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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-05-04
THE SCHOOL BOOK BOARDS.
Rulings of the Attorney General on
Laws Governing Them.

Laws Governing Them.
| In answer to State Superintendent
of schools, Hon. Thomas @, Miller,
who asked for certain ruling on the
school book boards of the various
counties, : the ATTORNEY General has
| issued the following.
Office of Attorney General,
Charleston, w. Va.
April Goth, 1901
Hon. Thomas G. Miller,
Superintendent of Schools
Sir:
Replying to your favor in writing
of April 18th, relative to the duties
and powers of the school book board
of the several counties of the State,
respectively submit the following
| opinion:
Instead of answering directly the
question propounded, we deem it
more satisfactory to define duties
and powers of said board, which you
desire ruling.
The statues defining the duties and
powers of said board are in our opin-
ion, mandatory and restrictive and
should be construed strictly.
Inyorder to make the action of a
county school book board legal, it
should meet at least three months be-
fore the expiration of any contract
made under the provision of chapter
81 of the acts of 1896.
| Should the board meet and fail TO
agree it may have an adjourned meet
ing or any subsequent meeting at any
time between the first day of January
and the first day of April
A school book board cannot contract
for any book not adopted at regular
meeting of said board, and should the
board meet and fail to adopt any book
of particular subject the board OF
education are authorized to use the
book or series of books on this parti-
cular subject named in the contract
then in force, until the school book
| DOdlu vi tlC 0Ohhty clittAA CIV ~ ANtcoN
meeting re-adopt OF change same.
Under part OF section 81 of chap
| ter 40 of the Code, the school book
board at regular meeting has power
| to change any book for another or
different book or series of books, bnt
no book or series of books shall be
changed except by the affirmative
votes of five of,the board, and not more
than one book or series of books on
one subject shall be changed in any
one year except by the affirmative
votes of six members of said board.
Under this provision the board has
power to change any number OF books
or series of books desired. named in the
contract expiring June Both, follow
ing the meeting of said board, provid
ed that if more than one book OF
series of books is changed, all the
other books or series changed must
receive the Affirmative votes of six
members of said board.
1t makes no difference at what time
during the meetingsof the board the
books receiving five votes is voted
upon providing that all the Other
books or series changed receive sia
affirmative votes.
Respectfully submitted,
Romeo H. Freer,
By Attorney General.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-05-04
A PARLlMEN TARIAN.
Important Position Heis for Years by
Members OF the same Family.

members OF the same Family.
One of the most interesting as we'll
as important figures IN the United
States Senate is Mr. Hubbard Bower
Mcdonald, journal clerk, by title,
to that body but, in realty, the par
limentarian or official helmsman, who
steers the craft of state and legislation
wide of shoals, aud ayerts many wrecks
by his knowledge of matters parli-
nlentary, his tact and diplomacy.
His grandfather and his father be-
sides himself. have been continuous
holders Of the position for nearly
ninety Two years. His grandfather,
John Gum Mcdonald. was the son
of Andrew and Catharine Gum, OF
Chaltheuss, Scotland
John Gum Mcdonald was born
in Maryland on Feb. 6 1857. He
was the chief clerk at the United
States Senate under the first secre-
tary, Samuel Otis
| John Gum Mcdonald received APP
pointment sometime in 1909. and re-
signed on December 8. 1886, being
then on his death bed. He died on
| the goth of the same month. Refer
ring to his grandfather, Mr.. Mcdonald
said His death created a vacancy
| in the office. which was filed by my
father on the date of the taking
effect of my grandfathers resignation.
This appointment was bv the earnest
solicitation Of % Senators, being
more than half of the members that
composed the Senate at that time. !
have the letter in my desk at this
time, written by Mr.. Benton, and
signed by the Senators | have alluded
| to, with their various recommends
tions, urging my fathers appoint
ment
ssThe letter is interesting, because
of the aggregation of signatures Of the
most prominent men i'll public life at
that time. NV father died in office
after service of nearly forty-two
years.
''My own position was created for
me at the request of my father, and l
was assigned to the duty on the 4th
of March. 1873.
II was appointed journal clerk
in 1878. under political change OF
administration of the Senate, but
was superseded by my predecessor in
1883, who was re-appointed to that
office, but who died March IL, 1885,
when / was again appointed journal
clerk.
Referring TO his father, Mr.. Me-
Donald said that although nearly
twenty five years hare elapsed since
his fathers death, he is still remem-
bered as probably the most expert par
limentarian the Senate has ever
known.
Mr.. Fl. Bower McDonald's mother
was Miss Ann Johnson, daughter Of
Thomas johnson, nephew and secre-
tary of Thomas Johnson. an early
colonial Governor She was born al
Annapolis, August Z. 1857, and died
June IL 1881, in her ninety-fifth year
| in Baltimore.
Mr.. Mcdonald referred to vice-pre-
sident Roosevelt as one of the most
recalcitant of all the presidents,
it has been his fortune to coach. Mr..
| Roosevelt being man of most decid
ed opinions of his own. and at first
was wont to pay but little heed &c
the early precedent and parliamentary
matters. 1t necessitated Mr.. Mcdonald
in moving his chair as close under
that of the president Of the Senate as
possible, and keep mp a steady fire q
talk in an undertone.
|
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-05-04

DIR. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. --Rev
W. III. liza n, pastor Of the Baptist Emanuel church,
Buffalo, gives strong testimony for and Is hFm be-
lever in Or. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. ne has
usua DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal was bene2tcd at
once, y are his words. II Is a'~sadsrpl so
cents.
ellfq nfsf eAlllh 40 XII --2rszAnffs aosr Y
Zinc and grinding double the wear
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-05-04
ARTISTIC PUBLICATIONS
issued by the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road--Guide to Washington.

The Passenger Department of the
Baltimore g. Ohio Railroad have is
sued Guide to Washington, which
in many respects excels all other
guides published. both in artistic APP
pearance and careful description of
points of interest in the Capital City.
The front cover of the book is en-
bellished with handsome steel en-
graved portrait of the "Stuart"
Washington. The reverse cover bears
an American flag in the grasp of an
eagle. The inside pages contain re-
ent photographs of all of the govern
ment buildings with correct informa-
ton concerning them, together with
other interesting features of the city,
and the very latest map. Copies will
be sold at the principal ticket Offices
Of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
for ten cents cash, or will be mailed
to any address ON receipt of fifteen
cents in stamps ON application to the
undersigned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-05-04
Reasons why.

Reasons Why is forty-two page
pamphlet giving in condemned form
the important facts cocerning the
Baltimore & Ohio X. r..
1t is an argument setting forth the
claims of the railroads for public con-
sideration This artistic booklet con-
tains many half tones and drawings
illustrating the history, scenic charms
the development and progress OF the
railroad, and the superior service af-
orded to patrons. Single copies can
be obtained of Ticket Agents, or will
be mailed to any address ON receipt of
two cents in postage stamps on appli-
cation to the undersigned.
ID. B. Martin,
Manager Passenger Traffic. Balti-
more e. Ohio r. r. Baltimore, Md.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-13
GREENSBORO.

Rev. Mr.. Kellogg goes away for three
weeks and when he returns will occupy
the United Presbyterian parsonage.
D. B. Hunter was severely hurt last
week while blowing, by the plow striking
a stone and one OF the handles striking
his stomach.
Rev. Mr.. Ferguson is expected to oc.
cupy the Congregational pulpit next
Sunday.
Mrs. Sarah French, while visiting her
niece in Barton, fell and broke her hip
She has the sympathy of her many
friends in town.
We had a small snow storm Saturday
night and a cold clustering dav Sun.
day on the anniversary of the big storm
last year.
The farmers and mill men are alike
praying for rain before winter sets in.
Norwood Drown has let the Job to cut
and skid the lumber on the Randall LOT
to Roy Young.
]. W. Campbell has sold his timber LOT
in Greensboro to B. Dumas.
George Taylor and B. H. Fairbanks
have sold their standing timber to liver:
Rollins.
J. B. Calderwood is putting new win
dows into the Caspian Lake House.
James Black has been doing quite al
extensive job of repairing his farm
buildings.
| Allie Debrune has finished work for W
S. Ingalls, and is working at L. A
Jackson's.
The schools IN town closed the fall
term Friday with the exception of Dis
trict No. l, which closes this week.
], n Chandler has been on the sick lis
for several days.
Remember the town meeting Saturda,
to see ii the town will vote to build
dock on the village shore of the lake t.
better accommodate the people who ow
cottages around the lake and have no
asked Tor town help in maintainin
roads to them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-13

Mrs. Goodwin OF Sutton is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Walter Quimby.
Mrs. Carrie Guthrie and daughter
Violet, of McIn1oes are visiting her
sister, Mrs. George Wheeler.
Miss Nettie Locke of California is Wis
itirg her cousin, Mrs 10 ,eph Schoheld.
Alfred Hunter has been sick with tonsi-
litis.
Anew snow plough has been built in
the railroad shops, and the old ones are
being repaired,
l. F. McCarty, who was hurt few
weeks ago, has returned to his work in
the car shop.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Wilson have re-
turned from the west.
Mrs. H. c. Wilson has returned from
her visit in Boston.
Miss Bertha Carpenter OF Cranky is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Daniel Hubley
Phil Clark and Charlie Blake are en-
loving a weeks vacation hunting for
deer in the Maine woods.
The Lyndonville Orchestra, with Bow
N. H, Friday evening.
Mrs. Robert Pettigrew of St. Johns
bury has been visiting her sister, Mrs. E
w. Hutchins.
The Womans Club will meet with Mrs
G. NJ. Campbell this week.
Mrs. Alexander Dunnett of st. Johns
bury was in town last week in the inter.
ests OF Brightook Hospital.
The Rebeccas will give chicken pie
supper in their new hall in Ide's block
Friday evening. Admission Is cents.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Con,
gregational church are sewing for a col
ored school in Georgia. They met with
Mrs. G.. B. Dodge last week,
The Episcopal Guild spent a pleasant
afternoon last Thursday sewing Tor the
sale, with Mrs. Frank Camp, and will
meet next Thursday with Mrs. E. D.
Brown.
Mrs. Theodore Parker. Mrs. W. H
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-13

Thereaders of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical frater-
nifty. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in.
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system, there
by destroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing its work The pro-
prietors have so much faith in its cura
tive powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure
Send for list OF testimonials
Address F. j. CHENEY & CO., To
ledo, O.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-13
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used by millions of mothers for
their children while teething. If disturb
ed at night by sick child suffering and
crying with pain Of cutting teeth, send at
once and get bottle of Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" for Children Teething.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferers i'm.
mediately. Depend upon it, mothers,
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
diarrhea, regulates the stomach and
bowels, cures wind collie, softens the
gums, reduces inflammation, and gives
tone and energy to the whole system
"Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" for
children teething is pleasant to the taste,
and is the prescription of one of the old
est and best female physicians and nurses
in the United States. Price twenty-five
cents bottle. Sold by all druggists
throughout the world. Be sure and ask
for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-13
TOWN NEWS.
BARNET.

Mr.. House OF Beebe Plain, visited hi!
daughter. Mrs. Bert GlhIlan, the pas
week.
Claude Laughlin and wife OF Whiteheld
\. H.. were guests OF a. 5. LaughIln anC
family during the week.
Mrs. George Hunt ami children, who
have been at !. c Welch's, returned to
their home in Hayerhill n. H., Saturday.
George Brown is moving the machin-
eryfrom bis shop on Church street to the
basement Of Ebeu Wlley's shop, where
he will avail himself OF the water power.
With R9meau and Donleys repair and
PAM >.o,arI So. " il-y 5 butter tub
business, lur old shop is becoming a busy
place.
Mrs. !. S KenersOn has returned from
six weeks visit in Boston and vicinity.
John Lang has taken the contract to
shingle the church and work will be be-
gun this week.
Miss Laura Moore and Miss Scott
have gone to Lebanon, n. H, to visit
DR.. R Il. Haz-lton and to take electrical
treatment.
Mrs. Sarah Hoyt's houskeeper has
moved from the BaIIou block to house
under the bill.
Work on the library room in the en-
cine house has been completed and it is
now ready tor shelves and furniture.
The room is a large sunny one ceiled over
head and the entire walls with light
wood. A case of books from the state
has been received, los volumes in all,
and the books that were given by B.
F. Stevens OF London, perhaps 200 vol,
umes. The needs OF this room are many
and contributions are being solicited as
it is desirable that the room should be
fitted up as pleasantly as possible, and
any persons having pieces OF furniture
that are suitable for furnishing library,
who are willing to give or to loan the |
same, NAV make it known to Theron !
Robbie, who has the matter in charge. |
This is something that ought to interest
every man, woman and child in our
town, and it is earnestly hoped that all
will show their interest in helping us to
make the room a fit and pleasant home
for the library.
Under the auspices of the Ladies So
ciety the Spinster's Convention will
meet in the Town Hall Friday evening,
November % A full attendance is de.
sired. Refreshments will be served and
a good time is contemplated
The Ladies Missionary Society has
-aised and contributed for missions this
year about So, including the barrel that
was packed and sent to Mcintosh, Geor-
yia. The Society has had three mission
iry ladies to speak here during the year,
Miss Hartig, Mrs. Marshall and Mrs.
1oyt.
Fred Stanley of Plymouth, N, H., called
IN friends in town Monday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-13
WHEELOCK,

Frank Taylor has returned from his
western trip and was in town last week,
The ladies will have chicken pie sup.
per Saturday night, at the town hall
for the Jr O. U. A. M. and the public at
large. Price Is cents.
The l. O. G. T will have an oyster sup
per at Taylor's hall Wednesday night,
Nov. 20, price, 20 cents.
The Sheffield Dramatic Club will give
the play "The Mountain Waif" Wednes-
day and Thursday nights, Nov. 81 and
% at Town Hall.
Frank Farr has returned from Mani
toba where he has been at work har-
vesting.
There will be masquerade promenade
at the Town hall Friday night.
A Grange meeting viii be held Sat
urday at Taylor's Hall.
The Loyal Workers will have socia,
BILE at Taylor's Hall Thursday, and a
s cent dinner.
Clinton Gray and wife of Burke are
staying at his fathers, I. H. Gray, fol
a time while Mrs Gray is at Hard
wick caring for her daughter, Mrs. DR.
George, who is very sick.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-13
NEWBURY.
A Serious Fire.

The Newbury correspondent of the
Groton Times gives the following des-
cripition of the fire that destroyed the
KimbaIl barn in that town last week.
About six O'Clock Tuesday evening
November 5, the alarm of fire was sound
ed and when the people looked out the
heavens were as light as day, the big
barn of Frank E. Kimball was on fire
and OF course no power on earth could
stay the destructive flames and in less than
an hours time thelargest barn in town,
and we think this section, was in smould-
ering heap. This is the second destructive
visitation OF fire on these premises. Early
Wednesday morn, January 5, 1898, the
large dwelling house then occupied BY
Mr.. Kimball was burned to the ground.
The barn was about 300 feet long stored
with several hundred tons of hay, 700
bushels of oats and other fodder, wagons.
harness and farming tools, IS horses, 4O
or so hogs, all consumed. About 75
cows were tied up and were being mkeC
when the fire was discovered. They werc
united and set at liberty. This proper
ty carried some insurance but at bes
the loss to Mr.. Kimball will be man
thousand dollars. This property was t.
have been included in next Tuesday
auction sale. Cause OF fire unknown bu
supposed to be incendIary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-13

"No shade, no shine, no fruit, no flowers,
no leaves November!" Many Ameri-
cans would add no freedom from catarrh,
which is so aggravated DUNG this month
There is abundant proof that catarrh is
a constitutional disease. 1t is related
to scrofula and consumption, being one
OF the wasting diseases. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla has shown that what is capable
of graduating scrofula completely cures
catarrh and taken in time prevents con-
sumption. We cannot see how any suf-
ferer can put off taking this medicine, in
view of the widely published record OF
its radical and permanent cures. 1t is
undoubtedly Americas Greatest Medi-
cine for Americas Greatest Disease
Catarrh.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-13
RYEOATE.

". Fl. Nelson and Lloyd Nolan at
tended the state Sunday school conven-
ton at Vergennes last week.
Mrs. F. A. Collins, who has been i'll
with the grip, is gaining.
Miss Nettie Campbell of Barton was
the guest of her cousin, Miss Jessie
Davidson, last week.
P. L, Sargent of Groton is visiting his
son, Wesson Sargent.
The Ladies Missionary Society will
meet with Mrs. S. F. Nelson Thursday
afternoon.
Pliny Morrison returned to Concord,
N. H., Saturday.
A number of men furnished their teams
and help Friday and Saturday, and put
the stone walls on each side into the
road from the bridge to the rise this side
of S. F. Nelson's. These are to be GOV.
cred to make permanent road.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-13
RR ADEORD.

Mrs. T II Ri,klord Is visiting her sis
ter in Dover, n. H.
Mrs. H. r. Chamberlain has been con
fined to the house the past two weeks
with a severe cold.
Thu olles+ c1,;ld Ne ord Mrs Hen.
~ Martin died SUNDAY morning from
the effects OF typhoid ever. The funeral
was held Sunday, Rev. A. X. Webb offic-
iatiug.
Mrs. IL Jackson and child of Mont,
peher have been visiting at S. ]. AIbce's.
Charlie Vino returned Saturday from
q trim to BosI9n and Chicago.
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-13
SOUTH RYE0ATE.

!. H. Walbridge of West Concord was
in town Friday delivering pamphlets
containing beautiful sketches of the
towns of GrOton and Ryegate, besides
! several halftOne cuts and biographies OF
the prominent men and women, also fine
cuts of residences and plac S OF business
This work is nicely gotten up and our
people are much pleased with it.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Blake of Man
chester, N. H., were the guests of his sis
ter, Mrs. G. H Burnham, last week.
Arthur Lang finished his labors as
clerk in NJ. H. Gilson's store last Wednes-
day, and Rosco Renfrew takes his place.
c. S. Mills of Wollaston visited his
parents and other relatives in town last
week
About $50 was realized from the
chicken pie supper Thursday evening at
the vestry OF the Presbyterian church.
Mrs. William Terry and Mrs. Thomas
Courtney were in Woodsvllle last We'd
nesday.
S. Mills, Jr., and Anon Emery dissolv-
ed partnership in the blacks nit h business
Friday. Mr.. Mills will run the business,
employing Mr.. Emery.
Mrs. James Beaton returned from Bos-
ton Friday, much improved in health.
Rev. ]. H. Macarthur has accepted the
call of the Reformed Presbyterian church
to become its pastor, and will begin his
lab0rs next Sunday.
Rev. J. A. McLeland occupied the pull
pit of the Reformed Presbyterian church
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Mathew Colwell and
John Lang of Topsham were in town
Saturday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-11-13
LYNDON.

! Miss Lena Severance and Miss Flor
ence ellis spent Saturday and Sunday
! at Miss ellis home at Barton Landing
Charles Houghton, who has been Wis
iting relatives in this vicinity the past
two weeks, left for his home in Putney
Tues lay, coming and going on his Wheel
Mr.. aud Mrs. /. H. Hall visited at
Barton Landing over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eber Eggleston and son
OF Santa Cruz, Cal, have been visiting
at Amos Coles.
Mr.. and Mrs Aleck Adrich and daugh-
ter Verna return this week from Little
ton where Mr.. Aldrich has been at work
bricklaying the past few weeks.
Mrs. Hattie Hovey of Kirby visited her
sister, Mrs. w. H. Bowker, Saturday.
Saturday afternoon the Junior Ep.
worth League finished packing box
to be sent to a school at Jacksonville,
Flori4a.
The Ladies Aid society of the Metho-
dist church hold their annual meeting
for the election of off ,ers this evening at
the vestry. 1t is hoped that all ladies
who usually attend that church will be
at the meeting accompanied by their
husbands. Refreshments will be served
after the business hour and pleasant
time is expected.
J. NJ. Weeks passed his 18th birthday
Friday and was enter' aimed at Speed
we'll Farms by Mrs. 7, n. Vail.
l. H. Hall, Jr., returned Thursday from
Buffalo, bringing the exhibits placed
there by the 0. H. Mfg Co. Mr.. Hall
attended the banquet iglven the exhlb'
itors at the close OF the exposition.
Mrs Devenge, lady past middle age,
living near East Lyndon, is very sick
with typhoid fever.
Henry Ingraham left Thursday for
HoIyoke, Mass, and Mrs. Ingraham
and Miss Laura 90 this week. They are
pleasant family and the village people
are sorry to lose them from the commu-
nifty. Scott M Farnbam and family
have moved to their new home and will
be welcome addition to the social life
OF the place.
We understand that paper is being
circulated in the interests OF singing
school to be held here the coming winter,
This is surely move in the right drec-
ton and we hope it will succeed.