The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-23
UNIVERSITY NOTES.

The university is to be accounted for
tunate that the loss OF DR.. Wooten as
member of the board of regents is SO near
ly Offset in the selection OF his successor.
the Hon. II, M. Garwood.
Mr.. Garwood is native Texan, having
been born at Bastrop in January, 1864. He
is a graduate of Nhe University OF the
South (Sewanee). having taken masters
degree at that institution before reaching
his majority. Among the many trlumphs
of his school days was the winning OF
the Southern intercollegiate oratorical
medal, ono Of the contestants being the
Hon. j. w, Bailey. He read law IN the
Office OF Governor Sayers and was admit
ted to the bar in 1850. In 1886 partner
ship was formed between him and Prof.
Bats, row of the law department, whlch
was terminated by his election to the
county judgeship in 1889. In 1887 lie was
member of the State Legislature, and In
1889 was elected TO the State senate. At
ter brilliant career in this body he re-
tired from politics, and has since that
time devoted himself assiduously and sue
vessfully to his profession. He has re-
Gently formed partnership with Brown &
Lane OF La Grange, at which point he
will hereafter reside. 1t Is confidently
expected that the same qualities which
brought him success in politics, and dis
tlnction at the bar, will make him an ideal
regent.
Colonel T. w. simpkns of Dallas. re-
Gently elected professor OF law, is ex-
peeted in Austin shortly. At this time the
new schedule OF classes and distribution OF
work made necessary by the resignation OF
Judge Gould will likely be arranged. Judge
John G. Townes Is ut present In Colorado,
but Is expected home soon.
Architect O'Connor is busily engaged
preparing plans and specifications fer the
enlargement OF the university hall. Thirty
six rooms are TO be added, together with
tasteful changes in the architecture of the
building. which will add much to Its APP
pearance. No effort will be spared to
make this a modern college dormitorSs
and 1t is expected to be the center of life
of the students of tho university. 1t IS
confidently expected that the board and
lodging will be reduced to $40 per month.
This feature alone will attract many stu
dents to the university who would other
wise be unable to attend. 1t is UNDER
stood that the furniture contracted for the
east wing of the university Will be the
newest In design and the most substantial
to be had in the country.
Prof. David F. Houston is frequentinS
the libraries OF the University of Michigan
during the summer months Or. w. Il.
Bray Is in Washington. d. C.. preparing
his report on the botanical survey he made
In Texas during the spring months DR..
Bray stands high with the men OF science
in his line at the National capital.
When last heard from DR.. VIM. j. Battle
was minging with his old friends in Har-
ward university. DR.. Daniel A. Penick is
working in the libraries at Johns Hopkins
university, Baltimore. Or. l.. Il. Dickson
will be for some time in the University OF
Chicago, together with Prof. Putnam the
latest addition to the mathematical faculty
OF the University of Texas. From there
DR.. Dickson will go to the meeting OF the
American academy for the advancement
of science. held this year at Columbus, |
Ohio, Or. Halsted will Join him there and
both have prominent places on the pro
gramme of the academy, Probably no
other university In the United States will |
have two members OF Its faculty address |
this DISTINGUISHED body OF scientists
DR.. II. Y. Benedict writes that he will |
come to Austin about the 9TH OF August
TO be early on the ground in order to get |
his work In shape for the beginning of |
the session. DR.. Benedict is to inaugurate
the study OF astronomy in the University
of Texas and Will also assist In the school |
of pure mathematics.
Prof e. r. Schoch left Friday for his
home in San Antonio, where he expects to
remain about one month. making the final
revision OF his text book on chemistry,
which VIII soon be issued, Prof. Schoch
has been granted years leave of absence
from the university and will spend the
time doing advanced work In chemistry in
the University Of Chicago. He expscts to
resume his duties in the University OF
Texas in the fall Of 1900
Mr. Roy Smith, NJ. A as. and fellow In
history in Columbia university, New York
C!ty. left Saturday to resume his studies
In that institution.
Mr.. Walter f. Mccaleb. a prominent
sraduate OF the university, was recently
married in New YTrk cry Mr.. McCaleb
holds senior travelling fellowship in his
tory in The University of Chicago.
Miss Maude NJ. Smith. B l.. 90 Is visit
ing friends in Tyler and Palestine
Miss Harriet p. Evans B. S. 's7 OF Car
pus Christi, Texas, is visiting Miss Edith
Clark on University avenue.
Prof, Robert p. Lomax OF Itasca. Texas,
is studying In the University of Texas
during the summer months,
ENOUGH SUPPLIES
Governor Savers this morninc racaived