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THE CENTURY BOOK OF FACTS. 



in 1592, was prepared under Clement VIII., 

 to which, in the next year (1593), that other 

 edition succeeded, which has since remained 

 the normal edition of the Church of Rome, 

 and has been reprinted, unchanged, ever since. 

 The Smithsonian Institution is sit- 

 uated in Washington, D. C., and was organ- 

 ized by act of Congress in August, 1846, to 

 carry into effect the provisions of the will of 

 James Smithson. That celebrated English 

 physician bequeathed to his nephew 120,000, 

 the whole of his property, which, in the event 

 of the death of the latter without heirs, was to 

 revert to the United 'States, to found at Wash- 

 ington an establishment for " the increase and 

 diffusion of knowledge among men," and 

 which was to be named the Smithsonian Insti- 

 tution. The conditions on which the bequest 

 was to take effect in the United States occurred 

 in 1835 by the death of the nephew without 

 issue, and the Hon. Richard Rush was sent to 

 London to prosecute the claim. On Septem- 

 ber 1, 1838, he deposited in the United States 

 Mint $515,169, being the proceeds of the es- 

 tate. The Institute is governed by regents 

 appointed by the federal government, and con- 

 tains a museum, library, cabinets of natural 

 history, and lecture rooms. It receives copies 

 of all copyrighted books, and exchanges with 

 other countries, and its museum is enriched 

 with the gatherings of national exploring ex- 

 peditions. A portion of its funds is devoted 

 to scientific researches and the publication of 

 works too expensive for private enterprise. 

 There are departments of astronomy, ethnol- 

 ogy, meteorology, and terrestrial magnetism. 

 The courses of public lectures by eminent sci- 

 entific men are among the attractions of the 

 capital. 



REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRAC- 

 TICE OF LAW. 



Qualifications as to citizenship, personal 

 eharacter, education, and professional attain- 

 ments required by the several states, from 

 those who are admitted to the practice of law. 



From reports to the United States Bureau of 

 Education. 



Alabama. Actual, bona. fide citizenship. High 

 iboral character as testified to by a member of the pro- 

 fession. Education judged from examination. If the 

 study period is passed in a law office, then the judges of 

 the supreme court must make written examination, ex- 

 cept in the case of those graduating from Alabama Uni- 

 versity. 



Arkansas. Must be a citizen of the state and of 

 good moral character. The liberal education feature is 

 left to court which examines. The circuit and supreme 

 courts are the only bodies authorized to'grant license to 

 practice law. Applicant must stand satisfactory ex- 

 amination in open court, by the supreme court, and by 

 a committee of three lawyers appointed by circuit court 

 when applicant is examined by that court. 



Arizona. A declaration of "citizenship and proof of 

 good moral character are required, but there is no dis- 



tinction between liberal and professional education. 

 The only thing necessary for admission to practice here, 

 if not armed either with a diploma or license from an- 

 other jurisdiction, is to stand the examination in open 

 court, and by that show such familiarity with the law 

 as will satisfy the court that the applicant is qualified to 

 take care of a practice. 



California. A declaration of citizenship and certif- 

 icate from two attorneys of court to which applicant 

 has applied for admission that he possesses the charac- 

 ter and attainments that entitle him to admission. Ex- 

 amination in open court after filing certificate from 

 two attorneys. 



Colorado. Must declare intention to becomea citizen 

 three months before applying ; must have certificate of 

 good moral character; but no special attention paid to 

 liberal education feature. If not a member of the bar 

 of another state, must pass an examination before su- 

 preme court or a committee appointed by it in each 

 judicial district. 



Connecticut. Must be a citizen of the United States, 

 21 years old, and be of good moral character, and must 

 have graduated from a college or secondary school or 

 have been admitted to a college or preparatory school, 

 or passed an examination before committee, for which 

 last he must pay a fee of $5.00. Must have studied law 

 after arriving at the age of 18 for two years, if a college 

 or law school graduate : otherwise, for three years in a 

 law school or under competent professional instruction 

 in the office of a practicing attorney or with the judge 

 of the superior court or both, of which period one 

 year, at least, must be spent in this state. Applicants 

 shall be required to pass a satisfactory examination, 

 before a standing committee of fifteen, upon the law of 

 pleading, practice, and evidence, constitutional law, 

 the law of real and personal property, contracts, tons. 

 equity, criminal law, wills, and administration, corpora- 

 tions, partnership, negotiable paper, agency, bailments, 

 domestic relations, and such additional "subjects as 

 committee shall deem advisable. . 



Delaware. Must be a resident of the state and of 

 " fair " character, and must have a general knowledge 

 of English and American history, mathematics, English 

 grammar, and Latin. A legal course in a law oflice is 

 not necessary. All applicants for admission except 

 practicing lawyers of other states are required to study 

 three years under direction of a lawyer or a judge o'f 

 the state. Examination is made by a "committee of the 

 bar. 



Florida. Must satisfy judge that he is 21 years of 

 age, and of good moral character. Shall be examined 

 by the judge to whom application is made or a commit- 

 tee of two appointed by judge. 



Georgia. Must be a citizen of the circuit wherein he 

 makes application and of good moral character, us 

 shown by a certificate of two attorneys known to court. 

 Must undergo examination before committee appointed 

 by court on common law, pleading, and evidence, 

 equity, and equity pleading and practice, Code of 

 Georgia, United States and State Constitutions, and the 

 rules of court. Diplomas of certain law schools in 

 Georgia will obviate necessity of examining candi- 

 date. 



Idaho. Must be a citizen of the United States ; noth- 

 ing required in the way of liberal education. He must 

 have a knowledge of the law; it is immaterial how lie 

 gets it. A committee appointed by court ascertains 

 fitness. 



Illinois. Must make affidavit that he is of ago. a 

 citizen of the state, and a certified transcript from a 

 court of record in this state show ing that he is A man 

 of good moral character. Nothing required as to 

 liberal education. Every applicant to practice law, ex- 

 cept those who apply for admission upon a license 

 granted in another state, or upon a diploma issued by a 

 law school in the state, shall present to one of the ap- 

 pellate courts proof that he has studied law three, yea i .-, 

 the same studies prescribed by the regularly established 

 law schools in the state, or a course equixalentthereto, 

 naming the books studied, under the direction and 

 supervision of one or more licensed lawyers or firms of 

 lawyers, and that the applicant has submitted to satis 

 factory examinations by such lawyer or lawyers at con- 

 venient intervals during such period of study, covering 

 progressively the entire course studied, such proof to 

 consist of the affidavit of the applicant and also of the 

 certificate or certificates of the lawyer. Examination 

 is held in open court. 



Indiana. Every person of good moral character, 

 being a voter, shall be entitled to admission to practice 



