The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-29
THE DAY OF SPECIALISTS

IL LA Of SFEClALISlS .
 The legislature of 1916 authorized the creation of vocational education board" which was named by the gov ernor from among the leading educators of the state. This board has just held it's first meeting, organizing by the selection of W. F. Bond, state superintendent of education as chairman, and J. T. Cal hcun, supervisor of rural schools as sec- retary. The federal government appro- priates S30,O00 the first year to assist in this work. that is vocational training, provided the state puts up similar amount It was determined to spend the money on the agricultural high schools, consolidated schools and in training vo cational teachers in state institutions. The board also created the office of di- rector of agricultural education, and named Prof. F. J. Hubbard, president of the Jones County Agricultural High school for the place. He will have an office in the capitol and be associated with the department of education.
 GOV. BILBO RAISES FUND
 A few months ago Governor Bilbo ap- pealed to the people of Mississippi to subscribe sufficient funds to erect a new dormitory, or two cottages. at Beau yoir. the Soldiers Home, an institution that is overrun with Confederate sol diers, their wives and widows. Responses have been coming in slowly but surely, in small sums, but it is understood that sufficient amount to do the work de- manded has now been subscribed and it will not be long before the 75 or 100 applicants for admission on file can be acted on The state oppropriates $50.UO annually for the support and maintenance of the institution, but there was nothing this year for new buildings.
 TRUSTY SAVED THE DAY
 A number of fat hogs and several bushels of corn have been stolen recently from the convict farm at Oakley, but at last 'watchful waiting" has been re- warded. one of the thieves having been shot and landed in jail at Raymond. A few mornings since Sergeant Williamson ing from his pen and that his corn crib had been visited again. The ground was wet and the tracks were plain leading to plantation five miles away and to the door of a nego cabin. The occupant came out, gun in hand. ready to fight. but be- fore he could shoot .trusty'' convict who accompanied the sergeant sent bull let through the shoulder of the hog thief and he surrendered before he quit falling. The fresh pork and corn were returned to the convict farm, and the thief carried to Jail, from which he will be released only to become a convict on his own ac- count at the next term of court The 'trusty'' who did the shooting will no doubt be given meritorious discharge" for his prompt action in saving the life of the sergeant.
 DECORATION DAY
 Thursday, April 26 was Decoration Day" in Jackson, and as usual was ob served in appropriate manner, though it was noticed that the attendance was not marched to the cemetery where rest the eracy more than half a century ago, and Patriotic songs were sung-"America" persed.
 LOOKING FOR A SITE
 Governor Bilbo and the other trustees of the proposed Mississippi Industrial and Training school, have been crcling around over the state the past 10 days or more Investigating sites offered by diff ferent communities for the location of the institution. The idea Is to build on the cottage system, so that there will be no large or expensive buildings. but the trustees are demanding 5000 acres of land and a cash bonus, and the best offer gets it. This is not to be a penal Institution exactly, but here the incorrigible boys and girls of the state will be cared for and trained to some useful trade or oc- cupation while their morals are being inn proved. The state appropriated $25,O00 for the establishment of the institution, but that is but starter.