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The sky is covered with a leaden fall.
Through the bushid sir the reenthery snow-
diskes fall.
Silent and softly, filtered through leafies
trees.
Frisking and whirling in the eddying breeze,
Sheeting the hills in shroud of spoiless
white.
Robbing fields in blanket sparkling height.
Basking the impress of the rabbits hurrying
foot.
That through the silent forest seeks a safe
retreat.
The pine tree's swaying boughs are bending
down.
And with their burdens almost sweep the
ground.
While underneath their low, extended arm.
The quail sits sheltered from the wind and
storms.
The earth puts on a mantle chaste and clean,
In the first snow storm of Old Winter's reign.
SOCIETY IN THE 'VARSITY'
A "Familiar" Characteristic of Our Social Gatherings.
My enthusiasm in regard to all things pertaining to K. S. U has carried me to such length in its praise that I have been called a "crank" as regards the University, and in no particular have I been more enthusiastic than in the praise of our society, and of the benefits to be derived from entrance into this society; and upon this subject in no way could I bring out more strongly its superiority than than by a comparison with the society of other places into which it has been my pleasure (in most cases, pleasure, indeed and not misfortune) to enter. I still maintain its excellence taken as a whole and in most things, but in some others a comparison made while enjoying my holiday vacation, was not very favorable for the University society. I found the utterly foolish and disgusting habit of cigarette smoking during all social gatherings very common and wide-spread, an inevitable accompaniment, it seems, of the insipid "dude" and of the young fellow who thus elevates himself into an early manhood, in his own estimation. This is carried to the extreme elsewhere more than here, I am very thankful to say. It is the familiarity which exists between members of various crowds or "cliques," the presence of which is an ever-to-be-deplored fact, but is none the less a fact, which is perhaps, the most disagreeable feature of our society. This "clique-ism" is brought out with extreme prominence during the early part of the year, for it is then that the new students going into society here at K. S. U. for the first time may be seen standing at one side, almost wholly excluded from participation in the evening's enjoyment, unless perhaps they are being "rushed" by some fraternity and then may be seen fawning courtesies and false politeness which, in its way, is as disgusting as the first selfishness. Though the old adage "Familiarity breeds contempt" may not be strictly true, yet lack of respect is a necessary result of familiarity. It is only among very young people that we hear, or that we should hear, persons addressed by their first names in the presence of a company. To me it means lack of respect when a gentleman thus addresses a lady, and lack of modesty
when a lady so addresses a gentleman. This familiarity, also, often leads to actions which, without exaggeration, might be called rude; the words "Oh, well, it is only Charley!" or "Nellie won't care!" have served so often as an excuse for an act of rudeness that "Charley" or Nellie" have no longer the finer instincts and sensibilities of a gentleman or lady that should tell them it is but a poor apology for wounded feelings. It seems to me that the sense of gallantry and politeness which every gentlemen feels toward a lady, and the sense of respectful acceptance and appreciation of this gallantry by the lady, should be deeply offended by this mode of address.
This is one of the several specific and, one might say, little things which might well be omitted from our social gatherings.
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THE STATE SANITARY CONVENTION.
A Full Attendance at the Several Sessions...—Interesting Speeches and Prominent Visitors.
The Fourth Annual State Sanitary Convention was held Wednesday evening in the Y. M. C. A. hall. The hale was filled with the delegates to the convention and citizens of Lawrence. A suitable platform had been arranged for the use of the speakers and ranged round this were the prominent men in attendance.
The convention was called to order by Judge Hindman, of Olathe, in the unavoidable absence of Gov. L. U. Humphrey. Music by a quartette of male voices, was followed by an invocation by Rev. Ayres. Chairman Hindman then introduced Doctor B. W. Woodward, who addressed the delegates in a speech of welcome on behalf of the city. Mr. Woodward's talk was extremely bright and pleasant, being, filled with references to Lawrence's notorious lack of sanitary improvements, and hence the great appropriateness of holding a Sanitary convention in the city. His references to the work of the State Board of Health were very complimentary. He expressed the satisfaction of the people of the state with the work already done by the Board, and the high hopes entertained for future results. The talk was well received.
Judge Hindman responded briefly on behalf of the officers and delegates of the convention. He had noted the prominence in the programs of the various sessions given citizens of Lawrence, and instructors in the State University. He considered this, however, eminently proper, as Lawrence was noted for its interest in scientific subjects, and the University was especially able to offer valuable suggestions as to matters of sanitary science. Judge Hindman is happy in his manner of speech, and took the place of Gov. Humphrey satisfactorily.
In the absence of Dr. G. H. T. Johnson, of Atchison, his paper entitled "Statement of the Objects of the Convention" was read by Dr. Williams of Olathe. The paper was an able one and treated especially of the lack of knowledge on the part of the people of the state, of that vitally important subject—epidemic disease. Dr. Williams did not read all of Dr. Johnson's paper, but announced that it would appear in print, and recommended that all delegates obtain a copy of it.
After briefly describing the topography of Lawrence Prof. Marvin went on to say that we had no system of sewerage and that our only attempt to take care of storm water is the old Henry street sewer. Professor Marvin spoke of the folly of several of the methods of disposing of roof water and refuse in use in town. He spoke of the ravine in West Lawrence and other private cesspools. He then spoke of the two methods of sewerage, the combined and separate systems; the combined system being intended to carry off rainfall not absorbed by the roof or refractory of the factory that can be carried by water. The arate system only attempts to carry off a limited amount of roof water and includes such refuse as can be carried off by water, and usually includes some arrangement for automatic flushing. From a sanitary and financial stand point, the speaker claimed that the seperate system
Prof. F.O. Marvin of the chair of civil engineering in the University on SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE OF LAWRENCE.
Barn Opposite Lawrence House.
is the first, as the pipes are smooth and do not permit slime to lodge and breed bacteria or "sewer gas" which causes so much disease. The city authorities of Lawrence have adopted this seperate system and have plans and report of its designer, Mr. H. L. Marvin, also a report of engineer Rosewater of Omaha.
DR. REDDEN'S PAPER.
"Know Thyself: Self knowledge is the title of the admirable paper read by Dr. J. W. Redden, of Topeka. The object of the paper was stated to be the suggesting of a few facts that may lead the hearer and reader to a proper description of the responsibility of every man to know himself. The want of self-knowledge large attributes to early cutting down of noble lives, to the blasting influence of acquired disease. The good resulting from the now common teaching of hygiene in our public schools cannot be over estimated. Mr. Redden considered at some length the question of alcoholic stimulants and tobacco. In fact, these seemed to be favorite topics of discussion
Dr. Redden's paper was witty and Lept the audience in a good humor.
MORNING SESSION.
The second session of the Sanitary convention began at 9:30 yesterday morning in the lecture room of Snow hult. Prof. Snow acted as chairman in the absence of Judge Hindman. The audience was largely composed of University students, and should have been larger.
The first paper was read by E. H. S. Bailey, professor of chemistry, and Prof. L. I. Blake, professor of physics, of the University.
WELL WATER IN LAWRENCE.
EXAMPLES of water from wells in the first four blocks south of the river were taken and tested for impurities. Water to be good should not contain over 05 parts free ammonia to a million or more than 13 parts of albumidoid ammonia in a million.
Prof. Blake described a method of detecting the drainage into wells. He pours a solution of chloride of lithium into out house valleys, cesspoils, etc., and after a week's time makes a spectroscopic analysis of the well in the vicinity. If the cesspoil drains into the well lithium will be found in the water. Very minute quantities of lithium can be detected by this spectroscopic analysis. Blake was successful in discovering lithium in one instance. The weather has been unfavorable to the test. There is no lithium in the vicinity of Lawrence. The paper is a valuable one, and is of great interest to citizens of Lawrence.
UTILITY OF BOARDS OF HEALTH is the title of the paper read by Milton Welch of Wichita, member of the State Board of Health. Mr. Welch set out ably the utility and good of organizations for promoting public health. He referred at length to the growth of sanitary measures and systems. Mr. Welch's paper was exhaustive and because of many statistical points is hardly capable of being condensed.
Sanitary matters in Douglas county by N. Simmons, M. D., of Lawrence attracted much attention
by Mr. Winkler followed the discussion of Dr. Simmong paper. Mr. Winkler has had the fortune to become intimately acquainted with the physical condition of the students in certain of our leading colleges and universities. His description of the methods of athletic training in Harvard's gymnasium was extremely interesting, and offered besides many points of excellent advice.
Mr. Winkler is a pleasing and forcible speaker and his earnestness and enthusiasm lent weight to his thoughts. The speaker in closing, made a strong plea for the establishment of a gymnasium in the University of Kansas, which was seconded by Prof. Snow in a few remarks. This closed the second session.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Although not first on the program, Prof. Sayre gave the first paper, of the
ADULTERATION IN FOODS AND MEDICINES.
He said that there are many places where food and medicines are the same. Spices for instance are found in groceries and drugstores. The American Pharmacetical association was organized to keep out of home market inferior drugs and to protect home products. The government now rejects drugs now not up to the standrd. That competition had caused to some extent the producer to first class drugs; it had also done much to introduce impurity to some extent by forcing low prices and the guilt of adulteration rest to some extent upon the public who demand cheap goods. A law was passed last winter which makes it criminal for any one to sell adulterated food, but the supreme court has decided that it must be proved that the goods are sold with criminal or culpable intent.
Some discussions followed by Mr. Spangler, Prof. Canfield, Prof. Bailey and Mr. Woodward, Mrs. Diggs, Mrs. Grubb. Dr. Henney of Garrett followed with a paper on
THE INTEREST OF THE STATE IN THE PREVENTION OF DIREASE.
He advanced the theory that all epidemic disease is caused by germ generated from decayed animal and vegetable matter. He advocated the passage of a law giving local health officers power to stamp out unisances; he advocated giving the health officers something for their work.
Some interesting discussion followed. SANITARY INSTRUCTION IN SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
was the next paper by Dr. W. L. Shenck, of Osage City.
HEALTH
He began by naming the ill's which hedge about mankind and said that a healthy body was essential to a healthy growth of mind and soul and it is hence the duty of the educator to reach the pupil to care for and develop the body. The community as a family can only prosper in health and the great need of the age is a system of citizen law the laws of sanitation that we may have sound bodies and healthy minds. It is a purpose of the education to store the mind with facts which shall benefit the community. Every pupil should be given at least a practical knowledge of hygiene, and in PHYSICAL CULTURE AND ITS RELATION TO
by Dr. Bunn was the next paper. He began by saying that our country men were intensely ambitious and nervous; it is an age and country of great cities, in this civilization is the common failing called neural exhaustion. The fact that each birth is not a hygienic regeneration makes this neural exhastation grow worse during the exgenitalis until examination. He makes of the fact that we are not well built, and that we are growing worse in this direction. He said that the best means of remedying these issues is not by patent medicine nor by the quack doctors, but by physical culture
MONEY VALUE OF A LOW DEATH RATE was the title of Prof. Blackmar's paper. He began by stating the three methods of estimating the economic value of a man; the first, by ascertaining the cost of bringing up a laborer, or about $800.00; the second method, the money value of a slave is from $800 to $1000; the third, what wealth he produces over and above his consumption annually is about $45.00. Mr. Blackmar said that if the life of a laborer would be prolonged one year it was in effect an economic saving of $45, and if the death rate in Kansas for instance could be lowed one per cent, it would be worth on this basis $204.302. He continued at some length quoting statistics, showing that from a money stand point sanitation pays. With his paper ended the afternoon session.
FOURTH SESSION.
The fourth session of the Covenation was called to order by Prof. Snow at 8 o'clock last evening. Music by a male [Concluded on Fourth Page.]
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