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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-31

An Eastern man is said to be building
an ark. This Will remind people Of the
fact that there has never yet been Il
crust in that article.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-31

Barbed wire as a battle appliance has
found its way into Natal. Those like 1t
best who are not stuck on IT.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-31

Newspaper men see the dawn Of the
nnillennium. An Eastern railway has
adopted the policy of telling the news
aDapers the whole truth in case of an
accident
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-31

Popular sentiment is overwhelmingly
opposed to the anti-expansion sentiment
tthat would cut down the nineteenth
century to nlnety-nine years.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-31

A Western woman's wanting $4,000
Gor broken heart does not In the least
contradict the sex's innate liking for a
aiEe figure.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-31

About the most innocent of ways 70
pull the wool over childhood's eyes is
30 use the yarn of the stocking.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-31

Maybe the new cult of gentlemen
Burglars is due to a knowledge that
good manners are necessary TO those
who would enter the best houses.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-31

The wooden Indian has been vindi-
sisted al lAst-he stopped a runaway
horse N New York the other day.
There's n theme for a new Hans An
sdersen.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-31

Talking of cold weather as against
sSther forms OF garment, the man just
strapped up In himself Is generally
cold individual
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-31
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The bathtub trust is not supposed 20
Gear water
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-31

Evidently the only way some people
can have any confidence in the re-
munerative character OF a business is
so have a trust in it,
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-31

For more than 5000 years men have
been trying to discover "the elixir of
life" The earliest searcher. so far as
authoritative history shows. was
Hermes Trismagestrus, born 1900 b. C.
Coming down to the Christian era
there was Zosemus, who lived 400 A. d.
to 400; Ghebe Rhazes, $50 to $50; Ovic-
emo, $50 to 1887; Artephino, 1915 to
113O; Roger Bacon, 1914 to 1894; Albert
Magnus, 1910 to 1894; Ponce de Leon.
AGO to 1921; Paracelsus, 1743 to 1895:
Cagliostro, 1S43 to 1S943 Brown-Se
guard, 1918 to 1894. They and others.
like the rest Of their generations, are all
dead. 1t is noticeable that most of them
died early, not living three score years
and ten. 1t is needless to say that they
failed to discover "the elixir" Perhaps
1t Is well that some of them did not,
considering what they were. The latest
candidate for disappointment is Prof
Metchnikoff, a distinguished scientist
in the Pasteur institute, Paris, who
claims to have discovered a series Of
lymphs that will arrest decay and re-
juvenate the human body. He discards
the accepted theory of senile atrophy,
and holds that certain cells which
have been believed to be destroyed by
age are simply dormant Not only can
they be revived, but multiplied" with
his wonderful lymphs. In a certain
measure corroboration Of this claim are
the experiments Of physician who an.
nounces that he can successfully treat
paralysis and cites cases. But both are
now only experimenting. and the proba.
bility is that, like some predecessors.
they will make their discoveries just in
time to die.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-08-31

There is a significance in the fact
that the new treaty between Mexico
and China is written in English instead
of, as customary, in French. 1t is in
line with the recent instances in which
English has been substituted for
French as the language of diplomacy in
international conferences, but has still
deeper significance than that. French
was formerly the universal language of
diplomacy, and all conferences between
the powers were conducted in it. as a
matter of course. but English has be
come SO more the language Of the world
than the French that it is superseding
the latter even in that most conserva-
tive usage. English is also the Ian
guage of commerce to n much greater
extent than French, as English and
American commerce far Outrank any
that is carried on under any other form
of speech. Lastly, the most important,
an Engllsh-speaking nation, the United
States, is not only the nearest neigh
Dor to both Mexico and China, but is
rapidly becoming the most important
one with which they have to deal;
while second to 1t in some respects,
first in others, is England. Both ma
tons, therefore, having far more occa-
sion to use the English than any other
foreign tongue, they are bound to be
come more familiar with it than with
any other, and it is so nearly a com
mon language between them that it is
very wise for the diplomats to use it
for the purpose of a common under
standing. They will avoid complica-
tions better in this way than by adopt
ing French or any other tongue.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-03

political organizer. His prescience Is
remarkable. He evidently OWNED the
sentiment Of his people on the Porto
Rican question, and obeyed the pro-
phetic instinct.
Minnesota also has meat palatable for
the animated moiecule III the person OF
Joel II. Heatwole. chairman of the
House Committee on Printing. Heat
wole is an editor and has great strength
with labor organizations: Like Lane, of
Iowa, he opposed the Porto Rican tariff
bill and was renominated by acclama-
ton. His nomination for governor of
Minnesota would be almost equivalent
to an election.
There is Also fair grazing for an ami
mated molecule in one of the New York
delegation. lie has a firm mouth, clean
cut nose. bright eyes, and the stern face
of a true Knickclbocker lie is William
Astor Chanler, of New York City. His
father was Congressman, and one OF
distinguished ability. Col. Chanler is
also an author. lie became widely
known by his explorations in Africa. He
served as a staff officer in the SANTA
so canpaign and defeated Lemuel E.
QuigS by over 5000 majority two years
ago in the district once represented by
John Il. Fellows. Quigg had carried it
two years before by over 10000 MAORI
lty. Ii the continent concerning heroes
of the Spanish war is the same in the
North as in the South. Chanler is the
tnral-e4aJidate giiiaa-45
Theodore Roosevelt. At all events, it is
reasonably certain that he would poll
heavier Democratic vote than any
other mentioned. He speaks we'll is re-
served ana thoughtful, is independent
in his prostitutes, and is a great grand
son OF that wonderful Dutchman. John
jacob Aston. Unlike his kinsman. Will
liam Waldorf Astor. and like a true
American,he sympathizcs strongly with
the Beers.
But there are others. There are Bart
holdt. Of Missouri; Latimer. of South
Carolina; Brownlow. of Tennessee: OF
jen. of Wisconsin; Hemcnway. of Irdi-
ana. and score Of others who serve as
Ia paradise for these animated molecules
The insect, however, is by no means
new. II appeared in the Senate over n
hundred years ago. when Jonathan
1rumbull resigned his seat as a Senator
to become governor of Connecticut mt
salary If 5000 year.
AMOS. =. CUMMINGS.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-03

COUNTRY HAMS - Steady: smithneld.
fancy, la@l5c.; Virginia country. lo9l.iac;
good North Carolina. lo4l2i3c
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. white. sl.5o3l 60
per bag; Florida new. $500 to $500 per
barrel; new sweets Hayman. Sl.75G 200
per barrel; yellow, Sl.75Q2.0O.
CABBAGE-Florda s.. 25fl250 per crate.
TOMATOES-Crate, s2.50G30o
ONIONS-S1.75G2 per box.
HERMUpA-Ncnc.
PIlAS--5oM15c per basket.
SNAPS-$l.T 0n2.O0 per box.
CUCUMBERS-Sl.l TO SIS per box.
ASPARAGUS-10 TO l5c. per bunch.
FRUITa.
APPLEs-Yirginia apples. none; North.
LEMONS-ss 90 per box.
PEACHES-None
MES-sl.0 on per basket.
PINEAPPLES-7Gi0c.
HAGo 49, bunch. 6oe9n;N.
s30oGl3.25: seeGIngs 81. 50dl300; navels SO %
Q3.50 per box.
GROCERIES
FLoUR-Marlset steady; spring wheat.
winter wheat. half patent. 1913; win
ter wheat. choice straight. S365: winter
wheat family. $3.50; winter wheat, fair 10
good grades OF extra. S3'S0G3.iS. 'Sinter
MENI~Pcr bag 100 lbs. sl.O6; o. lib.
bags. Csc.
| ra l3(Dl4c.; choice Rio. nA9liAc.: prime.
DO. l09AQlic.; fair. DO. s..GlOAc.; com,
'', CmEESEEf.arge full cream. 12c.; small
| full cream, 12c.
| SUTNK-rr1gncr, 1I1u sun udvancing
five points on the 2ist and ten points TO-
day. Cubes, or pressed blocks, loose in
barrels. $50: Powdered. loose in barrels
S5C5; either, iii half barrels additional,
| per 100 lbs. l9c.; Granulated STANDARD.
loose in barrels, $5.s5; Granulated Tine''
loose in lQ0-lb. double sacks, xT.5o
GacfSd E g6; and A. 6l5 snoks
lib. and 5-lb. papers. packed in
bright: $3.50; Yellow, No. .. nearly as
good bright. $3.50: yellow. No. II. good
! bright, $i15; Yellow, No. i. fairly bright.
| SiiO.
SYRUPS AND MoLASsES - Marke,
| firmer At tho advance: syrup good to
choice. 2Sd2lc.: lower grade syrup $50 a0c :
molasses. Porto Rico, 22GSoc.
| PROVISIONS.
BULK MEATS = Market steady and
lightweight. $3.50; bellies. Western. heavy
| 1918.
HAMs-sugar cured. 1sc.
| DRY SALTED JOWLS-S5.65.
| PORK PLATE-S6.S0
HAM PORf-New. SIZES.
| LARD-Pure butchers In tierccs SIC
compound tierces TO brand Gatc.: 80.
lb; tubs and 6o-lb. tins. NC. more
| WOOl%-U n"ashed. loo: bulky. TO &C.
| less: washed wool. Csc: black l2,sc to l6c
HIDES-.G. s.. az: green. 90. dry n.n;.
II, dry salt. He: damaged. &
SALT FISH
| HEHRINC-New North Care ina cut
A.25: Eastern. barrels. s3.75GiI.25: Potomac
spots. 1no-lb. kegs. s575: mackerei Eooi
| No. .. $1,000: white fish. new catch. lOo-lb
| kegs. $500; Sa-lb. kegs. $50: fo-lb. tegs
s2.2s
FRESH FISH.
| e,.o,s. per pound. Sc: croakerp per
| pound. &c; taylors. per pound. iG5c.
| per pound. case: shad. 75c.: trout. Sc :
| theephead. per pound. &c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-03

vigorous as when n boy and You camel
realize how happy l am
Dear Sir:-Your method worked beau
tifully. Results We're exactly what I
needed. Strength and vigor have COM
pletely returned and enlargement is en-
tirely satisfactory"
Dear Sfr:-Yours was received and
had 10 trouble in making use of the re-
ceipt as directed and can truthfully say
1t is boon to weak men. l am greatly
improved in size, strength and vigor."
All correspondence is strictly confiden-
tal mailed in plain scaled envelope. The
receipt is free for the asking and he
wants every man to have 1t.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-03

How any man may quickly cure himself
after years OF suffering from sexual weak
ness lost vitality. night losses. varicocelc.
etc. and enlarge small weak organs to
fun size and yGor. Simply send your
name and address to DIR. l.. w. Knapp,
1888 Hull Bldg, Detroit Mich. and he
will gladly send the free receipt with full
directions so that any man may easily
cure himself at home. This is certainly Il
most generous offer. ana the following eX-
tracts taken from his daily mail show
what men think of his geuerosity:
Dear Sir:--Please accept my sincere
thanks for yours of recent date. l have
given your treatment thorough test and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-03
FOR s AL:

5 dwellings in the Mottu Block. Client
Three new houses. 2l2. PHI and 216 Ave
nue. a, Atlantic City-a bargain.
Four brick houses Oh ST. Paul street.
price s2.50O.00.
Store and dwelling and good business.
Moran avenue.
One house on Scott street, $4,000.
Wharf and warehouse between Com
rerce street and Roanoke Dock
Vacant lots in all parts of the city
Valuable water front in Bramble ton, ad =
Joining y. & w. II. II. Co.
Valuable water front in Portsmouth, be-
tweLp Very Dock and Navy Yard.
BIG Puta street
Harry warehouse. Nivison street.
Nos Us and 70 Pool street
2S7 CRANKY street.
222 York street.
JSS Butte street
l09 and III Brown avenue
273 York street
III Queen street
3l4 Bank street.
1O9 High street
col Park avenue
100 Butte street.
rs York street.
422 and 42i Highland avenue.
Dwelling 96 Boush street.
Dwelling 29f Butte street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-03

- certain deed of trust. bearing date on
the 24th day OF December. 1895, and re-
corded In ID. Il. 1917. p. l25, Clerks Office
proceed to sell at public auction on SAT-
CRDAf, tho 9th day of June. 1900. ut IL
O'Clock m. in front of the Norfolk County
to-wit: -
LOT WITH IMPROVEMENTS situat tod
on Liberty street. In the town of Berkeley.
land. Va NC WISH
TERMS-CASET.
my3l-tds WM II. BARNES, Trustee.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-03
TRUSTEES SALE OF BERKELEY
PROPERTY.

Pursuant to the terms of a deed of trust
from Luke Williams to the undersigned
trustee. bearing date on thf 25th day of
June. In the year 1896. and duly of record
II the Clerks Office of the County Court
OF OF =. Norfolk FOL County. in Deed Book ZOO at
Pa3e olo. and at the request of the
creditor therein secured, default having
5 5ebf made In the payment of the
shall expose. for sale. at public auction,
at the Norfolk Real Estate and Stock
OF Norfolk. Virginia. at II O'Clock noon
on ~ ESDAY. the 9th day of June, in the
year ar i iS, the following property. to-wit.:
pT orrnn1. thereon. situated In Berkeley.
k M numbered and designated as lot
NO 8. ON Seventh street, as laid down
on the plan of the Ives property made by
sykes and duly recorded in Map Book No.
]. In the Clerks Office OF tho Norfolls
County Court: Being the same property
which was conveyed to Luke Williams by
Anna c. Brantley by decd bearing date
on the 18th day OF January, 1885, and duly
recorded In tho Clerks Office aforesaid.
In Deed Book li2. at page IS.
TermS-Cash.
a: p. WARRINGTON, Trustee.
flTCHETT &c WEBB. Auctioneers.
Al
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-03
Cattle Feeders and DairyInan.

in
seing
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-03

BY the. Union Auction Co., General AUG
tioneers. sc Bank ST., Morris
Gross, Manager.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-03
At a meeting

1st That a. Wrenn & Sons are entitled
TO the thanks of all the horses in this
section FOR making the easiest running
vehicle n horse was ever hitchcd TO, thus
reducing our work which. during the hot
weather, was frequently very hard on us
I'd That all horse owners not now using
this Eunatout should look into its merits
and buy one without delay.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-03
NORFOLK MARKETS.
For Grain, Hay. Groceries, Provis-
ions, &c.
Quotations at Wholesale Prices, Unless
Otherwise stated. and rrices arc Sub
jcc. to i1uciuaiion In Market.
GRAIN. HAY AID RICE.

CORN White corn. from store. sc (;
mixed corn. from stores. soc.
OATS-Steady. mixed. sac: white. Csc.
MILL FEEf--MArAet steady: bran. per
ton SIS oc m!ddiing. $500 per ton,
white Soc.
ilAY-No | Timothy hay. $3.50; mixed
hay No. :. $lIM; mixed hay, $500; hay in
carload lots. No !, $3.50; No. .. 1850;
mixed. $3.50
MiLLED RIcr-As to sradss-Sn to
6t.c.
ROUGH RIcE-Nono on tho mark..
peanuts AND PEAS
rEA%UTs-Mn Market. now fancy. :Yc.:
strictly prime, 23sc-. prime. 2&ds9sc com.
mon. lkN2c.: Spanish. g2c. per hushel
PEAS-Blackcyr. $3.50 per bag; black
peas $ll0 per busicl.
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
POUl.TRy-I.ivc st>aoy: chickens old
fat, SoUS2,bc. sprins, 154Soc.: ducks. mud.
a0c
EGGS-Steady at lie. per dozen.
BuTTER-Good country, l2ll5c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-03

r ARGE STOCK OF FURNITURE AT
IL Auction-We Will sell on MONDAY.
of the Mcintyre Furniture Company. at
their store. No. 324 Main street, to make
room for other goods. their stock of Eur
niturN consisting of Bedroom and Par
Tor Suits. Wardrobes. Sideboards. Exten-
sion and Center Tables. Book Cases.
Wood and Willow Rockers, Pictures.
rors. Enamel and Brass IBedsteads. Spring
Mattresses; In fact, everything that can
be found In n first-class Furniture Store,
UNION AUCTION CO.,
IL AuCtiOueerg
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-03
w. H. III. TRICE & CO.,
Real Estate and Rental Agents,

COR. BANK AND PLUME STREETS;
PHONES Sos
RESIDENCES FOR RENT.
144 Duke street. 0 rooms, all conven-
fences .......... .......... .......... So. 80
1l2 Wood street rye yard. ........ 200
35i Hamilton avenue. 3-story brick. 1888
"A Cumberland street, we'll located,
large yard ........... -............... 1896
40 North street, Southern exposure,
good yard .............. .............. $500
81 Holt St. all convcnienccs. brick. %. 90
6S York street, brick.-2=story; very
-rirsirabic 49,. ........... .......... $3.50
305 Lovett avenue, frame. good yard 1900
STORES
30 Main street. now occupied by
Hume & Minor .......................S20 5000 90
1921 Main street can be rented low.
Small store on Bank street........ 800
Small store near market ............. $500
241 Church street; good location for
Oh Roanoke ave, 3-story press brick. $500
OFFICES.
We have several Offices in good location.
VIRGINIA BEACH
AIahoney Cottage. 10 rooms. fur
nishcd and near the Princess Anne
Hotel For the season ............. $780, 90
Cottages. unfurnished ................. 1880
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-03

a: p. WARRINGTON, Trustee.
fITCHETT & WEBB. Auctioneers.
ma24-tdg
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-03
Auction sALEs-FurunE DAYS.

"A UCTION SALE-ALL UNREDEEM-
~ ed pledges. consisting Of Watches.
DIAMONDS, Jewelry Of every description,
Clothing, Musical Instruments Clocks
and q great many other articles too num-
erous to mention; Sale commences Mon
day. June 4th, 1900; at 1880 p. M, and con-
BENNETT & BRO. 166 and ITO Church
street, Nortolk, va. 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-03
Homes For All.

Rel Phone 1914 8. 8. Phone no.
81 Boush St, rooms .................. &c. 90
426 Olney Road, Q rooms. .............. 30. 90
10 r. Claiborne ave, Z rooms ........ 20. 90
III Bermuda St, rooms. 1000
% Bermuda ST.. 3-room nat............ $50
it2 Butte St, 4-rooms .................... 10. 90
49, Olney road. rooms................ n. so
40 dartmouth st, ooms.............. 90. 90
GlbbS avenue, { rooms ................ II. %
10 Cove ST., cor Fenchurch ........ 1000
sol Butte St. Observation-Disclosures. is. 90
Several houses for coiored tenants.
Furnished houses on GrGsby Place.
2O3 ). Reservoir ave. 8 rooms....... SIS. 90
! Elm street. Z rooms. .............. $50
lI5 Brewer street. rooms............ %. 90
jl9 n. Park avenue y rooms.......... 20. %
3G9 Bousn 81. rooms $3.50. .......... 30 90
Several good stores.
2S9 Granny street 1 rooms. fiat.
Ribble Place and Client I-ots h specially
Cottages OF Virginia leach end Ocean
View.
z new house. at Lamberts Point. ia
Flats at 2S9 Church street.
Goth street. PART; Place. l. rooms 80. see
y North, rooms. ................... 90 90
e75 Buto rooms. ........................20 30. 90
HOUSES Sf t .SHp Iors For ' SALE In IN
ALL PARTS OF THE CITY.
The defender., 1900-01-27

The chartering OF two steamers tn
carry cargoes Of corn from Philadel-
phia to RevaL In Northern Russia.
taken In connection with tho fact thsn
several cargoeS have already BEEN
shipped to the same port from other
Auannc coast seaports, shows that
Russia begins to realize the vaIte OF
American corn as a cheap foo1 for it's
people, especially those living in the
northern and colder sections OF that
country. The difficulty heretofore has
been to convince European consumers
that corn could be utilized as a nutri-
tious food for human beings. Large
quantities have heretofore been ship
ped abroad for brewing purposes, but
the prejudice against 1t as a food prod
uct was extremely hard to eradicate.
Little by little, however, American corn
has been making headway in Europe,
and the Russian importadons now In
progress give promise Of an extensive
demand from that country in the near
future. The sections Of Russia In
which corn can be grown profltably
will also grow wheat, and the Russian
farmers are likely to continue to raise
wheat, leaving American corn to be I'm
ported as a cheap food for those who
cannot afford to pay the prices wheat
will bring in the European market.
The defender., 1900-01-27

The htghwayman robs a man-per
haps two men, if he is lucky-and that
is the end of it so far as the extent Of
damage is concerned. But the promo
ters of inflated enterprises based ON
slender prospects start in to rob the
public at large All goes we'll for a
while, perhaps, as it did with the
FRANKLIN syndicate. But the time comes
when the bubble bursts or shrinks to a
poor semblance of its former self, and
the damage is widespread. When the
hour of collapse or contraction arrives
we have all the troubles of a financial
panic so far as these securities are con-
cerned. Sometimes when the smash
comes those who are really responsible
have escaped. Sometimes the guilty
go down with the innocent, the promo
ters with the investors. The punish
ment of wrongdoing falls upon the in
nocent, upon the public at large. Even
those who have had no share in the
game, who have not touched or han
died the perilOus thing, are caught in
the pinch with those who have taken
the risk. Real values are the only val
ues that count in the long run. DishOn-
eSty incorporated is just as much dis
honesty as If it were practiced by indi-
Vtduais. And IN the end it is about as
sure to suffer the penalty.
The defender., 1900-01-27
THE OLD TRuNpLE BED.

Oh. The old trundle bed where slept
when a boy,
What panOplied knight might not covet
the joy?
The glory and peace Of that slumber Of
mine
Like a long, gracious rest in the bosom
divine:
The quaint, homely cOceh. hidden close
from the light,
But daintily drawn from its hiding at
night.
Oh, nest of delight. from the foot to
the head,
Was the queer little, dear little, old trun-
die bed.
Oh, the old trundle bed where 1 wonder
ing saw
The stars through the window, and list
ened with awe
10 the sigh of the winds as they trem-
bingly crept
Through the trees where the robins so
restlessly slept,
Where l heard the low, murmurous chirp
of the wren,
And the katydid listlessly chirrup again.
Through the maze of the dreams of the
old trundle bed.
Oh' the old trundle bed! Oh, the old
trundle bedl
With its plump little pillow and old-fash-
ioned spread;
Its snowy white sheets and the blankets
above,
Smoothed down and tucked around with
the touches of love;
The voice of my mother to lull me to
sleep
With the old fairy stories my memories
keep
Still fresh as the lilies that bloom Ger
the head
Once bowed DER my own in the old trun.
die bed.
James Whitcomb Riley.
The defender., 1900-01-27

0De Of the matters now discussed by
he Iowa teachers is the making of the
.yDshiD the unit Of organization. I'm
h. the present system each independ
ut school district, says the Chicago
Trbune, has a board of directors and a
secretary, making more than twenty
i've officers in the average township.
Many teachers believe better results
Sdd be had by abollShing these dis
tie. boards and cenralizing control of
he schools in township boards. The
.rgielCe in other States would bear
M this view. In Philadelphia the
schools are managed in a most wasteful
,YhOn, there being a board of school
tfectOrS for each ward in the city with
Eeat powers. The result is an extrav-
ant management. Whenever there are
mary boards, each consisting Of many
members, then there are a large num-
lg Of persons whose personal interests
aHT be looked after and whose friends
must be provided for. By reducing the
lumber Of directors these Influences
Ee Eeeduced and economy follows. The
legislature will do well to reorganiZe
1sEhoOl system with the township as
ae basis Of organization.