Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-04-03

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Mr.. Tilton stated that some were present
perhaps who expected literary enter
tainment tonight. He was glad to state
that those having charge of the literary
very courteously gave way for the Farm
ers Institute, and believed all would be
greatly benefited and appreciate the
kindness bestowed in favor Of the Insti-
tute.
RELATION OF BIRDS 10 AGRICULrURE,
By Prof. Lantz, of the State ARri-
cultural College, was paper touching
upon subject rather new to this section
OF the state in many respects, yet was an
able article.
The chairman asked about the Intro
duction of the English sparrow into this
country.
Prof. Lantz.-Dont do it; positively.
don't. They introduce themselves soon
enough-too soon for our good and tbs
good of all other birds. They are q dis
gusting nuisance, and will drive out
all other birds. Had rather have the
locusts than the sparrows. They are
working westward. Kill them as they
come.
One gentleman asked il the English
sparrow was lousy. Yes; decidedly 90,
Prot Lantz answered.
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION,
By Ben C. Rich, was, indeed, an eluci.
datiye paper.
Prot Shelton followed Mr.. Rich, and
gave the assembly an address concerning
the State Agricultural College and its
workings. He stated that the Agri-
cultural College was the creation of the
nation by an act of congress, and that
every state received q grant of 1000
acres of land to each senator and repre-
sentative. Kansas, having two senator's
and only one representative at that time,
entitled her to $1,000 acres. By Legislative
enactment, q committee of three was ap-
pointed to select and locate these lands.
After many weeks of toll, the full quota
of lands was located, every 160 acres of it
being thoroughly suited to the making of
q choice farm for some one. Quite q
while after the committee had finished
their work, the Kansas Pacific railway
company made change in the survey
and location of their railroad. This move
ment took from the college lands 1852
acres, which have not, as yet, been made
good to the state. Our state agent at
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other lands granted to the state in lieu of
the 1852 acres deficit, with fair pros
pect of success. The amount derived
from the sale of the college land, the last
100 acres of which was sold last year, is
100000, and the amount is inalienable;
that is, only the interest thereon can be
used for anything, and that only for GER
tain designated purposes, prescribed in
the original bill The state must provide
necessary buildings. The money is in
vested in school and other secure bonds.
This is the wealthiest school in the state,
pays its own way and has money in the
treasury. To enter the Agricultural COL
lege, the student must be not less than
IA years of age, and be able to pass an
examination in the elementary branches.
Tuition free, except in printing and tele-
graphy, and that is free to women. To
the men or boys, fee of So is charged.
When President Anderson took hold of
the college, a radical course was begun
and pursued until it completely re-organ-
lied the classic course, and since the fall
of 1873 the college has been more and
more an industrial school. Four years
are required to complete the course of
studies. The branches taught are of
direct interest to the farmer. Every
student, male or female, must work one
hour each day as part of their study.
The student selects his or her own par
ticular trade in which they desire to be-
come proficient. The college has many
special features of value to all. They do
not guarantee every one attending the
State Agricultural College to be a farm
er, legislator, congressman or senator,
nor will they insure those who marry
a lady graduate of the college that she
will be an angel, perfect cook, or proof
against cause for divorce suit.
Mrs. Kedzie.-Of course, it is under
school she can choose her study and in
dustrial for each term. II the girl
wishes to, she can learn cutting, fitting,
etc. During the first term sewing is
taught. During the second year the
student is required to work in the kitchen
one hour each day only. Girls are
obliged to cook. There is plenty to do
with and to cook. Have regular dinner,
etc., each day and so much for each to
perform. On Friday lunch is nicely
served, and each member Of the school
partakes thereof. Articles especially
adapted to home cooking are at the dis
posal of the student. Third year n.y.
giene is taken up.
The chairman was called upon for q
speech, but declined, on the ground of
not being speaker, and after q few
presented this report of COM
mittee on resolutions:
Whereas, The people of Trego and
other western counties have enjoyed the
benefits OF the first Farmers Institute, |
and have pro6ted by the interchange Of
ideas, and the instructive and entertain |
ing papers read; therefore, it is
Resolved, That the hearty thanks Of
the people Of Trego and the adjoining
counties are hereby rendered to Prof. E. |
NJ. Shelton, Prof. David E. Lantz and
Mrs. Nellie s. Kedzie for their earnest
efforts to make the institute success,
and for the entertaining and instructive
lectures they delivered.
St +. 81 : S $ $s5s:: os~n'''ss.
The resolutions stood approved as re-
ported by the committee. Prof. Shelton
vote of thanks on behalf of
the college, and expressed themselves
highly pleased with the decided success
of the institute.
Mr.. Tilton.-Mr. Chairman: I am as
happy as anybody here tonight. I have
a right to be. Everybody who has taken |
a part in making this institute the grand
success which it has been has the right |
to be happy. It's importance to this re-
gion is underestimate by only those
who permit their private interests to
submerge. in their minds. the great pub
Lie interests of this immediate region.