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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-10-13
BarbariSnl.


A journal published at La Crosse, VIA
gives very painful account of the brutal
way IN which children are punished by
the teachers in common schools o.. that
place. One little girl was whipped for
the objectionable crime Of taking sly
bite Of an apple" After the logging,
the child, piteously sobbing, was placed
upon table, as warning spectacle to
the whole school, and then was made Q
general search Of tho chldren's pockets
for contraband apples. Something like
a dozen apples were the results Of the
search, all Of which, the writer goes on
to say, the little girl on the table "was
actually forced 70 eat, until the child cried
with internal pain. and vomited in the
school room, for which supplemental
'effense she was kept after school,"
1t is hardly possible to believe that this
account can be literally correct. 1t is
difficult to suppose there can be found in
any public school in civilized country a
teacher that bears so close resemblance
to demon as the La Crosse teacher must
bear, to have been guilty of the atrocity
alleged. pa.,n
Yet it is perfectly well known that ex>
tremely atrocious anu brutal cases of
corporal punishment in the schools do
occur, even in this city. And their oc-
currence will continue so long rs corporal
punishment is not altogether inhibited.
Ii is all very well to advise, as school su.
perintendents generally do. that corporal
punishment shall not be inflicted in
passion, but only in a cool, calm, judi
cious, and consiaerate manner; but until
| the race of schoolmasters become race
of angels, such advice will be only words
wasted. The simplest, mildest. calmest,
coolest, most judicious, or considernte'
Of striking child is an act of brutality,
from which passion in some degree is
inseparable. When children are no Ions
ger whipped in passion, they will not be
whipped at all. And while whipping il
tolerated at all, there will he frequent
cases of terrible whipping. but Of which
the crime is only greater in degree.
There in this business no middle
ground. Either the whipping psst must
he totally banisbcd from the school room,
or an excuse must be found for the most
horrible case Of child logging. If the
inhction of physical pain is necessary in
any case, the infliction of great deaf Of
physical pain will be necessary in some
cases. And thus the much-loved system
Of physical torture will rise by grada-
tions fir m the simple brulsing OF child's
palm, for taking a sly bit of an apple, to
the roasting of another child's feet in q
he'd Of live Goals, for some graver trans
uression. The system. in whole and in
detail, is a system of brutality and bar
harism that people calling themselves
Christians ought to lie ashamed of.
1t is encouraging and gratifying to
know that the press is very generally
raising it's voice against it. The abolition
of this relic of barbarism il to he sought
through the force of public opinion, and
the press. as the most potent engine Of
public opinion, is theagent through which
the banishment Of the whipping post may
be speedily brought about. Let the press,
therefore, proceed in this great work Of
eal humanity.-Echr.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-10-13

Modes Of Walking.
Observing persons move slow; their
heads move alternately from side to side,
while they occasionally stop and turn
around.
Careful persons lift their feet high and
ace them down. pick up some little oh.
struction and placs it down quickly hy the
side OF the way.
Calculating persons generally walk with
their hands in their pockets and their
heads slightly inclined.
Modest persons generally etep softly for
fear Of heing observed.
Timid persons often step off from the
sidewalk on meeting another and always
20 around stone instead Of stepping
over il.
Wide awake persons ''toe OUT" and
have long swing of their arms, while
their hands move about miscellaneously.
Careless persons are forever stubbing
their toes. f
Lazy persons scrspe about loosely with
their heels, and are first on one side Of the
walk and then on the other. sr sss'
Very strong minded persons place their
toes directly in front Of them, and have .
kind of stamp movement.
Unstable persona walk fast and allow by
turns. s IS
Venturous persons try all roads, trsS
qaently climb thee fenoes instead Of xoih :
through the gate, and never ies down Z
bar.
Ono idea persons, and always very sci
| 6sh ones, ''toe in.'f
Cross persons arc very apt q hiA tki
knees together. 2s,
Good natured persons snap their fpgs
and thumb every few steps.
| Fun loving persona hAye : tinA, A,of q
movement. E1cA. = z.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-10-13
Elon, the New York Sun.
A Millionaire Conductor.


Not one. perhaps. Of the thousands wht
daily ride on the Sixth avenue cars evel
dreamed that a mnIlions.ire was among the
brusque, oftener very rough, men who are
employed as conductors. Yet there is one
whose drafts for amounts large enough t.
buy Fifth avenue mansions would be hon
ored in any bank in New York. lie is one
Of the best appearing of young men
strong, tai, and has an eye as black and
piercing as a Spaniaru's. Eight 10 til.
40 this young man started from th,
"iIal.s of the Montezumas' for trip
around the world. lie took $4,000 IN
sterling exchange. This amount was sup
piled by a generous Mther, with instruc
tons tn draw for Ill sums required after
that was exhausted. The father 10 al
Ensliehman, q manufacturer Of twenty
sever years residence in the city ano
valley Of Mex ca, where he has accumu-
..,0 several millions vi properly. Hn
family consists If wife, this son, tie
Sixth avenue col ductor, and u daughter
The ron came to New York, and hls mon'
ey vanished Us other large amounts have
rassed ilen other hands. The rounds ol
Gotham, coa, hes and varied pleasure, one
constant whirl Of excitement, soon lell
our hero without money with viii. h t.
continue his contemplated swing around
the worlds circle. Ashamed to draw for
additional funds SO soon after leaving
home. he s,upht employment and obtain
ed il. An elegant wardrobe is hung
away, while with coarser garments he
pursues bis conductor life on strsetcar.
At reasonable time from his arrival, and
after he reaches London (he 10 saving his
money for that purpose), he says that he
will draw upon his father. He does his
work cheeriully says no has learned q
world of Lessons, taken thousands Of in
suits, thrown dozen wretches from his
car during the last four months, and all in
ell does not regret his experience Of cal
life in New York.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-10-13
Averaging Expenses.

Ii Is very seldom that any business car,
BE- counted upon as sure to yield large
and constant income. There are many
chances and casualties in trade and busi-
ness which cannot be foreseen. He is u
fortunate man indeed. whatever his calling.
no does not find himself sooner or latter
"going out Of fashion," The new comer,
or more dashing, ingenious, or willy com
pettor, will sometimes distance an old
public favorite. Or successful man may
he spoiled by success. or over confidence
in his reputation. For those and many
other reasons, it should be. the effort oi
every man to become independent Of his
business. We mean that hr . ould place
"a part. however small, Of his earnings II"
some description of investment. which
shall be secure from the chances which
effect his regular calling. To do this. he
should tax, not his business means, but
personal vanity, and be content to creep,
40 the phrase goes. before he attempts to
walk and to walk before ne essays 10
run. There is many o man who looks
back on the careless expenditure of past
years with regret, hut who might now 10
assisted by the interest Of his prosperous
acquisitions, if he had but funded, instead
of spending his money for temporary
ati6cation. Workingmen, while in the
prime Of their strength and manhood, and
in the receipt of liberal wages, might Sc.
cure themselves not only against the dis
tant day Of old age. but also against much
Of the inconvenience Of dull times, Of
sickness or Of forced inactivity from any
other cause. Whoever will make 6rm
rule, and abide by it, always to live with.
in his income, is on the safe road to
competence. if pot to wealth.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-10-13

xldSr0c19s1uWOlcu never saw mh'i
I.fare" Oadah then related the occur
.acrs nf his journey, without any con.
sanl ut Or palliation.
"S,n. said the hermit, ''let the errors
Ind fslIiss. the dangers and escape Of this
lay, sink deep into thy heart. Remember
10y son, that hu,nan life is the journey 81
dsyux We rise ia the ,n,rning Of yoa tn,
faltqf slInr, sad full Of expectation We
~ ts@wAri Vith spirit and hope. with
gaissy md With diligence, and travel on
J while = ths direct road o. piety, to-
sasa sks a4psioss Of rest.
In q short time. We remit our fervour,
and erdeavour 70 6nd some mitigation OF
Our duty. and some moro easy means OF
>btsi9iag the same end. We then relax
our vi aour. @apl ras,iys no longer to bs
t,rri6al with ori,ass at IL distance /; but
ly epse par owo eon+sancy, and venture
anpsossh what We res,lve never to
,e4. We thus enter the bowers Of ease,
4 repes> ia the shades Of security.
Here the heart softens. and vigilance
psidss W are thsn willing TO enquire
ethw asoEhss slsanee cannot be made,
vAsthss vs nsy po<. q lsast, turn
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-10-13

A collection Of twenty-five pins, very
well made, has just been placed in the
Louvre. They were found in the subter-
ranean watts Of Thshes and were made
more than 5000 years ago. showing that
the modern invention is only . re-iuvcn-
ton,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-10-13

"A prudent man," says . witty French
man, ''is like . pin. His head prevents
him from going too far"
Why are horses in cold weather ike
medlesons gossipss Because they are the
bearers Of idla tails,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-10-13

The maxim, ''strike when the iron il
hot" is getting altogether too rlow for
the age you must mako it bot by strik-
ing.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-10-13

tn cure sorns: Hold your fest near
the Ore until the ooras pop. This 10 said
- b . sure cure,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-10-13

RANGE or tue uUNAN EyG.-rhe range
Of the human eye may be JUDGED Of from
consideration which gives US at the
same time good idea Of the scope Of
animal structure. Surprising that an
individual Of every known species were to
take its stand bet cen the two species
that were respectively the next larger and
the next smaller than itself, the smallest
known animal ut one extremity OF the
line, and the largest standing ut the other;
and then supposs we were to ask which
creature occupied tho middle place, hav-
ing rs many degrees of Size below it as
above, and vs. many above it as telow,
that place would he found to he occupied
by the co,p,non house.6y. What stu
pendous optical lnstrumens must that be
which, assisted with few brass tubes and
some disks Of xlass, shall discern crea-
ture as much smaller than hy, ~ 6y
i smaller than M elephant. Little Things
qf Nstsrs. at@
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-01-24

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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-01-24
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENTS.
DAGE CO.'S IMPROVED ROOFING.
INSURE Al. FULLY GUARANTEED.
Over 800 in the city-some of them three years old
OFFICE. 90 CAMP STREET.
Roofing Material at less than New York prices. ma

NEW ORLEANS GAS WORKS. October IT, 1868.
There are eight Of PAGE & CO.'S ROOFS at the New
Orleans Gas Works and all perfectly tight. Those put
up three years ago are apparently intact During the
the best of slate roofs failed to
keep out the rain not single leak eenld be found in
by Page e. Co. During the last three
years. employees of these Works have had twenty
of these Page & Cas- Roofs and, without exception
speak of them in tho highest terms. My experience
with this roofing has been perfectly that
trial to become satisfied of their merits.
WIN. McCULLOCH, Manager.
fully concur in the above and recommend Messrs.
Page Co. persons desiring work in their line. The,
Gas Light Company have had extensive dealings with
this and have always found them prompt and rea
BILE. tn22 3m) n. o. j. T1SDALE, Genl Supt.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-01-24
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
To all who value their Sight, and wish to improve it.
KERN AFGHAN & CO.,

Beg to offer to those in need Of Lenses, their
GENUINE BRAZILIAN PEBBLE SPECTACLESwar
ranted to eyes unimpaired extreme old
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OPTICS isin accordance with the philosophy Of nature
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Tho advantages Of improved Brazilan Pebble
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men of both Europe and America and approved the
best spectaces for tho Of tho
impaired vision.
For Gale onlyby KERNAGHAN Il CO.,
MIS- SIN Opticians No. IL Camp street.
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TuTnituro taken down and put and Pinnoo removed
carefully, on most reasonable bernas .---. : u
Orders may left ct the Music Store Of Nessrs Zorn
& Bremen, No 06 Camp street
The Car stands at the corner Of Camp and Poydfna
otreeta mil 1y
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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-01-24

1
| ing clouds, there seemed to beam upon her the
vision of face, SO perfectly lovely, so bearning
with heavenly sweetness, that she dropped her
| dazzIed eyes beneath the radiance of its beauty.
|" Stella Matutina," she whispered, :" ora pro
1 nobis." tI .
| aAncela, Angela n said a sweet voice at her
\ side. She trembled. Gear not, said the voice,
| /" but look upon me.n She looked, and saw
| tall figure, with dropping wings and flowing
robe, white and dazzling, like the snowy clouds
which sometimes hover around the edge Of the
blue midday sky.
az am thy guardian spirit, Angela" he said,
in soft ringing tones; from the hour when God
first gave thee to my care, q feeble, motheriess
infant, each day have guided thy footsteps,
every night thou hast slept beneath the shadow
of my folded wings, therefore fear not, but an
swer me. Could'st thou, my child, picture to
myself the face of her who was conceived
without sin, whose beauty, clothed with the
sun, thy proud father, in the conceit of his
heart, thought to give to the world upon yon-
der canvasp
"Ohi yes" whispered Angela, al have seen
in my dreams q face 80 gloriously lovely that it
} could only belong to the mother of my God (;
} would had the skill to paint itP
"Take up the pencil" said the angel, point
ing to her fathers broken crayon, and try; !
> myself will guide thy hand. 1t is only the
pure of heart such as thee, my child, who are
worthy to paint the beauty of the Queen of
Q Heaven he," pointing to her father, cannot
picture it even to his own soul, for Lucifer, the
) spirit of pride himself, is ever by his side, and
a his dusky shadow hides from thy fathers sight
8 the vision that thy pure eyes saw painted In
b the morning sky"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-05-10
A smiley Letter.


Grace Greenwood publishes the fol-
lowing racy and characteristic letter in
the Philadelphia Star:
To HE Editor Of The Star:
SiR-Ifind in your issue of yesterday
the following paragraph:
DIR. Lippincott (the husband OF Grace
post Office Department, was an appli-
cant for the position of General Super
iptandent in the Post Office Department,
but failed to get the appointment
During the visit of Mr.. Macready to
this country, as he was travelling on a
Western steamboat, he was pointed out
Nv waggish clerk, to a rough back
giving concerts in the West. The great
tragedian sat apart, on the deck, wrap
ned in poetic contemplation and insular
dignity: but the tall Misso9rian strobe
immediately up to him, and with a
startling slap on the shoulder, thus adj
dressed him: Hello. old boss! Old
Bull! whar's your fiddler
The stately actor turned upon him,
and, with whitening look, and in the
most tragic tone, replied; Sir, am
not a horse, neither am bull. Meth
er have a fiddle.'
In like manner have to reply that
Mr., LIppincott of Philadelphia, the
husband of Grace Greenwood is not q
doctor: neither is he a fourth class
clerk in the Postofic Department.
neither has he been AN applicant for
the position of General Superintendent
of the POsI-ofhce Department. neither
has he failed to get the appointment.
AS flor the excellent DR.. Lippincott,
Is it not enough that he should miss of
the office to which he aspired, that you
must divorce him from his lawful wife,
a most estimable lady, and bestow him
upon q stranger?
AS for us, belonging to another
branch of the Lippincott tree, we have
applied for no office at Washington,
though we have, will confess, held
ourselves open to the prOtfer of first
class foreign mission. Upon slight so.
licitation we would consent to be "a
locker. on in Vienna though, perhaps,
Madrid would be better point, as our
worldly possessions principally consist
of certain,dilapidated Castles in SPAIN
That-We missed OF Paris was not. we
feel assured, because our honored Pre-
sident loved Philadelphia less. but Ga
lena more. a. Curtin has fallen upon
our hopes of st. Petersburg, and if we
mourn, it will not be in Russian sables.
AS for the Court of st. James. 1t seems
'Your Motley is the only wear
1 think l have some reason to COM
plain OF you editors for apparently
CHASING me among the 'bigamistic
writers of the day. i'll assigning to me
so many amlable consorts. If you
would only vary the name occasional
Iy there would be some relief in the
variety; but tOayOUrS Lippincott.
The same disclaimer l now put forth
for the benefit OF DR.. Lippincott must
apply to Mr.. J. b. Lippincott, the great
publisher, and to General Lippincott,
late door keeper of the Senate.
They are 'all honorable men, doubt
less, but they are not my husbands :;
and l hereby warn all persons against
trusting me on their account.
GRACE GREENWOOD.
Washington, April 81, 1869.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-05-10
Tho Market street Bridge.
Tothe Editor of the 1ntelllgencer.


1 congratulate the public that they
are at last to have something done look
ing towards new bridge over the creek
at Market street. AT the last meeting
of Councils very able report on the
matter was presented from the City
Engineer, and the lower branch at once
decided to adopt the plan of an iron
bridge to be located so as to connect
Market street north of the creek with
Market street south of the creek, and
very properly ordered proposals to be
advertised for at once. 1t seems that
the matter was not reached in the First
Branch, but it will doubtless be acted
upon at the next meeting OF Councils,
when it is to be hoped that the &C
ton of the Second Branch will be
concurred in. a bridge such as that
contemplated in the report OF the city
engineer will be great convenience to
the citizens of Centre Wheeling resid>
ing east of Market street, and this
consideration should alone be suth-
cient to induce our city authorities TO
put the work in hand promptly. 1t Is
we'll known, however, that the water
connection may at any time be broken
with Centre Wheeling by the failure OF
the old Main street bridge. This con-
sideration is of the highest Importance
and imperatively demands that brldge
be built at Market street without delay.
An additional reason Is that such
bridge will double il not treble the
value of property on M6rket street on
both sides of the creek and thereby in
| crease the revenue of the city. am
aware that there are members IN our
Council who have great hesitation in
spending the money of the city for fear
that it may cause their taxes to be In
creased few dollars, but if this bridge
is to be delayed by such cause, fear
that our interests are in the hands OF
narrow minded persons. believe that
quite number of our influential Coun-
cilmen live on Market street or own
property there on either the one side or
the other of the creek, and hope that
these gentlemen will see to 1t that the
bridge is built this season, and not let
a matter of a few thousand dollars
| forever hinder the completion OF this
Indispensable. IMPROVEMENT.