The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-31

fitness of the child for the required mental
men and women with fair mental acquire
mentS, rat or than dySpeptic graduates
whose bc 5 are poorly equipped for the
for little when one is physically unsound
or disabled
tary drill, which fad has hindered physi-
cal training in many PLACES Unbiased edu-
Gators nc clare. military drill in the
schools %sT lies Is in its nin6 serFins boy on
later, :. joining the militia,
because they consider themselves
drilled, when the work could only be imper-
fectly accomplished. Mr.. Herman Koehler.
master of the sword and gymnastic instruc-
tor at West Point, says: The use of the
musket as a means of physical development
for any one, be he man or boy, worse than
useless. In my estimation 1t is positively
injurious
s.,The question of systematic physical dis
ciplne, under suitable direction, in all penal
institutions, appeals as humanitarian relief
No guilt of an offender can, in the sight OF
God, Justify a state in perpetrating slow
death. which inevitably results, II some OF
the consequences of lawfully restricted lib
erty ere no; counteracted TO dismiss con-
VictS with moral nature even more de-
PRAYED, when 1t might have been uplifted
by physical betterment Is criminal neglect.
Brief respite to society cannot atone for the
greater danger later, when the criminal is
released, which comes as consequence or
aggravated physical degeneration. The sit
uation in New York emphasizes the need.
According to one press report from =, me
of the prisons, nineteen men have become
insane under the depressing influence Of
confinement without suitable labor Exer-
else in these institutions should not be SIM
ply a makeshift in the absence of employ
ment. If occupation is lacking, exercise
take the place of systematic physical train
ing if the greatest good OF the prisoner Is
considered. Labor furnishes the mind some ONE
employment, but it does comparatively little
for the physical depression OF prison He.
The report Of superintendent was con-
cluded after the evangelical hour with the
report Of Mrs c. Stuckenberg. of Massa-
chusettS temperance and labor. MIS-.
Upham, wife of a former Governor of Wis
consin. made an interesting report or the
work in the lumber camps
Introduction of fraternal and visiting
delegates, fraternal members and distin-
guished guests was. the SPECIAL order for
this afternoon session. Mrs Lille, of Eng
land. conducted the devotional services.
Miss Agnes e. Slack. of England, secretary
of the worlds organization, was first intro
duced. After making few congratuiatory
remarks she introduced the British visitors;
conclusion of high compliment to Miss
Willard she presented bouquet of roses
as Engand's gift to the president Of the
then introduced and made short speeches:
Mrs. Hughes, Miss Lury and Miss Blube,
Of EnSland Mrs Merreek ana Mrs W9eds.
Mrs. Kirk, Miss Ware and Miss Vincent
of Victoria; Mrs. Ardell, of New. South
wales. me BTlllSn VlSllOIS, With N,SS
Willard in their center, lined up on the
stage and sang God Save the Queen,
Mrs. Alice c. Gorlic. representing SPAIN
was next introduced. followed by Miss
OIifa Johannsdotter the Poland member.
who spoke to great applause. Nine. Bara-
tions proceeded The last to be introduced
was Miss Dow daughter of Gen. Neal Dow.
Il am proud that you honor the name
bear she said and the convention rose to
receive her
1t was young peoples night" at the Mu-
sic Hail. and the big building was. crowded
to the doors The session opened with
chorus sung by three hundred children. An
address was delivered by Rev. Thomas b.
was made by Mrs Frances j. Barnes, gen.
eral secretary National "Y' Branch. After
the presentation of foreign ''Y'' visitors and
the presentation of the National ''Y'' BAN
ner and awards the benediction was pro-
nounced.