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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
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BY DR.. THOMAS F. HARRINGTON.
Author Of THE Child and the Public School
Curriculum"


Inc two perodsthe school term and the farming
ern life has altered greatly that order of things timely
ton whether the present of school
beneficial.
mat the school curriculum exang but it ony
what the people have created and they demand national life is
confusion OF hures Few things done thoroughly
hoay There urgent need Of relaxation In the life this is
imperative not only by wearranged vacations during daily work.
The school life rarely the Of physical breakdown among school
children 1t is the vacation the period between sessions the
lack OF knowledge how play properly which many disasters
physical mental and moral
In the ooooms and the Fairgrounds children are under or
derby discipline Free and under the best hygn conditions to deveop
and conserve moral and physical strength Released the school,
too many become their guardians and wherever te wish
associate with whomoever they meet accountable one or if loaded
with social distractions domestic duties find relaxation and
rest The vacation then becomes harmful or wearsome
Work. whether physical mental accomplished best when con-
nued regularly within physiological limits Constant Interruptions
ncetates spnodc spus to catch up the interruption is pro-
onged there loss OF interest lack Of effort finally retrogon
The legislative act relative to the employment of children leaves no
alternative for during the except the education nf
the street, with all its penous influences care properly for this
great class OF children is d serious problem to-day.
The methods of mpang knowledge diversified that the sum-
vacation months should be valuable aduncts TO the nrent
school year. This period offers Of esseng the pressure now
necessary part OF the multiplied curcuum extending the civ
school life into the country and offering greater oppoun
tiles to sudous and ambitious pupils whose are gdy linn
le teaching the value of time and how to use the
offered
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
HIS LAST CALL.

He was canvasser in the cheap
musical instrument line, and he was
not easily discouraged. AS he
knocked at this particular door he re-
membered that he had called before.
Moreover, he had received a point
blank "No!" But he thought he knew
the value of that from woman.
Oh" remarked the lady of the
house. who had evidently come
straight from the wash-tub, ITS you
again, Is 1t? Come I'M"
Hopefully he accepted the invita-
ton, and followed his guide down the
dimly-lighted passage. Suddenly a
door opened on his right, and, before
he was aware Of 1t. he was ushered
into room full of bowling youngsters,
who redoubled their efforts at the
sight of stranger.
Then the canvasser turned to find
his retreat cut off. The door was
locked behind him.
The woman went on with her wash.
Ing, and 1t was very detected indi.
vidual she led to the front door an
hour or so later.
Now" she remarked, sweetly. If
you still feel convinced that require
little more music in the house. you
might call again"
But he hasn't been seen in that
street since.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
WILL BE UNVEILED At WORCES,
TER, MASS, IN FALL.
Fund for Erection of Memorial to Dead
Statesman Raised by His Neigh
bors in Less Than
Week.

Worcester, Mass.-The George Fris,
bic Hoar memorial statue, which is to
be placed on the common somewhere
near the city hall in few months, is
rapidly being completed under the d.
rection Of the sculptor, Daniel Chester
French, at Glendale. It Is to be erect
ed by the citizens of the home city of
the former senator
The, plaster cast in accordance with
which the statue itself is to be made
varies little except in size from the
model first shown to the trustees,
nothing important having been chang
ed after the sculptor'se first idea was
presented for the boards approval.
AS the statue is that of a seated fig
IRE, complications OF choice regarding
its position are expected to arise.
Those in special interest make no pre-
aiction as to what part of the common
the statue will occupy, but there is
general opinion that its environment
should be a matter OF selection after
the full effect of the completed me-
mortal can be studied.
The sculptor's commission calls for
the delivery of the statue by October
OF this year, and the progress of the
work at the sculptors summer studio
gives assurance that the memorial will
be ready for dedication at the time ex-
pected for the exercises.
The George Frisbie Hoar memorial
fund was raised in about week On
May rs, 1905, Mayor Walter H. Blod-
gett called meeting in his Office to
talk over plans for the memorial. The
spirit of the meeting was unanimous
for the erection, OF the memorial. SO
the following board of trustees was
chosen Mayor Walter H. Blodgett,
the Rev. Thomas Griffin, Matthew ].
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
NEED OF WILL POWER.
Means Self-ControI, Absolute Essen.
tiaI of Success.

But nowhere is the restraining and
direction of the will so needful as
when the mind is thinking. Thoughts
pour into the mind from every direc-
ton, and the faster the weaker we
happen to be. Let man be pros.
trated by fever and he finds 1t hard
10 keep his thoughts from running to
the end of the earth, until he may
actually wander" in delirium. In or.
binary life desultory thoughts are not
only of no use, but may be as injuri.
Gus as they are worthless. When, as
in worry, they are of disturbing ma
ture, they may jar the mental ma.
chine till 1t wears out by its own fric.
ton. The paramount need, therefore,
is for some great steadying governor
as that part of steam engine Is we'll
named; or, in other words, we need
will too strong to be diverted by any
thoughts from its purpose. Any one
who thinks, speaks, and acts only &C.
cording to purpose, is giant among
scatterbrains, because 1t is the will
that achieves. We are ever meeting
men with brilliant mental gifts who
are sad failures merely because they
lack tenacity Of purpose, which means
lack of will power. To exert influence
over his fellows, man must have
constant inner power of self-control,
which he who goes about "half-cock.
ed" shoots and brings down himself
oftener than anyone else-Dr. viii.
liam Hanna Thomson, in the Every.
body's.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
A Ventilation Test.

1t is very hard to make an impress.
sion on those people who defend their
possessions on all occasions. A WON.
an was explaining to visitor the
many advantages of concrete hollow
block construction, Of which the walls
of her new home were built.
THE air spaces in the walls afford
insulation against heat In summer
and cold in winter" she explained.
Besides, auch walls afford ventilation
and insure more healthful house"
The visit ,r reflected moment and
replied:
Our frame house must be quite as
well built. Every night we lock the
cat in the cellar and have to let her
out Of the attic In the morning. -
Youths Companion.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
Crusty Old Gentleman.

Some people are so queer" said
the young mother with pout. Now,
think there is nothing that should be
more appreciated than generous
child"
What are you referring to, 10y
dear?" asked ner neighbor.
Why, the baby. had him In the
car yesterday and right in front sat a
crusty old gentleman with side whis.
kers. Four times the baby offered him
stick of candy and each time he only
frowned. When the soft candy got
stuck In his side WHISPERS he become
very fiery and told the conductor.
WASN'T he rude?"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
Her Intention,

Dear me-" said her mother, II can't
see why you will go ON receiving at
tentions from Mr. Newton. He has
already squandered half of the for
tune that his grandmother left him"
Il know that. mama, and intend to
quit having anything to do with him
Just as soon as the other half Is
gone. Chicago Record Herald.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
Taking a Rest.

Say, pa"
Eyes, my boy"
rs the president always right?"
why certainly"
DO you agree with him?"
Yes"
Would you do just as he does,
you had the chance?'
81 think l would"
"Then just go out in the yard and
split some wood for ma. see the
president Is doing that on his vaca.
ton. and he says It's a fine way to
rest"
But right there the admirer of
Teddy drew the line.-Detroit Free
Press.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
Wouldn't Be Soaked.

Uncle Henry" said the young man,
II want to raise enough money to pay
off my creditors and then wash my
hands of the business I've been trying
20 run"
"All right, nephew" said the kind
uncle. Il will let you have hundred
dollars, IL that will help you"
But hundred will be merely q
drop in the bucket"
"a drop in the bucket? | thought
you only wanted to wash your hands
not to take ath."-Judge.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
STATUE TO G. F. HOAR'

Whittal, James Logan, francis o. Dali
Quoist. Stephen Salisbury. Charles H.
Hutchins, A. George Bullock, Philip J.
O'Connell, Paul b. Morgan, Henry A.
Marsh, Arthur P. Rugg. William K.
Rice, Henry A. Bowman. Homer P
Lewis. Jacob l.. Cooling, John F. Jan
dron, G. Stanley Hall, Napoleon P.
Huot, Nathaniel Paine and Charles M.
Thayer.
The money was raised through pop
ular subscription, the gifts beginning
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23

with one cent each from school chill
dren and running up to as high as
$1,000. In less than week the sum
of $1,000 had been received, and then
the board Of trustees went ahead with
its plans. All who have given any
thing to the fund have received q
Hoar certificate, so called because
each bears the likeness and a copy
of the autograph of the dead states.
man.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23

The long vacation was
admirably arranged to
meet the requirements of
the times in which it was
introduced. Extra hands
were needed in summer
to help on the farms,
and all schooling avail
able was concentrated
into the winter months.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
Called,

Jimmy Jenkins Ito new boy In
neighborhood) What's yer old man
do? What's he work at?
Harold Harrington (loftily)-He's
on the bench
Jimmy Jenkins--Den he's wit some
bush league, kid, fer dere amt no SIGH
player in de National err Americana
Puck.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
Mod essarIIy Personal.

"You have used the word donkey
several times in the last ten minutes.
Am to understand that you mean
anything Of personal nature?"
Certainly not. There are lots OF
donkeys IN the world besides you
Chicago Journal.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
WINTER SPORT IN SUMMER.
An out-of-season Pleasure Enjoyed
by July Visitors to Switzerland.

London.-Though the Swiss valleys
are basking In the early summer sun
shine, the mountains still retain their
wintry mantle, and on their northern
slopes the snow descends to point
far below the snow line. Tourists
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
Double Service.

my dear, wish you wouldn't wear
that peeA A-boo waist to-day"
why. mother?"
well, ) expect Mrs. Gotrox to call,
and need 1t for lace panel on the
front door."--Detroit Free Press.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
He Knew Why,

my husband and never quarrel"
she said.
I've always noticed" remarked the
crusty old bachelor that your hus-
band gets up and walks away when
people don't agree with him."-Chi-
cago Record-Herald.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
Amrrtralt MinnH 1lHtll Snlur
6rfat Brnhlrnta If Elrrtrirttu
By SIR WILLIAM PREEcE. X. C. B.. F. R. S..
Leading Electrical Authority. Great Britain.

HE ingenuity of American bids fair the
/ r / many problems in the electrical field
The first great desideraum is safe and economical
: =: =: :
medium for the transmission of power The third rail
(I constant to life and persuaded that will be
EW abolished something better be found We
lRnu experimenting London with overhead
IR than possible that shall have back around
the circle to the abandoned overhead trolley. The system
electric traction installed by the New York Central the
and best have een but the third rail must CO.
In telephony the problem Of transmission clearly to
distance without the enormously costly heavy copper point
OF solution by that wonderful inventor Prof Pupn Columbia
nduction-coil promises to dcuie
In electric lighting the best prospect Of lasting brilliant outdoor light
presented by the amnt metal
tungsten OF which large being discovered
States 1t affords bright white light deerioraes very slowly
The improvement of the telegraph by speed
operation and hardly possible superseded
by the telephone certainly not for purposes The progress
lean invention is rapid
There doubt whatever that the active
OF these problems all departments electrical endevor
that within the next few years.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
IN CONFLICT WITH A STATE.
Federal Judge Rules Rate Bill Penalty
Clause Invalid.

Asheville, N. C.-Peter Connolly
Pritchard, who decided that the penal
" clause Of the new state rate bill
Of North Carolina Is unconstitutional.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23

Anxious Mother (who is placing her
offspring In new SCHOOL, And his
wardrobe, doctor. hope that will be
looked after.
DR.. Swishtail - Have no fear,
madam, His clothes will be brushed
twice day. and, II necessary, 7 shall
even dust his Jacket myself.-Scraps.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23


"Three score and ten
years sum up our. days
and years, unless, by
reason of more strength,
they reach four score"
says the psalmist. .At 70
we have, of course, more
experience with men and
things. We can do more
mental work in an bo,,r
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
Curious.

Isn't 1t a funny thing
Doesn't 1t seem out of place
That match should have O head
When 1t hasn't got a face?
Isn't 1t little strange,
After everything Is said,
That a watch should have face
When 1t hasn't got a head2
--Perrine Lambert, In Judge.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
And Cupid Shriekedi

Miss Puritania-Money is the enemy
Of all good breeding.
Mis4 Flippant--Perhaps; but the av-
erage woman loves man for the enc
niles he has made. Judge.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23

who are now doing" Switzerland
have. therefore, an opportunity of in
dulging In the winter sport of sledg-
ing under particularly pleasant con-
ditions, 1t being possible to start from
zero" away up on the mountain side
and to slide down to the verge Of
summer heat" within few minutes.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
Ri4tr Vrara-
Bruanrr Syn1pathifa
By HON, JAMES WILSON.
Secretary Of Agriculture.

but we cannot work 50 many hours We become broader in our
hes far eowceatures concerned and orr n h
affairs of the world is keen any of life Our abitv 70
our feowcreau greater We apt to respect the Good
that is people than their position society or their
material things.
forward action The gradual dropping away our life ASSOCIATES h
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23

sadness, but the Tear OF death Is not so great
as it was when we first learned that all must
die. We are just as much interested in the
future of our race as at any time in our lives.
perhaps more SO. The desire to "plant tree"
is as great as it ever was, although we know that.
naturally, others must enjoy its beauty If we
have lived good lives, we should be growing in
the Christian graces and looking forward to
reunion with loved ones who have gone be-
fore
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23

"How 10 1t. Batch. that you have
never thought seriously of getting
married"
you are mistaken. ! have always
thought Of 1t so seriously that am
still bachelor!"-Chicago Journal.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23

Roster was a victim of anti-expan.
sionist sentiments"
"How's that?"
made up his mind he was too fat
and he doctored and starved himself
to DEATH"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1907-08-23
- viz 55SNMTlS n
mZASnILEE=sS:k<
tlS NA161SSSSAsSst,, u =; IS A saSstl
Threat.

Now I rise tosremark.
And my language is plain:
The hot enough" shark
Has reported again.
Some night after dark.
He'll be found with the slain
Detroit Free Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-12
Definition OF a Box Car.

Not all the instruction given TO young
railroad men IS intensely serious. The
following definition was recently Of
fereJ to a beginner: "A box car be-
longs 10 the fowl family. During the
spring and summer months It can be
found In nearly every part Of the cOun-
try, its favOrite haunts being railway
tracks, and 1t IS easy to capture. In
the autumn. however. like certain 9th
er fowls, It goes into Information or
files TO other cllmes. Scattered in
stances are known where specimens
are captured during the autumn
months. \ lasso or a well creased
switch crew is sometimes used In snar-
Ing the box car, but main strength IS
the best weapon. In any case the
hunter must be very wary. as any
noise like the futtering Of a waybill
Will make the quarry disappear. Some
railways own large fiOckS OF dOmeSti-
Gated box cars, but they are carefully
guarded during the closed season. The
Wild box car when caught and fairly
we'll loaded becomes perfectly station
Ary."-San Francisco Argonaut.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-12
tInnbreIlas In Battle.

II is conceivable that the officers or
Wellington's day thought him terri.
lie old bully. He actually forbade
umbrellas In battle. He expected them
not only TO expose and sacrifice their
lives nj the word OF command. but ac-
tually 10 risk the furnishing or their
beautiful uniforms In the rain which
fell during battle near BayOnne. He
;aw the Grenadiers sheltering under
forest of umbrellas and sent off Lord
Hill with this message: Lord yelling
ton does not approve Of the use of um-
brellas during the enemys firing and
Will not allow the 'Genttmens Sons
10 make themselves ridiculous In the
eyes Of the army" After the battle
Colonel Tynlng was reprimanded by
the duke for permitting the offense.
Sald the great man, 'The guards In
uniform may. when on duty at st
James, carry umbrellas If they please.
but In the field 1t Is not only ridiculous
but unmiltary." Let 1t not be forgot
ten, however, that the delinquents,
dandies though they were. proved
themselves among the brayest when
lighting was going on.-St James Ga
Zette.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-12
What a Hatnin Revealed.

A certain large millinery establish
ment makes a speciality Of women'S
trimmed hats at s. and so. 1t Is cut
ting largely into the trade Of the small
er high priced dealers. a short time
ago woman Of fashion went Into the
establishment mentioned and tried on
several hats, but found none to suit
her. Before going out she missed a
valuable hatpin. a careful search
failed to bring II to light. and It's dis
appearance remained mystery. a
few days later the customer, still look
Ing for suitable hat. visited one OF
the expensive millinery shops In the
city. Among the hats shown TO her,
none Of which was priced lower than
$50, was one that closely resembled
one of the hats she had tried on In the
ten dollar store. She took II up to ex-
anime II more closely. AS she felt
the trimming she noticed that the end
Of a hatpln was concealed beneath
bunch Of artificial flowers. Drawing II
out she discovered II TO be her missing
hatpin.-New York Tribune.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-12
"Crossinu the Bar"

"'Crossing the Bar" Tennyson's
biographer says, was written In the
poets eighty-6rst year. on a day In
October when we came from Aldworth
to Farringford. Before reaching Far
ringford he had the moaning of the
bar In his mind. and after dinner he
showed me this poem written out. ]
said. That Is the crown Of your life's
work? He answered. Ut came in q
moment He explained the"pilot as
that Divine and Unseen who Is al
ways guiding u.s. A few days before
his death he said to me. Mind you put
Crossing the Bar" Mt the end OF all
editions Of my poems.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-12

Samp is one Of the most delicious and
appetizing of al corn products or by
products.
Give Us the bowl Of samp and milk
By homespun beauty poured:
So sang Whittier. Whittier didn't
know bow to eat He lived OH air.
The very suggestion of milk with samp
Ls nauseating. 1t is worse than mush
and milk and grits and cream. Roger
Williams knew all about samp. and
this is how he had II cooked: Crack
the corn into about four pieces 10 the
grain. Soak II all night In water.
Skim of the skins which float In wa
ter. Boil on slow fire until tender,
with n piece of salt pork In the pot.
When the water is dried out, introduce
some good butter, some salt and pep
per and serve hot The Indians or
Massachusetts used any kind of fresh
meat for a flavOring and called the
dish "saupac" You may have all your
oatmeal. hOminy. grlts. muSh. meal,
polenta. etc, but let me have the samp
when | can't get "lye hominy. New
York Press.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-12

In olden times excessively long hair
was considered q mark OF honor and
rank. For many centuries long hair
was In France the distinctive mark OF
kings. The ancient Perslans and Par
thians OF high caste wore long. flowing
hair. while the poorer classes were
Obliged 10 cut theirs short. Homer
speaks OF the long haired Greeks by
way OF distinction.
The Gauls considered long hair a
mark OF honor. but Caesar obliged
them TO cut It of In token OF submis-
sion. Long hair was thought by the
Franks TO denote high birth, and the
Goths looked upon II as distinctive
mark Of culture and honor. Short hair
was considered by nearly all the old
nations TO denote thraldom. and even
now criminals have their heads shaved.
Denver Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1907-07-12
The Lining Of His Cravat.

"Yop have often heard the question,
'Where mans treasure Is, there will
his heart be ulso.' said a city detec-
i've. Il saw IN illustration of that not
long ago OH a railroad train. A de-
tective employed by the railway COM
pany and were seated near country
man who adjusted his necktie every
few minutes.
THAT tie bothers the old man,,
said 70 my companion.
Don't think it's the tie replied the
railroad detective.
Then he leaned forward and said to
the farmer. Better take your money
out Of that necktIe'
"'WhO told you | had money In my
tleT demanded the farmer.
"The detective then explained that
his actions In adjusting his neckwear
led to the supposltIon. The farmer ad-
mltted that he had chosen the tie as
the hiding place for number Of bills.
"'His idea was all right concluded
the detective, but he couldn't keep his
hands off the crnyat.' kansas City
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