Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 24, Number 12, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 October 1874 — Page 3

THE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL, TUESDAY OCTOBER 27,. 1874.

THB COLD WATER ARMY. I. O. G. T. CONVENTION. THE GOOD T EM FL AR OF INDIANA IN THEIR ANNUAL CONVENTION REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS A5D DISCUSSIONS THK EVENING EXERCISES. The Independent Order of Good Templars of the State of Indiana, represented by their frrand lodge, convened Tuesday in the house of representatives, and was called to order by the Hon. E. B. Reynolds, O. W. C. T. After an opening prayer by the Kev. R. D. Spellman, O.W. Chaplain, the grand lodge was declared Informally opened, and Sirs. Mary " Davy, John M." Bohmle and George Wallace were appointed a committee on credentials. An invitation was extended by the Indianapolis Good Templars to the grand lodge to meet them in a public welcoming meeting at Asbury M. E. Church this evening, which invitation was accepted. Messrs. J. J. Talbott, R. D. Spellman, George Wallace. M. C. Anderson, and F. B. Rose were appointed a committee on reception and public meetings. On motion of G. W$ S. Snyder, Harry Cassil was re-appointed official reporter of the Grand Lodge, and gylyester Johnson was appointed assi tant G. W. S. tieorge Wallace, trom the committee on credentials, submitted a report showing ci new representatives and 71 old members present. The report was concurred in and the committee continued. The convention then adjourned until 2 o'clock in the afternoon. AFTERTOON SESSION. ; The grand lodge convened at 2 p. m., pursuant to adjournment, and was formally opened. The following officers were present: The lion. E. P. Reynolds, of Winchester, G. W. C T. Mr. Mary A. Johnson, of Jeffersonville, o. w. c. Tamor H. Elliott, of Dublin, G. W. 'S . T. The Rev. W. W. Snyder, of Jeffersonville, G. W. S. The Hon. Sylvester Johnson, of Irvington, G. W. T. TheR9V. R. D. Spellman, of Decatur, G. W. Chaplain. J. K. Pattison, of Lafayette, G. W. M. J. E. Knight, of Anderson, G. W. O. G. The minutes ot the morning session were read and approved. The committee on credentials submitted an additional report, showing 54 representatives present who were not at the morning session, making a total of members, together with 13 past officers of subordinate lodges who were entitled to a seat on the floor. Toe report was concurred in and the committee continued.

The grand lodge degTee was conferred on those who, being entitled to it, were present lor the first time. On motion ot P. G. W. C. Randall It was ordered that the lurther business of the gracd lodge be transacted in the subordinate degree, so that all members of the order may visit the grand lodge while in session. The hours of meeting and adjourning were fixed as follows: Morning session meets at 9 a. m., adjourns at 12 M ; afternoon meets at 2 and adjourns at 5 p. m. ; evening session meets at 7:30 p. m., and adjourns at pleasure. The ti. W. C. T. submitted his annual message, urging greater zeal in the work, pointing out what has been encouraging and explaining what has been discouraging in the past years' history ; comparing the temperance relorm to many of its parallels in the annals of the world, and arguing that this was the greatest and noblest reform of them all. Ninety-one new lodges have been instituted, and about forty old ones revived during the year. The woman's movement was considered as the natural outgrowth of woman's suffering and woman's education. It had accomplished vast good, and its influence would be felt in an improved public sentiment while time lasts. Temperance is now in politics, by the action both of its friends and enemies, and it must and will remain there until the defeat of the saloon keepers is as crushing and overwhelming as their business is infamous and degrading. Numerous recommendations were made as to the best method of advancing the interests of the cause and order, all ol which will be considered during the present Bession of the grand lodge. The G. W. S., submitted his report, from which it appears that the total receipts for the year were, with balance on hand last vear, $7,239 27. Total expenditures, 5,840 88. Balance in treaaury, 1 1,318 39. The increase of membership, principally gained in the last year, is 1,195. The following standing committees were announced : Finance Committee Isaac Underwood, Clark Macy, T. G. Beb an el. State ol the Order Sylvester Root, E'iz bethGale, John Macy, Legislation J. R.Randall, L. B. Stimpson. M. B. Harrison Appeals C. H. Clark, John A. Marvin, II. F. Underwood. The reports of the grand officers were re ferred to a special committee on distribu tion, consisting of T. B. Ros-, W. H. Shuts and Geo. Riffle. Representatives J. J. Talbott, James Tur ner, Sallie C. Jackson, E. II. Naftzger and R. L. Kays, were appointed a special com mittee on traded premiums. G. W. Treasurer Johnson, of the repre sentatives to the R. . U. ju, submitted report as to the action of that body, embrac ing the substance of the printed proceed ins;, which are already in the hands of the " different lodges. No other organization in the world, except the Catholic Church, is so wide spread as the Independent Order of Good Templars. Mrs. America Brookback, of Jeffersonvile, was added to the committee on recep tion and public meetings. Representatives Paul Hendricks, James Carver and Debbie H. Parker were appointed a committee on mileage. To-day at 2 p. M. was fixed as the hour lor the election of officers and R. W. O. L. rep resentatives. It was ordered that no mileage be paid be fore the Thursday afternoon session. The committee on distribution submitted a report, distributing the reports of the grand officers to appropriate committees. Ten o'clock this morning was set apart as the hour for exemplifying the unwritten work of the subordinate degree. The committee on public meetings sub mitted a programme lor last night's publ c meeting at Asbury M. E. Church, which was adopted and carried out, as will appear by report below. Representatives Harry Cassel, M. II Marks. Isaac Cook, Mrs. C. Knight and J, M. Bright were appointed a committee on degrees. Adjourned until this morning at 9 o'clock EVENING SESSION. The meeting at Asbury M. E. church was called to order bv the Hon. J. J. Talbott chairman of the committee on public meet ings, and was opened with a song by a se lected choir and a prayer by Rev. R. D, Snellman. G. W. Chaplain. After the ooeninz exercises. Mr. Geo. A, Wallace, of Southside Lodge, Indianapolis rielivflred an address of welcome in which Via naif! a deserved tribute to the temperance rranirAtions. the church and the ladies of and on their behalf welcomed the mmhflm ol the erand lodge to the city. Th Hon. E. Ii. Revnoids responded, thanking the Good Templars of the city for their warm receptions The large numbers of city Good Templars present he regarded

aa an encouraging indication of the future of good templarlsni in Indianapolis. He bid them God speed, and gave them his and the grand lodge's best wishes for their future prosperity. Mrs. Brookbout, of Je2ersonville, accompanying herself on the organ, sang in a manner worthy of that grand old piece, President Lincoln's favorite song, "Your Mission." The rapturous applause with which it was greeted showed how thoroughly the audience appreciated the song and the singer. Ten minute speeches were delivered by Messrs. J. J. Talbott, of New Albany: the Rev. Mr. Stimoson, of Delphi; the Hon. Isaac Underwood, senator elect from Jay county; Mrs. Mary A. Johnson, of Jeffersonville, editress of the Agitator; Dr. W. H. Sheets, of Jeffersonville; the Rev. J. G. Beharretet Princeton; H. CassiLot Terre Haute; the Rev. R. D. Spellman, of Decatur; the Rev. W. W. Snyder, of Jeffersonville; in all ot which the most encouraging view possible was taken of the recent temperance defeat at the polls, and it was promised that tnls was not exactly the day of jubilees, which belong exclusively to the temperance people, yet the time should come.and that right speedily, when they would rejoice in a complete triumph of the! principles. The speeches foreshadowed a political action which shall not depend upon any existing party. In one thing at least the temperance workers of Indiana do not lack. Ttey have a plentiful supply of that kind ol courage which is called pluck. The meeting was a success in numbers, enthusiasm, and renewing the determination of Indiana Good Templars to "pick their ffints and try it again." SECOND DAY OF THE CONVENTION. FURTHER REPORTS AND APPOINTMENTS THE "EVERLASTIKO CIDER" QUESTION. The Grand Lodge met at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning.the Hon. E. B. Reynolds.G.W. C. T., presiding and wasjopened with prayer by Dr. Snyder and a song by Mrs. America Brookbank. The committee on credentials reported a representation of 200 present. W. S. White, J. M. McCrea and Eliza Haines wereappointed a committee upon resolutions and an invitation was accepted to attend the daily nnion prayer meetings of the ' Y. M. C. A. A resolution requiring representatives to f Ornish themselves with regalia was referred. The report of the special committee, defining the duties of the O. W. Chief Templar was laid over for further consideration. This report stipulates these duties to be clerical and executive, and fixes his salary at $X)0 per year. W. S. Williams, R. W. G. S., of Canada, and Mrs. Mattie McClellan Brown, R. W. V. C. T., were introduced, and made short

speeches. In the statistics presented by Mr. Williams, Indiana stood sixth in tne amount ol work done last year by 65 grand lodges.. Adjourned until Z p. M. AFTERNOON PROCEEDINGS. The Grand Lodge convened at 2 p. m., as per adjournment, and was called to order by G. W. C. T. Reynolds. The minutes of the morning session were read and approved. The committee on credentials reported two additional representatives present. The report ot the special committee on the duties o.'theG. W. C. T. was again taken up and laid upon the table, and the special order, the election of offlers, was taken np. On the first ballot there were 123 votes cast; necessary to a choice, 62. E. ß. Reynolds received 51 votes; j. j. Jaibott, 57: W. II. Sheets, C; J. R. Randall, 3; and Harry Cassil, 4. On the second ballot there wer : 121 votes cast.of wblih the Hon. J. J. Talbott received C5 and the Hon. E. B. Reynolds 56. For grand worthy counselor there were cast on the first ballot 107 votes, of which Mrs. M. A. Johnson received 40; E. B. Reynolds, 62, scattering 5. On the first ballot for erand worthy vice templar there were cast 110 votes, of which lizabeth Gale received 10: Tomar A. Elliott, 14; Sallie C. Jackson, 82; scattering, On the first ballot for grand worthy sec retary there were cast 108 votes, of which W. W. Synder received 66; J. M. Bobmie, 35; scattering, 4. On the first ballot for grand worthy treas urer there were cast VI votes, of which Sylvester Johnson received 66; John M. Bobmie, 7; W. 1 Morris, 5; Geo. A. Wal lace. 11 ; scattering, 4. Paul Hendricks, Mrs. America Brookbanks and Dr. Pritchlyn were appointed a committee to award premiums to the lodges initiating the largest number of members. Representative Harry Cassil offered a res olution making a 1i?ht change in the con stitution, which was relerred to the commit tee on legislation. A resolution endorsing woman's suffrage was referred to the committee on resolu tions. A resolution to pay per diem to rerresen tatives was referred to the finance commit tee. The committee on credentials was in strucfed to inquire if anv lodge was repre sented which had not paid Grand Lodze an Kr six months. The committee on mileage made a partial report. The name ot Culner Lodge was changed to cairo. The everlasting "cider question" came np as usual ana was disposed of as usual. I he legislative committee reported in favor of striking out all that part of the constitu tion requiring the dropping, of the lowest candidates in balloting lor office. A resolution was adopted declaring it the duty of the officers of subordinate lodges to commit the ritual to memory. The district deputies were instructed to hold semi-annual conventions. Adjourned till 7:30 p. M. BVENIS session. The Grand Lodge convened at 7:30 p. m pursuant to adjournment, and was called to order by G. W. C. T. Reynolds. The minntes of the afternoon session were read and approved. Mrs. V.D. McGee, Mrs. America Brook bank, Mrs. M. B. Harrison, and Messrs. Isaac Underwood, J. S.Garrieus. 1. B.Ward, j. it. x-aiuson, j. it. itanaan, u. A.seiDridge. uarry cassn, ueorge A. Wallace an John M. Bohmie were nominated for representatives to the R. W. G. -Li., there oeing inree 10 elect. The G. W. L. was instructed to have the usual number of copies of the proceedings printed. A resolution to Instruct the represents Uvea to use their influence to have the obli gation so changed as to omit the word "cider," was Indefinitely postponed. . The committee on degrees submitted a re port recommending that the possession of the degrees De a pre-requlslte for elective otlicers in subordinate lodges. Pending consideration of the report the tel lers announced the result of the ballot for representatives to the R. W. G. L., Isaac Un derwood, Mrs. V. B. McGee and Mrs. Amer lea Brookbank, with Mrs. Harrison, J. S Garrigus and Harry Cassil as alternates. The report of the committee on degrees was taken np, and G. W. L. Johnson moved to amend by abolishing the degrees alto getner. The amendment and report were both voted down. G. W. Bain. G. W. Cand. P. G. W. C. T. of Kentucky, was introduced and welcomed by the grand lodge, responding to the wel come in an eloquent and soul-stirring ad dress, which the Grand Lodge found all too Drier. The committee on graded premiums to deputies organizing the largest number o lodges submitted a report, recommending

that the deputy organizing the largest number of lodges not less than 25 be allowed $100; second premium, ?75, rot lees than 20 lodges; third premium, $50, not less than 15 lodges; all deputies to be paid $10 for each lodge organized. The committee on finance reported the books and vouchers of the grand officers correct, and recommended the style in which the books had been kept; recommending that the salary of the G. W. C. T. be fixed at (400, the G. W. S. at $000, and the O. W. T. at $50, and that the per capita tax be retained at 12 cents per quarter. The report was concurred in, as was also an additional report trom the same committee unfavorable to the per diem resolution. The bonds of the G. W. S. and G. W. T. next were submitted and approved. Mrs. C. H. Knight offered a resolution forbidding the use of tobacco in the Grand Lodge room, which was adopted. Mrs. America Brookbank, at the request of the Grand Lodge, enlivened the evening session with some songs, which were loudly applauded. The committee on mileage submitted a final report, which was concurred in. O. W. O. T. elect Talbott announced the appointed officers as follows: G. W. M., Marks,of Jefferäonville;G.W. Chaplain Rev. James McKee, of Jenning; G.W.I. Guard, Mrs. Eliza Hains, of South Bend; G. W. O. G. James Carver, ot Putnam; G. W. D. M., Mrs. Michael Harrison, of Shelby ville. Adjourned till 8;30 this morning. A LAWLESS ATTEMPT. A PARTY OF LABORERS ATTEMPT TO CCT THE SNT ISLAND LEVEE THEIR ARREST MILL OWNERS THE INSTIGATORS.

A special to the St. Louis Republican, from Hannibal, of the 19th inst., says: A bold and almost successful attempt was made last night to cut the Sny Island levee, by a party of about ninety laborers from St. Louis. The steamer Victory passed this Dlace about sundown last evening, with the entire party on board, and without stopping here, proceeded to a point near tne nead ot the Sny, where the deep fill ot the levee shuts off the waters of the Mississippi from the stream which winds through and divides nto nearly equal parts the vast area of re claimed bottom lands located in Pike and Adams counties, 111. This stream is called the Sny, and is a kind of deep and sluggish agoon from lifty to seventy-nve yaras m width and from thirty to forty miles In length, debouching near Louisiana. The steamer left the main channel, and winding around among the numerous small islands lying along the Illinois shore, reached a point near the deep fill about dark, where she tied up in the brush. and the laborers, with their picks and shovels, wheelbarrows, wagons, teams and other apparatus necessary lor the purpose, were disembarked, and about 8 o'clock the work of cutting the levee was com menced. The fill at this point is about thirty feet deep and one hundred wide, with little or no water in the sny on the in side. Sooh alter work had been commenced a farmer residing in the vicinity discovered what was going on, and at once came to this city and reported the state of affairs to some of the large owners of land protected by the levee. A party of 14 or la men were at once collected and mounted. and under the command of Marshal Kellev. of this city, proceeded to the scene of action, where they arrived just before daybreak, surprising the men at work n the trench with drawn revolvers. They commanded the workmen to desist, which was somewhat reluctantly complied with but without resistance or the firing of single shot. The laborers were not generally armed, having only a few pocket pistols and two or three old shot guns and rifles among them, and were in no condition to make resistance. They were collected together and guarded until the sheriff of Adams county. 111., and his posse arrived at Qulncy with the proper papers to arrest and CONVEY TO JAIL THE RAIDERS. The Quincy party arrived about 9 o'clock this morning, and by that time quite a num ber of farmers from the vicinity bad gathered at the scene of action armed with shot-guns and rifles to assist in the capture. The sheriff of Adams county arrested the entire party, 90 strong, and forming a strong guard marched them through the woods about three miles to Fall Creek station, on the Q., A. & St. Louis railroad, where they were put on board a special train and conveyed to the Quincy lau. All their teams and implements were captured uy tne aumoniies. An attempt was also made to capture the steamer Victory. but those in charge of the boat seeing the ap proaching danger, stood out irom shore, and when the workmen were marched off to ward the station, the steamer turned her bow down stream, passing this place about o'clock this afternoon, without stopping,and with her passenger list considerably depleted The contractors in charge of the laborers say that they were employed to do this iob by Kupert & Khaw or Kockport, im. This hrm own tne .KOCKpori nouring muis aDout 20 miles below here, which are run by water from the Sny, and the levee having cut off the supply, they rssorted to this danger ous and expensive method of removing the obstruction. The work of letting the water in from the river was nearly accomplished, and in an hour more the flood would have been pouring through the cut which was trom eight to ten feet wide. It is estimated that fifteen hundred yards or earth were thrown out during the night. This wil have to be put back at considerable expense, Had the levee been cut, no serious damage would nave resulted to tne crops and pro perty in the bottom at this time, as at the present stage of the river the Sny would Dot have overflown its banks, but the levee would have been weakened, and in case o a rise great loss would have resulted to the farmers. Officers are in pursuit of the prin cipals who have instigated this outrage, and as the levee has the State of Illinois to back it, they will no doubt be made to regret this rash and foolhardy act. The mill owners bad their remedy at law, and already have a suit in court for damages, but becoming inipatient of the law's delay concluded to right tne matter by doing a great wrong. The Eyansville Journal reaches its hand over the party fence to say: We are gratified to know, from a paragraph which we copy from the Henderson Chronicle, that the first congressional district is not to be unrepresented in the race, and that the friends ot Col, George Shanklin think of presenting his claims before the democratic caucus. It in thought his services in defeating the republican candidate lor Congress entitle him to such distinction. We need hardly say that we are confident Mr. Shanklin could do much for Evansvllle in the Senate, and, furthermore, that he can come nearer filling the seat occupied by Dan Pratt than any democrat in the State. The foolish and indecent idea is put forward in Tippecanoe county of contesting the seat in the State senate of Judge John M. Larue elected by a large majority on the ground that bad the common please court not been abolished by the legislature his term ot office as jndge would not yet be out Such stuff is very silly. Judge Larue is a republican, but was fairly and handsomely chosen by the people of Tippecanoe county for their senator, and he is eminently qualified to honor tho position. He .will make a most worthy senator no matter what party elected him. It is not creditable for his op ponents before the election to indulge such evidences of spleen pyer a square defeat.

REPORT. THE NEW AMENDMENTS TO THE SCHOOL LAW. THE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENCE DIHCVtSED AN INTERESTING ARGUMENT IN ITS FAVOR JOINT GRADED SCHOOLS COUNTY B3ARD OF EDUCATION AND TOWNSHIP INSTITUTES. Further extracts, as given below, were taken yesterday from Superintendent Hopkins' biennial report to the legislature, which is being ' prepared from day to day. The various matters treated of. especially that on "county superintendency," will be read with interest. His arguments on that subject are practical and to the point; and will be of considerable weicht should the matter be revived by the next legislature: GRADED SCHOOLS. There are 271 graded schools In the State, but It is impossible to estinlate the number of these that are joint graded schools. Many of cur towes and townships have joint graded schools in actual operation, and so far as known to me are giving good satisfaction to the people. , THE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT. After citing the law on this subject, the superintendent says: Under the old la,w the county commissioners appointed the county examiner, but when the office of county superintendent was created that power was transferred to the township trustees. They were thought to be peculiarly ntted to make tins appointment, on ac count of their intimate connection with the schools. It would have been better to have eft this power where it was, since too often countv superintendents are liable to be biased in their opinions to the trustee. On the whole, however, no complaint has arisen from this source, and I recommend that no change be made in this matter now. The great power ol the county superin tendent rests in his visits to the schools. He has to a great degree entire charge of the school interest of his county. His suDervlsion extends alike to all, his cares are boundless, and bis labors unending. One branch of duty assigned to the county super intendents is that he shall have the general superintendence of the schools of his county. lie shall attend each township institute at least once each year, when he shall pteside at the same and conduct its exercises. He shall visit the schools of the county at least once eacn year for the purpose of INCREAS1NO THEIR USEFULNESS, and elevate, as far as practicable, the poorer schools to the standard of the best. He shall encourage teachers' institutes and associations, and shall labor in every practicable way to elevate the standard of teaching and to improve the schools of the county. This clause of the law is sufficient to occupy al most all the time of the county superintendent, and renders it his duty to labor aggressively in the cause of education. This aggressive work is extremely important, because the class of people who are most in need of education are most indifferent to its value. They have to be sought out indus triously, and urged to send their children to school. This is the dangerous and expensive class to societv, composed, in large part, of people who add depravity to ig norance, uois class even public lree educa tion has failed hitherto to permeate thor oughly, and it has existed so largely even in the counties which have been most liberal in supplying the means of education, that compulsory laws have been passed by several of the European government? to force the children into schools; and the same policy is now urged in many States of this union. The importance of bringing these people under the elevating Influence of edu cation can scarcely be over estimated ii moral and religious influences tail, if persis tent etlorts or countv superintendents so. comolish this desirable object in part onlv. it then becomes the duty of tne State to adopt coercive measures. To bring about this healthy educational sentiment is the object of the visits of the su perintendents, and to undertake to estimate their value in dollars and cents to a com munityis a manifest absurdity. lie who prides an education so little as to estimate its worth in dollars and cents is void of all those higher aspirations that prompt men to educate. The tounty superintendent is largely responsible for everything that enters into the organization and conduct of each school. He must see that it is provided with those educational appliances which are needed for - SUCCESSFUL INSTRUCTION. He must be concerned in making and en forcing all rules and regulations by which the school is managed. Ue must see to its discipline, plan of Instruction, uniformity of text books and proficiency of pupils. His relations to the teacher are intimate and controlling. He should be qualified to judge ol the teacher's work and to give sound and discriminating advice. Besides visiting, which can never be fre quent enough, the superintendent keeps himself informed or tne condition and prog res3 of the schools by means of the monthly r?ports from the teachers. These reports are voluminous and minute and require carefulness on the part of the teacher. The superintendent here inserts in his report a blank form for teachers' monthly re port, adopted by the county superintend ent's convention. The proper relation of the county superintendent to the schools of bis county is similar to that of the principa of a large school. Let any one imagine how burdensome and responsible would be the duties of the principal of a school of fifty teachers, and he has an idea of the duties of a county superintendent. To say that this officer is not needed and has not weighty responsibilities; to say that he can be dlsnensed with, and that the law allows him to be an idler Is not only absurd but is injurious to the public service, . WRITTEN REPORTS. ' In addition to the usual statistical report, the county superintendent Is required to furnish additional information embodied in a written report, relative to the condition of the schools, school houses and the general progress ol education, etc., in the county, They have responded with remarkable promptness In this matter. EXAMINATION OP DOCKETS, RECORDS. ETC. This work has been carefully performed by most of the county superintendents, as is exhibited in the following tables : The per diem of oounty anperin tender ts9-VS,(R0 69 Office expenses for same .. sViT2 H .tG3,002 73 02,472 7-1 Deduct amounts collected and paid ln. Net cost of county superintendency rer annutn................ of county examiner. . 110,529 99 The cost of county examiner exceeds the cost of county superintendents.... 521.8CG 71 In view of the foregoing facts, It will be a financial benefit to continue the system of county superintendency, and in view of the great salutary inflaences exerted by this system on the schools in the many other ways in which it presents itself is the almost unanimous wish of the educators of the State to have the system perpetuated. In fact, he who strikes at it aims his blow at the edncational heart and he who advocates it does a noble work for the State. The system is at present only on trial, and so far it has met tho anticipations of its friends. It needs to be tried and tested more before any cliange would seem to be

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desirable. At present it is most certainly the duty of the State to farther test its im-, portant workings and its special advantages! When it has proved itself worthless, strike it to the ground, but do not crush it without satisfactory test.

COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION. - The work of the board has been commend able during the past year. The counties have adopted text books, and are gradually ntrodncing them Into the sch-oX As soc-n as the introduction is completed n l the People become better acuiaiuted with the objects and benefits of thi board, it will cer tainly oe very popular. ' TOWX3HIP INSTITUTES. After citing the law on this subject, the superintendent continues : 1 ! There were 4,592 township InstVtutes heid last year, and everywhere cmes up the universal opinion that they hare awakened an interest amoug teachers, parents and scholars bever ' felt before. ' The county superintendent is intimately connected with both the county board of education and the town ship institutes. He presides over the county and conducts the township institutes. To the one he points out the cxcelencies of teachers, to the othv devotes his energies to Improve ;thosa teachers. His worK is in every way directed towards putting efficient teachers in the scbools. It is the supermtendent's dutv to encourage the teachers to improve themselves in every practicame way. He calls their attention to educational literature, books and periodicals, lectures to the people, and creates an educational sentiment never manifested be fore. He holds one of the highest positions in society, and is charged with labors and responsibilities to which few men are equal. HOW THIS OFFICER IS REGARDED IN OTFIER STATES, . General Eaton, commissioner of education of the United States, says: That State, county and city superintendents are indespensible to any system of public instruc tion. Supervision is the power which is compelling trom every civilized nation com mendation of American schools. Superintendent White, of Massachusetts, savs: Isext to the employment of able and skillful teachers the exercise of an intel ligent and careful superintendence is the most important Instrumentality in the successful management of our schools. i The superintendent also cites the authority or me superintendents of public Instruction in the following States as favoring the sys tem of county superintendency: Pennsyl vania, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Texas, aiMu9, ugiuia, ixiissoun, low a, pueril gan, Nebraska, and some of the Territories. I take pleasure In adding, that most of the states and 'territories have adopted some system of inspection and supervision lor their schools. In some places it has worked well, in others it has failed. In all cases of failure, so tar as known to me, the cause has rested upon the man and not upon the law. So it has been in Indiana. iraitniui and emcient men have produced good results, while poor and inefficient superintendents have brought the law into se mo disrepute. I recommend that no chancre be made in the law now, but that a good trial be given it for another two years'. The following is extracted irom a Virginia report, and ex presses our idea of THE IDEAL SUPERINTENDENT. He should - be a young man, .or a man who never grows old. Morally, he should be faithful,devout, and of good report. Mentally, he should be strong, sagacious, large hearted, vivacious, progressive. Educationally, he should have a scholarly training, at least a professional experience, or else a special aptuuae in tnis direction: with eome ora torical and marked expositor? faciltv. Habitually, he should be accurate in speech. courteous, active, metnooicai, iree irom ec centricities. Ills habits and tastes generally should lie in the line of his official work. And at the bottom of all should be a deep love for humanity and for his country, a believer in the exaltine power of true edu cation, and in the public policy of the State system. THE BAPTIST UNION. UM0N MEETING OF BAPTIST CHURCHES TO CONSIDER THE MATTER OF ORGANIZING A BAPTIST UNION. A union meeting of the Baptist churches was held at the First Baptist Church last evening, to consider the matter of organ izing a Baptist Union for this city. The attendance was large and much interest was manifested in the proposed association. Mr. W. H. Knippenberg stated the object of the meeting (which was given in the an nouncement of the meeting) and nominated Mr. David Burns as moderator, who was unanimously elected. Mr. Edgar VVilli ims was made secretary. The discussion upon the propriety of the organization contem plated was begun upon the motion of Mr, itay; that the meeting proceed to said organization. A substitute, however, afterward took the place of this motion, requesting the different churches to appoint delegates to a subsequent meeting to take action in the matter of organizing the union. These delegates are simply appointed to convey the wishes of their respective churches on the subject. Tending this substitute a general expression of views was indulged in, all the sneakers favoring the plan, but differing as to the purpose of the proposed union and what tonnection the various churches should have with it. The sentiment of the meeting seemed to be that the union should be formed of individuals independent of the churches. The decision of the moderator was 'that the union could have no power over the churches, and must of necessitv be a distinct organization. Remarks on the question were made by Col. .'John W. Ray, A. C. Atkins, Wm. C. Smock, the Rev. S. Connelias, Mr. Ames, James Sutton. Mr. Jillot, Moses Broils, the Rev. Dr. Day, the Rev. G. S. Gillespie and others. The pending motion was then adopted, the number of delegates trom each church being limited to three. The following named committee were appointed to draft a constitution to present to the next meeting to be held in two weeks from last evening at the same place: Mr. Swing of the Garden Baptist Church. Mr. Broils of the Second Church, Mr. Sutton of the First Church. Mr. Singleton of Mount Zion, Edgar Williams ot North Church, the Rev. Mr. Gillespie of South Church, Mr. Temple of the Judson Church, and J. Eoobman ol the German Baptist Church. After a brief prayer by Mr. Broils, the meeting adjourned. , Dr. R. I Porter, of Danville, Illinois, and his wife, who is also a practicing physician of longstanding, passed through this city on their way to London about two months ago, where the Dr. went to be treated by Dr. Thompson, the great surgeon, for calculus. The Danville Times Bays: Dr. Porter returned to his home in Danville a week ago, having been successfully treated, and is now in comparative health. The operating surgeon, Sir Henry Thompson, is renowned for his skill in removing stone from the bladder, and is the inventor of ingenious instruments for use in the operation. Dr. Potter brought home a full set of these instruments, in which the medical fraternity will be interested. Dr. Thompson had Napoleon III. for one of hi3 patients, but tho emoeror was not taken in time to save his life.

'ÄAZIEB'3 Bjjr. BITTEIL3, THE GBE1I - BLOOD AID niTHOB BEJfEDY. r . . v , From, the Cleveland Sunday 2Joruing Voict

greatly snperlor to any other prep&raUon fot searching the blood with which we are ae attainted, we can tvmUfv rmm n.mmi . tion. We know manv int,t vldnalsfor years afflicted have been pert a iivuuy moored to Health by their use. Mi r razier. thA rtrnnrlti-ii- fa m 4 .1.1.and is widely known a one or onr most proml ucin uupniem men. 1 references to t he toe value of hin iiAnt Kiii.m.. 77 known as citizens of standing and integrity. In Dlaced. ftrrl thAlr lost trn.vnw -, w . vconclQKlTe evidence or the estimation in whfco Mr. rrazler's Remedy is heU, particularly at r .i. t"'" " inamj auaiura mat nosiLlon tnat reanirM no riuvn.,iK 1 -.. . Etood I the tt of trial here. Ve can wi' h sa'atv! naao recommend with entire confidence Us twe elsewhere, by all who may be afflicted wiUi any kind of weakness or humor in the blood as tne mOKt KPitreninir ciK,nrfi.A.i.. 1 1 rfcmedy of-Which" we kve kny kSowlz? U ü5Srbo1feSUaDd l CSntr" tolwlri?e utAJUUK W. FRAZIEK, IToprietor, 591 St. Clair street, Cleveland. O. DISEASES OF TUE LIVER. When tlA liver hdmmiw .11asv4 . ... eased,the person so aßllcted is indeed miserable. The Kkin becomes sallow, the tongus is coatetl.coRtiveMesa rrevailxomel lines diarrho. desire to eat, tne patient is languid, devoid of r- nrfrv faint . i . wi j-"it,ujr.iui;, wearyia oouy ana oppressed in mind ; has a fit ot the bines: dull eyes and blotohed skin mmnioto tho . all of these will indicate that the Hvpr i in trouble; it is nature's voice crying for aid. DeV.?.1" u a n 8f rp8- In this disease Frazier s Eoot itinera act nice magic. SUFFERED OVER THIRTEEN TEAM UTTB LIVER COMPLAINT AND DYSPEPSIA, CURED BY THREE BOTTI.ES OF ROOT BITTERS. Mr. Frji ttt-r Tir 1 u TT? . t 1. . gratitude to you, and a duiy toward those wto sla, to make the following statement: I have ""uu lur wer mir been years. My complaint was a disease of the liver and dyseyes wm the coior of saffron ; I was sleery aod "5 wiiu uewacne, ana no appetite lor food of anv kind: I wn nmitwi ohu,l.. t! woman could be. I took bottle after bottle of patent medicint, and paid over 7U0 to the bel more than I can tAii rnn Kr lAtto k - " J ASIA I VVUiU get no relief until about two months aeo I pur. Bmithnieht- rirnni'kt. Iii VL'wi 1., ... this city. I used this bottle np, aud since tfcen Lave used nearly two more, and they are the only positive, sure cure for liver complaint aad dyspepsia I have ever tried; they bave cured me completely, and to-day I am as healthy as any person can be. You may use my name It vou see nmtwr. n 1 1. mov u ti. . r m t - - j t w ij uirAUB ui inducing others to try your discovery and Jca i-ureu, lor gooa neann is better than gold. Ever jiuunntuu. fiLLU UKASHAW, js o. 'a urange street, Cleveland. O ' IUI EUMATISM. Never hefora Vina hhsm n unfailingly successful in the rheumatic aTections as Frazipr'a mm.rs nn.n. t. i,. - ... . . ... v. inv wi ties will do more than a hogshead of liniments. for it carries out of the circulation the acrid humors in the blood nrton vhih iho .;c. depends. Fron RAMTTFTT. V. V T M P 4 T T . n.tnn cm. . --utuuiv i liruiiiui iiii over seven years, J have tried probably twenty physicians, and pent hundreds of dollars, a l with I nftvA flnn.ra1 nth 1. 1 i .1 out, reuei. 1 am now using your IVOOl Hitters, they are curing me. and I would not be without them for a thousand dollars. DISEASES OF TUE SKIN. All dispnjuMi rf ttm tbin . " - v isiisuu u Jf eases, for when the blood is pure the skin must be free from all unhealthy eruptions. Pimple on the face or b-dy, eryai pelas, salt rheum, ultoo. Burcs, uoi:s, caruuncies. tuotcnes in the the hair, 6ore eyes, running from the ears, etc., etc., are cansed by vile humors in the blood, which can be speedily exterminated by usuiz Fraxier's Koot Bitters. ROOT BITTERS A SURE CURE FOR HUMORS ANT. PIMPLES 02 THK FACE. Dear Sir: My object in writing the followlng is to spread valuable information. Haviaa been troubled with hnmois and pimple in my face, and body, and after trying KarsaparliL and many other remedies advertised, for searching the blood, and receiving no benefit, I commenced using Root Bitters, and less than three bottles has effected a radical cure. I hve never enjoyed such good health before, and I attribute It to the use of yonr Bitters. B. F. HERBST, Canton, O - FEMALE DISEASES. Frniicr's Ttoot EJtters have given health and spirit to thousands of females. The hollow cheek, the sunken eye, the sallow countenance the dark circles underneath the eyes are ah indicative of weakness of the female organs e generation, which are speedily overcome by til use of the Koot Bitters. HEART DISEASE. Constipation, Indijesl ion and failure to respire freely, causes palpitation of ihe beWt throbbing of the stomach, shortness of V breath, swimming or dizziness of the liead. numbness of the body, stagnation of the blood and many other distressing symptoms. Kraeier's Koot Bitters cures all such difficulties. It stimulates the circulation and removes all obstructicna. HAS DONE ME MORE GOOD THAN ALL TES MEDICINES I HAVE TAKEN FOR TEN TEAEä. Mrs. Daniel Smith, of Concord. N. H., afflicted with weakness, pain in the lungs and shoulders heavy pain over the eyes, restless at night, and tired, fainty feelings all the time, writes: Mb, Frazier Dear Sir: I received tut bottle of Bitters you sent me by express, end I have taken the wholeof it, anrl it has done m more good than ail the medicines I have evtaken, and I have taken more or less for te years. I thought I could get them from czj druggists, but they do not yet have them. I could have sold 115 bottles If I could have got them. I think yon might have a great sale fir your Bitters here. I want you tosend me six bottles for 15, the price you advertise. Send quick as you can, by express, C. O. D. It la tbs best medicine I ever saw. From yoar mst grateful friend, MRS. DANIEL SMITH. CATARRH. To cure Catarrh, cleanse the blood. It can ta cured in no other way. You can no more cere Catarrh by injecting and snuffing medicines into the nose than you can cure a scr9nous pore with local application. Frazier's Root Bitters will positively cure Catarrh. It Las never failed in a single instance. CATARRH CURED. Mb. Frazier: I wish to Inform yon w'at your w ediclne has done for me. I was afflicted with Catarrh In lu worst form for many years. I tri öd various medicines recommended by physicians, which proved but a temporary relief By the advice of a lady friend who was cared this same disease by your Koot Bitters, I procured one hall dosen bottles, and they have ac complished a perfect cure In my case. Bellevlcs that thousands are dragging out a miserable ex1 la nee from the effects of Catarrh, I cheerfully recommend your Koot Bitters to ail who a-a similarly afflicted. M ISS AMELIA BRANT, Euena Vista, Butler Co., Pa. CONSUMPTTVE3 MAD. Mr. Frazter Dear Sir: lam taking jo-zt Root Bitten. They have done me a great deal of good ; they have cored my congb. aÄd 1 faej like another person. Yonrs truly, BARNEY CAIN, Niagara, Ontario. FEVER AND AQUR. No other remedy will cure Chills and Fever and all Malarious Diseases so quickly as Fraxier's Koot Bitters. a rosrnvE antidote for fever and ague. Mr. Frazjer Dear Fir: For several moctit I have been afflicted with fever and ague, or weeks at a time I was confined to the house; my suffering was intense. I coald find no ccr until 1 heard of your Root Bitters, which wen recommended to me as having cured so manj persons. I have taken the Koot Bitten about two weeks, and they have restored me to tnj former health. With every feeling of gratltuii for your inestimable discovery, l am voars respectfully, JOHN ROLAND, No. E2 Prospect street, Cleveland, 0. Sold bv all druegists and at country' stcres Bold at wholesale by Browning A Moan, A. Kiefer, Stewart & Morgan, Hasklt Morris ad Terry Bros., Indianapolis, Meyer Bros. & Co., Fort Wayne, Leoiard Daie Sc t o.. Lonsport, CJullick & Berry, Terre Kante, Tmney dt Mooie Lafey v;te, and. KUUr WL.il?, LT5ÜTiliSiUi