The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1905-06-16
THE UNIVERSITY.
TallaAAssee Is he Only Logical Site

TallaAhsSee Il the OAly Logical Site.
Tallahassee bases her claim as being
the only logical site for the State Uni
work Of the Florida State College,
whose splendid career was so ruthlessly
stopped by the authors Of the Buchanan
bill. a
From q small seminary il has grown
into q college, not only In name, but in
fact, as evidenced by an increased en-
rollment from 40 students from nine
counties to nearly 400 students from
forty-five counties, nine states and two
foreign countries, and from q gradual
ing class of only two to fourteen from
the regular collegiate courses and nine
from the normal department this year.
Its graduates have received the high
est examination averages attained by
any students from any other State col
leges. One Of its graduates Of 1905
was the only successful applicant, and
the first, to obtain the Rhodes scholar
ship at Oxford, England The single
competitor who tied with him in the
competitive examination was q young
man who was not born in the State and
who had received his education from an
institution outside of this State.
For work accomplished and the high
degree of scholarship attained the Flor
ida State College stands preeminent
above all competitors This Is recog-
nized in every section of the State as
evidenced by the increased enrolment
from all sections and the applications
that were being received from the most
prominent m en- of our State, who wished
their sons en- cred into the college dur
ing the conf Y session.
The moral atmosphere Of the institu-
ton is of the highest. In all its his
tory Of fifty years not one breath of
scandal has come from its classic halls,
nor has there been any quarrels or per-
sonal chickering's among the faculty or
trustees.
This is not surprising when II is re-
membered that Tallahassee is noted
throughout the South for the excellence
and culture of its citizens, who would
frown down the least departure from
the high standard they have set for
themselves.
The site itself Is most beautiful and
healthful, being situated on high hill,
commanding a wide stretch Of country
and affording a magnificent view. The
present build ngs are excellent and all
in attendance demands more doTmitory
accommodations.
Tallahassee has splendid water, pure
as q mountain stream, a splendldly-
equipped and efficient fire department,
electric light and gas plants, and has
just completed sewerage system that
cost $50, 900.
Tallahassee has Ave churches, and is
noted as being a Christian and church
going community, that always have
frOwned down any infringement Of the
sanctity Of the Sabbath.
The town has recently become dry
and has no barrOoms, and the temper
ance sentiment is growing stronger
every day
Tallahassee is the Capital of the State,
and affords as such several distinct ad-
vantages not possessed by other com
petitOrs for the university. The Legis-
lature can easily inspect, either by COM
mittee or individually, the working of
of the university The Board Of Public
Instruction will be at all times in touch
with the university and have personal
knowledge of everything that is going
on within its halls. The students will
be able TO see the Legislature in session,
meet the prominent men Of the State,
note the mode Of making and unmaking
laws and the manner Of conducting the
business Il a great commonwealth, an
experience that will broaden their minds
and quicken their mental faculties TO
wonderful degree.
A calm and dispassionate view Of the
merits and the many advantages pos
sessed by Tallahassee over the other
competitors cannot fail TO give her the
university, and thereby continue the
career of the Florida State College, al
ready acknowledged by all not blinded
by local craftsmanship to be the best in
the State.