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PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
WHY THEY SHOULD BE MAINTAINED.
No. VIII.

In preceding papers, the methods
of teaching the primary branches
and the philosophy of methods have
been discussed, and practical sug-
gestions have been given, designed
to inspire the teachers Of public
schools with a spirit of improvement
and to aid them in doing better
work in the school-room than they
have done heretofore. Also, in the
first article some reasons were given
why the State should foster her COM
mon schools. It is the design of this
article to continue that line Of
thought. In the rural districts the
public schools are the only ones
patronized, and unless the rising
generation is to grow up in ignorance,
tr, at least, with very limited attain
ments, the people must awake to the
Importance of having the schools
continue eight months in the year,
or longer. 1t is economy to educate
the masses; ignorance costs the
State annually far more than enough
to mairtain common schools the
year round, especially if the Common
schools be restricted, as they should
be, to the purely elementary branch
es, and the school-age be limited
from eight to fifteen years of age.
If We ever hope to turn the tide of
IMMIGRATION
towards Mississippi, Free Schools
for small children must be main
tanned by State. The people who
come to America from Europe are
accustomed to Free Schools; and
among the first inquiries they make
upon landing in New York is wheth-
er this State or that surpasses in ed
ucational facilities. Nor need we
delude ourselves with the hope that
the people of the Northwest will
purchase homes in Mississippi, until
our system of Public Schools will
compare favorably with that in Ohio
or Missouri. To support the Uni
versity and the A. & NJ. College is
right and proper. The advantages
of the one are enjoyed by about 200,
and of the other by about 800 pu-
pills. The annual cost of education
per pupil at Oxford may be ascer-
tanned by dividing $4,000 by the
number ofpupils in attendance. 1t
will be found to be about $50 for
each student of the favored few
whose fathers have the means to
send their sons to the university.
The cost sof each pupil at the A. 4
M. College is indeed somewhat less;
but yet at either institution, a pupil
costs the State many times the
amount allowed for tuition at pub
lie school in the country, which is
not more than $1.60 per month for
four or five months in the year, ag-
gregating less than one-twentieth of
the amount an Oxford student costs
the State, We do not think the
State should do less for her higher
institutions, but more for her COM
mon schools. The sons of the COM
parative poor should receive the ad-
Eantages Of disbursements from the
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ORGANIZED ORGANIZE.

Last week / showed what the whis-
ky men were able to accomplish
from an organized effort; now | will
give the experience Of our Temper
ance Society, which now numbers
40 members, and quite a number
of societies have been organized by
officers and members of this one.
To show that it was at first a small
beginning, | give the minute Of our
first meeting on May 25, 1888:
At the suggestion of Rev. L. E.
Hall, Mr.. T. A. Ledyard acted as
Chairman and d. n. Heidelberg,
Secretary.
An opportunity was given for
membership. The following names
were enrolled:
Rev. L. E. Hall, Rev. J. NJ. Phil
lips, Col. J. E. Welborne, ]. A.
Crosby, J. P. Myer, 7. A. Ledyard,
J. K. Almon, w. H. Patton, D. W.
Heidelberg, Frank Walton, Charlie
Ferrell, Mrs. Theo Heidelberg,
Miss Ada Myer and Miss Clara Nc
Williams.
The society then went into the
election of permanent officers which
resulted in the choice of J. K. Al
mon, President; I. A. Ledyard,
Vice President; D. W. Heidelberg,
Secretary and Treasurer; w. H.
Patton, Assistant Secretary.
On motion, the President was au-
thorized to appoint a committee of
three to draft constitution and by.
laws. He appointed Revs. L. D.
Hall and J. N. Phillips, and Col. j:
E. Welborne
On motion, the President was
added to the committee, and they
were to report at the next meeting.
Miss Ada Myer and w. II. Patton
were appointed to read essays at the
next meeting.
Adjourned. to meet at the Metho-
dist church on Tuesday week, 7:30
p. m. GSigned
j. X. ALMON, Pres't.
d. w. HEIDELBERG, Sec'y.
Our society is nOn-secret-take
any one that will subscribe to the
constitution, pledging themselves
not to use or sell anything that will
intoxicate, and use all honorable
means to prevent others from doing
SO and aid in the enforcement of the
laws on our statute relating to in
toxicating drinks.
When we first commenced, we
had a band to play for us, we were
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old man was as immovable as statue.
He kept his eyes fixed on the Judge.
In terms cold and almost pitiless he
urged the Judge to send his son to
the workhouse.
NDon't listen to him, Judge, said
the younger man. He don't mean
it. Oh, Tn sure lie don't mean it !.
Father doesn't know what lie is say
ing"
7'Be quiet" said the Judge. 1--WE
will hear you in due season. Old age
must have the precedence. Gray
hairs must be respected" Z.
In set terms the stern veteran
again urged :he punishment Of his
son. He evidently steeled his nerves
before entering court, and he was as
firm as rock. Not for an instant,
however, would he trust bis eyes to
look on his son. Though deaf t6,his
entreaty, the sight of his boys misery
might soften his heart.
Are you this gentleman's SOM
asked Judge Duffy of the younger
man.
"He is my father, Judge" was the
reply, after the feverish lips had again
been moistend.
"How old are youz" the Judge
inquired.
"Forty-three years. was the al
most inaudible answer.
"Forty-three years. exclaimed
the Judge in tone of surprise. rs
it possible Dissipation has made
you prematurely old. You are older
in appearance than your father"
Then turning to the father, he asked:
"For how long a time do you want
your son committed 2"
The old man was stone. He had
not taken his eyes from the Judge.
'For one year" he replied in an I'M
passive tone.
ooh father" broke in the soii in
thin tremulous voice. ..For God's
sake don't make it IA year. Give me
three months. III try with three
not more. Please Judge, turning
to the bench appealingly. make it
three months. Here's Mr.. Maneire
here. pointing to a gentleman re-
seabling Ben Franklin, who stood in
the background, "He'll say good
word for me.
The father was obdurate. The son
pleaded SO strenuously that even the
heart of the Judge was touched.
Il might make it nine months. :. he
said, with an obseryant look at the
old man.
Twelve months, the old Roman
urged, despite the sobbing Of the de
graded son.
Father the son cried, Not
twelve, ifyou ever loved me. Make
it six. Oh, Judge, make itsix months.
I'll take six months willingly. butnot
twelve"
1T is the Judges duty to fix the
terms Of imprisonment the Police
Justice sternly said. "You must
both remember that. | give you FIVE
months, and if you behave yourself
III let you off before that time,
Thank you, Judge : the younger
man sobbed. 'SYou have treated me
better than | deserved"
He turned toward his father, but
the iron-willed parent had abandoned
him, and was walking from the court
as stiff as a ramrod. The commit
ment was made out. and the officers
took the son into the prison.
Five minutes afterward the unfor-
giving father stood in the corridor of
the downtown elevated station at
eighth street, weeping as though his
heart would break. N. Y. Sun (Jan.
10.)
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IN PRISON.


THE following poem was written by
oung convict nov serving out his sentenc
n the Connecticut State prison.
God pity the wretched prisoner
In his lonely cell tO-dayl
Whatever the sin that trpped him,
God pity him still, pray.
Only glimpse Of sunshine
Through solid walls OF stone,
Only patch Of azure
To starve his hopes upon.
Only surging memories
or q past that is better gone,
Only scorn from women.
Hate from men well born;
Only remorse to whisper
OF . life that might have been;
Only hopeless future
For the distance yet unseen.
Once We were little children.
And then our unstained feet
Were led by gentle mother
Toward the golden street,
Therefore, if in life's forest
We since have lost our way,
For the sake of her who loved us,
God pity us still, pray!
o, mother, gone te heaven!
With earnest prayer ask
That your eye may not look earthward
On the failure of your task
For even in those mansions,
The choking tears would rise,
Though the fairest hand in heaven
Should wipe them from your eyes
And you who judge us hsrshly,
Are you sure the stumbling stone,
That tripped the feet of others.
Might not have bruised your own.
Are you sure the sad faced angel
Who writes our errors down,
Will ascribe to you more honor
Than to him on whom you frown.
Or if a steadIer purpose
Unto your life is given,
A stronger will to conquer,
A smoother path to heaven
If, when temptations meet you
You crush them with smile,
If you can chain pale Passion
And keep your lips from guile.
Then bless the hand that crowned you!
Remembering, as you go,
II was not your own endeRVor
That shaped your nature so;
And sneer not at the weakness
Which made brother fall
For the hand that lifts the fallen,
God loves the best of all!
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DUN'S NEW REFERENCE BOOK.
An Improvement Which VIII BE An
preciated by Their Subscribers.


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Examples of Venfuresome Ones Conn
mended.

1t is often well to emulate the bright ex-
amp.e5 of those who tempt fortune, and by
Drawing lite win much. Here is an in
stance shown in the result of the 1S4th
Grand Monthly Drawn of the Louisiana
State Lottery, at New Orleans, On Tuesday,
September b. 1t is cheerful reading to
those fortunate winners who held tickets
No. so, 434 drawing the First Capital Prize
of S75, eco, sold at 81 each in fifths, one to
o Smock, Leavep worth. Kas. another to
John Wiss of Wamego, Kas. the remain
der elsewhere. No. 26, $50 also sold in fifths
at 81 each-one to j. A. CLERGY, 1908
Washington avenue, Nav York CITY; one
to Geo. jackson, Newton Kas., collected
through Harvey County Bank Of Newton,
Kas. one TO J. q. Sandsberry Of Paris,
Tex, Hected through Paris Exchange
Bank; one to Mrs. J. J. Barnhart, Walla
Walls, Wash. T, etc, etc. No. sc, ,239 won
the Third Prize Of SO 900, also sold in
fifths-one he'd in San Francisco, CAL,
collected through Wells, Fargo & Co. g
Bank of San Francisco; another to party
in New Orleans, La the remainder else
where. Nos. 4,059 and 64,7l1 each drew
one of the two Fourth Priz IS of 10000, also
sold in fifths at 81 each-to J. E Bern
strom, Greenport, N. Y, collected
through Chatham National Bank OF
New York City; another to First
National Bank of Los Angeles,
Cal. another to A. I. Kinsey, collected
through First National Bank OF Red
| Cloud, Neb.; another to Peter Berry,
Globe Village street, Southbridge, Mass.
another collected by ANS To- California B Bank
| (limited), San Francisco, CAL; another to
party in Guatemala, G. A, and SO on all
over the habitAble world, the flow o.
wealth scattered Joy and happiness, and q
similar occur ence will take place on Tues
| day, November 10Th, of which sll informa
ton can be had on application to NJ. A
| Dauphin, New Orleans, La. Now-re
member these facts and seek to emulate
the examples of these fortunate ones.
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It was only last month that the suspicious
of the directors of the company were
aroused. An Investigation disclosed Cor
ley's shortage. He was requested to re-
sign, and complied. His mother signed q
bond for 1000, and thus saved her son
from prosecution. The disclosures cause
much excitement in society circles, as
young Corley's family are among the lead
ing and wealthiest of the city. Corley's en-
bezzlement will range between S22, ,000 and
SQn 0n0
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OHIO ELECTIONS.
Unorcial Figures from All but Four
Counties Received-No Material
Change In the
Result from the First Estimates-FOra.
ker on the Causes Which Led
TO His Election.
The Alleged Frauds and irregularities
at Cincianati-HamiltOn County Re-
turns Still Incomplete.

CINCINNATI, October 15.-There can be
no absolute certainty about the result of
Tuesday's election In Hamilton county
until the official count is made, The vote
in the two pricincts OF the nineteenth
ward whose counting was not finished last
night has now been counted, and the re-
suit on governor, with one country pre-
cinct missing, which, in 1884, gave II Re-
publican majority, stands thus: Governor,
Hoadiy, SO, ,667; Foraker, 33,362; Leonard,
1920; Hoadly's plurality, 305. The re-
turns are far from coriiplete on the legis-
iative ticket. The Times Star estimates
that the average vote on RepuhI;usn mep,-
bers OF the Legislature exceeds Foraker's
vote pv .yIo. II that rate is maintained
II would elect the Republican delegation,
except Robert Harlan. Nothing can de-
termine this contingency except an official
count. Slice the list OF cotinties claimed
by Republicans for Representatives was
announced yesterday there have been two
changes; one in Hancock aud, the other in
Knox coenty. The vote in Kuox is close.
There is also doubt about the result in
.o.,.Isrns county. FIGURES from the State,
ex x,lusive of Hamilton county, indicate a
plurality Of from $4,000 to 10000 for For
sker.
THE UNOFFICIAL VOTE.
Below is given the unofficial vote in all
but ten counties OF Ohio, showing the
pluralities in each for Hosdley and For
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FORAKER ON THE REsuLr.

Judge Foraker, Governor-elect, being
asked what be regarded SIS the leading
matters that led to the result in Ohio,
said: 'First-The Republicans regarded
it important that decisive expression
should be given at the first election after
the beginning of Democratic national
administration. Second-a determination
to give an EXPIRE sion of free ballot and a
fair count in all our elections. Third
Distrust concerning the free trade tenden-
cies of the Democratic party, coupled with
recognition of the necessity of maintain
ing The Republican ascendsncy in the
United States Senate. Fourth-Disgust
with the Democratic State administration
in Ohio, notably the election of the last
Senator, and the extravaganza of the last
Legislature. Fifth-A wish to have the
ticsl method of dealing with the subj jsct,
and dissatisfaction with the Democratic
position of license, which is simpracticable."
THE ALLEGED FRAUDS AND IRREGULARITIES
The irregularities and alleged gross
| frauds in connection with Tuesdays cleo
| ton in this city has made most profound
| impression on all classes of well-meaning
people. The palpable crime of putting
more than 200 votes in one box in excess
| of the registration for that precinct has
| aroused the deepest Indignation, especial
| ly in the German quarter of the city. A
little meeting, quite private, was held last
night to discuss plans. Fiery talk was had
aud a general understanding that steps
| would be taken to-day for calling an indig-
nation meeting. The matter was dis
cussed to-day, but no formal call was
made. Notwithstanding this there was q
large gathering about Turner Hall to-
| night, and an application was made for the
hail for the purpose of holding an indig-
nation meeting. The proprietor took ad-
vice AID refused to open the hall. The
men fingered about the place, some utter
ing most violent denunciations OF
the leaders, whom they regarded
as responsible for the violation oil
the law, and counselipg summary
measures. Others argued in favor of mod
Grafton, and urged that the fullest possible
support he given to the committee of 10C
which is now at work preparing for the
discovery and prosecution of offenders
against the law. As there was no oppor
tunity to hold a meeting the crowds finally
dispersed. Tho police authorities had
notice of the proposed indignation meet
ing, and fearing that it would result as die
the one held at Music Hall to denounce
the Berner trial, when the mob burned
the courthouse, strengthened the force
and used all precautions to meet such {
result. The holding of an indignation
meeting has been discouraged by Mayor
Smith and by all who wish peace, bu
there is a widespread feeling that som,
action should be taken TO preserve tn,
purity Of elections.
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OUTRAGED BY BOYS
Terrible Assault Upon a Young Girl at
Primrose, Pa.

PRIMROSE, PA, October 15.-Last even
ing number of female scholars return.
ing from school at Oakdale, near here,
were met by three boys two white and
.one colored), aged about eighteen years,
who attacked them with revolvers. Ali
of the girls escaped but Annie McKemp,
fourteen years old, who was seized by the
young outlaws, terribly assaulted, and
then left lying on the ground unconscious,
where she was found soma hours later by
her friends. A posse was organized at
once to-sapture the assailants, and after G
long search they were run down and ar
Miss McKemp is serious, and it is feared
she will not recover. Indignation rups
high, and lynching is freely talked of.
The boys arrested answer the description
OF three escaped prisoners from Morganza
ReforDatofy
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The Collapsed Trust Company.

The needy unfortunates who tried to get
their deposits out found that there was a
poor show. 81 they became very misera-
BILE and complained, as it was natural for
them to do. A collapsed Trust Company
is bad. But it is not half as bad as col
lapsed stomach, worn out by dyspepsia
and debility. For the weary and worn
out stomach, take Browns Iron Bitters, the
best preparation of iron ever made, and
the prince of tonics. Mr.. J. A. Hepburn,
Des NJ oines, Ia, says: 81 found Browns
Iron Bitters excellent for indigestion and
ill health" Buy of your druggist.
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Fatal Ending Of an Old Feud.

SoUTH BEND, IND, October 15-An old
feud between two farmers-William Sny-
der and Thomas Jetton-ended in trag-
edy yesterday. Snyder came to Jetton's
farm from bis own, adjoining, bringing
with him a sheep belonsiDg to Jetton,
which had got with Snyder's flock. The
old quarrel was resumed, and S1yder fiusl-
ly struck at Jetton with log-chain. Jet.
ten instantly whipped out revolver and
began shoot ng. When he got through
he had put five shots in Snyder's body
and one through his clothing. The
wounded man started off, but dropped
dead in lane near by. Jetton came to
this city and gave himself up, and is now
in Jail. He claims to have acted in self
defense. Snyder leaves wife and three
children
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COLUMBUS, October 15.-The Democratic
and Republican Committees up to noon
to-day had neither changed the base ol
their claims in regard to the Legislature
with the exception that the Republican
Committee concede the election of Welch
Democrat, in the Athens district, an6
think Greiver, Republican, in the Perry
district, if defeated at all, will be by only
few votes.
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Murdered as.r ausbas d.

DoDGEvnlE, Wis, October l5.-Mrs
Hannah Remley was found guilty of aid
ing her youthful son IN the murder OF her
husband, Conrad Remley, and was sen.
fenced yesterday to imprisonment for life
one day in each year 10 be spent in soil
tsry confinement. The son, who is already
serving life sentence. was a witness in
the case
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Horse Thieves Killed.

LITTLE RccK, ARK, October 15.-For
some time farmers living in Independence
and Sharp counties have been losing
many horses, and although efforts were
maed to capture ard punish the thieves,
the latter escaped. Last week several
horses were stolen in the vicinity of Bates
vile and at different points in Sharp
county, and the owners armed themselves
and pursued the thieves. Overtaking
them at Sycamore creek, fight ensued,
several volleys being fired Two of the
thieves were killed and three escaped
They are said 10 be cotton-pickers from
MiasOnTi
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Five Hundred Dollars

is the sum DIR. Pierce offers for the deiec-
ton of auy calomel, or other mineral poi
son or other injurious drug, in his justly
celebrated Pleasant Purgative Pellets.
They are about the size of mustard seed,
therefore easily taken, while their opera
tion is unsttended by any gripping pain,
Biliousness, sick-headache, bad tasie in
the mouth, and jsundice, yield at once be.
fore these little giants" OF your drug
-.
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Diphtheria and Typhoid Fever at Kit
tannfng. Pa.

ming special reports the diphtheria and
typhoid fever raging with great severity
in that place. While many cases are kept
concealed it is known that nearly 90 per-
sons are down with these diseases, and
the fatalities are very numerous, there
having been fifteen deaths within he last
ten days. In several cases whole families
have been stricken down. Every precau-
ton is being taken to prevent spread OF
the disnaSps
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CHICAGO, October 15.-Gen. Nelson A.
Miles, who is in the city, received a tele-
gram yesterday from Lieut.. Henry L. Al
len of the Second Cavalry, stating that he
had arrived safely at San Francisco after
his Alaskan explorations, having COM
pleted journey through the regions Of
the far north, which, in the opinion OF
Gen. Miles, excelled all explorations on
the American continent since Lewis and
Clark and the worlds record since Living
ai0nR.
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Another Good man GONE wrong.

QUINCY, ILL, October 15.-A great sem
sstion has been caused here to-day by the
publication in the Evening Journal of the
details of heavy defslcation by Henry
r. Corley, secretary and treasurer of the
Quincy Gaslight and Coal Company. His
peculations cover a period of eleven years.