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The Redwood gazette., 1898-04-14

There is not Republican guber-
material candidate whose name has
been mentioned this year, who has not
asked Gov. Clough for his support.
Among the faults With which the gov
ernor is charged, is not that of sup
porting or pretending to support two
men for the same office at the same
time. He is not that kind of a man,
as even his enemies will admit, and
therefore he is only supporting one
gubernatorial candidate now, and his
support is given candidly and without
any pretense or concea]ment, and
against the express wish of the old
Republican machine. And this in the
eyes of the candidates he is not sup
porting, is Governor Clough's crime,
and the true cause for all the racket
and uproar they are making.
The Redwood gazette., 1898-04-14
THE SEED FAKE.

During the past two or three weeks
the United States mails have been
flooded with seeds, sent by representa-
tiyes and senators in congress to their
presumably influential constituents.
Every year congress appropriates
several hundred thousands of dollars
for the purpose of making this distri-
button. The seeds are purchased from
some one or more seed houses, look
ing for big job or an advertising
graft. They are paid for out of funds
belonging to the people of the United
States.
The senators and representatives
send them out as 'jolly" memento
to their constituents, or rather large
number of those whom they presume
have more or less influence in the city
or township wherein they reside. 1t
is safe to say that IS per cent. of the
people, and probably the entire per-
centage of this number more needy
than the other 25 per cent, never se-
cure a package of this congressional
steal.
In other words the senators and rep
resentatives vote away the peoples
money to strengthen themselves with
the people by giving them presents
bought with public funds. Nero fed
the people of Rome with their money
to please them, and afterwards
burned Rome for his own pleasure.
The Redwood gazette., 1898-04-14
A WEAK MESSAGE.

The GAZETTE is displeased, and it's
most conservative Republican readers,
including leaders in county politics of
both factions, are painfully surprised
at the lack of nerve in the Presidents
message.
The President tells Congress and
his people a whole lot of things they
have known for weeks, and only makes
one suggestion, that he be given pow
or to intervene and feed the starving
Cubans, asking for an appropriation
for the latter purpose.
He makes the destruction of the
Maine and the murder of 259 Ameri-
can sailors in Havana harbor Sec
ondary consideration, and while bis
mind seems to revolt ut that crime he
seems to hint that the stock gamblers
and money changers must be listened
to before the murder of those repre-
sentatives of America is revenged.
There is lack of Lincolnism in the
message that is very unpleasant to the
patriotic American citizen. There is
a suggestion of longer delay that is
exceptionally disgusting. There is a
strong flavor of Hannaism and of Wall
streetism that voters may some day
repudiate. There is a flavor of the
triumph of money over justice that is
painful to see in the leader of the par
ty that set men free.
Even the representatives in congress
who claim to be administration men
have hard work to restrain their feel
ings from giving utterances on the
message that would make them un-
friendly to the administration, and
hence hold up their political office
pap. Some of them have broken
away, but large portion will dance
to the music of the White House and
bow to the money power of the East.
The Redwood gazette., 1898-04-14

1t is pleasant to note that the busi-
ness men of Rush Citv have given
Mrs. Franklyn w. Lee the proper
testimonial of their appreciation of the
services of her late husband, by ma
terially increasing their advertising in
the Post, which Mrs. Lee is conduct
ing in such an excellent manner. The
increase speaks more than can words.
The Redwood gazette., 1898-04-14
THE POSTAL BILL.

The Hon. Joel P. Heatwole, a repre-
sentative in Congress from the Third
district of Minnesota, and also editor
of the Northfield News, has an extend
ed editorial in the last issue of his pa
per on the Loud postal bill, in which
The GAZETTE is taken to task for it's
criticism of the vote of the member
from this district.
The criticism is probably inspired
through the friendly relations of the
second and third district members at
Washington, but we admit that it con
tains point not before brought to
our notice. 1t appears that the bill
was amended, just before it's death,
through the efforts of Mr.. Heatwole,
whereby papers would be allowed to
send out 1000 sample copies in any
one week. While this amendment was
in the proper line 1900 copies would
have been better.
The bill was aimed at the big daily
papers and certain book publishers
With the latter class the postal laws
should be amended so as to make them
pay proper postage on books, merely
merchandise, sent through the mails,
but with the daily papers, it seems as
though they should have the same
proportionate right as the weeklies.
The Redwood gazette., 1898-04-14

Pope with mediation in the Spanish
United States troubles. The United
States is temporal power, and its
government could not listen to medi-
alton on the part of any religious
sect. This being the case, the reports
are disgusting. AS between Spain and
Cuba the Pope would probably have
the right to intervene, both countries
being Catholic countries, and the gov
ernments founded more or less on
Catholicism.
The Redwood gazette., 1898-04-14

The st. Peter Journal and Glencoe
Register we're among the country pa
pers appearing in rich Easter garb
last week. The publishers OF both pa
pers showed remarkable ENTERPRISE in
undertaking to give their readers an
appropriate Easter paper.
The Redwood gazette., 1898-04-14

Tams Bixby, the prince of machine
men in the Republican ranks, contin-
ues to howl against Capt. VanSant
through the columns of his paper, the
Red Wing Republican. If the people
are to down a machine this year let it
down the old machine so long con-
trolled by Bixby, Merriam ct al.
The Redwood gazette., 1898-04-14

Spain was kicking last week because
our warships were too near Cuba. If
the Atlantic squadron, at Key West,
had been about 70 miles nearer Cuba
at the time Spain registered her kick,
we have no doubt that one leg of Spain
would have been lost in making the
registration.
The Redwood gazette., 1898-04-14

"THE EASTER GAZETTE is hummer;
so, also, is the adv. of the Alliance
Hail & Cyclone Mutual Insurance
Co.," writes Station Agent Geo. M.
Browne of Delhi, who is also district
agent of that company.
The Redwood gazette., 1898-04-14

The Board of Auxiliary Cruisers
last week picked out ten of the best
liners of the Morgan, the Old Domin-
ion, the Savannah and Red lines for
auxiliary cruisers. The ten ships have
a total tonnage of 36, ,487, and will not,
in any sense, be used in what is known
as the mosquito fleet. They will be
sent to the navy yards and armored
and mounted with guns in a manner
that will make them good fighting
vessels,
The Redwood gazette., 1898-04-14

"Where did you get that hat"
seemed to be favorite song among
the attendants at the various churches
in this city on Easter morning.
The Redwood gazette., 1898-04-14

Redwood Falls will be represented
in the Cuban fight by Lieut.. A. Nj.
Beecher, Carl George, and others. If
more are wanted Redwood Falls and
Redwood county will furnish them.
The Redwood gazette., 1898-04-14
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the ladies Of Redwood Falls and vicinity:
Our Spring and summer styles in ladies'
Fine shoes drew Selby Co.'S. make) have
arrived, and have them complete in all
lines from $500 up.
These goods are positively unequaled for
style, fit and wear--and cost no more than
inf erior Shoes. We have them from to E E.
Lace and Button. Our other lines as CON-
plete.
We your Money Savers Shoes.
F. E. RING Co.
The Redwood gazette., 1898-04-14

Do you know that we make picture
frames and sell window curtains at
rock bottom prices?
37-t.f. BERGEN Bros.
The Redwood gazette., 1898-04-14

Of all the yellow newspaper talk
the worst was that connecting the
The Redwood gazette., 1898-04-14

The GAZETTE always leads-nevel
follows.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-02-17

Scarcely year has passed since the
introduction of Speer's method of teach
ing arithmetic by use OF specially pre-
pared blocks. weights, measures aud di
agrams. In our schools the little folks
are already familiar with the blocks and
are enjoying the introduction of srithme-
tic az ''the science of how much rather
than how many"
In all the higher grades, exercises in
physical culture are practiced daily
While the financial condition ofthe district
does not admit the expense of special
teacher, the exercises used have been ar
ranged by lady who is a master of the
subject, and they are taught under her
direction. They certainly embody the
soundest principles of physical develop
ment and control and its modern adap-
tations.
Daring these exercises windows are
thrown open and the whole effect is more
inviEorating and heathful than a run on
the play ground.
In the High School class in geometry
was reciting, and some clear original
demonstrations showed good habit and
fine ability.
II is to be regretted that the short
school year does not allow the satisfactory
completion OF the state course laid down
for High Schools; also that a three-year
course instead of four years, deprives the
school of the advantage of being on tie
accredited list for the State University.
The thought of being fitted for freshman
year upon graduation would be a spur to
every pupil.
Teachers are not well pleased with the
books prescribed by the State Board. So
general is the dissatisfaction that there
must be some cause for it. Indeed, when
a history has for its frontispiece war
scene; geography is based wholly upon
the question and answer method; an
arithmetic introduces decimals with sim
pie addition; spelling book starts out
with such words as ''cochleary," "echi-
nite," "cricoid;" and physical geogra-
ply presupposes thorough knowledge
of chemistry and applied physics, it is
evident that books have been chosen too
hastily, or on other grounds than merit
A visit to the office reveals the fact
that the City Superintendent is profess
sional enthusiast. Whatever work he
does or plans is thoroughly analysed.
This habit has borne fruit in an original
analysis of the laws of emphasis which is
successfully used in reading classes; also
in an original system Of teaching the YER
teal penmanship. This analytic method
is applied to cases of discipline as we'll az
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-02-17
Our Schools.
81 would empty the treasury for
education Charles sumner.
The Schools Of Our County.

Forty-seven districts are organized in
the county and provide school privileges
for 1880 boys and girls of school age.
Ot the entire number, over - per cent
we're in actual attendance last wear, and
this year higher average will be reached.
The schools are housed in excellent build.
ings. which are for the most part new.
The eightyear course of study pre-
scrlbed by the state is follow ed rs closely
as conditions permit; and the county
superintendent informs US that not fewer
than thirty children will this year COM
plete the course and receive diplomas
certifying to their progress. This mum.
Der does not include pupils in the two in
dependent districts where a much larger
number will complete the eight-years
study and be ready for entrance to High
School. This plan OF following uniform
course of study in every district. together
with complete record of each pupils
work, results in unity and system hich
is one step toward excellence.
The teachers of the county have many
opportunities and incentives to seli-im.
provement in professional way. During
the winter four association institutes have
been held, open to all teachers of the
county, and devoted to the discussion of
educational topics. An all-day session
has been held, and a basket lunch with
the serving of hot coffee by local teachers
has resulted in an enjoyable social spirit
A Teachers aiding Circle meets fort
nightly in the County Superintendent
office, for the study Of literature, general
history and the history of education.
At the last annual summer institute,
over sixty teachers were enrolled.
Examinations are held quarterly. 1t
is no easy matter to secure first grade
certificate. The fortunate holder of one
has passed an examination in algebra,
physics and English literature, besides
the common branches, and must have
taught successfully at least nine months.
Thus 1t means something to hold first
rank as teacher in Yakima county. In
the present corps of teachers are ten nor
NAL school graduates.
Wages are this year abou. IS per month
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-02-17

teaching. II pupil grows lax in habits
or fails in study, he is invited to spend
an hour in differentiation. Imagine
an idle boy answering in black and white
such searching questions as these:
Have you spent a reasonable amount
Of time in good study upon this subject /?
Is your failure due to frequent absence
from school during regular work or re-
view?
What do you consider the reason for
your failure?
Do you think yourself capable of do
ing good work in this branch?
No wonder that the pupils call this the
'looking-glass method"
The superintendent tells us that one OF
his great struggles has been over the
matter of punctuality. Some parents
have thought his method of dealing
with hardness too severe; but a major
ity have heartily seconded his efforts,
and already ne can point to good results.
Not wlthstanding the increase in attend
ance and the shortened days of January,
the cases of hardness during the past
month have been absolutely fewer than
in September, and the average punctu-
atty - per cent better. During the past
week, in the Central building, there have
been but three cases among 400 pupils,
The Office contains complete records of
each pupils standing and examinations.
AS corps, the teachers are hard.
working and ambitious. Several of them
spoke to the writer OF the value OF week
y teachers meetings, where practical
topics are discussed with a view to the
immediate needs of the work. The
teachers evidently pull together" The
policy of the school is consistent. The
writer believes in the present manage
ment. With the support of publ, senti-
ment, and term of office long enough
to be fair test, 1t will raise our schools
to higher rank than they now hold
They are on the upgrade.
.*x
We copy the tabulated report of our
schools for the past month:
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-02-17
Our City Schools.

A recent visit to the twelve departments
Of our city schools suggests some reasons
for pride and self congratulatlon which
not all our citizens may he aware OF.
There lie no place where so much good
work may remain unappreciated for a
time as in the school room. When once
the citizens of town have grown apa-
thetic on the subj -ct. or for any reason
have adDpte the view than their schools
are not so good as the schools "where |
came from" best methods and excellent
results may for a long tiTe go unrecog-
nized.
It Was neither in the spirit OF critic,
nor as seeker for advertising matter that
the writer lately spent some hours in the
schools. 1t was easy to see that visitor
is not an everyday occurrence. Tie
teachers extended cordial welcome, and
urged their guest to come again. Plainly
it is not their fault. Is it an over conf
dente IN the teacher, or an under interest,
that makes patrons so infreqnent visitors
Bot to our observations: In primary
and intermediate grades, good order and
busy work WAS the rule. How can the
teacher do it? How does she keep sixty
little folks, 30 restless and active that at
home just one often exhaus,s the patience
OF the entire family, all quietly at work,
and control them by word or even a
look?
Here is a bit OF dialogue which &C.
Cured in one room:
Small Boy: kin git my book ?"
Teacher: "How do you say it, Willie ?"
kin get my book ?"
'Is that just right? Think again"
"May get my book ?"
eyes, YOU may get your book"
just five years ago the pupils OF the
public schools in Chicago we're struggling
with the new way Of holding the pen, of
sitting at the desk to write, and with the
new style OF penmanship. Many larger
schools than ours have not yet adopted
the vertical system, but it is surely on
the way; our children already use it,
showing good average papers, some even
beautiful.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-02-17

higher than last, and the school year will
average a month longer.
The new feature of the state law, which
bases the appropriation upon actual at
tendance, has had the effect OF increasing
attendance.
Superintendent Plumb is capable and
painstsk'ng official, who attends to his
duties so faithfully and impartiaily that
nobody can find any fault with his work
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-02-17
Woodcock Academy.

This school is the pride OF the beauti-
tiiul Ahtanum, and gives that valley
point of advantage over every other part
OF the county. Since its founding
six years ago over 400 students have
been in attendance. This is practical
evidence that it is needed, and disproves
the idea, entertained by some, that the
New England academy as type has
been displaced by the modern high
school. A glance at the curriculum
shows four years course in Latin,
three years of Greek, two years OF Ger
man. and an amount OF natural sciences
and mathematics in proportion.
A graduate Of Ahtanum academy will
lie admitted to Whitman college without
examinations. Prof. Palmer and his
wife, who are in charge of the institution,
are teachers of long and successful ex-
perience in eastern schools, and have in
no degree lowered their standard by their
transfer to the west.
1t is due to their high ideals that the
attendance numbers no fourth-year stu
dents; instead, third year students, who
might be graduated under more lax adj
ministration, are gaining an interest
which will hold them to the end, and
they will he graduated in '99 with an APP
petite for higher institutions. Today so
young people are in attendance. These
are from every valley in our wide county,
and two have come from adjoining states.
A year ago the question of removal to
North Yakima was agtated. The loyal
citizens OF Ahtanum vigorously opposed
the idea. Whether or not the school
shall ultimately be brought into the city,
it will certainly, if it maintains its pres
ent high standard, be the natural apex
of the educational system of the county,
and as such will prove an inspiration to
every school, however remote or humble.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-02-17

The Federated Clubs of the state,
through their educational committee. rec
ommend to all club mem bers the follow
ing resolution:
Resolred That, as individuals, we in
terest ourselves in the teachers of our
several communities, giving them the so.
cial honor which their calling deserves.
welcoming them to our homes and re-
framing from hurtful criticism. That
We express to them our desire to CO.
operate with them in any way that will
be helpful.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-02-17

Te Cure IA Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1898-02-17
INSURANCE.:

The best companies and most liberal policies; under my
form OF policy the contents of building are all insured
der tem thus avoiding difficulties adjustment of losses
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-03
The Only English Thing.

The American frigate Constitution
was beautiful ship, and wherever she
went excited the most favorable com
ment. After the war Of 1912 she was
visited by an English officer Of high
rank, who, after making an inspection,
said: This is one Of the finest frigates
/ ever saw, if not the finest; but | must
say that her wheel is clumsy and ugly,
and unworthy Of the vessel" The Yam
kee captain replied: Sir, that wheel
is the only English thing in the ship.
During her action with the Java her
own wheel was knocked to pieces by a
shot. After the Java was captured we
took her wheel and fitted it to the Con-
stitution, and, although we think it as
ugly as you do, we have kept it as a
trophy"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-03
LEAVES ARE USEFUL.
G.tny Ways in which They tan Be
Used Around the Farm.

G@ny Ways in which They tan BE
Used Around the Farm.
Uses made of leaves really constitute
key 10 large amount of farm pros
perity. These millions of pounds of hui
mus should be left where nature scat
tiers them for the most part. The pro-
visions of nature in this regard are re-
markable. The grass of the lawns
catches and holds warm carpet for he
sod. These should be never raked off in
the fall. but partly removed in the
spring. where very thick. The effect of
the leaves is not only TO protect. but TO
add each year to the humus. TO replace
a traction each year washed off by the
rains. another portion steadily becom-
ing food soil for plants. Then nature
shoves and drives another large amount
of the leaves under the hedges, and
around the shrubs and into the bushes
that need covering-especially of roots.
Now il remains for us TO gather them
where not needed. and TO put them TO
other uses. ~ fill big bedding bin
with dry leaves for use in the stables
This saves ten dollars in time and cash
for another bedding. like straw and
sawdust. Forked through the stables
they add greatly 10 the value of the ma
nure. Slowly decomposing. they are
ready TO add TO he humus when carried
out in the spring. (2l bank the barns
with leaves. t3) | cover strawberries
and tender grapes and roses with them.
ca | spread a thick covering over my
barn floors of sweet. dry leaves-over
the hen rooms and apple cellars. You
cannot imagine how much they add to
the comfort of the barns and the
warmth. of the cellars. (5) A fresh sup
ply is given once week to hens. in
which they keep their feet warm. 10y
All that cannot be stored in these ways
are placed in the compost piles. with
ashes, manure and sewage. to make
compost for future use. In this way I
dispose of all the leaves can get from
the streets and improvident neighbors.
1t is cash and comfort every time,-N,
Y. Independent
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-03

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