Semi-weekly news-herald. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1895-1909, May 15, 1900, Image 4

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    DEDICATE
NEW
SCHOOL
Appropriate Exercises Are Held
on the Occasion.
Maj Prominent CltUn Deliver Ad
dnUM, Wkkh Were Interspersed
With Musical Selection Two ladles
Honored Wltb Prominent nea on
the ProrrtB,
. The oew high school building Was
formally opened Saturday evening,
the friends and patrons of the school
being invited to inspect the building:
and to listen to a short program pre
pared for the occasion. The rooms
looked delightfully new and fresh, the
brilliant gas and electric lights bring
ing out to good advantage the perfec
tion of finish and the convenient ap
pointments.' After the large audience was com
fortably seated Miss Ilajek opened the
exercises with a piano solo which was
brilliantly executed, and which
brought out the One tone of the new
piano perfectly. The invocation from
Dr. Baird was followed by an address
by H. D. Travis, his subject being
School Board Reminiscences." Many
amusing incidents were recalled by
him while serving on that honorable
body, and he also spoke of the vast im
provement in the morals and manners
of the pupils under the supervision of
the present excellent corps of teachers.
Mrs. Fellows read carefully prepared
paper on tbe "Missionary Work of the
Publto School." She spoke of the pos
sibilities of the students of the present
day, the degree of ' perfection that
could be attained, surrounded by the
perfect environments and facilities for
study. She also spoke enthusiastically
of the capabilities of the beautiful new
building, from a hygienic point of
view, to preserve the health and stim
ulate the energies of the students.
Miss Eauble played a violin solo, ac
companied by Miss Hajek.in her usual
dainty and finished style. Miss Ella
Clark also added greatly to the pro
gram by a vocal solo.
Mrs. Stoutenborough (poke most elo
quently on "What Constitutes a True
Education." Her earnest, sympathetic
interest in the subject gave her re
marks added interest.
Mr. Windham, as president of the
board of education, acted as master of
ceremonies, making an excellent ad
dress, and calling on Professor Mc
Hugh to round out the program with a
few closing remarks. The latter com
plied rather reluctantly, but his exces
sive interest in the 'schools and his
painstaking efforts to make the even
ing's exercises interesting, induced
him to speak briefly ot the work done
in the past,and of the plans formulated
for the future. He urged co-operation
on the part of tbe parents, without
which the best of teaching is futile.
The singing of "America" and the
inspection of tbe laboratory and con
veniences of the building closed the
. dedicatory exercises.
The opening of the new building
marks an epoch in the history of
Plattsmouth's educational life.and tbe
students of next year will enter with
renewed zeal upon their work. The
teachers who have struggled with the
inconvenietces of the old building will
partake of the enthusiasm and pride
winch every school patron must feel
when showing to admiring friends "our
new high school."
Most of the speakers of the evening
paid eloquent tribute to the life of
Frances Willard, whose pictured face
adorned the wall and whose beautiful
life and character cannot fail of being
an Inspiration to the students of the
present and those to come.
A IIAIlt - BREATH ESCAPE.
Joe Klein and Family Here n Close Call
For Their Uvea.
Joe Klein and family had an exper
ience last evening which they do not
care to have repeated. Mr. Klein has
been in the habit of hitching up his
horse near a steep embankment at
their home, and last evening after Mr.
and Mrs. Klein and little son bad got
ten into the vehicle ready to start out.
the horse began to back and in spite
ot all the driver could do it refused to
stop its backward course. Vehicle,
horse and occupants were in great
danger of going over the enbankment.
With great presence of mind, Mr.
Klein jumped out of the buggy just
as the hind wheels disappeared on the
edge and grabbed the animal by the
bits. In the meantime, however, the
horse stumbled and fell and this had a
tendency to increase the danger.
When the wheels went over the bank.
Mrs. Klein and son were both thrown
oilt, bat they escaped without Injury.
The harness was removed and the
horse was finally released from its per
ilous position. Mr. Klein is convinced
that the only thing which saved them
from being killed was his great pres
ence of mind, as he grabbed the horse
by the bits just In time to save the
whole outfit from going over the en
bankment.
Coffee Aft-ree With Von?
If not, drink Grain-O made from
pure grains. A lady writes: "The first
time I made Graln-O I did not like it
but after using it for one week nothing
won id Induce me to go back to coffee.
It nourishes and feeds the system.
The children can drink it freely with
great benefit. It is the strengthening
substance of pure grains. Get a pack
age today from your grocer, follow lhe
directions in making it and you will
have a delicious and healthful table
beverage for old and young. 15 and 25c
Motto.
All mnom Irnowln? .themselves in
debted to me will please call and set
tle. W. A. HUMPHREY.
All wall paper purchased from us
will be hung for 9 cents per single
roll. Gerinq & Co.
NEWS BUIEFLY TOLD.
A. W. Atwood sells the best pai ift on
earth.
Do not forget your engagement with
the Q Z's May 16.
If you know of something new please
call up number 85.
Doughnut?, cookies, buns, rolls, etc..
at the Vienna bakery.
County Commissioner Turner Ziok
came in this morning from W.b-ish.
Wiley Black went to Omaha this
morning with a supply of poultry and
egga.
The county commissioners convened
in regular session at the court house
today.
Mr. Willard promises a sensation in
his creation of the leading role in "A
Gay Deceiver." i
John Tigho, the Mynard grain
dealer, was in town for a f-?w hours to
day on business.
A. W. Atwood has the largest stock
of wall paper in the county from 5
cents per roll up.
If you want a new spring suit, made
in the latest style, call on Hudecek &
McElroy in 1 lock wood block.
Telfer, Shepard & Co. will clean
your bouse in and out, top to bottom.
Charges right. Plattsmouth telephone
327.
Have your suit cleaned and pressed.
It will look like new. Hudecek & Mc
Elroy will be glad to do the work for
you.
Charley Martin, the barber, made a
trip to Omaha this morning to pur
chase some additional supplies for his
shop.
A marriage license was issued in
Omaha yesterday to Viola Simmons of
Plattsmouth and Louis Weit-e of South
Omaha.
The Royal Neighbors will meet at
their hall Wednesday evening, May
16. Every member is requested to be
present.
The men who have been working on
the new opera house were compelled
to take a lay-off today on account of
the rain.
The gayest thing in towo this week
will be the performance of "A Gaj' De
ceiver." Opera house Wednesday and
Thursday nights.
Prices count we sell wall paper at
the very lowest prices and hang it for
9 cents per single roll.
Geking & Co.
The Q. Z. society will servo ice
cream, ices and cakes n?xt Wednesday
evening in tbe room in the Riley block
recently occupied by John T. Coleman.
A. W. White received a telegram
from Omaha last evening requesting
him to report at that place today to
serve as a petit juror on the federal
panel.
Cleanse the liver, purify the blood,
invigorate the body by using De Witt's
little early risers. These famous
little pills always uct promptly. F. G
B'ricke & Co.
For Whooping Cough, Asthma,
Bronchitis, or Consumption, no medi
cine equals Ballard's Horehound syr
up. Price, 25 aid 50 cts. F. G.
Fricke & Co.
The Vienna bakery now has a bread
wagon, and anyone wishing bread de
livered at their homes can leave or
ders at the store or call up Nebraska
telphone No. 216.
If you have friends visiting you, or
if you aro going to leave the city do
not be too modest but phone the News.
Your friends want to know what is go
ing on and we are always glad to tell
them.
II. N. Dovey purchased the Farth
ing property on North Sixth stre et a
sheriff's sale this morning, the con
sideration being $1,161.73. Severa
pieces of Weeping Water property
were also up for sale, but no purchas
ers were found.
Fifteen additional petit jurors were
selected yesterday to fill out the fed
eral panel. Postmaster C. H. Smith
of this city was one of them he being
notified of his appointment by tele
graph list night. Mr. Smith went to
Omaha on the early train to assume
his duties.
Sheriff Wheeler, Phil Thierolf,
Charles Schultz, W. K. Dunray and
Joel Rawls have been subr cennel by
the sheriff of Saunders county to ap
pear as witnesses against Hamilton
and Harris, the men being held at
Wahoo for breaking into a jewelry
store. The trial will occur tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock.
NEW
SUPERINTENDENT
mm
Council Selects Charles "Weldey
to Kim Light Plant.
THE COMING ATTIC ACTION.
Cnet of Chametora. for That Laughable
Comedy, "A Gay Deceiver."
The most talked of attraction in
town this week is the coming produc
tion of the laughable comedy, "A Gay
Deceiver," at White's opera house
Wednesday and Thursday nights. Asa
Lee Willard is presenting the play.
supported by the excellent local talent
It is under tbe auspices of the Heights
of Pythias and the proceeds will go to
the new librarv buildiuir fund. Tbe
following well known young people
make up the cast of characters:
Lysander, M. D.. with a vivid imagination...
'. . Asa Lee Willard
Colonel Lyon, (with a iorgiviaz disposition).
Lysander's uncle James Newell
ierDy Ashwood. (with a Picadilly accentl.Ly-
tsnder's classmate L. Demmie Hiatt
Francisco, (with an elastic conscience)
Roy Dodge
neuie uoldengate. (with a fickle fancy), the
coioners ward Ethel Dovey
uauy. twitn the soubriquet of "Little Tootsy
wootsy"), Lysander's stepdaughter.
Phylis Petts
rrudence Mayflower, (with New England no
tions). Nellie's friend Myrtle Levings
acene Newport at trie present time.
Act I Afternoon Lysander lies.
Act II Evening of the same day He contin
ues to lie.
Act III The next day The consequences.
Seats are now on sale at Lehnhoff's
store. Best seats 25 cents."
Ills Appointment Confirmed by a Vote of
9 to 1 Light Committee Instructed to
Formulate a New Schedule of Price
Bis Grist of Bills Considered by tbe
Finance Committee Other Local News.
Mayor Parmele called the city coun
cil to order in regular session last
evening. There wore no absentees.
Clerk Fox toad a petition, signed by
nine members of tbe council, asking
that Charles Weldey be appointed to
the position of superintendent of tho
light plant, in place of Mr. Boyer.
The clerk also read another potition
from a number of citizoae, which asked
that Coyer be allowed to continue in
the employ of the city in the capacity
of suparintendent of the light plant.
There was considerable discussion as
to what should be done with these petition.
Ilerold made a motion that Weldey
be the choice of the council, and by a
vote of 9 to 1 the motion carried.
Tho claim of J. P. Sattler was vetoed
by the mayor, as, it was claimed, it
would form a precedent which would
have to be followed in the future. Mr.
Sattler's claim was for salary for his
term as president of the council. Fitz
gerald, however, arose and explained
the reasons why he thought the bill
should be paid, and his honor agreed
to withdraw the veto.
There was considerable work or-
aercd done in the way of grading, re
pairs on sidewalks, etc.
The light committee was instructed
to formulate a new schedule of prices
for the coming year.
John Fitzpatrick was reaffirmed as
night police, and $10 per month was al
lowed Charles llassen, the merchants'
police.
On motion, the clerk was instructed
to advertise for bids for furnishing
lumber during the coming year.
APPLY FOlt ENDOKSKMKNT.
At I It It A V HAI'IKM.NtiS.
Ml-kkay, Neb., May 1.1. The W. C.
T. U hold its second silver modal ora-
toricul contest at the Christian church
Saturday evening. The class was
composed of the following young gen
tlemen: It5y Young, Wesley liurton,
Steven Uarn, Guy Steele and Walter
Snodgrass, all of whom acquitted
tbcmselresin a very crtditable man
ner. It is undoubtedly a source of
gratification to the young men and
their friends that all did so well and
that the iontest was so close. The
committee, composed of County Super
intendent Smith, William Rjed Dun
roy and William N. Baird of Flatts
mouth, awarded the medal to Mr.
Steele. The program was intersporsed
with music nn'd declamations, and, al
together, it was a very enjij'able af
fair. Among tho3G who contributed
to the success of the occasion might te
mentioned Misses (i-aco McDonald
and Sister Craig of Murray and Miss
Arn of Unioo, wheae speaking was
much enjoyed by the audience. Miss
Auguata llobb favored tho audience
with a piano 6o!o, which was well re
ceived Miss K bb's interpretation
gives a depth of meaning to her pieces
that is lacking in the ordinary per
former, making her playing doubly
enjoyable George Woods' vocal solo
was enjoyed by all. The ladies of the
W. C. T. U. expect to hold u series of
six silver medal contests, after which
they will hold a gold medal contest, in
which the winners of the silver medals
will be the contestants.
Dr. George II. Gilmore has pur
chased the property now occupied by
John Churchill as a residence and will
commence tbe erection of a fine ollce
building at once. The doctor is at
present located in the Murray Hotel,
but finds his quarters inadequate to
his increasing practice.
Miss Tinsie Smith of Plattsmouth
was a Sunday visitor in Murray.
James Fleming, our bustling livery
man, has purchased the property
which has been occupied by John
Churchill as a blacksmith shop. Mr.
Fleming will use tho building for a
buggy and harness room.
Mr9. William Holmes, who under
went a severe surgical operation some
time ago, is reported completely recov
ered. Miss Bessie Walker is visiting with
friends in Plattsmouth.
Mrs. J. W. Holmes enjoyed a vidt
from Misses Grace and Nellie Taylor
of Piattsmouth last Friday.
Harry Todd ha9 purchased the Roy
Allison land, eouthoast of towo, tho
consideration being $3,600.
Mrs. C D. Connally is visiting in
Kearney this week and Charley is re
siding at the home for tbe friendless.
Mrs. Dr. Allen is teaching school in
tbe Buck district this spring-.
Miss Fleming, an aged lady, roeiding
west of town, died last Suuday, pre
sumably of old age. Deceased came
to Cass county at at early day and is
quite well known over the county. She
had a number of relatives residing near
here. The obsequfes were conducted
from the residence on Monday.
Dr. George II. Gilraoro last Friday
performed a delicate 6urgical opera
tion on Will Troop, who was so un
fortunate as to have a malignant
growth on his lip. The operation was
a very painful one, but was a complete
success ard Mr. Troop is now well on
the road to recovery.
The Junior Christian Endeavor so
ciety of the Christian church is ar
ranging for an ice cream and straw
berry social, to be held in the church
Saturday evenirjg. A good attendance
is expected.
J. Q. Connally left last Saturday for
Sumner, Neb., where he will reside in
the future. Mr. Connally is a well
known stockman and will engage in
I the cattle business in his new home.
Independent Telephone Comp.tny Slay
Soon Knter I.luco!n.
The following in regard to the pro
posed extension of- the Independent
Telephone Company's line into Lin
coln appeared in today's State Journal:
"Messrs. Parmele, Pollock, Ewing
and Clark of Plattsmonth, represent
ed the Western Independent Long
Distance Telephone company, appear
ed before the board of directors of the
Union-Commercial club and presented
the case of this company, which is
sockijg an opportunity of doing busi
ness in Lincoln, promising cheaper
telephones than now in use in this
city. The board seemed to bo almost
unanimously in favor cf a competing
company and tho matter of preparing
a suitable series of resolutions for pre
sentation to the city council was re
ferred to a committee consisting of J.
C. Seacrest, John T. Dorgan and W.
D. Fitzgerald. This committee will
report at a special meeting of the di
rectory to bo held next Monday.
"The following letter showing what
was done in Fairbury was read to tho
board:
FaIKUKKY, Neb., May 11, -1900. T.
II. Pollock, Manager lattsmouth
Telephone Co., Plattsmouth, Neb.
Dear Sir:- Wo notice by the State
Journal that as soon as you get Lin
coln connection you are coming here,
and would write you at this time to
give you an idea of our Fueeess here
and to also assure you of our hearty
co-jperation with your company when
you get iu our neighborhood. We
have eighteen miles of standard toll
line built in this county in the direc
tion of Lincoln and we aro particular
ly anxious to connect with our state
capital citjT, as most f our long dit
tance talk is with that city, and it
would bo to the mutual benefit of both
Fairbury and Lincoln to have this
connection, as the Hell company has
not one merchant on their list in this
city, and only abjut thirty 'phones in
all, which I understand aro put in free
of charge, while our exchange has
every merchant in the city and a bona
fide paid list of two hundred and fifty
subscribers with a number of orders
j-ot unGlled. You can readily seo
where tho mutual benefit would coma
in, both to Lincoln and us, to get a
long distatico connection, for as all our
'phones are of tho long distance pat
tern our subscribers could do all their
long distance talking fioin their own
homes and Lincoln could catch anyone
they w anted without message and fee?.
Wishing you success iu Lincoln,
which jour reduction in rates will
surely give you, as it h s us at this
point, and with kindes-t regatds to
Mr. Kwing, I remain jours trulv,
K. C. llAXSEX,
Secretary Fairbury Telephone Co.
I'KKSON AL M KM ION.
F. J. Morgan visited in O.naha this
afterno n.
Miss Ella Clark pcnt tho day in tho
metropolis.
Mrs. D S. Gui'd wont to Omaha on
the fast mail.
P. S. Uarnes of Louisville visited in
tho city tod y.
S. II Atwood and wife returned to
Lincoln this morning.
W. W. Coatcs made a business trip
to Omaha this morning.
A. N. Sullivan went to Lincoln last
evening to attend court.
M. II. Pollard of Nehawka was in
town today for a few-hours.
J. M. Patterson was a business vis
itor in tho metropolis today.
James Murphy was in town todsy
from noar Weeping Water.
Mrs. Harry Cool id ge of Load, S. I).,
is visiting relatives in tho city.
Mark and J. W. Burton of Murray
were Plattsmouth visitors lolaj.
J. L. Rjot and J. II. Ilaldeman were
attending federal court in Omaha to
daj Charles Shceloy, tbe bridge contrac
tor, was a visiter at the court house
tod a j.
Philip Thierolf and Joe Klein wero
passengers for Omaha on tho early
train.
Misses Mia and Uarbata Goring and
Mrs. W. W. Coates spent the daj' in
Omaha.
Attorneys D. O. I.vyer and S. M.
Chapman made a trip to Sterling to
day on legal business.
Mrs. Klla Harrison of Alliance is in
the city for a visit vuth her brother.
Meek Davis, and familj'.
Kmmons Richey left this afternoon
for Phillips, Neb , whero he will work
in his father's lumber yard.
U. C. Kerr is assisting A. W. At
wood in tho drug store, and 6ays he
can sell wall pajer like a houso a-fire.
Peter Mumra, of Ilavolock, who has
been the truest of II. M. Soonnicesen
and family for sovcral days, returned
homo tod ly.
Professor J. (J. Mcllugh and Hilt
Wereott took the third degree work of
the K. of V. lodo at tho mooting of
that order last evening.
Miss Catharine Woods of Lincoln,
who was recently appointed by the
board of education to teach the science
department of the high school during
the next term, was a visitor in the city
over Sur day.
Ktl-S on Mmsourl facltir.
The Missouri Pacific has mado a rat
of $1.9.5 for tho round trip to Auburn
on May 22 and 2.'5, on account of tho
democratic and populist freo silver
congressional conventions. Tickets
good to return May 24.
C. F. Stoutkn hhrouuii. Agent.
Ice, Ice, Ice!
See McMaken & Son for best ico in
the city. All books strictly cash. Of
fice opposite Hotel Ililey. Plattsmouth
'phone, office, 72; residence, 73.
Call at the Vienna bakery for fresh J
bread, cakes, pies, etc.
Homeseekers Excursions
Via BurliEgton route April 17, May 1
and 15 and June 5 and 19. One fare
for round trip plus $2 to points in Ari
zona, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mex
ico, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado,Idaho,
Kansas, Nebraska, etc. See local
ticket agent in regard to further par
ticulars. Notice.
To the People of Plattsmouth and Cass
County:
' Save your money by buying your
wall paper of the undersigned. I will
save you 25 to 40 per cent. Compare
my piper with any in town as to grade
and price, and convince your elf. Call
at corner of North Seventh and Locust
streets, or drjp me a card and I will
bring sample books to your home for
examination. ALLEN STL'LTZ.
Plattsmouth telephone IS3.
Enjoy yourself Wednesday, May 16
by calling on the Q. Z's and partaking
of their excellenet ice cream and cake.
Kins; Alfonso
Advises the Sultan of Turkey
to pay up promptlj-
We advise you to be prompt in ret
ting' one of our Special Sale
$10;QO SUITS.
We are passing- tliem out every day
to well pleased customers'.
V jew Them in Our Corner W i n d o w .
WESCOTT&
The "Boss". Clothiers.
so
E. G. DOVEY & SON.
JFe arc now prepared to show jou the
largest stock of Spring and Summer Goods
ever brought to the city. Our goods were pur
chased at last year's prices, which means
TUB LOWEST, and we aie giving our
patrons the "benefit.
Dress Goods
All the latest Novelties in Tailor-made Suitings,
Cheviots, Coverts, Poplins, Venetians and Sergrs.
.. Willis..
An elegant line of Silks in blacks and colors
bought direct from the mills.
Wash Goods
In imported Dimities, Egyptian Tissues, Satin
Stripe Dimities, Foulards, etc. Best shirting
prints, 5c; fine line of Ginghams regular 15c
kind for 10c; nearly 100 styles to select from.
Oivipets
We are the rccorned lerd.'rs ii
this department and carry th ;
larest stock in the cottntv.
Call and see our fine A1V
wool 2-ply Ingrains at 59c, an
our vcr3' best, Extra Superb,
65c; present vjltie, 75c.
NEW PATTERNS..
Velvets,
MoqucUes and
Axminsters,
Made and . Put Down for S
81ioes9 Jhoes !
Cloth
Top.
llTHAT THIS
f C",S BRANDED
I Wl N EVER
jY SHOE.
Light as
A Feather
We are sole agents
for
Queen
Quality
Ladies'
Shoes--$3
And Budd's Baby
and Child's Shoes
Everything- in EMBROIDERIES, LACES
and YOKINGS.
New Mattings,
Oilcloths,
Linoleums,
Rugs.
Agents for
Butterick Patten
i
A NEW SCHOOL.
Coo.
DlHrimition of tbe Advisability of
nollilatiog School Districts.
This weok I continue the discussion
of tho above question with some ex
tracts from the reports of two Buper
intendenta in northeastern Ohio.
Report of Superintendent F. E. Mor
rison, Kinjjsville, Ashtabula county :
Tho new school system, which is
known as the Kingsville system of ed
ucation, has been formulated with
marked success.
liy this system the pupils of the sub
districts are given the same advan
tages for obtaining au education as
tho village pupils, and this result haa
oon obtained without working any
disadvantage to the village pupils, for
we have been enabled to open a new
room and supply another teacher in
the village schools, thus reducing the
number of grades in each room and
piving all the pupils better advan
tages. We have sufficient room yet
for several more j'upils without
crowding the roomc.
Tho pupils cf the eubdistricts are
not only given the advantage of 'more
cxteudid class associations and larger
classes with which to recite, but have
also tho advantages of a bcbool where
the teacher has fewer recitations and
can give more time and attention to
each recitation; thus the pupils' pro
gress is much more rapid than is pos
sible in a school where there are three
timos as many classes and one sixth
the number of pupils. It is a fact that
the work of the teacher depends more
upon the number of classes to recite
than the number of pupils in attend-
SYSTKM. I spirit in being pioneers in formulating
and placing in operation a Hjfctom of
education superior to any in tho stale
of Ohio, and which is to be the Bystam
of the future. The board of education
has been ensb'ed, under tho new sys
tem, to conduct Its financial matters
by better business methods, buying its
supplies in quantities and lettirn its
con tracts on competitive bids, and by
centralizing the school, thus saving
many needless expenses.
S'nce the schools were centralized
the incidental expenses have decreas
ed from $800 to $1000 per year, to from
$400 to $600 per year. All other ex
penses have also decreased, which
may bo seen from the following table
compiled from the clerk's records:
Expenditures of the board of educa
tion of Kingsville, O.
I 3.2i:t nr.
3.TIB z
18HSHK)
1X90-91
1H91-92
Total lor three years $10,17. Ki
UK 93 $ 3.1M44
1K93-M 3,07:.73
IS'.' 9. 2.331.20
Total for three years $,or,7.37
It should be mentioned also that the
permanent improvements made by the
board of education during the past
three year are nearly double tho
amjunt made duriner the preceding
three years.
Here are a few statistics from Buffa
lo Center, Iowa:
For tbe past fow years several
school districts have been conveying
children to and from school.
Perhaps the plan is conducted on a
larger scale at Buffalo Center, in Win
nebago county, than at any other Iowa
anco. It is a pleasure indeed to Dote ; point. In response to inquiries made
that the attendance in the subdistricts
that have availed themselves of the
new system has increased from 50 to
150 per cent in some cases, and a larg
er increase in all cases; the daily at
tendance In the subdistricts has in
creased from 50 or 60 per cent to 90
or 95 per cent, thus increasing great
ly the reiurns from the school funds
invested. This has been accomplished
at a saving of more than one thousand
dollars to the tax-payers in three
years.
The board of education and citizens
of Kinpsville are to be congratulated-
for their progressive and energetic
by the department of p jblic instruc
tloo, Principal A. A Sifert makes the
following report:
Number of children conveyed to
school? Answer. Forty-nine.
Average distance children are con
veyed? Answe", From one and one
half to five aod one-half miles.
Number of teams used? Answer.
Four.
Cost of team and driver per month?
Answer. Twenty-five dollars. '
Number of schools closed by reason of
transportation ol children? Answer.
Four now and six next year.
Length of time In months children
have been conveyed? A
years of nine months eacfi.
Intimated amount savour ,
Answer. Eighteen dollars
or $-54 per month, or $4.'i
year. ;
Is tho p'an generally m
Answer. It is.
Iljm rk: The plan is ct
iefuctory es;it-ci.! ,y t i 11ni
who have tried it. I h tv j
ful attention to tho finaucm
I beleive my figures aro r.r
sides the above, the to
saved the -o-t of erecting 1
houses. Our bus man are r
contract bids. The routft
fully planned and let to the.
S(if)HihIe bidders. They fi
own means of conveyance
wraps. Tho "busses are clo-pt-ted,
thus affording prA
the children o caeT of b.
Contractors u'ive bonds to ;
house whero children of '
'ive. The-drivers aro uu'
to have tho children undei
the load to and from i-cho
t-o eign a contract to nelih
allow swearing, uie to burr
any bad conduct, and iu
they allowed to drive
trot. List winter -w
momotor registered forty
low zero and our coun
could not mako thir scl
from two to throe dnvseae
lost only one day each.
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