Jasper Weekly Courier, Volume 21, Number 36, Jasper, Dubois County, 5 September 1879 — Page 1

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I'KICK OK'hUKSOKirTIOX. Single Subscription, for lifty Nos., $1 50 For six mouths, : : : : : 1 (X) K ITKS OF AIVKTSKIJfO. For square,t10 lines or less, 1 week, $1 00 Each SHbsequeut insertion, 76 ets. Longer advertisements at the same rate, a fraction over even square or squares, counted as a square. These are the term for transient advertisements; ft reasonable deduction will be made to regular .IhahI I s rt Hlivcrimcia. v?B nf .nnnlntmant of adminis- - :. ... , trators ana toga nonces oi use c.miui u lie I'Aiu lit m i '-v. - I. ..-I.I I.. ..Inaiino AXKOOXCINO CANDIDATES. For Township Officers, oach For County " " Fer District, Circuit, or State, $ 1.00, 2.00 5.00 For the Jl":r Covairn. Jtcport of tho Work of lubois CotiHty Teachers Association. Tl nnnimittoo nnnoinind bv the ASS Nation to make a report of tho work i

done at tho present meeting beg leave tojeulation that the financial was small; the

nr.('Ut the following The exercises were opened by an ad dnss bv Mr. E. K. Hrundick, who wcl coined the Association to tho town of Huntingbiirgh, and who discussed the! question as to whether or not our pnhlicj schools were reallv free, in thr broad sii.e of tlit word. He cave come niter

citing statistics relative to the cost of thejipal incentive to his work, and is the Hilinols ami whence the money was dc-.goad of the successful teacher. Let the rived which supported them. , final judgment be " Well done good and

Mr. Walton iiddivseu ttie Aneinuou on 'Object- and ISenofits of Teachers As.ociatioiif." He ably discussed the 7

il.ii.rm Mud lii.H.'.lits of associations nndlTi.ichir."yaid (hat It was asubicet which

the benefits which might bo derived from - litem, urging the necessity of a closer lnitVioiial bund among tef'lici, anu frliowiny the benefit that might bo de-, rived from mutual aid, consultation and advice. He showed the iuiluence which such associations woulil have upon tne

progress of oar mMiouK ny mouiungj Sanitary h'uics." The subject was puWic opinion. Teachers were wielding' treated under the heads of ckaulines, h Hiwer ("Hperinr to all others in the light, temperature and ventilation. The liulf and it must b? wielded tor good or ti-Hcln-r huuld pay clos-c attention to it would he lur evil, . fneatness and eleaulincs?, and try to make Mr. fleiwner addressed the Assoc!-' (he school-room attractive, by decorating fllinn on ih Hihjeet of" flood Maimers" the wnll with pictures, botanical orgeohmiiiig the term and showing that it i logical specimens, &c. Strict attention was Kotldii more than the carrying out jdmuld be paid to ventilation, as bad vontf'the iJohleu Utile. He Showed the in-fiition was the fruitful source of very CMce which good mauilerrt would huvel many furious diseases Due attention open $ucutji hi life, and gave rensons should be paid to the proper lighting; of whv thev should be taught in the public the school-room, because of the influence I." I .. U -.1 . V..i. .... .. , 1 ...I

Mr. J. D. Enlow discussed the "Char-

aeteristics of the Sucessful Teacher.'' comfortable temperature, and a thermomshowing he should learn that ''the fear of tcr should be suspended in the room the Lord was the beginning of wisdom," and frequently consulted. Teach just that he should teach principles, not enough anatomy to enable the pupil to points, and that at all times he should understand the iuiporlaiico and relation

govern himself, .Mr. J. M. Pleasant ,,:u' a PM'r 0,1 ' Order." shewing that order prevailed whenever nature operated and disorder among the works of art. He advocated regularity in school work, and iid that wane uniform oyKtem or syllabus of school work fhotlld bo adopted for all our county schools. The benetits of wriiien examinations, aim me nccuesuy of leaving some record of his work, and o cncli MMiolar h standing was shown. Mr. W, L. Kdmison thought that he shuuld attempt an impossibility should he attempt to show " How to make Township Institute a Succes." He delivered an eloquent addre upon sue cess in general, showing that it depended upon energy and an indomitable determination to succeed which knew no such word as 44 fail." He criticised several ofthose teachers who attended our Township Institute. aHd then attempted to shirk their duty. Ho showed the responsibility wliirh rested upon each teacher to "throw into his work in Township Institutes, both energy and enthusiasm. He thought, in closing his remarks, that Township Institutes could be made success if every teacher would take hold and help. Mr. W. J. I'uitt impressed upon the members the weight of the subject of "tCclation of Parents to School-!." He said, "parents have duties to perform, but it is perplexing for a teacher to say what those duties are." Thero i too cnuch indifference, unconcern ami neglect among parents. They expect too much f Officers and teachers. There ia cer tainly a duty for parents to perforin. Hew can a teacher labor with zeal and sympathy when he receives no co-operation from parents ? Parents frequently neglect or ah irk theirduty. They think taut they have done their duty when thoy have selected tho teacher, and so fold their arms and look oil. A parent' duty doe not stop with the selection of a teacher. A parent is the child's fust teac.W. A aavngo docs not neglect his duty as a teacher and as civilization advaaces wore care is taken with the child's

entire education. Thoy cm dlwSvrt first outer the $rhoul-roimu wo, find!

cj.I and religions. Government am! so

cU V ifet feel the effects of homo trainn and parents should not leave all (lie training of the child to the teacher : yet a teacher has his dutv to perform and he should not shirk it. Reverence and obedience should ho taught to the child Irom Us infancy, tor disrespect for superiors is a common defect of American character. These are subjects for homo training, but teachers may very much control aiid direct them. The riirht namis in regard to trutli ami falsehood should be inculcated. Every deception is a lie, and practised upon a child blunts its moral sense. Parents should visit the schools ami encourage the teachers. 1 hey should never let the child know but that the tcachci is the right man in the right place, and if they cannot say ,.! nC 1.1... ;i. .l.t. " ?""w 'V ?" bV hi narcnis vibii uio scnoois. lliOV snow bt)Uj ( , , ,. : , - . I. . - tercsted, and the good ettccU cannot be estimated. It encourage competent teachers and detects niconipetont ones. bchoois should be frequently visited by school officers. Mr. I. A. Holin addressed the Asso ciation on the subject of The Teachers Howard," and said it was a difficult matter to determine when a teacher re ceives his reward. Ho treated tho sub ject under three heads, viz: Financial, parental and future Ho showed by calparental was too apt to bo exerted on the wrong side; but that to tho future he must look for his srrand reward. The futuro reward is indeed grand and glorious. Hi, pupils when grown, will honor and respect him; but his greatest reward is the consciousness that ho has performed his dutv. This should he the fnhlul servant' Mr. P.M. IMIderback, in discussing tlte eubiect "Who Shall Select the intercsto all who arc interested in public schools. He gave it as hi opinion that the trustee should select the teacher, for parents do not usuallv discriminate enough between the capabilities of can didatcs, jir. h. J. hnlow read a paper on ,' ti.rl.f it nm i liftilt nil f 1 fetlll litntl 1 i iifiMt t,...,.v... .... organs, i no room snoom uv nopi ui of organs, just enough physiology to cnablo tliem to tiintertaiui their itinctious, and rnough hygiene to enable them to understand the laws of health, in regard to exercise, ventilation, bathqing, itc. Mr. II. (.'. Fink read a declamation on the "Civil Progress of the United States." llcspoko of the rapid growth of our couutrv in population, commerce, &cM ami cuiuraieti us prccuicouuiuou wuh that of a hundred years ago. Mis Dora Hope read an essay on JMquette in School," She said fhat etiquette is an essential part of true po liteness : etiquette and politeness arc in separable, and in proportion as the moral nature cultivated, the rllcct oti true politeness is recognized. W c have no right to cultivate the intellectual and physical, to the neglect of the moral pow ers, we should teacu mat attention should be given to all. A great many traits, social, political and inOial, may be traced to the school-room. Children are irnml imitntdf tlimoftfnm snt !l "find lV. ample, for as tho character of the teacher is, o will mat or -the pupil uc. uay uy day, month by month, the pupil char acter is moulded, so tho teaqher should

bring to bear upon the pupil, that best of.appointcd organist by the Chair. Inter-

all influences a grood example. A cheerful ''good morning," or a pleasant " good evening, or a simple "thaukyou" is easy to say, and a due observance ot these 'little traits of true politeness will have their rllcct on tho etiquette ot the pupil. Sclinoi-ronim should be made attractive. School -olBcers and tiatrons

do not see this MJtitteriu the properIight.;netic method over any other now in use.

A fow mottoes or ornaments ban upon the wall will be far from out on place, and will give a cheerful and pleasant glow to the "school-room. Mis Mary Jutt read au essay upon " Morals." She said the happiness of all depended upon a high standard of morality in society. Teachers should in struct their children in the fundamental

principals 6f Christianity, and shouldlelass.

point them to the Divine Character as the grand model ot morality. Mr. M, S. Lamar's paper treated on "Triiancv." Mr. Lamar said that when

iuteresteil in the new administration, but if we allow interest to die they grow

negligent and tardy. The teacher should not neglect his dutv or the ntinilH will become careless and indilleront. If the habit of truancy exists, we should attempt to broak it up by arousing tho interest of the pupil in Ida work. We would bo kerimnu the same school if half were away, but we would not be teaching it. On Thursday evening the Association met for a social, musical and forensical entertainment, and tho following resolu tion was presented, partially debated and tinally adopted by a tousing vote of the people present: Kesolved, That tho 1 own ship Trustees should select the teachers in accordance with tho spirit of tho law. Mr. O. L. Kelso o Herod an address on the subject of " How to couduct a recitation." I. Ho thought that tho teacher should make a thorough preparation prior to tho time for recitation, then call hisclasaand and consider the object or title of tho lesson. II. Objects of recitations: 1st. To test pupils knowledge of the subject under consideration. 2d. To drill pupils in correct use of language. 3d. To form right liaoiU in pupils. 4th. To add new knowledge of the subject by observation, or by oral testimony. 5th. To fix in pupils minds what has been studied or observed. III. Means of securing above objects or onds. 1st. 11 v direct ouostioiis. 2d. Hy being an example and taking advantage of every opportunity to assist. 3d. Hy teaching how to come to the class. itli. Call attention to tho objects around and supply others by oral testimony. 5th. Keview. Teachers should take advantage of primary and secondary aids ottered in Asso ciations and Institutes, Mr. A. M. Sweeney read an excellent and well prepared essay on " JLho uolation of Illiteracy to Crime?' Iiy way of il lustration, ho compared crime to a poisonous streoui described in uncivil history, which was purilied by the Prophet, who applied his remedy at tho fountain-head of the stream. He then led tho Association over what he termed a dry and dusty road of facts, but which, nevertheless, proved interesting, owing to the fact that it led us to the fouutaiu-hcad of at least SO per cent, of the bitter and costlv waters of the stream of crime, the name of which (the natives said) was ignorance, but our essayist gave it the more refined and elegant name of illiteracy. "We, as teacher, should endeavor to tholwst of our ability to assist the paroii I c to noillv the .salt of instruct inn to I . .....!.. ...I.i.l. -.., ......1 ... ...f UK- lUllllKUIl WHICH WIIJ lUlIU II) MVCUIlMI .t1!UHl nurilY its bitter ami poiSoiiOU3 waters, Mr. 0. K. Clarke's paper treated on " Wants of Home Teachers and how to Supply them." The pajwr s-howed that mature thoughts had been bestowed upon the subject of the .teacher' wants, and demonstrated that their chief want was abetter preparation for their profession, and that study, energetic labor will sup ply bis wants J. E. Walton 1. E. WrAI.TONl 0. C. Ci.auke, Committee. liMMA Hoi'K, 1 C livtM Fur the J.tiicr Courlc r. Prodeedings of Dubois County Teachers' Institute. Institute met in tho Court-room, August 25lh, 18", and was called to order by A. M. Sweeney, Secretary of the last t-ession ; and on motion, 0. C. Cooper, Co. Sept., was elected President; "W. h. Kdmison, Vice President; J. E. Walton, Secretary, and E. A. Hope Assistant Secretary. The Chair appointed G. M. Huston and Mis Dora Hope as Critics for the day. The President then read some rules for the government of the In stitute, and made a few pointed remarks in regard to the object and benefit of the Institute, and on motion the rules were adopted. The names of the teachers prccnt were then enrolled. Mr. G. M. Ilallwach was mission of ten minutes. Music " Hold the Fort." Prayer by Superintendent. Tho subject of Phonetic spelling was thou presented by Mr. J. M. Pleasant. Ho gayo some interesting scraps of the ll!tatf-tm if tSiwillSiiir tt.itHiwr .i nl ti.,,titin. ami showed the advantages of the l'ho ll.O.W. J TJV,Mjb, t ,1111, Will l Iflllll, Hccess until 1 o'clock p. m. AFTKUXOOX SKSStO.V. House opened with muoby the organ. Classification of Animal llodios, was then presented by Prof. C. E, Clarke. He gave the several classes of created things, and then proceeded to classify the animal kingdom by Using suggestive questions and eliciting answers from the Hemarks were called for ami respond ed to by .1. M. Pleasant, C. II. Osborn,.!, E. Walton. W. W, Gullet, P. back and G. M. llallwachs. , JS. w Alton. W. W, Utillct, P. M. HilderThe subject of Penmanship wn-t then

gave hi method of teaching the UrstlCobb then delivered an address ott

lour principles in tho formation of thethe subject of "Education," in an elo

small letters of tho alphabet. Interims sion ami music. How to teach the Tonogranhv of Du bois county, was presented by J. I). Un to w. Itctnarka were made by several member of the Institute. The Critics! then made their reports which were well prepared, icoccss until 7 :ou p. in. 7:30 p. tn. Singing by the Choir. j.iie resolution Uosolved, That Township Instituted fifimilrl lirt nlwilicilinil urn a tu nal atirll a motion made that it be adopted, wiw uieii msctissoii uy several iiiciuucr. ; The question was then put and lost, on a division of the house. The Choiii sang, "uo burv Thv Sorrow." Ad journed. TUKSDA.V, AUGUST 26, 1870. House opened with music and prayer uy hiipcrintenucntat 8:45. Tho minutes were read, amended and approved. Holl call and new name cii rolled. Tho Chair appointed Miss Lvdia IJanta ami .Mr. w. J. I'uclt as Unties. Primary spelling was presented by Co. uppriiiieiiiieut. no aitvanceii tho use; of the word mclhod, and gave some instructions in tho best mode of present ing it to tho pupil. Hemarks were made by It. A. Hall uf 0. E. Clarko and J. E "Walton. How to teach " Compound - . . . .I iXumbers," was well presented by 11. A. liol'tu. Mr. C. H. O-sborn presented the subject, "How to teach Lines and Spacing in Penmanship." lie started with an apology, but ended with some good work. How to teacli the "Geoi'ranhv and Survey of Indiaua." was mesented

uy v. u. iiarivQ in au able and coinpre- s-uuu hensive manner. The Choir sang " OiiceM1-"

ji . . . for All."' i'he Siqerinteiidcut made few remarks on the subject of ''Township Institutes." dtecos3 until 1 o'clock p. m. AFTEKXOO.V SESSION. Music by tho Choir. The " O?cou System " was presented by C. E. Clarke i-.. ..i, . iii uiu iorm oi Biiggepiivu ljucsuoiis ami elicited aiHwers, which proved interest

iug and instructive. The subject outlay.

" How to (each Primary Heading," was presented by 3Irs. L. K. Uraden, in a comprehensive manner. Mr. A. M.

Sweeney then presented the subject ofjtnannerl

" Composition," in a very interesting manner, and gave bin mode of teaching it. The Co. Supt.and Prof. Clarke mado a few remarks on tho subject. The Query Hox," wa then examined. The Critics made their reports, which were very complete and just. The roll was called. The President read as the subject for the evening session, " Progress in hducatirtn. ' The Choir then sang "Whosoever "Will," and the Institute! took a recess until 7 :S0 p. tn. KVKNIXG SKSStON. The Choir then sang somn beautiful pieces. l)i,cnsion on the subject of the Progres in Education," was introduced by J. E. Walton, and further discussed by several others. Music. liMiiuto ad journed. AV H 1 ) X 1 IS I ) A Y, AUGUST 27 1879 Institute opened with 'music ;by the CJhoir and pt aver by .1. K. n alton. 31ii;utes vvcro read and auuroved. Un motion, the member were permit-! ted to answer to their names by quoting an appropriate motto. Tho roll was then called. J ho Choir sang " Precious Prom-! ifje." I be Prciiiieut appointed Miss!

Jennie CdcZcn and Mr. W. I). PI aisa.it aml nrVtM. and by n sweeping Critics. Mi- Dora Ilope presented theU,.,,. lf tlmnkfiil.us all tlm u-IoihIb iuV

subject ot "Parsing, and was followed f,l0 Institntc Jn jllfi,,cl. Hll(1 ,ho Mirrotiudby several others. The nrcaentatioii ot country, were thanked lor their the subject created considerable !iterest.i.jj',miess " Prof. C. E. Clarke presented the subject, 0n mot!oi,t tho Insli0 Hdjourucd,

"uow loucvcioptiic uiiiiersatiuiiig ins,NK , wUU ,0 beuodictiou by tho 1ilfilililll.r ' 'Flirt 1'r frti n wna i n i I ti .! '

aivfuuii4.i rinu viru t j n 1 1- uiptji and varied. I low to teach "Hcdtiction of Compound Xtimbers by Analysis,"! was presented uy a. M. bweencv, and a lively discussion followed. Mr. L. J. Kulow presented tho subject "How to draw out the I'hilosophy of History Institute then adjourned until 1 p. in.' I p. in. The Choir sang 44 Tell Me the Old, Old Story," and " Kock tf Ages Cleft for Me." Mr. C. E. Clarke nresciit ed a demonstration of the " Pythagorean Theorem as applied to Arithmetic." and solved a problem by way of illustration. The Superintendent conducted an exercise in the "Theory of Penmanship." and made a few remarks in regard to tho; art ot I'eiiuianslnp. Mrs. L. K. Itraileu rend au hsy on "flow to teach a Moral Lesson." Mr. A. M. Sweeney pre?enled and (Hinted upon the subject of" Mathematical Geography." The contents of the Query Hox were then examined. The Critic made his report, which con sisted principally of correct ions in pronunciation. The roll was called. Keeo.v until 7:1)0 p. in. ttVUXtNtt SIJSSION'. The Choir Nng " All to Christ I owe, Hallelujah "Pis Done." The resolution. Ihsolvcd, That corporal punirthmeut should be abolished from our fchools,"

was proved and a few remarks in.ide,;wo owes four years subscription to h when Hon. T. H. Cobb, who had been H'4 With a buu ot dlspist ho invited to address tho Institute' arrived, demoraliwd little insect, folded up his and on moliun. the Anther consider tlinnH'W" pbjceil it hi his vcit poiikel, an-' oi Uia tUtaiioa wan sitM4fttL Ah.;;tl iu -..awli 'j'xnmr v ir.

ouent and Hiaaterly manner. The Insti

tute adopted a resolution, tendering a vote of thanks to Mr. Cobb. Music by the Choir, and then adjournal. TUBSUAY.AUOUST S3, 1S79. Institute opened with music and prayor by Superintendent. ThomiuiKea were road antl approved. JCoII call. Tho Chair appointed Miss Salliu Harris and Mr. J. P. Bixlor Critics. Mr. C. E. Clarke then conducted an exerciso in itfoaulng a lesson entitled,' rhellobolink," in which teacher and class deemed much interested. The subject of "Music," was then taken into consideration by Mrs. L. E. Uradon. The exerciso waa verv intoruitititt. and croatntl a kind of oasis in the work of the Institute. "How to organize and discipline a school, " waa presented by Mr. J. A. Hodcl, and a fow emarks were made by others. " How to teach the iorm of the Earth," was prekentcd by Prof. A. M. Sweeney. After mg the institute took a recess until p. m. ArTKttXOOV SESSION'. The 15 rst exerciso was u Contractiona in Arithmetical Calculationp," hy G. M. Huston. "Tho Philosophy of Visions" was presonled by C. E. Clarko. " How to teach an Admiidetratioii,'' bv A. M. Sweeney. MrT 0. A. Trippet. Baq., in 1 .1 it... ..t.f ..i . i r i troduced the subject of "Trade Winds," explaining their causes. 'The Query Hex ws opened. The Critics mailo their re ports. The roll was then called. Prof. Welch was introduced and announced that ho would deliver a lecture on " Phrenology." in the evening. Tho Choir sang " Watching and Waiting for On motion, tho Institute took a recess until 8:15 a, in. rattiAY, Aur.uST 29, 1S79. Institute opened with music by the Choir and prayer by the Superintendent. Minutes were reail ami approved. Hull was called and the absentees noted. The Chair appointed Miss Bora Hope and Mr. W. W. Gullet, as Critics for the The subject of " Gramnmtical Ana lysis," was then presented by Mrs. L. E. urailcn, in au able and instructive Mr. J. F. Bixlor then presented tho subject of " Decimal Fractions," and ex hibitod his method of teaching them. Mr. C. E. Clarko then conducted au cxerciho in " Geography," as regards climate. 'Tim Solar Svstem " was presented bv Prof. A. M. Sweeney, in which he used instruments, and gave au interesting le-ssou. AKTHKNOON SESSION. Music by the Choir. Song entitled II . ,!...! . 1 T l Mr. G. M. Huston read an cssav on the subject of " What should we read?" On motion, Prof. A. M. Sweeney was elected editor of an educational column, donated by Mr. C. Donno in the "Jasper Courier. The roll was then called. Critics made their reports, which were excellent. The Query Box was opened mil the question!' answered. Voles of thanks wore tendered to the jollied': of the Institute, editors of tho county papers (for former favors, and requesting tin: publication ot these minutes), the critics, choir, Mr. Donne for the organ, Mr. Welch for his Phreno logical lecture, Sheriff Cox, for the courtSupcriiitciideiit. G. C. CUOPKH, L'rcsident. J. E. W ALTON, a J' A. llOI'K, S bccrctariGS. Onlv six couuties in Indiana are with out a railroad. They are Ohio, Switzer land, Harrison, Crawliird, Perry antl Pike, nut ait except iikc navo steamboat facilities on the Ohio river. Every man whose property has depreciated upon his hands; uvery merchant who has failed in business; every mechanic ami laboring man who has been conlhied to enforce idleness, must hold the financial iiolieyof the republi can party responsible for it, Ex. Mr. II. K. Head, sr., leaves on Tuesday to close up matters on the I!.. W fc W, to gather in tho subscription list ami determine whether the Straight Line hod or the old canal IkhI shall be used. Im mediately upon his return, dirt throwing will be coinuitMiOed. Kv. Courier 1st in St. The Illoominglon Progressf: "A tnoseuito worked about. 15 minutes, lat Saturday, near the imsMfttce, trying to iiCi ins uiu iiiroiiyu kiu cmii i ni