Arizona republican., 1909-02-24
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tically all of the great engineering feats this fast has been demonstrated again and again
 Knowledge is power" It was the power of knowledge that successfully the almost irresistible force of quicksand. in constructing the Hud- son river tunnel. The Germans were far ahead of us in the science of cleo tricity. But we were the first to use it to run street cars, and operate cleo tric lights. In the recent construction of an immense plant it was found by the German engineer in charge that a certain piece of machinery was abso- lutely necessary to its successful oper- ation. This fact was explained to the owners, as well as the fact that he would have to send to Germany for it. He accordingly wired his firm to this effect, and received a return cable message to procure the required mech anism at Schenectady, N. Y, where it was manufactured.
 A high school education serves as a training course for a professional life. the arts and sciences, and for the field of endeavor in the commercial world. And it is most fitting that such an in- stitution should be dedicated on this 
 Judge Kent, who was the next speaker, said that he had been much in his examination of the new building by the arrangement of every department with a view to its possible enlargement. when the occa- sion demanded, thus showing that Mesa had builded not only for the time being. but, in a broader sense, had builded for the future
 In a humorous vein, the judge stated that he had only found one drawback in the construction of the building, and that was that a woman had no part in its planning. He said that as he had entered he had noticed two of the young ladies whom he supposed were students trying to push two large
 merry widow" hats into the lockers.
 Continuing, Judge Kent said that in a larger per cent of the popu lation were of American birth, with American ideals. than in any other of the country. And that as such we should see to it that there high ideals: that the movement should be a constant pushing forward.
 Professor Matthews of the Tempe Normal said, in brief. that the purpose for which the present beautiful struc- ture had been reared was, for the most noble of causes, and one which he had been pleased to devote his life's work. that of the preparation of the present generation for the American citizen ship of the future. And that in the el- ements of education and the provisions for such. were reflected the laws of the country; that. as Arizonians, we had a right to feel a pride in our school laws and the school system which is at present better than that of any other state in the Union at the time of it's admission; that this cOndi ton was true in spite of many adverse 
 Arizona stands in the lead. over one million dollars having been set aside for educational purposes last year, which allows an expenditure of over
 
 high school system in the United States has been rapid. and the place it now fills was once furnished by the academy. the convent, and paid insti- tutions of various kinds, most Of which were denominational in character. In a recent visit to the Empire State he noticed that many of these had as- sumed the appearance of decay. The course of four years training in high school work fits the student for the affairs Of life. In many instances these enter colleges direct from this train ing. and the continual procession of high school graduates who are knock ing at the doors of our colleges.
 In 1906 there were four high schools in Arizona; now there are eleven. It would be only justice if our friends in would investigate these conditions. Today Arizona is better prepared in this respect to enter the Union than any of it's predecessors. After paying tribute to the earnest and praiseworthy work accomplished by Professor J. D. Loper and the growth of the schools under his direction, the speaker closed.
 Architect Norman B. Marsh. who designed the building, was called upon and made a few appropriate remarks.
 When he had finished, Professor J.