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The Jones County news., 1910-10-20

ment or in paying for transportation
of students who live in homes remote
from the school houses. One of the
greatest benefits that result from con-
solidation is that 1t affords apportuni-
ty for the teaching of agriculture, DO
mestic scince and the other practical
subjects which have been much neg
lected in our schools.
Educators who have studied edu-
cation as related to the lives of the
students and the best interest of the
state are unanimous in the opinion
that, relatively speaking, too much
time is given in school to those things
which do not have to do with life
The idea no longer obtains that the
purpose of school education is to give
general discipline, and that a few spe-
cial subjects possess in an unusual de-
gree the power to give discipline. AL
subjects give discipline, but of kin
limited to their peculiar natures. It
was thought half of a century ago
that if a boys mind was trained in
mathematics, Latin and Greek, he had
not only increased general power, but
a mental inclination to do any work
Of life Such theory is not only
scientifically unsound, but experience
has demonstrated that those who have
been thus trained, as a general thing,
continued their work along the lines
in which they had received their train
ing. The boy who took this classical
course very seldom ever studied agri-
culture and other practical problems
of life. AS a result of the monopoly
of the classics in education, the sci
entific, social and industrial problems
of the state have been sadly neglected.
caused the legislature to establish a
system of schools which are planned
to educate boys and girls in those
things which bear directly on their
living. In the county agricultural high
schools the idea is to assume an ideal
man and an ideal woman as the heads
of a family in a farm home, and in
these schools to give such instruction
and training as will cause the boys
and girls to approximately attain this
ideal
THE boys viii be taught and prac-
ticed in all the duties which the head
of a family should sustain toward the
home; he is, since he is to be citi-
zen. to be instructed also in the funda-
mental principles Of citizenship. The
school is to be a civic laboratory
where the boys and girls are to be
practiced in the principles OF good cit
izenship. Personal and public health
are also to be direct ends ofthe sgri-
cultural high schools. Personal by
giene and sanitation are to be taught
thoroughly and practiced carefully.
These, and all other factors in the life
of farmer, are to be regarded in the
The Jones County news., 1910-10-20

but in the last twenty years when the
farms becames plastered with mort
gages through producing 5, 6 and q
cent cotton and trying to purchase
food for man and beast on the pro-
ceeds, aside from paying interest on
money borrowed on the farm and the
operating expenses. there was rush
of young men to the city. The farm
was unattractiye, because it meant
debt and drudgery for the young man.
While a professional or commercial
career held a charm for him in the
way Of easy living and other pleas
ures.
But today, with good roads, automo-
hiles, telephones and other modern
conveniences, to say nothing of school
facilities, the farm is again becoming
attractive, The young man looks to
agriculture for a career His educa-
tion has fitted him for life on the farm,
life of comfort and pleasure. The
present high cost of food products,
with the knowledge of agriculture,
makes farming a good occupation for
the young man. different from what
it was few years ago
He has learned at school or college
what the soils will produce, and he
knows how to get the best results. He
knows that intelligent application viii
make the farmer the most Independent
man in the world, and every young
man has dreams of independence. 1t
is 10 the farm then that he turns He
knows there are certain hazards and
hardships in farming, just as there are
in other lines of business, but he is
better equipped for farming than a
professional or commercial calling
and in this way much of the idle land
of the state is being brought into cul.
tiyation.
Less than one-third of the lands OF
the state are under cultivation, but
through the educational system Of Mis-,
sissippi, this condition is being i'm.
proved aud additional land brought in.
10 cultivation each year, With cattle
i hogs and stock, with wheat, corn, oats
and alfalfa, Mississippi will, in a few
years. become one Of the\riohest agri
cultural states in the Union. and this
prospect is due almost entirely to the
public schoo. system.
Mississippi gives to her public
schools and colleges s4,56S,el9.O7 ev.
cry two years. This goes to the com.
mon schools, University, A. & NJ
College. l. ]. & c., county agricultural
hish schools and experiment stations.
While Mississippi has one Of the finest
school systems in the United States,
and is appropriating more money per
capita TO these schools than any other
Southern state. the system viii not be
completed tin each county has an ag.
ricultural high school This sehoo.
was authorized by an act Of the last
The Jones County news., 1910-10-20

make them intelligent home-makersS
to have them become good citizens,
and to prepare them well for indus
trial lives of the least possible drudg-
cry and the largest possible degree of
efficiency.
Education such as is provided by
these schools means the making over
of the life of the state 1t is not only
new idea, but new force, which
will mean the complete regeneration
of the state"
President ]. c. Hardy of the Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College dis
cusses the educational system Of Mis-
sissippi, as fellows:
"As to the state normal, | viii say
that Mississippi is the last state to
recognize the importance Of such m
Institution. When we remember that
every dollar that is appropriated II
education in Mississippi qust pass.
through the teacher to be transformed
into instruction, in which shape it
reaches the child, you will see what
function the normal has to play. The
teacher is really machine that trans
forms dollars into instruction. just as
a COW is a machine that transforms
hay and other foodstuffs into milk pro-
ducts. Just as two different cows will
take the same amount of feed, and
one will produce twice as much milk
products as the other, so win two
teachers faIyh tho 80 1f II
lars and, one win transofrm tais equal
amount of dollars into more than
twice as much instruction Teaching
has become a profession not only inS
this state, but throughout the whole
civilized world. The public school
teachers of Mississippi were entitled
to an institution that would fit them
for professional life and for profess
sional duties and efficiency I believe
that the state normal will stimulate
education in every part of our state,
and will render the public scnool more
than twice as efficient. Tre county
agricultural high schools III Missis-
sippi are still in the experimental
stage; in my judgment, Laev can be
made very valuable institutions. To
accomplish this purpose, however,
they must not pattern after the cr IL
nary high school, but must hc entire
ly different from it, just as the Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College is diff
ferent from the classical University.
These agricultural high schools should
carry to the different counties new
force in educatfon-a vitalized force.
They should be centers not only for
industrial education, but for industrial
development. The agricultural high
school should maintain a good demon
stratiye farm and carry good live
stock, TO make the school felt in the
Improvement of the live stock and of
the agriculture of the county.
The Jones County news., 1910-10-20

instruction and training Of these
schools.
+Of course, industry is to be en-
phasized by both the boys and girls;
scientific agriculture, home economies
and. in TACT, all the duties OF the home
and farm are to be carefully taught,
both in theory and practice. The gen
eral purpose is to educate boys and
girls who will not only know about
the best life for the farm, but who
have been so trained that when N
20 out 10 make home, they W -.
tomatically make the home and
with their attitudes and relatioffsa
what they should be.
"The same general motive of hay-
ing a more practical education caused,
the bill providing for state normal
school to be passed.
THE people Of the state will be in
a large degree as they have been
trained; their training win depend up
on the character of schools they at
tend; the character of the school will
be determined by the training of the
teacher OF the school. The logical
conclusion of this reasoning is that
the future of the state will be largely
determined by the teachers of the
state. This makes the education of
the teachers a work of supreme impor-
tance To meet this great need the
legislature has provided for state
normal school. Our progressive towns
have Wed with each other in their ri
yalry in offering inducements for the
location of this school. Its great work
will be to train young men and wom-
en- to take the common schools of the
state and to make them the agencies
for training the boys and girls of the
state to have good health themselves,
and to provide for general health; to
The Jones County news., 1910-10-20

present, but hay In such large guam
titles that the railroads have recently
made an interstate rate for this pro-
duct, while the railroad commission Is
now engaged in framing "millng-in-
transit rate on grain, such as has
has been in force in the Western
states for several years
Prof w. H. Smith, supervisor of ru-
raj schools, is the man directly re-.
sponsible for the rapid change from
all cotton to corn planting in Missis-
sippi He was, at the time, county
superintendent Of education for
Holmes county. He organized the first
boys corn club In that county The
Interest in corn raising was contagious
lit spread from the school boys to
their fathers with such rapidity that.
in less than six years. Mississippi is
producing corn for export.
And not only have the public
schools OF the state helped the farmer
in this way, for the children are
taught practical methods Of agricul-
ture. They become interested in the
work. follow it through the common
school. then the high school, and final
ly the Agricultural and Mechanical
College at Starkville. At this college,
under the direction of experienced
men, the student is taught the value
of the various soils. what they will
produce to best advantage and meth.
ods OF cultivation He has a practi.
cal demonstration before him in the
experimental farms, conducted under
the direction of the A. & NJ College
and when the student graduates he
returns home with but one idea, and
that is TO make the old farm pay a
better percentage on the money in
vested and the labor expended than
before. In this way young men are
taking over the farms Of the state,- or
directing them. In this way the edu.
cational system of the state is more
valuable 20 Mississippi than It would
be to any Of the far Western states
Wheat raising is still in its infancy
I'm Mississippi, but it has been demon,
strated that wheat can be grown here
and az much more profit than in the
Western states, where IL has, for many
years, been the chief product Of the
soil Many Mississippi farmers, for
the first time harvested and threshed
wheat this year--not enough to supply
their own needs, but sufficient to sat
isfy themselves that wheat can be
grown here. The 1910 crop was small
but the 1911 crop will be much larger,
and, in a year or two, Mississippi vii
be producing practically all the flour
necessary for home consumption.
For years Mississippi slumberei
with her head on hut one idea. ana
that was to raise cotton Mississippi
had as a pillow the tradition that only
cotton could be grown successfully
The Jones County news., 1910-10-20

UTUUEHf dI7UT1ll-7-777 - IIYJ 5"'II 3
that makes Mississippi farms practi-
cally selrsustainlng. for, with the
raising OF corn, comes hog and cattle
raising Not only viii Mississippi pro-
duco more than enough corn to sup
ply her own needs this year, but she
viii produce about two.thirds Of the
meat consumed here
Cattle and hog raising, which came
as result Of corn production made
other farmers take up other branrhes
OF agriculture, first as an experiment,
but now as a staple industry. Wheat,
oats and hay are produced here;
wheat and oats in small quantities at
The Jones County news., 1910-10-20

because the larmer Of today pfoduces
much ,if not most Of what he con-
sumes at home and does not, as In the
past, spend his cotton money for food
for his family, his stock and cattle.
Another old foggy idea that has been
exploded Is that hogs and cattle could
not be successfully raised In Missis-
sippi but this is subject that will be
dealt with more at length In another
article Suffice it to say that Missis-
sippi has some OF the finest hogs, cat
tie and stock in the world-and they
are home-raised.
Farm life appeals TO almost every
one. 1t is the natural life for man,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-12-23
KAWAIAHAO CHURCH'S
TROUBLES SETTLED

\ meeting of the members of the
Kawaiahao Church was held in the as
sembIy room Of the church on Wednes-
day night, and contrary to all eXpecta-
tons it proved to be a harmonious one.
One member who started in to make OBJ
jections was handed out the packet that
he was not a member in good standing
in the church, and quickly subsidized.
. The Rev. II. Il. Parker, who presided,
appointed the following committee to
elect board consisting of good mem
bers of the church: L. X. Lilikalani,
Kaukana, Mrs. c. s. Holloway, Mrs. J.
Bowers. John XII, Koehokii and kalua-
hala This committee is to meet some
time in January to elect the members
of the board, and then the names will
be submitted to the church for APP
prevail, If he can find time, the Rev.
II. H. Parker will attend the meeting.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-12-23
THEATERS CHANGE
THEIR PROGRAMS

Owing to q change Of program at the
local theaters last night, big crowds
attended at all the shows. Considering
that Thursday evening is sort of off
night, the theatrical managers are feel
ing good over the business done.
At the Park the same old crowd of
PEOPLE turned up. and the acts went
with a swing. Wilson and Morris were
excellent and the other acts were good:
the widow song by Sandart' went
well.
At the Savoy there was a full change
of program, and the show went without
hitch. The farce was played by the
full strength of the company, and it
was much enjoyed.
The Gladstone Sisters at the Empire
were immense, and their marvellous act
brought down the house, These petite
girls are marvels Of grace and agility.
At the BiioU there was also a change,
and the farce, entitled "The Crowded
Hotel. - was most laughable. The pic
lures were good, and Miss Middleton s
songs were much enjoyed.
The Novelty was crowded, and the
Van Barkley company. together with
Wise and Milton. pleased the audience.
There was a good crowd At the cir
ems. and the acts were much applauded
by the spectators. There will be a
change Of program on Saturday and
Monday, and the show is now in its
last run.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-12-23

Keep the poC bolling.' Keep the
pot boiling,' Look in your pockets
tor a little spare change and see the
Salvation Army Santa Claus smile.
There IS big field for the expenditure
Of money in Honolulu, if everyone is
10 have bit Of the Christmas cheer
that is already brewing, and the Saliva
Jiou Army Santa Claus has but one idea
these days, and that is to attend to
the wants of the poor and see that
there are Christmas dinners for the
worthy poor.
Half the world never finds out how
the other half lives, but the Salvation
Army stands between the two and
knows where the pangs Of poverty are
most felt. With the worthy object of
supplying merry Christmas for those
VINO are unable to afford more than the
most meager neceSSaries of life, the
army has this year followed its usual
course and detailed It's own Santa Claus
70 take a stand on Fort street and to
invite the good people of Honolulu to
" Keep the pot boiling
While watching ne pot and the gen
erosItv Of the people, Santa Claus has
had a very interesting time of it with
the little ones. and many times he has
been in earnest conversation with tiny
tots who regard him with affection.
Their condolences he has always en-
ioved. and many Etrle heart has been
unbosomed 10 him with an outpouring
OF desires such as every child wishes
Santa Claus to know. In every in
stance Santa Claus has added to their
delight and has enshrined himself in
their hearts. In more ways than was
the original intention of the army, its
Santa Claus has been source of much
pleasure to young and old, Keep the
pot boiling!'
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-12-23
JAPANESE SAYS HE
KILLED WRONG MAN

When KawatoInara threw a bottle
of his so badly that the latter died, he
swears that he did not intend to hit
the man the missile struck. Another
man was the object, but Kawatomara $
aim was bad. The fact does not help
the bottle-thrower any, and it remains
with the coroner 5 jury to decide
whether Kawatomara is guilty of muir
der or manslaughter.
The trouble occurred at a feast that
was given at the All Leong building in
Kakaako, and it is claimed that dur
ing the progress of the Iuau a dispute
arose that ended in the bottle-throwing
incident. The injured man lived a
couple of days and then died; his as.
sailant's arrest followed at once.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-12-23
BUSINESS LOCALS.

1me-made mincemeat at Mrs
asEns', All Beretania avenue.
I:sass candy: fresh and fine. Benson,
m { Co., Ltd, Hotel and Fort.
I'd one of Miss Power 5 beautiful
med hats on the Christmas tree for
wife.
n leaves parlors in the Young
Ling will be open both Friday and
rday nights.
4 he Narmon, the best car ever made,
80 be seen at the agency, Royal Ha-
.San Garage, Hotel and Richards St.
the convenience of the Christ
q shoppers. our store Will be open
l&sts the balance of the week..
I'm Co., Ltd, 1S5 King street.
ssSIlae names of all persons who on De
'ssaber 3lst, 1910. are delinquent IN
u PAYMENT of their taxes for the cur
d year. viii be published as required
B aw. Persons in this class should
q at the tax office and settle before
q above date or they viii be pub
III listed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-12-23
40ST ELI CRAWFORD
FOR INTERPRETER

1 the search for an acceptable man
'deiate in the house Of represen-
Pres as Interpreter. several of the
members have east their eyes
Iii Crawford, now clerk in the
court It is agreed that Craw-
is competent ana acceptable from
standpoint and. if Oahu is TO sup
he two-talker, none better than
sk'ford could be found.
II question has gone far enough
Crawford to announce that he
accept the position if he could
FL and if Judge Lymer would allow
the necessary two months layoif
MS court duties. Yesterday, the
stated that .als could he done.
". Crawford ii. an excellent
Is he said, "aaI 1 would miss
Fefy much, bat 1 viii not stand
s way if he should be decided
as Interpreter for the house.
|'lofd has proEaa ms worth 10y com
arough the recent police court
I'M without q smirca on his char
and | wouI Lae 70 see Am in
aouse. -
Z Sma
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-12-23
WHAT THE PRESS AGENTS SAY
The Park Theater.

There was an oldtime audience at the
Park last night IN spite of the threaten
ing weather and the show was one of
the best in the long list of first class
attractions presented by the manage
menc of this theater Wilson and Nor
ris continue hitting the audience in
the funny bone twice each night and
it is safe to say that there perform
ance is what the people enjoy. The
Medoras also made a hit with their art
work. They are both clever with chalk
or brush and Mr.. Medora's ability to
change summer scene into winter
landscape IS pronounced. Sandart is
still getting deeper into the hearts of
the Park audiences. She is neat in
her act and as modest as a daisy. The
pictures were quite up to the standard
Of those shown al the Park.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-12-23
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Honolulu Lodge No. GIG. B. ?. 0. E..
"lll meet IN EIks' hall. King street al
hat-past seven this evening.
There viii be an annual meeting of
Honolulu Scottish Thistle Club. for the
election Of officers. IN their rooms in
the Young building at eight o'clock
this evening. Al members are earnest
Iy requested 10 attend as there viii be
business of vital Importance transacted.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-12-23
FAMOUS EVERYWHERE

Chamberlain 5 Cough Remedy has
become famous for its cures of coughs,
colds, Group and influenza. Try it when
in need. 1t contains no harmful sub
stance and always gives prompt relief.
For sale Dy all dealers. Benson, Smith
& Co, Ltd. Agents for Hawaii
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-12-23

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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-12-23
The Bijou.

Another good show at the Bijou adds
to the already large wreath of laurels
held by the management. But tonight
there will be real amusement; the ANA
teurs VIII be cut in force. This Is to
be regular event at the Bijou and
the public viii iooa forward with much
pleasure each week 70 the appearance
OF some wei known Honoiulan on the
boards. The only trouble seems to be
IN the visible supply of amateur
fhespians. If It holds out there will
be a merry time n old Fowler s yard
at least once a week. Good vaudeville
stunts in new forms were given last
night and new hits were made The
orche Str;. under Director Hughes con
tinues one Of the features Of the enter
tainments here
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-09-15
Short Stories For Evening Hours
MEN ARE so ATTRACTIVE.

phone. Imagine, my dear, at 3
o'clock in the morning! How dis
tressing 1t was! My father was Sc.
rious,y annoyed and mother thought
the house was on fire But, truly,
he wasn't at all a Joker. Why, my
dear, he was decidedly the most at
tractive man | ever met over there.
He's cousin of George Phillips. Do
you know GEORGE"
yes, -"
"Well, isn't he attractive? Don't
YOU think so?"
"lIc seems so to me-"
you say that so oddly" declared
the first girl. Did you mean any
thing particular by that tone?"
II didn't mean to say II in an odd
way"
mo. but you did. Now, tell me
why YOU think he's so attractive?"
Did say so?"
"Well, something like that" said
the first girl. "Oh, now | remember.
One of the girls told me 1t was ru.
mored that you and he were engaged.
Come, let's start for home and you
can tell me all about It on the way"