Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-01-30

EuuchttOHM.-ll le Board OF Education mel
on Monday evening. President Grimshaw il
The chair 5. Rp'lman Smith, elected to iii the
vacancy caused by the resignation of DIR. Maui
was qualified and took his seat.
Mr. Zebley, from the School Committee d
No. !, reported that the salary Of the JanitoI
bad been raised from SOD IL S275, this being
necessary in order TO get the services Of a good
and competent person.
The Chair appointed Charles Bald chair
man Of the Financial Committee In place Of
Christian Fubiger, resigned.
John " Cristy declined to act as member
of the Second Ward, and James F. Caspersou
was elected In his place.
| John Palmer was elected from The Ninth
Ward in place Of G. Febiger resigned.
Mr.. MclntiIe offered a resolution, which was
adopted, requesting the City Council to apply
TO tho Legislature for the privilege Of increas-
Ing the city debt $4,000 additional for school
Purposes.
Mr. Atkinson, Introduced a resolution which
was adopted, asking the members Of the Legis-
taturc TO visit tho public schools. The follow
committee were appointed to receive them.
First Ward, Thomas Johnson; Second Ward,
John IL. Moore; Third Ward, Benz. 5. Nields;
/ Fourth Ward, William Ii. Curry; Filth Ward,
Thomas NJ. Culbur; Sixth Ward, Robert G..
Fraim; Seventh Ward Charles Baird; Eighth
Ward, VIM. s. Hilles; Ninth Ward, DR.. Il. G..
shortlidge; Tenth Ward, George Robert.
AT the suggestion Of Mr.. Jenkins, the Presi-
dent Of the Board was added and appointed
chairman Of the committee.
| Mr.. Culbert offered resolution, which was
! adopted, requesting the Committee on Teachers
why Miss Mary ]. Lowe has not received an
appointment as Teacher, after having passed
creditable and successful examination.
The following communication from the Sup
erintendent WAS read.
Wilmington, Jan. 27th, 1873.
To the Board Of Education Of Wilmington ::
GENTLEMEN IL have the pleasure Of In
forming YOU that John Ii. Adams, Esq, Of
this Cay, offers two gold medals, each worth
| not less 500, III June, 1873, and two Of
the boy in school No, /, who upon examination
shall show the greatest proficiency in English
| Grammar, aud the other 10 the girl In school
! No. 4, who shall show the greatest proficiency
| GU The same subject. The examination Tor
| these prizes to be made by the Visiting Com
mittee Of the schools, the Superintendent Of
| the schools OF the city, and the principals Of
the schools. Most Respectfully,
D. W. HARLAN, Supt,
On motion Of Nj. Moore, the communlca-
| ton was accepted and the Secretary instructed
| to return the thanks If the Board to Mr.,
| Adams for his liberal offer.
President Grmshaw called attention TO the
necessity of altering tie rule Ia relation 20 dis
missals.
After considerable discussion, laid over 10
next meeting.
Mr. Cubcrt wanted 10 know by what author
| ity Prof, Clemmer got school children to prac
| tlce for his concert during school hours,
The PIesiden. said there was no such author
hy.
MI. McIntire wanted 10 know what authon-
| ~ the Professor has 10 have scholars running
| around the streets selling tickets fol- the con-
cert
Mr.. Moore said the Superintendent knew
nothing Of tho fact
when children had gone from school before dis
missal time to attend the concert.
| Nj Roberts called attention to the subject
of interrnssion, the regulation being that there
shall he all intermission Of study aud recitation
each morning and afternoon of not less than
fifteen minutes. Iu stormy or very cold wealth
er, the pupils may remain In the school room
during the intermisson. Teachers are request
| ed TO encourage the pupils to go into the yard
| for feu minutes during the intermission.
He said that SOME teachers compel pupils to
| 90 out Of the house In Indictment weather, which
should not be done.
Orders.-Granville Worreil, SOL. 10; James
Bradford, Se23O; II. R. Bringhurst, So; Bough-
man, Thomas u Co., S352.OS; Richardson &
Hopes, S82. 80; Finn & Jackson, $40; J. G.
Grub, S5.47; Maria Conner, $50; Mary J.
Sayers, $40; Jane McGovern, $40; W. Finn,
IS; w. W. Wilkinson, rs cts; 2. Pickles, $5.75;
H. +. rickels, S25.65; W. II. Biany 1888;
j. B. johnson, Sl0.5O; Adam Grubb Il Co.,
7.4O; L. Glasgow, ST.; Maria Henderson, so;
White & Leonard, $50; Henry Reed, 50 Al;
| c. F. Rudolph, "a; Samuel Rigby, Sl44; A.
D. vandever, 3.49i j, A. Bancroft & Co,
S942. l5; Robert Morrison, S3l; James Mitch
ell, $3.50; W. NJ. Kennard, ST.
Resigned-lsaac NJ. Fisher, cashier Of the
First National Bank Of Seaiord has resigned
He was good officer, aud his retirement Il
regretted by the business community.
Statbed.-John B. White stabbed Thomas
Boyce In three places, OH Monday last, In front
of Sheridau's saloon on Madison street, because
liquor, making quite dangerous wounds White
then made his escape and has not yet been
arrested
RECOVERING. +. Fritz Is gradually Ie-
covering from tge injuries he received by the
railroad accident and 1t Is supposed that he will
again have the, full use OF his limbs, He ia now
able to walk IN crutches, and 1t is hoped that
he will not Eted such assistants 10 pedestr IAN
ism for auIgreat length of time
No Ice.-The Breakwater Light says that it
Is hardly probable that the citizens of Lewes
will De able to fill their Ice houses this season
unless they import from the Eastern States.-
This seems rather singular, when our streams
are covered with ice, aud our streets are almost
lmrassible from tile same material.
Joseph R. Walter has for sale large num-
per OF houses, farms, &c. Those wishing to
purchase property should give him call. He
will be found pleasant and communicative
His office Is No. 8 Exchange Building, Seventh
and Market SIS.
Sales..-Evaus Pennington, Real Estate Ag-
emf, has sold the house No. 1926 Jefferson street,
for r. d. Wheeler, to E. Alnsworth. Also the
house No. SOL WestSeyenth stree, for Har-
nv Evans, to Joseph Wilson, for two thousand
five hundred dollars.
Isaac Naylor has sold two story house, and
sig building lots, fronting ll0 feet, W Is deep,
on Ma rket Street, near the city limits, TO John
P. Fredd, for 1900.
Sudden Death.-Hon. Wm. 1. Read, IT New
Castle, was attacked with appoI ieSy about noon
on Monday, and by three O'Clock he was a
corpse. Mr.. Read was gentleman Of tho old
school, and although highly educated, aud pos
sessing super Tor talent, lived In very retired
and secluded manner for many years. In ear
ly life he pursued the profession of law, was
elected to The Legislature Oh one occasion, and
took an interest In the promotion OF every good
cause. He was prominent member OF the
Masonic fraternity, q member Of the Historical
Society, and at the time of his decease was a
member Of the Centennial Commission. The
great work Of his life wa, the publication OF
the history Of his grandfather, with sketches Of
monument men OF that period. He was also
strict Episcopalian; and for years he served as
one of he Wardens of Emmanuel Church
ms funeral takes place to-day at two O'Clock,
P. M, and 1t will doubtless be largely attended
as the citizens will generally feel that this hon
or IS due one SO distinguished aud worthy Of
coumendstion,
The Great Ltiny gemedy.-Dr. Simms'
White Pulmonic Basam, The Great Throat
and Lung Remedy, never falls when properly
used, according to directions. Thousands are
cured annually Read the following letter-a