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VOL. IX.
LOCALS AND PERSONALS.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
Everybody grind.
Who will win tonight?
How far did you walk Sunday?
Mont, Hallowell is a Phi Kappa.
No bets against Hadley in Lawrence.
A delegation from Haskell were shown through the University last week.
Buggies are cheaper on Saturday than Sunday.
Sam Wood and Ex-Gov. Robinson were among the visitors this week.
The Freshman class has comple-
ted the study of Algebra, and will
take up Trigonometry next week
Orator Hadley went to Emporia Thursday, probably to become acclimated and get a stand-in with "the people."
We hope our two oratorical delegates will not disagree and deprive K. S. U. of her share of the spoils as has been the case.
The University Glee Club will fill a place on the program at the contest tonight. Prof. Penny accompanies the boys.
H. C. Spier, of Topeka, formerly of Kenyon College, Ohio, has entered school.
Notice—Whereas the Snake Editor of this paper has secured the right to publish all of Prof. Dyche's snake and fish stories in their proper seasons, all persons are hereby forbidden to circulate by word of mouth or otherwise any such stories that may have been already perpetrated.
Classes are still kept over the hour that is alloted to them. This must be stopped or we will step on somebody's corns in no very gentle fashion.
The Courier issued a special edition after the state contest last year. It will allow that honor to the Emporia dailies this year.
(In the German class.) Herr Professor: "Here we have the word 'Kur,' can any one give us an English derivative?" Protracted silence. Frainele C.: ("sneezing") "Er er chew-z-z." H. P.: "Ga'nz richtig, 'choose' is das wort, weiter Herr K."
The regular class in Freshman Elocution, under Prof. Popkins, meets twice a week instead of once a fortnight as catalogued. "Sink or Swim etc."
President Angell, of Michigan University, has accepted the invitation of Chancellor Snow to deliver a memorial address, in University Hall, on Tuesday evening, of Commencement week. This will be the quarter centennial celebration of the establishment of the University.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FEB 20, 1891.
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Prof. Dyche is a competent instructor, but some of the fish stories he tells in Zoology are pretty large.
Professor Blake lectured in Salina, Kan., last Friday evening and Professor J. H. Canfield in Manhattan.
The Palmer club on Kentucky street, will celebrate Washington's birthday with a banquet. No invitations issued.
The entertainment by the Ariel Quartette, of Boston, at the Congregational church to-night, should be well patronized.
Dr. Elliott, president of Harvard, lectures here March 3rd. This will be a rare treat. Let us give him a hearty K. S. U. reception.
Ross Gilluly, a student of last year, now attending the National Business College, Kansas City, visited with Marlin McCreigh last Saturday.
Miss Clara Gillham, class '84,
writes from St. Louis, Mo. She
asks to have her Courier address
changed from Alton, Ill., to the
above place.
"Tis a crying shame that those of us who bring a lunch to the University are compelled to eat in a filthy wash-room. Why can not one of the useless basement rooms be fitted up so white people can make use of it for a lunch room.
The Glee Club goes to Emporia today to howl for the University. Note;—The term 'howl' is used for effect, and has no reference to the quality of the singing.
Senator Howard's bill for a chinch-bug experiment station has passed the senate, the house will certainly pass it and Professor Snow will thereby be enabled to continue his experiments which have accomplished so much for the farmers of Kansas.
We see by the city papers that Mr. E. F. Engel has applied for a position as teacher in the city High School for next year. Mr. Engle is a member of the juior class and his record as a student is one of the best. He has had considerable experience as a teacher and the board will make a wise choice if they elect him to a position.
The following new students have enrolled for the second term: Nora Maud Tinsley, Wifield; F. O. Hellstrom, Bond; J. A. Price, Barnord, Mo.; F. L. Bloss, Kansas City, Mo.; C. H. Hite, Walnut; B. M. Dickenson, Everest; C. W. Lamer, Bridgeport; E. Rothrock, Lawrence; J. E. Wright McPherson; Edith C. Thomas, Emporia; Albert Van Gunter, Eudora; E. C. Downing, Abilene; Harold Day, Canton; Alva Sweezy, Lindon; Montgomery Hollowell, Wichita.
Professor Blake and E. W. Caldwill leave today to deliver a number of lectures throughout the state.
Prof. Hopkins conducted Chapel this week.
Miss Price returned to Omaha Wednesday, after a visit enjoyable at once to her many friends and herself. Come again, Miss Price.
Rankin had a marrow escape in the Chemical Labratory, Monday. Benzine, with which he was experimenting, became ignited and was only extinguished by the heroic efforts of bystanders. Don't monkey, etc.
Mrs. Long entertained Friday evening in honor of her sister, Miss Ollie Baer, of Ottawa. The evening passed pleasantly with cards, music and dancing. These present were: Misses Baer, Barrett, Hand, Russell. Messrs. Hogg, Peabody, Overton and Owen.
Mrs. Voorhiz pleasantly entertained a select party of young people Tuesday evening. With cards, music, and dainty refreshments the evening passed very enjoyable to a l present. Those present were: Misses Price, O'Brien, Henshaw, Rushmere, Morris, Mason, Messrs. Bonebrake, Babbitt, Peabody, Allen and Overton.
Our Literature.
Professors and students are making themselves heard on the platform throughout the state. Besides the educational effects on the people this is a strong point for K, S, U in the way of advertising.
Last week Professor Blake lectured twice at Salina; Professor Blackmar on the silver question at Sedwick and Newton,and Professor Canfield at Manhattan. Kellogg spoke at Vinland and Edwardsville.
Tonight Professor Canfield lecfures at Leavenworth; Professor Blackmar at Kansas City, and Morse at Vinland, and tomorrow at Edwardsville.
Last Saturday Miss Morris gave a very pleasant Valentine party in honor of Miss Price, of Omaha. High Five was the order of the evening, varied with music, conversation and dancing. Those who enjoyed the hospitality of Miss Morris were: Misses Price, Webster, Van Hoesen, Hadley, Robinson, Henshaw, May and Edith Haskell, Mason, Newsom, Franklin, and Rushmer. Messrs. Hudson, Peabody, Babbitt, MacKinnon, Overton,Merrill, Witherington, Allen, Riddle, Phillips, Armstrong, Robinson, Dver and Melvin.
New Hats at Levy's.
Professor Canfield has been invited to deliver the commencement address before the College of Medicine at Kansas City.
Miss Morris Entertains.
A K. S. U. Man.
The Peruvian Mail of Jan. 10 1891, has a lengthy account of the opening to the public of the Verrugas Bridge. The bridge is to take the place of one destroyed by a water spout in 1879. It is built on the Cantilever plan, similar to the Forth bridge in Scotland and the one over the Hudson at Poughkeepsi. The center span is 235 feet in the clear and the Lima and Oroya spans are each 140 feet in length. The distance from the water to the rail is 257 feet. The grade of the road-way is 4 degrees. The official trial of the bridge was made on the 8th and it was pronounced a success. From the train the guests passed on to the bridge, which was decorated with Peruvian flags and portraits of the President, and congregated at the Lima entrance where Mr. Edwark Eyre in representation of the railway company and in the name of the Peruvian corporation presented the bridge to the President and the Peruvian people, speaking in Spanish as follows:
"Mr. President and Ministers,
"GENTLEMAN:—The new Verrugas Viaduct is now finished and it is in order to place it formally at the service of the public that we have invited His Excellency, the President of the Republic, the Ministers of the Government and the other distinguished gentlemen present to honor by their co-operation the ceremony of inauguration. The honor of constructing this vast fabric is due to the distinguished American engineer, Mr. S. A Rifle, who is with us today and his worthy and faithful assistance, Mr. H. H. Dougherty. In speaking of Mr. Rifle no eloquence would be adequate to sound his praise. He has been the soul of the work and the result is emblematic of his ability and constancy. A faithful director and an indefatigable workman, we have seen him here in discharge of his labors, now with the theodolite, now with the hammer in his hands, always at his duty and never shrinking from danger, braving calmly this pectiferous valley. In him we have a noble example of the master mind coupled with the skilled hand; a refutation of Cicero's famous declaration that all labor is debasing."
The address goes on and is a very interesting description of the bridge and the dangers encountered in its construction. Seven men died of the fever and Mr. Riffle was stricken down at the completion of his work and was compelled to leave the country. The workmen under Mr. Riffle, in a memorial, presented to him, to attest their highest regard and esteem for him and liberal
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praise of his ability and unremitting earnestness, a gold metal, oval in shape, about two inches long with, an engraving of the bridge on one side, surrounded by diamonds and a Spanish inscription on the reverse bearing the date January 1st, 1891, and the names of the engineers.
Mr. S. A. Riffle graduated from K. S. U. in 1884 and took the degree of B. S. He was married to Miss Belle Love of this city about two years ago and soon after this happy event he departed to the scene of action and what turned out to be a field of conquest and glory. K. S. U. is to be congratulated on having a graduate who, by his perseverance and ability brings honor to himself and reflects credit on his alma mater.
ATHLETIC.
Catcher Kelsey is out of school temporarily, on account of his eyes. We expect him back this week.
We have received a challenge to play foot ball, from the Missouri State University. Wonder they didn't wait until the 4th of July. Mont Hallowell, the new Phi Psi, will be an addition to the Athletic interest—both in tennis and base ball.
Base ball enthusiastics are anxious to begin practice. A number were out last Saturday, but found the ball rather "cold."
The diamond on Massachusetts street is far from good condition. We hope the Athletic association will early realize the necessity of providing better grounds than we had last year.
Spier, the new man from Kenyon College, will be a needed addition to foot ball interests. Besides playing a "warm" full-back, Mr. Spier has been under the instruction of a Yale Varsity-team captain, and is up to snuff on all the tricks of the trade.
You may not travel much,
While attending the University.
A trip home at
Thanksgiving, or
Christmas, or
During the spring vacation, or
To Kansas City to hear Booth,
Is perhaps all your purse
Can stand.
But when you do go,
Remember that the
"Old Reliable" and
"Always on Time" line is
The Santa Fe.
It reaches more Kansas towns
Than all of its competitors
bunched.
Any time you feel in the
Migratory mood, call on
Geo. C. Bailey, ticket agent,
Santa Fe denot. Lawrence.