Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 7, 1912, Page 1

—pp——— MINNESOT HISTORICAL @ SOCIETY. VOLUME 10. NUMBER 8. BACKWARD PUPILS ARE TO BE STUDIED Teachers Asked to Co-operate In a State-Wide Census of Mental- ly Deficient. TO FIND NUMBER OF LAGGARDS Precocious Ones Will Also Be Noted And An Average of Mentality Sought. MAY HAVE SOLUTION HERE Model School of Normal Department Used for Giving Individual Instruction. ' Bemidji and Beltrami county prin- cipals received blanks today from State Supt. Schulz, who has inaugur- ated a state-wide census of mentally retarded childfen attending the grade schools of Minnesota. The object of the census, which is being condicted by a joint committee of the Minnesota Psychological con- ference and the department of super- intendence of the Minnesota Educa- tional association, is to find out the number of backward children in the public schools and so to adapt the study courses to them that greater efficiency will acerue both from the standpoint of the average students and the laggards. i The census is the first of its kind ever attempted in educational history and is regarded as extremely import- ant by psychologists and educators. | The census will determine the nor- mal age of children at each school | grade and the degree of variability in age as regards each grade. The.re- sults will also furnish the basis by which the courses for each grade in the school may be adapted to the av- . erage age as indicate in the canvass. The canvass will show how long the children of each grade have attended the elementary schools, disregarding the kindergarten. Each teacher will also make careful inquiry as to the| number of years each student has spent in schools with the number of grades finished. Children between the ages of five and eighteen will be considered and the age at the last birthday will be that which prevails. The grades covered will be from the first to the eighth and the figures on the boys and girls will be kept sepa- rately, At the conclusion of the cen- sus figures will be obtainable on the following points: Number of years each student has spent in school with present age and grade Number in each grade who repeat- ed the work of the grade. Number promoted at the end of this year. Number who failed of promotion at the end of this year. Number in each grade who received special promotion within this year. Number “demoted”—sent to lower grade—within this year. Number who left school perma- nently within this year. Number that left school perma- nently within this year who were known to stop school together. The census will thus show not only the number of laggards in school but also the extent of the precocious class and the general average. The results of the investigation which will be received by Mr. Schulz-during the early summer will not be tabulated by the committee before next winter and possibly not for a year. “It is the most significant and thorough psychological investigation for educational purposes ever taken anywhere,” said Professor Miner, chairman of the committee. “The committee has formulated the ques- tion blanks largely on the reports of the Russell Sage foundation in its publications on mental retardations and the results should be of vast in- terest and significance.” The committee of the psychological conference and the Minnesota Educa- tional association, which compiled the questions and will tabulate the. find- ings in the census, is composed of Professor Miner, University of Min- nesota, chairman; W. F. Webster, principal Minneapolis East High school; Superintendent F. E. -Lurton, Anoka; A. M. Gillette, Minneapolis, and Dr. H. H. Woodrow, University of Minnésota. Prof. W. P. Dyer says that the lo- cal schools have been working on this question for som¥*'iinte and have reached a partial sélution by’ pldcing backward children in. the model (Continued on h}t page.) POOOCCOOO9POCOOSOSS ® CURRENT EVENTS. b 9000090000000 00 McCann a Delegate. * Cincinnati, 0., May nual convention of the National Lumber Manufacturers’ assoclation met in this city today with an at- tendance of delegates representing the lumber trade in all sections of the country. Tom McCann, of Bemidji, is one of the Minnesota delegates. . Maryland Knights Templar. Frederick, Md., May 7.—The Knights Templar of Maryland met in this city today in annual conclave. In their honor the city was elabo- rately decorated with the colors and emblems of masonry. This afternoon there was a grand parade, reviewed by a number of distinguished visi- tors. The conclave will conclude its business tomorrow. . Change in Insurance Firm. H. E. Reynolds and E. H. Winter, under the firm name of Reynolds and Winter, have taken over the busi- ness formerly conducted by Huffman, Harris and Reynolds. The firm’ will write all kinds of insurance. Mr. Reynolds was with the old firm since it was established and is well known in Bemidji having lived here for some thirteen years. E. H. Winter was connected with the firm of E. H Winter and company for eleven years. . Roy Moberg in Runaway. Roy Moberg, twelve year old son of John Moberg, was slightly injured about 5:30 last night when a horse, attached to a two wheel cart, ran away and knocked young Moberg down when passing him. The run- away started at the mill of the Bel- trami Elevator and Milling company where the boy was trying to tie the horse to a post. The horse was frightened by a passing engine. The boy was able to go to school this morning. . Crookston Boy Shot. Crookston, Minn., May 7.-—(Spec- ial)—Elmer Woodstrom of this ecity is in St. Vincent’s hospital with his right side paralyzed and with slight chance of recovery as the result of & shooting accident Sunday_afternoon.. He and Ole Lyngholm, both car- rying rifles, were 'in B. Sampson’s pasture near the city limits and Lyngholm was sitting down with his rifle across his knees when his weap- on was discharged, the bullet strik- ing Woodstrom between the should- ers and grazing the spinal cord. Both boys are 19 years old. . Indians May Get $3,000,000. Washington, May 7.—A $3,000,000 claim of Mille Lac Chippewa Indians of Minnesota on account of losses sus- tained by them through the opening of their reservation to public settle- ment was approved yesterday by the United States court of claims. Chief Justice Pelle and Judge Howe dissented from the majority of the court, and indorsed the conten- tion of the federal department of jus- tice that the law ‘did not intend to give the Indians a valid claim against the United States. It is expected the attorney general will appeal the case to the United States supreme court. . International Red Cross Conferemce. Washington, D. C., May 7.—Every civilized country of the globe is rep- resented by delegates at the ninth international Red Cross conference which opened its sesgion here today in the Pan American Union building. The conference, in connection with which a highly interesting exhibi- tion of Red Cross methods and ap- pliances is held, will remain in ses- sion until May 17, inclusive and promises to be the most successful and important ever held. The Con- ference will hold general and depart- mental sessions at the Pan-American Unior. building and for all these meetings and conferences elaborate programs have been prepared, em- bracing practically every subject bearing upon the activities in war and peace of the international Red Cross organization. On the closing day of the conference, Friday, May 17, President Taft, who is the hon- orary president of the American Na- tional Red Cross, and Mrs. Taft will entertain the foreign delegates and other distinguished attendants at the White House. Should the weather permit a garden party in_honor of the visitors will be given in the White House grounds. Among the declegates in attendance are many men and women distin- guished for their eminent work in the service of the Red Cross in their respective countries. - The United States- delegation includes the Hon. Charles Nagle, secretary. of commerce and labor; Brig.-Gen. George H. Tor- ney, U. S. A.; Surgeon-General Chas; F. Stokes, U. S. N., and Mfss Mabel vis, chairman of the central commit: : BASEBALL STANDINGS : bRy S PN vensiaiaeies K American League. Won Lost P.C. Chicago . ........ 14 5 737 Washington . ....10 6 625 Boston . ......... 10 1 588 Philadelphia . e 9 8 629 Cleveland . 8 9 471 Detroit . ey 8 11 450 St. Louis ........ 6 12 .338 New York ........ 4 12 .250 National League. £ Won Lost P.C. Cincinnati . ....,14 3 .824 New York .......12 4 750 Boston . ........ 8 9 AT1 Chicago . ........ 9 9 .500 Pittsburgh . Brooklyn . ... Philadelphia “|St. Louis .... St. Louis ... New York . Chicago . .... Beston . T. Boardman of the executive com-| mittee of the American National Red | Cross and Maj.-General Geo. W. Da-| VBASEBALL The box soore of Ameri- can Assocliation games will be posted on the Ploneer bulletin - board, oorner Fourth and Beltraml, each day as fast as they come In by telegraph. A Cheney and Archer; ’]‘yler Brown, McTique and Kling. American Association. Won Lost P.C JT14 Minneapolis . ....15 6 Columbus . ...... 16 8. 667 Toledo . . 9 571 St. Paul . 12 11 522 Kansas City . A 13 .409 Louisville . .. 8 12 400 Milwaukee . 8 13 .381 Indianapolis . < 18 818 St. Paul Toledo .. Dauss, Karger and Blocks Swann, Higginbotham, Callamore, West and Carisch. Minneapolis 4 8 0 Columbus . .. P e | Patterson and Owens; Packard and Smith. H. R. E, Kansas City .. ceen T 09 2 Indianapolis . .2 41 Maddox, Hornsby and ' James; Merze, White and Clark. R. H. E. Milwaukee . . . 813 4 Louisville 1 6.3 Loudermilk and Spencer; Marcen and Schalk. {in chapel FOOTBALL MEN DISGYSTED, : ; Feil to Appear in University Chapel to Receive Athletic "!l’s.” Minneapolis, May 8.—A majority of the last year's football players of | the State University failed to appear yesterday morning when ' President George E. Vincent read their names with the intention of awarding the football “M’s.” Al- though the greater part of the squad were in the lobby adjoining the chap- el only two, H. K. Elder apd Arthur .| Wallender, came to the platform. Disgust with the athleti¢ policy of dents to have prompted the action. Professor James Paige explained that it was due to the small audience in the chapel, Browning Centenary Kept. London, May 7.—The one hun- dredth anniversary of the birth of Robert Browning, the famous poet, was celebrated by the Browning clubs out England today. In London the chief features of the celebration were a service in Westminister Abbey this afternoon, followed by a dinner un- der the auspices of the Royal society (Continued on last page.) DEEECTIVE DARE of Literature. the University is belieyedh¥the stu- | and other literary societies through- | & gy 25 (Copyrikht) - . First Ward Puts Two Tickets in the Field, Causes Excitement. Republican precinct caucuses were held in the various voting precincts throughout the entire county from two to four o’clock this afternoon, for the purpose of electing delegates to the county convention, which will be held in the court house in Bemidji, Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Considerable excitement developed in some of the city ward caucuses, special attention being given to the First ward, where two tickets were in the field. On one of the tickets ap- peared- tire- names--ag-delegates, Dr. Gilmore, John Richards, Chas. Jew- ett, and A. P. White; and on-ancther E. E. McDonald, Harold Dane, J. J. Opsahl, F. 8. Arnold 'and Wm. Mc- Cuaig. In other wards there appeared to be less excitement owing to the fact that only one ticket was in the field. The results of the caucuses will ap- pear on the Pioneer Bulletin Board tomorrow morning and in Wednes- day’s issue. The Boston Red Sox started the season at home some $35,000 in gate receipts to the had. Opening day and morning and afternoon games on Patriot’s Day had to be postponed on account of rain, J. Bruce Ismay and P. A. S. Franklin, White Star Officials, Witnesses at Senate Titanic ‘Inquiry. _|investigate request from Judge _ License granted to Duncan Mec- Dougal to conduct & saloon in Lake Short hotel. Help old soldiers get transporta- tion to the cemetery on Decoration Day. Voted to have the parks improved by park committee. Voted to start road around south shore of Lake Irvine. mfimtfi,m in. bills, Voted to make. repairs o the sec- ond story of the poor hotise. Granted renewal of license to Lar- kin and Dale. Accepted adverse nport on rest Toom proposition. Ordered engineer to prepare grades for certain streets and sidewalks. Voted to place extra water tank and gasoline pumping engine in Mill Park‘#at fire protection, but decided not toiestablish other subestations at this time, Ordinance limiting the activity of hotel runners passed. Ordinance to raise liquor licenses given first reading. Fire department requisition for hose cart granted: and city clerk in- structed to advertise for bids. - Ordinance making it & misdemean- or for passenger boats on the lake to carry less life preservers than ome for each passenger, given its first reading. City clerk ordered to purchase 150 chairs for the city hall. Wes Wright given contract for city sprinkling and sweeping at $108.99 per month.' Decided city should buy dirt at ten cenits & yard and use it for filling. City clerk instructed to advertise {or. bids on city cement work. Water clerk instructed to place a valve on.the water main on the east side of Irvine avenue, _Qlerk instructed to buy 3,000 or 4,000 feet of plank for repairing the Building committee instructed to mons for chambers for municipal Ed. Hewitt granted right to con- duct confectionery stand at end of city dock. : Patterson shows granted use of - | certain streets for July 15 to 19 upon _|peyment of & license-of $25 per day, mpuudllhwn‘flu TEN CENTS PER WEEK. DUNCAN McDOUGAL GETS LIQUOR LICENSE Council Says He May Conduot Salooa In Lake Shore Hotel After May 8. ANDERSON SENDS CIGARS Hlll!oxhuodwnhluemflx ments Indicating He Will Con- trol as Formerly. PATTERSON SHOWS ARE COMING Granted Privilege of Using Streets July 15 to 19 Under Bond to City. of $5,000. : With but one dissenting vote, that of E."W. Hannah, the city couneil last night granted a liquor license to Duncan McDougal. The license will allow him to open a saloon in the Lake Shore hotel on May 8 and run for one year. This is the location jused by Louis Anderson before his li- cense was revoked. Within three minutes after the license had been granted, a box of digars was passed to the councilmen with the compli- ments of Louis Anderson. An- derson is at present serving a county jail sentence, having been found guilty of law viola- tions. His license was revoked by the mayor. By granting a license to Duncan McDougal, the council allows Louis Anderson to resume business. ‘When the application was read by City Clerk Stein, L. F. Jobuson agked if McDougilhad been iNvestiguted. Vouched For By Smart. “He’s all right,” said Tom Smart. “I think the council should not- grant a license to take the place of one that has been revoked,” said Mr. Hannah. “In this'way we can grad- ually reduce the number of saloons.” “This man is here ready to pay $600,” replied Mr. Smart. “I say we get all the money that we can. The city is taking no chances.” “Some things cannot be measured by dollars. THe police force can’t handle the number of saloons we have today. The mayor says so. Parker said so when he was mayor. s The best interests of the city will.ke served by keeping the number re- duced.” This from Mr. Hannah. “We have the same police force now that we had ten years ago and nobody was killed or injured then,” said Mr. Smart. Hannah replied, “The court records will not bear you out in that state- ment.” Following the granting of the li- cense to McDougal, a renewal was granted ta Larkin and Dale. No Comment on Higher License. Ordinance 61, which if passed, will gradually raise the liquor license here from $500 to $1,000 had its first reading last night but provoked no comment. It will come up at the meeting June 3 for third reading and a vote. Patterson Shows Coming. By a unanimous vote, the council decided to allow the use of parts of Fourth and Fifth streets to the Pat- terson shows from July 15 ‘to 19. The carnival company is to pay a li- cense of $25.per day and to furnish a bond of $5,000 to idemnify the city agaiust any loss occurring as a re- sult of the carnival. A.communi- cation from the advance agent was read in which he said that the com- pany carried 350 people and would arrive in a train of twenty-one cars. It was also voted to construct the road around the south shore of Lake. Irvine that was asked for some time ago. This road will furnish an exit for the farmers living on the south shore of the lake. The.city engineer 'was instructed to lay out the road and then Mdl wlll‘h.ull“ for. Because of the expense involved, ~ |the committee appointed- to investi- nt.a -the. ‘advisability of establishing o~