The demand won our columns for adver tising Bpace certainly shows that business men recognize the val uo of "The Columbian" as an advertising me dium. THE COLUMBIAN and New York Week ly World for $1.65 in advance. Try them. VOL 2 COUNTY INSTITUTE. Continue:!. On Tuesday morning the Teachers' Institute opened with sonj, after which Rev. Leverett, conducted the devo tional exercises. Dr. King, being himself a first class reader, spoke interestingly on the subject. He said, among many good things, "the man who will get down to the children and interest them is as great as any one who will stand on the sage and represent a Hamlet to men ; to use many words in express ing thoughts is waste where few words will express them. Written Language was the theme dwelt upon light intillegently by Miss Edmund. To teach how to parse and analyze she said was all right, but we should teach them how to use language first. Don't go outside the school room for composition subjects. Teach the relation between the same and differ ent subjects. Children should not be taught grammar until they under stand the foundation of language not before the age of 14 or 15. She remarked, and very truthfully that "some of the best writers of this country cannot parse a half dozen difficult words." Miss Nellie Moore, who has a very fluent flow of words which seem to chase each other out of her moutti, here began the series of entertaining talk concerning her experience and observations as a teacher. She began on " What are you doing with phy siology in our public schools ? She re marked that we need no apparatus to teach physiology, but want something practical. She knew no better way to teach morality than by physiology. As important and delicate points as were made before the Institute were made by Miss Moore in the following language : " We send our children to school to be instructed by the teachers, yet it is often the bad pupils who in si"ict them. There are some things so sacred which to talk about them makes them indecent. Think to teach that which is right, not that which is sin. We as teachers must deal with pupils not as we wish them to be but as they actually and absolutely are. There is more than scientific'temperance to be taught." me theme o Dr. Oordy was " American History," and upon which he gave a series of remarks, but touch ing more particularly upon the history of the United States and how best to teach this important branch of knowl edge. He said among other things. The history of the United States may be divided into two parts ; how it became a nation and its development. You' have never entered the vestibule of United States history. All the Con gress of Confederation could do was to talk to absolutely no purpose what ever. The people were reluctant to change to our present constitution and only did so because it was neces sary. On Tuesday afternoon, Dr. King, of Pittsburg, the most accomplished elocutionist who appeared before the Institute, gave a few select recitations which were roundly applauded and highly appreciated as. indeed, were all his efforts, from fi'st to last. How ever much time he may have spent in training he is certainly an accomplish ed elocutionist. Miss Nellie Moore then gave the study ot geography a lift in her im pressive way. touching upon ideas based upon experience as a teacher, she said : " Tlie first two years of my school life I always sat facing the north and some how I got the direc tion so fixed in my memory that it seems almost like instinct now. Get the children to know the real north not towards the top of the map as it is too often taught from the books, but teach the pupils to have the map in actual direction. Miss Edmunds next held the at tention of the Institute upon " Read ng Literature." She bore down some what upon the nursery trash too often taught where more substantial and beneficial reading would be appreci atea. After singing the Star Spangled Banner Prof. Gresh eave instruction in music. In his further remarks on history Dr. Gordy said we began our national existence without patriotism. 1 his is certainly a hard slab at a cherished idea. Incipient patriotism he traced to Alexander Hamilton whose finan cial policy did much to awaken patri t'sm. Havine made the work of self interest do the work of patriotism, he wrote an eFsay at the age of 18 which has never been surpassed. Aaron Bun", on the other hand said, "the wan who puts himself on paper with Alexander Hamilton is lost." a lew appropriate remarks were "ere made by Superintendent Johnston nd SOnir nrerrAfA arlimirnment. An instructive illustrated lecture followed the evening"- by Robarts Elarper !on the "SWISS Mountain. anA Valleys." The Views he tir(Kpn in. of a high standard of excellence. Un Wednesday mornine Rev. Heil. man opened with devotional exercises. ur. Lordy. beinir introduced, filled the first period bv Psychology." F.nlareim? unon its fradual advancement as a studv mong teachers, he said there are twenty teachers studying it now to one ten years aeo. PsvrhnWv re tains to the soul and mind, and the scientific knowledge of their powers and functions, so far as theu ar known by consciousness. What men believe depends on what thev think. Politics and religion are, in a meas ure, inherited from parents. He poki of the impossibility of a wronc act without a wrong; thought preced ing it. After singing, Dr. Lyte spoke upon English Grammar." There is not a child who reads a sentence intelligently that does not analyze it. I,t concerns the forms of words and their depend ent relations in sentence building, and should be taught objectively and ana lytically. To talk correctly is the end and aim of the study of grammar. To be a good conversationalist requires something more a knowledge of his tory, geography, and peculiar talent. Music was aeain the theme of Prof. Gresh, after recess. The Pro- lessor, having made it a study, is qual- neci to speak upon it. Miss Moore ai;ain entertained the audience with a talk on " Arithmetic." She thought it a good plan to have the scholars teach each other under proper care and direction, and approved us ing objects, rather than counting on the fingers. A teacher in each township was named by the County Superintendent to look after the interests of Local Institutes, and a printed course of tudy for ungraded schoo's was pre. sented to each teacher. On Wednesday afternoon Dr. Lyte resumed his talk on "Grammar." Instead of saying " Moses was the daughter of Pharoah's son," he pre ferred that the expression should be rendered, " Moses w,as the son of the daughter of Pharoah," &c. Dr. T. P. Welsh, of the Bloomsburg Normal, being here introduced, spoke interestingly upon ' Our System of Education. He said, among other things, that our schools are not closely enough connected. There is no con nection between our common and Normal Schools. Lack of unity brings lack of conformity. Legisla tion of proper laws is needed. He wanted to see the day come when we have graded schools in the rural dis tricts quite equal to those in towns. This is the most equitable sentiment we ever heard from a Normal School president or principal. He said, fur thermore, that the teachers ought to know what school laws are needed, and he felt quite sure that the legisla tors would listen to their requests in the important matter of proper legis lation. He closed by saying, "when we have unity we will have conform ity." The teachers here sung - music in the A r." Miss Moore again appeared and sDoke on. "Compulsory Education." She remarked that in her state (tin nois) children are required to attend school twenty consecutive weeks ev ery year, and from the age of six to fourteen. An etlort is Deing maue to have the term lengthened to sixteen years of age. The truants the police are told of. and they must find them. Those that become chronic truants are eventually sent to the reform school She switched off a little from " Com pulsory Education " to better behavior on the part of men by force of female suffrage, which, she declared, was com me. remarking with the snap ana vim of a woman about half mad, " The time is coming when woman will vote on all questions, and it is so already in some of the States." Dr. Gordy resumed his remarks on " Psychology," laying stress upon the importance of arresting the attention of the scholar. It is the teacher's business to secure the attention of the roughest boy. It is frequently neces sary to study him to do this success fully. Socrates, the greatest teacher, made his pupils think. Do the same and you will get their attention. lie prophesied that the time is coming in this State when children lrom three to thirteen vears old will be admitted and successfully taueht in school. Supt. Johnston here arranged for the election of five teachers, who should examine applicants for perma nent certificate. The evening onened with a solo so well rendered by Elfleda Barnes Gottschall, of Harrisburg, that she received a hearty encore and again appeared and sang more sweetly, if possible, than before. IJLOOMSlSUltG. PA.. Fill Will Carleton, the favorite (whose writing leaves a better impression than is acting), was here introduced, for is promised lecture on the " Drama of Human Nature." A brief synopsis can scarcely do the worthy intent and purpose of his lecture justice, as it touched the more important dramas of life as they are played by erring humanity, individually and collective ly, and ia our church and state affairs. He ridiculed the weaknesses and ap plauded the nobler aims and purposes as he went along. He recommended the Christian motives actuating the Scotch printer, Robert Raikes, who established the first Sunday school by reaching down and out to the half clad, the hungry, and, therefore, the vicious youth, whom he found spend ing their Sundays in all manner of vicious ways, upon the streets and else where, and of whom the church as then run was entirely oblivious, think ing, no doubt, that boys could com mence to count their beads, &c, later on in life. To the teachers he gaVe his individ ual experience and testimony of his dealings with the sour and sweet kind of teachers. The sweet-natured alone impressed favorably enough to teach. On the other hand, their gieatest study was how to resent the dominat ing tyranny of sour teachers. One sweet-tempered teacher had taught them more than all the cross ones they ever had. The drama of human nature began in the Garden of Eden, and it will never end until the great curtain of fire shall drop over the whole earth. He closed by saying the dramas of the iqth century were mar velous, have done more for the hu man race than any five preceding ones. The introduction of purely business matters, at the close of his lecture, was a rather disagreeable surprise, but his recitations and appropriate re marks were fully appreciated by the crowded house. On Thursday the proceedings of the Institute was opened by Rev. Fergu son, who conducted the devotional ex ercises, and Prof. Gresh, who led in singing. Supt. of Public Instruction, Nathan Schaeffer, followed in some beneficial remarks to the teachers upon the im portance of setting the pupils to think ing, this being, in his opinion, all im portant. The best result emanates from sell thought and self-opinion. He said, " Grover Cleveland has the reputation of thinking for himself, and politicians inside and outside of his party have round it out. 1 he trouble is to make boys think on the subjects we wish to teach thern. We must give them something to think about ; this is the true province of the teacher. The father who keeps his boys at home is keeping them away from the means of getting thought. The so- crates method of asking questions is the best tor teacher and pupil. In his usual nappy manner, Will Carleton here gave the teachers an entertaining talk. Going 'back to the days of his own experience as a dis trict ' school teacher, he declared he found it harder to teach the parents than the children. Miss Moore next entertained the audience on " Arithmetic." The suc cessful teachers, she said, were those who reached the hearts and goodwill of the pupils. " Thomas Jefferson " was the sub ject of the next entertainment, by Dr. Gordy. He said, " when Jefferson was ir. the house of Burgesses he tried to liberate the slaves. He was first to conceive the doctrine that event ually elected Abraham Lincoln Presi dent of the United States. Jefferson sympathized with France, but Hamil ton did not. .In 1793 f ranee had but one enemy, ana mat was tne rest 01 Europe. In many provinces men had to live on grass and barks of trees, in order that money might be raised to let kings and priests live in luxury. We should take our pupils back to the source of things and give them true CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PAGE. That's the position we maintain in the shoe trade. Our shoes are of the best makes, new est styles, all widths, and sold at prices with in the reach ot all. A you that our's your shoes. is the Clarks Building, Main DAY, NOVEMBER 2. BRIEF MENTION About People You Know. J. L. Girlon was in Chicago last week. Geo. V. Miles, one of Danville'i promi nent Democrats was in town on Monday. John and I'.lla Ifagcnlmth, of Atalissa, Iowa, are visiting relatives here. J. Ci. Wells went to Philadelphia on Monday. Miss Alice llro.ltway and sisters have been entertaining their aunt, Mrs, Starr of Muncy the past week. I). F. Curry, of Centrnlia, was in town on Monday. He drove up over the mountains. Register anil Recorder C. H. Ent took a business trip tft Hazleton on Monday. Hon. E. M. Tewksliury is now engaged in the political struggle in Montgomery county. J. W. Mann has accepted an agency and will travel in the interest of a bicycle com pany. 1 Miss Verne Rawling entertained about forty of tier lady friends at her home on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Rev. P. A. Heilman was a represent ative to the Woman's Missionary Society, which assembled in Sunbury, on Tuesday evening, Mrs. Freas Brown is so far relieved of her recent sickness as to be now able to visit friends at a distance. She paid Shamokin relatives a visit last Friday. Rohr McIIenry, having recently undergone treatment for cancer in New York State, has returned home in improved condition, we are pleased to report. An Ashland paper says that Judge Murphy is still suffering from the effects of injuries received several weeks ago in a railroad col lision at Sunbury. Mr. Amos Uuckalew, who has been con fined to the house for many months, is slowly improving, and he now entertains hopes of being able to get out again before long. His many friends will be glad to see him. Dr. N. C. Shaffer, Superintendent of Pub. lie Instruction, spent a couple of days in town last week at the Teacher's Institute. He addressed the teachers on Thursday morning. Dr. Shaffer is one of the foremost educators of the State. In company with Hon. K. M. Tewksbury he paid this office a visit. Concert by Chicago Eivals. The Chicago Rivals held forth at the Opera House on Thursday night of the County Institute, and succeeded in pleasing a very large audience. The company consists of Miss Losey, violinist, Miss Sprague, contralto, Miss Shoemaker, reader and Delsartean, and Mr. Rollins, dialect impersonator. Miss Losey, the violinist, gave evi dence of having been a close student of her instrument. Her playing, which savors more of the brilliant French school than the broad German, showed a remarkable technical ability, her double-stopping being remarkably well done ; her intonation was, with few exceptions, most excellent, and her tone good, although, as is the case withmost lady violinists, the technique of the left hand was much better than her bowing, which is not up to the artistic standard. She was at her best in the brilliant and difficult Faust Fantasie, by Sarasate. To accompany the violin effectively and well is no small art, and many ex cellent pianists fail in this respect. Although Miss Shoemaker, who did most of the accompanying of the evening, is a pianist of average ability, ana piayea lor .miss aprague s singing with much success, yet, I think, Miss Losey would appear to better advan tage with a pianist who more thor oughly understands the art of violin accompanying. Miss Sprague, the contralto, sang twice during the evening. She has a voice of much compass and power, and was encored. Miss Shoemaker, who was kept very busy during the entire evening, is an artist. Her Delsartean exhibition is a marvel of grace and beauty, She understands thoroughly dramatic ac tion, albeit somewhat marred the other evening by a not too excellent pianist, aid the constant reiteration of a note upon the instrument, in which the hammer persisted in striking two or three strings at one and the same time. Mr. Rollins, whose specialty seems to be in impersonating old men, pleased the audience with his readings, and was frequently encored. C. . tair trial will convince place at which to buy Street. 1S94. Seeing is believing. A CRASH CLOTHING BUSINESS. High pricc3 knocked way down. THE MOST RELIABLE CLOTHING STORE are actually and positively selling men's suits and overcoats for mm JlSold for $10 and $15 in other stores. Are act"ally and positively selling elegant children's suits for $1.75, $2.00 and $3.00. Actually and positively selling elegant children's overcoats for $1.00, $2.00, $3.00 and $4.00. How can they do it, competitors and customers both exclaim. Here it is in a nutshell : ISrodek, Freudenth.il &, Co., one of the largest wholesale clothiers in New York City had to suspend businesf after manufacturing for the fall trade, Lowenbergs, with spot cash bought up a great quantity of their goods for a price, and nre selling it for a price, so that U why the people, more than ever before ARE GETTING THEIR CLOTHES Wleie tle c(ood dlotle 5one fronj. The honest price clothing store, the D. LOWENBERG Clothing Have you seen ou 15c. heavy knee pants? TO HELP THE PURSE in the purchase of dress goods, notions, cloaks, un derwear, Jtc, this season, we are giviDg more goods than usual for a like amount of cash than in former Eeasons. Prices on paper are all right, but we invite you to come inspect the goods we quote prices on, as well as our full lines : Lot of novelty dress goods at 50c; make up and look as well as the dollar sort. Lot of silk and wool novelties at 45c. yd. Lot of covert cloths at 45c. yd. Lot of all wool serges, 50c. kind, at 40c. Ladies fleecy lined hose, 15c pair. Children's " " " 2 pair for 25c. A lot of ladies' fine full maco hose, 45c. grade, at 31c. pair. An extra good twilled silk umbrella at $1.25. Nice handles, paragon frame, stitched with silk. Ladies' union suits, 50c Ladies' fleecy lined vests, 25c. Pants to match. The B. E. J. vests and pants at 50c. please all. The $1.00 kid glove with 4 large pearl buttons, the equal of any $1.25 glove sold. PRIESTLEY'S CRAVENETTES in black, navy, brown, green, mocha. The best goods of the kind in the world, and GO inches wide. See them. R. & G. Corsets. R. & G. Corsets. Ladies' Coats and Capes. The newest styles. Newest materials and lowest Veilings. A new line of all Big values in black dress silks. 1 lot of cashmeres at 20c. yd. Fine bleached table linens, napkins and A large line of DRESS GO ODS in See them. 50 inch all wool serges, 55a yd. And prices. H. I. W. HARTMAN & SON. MARKET SQUARE DRY COOPS HOUSE. A STRIKING CONTRAST BETWEEN THE BRIDGE OVER THE K1VEK. t - . .V, n it,. n.nfrnefr nf cf -trAlrni no in TtlnnmKhnrflr ftir tht lacf riQ Iliuic du man ms wuiiwi wr...B ... 0 - ..... twenty years.. We well remember when a big business was done on a $3,000 SIOCK 01 uuiiiesuc nun njv.. mm jjvva. ... " v.... trade, $10,000 or $15,000 stock is necessary to keep. We have on Market Square corner, a large and clean stock of winter goods, and notwithstanding the big strike of coat-makers is still on, we were able to get a few new coats this week have about 100 to 150 on hand at popular prices ; also a fine line of plush and fur capes, $5.00 to $25.00. We carry about 4,000 yards wool dress goods, in price and patterns, with flannels, ginghams, calicoes, muslins, &c, by the thousand yards. Just in, box after box of baby capes, wool and silk. Ladies' skirts, 25c up. We lead in chsnille table covers and curtains. Blankets, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 up to $5.00 pair. Fine dishes and lamps just opened. I. W. HARTMAN & SON. NO 41 A well known fact we do more business with less expense than any other firm in this section. in the Store, The people know what Lowenberg'i advertise is true. Fur Capes. Fur Capes. prices. the newest effects. counterpanes a specialty. dress pattern lengths. No two alike. all dry goods at the lowest of going J. CLARK & SON. OLD ROPE FERRY AND THE NEW IRON
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