THE UNIVERSITY COURIER.
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is not exactly a broad or liberal view to take of the educators of the youth of the state and it places them in a position that they would not occupy a single moment and that they are not opliged to occupy for the people of any state. Prof. Snow., we suppose, might have made a fortune out of his preparations of chinch bug infection, instead of giving it freely to the farmers of Kansas and the world. Prof. Dyche refused, we have been informed, $150,000 for his collection of stuffed animals out of pride in the University. Prof Blake recently received a column of praise from the New York Sun for his remarkable invention for sea telephoning. Prof. Blackmar could resign his professorship in the University tomorrow and not lose a day making his own choice as to what college he would favor with his services as a professor of United States History and Sociology. These are only a few of the faculty of the University and they are not at all exceptional in their value to the educational equipment of Kansas. They are not living off anybody's bounty: they are the life of the University and they have a right to be heard when the University affairs are in question, as they are in the Rogers investigation, to which the Traveler refers. The faculty of the University are broad and cultured men, and this is fortunate; otherwise they might get disgusted with the sort of treatment accorded to them by critics who cannot rise above party considerations in considering the subject of education. As a rule, we are glad to say, the faculty of the University are regarded by the people with respect and admiration for the reputation they have given to the University of Kansas as one of the foremost educational institutions in the west We believe they are appreciated and that the work they are doing is a matter of pride to the vast majority of the intelligent people of Kansas — Toneka Copital.
We learn with regret of the departure of John Watson, familiarly known to the school during the last six years as "Little Johnnie" Watson. He has received an appointment as cadet at West Point, and intends joining the summer camp in June. The entire school heartily wishes the best of success to our "old friend John."
KANSAS UNIVERSITY WINS.
In a Good Game From the Indians.
Gear Pitches a Handsome Game-Todd Does Some Good Work.
We have again met the enemy, and this time have retreated victoriously to the spirited strains of the Haskell Institute brass band.
Saturday's was the third exhibition game of the season, and as we had lost the first two this was rightly our day to win, which we did by a score of 8 to 4.
The day in itself was not favorable to brilliant ball playing, a strong wind making it difficult to judge the high balls Neither was the game lacking entirely in pretty playing, and the three hundred spectators were well pleased.
The boys are getting right into line, and are beginning to put up a good game The team work was noticeably stronger, and besides we played with more snap and determination than has before been exhibited. The fielding was sharp at all times, excepting a couple of rank errors, and everybody hit the ball.
The Haskell boys were either tired or they can't play in an up hill game. Buckhart, Baine and Ogee played their usual strong game back of Augusta's good pitching while everybody else was slow, almost lazy in motion.
Alden was out of town, so Nott was given a chance on the inside, and Wagner held right field. Gear pitched a wonderful game, the sharp sighted red skins seeing the ball only for six hits, which were scattered. He was especially effective when the critical moment came, twice striking out the second and third man when the bases were occupied. Besides, Gear fielded his position beautifully and led the batting. Todd played a pretty game at short. With two men on bases he made a great back running catch of a high fly. Williamson takes kindly to high balls and line drives, but will insist on fumbling grounders.
THE GAME BY INNINGS.
Chamberlain put every one in good spirits by opening the game with a hit, stole second but was caught at third on Wagner's hit to short. Kelsey went out from second to first and Gear struck out.