davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-06
SCHOOL "REMINISCENCES OF FIFTY
YEARS Ago

The old brick schoolhouse where
went to school in my boyhood was in a
country district in the old Bay State. 1t
had high windows, sloping floor on the
two sides and desks with rising lids. The
stove stood in the middle of the floor, di-
rectly in front of the door. A large
porch with clothes room was built on
the east side of the main building. Here
in the winter were accustomed to gather
about fifty children for a three months
school, and in summer a smaller num-
Der, averaging less in age, and for a
shorter time. The books in use were
Cummings Spelling Book" "Olney's
Geography and Atlas" "Peter Parley's
Geography for Younger Children"
'Pierpont's American First Glass Read
er and Introduction to the National
Reader" A few beginners had "Angeil' S
Series, No. l, or the "Child's First
Book" think there was no change
from these books for many years. 1t
was the custom of the prudential COM
mittee to have a man teacher for the
winter school, and woman teacher for
the summer term.
One teacher will be remembered by
all who were his pupils. He was cross,
harsh and tryannical. Small children,
who ordinarily loved to go to school,
would go from home every morning
crying and pleading with their mothers
to let them stay at home. One of his
favorite modes of punishment for the
smaller scholars was to pull their ears
and lift them from the floor by their
ears; and they have been known to go
home with ears bleeding, partially torn
flom their heals. Small children would
shudder if he looked at them, and trem-
BILE if he spoke to them. They were
taught to regard whispering in school
hours by young children, as serious an
offense as highway robbery or murder
was for older people. One thing was
sure, she kept ORDER" and if the chill
dren learned anything it was surely beat
en- into their brain, often, very often,
with the ruler. The smoke pipe from
the stove ran vertically about six feet,
then horizontally till directly under the
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-06

and had to be looked to, so that it be-
came necessary that the pauses should,
by the manner and pantomine, be made
sufficiently interesting not to weary the
audience; so summed it up somewhat
after the advice of Mr. Lewes-to take
time without appearing to take time.
"Pantomimic action, unless it is in
perfect harmony with the scene, is fatal
to the effect of delicate point. The
finer the acting the more easily the effect
is destroyed, just as scratch will dis
figure polished surface that would not
show on the face of cobblestone. The
audience cannot look in two places at
once; the eye is such a tyrant that it de-
tracts from the subject than necessary
to be considered directing the attention
to useless and intrusive movement.
The value of repose is so great that it is
so great that it is difficult to estimate
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-06
THE SPRING.

Of all seasons of the year, is the one for
making radical changes in regard to
health. During the winter the system
becomes to certain extent clogged
with waste and the blood loaded with
impurities, owing to lack of exercise,
close confinement in poorly ventil-
ated shops and homes, and other
causes. This is the cause of the dull,
sluggish, tired feeling so general at this
time of year, and which must be over
come, or the health may be entirely
broken down. Hoods Sarsaparilla has
attained the greatest popularity all over
the country as the Favorite Spring Medi-
cine. 1t expels the accumulation of i'm
purities through the bowels, kidneys,
liver, lungs and skin, gives to the blood
the purity and quality necessary to good
health and overcomes that tired feeling.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-06
CUT oFF THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY.

"For peculiar and eccentric code of
laws commend me to New York." said
gentleman who had been dabbling in
municipal reform yesterday.
while the police are supposed to
raid the gambling houses wherever and
whenever they find them, yet there are
six establishments in the town that
openly manufacture and sell the crook
eldest kind of gamblers supplies. There
isn't the slightest secrecy preserved by
any one of them.
"Their advertisements can be found
in several of the sporting papers and
everybody is welcome to visit their
shops.
"What do they deal in? Why, every
thing that in the hands of skilled black
leg can aid him in capturing tie final
dollar of the guilible fly that he lures
into his web; bugs and hold outs and
every known device for cheating at
cards. In addition to these, marked
cards and all kinds of gambling room
furniture, from roulette wheel to a
dealing box, are kept in stock.
'The trade that several of these places
do runs into the thousands yearly, but
there is no existing law by which they
can be closed up or their proprietors ar
funny idea, isn't itp The effect is
jumped on with both feet, but one OF
the principal causes fourishes unmolest-
ed."-NeU York Commercial Advertiser,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-06
A WAWARsING JEWELER.

If you use DIR. Deane's Dyspepsia Pills
according to directions they will cure
you. Do not stop as soon as you are
feeling better, but use them till the dis
ease is driven out of the system. They
are the mildest, smoothest pill in their
action l ever tried, no gripping but make
dyspeptic sleep like an infant. Having
been troubled with constipation they
worked like charm. DAVID CHRIST.
Is WaWarsing, N, Y.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-06
1 WAS A FOOL.

Yes, they said was a fool not to try
Sulphur Bitters for rheumatism, from
which had suffered over two years; but
l had tried so many doctors and medi-
cines without getting relief that l was
discouraged. l am now on my fourth
bottle and almost cured. l was a fool
that l didn't try that wonderful remedy
before-C. G, Pratt, Manchester, N. Ii.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-06

1t is reported that there is to be an
application made to the next Legislature
to set the town of Williamstown from
Orange to Washington county.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-05-06

EnterprisIng Young Man; True 4 Co. Instructed
and started worked steadily and made money faster
than expected became able 10 buy island and build
small summer hotel II don't succeed at that will go
work again at the business In which made money
True a. Cot Shall instruct and start you, readeri
II do and II you work industriouy, you will In due
time be able buy island and build hotel II you wish
20. Money be earned at new line OF work. rap
idly and honoraby by those Of either young old
and In their localities wherever they live ANY one
do the work Easy learn. We furnish everything No
risk You devote your spare moments or all your time
70 the work This entirely lead brings wonderful sue
every worker Beginners earning from SO TO
$50 per week and upwards and more aer little expe-
Renee We furnish you the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
FREE Thisis age Of marvellous things and here is
smother great useful wealth giving wonder Treat gains
will reward every industrious worker wherever you are
and whatever you doing want 70 know about this
wonderful work At Delay means much money lost 70
you. No space TO explain here but fyou will write 70 Us
We will make all plain 10 you FREE. Address,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-12
TIME TABLE TO CHICAGO,
G., ST. P, M. & 0. R. R.
The North Western Line"

This is tho only line making connection with
tho GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY at st. Paul
every day in the yeSr for Chicago and tho East.
VIA urEAr NoRyuruS
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-12
Good Looks,

Good looks are more than skin deep. do
pending upon a healthy condition of all the
vital organs. II the liver be inactive. you
have II bilious look; II your stomach be DIS
ordered you have a dyspeptlc look. and II
your kidneys be affected you havea pinched
look. Secure good health and you will
have good looks. Electric bitters il the
great Alternative and tonic; acts directly on
boils and gives q good complexion. Sold
at X. s. Hale d Co.. drug store; Soc. per
hOttla.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-12
Excursion Rates to California,

On the 10Th of each month the Northern
Pacific railroad will soil round trip tickets
to California points as follows:
Helena to Sun Francisco and retu,n. 90
ing via Portland and returning same way,
SIS.
10 San Francisco. going via Portland
ana returning via Oguen Inc Silver Bow,
800.
10 Los Angeles, going and returning via
Portland. entering San Francisco in ono
direction either going or returning. $s9.
Ia Los Angeles, going via Portland and
San Francisco and returning via Sacra-
lEento md Ogden. 1890. 80
Tickets will be limited for sixty days for
going passage. with return at any time
within the final limit Of six months.
A. ID. EDGAR, Gen. ACT, Helena, Mont.
CIIAE. b. FEE, q. I. Il y. A.. St. Paul, MINI,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-12
$500 Reward

Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia. Sick headache. In
Aigestion, Combination or Costiveness We can
not cure with Vests Vegetable Live Pills, when
are purely vegetable. aud never fail to give eatis-
faction, Sugar Coated. Large boxes, Is cents
Beware OF counterfeits and limitations. The
genuine sold by II. H.. Paxchen l. Co.. Helena
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-12

From back ache, Inflammation OF tho blad-
der. brick duat deposit or stone in tho blad.
der, or in fact any arrangement OF the
kidneys or urinary organs? II thus afflicted
do not lose time and waste money on worth
less linimsnts and worse plastsrs, but strike
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-12
Illinois Central R. R,

respectfully presents Its claims for
tho new and every way desirable
SIOUX CITY ROUTE.
For folders and further part,cu-
lars call upon local ticket agent,
Or address tho undersigned at
Manchester. Iowa.
@ ]. r. MERRY,
AAst. General PASSENGER Aren't
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-12
oesso
Jew SIOUX CITY ROUTE
EAST.

Passengers for the East from
Holcna and other western points
will lind the NEW ROUTE via
SIOUX CITY and the ILLINOIS
CENTRAL r. II. not only desirab bio
as to time and equipment. but ono
OF the most attractive. passing
through Sioux City. tho only Corn
Palace City of the world: Dubuque,
the handsome Key City OF Iowa;
Rockford, Illinois. 8 new manutao-
turing city. that has become a
"world within ITSELF" and Chicago.
whose growth and enterprise is
the wonder OF the world With
elegant tree Chair Cars, and Pull.
man Palace Sleeping Cars Ola every
train between Sioux City and Chi
cago, and with a close connection
with the Union Pacific trains at
Sioux City. tho
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-12
THE CH|CAG0",Z
.MIL WAUKEE &
ST.. PAUL WAY

Is the Fast Mail Short Line from St.
Paul and Minneapolis via La
Crosse and Milwaukee to Chicago
and all points in the Eastern states
and Canada. It is the only line
under management between
St. Paul and Chicago, and it is the
finest equipped railway in the
Northwest. 1t is the only line run
ming Pullman drawing-room Sleep
ing cars with the luxurious srnok.
ing-roOms, and the finest dining.
oars in the world, via the famous
River Bank Routs," along thu
shores OF Lake Fepin and the beau
tiful Mississippi riverto Milwaukee
and Chicago. It's trains connec.
with those of the northern lines in
the Grand Union depot at ST. Paul.
No change OF cars OF any class be-
tween St. Paul and Chicago. For
through tickets, time tables. and
full information. apply to any
coupon tioaet agent in the North.
west.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-10-22
To Whom it Nav Concern.

Mr.. b. 7. Hobbs, editor and proprie
Tor of the Mississippi Leader, in his
paper Of tho 9th, inst. revived the
story of A business transaction OF the
firm of Wessou, Person 81 Moncy and
G. p Huntington in 1882, and my rec
ord in Congress on the Southern Pa
cific and the Texas Pacific railroads.
The Southern Pacific railroad. was
finished to Ell Paso in 1881.
The business between the firm of
Wesson, Person Il Money and G. P.
Huntington was in 1882. The consoli
dat:on was in title as the road was con-
tinuous and constructed and owned by
the Southern Pacific, and was not a
consolidation of competing roads.
This matter revived by the Leade1'.
was published in 1882, and widely dis
tributed and discussed. ] then de-
nounced any attempt to connect the
business transaction with my action as
n member of Congress. MS q SANDER.
and any charge or imputaiion Of con.
duct dishonorable to me as gentle
man or rs faithful representative. as
false and slandcrous. The denuncia.
ton was MS widely known as the pub
1ication OF the story. With the matter
fresh and thoroughly discussed, | was
unanimously nominated. and IN the
election carried the district over
whelmingly.
During this canvass the snmc SIAN
der has been revived, and I have in
public speeches. in the presence of
Capt. Frank Burkitt, who originally
published the matter, denounced any
charge or insinuation which imputed
to me any dishonorable conduct, or any
improper motive in my official action,
as lie and SANDER. In his public
spcechcs, Capt. Burkitt said he did not
charge any improper motive or inti-
mate it,, that by The publication he
had only intended to criiicise my
iudgment-but not my motive---as he
had criticised the Judgment of his fell
low members OF the legislature for ac-
cepting pnsses on the railroad. Upon
this disavowhl of Capt. Burkitt's our
QUARREL ended.
made like dcnunciation in the
presence OF Gore, the elector of the
Peoples party. and he made a dis
claimer Of any intention TO impnte any
slishonorablc motive to me, and asked
mo II the disavownl was satisfactory
tn mo, aud replied it was.
There was nothing concealed in the
business transaction. the mortgage was
spread upon tho record for inspection
by all. never got dollar of the
money borrowed by the firm OF Yves,
son, Person s. Money, nor received n
dollar from that firm.
y. r. Hobbs now attempts to iDiurc
me- by a republication Of Capt. Bur.
kits letter, and by the Leader edito-
rial Of the 9Th inst.
3. Il. Hobbs attempts SANDER In its
nieanosi, bnscst aud most cowardly
form-by insinnntion.
lie would have the public believe
that the loan was in consideration Of
nv official support of the Southern Pa
,cific Railroad.
7 denonncc b. T. Hobbs IN this mat
ter. rs liar, slanderer and scoilndrcl
and would-be assassin Of character.
II. ID, MONEY,
.Carrollton, Miss. Oct. 10. 1892.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-10-22
Card of Thanks.

For the Noxubee Co. Agricultural As
ISOLATION, I take this method of pub
licly thanking Mrs. Harrison aud Mrs.
Cavett.for their nice and graiuitous en-.
tertainment conceived and carried to
success in such short time by their oscw
cfforts.-ior our benefit These ladies
on The last day of the Fair, on learning
that on account of the small atten-
dance we would be unable to pay the
expenses of the Fair and the Prem
iums, (the latter being larger than
usually voluntary announced that they
would at once proceed to get up an
entertainment for our benefit. and
with the hearty cooperation Of many
other ladies, as they always do when
VIC are in trouble-contributcd all
they could for our relief. Tho nice
audience which greeted Them will at
test their success of those noble ladies,
and they will always have q warm
place In our hearts y. "a
President
Oct, % go.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-10-22
Death of Nj. J. e. johnson.

The sad news was received ycstcr-
day that Mr.. J. {. Johnson died at
his home at Cottondale, on Sunday
iast, the 10th inst.
Mr.. johnson was printer by trade
and good one. AT different times
during the past few years he held
cases in this office, and was popular
with all with whom he came in con-
ract. He was always kind, courteous
and obliging, and faithful in the per.
Torrance of his duties.
lie had been in bad health for sew
cral months but none of his friends
had realized that his illness was so Sc
rious. Tic was Nlississippian by
a,irth and was about 80 years old. lie
leaves widow and one child to whom
ahe Gazette extends sympathy in their
sore bereavement. Peace TO his ash
cs.-Tuscaloosa Gazette.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-10-22
Peabody Money for Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss, Oct. 19.-State SUI
,,erintendcnt of Education Preston
has bepn informed by Rev. l.. NJ. Cur
ry, general agent of the Peabody fund,
that the board Of trustees, of recent
meeting, restored Mississippi to the
benefits Of TINT fund. Mississirprs
share of that fund has. it will be re-
membcred, been cut off several years,
for the reason that among the assets
OF this fund wns large amount OF
Mississippfs repudiated bank bonds
which the State has cstoppod, first by
the courts aud aflerward by consiilu
tional amendment, from paying.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-10-22
Frank Bureitts Insult to Preachers
and Christian Religion.

Capt. Frank Dnrkitt in his speech at
Kilmichael Wednesday, speaking a.
bout the forco bill being "scarecrow.'
used this language: cover half the
time the preachers do not preach
Christ and Him crucifled, but try 10
frighten people into going to Heaven
by the horrors of hell" We suppose
from this that Mr.. Burkitt thinks he'll
ia also "scarecrow." He will find out
his mistake some time. This snoer at
preachers and their efforts, is unbe.
coming TO any man, and christian peo-
pie should think of what they are do
ing before casting their votes for such
man for Congress. Winona Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-10-22
A Little Girls Experience in a
Liphthouse.

Mr. aud Mrs. Loren Tresco,t are
keepers of tho Gov. Lighthouse al
Sand Beach, Mich, and are blessed
with daughter. four years old. Last
April she was taken down with Mea-
sles followed with dreadful Cough
aud turing into Fever. Doctors at
home and at Detroit treated her, but
In vain she grew worse rapidly, until
she was nero "handIul OF bones."
Thon she tried DR.. Kings New Dis
coverv and after the use of two and a
halt bottles. wns completely cured.
They say DIR. Kings New Discovery
and after tho use OF two aud half
bottles, was completely cured They
say DR.. Kings New Discovery Is
worth lie weight In gold, yet YOU may
get trial bottle free at J, E. Jones.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-10-22
An Open Republican Ayowal.

To those who imagine that national.
ism IL this campaign has taken the
place of scctionalsn, We have only TO
prest Mt the following editorial extract
from the National Republican:
"With the Lodge national election
law in full force over the South and
various Democratic stropgholds up
North, we may confidently look for
different state of political affairs than
now exist. New York city will then
return several more Republican Con-
gressmen than at present, while moro
than 20 negro representatives from the
South will render the Republican con-
troll Of the future Congress absolutely
safe and sure.
Heavy taxes should be laid upon
the property of the whites to develop
aud extend the public school system
of those States. Separate schools for
the two races should be abolished and
the plan OF bringing the youth of both
colors into close and equal relation in
schools and churches given fair trial,
as one of the most potent elements to
break down the detcs;abo bourbon,
ism of the South. The State laws
against the intor-marriage of the ra.
ces should DO repealed, and any dis
elimination against the blacks in the
matter of learning trades or obtaining
employment should be criminal Of
fense-while the colored mans rights
to hold Office should be sacredly pro-
tecied aud recognized. A few yeas
of this policy will solve the race prob
lem satisfactorily"
After reading the above sentiments
uttered in a Republican paper pub
lished in Washington City and ardont-
" espousing the cause of that party
and advocating Mr., Harrison's cleo.
ton, can any Southern white man hes
itate to throw his whole force and in
flucnce against party whose organs
openly advocate heavv taxation of the
whites to educate the negroes IN mixed
schools, TO filling white churches with
mixed congregations, and that misceg-
nation be encouraged by repeating all
State laws forbidding tho inter.mar.
riage Of tho races.
Ifany white man in the South, be lie
ever so much out of limo with the De.
mocracy, can encourage such doctrine
whether openly or secretly under the
pretcnsc of supporting Weaver, he is
unworthy of recognition despite his
color.
There is no concealment in the quo
tatiou above, but II is al open and
emphatic avowal of the objects and
results tile Republican party is strive
ing for. --Natchez Democrat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-10-22

Red Letter Day for Democrats.

Red Letter Day Tor Democrats.
En-. BEACON :--1'he basket dinner
and speaking OF Tho 18Th, near Al
goods Mill, which had been duly an.
nounced In your valuable paper. was a
hovtinO success There were five or
six hundred people present, of which
number many were from the counties
of Winston, Oktibbelia and Lowndes.
The Electric Cornct Band OF Macon,
under the leadership of Prot. Conner
Boyle, furnished sti ring music for tho
occasion.
The speakers OF the day were Judge
J. A. Orr Chancellor Frnnk A. Critz,
Hon. Louis 81. Southworlli. represent
Ing The democrats. and the Hon. james
S. Madison, the populite party.
Mr.. j. 4. Cook, president of the
Wet Water Democratic Club, prompt
ly al the hour Of II a. m. Introduced
Judge Orr. who opened the debate
with an able discussion, of an hours
lcngth, on The robber tariff. The
Judge handled the question IN states.
man like manner, aud his effort would
have done credit 10 Senator Carlysle
o. the star.eycd goddess of reform,
Henri Wattcrson.
Chancellor Crilz followed with an
hours discussion of the questions Of
the day. He took up the record of
"Jeemes" Weaver, and held 1t up 10
the scorn aud derision of every sclf-re-
specting southern man. The Chancel-
lor's scathing criticisms aud Numerous
references 10 Weaver, Burkiit and
Madison were greeted will, loud bursts
Of applausc aud laughter. Chancellor
Criiz sustained his reputation OF being
every inch an ablc and experil need
DICTATOR and stumper.
AT / y. m. dinner was announced.
II Is moi necessary tor ME to descant
to the Editor of the BEACON upon the
tables grooming with choice yiands
aud the delicacies Of the season, for he
has "becn thar" himself, aud knows
district five's good women and their
fnr-famcd reputation for "good eat.
ms"
Promptly al Q p. m. chairman Cook
presented the Hon. James S. Madison.
who held forth for an hour and twen-
ty minutes, villifyimg the democratic
party and bowling about fair play and
more money.
The Hon. Louis M. Southworlh, fol-
lowed Mr.. Madison. He opened with
beautiful tribute to woman, which
was applnuded to the echo. TIc then
took up Brcr Malison's speech and
with the keen cold blade of argument
began 10 dissccl and lay bare the falla-
cics aud Measurements of the popu-
lite hereto. If Drer Madison had had
on the NEUROLOGICAL shirt OF Nessus, he
could not have squirmed and wrig
gled more than he did under the scath-
ing invective of Mr., Southwor h. Mr..
Southworth utterly demolished Brer
Madison and his record. and laid
"Noxubec's political rhinoceros" in his
grave with his toes turned 10 the dali
sizes. Long live Southworth and God
bless his coming! w. e.