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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

Twas a sumner ago when he left me here
A summer Of smiles, with never tear
Til said to him, with sob. my dear
Good-by my lover. Rood-by'
For | loved him, o. az the stars love night
And my cheeks for him flashed red and " hin
When he first called me his hearts delight
Good by. my lover. good by
The touch Of his haRd xas a thing divine
As he sat with me in the soft ulooushins
And drank Of my love az ueu drink wiDe-
Good-hy, my lover. good-by'
And never night as kneit In prayer,
In gown a. white as our own souls were.
But In fancy be came and kissed me there
Good-by. my lover. s-uod-by'
But now, o God what al empty place
My whole heart is' OF the old embrace
And the kiss loved there Is no trace
Good by. my lover. good-by'
He sailed not over the stormy sea,
And he went not down in the waTes-not he
But Oh. he r. lost for he married me-
Good-by. my hover, good-byl
~ Whitcomb Riley in Indianapolis Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

The late Peleg W. Chandler. who was
hard Of hearing. was one of the most
effective of war time speakers. Every
occasion illustrated his eloquence, and
one demonstrated the quickness of his
repartee At one meeting he was fire.
quently interrupted by blac .'guard at
the rear of the hall. who kept shouting;
"Why don't you go yourselfT'
For time Mr.. Chambers deafness
prevented him from catching the exact
nature of the interruption of which he
had been for some time conscious. At
last Mr.. Chandler caught tn words of
the disturber Then, in t. M lest &c
cents, which emphasized ,hr force Of
the words, ne said;
Young man. if my ears verf Is good
Is yours. and as long as your, oui,int
be here tonight Boston Tlan cript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

The modes of deaths approach are Various.
and statistics show cOnclusivcly that mo
persons die from diseases of the Thr' / az
Lungs than any other. 1t is l'rotsi thJt
everyone, without exception, receives vast
numbers of Tubercle Germs int H. 81 4, m
and where these germs fall upon uittbie soii
they start into life and develop, Al f-s 80 sly
and are shown by slight tickling $, sation in
the threat and if allowed to contilue Ih4ir
ravages they extend to the lungs roducing
Consumption and to the hea causing IA
tsrrh Now all this is dangerous and if a.
lowed to proceed will in time Cause death
At the onset you must set with ptness
allowing cold to go without attention is
dangerous and may lose you your life As
soon as you feel that something is wrong with
your Throat, Lungs or Nostrils, obtain a
bottle of Boschee's German Syrnp. 1t ~ill
give you immedis'e relief.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17
The State.

The fast and elegant steamship, Olivette
will leave New York on Thursday June 20
and will take passengers and freight for
Boston, Bar Harbor and Esstport. Leaving
Boston Saturdays and Bar Hsrbor Sunday
At 10 A NJ for Eastport Returning leave
Eastport on Mondays for Bar Harbor ard
Boston, arriving Tuesday mornings
Two men were injured in Alfred Brown.
quarry at Somes Sound Thursday. They
bad set fuse and lighted 1t, but the blast
was not set off They supposed the fuse had
gone out and went near enough to 1t to put
on some powder when the blast exploded and
beth men were injured quite severely. One
WAS the son of the owner of the quarry, Mr..
Arthur Brown, and the other belongs In
Niualhaven, but we are unable to learn his
name. A ply stefan says both men will re
cover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17
w ATERvILLE.

A meeting Of the Board Of Aldermen was
held THURSDAY evening with Mayor Meader
presiding.
The petition Of Augustus POoler and
other. for laying out a street from Maple 10
Alden street over the passway already estab-
iished was read and referred 10 Committee
on Streets The report on the proposed new
highway from Waterviile 10 Fairfield pre-
.ented by Alderman Alden, was read and ac-
cepted.
The following orders were passed
That the Committee en- Current Expenses
include In the next roll of accounts the bill
presented by policeman Sam King for new
revolver
That the communication from the W. =.
. Heath Post g. A. Il, refusing TO receive
the appropriation Of 500 for the observance
of Memorial Day be referred to a committee
consisting of two Aldermen to be appointed
by the Mayor, and three members of the
| Common Council TO be appointed by the
President Of the Council.
That the salaries of the subordinate Off
GERS Of the city government for the current
year 10 be as follows City Treasurer. $3.50
Collector of Taxes, one per cent on amount
committed Street Commissioner. $3.50
| Oyerseers of the Poor. $500, Assessors
| 500; Assistant Assessors, 81 per day When
employed; City Clerk, 500; City Solicitor
including all services for tine city
! $50; City Physician or Phys
clans, including all medicines Furnished
$3.50 City auditor $50; Chief engineer Of
Fire department 500; First assistant en-
sineer $50 Second assistant engineer S25
A joint convention Of the Board of Alder
men and common council was held to elec
a collector of taxes. +. l. Jones wa
elected by unanimous vote of eleven
His Honor, the MAJ or, nominated Milton
Brovn as polio, ian. The nomination
was confirmed.
DR.. Fred Hill was receiving Corgrstula
tons. Friday, from his many frierd- on th'
addition to his family of very 49, bol
baby.
The young ladies' Of the Congregations
parish held strawberry festival at thu
church yestry, Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

During Mr.. Irving's performance the other
evening one Of the gallery gods called out.
That's not In Macbeth The rally would
have upset the house but for the splendor Of
the acting 1t reminds one Of that utterance
from the same celestial place on the first
night Of the only dramatic piece that Miss
Brandon has ever written, which ill upset
tbs house and spoil the piece. A scene was
introduced IN which child WAS kidnaped
from its mother, and at the end, when all
were made happy, the restoration Of the
child was taken for granted. 1t was the
fault OF a novelist and passed unnoticed for
quite minute after the fall Of the curtain
Then "go1' leaned over from the balcony
and solemnly inquired; What about that
kidr' The piece WIS swamped in an in
extinguishable burst OF laughter. London
Letter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

\ slab sided, mud covered granger en-
tered broadway clock store about dusk
the other evening, and. with Devil
dered look. asked:
mister. is this where a man kin git a
clock
Yes. sir. said the clerk.
Wall said the granger, what be
that ticker WORTH" pointing to an ornate
and intricate piece of time recording
mechanism on the shelf.
THAT. sir. said the clerk, lis won
derfuI time piece. 1t is worth 5000, and
will run three years without winding.
"Great Scottl" gasped the granger.
three years without winding. Say.
mister, how long would the blamed thing
run if she WIS wound up!"-Jeweler' :
Catalogue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17
a LITTLE.

70 u.sLs n1a,ie me glad. foe vAs young.
so-w-rx a asns~t boosa . friend q ewo,
f,ray skies xiGh ssAaty aanshins pszG
through
aax t,tle made me CAD when vas you.g.
So nd. makes M happy. DOW I'm CID;
Your hand IN min dear heart here q the IRE.
me children grown unto our hears1' desirs-
20. little keeps u happy when we're Old
Ard yet. fetxeen the little then and ncv,
Whas vor,t. Of life and thought md feeling
ksen.
What spiritual depths and heights unse>n.
An me! between the Little then and nov
For little things seem mighty when vs're young
Then ss rIzSh onward through The changing
years,
Testing the sarnuf If al aniies and tears
TIN mighty things seem htrie. we are cd
Alice Wellington koilinA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

Many Of the alleged new potatoes that
people are buying and eating nowadays are
not new at all. and have not been since
year $50 Some fell,w has discovered a
way Of making old po'stoe. look new by
soaking them 10 preparation that makes the
rough outer skin peel of, and leaves only a
smooth inner skin like that Of new potato.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

Examination. for admission - Bo~dois
College siIl be held at the Cleveland Lecture
Room, Ma..acbn.etis Hall, on Friday and
Saturday, June 2sth and 23th, and Friday
and Saturday. Sept nber 18th and lith, be-
ginning each at 8 20 A. NJ All candidates
must be present 90 Friday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

Bobby has been playing on the porch
while his mother was calling within
She suddenly appears al door with host
ess, ready to take her leave. when Bobby
bursts into tears and cries:
Mamma. amt you going to stay to
funchF'
NO. dear"
Boo-hoo-hoo-well you said you
would-boo-hoo."
Painful silence followed by rapid
leave taking ETexas Siftings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

The drain for the rev paving above Bridge
stree, has been laid a. far as the store OF
WardAco. The work is being energeticaliy
pushed and everything will soon be IN readi-
ness for laying the stone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

The Yturbide. in the city of Mexico, is
probably the grandest hotel in the
world. 1t was built by the governor for
his palace, and cost 5000, 600. 1t con-
tains a room, used by Governor Ytur-
bide for chapel, that is frescoed in
solid gold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

Could Stand It II She Could.


While the land boom" WAS alive in south
ern California, the boomers sought the aid Of
noted people in advertising their town sites by
giving their cities the names Of well known
personsges. Mr.. Gladstone, Mrs, Langtry,
Mime, Modjeska, and John q. Whittier had
their names given to several which have sur
vived the decline and fall Of the boom d ynasty
Of real estate dealers At Tacoma in Wash
ington, one Of the principal streets was named
Whittier, and an adjacent one Langtry A
friend Of the poets sent a newspaper clipping
stating these facts to him, and received in
reply the following;
DEAR FRIENp-I thank thee for the slip
which states that my name has been given
to a street in the addition to your beautiful
city. As to the incnngruity Of the associs-
ton, can stand it If MIRA Langtry can She
may have as much objection to Quaker as
have to an actrea"-SAn Francisco Argo-
uaut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

Clara-They tell me that after you
quarrel with Charles he wanted to break
the engagement-askedf for his ring, and
all that
Louise-Not at all. my dear. may
be somewhat injured, but I am still ir
the ring. Chicago Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

Caller cent ring office Of rural physi-
cian)-Doctor, have just returned from
a visit to Chicago, and
Physician understanding the trouble
at once)-Sit right down in this chair, sir.
Well have that cindcr out Of your eye
before you can say smoke Inspector.
Chicago Tribune
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17
STATE NEW 8.
IA IA!


School at Sunset, district No 70 com
menced Monday taught by Miss Addie Spot
ford Mrs. llitz and son of Washington. D.
C., arrived Saturday to occupy their cottage
at Sunset The union meeting of Good
Templars held with Stesdfast Lodge ut
Green's Landing Thursday evening was
largely attended and all present reported a
very interesting entertainment Mrs Hannah
Howard an old and respected citizen of No
Deer Isle, diet Sunday June .. The funeral
services, which occurred Tuesday were con-
Quoted by Rev. c. n Gleason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

Omaha Mother-Why, Bobby. how you
have grown since you were home last
Son IA messenger boyt-Yes. its beer
long time I've delivered three letters
since I've been way.-Omaha World
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17
Socal y11affers.

The man -ho tells fortunes With the AZ
sistance Of = cage Of birds supposed to be
proficient in the science Of the SUPERNATURAL
has struck the city. Il ia hard blow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

Hov thick the blackberry blossoms are
II nothing happens before the berrie' have .
chance to gro. and ripen. great quantities OIL
he lusetou. frait will be In the market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

Little frankie was taken in to see
new sister who had arrived during the
night. He looked at her a moment and
exclaimed: "Yats. You call that q sis
ter; it's nothing but yed baby. Try
Tela9rnra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

Workmen we're engaged in putting in the
ae. fountains at the depot waiting room
Saturday. They are beauties and siii add
much to the appearance and convenience OF
things
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

- -. u
Mr.. Thompson (who has volunteered
to break a bronco for his son to ride,
and who suddenly finds himself bounc-
ing up and down in the saddle,-Edgar,
start him up while I'm in the air-huch,
so can light on the ground. "-Har-
per'S Bazar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17
Speeial ADVERTISEMENTS.

SHlslg !. ia aet gscss-itss iAts's 4pi'
4s,. 49, 49,
10 r.gr, Lssr SC. ~:.i b. Inserted ae-e l''e tse.
"a. . ,euts .A--s. tsrs t,-f x esrt, rc rn' ssei
or 80 eents.t sH.sd " stsSncr " WI -, "
.pySxCx. sst3,rtAR RArss VIII. BE caAA9Eo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17
WANTED!

Experienced operators In AL departments.
~ mp ny" stitching around, q" closing on, and
other parts in the nitiag ruoni Ladi,- mex
ptrivhctd, having had some experience with sewing
machines will tint situations 10 learn the business
Experienced woTkmcn o. various parts in men,
DEPARTMENTS il application is made nj once. will
mud good situations. good pay, steady employ mrnt
No rikvs or labor troubles of any kind.
CALpWE ELL LIBRN,
juneIJdSwlw Randolph, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17
ttaiIroaos d. STEAMBOATS,
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD. '
arrangement Of Trains Ia EHec
4prH 20 1889,


Until further notice trains leave Augusta as fol
lowe
GOING wksI-t2o A. Nj. for Lewiston, Rock
land, Portland and Boston; $40 A. NJ for Hal
lowell and Gardiner. 1905 fofLewiston. Far
mington, kocklsnd, Portland and Boston, 20
Z. NJ for Hallowell ana Gardner. S,Oa 7.
for brunswick. Bath. Portland and Boston. iat
(Flyug Yankee $50 l.. NJ. for HAllowcll and
Gardiner; il02 !" VI. (lb.t Fgl,snanl for levi.
ten, Portland aud Boston. and for Bath Saturday.
only.
GOING EAST AIS A. NJ. might expressl 70
Skowhegan, Bangor, Bar Harhor, St Stephen
AN. for watervilIr. Ssowhegan. l2.is for Water
vile, Bangor and Nancchoru. 3,i5 I. NJ for Skow
began, Belfast. DeSt-r. Bangor, st. stephen, y
John and Aroostook County. go y. n. for Wa
teryIlle on Saturday. only.
The Night Pullman Trains run each way ever
night, Sundays included, but not TO Skowhegan,
Monday morning., or to Belfast and Dexter, or be
yord Bangor, on Hvuday moruinFr.
ACCOMMODATION IKAiN leaves Gardiner 70
Augusta NJ 7.i5 A. NJ, 10 and 80 N. HaiOw.ll
at - A. NJ. LIS and 3 OF p NJ
FREIGHT TRAINS for Portland. 7.B A. NJ. AZ
Il. Is Z. NJ. for Nhtciv.lle Az Nancrboro. l253
NJ, and 4.25 =. NJ; due from Boston. l2.2s and
7, NJ due from VaHcsDoro and Waterville, 20
NJ, and 1905 z. NJ
Through tickets to CALIFORNIA; and all points sout
Augusta. the only Office selling via all routes An
checking baggage free OF expense.
stops only at Haliowell. Gardiner, Brunswid
and Wrstbronk junction.
PAYSON TUCKER, aenT Manager.
y. ". BOOTHBY GenT Pass and Ticket As't.
Portland, Dec. "a, 1883
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17
BoWdoin College,

EXAAiNATioNs for admission to College will
- De heid az the Cleveland Lecture Room.
Massachusetts. Hall, on FKIDAY and SArrpn1y'
June Sssh and 18Th, and on FRiDAY aud SATURDAY
september iaia and 18th. beginning each day al ID
a. N; All Candidates must be present on FRIDAY
morning WILLIAM DEW HYDE Pr..idsnf
brunswiek, May 18th. 1859. may25d&wtilijupe3o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17

0gssiUs., ,'si-l;s and Nisse,;yseca.
I sa.fas-
TBc~ 9N@E 50 >-.--. 4 -
-. ~ -..Aaf .--S C
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-06-17
For Safe.

THOR SALE-rhrre, year old horse Inquire
u at M0udy's Livery stable. June i5d3t
THOR SALE-At IA bargain, one good Jersey
q COW, also good mare. Apply Mt Macon
her. Insurance Office. June lsltf
ERaSS FOR SAi E-pn the Augusta priv.
u ing Park II must be cut before luly ith.
\ portion very soon. HENRY q. srNrLhs
iunul.tlw'
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1889-04-13
TIE Academy Association met

Tux Academy Association met
ON MOI day last for tho purpose ct
e%iecting officers Tor the ensuing
year. Feisrc glvi"E the result 'et
~ present TIN" 'tatu' ~ 'Ae a'so-
cis,'~n I'n com Decd vi l5''"t4-
h"'dtrs, goo oacIi, r"hsi'ung ri
Mes - Bond x N'c""F'' " Shares
Iicnia", N"!''haid' rIri;"' ~
cock. H'"lit. N1''hrS' t'"rSrr'
ninSs,n " Wtr'on. n'"."fFS'
B5nnaiI, } oHnE .Htum'tf'Jzfhno
hcNorchoY anu ochy"'t2' s""re
sacil. lbo association wa "rI"" u
cd N 1881. I"c "t'"rhf ""1
Opened III Oct4ocr 1905 "l'h Ir"l
Richmond ne prl' cItai. Ihe 'ernl
lasted ten montns OWING TO
chortago IN payment 81 tHi|IG" ICES
the dircct"rs tIhd themeelres 'hori
some $1,000. Ih'Y Fa'H teacher
%l,l0O, Janttor SloO. me iunl''
shortage Is so"e $500 lhe aS'o
%ciatlon, however, Is not in-o'N"ht'
il paid f"rtsWpornrY ouiin"@Sb""'
furniture and hxtnre' 3z'V' I"'i
they own the Town Hail value I"
"hien is cor'%'h'F 9I'oo"' '"
"e"rlt l''''%u '""' so'nc "ou'"''
i"Po''"''' c'"'''' 'n"' "0'V "''' "
~ulH'rltS tHeN CO"lu anu "'"i'
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1889-04-13
Undeserve6ly Laughed At.

The unthinking are prone to make game Of
nervousness. Yet this is a very real and seri-
Gus addiction. the harassing symptoms Of
which are rendered all the more poignant by
ridlcule. The stomach is usually responsible
for these eymptoms-its weakness and dis
order find a reflex in the brain, which is the
headquarters of the nervous system As .
nerve tonic and trnnquillizer, wo believe that
not one can be pointed out co effective IS
Hostctter's Stomach Bitters. In renewing
vigorous digestion. 1t strikes the key note of
recovery OF strength and quietude by the
nerves. Headaches, tremors in quiet sleep,
abnormal sensitiveness to unexpected noises
all these modify and ultimately disappear
as the system gains strength from the great
tonic, Dyspepsia' Glionsness, LhsumatlSm
dued By the Bitters.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1889-04-13
aTS. GTIldY': Column.

Mr.. Timouoy mas returned from
Las Cruces.
Lloyd Schell and fam Y arc now
liyingm town.
Mrs. Weed lott for parts un-
known last Wednesday night.
Tie brick work on Dir, Paden's
clice has been commenced.
Mir. CHOW is having p r-w avn
ing mSde lor the store Of Go ,dman,
Ielgier d Co.
a new daughter made her ap.
oarancc Ia the nome Of AR. Na-
OouIs lat week.
The first term Of dancing school,
Jamcs Gam rbsii, Froi., closeo
iSat Monday mghs.
Dr. earup 10 hsvingp'an6 drawn
loi II dwelling 10 DC Dutit eli his 10.
Oh Kcmptoh addition.
Don't forget that the DC
will rive among the BreaAero'
tonight, at The Tovn Hail.
MIRA. Treat gave Il diauef part
last Monday. The company houA
small, was very select.
Mr. PSter AcCourt il kept bns.
putting up cave troughs in antic.
pAt:on Of An early rainy seNson.
Frank Gibbons has boughtLloy
Scilell's |intereat in the Proyea
ranch and has moved his tamil
thcrc.
Mrs. Jennie Lane iook a carr
age load OF ladies ny to viait liz
bAXtcr mountain mines la:
Wednesday.
Peter Mackel. Jr., has %rsturnc
from San Diego, tal., and viii +,
u1in IN white OAks during til
"Trip to Europe Of Peter Sr.
+! G CIrlzo Hotel hss = new sig
two of thcm in tact-painted h
Ozaune IL Ellis. BY the way, wh.
is HE authority Tor spelling CARR
with two RS!
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1889-04-13
Kitchen wal paper atBenSlnall's
z PAso, T'exas. Send for samples.
COAdNUNICATJON.

~ TIE n.dSi Of much That 10 gloomy O;
prospect in mstters LEGAL and territorial a.
present. one encouraging indication ma!
Ne founG in the general Interest That seems
10 be rife over schcOl mxucra Aiihousb
some few are growliag who would be very
quiet vera /. ey near enough 10 The vince!
to p,t their shGulder 10 il, yet The u%Diver-
sal cry CT di%Gapp%intrlrutn ADD disgust jha;
vent up over The failure OF the Legislature
10 PATS = school law thai shru q aGoci
greater opportunity for eGucationA! al
yaucemeat than the prrEeat act piOrcs
that bctLsr thing9 aTs In stOr5 Tor Us h'
ana by. But taking aad Il csi.Irg are Of
little avail; work Is what ia wGHttd. Hnr
nothing uadcr The sun Eil9lGs ircrsc"
scope for wha! is moot trsTydic Of :i.I.r-
human-E-ehiness OF thoGGh. with ltU
ucsi Of action and ~result-than our plC6
sut school law.
Can thon anything be done? Not much
i 10 true, compared with what should lr'
done. Very few communities aft unii'i
and prosperous enough 10 supplement- h.
private subscription the mragrr s2no3.
fund. We can only wait in pH!irnc9 for
lhs development OF the coartry and ualil
! the plwcr OF local taxation for school pur-
/ t'JiNh uC COHlNlA@ht - aNEloidtlhN hdAlICAl
~.
But meantime there is urgent necessity
that more care be exercised in the cxpcna-
ing OF the little money that eau nov be-
devoted u school purposes: Ea1i ii IL o
fact that q! prGscnt \ i-rEe porileo ofthql
money is devoted to the hiring |uttca>her.
who arc incompetent, and iGsCc- aate 20
The revere GemSnds Of scAosl work in Z
ruw country,
Padogogic tact and skillfHlnsss il need
ed sOThsre more than Among the NOuag
,icniEens Of The frontier. Ihc work mus.
5c from the ground up. Lack Of home
training, absence OF hooks. r-stle.ancssO Of
,ispositien-all must be ovcrcoms by the
energy Of The teacher; otherwise tic pub
lie school fund might as well be sank in a
carbonate prospect holB. And there is
room for tho greater apprehension when
q is remembered thGttherc should DC max
ing in our school rooms 10 day tie school
mX'ams and school masters OF Z dozen
NeurI heaCe, Yeti this daT ana age, wnvu
no pcriOn has any business TO weld M
shortly in 4 sshO0l room, who hiss not H.
ONE degree made the modern art Of
teaching = study and "a profession. there
are not over a dozen people ~ the county
worthy 10 be called professional teachers
As for any aitsmpt to get teachc's 10
Csther for purposes Of practical improve
meat. such a thing would ne secuted. fvca
"clc. il convenient. Il is 70 be doubted
wnelher there are half dozen psrspus in
l1e county engaged in tcacIjHE, Nho ever
faw En educational periodical, or o text
book a. p~edor)gy Methods Of tsacnin-
ere in vogue that would put 10 shame t.
community OF 1Ntediluvians, while the
.lGratiou act prcscrises course OF studl
which shall be taught in the common
" book, here ara places ''here geography.
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