Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-09-18
L. STANFORD JR. UNIVERSITY.
Senator Stanford Expects to Begin Work
This Year-The Selected Site.
Isan rrancisco Rnlletin- sentemher 1zth

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General Francis A. Walker, of Boston, who
has been in frequent consultation during
| the past week with Senator Stanford in
reference to plans for the Stanford Uni
versity, left Palo Alto this morning ac-
companied by his wife and will return East
to-day. Senator Stanford went to the city
with General Walker
The past week has been q busy one for
| General Walker and Senator Stanford.
Three weeks ago T. L. 0lmsted, the land
scape gardener who laid out Central Park
in New York city and many handsome
estates in various parts of the country,
came here at Senator otanford's invitation.
Prior to General Walker arrival Mr. Ohm
sted bad gone over the entire ground of
Palo Alto with view of making sugges-
| tons concerning the site of the future
building of the University. General
Walkers mission to the coast was en-
tirely in connection with the Stanford
University. He came to Menlo Park
Immediately on his arrival in San Fran
cisco, and remained here until it was neces-
sary to start East TO be present at the
opening OF the fall term of the Boston
Technological Institute, of which he is the
President. It'may be of interest to know
that his visit at this time was made that
he might report concerning his obserya-
tons of university buildings in Europe
and the United States. by personal in
spection of the available building sites at
Palo Alto he has been enabled to view
what he has seen abroad in the light of
expediency and adaptability to the condi-
tons here. He went to Europe at Senator
Stanford's request, visiting the German
Universities and many leading institutions
of learning. He has had wide experience
in educational matters in connection with
the Sheffield Scientific School connected
with Yale College, and also in his present
position as President of the chronological
Institute. Having now viewed Palo Alto
carefully he will, at his earliest convent
enee, make a written report 10 Senator
Stanford, in which his views and sugges-
tions will be embodied.
WORK THIS YEAR ON TIE UNIVERSITY.
1t is said definitely that work will be be-
gun on the Stanford University during the
present year. From this it should not be
understood, however, that complete plans
have been accepted, or that even TIE site
has been definitely settled upon. Senator
Stanford has received the views OF many
leading educators and others by CONVERSE
ton and correspondence, besides those Of
General Walker. He is awaiting himself of
all intelligent suggestions and Information
which can be cleaned from many sources,
and then will decide personally upon the
plan for building which lie prefers as being
best calculated for the future as well as for
the immediate present. He has eXpecta-
tons of so far progressing soon, however,
that start will be made this year. This is
his intention. In the conference concern
ing the selection of site of the University
Mrs. Stanford has been consulted.
THE UNIVERSITY GROUNDS.
Mr.. Olmsted has recommended that, to
avoid interference with what las been done
in identifying Palo Alto and the difficulty
OF harmonizing the University grounds
with Senator Stanford's private grounds, it
would be we'll to place the buildings at
some distance from the residence. He has
protested to recommend one site, which is
on high ground and which can be effec-
lively laid out. This site was submitted to
Senator Stanford, and was discussed by the
Senator, General Walker and Mrs. Walker
last evening. This is outside of the origi-
nal Stanford estate, but is included in the
present Palo Alto No decision has vet
been reached. Mr.. Olmsiead remains &C
companied by a force of assistants.
Senator Stanford's health has not been
very good for the past few days. and his at
tention has been somewhat diverted from
the University by the visit of Mr. Hunting
a
versity all possible attention. The site
recommended by Mr.. Olmsted is not def
nitely named at this time, as there may be
a change. 1t is on the southern part of
Palo Alto.
A Michigan Estimate of Sacramento.
A member of the G. A. R. excursionists,
who recently visited this coast, writes to
the Herald, published at Tecumseh. Mich,
giving a glowing account of the visit in
California. After speaking of the day spent
at San Jose, the writer says:
We all said, this is without doubt the
grandest ovation of orr entire trip. but we
had yet to visit Sacramento. We did not
dream what was in store for US at the Capt.
tai City, and were tempted to pass right
through, but wiser counsel prevailed. In
stead of taking the excursion boat from
San Francisco, we bid good-by to Frisco
early Wednesday morning and went by
train direct to Sacramento, arriving before
noon.
During the day we visited the State
Capitol, where the Legislature was in ses-
sion, and sat in the Senate chamber awhile
and then in the House of Representatives.
The building is fine one, but doesn't COM
pare with Michigan State House. We also
visited the Crocker Art gallery ana saw
fine collection of oil paintings. The rooms
of the W. Z. C. were open as usual, and
refreshments, plenty and free. to the G. A.
r. But the grandest reception of all was
yet in store The excursionists from San
Francisco got in about P NJ as also did
train bringing Logan, Alger and many
other big guns. In the grand Pavilion
tables were set. The building was beauti-
fully decorated; seventeen long tables COW
cred with snow-white damask were spread,
and chairs provided for about ., 1000 people.
One lady told me that over 500 fine loaves
Of cake were donated. The tables were all
loaded with the choicest provisions and
fruits, and as much more in reserve. Be
sides all this, ice cream was served and
choice cigars for all. What will You say
when | tell you that ) 500 bottles of the
choicest wines of different brands and 800
bottles of best champagne were also pro-
vided. All as free as water. After supper
came toas.s, responded to by Governor
SJoneman, Past CommandeT-inC Chief Bur
dett, Commander-in-Chief Faircbild of
Wisconsin, General Logan, Governor Alger
and others. During the entire evening
fine band was in attendance, and con-
tinually gave rs fine music After supper
the Topeka Flambeaux Club gave one of
their unique exhibitions of fireworks.
which was one Of the most beautiful ever
saw. We all said that Sacramento puts ON
the cap-sheaf and takes the cake