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The Schools at Ft. Peck Agency
Montana.


The school here is an immense con.
cern to say the least. The school build.
|fngs consists Of two very fargetwe-e.o-
ry-one log and one frame, we'll finished
buildings sff. riding room for all employ
es. consisting of Superintendent, matron,
assistant teacher, seamstress. laundress,
cook and 100 pupils. This school at
present contains 76 pupils. 81 of them
having been admitted since February
the date Mr.. F. A. Jeffers took charge as
superintendent.
The school is an industrial boarding
school, where the pupils are instructed
10 oil things necessary to fit them for fu-
ture usefulness, such as farming, caring
for stock, cooking, washing, making.
mending, DC. while at the same time they
are taught in the common school BRAN
ohes. They read and write fairly we'll.
In writing they excel white children
Boys and girls not. more than three
weeks from the bonndless freedom of the
camp can write nice hapd, and that be-
fore they have even learned the alphabet
Writing aud geography being their forte
make but little progress in arithmetic
Connected With the school is beauti
ful farm OF 80 acres. On which is grown
oats, corn, potatoes and all garden veg
etables, the labor being performed prin.
cipally by the Indian boys and girls. Be-
longing to the farm are also IA head OF
COWS, Z head of hogs and 2 head of hor.
ses of verv fine stock. Tue children are
fed, clothed and cared for by Uncle Sam
Indian boys and girls are about as ea-
silly managed as many white children
would be If placed under similar circum-
stances, They are never allowed out
side of the enclosure unless by permis.
sion.
Imagine little Indians taken from un-
boundless freedom, placed 10 such q
school, in sight Of home and kept there
unless permitted to return for q short
time only. The new matron, Mrs. r A
Jeffers is fast becoming reconciled to her
work. PRIVATE.
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Approval by the People.
N. Y Star.

The President is receiving letters from
all parts of the country, from ell classes
OF citizens. and from every walk and oc.
cupallon of life, congratulating him upon
his attitude with reference to the Senate.
1t Is evident that in interposing check
to the Senate's arrogant pretentions, be
has touched popular chord. Toe cor
respondence in question presents be-
wildering variety OF standpoint and in
depreciation. but an absolute unanim;ty
of approval as to the Presidents course
aud of condemnation as to the Senate's
The letters are from mer chants, politi.
clans, professional men, scholars, women,
artisans and laborers. They are coached
in every school OF rhetoric, and bri-t'e
with all conceivable eccentricities Of
grammar and photography. But in ev-
iery one of them there is unmistekable
evidence that the President has struck
the key to which the peoples hear,
rings true.
II is st once instructive and pathetic
to look over these great sheaves Of let.
ters, the spontaneous tribute o. the citi
zen Those from the old, full OF mellc "
retrospect; those from the young throb-
bing with confidence and hope. Zach
gives 10 his own way and from his per.
sonal point OF view the light in which
the controversy strikes him. Each has
q characteristic version of the contro.
versv, colofed by his experience and m
dividualiz.d by his environment. All
arrive by their several and differing
paths at common conclusion. When
the President drew bis broad form across
the pathway OF the Senats's = insolent en-
croachment and said TO il, "Thus far
and no iurther!" million loyal hearts
responded. These letters, are but the
flying chaff, the ietsam flung upon the
shore; but they tell With no uncertain
eloq1ence which way the storm is speed
ing and whittier tend the mighty waves.
Mr.. Eimunds may spin his artful web
of special pleading. Ingalls, may sneer
ami sting. and Logan vex the shivering
welkin vita his Boz ,tian bawl, but the
nation will ask itself whether it was not
time to draw q line beyond which the
Senate's arrogance might not pass, AMI
with one voice it will applaud the Presi
dent for drawing it. Nay, it will for
give the Senate much for having forced
tue issue.
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ers are paid about the came as in Obi,
but they csn invest their honey and
make great deal more than in the east.
There are fine openings for stock men in
this county. Pratt, the largest town, is
located in the exact geographical center
OF the county and has population VI
900 although only two years old When
the county seat contest is ended it will
certainly be iue location for business
OF every kind.
At present the best opportunities to
make money are found in the country
The fine farming land is rapidly increas
ing in value and pays handsome rates OF
interest to investors. People who own
but small farms in the east, or have lit
tie money 10 invest, can secure larger
farms here that will 10 few years make
them comparatively rich 1t is to this
class We appeal to better their condition,
and we feel The assurance that we are
right when we say that as an ag.icultu-
raj State Kansas Is unexcelled. We have
not the large mining and manu- featuring
interests that Oaio has, neither have we
the element that clusters about these in.
teres,s, but the people are m sinly engag-
ed in agriculture and belong to the class
that makes State good, great and veal
thy. Fine farms of 100. acres can be
bought for $1,000 to $4,000, according
to location and improvements. IT yon
want a good home, cheap, in q good
country, 1t is to he found in Pratt. Coun.
ty, Kansas, but the improvement thereof
is left 10 the owner. The State holds
out greater inducements at present to
farmers than any other class of immi.
grants County affords as 6ne
farm lands as any in The State and at as
low prices. The general outlook is good
for the coming year II during the sum.
mer mon BIS YOU would take little trip
through this country with few hundred
dollars you would be sure to be able to
make some investments that would many
times paw your expenses.
Yours hastily, j S BARNES.
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SYCAMORE VALLEY.

Ed SPIRIT: The health of the com
munity is good with few exceptions
Mrs. Nancy Lindemood has been sick al
winter but is better at this writing, and
Dapiel Miller 10 very poorly with fevel
and rheumatism.
The farmers are preparing for fall
crops of tobacco and corn, and the big.
gest crop of oats has been sown for tht
time OF year.
James H. Morrison says he is happy
If the Democrats do ruls-it is q girl.
William Desrth has been sick for some
time but is able to work again-his is &
boy. y
Mack Grahsrn and family, of Stafford
is visiting bis father-in-law, Wesley Lin.
demood.
In your laat issue l saw a notice thai
Hon. L. D. Brown would not be can.
didate for School Commissioner again
l was sorry to see it, for would like to
have voted for him again, IS he is as
good a man for the of1:e as there is in
the State.
. This community was surprised last
Thursday by one OF the old-fashioned
weddings in one sense and the --latest
in another. The old fashion was plenty
OF good things to eat and the latest fash.
ion was the presents. Following is the
list Of presents:
The cutest was presented by Miss Vic
Cliff, 9 glass cradle and baby; Mrs. Ad.
die Morrison desert dish and towel ); A.
C Speice, pickle dish; Jennie Okev
glass bread dish; Cornelia Gift, pickle
dish; Martha Mercer, glass bread dish
Mrs. c. W Clitt, set silver spoons; C.
W. Cliff, table cloth; Ida Cliff, moIasses
can Frank Gardner, glass paper cutter
VIM p, Morrison, counter pin; Mrs. w.
P. Morrison. stand cover; j F. Gift.
fruit dish; James Kinsey, glass honey
dish; Samuel Mercer, set desert dishes
jamie Naley, spoon holder and pepper.
hox; Rachel A. Carter, spoon holder;
Thomas Nalley. butter dish; Lida Nc
Way, molasses can; Maria McVay, 8
glass goblets ;Libbie McVay. .hutter dish
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel McVay, 2 linen
table cloths Mrs. J. R Camden, beanti.
full glass lamp; Mrs. NJ Shater. butter
dish and towel; Mrs. Thomas Martin, ,sel
cups and saucers; Mrs. Catharine Nor
rison, cake stand; c. W. Camden, glass
pitcher; II. E Cliff, tea set; Aaron Mil
ler, lea set; Hannah Z. Morrison, full
trimmed bed resdv for sleeping in; Pro.
ds Morrison, nice dress for bride; John
Morrison, cake stand.
The groom's name was VIM. E Nor
rison aud the brides Sarah e. Nalley.
After the presents we're presented the
great table was surrounded several times
till about 10 pcrsons eat supper.
Some OF the old sheep still live under
the Democratic admiuistra ion and the
country goes on in its regular routine
Hurrah for G G.
Our school is prospering splendidly
under the management Of John Cnris'y.
He had spelling school last Friday night
and bis school came out coDqnerors.
EUCHRR.
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ROUND.BOTTOM, OHIO.

R..uND BorroM, April l, 1885.
Ed Spirit: As no one has .blowed
of hi. chin" from this section lately,
we embrace the present opportunity TO
"air our eloqaeDce," by noting few OF
the manv passing events. The most OF
our citizens are enjoying very poor
health at this writing, being sfhirted
with many of the ills 10 which human
flesh is heir, (thanks to the changeable.
ness of the weather. as We would judge
by the numerous calls received by our
enterprising doctor N. P. Buskirk r
NJ. Clegg has moved On bis father 9 farm
ami will practice Law or agriculture, or
both whichever is the most lucrative
B o Pyles will close verv successful
term OF school at o 4 mex, + iday. W
NJ Williams, will close his school at
Round Bottom on next Saturday. James
and C L Clegg closed . six month term
'st M, Zion last Saturday. 5 P Luthv
win close at the Harmon district next
Friday. james CleQg will ttAt hen.
merry and w M Williams . roosterv in
the near future. Look out for eggnog
spring chickens &c, DO. jim Twinem
would have hsd grubhing last Satur.
urdsy. if he had not got snOwed under
Tom Cain sold bis farm in Switzer town.
ship, lately, Tom thinks one farm At q
tine is all one man can handle success.
fully. Lee Williams is the owner OF q
SOW that is now nursing Der 9th Liter Of
pigs, mall 106 youngsters OF the "rOot
hog or die" stripe, most Of which are
deceased at tbis writing. Probably the
most remsrkab thing about this SOW 10
that she is perfectly quiet and has never
injured single pig. think L had bet
ter start "hoggery,"
John Cegg Jr. still issues drvgoods
groceries DC &c, to the people ss they
need then. John Clegg Sr keeps "oach"
at the old stand.
Now Mr.. Ed. this is the 6rst dav Of
April and don't you f-f-iool yourself.
. yes. forgot to tell you that the roads
are very muddy. BULaER.
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The POormaD-Harla lnfamy.
Cincinnati ENQUIRER,

The majority in the Ohio House
of Representatives yesterday COM
pleted the infamous work which was
commenced during the first week of
the session. The Chairman of the
Committee on Privileges and cleo
tions had made his report, cooking
up fictitious majorities Tor all the
Republican candidates for the House
from Hamilton county. The seats
of nine of the Democratic members
were stolen early in January, and
Bob Harlan was crowded in yester-
day.
The proceeding was very cow
ardly one. The debate was on a
motion to adopt the report of the
committee. This was irregular and
unnecessary, but the point of order
made by Mr.. Williams, of Coshoc-
ton county, was, of course, over
ruled. When the question Of onst-
ing nine Democrats came to- a. vote
in January, Speker Entrekin ruled
that majority of all the members
elected to the House was necessary
to adopt. a resolution. In making
the report considered yesterday the
committee was afraid that such a
majority could not be obtained, SO
that the Speaker could dodge his
former ruling.
Poorman got his report through
under the caucus whip. The fraud
of last January had strengthened
the majority for the dirty enterprise
Poorman and his confreres did moi
get their report through without be
ing subjected to severe excoriation
Poorman who bossed the job, was
especially andrightfully denounced
His prominence in the rascality put
the burden of the Democratic strict
ures on him. Williams scored him
in short speech, and Young, o.
Marion, was unmerciful in detailing
the hypocrisy and dishonesty of the
Poorman with good effect, but said
no more than was, justified. The
hypocrite from Belmont was obliged
to writhe under the caustic applied
by. the candid man from Marion.
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SENATOR INGALLS, Of Kansas, q Repub
licau, in his speech on the EDAUNDs res.
olutioBs said the Republicans Of Kansas
and he believed that no Republican could
hold public office under Democratic
administration without either sacrificing
his convictions or forfelting his self.re.
speci. He said he did not believe in non
paTtisanship in politics. Political par.
ties were indispensable TO free govern
ment. He said he had no patience with
the men who believed 1t badge Of vir.
Tue not to belong to political orgauiza-
ton or that 1t reflected glory on states
man to affect. independence OF his party.
When the people decided in change OF
administration that implied that there
should he clange 10 the agencies so
that the administration might be effec
tual. "Unless the President OF the Uni.
ted States was tosbe mummy swa:hed
in. clothes that would render him abso-
lutely Intellectual OF vital functions, he
must have powers commensurate with
his duties. After the election the Dem
ocrats expected to get in and the Repub
licans to get out. But new Genesis had
come about OF late years--a class of po
litical philosophers who believed that
non. .partisanship was panacea for all
the evils that affi cted the republic-men
who decried the operation Of the Amer
ican' system, as they called it. This new
party had been recruited from the Re-
publican party; II there was any geEu ne
civil service reformer who had deserted
the ranks OF the Democracy history did
not record bis pame. Laughter. The
ueuter gender, Mr.. ingalls, said, was not
popular, either in nature or in science.
Male and female created He them But
there was third sex-it that could sex
be called which sex had none-resulting
sometimes from cruel caprice OF nature,
at others from accident or malevoleDt
design. possessing The vices OF both and
the virtues OF neither laughter |, unable
either to beget or bear, possessing nei-
sher fecundity nor virility, endowed wnh
the contempt OF men and the derision OF
women, doomed to sterility. isolstion,
and extinction" Laughter |
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SECRETARY LAMAR has recovered and
restored to'the people 2,42l 600 acres oi
land from the Atlantic and Pacific Rail.
way Company. The lands we're plaster.
ed with mortgages by the Railway Com.
pany. It.is a misfortune to the money
loaners and they now complain Of being
defrauded out OF their money by said
company; BID; it's astonishing TO then
II any one would accuse railroad o.
deiraudine him out OF money.
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IT Is said that Mr.. BLAINE, in his Sec
ond volume, upholds the power Of the
President 10 make removals without the
consent OF the Senate. Certainly such
has been the practice Of republican
Presidents ever since that party came
into power in 1861.
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ON the 25,h President CLEVELAND sen,
In his third annual report of the Civi
Service Commission together With the
following message.
EXECUTIVE MANsIoN. March %.
To the Senate and House of Representatives,:
Il transmit herewith the report OF the
Civil Service Commission for the year
ending on the 18th day of January last
The exhibition thus made OF the ope.
raiions OF the commission and the
smount thus presented OF the results fol
lowing The execution of the civil service
law cannot fail to demonstrate the use.
fulness and strengthen the conviction
that this ecbeme for reform in the
methods OF administering the Govern
ment is no longer an experiment. Wher-
ever this reform has gained foothold il
has steadily advanced in the esteem of
those charged with public administrative
duties, while the people, who desire good
government have constantly been con-
frmed in their high estimate Of its value
and efficiency. With the benefits 1t has
already secured 10 the public Service
plainly apparent and with its promise Of
increased usefulness easily appreciated,
this cause is commended 10 the liberal
care and JEALOUS protection OF the Con-
gress. GROVER CLLyiLAND.
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LAST week it was thought the trouble
of The strikers would be settled by arbi-
tration per agreement hetwee JAr GOULD
and Master Workman PowDERLY and all
the men would resume work, but at the
present settlement seems to be as Ear
distant as ever.
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Written for The Spirit Of Democracy.

WEibbch Aok AhO oPhAs VA Aoh1ooAooI'
Spring is approaching with her sun-
shine and showers and the time for clos
ing the schools Of the winter is here
The school 10 District No. 5, Sunsbury
township, closed Friday, March 26.
The school in this district was under
the supervision OF Mr.. s. A. Keyser. and
has proven 10 be one Of the most sue
cessful terms ever taugst in said district
Mr.. Keyser SPARED no pains To make
this school both profitable and interest.
ing to the pupilc and patrons. The
writer of this article had TIE pleasure OF
being present on the last dav and must
say that be has scarcely r. ever seen as
much interest shown bv the patrons OF
district echooll as was shown at the
close of this one. The room was tlste-
fully decorated with everereens which
encircled within taeir tiny tendrils here
and there appropriate mnttots; both rep
resenting perhaps the delicate artistic
work OF the ladies Of the district, con-
ltra.ting the irterest taken in the schools
Of to-day as compared with the schools
of few wears ago; evideDcing the fact
that the world is becoming better as well
as wiser. Both teacher and pupils &c
orite1 themselves well. The recltations
convincing the most casual observer
that their .rsining had been thorough
and efficient.
The programme was aa { 'llows:
Mu-ic bv the choir. "Greeliog Song
Select reading by the different classes
in TIE school, which was very entcrtsin-
ing.
Music by choir, Are you Coming
Home ?"
Next speech by l. D. Riley, subject
"Education."
Music, by. choir. .N,-Mnre q And.
hyes." and "Sing On my Soul Sing
Sweetly On"
/ Speech by Samuel Button subject
.School Government" which suhject
was well handled bv the speaker.
Music, "T'he Messenger Of Peace
and 1.-THE Voice of Love-"
NIX. in order was "dinner," which
was one OF the grande affairs OF the
day. 1t appeared from the surroundings
that every one present came loaled with
The delicious delicacies Of life, 80 pro
fuse were the good things fixed by the
ladies Of the districs. In addition to all
thi, The teacher had on hands Is lbs ot
assorted candies, which made the email
boys eyes big. and their teeth to crack
Everv one present eat until they were
satisfied and yet there was plenty.
The afternoon exercises cons sted ir
dsclama,ions by different mem bers O.
the school and music by the choir. Ths
choir was led by Miss Margaret Keyser
! (sister of S. A. Keyser, ,eacher) whit
presided at the organ, The muse va
q grand treat and far surpassed the mos
sanguine expectations OF the audience
Miss Keyser has an exqrIs't' voice AM
performs on the instrument we'll.
The days festivities we're supplement.
ed by a debate in the evening, which
brought opt quite an audience. Ths
question for discussion was,
ResolVed "That the world is CROWN.
worse" Affirmative, j. L. Kevser and j
s H. McEiroV. Negative. Will. j. Kew
ser. in whichsI am happy to say that the
arguments for the Affirmative were com
pletplv demolished hy Will. j Keyser o.
the Negative in two shoit speeches o
about 10 minutes each.
! This is The fo9.tl term of sehoo
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NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

NOTICE rs hereby given, that the partner
IN ship lately subsisting between John
Brown aud x. L. L,nch. of Antioch, Ohio
under the firm name Of Brown 4 Lynch, vas
by mutual consent on the Sd day
of April, 1885. All debts owing to the said
psrtnsrs'ip are to be received by the said K,
L. Lynch, who will continue the business oi
furniture and undertaking.
JOHN r. BROWN.
meh6 'SSx3. 4. b. LYNCH.
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TIE Democrats OF the Ohio Senate
seem 10 be apeipg the U. s Republican
Senate and are slow in confirming ap
pointments OF Gov. FORAKER. 1.-TWO
wrongs do not make right" Demo-
srats shouId condemn such filibustering
rather than initiate It.
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taught ny S A. Keyser heing now quite
a young man. We think our directors
on ght T., secure his services for tue COM
ing year It once or we think it would be
hsrd to get any one to FL his place.
REPPo.
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Z,pesyille Signal.

SENATOR VooRHEEs lie opposed to the
civil service law. He voted in commit
tee and would vote 10 the Senate for it's
absolute repeal. 1t is an odious obstruc-
ton to the will Of the people.
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The House Of the Ohio Legislature
has passed bill allowing teachers to
dismiss their schools without forfeiture
Of pay on Washington's birthday aid on
Memorial day. We are agreed.
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EgT The city OF Chicago is excited
over the discovery that Lake Michigan
ls rising at the rate of four inches year,
aud is now two and one.half feet higher
than it was seven years ago. A vast
amount OF valuable property ON the lake
front has been destroyed. The Iale OF
the wicked city is not uncertain enough
t, be p'casant.-Shc!by Go Democrat.
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PREsIDENT CLEVELAND brought down
seven .lueks With single shot the other
day. This is as good as his record ip
bringing down offensive parlisans -
TkeeiSHg Register
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REPUBLICANS, has Senator EDMUsDs
by his allibusteriRg with the President
redeemed himself as Republican, or
do you still consider him q Mug wnmp ?
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CoNaaEss has placed Mrs. HANCOCK
on the pension roll, and they have never
done o more meritorious act. The Gen
eral died poor and honest.
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The United States government is the
greatest printer and publisher in the
world. The number Of publications is-
sued annuslly amounts to about $500
600, OF which about 600 600 are bound
volumes.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-06

The Ohio Legislature was vislteed by
The eloquent Senator Coz QUITE of Geor-
gis. He made an eloquent speech to the
Senate.
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S,63S fourth class postmasters
removed since March 1886 In Pennsvl.
vsnia there 93S, Ohio S7S. Indiana 499
Kentucky l94, Weet Virginia 1873.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-06

Robert NJ R"wND, OF Columbus, has
been appointed as manager Of the Ohio
Peniten,iary to succeed GEoReES. Pc
TIERS.
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SEcaErARY MANNING is very III and is
not expected to be able to resume the
duties of bis Office.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-04-06

The great Bell telephone sui, has been
brought at Columbus, ALLEN G THUR-
MAN, attorney for the Government in toe
case.