The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute;
 Worlds Greatest Institution for the Negro

department is go arranged as to apply practically to life of usefulness. None of the languages, dead or modern, are taught here, except English Physics. chemistry, mathematics and drawing re- ceive emphatic attention, and while the text books of each are accounted as es- sential aids-praeuce Is applied with each. The academic department is in charge of Prof. Roscoe Conkling Bruce. son of the ex-United States senator and register of the treasury.
 And all of the above means work and usefulness and war against idleness.
 Moral Atmosphere.
 Character building Is one of the cardi- nal principles of this institute Religious exercises are held daily, and the student is taught right from wrong. He is, how ever, only human, and If he departs from the teaching and advice here given he does only that which others of the human race are daily doing. The auditorium of the chapel seats more than 2OOO people. and inspiration may here be found for the thoughtful of any race or condition. The choir and orchestra of many instruments nightly afford to those who attend music wonderfully grand and melodious, and it is accounted a real treat to the visitor who Is so fortunate as to be afforded an opportunity to witness these nightly ex- ercises.
 From Whence They Come.
 It will be interesting to the reader to learn of the enrolment of pupils by states, territories and foreign countries here:
 From Africa there Is now only l. from Alabama, 4S3; Arkansas, 2S; Bahama Islands, 3; British Honduras, 1; Califor- mia, 2; Central America, 1; Colorado. 5; Connecticut 2; District of Columbia, 8; Florida, 52; Georgia, PIP; Illinois, 13; h. diana, 8; Indian Territory, 10; Kansas. 6; Kentucky, 28 Louisiana, "A; Maryland, 8; Massachusetts, 2; Mississippi, 1e7 Mis- souri. IS; Montana, l.; New Jersey, 1: New Mexico. 1; New York, Il; North Carolina, 16; Ohio, 13;' Oklahoma, 8; Pennsylvania, B. South Carolina, S6; Tennessee, 59; Texas, 76; Vermont, 1; Virginia, II; Wash ington, 1; West Indies, to-wit: Barba- does. 1: Cuba, F. Hayti, l.; Jamaica. 3; Porto Rico 16; St. Lucia, 1; Trinidad, 2; Wesct Virginia 8; Wisconsin, l.
 It is estimated that the expenses of the average student. after receiving credit for work performed, need not exceed s45 or $50 per annum.
 Booker T. Washington is one of the busiest of all busy men every hour of the day. He fully appreciates the enormous responsibilities which rest upon him. and the very delicate position which he occu- pies. Who can doubt that it requires superior strength of character. of intel ect of wisdom to bear such burden?
 Perhaps in no way has he so well de- monstrated his wisdom as in bringing to his assistance a faculty and corps of officials so fully equipped by education and training for carrying out the plans conceived in his own mind. These aids were drawn by him from all sections of the country and were by him selected by virtue of their fitness.
 Absolute cleanliness is an impressive feature of this institution. This is taught and practiced. The driveways, the walks, the yards, the buildings. the rooms-the students-are all neat and cleanly. Mod ern bath rooms are provided. and these are daily used. Perfect sanitation is re- quired Single beds are used for each student and there Is no crowdng.
 The dining rooms and kitchen, where over 1900 are fed three times daily, on wholesome and substantial food, are mod els of neatness. Likewise are the kitch- ems, which are regularly inspected. By the way, the steward in charge of this immense culinary is Henry Maberry, young Birmingham Negro, who is a grad- uate of the institute and who took spe- cial training in this department. It is an observable fact that it requires no small amount of executive ability to perform the duties required of this steward, and right we'll does he perform 1t.
 Music is taught in the institute, and pupils in this department are numerous and successful. Vocal piano, string and wind instruments are in evidence, and cornet and string bands daily or nightly discourse sweet music of high class. The chapel choir is composed of about 100 voices, accompanied by an excellent or chestral band.
 There is cadet corps, or battalion or ganization of students, yet 1t is only semi military. No guns or other arms are used but the military feature Is intro- duced for the sole purpose of discipline. Good manners and perfect polteness arc required, and the good effect of the re- ouirement is in evidence. Principal Wash ,naton's idea is-and it is a correct one that to become a real man the student must learn to be courteous, lowly and seryiceable. This draws sympathy and respect In closing late report to ms board of trustees, Principal Washington wrote: Let us pray the Great Fathef that the more abundant our success, the harder we shall work and the more hum be we shall grow, and resolve to keep true to the simple cardinal princlples which we have tried to practice from the beginning
 The writer differs with the opinions
 
 often expressed by many that Negro ed- ucation is a failure. That Is to say, If by "Negro education" is meant such educa- ton as is offered by Tuskegee-a ram ing of the heart, mind and body. The re- cord shows that this Is lifting up pro cess for not one graduate of this institu- tion has ever been imprisoned in the pen itentiary-not one convicted of crime while ignorant blacks are constantly crowding our court houses, jails and state prisons. One great drawback to more perfect success of the work at Tuskegee is the fact that the poverty of many of the stu dents force them to leave the institute before completing the full course pre- - aar,bed This difficulty. however, is be- inc gradually remedied. and when the in- stitute grows in financial strength to that point it is so eagerly seeking, this hlnd- rance to full development will De re- moved. T., toav Srax xpn c.