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The Glenwood post., 1912-02-24

sDr. Sshmitz, assisted by DR.. G. A.
Hppkins and DIR. L. G. Clark.
kNiss Mary Cunningham of Glenwood
springs, operated on Jan 81, laparo-
tony, by DR.. Schmitz, assisted by Dr
j. Clyde Smith and DR.. L. G. Clark.
The Glenwood post., 1912-02-24

1t would doubtless prove revala-
tion to some of our people if they
should visit the Tenbrook greenhouse
west of Glenwood as we think few peo-
pie realize that there is plant of such
magnitude anywhere near Glenwood.
The writer made visit to Mr.. Ten
brooks place this week and was sur
prised to find such an immense amount
of lettuce, radishes, onions, spinach
and parsley, all under glass, not to men
tion the many large beds of beautiful
carnations and roses. Mr.. Tenbrook
also has cellar full of the ten
dercst of celery with which he sup
plies the Glenwood market. We learn
ed also that he ships flowers to Grand
Junction, Aspen and all the small
towns along the line while his Glen
wood trade in flowers has doubled eacn
year for several years. There's
"know-how" about it all that has
much to do with Mr.. Tenbrook s sue.
cess
y y =
The town board held meeting last
Monday evening at which time the
matter of Glenwood 3 transformation
from an incorporated town to a city
of the second class was discussed.
The principal business was the reading
and adoption of an opinion by S. J.
DeLan to the effect that no town cleo
tion could be held in Glenwood this
year. Major DeLan did not give his
opinion on what steps would be neces-
sary in case the mayor and half of tho
trustees should resign but is is pre-
sumed that such an impossible contin-
gency never entered hi shead at the
time of writing the opinion. 1t was
also stated that John Rush had given
a verbal opinion similar to that pre-
sented by Major DeLan but this should
occasion no surprise since it is we'll
known that Rush is long ON made to
order opinions. The meeting was very
much of cut and dried affair and
ended in resolve that eve arc the
people, at least for another year,
The Glenwood post., 1912-02-24

The Glenwood Post is out with
strong Endorsement for G. G. Parks NJ
Glenwood Springs as q candidate for
governor on the republican ticket. For
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
THE KINDERGARTEN I'M THE UNITED STATES
BY MARY LEE WILLIAMS.

and was given up on the ground that the city could no longer bear the expensive movement.
 Miss Boelte conducted a kindergarten in New York for one year. at the end of which time she married Prof. John Kraus and has since established the Kraus- Boelte training school for kindergarten teachers. This is considered one of the most important schools of It's kind in the United States
 The second public Kindergarten opened in Brighton, Mass, in 1873, lived only one year, and was given up when Brighton was annexed to Boston in 1874.
 About the time the Brighton kindergar- Zen opened the Hon. William T. Harris superintendent of the schools of St. Louis with the cooperation of Miss F. Blow succeeded in getting experiments made in connection with the public schools in fst. Louis, with a view to ascertalning how far it would be possible to incorpor- ate the system as an introductory move ment in elementary education Miss Blows enthusiasm for the cause led her to give to St. Louis her gratuitous serv- ices as conductor
 A public experimental kindergarten was opened in 1873 Dr. Harris resigned his position as superintendent in 1880, sbut had the sdAtslaCllOif bi Seeltls Ills eNDcIlinentai work at St. Louis assumed large proper tions. There were then enrolled in the kindergarten schools of that city 1928 chil- dren, and the system had become so firm ly, established that 1t has sesisted all at tacks and adverse arguments.
 Educators realize how much depended upon the success of the experiment in St. Louis. Had 1t failed. 1t is more than probable that the kindergarten move ment would never have taken place in the elementary system Of education in the public schools of the United States. It was indeed fortunate that the experi- ment had been made by one whose ex= eentiYe ability and profound sociological knowledge so eminently fitted him to di- rect this important work 10 successful issue. Dr. Harris not only proved that the system did not require expensive ad- ditional equipment, but showed conclu- sivey that children trained in kindergar- ten made better grades in the elemen- tary schools than those who had not re- ceived the kindergarten training.
 The first free kindergarten of private nature was made possible by the gen. erosity of Mir. s. H. Hill of Florence. Mass, and when assured of it's success
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he supplemented his gift with sum suf- flcient to continue and to extend the work
 In 1878 in Boston. Mrs. Quincy A Shaw became interested. and began her philan- lhropio work of supporting free klndergar- tens for poor children. She continued her generous work for Il yeats, and at one time was supporting 90 such institutions.
 In San Francisco. the Golden Gate as- soeiation trained more than 10000 children. received and distributed endowments amounting to nearly million dollars, and has published a great deal of valu- able literature on the subject
 Chicago, Pittsburg. Brooklyn, cincln- natl. Louisville and other large cities have supported kindergarten associations with most beneficial results. In every case, however, the enterprises of a public char acter have been more productive than those of private nature. Had the kin dergarten never passed beyond the stage of private philanthropy it would have re- mained a privilege of the wealthy few.
 Following closely upon the establish ment of public kindergartens, training schools for teachers were organized, in recognition of the fact that the teacher required special training. and that she should practically master all of the Froe- bel philosophy.
 IL is held by many that the true Froe- belian educational movement consists in the application of his ideas and funda- mental principals to the whole cycle of education, and while this has never been wholly accomplished. very many of the important changes that have been made in the higher grades of school work were actuated by the principals which Froebel introduced.
 It has been said that the sociological movement in education displayed two sides. one practical, of which Herbart. Froebel and Pestalozzi were the expo nents; the second abstract or theoretical, of which the philosophy Of Kant, sehei ling. Hegel and Fiehte were the sup porters.
 F'roebers Kindergarten is the only sys- tenn that includes the psychological, the scientific and the sociological It is so- cielogical in that he would have the school harmonize with the home and with society; it Is scientific, for he has made strong use of nature study; it's practical side is borne out by his recognition of hand work which he considered of dis tinetive value educationally. and 1t was to this end that he made the greatest use of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
COTTON PAST WEEK
 HAS LOW TENDENCY
Selling Pressure in Evidence Almost Entirely-46 to 54
 Points Net Loss

New Orleans, November 16.-Cotton this week had a lower tendency, after very short lived advance on the open ing session. Selling pressure was in evidence almost all the time. The close was at net loss of 46 to 54 points. The high price was made on Monday and the lower prices on Saturday. At the highest the trading months were 1S to 21 points over last weeks close. At the lowest they were 46 to 55 points under. The range of prices was 64 to 76 points.
 Bears were very successful in forcing an extensive and rather unwieldy long interest to liquidate and this liauida- ton, coupled with heavy short selling. caused heavier offerings than the mal- ket could absorb, although at times, good reports from the spot market and most encouraging trade accounts gave 1t very steady tone.
 Comparatively little support was offered by the leading bull interests which led the market to comment to the effect that they were willing to see the cleaning out process go on. At the end of the week the bulls claimed that the market. tech nically. was in & very healthy oondi- ton.
 Statistics were rather disappointing the visible supply showed an increase for the week of s2s,s26 bales. against an increase this week last year of only 16S,724 and an increase this week two years ago of 277,4O4 Mill takings were only 9Ss,OO0 bales. against 499.oOo this week last year and s35,OOO this week two years ago. The great increase in the visible supply was due principally to the into sight which broke all records
 Hester put 1t at 717,S65 bales against 629.l02 this week last year and 556,3S7 this week two years ago Bulls con tended that the immense movement merely reflected the widespread de- mand for actual cotton, but bears claimed that a part. at least, of ths receipts was due to the anxiety of farm CTS to get their cotton to market from the points
 In the spot department prices lost one quarter of a cent a pound, middling closing at II K against 12lsc c last week and 7-16c last week last year. Sales on the spot amounted 10 3770 bales against 59S5 last week and 4255 this week last year. sales to arrive amount cd to 6790 bales against 11,O00 last week and 10.555 this week last year.
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 has been pastor of the First church he has done much for it's betterment He is an impressive speaker and his sermons always show depth of thought in elemental religion. He only recently relinquished the office of president of the Birmingham pastors union, owing to his expected transfer to another pastorate by the conference
 When pr. Branscomb. first came to the First church, the membership was under 1000 at present it is between 1900 and 1700, being the largest Prot estant church membership in the Bir- mingham district. In his four years Of seryiee over 1900 persons have entered the memebrship Of the First church, which is a record of which pr. Brans- comb Is proud
 Under Dr. Bransoomb, the missionary spirit has shown great improvement The First church is now supporting five
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
ARKANSAS LOSES
 TO LOUISIANA

Little Rock. Ark, November 16.-The University of Arkansas eleven lost to the University of Louisiana eleven in a hard fought game here today, to s. Arkansas had the ball on Louisiana 15 yard line with only two minutes to play when Quarterback Schaklin at tempted a drop kick which failed and Arkansas chances to win were gone.
 Arkansas scored on a series of for ward passes which resulted in Martin. Arkansas fullback, catching a forward pass across the line. Louisiana scored cn a series of line plunges~ and end runs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
.DR. BRANSCOMB
 ID SAY FAREWELL Last Sermon at the First Methodist Church SKETCH OF HIS LIFE Was Born in Union Springs and Came to Pratt City in 1886 Soon
 After Being Licensed
 to Preach
nr RICHARD F. I1-ss,r,E

The Rev. Dr. L. C. Branscomh pastor of the First Methodist church for the past four years. will conduct the services of this church for the last time today The North Alabama conference which convenes on Wednesday win transfer him to some other pastorate. as he has served his four years at the First church.
 As to where pr. Branscomb will he stationed the matter lies entirely in the hands of the bishop and nothing will be known of the appointments probably until the close of the conference.
 In the four years that pr. Branseomb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
Muffled Knocks
the Chicago Tribune.

HIom the Chicago Tribune
 Verena. bring Uncle Elijah another napkin he has tucked that one under his chin''
 was only joking when I said that you had been calling on the manicure, MT Plimmins; I can see that you have not"
 Hs awfuliy good of you to stay so long this evening, Mir. Spooner suffer irg as you must be from those tight shoes
 How much trouble it is to look after poys! I don't wonder, Mrs. Chucksly, that you seldom have time to wash Bobby's face
 Clarence. dear. are you starting a beard, or have you merely forgotten to shaver <. .-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17

A kindergarten system was really evolved as l part of the psychological movement promulgated in Europe by Frederick Froebel, who maintained that self-activity. properly guided is the basis of a child's education.
 Other educators seemed to regard the child as q passive thing, to which their principals should be applied. but Froebel insisted that the child. with his interests, experiences and activities, was the first thing to be considered; and that in any rational system of eduaction the child should be the starting point, and expe- riences with which he was familiar should be used as means to an end. He insist ed, also. upon improvement in the schools, and demanded that the spirit, purpose, atmosphere and morals of the school should harmonize with the ideal environ ment of home life.
 The chief instrument upon which Froe- bel relied was the stimulation and proper guiding of child's activities. He took the child's spontaneous actions as a start ing point. at first gave them full play, then gradually but surely led them, first to Ideas, then to acts Of volition in which the emotions also played a part, and strove for other emotional and volitional acts rather than intellectual results. It was upon the will, rather than upon the intellect that Froebel worked.
 Mss Elizabeth Peabody of Boston was the instigator Of the pioneer Kindergarten movement in the United States. In 1859 she became interested in the writings Of Froebel. In 1867 she studied in Germany with Froebers widow and upon her re- turn to America in 1868 she took up her life work of disseminating the principals of Froebels educational system.
 She first endeavored to inlist the sym pathies of parents. Then philanthropists were induced to contribute to the finan- oial support of the movement. and the first kindergartens in the United States were principally charity organizations, It was with some difficulty that the Bos- ton school board was persuaded to per- init the use of one of it's buildings for ar experimental course in kindergarten. This movement was supplemented by a peri odical devoted to the elucidation of the principals, which was conducted for a period of four years. Boston's public Kindergarten, however. was short-lived,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17

Roger W. Irving son of c. H. Irving, cashier of the American Bakeries Candy company. on yesterday became a member of the staff of the Beaumont Advertis- ing Agency, which has it's offices in the Empire building.
 MT. Irving is an active and well known young advertising man of this city, hay ing been employed for the past two years by The Age-Herald and more recently by The Ledger, from which latter position he resigned to accept the opening named. Of recognized ability in the advertising field, Mr. Irving is unusually popular and will undoubtedly contribute to the success Of the Beaumont agency.
 The Beaumont Advertising Agency, which was established in Birmingham three years ago, has met with marked success in the varied lines of publicity in which it is interested, largely through the talent and ability of it's manager, Henry r. Beaumont. formerly of Nash vile. Tenn, and this addition to it's all ready effective service makes it one of the strongest advertising agencies in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
CHICAGO WINS
 FROM ILLINOIS

Champaign, H.. November f6.---Sr end place honors in the Big Bin football race will be fought out ia tween Chicago and Minnesota at cago nex. Saturday. Chicago's 10 fN victory over the University of Ilhaaf here today put them in the running second place and relegated tho IoCa- eleven to fourth place in the final standing.
 Chcagos scores were the result of a touchdown, a goal from touchdown and place kick.
 Illinois braced strongly in tho third period, after playing an open game, hut could not plug, holes in Chicago's lines for substantial gains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
VIRGINIA LOSES
 TO GEORGETOWN

Washington, November 16.-Georgetown defeated Virginia here today l6 to 13, in the annual feature game of the sea son in the south Atlantic states. It was only in the last few minutes of play, with the score tied. that the winning points were made Harry Costello Georgetown's quarterback. won the game with field goal.
 With the score 13 to B in the last quar- ter, Georgetown worked the ball slowly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
FANS AND BUSINESS MEN MAY RETAIN MONTGOMERY FRANCHISE

Montgomery. November 16.--(Spe- cial )-Montgomer fans are still dis cussing the probability of the sale of the Montgomery baseball franchise to Little Rock. Since the announcement was made several days ago that Rich ard Tillis. owner of the franchise in- tended selling to Little Rock, the mat ter has been much discussed by busl- ness men of the city as well as by local fans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
Day Nursery Report
Committees Named

NOIumltteeS Named
 The committees appointed at the meet ing of the finance committee are as fol- lows:
 Team No 1-John T. Yeatman. P. c. hatlin, A. W. B. Johnston, w. ". Walker
 Team No. 2-John c Henley, James T. Dunlap, Hugh Martin. J. Frank Rush ton.
 Team No. 5-P. c. Shook. pr. Earl Drennen. Henry Iiiden, II. L. Badham, R. S Munger.
 Team No. Allan Jemison. Vassar L. Allen, Sidney J. Bowie. Glenn Gazzam.
 Team No. 5--Oscar C. Turner, George Calvert. Ben F. Crabbe. George B. Ward, Harry Jones.
 Team No. 6-J. A. Gorham, P. H. Linne- han, B. A. Schroeder, John W. Sibiey.
 Team No. 7-Hugo l.. Black Frank Hammond. Jesse |. sDreunen, II. U. sims, D. r. Turnoull.
 Team No. s-Dr. A. A. Walker, J B.. Adams, John w. Patton. B. B Burton
 Team No. 9-John NJ. P. Otis, A A. Adams, l.. A Davis, Max Karpeles.
 Team No. 10-Harry Burn. Jesse Yeates, J. H. Eddy, Cabot Lull Norbourne Cooke.
 Team No. 1i--Jelks Cabaniss, Horace Hammond. E. B. Crawford. M. S. Sloan
 Team No. 12-Chappell Cory. w. M. Cosby, J. w. Dennelly, P. B. Thomas
 Team No. 13-Solon Jacobs, Frank Fowlkes, c. T. Fairbairn, Crawford John son.
 Team No. 1t-Clement R. Wood. John c. Lusk, Maury Nicholson. Ralph Bar row.
 Team No. 15-Erskine Ramsay, E. M Tutwiler, J. D. Moore. W. H. Kettig. John l.. Raul.
 Team No. 1e-Thomas Bowron, B. F. Tyler, George B. Tarrant, George W. Connors M V. Joseph.
 Team No. 17-E T. Wilcox, w. E. Leake, J T. Stokely, James A. Woods.
 Team No. 1S-H. C. Bryson, Sibley P. King, ". Barnes Morgan, Fred Lar kin, ". J. Wheeler.
 Team No. 19-W. D. Colby, V. s. Gage J. H. Hard. J. B. Simpson. Lathrop D. Dupont Thompson, A. D. Smith.
 Team No. 21-J. Alex coker, J. Asa Rountree, B. Alden Thompson, H. F. Mosley.
 Team No 22-Asa L. Hoyt, Louis Gel ders. w. T. Warren, P. F. Bostick, Will liam Ryan.
 Team No. 2s-J. A. Yates. Emmet L. Smith, Louis Pizitz, J. E. Ramsey, John Sparkman.
 Team No. A-Rabbi Morris Newheld. George c. Oliver, Frank r. Glass, J. J. Smith, Colman Blach
 Team No. 25-Otto Marx. Richard w. Massey, J. K. Brockman, L. Ja Haley, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
wANTED-sITUATIONs

WANTED-Position by first class rail- road stenographer. man having I5 years actual experience in railroad stenography; reference if desired. Address E-10, care Age Herald WANTED-POSTTION AS MANAGER STEWARD OR HEAD WAITER IN FIRST CLASS CAFE, HOTEL. OR 2 CLUB; CAN FURNISH BEST OF REFERENCES FROM THE EAST. - ALSO SOUTH; WANT TO CHANGE t PRESENT POSITION ON OR BE- FORE JANUARY l. ADDRESS Lilo. AGE-HERAID
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17

missionaries in foreign fields and one lar work which has increased greatly.
 Following is a short biography of Dr. I. c. Branscomb. horn in Union Springs, Ala, August 27, 1865; educated in the higH schools of Union Springs and tho Southern University of Greensboro, class of 1886. Following graduation he entered the ministry, was licensed 10 preach and came to Pratt City in 1886. Following the conference, was transfer ed 10 the Wheeling circuit or what is now called the Sunnyside near Besse- mer.
 In the conference of 1887 was trans ferred to Bessemer being the first resi- dent minister to be appointed there. He organized and built his church there, and also was married to Miss Mamie McAdory in 1891, the fourth year of his pastorate in Bessemer.
 The conference of 1891 transferred him to Decatur, Ala. where he remained un- til the conference of 1894. which trans ferred him 10 Huntsville. where he re- mained until 1898. In 1897 Mrs. Branscomb died. The conference of 1898 saw him transferred to St. Johns Methodist church of this city and he remained in the city until 1902. He was married for the sec ond time to Miss Minnie McGehee in 1900. Following the conference of 1902 he was transferred to the Talladega district for two years: the conference of 1904 trans ferred him 10 Taladega station, where he remained for four years, the 1908 con- ference transferring him back to Br- mingham to the First Methodist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
of Miss Dewar. a trained

;he charge of Miss Dewar. trained nurse.
 The report shows that there were S37 new cases received during the year and that 307 cases were reopened. One thousand two hundred and sixty-five cases were handled in all during the year Permanent work was obtained for 113 people and temporary work for 151; 1921 people were either given lodg- ing or food; 639 families were helnea with food; 152 with medical attendance. 25 people were sent 10 the hospital 1o5 helped with medicine and 131 with coal 1880 cases have been known to the society for some length of time The report gives the occupations of every person asking help from the society, Il great variety being reported"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
Inflation

From the Washington Star.
 Any water in the stock of your great corporation?"
 Not a bit" replied Dustin Stax. we went step further in the science of ex- pansion and used air"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
LOST, SPRAYED OR STOLEN

LOST-Friday week, on Tenth avenue and Fifteenth street or getting on 20th st. loop at Eleventh avenue or getting off car at Second avenue, large Cameo brooch, carved frame. Reward if re- turned to 1525 10th ave, south. second floor
 STOLEN-One racecycle wheel, No. 41.421: liberal reward for return to Rhodes & Carroll Co., 2217 2nd ave-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
FOR SALE

FOR SALE02S room hotel. fnrnifure and lease. one of the best locations in city Owner going west. Address M-10, care Age-Herald.
 A HIGH grade piano in splendid con-
 dition will sell at bargain for cash,
 or negotiable paper. Address K-10,
 care Age Herald.
 MOTORCYCLE for sale 1911 model, ia { first class conditions been slightly used: information. call Main 3224-W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
WANTED

TO borrow from $500 to s2o0O for from one to three years on personal se- curity, worth many times the amount Will pay 10 per cent. Address H-10 care Age Herald. YOUNG man desires room-mate; has A large pleasant front room in private family. Address 221S 9th avenue, north Bell phone 623-J
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
FOR RENT-ROOMS

NICELY furnished furnace heated room for two young men or couple; meals, if desired. All modern conveniences. 25o4 9th ave Phone Main 1925.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17
CONTEMPORARIES

WELL furnished rooms with best board in
 town. s5 week. Kenny House 2217 4th avenue n-17-9t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17

down the field. Virglnias line then be- came impregneble and with only three minutes to play Georgetown decided to try field goal. Costello succeeded in kicking the ball squarely over the bar between the goal posts and became the hero of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-17

The opinion prevails that MT. Tillis Is waiting for some promise of aid to- wards the maintenance of the baseball club, and that if he can secure such help, he will agree to let the baseball club remain in Montgomery.
 Whether or not the business men of the city will come to MT, Tillis' rescue is not known, though 1t is practically certain that every possible effort will be made to keep baseball in Montgom- cry.