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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

ing the liquid quality of southern speech
 the relation of better speech to business
 and industry.
 2. The third heading aims 10 call for a comprehensive and inspiring review Of the many problems and opportunities in the teaching of English in the south and the bearing upon these of the various forward movements now being advocated by the national council through it's com
 mttees. Such individual topics will be appropriate for brief. specific remarks as the Influence of the negro on southern speech. southern literature in southern schools, the folklore movement. the agonizing over grammar standards in composition work. examinations for func- tional rather than formal knowledge, the numbers of pupils assigned to compost tion teachers. the spelling problem the | college entrance shackles, school libra
 ries and the reading habit. vocational
 guidance and other forms of social serv- i ice through English teaching. This ses- | sion will include perhaps not more than
 one extended address. several brief re-
 ports, the adoption of plans for the work | of the organization.
 | Southern teachers Of English and all 1 others who are interested are urged to
 get in touch with this movement and | if possible to attend the first conference l in order to be identified with the or
 ganization from the start The commit tee solicits suggestions and aid from all
 sources and begs that specific informa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
ENGLISH TEACHERS HOLD THEIR NEXT
 MEETING IN MACON
Outline of Work to Be Undertaken Has Been Prepared by Commit
 tee in Charge

Macon. Ga. March Special)-Ar
 organization of southern teachers of
 English was projected at the confer ence for education and industry at
 New Orleans in 1916 and will hold it's
 first meeting at Macon Ga. March IS
 to 21. 1917. This organization will
 not stand for a separate movement,
 however. since it will be a permanent
 division of the Southern Conference
 for Education and Industry, and it's
 work will be planned with the pur-
 pose of bringing to bear on southern
 problems more fully than heretofore
 all of the resources of the National
 Council of Teachers of English, with
 which it will be closely allied IL
 should be able to render the south a
 great and distinct service. Among it's
 aims will be:
 1. The investigation and improve ment of conditions, methods and re- suits of the teaching of English in its various branches in the elementary and secondary schools and the col leges and universities of the south especially as it bears on the develop ment of the practical resourcefulness and efficiency of the rising genera tion.
 9 The cultivation of fellowship, co- operation and a professional spirit among teachers of English. | B. The securing of more adequate l recognition of the importance of gooc English instruction in our education | al scheme and a corresponding in | crease in the provisions for the cos 1 and labor involved.
 1 4. The encouragement of scholarship | and research in English among th
 southern people, especially in the lit l erature and language of their ow! l section
 | ,. The fostering of all forms of lit
 erary activity and of creative writing l particularly in the south. 1 As the effective teaching of tn | mother tongue touches vitally tn l whole life of the people an organiza l tion of southern teachers of Englisl
 will have a wide and varied outlook 1 and should interest every progressive ] teacher.
 l For the first meeting the following 1 topics are proposed
 l 1. "The South Organizing for Bet | ter Teaching of Ems fish 2. '"The South and the Making of i Better American Speech" 3. English Teaching Problems anc l Opportunities in the South and Thei, 1 Relations to the National Council oi Tea chers of English" " 1 Though a leading speaker will be in troduced for each of these sessions. tn, committee desires to have a general ex change of ideas by all present In orde, to facilitate this and to make it pos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

tough job being a duke without having much money or a ducal disposition" and l can well believe that it is not, and never has been. a job to his liking. l must say I was much amused, however, at q remark I overheard him make the other day to his companion as a spe- cially exciting movie drama was push ing its way across the screen. A lady of somewhat substantial proportions had suddenly appeared on the screen, and l heard his grace say in a rather awed stage whisper, Gosh, but she does look
 like my missusi Evidently the duchess, who was once upon time Helene zim- merman of Chicago, has not found the cares of the ducal establishment wearing her to skin and bone. In fact, I saw her few, weeks ago on Regent street with a pretty girl. >who l fancy was the younger of their two daughters. and n6- ticed that she presented a most plump and pleasing" aspect She, evidently, in spite of this fact takes life a good deal more seriously than does the volatile Kim" who has a pretty flat in Conduit street, which he runs, I am told, en garcCn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
EXTRAVAGANCEIS IN LONDON | Shortage and High Price of Coal and Food Felt Even in Wealthy Homes But There Still Money Be Found for
 Elaborate Night Clubs and Patrons Flock to Fill Them
By LADY MARY.

Lendon, February 2s.-(Special Corre- spohdence)-We are really learning the Hardshlps Of wartime in London at last up to the end of 1916 we talked about it ana wondered what it would be like. Now that we are well launched into the eight eenth year of the twentieth century we are sampling some of the practical re- suits of these troublous times. Coal and eggs, sugar and flour, seem to be the chief miseries of the moment, and, speaking from the purely domestic point or vlewy and leaving outside the broader question of national economies, can as sure you that the ordinary well-to-do Lamily is having a rather hard time of It In London.
 remember an old song that had a re- ram about men who were Digging Dusky Diamonds Down Beneath the Ground,' and really coal seems almost as difficult to obtain as the most spark Ing jewels that were ever set in a crown of beauty. Taxicabs, such as can be obtained, are hired by the most ele- gant looking people who embartl upon a tour of the various coal depots in and around London begging that ttey may De allowed to take couple of sacks of fuel on board in order to keep tAe home
 
 also no infrequent coal carriers these days, and just this week l saw large private horse drawn omnibus, such as used to be used for conveying servants and luggage to trains in peace times, with it's interior completely occupied by sacks of coal. On the box seat beside some what soiled looking driver was most i'm maculately attired and distinguished looking old gentleman who had obvi- ously been trying his prentice hand at coal shifting. Both master and man, however, radiated an atmosphere of con- scous pride as in a great deed nobly done. l can imagine that ancient gsn- tleman being received within his lordly mansion by a cold bitten wife and fam fly, who would at once greet him as a hero worth owaas in a family circle. He had hroreht nome the coal, and nc man who # pot lighting or putting up money fol the Wsf loan could possibly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

ton be sent to the chairman immediate Iy in regard to local organizations or clubs of English teachers. together with the names of the officers and leadefs s everywhere.
 James M. Grainger of the State Nor nal school. Farmville. Va. is chairman. and Willie II. Wilcox, State Normal school Baltimore; Claudio E. Crumpton' Girls Technical Institute, MonteValio, O, Ala; Elise Timberlake. Industrial Col Iege Columbus. Miss and W. E. Vaughn, state. Normal school. Memphis, Tenn, constitute the committee in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
Not Quite Certain
inc Chtcncn Herald.

From the Chicago Herald.
 Six-year-old Phyllis was lively young ster who brought note from mann to her grandmother one day.
 will you come over this afternoon dear?" asked grandma.
 The little one stopped to think mo- ment then answered:
 ''Weln don't you 'spect me and don't you inspect me; I may turn up and 1 may not" And away she flew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

Parent-teacher associations in Mem phs, Tenn, have discussed the advisabil- ity of substituting sewing for music in the schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

Coal is now being transported in motor cars direct to Paris from the mines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

Punch bowls of nodded ice, with dell cate flowers incased therein, are beins7 turned out for social functions by some ice manufacturers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

Sweden during the last five years has consumed 1,l26,0OO tons of bread yearly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

Especial Corre- be expected to q
New Britain herald., 1917-07-28

ming station is the action Of the Sun
set Orchards company in it's endeavor
to secure such station at it's farm
at Lave Shuttle Meadow. This COM
pany will have many thousands of
bushels of peaches and quantities Of
apples and, it is thought, if arrange
ments could be made to can these
fruits on the premises they could be
sold to the consumers at cost prices.
Already Harry Vessels, one Of the
proprietors of the farm, has discussed
this matter with the state council of
defense and next week a government
expert from Washington will be here
to take up the question in detail.
If at any time it becomes necessary
for the committee to secure quantities
Of food or storage purposes to stabilize
the price and quantity, there will he
sufficient space provided. 1t was re-
ported at last nights meeting that the
basement the Center church can be
secured. The basemen of H. r.
Walker company's storehouse has also
been offered as has half of the base
ment of the Beaton & Caldwell factory.
Other space can also be secured If
necessary.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-28
ESSoNS IN CANNING

res and Demonstrations Every
irsday Afternoon and Friday
ming.
) popular lectures and demon
pns on canning, which have been
He'd by hundreds of women at the
mar school, are to be continued.
snstrations will be given every
Esday afternoon and Friday eve
and the city papers will give no.
Ef the subjects of each demon
ion.
ese canning classes are open to
Ia person can bring their own ma
Necessary that a person who at
/ these classes do any canning, for
sion is made for permitting them
serve and learn in that manner.
sses are held in the Prevocation-
amman school kitchen at 2
Tx Monday afternoon, and at 7
k Tuesday evening. On Wednes-
llorning at 9 O'Clock there will al
demonstration. All women of
[ity who are interested should en-
In one of these classes and If
'gh should express preference
bme other day arrangements can
ade
DAse classes and instructions are
Zee, being maintained by a Joint
hittee Of the city and the chamber
|mmerce.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-28

stepped inside the gates from the
north side of the track and after the
west bound train had passed, they
started to cross directly in front Of
the fast moving east bound train.
They saw not the rushing train nor
did they hear the frantic cries of the
almost paralyzed onlookers. Then
with the stage properly set, the hero
who is an unknown man darted
across the tracks and pushed the wo-
men who were in blissful ignorance
from the path of the on-coming train
in the nick of time.
While the witnesses were hcaving
signs of relief, the hero who had al
ready proved himself valient, showed
that he was equally modest when he
quietly disappeared in the throng.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-28

to heed the call to the colors For
instance: A blank was returned to
this office yesterday by Hugh Miller,
who has two sons fighting against
autocracy in the ranks of the Cana
dian forces. They are both strapping,
stalwart fellows. Both tried to en-
list in New Britain, but were rejected
because of minor disabilities. Their
patriotic feeling was so strong that
they went to Canada, paying their
own expenses, and are now members
of the New Brunswick Kilties. Such
deeds as this augur well for the
patriotism of New Britain boys and 1t
is only right that their. exploit be
known and their names kept on file.
In all probabilities, their enlistments
were not credited as coming from
this city and as the result of this
campaign it became known that they
are local boys. To keep strict rec
ord of every New Britain man who
has answered to call of the colors,
>nll out the blank now.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-28

NOW Is the time to fill out the above
blank. If you have a son or kins-
man, or know a young man without
parents or kin who has voluntarily
oHered MS services to help make the
world safe for democracy" do not
hesitate In sending the above blank
to the Editor Of the Herald. The
reason for such procedure is simple,
NO one IN this city has a complete
list of those local men who have en-
listed in the military. To determine
the honor roll" the Herald is waging
this campaign. But only with CO.
operation and hearty response can
this list be completed. Then it will
be published that the public may
know how many favorite sons have
volunteered for the various branches
Of the service and will be kept on rec
ord.
Each blank sent in tells q story.
Each one Is a patriotic sermon for
other patriotic young men who fail
New Britain herald., 1917-07-28
EVENTS TONIGHT

Lyceum theater, masterpiece photo
productions.
High class photo drama, Fox s
theater.
Vaudeville and moving pictures,
Keeney's theater.
Vega society meets in Vega hall.
NJ. meets in Jr. o. U. A. M. hall.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-28
CARING FOR DUMP
City Officials Trying to Assist South
End Residents.

Following closely many complaints
and an investigation by the board of
health yesterday, today the board Of
public works has installed a sign at the
Glen street dump designating just
where garbage refuse may be dumped.
Yesterday afternoon DR.. Reeks, SUI
perintendent Of health, approaching
the annoyance that the bad odor has
given the residents of Bassett and
Glen streets, sent three men to the
dump. They sprayed the refuse with
de-odorizing agents and also covered it
with earth.
While there a we'll known trucker
arrived with a load of garbage which
he intended to dump not far from the
nearby dwellings. Upon being ordered
to take the refuse further down he ex-
hibited indignation, but finally agreed.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-28
PARTY AT THE SEASIDE.

porch party and dance was given
hay evening by Miss Irene Cow
~ at Morningside-on -the-sound
he A. A. Girls Of the N. B. H. S.
Ing those present were Misses
Swift, Ruth Macmillan, Carolyn
Isley, Francine Wachter, Gertrude
m, Francis Dean, Laurene Mouat,
y Egan, Mildred Coombs, Ruby
Irene Andrews, Nancy De Nor
HE, Elizabeth Hofer, Messers.
johnson, Bruce Hyde, Merritt
/. John Tinnus: w. Gregory. Ar
Murphy and P. Johnson. Mr..
Mrs. Clifford Chamberlain and
c. r. Townsend chaperoned the
I'd people.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-28
City Items


on Six. M. Irving Jester.-advt.
weekly payroll of the street de-
nent is S1,S63.51. The sewer de-
ment payroll is s633.10, while the
r department pay amounts to
SO.
,odness of Aunt Delia's Bread
bert Wagner, son of Policeman
~ Wagner, who has been IN for
Ewaters with the American fleet,
Iain stationed in this country.
ecial music at Hotel Nelson Sat
" evening.-Advt.
Is. Bertha Miller. has sold a brick
at the corner of Elm and North
t to A. S. Petrauskaus.
new hot water heating system
been installed in City hall by the
| Kraus. company. The lnstalla-
Iof 600 gallon tank will insure
water for the entire building.
alter rents due Interest added
nesday, Aug. ADV.
alter Dehm and John Lynch have
ed in the army.
vacation necessity is a box of
writing paper, Adkins have a
upply at 66 Church street.-advt.
xon Six. M. Irving Jester.-advt.
S Petrauskaus has sold to Ber-
Miller clothing store on East
street.
marriage license has been granted
NEST Charles Howe of "a Oak
land Miss Elizabeth A. Robinson
Oak street.
xon Six. M. Irving Jester.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-28
CHILDREN'S HOME IS
Home With Big H
And That H Can Mean Heart
or Happiness

make yourself at home is a COM
Portable old saying, but as a rule it is
the last thing in the world to be
thought Of in connection with an
orphinage. Those in charge of the
Children's Home however, realize
keenly the need of supplying some
thing more than mere food, clothing
and shelter Surprise meals are pre-
pared. vacation days planned for,
birthdays celebrated, hikes arranged
tableaux given. pennies handed out
all around, and plenty of cuddling
given to the little ones Sometimes
Mr.. Klingberg appears at meal times
and pats each child on the head IN
special way the youngsters have m
vented among themselves, giving
them all what the children like to
call home feelings" 1t is very
jolly sort of rite.
In order to make this feeling OF
protection and kindly interest extend
still farther, plans are under way at
present to form sort of Children's
Home association. This will have
two branches. Mutual welfare and
self government among the children
in the Home will constitute one
branch. the other branch will be
more like a school alumni association,
whereby the workers and the chill
dren themselves will keep in friend
ly contact through the visits and cor
respondence with the older children
after they go out into the world to
become self-supporting.
Two of the older boys have recent
ly left the home to make their way
in the world under proper super
vision. Several other children are
spending weeks vacation at the
seashore or in the country as guests
Of kind friends and relatives.
I'm lost sobbed a little toddler
who strayed into the yard of the Cor
bin avenue boys house a few days
ago seeking solace from the other
youngsters he saw there. The older
children are all extremely kind and
patient with the little tots, so as a
matter OF course one Of the lads i'm
mediately set out to find home and
mother for the little fellow carrying
him ''pickaback" for serval miles be-
fore the matter could be Strengthened
out so that he could return to be-
lated supper and explain his absence
Today the older boys finished gath
ering in the largest hay crop they
have ever had at Rackliffe Heights.
Boys will be boys, and an occasional
recess has been taken these hot days
for a refreshing dip in the old SWIM
ming hole.
One planted garden was turned
over to the Home some time ago, and
now another friend of the Home has
donated a flourishing garden for the
boys to tend and gather vegetables
from. The garden squad is making
war on the potato bugs in the big
gardens connected with the Home,
and but little trouble is experienced
with the blight. At the Babies Home
on Arch street, the children are al
ready eating new potatoes from their
own backyard garden.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-28
TEXAS governor
JUGGLED funds
Indictment on Nine Counts
Found by Grand Jury

Austin, Tex, July 2S.-Governor
Ferguson yesterday was indicted by
the Travis County grand jury on nine
counts, seven charging misapplica-
ton of public funds, one diversion of
public funds and one eInbezzlement.
G. G. Bartlett, secretary of state.
was indicted on four counts. charging
misappication Of public funds.
c. J. Stowe, state superintendent Of
building and grounds, was indicted
on one count.
G. O. Austin, commissioner of in
surance and banking, was indicted on
four counts.
Other indictments were returned,
but have not been announced. Last
Monday the speaker of the Texas
house of representatives called a
special session for August 1 to con-
slider whether articles of impeach-
ment should be presented against the
governor. In his call the speaker
said that the most important matter
to consider was the governors veto
Of appropriations for the University
of Texas, and alleged misrepresenta-
tons in the awarding of the West
Texas A. and M. college to Abilene.
A previous attempt was made to
lmpeach Governor Ferguson in
March, when a special house COM
mittee investigated mansion expendi-
lures and the affairs of the Temple
State bank. of which the governor
formerly was president.
The indictment charging embezzle-
ment contains only mention of the
sum involved and the identifying
date. The amount is $500.
The charge Of diverting a special
fund refers to the fund provided by
the legislature for the purchase of
supplies for the executive mansion. It
is charged that the governor applied
this fund to the purchase of various
goods, wares and merchandise not au-
thorized by law"
OF the seven charges of misapplica-
ton of funds. one refers to the sum
of s101,356, collected by Governor O.
S. Colquitt. Fergusons predecessor, as
insurance on the building Of the West
Texas Normal school, at Canyon City.
The governor is alleged to have re-
ceived this sum from Colquitt and to
have placed it in the Temple State
bank.
The other sums, totaling $42,S61,
and the alleged dates of misapplica-
ton are presented without further
data.
Immediately after Governor Fergu-
son had been served by the sheriff in
his office he gave bond in the sum OF
$4,000 in one case and $1,000 in each
of the others.
The governor announced that he is
preparing statement to the public.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-28
TERN MINISTER WEEDS
KAdOlph U1lSus Takes Miss Marie
nQwitz OF Rockwell Avenue as
Bride at Afternoon Wedding.

'. Adolph Ulkus of Wildrose,
+, Dakota, and Miss Marie Woito-
II 81 Rockville avenue were mar
this afternoon at $3.50 at st.
ew's German Lutheran church by
A. c. Theodore Steege. The
b were attended by Fred Ulkus. a
Ter Of the groom, and Miss
lie Woitowitz, sister of the
h. and Mrs. Ulkus will remain in
ity for several weeks, after which
will leave for their home in the
est. Rev. Mr.. Ulkus has accepted
torate at Wildrose. He will have
e of several stations in that
tn ard his clerical duties will
Tim out Of North Dakota and into
ana and Canada.