Editorials

The complaint charged her with practising medicine contrary to Chapter 104 of the Laws of the 21st Assembly of Iowa; that, without complying with the provisions of that chapter, she performed the act of healing upon Mrs. George B.

Substitute the word education for government , in Lincoln's famous saying, and it might well be used as a definition of true culture: Education of the people, for the people, and by the people. In practice, if not in statement, this is the motto of the professional monthly called The Popular Educator.

The aroma of good deeds outlines the personality through which they are expressed. It is well to pause a moment in the busy whirl of life, when a great heart ceases to beat, to gather a lesson for the future.

One of the tastiest books of the season comes from the new publishers, Cupples & Kurd,—new in this association of names, but well known in the publication business. The unique but simple binding is a device of Mr.

From Houghton, Mifflin & Co. comes a little volume,—beautifully printed, of antique look, and with plentiful side-headings, bearing the above title.

This is an Illinois novel, published by Houghton, Mifflin & Co. , and written by Joseph Kirkland.

Whose ? Rev. M.

The harmony resulting from the reign of a woman has been witnessed by the two continents. It may be said of Victoria, that she has governed well because she has governed little; but as wife, mother, and queen, the purity, integrity, and strength of her character have had an uplifting effect upon a great nation.

The Illinois Legislature has been considering the propriety of passing a new Health Act, prepared by Dr. Ranch.

It has been decided by the Court in her favor, and she is released. There was no dispute about the facts.