University of Kentucky - Kentuckian Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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Editor’s Page i w W ELDEKS of the ‘hammer;'' arise! Peruse these pages and knock. Unless you do we shall be sadly disappointed. We shall have mithridated ourselves against your bitter pills of unfavor- able criticism, your accusations of “graft 7 your deadly doses of “I told you so’s” and your injections of ex post facto advice in vain. We have little apprehension, however, that you will disap- point us, for there seem to be two inviolable laws of a college annual: First, that it will not be published on schedule time; second, that when it does appear, it were better for the reputation of the editors had it not done so. Long ago we were told of the existence of these laws by one who had found them out by experiment, and who kindly advised us “never to have nothing to do with no col- lege annual.” Twice since we have been -told the same thing by others of equally good authority. With too little respect for the wisdom that age and experience brings we resolved to show the world that even if such laws existed they had ex- ceptions. Vain conceit! Our opinions have changed. We realize that our efforts have been feeble, and were about to say that we would try to do better next time. But, thanks to custom, there is no next time for us. We wish to thank those who have so kindly and patiently helped us get this work ready to pan off on the public, pray for those who are to come after us, and sympathize with those who have gone before. Tun Staff.

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 yv{r a half-cent tax on ever}' hundred dollars of taxable property as additional income for the college. It was at this juncture where the greatest fight of his life came which bespoke the future of State College, and a fight for which he may jusly feel proud. In 1882 the tax was assailed by the denominational colleges of the state and one could only conjecture as to the future of State College. However, President Pat- terson, by his characteristic vigilance for his purpose, discovered their aim too soon and succeeded, single-handed and alone, in defeating their combined efforts. This great legal battle was primarily composed of two parts. The first attack of the denominational colleges upon President Patterson was when he was trying to secure the passage of the bill in the Legislature. His speech and lengthy argu- ment before the legislative committee on that memorable night evoked the applause and admiration of almost all the Senators and Representatives and of men from the bench, all of whom listened with admiration to the eloquence of the speaker. The second and last part of the battle was in the state courts, where the con- stitutionality of the bill was tested. The denominational colleges had employed the best lawyers to be had, but again President Patterson represented State College, and won. In 188? he took a prominent part in the passage of the Hatch Act by Congress, for the endowment of Experiment Stations, and in 1890 for an additional appro- priation of $25,000 a year by Congress for the further endowment of the State College. In 1904 he obtained from the State Legislature an additional annual appropriation of $15,000. The most recent things accomplished by President Patterson was his securing about $30,000 from Mr. Carnegie for a library for Kentucky State College, and also the co-operation of Senators and Representatives from Kentucky for the support of the Knute-Nelson Bill for an additional endowment of State College. Thus we have some idea of what has been the work of President Patterson. He has kept steadily on his way, his strength proving equal to the beating heat of the noon-day’s sun. This feat is the highest proof of his mind’s elasticity and sanity. His career has attested the truth of the maxim, “There is nothing so con- servative as progress.” President Patterson is a brilliant converser and an eloquent speaker. In every discourse one feels the glow of his personality, rich in human interest, enkindling in enthusiasm and mellowed by intense spirituality. When his powers are excited in speech there appears upon his face a light which is not accounted for by mere intelligence, however superior ; it is the radiance of something higher, genius we may call it, though it is without the wayward element too often characteristic of men who share in this quality. His eloquence is due not alone to a passionate earnestness in the pursuit of truth, not alone to his happy sympathy with youthful minds striving to enter the mysteries of nature and life, but also to a certain poetic faculty which makes itself felt in the spirit and structure of his discourses. In listening to President Patterson’s conversation I have always thought that here is a man whom purpose and circumstances must have led into the deepest experiences in human life, yet through it all, knowledge has only chastened his mind and intelligence has won for him admiration. He is gentle, because he is great, like Robert E. Lee. He has a wisdom that is born of application to duty and study. He has the faith of a seer because he knows the inherent potency of truth and has confidence in man’s response to Divine Love. You cannot but feel that this man has the vision of God because lie is pure of heart. In closing, may we note that the monument he has established at Kentucky State College is and will be more lasting than brass, more influential and whole- some than anything that the hand and head of genius has been able to achieve, a Jiving character close to the realization of one’s ideal of energy and love of purpose. He has shone as one of the brightest jewels to light the pathway of Kentucky youths striving for enlightment and excellence. He has been a most real and true conception of ideal democracy and general knowledge. A. M. K. 8

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Board of Trustees. His Excellency the Governor of Kentucky, Chairman Ex-officio. President James K. Patterson, Member Ex-officio. Term Expires January, 1908. Judge William ('. Bell. ........Harrodsburg. ITon. Cassius M. Clay-------------..Paris. Judge George B. Kink bad..........Lexington. Judge John McCiioud...............Lebanon. Hon. Charles W. Metcalfe. . . . Pineville. Term Expires January, .1910. Basil M. Brooks. Esq................ .Blaughtersvillo. David F. Frazee. Esq..............Lexington. Hon. Frank A. llotuaxs............Prestonsbnrg. Charles B. Nichols, Esq............Lexington. Judge Robert L. Stout.............Versailles. Term Expires January, 1912. Judge Henry S. Barker.............Louisville. Hon. Tibbis Ca in enter ........Scottsville. Judge William T. Lapkerty. ...Cynthiana. Denny P. Smith, Esq...............Cadiz. Hon. Claude B. Terrill.............Bedford. Executive Committee. David F. Frazee, Chairman. William T. Lakeerty, John McCiiord, Charles B. Nicitols, Robert L. Stout. David C. Frazee, Secretary of the Board and of the Committee.