Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-05
CHARLOTTEsvILLE.
Funeral of Colonel Duke-Univcrsity
Scholarships-SchoO OF Methods.


CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, July A.
(Sptcial)-rhe funeral of Colonel Duke
took place from the Presbyterian church
yesterday at r. NJ. The body was brought
20 tho city from sunny Side" where the
fine old gentleman breathed the last OF q
wel-spent life. The Masonic and military
Veteram escorts met it on the outskirts
of the city, The church, large one. was
full to overlooking, in spite OF the intense
heat. The services were conducted by the
pastor the Rev. DR.. G.. l.. Petrle.
BY a recent provision made by the
Board Of Visitors of the University of
Virginia, six scholarships, each carrying
free tuition, exemption from matrlcula-
ton fees, and an annuity for three years
of 800, have been set aside to be COM
peted for by graduates OF the Public
School. This is the first year under this
enactment of. the board and seven per-
sons competed. w. b. Stone, OF Roanoke.
and A. M. Dobie, OF Norfolk, won the two
scholarshipS-fOr only two are awarded
each year. If these young gentlemep are
earnest, well-trained students they can
in three years make the academic degree
or Bachelor OF Arts. and as these scholar
ships are ample to pay all necessary ex-
penses for three years, this much coveted
degree. representing a liberal university
education, is within their reach without
l cent Of cost 10 them or their parents
Candidates are at. no cost in standing
their examina tons, as their papers are
forwarded to the University through the
Public School authorities of their county
or city.
The School Of Methods is now in the
second week OF its session. Professor
Noah X. Davis has completed his series
of lectures before the teachers on psychoi-
ogy. To-day Mr.. Davis begins a course Of
lectures on logic and psychology at the
University of Chicago, 10 last through
the summer term. The series IS to be a
part of the regular university course,
under the appointed degree work OF the
institution This invitation to lecture at
an institution which commands the SER
vices of some Of the most celebrated
teachers OF the world Is a gratifying
recognition Of Mr.. Davis's great ability
and a high compliment to the University
of Virginia. The invitation is the outcome
OF a paper read by DIR. Davis before the
Baptist Congress at Chicago last winter.
Its value was recognized by Dr. Harper.
president of the University OF Chicago,
and the invitation followed
DR.. Kents lectures before the School Of
Methods will continue through the four
weeks course. DIR. Kent has won a fine
reputation as an interesting lecturer in
his School of English in the University
OF Virginia. The subject of his present
course is Nineteenth Century Men and
Movements" Primarily a course in Eng
lish literature. the discussion Is covering
a wide field in dealing with men who
have shaped English thought, literary,
political. and scientific. during the pres
ent century. On Thursday Dr. Kent Will
respond To a toast at the banquet at
Chanbsriin's Hotel, Fort Monroe. OF the
Virginia State Bar Association. His sub
ject will be English VS.. Latin IN the
Law"
Professor Albert III. futile, OF the School
OF Biology. has gone 10 Albany 10 attend
the National Conference OF University
Presidents and Professors. From there nc
Is TO go 10 Washington. TO he present at
the meeting OF the National Educational
Association. He ~ chairman OF the Com
mitiee on Botany. and IL is expected that
the report OF this commlttee will be one
OF the most interesting features OF The
meeting of this. distinguished body OF
aayants