The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-19

have been graduated of whom ESQ are
now teaching in our public schools.
The States investment in the plant Of
this college amounts to not quite $4,000,
yet at moderate appraisal the present
value of the property is 100000.
A financial statement shows the re-
ceipts from October 1st, 1900, to Sep
TENDER Is, 1902, to have been S174,01502,
and the disbursements $173,9S3.S8, leay-
ing a balance of $31.14.
The directors are congratulated upon
their excellent and simple method OF
keeping the books.
1t is essential that the dormitory be
overhauled and repaired to cost $4,000.
A story can be added to accommodate 50
more girls at cost of $4,000. This APP
preparation of 81 800 is urged.
1t is urged that no reduction be made
in the $4,000 now annually appropriated
The following improvements are urged,
i'm view of the fact that we are only pro-
viding now for one-half of the girls who
are seeking admittance, and who are
willing to work for the education of our
children. A new dormtory capable of
holding 500. cold storage room and ice
plant. A gymnasium. library. man.
ual training department. An auditorium.
The UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CARO-
LIMA.
After a comprehensive survey Of the
University in the light of the great
source OF educational impetus in the
State, and brief review of its history,
some of the most pressing needs are
mentioned. These are modern, fire.
proof library building and a new chemical
building
The recommendation to the General
Assembly is that it continue the present
annual appropriation for maintenance.
A. AND NJ. COLLEGE.
Briefly the examiners express their APP
probation of the splendid work done at
this institution along industrial lines, and
then come to the most urgent needs, the
first of which is an increase of appro-
priation for it's annual support. There
are already 450 students and by June the
number will exceed 500. But the an
nual income is no larger than when the
enrolment was below 200. At least $751;
600 additional is necessary.
The consideration of an investment of
$50 goo in an agricultural building and
equipment is urged upon the people.
1t is recommended: 1. That the indebt-
edness Of $3.50 incurred for the re-
building of the burned dormitory, be
paid at once. End. That as soon as possi-
BILE the college be provided with the
following improvements: such increase
to its maintenance as will make the
States appropriation equal to that of
the IT, S. Government an agricultural
building and equipment; additional dorm
itories to accommodate 500 students: a
central heating and power plant, and in
connection Herewith an ice plant, cold
storage room and steam laundry; a suit
able chemical building.
CULLOWHEE HIGH SCHOOL.
The great and pressing need of the
people of this section, jackson county
for more schools and better teachers, is
dwelt upon. The appropriation of s., 900
in 1901 for the erection of a suitable
school building was not claimed, because
of the committees appreciation of the
financial embarrassment of the States
treasury. The donation of a suitable
site, however, has been secured.
The appropriation for maintenance Is
thought to be entirely too small, and
it is earnestly recommended that the
annual appropriation hereafter be SO, 600,
as lit is unbecoming the dignity of our
State to accept the valuable services OF
such men as this superintendent and his
assistants at so small a stipend" ($1, 800
for the three).
BATTLE FIELDS.
The Cuilford Battle Field and The
Pot in,
Fender county, are placed Intentionally
among the educational institutions of the
State.
The continuance of the present appro-
priation to the former is unhesitatingly
recommended, and moreover the Governor
is asked to use his influence with North
Carolina Senators and Representatives In
behalf of government aid.
AS to the latter, the same annual APP
rropriation as to the Guilford Battle
Field is recommended, $500: also that
government aid be solicited.
a. AND NJ COLLEGE FOR COLORED
RACE
Here IS roast" In speaking of the
results of the establishment of this In
stitution, the examiners say: From its
inauguration until two years ago, this
college received both males and females
it is now held this was not satisfactory
and the girls have been excluded. Its
first result then is to say to the colored
race your moral standing is such that
CO. education is impossible. and on North
Carolina to impose the increased expense
of establishing and maintaining separate
institutions for the sexes, thereby giving
strength to those who insist that the
taxes of the whites should not be APP
piled to the education of the negro; in
this result we are of opinion that this
college has added tremendously to the
difficulties which already oppressed our
State; it has unju5tly assailed the moral
character of the colored race; it threat
ems to increase that darkly threatening