University Courier.
VOL. I.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, MARCH 6, 1883.
No.13
University of Kansas.
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JAMES MARVIN, A. M., D. D., President,
Mental and Moral Philosophy.
FRANK H. SNOW, A. M., Ph. D.,
Natural History.
[Botany, Zoology, Geology, Meteorology,
and Physiology.]
DAVID H. ROBINSON, A. M.,
Latin Language and Laterature.
EPHRAIM MILLER, A. M.,
Mathematics.
GEORGE E. PATRICK, M. S.,
Chemistry, Mineralogy, and Metallurgy.
JAMES H. CANFIELD, A. M.,
History and Political Science.
J. W. GLEED, A. M.,
Greek Language and Literature.
FRANK O. MARVIN, A. M., Civil Engineering and Drawing.
HERBERT S. S. SMITH, C. E., Physics, Astronomy.
P. J. WILLIAMS, A. M., D. D., Dean of Normal Department.
LEVERETT W. SPRING, A. B., English Literature, Rhetoric, Belles Lettres and Logic.
WILLIAM H. CARRUTH, A. B., German and French Languages and Literature.
ASSISTANT PROF. C. B. CAMPBELL, A. M., Instructor in German, French and Latin.
ROBERT L. TAYLOR, A. B., Instructor in Elocution and English.
L. L. DYCHE,
Assistant in Natural History.
RICHARD A. LEHMAN,
Instructor in Music.
J. W. GREEN,
Dean of Law Department.
MARCUS SUMMERFIELD,
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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, MARCH 6, 1883.
No.13
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EDITORIAL.
MANY individuals have an erroneous idea in regard to the action of our Faculty with reference to the coming of Robert G. Ingersoll in June next. In the Lawrence Gazette of the 22nd we find an article by one "S. C. R." who attacks a Courier editorial of the 6th, and also tries, in quite a lengthy article, to prove a point that has never been denied by the Faculty nor any one connected with the government of the University, namely: the right of allowing Mr. Ingersoll to speak before the students at a State institution. No one here at the college has questioned his right, neither has the Faculty acted in a manner that would indicate that they considered themselves the final court of decision in regard to the matter. The only action of the Faculty, as such, known in regard to the question, was in answer to a request sent them from the joint committee of the literary societies. The committee asked the Faculty, point blank, whether they would refuse Mr. Ingersoll or not, the use of the chapel hall provided he saw fit to accept the invitation. The Faculty answered no. If these facts were known to Mr. "S. C. R.," certainly he would not have spent so much of his time in trying to prove a point, the reverse of which had never been advocated. Again, "S. C. R." says, "The masses want to hear Mr. Ingersoll, the Faculty do not." Certainly, if he had been a little more conversant with the matter in question he would not have made such an assertion. A few of the Professors have been anxious from the very first for him to come, and even those who thought it unwise for him to address the students at this time, said, "as far as I am personally concerned, I would like to hear Mr.
Ingersoll speak, at the same time, however, I do not think it will be for the good of this institution to have him deliver the annual address June next." So it will be seen that the Faculty, as such, has taken no action against Mr. Ingersoll's coming, and also that those who opposed him, did so with a well-grounded belief that his appearance here would injure our institution. Have not these latter ones the right to call in question the action of the committee. Have they not as individuals, the right to say what they think in regard to the matter? Would Mr. "S. C. R." deny them either of these privileges? If not, for what can he blame our Faculty, either as a unit or as individuals?
The recent action of the House with reference to the University appropriations, reveals the fact that our State educational institutions are not upon as sound a basis as they might and ought to be. Our State University is fast becoming the leading institution among all those of the West, that offer the advantages of a collegiate training. It is now in a very prosperous condition but its future for two years, at least, depends upon the action of our legislators. A move by them in one direction will almost destroy our college, if in another it will continue prosperous. As it is now, political soreheads, office seekers and rival institutions can combine their forces and cripple an institution that is doing good work for our commonwealth. Snoddy's logic, Myers' bombast and Ryan's profound wisdom will be hurled at our University so long as its financial support is dependent upon legislative action. If we wish to make it a University of the very first rank, there must be a permanency of financial support, so that we will be enabled to procure the very best talent for every department of our institution. No matter how large the salary, but few experienced professors will leave permanent wages for a grand increase that may be entirely cut off inside of two years, at the convening of the next Legislative. This fight over appropriations can be done away with and our University placed upon a permanent basis. The difficulty can be best remedied by a provision in our State constitution. When such a change is made we may look for continued prosperity.
It might be well for friends of the University to inform themselves in regard to its needs and the nature of its work. They will be called upon at different times to refute false charges made against it. If this is necessary for individuals in the common walks of life, how much more necessary is it for those who intend to fight against ignorant and prejudiced opposition to our College, in legislative halls. If a few of our representatives had been posted, the appropriations for the improvement of our University might have been easily
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passed. Where were the Douglas county representatives? One of them, we heard, was so surprised to find that a Law department was attached to this institution, that he could not regain his breath in time to say a word in favor of our College. A good record for Lawrence and her delegation. One of which she may well feel proud.
THUS far four strange tongues have seemed enough for the most ambitious student, but now the present and pressing need of our University is a course in yet another, in Spanish. The rapid development of Old Mexico is making it one of the best fields for wide-awake and hard-working young business men. The movement in that direction has awakened here much interest in surveying and engineering, so that in these studies large classes have been formed. The greater part of these students expect to find their work in this new southwest. Certainly it would be a great benefit if they were to have a knowledge of that country's language. Hence the need of at least a short course in Spanish. As many students would take Spanish as now study German. Doubtless the effort should be to give rather a speaking than a reading knowledge of the language; to teach the students to talk, then let them pursue the literature if they will. As the study of French has always been rather a perfunctory matter, why not substitute Spanish in the Scientific course? Or better still, teach the B. S. to read French, to speak Spanish, to do both in German. The writer has been informed by the Professor of Modern Languages that two sessions are enough to give any hard-working student a speaking knowledge of Spanish, especially if this work be founded on a thorough Latin drill in the Preparatory school. Considering the vast amount of German and other foreign tongues that the universal English has overwhelmed, there can be no doubt that it will in the end displace this corrupt Castilian. But until that change shall be accomplished, an acquaintance with Spanish will be of the greatest value to any young American seeking his fortune in Mexico.
"R."
TOPICS.
A NEEDED CHANGE.
Murders are becoming altogether too frequent in the State of Kansas. Scarcely a week goes by but some of our papers record a death in their vicinity from the bullet or the knife. It is to be hoped that the Legislature will find time in the midst of its wrangling over the railroad and prohibition questions, or the scurvy schemes of starving our State institutions, to act upon the advice of Governor Glick regarding the death penalty. The present law which makes it optional with the Executive whether the criminal shall die or not, is a fraud upon the people, is cowardly and unsatisfactory in the extreme. No Governor will be so cold-blooded as to willfully send to the gallows a man with whose crime and its circumstances he is not familiar.
If it is any one's duty to order and provide for the execution it is that of the judge or jury that has carefully weighed the evidence and decided the guilt. The existing law virtually abolishes the death penalty. The sentimental twaddle which applies its energies to doing away with capital punishment had better devote itself to helping the widow and orphans made by its protege's hand. As it now is, the man who kills his neighbor has less to fear than he who steals his horse.
Our statutes make every allowance for provocation, sudden passion or unpremeditated action and give the criminal the benefit of every doubt. The man who intentionally and deliberately commits a cold-blooded murder and is convicted under process of our laws which make almost every kind of a loophole for escape is of no use either to himself or society. A law making the fate of the murderer the same as that of his victim would lessen the number of desperate deeds committed, would do away with Judge Lynch trials, would inspire a greater respect for the law and would remove from our penitentiaries and asylums a class of men no more fit to live than an equal number of mad-dogs.
G. M.
THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
If our signal service bureau is not corrupt as is charged by partisan newspapers, it has undoubtedly given reason for suspicion that all is not right in that department. Corruption enough has been unearthed to give materials for an attack upon the management, and an investigation has been demanded. At the end of the civil war Gen Myer was made head of the bureau, chiefly to requite him for his services during the rebellion. On Myer's death Gen. Hazen was appointed, not for any qualifications which he possessed, but as a gross piece of favoritism on the part of President Hayes. The corps has been constantly enlarged and the appropriations increased, yet all the real work is done by a few captains, non-commissioned officers and private. The principal occupation of the greater number of the officers appears to be to work up public opinion in favor of the department. The defalcation of Howgate and the incompetency of Hazen have directed the public gaze upon the workings of the signal corps, and it is very probable that it soon will be transferred from the War Department to the Interior in accordance with the recommendations of President Arthur and Secretary Lincoln.
ARTHUR AND REFORM.
In his appointments of commissioners, as provided for by the Civil Service reform bill, President Arthur has shown great wisdom and a clear understanding of the wishes of the country. By putting the management of the act into the hands of his friends, he has shown his friendship toward the interests of reform and has added another to his already long list of statesman-like acts which have made his administration notable for its far-seeing policy. The commissioners are all men who will command the confidence of the people and their action will be awaited with the expectation that if civil service reform can be promoted by this bill these gentlemen will do it.
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LITERARY.
MISUNDERSTOOD.
Sometimes,when all the glowing tints Have faded from our morning's sky. When, dull and ashen, at our feet, Our sweetest hopes and fancies lie. When all our world is wrapped in gloom, Or seems so, seen through bitter tears, The sweetest sounds of melodies Are discord only to our ears.
And when drift on open seas,
With hearts, at best, not over strong.
We learn how weak and frail a thing
Is human strength when matched with wrong.
We turn from all things with mistrust,
We shrink away from human touch,
We fear the hand we love the best,
We doubt the one we trusted much.
And weary longings fill our hearts For something brave, and strong and just; Some human hand to hold our own, Some human love we'd dare to trust! And when emboldened by our needs, From the white heights of womanhood We reach imploring hands to you How sad to be misunderstood!
How sad to know, though so wise,
So strong of heart, so sure of hand.
There are pure depths of womanhood,
Which even you misunderstand!
The gift we ask is small—so small,
When measured from your large estate—
'Twas but the touch of Peter's hand
That healed the beggar at the gate.
And when with famished hearts, we turn For strength and guidance unto you,
How cruel that your hand bestows The cup that steeps our lips in rue!
Or if, storm-tossed, our souls may shift To havens where your sails are furled.
Ah! is it manly, brave or just,
To send them, driftwood, on the world?
Some lives there be, through sun or storm,
Must struggle on 'gainst wind and wave,
No beacon gleams through life's distrust— No hand sheathed forth to guide or save,
Yet, though a wreck—though sea-engulfed,
God's love can reach the sinking soul,
If they but touch the garment's hem,
Their faith shall make them, also, whole.
AN HOUR IN THE CLASSROOM.
One of the best places in our University for observing the human comedy is a seat in a large class. I am in such a class, of perhaps sixty members; rather well back my seat is, and at one side, so that I may look aslant the rows and askance into the faces.
The students come in, with considerable talking, find their seats and settle into quiet as the professor looks over the room and notes the empty chairs. The talking does not entirely cease. Contrary to the received opinion, the young men talk rather more than the young ladies.
It is somewhat curious to observe the various attitudes, a few graceful, more commonplace, some comical. But indeed there is some excuse, for the chairs are very uncomfortable, too high-backed for stools, too low for chairs. A young lady, if short, will settle down in her chair until she gets her shoulder-blades against the back; but if tall, generally thinks it more dignified to sit upright. A young man gets into all sorts of positions, graceful rarely, but commonly uncouth, as his nature is.
As I look about me, waiting for the recitation to begin, I reflect on the peculiar advantages such a seat as this has. Watching from such a position you will see many glares and movements otherwise invisible or concealed. Your subject, too, if you manage well, is unconscious of the scrutiny, and that is a great help in getting a knowledge of people, and in seeing under the mask which we all more or less consciously wear.
Now the recitation begins, and as the class is so large every one cannot be called on the same day. This gives a large chance to the inattentive and to those who in classes carry on miscellaneous business. Of course there are always some who listen to every word, whether from student or Professor, enthusiasts these. But others read, or study, or talk with their neighbors. Yet others sit motionless, gazing into vacancy, hearing but heeding not, rarely moved save when themselves called upon, or aroused by the noise of some dispute.
There is Miss X, who cares nothing whatever for the study, only takes it because it is in her course, but will make a fair record on examination. She is passively tolerant of this nonsense. does not feel especially bored, but on the whole would rather be elsewhere. Fair is she to look upon as she sits there in her close-fitting bronze-green dress, the light falling full across her from the farther window. A tall and graceful figure has she, head well shaped, broad browed, and crowned with dark brown hair; eyes somewhat too cold, but features nearly regular, mouth and chin well modelled; fair is she, but withal has not four ideas beyond the textbook. She has no particular object in her studies, hence cares for nothing more than is required. If she were asked why she comes to college, she would tell you that she comes to get an education, of course. But she would be sadly puzzled if required to tell what is the purpose and final end of that education. In fact, to her it has none, if she would but acknowledge it.
The same may be said of many of the young women in our University. There is one, a Normal student she, but teaching is to her not an end but a means, she never dreams of making it her life-business. So it is with nearly all, they study well, but seem to set for themselves no end to be accomplished by their studies. A sense of pride keeps them from open failure, but they are objectless, they merely wait. Where shall be found an object for them; or have they themselves found it in waiting for the Coming Man. Who shall say, in truth not I; it is far beyond my philosophy.
In this class the young men and the maidens sit apart, much to the sorrow of some in either party. Is this your co-education where I can neither amuse nor instruct me by conversation with some fair damsel. Out upon it; it will rejoice me to depart speedily and betake me to another class, where things are not in such wise.
But after all this method has its compensations. If I were talking to Miss X.yonder, I could not observe and meditate upon her and upon these, my fellow students.
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The Inventor seems to be the only one having near him a maiden to whom he can talk. He is favored beyond the rest, and well he avails himself of his privilege.
Of many and various minds are the students that sit about me. Yonder is one of the motionless gazers into space, and beside him a charmingly ignorant enthusiast. Behind these Phi Delta Theta talks and laughs with his long and sanctimonious neighbor, who always aims to do his best. Near are two Beta Delta Phi brothers, one short, fat, and abounding in words, the other long and thin, comically dry in speech. Not far from these is another of the same order. This one has talent but not energy, though some think him "real nice." His formula is "I don't know," and he is a consistent member of the "sliders."
Beside me sits the Satiric Smiler, sharp fellow he is, and a good foot-ball kicker. He is very fond of going out also, invariably goes to the Opera House at least once a week.
Yonder are Thersites and Socrates side by side, a strange pair they. Socrates seems to be meditating on the infinite, or perhaps thinking that he must congratulate the teacher on the late addition to their respective families.
As for Thersites, who of last year's students does not know him? The supremeness of his impudence, the immensity of his self-conceit, once known is known forever. Have ye forgotten, O ye who read, the hair-cutting subscription, the dictionary testimonial, and the instructions given to the D-n of the N-rm-l D-p-rtm-nt? Such an one as this is a fit representative of the average daily newspaper.
Remembering such things, my thoughts wander on and on, little by little getting farther and farther from the class, until the room fades away, and I fall into a day-dream. I stand under an August noon on a crest of the Flint Hills. On the stony ground the scant grass is dry and brown; the rivulet below scarcely runs in its deep-worn channel. My eyes follow the stream in its eastward course, down the widening valley covered with cornfields and dotted with farm-houses, till they reach the faint blue timber-line of Fall river, twenty miles away. One by one I count the houses, the ninth, that is where—— "Mr. X. Y. Smith," says the Professor, "will you please demonstrate that the sum of the diameters of the calyx and corolla is equal to the altitude of the dorsal fin." Slowly I rise to my feet, endeavoring to collect my scattered thoughts. But hark! the bell strikes out the hour; I am saved; the class is dismissed. X. Y. S.
BY SEA TO PARADISE.
It was nine years ago, and a July morning, when we took the steamer at the Boston wharf, a party of four intent on the Bay of Fundy, and we did not know what beyond. One of the party was an invalid, just ill enough to be peremptorily banished (by the physician), from Massachusetts and from care, but not so ill as to make the office of guardian and companion on the part of the others, more than a pleasant justification of playing.
Mr. Warner had recently published in the Atlantic an enticing article called "Baddeck and That Sort of Thing," detailing in his own charming way a trip through New Brunswick; otherwise it might never have occurred to us that it was possible to do anything so
delightful. Out of the way places are apt to seem unattainable. So it was with a sort of fairy land feeling we found the best place we could on deck for seeing, and established ourselves in it with the happy passiveness that is possible nowhere but on the water.
We found, as every one does, who begins to look at what is near that one need not do more than sail down the harbor to get beauty and joy. Rock and lighthouse, sail and shore, in the clear morning light bespoke a day as free and bright as that foretold by Raphael's Dancing Hours. Before monotony had dulled it, we touched the coast again at Portland and had an hour or two to drive about the streets of that generous restful city by the sea. Then we struck a heavier, more genuine ocean swell, pretty soon the sun went down, and sleep was best of all. Late the next afternoon we discovered the spires of St. Johns in the distance and wondered if it could be we were really in the waters of the Bay of Fundy. It looked so like other bays, the old geographies to the contrary notwithstanding. There was no hint of those mysterious tides that rise seventy feet, of which we had read and dreamed, except that as we came in to the wharf, we looked up at the enormous piles rising like a barricade, or the walls of a canal lock and knew they were there for a purpose.
St. Johns itself is the most provincial of provincial cities. What it is that marks it so plainly as not American, as stamped by English thoughts and customs, it would be hard to tell, but from the drivers of hacks to the ladies shopping in the stores all was as plainly English, as Eastport and Machias the Maine towns we had touched in the morning were American. The band too that happened to play under the hotel windows that night must have been English, probably connected with some fort, for chance cornets heard on the streets of a chance American town have no such sweetness. The sound lingers in the mind yet where the vision of the clumsy building and ugly clothes has almost wholly faded. A few hours gives one enough of St. Johns, and we were ready to take the cars the next morning to go north, following the lovely valley of the Kennebecasis river to Shediac. To be good and happy never seems more possible than under the clear, bright cool skies of Canada or New Brunswick. Something there cools the long fever and delights without exciting. Nothing hurries either, not even the cars. The train drew up like an old-time stage coach beside a station at noon, and conductor, brakemen and passengers stepped off to dine, without shouting or breathlessness, with the most delightful composure, the engine itself seeming perfectly intelligent about it, and to have no thought of motion till dinner was comfortably over.
Shediac, a forlorn little watering place on the Northumberland Straits, is the most remarkable village to select for summer comfort that one can imagine, utterly uninteresting, dingy and dull; the sea itself hardly ocean at all, only a shallow wash of sleepy water. Yet here we saw crowds of people from the towns below seriously making themselves miserable with the idea that it was one of the finest spots on the continent to summer in. For us the Sunday rest was enough, and we were glad to take the steamer for Summerside, the town on Prince Edward's Island directly across the Straits.
It was a rough little voyage short as it was, as all channel passages seem to be, and Summerside for a
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harbor at the end was a sorry conclusion. It was more dispiriting than Kansas City seven years ago in the vicinity of the old station; everywhere dirt, saloons, red-faced men, low tumble-down buildings, confusion, neglect and unthrift to the last degree, and it was nearly night of a scorching July day. Despair is a good spur, when there is any beyond at all. In that town we could not stay, as we had planned, else we should not have risked such an adventure as to start at dusk for a ride of seventeen miles to the village of Malpeque on the north coast of the Island. Some fellow passengers on the boat had mentioned it as a spot to which travellers sometimes strayed, a little out of the way village on the shore, where there was no hotel, no shelter but farmhouses. There was no railroad or stage, but secretly delighted with the romance of the situation, we discovered a man who would drive us over that night, and from some Summerside dignitary to whom we had letters we had the name of a farmer who might receive us.
Occasionally, before the rather rough ride was over, it occurred to us as being a singular escapade. It was very dark and rather late, and suppose the farmer's house should be full! Romance had time to grow sober before we stopped at the door, but it revived when after a little discourse with our driver, a tall serious Scotchman welcomed us "to the best he had," and we stepped in to his parlor, very thankful for shelter. But downfall of dreams! No sanded floor, no quaint settle, we stepped on a Brussels carpet with greens and reds as hideous as we had left in "the States." On the table lay a photograph album, and around the room was a row of stiff hair-cloth mahogany chairs. It was one of the surprises of a lifetime.
The next day the mystery was solved. A fishing and hunting party from Boston had happened on the spot a few years before, and coming summer by summer had made it gradually worth while for the farmer to add a sort of boarding-house extension to his original home hence the carpet, and the album.
But the original house remained, and was with all its belongings a perfect study of American life fifty or a hundred years ago. Whether we were waking or sleeping we could hardly tell, as we went out to the great dairy where butter and cheese were made, or into the spinning room in another extension, where all the cloth for the family was spun and woven, saw the mother and daughters of the house milk the cows while the men sat on the doorstep, and heard the young men sing, as their mildest diversion at their work, the Scotch version of the Psalms of David.
The farm houses were widely scattered. Sunday was the only day of recreation or the meeting of neighbors. They came on that day from many miles in all directions tying their horses in a little grove by the church, and enduring a service which began at ten and was continued after an hour's intermission from one till three. It was a purely Scotch settlement, no musical instruments were allowed in the church, and a nasal tone was evidently an essential sign of grace in the heart, the leader of the choir holding them to the pitch by prolonging the closing note of each verse till they should strike in on the next. The faces of the men were hard and weather-beaten. The women and children showed how little room for tenderness, or comfort, or beauty their lives held. Shrewd and canny, but not gracious
or lovely, it was a gnarled and stinted growth, sad to remember.
But Malpeque with its winding red ribbon roads, and evergreen forests, its bracing, delicious air, its month of glorious sunshine that was never too warm, its stretch of grand seashore was a bit of paradise bright to remember.
We were loth to leave it and lingered till there was time left for only one more exploration, a sail up the river St. John. Prince Edward's Island had seemed remote and fresh, but when we had sailed for hours up the river, north into the very heart of the "forest primeval" from the city of St. Johns, we had the full sense of discovery. The river was broad and deep, reminding us sometimes of the Hudson and sometimes of the St. Lawrence. There are no towns on the shore, only little settlements, no wharves at which the boat may touch, but at intervals, it slowly stopped in mid stream and sounded a whistle. At the signal a canoe darted out from the wooded banks, with baskets of produce, perhaps, and one or two passengers who came on board. Then on and on again into the wilderness, meeting huge lumber rafts floating down to the city and the sea, and now and then stopping to whistle for the mysterious, silent, little canoes.
It was all even more like a bewitching dream than Malpeque, and made us wish we might always explore and never go back to the regular round of things, which we however proceeded to do as fast as the next day's steamer would carry us, the invalid on the high road to health again, and all sure the very next summer should take us back for Nova Scotia, the home of Evangeline, and all the other wonderful places that summer missed.
E. T. S.
NORMAL.
The actions of our Legislature this winter, as regards the State University, have been watched with much eagerness and some anxiety by the students, as well as the friends of this institution. But perhaps no class has watched with so much interest as the members of the Normal department.
As the Legislature convened, the hearts of those about to graduate beat high with the hope that after this the diplomas issued to graduates from this department would become life certificates, the same as diplomas granted by the Emporia Normal. But the Legislature, biased or unbiased by the advice of lobbyists, and those interested in other institutions, 'sat down' on the measure. Then the grave discussions, as to the propriety of removing the Normal department from here to Emporia filled many of the Normalites with consternation. And when the House bill was introduced, reducing the salary of the Dean of the Normal department to $1,000 per annum, it bore the appearance of a scheme to annihilate this branch of the University by stratagem. And the many ungenerous, and unstatesmanlike expressions which this measure called forth from the opponents, or rather enemies of the institution cannot be justified by any rules of fairness or good breeding. It is to be regretted that any legislator should be betrayed into hasty and bitter remarks which can even be construed as emenating from narrow or biased views.
There may be good reasons for removing the University Normal to Emporia. Perhaps the course of instruc-
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tion given here is too liberal. The temptation for the Normal graduate to build even a broader foundation by afterwards completing the collegiate course, is, we must confess, a temption which the truly ambitious find it hard to resist. And if we consider the Normal merely a machine for grinding out teachers for the country schools, then, most assuredly, the University Normal is a failure.
It is impossible for a young man or woman who acquires a liberal education, and has any ambition at all, to be satisfied with a life work in the common or district school, at a salary which does not average $300 a year. If it is the policy of the State to make teachers who are, permanently, to remain in the common schools, then the sooner Normal students are removed from the temptations of a thorough education the better. The fact of their being on the same footing with the collegiates here, so far as the two courses coincide, reciting in the classes, being under the same carefully selected professors, gives the Normals opportunities which no other school in the State can offer; and perhaps this very advantage defeats the ends sought.
Were a young man to spend three years in going over and over, and over again the rudiments of the lower brenahes, he, no doubt, could teach the three R's. much more glibly than the graduate who has spent the past three years mastering the principles which underlie a true system of education.
If we are to make no progress at all, if we are to remain forever in the same place, then the State should be careful to see that her teachers are not educated to such a point that they will not stay in the ranks, if the profession cannot afford to pay what like labor demands. The idea of a man holding the highest rank as an instructor, not being able to command a salary of more than a thousand dollars a year, and even then subject to removal through the whims of those who are not competent to judge of his capabilities, is preposterous. Not a lawyer, physician, merchant, tradesman of any kind but would scout such an offer.
The refusal of the Legislature to place diplomas here on a footing with those of Emporia can be of little consequence to our graduates. The diplomas now are State certificates for five years; and the graduate who, within five years after his life work has begun, has not risen to a higher position than teacher in our country schools, or cities of third class (the schools in which the Emporia diplomas are life certificates) deserves no favors.
While to Emporia the refusal to grant life certificates here will be beneficial in directing to her halls many who are just ambitious enough to wield the rod over some country school, and who are satisfied with a salary of three hundred dollars—and constant removals.
The common schools will also reap a benefit, because many tempted with the offer of a life certificate will enable Emporia to turn out more teachers who will be satisfied to remain longer in the ranks, or else unable to get out.
But after all wouldn't it be a broader and better policy for the State to encourage education in all directions, and in all ways? Can not the two schools be put on such planes as to derive benefit from each other? If the Emporia Normal take for her work the training of teachers for our common schools, let the State stand by her. But we need other teachers also, and where
better should their training be than at the State University? Might not the course here be lengthened from three to six years, and as the name implies let the University graduate graduates? The University Normal should be put upon a higher plane, for of all professions or callings that of the teacher should be the most comprehensive, and most sacredly guarded by the people.
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.
It is said that man makes use of only three hundred species of plants out of the one hundred and forty thousand known to him. This statement needs verifying.
The Carson Footprints are still a subject of lively discussion among scientific men. Professor Marsh thinks that they are the tracks of a gigantic species of sloth. Prof. Cope, Dr. Harkness and others who have studied the tracks say that it cannot be definitely determined from the tracks alone whether they belong to a species of the genus homo or not. If fossil remains are found the question relating to our apeish ancestors may be more definitely settled.
Prof. H. Cohn, of Breslau, believes that the use of slates by school children tends to produce short-sightedness, and would substitute either pen and ink, or an artificial white slate with black pencil manufactured in Pilson, and already introduced into a few German schools.
TROGODERMA TARSALE AS A MUSEUM PEST.—Prof. F. H. Snow publishes, in Psyche, descriptions of the larva and pupa of this beetle. The Professor thinks that this species only troubles collections in the West and South, inasmuch as Dr. Hagen did not include it in his lists of insect pests of New England and the Northern States. An observer at Washington, speaking of the insect in the American Naturalist, says that it is the most dangerous enemy to insect collections in that vicinity, and is more frequent than Anthrenus Varius.
DERMESTIDS.—A common appellation given to insect pests whose larvae feed upon collections, are a source of injury to all collectors. Notwithstanding the fact that the University cabinets have been made as tight as possible, the doors and cases closing with tongue and groove structure, yet these dermestids, or as the students sometimes call them, "infestes," find their way to the specimens. After they get into a collection if undisturbed, they would totally destroy it in two or three years. It is necessary therefore to "watch them out," and this is a constant care, a thing which must be attended to by those who wish to preserve their collections. How to get them out when once in is a question which involves some difficulties. One way is to place the infested specimens in a tight box or can and kill the pests with the fumes of cyanide of potassium and sulphuric acid. This plan does not work well with pinned insects as the fumes corrode the pins. In most cases the larvae can be shaken out of pinned insects by holding the head of the pin between the thumb and finger and springing the point so as to give the specimen a slight snap. Benzine is sometimes used with success, but insects moistened with benzine become very brittle when dry and break easily. It would seem from the above that it would be almost impossible to keep a col-
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lection free from the pests, and so it is if the specimens are exposed frequently or if new specimens are being added. The added specimens may already have the eggs of the dermestid deposited on them, and if the collection is exposed even for a short time, eggs may be deposited in it by the very vigilant little insect which is ever seeking a suitable place for the propagation of its young. A collection which has been once freed from the pests may be kept for years if placed in a tight cabinet. If in boxes or cases not well closed, paper should be pasted over all doubtful places. Killing all the dermestids in a collection by examining it once or twice is not sufficient. Eggs deposited are very slow about hatching out sometimes. A collection should be watched at least a year in order to free it of the sly intruders. A bit of dust, resembling very fine meal in the size of its parts, found under specimen is a sure sign of dermestids.
MOTHS OF NEW MEXICO.—A list of ninety-eight species collected by F. H. Snow is given by A.R.Grote, with descriptions of new forms, and preceded by some general remarks. He finds an admixture of subtropical forms, with some "representatives of European species not yet found near either our western or eastern seaboards," mentioning particularly a species of Copimamestra.-Ann. Mag. Nat. His.
MISCELLANY.
COLLEGE NOTES.
The elocutionary departments of Baker and Ottawa Universities are to have a contest sometime in the near future.
The present Senior class of Wabash college is intending to make an excursion to Florida.
J. L. Klepper, of the Wesleyan, will deliver the alumni oration at Kansas State Normal School, next commencement, he being a graduate of that school.
The editors of the various fraternity journals held a convention in Philadelphia on the 20th of last month for the purpose of devising plans of a Pan-Hellenic council.
Another college building is smouldering in ruins. This time it is Hamlin University, Minnesota, near St. Paul.
The Baldwin Index is agitating the notion of a new University building. It has been scarcely six months since the building used at present was paid for. If the Methodist church succeeds in finishing the building already built and in paying its professors living salaries, it will be very well.
SOCIETY NOTES.
MEETING OF THE OREAD LITERARY SOCIETY. Last Friday Oread Hall was packed with people, like sardines in a can. The large crowd assembled, being in a feverish state of excitement hardly appreciated the excellent program as they would have on an ordinary occasion. The exercises of the day consisted of a declamation by Miss Laura Lyons, an oration by F.H. Clark and a declamation by Miss Gillham. These were interspersed by three quartettes, and two fine solos by Mr.Jenks. "Little Benny" by Miss Laura Lyons, was especially well rendered. The usual recess was spent in hot electioneering. After being again called to order
the first three orders were passed over. The climax of the excitement was reached on arriving at the election of orator. J. B. Chamberlain nominated Glen Miller, and C. L. Smith seconded it in a very eloquent speech. E. C. Little nominated J. S. Jenks in an address of considerable length and warmth. P. R. Bennett nominated F. H. Clarke. On the first ballot there was no election. As the two tellers could not agree on the second and third ballots a new teller was appointed, and on the fifth ballot Mr. Miller was elected by a vote of 32 to Mr. Jenks' 26. Mr. Miller's election was made unanimous. As president of the joint meeting, Frank Hutchings went in with no opposition. Laura Lyons and Miss Wemple were nominated for declaimer, the former winning by a large majority. Miss Gillham was elected essayist. J. P. Jack and Robert Osmond were put up for first debater, the latter getting the place. This election was undoubtedly the closest contested of any the Oreads have ever had. Several disappointed members allowed their passions to get the better of them to the amusement of the audience. Altogether the program for the June entertainment is one of the best ever elected, including, we might casually mention, two COURIER editors, one "Personal" and "Local." J.
OROPHILIAN LITERARY SOCIETY.—The meeting was called to order by the speaker. After the usual preliminary exercises, the following persons were elected to represent the society in the June contest : President of the evening, Miss Anna Murphy; essayist, Miss Nettie Hubbard; declaimer, Miss Lou Osborn; orator, W. S. Whirlow; leader on debate, J. A. Hutcheson; second on debate, L. M. Powell. The election was harmonious throughout. No bad blood was shown at any time during the election. The performers were all elected on the first ballot except the second debater. The literary program was postponed for two weeks. Friday, March 2, 1882. REPORTER.
COLLEGE SPORTS.
Is it not about time for the Sophs and Juniors to begin making night hideous with their nocturnal warblings?
As soon as appointments are over, let us hear more about base ball, foot ball, Field Day, gymnasiums and anything else of the kind.
The athletic spirit here in Kansas State University seems to be entirely extinguished.
Columbia came off victorious in her correspondence game of chess with Yale, University of Pennsylvania Howard and Haverford.
The University of Michigan will send her Ball Nine East during the coming season, to compete with the Eastern College Nines.
Yale's Base Ball Team begins the balling season with five new players, ___
FUNNY NOTES.
Scene, Livy class: Professor in stentorian tones, "Cope hunc equitum." Confused Freshman, "Yes, I think I could use it."
The Freshman Smith has recently been enabled with the help of our distinguished Latin Professor, to trace his peipigree as far back as Captain John Smith and Pocahontas. Surely something wonderful should be expected from one of such an illustrious race.
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During the last sleighing spell, a University student was thrown from a sleigh and severely injured by trying to do what no sane man would have attempted. Not satisfied with an ordinary amount of fun, he determined to sleigh two belles at once. The consequence was that while attempting to drive with his teeth, a skittish horse, it ran away with the result already mentioned.
We insert the following effusion of some astronomical cuss in the Wooster Collegian, hoping that it may be of some benefit to the members of the present Junior class: "I went over intending to spend a long evening with Alice sometime since. As we Saturn her Mars porch in close conjunction, I had just touched my lips to her fair cheek, when the old lady, who had had Orion us, came out, her brow blacker than I've ever Zenith under a cloud. "Jupiter!" she said. "No I didn't, Earth ought to," said I. "You're a Lyra Beta quarter," she said, "and I don't want you coming round to Borealis any more." "If Uranus off—" I dodged and went home, thinking, "a man may planet but he can't comet."
ESTHETIC STYLE.
BANGS.
Of all the "gim cracks" that were devised,
Invented, suggested, rehashed or revised,
By fancy or fashion, to rig out the girls,
Modern "bangs" "take the cake," whether straight or in curls.
GRECIAN BEND.
A few years ago it was another contraption. That set 'em all crazy,and hence was the caption, "Twas a "kink" in the spine just forty degrees Handed down from the classical ladies of Greece.
DON CARLOS HAT.
The last "thingum-bob" is a regular stunner. The Texan sombrero, of which, was fore runner. But these are as broad as the sidewalk to gutter. And when worn on the head are "too utterly utter."
GRIEF.
I am weighed down with grief, and my heart nearly smothers,
When I think of the fate of our ancient grandmothers,
Doomed to live without bangs, Grecian bends, or a hat
That shuts off the view like the sombrero flat.
UTTER WOE.
When I think of these glories, which they were deprived.
I wonder they ever were half so long lived,
Or had so much sense, as they seem to have had,
Without knowing Oscar—it was weally too sad!
Oliver Wendell Holmes.
EXCHANGE.
It is somewhat amusing to observe the outgrowth of the invitation extended to Col. Ingersoll by the literary societies to deliver the annual address. While the University of Kansas is always ready to serve as the object of popularity, yet a feeling of resentment will arise in our breasts when false statements concerning our fair young University and its affairs are made. We say it makes us indignant to find an exchange, printed on the poorest quality of cast off wrapping paper, proclaiming to the college world that "Bob Ingersoll will deliver the annual address before the Seniors of Kansas State University next June." We have no love for this outgoing Senior class, and the idea of accrediting it with honors not belonging to it, is too much for us of humbler rank. Maledictions have been heaped upon our heads by '83 and memories of by-gone days are still fresh in the minds of '84-memories of the smiling,innocent looking Seniors, who one night interrupted the revelries of '84 by presenting to us the most innocent looking cake imaginable, with the words, "Eat, drink and be merry, for to-morrow you may die." We did eat-not much, and will give'83 credit for getting more sand, sawdust, sulphuric acid and other fiendish compounds under a covering of frost and choice candies than the most skillful confectioner would be able to do. But we began this article with the sole intention of bringing a benediction upon the heads of our exchanges. Scarcely had we entirely recovered from the indignation and astonishment that the first announcement caused us, when the next issue arrived with the gratifying news that "Col. Ingersoll is going to lecture before the students of Kansas State University." Later: Another issue of the same exchange is on our table and again we rejoice, for this time Col. Robert Ingersoll is positively "going to lecture before the letterary societies of Kansas State University." Not quite right yet, Bro. exchange, but guess again. We suggest that you consult the editorial columns of the Courier for "pointers."
The leading editorial of the February number of the Buchtel Record says that their last catalogue makes the statement that lectures will be delivered on various subjects before the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior and Normal classes; also "lectures before the college students on topics of general interest, by persons invited from abroad," but thus far no lectures. The Record demands an explanation. The article on "German University Life" is rather too lengthy for a college paper, but its length is scarcely noticeable to the reader, so fraught with interest is the production.
The College Transcript says O. W. U has tried coeducation for several years and considers it just the thing. "It was our privilege," says the editor, "to stand not many days ago beneath the gray, classic walls of old Kenyon, once the foremost college of the west. Upon the faces of the students, few in number, were stamped in lines too plain to be mistaken, the marks of a dissipated life. A reckless bravado manifested itself in their very gait and vocabulary; while a few minutes conversation revealed the rottenness of the moral fabric."
The February number of our cotemporary, The Kansas Review, contains an article on "Addison," signed by one "F." which for plagiarism is a model of its kind. Whole phrases and paragraphs are taken from Macaulay's Modern British Essayists without any acknowledgment whatever. Other paragraphs have a word or two dropped out, or ingeniously sandwiched, as the case might demand, in order to affect an harmonious connection between his own few and scattered sentences and the more abundant ones of Macaulay. In the edition of 1876, pages 594-623, Macaulay's Modern British Essayists, we find this remarkable similarity to "F.'s" ideas. Macaulay says: "Addison spoke not of a storm, but of the great tempest of November, 1703, the only tempest which in our latitude has
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equalled the rage of a tropical hurricane." And "F.": "Addison refers not to storms in general, but to the particular storm of November, 1708, the only tempest which in our latitude ever equalled in rage a tropical hurricane." Again, Macaulay says, "Several versifiers had described William as putting to flight thousands by his single prowess," and "F." tells us the same. These are but two of the many illustrations that might be given. Many sentences are taken verbatim, and others twisted to suit the requirements. The only acknowledgment is of the last part taken from Thackery's English Humorists, and this only partially credited. Plagiarism is an excellent apology for lack of originality and brains, but is scarcely a safe expedient when the "pony" is popular. We suggest that hereafter "F." acknowledge that which deserves acknowledgment, or copy from a less popular writer than Macaulay.
LOCAL.
June.
Prizes.
Friday.
Seniors.
Appointments.
New laboratory.
Two graduates in music.
The Normals will remain.
Juniors again on the rostrum.
Geo. Westenhohnur's IXL and other celebrated brands of Pocket Cutlery at Warren's.
The first buds were brought into the Botany class last week.
"Cream of Roses" does not contain any grease. Preserves the skin from injurious effects of cosmetics. Sold at Straffon's.
Our next Annual will now attract attention.
Quadrille Note and Letter Paper at Warrren's.
The Legislature increased the librarian's salary from $100 to $300, an advance well merited long since.
Cream Plated Note Paper, with Envelopes to match, at Warren's.
The Oreads are to be congratulated on electing Miss Laura Lyons to the position of declaimer. She has not a superior in the society and will do honor both to those whom she represents and the entire University.
"Cream of Roses," the best preparation for the skin in the market, is sold only by C. W. Straffon.
That "member of the House from Pottawatomie county" will please come down and count the boys who "part their hair in the middle." A reward will be given for the first discovery.
The "Round Corner" Drug Store is the only place to get the "K. S. U. student's Hair Brush," the cheapest and best in the market. We might also remark incidentally that the same establishment is the best place to procure all kinds of Toilet Articles, as well as Drugs and Medicines generally. Established 1855.
Warren Perry wears a finely jeweled Beta shield, bran new from the manufactory.
Wood and Coal sold cheap by F. W. Reynolds.
Don't smoke! If you will smoke, however, don't aggravate the offence and make it unpardonable by tainting the air with fumes of poor tobacco. Again, we say, don't smoke anything except good Cigars, such as you can buy at five and ten cents at the "Round Corner." "Tiara," "Perfection," "Lawrence Belle" and "Our Corner." These are the Cigars that gentlemen smoke.
Dr. O'Leary has attracted many students during the past week by his very sensible lectures on the human body.
"Cream of Roses" at C. W. Strafflon's.
Don't complain of the weather, for spring has come and you will be enabled to buy a nobby summer Hat of Bromelsick.
Fred Stocks reports a jolly time on his recent eastern expedition. He returned on the 24th ultimo.
"Cream of Roses," superior to glycerine for chapped face, hands, lips, etc. Found at Straffon's.
Messrs. Boor & McIlravy have refitted their rooms, and the business college rooms present a finer appearance.
For good Photo. work go to Mettner's.
Several cart loads of the biennial report which have been stored away in the State Printer's office for several months past were received at the University last week.
F. W. Reynolds sells Wood and Coal at fair prices. Give him a call.
The Business College will have over twenty graduates this year.
The Oread constitution which has been in press for the last six months will be ready for delivery (at five cents a piece) next Friday.
Satisfaction guaranteed by Mettner.
Mettner still improves the Riverside Studio.
Group work a specialty at Mettner's.
Bates & Field are headquarters for School Supplies.
Don't forget that Bates & Field can do you good in prices.
Fine line of Artist's Materials at Bates & Field.s.
If you want to send away for Books not found in stock, call on Bates & Field.
Mettner takes the Senior class Photos.
Mettner will prepare the Senior Photos. for frontespiece in Caldwell's Annual.
Go to Mettner's for Photos.
Prices will suit you at Bromelsick's.
Everything in Furnishing Goods at Bromelsick's.
Bromelsick will lead in Spring Styles.
In a short time Bromelsick will have in his Spring Goods.
Finest Gent's Furnishing Goods in the city at Bromelick's.
For Scarfs, Ties, Sleeve Buttons, Scarf Pins, Fine Cuffs, Collars, etc., etc., call at Bromelsick's.
The Monarch $1 Shirt at Bromelsick's.
"Cream of Roses" will cure freckles and pimples and will prevent roughness of skin.
Students buy your Coal and Wood of F. W. Reynolds; office at Straffon's Drug Store.
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Miss Cora Pierson spent two days in Greencastle, Ind., among her fraternity friends. The Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity, starting in Indiana Asbury University thirteen years ago, has grown to be one of the best in the land.
Several of our prominent students who have been on the sick list during the past fortnight are again among their classmates. Miss Ella Keist has about recovered from an attack of the measles and J.P.Jack is again able to be up from a spell of fever.
Any kind of Coal cheap at South End Drug Store,where F.W. Reynolds has his office.
The election of J. B. Chamberlain as president of the Oread annual entertainment next June was a most appropriate tribute to faithful work, true ability and eminent fitness. Mr. Chamberlain's effort on the 22nd gained for him a host of admirers, who eagerly choose him for this still more commanding position.
A fortune teller on the north side of the Kaw draws a considerable number of students over the bridge. The Seniors will monopolize her time this week.
Mrs. Gardner, the Milliner, is now taking special orders for spring goods.
The Seniors are making arrangements for Class Day. They also have agreed to furnish their photos for the Annual magazine.
Some think Spangler put in good work at Topeka. Mr.Ryan, of the House, moved to increase the salary of the clerk two hundred dollars, since this official must have both the knowledge of a Professor and the experience of a book-keeper. Now, Will!
"Cream of Roses" removes sunburn and tan.
Nothing describes the situation in the Oread society last Friday so well as to say that the historic gavel, which had stood the severe test of fifty elections, which had made the ears of Seniors ring years ago, succumbed and broke.
There are now more than fifty pupils in the Musical department. The day is not far distant when the Professor of Music will have an established chair and receive a regular salary.
The fullest and most complete line of Millinery Goods can be found at Mrs. Gardner's.
The House butchered the University bill in a most horrible manner. Four thousand dollars of the chemical fund was cut out, the library appropriation was cut down from five hundred to two hundred and fifty dollars; the salary of the Normal Dean was reduced one-third and one thousand six hundred and fifty dollars taken off the salaries of the nine Professors. This creating wide spread dissatisfaction, the Senate restored the appropriations to the amount asked and buttered it all over with an extra amount. The House didn't like this and a conference committee was appointed who placed things in about their original shape, to which the two houses agreed. A twelve thousand dollar chemical building is one of the important allowances.
Prof. Canfield took his seat on the chapel rostrum amid prolonged cheering last Friday morning. Three months of bed has made a very noticeable change in the Professor's appearance. He will teach the Political Economy class.
Coal and Wood sold cheapest by F. W. Reynolds at the South End Drug Store.
Miss Carla Cockins gave a select tea party to a number of friends on Friday, the 23rd ult. The amusements and the repast furnished by the hostess were enjoyed to their fullest extent by the merry guests. A deep notch has been cut in the social tally stick of each person present.
Mrs. Gardner starts east at an early date to purchase a line of the finest spring goods.
Last Friday the two literary societies chose their representatives for Commencement week. Though the contest was carried on with great zeal,the most pleasant feelings come from the result. The Orophilians elected as follows:
Orator—W. S. Whirlow.
President of Meeting-Miss Anna Murphy.
Declaimer—Miss Osburn.
Essayist—Miss Nettie Hubbard.
First Debater-Jas. Hutcheson.
Second Debater—L. M. Powell.
The Oreads arranged the following program:
Orator—Glen Miller.
President of Meeting—J. B. Chamberlain.
Declaimer—Miss Laura Lyons.
Essayist—Miss Clara Gillham.
Second Debater—W. S. Jenks.
First Debater—R. M. Osmond.
President of Joint Meeting—Frank Hutchings.
Lady students will not forget that Mrs. Gardner has everything that you can possibly wish for, in her line, at the most reasonable prices.
Albert E. Curdy, our handsome '84 man, is teaching a class in German at Humboldt, Kansas.
Miss Mary Griffith is very prominently spoken of as the Junior representative to receive the Senior hat. As she has never been a candidate for either class or society honors, it would be a most excellent selection and will doubtless receive the unanimous support of the class.
Up to date no answer has been received from Col. Robert Ingersoll in regard to the June oration.
Among a large body of students, there are always to be found those who are in a greater or less degree "college nuisances." One of the first you will meet is Mr. Exquisite, who speaks contemptuously of "the fellow from the country" or "that Normal chap," or the "only a Prep." Once in a while you have several very hard lessons to get or a very long thesis to write, with barely sufficient time to do it in, when in steps a fellow who bores you for an hour or two. Then there is the student who takes up half of the recitation in asking foolish questions and almost the other half in discussing them. The chances are, ten to one, he doesn't know his lesson. Whenever anyone is forever dinning in your ears that he works for "knowledge and don't care a cent for grades," make up your mind he has barely passed. By and by one comes along and pats you on the shoulder and smiles and makes particular inquiry regarding your course and is very anxious to do some service. Election day is near. Did you ever see any one hanging round the Professors, before class and after, on the stairs and in the studium, at the University and in the streets? He wants a high grade or is seeking an appointment for Commencement. Again, there is the fellow who when he sees two or three stop to speak to each other, shakes his head and mutters "scheme" or "clique" or something about "breaking it up." Then there is the boy against whom the Professors always have "a grudge" and who is "never given a square show." Beware of the fellow who is always trying to push his way in your favor on the strength of his "secret society" or the Young Men's Christian Association or his "church." It a boy is a natural born whelp and scoundrel all the secret societies and churches in the world don't make him a gentleman. These institutions are all excellent in their intentions, but only good as their individual members are good. One style of a nuisance, common everywhere else, is almost entirely lacking in colleges. That is, the fellows who "want to borrow a quarter." Students are generall supplied with money or they wouldn't come to school.
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Coal and Wood sold cheap by F. W. Reynolds at South End Drug Store.
The best place to buy Coal and Wood, is at Straffon's; sold by F. W. Reynolds.
"Cream of Roses."
Coal and Wood sold cheap by F. W. Reynolds at South End Drug Store.
The best place to buy Coal and Wood, is at Straffon's; sold by F. W. Reynolds.
"Cream of Roses."
"Cream of Roses."
The Lawrence Business College under its new management has already sent out quite a number of graduates. Among the number are F. H. Heintzelman, of Logan, Kas.; O. Cummings, of Centralia, Kas.; J. L. Reger, of Hutchison, Kas.; J. Shimeck, of Cuba, Kas. These having completed their course, have left to fill good positions in different parts of the country.
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.
SPENCERIAN
SPECIALES
STEEL PENS AND INK
Samples of the leading styles of Pens, specially adapted for College and Commercial use, sent on receipt of three-cent stamp, with circulars of all the specialties.
IVISON, BLAKEMAN, TAYLOR & CO., 753 & 755 Broadway, New York.
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References--Geo. E. Rose, B. F. Chase, E. Haworth, P. C. Young.
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Mr. W. O. CARPENTER continues to give instruction in Classics, Mathematics, General English Literature, and Book-keeping "a specialty." Many past students of the University and PUBLIC Schools, can testify to the pains-taking system pursued by Mr. Carpenter, and the assistance they derived in facilitating their examinations.
For Terms, Etc., address Lock Box 42, L-wrence.
LAWRENCE GAS & COAL COMPANY,
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Part first, containing initiatory sets, examples, explanations and forms of principal and auxiliary books, with more than twenty engraved pages and parts of pages will appear August 1st, and the completed book, containing special forms of book-keeping, will be ready October 1st.
A circular, giving an outline of the work, will be mailed to any address, and proof pages, showing form and method, will be mailed upon receipt of five letter stamps. Address WILLIAMS & ROGERS.
TEACHERS WANTED
Rochester Business University, Rochester, N. Y.
Of every kind, to fill fall, winter and spring engagements now coming to hand.
Graduates and Undergraduates of any school seminary, or college, of little or no experience, or other persons desiring to teach, should not fail to address at once, with stamp, for application form.
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HOADLEY & HACKMAN. Artistic Printers
Have just received an invoice of New Type, including 6 fonts of Script Text.
Ho! Ho!
As the new term is just beginning, students will do well to call of 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.
A
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.
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Art Works.
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ON HAND
At Lowest Possible
Prices.
Designs and Prices sent to any address.
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
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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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
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We do not fear comparison and will treat you just the same whether you buy or look.
That the majority of old students will recommend you to go to the old reliable,
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VOL. I.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, MARCH 20, 1883.
No.14
University of Kansas.
A. W.
DEPARTMENTS 3% Collegiate, Preparatory, Musical, Law, Normal, Medicine, Civil Engineering.
FACULTY.
JAMES MARVIN, A. M., D. D., President, Mental and Moral Philosophy.
FRANK H. SNOW, A.M., Ph.D., Natural History.
EPHRAIM MILLER, A. M., Mathematics.
[Botany, Zoology, Geology, Meteorology and Physiology.]
GEORGE E. PATRICK, M. S., Chemistry, Mineralogy, and Metallurgy.
DAVID H. ROBINSON, A. M., Latin Language and Literature.
JAMES H. CANFIELD, A.M., History and Political Science.
J. W. GLEED, A. M., Greek Language and Literature.
FRANK O. MARVIN, A.M., Civil Engineering and Drawing.
HERBERT S. S. SMITH, C. E., Physics, Astronomy.
P. J. WILLIAMS, A. M., D. D., Dean of Normal Department.
LEVERETT W. SPRING, A. B., English Literature, Rhetoric, Belles Lettres and Logic.
WILLIAM H. CARRUTH, A. B., German and French Languages and Literature.
ASSISTANT PROF. C.B.CAMPBELL,A.M., Instructor in German, French and Latin.
L. L. DYCHE,
Assistant in Natural History.
ROBERT L. TAYLOR, A. B., Instructor in Elocution and English.
RICHARD A. LEHMAN, Instructor in Music.
J. W. GREEN,
Dean of Law Department.
MARCUS SUMMERFIELD,
Instructor, Law Department.
For General Information, address W. C. SPANGLER, Clerk.
HOADLEY & HACKMAN, PRINTERS.
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Programs, Letter Heads, Bill Heads,
AND
Everything In the Printing Line,
NEATLY EXECUTED AT THE
Kansas Paper Store.
Private Tuition.
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MR. W. O. CARPENTER continues to give instruction in Classics, Mathematics, General English Literature, and Book-keeping "a specialty." Many past students of the University and Pupil Schools, can testify to the pains-taking system pursued by Mr. Carpenter, and the assistance they derived in facilitating their examinations.
For Terms, Etc., address Lock Box 42, Lawrence.
LAWRENCE GAS & COAL COMPANY,
DEALERS IN
Anthracite, Cherokee, Leavenworth & Scranton
SHAFT COALS,
Delivered in quantities to suit customers G. W E. GRIFTH, Prest. R. C. JOHNSTON, Secy.
SELF TEACHINGS!
LABOR SAVING! SELF.. BOOK-KEEPING.
A new text-book, on an entirely new plan. The explanations, illustrations and systems of references so complete that the pupil can perform the work practically unaided.
At least two-thirds of the labor ordinarily devolving upon the teacher saved, and the pupil taught that most valuable lesson—self reliance.
Much of the work to be performed by the learner has been photo-engraved at great expense from elegant business penmanship, making the pages in all particulars as his should appear and affording the most practical instruction in penmanship.
Part first, containing initiatory sets, examples, explanations and forms of principal and auxiliary books, with more than twenty engraved pages and parts of pages will appear August 1st, and the completed book, containing special forms of book-keeping, will be ready October 1st.
A circular, giving an outline of the work, will be mailed to any address, and proof pages, showing form and method, will be mailed upon receipt of five letter stamps. Address WILLIAMS & ROGERS.
Rochester Business University, Rochester, N. Y.
TEACHERS WANTED
Graduates and Undergraduates of any school seminary, or college, of little or no experience, or other persons desiring to teach, should not fail to address at once, with stamp, for application form.
Of every kind, to fill fall, winter and spring engagements now coming to hand.
NATIONAL TEACHERS' AGENCY.
Cincinnati, Ohio.
N. B.-Situations in the West and South a specialty. Good pay to local agents and private correspondents.
ROSE
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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.
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Of gold and silver, cheaper than any other firm in the country. Satisfaction in every case. Monograms cut and engraved. Gold Rings made to order. Goods sent to all parts of the country. Send stamp for illustrated pricelist This medal by mail 20c.
ROBT. W. KIP.
Manufacturing Jeweller, 63 Fulton St., N. Y.
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NEW MEAT MARKET!
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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.
NEW GOODS
NEW AND ELEGANT FALL STYLES ARE NOW ARRIVING FROM NEW YORK AT MRS. GARDNER & CO'S.
A. WHITCOMB,
Florist
CHINESE LAUNDRY. GO TO
Corner Warren and Tennessee Sts., LAWRENCE, KANSAS.
SAM LEE'S,
Third door West of McCurdy's Block for Good Laundry Work.
BAILEY & SMITH, Dealers in all all kinds of
FURNITURE Students' Supplies constantly on hand. 106 Massachusetts Street.
HENRY FUEL. Boot AND Shoe Maker,
Repairing
Neatly
Done.
Custom Work Made To Order.
Two Doors West of the National Bank.
J. ERICKSON BOOT AND SHOE MAKER
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Repairing Neatly and Quickly Done.
189 Massachusetts St., - - - Lawrence, Kansas.
NEW LINE OF TOYS And French Candies.
JUST RECEIVED AT Wm. Wiedemann's
I have also commenced to manufacture Home-made Candies which are warranted to be strictly pure and of the finest flavors.
COME and GIVE US A CALL.
CHAS. CHADWICK,
Insurance Agent,
77 Massachusetts Street.
A. FULLER, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, Henry Street, West of Leis' Drug Store.
W. J.NEILL, Attorney at Law, 79 Massachusetts Street.
Literary Societies of K. S. U.
You can get printing executed in the latest style and at prices to suit at the Kansas Paper Store.
H. S. TREMPER,
Attorney at Law,
Collections a Specialty. Office over Wells Fargo Ex. Co.
R. MORRIS, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, Henry Street, Wesi of Leis' Drug Store.
S. C. RUSSELL, Attorney at Law, 77 Massachusetts Street.
STEELE & BELL, L. S. STEELE, PETER BELL.
Attorneys, Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Agents,
Office on Henry, West of Massachusetts St.
I have a number of City Lots for sale on monthly payments. Wm.T.SINCLAIR.
H. W. HOWE'S Dental Rooms,
118 Massachusetts Street.
MOAK BROS.,
TEMPERANCE
BILLIARD PARLORS,
66 Massachusetts Street.
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NEXT YEAR
should sell Judge Deven's new work,
"Great Events of the Greatest Century!"
It gives the most interesting and important events which have occurred in this country during the last hundred years each in an ably writtten chapter by itself, contains 730 Imperial Octavo Pages and over 340 Illustrations by prominent artists and is the fastest selling book in America. Secure outfits and Territory at once. Adress
H. S. REED, Manager, Topeka, Kansas.
References.—E Haworth, class of '81; P C Young, class of '82; Geo E Rose; B T Chace.
Congress
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VOL. I.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, MARCH 20, 1883.
No.14
University Courier.
A SEMI-MONTHLY PUBLICATION DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE STUDENTS
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
BOARD OF EDITORS.
EDITORIAL...C. C. DART.
TOPICS...J. D. McLAREN.
LITERARY...E. A. BROWN, ANNA MURPHY.
SCIENTIFIC...L. L. DYCHE.
NORMAL...G. E. ROSE.
EXCHANGE...ALBERT RIFFLE.
LOCAL...GLEN MILLER, MARY GILLMORE.
PERSONAL...CLARA GILLHAM.
MISCELLANY...W. S. WHIRLOW, ELLA V. KEIST.
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EDITORIAL.
THE annual fight is over. Whirlow and Miller marshalled their forces and led them on to victory. The battle waxed hot and heavy. Blood boiled on every hand. Out of the din and smoke came the cry, "Hutchings had his Brown, Johnson his Stocks and 'the big three' may profit by their example." The "Diamonds" and "barbs" poured the grape and canister into the ranks of their enemy and his banner was trailed in the dust. But coming down to facts, as far as we know, a good program was chosen in both societies. Four or five of '83 were elected to positions of honor and importance. While this subject is fresh in all minds let us ask, "Would it not be well if some method of choosing the representatives could be devised by which so much wrangling and bitterness could be avoided?" How would it do to make that male member,orator,who shall, the session preceding election, obtain the highest grade in chapel rhetoricals and that one of the lady members, who shall secure the highest grade, declaimer? Candidates for debate and essay could hand in trial essays to be graded by a disinterested committee. Were some such plan pursued there would be a better feeling among all concerned, and cries of "fraud," "caucuses," "combinations""big threes," "selling out," etc., would be a thing of the past.
The millenium hasn't come yet. No chronic grumbler shall be there, no dog-in-the-manger, no with-holder of appropriations shall go up therein. Of all useless persons under the shining heavens, the perpetual
fault-finder takes first rank. He is not satisfied with doing nothing himself, but growls because others attempt to do something for themselves and the world at large. The State Journal having become weary of riding the Republican party and prohibition amendment, has mounted the State University hoping to ride it to the death. Said paper does not hesitate to make statements which are false from beginning to end. "The fact is that the State University does not benefit over four hundred families in the State, and half of these are in Douglas county" is not true. And if it were, what of it? Has any other College in the State greater attendance? Has any other representatives from fifty-five counties? Is not a large share of the students of the Emporia Normal, the Agricultural College and the denominational schools from the counties in which said schools are located. It does not require much ability to know that the people of this State are poor—too poor to send their children anywhere to college. The increasing attendance at the State University proves, however, that whenever we have a bountiful year, the people do not hesitate to send their sons and daughters to the "kind of high school" that crowns Mt. Oread. The Journal laments that our school has not a national reputation. Why should it have? Has any University west of the Mississippi such a reputation? No, and few west of Ohio. It takes time to make a school a success. If our Legislature were as liberal in their appropriations as is the Legislature of Michigan, there is no reason why in the course of time, our school might not have a reputation too. But so long as we have a lot of legislators and chronic grumblers who can barely read and write themselves, what hope is there that the school will be sustained and that it will take firm hold on the hearts of the people. If some of the soreheaded politicians of this State had a millstone hung about their necks and were cast into the sea, it would be the best thing that ever happened for the interests of the people—educational and other. The Journal further laments that the Faculty are without brains—mere boys. It is the opinion of disinterested men of some judgment that the members of the Faculty are persons of character, ability and worth, and that they compare favorably with the faculties of other institutions. We presume, however, that Chancellor Marvin and his assistants are willing to sacrifice themselves for men of brains. We have quite a variety of specimens here. There is a manakin and a monkey, but no man of brains. The Professor of Natural History would be exceedingly pleased, no doubt, to obtain a specimen of that kind. A live one would be preferred. It may be asking too much, but, as the State Journal and Speaker of the House think we need men of ability, how would it do to put themselves on exhibition at the University
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for a time that the students might at least see a man or two with brains? Whrenever a man makes it a point to denounce persons of character and standing as brainless, depend upon it, that man is about the biggest fool outside an idiot asylum.
The customary barbarism of electing representatives for Commencement was carried out some two weeks since. Of course all are not suited with the appointments for such a thing would be an impossibility. Better satisfaction, however, would have been given, had at least one lady been chosen. The term "barbarism" is used in the first sentence, because it seems to exactly characterize the custom under consideration. If it were asked why the Faculty pursue this course in making selections, the answer is plain. It is for the sake of effect, and hence more selfishness. That is to say, they put on one man not because he merits the position more than another but because they think he will make a little better speech than the other and thus give the University the reputation of turning out first-class work. Now it has long seemed to some that if any person can take a four years course in College and at the end of it be unable to make a fair speech, then there must be something radically wrong in the mode of educating in that College. If every member of a class be qualified to graduate, why would it not do to choose the representatives by lot? There would certainly be no injustice in this mode; which being true it is fair to presume that any other way is unjust. But if this plan is not feasible, the one of allowing those who obtain more than a certain per cent., say 90, to draw lots is more just than the one now in vogue. So also is that of allowing the person to represent his department, who gets the highest grade therein. If it is necessary that all but three of every class shall suffer, in order that those three and the Faculty may obtain a little honor, then let the present pernicious practice continue, and Sam Wood and Speaker Snoddy may prove to be right after all. It seems to us however that the present plan has been improvised for the want of a better and that it will be laid aside before many more classes shall have graduated.
TOPICS.
FANATICS.
Whenever a man becomes enthusiastic at the present day in a cause which he deems just, there is a certain class of people who are ever ready to raise the cry "fanatic." No matter how praise-worthy may be the scheme set forth or how commendable the man's reputation, they neither stop to consider nor to weigh his opinions. They make no attempt to look beyond the limited horizon of self and self-interest. They feel no sympathy for suffering, struggling humanity, no appreciation of the great thoughts which are moving the world. They are themselves incapable of intense feeling, and therefore brand as fanaticism all enthusiasm of a high unselfish purpose.
Looking back over history we find this same spirit has existed in former ages with fully as much unreasonable-
ness. Martin Luther was called a fanatic when he broke away from the corrupt hypocrisy of the Romish church and preached that doctrine which has spread wherever civilization has found its way. The dead dust of Martin Luther, the "fanatic," sleeps at Wittenberg, but his accents still ring through the churches of Christendom. John Brown was called a fanatic. Yet the principles and ideas which he upheld did not die with him at Harper's Ferry, but still go marching on. He who is successful in any great reform, whether moral or political, must expect to bear the name of a fanatic. Whoever becomes distinguished is sure to be a mark for the malicious spite of those who not deserving success, are galled by the merited triumph of the more worthy. C. L. S.
WOMAN SUFFRAGE IN WYOMING.
The editor of the Laramie, (Wyoming) Sentinel having received many inquiries about the results of woman suffrage in Wyoming, answers them all at once in an editorial: A smaller per centage of women than of men stay away from the polls; they are less persistent office-seekers than the men, but when elected to office they have in every case done their duty satisfactorily; they are accorded entire liberty of action—frequently a wife votes in opposition to her husband, and it has even happened that wives worked and voted for one ticket when their husbands were candidates on the other; but the Sentinel has "never known or heard of an instance of domestic infelicity growing out of a difference in political views between husband and wife;" on election days the polls which were formerly a revised edition of Donnybrook Fair, are now as orderly as the churches; women exercise their political rights without a sign of demoralization and their votes and influence have doubled the power of the better element.
THE NEW TARIFF.
The closing action of Congress in passing the tariff bill almost as it came from the tariff commission was as unlooked for as it was welcome. A number of the great industries of our country were in a state of feverish excitement and an adjournment without the desired action might have imperiled many branches of trade. Congress followed to a great extent the recommendations of the tariff commission, the principal departures being an advance on chemicals, liquors, a few luxuries and four classes of iron goods, and reductions on sugar, most manufactured iron, wool and other necessaries. A reduction in internal revenue was also added to the bill taking the tax off of matches, bank checks and deposits, and reducing the tax on tobacco. These changes almost without exception, will meet the approval of the people.
LITERARY.
AN OFF MORNING IN CHAPEL.
Although not greatly given to early rising,yet I sometimes manage to get into chapel at the first door. That is, on any morning save Friday; then I am always late. I know not why, but the fates seem averse to my presence at roll-call. But as this is not Friday I get in all right, find a seat back under the gallery and begin to look about me.
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Solemn Senior and brassy Prep come in and sit down together, the lion with the lamb. Some hard-worked students find it necessary to study in chapel—these the Chancellor prays for now and then, much to their consternation.
Some one reads the morning psalm, then the choir (?) begins to sing. While this goes its weary way, I look, for perhaps the hundredth time, over at the bust in the farther corner. I remember how long I was in finding out the name of that bust. I was diffident in asking, being fearful of showing my ignorance, but felt sure from its lofty place that it must be some one worthy to be known. Now gazing upon it I exclaim: "Speak, marble lips! Wert thou one here amidst us, thou wouldst open thy firm-cut mouth to—— probably to ask about the Commencement appointments, or to swear at the Analytics."
All this while the choir keeps pegging away at something or other. Soul of the Prophet!—that was discordant enough to turn a Chinese band green with envy. Most hymn-writers seem to think it makes no difference how nonsensical the words, if only they fit the tune moderately well; or how commonplace the tune if only it be vaguely melodious. This morning the hymn is particularly flat and unmeaning.
The second door opens and many more come in, among them one of the speakers. Now three scared Freshmen sit on the platform. I rejoice within me that I have safely passed that ordeal, and remember how I felt when I saw "X.Y.Smith" blazoned on the bulletin board.
I suppose this work is a good thing for the doers thereof, but it is sometimes a fearful bore to the hearers. Mere declamation seems such profitless work. But praised and exalted be commonplace, and glorified be patriotism; for we have here platitudes enough to load a cart, and enough patriotic enthusiasm to found several Republics. "Our country'tis of thee, etc.," is all right now and then, but one gets tired of even that after about six hundred times. Three-fourths of the chapel speeches are either displays of rhetoric on abstract subjects, or personal eulogies, or are, as the vulgar tongue has it, "patriotic bust." The first kind one simply yawns over, the second is once in a while of interest, the third is commonly cant.
Let us see what Miss X., the first speaker has to say. Words, words, mere words, a string of rhetorical commonplaces out of the prose works of some inspired idiot. Miss X., does not Jeremiah (revised edition) say: "Woe unto him who shall speak commonplace before the people, for men shall lay the finger of Scorn upon the nose of Derision, and shall yawn upon him with the jaws of Weariness." You are applauded,not for that speech, but because the students think it a shame for a lady to leave the stage without a cheer; and quite right they are.
The second speaker is a patriotic soul. So soon as I catch his drift I turn my attention to something else; but occasional phrases, "Fathers of our country"—"extend a welcoming gesture to the universe"—"Jacksonian policy"—"the Occidental Continent one great and glorious, all-respected and awe-inspiring Republic," force themselves into my ears. At last he stops, but whether he has come to the end of his "bust" or of his mind no man knoweth.
As the other fellow is a friend of mine I rouse me to
listen. But of whom is he speaking? Oh yes,—one of Ingersoll's heroes—though that is nothing against him. Somewhat too rhetorical this declamation; with now and then good sentences; but my friend spoils them with his delivery. He is too cold, too constrained; he seems as if frozen; has had too little training. There—he has broken down—poor devil, I know how he feels; have been there myself. After a long stop he goes on, but is plainly much shaken, and hurries through. I wonder if he wants to be complimented, hardly think I should in such a case. So it sometimes seems that we all fail oftener than we succeed, but perhaps we are educated by defeat and disappointment.
The attendance at chapel is not, perhaps, all that could be desireed, for a full assembly of even the Faculty is quite rare. As for the students, a great many care nothing about it, or are, as I am, too drowsy of mornings. And I think the Friday-morning half-past-eight rule is a fearful fraud; one is always forgetting to come earlier than usual. It may be well to have it so, but the student, who, leaving his breakfast half-eaten, toils up the hill with a noble resolution of punctuality wilting his shirt-collar, then on his arrival finds the second door closed, is likely to use expressions theological but not orthodox, expressions, which, if heard by the Chancellor, would cause his hair to resemble the tail of a Nancy cat, that, unsuspiciously turning a corner, has suddenly come face to face with a yellow dog. But all things have an end, and we live in hope that this practice will end right soon.
Now the Chancellor rises and comes forward; we listen expectantly, but this morning he has nothing to say; he bows, the doors open, and we go to our classes.
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MY BOOKS.
They dwell in the odor of camphor,
They stand in a Sharraton shrine,
They are 'warranted early editions,'
These worshipful books of mine;—
In their cream-colored 'Oxford vellum,'
In their redolent 'crushed Levant,'
With their delicate 'watered linings,'
They are jewels of price, I grant;—
'Blind-tooled' and 'morocco-jointed,'
They have Zachndorf's daintiest dress,
They are graceful, attenuate, polished,
But they gather the dust, no less:—
For the row that I prize is yonder,
Away on the unglazed shelves,
The bulged and the bruised octavos,
The dear and the dummy twelves,—
Montaigne with his sheep-skin blistered,
And Howell the worse for wear,
And the worm-drilled Jesuits' Horace,
And the little old cropped Moliere.
And the Burton I bought for fourpence,
And the Rabelais foxed and flea'd,—
For the others I never have opened,
But those are the ones I read.
FRA ANGELICO.
Vicchio is a lofty castellated village, crowning one of the spurs of the Appennines. and looking out over the
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province of Mugello, and the rich valley of the Sieve. In this town there lived a certain Pietro, apparently occupying as respectable position, and well endowed with this world's goods. In the year 1387 a son was born to him who received the name of Guido. At the age of fourteen, young Guido left his home, and we are unable to find how or where he spent the next six years. Some part of this tis time must have been devoted to the study of painting, and some to the preparation for his conventual life. There are no means of knowing, to a certainty, who was his first master, and it is perhaps most natural to suppose that his art, however it might have been founded, was developed by the conventual school of miniature painting. Ere he had reached his twentieth year, "Guido sought the convent which then stood on the slopes of Feisole, over-looking the City of the Lilies, and the most beautiful part of the Vale of Arno. Here, surrounded by the most enchanting scenery, of peaceful glens and arching foliage, the youth began his long career of study and devotion." The new name which Guido assumed in leaving the world was Fra Giovanni, but in later years he was called Fra Angelico, on account of his blameless life, and the inspired beauty of his paintings. At this time his gift for painting was fully recognized, and he might easily have earned from it, as a layman, a competent livelihood. The Order of St. Dominic had already contributed some of the great art treasures of the world both in architecture and sculpture. And now, it remained for Fra Angelico to prove by his numerous and beautiful paintings that his order might claim another distinction from that branch of art. In the Convent of San Dominico of Fiesole, consecrated to religion and faith, Fra Angelico passed more than a quarter of a century, and executed many of his finest works. "The incense from before the altars, the chanting of the worshiping monks, the sound of the bells which called the hours of prayer, entered the cell which he made his studio, and became perpetual admonitions to a pure and consecrated labor."
"Born with the divine instinct of art in his life, nurtured among the glorious scenes of the Appennines, and early taught the technic of painting, it was but natural that the youth should carry the palette under his white robes into the Dominican cloisters."
He always commenced a work with earnest prayer, and would never change a design, believing that he was divinely assisted, and any change would thus be sacrilegious. His works were finished with exquisite care, and there is harmony both in composition and color in all he did. With the beginning of the fifteenth century there appeared a new and independent development of Italian painting which aimed more universally "at a powerful conception of nature, at a more radical study of form, and at more complete perfection of coloring and of perspective." While, however, most of the painters of this epoch followed this new realistic style, and, thus established the sway of modern art, one master, living secluded in the monastery, remained true to the tradition and conceptions of the middle ages,and knew how to infuse a new life into them, by the incomparable fervor and beauty of his feeling. "Fra Angelico stands uniquely prominent, like some late opened wondrous blossom of an almost unknown period, in the midst of the stirrings of a new life."
The Dominican church at Cortona contains several pictures which were executed while Angelico dwelt in
that town. Among these are his later works in fresco, consisting of a Madonna and soints and the four evangelists; delicate, simple,and purely colored compositions.
The decoration of the cells at San Marco is one of the most illustrious manifestations of the artists humility and disregard of earthly praises. He put his utmost skill into these works, although the strict rule of the convent secluded them from the inspection and admiration of the people, they could only be seen by the brethren of the Order. "The cells were severely simple, narrow and low, dimly lighted from little arched windows, arranged in two lines under an open timber roof. They contained barely room for a table, a chair, and a narrow bed, and on these otherwise unornamental walls, the saintly artist painted his luminous frescoes, which Vasari declared to be 'beautiful beyond the power of words to describe.'"
The last ten years of his life were spent in Rome. Soon after his arrival in that city a notable event occurred. The Archbishopric of Florence being vacant, the Pope judged Fra Angelico worthy of that dignity. But when he heard of it Angelico besought His Holiness to provide some other person, as he did not feel himself capable of governing the people. This great act of self abnegation, appears to be the crowning glory of Angelico's religious life,for the Archbishopric of Florence was no empty honor in those days of ecclesiastical power and splendor. The talent of Fra Angelico was great, but it had its limitations yet within its own boundaries he comes as near perfection as human art can ever reach. His chief gift was imaginative spirituality. But he did not have the ability to adequately represent scenes of confusion, terror, and evil. His sinners looked like "sheep in wolves clothing," and his condemned souls appeared "like naughty children."
Finally the angel of death ventured to approach the cell of the blessed painter and summoned him to the actual contemplation of those scenes which he had so often marked in holy dreams. In his sixty-eighth year, on the 18th of February, 1455, Fra Angelico passed away.
Ruskin speaks of him thus, and who can hope to pass beyond him? "The art of Angelico is consummate; so perfect and beautiful that his work may be recognized at any distance by the rainbow-play and brilliancy of it; however closely it may be surrounded by other works of the same school, glowing with enamel and gold, Angelico's may be told from them at a glance, like so many huge pieces of opallying among common marbles. With what comparison shall we compare the angel choirs of Angelico, with the flames on their white foreheads waving brighter as they move, listening, in the pauses of alternate song, for the prolonging of the trumpet blast, and the anniversary psaltry and cymbal, throughout the endless keep, and from all the star shores of heaven?" H.
NORMAL.
The language of two hundred and thirty years ago: "THE GOOD SCHOOLMASTER."
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reasons whereof I conceive to be these: First, young scholars make this calling their refuge; yea, perchance, before they have taken any degree, commence schoolmasters in the country, as if nothing else was required to set up this profession but only a rod and a ferule. Secondly, others who are able, use it only as a passage to better preferment, to patch the rents in their present fortune, till they can provide a new one, and betake themselves to some more gainful calling. Thirdly, they are disheartened from doing their best with the miserable reward which they receive, being masters to the children and slaves to their parents.
But see how well our schoolmaster behaves himself. His genius inclines him with delight to his profession. He studieth his scholar's natures as carefully as they their looks; and ranks their dispositions into several forms. And though it may seem difficult for him in a great school to descend to all particulars, yet experienced schoolmasters may quickly make a grammar of boys' natures, and reduce them all (saving some few exceptions) to these general rules:
First, those that are ingenious and industrious. The conjunction of two such planets in a youth presage much good unto him. To such a lad a frown may be a whipping, and a whipping a death; yea, where the master whips them once, shame whips them all the week after. Such natures he useth with gentleness.
Second, those that are ingenious and idle. These think with the hare in the fable,that running with snails so they count the rest of their schoolfellows—they will come soon enough to the post, though sleeping a good while before their starting. O! a good rod would finely take them napping!
Third, those that are dull and diligent. Wines, the stronger they be, the more lees they have when they are new. Many boys are muddy headed until they be classified with age, and such afterwards prove the best. Bristol diamonds are both bright, and squared, and pointed by nature, and yet are soft and worthless, whereas Orient ones in India are rough and rugged naturally. Hard, rugged, and dull natures of youth acquit themselves afterwards the jewels of the country, and therefore their dullness at first is to be borne with, if they are diligent.
Fourth, those that are invincibly dull, and negligent also. Conviction may reform the latter, not amend the former. All the whetting in the world can never set a razor's edge on that which hath no steel in it. Such boys he consigneth over to other professions.
The good teacher is able, diligent, and methodical. He minces his precepts for children to swallow, hanging clogs on the nimbleness of his own soul, that his scholars may go along with him.
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.
Addition to Cabinets since last report:
A very neatly executed stone implement about four inches long and two wide from a mound in Ohio, presented by Mr. Hargis, of Lawrence. The implement was probably used for scraping skins and cutting meat. It can be seen in Prof. Snow's Lecture Room.
Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetus) from Trinidad, presented by Miss Dean, teacher in our city schools.
One pair of a very rare species of butterfly (Limenitus cros) from Florida. This species was not known to live in America until last year when it was found on the extreme southern coast of Florida.
A branch of a hedge tree was brought into the University Tuesday with a small snake wrapped around it. The snake was pierced through the head by one of the sharp thorns. This was evidently the work of the butcher bird (Lanius ludovicianus). This queer bird seems to take delight in fastening small animals, such as mice, frogs and lizards on the thorns of trees. They are frequently seen on the Honey Locust.
While hunting last fall we saw a sharp shinned hawk (Accipiter fuscus) dart down from a tree and capture a quail while the bird was on the wing, both tumbling to the ground. The hawk did not catch the quail in the chase, but seemed to dart down so as to meet the bird as it was flying past. The hawk is mounted and in the Kansas State University cabinets. Prof. Robinson reports having seen a hawk swoop down and take a duck (teel) off from the surface of the water and carry it away with comparative ease.
The French Minister of Agriculture has lately placed at the disposal of M. Pasteur a new sum of 50,000 francs, ($10,000), in order to continue his admirable investigations upon the contagious diseases of animals.-Sc. Am.
MISCELLANEOUS.
We called at the chemical laboratory for a note and found Prof. Patrick busy analyzing a briny water struck by Mr. Jarmain near the brewery at a depth of one hundred and seventeen feet. The liquid contains between seven and eight hundred grains of pure salt to the gallon, besides enough calcium and magnesium chlorides to give the salt a delightful taste. The Professor says that he has analyzed scores of waters from different parts of the State and finds that as a general rule water found at a depth of from fifty to five hundred feet has a briny or bitter taste. The Professor is also engaged in the analysis of a number of samples of water which have been sent to him from Topeka.
The golden eagle is found throughout the continent of North America, but is chiefly confined to the mountainous regions. The species is not abundant anywhere and is much less numerous than the White-headed Eagle. These birds usually build their nests on rocky cliffs, choosing for the most part inaccessible places. The nests are sometimes found in the tops of high trees. Mr. Salvin, speaking of their habitations, says, "Whatever rock a pair may choose for their eyrie, there they reign alone in dignified solitude, nor do they allow a single vulture, kite, or indeed any other species of rapacious bird, to occupy with their nest a single spot in the rock, however eligible for the purpose; nor are there other species ever seen in the haunts of their exclusive majesties." The nests are usually built of coarse sticks and lined with finer materials. The eggs vary from one to four in number. Audubon describes them as measuring 3.50 inches in length by 2.50 in breadth, dull white with dusty patches of brown. The food of the bird consists of reptiles, fishes, birds and mammals. The strength of the eagle enables it to carry off quite large mammals, which it easily kills with its sharp talons. It rarely eats any food, (unless in confinement) not captured by itself.
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MISCELLANY.
COLLEGE NOTES.
Cornell University has lately received the princely gift of $1,000,000 for her library. Lehigh has also received a like sum for the same purpose.
Several of the Annapolis cadets concerned in the late mutiny have been arrested and consigned to prison.
Racine College, Wisconsin, has a new departure in the study of Greek. Instead of each member translating a portion of the lesson, the Professor translates the whole passage and afterwards lectures and comments upon it. The advantages are that it saves time. The students get the advantage of a good translation and better attention is secured. Monthly examinations are had upon these lectures and so each one is obliged to take notes.
The Crimson gives currency to the rumor that Dr. McCosh is to resign the presidency of Princeton, and that General McClellan will be his probable successor.
Five Sophomores have lately been suspended at Bowdoin for depriving a Freshman of his moustache. We can't imagine what use such a thing as a moustache could be put to other than the ornamentation of a some homely Freshman face.
The Catholics are lately having a revival on the subject of education. They intend to establish a University at Chicago and another at New York. The one at New York is to be equal to Yale or Harvard in finish and accoutrements.
The University of Kansas has five secret societies; Yale, nine; University of Michigan, thirteen; Cornell, ten; Columbia, eight; Union, six, and Harvard three.
FRATERNITY NOTES.
Delta Tau Delta made known her existence at Mt. Vernon College last June, after a sub rosa life of five years.
President Arthur retains a lively interest in his College fraternity, the Psi U. He recently gave $100 to the Union College chapter to aid in erecting a chapter house.
At Mount Union College the non-fraternity rule still exists, but we are happy to say, is virtually powerless. Fraternity men openly avow their allegiance in the face of a hostile faculty.-Crescent.
Subscription to the Scroll is compulsory. Each active member is taxed $1 per year to support it.
Every chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma is in a flourishing condition.-Golden Key.
Hon. W. D. Byrman, Speaker of the House in the Indiana Legislature, is a Beta Theta Pi.
Skeptics on the advantages of college secret societies are persons, who, more than others, demand from young men strict morality and upright conduct. They insist on the advantages of religious organizations; they declare that to escape the wiles of the devil, every young man should join a church. We do not propose to antagonize Christian influence or church organization. It is good. It is excellently human, even so considered by those who deny its divine origin. It is based upon the teachings of Christ. Yet to admit this is not to confess that other organizations are entirely devoid of good. There
was never an association so strong that it could not be aided by accessories in its work. So conscientious men and women gather in the fruits of ignorance when they accuse college fraternities of immoral aims and purposes. The fraternity requires an oath to follow virtue. It demands a pledge to abstain from the practice of vice. It gives open praise to the former and open censure to the latter. The college fraternity, guarded by the Christian spirit of its constitution, and the Christian character of many of its members, is the strongest moral factor of the college course.—Phi Gamma Delta.
Rumor has it that five new fraternities will enter the University of Michigan this year.—Scroll.
It is reported that the Shield, Phi Kappa Psi, has been compelled to suspend publication because some of the chapters would not pay their dues and give the paper their support. And worse than that, the alumnus who published the paper has lost in the operation. This is an irreparable loss to the fraternity, and it is to be hoped that the endeavors to revive the paper will be pre-eminently successful.—Crescent.
FUNNY NOTES.
Bennett says that his horse became very poor while riding across the Alps with Hanibal.
When the Berkleyan uses the term "flat-busted," it means the same thing that "dead-broke" does at the University of California. To "flunk" in an Eastern college means to "fizzle" in a Western.
A traveller, while about to enter a Western town, met a gang of cowboys just retiring. His first exclamation on meeting a citizen, was: "So you have got a college here, have you?" ___
CONNUBIAL COMPLIMENT.
While we in sadness half repine, Thou gaily leadeth to the shrine Of matrimony, the divin- Est one in sunny Kansas.
While thou art gay, we're semi-sad And wondering where there can be had A daisy whose indulgent dad Is burdened with Bonanzas.
Whilst thou art feasting with thy mate, We, like poor Lazarus, lie in wait Before an airy castle gate
And hug the vain presumption, That we will shortly "make a mash" Upon its hostess, who's a dash Ing widow with a mint of cash And "galloping consumption."
Thou art a Benedict, now Kid. And honestly we shake and bid You joy, rejoicing that you're rid Of batchelor vexations. Thy cup of single-blessedness Was full, and may you to excess Imbibe the dual bowl,and bless For aye thy new relations.
—Exchange.
EXCHANGE.
The University Mirror with "vita sine literis mors est" conspicuous as its motto, comes to us for the first
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time, and a very welcome visitor it is. We had often heard of this Mirror and were not a little curious to know what it looked like. A few minutes investigation acquainted us with the fact that while its literary articles were above the average, it possessed like many of its cotemporaries, a decided inclination to publish exchange jingles.
"Cry it aloud in Gath's wild streets,
And preach it in Askelon ! "
The Vanderbilt Observer has been heard from, and once more are we reminded that this exchange is never behind when good sound sense is taken into consideration. With characteristic originality the Observer publishes the first of a series of lectures on "The Art of Embracing." Whether these lectures are a part of the Vanderbilt curriculum or not, we are not informed. Now, you Ex man we will attempt to answer your question. Did we ever hear of the "beam and moat" story? Would you insinuate, Mr. Observer, that we were raised down in Tennessee? We know you wanted to ask us where to find it, and we would be most happy to do so, only that we would rather encourage a little more self-reliance on your part.
Volume II, No. I, of the Carson Index from Mossy Creek, Tennessee, just received. The paper appears to be edited with care, but we cannot see why it should call its locals editorials. For instance, we find the editor racking his brains over such weighty matters as the following: "Mr. W. T. W., seemed to suffer a great deal from vaccination," and "J. A. B., is going to pay his respects to conjugal affairs." etc.
We are very much tempted to pat the Ex. editor of the High School Index on the back, but we are kept from so doing from the fear that said Ex. Ed. might be a young lady and therefore might not appreciate our wellintended familiarity. But be the Ex. Editor boy or girl we must say that the exchange column of the Index might well serve as an example of independence and criticism for many of our college exchanges.
Once again the old familiar face of the Michigan Argonaut is seen. If nonsense is intended, any college paper is fortunate in having such a man as "Tewfik" on its staff. Chapter III., "Le Mont de Piete" from his prolific pen is not inferior to his previous efforts. For neatness of appearance, quality and quantity of reading matter, we must certainly place the Argonaut at the head of our list of exchanges. Long may you last, Bro. Argonaut, for the reasons of your organization are commendable.
PERSONAL.
Mr. Clawson, of Baldwin, formerly of Kansas State University, spent a day or so in this city. He will attend Kansas State University next year as he wishes to attend a "stable institution."
Senator Riddle and Noble Prentice visited the University last Friday. Senator Riddle was one of the warm supporters of the University bill.
Miss Jennie Sutliff visited us the last week.
Prof. E. Stanley's school having closed, visited his "alma mata," Friday.
Mrs. Campbell is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Prof. Campbell
Miss Jennie Walker having recovered from her long illness, visited the University Tuesday. She will not resume her studies again this year.
Miss Hattie Baker, of Kansas City, was seen at the University Monday.
Mr, Hawley Rockwell spent a few days among his Phi Gamma Delta friends. He is on his way to the Hot Springs. He has regained his color and "actually" grown some.
Miss Eudora A. Wade, a graduate of 78, was married to Mr, Edwin L. Garrett of Williamsburg, Kas., by Dr. Marvin Monday evening.
Sam Detwiler, while playing ball Tuesday, received quite a bad hurt on the head by falling.
Prof. Spring preached at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday.
Mr. Ernest Himoe, of 784, has returned from his trip to Arkansas, but will soon leave us again.
John Sullivan was "local" on the Journal several days last week during the absence of Chas. Seewir.
Prof. Lehmann has moved, and now resides on Kentucky street.
J. D. McLaren came in to attend the Phi Gamma Delta "blow out" for Rockwell.
F. D. Hutchings was at Osage Mission a day or so last week. 'Tis said to : Dolly.
Mr. Chas. Miller, an old student "took in" his old school friends Tuesday. He is on his way to St. Louis where he will be engaged upon the construction of a southern railroad.
Mr. Jacke, during the pleasant weather, takes daily rides.
Miss Evaline Smith was unable to attend the University a day or so this week on account of illness.
W. S. Kinnear has been elected editor from the Engineering Society to Caldwell's Annual.
Miss Gillmore made a fine oration in chapel Wednesday morning.
Prof. H. A. McLean and Miss Bertha O. Price, of the Wellington public schools, have entered the present Senior Normal class, and will graduate in June.
Miss Etta Smith, of the Normal department, has gone to her home in Oskaloosa.
Prof. Canfield has now two recitations, Foederalist and Political Economy. He expects to be strong enough to take charge of the English Constitutional History next week. ___
LOCAL.
Hat.
Choir.
Photos.
Prentiss.
Election.
Base ball.
Class Day.
Valedictorian.
Sophomores on deck.
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The ladies are expert politicians.
The Senior hat is undergoing repairs at the foundry.
A zero goes down for every rhetorical failure, unless on account of sickness. "Colds won't work."
J. S. Crew's is the place to buy books.
The vital question now is, "What will it cost to pay for a diploma, get a dozen photos and buy a new suit of clothes?" The Legislature very kindly gave some relief by making the reduction to three cents per mile on railroads go into effect on June first.
Prof. Snow delivered his lecture on "Dust" at the Kanawaka school house last Tuesday evening.
A bran new stock of goods at Bates & Field's.
Judging from the bills scattered around the recitation rooms and posted on the walls one would take the University for a hotel. Isn't this free advertising going a mite too far?
L. L. Dyche, W. C. Stevens and Dana Dean are the only students taking the special natural history course.
Stationary and artist's materials at Crew's.
Last Tuesday at the base ball grounds, while S. A. Detwiler was making a "home run" he fell and was accidentally struck in the face by the boot of Mr. Wood, who was rushing after him. A severe gash was cut in the temple.
It isn't often that one of our graduates comes to the Garrett, but such has become the case in one instance. However, it is better than to Wade through life alone.
Red line poets at Bates & Field's.
The law students have registered and will vote at the coming municipal election.
A movement is in progress to change or abolish the class position of valedictorian.
With about five and a half hundred students, our University has no choir worthy of the name. We have many fine singers and many others who need but a little training to make them proficient. Yet as said before, with all our talent, we have no organization for vocal music. With proper exertions on the part of students, we could have musical exercises every morning of which we might be proud; nor should there be any excuse for having to procure singers outside our own body for Commencement week exercises. There is scarcely a church choir in the city that is not composed partly of students. Yet a University choir, we have none.
We are pleased to learn that our genial friend, Mr. Fowler, who left us in January to handle "Great Events of the Greatest Century" has succeeded well. We are informed that he closed a contract last week with Mr. Reed to devote his time to that work until October 1st, when he intends to resume his studies at the University.
Lizzie McCann has left the University on account of ill health.
Why should not the second and third year Normals be given the privileges of the chapel rostrum. Surely if there are any of our students who need all the advantages of elocutionary training, they are those who go out to teach others. Give the Normals a chance.
In the coming Annual magazine W. Y. Morgan will represent the Oreads, Miss Mary McQuiston the Orophilians, W. S. Kinnear the Engineers, F. H. Clark the Normals, Miss Mina Marvin the I. C.'s, Glen Miller the Deltas and Walter Britton the Phi Psis. The Betas and Kappa Alpha Theetas will elect their editors at their next meeting.
All standard Periodicals and Magazines at J. S. Crew's.
We learn that Mr. Bowersock has very kindly tendered the use of the opera house to the literary societies for their June exercises. A far larger attendance would be secured there than in chapel hall.
Noble Prentiss devoted two and a half columns of the Sunday Daily Champion to a description of the University. Prentiss has always been ready to put in a good word for our institution.
Prof. Carruth will deliver the master's oration this year-another attraction for Commencement day.
The rage for exchanging secret society pins is gradually dying out.
Crew will suit you on prices and any kind of goods in his line.
Official advices are that no Senior will be allowed to graduate who has not paid his wash bill. We hope this notice will not create a panic among the '83 boys.
"J. B. Chamberlain, of 81," and 'Laura Lyons of 83," is the way one of the city papers puts it.
Miss Mary Gillmore delivered an exceptionably able oration on "France" last Wednesday-a noble opening for the Juniors.
When you hear that any of your friends "have been given up by the doctor," make up your mind they will soon be around.
The past winter has witnessed an unusual dearth of dances and class parties among the students.
LITERARY NOTE FROM THE CENTURY COMPANY.—An anonymous novel will begin in the Century Magazine sometime during the next volume. It is entitled "The Bread-winners," and is described as a story unusual in scene and subject, and powerful in treatment. The locality is one of the American lake cities, and the plot (an old-fashioned one, full of action and interest) includes a charming love-story with a tragic undercurrent, in which are described the doings of a secret society of "Bread-winners." Certain phases and types of American society will be here described for the first time by a literary artist of real merit. The heroine, by the way, is said those who have read the manuscript to be a representative American western girl, of a more agreeable type than the public is generally presented with. Among the most striking passages in the book is a description of a reign of terror in a western city, culminating in a labor riot, in which the "Bread-winners" bear a prominent part.
The various classes will not have separate editors on the Annual as last year,the class work being divided among the society editors.
The Oreads have been very fortunate in securing good music during the present session.
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Miss Alice Bartell's sickness has developed into a most serious case.
A large number of gentlemen have been compelled to leave the University to attend to home duties. Unlike former years, the loss has almost been made up by a corresponding gain of new students.
Geo. C. Harding has left the University to accept a position in a Leavenworth drug store.
Mettner has a fine group picture of the Business College graduates.
Chas. A. Gardner, the celebrated German delineator, will play at the opera house next Thursday evening, March 22nd. All our students who want to take a hearty laugh should attend, particularly the German students. The Baltimore Gazette says: "Chas. A. Gardner, who plays Sargeant, will be remembered as the Dutch comedian who won such fame in the "Hearts of Steel." He is the acknowledged rival in his Dutch specialties of Fritz Emmett, and a worthy rival he is, too."
Two new dailies, the Head Centre and the Kansas Herald, have started in Lawrence. The Troy Chief says; "Lawrence has the poorest outfit of newspapers of any town of its size in America."
It is reported that several alliances contracted among students a long time since, are to be consummated this spring.
THE CENTURY DICTIONARY.—The Century Company have undertaken the revision of the Imperial Dictionary," a new edition of which, containing 130,000 words, with extensive and important alterations, has just been issued in Great Britain, after a labor of ten years by English experts. The revision is under the charge of Professor William D. Whitney, of Yale, as editer-inchief, aided by a corps of assistants. It will be thorough in every respect, and, in fact, may almost be considered a new and original work, taking the "Imperial Dictionary" simply as a basis. As many American scholars will probably wish to have a copy of the English edition without any change or revision, and as several years must elapse before the work of revision can be completed, an arrangement has been made by the Century Company for issuing the "Imperial Dictionary" in its present form in the American market. This edition was announced for publication in December, but it will not be ready until March first.
Messrs. Chamberlain, Higgins, Howe, Fellows and Sterling, and the Misses Smith, Sands, Addie Sutliff and Haskell are in the Plymouth church choir.
Great credit is due to Professor and Mrs. Carruth for the high excellence attained by the German society under their care. There are now in the society about nine regular attending members, who have become quite fluent in the German tongue. Translating from text books in large classes unfortunately furnishes little opportunity for learning conversation. Prof. Carruth has devoted much attention to the society, which meets each Friday evening at his residence. The exercises consist of readings, declamations, essays orations and debates, all confined strictly to the German language.
Several of our University fair ones are suffering from sickness.
Bates & Field have always given satisfaction. If you want Stationary, Books, or anything in their line don't fail to give them a call.
The first half of the session will end on the 27th of this month.
The Riverside Studio is the place to "git yer picters tuck."
Geo Walker is again able to come up Mt. Oread. His first visit was to cast a vote in his society on the second inst.
Mettner is doing fine work for the students.
Between the excitement of electioneering and looking up delinquencies to which some of the faculty called attention, the poor Seniors have had little sleep during the past week. But a better time is coming,-about June.
Last Friday morning the students in chapel were addressed by Senator Riddle and Noble Prentis. There have been many men of greater renown on our rostrum, but none, we believe, ever put their audience in a better humor or made a better impression. Not a word was said about "climbing this noble hill of science" or "the great educational privileges you enjoy" or any of the time worn phrases we are accustomed to hear. Senator Riddle put the students into a loud laugh which removed half the weight of the day's lessons. There is no use to speak of Prentiss. Every Kansan knows him, and has read him, and has laughed over him. There is not another man in the world like Prentiss. Lawrence boasts of him as among that long list of noted men, "formerly from our place."
We dislike to be always speaking of those Seniors; but we venture to remark that they have made their arrangements to have their photos taken. As Brewster is the senior of the Seniors, in the light of a recent family event at home, he ought to be the central figure in the annual group. Besides this, he was the first one of the present class in the University.
Mettner will give rates to those clubbing together to get their pictures taken.
The lawyers hold regular sessions of moot court at Judge Summerfield's office.
Picture Frames and artist's materials at Bates & Field's. A complete stock of the above and prices low.
Mr. Davis writes for the Kansas City Journal, John Sullivan for the Times, W. C. Spangler for the Lawrence Journal, W. Y. Morgan for the Head Center. Next!
The new chemical laboratory will be erected in the rear of the main building.
Ladies, if you are contemplating buying a new Hat for the spring season, just wait for Mrs. Gardner's new stock.
Lawrence was relieved by the Legislature of the one hundred thousand dollars voted in aid of the University.
The Orophilians lose another member in the person of John Finley, who left school last week. He will keep up his studies and return next week.
Mrs. Gardner will have the finest stock of Millinery Goods in the city.
For the ninety-ninth time the Oreads propose to have a carpet. We remember when the members desired Mr. Meservey to write up the history of the society two years ago, he promised to have it ready in about a month, as a dedication of the new carpet. But Meservey has gone and the carpet has not come.
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It is thought that the Seniors tied themselves in just for an advertising scheme.
LITERARY NOTES FROM THE CENTURY COMPANY. Mr. E. C. Stedman's essay on Emerson, which will be the chief literary feature of the April Century, is said to deal mainly with the poetic aspect of its subject. It will be accompanied by a portrait, engraved by Cole from a daguerreotype of Emerson taken when in his prime.
The April Century will contain six full-page illustrations, among them a picture, "At Sea," drawn with the graver, without previous drawing or photographing of the subject, by Elbridge Kingsley. It will illustrate one of John Burroughs's out-of-door papers. This picture is noteworthy as being particularly commended, and indeed, the only American engraver that was commended, by Seymour Haden in a recent lecture in New York.
Major Ben. Perley Poor has written for the April Century a paper on the "Capitol at Washington," containing many reminiscences of events that have taken place within its walls, as well as a history of the building. The article will be fully illustrated, including among its pictures a sketch of the scene in the Hall of Representatives during the Garfield Memorial Services, portraits of John Randolph of Roanoke, Daniel Webster, and others distinguished during more recent years.
OUR EX'S SONG.
When first we saw that list of exchanges Says we to ourselves,says we.
How widely that editor's reading now ranges ? ! ! Says we to ourselves, says we.
The students rejoice that we never choose To fill up our columns with such refuse. But give to our readers the latest of news. Says we to ourselves,says we.
The Oreads presented an unusually good program last Friday. During recess the Senior row varied the customary talking in the corridors. An apparently harmless amendment to the constitution excited a parliamentary fight of unusual proportions. Hutchings tried to run through a back-action resolution, while Miller spoke against time in opposition. Both gentlemen got rather warm. In the course of debate Miller wanted to know how many members came up for literary exercises, and how many to vote. Hutchings denounced the action of the "clique," that was, as he said, trying to gain control of the society. The president was somewhat confused at the start but finally straightened matters satisfactorily to all parties. The society "sat upon" the little plans of both Miller and Hutchings. Linley distinguished himself, as usual, in raising points. R.
The Juniors can't just exactly see why a "planet becomes hotter as it becomes cooler." The theory seems plausible, but there seems something wrong somewhere. When they become Seniors—
JAMES E. MURDOCH.
The following from the Kansas City Times of the 13th :
Mr. James E. Murdoch, who is giving a series of recitals at Pythian hall, will be remembered from the interesting readings he gave in Kansas City a year or more ago. Mr. Murdoch of elocutionists in this country is confessedly at the head. He has given to the study of elocution, more particularly in the direction of the Shakespearean drama, a life time of hard, unremitting work. He has solved as far as can be done, the perplexities and mysteries of the Shakespearean text, and the reading of a play by him is a lesson to the audience, and in many instances a revelation. As far as mere elocutionary effect is concerned Mr. Murdoch has thoroughly mastered the principles of his art. To call him, in all respects considered, the finest reader in the country, is only to accord him a merited recognition. With therefore the claim of being a positive and careful expounder of the text, as well as a polished and correct elocutionist, he comes before the people as a literary treat, and should be the means of drawing an audience of culture and appreciation. The opening play of the series was "Romeo and Juliet," to be followed to-night by that most sprightly and saucy of Shakespearean comedies, "Much Ado About Nothing." This in turn will be followed by "Othello" and the "Merchant of Venice."
The Boston Transcript of the 26th speaks of him in the following glowing terms :
Mr. James E. Murdoch, who will make his first appearance in many years at the Boston theater on Sunday evening, is a fine example of the endurance of art against the encroachments of time. That an artist of Mr. Murdoch's gifts should retain his intellectual faculties in their full strength is not to be wondered at—similar instances are by no means rare. But though nearly two decades have passed since the great theater was filled, on more than one night, with an audience that was moved as one man with his stirring elocution, the voice and delivery have suffered no weakening of their powers—the one being as artistic and impressive and the other as rich and sonorous as ever. To hear Mr. Murdoch recite is a lesson in high art, aside from the delight to the refined sense. The simplest poem acquires a dignity, yet before perceptible, while the highest creation of the dramatist is set before us with all its beauties revealed in just its proper lights.
The following are the programs for his engagements here:
FIRST EVENING.
"Paul Revere's Ride"—H. W. Longfellow.
Drifting—A Poet's Revery—T. Buchanan Reed.
Selections from the Tragedy of Hamlet, in soliloquy, dialogue and scenes—Shakespeare.
Monsieur Tonson—John Taylor, editor of the London Sun, 1775.
Wounded and Mustered Out—Miller.
Pilot of Lake Erie, an unpublished poem—Frank Murdoch.
A Dramatic Sketch, introducing Samuel Weller to Pickwick, old Wardle and little Parker, the lawyer, incidents concerning the cloping lovers, Alfred Jingle and the spinster aunt, Miss Wardle—Charles Dickens.
"Paul Revere's Ride"—H. W. Longfellow.
Drifting-A Poet's Revery-T. Buchanan Reed.
Selections from the Tragedy of Hamlet, in soliloquy, dialogue and scenes—Shakespeare.
Monsieur Tonson—John Taylor, editor of the London Sun, 1775.
Wounded and Mustered Out—Miller.
Pilot of Lake Erie, an unpublished poem—Frank Murdoch.
A Dramatic Sketch, introducing Samuel Weller to Pickwick, old Wardle and little Parker, the lawyer, incidents concerning the eloping lovers, Alfred Jingle and the spinster aunt, Miss Wardle—Charles Dickens.
Othello.
SECOND EVENING.
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The Senior class had a physical engagement last Friday in which Bennett, Crane and Linley took a prominent part.
The third year Normals are excused form chapel rhetoricals with the rest of the graduates.
Ed Brown was fined $5.50 in the police court yesterday morning for disturbing the peace. Officer Nugent arrested him while quarreling with his divorced wife. — Kansas City Journal.
Those who have been rejoicing with the Courier over the election of five of its editors to prominent Commencement week positions, will sympathize with us in this our affliction. However, it is a query whether this is really our Ed.
Miss Anna Murphy, literary editor, was chosen by the Faculty last Thursday to represent the Normal department.
The Junior Germans will read "On the Heights," for their second session optional.
Prof. Spring will deliver the next address to the Normals.
Considerable excitement is being manifested over the city election. Those students who have registered may expect an early call from Dean, the politician of our University.
Earnest Himoe, who has just returned from a trip to the Indian Territory, will start out next week for a business tour over Missouri and Arkansas. He will return next September and graduate with the class of '85.
Ingersoll yet remains silent on the question of the June oration, probably from the pressure of business. The anxiety for his coming has by no means abated however. We learn that Mr. Burdett has expressed a willingness to come should the former refuse.
Is it not about time to work up the matter of "Field Day?" Where are Butler and Conner?
The Oreads now have their printed constitutions. For over half a year the society has been running on "precedent," not having a single copy of their constitution at their meetings.
The interest in base ball is reviving. We hope soon to begin our annual report of the victories of the University nine over the railroad boys.
The bill passed by the Senate giving the Law graduates the right to practice without examination by the courts was never reached by the House. Likewise the observatory bill.
A classification of students has been prepared for the new catalogue.
Under the management of the present Superintendent, the building is in a far better condition than it was formerly.
Now that the students have cheaper railroad fares to go home on, the Legislature had better turn its attention to reducing boarding rates.
With their usual perverseness the Professors refused to grant a vacation for Wiggins' storm.
The battles are all over and the troops have come marching home, a part victorious, others badly scared and some severely wounded. A few were left dead on the various fields and several are reported missing. The last engagement took place on Friday, at which time the Seniors elected their performers for Class Day. The first skirmish of the day was on the proposition to do away with the salutatory and valedictory all together and create too new places—"Forwards" and "Lastwords." The proposed change carried. It was then agreed to ballot for the performers, the vote resulting as follows :
President of the Day—Miss Ada Briggs.
Forewords—Cara Fellows.
Oration—S. W. Brewster.
Hat Speech—Ed. Butler.
Address to Lower Classes—Mary McQuiston.
Ivy Speech—J. G. Smith.
Poem—W. S. Whirlow,
History—Miss Anna Murphy.
Prophecy—Miss Alla Barnes.
Oration—C. C. Dart.
Lastwords—Wilson Sterling.
Miss Edwards, who has been suffering with an attack of measles, is again back to her studies.
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FOR YOUR FINE SHOES and SLIPPERS. A large assortment at reasonable figures.
Has a Large Stock of
LUCIEN PETTINGILL
Pen and Pocket Cutlery,
and everything in the line of
Hardware and Tinware.
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A LOS MEDICIOS DAL MUNDO QUE ESTABLADO 1880
School in session all the year.
Five Departments in actual operation, viz : Business, Penmanship, English, Short-Hand and Telegraphy.
Night School
In session from October to April,'83. For Terms, etc., call at the College, or address BOOR & McILRAVY, Principals.
Established 1870.
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Ho! Ho! As the new term is just beginning, students will do well to call on 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.
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.
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Stable just East of Post Office.
W. M. ROWE,
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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.
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students' patronage solicited. 130 Massachusetts St.,
Lawrence, Kan.
JOHN B. PATNO'S Barber Shop and Hair Dressing Room, 136 Massachusetts St.
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