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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09
Dying Words Of Great Men.

James G.. Blaine" Ny dear Fisher, do
not want TO be n dead head; l see many
WAYS in which can still be useful"
John A. Logan.-"I haven't done no.
thing bad but what | amt sorry for it"
J.P.St. john" never owned a pocket
corkscrew"
B.F. Butler They have voted me down
again"
C. 4. Dana" Pass the crow, please"
Us. Grant" Death is horrible, but it
don't cost cent"
RIB. Hayes" At last / am counted
out: who will care for Lucy's chickens
now"
Bob Ingersoll.-"I have not changed my
belief, but think had better take a palm
leaf fan"
Jay Gould.-"I am short on life. Give
my old suspenders to the poor"
Ferdinand Ward.-"I fought with
Grant"
President Warner-" Did / leave nickel
in the safe? No? Then ] die happy"
Secretary Chandler--"Take reef in the
binnacle: shake out the tiller about two
knots, and hold the foretop jib-boom hard
aport. think / see a schOoner."-'SeoH
Uay. II PIek.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

POETR II.
THE BLCE-BELLS.

The Blue-bel!s of New England. Itappeared
Is early as iS5S, and is as follows.
The roses are 4 regal troop
And humble folks the daisies;
But Blue-bcls of New England,
To YOU give my praises;
To you fair phantoms in the sun,
Whom merry Spring discovers,
With blue-bir,ls for your laureateS.
And honey-bces for lovers,
The South wind breathes, and To- ye throng
This rugged land of ours,
Methinks the pale blue clouds of May
Drop down and turn 10 flowers
By cottagc-doOrs, along the roads,
You show your winsone faces,
And like the spectre lady haunt
The lonely woodland places
All night your eyes are closed in sleep,
But open ut the dawning;
Such simple faith Is yours can see
Gods coming in the morning;
You lead me by your holiness,
To pleasant ways of duty;
You set my thoughts to melody,
You ill me with your beauty
And you are like the eyes love,
So modest and So tender
Just touched with mornings glorious light,
And evenings gentle splcndor.
Long may the heavens give you rain,
The sunshine its careSses,
Long may the little girl love
Entwne you i'm her treSSes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09
AN AsTONIsHED CHINAMiN.
He Puts a Cdkecf lee Inside Of Hot Store
To Dry.

A funny incident occurred at Passaic.
There are several Chinese mangling cstab-
lishments in the place where the bIas-eyed
sons Of soapsuds convert miniature BUTTON
holes into coal-scuttle proportions and swell
their peripheries to such dimensions that
the citizens are compelled to toss up cent
before deciding which hole to crawl through
when they wish to dress up. One OF the
local Wun Lungs recently imported ban
io-featured assistant from the Flowery king
dom. In pure Chinese his name sounds like
a section of barbcd wire fence. His clothes
fit him like n sentry-box, and, as Is usual
with the delegate from Ratand, he wears
his overals under his shirt and dresses 9TH
erwise inside out. He evidently had not
been in the country more than day or so
before somebody put salt on his pigtaii,
trapped him and sent him to Passaic. While
the boss was around the corner purchasing
an onion for dinner Yum Yum stood in the
door of the soapery flirting with bonnet,
which some one across the street had placed
on top of water pitcher, and which Yum
imagined to be female sitting by the win
dow. As the hat nodded in the breeze Yum
bowed, and then the corners Of his mouth
shook hands with his ears and sauntered a.
round to where his hair was cut long.
"D'ycz want any ice this mornin p
asked the ice man as he drove up.
"Alle same" chuckled Yum until he re-
sembled chicken with the pip.
The man placed the ice on the sidewalk
and yum grabbed it, Then he laid it down
without anybody telling him to and put
both hands up to his shoulders in his mouth
and danced.
I" HI. Vi, muchee wetty hottee," he eiacu-
lated. and he ran inside, came out with a
shirt, wrapped the ice up in it and then dis
appeared inside again.
Two minutes later the room was full of
smoke and Kissing steam and when Wun
Lung came around the corner with his noon
ulN least I'LL HIS llstliu lUtit NaN - Ni'h' ~
front of the--door and several persons had
started off to notify the iiremen.
Wun Lung dashed through the smoke and
found his fresh assistant hanging out Of the
back window. He was almost suilocated.
"Wasse mattel ?" he asked.
MAN leavec Melical HI clakel. He 60
of'-boong."
"Whel puttie?" asked Wun.
"Stovee," gasped Yum.
"All samee blank foolee," yelled Wun.
" Alice wettee. Puttec in stovee, dii.
Goee ofee-boong.
There was danger of conflagration
for few minutes, but it was averted, and
As Yum took the next train for the city he
said:
FUNNY HI clackle cookee all uppee-
boong. All wettee Yum die. Stovee
swettee-boong And he hid himself in
his pockets and left for New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09
TIE Jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1873.

OFFERS TO the people of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in a. safe Company at the actual
cost OF Insurance which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
aye invited
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
ptaz.1oRs-N. s. White, Henry B. Daven-
port j. Garland Hurst, John " Rider, w. IL.
+. Lewis. r. Preston Chew, Wm. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker. : ". Washington. james Logic,
Charles I. Wilson, John H. little, Jacob ;.
Melvin l.. q. W Herr isaac III. Strider.
y s. WHITE..........,.. President.
u. B. DAVENPORT. .......... ......... Treasurer.
Exgcrrlvr CoNxrrEE-N 5. White, Wm.
III. It. Lewis Eugene Baker, Isaac IL. Strider,
IL. p. Chew, : ". Washington.
Local AGENrs.- s.-AIiddleway-J. G.. Shirley
KeArncysviile-J G. Bitncr; Harper's Ferry
Chas. L. Trail; Shepherdstown-H. c. Entler
Dutields-C J. Barnhart CharleStown-
Washington K Alexander.
1.-The Secretary will bc found ~ the Com
pany's Office, Gibson Building, Courthouse
ward in ChGrlostown.
r. \. ALEXANDER,
Feb. p. IsS4 Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

The original Paul Pry, THAT amusing
character whose curiosity was Unsuitable" "
was London journalist, known as Tommy
Hill. The man always happened to know"
everything about everybody. He once went
il is said with others 10 visit friend at his
suburban residence. The party was 20 pleas
ant that the host tried to persuade the guests
to stay another day, but Hill was ine1or-
able. He went about whispering to his
friends, Don't stay; he Is not sincere" !"
When the party got on the coach to return
to town, one of the disappointed asked Hill
what foundations he had for his suspicious.
"Well," said Hill, Il got up early this
morning, and / happened to look into the
lsrder. There was nothing in it"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

A Boston dispatch to the New York
Erening Past speaks Of the next batch Of
Mr.. Blainc's letters which Mr. Mulligan
will publish If the public interests seem to
demand their publication, as containing one
that would drive Blaine from the country
BY the next steamer" The New York
Times imagnes that the author Of this AS
sertion has made n mistake. not, perhaps, In
overcstimatiDg the strength and sharpness
of the letter but in understanding the
thickness of Mr.. Blaine's skin" The 7imes
adds: =" He is tough, and though proof were
given Of his breaking the ten command
ments seriatim he would doubtless say that
there was nothing in the things chirged In
consistent with the highest integrity and
honor"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09
Vol, 74---VOI.. 20. NEW SERIES.
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TOR NIS.

-T-TrrFRes Passs is published week az tF'
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~ rno terms of advertising are. .or Ssqoa,
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,hresi sinsertions larger ooas i1 ''. ''N' f''f'
ioo. rsoh hc1uHnusace Fsi'J ter'7-
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~ 40 .8ceriisrmeat cot marked on the copy
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xaessd tcco-tinslF-
s-sr--rta Aovrsrfsruf Vrs--Ao aVell enl
.ssnri,rstsudiug 90 The part of che anoua iaiVeg
-.- be- is proper 90 state f,sfHcfsg ih1t tneir pFi
.it....o-lv extends to thejr im mediate business
Real f.t.re. .L.-a lor other Rtvcr''e;nents
8vtasa 60 oe au add. ;ional charge aud no 'a''@-
.ion.
~ Obituary notices of more than five tines
viilhe charged for.
JOB WORK Posters, sale Bits, Circulars
Cards. &C., exccated promptly, neatly ana aii4
nriCc-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09
Ensu 10 See ThrOmnIl.

How can watch no matter how costly
be expected TO 90 when the handspring
won't operate? How can anyone be well
when his stomach, liver or kidneys are out
of order? OF course you say, "He cannot"
Yet thousands of people drag along misera-
bly, in that condition; not sick abed, but not
able to work with comfort and energy. How
foolish, when bottle or two of Parker's
Tonic would set them all right. Try it, and
get back your health and spirits
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

IL understand that Blaine always attend.
church when he's home" said Senator to
a Congressman. $50 I've heard. il it be-
cause he is fond of choir music" 81 don't
know: but believe he always has an eye
to the Maine chants"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

No, she Is not what you would call
pretty girl" said young man to his com
panion, "but she is beautiful to me because
she has a lovely soul" Il mover thought
to look at her feet" said the other. Per-
haps you are right"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

A worthy old lady offers the following ad-
vice to girls Whenever fellow pops the
question, don't blush and stare. at your foot.
Just throw your arms around his neck, look
him full in the face, and commence talking
ahout the furniture"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

Chief Engineer Isaac Newton, aged ~. OF
the New York department of public works
suicided last week. lie assisted Ericsson
in designing and constructing the iron clad
Monitor, and was her lat engineer In the
meeting with the Merrimac.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

The lst Baptist church Of Charleston, ,.
C.. Is the Oldest in the South-dating back
its organization over 200 years at Kittery,
Ne. whence it emigrated in body t'
Charleston.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

DIR. Mary Walker said a few days ago to
Washington interviewer that she would
wear pantaoons or nothing. This is dan
xerous. The doctor must be let alone. We
canno. bear the alternative.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

Commencing October 18th. the Harris
Dramatic Co., Of New York will begin a
Southern professional circuit for the benefit
of the projected Confederate Soldiers Home
at Richmond Aid committees in connee-
ton with the generous enterprise, are or
ganizing in ever Southern city.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

The second son Of George II it WAS said
had very cold and ungenial manner.
Lamb stammered out in his defence that
"this was very natural in the Duke Of Gu
Cum -ber-land."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.

IL SlA Il llChE
GOVERNOR
f. WILLIS WILSON,
OF KANAwHA COUNTY.
AUDITOR
PATRICK F. DUFFY,
OF WEBSTER COUNTY.
TREASURER,
WILLIAM r. THOMPSON,
Or CABELL COUNTY.
ATTORNEY GENERAL,
ALFRED CALDWELL,
OF ONO COUNTY.
sUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS,
b. s. MORGAN,
OF MoNONGALIA COUNTY.
SUPREME COURT,
A. c. SNYDER,
OF GREENBRIER COUNTY.
SAMUEL WOODS,
OF BARBoUR COUNTY.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORs-AT-LARGE.
d. b. LUCAS,
OF JEFFERSON COUNTY.
JOHN J. DAVIS,
OF HARRISON COUNTY.
FOR STATE SENATOR,
A. r. UNGER,
Or MORGAN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

Henry Polkinhorn, Washington printer,
has given the Dr. Toner collection in tho
Cougl library vols June 1857 to May IL
s0) Of the English Sheffield Register and
Yorkshire, Derbyshirc and nottingham
Advertiser published by the father ofJos.
Gales, Jr., ofthe old " National IateUigenocr."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

The Greek church in Sitka, Alaska, 10
the finest sacred edifce in America. IL
walls are hung with priceless pictures and
the interior il a mass Of silver aud gold.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

Kiss Ne as Fall Aslesp" is the title
Of the latest song. If th is any seaside
hammock snap, the young man had better
not do it. Let her fall asleep without il.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

IL is said General Grant now regfets that
he did not give his boys TOY pistols when
they were young.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

\ man never gets thoroughly disgusted
with love young dream until he has given
= girl ring, and three days afterwards dis
covers tina. she has been TO a jeweler to as
certain its real value.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09
Roofing and Spouting

TNHE undersigned has recently enlarged and
very much improved his salesroom, and
added largely to his stock, both in variety and
quantity of goods in his line His supply OF
COOK STOVES AND RANGES will compete
with any. embraces the celebrated Excelsior
and Farmer Girl. which never fail To give
entire satisfaction, besides a large number of
Others. With each stove there are given Fifty
Pieces. exclusive of plates, all of them very
useful housckcepers. Important additions
to many of these Stoves as furnished by me,
are Side. Automatic-Oyen and Pipe Shelves,
Watcr-Backs and Warming Closets Coal Oil
Stoves always in stock. and the best Wood and
Coal Heaters on hand in season. Every Stove
guaranteed Ny supply of Fine Goods in my
line is one of thcbcst ever Offered in Charles
town. and includes handsomely onamcnted
Water Coolers and Chamber Sets, Beautiful
Drip Coffee Pots, Soup Tee and Cream Ladies,
&c with all the usual variety of Tin and Sheet
Iron Wares of all kinds Prices always mod
crate Price Of stoves from SD UP
Roofing and Spouting and other Tin Work,
promptly executed. ,,,...,
April 26. 1883
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

He that hath pity on another mans sor-
row shall be free from it himself; aud he
that delighteth in and scorneth the misery
of another, shall at one time or another fall
into the same gulf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09
The Supreme Court Of appeals.

The following decisions were announced
on Saturday:
State, for use. vs. Pharis, from Randolph
county opinion by Johnson reversed and
remaided.
Bratt vs. Mardon, from Preston county;
opinion by johnson reversed and remanded.
Storr vs. Frick, from Monroe county; O.
pinion by Snyder; reversed and rcmanded.
Cramer w. McSwards opinion by Snyder;
reversed and remanded
State W.. Carter 4 Smith: opinion BY
Woods judgment affirmed.
State Of W. Va, from Gilmer county;
opinion by Johnson judgment affirmed.
Conway X Smith vs.. Swceny, frsm Tyler
county; opinion by Johnson reversed and
remanded.
White vs.. Singer, from Wetzel county;
opinion by Snyder; reversed and remanded.
Camden vs.. Akin. from Lewis county;
opinion by Snyder: reversed and rcmanded.
Strasburg vs.. Hindman, from Brooke
county; opinion by Green affirmed.
State vs.. McCoran, from Hancock county
opinion by Green reversed and femandei.
Low & Aspinwall Va. county Of Csbell
opinion by Snyder; reversed and remanded.
G. 4 G. r. r. Co. VI. Fornum. from
Taylor county opinion by Green; jude-
ment affirmed.
Building association W. Carr from Taylor
county dismissed agreed.
Adjourned until Yesterday.
A Washington special to the Baltimore
Sun says Some Of Mr. Blaine's friends here
are privately boasting that Jay Gould aud
several of his fcllow.jobbers have promised
to make in very short time large con-
,ribution to the campaign fund. In return
for this il is understood that Mr. Blaine
promises, if elected President. to use his in
ffuencc TO secure repeal Of the Thurman
funding act. under which the Pacific rail
roads are required to pay their long-accruipg
Indebtedness 10 the government. Mr. Blaine
opposed with all his power while member
of the Senate the passage of this act and
therefore It would be entirely consistent for
him to advocate its repeal. The Union
Pacific Railroad owes now 10 the govern
ment nearly Sl2,OO0,O 600, and ia resisting the
payment by all possible mesns. compelling
the government to go into the courts. II
Mr.. Blaine should be elected the company
would depend on his favor 10 escape pay
ment altogether
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

When small boy gets spanked it may be
truly said that there is a woman at the bot
tom OF it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09
Jefferson Steam Saw Mil,
CbarlesfoWn, Hest Ia.
JOHN MCKNIGHT,
PROPRIETOR.
For Sale.

The Brick House, and Log House adjoining
with the Lots attached thereto, formerly the
property of John Reed, ST. on Congress Street
in Charlestown, w. Va. For Terms apply TO
GEORGE BAYLOR,
January4 1881. CLEON MOORE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09
LOOK! LOOK! LOOK!
The West End Still Alive!

THAVE \ MAMMOTH ICE CHEST which
l. weighs 100 pounds, and can furnish
L II l. = III VI l. A L =,
at all hours cold, sweet, nice and clean.
Salt Meats ofall kinds,-Sliced Ham in guam
titles to suit purchasers Ham Sausage, Dried
Beef and No. Lard constantly OH hand.
\ line of Groceries, consisting of MOlaSseS,
Teas. CoiTees, Meal and the following brands of
Flour: Kablc's Patent Roller Process and Rem
ner's Best Family Flour.
WHITE ELEPHANT SOAP CTS. \ CAKE.
\ large stock of Dried and Canned Goods on
hand. among Others the following articles :
Dried Peaches, Dried Apples and Prunes Can
ned Corn, Beans, Peas, Tomatoes, Apples and
Peaches. \ fine line of Domestic and Foreign
Candies
Mackerel and Potomac Herring by the doa,
kit half barrel and barrel.
Cigars and Tobacco.
\ full line of all the popular brands on hand.
Goods delivered anywhere in the Corporation
free OF charge by Master Tommie Ryan Thank
ing my many friends and customers for past
patronage, hope by fair dealing to merit con-
tinuance of the same
June y, 1881. W. !. MERCHAN4-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

A dead heat: Cremation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09
GIR.E1'D HOUSE,

y. T. Corner Ninth and Chestnut SITS, Phila.
J. McKInnEN, Manager }. II. DESSIsoN, Sup.
STREET CARS run from all the principal
Depots 10 the HOTEL. The accommodations
are in all respects equal to any in the City
$500 per day
Oct . lSS0-V.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

A. the legend goes, traveller on the old
Milford turnpike, in Pike county, one day,
after travelling long way without seeing a
human face, stopped before q hut, in front
Of which a man was making an excavation
in hopes Of finding enough earth to make a
little garden. The traveller remarked on the
apparent poverty in that part Of the world.
" Now see here, stranger" said the man,
who was digging rocks, d" am no; 50 dern
Door as YOU think an. don't own but /
half acre of this here land"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09
BLANK BOOKS

of all kinds-Ledgers, Day Books. Record
Books, Pocket Books.
Purses, Autograph and Photograph Albums.
The Government Writing Fluid-undoubted.
ly the best in Market-in Half Pint, Pint and
Quart Bottles. Try IT,
La Pages Liquid Glue, recommended by all
who have used it, 10 and % cents per bottle.
Mucilagc, States, &c.
Tobacco, Sesars, Snulls,-best brands ana
Smokers Goods generally.
January ). 1884. X. ). LElSENRlNG.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

Now, children, about what shall l talk
tonight" asked prosy Yorkyille Sunday
school superintendent. About three min
utes. said little girl The witty answer
conyulsed the church with laughter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

NELSON'S Gelatine l6c, Chalmers per pack
~ age 13c, and Tapioca 10 cts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09
Fine Box Papers

always on hand and at prices to suit.
Nice Note Paper >, 5, 10 and l5c per qu
Tissue Paper in all cOlors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09
THE "0LD FAMILY GROCERY
ALIVE AGAIN

HAVING purchased the Store and Stock Of
Mr. Warren Eby viii continue the same
line of business at his old stand. | offer fine
assOrtmeutOf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09
STATIONERY AND STATI0NER' S
.vOV'EETFES.
Store at Post Office.
10000 EaUeiODes

RS. LEISENRING carries full stock Of Fine
stationery and Stationers' Novelties including
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-10-09

Can supply them in lots of 80 or 500 very
The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1884-12-06

IAcssos, OcfoHaH fih, 1884.
l. Az the time fUf the examination
and licensing NJ teachers IN the public
schools fof the ensuing year II near Of
hand ID il deemed proper that the atten.
tion II County supenntendents should
be called 10 the subject. That there are
In the public schools u the State many
inefficient and unworthy teachers. 10
one at all familiar with the subject will
deny, and for these the Superintendent IL
In q great measure responsible. Accor-
ding TO law q teacher must, before NJ
ceiying n certificate from the superintcn.
dent, be Of known good moral character
and possess certain educational
qualifications prescribel for each grade.
II Is apprehended that these require
ments Of the law ARE, In many instances,
not strictly enforced, II Is true that un.
i'll the teacher has been tried, no
inialible test can be applied. Coming
In contact with teachers for 4 day or two
at a written examination Is not sufficient
to ascertain even scholarship. Oral exam
ination should, in cases OF doubt,
supplement the written. Work done and
influence exerted Is the best guide
in the issuance Of teachers certif'
Gates.
ii. Frequent applications for the posi-
ton OF teacher are made to this office,
and It might be TO the advantage OF Su
~perintendents and others in need oI
teachers 10 communicate with me on the
subject.
III. The attention oil County Super
intendents Ia called TO that portion OF sec
ton I'll Of the school law Returning tC
school registers. 1t IL believed that undue
carelessness and neglect is, in many
instances, practiced in the use and pres
ervation Of these registers; that they arr
too frequently mutilated and wasted, in
stead OF being returned in good order 4
the Superintendent as required by law
II is no inconsiderable expense to thu
State to furnish registers 10 our hv
thousand scholars. With due care an
attention one Of these should last
: school OF average attendance three year
whereas in some counties annual requI
J sitions for them are received at thi
Office.
". The location OF schools is anotl
cr subject that will come up for you
consideration at an early day. A stri'
,, adherence to sections 707, 70s and 700 {
: the school law should be observe'
! Another object In view In locatin
: schools should be p%ermanency. The e'
: ucational interests OF the country suff.
greatly by annually changing OF Il
| schools from n place to another, an
: trouble and vexation is frequently q
accompanying result. A good locality OF
q established MS a school centre shou
Q be retained m such. III
community for whose benefit
is established. though there m
be objections rnised at first, will o s.
the importance and benefit OF the 1T
and yield a ready acquiescence. al
then better school houses and other q
cessories will he added.
]. A. SMITH. State Superintendent