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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, WEDNESDAY. 'JANUARY T, 1902.
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STATES EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
Ample Funds in Oregon for Good Work Results Compare
Favorably With Those of the Common Schools of the East
, In the state, according to reports of State
i School Superintendents:
School
popu-
Year lation.
IS73 3S,670j
isi 40.E0S
1S75 44.5S7
1S7G 48.473
lftii
1S7S
1S79
1SS0
1SS1
OREGON'S school system Is not un
like the systems of other states, es
pecially of the Mississippi Valley.
Its state constitution makes ample pro
vision for a complete school system from
the kindergarten to and Including the
university, and, in accordance with such
provisions, the Legislature has estab
lished grammar-grade schools, high
schools, normal schools and a State Uni
versity. Each county In the state Is divided into
convenient subdivisions technically known
as school districts of the first, second
and third classes, according to the num-
of tho resident nlmrod, and the occasion
for annual pilgrimages into Oregon 31
hunting parties from other states. Too
China pheasant Is the king of Oregon's
game birds.
But the China pheasant Is not the only
imported bird that has added to the cos-
School
popu
Tear lation.
ISSS 6.574
ISS9 93.09S
JS91 106172 ' OP01111111 reputation of Oregon's game
6pO,3iS1S9Z
53,4621
65,464
59,615
61,641
111.770
1893 120.645
1534 123,756
tS95 126.9C6
1896 129,620
1837 129.956
1898 130.750
1899 132.403
1900 133.181
1901 135.80S
formed by the County School Superintend
ent who Is the official head of the school 1
system In his county. His duties are
quite similar to those required of county
school superintendents In other states. I
would offer. In this connection, testimony
to the faithfulness and efficiency of our
County School Superintendents. They put
forth honest. Intelligent endeavor to Im
prove tho schools of their respective
counties, and they are doing much to sys
tematize their schools. They Inspire their
teachers with a progressive and earnest
educational spirit and with a desire for
something better In the educational work
for the children In their charge; have en- be ashamed of the work dono by their
en- 1
ef-
18S2 65,216
1883 69.076
ISM S3.S67
1555 S0.018
1556 S2.S60
ISS7 87,217
A survey of the work shows satisfactory
progress. Still wo aro far from reaching
our Ideal of even approaching it either In
the matter of school accommodation,
school administration or any distinctly
educational lines; yet, from out past ex
perience in assigning pupils who have
been educated in other states to grades
in our own schools, wo have no hesitancy
In saying that the boys and girls educated
in the schools of Oregon have no cause to
resources. Among more recent Importa
tions are the wild turkey and the English
or gray partridge. The latter has not
been here long enough to have Increased
to any considerable extent and Is still un
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OREGON'S GREAT GAMEBIRD, THE DEXXY PHEASANT.
a 4 0
ber of persons in each between tho ages
of 4 and 20 years. These districts are
supervised by boards known as district
school boards, having certain adminis
trative powers, the principal ones being
the engaging of teachers, visiting and
inspecting their schools from time to time,
furnishing apparatus, purchasing and
leasing schoolhouses, contracting debts
under certain restrictions, etc The citi
zens who make up the school boards, la
most of the districts are conscientious,
self-sacrificing men, and give much of
their time without compensation to their
respective schools. Tho most important
duty they have is the selection of teach
ers, and one of the most hopeful signs of
educational progress is tho growing feel
ing on the part of school boards that they
must get the best teachers possible with
the means at hand. The school laws pro
vide that at least S5 per cent of the school
fund shall be applied to teachers' sala
ries; and also that each district shall
maintain at least three months of school
in order to draw public money. "With
these two provisions, each district Is as
sured of a certain amount of school each
year, and each teacher a fair remunera
tion for his services. The average number
of months' school in the several districts
during tho past year was six, but most of
the city and village schools had nine and
10. Male teachers received an average
monthly salary of 544 45, and female
teachers $31 SL
No person is permitted to teach in the
public schools without either a county or
a state certificate. The examinations for
both county and state certificates are pre
pared by the State Board of Examiners,
and aro uniform throughout the state.
Manuscripts for county certificates vare
graded by county boards of examiners,
and manuscripts for state certificates by
the State Board of Examiners. Tho per
cents required are as high as required
In other states.
No aphorism seems truer than the fa
miliar one, "As Is the teacher, so will the
school be." If It were possible to devise a
plan by which an earnest, conscientious
and efficient teacher could be placed in
?very school in the state, the greatest
hindrance to the progress of the schools
would be eliminated. It is only fair to
say, in this connection, that our teachers,
as a body, will compare favorably with
older states, as they are earnest, con
scientious, strong and thoughtful in all
things pertaining to their work. Many
of our teachers have had special train
ing for their work either In the normal
schools, agricultural college. State Uni
versity or Independent educational insti
tutions of the state, and many of them
are graduates of the best Eastern schools.
"While many of our school districts are
not provided with such buildings and ap
paratus as we would like, yet their build
ings are constantly being Improved, and
we are pleased to be able to say that
as a rule, when new buildings are erect
ed, they are modeled after the most ap
proved plans.
The law authorizes the State Board of
Education to prepare state -courses of
study for grammar grades and high
schools, which has been done. This so
systematizes the work that all teachers
are practically following the same lines t
of work, but not necessarily the same
methods nor devices; neither is that de
sired. The state course of study, together
with the uniform examinations for grad
uates from the eighth grade, has done
much to articulate the grammar-grade
schools with the high school, and with
the state's higher Institutions of learning.
In every public school rystcm thrre are
necessarily three indispensable factors:
plernents. if not onual'v Imnortant. so mu
tually dependent upon each other that the T
must ciuciuui. suuuui sysieui win uc mat.
in which each of these is developed in the
best possible manner. First, the school
fund, as to amount and manner of distri
bution; second, the teacher, along with
the method of employment, certification,
etc.; third, the supervision of schools
state, county, city, district. t
Funds for the maintenances of schools
are derived from three sources: (1) Tho
income from the irreducible school fund
which Is distributed among the several
counties of the state In proportion to the
number of children resident therein be
tween the ages of 4 and 20 years. During
the past year this fund amounted to ?1 56
per child. (2) The County Courts of the
several counties are required to levy at
least 5 mills on the dollar. This sum
amounted last year to $S21,53S 15. (3) Dis
tricts have power to levy a tax upon the
real and personal property In their dis
tricts for the support and benefit of the
frcuuuis 111 meir uisixicu xiiere was re- 1 jgj
celvod last- yejr ftom this source J3S9,- . irs3
078 04. j 1884
As to supervision we have already I I8S5
spoken of that performed by the district
school board, and it only remains to speak
of the county and state systems of su
pervision. County supervision is per-
forts in behalf of their schools and by
their own zeal and earnestness have
brought about an Increased earnestness
among patrons In school affairs, addi
tional strength having thus been given
to teachers and to teachers' work.
A general superintendence of the county
and district school officers is secured by
means of a Superintendent of Public In
struction, elected at a general election,
for four years, and a State Board of
Education, composed of the Governor,
Secretary of State and the Superintend
ent of Public Instruction. The prlnclpil
duty of the state board Ip to prescribe
a series of rules and regulations for tho
general Improvement of the public
schools, and for tho maintenance and dis
cipline therein: to grant and revoke cer
tificates and diplomas and prepare courses
of study.
The last Legislative session passed some
wholesome school legislation; In fact. It
practically revised the wholo school code.
In our opinion, the act authorizing dis
trict and couty high schools will work
as much good ultimately as any one
measure passed at said session. Up to
this time no county has taken advantage
of tho county high school proposition, but
information is coming to this office dally
that many districts, especially In the rur
al communities, are making provisions for
grades above the eighth, thereby making
it possible for young people in nearly all
communities to do advanced work in their
home districts.
We have a uniform series of books In
the state selected by a State Board of
Text-Book Commissioners appointed by
the Governor. Bald commission has re
cently selected books for the ensuing
six years, and, so far as this office is
advised, their action meets with the gen
eral approval of school patrons.
The higher Institutions of learning, both
public and independent, have their
courses of study so extended that their
graduates have no difficulty In entering
Eastern colleges without re-examination.
The following table shows the amount
which has annually been available for
the support of the public school system of
der the protection of the law. The intro
duction of silver, copper, green Japanese,
golden and Beeves pheasants Is a.so un
der consideration, and it is safe to pre
dict that at no distant day some of tnese
species of Oriental game birds will be seen
in the moors, meadows and fields and for
ests of Oregon.
The game fish resources of Oregon have
been added to by the introduction of East
ern brook and Loch Lev-en trout and gray
lings. Oregon's geographical position coupled
with her physical characteristics, which
give her a great diversity of climatic con
ditions, peculiarly fit her for her diversi
fied game resources. The high altitude of
her rugged mountains, some of which are
covered with perpetual snow, makes resi
dence possible for many fur-bearing ani
mals. These mountains and the large for
ests of timber contiguous are the home or
the mountain sheep, mountain goat, elk,
antelope, deer and bear.
In the salubrious climes of the valleys
and prairies are found grouse, quail,
partridges, prairie chickens, plover and
other varieties of upland birds. Sage
hen and blue grouse are native to partic
ular sections of the state, the former be
ing found throughout Eastern Oregon and
the latter In the big timber of Tillamook
County. "Wild pigeons are found in almost
all parts of tho state.
Aquatic fowl are found In all the waters
of the state, both ducks and geese having
naturalbreeding grounds In several lakes.
Swan, cranes and almost all species of
snipe are also found here In their season.
Tho Jack rabbit fa numerous In the east
ern part of the state, and his smaller
cousin, the cotton-tail, is at home every-
5 where.
1 The waters of Oregon team with the fes-
J tlve trout. Every stream and lake and In
f fisherman's delight. Salmon fishing with
I ' t4l4 vA ...I nn wmm Afr t -.. t.
.vu uuu .(.Gl IM11L oyruuil 1JUUIV. U13U piTHllH
rare sport. The gamy black bass has
been planted In several waters. As al
ready stated, a number of new species of
trout have been added to Oregon's waters.
1 .which are already the home of the moun
tain, rainbow, Dolly varden, salmon, lake
and several other species.
Much of Oregon's continued pre-eminence
as a state of extensive came re-
f J sources Is due to her beneficent game laws
I I and a growing sentiment favorable to the
T ' preservation of her gamo Interests. In con
sequence of the wholesome Iceinlntlnn for
j their protection there has been a marked
t j Increase In the number of deer. Deer are
now Plentiful in nil ntlnna of fhr. utnto
f J inhabited by them ar.d the occupation of
me pruicssionai aeersKinncr nas Deen
practically killed. With strict obedience
to the present law in reference to decr
owning, which permits a hunter to kill
five deer during the open season, and sell
the hides of the deer lawfully killed by
him, providing they are properly tagged,
there. Is no reason why this noble game
lr.fr nfmn , hnrnn t,a .. ,. i.Mi i """"m uu pi c&er eu lo uregon lor
tancy In doing so, so far as the educational i ?.? 'eI ,me' The ,tbl1Utt P"
.rtMntn, 5 , cf,. , , I nlbltlon of the killing of elk has had a
J. H. ACKERMAN,
State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
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LAND OF THE
FINEST SPORT
Fields and Forests of Oregon Teem
With the Finest Game Vild Tur
key and English Partridge Among
Recent Importations.
A
S might bo Judged from tho physl-
most salutary effect also. Elk. too. have
been Increasing under the protection of
tho law and bid fair to become quite
numerous by the time the ban Is removed.
Oregon's game laws on the whole are
good, though minor changes might be
I made In the Interest of sportsmen with
out Jeopardy to the game, and the enforce
ment of these laws by reason of the meag
er appropriation made by the Legislative
Asembly cannot be made nearly so effec
tive as the importance of the game Inter
ests demand. Considering the value of
these game Interests, the means nrovlded
I for the protection of game Is out of all
proportion, and as a result of this penny
wise and pound-toollsh legislation, the
rigid enforcement of protective laws Is
made very difficult. Eastern states, with
not one-tenth the wealth of game that is
the proud heritage of Oregon, appropriate
many times as much for game protection.
Many states have learned too late the
value of game protection and are now
paying the penalty for their neglect.
iregon is yet ricn in game resources.
Oregon I3 tho home of almost all
species of game animals, game birds
and game fish that yet survive tho en
croachments of American civilization. , and If she will profit by tho experience
It has often been said that Orecon of her older sister states in the East, she
Is the paradise of the sportsman. This "w,u Insure the perpetuity of her game ln
ls llterallv true, for tierharv, nn tnr I tcrests by making ample provision for the
ir, tv. !! r. .i.u . 1 , i effective enforcement of her game laws,
in the Union can compare with her in the ! L P "W QUIMBY
diversity and extent o f her game re
sources. Not only Is Oregon yet plenti
fully supplied with the game Indigenous
to the Pacific Northwest, but her game
resources through the enterprise of her
sportsmen, have been added to by the In
troduction.of many nonresident species of
game fish and gamo fowL These impor
tations have added much to the reputation
of the state as a game preserve and to
the pleasure of the sportsman. The ring
neck or China torquartur pheasant, which
was brought to this state some 15 years ago
by the late Judge O. N. Denny, and has
since multiplied so rapidly that it is to
day even more plentiful than the native
State Game and Forestry "Warden.
FIrut County Cleric in Oregon.
Robert Sturgeon MacEwan, tho oldest
Inhabitant of Clatsop County, Is 87 years
of age, but more vigorous and active than
the average man of 60. He Is able to do
a hard, day's work if necessary, and can
write a clear and distinct hand without
the aid of spectacles. Mr. MacEwan was
born In the County of Plctou. Provinco of
Nova Scotia, November 10. 1S13. In 1S21,
with his parents, he moved to the Prov
ince of New Brunswick, where he resided
until 1S36, when he became a surveyor
on tho boundary, line of the disputed
HERD OF OREGON ELK.
Oregon, since the creation of the Depart
ment of Public Instruction In 1873:
Tear Amount. Year -Amount.
1873 J 184.010 00.18SS S S01.638 95
204.7G0 00)1859 9ib,407 S3
25S.S71 OOilSSO 1.0C2.890 13
263.S22 OM1881 L231.195 IS
235,337 00 1892 1,324,793 70
23S.785 00 IKI3 1,449.614 S6
251.673 CO 1894 1.322.910 il
339.0S0 Ou 1855 1.205.10D 64
.35S.01S 00 ISP6 L284.6C4 00
t 3&O.Z18 W lS3i 1.1S7.434 19
53S.79S ."1
501.339 95!
HS9S
B899
1SSG
ISS7
G7S.340 961900 .
901,272 2&
CC9,985 51
1901
.. 1.276.775 29
.. 1,227,781 59
.. 1,59S,S25 63
.. 1,461.070 33
The following table shows the number of
ergons between 4 ari gj years of age
pheasant, has alone given this state a
imputation that extends from the Pacific
to the Atlantic, and from the Arctic re
gions to the Gulf of Mexico. This mag
nificent game bird has become .so thor
oughly naturalized that It Is today prac
Ically as much at home in the state as the
native pheasant, while sportsmen come
here from all parts of the East and even
British Columbia to hunt this game bird
In season. No upland bird, native to this
country Is as gamy as the ring-neck
pheasant, or furnishes the sport that does
this bird to the sportsmen. In plumage it
Is a more handsome bird than Its Amer
ican cousin, while In point of flavor, in
the opinion of many. It Is also Its superior.
China pheasant hunting has become the
most fascinating and exhilarating sport
territory between the United States and
Great Britain, at the headwaters of the
St. John and Rcstlgoucho Rivers, along
the southwest corner of New Brunswick.
In 1640 he came to the United States on
the Unicorn,, the pioneer mall steamer
of the Cunard line, and settled in Mis
souri; where he married Miss Cordelia
Npland, In 1S44. In 1S4G he crossed tWe
plains to Oregon with an ox team, ana
located In Clackamas County, at the
mouth of Eagle Creek, known as Foster's
place. In 1848 he started for the newly
discovered gold fields of California, but
sickness compelled him to turn back,
and he soon afterward came to Clatsop
Plains to superintend the building and
rigging of the schoonen Pioneer. On the
arrival of the United" States sloop-of-war
BISHOP SCOTT ACADEMY, PORTLAND, OREGON
Among Portland's educational institutions none stands higher than the Bishop Scott Academy. For over 20 years
it has maintained Its lofty position, and has never been so comfortably and completely equipped as It Is at present.
It Is situated in the center of the mos desirable portion of the City of Portland, Or., occupies four city blocks
of space, and Is perfect In Its appointments. The buildings were entirely renovated and refurnished last Summer,
and present a very attractive appearance, affording every facility for tho comfort and well-being of tho students.
The military drill and various athletic sports In the spacious armory and on the large campus, add greatly to
the physical development of the scholars, while competent teachers provide effectually for their Intellectual culture.
The academy also has a skillful instructor in manual training, which with French and German, Is taught without
extra charge.
The Bishop Scott Academy Is conducted under the auspices of the Protestant Episcopal church, and Its efficacy
and worth are of a high order. A spirit of harmony pervades the large household. It offers a homo of refinement and
culture to any boy intrusted to Its care, and parents and guardians may rest assured that all posslblo provision will
be made for his welfare. 1
Mr. Arthur C. Newlll, late of Oxford University, England, has been chosen principal of tho Bishop Scott Acad
emy by the board of trustees, and Is now In charge. His character and scholarship have been instantly felt by tho
school, and have given It a strong Impulse toward continued and conspicuous success.
A boy's education Is the most important thing to him In life. All parents owe It to themselves and their son3 to
acquaint themselves with the merits and advantages of the Bishop Scott Academy.
Send to the principal for an illustrated catalogue.
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HILL MILITARY ACADEMY, PORTLAND, OREGON COMPLETED LAST SEPTEMBER.
Out on Marshall ar.d Twenty-fourth streets, Portland. Or., stands the new Hill Military Academy, completed last September.
It Is a. con.-pl.uous building, overlooking the city and Burroundlns country. It Is one of the most valuable and Important lnstl
. tutlona of learning In Oregon a noble monument to the perseverance and energy of Dr. J. "W. Hill.
For 'Si years he was leasee and principal of the Bishop Scott Academy in Portland. Now he ha built his otvn school on a
iscnle that merits attention. The site, building, environment, curriculum, general conditions, social position and phenomenal
success of the Hill Military Academy make up an extraordinary record. Yet It has all come about naturally. Dr.
Hill has embodied In his own complete academy the fruits of his long experience &a a teacher of boys. The commodi
ous school, which here Illustrated, was constructed last Summer, and fitted with evrry convenience and comfort that Ingenuity
could devise. Situated on the outskirts of one of the finest parts of the city, commanding a superb view of the river, tho hills and
Portland entire, convenient for day scholars and boarders alike, the spot Is no less than Ideal. The building was finer than any
thing the people had been offertd hcritofore. Dr. Hill had already shown the public his talent as an educator, and everybody
could see how successful he would be In his own school, where he would be In control, unhampered by anyone.
As expected, not omy did all o, his old patrons move with him to the new quarters, but new friends and new scholars havo
been constantly arriving. The progress of the Hill Military Academy has been like a triumphal march. It Is, In fact, however, the
well-deserved result of Dr. Hill's hard work, energy and ability.
In It Dr. Hill na ndoptnl tert "ugsestion for comfort, cleanliness, discipline, etc, that has occurred to him as a result of hi
experience. To the north of the main building they are now constructing a separate armory, which will contain, besides the large
rovn. to lrlli anii ti.io. v-" - other rooms made necessary by tho pressure for space already made upon the main build
ing. There la a corps of 13 Instructors. The vice-principal is J. V. Gavin, who for 10 years was connected with the Bishop Scott
Academy. The Fchoji alnu to lit bo for college, and Its graduates are admitted upon Dr. Hill's certificate Into the University of
Oregon and Inland Stanford. Jr.. University, of California.
The school Is jion-ectarlnn and free from nny religious control. Devotional exercises are held each day, however, and every
possible effort Is made to train the mornl Instincts of the pupils. Military Instruction, of course, is obligatory upon the pupils. Thla
Instruction is under thn direction of Major CS. C. von Eglofteteln, who formerly was with the Bishop Scott Academy.
Tuition fefs are FIOO "r a"njm 'or boarding pupils, and from $40 to 580 per annum, according to the classes, for day pupils.
The recent reception given by Dr. and Mrs. Hill was so largely attended that It amounted to an emphatic popular Indorsement of
the Acadcm.
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Falmouth at Astoria. In August, ISJ0,
with Hon. William Stronsr. United States
Circuit Judge for Oregon, on board. Mr. I j. Manajphan.
as the first Clerk of Catsop County, with i
authority to select suitable persons to fill
all the other county ofilccs. In Decern- '
ber. 1S32. Mr. MacEwan made a trip to
his old former home, going via the Nic
aragua route, but after a brief visit he
started across the plains for Oregon, the
second time bringing with him 2000 head
of sheep. 50 cattle and 20 horses. .
Hood River Stravrberrlc.
H. F. Davidson, of the Davidson Fruit
Company, and G. J. Gessling. secretary
of the Hood River Fruitgrowers' Union,
furnish the following facts relative to the
1S01 strawberry crop:
"These two shipping concerns last year
shipped 32,000 crates of the -W.0OO crates of
strawberries shipped from Hood River, or
four-fifths of the entire crop. They
shipped 33 straight carloads under refrig
eration, and between 15 and 20 cars by
express, or about 50 cars all told. The
cash returns to the growers for their
40.000 crates amounted to about SS3.000. A
deduction of JU5.000 fc- cost of picking
and crates leaves the growers about 560.
000 above all expenses. The entire acre
age In strawberries In Hood River Valley
and White Salmon Is about 250. which
would make the average net to the grow
ers above all expenses something over 5150
per acre.
"The output of Hood River strawberries
should be gradually increased until we
have three or four times as many as we i
have now. The markets are taking more
each year than they did the previous
season, and there will be no trouble about
the markets lncreasirg with the produc
tion. There was no market last year that
got all it asked tor. Both the Fruitgrow
ers' Union and the Davidson Fruit Com
pany made several sale? of strawberries
for shipment to the Klondike country,
and the berries were reported as arriving
there In good condition, and selling at 55
per pound box."
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J. 91. Bennett.
The strawberry Is better adapted to all
conditions of soil and climate than any
other kind of fruit; but certain soils are
better adapted to its growth than others.
The best plants to set out arc those grown
In September or October from, a strong
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A representative East Side Grocery.
MANAGHAiN & BENNETT
Dealers In Fancy and Staple Groceries, Flour, Hay, Feed, Etc.
Up to date every day of every month of all
the year. Nothing stale about this place.
Both. 'Phones.
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