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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1874-03-12

object the fitting of our young mer
for scientific and practical farmers.
"ReSoyced, That it is of the utmost
Importance that the sentiments O.
farmers be awakened to the subject
of home, adornments; that if we
would have our children remain on
the farm, we must make the farm
house something more than a mere
stopping place, and the farm some
thing more than place where mon
ey is to be wrung from the soil by
the sweat and toll of the farmer, and
that money judiciously expended in
adorning and beautifying the home
of childhood is better than money at
interest.
"ResoEced, That we demand of our
State Legislature the reduction Of
taxation to the lowest possible limit,
and emphatically declare againstlocal
taxation, claiming that we are entire
ly competent to decide all such ques-
tons for ourselves at the ballot box,
without the Intervention of the Leg
islatrlre in passing special bills au-
thorizing our County Commissioners
to levy heavy taxes upon US, regard
less of the pressure which may be
brought to bear to secure such legis-
lation."
THE woMAN's TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT.
The following resolutions were
passed unanimously:
Whereas, There has been, and is
almost an entire failure by laws and
municipal enactments to diminish the
curse of intemperance; and
"Whereas, We, as Patrons and
Masters of five hundred and fifty five
subordinate Oranges of Ohio, who have
families liable at all times to danger
from theinsidious wiles of those whose
moral standing and capacity do not
elevate them to q higher calling than
the sale of intoxicating liquors, there
by endangering the future character
and usefulness of the rising genera
ton; therefore
"Resoloed, That inasmuch as law
and ordinances have almost signally
failed to accomplish the desired end,
that We, the State Grange Of Ohio,
heartily endorse the movement inau-
gurated by the noble women of Ohio
for the suppression of intemperance
in our State, and that we extend to
them our sympathy and moral sup
port in their noble and Christian
work.
"Resogoed, That we, the wives of
Patrons here assembled, do pledge
our prayers and efforts to support the
ladies of Xenia, and that when we
return to our homes in the different
parts of the State they will not be
forgotten by us; and
"Resoloed, That we request our
Worthy Master, S. Fl. Ellis, to pre-
sent copy of these resolutions to the
Ladies' Temperance League of Xenia,
Ohio.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1874-03-12

The Virgin Mary, we are glad to
inform our readers, made an engage
ment to see few of her faithful fol
lowers quite recently, and if we are
to credit the Pellerin, a areliable Cath
olic newspaper, she kept her appoint
ment to the minute, and was seen by
5000 or 1000 spectators. The Vir-
gin, says the Pellerin, conversed
with one of the number of spectators,
who appeared to be in a trance, and
informed the large audience that
there was going to be trouble again
for France, andparticularly for Paris
When the Virgin was asked if Nc
Mahon would hold power in France
for five years, she answered, no; fol
four years? no. And to three and
two years she still said, no. When
asked if he would continue in power
three months, we are told she simply
smiled and declined to answer-cer
tainly very wise course for the Vir
gin to adopt. The wonder is, how
ever, that Germany can 80 readily
forecast the future through the words
of the Virgin, and that the German
Virgin Mary nurses within her breas
such an implacable hatred agains
France. It ought to be an easy mat
ter for a good French Catholic tC
summon French Virgin Mary, whc
would infame the hearts of al
French Catholics by denouncing wa
against Berlin and Kaiser Wilhelm
II Exchange.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1874-03-12

A BRAHAM SPEIGEL and Caroline Speigel, his
"A wife, are hereby notified that William Scott
has filed petition against them and Others in the
Court of Common Pleas of Highland County, Ohio,
claiming Judgment against the said A. Speigel for
SS2i3.4s, with Interest thereon and for the fore
closure of a mortgage given by said Speigel and
wife to secure the payment of said debt and inter-
est, dated March Is, 1870, covering and including
about % of land IN the north part of the town
of Hillsboro, in said county; being the A. Speigel
"HOme Place." excepting about acres decided by
said A. Speigel to NJ. Speigel on the 18th of Au-
gust, 1867:
Unless the Defendants appear and plead or an
to said petition within so days after the 5th of
February, 1874, the petitioner will apply to the
Court take the statements in the petition con-
fessed for judgment for the amount of said debt
and interest, and for order for the apprasement
and sale of said zeal estate and TO apply the pro-
ceeds to the payment of said Judgment interest and
costs. Dated Feb. 5, 1874.
febl2w7 WILLIAM SCOTT, Prf.
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Teachers Department.
The Board of Examiners-Un-
founded OCmpIainIs-TheOry
and Practice.

founded o OCmpIainis-TheOry
and Practice.
Though we have had the honor of
or ofbeing q member of the Boardof
Examiners, yet having been engaged
in teaching more or less for many
years, we have thought it a very re-
sponsible position, and one in which
a person is liable to receive much
censure, let him be never SO honest
and impartial in his intentions.
Since we first took any interest in
this matter, we have heard many
different charges made eagainst the Ex-
aminers. When they received fee
for each applicant, the charge was, it
was SO much in their pockets. Now
we hear that it adds to the Institute
funds, and they get that much more
for their labor during the Institute
We have more confidence in our fel-
low-teachers, (for the Examiners have
generally been teachers) than to &c
cuse them of violating their oath of
Office for the sake of favoritism or a
half-dollar.
1t has been about eighteen years
since we received our first certificate
in this county. Sometimes we have
thought our grade should have been
higher, at other times we have been
agreeably disappointed to find it
above our expectations. We have
always thought justice has been
aimed at Sometimes we think our
work correct, when if we could review
it ourselves the next day, we would
be surprised at some of the answers.
We remember once handing in our
work in Arithmetic, thinking it all
right; when Mr.. -, glancing over
it, pointed out an error in q very sim
pie problem, saying he did so in Or
der that we might not think he had
dealt unjustly. The last time we
were examined, we answered one of
the easiest questions in Geography
incorrectly, and did not notice the
mistake until too late.
There are a few questions that
may not seem practical, but enough
practical ones are given, which, if an
swered correctly, will insure certif-
cate.
But the examination in "Theory
and Practice has been the subject of
some criticism lately. Of this firm
Theory seems to be the principal
partner. A person should never
undertake to teach, or engage in any
profession, without a theoretical
knowledge of it. Medical students
must study Theory as well as Prac-
tice.
It certainly would not be expected
of an applicant who had never taught
school to answer any questions re-
lating entirely to experience But
such questions as: Define education;
Is it of any advantage for pupil to
pursue any studies, that he would
never use in after life7 or, Which
would you teach first, process or
demonstration? might be answered
without any experience in teaching.
The would-be teacher is expected to
have some theory and some plans, by
which he is to govern and be gov
erned
One teacher says he received the
same grade after teaching two months
as before, and asks if we are to sup
pose he had learned nothing of teach
ing in that time. We might expect
little gain in practice, but if he had
properly studied the subject before
he was recommended, we wouldnot ex-
pect his Theory to be percepibly i'm
proved in so short time.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1874-03-12

Robert Dale Owen, is reported as
saying that he has seen more hand
some girls in New York and Boston
in five weeks than he has seen in
Italy in fiveyears; andmore in Wash
ington than in New York, Boston
and Italy, all together. -
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1874-03-12
Double Acrostic.

l. A part of speech,
2. Latin abbreviation for Jesus of Nazareth, King
of the Jews.
3. A lump of metal or ore.
4. A tool; machine; an agent; writing.
s. Upper edge of q ships side.
6. To equip, to furnish.
Z. Power of returning.
The initials and finals give the name of patent
medicine, that is used by great many people at
the present day. TWO-FORTY.
Highland, o.
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Youths Department.
Enigmas.

Enlgmas.
l am composed of II letters.
My first is in wet, but not in dry,
My second is in wheat, but not i'll rye,
My third is in heat bat not in cold,
My fourth is in brave, but not in bold,
My fifth is in chair, but not in table,
My sixth is in barn, but not in stable,
My seventh is in yellow, bat not in white,
My eighth is i'll read, but not in write,
My ninth is in Judge, but not in law,
My tenth is in chGncery, but there was dag,
My eleventh is in Bruin, but not in his paw.
Ny whole is a man of extensive renOwn,
Who resides at present in our "Model Town."
Ragweed Avenue PAPS 2D GAL.
am composed of II letters.
My 6 is u color,
My371 IL 5 is something almost every one uses,
MyS 10 is young animal,
MyS 1913 80 is something to lie on,
My 5 is the name of Patriarch in the Bibl
My whole is reader of the News.
Highland Co. o. WARDIERS.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1874-03-12

An Alabama journal calls attention
to the fact that the rate of taxation
is only seven and half mills on the
dollar, whereas, in Virginia, under
Democratic rule, it is nearly three
times as heavy, and adds: "No Re-
publican had anything to do with the
Virginia kebt of fifty millions of dol
lars. 1t is an unmixed Dnmocratic
blessings.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1874-03-12

RECIPE FOR CLEANING CoAT COLLARS
Take a piece ofammonia stone (car-
Donate of ammonia) the size of a wal
nut, and put in a cup of warm water
When dissolved, take piece of clean
flannel and dip it into the solution
and rub the collar two or three times
with it. 1t will also remove the
glossy appearance along the seams
and upon the elbows.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1874-03-12
no aoO PER DAY easily

I'D UH EO SSV FENt II n Il GRIZZLY
tt " made by any one. We want men, women,
boys and girls all over the country TO sell
"a n our Fine Steel Engravings, Chromos,
III b Crayon Drawings, Illuminations, Photo
nN 81 graphs, etc., etc. We now publish inc
bVUN finest assortment ever placed before the
wv public, and our prices are marked down so
low as to defy all competition. No one subscrl0es
for premiumgiving paper in order to get picture
after seeing our pictures and learning our prices
We have many old agents at work for us who have
made ca1vassing for books papers, ETC., their busl-
ness for years, and they all report that they can
make much more money at work for us than at any
thing else. Our prices low that all can afford
at almost every house. New beginners do as well
as agents who have had large experience, for our
beautiful subjects and low prices appreciated by
all. To make large sales everywhere, all an agent
has TO do is to show the pictures from house to
house. Don't look for work elsewhere until you
have seen what great inducements we offer you TO
make money. We have not space to explain all
here, but send your address and we will send full
particulars, free by mail Don't delay If you want
profitable work for your leisure hours or for your
whole time. Now is the favorable time 10 engage
in this business. Our pictures are the finest and
most pleasing in this country and are endorsed by
all the leading papers, including the New York
Herald. Those who cannot give the business their
entire attention can work up their own localities
and make q handsome sum without ever being
away from home overnight. Let all who want
pleasant, profitable employment, without risking
capital send us their addresses at once and learn
all about the business for themselves. Address
GEORGE STINSON & CO., Art Publishers, Port
land, Maine. jan22m3GPR&CO
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1874-03-12

Jones got trust for hat, and he
now feels a consciousness of being in
debt "over head and ears"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1874-03-12
COnundrumS.

When does water resemble gymnast? When it
makes spring.
Why is the word eyes" like mountain? Because
it is an assent.
Why is beefsteak like locomotive? Because it
is not of much account without its tender.
Why is selfish friend like the letter P? Because,
though he is the first in pity he is the last in help
What is that which no one wishes to have and no
one wishes to lose? A bald head.
Why is a solar eclipse like woman whipping her
boy? Because it's hiding of the sun.
What is the difference between tube and fool
ish Dutchman? One is hollow cylinder and the
other is a silly Hollander.
If u Bedouin should lose his teeth, would he talk
gum Arabic?
Why is a retired carpenter like a lecturer? Be.
cause he is an ex-planer.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1874-03-12

Answer to Problem in News of Feb. %. The
strength of A is to that of B as IS is to S.
Answer to Enigma in last weeks News: John s
Trop.
Answer to Riddle in News of last week: The
number of letters contained in each numeral.
Answer to Double Acrostic in last weeks News
Calf, OrosI, AIR, Loire.
Answer to Square Words in last weeks News
Pear
Ebro
Arms
Rose
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-11-13
ALSACE-LORRAINE

The Emperor of Germany, in an
imperial decree of Oct Doth, establishes
the representative Assembly of Alsace
and Lorraine, and fixes it's duties and
powers. 1t will express its views upon
the budget, and upon bills not reserved
for imperial legislation, and also upon
bills which are not subject to discus
sion by the district diets. The Assem-
bly, will be composed of ten delegates
from each district. The Diet is to be
elected for three years. The Emperor
reserves the right to fix the time and
place of the sittings of the assembly,
which will be private. The governor
of the provinces will be entitled 10
demand hearing and to assist in per
son or by a representative, at the sit
tings of the body. The assembly. in
expressing its views to the imperial
government, must also give the views
of the minoity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-11-13
NO MORE INDEMyITIEs

The Michigan Central Railroad Com
pany has notified its employees that the
company will not guarantee them
against injury nor agree to pay their
bills or support them or their families
in case of casualty. All are given dis
tinctly to understand that the company
will pay its workmen only the wages
agreed upon, and that they must assume
all risks attendant upon the business
themselves. The reason assigned is
that the net earnings of the railroads
nave now become so small that the COM
panles cannot afford the burden, which
has become very onerous one. Besides.
nse is made of the fact that accident in
surance companies of perfect response
bility will undertake for small risk TO
indemnify all insurers against injury.
Very wisely the suggestion is made that
all provident and careful men should
then insure themselves and at trihing
expense in case of casualty be pecuni-
arily reimbursed and looked after in
their necessities, with comfort to them
selves and without anxiety to those de-
pendent on them. 1t is understood that
all the other Michigan railroads, as well
as throughout the country, have pro-
mulgated similar notifications to all en-
plOyes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-11-13
A HORRIBLE CATAsTRopEE

From Papineau, ILL.,, come the de
tails of frightful catastrophe to Mr..
Peter Lane, his wife, two children, and a
little hired girl. When they retired for
the night they left a strong fire burning
in the kitchen. From this fire the
house caught. Mrs. Lane, being
awakened by the smoke, rushed into
the kitchen and took out the child that
was sleeping there. After she left the
house Mr.. Lane awoke, and, not know
ing where his wife was, rushed into the
kitchen to save the child BY this time
the floor of the kitchen was so badly
burned that Lane ON entering it, fell
through into the cellar, and remained
there roasting, while his wife took out
the other child, the little assistant, and
some goods, wondering all the time
where her husband was. How he ever
got out of the cellar is not known, but
he was seen later sitting on the steps
with nothing on but a shirt, and the
back of that blazing. His wife rushed
mp to him and put ont the fire. Lane
then went to the stable, let out the
horses, and ran some 20 rods to a neigh
boris, where he fell down helpless. His
tracks We're marked by pieces of flesh
that had fallen off his body, and on the
halters of his horses were large pieces
of skin. He was Immediately taken up
by the neighbOrs and placed in bed, and
died the next morning. His face was
Scared most horribly, and ON his body,
IN many places, the bones were exposed,
and the flesh in some places black and
oriO,,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-11-13
GEN. o. o. HOWARD.

The case of this officer, whose man.
agement of the Freedmen's Bureau was
overhauled by court martial some time
ago, and was supposed to have been
finally settled, is revived in a dispatch
from Washington, which says that from
1867 to 1870 Gen. o. O. Howard invest
ed S3OO,OOO in government bonds, and
used the interest received from such
bonds i'll the payment of bona fide
claims, in order To make mp the deficit
IN public funds caused by the payment
offraudulent claims. Attorney General
Williams, to whom was submitte GER
tain questions in regard to the respon-
sibility of Gems. Howard and Bullock
for such use of public moneys, states
that criminal prosecution against them
is barred by limitations imposed by the
statutes, but they still remain civillv
liable, and suits may be begun against
them to recover. Whatever money NAV
be recovered should be turned into the
treasury in the same manner as is money
recovered from delinquent officers in
other cases.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-11-13
THE NEWS.
Tho East,

AT Norwood, Mass, on the 81 inst, man
named George Durham killed his wife and af-
terward cut his own throat
AID. oBRIEN, Tammany leader in the 2lst
ward, New York, and Coroner Croker, and
their respective adherents, came in conflict on
election day, during which man named John
McKonna was shot and killed
on the I'd inst. tho s0th birthday Of William
Cullen Bryant, the New York friends Of that
gentleman placed memorial vase valued at
$500 in the Metropolitan Museum of Arts
The vase represents the lessons of his literary
journalistic and political life.
AT Allegheny City, Pa. on the LIST inst. the
dwelling of Jacob Fell was set on fire by bur-
glars, after they had carried off silver ware and
other valuables. The inmates escaped. with
the exception Of a servant girl named Mariah
Lynch, who persisted in the flames
FIREMAN's riot occurred at Mahonng CITY.
Pa, ON the lst inst. Pistols, billies and all
kinds of available weapons we're freely used.
George Major the chief burgess, was shot.
and is now lying in a critical condition. the ball
entering near the heart Daniel Dauphertv.
who, it il thought, shot Major, was shot in the
heOh ~ VIM Ht"JVi, qua asss v,..i ,,,.,uraol.
AT Trenton, n. j., on the I'd inst. bids were
opened for the famous Steyens' battery. that
wonderful agent Of naval warfare. An agent
of the government put in a bid Of 4l45. 600
with the condition that it shall be ratified by
Congress- John Roach bid slO5. 600 Ma
award was made
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-11-13
The West.

ON the 81 inst. the Chicago Literary Club,
Of which Robert Collyer IL president and Rev.
Dr. Powers yice-presdent and which includes
~ it, membership large number of literary
and scientific men, celebrated the anniversary
OF William Cullen Bryant's birthday by testi-
monial banquet.
WHILE farmer named Jacob Schwend, an
old and respected citizen. living near Alexan-
drla, Ind, was on his way to Anderson in a car
riage, his horse became frightened and ran
away. throwing Mr.. Schwend ont against the
fence breaking his neck, and killing him in
stantly.
MICHIGAN lumber shipments from the Sag
NAV river for the season to Nov |. fell below
those Of last year for a corresponding period
by nearly 100000 900 feet The following il the
total shipment up to Nov. / of the articles
named: Lumber, feet, AS, 93s, 1874; lath. pieces.
39,ioi, 40; salt barrels, Az s3i: shingles Gs
$50, 500.
Ar Ft. Wayne, Ind, on the 81 inst. a man
named Spltz interfered in quarrel between
one Adinger and his mother when he was rnd-
denly attacked by the latter with an ak, and
terribly cut about the head and shoulders.
His recovery is doubtful. Adinger has fled.
WORK has been suspended for the season on
the Fox and Wisconsin Improvement.
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Wa Shington.

The secretary Of war has received request
OF the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce that
clothing be issued from the al Jefferson
vile, Ind, 20 Tie Nehraska sufferer lie has
refored it to the president.
IL the five months during which the act reg
ulatmg the redemption Of mutilated currency
has been IA operation more than $50. 600 600
OF National Bank currency have been received
for exchange for legal tenders; 500. nG0. 0oO
have been counted, assorted and sent 10 the
Comptroller OF the remaining l0.O0O. 600.
three-ffths are ready to send To the Comp.
troller and Redemption Agent, and $4,000. ma
viii soon be ready for the transfer.
IL relation TO the new five per cent. loan. il
Is said that gratifying evidence Of the still
growing popularity of the United States seen
rites abroad make it almost certain. in ia,
opinion OF the Treasury officials, that Ia,
Syndicate will avail themselves promptly oi
their option for the remainder of the loan.
fREsIDESr GRANr has sent cungratulator,
note 10 the Emperor Of Russia ia response /,
letter announcing the marriage Of the Grant
Duke Vladimir AlcNandrowitch and the Ouch
css Of Mecklcnburg. SchWcuu
THE secretary OF the troasurg has directo,
the assistant treasurer at New York 10 sci
800, 600 in gold each Thursday during IN,
month Of November The aggregate amount
will be $4,000 600
MAJ. J. r. EDE,of the ordinance department
died in Washington the 3Oth ult