The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-07-08
SOIL EXPERT IS
 IN SIXTH DISTRICT Experiments to Be Made for
 the Farmers SPECIAL STUDY OF FARMS Graduation Exercises of Bryce Hos pita Training School Takes Place
 and Large Glass Is
 Turned Out.
SPECIAL STUDY OF FARMS

Tuscaloosa, Ala, July 7.-tspecial.)- James L. Burgess of the bureau of soils of the agricultural department at Washington is now in the city, at the McLester hotel. MT. Burgess will be in the sixth district some time, but will make this place his headquarters during his stay. His business while here will be to make himself of as much service as possible to all the farmers of the dis trict in giving information and making experiments with reference to cultivation of the soils. He has been with the az ricultural department for a number Of years and has made a special study of soil adoption and soil management which is with regard to what soils will best support and raise the several crops that are cultivated, and how to best improve the fertility of each kind. MT. Bur gess will make a personal inspection of all of the farm lands in the district and his visit will without doubt be productive of great good
 On last Wednesday night occurred the graduation exercises of the Bryce hos pital training school, the exercises of which were held in the large amusement
  pital building. The exercises were pre- sided over by Dr. Searcy, the superin- tendent of the hospital, and he also made a most interesting address to the graduates and the audience present. He outlined the work of the class receiving diplomas this occasion and gave a brief history of the school. This is one of the features of this great and well known institution about which the public generally knows very little It has. how ever, been in progress now for thirteen years and is one of the oldest training schools in the south. This Is the elev- enth class to graduate from it's course, 1t numbering thirteen in all, twelve young ladies and one gentleman receiving ceT- tificates of proficiency. One hundred and twelve nurses have been turned out of the school since it was founded in 1891, and their work extends all over the state, where they are reflecting credit upon the institution which they repre- sent.
 The little daughter of Mrs MaSce Carroway died at the latter's home here Thursday morning. The little girl h had been in poor health for some time and she was unable to stand the rayages of the disease. The funeral occurred yes terday from the residence. being con- ducted by Rev. s. E. Wasson of the Methodist church. The interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
 Miss Stella Searcy who has been spend- ing several weeks with Miss Ruth Mc- Farland at the latter's home in Cleve- 1and Ohio, and New York has arrived home. She was accompanied by Miss Belle Davidson, who will be her guest for some time.
 Mrs. George D. Johnston, Jr., has re- turned from a visit of several weeks to Mrs Abbie Estes on Lookout mountain
 Miss Ethel Willingham, who has been a guest of her aunt, Mrs. Jenkins on Sixth street, has returned to her home in Atlanta.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzpatrick arrived today from Birmingham, where she has been the guest of Mrs. F. M. Jackson, and will be here for several days wirn Mrs. George D. Johnston.