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FC SAYS CHANCELLOR SNOW OF GOVERNOR ROBINSON
WH SE BUST WILL BE UNVEIL FEB. 22
Governor Robinson's Service to the University —Program for the Dedication.
—Tributes by Chancellor Snow and Dr. Cordley.—Something About the Bus.
Next Tuesday morning will be devoted to the memory of one of Kansas' great men and the University's most liberal benefactor. On that day the bust of ex-Governor Charles Robinson will be unvailed and presented to the University. Mr. B. W. Woodward, chairman of the commission appointed by Governor Leedy to select the bust, will present the bust to the state. Governor Leedy on behalf of the state will respond to Mr. Woodward's presentation, and will in turn, present 'he bust to the University. Some member of the board of regents will accept on behalf of the University, and the finely chiseled bust of Charles Robinson will have been formerly unveiled and dedicated.
The students have not been neglected however, by those arranging the program. Mr. P. S. Elliott, who is going to win first place for Kansas at the Oratorial contest three days later, will deliver his oration on "Liberty and Law." And by the way, no better tribute to the life and memory of Dr. Robinson could be made than the theme of this oration. Throughout his life, Governor Robinson stood pre-eminently for "Liberty and Law." All through the bitter Kansas strife, in which Governor Robinson took such a leading part he was the champion of firm but conservative action. When other leaders, actuated by a spirit of bigoted partisanship and mutual hatred, would have determined every controversy by indiscriminate fire and blood-shed, Governor Robinson, while standing none the less strongly for liberty, stood as well for humanity. It was ever his attempt to replace anarchy by law and order, and to combat frenzied radicalism with what may be called an advanced conservatism. His services to the state secured his election as its first governor.
His services to the University were no less conspicuous. What and how valuable these services were, cannot be better described than in the words of Chancellor Snow. Just after Governor Robinson's death, the Chancellor, writing for the Student's Journal, took occasion to say in part:
"When the state had been freed from the slavery element and the time for war and bloodshed had ended, Gov. Robinson turned his attention to the more peaceful upbuilding of Kansas. He recognized at once that the greatest need was for schools, not primary and common schools alone, but for institutions which would afford future generations opportunities for high and liberal education. During the entire war struggle it seems that he never lost sight of a purpose, formed upon his first arrival in Kansas, of doing all in his power to found a university. The first mention of his name in connection with the University of Kansas is when Amos A. Lawrence, of Boston, employed him to commence the erection of a school building on Mount Oread. This building was begun on the sight of North College. Then Gov. Robinson was made one of the two trustees who were given charge of $10,000 by Mr. Lawrence to be held in trust for the "Lawrence University." Again he mentioned as one of the directors of a college of high grade, to be organized by the Presbyterian church. Next he is named as one of the trustees of the "Lawrence University" in a charter granted by the legislature in 1859. In 1863 the legislature voted to establish the State University at Lawrence providing the city would in addition to other requirements furnish forty acres of land to be used for a University campus. This the city could not have done had not Gov. Robinson come forward with the proposition to furnish the required amount of land. This tract of land forms the present campus. It is well here to note that twenty one acres of this land were secured by Mrs. Robinson, who always efficiently aided the Governor he
every undertaking.
The University was thus given a start. After considerable delay in arranging financial affairs satisfactorily, a charter was granted by the legislature for the government of the University. Gov. Robinson was appointed a member of the first Board of Regents. As a Regent he always took an active interest in University affairs. This interest he maintained until his death. In addition to this gift of the original campus Gov. Robinson has at various times, made other donations of almost equal value. The block of land lying along the westside of Oread avenue, between the campus and Hancock street, was given by him with the provision that Oread avenue be graded by the city. This the city failed to do and fearing lost some unforeseen occurrence might deprive the University of the ownership of the property, he gen erously donated it without condition Once more the growing institution was in need of land; this time for the purpose of laying out a field for the encouragement of physical exercises. Gov. Robinson appreciated the need, and as he always had done proved himself equal to the occasion. He presented the University with six of the twelve acres of land which now form the McCook athletic field. It was always his outspoken desire to see the University of Kansas take a front rank among the schools of the United States and the highest place among the universities of the west
The final application of his large estate to the maintenance of the University will do much to bring about the accomplishment of his life's chief desire. This disposition of his property makes clear to the people of Kansas into what channel the Governor himself would have desired their memorial of his distinguished life and services to be directed."
Dr. Cordley writing at the same time and for the same publication ends.
VOL VI. No.3.
"In no line has he served the state better than in his unwavering friendship for our University. It was through him that Amos A. Lawrence gave his first gift for the founding of a college at Lawrence. It was largely through his magnificent gift of land that the institution was located here. He has done more than any other one man in shaping its history and stimulating its progress, and at his death he crowns the work of his life by making the University the heir of his large estate.
I am glad to add this tribute to the memory of a great man, for I count Governor Robinson one of our great men. He will seem greater in the eyes of the next generation than he did in the eyes of his own time. I see an effort is being made to build a monument to his memory. The people of Kansas will honor themselves in honoring one who has done much for our state."
To a reporter for the WEEKLY Chancellor Snow re-iterated the statement made by him in the above quoted article. "Governor Robinson," said the Chancellor, "was the strongest friend the University of Kansas ever had. There is no doubt about that. Amos A. Lawrence and Charles Robinson were the principal benefactors of the University in the early days."
"The bust is the work of Mr. Lorado Taft of Chicago. The state appropriated $1000 for the bust and Mr. Taft agreed to accept this sum as his compensation. This is a very small sum for an artist of Mr. Taft's skill and reputation to accept for such a piece of work. Eastern sculptors would ask $4000 or $5000 for no better bust. The bust itself is one of dignity and strength and is quite a faithful representation of Governor Robinson. It represents him in modern dress, and in his everyday look and appearance. In this the sculptor has followed the modern dress, which does not drape a man in a toga, but represents him as he looked and was."
Mr. B. W. Woodward chairman of the commission, said of the bust when seen by a WEEKLY reporter:
Mrs. Robinson and Mr. Charles Chadwick were Mr. Woodward's associations on the commission. The exercises will be held in University chapel, Tuesday morning, February 23, at 10:30.
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WHO STOLE THE QUESTIONS?
SENIOR LAW QUESTIONS TAMPERED WITH.
The Senior Law class did not take the examination in Torts Thursday afternoon. The questions were prepared by Judge Riggs, the boys had sat up for two nights with wet towels around their heads "craming" and were primed for the "quit," but when the class met Thursday morning, Judge Green announced that the examination would not be held in the afternoon.
Class and Professora Indignant—Who Is the Curitip?
The questions for examination in the Law department are printed on the printing press in the north wing of the Fraser hall basement. The questions in Torts were handed to the printer Wednesday night and the type set up Wednesday morning. Some time between 11 and 12 a.m. m.some one broke into the printing office through an unlocked window, took the ink roller, inked the type and took an impression. The thief then got rattled, hung up the roller in the wrong place and forgot to wash off the type. This negligence on his part let the cat out of the bag. The printer came back, saw that press had been tampered with and an impression taken. Profs. Green and Brownell were notified and the examination postponed until Judge Riggs could make out a new set of questions.
Prof. Brownell when seen by a WEEKLY reporter said:
"No, the examination did not take place." Then the professor added with a merry twinkle in his eye, "Some Art student must have stolen the question. The theft was a coarse job. If a Law student had done it, he would have done it cleanly and in a finished manner. No trail would have been left behind. He would have put the roller back in its proper place. He would have washed off t the type, too. It was clearly the work of some Art students who wished to put up a job on us."
The people who are sorest over the whole affair are the Senior Laws They finished Tortis over two months ago. Since that time they have been daily wishing the "exam" would be set for an early date. This delay put the examination off still further and besides will doublest result in a harder list of questions.
JIM KELSEY HERE
K. U's Popular Best Ball Player in Town
—He Saw the Kansas-Nebraska
Football Game.
James Cezanne Kelsey 95, K. U's greatest base ball captain, is here visiting his Phi Psi brethern. Mr. Kelsey who graduated from the Electrical Engineering school has had a very successful career. Upon graduation he secured the position of city electrician of Hiawatha, Mr. Kelsey's home town. In the fall of 96 the Fort Wayne Electrical company announced a competitive examination for the position of electrical expert. Mr. Kelsey took the examination and secured the position.
Mr. Kelsey, who superintending the construction of an electrical plant at Lancaster, Fenn, fell from the top of a forty foot pole. His thigh and arm were broken in two places. For seven weeks he was in the hospital.
Mr. Kelsey has been spending the last few months at his home in Hiwatatha, and incidentally constructing a number of rural telephone lines. He was at the Kansas-Nebraska football game last fall and was thoroughly disgusted with the outcome of the game. "If the second half had been played, Kansas would have won out without cuidt," said Kelsey, but those fellows up there didn't care to play a second half. I got separated from the Kansas contingent during the game and made myself highly unpopular with the crowd of Nebraska girls. I found myself among, by stoutly shouting for K. U. every time a play was made and by expressing my opinion of the unsportsmanlike tactics used by Nebraska to delay the game."
Mr. Kelsey was one of the most popular men of the University. He was particularly prominent in athletics, having been captain of the baseball team and president of the Athletic association. Jim Kelsey and Dale Gear formed a battery whose work will long remain a famous tradition in University athletic circles, and without cast
UNIVERSITY DIRECTORY.
Chemical seminary, meets at 4 p.m. every Thursday.
Civil Engineering society meets at 4 p.m.
every Thursday 3 p. m.
every Thursday 3 p. m.
Electrical seminary meets at 9 a.m.every Friday.
Kent club meets at 10 a. m. every Sa-
rday.
Pharmacentric seminary meets first and third Tuesdays of the month at 3 p. m.
Natural History Journal club meets at 2 p. m. every Wednesday.
The Snow Literary meets at 7:30 p.m. every Friday.
Deutsche Verein meets at 5 p. m. every Thursday.
The Adelphic meets at 7:30 p. m. every Saturday.
Economic Seminary, Every Tuesday at t.
Historical Seminary, Every Other Friday at 4.
ing any reflections upon any 'Varsity ball players before or since their time, were undoubtedly the greatest pair of ball players that ever wore the crimson uniform.
Mr. Kelsey leaves today for his home in Hiawatha, where he will make his headquarters, until resuming his old place with the Fort Wayne electric company in the spring.
The Phi Gams Entertain.
About 200 invitations were sent out for the annual party of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity on Friday night at Pythian ball. There were a great many out of town guests, and the visiting Phi Gams helped to make this the largest reunion that Phi Gamma Delta has seen for years.
Pythian hall was very prettily decorated for the occasion, the principal decorations being evergreens and palms, which made an effective setting for the dainty party gowns of the girls. Evergreen ropes were hung from the center of the room to the four corners. In the east corner of the room were masses of daisies, charming against their green background. Lace hangings at the windows, couches and pillows helped to give the room a finished appearance. Under a canopy of evergreens surmounted by Phi Gam colors was the punch bowl which was gracefully presided over by Misses Annie Rohe and Marie Sinclair.
The programs had the shape of Phi Gamma Delta pins. They were small and tied with the fraternity colors, made very pretty souvenirs.
Music was furnished by Zeiler's orchestra of Kansas City.
Refreshments consisting of coffee and wafers were served throughout the evening in the balcony, which looked quite tropical dressed as it was in palms and greens.
Editors-Notice!
The editor-in-chief respectfully calls the attention of the staff to the fact that there is a WEEKLY bulletin board in Fraser ball.
Assignments and instructions as to the time of handing in copy were posted over two weeks ago. No notice whatever has been taken of these instructions. Notice of a meeting of the staff for Tuesday noon was also posted. Five members out of sixteen reported at the hour named.
This bulletin board must be watched by the staff and its instructions obeyed.
Debate Postponed.
The joint debate committee met February 11. It was decided to put off the final preliminary for the Missouri debate until two weeks before the inter-state. The debate was originally set for last night. This postponement will throw the preliminary into the middle of March.
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