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The Washington times., 1902-02-23
BIosrapher of Cecil Rhodes.

Mr. Howard Herseman, who wrote the
new biography, Cecil Rhodes: Study
of a Career is the son of the editor of
1.-The hllahabad Pioneer" He is a Man
chester man. still in the early thirties,
who has long been closely connected with
English colonial affairs, and has been for
years a personal friend of Mr.. Rhodes.
Mr.. Hensman is now managing editor OF
The Military Mail" and is at present en-
gagged in the compilation of an English
military dictionary. The new biography
is dedicated to the sister of Cecil Rhodes,
who was of great assistance to Mr.. Hens
man in preparing the life of her famous
IL other
The Washington times., 1902-02-23

Messrs. Herbert s. Stone & Co. are TO
bring out dictionary of art, beginning
with the Renaissance and including the
great painters and sculptors down to the
present time. The editor is one of the
most competent art critics in the country,
and it viii be his aim TO give something
of the relation between the Fainter and
his epoch in a concise biography. The vol
ume should be valuable as a reference
book as. although it is easy to find trea-
tiscs upon the more conspicuous artists,
and monographs upon a single school. it
is almost impossible to secure Information
upon these subjects condensed into a sim
gle volume. 1t will necessarily be merely
an outline, but q suggestive outline. And
its value will be increased by several nun
dTed reproductions Of notable paintings.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23

1.-The Book of a Hundred Houses has
Just been issued by Mesrs. Herbert s.
Stone & Co, and forms valuable guide
for those who are building and decorating
houses and apartments. 1t contains de-
scriptions and photographs of many sue
cessful houses. and through them innum-
cradle suggestions about furniture and
decoration.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
4 Golf iinnmnI.

Messrs. Herbert $ Stone d Co. are to
bring out in the spring a cinematograph
edition Of Mr.. II. J. Whighams golf hook
This books has never been superseded,
and Mr.. Whicham's reputation as a golfer
keeps it at the head Of this kind Of
manual. The new edition is to be Illus
trated in a highly original manner with
moving pictures.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
A Follower of Thnckcrny.

THE Fighting Bishop"--a novel With
out a hereby Mr.. Herbert NJ Hopkins,
Will be published by the Bowen Merrill
Company about February %. Mr.. Hop
kins is an Ohio man, and his home until
recently has been in Toledo. He now oc-
cupies the chair Of Latin in Trinity Col
lege, Hartford, Connecticut. THE Fight
ing Bishop" is his first book, and is a
novel after the manner of the old school.
a story Of family life. of Bishop and
of his SONS. and their Sweethearts and
wives.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
An Italian Guidc RnnI,

i volume on the Umbrian towns, by J.
". and a. VI. CruicEshank will be added
to Grant Aliens series OF Historical
Guides. The authors have followed Grant
Aliens ideas in regard to this series.
having had the privilege of seeing him at
work upon the Guide of Venice.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
Who Wrote Truth Dextcr.,

Little, Brown, & Co, of Boston. have
steadfastly refused to make public the
real name of Sidney Mccall. When ques-
toned recently, the only statement this
firm of publishers would make was that
the fftieth thousand of Truth Dexter
was Just off the press
The Washington times., 1902-02-23

which Ulysses and his comrades have been driven by
the wind. Above the landing place broken
cliffs, in which is the blaclmouthed
Ulysses feels the of this threatening
and speaks in despair:
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are designed to exercise, without caus-
ing exhaustion, every part of the body.
Critical attention Is paid to the physi-
cal condition of each boy, and IL ad-
visabe special exercises are assigned
him. Instruction on the horizontal and
parallel bars, and on the horse and
buck, Is given from time to time; basket
ball and other indoor games are en-
couraged; arrangements may also be
made for special instruction in boxing
and fencing. This opportunity for
choice from wide range of exercises Is
much appreciated by the pupils.
During the Fall and Spring the boys
take their daily exercise in some form
of outdoor sport; the stronger and
more robust join in base ball and foot
ball, while others spend their time in
tennis, golf, and track athletcs--run-
ming, jumping, hurdling, and pole
vaulting; all the boys from time to
time to take part in bicycle tours, cross
country runs, and tramping expeditions.
Every detail Of the athletic and gym
nastic work Is under the immediate SUI
pervislon of the Physical Director, who
has been a varsity foot ball and base
ball player, and who has had in addl-
ton. wide experience in directing GYM
nastics and in coaching athletic teams.
The Washington School. since It's
opening In 1900, has made for itself an
enviable athletic record: teams in foot
ball and base ball from both the Junior
and Senior Schools, have played, and
as rule defeated, teams from other
schools. A golf tournament is held
each Spring on the School links in
competition for the Head Masters Cup;
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and that contest was two months short
er than the present one. A beginner
now will have over four months to make
up for lost time and has ample oppor-
tunity to catch up with the leaders be-
fore the close. A letter of inquiry ad-
dressed Contest Editor, Tribune,
Scranton, Pa, will be followed by re-
sponse giving full particulars.
Five of the contestants made returns
yesterday Two of them improved
their positions and this morning are
higher placed than they We're yester-
day.
William Sherwood, OF Hartford, took
ninth place away from Harry Madden.
of Scranton, and now leads him by elev-
en- points. Hugh Johnston, of Forest
City. changed places with John Mackie,
of Providence. Mr.. Johnston has ad-
vanced five places in the past two days.
A. j. Kellerman, of Scranton, is rapid
ly catching up with Charles Burns, Of
Vandling, and Is now 'only 32 points
away from first place. SO far this
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ward says: Children, like adults, are
not alike, but infinitely different; the
object of education, as of life, is to
bring out the innate powers and de-
velop 10 the highest possible degree the
natural and acquired capacities of the
individual" DIR. Nicholas Murray But
Ter, President of Columbia University,
emphasizes the same idea: During the
secondary school period tastes are ia
be developed into capacities, and each
pupil started into that line of interest
and activity that is best adapted ia
him." The Washington School, through
it's elective system, endeavors to carry
out the great principles thus laid down
by President Eliot and DR.. Butler. 1t
seeks to discover the tastes OF each boy
and to develop those tastes into capaci-
ties; to bring to light his innate pow
ers and to make these powers active
and efficient.
The elective system, as applied in the
Washington School, has many advan-
tages. A boy who at the time he enters
is backward in one of his studies, will
not, as Is the usual practice elsewhere,
he retarded in his other work; he will
begin each subject at that point for
wlSch his previous preparation has
qualified him. Similarly, n boy who
fails at the end Of the year to pass a
given subject will review that subject
only, and not, as in many schools, the
entire years work. He will be allowed
to progress rapidly In those studies in
which he excels and will be given
enoughHtime TO master those in which
he is weak. In preparing for college.
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was for seven years the assistant prin-
cipal OF Smith Academy, of st. Louis.
the largest boys school in the Missis-
sippi Valley, and he, too, has studied
the most modern educational methods
in the Graduate School at Harvard.
DR.. G. s. Ingham, the House, Master,
Is a Doctor of Philosophy of Yale Uni
versity, and has been for three years a
member of the Yale faculty.
Arrangement Of Studies.
The Washington School has nc, fixed
curriculum, no grades, no forms" In
stead, there are forty-two different
courses each representing from two to
FIVE periods of work IA week. From
these courses the Head Master selects
for each pupil those which in the judg-
ment Of the faculty and of the boy s
parents will promote his best interests.
A pupils own preferences are considr
cred but the knowledge which his par
ents and teachers have Of his abilities
and future needs determines In the
main the studies which he shall pursue.
A boy can, IL it is thought best. study
the traditional subjects of the old fixed
curriculum, or he can take up studies
not usually offered in secondary schools,
such as geology or colonial history. He
can shape his course with reference to
the entrance requirements of any coll
lege or scientific school, or of the Uni
ted States Military or Naval Academy.
The advantages of such a system of
individual election are manifold. The
leading educat tonal thought of the day
is directly away from the old fixed
curriculum. President Eliot OF Har-
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since he is not restricted by q fixed
curriculum, he can devote all his time
to the subjects required for admission.
In this way he can often save year
in his college preparation.
Individual care and supervision per-
wade not only the system of choosing
electives, but also the daily class-r room
work. The number of boys in a given
course Is In general limited to eight,
but often a class does not contain more
than three or four; thus the teacher Is
able to know every pupil Intimately.
and to adapt his methods 80 as to adj
vance both the brightest and slowest
without sacrificing the progress Of
either. A special study Is made Of the
needs and peculiarlties of each pupil,
and boy is never lost sight of because
he is one in crowd. In brief, the unit
of the Washington School is the boy,
not the class.
Student Organizations.
The boys Of the Washington School
have organized number of clubs or
societies, which are open to all pupils
of suitable age, and to members Of the
faculty. They are supported by initia-
tloIl Ices anu OlHeT uueS Vdlu ny tIc
members. 1t is the policy Of the School
to encourage such clubs, which are
mainly carried on by the boys them
selves, but which are carefully super
vised by teachers.
The Literary Club, the oldest of these
organizations, was formed ITO encour-
age the literary interests of the School
and to afford literary entertainment for
its members" At the meetings, which
ordinarily occur every two weeks, and
in which both pupils and teachers take
part. therc are presented an essay, u
reading and a debate. The Club has
given with success two plays, SERIOUS
Situation in Burleighs Room" and "a
Proposal Under Difficulties"
The Golf Club has charge of the
links and looks after the golf interests
of the school. Each spring formal
tournament Is held, the winner Of
which holds for one year the Head
Masters Cup.
Both the Junior and senior schools
have their tennis clubs and boys of the
former school have also an association
which holds meetings every two weeks.
The teachers and the older boys at
Pierson House have organized Bill
lard Club, which has purchased a first
class table and which holds frequent
tournaments.
Day Department.
Boys who live in Washington and the
immediate vicinity are able in the
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TWO OUT.OF-TOMN
BOYS GO HIGHER Ut
Sherwood and Johnston Improve
Their Positions in the Educational
Contest-Why Others Should Enter.

The time is now ripe for the young
people who have been busted with pre-
pairing for examinations. promotions
and graduations from the public and
private schools to enter The Tribune's s
Educational Contest. Now that the
books have been put away and the
minds are beginning to evolve plans
for the future, the young men and wom-
en- who wish to stand an equal chance
with others in the turmoil and strife Of
manhood and womanhood should begin
to take thought as to how best to pre-
pare for the struggle.
The Tribune offers thirty-three schol-
arships in many institutions of high
grade, offering instruction In universi-
ties, secondary schools, musical institu-
tions. business colleges. and kindred
schools These institutions are located
at home, elsewhere in this state, New
Jersey, and the District Of Columbia,
offering wide range Of selection, both
as to location and the system Of in
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wisconsin Avenue, washington, D. c..
will furnish desired Information about
the Washington School for Boys.
The Tribune's offer.
The Tribune offers as a special re-
ward in its Educational Contest a
scholarship In the Washington School
for Boys, and the young man who se-
lects this reward will be entitled to a FIVE
years course, with full tuition fees paid,
amounting to 5000 a year, or a value Of
$500 for FIVE years. in addition 1t pro-
vidcs the student with luncheon of the
value OF $40 year, making the total
value Of the scholarship for the five
years $1.700. The student can easily
obtain board in the city Of Washington
at very moderate rate. 1t Is quite
possible that the student will complete
the course in less than five years. In
which case The Tribune's obligation
would cease. This is the highest-priced
scholarship that The Tribune has ever
offered in the three years Of It's educa-
tional contests, and the young man
who wins It, no matter what his age.
may enter at once upon his studies, as
no formal entrance examinations are
required.
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THE WASHINGTON
SCHOOL FOR BOYS

governmental, legislative, and judiciary
bodies at work. The youthful mind
really requires such concrete and dra-
matte presentation Of these conceptions
to grasp the necessary facts of citizen-
ship and government. Furthermore,
arrangements are made for the visits
of some of the most famous living jur-
lists and statesmen to the washington
School to give talks to the students.
But, indeed, quite apart from the
Capital itself the situation OF the
School Is an admirable one for the pur-
pose of bringing the boys into lively
touch with the events Of our national
history. The country within a hundred
miles around is permeated with the
richest historical associations. and pill
grimages conducted by the instructor
of history to all these famous places
bring home to the boys the facts and
romances of our history, from the
earliest English settlement in America,
to the last battle of the Civil War.
The Home Life.
The living arrangements Of the
Washington School show the same
clear-headed consideration and origin
ality of conception that one sees in the
selection of its site. The boys live at
Pierson House, a handsome private
residence, built at an expense of over
100000 Designed for the use of pri-
vate family, it fultills the Head-Mas-
ter's ideal of home for the boys. This
ideal is that they should get here at
the Washington School just as much
Of the best home life as is possible
away from their parents. A tactful
and able House Master and his wife
preside over the home establishment,
so that, with the services of a compe-
tent matron, the boys really have a
home, as distinguished from a bar
racks. The house itself, from the large
reception hall, with its open fireplace,
to the sunny bedchambers, with their
hardwood floors and pretty furniture.
is most spacious and inviting. The
view over into Virginia from the Sec
ond story is something worth going to
Washington TO see. Not more than
sixteen boys are admitted to this
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struction In several of them The Tri-
bune- pays all charges, while in all lib
eral arrangements have been made.
1t is a good time to begin now. In
the two previous contests some of the
most successful contestants did not
commence to work until several weeks
after the contest opened. Last year
Miss Griffin who won the contest, did
not start until five weeks had elapsed
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month Mr.. Keilerman has scored s.
points to Mr.. Burns 49, while william
T. 8. Rodriguez, in third place, hai
scored 13.
Following are the number Of point,
scored by the six leading contestants
for the special prizes since the frs,
of June:
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4 Striking Educational Pro-
ject Near the Ma.
tionaI Capital.
DESIGNED FOR SONS OF
MELL-TO-DO PARENTS

Location at Once Beautiful and
Healthful-Near President Cleve-
lands cred Top" and the Homes
Of John r. Mclean and Admiral
Dewey-Being Close to Washing
ton the School Has Unusual Educa-
tional neutrality-suspicious. House,
4 Handsome Private Residence,
Makes an Ideal Home for the Boys.
Equipment Of the School and Ar
rangement of Studies - Physical
Training and Athletics-student
Observation-Disclosures Sponsors.
The Scholarship offered by The
Tribune in It's Educational Contest.
What It Includes-Progress Of the
Contest-Room for Few More
Energetic Workers.
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THE PENNSYLVANIA
STATE COLLEGE

An examination of candidates for adj
mission will be held in Scranton. at the
High School Building, on Thursday ana
day at Q O'clock a. M and 230 o clock p. m.
The subjects will be taken as follows:
On Thursday, 9 to 1.30. English Grammar
tic; go to 5. Physics and Physical Geog-
raphy. On Friday. Q to ll.S0, Algebra; li.So
to !, United States History; 2S0 to 5. Geo.
metry.
Candidates who desire to do so may d.
vide the examinations, taking part Of
the subjects in June and the remaining
A copy of the latest catalogue. showing
courses of study and positions held by
graduates, or specimens of questions used
In former examinations, or information on
any particular point, may be obtained by
addressing THE REGISTRAR.
State College. Centre Co, Pa.
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4 DECIDEDLY interesting educa-
a tional problem confronted the
"a founders of the Washington
School when they started out to estab-
fish an institution that would give the
sons Of well-to-do parents everything
they could wish for their boys, consid-
cred in the light of the latest and best
principles of boy training. An open
field lay before them-iocation, build
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Announcement.

During the summer Of 1909 in
struction in all the subjects required
for admission TO the best colleges
and scientific schools will be given
at Cotuit Cottages. q Summer School
of Secondary instruction, Cotuit
Massachusetts,, under the direction
Of Principal Charles E. Fish. The
courses OF instruction are for the
benefit of five classes of students:
1. Candidates who have received
conditions at the entrance examinA-
tions.
2. Candidates who have postponed
examinations until September.
8. Students in Secondary Schools,
who, by reason Of illness or other
causes, have deficiencies to make up.
a. Students in Secondary Schools
who wish to anticipate studies and
save time in the preparation for COL
lege.
5. Students in college who have
admission conditions which must be
removed before the beginning Of ths
next Scholastic Year.
For Particulars Address
CHARLES E. FISH, Principal.
Cotuit, Mass.
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SCRANTON CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL,
SCRANTON. PA.
7. ]. Foster, Presidsnt Elmer H. laval. 5ssas.
=. J. Foster, Stanley p. Allen,
Vice President. Secretary.
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DR.. & Mrs. John MacDuffle's

2sth year. Twenty-Five years under the manage.
ment of MISS HOWARD. College preparatory
and academic courses Resident pupils limited Ia
90 60 girls nonresident. Beautiful grounds.
Tennis courts. Instruction in accordance with
highest requirements Of best colleges. For par.
ticulars and catalogue address
John MacDuffe, Phi. D., Springfield. Mass.
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the School also holds tennis tourna-
ments, boxing and fencing contests and
track meets in which the successful
competitors are given School medals
AS a result of the careful attention
given at The Washington School to eX-
ercise and to all matters connected
with the pupils physical well-being, the
general health has, during the two
years of the Schools existence. been
extremely good; there has not been a
single case of severe illness. and sew
eral boys who had previously lost
weeks at time have gone through the
winter without missing a day. More-
over, participation in manly sports un-
der proper supervision has been found
to strengthen the moral fibre of the
boys by developing courage, self-reli-
ance, and self-control.
Faculty.
is exceptionally strong, and it is sufii-
ciently large to pay careful attention to
the needs of each Individual scholar.
Mr.. Louis Leverett Hooper, the Head
Master, graduated with the Master of
Arts degree from Harvard. After
teaching there for some years, he
gained much practical experience In
several of the most important boys
schools in the East, which, with his
close study of educational problems in
both Europe and America. fits him
thoroughly for the task before him at
the Washington School. The Assistant
Head-Mastsr. Mr.. William ". Gale,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-06-20
THE WEATHER AT BREAD LOAF.
Or WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY, JUNE Is, 10

TIE WEATHER IN MIDDLEBURY
FOR WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY, JUNE Is, l9C2.
Thermometer.
Date. Wind. -
Ia. m. Noon S p. IN.
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-06-20

COLUMBUS. Ga, June IA ter
rifle wind rain and electrical storm
has done considerable damage ut Rich
land, situated thirty-nine miles from
here on the Seaboard Air line. Mr.. j.
NJ. Hurley, prominent peach mer-
chant, was instantly killed by light
ming. He was packing peaches under
a shed mt the time, and his wife, who
was near him, was severely shocked
The stores of Layiield X Bell, w. +.
Mheridge. b. Il. Mayo. 7. 5. Chap
pelle and the large Clegg building We're
unroofed and their stocks almost
ruined by wind and water. The new
school dOrmitory, ii negro academy, the
Methodist church. the new Christian
church and the new residence of Mr..
Edward Woodward were blown to the
ground. besides numerous small houses
and shops. Trees were uprooted, and
gardens and crops are ruined. The
peach crop suffered greatly.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-06-20
Troops sin Guard Pn,vtucket.

pAW1 UCKET, X. l.. June IL
When III the opinion of ten prominent
citizens, including Mayor Fitzgerald
and Chief of Police Rice tranquility
has been restored in place of mob rule,
the militia ordered here last Thursday
by Governor Kimball in connection
with the street car strike will be with
drawn. This was the conclusion reached
at meeting between Governor Kim
ball. Brigadier General Tanner and tif-
ty business men ut the state armory.
At the same time it was decided that
the best interests of the city demand
the presence of troops mere until all
possibility of another outbreak has
passed. With the exception of three
cases Of stone throwing yesterday was
one of quiet. Cars were operated on all
local lines in this city during the day
and in Central Falls as usual. but were
withdrawn at night
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-06-20

ROANOKE. VA. June IA number
of miners returning from the coallields
report very serious state of affairs
around Simmons Creek and Goodwill
mines. on the West Virginia side. They
say that about 800 strikers armed with
rifles, reVolVcrs. etc, were marching
and demanding that the nonuniOn men
now ut work quit. They also say that
the strikers have taken charge Of the
Goodwill and Simmons Creek mines
and have announced their determine
ton not to allow the workers to resume
and will resist any attempt that may
be made 10y the mine owners to resume
work