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There was a very large audience at the chapel Tuesday morning to witness the presentation of the bust of Governor Robinson to the University by the state A number of the regents were present.
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Mr Woodward was introduced and made the following address presenting the bust to the state.
Governor Leedy, it is already well known to you that at its last session, the legislature of Kansas made this enactment;
"The sum of $1000 or as much thereof as may be necessary is hereby appropriated for the purpose of securing a marble bust of the late ex-Governor Chas. Robinson to be placed in the chapel of the university of Kansas as a memorial to one whose noble character and eminent services entitle him to the grateful remembrance of every citizen of this commonwealth."
This was a gracious enactment and it reflects credit upon the legislature that made it in behalf of the people of Kansas who owe more than they can ever well repay to all those who bore an important part in the early struggle which secured this great state for freedom.
It was especially appropriate too, that it should have been designated that this bust of Governor Robinson should be placed in this University that he helped to found, and in which he always maintained the warmest interest—foreseeing as I think he did from the beginning, that the highest development and truest success of his state should come in all future time through the cultivated intelligence and virtue of its people. It was such sentiment and feeling as this, no doubt, that prompted Thomas Jefferson when suggesting his own future epitaph, afterward engraved on his tomb, to pass over many memorable acts of his historic career even—that grand acquisition of empire for his country—and to associate instead with his authorship of the immortal declaration and his statute for religious liberty, the coveted title of "Father of the University of Virginia."
So to this university of Kansas, both in its earlier and its more recent period Governor Robinson gave freely his best thought and energies. Always, indeed, he bore it in mind, in every crisis of its history—and his last act of signal beneficence toward it but set the seal and crown to his devotion.
How appropriate then that the chiselled marble which is to perpetuate his features should rest here in full view of the thousands and tens of thousands, now and to come of the rising youth of this fair state; associated as it shall be also with that kindredmoral me to his friend, Amos Lawrence, who through him became an early friend and bene; factor to the University.
In pursuance of the further provision of the legislature that a committee of three should be appointed who should attend to the duty of securing in this memorial a work of fidelity, of truth to nature and to art, you Governor Leedy, were pleased to assign this task to Mrs. Gov. Robinson, Charles Chadwick and myself.
The committee cast about for an artist whose work should be worthy of the subject—and the choice fell upon Mr. Lorado Taft of Chicago—one already eminent in his profession, having served representatively upon the national story of sculpture at the World's
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Fair of 1803, and who was known as the designer of several notable works, especially the bronze equestrian statue of Grant at Fort Leavenworth.
The model submitted by Mr. Taft(executed chiefly from photographs of Governor Robinson) was found the most satisfactory of all, and now the completed work abundantly justifies we think, his selection as artist, embodying an almost ideal representative of its original, a face and figure full of strength, dignity and repose.
- * * In his matchless elegy—for its content perhaps the purest piece of pathos in the language,—the poet Gray comes to ask this question which is answered in the asking; an storied哭 or animated bust Back to its mansion call the feeting breath Can Horn's voice provoke the silent dust Or flattery sooth the dull cold ear of death!
No! Charles Robinson has already passed far beyond the reach and range of our praise! His familiar face and form will no more be seen among men, as when for so many years he walked our streets or visited these halls. But thanks to the faithful talent of the artist, as exhibited in this animated marble, much of his well known lineaments and expression is here preserved, and will remain a vivid presentation of those lines of character and thought which marked the face and feature of one who will ever be memorable in Kansas history, and always gratefully remembered as the friend of Kansas university, Governor Leedy, on behalf of the commission appointed by you, I now have the honor and the pleasure of reporting back into your hands our completed trust—this memorial bust of Governor Charles Robinson.
Governor Leedy's response on behalf of the state was very brief. "Fellow Countrymen of Kansas," he began, "we are here not only to commemorate the birthday of the father of our country, but also in memory of the father of the state. I will leave the character, life and public services of Charles Robinson for others to speak of, but it is my duty as a representative of the state to recognize the work done by the commission and to receive the bust which will be given to the University as a monument worthy of the man we revere and honor." Governor Leedy then warmly thanked the commission for its efforts to secure so faithful a likeness of the Governor Robinson, and for their work that had been done without remuneration that "Kansas and Kansas university might have a fitting remembrance of a name that was a synonym for patriotism and probity throughout the state."
In accepting the bust on behalf of the University Charles F. Scott, a member of the board of regents said:
It was my great pleasure, Gov. Leedy, at the request of Chancellor Snow, to make the original draft of the bill by authority of which, as afterwards passed without a dissenting voice by the legislature and signed by yourself, this beautiful memorial came into being, and it is with peculiar pleasure therefore, that I find myself honored with the duty of taking formal possession of it in the name of the board of regents, who are henceforth to be its custodians. How richly this monument was deserved by the pre-eminent services of the great man whose memory it perpetuates has been already told. how peculiarly appropriate and fitting it is that it should be erected and kept forever in this stately hall is a story also that has been told and that is written indelibly on the hearts of those to whom this noble institution is most dear. It needs no pledges therefore, no spoken or written guarantees, to give assurance that the board of regents and the faculty and the student body as well, into whose joint care and keeping this monument is now cofided, will receive it as a high and sacred trust and will watch over it with a jealous guardianship.
The story of the life of Charles Robinson is so familiar here where the greater part of that life has lived that it needs not be rehearsed. It is a heroic, almost a romantic story. It is the story of a man, a man who took early a man's place in the world and held it stuunchly and sturdily to the end. I trust I shall not be misunderstood when I say it is the story of a fighter, a man so constituted that he must take one side or the
other of every question upon which men divided; and who, having chosen his ground, must maintain it earnestly and aggressively against every challenger. It is the story of a wise counsellor, of one whose brain was always cool and clear no matter what fires might be flashing, from the blue eyes.
As nearly as any man I ever knew Charles Robinson deserved the tribute which the Laureate paid to the Iron Duke when he said of him that he "stood four square to all the winds that blew." He came as near standing by himself, balanced by his own judgement, requiring no strengthening support from other men either as individuals or as aggregated into parties or churches or societies of any kind. At various times in his life he worked with various political parties, but when the particular object of the work was accomplished he put the party aside apparently with as little concern as he would lay down a tool that he was done with. In fact no fear of any kind, either moral or physical, ever troubled him. He said what he thought ought to be said with as small regard to consequence as he did what he thought ought to be done. And if the words of to-day contradicted those of yesterday, that did not concern him, for the words of both yesterday today were honest words. He did not know what policy meant so far as the word might be applied to our fortunes. He knew, doubtless, as well as everybody else knew, that he sacrificed all the political honors which a grateful and admiring people would have been proud to bestow when he severed his connection with the dominant party. But the thought, if it occurred to him, never bade him a moment's pause.
Men of the ancestry and mould and temper of Charles Robinson do not have to hold public office to be a part of the public life of their community or commonwealth. More than thirty years before his death Gov. Robinson laid down the only elective office he ever held and retired to his farm, but as a private citizen he was hardly less a factor in the affairs of the state than he had been as its chief executive. As a contributor to the newspapers and a frequent speaker at the hustings and on the platform, he contributed his share to the discussion of the questions that during all those thirty years made Kansas the most interesting spot on earth, writing and talking, not to gain some personal end, but because the convictions within him must have utterance. As late as June before his death in August I saw him for the last time in life, and although the pallor of the fatal illness was on his face, the old time light was in his eyes, and he talked with the old time interest and positiveness about the things that were happening in the state and the world.
For more than a year it was my great good fortune to be associated with Governor Robinson on the board of regents of this University engaged in work that was very dear to the heart of both of us, and so I learned to know him intimately. And I learned to know him to be a just man, a generous man, an inflexibly honest man, and with all his apparent austerity, a charmingly genial and hospitable man, whom one could love as well as admire.
His death came in the fullness of time, when his soul "was fit and seasoned for its passage," and the end was painless and peaceful. The stalwart, manly figure of him has passed over from the gaze of men, the eyes are shut and the voice is still forever. But so long as there remains on the map of the earth a spot called Kansas, and so long as there remains even the dimmest tradition that there was a long, heroic and finally successful struggle there for freedom, and so long as there remains one stone upon another of the stately walls of this university, which was as the apple of his eye, so long will live the name and the fragrant memory of Charles Robinson.
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The new battery cage and back stop at the rink are now complete. The cage is different from anything used here in past years and is similar to that in use in the Pennsylvania gymnasium. It is wire netting and is entirely open at the front. Quite a few candidates have registered for regular practice but the materials for the batteries are slow in getting out. Captain Curry attributes this to backwardness on the part of the new men. Speaking to a reporter for the WEEKLY he said:
"There are undoubtedly a number of valuable players among the men enrolled this year, but lack of self confidence is an inherent quality of the average freshman. He regards with awe the reputation of the old players, and will not venture to compete until he comes to realize that after all they are not infallible. I wish especially to emphasize that the object of the early training is not only to make the strong player stronger but also to develop the beginner. There is plenty of room at the rink for all candidates and as soon as McCook Field is in good condition I hope to see enough material for the formation of first, second and perhaps a third team. From the showing made by the practice of these teams the Varsity nine will be chosen.
O. M. Irelan, the stalwart first baseman of Washburn, of the past two seasons was in town yesterday attending the State Oratorial contest. He talked very enthusiably to a representative of the WEEKLY concerning Washburn's prospects in baseball this year. "We were only too happy" he said, to enter into the Quadrangular league and we are coming down here on the 7th of May to knock the spots out of K. U. To be sure Stricklett has left us this year for the Southern League but our new men are right up to snuff, and we have a twirler who will be a revelation to the league.
Besides the league dates, we have a couple of games arranged with the Nebraska State University at Lincoln for the middle of May, and will give them a return game in Topeka the latter part of the same month.
Mr. Irishan's reference to Stricklett recalls a rather exciting game of last year The Varsity team was playing Washburn out at Athletic Park, Topeka. The grand sand and bleachers were full and the sidewalks crowded. Enthusiasm for Wasnburn was unbounded. Stricklett in the box was doing phenomenal work, and at every "strike" called by the umpire the local fans gave forth a lusty cheer. At the end of the first inning the score stood 2 to 2, and at the end of the fourth was tied at 4 to 4.
As the fifth inning came on cool gusts of air blew clouds of dust from the diamond and a thunder shower was seen to be approaching. Play was fast and the 'Varsity boys succeeded in getting in one run in the first half of the inning, making the score 5 to 4. Stahl stepped up to the plate for Washburn with a determined look. Meantime, the fans were trying to rattle Pitcher Stanley by every kind of heathenish noise conceivable. When Stahl "laced out" a two bagger and Irean immediately followed with a two base drive bring him in, Athletic park was not big enough to hold the crowd. When the yelling had ceased Irean was perched on third base with the score 5 to 5 and no outs. Five full innings is counted a game and all that was necessary for Washburn was the scoring of the man on third.
At this juncture, however, it began to rain, and Stanley demanded the umpire call the game. This he refused to do and play was resumed. But Catcher Curry's diplomacy was equal to the occasion. He stepped several feet to one side of the plate out of reach of the latter and leisurely caught the ball as Stanley threw it. "One Ball! Two Balls! Three Balls!" By this time the diamond was deluged and the umpire himself was forced to run for shelter. The decision was of course "no game."
The Beta boys played a practice game with the Indians on Washington's birthday. The gentlemen of this fraternity will organize shortly for a game with the Topeka society boys.
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KANSAS COLLEGE PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Annual Convention and Banquet.
The sixth annual convention of the Kansas College Press Association was held at the Eldridge house yesterday afternoon. Eleven publications were represented. The principal address of the day was made by Colonel Learnard of the Lawrence Journal. Other numbers on the program were;
Part 1—Seven minutes papers.
"Enlargement of the Scope and Efficiency of the Association," Harry J. Myers, Western College Magazine, Kansas City; "How to Cultivate Genuine College Spirit," W. R. Manning, Orange Basket, Baldwin; "How to Deal with Politics," J. Floyd Thompson, Cooper Courier, Sterling; "The Weekly in Preference to the Monthly," D. T. Schoonover, Washburn Review, Topeka; "Illustrated and Souvenir Editions," Frank J. White, Ottawa Campus, Ottawa, The Staff, of What Size, of Whom Composed and How Chosen, F. H. Wood, K. U. Weekly.
Part 2. —Three minute papers—Finances.
"Local Advertising." H. O. Caster, Ottawa Campus; "Assured Students' Support," C. A. Beauchamp, Wesleyan Advance, Salina; "An Associated Bureau of Foreign Advertising." J. W. Glasgow, University Informer, Holton.
Departments—"Editorial," J. H. Lamb,
College Coyote, College of Emporia; Emporia;
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M. L. Scheffer, The Midland, Aitchison.
The program was followed by a business session. The delegates then sat down to a banquet, served at Weideman's. An account of the discussions at the convention and the full text of Col. Learnard's address will be published in our next issue.
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