Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-12-17
BELLAIRE LOCALS.

Rev. |. G.. Tuttle, OF Frelericktown,
Ohio, formerly Superintendent OF the
public schools OF this city, preached, in
all respects, the finest sermon that We
have ever heard, on Sunday morning, at
the Presbyterian Church. His subject
WAS Faith" Mr.. Tuttle has wonder
fully improved in all that goes to make
thorough and eloquent minister, since
he was here last He has many friends
in this vicinity who will rejoice to have
the opportunity once more to take him
by the hand.
Monthly written examinations are
being given in the public schools this
week.
A man named Davis was badly hurt
in coal mine yesterday. He lives in
South Bellaire.
A trifiing fire was discovered at the
Baron Manufacturing Company's works
Saturday morning at an early hour.
The employees succeeded i'll extinguish-
ing it before any extensive damage was
done.
DIR. King and family have returned
from an extensive trip east. Hhey en-
loved it.
Mr.. George Meitz broke his leg in two
places last week. lie was taking bar
rel OF -four from a wagon, when it fell
upon his limb, producing serious in
jury.
The gas company are extending their
main on Noble street, about two squares
north Of Indian run. Some alterations
are also being made on Thirty seventh.
Captain Armstrong has been COM
missioned a. commandant OF Company
d, Second regiment, o. \. e., 10y Gov.
Bishop. He took charge at the regular
meeting of the company last night. We
took for good things from his admins
tration OF the company's affairs.
Mr.. Pumphrey has built large ice
house on the river bank, near the end
OF Central Avenue.
A lady's trunk was broken open and
robbed on the wharf-bOat last week.
The goods were recovered, but the thief
shipped"
A large number Of pupils from abroad
are among the pupils in our pubic
| schools.
The affair between the City superin-
,endent OF Public Scnool and }. Il. Cash,
| the principal OF the High School is
lamentable, in any light it may be
considered in, and the outcome oil the
\ investigation must be unfortunate
whatever its event may he. Superin-
tendent Duff has preferred charges
OF ineompetency in mathematics, in
subordination 10 his authority, lack oi
skill as a disciplinarian, disrespect tO
the Superintendent, cruelty and TN.
necessarily wounding the feelings ot
pupils, and attempting to ALLEVIATE the
pupils from the Superintendent. Eyi'
dence was taken principally from the
pupils in the high school, We under
stand, on Friday afternoon. In the even
ing Prof. Duff made his opening speech
AZ prosecutor, and was foll0wed
by Mr.. Cash in his defense. The Board
OF Education then adjourned 10 MONDAY
evening, when Prof. Duffs closing re
marks were TO be heard.
We know nothing Of the merits OF ttIt
case. Mr.. Cash may be innOcent, or 10.
NAV be guilty. Prof. DuhTs action ma,
have been necessary, or may have beer
uncalled for; but at any rate, the afiai
has injured the high school, and vii
| CDntluuc W iHguIc II NhatC'et bt h'
termination OF the matter.
Special Dispatch 70 the Register.
lf BELLAIRE, December Ii.
Charges Of disrespectful language an'
treatment toward the Superintendent
and insubordination were sustaines
against J. B. Cash by the Board OF Ed
ucation, this evening. The charge 0
inoompetency was not sustained. Casl
will resign Immediately.