The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-05

homes. Unlike the usual select readings
these We're to be original composltlons
prepared especially for this purpose by
he best talent. He. spent considerable
time in the study and selection OF his
subjects, and when those representative
of Kansas history n Kansas nstatn-
tons and life had been decided upon,
sought a competent editor to upe
intend their preparation and develop
ment, in the person OF superintendent
w. NJ. Davidson of the Topeka city
schools.
The publication was commenced in
September last year as an adjunct OF
the educational department Of the pub
fishing house of Crane & Co II Is de-
signed to be a family journal for the
great Kansas family Of teachers and
pupils, and their parents and friends.
The departure has rover a success,
and has OutgrOwn the modest bounds
originally set Tor it, and Mr.. Seller o
c~OntemplateS making the publication a
monthly magazine Of Kansas history
and education with appropriate depart
ments. His plans for the future are,
however, not fully matured.
The little volumes were written by
men Of recognized ability in Kansas,
and the numbers already issued fndi-
cate that they are especially fitted to
J ardl , the subjects assigned to them.
1t is the intention of Crane & Co. to
bind the pamphlets in groups OF four,
and thus make them . permanent addi-
AAlu u tue literature OA hdA45dS-
The first number was entitled "Selee-
tiOns from Ironquill," and is a cOnpila-
tiOn from the poems of Eugene F.
Ware, the well known Kansas lawyer
and poet. The selections were very
carefully made, and are especially ap-
prOpriate for school readings. The
pleasing volume was happily received.
and as an earnest of hat was TO fol-
low, created a lively interest in the Sc
ries- This delightful little classic is
already almost out Of print.
Number . is devoted to james Henry
Lane. the grim chieftain of Kansas"
1t was written by VIM F. C0nnelley,
who is a recognized authority in Kan
sas history. The more prominent labors
OF Genera Lane are treated in a pleas
ing and interesting way, and the work
is one that eannOt fail TO interest Kan
sans.
Number 8. which was also written by
Nj. Connelley, is devoted to ''WyandOtte
Folk Lore" Mr.. Connelley pen part Of
his life among the WyandOtte Indians in
eastern Kansas, and he was a careful
student Of their habits. This is probably
the first book written which treats Of
the lore Of Kansas Indian tribes. The
manuscript of the volume was submit
ted to the late Daniel G.. BrintOn of the
University Of Pennsylvania, who was
considered one of the greatest Amerf-
can a~nLhropoligists and commended by
MIN The little volume is written in a
simple and interesting way.
The Birds Of Kansas" is the title OF
pamphlet number four which was is
sued In December. II is the first of the
series OF nature studies. n has been
Wei received by teachers and pupils .
pecially. 1t was prepared by Prof. r r
Eyer Of the Topeka high school who Is
a close d of nature, and who has
conducted a great deal OF INVESTIGATION
the results of which appear in this book
Number five is part one of Kansas in
Literature" and is devoted to the Doetrg
OF the state. 1t was compiled by w. II.
Carruth Of the Kansas state university
There are few people in Kansas who
know that the state has produced MANY
very creditable poems. and Prof. Car
ruth has made an earnest effort to s.
lect a few of the best from each of tna
authors, for preservation in the Tween
teth Century Classics" It compriss
poems by Lucy Larcom. Richard REAR
Edmun Flint. H 3. Norton. D. I. Wv
man, Cora n. Downs. S. w. Duf7aid
Nicholas Smith. Annie 2. Burbank No
bic Prentis, James W. Steele. John I
ingalls,, Sol Miller. Ellen .Allsrton. 7
a Wlckersham, w. NJ. Simpson. Anne
Reece Pugh. S. T. Gilmore. J. W. Gleed
Ed Little, W H Carruth. Albert Bics-
low Payne, B. w. Woodward, and 9TH
The second part Of Kansas in Liters.
Lure- Is number six" and is devoted r.
Sarruth- The material, which demandef
attention and recognition. was OF Sucf
vast Foiup1e that 1t was with dfniruIrv
that selections could be made. This i.
SA9eE complicated By the excellent ouaI,