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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14
AuCtiOneer.

Having recently moved to Elk
Point with my family, | am now
prepared to attend and cry auction
sales of all kinds. Have had Is
years experience. l also speak
English, German, Dane, Norwe.
gian and Swede.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Terms
reasonable. Correspondence So
licitcd.
C. b. FLINDT,
Elk Point, So. OAK.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

-
ED,roR CouRiRxs~
Miss Ella Iewist lrom
Sioux City taking per eek
mother.
Al. Ven is havings, Ills hdhse .i,hks-
tered. A Sioux City c~on8yctor. lis
doiEg the work.
John i. johnson, one of Bruls.,
many promising Yrpenters, hns
just completed u II \ and cunfur-
table dwelling lloM Ssylver Guam.
and is now putting Zone for Ole
Anderson.
G.. Hovland. onspi Brule'ssmoFt
prominent youngE..p, being a pro-
fessional book agent>a fluent speak
er blessed with eloansnce .'and bra.
tory, having already acquired4 the
name OF a second Den,ostheres, is
now expounding The principles OF
the independent party in the north
end Of the county. i
Bills were scattered throughout
the country announcing that an ln-
dependent meeting WAS to be held
at Kalsta4's school house on Thurs
kday night, Oct. 6th. Mr.; Nickel
son, aHcaNdinavian OF Los Angeles,
Cal. Mas to 4De the principal speak
er. The evening" anso but no speaker
peared, and twas plainly unler'
STOOD BY the crowd there that is was
only 1schemst TO draw a crowd, as
the other meeting they had WIS only
visited by five votsfsof the DISTRICT
aud those they mtr1o4Bo aaA get
But the correspondent OF the Ledde'
Of this township tried to make on'
that the school house was full o
young voters which was q bare.iacet
falsehood.
AN OBSERVER.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

The delinquent tax list this year is
one Of the smallest ever published
in Union county, and probably the
smallest in the state. This is a sure
evidence of prosperity. The calam.
ityi,e that can get any political ar
guMent out Of the prosperity Of this
country is a dandy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Politicians who attempt to make
capital out Of the fact that a man
lost q leg while in the honest dis
charge of his duties should be sat
upon. The COURIER believes that
the people Of Union county will do
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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Andy Osborn came up town the
other day looking gloomy and sour
about something. A friend asked
him what was up and Andy unbos-
omed himself in this wise. Says
Andy: "You know | have had the
reputation Of being the biggest linr
in this section of country, but l am
not in it any more: l have lost my
reputation as the champion liar.
That blasted Leader man over there
holds the belt now and / can't touch
him with q ten foot pole, and Il
makes me mad"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

A dividend OF 124 per cent. has
been declared for the benefit Of the
subscribers to the amphitheater.
Those interested will please call at
the Union County Bank aud receive
the amount due them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14
AN OBSERVER.

The democrats Of Union county
have decided not to place a county
ticket in the field. This means Re-
publican success in Union county.
The democrats down there have no
love for the Populists.- VnmiNion
Republican.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Mrs. G. s. Mathews, Of Armour,
Douglas county spent the past week
in the city visiting her daughters,
Mrs. C. +. Mallahan and Mrs. B. NJ.
Brink.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

4 DISASTROUS Ere swept over a
portion Of Beaded county recently de-
stroying about two hundred thous-
and dollars worth Of property.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

II Serato~ Kyle wants some one
with a national reputation pitted
against him in joint debate, why
don't the state central committee let
Senator Pettigrew tackle him. OF
course it might be creulty to ami
mails to allow it. Pettigrew might
object, though, on certain grounds
that Kyle isn't worth the powder.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

The formula Of Ayers Sarsaparilla
is we'll known 10 the inedical profess
sion, and universally approved. The
reputation Of the frm guarantees
excellence and uniformity in the
medicine, and the worlds expert.
ence for nearly half II century has
fully demonstrated it's value.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

All places Of business should be
closed and all citizens take hold and
assist the public schools in the OBJ
servance Of Columbus Day. Oct.
21st.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

The COURIER printed an item last
week stating that Father Hines
would preach upon the subjects:
1.-The Holy Spirit" an "Calamiiy
Seekers" last Sunday. We should
have said Rev. Pipes Of the Congre-
ga:ional church would preach upon
these subjects. We are sorry the
mistake occurred.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

August Ronell is paying his re-
spects to the postmaster at Elk
Point instead of claiming a saving
Of SAC, oG0 to the taxpayers in a
year and a half. That's right, Aug
ust, jump onto the postmaster when-
ever yon feel like it, hut for common
decency' 8 sake don't jump unto a
cripple.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

The Leader says that Auditor
Gardner does not furnish them a
copy Of the proceedings. Such a
charge is very unjust 10 Mr.. Gard
ner, and has no foundation in fact.
The auditor makes four copies Of
the commissioners proceedings, one
for the CouRIsa ono for the Leader,
one Tor the K4rssfofd Mvs aud one
Tor ths Alcester Uaion.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Miss Julia Freeman returns to
Lake City, Mimi, some time next
week to resume her musical studies.
Her mother will accompany her and
remain a few weeks visiting with
her parents. o
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Look at the sample ballot posted
up in the post.ofice. It is nearly
us large as a page Of this paper.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Beach and Bowers Minstrels gave
4 good entertainment ct the Opera
House last Saturday evening.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Hon. E. C. Ericsson was attending
to legal business at Canton last
Monday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

What the Lecdcr says about Ira
Nichols will make him votes in the
county. Such lying rot az emanates
from that filthy sheet each week is
enough TO turn the stomachs of all
who read it. The better class Of
independents are getting sick Of the
Leaders mode Of warfare.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

T~hrcshing is about all completed
in this section and considerable
grain is coming on the market.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

The hardware store Of J. p Chi.
|~pine, Of Jefferson was Lurglarized'
on,tlN night Of Oct. 4th. Quite a
quantity OF cutlery and silVf plat
Ed ware was 4akeff.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

A. J. Ames, the Beresford banker
was in the city Monday ~transacting
business.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

There can be no health for either
mind or body SO long as the blood
is vitiated. Cleanse 1.-The vital cur
rent from all impurities by the Use
OF Ayers Sars ,parilly. This medi.
cine recruits the wasted energies,
strengthens the nerves, and restores
health to the debilated system.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Please hear in mind that l have
the best line of dress goods in the
city and can make buttons to match
all goods A. o. RINGsRUD. II
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Neither did the peoples party
carry Florida-in fact they wern't
in it at all. The solid south is not
being divided to any alarming ex-
tent ty this new party. A division
of the republican party of the north
will suit their purposes better as
well AS those Of the democrats.-Pub-
tic Opinion.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Did any II every witness such
a spectacle in the history of Union
county, or anywhere else, for that
matter. Not a county officer at his
post Of duty a! the court house ex-
cept Henry Gardner. county audi
tor. Is this the sort Of reform the
taxpayers of this county wish to lie
inaugurated?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Col John L. Jolley addressed a
large and enthusiastic audience at
BANDS school house, ia Civil Bend
township, last Friday night. He
expounded republican doctrine in
a way tina. pleased his hearers, and
the vote from the township in the
coming election will show the good
results Of his speech.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14
Hettcs to Hsrssusa.

DR.. w. L. Cook, V. s., removes
Ring Bones and Spavins in twenty
four hours without breaking tie
skin. All work guaranteed. More
moyal no pay. Also gelds ridglings
horses, spays cows and heliers.
VS. Cook. ". s.,
Elk Point, s. y.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Freeman Bros. desire to say that
they are now prepared to suit every
body in shoes. The latest line in
Elk Point. tt
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14
Wanted.

so cords of good wood in exchange
for merchandise from my store.
tf Us. TALCo1T.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Mrs. Geo. ". Mathews of Armour,
with her two boys, Limb and Willie
came down Wednesday evening and
stopped off over night here, resum.
her journey Thursday morning to
Russleville, Alabama, to visit her
sister, Mrs. DR.. Hollinger.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14
The "Dennis" Family

Springfield Kmes:-The indepen-
dents nominated a democrat, G.. a.
Dennis for assessor. Well, their
names will he "Dennis" after cleo.
ton.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14
TIME Card.
tC. n. & 81. r. Ki.1
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS

DR.. G.. w. Dorman, the dentist
will be in Elk Point again the first
week in November.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Freemans have just received a
nice liie Of mems, women's aud
children's shoes. Come and see
them. #
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Have you seen those beautiful
pictures at Rlngsruds, they are all
to he given away. IT,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

S. c. Butterfield returned home
the first of the week from n trip to
Hand county looking after the crop
on his farm.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

The democratic old maid and the
young independent stripping have
broken their engagement and the
wedding is declared off.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Don't fail to look over the dress
goods l am selling at less than first
cost A. O. RINGsRUD. tt
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Trunks, valises and travelling bags
largest line in the city at A. Q.
RINGsRUDs. Il
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14
City Tax Sale.
yOmcsupf City Treasurer.
I Elk N5Nl. Nvuth Dakota.

Elk jCiat. south Dakota.
Notice n hereby given that the following list
Of lands and lots III the city VI Elk Point, Union
county. =. D., upon which the taxes remain I'm.
paid for the year 1897. will 10 sold for the taxes
as listed together witl1ten per cent penalty and
one per cent per month Interest and cost Of u.
1891, said sale to take place at the City Trcssur-
er's Office ON the iirst Monday IL November, 1852
between the hours Of . A. N. and 5 7. y.
Dated ut Elk Point, 8. o., Oct. 7th. 1902.
Ell SIMMONS. City Treasurer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

The ladies are requested to call at
Freeman Bros. store and receive
complimentary a package Of elegant
perfumery. u
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

On Wednesday evening Of this
week Mr.. and Mrs. John Walsh Jr.,
became the happy parents Of pair
Of twin boys.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

County Treasurer +. Compton, re-
ceived intelligence last Friday of the
death Of his father in New York
state and on Saturday evening he
left to attend the funeral.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Opera House, Elk Point,
Tuesday evening, Oct. 18th,
90 Hon John E. Garland ex-
Judge Of this district. will
speak on the political issues
now before the people. Come
out everybody, and hear an
able address.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14
lust Received.

A car Of Rock Salt for sale By
Warren Fisk.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Go 70 Wisemans Tor The finest up
pies and candies 10 The city. *
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

i. w. Ericsson, Of Big Springs was
a visitor in this city Tuesday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

VIII Henry takes snuff, the Elk
Point Courier, the Beresford News
and the Alcester Union sneeze.-
Leader
Henry do worry the bows wofullv.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Elk Point, Sept. 18th, 1892, l
have 25 pigs for sale from five tc
eight weeks old. J. KIpLINGER.
Those goods advertised by A. O..
Ringsrud are going like hot cakes.
Such bargains will not last long. Il
Freeman Bros. lave the finest line
Of ladies' jackets for tall aud winter
in town. Come early. It
Remember that the place 10 buy
your shoes 10 at Freemais. New
styles Just received. It
A nice line OF Ingram carpets at
A. 0. RINGsRUDs.
See those curtain poles for 90 cts,
all complete At FREEMAxs. u
8 Per Gent
money 10 lend. Enquire Of the Elk
Point Building and Loan Associa-
ton. II
The finest and most complete line
u -~nt rI:-sn nnl alec Enns
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

II you want reliable insurance
either FIRE or cyclone 60 to ]. F.
REID.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Patsy Cannon have
the heartfelt sympathy Of the entire
community in the death Of their lit
tie babe which occurred Wednes-
day.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Geo. Nash, of the Canton Neus,
suppered in Elk Point Friday even.
ing. He was on his way to Yank.
ton.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Coop P0RKERs.-Andrew 7. Solem
marketed three hogs in this city last
Tuesday, whose combined weight
was 144O pounds, for which he re-
ceiyed $500 per hundred. $72.00 is
i nice little bit Of money for three
hogs. B. Kropstad sold four at the
Same time which weighed 1475
pounds. Freeman Bros. bought
both lots.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

C.. H. Freeman Esq Of this city,
a member Of the executive commit
tee of the state democratic central
committee informs = COURIER re.
porter that the entire state and
electoral democratic ticket has been
certified up, and there is no fusion
with the independents, NOT
has there been at any time. says
MI. Freeman, any show for fusion
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Money 10 ioan on Real Estatc.
II ]. RYAN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Mrs. Holstal. nee Miss May Og-
burn, OF Sioux City, was visiting IN
the city with the family Of G. H.
Freeman a couple Of days this week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14
a. u Wisemanss ~ board 81 ne

day Or week. IT tile rsetaurnnt ur1stl
The Citiscns Band Block. n
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Mrs. Morrison, Of DeSmet, this
state, is visiting with her daughter,
Mrs. Will Lawton.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14
List Of Letters.

Remaining In the postofsice mt Fix Point, 5.
D., unealled for, for the week ending Oct
n ,ptN
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

O. % Wisemss.s ~ n kinds u
EGssb ca,sHlps MN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

A nice line OF Ingram carpets a
A. O. RrNGsRCDs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14
FARM|
Innp1eEn@7

x have just laid in ! large assortment ~
Y Of the celebrated Climax and TIGER Nse
Harrows; Moline, Eagle and Climax C1
q tivators; the famous Oliver Chill ploWuna
q Harrows, Seeders, Check RowerA In
D ers, Tanning Mills. Wind Mill. Feea
Mills, Wagons and Buggies Of The -
* makes on the market.
x Call and get PRIcEs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Remember that the place 10 buy
your shoes il at Freemaas. New
styles just received. II
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Mrs. Warren Fisk is visiting
in Rio, Wisconsin.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14
Go to Wisemans for frssh oyster

served IN any manner.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

For reliahl1 iaarssrance 30 70 y. Z.
Reid-none Eut sss best companies
fspresentsd.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

The finest and most complete line
Of mei,s wool shirts. and also fine
white is At FREEMAN BRos. II
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

For Real Estat insurance., Collec-
tions 4 etc. see RYAN. u
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

See those curtain poles for 90 cts.
all complete At FREEMAxs. u
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Per Gent
money TO lend. Enquire Of the Elk
Point Building and Loan Associa-
ton. It
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14
Nov u ills tins u subscribe.

10 reide hfnisleA rooua. CAli1
IL cpussl1 y Il you hass
pleAsAltt 81 rent
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14

Freeman Bros. lave the finest line
Of ladies' jackets for tall aud winter
in town. Come early. II
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-10-14
Tl,e celehrated TIoucke ~ bill1d Z

Ipeak IL elk P0Int Get. II.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-06-18

battalion of six companies with full corpa
OF officers. They have their regular drills, do
guard duty and study the tactics of the United
States Army. Their government is by court
martial or the '.officers court" and every boy
knows why he is disciplined and that his
punishment is inflicted by the court of his
own fellows who are officers and approved by
the principal who is the command.
ant. While General Armstrong holds
the position of Commandment, the
disciplinarian and chief officer upon whom
falls the duties of enforcing the military law,
is Captain Robert R. Notion, negro gradu.
ate who is as black as any in the school. No
boy reports for drill duty or school without
polished shoes and immaculate cuffs and col.
lar. When he goes TO the shop he goes in
work ng dress. The officers are selected for
htnes and civil service is the rule of promo
ton. They often visit the artillery school att
Fortress Monroe where the officers take much
interest in showing them the more intricate
workings of military discipline.
The Indian boys are also enrolled in sep!
arate company which is governed by the
Indian Council which corresponds to the Off
GERS court. TIE five members OF this court
are elected by the Indian ooys and they hold
their councils in the wigwam. These boys
have, however, disciplinarian, young gem
tleman from Yale, Mr.. Eli Whitney Blake,
50 much interested in General
Armstrong; work that he has given his serv.
ices and has been teacher of tactics for ths|
Indian boys Mr.. Blake has had great sue
cess with these boys, and they are devoted to|
him. In all the grounds of Hampton one cam
not meet negro or an Indian who does not
give the military salute,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-06-18

was the first to offer his services. As lieuten-
ant colonel and colonel of the Ninth and
Eighth Reg iments of United States colored
troops for two years and half he learned to
know the qualities and capacities of the negro.
THE negro in tight place is genius" said
Colonel Armstrong. When the war was ended
and General Howard sent this young
colonel to take charge of the work
of the Freedmen's Bureau in Eastern Vir-
glnla, the way began to open for
future developments. Here he found little
school for the Freedmen taught by Mary
Peake, an ex-slave, and last week he gradu-
ated from Hampton Inst tute with high honors
the youngest daughter of the ex-slave, Miss
Gertrude Peake. a beautiful girl almost as
fair as the daughters of the old slave masters.
The point was strategic not only for warfare
but for civilization and education. It was
accessible to two million colored population,
and in 1868 General Armstrong began TO de-
lop the day dream that had come to him in
camp at the siege OF Richmond. That day
dream was to train selected negro youth who
should go out to teach and lead their people,
first by example by getting homes; to teach
respect for labor, to replaces drudgery with
skilled hands, and to build up ! an
| Industrial system that would not only make
the negro independent, but give him charac-
ter. TO this end he began to build school
where every pupil should learn that the royal
| road to education was through the fields aud
shops of honest labor. No boy or girl shou
be denied an education for lack of money and
none G 'uid tuy it with other than effort.
Labor WaS to b. the foundation for education,
and the workshop and tie academy were to
stand side by side to illustrate
! that both are necessary to the