Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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may—to increase his usefulness to himself and others. That his first duty is to take care of himself-—1 he self-respecting, and, therefore, self-supporting. That every one should he instructed in some useful art. “ Educate his hands, ns well as his head,” “ Teach him to deal with things as they are—life as it is,” “ The more real education, the less crime, the purer homes, the truer men ” are the foundation principles upon which Purdue University is reared. Time has proven that her benefactors, “ Budded wisely and well.” 1 he high and responsible positions which her graduates are filling all over onr land prove the success of the experiment. Purdue stands to-day a living monument to her own usefulness. Judging her future by the past, it seems brigl,l» indeed.

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This land the trustees sold for $212,000, which sum has since been increased to $350,000. In 1867, John Purdue, a wealthy citizen of Lafayette, Indiana, donated 8150,000 to the prospective university. In honor of the donor of this gift, the institution was named Purdue University, and was to be located in the village of Ghauucy, one mile west of the city of Lafayette. Since that time gifts and endowments have been added to the original fund until the University has now an annual income of $05,000. Richard Owen was elected to be first President of the college, but resigned before it was opened. Professor A. C. Shortridge succeeded him, and the Uni versify was formally opened in September, 1874. Professor Shortridge resigned in December, 1875, and Professor E. E. White, of Ohio, was chosen as his successor. Under his guidance a new impetus was given the college affairs, and from that time on the success of Purdue University was an established fact. Professor White resigned his position in 1883, and was succeeded bv Professor James D. Smart, ex-State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Since Dr. Smart began the directing of affairs at Purdue, it has acquired a reputation second to none among the industrial institutions of the land. The nine college buildings, the beautiful campus, the equipments of the Chemical, Physical, Electrical, Mechanical, Pharmaceutical, and Biological, Laboratories are equal to any in the State. The enrollment of students this year will exceed half a thousand. Every week sees some valuable additions to the different departments. Purdue University is an industrial institution in the fullest sense of the term. The founders of the college believed that much which is termed education unfits rather than fits men and women for the practical affairs of life. That far too much valuable time is minted in studying languages which centuries ago were dead, and histories containing far more fancies than facts. That the object of an education should fit a man to tight life’s battle successfully, come what

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acuity J. H SMART, A. M., LL. D., Pkesidbjct. Professor of Experimental Engineering, W. F. M. GOSS, A. M. Professor of Mathematics, MOSES C. STEVENS, A M Professor of Political Economy and History, OSCAR J. CRAIG. A. M Professor of Horticulture and Entomology, JAS. TROOP, M. S. Professor of Pharmacy, ARTHUR L. GREEN, Ph. GL Professor of Agricultural Chemistry, State Chemist, Director Indiana Weather Service, HENRY A. HUSTON. A M.. A. C. Professor of English Literature and Lady Principal, MRS. EMMA MONT. McRAE. Professor of Vegetable Physiology and Pathology, JOSEPH C. ARTHUR, M S., D. Sc. Professor of Civil Engineering, ALFRED E. PHILLIPS, A. B.. C. E.