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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
PIPE WATER SUPPLY.

The most insidous way in when disease - ~, III
troduced into the human system Is tnrousn .nS
water used for drinking Impurities or lnlecuVtuus
germs I'm the water supply mean dlscoHloit, ~! ~,
ness and too often, death. Especially IS TINS tne
case in The public SC hools where the use OF I'M
and even the lives Of thousands OF the niue oIes'
Thai there should be any such danger IS as
grace TO the authorities The matter Is unuet
Their control and no such risk should be assumeu.
The filtration OF the large quantities OF NJ" 49,
necessary for schools hotels. towns anu S,..'
nresents however, some difficult REQUIREMENTS:
The annaratus must be capable OF doing the VOTE
and doing II efficiently. but at the same time mus
he 40 simple and so easily understood tha' .aiv
Nm or Woman OF but ordinary intelligence may
Drasp its details and obtain from II the pes' 'e-
The Continental Filter Company. or NO. ~ w az
CT has solved this problem It's hlters are slnp,G,
G;cient and enduring while their action IL pract-
cailv automatic No alum or other cnemlcais aIo
go vet the water Is delivered freeiy ana cV.i-
tinuously and so clear pure and sparkling 'ha' us
use Is pleasure. . o,. l.. s,rna and
,hnrougb Reverse the valves turn lever or Two
and the water current is reversed lea'iis '.ts
diter in the course Of a few minutes as cream a.
uhen Hrst installed. During the cleansing ar -
forced through automatically at frequent isei
Ia Tho dlters left thoroughly aerated ana heaith
This eltor Is in use at Asbury Park, the ram
paanb and Ponciana hotels. Columbia College, tne
Coiiere of Physicians and Surgeons, the New ork
tosn7tai the magnificent new Astoria hotei aiiu
orps ~ ether public institutions. while sucn
reDresentative men as Depew, Gerry Goeiet' Mills
stairway and host of others insure 'ls pS 60
The water In their houses by the use oi inc No'
a Filter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
EXTERIOR ORN4MENTATION.

The Board of Education In New-York through
It's able architect Mr.. c. b. j. Snyder. has In
dorsed the superiority Of architectural terra Gotta
for schoo. buildings. 1t claims; Durabhty-lt does
not disintegrate through moisture and frost ike
stone Lightne ss-Being hollow. It's weight Is prac
ticalIy one-haf that of stone, and this is all-m
portant in the skeleton construction now adopted
for schools Economy-It IS modelled In soft ma
terial producing far handsomer results at mn
nitely less cost Last but not least II Is absolutely
6reproof In the process OF manufacture 1t Is sub
iected to a temperature far higher than occurs In
accidental connagrations. Stone. as is well knowp
explodes like dynamite under the action OF heat
and water , -, po..
The Standard Terra Gotta Company, OF Perth
Amboy with offices in the United Charities Bull,
ing successfully competed for supplying material
Tor school buildings and within the last year mas
furnished the following: Corner fremont and An
thony ayes. ST. Ann'S-ave and One-hundred-ahd-
forty-seventh-st.: Fourth-st., between Avenues Is
and c: Firs;-ave. and Ninety nrst-sty Henry and
Catharne sts.. Trinity-ave and one hundred-and-
thirty-ffth-st East Broadway ard Gouverneur-st'
Henry and SCANNED SITS. Rlvington. near For
syth-st. . o s.ou.os q,
The Standard Terra Gotta Company started IN
1881 makes architectural terra Gotta only, ana Is
among the largest and most SUCCESSFUL houses III
h,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
4 SCHOOL, OF EXPRESSION.

There Is a branch. now ACKNOWLEDGED to % ,SUs s
w us%e,i IN n
able the student u.s his native s.. talent, .dy anr
:sss By him the
Gesture expression and general bearing wt q
these as handmads the value o ana Il many
his f,ns e,'H mnia.p Sets and acquired
the rhs ssKoo n %s
named, for in that word eIpreSse b,,msn being to
Es af e sno Il
icai culture pantomime and se I'll tSs 'preparatio
Of voice and action But 4 Is mscsa Of arr
The proper rendition Of author presupp %orks
,Sy E Sf n% aa
as essential as the study Of voice and gesu th
ss, 70 s the mnS 5eq so the
ough system Of physical culture 10 when accom-
hs spoken word the ideal
oraorical and dramatic art II n muscle building
culture Is the rS ts6I ss they extend up
Very highest forms Of aesthetic exercises consul
'tn sre ysey Of this unique ss
tenn OF training body and mind In conolhat ,sh
Ss up ,a aS al tina,
pertains to artistic spsecs ana p pSH or
scsppas for or the broader require
ments of oratory.. e,,shed orator. and
It wo" h be Impossible 70 Imagine any ;sa ON.
so perfect in this and It's kindred arts rus S S vastly
chnOla al
improved by the course offered n suGn a,,sstcd BY
It's many successful graduates as wen as ey looked
Of the literary lights OF the day. VINO nav
into its workings. and whose personal and
with the principals Genevieve SteDpliS anI ~
townsend Southwick enables them 20 indotse r no'"
school and teachers in the highest possible .sa
Success Is the touchsone for such an unue, ~ yH
ing and Rauged by this standard, me Ne" aubpitr
School Of EXPRESSION satisfactorily mis- PuH,n
want For some years It has been locateu a. .da
negie Hall Its substantial and steady growsh
larger quarters and ample accommUua,a,oq
necessary and looking TO that end. tne nIa rn7S
ment have transferred the school TO tne hr,stian
cent new building of the Young Men 10,
Association West Branch. No. 3lS West
enth-st where they have secured c1 p MI vse
classrooms offices etc. together with the iu u'o
of the fine auditorium. , ,,ou,,,es for
Rut I'm addition to these improved fachltles doa
their regular course the management nave openea 90
summer school at Asbury Park n. j. 10 De IN srs
sion from July to August "a immeda'e,y @ ha
Ocean Grove Chautauqua Assembly LaleS nan
and classrooms have been placed at their aspp posi-
for the summer work. The steady growth OF i.ei -
and Increase in attendance from year 10 yeaI ' 10
fact that the same pupils return from season , ~
season and above all the high average OF lnte,
gence artistic ability social and professionals seau
ing of the students justify their claims WIN a.,
to both the quality Of instruction given anu ,,nn
adaptation to the requirements OF
school.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

into all the schools the system OF man.
uaI training: for the boys. the workshops III va
rious mechanical branches. and for the gir,s'
ing and sewing. In these kitchens II IS lntehaeu
that the girls shall learn not to become COOKS, Da,
how to cook, and the training should DE oi great
economic value to the community. ...r, =.
The fun series Of the public sch oo. syse" ,hs
now established includes the kindergarten tne
primary school. the grammar schooL me ,ne V Hsh
school. and the College OF the CITY OF New YIN
for the young men and the Normal Coness to' s s.m
girls. The fire normal school was 1ounueu ", ior
Now there in the country one nuhureu anu
sixty public and two hundred and thirty.eisns pr,
vate normal schools with over sixty tnousane pu-
pills In the science OF teaching. Inc CITY on ~ ~
York. again. has the pre-eminence OF having pee
the first city in the world to establish norman
school.
Philosophers the world over may speculate as 70
the ACCESSIBILITY and advantage or what tney are a,e
pleased TO torn ''promiscuous educatloh' cu'
city Of NewYork. like Jim Bludso has
Seen It's duty straight ahead.
And went for Il there ana then.
The education OF these masses OF mankind, many
OF the children direct from the fouest quarter
the Old World, Is a task at which even SO oPulei'
and generous community might stahd aehast
The benefits are not merely local. Inc newly ar
schools moulded Into the intelligent; law -aplnlnS
citizens Of tomorrow. and when leaving the great
city to better themselves In newer parts OF tne
country prove valuable aids In extending that
cviliza ton which has made this Nation to-day ue
mightiest IN the history Of the world
For much OF the technical information contained
herein the writer Is indebted to Edward I. Bird
sail. NJ f., the most important branch OF whose
who has also had supervision as electr,caI en-
gineer. Of some large public buildings ana manu-
featuring establishments, amongst whicn are the
Madison Square Garden. the 9TH Regiment Armory
and the new Criminal Courts Building He mas also
published able papers on electrical matters IN inc
journals devoted to that science.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
TEMPERATURE REGULATING.

The science of artificial warming and ventilation
for school houses has made great progress but the
problem OF controlling the temperature OF the
heated air within fixed and uniform limits regard
bsen 81 solved by the Johnson system Of
Regulation Nowhere more than In school build
ings does the temperature problem touch the i'm
MEDIATE health and comfort of a larger number OF
delicate lives affect the question OF expense
meet the demands Of the coolest weather usually
estimated at zero) although the average weather
or 80 degrees therefore the tendency is constantly
TO overhead. 1t usually devolves upon the teacher
TO regulate the heat by having register opened or
closed or by operating valves upon radiators or
steam coils, but owing to his or her many other
duties a room is much too hot or cold before the
nttenion-is called to excess of cold or heat Pro-
fessor Moran, Instructor of Hygiene in the Boston
be ssSd their ate1on to t this system OF and
recommended It's use in all The public schools OF
that city, speaking urgently of the matter. he
believed it would be benefit and blessing.
This regulation is accomplished as follows:
thermostat IL placed In each room or place TO
be controlled This thermostat consists of COM
pound strip. made OF brass and steel. and a small
il Is set TO operate at any reasonable temperature.
usually 20 degrees. and can be SO accurately add
justed that It will operate on variation in tenn
perature OF degree. The thermometer the
face Is merely for the purpose OF showing the
temperature and testing the accuracy OF the regu-
The compound strip Of brass and steel contracts
open,nk and closing the double valve This con.
trolls the flow OF compressed air, through system
Of conseatd OF heat 10 he
The air Is compressed by simple means and stored
IN strong steel reservoir from which 1t is con-
yeyed where needed.
The admission OF steam or hot water to radiators
IL controlled by a diaphragm valve. In schools
colleges hospitals, etc. where the indirect the
blast system OF heating Is adopted double damp
err is used This is adjusted that when the tenn
perature OF the room to be controlled reaches the
desired degree the flow OF hot air Is cut Off by the
action OF the thermostat and tempered or cool air
"a admitted to the room. These operations occur
noIselcssly whenever and as often as necessary.
and the temperature OF the room Is never allowed
10 vary more than degree above or below the
normal
This mechanical device presented by us does not
rely upon a weak memory and sluggish limbs II
needs neither 1t acts automatically, systematI.
caiIy promptly. effectuaily; prevents excessive
variations preserves a uniform temperature, dis
a, ributes the heat where wanted. and as 1t Is
wanted.
A systemanc regulation OF the temperature.
therefore places artificial warming OF . school
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
CLEANLINESS AND HEALTH

The Stewart Cera mic Company is the pioneer In
this country In the manufacture OF solid white
crockery washtubs and kitchen sinks. thousands
of dwellings, hospitals and public institutions hav-
ing been furnished by them during the past twenty
years. The material of which they are made ne
ing imperlshable. they have given complete salts
fac,ion They are fully equal to all that sanitary
science calls for. being non-porous and thoroughly
glazed They possess strength capable OF Win
Standing rough usage. and are not affected by the
alterations OF heat and cold.
Testimonials may be had from parties having
them i'm constant use for twenty years. Their
superiority is admitted by prominent archi.ects
WHO regularly include them In their specifications
The company's exhibit at the Columbian EXPOSE
lion received the highest award. . 49,,
The Tribune calls special attention to the high
grade modelling clay furnished by this company 10
Scuptors Art Schools. Kindergartens and studios:
This CLAW has given Uniform satisfaction as the
care taken in It's choice and preparation insures
freedom from grit and uniform Elasticity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

handing a whole years appropriation TO secure II.
They furnish a sunlight projection lantern service
able for 80 per cent OF the schools OF the country.
with microscope attachment interchangeable with
the regular view front Of the ordinary magic LAM
tern Sunlight is the cheapest and best and with
these instruments Is so powerful that enough az
fused light may be admitted for taking notes
special arc electric lamp oxy hydrogen or acetylens
gaslight, may be mad for use on cloudy days A
powerful oil light has been prepared for schools Q,
kinds Of scientific attachments are interchangeable
on the same instrument and without the use OK
TOOLS -
The Wilson-Colt system is complete. 1t does not
start the teacher and then leave him in the lurch
II is not an occasional diversion for the pupils but
an integral part OF the days work Dsplacing no
textbook IL supplements them all. Discrediting no
honest method. II assists every earnest teacher
In getting his pupils out OF the ruts OF parrot
like recitation into the life and vigor OF an awak.
ened, healthy, mental growth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
TOOLS FOR ALL TRADES.

The modern school must have its tools ana rs
Arm In TIE United States does larger business ~
this line than the long established house or Ram .
macher Schemmer & Co For almost my year,
,his Arm has been engaged in the 1901 business, ~
No Hs Bowery until It's name Is synonymous VIZ, 20
Ali that Is best in tools 1t is their pride tnaL ~
demand can be made upon them Tor me te9ols
any trade or calling that cannot be hiItd. spv,ai
attention s given to tools and benches tor f'S od
training while whiting trays ana oHt,'S ~.
cling CLAW and woodworking toois' an oi aisc
latest and best designs. are KEPT IN st9cN, 70
many school tool specialties not round elseMm1'~
They supply the leading schools OF the country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
DRAWING AND WRITING SUPPLIES.

Wherever pencils are used the brand OIL a ga,
Faber is recognized the best THIS r1Ins n:
not achieved in day FOR this lat pyira IN Isl
TSs suyer r quality Of their product has Of ss
created the present worldwide dema h unsrri they
smnpv the finest drawing pencils for ar's,s con- ON
coorcd pencils OF exceptional excelehte, ,,anghts
mems appliances. triangles, T-sluares, Ss Mann.
scales and calculating or slide rules esst writins
Copying coOred inks are also s9,nr States sn
by this Old house, as well as "rIIi nsh House Il
paa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
CRATE BARS.

What good foundations are 10 houses grate Saf
are TO Furnaces To get the best return rom les.
full supply Of air is first requisite ana WI s''
pattern Of bar in ordinary use this u iinposs'
Wv w Topper & Co., of 80 Cortandt-st. nat ~
overcome the objections 10 the ordinary graz s.n T.,
the pecuiar shape OF their bars, using very vi,
iron. whereby larger percentage OF ar spa'e "a
obtained They are made for both stationary s.u
shaking CRATES and equally serviceable ior loS v
motives or stationary boilers. The peculiar S,,
struction allows free expansion by heat "i'h'N'
cracking or Wrapping the CRATES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

rial and the construction OF their lofty towers mas
been his constant study, and the general use OK
the Corcoran mill from Maine 70 Texas tesuies 20
his success. This very general seiecuoh OF h ,n,
,hat money can buy 1t Is used wherever hohest
material sound construction and efhGient WORK Trs
regarded as essentials Of a windmill plant lag
material used is tough wrought iron fNptriencs
has shown that steel will not stand ire STRAIN a,o
vshration while iron Is entirely unanscteu "
This and other the Corcoran mn Is prefer.
able TO any other. Automatic In operation eds'x
cor rolled and lasting for years. once instalIeu
is a constant source of comfort and convenience
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
POTNTdN PENS.

For busy men economy IN time Is essential Moth
Ing conduces to this end more than good foun-
tain pen. Paul E. Wirts Is the only perfect one
Made and sold TO the trade by Edward Todd Co..
No oEost Sixteenth-st, It Is the outcome OF years
Of careful experiment It preserves the ink bright
and clear never spilling 1t, no matter how carried
ciay adapted 10 The needs Of schools and teachers
The gold pens suited 10 any hand--and are the
haCt mar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
Tryy ROCKS AND ENGLISH LITERATURE.

In spite OF the Importance OF this subject spIiIs
will only permit the mention Of few GpShpbIshins
Somnanv OF this city These books prepared "
intelligent teachers have been worked Sue pays
1890 exempiify this Four in number, the..
material has been selected and aransedd MAT they
not only make the reading hour most enloSah
hut form a mind developing course OF relnal Or" S.rs
value The literary merit OF these 'Sa"e''
high. ,,........ cor,os aud ,.a Naury
canSranhies published by this company are OF 80
sar,e high excellence both as 10 matter ana INV
oh nical execution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
PICTURE PROJECTION ~ THE COMMON
SCHOOL,

The value Of picture projection in teaching 10
we'll known but there have been two great din.
cuties in the way OK its general use-the lack Of
systematized set Of slides and the cost These
difficulties have been Jointly overcome by Frank
T. Wilson and J. b. Colt & Co The former. super.
intendent of schools at Saltwater. Mimi. has pre-.
pared a system, tie result Of ten years careful
perience in the schoolroom which embraces direc-,
ton pamphlets for the teacher and exercise blanks
for the pupils The subjects physiology natural
history geography history. literature. cvics and
religion j. -. Colt e. Co. ll5 Nassau-st. New.
York have removed the second diffculty-the cost.
They have devised superior apparatus without -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18


tant. Steam or electricity elimi-
mated. the cheapest Of motive
powers. the wind. remains. and IN
many schools, in villages or popu-
lous districts. affords ample power.
There Is no better mill manufact-
ured than that of A. J. Corcoran,
il John-st. Mr.. Corcoran Is too
modest to say that his mill IL the
best. but his remarkable list OK
are not so restrained,
and from the year 1869. when Mr:
Lewis G. Morris had one installed
10 the recent date. when Mr.. y.
.. Morgan selected the Corcor1n
mill for his million-dollar country
seat on Wheatley Hill. they unani:
mously testify that this windmill
is the most substantial and salts
factory. This Is not surprising
when we know that Mr.. Corcoran
has been constructing Mipdmins
for over thisty years. Then lo-
o,,f,n fovnn adjustments mate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

nevOifiUB odsu III
I h ir specifications.
In sultry weather the
entire window space
opens. instead OF the
less than half usually
available. Billiards
dash vainly against
them. They neither
leak nor rattle. They
may be cleaned on
both sides fro m
With In. Practical.
simple. reliable. they
are a century ahead
- kko ola atut< M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
DE4DENfNG SOUND.

One OF the most noticeable features OF the school
house buildings o. Greater New-York is the relief
from noises enjoyed BY teachers and pupils This
result Is secured by putting in sound-desdening
material BETWEEN the floors and partitions. c. B.
Hewitt & Bros of IS Beekman ST., y. Y; City.
sI,pplv n special article for this purpose known
as their No. "a "No Noise" felt. In addition 10
being sound-deadener. It Is a protection against
dust and draught. also, being non-conductor, II
keeps a building warm In winter and cool In sum-
mer 1t is practically non-infammabe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
WATERPROOF DEADENING FELT

1t is scarcely necessary 70 multiply oynds anl
noises from adjoining apartments. IL WI, .ISenins
occur TO all that there are times when me water
ma tcrial will serve the purpose best py nsne pcofns
proof as well. For such needs the mica non IN.
Company Of 70 Maiden Lane nas Ru ,ng "s and tn,
market the Enameed Leath Sheat Hins which
Enameled Leather Deadening Felt. betn o. mi,deu
are waterproof vermin-proof and viii feve' IN b,
or decay Their illustrated booklet u lseh' "
mail TO applicants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
FLOORS.

The art Of laying wood or parquet mornings IN
tasteful designs showing the beautiful grain OF the
woods and finished with wax sheac. smooth as
glass and as cleai. is a specially with Fred Carl
of No S5i Seventh-ave. His secret process of back
sanitary and artistic Many great buildings in the
metropolis exhibit his haniwork. he also skilfuliy
renovates and repairs woin flooring.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
ALWAYS - CLOSED
FL

The four revolving wings may be folded nat on
each other and moved aside In fifteen seconds ana
in case of IRE or panic pushed away by the crowu
nressinp against H. The revolving door Is consd.
cred the greatest Of fuel-ssving inventions; Keeps
the temperature uniform prevents many olses TO-
tracea bile 10 sudden changes OF temperature Inv
company's circulars give full Information.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
WOOL DEAFENING.

In the Modern School protection from exterior
sounds is as essentia. for the classroom protec-
ton from fire or from extremes Of heat and cold.
Mineral Wool combines AL these qualities in rer-
lection, at very moderate initial outlay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
THE PERFECTED WINDMILL.

The country school must be complete in itself.
City schools obtain water. light and power from
street mains, but country schools cannot Form
erly ignored, at present these accessories OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

building upon al economic and sanitary nas's sna
basis that Is sought by every souno'"'"'
reasoning school official. ., n. Oh
Pamphlets and any other Information nay pe Eu
tanned from the Johnson Temperature Hes"'"'"
Company. 2iO Fourth-ave.. New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

Revolving Sash Co.. 80 Nassau-st, has introduced
over forty thousand IN the past three years. The
largest cities in the East have adopted this win.
dow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
LIGHT AND AIR.

Architects seeking to secure the maximum Of
light and air unanimously include the Bolles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18
THE RETOLVING DOOR.

Now as 10 the main entrance door that ls al.
hitting the cold air and driving out me warm I'M
voivint Door Company. 253 Broadway; this cry:
has settled that for US. They have door that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

neir present perfect product is now placed on tne
market and stands par excellence among u" o''N'''
domestic or imported.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-18

in ono of the modern school buildings. have q
freer purer supply Of fresh air and more equabls
temperature than do the jewellers In the marble
palaces Of our millionares. &.