The Weekly University Courier
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UNIVERSITY DIRECTORY.
PHI GAMMA DELTA fraternity, Meets in the Eldridge House block, third floor.
PHI DELTA THETA, Meets on second floor of Opera House block.
PHI KAPPA Pst, Meets on third floor of Opera House block.
SIGMA NU, Meets in the Eldridge House block, third floor.
SIGMA CHI, Meets on the fourth floor East of the Opera House block.
BETA THETA Pt, Meets on fourth floor of the Opera House block.
KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA, Meets every Saturday afternoon at the homes of members.
KAPPA ALPHA THETA, Meets every Saturday afternoon in the Eldridge House block.
L. C. SORORIS, Meets every Saturday afternoon in homes of members.
OGATORICAL ASSOCIATION: Chas. Johnson, President; W. A. Saw, Secretary, Executive Committee: J. M. Shellin, J. C. Fox, H. M. F. Bear
BASE BALL ASSOCIATION; Manager, Prof. A. M. Wilcox, Captain of the nine, Charles Voorhis.
UNIVERSITY SCIENCE CLUB, Meets In Snow Hall.
PHILIOLOGICAL CLUB, Meets in room No. 30 every other Friday at 8 p. m.
TENNIS ASSOCIATION; President, F. E. Reed; Secretary, F. H. Kellogg; Treasurer, W. A. Snow.
COURIER COMPANY; President, J. M. Shelliarge; Secretary, J. C. Fox.
REV. INGAELS, a former regent of K. S. U., is prominently mentioned for Chancellor.
WE MUST congratulate the Times on its new dress and on discarding the practice of filling up with plate matter.
Yes, dear contemp, the Phi Beta Chi hand you showed in the election on the Annual, displayed very forcibly the great love you have for "the student body" and for "representative associations." Try it again.
The Tribune objects to the appointment of Mr. Ingalls to the Chancellorship of the State University, and that too, without even whispering the name of the candidate they want to see at the head of the University. As a matter of fact, the Tribune dares not mention its candidate's name, because he is utterly unqualified for the position, and it realizes that its only chance of success depends upon church intrigue and silent midnight wire-pulling. Without expressing our preference, we believe that neither politics nor religion should control the appointment of the new Chancel or.
Some of the members of the last legislature carried their economic ideas to a logical conclusion when at the adjournment of the legislature they endeavored to take their chairs home wit hthem, presumably as souvenirs of their arduous labors. It is currently reported that they were only prevented from accomplishing their—shall we call it theft?—by a peremptory order from Gov. Humphrey to return the chairs. Alas, how are the mighty fallen!
The last issue of the Voice contains a complete expose of the plagiarism of W. F. Becker of Wittenberg College, in his oration which took second place in the Ohio State contest. The oration is a copy almost word for word of an article in the Princeton Review of 1879, by Prof. Dolbyof Ann Arbor. We understand that Mr. Becker has been expelled from Wittenberg. The report is current that the Missouri orator is also a plagiarist, and this complied with the fact of the expose of the Kansas plagiarist of four years ago ought to teach our young Ciceros a lesson.
A recent article in the Courier made the frank acknowledgment that there are in the University some who are wise enough in their own conceit to perceive that Christianity is a detriment to the world.
Such an admission coming from a publication which, in its zeal for the prosperity of the University, is loth to expose anything that can be eradicated privately, seemed to the skeptical crew to be a concession to their ability; or possibly the weakness of the article encouraged them. At any rate, it became evident to them that the time had come (whether they judged from policy or compulsion we know not) to consolidate their forces. After a mass meeting at which probably each one was assigned his part, they tried to increase the energy of their aggressiveness.
confirm the truth of the article while people would be likely to take cognizance of their actions or they sought by bravado to establish the position from which they feared to retreat.
It is said that one advocated the destruction of the Courier by increasing the subscription price to two dollars per annum, just as if that would kill it. But this class of men fortunately have practically no voice in determining the policy of the Courier. It is known that another sneered at the policy of the paper because in its fairness to all classes it accepted an article which these erudites termed "religious." Moreover we learn from a Courier correspondent that in one of the societies, a paper defending infidelity was read.
One of the two inferences must be true. Either the skeptics wished to
Now, a word as to the increase in the subscription price of the Courier. We regard their proposition as an unintended and consequently sincere compliment. If "religious" articles can be made a pretext for an increase in the price, it is evident that the sentiment of the University is in favor of such articles, notwithstanding.
To sneer at fairness is characteristic of those whose profession cannot bear the exposure of fair discussion.
If a society will permit one to read an anti-religious paper why should not a publication which represents all classes, publish a "religious" article?
If America permits her citizens to have religious sentiments, the Courier does not concede that some distinctive class of students can arrogate to themselves the privilege of excluding these sentiments from its columns. We are not aware that religion has been injurious to the Courier or to those whom it represents. It is a dismal conception, the attempt to realize what the world would be without religion. Just so it is with any paper. For instance we cite you to the Times.
legislation," which the legislators of this character have inaugurated, is prompted by their own ignorance, it only shows more strongly than ever, the need of liberal education, if it is used only as a "catch" to draw the votes of the ignorant and prejudiced in their districts, the condemnation of our intelligent citizens cannot be too severe. We recognize that Kansas, being essentially an agricultural State, has suffered much from hard times of late, owing to failures of crops, and are willing that our educational institutions be run as economically as is compatible with efficiency of work, but we do not like to see the appropriations stricken off with an air of malicious triumph, as though those who did it felt they were doing the State a good service, and ought to be rewarded by the grateful thanks of an oppressed people. We think, however, that better times are coming to the University. Our Alumni are gaining prominence every year, and are demonstrating in themselves the great worth of their alma mater to the people of the State, and we sincerely hope that when the next Kansas legislature meets, it will be consorted of members who will act on more rational and liberal principles in their treatment of the State educational institutions.
There are some people in the State of Kansas, unfortunately, who regard the State University with suspicion and distrust. Happily this spirit exists only among a small minority, and yet these few when they get into our legislative halls, push their cramped and distorted views on the subject of education, before the public in such a noisy and obstrusive manner as to excite the ridicule and adverse comments of the intelligent press, both within and outside the State. It is very apparent that such as these are not "college bred" men. Indeed their utterances would sometimes warrant the belief that they lack breeding of any other kind. Their actions tend to make our legislature, which for the most part is composed of sensible, intelligent men, a laughing-stock and an object of contempt. They injure the reputation of the State for broadness and liberality of mind by their narrow and provincial sentiment. They "don't see the use of colleges in the State anyway, when only one child in 109 attends. Shades of Aristotle, such logic! Again;—you University students are five hundred dudes." We wish the gentleman who made these remarks would come down to Lawrence and look at us. If the so-called "reform
EDITOR COURIER: A few suggestions from R. E. Henry, in your issue of March 1st, have re-called many lively incidents at K. S. U. for some time crowded back, in memory, by the urgent events of practical life. I well remember the solemn march of that little band down Massachusetts street, lead by Captain Twitchell—Butler with muffled drum, flag at half-mast—going to meet the Chancellor and other distinguished persons returning from the funeral. I am again impressed with the solemn silence of the occasion when the "Doctor," with tears, announced in Chapel, the sudden death of our honored regent. Intimate friends had known for some time that his reverence had heart disease, but no one anticipated his sudden demise. The "Doctor" was sure that Rev. Ingalls, if still cognizant of earthly matters, would desire that we proceed with our usual recitations. On the morrow we should assemble and listen to appropriate remarks from professors Snow, Canfield and others. We proceeded—so did the professors. It is a matter of much regret that our stenographer failed to take down those remarks. Professors never uttered words more eloquent—only comparable with Ingersoll's eulogy to Beecher.
College life would be prosy, indeed, without some such incidents. But for the actors the fun is not worth the sacrifice. Yes, let us hear from Rifle, Watson, Powell, Hopkins, and other fraternity men of note. Then give us the "barbs." Where is Young? who, since Demosthenes, could utter more scattering philippics than Philip? The Foster Brothers, of strong arm and strong digestion? The weak Brigham and cunning Stephenson? Let us know how these gentlemen average. Judgment is based upon average. The object of an institution of learning should be to send out men and women who, in a period of years, average well up in the practical affairs of life. Little substantial good can be claimed because some former student has become a politician. In school and out, as a rule, the rapid fall by the wayside. The fellow in the corner with his book, who merely squints at you intruding, finally gets ahead and stays there. ALUMMIS.
The following letter to Mr. Jno. W. Roberts, Secretary E. S. A. Hutchinson, Kans., explains itself and will be of interest to all equal suffragists:
LAWRENCE, KANS., Feb. 12th, 1889.
DEAR SIR: I have your favor of the eighth and note your very courteous invitation to be present at the anniversary banquet of the Equal Suffrage Club of your city.
I regret to say that a previous engagement compels my presence at Nashville, Tennessee on the evening named. But with these regrets I send to those who may assemble must cordial greetings.
Every man who is so fortunate as to be married to a true woman will frankly admit that more than half his inspiration to an intelligent, up-right, loyal and loving life comes from this union. He knows also that her instant analysis of human character, her intuitions as to the wisdom or fold of any proposed action, and the instinctive choice of all that is pure and uplifting, have again and again saved him from disaster, defeat and disgrace. Equal suffrage simply means a public and political recognition and acceptance of the influence and power to which we privately confess such constant indebtedness. This recognition is sure to come. In a free country nothing can be settled which is not right. In his political life it is not right for man to be alone. Let this be my toast:
WOMAN—the salt of the earth, which has never lost its savor, and hence is worthy of something better than to be cast out and trodden under foot of men.
With thanks for the implied compliment of your invitation, and again with most hearty greetings.
Very cordially yours,
JAMES H. CANFIELD.
At a meeting of Kappa Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta held March 8, 1879, Miss Lillie McMillan was asked to resign from the fraternity of Kappa Alpha Theta. Published by order of Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity.
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