The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-12-22
Mckinley VISITS A SCHOOL.

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at TushsssA Ais.s Reviewed.
TUsKEoBE, Ala, Dec. 17.-The special
train bringing the Alabama legislature
reached Tuskegee It ESQ .. m. Friday,
and was soon followed by the regular
and special trains from Montgomery
and Atlanta TAe procession formed
at the TuslGegee depot and marched
through the city on their way to the
normal school
The presidents carriage was drawn
by four beautiful bays. In the car
ris9e with the president was Gov.
Johnston, Of Alabama; Col Foster, of
Tushegee, and Booker T. Washington.
In the other carriages were Mrs. Nc
Kinley and other ladies of the presi-
dents party, members of the cabinet
and Gems. wheeler. Shafter and Law
ton.
At the entrenes 70 the Normal school
grounds was . beautiful arch in.
scribed, welcome 70 the Chief" and
decorations Of bunting, holly, moss
and products Of the field were in pro-
fusion along the road through the
grounds.
The president and party flrst re-
viewed more than 600 boys and 800 girls
Of the normal school, and 200 children
Of the training school.
Each of the boys carried q stalk Of
sugar cane with . palm in the top, each
Of the girls stalk with cotton balls at
the top, and the children carried stalks
tipped with mistletoe.
President Mckinley showed much
interest and pleasure as, with uncov.
cred head, he viewed the procession.
After the procession Of students came
some so floats representing all depart
ments of the school work. Many Of
these were by way Of contrast, one
representing the old way of doing
things, the other the new way. These
floats drew forth tremendous applause.
After this procession all followed
the president to the beautiful new
chapel. Only about 5000 people gain.
cd .dmit.snes. here singing by the
students ol plantation neledSss, the
most quaint and beautiful Of the black.
belt section, waS special feature and
was greatly enjoyed BY ~ president
and the entire audience
Booker Washington introduced Gov.
Johnson, who, In turn, introduced
President Mckinley. The president
and Gen. Wheeler wese listened to with
special attention. Tho president among
other things, said:
Teachers and pupils Of TuskeSee:
ITO meet yeu under suoh piess ant auspioel
! and to have the opportunity sf . personal OBJ
| servation Of yosr work is indeed most crafty.
ing. The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial in.
stitute Is ideal In conception. and has already
. large and growing reputation in the country
and is not unknown abroad congratulate al
| who are connected Win this undertaking fol
the COED work It is doing in the education Of ita
students to lead lives OF honor and usefulness
thus exalting the race for which 1t was estab.
lishcd.
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can be taught st small expense. which will
give the man and the woman who have mas.
tered them immediate employment and secure
their success afterwards, provided they abide
by the principles Of industry, morality and 70.
| ligion her e inculcatod. In common With the
Hampton institute in Virginia, the Tuskeges
institute hes been and is to-day Of inestimsbls
value in sowing the seeds Of good oitizenship
| Institutions Of their standing and worthy
patronage form . stesdisr snd more powerful
agency for the good u all concerned than any
| yet proposed or suggested.
The practical 10 here associated with shS
academic, which encourages both learning and
industry. Here you learn to master your.
selves, and the best adaptation Of your faeul.
ties, with adven tages for advancement, learn,
ing 70 meet the high duties Of life No soun.
try. epoch or rAoe hss monopoly upon knowi.
edge. Some have easier. but not necessarily
better, opportunities for self-development
| What few can obtain free most have to pay for
perhsps BY hard physical labor. mental strus'
gle and self-denial. But In this great country
all esn have the opportunity for betterini
themselves. provided they exercise intelli
geuce and perseverance and their motives and
conduct are worthy. Nowhere are such facili
ties for universal eduostton found - In tn,
United Ststea They are accessible - sverl
bog and girl white or black.
MRS. B0TKIN'S MURDER TRIAL
Ihs Defense RscsivsA . Bad Set. D.ek b
the Tsstimeny Of I've Wisasssss Err
| dsy-Krs Doskin Chagrinsd.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 17.-The Do
fense in the Botkin murder trial re
ceived the worst set back It has exper
fenced since the case opened. The
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