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yOI*. V. NO-SSV Phone Wilmette 1640. WILMETTE, ILLINOIS, frftURSDAV. JULY 30, 1914. Room 2, Brown Building. PRICE FIVE CI MENTAL TESTS IELP PUPILS AND TEACHERS Mental Measurement Tests Which Are Being Given at Evanston Academy Are Prac- tical and Profitable. MANY HELPED LAST YEAR Although the System Was Only Being Perfected, Many Students Were As- sisted in Their Work by Finding _____OutJhiif Capabilities* Evanston Academy baa always welcomed anything that will help it to work out its ideal of do- ing the utmost for each and every student on its roll, instead of dealing with them en masse. The ideals of the various Academy prin- cipals have always had the same pur- pose in view, their feeling being that no two students are alike and no one course or method of treatment will produce--the--best--results- for them. One of the great weaknesses of the public school system is said to be the one mold for all, and if the student fits it, very well; but if not, and most of them differ from it at some point, then nothing more can be done. True, lack of funds and lack of trained educational leaders make such personal adaptation of the school systems quite difficult; but much more can be done, if the field is properly studied, than educators now realize or are willing to work Tor, &s it means extra time and study and patient planning on the part of some- body. ,; ' ----- The high schools lose many stu- dents because of the inflexibility of a course, once decided upon. Many stu- dents at the end of two years in the high school. have a new vision of their life-work, or wish to make some changes on a reasonable basis; and (hey should be encouraged to do this, instead of being told that once having made a decision they have no right or chance to decide again. Such methods work real hardships, and are un- worthy of up-to-date America. Begun in 1912. In view of the Academy ideals Miss Ada Townsend of the Latin de partment was heartily supported when In 1912 she became interested in the work of Mental Measurement, grow- ing out of her devotion to her profes sion and to the aims of the Academy for the individual student. She was encouraged to make a special study of the work already done by psychol- ogists in this field and to work out new systems of examination and tests. This she has done with remarkable Bkill and fitness. Part of her time was set aside as consultation periods. A survey was. made of the student body, and thosi discovered. who were having diflic;: ties with special studies or for any' reason seemed to secure results not commensurate with their efforts or seeming capabilities, the purpose of the tests and the real desire to help them to the us most were explained .to them and then hours .were arranged for each singly to meet with Miss Townsend. Sometimes as many as six consultation, periods would be used with one student. During the past year over seventy-five have been were having difficulties with their work but also some of the best stu- dents who were eager to see if they could increase their efficiency,--cer tainly manifesting a praiseworthy spirit Hope and Enthusiasm. The word "Measurement" may be misleading for want of a better term, for naturally it is impossible to meas- ure to any degree of accuracy such abstract operations as those involved in study. Rather the purpose is both to discover the presence or absence of normality In the various phases of mentality, to show the student how to develop those in which he is weak. to enable him to cultivate such habits of study as will produce the best re suits with ti>e least waste of effort, to •how the teacher what means of in ' truction are best adapted to each student, and to discover himself and hi* faculties and talents to the stu- many students have been properly un- derstood as they could not have been otherwise; have been saved to lives of enjoyable study and usefulness and best of all have been given new hope and enthusiasm. : The testa are designedly simple and without strain upon the observed and without instruments. In the first place the student knows It is to be confidential as to details, sympathetic aa to method and manner, practical as to results and advice. Alone witb the examiner, he Is skilfully led by questions to unfold his mental equip- ment as much as Is,possible. Memory, by eye or ear. logic, Imagination, ob- servation, are all placed upon the scales. He is encouraged to explain his present methods of study and the conditions under which he works, un til Miss Townsend has a quite thor- ough measurement or bettor, estimate, •f the situation. She then goes over all the answers and data with pains- taking care, discusses the case with the principal and finally is able to make an essentially accurate diag- nosis and outline the remedies. It Is most fascinating work and the joy of being able to bring about results is well worth the time and labor. It i* pleasing to note that students anj parents soon see the value of the work and are most appreciative..Mia* Townsend's sympathy and spirit of genuine interest, desire to help and intuitive ability to diagnose make her especially successful, so much so that this summer she is asked to do sim- ilar work at the new Raymond Rior- don school In New York state. Some Sample Cases. It would be interesting to give a number of sample cases, but a few must suffice. One boy is so afraid of his own voice that he can with difficulty make t. passing grade and seems dull. The tests show that he is really brilliant and knows his subject. At once a dif- ferent method of treatment is sug- gested to his teachers, justice results and at the same time he js helped to -ivercome his weakness. This would nave been unknown but for the tests. A girl seemingly restless and thoughtless, is found to be handi- capped because of physical weakness causing her to be in constant pain, added to which is the fact that she is an only child, petted and made to do nothing against her will. Thebc facts enable much to be done for her that will enable her to overcome her handicaps. One boy seemed to be careless, in- different, nervous and a "quitter/* Examination shows that he really baa a high standard of achievement, but failure to make a perfect reclta tion so discourages and disgusts him that he loses self-control and appears in a bad light. A seemingly hopeless, case now bids fair to be solved. An earnest young man out of school for seven years, seems to make no headway, after hours of study. He is taken in hand, new methods of "attack" are suggested and at once his work improyes until he earns a place on the honor roll and with far greater ease. There is the boy who through use of cigarettes and because of physical trouble should not be in school and should be under the care of a spe- cialist. This advice is followed by his grateful parents and some day he may have a chance to make good. | Then there is the really bright boy, Who dislikes study and posing under false excuses claims that the studies are too hard for him. The tests shov him to be normal and with no excuse Whatever- His trouble is diagnosed afe old-fashioned laziness, and some uine hard-headed advice shows that he must work or leave the 1. Usually he works, and comes e conclusion that not all school s are "easy," and that mental foments are not friends of tlic I "hobo." MILTON E. BARKER, OLD --------{MEAT, IS DEAD Veteran of the Civil War and Citizen of Village Since 1886 Passed Away on Monday. dent for possible guidance in choosing later his life-work, also to discover Whether seeming cases of dullness •nay not be due to ill health or to home conditions, ilfy suited to study, and to show th/student that the school has a kindly and helpful atti- tude toward him./The practical re- sults have been truly remarkable, and Mr. Milton E. Barker, a resident of Wilmette for years, died at his home, 735 Tenth street, Monday afternoon, at-S -o'clock. Mr. Barker was born in 1846.. He enlisted In the civil war and received such wounds in that conflict that he was never in robust health after- wards. He and his son, Milton, Jr., have been engaged in the real estate business in Wilmette for fifteen years Mr. Barker has lived in Wilmette since 1886. He leaves a daughter, Myra, besides his son, Milton. ~~ Thei funeral services were held yes- terday afternoon at the Methodist church and were conducted by Rev. Gale, with the Q. A. R. members as- sisting. Interment was at RosehilL --------- TO AID ICE FUND.------------ Six youngsters gave a wild west show Saturday afternoon, July 18, at the home or John W. Culien, 1231 Ashland avenue, and the proceeds realized went to swell the ice fund (or poor babies and mothers. The per- formers were: Jack Culien, Lloyd Beach, Harriet Beach, Jessie Hopkins, Geo. Martin and Elizabeth Culien. SECTION OF NEW SEWER IN OPERATION Sewage Was Diverted Into It at Foster Avenue and Sheri- dan Road on Sunday Night. IMPROVEMENT IS SEEN Conditions Around the Beach Much Bjtter Since This Portion Has Been Working and Lake Is More Popu'ar. The intercepting sewer, work on which has been under way for the past three months, performed its first functions Sunday night when the sew age from the village was diverted into it at the point of interception, Forest avenue and Sheridan road Condi lions along the lake front are already greatly improved and no longer cat. scraps of paper and miscellaneous debris be seen floating in the surf. The water is perceptibly clearer and the bathers are happy. It is rumored that the park board is already plan- ting to start work on a new municipal bathing beach and bath house and that regular attendants and patrols will be placed in charge. This is what the Juvenile Protective associa- tion, through their superintendent, Mr. Howard Moore, requested of the village council at their last meeting and is something that the village ought to have. The big ditch which was dug to accommodate the inter- cepting sewer is rapidly being filled in so that traffic along that street can be resumed. Many complaints have been made by the residents living in the neigh- borhood where .this work is being done in regard to the deportment of some of the workmen employed. These men, most -of whom are for elgners known as "dagos,'" have taken quite a fancy to the lawns in the neighborhood and can often be seen stretched at full length in some front yard or eating their lunches among the flowers or shrubbery- They have made themselves objectionable by littering these well kept lawns with scraps of lunches, paper, and even empty beer bottles. They have in other ways made themselves ob- noxious and are seemingly absolutely devoid of any sense of decency, aa they are making it a habit to change their clothing, after a day's work, it. the woods almost in plain sight of ..he windows of the neighboring homes. Such conditions should never have been allowed to start, but now that they really exist, no time should be lost in putting a stop to them. It is also reported that on last Saturday night two of these men, more or less under the influence of liquor, boarded the little "dinky" engine, running it at a high rate of speed up and down the dilapidated narrow gauge track, en- dangering the lives of any persons crossing the street at that time, not to mention filling the neighborhood with soot and smoke from the smokestack of the engine. The citizens in this section of the village pay for and are entitled to po- lice supervision and protection. It should be seen to that they get It and that these annoyances are stopped. WINNETKA MAY CATCH SPEEDERS WITH AUTO Motorcycle^oir^fflo'lllacTnno^; Too Weil Known and Drivers Go at Snail Pace. The Winnetka village authorities may adopt a new and novel way of catching persons who insist in violat- ing the speed laws. Because of his ac- tivities during the last7 two years Po- lice Chief Peterson and his motor- cycle are now so well known to the speed fans that as Boon as they see him coming they slow down so he can't got them with the goods. Also the loss of the fines which were col- lected is quite noticeable, so some remedy of this state of affairs was needed. It has, or is thought to have, been found. At the meeting of the village coun- cil held last week Trustee Heller suggested the plan of the village pnr- chaslng an automobile for the use -of the'police department. The plan was discussed pro and con and was finally referred back to Mr. Heller for further Investigation. If the plan is passed by the board, Winnetka will be the first town along the north shore to provide this novel way of enforcing the speed laws. FAMILY NIGHT ENJOYED ATsfKl Thursday Nights Reserved for Ail the Family to Enjoy the Tank --Othef Activities. The residents offUew Trier town ship continue to make splendid use of the athletic equipment of Maw Trier township high school, which la again. offered for a nominal fee. The success of this summer will make the institu- tion an established 'vacation feature. About 300 children and adults are tak- ing regular instruction. "Family night", blip proven a big hit. e proportions lies and respond Neptune." Mon- ed for men and night" rved for bicycle to various points Men with ald< bring their whole to the call of "Fat day evenings are Thursday Is the Wednesday is trips, and other trij of Interest This week a second group <* boys .want to. m stock yards to inspect the Armour. Swift and Llbby plants, while the gii s fed peanuts to the monkeys at 14 :olu park under the surveillance of Iss Leonard. Aside from the r wlar Instruction in swimming, vario s other features are fostered, such at tennis, golf, boc- cer, boxing, croquet etc. A tennis tournament ia la progress. A one club- medal play nine-hole goir tournament is in progress this week and also a croquet tournament. Very Tfctractlve medals are awarded to winners of first and second places, t v Preparation is being made for the annual circus which is billed for the week of August 17th. A "sure enough" circus is coming, including a brass band and pink lemonade. Some Kerr rare specimens of young homo sapiens will be on ex- hibition. Half term rates for the remainder of the season until August 23rd are now In effect, $1.00 for children. 12.00 for adults, including all privileges. Special rates are made to persons desiring the natatorium for private partiea on evenings of the week when it la net used for regular classes. At the conclusion of the summer season, which ends August 23rd, Mr. Hyatt Will give private instruction In swimming and aquatics by special ap- pointment at the various beaches and private pools. He enjoys the enviable reputation of being an excellent In- structor' and performer in the water. He Is a university graduate, and has had several years of actual experience in his work. He was director of swim- ming at the University of Wisconsin for two yearB and has spent two sea- sons in the South Park playgrounds under E. B. De Groot, recognised ss the leading playground authority in the United States. WAR DECLARED Crude Oil Will Be Applied on Surface of Pools and in Catch Basins Where Pests Breed. DIRECTION IS GIVEN HERE These Suggestions Tell How to Rid the Town of the Troublesome and Fever-Laden Insects. ONE DEAD; ONE INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT I. A. Hoth of Wilmette Kiiied and E. C. Mulligan Severe- ly Injured. James A. Hoth of Wilmette was killed and B. C. Mulligan of Evans- ton was injured, as the result of an automobile accident on the Glenview road, west of Wilmette Thursday night about 6 o'clock. Mulligan and Hoth were returning from a trip to Riverside In Mulligan's car. They were driving along at a fair rate of speed. Mulligan attempted to turn from the left to right aide of the road and the car jumped into the ditch. Mulligan was driving the car and from some causa or other was able to escape with a few bruises. Hoth suffered a fracture at the base of the brain. H. C. Schuett of Wilmette was a few yards ahead of Muligan's machine. He saw the accident and returned to the place to give assistance to the In- jured men. Hoth was taken «!._ once to Evanston hospital. He never re- gained consciousness and died Friday morning. Mulligan was taken to the hospital, where his Injuries were cared for and he was removed to the home of fits mother at S031 Sherman avenue. His condition is not considered seri- ous by Dr. R. W. Bartholomew, who attended him. Mr. Hoth was 46 years old sad wsa a resident of Wilmette^ aU his life. He was engaged in the lea and coal business. He leaves a wife and four children* all living In Wilmette. The Inquest which was to have been 'Ibeld last Saturday waa postponed un- til Aug. 4, on account of Mr, Mulligan being unable to attend. MOTORCYCLESTOLEN. A motorcycle, belonging to J. Sal- men, 1634 Columbus avenue, Wil- mette, was stolen from the rear of the North Snore Hardware company Man- day afternoon... The motorcycle was valued at $115. Wilmette Is going after the mosqui- toes as well as the other north shore towns. At the solicitation of the Wil- mette Improvement association and ot Dr. B. B. Moore, commissioner of health, the village board haa ordered a barrel of crude oil. This will be given out free to the citizens, and also applied by the village forces to the ponds and other plscea where there Is stagnant water which affords breeding grounds for mosquitoes. In addition to making a request for oil to fight the mosquitoes, the board has sent out a letter to all the citizens of the village with the caption, "Would you like to be rid of mosqui- toes?" The contents are given here- with: "No doubt your attention has been attracted by the effort to do away with the mosquito nuisance along the north shore. Practically all of our neighbor- ing communiUes have taken up the work of overcoming this peat, and it requires only the co-operation of all residents for a period of ninety days this year, and the same period early next summer, to wipe out this busy little Insect. Breed Only in Water. "The larva lives in still water; it cannot develop in any other surround- ings. Running water, or that which is continually in motion. Is never used as a breeding place. If all stagnant wa- ter can be done away with, and such as may not be removed covered With a film of oil mosquitoes cannot breed, and in the course of ninety days will perish, as the life of the mosquito averages from thirty to sixty days, *The larva must come to the surface of the water every two or three minutes to breathe. It the sur- face Is covered with an oil film, this gets into ma breathing apparatus as he comes to the surface and he smoth- ers. Y "The best way of putting on the oil Is with a spraying device, the oil used being about equal parts of kerosene and crude oil, or sny other mixture which will give a density of about twenty-six degrees Beaume. Pools which cannot be drained should be sprayed about once in ten days through the summer. Solution for Fountains. "The simplest method for most resi- dents is to remove all stagnant water, whkh means that old cans and bot ties should be taken care of, 80 that rain cannot collect in them, that roof and street gutters must be kept clear, and that where there are drinking fountains for birds or animals, they should be treated with a solution'of green malachite or of gal!ol, to give a five-tenths of one per cent solution. This will kill the mosquito larvae, and will remain active for some three months In the water, but Is harmless to the animals or birds. If the foun tains or basins are cleaned put thor- oughly every day and filled with fresh water, this precaution ia not neces- sary." taa aaanclatlaB also makes a plea for funds to carry on their work and asks that the dues of one dollar be sent to the treasurer Another unusual feature which will be shown in the near future Is "The Sea Wolf," by Jack London. This is a seven reel feature. A comment by the author on this production.states that he had a vague Idea of bis charac- ter, the Sea Wolf, but his mental image lieu like a ghost at daybreak, when he saw the real one on the mo- tion picture screen.----------,------ no PIER NOW. . The Kcniiworth pier is to have an- other vacation. The powers that be refused to accept tho recommenda- tions of the, boathouse committee ana the new pier is a thing ot the future. This la certainly a sorry disappoint meat for the kids. INDIAN HILL CLUB The Decorations Have Arrived and All Say They Were Worth Waiting For. Since the opening of the Indian Hill Country club at Winnetka two weeka ago, there have been a num- ber of additions made to the plans of the hew club, and some final touches to the furnishings that are of Inter- est. For one thing, the curtains, which were imported, and because of the distance they came were not hung for the opening, have arrived, and are well worth waiting for. Mrs. George Hlgginscn, Jr., who chose them, as well aa most of the other furnishings, bore in mind the unique color scheme of the club, that of peacock blue and green, which Is emphasised in the blue enamel wicker and green cushions and the pale yel- low walls. The curtains comprise all these shades In a design that is vivid and most attractive. Further, there are to be two large elms planted on the weat front of the clubhouse, where the high terraces roll some acres away to the* forest green background, which is also a part of the club grounds. And on the eastern entrance are to be planted hol- lyhocks to brighten the formal srruce and bay trees already planted. - The flower boxes of larkspur, red geraniums, and white daisies and ferns are now hanging at the windows and go well with tho flora! scheme inside the clubhouse. There Mrs. Hlg- glnson, Mrs. 3. Alien Haines, Mrs. Wll- ioughby Walling, and others have placed hug* blue and white Canton bowls and vases, which are filled with larkspur and yellow daisies--a most effective and unusual decoration. The members are determined to be- come expert golfers. Although most ot the women have lots of experience in golfing and are strong players, they aro anxiona to reach the top-notch as experts goiters. So they have en* GOAL LANDS IN ALASKA TO BE LEASED Bill Now Pending That Will Provide for Rental Under Government Super- vision, WILL NOT ALTJJW FRAUD The Provisions of the Act Take Care to Avoid the Pitfalls of Mon- opoly the Some as the Alas- ka Railroad 811!. While these lands should remain in gaged a professional instructor to give^pVernmeilt ownership, they should be them lessons every day In the week. Nearly every morning, when the weather permits, they are out driving the ball over the new and somewhat uneven links, and probably will be- come golf stars in time. Mrs. Augustus Peabody la a fre- quenter of the field, playing with much accuracy and skill. Miss Elisa- beth Stuart is another who uses the golf sticks with the force and direct- ness of a man. Miss Ruth Hopkins and Mrs. W. M. L. Ftske are equally skilled. It Is expected there will be some Interesting competitive games among the women of the different country clubs on the north shore. Others finding interest In the game are Mrs. Douglas Smith, wife of the opened to use promptly, upon liberal terms, requiring immediate and rea- sonable development Thus the benefit of cheap fuel will accrue to the people of Alaska and doubtless alto to the people of our Pacific coast states, the settlement of extehfiva agricultural lands in Alaska will W hastened and the Just and wise development of Alaskan resources will take the place ot private monopoly. Alaska Ceai Siii. The bill known as Uta Alaska Cos! Leasing Bill, which has been favor- ably reported by the committee on president of the CluST Mft7~ltobert Stevenson, Mrs. Archibald Shaw, Mrs. Willoughby Walling, Mrs. J. Allen Haines, Mrs. William Gold Hlbbard. Jr.. Mrs. George Higginson, Mrs. Lan- don Hoyt and Miss Georglsns Owsley. MOORE MAKES APPEAL BEACH Claims It Is More Wise to Safe- guard Than Be Obliged to Rescue People. At the last meeting of the village couscij,Mr. Howard ^loore, superla tendent of the North Shore Juvenile Protective association, came before the board and made a strong appeal for the board to appoint a matron for the bathing beach; have both public and private beaches policed; have some sort of place established for toilet service and provide a bath house where people could change their clothes for bathing. "The basis for this request," saya Mr. Moore. "lies In the fact that It Is altogether wiser to safeguard than to be obliged to rescue young people, whether the danger be moral or phys- ical. As to the reality ot both kinds of danger there la no possible ques- FAMOUS FILMS COMING. The village theater will entertain the campers of St. Vincent de Paul this afternoon at a special matinee. Bruce McRae will be seen on V*fi°*- ^^^Q^^^^M local screen on next Tuesday, Aug. 4, In the famous political romance, "The Ring and the Man." by Cyrus Townsend Brady. This Is s four reel feature, produced by the Famous Play- ers Film company, sorry toll all along the shore and It Is only a matter of time or chance until some Wilmette family will be bereaved. As to the moral danger, there Is necessary only a casual visit to the beach to see that it Is ex treme. is proved again and again by dally reading the news." The council received his message In a very friendly and courteous way-. but declared that they feared little could be done at this time, owing to lath of finds. BUILD ROAD INTO PABK. The Wilmette Park Board has been constructing a road Into the park east Of the Sanitary property on Michigan By Charles M. Thomson. . During the half dozen years follow- ing 1900. the actions of certain large and very powerful interests in this country by which they sought to get control ot the immense coal deposits in Alaska, necessitated the withdrawal of practically all the remaining coal bearing public buds of that territory. This brought all development of these lands and the coal In them, proper as well as improper, to a standstill. This condition of things was of course not the end sought. These natural resources should and must be devel- oped, but in such a way as to serve the best Interests of all the people. I have beiieved that the coal aa well as the other natural resources of Alaska should be opened to develop- ment at once; These resources In the Alaska Public ijinrij. «r« nwnmt by the people of our whole country and are safe from monopoly, waste or destruction only wl;ile so iiw5u«. public lands and is now pending in tbe house, msy be said to be a com- panion bill to the Alaska railroad bill recently passed by CongrsagJ^^H er transportation faculties are es- sential to the development of the Alaska coal fields and the shipment of the product of these mines would seem to be necessary for the success- ful and profitable operation of thee* transportation lines. In providing for the construction of a railroad In Alaska by tbe government, we have struck from that territory, the shack- les which were surely being fastened upon it by, those who wars acquiring s monopoly of the terminal facilities and the railroad lines. By the withdrawal of the unen- tered coal mads of Alaska hi isOi, the fraud by which many sought to evade tbe laws and take to themselves tans to which they had no right, was, stopped. But to continue that withdrawal haa bean aa act* or cruelty to the w pie of Alaska and an act of injustice to ourselves. This bill will open up these lands to a wise and well reg- ulated development through a leasing system. There Is much high grade coal in Alaska as well as vast bads of a lower ermln or lignite which is suit- able for domestic use. While the Alaska coal output up to this time hss bean insignificant. the annual consumption in the to*; ritory is over 100,000 tons. Most of this bss been taken up there from the Vancouver Island fields. Provides far Uaafag, This but provides for the leasing of Alaska's cost deposits In areas of sufficient else to warrant the installa- tion of large and modern equipment and the mining and marketing of the coal upon the payment of a reason- able royalty, while at the same time small areas msy be developed and mined without charge, for domestic That this Is no llttht matter U8M- The le**,n* P«*DdS JKOVtdfidL for In the bill are indeterminate a that leaseee may be willing to expend the money necessary for the thorough equipment of a large mine. Pro** sion Is made In the bill, however, fear; such an adjustment of the terms an* conditions ot the leaaaa at the and of 20 year periods, ss may meet material* l v changed foaOUfoasi The royalties provided by 'tfcn-l avenue, north of Washington avenue. to tho canaL The road wttl be com- pleted this week, filling a ioag-feii want, aa an entrance for vehicle*. Heretofore alt entrance to the park had to be on foot. assure the government an adequat return ou these leasee and the | provides for certain rental charges leased, which are designated to insure TWauiisiwj eat tiauous operation ot the mine With the passage el m* bUl (Goatkwed on m