University Courier.
VOL. I.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, JANUARY 12, 1883.
No. 9.
University of Kansas.
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EDITORIAL.
Our columns are always open for the discussion of questions of importance to this University and to universities in general. This week a portion of the space allotted to editorials is devoted to the secret society question. The article is a good exponent of what these societies ought to be—that they ought to be a benefit both to themselves and to the students at large, and, coming from a fraternity man, is a fair statement of what many secret society men desire to see. It is not our purpose to discuss the question at present, but hope before the close of the year to present both sides to our readers. If the good results of these societies are not so much a secret that they cannot be expressed in language, we will willingly devote a portion of our space to the enlightenment of the "barbs"; and, on the other hand, if there are any evil results we hope to see them shown up also. We desire to arrive at the truth, and if the truth says that these societies are more beneficial than pernicious, then they should remain, otherwise they should go.
SINCE the last issue of the COURIER, the contest between the two literary societies has taken place, resulting, as is well known to most of our readers, in the triumph of Orophilian eloquence. This is the third contest between these societies, and the second defeat experienced by the Oreads. So the Orophilians, at present, are decidedly ahead. There was some bitter feeling manifested for a day or two after the contest, but
everything is lovely at present. It is very disagreeable, not to say disgusting, to see some of the members work themselves into a passion over the result—to hear them continually saying: "If we had elected so-and-so, we would have beaten you." While this statement may be true, it cannot be proven, and when oft repeated serves to engender a war of words. No one doubts that each person on the program sought to do his best. This being true it is unkind, to say the least, for any one to continually assert that some one else would have done better. In point of fact, there is little difference as regards literary merit between the productions of the two societies; it being mainly in delivery that the Oreads failed. It is difficult to surmise what the result of an annual defeat to either society would be, but continued failure is, generally, demoralizing and probably the rule holds good in regard to literary societies. Of course the Oreads do not expect to be beaten every year, but even two defeats in succession are apt to work harm. If this by true, may it not be a question whether any great good results from these contests?
AMONG the many questions that at various times present themselves to the student for consideration, none perhaps is more worthy of his attention than that in reference to the influence of Greek letter fraternities. Our attention has been called to this matter more particularly of late, on account of the Occident's attacks upon secret societies at the University of California. I doubt not but that the Occident pictures the worst side of fraternity life, but judging from its editorials, I think it sought a better side and failed to find it. Now it is this lack of excellence or real merit, as found at Berkeley among secret societies, that has caused me to inquire into the matter with a view of determining, if possible, the position fraternities ought to maintain in the college world. In the first place, I believe fraternities ought to aim at two things—the benefitting of its own members and of the university at large. Now, these two go hand in hand. A fraternity cannot succeed—notwithstanding many in our school to the contrary—in benefitting its members without taking into consideration the welfare of the entire body of students. A fraternity that attempts such a work is formed upon a narrow basis, and will ultimately bring discredit upon itself and inflict lasting injuries upon any institution of learning. If secret societies will do good in any school whatever, they must ask what can we do, not for our members simply, but for all with whom we associate. Many seem to exclude this idea entirely and with a firm belief that their fraternity contains the smart men of the university, they work for any one of them who may come up for positions of honor, not because he merits
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the position but principally because he is a brother Greek, well knowing at the same time that there are others outside fraternity walls that will do greater honor to themselves and their constituents. Work of that kind injures any school: Many fraternity men at K. S. U. do not hesitate to say that the smart men of the college are fraternity men, yet when it comes to a little society election they do not allow any one of their fraternity to run upon his merits, but for fear he will not succeed in making the position desired, they combine with other fraternities and say "we will give our man that position." Do you suppose it will result in ultimate good to say that the bulk of the students are, comparatively speaking, ignoramuses? You cannot make the professors here believe that only good students are fraternity men, nor that all the good students belong to some fraternity. Yet, to the outside world you who hide behind badges will say, out of five hundred and ten students here at Kansas State University, only a few, less than one hundred, are an honor to this institution. Such ideas are an injury to the fraternities and to our school. Fraternities are not here for the purpose of building up factions in college politics are they? If they are, the sooner they are driven from our walls the better will it be for our institution, and also for the fraternities themselves. There is but one sphere, I believe, in which fraternities can work successfully, and that is in a line of work they are comparatively ignoring at the present time. They are held together by the bond of friendship, and thus a nucleus is formed, from which rays of friendship ought to radiate, and, penetrating beyond the fraternity walls, ought to harm no one, but instead increase the friendly feeling among students in general. I believe that is more to be sought than positions upon programs. I believe it is the all in all of fraternity life. Chapters, however, that make their halls nothing more than gaming rooms, do not aim at the cultivation of the higher nature that grows more and more as true friendships are formed, but have a tendency to deaden worthy impulses and narrow one's life. No secret-society code has ever made one man love another whose life was not loveable. We meet friends, and, wishing to know them better, take them into more intimate associations, thus forming stronger attachments. To say that such an act draws social lines and forms cliques, is a mistake. It does not. These grow out of wrong ideas that a great many entertain in regard to the object of a fraternity. They seem to think it an organization for fighting in college politics; for kicking up rows so that one man can call another a "liar." I do not believe any fraternity sanctions such work. If it does, boys, what have you, except a union for evil? But if it is an association of friends that fills each with such a spirit that every man becomes, in one sense, his friend, then it does good, otherwise not. More anon, in reference to the evil effects of secret societies as seen by one of their members.
LITERARY.
AGE TO YOUTH.
Harvard has the largest college library in the United States. It consists of 185,000 volumes.
I have climbed the mountain height of life And stand, leaning upon my well-worn staff. Half way upon the rugged side. You toil and upward press with eager step. Your untried staff still borne aloft. And wreathed with Hope's bright flowers.
The crystal chalice of the years lies broken at my feet. And down the slope are white stones marking graves. In earth's bright sunlight. Which reaches not to where I wait at Heaven's gate. You lift the wine of days And quaff their nectar, thinking not of dregs which at the bottom lie.
I lift my eyes above and see a radiance thrown afar. And hear the music sweet of Heaven's harps, You see earth's glories crowd around And hear the plaudits of the multitude That shouts so loud that Heaven's stiller sound If heard at all, becomes a minor chord.
I reach my hand, so palsied, old and worn,
And clasp your own. Ah, how the pulses bound!
The summons come! I leave my place here on the height for you.
Take Duty's hand and follow closely where she leads.
"God first, self last,"
And all the rest in order true must come.
Sheridan, Wyoming Ty. CLARE.
THE STUDY OF MANKIND.
"The proper study of mankind is man," and one of the best places in which to study both man and womankind, is the post office of a moderately sized town, where the gorgeous post-boy is yet unknown, and where mail is to be had only by going to the building. It is a striking example of the boasted equality of our republic. Stranger, is it not? Everybody goes to the post office. Young or old, black or white, rich or poor, man, woman or child—some member of every family is there at least once a day; and often, as the long-suffering clerks have occasion to know, every member of some families go two and three times a day. We go, if we never write to anybody, or never receive any letters; we go, knowing that it will be a fruitless errand; we go because—well, just as we go to sleep at night, or eat breakfast every morning, just as if it were the only thing we could do.
But stop moralizing, my friend, and stand quietly with me in the corner. Here comes a large, portly gentleman. Get out of his way, please, for he is a prominent man in our town. You can see, in his stately progress through the crowd, in the sublime indifference with which he regards the common people, those who have no "box," and are patiently or impatiently awaiting their turns at the window—in the satisfaction with which he unlocks his box, and pockets the contents—it is very evident that the Judge is not a "person to be sneezed at." His manner shows an "I-come-when-Iplease-but-can-just-as-well-send" air, which is overwhelming in its self-conscious dignity. But turn your attention from the Judge to that gentleman who has just entered the door. With what pre-occupation does he cram his large budget of letters into his pockets.
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first selecting several at which he hastily glances. He is one of our best merchants, a thriving, go-ahead business man. He comes to the post office as he does everything else, in a hurry; and often times is so lost in thought, or deep in some speculation, that he passes his best friend without recognizing him.
But what a forlorn face is that, and what a pitiful voice asks if "there might be a letthers from Mike," and when the reply comes, "Nothing for Biddy Flanigan," how sadly she turns away. Poor Biddy, if she might only get the 'letthers' for which she asks each day, and which never comes. "From Mike, yez knows, who wint to Sacarrow, yez call it, sax weeks ago come Saturday, and sure and he promised to write to me as soon as iver he was settled on the road, and niver a word have I had." And she goes home to the "childer," her honest heart filled with love for Mike, and vexation at the "letther man," because the longed-for message is not forthcoming.
Bless me! what is this? A young whirlwind or an embryo cyclone perhaps. Hold fast to your cane, my friend, and take good care that your feet are out of the way, for Young America is not at all backward, and this is the advance guard from yonder school house. The others will be here as soon as may be, bless their bright eyes and lively tongues. Come to the post office? Of course they do, every lad and lassie of them. And what a jolly time they have, what secrets are told, what plans laid for next day's fun, while they are waiting until their turn shall come, and they may be allowed the privilege of looking into the enchanted window, and singing out, at the tops of their shrill little voices, the oft repeated question, "Anything for our folks?" Little do they care whether the answer be yes or no, they have "gone to the office," as is the duty of every well-regulated school boy or girl, and each chatter-box is soon on the homeward road.
But look this way, if you please. The window is suddenly possessed of a sturdy pair of scarlet-stockinged legs, waving wildly about in the air, like two signals of distress. You soon see that the aforesaid legs are the property of a small boy, who, by a series of enterprising springs, has succeeded in balancing himself on the broad ledge, and is wriggling and kicking in frantic efforts to preserve his equilibrium. That urchin is quite an autocrat in his diminutive way. He comes to the office at least six times a day, always demanding immediate attention, and usually gets it, for everybody knows it is the easiest way to get rid of him. But the small boy has yielded his place to a group of our "colored sisters," who are having much amusement at the expense of one of their number. She has received a letter, and no fair lady ever viewed a dainty, perfumed billet doux with more evident delight than does this proud ebony damsel the huge yellow envelope, which contains such important tidings. But these noisily make way for others, and they, in turn, for others, forming a veritable panorama, with ever changing views.
Each face, as it appears, bears its own stamp. A thousand different ideas are suggested, innumerable comical episodes occur. My friend, have you enjoyed your half-hour at the post office? SENRAB.
L. H. Leach, 184, spent part of the holidays at Spring Hill, visiting his friend Albert Riffle. He returned, however, some time before school began.
HEART IN LITERATURE.
Of the writing of many books there seems indeed to be no end. Thoughts take definite form, find their way to the press, and from thence pass to the reading public in books. But what is it that determines the popularity and perpetuity of books? Or having gained sufficient favor to find an entrance into our libraries, what is the reason that some volumes stand forever in their allotted place, undusted, unsoiled, unread; while others are worn and thumbed, their cards full of names. These are read, quoted, learned by heart; some of their expressions pass into the common currency of the language.
It is not because the authors of the first class lack merit. They excell their more fortunate rivals in culture, imagination, and the outward form of expression. Yet if they have not feeling they will be discarded. In literature as in everything, it is the heart that tells more than all else. It is the soul of an author breaking through his works that gives them life and vigor, and keeps them always in the literature.
As the first example of an author who wrote from his heart, I shall mention Burns—simple Bobby Burns. He wrote, or rather sang, like the very birds above him, guided only by instinct, taught only by nature. He simply felt the music in his heart, and he let it bubble forth. Only a poor peasant lad who had to follow, at the same time, his muse and his plough. Yet this did not restrain him. He addressed odes to the daisies which his plough-share covered over, and one of his sweetest songs is "To a Mouse, on turning her up in her nest with a plough." A circumstance homely and unpoetical enough, it seems to us, but from Burns it called forth this simple and tender stanza:
"But, Mousie, thou art no thy lane In proving foresight might be vain. The best laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang oft n-gley, And leave us naught but grief and pain For promised joy."
Burns had little leisure for writing. Throughout life he had to perform manual labor,and at several times he was acquainted with want.
But he rose above his circumstances, he was
"A man for a' that and a' that."
He loved the humble scenes around him, and in the simple, hearty, Scotch dialect, he wove them into songs that will be sung when other more favored, but less feeling bards, are long forgotten.
The poet whom we delight to honor, our loved, lamented Longfellow, was, unlike the Scottish songster, a man of the broadest education, the highest culture, but there is the same sweet simplicity. His thoughts are clothed in the choicest diction, yet they are none the less the promptings of his heart.
For his extraordinary mental attainments we admire him, but for his tender feeling human heart we love him. It is this that gives his works a place in every household, and his thoughts a lodgment in every heart.
And what is it that pleases us in Dickens. Not the story for the stories sake, for this would often times prove tedious. Not no much for his wonderful insight into character, or his inimitable style. But above all, it is his broad and boundless charity, that makes him loved and read. His writings are but the outward expressions of a heart filled with kindness for the weaker
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portion of humanity. There is no condition in life, however poor or miserable, that he has not painted, and with a vividness that could come only from the heart. He loves the wretches whom he paints, and with a tear of pity in his eyes, he brings them out from obscurity and holds them up for the Christian world, and pleads for charity. His writings find a responsive chord in every heart that beats in sympathy with humanity.
At Pompeii, lately, the workmen found two spaces in the hardened mud of excavation. The spaces having been filled, like a mould with plaster, the figure of a woman, with her arms outstretched to a little boy, is brought to light. The child wos just beyond her reach, but as the fiery flood flowed in upon her; she had held arms to save him.
Eighteen centuries have passed away. Every atom of that woman's form has passed away. Yet there stands the mother's love immortal still."
Thus it seems to me it is with authors. Those who think least of self, whose hearts are filled with love and actuated by noble impulses, will live. In the lapse of time their faults, their frailties, all that is human in them will pass away, and be forgotten. But there, embodied in their writings, their good will, their charity, all that is Divine in them will stand—immortal.
CALHOUN.
The complete failure of the attempts of Madison and Jefferson to force England and France to acknowledge and respect the rights of neutral nations; the crushing effects of the "Orders in Council" upon our commerce and the rebellious spirit awakened by the impressment of American seamen and the searching of American vessels was most favorable for bringing forth a set of youthful, ambitious, patriotic, war-loving politicians such as Clay, Calhoun, and Webster.
Though all these three will live in the minds of Americans, one of them will ever be foremost, that one, the representative of an idea, the nucleus around which the whole history of the Union is wound; states rights, nullification, slavery.
As one of the advocates of the "war policy", Calhoun makes no great impression having here many equals and superiors, but when he enters the arena as the advocate and impersonation of slavery, he stands forth a heedless gladiator combating with untiring determination against "the fearful odds of that unequal fray" in which public opinion, reason and morality were pitched against the peculiar institution."
The first noteworthy act of the "great nullified" was to sound the "long roel" which was to be his perpetual call to war not against foreign enemies, but against the prosperity of his own section and the tranquillity of the Union.
During Calhoun's first political years we find him as Mr. Adams says : "A man of fair and candid, of honorable principles, of clear and quick understanding, of cool self-possession, of enlarged philosophical views and of ardent patriotism," and above all "sectional and factious prejudices." But suddenly he becomes poisoned by the doctrines of "states rights," "nullification" and "slavery;" then there is but one side to all questions, all constitutionalities must start from and return to this same point, nothing is right which can not be turned and twisted to the advantage of the sometimes "municipal" and sometimes national institution. Though he admitted, while Vice-President, the right of Congress to prohibit slavery in the territories, he thought all else must yield to it, for he considered it "an incontestable right under the fundamental law of the land," and also as an absolute necessity.
Now he acknowledges no power of the constitution or Congress to control this horrible crime of the nineteenth century. He is then accused of veering around in his politics to be always before the wind and making his intellect the pandor of his will. These reproaches were brought forth by no friendly feeling. Mr. Calhoun was a man of deep convictions; his veering was gradual, it was not the result of personal ambition, but was the result of personal ambition, but was the result of a most thorough course of logical reasoning.
Slavery had split the Union into two geographical sections.
Embittered but free, Calhoun battled for a principle which he considered of the greatest importance, heeding no party calls and fearing not the enmity of any one. He was not a traitor as some claim, but he did see at the first glance that with slavery and the feeling in the North the Union could not be of long duration, hence his continual cry of, Halt! Consider!
He claims that he is wholly separate from political parties of the day and belongs to that small and denounced party which is determined, if possible to SAVE the liberty and the constitution of the country in the great crisis of affairs.
He cried to the North and the Union, "Let us alone." He expected that the North would not dare to attack the "peculiar institution" if the South made a determined stand and gave the North to understand that they meant to protect their property. He hoped and was sanguine that slavery and the Union could both be saved.
His whole attitude in the Texas case was for the extension of slavery. He did not see that such slight victory for the cause was but one more death-knell.
He honestly wished to preserve the Union, because he believed that a high and sacred regard for the constitution as well as the dictates of wisdom made it the duty, not to resort to extreme remedy until all others had failed.
With the constitution and the existing Northern feeling he admitted that he could not see the future. How fortunate! For looking through the mist and seeing the "fields of the dead" of that terrible conflict in which brother slaughtered brother, father slaughtered son, how could he have supported with all the power of that towering intellect a principal which held in chains 12,000,000 human beings.
Time alone he thought would right the question. If slavery could be done away with by the lapse of time, the South would have no cause for complaint, but if Congress should endeavor to legislate it away, then it would have just cause for complaint and for protecting its rights.
On the 4th of March 1850 his last speech was read to the Senate. This scene was one of the grandest of historical tragedies; sadder than Macbeth, though not a drop of blood was shed. Every eye in the Senate chamber supported by two friends. The heavy curtains were drawn to, behind a man who battled most earnestly and tragically for an idea.
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On the 31st of the month he died. In his last moments his quivering lips announced, "The South! The poor South. God knows what will become of her."
TOPICS.
REFORM CLUBS.
The Pendleton Bill has finally passed the Senate, and now awaits the action of the House. Whether the House approves it or not, its recent passage shows a decided change in public sentiment during the past year if we are to suppose the Senators simply echoed the wish of their constituents. One thing, however, is to be deplored. As passed, the bill bears the tinge of party jealousy. It is, however, a step in the right direction, we believe, and in time may become perfectly nonpartisan.
One interested in the causes of political changes will find in this a subject for thought. Undoubtedly the fact that our civil service was becoming debased, first attracted the notice of the true politician, who immediately set to work to find the defects in our governmental machinery. The press, in a very small degree, soon became the organ through which he reached the people. In that way, a few became converts to the doctrine of Civil Service Reform. But a great majority, I believe, became its advocates through the influence of reform clubs. I remember having heard a Kansas member of the present House say on the eve of the recent election while fearing the returns from his district, "Chief among those elements that have worked against me in this election stands the Reform Club. To cap the climax, it sent out circulars asking the different candidates their position upon the question of Civil Service Reform." I fail to see how this affected his election, but it shows that he felt uneasy in regard to his action upon the matter. In his canvas he was silent upon the subject. After the ballot was taken he feared he had under-estimated the influence of the Civil Service documents distributed throughout the State. He had, but as that was not the primary issue of the campaign in Kansas his fears were groundless. This, however, shows that the Reform Clubs exerted a broad influence. In fact I believe they did more towards waking the people to a realization of the real status of affairs, than any one force then at work.
THE OUTLOOK.
As the day approaches upon which the newly elected representatives of the Democratic party are to engage in their work, both as legislators and executives, we see many demonstrations indicating that the Democrats are not going to make good use of their victory. The New York Sun says that there are nearly one hundred applicants for each position in the State of New York, patiently awaiting a gubernatorial appointment. It deprecates the action of these office-seekers, and further says that the principle-loving Democrats are denouncing these propagators of the "spoils system." Now what does that mean? Nothing more nor less than that the Democratic party, like the Republican, is divided against itself; purity and justice versus patronage and the degradation of the civil service.
This, to me, is one of the strongest indications that these two parties have numbered their days. It cannot
be otherwise. For years they have been breathing an air contaminated by the influence of spoilation, corruption, bribery, capital and corporations. To-day we find it so impure that the truth-loving people are anxious to leave it, but they still cling to the party name, and when an election day approaches, party spirit runs so high that they still vote with their early choice, thus strengthening a system of civil debauchery that they have denounced in the strongest terms.
What is there in this name of party that makes it so attractive? Ask either party to-day what is its peculiar doctrine, and a majority of either cannot tell. Sift the matter to the bottom, and 'twill be found that the greater number of either party are its adherents simply because their parents were.
Neither combination advocates a principle that is peculiar to its own organizationr In different sections we find that parties look upon the same question through different glasses. Hence every political idea advocated at present, except a general reform in the management of affairs, is purely local.
I look upon the action of the Independent Republicans everywhere, and of those Democrats who denounce their office-seeking brethren, as simply the expression of a healthy sentiment throughout our land. Such action declares that men are thinking. Thinking, not how to remain in these many faced parties, but rather how to cast a vote that shall aid purity, not vice. As the number of these thinking men increases, the party walls crumble, and whether a new party be formed or not, our country cannot fail to reap good from the influence of such men.
We knew some time ago the attitude of the Independent Republicans, and the recent defeat of the ruling party has shown us that there are Democrats sincere in their demands for reform. The outlook is promising. With a union of these two elements, sick of seeing party legislation palmed off upon the people for national enactments, the reforms needed would be carried through successfully.
NORMAL.
TEACHERS CERTIFICATES.
The importance, or rather the necessity, of maintaining public schools of the highest type possible, is now conceded by all. Especially is this true in a country whose ruling power lies within the masses. Hence, every step taken that tends to perfect or sustain existing practices and principles of didactics is a motion in the interest of every one alike. To such a degree is this fact acknowledged that almost all civilized nations now have a system of public schools, sustained at public expense. Nor is the United States near the rear on this subject. On the contrary, no other nation on the globe has taken a more advanced position than has our own. In fact such has been the growth of the system and of public sentiment in its favor, that every State in the Union has a plan of education by which almost every child may secure a thorough course of instruction at public expense.
As these schools derive their entire support from the State, it naturally follows that they should be subject to such regulations as the State might choose to prescribe. Among the many objects for legislation, touching the school question, that hearing on the licensing of teach-
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ers is of pre-eminent importance. It is by it that the people are, or, at least, should be protected from the imposition of worthless aspirants.
There seems to be an inherent insatiate craving among a very large class of persons of very ordinary calibre for pedagogical lionors. This keeps the teachers ranks continually over crowded with a very inferior element. Of all the faculties, on which the average American prides himself, the ability to advise and instruct others, certainly stands first. Thus is to be found a multitude of teachers destitute of everything except ambition and conceit. It is within the province of the State to protect the people from such an infliction and to see that the schools are in more deserving hands.
To the teacher, too, such a law is a sort of "revenue for protection." We hear a continual complaint that examinations are too strict, that requirements from teachers are excessive. With the same breath comes the demand for higher wages. Then above the tumult is hard that sad, yet continuous wail from our sisters in tribulation for an equality of wages. This is but a huge contradiction. The demand and supply always governs the prices and teachers' wages are, in no manner, an exception to the rule. It is the height of folly to expect an advance in wages as long as there are twice as many applicants as positions. This is obviously true in other matters, why not in this? For the same reason, to a great extent, is there such a difference between the amount commanded by male and female teachers. Statistics show that there are double the number of female that there are of male teachers. Grant that women and their services are equal in all respects to the other sex—which, however, is still doubted by a few old fogies"and this fact alone is sufficient to cause the discrimination. This is proven by the fact that in States where the greatest difference in the number of teachers exists, there is to be found the widest variation in their wages. Take, for example, the States of Massachusetts and Indiana. In the former there are 1,133 male and 7,462 female teachers, who receive $67 and $30 respectively, as their monthly wages. The latter State, giving employment to 7,800 male and 5,700 female teachers, pays them at the rate of $37 and $35 respectively. Further comment is unnecessary.
As all know, the effect of the law passed in 1880, in this State, which cut off a large number of those depending on the rod and ferrule for their board and wedding clothes, has been very salutary. All over the State wages have risen very considerably. The average pedagogue has been compelled to get down his old "Ray" and "Harvey" and "brush up," or a change of business only would have saved him from the doom he had so long been fearing-starvation. There has consequent on the scarcity of teachers, been a general awakening of the people, as well as school officers, on school matters. People are beginning to see that a shoddy schoolmaster is the shoddiest of all shoddy, while persons of real talent are turning their attention to educational pursuits in the hopes that, with a continuance of the present improvement they may become remunerative.
This State now has a school system admitted to be superior to all others, and we may well be poud of it. But "growth is better than permanence" even. May it continue to grow better in all respects, and requirements from teachers still more increased, until the
people, the teachers,and, above all,the children all have justice. O.T.
EXCHANGE.
As the literary editors persisted in encroaching upon our territory in our holiday issue, we had not the pleasure of extending a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to our exchanges and friends, yet we hope at this late day it will not be too late to extend to them our sincere regret that vacation lasts but two short and fleeting weeks. We hope that the good spirit that has existed between the college papers during the year just gone, will be continued and that prosperity may be the common heritage of them all.
Beta Theta Pi is getting full benefit of the Occident's anti-frat battery at present. If the Occident's statement be true that the Omega Chapter of this individual fraternity is composed of men of good morals and high character," and "as a fraternity they have stood, and now stand, head and shoulders above the others," that fatal "black" list of twenty per cent. on the Faculty's books, according to the Occident, will slightly conflict with the previous statements. No chapter of any fraternity composed of "men of high character" will have one-fourth of its members on the books of the Faculty.
The Baldwin Index, published by the literary sorcieties and Faculty of Baker University, an institution with high school instruction, sends out its holiday issue with four—yes, four separate articles on the Courier and K. S. U. This Faculty—propped, run-away-from-sin sort of a paper is very solicitous concerning the "sons and daughters of Christian parents" attending K. S. U. The Faculty editorial in speaking of Col. Ingersoll's probable lecture before the literary societies here, says: "However, their sons are not so much endangered by being brought in contact with the 'apostle' himself as by being continually under the influences which lead to his invitation, and constantly breathing an atmosphere tainted by his doctrines." Such a statement coming either from a student, or a member of the Baker Faculty, reveals stupidity quite in harmony with the tone of the institution. The writer of the article betrays the fact that he has seldom been away from home, but if he will take the time to leave his old ruts and come up here, we will take pleasure in showing him something that will astonish him—that Lawrence has not a statue of Ingersoll on every street corner where students are accustomed to pay homage with the Faculty. Would you believe it, there are churches here with actual ministers of the gospel, and would you survive if we told you that the Y. M. C. A. is the most flourishing in the State, and of the eighteen members of the Faculty not one is an unbeliever? Besides, Col. Ingersoll has not as yet accepted the invitation extended to him, but if perchance he does, we will attempt on the strength of our position to inform him of the susceptibility of our neighboring high school friends and urge upon him to omit such portions as would be most likely to lead them astray. Come up, anyhow, for your presence may prove a sort of talisman—a religious disinfectant for the untruths that Col. Ingersoll in his ignorance might allude to. We will see that you will not return home as some of your friends did a short time ago, with protruding bottles in their pockets, whose contents was of such a character as
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to cause that good old Methodist time to be converted into "A charge I am to keep" etc.
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.
Additions to cabinets in Natural History department during past two weeks:
One North American opossum, Didelphus virginiana a great homed owl, Bubo viginianus, and a sharp-shinned hawk, Accipiter fuscus, from Auburn, Kas.
A stone slab containing the imprint of a fossil coal plant, Lepidodendron ; the specimen shows about three feet of the plant and distinctly illustrates its external structure. Presented by Mr. G. S. Hicks, who found the specimen in Palmyra township.
Some fine specimens of horn silver and copper ore from New Mexico, presented by Col. George Noble.
A collection of beetles from Arizona and Lower California, containing some very rare species; ten of which are new to the collections.
An interesting box of beetles from Pennsylvania and a collection containing some of the unique kind from Yerka Cal.
Prof. Snow has added ninety-three new species of United States coleoptera to the cabinets this fall. The collection is very large, containing more than half of the North American described species, and the Professor finds it quite difficult to secure new species.
A collection of about three hundred carboniferous fossils from Deer Creek, Clinton township, Douglas county, Kansas. The specimens include several species of fossil corals, ferns, crinoids, brachiopds, lamellibranchs and some flint implements and pottery which were probably made and used by pre-historic inhabitants of this region. The pottery shows theimprints of the grass molds in which it was made and indicates great age.
TRANSACTIONS OF THE KANSAS ACADEMY OF SCIENCE.
The Kansas Academy of Science held its fifteenth annual meeting at Topeka on November 16th, 17th and 18th. Although the attendance was not large, the meetings were interesting and profitable. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : President, Dr. A. H. Thompson, Topeka; vice-presidents, J. R. Mead, Wichita, Prof. J. E. Patrick, Lawrence; secretary, Prof. E. A. Popenoe, Manhattan; treasurer, Dr. R. J. Brown, Leavenworth. Mr. Geo. S. Chase, Prof. F. H. Show, Mr. J. Savage, and Dr. R. J. Brown, were appointed as a committee to urge the formation of a State geological survey, and were given power to appoint a larger advisory committee made up of gentlemen from various parts of the State.
There were twenty-three papers on the programme, and eleven of them were by representatives of the University; Prof. Snow, four; Prof. Patrick, two; Prof. Smith, two; George F. Gaumer, '76, one; Erasmus Haworth, '81, two. Prof. Snow had taken his Gila monster with him and it attracted considerable attention when put on exhibition. The general impression seemed to be that it was a very gaudy lizard of depraved appearance, one of the wickedest looking reptiles in existence; and yet, withal, gotten up in quite aesthetic style.
The paper on "The Igneus Rocks of CherokeeCounty," by Erasmus Haworth, was, perhaps, the most valuable one on the programme. He not only showed conclusively that the rocks that are supposed by many people to have had an igneous origin were really the result of sedimentary action, but, incidentally, gave convincing proof that silica has been deposited in layers from water that held it in solution.
LOCALS.
A slip,
A fall.
An arm,
A call.
A ride,
A ball.
Engaged-
Next fall.
Cards out,
That's all.
All back.
Ingersoll.
"Reviewing."
Skates for two.
Our new office.
Read "Paul and Plato."
"A hard student," is a doubtful compliment.
Prof. Patrick lectured on "Mexico—Old and New," last Thursday evening. It was good.
We see "McLaren's Fortune Teller" advertised extensively. Who'd have thought it?
The Orophilians, after a warm discussion, refused to accept the challenge of the Normals to a contest.
Arthur Cornforth, of the 82 law class, entered into a life partnership during the holidays with Miss Fluke of this city. They start out, we understand, with a fine residence in Clyde, the gift of the groom's father. The Courier's congratulations to Arthur.
T. H. Rockwell, after so far recovering as to be about, took a severe relapse, and is now confined to bed in a very weak condition, at his home in Junction City. As soon as able he will visit the Hot Springs for relief.
The Normal being a recognized department of the University, and advancing students as far as the Sophomore year, why should it not have at least one representative on the program of February 22d?
The report that the Indians attacked the hunting party in the Territory, but were frightened off by a Latin quotation of Prof. Robinson's, is a fabrication originating with some wicked Prep.
New Years day was well observed by the city students. Misses Edith Webber and May Bassett received at the home of the former. The I. C.'s entertained friends at Prof. Miller's residence, while the K. A. T.'s kept open house at the home of Miss Julia Watson. One hundred and fifty calls were received at one of the places. The ladies received many compliments for their royal entertainment.
J. D. McLaren will conduct his home institute and assist Prof. Williams in the Douglas County Institute next summer.
The question arises in every paper, which is the best policy to pursue; to endeavor to please everybody by
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flattering everything and suppressing unpleasant facts, or to speak the truth, however much it may nettle those to whom it applies. Although it may not always be the smoothest course, the COURIER believes the latter is the only method of producing a readable paper, and shall continue to criticise freely in the future, as it has in the past. If it tramps on any one's toes let them squeal.
Miss Florence Finch has accepted an invitation to read a paper before the South Boston Club, her subject being, "Women in American Politics."—The Woman's Journal.
Go to Mettner's for photos.
John T. Harlow has been appointed Justice of the Peace by Gov. St. John.
Students' prices at Mettner's.
The Y. M. C. A. have made wonderful progress since their organization. Four months have not elapsed since they began, yet they have a large hall, thoroughly fitted and everything in excellent working order. A reading room has lately been added to their hall.
Any style photos at Mettner's.
Troupe come to this place which little benefit those who attend, but the Hess Acme Opera Company, to play her January 13th, we can recommend as one which students will thoroughly enjoy. The New York Tribune, a paper not given to flattery, says: "The Chimes of Normandy' were rung merrily last night at the Standard Theatre by the Acme Opera Company. The scenery was elaborate and the costumes of the actors were brilliant. Henry C. Peakes, as the miser was wildly applauded and called twice before the curtain."
Mettner will give you satisfaction.
Don't fail to hear the best play of the season. "Esmeralda," January 19th.
The COURIEB, has been delayed by the serious illness of John Reuhl foreman of the office.
If you want a good photo try Mettner.
Our last three departments have been cut short this time by the delay of the issue.
"Bob Ingersol is to deliver the annual lecture for the literary societies of the State University."—Baldwin Index. A mistake. It is Robert G. Ingersoll.
Miss Clara Hunsicker, returned Tuesday from Osage City, where she has been spending the holidays. Another Senior happy.
PERSONAL.
Julia M. Watson, '81, who was home for the holidays, returned last Tuesday to Topeka to resume her work in Bethany College.
Glen L. Miller, '84, called on his lady friends in White Cloud, on New Year's day.
Glen L. Miller, '84, called on his lady friends in White Cloud, on New Year's day.
W. J. Morse, '86, shocked all his friends on his return after the holidays, by announcing his intention of leaving school. There will be weeping and wailing—and out forbear. Suffice it to say he will be missed.
Arthur G. Canfield, cousin of Prof. Canfield, has taken charge of the Professor's department during his sickness.
Eugene Fearl, brother of C. E. Fearl of the Sophomore class, has entered the University.
Carrie Burwell, Newton, Ida McCoy, Lawrenze, Geo. A. Geabauer, Detroit, R. A. Baker, Elmer Eaglen, Chapman, and W. H. McClure, Junction City, are among those who enrolled on last Wednesday.
W. H. Rockwell is reported much better. He will not be able to come back, however, for some time.
Lida Romig, '84, spent the holidays in Abilene. She returns looking much refreshed after her two weeks' fun.
Albert Riffle, '84, made calls in Kansas City on New Years day. He seems to find more (Moore) attraction there than elsewhere.
E. C. Little, '83, and Will S. Jenks, '86, spent their vacation in Abilene. They returned in time to wish their numerous lady friends here a "Happy New Year."
G. B. Watson, '84' our "rival" personal editor, spent the entire holidays at his home in Shawnee. He returns looking more work-brittle than ever.
C. G. Upton, '81, is writing a series of articles on English history, for the Western Spirit.
Miss Carrie Watson, '77, our librarian, was quite ill several days during the holidays.
Don J. Rankin, '81, is home from Omaha. He expects to remain several weeks before returning to work again.
W. J. Morse, 186, shocked all his friends on his return after the holidays, by announcing his intention of leaving school. There will be weeping and wailing and but forbear. Suffice it to say he will be missed.
Arthur G. Canfield, cousin of Prof. Canfield, has taken charge of the Professor's department during his sickness.
Eugene Fearl, brother of C. E. Fearl of the Sophomore class, has entered the University.
Carrie Burwell, Newton, Ida McCoy, Lawrense, Geo. A. Geabauer, Detroit, R. A. Baker, Elmer Eaglen Chapman, and W. H. McClure, Junction City, are among those who enrolled on last Wednesday.
W. H. Rockwell is reported much better. He will not be able to come back, however, for some time.
Lida Romig, '84, spent the holidays in Abilene. She returns looking much refreshed after her two weeks' fun.
Albert Riffle, 84, made calls in Kansas City on New Years day. He seems to find more (Moore) attraction there than elsewhere.
E. C. Little, '83, and Will S. Jenks, '86, spent their vacation in Abilene. They returned in time to wish their numerous lady friends here a "Happy New Year."
G. B. Watson, '84'our "rival" personal editor, spent the entire holidays at his home in Shawnee. He returns looking more work-brittle than ever.
C. G. Upton, '81, is writing a series of articles on English history, for the Western Spirit.
Miss Carrie Watson, 77, our librarian, was quite ill several days during the holidays.
Don J. Rankin, 81, is home from Omaha. He expects to remain several weeks before returning to work again.
MISCELLANY.
JUNIOR CLASS RHETORICALS.
Through a desire of the managers of the COURIER to publish for the benefit of its readers the entire list of contest productions, the following rhetoricals were crowded out. To avoid any charge of partiality or neglect, the editors of the department of miscellany have thought best to insert them in the present issue, although they may seem to have some smack of age. It is hoped that the circumstances of the case will be a sufficient apology for the delay:
Thursday morning, November 17th-W. T. Findley delivered an oration on the Rise, Progress and Decay of Nations, which showed good thought but a lack of time in committing.
Friday morning, 17th-Miss Mary Gilmore pronounced a fitting eulogy on England's great queen-Elizabeth. The characteristics of the good "Queen Bess" were delineated in a way which was gratifying to the admirers of Elizabeth.
Monday, the 20th—J. P. Jacke discoursed very sensibly on the subject of Philanthropy. He claimed that the Missionary is the most philanthropic of all mortals.
Tuesday 21st—Miss Mary Griffith made a pleasant speech on the character and reign of Louis XIV.
Wednesday, 22d—Remarks on the subject of temperance by the Chancellor.
Monday, 27th-A spirited defense of Voltaire and his principles by Walter Britton.
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J. HOUSE, THE POPULAR CLOTHIER
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VOL. I.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, JANUARY 20, 1883.
No.10.
University Courier.
A SEMI-MONTHLY PUBLICATION DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE STUDENTS
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EDITORIAL...C. C. DART.
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LITERARY...E. A. BROWN, ANNA MURPHY.
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NORMAL...G. E. ROSE.
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EDITORIAL.
The new move of the Faculty as regards having literary exercises on Washington's birthday is a good one. It is much better that the students should spend the time in listening to orations, essays and declamations, than to idle it away as is often done holidays.
All exercises of this kind are calculated to create a literary taste in the minds of the students, and will tend to make them better speakers and writers. Such work in the long run tells, and is perhaps of more practical value than some of the regular studies pursued by the students. The Seniors will be represented by Miss Murphy and Mr.Russell; the Juniors by Miss Emery and Mr.Watson; the Sophomores by Mr.Bruce; the Freshmen by Mr. Chamberlain. We suppose these personages racked their brains and throats during the two weeks of Christmas holidays and will be prepared to tell us all about the "little hatchet" in good style on the twenty-second of next month.
RUBBING generally polishes solid substances, but it seems that the rule does not always work in the case of animate substances. Any amount of rubbing does not affect the super-abundance of conceit and boorishness that prevails in the University. A college, as a general thing, lowers a man considerably in his own estimation before he has endured the sarcasms and irony of the students long. But then "Mother's pets" and "Country school-masters" remain for many years apparently unimproved. They thrust their disagreeable presence
before us. They disgust us with their want of politeness and taste. They know more than anyone else, and know better how to tell it. They volunteer opinions on all questions. With impertinent questions they consume the valuable time of other students. Even when set down upon by the professor they bob up just as serenely at another time. They have an air of self-satisfaction that baffles even the professor. In the class-room, as well as outside of it, everyone is entitled to a share in the discussion of a question, and everyone is supposed to be somewhat informed upon it. But these lyceum-instructed fellows imagine that their knowledge and information is vastly superior to other mortals. They carry their heads so high that they cannot look at this world. Their motto is : "Magnus Ego et Parvus Tu."
It is a shame that the sidewalk leading to the University has not been kept in a better condition for the past few weeks. We know not whose business it is to look after the walk; but winters preceding this one some one made it his business, and so covered the ice with sand and ashes that one's life was not endangered while going to and from school. It is quite a task to climb Mt. Oread even when walks are in good a condition but it is next to impossible when one is compelled to unceremoniously sit down every few steps. It is to be hoped that some person will feel it his duty to put the walk in good condition hereafter.
We would advocate that the Annual Contest between the Oreads and Orophilians take place in June, during Commencement week, instead of December as has been the custom thus far. As it is now, the Contest occurs at a time when students should be deeply interested in their studies. Nearly four weeks of the best time in the session are broken into by their labor upon contest productions. Again, the entertainments of the Societies during Commencement have nearly always been a bore. If the Annual Contest could be changed till the time suggested it would give the people a much better entertainment in June than they have been in the habit of listening to, and all the excitement and extra work consequent upon said Contest would occur but once in a year. This is a matter worthy the consideration of the Societies.
LITERARY.
IS LIFE WORTH LIVING.
How easy it is to die! What satisfaction to feel that without any effort, hardly,the wheels of life can be clogged! One plunge in the limped stream; one shot from the pistol; and all the care, and unhappiness, and drudge of life is o'er. How many think, whilst worrying out existence, that by taking a large dose of morphine
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at night, that life will pass away mid the most delightful and entrancing dream. And we wonder that so many thousand creatures live, when death would be better for themselves and their friends. The miner, working in the deep, cold bowels of the earth, pouring his life out in drops, upon the unyielding rocks, as day after day he toils laboriously to keep soul and body together and the wolf from the door of his home, loves this life of ignoble toil as intensely and vividly as the purse-proud aristocrat. Let him who enjoys a few of the comforts which intelligence and industry have kindly given him, behold one of these ignorant, begrimed and dirty toilers, let him ask himself whether he would rather exchange with this man, mind for mind, condition for condition, or die, and he will choose the latter. Is life so sweet, is existence so dear that we would hold it, cling to it, embrace it, even though it be clothed in rags and filth? Could anyone reared amid luxury; accustomed from infancy to all the comforts of life; surrounded by friends; beloved by all,—could that one be called a coward, if shorn of wealth and friends, reduced to direst poverty—aye, to beg from door to door—he should snuff life's flickering candle ere it fell and smothered itself in its own woe? Looking at the question from a cold, dispassionate standpoint, weighing it with judicial care, we say—yes. But it is contrary to human nature—the heartfelt sympathy of all who possess one spark of human passion goes out to the man or woman who, seeing dishonor, disgrace, poverty, grim and horrid, staring him in the face, reaching out the skinny fingers to clutch his heart, ends his life and misery.
At the corners of two of the principal streets in a prosperous city, sits or rather crouches a poor, crippled, disfigured wretch, whose repulsive features almost push the passerby away. Upon a card which hangs about his neck is written his pitiful tale, and asks the passerby just for a little to keep him alive. One glance at the sight is sickening. You see the whitened, disfigured eyeballs, the repulsive features, the distorted limbs, the crooked body, and you turn away with a smothered word of pity and disgust. Day after day the silks and satins of wealth sweep past this solitary poverty-stricken accursed wretch. God would forgive him were he to drag himself to some deep pool and end his life. And pity the one who would begrudge him the boon. No one loves him, denied even by his mother, he sits solitary and alone.
Is it strange that so many people are led to the reflection "that the sweetest breath that mortal draws is that which parts him from this life of trouble?" From the first breath of the babe to the last sigh of withered age, during that vast space of years. Small indeed compared with eternity, disappointments crowd upon each other thick and fast, the dreams of youth are dispelled by the rude realities of age; and when the sands of life are few and run fast, and the weight of years crowd heavily on, one feels that he, too, must fall into line with
The crowd untold,
Of men by the cause they served unknown,
Who lie in the myriad graves of old,
With never a story, and never a stone.
The philosopher has, with labored logic, tried to prove that life is worth living We were placed on this earth they say, not for our own happiness but like the trees.
to do for the happiness of others. Then, like the trees, and flowers, that only live through one season giving their benefits to man and then dying, so man should live forever passive, a puppet for the use of more fortunate ones. His life is not his own. The world owes him a living. If he must play jester in the King's court, the King must see that he is fed and clothed. Even when old and decreped and childish, a nuisance to his friends and a bore to mankind in general, he must still wait for the summons of the Reaper—Death.
BOADICEA.
We are accustomed to look upon the Roman, at and near the time of Christ, as the personification of all that is noble and brave, and upon the inhabitants of England at this time as uncoath, inferior, barbarians. True they had not the refinement and culture of the Romans.
They were course, unpolished, rude men. But buried beneath all this there may be seen even at this early period, sparks of true manhood which once being aroused has burnt on and on until the whole world has caught the flame, and every nation been animated and elevated by its power.
For example let us compare Charactacus with the cotemporary Roman Emperor, Claudius, and his wife with Agrippina the wife of Claudius. Let us look at him as he stands before that master of almost the whole civilized world. He in a captive's chains, Claudius with a victor's crown. His long light hair falling gracefully over his broad, manly shoulders. His face wearing an expression of defiance. He asks for nothing. In haughty silence he stands before the weak. Cowering Claudius, who, though surrounded by Roman sentiments, trembles at the piercing glance of that rough chieftain. How striking, too, is the contrast between his wife and Agrippina, as she kneels a suppliant at her feet. How different are their homes. Her's but a miserable hovel. Agrippina's a luxuriant palace. How different, too, are the feelings which rules their hearts, the motives which animate their actions. She, moved by love and loyalty, has risked her life to plead for that of her husband. Agrippina soon afterward moved by bare ambition becomes the murderer of Claudius.
Nor do these characters stand alone. Not for long afterward we leave Boadicea. To this queen of the little Icenian tribe we look with admiration almost equal to reverence. Her husband Prasutagus, the king of the Icenia, dying left the emperor Nero, successor of Claudius, and his own two daughters joint heirs to his great wealth hoping thereby to preserve his family and kingdom from the severity of the conquerors. Throughout her whole life Boadicea vividly exemplified that spirit of defiance of all tyranny, which has been a characteristic of her race. The Roman Centurian soon took command of her kingdom, and, she for some imaginary offense, was publicly scourged. This outrage aroused her tribe and their neighbors to a rebellion. Taking advantage of the absence of Suetonius the Roman governor, from that part of England Boadicea bravely lead her force of barbarians against the Romans. They quailed before her, 70,000 were put to flight.
Luctonius hurried to the scene of action. The last battle was fiercely contested. Boadicea rode fearlessly along the ranks of the Brittons. With fiery eloquence she reminded them of the misfortunes of the nation, of
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its suffering and of the irreparable insults which she had undergone. The Romans remained motionless. The barbarians excited by the glowing words of their queen, rushed upon the legions. The Romans bestirred themselves at last and their broad swords soon opened for them a passage through the mass of Brittons, who were finally obliged to yield to the disciplined Romans. The victors spared nothing, women, children and dogs were cut to pieces.
Boadicea took poison and died upon the battle field. While she did not succeed in attaining her ultimate object we can not but admire her character and the spirit which animated her actions. While it is true a crown awaits the victor, not all who are brave wear victor's crowns.
"Lay one rosebud white and pure
On brows that paled in the turmoil.
TOPICS.
Public sentiment is the lever that moves the world. In monarchies its work is indirect, but in our republic, the voice of the people has a direct effect upon the laws. A proof of this is the passage of the new Civil Service bill. The bill was prepared by men who have made a special study of the subject in England and our own country, and who were friends of the reform. The chief objection urged against the measure is that too much power is placed in the administration. It should be remembered, however, that this is to prevent a too sudden change and the consequent disaster. It also tends to make the President responsible for its effects. The power to amend the bill still lies with the people.
Apropos of the above is the changes in the tariff which are proposed by Congress. There is scarce any united public opinion as to just what is needed. All seem ignorant, and most favor the present plan because it is the easiest way to raise a revenue. It works an injustice to some industries, hence the demanded change.
We are in much the same condition in our Kansas Legislature. The people call for a regulation of the railroads, but no two persons have the same plan. It is cheering, however, that the party in power has publicly adopted it as an issue. Study of the matter will in the end lead to the correct method, but this may be long delayed by the monopoly power. In fact it is often better to enact a law which may be unjust in some points, than to submit the reform to the delay of the commission which too often is but the tool of its anti-reform party. To delay the wishes of the people is a dangerous expedient, and has resulted in riot and revolution.
The recent great floods in Europe are accountd for by the fact that the slopes of the Alps, having been denuded of their protecting forests are being washed bare of their soil by the storms and avalanches, like the once fertile hills of Palestine which are now white ribs of bare rock. The debris carried down by the streams, fills up the river-beds of the plains, causing overflows which make deposits along the banks thus raising the river above the level of the plain, like our own leveed Mississippi. In great storms the false banks are washed
through and the result is a wide-spread flood. Europe at last has learned to protect the forests of the Alps.
It is now believed that the present Legislature will not materially change the Prohibitory Liquor Act, as the majority of Kansans do not desire the change. If they did, however, the bill should be modified, or even the amendment re-submitted. The only way to secure lasting reforms is to so educate the public sentiment that the ruling majority will demand or accept legal process. Otherwise the law cannot be enforced.
Among the mountains of California the hydraulicrunning jets are performing the office of the Alpine storms. Many fertile valleys of the Sierras, have been rendered barren by the immense deposits of sterile clays and sandstorn loose by the miners and carried down by the spring floods. The people have banded against the Hydraulic Mining Companies, and restrictive laws are under consideration. As an offset the capitalists propose to catch the debris in enormous dams.
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.
Additions to the Cabinets since our last report :
One shark's tooth of mammoth size, received by exchange from Mr. Joseph Savage.
A very handsome specimen of the well-known but little petted, little striped cat, (Mephitis bicolor), captured by Prof. Snow.
One very large red-headed wood-pecker, (Hylotomus pilcatus) a representation of the largest species found in the United States. Contributed by Mr. Allen Williams.
A perfect specimen of a stone axe, found in a mound in Missouri, showing great age owing to its disintegrated surface. Presented Mr. Theo. Gardner.
Two lots of Coleoptera from Louisiana. Among other good things there were several rare tiger beetles.
A box of valuable Coleoptera from New York and another from California. From these four exchanges Prof. Snow added thirty-three new species to the collection.
Several specimens including ore, asbestus, breccia, etc., from Colorado,—shells, fossil leaves, etc., from Kansas, contributed by Mr. E. D. Eames of Delphos, Ottawa county. Some of the specimens contain imprints of what appear to be willow leaves. Willow leaves are common in the lower cretaceons, but as far as known heretofore none have ever been found in the upper cretaceons.
HEMORRHAGE.—A plant has been found in Mexico called by the natives "Fowlwort," (Tradescantia erecta) which has the peculiar property, when chewed or crushed, of stopping any hemorrhage.
EARACHE.—Dr. A. D. Williams, in the American Chemists' and Druggists' Bulletin, says that the most effective treatment for earache is the local application of a solution of the sulphate ot atropia. From three to five drops should be dropped into the painful ear and allowed to remain ten or fifteen minutes, then by turning the head to one side the ear may be dried with a clean cloth. For young children one grain to an ounce of water makes the solution sufficiently strong: for persons over ten, four grains and upwards.
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WELL WATER. Prof. Patrick is busy from morning till night analyzing water from our city wells. Thus far about thirty wells have been examined. When the work is finished the Professor will publish a report containing the results of his labors. We are all interested in the healthfulness of our drinking water, and any information from the Professor will be gladly received and read with interest.
CIDER. The other day ye scientific reporter happened in the chemical laboratory in time to sample a bottle of eider just before the Professor and his assistant had made way with the whole of it. Some very indignant half-enragged victims of a certain boarding club (which we were told had purchased a goodly quantity of the nectar) brought the Professor the liquid to analyze. A quick and rough analysis made by the assistant revealed the fact that the old juice contained about twenty-five per cent of alcohol. He immediately rushed after the students who had left the sample for determination and informed them that he would take the article off their hands at cost. When the surprised "indignants" told him that only a very small quantity was left-not enough to bother with.
Beware of the cider when it is old.
Typhoid FEVER. A number of outbreaks of typhoid fever were reported during the last year in the medical journals where the victims poisoned their systems by the use of such fancy drinks as ginger beer, soda water, etc., made from poor water.
BIRDS AS VENTRILOQUISTS.Many birds, according to E. E. Fish, appear to possess powers of ventriloquism. Persons who have walked through the woods in early spring know how difficult it is sometimes to get sight of a bird whose song has attracted attention. You may look for him on a near branch when he is perched high in a distant tree top. The red bird, thrush, robin, meadow-lark and many others, frequently throw their sharp, ringing notes in such a way as to cause the listener to believe that they are almost within reach.
Floods. The recent floods and destruction of property in Europe are due principally to the fact that for years; many of the rivers in the low countries have had their waters confined to certain channels by dykes until the beds of the streams have become so filled up with silt that they are higher than the neighboring lands. This makes it possible in times of high water for any outbreak or overflow to inundate large tracts of inhabited country. The levees along the Mississippi which are yearly being rebuilt and strengthened, may in time prove a real injury to our country rather than a benefit.
A NOVEL FISH.—Many singular creatures are known to science, but probably none of the lower animals have a more remarkable method of securing prey than the chaetodon, a beautiful Japanese fish. Seeing a fly lighted near the surface of the water, this fish gently approaches and with unerring aim projects a drop of water at the unsuspecting insect, knocking it from its perch, when it is easily secured. Ex.
As the new term is just commencing, students who can not find the books they require for reference elsewhere, can obtain them at Bates & Field's by giving due notice. The firm is in daily communication with Chicago and New York agents, and is sending to both places very frequently.
NORMAL.
LITERARY SOCIETIES.
This is the time of year when nearly every school district in the State has some form of a literary society. And now is the time for every true, earnest teacher to fix the impress of mental and moral nobility upon all who come within the radius of his or her influence.
As the long winter evenings give leisure to those, who, during eight months in the year, scarcely find time to read even the newspapers; debating clubs, lyceums, or literary societies spring up, whether the teacher will or not. They, to a great extent, are taking the place of the old fashioned spelling school, and, very properly crowding that into a thing of the past.
Not that these societies are always organized, primarily for the purpose of mental advancement. Too often the social element is uppermost in the minds of the leaders. And often a so-called "literary society" is more productive of harm than good.
Every variety is to be met with from the debating club when the men in the neighborhood monopolize the whole time in discussing questions, wise or otherwise : to the society controlled by those of younger age where a few foolish speeches, with a still more foolish "paper" is sandwiched in between "drop-the-handkerchief" and "needle.s-eye."
Now it becomes a thorough teacher to influence and direct these efforts toward mental culture. Not that he or she shall dictate as to the manner of conducting a society, but a few quiet suggestions and the work is done.
The teachers should be, not the figure-head toward which all eyes are turned, but the "power behind the throne." And if the power and throne are one so much the better.
A successful society should contain both old and young. The little folks for declamations, short essays and select readings; and the older ones for the more thorough and thoughtful work.
Too often, because of former customs, or from lack of proper effort, the older members of a community regard the literary society as something which belongs to youth, while they have reached an age where such things are of the past. Such should not be the case. In a republic like ours the stability of our institutions depends upon the intelligence of the people, and that form of intelligence which enables a man to comprehend the fundamental principles upon which governments are founded. The literary society is the place to discuss these principles.
The relations of capital to labor, the laws which govern trade, the essentials of a sound monetary system and other social questions will deepen and broaden those who discuss them; and the hearing of them discussed will be of untold value to the younger portion of the society. Music and a taste for reading can be much encouraged in such gatherings.
But the teacher may say, "I am no debater nor de-laimer," or being a woman may think to shirk the responsibility of such work. But this is wrong, and the sooner the profession is rid of those who are not willing to do more than is stipulated in the contract the better. Every teacher, man or woman, as the leader and moulder of thought in the district where teaching, should feel responsible for the progress made. He or
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she may not be skilled in the forensic art, but that is not the thing most needed. The teacher can plan the work, make out the programmes, encourage the little ones in performing well their parts, and by presenting instructive and interesting work for the older ones induce them to come out, and above all the teacher should be enthusiastic. Enthusiasm will do more to stimulate a society, and make the members work, than any other one thing.
With a well organized and properly conducted literary society in every school-house over our broad land, we will make faster and longer strides toward social and political reform than by organizing new parties or quarreling with the old ones. It is in the intelligence of the masses, wherein lies our future prosperity and permanence. It has been well said that, the school-house is the fort of the republic, those within the garrisons, and the teacher the officer in command. For this reason every step toward better and broader teachers is a move in the right direction. And may the day hasten when none but the most cultured, liberal, and progressive, and those with love and soul for the work shall be admitted to the profession.
EXCHANGE.
What has become of the Vanderbilt Observer? Is it taking a pout just because we saw fit to criticise its poetry a short time ago? Take our criticisms kindly, brother Observer, likewise our advice. and—don't publish all the poetry that is written for you just because your youthful scribbler considers himself favored with the "divine afflatus."
The Michigan Argonaut always gives its readers the very best, either of a literary or humorous nature. The devotee of college slang cannot fail to appreciate its operetta, Rosalie.
"That was a most unlucky lapsus,
Which should warn all other chapses
That betwixt the lip and the cup,
Sometimes the surest man slips up;
And like a torn balloon collapses."
A very good moral, Tewfik.
The Swarthmore Phoenix needs more literary talent. The only article in that department is one on "American Song" and that from all appearances was intended to fill up space and nothing more. "Grand Old John Brown," bursts forth the writer, in his admiration for that notorious demon. Of all the idiosyncrasies of a people, this hero worship is the most absurd,and among college students more especially does it seem to be more prevalent.
The Badger bewails because the Regents failed to put into its little stocking on Christmas the long expected appropriation. Don't feel bad, Badger, for your independence is worth a dozen appropriations, and as long as you can keep yourself above water by relying on your own resources, the more praiseworthy will be your ultimate success. Appropriations may be all well enough at long as your Faculty and Regents pursue a policy that meets your approval. But, if on the contrary, any thing occurs in the administration of college affairs that demands your criticism, you will find it quite necessary and politic to preserve a respectful silence.
The College Transcript still continues to maintain its
well-established reputation, and need only a nice cover to complete it. It contains many well written articles, among them we consider "Schiller, The Poet of Freedom," and "The Isle of Yore" as especially worthy of mention. In the former article in speaking of the friendship that existed between Schiller and Goethe, the writer says : "A strange friendship was Schiller's and Goethe's, this friendship of rivals. Yet nature had suited them for each other, the great, calm Goethe wearing the impress of classic ideal, and the impulsive Schiller, that of Christian endeavor. We love Schiller more because in his friendship with the stronger man his character received no blemish, but reflected virtue into the other life. For it was Schiller's simplicity and purity that conceived Herman in Goethe's finest epic. We admire Goethe more because his mind was not too narrow to see excellencies in a rival, his soul great enough to supply needs and help him become the poet he was, and then place upon his head the laurel that crowned him National Poet."
LOCALS.
Sleighing.
Frozen ears.
Riffle is a widow.
Brewster is a "Pa."
Did you see the fire ?
New "ponies" are in order.
Who will carry off the COURIER prizes ?
"Judge" Harlow, now, you know.
Sleighing has been the popular sport of the season.
Fine Stationary at Bates & Field's.
Pen Knives of all grades at Bates & Field's.
Several of the students like their past studies so well that they will take them over again next year. Chemistry seems to be the favorite.
"That was the most unkindest cut of all," so say all other gents' furnishers in the city for Bromelsick, like the mercury, this weather has gone "way down" in prices.
Prof. Spring has an article of some length in Lipincott's Magazine, entitled, "John Brown at Dutch Henry's Crossing." The piece has not only been warnly praised but it has been extensively copied by State papers.
Picture Frames at low rates at Bates & Field's.
The Index says we are not correct as to the "discipline" administered to the Baker truants. They were only suspended, and "can return after the holidays." Sorry. Had such a thing occurred here, they couldn't have returned at all.
Mr. A. G. Lewis, who has been contemplating a move to Kansas City, has decided to remain with Bromelsick at his Shirt Depot; Al.being a favorite with the students they will feel the same freeness in trading at this stand.
For the benefit of the Preps, we will state that Elijah was not translated by a "pony."
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Several of the boys have been at the Capital since the opening of the Legislature.
B. K. Bruce, one of our business managers, made a circuit of the western cities during the holidays, visiting Chicago, St. Louis, Jefferson City. Independence and Kansas City.
Nobby Hats and stylish Cravats at Bromelsick's Shirt Depot.
W. C. Hayes, a student during 1880, is principal of the Williamsburg schools and also one of the Franklin county examiners. He will return here next year and complete his course.
"Haverly's Opera Troupe will give Johanna Strauss opera, "The Merry War" next Tuesday evening. Haverly's troupes, as is well known everywhere, are among the strongest traveling. The waltz airs of this opera are said to be unusually attractive. The daily papers report crowded houses wherever they appear.
Anything in the line of gent's furnishing goods can be had at Bromelsick's.
We hear that students at Lawrence can indulge in drinkiug that makes one "reel as a—man" and receive no other discipline than'a gentle reproof. Too bad. Baldwin Index. Yes, so we've heard; but they were not students of the University of Kansas.
The Deltas lose one of their best members this week in the person of Samuel T. Seaton, who leaves the University to take a position in an office at Olathe.
All kinds of Note Books at Bates & Field's.
The Y. M. S. C (take notice that we do not mean the Y.M.C.A.) have sent out beautiful invitations for their masqe ball next Thursday.
B. W. Woodward lectured before the aesthetic class last week.
Bates & Field constantly receive invoices of all the new articles for decoration used by our artists.
Fred. Bowersock is publishing a neat amateur paper called "The Kansas Zephyr." It has obtained a good circulation and is read with much interest.
We are sorry that we accidentally tramped on the toes of our Baldwin neighbors. We heard the facts regarding those wayward youths on their Lawrence trip and wrote our squib as a matter of news, giving it little thought thereafter. Our University has long since outgrown any need of jealousy toward sister institutions this side of the Mississippi; and we hope we may never be caught casting slurs at unoffending brethren. We shall continue, however, to give the news from home and abroad, irrespective of persons.
If the cap fits, they must wear it.
If the shoe hurts they must bear it.
If you like fun, don't fail to attend "Strictly Business" to be played at the Opera House by C. B. Bishop, February 1st. Asia commedian, Mr. Bishop stands in the first rank. He is supported by a good company and is gaining success wherever he goes.
W. W. Douglas was elected President, Frank Thompson, Vice-President, Miss Kate Ridenour, Secretary,and Frank Hutchins, Critic, at the last regular election of the Oread society.
The best thing of the season occurred in one of the arithmetic classes the other day. Dr. Williams in the course of his questioning gave the following: "Why is it that when you wish to find the sum of a geometrical progression, you multiply the first term by the ratio, minus one?" "Now I'll give anyone five dollars who will prove it." Up stepped Mr. Bell manfully, and mid examining and cross-examining, answered the question to the satisfaction of all. The Doctor was somewhat taken back, but pulled out a five-dollar greenback and gave it to the boy.
A new and fine line of Letter Tablets at Bates & Field's.
Miss Ella Casebier, one of our University fair ones, was married on December 29th, to W. S. Reed, proprietor of the Memorial Art Works, this city. As Mr. Reed has been one of the COURIER's most liberal advertisers and Miss Casebier one of our finest girls, we hasten to extend our hearty congratulations.
J. D. McLauren spent Saturday in Baldwin.
Last Tuesday the joint committee to select the June orator, addressed a communication to the Faculty reciting their action from time of appointment by the societies, and asking if Col. Ingersoll would be refused the use of the chapel in June. The Faculty on Thursday transmitted to the chairman of the committees and secretaries of the societies a resolution stating in substance that they refused the use of the chapel to no one; but that they desired no discussions among the students. On Friday the communication was read and laid on the table by both Orophilian and Oread societies. In the Oread society this resolution was offered by one of the members: "Resolved, That we disprove of the action of the committee in inviting Col. Robert G. Ingersoll to deliver the June oration." The society by laying the motion at once on the table, refused to consider the resolution. Several carefully prepared speeches and an unlimited amount of wrangling was thus lost to the societies. The committees have written Col. Ingersoll asking him if his engagements were now such that he could accept the invitation.
Bates & Field have received a new and quite artistic line of Note Books, suitable for taking lecture memorandas.
The selection of Col. Ingersoll to deliver the June oration here, is receiving considerable notice from the press. The Baldwin Index, the Boston Congregationalist, E. A. Munsell in the Council Grove Republican, and the Salina Journal disapprove of the choice. Henry King in the Topeka Daily Capital, the Kansas City Daily Journal, the Kansas City Daily Times, the Lawrence Daily Journal, the Atchison Daily Globe and several weekly papers have editorials in approval.
J. T. Harlow is winning quite a reputation at Wyandotte as a lawyer. The other day he won a case when nearly the whole bar of the county was against him.
The bill allowing graduates of our Law Department to practice law without examinations by courts,was warmly discussed in the Legislature last Friday.
One of our lady students who hid her room-mate's front hair calls it "bang up fun."
Professor Canfield's condition continues to improve.
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Governor Crittenden's annual message conveys the information that the Missouri State University, fifty years old, has "upwards of five hundred students." Wonderful.
If you like a Comic Opera don't fail to hear Haverly's company next Tuesday, the 23d.
Who says our Faculty enjoy but a local reputation? Prof. Snow has his name in a number of scientific works as being connected with important discoveries; besides having many namesakes among the plants and animals. Prof. Spring is writing for Lipincott's Magazine. Prof. Williams has long been regarded by educational papers as being one of the best educators in the country. And now Prof. Young in a recent article in the Popular Science Monthly gives an important discovery of Prof. Smith regarding the late comet. The appearance referred to is illustrated.
Lilian Spencer's engagement at the Opera House has been changed from the 25th to the 30th of this month. C.B. Bishop appears in "Strictly Business" on February 1st, and William Horace Lingard is announced for February 6th.
A few facts for some of the State denominational schools to learn: Of the five hundred and twenty students in the State University, several are actually sober most of their time. Two or three never swear. Fully twice that number have been known to go to church. One or two are positively moral in their habits. There is a sprinkling who never "tended bar" in their lives. A number have been known to study-at least during the day time. A few of the last comers have not yet been in the calaboose. The Faculty have had such confidence in some-perhaps favorites-that they have let them go out of city bounds without permits. And finally we know of four or five who never robbed a train or committed a murder in their lives-though we are willing to admit such cases are rare.
A mouse accidentally got in Prof. Snow's scientific collection last week and destroyed several hundred beetles.
The Betas, Deltas, and Phi Psis each lose a member from the '84 class this session, L. H. Leach, Samuel T. Seaton and W. W. Douglas, all bid the University an adieu.
The losses in old students is about balanced by the arrivals of the new.
Now that fires are the all-prevalent topic of conversation, would it not be well to look over our building. It is reported that the hose in use is not sufficiently long to reach the chemical rooms,a portion of the University most liable to be visited with fire.
The new session is at hand, and book-buying is again in order. J. S. Crew will always be found with a full stock of everything needed in the students' line. Give him a call.
Prof. Carruth's paper before the State Teachers' Association upon "German in Our Public Schools" is a most sensible article. He takes the ground that however valuable may be the study of German as a part of our higher education, it has no business in our public schools. The address was given in full through the column of the Topeka Capital.
There are several good book-keepers in the University. At least that is what some think who have lost their books.
Congressman-elect Louis Hanback, lectures this evening in Chapel Hall upon "What Cheer."
Kihnear and Detwiller have been the recipient of many compliments over their artistic work on the proprogram bulletins in the hall.
Miss Mollie Johnson, of Oskaloosa, a sister of Miss Frank, made her first visit to our University last Monday morning.
The Y. M. C. A. at their last meeting elected J. F. Tucker, Paesident, W. L. LeSeur, Vice-President, J. D. McLaren, Secretary, and Mr. Higgins, Treasurer, at their last meeting.
Haverly's Comic Opera Company in "Merry War" to-night.
Professor and Mrs. Carruth entertained the Junior German class last Tuesday evening. Nothing could have been more pleasant after a three days' torture in examinations.
L. L. Dyche is engaged in mounting the game captured in the Indian Territory.
Five bills have been introduced into our Legislature relative to the University; one to admit law graduates to the Kansas bar upon presentation of their diplomas, one making Normal diplomas life certificates to teach. one providing for the erection of an observatory, one for a new chemical laboratory separate from the main building, and one to relieve Lawrence from the bonds voted in aid of the University.
Miss Lizzie Farr, of the '81 Normal class, is teaching at Osage City.
Our Normal Department is increasing in numbers. The dining clubs have been undergoing a change of membership lately.
The theatrical troupes which have lately visited Lawrence, have been exceptionally good. "Kerry Gow," "The Chimes of Normandy," and "Esmeralda," all received a generous patronage from our students, as they deserved. The announcements for the coming two weeks bespeak large audiences for the Opera House.
The eisterns of the University are becoming dry, it has been necessary to haul water from the river.
Since the last meeting of the Oread Society, the boys have been eagerly looking up parliamentary rules.
The improvement over last winter in the heating of the recitation rooms is one of the many benefits from the change of Superintendents.
W. H. Johnson takes A. Haworth's place as a custodian of the University building.
Dancing clubs do not seem to enjoy the popularity they did last year.
E. H. Jackson, a student of long ago, was recently elected Superintendent of Public Instruction for Miami county, by a large majority.
Frank Prentiss, who has been teaching school at Canyon City, for several years past, has returned to the University to graduate in the Scientific Department
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UNIVERSITY COURIER.
PERSONAL.
W. S. Whirlow, our miscellany editor, spent Christmas at his home in Vinland.
Gov. Teats, of Abilene, a former law student of K. S. U., visited the University during the past week.
Mr. Crumpton, of Larned, left school to attend the funeral of his mother last Wednesday.
L. H. Leach departed for Kansas City on Thursday to take a position on the Kansas City Times.
Miss Alice Litchfield, who has been absent from the University for some time, returned Friday.
Miss Carrie Watson, our librarian, spent a few days visiting in Kansas City last week.
E. E. Ritchie, '85, who has been absent during the present year, paid the University a short visit a few days ago.
Prof. Snow will address the Normal literary society at their next meeting.
Prof. J. W. Gleed delivered his lecture on "Paul and Plato" before a good audience Tuesday at the Unitarian church.
Harry Lewers, an old student of the University, now a citizen of Cawker City, was in the city on the 16th inst.
Stuart O. Henry, well-known among the older students and the professors, spent a few days in the city.
W. H. Simpson made a visit to Lawrence on the 15th. Not "periodically."
Herbert Crandall, one of the boys of '79 was in town last Friday.
Miss Bertie Neisley entertained very pleasantly a company of young people at her home on the 16th inst.
Miss Clara Hunsicker is now a member of the I. C. Sorosis.
Mr. Charles Hall, of the Freshman class, has been lately initiated into the Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
Miss Mary Boles, daughter of ex-Superintendent of Schools, J. W. Boles, has left K. S. U. to accept a position at Austin, Tex.
Mr. E. A. Munsell "disapproves" of the choice of Robt. G. Ingersoll.
W. J. Lutz, '84, who has been spending some time at his home in Beloit, will return to the University soon.
W. J. Moore, late of the class of '85, is now in the A., T. & S. F. R. R. offices at Topeka.
Cora Pierson, '84, went to Topeka last Friday to visit friends.
Clara Greenameyer, '86, was out of school several days last week on account of sickness.
Jennie Sutliff, '85, has been quit till.
Harry Kelly, a last year's student, visited the University last week.
Mr. Hicks has left the University.
Frank D. Hutchins, '83, attended the inaugural ceremonies at Topeka.
Don Juan Rankin, '81, visited the Engineer's Society on the 12th.
Frank Prentiss, a former student of K. S. U. visited the University, Monday.
Bessie Gray will not return to K. S. U.
W. S. Whirlow, our miscellany editor, spent Christmas at his home in Vinland.
Gov. Teats, of Abilene, a former law student of K. S. U., visited the University during the past week.
Mr. Crumpton, of Larned, left school to attend the funeral of his mother last Wednesday.
L. H. Leach departed for Kansas City on Thursday to take a position on the Kansas City Times.
Miss Alice Litchfield, who has been absent from the University for some time, returned Friday.
Miss Carrie Watson, our librarian, spent a few days visiting in Kansas City last week.
E. E. Ritchie, '85, who has been absent during the present year. paid the University a short visit a few days ago.
Prof. Snow will address the Normal literary society at their next meeting.
Prof. J. W. Gleed delivered his lecture on "Paul and Plato" before a good audience Tuesday at the Unitarian church.
Harry Lewers, an old student of the University, now a citizen of Cawker City, was in the city on the 16th inst.
Stuart O. Henry, well-known among the older students and the professors, spent a few days in the city.
W. H. Simpson made a visit to Lawrence on the 15th. Not "periodically."
Herbert Crandall, one of the boys of 79 was in town last Friday.
Miss Bertie Neisley entertained very pleasantly a company of young people at her home on the 16th inst.
Miss Clara Hunsiecker is now a member of the I. C. Sorosis.
Mr. Charles Hall, of the Freshman class, has been lately initiated into the Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
Miss Mary Boles, daughter of ex-Superintendent of Schools, J. W. Boles, has left K. S. U. to accept a position at Austin, Tex.
Mr. E. A. Munsell "disapproves" of the choice of Robt. G. Ingersoll.
W. J. Lutz, 84, who has been spending some time at his home in Beloit, will return to the University soon.
W. J. Moore, late of the class of '85, is now in the A., T. & S. F. R. R. offices at Topeka.
Cora Pierson, '84, went to Topeka last Friday to visit friends.
Clara Greenameyer, 186, was out of school several days last week on account of sickness.
Jennie Sutliff, '85, has been quit ill.
Harry Kelly, a last year's student, visited the University last week.
Mr. Hicks has left the University.
Frank D. Hutchins, 183. attended the inaugural ceremonies at Topeka.
Don Juan Rankin, '81. visited the Engineer's Society on the 12th.
Frank Prentiss, a former student of K. S. U. visited the University, Monday.
MISCELLANY.
Bessie Gray will not return to K. S. U.
ALL SORTS.
The Dartmouth claims that thirty per cent. of the students of that college are skeptics.
The Junior class of Swarthmore college have invested in "mortar boards." We hope they will become more popular there than they did last year at the K. S. U.
A candidate for membership in the society of Free Masons needs plenty of backbone ; but a candidate for membership in a Greek letter fraternity at the K. S. U. needs a strong jaw bone.
Hamilton Female College claims to have a girl with twenty-five sets of false frizzes. We used to have one that could beat that, but, alas! She's gone.
The Delta Gammas will probably hold their national convention in May, at Akron, Ohio, instead of Franklin. Indiana.
The wheels of progress still roll on. Greek is no longer required at Cambridge.
The twenty-fourth annual contest between the Philadelphia and Eccritean societies of Monmouth college, took place December 21st. The judges gave their decision in favor of the Philadelphia. The score of the judges was published. This is what we would like to see in our own contests. We do not see any objection to publishing the score. Many would like to know just how each performer is graded; and each performer would like to know whether he helped to win or lose the victory.
COLLEGE NOTES.
Yale College has no literary societies.
The oldest acting college Professor in the United States, is A. S. Packard. of Bowdoin College. He is eighty-four years old.
Sixty millions of dollars have been contributed by individual donations for colleges in the United States in the last ten years.
A daily paper will be published at Dartmouth during the remainder of the term.—Beacon.
The salaries of the new Professors of the University of Texas, range from $4,000 down to $2,500.
Canada has forty colleges, United States thirty-five and England 1,300
The managing editor of the Tuftonian is chosen by the Faculty.
The recent convention of French schoolboys, presided over by Victor Hugo, demanded the abolition of examinations and the marking system. They will next demand an abolition of all schools perhaps.
Professor Nichol, of Glasgow University, has in the press a work on American literature, which will bring under review the writers of America from the Colonial period down to the present time.
Allegheny College, of Meadville, Pennsylvania, was almost wholly destroyed by fire on December 7. The fire is supposed to be the work of an incendiary, and there seems to be a suspicion entertained by the faculty against some of the students.
The will of the late James Laughlin, ef Pittsburg. Pa., directs the payment from his estate of $15,000 to the Pennsylvania Female College, $10,000 to the Western Theological Seminary, and $5,000 to the Western University.
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There are seven thousand Americans attending the Universities of Germany.
At the Wisconsin University, 114 students out of 170 are in favor of Prohibition.
Oberlin has the largest Y. M. C. A. in the world. It numbers nearly 400 members.
The University of Pennsylvania is on its "last legs," financially. Money had to be borrowed to pay last month's salaries and running expenses.
The passing grade of Harvard is 40.
PHUNNY PHACTS.
Student, (translating)—"Three times I strove to cast my arms about her neck—and Professor, that's as far as I got." Professor—"Well, that's quite far enough." Here's from one of our theological seminaries : Prof. in Systematic Theology, "Where is the lesson to-day, gentlemen?" Students: "It begins at good angels and goes to the Devil."
THE COLLEGE WIDOW.
Ah ! It is painfulto watch her
As she endeavors to win with the air
That captured our fathers before us,
As a lion is caught in the snare.
She's watching aud waiting for some one, Watching and waiting in vain; To freshmen she seems like a mother; To seniors she's homely and plain.
Can it be that she ever was pretty,
That her hair was golden and fine.
And her lips as red as the roses,
Afar back in the "build lang syne y"
It is plain as the phantoms surround her,
And her pride approaches its fall.
That her "amor omnia vincit"
Has proven no "vincit" at all.
— Exchange.
- Exchange.
A young lady was looking at some hosiery and asked the blushing clerk: "How do you sell those?" at the same time holding up before him a long pair of zebra-colored ones." "Those are worth five dollars a pair," he answered. "Oh, my," twittered the giddy, gushing creature, "they come pretty high, don't they?" "Y-y-e-s," stammered the bashful youth, "th-th-they come p-pret-pretty high, bu-bu-but y-y-you are pretty tall, you know!—Del. College Transcript.
They say the Vassar girls are never so happy as when allowed to go down to the river and paddle round the buoys.
Scene-Chapel. President praying and certain students studying. "Bless, we pray thee,the students now studying here." (Sensation.)
We have just read a handkerchief flirtation code, and now advise all men desiring to avoid breach-of-promise suits to wipe their noses on their coat-tails.
Freshman on debate trying to ridicule persistent growling of his opponent : "If you step on a cat's tail she will growl, especially if she is a tom-cat."
Why is a torn umbrella like a small circus? A torn umbrella makes a display of ribs; a display of ribs is a side show, and a side show is a small circus. Juniors will please discover the fallacy and report in our next.
A Freshman wrote to his father : "Dear par.I want a little change." The paternal parent replies : "Dear Charlie, just wait for it. Time brings change to everybody."
Here rests his head upon the lap of earth, a youth to fortune and to fame unknown. Too much benzine crept under his girth, and played the mischief with his temperate zone.
Only as a brother : "My teeth are full of sand," said the fairest bather in the surf. "All right, hand them out," said an admirer, "and I'll rinse them off for you." And now she regards him only as a brother.
"Violet, dearest, do you play that tune often?" asked Hugh Montressor of his afflianced. "Yes, pet, and when we are married I'll play it all the time." Then Hugh went out and shuddered himself to death.
When a handsome young wife went into a hardware store to get one of those wooden contrivances to mash potatoes, and said : "I want a masher," every man in the store from the boss to the office boy started to wait on her.
"There is plenty of room at the top," as the bald-headed man said to his full beard.
Archimedes invented the slang phrase, "Give us a rest," when he offered to move the world with his lever.
We have at last discovered what Romeo and Juliet loved—it was taffy.
Prof.—"Mr. E., do you know what you are trying to prove?" Mr. F.,—"N-no sir, but I think I can get it."
The Professor in Physiology "got off" his regular annual joke this year on the unsuspecting Freshmen. "Man is composed entirely of cells; in short, man is one great cell." After the recitation one of the ladies remarked to Mr. R., "Remember you are a sell." "Yes," be replied. "remember you are a dam-sell."
Subseribers delinquent in their subscriptions to the COURIER will please settle with the business managers at their earliest opportunity. This is the first time we have yet made a call on our student patrons, and we trust they will respond liberally.
It is reported that considerable feeling has been aroused in the University of Kansas, at Lawrence, over an invitation extended by the literary societies of that institution to Col. Robert G. Ingersoll to deliver the annual address before their members next June. Why there should be the slightest opposition we are unable to see. Kansas people have always boasted of their liberality. They have stood bravely for free speech and universal tolerance of opinion, but to object to hearing Col. Ingersoll would be an exhibition of bigotry unworthy of such a people—unworthy of any civilized community in this enlightened age. Col. Ingersoll at Lawrence would hardly obtrude his views of theology, but if he did intelligent people should not be afraid to hear him. He is the greatest orator living upon earth, and there is no place in America where he should not be welcomed. If the literary societies of the University of Kansas can induce him to appear before them they will be given such a treat as will prove an event in their history. —Kansas City Journal.
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