Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-01-18
FRIDAY, JANUARY IS. 1901.
THE STATE UNIVERSITY.

II cHtS ana ADDITIONS 10 STATE lHStltu-
tons. a disposition seems to be manifest
ON the part of some to make everything
tiication of the state capitol While it
is a matter for just pride that the cap
itol shall be one to which every Mon
tanian can point without shame or ex-
cuse. there are other institutions that
are deserving of equal consideration
Especially is this true of the State uni
versity at Missoua. 1t is probable that
a comparison of the cost of maintenance.
which is the sole expense to the taxpay-
ers with that of similar institutions in
other states. will disclose the fact that
few, if any. are conducted more econom-
ically or at a less cost for work accom>
p.ished
Through the generosity of the national
government the State university is pos
sesscd of ample security on which to
float bonds for all of it's present needs.
ture. aside from maintenance, will not
be an additional burden to the taxpayer.
provided for its upbuilding In this /,
differs from other propositions that seek
to take money from the public treasury.
In referring to the needs of the UNI
yersity President Cra.g points to the
crowded condition of the library, which
should have been provided With home
of its own in the beginning. The new
building asked for will provide ample
room for the books and periodicals. and
also for the museum, whose needs long
since outgreW the accommoda tons pro-
vided. Provision has been wisely made
for the collection and interchange of
specimens. fossils, etc, but they are of
little value packed in sacks and barrels
stored in the basement
a similar condition exists in regard
to the gymnasium. The present rooms
possibility of any military drill The
growing needs Of the university will soon
for physical exercise, thus making more
necessary building especially adapted
for the purpose, provided with dress
ing rooms, baths, etc. which can not
now be supplied.
The dormitory or woman's hall, in
Guided in the plans for the considera-
ton of the present legislature, may not
he considered by some to be of so great
importance. but its need is felt and will
be appreciated by none more than those
attending the university from other
towns and portions of the state. Under
the careful supervision of a matron (,
would provide safe. comfortable and
economical accommodations for those
who are deferred from Attending. either
on account of expense or lack of &C
quaintance With some one with whom
they feel like making their home.
The plans, as outlined, include these
three structures, which. by relieving
university hall of part of its presan
burden, will meet the needs of the in
stitution for many years to come. The
design of the library, as submitted u,
Architect Gibson. is classical. tire,
stories in height. 1t is designed to b,
located on the north side of the campus
facing south and north. The north sid
being toward the city, it will be tn
pus. 1t will also look down stree
leading to the river where it will b
spanned by a new bridge The interio
will provide for the library. readin
rooms. museum, offices, etc.
Opposite the library, on the south sid
of the campus, facing north, will be tn
dormitory, also three stories in heigh
Being close to the mechanical ar,
building, it will be heated from the piar
there installed, the same as universit
hall. This is of sufficient size to provid
parlors, studies, Kitchen dining-roo
and ample accommodation for all st,
dents desiring to make it their HON
Residence at the dormtory would
optional, those preferring to seek a
commodations elsewhere peing pc
mitted to do so.
The location of the gymnasium is d
the cmapus between the library and ur
tho campus, between the librarya nd III
versity han. A one-story building S0Xl