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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-26
LET STUDENT HELP
CR|T|C|SE ON CLASS
ADVISES MR.. GILES
Superintendent Favors Oral
Composition and Criticism
as Less ,Wasteful Than
Written Tests.

Suggestions for working out better
system of class room criticism fea-
tured the address given by Superin-
tendent J. T. Giles at the teachers in
st1tute today
He pointed out that the science of
education has not developed a system
attic method for criticising recitations
and class room conduct.
What is class room criticism? Is
1t not at basis an expression of rela-
tive merits? We seek to analyze what
it is the child is doing and then to
compare that with some accepted
standard of judgment or measurement.
"The question comes up, who is to
do the class room criticising? Teach
er, child or group? The traditional
method of course has been teacher
criticism. We are coming, however,
to discover that it will be best if we
let the child have a part in it itself
and also the group about the child.
THE need for having a pupl1 take a
more active part in working out class
room methods is well illustrated by
the new system of teaching reading.
The usual thing is for all the pupils in
the class to have the same book and
to be reading the same thing at the
same time. The newer system that is
being worked out is that each child
shall have it's own book and read its
own selection; that it should judge
fl ON the effect on the hearers whether
it has been a good selection or not and
then should be judged by the teacher
and the class.
There is danger of too much crit
icism in class work. We must guard
against making the child too self-con-
scious and we must be careful not to
kill spontaneity.'
Prof. Giles explained how in written
composition work vast deal of energy
is wasted and no results obtained and
why it is necessary to work out new
system of criticising this kind of work,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-26
LANGUAGE ENR|CHES
MINDS OF CHILDREN
DR.. Ellis Places Importance
of Learning to Use Words
Correctly.

That the purpose of language study
should be the enrichment of the life
and thought of the pupils, and that
grammar and rhetoric should not be
mere ends in themselves, was the ad-
dress delivered by DR.. Charles Calvert
Ellis in his lecture on Language" at
the teachers institute this morning
Spelling, pronunciation, definition
and use make up the principal ele-
ments Of language study" he said. "My
own notion Is that pronunciation is
more important than spelling, because
we speak great deal more than we
write.
"The dictionary sometimes confuses
us more than it helps US. The Irish
man who said that a net is a lot of
little holes tied together, came nearer
giving a true definition of the word
than some of our best dictionaries do.
"The best way to get the meaning
of a word is through the association of
the sentence.
I'VE must always remember that
language precedes grammar just as
flowers precede botany. Personally, l
believe that grammar should not be
taught in the grades, but kept over for
the high school period.
1.-THE first essential in teaching
language is for the teacher himself to
use correct English. 1t is not only
necessary to instruct in the right use
of words. 1t is also necessary to see
that the child forms a habit of using
them correctly"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-26
ROAD GIVES COUNTY
POLE R|GHT-0F-WAY
Pennsy Allows Commission
ers to String Light Line on
Its Property.

Wayne county was today given the
right-ofway by the Pennsylvania Rail-
road company to construct a line of
poles and wire from Centerville to the
county poor farm to furnish electric
light to the infirmary.
Nothing remains now but the sigma
lures of the county commissioners on
the license. which has been sent to
the county attorney by the railroad
headquarters at Columbus, o. County
Auditor Bowman called a meeting of
the county commissioners for tomor-
row morning at which time the final
step will be taken preliminary to the
erection of the poles and wires.
Work will be started immediately
placing the poles along the railroad
property from the Centerville corpora
ton limits to the county poor farm.
The buildings at the farm have been
wired. According to County Auditor
Bowman, the poor farm will have light
by the end Of the week as it will take
no longer than two days to construct
the line of poles and wires.
The lighting at the poor farm will
cost the county $1,4O0 for installation.
According to the terms of the con.
tract with the railroad company, the
right-ofway over the company's prop
erty will only cost 81. The exact con-
sideration that has been reached be-
tween the commissioners and the rail-
road company will not be known until
after the commissioners have met.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-26
Germany Hopes War
Will Terminate Soon

NEW YORK, Aug. 26.-From a high
diplomatic SOurce-a man closely as
ISOLATED with Count Won Bernstorff,
the German ambassador-it was learn
ed last night Germany hopes for an
early peace. This hope is pinned on
the German victory at arms over the
French announced yesterday, and the
belief that England will not see France
crushed again, as in 1870 by the Ger
mans.
The Germans hope that some great
neutral pOwer-the United States of
course-will offer mediation which
will be accepted by England and
forced on the allies. Such an offer the
German diplomats believe would result
in a general armistice, and a world
congress of diplomats for peace.
The German terms would be recog-
milton of England as mistress of the
sea. and a recognition of Germany as
master of the continent.
To force such peace Germany
plans to pursue the "On to Paris" cam
paign at any cost. Count Bernstorff
suddenly called attention to the con-
clusion of an official dispatch received
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-26
LODGE ENLARGES
HALL FOR DANCING

The dance hall in the Odd Fellows
building is being improved for the
winter season. This is practically the
only change being made in the build
ing this year. The floor is to be made
larger by removing the platform and
creating balcony for musicians The
dressing rooms in the rear will be en-
tirely removed. A central arch will
replace the two doors. The arch will
lead to a reception room from which
smaller dressing rooms will be Access
sible. A concealed lighting system is
being installed and the entire hall will
be retinted.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-26
PEPPER IMPROVES
AT CITY HOSPITAL

Although his condition was greatly
aggravated by the loss of blood, John
Pepper, who was kicked in the head
by a horse Tuesday afternoon, Is i'm.
proving as rapidly as can be expected.
He suffered . slight fracture Of the
skull and cheek bone, but it is not be.
lieved that complications will result.
He was able to eat his meals today at
the hospital. which is considered BY
the nurses as q good sign of improve
ment, owing to the nature OF his cuts
and bruises. His face is badly disfig-
ured and swollen.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-26
SEIDEL IN NORTH
ON VACATION TRIP

George Seidel, president of the Com
mercial club, left last night for Bay
View, Mich, where he will spend a
two weeks vacation. He will return
in time to attend the meeting of the
board of directors of the Commercial
club the first Monday in September.
The first general club meeting will be
the second Monday in the month. Old
members will then receive the new
ones who joined during the recent
membership campaign.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-26

through the German embassy at Wash
ington which read:
"Concentric advance of all German
armies toward Paris probable.'
1t is known that plans are being for
mulated by the German diplomats in
this country in conjunction with prom
inent financial interests to bring a new
offer of mediation from this nation
when the Germans feel that their
strength has been sufficiently demon
strated to induce England to accept
such an offer.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-26
PLAN LABOR DAY

The Central Labor Council will meet
Tuesday night when arrangements will
be made to hold some kind of Labor
day celebration. The extent of the
celebration will be determined by the
attitude of the members representing
the various labor organizations of the
city No large demonstrations are ex-
Dected.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-26
REPORT BATTLE
IRY WIRE.l

MARSHFIELD, Ore, Aug. Go
News of a naval battle between two
German cruisers on one side and a
Japanese cruiser on the other side,
came here within a few hours today
Two German cruisers, Leipzig and
Nurnberg, and the Japanese cruiser
1dzumo and a British cruiser were re-
ported sighted early today off Cape
BlancO.
PAIlADlIIM WANT Ans pAv
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-26
ZEPPELIN ENROLLS

PARIS, Aug. 26.-Count Zeppelin
has been enrolled . volunteer In the
German army. according to a dispatch
from Friederichshafen- He will have
control of one great airship. The
count Is IS years old.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-26
FRENCH SATISFIED WITH CONDITION.

PARIS, Aug. 26-The office issued the following state
men following the receipt of dispatches from the
from the front declare that the big battle progress
crossing favorable to the allies"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-26
German Divisions
Continued from Page One.)

German forces the would by be virtually at
least it's end would have been in sight
The office the fate Of France depends the outcome
of the battle waging.
Official made by the office that in
Lorraine the Allies have taken combined offensive movement
battle yesterday still
the positions Asace the
available the
battle in the Rhine valley.
BERLIN REJOICEs AT FALL OF NAMUR
BERLIN, Via Copenhagen and London Aug 26The fall of
Namur announced here today and caused wild rejoicing
"A going well with the imperial family said official
statement issued by the office
Our moving with the steady The French
have been crushed and within short time shall be through
their lines and Paris
Empress Augusta Victoria learned
at Namur she exclaimed THANK God may all be
tent. l have three with the army"
Though her health has been for several months the
Empress kept informed of all the of the
official dispatches being sent to her.
GERMAN FLEET SAFE IN KEEL CANAL.
PARIS, Aug 26-Offca confirmation from Hamburg def
ney locates the fleet the Ke the estuary
the Ebe river and the Island of Hegoand Torpedo boats
and cruisers protecting the coast.
The washps the Ke canal of the latest type In the
arbor of Hamburg German anchored
tied at piers.
HARD FIGHTING AT LUNEvILLE.
PARIS, Aug. 26.-Hard fighting is going Lunevie
and British allies making determined assault upon the
lines of Maubeuge The Germans reported
falling back at some points on their line.
GERMAN TOGOLAND sURRENDERs
WASHINGTON Aug. 26-It officially Togo
land German South Africa has
ditonaly.
REPORT SLAUGHTER OF GERMANS.
PARIS, Aug 26Great slaughter has occurred among the
Germans in southwestern Belgium according Travellers who
returned here today The British expedtonary
sustained terrific attacks
were repulsed
WIZ
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-26
REPORT SLAUGHTER OF GERMANS.

PARIS, Aug. 26-Great slaughter has among
Germans in southwestern Belgium, according Travellers who
returned here today The British expedtionary
have sustained six terrific attacks from the all
repulsed.
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Continued from Page One)
safely this morning. Both are well
and happy. Signed,
GEORGE KNOLLENBERG."
The tourists left Copenhagen, Den
mark, August 10, according to cable
gram received by their family here
last week. Some apprehension was
felt at the time that the boat would
be held up on account of later devel-
opments of the war in Europe after the
boat had left port, SO Mr.. and Mrs.
knollenberg left for New York chiefly
for the purpose Of getting in closer
touch with the progress of the steam
ship.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-26
KNOLLENBERG SAYS

Continued from Page One.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-26

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-1t Officially announ
and, German possession in South Africa has surrender
ltionaly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-08-26

HARD FIGHTING AT LUNEVILLE.

PARIS, Aug 26-Hard fighting is going at Lmevle.
The French have attacked the Germans full force The French
and British allies making determined assault the
lines of Maubeuge The Germans reported
falling back at points their line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-08
AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
S, Being Constantly Supplied With
Thedford's Blaek-Draught.

McDuff Va.-''I suffered for several
vars" says Mrs. J. B. Whitaker, Of
his place, switt sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago. a friend told me to try
,r5edEord's Black-Draught, which | did,
and found if to be the best family nledi-
cine for young and old.
| keep Black-Draught on hand all the
lime now. ard when my children ieeI
little bad, they ask NE for dose, and il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell Of sick
ness in cur family, since we commenced
Using Black-Draught."
Thadford's BIack-Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regu-
iaie weak stomacts, aid digestion, re-
Iievc indigestion, colic,. wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and Similar
symptoms.
II has been in constant use for more
Han 70 years, and has benefited more
Than a million people.
Your druggist sells and recommend:
Black-Draught. Price only 25c. Get
package to-day. NC iza
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-08
PROPOSALS.

Proposals will be received by the
committees on Public Property and
Fire until 7:30 o'clock P. NJ, Thurs
day, April 9th, 1914, at the City En-
nincer's Office, and then opened, for
the erection CT the Relief Hook anG
Ladder building. Plans, specifications
ana particulars can be had at the City
Engineers Office. The right is re-
served to reject any and allproposals.
A certified check for 5000 payable
to- Thomas W. Robinson, City Treas
urer, must accompany each propose!
as guarantee that the proposer who
may be awarded the contract will fur
nish bond and enter contract with the
City Council for the erection Of the
building. The check to be forfeited to
the City Council in case of failure OF
the bidder to whom contract may be
AWARDED to- furnish acceptable
bona and enter into contrsct within
ten days after awari OF contract.
- C. J. Y SUMMERS,
Chairr- ira Committee.
W LLENGER,
Chairn Public Prop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-08

At Corporation Court of the City
of Alexandria, continued and held at
the Court House of said city on Thurs
day, March 10th, 1914.
Present, Hon. Louis c. Barley,
Judge.
Alexander jackson, Complainant.
Ollie 3. Wright Jackson, Defendant.
An affidavit having been duly made,
as required by law, that the defendant
is nonresident of the State OF
Virginia, and that she cannot be
found within the jurisdiction Of this
State, and the Sergeant having m.ae
a return upon the original process CT
summons issued herein that the de-
PENDANT is nonresident OF his baili-
wick, an application having been
duly made in open court for an order
OF publication against said defendant
to appear and answer bill in chan
Gerry filed by the complainant against
the defendant for an absolute divorce
On the grounds Of desertion ami aban-
aon!arn1 for more than three years
prior TO, the institution Of this suit;
and an order Of publication having
been 6u!y granted in open court, it Is
therefore ordered that said defendant
do appear here within Is days after
due publication hereof TO answer the
suit Of complainant agains the de-
farl:ant for al absolute divorce on
the grounds Of desert:on and abandon
ment for more than three years prior
TO the institution CT this suit: and 20
what is necessary to protect her in
tcrest in this suit. And it is further
ordered that copy Of this order be
published once a week for fc3r sue
cessivc weeks in the Alexandria Ga
zettc, a newspaper published in Al
exandria City, Virginia, and that a
copy be sent by registered mail by the
clerk to this Court to the last known
place of address, residence ard abode
of defendant, to-wit: 115 18th street,
n. W., Washington. D. c., as stated
in the application for this order Of
publication which shall be certified by
the clerk to this court, and that a
copy be posted at the front door Of
the court house of this court on or be-
fore the next rule day Of this court.
A Copy-Teste:
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY,
Robinson Moncure, p. q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-08
EXPULSION OF SPANIARDS.
Efforts to Have Villas Order MOdi
fled.

Washington, April S-Vigorous rep
resentation went from the American
government yesterday to General
Carranza, the Constituencies chief,
urging that he modify the order of
General Villa; expeiling Spaniar.'s
from Torreon.
The situation is giving grave con-
cern to authorities here. The Unite }
States has undertaken to extend 70
Sran:arGs in Mexico the same protec-
ticn it affords American residents
there, and Ambassador Riano has bee
assured that nothing will be left un-
done to secure for the unfortunates al
Torraon every right to which they
are entitled under international law
and usage.
That Spain proposes to exhaust ev-
cry resource to protect her people in
the rcvolution-torn republic was ma:c
. lain today when Rear-Adnliral
Mayo, at Tampico, cable. the navy
department that the commanding Of
ficer Of the British crusicr Hermione
lad Esan instructed to care for Span
iarGs at this besieged Federal port.
Officials here did not comment on the
development.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-08
EDWARD A. GORMAN,
TRUSTEES SALE OF THREE-wON
TRUCK.
Admins tratGr

Under the authority and by virtue
of dec Of trust bearing date on
the third day of June, 1919, executed
By w. II .Heymcl, and duly recorded
in Deed Book 63, page 90 Of the land
records OF the City Of AiexanSria, Vir-
ginia and default having been made IN
the payment of the notes thereby Sc
cured, the Undersigned Trustee, ct the
request Of the holder Of the notes
thereby secured, vii! offer for sale at
public auction in front Of the Central
Garage, at No. is North Washing
tor street, in the city Of Alexandria,
Virginia. on
SATURDAY, THE 18th DAY OF
APRIL, 1914,
at IL O'clock Noon,
the following personal property, to-
wit:
One Three (3) Ton Board Motor
Truck
TERMS or SALE:-CASH.
HOWARD w. SMITH, Trustee.
81 lot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-08

Vittoria G usmano, dry store pro-
prictor, ard Sam C5priano, were
killed, and two other Italians were
injured when i bomb exploded in
Gusmano's store in Detroit, yester-
day. The messenger boy who car
4ied the bomb to the store was
blown out into the street by the
explosion. The store was wrecked.
The messenger told the police that
two Italians gave him the package,
with instructions to take it to a
certain number on East Lafayette
boulevard. Failing to find the num-
Der which had been given him, he
went to Gusmano's store to ascertain
if the package was intended for the
latter place. Gusmaro was exam
lining the package when the explos-
ion occurred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-08

Reports from the batt!efielGs Of
the "wets" and dry" all over Hi
.nois indicate sweeping victory for
the Anti Saloon League. The wom-
ems vote was the determining fac
ter IN many instances. Over mad over
again returns showed that where a
majority of men voted for saloons,
the women voted against them. The
mets carried Springfield, the capital
Of the State, which furnished the
hottest fight in the whole campaign.
Tine majority was $500 and IN this
instance both men ard women voted
the ;'wet" ticket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-08

Following his appearance in court
in Pittsburg yesterday on q charge
Of nonsupport, Carl Kutchbach ell
tered suit for divorce against his
wife, Mrs. Anna Kutchbach, giving
as his grievance that his wife con-
annoyed him by throwing
their "l:ttlc dog" into his face.
Kutchbach also alleges that his wife
does not take proper care of their
children, ard is always nagging him.
He also AYERS that he has tried to
live with his wife in peace and ccm-
fort, but that she will not have it
that way. Mrs. Kutchbach, how
ever, told another story, which does
not tally with that Of her husband.
"He has beaten me over the head
and repeatedly declared if | wasn't
crazy he would son make me that
way" declared the woman. Gle
told me l was not good looking, and
that there were lot of fine looking
young girls working where he did
who wanted to marry him." she
said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-08

FOR SALE-Near Snowden Station
ON the Mount Vernon Electric r.
Ry., 5 miles below Alexandria;
10 acres of land, 65 acres cleared,
balance timber. For particulars
ard terms address Mrs Sarah II.
Snowden, r. T. D. No. l, AleHan-
dria, Va. Tot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-08
For Sale.

FOR SALE--Ware House, one Of
the largest and best equipped in
this city, and suitable for any
kind of business, facing the river
front on the east, and all the rail-
road tracks within foot of the
front doors. Terms to suit the
purchaser. Address Box 1l3,
Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-08

With Twelve of the fourteen mem
bers OF the interoceanic caggals COM
tnittee present yesterday, and with
four members known to be with the
President, only ore member voted
against holding public hearings CT
the proposed repeal of the toll ey-
emrtion clause of the canal act
Senator ! Brandegee, Republican,
alone voted cray" although admin
istration senators opposed public
hearings. The vote was taken viva
voce. The hearings will begin to-
morrow, ard will continue for fifteen
working days. This means that at
the earliest the repeal bill cannot be
reported to the Senate before May