LOCAL AND PERSONAL Contest. Hamilton. Ottawa and Hamilton. Valentines at Smith's. Exams are over and the grind has be gun again. Go to Smith's for valentines. Ask Dan Crew about "Marguerite" and his new song the "Lost Chord." Cigars and cigar cases at Smith's. Get your cigars at Smith's news stand. Have you heard of the joke in logic class on Monday? Ask Prescott. Every student should go bown to Ottawa on the eleventh. The Freshman chemistry class is the largest in the University. The class in beginning German is the largest there has been for several years. There never was such confusion in regard to classes as is everywhere seen this term. Four-in-hand ties are all the rage. Abe Levy sells them- The class in political economy will be divided and the two sections will recite on alternate days. Da-Lee's Art Gallery on South Tennessee street, is one of the finest studios in the city. See his ad on this page. The Kansas City Times in answer to a correspondent says that the University of Kansas compares favorably with many eastern institutions and and advises a course here. W. S. Jenks, for the month of February will have charge of the Vinland High school. He will attend the University on Mondays only. Go to Ottawa to the contest. An excursion to Ottawa will be run for students, to the contest. Emporia college and the State Normal school will attend the State oratorial contest in a special train. The orators are Messrs. Hibbard and Holmes. Geo. R. Wendling lectures on Voltaire at the Congregational church, Friday evening, February 11. Stereoscopic views of Lawrence and vicinity can be obtained at Smith's for 5c apace. These are handsome views, and we wish to close them out. The COURIER will not appear until Saturday next week. We wish to publish Mr. Hamilton's oration and hence it will be impossible for us to issue on Friday. Go to Smith's news stand for choice cigars. Imported smoking material a specialty. You will find for the 14th of February, a large supply of valentines at Smith's. As the janitor's old room is now yacht, the Courier suggests that the Board of Regents fit it up as a billiard hall for use of University students. A word to the wise is sufficient. You can buy Canon City, Illinois, Cherokee, Weir Shaft, Scranton, and Osage Lump Shaft, all the best qualities, and at the lowest prices at A. J. Griffin's coal office. Last year's edition of the Courier has been bound and can now be found in the library. Don't fail to attend Dr. Tiffany's lecture at the University next Tuesday evening, as it will be well worth hearing. Dr. Nichols will lecture before the Library Association of Oswego, Kansas, on "The Magic Lantern" next Friday evening. Mr. W. S. Franklin will accompany him to manipulate the lantern. The Phi Gams gave a pleasant little hop in their hall last Friday night after the contest. By invitation a number of Phi Pis were also present Everybody should go to Ottawa. All the Kansas colleges will be represented and the contest will be of unusual interest. Hamilton is a good man and almost sure to win. Go to Ottawa and cheer for him. Harry Riggs of K. S. U. was in Topeka a short time ago and called on his old schoolmate, Miss Mend. *Washburn Argo.* We are again compelled to complain of our library facilities. There is need of books in every department. Our library has been without a Greek dictionary for over three months. This is not caly misjust to the Greek students, but it is a disgrace to our institution. We can not blame our able librarian, but something ought to be done. The Seniors are now found in the halls with a smile on their former cast down faces. They have finished their M and M examinations. All the Sophomore and Junior classical students are taking German under Prof. Carruth, to enable them to read German notes and references in connection with Greek authors. Mary Autoinette Rice, daughter of one of the active suffragists of Lawrence, Kansas, took the Freshman prize, $25 in gold, two years ago in a class of sixty, the majority of whom were young men, at the State University of Kansas. Miss Rice is now in her Senior year and is taking pharmacie in addition to her regular studies. Woman's Tribune. The Contest. Students who intend to take in the contest next week, will do well to buy a nice tie of Abe Levy. He has just received a new and stylish assortment. And now the verdant prep Doth bend his eager step, To see if he is posted up for chapel. And eke the glddy Fresh Doth lose much surplus flesh When Burke or Clay his mind proceeds to grapple. More second term books were ordered this year than ever before, by Messrs. Field & Hargis, and their supply has been greatly diminished by a most liberal paltration. We deem it our duty to apologize to the students on account of our supply running short, yet two-thirds more were ordered this year than ever before. Any books we have not on hand, we will gladly send for **r** and insure prompt delivery. We have yet a large stock of books that both the Collegiate and Pharmacy departments should give their particular attention to. FIELD & HARGIS. To Ottawa! An excursion will be run to Ottawa on Friday, February 11, for the accommodation of those who wish to attend the State Oratorical contest. The round trip tickets will be $1. If more than 100 go, the price of the round trip will be reduced to 75 cents. Tickets may be procured of Mr. Woodward at the clerk's office, Tuesday or Wednesday. The excursion will be run in the interest of the students leaving Lawrence at 5 p. m., and returning at the desired time. The newly elected officers of the pharmaceutical society are as follows: President, W. F. McBride; vice-president, W. P. Brown; treasurer, A. E. Topping; secretary, Miss M. A. Rice; executive board consisting of foregoing officers and A. J. Smith, F. L. Abby, G. F. Welda and F. L. Prentiss. H. J. Vankuren is now able at his new stand to supply students with the best table board.Call and see him,2d door south of Indiana Cash Grocery. For Students. Go to Vankurens for oysters and confectionery. Take your girl to Vankurens' for oysters. Students should call at 832, 2d door south of Indiana Cash Grocery, for board, oysters and confectionery. Furnished rooms and boarding, or will cook for a club. Inquire at 1312 Kentucky street. Boarders Wanted. Vankurens' new restaurant, 2d door south of Indiana Cash Grocery. Go to Field & Hargis. University Book Store! FOR STUDENTS' SUPPLIES. E. Wright, DENTIST 713 MASS. ST. Lawrence, Kansas. Teeth extracted without pain, by the 713 MASS. ST., traced without pain, by the use of Nitrous Oxide Gas. The Tailor, McCONNELL, Has the largest and most complete stock of Suitings, Pant Goods, etc., to be found in the city. A liberal discount to students. MILLARD & CO0PER Billiard Parlor. THE ONLY FIRST CLASS PLACE IN THE CITY. Fine Imported and Domestic CIGARS. E. B. GORSUCH 710 Mass. St., - Lawrence, Kansas. Is now ready to look after his customers in his new headquarters at Wm. WIEDEMAN'S OLD STAND. J. B. KELLY, The Students' Friend, Gives students the best rates and attention of any BARBER SHOP In the city. None but the best workmen employed 915 Mass St. A. A. RUSS, DENTIST Office over Field & Hargis' Bookstore, Lawrence, Kansas. Office Hours, from 8 to 12 m.; and 1 to 5 p. m. WM.WIEDEMANN, THE Students' Friend! HIS PURE CANDIES 面 Creams, Icees, Sodas, Lemonades, Candies, Nuts, Foreign and Domestic Fruits to be found on the market are always on hand. Are Unexcelled. THE MOST POPULAR RESTAURANT IN TOWN The favorite place for students for the best inland board. Fallow will be found at Mull's old stand. FALLEY'S 18---and Pin Head G. P. 1 00 **Best Shot** 80 **Best Oolong** 75 **Choice Oolong** 75 **English Breakfast** 75 **Best Imperia** 75 **Best Imperial** 75 **Best B. F. Japan** 75 **Choice Japan** 50 **Best Green B. F. Japan** 75 **Best Green Huwan** 75 **Best B. F. Sifting** 25 **Good B. F. Sifting** 15 HENRY FUEL. BOOTS&SHOES 196 MASSACHUSETTS ST., LAWRENCE, KS. Rubber Goods and Slippers. The finest line in the city. Indiana Cash Grocery, PARTIAL PRICE LIST. SUGARS. 15% pounds Granulated Sugar 18% pounds Granulated Sugar 18% Standard A 17% XO U 17% Brown 17% Brown 17% Buttered Sugar 17% Cut Loaf ... $1 00 ... 1 00 ... 1 01 ... 1 00 ... 1 00 COFFEES. 8 pounds choice coffee ... 1 00 5% " Best ... 1 00 4% " O. G. Java ... 1 00 3% " O. 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Bayless Mercantile Co. Nervousness, Indigestion, E'c. recommended and prescribed by physicians of the state. Its action will harmonize with such stimulants as are necessary to take. It is the best tonic known, furnishing sustenance to both brain and body. It takes a delicious drink with water and sugar only. Universally recommended and prescribed by physicians of all schools. (LIQUID) FOR DYSPEPSIA, Mental and Physical Exhaustion Weakened Energy, INVUQRATING, STRENGTHENING, HEALTHFUL, REFRESHING. Prepared according to the directions of Prof. E. N. Horsford, of Cambridge, Mass. A preparation of the phosphates of lime, magnesia, potash and iron with phosphoric acid in such forms as to be readily assimilated by the system. --up vale Prices Reasonable. Pamphet giving further particulars mailed free. Manufactured by the RUMFORD CHEMICAL WORKS, Providence, R. I. Beware of Imitations. SOAPS. 25 bars I. C. G. Soap $1 00 33 " Star Soap 10 30 " Habitat's Best 10 13 " Ivory 10 20 White Russian 10 20 White Family 10 Large package of toilet soap, 25 per cent less than usually sold. FLOUR. Best French Mushrooms... Best French Peas... 3-pound can Louis Baked Beans... 2 " " Old South Church... 100 Ibs Kaw Princes, H. Pat. $2 50 101 " Head Center. 2 75 100 " Mountain Pat. 2 75 101 " I. G. Straight Pat. 2 75 100 " Cream of the City. 2 25 100 " A. 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Is headquarters for COMBS, BRUSHES, PERFUMERY FINE TOILET SOAPS, ETC. Frank Willard KEEPS THE FINEST BARBER SHOP IN THE CITY. 712 Massachusetts Street. Special Attention Given to Students 18 25 25 15 10 10 17 25 25 25 25 13 8 1 H. W. HOWE, DENTIST. [45 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Ks.] CLEAN UP! P HIRAM HUNTER, Se LER TURKISH .. BATH .. HOUSE "HONEST OLD HIRAM.." Now has full charge of the ON VERMONT STREET. Bath open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Satur- days and Sundays. T]ings T mov com com tero pha last the T to-o les 1