The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-03
At THE STATE UNIVERSITY.

The first student who has registered in
the university from Spokane for years en-
rolled yesterday This was Oliver NJ. Cor
don, who enters the course IN mining en-
cheering. Last year two students came
from North Yakima, and one Of them, W.
r Morrison. has since moved to Spokane.
SO that now there are two university stu
dents from that city. There is also young
man from Garfield Whitman county. Glen
III. Trout.
Those interested In athletics at the uni
versify ara again cengratulating them
selves over the fact that Harry c. Coff-
man. manager Of the athletic association,
has secured one OF the positions in the IL
brary aud VIII therefore be able to remain
in college this year. Last year Mr.. Coif-
man was elected manager Of the associa-
ton after the withdrawal Of G. NJ. Lar
son. His administration was so vigorous
and well-planned that the association
finances at the close of the year were IN
better condition than they had been for
years. Mr.. CoHman's management OF the
intercollegiate meet last spring was partic-
ularly good, and handsome sum was net
ted for the intercollegiate association. OF
course, under such circumstances. the boys
are happy that he can remain with them,
Miss Ruth Harrington, Mr.. Harry +.
Giles and Mr.. Frank Giles all of the class
OF 81, visited the university yesterday.
Miss Harrington Will teach school during
the coming year at eYsler and Mr.. Harry
the coming year at Maple Valley,
The reception room in the university
building has heretofore remained snfur-
nIshed save for some benches and old
chairs. Registrar Davis has recently had
purchased a rug. n splendid oak table and
q number OF heavy oak chairs, and had
them placed IN the reception room. II now
presents a very cosy appearance.
Under a recent decision OF the attorney
general TO the state treasurer. the latter
that are presented at his office. with the
usual statement that there are no funds TO
pay them This deprives the warrants II
their interest bearing qualities, and they
consequently have a smaller market value.
A warrant dealer offered 4 per cent. pre-
MUM for last months issue, provided he
could have them signed by the state treas
urer and he himself would push the case
against that officer. In the meantime he
pays par for the warrants. The premium
Will be paid II he is successful in getting
the treasurer's signature.
Marion Edwards has resigned his posi-
ton as clerk 10 the registrar. and the place
has been offered 10 Miss Marie r. Joerndt,
who was last year assistant IN the L.
brary.
Forty-two new students had matrfcu-
lated up TO last evening. II IS not possible
yet 10 tell how many former students will
return. since Il takes several days for them
TO make their selection OF studies and hand
IN their blanks. II is known that many
viii be back within a week or two who
could not start in al the beginning
The report OF the expenditures Of the
university of Washington since April I,
1897. has been filed by Registrar Clark
Davis. out Of the appropriation OF
SIS 011 for the maintenance OF the uni
versity for two years S13. 1885 has been
spent, OF which s9s44.ls was paid for sal
aries. leaving s64576.f IL for the expenses OF
the university until April /. 1899 The
monthly salary roll amounts 10 s. 6s5. 81.
leaving a balance of she sl3.ei to cover the
expenditures for all purposes other than
salaries 70 the end of the fiscal term.