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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-06-30

VIM. Shive, convicted of robbing old
man Wlllems and his son near BUTLER,
has at last been taken to the peniten-
tiary. His attorney, Judge Martin,
made race to Topeka for say of
execution, but failed to get before the
court in time. The case, however, has
been appealed and will go before the
supreme court again, where it has been
once reviewed and remanded for new
trial. The case is being hard fought.
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last December, there was organized an association of the State Teachers. of His tory: The purpose. as expressed in the bers, Is ito promote the study and teach ing of history" Back of the thus broadly stated purpose are specific plans; the three most prominent are: To assist sec ondary schools in the selection of a we'll chosen, working historical library; to ad- vance along definite lines the study of local history; to assist teachers in second- ary and grammar schools to a use of ori- ginal sources in their classes. The asso- citation elected an advisory board of five Professor Bernard Moses, of the State University, president: Professor Arley B. Show of the history department, Stanford University. vice-president Mrs R. F. Winterburn, supervisor of history in Stockton, secretary; E. M. Cox, Superin- Genevra Ssson of Palo Alto.
 At the first meeting of the advisory board. held very soon after the forma ton of the association. it was decided to pub fish a leaf1et containing the constitution and statement of the plans of the asso- citation. It Is intended that this leafiet shall be the first in a series publishing the results obtained by the association from its various lines of development and re- search It is hoped that all earnest his tory teachers. of California will become State may soon feel the results of com bined efforts for the promotion of the study of history-,a subject whose power full influence can hardly be overestimated in the formation of character of the man and of the citizen.
 Southern California Teachers Associa- tion to be held at Los Angeles March 31 and April 1 and 2, are progressing rapidly and everything indicates a large and one of the best meetings in the history of the association. Many prominent educational people have signif1ed their willingness to
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pledge: T will try to be kind to all l1v- ing creatures, and will try to protect them from cruel usage.
 This together with the talks Of the teachers is very good as far as 1t goes, but unfortunately. book which really belongs to the grown-upS and is not at all suitable for textbook use was placed in the hands of the pupils: or this req, son, and because, as MT. White expressed it. arithmetic, grammar, etc, have re- quired so much more attention this year, the bands have not been generally es- tablished in the schools. and interest in the movement has rather Tagged, which is indeed a pity.
 Some may argue that the talks given by the teachers on kindness to animals may serve quite the same purpose as the or ganiZation of Bands of Mercy, but with this I cannot agree. If John Smith is vicious boy given to constant pummeling and fighting. never able to look at a cat talks on the love he should have for ani- mals and his duty toward them may do some good. but how much? On the other hand John Smith, sitting either as a lis tener or as president of a Band of Mercy on Friday afternoon, when the children have their songs and recitations about an- imals and pets, and relate incidents of kindness or brutality overcome in their own experiences-this John Smith, say, will soon prove very different boy. That is judging from reports of personal ob- That the imaginary instance cited is by no means an unusual or extreme case of brutality, I might call upon many teach CTS in various parts of the city to verify.
 Let us then have more Bands of Mercy in our schools.
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at the last association meeting, treaung 1t with reference to the subjects taught. flr The main theme ", De; raiflie fifa" ie lel Talks on the Teaching of Literature and History (b) Talks on the Teaching l.. . or Geographyr Each talk will be followed phasized; Professor Sanford oT Stan1ora nf University will discuss "A Course or Scientific Study for Primary Graoes; sS;
 present on Tuesday, and Dr. Jordan will lecture Monday afternoon in the assem- ply hall of the High School and Tuesday Brooks will instruct the teachers on the subject of National Elocution' on Tues day. Miss Frances w. Lewis will give, a Grades an or tp Papef be fofowed Hn by discussion
 The programme for Wednesday will be arranged by Professor Thomas r. Bailey, who will conduct the lnsutute 9hat uayc Berkeley, and by the teachers or the county. Harr Wagner has promised to be present some time during ring tne gen thhsStute 10 10 Education" On Monday night at the High School there will be a reunion of teachers and their friends, F. E: Brooks, the California poet humor1St, Will furnish his artistic services.
 On Wednesday afternoon the institute will adjourn to meet with the southern California Teachers Association at Los Angeles. Teachers are requested to bring specimens of school work in all the vari- ous lines. Miss Edith Parrish, chairman of the exhibit committee, will receive all papers. Miss Ada Miller is chairman of the music committee
 MARGARET M. MOGEAU
 County Superintendent of Schools.
 At the last meeting in February the State Board of Education went into exec utive session to consider the matter of se- lecting an official educational journal, and when the doors were again thrown open it was announced that the Overland Monthly will, after the issuance of the March edition, cease to be the official or
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 TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS.

asleep on the summit of Mount Tamal- pais Myths are often the subject of dis cussion or reference in this class. and one day in effort to make clear the defini- ton of myth the teacher asked for sug- gestionS in connection with this figure on the mountain. Here are some of their answers. which were given with scarcely a moments hesitation:
 ''1. A sleeping beauty.
 '2. The wind and sun are her visitors. She is to be the bride of the one who awakens her. The fog Is the spirits of former worshipers
 ''3. The waves sing at her feet. The mountain is her bier.
 "4. She is the bride of the sea.
 "5. She is the guardian spirit of the Indians. When she fell asleep the In- dians yielded to the white man. When she awakens the Indians will rise and claim the land.
 ''6. She is the guardian spirit of Cali fornia and is sleeping but lightly; the slightest rumor of war would rouse her gigantic form to action.
 ''7. Shell Mound was an altar built for her worship.
 'S. She was picking flowers when she was lulled to sleep by the singing waves. She will sleep until the waves cease their song.
 Superintendent Margaret M. Mogeau has Issued the circular given below: To Teachers and Trustees of San Der nardino County: In accordance with sec ton 1860 of the Political Code of the State of California, I hereby call the County Institute for the week beginning March 2S. 1898, to convene at the San Bernardino High School. The principal features Of the programme will be as follows:
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The names of the members of the teams par ticpating in this contest were as follows: Linda Vista-A. F. Coffin. Mrs. John D. Eby John D. Eby. Dr. E. L. Dow.
 Alameda No. Mfrs. E. T. Henshaw, Mrs. Henshaw. F.. R. Sill, Mrs. E. R. Sill. Brown. T. H. Reynolds. J. G. Cox.
 Trist No. 3-Miiton C. Work, Jonathan Cur tis H. c. Richards, George E. Bates.
 Alameda No. 1-J. F. Halton, Miss Brown. S. M Haslett Mrs. S. M Haslett.
 Trist No. 2-Z. K Myers. Mrs. Daingerheld. A. B. Woodward. B. F. Macleod.
 Golden Rod-Mrs. Taylor. Mrs Krebs Mrs. Bell, Mrs Palmer
 San Francisco No. 1-Dr W. F. Lovegrove. Mrs. Lovegrove, Mrs. George E. Gates, Miss Goidstone-Joseph Goldstone. Leo W. Gold stone, NJ. A. Goldstone. Henry Goldstone
 Pickup-R. H. Parkhurst George NJ. Murphy, Mir Howard. Mir. Sturgeon.
 San Francisco No. 3-MrS. L.. w. Moore, MrS. Keith Mrs Lyser. Mrs. E. Washburn.
 San Francisco No. Miss Baldwin. Miss Crowley Mrs Schell, J. H. Harbour.
 Trist No. Mrs. Guptill. Mrs A. B. Wood ward Mrs. A. Fredericks. Mrs. z. K. Myers Mission-A. l.. Sobey Mrs. H. L. Seager. H. L. Seager c. R. Robinson:
 THE SECOND CONGRESS OF THE WoMAN's
 WHIST LEAGUE
 Two years ago last December the writer or these lines suggested to Miss Kate Wheelock. who is known by every lover of the game from the Pacific to the Atlantic, that In his opinion the time had come for action to be taken in regard to the formation of a ''Womans Whist League" -, Urged on to this gigantic work. she would
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by the association.
 The following are a few of the many subjects to be discussed: "The Brain III Education" J. M. Greenwood, president N E. A. Kansas City. Mo-; Training as a Factor in Education A. E. Winship, ton, Mass; Nineteenth Century Poets, W. H. Hudson. Stanford University, Cal; Decorative and Industrial Art, Henry T. Ardley. University of California; The Certification of Teachers, Samuel T.. Black, Superintendent of Public Instruc- tion: "Education for Culture Edward A. Ross, Stanford University; American Duniway Stanford University; Some Difficulties in the Present Development of the Common School Curriculum" c. c. Van Liew, Los Angeles Normal School; David Starr Jordan, president Stanford University; Bernard Moses, University or California; Martin Kellogg. president University of California;; Thomas F. H. Hoose University of Southern Cali fornia Julius Goebel, Stanford Uni- VerSity.
 A new and interesting feature of this meeting will be the Afternoon Round Ia ble sessions, of which there will be thir- teen, as follows:
 Thursday afternoon. March 31-School A. Hardenberg. secretary. Languages, A. E. Baker. chairman; Hattie A Reed, sec retary Art H. T. Ardley, chairman; G. H. Chilcote, secretary History, Lucille Eaves, chairman: M. A. Tucker, secre- tary. Kindergarten, Elsie Hasse, char man; Dora A. Haller, secretary. Science (High SchooD. L. B. Avery, chairman; B: Goebel, chairman; Charlotte A. knocn' secretary.
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Friday afternoon, April 1-Manual Trains A. Harris. secretary. English, Mary K. Polk, chairman; Emily A. Clark. secre- tary. Music, J. A. Foshay, chairman; A. D. Hunter, secretary. Mathematics, c. E. Hutton, chairman; J. W. Henry, secre- tary. Child Study, T. P. Bailey Jr., chair man; J. B. Moulux, secretary; Science (grade), l.. B. Avery, chairman; B. w. Griffith, secretary.
 The following are the officers of the as- sociation: J. P. Greeley, president, Santa Ana; C. L. Ennis, first vice-president, Los Angeles; Margaret NJ. Mogeau, second vice-president, San Bernardino; J. B. Mil lard, secretary, Los Angeles; c. Y. Roop, treasurer, Santa Barbara: G. H. Chilcote, transportation secretary, Los Angeles.
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Some two years ago there appeared m The Cali an account of the organization of Bands of Mercy in the various classes of the Jefferson School. The report or these clubs and the great good they ac- complished in doing away with nghtlne to a large extent, discouraging the apuse of Chinamen, and abolishing cruelty to animals was published far and wide, Tor the Massachusetts Society for the Ere, yention of Cruelty to Animals ordered 20 900 copies of the article and sent them broadcast over the country. This society has organized more than 3O,OO0 Bands of Mercy, and caused the circulation or over two million copies of Black Beauty, to say nothing of the vast mass of its other humane publications
 The work in our public schools. judging from the reports of the two principals, Miss Murphy and Miss Hart, who have fostered it in the Jefferson, as well as the result of Silas A. Whites earnest championship of the cause in the Spring Valley Grammar School, proves that no- where else can the seeds of kindness and love toward animals be Sown to greater advantage than in the schoolroom.
 So impressed was the veteran educator, John SWett, by this sentiment, that dur ing his superintendency he caused the principles of the movement, together with the following stanza, to be incor- porated in the old course of study:
 He prayeth best who loveth best
 All things, both great and small.
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gan of the State Educational Department, and that beginning with the April number the the Mestern Journal of EduGatiSn soo will be
 The following resolution was also adopted Resolved. That 1t is the sense of this board that the section of the Pc, litical Code requiring the designation of an official organ of the Department of Public Instruction should be repealed, and that the Superintendent of Public In stfuctlon and the president or the state Board of Education be requested to rec ommend to the Legislature the repeal of the said provision.
 Harr Wagner, the editor of the Western Journal of Education, is a native of Penn sylvania. and began teaching at the age of IT. In 1881 he graduated from the classical course of the College of Witten- berg, and on coming to California year later he purchased the old Golden. Era Magazine, securing as assistant editors Sterling. Cummins. In 1887 MT Wagner removed to San Diego, where he became founder of the San Diego College of Let ters, taught English for three years. and started the agitation which finally re- suited in converting this College of Let ters into a normal school.
 From 1890 to 1895 MT. Wagner held the office of County Superintendent. and dur ing this time he started the Arbor day movement in the public schools, which has since spread to other parts of the State, and secured the appointment of a day for school trustees meetings and one for local teachers institutes. which have ulel WllH InucI success.
 Since this date MT. Wagner has been occupied in featuring for institutes and writing textbooks. The well-known West ern series of readers, 10 900 copies of which have been sold. are products of his pen. In 1897 Editor Wagner, in company with Joaquin Miller. made a featuring tour of the Pacific Coast and of the Southern and Eastern States.
 Two years ago the Whitaker Ray Com. pany started the Western Journal of Education and secured Harr Wagner as a n nh he has ever since held. With strong. vigor- ous intellect, both as writer and speaker,
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THE AMERICAN GUILD.

At a special meeting of San Francisco Chapter last Monday night two candi- dates were initiated, and it was an- nounced that several more would be in itiated at the next meeting. It Is expected that there will be eight to take the de- gree At that meeting there will be a surprise for the members.
 The reports of this order show increas- ing prosperity. At the close of last year the net assets were $173,O79 and no benefit claims unpaid or due. In March, 1890, the receipts were $325, and in December last they amounted to $9S15. The new busi- ness of the guild in the past year, the largest in it's history, was little over two and a half million dollars. The Fra ternal Monitor of New York. in a recent article, pays a highly fattering tribute to the worth of s. Galeski, the supreme sec retary of the order, denominating him "a man of strong convictions, an earnest and untiring worker, who has left his inn press on the affairs of this order, Knitting them so strongly that to-day 1t is ranked among the strongest fraternai organ1Za- lions in this country.
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her husband at the family home ir Sonora
THE WORKMEN.

The entertainment given last Thurs day night by Excelsior Lodge attracted an audience that packed the hall. The affair was a great success. There was a most interesting address on Cuba by w. H. Jordan, P. s. NJ w., who illustrat- ed his instructive talk with stereopticon views. Sam Booth, G. R., recited a unique poem, and William Henry Barnes, P. G. M. w., delivered an ad- dress and told a number of amusing an- ecdotes.
 Crocker Lodge will give an entertain ment in Mission Parlor Hall on the 14th of April.
 Unity Lodge will celebrate it's twen- tieth anniversary in B. B. Hall on the 9th of April, and all the delegates to the Grand Lodge have been invited.
 The several drill teams will compete on the evening of the 9th of April for a prize offered by the grand master work man.
 Oak Leaf will give another of it's de- lightful entertainments tomorrow night.
 The grand master workman expects to attend an entertainment to be given on the 29th inst. by Visalia Lodge. Last Tuesday he was with Eureka Lodge at St. Helena, and the following night he was with Fortuna Lodge at Napa- On Napa conferred the degrees.
 A public meeting of Mill Valley Lodge " i'll be helG tomorrow evening, when w. H. Barnes, P. c. M. w., and Sam Booth, G. R.. will entertain
 Last Wednesday the Pacific drill team initiated seven candidates for Heart of Oaks Lodge.
 considerable work is being done in the interior
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THE REBEKAHs.

Loyal Rebekah Lodge will give an en- tertainment to its friends tomorrow evening in Welcome Hall.
 Templar Rebekah Lodge at a recent stated meeting had six limitations and re- ceived four applications.
 The entertainment that was given on the 12th inst. by California, Templar, Ori- ental, Amity, Loyal and Mission lodges in the odd Fellows building, in behalf of the Orphans Home in Gilrov was very successful affair. and from the number of persons who crowded the hall quite a sum must have been realized. The lodges named are in district 5, of which Mrs. Anna M. Burning is the district deputy grand master The programme presented under the direction of a committee of which R. c. Black was chairman in cluded musical selections and vocal music contributed by Miss Davis. Miss Baldwin, Mrs. Igo, Miss Powers, Miss C. Ma cline Kuck, Miss Julia Chandler and Miss Ad- die Ring, the Golden Gate and the Knic- kerbocker quartets. Grand Secretary George T. Shaw delivered an interesting address. Dancing brought the evening
 Next Saturday evening California
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ROYAL ARCANUM.

The committee on Grand Council work announces that the increase of member ship Is progressing steadily and that with a little aid on the part of each member California will be entitled to a Grand Council and representation at the meet ing of the supreme body.
 Golden West Council, at its last held meeting minated one candidate and re- ceiVed an application. This council has under consideration the observance in an appropriate manner of Arcanum day. This will be discussed at the next meet ing and there will also be brought up a proposition for a card party and social. The subject of joint meetings will also come up for discussion.
 Sunset and Los Angeles councils Of Los Angeles have issued a stirring appeal calling upon each member to exert him. self to help raise the membership in this State to 1000 so that California may be entitled to a grand council.
 Within the past few weeks Fresno Council received p, Los Angeles Council 50 and Sunset Council of Los Angeles Il applications for membership. At its last held meeting the eleven applicants were admitted into membership by Sunset Council A new council will be instituted In a few days at Riverside, with fifty of the prominent citizens of that place Ar gonaut Council of this city initiated two candidates at it's last held meeting, and received an application.
 Supreme Warden Parrish is still labor ing in the southern part of the State with good results.
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FoREsTERs OF AMERICA.

Court Defiance gave its annual social in Alcazar Social Hall last Tuesday night, and so crowded was the hall that there was a crush of dancers on the floor. That, however, was a fiattering proof of the popularity of this court The hall was neatly decorated with flags. bunting and in proof of loyalty to the country a small American flag. The committee of arrangements, consisting of w. O. Ford Terry, A. Wasch, A. Coleman, E. Smp- kins, S. Graf and T. Murphy, In addition to music and dancing, provided an ex- cellent collation. for members and guests. During the evening State Senator E. l.
 Wolfe delivered a stirring address on
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KNIGHTS OF HONOR.

The smoker and increase meeting that was given last Monday evening by Yerba Buena Lodge was one Of the most pleas ant and enthusiastic ever given by this lodge. There was a large attendance and in addition to smoke, the lodge furnished the members and the guests fine spread and refreshments. Dictator McPherson presided and presented a good programme of entertainment Grand Reporter Thom- as Johnstone delivered clear, convlnc- ing address. which had much to do with inducing twenty of the strangers present to apply for membership. Joseph Mos croft entertained with recitation. Harry Neiman sang ballads. Samuel Thomas also vocalized and there were others.
 Last Tuesday the Past Dictators' Asso- citation in body visited Union Lodge, nS- messed one initiation. There was also a good programme of song and story tell ing.
 Prescott Lodge was visited last Wednes- day by Grand Vice-Dictator Thomson, who conferred the degree on one candi- date and delivered an address This lodge is doing we'll of late
 Ben 1; solomon will give dye reading re- in night. Eureka Lodge is getting ready to give smoker The grand dictator is visiting the interior.
 Anchor Lodge had a pleasant meeting last Monday night in Washington Hall. and for the entertainment of the many who responded to invitations to be pres ent there was presented programme of music. vocal and n lnstrnmentali etonieI ad- M Beck, who presided. delivered an in- teresting address, and Grand Assistant Dictator Thomas Larned delivered logi- cal address on the order. Those who took Hartwell, Kipps, J.. Paternell. Corbett, Lawrence and Hathwell Seven of the
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THE NATIONAL UNION.

The San Francisco Cabinet held a meet ing last Monday night at which plans for the entertainment to be given by the order under the auspices of the Cabinet in Metropolitan Hall on the evening of May II were perfected.
 Al the meeting of California Council last Tuesday night there was initiated one candidate, and under the head of good and welfare there were a number of addresses on the subject of having at- tractive programmes every meeting for the purpose of making the hall a place al which to spend a pleasant evening on such nights A surprise was promised for all who will be present at the next meet ino
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On leaving the Jefferson School, Miss Murphy organized Bands of Mercy in the Le Conte Primary, but was transferred to the Irving Scott before her plans could be fully perfected. However, she intends to begin the work in the latter school as soon as possible But with the exception of these there are no city schools which contain such societies, although we read in the new course of study adopted last August. ''The proper treatment of dumb animals should be regarded and an ef- fort made to lead pupils to be humane and considerate. Organize Bands of Mercy by having the children take this
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come The leading hotels of Los Angeles will make liberal reductions in their rates and will furnish headquarters for coun- ties and cities without extra expense. The railroads will give reudced rates from all points in the State. For information con- corning rates inquire of G. H. Chilcote. transportation secretary, STA Pasadena avenue, Los Angeles, Cal.
 All who enroll as members of the asso- citation are entitled to these reductions and to admission to the lectures provided