Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-08

less eXertion than the other. One
knows the theory of mechanical forces
and applies these forces to assist him.
The man who has the most knowledge
and not the man who puts forth the
most strength, is the most profitable
workingman. For example, an artisan
may understand the use of a piece of
timber, but be unable to calculate the
dimensions required for stability and
safety. The latter qualification re-
quireS knowledge of laws not learned
in the ordinary routine of a mans
daily toll
Most workingmen confuse the word
theory with hypothesis. A state
hypothesis. A statement of something
which has been proven by the exper-
fence Of men is theory.
Theoretical education Cor a knowl
edge of the experience of those who
have preceded him in his trade or oc-
cupatlon) is necessary to the ambitious
workmen who, not content to remain
at the foot of the ladder desires to
climb its rounds and secure promotion.
It's great value is admitted in all in
dustrieS, and those who are without it
are placed at a disadvantage in the
struggle for success. Experience is alb
sOlutely necessary to make one expert
in any trade of profession, but unless
it is supplemented by technical Tor
theoretically education, it will not quail
ify a person to gain the front rank.
The fact that the demand for skilled
a nd nj ant 1oh Sc (O
supply is proof that workingmen need
education in the theory of their work
to enable them to better perform their
duties and secure higher positions
The best way to secure promotion is
to increase in efficiency to prove ones
self larger than the position he occu-
pies 1t is the duty Of all men to take
advantage of every honorable Oppor-
tunity to improve their financial and
social positions and the conditions of
themselves and families. Workingmen
who make such efforts to advance are
seldom discharged, are the last to be
laid off when work is slack, and are
the first to win promotion.
Most workingmen feel their need of
education. and by their hearty response
to every effort to assist them, show how
much they want to get it. but the means
heretofore provided have not been adapt
ed to their conditions.
To study successfully the working
man must be able to take up his studies
whenever it suits his convenience, and
lay them down whenever he finds it nee
essary If he has a half hour of leisure
during the day he must be able to take
advantage Of it. He cannot afford to
lose. in dressing or in a long ride or
walk. the hour succeeding his supper,
when he is in the best condition to do
good work
But few men until they have tried it,
realize what a vast amount of work can
be done in the hour from to p. m,
which is so commonly wasted in getting
ready to go out.
After he has devoted an hour or two
to hard study, the workingman should
be at home when he finishes. so that he
can go to bed, without further fatigue
or loss CT time or exposure, and secure
a good nights rest.
Textbooks upon all subjects have
served an important purpose in the
cause of education. Night schools have
aided many TO convert their spare mo-
ments into knowledge and ultimately
into success, but neither of these
methods OF study nearly fills the educa-
tional requirements OF workingmen as
well as correspondence instruction
The correspondence method. calling
to its aid the feet messengers of the
postal service. fully meets the peculiar
conditions which surround workingmen.
Technical education. under the direc-
ton of the most competent instructors.
is now within the reach of all. Every
workingman may make of his home a
school house, where he can study dur
ing his leisure hours and prepare him
self for higher position in life. Every
workingman can now qualify for the
most responsible duties connected with
his trade.
In the opinion of an eminent educa-
tor. the Correspondence School lis the
most original agency for technical edu-
cation ever devised, and portends a
time when we will not set off a few of
the most fortunate for education. but
educate all up TO the limits required in
the application OF the skilled arts. :"
Educational opportunities hitherto un-
attainable are placed by this method
within the reach OF all ambitious men,
and thousands OF workingmen in ali
parts of the world, representing over