The Washington herald., 1907-10-06
DIR. HAMILTON COMING
Chancellor of American Uni
verSity Expected in City.
CONSTRUCTION FUND GROWING
Institution Destined to Rank with
the Best I'm America, Wealthy
erOusIy Contributed TO the UpbuiId-
Ing OF Methodist Universities.

II the late Bishop Hurst, who was
chancellor Of the American University
from 1891 TO 1903-the time Of his death
were 10 return and look upon the work
that has already been done toward the
realization of his dream of great educa-
tlonal institution in this city. he would
no doubt be surprised.
With one building, that which will be
devoted to instruction in history. already
completed. and another, the Mckinley
Memorial Building, well under way, and
with the entire site, comprising ninety
two acres, purchased, the university au-
thorities feels that the full idea of the
bishop Is al last taking concrete form
The work of raising the S5.OOO,Oo0 deemed
necessary 10 construct the twenty-elght
or more buildings that VIII make this
great institution one Of the largest in
the country Is progressing slowly, but
those who are connected with it feel that
this amount will be raised and that the
magnificent buildings Of white marble
will surely some day dot the landscape.
The chancellorslip Of the American Uni
versity. first assumed by the late Bishop
Hurst, was after bis death, IN 1903, taken
by Bishop Charles c. McCabe. who died
last December,
Following the death of Bishop McCabe
came a period Of several months. during
which the university was without a chan
cellor At a meeting Of the trustees in
May DR.. Franklin Hamilton. pastor Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church Of Bos-
ton, was chosen 20 iii the position.
DR. Hamilton notified the trustees that
he would accept the chancellorship, and
in July he began his work
Since that tine he has been visiting
the sessions Of the annual conference
Of the Methodist Church In Ohio, H.
nois, Indiana, anI recently in New York.
Tells Of It's Work.
At these conferences he has addressed
the assembled ministers, telling OF the
university, its needs and its plans.
He has also worked among the wealthy
men Of the States in which the con
terences have been held, in an endeavor
to raise funds. Yesterday word was re-
ceived in Washington that Or. Hamil-
ton was coming 10 this city.
When informed t. This effect last night.
the Rev. Albert Osborn, registrar Of the
university. said that he did not believe
that the chancellor would remain in the
city continuously. but that he would
continue his visits 10 various sections OF
;he country in the endeavor TO obtain
more money. Mr.. Osborn said that in
asmuch as the work of the university
al present requires no guidance along
merely supervisory Lines, he did not be-
lieve that the chancellor would stav
here. although this matter viii be left
entirely with him.
Although the Rev. Mr.. Osborn said that
the trustees have considered the selec-
ton OF a president, whose duties wouI5
be entirely dissimilar 10 those of the
chancellor, who ROW acts as head OF
the institution. this question has not
been definitely settled
Speaking OF the university and the
progress made toward its realization.
Rev. Mr., Osborn said. ~Dr. Hamilton has
been at work ever since be notified the
trustees that he would accept the posi-
ton OF chancellor. addressing various
assembages for the purpose of enlight-
enment and for the purpose Of obtaining
support for the project
"Of course the actual work OF the uni
versity is still in the future. although It
would be possible for US 10 begin instruc-
ton now with the one building com
pleted- The work Of raising the money
We deem necessary, viii take long time,
but I believe that we Will eventually get
all we need
Great Educational Center.
Washington is destined 10 become a
great educational center. II II is not that
already
1t is the political center, perhaps one
might call It the social center Of the
country. Here are the great government
Offices. the men Of science connected
with that government. in short the rec
Ords Of the country's progress aad the
facts OF IFS history are all here What
better place could exist for q great post
graduate university"
Plans, as revealed by Rev. Mr. Osborn.
are that the students will find their own
places for living. This scheme viii re-
lieve the faculty Of the university from
the petty details Gf caring for its stu
dents
do / think that there will be no
athletics at the university? Well 1 do
not believe that athletics-as the term is
now interpreted-will be predominant.
Athletics are not meant for nine men
Athletics should mean every one connected
with a school. If they fail TO reach all,
they fail entirely. hope that the mean
ing of the word will be changed by the
time we get 10 that point"
No thought has so far been given to
the selection Of a faculty. This univer-
sity, besides being unique in other fea-
lures, has the distinction Of having on
its board Of trustees the names Of TWO
Presidents of the United States and one
Vice President The late President Nc !
Kinley was one Of these, while President /
Roosevelt is trustee, as IS Vice PTesi- |
dent Fairbanks.
Built of White Marble.
Buildings Of the university, constructed |
Of white marble, will face upon two |
and will be built after the |
Doric and Ionic styles Of Greek archi- |
lecture. The topography Of the land own
ed by the institution will permit that ar
Of drives and walks which 1
will combine the beauty of the land /
scape artist with the regularity Of the /
builder
Massachusetts avenue prolonged will di- 1
vide the buildings Of the university, the /
land for this avenues extension having /
been already given to the government.
When the trustees are ready for its |
this extension will be made 1
From the grounds one can see far into /
Virginia and Maryland. and on exception /
ally clear days, even the SUBMITS of the 1
Blue Ridge.
EofIuras IN Criminal Tusfgce