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The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
PROBLEM OF THE DULL PUPIL
DR.. Falkner Discusses Mental Re-
tardation in Public Schools.
Boston Makes by Far the Best Show
Ing OF Cities Where Records
Are Kept.

Wherever the statistics OF over-age
children in the public schools have been
collected and studied, the school authori-
ties and the community have been shock
ed TO discover the large number OF chill
'dren who are retarded in their progress
through the schools. and are over age
for the grades In which they happen TO
be. This study OF retardation in school
work is one OF the subjects 10 which the
Psychological Clinic, Journal founded
by Prof Wilmer OF the University Of
Pennsylvania, gives special attention. In
the current number. Or. Roland p.
Falkner. commissioner OF education for
Porto Rico. lsO4-19O7. publishes an article
entitled Some Further Consideration
Upon the Retardation OF the Pupils Of
Five City School Systems"
These five cities are New York. Bos-
ton, Philadelphia, Kansas City. No, and
Camden, n. J., the only cities from which
statistics can be obtained for the pur-
pose Of comparative study. The theo-
retic age limit for the first grade child IS
seven years. All children over seven
years in the first grade may therefore
be regarded as beyond the age limit OF
that grade. Similarly all children over
eight years In the second grade, nine IN
the third grade. and 50 on throughout the
eight grades In the school system.
Or. Falkner shows that IN Boston 1875
per cent Of the school population are one
year or more behind the proper grade for
their age. in New York. S5 per cent: in
Philadelphia, 42.5 per cent: in Camden.
47.5 per cent and in Kansas City, 49.6
per cent.
DIT. Falkner who was a. one time pro-
fessor OF statistics IN the University OF
Pennsylvania. IS peculiarly fitted for the
treatment Of statistics Of retardation. be
cause OF his professional training and
practical work as commissioner Of edu-
cation for Porto Rico.
These figures have an important bearing
on the question Of the causes OF retarda-
ton. Why should Boston have only 12.5
per cent Of children behind a satisfac-
tory age limit. and Philadelphia and New
York have respectively 42.5 per cent and
s. per cent? The populations Of these
cities are not sufficiently diverse to ac-
count for this marked difference 20 the
advantage Of Boston. 1t must be due TO
the relative efficiency Of the school sys-
TENS.
q This does not necessarily impugn the
personal efficiency Of the departments Of
administration in the cities that are at
a disadvantage in comparison with Bos-
ton. DR.. Falkner points out that Il may
be due to the fact that in Boston the chill
dren appear TO enter the school system at
a much earlier age than they do in the
other cities. Both DR.. German and DR..
Falkner believe that the methods by
which the city of Boston succeeds in
getting the children up through the
grades are we'll worthy Of study by the
rest of the country.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
LOBSTER A MODEL FOR SHIPS.
How CrRw1ish Can Make Rapid
Progress I'm the Water.

The lobster is the new spring fashion
for ships Marine architects and ongi-
neers are studying the lovely lobster with
a View 20 modelling future Ieviathans on
his lines. They have 10 build an ocean
greyhound which VIII eros. the Atlantic
In three days. And they base their hopes
on the structure Of the lobster. which
can make twenty-five feet in less than a
second. AS a landlubber the lobster may
be unga!nly. but in Jhis native element ne
IS both speedy and graceful. says the
Chicago Tribune.
Moving along the sea bottoms, his habi-.
tat. he walks nimbly along on the TIPS
OF his slender legs. the large claws ex-
tended forward in front Of tthe head a
position which offers the least resistance
10 the water, while the two hinder legs
are used for walking. These end in hard.
SpuIhke joints. which serve as pricks 70
steady his movements Delicate swim
mers are attached vertically to the under
surface OF the tail. each Of them consist
ing of short stalk and two flexible
blades, which aid his progress.
10y tar the most powerful organ Of To-
cohouOn the lobster possesses IS his So
called tail BY the fiexion % this tail
ian he is enabled 10 make his wonderful
backward flight through the water. And
II is the mechanism and operation Of this
tall which the men Of science are now
studying. They hope 10 initiate the swift
backward spring by mechanical device
"Ilch VIII so repeat the prOpeIling spring
as 10 make II one continuous. unbroken
speedy advance through the waters
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
why He Was There

tfom the Cleveland Ohio Plain Dealer.
There's a young professional man here
in town by the name of Duncan-that's s
Identifying him closely enough. for he
may not want his name used. and so
long as his fun name isn't given he can
say it's some other Duncan il he wants
TO. Thus young man attended a funeral
some time ago. Just before the services
began Duncan passed another young
man whom he had been introduced 10
some time before that. but for the life
Of him he couldn't remember just who he
was. He spoke 10 him cordially how
ever, and sought 20 find out his identity
without disclosing his own faulty mem
ory
We'll. hows things?" be began.
"Oh. well enough-considering." re-
piled the other young man.
How do you happen 10 be here any
way2' asked Duncan, thinking that the
young mans reply might tip OF who he
might be.
Well" said the young man. quietly.
half disgustedly. 1t would probably
bring a good deal Of adverse criticism
upon me II I didn't attend my own
fathers funeral"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
CHANCE FOR A MoNEY-RA1SER.
Preachers Ability Has Limitations,
So Bill Nye Learned.

NEcuchcEo hoiAity nus AlnlltdtAohsy
So Bill Nye Learned.
From the Chicago Record-Hcrald
Among Bill Nyes neighbors when he
lived in Laramie was a certain. preacher.
Rev. DR.. Cooley. This admirable man
had. in addition 70 severa! small children,
a local reputation as a money-raiser. He
could get subscriptions from people who
were as adamant when other ministers
approached them. Whenever the public
benefactors who resided in and around
Laramie had occasion 20 solicit funds
for charity Dr. Cooley was pressed into
service and he invariably produced large
returns BIZ Nye was one OF his regular
victims. Whenever the humorist saw the
preacher coming ne would hide his watch
and try TO think of logical reasons for de-
string TO cling TO his money. but II was
all 10 no purpose. The preacher would
always go away with Bits name on the
subscription list. One day Mr.. Nye call
ed at the parsonage and expressed a de-
sire to see DR.. Goodley. The reverend
gentleman was in his study, and II gave
him much pleasure, as he candidly ad-
mitted, to receive a call from the aumor-
lst
Doctor" said Bill. after he had ac-
cepted an invitation TO be seated. L
understand that you have just paid of
the last dollar on your church"
Yes" replied the minister, rubbing
his hands together with mucn satisfac-
ton. we wiped out a debt Of S1l 900 last
week and the church is now absolutely
clear"
That's grand. 1t is a splendid thing
10 be out OF debt. I don't suppose there
is another preacher in this town who
could have done as we'll as you have
done in this matter. Your strong point.
II l may say so. doctor. Is the logic you
use when you go out 20 raise money. You
make people understand that IT is 10 their
advantage 10 give and that you, instead
Of being frowned upon. ought to be
thanked for providing them with oppor-
tunities 10 put their cash 70 noble uses 90
Well" said the preacher. with evident
pleasure, 1T Is very kind OF you 10 put
II that way. But I think I may say with
out being accused OF harboring undue
self-appTeciation. that I have been unus-
ually successful as a money-raiser."
You have. undoubtedly. That's why
I've come over. Your little boy Is at my
house and he swallowed a quarter. which
was still sticking In the southerly end
Of his epiglotis when I left home.
thought you might. with your ability as
a moaey-raiser. be able TO help him II
you hurried right over
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
THE VILLAGE BELLE.
with due apologies to H. W. L.

with due apologies 10 II. W. L.
Under Merry Widow" hat
4 village maiden stands:
The mnid-R cunning belle is she
With soft and delicate hands
And the smile that comes from those lips Of hers
Is one that ploases man.
Her teeth are pearls her eyes arc stars
Her face is free from tan.
Her brow has naught Of care nor toll
She shirks whene'er she can.
And looks the whole world In the face
Though she owes her dry goods man,
Week in week ont. from night 10 night
You can see the fellows 60,
You can hear them speak their heavy parts
With hearts that beat 50. -.
Like sail that flaps in sn ocean breeze
When the ship rocks 10 and fro.
And little brothers. as is their won't
Look in at the open door.
They love 10 see their sister frOwn,
And hear tho fellows roar.
And oft they catch the sparks that fy
Bif bafTl when the day is DER.
Primping fumine. fuSSing.
Onward through life she goes;
Each morning finds her chewing gum,
Each evening sees some bcaus;
Nothing attempted. nothing done.
To earn a nights repOse
Thanks. thanks. 70 thee my village belle.
For the lesson thou hast taught:
Thus-all Of life is not 10 pose.
Such lives Oft come 10 naught
But those that count are lives Of worth.
With deeds Of kindness fraught
Chicago Record Herald.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
Sleeves In New way.

A new shirt-wais: model claims dis
unction because Of the way In which the
sleeves are set in. The waist IS perfectly
plain-not an atom of fullness. sign OF
tuck. or even decoration. for II closes
down center front under a box pleat,
holes being worked for studs. The sleeves
are modelled on the order Of a mans
shirt, and set in the same way. the shoul-
ders overlapping the sleeve. II blouses
a little over the belt.
Made up in madras. il is pretty. but
fancy Il might be decidedly smart II
fashioned from French flannel. Ii is a
mode that will appeal to the mannlsh girl.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
For Ntournin~ Mcnr

Some years ago a movement against
Grape took place in England. Of which the
influence was felt in America. The swing
OF the pendulum has now once more
brought Grape in favor for mourning use
and as il is an English manufacture
even in Paris English Grape is used
British manufacturers are rejoicing. The
recent death OF the Duke OF Devonsbire
has thrown a great number OF families
into mourning. and the abundance OF
Grape used is very noticeable.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14

City. The patriotic idea was conceived
by this obscure educator. who put II into
execution with his school Of little ones;
and the exercises attracted so much at
tention as TO strike a popular chord.
The newspapers took Il UP. and the
State board OF education adopted the
idea unanimously Then II was incor-
porated into the laws OF New York.
which in chapter 4Sl, provide that:
1T shall be the duty Of the State su-
perintendent of public schools to prepare
a programme making special provision
for observance in the public schools Of
Lincoln's Birthday Washington's Birth
day. Memorial Day, and Flag Day"
New YOrk's official Programme.
Under that law the State superintend-
ent ordered that "at o'clock in the
morning every school shall raise a flag
on the roof. At slight expense let each
boy and each girl In the schools be pro-
vided with a flag. There is something
rhythmic in speech or In song 10 which
they can supply a patriotic accompani-
ment Of waving flags; and there must be
march whose movement they can time
with waving banners. The exercises
may be greatly varied by the use Of a
programme for choruses Of voices. such
principal shall then give a lecture on
the origin, history, and significance Of
the flag. Out of these exercises there
should come better appreciation OF the
worth of the flag. ana the meaning of
true patriotism"
The superintendent has published a
large volume on patriotism. IN which
there are numerous short verses and apt
quotations which are intended for mem
orizing in order that the children may
speak pieces" and take individual in
terest in the celebration. such as:
One flag. one land. one heart. one hand.
One nation. eveunore-
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Waves from sca 70 mountain cag.
Freedoms starry Union flag
Frederic Dennison.
let II foat uudimmed above
Till all cur Land shall bloom
Tho sacred C0lOrs that we love.
Phoebe Carr.
Let all the ends thou alna'st at be thy country's.
hy Gods, and Truths
William shnkespeare,
VIII Foster Patriotism.
The origin and significance of Flag
Day." coupled with the history Of the
origin and significance OF the flag itself.
should and will develop a spirit OF
patriotism in the youth Of our republic,
and il is the purpose Of the originator
and Of those who have followed the idea.
to make this anniversary Of the official
PRONUNCIATION Of the flag a national holt
day for the public schools; one day set
apart each year for the devotion Of the
rising generations TO our star Spangled
Banner" SMITH d. FRY.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
The Cynic,s Definition.

From an Exchange
Shell wonder why they call it a honey
moon?
He-Because many folks going TO IL for
the sweets OF life get stung
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
Investment Note.

from Hd-Bhs.
With one exception everything I've
put money into has gone up In the air."
Wha. was the exception2"
An a!rshipg'
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
Huge sham Campaigns.

Those annual maneuvers Of the army
and OF the navy. upon which such large
sums OF money are spent each year by
the United States and by the great DOW.
ers Of Europe. are designed, not alone for
the purpose OF affording n training IN
something akin to actual warfare to the
troops and TO the ships. but also 10 test
the qualities of the commanders. Indeed.
that is one Of the most important features
OF the sham campaigning by sea and bv
land. Shortcomings and mistakes are
carefully noted by known and secret
critics; and whereas in Germany and in
Austria the great yearly maneuvers of
the army are always followed by the
shelving Of numerous officers on account
of inefIiciency. lack OF resourcefubless
and Of initiative. or other faults dytri-
mental 10 the army and by promotions
Of those who have done particularly well.
here in America. as well as In EnSand.
memoranda are quietly made against the
delinquent officers, and when the moment
comes for promotion TO some important
responsible command they are passed
over-in favor Of juniors-for the good of
the service. Every naval and military
power to-day can furnish cases Of men
who have been advanced 10 high COM
mand without regard 20 the rules of
seniority and over the heads of officers
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
snved Himself from InranIty.

Il wrote and stored away the manu-
scripts In big chest I made for myself
During the long winters when it was so
cold that nobody but the men who were
forced to work dared to go out into the
forest and the mines. I spent my time
over my manuscripts. I believe that
saved myself from insanity. I also grew
20 be q kind OF lay priest for the prls-
oners; they came 10 me for advice when
ever they could, and sometimes they even
approached me as one who had the
power 10 give spiritual advice tried TO
do so. even though I was not ordained
I'VE only heard the faintest echo OF
the war between Russia and Japan when
It started, and from that time on. our
guards and the governor gave US to be-
lieve that Russia was sweeping the Jap
anese into the sea. Imagine our SUR,
prise. therefore. when one day we heard
the sound Of firing from the harbor and
very shortly we saw all OF the prison
settlement guards run into the woods
VIC felt as the Indians must have felt
when they saw Columbus and his ships
in the harbor of San Salvador
The rest you know. We are here;
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-24
CARMEN SUCCESS

A metropolitan production in Ho-
nolulu is seldom seen, yet last night at
the Orpheum the LumIey company pre-
scented Carmen" with spick and span
new features. Every scene in the four
acts was new The costumes were
imported from Madame jain, the well
known cestumer of San Francisco.
The company played their different
roles in a manner that called forth no
criticism. the pay being produced UNI
der the persona. direction of Richard
Buhler and doing this popular artist
credit as a producer Miss Mae Keane
was in her element as Carmen" and
made a lasting impression by her
clever art. The members of the COM
pany gave first-class support. To.
night. tomorrow matinee and night
Carmen" will be repeated.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-24
LEAP-YRAR AT THE MUSEUM.

Never again." snapped the Circas-
sian beauty, will make love to the
ossified man. No, never again"
whats the matter with him?
queried the bearded lady.
He's so unhending," answered the
c. b., as she hurriedly adjusted her
wig and went on to do her stunt.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-24
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.
Paragraphs That Give Condensed
News of the Day.

Honolulu Lodge, No. GIG, B. p. o. E.,
meets this evening.
An economizer in first class condi-
ton is offered for sale. See Classified
Ads.
The Hawaiian band will meet The
Kilties at the wharf and play them a
welcome.
The box plan for the Kilohana Art
Leagues two plays tomorrow night is
now open at Wall, Nichols Co.
Honolulu Brewing & Mailing Com
pany announces a cut in dividend from
one per cent to one-half per cent
monthly.
The Siberia will be along Sunday
morning and your baggage can be
placed in sealed room and cabins by
the City Transfer Co Jas. H. Love-
phone 152
The N. S. Sachs Dry Goods Co, will
close at 1 O'Clock tomorrow, and have
featured specials that will make a
visit to the big store almost irresistible
ALL TERRITORIAL LICENSES Elk
PRED JUNE 30, 1908. LICENSES
FOR THE NEW FISCAL YEAR ARE
NOW PAYABLE AT THE OFFICE
OF THE TREASURER OF THE TER
RlToRY.
During the past two years twenty
eight buildings for the Board of Edu-
cation have been constructed. In
this work acPommbdation for over
1000 additional pupils has been made.
On account of the Siberias sailing
on Sunday, intending passengers
should leave their orders for baggage
with the Union-Pacific Transfer Co.
tomorrow Quick reliable service
guaranteed. Phone So.
Heinz Apple Butter always goes 1
little better than any other Telisl
| that's made. In the new Heinz SAM
tary tin, it comes to you perfectly purt
and fresh Ask your grocer. H
Hackfeld & Co., Ltd.
Two hundred and five acres of can,
land, composing a large part of thu
Ahupuaa of Aeae, has been leased b!
the Bishop Estate to the Hilo Suga
Company. The lease is for twenty
one years at an annual rental Of 81,
100
Nearly all the arrangements hav
5een completed for the round-the-isI
and trip on Sunday by which tn
Chamber of Commerce will entertai
the visiting yachtsmen Six autohc
biles will carry the guests starting a
six o'clock sharp from the Young He
tel. Paul Isenberg has charge of tn
arrangements.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-24
THE KI!TIES BAND
At BALLATER

Ballater is beautiful little town In
the Highlands of Scotland, on the
banks of the River Dee, near Bal
moral Castle While at Ballater await
ing the Kings conveyances to take
them a pleasant drive of eight miles
further into the Highlands to Bal
moral. the "Kilties" were the kings
guests, and were entertained in right
royal style at the Invercauld Arms.
The "Kilties" were also given ban
quet in Balmoral Castle after the con-
cert While en- route to Balmoral a
halt was called at Altnacraig, the rest
dence of Baroness Macdonald, widow
of the late Sir A. Macdonald, EXPIRE
mier Of Canada. Three rousing cheers
were given by the "Kiltles."
The Kites will give two concerts
at the Opera House this afternoon al
p. m. and tonight All the special
features will be given at both perform
ances. There are a few choice seats
left on sale at Wall. Nichols Co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-24
WOman's Exchange
Hotel st. near Union.
w. G. Irwin Il Co., Ltd
SUGAR FACTORS, COMMISSION AGENTS

AGENTS FOR
Oceanic Steamship Co., San Francisco,
Cal.
Western Sugar Refining Co., San Fran
cisco, Cal.
Baldwin Locomotive Works, Phila-
delphia, Pa.
Newall Universal Mill Co., Manutac-
turers of National Cane Shredder
New York, N. Y.
Pacific Oil Transportation Co, San
Francisco, Cal.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-24
NEW BUILDINGS
AROUND HIL0
Activity Is Noticeable In Construction
Especially In Waiakea
Section
oR1ENTALs CAUSE OF DEMAND
An Increase of Permits Issued For
Changes, Additions and New
Structures.

HILO, July 23.-Within the past
twelve months there mas been "a very
large increase in the number of build
iugs constructed in Hilo. There were
IS permits issued in June for build
Ing construction. most OF these being
Tor small WORK such as the addition Oh
room. or change in a building or
store There were 1856 visits paid III
June to buildings in the course of con-
struction. and there were 80 ui.ding5
or alterations completed. While the
amount of money involved in the i'm
| provements was not so very large, So
345 for the month, it must be remem-
bered that most OF them were under
taken by Japanese with japanese Ia
Dor. Furthermore there has been a
shading In the price Of lumber, and
this may have induced the greater ac-
tivity in construction that has been so
noticeable within the last few months.
Most of the changes. additions ana
new structures have been made In the
Waiakea section OF the town, begin
ming from point half way between
Mooheau Park and the Waiakea bridge
on toward the plantation and more e5-
pecially to the eastward. toward the
railroad wharf and beyond. OF course
this indicates an increase in the Japa-
nese labor supply of the town which
must be drawn now from Honolulu or
from the plantations. Every new
dwelling is occupied as soon as finish
ed. and the new stores. many two
story ones taking the place of small
singles. as we'll as the enlargement OF
others all point to a growth in the
amount of business transacted by the
Oriental storekeepers.
The present month. July. Will show
substantial increase in the value Of
the new buildings for which permits
have been issued as it includes the
new Masonic Temple at a cost of $S5,
000 TO the south OF the Waiakes
bridge two large new stores are near
ing completion, put up by one of on
story frame structures, with outsid
stairway, so necessary in case of fire
and the owner proposes to erect tw
others of similar size and value o.
adjoining land that belongs to him.
little further beyond, just off the mai
Waiakea road new and large Japa
nese temple is nearing completion, G
such solid structure that it looks as
it were intended to last for centuries
An indication of further new building
can also be seen in the number f>lot
that are being cleared.-Hawaii Hell
aid
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-07-24
PLAY
GAME over

The trustees of the Honolulu Base
ball League met this morning at a spe-
cial meeting. to act on the protest or
the Keio team against the decision OF
Bert Bower in its game last Sunday
with the Diamond Heads.
After good deal Of talk on all sides
it was finally decided that the umpire
decision must stand, but the trustees
recommended to the league that the
Diamond Heads play the game over
again.