UNIVERSITY COURIER.
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rible, prodigious growth of intellect(?)—have the "barbs" been taking private lessons from the "Frats?" Never the less the admission now comes that there is some talent outside of the "frats." (How exceedingly true.)
The COURIER constitution as it now stands, with no changes whatever, offers more to the students than does the only chartered paper of K. S. U.; (though any company can get a charter for $2.50.) The changes as made in the Review constitution find their origin in the COURIER constitution.
We would simply ask: What has forced them to recognize that at K. S. U. there ARE SOME STUDENTS? What has forced them to give the "non frat" element a representation?
What has forced them to recognize that there is a spark of intellect among the Review subscribers?
If it had not been for the Courier would they ever have painted this beautiful screen,for the dear students to feast their eyes upon?
TOPICS.
THE POSTMASTER GENERAL.
The appointment of Judge Gresham to the cabinet position of Postmaster General is well received by the newspapers of all parties. This appointment will add strength to the administration and again calls attention to the judicious selections of President Arthur. Judge Gresham supported Grant in 1880 but has not taken an active part in the recent factional strife. His name is now mentioned for president by a few admiring papers.
THE READJUSTERS.
The "Readjusters" of Virginia have a platform which will be endorsed by intelligent men in the north. Among the "planks" are the following: 'Better schools and more of them; a system of railroad supervision and control; a new congressional apportionment; biennial elections: fewer circuit judges, and no funder judges; better county roads and more equitable road laws; free suffrage; the abolition of tax coupons; to expunge the color line in politics and civil affairs; to obliterate the sectional line in national politics and promote an American feeling, which shall know no north, no south, no east, no west-nothing but the Union, one and inseperable.'"'—Ex.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE.
Candidates for speaker of the next house of Representatives are presenting their claims and beginning their canvasses. Mr.Randall by virtue of his former position and his recognized ability as a party leader,undoubtedly has the inside track for nominee of the Democratic caucus.His opposition to the majority of his party on tariff legislation will work against him. On the other hand the Free Traders are divided. Cox, Blackburn, Carlisle and Springer, all push their claims for the position on the ground of Free Trade,and it is doubtful if they could harmonize their followers on any one of them. Randall is the most skilled politician and is supposed to be supported by Tilden. Prominent Democratic papers insist that no decided stand should be taken upon the tariff question before the next presidential election, while others claim that it would be for the best interests of the party to make Free Trade an issue and fight on that line. The election of speaker will probably tell the strength of these two factions.
PETER COOPER.
When Peter Cooper died, poor men throughout the country lost a friend and benefactor. Unlike other men who have risen from poverty to riches he was never arrogant or forgetful that he was once a common laborer. By his philanthropy the condition of the poor in New York has been much bettered. He was not ostentatious in his benefactions or patronizing to those whom he assisted. He became one of the millionaires of the country, yet no man envied him his fortune. His whole life is a lesson which young men can study wirh profit. He was of indomitable will and of vigorous execution. The Cooper Union, his great enterprise, was planned with wonderful care and foresight. Although his fortune was at times imperilled by his liberalty,yet he clung to his purpose and the Cooper Union is a monument to the rare good sense and philanthropy of its projector.
When the first railroad in the United States was built, Mr. Cooper devoted much of his skill, his time and his money to make it a success. He was prominently identified with the development of the telegraph and particularly of the cable. Amid all the reverses which at first beset the construction of the cable, Peter Cooper was one of the few capitalists who remained steadfast in their aid and who finally gave this great triumph of science to the world.
His life was long and useful. In the arts of peace he has perhaps never been surpassed in promoting the interests of America.
LITERARY.
HORACE, ODES, II, 10. (Sapphies.)
Rightly live, Licinius, nor the deep sea Tempting ever, nor to th' unfriendly shore-line Standing in too close, cautious while thou art now Shunning the storm-blasts.
Whosoever holds to the golden mid-ground. Safely shall he live, from the hovel's squalor Free; of even-mind, by an envied mansion Shall be unburdened.
Oft the mighty pine by the wind is shaken,
With a greater crash falls a lofty tower,
Of the mountain-range 'tis the highest peaks are Stricken by lightning.
Hearts that well prepared are for either fortune. Hope in adverse times; and when fair the out-look, Fear reverses. Jove both removes and brings on Fierce-raging tempests.
If all's evil now, not forever will it So remain. At times with his lute, Apollo Wakes the silent Muse, nor is always drawn his Death-speeding bow-string.
When,neath fortune's frown,arm thy soul with courage Boldly meet thy fate,whatsoe'er she bring thee; In too favoring gales wisely wilt thou reef thy
Wide-swelling canvas.