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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-14
NORMAL INSTITUTE NOTES
Teachers Discuss the Question of an H.
come Tax.


New members of the Institute are NJ
C. Mclaughlin of Clearwater, Nellie
Goats of Anness, Goldie and Pearl Ran
kin of Cheney, H. Watson OF Mulvane
and Fred Krase Of Cheney.
Miss Taylor of West Liberty, No. Miss
Susie Harvel of Garden Plain, and Mr.
George Parkinson, May and Ollie AL
den of Valley Center were among Tues
days visitors.
Rev. c. H. Wareham and Professor r.
l.. Parker OF Ottawa University led the
devotional exercises yesterday, after
which Prof. Baker gave the Normal a
brief talk, in which he reviewed some
of his work in Kansas. He had been in
attendance at the Sedgwick County Nor
NAL Institute ten years ago, but Of all
The faces before him. he saw only two
familiar ones Prof. Naylor and Superin-
tendent Colville. This brought to his
mind what change had occurred in the
teaching force Of this county. Prof. Par
ker thought the principal cause of this
was the salaries. insufficient to justify
teachers remaining in the profession,
end public opinion would need 10 rem
If vacations.
The arithmetic class considered the
Equation method and decided it could
be used in arithmetic; also the algebraic
solution for square and cubic root.
Poor spoilers and poor writer's received
consolation in orthography class, for it
was stated that il was often true that
those proficient IN spelling or writing
were generally inefficient in other
branches, and wee versa; also that a
school board who received a beautifully
written application often drew the conclu
sion that the art of writing might have
been attained TO the neglec of other
branches. This, however, does not ex-
cuse anyone from doing the very best
that he can in all things.
Il was generally accepted that poor
Spoilers had poor primary training, if
any.
School management PERIOD disclosed
BONE practical suggestions: First, on the
care Of books" which may seem a small
matter, but the state board considered
II large enough to insert in the course
NJ study" Professor Scott illustrated the
manner of handling a book by standing
before the institute and with large VOL
hme which he manipulated with perfect
grace ana ease, best both for him and
The book. II was proved that compar-
Rt,vely few know how 10 use a book.
second, on the use of eyes" by a prop
er use % which would deprive the oculist
ai most OF his work. Study with the
eycs shut" was one suggestion. Teach
hrs ought to teachu such practical truths
which would be of life-'ong benefit
Prof. Adams was sur prised to find how
little his physiology class knew about
water and living in prohibition Kansas.
and also 20 find that the textbooks saw
30 little on the subject. Boston was
found 70 be supplied with comparatively
pure water. there being only about three
grains Of organic and inorganic sub
stance to the gallon. while most drink
Ing water contains from 60 TO 100 grams
70 the gallon
ConcaVs and convex mirrors was a
topic IN physics class. and il was found
that the ladies knew about twice as
much as the gentlemen Why?
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-14

one-ti-ne capitals; are ne remains O,
twenty thTes3ers and twice as many
rea7ers that the Arm scii 70 a farmer
and which were taken back az the ead o,
one season. Crops have not come un;.i
-1ss .-aa-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-14
FOR RENT-HoUSES.

FOR RENT-The 3-story brick whole
sale house on Santa Fe track lately
occupied by Bryan Bros. L. w.
Ciapp. Gas
FOR RENT-Good offices and living
rooms In the Clement building, now
being thoroughly renovated and I'M
proved. L. W. Clapp. daS
FOR RENT-Nice large house just
painted and thoroughly repaired,
1447 n. Lawrence. L. w. Clapp. d4S
FOR RENT-Good houses and stores:
l.. w. Clapp. Gas
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-14

ana went away with her friends. She
said she would never live with her moth
er again, and that she would not live
with young Hennessy just yet.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-14
EAGLE PRINT
COURSE

Good printing is not necss-
ssrily high priced Cheap
printing Is no, necessarily
poor printing. Good ma
chinery is one OF the princi-
pal features. The purchase
CT material in car lots direct
from the mills Is the creates,
factor II the Eagle being
able T. do GOOD PRINTING
CHEAP. Then yos can &c.
The best a. the prices you
pay for the poores, a, the
lcIr lrrIrp "a. e,s ,u.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-14
Real Estate Transfers

Furnished by The Wichita Abstract and
Land Company. n. N. Dubois, alb
stracior)
D. l.. Cornweli, qcd, sw or. 2i-2s-
NJ. E. Gle. w6., 175-177 Lawrence
avenue. Lewis add ..... e5
Richard B. Sirickson. wd. n % II "a
Fourth avenue. Mead's add: SIS. SIS,
40. - blk :. Carey Park; 81 Waco
avenue --......-..-.... ...... 1850
Harry 5. knight. wd., 50. 81 Main
street ...-..... ........... 10000
". r. Trucker. qcd.. 50x10S fl in
large lot Ws,ernan's add -. l
s W. Cooper, wd.. $50 Fl lls Law
renee avenue, Greiffenstein's Sd
add .--... Observation-Disclosures. i0oe
Michael Baker. tax a., SO, II. IS, as.
Cleveland ave. Getto's add. 6
Chas- H. MeCreerey, va. %. 81 Ook
ST, Garrison's Sd add .. AS
NJ. A Marshall, wd.. 50 acres OF
hf nv or Ss5
Ellen Stevens. wd 1911 Lawrence
ave. Lees add ... 40
Alfred E Gardner. wd. So. 81. IS.
IS, 40 Lawrence ave. Powers add 100
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
Mir. Robert ]. Lowe on
 the Proposed Convention

"The present constitution is an admir- able document, but it is out of date" said City Attorney Robert J. Lowe yes- terday. "The years which have elapsed since its adoption have been the most eyen'ful in tn, history of our state, and the changes which have taken place can only be realized by the force of contrast.
 There are several minor particulars in which our organic law should be amended but these might be waived, and in my judgment would not justify the expenditure incident to the holding of constitutional convention.
 "But the necessity to provide for the education of cur people is imperative. The rr portion of illiteracy in Alabama is a reproach and an obstacle which should be removed. And for this rsason I favor the calling of constitutional conven- ton. The opposition to a convention manifests itself in two quarters. The cor porate interests fear that their rights and privileges may b. tsopardizai by adverse and radical legislation. Another class-and numerous class-fear that that corporate and monopolistic influence will dominate the convention and intrench itself more firmly in 'th@ constitution.
 q do not share these fears. people who may not be trusted to make con- stitution are unfit to govern themselves. "
The age-herald., 1897-11-07

 situation, and our form of government the farce of this idea becomes more po- tent. If we were all one country, gov. erned by exactly the same constitution and the same organic law, then 1t would not make So much difference If the organic law had ceased to meet the nesds of the people in their progrs ss, then at would be left alike all over the coun-' try and there would be no particular evil in any one part of it, and while progress might be retarded, 1t would be universally retarded all over the entire country and no one portion cf 1t would feel it specially.
 But with us it is different. We are one of forty-five separate sovereignt1ss The United States are composed now of forty-five sovereign statesAeach one of these states with the single qualification that 1t must give to its citizens re- publican foim of government, has the the right in it's own way to meet all these new questions which are constantly ar!s- ing and demanding the attention of the American people. Each one of them is grappling with these problems in its own way, and on its own Hines. It is | science, in the science of the best way to govern the people in all their material business and commercial interests, and that state which is most progressive, which gives to its people the fullest and most complete salf-government and indi- v.dual development; that state which makes it easiest for its citizens to trans act business and carry on commerce., al lowing msn to support their families and lay by competency, that state which gives to it's people the simplest and most reasonable form of taxation, that is the state which w.ll lead in this race of pro- gress in this country, and that Is the state that will draw from less progress ives states their enterprising youth, their vigor and their lfe.
 I- w in Alabama lag behind in this face, what will be the result? You who are oiGt.r and have your sons who ste growing up about you, will you ad- wise them to stay in Alabama--the land of your birth, the state which you are proud of-df neighbor.ng state, when your youth, your sons, arrive at an age When thy must take care of tn mselyeS, when they Wish to enter into business, if a neighboring state offers them great CT facilities if they havs, greater ire dom in a neighbcT'ing state for self-de- veiopment, fer carrying on business, earning money and bettering tn fir con- ditens-wili you tell them to stay in Alabama on a question of sentiment |? No! Looking to their interests, you would adivxe them to go where the laws ar5 tToa'5est, w1leile the principles of government apa thu most liberal, where the system of taxatien is the simplest and lightest upon the people,
 And hence it is, in looking at this question. If we wish to advance our selves, to keep the vigor arI1 life, the new blood of our state at home, to de- velop 1t ard to put us to the front we must meet ths1a que-tions and give to the coming g5rrrat ton ths same oppor- tunitiea that the most advanced state in the urEon guarantees. Hence the great importance of a new constitution fer Alabama.
The age-herald., 1897-11-07

Carolina plan may be better. These plans have rid their respective states of an ele- ment in politics, which was an ever threatening cnsnace ito their institutions, and have dispensed with all race con- f1icts at elections. We have not only these two states as pTecedenlts, but we have almost all of the first constitutions of the original thirteen states In some there were moral qualifications; in almost all a property qualification. In time every American state outside of New England, and in two of them, it was found necessary to restrict the right of suffrage to the white race. It has been the judgment of the American people in the past that no race but the Anglo Saxon, and no man not belonging to that race was safe depository of political power.
 ''The loose methods, the corrupt use of money in elections and the easy prey to such influences and power of our col- ored population make 1t necessary to adopt some means to guard as much as possible this greatest of political rights. Frauds may be perpetrated under any laws, however framed, but qualifica- tion should be adopted which win come the nearest perfection in ridding the state of an element almost totally in capable of inteligentiy exercising the right to cast vote.
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
MT. w. c. Garrett Says
 A New One Is Needed

MT. Garrett said: "Yes! Alabama should have new constitution. The present organic law of the state has been in force without change or amend ment, nearly twenty-two years, having become operative in December, 1S75 While it was considered the best that could be secured at the time of it's adop- ton, it has never been considered per- feet instrument Its framers were, as a whole, good, true and able men, but not gifted with the precedence to enable them to formulate the fundamental law of the commonwealth for all time to come.
 Tn the meantinfe, conditions have sub- stantially changed, and many of it's pro- visions have become, if not obsolete, i'll adapted to the onward march and mate rial development of a rapidly growing state, possessing more abundant natural resources than any other in the Union; and it is no reflection on our courts to say, that in order to meet the imperative demands Of changed and constantly changing conditions, they have perhaps at times been forced to construe some ofrits provisions not altogether harmoni- ously with common interpretation, or the intention of those who made it. This is dangerous, and future perils should be avoided by new instrument so thor oughly suited to our present conditions and probable needs for several years to come, so clear and unmistakable in it's meaning, that there need be no ear ly changes, and that there can be no req son or excuse for stretching or contract ing it's plain declarations.
 There is scarcely matter of great and common interest to the people, in- ! fluenced by the present state constitu- tion, that might not be beneficially af- feoted by a new one, with provisions more in accord and harmony with the spirit of progress and the conditions and aspirations of our people in the last years of the nineteenth century"
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
No Political Question
 Says ]. A. ROuntree

J. A. Rountree, editor of the Dixie Home and Manufacturer said the chang ing of the constitution is question about which there should be no passion or excitement It is not political ques- ton in my Judgment. It is question which affects vftally and materially the interest of every citizen in Alabama, and especially the business interests-every class of business interests, affecting every citizen in theis state-therefore 1t should be decided calmly and dispas- sionately.
 It has never been given to the mind of men to see far enough in the future to determine all the changes which will occur in their constitution and their sur roundings. Whenever man is gifted with that capacity then he would be almost perfect. Hence it is that no man or set of men have ever been able to prepare and draft an organic. a written organic law or constitution which would meet all future changes, and it is one of the inherent qualities of every written constitution that it must be changed, altered, amended or supplanted by a new constitution, as time changes and as the demands for the same occur.
 That is the history of every written constitution that has ever been drafted from the time that we have history of such instruments. No instrument has been so perfect as to meet all the chang ing conditions that occur to progress i've people.
 Now. when we remember our peculiar
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
Samuel UIIman Says
 "ShouId Be No Discrimination"

Samuel Ullman, in speaking of the needs of the proposed new constitution, said:
 there be one community in the state of Alabama above that of any other which bears the shackles of slavery, it is the city of Birmingham.
 Physical slavery may be endured be- cause the body may be well nourished and the subject be otherwise well cared for, and also because of the hope in heretn in the human breast makes the slave look for better conditions.
 herent in the human breast, may the
 The slavery under which Birmingham has worked these many years is a bondage placed upon her by her own people. Time and again has Birming- ham implored to be permitted to relieve herself of the burdens incident to that condition, but thus far without avail We have striven to throw off this con- dition by obtaining the consent of our people for the adoption of constitu- tional amendment and also new con- stitution, both of which might give the required relief. new constitution or a constitutional amendment in aid of Bir- mingham is the only one and great need and want of the day. The means to OUldlA NdHu uPOn WlllCH SuDJ6Cl- the DeO- pie of the state ought to be thoroughly aroused and educated) lies in the in- struction and commitment of our rep- resentatives for or against the new con stitution before election. No delegate or representative to the legislature should be permitted to straddle upon this ques- ton.
 It is contended that If our officials were vigilant and fearless, property might be assessed so as to obtain a revenue for all honest and reasonable enterprises" Is this true so far as Bir- mingham is concerned? It is not The great wealth of Jefferson county, which if assessed at a proper valuation would no doubt swell the revenue of the state and county very largely, but 1t would not swell the finances of the city very considerably, from the fact that nearly all of Jefferson county's enterprises are outside of the city limits; hence Bir- mingham would not be benefited by a higher valuation of the properties indi- cated. Possibly the undervaluation arr gument might apply to city property owned by private individuals, but their proper valuation would not swell the tax receipts to any considerable sum; there- fore, so far as we of Birmingham are concerned. in order to relieve ourselves,
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
John c. Pugh on the Proposed
 Constitutional Convention

John c. Pugih when seen said:
 "Times change all things. Society, commerce, religion and governments the fundamental laws thereof-are no ex- captions. Changed conditions necess- tate a change of regulations, organic and otherwise.
 Many laws as they existed and were construed a hundred, fifty or thirty years ago, would not be satisfactory or even tolerated today. The Alabama of today Is much changed from tha Ala bama of 1S75 In many respects we re- gret the change. Then she was crippled and much abused, but the white people were united, harmonious, and proof against the seductive influences which to- day threaten, not only the honest gov errment of this state but of the republic itself There were no 1obbies no repre- sentatives of syndicatss, trusts or gigan- tic corporations in or about the conyen- ton which framed the constitution of 1875, and many of it's provisions cannot be improved upon The inharmonious political, narrowing financial and dis trustful commercial condition of the peo- pie at the present time is quite a con- trast, evan though they had just recoy- cred a lost state government. "Of course, many and great dangers win surround constitutional -conven- ton, but have not lost confidence in the white people of Alabama, and am in favor of such convention, under proper restrictions, for the purpose of modifying, adding ito and otherwise changing our fundamental law Some of the reasons for such convention are the following:
 "1 The better regulation of suffrage by an educational qualification.
 "2. Improvement of the public school system, by giving the counties complete tive schools
 "3. Needed changes in the laws pertain ing to the legislative and judicial depart ments.
 "A. Increase of the limit of taxation as applicable to cfties-granting to munich paHties of sufficient population power to levy a tax commensurate with thsir inn portance.
 The most important of the suggestions made Is that pertaining to suffrage. Many states have qualifications which have been beneficial. It is conceded, not denied by any one, that so far as the regulation of suffrage Is concerned it is matter within her own jurisdiction, ex- cept that she may not discriminate be- tween electors on account of race,-color or previous condition of servitude.
 What is known as the Mississippi plan Is good qualification, or the South
The age-herald., 1897-11-07

a constitutional amendment would be all sufficient to discharge those obhgd- lions we have assumed.
 With a bonded indebtedness of ever enc million six hundred thousand dollars, one-half of the interest on whiSh would engagement the CT diioIs would not have held up the c0upoLs
 The schools of Birmingham, once not only the best in the state, are now lar- guishing and suffering almost unto death because of the uncertainty and insuffieieney of ms ans to conduct them.
 WfSy the people of this ntase should prevent Us from taxing ourselves ito dis charge our obligations, honestly con- traoted, and to conduct our schools as We might see fit and proper to do, is something beyond the comprehension of fhe business man. When the present state constitution was adopted there might have ben good cause for the narrow limit placed upon our people with regard to the rate of taxation, but even in those days the people recognized in the case of Mobile, Montgomery, and I believe Selma, the necessity for an ex- emption from this limitation. These cities, having either a floating or a bond ed indebtedness which a 50-cent tax rae would not llquidate, were therefore per mitted to levy one that has enabled them to discharge thelr obligations. IT it was right to do so then, why is it not right, and why should we not be per- mitted to do the same thing for Birmirg- ham now?
 Therefore it behooves every good cit.- gen. who has in his mind the perpetua- ton of the fair name of Birmingham, and who favols placing her in the front rank Of souhsrn cities, to enroll hiill- self and work, for the present at least, to secure the adoption of the Birming ham amendment alt the coming election.
 n Inv hIIffa Ia1s it1 1dfya 1ot1k 1,o f.,k, of Birmingham stands or fails by 'ths dis charge of her legal obligations and the maintenance of a free public school sys tenn; to do which larger tax rate is re- quired.
 This being done. the sun of prosperity y will again be with US. Capital and de- sirabla immigration will flock to our city. thus giving permanent value to our rea'fy.
 There are, of course. many other req sons for a new constitution. I venture the assertion that every branch of public interest dsmanis 1t.
The age-herald., 1897-11-07

Coal vases, hods and oil stoves at Brown Crockery Co.
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
No Dollar Gas

Nobody in Birmingham can get 1000 feet of gas for $1, but every one can get a fun quart of J. Martin rye for 75 celfts from Vim. Wise, 209-211 Nineteenth street.
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
Groyer'e Little Son

Growers bsJby boy is said to be a ''bus- ter" and Grover. who is good con- noisseur of whisky, says he will bring him up on Redwood whisky, now seven years old, of which H. Barnard -corner of Third avenue and Nineteenth street. sells a full quart for 10 cents. *ss
The age-herald., 1897-11-07

The agitation of the question of call ing a constitutional convention has ex- cited considerable interest throughout the state, and The Age-Herald today presents another series of interviews with prominent people upon the subject.
The age-herald., 1897-11-07

seBy the terms of the present constitu- ton all taxes must be assessed in pro- portion to value; for state purposes the general assembly may not levy in any one year greater rate of taxation than
The age-herald., 1897-11-07
RAILWAY SCHEDULE.

Arrival and departure of all trains ffo1 this city. Central Time. LOUISVILLE 6s NASHVILLE R'Y.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-04-29

Two years ago R. ]. Ware,
druggist at Pleasant Brook, NJ
bought small supply of Cham,
lain's Cough Remedy. He 81
up the result as follows: "Att
time the goods were unknown
this section; today Chambers
Cough Remedy is houseb
word" 1t is the same in huud,
OF communities. When ever
good qualities of Chamberl,
Cough Remedy become known
people will have nothing else.
sale by o. o. Krogstad, drugg
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-04-29
NOTICE..

All parties indebted to m.
medical attendance will pleas
and settle the same at once
R. A. PARENT, NJ,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-04-29
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In, me intense itching and smartinp inc;
S aent to these diseases, isinstantiy aIlavad ave-
Sy applying Chamberlain $ Eve and
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~ nave peen permanently cured bv II II
Is equally efficient for itching piles and
1avorite remedy for sore ninnias
cnapped hands, chilblains, frost b;tss
anu chronic sore eyes. 25 cts. Ter bor