THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE. It singeth low in every heart, We hear it each and all A song of those who answer not, They throng the silence of the breast; The kind, the true, the brave, the sweet, "Tis hard to take the burden up, When these have laid it down; When we are troubled sore! More homelike seems the vast unknown, Whate'er betides, Thy love abides, -Rev. J. W. Chadwick. DEATH OF MRS. COE. About 3 o'clock this morning occurred the death of Mrs. C. P. Coe, of Paris, Tex. Mrs. Coe was born and raised in Bloomington, Ill., where she had a great many friends, who will be deeply grieved to hear of her sudden death. For several years past she had made her home in Paris, Tex., where her husband, Rev. C. P. Coe, was connected with the North Texas University. Rev. Coe, who is in Arizona, has been telegraphed for, and is on his way to this city. The news of his wife's death will be a terrible blow to him, as she was to have met him in Holbrook, Ari., to-day, had she not been stricken down by death.-Fort Worth Telegram, March 29. The Public-School Bureau can furnish a first-class kindergartner, a good man for manual-training work, good candidates for other specialties. The School Bulletin of recent dates gives a list of the mid-winter graduates from nine of the New York normal schools. The list contains 112 names, all but eighteen being names of women. Four schools, including the State Normal college at Albany, do not report any men. Intelligence for April 15 says: "At the April meeting of the George Howland club, after dinner the question was taken up, 'Should the board of education of Chicago maintain a training school for teachers?'' From the report of the speeches made, it appears that there is a very strong sentiment among the members in favor of a city normal school. Well, why not? What can be said on the other side? Chicago does not want a place in the rear of the procession, or near it, we are sure. HARVARD UNIVERSITY SUMMER COURSES OF INSTRUCTION. GENERAL STATEMENT-During the summer of 1894 courses of instruction will be given as follows: Botany, two courses, viz.: Vegetable Morphology and Physiology and Microscopical Anatomy of Phæno- Engineering, three courses, viz.: Topographical Surveying; Railway Surveying: Electrical Engineering. Physical Training, two courses. Trigonometry and Solid Geometry. English, two courses. Anglo-Saxon. Courses at the Medical School. Geology, four courses, including Petrography. Education and Teaching. Psychology, two courses. French, two courses. Draughting and Descriptive Geometry. Women as well as men are admitted to these courses, except those in the Medical School, those in Engineering, and the two more advanced courses in Geology. In addition to the above mentioned courses, certain lectures on methods of instruction will be given by teachers in the several departments represented by the schools. These lectures will be open, without charge, to the persons who are enrolled as members of any of the summer schools in the University. In general these courses are adapted to the needs of those who intend to be teachers in the several subjects. Several of the more elementary, however, are intended also to meet the needs of beginners, and may be taken by students in lieu of the corresponding courses in the College and the Lawrence Scientific School, and may be counted towards a degree. During the session of the Schools the College Library will be open from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. The Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Peabody Museum, the Semitic Museum, and the Mineralogical Collection are also accessible to students during the summer vacation. In general the fees for the above mentioned courses, except those in Chemistry, Botany, Engineering, and Physical Training, are $20 for each course. Board and lodging may be obtained in Cambridge during the summer vacation at a cost of from 85 to $10 per week. Students are advised to take their meals at the restaurant provided by the school, where food will be provided at cost. Application should be made to MR. A. E. UPHAM, 16 Stoughton Hall, Cambridge. Other information may be obtained on application to SECRETARY OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, Mass. A. C. Cohagan, principal of schools, Hopedale, Ill., is an aspirant for the office of county superintendent. From personal knowledge, we say that the people of Tazewell county will probably find no better man for the office. DURING VACATION Teachers and others can secure pleasant employment during the summer by addressing M. H. Tipton, Normal, Ill. In a recent paper, President Joseph Carhart, of the St. Cloud State Normal School, paid Supt. L. H. Jones, of Indianapolis, a well-deserved compliment, as follows: "Of this class was my friend who returned to the woods, climbing an awkward fence to do so, and lifted a dead branch from a little sapling that was borne to the earth by the dead weight, remarking as he did so that he would have had bad dreams had he left that little fellow crushed to the earth when his nature was to grow toward the zenith.' Years later, when Dr. Rice, in his series of articles in the Forum, placed the schools superintended by that same man at the very head of all the systems of schools in this country, I directly connected the above incident with the condition of his schools. The impulse which gave the tree a chance to develop the possibilities of its being would induce the man who removed the dead branch to secure to the children committed to his care the conditions necessary to develop in them the divine image, and that is the best school which most successfully furnishes such conditions." Prof. Bedgood, late principal of the high school in Marion, Indiana, has recently taken charge of the high school in La Fayette. KILLING TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE. How? By getting two new subscribers for THE PUBLIC-SCHOOL JOURNAL, you can put the best teacher's journal in America into the hands of two of your friends, and at the same time secure for yourself that prince among the books for teachers, Page's Theory and Practice. See our ad. The Northern Indiana Teachers' Association held a very successful meeting in Frankfort, April 5, 6, and 7. The attendance was good, and we were told that all the exercises were highly satisfactory. We heard Miss Hinsdale's paper on the Report of the Committee of Ten, which was a full and clear statement concerning that famous paper. On Saturday morning, Stuart McKibbin, of South Bend, presented a paper on Dr. Rice and his Criticisms of the Public Schools. It was not a calm and judicial estimate of either the man or his work, and we presume it was not designed as such. But it showed, in a most convincing manner, that Dr. Rice had small claim to be called an "expert," and that his criticisms are very open to criticism. On Friday evening, after the address by President John, the teachers of Frankfort gave an elegant reception to their visitors at the high school building. Conversation, music, and choice refreshments daintily served, filled up the happy hour. LIVE BOOKS FOR LIVE TEACHERS All wide-awake teachers recognize the need of furnishing their pupils with fresh, attractive material if they are to obtain the best results. Our Text-Books Meet Every Demand. The Normal Course in Reading, supplies every grade with choice, instructive By MISS EMMA J. TODD and SUPT. W. B. POWELL. reading. The Normal Course in Spelling, fulfills its mission in producing good spellers. By LARKIN DUNTON, LL.D., and C. GoODWIN CLARK. The Normal Review System of Writing, contains new and valuable features BY PROF. D. H. FARLEY and W. B. GUNNISON. never before used. The Normal Music Course, is the most complete system of music instruction ever produced in any country. By JOHN W. Turrs and H. E. HOLT. The Normal Course in Number, furnishes a thoroughly practical course in By PRES. JOHN W. COOK and MISS N. CROPSEY. arithmetic. The Normal Course in English, teaches how to speak and write with accuracy and ease. BY PROF. A. H. WELSH and SUPT. J. M. GREENWOOD. We publish superior Text-Books in all grades, for Common Schools, High Schools, and Academies. Our new Illustrated Catalogue gives full description of all our publications. Mailed free on application. SILVER, BURDETT & COMPANY, Publishers, BOSTON. NEW YORK. CHICAGO. PHILADELPHIA. TEACHERS READ! THE PENNSYLVANIA LINES ARE THE LEADING LINES FROM CHICAGO, ILL. PEORIA, ILL. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. AND MANY OTHER POINTS TO ASBURY PARK, N. J. Please see the next issue of the Journal for full particulars as to time, rates, etc. A map of the heavens, suited to every day in the year, for 50 cents. The Illinois State Normal University offers the teachers of Illinois a rare opportunity, in that it will hold an institute, in connection with the regular work of the school, continuing from May 28 to June 15. An extended and varied program has been prepared; the training-school, the libraries, and the laboratories will be open for inspection and use. No tuition fees will be charged. Board will cost from $3.00 to $4.00 per week. All who wish to attend, or to obtain further information,should address without delay, Pres. J. W. Cook, Normal, Ill. THE JOSEPH DIXON CRUCIBLE CO. As an evidence that times are not so deplorable as they are said to be, was the satisfactory meeting of the stockholders of the Joseph Dixon Crucible Company, held at their fine offices in Jersey City, N. J., April 16. Out of 7345 shares, 7215 votes were cast for the same board of managers that has conducted the affairs of the company through its years of prosperity. The Dixon company was founded by Joseph Dixon in 1827, and organized as a stock company in 1868. Its manufactures are graphite products of all kinds, consisting of plumbago crucibles for melting gold, silver, brass, etc.; blacklead retorts, stove polish, graphite for lubricating, electroty pers' graphite, graphite lead-pencils, graphite paint, and graphite prepared in hundreds of ways for as many different uses. E. A. FORD, G. P. A. The Summer Latin School of Drake University affords opportunity to spend nine weeks in the exclusive study of Latin. This will be appreciated by many principals and teachers who are deficient in this subject. Fourth annual session, June 18, to August 17. For particulars, address, Prof. C. O. Denny, DesMoines, Iowa. The Asbury Park Journal of April 13, says, "The committees are hard at work making ready for the educators." On the committee, are Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, President J. M. Green, of the normal school at Trenton, and State Supt. Poland. An estimate of the amount of money necessary to be raised is $3,500. Secretary Sherin predicts that the convention in July will be the largest ever held by the association. The Journal properly heads its article on the subject, "Tackling a Big Job." There is no doubt that this title properly describes the enterprise. And the brevity of the time remaining in which to do it, makes it the more difficult. But we predict that it will be done, and well done. No doubt that all who attend the meeting will be well taken care of. Prof. J. M. Ralston, of Asbury Park, is chatrman of the executive committee, to whom all letters regarding entertainment should be addressed. YOU WANT IT. We have received several copies of Educational Papers by Illinois Science Teachers for distribution. We will send a copy to any address on receipt of five cents in stamps. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, 75c. In the May number of The Forum, Edward Atkinson writes, "The True Interpretation of Farm-Mortgage Statistics," explaining in full, for the first time, the results of the census investigation. So far from proving disaster, these statistics show great thrift and prosperity. The remarkable fact is brought out that 21 per cent of the mortgages on real estate in the whole union is on property in and adjacent to New York City. The new edition of the Pioneer History Stories is already in demand. Several of the leading superintendents of Illinois have already sent in large orders. They are especially suited to the children of the Mississippi valley. Prof. C. Hanford Henderson will have an article in The Popular Science Monthly for May calling attention to "Cause and Effect in Education," which he declares has been sadly neglected. He insists that a child shall be looked upon as a unit, and not as a spirit joined to a body. After two years of waiting, the trustees of the University of Illinois have made Superintendent A. S. Draper, of Cleveland, the offer of the headship of that institution. It is thought that he will accept, although his decision is not yet reported. This action of the trustees accords with the opinions of the editors of THE JOURNAL expressed long ago. The interregnum has been a long and trying one, Dr. Burrill has stood in the gap admirably; but it is time the institution had a head, and we have a strong belief that a good man has been selected. Pickard's History of Political Parties is one of the most helpful books for supplementary work with classes in United States history or civil government. It gives very valuable information that can hardly be found elsewhere, in a condensed but interesting form. Each pupil should have a copy for frequent consultation. Reduced terms are offered on quantities for use in classes. SOMETHING NEW! Frank H. Hall's Arithmetic Reader FOR THIRD GRADE PUPILS. JUST THE THING FOR YOUR SCHOOL. It is Arithmetic from the child's standpoint. It makes "Fractions" as plain and easy as in- It brings out the meaning of mathematical terms and expressions and gives familiarity with them by their repeated and intelligent use. It is a gradual development of number prin- Its statements induce thinking to the point. We solicit your correspondence. Its diagrams plainly illustrate the principles to the child mind. It trains pupils to know the meaning of problems before attempting to solve them. It leads forward from the easy to the more difficult, so that the "dull pupils" can grasp the principles. It does this by obliging the child, in every sen- It excludes all "juggling with figures," all use Address GEO. SHERWOOD & CO. 307-309 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. MONEY LOST If you are a good teacher and receiving $10.00 per month when you could be receiving $50.00 or $60.00; receiving 800.00 when you could be receiving $75.00; receiving $75.00 when you could be receiving $100.00—you are losing money. Why do you continue to do so? THE NORTHWESTERN TEACHERS' AGENCY is able and willing to help you. It will cost you nothing to write to us and find out what the Agency can do for you by learning what it has done for others. If it is almost daily helping others into good positions it should be able to help you. If you feel yourself to be a good teacher and want to change your position for a more pleasant or more lucrative one, write for application blank. J. H. MILLER, Lincoln, Neb. COOK COUNTY NORMAL SUMMER SCHOOL, FRANCIS W. PARKER, Principal. ENGLEWOOD ILLINOIS. JULY 9 to 27, 1894. A systematic presentation of the theory of concentration and the application of its principles in actual teaching by the regular faculty of the C C. N. S. THIRTEEN WELL-EQUIPPED DEPARTMENTS. For Circulars, giving discount to clubs and a full synopsis of the course of study, address WILBUR S. JACKMAN, Manager, The correspondence of the Public-School Bureau is assuming large proportions at present. Last year we increased our business more than 100 per cent, and we hope to do better this year. When superintendents and school boards give us a chance to select their candidates, we give the matter close personal attention, and we are willing to be held, in a reasonable degree, responsible for the result. Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co., of Boston, New York, and Chicago will soon publish as Number 62 (a double number) of the Riverside Literature Series, John Fiske's War of Independence. Paper, 30 cents; linen covers, 40 cents. Among all the books and albums containing views of the "World's Fair," we challenge a comparison of any, with those of the Photographic Panorama which we advertise in the proper place. These pictures are strikingly correct, they are strikingly beautiful. There are more than 200 pictures in all, bound up in four numbers; and they cost but 15 cents for one number, or 50 cents for all. 6916 Perry Avenue, Englewood, Illinois. THE CLOSE OF THE YEAR. You want a flag for your school house for the closing days of the year, and you can buy one of first rate quality for less money from the Public-School Publishing Co., of Bloomington, Ill., than from the manufacturer. We deal in first-class goods only. We give more and better school journal for the money than can be found elsewhere in the United States, and we follow the same rule in our supply department. The Republican party of Illinois will have to decide among five or six excellent men, to choose a candidate for state superintendent. Hon. James P. Slade, of Belleville, is the last to enter the list, so far as we have heard. Mr. Slade has served one term in the office, in which he gave ample evidence that he is both capable and trustworthy. Since Mr. Raab has declined a re-nomination, we have heard no one spoken of prominently as a candidate of the Democratic party, except Prof. David Felmley, of Normal. There is no doubt of his fitness, but we have not heard whether he cares to be a candidate. Notable Books for Supplementary Reading and School Libraries. Mrs Bolton's "Famous" Books. 11 vols. Illustrated. 12mo, $1.50 per vol. Poor Boys who became famous, Girls who became famous, "Famous American Authors," etc. By SARAH K. BOLTON. "Specially adapted for the rapidly growing reading circles of our country."-Journal of Education. Mrs. Farmer's "Famous Rulers" and "Famous Queens." By Mrs. LYDIA HOYT FARMER. 12mo. Illustrated. $1.50 per vol. "Of much historical value and positive interest."-Cong. De Amicis's "Cuore." An Italian Schoolboy's Journal. By EDMONDO DE AMICIS. From the 39th Italian edition. 12mo, $1.25. "Deserves a place beside Tom Bailey and Tom Brown." - Commercial Bulletin. Jed: A Boy's Adventures in the Army of '61. By WARREN LEE Goss, author of "Recollections of a Private." $1.50. Tenth thousand now ready. The best war story for boys ever written. T. Y. CROWELL & CO., Little Arthur's History of England, Little Arthur's History of France, and Little Arthur's History of Rome, giving in concise and easy language all the essential facts of English, French, and Roman History. 12mo. Illustrated. $1.25 per volume The Astor Library of Standard Literature. Comprising the most popular works of Dickens, Scott, Cooper, Irving, Ruskin, Carlyle, etc. 229 volumes. 12mo, 4-russia binding, 75c. per volume. The Rollo Books. By JACOB ABBOTT. 14 volumes in 7. 16mo. Illustrated. 88.75. Standard Poets. Browning, Bryant, Burns, Scott, Chaucer, Milton, Spenser, Shakespeare, Wordsworth, etc. 108 volumes, 12mo, -russia binding, 75c. per volume. Short Stories in Botany, By Mrs. HARRIET C. COOPER. Fully illustrated. 12mo, 81.00. A practical demonstration that Botany may be made attractive to very young children. 46 E. Fourteenth St., NEW YORK. 100 Purchase St., BOSTON. |