abuses to which public school boys are subject.
But stay, who comes yonder? A girl, tall and slender; she is well dressed, but with no show of affection. She is not conscious of her hands, her face shows no trace of embarrassment or chagrin. With a quiet, gentle movement she passes from one to another, speaking to everyone alike. "I am very glad to see you," her eyes often say, but her lips use the phrase sparingly. Is she fitting herself for contact with the great and greedy world?
We do not know. She does not know herself. It is well to know people, she feels that. She is going to meet and talk with as many as she can—not talk for effect, or only with those who can sustain their part of a brilliant conversation. But she really wants to know what other people think, to contrast their views with her own. She does not know that this will do any good, still she feels it may open some way to good. "It is opportunity, not much, a little."
The brilliance of Our Study Window begins to fade. The crowd breaks into groups, and in the subdued light we seem to see the tall slender girl in the center of every group. She talks in gay conversation for a few minutes with the sprightly young man in the dress suit, she stays longer with the girl in the corner who doesn't seem to be having a very good time. The light grows dimmer. The groups assume pigmy shapes; the tall girl is taller, grander. "It is opportunity, not much, a little," the appealing look in her eyes seems to say. And the strains of muse in dying faintness seem to repeat, "it is opportunity, not much, a little."
Editor Students Journal:
In the University Courier of September 14th, 1894, is an editorial in which is used strong language and wild statements regarding an "organized effort" opposing the library fee manifested at the opening of the school year. And since that article can by no means allude to me, for the organized effort was made before I reached Lawrence, and since new students ought to hear both sides of this question I beg an opportunity to show the other side.
The writer says: "A few disgruntled politicians wishing to help themselves into prominence made an organized effort against the library fee." It is remarkably strange that students cannot stand up for what they consider right without an editor of a college paper denouncing them "as disgruntled politicians helping themselves into prominence." Undoubtedly those students have as strong a sense of justice as any man on the Courier staff, and any criticism from the Courier ought at least, to be fair.
In that article sweeping assertions are made, thus: "The law is on the side of the payment of the fee." Will the writer of that article please look at the General Statutes of Kansas, 1889, Section 6282? Any one able to read can there see. "Admission shall be free to all the inhabitants of the state."
Now, Mr. Editor, what was the library fee last year but an "admission fee?" What can it ever be but a "contingent fee?" Would it do to pose it as a "tuition fee?" This statement of law being plain, is it for the best interests of the state that University students be taught by the example of those, supposed to teach only that which makes us better men and women, a total disregard for law? Even the Courier would not advocate that.
Another general assertion too ridiculous for serious consideration is this: "Right is on the side of the fee." 'Tis strange that "right," is such an incomprehensive thing that only the editorial staff of the Courier can comprehend it; strange that a man of the editor's intellectual strength should allow such a statement to pose as his editorial when the University intended, by the will of the tax-payers expressed by law and generous appropriations, for all students rich or poor, capable of enjoying its advantages, and when it is their further will and pleasure that no further obstacles shall be thrown in the paths of self-supporting students than are absolutely necessary.
But the illusive statement just quoted is supported by this: "The appropriation of 1893 was insufficient to even partially supply the University for more books." No one feels like criticising the English of the editorial, yet if the writer had taken the trouble to compare the appropriations for the library in former years with that of 1893, he would have learned that the appropriation $2,500, for that year, was double any preceding year.
Is the Courier so discontented that it would advocate a further increase of $2,500 to $8,500 would be exacted in an illegal manner?
"The wants of the library are self-evident." That is precisely what our legislators thought or they would never have doubled our library appropriation, thereby showing the willingness on the part of Kansas to support a University library for all, worthy of the State University.
We are further told: "They appealed to the patriotism of the student." Surely it was a peculiar "appeal" when we are told to pay the fee, or not register, go whence we come. A man is not begged to leave when kicked out. Had the library fee been asked as an "appeal", to the students to tide the University over for a year or two even the poorest of our students would have contributed loyalty, to the best of their ability.
But this is the worse: "The appeal was resented by those who consider selfishness first and the University last. Such traitors were left unheeded, etc." Disloyalty to our University is a harsh term to use toward a University student: traitor grates on his ears. Is any one who tries to bring hardworking students here by endeavoring to reduce expenses considered disloyal to the University's best interests? Is he a "traitor" to our institution when he tries to do what every faithful friend of the University ought to do, fill our newly erected buildings with energetic students to use our well equipped laboratories and the newly erected library?
The editor-in-chief of the Courier admits that the article in question was a miscellaneous one," written by several persons, for which he must stand responsible; but when a man's character and reputation is assailed by such slanderous writing, it is high time that an editor-in-chief should observe the contents of his editorial column before such an article appears in print.
ELI CANN.
RULES FOR USE OF THE LIBRARY.
All students have access to the reading-room and newspaper room. They may use freely the encyclopedias, dictionaries, card catalogues, periodicals and newspapers.
Any of the books from the stack-room may be had upon application at the delivery desk and read in the reading-room.
Taking Books Home.
Books which are not reserved may be taken home for three weeks. If held out longer than that time a fine of five cents a day until returned will be imposed.
Use of Alcoyes.
The four alcoves on the south side of the reading-room are reserved, for the exclusive use of students engaged in a special investigation requiring a large number of reference books.
The privilege to use one of these alcoves can be obtained from the librarian upon recommendation of the instructor, under whom the work is being done.
In the Book-Stack
The penalty for the violation of one or more of these rules is the forfeiture of the privilege of the use of the book-stack.
When neither the catalogue nor the librarian can furnish necessary information in regard to desired subject matter, juniors and seniors may consult the books on the shelves.
The stack-room is not built to accommodate readers, therefore, do not remain there any longer than is necessary to find the book needed, otherwise it will become crowded.
If any book is taken from the stack- room even for a few moments, it must be charged at the delivery desk.
On entering the stack-room all books must be left in the reading room, except, perhaps, a note book.
If, after taking a book from the shelf, anyone is uncertain where to replace it put it on the delivery desk rather than misplace it.
Not to consult the books on the books on the shelves too frequently; not to remain in the stack-room too long; to avoid misplacing books upon the shelves; to be sure to inform the librarian or assistant if a book is taken from the stack-room.
Therefore for the general good of al using the library, the main points fo each one to remember are:
It is difficult to use a large number of books in common with many people unless each person use very great care.
General Points.
Fifteen members of the Topeka Athletic Association have already signified their intention of risking life and limb for glory on the foot-ball field. The association has the "stuff" and if a team can only be given sufficient practice the Lawrence club ought to find a good game here this winter. -Topeka Capital.
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Adelphic Literary Society-Meets in Adelphic hall, University building, north wing, third floor, every Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
Summary of Historical and Political Science Meets in room 14, University building, every Friday from 4 to 5. F. W. Blackman, Director.
W, Y. C. Wu — Meets in Adelphia hall.
Y. W. C. Wu — Meets at 5 p.m.
President, Anna H. Miles
Science Club—Meets in Chemistry
billboard 18, at 8 p.m.
V. Schröder President.
Language Conference -Meets every
morning at 4 o'clock
in the frickee.
Kent Club—Weets in Main Building
Adults attend afternoon at 1:30.
Adults students
Greek Symposium - Meets every other
day at 4 o'clock in the
classical museum.
Y. M. C.A.-Meets in Music hall every
day at 3 p.m. President A. E.
Moodly.
Oratorical Association of the Students of Kansas State University-Charles Lease, President, Charles Pettyjohn, Secretary.
Lecture Bureau—President, Professor Templin.
University Athletic Association-
President, A. O. Garrett; Secretary,
A. Mayer; Treasurer, R. K. Moody;
I. Inhelder; Coach, B. base ball
and foot ball associations.
Civil Engineering Society—President H. J. Withington, Secretary O. W. Galbreath. Meets every Thursday at 4 p.m., in south wing of 3rd floor. University Debating Club—Meets in room 15. Friday, at 5 p.m. President, Warren Baxter; Secretary, C. S. Griffin.
A Word the Students.
Having had, in years past, some experience as a student in the rural districts of Indiana, boarding with and without clubs—without a club, when keeping bachelor's hall,—and I found during the time of school days that the item of board was small compared with incidentals—a thousand and one little useless articles—besides, the dispating habits draw upon the purse, which in a short time becomes depleted, when the youthful mind is compelled to draw upon the grand old sire, whose curiosity is soon awakened by the exravagance of his offspring, who will ask, as a parent should, why this great outlay? The only excuse is, the board, room and necessaries have to be met.
Awaken from this ancient behavior ye rural boys from mountains, swamps and plauses, and dig up ground honor by the lock, and, and long may the genial uction of intellectual culture brighten on the illusion fields of undying felicity, and may thy conception be so acute to discern the difference in buying your eatables that you can readily see the contrast between buying of the Indiana Cash Grocery or credit house. Watch our price lists which appear in the Lawrence Daily Journal every week. Surprise your home folk this year by taking home an account of economy and tell them how it was accomplished.
The Adelphic club meets tonight. The question of debate is, "Should the pending suffrage amendment to the constitution of Kansas be adopted."
Speakers in the affirmative are W. C. McCroskey, Eli Cann; On the negative, W. N· Logan, J. Scott. Followed by general discussion. Let everybody come out.
Adelphic.
INDIANA CASH GROCERY CO.,
The K. U. Republican club will meet in the Journal building Saturday evening at eight o'clock. Let all loyal republicans attend and help to reorganize the club.
Republican Club.
Dress Reform.
We are sale agents in Lawrence for Yipsilanti underwear and equipoise waists. No physical culture student can afford to be without them.
Speaking of physical culture, the Freshhes are feeling rather sore over it. or from it—which?
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