The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-07

moved there and I am sure therefore neither you nor the Aldermen will con slider it impertinent If I. at this time. express some views as to the work most important to be done In the new municipality.
 fist. As adding. most immediately to the comfort of residents there. would strongly recommend the plac- ing of road crossings for 1t is at road-crossings that most discomfort IS experienced in wet weather.
 "2 As leading most quickly to sense of security on the part of the ladies of Capitol Heights, would rec ommend the placing of some sort or strong light at each crossing where houses exist on the block. do not believe 1t would be wise or advantage ous to burden the municipality with lights at crossings where no passen- gers will at present travel.
 "3rd. believe that Madison ave- nue shouri be side-wafked for its en- tire length as it is feature that will catch the eye of the public who visit Capitol Heights and show how pleas ant and safe promenade street we have here.
 should Build school.
 "4th. This is not mentioned fourth because 1t Is of least importance put because 1t calls for most description Plans should be taken under consio- eration immediately for a school pro jected on the basis of what Capltai Heights will be, rather than on the basis of what Capitol Heights already is. Men interested in the development of the municipality cannot undertake a better advertising feature than in the erection of a school perfect and mod ern in every detail, from the kinder sarten age up to the high school age The absence of the school Is the cniei hindrance at present to Capito' Heights since formerly families with children have hesitated to move where they know that their children Will have to be sent long distances to school. The school building should be as near as possible to the geographi- cal centre of the municipality. with out regard to the present nearness of houses. and sidewalks should be com-
 pleted on all streets leading to the school, from north. east, south ana west. There are some features ol schooling that would render Capitol
 Heights School noteworthy from the | others of this region if attempted.
 1st. A kindergarten. under the guidance of trained kindergartner b bA kindergarten is simply a method ot teaTulnR By pidyihB ohu i' sN
 relief to the mothersj of young chi'' dren. The second Is hygienic drink ing fountain for the scholars. These are constructed in Such way that the lips of the children never come against the metal of the cup and thus the danger of contagion from children wht have diseases Is reduced. The third !' an embryo method towards manua training. In view of the changed con ditions coming to Alabama and the ne cessfty for boys to be apt with thei, hands such an effort begun in Capito , Heights would be of great value 1T stimulating similar efforts In the neighboring city and elsewhere.
 Tt should be easy under the guid' ance of a proper architect to build school now that could become a part | of a larger school AS the demands In Icreasei I should favor. however. the good sized school at the very outset as Capitol Heights is not going tc crawl forward. but to leap forward 'Y wish to thank the voters of Cap itol Heights for the confidence be- slowed upon me. It is the first public office to which I have ever been elect | ed and therefore appreciate the hon or the more. It is a great personal regret that cannot see my way cleal