The Indianapolis journal., 1902-10-01
new YEAR BEGUN AT |. U.
INDICATIONS ARE THAT THE EN-
ROLLMENT WILL REACH 1,4oo.
Many Changes I'm the Faculty-Notre
Dame, Unable to secure Coaches,
Has Placed Old Men I'm Charge
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Sept. 30.-Indiana
University opened this morning, and the en-
rollment viii show a large increase over all
previous years. Last year there were 1,2S5
students enrolled throughout the year, and
it Is very probable that the 400 mark will
be reached this year. Nearly every county
In the State is represented and majority
OF the high schools OF the State are turning
their graduates into the State University.
From every standpoint the outlook for a
successful year is very bright and promises
to be the red-letter year in the history of
the institution The law department will
show a big gain in enrolment over all past
years because of the scholarship system
which provides free tuition for two stu
dents from each county
There have been many improvements
made in and about the college since the
close of last term. The campus on the
south side has been inclosed by a stone
fence which extends the length of the
campus alongside Third street. The ath-
letic field, known as Jordon Field, has
been improved by a new board fence which
Is now nearly completed, and the mems
gymnasium is being painted. which will add
much to its appearance. Besides these
changes the new Science Hall is nearing
completion and win be ready for occupancy
by the 1st OF January. This will be the
largest building on the campus and will
1t Is to be occupied by the departments of
physics, pedagogy and philosophy, and the
administrative Offices will also be moved
into this building.
Several changes have. been made in the
faculty. DIR. w. L. Bryan. formerly head
OF the philosophic department, was made
president Of the university to I'LL the vacan-
ey Of Or. Joseph Swain. who resigned last
June to accept the presidency Of Swath-
more College in Pennsylvania. DR.. l.. G..
Carson, late professor in Harvard, has been
selected as acting professor OF philosophy.
Professors Simpson and Stevenson, both OF
the English department, have returned
from years study in England and Eu-
rope, and Professor Frank Adelotte, in
structor in English. is absent on leave OF
graduate work. Prof. Frank B. Andrews
has returned from the University of Leip-
sic, where he lately received a doctors de-
gree. and viii instruct In botany this year.
Miss Fannie Z. Wakely and Prof. Edgar H.
Sturtevand, instructor in Latin, are away
this year, and their places Will be filled
by Misses Triplet and Berry and Prof
Charles Leckrone. The department OF bis
tory will be increased one member by Pro-
fessor Ogg, an alumni Of this institution,
and also the department of mathematics by
Professor Glenn.
In the department of law several changes
have been made. Prof @. L. Reinhard is
now dean Of this department by the restg-
nation OF Prof. w. p. Rogers, late des n.
who has accepted a like position in tae
University of Cincinnati. Prof. II. f. Glenn
ems now becomes acting professor in charge
of law. Associate Professor Clapham is abb
sent on leave for years work at the Har-
ward School of Law, and his work Is In
charge of Professors Milburn and Long.
The outlook for Indiana University in ath-
letics this year is very bright The football
team has not yet been picked, but there Is
plenty OF good material on hand, and Ii is
thought she will make good showing this
year.