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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16

the state into school improvement as- soclations. The work of the committee has now passed beyond the experimental stage. When the good results of such organization were seen appeals for or ganizations became so numerous that 1t became necessary to have a lady devote her entire time to the work. I was abled to supply this need by the Peabody board. The services of Miss Burns, experienced teacher were secured to aid i, the committee in doing this work. Any communication addressed to the commit tee or to Miss Latona Burns, care of department of education, will receive prompt attention.
 Competent Supervision.
 ''The evidence of the most successful school system in every section of the country and the most successful coun- ty, town and district systems in the south proves eonolusively the necessity and the wisdom of competent supervision. Without competent supervision and direction no great business can succeed. This bust- ness of education is no exception to the rule. Each county system of schools must have a competent head. 1t can rise no higher than It's head. The supervisor of the county system should be man trained to his work with ability to make and execute plans for the improvement and training of the public school teachers, to direct campaigns for education ot pub lic sentiment on educational questions and for the advancement of public edu- cation along all needful lines to advise, stimulate and properly direct school com mitteemen and other school officers; he Sbould be endowed with tact, wisdom, common sense, character, grit, ability 10 get along with folks and to command the confidence of teachers. officers, children and patrons. In a word, this man oe- cupies the real strategic point In all this work of public education in the south today. He must be a many-sighted man possessing not only professional training, but rare qualities of leadership. The work $ difficult enough and delicate enough, the responsibility great enough and sac red enough to require the entire time, thought and energy of the most competnet man, the entire consecration of every fac uty of his head and heart and body. You can not command such man for long without paying him living sal ary. The average salary paid men for this work in the south is less than $500 q year"
 The above is taken from an address by the state superintendents of public inc struction of the southern states to the people of the south, issued in 1904, By substituting Alabama wherever the words the south occur, it would appear to have been written for this state.
 Alabama has d goodly number of coun- ty superintendents who are striving to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16

When the maker of medicine, sold through druggists for family use, takes his patients fully into his confidence by frankly and fearlessly publishing broad- cast as well as on it's bottle wrappers, a full list of all it's ingredients in pJdill English, this action on his part is the hest possible evidence that he is not afraid to have the search light of inyes- tigation turned full upon his formula and that it will bear the fullest scrutiny and the most thorough investigation. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for the cure of the weaknesses, periodical pains and functional derangements of the or gans distinctly feminine, is the only medi- cine put up for sale through druggists for woman's special use the maker of which is not afraid to take his patients into his full confidence by such open and honest publicity.
 A glance at the published ingredients on each bottle wrapper. will show that it is made wholly from native, American, medicinal roots, that it contains no poi sonons or habit-forming drugs, no mar cotics and no alcohol-pure, triple-refined glycerine, of proper strength being used instead of the commonly employed alec. hol, both for extracting and preserving the active medicinal properties found in the roots of the American forest plants employed. 1t is the only medicine for women's peculiar diseases. sold by drug gistS. that does not contain large per centage of alcohol. which is in the long run so harmful to woman's delicate, nery- ous system. Now, glycerine is perfectly harmless. and serves d valuable purpose by possessing intrinsic value all it's OWE. and besides it enhances the curative effect of the other ingredients entering into the rFavorite Prescription
 Some of the ablest medical writers and teachers endorse these views and praise all the several ingredients of which Fla vorite Prescription" is composed = rec ommending them for the cure of the very same diseases for which this world famed medicine is advised. No other medicine for women has any such pro fessiOldJ endorsement-worth more than any number of ordinary testimonials. If interested, send name and address to Dr. R. V. Pierce. Buffalo, N. Y., for his little book of extracts from the works of eminent medical writers and teachers, endorsing the several ingredients and telling just what Dr. Pierce's medicines are made of It's free for the asking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16

the ladies did heroic work. Forming a line they drew buckets after buckets of water, and had 1t ready to supply the heat-tortured men.
 Something over 1200 bales of cotton were burned or so badly injured as not to be worth anything Much of it was fully insured, but some of it was not. Men as yet scarcely know how to estimate the loss Some say the total loss will prob ally reach $100000 when everything is fully checked up.
 It was thought at one time the freight depot would catch and the freight was all taken out. A brisk southeast wind tlew the flames away from the oil mill and cotton gin or they would have gone too.
 No casualties occurred beyond the Mayor of the town, N. l.. Castleman, fainting from the excessive heat and T. R. Ward having his hand badly burned.
 Operator Is Enterprisine.
 The enterprising manager of the Postal Telegraph company deserves credit. The large pole supporting the cable box, con- taining all wires was burned toaay dur ing the big fire and the wires thrown to the ground. MT. Tucker went down with his lineman to repair damages and estab- 1shed an office at the scene of the fire, receiving and sending messages from a chair all the afternoon
 Miller Astounds Jurors.
 Judge B. M. Miller astounded three citizens this morning by lining them Sl0O each because of their failure to appear at the proper time to take their places as jurors. With one accord they began to make excuses. Frank Gulley said he waited for the bell to ring.
 .Mr. Gulley,' said the judge. 'the bell hasn't been rung for two years" Lee siedge said not being a freeholder, he thought he was exempt and upon con sultng 8 lawyer had been told that he was. Quoth the judge: MT. Sledge, you are to make your excuses to the court in person, and not depend upon eonscft- ing a lawyer. MT. Overstreet, will you tell the court why you did not appear?"
 Well judge," replied he, to tell you the solemn truth, l just forgot it
 The judge was compelled to adjourn court today noens volens. He was in the midst of case, the lawyers examining witnesses, the jury attentive, when every man sprang to his feet. The judge ex- claimed ''order in court" but he was left the sole occupant of the court room as a result of the fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
MASONIC MOIAUE

King Solomon Lodge, No. 460 will have a special com
 munication tonight which will , be of unusual interest. Degree
 work with stereoptican lecture All members and visiting ] brethren cordially invited. J. s. White Jno. J. Wirth Sec. Worshipful Master Seaboard will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta on Oct. 9, 10,
 at S5.25, and on 12 to IT at $5.75.
 FAIR GROUND CARS. State Fair Grounds Cars on 18th St First to Third Ave. B. R. l.. 6 P. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16

laws putting Into operation the provisions of the new constitution, but also passed a law revolutonizing the management and control of the entire school system Ex- perience has demonstrated the wisdom of this act. Under the old law the state funds were apportioned to the township with it's arbitrary boundary lines. on per capita basis, and were required to be kept in the township. Under the new law, the funds are apportioned to the county on a per capita basis, and the schools of the county are required to be kept open as nearly as practicable the same length of time Under the old law the schools were located and governed by township trustees. Under the new law the county is divided Into school districts according to centers of population and natural barriers so as to place a school house within two and one-haf miles of each child if practicable. The schools are governed by three district trustees under rules and regulations made by a county board of five The county board locates school houses. and has the power to change distirct lines as necessity requires, fix the salaries of teachers prescribe a course of study for the schools and to do whatever they think best for the educa- tional interests of the county. Under the old law there was no one who had direct control over the common schools of the counties, and sharp practices" sprang up which were perversive of the spirit of public education. To illustrate: One township in a county not only ran it's public school eight months with a first class teacher, but also defrayed a con siderable portion of the expenses of boys and girls off at college, while another township in the same county did not se cure sufficient funds to run It's school four months The new law not only equalizes the school term, but also enables school officials to detect attempts should they be made to pay the expenses of boys and girls in college out of school funds. This law with minor amendments, will con- tinue to rebound to the benefit of the public schools
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
Increased Appropriation for Common
 Schools Necessary.

Who lets his country live, lets all things live, and all things living bless Jim, Who lets his country die, lets all things die, and all things dying curse him." These words from Georgia's H. lastrious patriot and statesman, Ben iamin H. Hill are as true today as they
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
MORPIHd!IMNA,CYRA RPE U IN

An nfslble remedy for the of Drug Habits of all knds Sent postpaid at S2 per bottle Morphna- Cura prepared for Hypodermic internal Delta Chem Co.,. St lous For sale by all Birmingham Druggists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16

build up the educational interests of their counties by visiting the schools, making educational addresses on educating public sentiment on needful educational lines, in addition to the routine work incident to the office. These men give practically ali Of their time to the duties of their office. The state has also a goodly num- Der of county superlntendents who per form the routine work of their office and draw their four percentum commissions regularly Which class of superintendents should receive the larger salaries2
 The superintendent of education thinks that tho legislature should pass a gen. eral law setting aside 1 percentum of tho entire school fund for supervision as pro- vded by the constitution, and make pro- vision for an equitable and just appor- t.onmeni of said 1 percentum to tho county superintendents of the state in salaries.
 Revenues.
 On account of the increase In the tax able valuation of the property of tho state there has been a gradual and de- eded increase in the school fund. Tha total amount certified by the auditor for drportonment for the year ending Sep tember 30, 1906 was 8, ,0S5, ,063. 30. The amount certified for the year ending September 1, 1907 was $1, ,150. .26l. 10. It will thus be seen that the school fund levied under he constitution k gradually increasing and will continue to increase as long as taxable valuations increase.
 II must not be understood that The fg- tres given above indicate the amount which is spent for public education In the state The funds raised by county tax alton and the supplement to the public school fund in the various towns and cities easily make the amount annually expended for public education exclusive Of the amounts spent in the higher insti- tutions. $1,600OO0.
 II Is impossible to conduct satsfac- t0rly schools for q necessary length of time on the funds available The most important question in our educational af- fairs is the providing of sufficient funds to conduct the rural schools a reasonable length of time and to have them in charge of competent instructors. No ques- ton coming before the next session of the legislature will be more important than this
 Increased Appropriation for Common
 Schools Necessary.
 Who lets his country live, lets all things live and all things living bless
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
The New Law.
OPEN PUBLICITY THE BEST
 GJH RHNTY OF MERIT.

The legislature of 1908 not only passed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
State Institutions.

1t is a pleasure to me to report that the University of Alabama and the Poly technic Institute are in fourishing con dltion and are doing the best work In their history. Both institutions are crowded to their utmost capacity with students and the class of work being done compares favorably with work done by institutions of similar grade elsewhere The university and the Polytechnic ins1i- ute are very much In need of increased facilities. such as buildings. equipment. etc. and the legislature should con slider well their claims.
 The school for the deaf at Taladega deserves all of the state that the state can give. The president of this school with his excellent faculty are doing the very best possible work with the means in hand This school Is recognized HIS one of the leading institutions of its kind In the south.
 Census.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
Census.

The total school population as showr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
Elementary Schools.

If this classification be made the ele- mentary course of study should embrace those subjects which the state is justi- fled in requiring of all children for it's own safety and perpetuity corresponding very nearly with what is known in Alabama as a grammar school course. If this be done, it is the opinion of the superintendent of
 education that a long step will be taken toward making the schools more thorough in their work
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-16
Secondary or High Schools.

Schools placed under this head should require of applicants for admission q secondary education. They should be rep resented in the Alabama public school system by the university and the poly technic institute.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-16
IHE SPRING IS HIRE

And everybody needs sprIn, medicine to purify their blood and build up their system before tue warm weather sets in. Before buy. ing any spring medicine elsewhere. call at Penna. Mdse. Co.'S store and get 5oc bottle of their BEEF. WINE IRON for 39c. It has no equal
 Have you tried our Sardines, cans for 9 cents.
 Two 15 cent cans of Salmon. .2J cent, Large cans of Salmon for. 10 cent, soused Mackerei.a ... IS and IS cent, Kippered Herring. ......... 20 cents Smoked Sardines..-.... 5 to 15 cents Finest Sardines. ........1 10 ceDts Also variety of other canned ish at
 PENN. MDSE. co,
 ffs FAST NAIy ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-16

The pupils of the summer term of the Girard Industrial school had an outing, at Compounce yesterday.
 It was James Reardon of 182 Bald win street and not Patrick J. Rear don of 535 Baldwin street against whom action was taken by the state police for alleged violation of the ex- else law.
 Patrick J. Coogan has paid the $500 claim held against him by his father, P. T. Coogan, and the case has been withdrawn from the courts and the whole matter settled to the satisfaction of all concerned.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-16
BLACK
 SUI =,

We carry an immense stock at all seasons of the year, the largest black suit stock in Connecticut At this season we carry not on ly full stock of light weight suits but also full line of medium and heavy weights. You can select from suits in any weight and at prices from $10 to $50, single or double breasted, as these suits are all new since the fire of last February, you will find them correct in every particular, black suits last long tin and you want the latest style when you bu& Black trousers, $2.5O to $65O. M
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-16
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Haymakers 10A.

Haymakers 102.
 PoliShers and Buffers.
 Women's Relief corps.
 French Canadian band.
 Fifth division, A. o. H.
 Brooklyn Athletic club.
 Wadhams post, G.. A. R. Woodmen of the World. r Court Hancock, F. of A. s Tunxis tribe, I. o. R. M. Second division, A. o. H. Court Rose Hill, F. of A. Fraternal Order of Eagles. Canton T. R. Martin, P. M. Loyal Pride of Valley, 1928. , Mad River grange, P. of H. High Rock division, s. of T. Court R. F. Phelan, F. of A. Friendship lodge, o. D. H. s. Sheet Metal Workers union. Harmony lodge, F. and A. M. Brass City lodge, I. A. of M. Brass Workers union, No 1S6. Unity commandery, U. o. G. C.. Journeymen Horseshoers' union. Fifth division, Company E, H. R. Rosedale camp, No 9615, M, w. ,f A.
 Pride of the Valley lodge, I. o. O. F.. M. U.
 Bricklayers', Masons' and Plaster IT'S International, No IS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-16
POLITICS.

is in the air, and Is great sight hot ter than the atmosphere at times. But it's comical to see the same old gang with few recruits, all bobbing up serenely and hagging the curb stone and talking in undertone only when they get excited. That's the time they show themSelves in their true light. They actually forget where they are and say things about the "other fellow" for an honets fact, yet know down deep in their hearts that their utterances are as false as any set of teeth ever made by the dentist. Of course people of this stamp are not built right. Their brain is either twisted or has been diminished somewhat on account of the poor drinks they partake of dur ing the summer evenings. Now, during the summer months tea and coffee should be served at your colla- ton three times per day. and if you want palatable drink between times or in the evening, remember we sell buttermilk 3 cents per quart, or if you wish to drink 1t at the foun- tain it's only 3 cents per glass-and it's fresh every day. Now, regarding tea and coffee, you must remember we mean the quality WE sell, be- cause we guarantee our quality to be the O. K. kind. This week we give neatly decorated berry dish with pound of our warranted good quality 60-cent tea, and we have several Specials" with one pound of our Baking Powder. 45 cents per pound, at
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-16
Concert Tonight,

The program of Fulton's American band concert to be given on the green tonight beginning at S:30 fol- lows:
 Overture-"Fest" Leutner Three Spanish Dances. Moszkowski Forty-fve Minutes from Broadway" Cohen Characteristic Piece-"DownS South" Myddleton Fantasia-"A Night in Berlin" (not Waterbury, ........... Hartman Indian War Dance ....... Bellstadt Popular Selection ........ Selected Selection-"Piff, Paff, Poufs" ......
 Schwartz American Fantasia. ...... Herbert Waterbury American. ...
 Fulton
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-16

That satisfied expression comes only when the eyezlzss guards hold tight when y0u smile or vAen you frovn- See our new specizltt. The rpson Jere1ry Co, opt;ciznA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-16
Notice to the Public

Notice to the Public Our prices have been run through a Connecticut Food Chopper. Some are too small to see.
 lst. Free. No Boiler, Free, with a or S-loaf Bread Maker at $2.00 60 days triaD.
 2-Burner Blue Flame at $o.19. Can you beat it? Where? 3-Burner $3.40 Murder! Lawn Mowers. $1.49.
 $2.50 Double Oven, $1.60. Single oven, G9c.
 Fruit Jar Rubbers, Pc per doz.
 5OO Fruit Jars to be slaughtered at cost. 6 dozen Clothes Pins, 5c.
 Compare our prices with any place on earth and we've got them beat 40 per cent. Everything goes for Spot Cash: no smiles or charge it goes; it won't pay the rent.
 T. J. Wagner & Co. CHEAPEST STORE ON EARTH
 81 BROADWAY. Tel. 244-2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-16

EVENING DEMOCRAT SELLS FOR
 AZ CENTS A MONTH.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-15
Associated Press Correspondent
Journeys Up Vesuvius.
DEsOLATlON IS EVERYWHERE
Correspondent Sees Ruin and Death on
All Sides-Poor Peasants Starving
Ashes are Over Three
Feet Deep

NAPLES, April l4.-An Associated
Press correspondent today visited the
observatory where Professor Matteucci
has vigiantly remained through the
perfect inferno of the recent eruption.
This mountain climb gave the cores
pondent an opportunity to see the des-
olation in the stricken districts. His
route lay through Portici and Resina
passing over Herculaneum to Pompeii
Here the ashes had fallen to depth of
three feet and hundreds of military,
wagons and squad of soldiers were
piling them in drifts. Portici was
sorry sight. The houses were streak
ed with mud and ashes up to the window
sills. Five hundred refugees were gath
cred before the city hall demanding help
Pompeii and Herulancm were closed,
huge piles damming the entrance, The
lower slope of the mountain, once dot
ted with villas and parks wers all
blasted under the rain of ashes \
Donkey on which the correspondent rode
labored through three feet of ashes. A
wierd silence prevailed for even the
birds have disappeared, As the cor
respondent jouneyed upward new era
ter suddenly burst and from the summit
of the volcano enormous masses of sand
and mist shot skyward, The monsteE
trembled seeming about to renew its
convultions, and the native guides hesi-
tated declaring the warning had already
been given Of another outbreak to-
day. Fortunately it was passing man
Hesitation. Toward the top of the noun
tain the picture was one of unutter..
able desolation, but the natives were
strangely persistent and wrinkled with
age, emerged from their dugouts just
below the observatory Offering milk and
eggs to the party, Vesuyius has no
terrors for them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-15
CRY OF FIRE" CAUSES
FEARFUL PANIC IN CHURCH

The cracking of timbers increased the
fright of the now thoroughly terrified
people and men, women and children
began fighting desperately with each
other to reach the outside. Women and
children suffered most and when the
church was finally emptied three chill.
dren were lying dead in the aisle and
one woman WIS so badly injured that
she died on the route to the hospital,
A boys prank was responsible for the
accident While the pastor was offering
evening prayer, one of n crowd OF boys
outside stuck his head inside the door
and shouted "Fire" seeing the serious
effect his words had on the congregation
the boy ran away and the police are m-
able to find him,