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away from home from civilization, rom the world,
from his crime. He had found Queens, and Stun
bled upon Clay Butte ranch. He had put off all
that belonged to him, even his name and become
of the daring, drunken reckless riders who cared
little who he was or whence he came. There he had
spent ten years. with the blue of the heavens above
with the scorchlng sands of the foothills beneath,
talking to his pony for company for weeks and weeks
following the monstrous herds with eagerness. Of
late reStleSsness had come over him. desire to get
back to the world to the of his kind to the COM
bat of the strong. 1t the blood of the restless
that leaped in Crumptons veins, and the thought
that he here, far away from the great world
with his alien heart fitting i'll into the mosaic of the
cow-puncher community, was almost than he
could bear. And here JAMES note suggestive
OF wild adventure and promising the danger that he
craved.
Presently the driver gave short whistle, inter-
ruPtng himself in his reflections; his lips shaped
themselves for an OATH He was crossing the ridge
of long HILL and far below, where the trail curved
past the little stream, stood odd figure, in
strange contrast with the unbroken duness of the
foothills. 1t was the figure of little girl in
figured suit, wearing dimnutive 1eghorn hat.
Crumpton saw from afar that the eyes which
fastened upon him were full of wonder.
Come here, you Salem! Don't make fool O.
YOURSELF! said the rider, for the pony SHE'D they
approached
The child raised a pair of haf-frightened, Won
dering eyes, as the cowboy, drawing rein, gazed
down with droll and puzzled look.
Hello! he said in tone of half humor, mingled
wtha bashu tenderness that sounded strange to him
and the pony. Ain you lost your bearings
tIllle! OHuI up lHeTe DTOIlC ana SCdnQ SC1l GU
get your drink in minute" Then he went on re-
fectively Il reckon the kids LOST Then, Where
was you goin?"
Il want Elsie,' the child returned in small and
fearful voice And then, either the sound of her
voice of the name, her eyes blurred, and two
big tears rolled down, tracing streaks in the lines of
dirt on her face
There now" Crumpton went awkwardly,
never you mind, youngster. l reckon Es1es up
to Queens, an that's exactly the place we're httin'
for. Don't cry, midget"
tDO and fall he 6'S
hand led the pony to the water muttering to him
self: Its them dirty Indians from the Rosebud.
They'd steal anything. Never heerd of 'em stealin'
kid though. Get there, Salem! We
got to mosey out O. this before they get wise
The cowboy mounted his pony clurnsily clutching
the child to him. Don't be scared, midget" he
Il hain't much of a hand at this kind of bust
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jealous protest. for it detected some
thing strange in its masters tone.
"We'll be there pretty soon now, midget" VEN
tured the horSenan and again. L guess
Elsiell be waitin' kird of anxious for you, eh?"
The childs eyes frightened at the mention of
the name, and little smile stole to the corners of
her mouth.
By this time the was low in the west Out of
the distance sinister shadows, bringing
GOODNESS into the sweltering hoows and dominating
the valleys that separated
It's gettin' late" muttered the cowboy refec-
lively. Can you speed 'er up little, Salem?
Queens is good seven miles off yet, an we got to
hurry
They crossing the depression of little
valley. Looking up, Crumptons gaze met second
figure also strange, standing in the trail on the top
of the hill Surprise brought oath to his lips but
he cut it short, for the blue eyes looking him
through; p,.:o, :, o.oo---oz .,os:.o.:--o
at the name, looked up, and Immediately the
figure at the top of the hill, less than stones
throw away, started forward. The girl wore
gray riding skirt and a red cap, and the child
te1gn1ng unconcern, looked away bewlldered and
frightened.
"Where did you find herr" the girl demanded
'How good of you to bring her along Really,
don't know what l could have done all alone
Elaine that's my pony, ran away this noon when
back. I've walked all the afternoon. Father was
away, and, besides, knew l could get her back. 1t
must have been the old Indian woman who at
queens the OIneI DAY, size seemed TO take fancy
to Suey-that's what call her for short-Susan's
her real name. My, how I'm rafting on and with
out knock-down-that's what they call it out here
she added in apology with laugh 1t a merry
girlish tinkling laugh, such horse and rider sell
dom heard in the hill country. MY name is
Graves, she concluded, raising pair of dark eyes
to his.
He looked into them for moment, and then
shifted uneasily in his saddle, his eye following
buzzard. Elsie Graves, amt it?, he commented
gravely.
The girl looked up surprised. "oh, of course,
Suey told you, didn't she? What's yours?',
"Crumpton-Charlie Crumpton."
"Oh,'' the girl returned She had half expected
him to say The Vrgnian, she told herself after
ward
AN you hoofed from the creek?" the cowboy
asked after pause. He was as shy as captured
coyote in the strange presence of the girl.
YES" she laughed, Il hoofed' it. The laugh
heightened the cowboys uneasness Back there
a way" she continued, Il turned my ankle. It's
getting worse. l was terribly provoked with Elaine
for running away. 1 knew I'd have to walk back.
But felt that could get to Queens. for have
always walked good deal. But it frightened
when turned my ankle. I'm glad you came" she
said frankly.
Maybe we'd better be startin'." said Crumpton
uneasily. whoa boy" he said, swinging to the
He helped the girl into the saddle and then handed
up the child There" he said, :. guess you, won't
have any trouble ridin' Salem. You be good now,
bronc!'' he said to the pony.
I'm very sorry" said the girl, ito put you to all
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HEN Crumpton swung into
the saddle and urged his
sorrel cow-pony into the
winding trail that mean
dered across fifty miles of
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ness, but We'll get to Queens somehow"
The rider, with his strange burden,
sat clumsily in his saddle, nor did he
urge the pony much. The pace, in conse-
quence, was slow, and by noon less than
half the distance had been covered. At
midday, without stirring from the sad
die, he ate the food he had brought in his
pocket, and drank the luke-warm spring
water he carried with him, awkward1y
feeding the child and letting her drink
from the flask. Mile after mile the
child kept her big blue eyes fastened in
searching inquiry on the brown face of
the rider. Sometimes Crumpton ven
'tured question, and then he would
relapse into silence. To his repeated
inquiries the child answered nothing
save, Il want Elsie"
An hour passed-two, three. The child
was growing heavy. A feeling of numb
ness gripped the right arm and right side
of the rider At length he shifted the
burden to the left. His cowboy senses
felt strange thrill as he held the child.
1t was all new to him-the delicate
texture of the dress, the yielding soft
ness of the body, the wistfulness of the
mouth the fearless look of trust in the
large blue eyes which never left his face.
Sometimes the cow-pony would neigh in
iea1o,,c r,roteSt for If detected come
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

Vilie Normal School IS situated hard by the public square The building was formerly fhe court house of Cai- houn county. Some years ago, how ever, In a court house fight Anniston won away the court house. The inc old two story brick strueture, once used as court house was then turned over to the Normal School for It's main building.
 When the court house was moved from JacksonviIle the people of the town were sorely disappointed and their disappointment found expression In many ways" said a well known Alabamaian. But this great Normal School which has been built up and which occupies the old court house has done the town more good than the court house ever did or ever could do"
 In transforming the court house Into a school house intelligence and dis elimination have been at work. The Interior is one of the cleanest build- ings Of the State. In the arrangement of the rooms. in their furnishing ana in their decorations they are most attractive.
 There is but one draw back to the main building. While large struc. ture 1t is tool small for the schoolin It's present development. PfofessoK Daugette last year found 1t necessary to turn away some applicants for lack of room. In most of the rooms desks which were built to accommodate one are compelled to give crowded aceomo- dations to two.
 The first building occupied by the school at the time of it's founding Is another brick structure Of two stories situated on lofty hill across town. This structure was originally built for Grange school but 1t MAs set aside for the Normal School and used by it until the court house became vacant The older building Is now used as Training School an impor- tant adjunct to the work of the Normal School and which is the public school of Jacksonville.
 The lot in which this building Is situated Is twelve acres in extent. The school has here an open air gymna- siuin, for due attention is given to physical culture. both in the open air drills and by instruction upon gymnas- tic equipment. In these grounds. too. are found the vineyard, the orchard and other features of the agricultural instruction.
 Close by the main building Is an irn- mense three story hotel building used by the teachers and some forty of the students as a dormitory. The dormi- tory building and the main building are located in the same yard only a few feet apart.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29
] JACKSONVILLE. A TOWN OF BEAUTY
 AND AN IDEAL PLACE FOR A SCHOOL

Jacksonville hestisA among the meuntAine of North Alabama. It is one Of the healthiest ana 0na of the most beautiful spots in all Alabama. of ite sizs in the State.
 One Of the mountain peaks that overlook the town. Chimney Peak, is said to be the highest point In the State. The mountain air Is braeing, invfBorating and inspiring Tor study. The hill on which the school Ia located has an elevation of 7so feet, above the
 In Jacksonville. it Is told, that Dr. Jerome COcheFan, when State Health Ohicer, found from his fnvestigations and records that Jacksonville was the healthiest town in the State and that as Q result he sent his children here and spent. himself. a part of the sum
 rae experience of the Normal School has been that the students invariably improve In health when attending school there.
 Two railroads reach the town. the main line of the Southern and the Sea board Air Aine. The town lies twelve miles from Anniston in, perhaps, the most beautiful valley in Alabama - The visitor Is ever charmed with the beauty Of the natural scenery in and around Jackscnville. The public square is upon the crest of a high hin which it almost completely occupies and from this square radiates the roads which lead through the fertile valleys or over the verdant mountains. Along these streets and roads, in set tiHgs of green lawns and shady trees are many Of the fine old homes which so characterize the old Southern towns.
 The Beauty of JacxsonviIle.
 For Jacksonville is one of the older Alabama towns. It was founded in the early days of Alabama and from the day of it's founding. it might be said. the town has been noted for the culture and the intelligence of It's peos pie It was the home of the Forneys. generals in the Confederate Army, and leaders in civil life, of the Martins. the Caldwells and others not unknown ot Alabama fame.
 John Pelham, the Boy ArtIlerist. went from a nearby country house to West Point and to Jacksonville. the Knangled young form was brought back and iaid to rest. A beautiful monument stands above his grave in the Jacksonvilie cemetery.
 This mountain town of culture ia m ideal place for schools To the at- tendant student it offers no ditfac- ton beyond that which comes from the attractions of nature in ils live Hest forms.
 The main building of the Jackson
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

A fine kitchen. scrupuously clean, is fitted up to assist in the instruction of the department.
 This department is in charge of Mrs. l.. J. Ray. who is also at the head oI the school Expression.
 The school GaGrden.
 A part of che campus Is given over to a garden. an institution Of varied uses. Its principal purposes. however. schooi and incidentally the scholars Of country schools in the growth of flowers and the beautifyins of homes. The teachers who go out from the Jacksonville school will carry with, them their knowledge of flowers. tne recollections of their association and in the school houses throughout the country where they will teach in the future flower gardens will grow up and the scholars will carry to their homes their new found sense of tho beautiful.
 'An aitruistic idea lis back of the flower garden Of the school" said Professor Daugette. If you have driven through the country you have been struck by the absence of flowers in the bare yards of the farm houses. The garden we have established here we expect to influence some of these farm homes. We expect to do 1t through the teachers who will go out from the school and who will at their school hoyses establish similar gar- dens.v
 trhe garden assists. too. in the teach ing of agriculture which Is required by the State law. Under the present law agriculture Is required to be taught in all the public schools of the State and in preparing the teacher, for this study the Jacksonville Normal School makes special effort. The gar- den Is only anNadjunct In addition to the garden the school is equipped with a vineyard and an orchard. all Of which helps the students in the study of agrf- culture, botany and horticulture.
 Allusions are made to these special departments, not because they are con- sidered the most important. but their existence at Jacksonville demonstrates the completeness of the Normal traina Ing at Jacksonville. In all the depart ments of the school an enviable ef~ flciency is attained. And at Jacksons vile due attention is paid to each study and each department necessary to the equipment of teacher for his chosen work.
 A Strong Faculty.
 The Board of Trustees and Profes- sor Daugette take just prida in the faculty of the Jacksonville Normal School. After all, the ability of the faculty makes or mars school and the members of the faculty were se- lected with care and discrimination. They have rendered excellent service to the school and they have high stand
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

tention Is drawn to 1t both for its recognized merit and that It's existence may prove the modern progressive spirit which prevails at Jacksonville To At the summer school of the Uni versity Of Alabama where teachers of the State are permitted to prepare themselves for educational advance a splendid exhibit is being made of the work of the Jacksonville students in manual training. It has been the sub ject. this exhibit, of many compliment ary comments.
 The marked success of this depart ment at Jacksonville is due to Profes- sor John H. Morse who went through a thorough preparation in manual training ana who had a wide exper- fence in teaching 1t before he came to Jacksonville.
 The Manual Training Department.
 Of the department of manual train ing 1t is said in the school publiea- tions:
 Manual Training is taught in this school, not to make carpenters or .blacksmiths. but to make workers in the great field of life; to educate the mind through the hand; to develop the pupil, physically, mentally. morally. The idea is to gain the. growth that comes through knowing how to do thing and then doing it. Thought, action, theory and practice, brain and hand are inseparable in education.
 Manual Training means, not mere ly the training of the hand, but also the training of the mind through the hand.
 The study of it is a great aid to Geometry, Physics, and many other of the public school subjects
 The work embraces drawing. (free- hand and mechanically painting, bas- ketry. paper folding, card board con- struetion. venetian iron work. whit ting and carving, bench work in wood and typography
 "The wood working laboratory Is furnished with full and up-to-date equipment of benches and tools.
 '"rhe work is free to all students. small fee being charged for material only, and fin case the student does not desire to keep the article made. the material is furnished free of cost.
 Full courses are offered for those who desire to specialize in this work.
 Another step in the advance of edu- cation as 1t finds general acceptance is in the Department of Domestic Science, where cooking is taught under the most approved methods. Tn the main building Of the school tho De- partment of Science is given a place of honor in one of tho front rooms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

they form an, important auxiliary to
 Both societies have special commit teEs who walt upon the President during the vacation period and ascer- tain the names of prospective students and the time of their arrival The ccn1- mittees then meet the train, take charge of the student, escort him to his boarding place, which has already been secured for him and give him all the information that will pave hiA way into the routine of school life. Assured and made to feel at home by the warmth and cordiality of his greeting, the student falls to his tasks. And this is part of the development of the atmosphere at Jacksonville.
 The purpose of Normal School. that 1t shall train teachers, is never lost sight Of at Jacksonville A great majority of the students there taught In the schools of the State before they came to Jacksonville It Is said that perhaps seventy per cent of them were teachers before coming to Jacksonville. They came to the Normal School that they might advance in their chosen profession. that they might not only move up from being holder of third or a second grade certificate to be teacher with a first grade certificate and that they might be better equipped for their life work.
 Reasons for Growth.
 In reply to a question as to the reasons for the remarkable growth of the Jacksonville Normal School. President Daugette alluded to the new ideal Of the profession iu AIaba- ma. an Ideal that demands equipment and eflciency.
 The Normal schools have grown rapidly because the common schools have developed so rapidly said Professor .Daugh cite. The growth of the common schools demanded more teachers and better teachers. The pro- ffssion of teaching has advanced quite as rapidly as has the interests of the common schools.
 Jacksonville being Normal School. q training school for teachers has developed naturally in meeting this oemand Better pay for teacheEs- has induced many young men and many young women to adopt teaching as a profession, who ten or twelve years ago would not have entered it."
 In the development of education not only in Alabama but throughout the country manual training has become vital consideration. Its importance is dependent not only upon its u1ili- tarian advantages, in that 1t may be the basis Of a trade or profession in after life, but as we'll upon It's value as an educative force, for it affords q mental training useful ln it's way as the study Of books and charts. In keeping abreast of it's times the Jack sofivllls Normal School has an excel lent manual training department. Att
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29
Growth of Jacksonville Normal School
 Without Parallel in the States History

Miss Mary c. Fornex Pedasosies and Metaphysics.
 Miss Elizabeth Pfivett. Mashsmatics and Bookkeeping.
 Miss Exa flames. Glass Music and Librarian.
 Mss Mary c. Fornsy. Painting. Free Hand Drawing and Phyaical Culture
 John H. Morse, Manual Training.
 Alpha P. Rasor. Assistant in Science.
 Mrs. !. J. Ray. Expression and De- = Professor $. c Riley. history and Economies. Until this year Professor kiley was 1o-PrssideDt Of the Anniston College for young ladies.
 Miss Hattie Watson. Short Hand cad Typewriting.
 W. R HiEhtower. Principal Training School.
 M. E. Ringer, Intermedists Depart- mcnt
 The course of study at Jacksonville Glass work, The Normal Course and the Academic Course.
 The Various Courxes.
 The Training Glass of the Normal the town Of Jacksonville. In this class School Is by law the Public school of the public school branches afs taught, and upon completion Of the course of study students are admitted to the Normal Glasses. provided thsy falfii the other requirements for Normal school pupils
 rho Normal Course extends through four years. N includes the regular secondary education of our high seheeis such collegiate studies as seem most needed for thorough teaching in cur schools. together with . course In Peda. goggles, comprising the Theory end Practice Of reaching, school ManAge- ment, Methods of Teaching. History Of Education and Educational Reform CTS. fu addition. a thorough course Of collateral reading 's required of the Normal students. The outline of this course is set forth under the School Of Pedagogy and in the course of Htu- dy
 The Academic Course is intended for those students who do rot exect to be- come teachers but who wish to receive a good general education, or wish to prepare for college or professional stu- dy. The Academic students reeite with the Normal Students in all Academia studies, but are not required to take the course in PedAseKv.
 The Board of Trustees who are in charge of the destinies of the school
 Governor William D. Jeiks, state su- 6f Education I. W. HilL and President c. w paugette, eN-otit. cio members. Wat Brown Naglanal 2. A. Nichols, ChiiaefsbuFg. l. L Brock. Center: A. Fl. Hurst. Mawhfdkvilias W. M. flames, Jacksonville. John c. Fora ney. Blfaninshase, eppeintive members.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

A glance should be taken at the sum- mary of the attendance as 1t includes both the Normal School ana the Train ing School. This total Of attsnaaNee1 upon all the educational departments of the Jacksonville School reaches the large nuh1brr of s34.
 It Is divided ss follows;
 0rduuatee D.
 First Grade = .. ....s 6s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

ing in their profession. For instance Professor Carl Holiday who until this year filled the chair of English was elected as a teacher Of English in the University of Virginia. He has been succeeded by Professor B. M. Murphy. a Kentucky teacher who comes pre- ceded by high words of praise.
 Ths other members of the faculty are:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

Total Tn Training School :. <. ..i5e Y. N. c. A. Night school |. :. .... a7
 ---~ Grand Total :. .... ..5z4 And this Is Accomplished upon tho annual appropriation from tho State of slo,000 awarded to each of the four Normal Schools of Alabama
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-29

Second Grade .. .... .... = 164 Third Grade :. ..-. .... .... SC Special and Irregular -. .. Il
 Fetal In Normal Glasses .ssI Prevaratory Department ....28 EntefnsdlAts Department ...4s Primkfy Department. .. ..7s
Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-28
EXPERIMENT is A SUCCESS
Domestic Science instruction PIeases
Pasadena School Patrons In
Its First Year
Specjal to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
PASADENA, May 27.-The first an
nual exhibit of the work from the do
mestic science classes of the seventh
and eighth grades of the Pasadena
schools opened yesterday at the Wilson
school building and will continue
through Monday and Tuesday.
The year just closing is the first in
which sewing and cooking have been
included in the public school instruction
and the exhibit is therefore of eXcep-
tional interest. The walls of one large
room, for instance, are completely COW
cred with dainty little dresses and a
number of tables piled high with other
garments made by girls whose ages
range from IL to Is years. In the work
of instruction hand work was continued
until January. when machine work was
taken up. twenty lessons in the latter
being given each pupil. In another
room samples of the cookery of the
eighth grade girls are shown and are
just as creditable.
All are invited to visit the exhibit
and see the progress made during the
year.