1905-06 Volume 30 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

THE SCROLL. 499west. Each received a magnificent landed endowment fromthe federal government, and in each case the value of thisestate was largely destroyed by acts of the Ohio legislature,which virtually amounted to confiscating the lands and bestowingthem upon log-rollers and grafters. By this politicaljobbery, the trusts reposed by the United States congresswere violated, and lasting injustice was done to both institutions.The loss is irreparable, but an obligation rests uponthe state to repair the damage by making adequate appropriationsfor the maintenance of the two universities which havereflected so much honor on Ohio, .^nd yet at every biennialsession of the legislature these institutions are attached, as ifthe state which despoiled them were under no obligation tothem and under no obligation to the general government. .\measure was introduced and vigorously pressed at the lastsession, which struck at the lives of the two institutions. Butthe bill was repugnant to all conceptions of justice; and by vigorous,united action, the friends of the institutions succeededin defeating it. This result was achieved largely through theearnest efforts of Bro .-Vlston Ellis, of Ohio University, andBro. Guy P. Benton, of Miami University, ably assisted byseveral prominent * A © politicians both in and out of thelegislature.* * * *It has been customary for the Phis of some chapters or localitiesto have camps during the summer, and we hope thathecustom will be extended during the coming season. Pictturesque places can be found on river, lake, or mountain, andparties should be formed of members in one or more chaptersor one or more towns. Everybody will enjoy the outing,and the out-of-door life will be good for the health. Takeyour camera along, and in the fall send some of the bestsnap shots to THE SCROLL with a short account of the camp.If you are to return to the same place next year it would beinteresting to burj' a record of the camp and a contributionfrom each member. The burial should be with proper ceremoniesat midnight on the last night, and the papers shouldremain in the sealed bottle until dug up a year later.* * * * .The Bhi Delta Theta News, published by the alumni clubof Philadelphia, was first issued in October, 1903, and sincethen has been issued at irregular intervals. Ten numbers