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VOL. I.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, SEPT. 6, 1882.
No.1.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
DEPARTMENTS:
COLLEGIATE, PREPARATORY MUSICAL, LAW, NORMAL.
FACULTY.
JAMES MARVIN, A. M., D. D., President, Logic, and Mental and Moral Philosophy.
FRANK H. SNOW, A.M., Ph.D., Natural History. [Botany, Zoology, Geology, Meteorology, and Physiology.]
DAVID H. ROBINSON, A.M., Latin Language and Literature.
EPHRAIM MILLER, A. M., Mathematics.
GEORGE E. PATRICK, M. S., Chemistry, Minerology, and Metallurgy.
JAMES H. CANFIELD, A. M., History and Political Science.
KATE STEPHENS, A. M., Greek Language and Literature.
HERBERT S. S. SMITH, C. E., Physics, Astronomy, Civil Engineering and Free-Hand Drawing.
P. J. WILLIAMS, A.M., D.D., Dean of Normal Department.
LEVERETT W. SPRING, A. B., English Literature, Rhetoric and Belles Lettres.
WILLIAM H. CARRUTH, A. B., German and French Languages and Literature.
R. L. CAMPBELL., Instructor in German, French and English.
R. S. TAYLOR, Instructor in Elocution, Latin and Greek.
RICHARD A. LEHMAN,
MARY E. GREW,
Instructors in Music.
For General Information, address W. C. SPANGLER, Clerk.
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University Courier.
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EDITORIAL.
"Ye walls that echo to the tread of either Maryin," I am with you once again, and I doubt not but that my visit will be more beneficial to you than formerly.
For two years I was your constant companion, when being made the victim of a foul conspiracy, my career in this wicked world was suddenly brought to a close and, amid groans and curses, and weeping and gnashing of teeth, I was carried forth and laid in the silent abodes of the dead. The dead tell no tales. So, for two long years, I have been speechless. No word of commendation or reproof has escaped my lips. But, at last, to the joy of my friends and the discomfiture of my enemies, the trumpet of resurrection has sounded and I again stand forth ready to deal honestly and fairly with all men.
I will do what good I can, both for friends and enemies. Death and life have been mine. I lived advocating justice; died at the hand of injustice; and now, am again in the arena determined to fight for the general welfare, as opposed to that of factions.
Hoping that you will have the pleasure of hearing from me every two weeks, until my principles are stamped permanently upon the hearts of every student.
I am still
THE UNIVERSITY COURIER.
The COURIER is revived for the purpose of meeting a want that has long been felt in the University. The five hundred students of this school have become tired of patronizing a paper that is published in the interest of some twenty or thirty individuals. They have become thoroughly satisfied that intense partiality and selfishness in a college paper is pre-eminently out of place, and hence they do not hesitate to embark in any new enterprise that has for its object the best interests of the whole body of students.
That the Courier aims to be an enterprise of this character, we are ready to affirm. Those most deeply interested will earnestly endeavor to put the paper on a basis where no party, sect, or faction can gain control of it; where it will be neither a Phi Psi, Beta, I.C., K.A. T., nor Phi Gamma paper, but where it shall be of the students, for the students and by the students. It is proposed to frame the constitution so that there shall always be a number of lady, and non-secret society editors upon the staff. Of course, other parties will have a proper representation. By introducing something of this kind into the constitution, we are confident that it will be impossible for any one clique to "run things."
If it is urged that the University needs and can support but one paper, we reply, that even were this true, one thing is certain, viz; if there is but one paper, it should not be the organ of a narrow one-sided faction. To say that such a paper is all that is needed is manifestly a perversion of the truth; to say that the great majority should submit to and be controlled by a small minority is an imputation on the common sense of the former.
We have met with some opposition and a good deal of encouragement thus far, and we feel that the success of the Courier is assured. But should we fail of establishing a students paper, we will have the satisfaction of knowing that our efforts have not been put forth in an unworthy cause.
The University is taking a high place among the educational institutions of the country. We have one of the best college buildings and our faculty as a rule, understand their business. There is probably no school in the West where better work is being done than in our own. As a general thing our students are in earnest; they come here to gain an education; unlike those who attend colleges in the East, they are often wanting in finances-and consequently are compelled to crowd two or three years work into one.
It is pretty generally conceded, that neither great breadth of culture nor depth of learning can be attained without long and persistent study.
If it were possible, therefore, for more of those who come here to take a full and complete course, they
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would be benefited correspondingly and the University would, doubtless, receive a greater amount of credit.
The attendance this year will probably be larger than ever before. Some predict an attendance of at least seven hundred. If the school continues to be wisely managed, there is no reason why the attendance should not increase from year to year, and, although it will be some time before we can compare with Yale and Harvard as regards numbers, it will not be long until in thoroughness of work we will not be one whit behind either of them. ___
It is reported that there will be some additions to the Senior Class this year. Having the honor of being a member of said class, we do not hesitate to say that it is composed of ladies and gentlemen who are eminently unselfish; and we are sure they will be pleased to welcome any who may wish to join their number.
"Old'83" will probably be the largest class that has ever yet graduated from this college.
Last winter, we remember having heard a certain person say, "It is the best class that ever has been, or ever will be in the University." We, of course believe the first part of the statement, but what is in store for the future of the institution, it is hard to tell. If the chancellor and professors thought they would never have a better class, probably, they would all immediately resign, since they would not care to be identified with the school after it had reached its climax.
That is a good class, containing individuals of considerable ability, is generally conceded. Some of its members will, no doubt, exert an important influence in the affairs of the State and Nation. All will not become famous, but if all are honest, upright citizens, discharging their duties as best they can, those who think it a good class, will certainly have no occasion to modify their opinion. ___
The students of the K. S. U. need to be stirred up on the subject of Athletic sports.
It does not speak well for a body of 450 students, that Field Day should be a miserable failure, when prizes had already been solicited. Heretofore Field Day has been one of the most interesting features of commencement week, and it seems strange that in less than five months after the establishment of our gymnasium, things should turn out as they did last June.
We do not wish to see these sports carried to an excess as in many of our eastern institutions; neither do we wish to see a cultivated mind with a broken down constitution.
To make a useful man, the cultivation of mind and body should go hand in hand.
Foot-ball teams can be organized in the several classes "83" has already taken steps in that direction and will ere long have a very formidable team. That we have the material for one of the best base ball clubs in the
The Courier will do what it can to encourage the organization of clubs in boating, foot-ball and base ball. If we cannot afford boat clubs just at present we can the base and foot-ball.
State, no one can deny. This was tested last June at Oskaloosa between the K. S. U's. and the Leavenworth Reds, the club which last fall took the championship of the State, the game resulting in our favor. But a base ball club cannot become a permanent thing unless backed up by an association. Let there be an association of this kind organized, elect its officers, appoint a committee, whose duty it shall be to pick out the best possible club in the University, and let this club be subject to the association. Then, and not till then, will we have a first-class club.
In this day of bustle, hurry and new theories, it stands everybody in hand to have as broad and thorough an understanding of all matters relative to human welfare as possible. Especially is this true in regard to political matters. Our country is full of men who know but one point of political science, and with that they try to bring about sweeping reforms. If there is any one thing incumbent upon our educational institutions, it is to give the rising generation a more thorough knowledge of all political matters, and in that way do away with these narrow-minded people. Of all forces that at present exert an influence in the right direction, the political science clubs organized in every part of our land, are the most effectual. Men of different parties, and generally young men, compose them. These men come together not to discuss party politics, and to call each other fools for difference of opinions, but instead, with a view of knowing all there is to know about government in all its different branches. Of course there are those who oppose such clubs, but they would be benefitted by joining them.
Last year Prof. Canfield advocated the organization of such a club among the more advanced students of the University. He suggested that it meet once a month, and that at each meeting one or two papers carefully prepared, upon some vital question, be read, after which the subject treated would be open for discussion. The club, if organized, would be somewhat under the management of a general association in New York City. This would be an advantage, for books upon various political and social science topics would be furnished for a mere trifle.
The only reason a club was not organized last year was because it was started too late in the school year. It is hoped that those interested in such work will talk the matter up early in the year, and perfect an organization. Prof. Canfield stands ready to aid in any and all ways he can. Such a club would be of untold value to the rising politicion within our walls. Let it be organized.
The colleges of the west are gradually working towards that high degree of excellence attained by the eastern schools. But it will be some time yet before we can claim the same for ours, in every particular that they do for theirs. The most important point in which we are deficient is in the advantages we offer for making men proficient in public speaking. Kansas State University is in need of a competent instructor in oratory:
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one who can devote all his time to said work. During our last Commencement this need was made much more apparent than at any previous time in our history. Not because the work was so poorly done, but because the students had grasped the advantages offered and were anxious for greater. One of the professors who had charge of the oratorical work said, "We are getting where we need and must have some one to give his whole attention to instruction in elocution." The Regents realized the truth of this professor's remark, and for a time it was hoped that the demand would be supplied; the resignation of Prof. Gleed necessitating a change of some kind. But we are disappointed. They have engaged a man in every way competent, we believe to fill the position of instructor in elocution, but have limited the work he is to do in that line, by giving him work of other kinds. As a result, those interested in elocutionary work will not realize the good anticipated. We, the students, are making this need in our University more apparent every year. Let our work in the future tend the same way; and let us do more by aiding in the organization of a State Oratorical Association, this in turn to be a part of the Inter-State Oratorical Association. If a deep interest is manifested in said organization, it will keep alive the interest now shown in elocutionary work by our students. And then, after five or six defeats in the inter-state contest, perhaps those having control of matters here, will see fit to give us what we need.
LITERARY.
Encouragement.
For those who suffer and are strong
A word you say, a word you may,
To comfort as they pass along
Their weary path, from day to day,
Yet, oh, ye poets, grand in song,
One single word in kindness speak—
Not only to the brave and strong—
To those who suffer and are weak:
To those who know not how to bear
The burdens giv'n from day to day.
Give them sweet words, which they may wear
As talismans upon the way.
Tell them to hope, and not despair;
Look upward to the kindly blue,
Believe that angel friends are there,
With loving vision, glancing through.
If crowns await the victor, sure
A crown is meet for earnest toil;
Yet lay one rosebud, white and pure.
On brows that paled in the turmoil!
Oh pity those who could not fight,
The brave, and patient praise you should;
But once compassionate the sight
Of him who fell, though rise he would.
Not only to the brave and strong
Give cheering as they pass along;
But words of kindly mercy speak
To those who suffer and are weak.
LELIA BELLE HEWES.
BOOKS AND READING.
Of the making of books there is, seemingly, no end. Every man who possesses two or three ideas is vain enough to put them into a book and inflict upon this already overburdened and suffering public the few sparks that
emanate from his afflicted brain. What is the result of this vast industry? One hardly wishes to foretell the pernicious effect of so many books. They are doing more evil than good. A high sounding name attracts the eye; gives the impression that the book is one of much force; the chances are that the time spent in reading it will be wasted.
Young readers are suddenly dropped into a chaos of literature. They see works in every direction which they think are of great importance. Unassisted, in most cases, as to choice, they seize a book here, another there, and grasp even for the third. They try desperately to read all in a week. Before they have gone far they drop what they have and reach out for others. They forget what they have read and come up short after struggling blindly along in utter bewilderment. They then ask, what does man know? They see when it is too late that the mind cannot comprehend and retain everything. They learn that it is not profitable to spend a life time in a cobweb condition of mind. And, indeed, they have gathered in this state more dust and dirt than good material.
It is very unfortunate that so many of our most promising intellects have been burdened in this manner, and only in the end when the eye and ear refuse their office, are they led to meditate upon their fruitless endeavors. Every day hundreds are following in their benighted foot-steps.
The librarian of the Paris library estimates that there are 3,000,000 books in that library : that an average man reads 2,500 in a life time. How foolish and unwise for men to attempt such an impossibility as to read that immense number of books! Yet, men are trying it every day. A book ought not only to be read, but thoroughly digested, then what there is in it becomes a part of the man. It is evident that if men read books as they should do they will read very few in a life time. They should then be careful of falling into the habit of indiscriminate reading.
When men make a choice of some profession or business, they generally choose some branch in which they have great interest. It is of much importance that they read such books as bear upon their business: Men will then have a thorough knowledge of their business. Smatterers in all trades and professions are becoming a nuisance to the public. They cast reproach upon any profession. One cannot urge too strongly upon the young and the student especially the necessity and advantage of a strict adherence to some one branch of knowledge. Our specialists make our great men, for people listen to that one who knows the most about the subject discussed.
Read few works and do your own philosophizing. Read the fundamental and standard works. Most books that are written to-day are buta amplifications and repetitions of what has been written, and probably the thoughts of the first writer have been concealed by the second. The philosopher tells the truth when he says : "Words are used to conceal thoughts."
LITERARY SOCIETIES.
The true value of a literary society is not perceived by the average student until he is about ready to quit the University. It is safe to say that the majority of students who have taken advantage of the benefits found in literary societies, feel that the knowledge thus gained
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as almost indispensable to them in whatever pursuit they engage.
If a student intends to follow the life of a recluse he wants to shun a literary society as he shuns other society. If he is going to be a man of the world it is just the place for him. It is the preparatory part to practical life. Here he acquires the rudiments of politics; learns to advance his views on different subjects; becomes acquainted with the rules for governing assemblies; in fine, he gets the preliminaries of all practical qualities in the society.
As for Greek and Latin roots, business men care very little. If men are able to tell what they know they answer the requirements of business men. But this is by no means the simplest thing to do. It is not enough that they make others understand but they must tell it neatly and impressively, and it is only by practice that they can acquire this ability. Henry Clay said that he owed his success in life to his powers as a speaker. Peabody says: "It is not the learner but the teacher, not the profound scholar merely, but the able expositor, speaker, or writer, who can expect a distinguished name."
It is a current opinion that a good speaker in a literary society is an indifferent student. We have, in our own University, too many shining examples of good society men who are good students, to give such an opinion much credence.
A gentleman once remarked, in my hearing, that the political knowledge he had obtained in college was invaluable to him in after life. There are always times in men's lives when they must put their shoulders to the wheel and help to move forward some issue which seems to them to be beneficial. It is no disgrace, no reproach to honest men to know how and where to place their shoulders.
Again, men well versed in parliamentary rules are sorely needed in our state, and young men who have thoroughly mastered the rules are in demand.
Most students who shirk literary societies do so out of pure cowardice. "Ignorance doth make cowards of us all." There is no excuse for being ignorant on these points. They are within the reach of every student. In the writing of essays, reading, declaiming, delivering orations and debates, what better or more valuable exercise could be instituted. They stimulate and exercise every faculty of the mind. When a student has finished a course of three to seven years he can read agreeably, write fluently, debate logically and persuasively.
PERSONALS.
Pliny L. Soper has been transferred from the Central Branch railroad to the A. T. & S. F. railroad. He still holds the position of "mail man."
James Going, during the last summer has travelled over the greater part of Kansas, in the interest of the Leavenworth Times.
One of the fair sex complains to the Courier that she "met Mr. Stalks during vacation but was not even recognized." How is that, "Mr. Stalks ?"
Harry E. Riggs took a summer excursion on the steamer Montana, which plied between St. Louis and Kansas City. Every time the boat stopped the watermelons and apples suffered terribly, it is said.
Ella V. Keist enjoyed the beauties of Southern Kansas during vacation, her room-mate, Lulu Miller, going an equal distance to the north.
Dr. Marvin, in company with State Superintendent Speer and President Fairchild, of the Agricultural College, attended the meeting of the National Educational Association at Saratoga, July 11th to 14th. Our Chancellor took part in a number of discussions during the session.
Miss Addie Cherry, the first secretary of the Class of 85, is teaching in the graded schools of Buffalo, Mo. While here she was one of the best in her class.
The master's oration, delivered by Prof. J. W. Gleed, has received most flattering comments from the state press, being published in full by the Topeka "Capital" and the Atechison "Champion." It has been pronounced on all sides the finest production yet made by any of our graduates.
The following sign, to be seen on Main street, Clyde, tells in what portion of the world another of our Alumni has cast his line:
Bion S. Hutchins, '81, has been re-elected principal of the Beloit Schools, with an increase of salary. During the summer months he acted as instructor in the Douglas County Institute and conductor of the Mitchell County Institute, with E. C. Little as assistant.
ARTHUR CORNFORTH.
ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
Miss Jennie Dunn, a former student, is a success ful teacher at Minneapolis.
Prof. P. J. Williams, after conducting the Douglas County Institute, by a special request, made a lecturing tour among the various institutes of the state. One of the Professor's lectures does more for the University than a full column ad. in a daily.
The Johnson county boys, who would rather loose a hand than desert one of their number, are back in full force.
J. D. McLaren acted as instructor in the Ottawa County Institute during the months of June and July.
Chancellor Marvin was elected chairman of the county delegation to the state convention, while he was absent in New York.
Why don't some of our enterprising athletes start a rowing association?
Elmer B. Tucker, 76, is pastor of the Baptist Church at Minneapolis.
Edith Webber, while enjoying her summer vacation in Wisconsin, was prostrated by a sudden attack of diptheria. Under the care of her mother, who was immediately summoned to her bed side, she soon recovered.
J. L. DuMars, a last year Normal, is a candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction in this county.
Don Rankin, '81, enjoys the distinction of Chief Civil Engineer on the Omaha extension of the Missouri Pacific. Bill McCann continues his right hand man, and the two make Hiawatha their headquarters, boarding at the house of Nelson Beardsley.
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Prof. F. O. Marvin spent the vacation in Lawrence.
Mr. Wharton, who attended the University during the years 1879 and 1880, was married in July to Miss Blanche Miller, of Hiawatha. The bride is but seventeen years old.
Mr. E. L. Browne is spending the summer at Las Vegas Hot Springs.
Mr. H. T. Smith has been selected as orator for the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, September 22d, to be held at Mound City, Kas.
Mr. L. H. Leach delivered his lecture before the Mitchell County Institute.
Big Ed Brown, who since leaving the University, has been engaged on the A., T. & S. F. R. R., has begun studies for the ministry at Meadville, Pa.
Mr. E. A. Munsell, of '84, being interested in a paper at Council Grove, will not attend the University this year.
W. C. Spangler lectured before the county institute at Girard.
Misses Wilder and Woodcock, of '82, attended the county institute preparatory to engaging in their life work.
C. B. McDonald, an old student, is spending the heated season in New York and vicinity.
M. J. Keys, an old student, after an absence of a year in Indiana, has returned, and will resume his scientific studies.
Mr. Ned Meservey, of '82, is with a surveying corps in Arkansas.
Mr. T. Richmond, of the Law Class of '82, hangs out his shingle in Sitting Bull’s country, Banning, Montana.
Miss Helen Bay, of the Normal Class of '80, returns and takes up her studies with the Senior Collegiate Class.
Miss Bertie K. Niesley is spending the summer in Pennsylvania.
Miss Flora Hadley, of '81, having spent a most pleasant visit in Washington, has returned to her home in Lawrence.
Miss May V. Bassett spent part of her vacation in visiting Miss Hunsicker, at Osage City.
Frank Thompson, of '84, begins his studies for this year at Ann Arbor.
John T. Harlow, well known to all Orophilians, has established a law office in Wyandotte, with the prospect of a rich harvest. If ability and vim count, his success is assured.
Prof. Robinson spent the summer in the city.
Prof. Stevens made an extended visit through New Mexico spending most of the time in Las Vegas and vicinity.
Prof. Carruth and wife spent the summer in New Mexico, studying the language.
Miss Lettie Collins and her sister Miss Minnie will attend the K. S. U. this year.
Mr. Le Souer will return to the University this year.
Prof. F. O. Marvin spent the vacation in Lawrence.
Mr. Wharton, who attended the University during the years 1879 and 1880, was married in July to Miss Blanche Miller, of Hiawatha. The bride is but seventeen years old.
Mr. E. L. Browne is spending the summer at Las Vegas Hot Springs.
Mr. H. T. Smith has been selected as orator for the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, September 22d, to be held at Mound City, Kas.
Mr. L. H. Leach delivered his lecture before the Mitchell County Institute.
Big Ed Brown, who since leaving the University, has been engaged on the A., T. & S. F. R. R., has begun studies for the ministry at Meadville, Pa.
Mr. E. A. Munsell, of 84, being interested in a paper at Council Grove, will not attend the University this year.
W. C. Spangler lectured before the county institute at Girard.
Misses Wilder and Woodcock, of 82, attended the county institute preparatory to engaging in their life work.
C. B. McDonald, an old student, is spending the heated season in New York and vicinity.
M. J. Keys, an old student, after an absence of a year in Indiana, has returned, and will resume his scientific studies.
Mr. Ned Meservey, of '82, is with a surveying corps in Arkansas.
Mr. T. Richmond, of the Law Class of '82, hangs out his shingle in Sitting Bull's country, Banning, Montana.
Miss Helen Bay, of the Normal Class of 80, returns and takes up her studies with the Senior Collegiate Class.
Miss Bertie K. Niesley is spending the summer in Pennsylvania.
Miss Flora Hadley, of '81, having spent a most pleasant visit in Washington, has returned to her home in Lawrence.
Miss May V. Bassett spent part of her vacation in visiting Miss Hunsicker, at Osage City.
Frank Thompson, of 84, begins his studies for this year at Ann Arbor.
John T. Harlow, well known to all Orophilians, has established a law office in Wyandotte, with the prospect of a rich harvest. If ability and vim count, his success is assured.
Prof. Robinson spent the summer in the city.
Prof. Stevens made an extended visit through New Mexico spending most of the time in Las Vegas and vicinity.
Prof. Snow has returned from his exploring expedition in New Mexico, with a goodly supply for the natural history cabinets. His assistants were Dyche and Russ, they have made some very fine private collections.
Mr. Will Little graduated in the high school at Abilene as valedictorian, with highest honors. He will return to the K. S. U.
Prof. Miller and daughter Mary spent part of the vacation in north western Iowa.
Prof. Patrick and wife returned from a visit to Massachusetts last Friday.
Prof. H. S. S. Smith has spent the summer at Princeton, N. J., recuperating his strength after the terrible strain of last year.
Ottawa sends up a delegation of nine to the K. S. U. this year. It is rumored that Johnson county will send up five hundred.
Mr. Joe Curry has decided to return to the K. S. U. this year instead of attending Monmouth college.
Mr. C. Seaman of Linn county is to be seen among the host of new students.
Mr. Schall, of Ottawa is among the new comers.
Mr. John Sullivan attended the Kansas City school of oratory during the summer. He is now engaged as travelling agent on the Kansas City Times.
Prof. Trueblood, of the Cawker City schools will graduate with the Normal class of '83.
F. D. Hutchings, business manager of the Review, has spent several weeks of the vacation in Michigan.
Arthus Challis, Harry Smith, and Rolla Krubs, of Atchison, will attend the K. S. U. this year, the first two will enter the Freshman Blass.
Miss Lilian Bell spent the summer in Chicago, taking a special course in music and German.
P. C. Young, '82, is a candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction in Montgomery county.
Geo. Goss, formerly of '83, will study medicine the coming year at the Kansas City Medical School.
Geo. Hook, of Sabetha, is with us.
Oro Pace, a bright student, represents Seneca at the Kansas University.
A. L. Hicks, of Sabetha, enters the Freshman Class this year. He comes from the Nebraska Normal College.
J. P. Rote, the San Antonian, returns, prepared for work.
C. L. Reed and A. A. Reed, of Ottawa, will attend the University.
We are pleased to note the return of J. V. Meade, '85, of Wichita.
A. Finney, of Leroy, comes with J. H. Silsby.
Harry Smith, a graduate of Atchison High School, will be a member of the Freshman Class.
We are pleased to learn than E. F. Stanly, Normal of '82, has been chosen principal of the La Junta, Col., school.
Prof. Carruth and wife spent the summer in New Mexico, studying the language.
Miss Lettie Collins and her sister Miss Minnie will attend the K. S. U. this year.
Mr. Le Seuer will return to the University this year.
Prof. Snow has returned from his exploring expedition in New Mexico, with a goodly supply for the natural history cabinets. His assistants were Dyche and Russ, they have made some very fine private collections.
Mr. Will Little graduated in the high school at Abilene as valedictorian, with highest honors. He will return to the K. S. U.
Prof. Miller and daughter Mary spent part of the vacation in north western Iowa.
Prof. Patrick and wife returned from a visit to Massachusetts last Friday.
Prof. H. S. S. Smith has spent the summer at Princeton, N.J., recuperating his strength after the terrible strain of last year.
Ottawa sends up a delegation of nine to the K. S. U this year. It is rumored that Johnson county will send up five hundred.
Mr. Joe Curry has decided to return to the K. S. U. this year instead of attending Monmouth college.
Mr. C. Seaman of Linn county is to be seen among the host of new students.
Mr. Schall, of Ottawa is among the new comers.
Mr. John Sullivan attended the Kansas City school of oratory during the summer. He is now engaged as travelling agent on the Kansas City Times.
Prof. Trueblood, of the Cawker City schools will graduate with the Normal class of'83.
F. D. Hutchings, business manager of the Review has spent several weeks of the vacation in Michigan.
Arthus Challis, Harry Smith, and Rolla Krubs, of Atchison, will attend the K. S. U. this year, the first two will enter the Freshman Blass.
Miss Lilian Bell spent the summer in Chicago, taking a special course in music and German.
P. C. Young, '82, is a candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction in Montgomery county.
Geo. Goss, formerly of '83, will study medicine the coming year at the Kansas City Medical School.
Geo. Hook, of Sabetha, is with us.
Oro Pace, a bright student, represents Seneca at the Kansas University.
A. L. Hicks, of Sabetha, enters the Freshman Class this year. He comes from the Nebraska Normal College.
J. P. Rote, the San Antonian, returns, prepared for work.
C. L. Reed and A. A. Reed, of Ottawa, will attend the University.
We are pleased to note the return of J. V. Meade, '85, of Wichita.
A. Finney, of Leroy, comes with J. H. Silsby.
Harry Smith, a graduate of Atchison High School, will be a member of the Freshman Class.
We are pleased to learn than E. F. Stanly, Normal of 182, has been chosen principal of the La Junta, Col., schools.
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J. B. Reese, a prominent Orophilian, is on the ground ready for work. He brings a cousin with him.
Miss Hanback, daughter of Judge Hanback, of Salina, will attend the University this coming year.
C. F. Scott, '81, spent a few days with friends in Lawrence, a short time since, while on his way home from New Mexico.
G. M. Walker, Jr., who has been with a surveying party on the K. C., S. & M. R. R. since January last, will enter the Sophomore Class.
J. A. Hutchison will this year change his course and enter the Law Department.
LOCALS.
BACK AGAIN!
Howe's Festus Foster.
It is rumored that the faculty are going to secure the services of a gentleman to turn the electric clock, this is a good idea as it will give Brennan some spare time.
Fine rigs at Whitney's.
The Sophomore class are anxious to know whether the new Freshman class will keep up the custom of tendering a faculty reception, the crop of "mashers," "peanuts" and "ears" are as large as last year.
Mettner is the student's artist.
The library presents a very ship-shape appearance, the Congressional reports being arranged on the upper shelves. Four English Dictionaries in holders in place on the tables.
A sign on Masachusetts street reads, "cabages and pitches wanted."
Whitney lets rigs at student's prices.
Wonders will never cease. Sterling took in the side show at Cole's.
There were eighteen hundred and fifty people in the chapel commencement day.
Lieut. Manley, of the U.S.A., now stationed at Fort Riley has removed his family to this city in order that his daughter may gain the benefits of the K. S.U., they are pleasantly located on "the hill."
Go to Mettner's for Photos.
In Prof. Springs room we notice a stuffed ground hog the only "living" specimen in the west.
The colored band gave the "COURIER COMPANY" a very pleasant serenade a few evenings ago at their office on Massachusetts street. Mr. Walker responded with a few happy remarks.
Job Lot writing paper 124e per lb. at A. B. Warren's.
"Peanuts" spent his summer in Emporia.
We notice among the new faces that of Willie Clark of Junction City.
The University library has just received an installment of new books valued at one thousand dollars. Among the bills we notice "Robinson Crusoe," which has been procured at great expense, for the Preps.
Fred. Bowersock, of '87 has been engaged in the pub publication of a weekly paper "The Gazette" during the summer, the whole work of this publication being done by boys under 16 years of age.
Mr. J. C. Banta is a candidate for superintendent in Douglas county.
The Courier is getting there Eli.
University note paper and envelopes at A. B. Warren's
Mr. O. D. Walker says he has found his fort at last, he thinks he was cut for a family man. He has had some experience and likes it.
It is to be hoped that the regatta to be held here during the fair will awaken the old interest in a boat club.
"Though lost to sight,to memory dear."
"Now is the winter of our discontent" for when we thought we were in our glory with the "fair daughters of Eve," in step the railroad boys and with full purses and a new opera house, we are left out of consideration.
How do you like the changes at the University?
Mr. J. D. McLaren attended the State teachers examination held at the Uuiversity last week.
Lawrence is enjoying a genuine boom.
Best quality two ounce Ink at 5e. per bottle at A. B. Warren's.
"Rah for hurrah."
Miss Mary Griffith has been seriously ill at her home in this city this summer, but we notice her once more among our students.
Beware of the class officers. This advice is mainly intended for new students.
Large stock of students' supplies at Bates & Field's.
Several embryo politicians are said to have developed among our scattered students during the late campaign. "The boy is father to the man."
All the finest grades of lead pencils reduced to 5c each at A. B. Warren's.
Chancellor Marvin has had an addition built to his residence.
Mr. L. H. Leach is engaged in Innes'.
Mr. Thomas Richmond remained in the city for some time engaged in the famous Hillman case.
Field Day was a most horrible failure this year owing to the lack of interest taken by the students in way of entries.
The usual low prices in everything in their line will be found to be the rule as usual at Bates & Field.
The Senior class is to have four new members this year, making twenty-eight, in all.
The K. C. L. & S. boys have played three games of base ball with the town boys and have been defeated each time. Now let the University come in for its share of the glory.
6 lb. Sierra Linen note paper, reduced to 10c. per quire at A. B. Warren's
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We are authorized by the Senior Class to challenge the members of the Junior Class to a game of foot-ball. Time, place, etc. to be decided by the captains.
If you can enjoy a good smoke, don't fail to drop in to the South End Drug Store, and try one of Straffon's stub cigars.
W. S. Sterling is to have charge of a class in Latin this year.
Mrs Gardner has just returned from New York with the latest styles.
Forepaugh's circus is to be here on the 15th. Gaily the Prep. escorts his girl to the show.
Land and water hat, the latest, at Bromelsick's.
W. H. Johnson took the prize for oratory in the inter-county oratorical and literary contest, held at Lane the latter part of August. Four counties were represented.
Old Judge Cigarettes and cigarette tobacco always fresh at the South End Drug Store.
Old K. S. U.'s Normalites are meeting with excellent success in their line of work throughout the state. C. D. Hawkins, at Fort Scott, Karl Floden, at Burlington Miss Bauman, at Beloit, besides many others filling equally as good positions, are simply reaping their merited reward, and thus strengthen the Normal Department of our University year by year.
Full line of gentlemen's canes just received at Bromelsick's.
Miss Carrie Bauman, '81, has accepted a position as assistant in the Grammar Department of the Beloit High School.
Messrs. Bates and Fields have done so much in one way or the other to accommodate the students, not only by low prices and courteous treatment, but by giving one of the most expensive prizes presented last commencement, that we feel bound in common firmness to speak a few good words for them, not to old students, for they know the firm as well, probably, as we do, but to those new men and maidens who having just arrived, are thirsting for collegiate honors and the means to acquire them. The only way to accomplish this object thoroughly is to be well provided with tools or in plainer words with books, and we take this opportunity to cheerfully recommend the establishment of Bates & Field as the best place in the city to purchase not only text-books, but all the supplies needed by the regular student, and also as a place where low prices and gentlemanly treatment have always been the rule.
The Orophilians are talking of a new departure, which cannot fail to fill their hall to overflowing every Friday afternoon. Their programme for Friday, the 15th, is made up of those who will be on hand to perform their parts.
The latest stiff hat for men and boys at Bromelsick's.
Wilson Sterling, having been elected tutor in Latin, will be succeeded by Mr. Haworth, who acted as assistant last year.
Owing to the increased price of board, the clubbing system promises to be quite popular among our students this winter.
The exchange table contains a large number of newspapers representing the local press of Kansas. Already the merit of the "new departure" has been noised abroad, and is receiving attention throughout the state.
Students will bear in mind that the stock of drugs, medicines, toilet articles, cigars, and druggist sundries is more complete than ever before at Straffon's.
Miss Campbell, of Ann Arbor, will take the place made vacant by the promotion of Prof. Carruth.
University Books at Bates & Field's from those used by the Junior "Preps" to those indulged in by the "Noble Seniors."
The scarcity of houses in Lawrence kept away a number of persons who wished to come here to educate their children.
Call and see the latest styles in neck ties at Bromel-sick's.
On June 3d last, at Oskaloosa, there came off a match game of base-ball between the "Leavenworth Reds" and the "K. S. U.'s" for a prize of $25.00 given by the Barry Cadets, of Leavenworth. The score, according to decision of umpire, stood 8 to 8 instead of 9 to 8 in favor of K. S. U., as it should have done. The prize was equally divided.
I have a large assortment of fine toilet soaps, and my prices are exceedingly low. Please give me a call. C.W. STRAFFON, Proprietor, South End Drug Store.
The Oread Society will endeavor to furnish its hall with a carpet this winter.
New flat scarfs at Bromelsick's.
We hope sincerely, that no friends will perpetrate jokes on the mustache and burn-sides which have been undergoing cultivation during the warm season. These things all take time you know.
All that have tried it say that Straffon's soda water is the best in the city.
Prof. Thompson, of Hamilton, N.Y., has been appointed instructor, vice Prof.J.W.Gleed, resigned.
Among the evidences of a busines revival in Lawrence is the fact that there are as many jewelers located there as in neighboring towns of much larger population, all apparently doing well. The latest addition to the number, Mr. W. M. Rowe reports business good and the outlook for fall and winter trade very encouraging. Mr. R. is a practical man of long experience and has made quite an enviable reputation for honest work and moderate charges.
Our Gymnasium Association will need re-organizing at the beginning of this collegiate year. We suggest that some plan be adopted to make the discipline more thorough than last year.
Fine line of gent's furnishing goods at Bromelsick's.
Show for the zoological student—the cyshi-cercus.
A larger number of students spent this summer in the city of Lawrence than there did last year. These were frequently made glad by the face of comrades who dropped in upon them during vacation.
Undressed and fine kid gloves at Bromelsick's.
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Good crops have their influence even on University life, as may be seen by comparing the influx of recruits this fall with last year.
Another large invoice of those popular stub cigars just received at the "South End Drug Store."
The Normal Department will continue to grow and flourish under the careful care of Dean Williams.
"Bonus vir" was the title applied to Prof. Marvin while a professor at Alleghany College.
Old students will take notice of the new optional studies allowed them in the Junior and Senior years.
Those who expected to enter Lawrence via the Vermont Street railroad this fall, will be sadly disappointed.
REVIEW.
TOPICS.
To find the same issue in the platforms of our three great political parties prove that it is the wish of the people. The resolutions adopted at the late conventions asking for legal control of corporations show that the people of Kansas have been thinking and talking of the great transportation problem which is agitating the West, and that in the near future they intend to act. We are strictly an agricultural people. Our cheap and abundant land makes it the best immediate interest of the settler to produce large quantities of breadstuffs and provisions. But man cannot live by bread alone. We need many manufactured articles. We are forced by business policy to transport our crude products to the eastern laborer, in exchange for his manufactures transported to us. Our mills and factories are increasing as we grow more wealthy and land becomes dearer. The richer we are the more we can manufacture. But as a state we shall accumulate wealth very slowly if we are compelled to pay our present high rates of transportation. The tariff of the railroad is regulated by competition on "what the traffic will bear." Of course all commerce is thus regulated. But the railroad corporation is so powerful that the traffic is made to bear much more than the usual profits. The people to-day are merely asking that the profit of the railway be the same as that of the farm. What laws will produce this result?
Man is continually performing experiments in which he either fails or succeeds. He takes the way of success and must needs tell his fellows, that they may have time for different experiments. He speaks to his neighbors and writes a book to the world. The book lasts, and in many books we may find the thought and toil that brought success in all past ages. A godlike heritage this, to know good from evil. And the students of the Kansas University are extraordinarily fortunate in securing such a large share of this heritage as may be found at the Unversity library. There are at present about 5,500 books and 2,000 pamphlets in our collection which now embraces all of our departments of instruction, Music being added this summer. We notice the effect of the eastern question in the large number of works on Turkey, Russia, and adjoining countries, the latest being "The Egypt of the Past," by Erasmus Wilson. In this connection also we mention "Schuyler's History of Turkestan," "Scribner's Epochs of History, and "Creasy's Decisive Battles of the World." In the poet's corner we find a superb sixty-eight-volume edition of the "British Poets," and an elegant twenty-volume "Harvard Edition of Hudson's Shakespeare." Not far away are Emerson's Works, so popular that they have been read to tatters, but beside them stand a new and complete edition. We also notice "Schlieman's Mycenae and Tiryns," "Stewart's Conservation of Energy," "Horace Mann's Educational Reports," and "Helmholtz's Popular Scientific Studies." The student cannot spend leisure time to better advantage than in a course of reading upon the branches pursued.
BOOKS.
The tendency of American literature is to conciseness. As Ruskin says, we speak things clearly, not melodiously. At times we are terse to abruptness. At the other extreme is the English curse of wordiness. It is to be hoped that we may reach the golden mean. In Warner's "Washington Irving" $ ^{*} $ is an eloquent appeal for clear and melodious expressions.
This is the introductory volume of the "American Men of Letters Series," and if the remainder of the series is executed with as much discrimination and appreciation as this, they will each be sure to find a place in every judiciously-filled library. Mr. Warner, with rare tact, gives an interesting preliminary chapter, noticing the varying of books in public estimation, our limited literature and its tone, till Mr. Irving's advent among literary men. Then commences the biography of Mr. Irving. The author refers with sympathy to his struggles and misfortunes, with grace to his rise to eminence, with taste and good sense to his works. The most striking features in this work are its digressions, its selections from Irving's works, and its style. There are a number of pleasant episodes, and some short, interesting digressions, all of which, when inserted in Mr. Warner's pleasant way, would add a charm to any book, however interesting it may otherwise be. Regarding the extracts from the works of Mr. Irving, we notice that they are so selected as to give a good idea of his ability in each department of literature attempted. The extracts are excellent reading, and chosen so suitably that you become very well acquainted with their author's style. Mr. Warner's style is easy; he drifts to the successive years of Irving's life in an unaffected and attractive manner. The binding of the book is neat, the type clear, and on good paper.
Among the magazines in the Lawrence city library is one of the most pleasant places to pass an hour that can be found. In the September numbers we notice many good articles, but can speak of but a few. In Harper's Edwin P Whipple has a pleasant essay on "Some Recollections of Emerson." In the Atlantic is an article on "The Evil in Greek Mythology." In the North American Review is an interesting criticism of "Political Assessments." In the Popular Science Monthly is found a long illustrated article on "Animal Self-Defense." In the Century we have a portrait of Mark Twain with
* Washington Irving. American Men of Letters Series. By Charles Dudley Warner. Boston; Houghton, Millin & Co. Price $1.25.
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a descriptive article by W. D. Howells, "The Academic Career of ex-President Woolsey," "The Col. Ben William's Mine," by Joaquin Miller, and "The War in Egypt."
The causes which sent our ancestors to the United States, and in fact their entire history, will teach us very much in our own political economy. The "Story of Our Fathers" has already been given by Macaulay, Froude, and Green, but the philosophy of the search for liberty has just been given us in Lecky's "History of England in the Eighteenth Century," $ ^{*} $ which is a wellwritten, impartial discussion of the period preceding our revolution. For causes back of this, we have this month "The Reign of William Rufus." $ ^{\dagger} $ by Freeman, the noted writer of English htstory. This is the life of a man who was debauched and cruel, whose character bears no redeeming feature. He received the name Rufus from his red face. During his reign in the eleventh century feudalism became firmly established and the first crusade begun.
MISCELLANY.
COLLEGE NOTES.
Ten thousand dollars have been appropriated by the Legislature of Wisconsin, for the improvement of the State University buildings. The main building is to be renovated and a part of the south dormitory turned into an agricultural college.—Ex.
Amherst is a progressive college. Valedictories and salutatories have been abolished. The old-fashioned marking system has been abolished. The students to a great degree govern themselves. They elect ten undergraduates to try and sentence offenders against college laws. All works well.—Ex.
Columbia College has 1,494 students, the largest number in any American college. The trustees of Columbia have made some radical changes in the marking system. A grade of sixty per cent. is necessary for a Junior to pass in any department, and the average mark for Sophomores has been raised from thirty-three and a third to fifty per cent. Such is the tendency of all progressive American colleges. The change brought about disastrous results, a great portion of the Soph Class being unable to pass.
The Cincinnati Wesleyan Female College was sold at sheriff's sale, on the 24th, for a debt of $75,000, its appraised value was $117,000. Rev. Dr. J. M. Walker, being designated by the trustees, bought it for $78,632.34. It will be reopened during this month with Rev. Dr. W. K. Brown and wife as president andt vice-presiden, a subscription of $60,000 having been raised. The wife of ex-President Hayes is a graduate of this institution.
We see an article going the rounds of the educational papers entitled "College and School Boards." This is timely. It has long been the opinion of our most talented, thorough, and practical students that board is altogether too high, especially when the theater season comes around and dances are on the tapis. Articles
which will put boarding mistresses in the same mind will be warmly received and appreciated by the students.
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.
Leptoptila fulviventris and Formicarius pallidus are the names of two new species of Yucatan birds, the only representatives of which are in the museum of the University of Kansas. Prof. Snow purchased for the University a full series of the birds found in Yucatan by Prof. G. F. Gaumer. Mr. Geo. N. Lawrence, to whom a part of the collection was sent for determination, says: "Besides the species above described, of which there is but one example of each, it contains many others of much interest." One of these little known and interesting birds bears the name Chaetura Gaumeri.
At Montreal, August 28, the American Association for the Advancement of Science passed a resolution in reference to a memorial to the late Chas. Darwin, recommending contributions from American scientists, to be sent to Alexander Agassiz.
Mention was recently made in the Science and Art column of the Bartholdi statue of "Liberty," to be presented by the French government to America as a token of international good-will. The colossus is now in process of construction in Paris, and the other day Bartholdi, according to the Boston Transcript, invited twenty of his literary and artistic comrades to breakfast with him inside the thigh of the statue, which so far is built only up to the waist. "The little banquet was most successful in every way; the guests walked in by the right foot of the statue, and one of them laid himself down most comfortably inside one of the toes; ladders conveyed them all the way up the calf and finally deposited them where a temporary platform had been constructed and the festive board had been laid. They hope, when the statue has been entirely put together at some future day, to enjoy a lively dinner inside the head."—Ex.
Mr. Albert S. Gatschett, in a study of the Indian languages of the Pacific States and Territories, and of the Pueblos of New Mexico, disputes the affinities which are supposed by many to exist between the Aztecs and Pueblos. The oldest and most important characteristics of race and language, he alleges, are far from being common to both races, and even secondary and more recent characteristics, as implements, manners, customs, laws, government, religions, worshipp, and traditions, have not been shown to be identical in them.
Mt. Etna has been in a half-active condition ever since the great eruption of 1879.
We hear much of the great Sutro Tunnel, and perhaps it will be necessary to say, by way of explanation to some, that it is a huge tunnel that has been run under the the mountains to tap the famous Comstock Mines of Virginia City, Nevada, and afford a sluice way and escape for the floods of hot water with which the deep lower levels of these mines are deluged. The temperature of the water is 195 degrees, and twelve million tons, or three million gallons, are carried through the tunnel every twenty-four hours. The tunnel is four miles long, and the water is conducted through it by means of a closep pine flume, thus confining the immense masses of vapor that would arise from so vast a body of water. When the water leaves the tunnel it has lost but seven
*A History of England in the Eighteenth Century by W. E. H. Lecky. Four volumes. New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1882.
+ The Reign of Wm. Rufus and the Accession of Henry the First. Two volumes. Oxford: The Clarendon Press, 1882.
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degrees of heat and is used for mechanical purposes by the tunnel company, after use being conducted through a second waterway tunnel 1,100 feet long, and thence flowing a distance of one mile and a half and emptying into the Carson river. The useful qualities of this vast stream of hot water are great, and have been recognized by the dwellers along its course. In one instance dams have been built, forming pools in which men and boys have the advantage of a hot water bath. It is used also for all the purposes of a laundry, and a tract of a thousand acres belonging to the tunnel company is irrigated by it. In addition there is a plan on foot to lead the water with iron pipes laid under the surface of the earth and passing near the roots of thousands of fruit trees, and also to make it further subservient to man's benefit by supplying artificial heat to hot-houses, in which early fruit and vegetables can thus be brought to maturity.—Ex.
EXCHANGE.
With this issue the Courier again makes its appearance before the college world. Begotten of worthy purposes we can but hope that success will crown its endeavors, and that it will be perpetuated through all the future, surrounded by true and steadfast friends "even as the mountains are 'round about Jerusalem." We are well aware that no amount of lofty intentions nor flattering hypotheses will supply the place of intellectual calibre in editing a paper. We do not presume to discuss the merits of the present board of editors, well knowing that the columns of any journal soon reveal the ability of those in charge. However, we hope that those upon whom the power of selection depends, have made, and will continue to make, such selections as will reflect credit on the paper and the University. We will not indulge in extravagant boasts as to what our course will be, but we do say that all our powers and energies will be exerted to rank the Courier among the leading college journals of the west, and with our strong and enthusiastic support we have no apprehensions for the future. It will have a character of its own, which can only be established by making it the index of what the students of the University of Kansas think and know, by giving full and free expression to that which tends to promote the interests of the University and students; and further, by making it a record of the events and customs of student life in our institution. We hope that our patrons and exchanges will be so lenient as to defer criticism until the paper has passed through the confusion incident to the organization of a college paper. We trust that before another issue appears, provisions will be made for its complete organization, and that in the meantime those college journals desiring to exchange will act promptly in regard to the matter. It is our intention to make this department one of the most interesting in our journal. At all times it will be devoted to just criticism and worthy mention. To those rulers, of those sanctums, into which the Courier finds its way, we would say, our visit is made with a very imperfect knowledge of both your surrounding and college work. And that is why we are at your door wearing the badge of college journalism. We wish to exchange ideas, to know more of college doings and to do more that is worth your knowing. We come to you
conscious of our own weakness, and trust you will aid us in becoming stronger by allowing us to place your college paper upon our exchange list. Do no hesitate, fearing our permanency, for the Courier, or a paper devoted to the same cause, will remain at Kansas State University as long as there are any who desire to see the general good of all advanced. We entered the arena to stay, and we are going to stay. Again we ask you to handle us with care on account of our age, and to permit your journals to find their way to our exchange table, where they will always be welcome.
SOCIETY NOTES.
THE OREAD LITERARY SOCIETY Motto—Esto perpetua.
Meets every Friday afternoon at 2:30 sharp. Hall on third floor, south wing. First meeting of the coming year will be held Friday, September 15. All are cordially invited. Fannie Pratt, President; Katie L. Ridenour, Secretary.
THE OROPHILIAN LITERARY SOCIETY.
Motto—Eloquentia mundum regit.
Holds regular meetings every Friday afternoon, in their hall on third floor, north wing. A good programme will be prepared for September 15. Everybody welcome at all times. Anna Murphy, Speaker; Lillian Bell, Secretary.
THE NORMAL SOCIETY.
Meets in regular session every Wednesday afternoon in Normal room, on first floor. First meeting September 13. Doors open to all.C. Cowdrick, President; Chloe Haworth, Secretary.
GERMAN SOCIETY.
Holds regular meetings once a week. Organized for the purpose of aiding in the study of German. All exercises, such as readings, declamations, orations, essays and debates, rendered in German. Pearly Bennett, President; Cyrus Crane, Secretary.
FRATERNITY NOTES.
Zeta Psi has a chapter at the University of Toronto.
Phi Kappa Sigma has just issued a handsome catalogue.
Phi Delta Theta is said to have entered Denison University.
All fraternity chapters in North Carolina and Alabama are sub rosa.
Phi Delta Phi establishes exclusively in law schools. Theta Xi in scientific ones.
The Betas of Indiana have perfected a state organization with headquarters at Indianapolis.
Sigma Chi has recently established a chapter at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, Mass.
Alpha Delta Phi and the Elecetic, of which Dr. Cummings is a member, are both building chapter houses at Wesleyan.
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The Alpha Gamma Chapter at Washington and Jefferson College has become the Pennsylvania Alpha Pi of Alpha Tau Omega.
In fourteen representative eastern colleges, with twenty-five hundred students, the fraternity men exceed the non-fraternity men by over five hundred.
The Star and Crescent, the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity journal, offers a prize of fifty dollars for the best historical essay on the "Rise, Progress and Influence of American College Fraternities.' Competition open to all Alpha Delta Phis in classes '81 to '85 inclusive.
The Kappa Kappa Gamma and Delta Gamma Fraternity have been squelched at Madison University, Wis., by the authorities as having a pernicious influence among the young ladies.—Ex.
The annual convention of Phi Gamma Delta will be held in Columbus, Ohio, on the 6th, 7th and 8th days of the present month. This fraternity entered an additional number of good colleges during the past year, and continues in a most flattering condition.
Dr. John Clark Redpath was tendered a banquet by Pi Deuteron Chapter in the Eldridge House parlor on the evening of his address before the literary societies in June. The Deltas here took advantage of the occasion to have a reunion of all Kansas brothers. Representatives were present from nine chapters. Dr. Ridpath delivered a lengthy address on the history and progress of the Delta Fraternity, ending by reading an original poem. Col. Eldridge pronounced the banquet the finest ever set in the city. Phi Gamma Delta enters Kansas University this fall with increased strength.
The tri-annual convention of the G. A. C. of Phi Kappa Psi will be held at Pittsburg, Pa., February 21st, 22d and 23d, 1883.
The forty-fourth convention of Beta Theta Pi was held at Cincinnati the last three days of August. Her Alpha Nu Chapter at Kansas State University will begin the year stronger in members than it did in '81.
Alpha Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi will loose several of its best members the coming year. Some go to eastern schools, while others engage in business.
It is rumored that Kappa Kappa Gamma has entered our institution. If so, it will occupy a prominent position in the fraternity world, as the young ladies, supposed to belong to it, are of the first rank.
MONKEYETEMS.
"Omptie Domptie pendait an mur,
Omptie Domptie tomba si dur,
Ni tous les hommes ni les chevaus an roi,
Mettront Omptie-Domptie comme autrexois."
[Memoirs des Dangean.
Professor (in Logic)—"What would you say of the argument represented by a cat chasing her tail?" Student—"She is feline her way to a categorical conclusion."—Chronicle.
An exchange says: "The last census embraces several millions of women." Oh, that we were the census! —Ex.
A Cornell man was recently injured by an accidental discharge of his duties.
Rumors come to us of a student who, when a little off went to the express office and after asking if that was the express and receiving a reply in the affirmative, said: "Well I would like to have you express my feelings."
Prof.—"Among these may be mentioned the wood, the stone and the iron age. Student (of an anxious inquiring turn of mind,)—"What is our age?" Prof.— "To judge by the class, one would say the age of brass." Niagara Index.
Jan. 25.—Timpkins, with whom I had a row, last term, was very affectionate to-day. Put his arm through mine and gave me the Latin translation. Real manly of him. Don't understand it.
Jan. 26.—Timpkins continues his affection. Prompted me in mathematics. Said he thought my drawing fine. Can't make it all out.
Jan. 27.—Timpkins' friendship does not cool. Also noticed his chum, Stubbins, was very civil. Called Stubbins a blockhead last week. Can't see why he came round so soon.
Jan. 28.—Timpkins treated to pie—So did Stubbins.
Jan. 29. Class election. Timpkins ran for President Stubbins for Vice-President Didn't vote for either.
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To the Students of the University I would say. do not forget that Hume's is the place to buy your Fine Shoes, Rubbers, etc. A large stock to select from and at bottom figures. Remember the place, 125 Massachusetts Street.
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VOL. I.
No.2.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, SEPT. 22, 1882.
University of Kansas.
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FACULTY.
JAMES MARVIN, A. M., D. D., President,
Logic, and Mental and Moral Philosophy.
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Natural History.
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DAVID H. ROBINSON, A. M.,
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EPHRAIM MILLER, A. M.,
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JAMES H. CANFIELD, A. M.,
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J. W. GLEED, A. M.,
Greek Language and
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FRANK O. MARVIN, A. M., Civil Engineering and Drawing.
HERBERT S. S. SMITH, C. E., Physics, Astronomy.
P. J. WILLIAMS, A. M., D. D., Dean of Normal Department.
LEVERETT W. SPRING, A. B., English Literature, Rhetoric and Belles Lettres.
WILLIAM H. CARRUTH, A. B., German and French Languages and Literature.
C. B. CAMPBELL,, Instructor in German, French and English.
R. L. TAYLOR,
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RICHARD A. LEHMAN,
Instructor in Music.
J. W. GREEN,
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VOL. I.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, SEPT. 22, 1882.
No.2.
University Courier.
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EDITORIAL.
The time is again at hand when, we presume, in accordance with the usual custom, the collegiate students will begin to appear upon the rostrum. Original orations are usually required of the Seniors and Juniors, while the Sophomores and Freshmen need only render declamations. There was considerable complaint last year because more time was not allowed in which to prepare and render the orations. No doubt two or three weeks are sufficient for the writing and memorizing of an oration, but we think the orator should not only be permitted, but required, to write a speech that will occupy more than five or six minutes in its delivery. To be sure, brevity is often a good thing, and when we were required to "cut down" our productions until they contained fewer words by half than when first submitted to the Professor of Elocution, no doubt we were benefitted in learning to clothe our thoughts in as few words as possible. But while conciseness is not to be ignored,
it cannot be denied that six minutes is too short a time in which to treat any important subject in an intelligent and comprehensive manner. It seems to be the sentiment of a goodly number that the speaker should have the privilege of occupying at least ten minutes in rendering his production. No one is ignorant of the fact that the devotional exercises and incidental matters that need attention consume so much time, that if the oration be very long it will encroach upon the regular recitation hours. Probably the only way of obviating this difficulty would be to convene chapel at an earlier hour than a quarter to nine. We are not of the number of those who think that the Faculty our worst enemies, that they are continually working against the best interests of the students, and, we may be in error, in thinking it would be better if more time were given to original productions. We believe, however, that the error, if it be such, is shared by a large number of our best students.
THE COURIER is not a political paper, and consequently it is neither supporting Gov. St. John, Judge Glick, nor ex-Gov. Robinson. We presume all these men have good qualities, and also, in common with the rest of mankind, some failings. But fearing that we may drift into politics we will not discuss the merits of these gentlemen further. There is one question, however, that belongs to no party, and yet it addresses itself to Republicans, to Democrats, to Greenbackers, to all men. Yes, every individual who has seen the evil effects of strong drink, the lives that have been ruined, the hearts that have been broken, the hopes that have been destroyed by this monster, cannot fail to have some interest in temperance. Our business, during the past vacation, has called us to different parts of the state, and and hence we have had quite a good opportunity to observe the workings of the prohibitory amendment. It is needless to state that liquor is sold openly in our larger cities. This fact is patent to everybody. No one will deny the statement. Bnt while in Leavenworth, Atchison, Topeka and Lawrence, whisky is free as water, in many of the smaller towns prohibition prohibits to a great extent, if not entirely. Although liquor is not sold openly in the average sized Kansas town, a good deal is dealt out on the sly. One day, when sitting for the space of an hour in a hotel located in a certain county seat not two hundred miles from here, we observed at least a dozen men enter the room at different times, go through a door into a hall-way, thence pass into a back room, from which they emerged in a short time, wiping some sort of liquid from their lips. But in spite of the fact that liquors are still disposed of both openly and secretly, the amendment has been productive of great good. It has closed the saloons in
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hundreds of cities and towns, and has, we think, diminished the sale of intoxicants even in our largest cities. The prohibitory law is gradually being enforced and, with perhaps a few modifications by the next Legislature, in the course of time it will be observed to the letter. It cannot be other than gratifying to behold the great advancement that temperance is making all over the land. The battle has been fought and won in Maine, Kansas and Iowa. Other states will soon fall into line, and before many years shall have passed, our country will be "the iand of the free" in more than the ordinary sense.
THERE seems to be an unusually large number of distracting influences that are brought to bear upon our students this fall. The fair at Topeka, which was especially attractive on account of the re-union and the presence of Senator Blaine, enticed quite a number of them away from town. There was also the mammoth concern of Forepaugh. Then came the Bismarck Fair simultaneously with the entertainment at the Opera, making it possible for those so inclined to while away their time at Bismarck during the day and spend their evenings in attendance upon theatrical performances. There was considerable eagerness on the part of theater-goers to try the new opera house which Mr. Bowersock has fitted up during the summer. Just how much time a student should devote to fairs, shows, theaters and the like is an important question. No doubt much can be learned at the places mentioned, and hence, time spent there is not utterly lost. But while some knowledge is acquired, is it not probable that much more of value could be learned by a strict attention to our University studies? Probably our professors would answer the question in the affirmative, and this view is doubtless correct. A person should not be a recluse. And yet it is safe to say that one attending school should first prepare his lessons and then if he has spare time, he may devote it to amusement. Those who have tried it know that when this rule is reversed everything seems to be completely out of joint. That it is impossible for any one to accomplish anything in the line of study, and at the same time attend every entertainment that comes along needs no proof. Hard study and a good deal of it, which means much self-denial, is the surest road to knowledge.
We wish again to remind our patrons that the Courier is published in the interests of the students. It was stated in our first issue that an earnest endeavor would be made to frame the constitution so that no one faction could ever control and monopolize the paper. That the statement was not mere verbosity will appear from the constitution which is published in another part of this number. Non-secret society students will observe that they can own half of the number of shares of stock and can elect one-half of the journal staff from their ranks. This being the case, they surely cannot complain that they have not a due representation. In drafting the constitution it was thought best to consider
the secret societies a unit, and the balance of the students a unit. Proceeding on this plan, no one secret society has so much power nor so good a representation as the outsiders. Their combined power, however, is the same. In arranging the editors for secret societies, it was considered best to give the two having the greatest amount of stock two editors each. Those holding a less amount may have a greater, equal, or less representation. The control of three shares, however, entitles any secret society to at least one editor or business manager. Normal students will notice that they are to have a portion of the paper, and an editor from their ranks. This is not specially for the "Normal Society" but for the Normal Department of the University. If any party thinks it has not a fair representation, we can only say that it was extremely difficult, if not impossible, to frame the constitution so that perfect equality should be had by all parties. It seems to us, however, that no one can find any serious fault with the constitution as it now reads.
LITERARY.
COMPANIONSHIP.
Keep your life near other lives; Some indeed may ask to be Like a lonely mountain peak, Arising from a silent sea.
Though each nature fine and true Has an inner life—its own. All the more does this require That your life stand not alone.
Be near enough to hear the throbs Of the great heart of Humanity. That your own may rise and fall In responsive sympathy.
If the fullness of its strength You would have your life attain, God and man and self—these three Are the trinity to reign.
Atchison, Kas.
IDA A. AHLBORN.
THE FUTURE AND THE PRESENT.
When Longfellow wrote that "Life is real, life is earnest, and the grave is not its goal," did he propose to strike a blow at existing superstition? Did he intend to convey the idea than man ought to live in the present? A man has more inducements that bind him to the presthan that lead him to speculate as to the future. Man was created in society, and when he separates himself from society his situation is abnormal. But we cannot live in society without partaking of the joy and happiness and contentment that flows around us. We know no more of the essence of our existance than we do of the essence of matter. We know that we were born into the world, that we live a certain length of time, and die, sinking into everlasting forgetfulness. Like the rain drop that starts from nothing, passes through the air and drops into the boundless ocean among myriads of other drops. We know not from whence we came nor whither we go. Of those who have departed from this world not one has returned to tell his fellow
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men where he has been, what his soul was, or where it dwelt before it quit this earthly clay. The child and the philosopher each attempts a solution and both arrive at the same conclusion. If any one rudely attempts to raise the sacred veil of Isis and penetrate the unknown he is smitten with spiritual paralysis. He sees nothing, he hears nothing, he learns nothing, why tamper with the unknowable?
Men of all ages and climes have sought to solve futurity, and have failed. The future life of the Arab appeals to all emotions and passions of man. He would have it an eternity of pleasure, a sultans seraglio. Milton's paradise was pictured after the most approved Puritan idea. What is the idea of the future to us today? Does it not arouse dreams of unexampled enjoyments? Does it not appeal to the most selfish side of our natures? Live "a constant ascetic course of the severest abstinence and devotion" and you will receive a reward that will eclipse any pleasure that you can conceive of on earth. Cannot any of us in a kind of ecstasy of feeling, enchanted by some sensuous dream, create a heaven in our imaginations that would compare with the dream of John? What is it but false and fleeting speculation? To-morrow the dream of to-day will be past. The good health of to-day may be supplanted by melancholy to-morrow, and again the mind will draw a picture of hell, where hissing, scorching scenes would rival the dream of Dante. One may see it in a dream speeding past him like a flash of light. Words can give no satisfactory representation of the intensity of the dream. And what does it amount to? Has his dreams added one jot to human knowledge? Have they even satisfied his emotions?
In our weakness we try to raise ourselves to some higher standard, and in order to attract the minds of men we dress our vision in gorgeous hues. Man would create a soul with all the senses that it might enjoy itself in this future state. But alas! with all our speculation, the thought insinuates itself into our mind—we die and are forgotten. How many men of the millions and millions that have lived still live in our memories? Vanity makes us hate to die and leave all the pleasure of life behind us, and therefore we solace ourselves with the thought that when we die pleasures will continue, only they will be of a higher and intenser character. What a false and foolish dream. What a selfish, narrow-minded delusien. Cannot the dignity of men be preserved in this life? We are not on earth to prepare for eternity, such a doctrine is false and pernicious. If that be necessary let us recall the monasteries, and nunneries, and cloisters, let us return to the dark ages when men dared not disobey their consciences and judgments by bringing into life an offspring that would live in nought but woe and misery; let us establish hermitages, for there only can man hope to approach perfection.
So long as society exists so long will it be productive of happiness and contentment, wisdom and virtue. To destroy the happiness derived from the present is but to undermine society and restore chaos. In the dark ages when men dwelt more on future life than at any other time in the world's existence, the present was undesirable, it meant nothing but slavery and serfdom. But now that society has advanced and the pleasures which it creates are more plenty, why parade the past before us? There is pleasure for us in this life why should we not enjoy it to the fullest extent?
A FRIEND IN DISGUISE.
The true relations that exist between the professors and students are rarely understood and appreciated until many years have separated men from college life and influences. A great many students regard the professor as an unapproachable being whose sphere of action is so far above them that they are unable to span the intervening space. They look upon him as an instrument through which they must secure a certain amount of Latin, Greek and Mathematics. The thought that this being has soul and sympathy never enters their minds; that he has any particular interest in the student is absurd; that he would care to descend from the lofty seat in which he has been unwillingly placed, and mingle with the young ideas, is improbable. Our professors, for we are privileged to observe them more intimately than any others, feel that they are regarded as persons clothed in dark, deep and impenetrable mysteries; that they spend their time philosophyzing on hidden secrets and that to be disturbed is positive sacrilege. The student rarely dares to venture an opinion for fear of being overwhelmed and discomfited with learned logic and profound arguments.
But could the student once discover the pure stream of true sympathy and interest that flows through the hearts of many of our professors, he would never cease to reproach himself for the unjust standard he has placed upon them. Half the mistakes, if not more, that have been made in life are owing to the fact that the student refused to make an advisor of the professor They are not drills for filling the heads with knowledge; they are friends and guides.
Youth is fickle; it is the natural state. When it sees anything attractive, without reasoning or seeking advise, it plunges headlong after it. The chances are that the attraction proves but a shadow. Youth requires the restraining hand of experience and if it attempts to navigate without experience it goes astray. Students may be divided into two classes: those who do not expect to graduate, and those who do. The former have more need of the advice of the professor than the latter, for the latter has more chances of coming into intimate contact with the professor. But even these abuse their advantage and pass through college life ignorant of the true position of their instructors. Those who have but a limited time in which they ought to be contended to seek but the rudiments of knowledge, see a great many studies which they would like to investigate. They forget that there is no such thing as knowledge without thoroughness. They soon discover that they have a very large mouth full, both hands full, and the time to dispose of the load short. The result is mental dyspepsia. The professor who has witnessed hundreds of such cases, would have been glad to volunteer his counsel, but the student is as difficult to approach as he considers the professor to be. If the professor seeks his confidence he is looked upon with suspicion. He feels that he has no right to force his counsel upon the student, and when he is treated indifferently he has no alternative but to withdraw; but he feels that somehow he is amenable for the future life of the young man or young woman.
Of those who have graduated from colleges hundreds have failed,failed because they made a fatal mistake at the start. When it is too late they see that the hurtful effects of that mistake could have been obviated had
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they but consulted with experienced men. The changing of courses from the scientific to the classical, and from that to the modern literature, cannot be too loudly decryed. This way of doing work is pernicious and ruinous. No such thing as thoroughness can be secured in this mode of procedure.
The student does not know these inevitable consequences, but he vainly flatters himself that he knows all about them. He dabbles in a study here and a study there. He is irregular in his work and when the last year rolls around and the time draws near a desire, a longing fills his soul, to graduate. But alas! there are studies to be "made up." This is the bane of the irregular student; but he does not know it. It has an effect analogous to irregular habits; sooner or later the constitution will be prostrated. Every one should treat the instructor as a confidential advisor, and not as one to be suspected of some design. The instructor cares nothing for mere memory work. He wishes to impart the right ideas of life; to set the young idea on the right track. He wants to educate young people to think. The professor is a skilled workman, and if you let him alone he will make of you an ornament fit to fill an important niche in the structure of our commonwealth.
TOPICS.
CAUCUSES.
It is the duty of every man living in the United States to nominate and vote. Every man is a citizen. Each citizen should bear an equal share of the task of restraining men from wrong-doing, or encouraging them to right-doing,—an equal share in the solution of the problem of government. At present there is a very large number of hard-working men whose consciences are alive, who are never at the primary meetings and seldom at the polls. They excuse themselves by saying that their time is so occupied in bread-winning that they cannot afford to attend every meeting, and not attending all, they care not to attend any. They are not entirely wrong. There is a large amount of truth on their side. The politicians have made as many different sets of nominating conventions as possible. There are too many elections. The people are asked to attend the school election; the meetings of the agricultural fair society; the caucuses for township or city officers, for county officers, for district judge, for congressmen, for state senator, for state officers, for national officers; the township election; the general election; and special elections. Neither the farmers nor the best men of the city can find time to attend these four to seven caucuses and four or five elections. It is possible to lessen the number. The meeting of the agricultural society should be on the last day of the fair, for at other times only the city sporting men can attend. One school election and one general election will suffice. To elect delegates to the township or city conventions, to the county convention, to the state, district, or national conventions, but one annual caucus is necessary.
TORNADOES.
Long ago it was written in the book of Job "Out of the south cometh the whirlwind." History tells us that
in all times the inhabitants of the warmer zones have felt these frowns of Jupiter. The remembrance of these storms in Kansas being still vivid, the description of "Tornadoes and Their Causes," in the North American Review, by T. B. Maury, will be eagerly read by our citizens. The term "cyclone,' usually given to these storms, is incorrect. A cyclone is an extended whirlwind with a calm center which is miles in diameter. Our storms are tornadoes, that is, very small cyclones, the funnel never exceeding one-fourth of a mile in diameter. Prof. Maury says: "A violent whirling of the clouds should forewarn western people of impending danger. With extraordinary uniformity, tornadoes have always been known in our hemisphere to travel from west-south-west to east-north-east. A house or town built in a valley running from southeast to northwest, or on the northwestern slope of hills would be considerably sheltered. Level tracts and valleys in the regular course of tornadoes are dangerous situations. Retreat on clear indications of a tornado to cellars or excavations is often the means of saving life." Every Kansan will agree with these statements.
FAIRS.
ALMOST every one, old and young, will attend the fairs. A matter of course, for the fairs are the people's shows. Each one may contribute by his skill and genius to make the fair attractive. Unquestionably fairs do much good in disseminating a knowledge of useful things, and in affording some days of wholesome recreation and friendly intercourse after a busy season of the year. But, as conducted at present, there are some wrong things that should be rooted out. Why must that ever prominent, unprincipled greed of gain cause what might be wholly good to be marred by things dishonest and evil? Why do the managers of our fairs allow gambling and catch-penny affairs to go side by side with the products of honest toil and nature? Last year I saw five men constantly busied at a wheel of fortune, raking in the quarters that ever covered their tables. Can any one go home from such a game as this feeling nobler or better? And, too, those things that contribute most to the comfort and happiness of the people ought to be recognized by the largest premiums and the most prominent places in the advertisements. With this consideration are fast horses of more value than the best exhibit of fruits, of grain and (certain "practical" ones may sneer) of flowers? Let not those men who pretend to be public spirited and educators allow anything of doubtful character to be connected with our fairs without their best efforts in rebuke.
W. C. S.
THE EGYPTIAN WAR.
At present the attention of the civilized world is engrossed by a struggle which, though now comparatively small, may before it is ended become general. The land of the oldest civilization, the home of the Pharaohs has been invaded. England with her characteristic greediness is continually grasping all within her reach. The echoes of her guns had scarcely died away among the mountains and deserts of Afghanistan before their thunders were heard resounding through the valley of the Nile.
It has long been evident that Egypt must come entirely under the control of some foreign nation besides
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Turkey. France has been creeping along the northern hores, while England has gradually obtained control of the Suez canal, and other nations have been looking on with jealous eyes. England sees that the time has come when she must do something decisive or give way to her rivals.
The Fellaheen or native population, which composes about three-fourths of the inhabitants, are a miserable and degraded race. They have long been ground down by the heel of their Turkish masters. Their condition has been somewhat improved by the French, yet they are fanatical in religion, and if aroused may prolong the struggle.
Just what the issue will be, is at present impossible to foretell. If the war is confined to Egypt, England will become master, but we have no assurance that it will be thus confined. The cross having banished the crescent from Egypt, may follow it up the valleys of Turkey and even to the very gates of Constantinople, nor halt till the Moslem sun has set beyond the straits of the Bosphorus.
This would indeed be no great calamity to the true interests of humanity. The Turk has long been regarded in Europe as an intruder. It is only the jealousy of the European powers which permits him to stay.
W. S. W.
NORMAL.
We often wonder why parliamentary law is not taught in all of our graded schools, colleges and universities. A young man spends four or six years preparing for active life, and upon his commencement morn he has a vast deal of knowledge which may or may not be of practical use to him or to the world. His influence in this new life is measured by his ability to lead. This ability he gains by a knowledge of the wants of society, and by a knowledge of the technicalities by which these wants are met. The first is taught in nearly all our schools and colleges, the latter too often is partly or entirely ignored. How often do we meet men who have spent years in storing their minds with wisdom, yet who are every day outwitted by some schemer who gains the popular ear, not because of his fitness to lead, but because he has acquired the technicalities of leadership. For an illustration of the point in view we have to go no further than our school meetings, county conventions, primaries, or in fact any public gathering. Here too often we see the man who is by virtue of his uprightness and mental ability best fitted to direct affairs for the common good, ruthlessly set aside and preceded by one of less ability, but who has the technical knowledge necessary for the organization and control of a public gathering or society. And thus the management and leadership is virtually usurped by the mediocre.
We have from unimpeachable authority the statement that many of our legislators are merely blanks in the assembly at Topeka because of their ignorance of parliamentary rules and usages. And what is true in this state is true in all others. Is it not a mistake that a study of the laws which govern our legislative assemblies and all well organized societies should be left out of the curriculums of our schools, colleges and universities? It has been asserted that here in our University the different societies obviate the necessity for a class in
this study, but is this really the case? But few, even of those most active in the societies, have anything like a thorough knowledge of the subject, while the great mass of our students have but a smattering at most. It seems that a subject of such universal practicability should be recognized, at least by our state institutions, and yet, perhaps, the State Agricultural College is the only state school which gives the study a place in its course, and even there it does not receive the attention to which its importance should entitle it. So long as our republic is governed for the people and by the people, then should those minds which are most developed and which receive a systematic course of instruction be taught not only what we need, but how to secure it. A man may know what to do, but unless he knows how to do his knowledge is vain. Since that which appertains to the leadership of societies and the management of men depends so much upon the technicalities of how to ead and how to govern, why should not we here be given a systematic and thorough course in parliamentary law?
PREAMBLE.
COURIER COMPANY CONSTITUTION.
Recognizing the necessity of a college paper which shall be devoted to the best interests of all the students of the University of Kansas, and which shall represent all parties, we do hereby organize ourselves into a stock company for the purpose of publishing such a journal, and do adopt for our government the following Constitution and By-Laws:
CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I.
SECTION 1. The name of this organization shall be the "COURIER COMPANY." and its motto shall be "Non nobis solum."
SEC. 2. The name of the journal published by this company shall be "UNIVERSITY COURIER."
SEC. 3. The paper shall be published semi-monthly, and its departments shall be as follows: Editorial, with one editor; Topics, with one editor; Literary, with two editors; Scientific, Normal and Exchange, with one editor each; Local, with two editors; Personal, with one editor; Miscellany, with two editors; and Advertisements, with two business managers.
ARTICLE II.
SECTION 1. The capital of this company shall consist of eighty shares of $2.50 each.
SEC.2. No shares shall be held by persons not active member of the University of Kansas, nor shall any person hold more than two shares.
SEC.3. One vote may be cast for each share of stock and there shall be no voting by proxy.
Sec.4. The total number of shares held by persons belonging to college secret societies shall never exceed forty, and but forty shares may be held by non-secret society students.
SEC.5. The two secret societies having the largest amount of stock shall make their number of shares equal upon demand of either, notice of which shall be given to the company.
SEC. 6. Stockholders joining college secret societies shall sell their stock,otherwise it shall revert without compensation to the company,and they shall forfeit any position they may hold.
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Sec. 7. Students who leave the University for a longer period than six months shall sell their stock to active students, otherwise it shall revert to the company at par value.
Sec. 8. All transfers of stock must be reported to the company and be recorded by it in order to be valid.
SEC. 9. Each secret society holding at least three shares of stock shall be represented upon the journal staff. and the two holding the largest amount of stock shall have two, and but two, representatives each. In those departments having two editors one shall be a non-secret society stockholder and one a member of a college secret society. The Normal editor shall be a student of the University Normal Department.
SEC.10. The space of each department shall be apportioned by a committee of one business manager and two editors to be chosen by the journal staff on the day of their election.
ARTICLE III.
SECTION 1. The officers of this company shall be a president, a secretary and a journal staff.
SEC. 2. The president shall preside at all meetings of the company, shall decide points of order, shall call special meetings at the request of the holders of fifteen shares, or whenever a vacancy in office occurs, and shall perform all other customary duties of chairman.
Sec. 3. It shall be the duty of the secretary to record all proceedings of the company; to call the roll; to read the minutes; to read all reports of officers; to receive notice of all transfers of stock, and to record them and all reversions in a book which shall be open for inspection to any student, provided, no transfer shall be recorded which violates any section of this constitution; to give the business managers notice of all reversions; to receive notice of equalization from the secret societies; to decide the validity of all transfers and reversions; and to perform such other duties as the office may require.
Sec. 4. The journal staff shall consist of twelve editors and two business managers.
Sec. 5. Each editor shall have supervision over the department to which he is elected, and shall carefully prepare articles for the same.
SEC. 6. The duties of the business managers shall be to publish the paper; to receive advertisements and subscriptions; to sell shares of stock held by the company, not violating any section of this constitution thereby; to make a written report of all their actions to the secretary on each date of publication; to receive and disburse all moneys necessary thereto; and to perform all other duties of treasurer.
SEC. 7. Six of the editors and one business manager shall be persons not members of college secret societies.
SEC. 8. None but stockholders shall be eligible to office.
ARTICLE IV.
SECTION 1. The officers of this company shall be elected on the second Friday of each college year, and shall take their places immediately after the next date of publication, and shall continue in office one calendar year.
Sec. 2. All vacancies shall be filled by election at a special meeting called for that purpose.
ARTICLE V.
SECTION 1. This company shall have power to adopt and enforce such by-laws as may be in harmony with
this constitution, and any by-law may be amended, suspended, repealed, or rejected by a two-thirds vote of the stockholders present at any meeting.
Sec.2. This constitution may be amended or repealed at any annual meeting by a vote of stockholders present, unless there be dissenting votes from three or more stockholders.
BY-LAWS.
1. The meetings of this company shall be held in the University building.
2. The votes of twenty-five shares shall constitute a quorum.
3. The president shall post notices of all meetings of the company upon the University bulletin board, giving at least two days' notice of the same.
4. The present journal staff shall hold their position until the next annual election, subject, however, to Article II, Section 6.
5. Robert's Rules of Order shall be authority on all points of order not herein specified.
Adopted September 18, 1882.
L. H. LEACH, President.
J. P. JACKE, Secretarv.
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.
Following additions have been made to the University cabinets since our last issue:
A box of very interesting beetles, "with gorgeous wings, 'and' the marks of sovereign sway," from Australia and New Zealand.
Specimens of Iceland spar, from Cherokee county contributed by Prof. Robt. Hay. This is a new mineral to the state of Kansas.
Frank Dixon, taxidermist from Kansas City, is at the University mounting a family of deer, collected by the recent scientific expedition to New Mexico. This New Mexican family will occupy one of the new cabinets in the north end of the Natural History room on the third floor.
Some fine specimens of silver ore from the Forest Queen Mine, Colorado. Also some good ore from the "Old Boss Mine," Gallinas(ga-e-nas)canon, New Mexico.
Among other animals which the scientific expedition captured in New Mexico are two fine tufted eared squirrels and one peculiar rat with large eyes and ears and a bushy tail, much resembling that of a grey squirrel. The natives call it the trade rat, from the habit the animal has of always leaving a chip, stick or something in the place of things removed. I observed a case where a rat in a single night removed a half bushel of potatoes to a wood-pile three or four rods distant from the house, leaving the potato box half full of chips and sticks.
The other day Prof. Snow received a bottle from Cherokee county containing some larvae of the fly kind said to have come out of the nose of Mr. Milt Carter. The worms are about half an inch long and a line and a half in diameter. Thus far over sixty of these frightful creatures have made their way out of the proboseis. The man experiences much pain and thought for a time that a violent gathering was forming in his head. Prof. Snow thinks that the eggs from which the worms were hatched were deposited in the nose while the man was asleep. Moral: Don't sleep in the day time.
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The Anatomy Class is now in full blast. Seven students are enthusiastically and busily finding out the mysteries of catology.
Citizens who are disturbed from their sweet slumbers by sonorous and heart-touching canine and feline music, or are in any way whatever troubled by dogs and cats either on account of their age, number or good-for-nothingness, should remember that they can find a ready market for the animals in the Natural History rooms of the University.
LOCALS.
Pictures and picture frames at Bates & Field's.
The first session opened with a dog fight.
"Wallenstein's Tod" has been substituted for Faust in the Sophomore year.
Red-line poets at Bates & Field's.
When anybody asks you to "take stock," remember the case of poor Benedict.
"Warren Perry, allow me to introduce to you Warren Berry. Warren Berry, Warren Perry."
Scratch books of all descriptions at Bates & Field's.
The chapel choir started in with a very faint support.
Our students are receiving special recognition everywhere. Several of the Sabbath Schools of the city have organized special classes for students.
Handsome gift books at Bates & Field's.
A large number of K. S. U. representatives went up to the Topeka fair last week.
"Non Nobis Solum" is the most popular new student who has entered the University this fall.
University books and supplies can be found at the Bates & Field book store, and are sold to students at a discount from publishers' and manufacturers' prices.
Student, hesitatingly—“I—I—don't know.”
Students' supplies, all prices, all kinds, at Bates & Field's.
The Normal Society will hereafter hold their meetings on Friday afternoon at the same hour as the other societies, thus taking an independent position as one of the societies of the U. of K.
MENTAL Science Class, third hour. Professor—"How are emotions of the mind divided?"
Student—"Into simple and compound."
Professor—"Is, then, the emotion of love simple or compound?"
Bates & Field would respectfully call the attention of lady students to the fact that they have added another department to their business, and now run a full and varied line of artist's materials.
Mary Griffith is on the sick list.
Read our constitution.
C. L. Smith rejoined his class last Saturday.
University paper and envelopes at Bates & Field's store.
Jacke is now a "Greek," or rather, he teaches a Greek class.
Prof. E. L. McIlravy, of the Business College, made a most excellent display of plain, practical, business and ornamental penmanship at the State Fair, and had there been premiums awarded he certainly would have received the first, for his specimens were far superior to any others on exhibition. He will exhibit the same work at Bismarck and Kansas City. We are glad to see so much interest taken in the much neglected and most useful art, and can cheerfully recommend the Business College to those desiring a business, English training, phonographic, telegraphic or penmanship courses.
Bates & Field's store is now gaining quite a reputation as a place of resort for artists and art students, owing to their large and complete stock of colors and materials.
Pliny Soper stopped over a couple of days this week.
L. H. Leach has severed his connection with Innes and is again 'one of the 'byes.'"
Old Judge Cigarettes and cigarette tobacco always fresh at the South End Drug Store.
Miss Helen Bay, Normal graduate of '80, is completing the regular Collegiate course. Her sister Ida will not return this year.
It is due to the rising generation that every facility should be offered for obtaining a practical knowledge of some shorter system of writing than the one now in common use. Students of the University especially see the need when they come to take down the many important lectures. In three months practice of one hour each evening in the Business College you can be able to successfully take the speech or lecture from the average speaker.
The average attendance at morning chapel service is much larger than in past years.
Wall brackets and book shelves at Bates & Field's.
Sterling took in the circus this time.
The boys of '85 decidedly object when Prof. Patrick addresses their girls as "dear, dear Miss Sophomore." The ladies say they rather like it.
Straffon is having a big run on those stub cigars. They are only five cents. Try them.
Deane took in the side-show.
W. W. Clawson, a former student of ours, enters Freshman at Baker University. Our best wishes go with him.
Bates & Field have just received an immense line of birthday cards, comprising some of the most artistic productions of Marcus, Ward, Prang, Raphael, Tuck and other well known manufacturers.
There will always be a demand for live, energetic telegraphy operators. The Lawrence Business College offers every facility for the successful study of this useful knowledge, also the keeping of regular telegraphic book.
Picture easels at all prices at Bates & Field's.
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Those perfumeries are elegant at the South End.
Last Monday the stockholders of the COURIER COMPANY met and adopted a constitution, one that is iron-clad so far as preventing "elique" work. The principal features in revolutionizing college politics in the paper are those limiting stock each member may take, dividing stock and editors equally among secret society men and outsiders, prohibiting voting by proxies, and keeping the stock among active students. L. H. Leach was elected president and J. P. Jacke secretary of the company. The editorial board for the coming year will be found on our first page.
Young ladies and gentlemen, if you wish to spend your evenings both profitably and pleasantly, attend the evening school at the Lawrence Business College. Term beginning October 2nd.
The Orophilians elected officers last Friday.
Every text-book used in the University can be purchased at Bates & Field's.
Our society students rejoice at the building of the new opera house in Lawrence. The University furnishes a large portion of the audience which is present at the winter theatricals, and therefore are delighted with the new arrangements. Mr. Bowersock will bring here none but first-class troups, so that we may be assured of getting our money's worth when we pay for an evening's pleasure. The present week's entertainments have been well attended by students, considering their studies. Friday and Saturday nights not being necessary for study, and the operas being the best of the course, we may expect a large attendance of students.
If you wish to become a practical business writer you can do so by attending the Business College either day or night. Evening school begins October 2nd.
Arthur Cornforth, law graduate of '82, is in the city.
Mettner had a fine collection of photographs, mostly of students, on exhibition at the State Fair. With so handsome a list of subjects he ought to take the blue ribbon anywhere.
Stationery and school supplies at the South End Drug Store.
R. W. E. Twitchell, one of the unfortunates in the campaign of 1877, was in town last Friday. He is now practicing law in Kansas City.
The Business College opened with a larger attendance than ever before since its organization, A. D. 1869. Students are flocking in from all parts of this and adjoining states.
The Oread Literary Society held no meeting last Friday.
Cabinet and card photograph frames at Bates & Field's.
Some of the students complain that the professors made up for vacation by giving longer lessons.
When in the course of human events there have been five recitations at the University, the brain of the professor becometh weary thereofm, and he must needs repair to Forepaugh's circus and recreate his intellect by studying (?) the animals and calmly gazing on the graceful postures of the female acrobats.
The Orophilians have regained another of their absent members in the person of Miss Nettie Hubbard.
The following are the class officers for 1882: Senior Class, Chancellor Marvin; Junior Class, Prof. Miller; Sophomore Class, Prof. Patrick; Freshman Class, Prof. Canfield.
I have a large assortment of toilet soap on hand and my prices are exceedingly low. Please give me a call.
C. W. STRAFFON, Prop., South End Drug Store.
Charley Scott, 81, spent the fore part of the week in Lawrence.
Have you seen Jack's new hat?
The I. C.'s initiated the first member of the year, the Deltas coming immediately after with three new "diamond" men, and the Phi Psis next with another Greek.
The collegiate week commences on Monday instead of Wednesday as heretofore.
The students who have been lamenting that none of our faculty had risen to political eminence, as has Anderson, of the Agricultural College, Angell, of Ann Arbor, or Garfield, of Hiram, may now be comforted. Hon. Jas. W. Green, our law dean, has been made United States Congressman, or in other words, has been nominated for that position on the Democratic ticket.
Bent Moore, who was obliged to leave the University year before last to attend to his sheep interests (?) in Colorado, has returned.
The following students listened to James G. Blaine at Topeka last week: W. C. Spangler, O. D. Walker, W. J. Morse, J. P. Jacke, T. H. Rockwell, Percy Russell, Glen Miller, Fred Stocks, Victor Linley, W. Y. Morgan, G. J. Haygis, E. F. Caldwell, Harry Riggs, J. E. Curry, Robt. Ball, Richard Horton, E. C. Little, E. E. Ritchie, Miss Love, Miss Keist, Miss Bell, Miss Browne, and Miss Thomas. Several of the Preps had intended going but were prevented by the show here on that day.
The report that the Professor of Chemistry omitted Friday's lesson so as to attend the circus, is entirely false.
Mrs. A. Lehman made a visit among Atchison friends, returning last Friday in company with her sister, Miss Brown.
We are sorry to see the cruel practices that are arising among our older representatives, especially the harsh treatment of small town boys. Last Friday on the way to Topeka a number of Seniors attacked and hazed George Barker and master H. B. Asher, the Sheriff. It is also rumored that W. Y. Morgan took a hand in this dasterly outrage. The faculty should attend to this matter at once.
Who will say the Courier is not "booming?" Show us another paper that has been obliged to enlarge onefourth after the first issue, and which found hard work to furnish space for advertisers.
W. M. Watts, the hero of last year's chemistry, is coining money with his camera. Besides, he gets to look through the glass at all the pretty country lasses don't you see?
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Miss Lizzie Wilder, '82, has accepted a position as assistant in the Wyandotte public schools.
L. L. Dyche, ye scientific editor, took the first premium of forty dollars at the Topeka fair, last week upon his entomological collection. The good fruits of the COURIER are already being seen. Next.
The following we clip from the Chase County Leader of August 1st, but do not believe it can possibly be true: "C.C.Dart is visiting at Dr.Pugh's.
Much dissatisfaction is experienced by the boys, at not being able to secure lock boxes at the post office. We learn this "long felt want" will be supplied as early as practicable.
Surely the value of a live paper in K. S. U. is felt by business men as well as by students. "Famous" has taken a full page ad. for one year, and the Business College has just been supplied for a like space and time. Bring 'em on and we will satisfy you, if we have to enlarge to fifty pages.
Our "personal" editor, Clara Gillam, is in Wanda, Ill., but will return in the course of a week or two.
W. W. Douglas is again among his classmates.
Scott Hopkins made his periodical visit to the boys last Saturday.
The residence of Prof. Gleed was burglarized between the hours of eight and ten last Friday evening, but little booty was secured. It was probably the work of show straglers.
The Nation says: "In America but one man in a thousand changes his shirt more than once a week." Bless you, that's nothing. From the fragrance in chapel each morning we are willing to vouch that some students don't change their hosiery more than once in six months.
J. D. Riggs, a student of '80 and now foreman of the Southwest Barb Wire factory, has invented a new barb which promises to yield valuable returns. Probably he got his idea from the "barbs" of K. S. U.
A problem with which many of the boys are now troubled is, "why don't a man get as hungry on Sundays as any other day?' In other words, "why do the boarding house mistresses get but two meals on the Sabbath, when they are paid for three?"
As usual with our University athletes they came off victorious in the game of base-ball with the railroad clerks. The tally only stood 22 to 6 for our fellows. They hadn't had much practice, you know, or the clerks wouldn't have made any tallies.
A. S. Riffle went home last week on a sick furlough The Senior Class party was postponed from Friday to Saturday night, on account of the circus. (We give the class away for the "cake" joke it played on the Sophs last year.)
Miss Ella Keist, who was prevented by sickness from entering at the beginning, will return next week.
Miss Eddie Ross, formerly of the '83 Class, is down from Leavenworth, visiting her sister, Mrs. Geo. Leis.
Contrary to the "time honored custom" none of the Regents spoke in chapel, nor was one word said about "climbing the hill of science."
The Deltas were the first of the fraternities to capture prizes this fall. These consist of J. L. Mead, of Wichita, Richard Horton, of Lawrence, and Harry E. Smith, of Atchison. The formor is a Sophomore and the latter two Freshmen, having graduated at their respective high schools.
Phi Kappa Psi added another name to its list last Saturday, that of Jas. V. Humphrey, of Junction City. He belongs to the class of '85.
The Courier is backed by one hundred students in the University.
Miss Evaline Gano, who attended in '80 and '81, has returned from Frankfort to finish her course.
E. C. Little and C. C. Dart will graduate this year in both Normal and Collegiate.
Last year's "Hungry Club" has revised its constitution, taken in a new set of members, enlarged its regular bills of fare and reorganized under the euphonious title of the "Collegiate Dining Association."
With sorrow and pleasure our students will learn of the change about to be made in the Greek Department; sorrow at loosing Prof. Stephens, who has not only been a favorite as a teacher, but has gained many friends by standing aloof from factions which have arisen in the University; pleasure at regaining Prof. Gleed, whose long personal and professional intercourse with the pupils made him liked by all. Prof. Stephens resigns for one year, in order to take a much needed rest. The Greek course, as every classic scholar well knows, proves a most laborious task for the teacher. Our lady professor by her close attention and study has greatly impaired her health. A year's respite will doubtless prove an effective restorative.
Several of the boys listened to Abbott while at Topeka.
Miss Julia Watson continues this year as assistant in Bethany College.
The elementary class in German is the largest known in the history of our institution.
Six Juniors take Constitutional History as an optional study.
A number of the boys engaged boats and gave their fair ones a fine view of the regatta.
The present number of students taking music lessons is the largest ever known in the history of this institution. There are now between thirty and forty pupils taking this study, making it almost impossible for Prof. Lehman to attend to them all.
Dr. Ridpath, when here last June, donated to the library a fine copy of his latest work, "The Life of Garfield." This volume may be found in the biographical alcove.
J. P. Jacke has been running "sub rosa" during the past three years.
One of our business managers took thirty-four subscriptions in one morning, including five members of the faculty. How is that for the "new departure?"
Prof. Spring left last Monday for Quincy, Ill., to attend a general assembly of the church. Dr. Marvin took charge of his classes during the week.
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Five minutes are allowed students to go to and from their recitations.
The smiling face of Miss Belle Parker was seen in the halls last Wednesday.
Albert Perry, well known among the older set of the University, was around gossiping with the boys during the past week. His recent additions to the chin made him almost unrecognizable.
Wednesday evening, September 27th, will be presented at Bowersock's opera house Mr. Marble's play of the "States Attorney," drawn from real life in a Quaker district in Northern Pennsylvania. The play is full of pathos and humor, blended in such sequence that the interest is heightened in every act, and laughter and tears come and go as the story develops.
John Dillon, whom all know as a commedian of the highest rank, will take the character of "Pilgrim Boggs, the States Attorney."
Mount Oread is a magnet which no old student can resist. Bion Hutchins and Miss Carrie Bowman, both of the Beloit city schools, added to the list of visiting alumni, on Wednesday last.
Miss Katie Ridenour is confined by illness at home in Kansas City.
Miss Ella Casebeer, from Minneapolis, enters Kansas University this year.
Chemistry professor to hesitating student—"Take alcohol, it is simple."
Fair Sophomores translating, "Er ist den Fenster hinaus. He has jumped the fence."
Will Helcher is a bright student from Ottawa county.
Chemistry student—"To the one having the greatest amount of tin, we give an I. C."
And now is the small dog wary of the Medic.
The first class party of the season came off last Saturday evening. In response to an invitation of Miss Mabel Wemple the members of '85 gathered at the residence on the corner of Massachusetts and Quincy streets. On entering the door emblazoned mottoes of greeting on the walls were first to catch the eye. At 11 o'clock the young folks-or old folks we might say, for they are Seniors-repaired to the dining hall, where the class satisfied their inner cravings. Appropriate toasts were made for the occasion. The party broke up at a late hour.
Charley Davidson, of Wichita, an old student, is in the city.
Andrew Reddick, formerly of 82, now in business at Independence, Mo., is in the city.
The general convention of I. C. Sorosis will be held in Burlington, Ia., October 11th, 12th, and 13th of this year. This chapter has not yet chosen its delegate. The Sorosis may feel proud of its representatives in K. S.U.
Mrs. Harry Hill, nee Wentworth, attended the fair on Wednesday.
J. T. Harlow, law student of 782, came up to attend the fair and have fun with the boys this week.
Students should call on J. S. Crew before purchasing their books and stationery.
The opening of Bowersock's opera house with the Fay Templeton Opera Company during this week was a grand success. The company is superior to most traveling troups in many respects.
Miss Mary Hunsicker, of Osage City, has been visiting her sister, Miss Clara, during the past week.
J. S. Crew is the student's friend.
The victim of the first golden dart hurled by the I. C.'s this year was a Lyon. The Sorosis has been most fortunate in its first hunting excursion. Miss Lyon graduated from the Lawrence schools last spring with high honors.
And now the Courier boys want to make Hoadley a Regent.
W. L. P. Burney, an old student, instead of going to Ann Arbor will enter the Junior Class of the Law Department of the K. S. U.
Go to Crew for writing material.
Holiday was well observed by the students, many of whom witnessed the regatta, fair and operas all. A remittance from "Pa" will be next in order.
Devotees of base-ball and foot-ball will be sorry to learn that the plat of ground on South Massachusetts street, used for so many years by the K. S. U. atheletes, has been sold and will be fenced this winter. It is difficult to find in the city a place that can now be used for field sports, and none can be chosen so convenient and suitable.
Young people of the West, if you want a good business education, do not go to Eastern schools, when the Lawrence Business College offers you advantages equal to those of any school of the same kind in our land. Those unable to attend day sessions may profit by going to evening school.
The Orophilians elected the following officers last Friday: Speaker, D. E. Hamilton; Clerk, Anna Murphy; Treasurer, J. D. McLaren; Assistant Treasurer, Hattie Hulick; Chorister, L. M. Powell; Organist, Lilian Bell; Critic, W. S. Whirlow; Reporter, J. D. McLaren; Executive Committee, L. H. Leach, Mary McQuistor, G. M. Walker.
Frank Bell, an old student, is in town visiting and taking in the fair.
C. E. Parker, of '84, started to New York Wednesday to attend Columbia.
During fair week Mrs. Gardner's store was a model of beauty. Aesthetes can feast their eyes upon the tasty arrangement of the new stock which is most tastefully displayed,
Clarence Smith gave the Normals a call last Thursday. Frank Thompson will soon rejoin his class.
A. O. Christian, a Freshman of 80, spent several days of last week in the city.
Al. Conner dropped in the Courier office last Thursday, and left his subscription for the "new departure."
UNIVERSITY COURIER.
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The Seniors are posted for the first rhetoricals.
Seats in chapel were assigned on Friday.
J. D. McLaren received a five years' state certificate yesterday, as the result of his examination during the last days of August. Another laurel for 1885.
The system of the new opera house affords a splendid way for students who wish to attend entertainments to join together and take boxes. In this manner the best positions of the house are secured at no more cost than regular admittance. A club of this kind is being organized for next Saturday evening.
MISCELLANY.
COLLEGE NOTES.
Resolutions were passed a few days ago by the State Teachers' Association of Arkansas, encouraging teachers to make expositions of the written work of their pupils at fairs. The object is to bring as much of this work together as possible, in order that teachers may be able to compare the different methods of teaching throughout the state. It is easy to foresee that the plan will be beneficial to both pupils and teachers. This scheme is, to some extent, practiced in our own state.
The American Archacological Society has opened a school at Athens, Greece, for the study of the classical languages. The aim is to give American graduates an opportunity to pursue the study of the classics much farther than they are in our American colleges. All bachelors of arts are admitted without payment of fees.
MONKEYTEMS.
Although the season is getting late, barefooted heads are still numerous.
The Danbury man thinks that economy can be carried too far, especially in eating a water-melon.
As the season for balls and parties approaches the boys begin to look gal-ant and the girls buoy-ant.
“What shall be my song to-night?” said Miss Tibbs. “We are going to have a musicale, and I thought I would sing 'Within a Mile of Edinboro.'” “Seems to me,” said Jones, “that I would try something that I could get within less than a mile of.”—Boston Transcript.
"I should like to have a coin dated the year of my birth," said a maiden lady of uncertain age to a male acquaintance, "do you think you could get one for me?" "I am afraid not," he replied. "These very old coins are only found in valuable collections."
TO THE PUBLIC
We wish to say, If in Need of Boots and Shoes,
THE
THE FAMILY SHOE STORE!
Carries the largest stock in the city. All goods bought for cash. The assortment in all lines is large Prices Right. Courteous treatment to all.
MASON'S.
WILSON.
MEMORIAL Art Works.
A Large Stock of Finished Work ON HAND
At Lowest Possible Prices. Designs and Prices sent to any address.
W. S. REED, Proprietor.
GO TO BRADLEY & GROSS No.131 Massachusetts Street, For a Clean Shave and "Boss" Hair Cut. Cleanliness and neat work a specialty.
FOR FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES
GO TO
ENDSLEY JONES, Official Provisioner To the Collegiate Dining Clnb.
PAT HAMLIN,
Furnishes Fine Rigs at Students' Prices!
Stable just East of Post Office.
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20 to 25 per cent. saved by buying of Famous. UNIVERSITY COURIER.
MISSES A. & C. MUGLER, Have just received a fine stock of
MILLINERY GOODS, and in a few days will begin to receive their Winter Stock. They solicit the patronage of the students.
Kansas Furnishing Goods AND Hat House
103 Massachusetts St.
The Latest Styles in sll kinds of Hats and Furnishing Goods always on hand and prices low on everything. Call and See.
QUICK TRAIN ROCKFORD WATCH.
ROCKFORD
RAIL ROAD WATCH
ESTEY ORGAN
THE
TRADE MARK
Pat. Feb. 20th 1872.
Square Bag.
Hoadley & Hackman,
The "Boss"
PRINTERS
Frazer Hall Block.
Wiedemann Manufactures Ice Cream from Pure Cream. UNIVERSITY COURIER.
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JOHN HUME. DEALER IN BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS.
To the Students of the University I would say, do not forget that Hume's is the place to buy your Fine Shoes, Rubbers, etc. A large stock to select from and at bottom figures. Remember the place, 125 Massachusetts Street.
B. B. PORTER,
Oysters AND
AND
Confectionery.
ESTERBROOK STEEL PENS ESTERBROOKRCO FALCON PEN
ESTERBROOK&Co
FALCON PEN
Leading Numbers: 14,048,130,333,161. For Sale by all Stationers. THE ESTERBROOK STEEL PEN CO., Works, Camden, N. J. 26 John St., New York.
I have a number of City Lots for sale on monthly payments. Wm. T. SINCLAIR.
G. H. MURDOCK, Watchmaker and Jeweler, Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Optical Goods. Etc. 57 Mass. St., Lawrence, Kan.
J. D. PATTERSON,
Dentist,
Office over Woodward's Drug Store.
CALL ON
SAM PERSHALL ELDRIDGE HOUSE CIGAR STAND. The Famous "De Molay" always on hand.
MEDAL
OF
EXCELLENCE
SCHOOL MEDALS.
Manufacturing Jeweller, 63 Fulton St., N. Y.
Of gold and silver, cheaper than any other firm in the country. Satisfaction in every case. Monograms cut and engraved. Gold Rings made to order. Goods sent to all parts of the country. Send stamp for illustrated pricolist. This medal by mail 20c.
ROBT. W. KIP.
Fulton St., N. Y.
J. H. BOYD,
Manufacturer of
Hand Sewed Boots and Shoes,
159 Massachusetts Street.
SMITH'S NEWS DEPOT,
Eldridge House Block,
Fine Cigars, Stationery, Base-Ball Goods, Etc.
LABOR SAVING!
SELF TEACHINGS !
BOOK-KEEPING.
A new text-book, on an entirely new plan. The explanations, illustrations and systems of references so complete that the pupil can perform the work practically unaided.
At least two-thirds of the labor ordinarily devolving upon the teacher saved, and the pupil taught that most valuable lesson—self reliance.
Much of the work to be performed by the learner has been photo-engraved at great expense from elegant business penmanship, making the pages in all particulars as his should appear and affording the most practical instruction in penmanship.
Part first, containing initiatory sets, examples, explanations and forms of principal and auxiliary books, with more than twenty engraved pages and parts of pages will appear August 1st, and the completed book, containing special forms of book-keeping, will be ready October 1st.
A circular, giving an outline of the work, will be mailed to any address, and proof pages, showing form and method, will be mailed upon receipt of five letter stamps. Address WILLIAMS & ROGRRS.
Rochester Business University, Rochester, N. Y.
FULTON & TRUEBLOODS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND ORATORY, KANSAS CITY MO.
Instruction in elecution, in all of its branches. Special course for professional men and those desiring to fit themselves for teachers of eleucution or public readers. Regular course, one year, from Oct. 10th to June 10th. Partial course eleven weeks including one term. Summer course of five weeks, especially designed for teachers and college students. For circular giving terms etc. Address. FULTON & TRUEBLOOD. Kansas City, Mo.
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For Neckwear go to Famous. UNIVERSITY COURIER.
LOOK HERE!
Every student of the University will be benefited by buying their Ice Cream, Lemonade, Soda,Cigars,Fresh Oysters and Confectionery at
BATMAN & TAYLORS, 167 Mass. St., Lawrence, Kan.
A. WEBER, MERCHANT TAILOR,
Just received the finest lot of Fall Goods in the City. No old goods left. STUDENTS, CALL AND EXAMINE.
TEXT BOOKS
We would respectfully call the attention of Students to our
COMPLETE LINE OF TEXT BOOKS
In All Departments,
At lowest wholesale prices. Also to our complete line of Stationery and Artists' Material.
ALL SOLD AT
Lowest Manufacturers Prices.
J. S. CREW & CO.
MAPS AND CHARTS.
$1,000 can be made in six months, selling Tunison's Maps and Charts. 36-page catalogue free. Address, H. C. Tunison, Jacksonville, Ill., Omaha, Neb., Cincinnati O., 88 Warren St., New York.
W. M. ROWE,
JEWELER,
111 Massachusetts St.
Fine Watch Repairing a Specialty
GEO. WOODS & CO.
JOBBERS AND
RETAILERS OF
DRY GOODS & CARPETS
109 Massachusetts St.
J. HOUSE, The Popular Clothier
Of Lawrence, Kansas,
Takes great pleasure in submitting for your inspection new designs and styles. The latest novelties in Mens', Youths', Boys and Childrens' Clothing for Fall and Winter wear. As leading Clothiers, we shall endeavor to sustain the same good reputation for the future as has been our aim in the past. We offer only first class clothing and pay strict attention to details, guaranteeing perfect satisfaction as to quality, style, workmanship, and perfect fitting garments, at lowest possible prices. We solicit an early inspection of our stock and your patronage.
J. HOUSE.
Silk Handkerchiefs a Specialty at Famous. UNIVERSITY COURIER.
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ABOVE ALL COMPETITORS
THE
LIGHT RUNNING
NEW HOME
ABOVE ALL COMPETITORS
THE
LIGHT RUNNING
NEW HOME
SIMPLE
STRONG
SWIFT
SILENT
SEWING
MACHINE
PERFECT IN EVERY PARTICULAR
HAS MORE IMPROVEMENTS THAN ALL
OTHER SEWING MACHINES COMBINED
NEW HOME
SEWING MACHINE CO.
30 UNION SQUARE, NEW YORK
CHICAGO, ILL.
ORANGE, MASS.
AND ATLANTA, GA.
FOR SALE BY
SIMPLE
STRONG
SWIFT
NEW HOME
SILENT
SIMPLE
STRONG
SWIFT
SILENT
SEWING
MACHINE
SEWING MACHINE
PERFECT IN EVERY PARTICULAR
HAS MORE IMPROVEMENTS THAN ALL
OTHER SEWING MACHINES COMBINED
NEW HOME
SEWING MACHINE CO.
GO UNION SQUARE. NEW YORK
CHICAGO, ILL.
ORANGE, MASS.
AND ATLANTA, GA.
FOR SALE BY
J. J. JARMAIN, 181 Massachusetts St.,
The Official Butcher to the University Dining Club
Is the place to go for all kinds of meats.
W. H. H. WHITNEY, AT THE
Eldridge House Stables
Furnishes Rigs to Students at reasonable prices.
Established 1870.
CONOVER BROTHERS,
Sole Agents, Steinway, Weber, Conover Bros., Lindeman, Fischer,
PIANOS.
Publishers of Music and Music Books. Importers of Musical Merchandise.
613 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO. and No. 10 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Send for Catalogue.
TEACHERS WANTED!
Of every kind, to fill fall, winter and spring engagements now coming to hand.
Graduates and Undergraduates of any school seminary, or college, of little or no experience, or other persons desiring to teach, should not fail to address at once, with stamp, for application form,
NATIONAL TEACHERS' AGENCY.
117 Massachusetts St. CALL AND EXAMINE OUR GOODS.
Cincinnati, Ohio.
N. B.-Situations in the West and South a specialty Good pay to local agents and private correspondents.
Mettner, the Photographer.
BOOTS AND SHOES
THE STUDENTS'POPULAR ARTIST.
79 Massachusetts Street.
W. W. FLUKE, DEALER IN
DEALER IN
127 Massachusetts Street.
PIANOS, ORGANS MUSICAL MERCHANDISE
PATTERSON & MURRAY,
DEALER IN
ELDRIDGE HOUSE BARBER SHOP! 55 Massachusetts Street.
The shop is supplied with easy chairs, clean towels, sharp razors and first-class workmen.
MARK ANTHONY, Proprietor.
Get there Eli!!!
And tell the Students that place to buy anything in the Stationery line is at the
Kansas Paper Store,
N. GAMERON, Proprietor. 123 Massachusetts Street.
STUDENTS!
IF YOU WANT ANYTHING IN THE LINE OF
NECK WEAR, CLOTHING or FURNISHING GOODS, You can do no better than to call upon
PHILLIP WEITZENKORN,
In the Old McCurdy Block, Corner Mass,and Warren Sts.
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20 to 25 per cent. saved by buying of Famous. UNIVERSITY COURIER.
FOR Fashionable and well-made Clothing for men and boys;
FOR the latest novelties in Hats, Caps and Furnishing Goods;
FOR Largest Stocks and Lowest Prices;
FOR An established reputation and Strictly Square Dealing; ALWAYS GO TO
STEINBERG, THE KING CLOTHIER,
87 Massachusetts St.,
NEW GOODS
LAWRENCE, KANSAS.
NEW AND ELEGANT FALL STYLES ARE NOW ARRIVING FROM NEW YORK AT
MRS. GARDNER & CO'S.
MOAK BROS.,
TEMPERANCE
BILLIARD PARLORS,
66 Massachusetts Street.
SPENCERIAN
SPECIALTIES
SPENCERIAN
SPECIA LITIES
STEEL PENS AND INK
Samples of the leading styles of Pens, specially adapted for College and Commercial use, sent on receipt of three-cent stamp, with circulars of all the specialties.
IVISON, BLAKEMAN, TAYLOR & CO.,
753 & 755 Broadway, New York.
M. H. SWIFT, Jr.,
No.57 Massachusetts St.
ALL NEW GOODS. LOWEST PRICES
NOVELTIES IN
Neck Wear, Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs, Hosiery, Gloves, Collars, Cuffs, and Suspenders.
Do Not Forget the Place: NEXT DOOR TO ELDRIDGE HOUSE.