103----ABE LEVY SELLS FUR AND SEAL SKIN CAPS.----103 STUDENTS VIEWS. annot s pre- large is as URIER cent receive payment wont comes advisor, ne has serve. before, so say nodat- r and never illis. ug the By number are of born by talking have bes be all we be hat '86 guggest the face swal- ts. (1) Law- paper; e. It d that largely boys, Dean. only the to pick news this fin- has which and dis- is also webster, when weekly sheet. How a edit a one of many of money, is ye are, the peo- which may noth- d point mayays the ainted. as four the Uni- received word to deed a this has the only so far literary hope in faculty neight MITH. I think the good Lord has meted out to Kansas her full measure of mummings; that the pail is bursting its staves and running over at the top. The worst humbug, too, in the whole bucket is so neatly covered and so prettily labbed as to deceive ordinary observers. I refer to what is called the "County Normal Institu- The "Normal Institute" was intended to be, and is pretended to be, a short summer school for the improvement of teachers and the teacher's profession. Instead it has been an injury to teachers and the death of the profession; if, indeed, there has ever been anything among teachers that attained the dignity of a "profession." In short, the Normal institute, which if rightly operated, would have made better teachers, better wages, better schools, has in reality spawned a trash of teachers, held down wages and degenerated the schools. To go through the manifestations of the process, would be as tiresame as it is loathing. A few scraps from here and there will show the quality of the fabric. has ever been anything but a profession." In short, the Normal Institute, which if rightly operated, would have made better teachers, better wages, better schools, has in reality spawned a trash of teachers, hold down wages and degenerated the schools. To go through the ramifications of the process, would be as tiresome as it is boiling. A few scraps from here and there will show the quality of the fabric. A large number of sharks, who have always snapped up what meat the educational sea of Kansas afforded, struck for the Normal Institute the moment it was launched. Unit to teach themselves, they set themselves up as teachers of teachers. This fact, as well as others mentioned, I give not only from my own observation, but from statements of those in position to know—county superintendents and others—as well as from the confession of a particularly successful specimen himself. Having their influence in a political, religious or friendly way, these sharks have kept closely after the vessel, snapping up the fat and lucrative positions of county after county, as drawn out to them. Excercable teachers have been selected to conduct institutes at salaries of $100 to $150 per month. One back-set, however, was in the way. Most of the institutes were held at about the same time, so these fellows couldn't cover but one or two nest-eggs in the course of the summer. But at the late Teachers' Association they got in their work by passing a resolution that the Normal Institutes of the counties should commence and end so there should be three series, one following upon the exact terminal date of the other. Why? Because, forsooth, the sharks might get three institutes apiece in the course of a three months' vacation. When, a few years ago, State Supt. Speer deprecated the practice of any institute conductor taking charge of more than one institute, these educational mountebanks whined like puppies whose tails has been trampled upon. The instructors who assist the conductors have largely been selected from the small-fry pedagogues of the counties, whose rural political influence might boost the county superintendents. Then to the institutes are invited the boys and girls, many of whom are scarcely out of their swaddling clothes. The better teachers keep away generally, or disgusted, leave the business. This is why our institute rolls are made up most entirely of school girls, and of so precious few professional teachers. The attendance at the institute practically insures certificates, which hoists these so-called "teachers" to the school room. I remember when two years ago at the State Teachers' Association it was proposed to exclude these infants by making the work of the institutes strictly professional; the resolution was quickly tabled Wherefore? Because the dollars of the school lads and misses are the get their food. The reading of the doings of one of these institutes, of the balls, the suppers, the distirations, is enough to sicken any one who has a just appreciation of true Normal work. There are a few good conductors in the state; a few good institutes; a few counties with a well disciplined corps of teachers; but they are very rare. Either the present legislature should require that the work of institutes be professional and not high school instruction, or else they should put a can of statutory dynamite on the Normal Institute and blow it to Hades. SMITH. Girls' Views. In a recent COUCHER one signing himself "M," wonders why girls never have any views, or if they have why they never give them to the world. Now I wonder if that is to be considered a challenge or a masculine sneer at the scarcity of girls' ideas. I hardly think the latter, for if my womanly intuitions do not mislead me, "M." very highly values girls' oppinions—good opinions, and not one girls' alone, but all. In fact, "M." is what some one calls "a general lover." But girls have very decided oppinions upon many topics, and there is one that may be mentioned. Why is it considered necessary for our professors to occasionally, towards the close of an interesting recitation, to say, "Mr.—— I wish to see you—in fact, I wish to excuse the ladies and speak to all the gentlemen alone." Now if this professor had something to communicate to the class, essential or belonging to the studies in question, I contend that we girls should have been allowed to remain. Is there any information relative to our studies being withheld from us? If so, we most earnestly protest. And if the matter was such as ought not to reach girls' ears, as girls we again protest against our brothers and our gentlemen friends listening to it. If the subject was not sufficiently refined for us, it was not for them. We claim for them the same immunity from aught that can dim or tarnish their purity that is granted us. Some one has said, "God's laws are for soul and not for sex," and we think our boys should be as carefully guarded as their sisters, and what is needed information for them is need-for us also. Let us stand on an absolute equality—intellectual, social and moral—and there cannot be two ways of accomplishing this. And, oh yes, there's another thing of which we girls often speak—personal neatness. Some of you dear boys would be much more agreeable if greater attention were given to the little things that go to make up the ensemble of a gentleman. They are little things, but it makes all the difference in the world. There is a story told of a student, once in K. S. U., that bears upon this subject and embodies "we girls" opinions. Several representative girl students were discussing Mr. manners in society and "the class room. His intellectual abilities were acknowledged to be exceptional. But, said one, "He is such a critic, and so sarcastic;" adding reflectively, "but Mr.—has always such clean hands and nails, such spotless linen, we can forgive h im." That's just it; much will be overlooked if the amenities of life are not forgotten. And we, the present girls of K. S. U., say emphatically, the girls were right. Absolute personal neatness counts for much. So boys, use your nail brush, tooth brush, blacking brush and clothes brush; be considerate, chivalric and gentle, and the girls' views upon your individual merits will always be favorable. ONE OF THE GIRLS. A preparation of the phosphates of lime, magnesia, potash and iron with phosphoric acid in such form as to be readily assimilated by the system. Prepared according to the directions of Prof. E N. Horsford, of Cambridge, Mass. (LIQUID) FOR DYSPEPSIA, Nervousness, Indigestion, Etc. Mental and Physical Exhaustion, Weakened Energy. Universally recommended and prescribed by physicians of all schools. 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 makes a delicious drink with water and sugar Invigorating, Strengthening It makes a delicious drink with water and sugar only. Healthful, Refreshing Lawrence Business Directory. RAILROAD TIME TABLES. Prices Reasonable. Pamphet giving further carriers mailed free. Manufactured by the Rumford Chemical Works, Providence, R. I. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. SOUTHERN KANSAS. Joy South ... 11:35 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Arrives from South ... 1C-45 a.m. and 4:03 p.m. ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE. West bound ... 11:25 a.m. and 6:18 p.m. ... 11:56 a.m. and 11:43 p.m. East bound ... 4:13 a.m. and 8:07 a.m. ... 4:39 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. KANSAS DIVISION OF CHICAGO West bound 11:25 p. m. and 11:55 p. m. To Wanego 6:12 p. m. East bound 4:25 a. m. and 8:10 a. m. 4:25 p. m. KANSAS DIVISION OF UNION PACIFIC. CLOTHIERS. J. HOUSE, Massachusetts Street. RESTAURANTS. RESTAURANTS. E. C. MULL. Manufacturing Confectioners. E. C. MUHL, Management No. 149 Massachusetts Street WM. WIEDEMANN, No.——Massachusetts Street. G. M. FALLEY—Restaurant. 923 Massachusetts St HARRY HUTSON. Massachusetts Street. F. H. KLOCK. F. H. KLOCK, 820 Massachusetts St. BARBERS. W. H. PEMELTON 814 Massachusetts St., up stairs. JOHNSON & HEYLINBERG. Massachusetts S COAL DEALERS. A. J. GRIFLIN Massachusetts Street FALKE & RUSSELL A. J. GRIFIN, Massachusetts Street WALKER & RUSSELL South Lawrence Elevator TAILORS. JOHN DALEY, Winthrop St., opposite Postoffice. ALEX. PROTSCH, Corner Warren and Mass. Ste S. T. FIELD & CO. Massachusetts Street. BOOK STORES. B. W. WOODWARD & CO. Corner Massachusetts Sts. DRUGGISTS. GEO. LEIS, Massachusetts Street. DENTISTS. A. A. RUSS, Massachusetts Street W. KRIGHT, Massachusetts Street PATRONIZE HOME INSTITUTIONS. The Southern Kansas Railway Is a KANSAS ROAD. E. WRIGHT. 713 Massachusetts Street And is thoroughly identified with the interests and progress of the State of Kansas and its people, and aborts its patrure facilities unequalled by any line in Eastern or Southern Kansas, running THROUGH EXPIRIES trains daily between Kansas City and Oatle, Ottawa, Garnett, Jola, Humboldt, Chanute, Cherryville, Independence, Winfield, Wellington, Harper, Attica, and intermediate points. ate points. THROUGH MAIL trains daily except Sunday between Cincinnati City and Wellington, and intermediated locations, making close connections at Otaukee Chanute and Cherryvale with our trains for Emporia, Burlington, Girard, Walnut and Cofferyville. ville. ACCOMMODATION TRAINS daily except Sunday between Kansas City and Olathe and Ottawa. NUMBER that by purchasing tickets via this THROUGH TICKETS can be purchased via, line at any of the regular Coupon Bonds, and your baggage through to destination East, West, North or South. REMEMBER that by purchasing tickets via this line connection is made in the Union Depot at Kawasaki City with through trains to all points. avoiding tickets and changes at way stations. MISSING TICKETS can be purchased via this J. HOUSE, PULLMAN SLEEPERS on all night trains. For further information, see maps and folders, or S. B. HYNES, General Passenger Agent, Lawrence, Kan. CLOTHIER THE POPULAR IF YOU WANT AN- Overcoat, Suit, Coat and Vest, a Pair of Trousers, Hat, Cap, or Furnishing Goods, It will pay you to buy of us. We sell nothing but what is stylish and reliable. We guarantee everything we sell to be just as we represent. J. HOUSE, THE POPULAR CLOTHIER. CLEAN UP! HIRAM HUNTER "HONEST OLD HIRAM." Now has full charge of the Turkish Bath House On Vermont Street. Bath open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. J F. WIEDEMANN, (Successor to J. H. Boyd.) MANUFACTURER OF Fine Boots AND SHOES. 917 Massachusetts St. Repairing a Specialty. --of all kinds always on hand. F. H. KLOCK'S Oysters and Ice Cream in Season. Restaurant and Confectionery Meal Tickets $4.00. Regular Board, per week,$3.50. Single Meals,25c. CHOICE CANDIES, CIGARS, TOBACCOS, &c. 820 Mass. St., LAWRENCE, KAN THE DENTAL PARLORS A. A. RUSS, Are the finest in the city. Students trade solicited, and discounts given thereon. Worcester's Dictionary THE STANDARD. WORCESTER'S UNABRIDGED Quarto Dictionary The largest and most complete Dictionary of the English Language. WITH A SUPPLEMENT, Bmracing 204 additional pages, and over 12,500 new words and a Vocabulary of Synonyms of words in general use. THE NEW EDITION OF Worcester's Dictionary Contains thousands of words not to be found in any other Dictionary. 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Creamis, Icees, Sodas, Lemonades, Candies Nuts, Foreign and Domestic Tobs to be found on the market are always on hand. OYSTERS ! OYSTERS ! [Harris' Old Stand.] HAS STUDENTS REMEMBER THAT E. C. MULL Fruits, Confectionery and Nuts AND ALSO THE ONLY First-class Oyster Parlor in the City. Special attention given to students social gatherings. Orders filled on short notice. Though a change of management has taken place, Mr. Harris will be found ready to serve you as of old. C. A. PEASE & SON Dealers in all kinds of Fresh and Salt Meats Don't Miss This Chance. OYSTERS and general Butchers' supplies. 140 Mass, St., - LAWRENCE, KAN. 50c. If paid in advance, 50 cents will pay for the Daily Herald one month. 50c. Call at the office and leave your suscrip- tions before this offer is withdrawn J. S. CREW & CO. 1s the best place to purchase Text Books AND STUDENTS' SUPPLIES. --- DISCOUNT BEST. "New Cable" and "Staff of Life" Brands of Flour.