Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-14
lAD0RS OF TUSKECEE
,494 Students; 100000 Ne
groes Under Its influence.
"ExTENSION WORK" UPLIFT
Three Millions Additional Endow.
ment Needed by Institution.
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS
Plant Valued at $1,117,656.26-Ex.
penses Still Exceed
Receipts.
''ExTENSION WORK" UPLIFT
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS

During the scholastic year 10000 al
the Tuskegee Institute 1,494 students were
enrolled and the institutes influence was
extended over probably 100, 600 others, I'M
der what is called extension work" ac-
cording to a report by DR.. Booker 7
Washington, the principal. recently sub
mitted to the trustees.
The success of the institute in uplifting
the negro of Alabama and neighboring
southern states. the report indicates, has
been attended with greater success than
ever before.
Through the year a number of permanent
improvements were made on the insti-
tute's ground, including installation of a
complete water system, building of a
new dining hall and completion of an
agricultural school building, donated by
new sewerage system is contemplated
and several other needed improvements.
DR.. Washington's Comment.
In speaking of the progress of the in
stitute DR.. Washington says:
I'm any large organization or institu-
ton where the subject Of money, build
ings and other material surroundings oc-
cupy time and attention, it is important
that in all our activities we constantly
emphasize the fact that the getting of
money, buildings and material surround
ings are not themselves ends, but sim
ply means with which to reach higher
end.
I'VE should therefore strive constantly
to avoid measuring the success of our
work by growth in these directions, but
the men and women whom we are edu-
eating are rendering to the world. If those
whom we educate fail to render service,
the institution is a failure no matter how
valuable may be its property holdings.
Measured by the usefulness of our
graduates and former students, I believe
that the closest examination will show
that the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial
Institute is worthy of generous support.
Never in the history of the school have
we kept in such close and constant touch
with those whom we educate, so that
when we speak of their success our state
ments are based upon facts"
The extension work of the school con-
sists Of farmers conferences, Institutes,
short coures in agriculture in the school
proper and introduction of agriculture in
the public schools for negro children and
teachers conventions. The benefits OF the
work are felt especially In Alabama.
Georgia, Mississippi and South Carolina.
Its influence is brought to bear upon
negroes of all classes and conditions.
Report of Treasurer.
The treasurer's report shows that $2O1,-
483.11 was received for current expenses.
For special purposes $2S.o92.3o was re-
ceived, to be applied to the endowment
fund; $50, 534.95 for permanent improve
ments, and $142,927.4O in unrestricted
legacies. The disbursements for current
expenses amounted to $253, 735.0S
The endowment fund at the time OF the
amounted X.
345.54, with credit Of $271 ,94O94, in the
hands of the investment committee of the
institute. The value of the schools prop
erty Is estimated at 81, ,656.26.
In order to place the institute on a basis
where current expenses will not exceed
total receipts for such expenses 1t is
estimated the endowment fund needs an
increase of 100000