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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07
Closing Sessions Of Convention
Of National Educational Association
Much Interest in Address to be Delivered by Pres
ident Roosevelt This Afternoon Abstracts
From Other Notable Addresses.

and mathematics. University School,
Cleveland. o.
Nowadays. the mathematics teach.
or has to become an experimenter. His
Laboratory Is his classroom and his
apparatus improved methods OF teach.
Ing, Confidence In present ways Of
teaching mathematics and even In It's
subject matter Is seilyis'v shakrn
Among the plans now In process OF
evolution Is the socalled laboratory
or individual method.
physics laboratory experiments
have been introduced In several places
with success. but m" own experience
with them has been disappointing.
showing. that the results desired can
be obtained with less expediture Of en-.
ergy In other ways. The thing de-
sired is the cultivation of the scien-
tiflc spirit and the test Of success
whether the pupil himself works.
"Mr. William Schuyler Of the VIM,
Mckinley high school, st. Louis, has
accomplished this In algebra classes.
by what he calls old county school
methods applied to large classes Each
/ pupil works by himself and goes rs
| fast rs re can. We have no dis
cipline and no disorder and we do
the work. No class In school has been
able to beat my classes on tests given
by the principal
Algebra and geometry are distinct
ly experimental subjects in the sense
that solutions of problems ad exer-
cises are sought by methods Of trial.
Special laboratories and apparatus are
not necessary. Drawing instruments,
cross-section paper, ruler and hard
lead pencil are all the tools needed.
The work consists in accurate con-
struction of figures, plotting of equa-
tions and experimental verification OF
rules for areas. etc.
"The mathematical difficulties Of
physics are not in algebraic processes
: but in translation from ordinary and
geometric language to algebraic SYM
bols. In all but two algebras with
which | am acquainted this important
practice in translation is not empha-
sized and hardly mentioned. Exercises
in translation are essential parts of a
4 laboratory method.
"Tn our school system the various
braches of mathematics are put into
4 "watertight compartments" one each
3br arithmetic. algebra aud geometry.
At University School this Is not the
case. Arithmetic, concrete geometry
and algebra are taught in the eighth
grade. side by side. in the ninth grade
! (frst year high SCHOOL, algebra and
geometry, and geometry and algebra
in the tenth. This gives a unified
course in mathematics which keeps
algebra and geometry before the pupil
consecutively for two years, compell-
ing, as in strictly laboratory courses,
the mind to dwell for considerable
; time on a certain topic and thus gives
the ideas involved a chance to soak
in," obviating to a great degree. the
complaint that the pupil can not ap-
ply algebra to geometry and physics" !"
! CONTINUED or Page Seven,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07

Roosevelt il much gratified at Roots
acceptance and Is deeply sensible Of
the personal sacrifices made by Root
in again taking upon himself the
burdens and duties Of cabinet men,
Der. The decision Of Root was reach
ed finally on the presidents special
train during the return of the pIesi-
Dental party from Cleveland. For
personal reasons entertained both BY
the president and by Root 1t was
deemed advisable not to announce the
decision positively until the president
and Root returned TO Sycamore Hill.
1t was determined therefore that the
official statement OF the presidents
tender and Roots acceptance would
be made today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07

Ashbury Park n. j., July THE
great feature Of this afternoon at the
sessions Of the National Educational
convention will be the address Of
President Roosevelt Following are
abstracts OF able addresses delivered
last night and this morning.
Subject - "The School and the
Child's Physical Development"
Author-Stuart II. Rowe. head Of
department Of logic, psychology and
pedagogy, training school for teachers,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
so much progress has been made
In lighting, heating. .ventilating and
seating schools that these former
scape,goats for the mistakes OF teach.
ers and supervisors no longer serve
their ancient useful purpose There Is
a decline in the physical condition OF
children from September to June even
in the best built and equipped schools.
"'The following are submitted explann
tions as possible causes
Il. Failure to make proper use OF
school equipment.
20. Faulty postures In sitting les.
pecially while writing) and In stand.
ing and walking Especially while car.
rying books.)
49, Lack Of provision for outof.
door play.
"a. Lack of freedom from restraint
indoors
"5. Methods productive of worry
and confusion.
&c. Over stimulation due TO failure to
provide rest periods or proper alter.
nation of the harder and easier work.
~ Failure TO adapt method to in
dividuals lacking normal physical de-
velopment.
Important suggestions are: abun
dant time for free play in the open air
winter and summer and in daylight
more short vacations rather than one
long vacation. better knowledge OF
school equipment by teachers, more
attention to postures, (sitting, stand
ing and writing), plays, games, out
of-door observation. frees constructive
WI n, uupinilOl vi 'hC sAHiih . ia
stinctive forms of expression, neces
sity of making important forms OF
reaction habitual and not merely sng
gested. essential healthfulness Of clear
and definite method and straisnt
| forward discipline in avoiding confu
| sion, the reduction 10 the minimum
of sources of worry tsuch as eXamina
tions. tests. marks, rules and regula
| tions, and arbitrariness or ner
ness in teachers). provision IN the
program for rest pcrio ls ana aitelDa-
| ton of work, preparation of teachers
to detect symptoms of eve and ear
defect, spinal curvature or indications
of disease. 10 test wha"e IL is des ir-
able. and to adapt method to such ply
sical defects as cannot be removed
and, fially positive gymnastic exer.
cises"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07

United States, died on July 1. His
death, crushing sorrow to his
friends, Is to the people of this coun-
try a. national bereavement, and Ia
addition il is serious loss 10 man.
kind, for to him It was given to stand
as leader in the effort to better
world conditions by striving TO ad-
vance the cause Of international peace
and justice.
He entered the public service as the
trusted and intimate companion OF
Abraham Lincoln, and for well nigh
forty years he served his country
with loyal devotion and high ability
In many positions of honor and trust,
and finally he crowned his lifework
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07
Official Statement Of Roots Acceptance

Oyster Bay, July 7.--Official an
nouncement was made here today that
Eiihu Root has been appointed secre-
tary of state.
The announcement was made on the
authority of President Roosevelt. The
following statement was given out by
Secretary Loeb. .'lsiihu Root has ac-
cepted the tender Of the president Of
the United States of the office OF sec
retary OF state. He will take the oath
of office in couple of weeks but 1t
will necessarily be some little time be.
fore he closes up his business affairs.
He will not 60 to Washington prom.
inently until some time In September"
OYSTER Bay. July 7.-~PreSident
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07
President on Hay

President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay
prepared the formal proclamation an.
nouncing the death of John Hay, sec
retary Of state. The proclamation
will be forwarded by mail to all en-
bassadors and ministers OF the Unit.
ed States in foreign countries. and
also transmitted officially to the
diplomatic representatives at Wash
ington Of foreign nations. Following
Is the full text Of the announcement:
A Proclamation by the President o:
the United States.
John Hay, secretary Of state of the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07
President Addresses Peda-
gogues at Convention

Roosevelt arrived at Asbury Park ct
2 p. m. The president was greeted
at the station by large crowd. When
he arrived at the auditorium In which
the convention Of the Educational A.
sociation was being held, the audience
arose and greeted him with Chautau-
qua salute and applause. The presi-
dent at once began the delivery Of
his address.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07

Laramie. Wyo., July 7.--An attempt
was made early this morning to
wreck westbound passenger train No.
/, known as the Overland Limited,
near Buford. The engineer and fire.
man saw the obstruction on the track
Just in time to bring the train to a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07
Man Hunt Promising

Tacoma, Wash, July THE man
hunt which has been dragging on
since the escape of eight convicts
from the federal penitentiary on Nc
Neill island, the Fourth of July, is al
most certain to be success. A hun
dred trained men and bloodhounds are
at work on Vashon island driving the
men to the center of dense woods.
At least four remain on the island
Aone was captured last night and the
Hremaining three are on the outskirts
of Tacoma.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07
Narrow Escape Of Overland Limited

halt. They found the track piled
high with ties and rocks. They re-
ported the matter at Laramie and
later eight tramps were arrested near
the scene.
1t is believed some Of them placed
the obstruction on the track out of
revenge for being put of the trains.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07
Cleveland Will Stick

New York, July Tn relation to
the report that Grover Cleveland was
considering retiring from the. trus.
teeship Of the Equitable Life Assur-
ance society, ClevelanJ authorizes
the following statement: Nothing
has occurred thus far to dissatisfy
me In the least and the idea of re-
firing from the trusteeship has never
entered my mind"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07
Big Sioux Rampaseous

Sioux City, Ia.. July THE Big
Sioux river is higher than 1t has been
In two years and general alarm ex.
lists along its banks for fifty miles
above Sioux City. At Riverside park
here, three or four boat club houses
are under water Thousands Of
acres Of crops were ruined by the
overflow, the river varying from, half
mile to three miles in width.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07
Crew Of Submarine Still Alive

Paris, July 1.-THE ministry Of
marine today received dispatch from
Bixerta, Tunis. saying that the sub
marine boat which sunk yesterday is
still lying at the bottom Of the har-
Dor and that her imprisoned crew,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07
Vale Kamura

Toxic, July 7-The diplomatic corps
gave farewell luncheon to Baron
Kamura, senior plenipotentiary from
japan to conduct peace negotiations
before the peace commission, to meet
soon in Washington and staff 1t is
expected the steamer Minnesota will
reach Yokomoha early tomorrow, July
8, and that she will sail for Seattle
with the Japanese peace commission.
ers on board in the evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07
Banker Arrested

Boston, July 7.--George d. May,
formerly president of the Big Bend
National bank of Davenport, Washu,
was arrested in this city today as a
fugitive from justice. 1t was stated
at the federal building that May was
under indictment in the state of Wash.
ington on the charge of misappropriat-
ing funds of the Big Bend bank.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07

numbering thirteen men, continued to
respond this morning to signals of
the divers. The commandant of the
port reports four graphing lines have
been run under the boat but the
rescue party is unable to move her as
her bow is deep in the mud.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07
Body Of John Paul Jones at Cherbourg

Of transferring the body on board the
Brooklyn will take place at noon to-
morrow and the squadron will sail at
O'Clock in the evening for the United
States.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07
Vain Attempt to Cheat the Hangman

iie bit and tore veins In his arm but
though ne nearly bled to death, his
act was discovered In time and he
was hanged today. Mathley killed
VIM. A. Watkins and James 0regson
a year ago out Of jealousy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07

Owensboro, KY, July 7.-Frenzied
at the realization that another day
meant death on the scaffold. Robert
Mathley made desperate attempt
during the night to commit suicide
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07

mour-clad vessel, though the shell
fall short OF Its mark twenty feet has
just been demonstrated at the begin
ming Of the series of tests at the gov
ernment proving grounds at Sandy
Hook,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07
Twelve-inch Shell the Best in the World

New York, July THAT a Pinch
shell, loaded with only one small
charge of dynamite. Is the worlds
most effective explosives and will
crumple the side of the heaviest ar
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07

Cherbourg, July THE funeral
train bringing the body Of John Paul
Jones and 500 American sailors and
marines arrived from Paris at Z
o'clock this morning. The ceremony
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07
NEW RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR
ARRIVES IN WASHINGTON

Washington, July 7.-Baron Rosen,
the new ambassador of Russia to the
United States, arrived in Washington
today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07

II is rumored on the street, and in
social circles that a school teacher
of this city has been remarked to her
first affinity.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07

Oyster Bay. July president
Roosevelt, accompanied by Secretary
Loeb. left Oyster Bay at II o'clock to-
day for Ocean Grove. N j., where
the president will deliver an address
this afternoon before the National
Educational association.
The Address.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07

Subject-"Individua Instruction In
Algebra and Geometry"
Author-Franklin +. Jones, science
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-07-07

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Oyster Bay, July President
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-12-14
LARDo BOISE COUNTY, IDAHO THURSDAY DECEMBER H. 1906
Delightful Weather

The weather continues beautiful,
clear. cold, pleasant and bracing.
The depth of snow on the ground
is ten inches, and sleighing is fine.
Mr. E. D. York, who has about the
most reliable thermometer here,
told the editor yesterday that the
lowest temperature recorded so far
is 4 degrees above zero, and he has
been taking regular observations.
Other thermometers show as low a
record as 8 and 10 degrees below.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-12-14
THUNDER CITY
Thunder, Dec. 10, 1905.

Geo. M. Snow of Nampa passed
through town the 9th inst. enroute
to the Trappers Flat mining prop
erty, of which he is manager.
Patterson & Calender, who
bought the Mcdonald timber, now
have the longed for snow and are
busy logging.
Harry LaFordge and wife have
moved to their home on Big creek
after an absence of two months.
Thunder is still doing rushing
business, it promises to become the
chief city of the valley.
Mrs. Mayhew's little brother has
come from Nampa to make his
home with her.
Miss Lula Wixom Of Alpha was
visiting Miss Verna McKie Sunday
Frank Wootan left for Boise
yesterday.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-12-14
81 Years of Age, Never Sick Before

Heman Jones, business manager
Of the World, was taken suddenly
very sick between 10 and II o'clock
last Thursday night with acute in
DIGESTION and was also threatened
with pneumonia. He is under treat
ment of DR.. Newell and is now i'm
proving. He was 78 years of age
last August, and has never been sick
before.-Idaho City World.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-12-14
Disposed Of City Property

L. H. Heacock returned from
Boise Saturday, and reports the
capital city very prosperous and
building up at an astonishing rate.
Mr.. Heacock went there to look
after his residence property in
Boise, which he disposed of as it is
too far away for him to give it the
attention it should have.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-12-14
Wish They We're in Long Valley

N. F. Williams has received
letters from the Close boys since
they returned to Kansas in which
they state they wish they were
back in Long valley. They much
prefer our climate to the Kansas
article, and Mr.. Williams says he
expects to see Roe Close back here
inside of month.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-12-14
East Dewey Office to Weiser.

The Crown and East Dewey
Mining & Milling Go. is packing it's
furniture and will move from it's
office in the Soma block to Weiser.
An office will be secured there in
the Pacific & Idaho Northern r. R.
company's building. L. G. Van
Ripper is the principal stockholder
in the East Dewey.-Capital News.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-12-14
Hei9hO Won't Give it Away

The Pacific and Idaho Northern
railway has ordered 10000 tons of
65-pouud steel rails. The Salt Lake
Herald says that General Manager
Helgho declined to say if these rails
were to be used to build to a con-
nection with the Northern Pacific.
MIR. Heigho was in Salt Lake City
week ago.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-12-14
Quiet at Buffalo Hump

Thorn Wainionpaa was in from
his home near Little Payette lake
Tuesday, and says the lake is frozen
over. He has been working at
Buffalo Hump and says that camp
is very quiet, most of the mines
hnving shut down.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-12-14

John Philips of Roseberry went
through here with a load of grain
for the extension last Thursday,
but only got as far as Meadows
when he had breakdown, so sold
his grain there.
In the district court at Boise on
the 9Th inst, Minnie M. Alvey was
granted divorce from G. L. Alvey
on the charge that defendant was
an habitual drunkard.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-12-14
Hurst Gets His Homestead

w. A. Shaw is authority for the
statement that the appeal of B. F.
hurst against the decision of the
local land Office in his homestead
contest case has resulted in Hurst's
iavor, the news being 'phoned up
ny Ira Barber, Hurst's attorney.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-12-14
Ladies Aid to Sell Christmas Goods

The Ladies Aid of Thunder will
have their sale of Christmas Goods
at F. S. Logue & Bros store on
Saturday afternoon and evening,
Dec. 18th. Dressed doll and fancy
work of all kinds.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-12-14
Who Wants a Wagon? A Bargain.

I have a nearly new 81 Mitchell
wagon that I would like to sell or
trade. L. E. STAFFAN, Center. Ida.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-01-27
LOCAL NOTES
AlNlNlNlsAlN ..lII.1l 90 N.AlA. z

Clyde r. Young Is here from Chelsea.
If you want TO enjoy good laugh
see the "Union Depot for a Day.
Monday evening.
Fatal kidney and bladder troubles
can always be prevented by the use Of
Foley's Kidney Cure. DIV
See Mr.. and Mrs. Henpeck in Union
Depot for a Day. Monday evening,
Jan. 3Oth.
The treatment OF consumption Is
entirely a question of commencing
the proper treatment In time. Moth
ing Is so well adapted to ward off fatal
lung trouble as Foley's Honey and Tar.
Sold by the Peoples Drug Store. DIV
p. Calabber and wife, fullbloods, OF
Baxter Springs, Kans., we're guests at
the Cobb hotel last night.
A farce comedy, "1'he Union De
pot, will be produced by home talent
at the opera house Monday night,
January 80. Under the auspices of
the NJ. Z. church
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-01-27

All stomach trouble it removed By the
use Of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Itgiyes
the stomach perfect rest BY digesting
what you eat without the stomaeh's
aid. The food builds up the body, the
rest restores tile stomach to health
You don't have to diet yourself when
taking Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. j. d.
Erskine, OF Allenyille, Mich, says: II
suffered heartburn and stomach trou-
BILE for some time. MY sister-in-law
has had the same trouble and was not
able TO eat for six weeks She lived
entirely ON warm water. After taking
two bottles Of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
She was entirely cured. She now eats
and is in good health. / am
glad TO say Kodol gave me instant re-
ief. At Peoples drug store. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-01-27
Gods. men Pr0DaT TTeaImGIl aid Core.


Commonly. the FIRST symptom of cold
IL a chilly feeling. accompanied by sneez-
ing, or a tickling in he throat. The most
frequent Of external causes are draughts.
wet or cold feet. or going from bot rooms
suddenly into cold ones. More frequently
there i= AN inner cause namely The Stagf1a-
ton Of the blood caused rs constipation or
biliousness Almost the hfst symptom Is
the feeling of cold in the feet and Increased
discharge from the nose
No ono ever takes cold unless consti-
pafed. OF exhausted. and having what we
call nnal nutrition. which Il attended With
impoverished blood and exhaustion nfnervc
force. Tones consisting nf large portions
az alcohol. iron OF cod liver oil do not bring
thc desired changes ~ the blood. because
they do not enter the system and are not
absorbed into the blood. with the reception
bf the alcohol. which ssfiyyis up the red
blood corpuAcles when il does come IN
contact with them We recommend the
botanical extract Of D4. Pierce because II
contains no alcohol. and oGfcf~ . reasonable
and scientific method Of tteasing the blood.
By improving the nutfitive functions Of the
patient The Golden Medical Discovery
accomplishcs this. by FIRST restoring the
cnfeetled digestive organs SO that food.
the uaturai tissue bnilder. viii be digcstcd
and aseimiiatcd.
Accept no substitute for Dr. Piercc's
Golden Medical Discovery. Thrre is moth
ing vjust a. good ior diseases Of The
stomach.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1905-01-27
NR. WILSON,
: OSTEOPATH

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Parsonage, Vinita
Telephone Number 299
We cure Rheumatism, Constipation
Paralysis, Malaria, Diabetes, diseases,
of the Eye, Lungs, Heart, Stomach,
Kidneys, etc. Diseases of women; dis
eases of the Blood and Nervous sys-
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