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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-18

The students OF Harvard and tho University Of
PENNSYLVANIA are 10 compete Tor a prize OF 500 Of
fercd by John G. Ropes. OF Boston. for the best os-
say submitted by "a candidate for degree IN either
of the above. institutions the subject THE Causes
of the Russian War OF ISL" April So 1885, Is named
as the last day for the receipt Of the essays whch
p, lac bonded , H.. dean OF Harvard College.
N"-stv OF Pennsylvania Eacn essay ~ to be slgnel
with an assumed nam" or motto. hut 70 be accom-
named hV "A sealed envelope containing state"
nent of the authors real name aad his academic
standing. The JUDGES viii be Professor Charles i.
A. Currlrr. of IN" Massachusetts Institute OF Tech
nology. Colonel Henry \ du Pont. Of Wllmng,0 IN.
Del. and Professor William Mil!igan Sloane. Of
Princeton University Il Is intend. that The award
shall be- made previous 10 the commencement eX-
crciscs Of Jane. 1879.
The scnll-ccnieaary OF the Medical College of
Western Reserve University Cleveland. Is to he OBJ
rcrred on February IS Professor William H.
WEIGH Of Johns ll)phlns University, viii give the
principal address.
The Regents Of the university have assured Prcs-
dent Ncum Of Wagner Lutheran Memorial College
that the name OF the Institution VIII not BE- changed
as contemplated. Wagner College which is located
at Rochester does not in all respects III the Re
gents definition Of college. but they have with
drawn their objections on account OF Il fear that
change would cripple III" Institution by invaldatlng
legacy Of about sl6s.OOD left 10 II by j. George
Wagner the condition that the name should re-
main unchanged.
Gilroy. 49, has been elected captain OF the Dick
inson College baseball team. ana Basst. 81 OF the
football team. The trustees OF the college have
dccrecl that beginning with the next college year
the requirements of admission for the modern Ian
guage course shall be the same as for the Latin
scientific course The Alumni Association will hold
"a banquet In the gymnasium on February -. Tay-
Tor. % mas been elected captain of the emma stun
team. The Reed Law Society has elected the fol-
loving officers: President, Nolgt; Vce-prcsidcnt,
Scale; secretary and treasurer. MacShcne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-18
CORNELL.
ATHLETIC ITEMS CHANGES ~ THE BULLETIN

STAFF
r,boc, y V rob = tSoeciaD-The football team
has chosen G.. L. Dyer. rs. temporary captain
Over has had little experience as university
player and considerable surprise has been ex-
messed at his selection. 1t is hoped that some OF
the Older PLAYERS will return to college next year
aud the choice OF permanent captain VIII De maze
from among them The first winter meet vi inc
athletic club will be held March The events VIII
consist OF sparrng and wrestling.
The Bulletin" the organ Of the University 'h''S-
tian Association, appears this term uHuei d "e"
management. Heretofore the general secretary Oh
the association has acted as editor pu' 10" INC
publication is in the hands of committee organ
ized as an editorial board, L. T. tnord being the
editor-in-chicf, and J. ~ Tichenor the business
manager.
Chancellor Kirkland of Vanderbilt University ana
Professor f. r. Hutton. OF Columbia. were recent
visitors to Cornell for the purpose Oh St"uS ms
equipment and methods. ,,,o. 60
4 hrndbaIl tournament in singles and doubles Tor
the championship Of the university VIII pt6i" o''
February ~ under the direction OF ths ht"'ttI'
club. The game has become popular mere. am
both the handball courts in the syihhs'u" arc wen
George w Gable visited friends IN the University
last week. and one evening faVoreu d s''a" ""''
ence with readings from his own WORKS. -. 60
Among the recent nonresident lecturers AT 'oi-
nell we're A. f.. Kennedy, Of the Edison lanoralol .,
who lcctured before the Sbley college s'uae',s on
Submarine Tclegrapnv." and Dr. w u. Eeau-
chan1p OF Baldwinsvllo, who lecturcd on imam
Lilo in Ncw-York in Relation TO Nature. Art and
Religious Thought" Many primitive Indian, iirple-
ments and specimens of art were exhD,ten;; rro-
lessor Gilmore, OF the University OF Hochester'
lccturod before the Christian Association on me
subject of ''l5ible Study" The Archtecturai Clup
has taken up the study Of Ruskin's Seven Lamps
OF Architecture" in its weekly meetings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-18
NORTUWESTERE.

Evanston. Ill. Feb. II (SpecaD.-The literary and
scientific organizations of the university have been
having interesting programmes lately. The Journa!
Club, OF the natural science department. Is COM
posed OF professors. instructors and advanced stu
dents. IL meets weekly. AT recent meetings Or.
Marcy led the discussion on natural history. re-
ports Of the Lewis and Clark expedition Of 1895
compared with such reports OF to-day, DR.. Phil
lipps, the relative proportions OF gases derived
from air and water OF aquatic animal life; Miss
Barber on the respiration OF plants; DR.. Crook on
the sand blast as geological agent: Mr. Kelley on
late discoveries among ParamOccum.
The Science Club composed OF professors of all
the scientific departments OF the university. meets
monthly. AT the last meeting j. V. Hall pres snted
a paper on Fat determinations IN the Water Sup
ply"
the "Deutscher Neren" held reception at which
200 were present and at which German play vas
presented with great success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-18
AMHERST.

Amherst Mass. Feb Il (SpcciaD.The case be
tween the photographer and six members OF the
sophomore class settled on Saturday by the
lawyers for both parties. The students are To pay
So and costs. which viii bring the whole to about
800 This is practical victory for the sophomores,
who before the taken TO court. offered TO
pay the plaintiff $50. which is much more than he
Will finally get.
friend Of the college who wishes his name 10
be unknown has given money toward establishing
q loan fund from which limited number or loans,
in small amounts. be secured by students who
are working their way through college. ana who
prefer - take assistance 10y way Of loans rather
than Gifts Preference VIII he given TO students In
the last two years % the course and as funds Tor
the aid students for the ministry are larger tihn
the funds other students those studying Tor
the ministry are dcbarrcd. Loans VIII De made IN
limited amounts, generally less than 800 a year.
year. Tor these loans the students note VIII be
be taken at per cent Interest payable the hrst or
second year after graduation. unless The student
goes 10 q higher proft ssicnal school. in which case
the time may be extended for three years.
Amherst's prospects FOR good athletic team Tor
the spring satisfactory. the success OF me men
who took part In the Boston Athletic Association
games of last Saturday better than was looked
for. In the relay race with Dartmouth n team OF
three freshmen and sophomore won In the best
time OF the evening 4. y. Brown. ~ took iirst
prizes the fOrty-yard novice and In the forty
yard handicap dashes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-18
VASSAR.

RESOLUTIONS IN HONOR OF MISS ELLA WEED.
PouGhkeepsie. y. Y, Feb Il tSpeciaD-At tho
meeting OF the Associate Alumnac OF Nassar COL
lege held in New-York on February 10. the follow
ing resolutions were Incorporated into the records
of the association in memory of Tvs late member.
Miss Ella Weed:
Whereas In the early death OF Miss Ella weed
the Associate Alumnae OF Nassar College has lost
one OF its most distinguished members ana efhcicht
workers. one who has been always ready with
counsel and sympathy In every work hitherto uh-
dcrtaken by this association. and who has served
three terms as It's president. in 1876. 1871 ana ls"'
and
Whereas She has reflected honor on her alma
mater to whose training She always ascGIhci
her success by her work In the cause OF education
first IN SPRINGFIELD. ohio. later in New orb ana
Dnally by her work In the formation oil hhIhhi \
college where her trained judgment ana rcaly
tact has successfully solved the various problems "i
arising from what was practically me-" departure
hrnent OF woman ono OF the larE" endowment
hitherto reserved to men alone. without opening thc
question Of cO-eluclton on IN" on" hand ana VII
ont sacrificing on the other the advantages Tor
women OF the same degree for the sam" Work as
l. now received 10y the men OF 'olunhih.
Resolved. That we. tn" Associaf" Aluilnae or
Nassar College. record ~" admiration win VIM n
We have followed the career or Enh Weed since
h.r graduation is73: tho gratitude We feel Tor th
work she accomplished. ana tn" respect ana love
with which we cherish h"r memory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-18
WESLEYAN.

Mddletown. Conn. Feb. II (SpeciaD.-The last
year examinations. There were ,thirty-four exami-
nations in ell. Much complaint has arisen on ac-
count Of the short time which was allowed. Some
Of the upper classmen had an examination every
day. In many the men were excused from
taking examination. but even then the week
has been great strain on all. 1t is hoped that
the mistake will not be made again. but that ten
DAYS instead of six will be allowed.
meeting of the scientific association was held
lcctursd on th> Electrical Fountain" Mr.. Knowles
designed perfected and operated this attraction ut
the Fair.
The speakers for the prohibition contest have
been selected by the committee of the faculty APP
pointed for this purpose. They Fisher, "a:
(iilleS 95; Hoffman, 80; Green, 20; Bristol, W.
and Nen 90 The contest for the prize offered by
several me bers of the faculty viii take place
about the first of next month. The winner Will
represent Wesleyan at the tri-Statc contest.
The prospect Tor a large attendance AT the col
lege banquet February - is good. 1t VIII be
held at Chafee's Hotel. stephen u. DIN. OF New
York. will be toast master
The college has passed resolution that nobody
but regular members of one of the three athletic
teams shall be allowed TO wear the cardinal W on
sweater or jersey.
initial banquet OF the Bridgeport Alumni Associa-
ton, held in that city on Friday night W. l.
Peek 49, treasurer of the Track Athletic Associa-
ton. has been elected member OF the Advisory
Board of the New England intercollegiate Athletic
Association.
The Spinney prize IN Greek will be held on Platos
"Crito' the history of Greek Philosophy. Paters
plato " and Grote's History Of Greece
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-18
BROWN.

Provllonc r. T., Feb. Il (SpecaD.-The Opera
Committee met on Monday AMI voted to nave the
ars nc. OF Prsciila printed at once. AMI nc otner
,,v, acts rs soon after possible. The parts nave
b..n been partially assigned. subject 10 change II
hotter ,a,cn, In any cas-. IS found. II IL "NpecteH
that the date Of the performance VIII be- May ~ il
and T.
on noxt Monday evening reception VII u ''n-
her.l :, Professor Thomas Davidson. OF New-N orH'
h- Professor rnrncs S.th. This VIII occur IN me
MUSHROOM Of the gymn lsiun Professor '"NluSP,i.,
Win ,r-aI on 'Nystcism." Among the guests y, q
BE- the students who are now taking courses III
Thc second public debate ~ tho brown University
Dcbtfing Union occurTn! ~ TUESDAY evening. ae
kuc.,an was "Resolvcl. That the signs oi the tine
indicate A d"r,ln" - The Republic
and also on" FOR the Athletic Association are soon
10 be- ratified by the students $50 - - ,,
In the Boston meet last Saturday ". D. Brownel
won second prize In the mile open race. AMI Nc
Cpn.h.r second prize I'm the high jump ,
Lot Friday night the House ~ Commons hah
thr,r annual banquet at The ST George care. On
THURSDAY evening the Phillips AndovcT Ciub had y
banquet n, which Dr. bancroft. the princlinl OF
tho academy. was tho guest ~ the evening. gooi
is mum her of AndoYer Alumni no" residing IN Prov;
,!cnce w1s prc.'nt. This club 3 doing active work
and BE- swelling the number ~ Nnloyrr men n
Brown. A. meeting of thu Prohibition cup.
Ia,cv 81 MAS elected president: t"o'Ei Vc'iIts'-
dent. l." Grand - secretary and treasurer i@K"y,
YOUNG. ~. AMI Nausu, -. VIII compose tn t."-
ccti'Nc Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-18
CIIIcAGO.

Chicago Feb Il (SpecaD.-The Government OF
san Domingo has recently Invited Professor j.
Lawrence Ioughn. mead professor OF political econ
o,nv 10 assist in putting that countrys disordered
finances on a firm foundation Professor LougLlln
has lust set out his mission. and Will be absent
from the university until April.
The presidency Of the Illinois Industrial rnlver-
sltv has been offered TO George T.. Vincent. Uni
vcrsitv Follow in Sociology and vice-chancellor of
chontauaun I'nversity He has not yet Indicated
hIS acceptance. -.
the dena =, r1ent OF oratOry and e!ocution in
torest is awakening In the contest to choose rep
resentafivc 10 the Northern Ora'Orlcal League Con-
test The local contest occurs on March l6, and
the winner will receive $50 prize from A. H.
Reaviil
on Friday evening occurred the winter meeting
OF tho University Union 70 wii2ess the award or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-18
WELLESLEY

Wellesley. Mass. Feb. y (speclaD-At the con-
clusion of the chapel services last Saturday morn
ing President William +. Warren. Of Boston Uni
versty n member OF the Board OF Trustees Of
Wellesley College. made the announcement that by
vote of the trustees February J. 1894 the inter-
nal administration of college affairs for the re-
mainder of the year would be carried on by the
academic council. acting through Miss Margare; t.
Stratton. professor of English. who had been ap-
pointed chairman of the council, and charged with
the religious services and the public functions Of
the college and Mrs Julia J. Irvine Junior profess
been charged with the general administration OF
collegiate business
MISS Zchring. travelling secretary OF the Inter
national Committee Of the Y. w. c. A., spoke IT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-18
THE WOMAN'S COLLEGE.

Baltimore, Nd. Feb. II (SpecaD.-The students
ara agitating the question of giving to the homes
~ residents more suggestive and euphonious names
than those they bear. They think that the
beautiful buildings in which they live are worthy
OF some more fitting designation than Home A.
Home g. and on. Home CO. being at present
in course OF construction There many appro-
pirate titles that might be selected from among the
names of the generous friends of the college. and 1t
is hoped that action this subject VIII soon
he taken by the authorities And al the same time
IL would he we'll to add characterstic name 10
the Woman's College, In order TO distinguish II from
several other 'womans colleges In the country.
Work the physiological building has been
discontinued owing to the bad weather The founda-
tions already completed, however. and the work
will be pushed forward as possible, so as
10 be finished at the opening of the fall term.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-18

New Brunswick. y. j.. Feb Il CSpecaD.-Thc last
In the series OF six special lectures was delivered
this morning in the Fine Arts building by Presi-
dent Austin Scott. His subject was Early At
tcEpts to Organize National Union. lnivers.ty
extensions lectures. In various courses. under the
anspices OF Rutgers College. now being given in
New Brunswick. Newark. South Orange Iladdon-
field, Red Bank and Freehold. Another centre will
soon De- established at Newton. In Sussex county.
Ionn Searlcs 81 has been chosen by the senior
class 10 Ill the Office OF Scarlet Letter historian.
made vacant by the resignation OF Il. = Philbrook.
Gplnp.or 80: Stout, -: l.itteil. 90 Mallory. ~;
Zabrishi, 90; Walters. -. and Meyers 80. repre-
scntei the college y. ". g. A. at the state conv:n-
Montc1ir ~, .
Daniel Hand -. has been appointed to I'll the
H. =. 90 Of Holmes Y. NJ. Dennis the Commit tee
~ ARRANGEMENTS for the senior class pay.
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PRINCETON.

4 NEW HOLDER OF OLDEST GRADUATE lo:>'i'S'
Princeton. ~ j.. Feb. = (SpeciaD- AleEander
Mazyck at one tine prominent member OF the
Charleston g. . bar. died at London. CanaHa' on
January O. He was born in Charleston in I"l'
and was the oldest living graduate OF princeton
College having graduated in $50 in class o.
fortv-three members BY his death "ii'am Gay
Wallace. Of Newark y. j. OF tho class OF ~ De-
comes the oldes, living graduate
The Rev. DR. Graham Taylor. professor OF ChTis-
tan sociology the Chicago Theological seminary
has been delivering during the last week course
OF seven lectures on "Christian Soc!olog! IN the
seminary chapel. AS result OF this visit N CON
ference of the professors and students OF the sem
inary n society was organized under the name OF
The Sociological Club OF Princeton Seminary. Dr.
PurVes WAS elected president. ana lour men Aoin
the middle class vice-presidents The ciuD VIII
meet twice month for the discussion ana ihVesu-
cation OF sociological problems, IL VIII nave a
reading room and library. and the intention ~ 10
cooperate i'll practical work with similar cIups
throughout the country.
The class OF 20 prize debate Will take place on me
evening Of Washington's Birthday In Old chapel
the United States depend more upon Europe than
upon her Protec;orate of the American Continents
Affirmative, McCol. 81: Perry, 9G; negative. Butler
'95: Harris. 81 The day Will also be celebrated by
indoor games held in the afternoon ana morning,
and oratorcal exercises held in the gymnasium.
Princeton will debate with neither Yale nor Har-
ward this year The systems OF debate In vogue at
each college are different that 1t is impossible
to find any common ground upon which TO stand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-18
PRATT INSTITUTE.

william p Lewis. the popular instructor In Span
ish IN the Department Of Commerce drrinG the
last three years has resigned in order 10 take UP
his residence in Cuba. His place Is supplied by
Senior Ponce Ge Leon. an experienced teacher.
Commercial DlctatioH," by y. =. Hefiey the
director Of the Department Of Commerce. has just
been received by the publishers. This book Is
compiled from actual business letters contributed
10y graduates OF the department. and the quality
" these letters is an excellent index OF the nat
ure IF the positions the graduates OF the depart
.ne1t Alag
Tie winter term class in laundry has ten stu
dents one OF them "A man who is training for the
business of LAUNDERING He is the first male student
eyer admitted to this class He has shown great
interest in IN" talks given the class on the erect
OF different kinds OF aika!i different materials on
the effects and tests OF buinR. and on the diner
cnce between wool. cotton and silk fbres. lie be-
loves that the laundry that makes a specially or
washing iannels and wooens without shrinking
them would make money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-18
COLGATE.

Hamilton, y. Y, Feb. II (SpeciaD.-The Rev.
Leighton Williams recently delivered course Of
lectures on "The Social Commonwealth"
The college has suffered great loss by the death
Of H. s. Molyneux '9j. who prominent in ath-
etics and in life of the college. AT the close
Of the last football season Mr.. Molyneux unan-
mously elected manager of the eleven for the
son OF 1894
Professor Ralph W. Thomas has made change
in the department OF rhetoric and oratOry. In for
mer years the members of the junior class have
given their oTatiOns in the chapel. They are now
delivered before the public.
The annual concert of the glee and banjo clubs
will be given here the evening OF February 81
on Washington's Birthday William II. McElroy viii
deliver an address before the Junior class and their
guests
S T. r. Cheney. "a. has been elected captain OF
the athletic team. The baseball mana cement has
obtained Mr. Sullivan, Amherst '92. the trainer
for the nine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-18

A. coilo1o Iae. cu,dov ofternoon. Lenten SER
,cca arc held in The college chapel FRIDAY after
roo. and are conducted by the Rey v. r.. Heyes'
rector Of St. Andrews Church, W tilcSie!' 'ro.es
sor ,ieorC. Harris. o. Andover VIII preach oeio'e
the cOlle,e tomorrow. =, 49,, ,,,.a..o- u.
~" College Settlements Association the iS S
were elected vice-presdents from Ne, ,e
Eushmore 81: Miss Bertha SrriDner' sp"cial.
Rober, \. Woods VIII address inc "c'Iss'ey s'n
dents on February o. on the College Sctt"hieht
work OF Andover House. Boston. . .,,
Miss Helen H. Webster. professor o. cI,ipa' Wv,
rh,lolocy f:ave n lecture the freshmen laSi
'rhursiay on "Philology." Airs. joseph LOOK ana
Miss Louise VI. IIodGkins visited ihe cY'isse o
CuneIav In the afternoon Mrs. Cook read paper
on The Parliament of Religions ,., =,
Miss Helen Hayes. professor OF ihatnsna,rs, 10
o;'rauiziuc a Geolrarh!c Clue among the students
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South IIa1ley. Mass. Feb Il (Sr eciaD-fhe Kew
7 G. Brooks Of Springfield conducted "A Lenten
service IN the chapel on Friday evening air. Ban
croft % Montpelier lcc'ured before the students
on Tuesday evening on The English Ballad
Miss Louise randolph. professor OF the history
OF art gave her stcreoptcon lecture on Nednes-
day evening On THE Sculpture OF Ancient Egypt
as Revealed lv tho EXcavdt'I To'nbH'
st Valentines Day WAS cel' bratcd AZ inc college"
various tables iudulging Ia NOR" or lrss pictcii-
t!ous "sprcais"
Pr,sidcnt Mead and several delegates from the
college attended the convention o. the coIles" J.
srnbly on The Place OF the College Woman In
CLIistlan Nolk.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-18
BRYN MAWR.

Bryn Mawr Penn. Feb. II (SpeciaD. -Professor
Franklin L. Giddings has been elected head of the
newly created department Of sociology at Column
bian University. This department is understood to
have a separate endowment of 10000, and viii
probably be the most richly endowed department
Of sociology in the country.
On Tuesday evening Professor Lawton gave a
lecture on "Catullus.'
ON Tuesday meetings in the four halls were held
for the purpose electing proctors ana on Wednes
day the proctoral boards had their first meet
inf, with the Executive Board of the association
Dr. Good of Germantown, on THURSDAY afternoon
gave the second series of Bible discussions before
the students, in their parlor in Memoir Hall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-18
4 PlRlDISE TOe EX GOTERNORS
From The Boston Advertiser.

from Inc Boston AlEtTtlStI
Congress is getting to he paradise for ex-gov-
ernors, for there less than fifteen nirm-
b"rs OF both branches who have had experience
In managing the affairs Of different states before
coming Washington. Gear. Of Iowa. who has
just been elected 10 the Senate. was Governor OF
his State for two years, and 50 was DinSley. OF
Maine. McCreary, OF Keatucky was elected Gov
crnor at the age OF thirty three. ana sat IN the
Executive chair for five years III the senate three
States-Illnois Tennessee and 'ieoTgia-are repre-,
scented wholly by cX-tiOVernOrs tul!om ana
Palmer, by curious coincidence, are both Ken
tuckians by birth. Palmer was Governor or Hi
nois In 1865 and Cullom several years later
Colqutt ana Gordon have each served two terms
as Governor OF Georgia. and both came directly
TO the Senate from the guberla toriai chair. mar
ris OF Tenn ssee Governor or that nioani an
State during the war, and his colleague. Bate mad
the distinction of unanimous re-elee ion TO, to the
Governorshp In 1884 Hawley. OF Connecticut, IS
an EX-GOVERNOR, and he is aSo North Carolina
man by b.rth, Vance. OF North Carolina; Goke.
OF Texas: Perkins. OF California; Shoup OF Idaho;
Proctor. OF Vermont. and Hi, OF New, iorK are
the other ex-governor Senator'S. Nearly All me
ex-Governors in Congress are leaders. TOO ana IN
the Senate chamber chance greeting OF Hello Hello.
eioverror.' VIII bring number or prompt replies
from different parts OF the Chamber.