The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-15
RICH GIFT TO WABASH.

Hon. Simon andes Oners $50, 900 on Con-
dition that an Equal Sum BE Raised.
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
CRAwFORDsvILLE, Ind, Juno 14.-This
morning, at 9 O'Clock, the trustees of Wa
bash College met in semI- annual session at
the Yandes Library Hall. and the meeting
continued throughout the day. A commit
tee to consider the general financial oondi-
ton of the college was appointed, consist
ing of Messrs. Kane, Tandes, Thomas But
Ter and Paxton. Rev. +. B. Thomson, the
librarian, reported that the books were
more widely read than formerly. and he
advised the subject classi tication of the
books. During the past year 1909 new
books were received.
Hon. Simon Yandes gave the college $780,.
600 on condition that $50, 900 more be raised,
and then the SEQ, 900 thus secured to 60 to
the general endowment funds of the COL
Iege, the interest TO be used in the regular
current expenses of the institution. With
this Sc, coo the sum total given the college
by Mr.. Yandes reaches $4,000. A COM
mittee was appointed to raise the extra
$50, GOO, consisting of Kew. Charles Hutchln-
James L. Orr and Prof. j. l.. Campbell
They will endeavOr to raise the amount
this fall.
President Tuttle made his final report to
the trustees, and reviewed the progress of
the institution.
The trustees elected for the term of 1892
90 were ID. p. Baldwin. NJ. L.. Haines, o. NJ.
Gregg. A Thompson and j. +. futile. Jo-
seph Milligan declined reelection. He
has been trustee twenty years. There
will be no steps taken this year toward CO.
education. The board will continue it's ill.,
vestIgation into the matter of selecting q
president. A man residing in Pennsyl-
vania, who Is prominent educator, has
been hit on. but tho faculty guard his
name. The board organized by eleoting
DR.. Kane president, with the other officers
the same as last year. The only change in
the executive committee Is the substltu-
ton of Gregg for Millgan. Rev. Il. j.
Cunnin gham of this city, was put upon
the instruction committee. President
Tuttle is now professor emeritus. With
half SALARY. Professors Studiey, Thomas
and Kingsley were elected TO their several
positions. After a general discussion about
the college finances the board adjourned
until tomorrow afternoon.
The annual meeting OF the alumni assO-
citation was held this evening at Yandes
Library Hall. For the first time in years
After tho business session was concluded
the members assembled around the annual
banquet board. The annual prize exhibit
tion OF the sophmore ana freshmen classes
was held this morning. Gland Travis, of
this city. took the first freshman prize. and
Losier ID. Yount, of TOWNSVILLE, second.
The FIRST souhmore prize was on by }. A.
Mckee Remington, and the second by
Clarence .. Stevens, of Vevay. John Blair
won the prize for junior essay.
Last evening the Phi Kappa Psi frater-
nifty banquetcd at the Mutt House. The
following toasts were responded to:
sour Birth" Ii. j. Millgan, indianapolis;
Indiana Gamma" Ed Mccullough; college
Fraternity," Prof. j. H Osborne, OF this city;
"NOsiri Fratres," Prof Joseph Lowe; The
Greek World" Rev. L. p. Thomson. of this city;
1.-THE Goat" j. l.. Shields, Sullivan; Tho Ideal
Fraternity" J. s. McFadden, Rockville.
The Phi Cams gave dance in their hall
this evening.
II. }. Milligau. of indianapolis, presided
at the laumni meeting. Charles Moores
of INDIANAPOLIS. was chosen president and
Professor Osborne secretary. Rev. q. ID.
Mccullough was selected TO deliver the adj