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Show truth. educational. The summer vacation has ended and the many thousands' boys and girls in the city have returned to their studies. The enrollment in the public schools shows an increase over the first.week of the previous school year arid will be further augmented this week to' such a degree that the total will be in the neighborhood of 14,000. AH Hallows college, Hammond Hall and other private schools, have also Opened up with increased attendances. . ' Some boys, when they come into school . (And some girls, too!). 1 grieve to be obliged to say . That this is what they do: They wiggle, And jiggle; They hang their heads, And giggle; They twitter, And titter; They bounce and flounce And flitter. "Whatever thoughts their minds may fill, They've no idea of keeping still. Some boys, when they take up their books (And some girls, too!).: 1 weep to be obliged to say That this is what they, do: They batter them, They tatter them, They crumple, rumple. Scatter them; They scrawl them, And maul them ' They snatch and pull And haul them. It makes me very sad to state A school books is a wretched- fate. Laura E. Richards in St. Nicholas. . . . - Its a i pity but Its true' that in the Board of Education the dividing line between Mormon, and Gentile is more distinctly and decisively drawn than in any other public body in Salt Lake. After ten years effort to sink old differences, forget old quarrels and expunge from memory old hatreds the bitterness of the past constantly appears In the board "in everything from the building of a schoolhouse to the hiring of a janitor. It appears in a covert way and the terms Mormon and Gertile are seldom used, but it Is there all the same, and "becomes apparent in the vote. It was the cause of Superintendent Cooper, one of the very best Superintendents in the country, leaving here. The Superintendency of the schools, is a difficult and delicate position owing to the dissensions in the board. If the Superintendent pleases one faction he will displease the other and his motives are constantly questioned, however, high and disinterested they may be. It weakens his influence with the principals and teachers and with the pupils, who soon discqyer that the Superintendent has not the unanimous support of the hoard. The new Superintendent. Mr. Christensen, will soon discover this if he has not tlone so already. He has a task before him requiring much tact and wisdom and how well he may perform It remains to be seen. So far, he has shown wisdom and given evidence that he has the best interest of the schools at heart. He has expressed broad and liberal views and a determination to Utterly ignore religion and politics. He says he prefers not to know either the politics or religion of an- - teacher or pupil in the schools. If the Board of Education will act In a sensible way a new era of prosperity will begin for the ! schools. Few misfortunes are unaccompanied bv some compensating features. The disastrous fire which destroyed the Shore Line offices and much surroundreing property is to thank for the the moval of the High school from alley way adjoining the Short Line building. The place was altogether location of it was such that pupils from the eastern portion of the city had to traverse most objectionable streets to get to and from the school. Streets in which saloons and even worse places predominate had either to be traversed, or passed by young girls and boys, who could not help but see and hear things shocking even to older people. Parents have for three years protested against their children being obliged to encounter such things two or four times a day, and there is general satisfaction that the school has been moved. Whether the old University which is now being occupied by- it is just the right place for locating it permanently must be decided In the future, but one good thing is that the institution has been taken away from its former location in the midst of the slums. The lease on the building was executed in 1898 for ten years with the proviso that if the building were damaged by fire It would act as a cancellation of the lease. With some improvements and good sewerage arrangements the old University Building might be made to serve very well for a long time. The fair grounds in the Tenth ward has been spoken of as a site for a new High school building and in many ways it is a very desirable spot for that purpose. i. . a few nights ago making such a fuss because the former stenographer to Superintendent Christensen had been paid a full months salary when she left a few days before the end of the month, although she had put in extra hours and worked nights to get up with her work. It was a mattet of principle with Joe. Joe thoroughly understands the principle of appearing to do much, but In reality doing very little. He can make more "capital out of a very trivial matter than any other member of the hoard. 6 45W.W BE AT THE- - $$ Stmt Flit ini Carnival - SEPTEMBER The enterprising managers of the Paris Millinery Co., Messrs. Simon Bros., are to be congratulated on hav ing secured such fine quarters for their new store, and also for the success they have made in extending the bus! ness to Its present proportions. It is now a leader In Its line and geeat credit is due the Simon Bros, for what they have accomplished. The new store is modern in every particular, with plenty of light and floor space. There are three floors. The basement is used for Reserved Stock and as a shipping-rooThere is 7500 feet of floor space 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 aid 21. 100 SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS. mJ9. - Kangaroo Court Jarbour Attractions w ' V Indian Village The free kindergarten at the Thirteenth ward school opens Monday morning. Miss Cherry in charge. vj I Six Days and nights of ttlonder Reduced Rates on All Carnival Headquarters M Railroads. KENYON HOTEL. i,i4 m. in the basement. The storeroom floor has the office so located In the center as one may view all parts of the store from this point. The Trimming Department on this floor is also unique, being a large and commodious balcony. This floor has also 7500 feet of floor space, the windows are large and modern, which adds great beauty to the appearance of the store. The second floor is occupied by the different wholesale departments. This floor is nicely fitted up and like the others has 7500 feet of space, making in all 22,500 feet Your Credit is Good FOR I 1 Anything you Want J. J. Heffeman is advertising manager of Truth. He may be found at the ofHces of the paper, 11 and 12 Central block, 48 West Second South street, Salt Lake City. -- AT TH- E- ENGRAVING CO. 25 West South Temple St., Geoghe-ga- n In the Board of Education meeting TOM CAN CAN un-er- al SALT LAKE CITY. It was funny to hear Joseph I DESIGNING Freed Furniture Halftone and Carpet Co and Zinc Etching IB TO Phone 056 x. 40 E. THIRD SOOTH STREET. f.7': i |