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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-01

% Keep out the wind during his +o.,,,,
Oh once: When the log that had fon -
generation me duty as d stem co., ~
ouC he showed large stone into 5s1
ZION ana thus. little by little H.
mouse got old and shabby. VIC
LIS grounds We're always spacious fo,,
tne pupils generally had all ontdoa ,Us
10 play IN. the e being. as a rula 80
l.l - ieEce. 1act ALWAYS greatly
90 the advantage of strollino sw;noS
that, when the house had a floor &c -
sometimes had, formed a comforta ~
nest underneath for the salxe ~
the shelter and warmth. and of+an W
by their noisy disputes as to WIKI
should have the inside nlaca ~
the pile, disturbed what little nretansa
OF order existed among the nnn;Is
Ihe school house was located a. pear
as possible to the center of the district
out always close to a spring. as fresh
water was necessity, for no toper that
eyer peat barkeeper out CT the price
OF a drink ever sported a thirst half SO
vigorous as that which existed AMONG
the pupils of a district school on q
warm spring afternoon, and two of the
boys were always daily deputed to
make trips to the spring for water. In
the winter time wood was necessity
equally great. 1t was supplied by the
patrons OF the school, each taking his
turn in sending round a load which. in
the form OF cordwood. was dumped on
the ground Immediately behind the
temple of knowledge. 1t was chopped
into sticks of convenient length by the
big boys and carried in by those OF less
adVancement,. roaring fire being
deemed one of the necessities of educa-
tlonal progress. And so it was: for
most OF the pupils were compelled to
walk considerable distance in order
take their daily dose of birch and edu-
ton, and much direct warmth was
needed. No anthracite stove for them.
with its slow, even radiation; what
they wanted was heat that was al
most enough to form "crackling" on
one-half of their bodies, and if, at the
same time, the other half was freezing,
that fact was regarded as dispense
ton of Providence against which there
was no remedy.
When the master was man he was
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-01
ABCEDARIAN

the youngster did deserved a thrash
ing, and that if he had not done any,
thing he might at any moment do
something and thus deserved, on gen.
eral principles, to be trounced anyhow.
Thrashing, therefore, was his main
hold for securing not only the respect
and obedience but also the atfectionate
regard of his pupils, but in facetious
moments he would sometimes devise
milder punishments. such as standing
in the corner, sending a boy to sit
among the girls, or a girl to sit among
the boys, a proceeding that was GER
tain to cause the sheepish sufferer
much anguish CT mind and resulted in
hiding the face behind the appraised
elbow, a gesture that has not yet
passed out of use IN our schools.
There were no "frills' on the old
pedagogue's learning. He taught the
three Rs--reading, writing and arith-
and more frequently
known as "ciphering." In the early
DAYS of this century,. artificial appi-
ances for educational purposes were
few in number, and if every two OF the
younger pupils, the abecedarians, as
they we're called, had a spelling book,
the supply was deemed quite adequate.
Spelling was done by primitive
method-a distinction was made be-
tween the capitals and the small letters,
the former being designated as big"
In spelling Aaron, for example, the
pupil was taught to say big A, little
a. ron, ron, Aaron" The final letter
OF the alphabet was designated as
lizard. sometimes contracted to zed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-01
WATER FOR THE SCHOOL.

often some farmers son of the neigh
borhood who, having ambition above
that of his fellows, had determined to
read law" or to study medicine, ana
resorted to school teaching for the
purpose of supporting himself until MT
ted for the practice OF his profession.
Women teachers were not In favor,
there being a prevalent idea that they
were not strong enough to thrash the
bows as the boys ought to be thrashed,
and so were relocated to the teaching
of summer terms, which were attended
only bv little boys whose big brothers
were at work on the farm, and little
GIRLS whose older sisters were at nome
Relnine their mothers in the house
work The main reliance OF the neigh
borhood in an educational line, now
ever. was some old fellow VINO nad
come down from former generatlon
as teacher, and who, like Colo.
smiths pedagogue, with words OF
learned length and laundering SOUND.
could amaze even the old farmers OF
tbe neigh borhood and cause them TO
assign him place of honor only ~
10 lower than that reserved Tor the
o;rcnit preacher, who, once or twice
,oonth came round to eat their chick
ON and administer dose OF gospel:
These hoary guides up the mn u
science were always highly honoreo
for their ability to preserve oroet ~
their educational institutions, Wnlcn
thew did by an unsparlng use OF tne
hiroh. spare the rod and spoll 1ne
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-01
THE NEWSPAPER WOMAN.
She Has to Work Faithfully, and Is Judge
by Her Merits.

It has been loosely estimated that
there are several thousand news.
paper women in this country. In re.
ality there are less than two hun
dred and fifty, says Lippincott's
Magazine. There is distinction
between newspaper writing and
writing for the newspapers; and the
young lady who "does little space
work" in the intervals of her social
or business engagements was not
considered in the compilation of these
statistics.
The two hundred and fifty writer's
who have been considered are news
paper women in the best sense OF the
word. They hold staff positions on
journals Of good standing, or they
have had experience which fits them
for such positions; they have learned
to recognize news when they hear it,
and they know how to present it to
the public in the most attractive
form; they can Judge of it's COM
paratiye value and the amount of
space it should be given in news
paper; they can edit their own copy,
if necessary; they know something
about the composing-room, and can
distinguish between a form and a
piece of type; they have learned
why it is not sheer waste Of ma.
terial to write on but one side OF
their paper; they know that news.
paper office is not drawing-room,
and that they cannot expect draw
ing-room manners in it; they have
learned that the highest compliment
an editor can pay his woman asso-
ciate is to treat her as if she were a
man, promptly reprimanding her for
a blunder and giving her word OF
praise for good work-if he happens
to think of it.
Last and most important point OF
all, these women earn their living
with their pens. This is the crucial
test. Luck, pluck and influence may
keep one affOat for a few months,
but the editors of to-day are not
knowingly buying Dad copy. If one
particular editor be disposed to over
look the charming Miss Blanks
errors of fact and grammar, the
copy readers, the associate editors,
and the great power behind the
throne will soon throw a search light
upon them which can have but one
result. Miss Blanks work must
stand on it's merits. In no other pro-
fession does she have so many and
such merciless critics.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-01
NOncOnmittal.

During the Russo-Turkish war,
while relations were very strained
between England and the Car, a
member was indiscreet enough tic
put question to DisrHli, who was
then prime minister, as to the policy
Of the government in the event OF
the Emperor of Russia doing certain
act Disrali, with most funeral
face, slowly advanced to the table.
The question, he declared in a slow,
measured voice, was one of such per-
ilous moment, that the honorable
member acted most unWisely in put
ting it on the paper; yet it was a
question of such Importance that the
only course now open to the govern
ment was to accept the inevitable,
and boldly answer. "lf," declared
Disrali, "the Emperor takes his step.
all | can say is. and l am Speaking
after a prolonged consultation W
my colleagues, the government W
then give the policy they are |
pursue their very best consideration 8
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-01

ing and en1e1 az alb ut "two hours BY
sun, in order that boys might
have time t. get home, eed t0e ock,
water the horses, and milk befo {
night. turning out the matter was
practiced even in better communities.
as recognized metAoi of obtaining 8
holiday, AID on such occasions the old.
est boys went early to school, entered
and barred the do r against the peda.
gogue until he made terms.
The old-tine methods were rough
and ready, and the people of the pres.
ent smile at their simplicity, but
they made sturdy men and women.
who knew little of DO ks. but
had an immense stock of health and
self-reliance. They had small supply
of manners, too, for in many OF these
schools the teacher made speciality
of department, and every boy as he
left the school for home was expected
to turn round in the DOR, make a bow
to the teacher, say "Sarvent, SIR"
make another to the pupils, with
"Sarvent, ladie, and gentlemen. after
which he took his departure. Besides,
the boarding round" done by the
master brought him in contact with
most of the families of the district,
and gave them the benefit of his SUI
perior wisdom and culture. The old
school is supposed to have passed away,
and the old teacher to have become ex-
tinct, but the supposition is far from
for in many country districts
of the West and South the conditions
of educational life are by no means SO
far removed from what has been de-
scribed but the people would rec
ognize the picture, and there are many
still young who could claim the old
time school as Identical, in most par
with that in which their
young ideas were first taught to shoot.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-01

cases, but for ready use a lighter
Weap n was always in hand. Thev
were Oh )lce in selection. Peach tree
switches were rejected as being too
llmb2r: a good stout birch, or in de-
1ault OF it, a plum switch, would coil
around the legs Of the offender and ex-
tract the most ear-splitting yells and
hoWls, without leaving much impress
sion on the cuticGle. This instrument
OF torture WI applied on any provoca-
zion at all. on the theory that anything
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-01

must be religiously repeated, with
idiotic precision, after it had been
spelled. Not only SO, but with each,
every preceding syllable must also be
conjoined or the result would be a
miss" no matte whether the word
had been CORE tlv spelled Or not.
Thus, Con tantinople, Con Con. s-t-a-n
stan, Constan, tt IT, CONSTANT, no no,
Constantine. Pile pie, Constantinople"
The competition melted by these spell
ing matches was very hot, and as there
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-01
TINE SCHOOLS.
.,nNDFATHERS' IDEAS
Taught TO SHOOT.
Of Learning Sixty Years Ago
;aos Up the Hill of Knoyvl-
pod and His SPelling-Book-
xot spared.
Tho Old Teacher.

majority of young people of
/ nnt generation the old-time
I'd scboolmaster are absolutely
a. rns sar,the St. Louis Globe-Dem-
T TIe present system of educa-
;.i:t true. an evolution, but the
'I ba. been so rapid that the
EbteJ, we'll warmed and every
|nfOrtable and convenient school
4 tbp present has little resem-
to the loghouse, with its one
land liter absence of comfort,
|r rb the school of to-day may
IA b have sprung. But just as
FL nation may find profit in
r. lack on the steps by which it
f. rom barbarism, so the edu-
s5the educated of the present
ka9 pleasure in seeing the adj
|T1t that has taken place in a
E.n that interests everybody, an
|pnent that mas Deon realized IN
Pnorv of men Eill living.
Ira the first third of this century
houses we're tolerably abundant,
the majority of the people lived
reat degree Of comfort, they did
IN it necessary to provide their
n with any superfiuities, nor to
ii the school in any better edi-
IN that owned by the majority
e who lived in the district and
zed is educational establish
Generally, therefore, the dis
,hool house was of logs, or, at
boards, and built by the COM
lbOr Of the community. But
s now, what was everybody's
S was nobody's business, and as
be district was interested in
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-01

A PARsEE doctor in Liverpool uses
no medicines, but Deepen Is, in Danish
ing diseases. up n h ; back. lus-
trous eyes, with which h gaze. for a
few moments into those OF his pa
tient" This may be properly called
cure eye us method.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-01

was usually some small Indictment be-
sides in the way OF honorary mention
orally intense.
Arithmetic was taught from one
book. the teachers. Each pupil who
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-01

tha - 'I "Sa boys filed it with mud: if
6 ackad use We're fame, and a board
bit OF boo ~ a knot fell out, he nailed a
barrel or from the end of a -four
board, or o oarrel-stave, or a clap
VI single over sae anerture.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-01

7:,an &c a maxim forever, on tne!r
c 1i anS %a no q child ever spoiled on their
a'nqi hrs s about se SIX sf OF eR Rs
S Soom to be appealed to IN extreme
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-01

lay no particular interest in the
~ lug ls' generally forbore to COM
u. !, lest his patrons should conceive
! ! ne was stuck up" so made only
= 'eRalrs as were absolutely neces-
;, When log rolled away, leav-
large hole in the wall, he and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-01

ns the school house in repair,
did the work, and in course OF
and generally no long time at
lttell into condition not fer re-
from ruinous. The master"
employed only by the term, and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1894-02-01

had advanced so far provided himself
with a half quire of common letter
paper. This was folded in half and
sewed at nome by one of sisters. The
teacher announced the rule under
which the examples, or sums" as they
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-19
EAST PROVIDENCE.

Tho funeral OF DIR. Cbipman was held
at the Newman Congregational Church.
Rev. III. Il. Johnson gave the sermon, Rev.
l.. z. Ferris read the Scriptures and Rev.
l.. $. Woodworth made the prayer. There
were many beautiful floral tributes ard
the bearers were Frank Freeman, Robert
Pearse, William Ellis and George N.
Bliss. The remains were taken TO the
Rumford Cemetery for interment.
Yesterday morning, at the Ccngrega-
tional church, Rev. II. +. Johnson
preached, and at the Y. 4. S. G. T.. meet
ent. At O'Clock John l.. Goff, the re-
formed man, spoke on "Reform." The
W. G. Il. L. were present, having been in
vited by Rev. III. 4. johnson.
At the Universalist Church Bev. DIR.
Eddy spoke and in the evening preached.
The Ballou Society OF he church will give
a drama this evening, in the Town Hall,
entitled the " "Husking Bee."
At the Haven M. E. Church the pastor
preached in the morning and the Ep-
worth League held the young peoples
meeting at 6. At z O'Clock Rev. Alexan-
der Anderson, former pastor of this
cl urch, but who resides now in Berkeley,
changed with the pastor and preached a
very interesting sermon, there being n
very large attendance. The Ladies' Aid
Society of this church will give a supper
Wednesday evening and also an enter
tainment.
The st. Vincent de Paul Society of the
Church OF the Sacred Heart, assisted by
talent from Providence, will give a grand
concert In the Town Hall next Sunday
night for the benefit of the poor.
Yesterday at the Second Baptist Church
Rev. Geo. w. Rigler preached in the
morning and evening and nj the Y. p.
S. G. Il. meeting it was decided to hold q
social
The East Providence Polo Club received
a letter from the Providence Polo Club
challenging them for game which will
be accepted and later decided where to
play.
Thg Kings Daughters of the st. Nary's
p. Il. Church decided to give a drama in
the town hall on Dec. /, and are now
practicing for IL.
Next Monday night Rev. Geo. Il. Little
field will lecture on "Daniel Webster" in
the New Town Hall under the auspices Of
the East Providence High School.
There were two prisoners brought up
from Riverside and two electric lights
reported out last night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-19
River I'olnt Ripples.

Mr.. Y. Henry Young, formerly OF this
place but now Of Willimsntic, Conn,
spent Sunday with friends here.
At the regular meeting Of Washington
Lodge, No. 4, /. o. o. T., Saturday even
ing, Anthony Lodge, No Fl, made a social
visit. One new member was elected.
Atier the meeting collation. was served.
Fred {. Nicholas has been confined TO
hi home for tbe past two weeks by ILL.,
ness.
The Pawtuxet Valley Wheelmen will
hold their regular meeting in their rooms
Tuesday evening.
The Young Peoples Society OF Christian n
Endeavor, held a social in the vestry of
the Congregational Church Saturday.
A very pleasant time was enjoyed.
The frst of the series Of socials given
Tor the benefit of the Congregations
church, will be held Thursday evening.
supper VIII be served from 6 TO S, after
which will follow an entertainment
Miss Jessie Giliies Is confines 10 her
home BY severe cold.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-19

good on al sides to those with whom we
come IN contact"
The annual musical service by the
choir OF the Church OF the Messiah Is TO
by held next Thursday, Nov. ~, which Is
81. Cecilia's day. A discourse Will be de-
livered by the rector OF Grace Church.
Odd Items.
The Italian laborer who was injured
last Saturday by the cavng In OF the
bank OF the sewer on Eilery street, died
this morning from the effects OF the in
juries.
The funeral OF Mrs. Stephen Kelly was
held from tho family home on Perry
street. Mrs. Kelly has been sick for
months with rheumatism and 1t has been
known for some time past that she could
not live. She died after long sickness
last Thursday, She was one OF the Oldest
residents OF Olneyviile and leaves hus-
band and three adult children.
a hay Car under the Broadway bridge
was found ablaze yesterday afternoon.
Two bales were badly scorched before the
fire was extinguished.
The jefferson Club, OF the Tenth Ward,
held a well-attended meeting yesterday.
Everything seems running smoothly and
they are confident OF electing their ticket.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-19
SPORT is DEAD.
The Pet OF South Water Street Killed
by an Electric.

."Old Sport" is dead. Sport was with
out doubt one OF the homliest dogs in the
city, but TO offset this he was one OF he
best, and every man woman and child on
South Water street knew "Old Sport,n as
he has for years made his home in the
stable of X. II. Smith & Co., the coal
dealers. Sport was the best "ratter" in
the State-so Herman, he foreman, claims.
He was also a peculiar sort Of dog, for
he had a number of peculiar habits. One
was that he would never leave the house
for the barn il il rained and vice versa,
but the moment il stopped raining
away he would go. Sport always made
his home with Mr.. Herman on Cranston
street. IL there was ever dog that de-
spised fish as "a food ii was Sport, and for
the last few years OF his existence he
would not go "home" TO dinner on Friday
preiering 10 20 hungry or finding a meal
that was more TO his king.
Yes cry oon he Undertook to cross
South MnIu rect and was struck by one
OF the RrletO. a.Nut cars, and Joor Sport
was cut @ l.es. lie Wa a full -bl 3oded
Irish terrier sl4d Was the pet OF all VINO
knew him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-19
SIDEBOARDS.

Never In the history of the world was
~,deboards sold SO cheap as at the
present time. For what you paid SO
to $40 two years ago, you can buy for
$15 to $50.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-19


You order now and you get the best
selection at closc-out prices for the
year.
No. so, Oak, price So 90; Regular Price
81 90.
No. 60, Oak, price Sc so; Regular Price
IS 90.
No. 10, Oak. price s. 90; Regular Price
$40 90.
No. 81, Oak, price s. 90; Regular Price
SO 90.
No. s5, Oak, price 50 90; Regular Price
$11 90,
No. 95, Oak, price $40 90; Regular Price
Sl2 90.
No. 20. Oak, price $40 90; Regular Price
S12 90.
No. 65, Oak, price $l2 90; Regular Price
S14 90.
No. SO, Oak, pricesi3 90; Regular Price
S15 90.
No. 90. Oak, price s14 90; Regular Price
S16 90.
No. 4e9. Oak, rrice $l5 90; Regular Price
S17 so.
No. 8. Oak, price $40 90; Regular Price
$40 90.
No. 1OS, Oak, price SIS 90 ; Regular Price
S21 CO..
No. 2O5, o., Oak; price SEQ co. Regular Price
No. so, Oak. price 1914 90; Regular Price
S24 90.
No. 100, Oak, price S2s 90 I; Regular Price
$50 90.
No. 1O5, Oak, price Sos 90 Regular Price
$33 90.
No. rs, Oak. price $50 90 Regular Price
S35 90.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-19
LIVELY POLO PLAYING.
Providence 4. Boston a.

The Grays made the Boston Reds very
tired in Infantry Hall Saturday evening.
The visitors were defeated hsndily by q
score OF TO 4. The summary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-19
A CLEAN STOCK
TO CHOOSE FROM.
PARL.OR SUITS.

Every Parlor Suit in our beautiful
parlor room Is new. Not an old suit In
the lot Successful trading, keen buy
Ing, brings rich novelties 10 you at low
prices.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-19
cOUcHES.

Our Couch Department Claims the
Best Assortment in New England OF
those most Comfortable things to lie
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-19
Extension Tables.

Thanksgivingis is near at hand and a
wilderness of Oak Dining Room
Tables awaits being sent to peoples
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-19
nee. Positions.

Newcomb, Hipson.. .Rushers.. Parsons Wodtke
Ieydon go. Center ....... 80. Cotter
MAJ smith ..........Half Back ........... Maynard
keieree-Willlam Long. Timer w ID pnrrln
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-19
PARLOR STOVES.

Etnas, 81 90, 90, 90
Sun, 81 80, 3 90, 90
Flirts, s. 90, 90. Z 90, 90, 8 90, 10 90
Beauty, $40 90, IL 90, IL 90, 16 90
Beauty Nickel, $l9 90, IA 90, 16 90, Is 90
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-19
DESKS.

In mahogany, in oak, in walnut.
Delicate and beautiful In design.
Ladies' Desks, Gentlemen's Desks,
Boys and Girls Desks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-19
JOHN M. DEAN co.
THIS STORE PROSPERS!

favng possible Young houskeepers and
than New England This
We build goods
elsewhere old goods here When article shows tend
price ideawake
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-19
CHAMBER SUITS.

To be truly economical In your Sc
lection OF Chamber Suit, you cam
not afford not to see our line.
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