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The following amounts were appropriated to the University for the two fiscal years ending June 30th, 1881:
FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,1880.
For Salary of Chancellor... $2,000
“ “ Professor of Natural History ... 1,800
“ Salaries of six Professors ... 9,200
“ Salary of Professor of German and French ... 1,200
“ Salaries of three Assistants, English. Mathematics, Mod. Lang. and Normal ... 3,000
“ Lectures on Geology and Paleontology ... 150
“ Labor in Natural History Department ... 200
“ Additions to Cabinets ... 400
“ Chemicals for Laboratory use... 150
“ Additional Apparatus for Natural Philosophy ... 300
“ Additions to Maps, Charts, etc., for Ancient Languages ... 200
“ “ Library ... 1,000
“ Fuel, Lights, and Fireman ... 1,500
“ Printing Catalogues ... 250
“ Advertising University and Lands... 500
“ Salaries of Janitors and Superintendent of Buildings... 1,200
“ Salary of Secretary of Board of Regents and Book-keeper ... 600
“ “ Assistant Librarian ... 100
“ Finishing Seating ten Recitation Rooms ... 1,300
“ “ University Hall... 1,450
“ Cases for Cabinets ... 200
“ Repainting Roofs, Windows, and Doors ... 350
“ Constructing Coal House ... 550
“ Grading Grounds... 1,050
Total ... $28,650
FOR THE Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1881.
Same as for previous year, omitting all after salary of Assistant
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,1881.
Same as for previous year, omitting all after salary of Assistant Librarian, and adding $10,500 for finishing building... $34,250
The idea that the Kansas State University is a school solely for the education of the sons and daughters of rich parents, is an idea that shows the earmarks of a demagogue. Any one who labors under so mistaken an impression, should come here and see that the majority of students are from the homes of the poor, and many of them depend entirely upon their own meager earnings to take them through a course of study.
Speaker Clarke and Mr. Riggs rendered good service in behalf of the University Bill. Both of these gentlemen made strong appeals for the University, and brushed up the ideas of a good many gentlemen who had strayed into the legislature without knowing anything of the object or needs of a State educational institution. Legate of Leavenworth, Biddle, of Linn, Kollock, of Rice, and Stumbaugh, of Rush, each made a forcible speech in behalf of the University.
The bill to appropriate $35,000 from the indemnity fund, due the State from the General Government, for the erection of an astronomical observatory at the University of Kansas, passed the Senate but failed in the House.
Near Ashland, Oregon, early one morning recently, a forest of pine trees was seen bending down, as though bowed by a terrific gale of wind. At the same time not a breath of wind was in motion. During the previous night a furious storm had passed over the forest, accompanied by rain and snow, and the steady force of the wind had bent the trees and held them in that position until the falling snow and the freezing ice had fastened them in unyielding bonds of ice, and so they remained until the sun set them free.
The Emperor of Brazil keeps up a regular correspondence with the savans, artists and literary men of the principal European centers. He compliments any notable work by asking for a copy of it, and in this way he has secured at Rio quite a collection of books and pictures, compensating the donors, in return, with jewels and orders.
EXCHANGES.
Among the numerous exchanges received since our last issue, we are pleased to notice several new college papers and magazines. But for want of space our reviews must be limited. However, in later numbers we hope to welcome all new comers, with more than a passing notice.
The Index is as newsy as ever.
The Pastime, in spite of predictions to the contrary, still lives, and, in all probability, will continue to live. The newspaper business at the Kansas State University seems to be rushing just now, and we hope the Pastime may receive the patronage it deserves.
The Kansas Monthly is at hand. Its articles will repay a careful perusal.
The Rochester Campus is a lively paper, filled with choice reading matter, and running over with fun. The locals are simply "immense." Throughout it is a well conducted paper.
The Rockford Seminary Magazine is a first rate monthly and, must it be told, puts some of our university papers, conducted by the lords of the universe, to the blush. Editresses, we are with you, and wish you much success in your undertaking.
The Wabash is a pamphlet especially devoted to its alma mater, most of its articles relating to the college or college affairs. As well as in our own paper, there is a great chance for improvement. Our best wishes are with you.
The College Record, representing Wheaton College, is worthy of commendation in many respects, but in others it might be open to criticism and right here, let us say, we court criticism from all of our exchanges. Like the eminent French actor, we hope to be benefited by just criticism. Consequently, when we find fault, we expect the compliment to be returned. This number of the Record being the first exchanged we forbear specifications.
The Earlhamite wants to know why we do not add "most modest" to the catalogue of virtues of the students at the Kansas University. A well known writer has said, "In this age of advertisement modesty is your ruin." But true intelligence comprises true modesty. At present our school is on the increase, numbering over 400, and in making the correction in the above named paper, we did so in justice to both parties.
The following papers have been received since our last issue:—Earlhamite, February and March numbers,—Carthagenian — Ionian Casket — Our Schools — The American Journal of Education — Round Table — The Campus Wittemberger - The Knox Student - University Magazine The Archangel Kansas Collegiate The College Courier College Herald Industrialist Student Life Denison Collegian The Tripod The Boston Index Kansas Star University Missourian.