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The New York herald., 1921-08-28
University Defines Its
Duty to Students as
an Effort to Develop
Character as Well as
to Instruct the Intel
lect, and to Attain
This End 1t Studies
the Individual

How are we to account for this? We
think 1t is because they have gone to pre-
paratory schools where the classical training
is exacted Such schools are the best In
the country-that is admitted. But I am
little in doubt in my own mind whether the
classicists have such a triumph here as
they claim. The boys who go to these
schools have usually fathers who were
themselves classically trained They have
grown up In an atmosphere of culture
where to be ignorant of the very names Of
old Greek and Latin authors would be
thought disgrace.
Then, take the boy who has tried to
prepare for college in high school out
West-if he has sought to meet classical
requirement 1t has been dull grind. There's
been nobody in his home or school to set
fire to the past and so illuminate his mind
until he sees Athens and he sees Rome!
rs 1t, after all, the classics that make
the better student or the atmosphere of
general culture? One boy Is the product
of training all round, at home and in his
very excellent school; the other has done
most of his work, except of course, the
mathematical part-theres always math-
ematician in the West-unaided, and much
OF 1t without enthusiasm. The difference
between them Is not. do believe, entirely
due to the classics"
The New York herald., 1921-08-28
Dean Jones Prepared ClassicaHy,
But He Is Not Narrow Minded

This son of Yale prepared for the uni
versity in Bishop Whipple's Diocesan
School OF Faribault, Mimi. which was
modelled after famous st. Paul's of Con-
cord. N. Fl. 1t is scarcely necessary to add
that he received there classical training
But that early training and his subse-
ouent four years of study for a classical
diploma have not made of him narrow,
tiassed classicist. He disclaimed such
Characterization when he said:
II believe that our duty here is to edu-
cate as many boys as we can along their
natural bent. One student comes here
classically prepared at one or other of the
great preparatory schools; another comes
from a public school out West, absolutely
without such training. Shall Yale form
the one and reject the other? She would
be failing in her dutyA
Il What is the duty a great institution of
learning owes its students? First II must
awaken in them knowledge OF what edu
cation is-it must create. If none exists,
an appreciation of the students opportu-
nifty to obtain an education How this Is
done, by what courses of study the awaken
ing comes is not the most important thing
That Is the result.
yale has fully made up her mind to get
The New York herald., 1921-08-28

1t cannot be scamped and a degree OBJ
tanned. In every course English is stressed,
as is history; enough philosophy to know
what it is, sufficient elementary science to
gain the present scientific point Of view
and as much economies as will bring the
student In touch with the life Of to-day"
The other half of a course may be cleo
tive, but the election must be along the
line Of vigorously considered course more
or less adapted to what the student intends
his life to be ,and pursued intensively in
the work of the upper years.
1T is not the intention of Yale" said
Dean Jones, Ito offer a rigid diet to all
and sundry without exceptions. The indi-
vidual is studied, his present wants sup
piled as far as they can be and his future
wants forecast also as far as they can be.
The New York herald., 1921-08-28

this result in as many cases as possible,
with every student If possible. She means
business, and that is why say fatty and
positively that Yale has arranged her
courses of study for the very purpose,
among other purposes of course, or taking
the 'smatter' out of modern collegiate edu-
cation as she sees It,"
1t was interesting to compare the courses
of the classical departments as they exist
to-day and in Dean Jones's student days.
especially so since he had made the state
ment that they were now getting back
more and more to what they were then.
AS freshman young Jones began with
five subjects, two Latin, two Greek and one
mathematics. In his second term these
were two mathematics, one Latin, two
Greek: the third term resembled the Sec
ond. In the sophomore year mathematics
became less formal and the classics ruled
In the junior year one or two elective stud
les were advised, usually a modern Ian
guage advanced mathematics and still more
advanced Latin or Greek were the major
studies. In the senior year economies
moral philosophy, touch of the then
dawning subject soon to wax pre-eminent
psychology Philosophy under Prof.
Porter, English under Prof Beers and
economies under Prof. Sumner
AS his elective study in his concluding
year the embryo dean chose mathematics
That choice, in itself, is proof enough that
this particular classical student was not
narrow minded.
And If to know by what books he had
formed himself was interesting, to hear him
exalt certain professors proved delightful
THAT course with Prof. E. J. Phelps,
afterward our Minister to England, was in
spring and valuable. One of our most
learned lawyers. his lucid explanation,
ready wit, and pure English made him
rare teacher. Not student, not one,
whether or not he meant to be lawyer,
but gained immensely by him.
The New York herald., 1921-08-28
Dean Jones Tells of
The Great Teachers of Yale

while as for economies under Billy
Sumner, or sociology or any subject, the
men who were privileged to hear him will
never forget him. He could make taxation
a charming subject. Oh, he was a great
teacher, great man, a great light, was
William Graham Sumner! He has been
dead eight or ten years and he has never
been replaced. Teachers of his greatness,
able to light the dullest mind with his
own fire, come only once in while!'
To complete our comparison in the mat
ter Of the B. A. degree it is necessary to
show the present required course. 1t may
be arrived at briefly by giving the require
ments. 1, Greek or Latin; 2, French
German or Spanish; 3, English; 4. His
tory, European History; 5, History, United
States History; 6, Economics; z, Phi
losophy or Psychology; 8 and 8, Mathe
natics and Physics or Mathematics and
Biology: 10, either Chemistry or Geology
There are certain restrictions" ex-
planned Dean Jones, that must be noticed
in the electives; for instance, the study of
French, German or Spanish must be con-
secutive until the student is able to prove
that he has a good working knowledge of
that modern language 1t is not in his
power to drop language because he
doesn't like 1t, and he can't 'smatter' in 1t.
Fully one-half of any course now to be
followed at Yale is really prescribed work.
The New York herald., 1921-08-28
WHY YALE CUT OUT ELECTIVE STUDIES
Dean Jones Gives Reasons for Its Radical Char

n
audyw the deaof dvdopi character wels smnd
The New York herald., 1921-08-28
Possible for Candidates for Ph.B. Degree to Qb-
tain Liberal Education Without Greek and
Latin Requirements by Means Of Group Sys-
tenn of Studies as Opposed to the Elections
Which Are Now 'on Leash"

articles educational REFORM especially IN the colleges haze
~ than the aOh AndreW
Princeton printed IN The NeW York Herald Magazine
receny startling statement that half the the
arrugnent the elective system Of study of the basic
condition of ateracy through ats failure to furnish eU
grounded teachers
illuminating
University
achy great institution of amended the
radically practically has been eliminated
1920 that put reform effect.
The New York herald., 1921-08-28
BY WILLIS STEEL.
]ALE has taken the 'smatter' out
+ of all her courses of study" said
:. Frederick S. Jones. dean of Yale


tive system, which at one time, and not a
long time since, threatened dire results to
education by reason of the nonchalant
way matriculates of the different universi-
ties would choose now this study and now
that, only to drop them for whim rather
than for any reason.
"Yes, the choice of studies was in many
instances ungrounded on reason; a student
thought he wanted to go in for certain
studies, or he took them up because one of
his friends had chosen them. His election
was too often based on insecure grounds;
he had made no investigation to learn IL
the branches he elected would be of SER
vice to him in his future life. And be-
cause he had not given the matter due
consideration to discard these studies and
elect others in their place seemed to be
simple thing like calling the waiter back
and countermanding roast beef to give an
order for roast lamb in it's, stead.
The Free Hand for Students
Proved Bad Experiment
when President Eliots dictum on this
subject was received with respect, If not
precisely enthusiasm, the experiment of
giving students freer hand merited at
least trial Well, the elective system had
it's day. In my opinion that day Is over.
Elections are still in vogue, but on leash.
1--WE have long felt here at Yale dubious
about their utility: for some time-a long
time-the faculty of this university have
been growing stronger and stronger in an
opinion opposed to an unguided elective
system of study. For several years now
we have been steadily going the other way.
Indeed we have now gone so far the other
way that we are getting back pretty close
to the curriculum as 1t existed when |
graduated at Yale in 1884"
Dean Jones is true Yale man. His
personal interests and fortunes have been
merged in the alma mater almost continu-
cusly since the date of his graduation as
a bachelor of arts. In 1909 he became its
dean What he says, therefore, of the
university and its two great undergraduate
schools, Yale College and thetSheffield Sci
entifc School, are facts that belong to the
realm of personal experience
Though entering on his sixtieth year
one would be inclined to take decade off
that age, trusting to mere observation.
Tall, spare but ruddy and vigorous, bright
of eye and alert, the dean is at his best in
body and mind. He plays golf, and perhaps
that explains.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01

J. G. G. OF the curb district favors
Us with the following resume OF stock
market conditions:
Tires are fiat. he reports Cement
IS hardening. Telescopes are looking
VI. AirplaneS coming down. Jellies
are stiffening, but nothing stirring in
cereals. Coffee is strong. Hats are
or Rising tendency in yeast Eggs
broke badly. Tinware looks brighter.
Shoes are pegged. Shipping is buoy
ant. Coal presents a black aspect.
Toy balloons indicate imitation. Soft
spots in fruit. Whisky is still. POck-
etbOOks show no change. - Boston
Transcript
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
DENIED PLEASURES OF TABLE
Maintain His Position as King
OF Riders.

Fred Archer. the famous English
jockey, had 70 employ heroic meas
ures 10 keep his weight down.
The story IS told Of how. on one &C
casion, he was the guest Of a very hos
pitable host
From the kitchen came the perfume
OF sav0ry meats. and al dinner 4
sturdy. rosy-cheeked man-servan1 made
his appearance. his back bending III
der the weight OF a great salmon o.
q lordIy dish.
Poor Archer's face. as he surveyed
the initial preparations for the evening
meal. was quite piteOus 10 watch
Then. with a shrug Of the shoulders
and a sigh. bur nI-cOnceaIed BY q cyni-
cal remark, he left the table. and
shortly afterward his host saw him
pass the window on a hack, galloping
toward the training grounds
Later on he partook Of a tiny glass
OF champagne and q biscuit. playing
one game OF billiards. and retired 70
bed.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
DIDN'T WORK BY SCHEDULE
Just When the Next Mail
Would Go Out

A day Of mist and rain and driving
wind. and over the turn Of the hill q
mans figure making his way. the only
human being that had been seen for
days He came straight into the house
with his pOstbag. and kindly smile.
He had a military bearing and spoke
ike a schOolmaster with a university
education. He explained how he had
come round that way and expected 70
carry back letters ready for the post.
\ rush was made and what could be
put together was inJrusted TO him
What about tomorrow was the
question asked by those unacquainted
with the ways OF the rural post
When does the post 20 OUT" a slow
smile gathered On the postman's face
All that cannot tell he said shak-
ing his head. ii depends entirely on
when il comes in.''-Chrfstan Science
Monitor.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
NEW YORK SCOUTS CHASE DIRT

The 10Y scouts OF Greater New
York haze undertaken one big Job
making end keeping the largest city
In the world cleaner. Feeling urgent
need OF adding materially 10 its force
OF 800 volunteer block captains the
--nti-Litrer bureau Of the Merchants
Association OF New York recentIv
sought the aid Of the boy scouts organ
ization as the largest single force
prepared for voluntary civic service.
and the chief scout executive gave
enthusiastic support 10 the plan. say
ing:
Many propositions soliciting the Co
operation OF boy scouts in seemingly
well-intentiOned movements are de-
elined almost weekly for one reason or
another because they conflict with the
fundamental principles OF scouting. so
II is indeed refreshing TO have YOUR
elean-cut plan for city betterment pre-
sented TO US and through rs 10 the
more thar 1900 Boy Scouts of Amer
ica in Greater New York. who are the
life blood Of the local movement. as
are the $4,000 registered scouts /
throughout the country the life blood 4
Of the national organization"
The objects sought are for scouts TO
do all they can to free the streets.
sidewalks. areaways and vacant lots
II unsightly litter and dangerous and
conditions; and also TO
amiliarize themselves with the laws
egulating streets and 10 call attention
o infractions OF the laws.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
BOY SCOUT NOTES.

Scout troops in all parts Of the
country made house-to-houSe can
vases for broken toys, repaired them,
and distributed them among the poor
children of their towns
What is claimed to be the first car.
rier pigeon patrol In boy scout work
has been organized at the Anaconda
AIOnt) scout headquarters. Pigeons
will be bred anc trained for carrying
messages and emergency work for
which they are fitted.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
SPIRIT or THE BOY SCOUT"

More and more is scouting inspiring
painters, writer's and sculptOrs to put
into permanent form their conception
Of the practical service Of the boy
scouts and especially their concep-
tons OF the idealism, the spirit. Of
the movement In bronze and marble
In a number OF cities. boy scout
tablets and statues Of various kinds
grace homes. private parks and public
places. One Of the most ~OtaDle
works Of art Of this nature is the
beautiful Roosevelt memorial boy
scout fountain erected in its ground.
at Golf, H.. by the Glen View cluD.
The latest endeavor Of this kind
is the inspiring statuette modelled by
Robert TAFT Mckenzie, famous physi-
clan and sculptor Of Philadelphia,
which he has named 1.-The Spirit OF
the Boy scout" and has dedicated
it 10 the Boy Scouts Of America. DR..
Mckenzie has been professor and di
rector Of the department Of physical
education in the University Of Penn
sylyania since 1904. AS a sculptor he
has exhibited at the Royal Academy
and elsewhere in Europe and is the
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01

Well what did you think Of nv act
ingE- asked an amateur player OF q
truthful but diplomatic member Of the
audience.
4 can say this" replied the specra-
tor frankly. I have q friend who I
am confident would have given 500 to
have heard you
Who is its- asked the embryo
Booth highly pleased
We'll. you wouldn't know him. But
he's deaf as g pos" Legion
Weekly.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
THE CATCH.

A man remarked tnac he came from
a very large family.
"How many of you are there?" he
was asked.
well" there were ten OF Us boys"
he said, "and each Of US had sis
ter"
Good gracious." exclaimed the
other. 'Then there were twenty Of
your
mo" said the boastful man,
eleven"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01

md never contained alcohol.
Beauty depends upon health.
Worry, sleepless nights, headaches,
gains, disorders, Irregularities and weak
ness of distinctly feminine character
in short time bring the duh eye, the
A1crow's feet, "the haggard look, droop-
ing shoulders, and the faltering step.
To retain the appearance of youth you
must retain health. Instead of lotions,
powders and paints, ask your druggist
for DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
EAST OAKLAND, CALI have used
Dr.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription at
different times for over twenty five
years, and it has never failed me. One
time / took it when troubled with
Inflammation and it soon helped me.
At another time l took it for severe
pains in my right side; the Favorite
Prescription again helped me out,
and was soon well and strong. lean
always depend upon it."-MRs. A. E.
LAWRENCE, 1241 Fifteenth Avenue.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
His Bonor1s Guess.

In Ireland some years ago an Irish
American was brought up before JUS
tice Barry on the charge OF Suspicious
conduct. The officer who arrested
him stated. among other things, that
he was wearing q Republican hat"
docs your honor know what thar
is?" asked the counsel.
1T may be-" responded the judge,
'that it's hat without a crown"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
Most Likely.

We'll. at any rate" remarked tn.
fat dweller, 81 don't have to pay any
garage bills
How much is your rent?"
Three little rooms and a trick
kitchen cost me 500 a month
Don't fiatter yourself. Some OF
that money helps to pay your land
,Drd's garage bills
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
That Would Be Enounh

A gentleman took his little daugfl-
ter 10 a toy shop to buy her a doll.
Now, what sort Of a doll would you
like, my dear?" said he, as large as
sortment was placed on the counter
by the shopman. After some hesita-
ton the little girl replied;
Il think I'd like to have twins,
please"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01

rs this letter intended to convey
gratitude or what?"
what does he say?"
Thanks me for passes TO the race
track and says he lost $40"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
Horse furniture

Mrs. Pester--Nose bagl Indeedi
Where do you get that idea7 That's
a hand-embroidered laundry bag. It's
nothing like a nose bag.
Her Observation-Disclosures what !
thought. It's n nose bag for clothes
horse.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
Problems.

What is the problem you are
studying now?"
Just at this moment" replied Sena-
tor Sorghum you find me engaged in
somewhat personal calculation.
am trying TO figure out how l can con-
tinue to serve the public at my present
compensation and pay my rent and
other Inevitable expenses"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
The GoSsip.

Does Bliggins understand his bust
ness?"
Il don't see why he should slight
himself replied Miss Cayenne. He
knows everybody else's business"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
SinnIe

Professcr-Tm sorry to tell you,
madam. that your daughter is hope.
less; she has no talent"
Mrs. Lowell Brow-Huh. I thought
: was paying you to give her some.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
Typical.

Mr.. Henpeck-rm submarine.
Mr.. Joiiiboy-what do you mean?"
''Why. in the sea of matrimony Pm
usually kept well under.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
Her Forte.

"Your laundress seems to be a timid
woman"
$50 she is. but she manages to put
up a stiff front"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
Gold I'm the Head

= an acute attack OF Nasal Catarrh.
Those subject to frequent colds in the
lead will find that the use of HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will build up the
System, cleanse the Blood and render
them less liable to colds. Repeated at
tacks of Acute Catarrh may lead to
ChrDnic Catarrh
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is
kek0n internally and acts through the
blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF the Sys-
tenn, thus reducing the Inflammation and
restoring normal conditions
All Druggists. Circulars free
=. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
Further Remarks Suppressed.
Girl tmaking surprise call to her
swestheart over the telephone)-Hello.
dearest
He-Heliol Who Is this, please?-
New York Sun.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01

~The Spirit of the Boy Scout" Is the
Title Given to This Conception Of
the Realism of the Movement, Exc
suited by Or. Robert TAFT mcKenzi.
of the University of Pennsylvania
creator OF such notable statues as the
Splinter, Athlete Competitor and the
heroic Sgure OF the Youthful Franklin
on the campu1 Of the University OF
Pennsylvania
Replicas OF his '~The Spirit Of the
Boy Scout" are eagerly sought by
scouts for l>eir troop rooms and other
meeting places. The headings Of the
twelve points of the scout law are let
tered on the base OF the statue.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
Something to Be rhankfuI Ear

"Pa, somebody has stolen our autoi 7"
well. let's be thankful there wasn't
more than a gallon OF gasoline 10 1t.
anyhow"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
Serious Case.

II sent you a patient today" said
the fashionable physician to the
young medico.
"Thank you, doctor. What is the
matter with him?"
Lack of money"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01

ocription put
up by Doctor
Pierce over
fifty years ago.
Dress has
changed very
much since
thenI But DR..
Pierce's medi-
cines contain
the same de-
pendable in
Rr dents.
They are stand
ard today just
~ they we're
dfty years ago
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01

Picture and Frame.
The optimist doth try to win
Contentment for mankind.
BY making life picture in
a gilded frame of mind
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-04-01
In We Olden
Time

hoop skirts we're worn by those who
frst asked the druggist for, and insisted
on having the genuine Favorite Pre-
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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-03-22
Phone 124
MORAYIA NEWS

John and James Mccormick of LENA
were business visitors in Moravia Mon
day and Tuesday. While here they
loaded seven head of Guernsey cattle
that John Mccormick bought from w
r. Hoagland. James Mccormick
bought a Hereford bull from Herman
Roelling which was shipped in the
load also.
Malcolm Bruce of Bonners Ferry was
ltransacting business in Moravia Mon
day
George Joslyn left Saturday for Mon
tana. He will be joined there by his
mother and brothers as soon as they
can arrange their affairs here.
The Peterson boys loaded and
shipped a car of vegetables to Wallace
the first of the week
Mr.. Whitman and family Of North
Dakota have rented Bert Peterson's
house on what was formerly the An
drew Anderson place.
Miss Marguerite Johnson of Spokane
arrived Saturday evening for a weeks
visit with old friends here
Merlin Gump of Spokane spent Sun
day here as a guest of his sister, Mrs
w. F. Franks.
Raymond Peterson, who is attending
school in Moscow, Idaho, arrived Sat
urday evening to spend a ten days
vacation visiting his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Martin Peterson.