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University Courier.
VOL. II.
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, NOVEMBER 3, 1879.
REVOLUTION STORE.
NO.2
COOPER & CO.,
Dealer in Fancy Goods, Notions, Chromos, Frames, &c., 67 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence.
ATTENTION, K. S. U. S!
When you want a "nobby" BOOT or SHOE made, just call at the "OREAD," No.159 Massachusetts St., and see what can be done for you. J. H. BOYD.
MRS. GARDNER
Has just returned from New York after purchasing a large stock of
Millinery and Fancy Goods for her fall trade. MRS. GARDNER & CO. Lawrence, Kan.
E. P. CHESTER,
DRUGGIST,
59 Massachusetts, St., - - Lawrence, Kan.
PIANOS.
A. C. FAAS, ORGANS.
Dealer in first class Musical Instruments, SHEET MUSIC AT HALF PRICE.
CHARLES SUTORIUS,
WATCH MAKER AND JEWELER
DAN. McCURDY.
Students' work at very low rates
Head Center Boot and Shoe Store. 128 Mass. Street, LAWRENCE, KANSAS,
Lawrence Business and Telegraph College.
BRIDGE & BARRINGER, PROPRIETORS. SEND FOR CIRCULARS.
J. S. CREW & CO.
(Successors to Crew & Newlin.) WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Books and Stationery, Wall Paper and Decorations. Picture Frames, Mouldings and Chromos.
The largest stock of Books—Standard, Miscellaneous, School and Scientific—in the State. Libraries and students furnished at lowest discounts,
Lawrence, Kansas.
BROMELSICK'S
SHIRT DEPOT.
Headquarters for Hats, Caps, and Gents' Furnishing Goods. No.117 Massachusetts Street.
J. Q. A. NORTON,
LAWYER.
Cash Grocery House.
Famous for Cheapness and 16 Ozs. to the Pound LAWRENCE, KANSAS. J. S. HENDERSON.
GO TO
Barber Bros. FOR PERFUMERY And Toilet Articles.
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G. W. W. YATES,
The Popular Druggist and Pharmacist No.100 Massachusetts Street, LAWRENCE. The finest 5 CENT CIGAR in the City.
P. M. HAMLIN,
LIVERY AND FEED STABLE. Students' Rigs a Specialty.
H. T. HUTSON,
Restaurant and Confectioner. STUDENTS' RETREAT. 65 Massachusetts Street.
GROCERIES.
A full line Staple and Fancy Groceries, always fresh and of best quality, at Lowest Cash Prices, delivered to any part of the City free of charge. 102 Massachusetts Street GEORGE FORD.
DR. CARL NEUMANN, Lawrence, Kan.
Graduate, Vienna, Austria, and Medical College, St.Louis, Mo. TREATS CHRONIC DISEASES.
All readers of the Courier will remember that the
HUMES,
125 Massachusetts Street Keep the best and Cheapest Boots & Shoes.
PATTERSON & MURRAY.
New Boot and Shoe Store,
No.149 MASSACHUSETTS STREET Dealers in Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps. The cheapest place for Students.
Riverside Studio,
Students' patronage respectfully solicited. Only work of artistic excellence will be allowed to leave the Studio.
No. 67 MASS. ST., - LAWRENCE, KAN.
UNIVERSITY TEXT-BOOKS PUBLIC SCHOOL BOOKS
At the Lowest Discount Prices.
Blank Books, Scratch Books, Writing Paper, Drawing Paper and Instruments, Rules, Pencils, Penis, Ink, Erasers, Book Straps, and everything usually needed by students, at lowest rates.
Gold Pens, Pocket Knives and Razors; also, a full line of Wall Paper, Window Shades, Pictures and Picture Frames, Musical Instruments and Sheet Music. A.F.BATES 99 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, Kas.
Ludington House Stable.
W. H. H. WHITNEY, Proprietor.
I keep strictly first class rigs, and let them at reasonable figures.
G. H. MURDOCK,
Watchmaker and Engraver, Dealer in all kinds of AMERICAN AND SWISS WATCHES. AT CHESTER'S.
W. M. CULBERTSON.
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BAKER D.O.
DEALER IN Pennsylvania Anthracite, Blossburg, and all kinds of SOFT COAL. OFFICE; 110 Mass. Street.
F. W. WIEMAN
(Successor to J. MILLER),
Manufacturer of Fine Cigars AND DEALER IN TOBACCO, PIPES, SNUFF, &C., No. 70 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Kan.
J. C. PENNY,
Merchant Tailor. Special attention given to School Suits.
No. 76 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, Kan.
For General Satisfaction in
SHAVING & HAIR-CUTTING,
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MARK ANTHONY.
GO TO McCURDY BROS.
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VOL.11.
THE UNIVERSITY COURIER A Monthly Publication Devoted to the Interests of the KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY.
NO.2.
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Price of Subscription, - - 50 Cents per Year.
RALPH W. TWITCHELL, Editor.
GERTRUDE A, BULLENE,
EDMOND BUTLER,
Asst. Editors.
ALFRED P. CONNOR, Business Manager.
Address UNIVERSITY COURIER.
We shall be glad to receive contributions or communications from the students at any time. To insure publication, they must be upon topics of interest to readers of College Journals, must conform to the well established rules governing such articles, and be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief.
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All the students, both ladies and gentlemen should join either the Orophilian or Oread literary societies. Without your support they cannot flourish, and unless you do join one of the above named societies you will scarcely have identified yourself with the University.
A prosperous paper is beneficial to the institution it represents. The affairs of this paper never were in a better condition, and we are able to promise our subscribers a paper that will be at least worth the subscription price. The Courier is the cheapest college journal in the United States; and to those wishing to know all interesting news that pertains to us and to others in college life, the Courier will be a fair source for information. We shall be constant in our endeavors to maintain a courteous spirit to our superiors, and in the discussion of all matters pertaining to the University and the students, we shall be governed by a proper sense of right and justice.
The marks of honor which have been paid to President Hayes in his late progress through the West, have not been given with the same unanimity as those to Gen. Grant, because his public services have not been so brilliant, and because he is still in office and an active Republican. But we have noticed that all Republicans turned out to swell the processions. If Mr. Hayes' brilliant round of receptions did not compare with those of Gen. Grant, it proves that Grant is not the only citizen whom the people delight to honor. The friends of all the candidates for the Presidency were interested in swelling the Hayes ovations, for while they fear Grant, they do not fear Hayes. In his western tour, President Hayes has in his various speeches, made use of some very good common sense. Among other things, while dwelling upon the subject of commercial debts, he said: "No community can gain by repudiation. The repudiators themselves cannot afford it. It demoralizes and degrades all classes of citizens. It shuts the door to all hope of future prosperity." We cannot help but admire his sound judgment in regard to running in debt: "Municipal borrowing is the parent of waste, profligacy and corruption. Money that comes easily, goes easily."
The present management of the Courier will endeavor to make it the criterion of the Kansas University. A portion of its space will be devoted to articles of literary merit, contributed by students whose ability as composers is not disputed. These articles will be short, pithy and to the point. All the college news will be found in our columns, and everything that pertains to the students and the University. The editors wish to have it distinctly understood that they were not elected to produce so much literary matter for each issue. While we will endeavor to fill our columns, if none others contribute, we would be grateful for any worthy favors. There is one other thing that we wish to impress upon the student's minds, and that is as follows: Do not suppose that you have done your duty by merely subscribing; this is only one-third; the remaining two-thirds consists in reading the paper and occasionally preparing an article of merit to be published in its columns. This will afford the editors unlimited pleasure and do yourselves an
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infinite amount of good. Although we fully recognize the inability of our students to support two perfect college papers, we are not sorry for the course the Courier Company has taken. We know that in "Union there is strength," but it is entirely out of the question for the members of the old Collegiate Company to endeavor to affiliate themselves with the members of the Courier. Certain students and tutors have, during the past two weeks, circulated a paper to the effect that the Courier Company had consolidated with the Collegiate Company. This paper was signed by the Chancellor. We do not know how this signature was obtained, but as the Courier Company never did consolidate, it consequently must have been obtained by misrepresentations on the part of these students. The Courier Company of last year, was by their articles of agreement dissolved in June last, and even if it had been in existence at the meeting held on September 16th, there was no quorum present, and consequently no legitimate business could have been transacted. But it would consume too much space to show how utterly regardless of all the principles of honor, certain prominent students have been. We could give many reasons why the Faculty should remain neutral as far as support is concerned. A person of even ordinary common sense can see that a consolidation would be impossible. The very aim of the Courier was to establish a paper that would represent the interests of our University, and although its first year of existence is just past, we feel that we have met with at least partial success. Who with the interest of the paper at heart, would wish to join with a crowd of imitators, who were only kept afloat last year by aid from the Faculty. The present Courier Company feel satisfied that they have the ability, energy and money to conduct a paper that will be a fair exponent of student thought in our University.
ATHLETICS.
In looking over the columns of one of our exchanges, we happened to meet with an article entitled : "Athletics at Amherst and Elsewhere."
As we read of the various gymnastic exercises in different colleges, we could not help wondering at the total neglect this important branch of culture receives in the University of Kansas. Our college has been in existence thirteen years, and with the exception of the organization known as the "Cadets," there has never been an attempt to establish what is called in eastern colleges, "A department of physical education and hygiene." We know that such a department would require some outlay of money, but the expenditure would be fully compensated by the amount of good obtained. It is absolutely shameful that a University of four or five hundred students should be without a gymnasium of some kind. The rooms in our University are not so fully occupied that there would be lack of space. In fact, there are several rooms that could be fitted up, and which would answer the purpose very well, until a permanent building could be erected. But there seems to be something lacking in the students. They do not apparently have the time or inclination to indulge in physical culture of any kind. It seems to us that this is owing partly to the manner in which studies are crowded in our University, and partly to a total lack of regard as far as athletic exercises are concerned. During commencement, in last June, a few students more enterprising than usual, succeeded in having a few athletic sports. Those who were present can testify to the poorness of the attempts and the slim attendance. There had been no preparation and consequently the exercises were not first-class. But we could not expect anything better, because we have no gymnasium in which to practice. Having the room, we cannot see why one or more of them could not be fitted up with a supply of gymnastic apparatus in the shape of Indian clubs, bars, ropes, bells, gloves, etc. The expense would be small, and the money could be obtained by subscription and from the general fund. We know that there are a great many ways in which the money appropriated for general purposes can be used, but we are unable to see a better way for starting a gymnasium. The exercises should be compulsory for the preparatory students and for the Freshmen and Sophomores. The amount of time required should be one-half hour each school day, and in order to give the work in the gymnasium tone, the work should be recognized by marks. This would bring out those who need exercise most, and they would be all the more eager on this account. As in all other college gymnasiums the work should be light; the main object not being to secure powerful muscle, but to keep in good order the whole system. There are many things which could be said on this subject. Compulsory exercise seems to work exceedingly well in other colleges, and it would be the same in the Kansas State University, if we had a gymnasium. "Figures do not lie." The following statistics may prove interesting: At Amherst, during the years 1877-78, there was an average daily attend
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what would expenditure amount of that aass should the rooms married that there are bind which till a perout there students. inclina-kind. It the man Univered as far coming comments more removing a present can and the separation not first-ing better, to prac why one step with a shape of mete. The they could general that many for gen-nnable to annasium; the pre- and Soph-Id should in order stone, the e. This rise most, or on this annasiums the not being in good things Compul-y well in one in the annasium. Statistics during the y attendance of all students upon gymnastic exercises, of 95.36 per cent. Statistics secured at four different times of the absence from college prayers, gave an average attendance of 84.50 per cent. or over 10 per cent. in favor of physical exercises. During the fall term of 1878, the same comparison was made between the President's recitations with the senior class and the principal exercises in the gymnasium, with a result of 95 per cent. for the former, and 94.8 per cent. for the latter. All the Kansas State University needs is a start. Everything will follow in time. All we want is energy, money, time and a hearty co-operation from all the students and the Faculty. As our University is conducted on the co-educational system, so should the gymnasium be conducted. Certain hours should be set for the ladies. This would bring good to all. Let us hear something from headquarters on this important subject. Perhaps it will not be amiss to quote the advice of Prof. Owens of the British Museum, and which adorns the wall of the main room of the gymnasium at Amherst.
"Such are the dominating powers with which we, and we alone, are gifted. I say gifted, for the surpassing organization was no work of ours. It is He that hath made us and not we ourselves. This frame is a temporary trust for the uses of which we are responsible to the Maker. Oh, ye who possess it in the supple vigor of lusty youth, think well what it is that He has committed to your keeping. Waste not its energies! Dull them not by sloth! Spoil them not by pleasure! The supreme work of creation has been accomplished that you might possess a body—the sole erect—of all animal bodies the most free, and for what? For the service of the soul. Strive to realize the conditions of the possession of this wondrous structure. Think what it may become—the temple of the Holy Spirit! Defile it not. Seek rather to addorn it with all meek and becoming gifts, with that fair furniture, moral and intellectual, which it is your inestimable privilege to acquire through the teachings and examples and ministrations of this seat of sound learning and religious education."
THE lecture delivered by Prof. James H. Canfield, last Tuesday evening, on the subject of Russia, was listened to by a large audience of students and town people. In his choice of theme he was peculiarly happy, for, while the material for such a discourse is very difficult to obtain, the average hearer is in such blank ignorance of the history, political, moral, and social,
of this great rising empire, that even the small amount of information to be gained from a lecture of an hour's length, is received with great relish. The lecture was a masterly effort, showing great vigor of thought, accurate scholarship, and extensive research. In dealing with a subject so vast, and covering so much time and space, it seems wonderful that he could, in so limited a time, manage his subject so well. His manner of striking the real lines of cleavage and selecting the proper nuclei for grouping facts and events did not escape our attention. He seemed to have what has been called a "total impression" of the history of Russia, both ancient and modern. His style is clear, graceful, fluent, and energetic. His sketch of that great semi-barbarian, Peter the Great, was admirable. His political and military life was explained with singular lucidity and evident impartiality. The condition of Russia during his reign was portrayed with power and considerable color. He showed by the comparison of St. Petersburg with Constantinople the effect of climate upon civilization, and the evident superiority of northern over southern nations. The most conspicuous merit of the lecture was the ability with which he discussed the subject, Nihilism. He seems to have a clear and just conception of this great problem. To give in our limited space a fair account of this lecture is a difficult, if not an impossible matter. Those who heard it can testify to its excellence.
OUR INDIAN POLICY.
Some people will deny the fact, but we say the noble red man is no fool. To a person reading the daily newspaper, it appears quite peculiar that something effectual is not done by the government to prevent these annual outbreaks by the Indians. The North American Indian is a cunning nomad who hates civilization, but knows how to get all out of it that pleases him—tobacco, whisky, clothing, food, idleness in times of peace, and a hard fight whenever he wants it—and if he meets with poor success, he returns to the fold and is forgiven. During the past three years, almost any one, so inclined, has had an opportunity to study the Government Indian Policy. Under the vain pretence of civilizing the Indians, it has supported them as independent tribes. Large tracts of land which they never have used, have been granted them; but beside this, whenever the Indians make a claim, it is invariably granted, and they are allowed to wander where they please and when they please, violating laws,
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and having done all the deviltry their savage minds can originate, they return to the reservation and find there a harbor of rest and security. Now this is all wrong. That civilization is nothing more or less than an outgrowth of individual responsibility, can be seen by examining the pages of history. Every man is responsible for what he does. If he does wrong, he is censured; if he does right, he is praised; if he commits crime, he is tried by a jury of his peers. By this means the foundations for wealth and prosperity are laid. Where anarchy rules, there will be found a nonprogressive people. A great many doubt whether we can ever civilize the Indian. We feel confident in saying, that he never will be, as long as we feed him and harbor him in his deeds of violence. We must make him responsible for what he does. He must learn that he is to live by the sweat of his brow, and that land rightfully belongs to the tiller of the soil, and not to him who would live in idleness. Why is it that a nation of fifty millions of people are obliged to make terms with a few dirty chiefs, who represent a few hundred dirtier Indians? These reservations must be abolished, and the noble red man put on the same footing as the white man. The very fact of the government upholding these Indians, makes them bolder and more eager to burn, pillage and destroy everything within their reach. The government is essentially making a foreign government within its own. It seems as though every opportunity is given these savages to satisfy their degraded appetites, and to seek revenge for fancied wrongs. The Government is doing nothing more or less than clothing, feeding and sheltering the snake that is sure to thank him with an ungrateful bite whenever the time and opportunity presents itself. The American people have had enough of this thing, and something must be done immediately. The Government Policy is too transparent. If a white man kills an Indian, he has to suffer; if a band of Indians murder a large number of whites and kill and mutilate our soldiers, the affair is hushed up and nothing is done. By this means the Indians are encouraged in their annual raids. We know of one way to break this up. Put the Indian where he belongs; abolish the reservations; make him earn a living just as the negroes were compelled to do when they were emancipated, and above all make him answerable to the laws of the United States.
SINCE our last issue the students of the Junior Law Class have organized a society to be known as the Kent and Blackstone Club. The club is
composed of the following students, viz: Leo. J. Barr, W. T. Bechtel, E. J. Cooper, W. M. Duff, G. M. DeGroff, Chas. Larimar, H. M. Lewers, H. J. Miller, C. L. Smith, and Gov. Teets. They hold five meetings a week, at which they discuss and debate upon all subjects pertaining to law and equity. The boys mean business. They have a constitution and by-laws second only to that of the United States. The following officers have been elected : W.F. Bechtel, President; Harry M. Lewers, Vice President; Leo. J. Barr, Secretary and Treasurer; Henry J. Miller, Sergeant-Arms.
IN MEMORIAM.
Mr. Henry C. Whitney died at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 8th, from the effects of a gunshot wound received while hunting the day before. At a meeting of students held Oct.13th the following preamble and resolutions relative to the death of their friend Harry Whitney, were submitted by a committee and adopted by the students:
WHEREAS, It has pleased God in His all wise Providence to remove by death our friend and fellow student Henry C. Whitney,and
WHEREAS, we recognized in him a young man of good principles and noble character,and feel that we have lost a friend,the school an honest worker,and his parents a loving and dutiful son.
Resolved, That we tender his relatives our heartfelt sympathies, commending them also to the pity of Him who heals the broken hearted and who will unite us all in that happy land where death and sorrow are unknown; and
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the bereaved family, and that they be published in the UNIVERSITY COURIER.
VENUS DI MILO.
Goddess of love—yet marble! warm—yet cold!
Speechless—yet speaking from thine earnest eyes!
Proud lips, in nestling scorn and stern surprise,
Wreathing a smile o'er wealth of yearnful mold;
Bosom whose arching splendors full unfold;
Slow heaving swells of slumbering sacrifice;
Fair limbs, imperious in their draped disguise,
Shining through trembling spray of ocean old.
Mysterious Goddess! through thy marble form,
Wrought by the throes of toiling centuries,
The writhing spirit bursts the lifeless stone.
Through the incarnate passion deep and warm,
The human infinite transcends the skies,
And sits enthroned on the eternal throne.
Lyman Whitney Allen.
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AMERICAN AUTHORS.
The Americans who have raised our literature to its present high standard, are either dead or passed three score years and ten. Inspiration did not seize them all. But few of them have written that which will last forever. But each has achieved something worthy of commendation. The desire for literature in America, began with the early writers for the North American Review and other periodicals. The writings of Channing and his contemporary Dana, have never been surpassed in vigor, style and excellence. The foundations of our literature were laid by Longfellow, Motley, Prescott, Everett, Webster, Choate, Sumner, Whittier, Emerson and Hawthorne. These men enjoyed the gift of riches, and their opportunities for thorough culture were many. Everett was a genuine man of letters. Prescott and Motley became historians, while Longfellow pursued the poet's muse. Webster became the greatest of American statesmen. Whittier, by his songs of liberty inspired the nation. Hawthorne gave himself up to an imagination as wonderful as any since Shakespeare, graceful, fantastic in style, and a pathos that moves us like plaintive music. Emerson is a master in American literature. Out of the fullness of his knowledge he has written. He gives no rules for literary composition, but furnishes the material from which rules may be derived. Whatever is wonderful in our literature can be traced to these men. Emerson and Webster are the most prominent of American authors in the first century of her existence. In these we should find our models. Webster is the only man who can compare with Demosthenes of old, or Burke and O'Connor in later days. All the authors mentioned have been favored by fortune. It is not so with the young authors of the present time. They are as a class poor, and are compelled to write for money as well as fame. But they seem to be a part of the people, and ought to do better work. It is very seldom that we find a man of talent possessed of riches to a great extent. Samuel Bowles and H. J. Raymond were poor, but by their never ceasing exertions they soon became masters of the situation. Whenever the attention of the public is called to some new writer, in nine cases out of ten a careful investigation will disclose the fact that he was a farmer's son. Nobility is born, not made, and is bound to make its appearance sooner or later. The present seems to be a period of time independent in itself. It is for the writers and authors of to-day, then, to make this period a lasting and noble monument
to our literature. To these men is intrusted the future of America. ALUMNUS.
COLLEGIANA.
Soper is authority on the definition of a "me ter."
One lady-killing Junior eats arsenic for his complexion.
We know of a Soph who would give his Roland for an "Oliver."
The quartette—Taylor, Tuttle, Soper and Hendricks.
The Oreads adhere strictly to their constitution this year, meeting with closed doors.
Miss Crocker entertained her many friends at home on the evening of the 11th inst.
The University poet will soon publish to the world his new poem entitled "The Gray's Elegy."
H. M. Lewers intends giving a grand "Duck spread" as soon as his luck as a sportsman returns.
The young ladies will no doubt be interested in the announcement Mrs. Gardner & Co. make in this issue.
A number of the friends of Miss Kate Ridenour were very pleasantly entertained at her residence a short time ago.
A certain Junior who is noted for his loud talk, some nights since disturbed the quietude of his neighbors by a lengthy discourse on the attributes of woman.
The roof of the University has just received a fresh coat of paint which adds very much to its appearance. The windows are also being newly painted.
The penmanship class under the charge of J. C. Banta, is achieving wonders. Mr.Banta is a practical and thorough penman, and the progress of his pupils is not surprising.
At the reception one prominent lady Junior introduced a prominent gentleman Junior to her friend as cousin. We did not know before that they were related.
Mr. J. C. Scott feels quite indignant at having been carried, by some of his fellow boarders about two blocks from Mr. Bush's house and there left tied to a hitching post.
The Profs. have all been supplied with elegant desks. They are made of black walnut and add quite a good deal to the appearance of the recitation rooms.
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Quite a number of our students have joined the Pleasant Hour Club of the M. E. Church. This society has for its object the literary and religious advancement of its members, and is quite an institution. Its present officers are Miss Lilian Wiggs, President; Mr. French, Secretary—both University students.
The Oreads elected the following officers on Friday, the 10th of October, for the ensuing six weeks: C. F. Scott, President; H. J. Humphry, Vice President; Miss Wilder, Secretary; Miss A.E. Long,Critic. And for the year, E.C. Reservey, Financial Secretary; W. Sterling, Treasurer; W.G.Raymond, Door-keeper.
A reception was extended by the Faculty to the students and their friends, Thursday evening, Oct. 23rd. "Ye Local" has attended three, and at no previous one has everybody seemed to enjoy themselves so fully. It appeared as though everybody and "his sister" was present to congratulate the members of the Faculty upon their success in building up our University and giving it the reputation it is so rapidly securing. The reception has been the subject of conversation among the students for several weeks, and the event was looked forward to with great pleasure. At the appointed hour, 7.30 P.M., crowds of students could be seen climbing Mount Oread, and at 8 P.M. the University hall was filled with a moving throng of students, their faces covered with smiles, each trying to outdo the other in being agreeable. Here the all-wise Senior and his fair charmer; there the half-witty Junior and his dulcinea; here the cheeky Sophomore and his cheekier partner, and now and then a Freshman twisting his thumbs and pointing out to his fresher companion the various attractions. And we met the Prep. as he elbowed his way through the crowd, dragging his blushing girl through the aisles apparently regardless of consequences. Once in a while we saw the members of the Faculty and their wives, or their would be wives, talking to every one they met and striving to make the new students feel at home. For several days before the reception everyone was looking out for a young lady to escort; some met with success; some were gritty enough to ask twice, and even thrice, and one Prep. mustered up the courage to ask four times and then was disappointed. Promenading was the chief enjoyment. Several songs were sung by Messrs. Hopkins, Smith, Gleed and Scott. These young gentlemen are considered the best warblers in Lawrence. The University quartette is something of which the students should be proud. At the early hour
of 9.30, the Chancellor, Dr. Marvin, dismissed the audience and all departed agreeing unanimously that the members of the Faculty are most excellent hosts.
For the Courier.
PAUPER STUDIOSUS.
CANTO I.
A student he was, or pretended to be, With a horse-jockey tie, and a collar Which rasped on his ears incessant-lee (His ears beat an elephant's holler).
"I gets up at five," quoth this Freshman in glee; "I studies till eight like a good un; My head is made of good timber,' says he; It was most decidedly wooden.
"I studies by day and I studies by night With candle ends always a burnin; I masters my Latin, and I reads it at sight; I beat all the others at learnin."
"I was cut out, by gosh, for a Catholic priest;
I know all the aves and paters-
Although I'm a baker, and can make you good yeast,
And can fix up good bread without taters.
I've somewhat a gift in the play actin' line;
I'm a star at legitimate drammer;
I've been offered engagements many a time;
My only defect is,—I stammer.
I'm good at a joke, you bet that I air,
And ain't to be beat in a chorus;
I can lie like a good 'un, and occasionally swear;
I'm just a big ichthyosaurus.
CANTO II.
But though he had books and plenty to spare,
He wasn't a star at his grammar;
And when he orated, he'd paw at the air,
And bring down his fist like a hammer.
Oh! a stugent he was, and he stayed just a term,
But oh he was sharp as a sickle!
For he stood off his board—made his wash-woman squirm,
And sloped without paying a nickel! M. S.
A CERTAIN audacious Soph. has here of late considered himself quite a "masher." One day last week the aforesaid individual, cane in hand, promenaded up and down Kentucky street. As he passed a certain young lady's house, although a perfect stranger, he removed his hat in the latest Kinsley style and "smole a smile" that would not compare with Wild Hog's loveliest.
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George D. Cook resides at Garnett.
Rev. V. F. Brown is preaching in Colorado.
Mr. Soper is now known as the meteorologist.
Carl A. Peters is now at Kendallville, Indiana.
W. C. McCann is now with J. S. Perry & Co.
David M. Eckman is teaching in this County.
Nelson Beardsley is at his home in Hiawatha.
Mr. Festus Foster, member of '81, returned last week.
Miss Carrie Findley now resides at Greenville, Pa.
C. L. Burke is studying medicine at Kansas City.
Tommie Tuttle is attending the Paola Normal School.
Miss Anna E. McCurdy is teaching at Baldwin City.
Ernest L. Brown is a new student from Las Vegas, N. M.
Harry H. Bullene, of Kansas City, was in the city last week.
H. H. Jenkins, formerly of the Courier, is now at Clyde, Kansas.
Joh Priestly is studying law in the office of John Hutchings.
James Boulson is studying at the St. Louis Medical College.
Charles and Travis Burney are practicing law at Harrisonville, Mo.
Ernest J. Cooper of Peoria, Ill., has entered the Law department.
Miss Ella Pearson, Normal, '79, teaches at Willow Springs, this county.
Mr. B. B. Cain, a student of '76-77, is studying law at Tyler, Texas.
Miss Minnie Cain is completing her musical education in Boston, Mass.
Mr. Alfred E. Patton, from the Panhandle of Texas, has entered the University.
Frank H. Morgan is chemist in Newell Bros'. manufactory, Springfield, Mass.
R. A. Ballinger now resides at Topeka, where he is attending Washburn College.
Mr. Frank Finney has been appointed assistant to Prof. Patrick in the laboratory.
Wm. H. Grosvenor is one of the gentlemanly ushers at the Congregational church.
Dibert Yeagley, an old University student, visited the city a short time ago.
OUR OWN.
George D. Cook resides at Garnett.
Rev. V. F. Brown is preaching in Colorado.
Mr. Soper is now known as the meteorologist.
Carl A. Peters is now at Kendallville, Indiana.
David M. Eckman is teaching in this County Nelson Beardsley is at his home in Hiawatha.
Mr. Festus Foster, member of'81, returned last week.
Miss Carrie Findley now resides at Greenville, Pa.
C. L. Burke is studying medicine at Kansas City.
Tommie Tuttle is attending the Paola Normal School.
Miss Anna E. McCurdy is teaching at Baldwin City.
H. H. Jenkins, formerly of the Courier, is now at Clyde, Kansas.
Ernest L. Brown is a new student from Las Vegas, N.M.
Harry H. Bullene, of Kansas City, was in the city last week.
Joh Priestly is studying law in the office of John Hutchings.
James Boulson is studying at the St. Louis Medical College.
Ernest J. Cooper of Peoria, Ill., has entered the Law department.
Charles and Travis Burney are practicing law at Harrisonville, Mo.
Miss Ella Pearson, Normal, '79, teaches at Willow Springs, this county.
Miss Minnie Cain is completing her musical education in Boston, Mass.
Mr. B. B. Cain, a student of '76-77, is studying law at Tyler, Texas.
Mr. Marshall, a student of '71, shook hands with his friends in Lawrence a few days ago.
The "official business" of Chas. McCoy called him to Topeka during the first of the month.
Miss Emma Linton, a student of last year, is teaching school at Cadmus, Linn Co., Kansas.
Chas. L. Davidson, the debater, is studying at his home in Wichita. He will return next year.
C. H. Frisby is now traveling for the clothing firm of John Wanamaker & Co., of Philadelphia.
E. E. Lewis, a student of long ago, is now traveling for Sherwin, Williams & Co., Cleveland, O.
W. T. Byrd is one of the solid farmers of the Wakarusa. He visited the University last week.
L. C. Jackson, musician, is a member of the firm of Jackson & Hacker, coal dealers, Wichita.
Henry S. Harvey, a graduate of the Normal department of this institution, is teaching at Empire City.
H. C. Ingram, who attended this institution last year, is studying at the Lawrence Business College.
Norris M. Grist is teaching in District No. 53. He will attend the Agricultural College in the Spring.
H. D. Butts and W. J. Hillyer went home to see their girls, Friday. They say Valley Falls is booming.
Charlie Duncan, ex-student and manipulator of rubber stamps, left Lawrence for Kansas City last week.
Chas. B. Cramer, '79, leaves soon for Centro-polis, Kansas, where he will teach the young idea how to shoot.
T. N. Beckey, who attended this institution last year, is now teaching at New Cambria, Salina Co., Kan.
Wm. A. McDonald, the handsome brunette, is collecting agent of the First National Bank of Fort Scott.
Miss Anna E. Baker, a student of '74 and '75 is teaching instrumental music in the Atchison Institute.
Abe L. Levy, a last year's student, has returned from a visit to St. Louis, and taken a position in his fathers store in this city.
Frank L. Woodruff, ex-student, is acceptably filling a position in Steinberg Bros'. clothing establishment,
J. M. Walker is engaged on the Southern Kansas & Western R. R. His headquarters are at Lazette, Cowley Co.
Mr. Alfred E. Patton, from the Panhandle of Texas, has entered the University.
R. A. Ballinger now resides at Topeka, where he is attending Washburn College.
Frank H. Morgan is chemist in Newell Bros'. manufactory, Springfield, Mass.
Mr. Frank Finney has been appointed assistant to Prof. Patrick in the laboratory.
Wm. H. Grosvenor is one of the gentlemanly ushers at the Congregational church.
Dibert Yeagley, an old University student, visited the city a short time ago.
Mr. Marshall, a student of '71, shook hands with his friends in Lawrence a few days ago.
The "official business" of Chas. McCoy called him to Topeka during the first of the month.
Miss Emma Linton, a student of last year, is teaching school at Cadmus, Linn Co., Kansas.
Chas. L. Davidson, the debater, is studying at his home in Wichita. He will return next year.
C. H. Frisby is now traveling for the clothing firm of John Wanamaker & Co., of Philadelphia.
E. E. Lewis, a student of long ago, is now traveling for Sherwin, Williams & Co., Cleveland, O.
W. T. Byrd is one of the solid farmers of the Makarusa. He visited the University last week.
L. C. Jackson, musician, is a member of the firm of Jackson & Hacker, coal dealers, Wichita.
Henry S. Harvey, a graduate of the Normal department of this institution, is teaching at Empire City.
H. C. Ingram, who attended this institution last year, is studying at the Lawrence Business College.
Norris M. Grist is teaching in District No. 53. He will attend the Agricultural College in the Spring.
H. D. Butts and W.J. Hillyer went home to see their girls, Friday. They say Valley Falls is booming.
Charlie Duncan, ex-student and manipulator of rubber stamps, left Lawrence for Kansas City last week.
Chas. B. Cramer, '79, leaves soon for Centropolis, Kansas, where he will teach the young idea how to shoot.
T. N. Beckey, who attended this institution last year, is now teaching at New Cambria, Salina Co., Kan.
Wm. A. McDonald, the handsome brunette, is collecting agent of the First National Bank of Fort Scott.
Miss Anna E. Baker, a student of'74 and '75 is teaching instrumental music in the Atchison Institute.
Abe L.Levy, a last year's student, has returned from a visit to St. Louis, and taken a position in his fathers store in this city.
Frank L. Woodruff, ex-student, is acceptably filling a position in Steinberg Bros'. clothing establishment,
J. M. Walker is engaged on the Southern Kansas & Western R.R. His headquarters are at Lazette, Cowley Co.
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W. A. McCarthy has charge of the city schools of Fontana, Kan. He expects soon to continue his studies at the K. S. U.
Harry M. Blood, a former student, having obtained a lucrative position at Cora, Missouri, has left Lawrence for that place.
Miss Ethel B. Allen, of Kansas City, has returned to her studies here. She received a hearty welcome from her class-mates of '82.
Miss Nellie Read, of Muncie, Kansas, a studious and engaging Prep who left the University last February, has returned to school.
Ed. Melville has sufficiently recovered from his recent sickness to be able to make his appearance on the street. He will enter the University after the holidays.
Miss Eva Kearns has returned to the University from the southern part of the State, where she has been visiting her cousin, Miss Mollie Henley, an old student.
Wm. H. Herron, the champion ball tosser of the class of '81, is now at London, Ont., filling a responsible position in the wholesale drug store of C. McCallum.
Prof. C. H. Rurey is principal of the city schools of Eudora. This is Mr. Rurey's second year in this position, and his schools are said to be the best in the County.
Walter L. Tuttle has just returned from an extensive eastern pleasure trip to his home in Baxter Springs, where he is conducting a first class stationery store. He is also assistant postmaster.
We are happy to see the genial countenance of Mr. H. M. Lewers once more. Mr. L. will take a course in law during the coming term. Since his absence he has donned the blue ribbon. Good enough.
Henry S. Tremper, '76, has been visiting his parents and friends in this city. He returned last week to Stockton, Rooks Co., where he is engaged in the practice of law.
Miss Helen W. Bay and Miss Hattie F. Baker, two of the bright and shining lights of the class of '81, have returned to their studies; the former from her home in Ft. Scott, and the latter from an extended trip East.
Rev. Elmer B. Tucker, '76, after an absence of three years at Newton, Mass., is visiting his relatives and friends in this city. He delivered a sermon in the First Baptist Church, Sunday evening, which is highly spoken of by those present.
W. A. McCarthy has charge of the city schools of Fontana, Kan. He expects soon to continue his studies at the K. S. U.
Harry M. Blood, a former student, having obtained a lucrative position at Cora, Missouri, has left Lawrence for that place.
Miss Ethel B. Allen, of Kansas City, has returned to her studies here. She received a hearty welcome from her class-mates of'82.
Miss Nellie Read, of Muncie, Kansas, a studious and engaging Prep who left the University last February, has returned to school.
Ed. Melville has sufficiently recovered from his recent sickness to be able to make his appearance on the street. He will enter the University after the holidays.
Miss Eva Kearns has returned to the University from the southern part of the State, where she has been visiting her cousin, Miss Mollie Henley, an old student.
Wm. H. Herron, the champion ball tosser of the class of '81, is now at London, Ont., filling a responsible position in the wholesale drug store of C. McCallum.
Walter L. Tuttle has just returned from an extensive eastern pleasure trip to his home in Baxter Springs, where he is conducting a first class stationery store. He is also assistant postmaster.
Prof. C. H. Rurey is principal of the city schools of Eudora. This is Mr. Rurey's second year in this position, and his schools are said to be the best in the County.
We are happy to see the genial countenance of Mr. H. M. Lewers once more. Mr. L. will take a course in law during the coming term. Since his absence he has donned the blue ribbon. Good enough.
Henry S. Tremper, 76, has been visiting his parents and friends in this city. He returned last week to Stockton, Rooks Co., where he is engaged in the practice of law.
COURIEROSITIES.
Miss Helen W. Bay and Miss Hattie F. Baker, two of the bright and shining lights of the class of 81, have returned to their studies; the former from her home in Ft. Scott, and the latter from an extended trip East.
Rev. Elmer B. Tucker, '76, after an absence of three years at Newton, Mass., is visiting his relatives and friends in this city. He delivered a sermon in the First Baptist Church, Sunday evening, which is highly spoken of by those present.
Subscribe.
No consolidation.
Strictly conservative.
What do you pay for board?
Who does your washing now?
Flick says her name is Hortense.
We meet Todd quite often of late. Whoa, Emma!
Some one says that 'Deacon Butts' has a new suit of clothes.
New students are continually coming. We will soon have over four hundred.
There are only eleven bright specimens of the genus Smith enrolled this year.
Hawley is the only Freshman who can cultivate a luxurious moustache.
During the last few weeks some very excellent books have been added to the University library.
Brennan has removed the rope which was in the chapel, for fear some playful Soph. might dispose of it.
Work on the observatory progresses slowly. The construction is under the supervision of Prof. Smith.
Students, call at the Business College and see some of the pen drawings of Messrs. Bridge & Barringer, the finest in the State.
Some of the young lady Preps are rather loud in their actions in chapel hall during recitation hours. Beware of Brennan and the dog.
Several hearty male children have been recently born into the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. The fathers are doing as well as could be expected.
We found out a few days since why it is certain young ladies visit the city library each afternoon. It is very convenient to look across the way.
The green cloth and ivories still attract the attention of the "boys." How much better it would be if we had a gymnasium where the students could spend their leisure time.
It is said that one of the Junior class finds it difficult to get a bed large enough to fit him. At at any rate his bed-fellow says he fell out of bed three times in one night.
One of the charming features of our University is the delicious water which the students are obliged to drink. The taste is heavenly and the smell ambrosial. Something should be done im-
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Some of our new students wander around the bridge in a somewhat aimless manner when the shades of night begin to envelop all things in darkness. Why is this thus? We need enlightenment; will some christian friend inform?
Archery seems to absorb a large amount of the time and attention of some of our students. If "actions speak louder than words," we would be willing to say that Cupid takes a prominent part in these archery meetings, and uses his arrows very effectually.
The disciples of Blackstone have organized a "Blackstone Club," which meets every evening at the University. Two or more hours are very profitably consumed in the discussion of topics bearing directly upon the subject of each lesson.
Duck and quail shooting is very good this season, and attracts the attention of our sporting students each Saturday. The sloughs along the Wakarusa river are said to be "full of mallards and teal." When there is plenty of game, hunting does not grow monotonous, and is a source of great pleasure to those so inclined.
The Orophilians seem to be making good progress this year. Several interesting meetings have been held and everything has passed off well The following are the officers: Speaker, E.G. Smith; Clerk, J. G. Smith; Treasurer, B.S. Hutchins; Critic, J.B. Turner; Chorister, Scott Hopkins; Organist, Miss Ella Fogle; Chaplain, A cordial invitation is extended to all new students to attend.
Quite a number of our students were surveying for the K. P. R. R. during the last summer. Some of these earned for themselves a reputation for good work and attention to business. During the three months in which they enjoyed the pleasure of camp life, many pleasant times were had, and some ridiculous sobriquets were given the boys. Prominent among these are "Lengthy," "The Kid,'" "The man next to the boss," "Saturday Cyclone," "Laudermann," "Old Woman," "Fatty," "Skinny," "Grand Duke" and "Jigadier Brindle."
GAILY the prep. in colors bright, walks with her lover Down town at night ;
He is buzzing her, and tries to amuse, till his eyes fall on " Fresh oyster stews."
And then a look better imagined than described spreads itself o'er the sallow countenance of our
esteemed brother Mac. as he feels for but finds not the silver in his pants pocket. A ghastly smile comes on as he remembers the usual charity of Porter and "stands him off" for his bill.
To an outsider, the chronic applause that greets almost every remark delivered in chapel, seems entirely uncalled for and unmannerly in the extreme. When the occasion demands it, applause to a certain extent is not out of place; but when a set of boors show that they are such by an incessant pounding of the floor with the feet, the thing becomes monotonous and should be stopped. It is very embarrassing for a person to deliver a declamation before an audience of almost entire strangers. But when some peculiarity of dress or manner of walking is greeted at first by a low murmur and finally by a stamping of the feet, it becomes almost unbearable; and the person taking part becomes so frightened as to be unable to do himself justice. We hope that the authorities will see to this matter, and our chapel exercises will be freed from this applause, which indicates a decided lack of good breeding on the part of those who engage in it.
OBITUARY.
Died, June 10th, 1879, the Kansas Collegiate, from the effects of a "twenty-five hundred edition." The "sample copy" proved to be too heavy a load, and the poverty stricken Collegiate was forced to succumb. Although its death was expected by the immediate friends of the paper, it falls upon the majority of the students with the shock of a calamity. The Collegiate's existence was brief in the extreme. It did not reach a ripe old age, but lived only four short winters. The tact, intellect and general activity displayed by the editors and manager surprised even those who knew them best, and it seemed as though the Collegiate would be "full of years and usefulness." It is not for us, grief-stricken as we are, to paint the character or catalogue the virtues of our dear departed contemporary. We leave its praises to the "powers that be," whom it bulldozed; and to every one who has a tear or two, perhaps three, to spare.
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"The editor who squashed a juicy cockroach with the butt end of his lead pencil and afterwards forgetfully sucked the same while wooing a coy expression, suddenly found a word, but it proved to be foreign on the subject under consideration."-E.x.
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BY MAIL.
The exchange editor has no easy task. He holds the responsible position of critic; hence a student of fair ability, keen perception, and endowed with good judgment, is required for this important part of a college journal. It is our purpose to treat all our exchanges fairly and squarely, and to perform our duties in as exemplary a manner as possible. Since school opened we have received several papers, among which we notice the Southern Collegian. Its outward appearance is very neat and invites us to a careful perusal. The first article is an essay upon Shakespeare's victim of the green-eyed monster, Desdemona. The author seems to have fallen in love with his subject. He is a little too elaborate and profuse in his descriptions of the different characters. He seems to pay too much attention to other characters rather than the heroine. The essay is excellent however, and shows an appreciation of Shakespearean characters quite uncommon. The author of "The Constituents of True Greatness" should have spent his time on a subject less antiquated. Quite a large amount of space is devoted to local matter; and very appropriately too, as this tends to satisfy the appetites of students generally.
The Asbury Monthly is just the same paper it was last year. Its columns are filled with one or two moderately well written productions, and all together a fair exponent of student thought in Hoosierdom.
No. I, Vol. 3, of Student Life is exceedingly well arranged. The articles are brief, and upon subjects that interest the students.
THE Niagara Index next meets our view. It is completely filled with articles of various kinds, most of them instructive and interesting. The exchange editor is not unlike his predecessors, a cross between a hyena and a wolf. Always on the alert for something to tear to pieces, always ready to raise a row. He is too bilious. We would recommend to our sallow complexioned brother the use of Holman's Liver Pad. It will do him an inestimable amount of good and probably relieve him of the chronic desire to be so bitter and sarcastic in his criticisms.
The verbosity of the contributors to the Index is something remarkable. The article on novel reading is a fair example. If there were even a few grains of sense woven in this production, the the writer's morbid attempt to be eloquent might be forgiven. Hear him squeal: "The evils of
this appetite must be apparent, for where it is indulged, the relish for sober pleasures and rational pursuits is lost, the understanding dwarfed and the judgment enslaved to an inflated imagination. Here ennui, the inseparable companion of excess, sheds its destructive mildew on the soul by suddenly transporting it from the contemplation of refined and elegant distress to the repulsive scenes of coarse and squalid misery to which real practical benevolence must call it."
THE Montpelierian comes to us for the first time, and we are happy to extend a cordial greeting. The Literary department is well conducted, and the article entitled "The Poetry of Wordsworth," is excellent. It is out-spoken in the extreme and we congratulate the managers and editors on their success. Come again.
THE University Magazine, in the opinion of the Colby Echo exchange editor, is one of the six excellent college papers published in the United States. We are pleased with its tidy appearance, and as a model of typography it deserves great praise. If the paper were a little more literary it would suit our idea of a college journal.
THE Wittenberger comes full of literary productions and excellent editorials. We are glad to notice that F. D. Altman, an old student of Kansas University is one of the editors. The editor hits the nail on the head when he says, "It is better to look back upon a year's hard study than one of wasted time. Much better to battle in the present than reproach ourselves in the past."
THE Centre College Courant seems to take exception to the last number of the Courier and devotes quite a good deal of space in its criticism. We feel highly honored, scarcely expecting notice from a journal of so great pretensions as the Courant. We think, however, that one solid article would do the Courant a great deal of good.
LITERARY NOTES.
PROMINENT among the new books received for the library is one on Gœthe and Schiller, by Professor H. H. Boyesen, of Cornell University. It is an outgrowth of his lectures in the University, and assumes the form of a joint biography and a comment on Faust. A thorough perusal of the book shows that the writer has had a wide range of reading and a very thorough study of the character and writings of these illustrious cosmopolitan Germans. The book is dedicated to the memory of Bayard Taylor, and as he was not allowed to undertake the task, we know of no
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life of Goethe that Americans will appreciate higher than the scholarly, brilliant and condensed work of Professor Boyesen.
JULES VERNE is one of the most eccentric of French writers. He is about to publish a new work entitled the "Tribulations of a Chinaman in China." The book is said to be very interesting, and many of the popular features of the day, such as life insurance companies, Captain Boynton and his life saving suit, the phonograph, and various other peculiarities of to-day, are woven in the narrative.
In a paper read before the U. S. Military Service Institute, Professor Albert E. Church has furnished a great deal of pleasure to the many who have graduated from that Academy, and also to those who are at all interested in the place where the heroes of the rebellion and saviors of our country were educated. Prominent among the great moral influences that are woven in the different workings of American society, are the church, the army and the school. Although persons are striving to break down these barriers of our freedom by crying out against religion and higher education, and for a reduction of the army, it is our bounden duty to maintain them as our only protection against the results of the search after material prosperity. Although the paper was prepared for the members of the Institute alone, all who are interested in military affairs should read it.
The Atlantic for November is excellent. The articles in this magazine are the productions of the most prominent writers in America. The literary features of this periodical are especially attractive and give it character and distinction. Questions of to-day, living issues, are ably discussed, not sensationally, but openly and frankly. The number opens with a paper on "Our Military Past and Future." We can not help admiring the manner in which the author deals with the militia system. He is outspoken in the extreme and pictures very graphically the defects of the militia system. In speaking of our militia in the past, the writer says, "Does the American people, a people of brave and intelligent men, like such a military history? Is it proud of producing battalions whose wretched organization and lack of discipline are sure in an open field to send them to the right about before an advance of good troops? If it wishes for a more Spartan record in future wars, it must get rid of its provincial system of defense and devise something more practicable." He hits the nail on the
head when he says, "In place of State troops who will not cross frontiers, and who owe allegiance to Governors, let us have a force of national volunteers, willing to march wherever they can see the enemies of their country, and bound by oath to obey its congress and chief magistrate." In speaking of the value of military studies, the writer remarks, "No other portion of the chronicle of humanity is in general so incompletely presented and so imperfectly comprehended as that which relates to military events. The intelligent military student really and clearly sees why this or that battle ended as it did. He concedes, of course, a difference in commanders; but he carries his investigations further; he inquires into the particulars of organization and discipline; he studies the topography of the scene of action and the handling of the opposing columns." The author concludes with four excellent recommendations.
1. To do away with State troops.
2. To substitute a National Guard, or force of volunteers, organized by the War Department and commanded by the President.
3. To maintain an efficient, permanent army, sufficiently officered to give instructors to the volunteers in time of peace and commanders of high grade in time of war.
4. To establish a system of popular instruction in the elements of art and science of war.
The November Scribner is so largely filled with interesting matter that it would be extremely difficult in our limited space to give an extended account. One of the most interesting features of the number is the first installment of "The Grandissimes," Mr. Coble's new story of Creole life. Following the above article is a paper on the Mississippi jetties, by E. L. Certhell, C. E. Besides numerous other articles there is one by Captain King of Topeka, Kan., on "Picturesque Features of Kansas Farming." It is essentially an agricultural number and is of great value to farmers. In his department of "Topics of the Time," Dr. Holland writes of Peter the Great, and discusses "The Nation's Doctors," and "Is Life Worth Living."
St. Nicholas for November opens the seventh volume of that magazine. Among the chief features are a lively home story by Mary Mapes Dodge, the editor; a story by Sarah Winter Kellogg; an indescribable story, "The Gudre's Daughter, by Frank R. Stockton, and a thrilling historical story of the Black Prince and Phillip the Bold, telling how when boys they fought
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like heroes at Crecy and Poitiers. This last paper is strikingly illustrated with two full-page battle pictures. The "Very Little Folk" department is quite interesting.
CLIPPINGS.
THERE was a young maid in New Haven,
Over whom all the students were raving,
Till a Theolog. tall
Got ahead of them all,
By betrothing this maid of New Haven.
For this Theolog. bold, I've often been told,
Though of Scriptural puns a rejection,
Will oft snatch a kiss
From his dear Jenny-sis,
In the Exodus after the lecture.—Yale Record
FATHER (who is always trying to teach his son how to act while at table)—"Well, John, you see that when I have finished eating I always leave the table." John—"Yes sir; and that is all you do leave."-Ex.
AND then I think of one who in his youthful beauty dyed The fair moustache that grew up and faded in its pride. With the cold, moist steel he shaved it; shaved lin and
With the cold, moist steel he shaved it; shaved lip and cheek and chin,
And he wept that one so lovely should have a growth so thin.
Yet not unmeet was it that one like that moustache of his, So gentle and so beautiful, should vanish from his phiz.
Homer.
COLLEGE WORLD.
Portugal has only one university.
West Point graduated sixty-seven cadets this year.
THE first college paper was published seventy nine years ago—Ex.
Two hundred of the 250 colleges in this country publish papers. -Ex.
Dartmouth has had an endowment of $10,000 to found a chair of Anglo-Saxon.
Three thousand seven hundred Professors are employed in the colleges throughout the United States.
The University of Colorado opened last month with one hundred pupils, ten of these being Freshmen.
William H. Vanderbilt has recently given $100,000 to Vanderbilt University, for the purpose of erecting a scientific hall and gymnasium.
A student of the Iowa University recovered $300 damages from the Democratic judges of election, for refusing to let him vote there last October.
PROF. WINCHELL, who was obliged to leave Vanderbilt University because of his views of the antiquity of man, etc., is re-appointed Prof. of Geology in Michigan State University.
WILLIAMS College has graduated thirty member of Congress, five U. S. Senators, eight Governors, sixteen Judges of the Supreme Court,thirty-two Presidents of colleges,and 894 clergymen.
There are 2,886 matriculated students at the University in Berlin. There are, moreover,1,577 persons from various academies and schools who have the privilege of attending the University lectures. Great Britain sends ten students, and America thirty-three.Among the professors are Von Ranke, the historian; Zeller, author of the History of Philosophy, Helmholtz, Lepsius, Mommsen,Curtius and Weber.
Cornell enters one hundred and twenty-five freshmen, Princeton one hundred and ten, Amherst one hundred and six, Dartmouth one hundred, Brown sixty, Hobart twenty-seven, Trinity twenty-three, Rochester forty. Wellesley has one hundred fresh-women; Colby college, Me., has one lady student. Dartmouth enters two colored freshmen. Yale had two hundred and twenty-eight applicants, of whom twenty-five were rejected, and all but seventy-five heavily conditioned.
At the twenty German universities during the half year, there have been 18,738 students. Of this number, 2,248 were studying theology, 5,106 law, 3,537 medicine, and 7,657 philosophy.
Columbia College, New York, had an aggregate attendance last year of 1,436 students, the largest in the country, Michigan University having 1,372 and Harvard 1,332.
Harvard has engaged a Professor of Chinese, Ko Klum Huo, the necessary expenses having been met for three years to come by private subscription. The plan was approved by Boston merchants, who feel the advantages of a speaking knowledge of Chinese to any one connected with Eastern trade.
Missouri State University has an attendance of 500. It was established about the same time as Michigan State University, which had last year 1,372. Probably the lack of progress in the former institution is owing to the decided democracy of the State of Missouri, and consequent lack of interest in higher education.
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Winney Bros. NEW YO
NEW YORK.
WARRANTED
Only Pure Tobacco and Pure Paper Used in all their
CELEBRATED CIGARETTES
Caporal, St. James, Ambassador, Entre Nous,
Caporal, $ \frac{1}{2} $ St. James, $ \frac{1}{2} $ Los Espanoles, Matinee.
Sport. (Thoroughbred, fine Havana, all Tobacco.)
Sweet Caporal, Fine, Mild and Sweet.
SOLD BY ALL DEALERS. Beware of Imitations and Counterfeits, All genuine have above fac-simile signature.
C. W. STRAFFON,
Druggist and Apothecary,
161 Mass. St., Lawrence, Kan.
C. W. ALLENDORPH,
PROPRIETOR OF
Alden Evaporator.
WHOLESALE DEALER IN
Prepared Fruits and Vegetables, Pure Fruit Butter and Jellies
STAPLE & FANCY GROCERIES AT RETAIL.
Choice Teas,Fresh Roasted Coffee,Pure Ground Spices
No. 213 Massachusetts Street.
LAWRENCE, - - - - KANSAS.
Coffee Roasted for the Trade.
Fits, Epilepsy, or Falling Sickness
Permanently Cured—no humbug—by one month's usage of Dr. Goulard's Colleated Inflatable Fit Powders. To convince sufferers that these powders will do all we claim for them we will send them by mail, post paid, a free Trial box. As Dr. Goulard is the only physician that has ever made this disease a special study, and as to our knowledge thousands have been permanently cured by the use of these Powders, we will guarantee a permanent cure in every case, or refund you all money expended. All sufferers should give these Powders an early trial, and be convinced of their curative powers.
Price, for large box, $3.00, or 4 boxes for $10.00, sent by mail to any part of the United States or Canada on receipt of price, or by express, C. O. D. Address
360 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
ASH & ROBBINS,
All sufferers from this disease that are anxiys to be cured should try Dr. Kissner's Celebrated Consumptive Powders. These Powders are the only preparation known that will cure Consumption and all diseases of the Throat and Lungs—indeed, so strong is our faith in them, and also to convince you that they are no hnumbu, we will forward to every sufferer by mail, post paid, a free Trial Box.
Consumption Positively Cured.
We don't want your money until you are perfectly satisfied of their curative powers. If your life is worth saving, don't delay in giving these Powders a trial, as they will surely cure you.
Price, for large box, §3.00, sent to any part of the United States or Canada,
by mail, on receipt of price. Address
ASH & ROBBINS,
360 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
1879. 1879.
FALL!
THE LARGEST STOCK OF
Cloths,
Cassimeres,
AND
Vestings,
IN THE STATE.
SAM. G. McCONNELL
THE ARTIST TAILOR.
75 Massachusetts Street.
16
UNIVERSITY COURIER.
THE DRY GOODS TRADE
GEO. INNES & CO.
Requests special attention to their line of LACK SILKS, which they are selling at unprecedentedly low prices.
Garnet Cashmere, - - - - - - $1.00, worth $1.25
Extra heavy, - - - - - - 1.10, “ 1.35
Super, - - - - - - - 1.25, “ 1.50
Better grades equally cheap.
Also, colored Dress Silks at $1.00, $1.10 and $1.25,
With plain or striped Satins or Velvets to match.
Also, grand assortment all wool Cashmeres, in black and colors.
Fancy Dress Goods in great assortment, 10c, 12c, 15c, 20c, 25c to 75c per yd.
MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY OF
Cloaks, Dolmans, Shawls, Ribbons and Fancy Goods.
Be sure and go to
GEO. INNES & CO.
THOS. BEAL'S LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLE Students can get fine Rigs here at bottom prices.
CRYSTAL PALACE BARBER SHOP
Shaving 10 cents, Hair Cutting 25 cents, Shampooing 25 cents. All work neatly done; best barbers in the country to be found here.
J. M. MITCHELL, Propr.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
We cordially invite all TEACHERS, and STUDENTS of the State University to call at our immense stock of
Fashionable Clothing
Especially adapted to this season of the year, such as fine Cassimere Suits; Genuine Black Worsted and Imported Broadcloth Suits. Also Black, Brown and Blue Beaver, Worsted and Chinchilla Overcoats,
At ALL PRICES, and equal in every respect to the best custom make. Also a large stock of
Gents' Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, &c.
We shall always keep the Best and the Cheapest stock of first class Clothing ever shown in this vicinity. We consider it no trouble to show Goods, and our motto is,
"Strictly Square Dealing."
Your obedient servants, STEINBERG BROS. 87 Massachusetts Street.
"STAR OF THE WEST."
Oldest Barber in the City; 44 Years Experience. Workmen First-class Artists.
E. L. BRADLEY.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS. 1879.
COURSES OF STUDY.
CLASSICAL. CIVIL ENGINEERING. CHEMISTRY,
SCIENTIFIC, LAW, NORMAL,
MODERN LITERATURE, NATURAL HISTORY, PREPARATORY.
The University of Kansas is a part of the Educational System of the State. For beauty and healthfulness of location, for ease of access as a geographical center, and for completeness in all the appliances which the student requires, this institution is unsurpassed in the West.
TUITION FREE.
For information address the Chancelor.
JAMES MARVIN, LAWRENCE, KAN*
JAMES MARVIN, LAWRENCE, KAN*