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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-30
in great fear that he would be misQuot-
ed by the careless representatives of the

in great fear that he would be miSQuOt-
ed by the careless representatives of the
press.
Miss Blanche ]. Anderson of Stanford
read very able article on the Con
dition of History Teaching in the High
Schools of California
Professor Kendric c. Babcock of the
University of California in the course
of his address stated that the coming
year would witness great change in
the history work of high schools. More
time would berdevoted to American his
tory for culture purposes. In the mat
ter of text books, the speaker said:
Under the present conditions there
should always be text book written
work was without doubt extremely adj
vantageous to every pupil, but the text
book should by no means be aban-
doned"
He also advocated strongly that
every possible effort be brought to bear
to gain improvement in expression y
and instanced the Importance Of this
by referring to the excellent results
that had been obtained in the Girls
High School in San Francisco
Miss Lucille Eaves of Stanford spoke
extemporaneously on the Results of
Four Years Experience at San Diego"
She had found it very advantageous
to introduce to the attention of the
pupils local history. She advocated the
extended use of outline maps, as per-
sonally she had found that they were
very useful in condensing work and
saving time for the teacher Through
out her address she alluded to many
disputed questions that had cropped
up during the session, and very clearly
and forcibly detailed her personal ex-
perience in dealing with these disputed
questions.
professor Arley B. Shaw of Stanford
then read a paper on Local History In
the Schools: Materials and Methods. F"
AT the present day. he said, 'sthe
schools are not lacking In history ma
terlal rather there was a lack of
schools for the amount of material on
nand. He advocated the introduction
OF the study of local history in all the
schools, not as special branch. but in
combination with regular courses and
by local history he did not refer to State
history, but to the history of the town
or city in which the school was To-
Gated"
Professor Elmer E.. Brown T1ni-
versity of California, spoke briefly on
the same subject, and Miss S. M. Kings
pury OF Lowell High School. represent
ing the San Francisco Teachers Club.
read very full and interesting paper.
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HISTORY DEPARTMENT.
Of Matters of Teaching
It in the Schools.

Frank B. Wooten of the Lodi High
School presented the first paper before
the Department of the California AS
ISOLATION of Teachers of History. In
opening the speaker said: "It is Gus
tomary in discussions of this sort to
treat the matter in a general way, but
have decided to take up the discussion
of historical method from a special
standpoint-from the standpoint of the
smaller high schools-and to base my
of history.
THE adverse conditions that confront
teachers of history in the smaller high
school are lack of library facilities and
lack of time, and also the necessity of
dealing with crude. material, who have
had little or no training on the subject
of history
In the course of his article the speak
er strongly recommended the use of out
line work in the reviews of the text
book, and spoke at length on the sub.
ject, and in summing up said:
1T takes several years to build up
course in history. 1t is not necessary
that all of us teach history alike. Every
teacher has to work out his own method
and give it the test of experience That
method, then, will be the best one for
him to employ"
DR.. K. c. Babcock followed with a
brief discussion of the subject, and
earnestly advocated the written work
of expression and the development of
the crayon and blackboard in history
study.
Professor Thomas w. Page of the
University of California read a very
able paper on Sources" In opening
he said: II should like to say in the
beginning that as regards the use of the
so-called sources in teaching history
l heartily concur in the opinion ex-
pressed in their report by the Committee
of Seven. am pleased to find myself
in such good company in disclaiming
any confidence whatever in 'investiga-
ton by pupils. Indeed, to one unfa-
miliar with the practices that have been
growing up in some of our schools in
the past decade, attempts to teach a
school boy history by what is known
as the source method would appear
absurd
Get true view of the past by such
means, gentleman remarked to me
some days ago; he'd as we'll try to get
view of co-education through the
LICK telescope, or get view of Aguin-
aldo by spectrum analysis. Throw out
his paper"
The speaker treated the course
system without gloves, and in
closing said: 81 protest against nros-
fituting every science taught in our
schools to a mere attendance on peda-
gogy. Some modicum of mind in the
pupil it is the duty. of a good school to
presuppose. For those wood and leath-
er intellects that must be painfully
trained into exhibiting some show OF
human reason, this State maintains 1
am told, a special institution at Agnews
and it is right that that we should
give the officials there a chance to earn
their pay"
Dr. Clyde A. Duniway of Leland
Stanford, Jr.. University who followed
prefaced his remarks by stating that
in speaking extemporaneously, he stood
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Economy is; the estimate we make OF
what other people ought to save out of
their salaries.
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SCHOOL OF ADMINISTRATION.
1t Elected Officers, Transacted It's
Business and Adjourned.

Inc Department of the School of Ad-
ministration was called to order by it's
chairman, H. M. Bland, at $50 a. M
superintendent R. Faulkner of San
Rafael submitted a proposed amend
ment to the school law. After a brief
discussion resulting in slight altera
ton, said amendment was adopted.
Joseph O'Conner, Principal of Mission
high School. San Francisco, read q
paper, the subject of which was Our
present System of Examination and
Course of Study"
superintendent T. j. Kirk discussed
the subject of a uniform system of
grading throughout the State He sug-
gested the month as a unit of measure
In determining the grades, the pri-
mary, grammar and high school each to
consist OF period of thirty-six months.
motion that the subject be placed
In the. hands Of a committee to be APP
pointed by the Chair prevailed.
A motion that Chairman Bland be a
member of that committee also carried.
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CHESS PLAYERS.
Result Of the Tournament Held by
the Local Club.

The Capital City Chess Club ended its
last tournament on the 18th, as SEIZED
uled, players being awarded prizes as
follows:
First Class-E. A. Brown wins first
prize, and A. S. Wallin second.
Second Clasp. B. Johnson first
prize, and ]. w. Barrett second.
Third CLASSIC. T. Milliken first prize,
and Mrs. r. O.. Cravens second.
Fourth Class--Mrs. ]. w. Barrett first
prize.
The next tournament will commence
on Tuesday, January 2, 1900, and end
according to the rules of the new tourn-
ament, which will be ready at the club
at that time.
Contestants will be divided into three
classes, and players winning first prize
in the last tournament will advance one
class.
A much stronger interest was evinced
in the royal game during the pro-
gress Of the last tournament, players
showing great enthusiasm. 1t is the
aim of this club to make the same the
largest and strongest in the State, and
in this connection members are urged
to invite their chess playing friends
and those DESTROYS Of being initiated
into the principles of the game to the
clubrooms, where they may be enter
tanned with games or watch others in
progress at their pleasure.
1t now costs but 80 cents per month
and no entrance fee. to Join the club.
which entities members to the full lib
critics of the rooms and privilege of en-
tering all contests of whist and chess.
The membership is constantly grow
ing, and we expect many new members
will join and come into the new tourna-
ment, adding to their accomplishments
the delightful diversion of chess.
This club stands ready to accept chal-
lenges from other California clubs, and
will play matches with any who may
care to throw down the gauntlet.
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THE REUNIONS.
There Was One Not on the Regular
Program.

According to announcement in the
association program, the graduates of
the State Normal Schools held their
annual reunion in the Assembly Cham
Der last night. s,l .
The amt. eunion of the Alumni of
the State University held their annual
reunion in the; Senate Chamber and
those of Stanford University held
theirs in the Supreme Court room. All
three of the reunions were pleasant
affairs and sociability and refreshments
enlivened them.
But there was a reunion that was
not on the program and which was
productive of unlimited fun. The
largest percentage of the teachers be-
longed to neither of the three classes
mentioned, although there are many
among them who are college men or
normal graduates from other States
land many more who are just good,
plain teachers of more or less exper-
fence. The idea struck some of them
that, as one expressed it, they were
the rag-tag and bob-tail of the pro-
fession,'' they would have a reunion of
their own-and they did.
The use of the Attorney Generals
chambers was rendered them by Dep
uty Attorney General Post and at 8
| p. m. they convened there. When all
was ready. they marched out in pro-
cession and paid visit to the Berke-
ley graduates, singing in chorus song
improvised for the occasion, to the eff
feet that though they were not college
or normal graduates they would go
teaching on" The Stanfords and nor
NAL graduates were in turn visited by
the procession.
OF course the proper form was to
adopt a rag-tag yell and it was this:
Who. who, who are you?
You are Berkeleys, who, who, who,
Who, who, who are we?
We are rag-tags on spree.
After the rounds had been made and
the other reunions duly visited, they
returned to the Attorney General s
chambers and fun and jollity reigned
supreme They finally decided to
form a permanent organization and w.
A. Latta was elected President and
the determination expressed to be
present at future association meetings.
Economy is the estimate we make of
<,f
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KEEPER OF ARCHIVES.
w. HI. Govan Appointed to Succeed
the Late A. 7. Rhoads

Secretary of State Curry yesterday
appointed William H. Govan of this
city to be Keeper of Archives, vice A.
j. Rhoads, deceased.
Mr.. Govan is well known and popu-
lar both in and out of political circles.
He is peculiarly well qualified for the
position to which he was appointed,
having spent number of years as
State Janitor. When the last Legisla-
ture created the position of Clerk to the
Janitor of the Capitol building, Mr..
Govan was appointed thereto.
The position of Keeper of Archives
carries with it a salary of 1900 year.
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day there should be large crowd in
attendance.
The Chico team will be reinforced by
a couple Of players from the State UNI
versity, but this fact has in no degree
dismayed the Saeramentans. They are
practicing daily and have confidence in
their ability to defeat the Chico men.
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Men. Meeting at the =. M. G. A.

The mems meeting in the Young
Mems Christian Association building on
Sunday afternoon will be led by the
General Secretary, Robert S. Boyns,
who will talk on Retrospect and Pros
pect." All men are invited to be pres
emf sf - {t*t sts
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Paris. has q new beauty. She - Nile.
de Verera writer on "Gil Blaa
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E.tate Of John @. Davis.

The appraisers of the estate ofp,John
G. Davis, deceased, have filed their in
ventory. showing the estate to consist
Of real estate. valued at $3.50 and per-
sonal property Of $19S.75.
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NEW YEARS FOOTBALL.

The Chico-sacramento Scrimmage
Promises to be q Good One.
Interest in the football game at Oak
Park on Monday between the Chico
Normal School and Sacramento teams
is growing. It is a long while since
a good football game was witnessed
here, and as New Years will be a hcli-
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CALLED AWAY.
Death Of Myron S. Green in This
City Yesterday.

Myron S. Green, well-known and
prominent citizen of this county, died
yesterday of apoplexy at his residence.
1908 N street Mr. Green had been a
resident of this county since 1853, when
he arrived here after a perilous trip
across the plains.
For many years he was a prominent
stockman, though for the past twelve
years he had been engaged in raising
fruit being the owner of the we'll
known Whitcomb ranch, on the
bank of the Sacramento River, some
fourteen miles south of this city. A
year ago Mr. Green removed to this
city, where he prepared to spend the
remainder of his days in peace and
quiet after busy life of half century
Deceased leaves wife, two sons and
daughter = James w. and Ed. MI.
Green and Mrs. ]. W. Bailey-to mourn
the loss Of a kind and loving husband
and father. Deceased was a member
of Eureka Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., under
whose auspices his funeral Will take
place on Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
American River Grange Election.
At the annual election of officers of
American River Grange the following
were chosen: worthy Master. FL. III.
Iauridsen; Worthy Overseer,s w. III.
Creswell; Lecturer ]. D. Cornell stew
ard. S. IN. Warnock; Assistant Stew
ard. 81 Philips; Chapaain. Mrs. I.aurid
sen; Treasurer, Mrs Hansonsx Secre-
tary. Miss Maisie Bryan; w g. r., "A.
McDonell; Ceres, Miss Annie Biggs;l
Pomonay Miss Ethel Robirsons Flera.
Miss Carrie Hansen; l.. A. 81 Miss
Dilla Creswell:. Organist, Miss Eta
Cornell; Trustee. J, Cornell Sr
Paris. has new beauty. She - Nile
de writer on "Gil Blaa"
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This store will remain closed all day Monday Jan
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-10
Iron Brldues,

The question Of the life Of an iron
or steel bridge has recently been I'M
der discussion In this city. The I'm
preston seems to be prevalent that
an iron bridge IS liable to deteriorate
so that after given NUN Der of years
1t is condemned by competent author
tiles. This question is discussed in
the Scientific American of Aug. 5,
with this conclusion. when such a
bridge is com pleted the question Of
its life viii be one OF care and main
tenancc. II every inch of the steel
work receives a periodical coat OF non
corrosive paint, and care Is taken
that the bridge is not strained beyond
the limit agreed upon when 1t was de-
signed, it will probably outlast its
usefulness"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-10
Rain water is great breeder Of
mosquitoes. A few drops OF kerosene
in the water will destroy the larvae.

a Characteristic incident of Col. In.
gersoll is given in connection with his
candidacy for member OF congress on
the Democratic ticket In 1860. 1t will
be remembered that slavery was then
the dominant question In the public
mind, the Democratic party advocat-
ing Its permanency and the Republic
ans striving to curtail its influence.
In9ersoll was asked the question:
what would you do IL black man
escaping from slavery should ask you
for food and shelter-would you as the
fugitive slave law requires, have him
arrested and remanded to slayery?"
II would do just what / have done
within week" said Ingersoll-"glve
him the last dollar 1 had and bid him
Godspeed TO Canada"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-10
ST. CroIx County VS.. Webster

This case which has been before the
courts for several years has just been
decided by Judge Silverthorn of Wau-
san In favor Of the county, The ac-
ton was brought by the county
board to collect illegal fees charged
and paid to Webster during his term
of Office as clerk Of the court, the
claim for Illegal fees amounting to
over $1,400. The defendant set up
the six years bar of the statute Of
limitations to the first years. charges
and denied the rest. The court found
that all the items claimed by the
county to have been illegal, with a
single exception were fraudulent and
Illegal, that the county board passed
the bills without authority and
through inadyertence, and directs
that sl,26o.55 with interest be re-
covered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-10
South Dakota.

WHITE Rock, S. D., July 20, 1899.
TO my friends IN the old country
To see this country is the only way
to appreciate the wide-open prospect
before one. On the east the eye en-
counters the swells OF Minnesota soil
aquarter Of mile away; gazing south
west over the old bed of Lake TRAY
erse one can see uninterruptedly for s
or 10 miles; vast for ? miles to a
slight height OF land, and north for at
least 6 miles, while the view is quite
far-reaching in perpendicular direc-
tion. From this village north and
south the country is as near a dead
level as one can imagine, but covered
just now with waving grain turned
yellow for harvest and numerous
farm buildings. The trains of the
Fargo Southern branch of the IL. &
d. division of the c., NJ & st. p. Ry.
are visible for miles north and
miles south of town.
White Rock is peculiarly situated
on the level In the extreme northeast
corner Of South Dakota, some OF a
mile from the North Dakota line and
about 10 rods from the Boise de Sioux
river, the boundary line between this
state aud Minnesota and one Of the
heads of the Red River of the north.
The river is hard TO see at this season
as it is covered from sight by dense
growth of grass, weeds and rushes,
but at times of high water it is very
much in evidence and fish to the size
Of 20 lbs. have been caught from this
point.
This village Is named from an i'm
mense granite boulder, some 12xlf
feet in horizontal and feet high
which stands just west of the railroad
track near the Journal office. Ere
this is in print the old land mark will
have been given TO the past TO make
room for new spur track to be soon
put In by the railway people, as the
drilling is now In progress for the
blasting.
The past year has witnessed a con-
siderable growth in the village-in
fact its development began last sum
mer-and building and improvement
are now ia full swing. A new school
building, new church making three
churches), two new elevators making
| five elevators, new hall, a new de-
pot, two additions to the hotel, the
large lumber sheds and office Of the
Adams-Cowles Lumber Co. of Mime
apolis, the Office of the Journal and
four new residences are already built
or building and every one is huStling
and business is good,
We now have general stores, q
hardware store a. confectionery store,
blacksmith shop, tin shop and bicycle
repair shop, 2 lum Der yards, 2 restaur.
ants, hotel, printing office, bank,
agricultural implement warehouses
3 elevators and ? saloons.
This place, with its elevators, was
second only to Wheaton g miles south
in the amount of grain taken in al
any point on the Fargo Southern
branch last season.
| firmly believe In the future OF
White Rock and consider it gooc
| point for business. We need a drug
store, lewelry store and a shoe repair
ing business.
We have two passenger and freight
trains day--one each way--and the
mail service is good.
Hoping to tread your streets ere the
snow flies, and wishing you health ant
happiness, remain,
Your friend,
CLARENCE S. DODGE
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MARRIED.

WHITE- CHIDRsrER. AT the home of the
brides parents, Mr. and Mrs u Child
ester, in this city, Monday, August II
1899, by Rev. James Evans of Prescott,
Mr.. Edward r. White and Miss Alpha
Chichester, both OF this city.
After the marriage ceremony the coup
lie left for Durand and other places for a
weeks visit among friends. Both these
young people are well known and popular
here. Roy has been clerk in the store
Of Martin Norseng for several years and
Alpha has devoted some time to teaching
with success. Their many friends wish
them happiness in the union of theii
lives.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-10

nThreshing machines are moving out
into the grain fields and some work is
being done threshing from the shock.
Several healthy showers have inter
fered with their activity during the
week. The rain was needed for root
crops, corn and grass.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-10

The W. c. T. U. will have picnic
on the lawn at Mrs. @. D. Parker's
Friday, Aug. IS. Meet at 2:3O P. N. as
usual. If 1t rains the picnic will be
held ia the house. All members and
their guests are cordially urged to be
present.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-10

Rev. c. II. Mcintosh will preach in
the Congregational church next Sun
day morning and evening. Subjects,
1890 4. ", 1.-The Manger and the
STAR" sP.A. 1.-THE Impressions He
Produced upon Others" Meeting
of the Endeavor Society at ! p. ".
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-10

H. c. Baker, Esq, Of Hudson an
nounces that an election upon the IL
cense question held at any other time
than son the first Tuesday of April
is illegal. Hence the election called
for New Richmond on that question
Saturday is void.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-10

Hamilton Clark, OF Chauncey, Ga,
says he suffered with itching piles
twenty years before trying Dewitt's
Witch Hazel Salye, two boxes Of which
completely cured him. Beware Of
worthless and dangerous counterfeits.
r. S. Freeman & Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-10

BEAULIEU, N. D., April IL, 1898.
l wish to say that after taking DR..
j. II. McLean's Liver and Kidney
Balm according TO your instructions
/ am perfectly well. | have tried
many medicines, but this helped me
most of all. CARRIE LARSON.
For sale by G. Il. Taggart s. Co.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-10

James Tozer is one of the most sue
cessful "anglemaniacs' Of this ylcin-
ity. He has caught great mum Der
OF big fish this summer. Yesterday
forenoon he landed two whoppers,--
one weighing six and the other eight
pounds-mountain trout.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-10

4 reunion Of the Bass Lake campers
was held at Lusk's Friday evening
Thsy were rollicking, jolly lot Of
youngsters as they passed through tbs
city on hayracks, each one blowing his
own tin horn. Smith and Dempsey,
with an orchestra of violin and guitar,
furnished fine music at the house and
the evening Gas passed with pleasant
social pastime and dancing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-08-10

Subject of morning sermon, "The
Surrender of the VIII Absolutely
Necessary to become a Christian and
to Development in Christian Life"
Subject Of evening sermon, How
Criminals are made and how they are
kant