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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

THE ladies of the temperance address
only oppose liquor "as beverage" they
do not oppose using it in illness, and ta-
king a little, then, for the stomach's
sake, So far as we are concerned, we
can say with Macbeth as to physic and
alcohol, throw them to the dogs.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

Our NJ. D's. of the late Board Of
Health, in their assault upon the City
Council, claimed the people would sus-
tain them. Hence vote was taken,a and
the result is not in accordance with the
prediction of the M. D. gentlemen. This
vote will not prevent the removal of a
nuisance at any time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

The better class Of Republican Sena>
tors are disguised at the muddle Don
Cameron has led them into by his nego.
tiations with Malone & Co. Once the
Senate gets to considering appointments
Riddleberger will be shelved until next
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

Senator Beck's idea is a good one,
that the Republican Senators should
raise pony purse to provide for Ma.
homes man Rlddleberger until next win.
ter, and then go on with the important
business the President convened them
in special session to transact.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

WIND7M of the Treasury at Washing
ton, reports that last month the public
debt was reduced little over six mil
lions. Sherman did not do it all this
time for Wind ms wind did little,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

IT is supposed that John Sherman
rather enjoys the row between CART, i'd
and Blaine on the one side, and { ink.
ling & Co., on the other. Sherman has
not forgotten those New York fellows,
Arthur, Conkling & Co., at Chicago.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

"MoNEY makes the mare co." but mon.
ey won't make the mare horse, unless
the mare is traded for the horse. An ig-
noramus may have money, but that don't
give him brains nor knowledge. Money
will not make hickory axe handle out
of piece of Eastwood.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

The Rep, folks are well pleased at
Mondays result in some respects Of
course few tears may be shed-but
then the crocodile is said to weep on oC'
nasinn
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

The rush of officeseekers in Washing.
ton increases daily. For vacancy in
the paymaster's department there are
already 126 applications aud they are not
all in. The battle over the spoils is
farce
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

WHEN a knave sells out to the money
ed power, and is in a position to serve
the party to advantage, he becomes a
very nice man. There's Malone for
inRtan Ce.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

NEIGHBlR Tom at last took his crow
like little man. Last Fridays Rep.
commended Mr.. Cassidy moderately.
Tom don't banker after such crow, how
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

The Democrats in the United States
Senate are Mahone-ing ard Riddleber.
ger-ing the Republicans. The latter
s1uirm under it,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

SENATOR MALONE having taken COM
mand Of the Republican party dubs it
the grip sack party" He has the
"grip" on it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

On Monday last in Canton our citizens
voted their honest sentiments without
bulldozing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

Mrs WINsL0w's soothing syrup will
not quiet the tr ubte between ConkliRg
and Carrie cid.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

THE voice is the voice of Garfield; but
the hand is the hand of Blaine, say
Conkling, Arthur & Co.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

II is surprising how many Republi'
cans in Canton feel pleased over the re-
suit on Monday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

GARFIELD's efforts as peace maker be-
tween Contending factions is not sue
cess thus far.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07

THE peach crop is reported injured
badly in Delaware and Maryland.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07
THE DEMOCRAT.

0SYIihed 10 SIbScb6S, postage paid, dtf2 per year.
for sir months; Nty cents for hree months, nvG'fd
IN advance u Is also delivered TO any part OF H'e
syGt he same rates
OoyTespondenoo containing important neiOI solicited
rom all paris Of he county, WfitSJ ndrs and address
sOQilired on eUeTy communication as prIUdte 0drds
SSor good Jdtth.
AYy Derson sending IN Club Of FoUa CASH YEAR
II sUBsoRBERs tViu be entitled 10 copy Of THE
DEMOCRAT free for ono year,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07
A. MeGREGOR, Editor.
STARK COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL
COMMITTEE,

called To Meet Saturday, April 10th.
The members of the Stark Co. Demo
cratic Central Committee are requested
to meet in Canton, on Saturday after
noon at l o'clock, April 16h, 1881. A
full attendance is desired, with view of
counselling as to the ensuing fall cam.
Psigu.
A. McGREG oR. Chm.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07
A VISION OF TO-DAY.
nom ne burlington Ra,ukeuc.


Oh, fair Ohio, on thy fertile plains,
How grow great booming crops OF massive brains,
A Aud little consula.ei beyond the sea
Ald Treasury desks at home but spr0ut for thee,
Where the Post Office woos the cool March air,
Thy voice and hand, Ohio man, are there.
For thee the suClershlp bursts into bloom;
For thee along the Presidential boom.
For thee the Claims Commission 0pes It's gates
For thee the little clerkship smiling waits,
For thee the vacant bench Impatient stands;
For thee wait agencies on indian lands.
For thee ell offices Of every grade;
For thee all vacancies that can he made.
Flowers have their time 70 fade and leaves TO fall
All things and seasons thine; thou hast 'em all.
r. B. HAYES.
ROBERT BURHs-sLIaHTLY READJUsTED.
FFom ne N. y World
The Dell cam Hddling thro' the town
And danc'd ava with the "Adjusterman"
And llka wife cry'd "Auld Mahoun,"
We wish you luck o. the prize. man,
Wen max our maui, and brew our drink,
Wen dance. and sing, and rejoice, man;
And mony thanks to the muckle black Dell,
That danced AVA wi the "Pudiate.man"
There's threesome reels, and foursome reels,
There's hornpipes and strathspeys, man;
But the ae best dance e'er cam 10 our lam,
Was-the Dells ava WI the "Pudlator. mani"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07
TEs Aern 1rrA

ESTABLISHED A. D. 1888.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-07
A. McGREG ,R, Chm,

AUSTIN LYNCH, Sec'y.
Canton, O., April 6, 1881. I'd.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11

words of mine could speak OF Prof. Priem's
services in the few short months he has been
with us, we have had ample testimony of its
superior worth. But his record as master in
the noble art of music, reached st. Paul long
before he came here. ! had personal
knowledge of the estimation in which he was
held in Milwaukee. While / acknowledge
that was opposed to the introduction of
music, on the score of economy, am happy
to state here, this morning, that we have the
right man in the right place. have occupied
your time too long already, and conclude by
asking you to excuse me for trespassing SO
long on your patience, and by hoping that
the jackson school, which we dedicate to-day,
will meet our highest expectations.
Miss Haggerty sang Consider the
Lilies" in pleasing manner, after
which appropriate remarks were made by
Profs. Bond, Lichtberg and PREM, wind
ing up with telling speech by Mr.. P. F.
Egan, who, having furnished the clocks,
hoped that they would all be on time.
The school will open this morning.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11
FIVE CENTS ALINE
AUCTION SALE.
e Ss saa si IF R %asesss

Triple Plated Silverware, Roger Bros and VIM
Rogers Knives, Forks, Spoons, etc., at auc-
ton. Special sale for ladies every Wednesday
and Friday afternoon. This stock is from the
great Jewelry House of Gillett & Jenison In
dianapolis, Ind, and is to be sold out at auc-
ton at No. d East Third street, commencing
on Tuesday, Jan. 18th, 1881, at 7:30 P. H., and
continuing afternoon and evening until all is
sold. Messrs. Gillett s. Jenison, wishing to
retire from business, have determined to close
ont their entire stock to the highest bidder,
and therefore have shipped portion of it to
this city, where the public may rest assured
it will be sold absolutely without reserve, let
the amount be what it may. A chance to
purchase goods of this quality at your own
price may not occur again In life time.
Every article will be sold on the proverbial
reputation of Gillett & Jenison, as precisely
what it is claimed to be, and written guaran-
tee will accompany all articles of value. Messrs.
Gillett & Jenison have been identified with the
Jewelry business for the past twenty years and
take this method of disposing of their stock.
The special feature of this sale Is that 1t will
be conducted in such a manner that tho most
refined lady will feel perfectly at ease in attend
ing. All are cordially invited to call and ex-
anime the stock We hereby authorize P. T.
Kavanagh to close out this stock at auction,
without reserve. GILLETT s. JENISON,
Indianapolis, Ind. T. E. Dawson, Salesman. 10
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11
LAST NIGHTS BLAZE.
A. H. LOhlker's Carpet Store Damaged to
the Extent of 5000.

A. H. Lohlker's Carpet Store Damaged to
the Extent of $4,000.
The alarm of fire from box No. 25 at
$50 o'clock last night was occasioned by
the discovery of fire in the building
owned and occupied by A. H.!Lohlker,
No. lat East Seventh street. The build
ing was filled with an extensive and val
liable stock of carpets, oil cloths, wall pa
per, curtains and bedding materiel of an
exceedingly inf1ammable character, burn
ing very rapidly.
The fire originated in the second story,
in what is known as the mattress depart
ment, room used for the manufacture of
bed furniture. At $50 o'clock the fore
man of the room locked up for the night
and gave the keys to Mr. LOhlker. Short
ly after O'Clock smoke was observed in
the second story, and few minutes af-
forwards the building was in flames. The
department responded promptly to the
alarm, and at o'clock had succeeded in
quenching the flames.
The origin of the fire is a mystery. 1t
is supposed to have caught from a ran
dom spark, or spontaneous combustion.
The stock was valued at $4,000 and
was insured for SIS 200. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000. Of this amount Prince
s. Shandrew placed $4,000 in the Liver
pool, London & Globe, and $4,000 in the
Continental, of New York. There IS also
81 900 in the Home, of New York
The remainder of the stock is insured
by the Weed s. Lawrence agency. The
building is insured for 81 500 in the I'm
derwriters of New York The loss or
the building will not exceed $500.
The following is the insurance in COM
panies represented by Weed & Lawrence
Western, of Toronto, on building, 81,
400; Orient, Hartford, on stock, 81 900
Hamburg, Bremen, building, $1,4OO
Phoenix, Brooklyn, stock, $4,000; on pi
ano, $780, Hamburg, Magdeburg, stock
$1,000; total on building, $3.50; OF
stock, $4,000.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11
another Flame.

A destructive fire occurred about II
o'clock yesterday morning, resulting in
the burning of the one and half story
frame dwelling, No % Division street,
the extreme continuation of Laural av-
enue The house was owned and occu-
pied by Mr.. Cornelius Allison, and at the
time of the fire all the members of the
family were absent from home, thus
making the origin of the fire a mystery.
When discovered the house was envel-
oped in flames, and in few minutes it
was burned to the ground. The house
and contents were entirely consumed
The dwelling was valued at $500 and the
contents at the same figure. The house
and contents were insured in The Miller
agency for $500
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11
Sale Extraordinary.

On Monday, Jan 10th, we will commence
our annual clearing out sale of Linens and
White Goods.
Bleached and Cream Damasks by the yard.
Bleached, Cream and Colored cloths, all sizes
with Napkins to match.
Fringed Cloths, and Napkins to match.
Huck, Damask and Bath Towels.
Knotted Fringed Towels, Hand Loom Tow
els.
Russia and American Crashes, Irish Linens,
Family Linens, Pillow Linens.
The balance of our stock of foreign and do
mestic Quilts will also be sold at q sacrifice
An early inspection will repay any person hay
ing even a remote interest in this department
d. W. INGERsoLL & Co., st. Paul, MINI.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11

WANTED-A first-class cook, wages SIG
w per month, no washing or ironing, four
in family. Call at 2SS Summit avenue. WA
CulbertsOn. 347.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11

"ANTED-A situation as bookkeeper or
w clerk by young man who has had expe-
perience in office work. Can show satisfactory
discharges. Address A. E., Globe office. 1885,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11

DOR ADOPTION-A pair of twin boy ba-
IL bies, together or separately. Apply at
S45 Robert street. Mr.. Chase, City Mission
arY. IN
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WANTED-Position to do any kind office
w work, at once, temporary or otherwise.
Quick at writing and figures. Best references.
j. E. A., GLOBE Office. ION
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A. II. Lindeke

Business men go to Stees Bros for Moore's
Patent Counting House King Desks.
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LOST AND FOUND.

EOUND-A bunch of keys by the GLOBE
IL carrier, in North Minneapolis. The own
er can get them by, proving property and pay
neapolis. 11-12
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WANTED-Twenty- five men to shovel
w snow on the H. & D. r. r. at Renvlle;
free fare both ways. Call to-day at Employ
ment. Bureau, 221 Washington avenue south,
Minneapolis. II
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11

T OST-On Minnesota or Wabashaw street,
IL Mink Boa. Finder will please leave ii
at GLOBE office and receive reward. liz
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"ANTED-Girls to learn cigar making.
w Board and wages paid while learning.
Apply at 112 w. Sd st. IN
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The Ladies Assert

That they have never known such bargains as
are now offered at Powers Bros clearing out
sale
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11

Offer great bargains in Silks, Satins, Velvets
Laces, Dress Goods, etc. Be in time
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FIVE CENTS LINE
WANTED.

YlIE- MAKERS for Princeton; free fare. Men
i to cut stave bolts at Clear Lake; free fare
Wood Choppers for Montrose; free fare. For
Mahatowa, Rock Creek Clear Lake and Lake
land, at reduced rates. Moore's Employment
Bureau, 1919 e. Sd st., st. Paul. S*
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11

Grand Masquerade and Musical Carnival at
the rink Wednesday night, the 18th inst.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11

Use VIM. Clarke & Sons HELIX NEEDLES
Factory at Redditch, England Office, SO
Adams street, up stairs, Chicago.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11
Locomotive Firemen's Ball.

Orders for carriages for the locomotive fire.
mems fourth annual ball can be left at j. p
Aliens drug store, corner of Seventh and
Jackson streets, R. o. lEaeeney & Co.'s drug
store, Bridge squate, S, p Wilkes drug store,
seven corners, or at J. B. Cooks omnibus Of
flee.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11
MARRIED.

MCSTAY-BAGLEY. the Cathedral, on
Saturday, the Sth inst, John McStay to Jo-
hanna Bagley, both of st. Paul.
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CLOTHING

EOUND-One gold thimble, name engraved
IL on same. Apply at 81 Tilton street. 9-1a
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DIED,

DIED.
PAINTER.-In this city, at 11:3O A. M, Jan.
9, at his residence, No. 80 DeBow street,
Capt Samuel T. Painter, aged SO years and
4 months.
Funeral from his late residence at 8 P. M,
Tuesday, Jan. 18th. Friends of the family in
vited to attend.
Wheeling, West. Va, and London, Ohio, pa
pers please copy.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11

WANTED-Gir to do homework. Apply
Nv at corner of University avenue and
Brewster. Mrs. NJ D. Miller. 358*
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11

" ANTED-At Merchants Dining Hall, so
w Robert street, good kitchen girl. $685..
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W,ANTED-Two dining room girls and one
w Kitchen girl, at the Sherman House. In
quire of Charley Prehn, the head waiter. s63*
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WANTED-A competent girl for general
w homework. Wages $12 per month.
Catholic girl preferred. Apply at IS saltwater
street. 364M
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WANTED-An experienced nurse girl,
w corner Ninth and Canada streets. Mrs.
Hill. S59*
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SITUATION WANTED-By young man
~ who understands the care of horses and
COWS. Address s. D., Globe office. 356x
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11

"ANTED-A situation by. pressman of
w 10 years experience at all kinds Of press
work; is also a very fair job printer. Best of
references. Address f., this Office 1854
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11

WANTED clean, capable girl or woman
w to cook. Good wages to satisfactory
cook. Corner Ninth and Canada streets Mrs.
Hill. 354'
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TO LOAN.

MONEY to loan at per cent. on improved
lXl real estate in st. Paul. Williams & Da-
wilson. 349'
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11

Situation by young, unmar-
wv ried man. Has collegiate education.
Speaks English, German and French. Taken
course in Commercial college, and does not use
tobacco or drink. Best of references given.
Address box 800, Mason City, Iowa. $50.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11

\ YOUNG man wants situation as appren.
"A tice in machine or plumbing shop. Ad-
dress r. R., this Office 252x
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SITUATIONS 0FFERED-Fsmalss.

NV ANTED-A flrst-class cook, also dining
w room girl, 1873 jackson street. 5
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11

WANTED-Gir to do general homework,
w 81 Wabashaw. az
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EOUND-On Rice street Mink Boa. En-
IL quire of P. Keigher, 80 Wabashaw st. $40
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EOR SALE-The Fergus Falls Advocate,
Il published at Fergus Falls, Otter Tail
county, Mimi, the proprietor wishing to go
into other business on account Of broken
health. Address the publisher, j. s. Brockle-
hurst. 326'
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Nv Notwithstanding to do, by young
w man who is not afraid to work Adj
dress N. p, Globe Office 343.
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"ANTED-Gir for general homework.
w Apply at No. 80 East Fifth St. 349'
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DOCKET BOOKS the next six days you
L can buy pocket books at less than cost at
Al East Third street. S64#
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OITUATION WANTED-A male teacher,
~ normal school education, % years. expert
ence, wants situation in graded or country
school. Correspondence solicited. Name sal
airy. Address D. F., Globe Office. Dec. 10Th,
1880. 349.
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NANTED-Good girl for general house
w work at 1873 Wabashaw street. $40.
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Females.

CITUATION WANTED-As housekeeper, by
10 widow lady of experience. Best of ref
erences given. Address Housekeeper, Daily
GLOBE. S65*
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-01-11

dor SALE OR EXCHANGE unim
Il proved city property, house and lot on
Linden street, 4Ox15O. Good dwelling house,
barn, woodshed, cistern, cellar, etc. Apply to
Geo. Powers, at Nippolt's carriage works, cor
ner Sibley and Seventh streets. 352*
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FOB RKNT-Rooms
Houses.
FOR SALE.

TOR SALE OR RENT-A farm near st.
u Paul. p DeRochebrune, Is West Third
street. On
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"ANTED-A good boy IA or Is years old,
w who can come well recommended, at
Merchants Dining Hall, so Robert street. 366.
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lie referred 10 the puDlC SCn00l as an
arena for the incubation and expansion
of moral learning and cogently remarked
that parents in this respect were too apt
to throw all the work on the schools.
The inestimable blessings that flow
from our common school system were al
luded to, and closed by expressing the
hope that public education would ad-
vance until the dark cloud of ignorance
and illiteracy would disappear from all
over the land
The keys were then transferred to Mrs.
Deacon, who made the following address:
Mr.. SUPERINTENDENT: l feel some hest
tation in making promises for the future, but
assure you that accept the trust implied by the
presentation of these keys, with due sense of
the responsibilities entailed, and hope with
the assistance of my co-laborers to deserve the
confidence of all who are interested in the well
fare of the Jackson school.
Inspector Donnelly being called upon,
after explaining his lack of experience in
speech-making, said:
Permit me, however, to add my congratula-
tions to those of the eloquent gentlemen who
have preceded me, that another noble edifce
has been added to our already splendid list of
school houses, where we are assured q good
elementary education will be furnished to the
vi pOOT us well as lQOSe
OF the rich, and good, healthy
foundation for the progress as well as the per-
petuity Of the State will be laid. Among all
the noble institutions of our favored country,
our free schools are deservedly the most pop
ular, They are the great builders of our ma
tons greatness. They are the arena in which
the rich and poor, the children of every race,
creed and condition, meet in the noblest of all
contests, mental combat. The history of our
country furnishes many examples of the poor
mans boy rising, by the assistance of our free
schools, to the highest positions in the nation.
Webster, Clay, Douglas, Lincoln and Garfield
are only some of the noble names which our
free school system has given to the scroll of
game.
/ am happy to add my testimony to that of
the speakers who have preceded me as to the
excellence of our schools. Well-arranged
school houses are necessary in developing the
physical well-being of our boys and girls, but
Intelligent, faithful, handwriting, self
sacrificing teachers such as st.
Paul now employs are necessary
to make successful schools, under the intelli-
gent, kindly, fair and progressive supervision
of Superintendent Wright, our schools have
attained higher standard of excellence than
they ever reached before.
Of Prof. Bonds services in leading our pu-
pills up to his beautiful standard of penman-
ship, it is not necessary for me to say word.
His work speaks far more eloquently than any