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The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-29
Our Yard Stick
MARGARET KEENAN,


 (An address delivered before the Idaho State Teachers association, at Boise, Ldaho).
 Our yard stick-by what we req sonably measure ourselves and the results of our efforts? What is a reasonable working standard toward which we bend our energies? Em- erson tells Us to hitch our cart 10 star and pull toward 1t. But only occasionally can we climb to to the heights on which we can meet Emerson and get a broad out look from his view point. Christ said. Be ye also perfect, even a3 your Father in heaven is perfect. V Here again, imperfect humanity can only climb as it were the Mount Of Transfiguratioa and catch a glimpse Of the vision beautiful; then go back down into the valley and through many failures and disap- pointments help work out the prob lens of race salvation. For it can- not be gainsaid that life is made up largely of the level stretches with only occasional peaks of inspiration. So, am to write of the level stretches, but because I do, do not wish to seem to underestimate the the value of the high lights, for by them we steer our course as surely as the pilot steers by the head lands. We are better men and women for an occasional climb to the top of some grand mountain. There the petty things. the arttti- cialities, the false standardf, and false values fall away from us; and We see the real things ill their true perspective. We wish that we might remain there forever, far removed from the sordidness and strife that we know continues far below us. But mountain peaks like Mounts of Transfiguration are untenantable; and we teachers must measure with a quick, a"- curate eye our field of endeavor' determine upon a clear-cut, well-de- fined course, and descend to the struggle. For he who stands sol idly for an advance idea must eX- pect to encounter opposition and even antagonism.
 So let us measure our work anl strengthen the weak places before a merciless critic further exposes us.
 For one hundred years the West Point Military Academy has been re cruiting from every congressional district of every state in tie Union. This period covers every stage of development of our public school system. and surely here is an e&- ceptional opportunity to see our selves as others see us.
 The present requirements are a physical test and 60 per cent iE FL ementary Algebra, English Gram" mar, English Literature and Con- position, (very elsmentary), U. s. History (high schOo), General His tory thigh schoOl), Geography (de- scriptive. common schooD. Part of this is only eighth grade work and the remainder should be met by any we'll regulated high school. The examinations are written and abundant time is given for their completion by the most inferior.
 On March 1st of a recent year 351 candidates applied for entrance to the military academy. Of this number, 30 per cent were physi- cally defective. This Is perhaps the most serious feature of the whole expose, and the cause may
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The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-29
HARD FIGHTING BETWEEN
 JAPANESE. AND GERMANS

TolIio, Sept. 29-Hard fighting is sad to be in progress between the Japanese and Germans at hlau Chau, and the former are re ported to be getting altogether the hest of it.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-29
HEAD OF SEARS-ROEBUCK
 Is DEAD IN CHICAGO

Chicago, Sept. 29-R. o. Sears founder of the Sears-Roebuck Co., which has done more than any other firm in the United States or Canad" to take away patronage nd prohI from local merchants throughout Al aska and yukon territories, is dead here today.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-29
PACIFIC RAILWAY
 HIRES SIX THOUSAND MEN

Montreal, Sept. 29-six thous- and men were today hired by the Canadian Pacific railway on account of the distress brought about in Canada by the European war.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-09-29
MANY NEW CASES OF
 CHOLERA ARE REPORTED

Budapest, Sept. 20-FifteeR new eases or Asiatic cholera were today reported among the soldiers in the hospital here
Evening journal., 1914-11-20

MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED.
Magistrate Lewis issued a license
10 Miss Barbara Gachmawic and Fe-
lix Piestolski, both of this city.
Evening journal., 1914-11-20
BERLIN. oct. 15.-(By Mail to Now

BERLIN. Oct 15.-(By Mail to New
York; They arc still chuckling in
the navy department here over the
way in which the cruisers Goeben and
Breslau switched their bow and stern
lights when they were trapped in the
Mediterranean by the allied fleet ana
escaped right under the noses Of the
British guns. | learned the inside
story OF how the Goeben eluded the
twelve English warships off Algiers
from navy department circles. One
morning a wireless came from the
Goeben, something like this: Twelve
English battleships are facing us.
We are bottled up"
The marine officers expected next
to hear that the Goeben and the small
er vessel Breslau had been sunk. Bur
in the morning came the message
"Battleships still facing u.s."
II began to get on the nerves OF the
navy department Why didn't the
English blow up the Goeben and be
through with Il? Five days went by;
the suspense became almost intoler-
able. Two or three times each day the
Goeben would say:
"Battleships still facing u.s."
IL was like hearing voices from en-.
tombed men. lt was almost certain
that the crews of the two German
boats would be destroyed as soon AZ
the English ships opened fire on them.
Evening journal., 1914-11-20
Goeben Escapes British Guns
Without Shot Being Fired
ny WILLIAM G. SHEPHERD
United Press tan Correspondent.


Finally came day when nothing was
heard from the Goebcn
"rhe English have cut loose at last"
said the navy men in Berlin. Germans
mourned as dead the sea fighters OF the
two ships.
Then two days later. the naval oni-
GERS were electrified TO receive mes-
sage from the Gocben sent from a point
500 miles distant from the place where
the battleships had been facing her.
We have escaped said the Gocben.
The dccorum OF the war Office went
to pieces for few moments Staid old
navy men cheered like college boys.
And this is how the Goeben got
away.
AT sundown the engines OF the two
German boats were started and they
made as II TO move further in shore
Their lights we're put out for a short
time and were then relighted. In the
meantime, however. they had been
changed so that the red lights took
the place Of the green. and vice versa
To the English lookouts Il must have
appeared as II the German ships were
headed in shore. Instead. they wer,
headed for sea. Slowly the German,
approached the English line. BY mid
/ night they we're ready for the fna
effort. Evidently the interchangeG
lights fooled the English completely
The Goeben and Breslau steamed be
Evening journal., 1914-11-20
NE 4LoOKsr LIKE PRgsIDENT.

Alexander Smith Ward, an engi-
nccr on the r.. B. and W. Railroad
Company system. is telling joke
TO his friends at his own expense.
Mr.. Ward visited Trenton yesterday,
and while thero he went to the State
House. The colored porter at the
building showed Mr. Ward the chair
formerly used by President Wilson
when he was Governor of New Jersey,
and invited Mr. Ward to sit in II. This
Mr.. Ward did. whereupon the colored
porter exclaimed: You resemble Mr..
Wilson, though better looking"
AS a matter Of fact Mr.. Ward is OF
large physique while President
Wilson Is frail. Just where the
resemblance IS between Mr.. Wilson
and Mr.. Ward his friends can't under
stand.
Evening journal., 1914-11-20
Washington Awaits News
From fhe u. S. S. Tennessee

ment knows. Likewise, the State Dc
partment had informed him thoroughly
Of all the Turkish news and views IN
its possession. lie was keeping the clos
est watch for developments, but in conf
mon with other officials, maintained
that there is thus far nothing TO cause
alarm The attitude Of the administra-
tion was to "sit tight awaiting fur
thcr news.
During the forenoon, both the state
and Navy Departments continued their
watchful waiting, but said absolutely
no word had come from either Ambassa-
dor Morgenthau at Constantinople or
from Captain Decker of the Tennessee.
Evening journal., 1914-11-20
GET FEW BUNNIES.

Executive officer William ]. Kear-
ney, Of the Board of Health, resumed
his duties today following a two days
cunning expedition during which he
got but two rabbits. While hunting
Mr.. Kearney reported having gunned
in some of the best hunting grounds
in this county. Mr.. Kearney contract
ed a bad cold while in the country.
Executive officer Ulrich was pre-
sented with two rabbits by a friend
who had gone cunning.
Evening journal., 1914-11-20
RYENING AT POOL.

Before a large crowd in G. c.
Rigby's cigar store at Sixth and
Adams streets, A. Knots, c. Taggert
and w. Woodington defeated O'Don-
nell, X. Knots and II. Gill at pool by
the score of 100 to AZ. Woodington
was biggest with 13 balls. Taggert
made 10. Il is likely that another
game will be played between the
teams in the near future. J. Reed
was referee.
Evening journal., 1914-11-20

1T seems almost impossible to
make public address, however short,
at this time without allusion to what
is in the minds and hearts of US all,
growing out of the unprecedented in
ternecine war now raging In Eu-
Evening journal., 1914-11-20
BY The United Press.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.-Navy De-
partment officials today continued their
desperate efforts TO get into touch with
the cruiser Tennessee TO obtain further
facts of the Turkish firing ON that crui-
ser's launch in Smyrna harbor.
While hoping for carly communica-
tion, Secretary Of the Navy Daniels re-
manned firm in his insistencc that the
shot was undoubtedly friendly" and
not meant as hostile act.
President Wilson today had in his
possession all facts concerning the re-
cent movements of the Tennessee and
North Carolina that the Navy Depart
Evening journal., 1914-11-20
FINED FOR ILLEGAL GINNING.

John X. Talley. of Brandywine hun
dred, was fined S15 and costs by Mag
istrate Broman, this morning. on
charge of hunting without a license,
and also with shooting a rabbit. Tai
ley was arrested yesterday by Game
Warden Charles Bennett.
Evening journal., 1914-11-20
MRS. D. T. THoMAsoN DEAD.

Funeral services for Mrs. Dora r..
Thomson. wife Of Harry G. Thomson
who died November 10, aged 80 years
win be held from her late residence, 40
l403 Adams street, at 3 o'clock Sunday
afternoon. Interment will be private
Evening journal., 1914-11-20
FUNERAL OF w. P. TONER.

The funeral Of William p. Toner,
son Of William II. Toner and the
late Mrs. Margaret Toner. who died
November is, aged 3s years. will be
held from the residence of Mrs. Mar
garet A. Campbell, his sister, No.
1411 Scott street. at $50 o'clock to-
morrow morning. Requiem mass
will be celebrated in st. AIMS Church
and interment made in Cathedral
cemetery.
Evening journal., 1914-11-20
EvENING AT CARDS.

Mrs. John Frederick entertained n
company Of friends on Wednesday even-
ing at her home at Centreville. A de-.
lightful evening was spent at 500
Miss Phoebe Harvey and Samuel May
won prizes.
Evening journal., 1914-11-20

tween two widely separated "EngIish-
men," and were gone without a shot
being fred.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-11
WI. L. Adams Adjusts
Financial Trouble of
$2,000,000 Concern

NEW YORK, July 11.--Ten days ago
w. |. Lincoln Adams, of Montclair,
and candidate last fallsfor Con-
gress on the Republican ticket, head
of the stationery and printing house
of Styles & Cash, was asked to
examine the affairs of the $2,oO0,o0Q
printing and lithographing firm OF
the Sackett & Wilhelms Company,
one of the largest concerns of its
kind in this country The company
had been making notes which had
been renewed several times, and the
banks holding them were undecided
whether any more accommodation
should be extended.
There were notes for 100000. Most
of them were held by the Title Guar
antee and TTyst Company, the Amer
lean Exchange National Bank, and
the Pacific Bank. At first it was
thought that the concern was In bad
general shape. 1t has a plant at 1913
Grand street, Brooklyn; a sales de-
partment at 49, Fouth avenue, and
employees between 500 and 100 persons
A meeting of all the creditors of
the company was held on June 3d.
Those present were the bankers, the
holders of $3.50 900 of the con1pany's
bonds. and merchandise creditors rep
resenting about 100000 of the $4,000
in outstanding debts. The bankers
said they believed the company was
financially sound, but that it seemed
to need new and better management.
1t was arranged that Mr.. Adams
should have sixty days in which to
examine the affairs of the company,
and il his report was satisfactory,
all of the noteholders, bondholders
and merchandise creditors were to
wait two years for a settlement of
all claims. But it has taken Mr..
Adams only ten days to give the as
surance SO eagerly awaited
Mr.. Adams found that the company
has a cash balance In bank of $5l 1850;
that 1t had about $1,000,000 business,
and that its bills receivable on last
months account amounted to more
than $1500O0, and were bringing In
from $4,000 to $4,000 day in cash. Mr.
Adams also said that the credit of the
company was first class, and that in
addition to the assets mentioned 1t
had the exclusive American rights to
the protogravure process of printing,
This particular asset was considered
by experts to be of great value.
Mr.. Adams, who has let this sun
shine into the business of the con-
Germ. will entirely reorganize it and
probably will remain in command
ing position at its heads He is one
of the best-known printers in the
country.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-11

Navy Commissary Stores
to Garry Larger Stocks


WASHINGTON. July l.--General
satisfaction was expressed today
throughout naval circles when it be-
came known that Secretary Daniels,
contrary to expectations, had author
lied the retention of popular brands
of tobacco and articles which it had
been rumored would be denied admis-
sion to the commissary stores
The action of the secretary follow
ing the enforcement of his order abol-
fishing the officers wine mess, Of
ficially upset what had become a gen.
eral belief among the enlisted men
that they, too, would be denied GER
tain proprietary articles which they
had heretofore enjoyed. Under the
new odrder, not only will those
articles which have been carried in
the commissary departments be re-
tanned, but it Is intended to assure
greater latitude of choice to the men
by admitting additional brands of to-
baccos and personal commodities.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-11
SAYS HARBORS
BILL WILL PASS
Representative Moore Predicts
Passage of Measure by
I Congress.

PHILADELPHIA, July 11.-Predic-
tons that the rivers and harbors bill,
with its appropriations for the Della
ware river and the Chesapeake and
Delaware canal, would pass this Con-
grees and be signed by President Will
son, was made yesterday by Con-
gresham J. Hampton Moore while in
Philadelphia on his way from Wash
ington to his summer home at Island
Heights. N. j. While here Mr.. Moore
completed arrangements with the
New York Merchants Association for
the seventh annual convention of the
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Associa-
ton
incidentally, Congressman Moore
paid his complaints to political OPP
ponents who had classed the Della
ware river PROJECTS, along with the
rivers and harbors bill, as pork
barrel measure, and particularly to
Senator Burton, of Ohio, who knowsl
about rivers and harbors matters as
affecting inland waterways of Ohio,
and Senators Borah and Kenyon, who
represent inland States.
Concerning Senator Burton's oppo-
sitfon to the Delaware river appro-
priations, Congressman Moore said it
was all-advised, in view of the fact
that the government is expending
vast sums of money building locks
and dams along the Ohio river and
making big appropriations for the pro-
lection of lands along the Mississippi
Indications are, Congressman Moore
said, despite the filibuster against the
rivers and harbors bill, that it will be
enacted before Congress adjourns.
Agitation against it, he said, had
started in the House because of the
discovery" by several new members,
of the extent of appropriations for the
Mississippi and other Western and
Southern improvements. One of the
Southern members, he noted, also had
countered on Eastern projects, includ-
ing the Chesapeake and Delaware
canal.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-11
Kentucky Distillers
to Cut Whiskey Output


LOUISVILLE. KY, July 11.-More
than half the distillers of Kentucky,
according to information made public
yesterday, have agreed to join in
movement that will reduce the 1914
output 20.000,000 gallons. on account of
large stocks and over reproduction dur
ing the past five years. Ohio, In
diana and Illinois distillers also are
said to be taking like steps.
Distillers are pointing out that de-
creased demand is not responsible for
the proposed curtailment, They say
statistics show consumption of
whiskey has increased from 100000
gallons to 35,000,000 gallons in the past
four years. and that in the same time
gallons to 4s.ooo,ooo gallons. "The
idea" said one distiller SIS to let the
demand catch up with the produce
tion."
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-11
Bryan on Talking Tour

WASHINGTON. July 11.--Secretary
Bryan left Washington last night for
Asheville, N, c., where he will fill q
speaking engagement and return to
Washington on Sunday The secre-
tary intends to make his customary
Chautauqua speeches this summer as
public business permits. He recent
ly pointed out that as Saturday is a
half holiday in the government de-
partments during the summer he felt
Justified in using the week ends to
add to his income.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-11
New Jerseys Greatest Store
This Store VIII Close Saturdays at p M

making
to
1ahne Quality Standard
is Of
The re ygratRe doni
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-11
81 Fancy Blouses
Special at S2.98--

Plain and embroidered voiles-
trimmed with fine laces. Drop
shoulder effect, low neck models,
and collars of self-material or
shadow laces. Some have panels
of shadow lace down the front of
blouse and are finished with silk
cord and large ornaments-others
are embroidered.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-11
Women's 75c Wash

--16-button length Wear right"
Gloves, with double tipped fingers. All
sizes, in black and white only. Very
special Monday and Tuesday at... .4oc
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-11

In a wide range of dainty styles for
the young miss of 10 TO Is years
and for the woman who takes the
smaller sizes. They come in white
and colors-with kimono sleeves
outlined with hemstitching. Further
finished with a double collar of self
material, or of white organdie.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-27

should be introduced into the grammar
pupils do not reach the secondary
is also necessity on account OF Its
ethical value In the formation OF char
acters Wholesome empioyment being
the pupils natural aptitude and taste.
and so enables tho teacher to give
hin intelligent guidance.
Many other subjects OF allied inter-
est and Importance came up and were
ably and iptelligertly discussed. Much
of the talk related to TO problems OF
funrllons OF the school towards the So
cial He ~ the community, IL being the
general Idea that the school should be
community n which II Is located.
Normnl school Discussion.
The department. OF normal schools
met in the Jefferson Hotel auditorium.
where discussion was on the normal
school Is outlined In the nnal report
OF the committee on resolutions of the
edge of elementary subjects rather than
the mastery of studies neither practl-
cal nor fundamental was urged as
necessary to tho teacher of the rural
school by j. j. Doync, president of the
State Normal School, Conway. Ark.
While a reasonable degree Of scholar
ship is the basis of successful teach
ing. he said, the rural teacher need
not he so profound or extended as is
required of the instructor in schools
of higher grade II should. however
be thorough with regard TO the simpler
and more elementary subjects. He said
that the entire training of teachers for
rural schools should be directed to-
ward leadership, and that II should
include n course In rural economies.
Entrance requirements. new branches
OF study, experimentation and investi-
CATION were taken up and discussed IN
turn. many able papers being read be-
fore the department
Delegates Attend Smoker.
After spending a day and part Of
la night listening to addresses and
lround table talks on the technique and
science OF education and the manifold
lramihcations which issue thercfrom
the delegates and visitors TO tho De-
partment of Superintendent laid aside
dry detail and cursory discussion last
night to enjoy themselves in an In
formal smoker rendered them by the
City OF Richmond. y negro Quartctte
RECALLED them with minor harmonies
and Kessnich's orchestra\ played for
them music that made them for the
time forget the problems OF pupil and
school over mild cigars and equally
rs mild refreshments they INDUCED III
the interims OF song aud music In rem
inisceuces, the informaltties OF renew
ed friendship and the lesser ardor oi
STAYING the hands of time against the
hour when again they must face the
trials Of teaching the young to read
and write and speak the truth.
II has come down from the 3ncicnts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-27
LEAVES RANKS OF
DIVIDEND PAYERS
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Railroad Company Makes
Announcement
Announcement

Especial tic The Times Dispatch.l
New York, February 26-With re-
cord of having made disbursements to
shareh olders for nearly quarter of a
century, the Chicago. Rock Island and
Pacific Railway Cor Sany Is about to
pass out OF the ran'rs of the dividend
paving railroads.
\ protective committee formed to-day
for the Chicago. Rock Island and Pa
ciic Railroad 4 per cent collateral trust
bonds, announced this evening that II
has learned the railway company does
not expect to declare any further divi-
dcnds during the current fiscal year
ending June so 1914
Tho committee is informed that
aftc~ ravlncnt OF dividends upon its
outstanding stock. surplus of the cur
rent earnings Of the Chicago. Rock ISL
and and Pacific Railway for the six
months ending Dccemhep 81. 1913. WAS
less than $1,000: that the railway com
pauy docs not eXrcct to declare further
dividends during the current fiscal year
upon the stock of the railway com
pauy, and that the railway company
will have no resources for the pay
mcnt on May /, 1914. OF the coupons
then maturing upon the collateral trust
bonds.
"In view of these facts and tho
necessity of financing by the railway
company of considerable cJpital eXpcn
''itureS in the near future. II is evident
hat tho holders of the collateral trust
lnnds should unite so az 10 fully pro-
tcct their interests"
The committee said:
Reports were current to-day that an