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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-04-17
Lost in St. Peters.

E.HH.g |.LaE 49,
London Leader: An amusing Incl
dent has just come to light in n
ton with the recent great ceremony In
st. Peters.
Among an amazing quantity Of prop
serty lost on that occasion, and lodged
with the police, was nothing less than a
petticoat. The other day a lady claim
ant turned up, and explained that
knowing that the pope would extend
his blessing to n objects brought for
that purpose by the faithful, she had
taken on her person half a dozen new
p%etticoats, which she contemplated pre-
senting to particular friends as a souv-
enir of the papal jubilee.
These p~etticoats she had strung
round her waist for convenience's sake
beneath a capacious mantle. One Of
the treasures had unfortunately left it's
moorings in the intense crush, and the
ady's JOY was great at Its recovery.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-04-17
Conditions Unfayorable.

! Chicago Tribune: "What wo,,ld he
the prospect for starting "a secret So
ciety here?" asked the
traveller in the far north.
Speaking for myself replied the
Eskimo, 1T wouldn't work. we have
only n night in the year, and, OF
course, l have to give thatSto my club,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-04-17
Distinguishing the Tint,

Judge: At the seance there are mar
velous materializations. During the
evening a spirit Of a pale pink hue
smerges from the cabinet and floats
about the room.
What can that be?' asks a trembling
new ONE
THAT" a y the experienced inves-
5rigator. ooh, that Is nothing but the
shade of a red man.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-04-17

CHANGED,

Chicago Tribune: Yes, this is q
great country" admitted the foreigner
but is not the enormous Growth Of
wealth developing a spirit Of caste in
yonr communities"
Not at all" said the native pessi-
mist. On the contrary, it is distinctly
n disconragingly leyeling. A mar
IAN give q million dollars anonymously
fc an educational institution nowadays
g q remain unknown as long as he
q .ooses."
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-04-17
Conhrmatorvl

Chicago Tribune: THE longer I i've"
signed the sage, and the more I learn,
the more firmly am I convinced that j
know absolutely nothing!!"
have told you that twenty.
I'VE yea ago. said his wife, abidt ]
knew 1t would be Of no use.s.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-04-17
Wayside Wisdom.

Atlanta Constitution: Don't ketch a
rabbit by the tail, an then go hoIlerin'
when he gets away from you.
When the COW kicks the milk over,
JUST take your coffee straight and
thank The Lord for sw~eet'nin,.
Don't depend on the world 10 oive VIZ,
an epitaph. Best to do is To write
you're. liyin,. -
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-04-17
EPILOGUE.

At this point in his narrative, Dom
Gregory, as those happy few who are
familiar with his manuscript in the
Abbey Of Bonne Adventure are aware,
DIVORCES from the full current Of his
story to indulge in some philosophical
reflections upon the character of Louis
XXI.
What, Dom Gregory asks in cautious
Interrogation, were the real intentions
of the monarch with regard to Fran
co.'s Vlllon and the Lady Katherine de
VauCelieS? 2 His enemies no doubt as
sert thai he played with their destinies
for a purely malignant purpose and was
only prevented from carrying his evil
Intentions into effect by the storm Of
popular indignation that threatened
him. Others, again, who pretend to a
more intimate acquaintance with the
shifty character of the king, insist that
he did indeed purpose to send Master
Nillon to the gallows, or at least and
worse, into a beggar's exile, bu that
he was stayed by Master ,Vilon's happy
use or the phrase concerning a star
fallen from heaven, Which words, harp
ing upon the superstitious wits Of his
majesty, made him believe that the
dream which had puzzled him was in
terpreted and fulfilled. In this regard
Dom Gregory records with a sly grav-
lty how many suggest that Master
= NSS us VI. SCI #Dul
pose with the very intention of playing
upon the strained strings Of the kings
mind. But there be those, too. Dom
Gregory adds and. we gather from his
manner that he is inclined to include
himself in their number, there be those
partisans of the king who maintain
that the kings cruelty was from the
start a mere mask for clemency, that
he only Intended a little malicious
sport with the too outspoken lover and
the too disdainful lass, and that it had
never been in the scope of his thoughts
seriously to punish either the broker of
ballads or the valiant maid of Vau-
celles.
Starting from this point, Dom Greg
DRY INDUCES in a great many reflections
upon kings and kingship and the con-
sequences OF kfngly acts, all of which
seemed perhaps more momentous at
the time when they were written and
IN the sleepy abbey Where they lie en-
shrlned, than in buster and more
pustllng times. One could have wished
that Dom Gregory had let such phil
sophles go by the board and had Civ
en- us instead some greater knowledge
OF what happened to Francois Villon
and Katherine de Vaucelles after thew
fell upon each others necks In that
open place in Paris, with the mob huz-
zahing, the king staring and Tristan,s
- OuSiiy ulSnlantllnS
the useless gibbet. But here Dom Greg
DRY is little less than dumb. Losses
IN the manuscript account for much of
his silence; perhaps his ecclesiastical
indifference to the welded state may
account for more. If we can gather
vaguely from other sources that the
poet n his mistress settled down on
a small and quiet estate in Poitou, lived
a peaceful country life for many years
and died a peaceful COUNTRY death al
the end. 1t is the most we can hone to
gain with surety. We are glad to be-
lieve IN their happiness, for he was a
+ lover and she was a fair woman
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-04-17
Ills a little price to pay for I

lover"
Villon looking up into her eyes, ques-
toned her:
D you think I'm worth it, Kate?
us a big price to pay for this poor
She repeated her words.
lis little price to pay for my
lover. Do you doubt me?'
Unheeded a man-at-arms pushed his
way through the crowd to the kings
da1s m whispered some words in the
ear Of Noel lie Jolys, who in turf whis-
pered in the ear Of Olivier and Olivier
hearing, grew paler than. before. Villon
caught Katherine by the hand.
mo, Kate, no! The world is wide, our
hearts are light. For a star has fallen
to me from heaven and it fills the
earth with glory"
His words fell on the kings ears like
the voice of an oracle. Standing in his
place with staring eyes and trembling
fingers, he repeated f~alteringly the
mystic words.
"A star has fallen from heaven. My
dream, my dream!"
Olivier plucked at his mantle, whis-
pering with twitching lips:
MY liege, this story spreads like the
plague in the city II every alley vom-
its mutiny."'
Louis pushed him aside. @
Rub your pale cheeks" he said; "for
all is well. Destiny has spoken"
Then leaning over n stretching his
hin hand towards the crowd, he cried:
People Of Paris, that man shall have
his life; this Woman her lover. I have
tried a mans heart and found it pure
gold; a Woman's soul and found it all
angel. True la and true woman, to
each others armS!"
And Katherine and Villon obeyed the
king. n
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-03
Govriel Rosenthal.
Harry Carter.

tion OF Chairman Mattison was excused
from further duty in the matter of
Prof Nuckles, col ored, who was re-
lieved from duty and had asked for an
investigation. IL was granted but he
failed TO appear before the committee
or have his witnesses there, and the
CO mmittoe was excused from further
action.
Chairman Mattison Of the griev-
ance committee. handed the secretary
bundle OF documents which were
then read under the head of new bus
mess. ." One was testimonial signed
by about $50 pupils of Miss Morgsn's
school attestipgsher efficiency popu.
larity and unqualified success as a
principal in the schools. Another ties.
timonial was one signed by all the
teachers who have ever taught under
Miss Morgan, who certify to her abili-
ty, popularity and success.
One brief complaint expressing OBJ.
lection to Miss Morgan as principal
without giving any reason therefor
was read, aud was found to be signed
by three persons, Trustees Ben weille
and John Marit, who were among
those who decided to relieve Miss Nor
gan from duty, and a Mrs. Holt.
Charges signed by A. W. Housemap
relative to Miss Morgan's not notify.
ing him that his daughter had been
out Of school third of the time since
New Year were also read, and a sup
Elementary statement by Mr.. House.
man withdrawing them, explained by
Miss Morgan later op.
The following document preferring
charges against Superintendent Hat
field was read:
Psducah Ky, June 9, 1908.
Whereas, Il is claimed that the
board Of education of Psducah public
schools is disposed TO weed out from
its system all reputed inefficient or
Objectionable material; and whereas,
one or more members of said board has
expressed desire to do his honest
duty, and act with unbiased motives
for the best interest sof Paduoah
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-03
The School Middle Aired at Last
Nights Board Of Education
Meeting.
Charges and Denials Made, and Quite Z
Lively Session of the Board Held.

The meeting OF the board OF educa-
tion at the high school building on
West Broadway last night was produc-
. tive of several sensational features,
although quite brief session. Two
teachers resigned effective Immediate
ly, the superintendent and one or two
members Of the board were charged
with deceit and unfAirness. and lis.
of charges was preferred against Su.
perintendent O. b. Hatfield.
When the board was called to order
there were several OF the principals
and teachers and a few citizens pres
ent. Three trustees were abse mt,
Messrs. winstead, Gleaves and Jack
son, Councilman Chas Reed and alder
man Gus Singleton were among the
spectators.
The superintendent reported that
the attendance for the month was
1884 white and 736 colored pupils, an
increase Of 1866 over the same month
last year and SO per cent Of the total
enrolment. Wednesday and Thurs.
day of next week he reported there
would be no schools in order that the
teachers ma, make out cards. He
recommended that on account Of the
expense and trouble incident to the
Eighth grade exercises at the close of
school every year, which he believed
caused many to stop school before they
reached that grade, the exercises be
abandoned now and hereafter, and tho
pupils given honors, etc., the last day of
school, proper announcement OF all
class honors TO be made at the regular
commencement. He reported that
Prof. Ross for the first time in thirty
years was out on account of illness
during the month, losing 10 days. He
also reported that Prof. snider, prinoi-
pal Of the Longfellow building, had
sbsented himself without the permits
sion of the superintendent a day or
two last week. The report was con-
CURED in.
The treasurer's report showed dis
bursements during the month amount
ing to ~, 1854, leaving balance on
hand of sse5. 26. The pay roll amount.
ing to ss,bl7.s5 and bills amounting
to $50. 25 were allowed.
Further time was granted the build
ing committee in the matter of the
plans, specifications, etc., for the new
buildings and additions desired TO
erect by a $40, 900 bond issue, and also
relative to the duties of the newly ore
ated superintendent of buildings. A
meeting will be held shortly to dis
cuss the subject.
The days for holding teachers ex-
aminations were set for June rs and
n.
The grievance committee on sugges-
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-03
J. e. SNYDER,
O. A. NORvELL,
EMMA MORGAN.

The charges on motion of Trustee
Fuller were referred to the grievance
committee for investigation.
Miss Morgan was then granted the
floor in her own behalf, and read the
following statement:
Paducah, KY, June Q, 1908.
On Monday evening of last week
about O'CLOCK Mr.. Norvell came to
my house and informed me that 1t was
current gossip among the pupils of the
high school that he and were to be
deprived Of our positions in June
that the board Of education had al
ready, in secret session with the su-
perintendent, decided ON that course.
made inquiry of the secretary of
the board rs to the truth of the rumor
Tuesday evening after the close Of the
school day, aud was told by him that
such was the case: that the action had
been taken at a secret caucus of the
board with the superintendent about
two weeks ago. ] was also informed
by him that the high school principal
ship had been filed and likewise the
principslship of the Longfellow school
made vacant by the resignation Of its
present principal, that the Jefferson
school principalship had not been
filed but they had man under con-
siderstion. / asked "what are the
reasons for dropping me p what are
the charges against me?" lie assured
me that there were no charges against
me ard that on the contrary the board
held me in the highest esteem and
would gladly give me any other posi-
tion than that Of principal, but that
the patrons of the school desired
man principal and that they, the board
had decided to employ no more female
principals. He deplored the manner
in which IL hal been done and admit
ted the injustice of thus Diminishing
me so late In the year as to give very
little opportunity of my securing de-
sirable place elsewhere and saying by
way Of apology that il was done in the
same irregular manner that so many
things were done by the bosrd and as
surfing me again and again that it
would not have been his way, and ex-
pressing regret at the evident injus-
tice of it.
Mr.. Weille is the only other member
of the board with whom personally
have talked concerning 1t. He said
about the same things assuring me also
that the board had the highest regard
for me and would give me any posi-
tion, except that OF principslship
that might desire, the only real diff
ference in their statements to me being
as to the time that action was taken.
which Mr.. weille said was at the close
of the last regular board meeting,
about four weeks ago, instead of two,
ana that the Jefferson school princ:-
palship had also been filled at that
time.
DR.. Winstead assured Mr.. Snider,
who went to see him in my behalf
Tuesday night, that be was not pres
ept at the caucus and knew nothing
of the boards action until Sunday,
when lady caller mentioned it at his
house.
Mr.. Hatfield states through the press,
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-03

that 1t the next regular meeting OF
the board following his having ascer-
tanned Mr. Snider's intended resigna-
ton in November, which meeting
would naturally have come IN Decem.
Der, that the lottery system of decid-
ing upon the respective merit of posi-
BILE candidates was devised, and that
presenting would be a candidate for
reelection, my nome was placed, in
has with that of known aspirants, fiue
looking men, bearing good credentials
and my name failed to be the lucky
one in the game of chance. Here is
quite pleasing variety in the state
ments as to the manner of it, but the
result is the same, l am dismissed from
the schools, possibly as early as De-
cember, certainly no later than two
weeks ago, and but for gossip would
not have known my fate, for some rea-
SON, unknown to me, not being deemed
worthy of consideration given the
new man selected Cor my place thus
early that he might not be left in I'M
certainty until June, by which time
you seem to have known that all the
desirable positions are filled.
/ claim by the manner of my dis
misssl that am done q great injustice
and my reputation as a teacher blight
ed. Should apply elsewhere for
position it could be said. and will be,
"Why, she was dismissed from the Pa
ducah schools after is or 20 years of
service; something must be wrong,
we would better look elsewhere.
The lateness of its coming not only
precludes the probability of my secur-
ing a position elsewhere for this year,
but for any time.
Ny life has been devoted to the
training of children in this communi-
ty, l have given my best efforts to the
educational interest, and for the bene-
ht Of Paducah, and this people and /
do not believe that the people have de-
sired their representatives to come to-
gether In secret meeting, and at the
instigation of one man, refer to Su.
perintendent O. B. Hatfield, or OF
three or four men for that matter, teal
down my reputation, cripple me finan
cially ard ruin me professionally, in
= proof Of which lay before you tonight
the statement that the patrons Of my
school have not been disploased with
!, my work, such statement is signed by
. $50 of my patrons, and also Law be
fore you another statement reading
thus: 81 prefer a male principal
a signed by J. @. Maret, Ben weille snc
one Mrs. Holt, another reading, "a
have this charge to prefer agsins'
Miss Morgan" which has no signers
l also lay before you statement
=, regarding my work as q principal from
= the teachers who acted as my assist
q ants in the seven years 1 have held tbs
, place, and l ask you in view Of thes,
4, things to vindicate me from the charge
q of inefiiciency as principal. which
, charge my dismissed amounts to, anc
, take whatever action you can to repair
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-03
ing on amount of work done.

ing on amount of work done.
Second That said superintendent
has violated rule on page 10. Section
80, of Book OF Rules and Regulations;
in regard to- visitation of rooms by SUI
perintendent. That though said rule
has been this year changed, to suit his
convenience, so that 1t reads one time
in each month instead Of one time
each week; still. he has been '-too
busy" to comply with same.
Third. That he has violated rule
on page 80, Section 76, Of Book Of
Rules and Regulations by hearing com
plants against teachers without first
ascertsining whether complaint ha $
been made to teacher.
Fourth. That he has violated rule
on page rs, Section l0s, Of Hook Of
Rules and Regulations, by restoring
suspended pupils to their classes with.
out consulting principal.
Fifth. That Superintendent Hat
field has shown insin certify, IL not in.
competency. by placing before the pub
lilo through the newspapers suggestions
of measures for the improvement OF
schools and never further pursuing
such measures after they lad beer
published.
Sixth. That he has issued instruc
tions to his teachers and then failed h
back them in carrying out his own in
structions; also that he has issued in
structions not IN accord with Rule
and Regulations, and insisted upor
them being obeyed.
Seventh. That our superintendent
has at various times dealt with hi
teachers in manner suggesting tn
petty tyrant, rather than in the man
ner Of dignified, gentlemanly. supe
rior officer; and has thereby arouse,
the Indignation of teachers agsins
himself to the extent that harmoni
Gus relation between him and teacher
is impossible.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-03
JUNE's WEATHER RECORD
While the Month Was Dry, the Low
Temperature Helped

June cooler than usual this year and, as
already mentioned it was the driest June record
ed since the local weather bureau began its
gnesses thirteen years ago. According to the
meteorological summary issued by Section Direc
tor Outram, the mean temperature for June this
year was rs degrees which Is is degrees less
than the mean temperature of the month FOL
thirteen years. The mean was equally low II
1901, and two degrees lower last year Other
cold Junes those of 1897 with mean O.
"a degrees, and of 1892 with mean Of IS de
grees.
The total precipitation only 1O2 inches
More rain than this fell during a single hou
yesterday. The average precipitation for JUNE
has been $40 inches ranging from 1.15 inche.
In 1894 to nine inches in 1897. The accumu
lated deficiency of rainfall from January / tt
June 80 was 81 inches, which was more thar
made up yesterday
Significant to the multitude that wed las
month is the fact that there were only six clea
days in June. Seven days were cloudy ant
seventeen, like a honeymoon, were ''partl,
cloudy" Yet Cupid may take comfort 70
there was not single frost.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-03

editor, Nlohican, Mesinee. wis: r. n Hale Ad.
softs saet ssr Vail s. W GLE Erie
son. Cuttings Troy; Wis; Ira E. Seymour, Ven
There are about 800 members in the as
ISOLATION, and most of them are publish
ers Of papers.
+ The first session will be called to order
Tuesday morning by the chairman OF the
reception committee, Morris j. Cohen,
who will Introduce the president.of the as
ISOLATION. In the Afternoon the delegates
will visit different places Of interest in
the city and in the evening the Mime
apolis Amateur Press club, thru the kind
ness of the Commercial Club, will give the
delegates a tally-ho ride.
The second days session will adjourn
sine die at 2:3o p. NJ, when the delegates
will board a chartered car, rendered by
the Commercial Club and take trip thru
Minneapolis and st. Paul In the even
ing banquet will be held at the West
Hotel. at which time prominent profess
sional and literary people will address. the
anna tours.
The following amateur papers are pub
lished by the. local members Of the asso-
citation: Bundle Bee. Minneapolis, 1908
Juvenile Literati, Clara De Hirsche
Journal, Commentator, and the Mime
apolis Amateur, official organ of the Min
neapolis Amateur Press CLUB.
Those interested in the work are invited
to.attend the convention
Members Of the reception committee
having charge of the entertainment OF
delegates are Roy E. Chalker, Miss Jessie
B. Cohen. Ernest Hippchen, Miss Esthe,
Swiller, Isadore Brovsky, Morris J
Cohen and George G. Cowing.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-03

historian, George C. Glowing, Minneapolis;
eastern manuscript editor, Charles H.
Russell, Philadelphia, Pa; western manu-
script editor, Russell L. Joseph, Indian
apolis, Ind; laureate recorder, David A..
Newton, Jersey City.
Directors: Nelson D. Roberts. Mosinee,
Wis; Mrs. Flora s. Emory, Baltimore,
Md; James H Smith, Detroit, Mich.
The official organ is the United ANA
teur" Of Jersey City.
The fight centering about the election Of
president promises to be the most excit-
ing feature Of the convention. The west
is pitted against the east, each great sec
ton being represented by: its young stall:
warts. The leading candidates who have
already received prominent mention for
the presidency are: Miss Bertha Klump Of
Newark, N. j.; Nelson D. Roberts Of Most
nee, Wis, and Ira Eugene Seymour of
Kansas City, representing respectively
the west, east and south.
The fight will probably narrow. The
best Mr.. Seymour can hope, to do; it is
said, will be to cause split in the proxy
vote, which would mean the election OF
Roberts. whose supporters will be in con-
troll Of the convention. Roy Edford OF
Seattle. Wash, is the most likely candi-
date for vice president Miss Esther r
swiller of Minneapolis. and Sidney S.
Wortsman Of Savannah. Ca, are making
a hard fight for historian, with the odds
in favor Of the lady.
Philadelphia, Pa, and Newark, N. j.
are both after the next convention. Among
| the more prominent visiting delegates viii
| be the following: - 60 :,
James A. Clerkin. editor Conspectus; Albert E
ose al Of 5ssa ct sm e efe
United Amateur; Anthony E. Wells, editor, Etc