Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-25
ARITHMETIC.
by c. c. TALLER.

Time, so minutes.
ARITHMETIC
BY c. c. TALLER.
A certain sum of money il divide,
t among four persons: A has ~; b.
G, s-i4; and d. the remainder which /
$50, What is the whole sum eliyidedY
A speeulator had lao acres OF LAM
which he might have sold for $2ie a.
acre and earned $6so0; but after hoidin
he sold al loss Of 5000. how much
acre did the land cost him and how niue
an acre did he sell it forg
3.
John Jones bequcathed TO his younger
son Se250 which was of the share of N
elder son, his share being 10 of III.
whole estate; the remainder was diyide
equally among his daughters; what wa
each daughters shareg
4
s4s2 are divided equally among ) mci
and boys SO that each boy will have
as much as man. How much will eac
have?
3.
Suppose ladder so feet long be $,
planted as to reach TO the top of hous
40 feet from the ground on ono side of
street, and without moving Il at the foo
will reach a window 80 faet high on III.
other side; how broad is The street,
g.
Bought carriage for $3.50, a pair OF
of horses for S575, two set Of harness TO-
$ie0, my commission 81 per cent.
paid packing, shipping, &c, 1925
freight. 5000: what was the who'll
amount of my bill.
| ii.OeGo5 divided by .el5 equals what
As per cent Of brandy is alcohol; hov
much alcohol will man swallow in q
years 1851 days. if he drinks gill OF
brandy 3 times day:
Time, hours.
CIVIL GOVERNMENT.
BY c. w. FoLTz
1.
(d) How many judicial districts In
West Virginia; ~ how many judges;
q how many elcctorsg
9.
In how many of the 10 original States
did slavery exist?
When the President has not enough |
| troops under him to resist formidable en-
croachment, TO whom does he apply foi
nelp?
Explain how the President is elected.
Can any State bring suit against the
U. s.; if so, under what circumstances |
How is jury impannelled?
:
Define the term constitution
What 10 the first duty Of every State
Time, 30 minutes.
PHYSIOLOGY.
By NJ. X. Burrs.
1.
(a) Describe the teeth by stating IN,
number children may have; (bl the mum
Der and kinds in healthy adult tc) theii |
uses and the care that should be taken Of |
them.
What processes of digestion take pIac, /
in the food from its entrance into the
mouth until 1t is absorbed by the lacieals
and blood vessels OF the intesiinesy
3.
When should food be taken?
4.
Describe a gland Name The largest
one OF the body; where found; what
changes produced in II by alcohol
5.
Name the sanitary condition thai
should be observed In the school room
and conducive TO best work
Time, 40 minutes
THEORY AND ART.
BY NJ. X. IjuTrs.
l..
How does knowledge begin; through
what stages does IL pass; and what is its
end and aim?
BY what means would you train to
selfrespect, obedience, honesty, courte-
sy, industry, and patriotism
3.
Do you give instructions on all or
either Of the following; viz, Elementary
sounds, diacriiical marks, and grammati.
cal pauses; If SO, to what classes; II not
why nots
i Should tcscber go 10 his boarding
place for dinner or visit during the
noon recess? II not, why2
5.
What would you do to secure fall,
prompt, and regular attendance?
Time, one hour.
BOOK KEEPING.
by g. g. TABLER.
/.
How many sides has an accounts
What are they called
What isshown by the DR.. sides BY
the Cr.2
If the Dr. sile be larger, what will the
difference expresss What, If the CT.
side be largers
What are two advantages Of a day
book
What four books are necessary in an
extensive businesss
What Is statements
:.
How may the net capital at any time
be ascertained.