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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-05-26

be 1915, 100000 and when finished
it will take twelve hours for ship
to pass through the canal.
The death rate at the canal zone
compares favorably with the large
cities. There has been no yellow
fever in four or five years. Schools
have also been established and the
bird-cage houses make the canal
zone very comfortable place.
The value OF the canal was also
explained.
Mr.. George H. Richwine had for
his subject Remove the Gloom"
and it was a we'll prepared paper.
He compared the aim of education
fifty years ago and the aim of it to-
day, also the requirements of any
degree The purposes of scholar
ships are varied but the ends are
utility and culture. Utility is
more simple. 1t is a knowledge as
useful acquisition and as an in
strument for wages.
Culture is to cultivate, sweeten
and brighten life. The aim of cul-
ture is better, greater and more
truly human. Utility and culture
go hand in hand They are not
complete alone. Culture leads far
away from the tangible. Ideals are
practically useless. Ideal dreams
weaken the soul. Education broad
ems, makes one noble, useful and
happy
Culture leads soul to excellence.
Education opens the mind to high
er influences. Utility directs edu-
cation to enlighten burdens. Gull
ture directs education to sweeten
and brighten the soul.
The last period of the morning
was occupied by A. D. Sorenson, a
representative of the American Book
company His subject was "Writ-
ing He explained the necessity
of more time used for the writing
period. Have definite plan and
carry it out. Teachers must under
stand the subject before teaching it.
On account of crowded curricul-
ium, penmanship is neglected.
A very small per cent. of chill
dren when they leave school can
| write. The position of the body,
paper and pen and forming of each
letter was carefully explained 1t
was especially practical and inter-
ested the teachers.
|
to order by Mrs. Dix and the report
of the resolution committee was
read by Prof. Oday. Miss Helen
Tiffany read a paper on Primary
Work in the Country Schools" Pri-
mary work groups itself into the
three RS. First reading: The
phonetic method taught presenting
the vowels as boys and girls who
change their names every time
they change their caps. A is always
A when he wears a straight cap and
so on.
A country isolated has no chance
to receive help or encouragement
from another. Committing verses
and hymns are considered with the
reading lessons.
The second R requires more care
as the child is wholly dependent on
himself in writing.
The third is arithmetic. Small
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-05-26

T. Davies occupied the period Civ
ing a very clear description of the
country and canal.
The project of a canal across the
country dates back from Balboa. In
1928 the first survey of the isthmus
was made. During the Civil war
interest was shown by the United
States in the canal project.
In 1902 the French Company sold
the rights to the United States.
Then the Republic of Panama was
recognized and the Panama zone,
ten miles in length, was purchased
by the United States for 100000
600.
After gaining possession the U. S.
decided to build lock canal, which
decision was due to Ex-President
Roosevelt and it proved to be the
most satisfactory canal for the
isthmus.
The engineers first move was to
make the zone fit for living; $2,-
100000 was used to exterminate
the mosquitoes. The houses were
raised, screened, lighted and made
insect proof besides being kept very
clean. First-class shops were also
established.
The canal is divided into three
divisions, Atlantic, Central and Pa
cific. Eacn has an engineer and all
being presided over by a chief en-
gineer.
At the Atlantic side much work
was caused by dredging the bottom
of the bay and building a break wa
ter for the harbor. This is made
from the material taken from the
bed of the canal.
In the Central division is the
Gatum dam and Cut of Culebra.
Much time is being spent on the
dam, as at one time the dam dropped
which was due to the compressible
substance beneath the dam.
The Dam is " miles long, a
mile wide at the base and is dug in
a rock bed. At water level it is
400 feet thick and 100 feet thick at
the top.
The rock taken from the Culebra
cut is used in making the dam.
During the wet season from May to
November the river Pedro Miguel
is an embarrassed deluge and that
makes the dam a necessity. The
lake is approached by twin locks.
| Inc Atlantic division is at sea level
and the jump to the lake is SO feet
there being three series of twin
locks of concrete with steel doors
| These locks can be emptied and
| filled in fifteen minutes.
| The cut of Culebra is 1000 feet
| long and 800 feet wide and about
! $50 feet high. Viewing it from
above the steam shovels and ma
chimes look like great iron mon.
sters directing themselves as the
men can not be discerned at such
distance. The cut is supposed tc
be finished in 1915. Slides cause
some delay but the work is so vel
managed they are not discouraging
At the end of this cut there are two
flights of twin locks to the Pacific
division. There is not as much
work to be done at this division
although a break-water will be built
The total cost of the canal will
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-05-26
Wayne County Teachers
Hold Annual Meet

The fifteenth session of the Wayne
County Teachers Association was
held at Pleasant Mount May IL and
13.
Sixty-five teachers attended al
though many schools have closed
and the teachers have entered other
fields of labor.
The pleasant weather and the hos
pitality of the Pleasant Mount peo-
pie made the session very enjoyable
as well as helpful.
Friday evening, May -, at the
Presbyterian church Mrs. Salo
Friedewald gave a reading. THE
Bluebird," to a large appreciative
audience. Mrs. Friedewald has been
with the teachers before and her
readings are much enjoyed by them.
Saturday morning the session
was called to order by the Presi-
dent, Mrs. Alma j. D. Dix and after
singing Rev. w. d. Schenck conduct
ed devotional services.
The first paper, "Disobedience,
was read by Miss Loretta Spratt.
She advised securing obedience al
ways and studying the child to
know what to request of him. 1t
is natural for a child to obey. If
children are surrounded by good
examples they will initiate. Chill
dren have a keen sense of justice.
They demand resistance. Their
home life and training have much
to do with a child. A deficient or
unhealthy child will not be obedi-
ent. Never punish a child until he
is understood Child development
is slow, too much is expected of him
in some respects.
Many incidents of child life were
related in the paper confirming the
views stated.
The discussion was opened by
Prof. Greasy. He entreated the
teachers to get acquainted with the
child's home life. Teachers often
insist on information child is for
hidden to tell. Be sure of your
ground and stick to it. Don't try to
conquer the child, be reasonable
with him. Prof. Koehler advocated
less talking and explaining. Give
a command but not always reason
until afterward. Often the pupil
tries to be agreeable but the fault
lies with the teacher or the parents.
The teachers habits may not be
agreeable and the child can not obey
her.
There are not good results where
scolding is resorted to.
Mrs. Dix added: "A child has a
keen idea of fairness. That most
cases of disobedience can be settled
in a definite, decided manner. Plain
talking and knowing that the child
understands is efficient. The child
must be able to look up to the
teacher"
Prof. Kennedy said one great
fault with many of the teachers is
the inability to govern themselves.
The second subject on the pro.
gram was Panama" and Prof. R
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-05-26

problems pertaining to the everyday
life of the child should be used. AS
the teacher has such little time for
they should be old enough to think
for themselves.
The second paper was English
Teaching in the High School, pre-
pared by John A.. McAndrew. 1t
was very interesting.
Mr.. Sorenson continued his morn
ing's address during the last period.
He presented the subject Writing"
with much enthusiasm and his talk
was very interesting.
Teachers must put brains into
their work or every method will fall
fiat. Aim to graduate every child
so that penmanship of each will
never stand in their way of securing
a position. Ones character enters
into his penmanship.
The Executive Committee elected
the following: President, A. H.
Howell, White Mills; vice-president,
w. j. Deitrick, Mt. Pleasant; secre-
tary-Treasurer, Anna Seamon,
Honesdale.
An informal talk on "Penman-
ship" was given by Mr.. Herman
Rounds, Vandling. His work is
very similar to Mr.. Sorenson's, the
morning speaker on "Penmanship."
A vote of thanks to Messrs. Sor-
enson and Rounds was taken and
the meeting adjourned.
CLARA A. Eek,
Secretary.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-05-26
illustrated His system.

It was a habit of the wise French
man Arago to look during his lectures
at the young man who appeared the
dullest Of the students, and when he
knew all the others did.
Once in a drawing room he had just
explained this habit of his to some
friends when u young man entered
and saluted him familiarly.
But to whom have 1 the honor OF
speaking?" asked the scientist.
"Why, Professor Arago, you do not
know me? l always attend your lee
lures, and you never take your eyes
off me the whole time"
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-05-26

Carpet Designing Architectural Craftsman
Wallpaper Designing Monumental Craftsman
Bookcover Designing Bridge Engineer
Ornamental Designs Structural Craftsman
Linoleum Designing Structural Engineer
Perspective Drawing Plumbing & Steam Fitting
Lettering Heating and Ventilation
Stationary Engineer Plumbing Inspector
Marine Engineer Foreman Plumber
Gas Engineer Sheet-Metal Worker
Automobile Running Civil Engineer
Refrigeration Engin'r Surveying and Mapping
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-05-26
Haffir Ennlish-

AS sample of Kaffir English here
is love letter sent by a Cape Colony
boy to his dusky inamorata:
Dear Miss-I have great confidence in
laundering the width of my opinion that
1 shall thank for kindness if you will gi re
me the privilege of lettering with you con-
cerning love- as your most winning face
has drawn my serious attention to you,
and that 1 shall appreciate you in antici-
patton OF an early reply and also termis
mating this with supreme of high enuncia-
tior. NED.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-05-26

Mechanical Engineer R. R. Constructing
Mechanical Craftsman Municipal Engineer
Machine Designer Mining Engineer
Boiler Designer Mine Surveyor
Patternmaking Coal Mining
Toolmaking Metal Mining
Foundry Work Metallurgist
Blacksmithing Assayer
Navigation Chemist
Ocean and Lake Pilot Cotton Manufacturing.
Poultry Farming, and Languages: Italian, French,
German and Spanish.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-05-26
Sure.

The man who tries to do his best
In every way,
Who never is content to rest
Or waste a day,
May not succeed in getting high,
Men may not cheer when he goes by,
But it is sure-as sure as fate
That he will fail
To ever have to saw the crate
OF any jail.
Chicago Record Herald.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-05-26

Advertising Man Electrical Engineer
Show-Card Writing Electric Lighting
Window Trimming Electric Railways
Bookkeeper Heavy Electric Traction
Stenographer Electric Wireman
Civil Service Exams Electric Machine Designer
Commercial Law Telegraph Construction
Banking Telephone Expert
English Branches Architecture
High-School Math. Contracting and Building
Teacher Building Inspector
Commercial Illus. Concrete Construction
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-05-26

Smith, want to sue Jones for dam
ages for being run down by his auto
mobile, but I'm afraid he has no
money.
Lawyer-Oh, that's all right. | can
Use MS caT-,-n,E
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-05-26
THEI. c. s. WORK

We teach the theory work which they
tog
posiion
leaving in
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-05-26

The devil tried hard
Jobs faith to impair.
Loss of property, children
And health he'd to bear.
But, failing to tempt him
To curse his own life,
To make him despair
He left him his wife.
From the Spanish.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-05-26
OUR LOCATION FOR DOING 1T

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know
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-11-23
Old Parchn1ents.

Old parchments of all descriptions always fetch good prices. Dealers have invented a process for removing the ink, and eventually the cleaned parchments in many cases come back as fine French kid gloves" The clip pings remaining when the gloves are made are not wasted. Mixed with vellum and bits of leather, they are boiled down for "size." The coarse shavings, with odds and ends Of seal and other skins, are utilized for fiji ing cheap tennis balls.-Scientitc 4 rs1r";ao-i
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-11-23
No Sale.

Gentlemen" ran the letter just re- ceived by the firm, i've have decided not to keep the piano your agent left at the house for trial the other day. We find we are needing other things great deal worse. Yours truly.
 "P. S.-Last night a tornado blew our house down and scattered the fur nituse all over the neighborhood-all except that piano. It is in pretty bad share, but there is enough of it left, Tc think. to be worth taking away.
 N. Eve had tornado insurance on hEcrvthiar ctsf."-C Chcago Tribune.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-11-23
THE POcKETKNIFE
Many Machines and Processes
 Used In Its Making.
ART IN FORGING THE BLADES.
To Become an Adept In the Delicate Work of Temperins Edge Steel Ne cessitates a Long Course of Training and Years of Experience.

The labor of making a pocketknife is. as usual in every Industry that is carried on by the aid of great deal of machinery, much divided. Each blade must go through six separate proc. esses-frst, forging; second. laying on the "tangs." that part which is in serted into the handle and through which the blade is riveted; third marking or stamping with the name of the manufacturer: fourth. 'choil- ing" or filing a depression in the neck of the blade between the sharp edge and the heavier part or tang fifth tempering: sixth. grinding.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12
YOU TAKE NO RISK.
Our Reputation and Money is bact
 of This Offer.

We pay for all the medicine uset during the trial, if our remedy fail' to completely relieve you of const patton. We take aM the risk. To |are not obligated to us in any wa. whatever, if you accept our offer Could anything be more fair for you Is there any reason why you shouh hesitate to put our claims to prac |tical test?
 The most scientific common -senss treatment is Rexall orderlies. whicl are eaten like candy. They are yer, pronounced. gentle and pleasant il
 action, and particularly aglteape in every way. They do not caus. diarrhoea. nausea, flatulence slrtp- ing or any inconvenience whatever Rexall orderlies are particularly goot for children. aged and delicate per sons.
 We urge you to try Rexasl Order lies at our risk. Three sizes Toe 25e and soc. Remember, you can gel Rexall Remedies in this eommunit only at our store-The Rexall stor -R. G. Morris Drug Co.,. SOP Cen tral avenue, phone 242.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12
WATCH THE POLITICIANS

Politicians Of Jefferson county are measuring lances today to determine whether sam Taylor or James Gould shall be routed in the race for con gress from our congressional dislrict A self arranged primary is being held. without warrant or protection of law, and from ontcroppings ot charges and counter charges, 1t is already apparent that the election will be won with main strength ana awkwardness-
 A ballot box in such contest i- nothing more than sheet tin en- closure, and the ballots nothing more than scraps of paper. There is no certainty that an of them will eye, find their way back to the unauthor. ized board which sent them out.
 The affair will be fiasco--a fac, apparent by the calumny it has sur red already. Gould men are dharg- ing everything against Taylor. ano
 
 Taylor men are making counter charges.
 An that is said is probably no true. If half is true. then neither man should be named congressman Garland county is probaby mors interested than any other in tae dls rrdct, because Garland county has two candidates in the field, two mes who are making sincere and honest campaigns for the office, aud one Q whom will be the winner.
 The Sixth Congressional Distric has something in store for it today That somathing is probably somt more 4stton political history. Bul that same district will have a da. so speak for itself. and Oh that Marcl day when the voters select thei congressional nominee, it will be 1 Garland couasy man.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12
LEAGUE MEETING TonleHT.
To Discuss With Congressman Rob Inson the Needs in Improvements.

There will he a very Important public meeting at the Business Mems League tonight when the matter 0 what improvements the governmen
 will be asked to make here will bt Congressman Joe Rob inson win be present that ne ma, present the situation properly in : bill for appropriations to be intro duced at the next session of con gress.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

'nrSie-Harran- Ben-All who has come to OFT country to buy aero planes .prediets a great future for aerial machines in werfare; he says the army horse must go. Shdck may have to guess again
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

If you think that is a friendly ses. to in Jefferson today just watch for the blows under the belt.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

And after 1t is all over, a head ache over the refereneum VIII be about the only keepsake one MT Donaehey wbl have.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

All fan eyes are on Brennan and |OToole records. It's great to be a diamond nero with eight men to do the work.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

Harry Thaw insists that he is no insane. His is the record sane again n-iinsan~ again case. in the crlm. infl history of the metropolis.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

When Carrie Chapman Catt offer cd $l0O for the best suffragette hymn her friends were kept busy seeing that 1t was not spelled him.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

But if the Fraat report is not z be denied theso was some typhoid fever in Little Rock. after all.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12
COZY INN
PER DAY AMERICAN PLkH

13t CHAPEL ST. PHONE ffo1
 A Modern Brick Building. One half Block from Business Center.
 Two Blocks to Bath House High Location, Quiet. Homelke. Table supplied from OUR FARM. Every
 thing Fresh and Wholesome. Take Bus to hOtei--Fare Refunded. RAT ES-Room and Beard Sto per wees and up.
 Beware of Drummers at Depot.
 R. A. WILLIAMS, Prop. Better Known as Peg" formerly of At lAnta and Memphis, as Railway Agent Furnished cottage, Light Housekeeping Those on diet specially cared for.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

Donaghey is side stepping the pol- itical situation like q man expecting something but hoping fl won't come
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

Rains were of the kind grandfash CTS and "daddys" tell about, it was so persistently long and wet.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

Returning yacationists persist in reminding Che others Of us the watel was fine.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

But 1t will he great season, jus as anticipated, whether line weeyl comes or goes.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

It Is easy enough for us to deter mine what we want In Hot springs, if that is al to be determined.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

Persia's former ruler insists thai he can come back and all who heal or see 1t say, 'Oh Shah"
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

The people will refer the Turner Jacobson bil first, then submit Don aghey to a referendum later on.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

Dry farming is always reading topic at the country store on Vt day.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

Many will miss their guess q q Beattie tragedy and trial are not dramatized.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

Garland county farm lands advance faster than boil weevif talk can ssow. aA
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

Ii is the road builder wnose road VIII be made easy.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

The Garland county go-around Wi come in time politically speaking.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

Preparing the kiddies for school
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12
The New Orleans Hotel
European Plan--Rates S to $5 per
 week. MRS. NORA RICHARDSON. Propritress.

Phone 1899. 3g1 1-2 Malvern Ave Thoroughly modern, steam heat, el- eetric light, hot and cold running wa ter in every room. bell aervice. Centrally located, within one block Of bath house, postoffice, banks and de- pots
The Sentinel=record., 1911-09-12

200 RoomS with Hot and Cold running water, and Telephone. Fifty Rooms with Private Baths and
 Toilets.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-29

The People 5 Rostrum
EAE FEFEE.

us about this public utility measure,
dhe poor man euchred), and you will
bear witness to blue air, sulphurous
odors and self-horned individuals.
Who is responsible for this public
utility farce? Wilson, Record and a
bunch of law-making amateurs. Dur
ing the last legislative session we,
the flremen of Orange, East Orange
and similar class cities, asked Wilson
and his heel-trotters to pass a bill
which would give us a few dollars
more a month to sustain our families.
They refused to do it, out instead they
said: You are now getting too much
money for the work you do; it be-
comes necessary for us to cut the
wages you are getting. We
will pass a public utility bill. and make
you pay the transportation companies
part of your earnings" They did it
all right, and while some of US dld
not vote for Wilson and his office
seeking adherents, we are, with the
cops +" help, going to do some cute
trimming at the next opportunity; n
SO will our friends and all friends OF
labor. ELM WooD.
East Orange, April 2s.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-29
Favor. Married Teachers.

To the Editor Of the Evening Star:
Now that the Board of Education mas
taken up the question as to whether
married women OF single ones were
better qualified to teach /, who am a
graduate of the local schools, would
like to say a word. 1t seems to me mat
the board is forgetful that it has on its
payroll at the present time women
who have been married, and, in one in
stance that know of, a woman who
has a daughter. This teacher at the
time I attended school was considered
of It's best instructors and had d
grammar class. Another teacher was
married but lived apart from her hus-
band. She was in the primary division,
but, nevertheless, was an excellent
teacher.
Now. I would like to ask OF the men
who are opposed to the married teachers
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-29

why they wish to deprive a teacher who
would be an excellent instructor the
opportunity of giving to our school chill
dren the many little things they have
learned about children which the single
teachers have been unable to learn. II
Is not just to say that the teachers
would be compelled to have too much
attention to pay to their duties at home.
Have the single teachers not just as
many duties at their homes? Most of
them have parents hat they take care
of and many have invalids at home that
require more attention than children.
Then. too, the single teachers have
many society functions that they at
tend after school hours which in a
majority of cases bring them to the
school the next morning not in the best
humor. The single teachers, too, have
many love affairs which take up much
OF their time and attention, and 1t is
reedIly seen hat a married woman
would not care to indulge in this sort of
recreation. Let the Board of Educa-
ton give this subject due consideration
before they decide against the women
who are married.
A SCHOOL TEACHER.