The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-27

that effected the year before in the
course of medicine. Various changes
have been made in the curriculum Of the
first two years. in medicine, in order to
secure the same perfect sequence In in
struction and more effective laboratory
work, and promise is made of the early
construction of new laboratories in the
departments of physiology, pathology,
and pharmacadynamics.
While the first-year class in the de-
partment Of dentistry proved to be
port shows that the school still continues
to attract many entering to advanced
standing from other institutions, and
that marked increase has occurred in
those from other countries. A decided
Improvement has been made in the grade
Of the technical work, which is being
attained through the extension and elab-
Grafton Of the laboratory method Of In
The Importance of the veterinary
school is set forth, and an earnest plea
made for more liberal support Of this i'm
pertant work.
The library of the university has rot
only been enlarged during the year, but
the very important work OF recataiogu-
ing has been accomplished, by which,
through a system of cross references, Of
both subjects and authors, it is rendered
completely accessible.
The year has been one Of great activ-
ity in the department of archaeology.
The result Of last years field work by
Messrs. Furness, Hitler and Harrison IN
the Maya hills, Of Assam, and Of Mr.
Culin among the Indian tribes Of the
Northwest, have enriched the Ethnolog-
ical collections, while that of Prof. Hill
precht in Babylonia, has exceeded those
of all previous years IN the extent ana
value of its finds, and in their archaeo-
logical Importance. 1t will take many
years to gather all the fruits OF THESE
Babylonian records; but Prof. Hllprecht
is so expert In handling the subject OF
his life work that. while the excavations
and collections are going on, he IS able
to determine point after point in the MIS-
thought of the dwelfers by the Euphrates.
The contributing membership in this de-
partment has more than doubled In the
year, and the resources considerably IN
creased.
A new system has been adopted in the
hospital of the university. This system
provides a graduate nurse to supervise
the work in each ward as safeguarding
that service on which sometimes as much
depends as on the skill Of the physician;
and also that the home comfort OF the
nurses and nurse students has been more
Notable events Of the year were the
opening of the new law school, with most
impressive ceremonies; the opening Of the
new museum of science and art; the lay
ing of the corner stone Of the memorial
tower and gateway, In memory Of the
sons of Pennsylvania who fought in the
Spanish-American war.
The reports presents, side by side, the
names Of the trustees Of the University
of PENNSYLVANIA, In 1900 and a. ,o the names
Finally, there is report of the treas
urer Of the university, Mr.. George L.
Harrison Jr. This report presents a very
complete summary of the financial OPP
erations of the university. It shows that
during the year under review donations
from all sources for university purposes
have amounted to 1851, 154 80. It Is In
year of the century that the aggregate
of contributions paid in cash during the
present administration namely from
and that in addition thereto there are
binding pledges in the treasurer's keep
ing to the amount of about $675,000.