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Evening star., 1898-07-09

the spring; they watch fishes, snails, tur-
ties and pollywogs in the aquarium; yet
the wise teacher is not satisfied, for She
knows the best of nature cannot be
brought indoors Not only does she long
to bring nature to the child, but tar more
take the child to nature. 1t is sometimes
said "kindergartners want the earth"
Yes, we reply, I'VE want 1t not figura-
lively, but literally" Miss Merrill spoke
Of the efforts made in our largest cities to
have as many cut-of-town gardens as pos
was simply tc arouse an interest in child
gardens, II possible. and to make each kin
dergartner dissatisfied until she is certain
that an outside garden is an impossibility
Miss Merrill quoted reports from Philadel-
phia, st. Louis, Chicago and Boston, CIV
ing accounts Of outdoor children's gardens
In st. Louis one enterprising kinder
gartner turned an old brick yard into a
living flower garden, helped in her work
by eighty little children Philadelphia re-
ports twenty gardens.
A letter from Baroness Won Bulow, who
last year Travelled extensively in the United
States, stated her surprise at the absence
Of gardens even in the small towns, where
ground could be secured. In closing, Miss
Merrill told a story of little boy who said
his kindergarten wasn't garden at all ="
and she urged each Kindergarten to do
her best during the coming year to remove
this reproach.
Ideal play of the kindergarten was ably
treated by Miss Susie Pollock of Washing
ton. She pied for recognition Of child's
spontaneous activity, an activity which
means growth Of mind and body and spirit
to show interest in their thoughts and
plays. to be In sympathy with their games
and 20 influence end direct their Inherent
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EDUCATIONAL PRESS.
Discussion on the Classification of
Matter,

The Educational Press Association met
yesterday afternoon in Mt. Vernon Church.
The officers of the association are John
Mcdonald of Topeka, president; William
G. Smith of Minneapolis, secretary; and
George p. Brown of Bloomington. treas-
urer.
How Should Matter Be Classified in
Educational Journalist" was the subject
of the principal paper, which was read by
Mr.. H. NJ. Pattengill, editor OF the Anchi-
gan School Moderator. Mr.. Pattengilrs
paper was interesting, dealing as II did
with the problems which beset the editors
of educational journals. 1t was followed
by discussion which participated in
by Aaron Grove. editor of the Colorado
School Journal, OF Denver: A. E. Winshsp
editor of the Journal OF Education. OF Bos-
ton: c. NJ. Parker. editor of the School
News. of Taylorville. H. Miss Sara d.
Jenkins. editress of Popular Educator,
Boston: T. B. McHeath, editor OF Florida
School Exponent Jacksonville; and Frank
H Kasscn, editor OF Education, Boston.
A general discussion followed. The SUBJ
jects: Relation OF Advertising Rates 70
Circulation" led by S. Y. Gillian, editor of
the Western Teacher, of Milwaukee. Wis;
rs 1t Good Business Policy to Exchange
Advertising Space for Space or for
Goods?" led by c. NJ. Parker. editor of
School News of Taylorville and ITO What
Extent Should We Exchange With News
papers?" led by Howard A. Gass editor Of
the Missouri School Journal, of Jefferson
City, Mo.
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the number sense and the tone sense found
in children?
z Do pupils who think tones readily
catch melodies with equal facility, and vice
5. After the pitch I sounded how MANY
pupils can start familiar rune without
further aid or suggestion?
l. Take list OF pupils who are prompt
ana alert during the physical exercises and
see whether or not this list comedies with
any of the above classiiicat!ons
The work in sight-singing should be con-
dCcteo on the basis Of individual inte!li-
gence. 1t is not intended to disp ense with
songs until every individual puDil has mas
tered tone relation; on the contrary, song
singing should be continued ia all grades
Notwithstanding the fact that the ma iority
OF children sing by ear. line n ust be
draWn, however between the two methods
of singing, and a certain amoun- Of time
devoted to each.
We mist not deceive ourselves any longer
by takir g for granted that knowledge of
the col itructive elements of music Will
come incidentally through Song practice
This work should receive the same careful
attention that is now given TO the number
work; every child should learn 10 think
tcres independently, and in order to ac-
compish this, individual effort should he
required.
The following classification ID suggested
for carrying out the work d Individual
singing:
l. Those who can sing all the sounds OF
the scale in any order.
,. Those who can think few tones but
have not mastered them all
3. Those who sing by ear only.
T. The monotones.
At every singing lesson the pupils should
take seats in the rows according TO this
classification.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Conglon's ad-
oress President McFadon appointed the fol-
lowing committee, which will have in
charge the nominations for officers for the
department for the coming year: Mr.. F. L.
Howard OF Bridgeport, Conn; Miss L.
Hawn of East Orange, v. J.. and Miss s. /.
BHington. They will report on Tuesday
afternoon next, when the election will take
place. Mr.. McFadon then thanked the local
committee for the handsome decorations OF
palms with which the speakers platform
lad been surrounded and the meeting ad-
journed. general invitation is issued to
the public to be present at the next meet
Ing of the department Tuesday sfternoon
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION,
Great Interest Shown in This Import
ant Department.

Great Interest Shown In This Import
ant Department.
The large attendance at the Universalist
Church yesterday afternoon plainly Illus
trated that in no other branch of modern
education is there more interest taken than
in that devoted to the physical improve
ment of the young. The president Of the
section, DR.. Clyde Ernst Ehinger was
born near Keokuk, Iowa, In 1853, and edu-
Gated in the public schools of Keokuk and
at the Iowa State University. He read
medicine with his father. DR.. Geo. E.
Ehinger Of Keokuk, Iowa, and later grad
uated In medicine at the Chicago Homeo-
pathic College in 1850. After serving for a
year and a half as resident physician at
Cook County Hospital he began the prac-
tice of his profession I'M Chicago. He aban-
doned practice in 1859 to take up the work
Of physical training. In 1890 he graduated
from tha Anderson Normal School of
Gymnastics' at Brooklyn. N. Y. Soon af-
ter gradua ton he was called to take charge
Of the magnificent new gymnasium at the
West Chester State Normal School, and
has continued at the head of the physical
He has made the physical department of
this school one Of thel foremost in the
country. e. he
DR.. Ehinger is a. member and for three
years served as treasurer OF the american
Association for the Advancement of Ply
sical Education" He Is president of the
Pennsylvania district" Of that associa-
ton.
With such a leader the department. IN
naturally at the front in association af-
fairs.
DR.. Henry Ling Taylor Of New York took
for his subject Exercise and Vigor." In
the course of his scholarly address DR.. Tay-
lor said:
Commissioner w. T. Harris spoke upon
the effect Of exercise upon the vital organs
The normal human infant displays an al
iryif
Is necessary to it's vigor and growth. Il,
childhood muscular activity is largely ex-
htbited in play, which is both tonic and ed
ucational; a large share of chiIdren's play
should take place out of doors and with
other children. During the school age
while the play impulse should not he check
ed. more formal physical training during
school hours should be added, aud because
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discouraging a too narrow specialism and
by substituting group contests for those of
Individuals. During maturity and decline
the monotony of too specialized labor, the
restraint of city life, and the ravages of
too keen a competition, characteristic of
our age and country, may be mitigated by
the pursuit of some interest during leisure
out of DOORS such as climbing rambir &
with rod, gun, or camera, or the Indulgence
of a taste for scenery or for the study of
rocks, pla nts, insects, or birds in their
habitually and nationally practiced, will
conserve and harmonize the vital energies
and give mental breadth and poise.
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activity to a higher and more controlled
expression.
Miss Pollock dwelt on the movement Of
dancing as a beautiful and necessary ex-
preston of the activity If spontaneous and
childlike. 1T is rhythmic movement and
expression without distinction or sex. SIM
ply by children as children, not as so many
girls with SO many boys, so-called part
ners-ideas entirely foreign to Froebels S
philosophy"
Miss Pollock closed with an appeal to the
the heart-mother and the Kindergarten to
study the child's best good for the future
profit of this life and the next.
Evening star., 1898-07-09
One MONTH FREE!
Proposition, Never Before Equaled in Its Lib
erality, Made by Doctor Cowden for the
Health and Benefit Of the People Of Wash
ington and Vicinity.

This offer is made with view Of demonstrating
clearly and in a forcibe manner the great adsau-
tage of taking treatment for all chronic diseases
during the summer months.
Regardless Of the expense and labor involved in
carrying out such a project. no pains will lie
spared in giving each and every patient such at
tention as is tecet sary TO & positive and perma-
nent cure
1t is needless to state that this offer will lie
eagerly accepted by all thoughtful and economical
people desiring the great benefits Of method of
treatment that cures where all others fail. Time
and again Doctor Cowden has urged that two or
three months treatment in summer will accom-
plish In most cases, more than five or six in
winter. All " no have suffered from Deafness,
Catarrh Asthma, Bronchitis. Lung Troubles and
other chronic diseases krow that during the
mer months Nature herself has given them
relief. The chances for taking fresh cold repeat
edly greatly lssened and the natural vitality
OF the system, instead of being exerted to with
stHnd acute attacks. attempts to throw OF the
fetters OF the chronic lingering diseases. 1t is
but reasonable to assume therefore, that with the
best medical treatment under such favorable cir
cumstances recovery in all durable is
sured.
Doctor Cowdene offer of a months treatment
free is made as an induce ment to the afflicted 10
take advantage of the present favorable of
ths year TO rid the system OF disease polsons and
regain health. 1t will appeal to the good sense
and Judgment Of every 1t is an offer which
no one suffering from any chronic disease should
allow to pass unaccepted.
Here is Doctor Cowde1's offer:
course of treatment before August L,
and to every old patient renewing
treatment before that date, he pro-
poses to give during the course one
months treatment and medicines
absolutely free.
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DIVERSE EFFECTS
Influence Of Topography and Climate
on National Development.
PROF. JACQUES ". REDWAY'S ADDRESS
Prof. w. j. MCGEE of WASHINGTON
Discusses Geospheres.
THE GENERAL DEBATE
PROF. JACQUES ". REDWAY'S ADDRESS
THE GENERAL DEBATE

The meeting of the National Educational
Association at the Grand Opera House this
A lumber of distir guished educators were
on the stage and in the audience. and
scholarly addresses were delivered. w. w.
Stetson, vice president of the association
for Maine, presided. The exercises were
opened with prayer by Rev. J. G. Butler,
pastor of the Luther Place Memorial
Church. A delegation of Ohio teachers
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LIP READING,
Interesting Exhibit by Deaf Mutes n
Franklin Building,

FRANKLIN building.
An interesting meeting was held at the
Franklin school building, K and 18th
streets. this morning at 10 O. clock, at which
time a class of deaf mute children, pupils
OF the Ohio Institution for the Deaf and
Dumb, gave remarkable exhibition in lip
reading.
Superintendent Jones Of the Ohio institu-
ton Is with the children, also Mrs. Mansen
supervising teacher of speech, and Miss
Eliza O'Hara. Miss Virginia Leggett and
Miss Irene Baggs, teachers of the children
With the party, also, is Mrs. Gipson, wife
OF Mr.. Gipson, member of the board Of
trustees; Miss Gipson, Mrs. Jones and Miss
Marjorie Jones.
The children Of the class are: Roscoe w,
Lichtz Of Wooster, Ohio, aged twelve
years, second year at school; James Nc
Gratten, Youngstown, eleven years old.
first year at school; Emma ]. Newman,
Springfield, ten years old, second year at
school; Francis s. Rumsey VermilIion.
Erie county, ten years old, second year at
school; Vira M. Hoskinson, Montpelier.
Williams county, ten years old, second year
at school. and Anna Lowery of Cincinnati.
Evening star., 1898-07-09

systematic physical training forms es-
sential part of a solid education. ii should
take its place in the curriculum on a par
with the other studies. Competitive ath-
letics. while useful to the community as
stimulus, may prove harmful to individ
uals. especially during growth; their prin-
cipal dangers may be much diminished by
Evening star., 1898-07-09
educational Convention Report..

An interesting report of the proceedings
Of the National Educational Association
convention will be published each day in
The Evening Star. Copies from July 7 to
1S. inclusive. will be mailed to any address
In the United States on receipt OF 10 cents
at The Star ONCE. corner 11th and PennsyI-
Yania avenue.
Evening star., 1898-07-09
Living Proof.

Rev. l. l.. SMITH. COS 9th st. s.w.
interfered with his business and profession Noises
also stopped.
Miss l.. KELLY, 1115 4I-2 st. sw
cured OF acne 0are. piuples. completely covering
her face). She became sensitive about her AZ
Fiction that she would not 20 among her friends
in social way. She as very unhappy. Had
tried everything and given up hope Of a cure She
is well now and very grateful for the relief.
Mr. j. C. kREIG. I222 III st. NV. had
CStarrh that had finally poisoned his whole sys-
TEN; although young nan. almost a ply
scai wreck; his stomach almost killing him; could
eat nothing without suffering; cured and took
rigid examination for the army; passed: is ut
the front and has been promoted to hospital stew
ard.
Miss GRACE HARRISON, 4OI 18th st
sw. Had been deaf for several years Had ring
ing ears Teacher and parents thought her stub
bern and dull; was cured and has proved to be a
bright, cheerful intelligent child.
Mr.. w. KELLY, 35S l. st. .e cough
ed lost flesh and strength; too weak to work: had
bleeding spells; gave up hope after many trials;
cured and well; working and cheerfully recon-
mends the treatment that cured him
Mr.. J. w. EWING of the Treasury
Department: Had what he called, after trying
many remedies, incurable eczema Commenced
treatment without any hope OF relief The result
was surprise and very gratifying az he is cured
and permanently 30
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DIR. j. M. COWden,
us 18th Street Northwest.

once Hours-s am. to IL N; to pm; to
pm. daily; sundays and holidays 10 am to 1
nm
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1.-The Only Exceptions"

Ihe free month applies to all diseases except
cataract ind obesity. These ailments are treated
on plan OF absolute guarantee to cure and are
not included the offer. Cataract cured without
the knife. Obesity cured without dieting or dan
Evening star., 1898-07-09
Importance of Spanish Language.

An interesting discussion regarding the
Importance of the Spanish language as q
part of the educational system Of the coun-
try was precipitated by Mr.. Lucky, super
intendent Of the schools of Pittsburg, Pa,
who offered a preamble and resolution to
the effect that :" the commercial interests
or the United States with her sister repub-
lies on this continent are rapidly Increasing
In Importance. and a. present occurrences
Indicate that our trade will soon need foy-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-03
POOR INNS JOKE.
II Was 10 Be at The Expense OF het :
Whiskercd Man. but It Turned Out othef'
wise.

Just as the stage rode over the noun
tain made a sharp turn to the flsnt
caught sight of a grave ana n fude iit'iu
board and when the driver WAS asheu
about it he replied:
That's the grave of jim burns an olu
friend of mine, who was Killed thar '"o
vars ago.
"Kflled by Indans?" asked.
mo. sir, No Injuns around yere 10 XIII
anybody
"A bear. perhaps? .,,
mo. sir. Pore old Jim was killed lur a
Joke. and I'm not feelin easy about IL
Wit. I was comm over this trail with I'VE
passengers. and when we stopped down
at Mu1phy'S fur dinner, same as TO-DAY,
one Of the passengers came 10 me ana
seq: , ,.
Tom. mebbe We hey noticed that
Teller among us with the red WnlSkets
and a loud voice? He's sassy ana ne =
full o brag, and we want to huhiple MN
into the dust
How you going to do it?, SEE |.
| ".We'H put up a job on nm SEE ne.
| He's BLOWN around that this stage
| can't be robbed while he's along IL
you'll git somebody to hold US up aiio
| humble old red whiskers Wen make up
| a purse of so.
:" II was to be IA joke" I oueried-
| yes. a Joke on the old red-whlskerec
man = replied the driver. Jim Burns
| happened to he thar that day, ana as ne
was a great hand fur joke put up t IN
Job with him. | gin him hail an houi ih'
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THE CORPORAL HAD THE FLAG.
The CoIonel's Grandstand Play for Votes up.
set by Mistake in Dates.

"Thara IL ono roa,, in JIinots who If ha
oy-ar INNS for ofii[n araiI1 yi1l a. II an
so-}.. ot f,,r +.o1[ ~, ~ a., ea;d On
OH 1,olificion to - S,1n rano,,taT ~ tbinit
m, az. in saT.ino tlot tba +i,,,a n.n,,t
Nv, I.n.rs .l.1o ,-ba7, M - - ,n1,If
M ,,,1 - ,t " l,,,3iI g. -. IN
49," ~ ,t',l' @ - ~
60 - On" Pi1S W lil''t hii" N
"a" y ICY o!i III iliIn''s We II, oiIe - s'F
Il'.ilVl Towns "il1rt We y. A. T. hau q
state reunion, won name the town
OF the man. Tor the town was not 10
blame ana the man has settled down and
gone to work for living.
tie was a colonel IN an ILLINOIS lntan-
try regiment in the war. For good
many years after the war the Illinois
colonel hau NOT much show. because there
were so many ma ior generals and briga-
der generals who had to he taken care
Of in the political conventions About Il
wears after the Unnloasantnpss however
the colonies began to fight the war over
and ten c:,rf1D sforic,. AT tho reunions and
some of then, took off their cork le,rs
Tho coIoupl nf INV efnr,. haes,n IA Ioc,-
ran for +ha r1,hnroatoriaI no,ri,o,ic,,
naar1,- woo ,.o.3rs j., .d,11,1.o ~ 1,,,,, :
49,, !o,,,it. - y -
49, NouHIS VI. nu'r'S" ~,
49, li; =; IL " i'9 ~ regiment """
So' nm ~ ~ my - ny Houidt
~ 'ile aiiil .., Ituhlotl OF the - "A. a.
OF the state preceding the state cohVen-
non apout Two months. OF course, my
lFienu the coiohei had everything cooked
ana prlmed Tor surprise rally in hehalt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-03

the first time in my life that my
hoss-laff had been chded. 1t spilled
my fun. | went out of the house with
some of the crowd that had been enjoy
ing my laf and we went over in one of
them by 4 parks that you have here
Purity soon | was tellin some more yarns
and then the crowd begin to tell me some
new yarns and / nearly fell often the
bench. Bein out o door | let my laff out
Jest throWed the lines over the dash
hoard. you know, and enjoyed myself.
Policeman comes along and said if we
wanted to make that kind of Il noise we'd
have to move.
Il told him the noise as he called it
was a laff. and | asst. him if a man
couldn't enjoy hisself in New York. He
said mustn't laff SO LOUD 1t was then
late and everybody around the neighbour
mood must Il gone to bed. / had a room
with two beds in the hotel and when [
went back to turn in. the cierk calm
me by name ies' as if he'd knowed me
all his life. said he had changed me. |
toid him / reckoned not, as | felt about
the same. He said he meant he had
changed my room. Said he thought may
be the other gentleman might disturb
me. 50 he changed me to a room by my
afraid ] d sit TO talkin to the other man
and laff
Il went TO the single room and when [
got in it | couldn't hardly get my breath.
sat down on the bed and kind o'smiled
as thought. Then ! hearn a knock on
the door and when | said Come in one of
them ice pitcher boys struck in his head
ana asst me did ring. / reckon Ia laffed
agin'."
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Points and Moot-points.

The play-soul is born for the work-soul.
Artistic genius shades Il man in youth
and suns him in old age.
The shade hurts not the soul that loves
the sun.
Art has a cruel spring, but a kind au-
tumn.
Art is more inspiring to the non-artist
than nature is.
Young men should keep their faces
toward nature. their backs toward art.
Pure art is beautiful act of devotion
worship made visible
Art is the various and large language of
inspired souls.
=, Poetry is the universal art religion is
the supreme art.
wee somehow makes closer connection
with reality than virtue does.
Mingled virtue and vice makes very
uncertain twilight in the. human soul
hence these standings.
Ihcre are virtues and vices we cannot
imagine; there are none, probably. we are
incapable of
Virtue is point a hairs breadth either
way IS vice. Virtues and vices go in
troops from fear of the enemy.
Vice in youth is like snow in summer;
wee IN old age like mire in winter
Birds are singing in the path of duty:
wolves are bowling on the road to pleas
ure.
Dissipation is glare without heat. APP
parent summer; death under flowers.
a little cloud covers heaven: a little
vice eclpSes the soul.
~ " e are cock-sure of our virtues, but the
',PNNi snaps MS t1IiSeT Ut them. very
justly, as the sequel shows.
God froWns terribly on the unnatural
and the unwholeSome.
The seven deadly sins are at our elbow
unless the one virtue of love is in our
heart to render them Invisible
Man does as well as he feels He feels
badly.
Marriage is span. not tandem.
COD mixed things in order to keep us
busy.
The lazy slide into hell because it is
down grade
Those who will not permit US to have
secrets compel us to-
Sin is sweet; it has no other recommen-
dation.
Men sail the same sea, but not in the
same boat.
Modern civilization is bloodless but if is
praihieSS. nerVeleSS ana heartlcsS as we'll
curiosity keeps us alive; if we knew the
last act we should not sit out the per
Torrance.
Man is the ball; business is the bat
excitement is the god of fools.
vanity is the charm we have for our
selves.
Barren fig trees are always dreaming of
fruit. "a
- Opportunity is mad if we let it Slip
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