Arizona republican., 1901-10-01
THE UNIVERSITY
The Opening Year Is Most Promis-
 ing One.

Tucson Ariz., Sept. 29.-(Sps COZ respondence of The RepubIican.)-In spite Of the recent strife which has stirred social circles and brought about such radical changes in the university, the attendance this year is larger than ever before. Matters have been set tied peacably outside of court and fOr- mer President M. NJ. Parker departed with his family last Friday to reside in his old home in Pasadena, Cal. Prof. Adams has taken up the duties of the office left vacant by Mir. Parker and the routine of college life has gone on un- check ked by the changes. Al the pres ent writing the enrolment shows an increase of some twenty students over the attendance at this time last year and a few who have been late in reg istering were unable to obtain rooms in the dormitOry. everything at present available is occupied. How eVer some changes and additions. are being made so as to accommodate the present numbers.
 IL is gratifying to be able to state that the graduating class this year already numbers nine. with prospects, that this number will be slightly in creased before the year closes. This triples the class of last year and more than doubles the number of graduates of any year in the history of the insti- tution. It is also more of q pleasure to know that this increase is permanent, as the freshman class far exceeds any previous years enrolment. With hardly an exception the register holds. the names Of all of last years students listed for another term and shows pleasing additions from the territory q: I-- and a6iarapt
 Captain Cole has been secured by the board of regents to take charge of the military department. He will also as sist in teaching and the faculty will be so shifted that the field which Prof Adams new duties as president require him to drop for Q time at least will be fully covered. The new commandant assumed the duties Of his new position Thursday and rapid. far-rea ching iT.l provements arr confidently expected 10 make their appearance in the near future. A requisition has been made upon Washington for telegraphic sup plies to fully squip the signal detach- ment organized last year and later in the year will fellow q complete equip ment for all varieties of field practice in this branch of military science. Cap tain Cole also takes charge of the cadets in barracks and apartments are being fitted up to accommodate himself and family at the dormitory.
 The past week has been one of or- ganization in nearly every branch, of which organizing movement athletics has received a goodly share. At an athletic mass meeting of the student body last week officers were elected anI committees appointed to look after the interests of foot ball. base ball. tennis. basket ball. golf and track athletics. The outlook in foot ball is more pleas ing than ever before. the old men have profited by a years eXperisnce and the list of new students contains some good men of experience. The prospect for games is d little better than that of last year, as the prospect i've list includes games with the Phoe- nix. Indians. Normals. and Pomona coll ge. besides the games with the local teams. The team will meet t. select a new captain soon and Prof. Skinner will doubtless be retained as coach. The tennis team will be some what weakened by the absence of MT.