The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-03-02


The Law School has been enabled to
increase greatly its usefulness by the
accession Of Mr.. Biggs, as Assistant
Professor. who has shown himself com
netent and skillful: and while its num-
bers have not increased it is beliey-
ed that its numbers will grow in the
coming year The action of the Su-
preme Court in establishing the written
examination as a test for the license
has given new vigor to the school, and
| may add, new dignity TO the profess
sion. For some years | have thought
that the quality of men entering the law
in the matter of general culture and
mental training was deteriorating. L
hone that this wise movement by in
creasing difficulties of entrance, will
elevate the whole idea of preparation for
the legal profession. 1t is eloquent tes-
timony to the effectiveness of the Law
School, that 10 out of the 20 cecip-
tents of license this year were from
the University; and II were from the
class of 1899.
The medical school maintains
hearty growth. Great Improvement
has been made in the Pathological Lab
oratory and the Dissecting Hail. which
have facilitated the work of instruc-
ton. .Twenty-one out of the forty
three members of the Department are
in the second year, which is favorable
indication of the genuine character Of
the work done, in the school, for 1t IS
always to be remembered that it IS a
Medical School and not degree giving
college of Medicine. The course given
in the school is now recognized by al
most all the diploma granting colleges.
The repeal of the dissecting law Jeo-
pardizes the existence Of this school, for
without dissecting material, it would be
necessary to close the school.
The school of Pharmacy \enters its
second year of life under prosperous
conditions Its numbers exceed those
of the Pharmaceutical DEPARTMENTS of
Vanderbilt and Charleston, and in ma
terra medica specimens and i'll cup
ment for practical work, it is now
among the best in the South. If the
State Board of Pharmacy shall see fit
to recognize its diploma, its power will
be greatly enhanced
| recommend that the usual sum OF
100000 be appropriated to the mainten-
ance of the Summer School, which is
doing an important service to the edu-
cational life of the State. The most
teachers of the State gather
at its annual sessions, and under the
able management of Professor Nj. G.
s. Noble it may be expected to increase
largely its area of patronage.
The income of the University is entire
" consumed in the service of the Pro
fessors and the bearing of the running
expenses of the plant. No margin is
left for the purchase Aof needed appara-
tus or for the employment of sufficient
assistance in the various de-
partments. Neither can any proper eX-
preston of the University's usefulness
be made to keep pace with needs and
of the time. 1t will be seen
that none of all the income is spent for
though the maintenance of the
plant is by its nature costly. This means
that four-fifths of all the money touches
the boy directly in the class ROOM The
other fifth is spent for economical llv-
ing expenses. and there is nothing for
needed building improvements. The
money spent here is spent for the body $
training. and not for lands and build
ings. and it is believed that no similar
institution in the South spends so large
a part of its income for instruction. and
so small part for land and buildings.
This is the States prophecy. Its useful
ness should be kept intact. \
During the last two years, loans have
been made from the Deems Fund of
fifty-eight students The total amount
of the fund is S19,065.40. Amount on
hand, S1,94619. The University derives
no income from the fund. It was es-
by the Rev. Charles f. Deems,
ID. D.. LII. d.. as memorial to his son,
Lieutenant Disosway Deems, and was
augmented by the munificence
of Mr.. William II. Vanderbilt. The
fund is loaned both interest and princi
nal. to students in the University, on
note with security. at 6 per cent. As
fast as payments are made, new loans
are made. thus continually adding to
the principal fund.
The following gifts have been receiv-
ed since the date of my last report:
l. One Scholarship given by James
ID. Murphy, 81, of Asheville.
2. Potter Collection Of Medical
Books and Instruments by Mrs. II. w.
Potter. of Wilmington.
3. Handsome Globe for Library, by
III Adppd Sigma II paternity.
/ have to report that the foundation of
the Alumni Building is completed, and
presents a very beautiful and imposing
appearance.
The Treasurers statement of funds
available shows that there is not suffi-
cient money on hand to carry this need
ed work to completion. 1t will take
$4,000 to enclose it and protect it from
the weather. / should be glad to have
the sense of the Board in regard to some
feasible method of securing this sum.
AND DOCKSTADER.
Tonight at the Academy of Music,
Primrose & Dockstader's American min
strels will be seen for the first time in
this city.