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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12
SUPREME COURT.
March Term, 1853. Judge Peters. Pre-
siding.

WEDNESDAY, Mar. 7.
No. Ia Joseph Faulkner VS.. Elias Mil
lixen. CLAW & Clay for ptf.. Webb & Pot
ter for def. Action for damages. The ptff
alleges that on the 18th day of August 1881.
while laboring for deft. in his mill at
llallowel running an edging or cutting off
saw he had three of his fingers on his right
hand cut off; that the deft. was bound to fur
nish safe and suitable machinery; that the
machinery furnished him by the deft was
unsafe and defective by reason of certain
rope to which was attached weight for the
purpose of holding the saw back in its place :;
that said rope was DID, rotten and worn out
by reason of which it broke, letting the saw
forward onto his hand; that by reason of
said defective rope the accident complained
of occurred. The ptf. claims damages in
the sum of $1,000. The defence is that the
machine furnished the ptff. was safe and
suitable machine for performing the work
required of it, and that the accident and
damage of which the pitt. complains was the
result OF his own careessness in working
said machine, AMI his lack of due diligence
in not examining the rope and if defective
requesting delft. to furnish new and suitable
one. At the hour of adjourning the defence
had Just commenced putting in their evil
dence. Thursday was occupied in taking out
the balance of the evidence in this case.
Friday morning the counsel submitted their
arguments, and in the afternoon the Judge
made his charge To the jury. They took the
case and returned to their room at Is
o'clock. At the hour of adjournment they
had not ma le an agreement On tn,
coming in of court saturday morning
they brought in verdict for d.ft.
SATURDAY. Mar. 10
l23. Henry Hatch ptf. f,r rev. VS.. Mary
f.. Miller. Spaulding 4 Haines for ptH.,
Stevens for def. This is a petition asking
for re upening of the celebrated case of
Miller vs.. Hatch ct al. This case has been
once tried at nisi prius, from their taken to
the law court on exceptions which were over
ruled and Judgment rendered on the verdict
The controversy involves number of
thousands of dollars. The petitioner claims
new trial on the ground of newly discov-
cred evidence. The judge reserved his de-
cision.
Nos - Colburn ct al. VS.. Pilsbury ct al,
I35 Augusta Savings Bank VS.. Briggs. l2O
Hanson in error VS. Wood, are next in order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

VIM Crane is resident of China, and not
Of Warren. He is an honorary member of
Central Lodge No. 10. Was made Mason
in 81. George Lodge. Warren, in 1915. Dur
ing warm weather he walks from his residence
to the village, the distance being nearly IA
mile. Always meets with this lodge at its
annual meetings. and oftener when conven-
lent Likes to have his friends call upon
him.-The measles are prevalent among the
scholars. but the High school goes on well.
Its register numbers As. with several new
ones coming as soon they have graduated
from the measles.-Dr. Martin has been Sc
verely ill with pneumonia, but Is GONZALES
cling When will this cold weather be over:
Town meeting on the l9th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

The new styles in paper hangings are very
lively. This seasons designers are seeming
In love with nature. They are prone to
fevei in gardens Of flowers and fields of grain
and dandelions and clover. Very few geo.
metrieal patterns are seen. unless in combs
nation with floral luxurance. The Japanese
aasctation has disappeared. The newest
'"'ng for walls is cartridge paper" thick
aea'y substance which you would suppose to
nave been made for roofing or sheathing, and
" nave strayed into the dealers racks by
.''''ake' In dull tints, with broad, bright
borders it is very fashionable. Dados are
NOT used so much. FREEZES retain their pop
alarity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

The photographic pen is one OF the necesss-
rios Of our modern civilization. If Hoods's
song had been Dip, dip, Dip" instead OF
stitch. stitch, stitch" it would have lost Its
text at the hands of Mr.. Livermore. who has
given his age this perfection of pen, penheld-
or. and case, and ink, all in one. handsome
and always at hand and ready for use. The
inventor has put some new improvements IN
70 II and now what remains but for every
scribe and letter writer to find it on his desk;
Ink. filler and cleaner. all go with IT, Ana
TO crown all, the price haze been reduced 70
s.. Send that amount to the sole agent 'l'
Louis E. Dunlap, 290 Washington ot:' pos
ton, Mass. and the return mall VIII oI,ns
YOU this most perfect pen.-Cont'soa'or' dug
ton, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

NAY.-Messrs. Allen Of Dresden, Allen Of Ches.
terville. Ambrose. Rarrews, Bartlett, Briggs. Buck
LIN. Burl E Chandler. Chics Copeland. Dcnovsn.
Adams. Ham. Hamlin. Haskell. Heath, Hintley.
Hobart, Holbrook, Horr. Houston OF Belfast, jane
Newell. Noyes, Oak. Phillips. Piper. Rand Robinson,
Rodick. shaw. Smith of Robbinston. Spear Of Hal
lowell, Spear Of Bowdoinham. s.one, Strout Webster,
Richmond. Wilson, Young-a2.
So the House refused to indefinitely post.
pone.
Mr.. Heath of Augusta, announced the
presence of Ex-senator Hamlin, and the
House took recess of fifteen minutes in his
honor.
AFTER RECEss.
The House was called to order bv the
Speaker and the discussion on the bill for the
abolition of Imprisonment for debt proceeded.
An amendment offered by Mr.. Spear of
Hallowell, was adopted.
Several amendments were offered by Mr..
Heath of Augusta, which were adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Chase of Sebec.
Adjourned
AFTERNOON SESSION.
READ AND ASSIGNED.
Bill an act to amend chap. 40 of the public
laws of 1881 relating to the militia.
Mr.. Goodnow of Calais raised the point
that no quorum was present.
Mr.. Thatcher of Bangor moved that when
the House adjourn it be to meet on Monday
at half-past two. Lost.
Mr.. Goodnow insisted upon his point of no
quorum, and a return of the House BY the
tellers disclosed the presence of but 81 men,
bers.
Mr.. Goodnow moved an adjournment
Lost.
On motion of Mr.. Chase of Sebec the
messenger was requested to look up absent
members and request their attendance.
On motion of Mr.. Thatcher Of Bangor q
recess of ten minutes was taken.
AFTER RECESS.
The House was called to order, and a call
of the House was had. disclosing the presence
of 81 members, as follows:
YEA-Messrs. Allen Of Chestcrvile, Ambrose, Bar
rows, Bartlett, Bearce b ossom, Briggs Brown, Buck
lin Carleton, Case Chase of Sebec, Chick Copeland,
Doyen, Fisher, Fox, Freeman, Goodnow, Goodwin
Rockland Hall of Alfred. Haskell, Hatch, Heath,
Hobart. Holbrook. Horr, Houston Of Belfast jane
son, Lane. Leighton, Luce. Mattocks, Mclntire,
Meader, Moore. Newell, Piper. Rand. Reed, Robin
son, Sanborn, Shapleigh, Smith of Robbinstop,
Stone, Strout, Talbot of Falmouth, Thatcher, Thonp
son. Trafton, Trufant, Ward, White Of Windham,
Wilson, Young.-59.
The Speaker stated that no quorum was
present, and he then declared the House
adjourned until Monday at $50 o'clock A. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

FOR young girls the Newport scarf furnishes
aready aud graceful addition to March
Toilet Ii is usually yard vile, and often
Us much as FIVE yards long. Wrapped round
and round 1.-THE. snugly-clothed figure, with
us loose ends and ssgging loops blown out
ana hlled by the wind, nothing could be more
e"ectlve. BY means of it, one may make
herself as picturesque as Highland lassie
In shorter lengths and narrow widths it is q
pretty tie. which it is at present the fashion
70 arrange in falling loops and ends at the
eft of the throat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12
Ward Officers.

The republicans in the following wards
nominated ward officers on Saturday as fol-
lows:
WARD THREE.
Aid, rman-Nathan c. Hallett.
Warlen-Danforth Davis.
Ward Clerk-E Herbert Ballard.
Conslable-B. Frank Gaslin.
Leslie A. Dyer was elected to serve on the
city committee
WARD FIVE.
AIderman-Samuel W. Lane.
Wellington Smith.
Ward a, rk-Bartlett +. Folsom.
Constable-Seth Gay.
william II. Libby was elected to serve on
the city committee.
WARD SEVEN.
Al,rrmsn-Danel b. Savage
Warden-Luther | Wall
Ward Clerk-George W. Laid.
Coustabie-Frank White.
Joseph Wall was elected on the city COM
mittee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

N-Chas. jenkins. at his fish market, OPP
posite the Journal Office, keeps constantly on
hand Providence river and Norfolk oysters,
and Scarboro clans at 20 cts. an assort-
ment of canned fish, HOLSTERS, and fresh
and corned fish of all kinds. His goods
cannot be excelled for freshness and good
quality. janl5ttf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

To those who have used SWEDISH REMEDIES,
they know full well the true value of them.
To those who from prejudice have not used
them, we can say that they are the very best
Medicines for the diseases tor which they
are recommended. Swedish Lung Balsam
cures Coughs, Colds and all diseases of the
Lungs. When taken together with Swedish
Is 'tanic Compound (the great blood purifier)
it will cure Consumption in the first and
second stages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

Weekly list of patents granted to residents
of Maine, dated March 9th, 1888. furnished
by W. s. Choate Solicitor of Patents:
273, 27s-Clarence W. Hobbs, Deering,
Box.
2i3 372-Frederic Lit,lefeld, Gardiner,
Whiffietree.
273, 595-William H. Pettiner and J. L.
Colcord, Augusta, Dust-guarj for railway
cars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

The proposed fast train between st John
and Boston. II be inhu .urated June lst. may
be regarded as n crrt,inty. Nearly all the
the scedule of time j. amended tn suit con
nections, the scheme will he consummated
OF sending a train from ST. John to Boston
IN ntteen hours. The great reduction of
TINE will chiefly be effected by increase of
speed on the Maine Central. from Vanceboro
10 Portland, which has lately been equipped
with new rails and rolling stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

Eg~Dr. Greene of Boston will not be able
to return TO Augusta at present, but will be
in Gardiner March IS, IL and Is, having his
office at the johnson House. where he may
be consulted free of charge. The doctor
success in curing chronic and lingering dis
eases is withou, parallel in medical history.
MarchlOt2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12
sKOWHEssaN.

The town has S527S 81 in the treasury. and
after the liabilities are all paid balance in
favor of the town of Si369. 80. The real es-
tate is valued at Sl,275.5 25; the personal
estate at S636, 500; number of poles, S91 !;
the rate per cent "a on 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

We do not believe our citizens have quite
forgotten Eben +. Pillsbury. He now has
law office on Milk street, Boston. We un-
derstand that Mr.. Pilsbury does not have a
large amount of business in the courts, bu:
devotes much of his time to organizing cor
porations, and is treasurer of several of the
same
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

A Massachusetts gentlemen hired team
in this city one day last week to go to Win
throp. Just before taking his departure he
very anxionsly inquired if there was snow
"all the way out to Winthrop"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12
Aroe.tsok County $. J. Court.

ArOostSOk County 5. J. Court.
Court opened at Houiton, Thursday, March
l, Judge Libbey. presiding. The following
business has been transacted:
The grand jury found II indictments; IL
for liquor selling. 2 for larceny. against
Albert Seamore and John q. Brown; poly
gamy. against John Edward Shaw. Brown
was sentenced TO 30 days in Jail. ard
Celestion Gagnon TO paw a-fine of 800 for
selling liquor, and Seamore to three years in
the State Prison
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

We learn that Mr.. II. Eugene Smith, lately
Of the firm of Fowler, Han.len & Smith. will
take trip west on a prospecting tour the
coming spring. Mr.. Smith has been mem
Der of the above firm for 10 years. and has
ever been found courteous and obliging
gentleman by those doing business with him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

The ice in the river is az firm as it has been
at any time this winter. In 1872 the ice
went out Of the Kennebec the 4.h of March.
In ls43 the snow covered the ground to the
depth of three feet on the 10Th of April and
on some cross roads sleighs were run until
Nav
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

Twenty men in Waterville hold United
States licenses to sell liquors. Skowhegan
numbers 10. Rockland IS, Portland. PIP.
Lewiston g.. Ilallowell 10, Gardiner l6, Ban
gor l5l, Bidd, ford So, Belfast 81. Bath 81,
Augusta -. OF course il is understood that
none of these confer the power to sell in
violation of the State laws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12
Ladies' Tonic"

The Great Female Remedy is prepared by
the Women's Medical Institute of Buffalo,
n. Y, and is their favorite prescription for
ladies who are suffering from any weakness
or complaints common to the sex. IL is sold
by druggists at sl.00 per bottle. Ladies can
obtain advice free. Send stamp for names
of those who have been cured.
ian3I-t&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

Golden Medical Discovery" is warranted
to cleanse the blood from all impurities from
whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Sores
of all kinds, Skin and Blood Diseases, its eff
fects are marvellous. Thousands of Testi
monials from all parts. Send stamp for
pamphlet on Skin Diseases. Address Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, n.
Y. mar6+ &w Iw.p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

The steamer being built in Harrington
yard at Bath for the Kennebec and Boothbay
Steamboat Co, is well along. The carpen-
ter work is entirely done, and the joiner work
will soon be commenced. The steamer will
be ready to launch by early spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

Miss Mary Tucker. the leading lady in
Buffalo Bills company, is native of this
State, having been born at the Dewitt House.
Lewiston. Her early life was spent in Wis
easset. her father being a wealty lumber
dealer. She has been about four years upon
the stage, being first with John +. Raymond,
and then with the Boston Theatre company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

1t is spring. A resurrection of nature :
latent forces is taking place. Like the world
around YOU. renew your complexion. invigor-
ate your powers, cleanse the channels of lite.
AYERS Sarsaparilla is the means to use for
this purpose. mar6d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

Mr.. o. ID. Smiley, the broomhandle man
ufacturer on the east side, shipped a carload
OF broomhandles TO Boston on Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

We are informed by Mr.. Tuck. the genial
and enterpisng agent of the Kennebec Steam
boat Co, that the Star of the East will
change her landing place in Boston from
Union to Central wharf the coming season.
the latter being near the foot Of State street,
aud much more convenient for passengers
and freight. She has made her landing at
the old wharf for some II wears
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

Hon. j. 5. Berry Of Wayne, will com
mence to erect a corn canning factory al
Wavne village as soon as the snow leaves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

Easter cards abound. The designs are
similar to those Of Christmas and New Years
and you can get your choice for your money
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

Special communication of Bethlehem
Lodge this Monday evening at 7.30. Work
in the first degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

An insane man named Charles Miller of
Plymouth, was taken TO the hospital Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

Post-ofice inspector VIM. II. Bigelow, has
been confined to his house with sickness for
several days past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

Representative Lindsey with his wife and
daughters-Misses Mary and Bessie, went to
Fortress Monroe after Congress adjourned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

DR.. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer is the
marvel of the age for all Nerve Diseases.
All fits stopped free. Send to 93l Arch ST.,
Philadelphia. Pa. mav24t&wlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

Many inquiries were made at the tele-
graph offices on Saturday, as to the progress
Of Virgins great storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

Why are you i'll? Why do you suffer?
Everybody knows all aches and pains, all
languor and debility are cured by Browns
Iron Bitters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

Col. Graham Dukehart, of Baltimore, Md,
Commander of the G. A. r., writes that he
has received very great benefit from the use
of St. Jacobs Oil for rheumatism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

There will be a sociable at the Augusta
House next Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

Gold is not as valuable as health: if you hav,
lost the latter, recover it by taking Il. F
Atwooi's Bitters, IL. T" mar6t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

The Augusta Refrigerator Company is lay
ing the foundation for their new building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

Mr.. Curtis +. Stevens. will take posses
sion of the Hallowell post office, April 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

Unity Club will meet this evening in the
Unitarian church parlors at 80 O'Clock
Author-Mrs. Browning. The programme
will be partly musical, embracing songs by
Mrs Chase, Miss Walch and Mr. Robinson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

Mr. J. W. Knowlton of Belfast, was in the
city, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption Cure
is sold by us on a guarantee. 1t cures con-
sumption. Bowditch. Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

was taken from the table on motion of Mr..
Stubs of Franklin.
On motion of Mr.. Bragdon of Hancock,
the bill was indefinitely postponed.
On motion of Mr.. Gushee of Knox,
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Burns, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns. and all Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cei is per box. For sale by F. G.
Kinsman & Co. decld&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12
Dieb.

In this city, Var 2, Vim. S. Craig, aged 81.
In Liichfield March 8. Arthur Neal. aged Sd years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12
From John F. Wyman. formerly postma

From John F. Wyman, formerly postmaster,
South China, Ne.
''Too much cannot be said of Adamson's
Botanic Cough Balsam, as it is the best REM
edy for coughs. colds. etc. that have ever
seen and 10 its wonderful effects owe my
recovery. 1t is well worthy of praise, and
would advise all to use it who are afflicted"
mar6d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12
PRICES of DAILY JOURNAL.

Members of the legislature and others viii be
sunoled with DAILY kESSEBEC JOURNALS at the
following rates:
ennfea cts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

SATURDAY, March 10.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Minard of Gardiner.
Papers from the House disposed of in
concurrence
scot.
Ordered. That when the Senate adjourns it
be to Monday forenoon at ii clock
Subsequently, on motion of Mr.. Rust Of
Waldo, the order was amended by substituting
s.two O'Clock this afternoon for the hour
named.
On motion of Mr.. Taber of Waldo.
Ordered, That for the remainder of the
session, upon all appropriation bills, the yeas
and NAYS stand ordered.
READ AND ASSIGNED.
An act concerning trademarks and their
registration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

An act to incorporate the Atlantic Tele-
graph Co; an act to amend sec. 3 of chap. 50
of the revised statutes relating to the inter-
marriage of white persons with negroes,
mulattos and Indians an act to amend sec.
80 of chap. of the revised statutes relating
to taxes on lands in places not Incorporated;
an act to amend sec. of chip. ia of the
revised statutes relating to the duties pay
able by public officers: an act requiring
county commissioners to make ledger
indexes in the several registries of deeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-03-12

An act to amend chap. 90 of the laws OF
1881 regulating the fees of inspectors of lime
and lime casks and :heir deputies under
suspension of the rules]; ali act. to amend
sec. of chap. 81 of the lrevised statutes, re-
lating to the liabilities of married women
under suspension of the rules]; an act for
the assessment of State tax for the year
1884 under suspension of the rules an act
to amend sec. II of chap. l40 of the revised
statutes, relating to the accounts of the war
den of the State prison under suspension of
the rules |.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-07
GRADED-sCHooL EDUCATION.

The development of the common-school
system has brought to the surface some I'M
expected results. 1t was thought an excel
lent plan to fix the studies of each grade.
The lowest grade was to read a few pages or
finish q primer; the next grade a few pages
more. The same in all grades and subjects.
The result was graded series of textbooks, in
which the various studies were taken up in
constantly widening circles; rigid examina-
tions, oral and written, to pass from one
grade to another; top-heavy and expensive
systems of supervision; overwork of teach
ers on various kinds of report blanks, these
in many cases exceeding thirty or forty,
from which the reports of superintendent
are mainly made. All this looks we'll on
paper, but the fact is our best educators are
on the verge of discarding certain features of
the system, or at least profoundly modifying
them. They do not work, in practice.
Children leave school before completing the
course Of study, ignorant OF things reserved
for the grade beyond. There are advantages
in the old district-school system, which
mingled all the grades, from primer to Latin,
in one room, that are lost in the present
system, A course of study is a good thing,
as long as it is regarded as a collection of
general hints and directions, but when
it becomes master of the situation, hold
ing back with its iron glove those
able to advance, making examinations
and promotions the end of study,