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Men of "Cultuah."
A correspondent in our last issue tears his hair because we venture a criticism upon those eastern men of "cultuah"—Curtis, Sumner, Wells and their ilk. So far as votes are concerned, few of our students will take a part in this campaign. However, as the time is not far distant when they will wield more influence than their few votes, it becomes their duty to study the present politica situation.
A set of men have sprung into prominence in the east, who call themselves "Independents." The Independent is one who is too good to mingle with the common lot of mortals. The Independent is the man who must rule or ruin. The Independent is one who stands with dagger uplifted, to assassinate his party if she refuses to become his mistress. The Independent is the political pope who graciously condescends to let the common folk touch the hem of his robe, or kiss his great toe. The Independent is the physician who points out the ailments of his party, and proposes to cure the patient by cutting off her head. The Independent is the man who betrays his party if she refuses to place him first in command. Benedict Arnold was the Independent of 1780; Fitz John Porter was the Independent of 1862; George William Curtis is the Independent of 1884.
Another thing. Place your finger on an Independent, and ninety-nine times out of a hundred (if there are a hundred of them), you will find a rampant free-trader. Lacking the courage of their convictions, as they know they will be defeated before the bar of public opinion, they dare not make the fight on their own hobby, but seek to defeat the party by slandering its candidates.
It is the duty of everyone to study the issues of the hour, and then ally himself with the party whose principles accord most nearly with his own convictions. An honest opponent has every one' respect. The man however, who stands ready to prove a traitor when his assistance is most needed, is entitled to respect from neither friend nor enemy. Ability and genius do not palliate the offense, but render it more rank.
As we said before, the immaculate Independent groweth almost within the shadow of Bunker Hill. The association of "the western rowdies and cow-boys" is not conducive to his development. Let us give thanks!
College Prizes.
Notwithstanding prizes have been condemned by the best educators as harmful in their results, the number offered in the University is on the increase. If some one will only mention something for which a prize has not been offered, we feel assured the breach will be filled.
How many contests have there been in the University in which the awards have met with general favor? On the other hand, how many have there been where the judges' decision has not met with the unqualified disapproval from the audience? As a rule, the preparation for the contests have detracted from regular study, not only taking the time given to practice, but keeping the contestant in a feverish anxiety. The winners have been ill-repaid for their loss from regular work, and the unsuccessful ones have been soured by disappointment.
Rewards are well enough for little children who need somthing to stimulate their ambition. For students who betake themselves to college to acquire a higher education, the system of prize giving is silly, unnecessary and injudicious.
Answer if You Can.
Some fraternity men having complained about articles appearing under the department "Views," as not fairly stating the case in regard to secret societies, we can only answer that our columns are open to all students, and any one choosing to respond to such articles has the privilege to do so.
Prof. Canfield deserves congratulations for the field he has opened for special investigation in the study of Economics. Those of the higher class men who fail to improve the opportunities offered are very foolish, to say the least.
Second Prep. : "Good! I found out why the French are perseeuting the Chinese."
Second Prep. : "Yes. The Chinese eat missionaries, and will not publish any newspapers a white man can read. The French are thoroughly resolved to protect their citizens.
First Prep. : "How was the debate in Oread last Friday?"
First Prep.: "Can you explain it to me?"
Among Our Exchanges. We have received the Badger, the weekly published at the University of Wisconsin, and can only say that it approaches about as near being a perfect "student's paper" as any we know of. We are glad to note its financial prospect, which will assure its maintenance. The Badger is a lively, fearless paper, devoted to the interests of the college, and a credit to the institution.
Among Our Exchanges.
The Occident comes from California, and reaches here in advance of many eastern journals. It reports a prosperous beginning of a new year at Berkeley. The Occident was started as an anti-fraternity paper, at a time when the secret societies of the University of California were carrying everything with a high hand, and by their utter disregard of all rights of others, had brought discredit to the name fraternity. Now affairs are much better, and the Occident was a great instrument in bringing about the change.
Dartmouth college raised $1,150 to equip a base ball nine.
Oxford University, England, now admits women to its examinations.
To all our old exchanges we say welcome, and hope many new ones will find it to their interest to come to our sanctum. We will try to treat all fairly and justly, so come on.
"Tros, Tyriusque mihi nullo discrimine agetur. Several other exchanges are a hand, but we find it impossible to notice all this week.
Chancellor to new student: "Give me your name, please."
N. S： "Tom."
Chancellor: "I wish your full name."
N. S.: "Thomas."
Evening School.
WEDNESDAY EVENING,
October 1st, at 7:15 O'clock. —OUR— Night School Re-opens,
In which the following branches will be taught;
Book-keeping, plain business Penmanship, Mental, Practical and Commercial Arithmetic, Spelling Reading, U. S. History, Algebra, Physical and Intermediate Geography, Letter-Writing, Telegraphing Short-Hand Writing Ornamental Penmanship
Same kind of Text Books for English Branches used as in public schools. Hours of study from 7 to 9 five evenings each week. RATES OF TUITION VERY REASONABLE. For further particulars call at the office or address
BOOR & MCIILRAVY,
Principal Lawrence Business College
J. S. CREW & CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Books Stationery
PICTURE FRAMES, MOULDINGS,
AND
ARTISTS' MATERIALS.
University Students will find a complete stock of
TEXT-BOOKS
And Supplies for School use AT LOWEST PRICES.
Fancy Goods and Fine Stationery
AT SAME RATES.
COME AND SEE THE NEW STORE.
TEMPLE of FASHION 1884. FALL. 1884.
The only stock of Merchant Tailoring Goods in the City, and the largest in the State. None but first-class workmen employed, and a fit guaranteed.
McCONNELL, THE TAILOR.
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P. S.—A discount of 10 per cent, to Students.
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