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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-07-03

The gentlemen of the Ladies' Mite
Missionary Society of the A. NJ. E.
church entertained the ladies in a
most delightful manner on last Thurs
day evening.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-07-03

Mr. Gray, the son-in-law of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Hall, has returned to
Boulder.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-07-03

Rev. and Mrs. Davis OF Washington.
d. c., are visiting Rev. and Mrs.
Branon.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-07-03

There was an ice cream social given
by the Ladies of the Star Light club
Thursday night at the residence OF
Mrs. Choteau.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-07-03

Mrs. c. G. Fields left Tuesday even
ing TO visit In Denver, Colo.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-07-03

The little folks are planning for a
Tom Thumb wedding.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-07-03
CRIPPLE CREEK.

Mrs. J. Volz daughter of Mr.. ana
Mrs. James Richardson. who has been
visiting her parents. returned TO her
home In Pueblo Sunday. accompanied
by her mother A reception was given
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs Richard
son In honor OF Mrs. ]. volz A mum
Der Of friends were present.
Mrs Mccoy and Mrs. Prathor OF
Dallas. Texas. are spending the sum.
mcr in this city.
Rev. Brown is making good i'm
pressions on his hearers. He is both
instructive and spiritual Sunday
night put all in mind of revival
wave. The choir sang as never be
fore Three united with the church
These were Mrs. Eta Thompson. Mrs
A. c. Carr and Mr. Oliver Thompson
The clubs are busy at work for July
18th.
Thor, uau m leo rraa,n rnpfal rfNa,,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-07-03

Miss Veldera Slaughter who has
been visiting in our city for while.
has returned to her home in Santa Fe.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-07-03

A meeting was held al the A. VI. Z.
church to arrange for a barbecue on
the ith of August.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-07-03

The steward board of the A. NJ. E
church gave picnic at Glacier Lake
Monday. II was a success In every
way. There was large crowd ana
the day was ideal Everybody en-
joyed themselves to the highest.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-07-03

prAR srHs'-I hs,c used only one bottle of
{our potnsdc and now ] would no, be ui,hop, II
for u makes my hair son and straight and
sa,y 10 comb and also starts a pey rrow;h
MES. W. y. WALKER. Sta. I-HArrtfnan Tam
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-07-03

A necktie social for the benefit OF
Mt Olive Baptist church was given
at the residence of Mrs. John Collins
Mrs. Lydia Houston has gone to
Las Vegas TO visit her daughter.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-07-03

Rev. ]. b. Bell field missionary for
the Baptis, church, has returned to
his home in Douglas. Arlz. Rev Bell
was very successful in his work ws-le
here. clearing over one thousand dol.
lars In the rally He was also ten.
dtred reception by the members OF
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-07-03

Misses Sophronia Williams anu
Luclel Ash. the nieces OF Mrs. NJ. f
Sheppard OF Fort Collins. came To
Boulder TO go on the picnic. They
were the guests of Mrs. j. y. Holmes
Mrs. Carl Clay. also OF Fort Collins,
came down TO take In the picnic.
Mrs. Thurman OF Kansas City. who
has been visiting Mrs. o. T. jackson
since April. took in the picnic at
Glacier Lake
The A. NJ Z church is being en-.
larged and beautihod. The second
Sunday in July has been set for re.
opening day. at which time We hope
to have a good many of our Denver
friends 10 come oveer and look In on
us. and give us a little lift
Mrs. Rev. J. Il, Holmes is visiting
In Fort Collins this week.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-01-28

legged to be agents of the planters. Fvi-
IDENTIFY Mr.. Maxine while claiming a
freedom Of speech in a foreign eoun-
Try tAae would not be allowed a for
elgher Tor thirty seconds IN Japan. has
very org ideas about allowing anyone
else freedom of speech but himself and
those VINO think as he does, and intends
10 censor the freedom of speech that
the sninpo and Chronicle claim the
Flsht 10 exercise. whether they are
agents Of the planters or otherwise.
" neither the demand for higher
wages IS proper or not, whether the
planters are right or the Iaborers are
rlght, or both are part right and part
wrong, one thing is certain. that anv
agitation not only deserves 10 fail but
aiso deserves punishment when conduct
cd along the lines adopted by Mr.. Ma.
klno and his associates. It is not his
fault that dirty row has not been
raised throughout the islands before
now. The sooner he learns that all
men, including his business rivals. have
a right to speak and talk freely. so
long as they keep within the law. the
sooner MT Maxine will occupy the rela-
i've Importance IN the community that
ms talents and character Justify. This
Is the position of white men and from
the poor success of Maxine in stirring
up the japanese laborers, that view
eFloehtiy IS shared in the main BY the
japanese community as well.
AMERICAN CITIZEN.
Honolulu, January q, 1909.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-01-28
TO MISSIONARIES DESCENDANTS

AZ MISSlONAhlES DESCENDANTS
The following is from the Nippu Jill
OF Wednesday,:
Most Of the capitalists of Hawaii are
the descendants of missionaries-the
capitalists, who live in beautiful man
s1ons; who live in luxury and know
rot bad times; who run their ANTONIO
biles at full speed and care nothing,
staying people under the wheels. The
capitalists Of Hawaii are tile descend
ants Of missionaries who came to Ha-
wall to teach the gospel of Jesus and
preach humanity. The wealth that was
inherited by these capitalists was not
intended to be spent in leading the life
OF luxury and pomp. Neither was it
left to them to run their automobiles
to kill men on public highways. Was
1t given to them TO suck the blood of
poor iaborers IN order that they NAV
live IN lnxury2 We would say. No,
What would be their feeling at hear
ing Rev. Wadman $ sermon2 What can
they say to their ancestors? Is the
voice calling the name Of God a PRAYER
asking God to give them the weapons
to torture the laborers7 We think
Rev. Nadman s sermon is mightier than
the thousands of friends that we may
have. We ask the capitalists of Ha-
wall to think seriously of their own
conducts
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-01-28
UNMIsTAKABLE THREATS.

FOLLOWING IS a translation of some
correspondence of the Jill:
| | am subscriber of the Hawaiian
japanese Daily Chronicle. I have been
looking into the question of higher
wages. As we are all in great favor of
raise IN wages | read the three papers
to know their attitude. I have now
just and unbiased opinion. The
efforts OF your paper and of the Higher
wage association are to be appreciated
beyond description; and we must thank
you even with tears.
But, the two other papers are to be
! hated. Whatever persecution they NAV
give you, do not mind it. We will Join
ourselves and help you. The residents
or Maklki district have been Influenced
by the speeches made at the mass meet
ing held at Ouehi camp For a while
keep on working for u.s.
Beware; the two great papers WILL
BE DESTROYED BY SEVERAL TENS
(meanlng any number from 20 to 100)
OF US; and the object of the 10000
men will be accomplished. Listen TO
us; the two great newspapers; quit now
ignoring your eountrymen; quit perse.
cutting them; quit obstructing the work
OF the Higher Wage Association. If
you do otherwise, the residents of this
district will write to their relatives and
friends TO act so that there will be no
subscriber for the Chronicle Keep this
IN mind; If you do not stop THE TWO
GREAT NEWSPAPERS WILL BE DE-
STROTED BY THE RESIDENTS OF
THIS DISTRICT I LET you know th5s
because | heard this from others. If
you do not stop, WATCH THE POST
Frs THAT WILL BE PUT UP EV-
cry WHERE. It will be too late then.
for yoa viii be sorry for it. If you are
human being stop when we tell Won
SO. A plantation man tells us that il
the two great papers should come and
try to make speeches, there viii hap.
pen some extraordinary thing.
S. c., Makiki.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-01-28
TIE
General Demand

OF the Nell-Informed of the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; a laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
ceLlent combination Of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir OF SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits of the laxative for its remark
able success.
mat is one of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always bur
the genuine-manufactu by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-01-28
WOMANLY STRENGTH and BEAUTY

who really
nervous style beauty popular longer
aVo either books daily
sleeps well and
No medicine is better adapted o than
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-01-28
Stearns' Wine of Cod Liver Extract

Appeals at once to the palate and the pleasing them
fng It's action
TIE bodily health stimulating appetite
the blood
M besides being the best speedily hacking
bronchial
enenasf $ and be you the genuine sTEARNs'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24
TALK OF THE TOWN

Thanksgiving specials at vaughan's
Sweaters for boys, girls and women
at Vaughan's.
Read the advertisement Of Moore s.
Owens on page 2.
Try Landers' cent Havana Leaf and
Spotted Jacket cigars, o. No. Main st.
Masquerade DO not forget Fine
music. refreshments and a good time
Price l0c, at X. Of 9. hall.
Public Scotch dance 7ate night" iii
Miles hall Wednesday evening, Novem-
Der a. Gents, rs cents; ladies, free.
NicoFs orchestra. All are cordially IN
vited.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24
MONTPELIER
Check for $4,000 Received from D. X.
Pearsons for Permanent Fund.


Pearsons for Permanent Fund.
The check Of $4,000 from d. X. Pear
sons, the Chicago philanthropist, for the
Montpelier seminary endowment fnud,
was received yesterday by Principal n.
A. Bishop, OF the seminary. This check
win be held until the seminary pro-
vides the sum Of slO0, 600, upon the
raising Of which Or. pearsons gift was
dependant. In case Of failure Of the
seminary to perform its part Of the con-
tract. the check viii be returned, which
is very unlikely, although several hum
bred dollars now remain to be raised
and it will probably be necessary TO
draw on the guarantee fund pledged BY
Montpelier citizens. Certain shrinkaees
have made it necessary to raise more
money The report to Or. Pearsons
must be made out tonight and it IS
hoped to raise the money before that
time forceful letter was enclosed
with the check
A Bible class was formed yesterday
at the X M. G. A., which viii hold It's
meetings Wednesday evenings. State
Secretary Of Boys Work Byron D, Clark
Of Burlington was the organizer. The
Ladies auxiliary viii serve a supper the
nights Of meeting, before the Bible study,
and following the study basket ball win
be played.
William Heggie, conductor on the
electric road, has been laid up with an
injured knee.
4 marriage incense has been granted
William II. Telfare Of Waltham, Mass,
and Ruth Foster Blyer Of this city
Montpelier seminary is under strict
quarantine, as it has been discovered
that Harold Spauidng, one 81 the stu
dents, Is i'll with scarlet fever. II Is
not known where he contracted the dis
ease. He went to Poultney Friday
with the seminary football team and
was taken ia on the way home The
case did not develop sufficiently to he
properly diagnosed until yesterday, when
there was no doubt but that It was
scarlet fever. The school was 70 close
to-day, and many Of the students had
already departed 70 their homes before
the Institution was quarantined. The
vacation, which was to have lasted one
week, has been extended another. and
most 81 the students who had been near
Spaulding are now confined at the sem
mary. SO there is little danger Of an
epidemic.
The Berlin Construction company Of
Hartford, Conn, with capital stock
OF $4,000, has filed corporation papers
with the secretary Of state and is to do
business in Essex junction. It Is in
corporated To do ageneral construction
business, decorating, building, eet.
The tenth annual meeting Of the Yer.
mont International Comfy commission
was held yesterday at the Y. M G. A.
building. Representatives of the four
denominations 81 the commission were
present and the meeting was the most
helpful in the history OF the organ
ization. A public meeting Of the
commission win be held next year while
the legislature il ia session.
DR.. Charles NeNeomb is suffering from
blood poisoning in one thumb, caused
by running piece Of steel into it. The
yound had to be opened this morning
Frank 0. Jangraw and Miss Persis E.
Woodworth, who were married yester-
day, left immediately after the Ger mony
for weeks wedding trip, driving 10
Waterbury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Glove special at yaughan's.
Express sleigh for sale. See L. III.
Avcrill's cd on page 3.
Thanksgiving linens It pays to coms
to headquarters. Vaughan's.
Get the Designer style Book" 1T
PerIy's and a pattern given with the
book
"A trunk, bag or suit case for your
Thanksgiving trip All styles and prices
from the Frank McWhorter company.
There win be a special menu at the
City hotel Thanksgiving day. The price
for this dinner win be 90 cents to all
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24

from the people, in the Burlington pa
pers, advancing his interests Not long
since, Mr. Ladd was one Of Grand Isles
influential citizens, ana people Are sur
prised 10 SEQ him credited to Burlington.
However his boomers state, Eat present
Mr. Ladd Is located in Burlington, whore
he is practicing his profession That
reminds Us that once recently Roger W.
Hurlburd Of Hyde Park was 'at present
located in Burlington for the practice
Of his profession but he soon forsoolS
the shores Of Lake Champaign for the
familiar fields Of Eamoile county. AS
pirants for political preferment some,
times change their locations, either be-
cause Of the obscurity Of their home
town, or the fact that the town has too
many seekers for honors; and Burlington
is more natural town for them TO 90
ton than, say, Brattleboro OF Newport.
II Is not stated for an absolute fact
that Mr. Hurlburd went to Burlington
with q purpose to rise politically; nor
is il satisfactorily explained why lie 50
soon deserted the city Of bis adoption.
And the removal Of Jed p Ladd from
little Grand Isle county to the most
populous city Of Vermont is not ex-
planned, either by the fact Tint he
hoped to gain in political support BY
going there; but the advancing Of his
candidacy 50 soon afterwards leads the
suspicious to believe SO. Nevertheless,
that does not affect his qualification for
the state auditors position.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24

President Taft would be the last one
to assume the credit for the recent vic-
tory over the Standard Oil concern, since
the prosecution was instituted under the
administration Of President Roosevelt;
and the New York World, which rnshes
to applaud Taft for the victory, win de-
feat its own purpose, az the Springfield
Republican points out The claim that
Taft Is responsible for the verdict viii
nat stand the test Of analysis for a
moment, and It would be damaging as
well as ungenerous, for President Taft
70 take to himself the praise for the sue
cessful issue.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24

The Massachusetts, superior court has
decreed That a woman has a legal right
to talk when she wants to, where she
wants 70 and to whom She wants to-
Few men there were who We're brave
enough to dispute that in the first place,
and, therefore, The superior court simply
affirms the decision.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24

st. Albans is finding herself more in
terested In the labor troubles In the
granite belt than she used to be. because
She is about to share in the profits and
the risks Of this great industry herself
St Adams Messenger
Bless you, don't get your appetite
whetted overnuch for there is a good
deal Of the bitter along with the sweet.
Just az you think you are getting to a
nice, rich, juicy piece Of white meat,
someone shakes the salt-box most vigor-
cusly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24

In the death Of Congressman De Ar.
mond Of Missouri whose life was lost in
the burning Of his home yesterday the
United States Congress lost one Of those
agents who act as checks on the careless
acts Of their colleagues. Although be
was in the minority party, being Demo-
crat, he is now said to have been quite
effective in critieising lax methods Of
dealing out appropriations; and in that
capacity he served his country well.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24
knowledge Is Personal

II can be valued and made
by life insurance. Life IN
suranee is the value IF property in your
mind, placed in the family pocket. Goth
year National Life Insurance Company.
Montpelier VI iMutual
S. S. Ballard, General Agent, Mont
pelier VT; n B. Ballard, local agent,
MONTPELIER. VI. sMutuall
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24

Fire insurance companies viii find far
better risks In Vermont when several
towns interested shall have completed
their plans for their protection from fire.
st. Johnsbury, Bethel and Marshfeld, for
instance, which have recently experienced
disastrous fires, are fortifying themselves
against repetition and are, thereby,
showing a spirit Of progressiveness.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24
For Thanksgiving pay Service.

The union Thanksgiving service will
be held in the UnivefsaIist church
Thanksgiving morning at los9O. The
following order Of service will be OBJ
served:
Organ postlude ....... Mrs Sargent
Invocation
Hymn, Come, Thou Almighty King
Reading the governors proclamation,
Rev W. J. M. Beattie
Anthem, 20, All Ye Works Of the
Lord Stewart ..e...... Choir
Scripture reading Rev. J. D. Mackenzie
Anthem, "Homelight,n Macy Choir
Prayer .s..g. Rev r. @. Thayer
flynn. Sovereign and Transforming
Grace
sermon. ...... Rev. W. E Braisted
0fertory solo ......... Mr. Inglis
Hymn, America"
Benediction
The Offering Of the day win be for
the City hospital.
Choir for the day will be: Mrs Lamb.
Miss Harris, Mr. Kidder Mr.. Inglis; and
Mrs. Sargent at che organ
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24

Dr. p. X. Pearson's $4,000 check for
Montpelier seminary has come very op.
portunely 70 make Q thankful Thanks.
giving; also Mrs. J. J. Ainsworth's check
OF $4,000 to Norwich university,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24

The Quincy, Mass. Ledger has doubled
the number Of its columns with the I'M
stalation Of a new press, which means
a doubling Of its prosperity, The Times
hopes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24
BURLINGTON AS FIELD FOR POLL
TICIANs.

jed p Ladd @of Burlington is being
advanced as a candidate for state auditor
to succeed Horace F. Graham, and there
has been quite : similarity Of letters
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24

We wish to thank the neiehbors and
friends for their kindness 10 rs IN our
bereavement and for the beautiful floral
tributes at the funeral
Mrs. T g Perry,
Frank and hi Mills
Plainfeld. NovemheF "a
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24

That Danyille, H., explosion yester-
day might have been one Of Uncle Joe7
Cannon's Nominations.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24

When you eat your salt pork to-mor-
row, look happy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24

cts better to be roasted than
forgotten"
This week the ''bone
Of contention" will be
the wish bone, but wishes
accomplish nothing with
out action. If you act
on our suggestion this
week it may be a big fac
tor in bringing the wish
to a reality. Here is a
suit for you at $22 that
will strengthen your cred-
it, increase your face value
and be a stepping stone on
the road to success.
Other suits, $40, SIS,
$40, $25 and S2S.
We Clean, Press and Repair Clothing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24

turkeys
4 And Other
/. Good Things :!
he great annual
feast comes this week
Thursday. Chief in
importance Of course,
4 I for ''the big dinner" is
q tn c Turkey, Every
Il prud ent housewife
4 knows that too much
care cannot be exer-
cised in selecting it.
4 We've here My
4 choice Vermont bred
and raised Turkeys.
Corn 9 d STALL
i primed, plump, meaty
birds weighing 6 to Is
\ lbs. No old tough fel-
lows among them. All
young, tender, this
"A year $ bird sand
in mighty fine condi-
ton they are, too.
\ Price, zoe to SOC lb.
Handful Of Parsley
to garnish every bird.
Native Geese, excel
lent condition, weigh
y ing, 9 to 10 lbs, price,
A I8c ID.
Ducks, as good as
you ever ate, weigh
ing 4 to 6 lbs, price,
zoe.
D Prime Native Chick
ems, same superior quail
ity we've been selling
all Fall, weighing 3 to
8 lbs, price zoe lb.
Broiler Chickens,
ideal for the purpose,
price, Zoe ID.
Good r GA sting
Fowls, weighing 4 TO
n 8 lbs, price, lSc 10.
Spring Lamb Roasts,
4 bests, lSc ID.
Pork Roasts, finest
cuts, IA to l8c lb.
OF all annronriafc
side-dishes at Thanks
j giving, CranberrieS
! rank first. Selected,
dark-red, full-flavored
berries, f0c qt., ) qtS.
25c.
FRESH GREEN STUFF
y Lettuce, head ...- &c
Crisp Radishes. bunch FL, So
Appetizing celery, bunch 11c
cucumbers, each ...s12c
Spinach, pc Y .25c
Extra Fancy Jersey
D Sweet Potatoes, 10 lbs.
n 25c. Hubbard Squash
\ &c ID. Sugar Pie Pump
kins 3 for Zoe. Clean
White Parsnips, good
sized, 8 lbs. 25c. Cen
uine Spanish Onions,
D very nice, SC b.
Red Cabbage, small
family size, 4c lb.
: FANCY FRESH FRUIT
= Large Florida Oranges, doz 30c
Big Ripe Bananas, doz zoe
Malaga Grapes, . lbs. for csc
If there's anything
you want in our line
not mentioned here,
4 let us know-we prob
ably have it or can get
q it for you.
j Reminder. Early
buyers get first choice.
i Buy early. Phone us
4 early wen deliver
any time you say. Send
the children, or come
yourself
j Market open We'd
nesday night before
= Thanksgiving until
10 p. m.
You will have no
apologies to offer your
guests or regrets on
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-11-24

We Clean, Press and Repair Clothing.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-18
CRUZE TO
LEAVE CHARLESTON
Was Principal Of the Schools Of
Charleston for Past Four
Years.

CHARLESTON, May Ii. While
Miss Kathryn Horsey of near Croton
was calling on friends here Monday
her horse getting restless started off
on quite gentle trot for home with
Miss Horsey in pursuit, the animal
was increasing the speed when it was
caught by Postmaster Bassett thereby
saving Miss Horsey six mile walk.
John Kimbler and family spent
Sunday with H. C. Bentzinger and
family.
Jacob Wahrer jr., Of Keokuk spent
Saturday with home folks.
Arthur Hirschler Of the firm of Hir-
schiller & Snider put up the tin spout
ing on the residence occupied by AL.
Pezley Monday.
Earl Harris left Thursday evening
for a visit with relatives in Keokuk.
Mrs. A. ]. Appellate who visited her
mother, Mrs. Martha Hamilton. left
for her home in Old Monroe, Mo.
James Busy of Goose Creek has a
contract for housemoying near Dover,
Mr. Busby is veteran house mover
Prof. A. l.. Cruze who is near the
close of his fourth school year of work
in the public school of Charleston,