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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
METHODS IN AGRICUL' URE, HoRTICULTURE, AND
 ANIMAL INDUSTRY.

In addition to the lectures In the field, instruction is given by means or text books and bulletins Of the agri" cultural experiment stations. TWO hours per week with each class IS de- voted to study in the lecture room, and two or four hours of laboratory work per week in barn, field. dairy or library. The subjects studied in the first year are the breeds of horses. cat tie, sheep and hogs. their characteris- tics, uses, management and adaptaoility to the South In the second the first term Is devoted to dairying. butter and cheese making: the second term to chemical and physical properties and defects of soils. and means of improve ment, and the third to the study Of grasses, liguminous and other forage plants adapted to the different soils of the State.
 The third year takes up in the first term, the study of the staple crops of the South. cotton, corn. oats. wheat, tobacco and rice. students making
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
Its Location is Ideal, Auburn Being Over 800 Feet Above
 Sea Level.
HIGH AND HEALTHY.

We urge the attention of patriotic southerners to this article, as a demon .trat,on of the practical money value of technical education.
 with the growth of technical ..nools throughout the South, interest ,.ver fails to revert to the Alaoama pa,vtechnic Institute. at Auburn, the first distinctly technical institution III .h. southern States; the best equipped of them all, and the one whose sfaau- ates are found in high positions not
 ,., ,hronahout the United States, but ,n Mexico, in the Philippines and in Africa
 A school is known by the men 1t ,urra nut. and by the degree of their feaity afterwards "Once at Auburn' always at Auburn" is the saying here' and the truth of 1t is attested on every hand Students not only send back their younger brothers and kinsmen to the care of their alma mater. but the trophies of their victories in the contests for which she gave them prep aration, the laurels they win. are add ed to her wrea,hi and wherever posi- tions of trust call them. devotion to the old college burns never less bright in their faithful breasts. Shining and steady, 1t wins in every quarter new adherents For example, the father of the young Nicaraguan student. Appre- ciating his sons loyal attachment, he presented to the institution a valuable collection of minerals. one of the choic est in it's possession. And so 1t is, whether the student comes from Flor ida or Kansas, Cuba or British Hon duras.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
CHEMISTRY AND METALLURGY.

The chemical laboratory is a beauti- full building, and 1t IS thoroughly equipped for all kinds of chemical work and chemical research. Instruction in this department embraces, CD general chemistry. C2) industrial chemistry, (3) metallurgy (4 agricultural chemistry, (5) laboratory work in all courses.
 Technical staff includes seven pro- fessors and instructors, and the facil- tiles offered are excellent. The gradu- ates of this department achieve rapid success and the demand for them ex- tends throughout the South in every line of chemical work. Especial op- portunities are offered in the State la boratory for advanced work in analysis of fertilizers, minerals, soils, waters, etc. The number of students last year in General Chemistry. 140; industrial chemistry, metallurgy, assaying, etc., POP.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
VETERINARY DEPARTMENT.

The department of veterinary science and art Is of the utmost advantage to students of the agricultural course preparing them for the emergencies of everyday experience. Lameness in the horse. minor surgery, and all vari- ous means of protecting the health of domestic animals, are taught practi- cally, post-mortem examinations and the dissection of animals affording the most scientific and thorough instruc- ton.
 The building in which the depart ment is located is a two-story struct- ure containing four laboratory rooms, lecture room, museum and office, and an operating room. The hospital build ing contains five large stalls. four open single stalls and office. and a feed room, the upper floor being used for hay, fodder. etc, and the patients are brought from the country side for miles around.
 Number of students in veterinary science and bacteriology, 39.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
MINING ENGINEERING.

A full course is offered in Mining En- Gineering. A well equipped laboratory for work in this department has been established. Ores of economic import ance and rock-forming minerals are studied. Work tables for the accom- modation of students are supplied with gas. water. regents, blow pipes and a standard set of measuring crystals. A room is also fitted up for instruction in typographical drawing. making blue prints, maps, tracing and all drafting pertaining to mining operations. In order for a student to become a suc- cessful mining engineer he should know much of machines, civil engineering and electricity in all of its applications to lighting. hauling and assaying opera
 tions. The equipment of the college at Auburn for giving instruction fin these essential details cannot be surpassed by any other institution in the South. A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
Best Equipped Technical School
 in the South.

years for completion. And then there is the special one year course in agri- culture. which admits young men over 21 years of age to any class under the professor of this department, excusing him from military and all other col lege duties, but allowing him attend ance on all the lectures in agriculture. and in the practical work at the ex- pertinent station, in the field. stock yard, dairy. garden, orchard and vine- yard, thus enabling him to acquire fin the one year valuable scientific knowledge and eauipping him for suc- cessful work.
 Many of the young men who cannot afford one of the four-year courses. nor even the two year. would find them selves debarred from the inestimable advantages of college life with its privileges and associations. but for these special courses. which. while they fit for practical needs also afford ad- vantages which no other experience can.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
PHARMACY.

This department occupies the first and second floors of the new annex to the chemical laboratory. The< work is thorough and the standard is high. The department has proved highly success full All of the graduates readily pass the examinations of the State Board Of Pharmacy and secure good positions :. The instruction in this department Is intensely practical; 1t includes the man ufacture of not less than 3oV prepara- tions and the compromising of not less than fifty prescriptions. Extensive ad- dittons have been made to the labora- tory equipment. and, work is conducted here that cannot be undertaken, pessi- bly, elsewhere in the south. Amohs tometers, a vacuum distillery, drying apparatus. an air pump. a condenser. a three horsepower electric motor, etc. Number of students. 22.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
ATTENDANCE.

The enrolment of the institution in 1904-5 was 515. representing ffty-six counties in Alabama, twelve States, and two foreign countries. The full graduates number about 300, 65 per cent. of whom are in strictly technical professions. while the 5000 students who did not graduate in any of the courses have returned to the farm, or the various professions. equipped with scientific understanding. with skill and scientific training prepared to contrib ute their part to higher development of state and country. as well as fitted for individual betterment. The train- ing here makes ready for life in what ever department, and young man can not go away from these halls without some degree of qualification to meet 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
IsfPROvEMENTs AND CHANGES IN ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL
 COURSES AND EXPERIMENT..

For the first time in the history of the college the course in Electrical and Me- chanical Engineering is separated into two distinct courses, and adequate pro- vision made therefor An entirely new gineerinG, which will be in charge of a competent expert. The course in Me chanical Engineering has likewise been expanded and enriched with several ad- ditional new subjects. A new instruc- tor has been aded to these departments. A handsome two-story brick and stone laboratory has been erected on the campus this year for the joint use of these two fiourishing departments. All of the power is assembled now in this building.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
AN EMINENT FACULTY.

The eminence in the profession of the forty-two professors. instructors, and assistants may be judged by the fact that four out of one department have received calls to similar chairs in the first institutions of the country. Au- burn boasts the first biological labora- tory worthy of the name to be estab- lished in the South, and one of its pro- fessors was called to Cornell Univers- ity: two to Columbia University: and one to the University of Missouri. etc., etc. The serious. earnest work of the faculty and the devotion of the student body attest the high fitness of these able educators. and, most of all, the po- sitions taken by the young men they send out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
-,, -, IDEAL LOCATION.

The college Is ideal in it's location the little town which houses it-liter- ally, for there are no dormitories, the students finding homes under the hos pitable roofs of the citizens-being idyllic, in its simplicity. its removal from the busy. noisy world, and freedom from temptations.
 The rolling, green expanse on every side, the peaceful quiet reigninE all around. call to mind that other village of the same namc-"Sweet Auburn, loveliest village of the plain" Here are the same content, the same un- worldly joys, and here. as nowhere else, is the golden opportunity for the mind and heart of youth-here, too. the mo-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
CIVIL ENGINEERING.

A fourishing department of Civil Engineering has existed in the college since its foundation in 1872. There is a full ouflt of transits. levels, plane tables, compasses, models and bridges equal to any equipment in the leading colleges of engineering. Many of the graduates of this department have taken the highest rank in their profess sion. About nineteen of these young men are engaged in various branches of engineering, civil. mining, architec- ture. etc, in the mineral region of Ala bama. In this department great inter- est has been developed in the subject of road building. Number of students in civil engineering. 35.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
COLLEGE LIFE.

The social life of the college Is the pleasantest Besides the seven Greek letter fraternities (the Kappa Alpha owning its own club house) there are two literary societies and Young Mems Christian Association. The stu dents. too boarding in private families, have more or less of home life. The cadet band. part of the military organi- zation, plays very enlivening and inn portant part. furnishing excellent rnu- sic. The members are carefully trained by a band master who each year awards a gold medal to that one making the best record through the year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
EXPENSE.

Tuition is free to residents of Ala. bama; for non-residents 1t is s2o. This tuition fee is awarded as a prize to non- resident students who secure distinction In their studies. Board is from ss.5o to sI5 month The fees for the year are VIZ, including the attendance of the sur- geon. The college term begins septem. Der 6, 1905.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
THE LIBRARY.

The privilege of the library alone is incalculable. This valuable collection contains 19.000 volumes, with the very best and latest dictionaries and ency- clopedias. Three thousand dollars is spent annually in additions. from 300 to 1000 new volumes being bought each year. The historical library is the most complete of any college in the South. current history being kept in touch with through all the standard magazines (the files being complete from the first volume), and the leading dailies. whose files are also unbroken.
 Special attention is paid to this fea- ture of the library. and many dollars expended, no file being left incomplete where perseverance and money can supply the break. The handsome equip ment, furnishings, and large number of busts of poets and men of letters. are all uplifting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
LANGUAGES. MATHEMATICS, ETC.

English. French. German. Latin Mathematics. Full and thorough courses are offered in these depart ments. Ample corps of highly trained and competent professors and instruc- tors makes it possible to sub-divide all the classes into sections not larger than thirty-five students, many of the sections being smaller. so that indi- vidual, personal instruction is possible. Graduates in these subjects fill emil nent positions as teachers. editors. pro- fessors, etc. Number of students in English, 435; French, 27; German. 36; Latin, no; Mathematics, 454.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING.

The Electrical laboratory is we'll equipped with modern appliances for instruction in electrical engineering. It occupies three large rooms. The de- pertinent is equipped with eighteen diff ferent styles of dynamos, generators, motors. arc machines, etc.
 A beautiful new ty-horsepower en- zine has recently been put in place. Three of the motors were built by stu dents. The course covers two entire years. embracing fifteen hours week in laboratory work and lectures. There were last year seventy-eight students in this department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
FACULTY AND OFFICERS.

Charles Coleman Thach, M A., LII. n. president Professor of English and Pc. litical Economy. James Henry Lane, c. E.. NJ. A.. Ph.D. ILL. D.. Professor of Civil Engineerinr and Drawing. George Petrie. M. A., Ph. D.. prore.so- | of History and Latin. Bennett Battle Ross, M. s.. Professor of General Agricultural Chemistry and State Chemist. ~ John Jenkins Wilmore. M. E., Profess I sor of Mechanical Engineering. and Director of Laboratory. Charles Allen Cary B. S., D. V. M. Science. John Frederick Duggar, M. S., Profess | sor of Agriculture. Arthur St. Charles Dunstan, M. D.. c. E., Professor of Electrical Engineer ing.
 John Edward wiatt. M. A.. Professor of Modern Languages.
 Edwin Mead Wilcox. M. A., ph. D.. Professor of Botany.
 James Powell Cooke southall, M A., Professor of Physics.
 Roger Sherman Macintosh, B. Agr., Professor of Horticulture.
 Benjamin Sweat Patrick, M S., Com- mandant and Acting Professor of Mili- tary Science. .~.. .'
 George Nathan Mitcham. c. E., B. M, Professor of Geology and Mining En, gineering.
 Boiling Hall Crenshaw. B. S., M. E.. Professor of Mathematics.
 A H. Wilson. M. S., Associate Pro- lessor of Mathematics.
 Walter H. Blome. M. S.. Professor of Pharmacy.
 Michael Thomas Fullan. M. E.. Assist ant Professor of Mechanic Arts.
 Clifford LeRoy Hare. M. S.. Assistant Professor of Chemistry.
 Reuben David Webb. M. S., Assistant Professor of English.
 William welch Hill. F. and M E.. Assistant Professor of Telephone En- gineering.
 Arthur McBryde Ransom, M S., In- structor in Chemistry
 James Richard Rutland, A. B., M. S., Librarian and Instructor in English.
 William Bee Stokes, M. S., Instructor in Mechanic Arts.
 John Harris Mitchell. NJ. S., Assistant Chemist.
 J. T. Gray, M. S., Instructor in Anil nal Industry.
 M. J. Donahue, A B.. Physical Direc- tor.
 Albert Lee Thomas, M. S., Assistant in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
 Isaac Sadler McAdory, B. S., Assistant in Veterinary Science,
 Walter Robert Sanford, B. S.. Assist ant in English. .4.- ~.:.~.. .
 Obie Roland Cooper, B. S.. Assistant in English and Mathematics.
 Robert Platt Boyd, B. S.. Assistant in Civil Engineering and Drawing.
 Enoch Lester Miller B. S., Assistant in Electrical Engineering.
 John Vernon Denson, B. S., Assistant In History and Latin.
 John Haygood Paterson, B S., Assist ant in Chemistry.
 Miller William Francis. B. S, Assist ant in Mechanical Engineering.
 Cassius Rex Hudson, M. S.. Assistant in Agriculture.
 Joseph Cabot Kellett B. S.. Assistant in Botany.
 Devotie Glover Ewing, B. S., Assistant in Physics and Library.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
STATE LABORATORY.

In the State Laboratory are made the analysis of commercial fertilizers. soils, waters, coals, cokes, iron, gold and other ores, according to the require- ments of the State law. The entire time of four expert chemists is required throughout tho year for the work. For this the college receives one-third of the so-called tag tax" or about 10 cents out of 30 cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
CO-EDUCATION,

The Alabama Polytechnic Institute was the first college in the State to ad- init young women. The privilege was granted by the trustees to young wo- men of mature mind and character" not under IT years of age. and ready to en- ter the junior class. The past year twenty matriculated. and the high stand taken by these earnest aspirants after mans privilege would appear proof con- elusive of the wisdom of the concession in their favor -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
HISTORY.

Especial reputation has been brought to the institution by the superb work done in this department. The class room work is searching and the upper classes are trained in all the methods of original scientific research. Among many eminent graduates may be mem toned Dr. Wm. L. Fleming. Professor of History. University West Virginia. and MT. Wm. O. Scroggs, Fellow in Har- ward University, the work of both of whom has received national recogni- tion. Number of students, 306.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
GEOLOGY AND MINERALoGY.

There Is an extensive geological mu- scum and collection of minerals. By law, the state Geologist deposits in this museum duplicate of all collec- tions made by him. The mineraloglcal laboratory Is well furnished for analy- sis of minerals. etc. Students in seol- ogy, 62; in mineralogy, 22.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
PHYSICS

The physical laboratory occupies three rooms. The course of study em- braces full laboratory practice The equipment consists of numerous stand ard instruments of precision such as verniers. pendulums, balances and a quantity of apparatus. as concave grating spectrograph. induction coil of I2-ineh spark. Number of students.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
.'.' . ATHLETICS.

Auburn's record on the gridiron Is too well-known to need mention here. Athletics flourish vigorously-football, baseball, tennis. basketball and track athletics all receiving enthusiastic at tention. The gymnasium Is equipped with a Spalding apparatus, and in charge of an officer is open to all stu dents at stated hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
MILITARY.

Ruring the spanish-American war thirty-hve commissioned officers were furnished by Auburn. It ranked second of all colleges in the Union, being sur passed only by Cornell University, Many of the students are in the Philippines, and have sent back interesting and val uable contributions to the museum.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
BIOLOGY AND BOTANY.

This department is the first of the kind established in the South. Its equipment Is up to date and complete. The laboratory is furnished for thorough class work and also for re- search work in physiology and patho- logy of plants. There Is also a botanic garden. General botany is taught in laboratory with modern apparatus, microscope for each student, etc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06

number of graduates from this course occupy important positions at Ensley, Blossburg, Irondale, Goethite, Johns and Birmingham.
 This chair is separate, distinct chair. filled by a professor of long practical experience as a mining en- 6ineer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.

Mechanical Engineering is installed in large buildings and ample laborato- ries. The equipment includes thirty work benches in carpentry, with full kits of tools; thirty lathes. forges. foundry cupola, etc: 45-horsepowe Imperial Cross compound engine; a 25- horsepower Harriss-Corli engine; a 35-horsepower Westinghouse engine; two 9-horsepower engines constructed by studanta: a A-horGAnnWOr alasolina
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
IMPROVEMENTS.

jaw crusher. a roll crusher a sampler, a model cyanide plant, assay furnace, and a chlorination plant have been added this year to the equipment of this department. ..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
GRADUATES PROSPER.

The salaries of the graduates aver
 age $90O per annum, some receiving 2,0OO, others $3,o00, and one excep- ttonaI man, $25.0O0. The demands on this institution for competent men are
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06

engine, air pumps. indicators, testing machine. apparatus for testing heating value of coal, etc. Number of students in this department. sixty eight regular engineering students; in mechanic arts, 333.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
SPLENDID EQUIPMENT.

The main building, which stands on the site of the old college destroyed by fire in 1887, Is one of the most i'm posing and impressive public struc-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
SPECIAL COURSES.

Besides the eight degree courses al
 ready mentioned, there are three par .aT courses-in agriculture, mechanic Aatts. and pharmacy-each requiring two
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
|oung Men Thoroughly Trained for the Scientifc
 Mechanical and Literary Professions of Life

olest ideals, the most devoted and con- scientious teachers. and equipment of the best known to science.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-06
EXPERIMENT STATION.

The agricultural experiment station. established in connection with the cols
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07
Wake County Cotton Farmers.

All Wake County cotton farmers
are requested to meet at their re-
spective township voting precincts on
Saturday, February 11th, 2 p. m, to
perfect the township organizations
of the Cotton Growers Association.
1t is very important that every farm
er identify himself with the move
ment so that we may act in unison
in our endeavors to bring about bet
ter prices for cotton.
The Wake County meeting is call
ed to meet in Raleigh, at the court
house, on Wednesday the 22nd, at u
o'clock. A full attendance at that
meeting is desired. Let every town
ship, at the Saturday meeting, ap-
point delegates to attend the coun
ty meeting on the Dist.
Nm. BLALOCK,
Secretary pro tenn. Wake County
Cotton Growers Convention.
The progressive farmer and the cotton plant., 1905-02-07
Robson Farmers Organizing.

Messrs. Editors: The cotton farm
ers of Robeson County are solid on
the cotton question. Mr.. Theodore
III. Prices cotton letter in the News
and Observer this week telling them
they had better sell cotton at 6 cents
has made some of the farmers more
determined to hold, and then it is
only matter of time when they will
see cotton turn back. The acreage
in cotton will be greatly reduced in
Robeson-we think fully 25 per cent
or more. The farmers are organiz-
ing in almost every township. The
Farmers Alliance is spreading; we
have eight or ten good subs now. with
the State Lecturer in the county, and
we expect twenty or more in the near
future. J. E. CARLYLE.
Robson Co., N. O..