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INSTITUTE IS OVER GOMPLETE SUGGESS

SESSIONS WELL ATTENDED AND LECTURES BY ELSON AND CHUBB HIGHLY APPRE-

CIATED BY TEACHERS AND VISITORS.

WAS THE BEST EVER HELD

Is the Opinion Expressed By All Teachers of the County Supt. George J. Ricliman Expresses

Confidence in Result of Year's Work With His Efficient Corps of Instructors in Every Township—Instructors Leave For New Fields of Labor.

The Thursday afternoon session of the County Teachers' Institute was probably the most interesting as well as the most important of any session yet held, and was enjoyed by a large crowd.

Thursday Afternoon Session. Institute convened at 1:15 by singing "Work, For the Night is Coming." Dr. Elson's subject for the afternoon was "The Ohio Constitutional Convention," to which he was a delegate. He said: "Our National Constitution has

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"The convention convened January 6, 1912, and continued in session until June. Then adjourned to meet for on6 day, August 26th. The first article to be put through was my own bill, and I was very much interested in it. This bill provides that in all civil cases the decision of three-fourths of a jury shall make a verdict. This does away with some of the possibilities of jury bribing. In many cases, in which 'big interests' were con-

are the advantages you gain by trading with the IH local dealer. He is a good judge of values in farm ma-

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I manure spreaders are made in both return and endless apron "styles, but all aprons run alike on large rollers. Non-friction roller bearings are used wherever practical, making the machine easy on the horses. The feed is variable and positive. The machines pulverize the manure and distribute it evenly in alight or. heavy coat, as may be needed. Because they distribute manure properly, I spreaders use. less than half as much manure as fork spreading to cover the same amount of ground. They make one ton of manure go as far as two, arid do better fertilizing with far less' labor than the old-fashioned method. A

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cerned, it has been proven that one of the jurymen has been bribed, causing a 'hung' jury. "It is easier to bribe one man than it is to bribe four. Then, too, it only requires a majority to render a decision in the Supreme Court and in the Electoral College, yet in our lower courts it requires a unanimity. "Another article is one changing the Circuit Court to «a court of appeals, and making its decision final except in cases involving capital punishment, or inolving a constitutional question. Another is the home rule for cities, allowing cities to frame their own charter, make their own laws, instead of having them made for them by the State Legislature. One article provides for the abolition of capital punishment."

now been in force for a century I institute on this question. More and a quarter and nowhere do we voted for the abolishment of capi-

hear anyone expressing a desire for a new National Constitution, but, on the other hand, that many of the states have changed their state constitutions more than once. Massachusetts is the only state now governed by a constitution framed before the ratification of our National Constitution. "The convention to which I had the honor to be chosen as a delegate was the fourth constitutional convention that has been called in Ohio. The first constitutional convention framed our present constitution and the other two constitutions were rejected by the people. "On next Tuesday, September 3d, the constitution drafted by the convention of 1912 will be voted upon by the people. The constitution to be voted upon is in the form of forty-two amendments to the present constitution. I shall only have time enough to discuss for you a few of what I think are the most important.

Here Dr. Elson took a vote of the

tal punishment than voted for the retaining of it. "Still another one provides that every man who has any stocks of any mining company, or any com-(twenty counties of Western Michipany, to sell must first go before the State Legislature and prove to it that his proposition is one of a bona fide kind. He must tell who is at the head of the company, and in fact prove to the Legislature without a doubt, that his proposition is absolutely honest, after which, if the department sees fit, they may issue this agent a permission to sell his stock in the state. This has been tried in Kansas, and has been proven to be an excellent law, for about fourteen out of every fifteen of such agents have been refused permission to operate in the state.

One article of great importance is the one favoring Woman Suffrage." Here also a vote of the women was taken and those against Woman Suffrage were greatly in the majority. The audience took part in the discussion, asking questions and offering suggestions, which were listened to with great interest by all present. Many announced themselves as being "on the fence," while some were for and some against Woman Suffrage. Many points, pro and con, were introduced, but it was decided not to settle the question definitely today, but to leave that for the Ohioans to do at the polls on next Tuesday. The last question discussed was that of the initiative and referendum. The direct initiative is forbidden, as all laws must pass through the Legislature first.

Here also the institute took part in the discussion, asking questions and offering suggestions. Taken as a whole this talk was the most interesting to the entire county of any given thus far. There were many visitors, including members of the Hancock County Bar, in attendance.

Following this lecture, Miss Elizabeth Williams rendered a vocal solo that was highly appreciated by the audience.

Dr. Chubb's address was on the reading of the individual. This was a talk of great interest to all, especially to the teachers. The professor read a list of fifty books which would make a most complete library for anyone. The list was chosen after many weeks of careful study, and also by the aid of many noted college professors, editors and writers. Following is the list of books. It would be well for each citizen of this county to keep this list, for the reading of these books would give one a very good education as far as literature is concerned.

Arabian Nights. Plutarch's Lives. Don Quixote. Les Miserables. Two Plays by Aeschylus. Two Plays by Sophocles. Plato's Apology. Divine Comedy. Iliad. Faust. The Bible. Rubaiyat. Moliere. Pere Goriot. Anna Karemina. Longfellow's Poems. Franklin's Autobiography. The Skethc Book. Last of the Mohicans. Lincoln's Speeches and Writings. Huckleberry Finn. Walt Whitman.

Poe's Poems and Tales. Walden. Emerson's Essays. The. Scarlet Letter. Chaucer's Prologue. The Fairy Queen. Shakespeare, "i Pilgrim's Progress.*,/ ^Paradise Lost. ^Gulliver's Travels. '/"David Copperfield.f

Robinson Crusoe. Ivanhoe.

Sartar Resartus.^ Pippa Passes^,

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30,000 LESS FARMS

(Next Private .Car Excursion, September 17th.)

IN ILLINOIS there are 12,297 less farms, in Iowa 11,578, and in Indiana 6,412 less than there were in the year 1900. The farms that remain are that much larger. During the same period farm renters have increased over 8,000 in Indiana, 13,000 in Illinois and 10,000 in Iowa. A record of 30,000 less owners and 31,000 more renters in Ityears in three. states. There were 251,181 tenant farmers in those states in 1910. MACHINERY now does much of the farm work. The older farmers with the large profits secured during the recent years of high prices for farm products have been acquiring more land and the machinery to work it. Land in those states has become too costly for the younger generation, and as a result they have been "crowded out" into distant states and into the cities until the rural population of Indiana, Illinois and Iowa has actually been reduced. IN MICHIGAN the conditions are Manistee, with 30,000 people on the far more favorable for the average edge of the tract healthful clifarmer. There are 3,699 more farms mate, purest water, plentiful rainthan there were in 1900 there are fall, pretty lakes and trout streams, 2,223 more owners the farms have good roads and good schools, grown on an average 5 acres larger and only 476 have been added toHhe number of tenants. Good for Michigan! But the credit belongs largely to the Fruit Belt of Western

Michigan. Out of the gain in tho number of farms "3,574 were in the

gan, along the Lake Michigan shore. The losses of the rest of the state were within 125 of the

son, Manistee and Lake Counties is the geographical center of this district and is the center of the big .development and settlement now going on. MY LAND offers permanency to the 40 or 80-acre farmer in a wide diversity of crops. In the wheat and corn belts fences are being torn down to enlarge fields where each machine displaces twenty men and as many horses.

Full particulars can be had by

THE SWIGART PLAN is liberal, meets you more than half way. Terms $10 to $50 down, and $5 to $10 per month on 40 acres. My references are the First National Bank of Chicago'and the Manistee Savings Bank, of Manistee, Mich. I give perfect title. I know the needs of farmers and my policy is to satisfy, not simply to sell. My contract provides that if you should

gains. The Swigart Tract in Ma- die, the farm will be deeded to your family free from further payments. Prices $10 to $35 per acre, and much land at $17 per acre.

I HAVE recently added a considerable area of land to the Swigart

DROP a postal for, a.'38-page booklet and a large map. They are free. All statements, made about the soil, crops, climate, etc., in my literature are conservative and give a clear and accurate understanding of what the average man can accomplish. INVESTIGATE the 10-acre model tracts for fruit, truck and poultry near towns also residence and

Tract, so that it is still the largest business lots, $50 and up in two new towns on the Pere Marquette Ry., and summer resort lots on the

and best selection in the Fruit Belt. There are over a thousand 40-acre pieces. The conditions are ideal for general farming. Every farmer can raise his own mutton, beef and pork and have his own milk, poultry and fruit. One can raise here as successful crops of wheat, rye, oats, barley and timothy as anywhere, extra fine crops of clover, alfalfa and vetch, remarkable crops of all vegetables and potatoes and orchards after 4 to 6 years' development yield $200 and mor6 net profit per acre. COME WITH ME on the 8% hours' trip from Chicago, talk to the settlers, examine the soil and see the crops. See the gently rolling to level lay of the land, the good drainage. An ideal location just the right distance from Lake Michigan excellent shipping facilities by both lake and rail, and local markets, including Ludington and

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Essays of Elia. The Golden Treasure. Vanity Fair. Boswell's Biography of Johnson. Adam Bede. In Memoriam. Idylls of the King. Kipling's Jungle Book and Tales of the Plain. Prometheus.

Friday Morning Session. Institute opened by singing "Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean." Dr. Elson conducted the devotional and read the twelfth chapter of Paul. Supt. Richman then announced the time of the different township institutes, which will be as follows:

Blue River and Jackson joint in-, stitute, at Charlottesville, Sept. 7th. Brandywine at Carrollton, Sept. 14th.

Brown at Wilkinson, Sept. 6th. Buck Creek at Mt. Comfort, Sept. 13th.

Center at Greenfield, Sept.. 5th. Green at Eden, Sept. 12th. Sugar Creek at New Palestine, Sept. 11th.

Vernon at McCordsville, Sept. 11. Dr. Chubb's talk this morning was on the beautiful and useful life of Alice Freeman Palmer, whose work at Wellessly College is widely known. This story of her life was told as only Dr. Chubb can tell it and it certainly left a deep impression with the audience.

Dr. Elson's talk was on "The Teaching of History." He said: "The successful teacher is always open to new ideas and new. suggestions. Give the pupils something that they can understand, but do not make it too babyish, but all the time be drawing their minds upward to a higher plane. Use different text books, get the ideas of different writers, then form opinions of your own. Four rules for the study of history are as follows: First, Don't hurry. Second, Take notes as you read. Third, Review often and, fourth, make a change that is, regale your classes with'Something new in the way of reciting." ?rr fe^This talk was one of vital interest to teachers, and might well be put into practical,Neveryday usq

Wellston Chain of Lakes. Ask for plat and descriptive matter of these properties also. MY NEXT EXCURSION LEAVES my Chicago offices at 11:30 a. m., Tuesday, September 17th. A special Pullman cap will be attached to the Pere Marquette train, as usual, for the exclusive use of my party no extra charge. You are back in Chicago at 7 a. m., either Thursday or Friday following, being absent only one or two days, as you prefer. Train passes through Michigan City (P. M. depot only) at 1:25 p. Round trip rate from Chicago, or Michigan City to Wellston, Mich., $6. Get tickets after boarding my car. Fare rebated on your purchase. Good accommodations for both men and women at Michigan headquarters. Teams and guides free. addressing George W. Swigart,

The Closing Session.

The institute opened by singing "The Star Spangled Banner." "The Experimental Life." This was a lecture on the education of mankind, and was full of good, sound truths from beginning to end. In his talk the speaker said that although we find trees whose ago dates back 3,000 years, yet the average boy or girl, at the age of seven years, has lived more real life than the oldest tree in existence."

Dr. Elson classed his lecture as "Mosaic," or as being made up of many parts. One of these parts is 'The Teacher as a Member of Society." He said that a successful teacher should take an active part in the work of the community, the work of the home, the social life of the neighborhood and also an active part in the work of the church.

He also said: "Do not try to specialize in some subject which you hate." Dr. Elson advocates a liberal education. That is, an education along many lines. He said: "Do not-be a jack of all trades and master of none, but be a jack of all trades and master of one." "Among the functions of an education are, first, to make a living by second, to acquire knowledge and, third to entertain and amuse ourselves."

In closing he said the true end of education is to find your purpose and stick to it until you accomplish it."

Both speakers expressed themselves as more than pleased with the treatment accorded them by the teachers and people of Hancock county, while the teachers cannot speak in too high terms of the enjoyment and benefits they-have received from this week's institute.

This has most certainly been the banner year for Hancock County Institute. Dr. Chubb goes from here to Madison county, and Dr. Elson to Tipton county.

In an address at the close of the institute, County Supt. George J. RiChman said he had no lears for the outcome of the coming school term with so efficient a corps of tftaOers at the helm,

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