Historical Seminary.
In spite of the very unpleasant weather there was an attendance of some thirty students at the Seminary of Historical and Political Science last Friday evening and a very interesting meeting was held. The report of the previous session, Dec. 6, 1889, written by W. A. Snow was read by Mr. Hill, and was followed by a paper by Miss Carrie Watson, on "Some Phases of Library Work." A historical sketch of the rise of library management as a profession, and library economy as a science since the organization of the American Library Association in 1876, was given and modern methods of study in seminaries were described. Miss Watson mentioned some of her duties and showed that the office involved more than a chance to read all the books. The library is now one of the most important departments of a modern university.
A paper by Prof. Blackmar on the "Study of History and Sociology" was next on the program, in which a general view of the extent of these branches was given and their importance in relation to practical life was shown. Modern methods of study in the historical science were discussed in detail.
The closing paper was "City Government," by Hon. Chas. S. Gleed, read in the absence of the author by Pref. Canfield. Cities are the result of the gregarious nature of the human race. Every man with a want goes sooner or later to a city where his want is satisfied if he in turn can satisfy the wants of some one else. Cities are the clearing houses of our civilization. The friction caused by the collision of so many better and generous elements is great, and is the chief difficulty of their government. Municipal administration can be considered in four lights: 1. History which gives us the experience of ages; 2. Religion which prompts us to help our fellow man; 3. Science which shows us the faults and needs and the causes of disease and crime; 4. Philosophy by which we can learn methods of remedy and control.
Our present system of municipal administration is taken from English cities where the conditions are so different as not to afford a precedent for us. The best form of city management is where the power and responsibility is in one man, elected often by popular or delegated vote. The form of city government should be prescribed by the State and certain limitations put upon the actions of the executive officer but in other respects he should have complete control. The people would know then whom to blame for bad administration and there would be less chance for corruption. It is easier to bribe a jury than a judge, a legislature than a governor, a congress than a president, not because they are any better men but because they are more exposed to public criticism. The city is not a political body but
a business corporation and should be treated as such. Those cities that have tried a method of administration similar to this have found it to work much better than the ordinary cumberous system.
KANSAS STATE NEWS
Teachers Declare for Prohibition.
Teachers Declare for Presentation.
The annual meeting of Kansas Teachers Association held at Topoka, was largely attended. The following resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, The Prohibitory amendment to the Constitution of Kansas has, by driving *the saloon beyond her borders*, brought happiness and comfort to thousands of homes, has brought thousands of sober citizens from other lands; and from other lands; has reduced crime and pauperism; has made it easier for us to govern and teach the children of the Commonwealth and has elevated Kansans to a civilized people by any other people in the history of the world; therefore.
Reserved, That we are here and forever opposed to a resumption of the Prohibitory amendment; and that it is our deliberate intention to ensure that we as firmly embedded in the Constitution of Kansas and in the hearts of her people as are the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments embedded in the Federal Compromise, and in the hearts of the American people.
Resolved, That the substance of the foregoing resolution be telegraphed to every State Teachers' Association now in session in any part of the United States.
A New Enterprise.
Articles of incorporation, announcing a capital stock of $400,000, have been filed by the Consolidated Land and Cattle Company of Kansas City with the Secretary of State at Topeka. The object of the company is the breeding, raising, buying and selling of cattle and horses, and in connection therewith the buying, owning, holding, leasing and selling of real estate throughout the United States.
Women's Wages.
Labor Commissioner Betton's report will be issued about February 1. The commissioner has been making a specialty of investigating the wages of working women in the larger cities of the State, and this department of the report will prove of unusual interest to the large number of women throughout the State who claim that they should receive equal wages with the sterner sex for similar labor performed.
The Flag Winners.
The teachers of Jackson County on their return from the Teachers' convention at Topeka after the capture of the flag, were met at the depot in Holton by the Third Regiment Band $ \rho $ a large company of citizens. From the depot they were escorted to the court-house, where they were given a warm reception.
He Blew Into His Gun.
George Callen, a night watchman at the Missouri Pacific Freight Depot in Leavenworth, shot himself at his home while fooling with a loaded gun. He was handling a double-barreled shotgun, with one load in it, and was blowing into the muzzle of the gun, with his foot on the lock, trying to find out which barrel was loaded, when it accidentally went off, discharging the load of shot into his head. The entire load in the gun passed into the right side of his head, blowing out his right eye and injuring him probably fatally.
GENERAL LEW WALLACE's favorite novel is said to be "Ivanhce," and in this P. T. Barnum and Margaret J. Preston agree with him.
WM. WIEDEMANN,
Manufacturer and dealer in
CONFECTIONERY
Pure Ice Cream and Fruit Ices
FRUITS AND NUTS.
And manufacturer of
A specialty.
Parties supplied on short notice.
We heard that they wanted money. We wanted goods, and seeing that peculiar twinkle in Bayless' eye, we knew that something was going to turn up. Now here are the facts: We find by his own words and the size of their stock that they have too much for the inner man, and judging by the effect their goods have on themselves we had better while cheap, get on the outside of some ourselves.
Can't remember that we ever bought goods so low! In fact, while others are advertising to close out, we find that the I. C. G. by their prices might always be considered as closing out. It is "an old chestnut" in Lawrence, when you hear merchants say they are closing out, unless they give the proof by making prices. You remember when we were on the car of overhearing one person whisper in the ear of a friend that they always went to the I.C.G. Store to get prices even if they did buy of some one on credit, for then they knew they would not have to pay them too much on any goods in their line. So, thinking the matter all over and knowing how hard my poor husband had to work to keep up the table and clothe himself and family, I made a new resolve on January 1, 1890, that instead of his always having that troubled look on his face we would meet him with a smile when he returned home after a day's work and show him how much ready cash we had saved by trading at the
INDAINA CASH GROCERY.
AT——
Mettner's Portrait Studio
719 Massachusetts St.
Students are invited to have their work done, which he guarantees to be only A No.1, but please do not expect
CUT PRICES.
T. F. HALLORAN'S
RESTAURANT and CONFECTIONERY.
(Falley's old Stand, 005 Mass. St.)
In connection with the Restaurant is a
LUNCH COUNTER
WILDER BROTHERS, SHIRT :: MAKERS, And Gents' Furnishers,
at the University, where students can obtain junch at all times of the day. Everything provided first-class.
Lawrence,
Kansas.
Students and everybody will do well by calling on us and be fitted out in Shirts and Underwear that have been made to order for parties and not taken. You can buy the Finest Good for one-third the regular price.
Patronize our Custom Steam Laundry for nice work and low prices.
Work called for and delivered. Tele phone 67.