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Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-19
PROGRAMME AUDRAIN COUN-
TY TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

The Institute will be held In the
public school building, at Mexico,
No., December 21st, 1878:
FORENOON SESSION..
Prayer by Rev. John A. Brooks.
10 A. M.-Miscellaneous business
10:30.-How to secure the cooper
alton of parents. Paper by c. D.
Rodgers.
11-General discussion.
IL .20-Should the sciences be
taught in our public schools-by
Miss Anna Bishop.
11:40-Discussion by Martin Bow
man and Ell. A. Gass.
12:10-Adjouanment.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Gooch.
1:S0-Women in the public schools
paper by Miss Fannie McCue.
1:45-General discussion.
2-School supervision-paper by
j. P. Gass.
2:10-Discussion-J. H. Myers
and George Bowman.
2:30-School Examinations, N. S.
Johnston.
2:45-Discussion by J. p. Blanton
and A. w. Terrell.
3:15-The value of Oral Lessons
in school work-Paper by Miss Hen
ME Cauthorn.
2:25-Discussion-by W. Houston
and W. Dudley.
3:45-Are rural and ungraded
schools securing such results in the
Ordinary branches non taught In
them, as might reasonably be ex-
pected? Paper, by S. T. Davis.
4:15-Discusslon, by w. F.
Slaughter and W. S. Logan.
Nl0dI SEoolON.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Maple.
7-Audrain County Educational
Journal, edited by Misses Ella For
rest and Annie Haffards.
Address, by Judge w. o. Forrest.
Subject-School Legislation.
The night session will be held in
the court house.
Music will be provided by Prof.
Treloar and interspersed at proper
intervals through the programme.
All teachers of this and adjoining
counties are urged to be present, and
the public generally are cordially in
vited to attend all the sessions OF the
Institute.
J. p. BLANToN,
H. A. GAss,
MARTIN BOWMAN,
Elk. Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-19

Messrs. B. L. Locke, j. D. Nor.
ris, DR.. j. w. Reid, Judge Macfar.
lane, John j. Steele, Judge Forrist.
Prof. Myers, Prof. Gass and Misses
Willie Garrett and Mollie Jones,
kindly consent to entertain some OF
the teachers attending the Institute
mere next Saturday Teachers need
not fear but that their comfort will be
looked after in every respect. Next
co honors herself, in honoring the
teachers of the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-19

Let everybody come out to hear
the reading of the Audrain County
Educational Journal, edited by Misses
Ella Forrist and Annie Haffords and
the address on "School legislation"
by Judge Forrist, at the c ,urt house
at z O'Clock Saturday eAg' zee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-19

The Louisiana Journal comes to
us this week with all educational de-
partment, IDLY edited by Prof. Ham
ill, superintendent of city schools.
This feature indicates a lively inter-
est in educational matters in Pike
county, and will, no doubt, prove ar
additional attraction to that already
attractive paper.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-19
TOO MUCH

Ifevery young woman continues
at the piano and every boy to be a
book worm, in twenty years potatoes
will be worth SIS q bushel. Boston
Post.
If''ifs and ands" were pots and
pans, there would be no use for tink-
erS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-19

The Louisiana Journal and Hunts
Vile Herald are most welcome yisi-
tors to our desk, both have we'll CON
Quoted educational departments.
wo hours per week, devoted to this
work on the part of the superintend-
ems OF schools or other teachers
throughout the state, would do great.
good IN The cause of education.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-19

Will some teacher give US his ex-
perence Of the value of concert reci-
tstions? When the recitation is con-
Quoted in concert, do the great ma
jority Of the class think, or do they
rely upon the exceptionally few bright
pupils to do their thinking for them?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-19
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-19

Prof. Myers has not yet finished
the revision of his essay on The
True Objects Of Education" 1t
will appear in due time in this de-
%partment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-19

Supt. Greenwood, of Kansas CITY,
In his term report to the board OF
education, makes the following COM
ments on the relative characteristics
of boys and girls attending the public
schools: San examination of several
term reports indicates that the girls
are more regular in attendance than
the boys. 1t is also well understood
by the teachers that the girls are
more easily persuaded to be prompt
in the performance of their respective
duties than the boys, and they give
much l~esstroubIe. Why this is so is
~traceable, Isthink, to the influences
exerted by the mothers over the
daughters, while the boys, in too
many cases, are free both day and
night to boot, yell, whistle, and cat
call on the streets and in public as
semblies, to the great annoyance of
those obliged to listen without redress.
Children need play and recreation,
much of it. But there is a vast differ
ence between proper amusement and
rowdyism, vulgarity and blasnhn~~-
90" III return Aealtn,
sprightliness. vigor, activity of mind
and body, higher motives and tender
consciences; the others repress all of
the nobler sentiments and pave the
way for the workhouse, jail, and State
prison. "-Educationai.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-19

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Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-19

TIC article IS telling Its own story in the hand,
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DAY 10 such an sNtent a. to Justify me I'm recon-
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1878-12-19

eyes let four or five dogs get after
one small pig, and he'll climb for all
he's worth. He may not go up a
tree, but twill be because he HASN'T
time TO STOP"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-03
UNSUCCESSFUL VANDALISM.
HARpER's FERRY, Nov. 80, 1873.

HARPER'S FERRY, NOV. 81, 1875.
Dear Spirit AS you requested, i will
write the following particulars last night
some person cut the new and costly cable just
stretched across the Shenandoah by MIR.
Mason, and also carried his ferry boat out
into the current where it was set adrift SO as
to break up on the rocks. This boat was
built by Mertins, of Cumberland, at the cost
of about $500, aud was said to be the best
on the river. Fortunately, the guilty parties
did not accomplish their object, as the boat
drifted into an eddy and lodged ON fat
rock, therefore sustained no sort Of injury,
but was brought back this morning all right.
Nor is the cable hurt, except about ten feet
near the end, which is of no consequence, IS
there is An abundance to spare this much.-
ALI our people denounce this vandalism, and
we are not responsible for few adventurers
who have selected this point to practice their
rascaity.
This morning. Mason came down and set
about collecting evidence, appearing less
anxious about his boat than to fix the outrage
on the guilty party. He talked very freely,
but I observed that he would not tell what
he had discovered. He has not the slightest
fear about the result of the lawsuit against
him by the United States. He says nearly
every prominent lawyer in the State (inolud-
ing Ferguson, Borgess., Barr, Snyder, Hutch.
inson, and many others do not rensnber)
has read the bill and have ell pronounced the
suit worse than frivolous. The case does not
involve any question of constitutional Law,
but the rigmaroles published in the Baltimore
papers as the decision of the Judge, were in
stigated by persons who expected to influence
his action by creating the impression that he
was trespnssing on the property and rights of
the United States. The Judge has never
expressed any opinion. but refused to do SO
until he fully examined the case. The chief
complaint is that the Judge, who prides him.
self on never having been reversed. was over
particular and cautious, when the delay did
more damage than wrong decision, as it had
kept him out of his property since last March,
whereas if the decision be against him, he
would appeal to the Supreme Court, and by
giving bond get rid of the injunction, and
thereby Immediately recover possession of his
ferry.
Judge jackson said he would give his de-
oision in December which is much desired
by those who have to cross the river, as the
tolls will be largely reduced
Your ohedient servant, INDEX.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-03
A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE.

Among our exchanges, we always welcome
the Philadelphia Times. 1t is a model news
paper, and among its most attractive features
are the annals of the war, consisting OF ar
ticles written by prominent men on both
sides during our late conflict The last
number contains an admirable article by Col.
William Allen, entitled "Jackson's Valley
Campaign" We regret that tho length of
the article prevents us from transferring it to
our columns, but We take pleasure in copy
ing the following eloquent extract:
: l have thus tried to give you, fellow SOL
diers of the Army of Northern V irginia. an
outline of one of the most brilliant pages Of
our history. Time has not permitted me to
dwell ON the great deeds which crowded
those few months, or to characterize in fit
ting terms of panegyrio the mighty actors in
them l have attempted nothing beyond
simple and carefully accurate statement of
the facts. This may help to clear away from
one campaign the dust and mould which al
ready gathers over the memories of the great
struggle. 1t may do more. 1t may, by
touching the electric chord of association,
transport US for the time into the presence Of
the majestic dead and of the mighty drama,
the acting of which was like another and
higher life. aud the sontsmplations Of
which should tend to strengthen. elevate,
ennoble. 1t is wise in our day-it is wise al
ways-to recur to a time when patriotism
was a passion when devotion to great prin-
ciples dwarfed all considerations other than
those of truth and right; when duty was felt
to be the sublimest word in our language,
when sacrifice outweighed selfshness when
human virtue was equal to human calamity.
Among the heroes of that time jackson
holds high plaoe-a worthy member of a
worthy band-aye, of band than which no
land in any age can point to a more worthier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-03

The frpt number Of the Hest Virginia
Journal Of Education, issued at Morgan
town, is ON our table. It is a good-sized,
neatly and clearly printed, able and interest
ing paper. It's editor, the Rev. John R.
Thompson, President of the West Virginia
University, declares its purpose to be to
"intelligently represent and seek to improve
all the varied and important educational in
terest of the State" aud the evidence of this
intent is clearly demonstrated in the first
number. Tho sphere of usefulness of suoh
a journal as this should be enlarged as much
as possible, and that this may be done, we
hope that the teachers and friends of educa,
ton in this county, and throughout the State
will give it their hearty and cordial support
The paper will be issued weekly, at $3.50 a
year-Fleming and Morgan publishers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-03

HARRISON BROS (warranted pure) Ready
Mixed Paints, ss lO- any first class goods
in the market, for sale by HORACE BEALL.
TNHE finest lot of Carriage and Wagon Whips.
Lap Rugs. RoI se Blankets, &c. in the market,
for saIe At low prices by HORACE BEALL.
CLEIGH BELLS and . complete line of ma tsrial
- for putting up Slgighs, latest market prices.
ToAL HOBS. Fir, Shovel. and Tosr., for ..i.
~ cherP,by HORACE BEALL
TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, q fne as
sortmeot just received and for sale al latest
market prices by HORACE BEALL.
TRIPLE Plated Silver Spoons and Forks. for
i sale by HORACE BEALL.
FINE ASSORTMENT of Walters. Tea, Tray,
n &c. for sale at reduced prices. by
NovSnb4r 8, 1873. HORACE BEAIL
7 AETEgSs and Lantern Globes. for sale By
IL Nov. 5, 1878. HORACE BEALL.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-03

CAUsAGE sTUFFERs and Lard Pres. com
y bined Sausage Grinders. Enterprise Coffee
Mills for sale by DUKE & GALLAHER
INVESTS BEST KEROsINE OIL. for sale by
w DUKE d GALLAHZR.
A FEW BBI.S. OF CHOICE OHIO APPLES
"A good keepers, for sale by
Nov 10. 1878 DUKE GALLAHER.
Sl KEGGs Wheeling Nsit. just received
wv Flinn's Patent Bed Spriags-ess DC app -
to any slated R.5IAl4 ,fr- rae5y
AR SO L 5Y5 GA ZEE
TlHE Windsor Coffee Pot IL finding its way in
1 hundreds OF fAeilies-bay IL and enjoy good
Coffee. DURE & GALLAHER.
May IA, 1878.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-03
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

The following is summary of the con-
tinuation of the Jefferson County Teachers
Institute during last week:
Institute opened on Monday morning with
prayer by Mr.. e. Schaetfsr; Glass Drill 10
History of the United States during the Pc
riod of the Revolutionary War, conducted
and made interesting and instructive by Mr..
E. Schseffer, followed by other teachers CIV
ing their modes of conducting recitatons in
this important study; select reading 1.-The
Black Horse and His Rider"-by Miss An
ME Ridenour, evidencing an ease and grace
which can only be acquired by severe prac-
tice Query Box opened and the question,
"Should teachers teach manners as woll as
book learning 2" producing general remarks
Mr.. Lightner gave very interesting drill in
common fractions, and Capt Grub one in
decimal fractions, and both subjects were
thoroughly discussed by the Institute.
Tuesdays session was opened with prayer
by Mr.. e. Schaeffer-Vice President Beall
in the Chair Mr. F. T. Homer gave a very
lengthy dissertation on percentage applied
to Business Transactions" which was fol-
lowed by select reading by Miss Bette
Boiler, aud an essay by J. A. Shirley. Guess
ton from the Query Box-"What means
shall be used to cause people take more in.
terest in the cause of education ?"-discussed;
interesting remarks upon means of estab>
fishing common sympathy between parent
and teacher" by Mr Il. @. Evans "Pars
ing and Analysis of Sentences" exoellently
set forth by Mr.. T. W. Latimer, and the subs
iect discussed.
The Rev. j. A McFaden opened the In.
stitute with prayer on Wednesday morning.
A selection from kidd on Elocutiou" read
by MI. J. A. Brooks query "Has this and
the previous session of the Jefferson County
Institute been of any practical value to the
teachers ?" fully debated, large majority
bearing testimony that they had received
much information which would assist them
in school work. Question "Do the free
schools of our county meet the expectations
of tho friends of the system ?" was broadly
discussed.
Prayer Friday morning by Rev. J. A. Me-
Faden. descriptive Geography" ably ham
died by Mr.. ". P. Craighil "The Practi>
cal Uses of the several Geometrical Problems
found in Rays Arithmetic" explained by
County Superintendent Hess "Mathemstio
al Geography" explained by use of the globe,
by Mr.. Bragonier; essay on "Hope" by Mr..
G. W. Banks, which ELECTED considerable
applause essay on "The Value of Knowl>
edge of Physical Geography" by Mr.. Jno.
o Knott, made very interesting and instruc'
tive; "Modo of Conducting Dictation Exer>
else" by E. s. Osbourn, concluding pleas
ant and harmonic session.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-03

Charles Davies, Esq, will deliver his leo
ture at the West Virginia University on
Thursday next. An invitatian to deliver q
lecture the present year has been extended
to D. B. Lucas, Esq.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-03

BERKELEY ITEMs.-From the Martins
burg Independent we copy the following:
The ruling price of pork has settled down
at $3.50 per hundred, and not ready sale at
that.
MIR. Ed. Moore. who makes his home with
Mr.. Charles Whiting, near Writings Neck,
this county, was found dead alongside of the
road somewhere East of the Opequon, on
Wednesday last. Mr.. Moore left homo on
Sunday, on horseback on Monday the horse
he rode returned home, and on Wednesday
his body was found on the road. It is sup
posed that he was thrown from the horse, and
died from the injuries thus received.
Go to Young Buttons Jewclry Store. he
has received nice assortment of Jewelry
from New York-Sea Bean Charms, (some-
thing new,) German Accordeons, Patent
Watch Keys, Violin Strings, Clocks and Sill
ventilated Ware. Call and see him. All
kinds of Watch Repairs done at low prices.
Bird Seed at 10 cents per pound. Sign, large
Watch aud Spectacles.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-03
WINCHESTER SHOES.

lust received variety of WINCHESTER
- SHOES, for ladies and childTeo. These Roods
are all guaranteed to give sAtisfsstion. For sale
October Is. 1873.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-03
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-03
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING.

Hermit" the New York correspondent
of the Troy Times, close observer of things
in New York, in his latest letter, philosoph-
ically remarks:
"The autumn trade is now in full activity,
and business men are exerting every effort
to improve the harvest. One method is the
hand bill system, by which the hotels are
daily inundated. During the business season
one boy after another will go the rounds, and
in this way an attempt is made to obtain
trade. OF these, however, the greater part
is wasted, since the waiter generally picks
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and the next day fresh inundation takes
place. Experience has clearly demonstrated
that the most efficient mothod of advertising
is found in the judicious use of the newspa>
per columns. The grounds on which news
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human confidence, since we cannot avoid be-
lieying that which we constantly read. This
confidence is sometimes abused, but still it is
evident that good advertisement will, if
sufficiently repeated, carry popular opinion.
Men who advertise with the greatest per
sisteucy eventually reach success. There is
military principle involved in this method,
since the article advertised should be pressed
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rect view, which experience brings to each
man, is that advertising should be included
in the general estimate of expense, as regu-
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1t is often said good stand at high rent is
better than a.poor one rent free. Well, adj
vertising brings man before the public in
way that makes any stand good. The best
stand you can have is to be in the news
papers"