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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15
PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDIES.

1t has not been an m thing
for persons outside of educational cir
cles to criticise the public school cur
riculum as too elaborate, but the answer
has been made to them that only work.
ers in the field are qualified to discuss
the subject intelligently, and that they
approve the present system and methods.
just now, as it happens, there is a stimuli
taneous outbreak of this line of discus
sion in several cities. the persons TAX
ing part being teachers or persons en-
gagged in some form of school work.
They make the same objections to the
crowding of studies which had previous
~ beer pointed out by he outside OBJ
servers, and their comments, being the
result of practical experience, must be
entitled to respectful consideration at
least.
The protest of the principals Of the
primary and grammar schools of New
York city against the present curricu-
lum has already been mentioned by the
Journal. In Philadelphia the subject is
being discussed in the newspapers by
teachers. One correspondent presents a
startling array of figures showing that
out of $4,000 pupils entering the primary
schools in that city in one year over
1000 left before they were twelve years
of age. OF course. f the expensive and
comprehensive system of education now
in force, which involves a period OF
twelve years for its completion, could be
carried out in case CT each and every
child. nothing could be said against it.;
but where SO large a proportion loses at
least half the urs it would seem that
provision should be mad for a more
seryiceable equipment Of such children
thar they now secure. To these chill
dren reading, writing, spelling and
arithmetic are the essentials. If they
can be well grounded in these branches,
and, in addition, attain a knowledge Of
music, some skill in drawing, a dash Of
some foreign language, some acquaint-
ance with geography, history. literature
and the various branches of natural
science. all before they reach h Of
twelve, then there could De no cause for
complaint. Teachers say they cannot,
and that. moreover, the eacher cannot
do Justice to herself. The same writer
quoted above declares that $50 long as a
teacher is haunted by overcrowded
courses, which make no provision for
absence. for backward scholars. for half
time children and for pupils promoted
on averages below grade; so long as the
prescribed ground in the prescribed
course must be covered and the teacher
is to be judged largely by class averages
registered on examination blanks, so
long will the teachers work be dragged
down to the level OF a drudgery and a
machine service; while instruction which
is spread over so much territory. making
II so thin everywhere that it to
nothing anywhere. must fail in its pri-
mary purpose of preparing the child. to
meet and perform his future duties of
dfe."
A school inspector Of Detroit, an on
cial whose duties seem to be similar to
those o. the supervisors In Indianapolis.
has heea following up the same line Of
fnVonffxo<ions and. after showing from
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15

The Springfield (Mass) Republican
commends the system adopted by the
boards OF charity in this and other West
ern States Of having meetings of all the
directors and managers of charitable
and correctional institutions for consul
tation, and iptimates to the board in
Massachusetts that it can adopt the
Western plan with profit. If other States
do not publish quarterly bulletins like
that which is issued by direction Of the
Indiana Board of State Charities, they
fail to make use OF a very useful agent
to bring about efficiency by turning the
light upon every institution supported by
the State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15
sHREDs AND PATCHES.

1t pays to be sociable IL you cannot Do
a Christian.-Adams Freeman.
Everything quiet in Cuba: they're not
raising cane, as reported.-Chicago Trib-
une.
The narrow path is not narrow enough
to suit certain narrow-minded people.
be crazy in an original way.-F1iegends
Batter.
Before We boast OF how bad we have
been. we had better be sure we are not
that way still.-Ram's Horn
Joshua was the first man to act as time
keeper at a fight. He kept the sun back.
Philadelphia North American.
The contest for a national flower now
lies between the pie plant and the March
neutrality-suspicious. Record.
Sooner or later the water in railroad
stock takes the form of tears for the stock
holders 20 -shed.-Detroit Tribune.
If possible. Mr.. Holmes. of Philadelphia,
would do well. we think, TO arrange an
alibi for May 7.-Chicago Dispatch.
AS soon as a wife has occasion to ask
her husband for money, mark IL down that
the honeymoon is ~over.-Uncle Dick.
Willie| knew you were coming tonight.
Castleton-Why Willie? W~illie-Sister has
been asleep all the afternoon.-Truth.
Old General Booth is realizing how sharp
er than a serpent's tooth It is to have a
boy too big to spank.-kansa City Journal.
When a young woman is reserved the
first question naturally is, who is she re-
served for?-New YORK Mail and Express.
Women are the exceptions to every rule.
That is what rules are made for-so that
women can be exceptions to them--The
Flyleaf.
Talking Of the flag, If Uncle Sam. while
considerably over a hundred. feels like for.
ty-ive, he can thank his stars.-Philadel-
phia Times.
1t is said that the Prince OF Wales Is
suffering from an attack OF very low
spirits. Perhaps he is dropping for the
want of reign.-Ks nsas City Journal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15

Strange to say, an intoxicated person
In the prohibitory State of Maine raised
q disturbance in a street car. When the
conductor attempted to quiet him he be-
gan to swear and utter other language
improper in a car filled with women and
children. Finally. the conductor put him
of, and he brought a suit for damages.
The Supreme Court dismissed the case,
declaring that profane and vile language
to a conductor whose duty 1t is to main
tain order lis a poor foundation on which
TO rest a suit for punitive damages" The
court declared that the conductor was
doing his duty and that the law protects
an employee in doing his duty, as well as
the passenger in bis. rights. To swear at
the conductor Is. pot one Of the rights
OF passengers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15

the total prison population was Isl, and that
lSs, or almost exactly one-quarter, were un-
der the age OF twenty OF these 1SS who had
not yet reached manhood no fewer than
iorty-six We're boys of sixteen years and
still younger. One convict eleven years old
was serving out a sentence of three years
for burglary. and another Of the same age
a sentence OF ten years for the same crime.
A youth OF thirteen was undergoing a SEN
tence OF ten years, and one OF sixteen had
been sentenced to eight years for assault and
battery with intent to kin. A State that
maintains such a system as that is guilty Of
the deliberate encouragement and propaga-
ton of crime.
All the Northern States. at least the older
ones, have reformatory Institutions for ju-
venile offenders, but in many large cities the
vicious practice still prevails of combining
them at least temporarily with old criminals.
A Chicago m engaged in reform work
says, concerning the 'Bridewelr' in that
city:
In 1893 1.417 boys under seventeen years of
age were placed in this prison right in the
midst Of hundreds of as old and hardened
criminals as exist on the face of the earth.
And these depraved wretches delight in
teacnlng boys the secrets of crime. Two lit
tie fellows not yet eleven years old were ar
rested not long since on a charge of dis
orderly conduct. They were returning from
a show, and were singing and making a
noise. While in the prison they made the
acquaintance of a professional thief. He
taught them how to pick pockets, to crawl
into windows and all sorts of ways of steal
ing such as are known to the professional
thief. Soon after their dismissal from the
prison they were returned on a charge of
stealing. Think of boys in this place ranging
from seven to twenty-one, numbering thou
sands In one year, under the influence of
these hardened. cunning outlaws,-in that
poisonous atmosphere, mental, moral and
physical, every inspiration laden with vice
and crime as black as night. AT the expira-
ton of their sentences they are turned out
OF the gates, without money, without friends,
without home.
One may well say. think of it! A city that
maintains such an institution as that lacks
a good deal of complete civilization.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15
All tHtst| cIafges VIII cUWt VIII ,lHt
m~uch-needed reform of funeral services.

A committee Of photographic reformers in
Washington, known as the Board on Geo.
graphic names, has undertaken to reduce
the two-syllable names Of cities and towns
in the United States to one syllable. One Of
its first decisions elected an indignant pro-
test from the citizens of Eau Claire. Wis,
against changing the name OF their pretty
town to Eauclaire. AS the board is a law
unto itself the people of Eau Claire have
petitioned Congress on the subject. They
say that Eau Claire is French for ''cfear
water that it is distinctive, historic, etc.,
while Eauclaire would mean nothing. Under
the rule adopted by the board there are
scores of cities and towns whose names
would have to be condensed and married.
The board may carry its point as to all
others. but there is one that will never
yield. The Inhabitants OF that city will die
in the last ditch before they will ever con-
sent to its name being spelled Terrehaute.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15

objection to drinking habits I'm the alb
stract, but they dare not employ those
who are known to be men Of irregular
or unsteady habits. The introduction Of
intricate n delicate machinery and Of
the general factory system IN production
makes the man of Incorporate habits a
misfit. The man with a muddled brain
and u~nstrung nerves will not be en-
ployed where a fuddled head and a shak-
ing hand will be likely to bring loss.
The best forenen in lesser industries will
not employ men of irregular habits. 1t
could be done years ago when the larg-
er part of work was done by hand, but
now that SO much is done by machines.
meE who have not the control of all
their powers must be denied employ
ment. The exactness of machinery and
the introduction of such positive agents
as steam and electricity are relentless
promoters of sobriety. In the distribu-
ton OF merchandise under the present
system Of commercial travellers, with it's
great responsibility and it's exacting
competition, the man Of irregular habits
soon finds himself out of a job, or rele-
gated to the service Of shaky houses and
the lowest compensation Even the own
er Of a saloon will not employ as a bar
n a man of Incorporate habits.
Thus, at the very outset, the young
man finds that sobriety is the prerequi-
site for admission to the most desirable
vocations and it's practice an imperative
necessity in retaining employment and
winning promotion. 1t would be absurd
to say that such requirements are not a
potential influence in promoting sobriety
in a country of wage-earners
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15

The Louisville Courier-Journal says
that the deaths in the present LegIsla-
ture Of Kentucky nave been more num-
erous during the contest for Senator. in
proportion to the number and the time
it has lasted, than they were in the fed
eral or Confederate armies during the
war h may be true, but If the C. j.
expects to deter men from being candi-
dates for the Legislature by printing
such figures, it will be disappointed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15

The widow Of the late Governor Green
halge. Of Massachusetts,, quietly, but firmly,
vetoed the arrangement to have his remains
lie in state" This has become a CUSTOM
airy incident in the funeral arrangements
of persons whose memory 1t is thought to
honor, but it is not a pleasant custom. In
fact. it is little more than pandering to a
morbid curiosity. which should not be en-
couraged. The Hartford Courant thinks the
custom should be done away with Alto
gether, and adds:
with it should disappear several other
like survivals of a coarser past. One of
these is the CHASTITY scene in the ordinary
American funeral service. when the under
taker glides to the head of the coffin, busies
himself there for a dreadful minute or two,
and then makes Cor gets the minister to
make for him the familiar announcement:
An opportunity will now be given to view
the remains Another Is the extempore
funeral address, in which preachers of the
emotional kind so often ingeniously harrow
the grief Of the survivors under the pre-
texts of sympathy and consolation. Another
is the dolorous journey Of the women and
young girls Of the bereaved family 10 the
cemetery, and their presence during the
last, supremely trying moments at the
graveside-often in pouring rain or driving
sleet."
All these changes will come with the
much-needed reform of funeral services.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15

The death OF Hon. Thomas II. Nelson
removes a longtime prominent and we'll
known figure from legal. political and
social circles in Indiana Coming to the
State a young man in 1874. he at once
began to develop the real ability and the
attractive and brilliant qualities which.
as years passed. made him successful
and popular. At the bar, on the stump
In social life. in fact, at all times and
under all circumstances he was noted for
his courteous and gracious and
to these he added . store OF worldly
knowledge, q readiness Of speech and an
sptt<ude Tor anairs sexeiy met with He
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15

possessed peculiar qualifications for dip
iomatic service, and, as United States
minister to Chile five years and to Next
60 lou years he made an excellent rec
ord. 1t was natural and easy for him 20
make friends. and he had a great num-
Der OF them who will be saddened by the
news OF his death.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15

The new Constitution Of Mississippi re-
ouires the Legislature to provide by law for
the keeping Of juvenile offenders from ASSOC
citation with hardened criminals" 1t ought
not to be necessary to put . . provision
In the Constitution. but better there than
have the duty neglected. At present al con-
victs In Mlsalssippi. - n most Of the south
ern States. are sent - tie etote prison The
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15

A court in Spokane. Wash. dispensed
a vigorous article of justice when judge
and jury sent to the penitentiary a man
who deserted his wife for another wom-
an and declared the to her
Fof a valuable property null and void.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15

A Detroit paper puts seven very black
headlines over the discovery that half
OF the telegraph bills incurred by Mayor
Pingree, reformer. and charged to the
city. were for private dispatches sent
to Boston to order Pingree buttons. Thus
do h wicked rejoice over the good man
who exalteth himself
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15

When Walter Damrosch's opera, 1.-The
Scarlet Letter." was produced in Boston it
was received with great applause. but the
critics, In reviewing the work, mentioned
the fact that the music was decidedly wag-
merriam. The Journal, commenting on this
at the time, expressed a wonder as to how
the crash and dash and warlike character
istics Of Wagner could be made to express
Puritan ideas and sentiment. Mr.. Finck,
the well-known musical critic, himself a
lover and disciple of the great German COM
poser, confirms the suspicion that Dam
rosch failed in comprehension and interpre-
tation of the native American idea. He
says, in commenting on the production:
The worst of it is that the Wagnerian
cloak which Mr.. Damrosch has thrown
over his opera is SO utterly out Of keeping
with his Puritan personages and the New
England atmosphere. Barring the madrigal
sung by the pilgrims, there is scarcely a
bar of music which would not have amazed
the characters who are supposed to sing it.
The desirability Of having local color, or, at
least, some trace of vraisemb,ance, rarely
seems to have occurred to Mr.. Damrosch.
His opera is as German as his own nativ-
ity, and there is not a bar in it which would
suggest it as a forerunner of a really
American school of opera"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15

Men who are willing to stand in
blood to be returned to the United
states Senate, as Mr.. Blackburn has de-
clsred he is. are better in private-yes.
very private life.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15

..This house, said the maiden just from
school. lis really too full OF James ifs
sures."
Who the Sam Hill is James Fisher
asked the old man, pulling puzzledly at his
chin whiskers.
well. fimcracks. then"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15

e Sixteen Pages =

If the Senate will not permit the House
70 raise revenues it should not permit
the Senate to add to the appropriation
bills.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15

1t is hoped that the Commercial Club
VIII not drop the business side of the
public schools. which it took up so cour-
ageously three weeks ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15
\ Dangerous Character.

Judge" pleaded the culprit, II think you
orter be easy on me. ] only got 81 cents
from the bloke."
For that reason" said the Judge, Il mean
to give you the limit. With a man of your
woeful lack of discrimination at large. no
body would be safe"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15
Arfful Tommy.

T~ommy-Paw, is twice" the same as
"two?'
Mr.. Figg-II guess so.
'aThen, is a two-cent stamp the same as a
tvjce-sent stamp?"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-03-15
BUBBLE IN H AIR.


money!
..oh. no: only his head"
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-27
CANCER OF THE TONGUE.
How Tt Starts and How 1t Should B,
Treated.

How Tt Starts and How 1t Should Be
Treated.
AIalignancy in any part of the body
is very often a provoked malady, says
the Family Doctor. For instance, how
frequently a malignant tumor of the
mamma is ascribed by the patient to
q blow-sometimes perhaps, errone-
the Family Doctor. For instance, how
correctly. Epithelioma in the upper
lip is a very rare disease; in the lower
one it is very common. The structure
of the two lips is identical; the pipe
of the smoker is equally in contact
with both; but the lower one is nova
BILE and is often bitten or otherwise
Inarred by the teeth, which is rarely
the case with the upper. Thus long
continued irritation and slow inf1am-
nation of certain parts-the tongue
being a conspicuous example--may, in
Il goodly proportion of instances, lay
the foundation or be the earlier steps of
Il very terrible disease. Grant this, and
it will be seen how essential it is to
watch such chronic glossitis very close
ly, to allay irritation, and more espe-
cially to avoid all irritating applica-
tions. Thus, if the patient smokes, if
lie takes highly-spiced food, he should
he directed to discontinue or greatly
modify these habits; if he have rough
and bad teeth, the defects must be cor
rected. In treating assures, ulcers,
ETC., nitrate of silver or sulphate of
copper must especially be avoided.
The mouth should be washed after
each meal; boracic acid or bismuth lo-
tions may be used.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-27
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The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-02-27

judgment of your fire chief should be
good on this point. Horse chemicals
are better than hand chemicals, be cause
horse chemicals can carry two cylinders /;
while one cylinder is being exhausted,
the other can be filed, and SO the chem
icaI can be continuously used through
out fire. A chemical drawn by horses,
however, should not be dependent on
horses not always available, as the great
advantage of the engine is in getting to a
fire quickly aud putting it out before it
has assumed large proportions. Unless
you can decide to use horses for no other
purpose, we believe it will be better to
have the large sized engine, which we
understand, is 100 gallon cylinder.
Please command this office if you at
any time desire advice or information.
Yours respectfully.
ALFRED STILL01AN,
Chief Surveyor.