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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-23

Mrs. Preston, who has been suffering
with IA lame back for some time we are
happy 70 say is much improved
Il NJ Shocmake is agent for a splen-
did ,osoine lighting plant.
Mrs George Bradshaw has been in
disuo,ed Of late f. about well now.
4 suiritrd debate took place AT X dye
way last Wednesday evening. Dee 10.
The subject for discussion was: Ike
solved rha, women b. given the right
OF equal suffrage Affirmative Mrs
Daisy Weaver and Leo stevens. Neg
a, We Irene Bryen aud George hample.
Some OF the points brought out by
the affirmative speakers were: That
women are taxed without repres nta-
ton: that on account Of their greater
intelligence, should be given al least
egual rights with the foreigner and ne
gro: hat women would tight against
the saloon evil and all others that tend
to lower D.. moral standard of the home
that ~ bile ,Vomcu are at home taking
home taking care of the children ana
irving 20 give them the proper train
iug. the mon are at the polls voting to
ma<o sw, to pail them down: that
when women are given the rlght to
vote there will he less OF the evil, AT
tending elections, because the men
would behave in more civil manner
# the ladies are present.
Tue point, brought out by The mega
tive ,p,tkeI, were: That while woman
and man were created equal. they were
e. cAtcd IN different sphere, and that
neither would b" ftted to take the
p'lc. e - g other: that women are at
prescu ria" superior OF men in many
respects aud in ordrr to gain equal suf.
fr.ge with men their standard would
hav' to BE loss rca:'hat equal suffrage
.uld meau,the decay of the home VIII CD
i he backbone Oi the EatiCr: that wo-
uen's sphere IS the training of children
uud IL. sdch she has IA greater influence
f,' good IN the world than if allowed
IT, vote ana hold Office: that she would
br 4 spread of great evilS-one OF the
e.ratest being tie divorce evil; that
the unpl'asantnes, Of some of the
pl ,ces ia which women would be
placed.
Decision given by the judges, Al
SuNdcr VI .,a Slauller and Thos. Brad
SHAW, stood: Two Tor affirmative, one
for negative.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-23
WEST SIDE

WEST SIDE, Dec 23.-Hay has been
On the move ont this way for mon, b
past. James Mcqueen, VIII Conant,
Cordy and Felix iPrater, John Rurch
and George Champie, are among those
earring bay.
Mitchell Stevens suffered severe IT.
tack OF appendicitis a few days ago,
but is up and around once more.
Mrs. Martin Friedrich is slowly but
surely recovering from a very severe
attack of t. Uphold fever.
Miss Anna Roilnger, who has been
NURSING Mrs. Martin Frederick through
her recent illness, returned home Tues
day in evidence of the fact that her "a
tient is past all danger.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-23

will introduce a bill carrying $500, 600
for the Oily mpia public building. Also
he will introduce one providing for
holding terms Of the federal court at
A berdeen.
For REMOVING STAINS-OXalic acid
is excellent for removing stains. There
is nothing better tor removing iron
rust, fruit, grass, ink and other stains.
do not however, use the rystals pure
| soak my clothes Just as ! do for wash
ing, then when | get ready for them
dissolve a large pinch OF oXalic acid in
one half teacupful Of boiling water.
Wiring the clothes out and place the
stains in the hot solution for ten min
utes. Then wash in the usual way in
sOap-suds to which a little ammonia or
vinegar has been added Rinse we'll
and dry. If the stains are small or the
goods of delicate colors, drop the hot
solution on stains with toothpick In
this way the finest fabric will not suffer
and the ammonia will restore the color
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-23
G. M. & P. S. AGENTS
REMEMBER ELLENSBURO

"The tide Of immigration to the
West which We have had this year,
though indeed very satisfactory, will
be far surpassed by that which will
follow during the next two wears,
said George B. Haynes immigration
agent for the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railway company, who was
At the head of the party of Milwaukee
agents who visited Tacoma yesterday
"We are taking This trip solely for
the purpose of educating our men as to
the possibilities of this vast Western
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-23
THE HOME

70 SHARPEN SCISSORS cut them
rapidly on the neck of small glass
bottle or better still, on ground glass
stopper. 1t trues the edges and makes
them cut like new.
CURE For CHILBLAINS-T is no
surer relief for chilblains than that of
bathing and resting the feet in water
in which potato skins have boiled
This is an old remedy used by the In
dams in old times 1t is sure to give
Immediate relief
lloME-MADE HOMINY-Dissoly two
rounded tablespooniuls of powdered I've
in one gallon Of hot water. Add three
quarts OF she.ied white corn. Boil fast
until the dark ends slip over easily
when rubbed in cold water. Wash in
several waters. Soak in cold water
overnight. then cook in plenty of water
until tender
POSTOFFlCE BILLS OFFERED Sen.
ator Jones today introduced bills for
public buildings in the state of Wash.
ington as follows: Waterville, $50. 600
Wenatcnee, 100000; Aberdeen $3.50.
600: Vancouver, $50, 600: Ellepsburp
300, 600 Hoquiam, $l5O,OOO. Congress
man McCredie Introduced in the house
the same bills for Vancouver, Hoquiam
and Aberdeen. McCredie tomorrow
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-23

EITHER the standpatters' OF
the insurgents of the republican
party must go down to defeat
both cannot survive and the repub
lican party stay i'll power, and il
looks as if the insurgents had a
cinch on life, and if it has, the
next president of the United States
will be a democrat
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-23


region ihey nave ore" '"'" az WV TIE
'ut they have galne' NOR Nu""
on TIM t'ip than 'hey ''"'' '' '''o ~
wears aud although onI> I'" OF 'o'"
are engage" I'D 'u''"' '''''" ""'N '"''
are all in " way immigration men o"'
their knowledge ~lil i"'seh> 7"PP.e
ment the work o. our d'P'f ''"eHN ~
the present tn' we nave - men "e'
voted 20 the WORK "I securing Souu''t@
Tor he 'ands aong "ul ilneN' an" 'l'
public Iittl" realizes the hummer "' D"
qnirl'N which a." dairy 'e'NA i"""' "'
our Eastern representatives Tor 'hI"r
NATION aoonl ln" "rNt u 'n'F GU"
say ! have been there 'ne'r ot"'c-
mnntS gain urop'ruoudl-l\
AZ the present time we htN' one eh-
h'pit ear which - tr'v'i'n" a.. over
tn" Middle West win displays oi the
products OF Washiuston' l''.'' i"A-
tana and The DakotaN dua 7""h "e are
to have another tilted Ntu these 'N
hiDit ears ar" numb'r of "Nper'' VINO
are familiar with the country and "h"
explain the advantages OF tine territory
These ears travel Ike ~noY, th"'
have ,heir advance agents who bl.
them in advance, aud where car stops
the town ball j. secured fey ID" 'v"-
ming and there opr representatives give
a free show Of -tereuutlcOu lieW- with
a lecture Amon. .h-~. vtaw- ..-
n,n,han Of y, r.oo,,, and ,ha oi,.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-23

cuu,tipation, in igestion. chronic head
ache, invest one cent in postal card.
send to Chamberlain Medicine Co., Des
dress plainly on the back, and they
will forward you free sample of
Chamberlain stomach and Liver Tab
cts. Sold 10y Owl Drug Store.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-23

To 10, 49, ~
The c.u,.a .at,d abandonment by
the street Railway company in "alla
Walla. WASH. Of its franchise for
double track ou East Main street VIII
give the property owners the oppor'
tunity. of viii b they will avail tnem'
selves, Of pari,ing Il strip sixteen lee'
wide in the inter- If tie street. Inc
street is sixty feet wide between curps'
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-23

They ano.d hade from the hot sum,
mcrs sun Fhey make the atmosphere
more healthy to breathe. Their sIeeu
foliaac is rcsrful to the eye. Tney
make the town or city beautiful anu
,dd to- w yrty values in resident~'
-horouehfarcs.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-23

IT looks now as if the high line
canal was an assured fact. A re-
survey will probably be made soon
to determine certain points of gen
eral interest.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-23
Clean City Campaian.

The Clean City club of ruscumbia
Ala. which numbers among its mem
bers many of the leading women of
TuScumbia, is making determined
night to improve the health and the ap-
pearance of the city. A notice was
recently issued through the local pa
pers that members of the club will
inspect the premises. and where they
are not in sanitary condition vii re-
port the fact to the authorities This
step was taken because sickness was
very prevalent.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-23
Willie's Explanation,

Willie's grandmother gave him Il
penny to invest in candy, and the
little fellow rushed off in great glee,
but presently returned in tears.
"Why, what's the matter, Will
lie I" asked the old lady. "Did you
lose your cent 2"
mo, grandma" sobbed Willie, 81
iidn't lose it; | only swallowed it"
Exchange.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-23

Vacation and School carde"'' :,

During school vacations tne sadlv
gardens are in danger OF Delps D Co.,
neglected or even extermlhateu ~ onIv
as the plant life is concerhtu' t. no
annual crops are grown '". ~, have
need of worry. but if the pups unon
been more ambitious and hSeu S teen
permanent paut they had best ,a asst
an eve ON their own garden IL ~ ,' the
Many sch .cl' have no hel' ," ,oca.
snitor. W. 4 cs no work ''''S ,,o, IS
lions. ard eaf lii'@ g nr avn
preserved II 81 '' ihrons '"''
lahlr.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-12-23

THE daily output of coal in Kit
titas county has reached 5, 500 tons
daily and 1000 men are employed
in the various mines.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20
,BuiLplNe OF I BFLoRipA


1Ndh9 -SNlH4
BROOKLYN, Marchy1a:-57The SO:
GERS Of the unions ofs iron moullers,,
maehinniis, tI brass and copper workers,
coremakers, patternmakera and other
metal shop trades reported that the
starting up Of work on the battleshlp
Florida Will take many Of the idle
mechanics in these trades on the
streets. A number OF the men who
have been laid oil in the Brooklyn
navy yard already have been sent for
and they are all in readiness for the
call to work again. 1t Ia estimated
that the building Of the Florida will
give employment to at least 1900 IA.
borers, and when the skilled mechan.
les are taken on it will give employ.
ment to about 5000 men. J. Flan;
agan, business agent Of the iror,
moulder's conference board, which
represents twelve local unions Of iron
moulders, says:
"Though the, building Of the Florida
will leave a great many people still
idle in the metal shop trades It will
be a great boon and will put money
in circulation which Will help the
other trades. Long before the Florida
is finished we hope the long delayed
revival in trade in private shops viii
have arrived"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20
La Femme Tube.

Controversy grows apace as to
whether ia femme tube" Is to reign
ps the dictator OF curing fash!on-lu
shape-or whether. rs most strongly
limited, the normal waist Is to be de.
fined once more. Judging from the
signs Of the times. the longer waist.
line will prevail. but who can tell
where all is surmise? Certain It Ia
that many Of the smartest gowns are
draped models, close fitting, though
not unduly clinging, with the slightly
defined wuistline apparent. True. the
afternoon costumes have less grace
Of line than those worn at any other
hour Of the day. for they are design.
ed, so It would seem, that each wearer
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20
Il feminine Chat
And Chatter

NEl(t4s
In wact, almost tishtatting, but hav.
Ing the empire idea IN the bolero top,
heavy with gold bullion embroidery.
From the bolero dawn to the end Of
the short train the frock Is plain save
fol, the buttons that close 1t at the side.
On each side. back Of the underarm
line, there is a row Of oy%al-shaped but,
tons over an inch long in gold bullion
embroidered on a smooth black sur.
face, but llrtle Of the latter showing,
as not only are thu cclters almost sol.
ID embroidery, but tie edges are, too
These buttons en- dhalfway between
hip and knee, tho front tapping over
the back. /,
The bolero Is almost tight also and
IL cut 50 that the shoulder bands from
the only solid top part Of the bodice
It laps from rigat to left in the front,
leaving a v-shaped opening at the top,
the latter being filled in with black
net tucked across over clota OF gold
The bolera Itself Is OF supple black
satin and is a mass OF gold bullion
embroidery In sprays and arabesqnes
In the top Of the bolero makes q
round top to the corsage, the sole
finish around the top being 2 fold o.
the tissue next the neck.
The sleeves are Of three-qisrte'
length. tight and transparent and are
made OF black net, having haltlnct
tucks at inch intervals. The lower
edge is embroidery. with an outlined
vine done in bullion gold thread.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20
&Piquo Bureau Scarf

EI4-lEl ny. No I, -
Pique As . good, firm material or
the plain. everybody bureau scarf and
1t Is most sensible to have some q 81
these simpler things for everyday use.
IT Is not necessary for them to be
h,omely. and the p!aue cover Is far
from that.
1t is planned for the exact size e. q
the bureau, and Is an excellent cover
for an antique mahogany bureau with
d bowed front. The back edge is. turn.
Cd under for an inch.wide hem, and
the front and ends are b%uttonnoled IN
long SHALLOW scallops with wide mer:'
cerizedt cotton or lone in a color that
harmonlzes with the room.
These covers are wellHigh eyerlast'
Ing. and II pique IS used on the bu'
reau It should be repeated on the
washstand and small tables.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20
FAVOR THE WATERWAY.

PEORIA, H.. March 1e.-'The Pc.
oria Journal has a trained newspaper
man visiting the cities Of Illinois to
ascertain the views In the various To-
calities in regard to the deep water.
way. He reports Peoria itself strongly
in favor Of 1t and for immediate ac-
ton. Little ats ntlon has been paid TO
the matter in Joliet, but much is said
in favor Of the project.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20

N.@fN.A5 .asNFfFN. 80 q -. -
one wishes 70 5ol have e bee IA a.trs1 9
day ford dinner llta put once week
celinSfwRSo weeks gseelt, VII WIZ a$ Q a Schahse
atage&ssestttllnns G!S and * ACCOMPANY,
ID may appear Ssa9rs On On me fanny
table assan$ Inexpensive put Say saYory Y
dlsh atSwhlch in1HoIt neg need rebei.
seta short thick; piece o. the cross
nh ats beef ss4andE lard n with sllttle
striPsSSof clear, tat pork Putla roana
bottotned Iron pot ever 1'ea q. the IRE ana
SsdeN ~ gets hot put ~ the meat
which had been sailed, peppered ana
dreaged lightly With flour. and brown w
IN turning the ( meat until every por.
Hon has been delicately c 'tloltalg Do
not stick the fork into the lle meat at when when
nr1iing. but slip IL under or pierce
the fatg or grlstle;! Nov add Q hall
dazens lltlet onions, two tnplespoonlnls
Of tomatoes one bay leaf, q little
minced parsley three cloves, q dozen
Whole black peppers. Q Glove Of gar.
1te and a!cupful5 Of stock or hot water.
Cover closely# and let it simmer for
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20
10Y fHN nrT-'
BETTER THAN

Spanking does not cure children o.
bed.wettlng. Tnere Is a constitutional
cause for this trouble. Mrs. NJ. Sum.
mers, Box ", Notre Dame, Ind, will
send free to any mother her success
fri home treatment with full instruc'
tons. Send no money, but write her
today II your children trouble you in
this way. Don't blame the child, the
chances are It can't help it. This
treatment also cures adults and aged
people troubled with urine dlflculdes
by day or night.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20
MOZART CONCERT in plrTsBuRe.

PIN (uninn Associated Press
p1TT5BuRG, March 19.-The post
p,oned concert Of the Mozart Club and
the Pittsburg orchestra took place
lat night at Carnegie Music Hall.
Braham's German Requiem was sung
by the Mozart Club, it being the first
performance Of tho work in Pitts
burg. The incidental solo parts were
sung by Mrs. Charles Farrow KIM
ball. soprano and Gwilym Miles. bari
tone. Mrs. Kimball Is Is new to Pitts
burg concertgoers: she possesses Q
voice Of beautiful quality. The choral
parts were melod! ous to a marked
degree, and gave great pleasure. The
orchestra score Is most beautiful.
L-L - a4H". ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20

For fine, old Pennsylvania wAiD
keys; drop into the Oak Liquor sturs
on Pike3street, Il, Clarkgburg. Caolel
brands at2 ST. per- quart. ExpresssEs
prepaido on gallon :orderaga list prices
Orders for branded, VI eE9rbeeffa t
family Of medicinal 1sosgiyen ptoI1Di
attention. AllIeooas sparantesalstFssi
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20

= I DON'T iite your coca book-it doeGf
soeomnstud Gold Modal v1nur Aoe11n
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20
encsiP AND ADVICE FOB It'll THE
WoRLpzoF WOMEN

s~fJaInode May Appear on o. The the
My able once ri Two Weeks ',AAa'
Ans Insxpensiae But sayory Dish
d. piece % Gross Rib o. Beet Beet
eiSLard$ w LITTLE strips Of Clear
PORK. 81 I'll
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20

let!a want lad. Introduction to the
man who isyrnore anlious, to buy than
you arc TO sell your property.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20

Toast your shlns. Waldo, and let the
whiskey gang do as they please.

A little whlskey Is a dangerous thing,
A lot Of whiskey Is a hell Qa thing;
Drink deep from the cold water spring
And you'll never feel the adder's sting,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20

has fewer curves fhan the rest IN
the mornIngScomfor IS aimed At and md
ID the evening" desire 10 please men.
modiffes the styles. IL *
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20

yen counnsA q. vul enash
lyoa to iutavisv " d Tie vso@ =
~ etU%ub uuaA % .oHGtbfo' III.
~ podfea.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20

PsEa1oF1:
None better than Gold Medal v F1ou1: J,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20

A little whlskey Is a dangerous thing,
A lot OF whiskey Is a hell ga thing;
Drink deep from the cold water spring
And you'll never feel the adder's sting,
No. rs not on the water wagon, nor
no other wagon. have no jag on,
nave good use Of my lead and my legs
and would rather wu:.k than to call a
cab to tote my drunken old body up
hill. keep out Of the police wagon
also.
How many bricks have you bought
and paid Sfor in Messrs. Reymanr,
smoothback. Ambeustr Boosh and 9TH
er. mansions around Fairmont and
elsewhere when vol ought to have
bought your wife q new dress, and the
children something new to wear, and
to eat as well.
Bud is wiser !!han you, when you
drink Budweiser, he has the money
and You have the beer and the head.
ache.
II two brewerles produce 10000 sots
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20

Ny, but the, Brewery kettle is get
ting generous vla seven beer depots
foil Of freo beG eotiay.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20

Hurrnh for Frank Murphy and Ed.
glact's Brewery Bull dog.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-20

II two brewerles produce 10000 sots
In elk years. how long will It take
for Us all to 80 to hell and how old
Ia Hen?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
REPUBLICANS MEET.
Middleton Still Talking About His De-
 feat In Fourth District.

Anniston, May 29.-(SpeciaD a meet ing of the Calhoun county republican executive committee this morning the res- ignation of Chairman F. M. Lewis was rendered and Fred D. Noble was elected to take his place.
 Maj. D. Houston Smith was elected sec- retary to succeed MT. Noble, and several vacancies on the committee were sup piled, and resolutions were adopted com mending the administration of Judge Lewis.
 J. O. Middleton of Clanton, republican candidate for congress at the last cleo tion, is in the city today. He attended the meeting of the republican executive committee and made short talk to them MT. Middleton is a graduate of the Uni versity of Alabama and has many friends in Anniston, among both republicans and democrats.
 In talking to a reporter he said that he was well pleased with the showing made by the republicans in the last election in the Fourth district and that, while he might not be a candidate next year for congress, the republicans of the dis trict would have a candidate, and make an aggressive fight, and that in his opin- ion the day is not far distant when republican will represent the Fourth dis trict in congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
SCHOOL CLOSES.
Prospect For Central High School at
 Blocton Brighter.

Blocton May 29.-(Special.) )-The Smith Hill school closed Friday with very ap- propriate exercises. Superintendent A. ". Hayes of Woodstock was present and made a short talk. The people are so we'll pleased with the work done the past year that they unanimously reelected Prof. J. o. Morris as principal and Mrs. Morris as assistant. No other teachers have yet been elected.
 The prospect of local high school seems to grow better all the time. as all are ready to admit that a central high school is necessary to carry on the work now done in the higher grades of the public schools A joint meeting of the various school boards will soon be held in order to discuss this matter fully and decide on the best course to pursue
 Mrs. Frank Hillman of Altoona is visit ing her sister, Mrs. w. o. Broadhead of West Blocton.
 The ice war seems to be drawing to q peaceable close as both parties are now selling ice at a reasonable price, and will continue to do so throughout the summer.
 The annual recital of the music depart ment of the West Blocton High school will take place at the school building on Tuesday night next, under the direc- lion of Miss Kathleen Cotter, the music teacher for the past year.
 Morris M Odess is building a nice cot tage home on West Main street, and hopes to be able to move in during June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30
HIGH SCHOOL CLOSES.
First Term at OdenviIIe Is Great
 Success.

Odenville, May 29.--(Special.) )-The State High school for St. Clair county To- cated here, closed this week after a very successful years work Judge J. A. Bill bro of Gadsden made an excellent lit- erary address on the first evening of the entertainment. The second day was taken up with the young mems oratorical contest and Thursday evening was de- voted to the exercises of the young la dies, who for the past two months have been studying elocutlon under Mrs Charles Wolford. Eight recitatons were delivered and all showed a very high order of merit The prize, very hand some medal, was awarded by the judges to Miss Nelle Hardin.
 The years work at the High school has been satisfactory in every way and the faculty have received many congrat- ulations over the results of their efforts in bringing the school up to the stand ard expected by the state. With the pre- liminary work so successful a very large attendance for next year is assured