The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12
The aalieta Daily Eaole gorms 4amuay 1893

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struction contains full information OF the
| conditions prevailing in connection with
our system of free public schools, giving
progress from time to time in al us oe-
tails, relating to the various districts ana
cities and towns. I invite your eareful az
tention TO this report.
In my judgment the apportonment 70
the several districts, etc, of the moneys
arising from the rental OF school lands
should be based upon the average daily
attendance of the several schools. thus re-
lieving the county officials OF the tempta-
ton to pad their enumeration, which ex-
lists under the present system and which
has not been successfully resisted IN all
cases.
The peculiar condition OF affairs prevail
ing in the Kickapoo country, where a large
and contiguous body OF land has been Sc
lected as indemnity land and reserved for
school purposes, seems 10 impair and limit
the resources of the people resident there
IN TO adequately provide for the mainte-
nance Of their own schools. Some meas
ure should be adopted 10 remedy these con-
ditions and assist these people to their
rightful participation in the benefits Of our
free school system.
I commend the several recommendations
made by our efficient and conscientious
superintendent to your thoughtful consid-
GRAFTON, feeling sure that you viii do all
that can De wisely done 70 foster and pro-
tect this most important branch OF terri
torial government.
THE UNIVERSITY
A report by the secretary of the board Of
regents of the territorial university is
transmitted herewith. showing the expen-
ses of the Institution for two years, ending
June 20. 1893, amounting to So. 1905. 81.
A full report OF the conditions and oper-
atoms and the needs of this important and
rapidly growing institution is made by
the president OF the board of regents and
is herewith transmitted TO YOU I cordially
indorse the recommendations made for ad-
ditionaI room and substantial improve
ments Of facilities required for the pro-
gress and success of the university.
THE NORMAL SCHOOLS.
Full information as to the condition OF
the territorial normal schools at Edmond
and Alva viii be found in the report of the
territorial superintendent Of public instruc-
ton and in the reports Of the presidents
Of these two institutions included therein
These reports show largely increased at
tendance at the normals, testing the room
capacity at Edmond and overwhelming the
limited space provided at Alva. Crafty
Ing progress has been made and these
institutions are fairly entitled to the fos-
tering care Of the legislature and liberal
provisions for means to carry on their good
work.
I invite your considerable attention to the
needs Of these institutions as detailed in
the reports referred to.
The president OF the board OF education
for the normal schools has submitted
special report detailing the action Of the
board under the law authorizing and di-
recting the erection Of suitable building
for the Northwestern Normal school at
Alva.
Contract was made for a handsome and
commodious structure suitable for the pur-
posed designed. The building has been
erected and IS now about completed and.
before the adjournment Of this legislative
body viii be furnished and ready for oc-
cupancy. IT is constructed Of the best and
most durable materials and will, trust
remain for many years to come, an orna-
mental and useful memorial TO the grand
cause of a free education and the training
Of our young people who aspire to fit them
selves as teachers in the common schools,
and an enduring monument to the generOs-
ity and sound judgment of people aspir-
ing to build here a state based upon the
broad principles of justice. good morals
and the free and liberal education of a free
people.
THE LANGSTON AGRICULTURAL
AND NORMAL UNIVERSITY.
This school authorized by an act APP
proved March Il, 1897, is in active and sue
cessful operation. The proceedings Of the
board Of regents in securing title TO the
lands and in erecting and furnishing suit
able building for the purposes designed
viii be found fully reported in the report
of the president and secretary of the board
Of regents and its condition and needs are
fully detailed in the report Of the board
of visitors appointed by me in accordance
with the provisions of law. In view of the
separate school system prevailing in this
territory this institution is justly entitled
TO liberal provision for it's maintenance
and support. Its usefulness and value
cannot be overestimated and 1 urge your
careful consideration Of the very valuable
suggestions made in the report sreferred
to.
THE AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANI-
CAL COLLEGE.
An elaborate report Of the operation OF
this valuable school Is made by the very
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affairs, 20 which your careful attention
is earnestly invited.
The increasing attendance at the college
and the great interest taken By our people
generally in the EXPERIMENTAL feature Of this
school demands ample bouseroom and ac-
commodations for it's work.
The United States government bountful-
" provides for the payment OF the sais-
res Of the teacherEaDd furnishes the most
approved and modern school equipments,
but the territory must provide the neces-
sary buildings and small fund for the
payment OF incidental expenses We have
erected this year a building necessary for
the accommodation OF the machinery and
appliances for instruction IN the mechanic |
arts. AZ a cost Of about t150]- The funds
for this. Improvement are derived from the
school land rentals apportioned 20 the use
o. this college. I VIII not indulge in a
repetition az the fun detailed information
contained In the report o. the board.
Il IS evident that the growth and pro-
gress Of thi substitution must stop where
Il Is and Is influence be much retarded
and impaired unless provision Is made for
the erection OF suitable buildings for is
reasonable accom- notation
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