The Green Forest tribune., 1895-06-06
THE COUNTY E1RH5LS.
THE Law CREATING AND GCVEGM@G
THEM As NOW EXISTS.
state superintendent Jordan Hes eson Epaily
Engaged Pr spsriug the Work.

state Superintendent Jordan Has 553n Eusiy
Eosaaed Prapariug the Work.
For several weeks Superintendent Of
Public Instructions Jordon haa been
very busily engaged in making Tie
necessary preparations for the county
normals which were provided for by
the legislature:
seetion1. That the State saosyin-
tendent Of Public I4stractionsis here
by authorized and empowered to ar
range for the esta5lshnentof county
normal institutes FOR the white teach
ers of Arkansas, or for saea white
person as desire 10 become teachers IN
the public schools Of this State. being
one for each county n tbe State, aud
such additional ones for the c0l5red
teachers a such places as may be Sc
lected by the Superintendent
Section 2 That said Superintend-
ent shall select principal for each
normal institute, arrange a program for
It's daily work, formulate such
rules and regulation therefor as shall
best conduce to the interest Of Fbe ia
stitute an the faithful execution of
this law The course Of study shall
comprise & thorough drill upon the
principals of common school branches,
history and constitution of Arkansas,
and such pedagogical instruction as
shall develop the teachers profession
al, general and social preparation for
work in the public school Special a..
tention shall be given 10 organization,
arrangements Of pupils, use Of texs
books, el Justification programmes, use
of school devices and apaeatus, discip-
line, punishment and the purposes Of
punishment. also upon the different
methods Of presenting the different
subjects 10 be taught IN The sehoel,
having more direct reference 10 tie
rural than the town schools
Section 3. Each Of said schools
shall last for consecutive term Of
twenty days each, of each year, at such
time and places IS may be a&eaed upon
by the State superintendent and conn.
ty examiner, Other aHpilsof suitable
age and advancement may he admi ct
to the institute at thediscratioa of tii,
State Superintendent and comfy eX-
aminer.
Section 4. For the 9nrposrof eaey-
ing shis law into effect the sun Of 53A,
600, per annun for the Next two wear
is hereby appropriated out Of ang
monies in the Treasury not otaerAfea
appropriated; provided that 81 itsmiz
bill shall be presented hy each iast.f1'.-
OF employed n these Institutes, to@e.h-
er with certificate from the SupeEia
tenaent of Public distinctions, 10 fAe
Auditor Of State. who shall thereua5a
draw his warrant FOR the same, lfovid-
ed, further that 10 part ef this pra-
priation shall be used for any rp,pose
other than She payment Of instraa5 ss
Superintendent Jordan has psaolses
a very fine schedule of the worsz - e
done, and has sent oat J3iss e ae
various instructors and ,lealnsy evan.
ers, The 9finaer a = dr. ~ tlse
syllabus Of work accijenaly aos H .
part Of the ast month iaaaA which
gives first page . very bal Appearance
The remainder Of the @aIs ~ seat aa5
is official
The work of the sapefiotee!eats
office has been SO Maed Increased Of
late. the spperiutandentaas ps.t5' com
peled to employ stenoTapa2r y
assist hlm andbis eiegk,-ldst's &a:&
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