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Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-12-31
Bradford County Teachers institute.
AFTERNOON SESSION

Opened by singing Old Folks at Home
Questions in rlthmetic were assigned as fol-
lows:
To Eugene Thompson, Patrick Lynch, Mr..
Rurritt, Mr.. Heverly, Il. s. Badger. Mr.. Gill
son, Henry Lung, S. NJ. Marshall. Mr.. Ran
som. Mr.. Burgan; examples covering the
difficult por, ions of the text books.
Alfred j. Knight recitcd the ''Schoo Mas
ter's Guest by VIII Carlton. AS the gentle
man is skiful artist the selection brought
down ,he house. In response to vigorous
enchorc Mr.. Knight rendered "The Romance
Of the HSl,eping Car" from the Burlington
Hdlyheye. This was received with many
manifestations of appreciation. The thanks
of the members was UNANIMOUSLY tender
ed.
C1,ss room drill visited Section f.
Mr.. A. +. Bronson in charge. The subject
grammar--lll busy.
Section II. Miss Incz Smith in charge
dlgi4ming in grammar being the subject OF
interest ....
Sec; on j. Miss Minnie Grohs in charge
Unusual interest appeared as various sentcn-
ces were placed upon the blackboard.
In each room the instructors were active
= pr noting the interests of the teachers.
RECESS.
\ Miss Bogart gave a method of teaching pu-
pills i'm reading, having Il claSS-drlll. ENacI as
TO position and department, her class appear
ed TO good advantage. She required them to
write words upon the black board and divide
into syllables, using all the necessary mark
ingS.
In reading she had first the class read alter
nate words, she reading the others; then
pursung the me course with sentences; III
Il few moments she gave a drill worth more
to pupils than a half dozen careless recita-
tions admitting that Il careless recitation is
Of any benefit. Interesting work in arithme-
tic was done by Tie children. eVidenCing eX-
celleHt training. Further drill in geography.
Questions in grammar were presented, and
Mr.. Burrtt, Mr.. Edward Brown, Miss War
ner, Miss Ida Stevens, Miss Minnie G. Grohs
Mr.. McCollom, Miss Matte Alcourt and Mr.
Quinlan We're appointed to diagram or eX-
plain as the case required.
Mr.. S. G. johnson gave his method OF
teaching grammar; he is strongly in favor
of diagraming. especially with young stu
dents. Questions were asked, and objections
ruiS"d to dlagramng at all, inasmuch as anal
ySls must come first.
llr. Quinlan took up grammar, calling upon
various ones for answers to his questions
The exercise was lively, and we give the
names who took part as far as we understood
them.
Me Thompson, Hills, j. b. Harding,
Garrison, Bronson. Osborne, Lynch, BoVing.
don, McCOllom, Virgins, Mcclure, Miss )en-
ninGs. Miss Doty, Mrs. Huston. Several la
dies took part, but we failed to get their
names.
Committee on discussion reported resolu.
tions for disussion.
Adjourned.
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CN II. BEAN,
A)s Plain and Ornamental Painter,
AND PAPER HANGER.

All work in his line promptly executed on shor
notice. From long experience both in city and
country, he prides himself on being able to suit the
most fastidious.
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EVANS G HILDRETH.

Offer a large and attractive stock
of
Dry Goods,
at very low prices, which you
are invited to call and examine.
Also, a complete assortment of
Fancy Goods suitable for the
Holiday Trade.
Silk Handkerchiefs, Linen &
Embroidery, Ha n d k e rchiefs,
Spanish Ties and Fichues, Hos
iery, Gloves, Underwear.
For the balance of the year
will sell Shawls, Cloaks and
Furs regardless of Cost and
Seasonable, Dress Goods much
below value.
Cloths suitable for Ladies
listers, also Gents Suitings, un-
laundried Shirts, Socks, Silk d
Linen Handkerchlefs, in fact
every thing pertaining to Ladies
or J Wardrobe.
EVANS 81 HITDR ETH
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EVENING SESSION.

Scatter Seeds of Kindness, being sung,
questions were in order. A variety of them
was read by Mr.. Albert for the committee.
Mesrs Hills. Burrtt Ingham,C. Nj. Harding,
and Miss Hills, being called upon for an
swers. The question of pronouncing separ-
ately, sylables in spelling, was decided af-
firmatively. Several methods of persuading
pupils to study were suggested. Messrs
Duggan, Osborne, Chubbuck Prince, Burritt,
and Misses Coney, Petrie, and Cora Bowman,
were called upon to answer queries.
Mr. Boylngdon recited a selection entitled
the Green Mountain System. which was well
rendered, and in comical way, it illustrates
the pecuiarities of the citizens OF those
snowy regions.
A male quartette sang Il selection with eX-
cellent effect.
The subject of the county Institute was ta-
ken up in order to get an expression as to
time, place and manner of holding, and con-
ductng it. Considerable discussion ensued,
Il variety Of opinions were expressed by
Messrs, Albert, Burritt, Thompson, Harding.
Young, Ca visitor) Mr., Wilt, Mr.. Hall, Mr..
Chubbuck, Mr.. Vaughn, Mr.. Bovingdon and
Mr.. Brown.
The majority desired it to be held the first
week in January.
Music by a quartet composed as follows:--
Mr.. Damn, Mr.. HilIis,, Miss Lewis and Miss
Hills.
II. c. Putnam gave a defamation which
was well rendered, and received with ap-
plause. 1t was spirited description of the
storming of MitSion Ridge.
Various topics relating to school government
and kindred subjects were discussed by
Messrs Albert, e. Il. Wood, Burritt, Hever-
ley, Ing1am, Dana, White, Brown, and Miss
Wheat.
The spire of st. Michael's was recited in Il
thrilling manner by Miss Lille Brink, and the
pleasure of the audience manifested by ap-
plause.
Some discussion in regarding the educa-
tional department of the County fair, took
place before adjournment.
Adjourned.
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
Police Court.

A young man was befor' the Mayor last
evening charged with disorderly conduct and
using abusive language towards Archibald
Given in Christy's cigar store, corner sixth
ami Market streets. He was required tO pay
d fine of 81 and costs, and pive bail In the sum
Of 500 10 keep the peace.
George train and Shade 1rusty, two col
ored men, were charged with being engaged
In fight, at party about ten days ago, at
the foot of Logan street. George came TO the
party sober. but went out for awhile and got
'too full for utterance.' When he came
back he thought he would clean the house
out and thrash all hands. The latter he sue.
ceeded in doing and several received hard
cuts and blows at his hands. The police had
be en- look ing for him for some time, but failed
to come up with him until yesterday. The
evidence being conclusive against 'icorge, the
Mayor imposed fine of So and costs upon
him. There being no evidence against Trus-
ty he was dismissed.
Two drunks were disposed of with the
usual penalty, which cleared the docket
Three drui ks constituted this Mornings
hearings. Tho usual penalty was imp 1sed.
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
Local Flashes

The enlargement of the kennebec
Ice house over Third street bridge, is
rapidly approaching completion.
Yesterday afternoon some boys were
detected fishing for carp in a private
pond nea: the city limits.
The I. r. S. s. Society of the Wesley-
an Female College propose giving an
entertainment on the 10Th inst. in the
school room of the college.
A young man named Edward He
heir, a moulder at Pickel's foundry
had his foot badly mashed few day :
ago, by a large piece of iron falling on
IL.
Hartman & Fehrenbach's fish pond
was DIR iined yesterday, to examine in 0
the condition of the young carp AID al
so to erect wooden partltian across
the pond, for the purpose of separating
the two varieties.
1t weee Mrs. Wood and Da-lin gton
the sisters OF Mrs. Allen Smith, that
presented the latter with a dozen sill
yer teaspoons on Monday night in
stead OF the ladies Of Asbury chur ch as
stated.
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
A sOQGRHoHUL DELAWAREAN IN
CALIFORNIA.
ElOqu~nt Speech 0r New Castle
Comfy Man. Now u Judge
In lake COunty-MOFe
LAvxe Corn, etc.

Everywhere over the United States
and wherever civilization has made its
mark, Delawareans are found or heard
from who are in the foremost Of the
ranks Of hard workers. The Sons OF
Delaware are heard from all over the
broad west. They hold seats in Sena.
torial Chambers, III Legi slative Halls,
in municipal governments of cities, they
hold protessorship In colleges lead in
agricultural mechanical, mercantile
and manufacturing pur uts aud their
voices are heard trou the ros'rum by
listening thousands. We have before
MS now an eloquent, instructive and
practical speech delivered by Judge j.
NJ. Hamilton delivered before the Lake
County Agricultural Society, Califor-
mia, at Lower Lake, September l4th,
1881 Judge Hamilton is "a brother Of
Doctor Hamilton OF odessa, known by
many throughout the Stat, and he has
MANY other relations at ulher places in
New Castle County.
Judg" Hamilton in his able address
referring to his county which WAS yet
in its infancy, sand that in 1861 its
population was only 1000, and the whole
taxable property, reai aDd personal, on
the rSt aSsessm-nt roll wa, less than
100000. In 1893 the population had
increased to 2.3Jj and the taxable pro.
p-rty 10 $l7i,l45 In 1879 the poplla
tIon was !, ,5lM and the taxable property
81, jos, N2 From the published assess
mcnt roll for 1880 the productions of
Lake County were III ,6f3 bushels Of
wheat, Is. 3OJ Of barley, 9GJ9 OF untS.
Is, 423 Of corn, l0,33 tors OF potatoes,
1913 tons Of hay; 10000 pounds of hops;
s,991 of butter; 200 of cheese; 202,-
lIH Of wool besides immense quantities
Of fruit, and quick silver. Judge Ham
ilton in closing said May the time
speedily arrive when the sun burned
brown and horny hand will no longer
be looked upon AS the badges Of toll
than belong to an inferior race when
the profession OF husbandry will no lon
ger b" deemed worthy only Of the un-
coutn and ignorant, and Nave coupled
with it that las practice necessarily
invol yes roarseness and vulgarity.
May it be rtdecm",. from it's low estate
and ita characteristics changed to in
trlligence, refinement and ability, and
here 10, our land Of Liberty and Equal
ity, may the bad ge Of the plow aud
the medals for agricultural prizes he
come as worthy and honorable emblems
;iS eagerly sought after and as proudly
worn as the ribbon of "Hhe Back Eagl"
Of Russia, "The Legion Of France" or
The Carte" of Eugand's Queen.
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
THE SHOT GUN,
Terrible Election Riot at Meri.
alan, M1ssissippi -Fsav Men
Killed.

MERIDIAN, Miss, Nov S.-Four
white men were killed and two severe.
y wounded by negroes to-day at Mar
ion Station, in this county. The negroes
opened fire on the whites at the polls
while the election WAS going on. The
whites had no arms to defend them
selves With, and, consequently, none
ol the negroes suffered. One of the men
killed was A. T. Harvey, Democratic
candidate, for County Assessor.
The sheriff, with posse from this
place, found about hundred negroes
barricaded in the dwelling house of
their leader, Ell. Vance. The posse
was fired upon by the nee rOes AS they
approached the house. Another body
of armed men have gone from here to
the scene of the disturbance To assist
the Sheriff.
With this exception, the election in
this county has been quiet and orderly.
LATER.
The sherih7s posse, consisting Of
about one hundred men, surrounded
Ed. Nance's house to capture the insti-
gators and perpetrators of the murder
ut Marion station this morning, and
demanded their surrender, which was
refused. John"Fance, aged 90, a son
of Ed. Vance, riding up, pointed gun
at the posse, and was shot and killed. A.
&. Warren, one Of the posse, waskilled
instantly by shot fired from the in
side Of the house. Ed. Vance and the
neg roes escaped.
Several negroes in escaping were shot
at and wounded. Will. Vance, aged
about 80, son of Ed. Vance, was cap
tured and lodged in Jail. The Sheriff
received 81 ght wound from u spent
bullet Hardin Jones, of the posse, was
slightly Wounded. Vance and the nc-
groes have fought desperately all day
IRON inside the LouS,, and thus, having
all the advantage. 1t YVES difficult to
capture them The names of the X He'd
at the polls this morning are A. T.
Harvey, Joseph Barnett and jeff Sc
garS. Vince ScgarS was mortally
wounded; James Hodges and Levi
Moor" were wounded, the former seri-
ouSly, til" latter slightly.
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
An AFkansas Girl Tried for h AilllDG
I u Sister Of the Girl Who hsd
Da1amAd Aaf.

Detained her.
Aspecial despatch from Arkadelphis-
Ark, says: The jury in the case of
Sarah Stokes, charged with murder in
the first degree, in killing Miss Malinda
Stevens, af;er being out 40 hours,
returned into court this morning and
reported that they were unable to agree
upon verdict, and they were dis
charged. They stood for guilty of man
slaughter, with sentence of twovears
in the penitentiary, and eight for ac-
quittal. The case goes over for trial on
the second day of the January term.
The Stokes and Stevens families are
among the best and most respected in
the county. Sarah Stokes is II or 1S
wears of age. 1t was claimed by Miss
Stokes not long ago that sister of the
murder ed woman had made frequent
remarks about her Of an uncomplimen-
tary character. On the day the of murder
Miss Stokes, having heard something
that angered her extremely, mounted
her horse and, accompanied by her
sister, started out in search of Miss
Stevens. The sisters rode to the stevens
residence but Miss Stevens was DOt
there. They pushed on to the town, and
made hurried inspection of the stores,
They failed to find the object of their
search and called again at Stevens
residence, Their loud talking brought
Miss Melinda II younger sister Of the
girl Miss Stokes was seeking. They
commenced quarreling, and in reply
to something Miss Stokes said about
her sister Melinda started forward.
Miss Stokes threw herself from her
horse, and the two girls met near the
gate. Miss Stokes drew a knife from
her bosom and plunged the blade into
the neck of Ter antagonist who died in
very short time. At the coroner's
inquest a stunc was tightly found
c.asped in the dead girls hand.
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
THE JET Y.
Opening OF the Bids in rhiiadel-
Dhta Yesterday.

A, noon yesterday the bids for th'
construction OF Il jetty at the mouth I"
the Chrstiana were opened at the oe'
of Col. Ludlow, in Philadelphia.
There were but three proposals. rs
follows; Ira Hunt, Of New Castle,
Del. $4,1j7 "A; Nevilling Il Son, of
Philadelphia, $33 900; Ely & Glenn, OF
Baltimore, $42, 2,0CO The contract was
awarded TO Nevilling X Son, Of Phila-
delphia, they being the lowest bidders.
The jelty is designed for the protec-
ton of the channel at the mouth Of the
Christiana aud will be built on the
north side of the channe! and will eX-
tend 1870 feet into the Delaware riv-
er
The height of the jetty will I've four
feet above low water. The shore end
will be built in eight feet of water at
low water, gradually deepening to
twelve feet ut the outer end, as the
bank ut the river shelves downwards.
The foundations will consist OF two
lows of piles about twelve feet apart,
the ends of which are 10 protrude one
foot above low water. Theinterior will
be made solid with stone ballast IN ran
dom sizes, and covered with pitching
of stone. The pier at the outer end will
stand in twelve feet Of water OF low
water, except that it will be wider and
higher and have plank deck.
The bed of the river along the line
of the jetty will be prepared, where
necessary, by dredging. The piles OF
the pine, spruce or hemlo3k, twelve TO
fifteen inches across the butt. Guard
piles will be set at the ends Of the pier.
The pier will be decked over with
cresated hemlock planks two inches
thick. The two exposed corners of the
pier will each have two iron plates,
bent to right angle in middle to tit
the corners, thoroughly fastened by
countersuuk head spikes. The entire
top surface at the corner clusters will
be capped by galvanized sheet iron.
The ,jetty and pier are to be ballasted
with quarried, decomposable stone.
The work will be prosecuted un der
the direction Of an inspector, to be
appointed by the engineer in charge.
The work at pile-driving must be
commenced on OF before the 18th of next
March, and the entire work finished on
or hefore October |, 1882.
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
The Uoitarian Con ference.

The conference Of the Unitarian
church, assembled last evening and me
exercises were of a highly interesting
nature. The congregation was address
ed by the Rev. DIR. Furness, OF Phlla
delphia, who spoke in his usual torciDle
and eloquent manner. There were also
addresses delivered by several other
prominent speakers. The conference
will te continued to-day, and this even
ing the exercises will be Of very In
teresting and instructive nature.
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
Sherlft's Sale Yesterday.

Yesterday afternoon, at the Court
House, Sheriff Clark sold the following
real estate, seized and taken as the
property of +. A. Van Trump, house
and lot on Eleventh street, between
Jefferson and Madison streets, was
sold to Philip rIunkett, for 81 800, sub
ect TO S5,JN. The house at No. l2o5
'ratnall street. was also sold to Philip
Plunk.tt, for $3.50, subject to 81 ,OSj.
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
Second Anniversary.

The young and enterprising firm Of
Messrs. Baynarl and Dawson, com.
peted their second year in business on
Tuesday last. II we may judge from
the large stock that now flls their
elegantly fitted up store at No. 229 Mar
ket street, they have not refrigerated
backwards during the past two years.
We are pleased to SET tueln meet with
the success they have surely merited
as it is a good reliable firm and carried
on by practical men. Long may they
prosper.
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
either Dry OF Liquid.

The demand of the people for an cas-
Ter method of preparing kidney-W Wort
has induced the proprietors, the we'll
known wholesale druggists, Wells,
Richardson Il Co, of Burlington, VT,
to prepare it for sale in liquid form as
well a. in dry fern. 1t saves all the
labor of preparing, and as it is equally
it is preferred by many persons.
Kidney, Wort always and eve rywhere
proves itself a perfect remedy.
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
A Sick Horse.

Yesterday af crnoon a horse attached
to one of Geo. w Bush * Son = freight
wagons, when crossing ShipIey street,
at Third, stumbled and fell. He was
unhitrhcd by the driver who tried to
get him back To the wagon again, when
he fell the second time. After he got
up the driver walked him around tor
awhile, but the horse seemed 10 have
lost all use of his hind legs and aT-
pearcd weak across the lGins Some
one suggested that he had better he
taken home, which the man concluded
to do, leading him to the stable where
he procured another horse. Credit is
due the driver for his kind treatment
of the horse while it was III this condi-
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
PERSONAL.

Samuel Baynard and Joseph Cooley,
who left this city two weeks ago tor
Florida, by way Of New York, on the
steamer St. John, report the passage as
being very rough but the steamer rode
the breakers with ease although one of
the gentlemen threw all his supper
the first day, into the ocean. Mr.. Bay
nard gives glowing description of the
south and says that cotton and the
coorel people were the most familiar
objects to be seen at the shipping
DOlutS
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
EpWOrsh's Annlver Rary

The annual anniversary Of the Ep-
worth Sunday school was held last
evening. The exercises were opened
with singing by the school, after which
the report was read by tho secretary
Addresses were delivered by Kevs. l..
B. Matlack and L. II. Rawlins of this
city. There were several recitations, and
q memorial service was well rendered
by Miss Maggie Hilles.
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
Eloeution and Oratory.

We have received from the National
school of oratorv, Nos. lil6 and 1ilS
Chestnut street Philadelphia, the Flo
cutionists Annual. No. 9, edited by
Mrs. Shoemaker The book comDrises
new and popular readings, recitations,
declamationS, dialogues aid tableaux.
The paper edition costs 81 cents; clo'h.
- cents. green and gold, $l.O0.
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
An Editor Speaks.

This report is from the editor of the
Milford Square, Pa. Bucks Go. Patriot:
St. Jacobs Oil sells like hot cakes here.
Mr.. Chas. Huber, living near Spinners.
town, suffered with rheumatism for a
long time and nothing would cure him
until he used Ut. Jacobs Oil. After
three applications not a trace of rheu-
matism was left. | could report dozens
of similar cases.
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
TeStinOniRl.

A. A. Chapman, the great tobacco mist,
Fourth and Shipley streets, Whining
ton, highly recommends DIR. Simms'
Vegetable Liver Pills as the best Of all
pills for liver complaint and purgative
purposes he says they are so mild and
easy and splendid in their operation.
can fully recommend the above. -Fr
porter REPUBLICAN,.
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
CabbageH,

Peter j. Ford has secured the sole
agency in this city from Walters q
Rhodes, importers of German cabpages
at Baltimore. They are the largest cab
bage seen in this city for years, some
weighing u, Is and as high AZ 29tbs.
Attention.
A special meeting of the ladies aux
Hilary corp of Admiral Dupont Post
will be held this Wednesday, evening
at s O'Clock. Every member is request
ed to be present; business of Importance.
Oysters.
If you want TO get the best and fresh
est oysters in the market 60 to Ain
scow's, I'll Shipley street. 70, %, 80
and 40cts. per quart; and also Wholesale
and retail.
Brain and Nerve.
Wells Health Renewer, greatest
remedy on earth for impotence, leanness,
sexual debility, &c. 81 at druggists
Depot. N. B. Danforth.
Bed.buEs, Reaches,
Rats, mice, ants, flies, vermin, mosque
toes, insects, &c, cleared out by Rough
on Rats" i5c. boxes at druggists.
Let it be emblazoned on every heart,
enshrined upon the tables OF the
memory, that the grand acme of smoke
ology ha, been obtained in all its per.
tection, glory and purity In Marburg's
Seal of North Carolina. Chapman,
Fourth and Shpley streets, wholesale
and retail agent.
For infants: Cefealina, PapOma, Hor-
lick $, Mellin' ). Blair's and Hubbell's
Foods, Farina and Saloupe for sale at
Dilworth's Drug Store, Second and
Madison streets.
Beuson's skin cure, sold by N. B.
Danforth, Druggist, cor. Second and
Market streets. Our trusses are unsur-
passed; fit guaranteed; q special room
for applying.
If YOU want strictly pure butter go to
G.. Carton in Second street market. he
has h fine assortment of Bradford Co.,
and fresh rolls to select from. Butter
as low as 3Oc.
To insure yourself against smallpox
get fresh vaccine point at Beaton
Smiths drug store, cor. Seventh and
Pine streets. Camphor ice with glycer-
inc 15c. a box.
Geo. b. Metzner, the popular barber,
Is prepared to ooncave ra"ors and put
them in good order. Lanes and child
ren's hair cutting speciality, No 1oS H.
Third street.
Cockels Compound Anti Bilious Pill
Sold by Taylor 8 Fullerton, Druggists
No. 302 King street.
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
Disturbance.

Great complaint is made of the dis
turbance that occurs nearly every night
in the vicinity of Front and Second ana
King streets. 1t would be well II the
police would look after the drunken
worthless fellows that create the annoy
ance to honest sober citizens.
Daily Republican., 1881-11-09
AmuseInen t..

On next Saturday evening Hyde e.
Behmap $ comedy company Will pre-
sen: MuldoJn's picnic at the Opera
House, In every place where they have
performed, they have been greeted with
Overlooking houses. The piece is full
of fun from the beginning to the end,
and all VINO wish to enjoy a hearty
laugh should attend.
Ca next Monday evening BARLEY
CAmpbel's new piece, "My Partner
will he presented by Il first class COIN
pany. fhis is pronounced by the New
YORK press TO be the best of Mr.. Camp
bells productions.