that his condition would seemingly make him a more suitable subject for a state institution. He showed such rapid improvement, however, that it soon became evident that the right course had been adopted in his case. He is now a sturdy farmer boy, highly thought of by his foster parents. Two boys who are now members of Uncle Sam's navy are worth telling about. One of them, Walter Harrison, once threatened to kill the superintendent of the society. Walter had been taken from miserable surroundings and for awhile was kept in the Receiving Home. He was about fifteen years old and a boy of strong ugly dirk, toyed with it a moment and then laid it on the desk. "You would be slaying about the only friend you have in the world, Walter," I replied. A long talk followed. Walter felt that "the world was against him." I took him into the office as office boy, seeing that he kept clean and neat. He seemed to appreciate the attention. Some months later he passed a successful examination for the navy. Now I regularly receive from him souvenir postals and other remembrances from his ship as it sails from place to place. He has earned two promotions since entering the He's temper. The restraints of the home were not pleasing to him, and he resented interference of the officers when he attempted on several occasions to take French leave. One day he entered my office. There was a scowl on his face and he listened in dogged silence to what I had to say to him. Finally he said: "Mr. Sehon, I came in here to kill you, but somehow I can't attempt to carry out my intention." In proof of what had been on his mind, he pulled from his pocket an "Happy Joe" as received by the Society, and as he Looks To-day.He has Almost a Mania for Running Away from Home. navy, and is about to be made a petty ship officer. The other case was quite different, but not without interest. Harold Smith was received by the society as a destitute child. His small brother was brought into the Receiving Home at the same time. Harold was always ambitious to attend school, but his mother was too poor to send him. He was placed in a home where he was given fair schooling facilities, but this was not sufficient for him. He was anxious to advance, and had secured a rudimentary education. He learned that the navy possesses a good library and that every ship is supplied with books. The discipline of the service also appealed to him. He entered the service two years ago, and excellent reports come from him. Practical Courses in Social Work TRAINING BY PRACTICAL SPECIALISTS For truant officers, and all engaged or interested in the prevention and treatment of JUVENILE DELINQUENCY. Conducted by Henry W. Thurston, Chief Probation Officer, and others. For charity workers, friendly visitors, managers and friends of charitable agencies in THE CAUSES AND RELIEF OF DEPENDENCY. Conducted by Sherman C. Kingsley, Chicago Relief and Aid Society and Ernest P. Bicknell, Chicago Bureau of Charities. Mondays, 4:30 p. m., January 7-March 25, at 51 La Salle St. For all interested in the bettering industrial relationships and conditions in factories and stores, organizations of employers and employes. THE SOCIAL ASPECTS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION. Tuesdays, 8 p. m., January 8-March 26, at Chicago Commons, Grand Avenue and Morgan Street. For further information address CHICAGO INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE 180 Grand Avenue GRAHAM TAYLOR, Director Chicago ILLINOIS CENTRAL CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI ROUTE VALLEY PAILROAD CHICAGO, ILL. EFFICIENTLY A VAST TERRITORY by through service to and Through excursion sleeping car service between AND THE PACIFIC COAST. Connections at above terminals for the EAST, SOUTH, WEST, NORTH Fast and Handsomely Equipped Steam-Heated A. H. HANSON, Pass'r Traffic Mgr., CHICAGO. FIRE INSURANCE OF CHICAGO, ILL. Organized, Officered and Owned by residents of this city. It should, therefore, receive the encouragement of the insuring public of Chicage. The Is the preferred train between Chicago and Milwaukee & St. Paul Arrives Union Station, St. Paul, 7:25 a. m., "Longer, higher and wider berths" F. A. MILLER General Passenger Agent CHICAGO |