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VOL. I.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FEBRUARY 6, 1883.
No.11
University Courier.
A SEMI-MONTHLY PUBLICATION DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE STUDENTS
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
BOARD OF EDITORS.
EDITORIAL. C.C.DART.
TOPICS J.D.MC LAREN.
LITERARY E.A.BROWN, ANNA MURPHY.
SCIENTIFIC L.L.DYCHE.
NORMAL G.E. ROSE.
EXCHANGE ALBERT RIFFLE.
LOCAL GLEN MILLER,MARY GILLMORE.
PERSONAL CLARA GILLHAM.
MISCELLANY W.S.WHIRLOW,ELLA V.KEIST.
BUSINESS MANAGERS. EDMOND BUTLER, B. K. BRUCE.
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EDITORIAL.
The invitation of Col. Ingersoll, by the inter-society committee, to deliver the annual oration before the societies in June, has been the cause of considerable excitement. Whether said gentleman will accept the invitation or not is uncertain at this writing. It is fair to presume, however, that he will decline, since he is warned that his coming here is likely to be a detriment to the University. The school has long had a reputation for scepticism among a certain class, and it is the persons constituting this class that will now be greatly rejoiced to think that they have something tangible on which to rest their opinions. Personally, we have no objection to listening to Mr. Ingersoll, and it is hardly from any narrowness that many would rather have some other person deliver the June oration. There can be but little doubt that Mr. Ingersoll's coming would prove an injury to the University. If people desire to send their children to a liberal school they can find none more liberal in the State, and hence must send them here if anywhere. Mr. Ingersoll then would not augment this class of students. Again, Christian parents might be led to the belief, by Mr. Ingersoll's coming that the school is too liberal and therefore send their children to denominational schools. So then it is obvious that no good but some harm would result to our school. But there is perhaps another reason why a different orator should have been sought. It is this: May it not be wrong to encourage and flatter those
whose doctrines are of doubtful propriety? It is generally believed that the tendency of Mr. Ingersoll's teachings is pernicious. No man, who directly or indirectly undermines truth, morality, honesty and virtue, should be upheld by those who desire to see the race become more degraded. But Col. Ingersoll has been invited, not, however, with the "advice and consent" of the Faculty. The invitation was given on the authority of a joint committee of the two societies, and the only blame that attaches to the Faculty, if blame there be, has been in allowing the committees to choose an orator without conferring with the Chancellor or with the Faculty as a body. It has been urged, since it is generally known that the invitation has been made, that the influence on the University will be the same whether Mr. Ingersoll accepts or not. This, however, is scarcely true, and it were better even now that he should not come. But whether he comes or not, it remains true that in point of morality and pure Christianity nor Faculty and students compare favorably with the Faculties and students of any other institution in this State or any other State.
It is rumored that Jas. E. Murdock will give some Shakesperian readings here during the last week in March. If the rumor becomes a fact, the students of K. S. U. will have the privilege of listening to one of the best elocationists the world has ever seen. Every student here ought to avail himself of this opportunity. Murdock is now playing in Cincinnati with a company composed entirely of "stars" in the profession. He is over seventy years old, and although he has spent his entire life upon the stage, his voice is as good as ever, and his reputation grows brighter as years roll by After the company finishes its engagement at Cincinnati, and as spring approaches, Murdock will come to the West to spend several weeks filling engagements already made. He will first be at Kansas City, after which, it is hoped he will agree to come to Lawrence. If he comes look out for one of the best entertainments ever given in the city. His renditions of Shakespeare are unsurpassed. As we do not have the opportunity of seeing a first-class tragedian with company, it is to be hoped we may have a chance of seeing and listening to the tragedian if not supported by a company. Let him come. Students of K. S. U. are hungry for such an entertainment as he will give.
A short time ago we gave you an article upon "secret societies." We did not treat them harshly, but simply gave our views in regard to what they ought to be. They did not coincide with those of other fraternity men at K.S.U. and consequently we were
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“raked over the coals” for writing such an article. But whatever the position of these dissatisfied ones, not one has seen fit to put his views in print. One prominent Greek of 1883 went so far as to advise the writer of this article to withdraw from his fraternity. We were very thankful for his advice, but did not follow it and will not as long as we can conscientiously stand up for the fraternity system. Our aim is simply to correct abuses. To show that my position is recognized by others as the true one, aud to let the readers of the Courier know how one fraternity organ stands in the matter, I give you a few quotations from the Beta Theta Pi of January. The editor says: “A fraternity man in college should never forget that he is not merely a fraternity man. His obligations to his college, his class or his literary societies must never be interfered with by his ties as a fraternity man. All fraternity brethren are bound to help each other in all honorable ways.” Now no way is an honorable one that leads to the substitution of the lower for the higher allegiance. And there are times when one's allegiance to his fraternity can not rightfully be made the first consideration. Elections for honors are such occasions. Duties do not conflict. In the presence of the higher the lower has no existence If a man is called upon to vote for class orator, he owes it to his class to vote for the best man. To his dearest fraternity brother, who may be a candidate for the place, he owes, if that brother be not in his honest opinion, the best man—nothing; and to his fraternity, if it have not that best man in its ranks, he likewise owes—nothing.
Of those who vote for brother Greeks simply because they are brothers, he says: "If it could be shown that the principle upon which they act is one universally characteristic of their fellow-fraternity men, any college would be justified in ordering such a fraternity to disband upon the plain ground of antagonism to good order and the best interests of the institution." Our sentiments exactly, and if the time ever comes when fraternities recognize the same truth the war against them will cease.
EXAMINATIONS are past, and before this everybody knows whether he scored 99 or 100. Those who were unfortunate enough to get the lowest grade have begun the second session with renewed energy, while the perfect ones are still trying to remain so. From this, we predict that the coming work of this session will be the best of any year. Everything is encouraging. It is true we are called upon to chronicle the death of the "Social Science Club," yet we count two more societies than last year. If these new ones intruded upon those already organized, we would consider them injuries instead of helps. But their work is in a field entirely their own. The Engineering Society is doing a good work, and is already a permanent organization. Its sessions are not only interesting to those contemplating the work of engineers, but to all who wish to learn substantial facts. The alumini of K.S.U. who are now in the field take a deep interest in the society and a few have furnished articles for it. The Preparatory Society
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is meeting with encouragement. Last year, the Oreads and Orophilians tried to lessen their numbers by compelling the Preps. to organize another society, but they failed in their attempts. This year the Preps. led, and have a society in good working order. These minor encourages together with the prospect of a new chemical laboratory and also an observatory, are indicative of the growing strength of our institution.
The situation in Ireland is very critical. The twenty-one prisoners tried in Dublin for conspiracy to murder the officials, have been proved guilty of many other crimes. The numerous leaders of the agitation are said to be supported entirely by contribution from Irishmen in the United States. The so-called concessions from the British Parliament have driven most of the capital from the island, and the poverty-stricken inhabitants must emigrate or starve. Equality with Scotland and England, and compulsory education, and the nonrecognition of caste are the concessions needed. The sooner they are made the better.
The late disasters at Milwaukee, St. Louis and Quincy have brought the subject of fire-escapes prominently before the people. In Kansas the most of our public buildings are perfect fire-traps. A bill has been introduced in our Legislature requiring the proprietors of such buildings to place a rope by each window, of sufficient length to reach the ground. The bill should be enacted. Meanwhile, a rope placed in the trunk or a strong knotted cord carried in the valise may serve us a good turn.
The proposal to make the Commissioner of Agriculture a cabinet officer is a good one. The products of the United States are farm products almost entirely. Such vast interests need representation and special care. The present seed store, gift-to-constituent machine is a disgrace to the land. In Kansas, the appointment of a State veterinarian, though much ridiculed, is something that would add to the wealth of the State. It is a Board of Health for the stock, in which a vast capital is invested.
The death of Gambetta has led to an inquiry into the politics and morals of France, which shows that she does not yet possess the best type of civilization. The government acts as a monarchy when it prohibits the free speech of Prince Jerome and of Krapotine. Wrong action must be prohibited everywhere, but to prevent even wrong discussions of any question shows that it believed that the good sense of the people cannot be trusted.
LITERARY.
HOW DO PEOPLE LIVE.
By eating, to be sure. How else could life be sustained ? Not by such faith as we have now-a-days, and besides, God "helps those who help themselves :" so, in order to live, one must learn to exert his own powers both mental and physical.
Some are fitted to earn a living by their muscles only;
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A collection of about nine hundred good beetles from Pennsylvania.
Of the specimens taken in the Indian Territory during Christmas vacation, two turkeys and one big golden eagle are mounted and in the cabinets on exhibition.
One of the most curious and interesting birds, the Chaparral Cock or Road-Runner' (Geococeyx Californianus) from New Mexico, contributed by Mr. B. S. Williams, a former student of K. S. U. This bird is new to the collections.
Although terrestrial for the most part in its habits and sharing many other peculiarities with gallinaceous birds, it ranks in a very different ornithological division, being classed with the Cuckoos. These birds are said to be very swift of foot and in parts of Arizona, California and Mexico, where they occur they are frequently pursued with horses and hounds. Lieutenant Couch mentions that this bird called Paisano by the Mexicans, is also held in high estimation by them on account of its enmity to the rattlesnake, which it usually succeeds in killing in fair combat. These birds can be tamed; they feed upon insects and small reptiles, etc., prefering lizards and small birds, the latter of which the swallow feathers and all. Dr. Kennedy also states that when taken alive they soon become quite tame, and willingly remain about the house, soon destroying all the mice in the vicinity, which they catch and play with, with as much dexterity as a cat.
The lowest temperature of the winter was January 22d, when at about sunrise Prof. Snow's standard thermometer, at his house near the banks of the river, indicated fourteen degrees below zero. The coldest day, however was January 20th. The mean temperature of the whole day was 7.3 below zero. The mean of January 22d was 4.5 above. During the cold spell the thermometers stood below zero for about sixty hours. This is the coldest weather we have had since January, 1879, when the thermometers indicated 16 degrees. The coldest temperature the Professor has observed in Kansas was in January, 1873, when the thermometer stood at 26 degrees.
The prizes offered for the best work done in comparative anatomy were awarded—the first to Mr. L. M. Powell and the second to Mr.C. Dean. The third if there had been any would have been given to Miss Kate E.Harrington.
At the recent meeting of the State Board of Agriculture Professor Snow was appointed State Entomologist.
The Gila Monster looks fat and well. It seems to be passing the winter in a hibernating state; it has not taken any food since fall, and never moves unless disturbed. If the animal survives well until spring, Prof. Snow will continue his experiments with the animal. There appears to be much disagreement among scientific men with regard to the poisonousness of the beast. The monster has bitten a number of Lawrence cats without any effect whatever more than would naturally result from a severe bite of a harmless animal.
The rattlesnake is not the only natural enemy that the prairie dog has. We found one of these little animals in a half-digested condition in the crop of a golden eagle.
In the Indian Territory where there is no grain, the wild turkeys, prairie chickens and quails feed on acorns
almost exclusively during the winter season and become very fat. We found nearly a pint of acorns in the crop of one gobler to the exclusion of all other kinds of food except a very few bugs.
During Christmas vacation while Prof. Snow was working with his North American beetle cases a mouse secreted itself in the back part of the open cabinet and was shut in. Result about two thousand good duplicate specimens were destroyed, much to the aggravation of the Professor as well as to the loss of the State. No one except the Professor himself knows just how much time and skilled patient labor it takes to get two thousand good beetles. The thirty cases containing the regular named cabinet specimens were covered with glass and were not injured. That mouse died.
The first session's anatomy class has finished its work and taken its examination. During the twenty weeks over fifty cats and about a dozen dogs were sacrificed for the good of the dissectors. We are of the opinion that part of the work of human dissection can be supplemented in this way without any loss to the student. Because first—skill in dissecting must be acquired before good work can be done on any subject. Second—since the animals are small they can be preserved in alcohol and kept clean, fresh and ready for use all the time. Thirdly—the arrangement of the muscles, blood vessels, bones and organs generally, agrees for the most part with those in man. The student can use Gray's anatomical descriptions with scarcely any inconvenience. Fourthly-there is always more or less unpleasantness as well as expense connected with procuring and handling human subjects while cats and dogs can be bought without money and without price.
It is indeed wonderful how easily the roots of plants and trees bore through hard, impacted soils in search of nourishment. They use for this purpose a sort of awl of immense power, situated at the end of the roots and capable, with the aid of the other root machinery, of thrusting aside heavy weights and getting through almost any obstructions. Yet the awl consists only of a mass of microscopic absorbent cells joined by protoplasm or vegetable mucus-fluid in which vital action is first set up. The roots of the elm and maple will bore through the hardest soil of wall or streets, enter drains twine about water pipes, and penetrate through the seams of stone and brick structures. The roots of some plants have been known to pass through eighteen inches of solid brick work and make their appearance in a wine cellar below. Plants have a vast power in overcoming obstacles when foraging for food. They are like a hungry animal which no fences can restrain when their food is beyond.Journal of Chemistry.
NORMAL.
CAMBRIDGE AND LONGFELLOW.
The practical part of teaching is often posaic enough, yet the teacher should not become narrow by emphasizing too much the "bread and butter" aspect of life. To the teacher of liberal mind and culture poetry must find some place in the soul. Time is not ill-spent in admiring and treasuring up the beautiful fancies crystalized by the pen of our poets. And the teacher is made purer and nobler by acquaintance with those who in death still live.
We need not go far to find much that is beautiful. Take
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but the poems which Longfellow has written at Cambridge ; how they echo the sacred memories which lovingly linger about "The Old Craigie House." Those peaceful surroundings are painted by the poet's pen, as he says :
"The Old House by the lindened Stands silent in the shade;
And o'er the gravel pathway The lights and shadows played."
And we can almost see
"The old-fashioned country seat Across whose antique portico,
Talt poplar trees their shadows throw."
Not many English writing poets have addressed poems to their children. Jonson wrote some lines about a daughter who died in infancy. Coleridge sang a cradle song over his son Hartley in "Frost at Midnight." Shelley bewailed the death of his son William, and Leigh Hunt, the most tuneful of all, celebrated two of his children in two characteristic poems. But Longfellow distanced all to whom childhood was a source of inspiration. His poem, "To my Child," has no superior. In it we catch a glimpse of the poet's home, of the
Whose figures grace With many a grotesque form and face The ancient chimney of the nursery. "
"The patterning footstep falls
Through these once solitary halls
Makes the old walls
Jubilant, and they rejoice."
When from the sombre background, memory recalls that
"Once within these walls
The Father of his Country dwelt.
And yonder meadows broad and damp
The fires of the besieging camp
Encircled with a burning belt."
"Yes in this very room
Sat he in those hours of gloom
Weary both in heart and head."
But the children return,
"Grave Alice and laughing Allegra
And Edith with golden hair.
A sudden rush from the stairway
A sudden raid from the hall!
By three doors left unguarded
They enter my castle wall!"
Edith was the little girl who
"When she was good
Was very very good,
And when she was bad,
She was horrid."
Of his children, he writes:
"Ye are better than all the ballads
That ever were sung or said;
For ye are living poems
And all the rest are dead."
In a shadow he gravely speculates on the future:
"If I were dead what would befall these children
Who now are looking up to me for help and furtherance."
But he reflects.
"The world is very old, and generations pass
As they have passed a troop of shadows,
The world belongs to those who come the last.
They will find hope and strength as we have done."
Even to common things he adds a new beauty and
Even to common things he adds a new beauty and interest.
"The Village Blacksmith,
With brawny arms and face like tan,
Who looks the whole world in the face
For he owes not any man, goes onward, toiling-
Rejoicing—Each morning sees some task begun,
Each evening sees it close."
The sad and mysterious "Acre of Our God" he calls The place where human harvests grew." A child is born to him and at the same hour a soul wings its flight to God. Two Angles. One of life and one of death Passed o'er our village as the morning broke."
From an afternoon in February we have a picture of the shady side of Cambridge. Where amid the cold and gloom and darkness of the short winter's day. He, "Sees through the Meadow, like a fearful shadow, Slowly passing a funeral train."
More cheerful is his apostrophe, "To the River Charles."
"Thou hast taught me, Silent River!
Many a lesson, deep and long;
Thou hast been a generous giver;
I can give thee but a song."
And again, in his. "It is not Always May," he exclaims:
"So blueyonwinding river flows It seems an outlet for the sky!"
The night side of the same stream is given, while
"He stood on the bridge at midnight,
As the clock was striking the hour,
And the moon rose o'er the city
Behind the dark church tower.
night side of the same stream is gi
"He stood on the bridge at midnight,
As the clock was striking the hour,
And the moon rose o'er the city
Behind the dark church tower.
Among the long, black rafters
The wavering shadows lay
And the current that came from the ocean
Seemed to lift and bear them away.
How often! O, how often
I had wished that the ebbing tide
Would bear me away on its bosom
O'er the ocean wild and wide!
For my heart was hot and restless,
And my life was full of care,
And the burden laid upon me
Seemed greater than I could bear.
But now it has fallen from me—
It is buried in the sea;
Yet, whenever I cross the river
The past sweeps over me."
MISCELLANY.
MONKEYITEMS.
The Professor of Astronomy thinks that the late comet was of the feminine gender for three reasons: First, Because it wears such a long trail; Second. It keeps the boys out too late at night; and especially because it makes so much talk.
"You have driven horses a great deal, haven't you, George, dear?" said a girlish voice from the depths of a $450 seal-skin sacque last night. "Oh, yes," replied George, chirping to his trotter; "I flatter myself that I can handle a horse about as well as the next one." Do you think you could drive with one hand without any danger of the horse running away? came softly through the night air.
They had a funeral from the house the day before, and at breakfast the land lady asked : "Is there anything
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worse than a cold grave?" A cute Prep. boarder replied, "Yes, ma'am. Cold gravy."
"Corn exchange!" exclaimed Miss P. "What an idea! I haven't got but one corn, and I wouldn't exchange that with anybody, for who knows what might come along with another person's corn!"
A politician, who complained of a pain in his left shoulder at night, was told by the physician that he must lie on the right side. "Lie on the right side!" he exclaimed. "Which is the right side? I've been lying on all sides for years, and never seemed to have hit the right one yet!"
It is said that the life of the poet Whittier is much disturbed by women. One wealthy widow actually proposed to him, and other women have made violent love to him without avail. He remembers too well the advice of Mr. Weller to his son Samuel.
COLLEGE NOTES.
The Boston Latin School has a successful school orchestra.
A Boston daily claims that a single New Haven firm sells monthly to the students of Yale College, 1,200,000 cigarettes.
It is reported that Cuyler, the champion runner of Yale, has just finished the race of life.
The next meeting of the Intercollegiate Press Association is to be held in Cambridge, in the Christmas recess of 1883.
A series of meetings held lately by the Y. M. C. A. of Asbury, were not as successful as was hoped.
Spelling matches are fashionable at Asbury. Webster's unabridged dictionary is offered as a prize to the best speller, in a match soon to take place.
The Ohio Wesleyan University has an attendance of 665 students.
The Hesperian Student, published by the students of the University of Nebraska, lately received a donation from the regents of $150.
At present there are in the United States 64 Greek Letter Fraternities, having 487 chapters, 35 chapter houses, 70 alumni chapters, and a total membership of 62,256.—Ex.
Doctor George Manners recently donated $15,000 to Asbury. This in addition to the $10,000, given four years ago, makes $25,000. A very liberal gift for one man.
By far the most pleasing event of the year, in social circles, was the party given by Miss Minnie Knight, at her home, last Monday evening, to the members of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. The invitations were very elegant, consisting of white satin ribbons, with a card in the center, and on either side, sprays of flowers, hand painted. This work was done by the lady friends of the chapter.—Asbury Monthly.
The two sons of Secretary Chandler do not seem to have the taste for public life so characteristic of their father. The elder having graduated from Yale, has gone to Dakota to look after a valuable farm.
At present there is a split in the rhetorical association of Asbury. There are two parties; each having a president and secretary. Each party is waiting for the other to give in. The Asbury Monthly, the official paper of that institution, advises a compromise.
The University of Kansas has five or six different chapters of secret societies. We suppose their objects are all different. For we cannot see the need of more than one for a single purpose. We do not know what the objects of these societies may be, unless it is to advance the individual interests of their members as some have suggested. Be this as it may, we hope that the new chapter now supposed to be running sub rosa, will be a chapter for the prevention of "flunking." This would be an object worthy of any fraternity.
The Lick Observatory, in California, is well under way. It is on Mount Hamilton, thirteen miles from San Jose, and nearly 4,500 feet above sea level, with an unobstructed view of the heavens, except a small part of the northeastern horizon, shut out from view by a neighboring mountain peak. There are to be two domes, in one of which a twelve-inch equatorial telescope is now erected. The other is to contain the great thirty-six-inch telescope, the glasses for which are now being ground at Cambridgeport, Mass. The observatory is of the most substantial character, and will be completely equipped.—Transcript.
Too often the aim of the chapter is made to conflict with better aims of the college. This happens not because it is necessary or right; nor because the principles of the order teach it; but because principles and teachings are lost sight of and ambition and selfishness rule where they were wont to rule. The remedy is plain and easy. A manly course of action by fraternity men would do away with these objections. Such a course would revolutionize this feeling and turn it into another and better channel. Fraternities can be made to assist honest and upright college work. And until a chapter reaches that point where such is the case it will not have done what it can do and should do.—Phi Gamma Delta.
EXCHANGE.
Once upon a time we ventured a criticism upon the make-up of the Wesleyan Bee, at the same time predicting a short career. But our opinions have changed somewhat, owing to a decided improvement in its general appearance. You take our criticism so goodnaturedly, Brother Bee, that we feel real sorry for what we said and would like to ask your forgiveness.
The ex-editor of the College Journal is a prodigy, we don't know what else to call him. His individuality runs all through the paper for his department comprises the greater part. Voluminous? Well we should smi—but then we did swear off using slang after reading the above-mentioned editor's exchange department. Yes, there are only seven columns devoted to his destructive (?) battery, and we know by the way he wound up, that he wasn't half through then. Tommy—Mr. Gallagher, we mean, won't you please enlarge your paper and send a translation along with your exchange next time? It's very nice and interesting to read your Greek, Latin, French, Spanish etc., but then it's rather bothersome, mixed up so. We suggest in all kindness that you have in your next issue explanations to your jokes and witticisms; and your Latin, French, Greek, etc., in separate columns. It would add to the looks of your department and would show off your knowledge of the languages to better effect.
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The Asbury Monthly for January contains a very lengthy article upon Mr. W. C. DePauw, to-day one of most popular men in the college world owing to his munificent bequests to Asbury. A very fine engraving of Mr. DePauw accompanies the article. The bequests, however, are on the conditions that certain additional grounds for the campuses of the University be furnished; likewise that $150,000 be raised by the friends of the institution, to supply a deficit in the present endowment, of the college. Concerning this the Asbury Monthly says : "If these conditions are met Mr. DePauw will at once proceed to develop the University on the largest and most liberal scale. If they are not met, he will turn his attention to some other locality, and Asbury will have missed the one great opportunity of her career." The number also contains a very good article on "College Discipline" by the president of the college at the college association.
The Buchtel Record is agitated over an endowment of $100,000 from the founder of the college, John R. Buchtel. It was our fortune to know this big-hearted man, and as long as John R. Buchtel has the ducats, the college which bears his name will receive a goodly portion. A very large part of the number is taken up with the biography of the founder, but this is excusable, considering the circumstances. The poem, "Founder's Day" is nicely written and very appropriate :
"No higher dream I have for thee,
Than this, that thou mays't ever be,
One useful part of this great shrine
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Which links the human and divide. "
On the whole, we rank the Record among the best of our exchanges. It certainly leaves the restaway behind in external appearance. Great credit is due to the one solitary student who edits and publishes the magazine.
Cold.
More snow.
The sub-faculty.
An unexpected holiday,
Where is our water works?
Prof. Smith has recovered the use of his hands.
The engineering society has several honorary members among the ladies.
Will Stephens acted as Professor of Geology last Thursday.
There was much weeping and wailing over the compulsory vacation of last Friday.
Mettner is always ahead in Photography.
John T. Harlow came up from Wyandotte on the 24th ult., to attend the Delta party.
Owing to the breaking of one of the boilers last Friday, it was necessary to omit the recitations of the day.
An ad. for "Great Events of the Greatest Century" appears in this issue of the Courier. It merits attention. For four or five years this firm have given employment to a considerable number of students from this University, and have established a good reputation for being reliable and business-like.
An essay by Franklin Rifle of '80, on the "Excavation of Rock " was read before the Engineering Society by Prof. H. S. S. Smith on the 26th ult.
Students, if you want to leave your pictures with your friends, dont fail to call on Mettner, for he can do the best work.
The Astronomy class numbers eighteen members. They are now taking the theoretical part of the study, but will make observations as soon as the weather moderates.
William Horace Lingard, of Captain Jenks fame, will tickle the audience at the Opera House to-night. This is a comedy that it will well repay our student friends to see. He is one of the very best comedians traveling.
Satisfaction given-Bates & Field.
Wm. Stephens is acting as Prof. Snow's weather clerk a position formerly held by Mr. Barteaux.
The Phi Kappa Psi's gave a supper at Porter's, January 27th, in honor of their departing brother, W. W. Douglas.
More failures are reported at the last examination than any previous one held in the University. It is said that the tests in the classes were very thorough.
Geo. E. Rose will act as instructor in the Wyandotte County Institute, and F. H. Clark will occupy the same position in Douglas County.
The continued cold weather has kept Bromelsick's prices way down, the less the price the greater the demand. People will be kept warm, so he endeavors to increase the demand by low prices.
At their last meeting the Oreads amended their constitution by providing that members failing twice in succession to perform duties assigned should be dropped from the roll.
The Junior French and German class has been changed from the third to the first hour.
Ever ready to please—Mettner.
Miss Nettie Brown's chapel rhetorical last Wednesday was one of the best of this session.
Riffle is no longer a widower. His better half has returned.
Every recitation room in the building is being used by classes. The next move will be to put a class in the carpenter shop.
Riggs is the only male member of the Sophomore French class.
Prices to suit you-Bates & Field.
S. W. Brewster, thinking that "it is not good for man to live alone," has taken W. S. Whirlow for a roommate.
The greatest difficulty has been undergone this winter in getting water for the University. The cisterns went dry before the holidays, since which it has been necessary to haul ice from the river and melt it. In case a fire should get under slight headway there would be no method whatever of quenching it. The fire engine from the city could hardly be brought up Mount Oread onehalf of the time, and even if it could be, it would be of no more effect than a "toy" squirt-gun.
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Prof. Patrick has made an extensive analysis of Lawrence water taken from wells over the town. In an extensive report he states that in twelve instances the water was unfit for use.
There is considerable speculation among society students as to who will carry off the honors of commencement day this year. The result of the recent examination is thought to have an important bearing on the subject. Neither is there room for all to have a finger in the pie.
Always up with the times—Mettner.
The contingent fees of this year aggregate almost five thousand dollars.
Alarmed by the recent fires over the country the Beta boys are determined that their fraternity shall loose no members here, and so intend to arrange fire escapes from their hall.
In a "strictly business" way let me say to you that Bromelsick has the finest line of gent's Furnishing Goods in the city.
The Freshmen are taking their turn on the chapel rostrum. As the year is more than half up the Seniors will not again appear until June, and from the present outlook some may not appear then.
The beginning French class of this year seems to be unusually popular. It includes members of all the various years from Middle Prep. to Senior. The class has some remarkably strong attractions.
J. S. Crew is still sending for Books to eastern parties thus greatly accommodating students without extra cost.
Now that the United States Indian school has been located at Lawrence, it would be a good plan to introduce the Indian language into our course. "Pe skoona ka. How ?"
A bill has passed the Legislature to re-establish the Normal school at Concordia. We hope our august body at the capital may treat this institution better than they are our own Normal department, by making diplomas life certificates to teach.
Always can accommodate you—Bates & Field.
It is a mistake that Brewster has named his new pride. Hutch-Spangler Brewster—in fact considering the sex, such a name would be entirely inappropriate. He has named it after a lady friend of his, Miss——, but then we promised not to tell.
The Engineering department has just received a new solar transit costing two hundred and seventy-five dollars. The boys have good right to be proud of their new beauty. This is a piece of apparatus that has long been needed by the Scientific department.
The latest thing in style-for gentlemen is a white Silk Handkerchief with your initial embroidered in one corner. Now, confidentially, Bromelsick has just received an fnvoice of the most beautiful light Silk Handkerchiefs.
"Ranch No. 10" is drawing large houses wherever played. It will be produced here next Monday evening at the Opera House.
[The following communication has been handed us for publication, and as it comes from one of our leading students, we cheerfully give it room. Owing to our lack of space and the personal mentions made by the writer, we omit the last portion of the article.—Ed. Dept.]
If you want any Books, speak to Bates & Field.
The action of the literary societies on the Ingersoll question two weeks ago, which amounted to the virtual endorsement of the joint committee, by no means signifies that the students of our University are of Col. Ingersoll's belief; it does not signify that even one is of his belief. It simply shows that the students will not refuse to listen to him on educational matters because he differs with them on religious opinions. The selection of John Clark Ridpath did not imply that we are all Methodists, the choice of Rev. Samuel J. Nicholls that we are Presbyterians, neither does the invitation extended to Col. Ingersoll betoken that we are of his faith. The students select their orators with reference to ability, not to religious or political beliefs.
At first it was thought by some that the selection would be injurious to our institution. The press furnishes a good indication of public feeling. Six dailies having an aggregate of 129,000 subscribers, have had strong editoaials in approval of the selection. The editors of these papers, without exception, oppose Col. Ingersoll's religious doctrines, but consider that it has no bearing on the question of his speaking here. Besides these, a number of State weeklies have expressed the same sentiments. On the other hand three denominational papers—two published in the far east—and two State weeklies have condemned the action of the students. These papers aggregate 22,000 subscribers. One of the dailies approving is edited by Henry King, one of the warmest friends the University possesses.
The opposition comes almost entirely from denominational schools, who have styled us drunkards, profligates and infidels, and will continue to do so whatever may be our course. It is not a good plan to trade off friends in order to win over enemies; and moreover, as just said, they will continue our enemies, and have the same effect, whatever we do. As to the good standing of our students, we are willing to compare notes with the best of them.
We do not believe a single parent in Kansas will take his child away from the University because a man who opposes his religious faith speaks here. We do not believe a single Democrat will take away his child because the great champion of Republicanism delivers the June oration, and Col. Ingersoll has attacked Democracy as severely as he ever has the Bible. Yet one would be as sensible as the other. We do not believe the people of our State are that narrow.
It is probable that Col. Ingersoll will not be able to come. He is the first orator of the world, and it would indeed be fortunate if our societies could get a man so eagerly sought after by the greatest cities of our land. But if he does come our classic halls will not accommodate a tenth part of the visitors who will come here. Even the students of neighboring denominational schools have expressed their intention of attending. His lecture would be published and known everywhere as the one delivered at Kansas University. It would be the greatest and best advertisement we have ever had. The question at present is not whether we want him but whether we can get him. S.
LAWRENCE, Jan. 27.
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We would like to see several of our studies united into one For instance, how would it do for N. G. Neering to marry El. O. Cution? S. Thetics and Ann Atomy might act as attendants.
Wm. Horace Lingard will appear at the Opera House this evening, February 6th. Mr. Lingard, like C. B. Bishop—who played here the other evening—is a comedian of high merit. February 10th, next Monday, "Ranch No. 10," will be produced. Minnie Hauk with her company will be here on the 16th inst. The latter should receive a good patronage from the students.
The charter members of this chapter of Phi Gamma Delta had a group photograph taken during J. T. Harlow's visit here last week.
Everything in the Stationery line, Books, and artist's materials at Bates & Field's.
The young members of the Faculty, together with a few other friends were very pleasantly entertained by Miss Mina Marvin last week.
Remember that Minnie Hauk will be here on the 16th instant.
The hall is adorned with a new clock which tells the day of the month as well as the time of the day.
All that is now needed, is an attachment to make announcements for chapel rhetoricals.
Card parties seem to be a la mode. Miss Mamie Simpson and several other ladies have had such entertainments.
The "Pathfinders," February 12th, and Minnie Hauk February 16th.
J. L. Sullivan, having placed the interests of the Kansas City Times into the hands of a subordinate at Independence, Mo., is now attending K. S. U. again.
The University officers had any amount of trouble in getting a suitable night for Col. Lewis Hanback's lecture. On the first evening appointed the gas failed just about as the speaker was to appear; on the second the pipes froze up; and Friday morning one of the boilers gave out. The only wonder is that the other boiler didn't burst or the roof fall in before the lecturer appeared. As Virgil remarks, "The Fates beat us."
Chancellor Marvin has subscribed $50 toward the location of the Indian school at this place.
Leach went over the river the other day to consult the oracle regarding his past and future. She told him that he was over twenty years of age, (wonderful!) would marry a girl between seventeen and fifty years of age, (just think of it!) and would shortly receive an immense fortune. University girls within the above limits had better be looking up their chances.
Mr. Courtney, not to be outdone by any of the students, has recently increased his family circle by one. No wonder the boiler burst and the pipes froze up.
Henry J. Putnam, a former member of 184, but lately in the employ of Watkins & Co., has gone to Salina to enter into a land office.
The Patterson dining club underwent a reorganization a couple of weeks since.
Ben Butler's friends are trying to induce him to appear on the chapel rostrum in the costume he wore at the masque ball on the 22nd ult. The suit is revolutionary style, we believe, called "What are the wild waves saying, sister?"
The Engineering Society elected its second corps of officers on the 23rd ult. R. M. Osmond was chosen president, Mr. Chase, secretary, and S. A. Detwiler treasurer. Much credit is due to the retiring president Albert Riffle for placing the society on a firm bases.
John Sullivan made a trip to Independence, Mo., on business last Saturday. Spangler went along to protect him against the wrath of Frank James.
If you wish to hear a good play go and listen to Minnie Hauk, February 16th. As there will be a large attendance, seats should be procured early.
The Kansas City Journal correspondent from Topeka has the following to say regarding the action of the House last Friday. The injustice and misrepresentation of the attacks on our Normal department may be plainly seen. From this it would seem that it is the Emporia Normal men who are fighting us hardest: "The Normal department of the State University stands a show of being wiped out of existence, if we may judge from the action of the House in committee of the whole to-day on Speer's bill providing that diplomas of this department shall be certificates of qualification to teach in public schools. The objection to the bill was that graduates were not so thoroughly trained as at the Normal school of Emporia—in fact that they are given hardly any practical training. The drift of the debate pointed toward removing this department to Emporia. The bill died hard; Speer stood by it manfully but regular Normal men were too strong. Probably the next move will be an attempt to cut off appropriations for the Normal department of the University."
On the 24th ult., the Deltas had a reunion and social at the residence of Mr. Riggs, in honor of their departing brother, Samuel Seaton. All the members of Pi Denteron chapter were present except F. H. Rockwell who is still confined to his bed in Junction City.
Now is the time when the Senior looketh over his grades and wondereth how he can make up his Prep. years in time to graduate.
Tucker has a Latin class. Little continues to give instructions in Algebra. Whirlow impresses the pupils with the importance of Arithmetic. Miss Mina Marvin has a list of bright pupils in German. Dart gave such good satisfaction last session, that he has been retained this. Jack and Shearer point out the benefits of Physical Geography. All communications addressed to this Faculty will receive prompt attention. We believe they are now discussing the propriety of the Seniors playing the Juniors a game of foot-ball.
No change of seats in chapel was made this session.
Riffle don't believe now that "honesty is the best policy." He saw a lady drop her glove and hastened to restore the lost article, when with a fierce scowl she turned upon him and gruffly asked, "Where is the other one?"
Skating is still good but the weather is unpleasantly cold even for this sport.
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Last Saturday the Senate confirmed the following persons as Regents of the University: A. G. Otis, of Atchison, Prof. Fitzpatrick, of Leavenworth, W. S. White, of Wichita, Judge Humphrey, of Junction City, and S. S. Benedict, of Guilford. The appointments made by Gov. Glick are most excellent ones, and all of them, we think, are well inclined towards the University and its present administration. One thing is particularly noticable, our past board was composed entirely of men living South of the Kansas river. Three of the new Regents live in Northern Kansas, thus making a much fairer distribution of the board.
Invitations are out for the Firemen's Ball, which takes place Wednesday evening, February 14th, in Frazer Hall.
And now it is Cowdrick who has an addition to his family. Brewster sends his sympathies. Both of these newcomers will be on hand to see their "pa-pas" graduate.
Query : Why is an eight-day clock wound every seventh day? Where, Oh, where is Watson ?
Mrs. Cora M. Downs has forwarded to Gov. Glick her resignation as Regent-ess of the Kansas State University. We did not know that she was a Regent as she has never been confirmed.—L. Ed.
PERSONAL.
Julia Watson, '81, was down from Topeka last Saturday.
Miss Clara Hanback went up to Topeka last Friday to visit friends.
Mr. Woods, a graduate from the State Agricultural school, has entered the University and will cast his lot with '85.
C. C. Dart, of the Senior class, is now employed in the offices of the K. C., L. & S. K. R. R.
Geo. Beatty, a student of a few years ago, has returned and resumed work.
C. C. Dart, of the Senior class, is now employed in the offices of the K. C., L. & S. K. R. R.
Geo. Beatty, a student of a few years ago, has returned and resumed work.
Miss Gertie Bullene '77, and her friend Miss Weaver, aid the University a visit last Friday.
F. H. Clark, of the Normal department, spent last Saturday in Topeka.
Nellie Griswold, '85, made a short visit to friends in Kansas City last week.
Will Raymond, '81, gladdened the hearts of his old friends and acquaintances on the hill by appearing in their midst last Thursday.
F. D. Hutchings, '83, and C. E. Fearl, '85, took a holiday and went up to Topeka last Wednesday.
Mr. Sullivan, a last year student, who has been employed for sometime on the Kansas City Times, has returned to the University.
Kate Ridenour, '84, spent a week at the beginning of the new session visiting her parents in Kansas City.
Miss Herma Kelley went up to Topeka last Friday to visit her father, Senator Kelley.
Chas. Metcalf, a well-known student of last year, has returned and commenced work with the new term.
Mr. Brewster, '83, returned from his trip to Thayer, Kansas, last Wednesday.
Frank S. Foster, of Leavenworth, an old student, has returned and taken up the burden of student life again.
Miss Nellie Bay, '83, took the——, that is she lead the calculus class. The girls rejoice
Mr. S. M. Cook, of Cameron, Mo., who has been attending school at Grinnell, Ia., has entered the Sophomore class.
Miss Gertie Bullene '77, and her friend Miss Weaver, paid the University a visit last Friday.
F. H. Clark, of the Normal department, spent last Saturday in Topeka.
Nellie Griswold, '85, made a short visit to friends in Kansas City last week.
Will Raymond, '81, gladdened the hearts of his old friends and acquaintances on the hill by appearing in their midst last Thursday.
F. D. Hutchings, '83, and C. E. Fearl, '85, took a holiday and went up to Topeka last Wednesday.
Mr. Sullivan, a last year student, who has been employed for sometime on the Kansas City Times, has returned to the University.
Kate Ridenour, '84, spent a week at the beginning of the new session visiting her parents in Kansas City.
Miss Herma Kelley went up to Topeka last Friday to visit her father, Senator Kelley.
Chas. Metcalf, a well-known student of last year, has returned and commenced work with the new term.
Mr. Brewster, '83, returned from his trip to Thayer Kansas, last Wednesday.
Frank S. Foster, of Leavenworth, an old student, has returned and taken up the burden of student life again.
Miss Nellie Bay, '83, took the——, that is she lead the calculus class. The girls rejoice
Mr. S. M. Cook, of Cameron, Mo., who has been attending school at Grinnell, Ia., has entered the Sophomore class.
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EDITORIAL.
THE last issue of the COURIER was loaded breech and muzzle with articles on Col. Ingersoll. Although the columns of the COURIER are open at all times to the free discussion of questions, we consider this wholesale howling about nothing, in bad taste. If there was an essential point to be gained there would be some excuse. There are some who are making great exertion to disprove the current opinion that infidelity exists in the University. Others are making ridiculous efforts to excuse or deny that which every one knows to exist. The New York Weekly Witness, with a circulation of 121,000, makes these disparaging statements concerning the University: "Kansas University, like State Universities generally, has, apparently, a leaning toward freethinking, or, in other words, atheism. Its literary societies have invited Col. Ingersoll to address them at the coming commencement. This is a bad lookout for Kansas." Had the New York Weekly Witness been as well informed on facts as it was ignorant of them, the last startling statement would have been omitted; indeed that versatile paragraphist would have had no opportunity to air his judgment. Mr. Ingersoll was invited not because he was an infidel but because he was supposed to be the "greatest living orator." Is it a discredit anyway to the Kansas University that it turns out free-thinkers, liberal men, instead of a lot of credulous fools? Does it indicate any want of intellectual culture, if men bring every statement to the bar of reason to be decided? "The fool saith in his heart, there is no God." Very well, let the fool think that way if he wants to.
When a man makes much parade of his religion we say he is a hypocrite. If a man makes much parade of infidelity he is just as much of a hypocrite as the other. This is not a sectarian school and we are proud of it; we are not manufacturing as many hypocrites as we otherwise would. ___ X.
It is with pleasure that we call attention to the fact, that K. S. U. is obliged no more to send abroad when a bird, bear, turkey or mouse is to be fitted up for the museum. One of her own boys, L. L. Dyche, has done some work in taxidermy that in many respects is superior to any previously done for the University. The institution may well be proud of having among her own students one capable of doing such good work of a kind, for which so few are competent. And need I say that the COURIER feels proud to think his name is found upon its editorial staff.
A GOOD MOVE.—We understand that K. S. U. will have an annual this year. It has not been christened yet, but Caldwell will soon announce its name, and what is more, he will make it a magazine of merit. We like the way he has gone at it. In the hands of one individual as this will be, it cannot cause such a row as did the Kikkabe. Even those whom our contemporary saw fit to call "the ones who neither do anything themselves nor allow anybody else to do anything" will receive in the hands of Mr. Caldwell, a just representation, and besides they will be treated as gentlemen in every respect, which is saying more than the "kickers" can now say. The "shot-gun policy" may do among ignorant people, but even there one runs a risk; a "snuff box" breech-loader sometimes shoots off the head of him who pulls the trigger. But this year there will be no trigger to pull, for in Caldwell's efforts both "bull-dozer" and "kicker" unite. The only thing said about this union of strength, is the disappointment it gives the Faculty. They had begun to prepare for war, and had decided to visit vengeance upon him who would dare to "gag" them, and also upon him who even allowed the muscles of his leg to twitch, as if getting ready for a kick. Cease now your preparations for the gentle breezes of peace are blowing around the summit of Mt. Oread, and we are going to have an Annual. Success to Caldwell and his enterprise.
As Commencement draws near the anxiety of Seniors and literary society men increases. The societies will be well patronized by the seekers of patronage. Loyalty for them will be way above par. The Seniors are on the qui vive for the appointments, and the meeting of the class to choose representatives for class-day honors promises something "rich, rare and racy."
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LITERARY.
TOWN AND COUNTRY.
Our country friends, if they read the newspapers, may be amused at the beginning of summer with the suggestions warm as the season, that people should betake themselves out of the city into the country. They are reminded of the brindle cow they milked in the happy days of child-hood—of the sequestered school-house under the shady elms or wide-spreading oaks—of the village church with the open windows on summer Sundays—of the field and the stream, and the purple hills—in fine the same agreeable picture of rural life is painted at the corner of the busiest street, that has from immemorial time been painted of the country in the city. A little investigation reveals that these pastoral pleas are written by men who have chosen the city and have not the slightest intention of taking their own advice. And naturally enough. For the countryman who comes to the city usually comes to seek his fortune there. He is not a man to whom the village church and sequestered school-house and purple hills have ever been romantic or agreeable. The brindle cow always kicked over his pail, and he had a rough cursing from the sulky farmer for whom he worked. In the church he heard long, dry sermons; and sitting upon a hard seat; was very drowsy on Sundays; and was as a small boy filliped on the head if he fell asleep or forgot the text. Under the shady elms and the widespread oak an intimacy with the birch was forced upon him; the fields were the arena of his daily toil—he hoed potatoes there, and in the sweltering June sun he swung his scythe upon the river meadows.
The country, to the countryman who has been compelled to choose the city as his abiding place, is not that agreeable remembrance sweet with clover blossoms and fresh with morning air, which the newspaper articles would persuade us to believe. It is remarked that the poets and other people who have been so enthusiastic about the country have lived in the city, and wrote their eulogies within brick walls.
Observe, also, how few people are brave enough to confess that they do not like the country; how every man has a vague dream of retiring to the country at that remote period when he shall have made money "enough" and how few people ever reach that Arcadia to which their whole lives have been the voyage. Then again, it is plain that the great things in history have not been done in the country. The triumphs of literature and art and of general affairs have always been achieved among the multitude of men. Genius seems to acquire attention in order to shine. When Wordsworth retired to the mountains in order to construct a work that might live his tastes, his studies and his friendships still kept the world around him, and he only lived farther from Charing Cross than Lamb or Coleridge.
But the real denizens of the country—the fathers and mothers of simple Susans for whom the poets sigh in coffee houses and to whom they write sonnets from taverns—they hardly understand the sighs and the sonnets; they see no purple hills and emerald meadows and silver streams. Their lives are very humble prose not poetry, can we truthfully say that their lives are more more lofty, more noble and inspiring than the life of a citizen? The country is Arcadian because it is unknown.
Is it probably very poetic to the factory girl, to the plow-boy, to the milk-maid? The statistics of the insane asylum show a proportionate majority from the country. The silence, the seclusions, the monotony of the year the mental idleness lead gradually to such results. It is certainly not surprising that the chances of the city tempt a youth whose life in the country has been an unintermitted toil from dawn to dark rewarded with a slight pittance. A few uncertain weeks' schooling at a miserable school in the winter do not satisfy his thirst for knowledge if he has any; the rough, coarse life of the farmer's home, although he does have as much fried pork as he wants, is neither amusing nor satisfactory if he be more than rude and coarse himself. The city by its very artificial multiplicity of luxuries offers a thousand chances for employment and success. If he has talent and ambition he will surely burst away from the relentless tedium of potatoes and corn and earn more money in an hour by writing a paragraph exhorting people to go and hoe corn and potatoes than he would by hoeing them a day.
We are far from advising country boys to come to the city. Contentment and character which are really better than the fame or fortune are quite as attainable in the country as in the city. But as enterprising youths always will try the town and many of the most successful citizens were originally country boys it is useless to deny that here is the great arena.
If they fail they may return, but the reader of the newspaper and other poetical works should understand that the poetry of the country is only visible from the city. Of course we know that the pleasantest life is the union of the two, the country enlivened by the intelligence and amenity of the city. Many a country-born and city-bred man retires upon his farm or his country-seat and counts every day a gain. But the fields are fair to him because he has known the streets; and the easy grace, the intelligence, the repose of the power of his tea and the superintendent of his shirt buttons, and derived from contact with society and the world. Man is not a tree after all. Cowper, who is guilty of that meaningless line—
"God made the country, man made the town."
was morbid; and Byron, who longed for a desert with one fair spirit for his minister was sentimental and always lived in cities where he was always sure to find his one fair spirit or more.
Man is a social being we venture to assail ; the whole world was made for him. The charms of solitude, the excitement of society, the sweet air, the placid farm and general mental recovery of the country and the splendor of all human achievements also, which congregate in the city. If editors and other poets would consider that as in their own case so that in most men milking a brindle cow is not the height of happiness, they would greatly assist the cause of general virtue and common sense.
POTATOES, CHILDREN AND PEACHES.
I might call this article, I suppose, a "glimpse" of Mormondom, but, reader, fearing the quoted word might suggest to you a ten-column article on a summer's sojourn in the West, thus causing this production to be passed by and you to remain. for a time at least, unacquainted with the productions of the Great Salt Lake
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region, I determined to avoid all high-sounding formalities and instead to introduce to you at the outset, the three staple articles of Mormon America.
Our acquaintance with them, however, will necessarily be short, because it takes but a few hours to travel through that portion of Mormondom bordering on the northern arm of the Great Salt Lake. Entering the basin of this inland sea from the east via the Union Pacific railroad we breakfast at Echo City, a little Mormon village; dine at Ogden, a city of enterprise and thrift, where we change cars for the Yellowstone country, and as night approaches we bid adieu to the land of salt and saints. So you see we can but glance at things as we pass hurriedly along among the natural wonders of Brigham land. It's a peaceful morning and we are whirling along at break-neck speed down Echo creek between high, perpendicular, red rock walls on the right and gently sloping green peaks on the left, that send back to us again and again the "toot" of whistle or the crack of revolver, as the engineer says "down brakes" or the adventurous youth of the east pulls the trigger of his pet "Bull Dog" or beloved "Smith & Wesson." Look ahead; a high, rough peak rises directly in front of us. Exclamations of surprise run through the crowd. "How do you suppose we dodge that mountain?" asks Greeny, as with mouth wide open he looks as if he did not intend to dodge anything but was determined to "take it all in." "We don't dodge that ere peak," says Wisdom, "We climb over it." "Oh, dear," says Greeny, "that will delay us so we will not make connection at Ogden." But the engineer is ignorant of the conversation, and on we go swifter and swifter towards the towering peak. Suddenly the engine disappears around the red wall at our right, and soon with a prolonged whistle, we break from the narrow confines of Echo canyon and sweep out into the broader valley of the Weber river. On we go, over river and brook, through field and meadow, by village, hamlet and farm, towards the lower end of the valley where the Wasaath peaks close in on both sides till the pines almost meet above us. As we thus hurry along we look in vain for unoccupied land. Woven willow fences divide the garden from the field, the field from the meadow, while the mountain sides are used extensively for grazing purposes.
Every little valley leading back into the mountains is thickly settled. Every piece of ground large enough to produce a few bushels of grain or vegetables is occupied. We notice all these things and anxiously look for the world-renowned Salt Lake peaches, but none are seen, the country is too new.
too thick to count. It was remarked by some that there was a child for every potato hill, but I am confident I saw fields where there was one for every potato.
But now we are in the canyon, and the villages, oat fields cabins, etc., are shut from our view. And what is that a little way ahead, a house? Yes, and so near the mountain that a huge rock might roll down and crush it. Yet here lives a follower of Joe Smith seemingly happy among his potato hills, dirty-faced children and sad-looking wives. Yes, happy he may be, but I believe the river, as it runs swiftly by, laughs at what he calls happiness; the worship of the god of the brothel-passion, instead of the pure home ruler, love.
Did you see those two peaks we just passed? They are the sentinels that watch over us while we speed rapidly on over the widened valley, towards Ogden. Now, gardens are changed for orchards, cabins for mansions, meadows for potato fields, while children are
And now we are at Ogden. Too hot to stir around much, so we will seek a shady place and try to keep cool while waiting for our train. We fail entirely. The sun is now quite low and crawling from our retreat we find the depot all alive and full of business. We seek our car and in a few minutes are again on our way. A few miles from town and we have a fine view of Great Salt Lake. To the west it lies perfectly calm, its glassy surface unbroken by even the faintest ripple. For a long time we ride along its shore, entranced with the view at our left. I never expect to look upon a scene more grand, nor a conception more beautiful than was presented by this apparently lifeless sea, as with blushes of pride, and smiles of joy, it welcomed the evening and fell asleep in the bosom of the mountains.
"Pe-ach-es, six for five cents." "A-p-ri-cots, twelve for a dime." "Here, mister, want some peaches, only a cent apiece." "Buy of me, mine are the best, and I'll give more for a nickle." "P-e-a-c-h-e-s, p-l-u-m-s, p-e-a-r-s, a-p-r-i-c-o-t-s, cheap, last chance to get fruit." What a babel of voices. Our train has stopped and the cars are literally under control of fruit venders ragged, pinched faced little boys and girls are upon us from all sides. Thick as a swarm of bees, as dirty and as sauce as any Five Point lad of to-day are these saint-like children. The bell rings, and all the fruit remaining in the basket is sold for the price of six peaches. Quicker sales, smaller profits. The train moves and the sad-faced children leave us.
Night has approached so rapidly that it is almost impossible to get even a glimpse of anything more, so we will rest our eyes while tasting the fruit, thinking of the children, and hoping for a breakfast of baked potatoes.
TOPICS.
Once more an expedition has been organized and started for the Territory, to try to gain possession of the Oklahoma lands. The movement is backed and encouraged by a few scheming men, who have an organized company and have lived fat for several years on the investments of the credulous public. It seems as if men were never satisfied; here in Kansas we have thousands of acres of the finest kind of farming land waiting for occupants, and yet a restless class are trying to enter the Territory, and take from the Indians their last piece of fertile country. The Indians have been forced to give up nearly the whole of this vast continent which they once possessed, and it is only right and just that they should have a small portion reserved for their home. It was for this purpose that our government set aside the Territory, and shall it be taken from them because a class of dissatisfied individuals and greedy speculators demand it? not yet! The Indian childrion are being educated, and trained up to civilized occupations, and a few more generations will place them on an equal footing with the whites. Then the Territory may be opened up and the Indians given the privileges of American citizens, and they will be able to take care of themselves. That they are capable of civilization has been proved. There are several tribes that are extensively engaged in farming and stock raising, and have towns, and an organized government patterned after our own. J. L. M.
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The late proceedings in the Legislature seem to indicate a practical transfer of our Normal department to Emporia. While we shall be sorry to lose the Normals, it is at least questionable whether this removal might not be for the best. For some years to come there would seem to be no need of two Normal schools in this State. Since Emporia already has the building that place would certainly be preferred in case of transfer. Concentration of energies might improve the quality of the product. Academic work has always been the bane of our Normal schools and teachers institutes. If our Normal schools trained teachers as other special schools train their students, we should have very many less teachers to whom teaching is a means and not an end, a makeshift and not a business. For the same reasons it is to be hoped that the bill to establish district Normal schools, now before the House, will fail to pass. These district Normals would only grind out additional hordes of fifth-rate teachers, of whom we have too many already. On the other hand to bring the Normal from Emporia here would be about as sensible as to bring the Agricultural from Manhattan. Neither is essential to the University. Then, with the departure of the Normals would go one of the two reasons for keeping the Preparatory department. There is a value in centralization of resources and in concentration of energy which should not be overlooked in deciding this question.
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RAILROAD LEGISLATION.
The railroad question is now agitating a great portion of the West. Several States have had practical laws of relief from extortion for a number of years and the people of adjoining territory naturally clamor for similar redress. It is more than probable that the fond hopes of Kansans are doomed to disopointment. It is not necessary for the legislator to pull off his coat and fight every effort to control corporations, in order to be a "railroad man." In the present state of feeling such a course would be destructive to the interests of both a law-giver and his wealthy client. Persons familiar with Kansas politics readily recognize in some of the champions of the people's rights, the recent retainers of corporations. To make an effectual law requires knowledge as well as zeal, tact as well as talent, moderation as well determination. There is as much danger of overdoing as of underdoing the matter, but the greatest danger is of doing nothing at all.
The House and Senate have each agreed upon a railroad bill. That of the former fixes maximum rates of toll; that of the latter, known as the "Kelley bill," makes no such provision, but offers a method for complete investigation. The railroads could hardly wish for a better state of affairs. Neither house will be likely to yield or compromise, no relief will be given and each legislator can return home with a clear record showing his ardent labor in behalf of the people. G.M.
ABRIDGING THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE.
The right of suffrage is a many-sided, intricate and misunderstood question. Wise heads have tried to unravel it and to explain it satisfactorily. Many, too, have given what seems to them a plausible justification for universal suffrage; they have urged that it is a natural, God-given, unlimited right, as is life, liberty and equality; and that to abridge it is inconsistent with the principals of free government. But when men demand universal suffrage on the ground that it is a natural right they forget that suffrage is given, not for the benefit of the individual, but for the benefit of the State.
The constitution does not abridge suffrage. The framers of that instrument, with dangerous liberality, extended to every one, except slaves, the right to vote; seeming to disregard the fact that a great part of our population might be too ignorant to know, or too vicious to care, whether they were voting for the good or evil of our Republic. The Congress of 1867 removed another barrier to universal suffrage by giving suffrage to a class of unfortunate people, ninety-nine one-hundredths of whom were too stupid to understand the simplest political question, even when explained to them.
No one will deny that the leaders who brought forward this measure were actuated by the most humane and noble motives. I do not think that the immediate effect of the negro vote has been injurious to the movement of our government.
But the future effect of such a measure is questionable; it establishes a dangerous precedent. Men argue, with an air of superiority which excludes all doubts, that experience and practice are the best teachers for men; that the negro, and everybody else, must learn the value and importance of the ballot by its exercise. But as for me, inexperienced as I am, give me sailors who know something of the State-ship, of the compass, of the ropes, not land lubbers and mutineers, to manage it on the broad bosom of national life.
Many sincere and noble persons went South, and sacrificed life, hope and happiness in the cause of negro education. But there were some Northern men who went South, ostensibly to see that the newly enfranchised negro was not interfered with in the free exercise of his right, but in reality to obtain position at the hands of this new power. They obtained the positions through an appeal to the passions of the negroes. They used every means possible to arouse hostility between them and the Southern whites. The arousing of one class against another by an appeal to the feelings and passions, is what we have reason to fear. The negroes were made to believe that all men voted because they are equal—a most fallacious doctrine, dangerous to our safety. There is no such thing as equality among men; nor do I think that our ancestors ever believed that men were morally, socially and intellectually equal.
Now, history shows that one of the chief dangers to a republican form of government is that eloquent and scheming men can secure power by control over the ignorant masses. An appeal to the passions of an ignorant man never fails to meet with success. We cannot control the schemer but we can by education elevate the instrument above his power. Intelligent men know that the passions and feelings are not reliable guides when great political issues are before the people.
But the negroes, I speak only of the grossly ignorant ones, are not the only persons disqualified for the right of suffrage. We are unfortunate enough to have in this country numerons social organizations that openly declare the President to be as much a despot as the Czar of Russia and that he ought to be put out of the way. They send infernal machines to citizens and to officials who thwart their designs. I ask any fair-minded and
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patriotic American, who has one spark of desire for the glory and perpetiuty of the republic if he thinks that such men ought to have a voice in the affairs of this government? Is this country, under the cloak of freedom, liberty, and equality, to be the repository for outcasts and the scum of foreign society? These disorganizers and destroyers, banished from their own country, come to us, and without any ideas of our constitution or the character of our government, attempt to foment just such disorder and commotion as they stirred up in Europe. They have no feeling of patriotism for any government. The principles of communism, socialism, nihilism are antagonistic to all governments.
Suffrage is participation in governments; in the choice of officers, in the discussing of public questions. The purpose is to keep up the continuity of government and to preserve and to perpetuate public order and the protection of individual rights. Whatever suffrage is calculated to defeat the general purpose, whatever, if permitted, would tend to break up the government, to introduce anarchy, and to bring upon the people the innumerable mischiefs which would follow from the destruction of public order—is not admissible in reason, but is proved by consequences which follow to be condemned by the great author of government. What better examples have we of this than the state of Europe during the last eighty years? Suffrage was given to the French; the Parisian rabble committed all sorts of excesses. Austria granted freedom and suffrage to her subjects; they accepted them as licenses for lawlessness. The idea of unrestrained suffrage and the extent to which it has been carried have shaken European governments to the foundation stones.
To say that one whose participation in government would bring danger to the state and probable disaster has nevertheless a right to participate, is not only madness and folly in itself, is to set up the individual above the state, and above all the manifold interests which are represented by it and bound up in its destiny. Suffrage must come to the individual, not as a right but as a regulation which the state establishes as a means of perpetuating its own existence and to insure to the people the blessings it was intended to secure.
NORMAL.
SCHOOL GOVERNMENT.
The most difficult qualification for the teacher is the power to govern his school correctly. Any plan of government which does not secure the hearty goodwill and cheerful co-operation of the large majority of the governed is wrong and can only bring about evil. Governing power must, in any true sense of the word, have its foundation on the principle of self-government; for who can be satisfied with any control that is again and again crossing his purposes, arousing opposition, and exciting conflict in will or act. That power to which every truly ambitious teacher will aspire is that which will enlist the generous sympathies, and win the honest, hearty support of his pupils. A government, with the utmost freedom to the governed, will secure the most thorough, self-control and self-mastery for good and noble purposes in school-life, thus giving the pupil that training, which beyond comparison will be the most powerful and beneficial for his success in after life.
We have two prominent plans of school government, which we can designate as the "Force Method" and the "Personal Influence, or Self-Governing" plan. The "Force Method," though not as prevalent as it was fifty years ago still holds a prominent place, and is mainly relied on for securing order and respect as well as progress and diligence in study. It is the only plan known or considered efficient by many of our school boards, though any individual director is inclined to think, when force is applied to his child, that it ought to have been applied at some other time and in some other manner; thus implying that the teacher is more blameworthy in his way of administering the punishment than the child in offending.
This plan strives to crush out all evils and to stimulate all that is good and noble by the same process, varied only in the degree or method according to demands of the case. If John has played hookey and the teacher finds it out John knows what to expect. If Peter is caught making figures on his desk with his knife, the teacher in tones that sound like the roar of thunder to Peter, says, "Come up here, I see I must ferrule you again." If idleness has prevented any of the pupils from learning their lessons, the same remedy is supposed to be the only efficient one. If Mary Jane is caught whispering the teacher is sorry, very sorry, that he is compelled to puuish such large girls, but he must do his duty. So Mary Jane passes under the rod. The teacher is a good man, the scholars do not hate him, but on the contrary rather like and respect him. They will admit that he manifested a faithful interest in their behalf. Will sometimes say, "We do behave too badly and will try to do better," but they all long for vacation, and keep strict account of the number of days to the end of the term, and happy is the boy who can say he does not expect to attend school any more.
Teachers, in your own experience, is not this a true picture? if not, I think it has been too mildly drawn. Another teacher still using the same "force method" imposes extra lessons as a penalty for tardiness, mischief, idleness or the breaking of any rules. These lessons are extorted by imprisonments, "in being kept in at recess and after school, or by the use of the rod if necessary." Teachers, this is no picture of fancy, but the practice of thousands of schools, which have a reputation for being well regulated and governed.
The teacher who best succeeds in making a prison of his school-room and a jailor of himself too often is the one who gains a high reputation for ability. Teachers, can inventive genius devise a course of government better calculated to make the school-room repulsive, studies tiresome tasks, and the teacher a tyrant instead of a noble leader?
The next plan is that of Pure Personal Influence, or the plan founded upon self-government. The teachers who succeed in this plan are a master of their profession; for its requirements, physical, mental, moral and social, are such as few possess. By this plan the teacher so governs that it is not known there any government, yet harmony and union prevail in all its purposes, resulting from the one controlling center, the earnest magic influence of the teacher. Have you ever had such a teacher, or has such an ideal never been reached? Have you never had the idea of governing without governing, harmony being the force, order and diligence the results? This is my ideal of a perfect school govern-
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ment, for I believe it is the government of heaven. This is the kind of government that should exist in oneself as a man and as a teacher. There are statutes against burglary, horse stealing and murder, but so far as they serve as a restraining force to you, they might as well have never been written; for within your breast is a noble principle of right which keeps you from the fear of breaking such laws, or having to pay the penalty for such violation.
So the teacher who has within himself this principle of right for right's sake, and can infuse it into the hearts of his pupils, elevating them above the need for laws and penalties, is the teacher who most nearly reaches my ideal. And this government, above all others, is the one to which we should aspire.
J. L. S.
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.
Additions to cabinets since our last report :
A lot of foreign lepidoptera containing about a hundred species new to the collections.
About two hundred coleoptera from Pennsylvania. Geococeyx is mounted and making its way through the cabinets.
The third specimen of a wild turkey from the Indian Territory can be seen in the upper natural history room.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The first number of the illustrated weekly journal, Science, backed by the best scientific men in this country will appear this month.
The descriptions of a portion of the moths collected in New Mexico by Prof. F. H. Snow, including two new genera and many new species have been published in a natural history magazine in London, England. Most of these descriptions will be produced in the proceedings of the Kansas Academy of Science.
A few facts relating to the natural history of Kansas: The hymenoptera have not been very extensively collected. In Prof. Snow's preliminary list one hundred and ninety species are given.
Prof. Snow has published a list of about three hundred species of birds taken in the State.
About two thousand species of coleoptera have been reported. Thus far no other State has published a list that equals it.
In the transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science Prof. Snow has reported about six hundred and fifty species of lepidoptera.
The fishes have not been worked up very thoroughly. Prof. Snow has reported about thirty species found in the river here at Lawrence.
Prof. Carruth has reported nearly fifteen hundred species of plants. He thinks that many of the so-called species are mere varieties.
About ninety species of reptiles and batrachians have been found within the limits of our State.
Sixty-six species of mammals have been reported to the Kansas Academy of Science by Prof. M. B. V. Knox, of Baker University, Baldwin City.
WILD TURKEYS.—The most valuable and interesting game bird in America is the wild turkey. It has become almost extinct in the eastern portion of the United States. In unsettled portions of the southern and western States and in the wilder regions watered by the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, these birds are comparatively plentiful, though the time of their final extinction is probably drawing near.
Mr. Audubon speaks of the wild turkeys as irregularly migratory and gregarious; their migrations are solely with reference to food. These migrations are made on foot except when the turkeys are compelled to cross streams. On their first coming to the banks of a river they are said to make a pause of one or two days before they attempt to cross, meanwhile the old males are strutting about up and down the banks, making a loud gobbling and calling to one another as if to raise courage to a befitting point. At length they fly to the top branches of trees, and from thence take their flight over the stream. Occasionally some individuals fall into the water, when they immediately tuck their wings close to their bodies, spread their tails and by plying their legs vigorously swim to the shore.
Early in February, the love season is said to commence. The males strut pompously about, at the same time they emit from their lungs a succession of very peculiar puffs. On these occasions the males often encounter each other in desperate combats which frequently have a fatal termination, caused by furious blows inflicted on the head. When one cock-turkey has thus destroyed another, it is said to caress the dead body in an apparently sorrowful manner.
The hens are said to keep apart from the males while laying their eggs for the cock would inevitably destroy them. It is also necessary for the females while rearing their broods to avoid very carefully the old gobblers who would certainly destroy the young birds even when nearly grown.
The wild turkey belongs entirely to the new world. Two species have been described as belonging to the United States, (Meleagris gallopavo) which belongs to the eastern and middle regions, and (M. Mexicana) which inhabits Mexico and the western mountainous country. It is from this last named species that the barn-yard domesticated turkey is supposed to have been derived. A third specie (M. oxcellata), rather less in size but far more striking in appearance, has been found in Yucatan and Northern Guatamala.
MISCELLANY.
COLLEGE NOTES.
Vanderbilt has lately made a gift of $100,000 to his pet university.
The observatory of Harvard at the request of European astronomers has been made the center of astronomical information for the United States. The Smithsonian Institute has held this position heretofore.
A college has been founded at Yankton, Dakota, under the care of the Congregational Church. A fine building has been erected on spacious grounds. It opens with an attendance of sixteen.
Harvard has a female annex ; why should not Vassar have a male annex ?
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The Freshman and Sophomore classes of Haverford College had their annual snowball fight on the 11th. The Freshies did well, considering their age and experience, but were finally compelled to take to the woods.
Nearly 200 of the 258 colleges of the United States favor and practice co-education.
The Zeta Psi Fraternity held its thirty-sixth annual convention in Boston, January 3d and 4th. The Rev. Gunnison delivered the oration, after which the "stuffing" process,customary at such conventions, took place.
Henry Ward Beecher delivered his lecture on "The Moral Uses of Luxury and Beauty" to the students of Michigan University on January 30th. He was listened to by a large and appreciative audience.
The colleges of England have no papers published by students.
Two hundred thousand dollars have been subscribed toward a Catholic University to be founded at Chicago.
A society for the aid of native missionaries in foreign lands was organized at Wheaton College on the 31st of January.
Ann Arbor has seven graduates elected to the next Congress.
In the experimental kitchen of the Iowa Agricultural College, the girls are taught the philosophy as well as the practice of cooking. They learn the chemistry and comparative economy of foods,the usual adulteration and the methods of marketing.
The delegates to the Tennessee State oratorical convention called to meet in Chattanooga, December the 7th, were ingloriously stampeded by the report of the prevalence of small-pox in that place.
The ladies of the Senior class of the University of Michigan lately gave a reception to the male members of the class. An excellent time was enjoyed notwithstanding the fact that scarlatina had broken out in the house in which the banquet took place on the same dav.
Four hundred Harvard professors and students formed a co-operative society, and opened a store, where books, stationery,fuel, and pictures,were kept in stock or sold by sample. The price for everything was 5 per cent. above wholesale cost; and members only could buy; but on no other terms than cash down. They also paid $2 a year. The experiment has thus far been highly satisfactory, and no reason for failure in the future is apparent, as there is no capital at risk, the 5 per cent. and yearly dues cover all expenses.
SOCIETY NOTES.
OROPHILIAN.—The Orophilians have profited by their victory. It has not made them feel as if they had reached perfection in the literary field, but has inspired the new members with a desire to keep up the honor and reputation of the society of their choice. Good work is being done in every particular. It does the old members good to see the work of the society pass into such worthy hands. The new set of officers selected insures a term of unusual interest and profit. One general criticism might, however, be made. Don't make the programmes tedious by the selection of long articles. Brevity is one of the most enjoyable features of a production, no matter how good a speaker may be upon the floor. It is a characteristic that visitors especially enjoy. If we would begin now to impress the utility of
this principle upon each and every performer, we might elect a programme for June that would insure an entertainment worth the hearing. This is a question worthy the consideration of our society. Shall we spoil a two hours' entertainment by boring the audience two hours longer?
ENGINEERING SOCIETY.—The society met in Professor Marvin's room Friday, February 9th, and was called to order by Pres. Osmond at 3 o'clock. The following program was rendered : "Water Works," Prof. H. S. S. Smith; "Description of the New Solar Transit," A. S. Riffle; "Pile Driving," H. F. Smith; "Notes from Actual Work," J. W. Lightfoot. Prof. Smith's paper upon "Water Works" was a very interesting and full treatise of that subject. Members of the society have access to three weekly and two monthly engineering journals. Professors Smith and Marvin are both active members. At the last meeting an able paper upon "Rock Excavations in the construction of Railroads," by Franklin Rifle,'80, was read before the society. Papers from our honorary members always lead to the discussion of topics not treated by the text books; and we feel grateful to be thus honored by those who are experiencing the practical part of Civil Engineering. Although in its infancy, the Engineering society offers many advantages to scientific students. That these are fully appreciated is shown by the fact that almost every person in the Civil Engineering course is a member.
COLLEGE SPORTS.
"By sports like these are all their cares beguiled."
It will soon be time to arrange for Field Day. Time should be given to those who enter the arena in which to train themselves.
A series of football games are to be played with the Detroit football men in that city, by men from Michigan University as soon as the season opens.
Twelve men of Columbia College are training for the Freshman boat crew.
An inter-collegiate rowing association was organized at the meeting of delegates from Bowdoin, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, Princeton, Rutgers, Columbia and Wesleyan, held at the Hoffman House, New York, December 28. The first regatta will be held on Lake George, July 4th.
It has been ascertained, on a careful examination, that the average athlete and base-ballist at Yale and Harvard has a low forehead and thin legs. Barnum, it is said, has just completed negotiations for caging up a few of these monkeys, and will retain them for exhibition in one of his side shows. They will be labeled "Darwin's Theory Exposed."—News Letter.
FUNNY NOTES.
A lengthy Junior recently had his right arm damaged somewhat while skating on the rink above the dam. It is supposed that he was attempting a not entirely new kind of fancy skating known as "circling daisies," which differs a little in its nature from the "Dutch roll."
A Senior who is making up several back studies and taking four regular ones at the same time, is said to have exclaimed when invited to attend the Y. M. C. A. prayer meetings, "Gosh, I haint got no time to pray."
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EXCHANGE.
In a dim lit gallery Hangs a painting old; and as the struggling Light upon it falls, weirdly the outlined Forms, dimmed and stained with years, seem almost Lifelike. Gazing, the past before us sweeps Like some grand pageant heralding deeds of fame. Heroes long dead arise and do those deeds Again which made their names immortal. Love's triumphs, war's dread scourge and chivalry Arise before us. Where is the master-hand That touched these forms to life? Where is the Frenzied eye that pierced the human soul And saw unwritten poems, unpainted pictures There? The picture lives, the artist dreams no more. Perchance some rude carved slab, placed by a Friend, alone his resting place reveals. Rise, pure Soul, rise; thy thoughts still live. A grander tomb Than chiseled marble tells thy fame. That grand Old picture in the gallery there, is thought's
Monument and thine.
—Simpsonian.
The Badger sheds a tear because the law department of the University of Wisconsin is not receiving proper attention from the professors in charge. "It is very exasperating," says the Badger, "for students to find the Professor's chair empty twenty mornings out of twenty-four." The editor in a very out-spoken way shows up a neglect very common in colleges, and by no means confined to the U.of W.
The Vanderbilt Observer has made a decided change for the better. The articles, with the exception of one entitled, "Southern Sycophants," are well written and worthy of publication. The writer of the article in question rebukes Southern people for inviting Northern capitalists, in the following strain: "We cry for no such assistance. We are not base mendicants, but free men, the sons of valiant and noble sires. Let the South be for Southerners! Let that same chivalrous, loyal, brave and true people which were here when the first cannon thundered at Sumter, live in it forever, untainted by the baneful influence of Yankee principles! We want no Yankee, with his wooden nutmegs and coppers, who comes in all his haughtiness to civilize a ruined race." The writer is evidently "spoiling" for a little gore, but wouldn't it be well to show some originality and begin a controversy on some subject to which the speech of Spartacus would not be applicable? Such ebullitions of rage when persistently indulged in, are very disastrous to the nervous system, and are more likely to prove a greater bane to the gentlemen in question than the influences of Yankees and Yankee capital.
The Baldwin Index hopes "that the Courier will be manly enough to admit its ignorance, or misrepresentation of the courses of instruction at Baker University," alluding, doubtless, to a statement of ours in which we spoke of Baker University as an institution with high school instruction. Like the Index "we recant nothing." By the contest productions alone, published in the last number, we are reminded more forcibly than ever that our statements are true, and our criticisms just. The erations are ideals of verbosity, and mutilated similes. We notice further that these embryo orators have all taken the precaution to load well their sentences
with compound adjectives, which to their credit, be it said, shows a degree of forethought truly praiseworthy, considering the tendency of the sentences to soar. Ex: "A sun-kissed day, or star-begirdled night, the song of some sweet-voiced poet, the rest-giving loveliness," etc. The same orator looks beyond the Mystic River and sees "'angels frescoeing heaven's lofty dome; angelie sculptors chiseling out statues of angels and seraphims, from heaven's snowy marbles." (All work strictly first-class; goods guaranteed to stand in all climates without disintegration.) Again, with usual abstruseness he informs us that "true education is giving a man to understand that he may be a note of an eternal symphony in the psalmody of God," and "shall be a thing of beauty and a joy forever." Ye gods! what revelations! Can it be that we are to rack our brains over languages and mathematics for four years only to become in the end a note in a "symphony of psmalmody?" Can it be that he is advocating a doctrine akin to that of Metempsychosis? Bosh, we don't believe such stuff. We believe that after four years of study we will get our skeepskin with B. S. (not S. S.) on it and go into business. Orator No. 2 wrestling with the subject "Behind the Thought there is a Mind" tells us: "Couple to the thoughts of our great thinkers, the silver tongue of eloquence and we can erect a pyramid of evidence in proof of our assertion, reaching from Demosthenes up to the twenty-fifth year of Baker University." Shades of departed Demosthenes, Cicero and Webster, how your dry old bones must rattle with envy! But though the world advances we would be satisfied had we only the oratorical ability of a Webster or a Sheridan, the heights on which the embryo orators of Baker repose we can never hope to attain. "The Power of Silent Force" says orator No. 3, "moves the very foundation walls of the planet in its pent up fury." From this we should judge that a planet is a sort of disabled body requiring a brace of some kind to keep it on an equal footing with its celestial brethren. Again, "it burst the blazing gates of heaven's world-filled vault, sending them flaming through blackened space to their respective orbits each, and balances them in their eternal flight across the surface of the sky, etc.; it entwines its threads of gold around the rugged brow of night-embraced earth, wreathing it in smiles of joyous welcome." But the words of Dante Alighieri come to us
"So obscure, profound it was, and nebulous. That nothing, whatever, I discerned therein."
Specimen copies of the Index ten cents. One number will be kept in the COURIER archives as a memento of college (?)————(?).
LOCAL.
Prizes.
Topeka.
Elections.
Appointments.
Boles-Eidemiller.
Richards-Miller.
Good-bye Geometry !
Some of the Seniors weep.
While others rejoice greatly.
The long and the short of it—Clark and Morgan taking the prizes.
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Over a hundred students at "Minnie Hauk."
Mettner is daily adding new features to the Riverside Studio.
The Preparatory literary society is meeting with great success.
The competition for the Courier prizes is strong among Freshmen.
Remember, Rromelsick will lead in spring styles.
From all reports the I. C. banquet to the Kappa Alpha Theta's was one of the jolliest affairs of the season.
The Courier's genial secretary, J. P. Jack, has been confined to his bed for some time, but hopes to soon be with the boys again.
The finest groups ever taken in the city, are to be found at Francis Mettner's studio.
Geo. R. Peck, of Topeka, was reappointed Regent for our University, thus filling the last vacancy on the Board.
There is said to be an unusual rivalry for the Mathematical prize. As the time rolls by new candidates continue to appear. The recent examination killed off a number of aspirants.
Crew will send for anything you want.
Later. The thing is decided. Hugh Richards carried off the prize (to Old Mexico).
Owing to the urgent professional duties of Hon. S. A. Riggs, his lecture on railroad monopolies has been postponed.
Mettner will make you prices for class pictures.
Prof. Lehman, of the Music department, acted as accompany for the "Minnie Hauk" troupe and won many compliments from the audience.
A very pleasant party was given last week by the Misses Mollie and Nellie Thacher in honor of their cousin, Miss Carrie Gillmore, of New York.
German students, if you would like a good translation of Gœthe's or Schiller's works, ask for Crowel's red-line edition at Bate's & Field's.
The prospect is very favorable at the present time both for the new observatory and the laboratory buildings.
On the thirteenth inst., J. L. Boles and Miss Nellie E. Eidemiller, both "formerly of the University," were married to each other. We wish the young couple, Boles full of happiness.
Notice the show windows of Crew and Bates & Field if you want to see some of Mettner's fine work in Photography.
Haverley's "Merry War" Opera Company, which so delighted the Lawrence people a few weeks ago, has agreed to return and repeat its entertainment next Monday night.
"Honors" seem too "easy" this year, almost enough to go the entire rounds. There are four rhetorical prizes offered by the Courier, one Mathematical prize, one scholarship prize, one prize offered for best essay on "Civil Service," the Crew prize, the Bates prize, three Faculty prizes, six positions already filled in the Normal society, seven to fill in the Oreads, six in the Orophilians, six editors to elect from the classes and three from the literary societies for the annual magazine, six representatives selected by the Faculty for Commencement day, the rest of the Seniors to be distributed for class day and last, but far from least, some Junior to receive the knocked-in, grease-bedaubed, time-defying hat from the Seniors—in all a little over sixty positions.
Last week Fred. Stocks and W.M. Thacher left for Pittsburgh, Pa., to represent "Kansas Alpha" in the triennial conclave of Phi Kappa Psi. This week the Misses Cora Pierson and Kate Ridenour bore greetings to their parent chapter at Greencastle, Ind., and will there compare notes with their fair sisters of other States The various fraternities may feel proud of their Kansas representatives.
The latest version of Joan of Arc as developed in the History class,is, that instead of burning at the stake she ran off and got married, the same as modern girls.
Stationary at Bates & Field's.
"Kikkabe," will not be the name of the new Annual, so says Caldwell, but whatever he may call it look out for Bromelsick's add. He always patronizes the students liberally and is deserving of their trade.
Crew still offers a fine large stock of everything needed by students.
Whatever else the Regents may do, one thing is certain, they will not have power to keep the students from patronizing such an old reliable house as is the Shirt Depot, kept by Mr. Bromelsick.
Bargains in all winter goods at Bromelsick's.
Students attending "Sam'l of Posen" next Friday night had better double sew the buttons on their clothing. The New York Telegram says, "Mr. M. B. Curtis is the only artist on the stage who has the ability to produce a local Hebrew identity with sustained fidelity on the stage. His costumes are marvels in their way. He will undoubtedly set the young men of this and other cities wild."
A fine stock of red-line poets at Bates & Field's.
The lecture of Col. Lewis Hanback delivered here, was not written in blank verse as some suppose, but consisted to a great extent of a multitude of poetical quotations aptly woven in the discourse.
The K. S. U. girls having no gymnasium, spend a portion of their vacant hours dancing.
The agony in the Normal society is over. The June representatives are: President, of evening, Geo. E. Rose; orator, J. L. Shearer; declaimer, Miss Annie Fay; essay, Miss Cloe Haworth; debators, Olin Templin and Miss Gano.
Classical students having the second hour vacant, take advantage of the class in Latin conversation.
Sickness and the desire for rest has kept a number of students away from their studies the past week.
Lost. On Tennessee street, a cuff with moss agate cuff button. The finder will oblige by leaving it at the clerk's office.
The appropriation of $12,000 asked by the State Normal School was cut down to $7,775.00 by the House committee.
T. H. Rockwell writes that he is again well and wil soon start for the Hot Springs, Ark., stopping off here, on his way, to see the boys.
The Y. M. C. A. are about to organize an auxiliary society of young ladies.
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Had you peeped into the home of Chancellor Marvin on the afternoon of the 3rd inst., a scene quite in contrast with the cold blustery elements without would have met your gaze. The I. C. Sorosis, mustering their full force of members and supplied with all the artillery of a "Merry War" had assembled to receive the Kappa Alpha Thetas. At 8 o'clock the corps of the guests arrived and were greeted with a welcoming address from Miss Addie Sutliff, followed by a song of welcome from the entire Sorosis. After this, ranks were broken and all partook of the "feast of gaity," that was at hand,-dancing, chatting, music and singing. This was followed by a treat of a more substantial kind. The supper was one of the finest that could be prepared. Over thirty couples were present. At 8 o'clock the hacks arrived, when the entertainment broke up with a parting song. The golden dart from each I. C."beau" found a resting place in the Grecian armor and left an impression that will never be effaced. All agreed that it was the most pleasant event of the year.
We understand that the University will probably be successful in having the remainder of its bills passed by the Legislature.
The following extract from the Kansas City Journal is regarding the reading of Prof. Trueblood in that city. No student could put his summer vacation to better use than by attending Prof. Trueblood's school of oratory at Kansas City. "Professor Trueblood began his recital, which included the principal scenes from 'Hamlet,' the professor explaining the action as he went along and keeping up the thread of the story. Professor Trueblood first spoke of the historical outline of the play and of its importance as a dramatic work. The lecture was entertaining and served to give the audience a very clear idea of the dramatic situations and the character of Hamlet as the immortal author drew it. The platform scene where the ghost first enters and Mamlet breaks away from Horatio and Marcellus with the exclamation 'Unhand me gentlemen; by heaven I'll make a ghost of him that lets me,' followed. This was one of the strongest scenes read by the professor and elicited rounds of applause." If Prof. Murdock comes to Lawrence Prof. Trueblood will probably accompany him.
PERSONAL.
E. F. Caldwell will publish the "Annual" this year.
Ralph Stout will spend a few days at home, while celebrating the 22nd.
Miss May Porter, of the city, spent a day at the University recently.
Miss Nannie Jones came up to visit "the old familiar haunts" last Monday.
Miss Lou Rankin, of Waukarusa, "received" with our librarian one day last week.
Prof. Taylor was confined to his room several days last week with a severe cold.
Chandler Stevenson, an old student of Kansas State University, is now preaching at Franklin.
Mr. Tully Scott, of Beloit, visited friends at the University last Monday.
Franc Johnson, '86, spent last week at her home in Oskaloosa. She returns ready for work again.
E. F. Caldwell will publish the "Annual" this year. Ralph Stout will spend a few days at home, while celebrating the 22nd.
Miss May Porter, of the city, spent a day at the University recently.
Miss Nannie Jones came up to visit "the old famil haunts" last Monday.
Miss Lou Rankin, of Waukarusa, "received" with our librarian one day last week.
Prof. Taylor was confined to his room several days last week with a severe cold.
Mr. Tully Scott, of Beloit, visited friends at the University last Monday.
Chandler Stevenson, an old student of Kansas State University, is now preaching at Franklin.
Franc Johnson, 786, spent last week at her home in Oskaloosa. She returns ready for work again.
In the absence of J. D. McLaren, the department of "Topics" will be conducted by W. Y. Morgan.
H. M. Lewers, of Cawker City, a former student spent last Saturday and Sunday in the city.
Prof. Canfield, who for so many weary weeks, has been aonfined to a bed of sickness, is now up, and will be able to take charge of at least one of his classes by the first of next month. His genial countenance will be gladly welcomed back to our halls.
W. G. Raymond, although the class of '81 is no longer with us, seems to find some interest still, in K. S. U. He again visited our hall on the 12th.
Ida Bay was up from Fort Scott last week on a short visit to her sister, Miss Nellie. She expects to return before long and make her sister, and her sister K. A. T.'s a long visit.
Hattie Pugh, one of the "loved and lost" of '84, spent several days in the city a short time ago.
E. A. Brown, '83, left for home last Saturday. He however, will return and graduate with his class in June.
Miss Nettie Dickson, who for several years was a student at Kansas State University, is spending the winter in New England.
Mrs. Prof. Canfield and Mrs. Prof. Carruth, visited some of the classes at the University last Wednesday.
Lloyd Miller expects to leave the University in a few weeks, and will go to Sonora, Mexico.
Frank D. Hutchings, one of the overworked (?) Seniors, left last Wednesday to take a few days rest at his home in Osage Mission.
Frank Melluish and "Al." Lewis took a walk up to the University last Wednesday, Mr. Lewis to gaze on old scenes, Mr. Melluish to view new ones.
Don J. Rankin, '81, unable to overcome his old habit, still climbs the hill occasionally. He was up again one day last week.
Miss Ethel Allen, '82, who came up from Kansas City to attend the I. C. banquet, spent several days in the city visiting the University and her many friends.
The many friends of Mr. W. H. Pinkney at Kansas State University, will be pained to know that he is unable to resume his studies.
Fred. A. Stocks, '84, is in Pittsburgh, Penn., whither he goes to carry tidings from Kansas Alpha chapter, to his brother Phi Psi's, convened at that place.
J. P. Jack, '84, has been confined to his bed for some time by a severe attack of pneumonia. He is now growing better, but will not be able to rejoin his classes for several weeks.
Kate Ridenour and Cora Pierson left last Wednesday for Greencastle, Ind., to attend the biennial convention of the Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity. Miss Ridenour will visit friends in Indianapolis and Cincinnati before returning to school.
Mr. Thomas Blood, a former student, was in the city a few days this week. He is now in partnership with Mr. Dickson, at Kansas City, in the engraving business.
Miss Joe March, who has been for several months visiting in the east, returned last week to her home in this city. Her University friends are glad to see her back.
In the absence of J. D. McLaren, the department of "Topics" will be conducted by W. Y. Morgan.
H. M. Lewers, of Cawker City, a former student spent last Saturday and Sunday in the city.
Prof. Canfield, who for so many weary weeks, has been aonfined to a bed of sickness, is now up, and will be able to take charge of at least one of his classes by the first of next month. His genial countenance will be gladly welcomed back to our halls.
W. G. Raymond, although the class of '81 is no longer with us, seems to find some interest still, in K. S. U. He again visited our hall on the 12th.
Ida Bay was up from Fort Scott last week on a short visit to her sister, Miss Nellie. She expects to return before long and make her sister, and her sister K.A. T.'s a long visit.
Hattie Pugh, one of the "loved and lost" of 84, spent several days in the city a short time ago.
E. A. Brown, '83, left for home last Saturday. He however, will return and graduate with his class in June.
Miss Nettie Dickson, who for several years was a student at Kansas State University, is spending the winter in New England.
Mrs. Prof. Canfield and Mrs. Prof. Carruth, visited some of the classes at the University last Wednesday.
Lloyd Miller expects to leave the University in a few weeks, and will go to Sonora, Mexico.
Frank D. Hutchings, one of the overworked (?) Seniors left last Wednesday to take a few days rest at his home in Osage Mission.
Frank Melluish and "Al." Lewis took a walk up to the University last Wednesday, Mr. Lewis to gaze on old scenes, Mr. Melluish to view new ones.
Don J. Rankin, 81, unable to overcome his old habit still climbs the hill occasionally. He was up again one day last week.
Miss Ethel Allen, 182, who came up from Kansas City to attend the L.C. banquet, spent several days in the city visiting the University and her many friends.
The many friends of Mr. W. H. Pinkney at Kansas State University, will be pained to know that he is unable to resume his studies.
Fred. A. Stocks, '84, is in Pittsburgh, Penn., whither he goes to carry tidings from Kansas Alpha chapter, to his brother Phi Psi's, convened at that place.
J. P. Jack,'84, has been confined to his bed for some time by a severe attack of pneumonia. He is now growing better, but will not be able to rejoin his classes for several weeks.
Kate Ridenour and Cora Pierson left last Wednesday for Greencastle, Ind., to attend the biennial convention of the Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity. Miss Ridenour will visit friends in Indianapolis and Cincinnati before returning to school.
Mr. Thomas Blood, a former student, was in the city a few days this week. He is now in partnership with Mr. Dickson, at Kansas City, in the engraving business.
Miss Joe March, who has been for several months visiting in the east, returned last week to her home in this city. Her University friends are glad to see her back.
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F. H. Clark and W. Y. Morgan carried off the COURIER prizes offered at the beginning of the year for the best grades in chapel rhetoricals.
W. A. Otis, otherwise known as "little Willie," spent several days, a short time ago, at his home in Atchison, visiting our new Regent.
A card from Peabody, Kans., informs us that W. H. Pinkney is at home, still very sick, but slowly improving.
James Meade went to Kansas City yesterday. Took advantage of Brooks' Excursion rates.
Frank Walker was around shaking hands with old friends yesterday
H. A. Peairs, who returned at the beginning of this session, has been upon the sick list for a few weeks past. He resumed work several days ago.
Mr. John Reuhl, for a long time identified with the Courier as its compositor, died on the morning of the 21st. He leaves a small family, to whom the Courier sends its sympathies.
Miss Lizzie Moore came up from Kansas City yesterday morning to visit her many friends. She will remain several days, after which she will leave for Philadelphia, where she intends to make her future home. The best wishes of all go with her.
Alice Bartell left for her home in Junction City last Sunday, on account of ill health. She will be unable to graduate with the present Senior class, but will probably return next year and finish with '84. All the Juniors say "come."
P. B. Russell is back, after being kept at home over a week by a stubborn cold. For several days his voice entirely left him; even yet it has not regained the "even tenor of its way," and fears are entertained that he will not be able to deliver his oration on Thursday morning. This will be a great disappointment to those who had anticipated the pleasure of hearing him.
"We shall meet,but we shall miss him,
There will be one vacant chair."
Thus chants the class of '84. W. W. Douglas, who has been with the class ever since its formation, left last Sunday for his home in California, and Kansas State University will know him no longer. Of a genial disposition, a thoroughly good student, he was in every way a most desirable classmate, and the Juniors part with him very reluctantly. However, since he must go, they unite with his many friends in wishing for him an abundance of happiness and good luck in the "golden Luck."
On Tuesday evening last, Mr. Tudor Richards and Miss Lizzie Miller were united in the "holy bonds of matrimony." The ceremony was performed by Chancellor Marvin at Professor Miller's residence. Another union from the ranks of those who have left the walls of Kansas State University. Another Beta fallen a victim (?) to the I.C.dart. Another I.C.to be protected by the Beta shield. And so they go; but looking over the entire field we can find none of Kansas State University's united who have brighter prospects or more friends to wish them a long, happy life.
NOTICE.
The Business Managers of the COURIER would suggest to those who have not paid their subscriptions that they will find no better time than now to "make their peace" with these men of business. You will never find them in better humor and more willing to credit you with one dollar than at the present time.
BUSINESS MANAGERS.
22nd.
Not a lie.
Not a hatchet.
Not a cherry tree.
Not a Delaware crossing.
Not a single Valley Forge.
Nothing about the Newburg conspiracy.
Nothing about "blood tracks across fields of snow."
Nothing about the "starving millions of the Revolution."
Nothing about the "grey haired patriot and Independence bell,"
And yet we celebrated the birthday of George Washington in a right worthy manner, as all who listened to the productions willingly testify.
The anniversary of Washington's birthday has hitherto been observed by the students merely as a holiday, and it was suggested that this year the occasion should be celebrated in a manner more worthy of our University. That the experiment has proved entirely successful, everyone interested must agree, and it is to be hoped that the birthday exercises now fully established may become a leading feature of our institution. By 10 o'clock on Thursday morning the chapel was well filled, and shortly afterwards the proceedings were opened by the Chancellor. After offering a short prayer Dr. Marvin called upon Miss Emery to read her essay, which was entitled "Washington's Birthday, a National Birthday." Miss Emery held the attention of her audience, and her efforts were much appreciated. Mr. Bruce followed with a declamation, an extract from Webster. His rendering was received with well merited applause. Mr. Watson's composition "The Progress of the American Revolution" would have been none the worse for a little pruning; while its literary merst was indisputable. The delivery was a little marred by nervousness. Mr. Chamberlain is an accomplished speaker and his delivery of Everett's "Eulogy on Lafayette" was a highly creditable performance. In the absence, which everyone will regret, of Mr. Percy Russell, his paper was read by Mr. E. C. Little. The subject, "The Fathers of Two Countries" was original and well chosen, and his handling of it gave evidence of a thorough appreciation of those qualities alike conspicuous in William of Orange and our Washington. Miss Murphy's excellent oration on "Heroes" completed a most interesting program. A hastily organized chorus sang at intervals and greatly added to the enjoyment—we will not say merriment—of the audience. The proceedings terminated with the singing of the National Anthem.
A VISITOR.
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UNIVERSITY COURIER.
TO THE PUBLIC
We wish to say, If in Need of Boots and Shoes,
THE FAMILY SHOE STORE!
Carries the largest stock in the city. All goods bought for cash. The assortment in all lines is large Prices Right. Courteous treatment to all.
MASON'S.
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WM. E.YEAGER FLORIST,
No.28 New Hampshire Street,
NOTICE!
Fresh-cut Flowers and Bouquets supplied on short notice. Everlasting Bouquets, Grass Bouquets, Button-hole Bouquet Holders.
Bouquet designs of all kinds made of Everlasting Flowers—in short Anything in the floral line.
Mull
Zook
&
Dealers in Staple and Fancy
GROCERIES
Goods Always Fresh.
If in need of anything in our line you can get
pointing finger
Bargains!
At 128 Massachusetts St.
--GREAT EVENTS OF THE GREATEST CENTURY:--
BEING A DESCRIPTIVE PORTRAITURE OF
The most momentous Political Occurrences since the birth of the Republic—Decisive Battles and Brilliant Naval Engagements of our five Wars —Wonderful Phenomena of Earth, Ocean and Heavens—Celebrated Criminal Cases, Trials and Tragedies of absorbing public interest—Extraordinary Discoveries, Inventions, Scientific Expeditions, and the Splendid Triumphs of Mechanical genius—Superb Achievements of Oratory on National Occasions—Remarkable Reforms, Delusions and Excitements—Appailling Public Calamities, Disasters a.d Panics—National Jubilees, Pageants, Feats, etc., etc.—all arranged, in the work, in chronological order.
BY HON. R. M. DEVENS, OF MASSACHUSETTS,
WITH OVER 340 ILLUSTRATIONS BY PROMINENT AMERICAN ARTISTS.
The work contains 739 Imperial Octavo Pages, printed from Electrotype plates, in large clear type, on superfine sized and calendered paper, and bound in neat and durable bindings. It gives the most interesting and important events that have occurred in this country from the Ringing of the Liberty Bell to the Assassination of Garfield, each in an ably written chapter by itself. The fastest selling Book in America.
AGENTS WANTED. Address, H. S. REED, Manager. Topeka, Kansas.
References—Geo. E. Rose, B. F. Chase, E. Haworth, P. C. Young.
NEW MEAT MARKET! At Bew's Old Stand, 140 Massachusetts St. C.A.PEASE. Proprietor.
Stock always first-class and satisfaction guaranteed. Official Provisioner for Collegiate Dining Club.
UNIVERSITY COURIER.
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FOR SALE BY CHAS. ACHNING, LAWRENCE, KANSAS.
ABOVE ALL COMPETITORS THE LIGHT RUNNING NEW HOME
ABOVE ALL COMPETITORS
THE
LIGHT RUNNING
NEW HOME
SIMPLE
STRONG
SWIFT
SILENT
SEWING
MACHINE
PERFECT IN EVERY PARTICULAR
HAS MORE IMPROVEMENTS THAN ALL
OTHER SEWING MACHINES COMBINED
NEW HOME
SEWING MACHINE CO.
30 UNION SQUARE, NEW YORK
CHICAGO, ILL.
ORANGE, MASS,
AND ATLANTA, GA.
FOR SALE BY
STRONG SIMPLE SWIFT NEW HOME
SIMPLE
STRONG
SWIFT
SILENT
SEWING
MACHINE
SEWING MACHINE
Five Departments in actual operation, viz : Business, Penmanship, English, Short-Hand and Telegraphy.
School in session all the year.
Night School
In session from October to April,'83. For Terms, etc., call at the College, or address BOOR & McILRAVY, Principals.
Established 1869.
LAWRENCE COLLEGE ESTABLISHED 1864
Established 1870.
Sole Agents, Steinway, Weber, Conover Bros., Lindeman, Fischer,
CONOVER BROTHERS,
Lawrence Business College,
PATTERSON & MURRAY,
PIANOS.
Publishers of Music and Music Books. Importers of Musical Merchandise.
DEALER IN
BOOTS AND SHOES
613 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO. and No. 10 Kansas Avenue, Topek, Kansas. Send for Catalogue.
117 Massachusetts St. CALL AND EXAMINE OUR GOODS.
Mettner, the Photographer.
79 Massachusetts Street. THE STUDENTS' POPULAR ARTIST.
J. J. JARMAIN, 181 Massachusetts St., The Official Butcher to the University Dining Club. Is the place to go for all kinds of meats.
Get there Eli!!!
And tell the Students that place to buy anything in the Stationery line is at the Kansas Paper Store,
N. GAMERON, Proprietor. 123 Massachusetts Street.
JOHN B. PATNO'S Hayben Shop and Hair Dressing Room,
136 Massachusetts St.
J. ERICKSON BOOT AND SHOE MAKER
BONNIE'S BOOT
Repairing Neatly and Quickly Done.
189 Massachusetts St., - - - Lawrence, Kansas.
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UNIVERSITY COURIER.
Three Weeks in Wonderland! June 15th,
An Excursion will leave Kansas City for Yellowstone Park.
$175.00
Saved by Going on this Excursion.
The grandest region in the world made accessable to all. For further particulars, address,
"Wonderland" Excursion Co., Lawrence, Kansas.
We are Headquarters for every description of Fine Job Printing.
Hoadley & Hackman.
UNIVERSITY COURIER.
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MERCHANT TAILOR.
Just received the finest lot of Fall Goods in the City. No old goods left. STUDENTS, CALL AND EXAMINE.
Ho! Ho!
As the new term is just beginning, students will do well to call or C. S. DUNCAN,
NEWSDEALER AND GENRAL STATIONER,
who has on hand a large assortment of second-hand University Text Books,
Classics, Mathematics, Science, and Modern Languages.
Second-hand books bought or exchanged.
Give him a call and save fifty per cent.
TOUCHING THE COAT.
G. EDWARDS, Merchant
TAILOR
Warren Street, East of Merchants' Bank.
All Work Warranted. And a Good Fit Guaranteed.
J. HOUSE THE POPULAR CLOTHIER
Of Lawrence, Kansas,
Takes great pleasure in submitting for your inspection new designs and styles. The latest novelties in Mens', Youths', Boys and Childrens Clothing for Fall and Winter wear. As leading Clothiers, we shall endeavor to sustain the same good reputation for the future as has been our aim in the past. We offer only first class clothing and pay strict attention to details, guaranteeing perfect satisfaction as to quality, style, workmanship, and perfect fitting garments, at lowest possible prices. We solicit an early inspection of our stock and your patronage.
J. HOUSE.
WILSON.
MEMORIAL
Art Works.
A Large Stock of
Finished Work
ON HAND
At Lowest Possible
Prices.
Designs and Prices sent to any address.
Art
W. S. REED, Proprietor.
FOR FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES
ENDSLEY JONES, Official Provisioner To the Collegiate Dining Club.
PAT HAMLIN, Furnishes Fine Rigs at Students' Prices ! Stable just East of Post Office.
W. M. ROWE,
JEWELER,
111 Massachusetts St.
Fine Watch Repairing a Specialty
J. D. PATTERSON, Dentist, Office over Woodward's Drug Store.
Kansas Furnishing Goods HAT HOUSE
103 Massachusetts St.
The Latest Styles in all kinds of Hats and Furnishing Goods always on hand and prices low on everything. Call and See.
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20 to 25 per cent. saved by buying of Famous. UNIVERSITY COURIER.
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BRAG AND BLOW
OUTDONE BY THE
ESTABLISHED REPUTATION
H2O
OH
STEINBERG, THE KING CLOTHIER!
We Deal in Clothing, Not in Wind,
and can prove any assertion we make.
WE SAY
We have the largest and most varied stock of clothing in this city and we have the stock to warrant our making this assertion.
WE SAY
We take the lead for excellence of make, style and fabric, and sell goods as low as any living man can afford to. If this was not so, why would we enjoy the liberal patronage we do? Because the people generally go where they can do the best.
WE SAY
We do not fear comparison and will treat you just the same whether you buy or look.
WE SAY
That the majority of old students will recommend you to go to the old reliable,
STEINBERG, THE CLOTHIER.