Decatur Democrat, Volume 47, Number 24, Decatur, Adams County, 20 August 1903 — Page 3

CANADA Ophthalmic Specialist. PrttCtice limited to the correc- , ’„f defects of the eye. Glasses 1,,“d to relieve strain, with its numerous functional symptoms: ' improve vision and for toss of m eonimodation due to age. references the best. —— — At Dr. Coverdale’s office, at Decatur, Ind., first Tuesday of each month. Next Visit September Ist

TEACHERS’ INTTITUTE. The teachers institute opened Monday morning at ten o’clock, with about one hundred and fifty teachers present, and prosecpts of a very successful week. An efficient corps of instructors are here under the equally efficient management of Supt. Brandyberry. This morngin's session opened with music under the direction of Prof. Cozine of Evanston, 111. Devotional services were conducted by Rev. Grether of Decatur. Supt. Brandyberry t'en made a few annoucements ■! a welcome address which smacked of his usual good humor and enthusiasm. Prof. Neet, o fValparaiso was introduced and on beginning his discusion of the subject ‘ ‘ Genetic Psychology was vigorously applauded. Bespoke as follows: The family is the most important institution. The teacher must upon attempting to teach, consider three things; first, what the child needs; second, the subjects to be taught, and third the teacher himself. Prof. Neet says the child is least prepared for lite and we do not know what he will become. There are two things that, make the child what he is to be. (a) His heridity, (b) His environment ment. The life of the child has seven periods as follows: Embryo, Foetal. Infancy, Childhood, Adolescence,|Adult and Senescence. Prof. Neet said that the purpose to educaisto make the children wise and virtuous men and women. Prof. Cozine then took the floor and presented his subject, “The Refining Influence of Music’’. He expressed his pleasure at having the opportunity to appear before the teachers of Adams county again. Education he said is experience, not in books but in ourselves. The teacher’s mission to teach is most responsible. When shall she teach music? The refining influence of music begins at the birth of the child. Music aids us in a better appreciation of life. He closed his talk by announcing that each ??*Tinh‘g’’uuririg ’the week’’ would beheld a class in music one half hour before the incoming sessions. After a ten minutes intermission Supt. Brandyberry introduced Prof. Lowden of DePauw University. Mr. Lowden said that he was always glad to talk to teachers because he believes they are the main people on earth. He says he could enjoy institute work more if it were not such a mixed affair as they are ; I>» »-l» ' <«♦ 6* t licit Iners district, grammar and the high ■school teachers, and what interests ■the district teacher does not interest ■ the other grade teachers. The ■primary teacher should be interested in the teaching of the higher ■ work as well as the work of the ■primary grades. The high school ■ teacher should not be indifferent to ■ the instruction of the primary or ■disrict teachers as all trend toward ■development. First,-and in fact ■ a ‘ l the time inspiration. He be■lieves that work should be proses- ■ sienaland that no teacher should ■undermine another teacher. No ■ teacher should live isolated but in- ■ wrmingle with other teahers. He ■ gave an interesting talk on his first ■ experience in school teaching, and ■ wnestly urged the teachers to ■ Ol l upon him after each afternoon ■ session and ask questions upon ■’ C 00l work that may be of value ■ «them. After giving a part oi ■ e outline of his work that he exIs during the week ■ '-upt Brandy berry made a few re■v ‘ and in tr°duched Mr. A. L. lnade a short address or ■VC i7? Ung Peo Pl es ’ Reading Circle said that the reading ■des’ 6 crea^e the child . ~ l>r fading good books. 1! f° rius ideal, the pur ■ aS acc °uiplished. H< ■ ave the members of the

institute some instruction as to the mode of getting the books. Also gave contents of some reading circle books which gave us an idea as to the nature of Morning sesion ended at noon. AFTERNOON SESSION. Afternoon sessi n began with singing after which roll was called and showed an enrollment of 143 members. Mrs. Boucher— then made a few very interesting remarks. Stating that she was glad to ba with us and hoped to come back next year. Prof. Neet— The next subject was taken up by Prof. Neet. He continued the subject taken up during the morning session, “Genetic Psychology.’’ He began by saying that he had sympathy for the teacher who had thirty or more classes every day as he had some similar experience in his early teaching. He dwelled at some length upon points spoken of in his

■ * ■ IRVIN BRANDYBERRY, County Superintendent.

former talk, especialy that i- depends upon herditary and environ ments, what “a child will become.” He asked the question, who knows the true value of human life? And answered it by saying that no one knows its value. The first thing a child does when coming into this world is to cry. He gave probable reasons for this. The proportion of the brain to the body of the child is one to eight. The average weight of the brain of an adult is about three and one half pounds. We have the finest womanhood on earth but the American manhood is lower, which is due to the lack of proper care of the body’ on part of the men. He proved by’ statistics that the average of deaths today’ show that the common statement “That we are growing weaker and wiser,” to be false. The nervous system is the store house of the body, . The child cannot reason or do any abstract thinking. We say the natural child is wightless, squirms, scratches, cries, etc, from morn till night, so it is no wonder that he does not sit quiet while he is in school. The LulxG." 'Cofl fi'AuJil'M ’ ' .’<>* touch of things, to see into things, and to hear things. Prof. Neet gave suitable illustrations which were common to the child, llustrations which were common to everyone and greatly’ appeciated by all Intromission. MONDAY AFTERNOON £ Intermission. Prof. Cozine—Prof. Cozine began a discussion of the subject ‘ Music He opened his talk by saying in part that the chid is the highest favor of creation. And therefore great care should be taken of the child. Prof. Cozine condemned the teacher who permits the child to use the cest tone, but urged the teachers to require of their pupils the natural one, because anything artificial is dangerous to the child. There is now a demand for good music, and so he asks the question what should be brought into music? His answer, only the good, the best and that which the child can understand. So that that music will become attractive to them. In selecting music for the child the teacher should be very careful not select music that would strain the natural voice of the child. After dwelling on the kind of music to be selected he gave a list of songs that, were suitable for the chid. He then concluded his talk by singing the song “America” observing closely the harmony it contained Prof. Boucher of Marion was next introduced, gving a ' er > a ’ * address. He believes that tta teacher should be a pH" And hoped that the teacher wouW feel their great responsibility more bv making broader preparaSta <b«r wort feels that the more he teache. mathematics the greater theprob-

lem becomes. His address concluded by his reading an elegant paper which treated and discussed the living educational questions of the day. The superintendent then stated that many rests would be given during the week in order to prevent restlessness on the listeners. After a five minutes rest Miss Thomas favored the institute with a piano solo, after which was the last subject of the afternoon program. “The Philosophy of Education” was taken up by Prof. Lowden Under the philosophy of education first, comes movement. A stone has life but is not educible. It expands but not because of its own power. Second, education is a process of becoming. The stone’s growth is from without while that of the animal or child is from within. Every child that comes into the world comes with capital, body and brain, yet the capital of one child differs very much from that of another. Third, education is a power of accomodation, which is setting one’s self to one’s environment. It is the man who has a broad education that makes the most out of his environment and gets first place in the world. As an illustration of the third process he cited the book, “Robinson Crusoe.” Fourth, is that of adaptation. Education is a power to adjust ourself. If you are “in Rome do as the Romans do,” unless you have character and power enough to raise them up to a higher plane. Happy is the man or teacher w’ho can adapt himself to the conditions. Prof. Lowden left the idea that it was the lack of power on the part of the teachers to adjust and adapt themselves to the conditions that hinders is the spirit of education. He who is educated properly has the power of accomodation and of adaptation. The next vital point of the talk was the discussion of the growth and development of the child. Man is at his best, physically at the age of from thirty to forty. But who will say that man is at his best intellectually at that age? Prof. Lowden thinks man is at his best intellectually at a more matured age. He then concluded by giving the institute an idea of his next talk. After a few announcements, roll call and song, the institute adjourned until Tuesday morning. TUESDAY MORNING. Institute began Tuesday morning on schedule time by forming a choir and singing, followed by devotional exercises by Rev. White of this city. Another song was sung after which roll was called from Ito 20, inclusive of the gentlemen. Prof. Lowden then continued his talk on “The Philosophy of Education.” He began by saying in part less he be in the spirit. He then rehearsed a portion of his former talk. It is the duty of the parent to aid the child during the years of 1 to 6. in the process of becoming. The progress of development of the flower, animal, or child is due to the process of becoming. He says that if the spirit of education does anything, it gives the man the power of accomodation. Through the pro cess of accomodation man became an inventor. He is still inventing. No complete education unless the heart, the hand, and the brain are developed parallel. Men make success because their heart is as great as their work. According to Webster accomodation means the same as adaptation but the speaker uses the terms to distinguish from natural condition and social conditions. We must believe in evolution. If we do not believe in the Darwinian or Spencerian evolution we must believe in the individual evolution. , We cannot get away from the physical, nor can we elevate ourself by raising ourself by the physical power alone but by the union of the physical, intellectual anil religious power. We elevate ourselves or adapt ourselves to the conditions of life. We lack in phyiscal power, why? Because man hasn’t common sense enough to use his full physical power He concluded by stating the things to be accomplished in the sweet bye and bye. Menders of the institute asked Prof. Lowden | several questions on his talk which I he answered very satisfactorily. | Prof. Neet then added several new ■ tfeas om the questions asked. ■ Intermission. The next subject was that of, i-Theory versus Practice” by Prof 1 Cozine. Quality is everything m 1 the world, so it is in music. It is I

- quality that we want and not quant tity. All theory is the outgrowth of I experience. No outgrowth of expers fence no theory. Prof. Cozine urged the teachers to observe that their 1 scholars sit erect and cultivate deep i breathing. He says that we should t get away from the mechanical power and be able to make the music 3 naturally fill and thrill their bodies, i Prof. Neet then continued his talk 3 on “Physiology.” He believes in - repeating and says that we will save ourselves a great deal of trouble if ’ we do not try to remember that i which we do not expect to repeat, i He believes that the teacher today j does not know enough about the t child and what he does know is only 7 i in scraps and bits. He said further - that if the teachers were sufficiently 3 interested he would try to get more t knowledge of the child. From his i investigation of the four states, 3 namely, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan, he discovered that fewer f than 40 per cent of the boys and i girls graduate in common schools i course and fewer than 20 per cent i graduate in the high school. He - then said that the natural boy loves i to talk and quite often talks where > he hadn’t ought to. And this love I of talking he carries into the school i room. This he illustrated by in- ■ stances common to the boy. The ’ child can not only falk, but he can • imagine. He then gave the various . ideas that are held relating the use 1 of the fairy stories. Whether or not s they should be introduced to the > child is a question yet. Prof. Neet . thinks that good or bad can grow i out of anything. So he would encourage the child to read good fairy’ ' stories as they are profitable in developing the imagination of the ■ child. Prof. Neet then stated that he never saw a boy that wouldn’t fight, steal or lie. If he did it wasn’t ■ the natural child. The first instinct : of the life the child is defense and he will li3 in order to defend him- : self in theft. After a few illustra- ■ tions and saying in part that children are naturally humorous his > talk closed. Roll call and adjourni ment until 1:30. TUESDAY AFTERNOON. Afternoon session began with a few announcements and singing, after which Prof. Lowden continued his subject, “The Philosophy’ of Education.” He began by’ stating that there is no development without growth, an idea presented in the morning session. The teacher must constantly change in order to move with the procession. And if he 1 does not keep up with the procession others who are up with the times will take his place. Prof. Lowden stated that if the school boards would send a few teachers to various parts of the United States > it certainly would be very profitable because of the great inspiration they would bring back to the • Tfsiv’’AtiSAci’'--A. l-.'a’CJ-make the greatest progress or suc-

L. E. OPLINGER The General Institute Secretary.

cess must be of mild temperament. , The teacher must be young even at the age of sixty and can be young if he has a mind to. In order to keep up with the procession the teacher must be young. He also said that a child is safer with a young teacher of the age of sixty, and that he would prefer his child under her care for reason of her rich experience. He then spoke of the condition of the school room. The seats are not suitable for the child. Next the lighting and temperature of the room is not good and all tend to . hinder the progress of growth of the j child. The teacher is not a thermometer nor a barometer, for the ; physical conditon of the teacher i may not permit her to judge; so Prof. LoyMej urged the teachers to purchase a thermometer and barojneter, and aliove all see that the Condition of the child, physically as I well as morally and religiously is

good. Prof. Lowden says that he would teach the boy to cook, and if he wishes to bake Jes him be a baker. What is the difference if the boy will become the greatest baker in the world. You say’ it would not pay, but it will pay, as far as the process of life is concerned. By’ all means let the child choose his profession. If a child would be a physician give him all the training possible to make him all that he can become in that profession. No man or teacher can afford to keep out of the university, even if he be the age of fifty; because, by development alone can he enjoy life to its fullest extent. He concluded by stating that the child should be taught memory gems and spelling at the ages of 8 tol2 or 15. Question by Superintendent: At what age shoud the child enter the public school? Prof. Lowden: That depends upon the conditions c f the child in the home. If the parents power to develop their children be good leave them in the home but if they are not good the child should be put in the kindergarten. But at an average Prof. Lowden thinks that the age of six is very good age for them to enter . A very interesting discussion followed. Intermission. George Woodward arrived home Friday morning from Revena, Ohio, where he purchased a modern and beautiful funeral car for the use of Woodward & Ball in their undertaking business. It will lie one of the best cars in this part of the state and shows the spirit of aggresive business principles in the firm. It was shipped Friday and arrived the first of this week. Conn Kelley and Amanda Elliott both natives of Jefferson township were married Friday morning at the office of the clerk of the Adams circuit court. The ceremony was performed by Esq. J. H. Smith at an early hour, but not too early’ for an audience of the court house employe, s who were out in force. All had ajhilaripus good time including the happy bride and groom. The ceremony’ was simple but nevertheless binding, the same being followed by earnest congratulations of their many friends present. The groom is a son of Jonathan Kelley, one of the well known citizens of Jefferson township. It is said that ten thousand people witnessed the contest in S.tn Francisco Friday night for the heavy weight championship of the world, the principals in the same being the renowned pugilists James J. Jeffries, the present heavy weight champion of the world, and James J. Corbett who formerly’ held the belt. It was an easy Jeffries victory from the first to the tenth round when the enoounfler fyjd.ed ... .The defeated contestant had many admirers in this city and it was a disappointment to them that “Gentlemanly Jim” did not show up to a better advantage. But he has run his race as a pugilist, and will have to content himself on the laurels once won, but now lost. The purse was for $60,000 the third largest purse ever contested for in the prize ring. • ndi-rted by J D. Nid linger Wedneeday proved the greatest event of the kind ever conducted in this section. Stock men were here from all over the state as well as from Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and ' Nebraska, and we were informed, that evening by’ one of those per J sent that it was one of the most sue ' oessful events of the kind he ever witnessed and he has been in the * business for years. Fifty’ head of pigs were disposed of at an average of forty’ one dollars making a' total of $2050 and when you consider that these Durocs were only a ! few’ months old you will realize that it was a wonderful sale. Such an event usually requires a day of hard work but Wednesday’s sale was certainly’ an exception for it was all over within ten hours and every head sold. A number of telegram bids were received. Besides the auction John sold three head of Durocs at his farm before the sale for each SIOO making a total for the day of 12350 for fifty three head. Mr. Nidlinger is very’ much elated over his success and will hold another’similar sale this fall. He still has eighty’ three head i of Durocs on hand. A sale of this j kind advertises Adams county and ' benefits in more ways than one, and Mr. Nidlinger's hustling qualities are to be admired,

A story is told about a woman in New York who paid a grocery bil] that had been standing for twenty-seven years and then obtained the first night’s sound sleep she had had in all that time. If any of the delinquent subscribers to this paper are troubled with insomnia, they might try the above course. When the county commissioners meet next Saturday they will make an order for the issuance of Ixmds to cover the construction of the tw T o St. Mary's township macadam roads, the contracts for which were given to Davis Dailey’ and E. Woods & Co. The sale of the bonds will likely take place some time during the first days of September. The total issue will amount close to $29,000, the amount of the contracts as bid in. A disposition of the property of Henry Schumm of Schumm, Ohio, little station east of Willshire on the Clover Leaf, has not yet been made and his general store is still in the hands of a receiver. Recently Mr. Schumm made an assignment of his property on account of pressing financial affairs, and it was found that his assets amounted to $15,000 with only $7,800 in liabilities. Most of his creditors were unsuspecting farmers and the loss which they’ sustained makes them very indignant. Mr. Schumm is the son of the founder of the place which bears his name and has been in business for twelve years. The Schumm general store, two story’ brick building which belongs to the failing concern and a fine S3OOO elevator was also recently added to their property. In addition Henry Schumm was railroad agent, express agent and postmaster and his failure has not yet been reconciled to the minds of his townsmen and country neighbors. Charles Archbold a surviving partner for the grocery firm of George W. Archbold & Son, opened the store Saturday and began a sale that will end in closing out the entire stock and fixtures. This is made necessary in order to settle the estate of G. W. Archbold deceased. In all probability after the sale of the entire grocery stock and fixtures Charles Archbold will locate in Louisville, Kentucky, where he has been offered the management of the cereal and canned goods department in a large w’holesale house With this, offer is attached a very commensurate salary with additional stipulations for ad writing, and in this line Charley takes high rank. Many compliments have come to him for his superior knowledge and natural ability displayed in artistically arranging in block type various advertisements. Besides ..this .be is a. model for s many years was the man behind the throne in keeping the proper life in his father’s business, even before he became a member of the firm. Whatever he may do, his many friends here wish him that staple brand of success that assures progress and all kinds of prosperity. In conversation with a travling man the information was given out that the Great Northern Indiana Fair known state, not excepting the great and only state fair. He said that at Huntington, Bluffton, Warren , Marion, Jonesboro and in fact every place he stops in this part of the state he hears inquiries and desires for catalogues. This condition of affairs will certainly be gratifying to the management of the Great Northern ludiana, and will tend to add interest all over Adams county. It is a fact that at the present ritte more entries have been made than the association has room to accomodate. They will be equal to the emergency, however, and if additional buildings are not completed tents will be brought into service, and every one who comes to contest for premiums will be well cared for. The date is September 22-25 and if the weather man behaves himself, the largest crowd ever assembled in Decatur will be here in Decatur at that time. And none will go away disappointed as the displays will simply be unparalleled. The same spirit of energy that has been the important feature making the fairwhat it is, is now busily at work for the coming exhibit. President George Tricker is a tireless worker and being surrounded with a faithful company of lieutenants everything is working towards making their exhibit of 1903 a record breaker.