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UOETH PLATTE, NEBRASKA, TUESDAY EYENING, MAI 4, 1897.
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Men's Lawn Tennis Shoes - - - 65 cents
Chifon Ruffle Shirt Waists are the prettiest thin
on the market all colors.
Men's and Ladies' Belts.
We carry the Corded Skirt Facing
Silk Mitts and Gloves large assortment.
The best Silk Velvet, at 75 cts. per yard. Com
petitors get Si per yard for the same goods.
Wagon Covers and Tents, Hammocks and
Fishing Tackle.
Moire Skirting.
Best Moqaett Carpet Sl-10 per yard
Best Pinsh Velvet Carpet from So ctsto SL05 per yard
Best Body Brussels from SL05 to 3L20 per yard
Axminsters 5L20 per yard
Tapestry Brussels from - -COc to So cents
A fu!l line of 2 and 3 ply ingrain Union and all wool
Carpets at prices that will compare favorable with
Chicago, Omaha and Lincoln.
Borders to match with every pattern we show.
CARPET LINING We have 5 different qualities from
cents to 10 cents per yard.
Patent moth and insect proof lining, where no moths,
buffalo pests or insects will burrow.
IN SHOES Do not forget that our stock is complete
and prices that will please.
These prices above mentioned are just a few of oar many bargains new to the old time mer
chants who bny and sell on time. They will sell yon staples at or below cost and then roast you
to a "nice brown" on other lines. Oar motto "Onward." We have all the confidence we want.
The sensitive part of man is his pocket book.
Thanking yon for past favors and soliciting yoar patronage, yours for one price,
First National Bank,
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CAPITAL, -SURPLUS,
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' II. S. White, -
P. A. Wfeiie, -
$50,000.
$22,500.
President
Yke-Pres't
A ceneral banking business $
transacted.
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WANTING
will "scon be here and we are ready
to simulv tou with
Fresh Garden and Field Seeds
either in bulk or packages- These seeds come from one
of the most reliable growers in the country and we can
recommend them as fresh. "We have also received our
spring stock of
In the Hardware Line we carry a full stock.
.A. L. DAVIS,
AYho no one owes
F. J. BROEKER,
MERCHANT TAILOR.
: Cleaning Repairing
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V f II IL.1I11UU A . k. Li X 1JVL IV UU1 ' z 5
t New Line of Spring Suitings-
Suits jrjade to order in a workrnanlihe
. . . . rqayqcr ar;d perfect jit Quaranteed.
PRICES RS IiOW RS TJiE IiOWEST.
A. F. STREITZ
Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils,
PAINTERS' SUPIPLITCS,
WINDOW GLASS, -:- MACHINE OILS
.srLta, Spectacles.
D exitsolie .Apotlieke
Corner of Spruce and Sixth -sts
WEST ITE3EASKA EDUCAHOITAL ASSG
CIAIIOS". As each succeeding- year comes
and goes, the most casual observer,
be he ever so little interested in ed
ucational work, cannot fail to ob
serve the rapid advancement being
made, the deeper interest taken,
the superior methods adopted, and
the general improvement which is
discernible in teachers county in
stitutes, educational associations.
and jreneral state conventions in the
west- It is of little avail that there
are left a few cranks and old fogies
who declaim against the new meth
ods of education. The plans now
adopted, and the successive steps
now taken by the up-to-date teach
er, are of a character immeasur
ably better than those followed by
the educators of even twenty years
ago, and if measured by results, far
exceed anything- hitherto put into
! practice by those who have had the
grave responsibility resting- upon
them of educating-the children of our
land, and fitting- them to creditably
fill the positions in life to which
they may aspire. We in the west,
thoujrh we are sometimes considered
behind our eastern sister states in
many respects, can congratulate
ourselves that along; educational
lines, "and a common school sys
tem, we stand in the van but in
Nebraska we do not stand, for we
are making- the most rapid and gi
gantic strides. Our motto is, Ex
celsior! Excelsior" And those who
desire and expect to keep pace with
us must not be laggards in the
great race after knowledge, and
consequently, power.
The fifth annual meeting- of the
West Nebraska Educational Asso
ciation was not a particle behind
preceding- gatherings ot a similar
kind, and in fact, in some respects,
it was superior to any former asso
ciation. Consider for a moment the paper,
'Nature Study in the Country
School, by G. W. Rhodes, of Som
erset. Dismissing- any tendency to
comment on the paper, what a field
of thought is opened up through
the examination of such a ques
tion, how potent are the questions
evolved, and with what pleasura
ble emotions we, who have children
to educate, can listen to an intelli
gent discussion of a question
fraught with so much of interest,
and calculated to bring- pleasure
and profit to our boys and girls!
How different is this from the
method pursued when some of us
were pupils at school, and were
flogged for drawing- a picture, or
carrying-a flower within the sacred
precincts of the temple of learning-,
where knowledge was disseminated
with a raw-hide, and our introduc
tion to nature study was through
the medium
switch!
a water-beech
The paper on "Science in the
High School, by TV. P. Killen, of
Lodge Pole, and the discussion
which followed, were further as
surances that our teachers are
alive to the importance of intro
ducing such subjects in our schools
and that our children are receiving
the benefit of methods calculated to
appeal to their reason, and their
love of the strange and beautiful.
The lecture on "Methods in His
tory, by Miss Mary Tremaine, of
Lincoln, was a synopsis of the
method followed by the instructors
in the State University, inter
spersed with elucidations and com
ments calculated to show that Miss
Tremaine was master of the sub
ject, and made some wish that the
past would return again so that
they could have the advantage
afforded by such superior instruct
tions in that branch which to many
is a dry subject. There was
spirit discussion on this lecture, led
by R. H. Langford of North Platte
who while he disclaimed any inten
tion to fault finding, wished to
know how such a method could be
made to suit the requirements of
country scnool. is query was
very aptly and pleasantly answered
by the lecturer, and a large nam
ber of interrogations followed,
showing the interest taken, and the
knowledge possessed by our. teach
ers on this subject.
"How to test the quality of
teacher's work," was very ably
handled by Mrs. F. A. Franklin,
county superintendent of Lincoln
county, and the remarks thereon
by other superintendents present.
brought out the idea that to test
the teacher's work it was necessary
to De conversant witn the environ
ments of the child, to-know the
character of its home, the conduct
of the parents, in short to be a
nizant of evervthinjr which miirbt
influence the child adversely or to
its advantage. The ideas thus ex
pressed are proof that, generally
speaking, our county superintend
ents are conscientious men and
women who wish to discharge their
duties so as to reflect credit to them
selves and bea benefit to the schools
within their jurisdiction.
After the openinsr exercises Sat
urday morning the question.
"Reading in the primary grade
was the topic Detore the associa
tion, and the younger teachers
present have reason to reioice that
they had the pleasure of listening
to such able and experienced teach
ers as Mrs. Heller, of Omaha, Mr.
Watexhouse, of Grand Island, and
others who so intelligently, clearly
and forcibly explained the newest
and best methods of teaching read
ing in the primary grade.
"Literature as a factor in public
thought, was the subject of . a
paper carefully prepared and pleas
antly rendered by J. A. Chisman,
of Elsie. Many jrood points were
made which were doubtless treas
ured up by the teachers, and will
materially assist them in their
choice of reading in the future.
TVe regret to say that the discus
sion on "Children's Interests" led
Miss Sarah Ferguson of North
Platte we did not hear, but judging
from the statements of others it
was well-timed and will be produc
tive of jrood.
"Some pratical uses I have made
of child-study in my work, was
the subject of a very instructive
talk by F. jS. Slawson of Paxton.
This talk was studded all over
with shining gems, and we know
that each teacher would be able to
carry away with her at least one
jewel to set in her diadem of
thought, to sparkle and glitter in
her future efforts in the school
room.
"Child study from a mother's
standpoint," was the subject of a
paper read by Mrs. W- W. Birge of
North Platte. To those who knew
Mrs. Birge as a teacher it is not
necessary to say that the paper
was carefully prepared, and we be
lieve heartily enjoyed by those who
listened. Many excellent points
were made which will prove bene
ficial to those who have the control
of the little ones.
The lecture. "Child Study," de
livered by Mrs. H. H. Heller of
Omaha, was a masterpiece, and to
the teachers who had the pleasure
of listening to such an able talkt
given in so pleasant and interesting
a manner, it was worth all the
trouble and expense of attending
the association. The length of this
article will not permit any lengthy
comments on this lecture which was
POWDER
Absolutely Pure.
Celebrated for its great leavening strength
and fcealtnfulness- Assures Use food ajralnst
alum and all forms of adulteration, common
to the cheap brands.
KOTAL. RAKTXC POWBK CO., KE3T TOKK
so peculiarly adapted to the require
ments of those present, but we ear
nestly wish that every mother,
every father, every teacher in Ne
braska could have heard and had
the opportunity to profit by what
was so beautifully told of the little
ones in this discourse.
Friday evening- Chancellor Mac
Lean delivered an excellent address
on, "Our common school system"
a good, practical, common sense
talk which reached the audience,
and gave them Jclearerer ideas re
garding the benefits derived from
such an admirable system as ours,
and caused us to believe that edu
cationally we are blessed with ad
vantages of which few states can
boast.
Saturday evening Prof. F. W.
Taylor of Lincoln delivered a highly
entertaining and an instructive
lecture on Mexico, accompanied
with stereopticon views, which was
most highly appreciated by those
present.
The music, both vocal and instru
mental was all that could be de
sired, the recitation by Miss Ada
Kocken was favorably received, the
juvenile drill by the "little ones of
Miss Searle's school was very
amusing and the audince showed
tneir appreciation ov a nearty en
core. .
In the forenoon, Saturday. State
Superintendent Jackson held a con
ference with the Supts. present m
which was discussed subjects per
taining to the work of the different
county superintendents. The re
gret ot those present was that they
could not devofe a much lonrer
time to many topics which are of
vital importance to those who sup
ervise the school interests, especi
ally in the western part of the
state.
If any one performed any part in
this association, either as officers.
who cannot be too highly com
mended for the admirable way in
which the business was conducted.
or m any capacity, and have been
inadvertently overlooked, do not
feel aggrieved for upon application.
we will gladly furnish affidavits to
prove that your part was ably sus
tained.
To the writer there always comes
a feeling of sadness at the breaking
up and dispersing of a gathering ot
people who may have assembled for
social or other purposes, and so the
teachers have collected in the fifth
annual association and separated
I gone. The hearty good bves
have been spoken and the, "Re
members till we meet again," have
been said, and the question which
presents itselt is, what are the
benefits which have been derived?
Did the teachers go away better
able to perform their arduous labor?
Were they strengthened, encour
aged, edified? Will they look back
the time ijhey assembled in
North Platte with pleasant emo
tions? TVill thev be able to do more
good in their vocation? Will the
world be made better through
what was said and done in this as
sociation? If so. the great end has
been accomplished. We believe every
one of these questions can be ans
wered in theaffirmative.May Provi
dence smile upon the teachers, and.
following out the ancient idea.
when Jupiter is ready to bestow the
crown on her who shall De his
queen as a reward for haying done
the most good, it will surely rest
on the teacher's brow.
WANT TO DISSOLVE TTTE DISTRICT.
A petition is being circulated this
week in the Lincoln and Dawson
county irrigation district to have a
special election called by the board
of directors to vote on the Ques
tion of discontinuing the organiza-
tion of the district. Lp till yester
day noon twenty six persons had
signed the petition, which requires
the signatures of a majority of the
voters of the district. The petition
has been gotten out under a new
aw passed by the legislature which
does not go into effect until next
uly. and it appears to us that the
ramers of the petition have over-
ooked one of tpe most important
sections of the new law. which dis
tinctly states that the new law re
lates only to districts having no
outstanding indebtedness. From
what we know of the Lincoln and
Dawson county irrigation district
there is an indebtedness of about
twenty thousand dollars outstand
ing at the present time, aside from
what sum of money may be ordered
to be paid by the district to I. E.
Doty for non-follfillment of con
tract. Gothenburg Times,
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TIME IS HERE.
Housekeepers are looking- for Carpets, Matt
ings, Chenille and Lace CurtainsTVindow shades
and Brass Rods. We ofter special inducements
to buyers who are in need of these goods. As to
quality, style and patterns and prices we are sure
winners. We offer carpets at from 25 cents per
yard up. Chenille curtains, large sizes, good
quality, at 2.25 per pair. "We oner lace curtains
at 65 cents per pair, worth one dollar. We also
have ecru and white lace curtains as line as you
wish them, ranging as high as 10 per pair. We
also carry a beautiful line of these goods which
we sell by the yard. Window shades in all
colors, pure linen, plain or French, with all fix
tures complete at 25 cents each. Brass curtain,
rods at 15 cents. Mattings 12i, 15 and 25 cents
per yard.
Persons contemplating the purchase of goods
iu the above line are invited to call and look over
our stock.
Yours to Please,
THE BOSTON STORE,
JULIUS PIZER, Prop,
That New Sboe Store
Zzz is now open and ready for business. 3
We pay attention to no other line fjS
nothing but Shoes and for that-rea- 3
jjF son can show all -the- newest styles 3
and furnish you better goods at lower
F prices. We ask you to call and allow
us to prove our assertions. 3
1 First door north of Mrs. Huffman's. 3
i Decatur & Beegle, i
YELLOW FRONT SHOE STORE. z
e Geo. JJ. Graham, JJanager.
Last week they received four twenty-foot
disks and Wednesday acorn
sheller. As they haye 40,000 bush
of corn cribbed at their upper ranch
and 30,000 at their lower one a corn
sheller will be a useful piece of ma
chinery. Most of this corn was
bought at an average price of ten
cents per bushel and if sold now it
would net the company two cents a
bushel orSl,400 but the most of it will
be fed to stock which will probably
net them 510,500. If you want to
make money out of your grain feed
it. Gothenburg Independent.
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EVENTS Ifi flEBQRSR.
JTSIGBlO-fcEOOD STttS.
Tom Padgett hooked a German
garp one day last week, in Phil
Mallov's oond on the Wfllntr fif is all that it witt be desirable for
weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces. He saw I them to handle the first year.
There is some talk among the
members of the Oriental wheel club
of Grand Island in favor of purchas-
ing a lour-ioot roller, ot tnree on
four tons weight, with which to
make bicycle paths in the country.
Norfolk is the only city in the
state that can boast of having an
underground railway. The Nor
folk street car line is from six inches
to a foot underground, where it has
been covered bv the city.
The secretary of the Schuyler Chic-
contracts have already been signed , r - - . ...
r , , r . follows for the principal aties in
for 1 aares of chicory roots this rnn T. .
-r. - the state: Omaha, 2S.609: Lincoln,
ant visits and good times, had at
the expense of the railroad com
panies and corporations The gov
ernor and family, his private secre
tary and family and a party of
friends visited Port Arthur, Texas,
where it is probable they will make
heavy investments and may locate
at the expiration of their terms of
office.
The committee appointed to in
vestigate the affairs of the state
offices at Lincoln have hired three
expert accountants and begun the
work of probing the records in
search of corruption. They will
keep this up until the S10.000 ap
propriated by the legislature is ex
hausted. Dr. Dunn of Lincoln has about
1,600 acres of land devoted to
the culture of hemp for fibre; H.
Jerome at Columbus has about the
sameamountand theFremont hemp
company has about 3.000 acres,
which makes in the neighborhood
of 6,000 acres being cultivated in
the state. The crop is becoming
an important one.
The school census as given out
in the report of the state superin
tendent of public instruction, which,
includes all between the ages of
a number ot much larger ones, but
could not induce them. Wallace
Tug.
Uo to date theFarmers and Mer-;own
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Ex-State Teasurer Bartley has
been arrested on a warrant sworn
out in Omaha for converting to his
use -a warrant of SISO.OOO,
11,270; Fremont 2,611; Beatrice.
Z465; Nebraska City. 2435;Platts
mouth. 2,359; Grand Island, 2.324;
Kearney, Z059; Hastings, 2.024.
These figures are as reported to the
state superintendent. It will be
noticed that the difference between
Grand Island, Nebraska City and
Beatrice, is very small while Hast
ings even fell below Kearney.
Fremont's large census is no doubt
The state officers of Nebraska due to its Normal school which is
i have returned from junketing tours largely attended and which will
Curtis & Black are shipping in in private cars made in different 'during the year increase ther.nm
farm machiaery by the thecar load, directions. They all report pleas- ber about 700. Ex.
chants Irrigation company has ex- drawn to reimburse the state sink-
pended over S4.000 for repairs on ing fund for a deficiency. This
the main ditchi laterals etc The , sum is a oart of
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tttost of the cos;t has been in the re- age.
placing of check gates, flumes, etc
-Lexington Pioneer.
the original short-