Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-23
FOR THE DEFENCE.

Il
First witness on defence:
Miss Kate Ahern-Been a tea
cher in Fifth ward for three years
under the general supervision of
Mr.. Die ffenderfer, always consid-
cred him as faithful in the dis
charging of his duties. Did all in
his power to keep good order, and
had very good order under the
circumstances, the necessity of
changing the classes from room to
room. occasioned some disorder.
Pupils were always required to OBJ
serve good order in coming into,
or returning from school. Child
rem on the play ground at recess.
were always overlooked by one
of the teachers, except on days
when the weather would not per-
NIT. Fighting not allowed on
school premises and always pun
ished when brought to the atten-
ton of the principal. Never have
heard any improper language in
the presence of any of the tea
cheers.
Thought every pains was taken
to secure good order in and about
the school premises. Boys of the
Fifth ward are unusually bad.
Second charge-Proper atten-
tion given to scholars in all their
studies, four or five lessons per
day. Small scholars more.
Defendant often remains after
regular school hours to give extra
instruction.
Third charge-No evidence.
Fourth charge-Heard Defend
ant, says he was disappointed in a
situation. but heard nothing more.
Fifth charge-Never saw Mr..
Dieffenderfcr treat any one cruel
ly, always used proper discretion
in inflicting punishment.
Couchman-Never knew a reci-
tation in which all the pupils did
not take part.
Second Witness-Miss wilson
Taught with Mr.. Diffenderfer one
session; discipline good; insubor-
dination promptly met; teachers
kept a watch of pupils in the yard
while at play during recess, either
from window overlooking yard or
the Immediate presence of one of
the teachers; scholars were not al
lowed to use profane language 3
punishment always administered
when offences were known.
Second charge. Pupils transfer
red from Mr.. Diffenderfer's class
to Grammar school compared ia
vorably with other pupils; proper
effort was made by Mr.. ID. to adj
vance his pupils; number of les
sons recited in day 6; No. of pu-
pulls 100; and Miss Ahern 100,
Third charge, no evidence.
Fourth charge-Heard him say
he was disappointed, but nothing
further was said.
Fifth charge-Never knew him
to be cruel; treatment of children
always kind.
Miss Alburtis, third witness.
Whipped Reaches boy, but not
hard; he struck with pointer.
Mr.. ID. used efforts to secure or
der among pupils on their way
home, present rules are no stop
ping, no running out at doors; I'M
derstoOd that teachers see pupils
coming in good order.
Mrs. Shaw-Reside in the Fifth
Ward and send children since
school began.
First Charge-Discipline md
order good; have been atschool at
all hours Mr.. ID. is always in the
boys yard at recess; saw no fight
ing except outside. Proper means
are taken to prevent fighting and
bad conduct generally.
Second charge-Children doing
well; ages 10 and l3; did not know
about other children.
Third charge--no evidence.
Fourth charge-no evidence.
Fifth charge, no evidence.
j. Perryman-Live in Fourth
Ward; am no patron but have Wis
tied the school; discipline good as
could be expected under the cir
cumstances;good rules and system;
teachers all attentive in overlook
ing yard
Second charge-Teaching good
as others; system good: school
crowded.
Third charge, no evidence.
Fourth charge, no evidence.
Fifth charge-Never saw any
incorrect government.
Mr.. Senseney-Reside in the
Fifth Ward--one child going to
school.
First charge-Visited once OF
twice; good order while present.
Second charge-Can say that
never had child to progress better
than in Mr.. DIS. class.
Third charge, no evidence.
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