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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-04-21
He Heard Enough.

ID
Ssm Feterhy, . Enerchsnt from the 10.
terror. While attending the Mardi Gras
isssivisiss q Galveston. united business
with plsasure by purchasing . bill o.
goods from . prominent frm. He was
very politely received, and one Of the
psopsietors showed him over the i'm
msnss store. On reaching the fourth
foos the customer perceived speaking
tsbs on the vail. the flrst thing Of the
kiAA he had ever seen. 14i5 -
.whss 10 thatr be asked.
oh. that 10 Q speaking tube; it is-a
great convenience. We can converse
win clerks on the hrs, floor without the
tscuhle 81 going down stairs
Can they hear what you say through
that r asked the visitor.
.Csftainlv; and they can reply at the
same time.' ~
You don't say 90 T exclaimed the Wis.
Nor. may l talk through i,i'
'Ceftainly.' was the reply.
The visitof put his month to the tube
sad ssked:
.AyeSam Pe.erby's goods packed up
ys,r
The people 10 the Office must have
supposed Il Was somebody else speak
ing. for moment later the distinct reply
cane back:
No. We have not packed them yet.
We are waiting for . telegram from his
town. We believe he is slippery cuss.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-04-21

fhis people. "weIIs' Health Renew
sssterss health and vigor, cures dye.
pspsls, ts. 81.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-04-21

Pins, fssshes, ants, bed-bugs. rats.
nice, cleared cut BY "Rough on Rats. y
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-04-21

.kough % Coughs" troushes, lse;
liquid. 26e.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-04-21

"ksssh o. Tee,haehs, instant relief.
lSs.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-04-21

~Rssghvss CsSns," for Corus, Bun
bsss. ylbs, A tt&
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-04-21

sFs.hs, ,psib ."sr.ss kidney and uri.
s<fy ssrs.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-04-21

Flag Stations are marked with . ('). al
others are regular stations. at which trains
will stop without being tagged.
". B. CRUMPr0N,
General Manager. Woods6eld, Ohio.
; B. RHopss, Train Dispatcher,
WoodsHeld, Ohio.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-04-21

"Rsash On Rats" clears out Rats,
Miss. l5e.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
tribute of Respect to the Memory of
Gen. 3. E. Nicholson.

The following resolutions were offered
in our Court of Common Pleas on Friday
last, by o. Sheppard, Esq, who, followed
by Solicitor Bonham and John L Addi
son, Esq, spoke eloquently and feelingly
of our lamented fellow citizen:
WHEREAS, since the last term Of this
Court, death has invaded the ranks of its
officers, and has removed from his active
lsbors our genial and efficient Clerk, Gsn.
B. E. NICHOLSON; and whereas it is prop
er that we should place upon record our
appreciation Of the great loss we have
sustained and our sorrow and grief at the
death of orc SO young and strong,-thus
suddenly stricken down in The full-orbed
splendor of LIES high meridian, cut oil
upon the threshold OF his manhood, and
forever blighting the promise of long
life of usefulness 10 his family, his County
and State, and to society at large; there
fore, be it ReSolved:;
lst. That in the death Of Gen. NIcnoL-
SON this Court has lost an officer who was
firm, capable, prompt and courteous; Edge
field County, a son who was always in The
front ranks in her gigantic efforts at deliv-
erance from the heel of the oppressor ;
and his family, fond and devoted hus-
b,nd and father.
End That in The ,leath Of our friend ard
brother officer. the educational, moral, a.
Gil! and political interests Of our County
liavc sustained {. serious loss
SRI. That we tenties 10 the greatly he
rcav@d wife ndchiIlren Of our friend, our
heartfelt sympathies upon their sad and
irrrpalable aill!clion. and that the Clerk
Of this Court l,n instructed t." forward
them copy OF tli'sc resolutions.
4Lh. That these resolutions ba spread
upon :hn minutes of the Court, and that
as :: token Of the respect and esteem we
haze for the memory cf our, departed
friend, this Court do now adjourn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
Saaac of .Sos.tHs e,arollii:
EDGRFIELD COUNTY.
OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
or EDGEFiELD COUNTY,
A t,truut 1894

OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF EDG EFIELD COUNTY,
August 4, 1895.
BE IL Rcsoivcd, by the board OF County
Commissioners Of iGdgciield County, now
met and in session:
That in pursuance Of tho provisions of
nh Act Of tho Legislature Of tho State o!
South Carolina, entitled "Al, Act to ali.
ti,orizo Counties. Townships, Cities and
Towns Interested in Tho construction of
the Carolina, Cumberland Gap and thi.
cago Railway Company TO subscribe to
tho capital stock of snid Company, ap-
provcti Decomber.2 1888, and upon The
owners OF Real Estate III Shaw Town
ship, in said County of Elgolield, duly
received by tho Board OF County Gem
,niSsioners Of said County and filed in
their Office. asking that m election he
held in said Township 10 ascertain whetli-
or tho said Township shall subscribe to
the;capital stock Of the Carolina, Cum
l,erland Gap and Chicago Rail Road Com
;pany, according TO the provisions OF said
Act, the following sum in bonds Of said
TOwnshjp,sto he issued according 10 tho
provisions Of said Act, to wit: Nino
thousand dollars In bonds;
An election is hereby ordered TO be
held ior;said Township on Saturday, the
29sl, day of August, 1855, at Trenton, tho
same being the regular voting precinct.
for said Township the polls to open at
'sopel clock, A. NJ, and close at six
o'clock, p. M. AT said; election there
shall be submitted To unqualified voters
of said Township the question whether
or not the said Township shall subscribe
the following sum to wit: Nine thousand
dollars in bonds, according to the provi..
sions OF said ACT. ~ - -.
THAT the following persons are horeby
appointed managers ofsaid election, with
full power to hold and cpp dllct tho same,
count stheSotesS and declare and certify
the result according 10 the provisions of
said Act, to wit: =
S. H. Manset, W. II. Hendricks and
S. II. Hughes. y; &.
That the voting at said election shall
sbe by ballot, such of Tho. said voters as
desire to vote in favor Of said; Township
aforesaid subscription, shall
vote "a ballot llaEin ~ written or printed
5snahzof tt @ sal voters as, desire toSyote
against the. said su Inscription by said
Township, shall. Vote; a, ballot having
tsWFtLtelr OE.- pilllocu. IuolCVH lhO WINS
lsss5No:spb bsCrip ion .'',.:e ''.e
lat mott Cd ofs said: :iel leGtion, stating the
time, place, purpose and form Of ballot
ItosBe voted thereat, 30 published, as by
fla@dl dlro6Ged in; the Edgetield -1dUcrtiscr,
a nowspaper' pub1ished at Edgetield c..
IL, in;2the County aforesaid, by three
week. insertions next previous to the
Goth daysof August, 1885.
~ n. .,B.sGALLMAN, Chair,
K J. CHI. :RAUCH,
w. d. MCDANIEL.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
A wonderful Discovery.

ConsumptiveR, and all who aniler
from any affection Of the Throat and
Lungs, can find a certain cure in DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
tion. Thouasnds7of permanent cures
verify the truth of this statement.
No medicine can show such record
Of wonderful cures. Thousands Of
oncs hopeless sufferers now gratefully
proclaim they owe their lives to this
New Discovery. 1t will cost you moth.
ing to give,it a trial. Free Trial Bot.
tlesat Drug Stores Of W. E. Lynch,
Edgefeld and s. T.. Hughes, Trenton.
Large Size $1.00.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
Tribate Of Respect to the Memory of
$500 Benjamin w. Belts. Esq.

The following resolutions were offered
in our Court of Common Pleas, by Maj.
Ernest Gary. on Friday last, who was most
truthful and ielicitous in his expressions
of admiration for tie character of his do
ceased brother of the ban, his strain being
subsequently taken up with great beauty
and pathes by Solicitor Bonham; Lieut..
Gov, Sheppard and Jno. L. Addison, ESQ.
And finally Judge Kerahaw himself deliy-
cred q enlogy upon The professional li!e
and character Of Mr.. Belts, the bearing
of which rejoicei all hearts
WHEREAS, in the death of BENJAMIN
w. BETTIs, this bar has lost one OF It's
brightest ornaments, and the community
at large 8 useful and respected citizen !;
now, therefore, since we the members Of
the Edgefeld Bar. desiring to.show every
possible respect 10 the memory Of onrde=
-partel brother, and to manifest the high
estimate in which his eminent and dlstln-
gu;shed services, not only to the profession,
bnt 10 the entire community lie held; belt
Resolred, That the regular business Of
this Court be how suspended, in order
that The friends End late associates OF the
deceaaed may pay fitting tribute OF re-
spect to his high character, his services to
society and his private virtues.
ResolSed, That in the death of our late
brother, BENJAMIN w. BELTS, this bar
has sustained a loss which has been felt
and ldeplored by every member thereof
Resolued, That we extend to his be-
reaved and afflicted family ours sincere SYM
pathy and coincidence.
Resozued, That the members Of this bar
wear the usual badge of mourning for
thirty days.
Resolued, That a copy of these resolu-
tlons be spread on the. minutes OF this
Court; and that the Clerk be directed to
transmit certified copy OF the same to
the family of our deceased brother.
Resolved, That as an additional mark
of respect, this Court do now adjourn.
- J. G. SHEPPARD.
ERNEST GARY,
w. n. FOLK.
EdgeGeid, S. O., Aug. IA, 1885.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
RnckIen,s Arnica salYe.

The best salve in tho world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
YER Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Co-ns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale by w. E.
Lynch, Edge6sld G. h., and S. 7. Hughes
Trpnknn ,i-,.l 4 =.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
Waman's Rest Friend !!

Because it controls class of functions
the various derangomentso of which cause
moro ill health than all other causes
combined, and thus rescues hor rom a
long train of alllicLions cltseroly en-
otter her life and prematurely end ner
existence. Oh! what a multitude oi nv
ing witnesses can testify to It's charmlns
effects! WOMAN! take to your confl-
dence this
PRECIOUS BOON OF HEALTH!
It will relieve you of nearly all the
complaints peculiar to your sex. Rely
upon it as your safeguard for health, hap
piness and long life.
Sold by all druggists. Sond. Tor our
treatise on the Health and Happiness ., o,
particulars: s ~
Box 2s, Atlanta, Ga
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

.Tako advantage of tho earliest seasons
and put in a big crop Of Ruta Bagas. For
man and, boast there is nothing better.
They keep woll. Buist's reliable seeds
fof salo by o
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
Land for Sale.
WADE HAMPTON.

vFyHlS Thorough bred STALLION will
u shnd Tho Spring Season at Johnston
on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
and lslatco of tho week ut Trenton.
Terms: $1,000 per season, and IL marc
dol N}s provo. parties can have Tho hnilnill
OF i season, Or S25 10 insure II Foal.
G ,'S, fee, SLIGO. :,
PARTIES snnding maros must sond
ANRoE WISE, As'i.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
Itch BOLTING CLOTHS.

NT(W is the time whom every ono who
IN las a Mill should be looking how
Iie.ca, max a tho most and tho best Flour.
In or!er 10 do this, ho mus havo Il Gond
Boltig Cloth. You can got that Ivy call
iEE EC' sending to
JAMES MILLER.
lfiUcr'S Corner, AnqMst0, Ga.
81 In " | lSSI-HO
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
Yery Remarkab Recoyery..

Mr.. Geo. V. Willing. of Manches-
ter, Mich, writes: "My wife has been
almost helpless for five years, so help.
lsas that shs could not turn over in
bed alone. She used two Bottles of
Electric B;sters, and is 30 much i'm
proved, that she ia able now to do her
own work.
Electric Bitters will do ali that is
claimed for them. Hundreds Of. testi-
monials attest their great curative
powers. Only fifty esntsa bottle at
- E. Lynch.s, EdgeGeli, and s. T.
es Trenton. ~ c
}koa wish stylish dress Opera
2hippsr for children, 70 to
- q y II. ne. COBB'S. j,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
.suEEERlNG WOMAN!

It is the studied prescription Of learned
physician whose specially was WON AN,
and whose famo became enviahlo and
.boundless because OF his wonderful sue.
cess jIi the treatment and cnre OF female
complaints. THE REGULATORS il Tho
GRANDEST REM EDY known, anu
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

Tie Union. NJ Getting OF the 4th Division
will meet with Mt: Zion Church, on Sat
nrday eiore the 5tb Sunday in August.
introductory sermon by Rev. IL. A..
Wiiitman; alternate, Rev. w. B. Shaw.
Charity sermon by Rev. Mr.. Sammon; !;
alternate, Rev. j. z. Mealing.
Z u Subjects fo,. Discussion.
= lst. The best methods for developing
church efficiency or working power.-
DR.. r. Turner. and S. l.. Gotzen.
end. How we can best develop the
financial work of q church,. N. Fair
and S. Il. Mays.
3rti. Family religion, its Importance
and how bost maintained.-S. h. Mays
and J. N. Fair.
Up. MEAL1NG. Mod'r.
2. B. LANHAM. Clerk.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
Fine Property for Sale,

In tht Healthy and Flourishing Town
Of NVilliston. on the s. c. Railway
Altt of III acres Of pino land, with I'm
orchald OF about 500 iino, carly peach
treessnn Tho place. Also, dwelling,
awith}tix plasterod rooms. and Quo negro
house, stahlN,, barn. carringe house, nc.
Titlss perfect. Will aoll for half lis
value For further information, apply
to1.S8. Rnrckhnltor, Williston, =. g., or
60 - s. N. GREEN,
60 s. Broad ST., Atlanta, Ga.
Oct, Stf44
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
BraAfieId's Female Regulator

is strictlya vegetable compound, and is
the product of medical science and nrac-
.ticai experience directed towards tho
zho,,ofyt f,f -.sI y .ss- ts-fl
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

The Union Meeting of tho sr,l Division
of tho Edgefeid Baptist Association will
meet with the Granite:illo Church on
Friday before the ST.: Sunday in August,
Mt Z O'Clock, F. M. INTRODUCED @sermon
hI.-l,o.s-(3 "a WiIlins,.>. alter,Yate Rov
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

Do yon want comfortable fitting Slip
per or low cut Shoe for old ladies, prices
low. go to J. NJ. CoBBs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
l(YFlCII DISSOLUTION or PARTNERSHIP.

TEE ARTNERsIIIp between JOHN w. CLAYTON
the firm and style OF
!h this day dissolved by mutual consent Let
notice. JOHN W. W
business and will collect all claims
AMI pay ; a =, "gss5 ISs5 Cue ny @ ' j. w CLAYTON.
"'i'' - % -.-g3 B.. F. WEBB.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

lst. What shcuid bcdono with church
member who ncGlocis Saturday mcet-
ings anu fails to give 10 The support OF
the Gospel.-To lead, Rov. J. *. Pace or
Rev. NJ. ID. l'adgett.
2d How may a Christian know that
ho has the spirit of Christ?-To lead,
EeY. N. e. Conner or Rev. w. r. i1or-
ton. S. Il. EDWARDS, MoTr.
II. A. WILLIAMS, Sec'Iy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

The Union Meeting of the End Divi-
sion of tho Edgefield Baptist Association
will meet with the Church at Good Hope
on Saturday at IL A. M, before the 9Th
Sabbath in August, 1895. Introductory
sermon by Rev. J. X. Pace or Rev. w.
b Horton. Baptism sermon 10y Rev. N.
N. Burton, Oh Sunday, at IL a. NJ, or
Rev. ]. NJ. Norris. Sunday School ad-
dresses by Bros. Joseph A. West and II.
Williams
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
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Union Meetings,

Tho U.ion Meeting of the lst Divi.
sim of tho Edgetield Baptist Association
will meet at Bold Spring Church, on Sat.
uraay before the fifth Sunday in August.
Introductory Sermon by Rev. j. +. Nc
MILAN, or Rov. w. a. Gaines. Charity
sermon by Rev. G. w. bussoy or Row.
J. S. Jordan.
Queries:
Ist. How can we make our Union Meet.
ings moro interesting, so as to- induce a
larger attendance ?-Introductory spoak-
or, James Callison.
md. Influence of tho Religious Pross
On our denominational lwork.-Introduc-
tory speaker, w. III. Yeldoll.
3rd. Our Church ength-how to util.
iza it.-Introductory speaker, Rev. G.
w. Bussey.
]. Il. STROM, Mod'r.
JNo. BRUNsoN, Cl'k.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
GTso the Trade.

- t.t- ''- 90 IA. April II, 1886.
theft
Business In all
account
friends
rasi the
DO
Gv uas any country
personal bottom prices Yours
[nay2l SIM d. W. C1Ai AoN
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11

It Is specific for tbrtain diseaia
lions ofthe womb and propoa y!5 F.:
control tho Menstrual EuIctionsS -
nlate all the des5SEE4 1 and lrregu
MONTHLY SIG KNs SIS.
Its proprietors claim forit no otlierlned.
ical propc}ey; and to doubt the facs thai
this medicine does positively possess
such controlling an regulating po%ers
is simply To discredit the voluntary tes-
.timony Of thousands of,liying witnesses
who are today exulting in the restera-
ton To sound health and. Happiness.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1885-06-11
rgRST-Cl,ASS LUMBER.

TYAyING recently set up Lumber
Ii Ni1l on a finely timborcd tract
sboui two miles Southwark of Johnston.
ard dsumile from G.. G.. &; 4. r. r., we
row tr to the public tho best OF pine
fam bDF in all classes. We guarantee our
lumbar and will set our prices to suit
the tines. J. P. IL j.. w. HARDY.
Ma. q, 1SS5.-G-25
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1885-11-27

L r Jorea a voung and prominent
man If Richmond Va was on F'iday last
fined one cent and given one hour IN 14l'
Nv iurv in the Hustinp Court for sending
a challenge tn fght dnPl The trouble
ont Of which this hostile correspondence
grew ocrurred tast August between Jones'
and G p Bradley another yonng nan.
y, meeting took place hPtweea them and
TIC difcuttv was amicahly adjusted. The
afficprs howrver. arrested jones ara ~
wa tried to-day l. is the second time "
the history Of the duelinG laws OF var
plnia since the war that any punishment
has been iufisctrd for this violation.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1885-11-27
ELEVEN CHILDREN AT FOUR BIRTHS

a few days ago a neatly dressed.
fresh looking woman about thirty years
of age, applied TO II trrV Foster. the
Erie 'ickrt agent al Hnnrsdale Pa. for
information AS to the lowest tate OC fare
for herself and family ~ Warren, Pa.
How many persons ?' asked the
ageur.
Myself and my eleven children, "
she SAID.
As soon as Agens Foster could Ca ch
his breath hp xclaim-d
Eleven chtdrrnl Great Scott. mad
am Nol all yours
Certainly. sir" replied the woman,
evid-n'Iy Y surprised ~ rhr ae-H' ; qars-
tiuu and manner. Whose would lhry
b.. If not mine p
'In the name of goodness. then, how
old are they p asked he agent, mop
ping the prrspiration from his fore
head.
We'll, sir said the woman. after y
short mental calculation, three of
them are nine, m ~ uf hem are sven
two Of them are I've. ard three uf them
are three wears Old. "
Agent Fust.r dropDed into a chair as
though some one had hit him with a
/ ciun.
| Madam " said he ''vou deserve I,
/ have pass for ~slve. Come in again
/ in few days. and I'll ser what can b,
/ done"
The agent in the meantime ascer-
tanned that the womsn's name WAS Cul
/ len. She lived ~ GAlr's tannery siS
miles from Hnnesdsh'. Her husband il
/ a IabOrer. and abOul three years ag,
went 10 Warren to work, aud had
( short 'ime ago sent tor his wife am
( children. Thu couple had been marie,
tel years. Mrs. CuIlen's s,atsmept u
to the number and ages of h-T chiidrel
was subs' antiatpd hy neighbnrs. Sh
had presented her husband wi b rlev-i
children Al four bIrihs
Agent Foster wrote 10 General Pas
sengrT Agent John n. Ahbutt md gav
him a siat-maut o. the case. Mr.. Al
hOit sem back instructions a once {
sell Mrs. Cullen ha,f-fare ticket {
Warren. good Tor herself and elryen lIt
tie ones.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1885-11-27
WHOSE FAULT Is ITy

Tn s,yte of all that is being said. with |
nora and more earnestpess, oY the hest
eaucntionsI authorities, by scientists.
.op6 nc medical practitioners, as we'll ~
no tb0uChtsui. earnest men everywhere.
deponpcino the pernicious practice O!
examining in our public schools, ana
u,arnino against its evil effects, we fail
n see anv Disposition. in our ne1ghoor-
hood at least n profit by the advice or
heed the warning.
WhV is teaching thus done The eT
roneous princlplH is still acted on that
ouaptity is Of more account than quail
" in education. A scholars rank IN
history is still TOO exclusively deter
mined hv the number or mere dates ana
details he can cram into his memory and
hold there TIL after examination ls
over with no regard TO the drgree of
nnderst andinp be may or may not have
of the real essentials of history, witch
dates and details are not. 10 geogra-
! nhv instruction is is still hut little more
! than a mere utterly fruitless memory
! drill. locating every little city and town
and mountain. and creek, recl ing
! strings of figures reDrese nting popu'a
tion. dimensions. &c. and nonSehslcai
mamnriZinp Of the advantages Tea
| three >, ,sindustrips. - &c., of each State
! and county and town. And this IS
| called geography ! In ari' hme'Ic ths
number Of examples worked out me-
! chanicalIy according to an lronclad RUE
| and method. is still of mnre account
han how truly and fully the pTincIplts
underneath the practice are understood.
Whose fault is Il
The conssonence Of this is a ST uffing
and examining. and crOwding that Can
only he harmful TO our children in the
long run.
Instead Of being taught in school, III
| tie more is done than to hear them To-
cite. and assign new tasks. There IS nc
time in school for that for which schnn
and teacher alone exist. instruction anr
studv The huIk of the scholars 81 uhy
| inc has 70 he done Al home, on side q
school hours. Surely this is all wrong
II is enough If children betwee s''
and fourteen years old have to SIT Owe
th.i ir books five ard half to SIX hour
A Ciav in school. T" expect them beside
this to work at their lessons oetWeef
twelve and wo O'Clock. and from suppe
r tiU bed time. is an outrage to na'ur
, and q violation Jf all the laws of phys
ical and mental health. School hont
, are for study. not the child's free time
it's play and rest time. NO scholar, ex
r | cent r,prhaps In the high school. shoul
= under anv circumstances be pHrmltttd
far less reouired 10 study outside O
n schorl and school hours. II is an un
P necessary and inrxcusahle wrong to ro
Y growing children of her free time
? their hours ~ play and recr~atlon, an
- their needed oodily and mental resi-
d To do this is not education. True rdu
' cation has no occasion 10 do II. L.
simply criminal. Yet il is done In neal
" everv schonI in our city.
h Whose fault is IL 2 Let our school d
p rec;ors. superintendent, teachers. an
i above all ler the parents and taxpAyel
find out whose fault it is, and maks u
# guilty ones answer for / - hf'
l. pei her in thefI hands. Int
q ligencer.