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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1898-08-31

Mrs. Geo. Wright will return
from Pullman, ILL.,, (where she has
been visiting her parents for the
past week., the last of this week.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1898-08-31

Ed. Stewart visited home folks
last Sunday. HIS work is at Cow
ington (Ky.) now, where he will be
for some time.
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WABASH RAILROAD.

Shortest route 90 Kansas City
I'd. Swift, ). = A., Wabash X. X,
Cincinnati. Ohio.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1898-08-31

Remember the Republican Sena-
torlal convention at Huntington
next Saturday. One o'clock is the
hour.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1898-08-31

Visit our new store in Kenova
and be Convinced that we have
the goods and prices to please
you. We keep fresh goods and sell
at low prices. J. & r. LAMBERT,
lKanoYa. w. Va.
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Mr.. l.. r. Mercer has returned
from a visit to home folks At
Groseclose, Va. His sister, Miss
Gertrude Mercer, accompanied
him 10 Ceredo and will remain
here for probably two months.
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Mrs. A. A. Wilson, of Ashland.
was up last Thursday. Blanche
Griffith accompanied her home.
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Mrs. G. f. Klingle, of Hunting
ton, accompanied by her grand
daughter, visited Maj. Waymer's
family the latter part of last week.
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Next Monday will be pension
day"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1898-08-31

Born, TO Mr.. and Mrs. o. V. Har.
ris, the 2sth inst, daughter.
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Mrs. A. q. Brown, of the South
Side, made this Office brief call
last Friday.
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Mr.. c. b. Waring, of Greenup
Ky, is the name of the new phar-
macist in w. M. Bloss' drug store.
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Mrs. ). V. Crum, of Ashland
has been the guest of relatives in
our town for the past few DAYS.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1898-08-31

The dwelling recently vacated by
John X. Rife has been re-painted.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1898-08-31

On account of the illness of the
pastor-Rev. Gadsby There was
no preaching service at the Con
gregational Church last Sunday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1898-08-31

VIM. Nixon and James Sullivan
are very low at their home near
Shoals. They are both quite aged.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1898-08-31

Mr.. John Williamson has opened
his racket store.
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Mr.. c. +. Millinder, was in
Ironton ON business, Monday.
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Send us the news of your neigh
borhood.
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Mr.. Chas. Thomson was in
town, Monday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1898-08-31

Mr. George w. Ronk, of Center
Vile, was In town, Monday.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1898-08-31

James Farris' 6ne mich COW was
killed by tho west-bound fast line on
the Ohio River Railroad last Fri
day morning. II the train had
stopped at this place (as it should
always do) the accident might not
have happened.
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LOCAL. NEWS.

,f..-Patrons of this paper will please send
,afhis Office notices OF their friends visiting
esre or e.Sewhere.-ED.l
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The First West Virginia regiment
is now at Knoxville. Tenn.
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Read Mr.. J. b. Smiths new ad.
in this impression.
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The public schools are expected
TO open Sept. 18th.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1898-08-31

Rev. Geo. Gadsby, who has been
on the sick list for three or four
days, is improving
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1898-08-31

Mrs u. S. Brown, who has been
quite sick for almost month, is
improving slowly.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
East Lake Lillian.

Dec. Is.
The event of the week was that sur
prise party given in honor of Rev.
Nelson, the Baptist minister.
H. Anderson Lobnitz has been ap-
pointed to fill the vacancy on the
school board, occasioned by the de-
parture of John S. Tromberg.
There will be special meeting of
the creamery shareholders in school
house No. 81 on Saturday, Dec. 3.
OF course, we enjoy the sleigh rides,
but in view of the fact that four long
months of Jack Frost rule are ahead
Of us we cannot help asking, would
we not have preferred if the fun had
been postponed a little.
Preparations are being made for a
Christmas festival in the Lutheran
church. It will be held under the
auspices of the Sunday school.
Farm, Stock & Home predicts long
and severe winter. So do some of our
old settlers. IA word to the wise
ct 50
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
Tax Law of Minnesota.

All taxes are due on the first Monday OF
January of each year.
Personal property tax must be paid be-
fore March 1st.
Real estate taxes may be paid in two equal
installments.
Payment of the first onc-half may be
made on or BET fore May 31st.
A penalty of (ten) per cent on the whole
tax is added June 1st, provided the first
one-half is not paid on or before May 31st.
Payment of the second one-half may be
made on or before October 31st.
A penalty of ten (10) per cent is added
November 1st If the second one-half is not
paid on or before Oct. 31st. and said tax will
become delinquent on the first Monday Of
January next, when an additional penalty
of per cent is added, 30 cents is added to
each description when delinquent list is
ready for publication. Tax sales take place
on the first Monday Of May following. and
the amount of sales draws interest at the
rate of one per cent month until redeemed.
If not redeemed within three years from
date of sale, all lands become the absolute
property of the state or purchaser.
Ditch taxes may be paid up in full at any
time; but the interest and One-tenth of
principal must be paid before December 1st
each year. If not paid before that date a
penalty of 10 per cent is added to said one
tenth payment
LEWIS JOHNSON.
County Auditor.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
Penn0Ck.


P. G. Greenfield, proprietor of Ho-
tel de Greenfield, and Oliver Porter
are riding the roof of A. O. Sather's
store in the evenings.
Quite a large crowd attended the
entertainment in the school house Fri
day evening. The songs, recitations
and dialogues were o. k.
Henry Nelson has sold his farm.
Nels Jorgenson and Ness HORT left
for their homes across the Atlantic
last Monday. They promised not to
stay there.
l>asmus Rasmussen lost a valuable
horse Tuesday night.
At a hotly contested election last
Saturday the stockholders of the PEN
mock creamery decided that Mr..
Thompson should be their next but
ter-maker.
Larson Bros. are doing rushing
business, handling wood and grind
ing feed.
A. J. Morris had a vacation last
week on account of his elevator being
full.
Ludwig JensOn and II. C. Larson
returned from Becker county last
Wednesday. The boys speak we'll of
the country up there.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
Wennerlund, has a fine line Of
Fountain Pens and pearl handled Gold
Pens. Either would make an admir-
able holiday gift. -

A Engberg and A. Johnson were
hunting rabbits last Friday. Finally
being discouraged, returned home to
spend the night under their own ''vine
and fig tree" and boil soup of the
hares tracks.
Last week A. Hegstrom made a deal
with Mr.. Kutky, by which the former
disposed of his ''wheel." The con-
sideration is not known, but is thought
not to be over $1,000 Mr.. Kutky is
seen now and then ';coasting" down
the snow banks.
Miss Tilda Person returned from St.
Cloud last week, where she has been
visiting friends and relatives.
The Abbott orchestra will furnish
music for the Woodmen ball to be held
on the evening of the 30th inst, at
New London
Quite number of people from Har-
rison attended the Presbyterian church
dedication at New London Sunday.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
Dec, ).

Winter is here.
Zatisberg, the Belgrade cattle buy
er, was around last week.
The first steel frame wind mill in
this vicinity was raised at Geo. John
sons place last Wednesday.
Messrs. Peter Quistberg and Peter
Sundfodt, OF Belgrade, and Hans
Dahl, of Otter Tail county, visited in
this vicinity the first part Of last week.
Mr.. Dahl has just returned from a
visit to the old country.
The Georgeville creamery is not 60
Ing to operate during December.
Misses Malta and Emma Amundson
have now returned from South Oak.
Mr.. Martin Amundson returned
from Sisseton, S. D., last week.
Annie johnson entertained a num-
Der of her friends last Saturday nigh ht.
A number of "SIough side Ave"
people attended the literary and debate
at Lintonville last Friday night, a
good time is reported. We under
stand Lintonvillle people are figuring
on to have some lively meetings this
coming winter.
Who is it now that didn't vote for
Lind, we havn't met more than one
yet that says he voted for Eustis.
The question for debate at Linton
vile last Tuesday was "Resolyed
that the government should own the
railroads. the verdict was in favor
of the negative.
Some of our most enterprising boys
are talking about big scheme. 1t is
a good one, push it through. =:
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
Notice..

Will every lady who uses Rumford's
baking powder kindly save the labels
that is, the portion of the label
around the cover on which is printed,
''Half Pound, " Zone Pound, - :'Three
Pounds" or Five Pounds ?'' Insert
the knife under the label, cutting it
once, and peel the label from the cover,
Please send labels to Mrs Crasswell,
Mrs. Rodlun or Mrs. Getchell. This
is to help the local W. @. r. u. finan-
cially. SEC. w. G.. t.. u.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
Irving.

Lee. :.
Hans Paulson and wife arrived at
their home here last Thursday. They
had been visiting with friends at Min
neapolis. and Mr.. Paulson was taken
suddenly i'll and at this writing it is
uncertain whether he will recover or
not.
Miss Nina Olson who is student
of the St. Cloud Normal School spent
her Thanksgiving vacation with her
mother at this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Johnson, of
Belgrade, are guests of Mrs. Johan-
nes Erickson at this place.
Mrs. Andrew Larson, of Waverly,
and Miss LOUISA Olson, of uffalo,
Minn., are visiting with their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Olson at this place.
Miss Myrtle Clark has succeeded in
securing position as teacher in the
vicinity of Hawick.
Arnt Carlson, formerly a resident
of Green Lake township, has entered
the employ OF Ole Solum at this place.
Gustave A. Erixson resumed his
duties as teacher in Dist. No. 81 last
Monday, after. having spent the
Thanksgiving vacation at his home.
Miss Esther Markell, of Willmar,
spent the week with friends at this
place.
Alexandra Erixson is busy attend.
ing to his extensive collection busi-
ness.
Peter Peterson is the local solicitor
for the Mamre & Dovre Mutual Insur-
ance Co. ...-
s.. Stenberg and his son Fred are
both applicants for the position as
butter-maker of the Irving creamery.
Mrs. David Abbott, OF New Paynes-
vile, is visiting relatives here.
The people Of this township have
contributed q donation of about $25,
as a Christmas present for the Or
phan's Home at Minneapolis. The
work Of soliciting and receiving dona-
stlons was done BY Mrs. s on and
Kullberg
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
s." Gifts? Gifts?
' Wennerlund can help you solve the
problem.
County News
Sunburgh.

DeC. ).
r. K. Fjelstad held prayer meet
ing at Embret Rudningen Sunday
evening.
Little Henry Mortenson injured his
right foot and is now under treatment
at DIR. Leach at Brooten.
Ole Jellum is back from St. Paul
where he has been under medical treat
ment at DR.. Beckman.
Mr.. Even Hellerud from Tacoma,
Washington will spend the winter with
his mother, Mrs. II. Hellerud.
Mr.. Tangvald from Minneapolis is
around getting orders for Folke
Bladet and selling books.
A number of Sunburghites has gone
to their farms in Atkin county.
Ole Handy lost valuable horse
Saturday on the road to Kerkhoven.
The sewing society met at Mrs. o.
Veltikol Thursday at West Norway
Lake.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
Ringvi11e.

Nov. Il.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. A. Sonstegord, OF
Lake Johanna, visited here over Sun
day.
Messrs. Arnt and Emil Olson re.
turned to Wisconsin last week.
Mr.. Swan Gunderson returned home
last week, he has been working down
near St. Paul for some time.
Messrs. Seboe and Johns on are en-
joying an outing up by Mill Lock.
Tomorrow Tuesday if weather per-
mits it Geo. NJ. johnson and Anton
Iverson will start for Sisseton, S. D.,
on wheels.
Tomorrow a wedding will occur at
Ringville, the contracting parties are
Ole-C G. Olson formerly of Belgrade but
now of Ringville and Miss Amelia
Hesleberg of Mayville, N. D. We ex-
tend our congratulations and best
wishes.
"Meat and drink" is the old motto
of life but "meet and drink is now
becoming just as popular.
WORRY.
We had worried all the year
Thought the crops would surely fail
i Unless God would send us rain,
Unless God kept back the hail.
Worried ere twas planting time;
Thought the spring was cold and late;
Feared the very elements .
Would combine to spoil our fate. &C..
Thought Of locusts, chinchbugs, flies, ii. .
Rust and mildew for the grain;
On our brows q worried scowl 5zs%@>.-
Came, and would not leave again.
Thus we worried all the year, ;.
Tl our granaries over-hlowed, 1 3:
And the corn peeped from the crib
Bright and clean and many-rowed. =.sSs
Then OF glad Thanksgiven time S45
How we smiled and praised ourselves,
That, by patient toll end faith,
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
Edwards.

Dec. |.
Cold weather and snow is the topic
of the day.
Miss Helena Flekke departed for
WatOnwan Co. last Friday.
Paul Peterson and family visited
with N. p. Hanson last Sunday.
Anton johnson and Emil Erickson
made a trip to New London for wood
last week.
Willie Lundberg, of Willmar, Wis.
tied in these parts last Sunday.
Misses Lydia and Martha Thiling,
Of Clara City, visited with G. A. Lie.
pod last week.
Pete Larson of Willmar transacted
business in this town last Monday.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
Lake Lillian

Dec. 5.
Ole E. Erickson drove to Willmar
last Tuesday with an immense load of
wheat, drawn by two teams.
Oscar Lundquist is out peddling
patent medicines. N4~~~
Emil Hoglund has sent for carload
Of elm wood.
Miss Lovisa; Lindquist is staying at
Wil]mar visiting friends.
Mrs. And. Ray moved to Willmar
last Friday.
Peter Westling has returned from
Minneapolis where he attended the
wedding of a brother.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07

NOV. ~.
The advance agent OF winter is now
here.
Messrs. Ebert Johnson and Wm.
Nelson and some more parties, whose
names we have been unable to find out,
left last Friday for a trip to the old
country.
A number of Ringville people had a
"hop" at Geo. M. Johnson's place
last Saturday evening.
Peter Stenerson, of Ringville, and
Peter SundAodt, Of Brooten, will soon
start on the long journey to the old
country.
Anton Syverson went to Wisconsin
yesterday. He is going to work in
the woods.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
Wi11fnar Seminary.

Opened Oct. +, 1898. Good instruc-
tlon IN all common studies. Complete
business college. Board at cost. Tui-
tiOn reasonable. Instrumental music
in charge of Miss Maria Railson. For
catalogues or further particulars ad-
dress
H. S. HILLEBOE, Principal,
Willmar, MINI.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
Ebony Goods! Ebony Goods {!

Our toilet sets in solid ebony are
arriving daily. We offer a fine line
in CLOTH BRUSHES, HAIR BRUSHES.
COMBS, MIRRORS, and the popular
MIL1TAIRE BRUSHES. Ebony articles
make an elegant present.
WENNERL LUND'S.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
Lingering Coughs,

Lingering cough that Chang on' and
may epd in consumption, are "broken
up" by 4'.77"' DR.. Humphreys Specific
for Colds and Grip. 25 cents, all
drug ggists. e
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
WTLLMAR.
Real Estate Transfers.

Holland, Nov. 2S-FredricksOn &
Prins to William Windhorst SW4,
Sec. 36. $400.
Lake Elizabeth, Dec. 5-Enma Bow
man to Nels E. johnson NE1 NW1,
Sec. p. 5000.
Whitcfeld, Nov. 29-St. P. M. & NJ.
Ry. co. to Siguard Berkness SW4
NE4, NW4 SCI, Sec. 81. $500.
Edwards, Nov. 30-A. Siervogel to
Kandiyohi Go. Bank NW4, Sec. 7.
81, 900.
St. Johns, Dec. 2-Henry G. Nelson
to E. A. Malmin E4 NE4, NW4 NE4,
NE4 NW4, Sec. 8. $1,000.
Green Lake, Nov. 2S-L. Aug. o.
son to John Olson, undivided of 5
of lot 4, Sec. 8, lot of lot s, Sec. 10.
$500.
Dovre, Dec. 2-Christian Bitterness
to John Syvertson SCI NE4, Sec. 33.
$500.
Arctander, Dec. John A. Norman
to Syvert S. Reigstad e. NE4, SW4
NE4, lot }, Sec. %. $290O
Village of New London, Nov. 29-
Andrew Printz to Nils N. Haramoen
lots and 5, block 5, Larson's add. {.
1925.
Village of Atwater-Ole and Elsie
Anders on to And. P. Sager lots 2 and
3, block 21. $500.
Village of New London-Hattie G..
McDermott and Chas. E. Sperry to
John Olson lots l, 2, 9 and 10, block
I, Larson's add. $500.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
Rose1and.

DeC. j.
Miss Tilda Lindquist departed for
Minneapolis last Saturday.
Agnie Hallquist is at present stay
ing with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Lindquist have
moved to their new home in Renville
county.
A certain man ventured to cross a
slough on the ice last Thursday when
all of sudden he broke through.
We suspect that he received a very
refreshing bath.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
Reliable Salesman Wanted

We do notpromise great riches but
can make it an object to the right man
to sell our Lubricating Oils and
Greases. Address us at once. The
Euclid Oil Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
ROd1nn Bros.

Those knowing themselves to be in
debted to above firm are advised to
call and settle at once, as their ac-
counts must be closed up at once,
NELS RODLUN.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
Wood For Sale.

Cord wood. oak and popple poles,
two and a half mines west of New
London. Prices reasonable.
HENNING OLANDER
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07

$ Take Rocky Mountain Tea. See it
exterminat poison. Feel it revitalize
your blood and nerves and bring back
mat happy, Joyous feeling Of boyhood
days. A. b. Mossberg, druggist.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
Marriage Licenses.

Dec. 2-John Franklin Jones and
Tekla Josephine Wall.
Dec Ernest r. M artin and Mollie
.#:. :.s /. @#. u. b ~. *.@
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07

Parties have stolen our labels, style
of package, and tell the sick that
"Our" tea is just like Rocky Noun
tain Tea. They would ruin your
health for little added profit. Be-
ware A. E. Mossberg, druggist.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
DRY WOOD FOR SALE,

By P. H. Parsons, Section 6, Town
of Harrison.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07

For safe and reliable fire insurance
call on John T..otos, first floor ri
bune building (
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
To Cure A Cold In One Dav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund money if it
fails to cure: 25c. The genuine has
L. B. Q. on each tablet. -. -
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07

Good things heaped our pantry shelves.
One who heard us talk would think
We had never doubted God:
Were He not all merciful
He would make US feel His rod.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07
For Sale Cheap

A $3.50 Gilbert Square Piano in
good order for $50. if taken soon, Or
will trade in a good fresh mich cow,
or one to come in soon. Call at gal
lery over post Office.
J. c.. FORSBERG.
Willmar tribune., 1898-12-07

Nov 20
The advance agent OF winter is now
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-04
THE ORIGIN or THs cUB4y pL4G

From The Pttsburs Commercial Gazette
reader Of The Commercial Gazette" asks
IN" origin and meaning Of the Cuban flag OPP
portuucy at this time comes an interoe.in e,
story concerning IL from Or John Guiteras OF
the University OF Pennsylvania who IL better
known a. scientist and physician than az "A
representative II the Cuban Juuta. Or Cutie
IaSs story IS interesting and fascinating II
dates back TO the days OF romance and ad-
venture. When General Narciso Lopez soma
lime officer in tho Spanish Army aftcrwarI
rcvolutonist ard rlibustcr first championcd the
cause of cuba Librr Though born IN Neuc2-
ueia, Lopez loved his adopted people Seeing
The oppression and misery under which they
groaned. hc resigned his commission In the
ranks ~ SPAIN ana came to tho United States.
Here b" secretly organized an expedition with
which t' conquer the Pearl Of the Antilles and
lr'e 10 from The heavy yoke OF The mother COun-
try.
The nag" said Dr Gulteras. was designed
by General Lop"z in l>Jl. when for The second
time. b" invaded cuba. II Wd. first raised al
Card"ra@ IN tine aar-c year. Tho five stripes
stand FOR the hto departments into which Cubq
Was then divided. The colors Of the American
fag and the lone star were accepted because
thif movement II General Lopez had Some ten
dcr.y - annexation Texas. formerly the Lone
star state. had had her ambition grati1ed She
had been admitted g. the { MON six years before
TIE Cuban flag indicated the Generals wish
that this lone star new risen. should soon also
be- placed among the others in the glorious en-
hlcm oi the United States. When General Lopez
was KID Thy ne placed the star on a red field
instead ~ blue hc said 4 want 10 be a rebel
in everything. even against hcraldry.' The
original designs ard the first Cuban flag ever
made are at present IN the possession OF Mar
ciso \. Nillaverde Cuban patriot. Of New
York CITY
You may also say" said Or Gulteras chat
there is some question To the shade of the
blue Of the Cuban flag. The Cubans seem to
prefer light blue. but I have always main
tanned that the colors should bee those Of the
American flag
So the story ~ the flag of Cuba Lhre is the
story OF The beginning of her struggle against
oppression. Forty eight years ago II seemed "a
though the efforts Of General LOPEZ had been IN
vain. His expedition failed. a year or 50 after
he raised the lone star over the captured citadel
Of Cardcnas hc was taken prisoner 10y the Span
iards carried to Havana and garrOted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-04

cation Building, In Grand-st. The inde&ins IS
done according 20 Assembly districts. streets
and nunibers- knowing the location OF a
house and opening he proper case iia"er'
cards are found. one for each child for school
age in that house. on this card is printed the
child's name. and round HOES punched by an
electric machine designate the facts concern
ing that child.
BY this method there are given the age. pre-
else date OF birth. sex and race whether the
child goes TO a public or private school. IS
at work. excused from schooling for any other
legal reason. or is an hlbitual truant The
card also tells whether the child is deaf and
dumb. crippled. blind. in:ane or wanting" 1t
also indicates illiteracy. The habitua truanis
are recorded on red-cdged cards the iilteraics
on black edged cards. both Of which can easily
be picked out by running over tho drawers. II
is expected that this system will prove OF
great practical value. and the truaut officers
will begin to make use OF it this fall.
THE COURSE OF NATURE STUDY.
These Investigations are only n part Of Mr.
Stewards plans. however. Another OF his prot
ects is 10 extend thu course Of nature study
In the public schools by having classes for
outdoor work. in the parks or elsewhere. He
Is about TO propose series 81 outdoor
classes for drawing and observation. each to be
In charge OF teacher. who shall be a special
ist In small way lie has experimental
along these lines in the vacation schools this
summer. and with good success. He wants
school tents in the parks where this work can
be done In pleasant weather and the report
he is now preparing for the Board Of Superin-
tendents will recommend the establishment OF
these in an experimental way.
He Is In favor, too of having the recreation