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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
wOODBERRY FOREST SCHOOL
ENDS SUCCESSFUL. YEAR
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1

lSpecial TO Inc Tlmes-Dispatch.1
Woodbury. Forest, Va. June 1S.-The
twenty-fourth session of Woodbury.
Forest School ended on Thursday. The
first regular reunion of the alumni OF
the school was held during tho clos
ing days. and the presence ut finals OF
an unusually large number of old
Woodbury. boys made the occasion es-
specially interesting and enjoyable.
Seven OF the class of 1910 returned
This was the largest delegation for
any one year. but men who had left
the school In the early COS were pres
ent. Lawrence Lee. OF the class Of
1892. brought back with him his elev-
en-year-old son. A general alumni as
ISOLATION of Woodbury. Forest School
was organized with tho following rs
onlcers for the first year: a. Stuart
Robertson. Staunton. Va. president;
Harry Frazier. Jr. OF Richmond. vice
president; Lenolr Chambers, Char
lotte, n. c.. secretary and treasurer
pr. Charles Alphonso Smith. of the
University Of Virginia. made the prin.
cipal address at the closing exercises
on Thursday night. Diplomas Of grad
uation were awarded to r. p. Hamil-
ton, Jr. Petersburg. Va: J. A. Clark,
Ciarksdale Miss; Rutledge Laurens,
Charleston. 8. c.; w H Labouisse New
Orleans. La J. NJ. Barton. winches-
ter. Va: L. w. Kelly. PHILADELPHIA.
Pa: P. a Warning, Jr.. Savannah, On, :.
a. Parker. Greenville. S. C.; Barton
Myers. Jr.. Norfolk Va.
Mr.. Hamilton stood nrst in his class
with a record in his studies during his
four years ut Woodbury. Forest, that
has never been excelled. He was.
moreover. the editor of the Fir Tree
the school annual. and valedictorian OF
his class. Six OF the graduating class
VIII enter the University of Virginia
In September. and three will 60 to
Northern universities.
The Archer Christian memorial mad
nj was presented to Barton Myers. Jr.
Norfolk. Va. This, pobably the most
valued prize given at Woodbury. For
est goes every year 10 the boy who
has distinguished himself most con.
spicuously for sound character. lend.
ership and athletic ability.
Other medals were awarded as fol-
lows: LUZ
Highest Standing in VI. Form-R p
hamilton. Jr.. Charlottesville, vn.
Highest Standing in v. Form-T. w
Cumming. Augusta. Ga.
Highest Standing In w. Form-H
Prloleau, Charleston. s. c.
Highest Standing In Ill Form-n
w: Mercer, Savannah. Ga
Highest Standing In II. Forn~R N
FitS-Hugh. Vicksburg. A1isa
excellence In Declamation-I. r.
FarKer. Charleston. s.. G.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
TEN MARKSMEN MAKE
NICE TRAPSHOT SCORES
Atlanta Shooters Participate in After
noon sport-First Correspondence
Match Held Here.

huouta shooters Participate In After
noon Sport-First Correspondence
Match Held Here.
Tho first correspondence match in
which the West End Gun Club has
participated was shot yesterday at
ternoon. with nice percentage for
tho ten high mon. Six mon tied on
forty. and 1t will BIO decided by lot
whose names are reported.
Walter Hun and John Z. Avery, of
Atlanta, Ga, were out-of-town guests,
and they both turned in good scores.
MIR Avery will be here and help In
tho Fourth, of July tournament.
John c. Easley had his class ut his
mercy. and was high amateur of the
evening.
Colonel James J. Pollard was out for
the first time this season. He surprised
himself by dropping five out of his
first six birds. but NIL was not lost,
for he pulled himself together and
turned In n score. which topped eigh-
teen men. some OF whom are pretty
clever target shots.
That club baseball game Friday told
on Hotchkiss, Jr., he landing seven
birds under his Wednesdays score.
Archer Anderson, Jr.. and Thomas w.
Purcell are both shooting at q nice clip
this month.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
MANY NEGROES ARE CUT
IN NUMEROUS FIGHTS
Police Records Show More Than Dozen
Arrays. Three of Which Arc

Police Records Show More Than Dozen
Arrays, Three of Which Arc
Serious.
Much negro blood was shed around
the city yesterday. More than q dozen
fights are shown by the police blotters.
Three of the battles were serious, and
the attacking party IN each case was
lodged behind the bars
Tho most serious Of the three was o
fight which occurred shortly after tho
Old Dominion steamship Brandon dock
ed yesterday morning. Following u
quarrel, Harry Mccarthy and Frank
Blanton. cooks on the boat, grappled.
and lively miSup resulted. McCar-
thy, 1t Is said, was getting the worse
of the scrap and picked up n butcher
clenver, with which he struck Blanton
one blow. and his head was laid open.
The cut required fourteen stitches. Pa
trolman Akers put Mccarthy under ar
rest.
Rosa Richards was arrested by Pa
trolmun Dubuque on the charge Of as
saulting May Wnrrick with n crowbar.
The weapon struck the woman on the
head and inflicted nasty wound. and
probably fractured her skull.
we was only playing" said Dan
Bradley. when he was arrested by
Bicycle officer Traylor at 2412 East
Main Street, where Sam Gay was cut
In the side with q pocket knife. Eleven
stitches were taken in the wound by
Dr.. r.. It. Styers. City Hospital ambu-
lance surgeon. who treated all of tho
cases.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14

The Schuiling Rupture Lock will euro
ruptures. You can put 1t on and throw
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trial for 80 days. This shows our con-
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wear. II has no insnnitary steel
springs. stays. elnstics. leg bands or
complicated and dangerous attach
mcnts. 1t Is perfected device
our free book on rupture will inter
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send for the book now. Just write
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giving your name and address clearly
or fill out and send to us the blank form
hero:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
HUNDREDS OF ALUMNI
ALREADY ON SCENE
More Than 1000 Sons of Old Virginia
Are Expected to Attend FfnnIs
at Charlottesville.

more Than 1000 Sons of Old Virginia
Are Expected to Attend FfnnIs
at Charlottesville.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
Charlottesville Va, June 1S.-The
closing scenes marking the end of tho
University of VirginIa's greatest year
began to-day with the ARRIVAL of hun
dreds of alumni from Norfolk, Rich
mond, Baltimore. Washington and other
points. hundreds moro are expected
tomorrow. and tho rush will be- due
on Monday. More than, 1000 sons OF
Ola Virginia are expected back for
these finals.
The final examinations closed veg
terdny. The faculty held It's last meet
ing or the session this morning to pass
on tho degree men. Tho board of visi-
tors will hold It's annuel meeting
Monday morning.
The baccnlaureato sermon vii, bo
preached in the chapel Tomorrow
morning by the Rev. Harris e. Kirk.
D. D.. pastor of the Franklin Street
presbyterian Church. Baltimore To-
morrow night the Young Mons Chris
tian Association will hold Its annual
rally In CabelI Hall. The secretary
Will mako his report for the year,
showing nm enrolment among the stu
dents OF more than 600. The address
VIII DO delivered by tho Rev. H. d. C..
Mnciachlan. D. D.. pastor of the Sew
enth Street. Christian Church, Rich
mond. The rest OF tho program IL n,
follows:
Monday.
10 A. NJ, Delta Tau Delta German:
$40 P. NJ, grand parade and costunt
pageant; s p. NJ, address before liter
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
MRS. MUM QUIET
Woman Who Ran Up s2A Ta.icnb Dill

Woman Who Han Up S24 Ta1icab Bill
May he Turned Over to Relatives.
Whether or not Mrs. Lillian Homo
Num-. the Norfolk woman who was
taken into custody on Friday after
noon. after she had driven around tho
city for eight hours in n taxicab and
then refused to pay the bill, will be
subjected to an examination by COM
mission of lunacy, will be determined
Tomorrow by Magistrate ]. A. Purdie.
The woman has become quiet. and may
be placed In custody OF relatives.
Mrs. Num- is being held on war
rant charging that she was suspected
OF being a person OF unsound mind"
she was arrested at the office of Mag
lstratc Purdie, where the chauffeur had
bill OF $24 run up by the woman dur
Ing her occupancy OF the auto car. Sew
eral stories told by Mrs. Mum lead to
the belief that her mind had become
unba lanced.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
HERMITAGE GOLF CLUB
HOLDS SPRING T0URNEY
Mort Successful GoInne In HiHtor1. OF
Observation-Disclosures Sets
CaurEe Record.

n
Course Record.
The Hermitage Golf Clubs spring
tournament, just completed. was tho
most successful and exciting In tho
history of the club: A large majority
In Class A. hrst round. Douglas Call,
ono of the best younger golfers Of the
State, fell victim TO the veteran
golfer. William II. Palmer. Jr.: score.
3-2. Second round Palmer defeated tho
making m a eadal score OF Is. which is
the record score for the present course.
G. Jeter Jones, after defeating r. II.
Meade 2-1 and Murray NJ: Mcclure az,
went down In defeat in the final round
with William II. Palmer, Jr.. In q close
iy-contested match. UP.
On account of tho good condition OF
the putting greens and tho excellent
tennis courts. tho club Is enjoying the
most popular season In Its history.
Winners in spring tournement are:
Class a. William H. Palmer. Jr.: runner
up. C. Jeter Jones: consolation, Glass
a r. r. King; Glass B, James L. An
derson: consolation. o. b. Hill. Glass c.
Ashby Jonea: consolation. Willard
Jones; Glass D. George Harrison.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
SPORTS FEW CHANCES STANDING OF THE BIC LEAGUE CLUBS
vas removed to an asylum for the

was removed to an asylum for tho
insane. With two younger children,
Laura was living ut 1924 North Twenty
fourth Street They were In destitute
circumstances. and agents of tho Ju-
venile Protective Association had Thorn
taken to tho detention homo until
other arrangements could BIO made Tor
them.
Tho poison. IL is said. was taken
from her homo by the girl. who re-
quested to BIO taken there on Friday
afternoon W. get some personal ef-
fects 1t was first thought that she
had taken laudanum. but 1t was found
that tincture Of larkspur was tho drug
taken. DR.. NJ. L Boyle. Jr.. City Hos
pital ambulance surgeon. used vigor-
Gus methods to remove tho drug from
the ohilds system.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
WILL VISIT RICHMOND
Head of Play ground Association of Amer,c

Head OF Playground Association of America
to BE Hero Friday
DIT. Myron, T. Scudder. of New York.
FOUNDER or the Playground Association OF
AmeTicn who is well known in Richmond.
VIII be In this city next Friday en- route 70
the University of Virginia Summer school,
at the Jefferson Hotel. o'
Professor Scudder Is widely known in edu
cational circles OF Virginia. through his
writings aud through his work for the past
ionT years at the summer school at Char
on the social and physical Importance os
Play md recreation. lie wrote a portion of
inc bulletin. Play and Athletics for Vlr-
Slnia Public Schools" which was published
last year by the state Department of Public
instruction. He Is also an authority ON
rural schools. and Is well-known as a lee
turer on tho "Montessoi Method
Professor Scudder Ia proprietor OF tn.
Scudder School for Girls. New YORK
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
Tigers Lose to Ynle.

Princeton. n. J., June 13.-Vyitb D.,
ident Wilson and 10000 alumni and
IRE as IN tho stands the Tigers to- day
VS. ei me second game Of tho series with
uonaily good ball. and several times
shut OFF Princeton scores with clever
neialng; Gle pitched an air-tiEht
game Tor Yale and easily outclassed
Deyo and Wood. of Princeton Score:
1 = ale ;.:........o 0l0IoO % s 2
Batteries: Gle and Hunter: Devo
Wood and Wall. EMPIRES. Sternberg
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
GIRL DRINKS POISON
WITH SUICIDAL INTENT

Laura Dunn. thirteen years old. who
drank poison with suicidal intent on
friday night at the Juvenile Detention
home, was reported yesterday to be
out OF danger. Tho child Ia n patient
Mt the Virginia Hospital where she
was rushed after being found in q
stupor from the effects OF the drug.
Worry over family troubles Is be-
heTed to have caused the little girl
to make an attempt on her life Her
father is dead. and recently her mother
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
Stnr TvSir1er Pounded
TSpcc,al to The Times Dispatch

Charlottesville Va. Juno 19-Staun-
toms star twirlcr. Lewis, was pounded
freely by Charlottesville to-day, the
locals winning 10 8. Jnmison twirlod
his second four-hit game
Score by innings: r. b II,
stanton .:....1 oo1ioooo13 4 z
Charlottesville % OIL Dol =" IL 8
Batteries: Lewis and Hudgins; Jami-
son and Copeland
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
Enda Innn Teru,

After a long session the United State, Cir
cult Court OF Appeals OF the Fourth Circuit
adjourned Yesterday. and will not again
Of Warrington and Judge Woods OF Marion
s. G.. have returned to their homes while
Judge Pritchard. or Asheville. ". c. Will
not leave. until tonight. Judge Pritchard
VIII sneak on behalf OF prohibition at a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14

Court. refused yesterday to renew tho liquor
license of tho Meredith Cato. at First and
Bnker strcets.- and directed tho propristors
to movo elsewhere. Tho case was ono of
those heord last month. 1t was delayed
p2rietor. W. A. Meredith. who has oinco
Judge Richardson set July lis as tho dAte
on which tho saloonkeepors whose licenses
have been refused at thoir present locations
must move Tho licenses will BIO ronowsd II
they moyo TO suitable plnoes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

AT M,lwaukee-AIilwauk ee-Cevelnnd,
rain.
rain.
At Observation-Disclosures s; In
d!enapol!s, ..
lumbia g.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14

st. ' louis $. ]
summary: Errors--O'Mara Wheat. Smith
co. Stengel. Aitchison. First base on or
rors-st. Louis. l. Left on bases-St. Louis:
Griner T. Struck out--by Griner. {: by
sohn,utz. !. Two-oase hits-McCarty ca.
Sacrifice h!ts-Grlner. Wilson. Snyder. stolen
hases-Magee (al. lIugg!ns, Whitfield. VII.
son. Dauoert- Double p;nys-Smith and
AitcA:son. Q In innings; OFF Schnuts. in
. innings. Time. 2:cs Umpires, Ortiz and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
CAROLINA LEAGUE

At Winston Salem.
2; Greensboro, o.
~ AT Raleign-Raleigh. 8: Charlotte.
AT Observation-Disclosures. 9; Durham,
8. (First Eame)
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., 4; Durham,
6. (Second game.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE

AT .CharIeston-Charle 8; sa-
vannah, 2.
At Observation-Disclosures IS:
Albany. 3.
At Angusta--Auguata, /; Columbia,
At Maoon--Macon. 2; Columbus, 10.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
SHAMROCK ". ESTABLISHES
LONG LEAD OVER RIVAL
lspec,a, TO Tho Times Dispetch.l

Especial 10 Tho Times Dispetchl
Southampton. June I3-Ideal weather fav-
ortd Sla mrock ~. ia her trial spin to-day
against tho old Shamrock. The northeast
eriy breeze was sufficiently strong 10 test
thoroughly the speed OF the challenger
which had 6 good lead when the yacht
paRsed Cowes. At Yarmouth IN the West
ern Bofeh:. Shamrock ~. was well ahead
and he'd established long lead when shs
reapheds Co1res on the Ietura trip,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14

Will Speak for Prohibition.
judge J. C. Prtchard will speak on behalf
OF prohibition this afternoon at $50 o'clock
at the Lyric Theatre.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14

Glass leaders were: John C. Easiey. IA,
W. e. helms. "B': Archer Anderson. Jr.,
C.: Walter f. Grant Jr.. ID: c. w Will
Winners of legs on Lumsden trophy cup
were: Easley. Nelms. Hunter, William Rue
ger. Jr " G. Harvie; Kessler. Williams.
Boyd. Cooke. Bragg and c. d. Larus.
Next Overwhelmingly. Juno II.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
Cnmnitn matted HARD.

Indianapolis, Ind. June 13.-rndian-
apolis battcd Camnitz hard and oppor-
tunely and won from Pittsburgh again
to-day. S to 4. Score:
Pittsburgh 100 001so0 8
Indianapolis Il 90 0S1"-8 IS
Batteries: Camnitz and Berry; Bill
l. I'd. Muliin and Rariden.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14

Verdict for Advertising Company.
In tho case OF tho Outcnult Advertising
Company against tho Bank OF Sanford. tried
yesterday In the City Circuit Court, tho jury
returned verdict for the plaintiff in the
sum OF sib. motion to set aaido tho ver-
diet was continued.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
Richmond Girl Chnann.

Miss Mary D. Walsh. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. J. F. Walsh. OF Richmond. has been
elected president OF tho senior for tho next
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
ST. Louis 1s shut Ont.

st. Louis, June 13.-St Louis was shut
out, 10 to O., in the second game of
to-days double header with Buffalo.
though the locals won the first game.
{ TO 4. Scores:
First game: r n e.
Buffalo ........o ooooo!oo- 7
St Louis .....1 420 000o-7 10
Batteries: Anderson and Lavigne;
Groome and S<non.
Second game: r. n. ID.
St Louis -. q 0 20 0 o. 3
Batteries: Moran and Blair; Ksupper.
Herbert and Chapman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
KANSAS CITY IS WINNER !
OF TWO FROM BROOKLYN
Hon ,worthy's Bat Causes First ylotory.
Scoring Six Tallies, With Two
Homo Runs.
Federal League Results
YESTERDAYS SCORES

YESTENDAY'S SCORN&
Brooklyn. ~ Ksnsas City, 10 (nrst
Rame(.
Brooklyn, 4, Kansas City, <seo-
ond Rnme).
Buffalo, 4, Sc. Louis. 2 (nrst same).
Buffalo, 1Ot st. Louis, (secOnd
camel.
Pittsburgh, ~ Indianapolis, g.
ChicnEo (rain).
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
RUPTURED ONCE, NOW HE
CAN "SWING" FAST TRAINS
Railroad Conductor Tells How
His Health and Position Were
Saved by Wonderful Invention.

G. w. Hardesty, OF ALAS Parko Ave
nue.. indianapolis. Ind. has been con-
ductor OH tho Big Four Railroad for
moro than thirty years.
For many years he was the victim OF
4 troublesome rupture
AS time progressed his rupture bo-
came moro pronounced.
The demands of his work, SWING
Ing" fast trains, hurrying about for
train orders and the like. proved very
trying. He felt Mt last that he would
have to give up his position.
Mr. Hardesty tried all kinds Of rupt-
ure devices. Truss after truss failed.
Finally no tried the Schuillns Rupt-
ure Lock and found his troubles end
ed. Mr.. Hardesty has told his ex-
pericncc himself IN n letter to the
Schuiiing Rupture Institute, in which
no says:
Statement of Tribute.
This is my unsolicited statement as
grateful tribute to tho Schuiling Rup-
ture Lock. l had come to the conclus-
ion that there was never anything In
vented that could hold my rupture. but
found that the Schuiling Rupture
Lock was tho very thing 1 had been
looking for all these years. Thanks to
this lock. 1 am getting better every
day and now enjoy full comfort in my
work. 1t is the article every rupturcd
person should have
Mr.. Hnrdesty's experience certainly
ought to be proof to any one OF the
safety and efficiency CT the Schuiling
Rupture Lock. Any man, woman or
child can get just such relief and re-
storation by the use OF this lock-.
This is tho most important invention
since the treatment of rupture began.
Rupture sufferers have been robbed
for years by makers of trusses and
worthless devices mado only to sell
Tho Schuiling Rupture Lock Is made
to wear.
This announcement brings you hon
est assurance that you can get relief
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
STANDING OF THE TEXANS.

Kansas City, June 18.-Kansas City
to-day took n double-header from
Brooklyn Ken Worthy's bat won the
first game. Hc hit home run in the
third inning. with one man on base.
and in the eighth. with the bases filed.
he sent tho ball over the left-feld
fence. Score:
First game: r. a e.
R Ra99aiy9c City :SSSSssSSSS9attssasE15 Is Z
Batteries: Houck, I,adtte, Seaton
and Land. Owens: Cullop, Harris.
Packard and Ensterly.
Brooklyn oo0oo-1 z o
Kansas City -. 00io 010s-2 7 /
Batteries: Finneran and Owens:
Adams, Harris and Easterly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14

Rcfuscs 70 Renew license.
Judge d. G. Richardson. of tho HustinEs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14
NATIONAL LEAGUE
CONTINUED From First Pago)

players, allowed tho visitors to score
I'VE runs. Tho score:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-06-14

Totair..s1 u IL Totals...s3 8 81
.Batted for Aitchisou In seventh.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1914-05-22
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE MEET

The Republican Executive Committee
of the county met at Cavalier Saturday
afternoon to discuss matters pertaining
to the approaching political campaign
There were present Chairman James
and Secretary Often, besides Attorney
Burke, Swain Thorwaldson, j. Hene.
man, J. E. Lee and o. c. Olson. The
filling of vacancies on the ticket which
is part of the duties Of this committee
was discussed but left over until after
the primaries. We understand that it
was through the solicitation of this COM
mite that G. w. Moses of Drayton will
run for representative.
What seems strange this year IS that
for some of the offices there are half
dozen or more candidates while for
others, probably not as lucrative, their
are no aspirants. Formerly there didn't
seem to be any trouble to fill the ticket,
even if 1T was for the county justice.
The $4,000 sheriff mansion at the coun-
ty seat, with comparatively little to do
and pretty good salary attached, seems
of have the biggest charms by the looks
to the announcements in the press.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1914-05-22
CONSOLIDATION OF SCHOOLS.

There is much talk and sound argu.
ment in favor of consolidation of schools.
Financially, there is no doubt but the
work done in a consolidated school, for
the same money. will be better. Edu-
cationally 1t ought to be better.
But the argument is not all on one
side. If we we're in locality were con-
solidaton was being agitated we should
certainly look to the other side as we'll.
In the crowded city. "aats" or apart
ment houses are, generally speaking, the
best places for the common people to
live,-and probably the most economical.
But in country towns such "consolidat.
cd" dwelling would not be success.
For instance, financially, it would be
better for all the people of Penn Dina to
live in one big house, with heat and
light and sewerage, etc. furnished from
one source. but somehow people prefer
to live in their own homes even ii it does
cost more, and are willing to forgo a
number of conveniences that they would
have in the big house.
When this state was IN the beginning
the question Of township school districts
was sought to be made into Law for the
whole state. In the western counties,
then but sparsely populated with but