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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
LIVE STOCK AND PRODUCE MARKETS.
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Chicago.
CHICAGO May 10
Following were the quotations on the board
of trade to-day: Wheat - May, opened
size, closed S2lac; June, opened slslc, closed
s-asc; July, opened Slssc closed s.1Sc. Germ
May, opened SAC, closed SIC; Juns, opened
451sc. closed 4Sc; July, opened 4k<c, closed
4l1sc. Oats-May. opened SSsc closed Soszc;
June, cpenel aO14, closed $3.50; July, opened
3O14c closed 3Ossc Pork-May. opened fo77I<
closed ss.s2I4; July, opened $s.ss1< closed
$ss1l; September opened $1,000, closed
$lO.o-H. Lard-May, opened and closed
$82.I1
Live Stock: Prices at the Union Stock yards
today ranged as follows: Hogs Market
fairly active; opened steady, with prospect
Of Sc decline; sales ranged at sSeJ1AeO
pigs, S42o6475 light. S4OJG4.35 rou III pack
ing. s4.aO94.7o mixed, s. 4OG415 heavy pack
ing and shipping lots.
Cattle-Market active and prices 51l0c higher:
quotations ranged at S42sdS475 choice to ex-
ira shipping steers, S3.Sj G1425 good to choice
do, SS6Oda.0O fair to good 50 Is a370 common
to medium do S30O@3.j0 butchers steers
S2.6Od3.30 stockers, S2.50@37j Texas steers
S340GD4.0J feeders, Sl.2 q $50 cows, $20103,5O
bulls and S200d475 veal calves
Sheep - Market moderately active and
prices steady; quotations ranged at S5O0@620
westerns, S4.SOG6.30 natives, and S5.75l7OO
lambs; shorn lots, 5OQ7j per 100 lbs below the
quotations given above.
Produce: Butter-Fancy separator &c;
fine creameries, 19c; dairies, fancy fresh, lSc;
No. dairies, l5Qll6c; packing stock, fresh 1Oc.
Egg-Fresh, li1Sc per doZ. Live Poultry
Chickens, l2c per doz; roosters, &c; ducks 100
l2c; turkeys, choice hens, lac; young toms, l2c;
old goblers. l09llc; geese, SS0O450 90 per doz
Potatoes-Hebrons, 35GL40c per bu.; Burbanks
4504sc; Rose, 35G37c for seed; Peerless, asa
&c; common to poor mixed lots, 2i63Oc; Ber-
muda, potatoes. IS. .5009.00 per brl. Apples
Common, $3.50 per bril-; good, S3O013.25;
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
CUMBERLAND PRessYTERlANs.
The General Assembly Collides with a
Woman First Thing.

The General Assembly Collides with n
Woman First Thing.
MEMPHIS, May 20-The general assem-
bly, of the Cumberland PRESBYTERIAN
church was called to order in the Court
street church by Rev. d. C. Blake, state
secretary. at p. m. yesterday. The roll
call showed an attendance of 26O dele
gates from beyond the state, one delegate
being from Japan. After the roll call
Rev. W. A. Danley, D. D., of Kansas City,
was elected moderator, and Captain James
Lee, of this city, delivered the welcome
address, which was responded to by Hon.
James Frissell, and others. Adjourned
for the day.
A Woman Question Broached.
At the roll call yesterday the first diff
Guilty of the conventionNwas encountered.
Mrs. A. j. johnson, of Rushville, Ills,
was elected one of the presbyters of that
church. Mrs. johnson was not present,
but when her name was called gentle
man held a proxy for her. The general
assembly does not recognize women as
elders or presbyters, and the question as
to the mans eligibility holding a proxy
from a woman was raised. The discus
sion threatened to become animated
when it was moved to pass over this name
and consider the question at another time.
Talked of Sunday Schools.
Before the calling of the convention to
order the Sunday school conference held a
session, Rev. NJ. B. Dewitt, of Nashville,
general superintendent, presiding. A
number of addresses were made, and it
was resolved to urge upon the assembly
the necessity for closer attention to the
Sunday schools.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
PoRTENToUs OF MORE RUIN.

RiBe En- Route That VIII DeIuge the
Whole SOuth-Flood Facts.
ST. LOUIS, May 20-The weather reports
show that rise of three feet is com.
ing down the Mississippi and Missouri
rivers. This will cause the river here to
rise a. least one foot within several days.
This means that the entire country from
here to New Orleans will be flooded, as the
ievees will not be able to stand so great a
body Of water.
Two More Bad Breaks.
A dispatch from Grand Tower, Ills, 100
miles south of here, states that two levees
broke yesterday morning. One of the bro.
Ken levees was opposite Cape Girardeau,
Mo-, and the other at Gorse Brule Ten
thousand acres of wheat were inundated
and q thousand families rendered home.
less Thousands of cattle were drowned.
Madison Is Wet Town.
Mac olson, Ill, II town of 500 inhabitants
was hood yesterday afternoon. This was
caused by the breaking of the Chicago
ana Alton embankment. East ST. Louis
Is now the only town in the American bot
tom not completely under water An
other raise will inundate it. A mass meet
ing has been called on the Merchant s
Exchange to rise funds to aid flood suf-
ferers Within radius of twenty miles
around st. Louis, 200 square miles of land
is under water. Fully TO- 900 people are
without shelter. In the city over 20, coo
people have been thrown out of work by
factories being inundated. Over 20,00C
head of cattle have been drowned. The
loss VIII aggregate millions
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
Jay Gould Goe. to che Cirou..

PUEBLO, Colo, May 2O.-Jay Gould and
his family have been here for several days.
Wednesday the Napoleon of finance, his
daughters and DIR. and Mrs Mum attended
Cook g. Whitty's circus. The entire par
ty leaving their palatial coach boarded q
street car and went directly to
the show grounds. Mr.. Gould probably
got as much fun out of the performance as
any of the small boys, for he appeared in
excellent spirits and chatted necessarily
with the girls and his trusted phycisian.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
Want Free Trade in Art.

WASHINGTON, May 2o.-A delegation
representing the National Art association
appeared before the house committee on
ways and means and submitted arguments
In favor of removing the duty on art.
Kate Field read letter from Ward, the
famous sculptor, and Bierstadt, urging
the necessity of free art. Miss Field also
made a brief argument in favor of remov-
ing the duty. A bill has been prepared
to accomplish this object.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
Time of the Thoroughbred..

ST. Louis. May 20.-Following were the
winning horses at the Jockey club races
yesterday; Cornie Buckingham, q mile
1:2l16; Ben Payne, "a mile, 1:221k. Ray S.,
u mile, LEI; Kismet, % mile, I:20; Chief
Justice, 61 furlongs, lbs
LOUISVILLE, May 20.-The winners and
their records at Churchill Downs yester
day were: The Hero 81 furlongs, 1:l4;
Critic, 1 mile, 20 yards, 1929; Count Lore,
q mile, 1:2; Foxhall, So furlongs, 1:ls;
Major Tom, 1-16 miles, 1:5615.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
THE METHoDIsTs AT OMAHA.
Some More Editors SeIected-Report on
Representation.

Some More Editors SeIected-Report on
Representation.
OMAHA, May 2O.-The conference made
good progress with the election of officers
yesterday. The following drew prizes:
Editor Central Advocate, St. Louis, j. B.
Young; Pittsburg Advocate, DR.. W. C.
Smith; San Francisco Advocate, B. F.
Creary; Christian Apologize, Albert J.
Mast; Southwestern Advocate, DR.. e. W.
s. Hammond; Haus und Hurd, H. J.
Liebhart. Other business trans
acted: Favorable report ON con-
solidation of Freedman's Aid and
Southern Educational societies adopted;
reports on equal representation received
and ordered printed, one providing for the
same number OF ministerial and lay dele
gates, and submitting the question to the
annual conferences before adoption, the
others favoring the present system; decis-
ion that the one-third rule in voting means
one-third Of those present and voting. At
night the centennial celebration Of the
first Quadrennial conference was held, the
order Of the meeting being oratory.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
Killed while Trying to Save a Lif,

.
DENVER, May 20.-LeeG. Dunham, fore
man In the Union Pacific yards in this
city, was killed yesterday while attempt
ing to save the life of little Annie Sopfe.
An express train was bearing down upon
her as she stood bewildered in the center
OF the track. Dunham jumped and grab
bed her in his arms, but instead of rush.
ing across the track he turned back and
both he and the little girl, who was s
years old were instantly killed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
Divorced One Dav. uarr,ea N.x,

MINNEAPOLIS, May 29-The Journals
Sioux Falls. S. D., special says: Mrs
Alice Beverly Crane received her decree OF
divorce Wednesday and at II o'clock yes
terday morning was married here to
4enry L. II. Hewitson, of Aughnaday
louse, Kilkenny county. Ireland. a pre-
minent leader of the Liberal Cn:nnist
party in England and probable n -mbvr
Of the next parliament.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
Presid eut and wife Come Back.

WASHINGTON, May 2O--The president,
Mrs. Harrison and party arrived in the
city yesterday afternoon from their trip
to Fortress Monroe. The president came
back much improved and feels great deal
stronger, but it is rumored that Mrs Har-
rison is seriously i'll. Inquiry at the White
House ELECTED the reply that Mrs. Har-
rison was much fatigued with the trip and
on her arrival had Immediately retired.
This was said to be the foundation for the
rumQr
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
ESTIMATES ON LOSS OF LIFE.
Fht! the Lowest Number and 1t May Go
Higher-Missing People.

III! the Lowest Number and 1t May Go
Higher-SIissing People.
Inc number drowned cannot be very &C
Iate!y estimated. 1t is now placed at
Oout nifty, and those who have been
UAing IN the district say that any varia-
h Will increase this numbsr. 1t will
aays before the correct number can be
.o"n' The list of the missing is still
Ise ana about 100 people are not &C
puAIea ior AT the mouth of the FLOYD
sreain Is very narrow, and on this ac-
WI. little OF the debris found its way to
Ne Missouri.
norrioie Possibilities in This Mass.
.. 'he mouth below the stock yards is
.a, .ass Oh debris in which are the remains
,.I Ie noss and cattle pens from the stock
s.G tsl many OF the outbuildings from the
Aing houses, pieces of houses that
sohe TO pieces and some small houses
!e' oroken up, several hundred head
anu cattle, trees, ties and finally a
'tI u human corpses that have not
O. mass. "'o Nho"n 70 oe IN
n iuSBie with Fire.
tnn lumber yard of the Quel Lumber
oo5 burned out in the midst of the
"nere 1t could not be reached.
"a Ia Total loss, Firemen were detailed
IscS ",s 70 break up the burning rafts
sc e threatening the town. A ter
,,tn, I,'rusgie they had. The current was
~. S. and several times boats were
-. IN eddies and almost hurled into
a,o 'ses OF flames. The men worked
b se TSs at al night and when they left the
n, List of Recovered Dead.
r.,.5 ,s following is list of the dead rs-
Fs, ~ . - lar: George C. Millard: Nellie
h "a a y. Anderson; Frank Henderson.
|s.lS. 4I nmy nUaoy weeks old; Thomas Fitz-
.ona,a s, ohVer Hoblett; daughter of r
T. aged u son of E. Leonard aged 4;
h., pu olarren; Mrs. H. Ticks: Mrs
[sp sah.ussen n~s and two chiIden: four
scvn nfHnn9Gwn; several children of nm
fbs ~ D1ahages to the RAILWAYS.
h T%n T%%aiways way are unable to say anything
b onon MLWaukee and st. Paul has a
10 tbn dH' nHorth' but no other track is omen
tpy IV G;.y cl'y' The Illinois Central and
acticonly and Northern will have to
I,wsTt,ly rebuild their tracks for twelve
mites IN the valley
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
virKini. Democracy.

RICHMOND. May 2o.-The Democrats met
in state convention yesterday and couldn't
agree to endorse Cleveland. A compro-
mise ticket of delegates-at-large to Chi
cago was selected as follows: Senator j.
w. Daniel. Hill; S. w. Corbin, of Alex
andria, Alliance, unpledged; Hon. John
Goode, of Norfolk, Cleveland, and B. b.
Gordon, of Rappahannock, Cleveland.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
Couldn't Rescue the Imperi,ed.

ALTON, Ills, May 2o.-A northwesterly
gale, blowing sixty miles an hour, has
ragged here since Wednesday night, doing
fearful damage to property in the flooded
districts. The six-mile wide river rolled
like the ocean, and no signals of distress
could lie answered by the relief steamers.
mum Der of people are thought to have
been drowned
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
DecidedIy Damp at Des Moines.

DEs MONIES, May 2O.-The high water
in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers is
unprecedented, and there are indications
that when the food from above reaches
here the entire bottoms as far as Sixth
street, including the entire business part
OF east Des Moines, may be flooded. The
levees gave way yesterday, inundating a
large area, a portion of which was inhab
ited
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20

MINNEAPoLIs, May 20.-After rain had
fallen ell day snow began falling last
evening, accompanied by stiff breeze
from the northwest. Advices from North
Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and
Minnesota all report heavy snow.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
win Suppress Anarchi.. Journal,

PARIS, May 20.-The minister of Justice
has submitted bill directed against the
anarchist journals. It provides for seizine
the papers when it is believed that they
intend to publish prohibited matter. and
for the arrest of journalists believed to be
engaged in writing articles melting to un-
lawful deeds
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
oN THE RAGING MlssolR,

swallows 1000 Acres of Land
|sx, at a GuIp.
ksis - olrf' May 2O-The Missouri
kato"at a regular rampage again and
|AEaw l. anu anu nalf Wednesday night.
ENaDh...sS y also rising rapidly. The rise
hale alan wednesday night was six
|M Nt' ieet' All advices from the
II, Omsbo snow continued rise
Ns that a y. reporting a heavy rise still
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
They Instructed for Cleveland.

MEMPHIS, May 2o.-Delegates were se-
lected here yesterday to go to Nashville to
attend the state convention to select dele
gates to attend the Democratic convention
at Chicago. Aresolu:ion advising the re-
nomination Of Cleveland was adopted,
which is significant owing to the fact that
Shelby county sends l19 delegates to the
state convention.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
Four Dams Washed AWAY.

BARABoO, Wis, May 20.-Heavy rains
caused the dams on the Baraboo river at
Ironton, Glendale, Elroy and Wonewoc
to go out Wednesday night, washing out
a mile Of the Chicago and Northwestern
track, stopping traffic ON that road.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
On the Base Bali Field.

CHICAGO, May 20. - League base ball
scores yesterday were: At Pittsburg-
Cincinnati l, Pittsburg 8; at Louisville
st. Louis 5, Louisville {; at New York
Baltimore 1, New York 8; at Brooklyn
Boston 4, Brooklyn 6. Rain prevented
other games.
No Western league games-rain.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
Building for EIein. I1l..

WASHINGTON, May 20.-The house COM
mittee on public buildings and grounds
yesterday ordered favorable report on
the bill appropriating S75, 600 for a public
building at Elgin, Ills.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
Homeless People on the BlufYs

BELLEvILLE Ills, May 20-A thousand
homeless people, sufferers by the food in
st. Clair county, are congregated on the
bluffs near this city. Active relief
measures are being taken by citizens of
this and towns further inland
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20

GREENSBORO, n. C., May Ex-senator
Hill and party arrived at Danville last
evening. There was a great crowd at the
station, and in response to enthusiastic
calls Senator Hill stepped to the platform
and made a short speech
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
Miles of Waterx Waste.

CARROLL, Ia, May 2O.-The whole sur.
rounding country is inundated, and SC
numerous are washouts that traffic on
all railroads is abandoned The whole
country for miles around Missouri valley
is sea of water and great dam age has
been done.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
|NILL REACH FIFTY.
rho owest Estimate of Dead
at Sioux City.
scORE OF BODIES RECOVERED

-, NJ Them Being So Far Uniden-
.s.a--Tbe Flood Abates and Permits
Rescuers to Get Into the Swept
r,,,riet-Prompt PIT Relief fMeasures-Fire
lumber Yard-went Mad Over His
,.,srience-Honorst to the Boat Club
-. Water In the Two Great Rivers
IA Fearful Havoc Looked For.
s,r-x CITY, May 2O.-The water yester-
s,r was still very high in the Floyd val
: but with the earliest dawn the work
d ,sscue and investigation was resumed.
Via area of the inundated territory is five
ons-snd.a-half miles. Over this terri
NV boats piled all day looking for any
,s who NAV have been caught Wednes-
az and saving such property as the food
b.a left worth saving. The flood had
ound a channel and the water was quiet,
he wind having abated. Several per-
Ions were found alive in overturned houses
Fbere they had spent night Of terror.
AHero Goes Insane.
Oscar Anderson, who worked all Wednes-
ksv like hero and who witnessed the
Browning Of little child torn away from
Is mother when the rescuing party had
kImost reached her, lost his reason and
HAS raving yesterday about the beautiful
ksby that was swept under the muddy
Eaves The streets of the city in the
hooded district are completely choked up
With houses. barns, railroad ties, paving
blocks and debris of all kinds, including
hsny dead horses and cows. The Mis-
kouri river fortunately has not gone over
kts banks. The Missouri flows eastward
bast this point, and the Floyd, which has
one all the damage, flows due south. The
providence which brought the food in the
morning instead of at night is alone re-
ponsiBle for the comparatively small loss
life
Relief Measures Were Prompt.
A public meeting was held at the court
ouse Wednesday evening, which was at
ended by all the wealthy men of the city.
Committees of workers were appointed
Or all features of relief, and suffi cient
honey subscribed to meet immediate ne
sSsitiss. Sleeping places were found for
yery refugee Wednesday night. The ladies
the city by instinctively correct action
pet before noon in one of the principal halls
the city and at once filled it with tables
nd began serving meals. Several thous-
md were thus served, and after their meal
hose insutiiciently clothed were taken to
mother hall where clothing was forth
0ming So it may be said that in spite of
BE overwhelming floods which riddled
be worAingmens' quarters of Sioux City
" We're fed and clothed and housed. 1t is
Dot the intention to ask for outside aid.
The Boat Club Did Well.
The city is ringing with praises of the
Oung men of the Sioux City Boat club
fho brought their boats from rivers five
ailss away to work in the flooded section.
hey had forty boats at work, and took
eVeral hundred people out of the food.
he city IS the heaviest loser, sewers, paw
ng, water pipe, curbing, must be put in
s|iua lage part of the city. The council
As decided to begin the work on an ex-
tnslve scale at once and employment will
gwen every iabOring man in the city,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
stiIl Some More Prcsbyterians.

LITTLE ROCK, May 90. - The general
assembly of the Presbyterian church
South opened here yesterday with
14s delegates present. DR.. A. King,
of Texas, was elected moderator Moth
ing was done but to organize. An in
cident of the meeting was the sudden fall
to the floor of DIR. Farris, of St. Louis, who
was attacked with vertigo. He recovered
rapidly and was all right at last accounts
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20

WASHINGTON, May 2O.-The comptroller
Of the currency yesterday called for re-
port Of the condition of all national banks
ut the close of business Tuesday, May IL.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20
Judge BIodgett to Retire.

CHICAGO, May 2o-Judge Blodgett's in
tention to retire from the bench of the
United States district court was made
known yesterday. He will become the
counsel of the United States BehrinR sea
commission.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-05-20

The New York factory inspection bill
which has just been signed by Governor
Flower is intended to wipe out the @swest-
ing" system
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-08
70 ctliu lrotA H61a.

Dec. rs, 1891.
A blizz.r I'd. like snow storm passed
over this part Of the country on
Christmas.
A Christmas tree sociable was
held by the young people of this
place, in the school house, Christmas
eve. A jolly evening was passed
and many presents we're scattered
among the audience.
Lars Lien and A. Aen OF Yankton
county are visiting with friends and
acquaintance Of this place during
Christmas.
Hannah Leer OF Prairie Center,
Clay county, has been visiting with
Ole Dahlum the last two weeks.
If you happen to meet Andrew
Solem with a smile onhi 8 face, you
wont long lie guessing the reason-
because a big hoy was born at his
house before Christmas.
ScRiRo.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-08

Tie q. A. r. fair closed asst saturday even.
Ing and the drawing Of the various prizes took
place. John Graham was the lucky man that
drew the nice double harness and Richard Trye
drew the gold watcl, and chain.
J. B. Leake is now the proprietor Of the Ex-
change. Mr.. and Mrs. Illusion have rooms over
the depot at present. We IRE informed that
they will build on their lots In the spring.
School commenced again last Monday. with a
full attendance. several new ones having come
In.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Blake spent their Xmas
vacation with relatives aud friends at Akron
and vicinity.
The Methodist society ate hoiding u series OF
meetings.
Mrs. A. J. Ames Is on the sick list.
Mrs. r. 2. Bennett Of Wakonda was u visitor IN
Beresford last week. ONCE-IN.A-wHILE.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-08
Literature Outlined.

Literature 0utlihC1.
IA. The Pioneer Period.
A Peculiar origin of our nation.
B Literature's hour.
@ Character Of the writings.
D Authors.
1. Washington Irving,-time,
character, early life, manner, poll
tics, writings style, travels.
2. James Fehimore Cooper
time. character, education, cause Of
first venture, travels, methods, style,
best works, worth as an author.
3. Edgar Allan Poe,-time,
character, conflicting views, biogra.
ply, literary labors, style, some
writings, originality, source and
beauty Of his poetry, amount Of
writing.
A. N. r. Willis time, edu.
cation, character OF writings, period
ical established.
5. Three minor writers.
We omit pords for want OF space,
but will call for definitions. We
will study the two poems carefully.
Each teacher is requested to selec,
at least one beautiful sentiment from
our author, and to come prepared
to recite it.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-08

In the matter Of promotions. the
superintendent or principal can
hardly expect to have definite
knowledge of the fitness of each pu-
pill. He1 should investigate the
doubtful cases. Certain pupils who
have done good work in the lower
grades suddenly fail. These should
be the special objects Of his inves.
tigation. The failure may be caused
by attention being diverted from
school by society relations. II so,
and he knows it, he should make it
proper attention to school work or
failure to advance. Again, it may
be caused by ill health or too rapid
growth. To promote the child
rapidly at such q time means to do
him a permanent injury as he pass
es over work not we'll done, and
when he is able to do good work
again, the advance work is made
difficult by his previous failure.
The failure may also be caused by
the formation Of bad mental or
bodily habits, or because the fac