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THE STORY OF A DISTRICT SCHOOL. 
— 
A COLLEGE BOY’S DIARY. 
( Continued .) 
“I makes a motion on top o’ that fer ter 
put Marcus Hardback on the stand,” repeated 
Mr Mouser. Mr. Hardback and Captam 
Oritier looked at each other out of the cornel's 
of their eyes. They were ready to defend the 
honor of their respective localities to the 
last gasp. Old Johnson was quickly ou his 
feet. 
“I seconds the top motion,” he said through 
his false teeth, “I votes fer Marcus Hardback 
fer empire. Bear Crick ou top sez I.” 
It was evidently a time for the parliament¬ 
arians of the party to exercise their skill. Mr. 
Forest rapped again on the desk and bowed to 
old Johnson. Before he could put any question 
the teacher from District Humber Three rose 
from a back seat aud cleared his throat for 
action. His frieuds at once settled back in 
their seats with satisfied glances. They seemed 
to feel that they might well trust their cause 
in their teacher’s hands with a perfect confi¬ 
dence in his ability to straighten matters. 
Bear Creek seemed to feel that I made but a 
poor appearance by the side of this long-nosed 
educator. 
“Mr. Chairman,” said the teacher, “it ap¬ 
pears to me that we are now rapidly approach¬ 
ing the inextricable mazes of a hopeless 
labyrinth, through which, if our present 
career be not diversified and changed, we are 
destined to wander with eyes shaded from the 
real purpose of this magnificent gathering. 
Two very estimable gentlemen have been 
proposed for the honorable position of umpire. 
These gentlemen represent all the enlightened 
and high-toned manhood of their respec¬ 
tive localities. I am confident that the 
wishes of this proud assemblage would be 
well served if the bright star of Bear Creek be 
called to the chair or if the distinguished 
representative of my own proud district 
bo ind ueed to spread his luster over yonder 
platform. But gentlemen, why should the 
element of discord be pushed into our breasts 
at such a time? Why should we waste valua¬ 
ble time and energy in needless warfare? 1 
appeal to you in behalf of harmony and peace. 
I ask you to take back both of these nomina¬ 
tions— take them back to the bosoms 
that will cherish them and hold them in 
tender reserve. I will then place before 
you a third name—a name that has been 
painted iu letters of lire in the educational an¬ 
nals of this township, a strong-minded high- 
toned, courteous, cultivated gentleman who 
will add dignity and ripe experience to the 
chair. I allude, gentlemen, to our worthy 
school examiner, Ezra Greening. Nominate 
him and youquenentbe (ire of discord. Nom¬ 
inate him and you paint the skies with the 
promise of victory. Nominate him-” 
Here the teacher’s breath gave out. He had 
been shouting until the house shook. A great 
stamp of applause greeted him as he sat 
down. One fat gentleman on a front seat 
shouted “Amen!” in a loud voice. It was a 
greaL triumph of oratory. Mr. Hardback 
and Captain Gritler were so affected that 
they sprang up and grasped Mr. Greening by 
the arms aud rushed him to the platform 
where they dropped him into a chair. 
“I reckon we’ll bev ter send that feller to 
the legislate!' some day"—said Captain Qrit- 
ler as he took his seat again. “I’ll bet his ex¬ 
aminations won’t amount ter nothin’ after 
this”—was old Johnson’s comment. 
Mr. Greening was at first a little startled 
at his suddeu rush into prominence. He 
rubbed his hand over his face and hair and at 
last rose anil struck the desk a tremendous 
blow with his list. 
“This here meetio’ will come ter order to 
onct. The elyquent Speaker as chalked me 
out fer empire hez sed ser much thet they 
ain’t much left fer me ter talk about, I be¬ 
lieve iu spellin', I do. This here nieetin’ will 
be a big thing fer Bear Crick. It’ll show 
folks where their weak pints is, an’ set ’em fer 
ter patebiu’ on ’em up. So let the work go on, 
sez I, an’ we’ll all lam somethin’. Now then, 
they tell me that the young gals of Bear Crick 
hez gut a song fer ter sing. We’re all ready 
fer it, I judge. ” 
At this invitation the young women with 
whom I had practiced “Murmuring Sea” 
walked bashfully up to the platform aud gave 
the song. 
“Now, then, folks,” said Mr. Greening, “the 
times is ripe fer spellin’. I calls both masters 
up here fer ter draw cuts. When they gits 
the sides drawed up, I'm a gonter ask Brother 
Dugan ler ter speak a few words ou this here 
occasion. ’Pears ter me a few remarks frum 
him at this here vital hour will sorter chink 
iu well,” 
The long-nosed teacher and myself walked 
up to the platform to arrange preliminaries. 
It was agreed that we should arrange our 
spellers at the opposite sides of the room. We 
should “draw cuts” aud the side getting the 
short stick should have to spell the first word. 
Mr. Greening was to give out the words from 
the spelling book. There were to be 25 picked 
spellers on each side. I was glad that the two 
teachers were not allowed to contest. I never 
was a good speller, aud I thought I could 
manage my forces better outside the ranks. 
District Number Three put forth Captain 
Gritler as head speller. I led my line with 
Mr. Mouser. Next him I put little Edith Bell, 
and ranged the others in regular order with 
Alvira at the end of the line. Mr. Mouser 
pulled at his stiff collar aud flourished his 
clean handkerchief in great style. While we 
were forming the lines the two leaders indulged 
in a little bragging match that did much to 
encourage the fearful ones. When the spellers 
were ready the long-nosed teacher and I took 
our places ou the platform, and informed Mi'. 
Greeniug that we were ready. Without any 
invitation Mr. Dugan arose and began his ad¬ 
dress. It is not necessary for me to give this 
speech iu full. Mr. Dugan gave us some ex¬ 
cellent advice, but he nearly spoiled the pa¬ 
tience of the waiting spoilers. We were all 
glad when he sat down and Mr. Greening 
arose with his spelling-book in hand. 
“Spell, diamond,” he said, in a tremendous 
voice with his eyes upon Mr. Mouser. Mr. 
Mouser pulled his collar away from his throat, 
thought for a moment, and began— 
LETTERS FROM THE COUSINS. 
Dear Uncle Mark: I go to school now 
and have to walk eight miles a day. My pet 
dove I told you about last year, seems to be 
very glad to see me every day when I return 
from school. I have a little black pointer 
puppy since the last time I wrote to you. My 
little kitten is now a cat, and be caught nil 
English sparrow ou the lawn. There are lots 
of birds building in our garden. 1 have writ¬ 
ten you a. great many letters, but never have 
seen auy printed. Do you think it is time to 
sow muskmelon seed yet. If so, I have got 
a new packet. Please send mo a premium 
list if you have one to spare. Papa lias, got a 
pretty little colt which was bom last night. I 
must now study my lessons for Monday. 
Your affectionate uepliew, 
HARRY L. H. HAYES. 
[That cat is doing good work. Sow the 
melon seeds now, any time.—u. M ] 
Dear Uncle Mark: I would like to be one 
of the Cousins, if you will put my name on 
the list. I am a little girl, 10 years old. I 
read the Cousins’ letters every week. Pa has 
taken the Ritual for four years. We have 34 
hogs and 10 pigs, three little calves, 20 head of 
cattle, aud eight cows. We have two colts; 
ouo is just as black as a coal; two large colts, 
and four horses, 21 head of sheep and five 
lambs. We have a little garden. I have a 
sister nine years old. I have three larger sis¬ 
ters and two brothel's. We have about 120 
chickens and about 85 little chicks. We 
have a bird. I live on a farm of 1(30 acres. 
Burdette, Iud. hattie kdhn. 
Dear Uncle Mark: I like to read your 
letters iu the children's letter box. I wrote 
to you before and I consider myself your 
nephew. I am not writing this, but my sister 
is writing for me. I will be 11 years old next 
June. We have 72 little chickens; we have 
four little pigs. We have four horses and 
one colt: it is so pretty'. My mother received 
your Seed Distribution. My sister has not 
planted the Garden Treasures yet, but will 
soon. Peach blossoms are nearly open here. 
We have two calves. We live ou a farm two 
miles from Huntingdon, Pa. We have a little 
kitten. My Mamma claims it, Wewautj'ou 
to send us a name. I send my best regards to 
the Cousins. My mamma has taken the 
Rural New-Yorker a good while. 
Your nephew, miles n. kephart. 
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