The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1886-03-31

Handsome School Teacher Thrashes
an Ex.Honator,

AoA RIVER, N. j., March 2S.-Ephra. m
r. Emson is one OF the wealthiest men in
Ocean county. He is getting pretty well
along in years, but he is tall and muscular
and well preserved. A. politician Emson
has been very prominent for years. He
virtually controls the Democratic party of
the county and dictates its nominations
every fall. He was State Senator from the
county from 1873 to 1881, and while at
Trenton supported number of prominent
measures.
One Of Emson's pet hobbies is the little
school at Golfers Mills, q village which he
almost entirely owns. He has taken great
interest in the school for years. About q
year ago Miss Louise Blackman was made
principal OF the school. She came well
recommended from the State Normal
School, and received Ex-senator Emson's g
Endorsement. She had petite figure and
was very pretty. As a disciplinarian and
successful te.icher she has had few equals
at the Mills, but during the last Few months
EmsOn has taken q decided dislike to Miss
Blackm"n. The reason il said to have
been because he wanted to put n friend of
his fanny In her place. The trustees of
that school, Of whom Emson is one, were
be chosen, and Emson began using his
efforts to elect q trustee who was opposed
to Miss Blackman.
THE YOUNG woMAN's REPUTATION.
The fight grew very warm. The teacher
had q great many friends who backed her
up. Then it was rnmored that the ex-Sena-
tor was spreading stories that tended to
ruin the pretty teachers reputation. This
of course added to the excitement. Hence
when special meeting for the election of
trustees was called for last Wednesday, the
school house was crow cd with the friends
and foes of Miss Blackman Emson was
there, occupying Il chair nenr the platform.
A number of speeches were made on the
sta te OF the school, and then it came time
to elect trustee. The candidates of the
Clack kman and -Blackman party were
defended quite at length. Emson made
speech in favor OF his candidate and re-
marked that it was evident change of
principal was needed. Then a couple of
young men started around with hats to
collect ballots. just then the door opened
and Miss Blackman entered. Her face was
flushed and her eyes sparkled. She kept
her hands behind her back, and advanced
between the desks until she stood in front
hand in front OF her, and it was noticed to
hold long and tough.looking birch switch.
THE BIRCH IN USE.
Inc next instant IL was uDllTteQ ana
brought down with q swish uhon Emson's
shoulders. The ex-senator jumped to his
feet. The blows came thicker and faster
upon his legs, arms, shoulders and neck.
He warded them of as best he could. and
made no attempt to strike back. When
the pretty teacher was exhausted she
handed the switch to one OF her
friends and sat down with cheeks
aglow. All the time the thrashing
was in progress the audience held it's
breath. The moment the thrashing stopped
there was great excitement. A motion to
adjourn was carried and then talking be.
came general. Emson laughed good
naturedly and went home to nurse his
bruises. The teacher received the congrat-
ulations OF her friends and said she pun
ished the Senator heca use Of the damag.
ing and untruthful things he had said.
Her reputation has been excellent, and
she is understood to be engaged to- prom
Using young lawyer in New York. Since
Thursday she has been suffering from hys.
terra and nervous prostration. She pro-
poses to fight it out, and it is said the
chances OF her candidate for trustee are
good. Mr.. Emson was ut first inclined to
have the teacher arrested. but has since
given it up. He said this morning that he
would have Miss Blackmau deposed in a
few weeks