The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-01
RECORD OF THE YEAR.
State Agricultural College at
Pullman.
REPORT OF PRESIDENT BRYAN.
Splendid Progress Made in All the De-
ents-Dimculties Which
Had to Be Overcome.

The following interesting letter from
President Bryan, Of the state agricultural
college. shows how splendldly the purposes
Of the institution are being pursued. Over
coming the difficulties incidental to its
starting 1t now bids fair to be one of the
finest institutions in the state:
Pullman, Wash. Jan. 10, 1898.
Gov. John II. McGraw. Olympia, Wash.
Dear Sir: Knowing your deep interest
In the growth and welfare of the agricul-
tural college 1 take occasion TO report TO
You in an informal way and simply for your
Information its condition and progress.
Following the session of the last legisla-
ture we proceeded to purchase the land
directed by Its acts and 10 build the build
ings provided for. The pisgery and dairy
buildings were constructed after modern
models and in an economical way and are
very satisfactory. The principal building
to be constructed was the girls dormitory.
for which $4,000 was appropriated. which
sum was 10 include the cost of heating,
lighting and furnishing. We employed the
architects who had rendered such salts
factory service on the administration build
ing and We were thus enabled TO complete
the plans and advertise aud contract fol,
the building very promptly. So large a
building could not of course be gotten ready
for the beginning of the fall semester. buc
IL was completed in good time and wis oc-
/ am very anxious for you TO see 1t and
know that you viii be greatly pleased with
Ii. IL Is q source of surprise 10 every one
how IL could be built and furnished for the
money. The building is about 156x90 feet
over all. and consists of fine basement
story wholly above ground and two stories
and attic above the basement though the
attic Is not yet finished If at any time in
the future 1t Is desirable to finish the attic
1t will provide accommodation for twenty
FIVE more students. We have a fine look
ing building without, and 1t is a beautiful
building within. and is admirably ar
ranged for the purpose for which IL is
intended. Mr.. !. J. Browne, ot Spo-
kane. formerly of the state university
board. whom think you know, when en-
tering his son here the other day said that
In point of comfort, excellence of arrange
ment and beauty, 1t surpassed any he had
ever seen, considering the cost.
Our heat, light and power plant could
not be commenced until after the close Of
the spring semester and a succession OF
unfavorable delays has prevented its COM
pletion until tie present time. However,
we have been able to warm the buildings
fairly and hope to have the work soon com
pleted. 1t will be. we believe. a very
unique and successful plant. 1t will repre-
sent about $1,000 when completed, includ-
ing the materials from the old plant and the
machinery purchased from the Morrill, fund
for the purpose OF Illustrating the instruc-
ton In mechanical engineering Before
making these purchases from the Morrill,
fund we consulted the department OF the
interior as TO whether they would be le-
climate charge upon that fund and acted
upon their advice.
The present year is highly successful. The
curriculum OF st Idy adopted ever a
year ago Aas been rendered more
perfect in some particulars and is
exceedingly satisfactory. The addi-
tons 10 our faculty have been satisfactory
and the members, old and new. are doing
good work. The same may be said of the
entire student body. The enrolment now
has reached 20 and there is no doubt that
il will reach so for the year exclusive of
the school OF dairying. The attitude6Cf the
press throughout the state and OF the cit
liens seems 10 be excellent and all seem 70
feel that the old troubles are a thing or
the past The leading papers OF the state
are hearty in their support and proffers OF
assistance in promoting the success Of the
institution in It's agricultural ana educa-
tbonal work The Post-Intelligence the
Tacoma Ledger and the Spokane Review
have repeatedly asked for matter which
viii DE Of interest TO the farmers. The
farming community have been supplied
with number OF valuable bulletins for
which we have had many warm thanks.
Since the issue tf bulletin l. We have re-
ceived. I should think. more than - APP
plIcations for that hulesE and for being
u1ac.,d permanently on oar mailing list
We have been able 70 conduct a series OF
successful farmers Institutes % the great
satisfaction az the farmers and fruItgr0w-
e~s One now in progress az North Yakima
is attended BY a large and enthusiasts
body ~ farmers The limitations Of our
means prevented our extending the work
in this direction 20 meet the demands or
fhe rs-aple. We will hold again ia Feartl-
airy our winter school Tor farmers here at
the college and the prospect is that * viii
be well attended
The most unique and important feature
IN The line 90 agricultural cf00aton before
ms - the proposed school Of da!ryfnr "
THE rresen; progress and prospect % -hA
sa{~,shr interests - this state are good
ard the natural advantages are such as 10
v-arra,t is announcement There are r,+
tass than seventy creamer.es IN the state
and the prices received Tor tire groduct are
good II. however. dairy.Dg is made a s-s--
cess here 10 must BE- by GYMS - the paaIte
the very best product ana establishing a
rersIfatton fer g.. The doing th.s depends
,,rssn the intetli Sence. kDoWies&Ee AMI SKIN
~ ina 8alrymen. hence the necessity al
ms funcfure Of the most thorough ara
rauaoetsut instruction. The states % Wis
.,.,rsiu ard Mlnucsots have converted them
saf,-~s into great and prosperous aat~.-
crates BY the esta hliShEaent 81 schools ~
lsas~x-sne IN comes sEoH W1fH the.r sar..,.s