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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
Proper Thing Now Is to
Peel off SoiIed Skin
(From Beauty's Mirror.l

Those who abhor sticky, greasy,
shiny, streaked complications should re-
iigicusly avoid creams, powders and
rouges these heated days. There's no
need for them, anyway, since the vir-
tdes of mercolized wax have become
known. No amount of perspiration will
produce any evidence that you've been
using the wax. AS it is applied at bed
time and washed off in the morning.
the complexion never looks like a
makeup. Mercolized wax gradually
takes off bad complexion, instead of
adding anything to make it worse. 1t
has none Of the disadvantages of cos
metics and accomplishes much more in
Keeping the complexion beautifully
white. satiny and youthful. Just get an
ounce OF II at YOUR druggists and see
what few days treatment will do.
Use like cold cream
Another effective summer treatment
heat tending TO ea;isa wrinkles and
isabbiness--is skin tightener made by
dissoiying ] OF. powdered saxolite in
liz pint witch hazel. Its Use las face
BATH ie2frs 40 trace.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
Armories as PIayhouses.

The proposal to use the armories of
the national guard in this city as
playhouses and recreation centers for
children commends itself strongly to
practical common sense. The build
ings, because of their size, their ex-
panse of open floor room and their
airiness, are admirably adapted to the
purpose, and there is little fear that
they will be damaged or rendered in
any way less fit for use by the reY-
ments. 1t is obvious also, that such
indoor resorts are no less desirable
than open-air Fairgrounds. From the
economic point of view the scheme is
to be heartily approved. The armories
cost the public large sums of money.
and while it was worth while to build
them Just for military use, it will be
well to get still larger returns from
the investment by using them every
day in the manner proposed, par
ticularly since there will be no ex-
pense for heating or lighting.-New
York Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Perhaps 1t is for the reason that the
influence of American visitors to Lon
don has begun to have its effect on
the spoken Britannia tongue; at any
rate it is remarked in the great city
that there has been an awakening in
favor of the letter h, "the hawkward
baspirate," never before known, and
that fairly well educated English peo-
pie are now taking up their his and
applying them where they belong. on
the other hand, in the absurd use of
the article an before an aspirate one
may see in the newspaper hitching
up and unhitehing of his that might
even distress Uriah Heep with all his
'umbleness, as they still put in IAN
Hungarian" IAN historian" and pre-
sent Mrs. Pankhurst as IAN hunger
striker Indianapolis News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
Just a Crusade.
augStues, fri, If

It is the day of crusades, not, of
course, the strenuous sort that used to
be popular, but the more comfortable
and perhaps more effective crusade
Of the swat the fly, expose the
lobbyist control the public utili-
ties variety. And so it is fitting and
proper that there should have been
a ehildrens crusade. Modern mothers
would no sooner let their children
cross the Alps than their fathers
would attempt to do 1t themselves,
and according to the ways of their
seniors. the childrcn's crusade is safe
and sane.
Like other crusades, the results are
more or less uncertain, the crusade
land not the reform being the thing
land no one has ever known just what
the children's crusade was intended
to be about 1t was warlike in APP
pearance, but so many different kinds
of flags were carried by the children
that the purpose was unrevealed.
There was one distinguishing feature
which marked it from other crusades,
but il was that very feature that in
dicated the uselessness of the child
rens crusade as well as the fact that
IL
Crusade, a characteristic common to
crusades in general The distinguish
ing feature was the peculiar shields
that composed the larger part of the
children's armor. The shields We're
the lids of their mothers garbage
leans.
Down the street went the crusaders,
making a brave showing and a terri
fic noise, the most necessary things
Ito a crusade And somewhere in the
forgotten back yards were the gar
bage cans, inviting the flies to their
unlawful feast. 1t was true crusade,
however. Obvious to all but its own
importance. not knowing exactly what
lit was about or what it was going to
lido. but enjoying itself very much and
carrying the garbage can shields with
pride and dignity. OF course, 1t was
not entirely consistent with the swat
the fly crusade, but there are SO
many crusades in the world that con-
lsistency is not to be considered. Each
llittle crusade is too busy taking care
of itself to bother about any other
crusade, and the children We're justi-
fled. because. after all. Il crusade is
just ade.-Indianapolis News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Tests have been made in Germany
with special projectile which is in
tended to repel dirigibles and which is
designed not only to pierce a gas en-
velope but also set fire to the contents.
This projectile, fired from the old
German rifle known as Model IL, which
has caliber of eleven millimeters, IS
provided with little wings that open in
fight under the influence of spring,
compressed While the projectile is still
in the rifle barrel but expanded as
soon as the muzzle is passed. An or
binary bullet leaves such small hole
in an envelope that the gas escapes
through it but slowly. The wings on
the improved bullet tear hole of ap-
preciable size in the fabric What is
more, they retard the bullet sufficiently
TO cause friction device to ignite
illuminate contained in the bullet. II
is said that experiments conducted at
Neumannswald gave encouraging re-
sults.-Scientific American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
SKOWHECAN.

The services at the Congregational
and Methodist churches, Sunday, were
well attended, the principal attraction
being the quintet from Tuskegee In
stitute. Charles Winter Wood of the
institute preached the sermon in the
Congregational church. in the morn
ing, and at the Methodist church, in
the evening.
Geo. w. Cover, Esq, has purchased
a new touring car
The following jurymen have beer
drawn for the September supreme
court: Grand jury, Sidney l.. Weena,
St. Adams, O. +. Briggs and AlbeE
Thompson, Madison. Albert w. Reed,
Arson; Albert H. Brown and II. Ches-
ter Emery, Fairfield; L1ewcllyn Wood
bury and +. W. Coolidge. Pittsiieldt
George G.. Goodwin, Harmony;
traverve jury, II. H. Perkins, Alfred
Holden Horace Savage, Madison:
VIM F. French and O. w. Savage
Arson; Mark F. Stevens, Laban +. Al
len and Howard Flood. Fairfield; J. \.
Labree Cambridge.
John MacIlwrath of Cambridge,
Mass, is visiting relatives in town.
MI. anu MIS-. 1oiby HUH anu Nj
and Mrs. Allie knights passed Sunday
a Emblem Pond.
Augustus Gilblair went, Monday. 10
Watervile on business.
Mrs. Edgar Murphy of Haverhill,
Mass, is visiting relatives in town.
meeting of the Somerset Co@
Testing Association will be held IN
the municipal court room, Skowhegan,
Wednesday afternoon. at o'clock. Adj
dresses will be given by DIR. Leon :.
Merrill. dean of the college of agri-
culture of University of Maine; w. G.
Stetson. prominent member of the
Somerset Cow Testing Association;
and Hon. c. p. Merrill, president Of
the Skowhegan Board of Trade. Tho
association is about to commence a
new feature of cooperative buying ot
feeds A carload will be ordered to ar
rive here. September Is. Members o.
the association are to report to tie
secretary the number of bags of gram
desired. When the grain arrives the
patrons will Immediately take the
grain from the car. AT the meeting
the matter of buying cream for the
testor will be discussed.
A meeting of Skowhegan Grange will
be held, Wednesday evening, and
Mothers day will be observed. The
following program has been arranged
Vocal solo 20 Mother Mine" Mrs,
Emma II. Dunton: paper. THE Old
Fashioned Mother Compared with the
Modern Mother" Mrs Mabel G. Smith:
talk, What Mothers of Young Chit
dren Should Understand" DIR. Julia |
Nay Kincaid; vocal solo, Albert Z |
Watson: illustrated story, Our Child |
hood" r. w Leighton. reading The
Hand That Rocks the Cradle" Mrs.
Alice w. Stevens: vocal duet, arranged |
by Mrs. Ellen NJ. Smith Lemonade |
will be served by Mrs Winona HON. |
sted, Mrs. Eliza Smiley, Mrs. Annie |
Pierce. |
Robert Wiides, who has been visit |
ing his parents, for several days has
returned to Boston.
Next Friday will be Merchants dayl
nj Lakewood and the program will be
appropriate for the merchants of Som
erset County. A dinner will be served
at Lakewood Inn. There will also be an
entertainment at the theatre. AT ?.
NJ. the Wesserrunsett Motor Boat Club
will hold two races. Prizes will be-
awarded for the best fishing. In the
evening a band concert will be given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
Marcus M. Woodard.

The death of Marcus NJ Woodland
occurred, Monday morning after
short illness. The deceased was II
years of age He was a veteran of the
evil War, and resided at the National
Home al Togus, but was enjoying a
9o-days furlough in this city. Death
was due to heart disease. Two sons,
who reside in Massachusetts, survive.
The remains were taken to Togus,
Monday, where interment will De
made
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
WEST GARDINER.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Hopkins apd Mrs.
Emma J. Hopkins visited friends at
Meadow Hill. Sunday.
Raymond Hopkins, of Gardner,
passed Sunday at home.
Mrs. Elma Spear has sold her house
on the Hallowell road to hilbert Ell
bridge, of Hallowell
Douglass Merrill Gay, of East Gran
by, Conn. will visit his grandparents,
DIR. and Mrs H J. Merrill. this week
He will go to Lewiston. preparatory
to entering Bates College.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Wiesman, of
Hallowel, passed. Sunday, at A. W.
Fullers.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. DeFraters. Mr.
and Mrs Basil Gordon and Miss Dor
othy Gordon were Sunday callers at
Mrs. Alpheus Spears.
Mr.. and Mrs Herman Hobbs, of
Linden Nd, are visiting at Fred
Fowles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
MADISON.

Thieves entered the hard ware store
of l.. O. Cobb on Main street. some
time between closing time, Saturday
night and Monday morning. Two dol
lar watches and a few cheap jack
knives were taken. This is the third
time that the store has been broken
into, within period of a few weeks.
Three weeks ago. a few pennies were
taken from the money drawer. En-
trance was gained by breaking the
glass in side window near the fas
tening. A break was also recently
made, through cellar window at G..
w. Greenes grocery store. The work
is thought to have been done by anna
te~rs
Miss Gladys Perkins, who has been
employed as a telephone operator at
Belgrade Lakes, for the past two
weeks, arrived home. Saturday night.
The news of the death of Miss At
tie Hamilton, one of the victims of
the New Bedford drowning accident.
came as a great shock to relatives and
friends in this vicinity. Miss Hamil-
ton was formerly a resident of Madi-
SON
Miss Thelma Lawrence of Issaquah,
Wash, is in Madison for an extended
visit with her aunt, Mrs. Augustus
Morrill,.
Rev. E. w. Weber occupied the
pulpit of the Free Baptist church,
Sunday morning, in the absence of
Rev. G. b. Southwick. who is spending
his vacation at Old Orchard.
Mrs. II. G. Dunbar of Wellesley
Hills, Mass, is the guest of her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. league.
Prof. and Mrs. T. A. Roberts and
DR.. and Mrs. w. II. Kennison went.
Monday, to Bakers Siding, for few
days outing and fishing.
Mrs. G. H. Marden and daughters.
Ruth and Esther, who have been pass
ing three weeks outing at Old Or
chard, arrived home. Monday
Mrs. C.. A. Weston and family re-
turned, Monday, to their home in An
son, after two weeks visit with rel
atives in Lewiston and Temple.
Prof. and Mrs. Perley Walker of
Lawrence. Kan, are the guests of
Mr.. Walkers father Gephas Walker,
and other relatives in this section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
HALLOWELL.
Luther W, Niles Passes
Away, Monday Afternoon
Local and Personal JoIlings
Gathered About Town.
Regular Meeting Of Granite Lodge,
No. so, K, OF p, Tonight.

Luther w. Niles, one of the most
respected citizens of this city, died
about $50 Z. NJ. Monday, after an
Illness of just a week. Fer some time
in the past he had been slowly fail
ing. but it WAS not until last Monday
that he was forced to confine himself
indoors. ON the following Wednesday,
he was reported to be in very crit
zeal condition. and from that time
until his death he remained in stu
per. being conscious for only few
minutes at time.
Luther Wait Niles was born in this
city, in 1S4S, the son of the late Mr..
and MRS. Allen d. Niles, being 90 years
of age. When a young man, he learn
ed the jewelry trade, after which lie
went to Massachusetts, where he
worked at this trade for month. Re-
turning TO this city, he went to WORK
fer his father, in the livery stable
which he and his brother. Will Il.
Niles, later purchased. He was in this
business for about 30 years. He was
prominent in business and political
circles being stauneh Republican.
III loJo, lie married ma ioete boou
win of South Gardiner, who died, in
1906. About seven weeks ago, ne
married Nelnora Emery, who survives
him. The widow. a sister Mrs Eliza.
beth Woodland of Gardiner, and three
brothers, Nathan l.. Fred A., and
Will II. Niles of this city, survive.
Funeral services will be held. at $50
p NJ, Wednesday, Pc. w. II. Smith
officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
Permanent Muscular Strength.

There is this to be borne in mind IN
these DAYS when so many young mon
are giving so much attention to physi-
cal development, in gymnastic ana
athletic exercises, that there cannot
be permanent muscular strenssh
where there is not blood strength.
Hoods Sarsaparilla gives plooo
strength, promotes digestion ana as
sanitation, and builds up the whoio
svstem-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

The copy of the London Times that
was used in recent theatrical pro-
dnction was fearfully and wonder
fully made. An American newspaper
whose general appearance was as lit,
tie like that of the Times as it could
have been, was taken and the printed
words, THE London Times Were
pasted over the newspapers own name
plate. The chief objection to this is
that the name of the newspaper is the
Times The word London does not
appear in the title of any London
daily newspaper. The provincial pa
pers employ the name of their cities in
the title, as Manchester Guardian or
Glasgow Herald, but the newspapers
In the capital do not think it necessa,
~ to emphasize the place where thew
are published.-Springfie Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

regular meeting of Granite Lodge
No. So X. of p, will be held, at this
PFuesday) evening. All members are
urged to he present, as an installation
of officers will be held with District Dep
uty j. Howard Welch of Waterville in
Attendance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Goodrich, who
have been spending a week as the
guests of relatives in Gardiner. Mon
day. returned to their home in Leom-
mister Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mrs. c. II. Bachelor. Bowman
street, left, Sunday, for Massachu-
sets. She was accompanied by her
daughter, Mrs. +. r. Allen. and her
granddaughter, Blanche G.. M. Allen
of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

The following letters remain uncali-
ed for at the post office, for the week
ending Aug. II: Ladies, Mrs. Jules
Aseherin Miss Jennie Malaney and
Annie l.. w. Webb. Men, Stanford IL.
Hartshorn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Joseph b. Esmond of Boston. who
is passing a part of his vacation at
Squirrel Island. was a visitor, in Gar
diner. Mr.. Esmond moved from Car
diner, about 20 years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mr. and Mrs Charles w. Crowell of
Minneapolis. who has been passing
month at his old home in Gardiner.
left, Monday, for Old Orchard and
Boston, where he will visit before re-
turning home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

j. w. German, who conducts the
largest summer amusement business
in America, was the guest, Saturday,
of Manager A. ]. Burns of the Coli
scum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

The entire stock and fixtures of the va
riety store, formerly operated by a. f.
Morse d Son, has been purchased by T..
IL. Jenkins of Augusta, who will have a
sale on the same within a short time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mr. and Mrs. f. A. Hanley, who
have been at their summer home in
Pttston for the past six weeks. re-
turned. Monday. to Boston. They Will
return to Maine in about two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mr.. Pickles and Miss Smith of Chi
cago are guests of Mrs. Noyes, Bruins
wick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Dog Officer Dodge will commence.
Thursday, the slaughter of CANNES,
whose tax remains unpaid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mrs. Jesse Barber of Randolph left.
Monday, for Lynn. Mass, and after
visit there will accompany her
aunt TO California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Rev. e. Manson went, Monday, to
Bay Point, to visit ,his son, Fred, who
has cottage at that place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Miss Grace Clark, a clerk in the
| store of Bell Bros. left. Sunday, for
| Bangor. where she will pass her two
| weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Miss Helen S. Lamb Monday, re-
turned from two weeks vacation
lin Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

The Misses Mildred and Alta Hall
of Brewer. are guests of Miss Kath-
leen Duffy and Miss Paula Williams
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Miss Ethel A. Haley was week
end guest of Miss Hannah Bailey at
Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Miss Esther Wadsworth returned Mon
day, from Ellsworth and her friend Miss
Googins arrived to pay her a visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Miss Alice Knowles. who has been
a guest at the Packard cottage at
Tacoma Lake, returned Monday, to
her home in Camden
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mrs. E, s. Lee and daughter Marcella
have returned to their home in Portland
after passing Il fortnight as the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Hayes of this
city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

IL. d. Wells has moved back to Card
ner from Waterville and has rented the
Capt. Bird house. Kingsbury street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

George A. Dearborn, who has been
visiting relatives in Gardiner return
ed, Sunday, to his home in Brooklyn.
y. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

George Tenney of East Walpole, Mass.
was visitor in this city. Monday, OF
business concerning the American Glue
Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mir. and Mrs. Allison f. Cation and
family left, Monday, for an outing at
Lake Mcxie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mrs. T. J. Hussey and Miss Hattie
Hussey, who have been the guests OF
Mrs +. d. Haley. returned. Sunday,
to their home in New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

w. F. Ranks, Highland avenue. left,
Monday, for few days visit in Rich
mond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mrs. Henry cluin of New York City is
the guest of Mrs. II. ID. Pinkham at Lake
View Inn. Lake Cobbosseecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

]. W. Whittier returned, Monday, from
Yarmouth, where he passed the week
end as the guest of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12
NOTICE..

7 hereby give notice to all persons that
they are forbidden to extend credit TO
nv wife, Martha l.. Horn, as ! shall pay
no bills Of her contracting after this
date.
tSigned HAld.ISE L. HORN,
West Gardiner, July 20 1913
aug5tues3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mrs Henry Small If Brunswick is the
guest of Mr. and Mrs Harry Small of
this city, for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Tenney have return
ed from Long Cove, where they have
been passing couple of weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Charles Burnham has returned from
Biddeford. where he has been visiting for
the past few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mrs. Alexander Dow went, Monday,
to Bingham
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mrs. Louise Duffy and Miss Kath-
leen Duffy, Monday, LETT for Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-12

Mr. and Mrs. Cabot of Manchester.
Mass, are guests at the Oaklands.
The Washington herald., 1913-02-26
HOVEY RELICS GIVEN
TO ILLINOIS SCHOOL
Widow of Famous General and Edu-
Gator Presents Them to
Normal University.

Tho war relics of the late Gen. Charles
Z. Hovey. a veteran of the civil war.
prominent Washington lawyer. and one
of the orga nizers of WashinSton's present
system of public schools. have been do
mated to the Normal University of Illinois
by Mrs. Hovey, who is now employed In
one of the government departments in
this city.
The collection comprises two swords
the service and dress swords-two sashes,
a belt buckle. and several OF the buttons
from the uniform of Gen. Hovey.
who served with distinction throughout
the civil war. He rose from the posi-
ton of schoolmaster, who met
and took command of n detachment
of the fleeing army after the first
battle of Bull Run. to the rank of
major general This commission was
given him for bravery in the battle of
arm from the wrist to the elbow. and he
received two bullets in his leg.
After the war Gen. Hovey made Wash
ington his home. and entered the prac-
tice of law, a profession that 1t had long
been his intention TO follow. Gen. Hovey
had followed the profession of teaching
before his activities in the war. and his
reverence for education never waned.
After his settling in Washington he was
soon made a member OF the Board of
Education, and cut of the antiquated
school system he wrought the system
that is now recognized as one of the
best in the country.