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Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-21
THEY BLACKBALLED HIM.
The Chicago Chronicle says:

The Chicago Chronicle says: "A rather curious incident in what an enthusiastic American has called the renaissance of Americanism' is fur nished by the refusal of the Colonial Danes of New York to admit to member ship descendant of Benjamin Franklin. The refusal was based on the ground tha [ the ancestor was not worthy" sA
 Whereupon the Chicago paper says:1
 But why should the hapless descend ant of Benjamin Franklin be barred from membership in the Colonial Danes ? Poor Richard was sufficiently colonial Perhaps the trouble was in his persistent emocracy-sometimes a little studied, we regret to admit, like Uriah Heep's hu- mility. Doubtless his maxims more than his life initiated against him, for while he preached virtue and avoided the wine cup he was not wholly averse to femi- ninity's charms, when buxom. His snuff colored coat did not wholly imply the habits of an anchorite.
 Considering the reports of the chief activity of the Sons and the Daughters of the Revolution. of the dearest delight of the Colonial Danes and the American Warriors, the Chronicle hazards the opin- ion that what made Franklins posterity persona non grata was poor Richard S maxim: Fools make feasts and wise men eat them.'"
 The Chronicle is certainly not familiar with the history of the illustrious Benja- min. The Colonial Danes of New York knew more about him than our Chicago contemporary, or 1t may be that in this progressive age the Chronicle holds that it makes no difference that Franklin had a natural son, William, who was royalist governor of New Jersey while the father was posing as patriot. Revelations of the past few years have shown that the father and son had a mutual convey ance of the property of each, so that they would come out without loss, whichever side won. The Colonial Danes have a very proper idea that Benjamin was playing part not only as a model hus- band, but as an effusive and devoted pa triot.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-21

lectual and religious life. I know of no institution caring for the same number with so little pafd labor
 There are some other matters that are pressing upon our consciences and de- mand our thought but I leave them for another time. This is a simple state- ment of the work as 1t appears to me. The reports of committees vii give more details and show the painstaking cara given by the different divisions of the board
 I thank you again for your confidence and sympathy and patient -forbearance with my inefficiency.
 It Is my earnest hope and prayer that the work we are trying to do here will
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-21
THE HERBART CLUB.

A meeting of the Herbart club will be held at the high school building tonight at o'clock. The topic chosen for dis cussion is 'The Emotions" Miss M A. Cahalan will read paper, after which a general discussion will be indulged in, led by Superintendent Algood of Avon dale. The meetings of this club have elicited much interest. not only among the members, but also among those who are acquainted with the work which is being done. Though not generally understood, the meetings are open to the public. and all who may feel sufficient interest to at tend will be cordially welcomed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-21

The populist national convention will meet in St. Louis on July 22 It is very probable that Alabama will not be repre- sented the populists of this state having been turned over to the republicans.
 The movement for the abandonment of secret Sessions in legislative bodies has acquired a fresh and unmistakable inn petus. The Kentucky legislature has elected a woman clerk.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-21

It is remarked in Washington that Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British ambassa- dor, has been more conspicuous socially since the Venezuela dispute than ever before. He entertains lavishly, his man.. ners are delightful, and he is one of the most, if not actually the most, popular of all diplomats at the capital
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-21

one of the very best weekly papers published in Alabama is the Colbert County Banner Geographically it is very superior; editorially and locally, it is simply superb.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-21

J. Milton Turner. ex-minister to Libe- ria under President Cleveland, is said to be the finest stump orator of his race in the United States. Since his retire. ment from politics he has been practicing law in St. Louis
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-21

Congressman Miles Crowley of Gal weston, Tex, would furnish material for highly spiced novel. He has been cowboy, a stevedore and finally lawyer According to his own account, his busi- ness at one time was that of tramp, and many ride did he steal on freight trains in those days. He declares that he can drink more whisky than any other member of the house.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-21
GREAT ExClTEMEN
Crowds Attracted to the Great Sale of the St.
 Pierre Shoe Company Stock. F

Since the stock of the St. Pierre Shoe company has been in the hands of an assignee prices have been slashed to pieces. The store is crowded from early morning until late at night and purchas- CTS seem well pleased with the bargains they are getting. These low prices will prevail as long as there is anything to sell. If you want bargains now is your time. Don't croak about hard times, but take advantage of such opportunities and you will soon be happy. ft
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-21

Although Don Cameron has announced that he will not be a candidate for cena- tor again, there are rumors that he may be coaxed to reconsider his determine tion. This is very distressing to John Wanamaker's bargain counter.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-21

Bushnell, the new governor of Ohio. in his inaugural message says of Me- Kinley his predecessors May his destiny lead him to the pathway where he can give for the whole American people the same excellent service he has bestowed upon his fellow-citizens of Oho." This is not encouraging. Mckinley said in his retiring message that he left the state with expenditures exceeding the revenue, and with "an alarming amount of local indebtedness"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-21

We are headquarters in California wines, such as sherry. port and clarets. We canot be excelled in quality and prices on imported and domestic liquors of any kind. Give us a trial and be con- vinced. -- M & A. WISE.
 Cor. Morris ave. and Twentieth street.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-21

Dr. Milburn the blind chaplain of the senate, was first elected a congressional chaplain in December, 1S45, just half a century ago. He was then 22 years Of age. and the youngest man whose voice had been heard in congress before or since that date
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-21

The Mississippi senate has declined to restore the governors salary to $4O00. It was cut $500 by the last legislature.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-21
Book Owners

Should know that the WERNICKE SYSTEM BOOK CASES combine every feature necessary in perfect
 book case. It is, at once, new, unique, original, simple, practical. convenient,
 elegant and elastic. Briefly, Wer-
 nicke book case consists of a greater or less number of independent inter- locking crates or boxes, with noiseless, automatic-closing, dust7proof doors, together. producing com plete and artistic piece of furniture, bearing no external evidence. of it's or sectional features.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-21
DEATH OF JAMES R. BROWN.
I0II First Avexue.

Mir. Charles Slaughter received tele- gram Sunday announcing the death of her father, James R. Brown, at his homo in Petersburg, Va, that morning. Mrs. Slaughter's friends in Birmingham sym pathze with her in her bereavement.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-21

Gold mining in the south is having quite boom just now, according to re- ports in the newspapers. The gold mines in north Georgia are said to be doing 0 profitable business; company with $2.- 500.00O capital Is about to develop gold mines in West Virginia, and finds of con- siderable value and importance are re- ported in North Carolina. It is said that hundreds of miners have recently ar rived in the gold fields in Montgomery and Stanley counties, North Carolina.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22
COMING and GOING

Baby bonnets ut cost ut Langdon's Hat
Store.
Mr. and Mrs l.. b. Saundcrson, of New
York are III the city visiting relatives
and are registered at Hotel Roanoke
II. y. Rauth, of Lebanon, is guest at
the Ponce deLeon.
Mrs. S. y. Brown, of Richmond, isregis.
tered at..the Ponce de Leon.
Rev. j. c. Jones, of Trinity NJ. f..
Church. returned yesterday from visit
to his old home in Eastern Virginia.
s. b. Younger, the Norfolk and Western
agent of Lynchburg. is II guest Mt Hotel
Roanoke.
President Henry Finke and his private
secretary, ]. 5. Stevens, Jr., returned
yesterday from trip over the Lynchburg
and Durham and Roanoke and Southern
divisions of the Norfolk and Western.
Miss Helen Van Lew and her sister
Mrs. Daisy Omohundro, accompanied by
their cousin, Clifford Van Allen, have
gone to Richmond for Il few days.
Rev. ii. II. Book, of Clifton Forge,
passed through the city yesterday en-
route home from Radford, where ne con
Quoted successful revival.
Miss Ora Barford, the teacher in the
public school at Hollins, passed through
the city yesterday en- route from Salem to
her school.
l.. A. Sale and Jno. NJ Spence, of Bed
ford City, were in the city yesterday.
Rev. T. b. Pollard, former pastor OF
the First Baptist Church, who lectured
here on Friday night, left yesterday for
his home in Washington.
L. II. Vaughan went to Martinsvlle
yesterday to look after his business.'there
Geo. \. Brown and +. f. Townes, of
Martipsville, were in the city yesterday.
J. NJ. Watts, of Cave Spring, was in
the city yesterday.
J. ". Fallon, of the Collier PUBLISHING
Company, is in the city.
- Judge VIM. Gordon Robertson is visit
ing friends in Charlottesville for few
days.
Behr Bros, Colby Marshall & Wendell
and Jewett pianos, Mason & Hamlin and
Wilcox * White organs are represented
by Hobbic Piano Co. 1t is indeed IL strong
combination.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22
WHOSOEVER WILL.

Can buy piano or an organ if they
will try even little bit. Our prices and
terms are Il surprise To every one who in
vcstigates them. So very easy-only
10 cents n day buys nice organ from us.
Worth trying, isn't it! Call or write.
All treated alike. No notes to sign.
Manufacturers branch house. Rich
mond Music Company, Roanoke, Va, G.
II. Jennings, manager.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22

G. w. c. Woolwinc and wife returned
last night from II weeks visit to Floyd
county.
G. w Crumpeckcr, who is practicing
law in Bristol, is visiting his family in
this CITY
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22
We Have Just Received

Some more Of those new novelties in
allwool dress goods ut p cents and 30
cents Il yard.
y nice line of black dress goods from
II 1-2 cents to Sl.50 per yard.
Indigo Blue Calico at t . cents IL
yard.
The best lot of Canton Flannel at 5
cents, / cents, S cents and 10 cents per
yard in the city.
We have just received Il large line of
ladies', gents and children's underwear
Child's vests from 10 cents and up.
Ladies' vests from 10 cents to % cents
Gents underwear, from 20 cents to
81 80 per piece
In our Hosiery Department we have
some of the best values found anywhere
Clark's Spool Cotton, 3 for 10 cents
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22

] IfIY dozen fine Huckaback ALL
linen Towels, large sIze, the
i regular csc sort; a bargain at
lSC each
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22

kIIME|Y-SlX Heavy Counterpanes,
beautiful designs. 81xoo
~ inches, hemmed and ready tor
use-other dealers are getting
sI25 for this s2rt. They are
yours for 90 :
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22

1ME case of the new and beautiful
| two color Novelties. having
U black threads playing upon
pretty colored ground; also the
new beauties known as "Bourette
P aids" They all look like sec
goods-really choice stuff.
IL l-2C
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-22

fifty pairs Chenille Porte',es in
all colors, worth s. IS, for
D only $3.50
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-21

dent Of the board, stepped forward,
and in a few words expressed the hope,
now that the class had graduated, that
''the flowers might bloom more beau
tifully, the grass grow greener, and
the birds sing more sweetly." He then
presented diploma to each member
Of the graduating class.
Prof. H. r. Miller, under whose
watchful care the class had finished
their work In the high school, bid
them God-speed, good luck, fame and
fortune, thusly:
"Young women and young men OF the
class Of 80, a. you close your work In
the Elk Point school, would not have
you think that you have reached an
end, but rather that this commence
ment may bear the same import to you
In q sense as did commandments bear
ut the time Of their institution in the
history of the early American schools,
when they marked the beginning, and
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-21

was engaged as principal, with Miss
Emma Leggett, now Mrs. VIC. Halter.
Mrs. r.. j. Wickham and C. A. Kibling
as assistants. Before the year was out
Kibling was made principal and Prof.
Critchell assistant. In 1882 Prof. Kib-
ling was retained and had for his as
sistants Miss Butcher and Mr.. and Mrs.
ID. w. Meyers. The attendance at the
opening of the school in September
that year was 1876. Following Kibling
came Ira L. Nichols who handled the
high room for four months and was sue
ceeded by q gentleman by the name of
S. j. Meyer Of Illinois. In the fall of
1884 Prof. l. A. Sabin took charge OF
the work and placed the school under a
thorough graded system, although
Prof. Kibling had done something in
that line. Prof. Sabin held the reigns
of the school for one year when Prof. J.
E. Mannix took charge.
During the school year Of 1883 and
1884 Prof. /. A. Sabin accomplished
very thorough work, and was aided
materially in perfecting the graded
system of the city schools by Prof. f..
Z. Collins, Miss Williams, and Mrs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-21
COMMENCEMENT
CONTINUED from Page IL

Investing IT. primeval history In splen-
dor. From the deficiency Of facts
Conserving It's 0rigion, We can almost
believe that Rome 10 indeed an ''eter.
HI city"
Let IN imagine ourselves on some
bright cool morning, strOlling through
tho streets OF the Rome Of eighteen
hundred years ago. The sun is just
rising. tipping the SUBMITS Of the hills
with its golden glory. A blue mist
still hangs over the valley. Facing
eastward, We see q group Of hills
crowned with labyrinth Of temples,
palaces, and sacred groves. Between
the hills, In the slOping valleys, are
densely packed tenements and shops,
Interpreted with tempted forums,
Circuses and amphitheatres. Here, ton,
II the senate house, where the grand
Roman orators addressed the thrOnging
pOpulaCe, and where Cicero and Caesar
have many times uttered their power
full Orations which were such potent
factors In shaping the destiny Of the
Republic.
We next come to the temple which is
dedicated to Vesta, goddess OF the
hearth. No shrine In Rome Ia equal in
sanctity to this temple, which contains
the sacred fire and the relics on which
the welfare and even the existance Of
Rome depends. Its dome, signifying
the canopy Of heaven, is of Lyracusan
bronze.
Leaving this place and strolling
westward, We next come to the Campus
Martins, which for many years has
been dc voted to military and athletic
ovomo3ooo uoro tho Roman vnuth 10
taught the art Of war, so that he may
be prepared for the struggle in which
the country Is almost continually en-
gagged.
Next we behold the Flaminian am
phitheatse. Let US enter and view its
interior walls which have seen count
less thousands OF gladiators. and wild
beasts perish in the arena. This build
ing was built BY the Emperor Vespas-
ian during the time that Roman taste
had become 80 depraved that it could
relish nothing but the 6ercest Of wild
beast encounters and gladiatOrial COM
hate
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-21


exercises were the first to occur in the
opera house and took place on Friday
night, June l, 1883. Miss Strobe 5
subject was "Chivalry," and Miss
Blairs "Pictures."
In 1899 a large class was presented to
the pubic-six in number-cOmpOsed
of:
Cora q. Livingstone.
Cora l.. tiasSon.
Jennie A. HOvet,
Jennie NJ Fisk,
Rurdie T.. Morris.
The commencement dol ngs were
witnessed in the opera house on May
~, and under the direction OF Prof
kimmell. Miss Livingstone had for
her subject Labor Miss Morris
''The Age of Man, Miss Hasson,
"History of Glass of 1856" Jennie
Bovee, Glass Prophecy" and Miss
Fisk ''Longfellow.
In 1890 there was only one graduate
Miss Cora M. Lilly, and the ex-
ercises incident thereto took place in
the opera house on the evening OF
June 20, Miss Lilly's Grafton had for a
subject washington Irving"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-21

Eastman and Miss Van Marter took
their places. In 1889 at the opening
of the third year of Prof. kimmeis
work. the board secured the services OF
Misses Hattie Smith, Belle Erskine,
Fannie Boles, and Priestly to assist in
the work.
In 1890 the school children we're
quartered for the first time in the mag
nificent brick building which graces
the south part of town. Prof. A. b.
Fink opened school in September, with
Misses Cuttings, Hawk, Smith Sarles
and Spackman. In lS9l-Prof. Fink
serving two school years-Miss Baker
was given Miss Sarles' place, the corps
Of teachers otherwise remaining the
same.
In 1892 Prof. H. c.. Frye was en-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-21

were held in the United
Brethren church. In 1875 the attend
ance had grown so large that the high
school was conducted in the church
with d. w. Meyers rs principal, and a
building on Douglas street, owned by
j. M. TalcOtt, was divided into two
rooms, one presided over by Miss Mate
Lynch and the other, the primary, by
Miss Jennie Williams. In 1876 and
1877 Mr.. Meyers was assisted by Miss
Sarah Higbee and Mrs. Meyers. In
1879 the school had grown until the at
tendance had reached 200. That year
Mrs. Meyers was principal and assisted
by her husband and Miss Cobb. Dur
ing 1880 or 1881 s., 900 building was
erected, containing four rooms, on the
grounds now occupied by the brick.
This wooden building is now occupied
by THE COURIER office and c. f..
Krouse's implement establishment on
Main street. That year Prot. Critchett
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-21

Glass History and Prophecy" and
Miss Perkins School Life and Life
work" Prof. A. Il. Fink had charge
Of the school.
The largest class to graduate was
the one of 1893 when seven presented
themselves TO the public gaze. The
exercises occurred in the opera house
June l3, 1893, the class consisted Of:
Alva Ii.ssOn,
Wib-r Carter.
Melville y. Kent,
Gary D. Freeman.
Fret L. callahan,
Thomas Mclnerny,
Lydia NJ Hoffman.
The subjects handled were varied
Mr.. Hasson dealt with ''The School
Boy and Citizen" Wiler Carter '"rhe
Effects Of Commerce, IN. S. Kent ''The
Results Of the French Revolution"
Gary Freeman, ''rhe Evils of Concen-
trated Capital" Fred Callahan, The
Future of the American Indian"
Thomas Mclnerny. popular Election
OF U. 5. Senator'S" and Miss Hoffman,
the valedictory. Prof Fl. c. Frye had
charge OF the school
On June 20, 1894 in the opera house
the graduation for the year took place.
The class consisted of two bows and one
girl as follows:
Will Talcott
Carrie Murphey.
Harry JOY.
Mr.. Talcott presented latin salu-
tatOry as we'll as an Grafton on the
subject Government" Harry Joy pre-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-21

villAs which have just been erect
ed.
Rome has indeed fallen from her
proud estate. OF the glory and
spleador OF her former days there now
reIndins sbut q memory, which the as
soei1&i0ns and surroundings bring
vivtdly 70 our minds. In the street we
may still 6nd the stones, worn in the
. theS6MFried to and from the cOncil
chamber or to witness the scenes Of
war.
While porting antiquarians search this ground
Upturned With curious pains. the bard, seer.
Takes IRE; tho men that have been reappear
ko@ans tor travel girt for business g0wned. :,
AID sosae Iecained an c0.,ches. myrtle crowned,
In festive gleo. Why not? For fresh and clear,
40 u - hiles were Of the passing year,
DAWns the timo-buried pavement from thai
mOund;
Hoards may come forth AZ Tr0jans; Maxims
Nhrlnk into coins With Ill their wxrllke toll;
o. nefco impEsss issues with ies foil
OF tenderness.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-21

hall now stands. 1t WAS 12x16 build
ing with . dirt roof. The first enroll
ment included twelve scholars. Uri
Wood, Lorenzo Wood, Charles Wood,
Mary Wood, Hattie Wood, Christiana
Rome, Anthony Rome, Alfred Rome,
and :wO other Of the Rome child
rem, Louisa Alcorn, a half breed
Indian. From this time on schools
were opened and conducted, Of which
there Is no public record. The first
record OF any organization, although
there 10 no doubt 1t occurred some
years before, was in 1873, when Myron
Sheldon acted as clerk, e. w. Beggs
as treasurer and H. H. Blair as direct
Or Of the school board. In 1871 the
school building-a rather temporary
structure consisting of two roOms-was
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-21
HISTORICAL.

A Sketch Of the Progress ana Develops.
uent Of the City Schools.
1t was 1881. shortly after Lincoln had
assumed the reign Of government at
Washington, that the first school 10
Elk Point was opened. There was no
provision by which the school could be
maintained by aid Of taxes, yet the
early settlers were not to be deferred
on this account and secured the servi-
ces Of N. J. Wallace who still lives
with us on his farm mile south west
Of town. Each one Of the patrons of
the school paid him certain sum and
BY this means his salary was made up.
Il was what was commonly called q
'subscription" school and held In . log
cabin on the lot where the Odd Fellow 8
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-21

clusion of the term were in
clined to dispense with the feature.
However, they employed Miss ID. May
Miller, and she has been practically
engaged for 1897, so successful has been
her work. Miss Miller has an especial
aptitude for teaching music and the
board is more than satisfied with the
results obtained.
In the school year Of 1893 81 Prof. Fl.
,. Frye had charge. The force OF
teachers that year consisted of Misses
Cuttings, Sheriff., Bovee, kapfcr,
Hunt and Spackman. 1t was some time
in March, OF the year 1895, that Prof.
Frye died. He was still principal ssof
the High School, and his loss WAS keen
ly felt. Prof. Homer r. Miller, the
present incumbent, finished out the
term. The other teachers that year
were Mrs. H. r. Miller, Misses Get.
tings, Sheriff.. HAPPIER, Hunt, Spack-
man, Boyee, and Miller.