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EDITORIAL.
It is not our intention to follow some of our state papers in calling Lawrence people "sordid" and "hoggish." The residents of this place are fully as good as those of other Kansas cities, and such language is simply slander. But we wish to speak freely and plainly about certain relations of Lawrence with the University.
There are now in attendance at the University over five hundred students. They spend in Lawrence every year something over one hundred thousand dollars, add to this the amount expended by professors and the sums used in improving the University, and we have about one hundred and fifty thousand dollars per year. This money goes directly into the pockets of the Lawrence people. It increase the value of every piece of property in the city. It adds greatly to the custom of every merchant. Now let us see what return is given for this liberal support. Our five hundred students, naturally among the brightest and most enterprising youths of the communities from which they come, must obtain the accommodations of living in this place. Notwithstanding frequent agitation of the matter, there seems little or no prospect of introducing the dormitory system in the near future. The only recourse is to obtain board in private families. Last fall students came here and found it next to impossible to get good places. Since that time the matter has grown worse. Only the other day a friend of ours, a young man of excellent habits and abundant financial means, had to take three days from his studies walking the streets in search of eligible accommodations. With
the young ladies, the problem has become still more serious. Students are warmly attached to the University, both from its associations and its superior instruction. As a rule they are civil, come here with sufficient money for all expenses, and require less attention than laboring men. But they have been used to good living at home, and desire the same advantages here. If they cannot find them here, they will go to other places where they can. Either the citizens of Lawrence must receive students into their families or loose the better class of them. Probably not a dozen families in the city are obliged to take boarders for a living. But some courtesy and favor will have to be shown in the matter. Quite a number of citizens have done this and deserve credit, but the number is not sufficiently large for the demand. Emporia, Topeka, Manhattan and Paola citizens even reduce boarding rates in order to secure scholars for their institutions. It is a common boast of other colleges in Kansas that pupils can pay tuition and then go through with less expense than at the University. A number of citizens of this place have done good work during the past year, by assisting liberally in the Young Men's Christian Association. But we would suggest that with the present scarcity of good board, our students need temporal as much as spiritual aid.
Another thing. During the past four or five years Lawrence has been working in the legislature to have her $100,000 University bonds assumed by the state. This was probably a fair and just demand. But every one knows it has worked against the regular appropriation bills, and very likely defeated the bill for erecting an observatory.
In view of the fact that some of the state papers are asserting loudly (though not rightly), that the University is supported for the benefit of Lawrence merchants and Lawrence school-children, it would be well if this city took a little more interest in the welfare of the institution and its students.
THERE is scarcely a more important study in our college curriculum than Political Economy. True, as a science, it is still in a rather crude state. But Adam Smith and his successors have clearly pointed out some of its laws—enough to prove that in this realm all is not mere speculation. The question of Supply and Demand is now pretty thoroughly understood. What constitutes money and its functions in society are no longer doubtful points. But compared with settled questions, there are a host as yet unsettled. The right relations of Labor and Capital, commercial crises, credits, taxation, and numerous other problems present themselves for solution. We know of no richer field for study nor any that promises greater returns than this. The better this
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science is understood, the better will be the condition of the human race. The doctrine of Free Trade is now pretty generally accepted, and is destined to be entirely so, sooner or later. And to an unprejudiced mind, it must occur that when that time shall come, many of the ills and jars of society will disappear. Wars will altogether cease, or be of very rare occurrence. Every man will consider his neighbor a brother instead of an enemy. Considering the importance of this study—the fact that it lies at the foundation of all our business relations both at home and abroad—ought it not to receive more attention than is now given to it? There is a tendency to crowd a great amount of History into the several courses, so much so as to make one devoted almost entirely to that study. Perhaps this is well enough, but we submit that it is of much greater importance to the average American citizen to know how to live and carry on business successfully himself, than to know that the Celts are the most ancient inhabitants of Britain, or that Napoleon was overthrown at Waterloo. According to the present plan of study, about thirteen weeks of the Senior year are given to this science. Does not its importance demand at least thirty weeks? Would not more benefit accrue to the state were at least ten weeks of the Freshmen or Sophomore years given to the subject? Thus, many students who spend but a year or two in college would get an insight into the study and be able to form opinions concerning it for themselves. What better move can the Regents make than increase the time allotted to Political Economy?
It seems too bad that so few students who come to the University complete the entire course. This year will graduate a class of twenty members. Last year there were but ten that received diplomas. Probably the graduating classes will increase in size from this time foward, but many more ought to graduate than are likely to. At this time of the year, one notices a constant dropping off of students from the lower classes. Parents think they need their sons at home, to work on the farm, and thus young men just getting a taste for study are so hindered and hampered that it is no wonder that they lose interest altogether. Of course a little education is better than none at all, but a good deal is better than a little. There can be no doubt of this. We would therefore urge those students who have any inclination to leave school now, to remain till the close of the school year if, possible. Endeavor to convince your parents that you are in earnest in the matter of an education, that you can not possibly spend your time half so profitably elsewhere. Ten to one they will arrange for you to remain. And surely if you stay during Commencement week, you will want to return next year, and each succeeding year until you receive your diplomas. Thus good will accrue to yourselves, to the University and to the state through the increased intelligence of her inhabitants. Young men and women of the lower classes, we hope you will use every means in your power to complete one of the courses laid down in our college curriculum. You will never regret it.
LITERARY.
SIC QUERITUR.
I long for the Kansas winter's cold,
Its waters and ice so clear,
For the hurrying fall of white snow-flakes,
And the sleigh-bell's ringing cheer.
I long for a good old Norther's blast,
That whistles right through one's clothes;
For the jolly nip of old Jack Frost,
As he lights on fingers and toes.
I long for the pleasant summer nights,
Cool fanned by a south-west gale,
When ladies clothed in snowy white
Scud home under close-reefed sail.
I long for the happy autumn days
With their mellow, hazy air;
For the curling smoke of prairie-fires,
And the twilights long and fair.
I long for the roaring tempests wild,
And the bang of windows and doors;
For the fitful gust of the hurricane,
As it lands me flat on all fours.
Santa Barbara, Cala., Jan., 1881.
SIC TRANSIT.
I have tested the merits of jolly old Northers,
I have toasted my shins by an anthracite fire.
Have wrestled all night with blankets and covers
In trying to cheat the cursed old liar.
I have fought 'gainst this tyrant—a worse one than Nero— With arctics and mittens and whale-blubber oil, Yet spite my endeavors to keep above Zero He pierces my vitals and laughs at my toil.
I have slept, but have found no peace in this waiting;
Have breasted the storms, both of wind and of rain;
Ay, have watched the fair ladies sit and go skating
Away down the side-walk with speed of a train.
Oh this jolly old winter, so fine for its trapping,
Will rattle and whirl you at every turn;
And watching his chance, 'til he catches you napping
He spins you along on keelson and stern.
I have had quite enough of his tender embraces,
Sic traneo nunc by the mighty U. P.
To flowery dells, and Los Angeles graces,
To fair orange groves and the shimmering sea.
JERRY DOBBINS, M. D.
Lawrence, February, 1883.
THE VAN DER WERDE--ARTAVELD LEGACIES III.
One pleasant afternoon Mistress Katho walked out of the house into the prim Dutch garden, and looked about as if in search of some one. She did not stop to look at the great beds of tulips, now in the full glory of their many colors, but passed quickly through into the kitchen-garden. Here she found the undergardener, Kobus, weeding cabbages. He was a slow and stupid
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looking fellow, but had a cunning eye in his head, and a liking for hard cash.
"Kobus," said Mistress Katho, "the garden is looking extremely well since Cornelius has been sick and you have had charge. I will speak to my father of it."
"Many thanks for words in my favor, Jufrow."
"Ah Kobus, I am afraid your wages are small. Would you like to earn a hundred gildres to-day ?"
"Certainly, Jufrow, but what must I do?"
"If you will go to Arndt with a letter for me, and let no one find out whither you go, I will give you twenty now and the rest tomorrow."
"Very good; when shall I go, Jufrow?" asked Kobus.
"At once; here is the letter, it is to Mynheer van der Werde. You will hand it to the one who meets you at the door; leave at once, and return here. To-morrow, eighty gilders for you."
Kobus took the letter and the twenty gilders. The latter he counted carefully; the former he looked at upside down and endwise, but could make nothing of it. Then leisurely picking up his tools, he went and told the head-gardener that his brother was very sick in Arndt, and had sent for him, Kobus. This point settled after some grumbling, he set out on his mission.
Mistress Katho, meanwhile, had gone back into the house, and up into her own room. There she sat and thought with a peculiar smile on her pretty face. Some one tapping on the door interrupted her meditations.
"Mynheer, your father, wishes you immediately, Jufrow," said the tapper.
She went down and found her father pacing up and down the floor, much agitated. He was unusually excited for a calm Dutch burger. As soon as he saw her he burst out; "I don't know whether to be glad or sorry, Katie,—my old friend,—and you,—but here, read for yourself."
So saying he snatched a letter from the table and handed it her. She read as below.
APENDT, 27 May, 183-
Most revered and respected Mynheer Van Artaveld:—
Presenting my most dutiful service to you, Mynheer, I have in the absence of my cousin Willem a most sorrowful task to perform. My most worthy and beloved uncle, your old and tried friend, was yesterday suddenly seized with apoplexy. After an illness of a few short hours,—alas! too short for us who received his last counsels,—he passed from this earth to a better world. The obsequies will take place on the first day of June. According to the wishes of my revered uncle, you, as his oldest friend, are requested to be present at these last sad testimonials of our respect. I am happy to inform that my uncles' will in your favor is unchanged.
Your most respectful, grief-striken, and obedient servant.—
JAN VAN DER WERDE.
As Katho finished the letter, she looked at her father, He was sitting in his chair, looking troubled, yet glad.
"Poor Babette," said Katho, "it will grieve her much ; yet I——and she stopped short.
"But you""said van Artaveld with a laugh"——no, do not feel troubled; be glad as you can, for this day week shall be your wedding day. I will send for Dietrich-Dominie Ten Brock shall come to me to-morrow, and then we will sign the marriage contract."
He stopped and rang the bell. "Send for the notary," he said to the servant. Then to Katho; "I will make the settlement at once; yesterday I received twenty thousand gilders in part payment for a piece of land. Mynheer van der Werde's legacy will replace that."
Katho, carried away by her father's unusual excitement, threw her arms around his neck and kissed him thrice. "You dear, good father," she said; then turned quickly and left the room.
The old man sighed as he looked after her. "She is a good girl, I am sorry to lose her—then my old friend van der Werde—but we must all die and marry somtime. Then Dietrich is a good lad; when Peter comes next week he shall speak to him."
Mynheer van Artaveld never did anything by halves. Accordingly he made the necessary endowment papers that afternoon, so that Katho was mistress in her own right of thirty thousand gilders. He also drove ahead with other matters. The next day Dominie Ten Brock called with due formality, and the blushing Katho and the confused Dietrich were made to sign the marriage contract. The civil part of the affair was complete, nothing remained but the religious ceremony.
The next day Mynheer van Artaveld stepped once more into his carriage, and rolled away behind his fat horses. He was not out of sight before Mistress Katho sent for Dietrich to come to her.
IV
They held a long and earnest conversation. Dietrich was at first rebellious, but finally yielded to the arguments and stronger will of Mistress Katho.
It was a very warm day on which Mynheer van Artaveld started for Arndt. Mynheer felt the heat as he rode along under the ascending sun, and wished himself back in his own cool house at Arnheim. But he felt that he must push on, for he was going after thirty thousand gilders. Mynheer laughed to himself as he thought how easily that thousand was won.
The carriage stopped: Mynheer looked out, and saw before him the famous half-way inn, the "Grey Goose." It was a very model of Dutch inns, with its white-scoured wood-work, and vine-covered stoop. The landlord came out to welcome the distinguished Mynheer. He looked at the "Grey Goose," the stoop seemed deliciously cool; he looked up the road, it seemed terribly hot. Mynheer reflected, pulled out his fat watch, and determined to alight.
Mynheer sat down in the stoop, drew a long breath and had just commenced on a glass of anise-seed, when he saw another lumbering carriage drive up.
The carriage stopped, and a gentleman got down. Mynheer van Artaveld also stopped drinking, got up, stared, swore a round Dutch oath, then rubbed his eyes. The other gentleman spied Mynheer van Artaveld by this time, and seemed equally astonished. They stood for some moments gazing at each other, while the landlord, coachmen and helpers looked on in surprise.
At last the new-comer spoke. "Mynheer van Artaveld!" he cried. But Mynheer van Artaveld was slowly backing into the house, and shaking his head. At this juncture the host, who knew both by sight, exclaimed: "Mynheer van Artaveld, what is the matter? Mynheer van der Werde, why do you look thus? Come in out of the hot sun."
Then van Artaveld broke silence. "What are you doing here? You are dead;" he cried fiercely.
"What you doing here? You, you are dead;" answered van der Werde.
"Take this madman away" said van Artaveld to the
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host. "I am going to Mynheer van der Werde's funeral."
"Going to my funeral?" screamed van der Werde. "What can this idiot mean?"
"I say you are dead! Look here!" And van Artaveld pulled out the letter. "Here is your nephew's letter inviting me to your funeral."
"And here is your daughter's letter inviting me to your funeral."
At these words van Artaveld sprang forward, snatched the letter and read :
ARNHEIM, 27, May, 188- .
Most respected Mynheer van der Werde :——
This is to inform you of the sorrowful death of my dear father. A sudden attack of heart-disease has bereft me of my only parent. In the midst of my grief I can tell you that my father's will in your favor is unchanged. Pray come on the first day of June to assist me in my last sad duties. The absence of my brother excuses my writing you. Mynheer van der Werde I remain your most attentive well-wisher—
KATHO VAN ARTAVELD.
Mynheer van Artaveld read it through, then sat down to get his breath.
"How, what do you say now?" asked van der Werde.
"This is an infamous conspiracy; read that;" so saying he handed van der Werde Jan's letter.
The latter read it through. "I see it all, Mynheer van Artaveld. But let us return at once,and see about these youngsters."
Then van der Werde got back into his carriage and ordered a return. Van Artaveld did the same. We can imagine their thoughts.
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When Mynheer van der Werde reached his own house, he found Minette at the door.
“Go," he roared, "send Jan here instantly."
Minette soon returned. "If you please, Mynheer, they say Mynheer Jan went out this morning to Mynheer de Leskin's house, and has not returned. The chief-clerk says, too, that he took with him the fifteen thousand gilders you gave him as his part af your legacy from Mynheer van Artaveld."
Mynheer van der Werde threw his steel mirror at Minette and followed it himself. But she dodged the mirror and escaped down stairs. But Mynheer went out and down the street to see de Lesken. He found him in his counting-room.
"Mynheer de Lesken, have you seen my nephew Jan to day?"
"Yes, Mynheer van der Werde, he was here this morning, ha, ha, and I was glad to see him for we signed articles of copartnership, and he put into the firm twenty thousand gilders. Not much—not much, but he is a pushing young man, your nephew and I am glad to have him since——my son is dead."
"The scoundrel! Where is he now?"
"He is forty miles up the Rhine; he said he would go to work at once so I sent him off on business. But what is the matter, Mynheer van der Werde?"
Mynheer van der Werde did not answer, but bolted out of the house, up the street, into his own room, all in such a rage that he nearly had a stroke of apoplexy in earnest.
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When van Artaveld reached home, he found affairs much in the same state. Katho was gone; Dietrich was gone; they had been married in a neighboring village and were now well on the way to Amsterdam. At first Mynheer van Artaveld raged; then he cooled down; then he laughed. "We were a pair of old fools; it serves us right for making such a bargain. I wnoder what van der Werde did with my thirty thousand gilders? But Kattie—she shall come back—I will speak to Peter about it."
WAR.
There is a planet whose light gleaming down the distant way, falls on a world of wondrous beauty. Long, long ago, when chaos yet was, the All-wise Being spake these words: "Let there be lights in the firmament to divide the day from the night; and let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth." And it was so.
These stars, so manifold, so wonderful, partake of the awful and sublime, and seem to tell us of the ages upon ages that lie hidden in the past. Not as the astrologers of old can we read our future, but somehow, somewhere they point us to a far beyond. Deeply colored with wars red hue one star from all the rest has taken the battle of the elements, as if when our world and it were one it had drawn to itself all conflicting forces. Peace then reigned, and in the fullness of time the same Infinite Being, not content with the fishes, the fowis and the beasts, created man in his own image, pure and undefiled. The years rolled on. Man had fallen from his high estate. Then this same star, whose beams before fell on peaceful man, kindled in him the fire of war. Ever since he has fashioned arms for strife, and hsa used them with woe to himself unending.
What is this influence, and why this strife? On looking over the hoary past my eyes rest on a lowland plain, whose name will hereafter resound through all ages. There between Marthon and the sea, I behold the marshalled squadrons of Greece in her golden prime. Look! no thought of reason for reason, but strength for strength. On all sides are war's rude weapons. The sun sinks to rest, and on the field where democratic Europe met despotic Asia, lie heroes dead and chill. We call them heroes. They are only men who in heat of passion struck down their fellow-men.
The times have changed. Far in the West a new nation arises. Freedom, born of old in Grecian colonies, in these has now her latest home. The old order changes, yielding to the new. Again I see an army marshalled under Freedom's banner. Not so decisive is the fight that day won. But America is triumphant on the field of Saratoga. The Old world helps the New against the Old, later to feel the reaction within herself. Heroes again? Only men who slaying their fellow-men are victorious, and follow in triumph where Freedom leads. On the battle field they lie; here one stricken down in manhood's prime, here one in the bloom of youth, here one in white-haired old age. Shot through and through, gashed with the sword, trampled
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upon by the hurrying hoofs of the charging cavalry. O heroes! O men! look upon the terrible reality; on the broken hearts, the shattered hopes, the mother's tears, the father's sorrows, and then call war glorious?
But in the East a new star arose on that bright morn when the Angels sang: "Peace on earth, good will toward men." Faint was its light at first; long it struggled with cloud and mist; sometimes seemed to yield before that fiery planets blaze. But it still shines, and its light grows stronger day by day. Already the lurid planet is paling, waning, sinking; steadily the star of Love grows brighter and more bright. The reign of force is almost over; that of Love is beginning.
AD LICINIUM.
If safely thou thy life wouldst keep,
Plough not the ocean wide and deep;
Nor fearing still the wind's hoarse roar,
Drive thy frail bark too near the shore.
The man who seeks the golden mean,
Shall wisely choose his course between
The squalor of a poor man's lot,
And envied halls by wealth begot.
The winds the towering pines most rock;
And lefty towers with deafening shock
Fall to the earth; while mountains high
The bolted lightnings fiercest try.
A heart prepared for either fate,
In ill days hopes; in prosperous state
Reverses fears; at Jove's command
Fierce storms now veil, now leave the land.
Though now awry, be sure of this
Things will not always go amiss
Apollo soon his silent Muse
Will rouse; nor winged arrows use.
'Neath fortune's frown be true and brave
While sailing o'er life's troubled wave;
And if thou hast too favoring gales,
Wilt wisely reef thy swelling sails.
BRIEFE.
J. E. C.
Jeder Tag bringt ein Schiff,
Jeder Schiff bringt einen Brief,
Dem ist wohl, der unverzagt
Seewaerts schaut und sicher weisz
Dasz das Wort vom Schiff gebracht
Kommut als ob auf sein Geheisz.
NORMAL.
EMERSON.
U. OF K.
The representatives of the Normal Society for Commencement have had their productions endorsed, and are now studying the most approved methods of presenting them. The programme bids fair to excel the effort of last year.
J. L. Shearer, Lina Gano and Mary Davis are each teaching classes in Physical Geography. Ah, those poor "P——”!!
There are seven regular Normal graduates this year: Ella Coltrane, Mary Davis, Lina Gano, Chloe Haworth, J. L. Shearer, F. H. Clark, and Geo. E. Rose. The collegiates who graduate in the Normal Department are W. S. Whirlow, Ed. Little, Glen Miller, Mina Marvin, and Anna Murphy, making in all a round dozen Pedagogical "experts" to be turned loose upon the urchins of Kansas.
There has been a strong anti-fraternity sentiment created among the students in the University this year. Something unprecented in the history of K.S.U. Is it because of the action of the "Frats" as regards Society elections and student politics? or because the increase of fraternities make it no mark of distinction to be a a "Greek?" True it is that of all those admitted to the different secret societies this year the majority have been from the middle and lower ranks of students as regards ability rather than from the higher and more energetic.
Clarence J. Smith, a last year Normal, and now Co. Supt. of Wyandotte Co. publishes in the Wyandotte Gazette the results of his first comparative examination held in the different schools in the county.
The subject selected: Geography of Kans. and Wyandotte Co. Thirty five schools entered the lists. The number of pupils examined 216. Their average age 14yrs. Most of the papers show originality of expression; a few that the pupils had either learned wholly by rote, or had copied one from another, as the phraseology is the same. While studying for the examination the attendance was more regular, and a deeper interest awakened in penmanship, spelling and composition. The papers are now on file in the County Supt's. office.
Such work among our county superintendants cannot be too highly commended, and it is a matter of congratulation to the students here, that is "our boys" who are found in the front ranks of progress.
The third Year Normals are making their final attacks on Astronomy. They have learned to map out the course of the planets, name the principal stars, locate the different constellations, tell the mythological history of many, why the Gods filled the heavens with their ancient heroes, have mastered the plan of the sun, and boldly theorized on the mystery of comets. The class have investigated the surface of the moon, (that is this side of it) and find that "old story" about its composition a delusion and snare. With the aid of the telescope they have located "Hell" $ （8^{\circ} $ west of center, and $ 30^{\circ} $ south latitude) the "Lake of Death," the "Marsh of Corruption," and the "Sea of Vapors." Also the "Bay of Rainbows," the "Sea of Tranquility," the "Ocean of Nectar," and the "Lake of Dreams."
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The "Man in the Moon" is a fable; though Plato, Pliny, Aristotle, Galileo, Euclid, Shiller, Julius Caesar, and a host of others hold constant vigils from darkly frowning craters eighty and a hundred miles in diameter.
TOPICS.
THE NEW TRIPLE ALIANCE.
The alliance which has been recently formed between Germany, Austria and Italy will put a different face on European politics. Austria will be relieved of the disturbances which have been threatening on the western boundary. The consolidation of Italy will be recognized by Austria and the annoyance which she has recently experienced of having to combat the intrigues of the dispossessed Princes will be removed. The advantage to be gained by Germany is not so easily seen, but her alliance is probably due to the wise foresight of Bismark, who watches with anxiety the growing power of democracy and socialism in Europe. By the vigilance and combined military forces of those three powers he thinks any socialistic revolution can be crushed before it reaches dangerous proportions.
IRELAND AND THE INVINCIBLES.
If the Irish Invincibles thought their cause would be advanced by the murder of Burke and Cavendish, time has shown the contrary. The horror expressed on all sides at the crime has not only brought injury to the direct participants and sympathizers but has extended in great part to men who are trying to benefit Ireland by peaceful means. In Russia where the power of the Czar is absolute and there is no legal way to proceed to change the government, there may be an excuse for armed resistance; but in the United Kingdom, in the control of which Ireland exercises a share, there can be no cause for murder. Parnell in the House of Commons has accomplished more for Ireland than ever can be done by "No. One." Yet this same "No. One" can break down much of Parnell's influence for good by his system of murder and dynamite.
Irishmen who have the good of their country at heart should hesitate before adopting the dynamite plan. Murder and arson will injure the cause which they would aid. ___
A WRONG IMPRESSION.
From the general newspaper comments and what the reader finds in the telegraph columns in reference to nihilism in Russia, he is probably led to believe that the revolutionary party in Russia is a solid compact body, united in every way, working in harmony with one purpose and at a general aim. This, however, seems to be a mistake, according to a prominent revolutionist, and the nihilists, though compact in the general organization, and subject to order and control from one head, are nevertheless divided in reference to the object to be accomplished, and are thus divided into two parties, namely, the Ruthenian and the Russian nihilists. The Ruthenian division demands of the government equal political rights and an equal division of property. including lands, factories and other private and public property, among the people.
The Russian nihilists, of whom Prince Krapotkin has been the recognized leader, are somewhat more moderate in their demands of political reform. They ask an equality of political rights, actual liberty of person and representative government.
However wide may be the difference of these two divisions of revolutionists, their methods of bringing about the reforms advocated by each are alike-both claiming that the bomb and dynamite are the only remedies for the disease now fastened upon the Russian government and nobility.
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.
Additions to cabinets in departments af Natural History since our last report :—A handsome as well as interesting and valuable collection of sea mosses, shells star-fishes, sea-urchins and many other marine curiosities, together with a tarantula and his cunningly wrought house was collected and donated to the University Museum by Mrs. F. W. Sparr of Los Angeles California. Nearly all the specimens are new to the collections.
One very interesting and curiously manufactured crow's nest and eggs which it contained. Also four eggs of the large red tailed hawk; for all of which the University is much indebted to climbing powers of Mr. E.D.Eames.
MISCELLANEOUS.
If all the discoveries which the present Sophomore class have made concerning insects were collected and published in book form, it would be a sizable volume.
Prof. Snow's weather reports for February and March appear in "Science."
A devastating disease called "the black spot" unaccounted for thus far, has appeared among the Rappahannock oysters.
Mr. Charles A. Ashburner has very carefully estimated that the 470 square miles containing anthracite coal in Pennsylvania will be entirely exhausted in about 150 years.
Tacchini at Rome observed the first and second contacts of Venus by means of a spectroscope, in the manner first proposed by Prof. Young in 1869. Discussion has shown that the spectroscopic observations are superior in accuracy to the telescopic.
Mr. James makes a curious as well as interesting suggestion that the insects which are found so plentifully in the pitchers of pitcher-plants, are first intoxicated by feeding on the pollen or nectar in its flowers, whence they fall into its leaves.
Dr. H. Leffmann obtained a gelatinous substance by evaporing silicious geyser waters from Yellowstone park, which resembled the white of an egg, and when
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thoroughly dried by heat was a white opaque mass. Analysis proved the substance to be nearly pure silica.
Professor W. P. Blake, in the American Journal of Science describes some ancient mines of green turquis in Cochise Co., Arizona. It seems as though the mines were formerly worked by the Aztecs and Montezumas, for many stone implements were found in them. The veins in the rocks are rarely more than one eighth to one quarter of an inch in thickness.
The "Mother of Peter."Recent experiments go to confirm the very interesting discovery announced a few years since that saltpeter is found in nature and is produced by a process of ferment and growth, just as alcohol is formed by the growth of the yeast fungus. That the natural nitrates are produced by fungoid growth is interesting since it introduces new conceptions of their origin. As shown by F.H. Stores in Science, the practical application of this fact was made use of as early as 1686, since Sewall speaks of the necessity of getting "seed peter or mother of peter" to make a successful saltpeter bed.
"Prof. Snow's paper, published in the last Quarterly Report of the State Board of Agriculture, on injurious insects, and how to destroy them, ought to be published in the form of a tract, and sown broad-cast all over the State. If his suggestions were followed, the loss in crops from the ravages of injurious insects would be reduced one-half. The farmer in Kansas must wage unceasing warfare on both weeds and insects to make a good crop." [The Industrialist, Manhattan Kans.
MISCELLANY.
COLLEGE NOTES.
The new president of Trinity College receives 10,000 dollars a year.
The corner stone was laid, October 21st, of the University of New Mexico, the first incorporated Protestant Christian college in that territory. It already has sixty students.
The last Wisconsin legislature established a chair of pharmacy in the university.
The mumps have just attacked the students and professors of Hamilton college.
During the last fifty-three years the number of college students in the United States has increased wonderfully. In 1830, it was estimated at 4,021.In 1883,at 62,435.
Teachers in the public schools of France are now paid on an average, but a trifle over $150 per annum.
The junior girls of Wisconsin University have adopted a class hat.
At Vassar it has been found necessary to prohibit the students from kissing the professor's children.
Teachers in the public schools of France are now paid on an average, but a trifle over $150 per annum. Thirty-two thousand women and fifty-thousand men employed in this way under the republic receive this salary. Educators were better off under the Empire and the old regime.
The regents of the University of California have authorized the president of that institution to make a tour
through the state, and arrange courses for the grammar schools that will be more in harmony than the ones pursued at present.
The Seniors of the Law Department of the University of Wisconsin are circulating a petition among the members of their class, requesting the faculty to dipense with the farce of a public examination in the senate chamber at the end of this year. In all probability the request will be granted.
A FAMOUS VICTORY.
(Respectfully Dedicated to the M. P. Algebra Class.)
"A flock of sheep that leisurely pass by, * * * * * *
I've tried them all—and could not win thee, Sleep. " One course remained, had Wordsworth only known it, That would have plunged him into slumber deep.
He should then have come to the city of Lawrence (If he didn't hold climbing in too great abhorrence.) And have gone up the hill; this ordeal o'er, We'll suppose that our poet now stands at the door. This he opens; to welcome him, smiling and bland, Comes our Chancellor, bowing, his specs in his hand. "O walk in, Mr. Wordsworth; much honored, dear sir, I declare, your arrival will cause quite a stir. Pray come into my study,-or would you enjoy Seeing how, in the class-rooms, our time we employ."
Answers Wordsworth "At present, the latter; my time Is but limited; here in this far western clime, So new, yet so great, I shall make but a call— Let us enter this room at the end of the hall." For the hovering fay who presides o'er his doom Leads the seeker of sleep to the algebra room.
To the algebra room, where the scholars are small. And the teacher, though LITTLE, is yet all in all.— (A "multum in parvo" arrangement, you see, Which quite suits the teacher, if not you and me) Where intricate problems the pupils perplex In finding the value z, y, and x.
A difficult question engages the class.
And up at the board stands a poor little lass,
Who, according to all algebraical rule,
As the teacher makes out, is a natural fool.
Now he seizes the pointer; himself will explain
And display to the poet his own mighty brain.
And proceeds to expound—but, hold on—what's amiss?
There surely is something the matter with this;
What the fallacy is, he can't quite discern,
And from scarlet to white—back to red - does he turn,
He explains and explains; but the fatrher he goes
The more confused he, the more dull the class grows;—
"And—and—really, it is of no use to explain
"To a scholar who can't do the work in his brain."
But ere this, sweet slumber has filled all the air,
And settles at length o'er the great poet's chair.
And here let us leave him; for he's found sleep at last, From this world to the sweet land of dreams he has passed And as LITTLE don't teach now, but is laid on the shelf For farther particulars ask him yourself.
M. P.
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FRATERNITY NOTES.
Prof. Karl Merz, of the Wooster Conservatory of Music will take charge of the music for Sigma Chi's new song book.
Dr. Jas. M. Ambler, the unfortunate surgeon of the ill-fated Jeannette, was a member of Beta Theta Pi.
"Our ranks have been strengthened by 45 new members this year, and there does not seem to be any sign whatever of our ceasing to exist very soon."—Yale Chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon.
The Pan Hellenic conference of the fraternities of the United States will be held in New York, beginning July 4th, 1883. Among the questions for discussion is that against "lifting" of members of one chapter by that of another fraternity, and against the initiation of preparatory students. There has been a strong feeling against taking in preparatory students all over the Union. Some faculties entirely prohibit it, at other places the chapters have agreed among themselves not to do it, while several of the best fraternities have laws against such initiations.
From Hon. J. H. Willard's Address before the Indiana Legislature on the Purdue Case: "The Greek Fraternities train the student by the art of criticism into habits of correct thought. They teach him the first rudiments of political maneuvering. They give him new and broader ideas of humanity. They elevate him in all that constitutes true manhood. These fraternities form the green oasis in the desert of collegiate labor. For myself I can say that the Greek fraternities into which I had the honor to be initiated, accomplished for me fully as much as the collegiate course itself; and in after days when fighting the battle of life, in the pauses of the contest, with what fond remembrance does the mind look back and dwell on fraternity experience! I have experienced the beneficent influence of a Greek fraternity, and never shall my voice be silent when they are assailed until my tongue is stilled in death."—[Phi Gamma Delta.
President E. E. White, of Purdue University, Lafayette Ind., has resigned, because of the legislative demand for the abolishment of the anti-fraternity rule. He was formerly school commissioner of Ohio.
The class of '79 in the Ohio Wesleyan has furnished editors to the journals of three of the fraternities represented in Kansas University—Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Kappa Psi and Beta Theta Pi. What is more odd, all three of these editors used to be on a college paper together.
EXCHANGE.
With this issue, the Courier exchange man like a hundred or more of his contemporaries makes his "little bow and retires." Nor is it with any feeling of relief, for it brings with it a feeling like that of parting with true and lifelong friends. 'Tis true our connection with
the college world has been but one short and fleeting year, yet the file of exchanges, from the leading colleges in the land, rise before us as testimonials of college enterprise and thrift, and reveal to us in language more strongly than words, that our efforts have not been entirely in vain. The many complimentary notices as well as the criticisms that have been for the Courier's benefit, have all been received with the best of feeling. In no case did we feel that the Courier was above criticism, and have been pleased to notice that the same spirit has prevailed, with one or two exceptions, among our exchanges. The vindictive spirit that a few have shown when criticisms or suggestions were made, have only exhibited the illiberality and narrowness, so characteristic of the institutions of which they are the offspring. To these, who in retaliation for our well meaning suggestions, poured grape and canister in our camp, we will say that we have survived, and expect to so long as no larger guns are in the field. But to one and all we give you a metaphorical "shake," wishing you many prosperous years and a pleasant acquaintance with our successors.
The Asbury Monthly contains an engraving of President Martin of the Indiana Asbury University, together with an article on "The President of Asbury University." We like to see the enthusiasm manifested by the Asbury Monthly.
The Calliopean Clarion publishes an excellent article on "Herbert Spencer's Doctrine of Relaxation." The great subject of "Life" it treats with an originality that has always been a marked characteristic of the Clarion. We attempted to ridicule once upon a time the continued love story "Under the Elm Trees" but we here retract all we said, inasmuch as a member of the Courier staff (a good judge of love stories, too) has invaded our "sanctum" regularly each month, for no other purpose than that of imbibing this periodical nectar. The editor pronounces it first class and wants more.
The Swarthmore Phoenix comments upon the "Marking system" another "relic of barbarism," still in vogue in so many colleges and universities in our land. You are embarked in a cause Bro. Phoenix but you might as well attempt to stem the ocean's tide, as to convince some college officials that this mouldy old system of their sires is any other than the best.
The Wesleyan Bee becomes philosophical very suddenly and gives vent to its wisdom in such articles as "The March of Mind" Life's Purpose" and "Man's Moral Future." We have no objections to them but think they might have scattered them occasionally through some of their preceding numbers.
The Hesperian Student wants all exchanges that have not sent in congratulations on the "liberal appropriation for its support" to do so at once as it is ready to receive them. Tally us, Bro. Student. $150 by the Regents, and all for improving the Student's office. How we envy that ex. man, Walnut table—mahogany and French veneering—ex. man independent as a ho excuse us—as independent as a Califia nabob.
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LOCAL.
Cuts.
Gags.
Opera.
Grades.
Foot-ball.
Protection.
Free trade.
Senior reception.
Tucker is "struck."
"The best class that ever graduated."
The society contestants have begun work.
Kid gloves for Commencement at Bromelsick's.
F. H. Clark will soon go to Milwaukee on business connected with the Y.M.C.A.
Bates and Field are prepared to furnish all books of reference for summer work.
The German Society are arranging a splendid program for their last meeting.
F. F. Mettner will furnish all kinds of frames, large or small at the lowest prices.
Before leaving students, remember to give the Courier advertisers a call, thereby showing an appreciation for the kindly manner in which they have aided our enterprise.
Misses Mugler's display was a grand success.
Mr. Cowdrick will leave for Ohio in about a fortnight. He will return and graduate with the'84 Normal class.
Canes and walking sticks of all descriptions at Bromelsick's.
We have the pleasure of announcing that Prof. Gleed will furnish a special article for the commencement number of the Courier. This, with a number of other attractions we have in store, will make it the most valuable of our issues.
J. S. Crew will send for any special line of books that may be wanted by students.
Prof. Canfield published an article on the relation of free-trade to the farmer, in the Lawrence Journal. Congressman Haskell comes back at him with a three-colum article. The doctrines taught in the University on the tariff question are being warmly discussed by the newspapers of the state, our institution thus gaining considerable notoriety.
F. F. Mettner is offering special inducements for photographs.
The students will soon have their first practical experience with the new railroad law. The roads have refused to reduce the rates to visitors coming to Commencement exercises and to students going home, a courtesy always granted in the past. Just wait till some of our boys get to be legislators!
Bates and Field have a fine line of presentation and prize books.
Mrs. Gardner's window is again fixed up in style, big display of ribbons, lace handkerchiefs, ornaments, and fans.
At a recent meeting of the Senior class, S. W. Brewster resigned his position as class day orator, for certain reasons. The vacancy was immediately filled by the election of Frank Hutchings. It is rumored that certain others will also resign. We are sorry to see Mr. Brewster withdraw from the programme, as he is undoubtedly the finest writer in the University and would have done his class much credit.
F. F. Mettner still holds to his reduced prices for students.
It is rumored that the authorities will soon quarantine against the billiard hall.
Full line of Gent's furnishing goods at Bromelsick's.
The Courier Constitution requires twenty five for a quorum yet there has not been a regular called meeting at which there has not been a quorum present.
Light neck wear of all kinds at Bromelsick's.
If we are to have no regular field-day this year we will at least see some fun in foot ball. The Sophomore and Freshman classes have organized teams to compete for the Senior foot ball,
Fine silk umbrellas at Bromelsick's.
ALL DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS ARE REQUESTED TO PAY ARREARAGES TO THE BUSINESS MANAGERS—MESSRS BUTLER, BRUCE, OR LEACH DURING THE PRESENT WEEK.
Noby straw hats at Bromelsick's.
Several classical students are spending altogether too much time at Moaks.
Silk handkerchiefs in all colors at Bromelsick's Shirt Depot.
Ben Butler presented his resignation as hat-speaker last Thursday and J. G. Smith was elected to take his place.
The Iolanthe tie at Bromelsick's.
The dramatic event of the season was the appearance of "Keen" in "Richard III" at Bowersock's Opera House, Apr. 23rd. Fully two hundred and fifty of our students together with our whole corps of Professors were on hand to witness the play. Keen himself is a most powerfull actor. From the first he held his audience spellbound. In Richard he displayed himself with all the malignity, cunning and selfishness for which the character is famed. The only criticism, if any at all could be offered, was that he overdid his part in some places. The support was unworthy of the central figure. With one or two exceptions the rest of the company did not enter into the full spirit of the play. Keene was followed by Ford's Comic Opera Co. in Iolanthe. This was by far the best comic opera that has been produced in Lawrence, greatly excelling "The Mascotte." If Mr. Bowersock will continue to bring as good troupes as he has this Spring, he will be assured of a liberal patronage from the students. Robson and Crane, billed for the 15th of this month, are also spoken of very highly.
The Seniors finished their examinations last Tuesday and are happy,
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Caldwell's Annual will soon arrive.
Scene in Whittaker's restaurant, Kansas City. (Where the boys "could get all they could eat for fifteen cents") Senior: "Waiter you may bring me oyster soup, biscuit, sweet-potatoes, succotash, roast veal, chicken pie, cocoanut cake, iced lemon, a cup of coffee and a glass of milk." Aside: "Boys this beats club boarding all hollow." Waiter brings ticket printed "Sixty Five Cents." Senior: "Is this for all five?" Waiter: For you sir." Knife and spoon drops from Senior's hand while he gasps in vain endeavor to speak.
The following persons have been selected by the faculty to compete for its three prizes in June—W. Y. Morgan, Joe Curry, Hattie Haskell, B. K. Bruce, Mr. Swickard, Mr. Cook, Gertrude Russ and Glen Miller.
The class of '87 met on the 2nd inst., chose temporary officers and appointed committees to draft a constitution. To be in fashion they should now quarrel over a motto. Curry also should put in an application for Vice-Presidency, an office he has successively filled with the'84, '85 and '86 classes.
We are glad to see that the K. S. U. Musical Association is doing thorough work. The meetings are held in Oread hall, Prof. Marvin and F. H. Clark, acting as leaders.
Most of the classes are taking their review preparatory to the coming examinations.
S. W. Brewster leads the Senior class during the present year. He has obtained an average of 99 per cent. on three of his recitations.
E. A. Brown came up from Kansas City the other day to make up his laboratory practice in Zoology. It is rumored that he and Leach will shortly fight a duel.
The new laboratory to be erected during the Summer will be the best built and the finest equipped of any west of the Mississippi. Thus we will excel the State Agricultural College in the only one point they have ever claimed supercedence—that of facility for chemical work.
We were mistaken in saying that the Orophilians remitted Mr Sullivan's fine.
The Juniors having completed Mediaeval and Modern history, are now listening to a series of lectures from Prof. Canfield. It will be of great benefit to all who have, the last hour, to attend these lectures. The Professors incomparable style renders all interesting that he may say.
Miss Carla Cockins and Miss Dedrich made a shopping tour in Kansas City last Friday.
The Orophilians will give their annual reception in honor of the seniors at the home of Miss Greenameyer next Friday evening.
Thos. H. Rockwell stopped off a few days with University friends on his way home from the Hot Springs. He will return next year.
A. E. Curdy spent a week among his old classmates, returning home on the second inst.
Caldwell will publish the Senior class prophecy in his new annual.
The cases of small pox on this side of the river has spread a panic among a few students who have according left for home.
PERSONAL:
Mr. J. G. Smith has gone to his home in Kansas City for a few days.
"Wallie" Perry has gone to his home at Troy. 'Tis said Small Pox drove him.
Miss Lettie B. Collins has retired from school till Commencement.
Miss Ada Briggs has gone East on a visit; will be back to graduate with her class.
Geo. Smiley has left school.
R. E. Stout has left school to accept a place on the K.C.Times at Wyandotte.
E. A. Brown was up last week to take the Senior Examinations.
C. C. Dart, Editorial, has gone to Old Mexico on the Editorial Excursion as representative of the COURIER.
O. D. Walker was elected to the Ivy Speech in the Senior Class.
P. L. Soper was in the City again—it is so nice to see strange faces(?).
F. D. Hutchings is to "orate" Class Day.
L. H. Leach is instructing an Algebra Class
F. H. Clark has got a new suit all the way from New York.
Brewster expects to leave next week.
F. D. Hutchings is flying around Kansas City.
Prof. Taylor sails for Turkey about July 12th.
Prof. Gleed starts for Europe in July to spend several
Prof. Gleed starts for Europe in July to spend several years.
E. B. Reay was in the city last week on his way to Topeka to engage in work for the summer.
B. S. Hutchings stopped in the city to look up old friends last week.
J. B. Reese will conduct a Normal at Sedan Kansas this summer.
E. D. Goodin of the Law Department has returned to his class.
Walter Britton is a little "ill."
The "Courier" Boom Arrangements for 1884.
Last fall the Courier was started by representatives of every department of the University, upon the one principal of "equality to all," something before unknown in college journalism of the University of Kansas. With this as a foundation, we made a number of other innovations such as, limiting to active students, preventing "pocket" or proxy voting, dividing stock and editors equally among fraternity and non-fraternity men
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and of publishing a journal of college news semi-monthly, instead of a monthly literary magazine. Our experience has proven our theory that those denominated "outsiders" take as much interest and do as good work as fraternity men. We intended improving our paper if support warranted it. As our success has been so marked, a meeting of stockholders was called to arrange for needed improvements. Next year the Courier will be increased from twelve to twenty pages for each semimonthly issue, the size being seven by nine inches, a shape more suitable for binding than at present. It will also come out in a new dress,-larger type, finer paper and a more fancy cover. Sevaral alterations were also made in the departments. "Topics" and "Miscellany" will be discontinued. "Editorials" with one editor will be devoted to comments on the University and its administration, as well as events of interest to students, occurring in Lawrence.
"Students Views" will contain criticisms and opinions of students either in the University or abroad. These articles must be signed by their writers. We have already made arrangements for correspondence with alumni and with the help of students, promise to make this a most interesting feature of the magazine.
"Fortnight," with one editor will contain short editorials on foreign subjects, a field partially covered by the "Topcis" at present.
"Scientific" will have two editors, one for the Natural History and one for the Engineering department.
"Exchange," with one editor will contain notes from other colleges as well as reviews of other papers.
"Normal," "Local" and "Personal" will be continued as they now are.
The Company voted to give the Business Managers eighty per cent of all the net proceeds for the coming year. The business manager on the "staff committee" is also required to limit each department to its allotted space.
Mr. Keys was appointed Secretary pro-tem, during the sickness of Mr. Jacke.
Now that the fact has been impressed firmly (painfully to some) that the Courier is here to stay, we ask a continuation of patronage from those for whom, and for whom only, it was established—the students. To those who have helped to make it so successful during the past year we extend our warmest thanks. "Non nobis solum" will ever be our motto in word and in deed. We have demonstrated fully, that "cliques" are not necessary to college journalism in the University of Kansas.
The Senior class will present to the University a large group photograph, before going home.
Caldwell has had more difficulty in naming his magazine than Brewster has in naming his baby.
C. B. Mc Donald an old student, now in business at Fort Scott spent several days in the city visiting old friends.
The Freshmen have been doing some remarkably fine work in chapel rhetoricals.
A general gloom was cast over the University last month by the announcement of the ceath of W. H. Pinkney. He entered the University in the fall of 1880, a season prolific in its additions to the bright lights of the University. Soon after his arrival he joined the Beta Theta Pi, along with Riffle and Butler. We do not remember of ever having met a more earnest student in our institution. But the frail body was unable to answer the demands of the ambitious mind. He left this year to enter the Albany Law School. Soon after he was prostrated with the consumption and returned home only to succumb to the fatal disease.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
Whereas, Our Heavenly Father has seen fit to take from our midst our esteemed friend and classmate W. H.Pinkney,
Resolved. That we, the class of 1885, have lost a faithful student, a warm hearted companion, one whom we will ever most tenderly remember and whose death we most sincerely regret.
Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved family, who mourn the loss of a beloved son and brother, our most sincere sympathy in their great affliction.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the city and college papers, and also to the Peabody papers.
NETTIE HUBBARD
HATTIE DUNN
W. Y. Morgan
Committee.
BETA THETA PI.
Whereas, The dread messenger, death has deemed it best to take from this world's pleasure and woes—from parents and all who hold him dear, our brother and avowed friend, W. H. Pinkney, therefore be it
Resolved, That we, Alpha Nu Chapter of Beta Theta Pi, recognize the loss of a valued friend and brother, that we shall miss the mirthful voice, and the codial grasp from the mystic circle of our order.
Resolved further, That we extend to those tearful parenrs our most heartfelt sympathy for the loss of their dear son and trust that we, with them, as time may decree shall meet him on the nightless shore.
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TO THE PUBLIC
We wish to say, If in Need of Boots and Shoes,
THE FAMILY SHOE STORE!
Carries the largest stock in the city. All goods bought for cash.The assortment in all lines is large. Prices Right. Courteous treatment to all.
MASON'S.
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UNIVERSITY COURIER.
METTNER, THE PHOTOGRAPHER! 79 Massachusetts Street. THE STUDENTS' POPULAR ARTIST.
Grant & Piatt,
&
Dealers in Staple and Fancy
GROCERIES
Goods Always Fresh.
If in need of anything in our line you can get
Bargains!
At 128 Massachusetts St.
SPENCERIAN
SPECIALITIES
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.
MRS. GIBBS & DAUGHTER
Millinery
Have recently opened up a fine stock of
Goods!
Over Newmark's Store. Miss Gibbs is an experienced trimmer.
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LAWRENCE BUSINESS COLLEGE!
BUSINESS COURSE STARISHED BASE
Established 1869.
School in session all the year.
Five Departments in actual operation, viz : Business, Penmanship, English, Short-Hand and Telegraphy.
Night School
In session from October to April,'83. For Terms, etc., call at the College, or address BOOR & McILRAVY, Principals.
Established 1870.
CONOVER BROTHERS.
Sole Agents, Steinway, Weber, Conover Bros., Lindeman, Fischer,
PIANOS.
Publishers of Music and Music Books. Importers of Musical Merchandise.
613 MAIN STREET, - KANSAS CITY, MO.
and No. 10 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Knsas.
Send for Catalogue.
Oxford Caps and Gowns,
College uniforms, and all kinds of Military Goods manufactured by
The M. C. LILLEY CO., Columbus, Ohio. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION.
SPRING OPENING OF DRESS GOODS
BY
L. BULLENE & CO.
Our Mr. L. Bullene having spent the past five weeks in New York and other eastern cities, we are enabled to offer a selection of
Dress Goods
Materials for Trimmings and Combinations,
Surpassing in Elegance and Variety any we have ever before shown in this city. In our stock will be found the new and popular fabrics of the period—Foreign and Domestic. Also superior lines of
PARASOLS IN NEWEST STYLES,
NEW NOVELTIES IN LADIES' NECK WEAR,
Latest Styles of Fine Hosiery,
Unequaled Stock of Ladies' Gloves, LADIES' AND GENTS' UNDERWEAR,
Spring Wraps, Shawls, Etc.
L. BULLENE & CO.
NEW BARBER SHOP! IN PATNOE'S OLD STAND.
KELLY & PALM Have recently fitted up the above stand, and have improved its appearance so much that it is now the neates and cleanest in the city. CLEAN TOWELS FOR EVERY MAN.
OPPOSITE MASON'S FAMILY SHOE STORE.
UNIVERSITY COURIER.
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MISSES A. & C. MUGLER, Carry a Full Line of Millinery and Hair Goods
LUCIEN PETTINGILL Has a Large Stock of Pen and Pocket Cutlery, and everything in the line of Hardware and Tinware.
J. HOUSE, THE POPULAR CLOTHIER
Of Lawrence, Kansas,
Takes great pleasure in submiting for your inspection new designs and styles. The latest novelties in Mens', Youths', Boys and Childrens Clothing for Fall and Winter wear. As leading Clothiers, we shall endeavor to sustain the same good reputation for the future as has been our aim in the past. We offer only first class clothing and pay strict attention to details, guaranteeing perfect satisfaction as to quality, style, workmanship, and perfect fitting garments, at lowest possible prices. We solicit an early inspection of our stock and your patronage.
J. HOUSE.
M. L. PITTSFORD, Full and Complete MILLINERY LINE. Pattern Hats and Bonnets.
W. W. FLUKE, DEALER IN
weber
PIANOS, ORGANS MUSICAL MERCHANDISE,
127 Massachusetts Street.
WILSON
MEMORIAL
Art Works.
A Large Stock of
Finished Work
ON HAND
At Lowest Possible
Prices.
W. S. REED, Proprietor.
PAT HAMLIN, Furnishes Fine Rigs at Students' Prices! Stable just East of Post Office.
J. D. PATTERSON, Dentist Office over Woodward's Drug Store.
Kansas Furnishing Goods HAT HOUSE
103 Massachusetts St.
The Latest Styles in all kinds of Hats and Furnishing Goods always on hand and prices low on everything. Call and See.
Frank Willard's Barber Shop
Is the Finest in the State. His workmen are direct from St. Louis.
Warm and Cold
BATHS
in
Connection.
You will not make a Mistake IF YOU CALL AT-
Hume's,
125 Mass. St.
FOR YOUR FINE SHOES and SLIPPERS.
A large assortment at reasonable figures.
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UNIVERSITY COURIER.
HAND
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BRAG AND BLOW
OUTDONE BY THE
ESTABLISHED REPUTATION
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STEINBERG, THE KING CLOTHIER!
We Deal in Clothing, Not in Wind,
and can prove any assertion we make.
WE SAY
We have the largest and most varied stock of clothing in this city and we have the stock to warrant our making this assertion.
WE SAY
We take the lead for excellence of make, style and fabric, and sell goods as low as any living man can afford to. If this was not so, why would we enjoy the liberal patronage we do? Because the people generally go where they can do the best.
WE SAY
We do not fear comparison and will treat you just the same whether you buy or look.
WE SAY
That the majority of old students will recommend you to go to the old reliable,
STEINBERG, THE CLOTHIER.
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