Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 16 June 1899 — Page 3

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This hot weather has come to stay but we have prepared for it. very beautiful line of all kinds of light, cool waist fabrics at the lowest prices.

We have also just received a large line of Silk Ginghams, in waist patterns, per yard 29 cents and up.

HE JiESIcNS.

DR. BURROUGHS WILL GO TO OBERLIN AS PROFESSOR OF OLD TESTAMENT

LITERATURE.

He Says 111 His Hesigmition That AV abasli College I.acks Solidarity—There Is No Union of Department)) For the (iooil of the School.

The trustees oi Wabash college met in regular semi-annual session Tuesday morning at Yandes Hall with all the trustees present bave Messrs. Wood and Taylor, and soon after the convocation a committee composed of P. S. Kennedy, Mrs. J. M, Waugh, J. M. Wright and Louis Bischof, arrived and presented the resolutions that had been passed ab that co-educational mass meeting some weeks ago. The committee was cordially received and respectfully heard. All the committee spoke and presented arguments for the opening of the college to women. Judge Paxton made characteristically caustic remarks against the proposition and Mr. Yandes and others spoke for it, but the committee retired with the feeling that little would be done this year. The committee on co-ordinate education was continued by the board and the idea of admitting women has not been wholly dropped. Some of the board are radically in favor of women. The feeling of the trustees evidently is, however, that Crawfordsville should do something before she asks favors.

The report of Treasurer Rlstine was read and approved. It showed the college to be in good shape financially.

The feature of the morning's session, however, was the resignation of President Burroughs. It read as follows: "To the Trustees of Wabash College —Dear Sirs:—The Beventh year of our common administration of Wabash Colle geis drawing to a close. These years have been characterized by marked advance along certain lines. At their commencement a serious financial problem faced us, threatening the life of the institution. By rad ical changes in financial policy, stringent internal economies along certain lines, and the gifts of alumni and other friends, this problem has been successfully met. The college is living with in its income, and its endowment has been substantially increased. No other institution of higher learning in this section, not supported by the state, is, we have reason to feel confident, on a more secure financial basis. Another advance of these paBt years has been a marked change and enlargement in the course of study. Especial prominence has been given in this enlargement to conformity to modern educational ideas and to the demands ot the pres ent time. Extensive courses in his tory, political economy, political science, and philosophy, including education, have been introduced. The work in English language and literature, in the modern tongues, and in pure science, particularly on its biological side, has been especially ad vanced. Men of broad training, high scholarship and tried experience have, in connection with these changes, been added to our faculty. The college stands furnished with a corps of professors of which we may well be proud. "The past few years have seen marked educational changes,in this and surrounding states, in the rapid growth of institutions supported by the taxation of the people. This situation, as you are well aware, is fraught with

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peculiar significance and peril to institutions supported by private benevolence. That these privately endowed institutions may continue their valuable service to the public the following things are absolutely necessary, enlarged endowment, thorough adaptation to their environment, and hearty internal co-operation. Traditions and practices in education which in one section and under fixed influences may tend to the strengthening of the life and the enlargement of the influence of a college, in another section and under a changing environment must bring about weakness and arrest growth. The traditions of Wabash are, as you are aware, extremely conservative. I fear we lack solidarity in the college. We live so completely in our individual departments that the tendency is to see the interests of the college as a whole through the lens of our personal equation. The individuality which we have fostered I believe cramps college loyalty and too seriously hampers a progressive administration of college affairs. The changes in the curriculum and work of the college, which bave been referred to, have not been made with ease or enthusiasm. It has been for some time my earnest hope that other and more marked changes might be made in connection with which, under wise provisions, the privileges of the college should be extended to women. This hope has not yet been realized. Reviewing carefully, therefore, the entire situation, I am led to believe that

I cannot expect to secure further results along those lines which in my judgment it is essential for the college to follow in its present environment, in order that it may successfully meet existing conditions. I am constrained, therefore, to feel that my work in its administration is concluded. With the heartiest good wishes for the college in whose interest I have endeavored to labor according to the measure of my ability and according to my light during these past years and for each member of the faculty, and with thanks to the members of the board for their co-operation and support in what has been accomplished, I herewith resign my office as president, this resignation to take effect October 1st, by which time I trust another may be selected to carry on the administration. Afield of labor thoroughly congenial to my tastes and similar in character to that left to take up my preBent work has opened itself to me and it seems clearly my privilege and duty to enter upon it. I refer to the professorship in Old Testament language and literature in Oberlin college, in which I expect to begin work in the fall. Let me ask that my deci' sion in this matter be cordially concurred in aB final. "Respectfully yours, "G. S. BURROUGHS

There were no remarks made upon the conclusion of the reading, as Dr Burroughs had precluded all discus sion by the statement that he had ac cepted work elsewhere.

Dr. Burroughs, since he came to Wa bash in 1892 has labored indefatigably for the upbuilding of the institution but it has been pateDt for some time that there was a decided lack of harmony between him and the faculty and also a part of the trustees. It has been a question of policy only and Dr. Burroughs will never be accused of not having worked might and main at all times for the welfare of Wabash. He has worked under adverse circumstances much of the time but leaves the institution in excellent financial shape.

THE BALDWIN CONTEST.

Homer J". Davidson, of Montgomery County, Lands the Honor for Oratory.

The annual Baldwin oratorical contest took place Monday afternoon at Center church and a very fair audience assembled for the occasion. The programme presented was as follows:

Music.

John E. Wolever Brookston '•Lady Macbeth: A View of Tragic Character" Edward C. Griesel Crown Point "The Greatness of Bismarck." Elam T. Murphy Crawfordsville •'Meliorism."

Music.

Lucian K.

Smith .i:X' :„Mayfleld,

Ky.

'TheTypical American."

Homor J. Davidson Crawfordsville "Evolution in Education." William A. Roth Seaton, 111

"Iago."

Upon the conclusion of the contest the judges retired and made up their decision. They awarded the honor to H. J. Davidson, of Montgomery county.

The contest was a very fair one but none of the contestants appeared at his best. The holding of the contest at commencement is the biggest kind of a mistake and the date should be again returned to February. At graduation lime the senior has too much to attend to outside of oratorical contests. Until this is done mediocre exhibitions may be confidently expected. Not infrequently some of the best men in the class are unable, owing to a press of commencement matters, to take part.

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DOINGS OF THE TRUSTEES.

l'rof. i:wills: Will Uemain—Resolutions on the lteHlgnation of Dr. lturroughs— Alexander Thomson Kenans.

The board oi trustees met Tuesday afternoon but were not able to conclude the business before them and adjourned until 8 o'clock Wednesday.

Judge A. D. Thomas was jre-elected as alurunus trustee. Alexander Thomson presented his resignation as a member of the board and it was accepted. The following resolution was adopted:

In accepting the resignation of Mr. Alexander Thomson, who became member in 1844, within ajjfew years after the organization of j,the college, and has continued in faithful and efficient service during these fifty-five years, the board of trustees would put on record their grateful appreciation of ibe great value of the services he has rendered the college. It is with sincere emotion we thus sever the official tie that connects us with a noble family of brothors, embracing the founder aB well as several professors of the college."

Judge Cary Stimsou, of Terre Haute, was elected to succeed Mr. Thomson on the board.

The following resolution was adopted in regard to the resignation«of Dr. Burroughs: "In accepting the resignation of Dr. George S. Burroughs aB president of the college the board of trustees desires to testify its high appreciation of his fidelity to the trust committed to him seven years ago by the board. We remember today with greatful appreciation that he has given himself with a rare devotion and industry to the duties of his office. The board feels that the college is indebted to Dr. Burrough for the introduction of many important changes in the direction of modern methods in curriculum and discipline. We congratulate him on the fair prospect which opens out before him in the new field of labor to which he is called. We wish him Godspeed."

A committee reported favorably on the erection of fraternity houses on the campus and the report was referred to the executive committee with power to act. This merely means that should any fraternity desire to erect a chapter house a lot in the cam pus will be provided.

All officers and committees were reelected. A committee on administration was selected composed of Dr. W. P. Kane, Prof. Campbell and Prof. McLain. The committee will have charge of the affairs of the college until a new president is chosen. Dr. Burroughs will act with the committee in an advisory capacity until October 1 when his resignation takes effect.

The administrative committee was directed most emphatically by the board to pay an increasing amount of attention to public speaking and debating. It is the desires of the board to have Wabash graduates known as public men, skilled in the liberal arts as opposed to the technical arts as taught in other schools. The board was 6o in earnest about this matter that their desires will doubtless have immediate fruit.

Prof. Ewing, who had been released from his position on account of lack of finances, was re-elected to the chair of philosophy.

The board authorized Dr. W. P. Kane to appoint a committee to select a new president. He will name the members in the near future.

New Alarket Schools.

Following is the programme of the graduating exercises of the schools at New Market which took place Thursday evening at the Methodist church at 8 clock:

Invocation.

Overture—Pretty as a Picture Catlin Frank Lawrence School 83 "Value of Character." Katie H. Hampton School 33 "The Hoosierin Literature." Wallace Martin 8chool 33 •'The Progress of Our Nation." Waltz—Jolly Fellows Vollstedt Myrtle 11. Snyder School 27 'The Throne of Freedom's Goddess

Is the Hearthstone."

Arthur-Clair Miller School 33 "Our Naval Heroes." Luelia Price School 15 "Influence of Character." Willie N. Layson School 84 "Progress." Overture—Tancred Hossini Elma Grace Long School 33 "No Excellence Without Labor." Luther P. Brush 8chool 83 "Utilizing Boy Waste." May Clark School 33 "The Sunny Side." Selection—Harvard Boys Catlin

Presentation of Diplomas.

Notice.

The new law regulating the duties of county asylum superintendents requires them to submit every three months to the county auditors estimates for all supplies needed to maintain the asylum. Superintendent Myers has filed such an estimate for the next three months and bids for the same will be received at the auditor's office on Tuesday, June 20. The estimate covers the following headings: Groceries, clothing, drygoods, shoes, hardware, drugs and meats. The es.imate is fully itemized and can be seen by prospective bidders by calling at the auditor's office.

W. M. WHITK,

d2tu wO-16 Auditor.

WABASH COMMENCEMENT.

The Sixty-Seventh Annual Graduating Ex* erclses Are lleld At

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Hall In

the Prettenoe nf l*arge Crowd.

Wednesday at 10 o'clock occurrei the sixty-seventh annual commencement exerciseB of Wabash college. A large and fashionably dressed audience was present and took great interest in the proceedings, which were very interesting. Montani's orchestra furnished very beautiful and inspiring music, which added not a little to the enjoyment of the occasion. Shortly after 10 o'clock ihe graduating class entered upon the stage, attired in caps and gowns, and took seats and the following programme was carried out:

Music.

''Prayer.

Oration "Man's Place in Nature" Homor J. Davidson, Crawfordsville. Oration..."Wilberforce: A Friend of Freedom" ^7- Oliver W. McGaughey, Hussellville.

Music.

Oration "The Law'" Lucian H. Smith, MayQold, Ky, Oration "German GenluB"

William A. Both Seaton 111. Music.

Oration ..''The College Settlement Movement1' John E. Wolever, HrookBton. Oration "American Citizenship: Its Duties and Responsibilities"

Michael E. Foley, Crawfordsville. Music.

At the conclusion of the last oration President Burroughs announced that the Eastman prize in biology had been won by Homer J. Davidson, of this city. This prize is 850 and is offered by Dr. Joseph Eastman, of Indianapolis. Dr. Burroughs also announced that Addison A. Ewiui? would remain with the college as professor of philosophy, the trustees having relieved him of the duties of instructor in public speaking. The announcement was greeted with applr use by the students.

President Burroughs then addressed the class in a few well timed remarks and bade them Godspeed as they Btarted out into the world and into their new life,. He spoke feelingly of the strong ties that existed between the men and the college, and at the conclusion Dr. John L. Campbell distributed the diplomas to the

Combs, Fuller, B. A., ltidgway, 111. Cox, Edward Godfrey, B.'

Foley, Michael Emmett, B.

claBS.

The following is a list of the graduates and their degrees: Armbruster, Benjamin Franklin, B. 8., New Albany,

A.,

Crawfords

ville. Davidson, Homer J., B. 8., Crawfordsville. Dunlap, Robert Elboron, B. S„ Clarlnda, Iowa.

A.,

Crawfords

ville. Griesel, Edward Charles. Ph. B.. Crowjj Point.

Hata, Shokichl, B. A,, Yamaguchl. Japan. Kirk, Elliott W., B. S., Ltobinson, 111. McGaughey, Oliver Wendell, B. A., Hussellville.

Murphy, Elam Turner, B.

A.,

Crawfords

ville. Porter, Clyde Otis, B. 8., Eochester. Histlne, Ben Frazer, B. A., Crawfordsville.

Roth, William Aaron, Ph. B„ Seaton, III. Schmitt, Fred, Jr., B. A., Portsmouth. O. Smith, Lucian Richard, B.

A.,

Mayfleld

Wolever, John Ellas, B. A., Brookston.

Ky,

The following honorary degrees were announced to have been conferred by the board of trustees:

Judge W. W. Morrow, LLD., California. Rev. R. II. Hartley, DD., LaPorte. J.

Greene,'89, A. M.

Rev. J. T. Henderson, '89, A.M. A. A. McCain, '89, A. M. W. K. Willis, '89, A. M. C. L. Pulllam, '87.

H. T. Rustln, '05, A. M.

The benediction was then pronounced and the audience dispersed.

Business Is Hushing.

On Wednesday about 2 o'clock at hi* office 'Squire S. A. Stillwell joined in holy wedlock John F. Vail and Louvanda Vise, both of Linden. About fifteen minutes later he was called upon to perform the same service for James G. McNeff, of Frankfort, and Minnie B. Stingley, of this city. All are well known young people and have the best wishes of their friends.

A Story of Sterility, SUFFERING AND RELIEF.

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