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Show Thursday THE WEATHER. and Friday generally fair. Lecal Settlement Price. Silver Domestic, SSHc; foreign .. Copper i( M cathodes) ...... - Tribune Wants show their resultfulness in effecting most .transfers of realty. 9114a 00 ..l " . ....17.975 SALT LAKE CITY, THURSDAY MQRNING, JULY ' 8, 1920. VOL. 101, NO. 85. 24 PAGES FIVE CENTS TRAINING FOR INDUSTRY IS TEACHERS SUBJECT; SENATE PROBERS AGAIN DELVE INTO SLUSH FUND? LOEB TESTIFIES AS TO AID GIVEN ' "TKv" f'lHXRLES & FAIRCHILD, who tj has filed suit to prevent final Venezuela Has Double Header BBANDEIS, who has president of the International Zionist conference. - JUSTICE ! consnuunatloon of equal' suffrage. Fourth of July V J te Ths CARACAS, Venezuela, July independence, i II - j - , Are Told That Harding Should Get Out on the Hustings. Committeemen General' Financial Assist-- . ance Declared Underwritten by New York Group. Buckeye State Regarded as MisGovernor Lowden' souri Campaign Again Subject of Questioning. The eanate committee investigating preconvention campaign expenditures of various candidates, today resumed Its hearings by delving into the organisation and expenditures of backers of Major General Leonard Wood. The committee also began an exhaustive in-Qulry into the organisation in Missouri of Governor Frank O. Lowden, which did not end until early in the evening after tight Various details of the in 191 had been brought up hr witnesses. Chief amdng the wtthessbs were William Loeb, formerly private secretary to Theodore Roosevelt, and who described himself as a "sort of clearing house through which Wood funds in the east passed; J. L Babler, Republican national committeeman from Missouri, and E. L. Morse of Excelsior Springs. Mo., described by witnesses as the distributor of Governor lowdens funds In Missouri, and boss of the Third Missouri congressional- disCHICAGO. July Worse in 1912. Ben F. Kesterson of Princeton, Mo., issue, debrought in the claring both bad spent more money in Missouri in. 191 than Lowden in 1920, end described a system of payment by blank checks for which he received 25 cashed for each, but which, be said, we sums up to 250. Kesterson was a Taft supporter. After Mr. Loeb had described how a men underwrote group of New York for the Wood campaign. Senator James Reed took up the of nearly a dosen witnesses concerning political conditions In Missouri, and pardisticularly In the Third congressional"noted which, he said, was always trict, hotbed of political fights." as a Mr. Loeb presented which were transcribed into the records, ,and which, he said, would show what funds he disbursed. About $40,000 passed He also through his hands, he testified. told of sending cashiers checks for 5000 a practice without accompanying letters, which, he asserted, was not unusual In politics. He sent these checks wherever he was told to by Frank Hitchcock, former postmaster general and a Wood manTaft-Roosev- severat-rheck-boo- ager. Checks in Evidence. Nat Goldstein and Robert Moore, the two St. Louis delegates to the Republican national convention who previously admitted receiving 2509 each to help Lowden's Interest, presented cancelled checks as proof they had returned the money. j; L. Babler described the disbursement of several thousand dollars, and said that sums glVen to E. E. B. McJImsey and Rosooe Patterson of Springfield, Mo., candidates for governor and congressman, respectively, were Intended to further the Lowden Interest, but the recipients might have thought the money was for their own campaign I discussed the Lowden campaign with them, though, saidwasBabler. Mr. Kesterson closely questioned by Senator Reed concerning the fight in 1912. He claimed that B. L. Morse employed him for 25 a day and expenses to boost Taft, and paid him In cash, making him Indorse blank checks at the same time. ; ii Kestersons Testimony. "I received about 25 on each check," said Kesterson, "while they were' cashed for up to 1250. During the Low'd en campaign Morse gave me $700, but 1 thought ft was to make up the difference between what I received and what he got on the checks In 1912. He aiso gave me 100 to advertise a meetlng where Senator Johnson spoke in behalf of John E. Frost, candidate for congress. Morse declared that Kesterson "was giddy," and 'that he knew nothing of any such checks. He presented a batch of checks-siInches high, which totaled more than 30.000. and which represented money spent In behalf of Governor Lowden, he said. x Other witnesses told of money received from Morse, most of them saying they understood It was to be spent to elect unlnstruoted delegates who were favorable to Lowden. John .Albui of St. Joseph, Mo., explained that "a popular man was made a candidate for delegate, and that while the man chosen eras favorable '"'taLbwdeh, he openly was looked upon as uninstructed." M. E. Rhodes filed a sworn statement in which he denied receiving any money from Babler for any purpose, while Babler testified he gave Rhodes 200, of which 170 was returned. Probe for Palmer. . The committee Investigating preconven-tkcampaign expenditures plana to "delve thoroughly' into the campaign of Attorney Oeneral A. Mitchell Palmer" before adjourning Its bearings. Chairman m Presidential Nominee Swamped With Telegrams Offering Aid. Democratic Bolivar. These ceremonies' were foln lowed by a grand banquet at tha office to members of the diplomatic corps, the cabinet members .and their wives. The only toast was to the prosperity of the United States and tha permanence of tho cordial friendship between tho two nations. for-olg- te Political Brandeis President' of the tional Zionist Conference. J , many-massac- res -- m tbe.rt Xenyon said tonight. In this connection) Edward F. Goltra of St, Louis, Democratic national committeeman, and Joseph T. Davit, a St Louis lawyer, have been subpoenaed. In addition to questioning Davis and Inveetigate Goltra, - the committee will - WliUam "Armcharges filed today hy-that the lawyer, departstrong, Chicago ment of justice had been instrumental in "NEGRO SHOT TO DEATH.' to criminals who alleged granting pardons and DANVILLE. had blocked Va., July 7. Red Roach, a help politically, might the government of persons negro, was shot to death by a posse of froaecutlon by several N. C., last night hundred Koxboro, ner thousand farmers gain after an alleged attempt to attack the dollars by illegal means. daughter of a farmer. The Armstrongs documents consisted of a po-trailed the negro for twelve 5rurs before effecting hit capture. (Continued os Page 2. Columa 1) se nt V AT WdRK ACCEPTANCE MARION Ohio, July 7. After eeveral weeks spent tn preliminary preparatlone, Senator Harding today began the actual writing of hit speech to be delivered July 22, accepting the Republican preeldenttal nomination. He expects to complete It In (Continued on Page 2. Column 6.) - i. ' ;. I v jp, iA sc'-- , A ) - t x, tu'.- Campaign Begin- Demand of Reconstruction Era Is for Adequate Vocational Guiding of Pupil He<h Problems Taken Up . ning to Assume Definite Shape in Both Big Parties By D. F. SULLIVAN. Lake Tribune Leased Wire. Chicago Tribune-Sal- t CHICAGO, July 7. Ohio Republicans today lot the Republican national committee know that they are opposed to idea for the "front porch campaign Senator Harding. They take the position that Senator Harding is hot needed In l)ls own state during the campaign and that thay want the west and tbs middle west to get a chance to know the senator as well as they do. Therefore they favor "a swing around the circuit" for the candidate, instead of the passive campaign that has been advocated In some quarters. They are not insistent upon their Idea. They believe the national committee, after all. Is the proper Judge of what kind of a campaign the senator shall snake, and they are willing to let it take the responElected sibility. Louis D. But at the same time they want Tt to know what think and how they Interna- view the situation.they It was "Ohio day" today at the national headquarters, where Chairman Will H. Hays is Interviewing the various state informaleaders and getting first-han- d LONDON, July T. Louis D. Brandeis. tion regarding the situation in the varistates Harry S. Daugherty, who was associate justice of the United States su- ous Senator Handings campaign manager, preme court, was elected president of the and "ee"1 the international Zionist conference, which LHuo RepuollSin '"state with Mr. Hays daring convened today ad ths first Zionist gath- athelong conference day. A. T. Hert, the Kentucky Reering In seven years, to formulate.a po- publican national committeeman, and L for W. Caswell, the Minnesota national comlitical program that will be urged , mitteeman, also took up the situation in Palestine. Dr. Max Nordau of London was chosen their states. Think Ohio Safe. honorary president. Dr. Nahum Sokoloff of Berlin, chairThe first thing that the Ohio leaders man, said the conference must consider did was to assure Mr, Hays that, the of Governor Cox would not finomination and the question df Immigration prevent the Republicans carrying Ohio in nance. He declared: the fall. in "We havent thestightestapprehension lAlthough for-- th Ohio," was the way that Chair- f the Ukraine not heaven nor the mercy of about man Cools of the state committee put the angels could find palliation, the Jews to glvs figures or to claim course, do not try for vengeance, but will lace a certain majority at this time would only Inofbe but I believe that I know and taskdeceptive, of restoration soberly the the vote In the state pretty well and I fensively. haven't the slightest fear that it will go Democratic. The largest element In the Denounces Murderers. voting strength is composed of 500,000 Dr. these with murderers, farmers, and they will be found as usual "Compared In the Republican ranks. was a Sokoloff j said, "Nebuchadneixar The Ohio leaders told Mr. Hays that nobleman," until the primaries In August It wou'd During his denunciation the audience be Impossible to get an exact line on the as the nomination of certain canarose solemnly as an indorsement of his state, indidates for governor or senator-migh- t mutual of a help He views. urged policy terfere Id some way with the general Chrisand In Arab the the state. also situation toward assured They and solidarity him that Governor Cox had carried the tian communities In Palestine, on what two elections the state' last at "The great opportunity has come to the were largely personal Issues, and that he Jewish, people, said Justice Brandeis In would not have the advantage thial time that he has had on those occasions Ths addressing the conference at the after- other time Oovemor Cox was elected was noon session. "The nations of the world in 1912, when Senator Harding was his homethe Jewish have publicly recognised opponent, but this was when the Prowas in the field and the land in Palestine.. They can do no more. gressive partydid not consider that the Ohio leaders " The rest lies with us. Cox victory was significant, as far as the was concerned. "We must create executive' and adminiscampaign present work at trative machinery adapted to the we shall Concerning Kentucky. hand. The task is heavy, but be buoyed up by the Irresistible appeal to ChairCommitteeman Hert and beauty of Palestine. We shall toil,u man Hays the promisesrepeated he has frequentconfident that with the Impulse for jus-In the be would that made Kentucky ly to all Israel will. In her old home, recolumn on election day. stored In fulfillment of prayer and striv- Republican "The only change that has occurred In ing. develop a civilization which will bring the political situation since the close of the and that troubled world, to the light the Republican national convention last nations will again call her blessed. There month Is that we know the Individuals Every Jew whom we will have to send to the pois no time for day dreaming. must bear hit part. Let us proceed, for litical discard," he said. "The outlook the need is .urgent." for an old-tiRepublican vinctory can hardly be better than it is at tha present Makes Fervent Appeal. moment. Harding and Cooildge are growrapidly In public confidence and faProfessor Chaylm Welsmann, the noted ing vor. Our campaign Is well under way. to conference Zionist, hi his address to the. party will win .In NoJews through- The Republican made an eloquent appeal In localities where It has never out ths world to cooperate with the Zion- vember successful heretofore., ists in the reestablishment of Palestine. been L. H. Stoddard, owner of the New York Professor Weizmann stated that a Jewish Mall, and one of the leaders of Evening colonization organization already had been ths Progressives In the 1913 campaign, formed, open to private initiative, from was the in' city to assure the party leadHe emwhich much might be expected ers of the support of the followers of phasized the fact that all work In Pales- Theodore Roosevelt. tine would be effected instrtct coopera-tkwith the Arabs. The professor declared that at least 50,000 Jewish Imm- Progressive Support. in Palestine dur"More Progressives will vots for Hardigrants would be settled months. he said. "So ing the next twelve ing than did for Hughes," one Zionist who headed the M. Usslshkln, far I have heard of only Progressive commission in Palestine during the past who will support the Democratic ticket, few months, stated that no less than and that is Batnbrldge Colby, twho Is In fon the the Wilson cabinet. 4,000.000 would bs required Zionist effort in. Palestine during The reason for this I that fhS Protwelve months of ths new admlnlstra- - gressives believe that Senator Harding has himself stated the real Issue of the tlThe American Zionists will make a campaign Is whethr we are to have for united effort to have the program adopt four more years the kind of government 191S In the by In accepted we have had for the last four years. ed Pittsburg conference as the guiding principles for - "This campaign in many .respects- - Is public similar to that of 1890. The nomination Palestine. This program Includes of McKinley, like that of Harding, was ownership nf land, a cooperative commonwealth and equal rights for all In every accomplished without arousing much enthusiasm. During July and August It Is phase of life in Palestine. probable that if the election had been held at that time Bryan would have won. TNPTCTECTFOR PROFITEERING. the country awoke to the BOSTON, July 7. 'Indictments charging But gradually gold dollar really important iseue of the were here food in reported dollar. I believe that profiteering versus the to awaken the a federal grand jury against the nat(oTL.will today by really para of the campaign this year E. C. Swift Co., Armour Jb Co., N. E. mount Issue In 1891. did tt as Just Hollis St Co. and the Independent Sugar company of this city. The indictments are the first to be returned In New Eng- HARDING land by a federal grand jury for alleged ON food profiteering. h. 7 Safe, Despite Nomination of Cox by Democrats. T. trict 8ty yesterday was Jointly celebrated with the American Independence day, , Dr. Gil Borge. the minister of foreign affairs, placed a wreath upon tha atatue 'of Waahlngton here- - while Preston the ' American "minister, McGoodwIn, paid a similar trlbuta at the tomb of at Evening Gathering by Specialists in Department DAYTON, O., July 7. Governor Cox, the Democratic candidate for president, wat busy today at his newspaper office trying to read a portion of the thousands Californian Announces to Support Pur-pos- e Republi- can Ticket in Campaign. of congratulatory telegrams which have been pouring in since his nomination. Hs arrived at the office at 1.30, fresh and With him perusing the teleenergetic. grams was Colonel George E. Wood, his former adjutant general. Among the congratulatory telegrams received was one from William G. hts chief opponent for the nomIt said: "Hearty congratula ination. tions and assurance of my cordial supAnother from Carter Glass, forport. mer secretary of the treasury, said: "Please accept my congratulations on your nomination." Vice President and. Mrs. Marshall also sent congratulations. Franklin D. Roosevelt, the vice presidential nominee, sent the following telegram in response to the governors of last night: "Sincere congratulations and warm regards of your teammate are all yours. I will stop off on my way east to convey them. to you tn person." t o, July 7. Support of the Republican party, "with a candidate upon the platform," standing Is ths only choice left, "those who believe in safeguarding, protecting and preserving our Americanism,". Senator Hiram W. Johnson of California declared In a statement at his home here today. "For more than a year the contest over the president's league of nations has been waged- - in congress," Senator Johnsons statement said; "It has been the snd paramount Issue. Of neces' sity, this issue came to the conventions . of the two great political parties. Both One From Wstterson. On Of the most highly prised, feliciBepuhHcans and D.mo.r.t. tn their plat forms have indulged In the usual political tations came from Colonel Henry Watter-aon- .The governor said be was parthe platverbosity, but, nevertheless, forms, In direct opposition to each other, ticularly pleased over It because Colonel sharply define and clearly present the Watterson represented to btm the ideal question for decision in the November journalist. Colonel Watterson telegram said: election. "Your nomination revitalised democThe Republican party declared that the presidents covenant failed signally to ac- racy. It will stir the Democratic heart of complish' Its asserted purpose, and conthenatlon with a reflect ot a triumphant tained stipulations not only Intolerable for past and, the forecast of a radlent future an Independent people, but certain to pro- -, To the bosom-ofne It dues-th- e Injustice, hostility and' controversy among nations which It proposed to brings a flood of fighting memories along to a degree with the assurance of glorious victory." prevent, and repudiated wholly unnecessary and unjustifiable the Another highly prised message came policies in favor of peace declared - by Washington, Jefferson and from Jake Daubert of the Cincinnati Reds. It said: Monroe. " It was in the stars that the Reds Covenant Against should win the pennant; it is In the stars "The Republican party stands, therefore, that you should be president." firmly against the president's covenant as The first part of the message was the presented, denounces It as breeding war rather than promoting peace, and reaf- governors own language In congratulatnation-ol- d firms the policies ing the Reds on winning the pennant. of Washington, Jefferson and Monroe. y, Democratic-parton The the other Tex Rickard, boxing promoter, also sent hand, rejected every effort to modify or congratulations. Governor Cox said he had received qualify the presidents proposed league of nations. Indorsed the president's attitude congratulatory messages from every canand took its position In? favor of the league didate before the San Francisco as presented. It Is true that the Demo- tion, many from the ranks of )i crats In effort to placate, eay something equally as many from buslnei about reservations which might make throughout the country. clearer or more specific the obligations of the United States,, but tha language is Butlers Suggestion. meaningless and does not at all alter the The governor and Dr. NlcholWa Murray essential position of the Democratic party Butler, who was a candidate for the Refor the league as presented. "The two parties acted In similar fash- publican nomination, had played golf toion in one respect, but from different gether at Augusta, Ga. In hi message Dr. Butler advised motives and for different reason Both of congratulations. cut out rejected the pleas for adoption of the him not to let politics entirely 1 golf. with Reservations, Democratic the league announced The governor today that he because they were for the league as prenot return to the executive sented, and the Republicans because no probably will reservations devised by the human mind office at Columbus this week. He ex- could anticipate the contingencies wltich Sects Mr. Roosevelt, his running mate, about Saturday. might arise In the future from an instru"Cox and Roosevelt, thats catchy. Isnt ment of such potential possibilities for ths governor as he first commented It? harm. learned who his associate on the ticket would be from the Associated Press In Issue Is Resolved. his home st Trails End. The governor 'Thus the issue finally comes from the had Dft hts newspaper offlre In the city forum of congress to the final, arbitrament before the vice presidential nomination of the American people. The overshadowwas made and his office had forgotten ing question in ths campaign, thorefore, to telephone him the result SAN FRANCISCO, four-squa- re -- Industrial training through the Proceedings to Enjoin Is suance of Proclamation Instituted in District Court WASHINGTON. July 7. Proceedings asking that Bain bridge Colby, secretary of state, be enjoined from Issuing any the suffrage proclamation, declaring amendment ra tided were instituted in the District of Columbia supreme court today by Charles B. Fstrehtld of New York, president of the American Constitutional league. Mr. Fairchild also seeks to prevent Attorney General Palmer from enforcing the amendment. Justice Bailey.., Issued , A ruling on Secretary Colby and the attorney general to show cause July IS why tha motion should not b granted. .The basis of the proceeding 1 the claim that the ratification of the amendment by th West Virginia legislature was illegal, because accomplished by fraud, and that the proposed ratification by the Tennessee legislature also would be illegal, on the ground that the legislature lacked authority under the' state's constitution to act on the measure. , One Yet to Act. states hsve ratlfled the Only thirty-fiv- e amendment, snd, as ratification by one other Is necessary, the attack on the amendment through ths courts at this time came as a surprise in suffrage circles here. An attack on the legality of the action of the Tennessee legislature had been expected, but not until ths legislature had acted. Application for the restraining order was said by the National Womans party tn a statement tonight to Indicate "the bitterness of ths opposition to suffrsgs and ths determination of Its opponents to defeat ths will j of states which have signified their approved of the enfranchisement of the women of the nation. "We are convinced that, as in the Ohio referendum case, said the statement, 'the validity of the action of the various time-honor- d, we enter the maelstrom of European and Asiatic politics and diploand become, a part of the cynical macy imperialism of tha old world, or whether America shall live her life In her own way, with independence unfettered, mindful always of her obligations to humanity and civilization, but free to act as each crisis shall arise, and maintaining always the policy of Washington and Jefferson and Monroe, of friendship with all nations, entangling alliance with none. "With a candidate standing upon the platform, the Issue leaves those who believe In safeguarding, protecting and preserving our Americanism but one choice, and that is to support the RepubL lican party. Is whether -- four-squa- re ON6BID ONLY FOR VON STEUBEN. WASHINGTON. July. 7. Only one bid for the1 former German passenger ship Voh Steuben was received today when tenders on the vessel were opened by the shipping board. It was for 1 1.500.000, from F. Eggena of the foreign trad development cruise, and action on it was deferred. Purchase of the vessel is sought cruise to stimulate for a American foreign trade and develop American commercial Interests In foreign markets. Ths Von Steuben was the former German commerce raider Kronprlns Wilhelm, of 14,907 grots tons, built In 1901 at Stettin. Germany. round-the-wor- ld GOULD DIVORCE UPHELD. PARIS. July 7. The court of appeals today upheld the decision of the lower courts granting Frank Jay Gould a divorce from Edith Kelly Gould. Mr. Gould was granted a divorce from Edith Kelly Oould In Parle in 1919. Later Mrs. Gould attempted to have the decree annulled on ths ground that ths Fr.noh courts were without jurisdiction owing to ths fact that she was a resident of the United States. The court In this rase overruled her plea and auetalned the decree of Mr. Gould. state legislatures In ratifying ths suffrage amendment will finally be upheld by the eourts. "Antisuffraglst Interests are evidently grasping at straws in totheir attempt lengthen the through court proceedings and to fores ths exsuffragist struggle money snd time by penditure of more success of their cause. suffragists for the The grounds cited for the Injunction petition are matters already passed upon by the attorn ev general and the legislatures of the states concerned,' and in the case of Tennessee also by the acting attorney general of the United States. By with the filing certificates of ratificationhave comthese states secretary of state, manner In the by the prescribed' pleted. constitution, the process of ratification Hears of Choice. Governor Cox was sitting In a reclinenjoying his pipe library ing -chair in hiswith some newspaper repand chatting df Mr. Roosinformed when resentatives Hs appeared - well evelts nomination. pleased 'with the selection made by tha convention snd at ones dictated to the newspapermen the congratulatory telegram which he sent to Mr. Roosevelt also the one sent to hie campaign manager. E. H. Moore. The governor admitted that he was not Intimately acquainted with Mr. Roosevelt' but declared him to be a "vigorous. upstanding, courageous and progressive 'Democrat" He commented par- -' tfcularty upon' two addresses made by the vice presidential candidate, one before the national Democratic committee in Chicago last winter and the other on In Dayton, He said Americanization Mr. Roosevelt's service tn Washington wide hlm a and a experience has glvea j- Antis Are Attacked. amendment, and w of the nineteenth believe that the courts will uphold the validity of their action." Cox - Favors Action. DAYTON. Ohio. July 7. Governor James M. Cox, the Democratic candidate for president, today expressed hi opinion that It s the duty of the Louisiana legislature to ratify the woman suffrage , amendment immediately.' The Democratic candidate's expressed View on suffrage ratification was contained In a telegram replying to Frank G. Loonev, chairman of the Democratic state central committee of 'LOuletana, in which he was asked to express his view to 'the assembly on ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. The governors reply was: "I have yonr wire, as chairman of ths Democratic state central committee of Louisiana on the subject of the ratificawide acquaintanceship. tion of the suffrage amendment by the Plans. general assembly. I can only express my Campaign It is that the legislature owes It was stated today by those tn close opinion. to the Democratic party to It as a touch with the Democratic presidential ratify atduty once. , candidate that he contemplated conductchiefly from Columbus, No Immediate Response. ing hie campaign whsre be will necessarily have to be much BATON ROUGE. La., July 7. Reading of the time In connection with Ms duties as governor. His Dayton friends, how- In the Louisiana house tonight of the his home will that city ever, anticipate telegram from Governor Cox, Democratic for president, expressing the be one of the principal nerve centers in nomine - Louisiana no small legislature part of opinion that the- to the campaign, rkand that be as a duty the Democratic party It will conducted owed campaign-wohis' from Me newspaper office, ft ha been to ratify the federal suffrage amendment, of the governor to come brought ho open movement to obtain acths practice Friday from Columbus and tion on the ratification resolution before home each week-enwith hie family at sine die adjournment tomorrow night. d spend the nominee's The Democratic telegram Trail's End and at hi newspaper of- was transmitted to the house by Frank fice Demoof state chairman the No political Conference of importance J. Looney, are expected until the party leaders re- cratic central committee, to whom Govhis message. Mr. turn from Ban Francisco. The visit of- ernor Cox addressed Franklin D. Roosevelt, the vice presl- Cox' telegram, as sent to the legislature, (Continued on Fags S, Coltunp 3.) (Continued on Fag 3. Column L) . ' me- dium of the publlo schools, the spirit of industrial democracy , in tbs reconstruction era and the comprehensive subject of health education in its most important phases were tho themes with which the delegates to the National Education association concerned themselves In the two sessions of yesterday. The industrial and democra tlzation problem were attacked at the afternoon session. Ths evening was devoted to the health subject Much, - enthusiasm was aroused, at the afternoon meeting when Miss Emily Griffith, principal of the' Opportunity school of Denver, Colo., told of the inception and 'growth of what is probably unique In many ways among ths educa, tional institutions of tho country. State Commissioner of Education E. A. Bryan of Boise, Idaho, opened tho symposium on the question; "Are w getting proper results from industrial education in our public schools?" He was followed by John N. Greer, assistant superintendent of schools, Minneapolis, Minn., and by A. C. Roberts, city superintendent of the Everett, Wash, schools. . Democracy Discussed. 4 Dr. Rufus R. Von Klein 8mld) president of ths University of Arisons. Tucson, Arts., delivered a stirring extempore address oil the manifestations of the spirit of democracy in tho new ora, and Mlta Florence Ward, chief of homo demonstration work. United Btates department ot agriculture, discussed democracy in extension work, with special reference to the wives of farmers. At the epening of the afternoon ses- sion, with tho president, Mr. Josephine Corliss Preston, In the chair, the Nebo school district male chorus of thirty-fiv- e voices, under the leadership of Cart Nelson of Payson, furnished a half hour of delightful music, every number being enreceived. Tbs singer thusiastically gave "The Millers Wooidg (Fanning-Parks- ), "Cottonfleld Melodies (Parks), and "Carry MS Back to Old Virginity" among their selections. The young men voices and have good and . they sing "with a spirit and an under: ; standing." School Described. .. , ths story of school at Denver, Mis Grifflt.ii said thajt ths Institution was one whefs pupils of any age, sect or race are accepted without having to give their personal history or to have their previous record traced. for admission is tbs deThe qualification sire Tn the heart of the pupil to learn something that will be of service to him. And no matter what the want of the appplicant for knowledge is, opportunity is given the student to supply that want, tihe, told of how the school waa started in Tear and trembling" as an experiment, backed at first by the Rotarians of Denver, to which organisation she paid a high trlbuta The manufacturer of the 'Colorado capital also soon came to its generous support. On the very opened, there was day the school was an enrollment of 100 pupils by noon. The great majority of the adults entering desire an ungraded school course that will fit them out in some branches in . which they are deficient. Idea of They are quick to catch-thwill them that help something learning in their future work. The fame of the school grew so rapidly that by the first month's close 2000 had been enrolled. Last year, the fourth of the school, more than 5500 pupils came in. ... fovel e ' Course Is Success. In This opportunity school, said Miss Griffith, 4000 men have taken their course In citizenship and the judge of the naturalization court commend and work of the Institution. supports the various race work side by Pupils of side on equal footing, learning how to industrial tasks perform the various that will better- fit them to jmeet thetr opportunities. Dr E. A. Bryan, Idaho commissioner of education. Boise, la discussing the from Industrial education tn the said In part; publlo school of hi. state,the categorical "Called upon to jnaw w return getting proper question, Are In our education Industrial pub m from schools T I find myself under the necesa categorical No. by sity of answering "And yet I make tha answer without criticism of 'the existing order of American public education, and fun of faith accomplishment. and Jov In Itswepresent will understand the sit"I believe we consider tho stage of if uation better education to' which we have noww atare not W must forget that tained. centuries f verthe inheritors of five wor. five centuries of balists learning, the book, the formula, shin of the word, of determine! centuries five dogma; the mind and the boar effort to separate the In earth pedagogical her upon even and practice, and an equal effort theory as n flesh the and crucify to discredit incumbrance Jo the aspiring end ether I mind'; five centuries of pedagogical effort to find food fit for the diembodid mind, food untainted by contact with la grosser material world. "The renaissance, the hew birth, (Continued os Fata 10, Colima L) lts -- n-- x. |