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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

pathetic work with his pupils and hts fellow teachers, special and intensive Knowledge of the subjects he expects to teach is now professional neces- sn,y,. sity; ,'The teacher must be s iiyiag ,s must know more. and teach better"
 But the history of education the world over, and especially of modern education, makes 1t clear that there Is work only secondary to his knowledge of subject-matter A study of school conditions. past and present, of the purposes and ideals of culture, of the human soul as 1t expresses ftseH in It's various stages of development. Of health conditions and their influence on character, and of other courses of hended tends to quicken the spirit of teacher. to lift his work above the mere drudgsry of drill and render fective. To this end certain protes- stonal courses have been outlined as particularly essential, and others are offered as electives to be given, as tate. The spirit of the whole plan for the training of teachers for secondary schools might be summed up in sen- tence by saying. teaching In high responsibility to the state, and there fore demanded and more scholarly in subject natter and q deeper understanding and q more ef- fective grasp of the purposes and me- thods involved. Eae
 While the main emphasis of this de- pertinent will he directed of necessity toward the preparation of high school teachers and educational leaders in general, 1t is earnestly hoped that many students, whQ- are not planning to engage in teaching, will find time during their college work to elect some of the general courses here off- cred. For ali college men and women, whatever their work in life, may be, will be called on to take prominent part in the general educational work of their respective communities. and in this way especially they can repay the state for the opportunity 1t has af- forded them for higher culture. All good citizens are interested in educa- tion. and will profit by giving some special attention to the problems which they will be called on to help solve. Public educgtien Is the largest civic work undertaken by all the peo- xln .ffrAyfaI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15
Department of
 Engineering

With the completion of the gIgan- tic new engineering building, un- equalled in the South, the University of Alabama Is offering complete courses In every phase of engineering and technical training. The work in each department will be supplemented with laboratory practice. some fea- lures of which are possible in but few places in the world.
 It is the purpose of the engineer ing department to meet the growing demand that is being made by the en- ormous development of Alabama's min eral district for well prepared en- gineers and experts in the various branches of technical knowledge. The University of Alabama has received numerous requests from the large in- dustrfal companies in this and neigh boring states for graduates of its en- gineering department, and Is able to secure in addition employment for students during the summer months The United States Steel Corporation alone has asked for thirty men a year.
 The new ldDOTdlOTltS are compete and modern in every detail. The min ing laboratory, for instance Is cap able of handling coal and ore into washing, concentrating and testing machinery by the car load. This lab oratory is being used by the United States Steel Corporation and other companies for important tests and ex periments that were not possible here tofore in the South. Among the lab oratories and other features of the new engineering building the dimen- sions of which are 319 feet by 235 feet. are: physclal testing laboratory. cement testing laboratory. road mat erials testing laboratory, mining en- gineering laboratory electrical labor atories, steam engineering laboratory. laboratory. machine shop, wood shop. forge and foundry, en- gineering museum. drawing rooms, engineering libraty. In addition the hydraulic laboratory is located in a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15
Department of Medicine
 and Pharmacy

The grounds. buildings and material equipment of the medical department of the University of Alabama now rereesent a value of approximately $500. o00.00
 The amount and character of the instruction given has undergone im- proyement and development. keeping pace with the rapid evolution of medi- cal teaching in this country. The two years course was heightened to three years in 1893 and to four years in 1900. The length of the session at one time four and d half months, was tn- creased to five months; then in 1900 to six months; then to six and a half months; and beginning in 1906-7.i seven full months have been required. Laboratory work has been greatly ex- tended and developed since 1894 and now constitutes q most important fea- ture of medical instruction in this school. The educational requirements for admisson to the medcal classes have also been increased from time to time. and are now the same as those for admission to the Academic department of the University. Twelve hundred physicians have been gradu- ated from this school since its open- ing in 1859. Of the twenty-two hund- red physicians in Alabama, more than six hundred are alumni of the medi- cal department of the University of Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15
Department of
 Education

Offering courses in Psychology. Edu- cational psychology, History of Edu- cation. Principles of Education Pfac. tical. Genetic Psychology, School Hygiene. Organization and Adminis- tgation of Public Education, Educa- tioA Seminar. History of Philosophy. 'EUgic, Ethics, and Methodoldgy of bio- logy, chemistry, English, German, His tory, Latin. Mathmatics. Physics and
 One of the greatest movements in public education during the past guar ter of a, century is that which has re- suited tnrF the establishment of high schools within, reach of the great ma jority of the youth of our land The proper organization and equipment of these schools Is, therefore. large problem for the state. to solve. II is even to maintain .thsm, they must be managed by the most competent teach CTS the state can afford. else they cannot justify existence or satis- ffy the expectation of their founders pared teachers for the great number of high schools, the state Is so gem erously and wisely calling into exis- iienee- the University of Alabama, an the state. has organized the Depart meiit of Education for the purpose of helping to supply this need, and to render service in the general field of education wherever and whenever 1t is able.
 It is certainly true that no plan for the preparation of high school teachers Is sound Or worthy which does not put the chief emphasis upon a thorough going Knowledge, of the subject or sub iects to be taught in these schools. A teacher has no place in the high school who does not know his subject far be- yond the limits set for his students, and who does not see clearly the edu- cational bearings and purposes of his
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

subject The first necessity of Latin teacher, is that he should know his Latin thoroughly; for a Physics teacher, that he should know Physics and realize It's relations to modern life: for a History teacher, that he should be well versed in history and wise in its interpretations; and this general principle holds true for all high school work whatsoever. No pedagogical doctrine. however. sane or sensible. will avail anything for a teacher who has nothing to teach. The plan herein outlined for the adequate prepara- tion of high school teachers has, there. fore, for Its chief cornerstone careful and thorough scholarship In those fun damental branches of learning gcner- ally taught in high schools. Moreover because the number of subjects now included in the curricula of our sec oudary schools has become so great 1t is necessary for those who plan 70 teach in such schools. to specialize in one Or two subjects in order to meet safely present demands in scholarship. The time has passed, if 1t ever existed. when high school teacher could teach successfully and lnspiringly all the branches of study offered in the curriculum. While a broad education Is needed by every teacher as back ground for good judgment and sym
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

majority of the students are enrolled fin the Bible classes, The pastors of the Tuscaloosa churches are given lists of the students belonging to or pre- ferring the church of their respective denominations, and are given every assistance and encourag cement in se- curing large regular attendance of students In the churches and Sunday Schools.
 Of the studeat organizations at the University of Alabama none Is exert ing 8 more beneficial influence than the Young Mems Christian Association. Since the employment of a general secretary to deVotN his entire time to the work, the association has taken on new life and has grown steadily in power and usefulness Systematic Biz ble study, clean thinking. noble living social service, and the spread of the Gospel of love and light and life arc things for which the organization stands; and the effectiveness with which these objects are being acompl- ished is attested by the fact that large. majority of the students are giv- Ing their sympathy and support. A healthy and moral religious tone, a loyal and helpful college spirit and in creased interest in church and Sunday School have characterized the work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15
Faculty and Curriculum.

With alI this material development, however, the university has made a more than corresponding advance in the courses of study and methods of instruction. The academic and profes- sional faculties have been enlarged and strengthened, and now broader courses and more thorough methods are offered.
 Professional courses are provided In law, medicine. pharmacy. ed1ca- tion, civil, electrical, mechanical and mining engineering, the departments of medicine and pharmacy being To- cated at Mobile.
 The advancing of the entrance re- quii ements and the improved facili- ties have called for a revision of al- most the entire curriculum. until it now compares most favorably with the largest colleges of the United States,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15
Railroad Track and Coal Bin Mining Laboratory University of Ala

separate building constructed at a concrete dam on the University branch of the Warrior River.
 I The courses In each school are com plete in each detail. For instance the course in civil engineering con- prises the Following: besides the pre- paratory work in English. mathema- tics, chemistry, physics, and the Ian- guages: pen topography, colored topo- graphy. land surveying, typographical surveying, engineering measuring in struments, railroad engineering, rail road construction and operation, roofs and bridges, structural design, .struc- tural detail, hydraulics hydraulic lab oratory, experimental hydraulics water supply engineering. sanitary engineering, water power engineering. highway construction, cements and concretes geodesy, astronomy. mas onry and foundation, testing materials. engineering Jurisprudence.
 school of Civil Engineering.
 It is the purpose to give the student thorough training in the theory of
  gineering; to give field, laboratory, and draughting room practice of such character as will illustrate and fix principlesV taught. With an ideal To- cation, a mild and healthful climate where 1t is possible to carry on field work throughout the entire year, with a course of instruction which Is de- signed to meet the demands of ad- vanced engineering practice. and which will prepare the graduates to enter immediately into the activities of the profession. 1t is hoped that the School will continue to grow in use fitness and to share largely in the material development of the state and county The new hydraulic laboratory and physical testing laboratory for physical tests afford unexcelIed faci- lities for teaching purposes and ex- periments in their line
 School of Electrical Engineering
 It is the purpose of this School to offer theoretical and practical course in Electrical Engineering such as is necessary for the professional eR Rgineer AAiC Phi PpSC lS lAOl lO give lHt SluuenI training in some particular or special line such as might be given in a so- called trade school. but rather to give him the broader scientific training that shall successfully it him for the position Of technical expert in the var ious branches of electrical engineer ing. To this end the courses give iu- struction in applied electro raagne- tism, including the principles relat- ing to electro magnetic machinery. and apparatus; the theory and practice relating to alternating and varibIe currents, including the applications of the high potentials; applied electro chemistry and electro o-metalIurgy; electrical installations, including the applications in engineering practice of the numerous principles in design. construction. operation. and tests of complete Installations and component parts thereof. Instruction Is by lec- ture. recitation. and conference. to- gether with shop. laboratory. ani de-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

such high school training as is re- quirej for admission to the Freshman class of the Academic Department. Other students. before being admitted must pass such examinations in En- glish. United States History. and Gen- eral History. as shall satisfy the Faculty that their educational att tainments are such as Avi!l justify their entering upon legal studies.
 Course of Instruction.
 The design of this school is to ac- quaint the student with the foundS- mental principles of English and American Law.
 The instruction Is as thorough as possible. and is given partly through textbooks and illustrative cases, anl partly through lectures, with careful examinations, especial care being taken to teach the student to think for him self and to rely upon reason and principle rather than upon memory. The law has become so widened in it's scope. so complete in the application of its principles. so nice and yet so important in Its distinctions. and so numerous and confiictinA are the au- thorities, that it Is scarcely practicable for the student to master its most inn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

coals, clay, oils, lines, gems, and fuels; to make surveys in mines and surface surveys to study their relation; to make maps; to design mining. mill- ing. and power plants; to study the laws of ventilation in mines; eloctriei- ty and hydraulics as applied to mining engineering; to solve practical prob lens arising in actual mining work etc.
 It is believed that the course offer ed will enable the graduates of this School to assume places of responsibi- lily and importance in the great de- velopment of the mineral resources of the country, and in the great manu- featuring industries of this region.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15
The Greater University

For two years the University of ton. With the beginning of the sew enty-ninth session this fall, 1t will emerge from that transition. the new and greater university.
 The new buildings will be ready for use; the new courses will be running smoothly; the new equipment will be available; new systems and methods will prevail. In brief, all the changes incident to the wonderful growth and expansion of the university will be ef- fected and the work in the various de- partments can proceed in 8 well-or- dered manner.
 New Buildings and Equipment.
 A summary of the material develop ment would include.
 The completion of Conner Hall, one of the greatest engineering buildings in the world. which, with its wonder full laboratories for testing and re- search. will be great factor in tho development of the States resources. IL contains the power plant. machine shop, forge and foundry, and the fol- 
 Physical testing. cement testing. road materials, mining, with coaa washers, etc, electrical, steam engineering. transmission besides the. engineering museum, library, drawing rooms. lee- ture rooms. offices. etc.
 Smith Hall. the geological-b biological museum and laboratories. It was built at d cost of $1OO,O0O and is 8 beautiful structure of Ionic architec- ture with a profusion of Bedford stone. 1t Is 110X59 feet with three sto- Ties and a basement.
 The remodeling of Wood HaIl-The old military barracks has been trans- formed into one of the most perfect dormitories. The walls have been re- modelled interior and exterior; new floors have been laid; steam heating installed, and new fixtures have been put in throughout with liberal use of marble and stone.
 The new hydraulic laboratory was built at concrete dam on .the UnlveT. sity branch. short distance from the Warrior River and Is equipped with complete apparatus.
 A new water works system. With a
 
 all the university buildings will be supplied with an abundance of pur0 water from the university's own springs.
 4 new lighting system-By current from the new power plant Of the uni. Yersity, the entire grounds, buildings and campus of the university will bO well lighted.
 new sewerage and draining system reaching all of tine old and new bulld' ings.
 Plans have been drawn for the new academic building, and other i'm provements are proposed.
 This I6 but a suggestive summary of what 6as been accomplished In the 1 way of improving the equipment and | of the university 4 complete | would be tedious.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

portant phases in the ofice of a busy lawyer; and the conviction among prominent law teachers and practi- tioners is fixed thst no student should essay the practice of law who has snd systematic study in a school of law. Many of the states, Including Alabama, are now committed to the policy of a prescribed period of study. varying from eighteen months to two years before examination for license. By the new Code of Alabama. vol. II, sec. 2972 ct seq, Cooperative May l. 190s,l Board of Examiners is pro- vided for. and eighteen months study of law is required before an appliea- ton for examination for license can be made
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15
College Spirit.

C0Ueke SpArfts
 The University of Alabama is recognized as one of the great educational institutions of the United States. It is en- tering a new era in It's history. In this complete change, noth- ing less than revolutionary, the university has sacrificed none of the traditions of Its past. There has been regenerated in the life and atmosphere of the greater university the spirit that means So much to college life.
 With all its material devel- opment, the advancement of ac- ademic standards, and the ex- pansion of various departments, student life. not the least part of a college mans training, has not been neglected.
 An admirable system of stu dent selfgoyernment and co-op- eration is flourishing; the moral tone of the undergraduate body is better than ever before in the history of the university; the educational life is better; ath- ties are more virile and more at; ty offers a striking example of SSass SSSllssa vs4sossE ;lifs asnGsi salfed that indefinab1e Inspiration that makes college men value their education above all other influences. ElSF
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15
Department of Law

/ Any person of good moral character Is at liberty to matriculate in the de- partment of Law, and have a seat as- signed him for attendance upon the lectures. and other exercises subject to the following requirements. If he intends to become a candidate for a degree at the end of his course. he must be at least eighteen years of age when he matriculates. and must have
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15
Moral Tone of Student
 Body

The moral. and religious life, of ths University is centeredc in an active and fiourishing Young Mems Chris- holds general meetings each week. and student classes, in the study of the Bible, meet each night A large
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15


 sign practice particular emphasis be- ling laid on the individual examination operation. and test of commercial eiec- trical. apparatus and machinery. and the preparation therefrom of descrip tive reports, The electrical labora- tory and lower plant located with In the Engineering Buildings are equip ped with numerous examples of the most modern types of electrical ap- paratus, motors. illumipants. static and rotary transformers. motor and direct connected generators, etc, which have been installed for use and operation under conditions designed to resemble those found In best practice. for instruction purposes. Particular stress Is laid on treatment of electric railways. their preliminary estimation. design, construction, equipment. main tenance. and tests, together with the steam and hydraulic power stations, sub-stations, and transmission lines for economic operation.
 school of Mechanical Engineering
 The work in the School of Mechani- cal Engineering comprises lectures recitations, shop work, drafting, and excursions for inspection.
 The theoretical courses offered are intended to give the student gen eraI acquaintance with the principles of mechanical engineering. The prac- tieal work Is planned to provide such training as will enable him to super intend the design. construction. and erection of machinery, and to solve the mechanical problems of transpor- tation and public service; and also. to prepare such Students as desire to go from college into the manufacturing business. with a practical knowledge of machinery methods of shop man agement and the economic problems that enter Into all manufacturing en- terprises.
 School Ot Mining Engineering.
 It is the purpose of this School to offer a theoretical and practical course in Mining. The course Is designed to teach the student to prospect in forest and field; to distinguish and classify the useful minerals and rocks; to un- derstand the geological principles that govern the formation and association of useful mineral products and to es- tlmate their values; to study ores,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15
School os Mining Engineering.
Serriee to the stnte.

Service to the State.
 As an institution dedicated to the service of the state, the uni versity is accomplishing Its purpose in Lwo-fold way. Be- sides affording.. without tuition to the youth of Alabama educa- tional advantages unsurpassed anywhere. it Is coming into touch with the people directly. It Is for this reason that the university is building up the the common school system of the state through ifs department of education and better articulating the elemen- tary. secondary, and higher in- stitutions. It is for this req son that great technical labora- tories have been opened to the public study of Alabama's nat ural resources, and the best me- thods to conserve and develop them.
 Thus has the university come to attain it's true function by a broad but consistent expansion in every department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

oewhhCu nd AhnPn md nd
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-15

Academic Nearly One Hundred Schools
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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-05-29
DIR. JONES MURoERERs TO HANG.
Extreme Sentence Passed on Natives
in Philippines.

MANILA, May 29.-The trial of the
native tribesmen who murdered DR.
VIM. Jones, the noted anthropologist
of the Field Museum of Chicago, in the
Isabella province on the Island of Lu,
zon last March, was concluded at Ba-
yonbong yesterday. Three of the ma
tives are sentenced to hang.
DR. Jones was Unexpectedly attack
ed and murdered by hostile Ilongotes
near the headwaters of the Cagayan
river, while studying the customs of
the tribes of the interior.
A party sent out by the government
recovered a large part of the valuable
natural history specimens gathered by
the Chicago scientist during his two
years travel in the island.
S. c. Sims, an assistant curator of
the Field Museum arrived in Manila
week ago from Chicago to take up the
work interrupted by the tragic death
Of DR.. Jones.