Morris tribune., 1881-03-31

LOOK OUT.-H on to morrow. you dis
cover an innocent looking hat on the side
walk in front of you, don't kick it. it's II
able to be loaded; if pletlioric pockethook
lies at your feet, pass it by, It's dummy
IT coin stares triumphanily up at you.
don't stop to pick 1t up, it's like unto an
exposed lie in other words it's nailed. Gu
or thy way 10 morrow looking neither tn
the right nurleft, b. deaf, dumb, blind and
uncontiding else you'll be n victim of the
great foolishness which willahound.
MILLIONS IN IT.-One of the most nhsti
nate cases ever tried in this vicinity, the
state vs. g. Hancock, was before JUS
tice Hutchins during Monday and Tuesday.
The case arose out of n quarrel, which
ended in blows, between John keidle and
j. &. Hancock, and although three juries
were impannelled none of them We're
able to com to a decision, the last panel
standing eleven to one, in favor nf acqult'
tai, during the whole of Tuesday night
Being unable to obtain an unbiased jury,
Il change of venue was taken and the Case
comes up before u justice ut Hancock on
Saturday.
broke loose in this vicinity. and here we
are this morning with II good sized blizzn nrtl
on our hands all our calculations knocked
galley west, and the mischief to pay gener'
ally. Trains are suspended. business ut !.
stand still, and yet the sun shines brightly
in spite of wind. snow and other nfernali
ties, On the railroad all the trains west
of the woods are abandoned, for the morn.
ing at least. The NJ & B. V. branch,
which was opened to Graceville Saturd y.
will suffer considerably as the direction of
the wind, northwest is had for it. LII
nothing occurred the crews expected to
reach the Valley by the last of the week
hut this storm will cause fresh trouble AZ d
delay.
CRosslNGs.-The president of the coun
Gil, Mr.. Teele, has had recent correspon.
drnce with Superintendent Wakeman, re-
earding the obstruction of street crossings
by trains and cars. Mr.. Trele made a
plain statement of the annoyance, delays
and Inconvenience caused W tie careless
and needless obstruction Of the streets. and
in answer received n reply stating III
substance. that the matter had been referred
to Mr.. Guthrie who would take immediate
steps to remedy the evil ard prevent any
man asked in case there was any infringe
ment of orders regarding the keeping open
of crossings. that he he notified of it.
promising to give tie matter his personal
attention.
CHANGES Superintendent Guthrie is
authority for the statement that within a
month all lumher, coal and wood yards
will be mcved to the west side of the track
and all buildings are 10 he removed from
the east side right of way The stable
now occupied by H G. Carpenter. will al
SO he removed as the ground will be re
Quired for the lumber yards. and as build
ings of that kind 81 ould he on the town
lots. The east side track is required fol
the depot and elevators and will he KEEP
for that purpose solely. We understand
! that the final notices will he served in ;
few DAYS and that all lumber received
| after the first of next month will he un
lorded on the west side Pacific avenue
will be one of our best business streets in
side of two years.
AS our people were more careful ahOu,
starting prairie fire last fall than hereto
| fore, the nre:, of land unburncd is grcatrl
than usual This accounts to some extent
! for the great amount of snow which u
present covers the ground. as the grass ha:
| had the effect to keep it from blowing off
In many localities where the grass was
burned the prairie knobs are quite bare
! hut the ravinrs md holIOws are level full
There will doubtless he dangerous fires
during the spring and il will he advisable
to protect property. Extra prrcau'o.
should he taken as the high winds vii
| drive the fires with great fury, making i
necessary to he well guarded rs there il
more or less hay straw and other litter il
| the vicinity of barns. granerics and ever
dwellings at this season of the year.
School NuTES-Ali vino have the well
fare and progress OF our village at heart
! will ackno Wedge That in no way can W,
do SO much assure our future prosperity
us Ivy giving the rising generation the AL
vantagcs of Il good practical education
| In ii few years at most, these boys ant
| girls who now occupy the desks IN tn,
school, will have succeeded Us; they vii
| be the young life blood OF the community
they will he the controlling power; int
their hands will have passed the reils OF
| government we older ones now hold
With this important fact before US. W,
have much reason 20 congratulate ourselves
| that liberal and adequate provision hi,
wisely been made for Il e education of tn
village youth. They have all the auvan
tagcs of competent instructors; have tul
facilities for studying tie higher us well ii
| the intermediate branches; have comfort
able Accommodations, and enjoy all th
privileges granted by the wise educaliOnis
laws Of the state. The building of GU
commodious and convenient school huu>
was one Of the wlsest steps ever made b,
us, and the judgement shown in the seee
ton of the instructors, was the keyston
which fully completed the work so wei
| begun. We are proud of our villag
school and of the good work it is forward
ing. and consider the outlay of capital eS
pended in its construction and mainteT
ance, money well spent. Tie people q
Morris it is evident, fully appreciate til
facilities afforded them for the education
of their children, rs, during the term end
ing April |, the total enrolment was on
hundred and twenty nine, divided as fol
lows: high or grammer class, in charg
of MIR. +. w. Randall, principal, fifty two
intermediate. in charge of Mrs Locke
thirty two; primary, i'll charge OF Mis-
Finncy, forty five. The average daily al
tendance is ,arge. consi ering the severit
of the weather during the term, in fac
SltutSl tiitH "ftS CApCStCu il'
schools close Friday-to morrow-for tw
weeks, when the summer term Of thre
and one half months commences. On tc
morrow the closing exercises will be hel
in the sfterno"n. and a general invitato
is extended to parents and others intereste
to be present. We are informed that MI
Randall and Miss Finney will be in charg
during the next term, and Can therefor
vOuch for the continued high standing q
the school. Mrs Locke. who resigns, ha
won many friends, she is a thorough
competen, teacher and we regret that W
are TO lose her valuable services.
CoNCERT.-On Friday evening last, tn
occasion Ot the seventh literary an
IN nuslcai entertainment of the series give
unuer tic auspices OF the board OF trad,
ii targc and select audience assembled
Erlsulnes hail. The gathering was til
largest OF the season, tue seating capaclt
ut tie hall being taxed to the utmost t
accommodate the numuers present, one an
All of whom being more than satisfied wit