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VOL.I.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, DECEMBER 6, 1882.
No.7.
University of Kansas.
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No. 7.
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EDITORIAL.
It is said that in some of the colleges of the Old World instruction is given almost entirely in the form of lectures. The student is not required to study a subject beforehand, but need only be present at the lectures that pertain to questions in which he is interested. This may be a good method for those who have previously received the discipline obtained in an ordinary college, but that the lecture system of teaching is adapted to pupils in the Universities of this country is very doubtful. It is not productive of the best results, and the most that can be said in favor of it is that any new discoveries, made subsequent to the publication of the text book, can be presented to the student. This we grant may necessitate a lecture or two, but that the text book should be wholly discarded is, to say the least, unnecessary. It is strange that among the scores of books which have been written upon almost every subject, it is impossible for some instructors to find one that is suited to the wants of those whom they teach. The more so, since those books are written by men of ability—men who, as a rule, know whereof they speak. Any of these volumes contains the principal and main facts concerning the subjects of which they treat. Why then is it that these works are discarded? It is because they are too long or two short, or because of some other fancied reason, or it may be, as some think, because of
a desire to keep up the "tone" of an institution by "lecturing." None of these reasons have a hair's weight in favor of the lecture system. Now, what are the facts in relation to this method? Is anything gained by its use? Probably a majority of those who have received instruction both ways—by lecture and by text book—would answer, no. Students, armed with scratch book and pencil, take their places in the class room and the professor begins to "lecture." Pages are immediately covered with hieroglyphics unsurpassed by any of which John Chinaman ever dreamed. With frequent repetition by the professor, the day's lecture is at an end, and the student takes his way to his lodgings and spends from one to three hours in indeavoring to translate his scrawls into English. Ten chances to one, he has missed noting down some of the important points, so even if he succeeds in making out what he has taken down, on the following day, when called on to recite, he is asked questions relating to something of which he has practically never heard, and yet he is held responsible for the whole of the previous day's lecture. In this method a good part of the hour, which should be wholly devoted to recitation, is consumed in the delivery of the lecture, so that but little time is given the pupils for recitation. It is doubtless true that they have all the time that they wish, for they are not, as a general thing, extremely desirous of reciting at all. But is it not very probable, yes, morally certain that a person by carefully studying a good text book for two hours will learn twice as much as if he should spend a half hour in scribbling down a lecture, and then spend an hour and a half or two hours in trying to make out and learn what he has attempted to write down? The student, who masters a book, is likely to keep it for reference, and thus he is enabled to refresh his memory by merely turning to the page containing the topic in hand. This is done with readiness, since the owner knows just where each subject is discussed. Not so, however, with his lecture notes. The chances are that they will be destroyed or lost before a year or even a month has passed away, so any reference to them is entirely out of the question. So, although the lecture method has the advantage of presenting the latest facts on any question, it is nevertheless true that the new discoveries, not contained in the book, can be put into one lecture less than thirty minutes in length. So, if this is the only advantage gained by the method in question, there is no reason why the text book might not be used almost the whole of the time. It is perhaps difficult to determine the very best method of instructing a class, and what is adapted to one body of students may not be at all suitable for another. There can be little doubt, however, that, when it is possible to obtain suitable text books, they should be used in preference to the lecture method.
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In laying down the courses of study in our universities, it is probable that great care was taken to decide what studies it was best to include and what to leave out. This being true, it is perhaps presumptuous to say that those plans of study should be changed in any way whatever. To the average graduate, however, it must appear that, during the four years of his college course, he has spent a good part of his time in studying those branches that are of little or no practical value to him. Is it not true that over fifty per cent. of those graduating from college have no use for a large percentage of what they have sought to learn? Is it not about time for colleges to have at least one practical course that students may pursue? The three things with which every man has to deal are ignored altogether or else given over to special schools. What can be of more importance to every human being than a knowledge of medicine, of law, of theology? Who does not have to deal with these subjects? To whom are they unimportant? Sickness crosses the pathway of every one—even college-bred men. And yet, how many of those who have passed through college have any knowledge of even the most ordinary diseases? How many know a single remedy for so common a disease as typhoid fever? How many would know how to proceed in order to resuscitate a person about to die from drowning? But a knowledge of medicine is of importance to no greater a number than is a knowledge of law. Here, however, our graduate has even less information, if it were possible, than on the first-named question. He has no idea of the laws of commercial transactions; no idea of other common and important laws; and almost no idea of the first principles of law. Theology, perhaps, is not so practical a question as the others mentioned. It is not so completely a question between man and man or of man to himself. But, although it may seem of less practical importance, it is nevertheless a question with which every person has to deal. Is there a God? Is man immortal? Is there such a place as heaven? These and other similar questions are continually coming into the mind. If there is any philosophy in religion; if there is any satisfactory explanation of the many questions that are constantly arising concerning the relations of man to his fellows and to his Creator, then why should not every one devote a portion of his school life to the study of those questions? It is not surprising that so many students become skeptical, since they are all the time strengthening their reasoning powers and are devoting almost no time to the study and consideration of those things that are calculated to strengthen their belief in God and the Bible. The great end of study, we are told, is discipline—the development of the mind's power. To gain this result, it is supposed to be necessary that a large part of the student's time should be devoted to the study of subjects for which he will have no need as soon as he gets out of school. There can be no good reason, however, why as much discipline and a good deal more practical knowledge cannot be gained by the study of these questions of every man and of everyday life. Will any one say that, even though less
discipline is secured, a study of medicine, law and theology is not of vastly more importance than some of those studies that are supposed to be of the highest order in disciplining the mind? And who will say that every person should not have a good knowledge of these three things? We need to be practical. Most persons cannot attend college their whole lives,and it seems eminently desirable that practical things should be first learned and the rest afterward. If this be true, our course of study needs modification.
TOPICS.
FRENCH AFRICA.
M. De Brazza, an Italian gentleman in the French service, pretends to have obtained ownership of a territory on the right bank of the Congo river from Chief Makoko. He took possession in the name of France and wishes her to ratify the bargain and establish her sovereignty in Central Africa. De Brazza was sent out and supplied by the International Association, and thus has broken faith. Stanley says the territory is but nine miles long and five broad, and that De Brazza has only a permit to build upon it. Stanley thus speaks of this French covetousness and his own work: I am ambitious only to leave permanent traces of my work on the east side of the Dark Continent. Expedition after expedition has followed my track. On the shores of the Victoria Nyanza and on the shore of the Tanganyika communities of white men are engaged in disseminating what they think beneficial to the dark outcasts of this continent. Why should I not hope that the Congo basin throughout its vast extent, and the bank of the superb river, will be ultimately studded with civilized communities as well? We have begun well. Even now Belgians, Germans, English, Americans, Danes, Swedes enlisted in our service, are devoting their best energies to accomplish this. So far we have been welcomed by the natives. Our object they can appreciate and understand, and they are the only ones as yet benefited by it. We have spent a large sum and shall have to spend more yet. For we look upon ourselves as husbandmen, tilling and sowing that others may reap. As yet the Congo basirr is a blank, a fruitless waste, a desolate and unproductive area. The energies of its denizens are benumbed. No prospect has dawned on them. It has been our purpose to fill this blank with life, to redeem this waste, to plant and sow that the dark man may gather, to vivify the wide, wild lands so long forgotten of Europe. Accursed be he or they who, animated by causeless jealousy and the spirit of mischief, will compel us to fire our station, destroy our work so auspiciously begun, and abandon Africa to its pristine helplessness and savagery.
HERBERT SPENCER ON AMERICA.
What is it that the philosopher finds amiss in our political and social life? It is a defect of character which he thinks education has proved powerless to remove. It is a dull sense of one's own claims, and rights and privileges of others. This sounds like a philosophical abstraction, but it is a plain and practical truth when the application is made. Mr. Spencer finds in small matters an easy-going readiness among Americans "to
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permit small trespasses, because it would be troublesome or profitless or unpopular to oppose, which leads to the habit of acquiescence in wrong and the decay of free institutions." Neglect of individual rights naturally promotes indifference to the rights of others. The principle is illustrated by the license with which individuals are dealt with by the newspapers, the popular notion that "the public have a right to intrude on private life as far as they like," the impunity with which corporations encroach upon private rights and dominate over courts, legislatures and governments, and the facility with which political machinery is worked by unscrupulous managers until "the sovereign people is fast becoming a puppet which moves and speaks as wire-pullers determine." Mr. Spencer does not affirm that republican institutions have failed in America. He denies it most strenuously, and evinces a profound appreciation of the magnitude of the work which our people have had to do in incorporating "vast bodies of immigrants of various bloods," and in solving social and geographical problems that are essentially new and inconceivably complex. Yet he cannot conceal his disappointment at finding that material progress has not been accompanied by "equal progress of a higher kind," that professional politicians have become the ruling power in public life, and that individuals are not "jealous of their own rights and also sympathetically jealous of the rights of others"—a condition which he considers essential to the proper working of free institutions.-N.Y.Tribune.
LITERARY.
SUBMISSION.
The trees in their majesty bowed down When the Lord in His might passed by; Not a leaf was stirred, not a murmur heard. While the little birds uttered their cry.
Submissive they bowed and held their heads. The mighty oaks and the strong;
Not a branch rebelled while their breath they held. As the storm-blast swept along.
But the trees uplifted their heads again When the Lord withheld His hand And stood with pride on the great hill side The kings of the vast woodland.
Upper Montclair, N. Y.
HELEN.
THE BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN DAYS.
The brightest and most beautiful days of all the year have come, and are too rapidly going; though they are cheering and exalting, they are also quieting and calming; every morning brings a new, bright hope, and every evening hour of sunset renews the calm and repose of the mind. Nature has many charms for all the year, but when she puts on her evening dress for September and October she is richer and more lavish than ever before.
My window looks out upon a most magnificent scene. The mountain is arrayed in great beauty, every shade and delicate tint, from the dark olives to the faintest, palest golden. The hedges, too, are in their gayest dress, and some of the fields look as though no one had
toiled there, but they alone had done some fine spinning.
We sometimes speak of the fairies, of their magic skill and nimble work at night, almost as though we believed some of these beauties sprang up at their bidding, but this work is more glorious, great in magnitude and perfect harmony.
When the first faint tints of the change began to appear, and the forests looked as though cloud-shadows were passing over them, while the sky was perfectly clear, we knew the beautiful days were coming, and when the thick mist like a grey veil rolled down and hid the mountain from our eyes, we missed its company even in the night; so much there is in nature to comfort and to cheer.
But when the morning sun stretched his great arms and lifted the veil, we beheld such glories that it almost seemed as though, in the dark night, behind that veil, the King in His beauty and majesty had come down and walked upon the mountain and through the valley, touching and breathing upon all, and the fields and hedges, knowing of His coming, had caught at His garment, holding it to check Him that He might stop and tarry for a while; for are not their hands full of His purple robe, and are not His golden scepters standing all about?
And the sun rode high at His bidding, and lighted up the work of His hand, making it brilliant and so glorious that in spirit we bowed before Him and worshiped.
Though the spring resurrection is joyous in life and freshness, the evening of the year, the bright sunset and twilight before the long winter night, is more glorious.
What could be more lovely and grand than the woods and the fields and hedges in these beautiful golden days? And who could have done it but the King in His greatness? No one on earth, not even the angels, nor those standing nearest His throne could create such wonderful beauty, such magnificence!
Yet He inspires a few of His children on earth to copy it, to try to put it on canvas. HELEN.
Upper Montclair.
ONLY BIRDS UPON THE WIRE.
"He gave to misery all he had, a tear;
He gain'd from Heaven, 'twas all he wish'd,
A friend."
Life is a struggle for happiness and a friend. We sometimes forget, in grasping after these, how beautiful a flower grows upon the thorny stalk of duty. It often seems hard and homely but despise it not for in it sleeps the breath of angels. If we knew how deep an import the next things had in making up our life we would not scorn them. Our offering may be meager, or our words may fall like the snow flakes upon the ocean—soon losing their identity. But each little flake adds its drop to the force of the mighty billows which sway the ship of public sentiment.
The path of duty, 'tis said, is full of thorns and slippery stones. And if our eyes are fixed upon the heavens we are apt to stumble and fall. But the heavens are fairer than the thorns and the blinding sands below, and cuts and bruises matter but little if we can catch a few glimpses of the reflection of that glorious light above and hear but a few faint echoes of the undying music of the land beyond our view.
Let us do earnestly and willingly the work of each day ere it shall have passed into the forever. Thinking of brighter, happier days often fills the present with a
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restless discontent. But thinking of busy, useful days makes a dreary present more cheerful.
After all happiness and friendship are but the birds upon life's telegraph wire, resting a moment then are gone. Gayly they dance and chatter, unheeding the words which pass beneath their feet. Words upon which hang the destiny of a human soul. Waste not your time luring these birds to stay with you. If they do enjoy their song while it lasts. But when they fly to a higher wire do not mourn. Watch, rather, the messages which o'er this wire carry our every thought on and on to eternity.
While we can do more with a friend we can do much without one. While we would gladly take happiness as an incident of this life, it is not, it cannot be, man's highest good. There is something better for us in this world than happiness whatever there be beyond. Then let us not place this first and thus cloud our heads with doubt and fill our hearts with discontent.
It we but do what seems to us to be our duty, wher we are weary, if we've no friend, fairy fingers will clos our eyes and unseen forms bear us away to rest.
A FEW COMPARISONS.
Men say that wasps and bees and ants have many resemblances, and have given them the same family name. But the wasps and bees are too proud to claim relationship with so humble an insect as an ant. Indeed, if one did not know the history of the family, he would never suspect that they were first cousins.
Why is it that Madame Wasp looks down on her relations so scornfully? I should think she would be proud of them. Perhaps she is jealous, for every one praises the "wise little ants," and even Solomon tells lazy people to learn a lesson from them.
This is advice many of us need, so let's take it. Never mind if you have learned the lesson once, it will do you good to review it, you know. Now you think I am going to say that they are very industrious little creatures, and then stop, but I am not. I think that the very first thing in which we should emulate the ants is their tenderness toward their mother. They are not ashamed to show their love for her. Some of them are always near her, ready to anticipate her slightest wish. They caress her. They vie with each other as to who shall show her the most respect and loving attentions. They give her the best room in the house. They bring her the choicest food. Their care for her endures throughout her whole life, and at her death they are inconsolable. Let us treat our mothers a little more as the ants treat theirs.
They are unselfish. They take no thought for their own ease or pleasure, nor do they try to put off on others what they can do themselves; but if there is anything disagreeable to do, each does his part cheerfully and well. They divide their best food, sometimes giving the last particle to some hungry fellow-worker. They take all the care of the children of the family, giving them breakfast, dinner, and supper of the freshest milk from their cows, the aphides; every morning carrying them in their arms to the air and sun light, and at evening back in again, and tucking them snugly in bed. Even when their charges are grown, they continue the same watch care over them, until each has learned all the ways of the world and is ready to take its turn in caring for others. The ant thinks of itself last.
They are patriotic. If danger threatens their little country, each ant is on the alert. The feeble ones of the community are hurried to the strongholds, sentinels are posted at every entrance, and all are ready to fight, if need be. Indeed, they do fight often, and with the greatest ardor. You will see no white feathers there. Here as elsewhere, sometimes might seems to make right and the stronger party wins. The defeated army carried away its dead and wounded. Whether they bury the dead or not, no one can tell, but it is certain that they care for the wounded most tenderly.
The love we have for our country is one of the noblest feelings that can animate mankind. But how many there are who shirk their duty in the battle for the right. Selfish cowards! They would stand by and see wrong tear up all the foundations of moral liberty and right without a feeling of responsibility upon them.
Do we, I wonder, try to rescue a fellow creature who has been overcome by the power of evil? Do we pour balm upon his wounds, and give him strengthening food? Do we help him fight his battles, and teach him how better to meet the enemy? Alas! We must hang our heads and say "no."
Heed the sermon the ants preached to me. Ants are provident. They know that winter is coming, and they lay by in store. All day long, and all night, they are tirelessly running to and fro, gathering up every particle of food they can find. There are some persons in the world, who live only for to-day and make no provision for days to come; perhaps they might learn a little something from insects.
Ants are successful architects. Who knows but man gained his first idea of how to construct an arch from watching them, as they rapidly build up their walls and arched them over, placing last a perfectly fitting keystone to hold all together.
And they are industrious, too. Just consider the amount of labor there is in caring for the many helpless thousands that require the closest watching to preserve all the conditions necessary for their development. Then there is the house they live in—more than five hundred times as high as the ants are long, and broad in proportion, besides the almost endless galleries and storerooms under ground, all completed in two or three years.
What is man's work to this? Mere child's play. His greatest achievements seem no more than mole hills when compared with the mountains thrown up-by these brave, self-sacrificing, energetic insects. L.
NATIONAL INDIVIDUALITY.
A nation derives its strength and nourishment from individual ideas. Not, however, from them as a whole, but from those which are known by the awakening of mind and soul to a conception of man's destiny.
It matters not what the nation may have been,what its form of government, what the age of its existence, not one ever reached the summit of glory and usefulness without leaving along the line of its life the impress of notable, individual ideas.
Could we go back to the beginning of Time's winding stream, and follow its course through the ages, we would see here and there along its banks the traces of national life. Some in the sandy shore and others back in the rock walls safe from the wild rushing torrent. Why this difference in posistion? Because, one though national, records the individuality of a single mind, while
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thin rougher
I take it then that no principle of civil or personal import attains its merited results, unless it becomes a part of the national fabric. Further, to become such a part, it must be the very light and life of individual existence. Men have risen, declared truth, and the light of reform flickered for a moment, only to be followed by a darker gloom. But the continued enunciation of truth made the impulses of the individual the heart beats of the world, quickened as reconstruction followed, and a new principle was placed in the organic law of nations. Some of the grandest, most sublime truths recorded have been written in blood, while the individuality of empires was crumbling under the force of a new idea—the centralized thought of many minds.
Liberty, scarcely known on the plains of the East, secured a following that enabled her to found a nation among the hills of Greece. Her power there destroyed by the hand of monarchy, she crossed the continent, leaving prosperity and happiness among the Alps; lightened oppression in the Peninsula; broke the imperial chains and severed the Papal bonds that bound Holland; fought with the Puritan of England; won, but lost as the grasp of empire tightened. Driven across the water, enthroned in the hearts of a people, she met Justice, loved, and on a July morn of 76, youth bade it, the multitude responded, and silvered age with wrinkled hand rang the wedding bells at a marriage that gave us our Columbia.
True, nations have an individuality. But where is our individuality? We think this child of a hundred years, stands above monarchy and aristocracy, beautified by the dawning of a new era. What new era? Alas, there is none. The light of this epoch first pierced the darkness with the martyr fires of the sixteenth century. It burned the brightest when around the camp fires of the revolution a bankrupt, burdened, heartbroken people demanded freedom. When, tell me, when did the light of this age burn higher? Was it when the hot, scorching tears of over four hundred million bondmen burned the life out of the "Sunny South?" Or was it when Liberty and Justice could look down upon this withering and marrowing of life, this blighting of home, and not shed a single tear?
At the outset of our career, we declared that freedom is a God-given right. For over half a century, by virtue of that declaration, we were liars in the sight of the world. We could declare, but other nations acted and took the first step towards stamping out slavery. Freedom was the rallying cry in the struggle for our independence. But we allowed nations of the Old World to lead us in acting, and thus they placed upon record as their individuality, that of ours. Talk of being an example to the world, when kingdoms and empires could peaceably wipe slavery from their domain long before this boasted Republic of ours could do it, even by force of arms. Long enough have we listened, to the praises alone, of America. Long enough have over-zealous patriots led to national action, carrying a banner inscribed, "We make no mistakes."
But we have passed that turning point in our life, and it remains for us to determine whether or not there is vitality and virtue enough left in this camp-follower in the army of progress to advocate an idea and to record it as its own. Many intellectual men say that the signs
of the times indicate that we have passed beyond the meridian of our existence. Be this so or not, we do know that four elements are woven into our fabric that have a tendency to tear it asunder. To-day we are stamping into our laws, the individuality of ignorance, of corporate powers, of sections, and of parties.
We open our doors to the civilized world and ask the people to come. And they do come.Many of them ignorant of our government and of the duties devolving upon citizens. Many are led here by the sole desire of finding liberty. They exercise liberty even though justice suffer. Our own element of ignorance unites with this foreign, and even now they are making impressions that time alone can wash out. But worse, they increase the strength of corporate powers and of parties.
Need I tell you of the influence of gold upon our government? No. It is enough to know that it meets one man at the ballot box, and makes another Chief Justice of the United States. But more, it strengthens the bonds of parties, and by them our civil service is debased, perverted, and made a laughing stock for the world.
Apparant justice binds liberty; liberty robs justice, and the Union trembles under this conflict of principles that should go hand in hand.
I would that I could see ignorance taken from the ballot; corporate powers deprived of their influence upon the government; parties held together by the demands of the nation, not those of individuals; and finally, I would that I might bring South and North face to face; show them their unity of interests; make them feel that the welfare of our Union demands their hearty co-operation; then I believe we should exercise an individuality, and stamp it upon the roll of nations. Then, with these elements under our feet, we could place high on the mount of mental ascendency, a beacon light for succeeding nations, this truth, and let us make it a truth, "Liberty and Justice can and do dwell in harmony."
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.
Additions to Cabinets in Department of Natural History during the past two weeks:
Two very fine specimens of Itacolumyte, one of which is a bar over two feet long and two inches thick, contributed by Master Russell Whitman, of Lawrence. Itacolumyte is a schistose quartz rock, consisting of quartz grains with hydrous mica. On account of the mica in lamination it is tough and bends considerably without breaking; it is owing to this property that it is commonly called "flexible sandstone."
Thirteen more species of fossil dicotyledonous leaves from Ottawa county, making a total of twenty-five, all of which are new to science. Such specimens make a collection rich.
A collection of 197 species and 552 specimens of rare beetles and butterflies from Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, High Alps of Southern France, Austria, Italy, Spain, and the Balearic Islands.
A box containing a fine series of the rocks from the subcarboniferous region South-eastern Kansas, contributed by Erasmus Haworth, who used them at the Academy of Science in the illustration of his papers. Some of the specimens are exceedingly instructive, especially the Chert rocks, which contain fossils and crystals of zinc and lead, others show cavities from which the lead
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and zinc crystals have been removed by the process of nature.
A fine collection of forty pictures, in water-colors, twenty illustrating the most interesting game birds and twenty the most valuable game fishes of the United States. The pictures are very handsome and will undoubtedly be very attractive and instructive. The birds are representations from Pope's originals and the fishes from Kilbourne's famous paintings, some of which, the originals, sold for no less than from ten to fifteen thousand dollars each. We understand that only a limited number of copies were struck off and then the plates were destroyed. Agents are not allowed to dispose of more than three sets in any one locality. Hence the pictures can but be very rare, and the University may well feel proud of its possession. They will not be on exhibition for two or three weeks yet.
The other night about 8 o'clock as we were passing from the north gate to the University building we stumbled over some sort of a beast which immediately showed fight. It was raining and very dark and we could only hear the threatening grunts and hisses of the animal. After a short skirmish in which our only weapon was an umbrella, we secured the stranger by the end of the tail. Then we ran for light and assistance, meanwhile whirling the thing around vigorously, fearing that it might be a dangerous or biting beast. It proved to be a very fine specimen of an opossum, which may now be seen in the Upper Natural History Room, in the attitude of surprising a very dignified and self-important squirrel.
At the recent session of the Academy of Science Prof. H. S. S. Smith delivered a lecture entitled "Comets," especially the recent one which has been attracting so much attention among astronomers. The Professor gave a brief review of the early history of comets, of the wild superstitions and fears which they have ever caused among ignorant people of all ages. Though science has dispelled these fears and superstitions, she is still at a loss in her endeavor to fully explain the origin or composition of comets. He reviewed the theories of the best astronomers on the nature and phenomena, the "whence and whither" of these "traveling observatories of heavenly astronomers," in connection with which he gave an account of his own discovery of "two faint streaks of light extending toward the sun." The lecture elicited much praise from those who heard it and was commented upon and reviewed at length by the Topeka papers.
NORMAL.
WORK WILL WIN.
Yes, work will win; and work is the only thing that will win. This "happy-go-easy,""trust-to-luck" sort of life never did achieve great objects.
Work is the great lever which moves the world, and not careless work,either,but steady,thoughtful,earnest,persistent work.
Steady work; because if not, like the ever-shifting sands, we uncover to-day what was covered yesterday.
Thoughtful work, lest, like the angry waves which forver dash against, and are broken by the rocks, we toil through life and accomplish nothing. Two-thirds of our people to-day are toiling and digging from sun
to sun without any appreciable results, because their work is not thoughtful. We pityingly say "poor man; he's a hard-working fellow, but hasn't any management," while the truth is he but half works. While his muscles are busy his brain is idle.
Earnest work, else we accomplish but half what we might accomplish, and never are masters of anything.
Persistent work, because only by "pegging away," by working in season and out of season, can we hope to achieve any great or noble thing. Fulton did not build his steamboat in a day. Morse labored for years before the first electric message flew from Baltimore to Washington. It is to the persistent efforts of George Stevenson that we now witness the iron horse bounding from ocean to ocean.
We look upon our great men as though they were endowed with special gifts from heaven. We attribute to them a talent which we term "genius;" but this genius is only the result of careful, persistent work. Without earnest application "genius" is a myth.
Enter our schools, our colleges, our universities, and find the young man or woman who stands head and shoulder above the rest, who leads the class, who is pointed to as the "genius," and see if that is not the one who burns the midnight oil in thorough preparation. Follow them into life and see if it is not the one who works, and works thoughtfully and steadily, who reaches the golden height of fame or honor.
If there be any such thing as "genius," it has ruined many. He who has but to read over a lesson to be able to recite, and is satisfied with such preparation, will achieve no great results.
But point to us the young man or woman who is not afraid to work, patiently and even ploddingly,and we will point to you a young man or woman who has great possibilities in store for them.
EXCHANGE.
After October's biting frost it seems
After October's biting frost it seems That summer days return. The partridge whirs A noisy wing to ambush in the firs; And for a while the sun retricks his beams. It is an autumn that of spring-time dreams. The warm breeze comes again, and softly stirs
The silent tree tops, and the empty burs Which, loosened, drop into the leaf-clogged streams Ah! dear, this tardy sunshine, and the last! So shall we find—our summer being past.
And hoar-frost with us-for a little breath So fair a country, such a genial air; And shall forget our woes,and unaware Step over to the border-land of death!
Step over to the border-land of death! Andrew B. Saxton in the December Century.
The Indiana Student has been resurrected. By the appearance of its first number we judge that it has some enthusiasm back of it. If the article "On Philistines" is the production of a " dyspeptic" we sigh for more dyspeptic writers.
The Occident still continues to rake the Chi Phi's over the coals. We will take our laugh now as we will probably have no occasion to, when the editor parades before an inquisitive world the mysteries of that fraternity about which we are mostly concerned.
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The College Mercury, from Racine College, Wis., comes to us as a new exchange. It is a very neat paper and recognizes the fact that locals and personals are not the requisites for a readable paper. Come again, Mercury.
The College Transcript contains many well written articles. "Twi-light Questions," doubtless written by the author while in a melancholy mood, is withal a good production.
The December number of the Century comes to us full of interesting and instructive articles. "My Adventures in Zuni," by Frank H. Cushing, descriptive of the religious rites and family life of the Pueblo Indians, is very interesting; likewise "The Corean Origin of Japanese Art," by William Elliot Griffis; and the "Taxidermal Art," by Franklin H. North. Prof. Lounsbury, of Yale, contributes an article on "The Problem of Spelling Reform." Mary Hallock Foote's serial "The Led-horse Claim," is a fascinating story of mining experience. The number also contains a number of poems by Andrew B. Saxton, Henry A. Beers, L. Frank Tooker; and in "Brie-a-Brac" by John Vance Cheney, J. A. Macon, H. C. Benner, Frank D. Sherman, and others. "Western Careers for Eastern Young Men" is the leading article in "Topics of the Times."
The exchange man of the Niagara Index sinks into insignificance in the presence of the merciless reviewer of the Georgetown College Journal. In the last issue the ruins of the poems he laid waste lie scattered—
"Thick as autumnal leaves that strew the brooks
In Vallombrosa."
Yet this literary fiend, reveling amid the ruin he has wrought, is not without kindness at heart, since he very graciously offers epitaphs of his own manufacture, as a sort of nepenthe. One column of merciless pelting on the head of the poor little Heidelberger brings the insatiate monster to the self-flattering conclusion that the mortal coil of the Heidelberger is at last shuffled off, and accordingly appends the following epitaph:
"Oh, the Heidelberger's busted,
Oh, the Heidelberger's busted,
Oh, the Heidelberger's busted,
Busted!
Poor little Heidelberger, with its toes turned up to the roots of the daisies! We drop a sympathetic tear.
MISCELLANY.
CLASSICAL SCHOOLS.
upon Round Hill in Northampton, as one of the best faculties for the experiment. The situation was beautiful; the estate contained some buildings which could in a very short period of time be made available; the neighborhood was occupied by a thrifty population; and finally in Mount Tom and Mount Holyoke they had a miniature mountain chain for testing the boys' climbing powers.
In 1843 Joseph Green Cogswell, afterward the well known librarian of the Astor Library, and George Bancroft, the future historian, opened a school at Round Hill in Northampton, Mass., which had a brilliant representation for a few years and is still spoken of with enthusiasm by men who half a century ago played under the chestnut trees there and looked up with respect and affection to the scholarly masters who governed them. The original idea of the school occurred to the two scholars after an acquaintance with the training which the students in Germany received, especially with that combination of study and exercise which was then attracting much attention.
They resolved to establish a school in America which should give a more thorough training in scholarship than was generally recognized. Their first exploration was in Worcester county, but failing there they settled
Mr. Cogswell and Mr. Bancroft were at the time professors at Harvard College, and they associated with themselves the best teachers, both native and foreign, that they could secure. In their prospectus they laid stress upon the necessity of the entire control of the scholars falling upon the masters who should be responsible for their manners, habits, and morals, no less than for their scholarship. They wished for boys to begin with not younger than nine nor older than twelve years, and in the school course they made special provision for teaching the modern languages. The school indeed was not a distinctly preparatory school for college. In the then condition of college education a boy who had completed the Round Hill course was considerably in advance of a Freshman at Harvard, and in some respects was educated as no student graduating at Harvard was educated. The school was a social success from the beginning. The reputation and social position of the teachers and the aim of the school at once attracted to it sons of the richest and most cultivated families in America. The gymnasium, which had only lately been introduced into America, was here made prominent, and all boyish sports of archery, pitching the bar, swimming, and horseback riding were cultivated. A farm furnished the table, and a herd of cows was kept that the boys might have fresh pure milk. All the accounts of the school certainly at this distance make it the paradise of school boys. It was successful, too, in numbers, having a hundred and fifty boys at one time. But it had a short life. The expenses were heavy and there were no funds to fall back upon. The original founders put what little money they had into the enterprise and depended upon the receipts from fees for the maintenance of the school. It was generously conceived and enthusiastically carried forward; but gradually the enterprise became embarrassed. Mr. Cogswell assumed the entire charge for a time, and at one period formed a stock company for carrying on the school; but ten years of gradually failing fortune brought the brilliant scheme to an end. The school nevertheless showed what a genius could do when provided with a large number of boys to make happy and studious at once; also how slow is the growth of a great and enduring school.
It was when the Round Hill School was dying out that Samuel Williston, in the same neighborhood, was slowly planing a school less brilliant in its surroundings but likely to extend its influence over an indefinite number of generations. The Valley of the Connecticut had already been thought a fit place for a college, and Amherst was struggling with the difficulties that attend the founding of a new college in an old community. Mr. Williston gave it aid when his money almost saved it from extinction; but his favorite scheme was no doubt the establishment of Williston Seminary at East Hampton, four or five miles from Round Hill in the same lovely district. The seminary was incorporated in 1841, and in the same year the school opened with ninety
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pupils of both sexes, and for some time practically was a high school for East Hampton and the surrounding country. Mr. Williston was a manufacturer whose enterprises laid the foundation for the prosperity of the town. His success was always held subordinate to higher aims, and the seminary grew out of his devotion of a large sum of money in 1832 to benevolent purposes.
The leading characteristic of the school is in the attempt which it makes to carry out the idea of the New England High School in education. It was at the outset like other high schools open to both boys and girls, but is now exclusively for boys. The founder was explicit in his wishes that a high English education should be given side by side with the classical, and the school is aiming to do what the more distinctly classical academies have not attempted or have failed in accomplishing. It will be the more interesting to watch the development of Williston Seminary from the fact that the tendency of secondary schools in New England has been and continues in an opposite direction, for the gradual extension of the classical academies has accompanied a diminution of classical scholars in the town of high schools except in great cities, and the economical questions raised respecting education are likely to lead to a further separation of the policy of these two classes of schools.
All of the schools which we have thus considered have been in a measure modifications of the New England high school except the extinct Round Hill School.
The Latin School of Boston in its work and general policy is to be classed with the academies which we have been considering; in its government it is entirely distinct. It has no endowment and its doors are open only to Boston boys or those who have guardians there, so that it is a constituent part of the public school system. The best boys of the city went to it, and private schools preparatory to college were obliged to maintain a high standard to compete with it at all.
The academies of New England rest their name for good work upon the preparation which they have given boys for the power to use college rightly. Just so far, too, as college life means also the maturing into settled purpose of a boy's forming nature, these schools must be accounted most successful which set before themselves the aim and achieve it, of presenting their boys for examination not only before the college professor but before all those silent tests which college life imposes upon the fresh young hearts that enter it. It is noticeable that the tendency in New England is to delegate to the great academies the work of preparing boys for college. Again the concentration of boys in the academies brings certain great schools more and more closely into connection with the colleges, and the question has been raised whether the connection shall not be made so close that the college shall receive a boy from certain academies without examination, throwing upon the schools the aims of proving that they have qualified their graduates for admission to college.
However, these separate questions may be determined there can be no doubt that the classical schools described have not only a historic foundation and an honorable name, but that there are elements of vitality and growth in it which makes changes very possible. Of nearly all it may be said that with whatever pride they look back upon what has been achieved there is in them an eagerness, an expectation, a resolution which are not merely the result of bright competition but of individual ambition to attain ideals pushed a little forward.
SOCIETY NOTES.
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.—Organized October 22nd,1882.Meets in chapel of Universalist Church, corner Kentucky and Quincy streets.Bible meetings, Thursday evenings,7 to 8 o'clock. Young men's meetings,Sundays 4 to 5 p.m.All students cordially invited to attend both meetings.
W. T. FINDLEY, F. H. CLARK,
Cor. Secretary. President.
ENGINEERING SOCIETY.—Organized November 24th, 1882. Meets every alternate Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, in Prof. Marvin's room. Regular membership restricted to collegiate engineering students. Members of the Faculty and Alumni admitted as honorary members.
ROBT. M. OSMOND,
Secretary.
ALBERT RIFFLE President.
Dead.
LOCALS.
Kikkabe.
Receptions.
Delta Dozen.
Ingersoll accepts.
Dart wears the bottle.
Thanksgiving accidents.
Annual contest, December 15.
Jane Eyre attracted the students.
Rumors of expulsion are thick in the air.
Transit of Venus, December 6. Reserved seats may be procured of Prof. Smith.
On the 21st ult. a number of our students, consisting of F. C. Thompson, Frank Hutchins, Walter Britton, Glen Miller, W. W. Douglas, W. J. Morse, C. E. Fearl, and P. H. Reed went to Kansas City to hear Robert G. Ingersoll lecture on "What shall I do to be saved." Arriving in the city after dark, the committee from the literary societies called upon the great orator at the Coates House. Col. Ingersoll received the boys in that frank and genial manner for which he is noted. He stated that he would be pleased to accept the invitation, if business in Washington did not prevent. He promised to write definitely in January. He took great interest in the University, making inquiries to the minutest details—asking the number of professors and of students, the number of the latter who supported themselves, their average expenses, the price of board, how much the institution received from the State, and its prospects, "The Kansas school system," said he, "is one of the best in the United States." He expressed surprise at the growth of the State since his last visit. He spoke at some length regarding the recent Republican disasters and their lessons. Upon their leaving after half an hour's pleasant conversation, he invited the boys to take seats on the stage during the lecture, and when the time arrived secured them the best of positions. As an orator Col. Ingersoll probably stands first in America. Lawrence sent down a large representation both of those who admired his doctrines and those who desired simply to listen to his eloquence.
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G. W. Goss and C. C. Surber, both former medical students of K. S. U., are now attending the Kansas City Medical College.
New style, plaque photos, at Mettner's.
Up to date the I.C. have initiated eight, the K.A.T.'s seven, the Deltas four, the Betas three, and the Phi Psi's two new members.
Plaque photos at Mettner's.
Not a single student has died at the University during the present or the past year.
Have you noticed Mrs. Gardner's show windows with the beautiful display of holiday goods? The K. S. U. girls can feast their optics.
The Quincy Street Club has learned to its sorrow that jokes like guns, often kick backward. The President had provided oysters, turkey and other delicacies for a rousing Thanksgiving dinner. Thursday morning the boys in fun passed a resolution that the presiding officer should pay all the extra cost out of his own pocket. Taking the matter in earnest the president, after breakfast, gathered up the dainties and returned them to the grocery. A more dumbfounded crowd than that which chewed on the hard crust of bread that noon was never seen.
Sic semper tyrannus.
FUNERAL SERMON.
Take off your hat.
Bow down the knee.
Take a last look
At Kikkabe.
Died, November 25th, 1882, Kansas Kikkabe, aged six months and twelve days.
Thus, dear friends, is closed at an early age, a peculiar sadness, after a fluttering existence of pain and misery. The cradle gives up its burthen, the grave claims its own.
Though its life was brief, its history is long and heartrending. The record of its birth states that "it was kicked into existence, named Kikkabe (screech-owl) kicked by an able-bodied opposition and kicked by midnight marauders; and we may now add that it kicked itself to death.
Out of respect for the father who is absent and the mother who is ashamed to own the infant, we omit their names. Several months before the birth of the babe, friends commenced soliciting subscriptions for an infantile wardrobe. The immediate relatives subscribed liberally. But, my beloved brethren, the way of the world is hard. A family, who at first admitted relationship, seeing that the parents were dangerously growing in self-esteem, repudiated their connection, refused assistance, and even spoke illy of the deceased.
At first the parents urged and boasted loudly that no family, who had not lived in the neighborhood at least six months, should have ought to do with the expected
offspring. Later, however, when the before mentioned family disowned connection, the father and mother asked the new neighbor to intermarry into their family but the proposal was spurned.
Next the friends applied for funds to a charitable association, called the Oread Society, and by sharp practice obtained fifteen dollars. An aid society, called the Orophilians, drove the friends angrily from their doors. Another greater association, called the Faculty, succumbed to the pitiful appeals.
Finally, on May 13th, the long expected event was announced. That evening the new-born was taken from its cradle in the mansion and thrown out doors on the campus. This, some say, was done by opponents to injure it, by others that it was an artifice of friends to gain sympathy. If we are to judge the purpose by the result, the latter was the true case. The facts were magnified and scattered. Though the babe caught a severe cold on the campus a still greater misfortune was to ensue. Because its shape offended some, the parents hacked off the limbs, with nigh fatal results. The mutilated body was doctored and rescued from immediate death. Said the parents: "While making no apology, we admit that Kikkabe is not this year what it ought to be—what it will be in the future." Since hearing Ingersoll we can assign no place for its "future," but our artist has suggested it in the below cut.
The same state of affairs it created on earth, it will probably enjoy hereafter.
But the infant suffered so much on earth, we do not desire to add one word of censure now that it is gone. And now, dear brethren, let each one of you—remembering its inception, its birth, its short life, and sad fate—draw a lesson.
A life insurance of twenty-five cents may console each of the friends. If the whereabouts of any of the relatives is known, please send them the news that they may save the body from an unknown grave in the potter's field.
Now, the audience will rise and sing the following hymn, after which each will have an opportunity of viewing the remains:
"Nothing but leaves! No gathered sheaves,
Of life's fair ripening grain,
They sowed their seeds; lo! tares and weeds Words, idle words, for earnest deeds.
They reap with toil and pain.
Nothing but leaves! nothing but leaves!"
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E. A. Munsell, a former member of '84, is receiving State notoriety. In answer to an article in the Council Grove Republican, the Topeka Commonwealth made a severe attack on O. S. Munsell. Earnest replied in a very bitter article through the Capital and Emporia Republican. The Commonwealth replies as follows: "A day or two ago the railroad paper at Emporia contained a long communication from one E. A. Munsell, who says he is not only the son of his father, but that he is assistant or associate editor of the Council Grove Republican; that his father is not at home, and that he the seven-cent-sugar-mustache-young-person, penned the lie concerning this paper. Had we known that this very youthful and immature young person was the author of the dirty lie, we should not have referred to it, as it is not our custom to answer anything that infants or idiots may say concerning us, or refer to that species of the genus homo who have just sense enough to keep their pipes from going out and to propagate their species. Trusting that our friend whom Dickens would call 'a very young man,' will become wiser when he grows older, and that he will conclude the day of judgment is liable to come suddenly upon young liars as well as old ones, we dismiss him." This style of journalism, as practiced on both sides, cannot be too strongly deprecated. We hardly think any paper, under ordinary circumstances, should resort to journalism of this kind.
Since the arrival of the winter stock at Mrs. Gardner's the rush still increases. At this place you will find a special line of new and stylish beaver hats.
The K. A. T.'s gave a supper to a select number of their friends on the 23d inst.
Life size photos at Mettner's.
If you want to go home to your Christmas vacation overflowing with fun, attend "Joshua Whitecomb" at the Opera House December 18th.
H. J. Rushmer has by his recent visit to New York secured by far the finest collection of fine diamonds, watches, clocks, and silver ware ever seen in this city, and while in the East took every advantage the market offered, and as a consequence, can offer to intending purchasers inducements which cannot be offered by any other house in the city.
Ed. Butler, President of the Collegiate Dining Club, last week outdid himself in furnishing the boys a Thanksgiving dinner. He even had a bill of fare for the occasion.
The Physiology Class is now complete, having over fifty members. Miss Rob was the latest to enter.
Photos with hand-painted corners at Mettner's.
Those who love music will not fail to attend the Kellogg-Brignoli concert to be here next Friday evening, the 8th inst. The troupe when here last winter made many friends. The Providence Journal says: "In point of artistic merit the Kellogg-Brignoli Company take a high rank. Miss Kellogg is a charming artist; Signor Brignoli, whose voice is as fresh as ever, was recalled at every song."
One by one drop the buds from the tree of 84. A.E. Curdy departed for home last Friday, and it is reported that another member will try to go out with 83.
T. H. Rockwell went home on a sick furlough last week.
Go and get your Christmas picture at Mettner's.
Dr. Luscher is one of the most successful of those who have gone forth from the University. Not only is he filling his pockets with the shiny gold, but is gaining a high reputation as a surgeon in Kansas City. Smallpox has slightly altered the old familiar face.
Mr. Rushmer expects to sustain his well deserved reputation for honesty and fair dealing. Always carrying the largest stock and of the best goods. Parties wishing something nice in his line can surely be suited by him.
This didn't occur among the wild, reckless students of that infidel college—the University of Kansas. O, no! But it did happen in the family of her more religious neighbor—Baker University. Four of its sons visited Lawrence and returned in a well, in a sort of a confused state of mind. Several Professors met them in a closed carriage at the depot and relieved them of their bottles. Result, two expulsions, but not from the University of Kansas.
They come to the surface everywhere—the U. of K. boys. J.I. Sweezy carried off the honors of his class at Ann Arbor Medical School last June. He graduates this year.
McLaren is in difficulty. The other day, conversing with a stranger regarding a certain wayward youth, he bestowed a full volley of Hail Columbia upon the parents for not bringing the boy up in a better manner. After events proved the man to be the boy's father.
O. S. Munsell, well known over the United States as the popular lecturer on the "Biology of the Bible," paid Lawrence a visit last week.
F. H. Rockwell is the latest Phi Gamma Delta.
A larger number of students spent Thanksgiving at home than any previous year since the University began.
When the boys want to get something to eat they call it "going to Porter's restaurant for hash." When they give "symposium" or "reception" the same thing is called "repairing to Porter's dining hall and there enjoying all the delectable viands with which nature can satiate the palate.
Professor in Physiology.—"Ladies in England think nothing of walking eight or ten miles." (Cheers from the wicked, wicked boys, who are thinking about cabs for the opera.)
Escorts are plentiful for brevities.
Dart and Hamilton have enough perfumery in their bottles to last all winter.
A city daily, commenting on one of the feasts of the Greek societies, thinks it proper that the societies should give up that study of Greek and enjoy a tempting supper once in a while. Evidently the reporter wasn't a fraternity man.
The Junior Germans, having completed their poetry are now engaged in composing German essays. Next they will write a book.
Lillian Wiggs is clerk in Crew & Co.'s store.
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A select party given on the evening of the 26th by the K. A. T. Sorosis, at the home of Miss Nellie Griswold, was one of the most elaborate parties given in Lawrence. A most elegant banquet was set before their friends, consisting of the richest viands that could tickle the palates of the decipies of Epicurius. The gentlemen, one and all, pronounced it one of the triumphs of culinary art.
Providence is treating Prof. Canfield's household very harshly at the present time. Little Jimmie has been seriously ill during the past week, while Mr. Chalice, Mr. Rockwell, and Mr. Krebbs all went home sick last Wednesday.
On the evening of Friday the 24th ult. a reception was tendered the I. C. Sorosis by the members of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. After the banquet came the following toasts: Mr. Little, "Welcoming address;" Mr. Douglas, "The girls we left behind us;" Mr. Humphry, "Twenty years from now;" Mr. Thompson, "The I. C.'s." Miss Cara Fellows made an admirable response. We regret that space does not permit us to give a detailed account of the entertainment.
Prof. Williams spent a portion of his Thanksgiving vacation in attendance upon the Mitchell County Teachers' Association at Beloit. Whenever there is a gathering of teachers our Normal Dean will not be found idle.
"Where do you meet? I believe I'll attend some evening and if I like your society I guess I'll join you," was the astounding question put to a fraternity man by an outsider one day last week. And when a cruel bystander suggested that he must be invited, the barb asked, "Where must I go to get an invitation?"
Thanksgiving day was spent by some dozen of the boys in a game of "hare and hound." west of the city.
Prof. Gleed spent Saturday in Kansas City and Sunday in Topeka.
PERSONAL.
Hon. D. C. Haskell visited the University on the 20th. Helen Rice of Leavenworth is visiting Alice Noble.
F. C. Thompson '84 spent Thanksgiving at his home in Topeka.
Franc Johnson spent the whole of Thanksgiving week at her home in Oskaloosa. She returned to school last Monday looking "fresh."
G. M. McMillen of Council Grove, a last years student, returned to school last Monday.
Clara Hunsicker spent a few days at her home in Osage City recently.
Ada Few of Leavenworth visited Mamie Swaim during Thanksgiving holidays.
W. J. Morse '85 regaled himself on Thanksgivings turkey at Oskaloosa.
E. C. Little '83 spent the few days of rest very pleasantly visiting friends in Olathe.
"Wallie" Perry ate Thanksgiving dinner with J. G. Smith in Kansas City. Alas, for the turkey!
Kate L. Ridenour '84 enjoyed her Thanksgiving turkey, and the few days vacation at her home in Kansas City.
S. M. Smith '79, well known to many of the older students, spent a day visiting his Alma Mater recently.
Hattie Pugh, we will say of 84, came up from Eudora on the 24th to attend the Phi Psi entertainment.
L. D. L. Tosh '73, who has been so sick for several weeks, we are glad to say is now rapidly recovering.
Miss Spenser, former teacher at Emporia, looked over our University one day last week.
Cora Pearson '84 spent last Friday and Saturday in Kansas City, the guest of Kate Ridenour.
Prof. Canfield was absent one day last week on account of the severe illness of his little son.
T. E. Houston has withdrawn from the University. Although he was in school but short time, he made many friends who are sorry to see him go.
Wm. Otis, Arthur Challis, Harry Smith, Victor Plug Lindley all left for Atchison on the 29th to spend Thanksgiving, much to the dismay of the turkeys in that section.
W. C. Spangler, 783, took the evening train for Topeka on Friday the 17th. Some say he did not get off until he reached Beloit. Mistake perhaps.
L. L. Dyche went to Topeka on the 27th of last month to examine Col. Goss' collection of birds, he then left for home.
Mr. I. N. Van Pelt and Mr. Leatherbottom, of Bloomington, Ill., of the Phi Delta Theta, visited the University.
Mrs. Cora M. Downs, of Wyandotte, while here attending the Regents' meeting, made the students a very pleasing and instructive address one morning in chapel.
R. E. Stout returned from Wyandotte where he spent his Thanksgiving.
TO THE PUBLIC
We wish to say, If in Need of Boots and Shoes,
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.
UNIVERSITY COURIER.
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Found at Last!
The place to buy Confectionery, Oysters, Cigars, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fruits, Nuts, Etc.
Our Home-made Candies are Excellent.
Give us a Call.
BATMAN & TAYLOR,167 Mass. St.
Students!
When you need anything in the way of Groceries give us a call. We will do you good and save you some money.
STAR GROCERY.
A. WHITCOMB,
Florist
Corner Warren and Tennessee Sts., LAWRENGE, KANSAS.
CHINESE LAUNDRY.
GO TO
SAM LEE'S,
Third door West of McCurdy's Block for Good Laundry Work.
HENRY FUEL. Boot AND Shoe Maker.
Repairing Neatly Done.
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Custom Work Made To Order.
Two Doors West of the National Bank.
J. E. PATTON,
DEALER IN STAPLE AND FANCY Groceries and Provisions,
56 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Kansas.
J. ERICKSON,
L
Repairing Neatly and Quickly Done.
BOOT AND SHOE MAKER
189 Massachusetts St., - - - Lawrence, Kansas.
Private Tuition.
B
Mr. W. O. CARPENTER continues to give instruction in Classics, Mathematics, General English Literature, and Book-keeping "a specialty." Many past students of the University and Pupile Schools, can testify to the palus-taking system pursued by Mr. Carpenter, and the assistance they derived in facilitating their examinations.
For Terms, Etc., address Lock Box 42, L wrence.
JUST RECEIVED AT
Wm. Wiedemann's
MALAGA GRAPES,
NEW FIGS,
DATES.
I have also commenced to manufacture Home-made Candies which are warranted to be strictly pure and of the finest flavors.
COME and GIVE US A CALL.
JOHN B. PATNO'S Barber Shop and Hair Dressing Room, 136 Massachusetts St.
Harber Shop and Hair Dressing Room,
ULRICKSON & CRUM,
Dealers in Stoves, Tinware,
PUMPS, PIPE, BRASS GOODS, HOSE, ROOFING, GUTTERING Steam Fitting and Boiler Repairing.
A full line of Cooking & Heating Stoves! 171 Massachusetts Street.
A WASHINGTON COSTUME SHOPPER HANDS A WASHINGTON COSTUME SHOPPER HANDS A NEW COSTUME FOR AN ACE MAN.
G. EDWARDS, Merchant
TAILOR
Warren Street,
East of Merchants' Bank.
All Work Warranted. And a Good Fit Guarauteed.
JOHN Q. ASHTON & CO., China, Queensware, Plated Ware, Toys, Etc.
LAMP GOODS A SPECIALTY.
169 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Kan.
MOAK BROS.,
TEMPERANCE
BILLIARD PARLORS,
66 Massachusetts Street.
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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
Oysters Confectionery.
FSTERBROOK STEEL PENS
ESTERBROOK RCO
FALCON BEN
Leading Numbers: 14,048,130,333,161 For Sale by all Stationers. THE ESTERBROOK STEEL PEN CO., Works, Gamden, 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.
Kansas Furnishing Goods AND Hat House.
The Latest Styles in sll kinds of Hats and Furnishing Goods always on hand and prices low on everything. Call and See.
103 Massachusetts St.
MEDAL
OF
EXCELLENCE
SCHOOL MEDALS.
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 pricelist. This medal by mail 20c.
Manufacturing Jeweller, 63 Fulton St., N. Y.
ROBT. W. KIP.
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 & ROGERS.
Rochester Business University, Rochester, N. Y.
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.
Cincinnati, Ohio.
N. B.-Situations in the West and South a specialty. Good pay to local agents and private correspondents.
FULTON & TRUEBLOOD'S School of Elocution and Oratory,
Kansas City, Mo.
Instruction in elocution, in all of its branches. Special course for professional men and those desiring to fit themselves for teachers of elocation 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.
UNIVERSITY COURIER.
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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.
G. H. MAYHOOD & CO.,
HOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN FRESH AND SALT MEATS, FISH AND GAME. Henry Street, Opposite Court House.
PACKERS,
Turkish Baths Shampoo, Cold and Hot Water Baths.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Forenoon for ladies—Afternoon for gentlemen. Sunday Forenoon for Gentlemen only.
60 Vermont Street, - Lawrence, Kansas.
WILSON.
MEMORIAL
Art Works.
A Large Stock of
A Large Stock Finished Work ON HAND
At Lowest Possible Prices. Designs and Prices sent to any address.
W. S. REED, Proprietor.
GO TO BRADLEY & GROS No.131 Massachusetts Street,
For a Clean Shave and "Boss" Hair Cut. Cleanliness and neat work a specialty.
FOR FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES
ENDSLEY JONES, Official Provisioner To the Collegiate Dining Club.
PAT HAMLIN, Furnishes Fine Rigs at Students' Prices! Stable just East of Post Office.
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.
W. M. ROWE,
JEWELER,
111 Massachusetts St.
Fine Watch Repairing a Specialty
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20 to 25 per cent. saved by buying of Famous. UNIVERSITY COURIER.
Hand showing the index finger upward.
10
BRAG AND BLOW
OUTDONE BY THE
ESTABLISHED REPUTATION
OF ...
OH
STEINBERG, THE KING CLOTHIER!
We Deal in Clothing, Not in Wind,
and can prove any assertion we make.
WE SAY
We have the largest and most varied stock of clothing in this city and we have the stock to warrant our making this assertion.
WE SAY
We take the lead for excellence of make, style and fabric, and sell goods as low as any living man can afford to. If this was not so, why would we enjoy the liberal patronage we do? Because the people generally go where they can do the best.
WE SAY
We do not fear comparison and will treat you just the same whether you buy or look.
WE SAY
That the majority of old students will recommend you to go to the old reliable,
STEINBERG, THE CLOTHIER.
University Courier.
VOL. I.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, DECEMBER 16, 1882.
No.8.
University of Kansas.
P.O.14
DEPARTMENTS 3 Collegiate, Preparatory, Musical, Law, Normal, Medicine, Civil Engineering.
FACULTY.
JAMES MARVIN, A. M., D. D., President, 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, Mineralogy, and Metallurgy.
J. W. GLEED, A. M., Greek Language and Literature.
JAMES H. CANFIELD, A.M., History and Political Science.
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, Belles Lettres and Logic.
WILLIAM H. CARRUTH, A. B., German and French Languages and Literature.
ASSISTANT PROF. C. B. CAMPBELL, A. M., Instructor in German, French and Latin.
ROBERT L. TAYLOR, A. B., Instructor in Elocution and English.
L. L. DYCHE, Assistant in Natural History.
RICHARD A. LEHMAN.
Instructor in Music.
J. W. GREEN,
Dean of Law Department.
MARCUS SUMMERFIELD.
Instructor, Law Department.
For General Information, address W. C. SPANGLER, Clerk.
HOADLEY & HACKMAN, PRINTERS.
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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
Oysters and Confectionery.
ESTERBROOK STEEL PENS
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.
Kansas Furnishing Goods AND Hat House-
AND
The Latest Styles in sil kinds of Hats and Furnishing Goods always on hand and prices low on everything.
103 Massachusetts St.
MEDAL
OF
EXCELLENCE
SCHOOL MEDALS.
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 pricelist. This medal by mail 20c.
ROBTR. W.KIP.
Manufacturing Jeweller, 63 Fulton St., N.Y.
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 & ROGERS.
Rochester Business University, Rochester, N. Y.
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. Cincinnati, Ohio.
N. B.—Situations in the West and South a specialty. Good pay to local agents and private correspondents.
FULTON & TRUEBLOOD'S School of Elocution and Oratory,
Kansas City, Mo.
Instruction in elocation, in all of its branches. Special course for professional men and those desiring to fit themselves for teachers of elocation 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.
UNIVERSITY COURIER.
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THE
LIGHT RUNNING
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THE
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Lawrence Business College,
HAMILTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF ARTS, CIVIL AND SOCIAL HISTORY 1860
Established 1869.
School in session all the year.
Five Departments in actual operation, viz : Business, Penmanship, English, Short-Hand and Telegraphy.
Night School
In session from October to April,'83. For Terms, etc., call at the College, or address BOOR & McILRAVY, Principals.
Established 1870.
CONOVER BROTHERS,
Sole Agents, Steinway, Weber, Gonover 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.
Mettner, the Photographer.
79 Massachusetts Street. THE STUDENTS' POPULAR ARTIST.
J. J. JARMAIN,
181 Massachusetts St.
The Official Butcher to the University Dining Club.
Is the place to go for all kinds of meats.
PATTERSON & MURRAY,
DEALER IN
BOOTS AND SHOES 117 Massachusetts St. CALL AND EXAMINE OUR GOODS.
ELDRIDGE HOUSE BARBER SHOP! 55 Massachusetts Street.
MARK ANTHONY, Proprietor.
The shop is supplied with easy chairs, clean towels, sharp razors and first-class workmen.
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.
LUCIEN PETTINGILL
Has the Largest and Best Assortment of Stoves, Hardware, Cutlery and
SKATES
IN THE CITY. CALL AND SEE HIM.
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REDUCTION SALE! BY L. BULLENE & CO.
While some merchants may be congratulating themselves that they have no more goods than they want for their own use,
We are compelled to Acknowledge the Fact that we Have a Considerable Surplus.
And We Have Determined
THAT WE WILL
BEFORE NEW YEARS DAY!
Convert the aforesaid surplus into cash, and in order to effect this object we are now running a
SPECIAL REDUCTION SALE!
And Making Very Low Prices.
You Need not wait Till After New Years for Bargains in Dress Goods, you can Find Them Now,
AT BULLENES.
REDUCTIONS
REDUCTIONS
REDUCTIONS
REDUCTIONS
In Foreign Dress Goods.
In American Dress Goods
In Wool and Cotton Flannels.
In Cassimeres and Cloths.
In Rhadames and Ottomans,
In Black and Colored Velvets.
In Hosiery, Gloves and Underwear.
In Bleached and Brown Cottons.
REDUCTIONS REDUCTIONS REDUCTIONS REDUCTIONS
In White and Colored Blankets.
In Bed Comforts and Counterpanes.
In Table Linens and Napkins.
In Black and Colored Silks.
In Black and Colored Plushes.
In Bloaks, Dolmans and Ulsters.
In Ginghams, Ticks and Prints.
In Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs.
THIS MORNING
We open a beautiful New Line of
CLOAKS AND DOLMANS.
Nexr Week We Offer Attractive Lines of Holiday Goods L. BULLENE & CO.
UNIVERSITY COURIER
Entered at Lawrence Post Office as Second Class Matter.
VOL. I.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, DECEMBER 16, 1882.
No. 8.
University Courier.
A SEMI-MONTHLY PUBLICATION DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF
THE STUDENTS
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
BOARD OF EDITORS.
EDITORIAL...C. C. DART.
TOPICS...J. D. McLAREN.
LITERARY...E. A. BROWN, ANNA MURPHY.
SCIENTIFIC...L. L. DYCHE.
NORMAL...G. E. ROSE.
EXCHANGE...ALBERT RIFFLE.
LOCAL...GLEN MILLER, MARY GILLMORE.
PERSONAL...CLARA GILLHAM.
MISCELLANY...W. S. WHIRLOW, ELLA V. KEIST.
BUSINESS MANAGERS. EDMOND BUTLER, B. K. BRUCE.
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EDITORIAL.
THE Third Annual Contest between the Oread and Orophilian Societies is at hand, and it is to furnish room for the several contest productions that the space of several of the departments of this issue is either partly or wholly given up to our literary editors. In the perusal of these articles, our readers will become acquainted, to some extent, with the style of thought and literary ability of those who are ranked among the best students of the University. Of the contest itself and of the previous ones, it is doubtless true that they have been directly of great benefit to those who have participated, and indirectly of benefit to the societies as a whole. It is right here that the good results are to be found. While it is very pleasant to "win,"—to obtain the decision of the judges—nevertheless little benefit occurs to the society from this alone. The verdict is rather an arbitrary affair, depending altogether on the taste of the judges. No two sets of judges would decide alike in a matter of this kind. So then, whatever the decision, each society will firmly believe that its representatives did the best and that they should have been declared victors. It is thought that good is being done, that should be the one that is uppermost in the minds of all. Doing this, whichever society wins, all bitterness and hard feeling will be avoided, and the affair will be pleasanter in every respect.
CONTEST PRODUCTIONS.
CAREFUL WORK. Contest Essay by J. D. McLaren, of Orophilian Society.
Carelessness is a crime against humanity. We are to be free from anxious care but never from earnestness. Play and sleep are necessary, that new energy may be formed. But it must be hard play and sound sleep. With tired muscle and weary brain we rest, not idly, but that you and I may go to our next task with more strength and fresher hearts.
Wretchedness, caused by error, afflicts the world. It is our duty to remove the cause. To perfect the world means to perfect ourselves. Our humility may tell us that our work will be insignificant, that despite our idleness or opposition, all will be right in the end. True, but mankind grows better only by the noble actions of men, and our insignificant acts are making the perfection.
Life is action. So far as you are inactive, so far you die, so far you lose individuality and become again mere dust of the dead world. That dust as dust has intrinsic worth, but as a man it is valuable only for its acts. Life is opposed to quiescence. A human being must work, will work. He is either a power for good or a power for evil. Men scorn the idea of neutrality and say: Who is not for the cause is against the cause. Humility must learn that if we do not help the world, we hinder it.
Honest toil is essential, yet alone it will not suffice. The beaver is an honest toiler, but he has no human needs. Whoever is so indolent as to live in this pasture field of the world, satisfying his animal wants and pleasures only, is not worthy the name of man. Using only the talents of a brute, he loses his manhood and becomes a sensual beast. But a man who does not repress his human nature, changes the pasture field to a task garden, and the animal shelter to a home which is a temple of truth and a shrine of character.
In this task garden we are to live, being perfect physically; to enjoy ourselves, being perfect socially; to help others, being perfect humanly. A task must be chosen. From the many callings demanded by the world you are to choose carefully, concernedly, one which will allow to every man the full product of his labor. If your vocation does not do this, you are a human parasite, listlessly idle, consuming as alms the lifejuices of the workers; or a human beast-of-prey, willfully idle, robbing the life-blood of the honest toilers, in the form of large fees, great profits, and much work received for low wages; or else, a non-human sensualist, dwarfing your own soul in animal pleasures.
The choice is for life, and involves your success or failure. Use your mind to collect all possible testimony, and then following the judgment of conscience, go to that work which you believe needs you most. Thus you will gain a clear conscience and a bold heart.
There must be preparation for the life work. Moral wisdom, material knowledge, muscular strength are to
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be gained. This is our working material. Character must be formed, mind trained, muscles made obedient. This is our working skill. As every well performed deed gives added skill, and as that is an increased preparation for the next task, it follows that from birth to death there is continuous preparation. All work, being the result of vital energy must be carried forward in the same way. Hence, in method, all work is one and the same. The law of your work is the law of mine.
Myriads of duties will suggest themselves to you. You cannot fulfill all. Our strength concentrated on one thing may accomplish that; if diffused over many it will accomplish nothing. Since we do but one thing at a time, choose but one duty. Trust mankind for the others. Else your anxious care causes worry, and worry kills more men than work. In to-day's work, as in our lifework, conscience is the best judge. Choose the nearest, for duty like charity, begins at home. To have true success, we must do the simple, commonplace, conscience-ordered work which we are so apt to overlook in our striving for fame. The approbation of men is worth endeavor. But the greatest men are those who have been most trustworthy in the day of small things.
If there should be a snow storm to-night, each man would sweep the snow from the walk in front of his door,—this would be for himself; and then from the side walk,—that would be for the world. He is not to neglect these nearer tasks, that he may strive with the crowd to be the one who shall sweep before the temple of fame. The snow-falls and dust-drifts before his door are his nearest duty, and if he works well at these, his humble residence will become at length a temple of enduring fame.
Our task must be done to-day if ever, for to-morrow there will be new duties, and this must then remain undone. We are not to spend our lives in preparation only. There must be fruits. After all, the start is the hardest. We are in a state of momentum; if momentum of idleness, it will be greater to-morrow and harder to overcome; if momentum of progress, we shall progress faster to-morrow for to-day's work.
The effects of some tasks seem trivial, ephemeral. Hence, it is reasoned, they may be slighted. Just here is the great human fallacy. No action dies, nor can die. Our work is eternal. Its effects outlast the universe, shaping the souls of men. We cannot tell which act is least important, therefore we are to do each accurately, hastening slowly, carefully.
Slighted work is the cause of untold misery. The carelessly formed plan fails of completion. The carelessly trained workman fails of success. The half-stated fact is a hydra-headed lie. The unfinished work once out of our hands cannot be recalled. It is like a locomotive without an engineer,—a wild engine, rushing destructively onward. The effect on our character of weakly-resisted temptations to shirk our tasks is worse yet, for Engineer conscience is manacled by habit, and the result is wrecked human souls. Better not attempt a task than slight it.
Do you dislike the drudgery? There need be no
Are we to be human wrecks? Shall we not do the smallest unseen deed and the most famous one, as well and as carefully as our time will allow? Do you doubt the utility of your work? Doubt can only be removed by action. Careful action requires faith, and forms a habit of thorough work and a liking for it.
drudgery. In a London museum hangs a beautiful painting. The sea and sky and outlines are true to nature. The finish is of quality, not quantity. The picture is powerfully, wonderfully real. An awe-stricken admirer once asked the painter for his methods. Turner replied that it was nine-tenths drudgery. But what was the other tenth? It was Turner's heart in his work, and this changed the nine-tenths of drudgery to the keenest pleasure. Work, with your heart in it, is ennobling. All other is servile drudgery, ignoble, degrading.
Are you weak? Action, will power, is your weapon. A man's strength is in his will, not in his muscles. You remember the story of Hercules' first task, his struggle with the Nemean lion. Hercules fought the lion, conquered it, and thereafter used its hide for a shield. Your nearest ugly duty is your Nemean lion. Meet it, conquer it, and thereafter you can use that victory for armor.
It is easy to be superficial, to offer professions for deeds, words for ideas, to shirk tasks and cover the defects of our work with the whitewash of deceit, which, sooner or later, scales off, exposing our trickery and worthlessness. You will perfect your work at your next leisure. Twice-done work is botched work. There are few second chances. Success consists in fulfilling the first opportunity.
If the truth could not be seen, and the belief that mankind is growing better could not be entertained, it would even then be the duty of every one to retard a terrible movement toward misery, and if careful work will cause progression, it will also retard retrogression. It seems to me that to lose the hope that mankind is growing better, to lose faith in humanity, is the greatest evil that can befall a man. If the world is growing worse, he is growing worse. To lose faith in humanity is to lose faith in one's self. In our small share of the great human struggle for pure hearts and honest deeds, you and I have need of this hope. Already, through some thousands of years, humanity, thus cheered, has been gaining victory after victory over wrong, and wretchedness has given way to happiness; until to-day this world is a joyous world, worth living in to one who has faith in the final victory. It is for us to help win that victory.
With our earnest toil there must be earnest pleasure and earnest rest. We are to enjoy all the animal happiness that the beaver enjoys, and the utmost of human pleasure besides. The choicest food, the richest clothing, the best shelter, the truest beauty, the noblest deeds are ours if we work for them, carefully.
But in these things alone man has no lasting pleasure. He may never reach the perfection which would satisfy him, and even that would be ephemeral, dying with the universe. Man is eternal. Hence his greatest pleasure is in striving to perfect himself. He can do this only by being true to himself, doing honest work at the command of his conscience, and thus forming character, the immortal will, the soul. A noble character is perfect faith in the eternal wisdom of things. This faith, through its works, will remove the mountain of human misery, not in an instant nor at one resolve, but little by little, blow upon blow, shovelful by shovelful, nearest duty and next duty, until there is a broad level road to the noblest manhood.
I wish that we might stamp indelibly on our memories the fact that careful work is the only honest work,that truth is the only safe ground, that all which our hands
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find to do must be done with all our might or not attempted. Then let us go to our next task with earnestness, and as we work in the field of action chosen for us by Providence, may all our deeds be accurate, careful deeds, and our character such that they will be well done, and ourselves be faithful servants. Thus our nearest duty will prove our greatest blessing; and, as the reward of faithfulness in a few things, we shall enter, here, into the fulness of earthly joy; and hereafter, into the perfect manhood.
THE THEATER.
Contest Essay by Miss Cara E. Fellows, of Oread Society.
A mighty force for good when changed in its direction becomes most potent for evil. The locomotive winding through fertile valleys and around mountains, carrying its freight of human souls, annihilating space, is indeed the embodiment of physical force directed to a noble purpose. But when the terrible collision comes and hundreds of lives are blotted out we look with horror upon the forces thus misapplied.
The noblest qualities of man, when perverted, are the vilest. The works of the poet and the musician, all admirable in themselves, have been made to serve the basest purposes. A notable example of this fact may be found in the theater, now looked upon as a noble institution leading to the highest intellectual and moral culture, again loaded with opprobrium as the embodiment of all that is vicious, it forms a worthy subject for our consideration.
In ancient Greece, the home of intellect and beauty, where strength of arm was second to strength of mind, and where superiority depended not upon the number of followers one could lead into the field, but upon sagacity and wisdom joined to a noble activity, poetry flourished in its purest, grandest expression. One school arose, was developed, and passed away only to give place to another more beautiful and comprehensive, until Greek literature reached its culminating point in the Attic drama. The theater was a powerful agent in promoting general culture. Attendance was enjoined as a sacred duty. No production could be brought before the public until judges appointed by the state, had examined it and had pronounced it worthy. The representations were of the loftiest subjects. The Athenians felt when witnessing them that they were beholding the persons of the gods and heroes of their race. What did the stage accomplish for Athens? The Greek tragedy brought before a vast audience the great features of their civil and religious history—the majestic Apollo in his temple at Delphi, the goddess Athene in the act of founding the Areopagus, the profane king paying the terrible penalty for his sacrilige—all in a grandly, simple form, harmonized by choral music and dance. The picture had an ideal beauty, and for the Greeks a deep reality. They seemed to be viewing the origin of those sacred rites so dear to every loyal heart. The influence of the Attic drama could not be other than religious and moral. Eschylus, Sophocles and Euripides so taught ethics and religion that the stage in the Athenian democracy must be compared to the pulpit in modern times. It was never frivolous nor debasing. Beneath the shadow of the Parthenon, and of Minerva herself, the free people sat down, as Eschylus say: "Under the wings of the gods." Athens, torn and shattered by civil wars and domestic dissensions, has passed away. Her magnificent columns and massive walls are in ruins. Her former glory is insulted, and her sanctuaries are profaned by the presence of the barbarous Turk. But her drama remains. Many grand productions have been lost, but those that time has spared are priceless reliques both for their exquisite beauty and for the knowledge they give us of the genius of the Greek mind.
Rome presents a far different picture. Seeds of decay had taken root in the empire before literature had reached any considerable development. The Roman drama had very little influence upon the manners and morals of the people. It was wholly of foreign origin. An exotic, subsisting on the patronage of a few great men. The common life and interests of her citizens inclined them very little toward intellectual pleasure. Triumph after triumph produced in them a taste for gorgeous exhibitions, ill-satisfied by the poetry and action of the stage. The bloody sports of the gladiatorial games created in them a craving for fiercest excitements. To meet with approval from audiences good taste was sacrificed to strange and meaningless delineations. Brilliant shows were adapted to please the eye and not the mind nor the heart. But even here we find the theater simply following public taste, not guiding nor directing.
When we turn to the study of our own literature we find every shade of opinion in regard to the merits of the drama. In the age of Elizabeth, dramatic art reached a high degree of cultivation. It represents the life of that period with all its virtues and all its vices. But we should not apply the present standard of morals to the stage of Shakespeare. We should rather compare his drama with the morals of that epoch. High and low life were permeated with vice. Though we find immoralities in Shakespeare, they are not clothed in fascinating garb. On the contrary, the virtuous seem more attractive in contrast with the vicious. The one he rewards, the other meets with swift retribution. The plays of Shakespeare must have been a positive aid promoting morality, for they were far in advance of contemporary society. It is so surprising that a popular writer at such a time should have left productions as pure as those of Shakespeare. His influence can hardly be overestimated. If the writings of those who received their inspiration from him, were removed from our literature, it would suffer irreparable loss. He wrote almost exclusively for the stage. Even if the theater had not existed, such a genius would have found expression in some form. But his greatest talent must have been lost. To be just, we should give to the stage the credit of drawing out his prolific powers and of giving to the world works of immortal genius.
We can scarcely imagine a mind that is not widened and cultivated by a study of the great dramas, the richest fruits of the world's brightest and brilliantest men. It is the reality of things present to the imagination that makes these writings so exquisite, so bold, and yet so true. A great dramatic poet, actuated by a strong and noble purpose may make the soul of his verse become the soul of the people. He should therefore work with all diligence to attain the utmost perfection that he may elevate and ennoble his audience.
Easily and pleasantly we may learn the history of a people with their peculiar forms of worship, their customs. and their modes of life by studying their drama. If then, so much may be gained by merely reading these
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master-pieces, how much more may we obtain from seeing them presented on the stage. It requires slight observation and a passing acquaintance with the history of the stage to recognize the fact that of all public amusements, the art of acting is the most intellectual. A superior actor must necessarily have rare natural gifts as well as a liberal education. Both nature and art must unite in him to produce excellence. He must be apt at comprehending character and by thorough self-study must become acquainted with those flickering impulses upon which the progress and interest of the play depend. He must be acquainted with the storms and commotions of human passions. This power he can obtain only from a study of actual life. He must also be able to reproduce his own conceptions to the minds of others. In a true dramatic artist these subtile qualities and delicate attainments are combined.
There are certain classes who will not be deprived of the theater by any means. Crying it down as an evil institution may drive from it the better classes, those who would be least liable to suffer injury from any objectionable representation. The lower classes would still continue to attend. The play must be made to suit their taste. The representations must not repel them by their purity. The theater will stoop to gratify the tastes or rather the passious of the most degraded. Those who cater to the public will provide amusement in accordance with public taste.
What, then, is to be done with the theater? It has a vital existence and cannot be disregarded. The theater is irresistible. It must be organized. The people demand public amusements. More than once the overscrupulous Puritan has brought the heavy hand of law against the theater, but it has as frequently broken out in a popular re-action, with no perceptible change wrought upon it, unless per chance to take a lower position in the social scale. Have we not a duty to perform toward it? Is it not worthy of the consideration of thoughtful men and women? If it is allowed to go on without the attention and guidance of those whose influence would tend to purify it, it will not improve, but will truely become a source of evil. It may with proper care become a powerful agent in promoting popular intelligence. In this country, while pulpits were upholding slavery, the theater was made to preach abolition, and contributed in a wonderful way to the education of public sentiment.
The time may come when it will be a recognized fact that the progress and culture of a people depend upon its diversions as well as upon its occupations, and the interests of a national art are not unworthy of the solicitude of a thoughtful statesman.
DEBATE.
AFFIRMATIVE. Wilson Sterling, Oread Society.
Question—Resolved, "That Republicanism will be the ultimate form of government."
My opponent will concede that the best government is the one which finally prevails. We believe men will sometime acknowledge the truth and agree to be ruled by it; that is, to submit to the true and natural form of government. What is this true and natural form? Is it monarchy or democracy? Is it aristocracy, the rule of the few, or is it the rule of the many? Let us examine briefly the grounds upon which the democratic republic bases its claims.
In the first place, it is most consistent with the rights of the individual. Democracy holds that all men have certain inherent rights which society is bound to protect and which can be taken away only for cause. Other systems claim that society grants those rights and may at any time revoke them. This is the fundamental and essential difference. Every man is, by common right and by the law of God, a free man, and is entitled to the full enjoyment of liberty. In the moral government of the world all men stand on an equal footing. No respect is paid to rank or fortune. Every man rests on his own merits and by them he must stand or fall. Since all are equal in the sight of Divinity, who shall dare to say they shall not be equal in the sight of men? Freedom is not a gift to be bestowed by any man, but it is the inherent right of every individual. The republic alone gives these rights their due prominence.
As long as human nature shall be selfish, there will be danger of those in power overstepping their rights. Since the organization of society the ambition of men has been held in check only by popular opposition. Where the people have been powerless to oppose, iron-heeled tyranny has ground all beneath its feet. The history of aristocracy is a standing record of the fallibility of man. The uncontrolled exercise of power in the hands of the few has ever proved detrimental to the interests of the many. History, as well as common sense, proves that magistrates, chosen for the good of the whole people, should be liable to the inspection and restriction of the whole. Rulers are prone to err through selfishness and ambition. It is necessary that some check be imposed on the exercise of their power. There can be no more potent counterpoise to the designs of ambitious men than a vast multitude that hates and fears ambition.
The whole people cannot be supposed to judge amiss on essential points in government, because if they decide in favor of themselves their decision is just, since they thus contribute to the general welfare and advance the public good. The potentates of Europe have, in times past, deceived their subjects by this sophism. "If a question of difference arise between a prince and his subjects, the latter cannot decide it, for that would be setting up judge and party in the same person." But despite the sophistries of magnates, Europe's sturdy sons have kept battering at the walls of feudal despotism until they have broken down many of the barriers that withheld them from their rights, and have reduced the power of their princes to a mere shadow. This work is destined to go on until the poorest peasant between the Caspian Sea and the Bay of Biscay shall dare to stand up before the proudest prince and say, "God made me, too."
The republic promotes the highest development. Man is progressive. One of the strongest demands of his nature is room for expansion. His spirit revolts when he sees himself barred from the greatest possibilities by the inequalities of his political condition. The highest honors of the state should be attainable by her humblest sons. This democratic condition is the strongest incentive to the most strenuous effort. Genius is encouraged to fit itself to take the lead. Why does the simple knowledge that a man was a citizen of Athens in her democratic days create an immediate interest in our minds? Because we know he had every opportunity
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for expansion. This is why a handful of Athenians two thousand years ago are more interesting than all the millions of their contemporaries.
The republic insures the best government. Passing by the questions of inherent rights and of development, we are confronted by the fact that government is a powerful machine, that incompetency in officials is an earnest for failure, that brains as well as honor are necessary to the state. Every country demands two things: Her best men and their best work in official positions. If these can be attained, government will be well nigh perfect. On this point the opponents of popular government are accustomed to point with derision to the tyranny of party rule. This is, indeed, a fact to be lamented and deplored. But popular governments are less liable to fail from this cause than other systems can be. No country has ever been free from party strife. England suffered infinitely more in the Wars of the Roses, in which the people had no interest at stake, than she ever suffered through any popular movement. With her broad and liberal aristocracy to-day, she is confused and troubled by parties no less than her democratic neighbors. There seems to be no immediate escape from this condition of things. But the republic offers the most reasonable solution to the problem. Its very foundations are fixed on public intellectual culture. Recognizing the fact that ideas govern the world, it rests its hope on universal education. In this it differs from every aristocratic system that ever existed. They furnish enlightenment to the higher classes, but not to the lower. Enlightenment is the knowledge of truth. Truth is mighty. Once let the true solution of a problem be reached and it spontaneously compels universal assent. The solution of any moral or political question forthwith becomes an undisputed rule of action from which no one can ever free himself. In the anarch of opinion now prevailing on many points of interest to society, we may confidently hope that with the dominion of reason will also come the reign of justice.
Many Americans look with a kind of reverence upon what is called "Constitutional Monarchy." Such a government is that of England. They assert that it is more efficient and more permanent than the republic; that is, that heads of departments retain their positions longer, and are thus able to render more valuable service. The difference between an absolute and a constitutional monarchy is that in the latter the king is limited in the exercise of his authority by ministers who are responsible; that is, are subject to impeachment and removal for maladministration. In England these ministers are chosen by the sovereign from the dominant party in the House of Commons. Here party spirit runs high, and ministers are chosen, not for their executive ability, but for their party influence in the House. This exposes the country to all the evils of party tyranny. For an example of permanence, take the conduct of the war-office which fairly illustrates the working of the system. From 1762 to 1868 there were thirty-four administrations in this department. Of these thirty-four, eleven lasted less than one year each; five others less than two years; five others less than three years. Only three of the thirty-four lasted longer than six years. Can any republic present a worse record?
comment. The complaints of oppression among her poor are threatening like the latent forces of a volcano. Among her subjects thousands of women and children, scarcely heeded, cry for bread. Away with a respected and venerable aristocracy that has no ear of mercy for want and misery! But their woes shall have an end. On every hand they talk of revolution. Her statesmen are perplexed and fearful of the future. France and America, on the other hand, with the improvement of their systems, look forward confidently to imperial greatness.
There is no better guide to the success of a government than the condition of the governed. The discontent of England's lower orders is a subject of frequent
Nations in their eras of progress have always advanced toward a more popular form of government. There is no surer index to the future than the history of the past. From feudal times there has been one continued contest between aristocracy and the people. The true history of the English people is the story of this contest. The virtues of her kings have not placed among the leading powers of the world, but the indomitable spirit of the sturdy sons of soil. England is a great nation exactly as her people have asserted and attained their rights. Her greatness is a democratic greatness, and her progress a democratic progress. So it is with every power in Europe. France has thrown off the last vestige of royalty. True, she has reached her present condition through misery, crime, and bloodshed; but her crimes are justly laid at the doors of her kings, not at her people's. Her progress since the foundation of the republic is a worthy comment on the success of republican principles. Her power as a nation in Europe is due to the completeness of her democratic institutions.
The opposition of royalty may have served as a proper check upon popular presumption, but progress has been uniformly in one and the same direction, toward popular intelligence and popular power. That the tide of progress should turn backward, that an almost effete sy.tem, with which the people have been struggling for centuries to secure their liberties, should be re-instated, is contrary to all the lessons of history. The world moves. Republican principles are irresistible. Reason and justice must reign. Their dominion will be assured in the perfect republic.
NEGATIVE.
W. H. Johnson, of Orophilan Society.
The rights of the people secured and defended is the true object of all national supremacy, and the struggle for their acquirement characterizes the history of every country. Kingdoms, empires, and republics have suffered and even perished in the conflict. Unexampled revolutions and civil wars producing misery untold have been undergone. The people have ever been ready and willing to array themselves against the arm of oppression in defence of that which is dearest to all. In some cases the condition of society has been improved; while in others, the way was opened for greater injustice. To alleviate the wrongs of the people has been the great problem, and that government which does this will be lasting.
The question states it thus: Resolved, "That Republicanism will be the ultimate form of government."
There are just three points that I wish to establish to refute the argument of the affirmative. First, that the accumulation of wealth is hostile to popular government; second, that the natural tendency of republican
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forms drifts towards aristocracy; third, that a constitutional monarchy is more sensitive to the will of the people than republicanism.
A supremacy that is sound in theory will not always establish itself in practice. The manners and customs of the people must be taken into consideration. The general intelligence and moral inclination of the popular will determine the practicability of any form of government. Republicanism never had and never can have any lasting security where moral degeneracy in politics and social inequality exist.
Disorganization has been a chief cause of the destruction of all forms of government, and republics are not the least liable to its pernicious influence. This difficulty lies in the management of political affairs. The people act through representatives, whom our forefathers doubtless thought would always be chosen from a superior class of men, who would be loyal to their trust; but the evil has manifested itself, and grown to immense proportions. In all history, oppression and disunion can be traced, directly or indirectly, to the influence of capital. It, more than any other element, tends to destroy that unity which ought to exist in national affairs. Republican forms are not fortified against it. Favors are bought. Bribery and eloquence are employed to influence the suffrages of the poor and ignorant, and the people become tools in the hands of ambitious office-seekers for the acquirement of personal ends. Winning public favor becomes a business. The rights of the people are usurped, and that freedom, which republicanism promises so positively to maintain, is supplanted in a great measure by the control of wealth. All this is a sign of weakness and evil.
Republican Rome Illustrates vividly the exhausting influence and fickleness of this foe to such institutions. The revolution which caused her overthrow received its first development in the attempt to adjust the wrongs arising from the usurpation of the rich and oppressions of the poor. These vices had grown to such proportions that none but the wealthy could rise to political distinction, since no others could command the suffrages of the populace. Such drift of affairs have, invariably, ended in civil dissensions and the complete prostration of law and order. Here are the elements of revolution. Here is the bane of Republicanism, which has been resorted to for control since the birth of party government.
"The natural tendency of republican forms drifts towards aristocracy."
That supremany, which ever has in view the "rights of the people," cannot foster political rings and corporations which so effectually corrupt the elective franchise.
From what has been said, we may infer that the accumulation of wealth has a tendency to centralize power in the hands of the few, and the more thoroughly this is done, the nearer it approaches an aristocracy.
The manner in which political affairs are carried on in this country illustrate this fact very forcibly. Fraudulent means are resorted to by those in power in order to favor their personal friends. Appointments are made from partisan considerations, for some act of kindness received, not from worth.
There is a law of self-aggrandizment, united with the cunning of politicians, which imposes upon the people themselves, and this increases as the country grows in wealth.
A worthy politician says: "Republicanism leads to aristocracy and autocracy in politics worse than absolute monarchy." Hamilton recognized this fact as it existed in our constitution, and for that reason favored another form of government. Our officers, the chief executive not excepted, are not elevated beyond the reach of party constituents, and are prejudiced more or less by them. Serious danger may arise from this alone. Petty jealousy between rival factions, deeds of violence and a lack of confidence in the government will grow out of it, and create disrespect for law and break the unity of national affairs.
That form of government, whatever be its denomination, which is the most sensitive to the intelligent will of the people, and maintains an equilibrium among all orders will be the ultimate form.
The third point that I wish to establish is this: "That a constitutional monarchy is more sensitive to the will of the people than republicanism."
The last fifty years of English history is a model of reforms in behalf of the people. They enjoy religious freedom. A national system of education has been established. The remarkable and indefensible abuses of the representation are tolerated no more. Moderation has distinguished all the measures of the legislature.
Her history is one of a monarchy under which the people have acquired all the rights of a republic. Such is the liberal and progressive policy of her government. In some respects it is one of the rarest ideals of republicanism, while on the other hand, the state enjoys all the security of an ancient monarchy. But constitutional government, while it has in a great measure, withdrawn the monarch from that personal exercise of power, has relieved him from party conflicts and from responsibility for unpopular measures. He is associated with no party. He is under obligations to no combination for his tenure of office; thereby he can hold an even balance between rival statesmen.
As far as absolute power is concerned, he is more limited than the President of the United States; because the government of England is virtually in the hands of the ministers who are appointed by the crown from the party that has the majority in Parliament; while in this country the Cabinet has no power except through the President. The ministers are appointed almost entirely upon merit; and when any measure of that body is defeated, they are expected to resign, and with the advice of the leader of the opposing party, a new one is appointed to fill its place.
Thus we see that the English government is a structure of checks and balances, sensitive to the will of the people, yet associating loyalty with patriotism, and a respect for law and order, of which the crown is the symbol.
It is customary in this free country of ours to look with withering scorn upon anything that approaches royalty; to recognize it as a restraint upon liberty, and to denounce it as incompatible with the rights of humanity; but the old animosity will subside when a few more years shall have been added to our history, bringing with them the fruits of a supremacy pregnant with party strife and trampled rights. For I thoroughly believe that republicanism has reached its climax in this country and will weaken as the resources become more nearly exhausted. It was begun when the people existed in simplicity of manners and customs, and as they
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advance beyond this, stronger ties are needful to bind society together.
Republican government never has been successful when applied to a nation already developed. France has tried it, at one time a government, than which no other in Europe appeared more firmly established, and after ninety years of revolutions without liberty, her destinies are still hanging in the balance. After civil wars and multiplied experiments in republican institutions, who shall venture to forecast her political future?
The fame of democratic Athens has filled the world, but this was only the case of a single brilliant city. a fit comparison to a great country like this or England. Her renown is the product of a single century, and all her wisdom and glory did not prevent her premature decay.
The rapid progress of this country is sometimes attributed to her government, but it is not wholly true, and if it were, that would not prove a similar advancement inconsistent with other forms. Our national growth is due to the favorable surroundings, climate, fertility of soil, and natural resources. With these advantages it would be surprising had we not made remarkable improvement. But as the country becomes more thickly settled, and the resources more thoroughly developed, the struggles for superiority between man and man will increase, and the looseness of our governmental ties will add bitterness to the conflict.
In conclusion, republicanism is ideal, not practical. It has been supported this evening upon the supposition that character is universal among men, in which case any form of government would be superfluous. But the people live, and our object is to secure for them their rights and liberty, the highest human conception of which is loyalty to law.
GENIUS OF ENGLISH NATIONALITY.
Contest Oration by F. D.Hutchings, Oread Society.
Along the shores of the Black and Caspian Seas lived the Aryan race centuries before the birth of Christ. As by the natural increase the country became too thickly inhabited the stronger seized the lands of the weaker leaving them the alternative of finding other habitations or perishing. According to Herodotus in the seventh century before Christ, we find the Scythians, one branch of this people, crossing the Araxes, invading the country of the Kimmerians and for the first time in history appearing in Europe. Arriving in what is now Southern Russia, they ceased from their wanderings and settled down. Soon joined by others of the same nation they so prospered in their new homes that Darius, King of Persia, in the sixth century B.C., considered them of sufficient importance to attempt their subjugation, his victorious career receiving its first marked check. At this time the Scythians appear to have been a hardy bold people, very barbarous in many of their customs, but still possessing remarkable qualities for an uncivilized community. Eschylus calls them the well governed nation; Homer says the Scythians are the most just of men. It is thus that our Saxon ancestors are first introduced upon the historic stage. Here in the very infancy of the nation we have indications of what may be called the genius of the race, social justice, the natural accompaniment of personal freedom. This glimpse given by the Greek writers is the only reference to them in history till Eutropius speaks of the Saxon
pirates swooping down from their homes along the North Sea upon the sunny fields of France. From that time, till the conquering multitudes under Charlemagne swept over their country, the records of their valorous deeds are found in the annals of the chronicler and the songs and ballads of nearly every nation.
While the Goths, their neighbors and kinsmen, were gathering strength and discipline preparatory to moving down in a living avalanche under Alaric, on the tottering Roman Empire, the Saxons cultivated their naval power, and like the uncertain 'will o' the wisp' they danced over the sea plying their piratical trade. During one of these expeditions a small band, either driven by storm or attracted by chance of booty, landed on the shores of England. Their arrival was timely for the British king, who immediately employed them against the Picts and Scots, then threatening his kingdom. Success crowned their efforts. More of their countrymen were invited over and in a short time their strength was sufficient to arouse the jealousy of the natives. An unsuccessful attempt was made to expel them, when the Saxons, making peace with the Scots, turned their victorious arms against their former friends and, after a brief struggle, succeeded in effecting a permanent settlement. From that moment the fate of the Britons was sealed. They were assailed by the intruders with all the doggedness that has characterized the race since and slowly but surely driven back, their lands occupied and those unfortunate enough to become prisoners reduced to slavery.
But the Saxon occupation of the country was not destined to be undisputed. The Danes or Northmen soon appeared and for the next 300 years the contest was waged with varying success, for a short period the Danes securing complete possession of the country. In 1066 the Saxons were at last subdued by the Normans and compelled to undergo the indignities that always fall to the lot of the weaker in a semi-barbarous age.
In tracing the course of the Saxons thus far there has always been an element of uncertainty, owing to the lack of reliable authorities, but from this time uncertainty ceases. We may follow the progress of freedom, from its then obscure beginnings to its present perfection, as we can watch the budding and blooming of a rare flower. Freedom is indigenous to Saxon soil. From their Scythian ancestors, years before the humble Galilean spoke to the world, down the cycling ages, across continents and seas, it was brought and planted on the British Isle to bloom and blossom in a southern profusion.
The Normans by physical strength conquered the Saxons, but their spirit was as undaunted as when they roved the sea fearless and free as the wind. It bent beneath the load of a tyrant but never broke. Such a people could not be subdued and as the lapsing years shrouded the remembrance of their defeat in oblivion the old haired died out between the races. The conqueror and conquered met on the soil that was holy to them both—the land of their homes. In defense of a principle dear to all men—liberty. In that hour, fraught with endless good or endless evil for mankind, the Norman gladly accepted the Saxon as his equal. The Saxon forgot the injuries of the past and hand in hand with his subjugator of a century back sought but for the good of the future. In that moment not as Saxon or Norman but as Englishmen they maintained their rights,
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defying not only the threats of their king but the anathemas of the pope, to them the representative of Heaven. The Great Charter was granted and with that as a text they have moved onward and upward, often bending to the exigencies of the time, but amidst all the tumults of a thousand years never once has their restless energy wearied in its onward march toward the consummation of a true and perfect freedom.
Magna Charta, Religious Toleration, Reform Bill, one by one they have been wrested from king, church, and nobles till now the English Constitution stands before the world, the survivor of a hundred conflicts, unique in its conception and grand in its completion. No Spanish Inquisition re-echoing to the dying groans of its victims; no French Revolution with its blood-stained guillotine; no Russian Nihilism reckoning with midnight assassinations are left like specters in its path. But strewn along its course are the blasted hopes of ambition and the abortive assaults of tyrants. Neither could subvert it, and now as we stand on the brink of the twentieth century, gazing across the unknown ocean of time toward eternity, can we say that the descendant of the Saxon has accomplished his destiny, that his lofty head shall be bowed to the dust and his name mingled with the forgotten memories of the past?
Governments have risen, lived out their span of usefulness, and passed away, making but a ripple in the great sea of human affairs and leaving only scattered debris to mark the place where they once towered in all their glory. Their little part in the mighty world's drama was played and they were heard no more. But there has passed in the dreams of philosopher and philanthropist visions of a united humanity, when wars and rumors of wars shall cease in the dawning of eternal peace. As we cast our eyes back over the past a little band, just visible, starts from the Asian meadows moving ever toward the Occident. The Persian arrayed in the magnificence of the East, the Roman bristling with the strength of the West, and the Dane terrible in his ferocious courage assail it. Undaunted it passes on its way ever announcing freedom to the nations, till now, behold, we look abroad and its standard and speech never cease to salute the flaming chariot of day. Again the vision of poet and philosopher rises before us and the awakening hope of the heart draws the shadowy form out from the mist of night into the light of an assured and glorious dawn.
JOHN QUINGY ADAMS.
Contest Oration by Fred A, Stocks, Orophilian Society.
The advancement of civilization and enlightenment of mankind is due to those men who, sacrificing personal ambition, have battled manfully for the right. In all the great circles of the world's history when everything was hanging in the balance and needed but a breath to turn the scale, some man has come forth who checked the impending ruin and gave a new impetus to progress.
There is grandeur in moral firmness, in the determination to do right at the sacrifice of position, fortune, and friends, that lifts one above the common crowd and gives to his words a power that attracts the attention and moulds the thought of future generations. We all admire the patriotism of those who braved shot and shell for their country; we admire the statesmen who against overwhelming opposition and the possibility of political ostracism manfully contend for principles that
will give the greatest good to all. We Americans need not turn back the pages of history far to find the name of one eminent among such noble men.
When the American patriots first began to cry out against the wrongs of the mother country, when Otis "had sounded the trumpet of the revolution," and Patrick Henry hurled defiance at the King of England; when the spark of war was growing brighter and brighter and was almost ready to burst into a blaze, John Quincy Adams was born. "The cradle hymns of the child were the songs of liberty." Reared in the hot-bed of the revolution his youthful mind was filled with the grand ideas of liberty. While but yet a child it was the custom of his mother to climb with him the high granite hills near his home and there listening to the sounds of conflict on Bunker Hill, and watching the flaming ruins of Charlestown repeat to him those beautiful lines of Collins-
'How sleep the brave who sink to rest By all their country's wishes blest.'
What wonder that he was a patriot! That he was inspired with so much of what is known as "the spirit of 76." Imbued with this spirit, which lead the colonists to revolt, he began life with the sincere determination to do all in his power to attain union at home, free the people from all foreign entanglements, and win for them an honorable place among the nations of the earth. With broad and liberal ideas obtained by an intercourse with the learned men of both continents, he was not hampered by the narrowness of ideas which restrained so many of the patriots of the revolution, but quickly saw the present needs of the country and endeavored to shape the policy of the government so that its future might be a success. In the uncertainty of the present, when a change in affairs may forever blast the political advancement of men, we are apt to lose sight of the high mark for which we were striving and content ourselves with the advancement of private interests to the detriment of the welfare and prosperity of the public at large. The desire to be always on the popular side has destroyed the usefulness of some of the greatest men our country has ever had, and often well nigh proved disastrous to the nation itself. This man, pre-eminent in ability, possessing a profound knowledge of our internal and foreign affairs, inheriting an influence from his father, had he been less devoted to principle, he might have risen higher in the public estimation than he did, but he would have died without making that grand struggle for human progress and human liberty which endears him in the hearts of the people at the present time, and will last when the memory of his more popular and brilliant contemporaries has passed into insignificance.
With the adoption of the constitution we found ourselves alone among all the nations of the earth in offering universal suffrage to mankind. But the officers and soldiers of France, who had mingled in the contest, carried home the seeds of freedom and scattered them broadcast over a field ready to receive them. Ground down by an iron-heeled despotism for centuries, the French people eagerly grasped at this straw and created a revolution, such as the world has never known before or since.
When the pent-up flames of revolution burst forth at the very portals of the governments of the Old World, when the French King had lost his throne, and then his head, when the clarion notes of freedom were resound-
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ing throughout the length and breadth of the continent, then the monarchies of Europe became alarmed. Headed by England the "allied powers" began that series of bloody wars for the extirpation of democracy in France, which ended only when St. Helena received its lonely exile. This contest was watched with breathless interest by our countrymen, but with entirely different feelings. One party saw in the struggle of the French a struggle in behalf of the same principles for which we had fought, and thought that we should aid her by all means in our power. The other was alarmed at the anarchial tendencies the revolution had created and favored England and her allies.
At this critical crisis, when our relations with foreign countries had to be determined with the greatest care acuteness and foresight, Washington saw in the younger Adams a man of deep political sagacity, familiar with the languages and customs of foreign courts, one who would sustain the credit of the nation and carry out his policy of strict neutrality. Entering upon his duties at a time when all Europe was at war, he was surrounded by difficulties and embarrassments on every hand. How well he sustained the honor and dignity of our country, how well he resented every insult offered to her, how watchful his vigilance to advance our cause and secure for us "a decent respect among the nations of the earth," the archives of our country will amply testify. And how well his efforts were appreciated by the government is seen in the fact that at different times he was appointed minister to The Hague, Lisbon, Berlin, St. Petersburg and St. James.
His long continued foreign service and his position at the head of Monroe's Cabinet for eight years made him in every respect capable of filling that high position to which he was called. Entering upon the arduous duties of the Presidency he prosecuted them with all the diligence and assiduity for which he was noted. He endeavored to preserve peace at home and abroad; develop the internal resourses of the country; encourage domestic manufactures; increase the facility of intercourse between the different States, and in every way that a sincere desire for the advancement of the people could suggest, further the welfare and prosperity of the nation.
Leaving the Presidency full of years spent in the service of his country and blessed with an ample fortune, he determined to seek the quiet and rest of private life. But a far different fate awaited him. The brightest page of his already brilliant history was still to be written. Yielding to the call of duty, governed by no motive except a simple desire to serve his country and promote the well-being of his fellow men, he entered the Lower House of Congress. Here he was tried as never before. It was here that he endeavored to make our country in fact, as it was in name, "the land of the free" and "the home of the oppressed."
The most powerful man in the House, he began a masterly fight for the right of petition and against human slavery. It was in this struggle that his grand independence, his determination to do right against all odds, threats of expulsion and assassination, shone forth with a splendid lustre.
While John C. Calhoun in the Senate was battling for principles that he firmly believed to be true, daring to stake all upon those principles and be raised by their success or buried in their ruins if they failed; while other
statesmen were vacillating, striving with all their power to ride upon the popular wave. John Quincy Adams was striking hard and heavy blows for freedom, championing with all his great eloquence the right of the people to be heard by their representative when they chose to speak in condemnation of slavery, risking life, friends everything that his cause might be advanced.
On the 18th of May, 1836, the infamous "Gag Rule" was passed. By this action every resolution, memorial, or petition relating in any manner whatever to slavery without being printed or referred must be laid upon the table. At the opening of every succeeding session Mr. Adams moved that this rule be abolished.
One by one as the years went by the cohorts of slavery gave way before the incessant attacks of Adams and his colleagues, until in 1845 the resolution was rescinded, the freedom of debate and petition was restored, and Adams said, "God be praised, the seal is broken, the door is open."
As a fitting end to the glorious work of Mr. Adams' life nothing could be more sublime than his advocacy of the freedom of the "Amistad" slaves. Cinque and thirty other Africans had been stolen from their native land by a Spanish slaver, they had killed the captain and his crew, floated into the waters of the United States, when they were claimed by the President in behalf of the Spanish authorities. In the name of justice, without solicitation or the hope of reward, he pleaded for the freedom of those poor barbarian negroes who were so unjustly held in thralldom. With a halo of noble deeds, done in days gone by, clustering around him, he pleaded as he had never pleaded before. And he was successful. Cinque and Grabbo returned to their native home in Africa and told of the land where even the negro received justice. That was the grandest deed in the grand life of that grand man.
On the 22nd of February,1848,this great-hearted hero passed away. He had made his last fight for liberty. He saw her cause advancing and growing brighter and brighter, he saw humanity and progress coming hand in hand to the rescue,and perhaps in his last moments he saw the emancipation of the slaves, as with a smile on his lips he murmured "This is the last of earth, I am content."
"A soul supreme in each hard instance tried,
"A soul supreme in each hard instance tried, Above all pain, all passion and all pride, The rage of power, the blast of public breath, The lust of lucre and the dread of death."
LOCALS.
H. J. Rushmer has by his recent visit to New York secured by far the finest collection of fine diamonds, watches, clocks, and silver ware ever seen in this city, and while in the East took every advantage the market offered, and as a consequence, can offer to intending purchasers inducements which cannot be offered by any other house in the city.
Mr. Rushmer expects to sustain his well deserved reputation for honesty and fair dealing. Always carrying the largest stock and of the best goods. Parties wishing something nice in his line can surely be suited by him.
Since the arrival of the winter stock at Mrs. Gardner's the rush still increases. At this place you will find a special line of new and stylish beaver hats.
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The Courier wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Phi Delta Theta has evidently taken up a residence in K. S. U.
Neat pins.
Caps, scarfs.
And underwear.
I with you all to know.
Are at Bromelsie!'s depot;
In style so rare.
You'd laff.
And win—by buying.
Hugh Richards shook hands with old friends on Monday.
Winter gloves at Bromelsick's.
Caps in all styles and at all prices at Bromelsick's.
Beta Theta Pi out did all previous efforts in the banquet to tee I. C.'s on the 8.h inst.
Have you noticed Mrs. Gardner's show windows with the beautiful display of holiday goods? The K. S. U. girls can feast their optics.
Get your photos at Meijer's.
The Courier, ever ready for enterprise, has taken a column in the Daily Tribune, and will publish every evening the day's doings at the University.
If you went New Years cards call at Bates & Field's. Silk mufflers at Bromelsick's.
Profs. Glced. Carauth, and Williams will address the State Teachers' Association during the holidays.
Holiday pictures at Mettner's.
For satisfaction in photo work go to Mettner's.
Our cotemporary local, Fred Stocks, has been suffering with a slight ill position for some time.
If you want Florentine statuary for wedding or birthday gifts call at Bates & Field's.
If you want photograph albums call at Bates & Field's.
The preparatory students have organized a literary society with W. P.Blair as president.
Large size pannel pictures at Mettner's.
A dozen new handkerchief odors just received at the South End Drug Store.
John Sullivan come up from Kansas City this afternoon to attend the concert.
Bates & Field have received a new and quite artistic line of note books suitable for taking lecture memoranday.
Pictures and picture games at Bates & Field's. Pen keives of all grades at Bates & Field's.
Each member of the physic class is required to write an essay of two thousand words on Sound.
Look at those handsome odor cases at the South End Drug Store.
The following appointments were announced by the Faculty this morning for the entertainment. February 22nd: Senior orations—P. B. Russell and Miss Annie Murphy. Junior essays—George B. Watson and Miss Agnes Emery. Sophomore declaimer-B. K. Bruce. Freshman declaimer-J. B. Chamberlain.
Students who cannot find the books they require elsewhere can obtain in them of Bates & Field by giving due notice as the firm is in daily communication with Chicago and New York agents and is sending to both places very frequently.
Fine gift books of all kinds and at reduced prices at Bases & Field's.
Reduced raiload tickets can be purchased at one and one-fourth rates after the fourth hour Tuesday.
Your girl will be delighted with one of those odor cases at Straffon's. Call and see them and you can't help buying one, they are so cheap and perfect daisies.
John W. Love's University Cigars at Straffon's.
Holly Rockwell is better, although he will not be able to return to his work for three months. Book straps at Straffon's. Fine stationery at Bates & Field's. Rolly Krebbs, we are paired to announce, is worse on Thursday.
A new and unique assortment of photograph frames just at hand, and are on sale at Bates & Field's. Pocket books at Bates & Field's. Prof. Canfield, who has been suffering from quite a severe attack of typho'd pneumonia, is worse.
All of the popular naudkerchef odors in bulk at the South Ered Drug Store.
Another fresh lot of stub cigars just received at the South End Drug Store.
Scratch books at the South End Drug Store. Key West perfection cigars at Straffon's.
You can save from ten to twenty per cent. by buying your toilet articles at the South End Drug Store.
A fine line of toilet soaps at Straffon's.
Old Judge cigarettes and cigarette tobacco at the South End Drug Store.
Picture frames at low rates at Bates & Field's. All kinds of note books at Bates & Field's.
Bates & Field constantly receive invoices of all the new articles for decoration used by our artists.
Great gloom was thrown over the University last Wednesday by a telegram announcing the death of Arabur Challiss. A delegation, consisting of Victor Linley, W. C. Spangler, Ed. Brown, C. E. Fearl, W. W. Douglas, Frank Thompson, and W. J. Morse attended the funeral service on Thursday. The Class of '86 met and adopted appropriate resolutions.
TO THE PUBLIC
We wish to say, If in Need of Boots and Shoes,
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.
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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.
G. H. MAYHOOD & CO.,
PACKERS,
HOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN FRESH AND SALT MEATS, FISH AND GAME.
Henry Street, Opposite Court House.
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Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays,
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60 Vermont Street, - - Lawrence, Kansas.
WILSON.
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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
ENDSLEY JONES, Official Provisioner To the Collegiate Dining Club.
PAT HAMLIN, Furnishes Fine Rigs at Students' Prices! Stable just East of Post Office.
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.
W. M. ROWE,
JEWELER,
111 Massachusetts St.
Fine Watch Repairing a Specialty
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LAWRENCE GAS & COAL COMPANY,
DEALERS IN
Anthracite, Cherokee, Leavenworth & Scranton
SHAFT COALS,
Delivered in quantities to suit customers
G. E. GRIFFITH, Prest. R. C. JOHNSTON, Secy.
NEW GOODS
NEW AND ELEGANT FALL STYLES ARE NOW ARRIVING FROM NEW YORK AT
MRS. GARDNER & CO'S.
SPENCERIAN
SPECIALTIES
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
IVISON, BLAKEMAN, TAYLOR & CO., 753 & 755 Broadway, New York.
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.
W. W. FLUKE, DEALER IN
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PIANOS, ORGANS MUSICAL MERCHANDISE 127 Massachusetts Street,
CHARLES ANDERSON.
DEALER IN
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, BRAN. CHOP FEED, ETC.
students' patronage solicited. 130 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Kan.
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WILDER BROS.,
MANUFACTURERS OF
SHIRTS, COLLARS, CUFFS,
AND
UNDERWEAR!
From Measure.
We are now occupying our New Building and are prepared to do all work in our line that the public might desire.
Have on hand a full line of
SHIRTINGS
AND
FLANNELS!
-FOR-
Fall and Winter USE.
All Measures kept on file for future reference.
FACTORY : North end of New Hampshire Street, opposite Durfee House.
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Found at Last!
The place to buy Confectionery, Oysters, Cigars, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fruits, Nuts, Etc. Our Home-made Candies are Excellent.
BATMAN & TAYLOR,167 Mass. St.
Give us a Call.
Students!
When you need anything in the way of Groceries give us a call. We will do you good and save you some money.
STAR GROCERY.
A. WHITCOMB, Florist
Corner Warren and Tennessee Sts., LAWRENGE, KANSAS.
CHINESE LAUNDRY.
GO TO
SAM LEE'S,
Third door West of McCurdy's Block for Good Laundry Work.
HENRY FUEL, Boot AND Shoe Maker,
Repairing Neatly Done.
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Custom
Work Made
To Order.
Two Doors West of the National Bank.
J. E. PATTON,
DEALER IN STAPLE AND FANCY Groceries and Provisions,
56 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Kansas.
J. ERICKSON BOOT AND SHOE MAKER
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Repairing Neatly and Quickly Done.
189 Massachusetts St., - - - Lawrence, Kansas.
Private Tuition.
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Mr. W. O. CARPENTER continues to give instruction in Classics, Mathematics, General English Literature, and Book-keeping "a specialty." Many past students of the University and Puplic Schools, can testify to the paius-taking system pursued by Mr. Carpenter, and the assistance they derived in facilitating their examinations.
For Terms, Etc., address Lock Box 42, L-wrence.
JUST RECEIVED AT Wm. Wiedemann's
NEW LINE OF TOYS And French Candies.
I have also commenced to manufacture Home-made Candies which are warranted to be strictly pure and of the finest flavors.
COME and GIVE US A CALL.
JOHN B. PATNO'S
Barber Shop and Hair Dressing Room, 136 Massachusetts St.
ULRICKSON & CRUM,
Dealers in Stoves, Tinware,
PUMPS, PIPE, BRASS GOODS, HOSE, ROOFING, GUTTER Steam Fitting and Boiler Repairing.
A full line of Cooking & Heating Stoves! 171 Massachusetts Street.
COAT-MAKER AND COAT-OWNER.
G. EDWARDS, Merchant
TAILOR
Warren Street, East of Merchants' Bank.
All Work Warranted, And a Good Fit Guaranteed.
JOHN Q. ASHTON & CO.,
JOHN Q. ASHTON & CO., China, Queensware, Plated Ware, Toys, Etc.
LAMP COODS A SPECIALTY.
169 Massachusetts St., Lawrence, Kan.
MOAK BROS.,
TEMPERANCE
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66 Massachusetts Street.
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ESTABLISHED REPUTATION
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STEINBERG, THE KING CLOTHIER!
We Deal in Clothing, Not in Wind,
and can prove any assertion we make.
WE SAY
WE SAY
We have the largest and most varied stock of clothing in this city and we have the stock to warrant our making this assertion.
We take the lead for excellence of make, style and fabric, and sell goods as low as any living man can afford to. If this was not so, why would we enjoy the liberal patronage we do? Because the people generally go where they can do the best.
WE SAY
We do not fear comparison and will treat you just the same whether you buy or look.
WE SAY
That the majority of old students will recommend you to go to the old reliable,
STEINBERG, THE CLOTHIER.