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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
CONDITIONS HOURLY
GROWING WORSE IN
w. VIRGINIA STRIKE

CHARLESTON. w. VA, Feb. 10
Governor Glasscock this morning sent
a deputation to Paint and Cabin creeks
to investigate conditions, and on their
report viii depend whether or not the
militia will be sent into the coal field
where conditions are reported as hourly
growing worse.
The wires connecting the strike zone
with the outside world have been cut.
Masked men are holding up train crews
and warning them not to return. 1t is
reported the strikers have Matched a
plan to dynamite the trains carrying
the soldiers If they are sent there.
A clash between the strikers and
working miners at Mucklow is reported
to have occurred early this morning, but
the report can not be verified because
the trouble zone is cut off from all
communication with the outside world
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
WAYCROSS DOCTOR
BADLY BURNED AS
AUTO is WRECKED

WAYCROSS. GA, Feb. 10.-Dr. T. ].
Carswell, secretary of the Eleventh Dis
trict Medical association, and one of
the most prominent physicians of this
city was probably fatally burned by
fire which followed an accident to his
automobile today in Riverside Park.
In making turn the machine went
into a ditch and the fire followed Be
fore DR.. Carswell was able to get out
Of the wreckage his body was badly
burned. Fears are expressed of his re-
covery.
The fire department was called out
and several physicians gave the injured
man immediate attention.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
C0NVENES AT DALLAS

DALLAS, GA. Feb. ia teachers
institute began here today continuing
throughout the week. Several speak
ers and educational workers will be in
attendance among them some from the
state institutions at Athens.
State superintendent OF Schools NJ. l..
Brittain will be in attendance tomorrow
Miss G. S. Parrish and Professor NJ.
L. Duggan, state supervisors, have
charge of the institute.
DR. William Bradford of the Boys
Corn club movement, win also be among
the visitors
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
CITY WILL RIVAL
NATION IN MUSIC
Success of the Great Sunday
Concert Moves Or. StarneS
to Talk ProphetiCaIy.


br' Percy j. Siarhes' the fostering
spirit of Atlantas love for music, with
a prophetic eve sees Atlanta the center
and baart of tho rati,r,,e musical life
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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10

Within ten minutes after an appli-
cation Of Danderine you can not find
a single trace of Dandruff or a loose
or falling hair and your scalp will not
itch. but what will please you most
will be after a few weeks use, when
you will actually see new hair, fine
and downy at ffrst-yes-but really
new hair-growing all over the scalp,
A little Danderine will Immediately
double the beauty Of your hair. No
difference how dull, faded, brittle and
scraggy, Just moisten a cloth with
Danderine and carefully draw It
through your hair, taking one small
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
These Guys Voted the Gee" Out of Jerusalem
HOLY CITY, SPLITS TOWN.

HUNTINGTON, y. Y. Feb lowell,
they extracted the gee" from Jerusa-
lem here today. thereby avoiding posi-
bic rioting and murder.
EverybOdy's been terrible "het up"
here ever since Miss Gladys Dean, pref
ty chorus singer, got a letter from Rev.
John G. GerstOnburger pastor of St.
Johns Episcopal church, critfcising the
way Miss Dean pronounced Jerusalem
in singing THE Holy City" The min
lister declared she pronounced the song
"Gee-ru -see-lim" and intimated that
the loud accent on the Gee" and the
"see-lim" were sort Of fiippant and
quite unholy.
Gee ru- sa- lem" is the correct pro-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
LOTS Of BEAUTIFUL, GLOSSY HAIR,
NO DANDRUFF-- "DANDER|NE"
Hair coming outfit dry, brittle, thin your scalp
itches and is full of dandruf-Use "Danderine"

strand at q time. The effect is amaE-
ing-your hair will be light, fluffy and
wavy, and have an appearance OF
abundance; an Incompatible luster,
softness and luxur1ance. the beauty
and simmer of true hair health.
Get a ascent bottle Of Knowlton's
Danderine from any drug store or
toilet counter, and prove to yourself
tonight-now-that your hair is as
pretty and soft as any-that it has
been neglected or injured by careless
Observation-Disclosures aN-you surely can
have beautiful hair and lots OF 1t II
you will just try little Danderine.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10

nunciation, concluded the rector
But was It? That's what everybody
in the village wanted to know. Men
congregated on street corners and dis
cussions became so hot that the peace
loving community came forward to save
life at all hazards. Finally, when 1t
was found that the police would have
to be increased and new hospitals be-
came necessary, cool heads decided to
canvass the city and find out which
pronunciation was most favored. 1t
was agreed that the pronunciation get
ting the heaviest vote would be ac-
cepted as the proper one.
Here it is: Yerooshalaim, pronounc-
ed Yer 90 shaw lah i'm"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
GOOD FORSYTH SHOW.

Here is what Chattanooga thinks Of
the show that comes to the Forsyth for
three performances daily This week.
Retaining practically everything from
the original production except the inter
missions, The Time the Place and the
Girl proved the attraction To delight
capacity audiences at the Bijou. it js 81
bright, clever little musical comedy with
lots Of funny lines, catchy, tuucful music,
pretty girls and capable comedians and
the costumes and scenery are spick-ard-
span and brand-new The show lasts for
an hour and forty minutes Of continual
fun and melody. and has .ost none Of its
charm through the slight decrease In the
ensemble from the original production.
Jessie Houston as the Eirr is espe-
ciaily capable and scored a triumph.
Taken as a whole, The Time, the
Place and the Girl should pack the Bijou
all the week, and undoubtedly will do So
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
FouR Acrs AL RIJoU.

Four splendid acts of vaudeville and the
best motion pictures are announced for
this weeks attraction At the Bijou. The
feature Of the program viii be Carl and
Lillian Muller in hoop rolling and club
swinging act that has scored heavily all
over the circuit. The program also in
cludes W f. Whittle and company, in a
comedy vcntrloQuial act; A. j. Farrell,
in Bert Levy's Fables in Slang and
Carey Carlos, the dainty French dan
seuse Matinees are given daily at 3
o'clock except on Saturday, when two
matinees are given. at 2:30 and 4. Night
shows at 1870 and 9.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY.

JACKSON, GA, Feb 10.--The twelfth
anniversary OF the Jackson Rifles,
Company A. Second infantry. will be
celebrated here on February Is with
an appropriate program. Seventy five
to one hundred guests will be enter
tanned at that time, including many Of
the old officers. The company was or
ganized on February is. 1901, with Dr.
w. c. Bryant as captain.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
WHETHER YOU use
CAL0MEL OR NOT
You Will Realize How Much
Better for You This Safe
Vegetable Remedy Will Be.

The liver is such a delicate organ
that most people have learned from
experience the danger of logging il
into action with the dangerous drug
--calomel All Atlanta drug stores
sell and recommend DOdsun's Liver
Tone. pleasaut-taStinp. harmless
vegetable liquid that encourages th,
liver. relieves constipation and bill
iousness without restriction of habit
or diet.
There are no bad after-offeCts
from taking Dodsons Liver Tone.
II does just what 1t is Intended 20
do and no more. Dodson's Liver
Tone can not harm either children
or grown ups and Is an excellent
preventive Of chronic liver troubles.
All Atlanta drug stores sell Doo-
sons Liver Tone for 90 cents Dor
bottle and every bottle sold Is guar
anteed to give satisfaction. ana Won
get your money back without gfe--
t4ap If II fails YOU Some remedies
|4xxE aslQ in imitation of Doaenr.o
- Tom look out for them Re-
N.tbe guarantee.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
PAuLplNe COURT MEETS

DALLAS, GA, Feb. 10.--The Febru-
airy term of Paulding superior court
convened here today, with Judge Price
Edwards on the bench. There are no
important criminal cases on the docket,
but some important civil cases. Court
VIII be in session two weeks, as usual.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
MAN is TOO HONEST TO
KEEP PENNY He FOUND

KALAMAZOO, MICH, Feb. 10
Breaking all records for honesty,
stranger brought penny to the police
department today, stating that he found
the copper and that he was too honest
to keep It. ITO keep a penny is as
much a sin as to keep a hundred dol
lars said he.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-10
FRITzl scHEFF is NExT.

FRITZ Scheff, piIuant and always pre-
possessing in a new opera said to be the
best Offering of her entire career, THE
Love Wager comes to the Atlanta Fri
day and Saturday, for which seats go
on sale tomorrow Miss Schcff this sea-
son is under the management of Joseph
NJ. Gates who has surrounded the petite
and attractive star with a strong com
pany. beautiful costumes and picturesque
hungarian scenery.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11

Eighteen Miners Hurt In Cave-ln.
Eighteen men were seriously injured
a cave-in at the Barnum mine, No
of the Pennsylvania Coal company
Duryea, near Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
The cave-in came without warning,
b the injured men were partly Gov
e6 by the slate and coal. Rescuers
bmptly went to work and the en-
Fnbed men we're taken to tho surfnc @
fore gas could accumulate
Thirty other men, who were In the
me at the time, escaped by q second
ening.
The most seriously injured are: A.
letter, superintendent Of the cob
Try, injured internally; John ]. Nc
(lty, miner and treasurer Of the
hool district Of Pittston; Frank
hnnery, miner; Martin Reap, miner,
ID James Langan, miner. All the
her victims are foreigners. Several
the injured are likely to die.
Nearly all the physicians in the vi
bity were summoned to the shaft to
tend to the injured. Most of the vic.
hs were removed to the Pittston hos.
lal.
AN investigation shows that the &C
fent was caused by a depression In
e surface, which caused the roof to
! and entombed the men in tho
bee they we're working.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11

Rev. }, b. Do'sen, and wife, Of
|srles Town, have been here for
|erel nights during the week es-
Fing Rev. Mr.. Besne in bis revi val
ley hsve been of much assistance
bis meeting, The Reverend being
|ery good speaker and bis wife q
ger of more than ordinary ability
pile here toe Do'sona were guess
Mr.. end Mrs. Berkeley Fairfax.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11

Rev. Samuel NJ. Besne, pastor of
ZION NJ. E. Church, vas called
Baltimore early Friday morning
6e 20 The death of his aunt, ME-,
|ggs, wife of Rev. L. W. Brigga,
merly presiding elder of tht
n, berlrnd District, Methods
iscopsl Cburch, end 9 prominent
20 Der of The Washington Confer
bel.
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SIi,,, 80 49," Won ,ie' own NA1
oN-A' 1Ui''Tn''d cy trc u'o OF
yog r:!lA, chs hga done for herself and
GnousAnde o. othars IA every part OF this
ccuatr7.
l7s, Tohre,,,x r,.;- ro,d o>r
L.e:r on ,ld b,.I, and h,r. t,,,,Si. r
nsk.s h.rd Sr,h,Ir,of, roo;at 49,.
and lxnurlant Per lar .bos.
Usc Johnsoo's flair Crox.r ~, Y,x,v-
Grating, Strengthening. Nourl.hino TIC
psr H Ame o'''''e's''hg 'h' HS'r grown.
- - ~~' - SoN-
~ John'on's bnndruh Cure. Itcls.ns
xnd ai,t, end iervs. It healthy and nur..
Hcr ,6r,........ SEs.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11

DR.. snd Mrs. William Woods geve
|olrtbdsy party 70 their li:i.e
lighter Emma on Wednesday les,.
|lrsy iv' youngsters were IN OF
dance, ard that they enjoyed
mselVea g0es Without saying.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11

Kew ". P. Fisher, formerly pas
If Dudley Ohurcb, this city. but
, pastor IF the Winchester Bap
Church, circulated among bis
nds ia our city yesterday.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11
Ferry Bumper Crushee Man.

Frank Leaver, Of Port Richmond.
tfburb Of Philadelphia, was at work
barring a weight box under the slip
the Philadelphia & Reading rail
I'D ferry in Camden, N. j., when his
I'D was caught between the bumper
ferryboat and the end Of the
Ing bridge. He was crushed to
bth.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11

dr. CHARLES Redmond, well
'wp mem Der of Foe utz4r Memoir.
5'pus; Canrcb, had h's leg brok =
at the Sonth uarries on Satnr-
; lass.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11

: O!low the crowd 10 Fletchsrs
e. End Grocery. Eve1y.hing
snd in eanltsrY con ditiou
'ne 2S7K P. Il. Fletcher, Pro-
esor.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11

II. John LAwia 10 toe proud faith.
of fine daughter. Mother enc
rs lTe dong nicely, sud John
Ne 70 'hlnA lie Ia the only papa
|towu.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11
THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.

Forty professors Modtrn lab
"r.'rrieS AID equlpment. Cunuectrd
win new FreedIucn's Hospital, cr3tir,..
i!nlt ulliilOi dulIuls. Cuulcai fac,l YES
~. Snrja .scd III America pUst-ecn,i-
nate school and IOiy clinic. En>v.,d
Il. HA!iuch, VI D.: Deal 5ih and ~ =.
,':l~rls \. ". ID. &. NicNt,li, ii. y.
;:tcieL,4Il, 3Ul il ST., y. W.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11
ascred In Post Once at M.rtinsbu,g
Va. as Second C'aas Matter

drs. Georgians Sampson has beer
the sick list during the we~k, hu f,
re 60 to press, enc IL somrnoa.
roved.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11
Professional Schools

TIL e SCUOOLOF TH BIOLOGY.
Inter observation-disclosures. FIVE iiOtc4.
SUro. Broad dGd thOrG,!rh co. 90. Nj
*.lntapes II connection WITH Il great
University. Students ed. Low px-
lenses, Isaac Clark, ID. d., Dean.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11

ir. Alex. Perry ind con, the
known Berkeley County farm
aud lumbermer, were recon,
ers at our office.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11

iesdames. John J.fferson, and
/, Smith, of Harksville, were
ced on the s.ree.s Of our ci'y
nu'ly.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11
BIOGRAPHY OF
EMINENT NEGRO MEN AND
WOMEN OF EUROPE AND
TIE UNITED STATES

II II - n Eli - \ / /. -.
Adapted to the nsa Of Studr,,.3 Of
race history, aud OF Negro youth. a
valuable aud handy reference book Y it'll
questions aud answers. Is printed on
heavy paper in good, large clear ty.e.
And compactly bound in boards. \
copy of this book should be in every
Negro home. l,rice one dollar per VOL
ume-$l 90 Cash must invariably nc
company all orders postage paid. Coca
live agents wanted for West Virginia.
No sample ou' fits. Stamps not accep.
ted. For further information and terms
to Agents, Address,
John E. Bruce Grit, Author and puh
Sunnyslope Cottage. y onkers, II. Y.
Refers to J. r. Clifford, Esq,
Editor Pioneer Preas.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11

hompson and Thompson are in
it7 the bustlers Of busters in
Clothing line srd their e,ock
p 20 DATE in e,rla md shaded.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11

Ten year Combination Nlstrio
ution Certificate Of Membersiril
as devised by the America:
" or, men Fraternal Insurance
Company, Of Washington, d
c.. one Of the most liberal,
strongest and reliable f:aterna
Institutions in the field. Foj
further particulars see
D.E.V. JyRDAN,CEN ACENT, W.yl.
ROOM z, K. Z. BUILDING
CHAREoT IN, WEST VA.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11
CUUOL OF MA y AL 4 RTS AND
l,ilI i EIl SI,IE N M.

Furnishes thorough cOu1sSs. Six
2naiItctuiS. Offers tUur-ytar courses
81 Acch}.nlcal and Ciyll Eugiutering.
and Architecture.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11
IL OEV 4 RID
UNIVERSITY,
WASHINGTON, u. g.
STEPHEN Nj. NEW MAN, ID, D..
PRESIDENT

y l. - w. ~ ~ -" ">AN' ~ ~
AhHSlDENI.
Locsleu III Capltol OF Ihe Natlon.
,a,pa ur,u1naes,.I N ,,ut,Im ,,.,tn,,iic
and general ruulu,neni. Nv Ialn,.,',
library NJ S,.,,.i,. ll,,l rI,r,,IIv
~ ,v.- ma hu ,.r1 1oS.
II,,,',',, '',, '"'' S'o' w." 80 49, p'
Enynn,.,, ,,,un rr ,.,,,.,, ~.
r.n,r,Iv n,,aI 81. t.rr,, a. ~ -,
tat.,,, ''''
IHE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND
Devoted to liberal studies. Courses
ia t.uHiish, Mathematics, Latin, Creek
:, 0t' w w, .'"n' n'o'c9' the'' iA-iS
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11
TIE TEACHERS COLLEGE.
THE ACADE NJ Y.

Faculty uI ID. Thee COURSES OF four
years each. High grade prcpAralo OF =
school. George J. Cummings, ~. A.
Jean.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1913-01-11

Lonint>s IL Housekeeping, S.eHOerepi.y
loMM"tciHi Law. history, Gives, NC
i'Ls.irs" aan Engllnn uIkH acno"l rl d.
ri.e'oh :ou-bincI. George ~. COUk, y
"a Dean,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-07-19
MARRIED SATURDAY
Mr.. George AppIeby, lr., and MISS
Mary Lou Ramsey Married At
ElIicott City.

At Ellieott City, Md, Saturday
evening at 8 O'Clock Mr. George Ap.
pleby, Jr., Of Winchester avenue, and
Miss Mary Lou Ramsey daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Ramsey. 314 West
John street, were married by the Rev
Edward T. Moubry pastor OF the M
e Church. A week ago the young
couple went to Baltimore and Joined
Mr.. and Mrs. Barnhart and spent the
week camping along Chesapeake Bay
On their return they stopped at Eli
colt City. procured a license and
we're married.
Sunday Mr. and Mrs. App'eby ar
rived home and received the parental
blessing. Both are popular young
people and have wide circle OF
friends who extend congratulations
Mr.. Appleby is engaged in the plumb
ing business and has been very sue
cessful. The bride is one of the
city's best known young ladies and
leader in society. For the present
they will reside at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Ramsey
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-07-19
HARRY E. PERKINS DECLINES

WASHINGTON, July l5.-On &C.
count Of the storm of objections
made against his selection, Harry E.
Perkins declined to accept the APP.
pointment of postmaster at Parkers.
burg, w. Va, for which he had been
recommended by Senator Chiffon.
When Mr.. Perkins declination was
received Senator Chiffon sent the
name of Simms Powell TO the Post.
office Department as his second
choice. Parkersburg is McGraw
stronghold Perkins was one OF the
very few Chiffon leaders in that sec
ton The McGraw faction got busy
and swamped Senator Chiffon With
protests. Mr. Perkins finally relieved
Senator Chiffon of further embarrass-
ment by declining to accept the place.
Mr. Powell, Senator Chiltons sec
ond choice, is said TO be acceptable to
both factions.
It is said that Perkins is TO be Civ
en- the United States District Attor-
neyship for the Northern District of
West Virginia. succeeding n, Roy
Waugh which pays s45oo a year, OF
$4,000 year position in the Office
OF Attorney General McReynolds
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-07-19
SMALL BLAZE:
Root over Engine House Destroyed
With Small Loss This
Afternoon

Shortly after ! o'clock Saturday af
ternoon fire was discovered in the GU
palo over the boiler Of the engine
house at the electro light plant on
Water street The discovery was
made BY Robert Kellar, fireman, who
notified c. L. Garrett. engineer, and
he turned in the alarm
Ryneal Company responded quick
by to the call, and was soon on the
scene. When the boys arrived the
roof over the engine house was wrap
ped in flames but after a few minutes
Of fighting they We're extinguished,
but not until "a large part OF the roof
was destroyed.
Immediately following the fire a
force OF men was put to work tear
ing away the DESTROYED roof and max
ing prearations to replace it which
sin be done just as quickly as pos
sible. The loss is estimated at about
5000 and is insured During the fire
the power was turned off and the
manufacturing interests of the city
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-07-19
BETTER SCHOOLS
West virgirians Are Interested i
the Formation Of Nationwide
Society.

DR. John u Dickey, Of Wheeling
chairman Of the West Virginia State
Organizing Committee Of the Fourth
international CONGRESS on School
Hygiene, which is to be held at
Buffalo the last week in August, has
received letter from Or. Thomas
A. Storey Of the College I the City
Of New York, and Sccretary-s eneral
Of the Congress- sue esss that con
tinuance Of the state committee fof
the purpose OF establishing per
manent organization in the interest
OF better school hygiene.
In his letter Or. storey writes
"The various organizing commit.
tees are serving a Useful and i'm.
portant purpose In their relation to
the progress and success Of this
Congress. But IL would be pity for
these committees TO 30 out Of exist
ance as soon IS THIS Congress be
comes thing OF history. The serv-
ice they render this international en-.
terprise is small in comparison with
tile service they might eender so
ciety in general If they were to ef-
feet permanent organization in the
interest Of better hygienic conditions
IN all the schools Of our country Let
me urge you then to use yourA com
mittee as the nncelus of state or.
ganization whose object shall be the
acquisition and conservation Of The
health OF the school child
In response to this letter the mem
beers OF the state organizing commit
tees arc now in Correspondence with
the various school Improvement as
soeiations, mothers clubs, parents
association, teachers association
charity societies, tuberculosis leagues
visiting nurses associations, boards
of trade and women's clubs. with
view OF seeino what can be done il
the way of permanent cooperative
organizations.
All the fo~egoin organizations are
also beino urged to send delegates
to the Buffalo Congress. The Con
gress Is open to all persons interest
ed in improving the health and eff
cheney of school hildron