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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
Accidents.

Mr.. VIM. Windsor, who lives near the
corner of Lee and Wilkes streets, fell
from a pile driver at Shepherd, on The
opposite side of the river, this morning
and was painfully hurt.
Mis- james Kiog, who lives on south
Lee street, fell on snow-covered side
walk today and was painfully hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
Property Sales.

Mr.. S. II. Lunt sold at auction today
for Mr.. J. N. Johnson, commissioner, a
lot, with a two story brick house thereon,
situated on the west side OF Patrick street,
between King and Cameron. for 81 JOG,
Capt. r. f. Knox being the purchaser.
The other property advertised for sale
YVES Withdrawn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
Rilinns Collie Prevented.

Take double dose of Chamberlain's
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy As
soon as the first indication of the disease
appears and threatened attack may be
warded oil. Hundreds ofpeople who are
subject to attacks of bilious collie use the
remedy in this way with perfect success.
For sale by Gibson and Timberman and
w. F. Creighton & Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
Two Elements OfSuccess.

A leading retail shoe man says that
two things contributed TO his success
the first was to discover special feature
for his goods, and the second to advertise
it persistently. "Our advertising appro'
priatou is devoted mainly to the daily
newspapers. - Philadelphia Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
More Snow.

The earth, already blanketed in
white. had another layer added to 1t
today. About nine O'Clock snow began
to fall thick and fast, and, after brief
intermisson the heavens again became
alive with the tiny fakes which have
since fallen without cessation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
.1rxAxDRIA GAZETTE AND vmGINIA ADvERTISEE.
Orders FROM a Distance.

Attention is occasionally called TO the
fact that a ter advertisements are placed
in the Gazette orders for Alexandria
products are received from far. away
nlaces. A well.known baker and con-
f.ctioner in this city, who has always
.cognized that conducting business with
out advertising is Hamlet without Ham
let has during the past few days re-
ceiyed orders for cakes from Baltimore.
and places in n W Jersey, Chicago aud
Cali tornia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
Death of Mr.. G.. A. Goods.

Mr.. George Albert Goods, son of the
lste lanes w. Goods, died at his home
ON Duke street, last night. The deceased
was SO years old. He had been in i'll
health for long time. Mr. Goods was
an old employee OF the Southern Railway
Company, having fer many years been
a baggage master on that road, and re.
Gently in charge of the baggage room in
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
Complimentary Lecture.

Judge F. G. White, of Pontiac, ILL.,,
national lecturer oil the Modern Wood
men of America. will deliver lecture
at Sarepta Hall on Monday night next
at s O'Clock. A number of well-known
Alexandrians are members of the order
which is a frsternal and beneficial organ
ization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
Accident to Brakemen.

Mr.. William J. Nugent, brakeman
in the Washington Southern Railway
yards in this city, had two of his
fingers mashed off last night while en-
gagged in coupling cars. DIR. Smith
rendered the necessary surgical aid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
That Thobbing Headache

Would quickly leave you if you used Dr.
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of suffer
ers have proved their matchless merit for
Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make
pure blood and build up your health only
Is cents. meney back il not cured. Sold by
f S Lcadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
Our Mems Department is owe

Mems New Neckties, each 2jc SOC, 75c
ana ..''.'''s' 80. ''''''.''.'' 49,
Mems 4 rrow Brand Collars, for 2Ic
OF duL .s..........-s '.ss.
Mems Dress Shirts, each 75c, 81, Sl.9O
Mems Four-ply Cuils,2 pairs for ....
Mems T.. & W. Cults, all linen, pair
2jc, don n................. ....................'
Mems Dress Gloves. y ir 81, sL2o
and ....... ..................... 49,
Mems Umbrellas. each 81, Sl.50, 81,
3 10, $50, $50, - and........ ........
Mems Dress Suit Gases, each Sl.25,
sI.49, =. 3, - 40, s.. ~. s. and..........
Mems Suspenders. in fancy boxes,
pair 25c, soc, 81 and So. ............".....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17

bite aud Fancy Blank ets, pair $l.00.
So. 500, sj.2j, s9.25. s.. S., as
aud 49,. ................ ...... 5000
Good Warm Comforts, ca, h 81, sl.jJ
y. s. 1926. $3.50 and. ...... ............. 30
Infants Knit Bottles. iO", l5c, go
and. .........S....... -. .......... 95c
inf nts' Knit Sicqnes, each 25c, SOC,
foc and ........... ,... ..... ....... 500
'hildren's Silk CAPS. each 25c, Zoe,
Zoe 81, 81 30 and .......... .............. 81 80
Tapestry Table Covers, each 39c, csc,
Sl.50, 81 IS and ..,.......... ........ .... 50.
Lad es' Guaranteed Nd Gloves, pur
81, sl.25 and......... ................,.... $3.50
aides Leather Pocket Zoo >. each
25c, SOC, 75c. 81 aud .................... 80 $3.50
Ladies Fancy Toilet Sets, in fancy
boxes, consisting Il comb, brush and
mirror, the set, Sl.9S, 81 40, 1898, 81 80,
$3.50. SO and......'....... -. ..........sI25o
Fancy Handkerchief Boxs :, each.. go
Fancy Glove Boxes, each nm. ........ 69e
Baby Ribbon, lc yard or 80 yards
for......... ...... ............ ............ S9c
Double.faced Baby Ribbon 2c yard
or 50 yards for =. 80. 49,. ............... SIC
Ladies' Manicure Sets, sterling sill
yer, each 1925, S3 sS. and 49,. ............ 1913
Ladies' Sterling Silver Desk Sets,
each ..... ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. S2ss
Sterling Silver Sewing Sets, EACH. Sac
Indies liver Brush and Comb Sets,
no
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
Glass and China Ware, Razors,
knives. &c. Prices guaranteed.
Resi- Y. Rural Potatoes.

9 G bushel, lSe peek. Cal Smo. Ham, SC H..
Fresh Corned Hams, l2sc ID. Fresh Corn'd
shoulders. Toe ID. Eggs, 2sc doz. 8 lbs.
Seeded Raisins, 25c. Figs, Zoe lb. Country
s4appel. sc 10. lbs Va. Buckwheat, Csc
: ibs Rut ket Pure Leaf Lard, zoe.
W. P. WOOLLS & SONS,
Two s,ores-IgO south Royal ST.. llOl Queen
str,.t dec I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
Personal.

Cards are out for the marriage OF Mr..
r. w. WaldrOn and Miss Emma Boyd,
both of Washington, to take place JAM
uary 9. Dir. Waldron is we'll known in
this citv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
Local Matters.

Gan rises tomorrow at 7:l5 and sets 4:40.
nh water at 1881 a. m. and 400 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17

Of the health of your children. Look out for
Coughs, Colds. Group and WhoOping Cough.
Stop them in time-0ne Minute Cough Cure
is the best remedy, Harmless and pleasant
Sold BIZ all druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17

lWlhg WIN INJURIOUS OF useIuI anu PIHVVH
Mems Linen IIandkerchiefs. each
12lc, 25c, Soc and ..................... SOC
Mems Initial Linen li@nrLeichleiS,
doz. in box. Box 75c and....,......... Sl.0O
Mems Silk Handkerchief, each DE.
SOC 55c INSTRUMENTATION. 49,. 81 90
Mems Silk MuiileIs, each 7jc,Sl, $50
............................ $L9S
Mems Dress Scarfs, each see, 81
anu CIV
Mems Leather Pocket Books, each
Ice, 1lc, BE, 80, 7jc and........... ..... $50
Mems Leather Card Cases, each 2jc,
5Oc. 75c and ..... .............. ...... .. 500
Mems Scarf Pins each 25c, 500, zoe,
) and. .................. Sl.oO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
Useful Gifts For Men.

Il Nmas GIits Tor men and boys.
Mems Collar and Cuff Boxes, each ACE
and ...... .... =. SIS
Mems Military HairBrushes, set el.75,
:. - S5.Z
Mems Smoking Sets set SOC, 81, 1925,
s. ~ and. Observation-Disclosures. S3.4
Mems Comb and Brush in bOx.~....... Sl.4
Mems Coat AMI HIT Brush in box ..... s2.4
Mems Outing Night robes, each Sc,
81 anu ........ Nl'%
Mems Muslin Night Robes, each zoe
and ........... .................... Is
Mems Outing Pajamls SUITS, 81 and. 81 b
Mems Warm Underwear, SOC ton. - >
Mems Warm Lined Gloves, 25c to........ 30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17

WEATHER PRoBABILITIRs.-For this see
ton snow tonight and Sunday. followed by
fair in the afternoon; fresh easterly. shifting
10 westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17

You can find the largest assortment OF
Wagons, Carriages, Babies and Iron Toys al
b Il. Smiths. declo ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
Practical Gifts For Men, Women and Children.

Linen Table Cloths. Lemsiitch.d,
l.50 Linen llemsttchcd Table Cloths and
dozen Napkins. set 81 9S and. ........ s.:
25c White Linen lIcmstlehc'l Table
Cloths, each ........ %. ......... 800. 81!
$500 Large " hite Linen Fringtd Table
Cloths each .................... ...... 81
s2 50 White Friuged Table Cloth and dozen
SOC Napkins. sci :. ............ ....... d. S2.s
Colored Table Covers, each j9c, zoe
500 zoe 81, $3.50, 5.7j and ......... Sl.s
Large variety Of Dolls from lOc .o...... S5(
Applique Scaris and Shams, each 25c,
S25 SOC, Zoe and %. %. ............"...... Sl.t
Plain and Fancy White Aprons,
SlU each. .........-... 20
Eiderlown Dressing Sacques, each
59e 81 and............. ......... .......... $l.5
$40 Ladies Golf Vests, each Sl.25 $3.50
9Sc Ladies White and Red All-wool
SIC Sweaters, each $40, - 30 and $3.(
Dc Wool Shawls, each Poe, SOC, zoe, 81
Sc and. ................ ...... ....... ST.
Fine Ice Wool Shawls, white and
500 black, each 81, Sl.50 3 and... S2.t
/, os LADIES' Outing Flannel Gowns, each
soc, 75c, SIC and ........... .........,.... ST.
,37j Indies Wool Knit Underskirts, each
81 and. ..... ... .... .......... 60. q. ST.
Il 80 Snyrna and Carpet Rugs, each. 3)c
zoe, 81, 5l.9S, S2.9j, $3.50, $3.50, 80
,lOJ an1..... ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
Toys and Dolls.

Automobiles $ 9s
Gslloping Horses at s29s. $i.gs, $50
and -. .................s $1,000
French Joinied Dolls at - and............ $1,000
Doll Goearts at $3.50, $50 and. ........ S6.So
wabash" Hand Cars........ ............... s2.9o
Flexible Flyers a fine sled, at ........ S2.9S
Doll Houses at ST. 2os and........... ..... - 9S
Mechanical Trains on dodble tracks at Sl.9S
Flying Horses at ....... .......... ...... SI.O0
Trcycle Wagons at.........n...... ......... $3.50
yelocipedes at s.. 80. 81 90. SI.9S and. 90. $3.50
Musical Albums at ........ ........ 1913
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
Mothers. BE Careful

See the line Of Chldren's Chairs at b. B.
Stuith'a decl6 ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
Tree Ornaments.

500 worth of Christmas Tree Ornaments,
Animals for Yards, Floating Toys, Fences,
Tree Holders, Candles, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
5000 Pounds of 10 Cent
Candies.

Pay small deposit and have goods laid
aside. It would open your eyes TO visit our
warehouse and see the goods that have al
ready been laid aside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
pgY uOOlS.

Very few things are mo acceptable than
an umbrella. Oar stock contains "A splendid
variety-all prices.
% and % inch Tape-edge All silk TN
brellas-handles Of gun metal, horn, sterling
trimmed and ivory, for men; gun metal, ster'
ling posts, pearl, sterling trimmed cS M
for women-SS values for ............. VO'OO
Mems 2s-inch silk Gloria Umbrellas; large
assortment OF fancy and plain sly
lish handles worth $3.50. SpC- CD M
clal.................... ........... ..-.s. -
Mems eS-iach Silk Gloria, Umbrellas,
handles Of horn, ivory and natural wood;
sterling trimmed; worth $3.50; spe- Cd S0
clal. .......-..... .......
Mems 2Sinch Union Silk Umbrellas, with
fine ivory. horn and natural wood, sterling
trimmed handles; worth $; spe- G. DIX
Clai....s. o. .....-.......sss s.s..s y
Women's 2Ginch Union Silk Umbrellas;
have fine sterling and pearl, ivory and other
fancy effects Of handles; worth s.; G2 1S
special" ............''.'''.''''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
AND MACH1NIsTs.
WIN. S. MOORE

MACHINIsT, IRON AND BRASS FOUND.
Err. sHIPsMITH AND BLACKSMITH,
(OLD DOMINION wOREsi
South Union Street Alexandria. Va,
Will furnish and repair all kinds Of Ma.
chinery, Iron and Brass Castings, Wrought
and Cast Iron Fences. Mill Work, Ship and
Blacksmithing, Edge Tools, Mil Picks, rae
ing Hammers, and all kinds Of Mill WORK
made aud repaired al the shortest notice ana
at reasonable prices. The highest market
price paid for old Wrought and Cast iron'
Brass and Copper
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-12-17
LOST.

I OST.-One pair EYE GLASSES on King
l. street. east from Acton's Reward if re-.
turned to the office of the MUTUAL ICE
co, corner Of Union end Cameron streets.
dccfj 81
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-08-27
Undergoing q Purgation.

Under the caption of Rapid City
Twenty Five Years Ago." the Rapid
City Journal of the 2lst inst. contains
the following Custer county item, taken
from the files of that paper of August
%, 1879:
Custer county is undergoing purga-
ton, Whittke, one Of the county COM
missioners, has been found guilty Of Of
fering a bribe to justice of the peace,
Haserodt, TO influence his decision in the
examination Of one Owens for horse
stealing; Frank Harris, of Custer county
has been found guilty of horse stealing
Owens, another Custer county man. has
been convicted of horse stealing; Mrs.
Owens, wife of the aforesaid Owens. has
been indicted for having offered bribe
to the sheriff of Custer county, Melon
aid and Stark have been tried for and
found guilty of robbing the stage within
the limits of Custer county; and man
named Hagar, of Custer county is under
indictment for having committed the
crime of assault and battery, To this
list may be added Lame Johnny" anoth'
er Custer county man, recently hung
by mob for stealing lariats with horses
fastened to them, and several who have
been indicted for retailing liquors with
out having taken ont license
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-08-27
Land Office Decision.

We give below communication from
the receiver of the land office at Rapid
City which is self explanatory. 1t was
sent to the Kirk brothers and was hand
TO the Hon. A. I. Feay, and was receiy-
ed by that gentleman with some feeling
of sat isfaction, as il confirms his con
struction ofthe law in such cases. The
Kirk claim was placer claim and had
been recommended for cancellation for
the reasons set forth by the officers Of
the forest reserve The local land Office
rendered their decision in accordance
with the recommendation. Judge Feay
with Ed. L. Grantham appealed to the
Department of the Interior and the
the decision was reversed.
Rapid City, S D., August IL, 1904.
Frank l.. and Elisha S. Kirk,
Custer, S. d.
Sirs:
In the matter of your minera. entry
No. 1857, for the Kirk placer claim, you
are advised that under date OF July 10,
1904, the Hon. Commissioner of the Gen
eral Land Office. wrote this Office as fol-
lows, which explains itself.
"In reference to the above eutitled
case | enclose herewith copy of Depart
mental decision of June 80, 1904. revers
ing the decision of this Office dated Dec
ember 10, 1908, which held said entry
for cancellation for failure to conform
to the rectangular subdivisions of the
public survey. You will advise said
entry man hereof and that the case will
now be allowed to proceed on its mer-
its" Respectfully,
]. l.. BURKE.
Receiver.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-08-27
The New Pnreshlng Machine.

Just now there seems great scarcity
ofnews and new things in this mack OF
the woods, but the newest thing that has
been brought to town is the new thresh-
ing machine belonging to Mr.. James
Clark and c. III. Walker Of our city 1t
is called the farmers friend" and is
manufactured by the Robinson Com.
pany of Richmond, Indiana. 1t is said
TO be a great improvement on the steam
threshers largely in Use and absolutely
safe from accident by fire. There is no
steam used but the force is gained by
the combustion of coal oil, and it is very
simple, rapid and effective.
It's capacity is about six bushels per
minute for wheat and much more for
oats, and can easily handle 5000 bushels
a day. The great economy is in the say
ing Of men and horses as required by
the older method in use. AS we under
stand it, all it requires is one manager,
one engineer, one man on the stack,
four pitchers and two men to carry
away the grain. 1t is self weigher,
measurer, and bagger, requiring but five
men altogether in its operation. The
machine is quite expensive, and we
commend the enterprise of these, our
fellow townsmen, in introducing this
new Improvement, and bespeak for
them the patronage of our farmers
which they deserve.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-08-27
Herbine

Renders the bile more fluid and thus
helps the blood to flow; it affords
prompt relief from biliousness, indiges-
ton sick and nervous headaches, and
the over-indulgence in food and drink.
Herbine acts quickly, dose after meals
will bring the patient into a good con-
dition in few days.
G. L. Caldwell, Agt. M. K. and L. r.
p, Checotah, Ind. Ter, writes, April Is,
1908: Il was sick for over two years
with enlargement of the liver and
spleen. The doctors did me no good
and had given up all hope Of being
cured, when my druggist advised me to
use Hsrbine. 1t has made me sound
and we'll" SOC at all druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-08-27
Comfy Convention.

The republican county convention to
place in nomination candidates for the
various county offices, and to select nine
delegates to the senatorial convention
to be held at Hot Springs, September
9Th, will convene at the court house in
this city at 1:30 this p. m.
Following are the names of the dele
gates that we were able to ascertain up
to the time of going to press:
Custer precinct-J. E. Pitcher, !. NJ.
Donaldson, j. F. Smith, N S. Tubbs, w.
L. Benedict, George w. Phillips, w. W.
oids, Joseph Kubler, w. S. Piper, Ed
ward Rogers, James Kinsey, George
Gaylord, f. G. MacDuffee.
Pr;ngle--G. C. Boland, Pat Conlon,
John G. Wolfe.
Junction-James Brownlee, Thos
Carol.
Eldorado--F. F. Hendrickson, w r.
Woods, VIM. Pope.
Buffalo Gap-Lyman Ballou, J. l..
Maxson, Joseph Brunschmidt.
Fairburn-John Eastman, Lon Ayres.
Bakeryille-A. G. Roseberry. AL Her
beat.
The followings gentlemen have been
mentioned, and their names will no
doubt be presented to the convention,
for the various Offices: Fer clerk of
courts, w. A. Smith; county judge, A..
L. Feay sheriff, Charles Ennis; treas
urer, n. B. Streeter; register of deeds,
Harry Way; county auditor, w. A.
Neyln; states attorney, {. E. Smith /;
assessor, Ed. n. Davis; county superin-
tendent, Miss Amy Gurney.
The only contest, if there be any con-
test at all will be for representative, for
which we understand there are three
candidates-N. S. Tubbs and Z. Fl. Ray
mour of Custer, and John Eastman Of
Fairburn. The name ofW. II. Palmer,
ST., of Buffalo Gap, has also be mention.
ed for this important position.
We do not mean to be understood that
there will be no other candidates for the
various offices, but those mentioned
above seems to be all that are in sight at
this writing.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-08-27
School and Educational Votes.

The enrolment Of the Custer schools
up to date is l75.
The corps Of teachers fo- shis year is
as follows: Prof L. V. Jackson, prin-
cipal, Miss Anna Preston, Grammar,
Miss Leola Farlow, second intermediate,
Miss Arloa Greenleaf first intermediate,
Miss Ethel Strickland, second primary,
Miss Carolyn Nelson, first primary.
With fair sailing the schools will make
good the shortage OF last year.
A Course of Study cannot be made in
day nor year. 1t is gradual
growth.
All examinations for promotion will
be given by the principal.
Thoroughness is our watchword.
Our base ball team is in the embryon-
ic state.
The dustless crsyon is fine
The High School are not many but
they are faithful workers.
Every man stamps his value on him
self.
The bookkeeping class were out of
balance at the close of school last April
and they are still out of balance. This
seems almost serious enough to send
them to Yankton.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-08-27

The Mitchell boomers are seeking to
pull the wool over the eyes of the
people by telling under scare head how
a Minnesota syndicate stole the capital
of our state and planted it in Pierre for
the purpose of enriching the members
of the syndicate, If the cock-and-bull
story were true 1t is just what a few
town lot spectators are trying to do at
Mitchell. Not one in hundred of the
people of this state will be benefited by
the proposed removal, while every tax
payer in the state will be injured by the
removal. The proximity Of the state
capital does not fertilize the soil.
While it would undoubtedly enhance
the price of town lots in Mitchell. it's
removal would lessen the value OF
thousands of farms and all the state
lands. 1t is we'll buttoned up when
near the fellow who is yelling about
thieves. 1t is also good plan for those
who are throwing stones at Pierre to
move out OF their glass houses. Canton
News.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-08-27
CONCRETE TEACHING.

The basis principle of all pedagogy is
to teach the child to think, yes think,
think for themselves, think clearly,
think independently Then it is the
business Of the teacher to bring the
child in contact, through the senses,
eyes, ears, touch, etc, with real things
for all thinking is based upon expert.
ence with things, and with children,
real living thinking requires the pres
ence of concrete things greater part of
the time.
Walk a mile If you would know how
far it is Walk it many times if you
would keep the consciousness of it fresh
To an easterner apples at six cents a
pound cheap or dear2 Wait till he
changes it to bushels. Good land at
$4,000 hectare-cheap Oats at sixty
five cents bushel; how much will the
farmer maker Is the unit of the prob.
lem "at home' in your consciousness
Then how must the boy or girl feel when
reading of six per cent bonds at eighty
four. Abstract work is to the child as
wheat straw is to the calf, without
great deal Of something else all growth
stops.
When was first taught cube root,
well remember the hours Of perplexing
study spent on that page and half of
rule. And after all this study was cube
root in my experience About as much
as the man in the moon. And was it
interesting to me? No. 1t was as dry
as Cuban boneyard and just about
as conductive TO pleasant thoughts.
Why not give the pupil set of blocks
and let him make a rule? By so doing
cube root becomes real thing to that
pupil.
We get real notions of magnitude and
their relations by seeing and handling
the magntudes themselves. Pupils are
frequently duh because the symbol or
sign has been presented to them with
out definite knowledge of the object.
Make them familiar with things and the
apparent dullness in reasoning is gone
Learning with out thought is labor
lost"