The University Courier.
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The following papers were discussed before the Physical Seminary last Monday afternoon: "Green Wolf's Electrolytic Disinfectant," C. J. Kitzmiller; "Oscillations of Lightning Discharges and of the Aurora Borealis," G. R. Albers.
The contract for the excavation of the engineering building has been awarded to Cuthbert & Surgeant, of Topeka, on a bid of $1935.49. This firm did the excavating for the library building, and the work of excavating for the engineering building will be pushed forward rapidly.
The Iola Register of November 19th contains a six-column letter by Fred Funston, who is at present exploring in Alaska. The letter is a very interesting one, written in Fred's usual humorous style, and tells of some thrilling adventures, and also some very funny episodes which he has encountered on his lonely journey.
The first of a series of twelve lectures on American literature was delivered last Thursday evening in the main hall of Spaulding's Commercial College in Kansas City by Prof. E.M.Hopkins. Prof.F.W.Blackmar delivered the first of a series of lectures on "Money and Monetary Problems"last Tuesday at the same place.
The University Band has received a lot of crimson yachting caps which will be worn whenever the band plays in public. The band will be fully uniformed before next spring in uniforms of the same color. Their appearance upon the base-ball field will be very inspiring to K. U.'s players, and will strike terror to the hearts of our opponents.
Last week Holland Wheeler, of this city, petitioned the city council for a franchise to run a cable railway up Adams Street to the University. The petition was laid over till the next meeting. Professor Blake also has a scheme for transportation up Mt. Oread, for which the present engines of the University will furnish the power with very little additional expense. It is hoped that one of the plans will be carried into effect before long.
Professor G. C. Dunlap delivered a lecture on Shakespeare last Monday night in the lecture room of the Presbyterian church in Kansas City, Kansas. The University Extension Society of Kansas City, Kansas, has just completed organization, and will arrange with several of our professors for a course of lectures. Professor Blackmar is wanted to deliver a course of six lectures on Political Economy, but as he has as many dates arranged as he can attend to till next February they will be unable to secure him.
Last Monday the Board of Public Works advertized for the construction of the tunnel which will convey the steam pipes from the power house to the library building for heating purposes. The specifications show that the tunnel will be in two sections and is to be 850 feet long. It will be built level with the top of the floor of the lowest section of the library book room, and will contain steam and return pipes. It is to be $3 \frac{1}{2}$ feet wide by 6 feet high, and lined with brick masonry. The pipes will be placed on $1 \frac{1}{2}$ inch pipe supporters 12 feet apart.
Law School Notes.
I. W.Hicks entered school Monday.
Carl Foulks spent Sunday in Topeka.
The seniors are studying Greenleaf on "Evidence" now.
Quite a number of the seniors are attending court this week.
Rains & Sprout are offering special rates on law dictionaries this week.
Flint, of 91, now with Watkins National bank, was on the hill Monday.
Discussion on the question, "Is Lynching Profitable?" at the Kent Club Saturday morning.
Lew Poehler will lecture at the court house, under the auspices of the Kent Club, on "Harvard Law School," Saturday evening at 8.
Tom Finacal, of the class of '91, visited the law school Monday, Mr. Finacal is one of the rising young lawyers of Alburquerque, New Mexico.