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Vol. II.
No. 9.
April 3,1896.
The Kansas University WEEKLY.
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Vol. II.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, APRIL 3, 1896.
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No METHOD other than chemical analysis has been employed heretofore to detect adulteration in powdered drugs. It has just been discovered that powdered root bark, branch bark and trunk bark can easily be differentiated by microscopic examination. This method Prof. Sayre thinks, can be used for the detection of adulteration in all kinds of powders.
PROPHECIES CONCERNING the progress of the world during the next one hundred years however wild they may appear, need not be regarded as idle. If it is predicted that pleasure trips will be made to the north and south poles; that ocean voyagers will travel beneath the water instead of upon the surface to avoid the danger of storms and hurricanes; that cities as large as New York, London and Chicago will flourish in Central Africa and Patagonia; that palace car transit from Boston via Alaska and Siberia to London will be an ordinary occurrence; that the United States will be bounded by the Arctic, Antarctic, Atlantic and Pacific oceans; that telegraphic communication will be established between Mars and the other planets; that aerial navigation will be as common as riding bicycles and that the English language will be spoken everywhere—if all these things are predicted they should not be regarded as the product of a fevered imagination. Things just as wonderful and seemingly as impossible have occurred within the past one hundred years. It is an audacious man who limits the possibility of human achievement.
FOUR TIMES a year, the Southern Cross stands erect in the southern heavens at twelve o'clock midnight. At one of these times a beautiful thought was expressed by a Chilian young man when he said: "'Tis time to depart. The Southern Cross begins to incline."
THE SPRING oratorical contest promises to be very interesting this year as a number of good speakers are intending to participate.
FROM PRESENT prospects the University will have a very good base-ball nine this year.
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SPRING VACATION gives a student an opportunity to take spring fever.
THE Hatchet published by the Leavenworth High School and the Sentiment, by the high school at Parsons, Kansas, are two very creditable papers. They show enterprise in the schools which they represent.
REGENTS OF the University have sometimes made it a part of their duty to visit the University once every year for no other purpose than to attend the various classes and to acquaint themselves thoroughly with the needs of the institution whose welfare is so largely in their hands. Students and instructors would be glad if they would do this oftener.
A PAINTING or a bust of William B. Spooner placed in a prominent position in the library would be a fitting memorial of the greatest benefactor of the University of Kansas. When a student stands before our magnificent library building and reads the inscription, "erected through the generosity of William B. Spooner, philanthropist and merchant," he naturally wonders how Mr. Spooner looked. A likeness of Mr. Spooner should receive a prominent place in the imposing structure which his generosity brought into existence.
THE UNIVERSITY regents have held their annual spring meeting and have made some excellent appointments. Mr. R. D. O'Leary, who was elected second assistant in the Department of English is well qualified for the position, is known in the University as a thorough student and has the respect and esteem of all. He was acknowledged by his classmates to be the best student in his class of '93, which contained a number of exceptionally good men. Miss Effie June Scott, sister to Regent C. F. Scott, the newly chosen teacher in German and French is also well prepared for her work. Mr. R. C. Gowell, the new assistant in Anatomy has been teaching Prof. L. L. Dyche's classes for some time and is well liked by the students under him.
Aeons of Time.
AMERICA, THE home of the brave and the free, is considered a "New World" yet researches of modern geologists show that our continent is at least as old as the Eastern hemisphere. The Mississippi river, according to good authority, has occupied its present bed for over 100,000 years.
In digging for the foundation of the New Orleans gas works the shovelers encountering a great deal of timber gave place to a force of Kentucky wood cutters, who hewed through four successive layers of timber growth instead of soil, the lowest being so old that it cut like cheese. These trees were sometimes still standing erect. No less than ten distinct layers of cypress forests have been found at different depths below the present surface of Louisiana and yet the massive cypress trees growing upon the surface show that the level of the state has not changed for ages.
According to accurate calculations based upon the rings of growth, a cypress tree ten feet in diameter a size common in Louisiana, has an age of over 14,400 years. Beneath the roots of a giant cypress found at the fourth level in the gas works excavation a human skeleton was found. The cranium was in a good state of preservation and as was to be expected was that of an aboriginal American. Allowing 14,400 years for the present surface age of Louisiana and a like period for each of the four layers found, it appears that the human race existed at the delta of the Mississippi 72,000 years ago. The ten growths of trees found show conclusively that over 100,000 years ago luxuriant vegetation flourished in Louisiana and that "150,000 years ago the Mississippi river laved the cypress forests with its turbid waters." What does it signify then, if a dried up mummy is found in Egypt 4,000 years old when the skeleton of a man buried 57,000 years ago is unearthed in our own country.
THERE ARE enough bicycle riders in the University to form a bicycle club.
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LITERARY.
A Study of Heine's "Reisebilder."
I am not quite sure how many of Heines' shorter works are properly included in the collection known as the "Reisebilder:" Some editions are much larger than others, and Heine's biography is not explicit on the point. Therefore, I shall begin by explaining that I include in the "Reisebilder," "A Tour Through the Harz," "Norderney," "Letters from Berlin," "Poland," "Italy," "English Fragments" and the "Memoirs."
This explanation makes one thing evident—the book is not, like other books of travel, one continuous narrative; it is rather a series of essays—Travel-Pictures, as its name implies. Even this vague, general title will not cover some parts of it. The "Book of Ideas" has in it little of travel and much autobiography; and the "Memoirs" are almost purely autobiographical. The pictures, too, are not photographs; they are the paintings of an impressionist. No one will ever get accurate scientific knowledge from them; but because the poet saw the scenes subjectively, and colored them with the beauty of his own imagination, he made the landscape the more beautiful for later travelers.
A word in description of each of the essays is necessary. The "Tour in the Harz," which came first in point of time and made its author famous, is a description of a pedestrian journey taken through the Harz mountains in the summer of 1824. An ascent of the Brocken a night in the inn at its summit, and a journey through the lovely valley of the Ilse, formed the most notable features of the trip, and are exquisitely described. Heine tells us here how the sun-set looks to a poet watching it from the height of the Brocken. "While we were talking, it began to grow dark, the air became still colder, the sun sank lower, and the tower filled with people who came to watch the sunset. It is a majestic sight, that calls the soul to prayer. For perhaps a quarter of an hour
we stood, solemnly hushed, and watched the beautiful fiery ball sink slowly down in the west; our faces were illumined by the red glow of even, our hands were involuntarily folded; it was as though we stood, a silent congregation, in the nave of a giant cathedral, and the priest elevated the Host and from the organ gushed down Palestrina's eternal hymn." In this part of the book there are also several lyrics, and some of them are very lovely, especially the "Princess Ilse," and the account of the night in the miner's cabin.
Heine's health was none of the best, and more than once he was compelled to spend several weeks resting at the seashore. His favorite resort at such times was the island of Norderney, near the coast of Holland.
The outcome of these weeks of retirement by the sea was a second part of the "Reisebilder," entitled "Norderney." In it he describes the dull, taciturn fishermen who were his companions, the desolate sand-dunes along which he wandered, and the sea that here for the first time ceased to be for him a mere "commercial fluid" and became a part of nature. But he deals with many things besides description. His fondness for sarcasm gets the better of him; he satirizes everything. The Hanoverian nobility, Sir Walter Scott, the Catholic church—all come in for their share.
In the summer and autumn of 1828 the poet took a long-wished-for journey to Italy. This journey and his Italian experiences he desribed in another book of the "Reisebilder." The book is in three parts: "A Journey from Munich to Genoa," "The Baths of Lucca," and "The City of Lucca." It is brilliant and poetic, for in it Heine tells of his travels in the land that appeals to every traveler's feeling for the beautiful, but it is disfigured by a coarseness almost brutal.
The "English Fragments" deals with many subjects--such as London, the national debt. Wellington, and the emancipation of the Cath-
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olics. The "Fragments" show, throughout, an entire lack of sympathy with English character, but contain some just criticisms. The "Letters from Berlin" are not unlike the letters of any newspaper correspondent, except in that they are more than usually interesting. The essay on "Poland" contains an excellent description of the life and manners of the Polish peasants and noblemen.
How shall I describe the "Book of Ideas," since it is indescribable? Fancy, whim, enthusiasm, poetry, iconoclasm—all are jumbled together. In eloquent words the author tells of his admiration for Napoleon, and laments the fate of his hero. Heine, when a child, saw the emperor once at Düsseldorf, and all his life he remembered those lips that "needed only to whistle in order to make the entire Holy Roman Empire dance," and the brow behind which were passing thoughts so great that "one of them would give a German author material enough to last his lifetime." In this book and in the "Memoirs" he lays bare his own early life with wonderful frankness. Most people would have kept back some things—would have smoothed others over. Heine tells everything down to childish mortifications and disappointments. He even jests about the mortifying blunder that he made in the Latin of his final oration at Göttingen. "The Romans would certainly not have had time enough left to conquer the world, if they had been obliged to learn Latin first. These happy people knew, even in the cradle, what nouns have the accusative in ine."
Altogether, the "Reisebilder" is a remarkable book. It is full of merits, and full of defects, but it is never commonplace.
In few places in literature can we find fresher or more beautiful descriptions. Too often men look at nature through the dusky spectacles of their predecessors, and describe what they see in stock phrases handed down from generation to generation. Heine saw her with keen and loving eyes, and described her with the inspired words of the poet. This is the way Spring came on, just before the journey to
Italy." The sun broke forth out of heaven; the mountains shuddered with delight and their snow-tears flowed mightily; the icy covers of the seas crashed and broke; the earth opened its blue eyes, out of its bosom sprang forth the loving flowers, and the resounding woods, green palaces of the nightingales; all nature smiled and the name of this smile was Spring."
The few lyrics in the book are musical and have that peculiar atmosphere which makes the best poetry untranslatable. They are so simple in expression, too, that they tempt the leader to try his skill, but somehow any transition seems lamentably wooden, and falls far below the exquisite poetry of the original.
With all its poetry, the book is full of wit in fact, wit is almost the predominating feature. Droll conceits and keen sarcasms abound on every page.
But the sarcasm often becomes cruel irony, and mars the beauty of the work. Nothing is safe. Other men's reputations, things sacred to the readers, are all food for Heine's wit. Hand in hand with this goes a disfiguring cynicism that spoils much of the best work; not however, an affected cynicism, but a natural outcome of the unhappiness of Heine's life. The vulgarity of some parts of the book has already been mentioned. This is the worst defect. Sarcasm and gloom can be forgiven a man who has led an unhappy life; but it is intolerable that a writer capable of such heights should descend below the level of common decency.
I have given but an imperfect estimate of the "Reisebilder;" it is too many-sided to be described in a few paragraphs. Whatever may be its faults, it is a wonderfully interesting book-there is not a dull page between its covers—and it contains much that is very beautiful and noble. BERTHA PETERSON.
My First Shot.
The morning came when I, aged fourteen, was to go hunting for the first time. I had my new gun and the necessary ammunition in readiness and I was in such a state of nervous anticipation that I hardly looked at my breakfast, al-
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though at other times I did not differ from most boys of my age in regard to possessing a ravenous appetite. When the boys who were to be my companions on the hunt arrived, I was waiting outside the door and, for once, did not have to search for my cap and mittens.
The morning was bright and frosty, a most suitable autumn morning for such sport as we anticipated. As we trudged along the country road, occasionally slapping our hands together or rubbing our ears, we bantered each other as to who would be the most burdened by the amount of game he would bring home. After a while we came to the place we had for our operation selected, and in order that there should be no occasion for dispute as to who shot the first rabbit seen, we divided the field. I was left in a patch of tall trees and underbrush with my big double-barreled shot gun for company, carefully inserted two shells and with both hammers raised cautiously crept along, all eyes and ears. As I thought how manfully I would slay the first innocent "cotton-tail" that might be so foolish as to show itself I quivered with expectation; but before I had an opportunity to test my marksmanship I became quite tired of holding my gun in readiness. Finally, away went a little bunch of grey fur through the bushes and with a "bang" I pulled the trigger. To my utter amazement the thing did not immediately drop dead but calmly sat down and looked back at me. Although astonishment and the reflux action of the gun had nearly knocked me down, I still had presence of mind enough to remember the other trigger and taking good aim at the now motionless victim, I pulled again, but this time there was no bang. Several times I excitedly attempted to fire but in vain. There was no response to my frantic jerks of the trigger. Not untill the rabbit had innocently hopped away and I had made a careful examination of my refractory fire-arm, did I realize that in the confusion of my first shot I had fired both barrels at once.
FRANK HOUSE.
How We Broke the Calves.
A good many years ago when I was a mere boy I had an especially intimate acquaintance
and companion whose name was Tom. We were almost constantly together, and like other boys we were often doing those things that we should not have done, and leaving undone those things that we should have done. And not infrequently our boyish enthusiasm in attempting new experiments got us into difficulty of some kind. Sometimes our curiosity brought down upon our juvenile heads the ire of our parents, at other times our thoughtlessness led us into danger, and not seldom were we so unfortunate as to get into danger and go counter to the wishes of our parents at the same time.
One incident, in particular, I shall never forget. In the pasture at my home we had two pet calves of which we were all very fond, and as Tom and I had seen the neighbors breaking prairie with oxen, we concluded that it would be a great deal of sport to yoke up the pet calves and "break" them. We hadn't had any real, genuine sport for several days as Tom's father had objected to our swimming in the watering-trough and the ponds had all "gone dry," and therefore we hailed this new idea with delight and began to make preparations with all the ardor possible. We worked zealously one whole forenoon and succeeded in making a yoke, which, though not particularly handsome, was yet good enough for all practical purposes. Having decided to make our first trial in the afternoon, we hid the yoke back of the smoke-house and went into the house to dinner. After dinner we took the yoke and went down below the orchard where we could not be seen from the house, and after having refreshed our languid spirits by smoking a few grape vine cigarettes, we brought the calves from the pasture and yoked them up. They seemed to enjoy the prospect of fun as much as we did, and in fact probably they had a better time than we did on the whole. Although they were quite demure while being yoked, they suddenly became scared at finding themselves fastened together and began to run. There was a log-chain fastened to the middle of the yoke, and on the end of this chain, which
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dragged upon the ground, there was a medium sized hook. This hook caught Tom's heel just below the ankle and held him like a steel trap. Tom was thrown down and dragged upon the ground and his frantic struggle to get up and his cries "head them off, head them off," served to frighten the calves yet more. It was utterly impossible for me to even hope to approximate their speed and on they went through the blackberry patch and across the hedge-row with Tom dragging at their heels and shrieking like one possessed. At last, thanks to our poor workmanship, the yoke broke, the calves were free and so was Tom. He picked himself up and limped away to the corner of the orchard where we picked the thorns from his flesh, cleaned up his tattered clothes, and solemnly promised each other never to say anything about the mtater and never to attempt to break calves again. C. C. BROWN.
Our Burglar.
I have always felt myself particularly fitted to act as guardian to those of my sex who are timid or bereft of their natural protectors. It was therefore with great inward satisfaction that I mounted guard, figuratevly speaking, over our premises during a brief absence of my family. Our hired girl was by no means a timid creature still I felt a sense of responsibility concerning her. As night approached I charged Susan to carefully fasten the shutters, while I, with conscious dignity, examined locks and bolts. Though everything was quite as it should be, nevertheless, before we retired Susan insisted that we place delicately poised chairs and tin basins near the doors and windows as traps for any unwary burglar who might succeed in entering the house.
Shortly after midnight my attentive ear became aware of stealthy footsteps. I carefully made my way to a window and looked down. Imagine my sensations when in the semi-darkness I beheld the figure of a man, disappearing toward the rear of the house. Seizing my father's army revolver, which had not been fired for years, I hurried fearfully down the back stairs.
What I proposed to do, I am unable to say; what I succeeded in doing may be briefly stated: Rushing past the kitchen window I collided with a nicely balanced copper boiler and fell headlong into an elaborate structure, consisting of two chairs and the gasoline stove oven. I emerged from the ruins however, in time to witness my burglar's retreat into the coal-house. Evidently the noise had alarmed him. Susan then made her appearance and we held a council of war. The man did not seem over bold, so, since neither would leave the other to go for help, we decided to hold our prisoner in a state of seige with one big revolver. Judge of our relief when, just before dawn, we heard the heavy footsteps of our neighbor, a policeman, returning home from his "beat." In answer to Susan's frantic appeal he at once appeared, and like music in our ears was the voice of the law, demanding the immediate evacuation of the coal-house. The door slowly opened, and what was our consternation upon beholding the meek culprit who presented himself, no other than our Susan's sweetheart, who had come on a peaceful purpose bent, to seranade her with a harmless mouth organ.
HELEN G. METCALF.
A Child's Laugh.
Sing on, sweetest warbler from 'neath the green trees! Play on, weird harper, enchanting the breeze; Ye thousand voiced choirs in harmony sing; And silver-toned cornets your melodies ring.
But all your sweet concord is dissonance wild,
Compared with clear, rippling laugh of a child.
There is healing enough in one cup-full of mirth
To sooth half the sorrows and anguish of earth.
Sing on, rosy Laughter, fond daughter of Joy,
And banish forever the cares that annoy;
You have dimples enough to catch and to keep
All the sorrowing tear drops that mortals can weep.
W. S. Jenks '87, in the Agora.
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LOGALS.
Science Club: Meets once a month in the Physics Building. L. Page, president; H. P. Cady, secretary.
Chemical Seminary: Meets every Thursday at 4 in the Chemistry Building. Prof. E. H. S. Bailey, director.
Pi Club: Meets alternate Tuesdays at 4 in Room 24. Prof. E. Miller, president; G. R. Albers, secretary.
Kent Club: Meets every Saturday morning at 9 in the Law Lecture Room. E. K. Robinett, president; Oscar Schmitz, secretary.
Electrical Seminary: Meets every Friday at 12 in the Physics Building. W. J. Squiers, president; H. F. Cox, secretary.
Language Conference: Meets alternate Fridays at 4 in Room 20. Prof. Wilson Sterling, president; R. R. Price, secretary.
AdeLPHIC Literary Society: Meets every Saturday at 7 in Adelphic Hall. S. J. Homer, president; O. T. Hester, secretary.
Economic Seminary: Meets every Monday at 10 in Room 15. J. F. Hall, presidesnt; Miss Martha Snow secretary.
Historical Seminary: Meets alternate Fridays at 4 in Room 16. Prof. F. W. Blackmar, director.
Pharmaceutical Society: Meets alternate Fridays at 2:30. Jno. Dryden, president.
Y. M. C. A: Meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Physics Building. Rudolph Caughey, president.
Y. W. C. A: Meets every Thursday at 5 in Adelphic Hall. Miss Martha Snow, president.
Medical Society: Meets alternate Fridays at 4 in the Pharmacy lecture room. F. A. Bowker, president; Miss Blanche Thoburn, secretary.
Mr. John Crooks '97 was in Baldwin over Sunday.
Mr. J. F. Hall this week enjoyed a visit from his brother.
Mr. Harry O. Bird of Baldwin visited the University Monday.
Prof. A. S. Olin recited "A Spring Lesson" Sunday at the city Y. M. C. A.
The alumni address will be delivered by Rev. C. E. Stephenson '79, a minister of East Saginaw, Michigan.
University Directory.
SCIENCE CLUB: Meets once a month in the Physics Building. L. Page, president; H. P. Cady, secretary. CHEMICAL SEMINARY: Meets every Thursday at 4 in the Chemistry Building. Prof. E. H. S. Bailey, director.
PI CLUB: Meets alternate Tuesdays at 4 in Room 24. Prof. E. Miller, president; G. R. Albers, secretary.
ELECTRICAL SEMINARY: Meets every Friday at 12 in the Physics Building. W. J. Squiers, president; H. F. Cox, secretary.
KENT CLUB: Meets every Saturday morning at 9 in the Law Lecture Room. E.K. Robinett, president; Oscar Schmitz, secretary.
LANGUAGE CONFERENCE: Meets alternate Fridays at 4 in Room 20. Prof.Wilson Sterling, president; R.R. Price, secretary.
ADELPHIC LITERARY SOCIETY: Meets every Saturday at 7 in Adelphic Hall. S.J.Homer, president; O.T. Hester, secretary.
ECONOMIC SEMINARY: Meets every Monday at 10 in Room 15. J.F.Hall, presidsnt; Miss Martha Snow secretary.
HISTORICAL SEMINARY: Meets alternate Fridays at 4 in Room 16. Prof. F. W.Blackmar, director.
PHARMACEUTICAL Society: Meets alternate Fridays at 2:30. Jno. Dryden, president.
Y. M. C. A: Meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Physics Building. Rudolph Caughey, president.
Y. W. C. A: Meets every Thursday at 5 in Adelphic Hall. Miss Martha Snow, president.
MEDICAL SOCIETY: Meets alternate Fridays at 4 in the Pharmacy lecture room. F. A. Bowker, president; Miss Blanche Thoburn, secretary.
Mr. John Crooks '97 was in Baldwin over Sunday.
Mr. Harry O. Bird of Baldwin visited the University Monday.
Mr. J. F. Hall this week enjoyed a visit from his brother.
Prof. A. S. Olin recited "A Spring Lesson" Sunday at the city Y. M. C. A.
The alumni address will be delivered by Rev. C. E. Stephenson '79, a minister of East Saginaw, Michigan.
The following figures show the present standing of the members of the University chess club: O. A. Bayless, matched games won 4, lost 3, other games won 9, lost 2; C. J. Moore, matched games 7-1, others 4-5; J. H. Fletcher 3-o, and $ \mathrm{r}\frac{1}{2} -\mathrm{o}; $ L. B. Olsen 3-1; A. S. O'Connor 3-2 and 3-2; J. W. Ijams 4-4, and 5-5; A. S. Dunstan 3-5 and $ \mathrm{3}\frac{1}{2}-5; $ W. C. Wood 2-4 and 3-4. A. Dillon, J. M. Drysdale, and E. W. Norton hold ninth, tenth and eleventh places, respectively. Mr. A. Wing has just joined the club and is already playing some strong games. He will probably succeed in getting a place on the team that is to enter the tournament next month. It will be noticed that outside of the first place there has been considerable shifting in the positions of the players from last month. During April each player will, each evening, play two matched games with his scheduled opponent instead of only one as heretofore.
Mr. J. S. Davies of Lincoln, Illinois, a classmate of Mr. J. E. Rouse, whose guest he was, visited the University Friday. Mr. Davies was on his return from Texas and southwestern Kansas where he has extensive land interests. He spoke in most glowing terms of the University.
Mr. S.J.Hunter visited in Lawrence Saturday, taking dinner with the Y.M.C.A.club Mr.Hunter is issuing a very creditable quarterly at the Atchison county high school of which he is principal.
Major Shockley of Leavenworth, a University student in '93 was a visitor on the hill Monday.
Mr. M. Z. Kirk has gone to Hutchinson to continue his investigation on Kansas salts.
Mr. Sidney Griggs '99 has been chosen manager of the Freshman base-ball team.
Miss Stella Williams has gone home to remain during the rest of the year.
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Vacation Notes.
L. L. Cowley is at home.
Claude Berner has gone to his home in Ft. Scott.
The local editor will be in Fredonia during his vacation.
S. J. Miller will spend Saturday and Sunday in Topeka.
J. O. Majors left early in the week for his home at Girard.
J. H. Patten will make a business and pleasure trip to Kingman.
C. W. Baldridge will be in Kansas City, Kansas, until Tuesday morning.
W. E. Gilmore will spend a few days renewing acquaintances in Topeka.
C. E. Price will drop chemical labratory work and go to his home in Everest.
Willis Henderson will join in the singing of Easter hymns at his home in Iola.
R. G. Mueller will take an overland trip in a buggy to his home in Atchison county.
C. A. Rohrer of Dillon has gone home to be present at the marriage of his brother.
Ward McCroskey is at Lansing—but not to stay! He is collecting data for a report on criminal psychology.
R. W. Wright will go to Baldwin to get inspiration for his story for the class in advanced English Composition.
S. W. Squier accompanied Mr. M. E. Gilmore to Topeka where he will visit during vacation with his brother.
Miss Mabel Rogers will attend Easter service in Topeka, with Miss Edith Davis whose guest she is during vacation.
Miss Martha White, the first lady student ever enrolled in the Department of Civil Engineering, is visiting her parents at Junction City.
J. W. Hullinger left Tuesday for Topeka where he will visit the high school. Thence he went to Junction City and he may even reach Chapman before the close of vacation.
Fred Northrup was called home by illness in the family. He left Lawrence on his wheel at 8 o'clock Sunday evening and will not return before the close of vacation.
C. R. Troxel will spend his holidays out of the city. He contemplates going home to Abilene first and afterward to Kansas City.
R. R. Brewster took his quiz in "Money" on Tuesday in order to spend as much time as possible at White Cloud.
H. W. Smith and A. A. Ewart may be found at their homes in Kansas City from now until Monday evening.
Editor-in-chief W. W. Reno of the WEEKLY will spend Sunday visiting friends at Bethany college, Topeka.
Jno. Northrup is in Kansas City where he will remain until work opens again at the University.
C. J. Solt of Barnes, one of the new members of the law school is visiting at home this week.
Miss Clara Lynn will cheer home friends at Kansas City by spending her vacation with them.
W. M. Freeland, of the WEEKLY staff will go to Paola to rest up from law studies.
J. Homer Hamilton will attend Easter services at his home in Eldorado.
Wayland Shoemaker will spend his vacation with his parents at Centralia.
John Collins has given Topeka as his telegraphic address during vacation.
Clyde Miller has selected Osage City as his vacation resting place.
Miss Mary Good is spending vacation at her home in Olathe.
H. C. Lotholz will spend a few days in Kansas City.
Rudolph Caughey will celebrate Easter at home.
Miss Fannie Moon is at her home in Topeka. John McCleery will visit Ft. Leavenworth.
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Mr. Jno. McCleary is wearing the Beta colors.
Prof. L. E. Sayre lectured in Leavenworth yesterday.
The Kappas have issued the invitations for their party.
Mr. Waterman Stone died at Providence, R. I. last Tuesday.
The class in "Money and Banking" took its final quiz Wednesday.
Miss Whitaker left last week to teach a class which she has organized at her home in Buffalo, Kansas.
A number of University students are creditable members of the chorus which sings at the Wharton meetings.
Miss Anna Murphy, a teacher in the Topeka High School and a former student of the University, was in the city Friday.
The different fraternities are commencing to develop quite a decided interest in base-ball. Arrangements are being made for some interfraternity games.
Our aesthetic editor suggests that a little additional drapery hung before the windows of the boys' new dressing room in Snow Hall would be in good taste.
Prof. F. W. Blackmar intends, about May 1, to accompany his classes in sociology to the state penitentiary for the purpose of studying the methods employed in that institution.
Mrs. Topham gave the members of her French class quite an agreeable surprise last Wednesday. After the class had adjourned, the members were invited into a lower room of the main building and quite a dainty banquet was served them. It was a very pleasant "April Fool."
Miss Effie June Scott '91, who has been elected to the position of assistant instructor in French and German has held a position in the Leavenworth High School for the last three years. The past few months she has spent in study at Cornell and she is at present on her way to Berlin where she will remain until September.
One of the most pleasant afternoons given this year by the "Women's League" was held at the home of Mrs. B. W. Woodward, on Saturday last. In extending the invitation to the young ladies of the University, it was announced that a talk would be given by Mr. Woodward upon his pictures, and many eagerly accepted the opportunity to visit the gallery. Mr. Woodward's talk, in which frequent reference was made to an article by Prof. Marvin in a recent number of the Agora concerning several of the pictures was much appreciated by the listeners and drew from them many questions.
'What's in a name?' There ought to be a great deal of literary talent among our students, if names signify. We have: Homer, Fletcher, Walton, Cowley, Dryden, Addison, Steele, Pope, Johnson, Gray, Campbell, Kingsley, Spencer, Dowden, Hardy, Caine, Watson, and Schreiner. There should be statesmen also, for we have Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Everett, Grant. We have also a Booth, (Edward, not Edwin).
The University Republican Club, an organization several years old, is in a flourishing condition and several meetings have been held recently for the purpose of outlining a plan of warfare. There is a rumor afloat that a Democratic Club and a Morrison Club are to be organized soon.
A large number of University students are in attendance nightly at the evangelistic meetings, some of them rendering valuable aid in the chorus.
It has been prophesied that X rays will soon take the place of examinations. The method would no doubt be as satisfactory as the present one.
Mr. M. P. Helmick of Baker was transacting business on Monday for the Orange.
Clyde Miller and Harold Smith were in Kansas City Saturday.
The Junior Law Class was favored with a quiz Wednesday.
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Prof. Carruth preached a sermon Sunday morning at the Unitarian church in Topeka.
Dr. S. W. Williston's course of extension lectures in Lawrence will be concluded next week.
The Sophmores held a meeting Wednesday in order to make definite arrangements concerning their "spread."
The grounds about Spooner Library are being leveled and seeded, and will be very attractive by commencement time.
The Board of Regents adjourned Friday night for two weeks when they will return to finish certain details of business.
Several old faces once familiar in our halls, but now for some time absent from them, Monday returned once more with book and pencil in hand to their accustomed places on Mt. Oread.
The Baptist male quartette and the Friends male quartette, both composed of University people rendered music last Saturday at the Douglas county Christian Endeavor convention.
Prof. L. I. Blake last week invited several close friends to enjoy with him an "electric lunch." The lunch which was a creditable specimen of the Professor's culinary skill was cooked by electricity.
Mr. Roger Boss, a Washburn student who preached last Sunday at the north side Congregational church, was greeted by a considerable number of University students who formerly attended Washburn.
Mr. Geo. R. Benedict of Baker University, the young gentleman who led the song services at the Douglas county Y. P. S. C. E. convention last Saturday, visited friends in the University Monday morning.
Mr. Dillon Hamilton '98 experienced a rather serious accident Thursday of last week. While working in the chemical laboratory an explosion took place which quite badly injured one eye. He left for home immediately and at last report was improving.
Prof. L. I. Blake and his assistants have at last succeeded in constructing a tesla coil which can be used in connection with a Crooke's tube for photography by the new method. Prof. Blake, has discovered that by using an alternating current, but one electrode is necessary in this method of photography, thus disproving the theory formerly held regarding the "cathode rays."
The University base-ball games will this year be more numerous and of greater interest than they have ever been before. Besides the Senior and Faculty game, which always arouses great enthusiasm, there will be inter-class games between the Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen, which will awaken the almost dormant class spirit in the University.
The members of the class in practical sociology have begun their work in original investigation. Several of them will spend their vacation at the insane asylum or the penitentiary, inquiring into the condition of those confined there. The boys are obliged to pay their own expenses while away and a great deal of perseverance is necessary to obtain good results.
Prof. and Mrs. Sterling entertained a small company of their student friends, on Friday evening. Easter foot-ball was the principal feature of the evening's entertainment. It afforded great merriment to the spectators, and excitement to the players. A chorus of male voices rendered some excellent music.
The Kansas Academy of Language and Literature will meet in this city on Thursday April 16, for a three days' season. There will be papers and readings by cultured people from all parts of the state.
Prof. Canfield's 12 o'clock class in French II, this week began Lamartine's history of Joan of Arc. This is the third work taken up by this class this term.
Mrs. J. E. Watson of Atchison, the mother of Miss Carrie Watson our librarian, spent Sunday with her daughter.
The Freshman classes completed trigonometry and will begin chemistry after vacation.
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Prof. Blackmar was in Kansas City Saturday.
Mr. Beede of Washburn college was a visitor on the hill Monday.
Ralph McKinnie and W. N. Logan attended Richard III, played by Keene in Kansas City Saturday night.
The next meeting of the Chemical Society will be held April 9. H. E. Davies is preparing a paper for that meeting.
Mr. G. D. Phillips, '98, who has been teaching near Rosalind, has entered the University for the remainder of the term.
Mr. O. P. Davis '93, graduated from the University Medical College of Kansas City last week. Mr. Davis will attend school in New York next year.
The annual spring Beta party has been indefinitely postponed on account of the death of Mr. Spellman's father. A lawn party will probably be held later in the season instead of the usual dance.
Mr. Clarence I. Spellman was called to his home in Kansas City last Saturday by a telegram announcing the death of his father, Mr. Norman W. Spellman.
It will be gratifying to the students of the University to learn that Mr. D. D. Gear is playing an excellent game of base-ball with the Ft. Worth Texas team.In a recent game he struck out nine men.The papers speak of him as a "whirlwind."
The class in Advanced English Composition finish narration this week. During the spring vacation the members of this class will each compose a story of two thousand words. At the beginning of the half-term the class will take up argumentation.
Lately a great number of strangers have visited Spooner library. Almost without exception they have been impressed with the arrangement of the book-stock. Most of them have spoken of the advantages which the seminary rooms must afford to the students. People who have visited eastern libraries speak in the highest terms of ours as compared with them.
As the doors of the University building were closed last Saturday evening and permission to enter could not be obtained, the Adelphic Literary Society held a very interesting meeting on the stone steps outside the building. In the absence of the president Mr. Thomas Harley presided. The regular program was dispensed with and instead declamations were given by nearly every person who was present. Mr. U. S. Guyer was appointed to make arrangements for the society to meet inside the building hereafter.
Judging from the notices of Professor Blake's lectures in Kansas City, on the X ray problem, it is expected by the people that Professor Blake will yet be the discoverer of the ray—what it is and why. Why should not the X ray and the north pole become University trophies?
University men show more interest in cycling this spring than ever before. The Chancellor, Professors Blackmar, Hodder and Hopkins and a number of students have purchased new wheels. Every pleasant evening these amateurs are out practicing.
At the Economic Seminary on Monday Miss Anna Edwards reported on the leading articles in the current number of the North American Review and Mr. Carl Wallace reviewed the last copy of the Annals of the American Academy.
Prof. Sayre will lecture before the Leavenworth Academy of Science on "The Manufacture of Antitoxine and its Therapeutic Application," Friday evening of this week.
The meeting of the Pharmaceutical Society was postponed last week on account of Junior examinations. The next meeting will occur April 10.
At the Historical Seminary last Friday Prof. E. D. Adams delivered a very interesting address on "The Political Conditions in Europe."
The March number of the Pharmaceutical Record contains an article on the Metric System by Prof. Bailey.
Prof. Bailey's course of lectures on "Toxicology" will begin after vacation.
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School of Fine Arts.
Miss Williams, Miss Brown, Miss Ada Hothan and Miss Jackman will not return until next fall.
The Seminary exercises were lead by Miss Righter this week. They were of a miscellaneous character and very interesting. There was also a recital. As nearly as possible, the Seminary will be held each week next term.
During Prof. Penny's absence his deanship duties will be assumed by Prof. Preyer who will also teach the harmony classes. The voice work will be taken by Prof. Farrell.
Mr. Walker's recital proved to be one of the best concerts on the course. The students heartily endorsed his scathing denunciation of trashy Sunday School music.
Several of our students have for various reasons been obliged to leave us this spring term.
For base-ball and athletic goods go to Smith's News Depot.
Regents' Meeting.
The regents met at the University Thursday and Friday, March 26th and 27th, pursuant to call.
The degree of A. B. was conferred upon Miss Bertha Peterson.
Two additional courses in Pedagogy of one term each were established, one in educational theory, and one in seminary work.
Mr. E. F. Engel was was granted leave of absence for one year, and Prof. G. B. Penny leave for two months, both without pay.
The position of Assistant in French and German was created and Miss Effie Scott was selected to fill that position.
Mr. R. D. O'Leary was appointed to the position of Second Assistant in English.
It was recommended that a teacher's diploma be given to graduate students who have taken the course in Pedagogy.
The appropriations for the various departments, for apparatus and supplies remain practically unchanged from last year
The regents met at the University Thursday and Friday, March 26th and 27th, pursuant to call.
The degree of A. B. was conferred upon Miss Bertha Peterson.
Two additional courses in Pedagogy of one term each were established, one in educational theory, and one in seminary work.
Mr. E. F. Engel was was granted leave of absence for one year, and Prof. G. B. Penny leave for two months, both without pay.
The position of Assistant in French and German was created and Miss Effie Scott was selected to fill that position.
Mr. R. D. O'Leary was appointed to the position of Second Assistant in English.
It was recommended that a teacher's diploma be given to graduate students who have taken the course in Pedagogy.
The appropriations for the various departments, for apparatus and supplies remain practically unchanged from last year.
Snow Hall.
Messrs. Riggs, Brown, and Ballinger are mounting the fine specimen of Ninticrinus which was obtained from the Niobrara formation of Western Kansas. The mounted specimen will occupy a space of nearly ten square feet. The outlines of the fossils in the stone bed are distinct and perfect.
Mr. M. Z. Kirk went to Hutchinson, Wednesday, to complete his work in determining the location and stratigraphy of the Kansas salt deposits. Mr. Kirk will remain two weeks.
Prof. Clark's class in drawing, which meets every Wednesday at five o'clock in Snow Hall, is increasing in numbers and interest.
Dr. S. W. Williston has received a new consignment of insecta.
Mr. E. S. Tucker has received a letter from Prof. V. L. Kellogg of Leland Stanford, Jr., University. Prof. Kellogg writes that the students held a jollification over the recent happy termination of their law suit.
Mr. A. Stewart left Wednesday for his home in Odessa, Mo., to spend the vacation.
Mr. Williams will spend his vacation at home.
Mr. R. G. Gowell spent Wednesday at his home in Tonganoxie.
Prof. E. Haworth will spend a short vacation of a few weeks on his farm near Oskaloosa, Iowa. This will be the Professor's first vacation since he came here three years ago. He will spend the summer months in field work as has been his custom.
The first volume of the University Geological Survey Report will be ready for distribution in a few days. Any one desiring copies of these reports may have them by paying the postage.
Mr. Beede, Washburn college '96, visited the University Monday. Mr. Beede is working on the stratigraphy of Shawnee county.
K. U. students ride the Remington and go to the front. Wheels to rent by Enslow &
Messrs. Riggs, Brown, and Ballinger are mounting the fine specimen of Ninticrinus which was obtained from the Niobrara formation of Western Kansas. The mounted specimen will occupy a space of nearly ten square feet. The outlines of the fossils in the stone bed are distinct and perfect.
Mr. M. Z. Kirk went to Hutchinson, Wednesday, to complete his work in determining the location and stratigraphy of the Kansas salt deposits. Mr. Kirk will remain two weeks.
Prof. Clark's class in drawing, which meets every Wednesday at five o'clock in Snow Hall, is increasing in numbers and interest.
Dr. S. W. Williston has received a new consignment of insecta.
Mr. E. S. Tucker has received a letter from Prof. V. L. Kellogg of Leland Stanford, Jr., University. Prof. Kellogg writes that the students held a jollification over the recent happy termination of their law suit.
Mr. A. Stewart left Wednesday for his home in Odessa, Mo., to spend the vacation.
Mr. Williams will spend his vacation at home.
Mr. R. G. Gowell spent Wednesday at his home in Tonganoxie.
Prof. E. Haworth will spend a short vacation of a few weeks on his farm near Oskaloosa, Iowa. This will be the Professor's first vacation since he came here three years ago. He will spend the summer months in field work as has been his custom.
The first volume of the University Geological Survey Report will be ready for distribution in a few days. Any one desiring copies of these reports may have them by paying the postage.
Mr. Beede, Washburn college '96, visited the University Monday. Mr. Beede is working on the stratigraphy of Shawnee county.
K. U. students ride the Remington and go to the front. Wheels to rent by Enslow & Seimears, 1025 Mass.
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Law Notes.
M. V. B. Stevens M. D., went to hear the Nashville Students at Bowersocks opera house Monday night.
Mr. Wells was adjudged insane by the probate court of the Kent Club last Saturday. Dr. Williston gave expert testimony.
Fred Stanley will represent the Kansas University Republican Club at the National Republican League meeting in Chicago, April 3.
W. Sinclair Pope has formed a partnership with a Kansas City lawyer and will fling his shingle to the breeze in June.
The Juniors will plant a tree Arbor day. The location has not yet been decided upon, but the refreshments have been ordered delivered at North College.
The K. U. Lawyer has discovered a hitherto unknown variety of donkey. The animal is described as follows: The initiates, dressed in white night gowns, were seated on donkeys with their faces to the rear?
The indications are that the law classes will have the winning ball teams in the coming class games.
C. R. Troxel made a business trip to Kansas City Saturday.
1. What man is never sick? (Wellman.)
The following half term examination was taken by the Juniors Wednesday:
2. Who was the greatest English poet? (Kingsley.)
3. Who was the greatest Greek poet? (Homer.)
4. Who is the foundation of a house? (Wall.)
5. Who is like a crossing without a bridge? (Alford.)
6. What is the basis of Henry Georges' theories? (Freeland.)
7. Who is the highest Catholic official? (Pope.)
8. What is smaller than a slice of bread?
(A. Crum.)
9. What will fire do to the little baby? (Burney.)
10. What is a full grown pig? (A. Hogg.)
Library.
Among the new books are: Cock Lane and Common Sense, Andrew Lang. Three Centuries of Scottish Literature, by Hugh Walker, M.A. two volumes.
The Electrical Transmission of Energy, a manual for the design of electrical currents, by Arthur Vaughn Abbott, C. E.
The Popular Works of Johann Gottlieb Fichte, translated from the German by William Smith, L. L. D., with a memoir of the author. Two volumes.
English Prose: Selections with critical introductions by various writers and general introductions to each period, edited by Henry Craik. Four volumes.
Life and Letters of John Greenleaf Whittier by Samuel T. Pickard. Two volumes. Mr. Pickard was chosen by Whittier to be his biographer, and the choice has proved fortunate. The work gives a very satisfactory view of the poet and patriot.
American War Ballads and Lyrics. A collection of the songs and ballads of the colonial wars, the Revolution, the War of 1812-15, the War with Mexico, and the Civil War, edited by George Cary Eggleston. Two volumes.
The Paston Letters, edited by James Gairdner. Three volumes. These are letters written between 1422 and 1509, "by various persons of rank and consequence;" and are valuable both in a literary and historic way. They were first published in part by Sir John Fenn, in 1787. This edition is enlarged by upwards of four hundred letters.
Three works an the novel:
1. A Guide to British and American Novels, by Percy Russell. 2. History of the Novel previous to the 17th Century, by Frederic Morris Warren. 3. The English Novel, being a short sketch of its history from the earliest times to the appearance of Waverley, by Walter A. Raleigh.
The best place to buy shoes is at The Cash Shoe Store. 823 Mass. street.
J. Lucas repairs shoes neatly. 900 Warren and Mass. street.
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BRYN MAWR COLLEGE.
Fellowships and Graduate Scholarships.
Bryn Mawr College awards annually eleven resident fellowships, three foreign fellowships, and five graduate scholarships.
The foreign fellowships are of the value of five hundred dollars each, and are applicable on the expenses of one year's study and residence at some foreign university, English or Continental. The choice of the university may be determined by the holder's own preference, subject to the approval of the College. Of these foreign fellowships, the Bryn Mawr European fellowship is awarded annually to a member of the graduating class of Bryn Mawr College on the ground of excellent scholarship, The Mary E. Garrett European Fellowship, founded in 1894 by Miss Garrett, of Baltimore, is open for competition to all students still in residence who have for two years pursued graduate studies at Bryn Mawr College. The President's fellowship, founded by Miss Garrett in 1896, is open for competition to students in the first year of graduate work at Bryn Mawr College.
The resident fellowships are of the value of five hundred and twenty-five dollars each, and are awarded in Greek, Latin, English, German and Teutonic Philology, Romance Languages, History or Political Science, Philosophy, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. It is a condition of the fellowship that the holder shall reside in the College, and she is not exempt from the usual charges for tuition, board, and room-rent. The fellowships are intended as an honor and are awarded in recogination of previous attainments; and, genereally speaking, they will be awarded to the canidates that have studied longest or whose
work gives most promise of future success. They are open to graduates of Bryn Mawr College, or of any other college of good standing; and no one will be considered eligible who has not a college degree or certificate of prolonged study under well known instructors. The holder of a fellowship is expected to show by the presentation of a thesis, or in some other manner, that her studies have not been without result. All Fellows may study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, the fellowship being counted, for this purpose, as equivalent to the degree of Batchelor of Arts. Those that continue their studies at the College after the expiration of the fellowship, may by vote of the Trustees, receive the rank of Fellows by Courtesy.
The Five graduate Scholarships, of the value of two hundred dollars each, may, on the recommendation of the department in question, be awarded to candidates next in merit to the successful candidates for the fellowships; but they are also open for competition to graduates of Bryn Mawr College, or of other colleges of good standing.
Applications for the resident fellowships or scholarships should be made as early as possible, and must be made not later than the fifteenth of April preceding the year for which the fellowship or scholarship is desired. Blank forms of application will be forwarded to the applicants. A definite answer will be given within four weeks from the latest date set for receiving applications.
Prof. R. S. Saunders is a thorough and practical teacher of guitar, mandolin, banjo and zither, and will receive a limited number of pupils. Studio over 820 Massachusetts St.
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The Debate.
The final trial debate for the selection of our representatives in the joint debate with Nebraska will be held in University Hall next Thursday evening, April 9, at 8:00 p. m. Chancellor Snow will be unable to preside on that evening, owing to an expected call out of town, and his place will be taken by the Dean of the faculty of the School of Arts, Professor E. Miller. Professor Hopkins will act as time keeper. There will be six debaters, each of whom will have nine minutes for his first speech and three minutes for his second one. The representatives from the Kent Club will be Mr. S. J. Homer and Mr. Geo. Kingsley; from the Adelphic, Mr. A. McMurray and Mr. U. S. Guyer; from the University Debating Club, Mr. B. B. McCall and Mr. R.C. Netherton. Music will be furnished by the University orchestra. The chart for reserved seats will be opened at Bromelsick's on Wednesday morning April 7. Seats 25 cents.
Oratory. (Communicated.
The seeming interest in the coming spring oratorical contest certainly does not warrant the belief quite prevalent throughout the state that oratory in Kansas University is a declining art. Never has there been so much enthusiasm manifested by so large a number of contestants for forensic nonors. The competition for entrance into the contest promises to be quite spirited as many more are preparing orations than can be given a place on the program.
One new and highly commendable feature this year is the entrance of the ladies who heretofore have been inclined to shrink before thestep, public gaze. We are glad to note this advance and see no reason why the Kansas University girl should not become interested in oratory. If we are to have the "coming woman," there will certainly be a grand opportunity for her in this public sphere which has for all time exerted so great an influence on public thought and action. Let us renew the old-time vigor of Demosthenes upon Mt. Oread and place the University at the head of oratory in Kansas. The talent and ability are ours, while the operuntities are abundantly offered. B.B.M.
Mr. B. B. Brown's Appointment.
The friends of Mr. Barnum B. Brown will be pleased to learn that he has received a very creditable appointment as a member of an expedition into the Rocky Mountain regions, especially into New Mexico, where they will spend most of the time between now and next October. Dr. Woermann of the New York Public Museum of Natural History selected Mr. Brown to accompany him and a number of others. A handsome salary over and above his expenses, an opportunity for promotion and a decided taste for this line of work are among the considerations which led to Mr. Brown's prompt acceptance. He left on last night's train for Denver where he will join the rest of the party and in a few days at most he will be hard at work collecting specimens.
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All kinds of type-writing done cheap by C. E. Rose, 726 Mississippi Street.
Mutual Assistance.
At their last meeting before the vacation, the members of a certain class in the University were asked to hand in each a synopsis of a short story to be criticised by other members of the class. Following is one of the outlines, with the critical comments thereupon.
AN OLD MAN'S STORY.
My paper will be a narrative and character sketch of an old man who comes to me in a strange time and manner, and relates the sad story of his life.
Bet it'll be good.
You do not tell enough of the story for us to judge.
Vast range here for a mastodonic imagination.
Have him tell his troubles to a policeman.
Be easy on him.
Be careful not to introduce elements of the improbable.
Outline too definite.
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Prof. Penny's Trip.
Prof Geo. B. Penny, Dean of the School of Fine Arts will leave upon his European trip tomorrow. A member of the WEEKLY staff called on him and made a number of inquiries regarding the Professor's plans for the spring and summer. He said:
Well, I can tell you what I hope to see and accomplish, but you know that a man seldom succeeds in doing all that he wishes to do in this world. No, it is not exactly a musical trip, although music study will of course receive much attention, especially in my stay at Florence during the summer, and in a trip to Bayreuth for the Wagner Festival, and the Berlin or Vienna spring season. I hope also to visit several large music schools, and make a special study of the music of the Greek church in Russia, where you know the music of biblical times and primative christianity exists in a form purer than can be found in connection with any other church. This study will be for the purpose of "showing up" intelligently the musical rottenness of the gospel hymns on my return in the fall, and proving how far this "heel and toe" style of music has degenerated from that of Christ's time. Through the kindness of ex-ambassador Andrew D. White I hope to have privileges at Warsaw during the coronation of the Czar. No, it is an archaeological interest in the excavations now in progress under the direction of the American and other schools and the French and German governments in Greece. I hope to arrive in Athens during the Olympic games, in time for the historic run to Marathon, so shall go direct to the city of Pericles first. Through the courtesy of Prof. Wheeler, of Cornell, who is professor of Greek this year in the American school, I hope to spend a month in visiting the work of the
Germans at Olympia, the French at Delphi, the Americans at Argos and perhaps see the first spadefulls removed from the ancient site of Corinth. Of course Mykenae, Kypris and ancient Troy would be most interesting, as well as a trip up the Nile to old Thebes, but I dare not hope for such good fortune, so it seems as impossible as a visit to Nippur in Balylonia where the University of Pennsylvania has been doing such excellent work.
Photography in colors I hope to see so thoroughly an accomplished fact that I may add to my collection of views and slides illustrating my lectures before the Senior class in Fine Arts, many of the great paintings with their original and true color values. A study of the galleries of Munich, Dresden, Berlin, Paris and other cities is part of my plan. I spend the summer with Prof. Fiske formerly of Cornell, in Florence where I expect to complete my lectures in art and do much musical work. Yes, I am going to travel much on my wheel instead of by rail and shall carry a kodak with me. My trip is wholly in the interest of the next Senior class in the School of Fine Arts which will be the largest in the history of the school, as well as the most advanced. It is the class that has established our four years' courses and placed them on a true University basis, hence their Senior work is my special concern.
J. Lucas repairs shoes. 900 Warren and Mass. street.
The base-ball field in Raymonds Easter window excites much amusement. The card says, "end of eighth inning, score 2 to o in favor of K. U.," and the game is with Missouri. It is hoped K. U. keeps the score down. Chickens and Easter perfumery are for sale.
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ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Lee Kaull is in Topeka.
Miss Anna Shire is in Leavenworth.
Walter Brooks is at home in Kansas City.
Miss Eleanor Gephart went home Wednesday for a visit.
Miss Diasy Orton has gone to Atchison to hear Keene.
Jasper Fair will exchange greetings with his friends at Sterling.
J. M. Cloyes, '96, went to Topeka Tuesday to pass his vacation.
Miss Elizabeth Warren spends vacation with relatives in Manhattan.
E. Voights and Hans Von Unwerth went to Kansas City Wednesday.
Miss Frances Kellogg and Miss Lucinda Smith are visiting in Kansas City.
Miss Carina Cook, '96, left Tuesday for her home in Herington to spend vacation.
Miss Carrie Watson spends a short period with her sister Mrs. Geo. Nicholson ln Chicago.
Wilson Mann was called to his home at Horton a few days ago but will return at the close of the holidays.
Miss Nell Blakely was called home Monday to Junction City where she will remain over Easter holidays.
Mr. M. L. Bishoff was a visitor at the University Tuesday. He has heen devoting the winter to special work in German literature.
Miss Charlotte Cutter has gone to her home at Vinland. Miss Cutter will not return to finish the term but expects to be in school again next year.
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Charcellor Snow, and Professors Sayre, Penny, Hodder, Wilcox, Cowan and others are among his recent purchasers.
The Komo Photo Co
makes a special rate to students.
Remember this.
728 MASS. ST.--Only gallery on the East side of Mass. St.
F. D. CULVER, Successor to ROBERTS & CULVER, Dealers in
Staple and Fancy Groceries. Special Attention to Club Trade. 639 Mass. St.
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The Roll of Honor.
Under this head will appear the names of new advertisers.
1. DR. J. W. O'BRYON.
2. BOWERSOCK MILLING CO.
3. BULLENE SHOE CO.
4. ZUTTERMEISTER.
5. J. M. JONES.
Manager Todd announced a base-ball game with the Midland team about May 1, at Atchison.
Griffin's telephone is No. 88. Talk to him about your coal supply.
Students buy their canes at Smith's News Depot.
G. W. Stevens, one of the few Benedictine students, accompanied by his wife, went to Iola where they will enjoy vacation days with her parents.
For shoes go to The Cash Shoe Store. 823 Mass. street.
Griffin, the ice man sells coal.
The Boston Transcript, the other day had a long article on the artificial infection of noxious insects. The greater part of it is devoted to Chancellor Snow's remedy for the extermination of the chinch bug.
Give your type-writing work to C. E. Rose.
When the game of chess was first invented, the chessmen were four kings, four elephants, four horses and four rooks and sixteen pawns. There were four players and each one had eight men. Under the Persians the players were reduced to two and the second king made an advisory officer called the chancellor. Under the Eastern Empress Irene, the chancellor was changed to the name of queen. Since Empress Irene's time no change has been made in the game.
The gymnasium girls need outdoor practice.
Have your themes type-written. C. E. Rose will do the work for you.
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if you use either of the following brands of pure Winter Wheat Flour: "Head Center," soft wheat high patent; "Zephyr," hard wheat high patent. All grocers keep these brands. BOWERSOCK MILLING CO.
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Nitrous Oxide Gas Administered when desired.
Over Bell's Music Store.
845 Mass. Street,
Lawrence, Kansas.
ZUTTERMEISTER'S ICE CREAM PARLOR. Fine Coufectionery, Fresh Home-made Candies . . . and Soda Water.
709 Mass. St.
Don't wear Ready-made Clothing when you can get a TAILOR-MADE SUIT AT
McConnell's Temple of Fashion .. from .. $18.00 TO $20.00.
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Nearly twenty year's work in Lawrence proves the fact.
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The Pathlight
A beautiful, thoroughly made and
finely finished Bicycle Lamp, jolt and
cyclone proof.
Sent to any part of the country (express prepaid)
on receipt of price, $1.50. (Maybe you can buy it
of your local dealer for a little less; ask him.)
THE PLACE & TERRY MFG. CO.,
247 Centre St., New York.
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WILLIS PHOTO STUDIO.
933 MASS. ST.
Wm. Wiedemann
Oyster Parlor.
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HOME BAKERY,
J. H. JOHNSON, Prop.
West Warren St. - Lawrence, Kan.
Short Order Meals a Specialty. Fresh Confectionery and Cigars on hand.
A. J. ANDERSON,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office and residence 717 Vermont St. Telephone 124.
HERMAN JAESCHKE,
The BAKER
Nice Fresh Bread for Boarding Clubs a Specialty.
GOODS DELIVERED.
C. A. PEASE & SON,
STAPLE GROCERIES
FRESH AND SALT MEATS. 907 Mass. St. Telephone No. 141.
SHOES NEATLY REPAIRED. Good Work and Cheap.
10171-2 MASS ST. (Deaf Mute.) Second-hand Boots and Shoes bought and Sold.
O. F. HARSHMAN.
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Gives better results than any other American Company.
J. R. GRIGGS, Agent,
Lawrence. Kansas.
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909 MASSACHUSETTS STREET.
A. L. ASHBY,
No.914 Mass. St.
Telephone 16.
DENTIST,
LAWRENCE, KANSAS.
NIC KUHN. FASHIONABLE TAILOR. Prices as Cheap as any Place. 836 MASS. ST, LAWRENCE, KS.
Notary Public.
L. S. STEELE, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Abstracter of Titles REAL ESTATE AND LOAN BROKER LAWRENCE, KANSAS.
University
Students desiring to get instruction in Book-keeping Shorthand, Typewriting and Penmanship can be accommodated at the Lawrence Business College with out interfering with University work. Charges reasonable.
A. G. CONRAD, Principal.
DONNELLY BROTHERS. LIVERY, FEED & HACK STABLES
Corner New Hampshire & Winthrop Sts. Telephone No. 100.
Easter ...
... Stlyes.
WOOLF BROS.
Soft and Stiff Hats
At ABE LEVY'S.
LAUNDRY GO.
ABE LEVY, Agent. A.McMURRY,Solicitor GOODS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED.
BEAL & GODDING
KEEP THE
POPULAR LIVERY STABLE.
Telephone 139.
If you want some nice sweet Butter to lubricate that dry bread, stop at
A. K. HOGE'S,
1300 Massachusetts Street.
Telephone 40.
M. BENNETT & CO.
'OLIN BELL.
Western Distributing Agent for
Shaw Pianos,
Bay State
Russell Pianos,
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Other First Class Pianos.
Schwarzer
Mandolins and
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Easy Payments if desired.
Guitars.
Special Prices to K. U. Students. 'OLIN BELL, LAWRENCE, Ks.
DON'T FAIL
To see us before you place your Order for Spring Clothes. It will pay you.
SUITS, $12.00; TROUSERS, $4.00 and UPWARDS.
Satisfaction Guaranteed in every instance. Spring Samples now on display.
WM. BROMELSICK.
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Vol. II.
No.10.
April 10, 1896.
The Kansas University WEEKLY.
The only official and authorized weekly publication at the University of Kansas.
JOURNAL PRINTING CO.
LAWRENCE.
OPEN and ready for Business
NEW GOODS,
NEW STORE,
NEW METHODS.
All invited to attend our opening sale Saturday, April 11th.
Special sale of Mens and Boys Suits.
THE HUB CLOTHING CO. Corner Henry and Mass. Sts.
Copeland Hotel,
TOPEKA, KAN.
J. C. GORDON, OWNER AND PROPRIETOR.
WILDER BROS. Shirt Makers
AND
Gent's Furnishers.
Rules for self measurement and samples sent on application.
All measures registered for future reference.
OUR STEA LAUNDRY is fully equipped with the best machinery, and our work cannot be surpassed in the west. Agents wanted in every town.
The Komo Photo Co.
makes a special rate to students.
Remember this.
728 MASS. ST.-Only gallery on the East side of Mass. St.
CHAS. HESS, MEAT MARKET.
Choice Fresh and Salt Meats
Always on hand . . . . . . . 941 MASS. ST.
Telephone 14...
F. D. MORSE, M. D.
Residence, 1041 Tenn. Street.
Office, over Woodward's Drug Store.
Suits to Order $15 Up. Pants to Order $4 Up.
2500 STYLES.
ARTISTIC WORKMANSHIP ORIGINAL DESIGNS.
NICOLL, THE TAILOR. 9th and Main Kansas City, Mo.
GEO Davies
The Students Tailor.
Tailor.
Has the finest line of Spring and Summer Suitings to be found in the city. Prices to suit the times.
THE AMERICA...
Is without question the equal of any Bicycle on the market. All we ask is that those who contemplate purchasing a wheel call to see THE AMERICA. It has unquestioned points of superiority over any other.
FOR STRENGTH...
and beauty of design it is unsurpassed. Price as low as any other first class wheel in town. University students are especially requested to examine them.
LAWRENCE HARDWARE & IMPLEMENT CO..
F. B. HEADEN, Mgr.
718 Mass. st.
Go to the Old Reliable
GO to the Old Reliable STUDENTS' SHOEMAKER JAS. E. EDMONDSON, 915 Mass. St.
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Vol. II.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, APRIL 10, 1896.
No. 10.
Editor-in-Chief:
W. W. RENO.
Associate:
L. N. FLINT.
Literary Editor:
DON BOWERSOCK.
Associates:
J. H. PATTEN. GRACE BREWSTER.
PROF. E. M. HOPKINS.
Local Editor:
C. E. RENCH.
W. N. LOGAN, - - - - Snow Hall.
J. H. HENDERSON, - - - Exchanges.
GERTRUDE McCHEYNE, - School of Fine Arts.
W. H. H. PIATT, Law.
A. A. EWART, Athletics.
F. L. GLICK, Arts.
E. C. ALDER, Social.
Managing Editor.
J. H. ENGLE.
Associates:
W. M. FREELAND. - - - H. E. STEELE.
Shares in the Weekly one dollar each. Every student and instructor may purchase one share upon application to the Treasurer, J. E. Smith, or the secretary,C. J. Moore.
Subscription 50 cents per annum in advance,
Address all business communications to J.H. Engle, Lawrence, Kansas.
Entered at the Lawrence postoffice as second class matter.
THERE is a deplorable lack of appreciation of the view from Mount Oread. How many go about blindly, as it were, and never think of admiring the beautiful scenery on every hand. Not only in its more gorgeous summer dress but at all seasons this panorama of valleys and hills is real inspiration to one who stops a moment to drink in its beauties.
THE ALUMNI Association has appointed a committee to consider the establishing of a school of medicine in the University. The committee consists of Dr.E.G.Blair of Kansas City, the president of the association,Dr.C.J.Simmons and Fred H. Stocks. After the matter has been examined carefully from a business and other standpoints, this committee will make a report to the executive committee of the Alumni Association. This shows that at last definite, active steps are being taken to establish a medical school in the State University of Kansas. That schools of drawing,painting pharmacy and music have been developed here and a school of medicine totally neglected is inexplicable.Not twenty-five of the thousands of physicians in this state have obtained their medical training in Kansas.
Why is not golf included in our list of University sports? The game has met with great favor in the East, it is not expensive to play and there are admirable locations for links adjoining the campus. The exercise of playing golf need not be too violent for even the weakest person, as it is largely within the option of the player how hard he shall play. And moreover the exercise of the moral nature which attends the endeavour to make ball and hole meet is said to be highly beneficial.
AMONG THE needs of the University there is one which is felt by a large number of students and which could be satisfied with only a small expenditure of money. This is the need of an athletic field for girls. Such a field would be a great benefit to the young women, who are now compelled to exercise in a low, poorly ventilated room or else take the risk of being criticised by appearing on the campus in their athletic suits.
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THE GIRLS of the "Independents," are planning for the usual annual ball which has become a permanent feature of University social life. The ball will be given sometime during this month. Leap year features will doubtless contribute largely to make this ball a most interesting social event.
AN INVARIABLE characteristic of a bright student is that he comprehends an idea as soon as it is expressed. His mind is continually on the alert. The invariable characteristic of the dull student is that he grasps an idea long after the critical moment has passed. Neither characteristic is a test of actual superiority.
THE ATHLETIC association as yet has made no provision for the tennis players of the University. If base-ball and foot-ball are encouraged why not tennis? Several years ago one of the regular committees of the association was a tennis committee, but now it seems that the lovers of this sport are obliged to shift for themselves.
It is to be regretted that the meetings of the Board of Regents are not longer. As it is, they have scarcely time for the transaction of the necessary business, and only occasionally are they able to visit departments, still less often the class-room. If they could do this oftener, it would afford infinite satisfaction to every instructor and every student. Our Regents are the busiest of men, but they are men whom we should all like to meet and meet often.
WAS IT Victor Hugo who learned all that he knew by asking questions? Then how deserving of sympathy must have been his companions. Of all exasperating people the habitual question-asker is chief. Nine questions out of ten are foolish ones, and, when your acquaintance once gets the habit of asking, there seems to be nothing too simple for him to ask about. This is tiresome. But as likely as not the tenth question is one that you can not answer. And this is exasperating.
THE REVIVAL services at the rink this month are attracting a great deal of attention. Already the armory is filled to over flowing with people eager to hear Dr. Wharton, and the meetings have been in progress but a short time. Dr. Wharton is a genuine, big-hearted, wholesouled man who by interesting illustrations, pointed anecdotes and personal reminiscences holds the undivided attention of his audience until the last word has left his lips. Many students are attending his meetings. His visit to Lawrence will be productive of great good and will leave lasting results.
NEAR LONG Island, Phillips county, is a remarkable deposit of bones, fossilized and otherwise. Ordinary bison and fossil rhinoceros bones are mixed together. Among other curious things, a complete skeleton of an animal exactly resembling a deer, not over twelve inches in height was found. A jaw-bone, seven feet two inches long, of an animal resembling a horse, was also unearthed. The teeth and the grinders show the animal to have been herbivorous.
THE KANSAS Academy of Language and Literature meets again in Lawrence next Thursday Friday and Saturday. The program is an excellent one and contains the names of several University instructors and students. The first meeting Thursday evening is to be held in Unity Church and the other sessions at the University: To say that the literary people of the University will be in attendance at these meetings is almost unnecessary.
THE CLASS games of base-ball which are being arranged for the next few weeks will be very interesting. They will arouse considerable class spirit and should be well attended.
MANY HIGH School students are beginning to wonder now what college they will attend next year. If they are fully aware of the advantages offered by the University of Kansas, they will not be long in arriving at a decision.
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LITERARY.
FROM "LIFE AND LETTERS."
There have been some recent expressions of feeling about a certain gross sin against decency which I think must have had the concurrence of all right-thinking, or at-all-thinking people. This sin is so common among us, that the shame of it has attached to the American name in the mind of every alien who has visited us, and of many who have merely heard of us. I am talking, of course, of our loathsome vice of spitting in public places.
The early observers of our manners supposed this was an effect of the tobacco-chewing habit, and they hoped it would disappear with that. But tobacco-chewing, in the North at least, is almost as obsolete as snuff-taking; and yet the other offence seems as rife as ever. It is so bad that if one thinks of it, one must keep one's eyes well lifted from the pavement, or suffer a distress in walking abroad which would not afflict one in any other civilized country. In our own country I have an impression that the habit is worse in New York than elsewhere, but perhaps it is the character of our paving that renders it peculiarly obvious, though this would not account for its disgusting conspicuity at every turn. What makes it so maddeningly offensive is that it is the habit of people who would not dream of offering you an offence if they once thought of it. A quite well-dressed savage will commit this sort of nuisance a dozen times a day, and pass on ignorant of the qualms that he has inflicted, and in full conviction that he is incapable of a filthy outrage. Yet he is really a savage in what he has done, and the fact that he has done it thoughtlessly accounts for him rather than excuses him. The well-bred man, the gentleman that every American wishes to be held, is pledged to the thought of others in everything, their rights, their feelings, and if he forgets them he is so far false to his ideal of conduct. But a nasty habit of any sort is something even worse than this in the man who
idulges it; it is a shabby and shameful act of oppression which the witnesses and victims cannot resist. If a man spits in your presence, you cannot right yourself or restore the tone of your nerves by telling him he is a dirty fellow; it would not avail if you did, and perhaps in other things he is not a dirty fellow; at any rate it is not the custom to be frank with such offenders, and you must suffer in silence. His habit unhappily is the custom, especially the American custom, as all sidewalks, common stairways, and public passages bear sickening proof, and he may turn your stomach without breaking the peace; but if you reproved him for it in adequate terms you might be guilty of something actionable. He has injured and insulted you, and you have no redress. You have no recourse but to civilize him, and this, I understand from some late utterences in the press, is what the ladies are going to attempt.
Women are the chief sufferers by any breach of good manners or good morals, and they are peculiarly the sufferers from this habit, which is a breach of both. They can hardly go into the streets without bringing home some evidence of it on their garments, or enter a public conveyance without incurring the risk of a nauseous pollution from it. The savage who has put this cruel indignity, this vile and cowardly injury upon them, may be far away when it happens to them, and probably is so. But if by chance he should be at hand or within reach of their angry eyes, it is proposed that they shall fix him with an incinerating stare, and then lift their gaze significantly to the placards which appeal in many public places to gentlemen against spitting on the floor.
The measure does not seem very drastic, but it will do for a beginning. Perhaps its efficiency might be pronounced by multiplying the placards mentioned, and relanguaging them. They ought to be put up not only in all conveyances and halls, stairways and vestibules, but at every street corner and on every lamp-
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post. There ought to be let into the sidewalks at intervals of half a block, tablets of brass or marble, and instead of entreating gentlemen not to spit in a given place these ought to be mandatory and objurgatory in the highest degree. To call such ofienders gentlemen, and request their polite forbearance in a matter of such mere elementary decency, is too comical. I suppose I shall hardly live to see some offender of this sort arrested, and given his choice of cleaning up his filth or going to jail, but posterity may have this pleasure.—W. D. Howells in Harper's Weekly.
The White Carnation.
Archie had been hanging around Miss Carrick's for a long time—ever since before the company had been playing in New York—so that nobody was surprised when he appeared toward the beginning of their last evening.
Miss Carrick was ready for her first scene sometime before her cue. She had sent him word she would be, so Archie, yellow-haired, well-groomed, and graceful, threaded his way through the bustle and dust and confusion of the flies to the star's dressing room. He was good to look upon this nonchalant boy, who carried himself with such a fine scorn.
As for Miss Carrick you would turn to look at her, wherever you met her. Tall, dark, flashing, with supple curved lips and commanding eyes, she was a woman who you would imagine, ought to wear a profusion of red roses. But Miss Carrick loved white flowers, she said, and Archie wore a white carnation in his button hole.
As he made his way toward her dressing room, the door opened and the manager came out. "Of course," he said, turning on the threshold, "It is hardly my business. His father wanted him 'untangled' as he phrases it, and wrote to me about it. I will simply turn the letter over to you."
Miss Carrick was breathing quickly and her eyes flashed either from anger or pain, it was hard to tell which. "It's none of his business," she said "what the boy intends to do. He makes me out a —." "Oh come now," put in the good-natured manager, "Of course his father was interested. You understand—."
"Good evening, Mr. Mason," said Miss Carrick coldly. Then she closed the door.
Mason walked off with his hands in his pockets whistling, and Archie looked interestedly after him.
"Somebody's father wants him sent home, evidently," he said to himself. "I don't see why she should be in it, however. But it's none of my business," he concluded, as he knocked at the dressing room door.
"Is that you, Archie?" asked Miss Carrick's voice from within.
"Yes," answered Archie.
"Well," she said slowly, and her voice had a peculiar strained quality, "You may come in, I think."
Miss Carrick was superb that evening. She swept on the stage with a dignity that was regal, and the fire, passion and pathos of her acting carried the audience off its feet. Again and again she was brought before the curtain by the enthusiastic throng. At last the manager was obliged to announce that the star was very much fatigued and could respond to no more recalls.
It was through a flutter of congratulation and excitement that Miss Carrick gained her dressing room. Her maid had denied all visitors with the statement that the star wished to see no one that evening.
Miss Carrick paused a moment at the door as though getting courage to face some unwelcome thought, then erect and palely smiling she opened the door and passed within. The room was perfectly empty, but in the center of the floor lay a crumpled white carnation.
TAD.
This fine spring weather has a tendency to cause the poetically inclined student to fill his scratch tablet with short verses.
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A Peace-Maker.
Dorothy Holmes was not very pretty, but just the kind of girl most men call "attractive." She was about medium height, with soft black hair, gracious brown eyes and a ready smile. One could not explain her charm, she was not particularly stylish, yet there was that indefinable something about her which made each of seven or eight callers, ranging from Freshmen to Senior Laws, think he was the only one there in whom she was the least bit interested. She had a way of "bringing out" boys, and making them her willing slaves forever.
There was one boy in school to whom she had been particularly kind. Ned Allan had come from a small place and had had no social advantages. She saw possibilities in him, invited him to call, taught him to dance and helped him in every way she could. They were the best of friends. Their interest in each other lasted during the whole college course until, a few weeks before commencement, they quarreled at a party over a dance. It was really very silly; both of them thought the other was to blame. Both cared very much but wanted the other to think it was a matter of no importance. After that Dorothy did not speak to him on the street. He made a remark about her to a friend, who at once told her. And this did not make affairs better, so he left school without seeing her again.
That summer he and his particular friend, Jack Walker, went to Colorado together. Jack had been an old school friend but had spent the last year East. He knew of the friendship of Dorothy and Ned and was sorry it had been broken up over so trivial a thing. He was a fastidious little man, a few years older than Ned, with great confidence in his own ability as a peace-maker. They had talked over the quarrel many times, Ned always declaring that it was no fault of his and that he would never apologize, thus bringing forth from Jack an apostrophe upon the stubbornness of some people.
One day Ned had been to Colorado Springs with friends. As he got off the car that evening at Manitou, he was much surprised to see Jack coming to meet him with beaming face and elastic step.
When they were still some distance apart, Jack greeted him with, "Guess who's here!" but before Ned had time to guess or even wonder, Jack said, "Dorothy Holmes." She came this afternoon and is going to be here two days; I asked her to go to the hop tonight. You are going and you two have got to make up. Why dont you say something?"
"I hardly see where I had a chance" said Ned dryly, then added—"thanks for your interest in me, but I hardly think I'll dance this evening." They walked slowly together toward the hotel, Jack trying to fill up the silence by whistling.
That night Ned sat alone on the veranda. He usually enjoyed the dances, but he did not care to dance this evening, for some reason. Strains of music, voices and laughter came to him from the pavilion and just as he was becoming decidedly bored, he looked up and saw Jack coming toward him.
" Dorothy is charming to-night Come and dance just once with her," he said coaxingly.
"I don't want to dance with her, you know that," growled Ned, "and besides," he added slowly, "she wouldn't dancewith me,"
"Yes she would," pleaded Jack.
"Well, I'll not give her the chance to refuse me any way," replied Ned decidedly. "Just as you say, said Jack starting away, "but I asked her and she said she would dance with you, if you invited her."
"O! kind in you," Ned muttered. But after Jack disappeared, he had a desire to know if she really would dance with him. Then he thought he would look in at the window awhile. He saw Dorothy and concluded to ask for a dance, but to let her know that Jack had come to him.
He went in, greeted her stiffly,and was given a dance. As soon as the music ceased,they walked together from the pavilion to a convenient bench. They sat apart at the end of the ver-
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anda. The crickets chirped merrily outside, the hum of voices and the gay swing of a waltz, just begun, came to their ears, but in spite of the pleasures around them, the conversation between these two seemed not to be pleasant. At last he arose and as he left her he said haughtily, "I owe you no apology Miss Holmes, I am not to blame that we cannot be friends."
She was sitting alone when Jack came across to her. He could not see her face but he felt that the atmosphere was rather cold. She quietly got up, straightened herself to her full height and said, "It was very kind indeed of you Mr. Walker, to arrange this meeting with your agreeable friend—Good Night!" She walked quickly away.
He tried to speak to her but she was gone. He thrust his hands deep into his pockets with an expressive grunt, and walked slowly down the veranda.
In one of the chairs in a corner was a dark figure which rose as he came nearer. "Well?" said Ned.
"Well?" said Jack.
"Pretty mess," said Ned.
"Your own fault" returned Jack.
"Its your's, you meddler," blazed Ned. "If you had kept your infernal fingers out it might have been allright." He turned on his heel; "You're a regular old woman," he fired a parting shot.
Jack leaned heavily against a post of the veranda and emited a long low whistle. "H'm!" he said "this is pleasant.—The next time, they can do as they blamed please."
FRANCIS MOON.
The Tragic End of My First Love Affair.
I think I should never have fallen in love with Mary Brown if father had not remarked just as I was leaving home, "Now, for Heaven's sake, John, don't make a fool of yourself over the first girl you see!" This warning worked upon my imagination to such an extent that before I had been in the Algebra class a month I was nursing a promising bud of affection for a dusky-haired damsel who occupied the chair in front of me.
You don't care, I suppose, to follow the progress of my first love affair, to hear how I bought four new neckties and a pair of patent leathers the day after she let me pick up her pencil for her. How I read Livy for a week to the fellow who introduced me to her in the chapel, and changed my boarding place twice so as to command the best possible view of Mr. Brown's front door. I am ashamed to state how many pounds of Huyler's chocolates, all purchased for the object of my affection, were disposed of by my self-sacrificing room-mate, or how I missed three classes in one day while trying to raise my courage to the point of asking Mary to go to "Trilby" with me. After that night at "Trilby" our acquaintance flourished amazingly, so that shortly after Christmas I resolved to place my hand and my fortune, this latter being, by the way, entirely hypothetical, at her disposal.
By the time a fellow is a Senior he has become used to this sort of thing, but it is no fun to a Freshman. I called upon her with ardor in my heart and nervousness in my demeanor. We talked about Professor X—'s expedition to the Pole, the marvelous possibilities of the cathode ray, and whether or not Mrs. Marlborough-Smith blondined her hair. To save my life I could not lead the conversation in the direction of a carefully prepared speech, which was slowly but surely slipping away from me. Finally, throwing logical order to the winds and plunging boldly into the business of the meeting, I told her that I had something to confide which I hoped she would respect and consider. At this point she looked interested and I was moved to leaving my chair. Finding no other, however, in her immediate vicinity, I weakly retreated to my former position. "You can have no idea," I resumed, "of the torture I have suffered during the last few days. I have at last decided to put an end to it all and tell you how—" "Oh, don't feel so bad about it, Mr. Youngfellow," interrupted my divinity. "Lots of boys flunk every term. They'll let you stay and make it up, you know."
The trade in Huyler's chocolates suddenly declined, and the fellows are now trying to find out why I again changed my room so suddenly.
HELEN G. METCALF.
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LOGALS.
University Directory.
ADELPHIC LITERARY SOCIETY: Meets every Saturday at 7 in Adelphic Hall. S. J. Homer, president; O. T. Hester, secretary.
CHEMICAL SEMINARY: Meets every Thursday at 4 in the Chemistry Building. Prof. E. H. S. Bailey, director.
ECONOMIC SEMINARY: Meets every Monday at 10 in Room 15. J. F. Hall, presidsnt; Miss Martha Snow secretary.
ELECTRICAL SEMINARY: Meets every Friday at 12 in the Physics Building. W. J. Squiers, president; H. F. Cox, secretary.
HISTORICAL SEMINARY: Meets alternate Fridays at 4 in Room 16. Prof. F. W. Blackmar, director.
KENT CLUB: Meets every Saturday morning at 9 in the Law Lecture Room. E. K. Robinett, president; Oscar Schmitz, secretary.
LATIN PROSEMINARY: Meets every Monday and Wednesday in Room 4. Dr. D. H. Holmes, director; Mondays, lectures on the Roman satiracal writers by the director; Wednesdays, interpretations by the members of the proseminary.
LANGUAGE CONFERENCE: Meets alternate Fridays at 4 in Room 20. Prof. Wilson Sterling, president; R. R. Price, secretary.
MEDICAL SOCIETY: Meets alternate Fridays at 4 in the Pharmacy lecture room. F. A. Bowker, president; Miss Blanche Thoburn, secretary.
PI CLUB: Meets alternate Tuesdays at 4 in Room 24. Prof. E. Miller, president; G. R. Albers, secretary.
PHARMACEUTICAL Society: Meets alternate Fridays at 2:30. Jno Dryden, president.
SCIENCE CLUB: Meets once a month in the Physics Building. L. Page, president; H. P. Cady, secretary.
Y. M. C. A: Meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Physics Building. Rudolph Caughey, president.
Y. W. C. A: Meets every Thursday at 5 in Adelphic Hall. Miss Martha Snow, president.
Prof. A. G. Dunlap sails for America, July 29.
The Betas gave an informal hop, last Thursday.
Hebert F. Cox, engineer '97, returned Mon-
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ADELPHIC LITERARY SOCIETY: Meets every Saturday at 7 in Adelphic Hall. S.J.Homer, president; O.T. Hester, secretary.
CHEMICAL SEMINARY: Meets every Thursday at 4 in the Chemistry Building. Prof. E. H. S. Bailey, director.
ECONOMIC SEMINARY: Meets every Monday at 10 in Room 15. J. F. Hall, presidsnt; Miss Martha Snow secretary.
ELECTRICAL SEMINARY: Meets every Friday at 12 in the Physics Building. W. J. Squiers, president; H. F. Cox, secretary.
HISTORICAL SEMINARY: Meets alternate Fridays at 4 in Room 16. Prof. F. W.Blackmar, director.
KENT CLUB: Meets every Saturday morning at 9 in the Law Lecture Room. E. K. Robinett, president; Oscar Schmitz, secretary.
LATIN PROSEMINARY: Meets every Monday and Wednesday in Room 4. Dr. D. H. Holmes, director; Mondays, lectures on the Roman satiracal writers by the director; Wednesdays, interpretations by the members of the proseminary.
LANGUAGE CONFERENCE: Meets alternate Fridays at 4 in Room 20. Prof. Wilson Sterling, president; R. R. Price, secretary.
MEDICAL SOCIETY: Meets alternate Fridays at 4 in the Pharmacy lecture room. F. A. Bowker, president; Miss Blanche Thoburn, secretary.
PI CLUB: Meets alternate Tuesdays at 4 in Room 24. Prof. E. Miller, president; G. R. Albers, secretary.
PHARMACEUTICAL Society: Meets alternate Fridays at 2:30. Jno Dryden, president.
SCIENCE CLUB: Meets once a month in the Physics Building. L. Page, president; H. P. Cady, secretary.
Y. M. C. A: Meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Physics Building. Rudolph Caughey, president.
Y. W. C. A: Meets every Thursday at 5 in Adelphic Hall. Miss Martha Snow, president.
Prof. A. G. Dunlap sails for America, July 29.
The Betas gave an informal hop, last Thursday.
Hebert F. Cox, engineer '97, returned Monday after a visit of a week with his parents at Junction City.
A young lady of this burg, a graduate of the State University has recently completed something unique in the counterpane order. She has made, stuffed, and pricked 729 biscuit blocks out of the dresses of her sisters. These biscuits she has also joined together, thus forming a most beautiful decoration for a bed. The only real expense in the making of this quilt is the nerve tissue necessarily wasted. But such mental and moral discipline!—(Wellsville Gimlet.)
Prof. Carruth's class in German VI, has finished Lessing's "Nathan der Weise" and this week began the historical novel "Ekkehard," by Scheffel.
A number of University young men who attended Miss Georgia Brown's dancing school give a dance in Frazier's Hall next Monday evening.
Mr. Dana Templin, after spending a few days with friends here, left Sunday for Missouri where he is meeting with success as a civil engineer.
Messrs. O'Leary, Barber and Whitten were all out of town over Sunday but they were rather reticent as to the details of their visits.
Miss Emma Barber entertained the Thetas, last Thursday afternoon,in honor of Miss Jennie Thomas, of Emporia.
Ralph Wright, Gomer Thomas and Daniel Boone were in Baldwin Friday and Saturday.
Mr. Geo. O. Virtue '92, of Chicago University called on friends Friday and Saturday.
Mr. McCoy, Pharmacy'96, has returned to school after being out ten weeks.
Miss Jennie Thomas, of Emporia, has been visiting in the city this week.
Irving Hill spent Saturday and Sunday in Topeka.
Mr. J. O. Hall's brother was his guest during vacation.
The Thetas have issued the invitations for their party.
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The Freshman have been putting in quite regular time at base-ball practice.
Mr. Charles Grover, the father of Miss Ruth Grover 98, died last Friday morning at his home in this city.
Mr. Fred Funston is in New York signing new stock over to the old Santa Fe stock holders. He is paid $10 a day for his services.
Mr. A. St. C. Dunstan has been offered the position of editor of the Electrical Department of the South western Manufacturer. He will probably accept the offer.
The five-thousand dollar debt which has been hanging over Baker University for years was raised during the last session of the conference which was held at Baldwin.
A number of Topeka High School people were at the University Friday morning. They were on the way to Ottawa where the oratorical contest of the high schools of the State was held.
Miss Edith Manley class of '93 is married. This recalls an assertion frequently made by Miss Manley to her class-mates,—"I shall never get married and settle down to humdrum home life." You can with as much reason say to a man when he gets married-「Now you saw boards the rest of your life."
When the students of the Senior class have their commencement exercises and participate in them, the people of Lawrence fill the chapel to overflowing. When a speaker from abroad is secured to take the place of the graduate orators only a fair-sized audience is present. These two facts speak for themselves.
School of Fine Arts.
Prof. Farrel conducted the Easter services at the Presbyterian church. He himself sang a fine bass solo. Miss Mabel Fisher played the organ.
Miss Lichtenwalter assisted in the services at the Episcopal church.
Dean Green has resumed work in bills and notes with the Juniors.
Quite a number of the students went home for the few days' rest by way of preparation for the final pull of the last half term.
Law Notes.
Judge Humphrey and Prof. Green will have charge of the work in real property.
Mr. Philips was the latest acquisition to the the Junior class.
Mr. Miller of the Junior class spent the vacation in delivering temperance lectures.
Burney, the foct-ball manager, attended the State high school oratorical contest at Ottawa last week.
A. B. Bates spent the vacation in Kansas City.
"Judge" Elting will practice law in the Ozark region of Missouri.
Mr. Foresman, a sunny-tempered Senior vissited Baker, his alma mater during the Easter vacation.
Mr. Pearson makes a very competent and satisfactory clerk of the district court.
Wanted some one to restore the pictures of the reading room to a perpendicular. At present they hang at every conceivable angle.
Both the Juniors and the Seniors are having two recitations a day.
Fred Stanley attended the Republican league convention of College clubs held at Chicago, April 3rd.
The Senior class has a Beveridge.
C. R. Troxel acting as prosecuting attorney before Justice Cooper, bound over a boy twelve years old on a charge of larceny last week. J.A. Simpson and G.W. Ellis conducted the defense.
On next Wednesday, Apr. 8, in the Latin Room, Mr. C. L. Fay will interpret verses 63-90 of the first satire of Juvenal, who forms the centre of the work of the Latin Proseminary for the present term. On Monday, Apr. 13 at the same hour and place, Dr. Holmes will lecture on Horatius. Any member of the University who may be interested will be welcome.
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Snow Hall.
Dr. Williston's work on the West Indian Diptera is now being published in London. It will be a volume of about two-hundred pages containing fifteen plates.
Mr. M. Z. Kirk is investigating the mining and preparation of salt at Lyons and Hutchinson, Kansas, in the interests of the geological department. He is supplied with camera and photographic material and will secure photographs of the salt works at Hutchinson and by means of flash-lights, interior views of the salt mines at Lyons.
Dr. Willistons has recently received a consignment of insects from Mexico, which will form the material for another volume of Biologio Centralia Americana. The Doctor is the author of Volume III of the same series, issued three years ago.
Foot-ball Rules.
The meeting of the foot-ball representatives of Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Cornell and Pennsylvania in New York, was conducted in a spirit of cordiality that assures an adjustment of the complication in playing rules for next season. The delegates acted as members of a committee of the University Atheleiic Club, and did not have the power to act for their Universities without further discussion with their "constituents." The sense of the committee was decidedly in favor of the Harvard-Princton rules; which are a fair compromise between the three varying sets of regulations in operation last season. Action by this committee will be taken only by nnamious vote, and there seems small propability of serious disagreement. The committee adjourned to meet again after learning the sentiment of their respective Universities, and obtaining power to act for them. The men acting on this committee represented American foot-ball sentiment admirably, and any concerted action by them will be accepted as law by all American college-dom. This conference seems to be the beginning of a better understanding and more satisfactory relations among the leading athletic Universities. "R. K. M."
Special Offerings of Spring Clothing.
Every department comes to the front in spring attire, all that's new and nobby, and at prices which will be found to be the very lowest, a point we will always maintain.
Men's Suits that are equal in every respect to tailor made clothing at $ \frac{1}{3} $ the price. Particular attention is called to our magnificent Suits, which we are showing for $ 10.00, worth $ 15.00. We are Sole Agents for Raymond & Torwegge's Hand Made Hats. You are cordially invited to inspect the same at
STEINBERG'S COTHING STORE.
Act promptly, speak quickly or you may miss the greatest bargains of modern times. Owing to bad weather in the east this spring, trade was poor. Importers and jobbers caught with big stocks on hands. They got scared, began unloading there goods at auction at ruinous prices. We have caught on to some of these. In dress goods, ginghams, prints, carpets, etc., and are letting them out to our trade at prices unmatchable in Lawrence. Geo. Innes.
The base-ball field in Raymonds Easter window excites much amusement. The card says, "end of eighth inning, score 2 to o in favor of K. U.," and the game is with Missouri. It is hoped K. U. keeps the score down. Chickens and Easter perfumery are for sale.
An Auction Bargain for the Men.
We secured much under value 66 dozen fine madras negligee shirts. The retail price has always been not less than $1.50 each. Our auction price on this lot, choice for 75 cents each. J.B.Shearer & Co.
919 Mass. St.
The best place to buy shoes is at The Cash Shoe Store. 823 Mass. street.
J. Lucas repairs shoes neatly. 900 Warren and Mass. street.
For base-ball and athletic goods go to Smith's News Depot.
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Kansas University Jockey Club.
The directors of the Kansas University Jockey club held their annual meeting Wednesday at the University, at which the following officers were elected: President, Clyde W. Miller; secretary, Morton Snow; treasurer, Victor O. Boone, and the following standing committees appointed: On prizes—Tom Wagstaff, Chas. Fletcher, Fred Clarke, Harry Clarke and Clyde Miller. On entries A. B. Glathart, W. H. Stanley, Burney. On printing—Morton Snow, A. Corse, Schroeder. On program-V. Boone.
The club will give theit annual meet Wednesday, April 12, at Learnard's Driving Park. The following program has been arranged: Half mile bicycle handicap; K. U. Derby, Varsity cup; second heat, half mile bicycle; Senior mile mule dash, Chancellor cup; class wheelbarrow race; Faculty bicycle race; one-fourth mile dash; one-eight mile dash for two year old ponies. Bicycle races are to be under the sanction of the L.A.W.
K. U. students ride the Remington and go to the front. Wheels to rent by Enslow & Seimears, 1025 Mass.
J. Lucas repairs shoes. 900 Warren and Mass. street.
The Easter Lotus received by the Weekly the first part of this week is very neat, artistic and attractive. The cover plate designed by C.W. Traver of San Francisco, California, lends an especial charm to the external appearance of the magazine. The marginal illustrations however are not up to the usual standard. The comment in this number, which is written by Hilliard Johnson, the editor, and one of the prominent University Sophomores, is especially interesting. The editorial comment in the Lotus by the way is frequently noted with words of praise in a number of Eastern magazines. The Lotus is now a self supporting periodical and reflects great credit upon its originators. W.R.
N'T FORGET that you can get your TEXT-BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS, FINE STATIONERY. and FOUNTAIN PENS. AT HENSHAWS', 917 MASS. ST.
All kinds of type-writing done cheap by C. E. Rose, 726 Mississippi Street.
Mr. C. B. Dalton, the Baker orator, passed through the city one day last week. He has accepted the pastorate of one of the Methodist churches in Topeka.
Mr. C. A. Runold, of Dillon, has entered the Freshman class.
Prof. R. S. Saunders is a thorough and practical teacher of guitar, mandolin, banjo and zither, and will receive a limited number of pupils. Studio over 820 Massachusetts St.
Griffin the coal man sells ice.
The mother and sister of Mr. A. B. Newson will soon remove to this city from Delaware, O. They will live at 1233 Massachusetts street.
Geo. Beattie, house painter and paper hanger. 938 Mass. Street.
Ask Mr. H. F. Jones about his Fowler.
K. S. U. Bouquet tripple extract, is the most lasting, delicate and refreshing perfume on the market. For sale only at Barber Bros. Drug Store.
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Pretty girl,
Handsome boy;
Lad impassioned,
Maiden coy.
Spring of year;
Bumble-bee
Takes boy's ear
For a tree.
Boy says—Well,
Air blue smoke;
Idol shattered—
Girl's heart broke.
Mr. A. J. Weaver of Nebraska University was elected vice-president of the National College Republican League which was in session in Chicago last week. Mr Weaver will be remembered as having been in the Kansas Nebraska debate and as manager of the Nebraska University foot-ball team last year.
Special prices to clubs, on tennis goods at the University Book Store.--Formerly Field & Gibb.
Professor:—'You should have written on this subject, sir, so the most ignorant of your readers could not fail to understand you.
Sophomore:—"What part of the paper is not clear to you?" — *Ex*.
Everett & Hults have opened a fresh stock of staple and fancy groceries at the corner of Mass. and Adams Streets. They invite students and others to note their prices and quality of goods. They sell as cheap as the same class of goods can be found in any other store in the city.
Having recently established our bnsiness in Lawrence, we desire to call the attention of all students and members of the University faculty to our quality of goods and our low prices. Suits $15 upward. Morton & Wahlstrom. Tailors 831 Mass.up stairs.
(Heard at a foot-ball game.) Young lady in grand stand—"The umpire calls a 'foul', but I don't even see a feather."
One of the boys—"But you must remember that this a picked eleven. —Ex.
Griffin's telephone is No. 88. Talk to him about your coal supply.
Students buy their canes at Smith's News Depot.
For shoes go to The Cash Shoe Store. 823 Mass. street.
Griffin, the ice man sells coal.
Give your type-writing work to C. E. Rose.
Have your themes type-written. C. E. Rose will do the work for you.
Teadher: "What did Caesar do when he reached the Rhine?"
Pupil: "He proposed to Bridget-I don't know what her other name is." Ex.
Some way or another, Griffin has an immense coal trade among the students.
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Scodeule.
Manager Todd announces the following dates: April 18, Haskell at McCook Field.
" 25, Ft. Leavenworth at McCook Field. May 2, Ottawa at McCook Field.
" 9, Ft. Leavenworth at the Fort.
" II, Ottawa at Ottawa.
"23, Haskell at McCook Field.
" 30, Midland at Atchison.
June 6, Haskell at McCook Field.
It is the intention of the management to have a game every week, and the open dates will be found in the near future. June 13 is being held for Missouri. Emporia will probably come here for two games.
The base-ball men do not take as much interest in their work this year, as in former years. There does not seem to be enough energy among the men to make a real "snappy" team. It will be a sad misfortune if we allow the teams with whom we have games to win from us. We should win every game. The men should consider it their duty to win every game. We have base-ball talent if it can be worked. Every man should be out at four o'clock and work until six. If you do not want to work, quit!
We regret to announce that Lee Kaull, probably the most modest young man in the University and perhaps the best ball player, will not be able to play. Mr. Kaull has played for years on the the team known as the Biglow "White Stockings" leading them in batting for four years. He had the misfortune to receive a stone bruise on his right hand while blasting rock, and is unable to grasp a bat. Kaull would make a good coach. We suggest that he be invited to coach the team.
The Team.
The men who are playing the best ball in their positions are: Foster and Outland, catchers; Wagner, pitcher; Mitchell, first base;
Todd, second base; Blackshire, third base; Griggs and Agnew, left field; Sherham, center field; Ludlum and Burdict, short stop.
There is not much choice in the catchers. Foster, while he is playing the best game, is playing a fearfully slow game behind the bat. If he had Outland's determination and aim he would make a first-class man. Foster is a little weak on thrown balls but throws well to second. Outland on the other hand receives well but throws poorly. His hitting is above the average and that alone will perhaps give him a place in the field.
Captain Wagner has not let himself out any as yet. We may fell secure however that the pitcher's position will be taken care of. Wagner is a batter and fields his position well.
Mitchell at first is playing his third year on the team. He is not batting very well and is weak on ground balls. Practice will no doubt help him out.
Todd who played short stop last year will play second. His arm gave out last season and he could not throw from his position. The short throw from second will not tax him and he will no doubt play a good game.
Blackshire is "showing up" fairly well at third. He is weak on thrown balls and seems over anxious on ground balls. He is a superb thrower and with hard earnest practice should play a good third base.
Short stop is the stumbling block. Burdict who will probably be sub-pitcher is the strongest candidate. He is cool and if he can only cover a little bit more ground, may do very well at short stop.
Ludlum is a good player and plays a fast but erratic game. He will do better in the field.
Griggs who came up from the high school this year will probably play left field. Griggs is a good player when he does earnest work, but he forgets himself regularly and plays a "grand stand" game. This is a fault that he should at once remedy' as it is very unpopular
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with ball players. We hope that he will "buckle down" and play the game that he is capable of playing.
Sherman, who will guard Chamberlain's garden, is a fast fielder and a good base runner. He needs to be posted as to practice hours.
Right field will be given to either Outland or Ludlum. Outland is the better batter while Ludlum is the better fielder. Take your choice.
Stout is a good man wherever you put him. He will make a good catcher and will play well in the outfield. He is a heavy man and a good batter. It is probable that he will step into some position where the occupant is too lazy to work.
Class League.
SCEDULE.
April 10, I Sophomore vs. Freshmen.
“ 17, II Preparatory Medics vs. Pharmics.
“ 24, III Seniors vs. Juniors.
May 1, IV Senior Laws vs. Junior Laws.
“ 8, V Winners (II and IV).
“ 15, VI Winners (I and III).
“ 22, Winners (V and VI).
It is pretty hard to pick the winners in these
April 10, I Sophomore vs. Freshmen. " 17, II Preparatory Medics vs. Pharmics. " 24, III Seniors vs. Juniors.
May 1, IV Senior Laws vs. Junior Laws.
" 8, V Winners (II and IV).
" 15, VI Winners (I and III).
" 22, Winners (V and VI).
It is pretty hard to pick the winners in these
games but a brief survey will allow of a good guess.
The Freshmen should defeat the Sophomores; the Preparatory Medics, the Pharmics; the Seniors, the Juniors; the Junior Laws, the Senior Laws. In the semi-finals the Preparatory Medics should win from the Laws and the Freshmen from the Seniors. The Preparatory Medics should win the pennant.
The reason that the Preparatory Medics should win the pennant of the fact that they have four men on the team who will in all probability make the regular team. This should prove a great advantage. The team as it stands on paper appears to be a strong one. Stout, catcher; Clarke, pitcher; Mitchell first base; Outland, second base; Samson, third base; Todd, short stop; Kaull, left field; Crooks, second base; Ballanger or Swazey, right field.
Wagner will pitch for the Seniors, Sharp for the Juniors, Rench for the Sophomores, Stanley for the Freshmen, Clarke for the Senior Laws, Anderson for Junior Laws. The Pharmacy team is composed of pitchers.
These games will be called at four o'clock sharp.
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Maid one,
Maid won,
Made one. -Ex.
We keep constantly on hand a full line of all the leading toilet preperations for ladies' use. Barber Bros., Druggists.
The best toilet soap for 10 cts. is Robinsons Oat meal and Glycerine. Try it, Leis Drug Co.
Buy our tooth Brushes from the Lei's Drug Co. Good quality and low prices.
"Did your daughter have any trouble with her French while you were abroad?"
"Not a bit. It was the natives' French that bothered her." Ex.
The finest line of tailor's samples in the City can be seen at Weber's. Suits, $16.00 and upwards. The best of work guaranteed.
A. Weber, the tailor, has moved his establishment to 733 Mass. St. up stairs.
Paper by the pound and cut to any size at J. S. Boughton's 1027 Mass. St.
"I hear Tom left college on account of his eyes." "Yes he could not see his way clear to go through."—Ex.
Buy your stationery supplies at J. S. Boughton's 3rd. door North of Watkins Bank.
— "I say stranger," whispered a western man, who had strayed into an uptown theater where the play of "Romeo and Juliet" was going on, "I can't make head nor tail of this thing. What's the name of the play, anyhow?"
"Romeo and Juliet."
"Well, if I'd known that," said the disgusted westerner, "I wouldn't have come in. I understood the felier at the door to say it was something about Omaha Joliet."—Harlem Life.
The final trial debate preliminary to the Kansas-Nebraska contest was held in University Hall last night. The question debated was: "Resolved, That the Initiative and Referendum should be introduced into our system of government after the manner of the law in Switzerland." The affirmative was represented by Mr. Arthur McMurray,Mr.B.B.McCall and Mr.Geo.Kingsley,jr.and the negative by Mr.R.L.Netherton,Mr.S.J.Homer and U.S. Guyer.The judges,Hon. Geo.Innes,Mr.Prof F.W.Blackmar and Judge James Humphrey awarded first place to Mr.McCall,second to Mr.McMurray and third to Mr.Guyer with honorable mention for Mr. Kingsley. The debate was very interesting and spirited.
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Commencing today there will be a deep cut in Photo prices, for a short time, at either of Shane's galleries.
Mrs. Shane is the artist at the old home gallery while Capt. J.B. will operate the Iron Clad, on south Massachusetts street. All work to be on better and higher priced goods than any used in Lawrence, and finished as fine as you desire. Satisfaction is guaranteed.
It is worth your while to save money these hard times and at the same time get just what you want—good work.
Look this up promptly as the offer will not be extended.
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A tonic for those who are back in their studies—ketchup.
It is one of the beautiful compensations of this life that no one can sincerly try to help another without helping himself-Ex.
If you are sick call on the Leis Drug Co. We have the stuff that will make you well.
Miss May Cook, '97, and Miss Anna Miller, '97, spent the spring vacation at Leavenworth. "I've used my head-light. sir," she said "And found that you'r light-headed."—Ex.
Snubbins: (upon leaving college) "Professor: I am indebted to you for all I know."
Profesor: Dont mention such a trifle."—Ex.
Will C. Atchison, '98, received a visit last week from his father and mother Mr. and Mrs. W.E.Atchison of Wichita.
The meagreness, this week, of the local news department is in itself a rare compliment to our local editor. His vacation is unexpectedly prolonged by illness at his house.
The Spring Oratorical Contest will be held Wednesday evening, April 29. All who are expecting to enter must hand three printed copies to A. McMurray or B.B.McCall by April 20. Orations not to exceed two thousand words. B.B.MCALL, President.
Yankee Doodle went to class Depending on his pony;
The student body rose en masse And stopped the ceremony.
—College Transcript.
Little Johnhy had a mirror
But he ate the back all off.
Thinking rashly in his terror
This would cure his whooping cough.
Not long after, Johnny's mother,
Weeping, said to Mrs. Brown.
"Twas a chilly day for Johnny
When the me cury went down."
—Princeton Tiger.
A column and one half write-up of the University of Kansas by a K. U. student appeared in one of the Brown county papers of recent date.
"Have you anything to say before we eat you?" said the king of the Cannibal Isle to the missionary.
"I have." was the reply. "I want to talk to you on the advantages of a vegetable diet."
Prof L.I. Blake returned monday from Wichita, where he delivered a lecture on the Roentgen ray. He was accompanied by H. V. Shroeder who assisted him in his experiments.
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THE PLACE & TERRY MFG. CO.,
247 Centre St., New York.
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F.B.ROBINSON'S MADE TO MEASURE PANTS ARE THE B
If the rest of the sign were written it would say "are the best for the money made anywhere." Our Special $5 made to order Pants and $20 and $25 Dress Business Suits are as finely tailored, stylish perfectly fitting Garments as can be found anywhere at any price.
F. B. ROBINSON TAILORING CO.
824 Deleware St., Kansas City.
PANTS $3.50.
SUITS 15.00.
AWRENGE TAILORING COMPANY,
B. H. WOERMAN, Manager.
Every Garment Strictly Lawrence Made. Cleaning and Repairing Done.
Over Thudium Eros., Meat Market.
Students
Will find a good place to trade for BOOTS and SHOES
At Mason's.
When in Kansas City go to___
DORNSIFE'S
Restuarant Lunch Room.
819 Main Street.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
Eye
HESTER
★ ★ OPTICIAN AND JEWELER.
Optical department in charge of a graduate of THE CHICAGO OPATHALMIC COLLEGE. Latest methods used in examining and correcting errors of refraction Satisfaction guaranteed. 831 Mass. Street.
WILLIS
WILLIS PHOTO STUDIO.
933 MASS. ST.
Wm. Wiedemann
米
Oyster Parlor.
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Fine Confections.
HOME BAKERY,
J. H. JOHNSON, Prop.
West Warren St.- Lawrence, Kan.
Short Order Meals a Specialty. Fresh Confectionery and Cigars on hand.
A. J. ANDERSON, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office and residence 717 Vermont St. Telephone 124.
HERMAN JAESCHKE,
Nice Fresh Bread for Boarding Clubs a Specialty.
GOODS DELIVERED.
The BAKER
C. A. PEASE & SON,
STAPLE GROCERIES
FRESH AND SALT MEATS.
907 Mass. St. Telephone No. 141.
SHOES NEATLY REPAIRED. Good Work and Cheap.
O. F. HARSHMAN.
1017 1-2 MASS ST. (Deaf Mute.)
Second-hand Boots and Shoes bought and Sold.
THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE
Gives better results than any other American Company.
J. R. GRIGGS, Agent,
Lawrence, ]
EDWARD BUMGARDNER, M. D., D. D. S.
$ \therefore $ $ \therefore $ DENTIST $ \therefore $ $ \therefore $
909 MASSACHUSETTS STREET.
A. L. ASHBY,
No. 914 Mass. St.
Telephone 16.
DENTIST,
LAWRENCE, KANSAS.
NIC KUHN.
FASHIONABLE TAILOR.
Prices as Cheap as any Place.
836 MASS. ST, LAWRENCE, KS.
Notary Public.
L. S. STEELE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Abstracter of Titles,
REAL ESTATE AND LOAN BROKER,
LAWRENCE, KANSAS.
University
Students desiring to get instruction in Book-keeping Shorthand, Typewriting and Penmanship can be accommodated at the Lawrence Business College with out interfering with University work. Charges reasonable.
A. G. C0NRAD, Principal.
DONNELLY BROTHERS LIVERY, FEED & HACK STABLES
Corner New Hampshire & Winthrop Sts. Telephone No.100.
HARRIS GRIP BACK
SEE MY
NORTH
WINDOW
SUSPENDERS
SALE.
Best things for the Money Ever Shown.
Now ON. ___
ABE LEVY.
WOOLLE BROSE
LAUNDRY GO.
LAUNDRY GO.
ABE LEVY, Agent. A. McMURRY, Solicitor. GOODS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED.
BEAL & GODDING
KEEP THE
POPULAR LIVERY STABLE.
Telephone 139.
If you want some nice sweet Butter to lubricate that dry bread, stop at
A. K. HOGE'S,
1300 Massachusetts Street.
Telephone 40.
THE PINWOOD PIANO
'OLIN BELL,
Western Distributing Agent for
Shaw Pianos,
Russell Pianos,
Other First Class Pianos.
Bay State Washburn Schwarzer
Easy Payments if desired.
Mandolins and Guitars.
PIANOS TO RENT.
Special Prices to K. U. Students.
OLIN BELL, LAWRENCE, Ks.
DON'T FAIL
To see us before you place your Order for Spring Clothes. It will pay you.
SUITS, $12.00; TROUSERS, $4.00 and UPWARDS.
Satisfaction Guaranteed in every instance. Spring Samples now on display.
W M. BROMELSICK.
240 ABTRA PER ASPERA
E E Brown
Vol. II.
No.11.
April 17, 1896.
The Kansas University WEEKLY.
The only official and authorized weekly publication at the University of Kansas.
JOURNAL PRINTING CO.
LAWRENCE.
A. J. ANDERSON, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office and residence 717 Vermont St. Telephone 124.
DR. W. S. BUNN, M. D. Physician and Surgeon
OFFICE-Corner Warren and New Hampshire Sts. Telephone 195. WALNUT PARK PRIVATE HOSPITAL,Telephone 44. Office Hours,2 to 4 P.M.
F. D. MORSE, M. D.
Residence, 1041 Tenn. Street. Office, over Woodward's Drug Store.
J. W. O'BRYON, D.D.S., DENTIST.
Nitrous Oxide Gas Over Bell's Music Store 845 Mass. Street, Administered when desired. Lawrence, Kansas.
EDWARD BUMGARDNER, M. D., D. D. S.
$ \therefore $ $ \therefore $ DENTIST $ \therefore $ $ \therefore $
909 MASSACHUSETTS STREET.
A. L. ASHBY,
DENTIST,
No. 914 Mass. St.
Telephone 16. LAWRENCE, KANSAS.
EYE
HESTER
ESTABLISHED 1878.
★ ★ OPTICIAN AND JEWELER.
Optical department in charge of a graduate of THE CHICAGO OPATHALMIC COLLEGE. Latest methods used in examining and correcting errors of refraction. Satisfaction guaranteed. 831 Mass. Street.
University
Students desiring to get instruction in Book-keeping Shorthand, Typewriting and Penmanship can be accommodated at the Lawrence Business College with out interfering with University work. Charges reasonable.
A. G. C0NRAD, Principal.
CHAS. HESS,
Choice Fresh and Salt Meats 941 MASS. ST.
Always on hand . . . . .
Telephone 14...
MEAT MARKET.
Copeland Hotel,
TOPEKA, KAN.
J. C. GORDON, Owner and Proprietor.
Notary Public.
L. S. STEELE, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Abstracter of Titles REAL ESTATE AND LOAN BROKER LAWRENCE, KANSAS.
DONNELLY BROTHERS.
LIVERY, FEED & HACK STABLES
Corner New Hampshire & Winthrop Sts. Telephone No. 100.
C. A. PEASE & SON STAPLE GROCERIES
FRESH AND SALT MEATS.
907 Mass. St. Telephone No. 141.
HOME BAKERY,
J. H. JOHNSON, Prop.
West Warren St. - - Lawrence, Kan.
Short Order Meals a Specialty. Fresh Confectionery and Cigars on hand.
THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE
Gives better results than any other American Company.
J. R. GRIGGS, Agent,
Lawrence. Kansas.
SHOES NEATLY REPAIRED.
Good Work and Cheap.
1017 1-2 MASS ST.
O. F. HARSHMAN.
(Deaf Mute.)
Second-hand Boots and Shoes bought and Sold.
THE AMERICA...
Is without question the equal of any Bicycle on the market. All we ask is that those who contemplate purchasing a wheel call to see THE AMERICA. It has unquestioned points of superiority over any other.
FOR STRENGTH..
and beauty of design it is unsurpassed. Price as low as any other first class wheel in town. University students are especially requested to examine them.
LAWRENCE HARDWARE & IMPLEMENT CO.,
F. B. HEADEN, Ngr.
718 Mass. Nt.
Go to the Old Reliable
STUDENTS' SHOEMAKER,
JAS. E. EDMONDSON, 915 Mass. St.
F.B.ROBINSON'S MADE TO MEASURE PANTS ARE THE BE
If the rest of the sign were written it would say "are the best for the money made anywhere." Our Special $5 made to order Pants and $20 and $25 Dress Business Suits are as finely tailored, stylish, perfectly fitting Garments as can be found anywhere at any price.
F. B. ROBINSON TAILORING CO.
824 Deleware St., Kansas City.
GEO. Davies
The Students
Tailor.
Has the finest line of Spring and Summer Suitings to be found in the city. Prices to suit the times.
When in Kansas City go to-
DORNSIFE'S
Restuarant Lunch Room.
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819 Main Street.
SUITS 15.00.
PANTS $3.50.
LAWRENGE TAILORING COMPANY.
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B. H. WOERMAN, Manager.
Every Garment Strictly Lawrence Made. Cleaning and Repairing Done.
Over Thudium Bros., Meat Market.
Students
Will find a good place to trade for BOOTS and SHOES
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At Mason's.
WELL BRED!
WELL FED!
WELL BRED!
ELL FED!
YOU WILL BE BOTH
if you use either of the following brands of pure Winter Wheat Flour: "Head Center," soft wheat high patent; "Zephyr," hard wheat high patent. All grocers keep these brands. BOWERSOCK MILLING CO.
ZUTTERMEISTER'S ICE CREAM PARLOR.
Fine Coufectionery, Fresh Home-made Candies . . . and Soda Water.
709 Mass. St.
Don't wear Ready-made Clothing when you can get a
TAILOR-MADE SUIT AT
McConnell's Temple of Fashion
...from...
$18.00 TO $60.00.
NIC KUHN.
FASHIONABLE TAILOR. Prices as Cheap as any Place.
836 MASS. ST,
LAWRENCE, KS.
WILLIS
PHOTO STUDIO.
933 MASS. ST.
Suits to Order $15 Up. Pants to Order $4 Up.
2500 STYLES.
ARTISTIC WORKMANSHIP ORIGINAL DESIGNS.
NICOLL, THE TAILOR. 9th and Main Kansas City, Mo.
Wm. Wiedemann
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Oyster Parlor.
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Fine Confections.
HERMAN JAESCHKE,
Nice Fresh Bread for Boarding Clubs a Specialty.
The BAKER
GOODS DELIVERED.
WILDER BROS. Shirt Makers
AND Gent's Furnishers.
Rules for self measurement and samples sent on application.
All measures registered for future reference. OUR STEAM LAUNDRY is fully equipped with the best machinery, and our work cannot be surpassed in the west. Agents wanted in every town.
University Directory.
ADELPHIC LITERARY SOCIETY: Meets every Saturday at 7 in Adelphic Hall. S.J.Homer, president; O.T. Hester, secretary.
CHEMICAL SEMINARY: Meets every Thursday at 4 in the Chemistry Building. Prof. E. H. S. Bailey, director.
ECONOMIC SEMINARY: Meets every Monday at 10 in Room 15. J. F. Hall, presidsnt; Miss Martha Snow secretary.
ELECTRICAL SEMINARY: Meets every Friday at 12 in the Physics Building. W. J. Squiers, president; H. F. Cox, secretary.
HISTORICAL SEMINARY: Meets alternate Fridays at 4 in Room 16. Prof. F. W. Blackmar, director.
KENT CLUB: Meets every Saturday morning at 9 in the Law Lecture Room. E.K.Robinett, president; Oscar Schmitz, secretary.
LATIN PROSEMINARY: Meets every Monday and Wednesday in Latin Room at 4. Dr.D.H.Holmes, director; Mondays, lectures on the Roman satirical writers by the director; Wednesdays, interpretations by the members of the proseminary.
LANGUAGE CONFERENCE: Meets alternate Fridays at 4 in Room 20. Prof. Wilson Sterling, president; R. R. Price, secretary.
MEDICAL SOCIETY: Meets alternate Fridays at 4 in the Pharmacy lecture room. F. A. Bowker, president; Miss Blanche Thoburn, secretary.
PI CLUB: Meets alternate Tuesdays at 4 in Room 24. Prof. E. Miller, president; G. R. Albers, secretary.
PHARMACETICAL Society: Meets alternate Fridays at 2:30. Jno Dryden, president.
SCIENCE CLUB: Meets once a month in the Physics Building. L. Page, president; H. P. Cady, secretary.
Y. M. C. A: Meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Physics Building. Rudolph Caughey, president.
CIVIL ENGINEERING SOCIETY: Meets every Thursday at 4 o'clock in Room 35. A.M.Meyers, president; Cecil Haggart, secretary.
Y. W. C. A: Meets every Thursday at 5 in Adelphic Hall. Miss Martha Snow, president.
GREEK SYMPOSIUM: Meets alternate Thursdays at 3 o'clock, in Room 20. Dr. A.M.Wilcox, director.
The Kansas University Weekly.
Vol. II.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, APRIL 17, 1896.
No.11.
Editor-in-Chief:
W. W. RENO.
Associate:
L. N. FLINT.
Literary Editor DON BOWERSOCK.
J. H. PATTEN. GRACE BREWSTER. PROF. E. M. HOPKINS.
Local Editor:
C. E. RENCH.
Associates:
W. N. LOGAN, - - - - Snow Hall.
J. H. HENDERSON, - - - Exchanges.
GERTRUDE MCHEYNE, - School of Fine Arts.
W. H. H. PIATT, - Law.
A. A. EWART, - Athletics.
F. L. GLICK, - Arts.
E. C. ALDER, - Social.
Managing Editor.
J. H. ENGLE.
Associates:
V. M. FREELAND. - - - H. E. STEELE.
Shares in the Weekly one dollar each. Every student and instructor may purchase one share upon application to the Treasurer, J. E. Smith, or the secretary,C.J.Moore. Subscription 50 cents per annum in advance. Address all business communications to J.H. Engle, Lawrence, Kansas.
Entered at the Lawrence postoffice as second class matter.
A PROMINENT candidate for clerk of the District Court in Douglass county is G. W. Ellis. Mr. Ellis has been a student in the University for five years, is capable, energetic and well qualified to fill the position which he seeks to hold. He has obtained his education entirely through his own efforts and merits the consideration and attention of the voters of Douglas county.
It is very difficult to give the exact meaning of the term pleasure. It has a different signification in the mind of every person. Pleasure to a society girl means a dance, crowds of admirers, entrancing music and a spring floor. Pleasure to a school-boy means tying a tin can to a dog's tail and in exultant glee watching the dog as he dashes yelping down the street. Pleasure to an astronomer means the discovery of a new comet in far off telescopic space; by a man of an enquiring mind it may be found in a curiously formed rock, a foot-print upon a rock buried for ages beneath the surface of the earth. Pleasure to a philosoper, a modern philosopher, a young philosopher, means "liking nothing, dispersing everything and proving everyone a simpleton except himself." Pleasure to a beggar means a half eagle in his hand by mistake for a nickle.
WHETHER IT is the commanding situation of our University buildings or the beautiful scenery embracing valley and hill, wood, brook, river, meadow and town, the visitor to Mount Oread does not leave it without an ardent desire to visit again the leading educational institution in Kansas. There are other Universities in the world and even in the United States which have reached a higher plane of development than our own, which have attractions peculiar to their location and management, yet none of them are more attractive upon a first visit than the University of Kansas.
THE JOCKEY club organized by students of the University the other day is arousing great enthusiasm in Lawrence as well as in the University. It promises to give interesting races in the near future.
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A SUNNY temper makes beauty entrancing, knowledge delightful, and learning inviting. It also makes sickness, pain and extreme poverty more endurable, and makes homeliness attractive.
PLEASURE TO a woman, is said to be the last word in an argument. Pleasure to the student, is in a sense of advancement, a genuine appreciation of the world in its various phases. Pleasure like life is what we make it.
TOO FREQUENTLY the wail is heard from college newspaper men that there is no news. But there is always an abundance of interesting things ready to be noted in print if they are only discovered. As a rule a statement by a reporter that news is scarce is nothing more than a confession of his inability to find it.
THE ONLY true enduring happiness for any person is found in the consciousness of his own virtue. The applause of the world, wealth, social, political and intellectual distinction are mere dross unless accompanied with spotless character. The man possesing the former and not the latter may to all appearances be happy but there is a worm knawing at his heart.
It is very gratifying to learn that the attendance at the University for this year is already 895 and will probably exceed 900 before this semester closes. Next year, at the usual rate of increase the University will have 1,000 students. When we have reached the 1,000 mark, the University in point of numbers as well as equipment and instruction can truly be considered one of the greatest schools of advanced learning in America.
THE UNIVERSITY has its political clubs, fraternities and Y. M. C. A., the prototypes of which are to be found in the grown up world. But there is one institution not to be found here and the need of which will be at once apparent. This is the Salvation Army. A hall parade and tambourine service every morning would not fail to interest those who persistently fail to attend chapel. Let some Boothe arise!
THE EARLIEST account of the far-famed Phoenix is given by Herodotus, the father of history. The story of the Phoenix briefly told is this:—When a Phoenix dies another soon after springs up out of his ashes. The foundation for this story probably rests on the following foundation. When a high priest built a temple in Heliopolis, Egypt, like the temple at Jerusalem, and had just kindled a fire on an altar for sacrifice, a bird flew suddenly before him, fell into the fire, and was burned to ashes. The ashes were kept safely for some time, and within three days a little worm was noticed within them which at last took the form of a bird and flew into the wilderness. The explanation is, that an eagle attracted by the offering on the altar, fell into the fire and was consumed. Later a worm was found in the ashes which at last took the shape of a bird—perhaps a butterfly—and flew away. This was enough to originate the wonderful story of the Phoenix.
THE ice in the Antarctic ocean has been piling up for ages. This ice too extends hundreds of miles north from the south pole. A cruise was made along this icy continent for 300 miles without finding an opening or even a fissure where a landing could be made. A perpendicular cliff of ice several hundred feet high continually greeted the eye until at last the attempt to land was given up. The Antarctic ocean is a very large ocean and consequently millions and millions of tons of ice can readily accumulate there. The theory is believed by many that the glacial period in North America was caused by a heavy accumulation of ice at the south pole, and the shifting of the earth's axis thereby.
THE ATTENDANCE at the base ball games from present indications will be large, and it should be. Students on a base or foot ball field with interests in common form friendships in a short time which otherwise frequently take a long time to establish.
A GYMNASIUM for the girls is one of the most pressing needs of the University.
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LITERARY.
What is Love?
What is Love?
Born in passion, fed with smiles,
Cradled in a maiden's eyes,
Fleeting moments it beguiles;
As unbounded as the skies,
This is Love—is Cupid's Love.
W. S. C.
A Maryland Episode.
We had been sitting on the bank in the hammock which swung between two trees at the top of the slope, discussing the probabilities of our going sailing that evening. The low round moon was rising at our backs, though the daylight had as yet, barely begun to fade. The river which was really an arm of the bay, rippled and dimpled in the swift light breeze that swayed the grass on the lawn and blew her soft little curls into my pretty cousin's dark eyes.
"To tell the truth, Maisie," I said, "I don't believe he'll come. You know that "our Willie" has taken us, now, for three weeks every time he has been down from Baltimore. It's really the turn of the Lowndes girls."
"Yes," answered my cousin, wrinkling her straight brows. "But still."
"While there's breeze there's hope, you think. I'll tell you what," I went on, "let's toss a penny. Heads he comes, tails he does not. One, two, three, tails, he doesn't! He isn't coming, Maisie. Shall we weep?"
"What nonsense!" said my cousin, with an attempt at dignity. "You may, if you wish, I won't. Besides, pennies don't always tell the truth. Remember the day we tossed to see who would put the row boat away and you had to do it in spite of winning."
"I remember," I groaned, and I did very well, indeed. For the tide was out, and there was a gap of a foot and a half below the rollers and the water over which the boat had to be lifted. "And I also remember that it was because Willie came to see you. He has an extremely unpleasant way of dropping in to confound my calculations. But I'll back the penny this time. If he comes, I do penance by going off in the bow of the boat, like a figger head."
"You're getting silly, now," remarked Maisie crushingly, "You won't do any such thing."
"No, because he won't come." I started to retort, but broke off suddenly with my eyes fixed on the river. Slowly, gracefully out of Bartlett's cove slipped the sail-boat, the movements of which we had been discussing. Swiftly she curved like a great white bird and began to tack up the river, unmistakably up toward us.
"Well," I observed, plaintively, "I always did enjoy sitting in the bow of a boat any how."
"Our Willie" as we had named Will Bartlett, (though for the last week or so I had begun to have serious doubts as to the propriety of the name on my lips), this exceedingly eligible young Marylander was an attractive, clean-limbed, yellow-headed fellow, and I groaned in spirit as I watched him help Maisie into the boat and noticed what a fine pair they made.
But I remembered my vow. "Mr.Bartlett," I said, "I am going sailing on just two conditions. One of these is, that you will let me sit up in front of the mast for the whole time. Mr. Chapman never will and I am consumed with a great desire to do it."
"You shall do just as you wish, Miss L—" said Willie, smiling down tolerantly upon me. Willie always smiled tolerantly upon me. He remembered that I had a very pretty cousin.
"Very well," I ran on. "And the other condition is that you will make Maisie see the lady in the moon. She presents an actually phenomenal blindness to that personage, and I have explained and pointed out until I'm 'clean wore up,' as Aunt Dilsey says."
Of course, Willie acceded at once. Who wouldn't? So we were soon speeding down the river, "wing-and-wing" before the wind. I was supremely happy in my place. The roll of
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white foam that piled and parted before the prow of the boat, the swift bounds over the low waves, and the charm of the river, and the shore with its genial and hospitable homes delighted me.
But after while, I began to wonder about my companions. What was the matter with them? I resolved to go and find out. I crept silently the length of the boat to the sail, then slowly and cautiously I poked my head round the edge I thought I would see what was making them so quiet, and I saw.
"I was an idiot, in the first place," I mused, "to ask him to show her the lady in the moon. That was very dangerous. But, however, it's all done now, and I had better go back and sit down."
I knew it was no concern of mine what happened behind the sails.
So I just went back and sat down in the prow. TAD.
Told in a Smoking Car.
"Speaking of scraps," said an imposing gentleman in a silk hat, arranging one knee with the greatest nicety across the other, while the passengers within hearing distance turned an attentive ear in his direction. "I was once involved in a curious and embarrassing scrape myself. It was three years ago, when I was making a professional tour through California. Hypnotist, you know," drawing forth his card which he presented to the gentleman in the next chair, while the attention of his auditors deepened perceptibly. "I had been giving a lecture in a small town a score or two of miles up the valley from Sacramento, and as is my custom on such accasions, called upon my audience for hypnotic subjects. Among the young men who presented themselves upon the stage, I chose a remarkably sensitive, responsive young fellow, who lent himself most willingly and satisfactorily to my service. At the close of my entertainment, I imposed, as is also my custom, upon my subjects, the performance of a task on the following afternoon. In this instance the task involved a trip to the nearest
town seven miles distant.
"As I impressed my command upon him I was aware of suppressed mirth among the young men upon the stage, and a rustle of disapproval in certain groups in the audience. Being anxious to catch a ten o'clock train for San Francisco, I awakened my subject, briefly expressed my thanks to the audience, and hurrying from the stage to a waiting hack, was soon in the train.
"Last week I was coming down the steps of the 'Tabor Grand' in Denver, when a gentleman stopped and introducing himself, asked if I remembered my subject at L-. You did me a shabby trick; Professor H-,' he continued; 'I suppose you did not know I was to have been married the afternoon following your lecture in our town. Well, you can imagine the feelings of the young lady, when, instead of appearing at the time appointed for the ceremony, I hired a livery rig and started for N-. It took me three years to fix it up with her." H.G.METCALF.
A Summer's Afternoon.
On a broad shaded street there is a large white house, with wide porches and much shrubbery about it giving it a general air of "hamliness," very attractive to the passer-by. One hot summer afternoon while lying in a hammock on the porch of the opposite house where I had arrived only that morning, I saw a tall, slender girl saunter out from the open door into the cool garden, swing her hammock and make herself comfortable. She had a book, but she did not touch it as she lay motionless, looking up into the dark foliage above her. At intervals she sat up and looked anxiously down the road, then settled back for another dream, absolutely quiet except that once in a while I caught a glimpse of a slippered foot moving nervously up and down, tapping the ground.
At last I noticed a man coming down the road, but not from the direction in which the girl had been watching. As he came nearer I saw that he was a tall athletic looking young
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fellow and that he entered my neighbor's gate and went straight towards the hammock. The girl did not see him until he was very near, then she arose from the hammock, dropping her book, made a movement towards him with outstretched hands, then stepped back and drawing herself up proudly gave him a slight bow and motioned him to a settee. He seemed to accept the suggestion somewhat reluctantly, but seated himself and began twirling his hat uneasily, while the girl sat up stiffly in her hammock. Only a gesture now and then showed that they were talking. Once the girl threw out her hands towards him and then the young fellow got up abruptly and strode angrily back and forth under the trees, then threw himself on the grass for a moment, when he arose and took his seat again.
A long time now passed quietly; they were evidently deep in conversation, when suddenly the young man's attitude changed, he jumped up and stood tall and straight before the girl, who leaned back in the hammock looking up at him. He shook his head, turned and walked slowly half way to the gate, then he turned and went quickly back to her for a moment, then started away again, on he went, dejectedly, with his head bowed and his hands deep in his pockets. The girl watching him made no movement until he reached the gate and had half opened it. Then she left the hammock, uttered a low cry, the young man turned eagerly,—and at that moment I heard some one from behind me calling, "Jane, Jane do come here!" and I saw no more. H. P.
The Tramp's Story.
"Once when I was down in Kentucky," said the little dark man in the shabby clothes, puffing a cloud of smoke through his bristly whiskers, "I came one night to a big plantation, and crawled up into a barn loft to sleep. I stretched out on the hay and dozed off in a minute, but along in the middle of the night I was woke up by a dog barkin'. He was fastened to a corner of the barn, and I could hear him tugging at his chain, and I laid there sort
of half dreamin' and listenin'. Well in a minute I heard a woman talkin' real low and sweet to the dog and pretty soon he got quiet. Then I heard a gate swing and then a horse whinnied somewhere down the road that run off through the woods.
"I was pretty well awake now and it wasn't long till I heard somebody come down the road from the house. I got up and peeked out the loft window. It wasn't very dark, and I could see a man standin' by the barn and listenin,' and then he started off down towards the gate. He had somethin' in his hand that looked like a gun. I went and laid down again and tried to to sleep but it wasn't ten minutes till heard two shots down the road and right afterwards an awful scream.
"I began to think somethin' was up, so I crept over and looked out of the window again. I couldn't see anything at first but pretty soon somebody was comin' up the road. They come along by the barn and then I could see it was a man and a woman. The man had a gun in one hand and had hold of the woman with the other. She was cryin' and groanin'; they went into the house and I heard him bolt the door.
"By that time I was gettin'scared and I climbed down out of the loft and started down the road. When I got about a quarter of a mile I saw somethin' lyin' in the road, and as I come up to it I saw it was a man. I stooped down and put my hand on his chest but there wasn't any signs of life. He was a fine lookin' young fellow, and dressed fine, but he was stone dead. His horse was standin' there tied to a tree.
"There wasn't any use of my stayin' around, so I just kept on down the road and didn't lose any time gettin' over the line into Indiana."
L. N. F.
A Passing Thought. BY J.W.HULLINGER.
Speaking of some conventional absurdities recalls the peculiar sensation caused by watching two society ladies kiss. How the cold chills do start as we behold the two mouths narrow down to the smallest possible compass, as if the point of contact must vary, directly as the square root of their affections, and inversely as the number of times the process is repeated.
I would see some good in all things. Let me therefore commend the mathematical precision, though lamenting the sad waste of good material.
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EXCHANGES.
The Washburn Reporter advertises literal translations.
The Govenor of Utah has vetoed a bill authorizing private institutions of learning to confer degrees.
The Southwestern Collegian is to be edited alternately by representatives of the rival literary societies.
The Debating Club of the University of Colorado is arranging for a systematic study of the theory of debate.
Bryn Mawr, as well as Wellesley, is to have an athletic field. It will contain grounds for golf, tennis, basket-ball and a bicycle track; and will be arranged so that in cold weather it can be flooded for skating.-Ex. You heard what Mrs. Clark said about our field.
The time will soon be here when the sweet girl graduate raises her lilly white arms and in accents bold and with seraphic grace proclaims: "All along the untrodden paths of the future we see the hidden footprints of an unseen hand."
—Abilene Reflector.—Not with us.
The University of Michigan has a presentation of Julius Caesar by men who have attained success in oratory; a victory over Chicago in the joint debate on a graduated property tax; a plan to require the degree A. B. before students commence the study of Medicine; and an especially fine April 1 edition of the daily by the women students.
One of the principle topics of interest at M. S. U. is the joint debate to be held between Missouri and Arkansas on the Free Coinage question. In fact joint debates are occupying much attention at this season among colleges all over the country. Harvard has been generally recognized as the leader in this field, and her reputation, sustained by the recent victory over Princeton, is no small item in the claim to first place among American Universities. Moral:Push along the Kansas Nebraska debate.
This spring weather must soon lead to pleasures piscatoral, so we think it well to publish a few suggestions from the scholarly and scientific article, Fishin', in College Life: When you see a fish in the water don't jump in after it. Students should never take a spoon-hook along when having a fishing party. If your line gets tangled have patience; if caught in a tree cut the tree down; if your hook gets snagged in a log under the water dip out the water.
In the March number of the paper from one of the newer denominational colleges of the state, there is what seems to us like a serious error. It is made in boasting of their English Department as compared with similar departments of other institutions, the judgment being based on the publication of an extensive curriculum.
Among our new exchanges the Southwestern University Monthly of Georgetown, Texas, has one of the few articles on X-rays in which there is any really creditable scientific discussion of the subject. But the same paper condescends to publish a scathing denunciation of that Ohio firm that advertises the ready made orations.
Among the things most commented on by our exchanges are: Oxford and Cambridge still refuse to grant degress to women; and the University of Paris has consented to admit foreigners on favorable terms.
Our Baker friends have been holding a good "conference" and devoting more space to Methodism etc, than to University work. They are to be congratulated on the financial aid received at the conference.
At the Missouri Oratorical Contest held in Kansas City last Saturday C. C. Selecman of Central College took first place with Mr. Burnett of M. S. U. second.
The M. S. U. Independant has an article from some one who seems to be actually trying to establish a good name for "Poor Old Missouri."
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ADDITIONAL LITERARY.
The Miner.
A storm is gathering about the cluster of higher peaks that loom up beyond the head of La Sancla canyon. It is the first one of the season—marking the beginning of the rainy period so characteristic of the Zuni mountains. Great masses of black clouds are poised upon the distant peaks, muffled thunder echoes from every side and lightning flashes from point to point and plays among the cliffs.
A miner as rough and uncouth in appearance as the rocks about him, stands at the mouth of his tunnel and gazes at the storm-enveloped peaks with an air of great anxiety.
But it is not for himself that he fears. He is thinking of the danger which threatens a curly-headed child whom he had left alone in a tent a mile down the canyon. He wishes that he had brought the child with him as was his habit, or that he had removed the tent out of the canyon bed as he had intended that morning.
Suddenly the miner throws his pick aside, tears the heavy mining boots from his feet and speeds down the canyon. A faint sweeping sound, gradually growing louder, has reached his ears. Once before, years ago, he had heard that sound. A cloud-burst has released a flood upon the mountains and the water collected in innumerable small ravines which extend up the heights is pouring into the canyon.
No thought of saving himself by ascending the canyon walls enters the mind of the miner. He heeds not the stones that bruise his feet nor the thorns that tear his clothes and cut his limbs; he only hears the sound of the rushing water behind him growing louder and louder until it fills the canyon with a mighty reverberating roar. He only sees before him occassional glimpses of the white tent which he is nearing. Dread and hope, alike lend superhuman strength to his limbs. He leaps over boulders, logs and crevices and bursts through dense thickets with headlong speed to save the child or be swept away with it.
The torrent, eager to engulf its prey is close behind, but the goal is nearer. The miner reaches the tent, grasps in his arms the terrorstricken child cowering at the tent opening and springs up the ledges of the canyon wall. The tent and what it contained are mere atoms in the boiling, seething cataract. The miner cares not for that; he has saved his child. H.W.M.
An Unknown.
In babyhood, childhood and youth, our hero, if such he may be called, showed no marked indications of future greatness, and to add to the barreness of life he had the common name of smith, John Smith. In early years he was reared with care, but his father died, his mother passed away and at the age of ten, he was left alone in the world. For a short time he was cared for by the friends of his deceased parents but as there was little hope of return for money expended upon him, they gradually ceased their friendly services and he was then obliged to shift for himself. Finding no respectable means of employment, he passed his life upon the streets, driuking and quarrelling with other boys, in that worst of all cities for boys New York City. And thus he passed his life until he was eighteen years, just eighteen. Then one day he found himself in an uuusually depressed state of mind. He was nervous and irritable without knowing why. Even the finding of a ten dollar bill that morning did not elevate his spirits. That night he was beset with gloomy forebodings, yet he could not explain them, he could not sleep, and once in spite of himself he cried out with anguish.
That night his soul was born. And the rest of his story is soon told. Filled with a new desire to be a man in the world, he managed to get some old books he learned to read and write, and after a time obtained a clerkship in a large store, he passed the remainder of his life. Here he was little more than one of those "ships that pass in the night." What is the mission in the world of such man as this? Is it not unknown.? W.W.RENO
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LOGALS.
The invitations for the Pi Phi party have been issued.
Miss Edith Davis spent Saturday and Sunday at home in Topeka.
Miss Ella Anderson returned to the University Tuesday after a short illness.
The defeat of the Freshman class by the Sophomores last Friday will probably make things interesting at the May pole contest.
The Chemical and Pharmacy departments will order their chemicals and laboratory apparatus direct from Germany this year. They are making up their orders now.
Mr. J. W. Hullinger returned last Wednesday from Junction City. He made the trip in his buggy, which with the horse has been at that place. The weather was rather unfavorable and consequently the trip was not as pleasant as it might have been.
Prof. L. I. Blake made some interesting practical experiments with the Roentgen ray while in Kansas City last Saturday afternoon. A negro who was shot in the left arm sometime ago was brought to him for the purpose of locating the bullet. The arm of the injured man was laid on a photographic plate under the Crooks tube and given a thirty-two-minute exposure. A number of other injured persons were brought to him and subjected to a like treatment. The plates have all been developed with most satisfactory results.
Mr. A. G. Alrich, foreman of the job composing department of the Lawrence Journal, is a prominent candidate for division commander of the Kansas Sons of Veterans. He is well and favorably known to members of the WEEKKY staff as a thorough gentleman, obliging and very ready to inconvenience himself to help others. He is moreover an enthusiastic son of a veteran. If any student in the University can be of any assistance to him in the annual encampment next week at Beloit the favor will not be mis-placed.
In the current number of the American Journal of Philology, on page 525, we notice a favorable review of Dr. Holmes's Index Lysiacus (Bonn,1895) from the pen of Professor Gildersleeve of the Johns Hopkins University,and of Latin Grammar fame.In the current number of the Classical Review, also, on page 106, Professor Forman of Cornell University, has a little study on the Ethopoiiia in Lysias, based on Dr. Holmes's Index.
At the meeting of the Eastern Kansas Medical society in this city Tuesday, Prof. L. I. Blake made some very interesting experiments. He explained the Roentgen rays and took a photograph of Chancellor Snow's foot to demonstrate them. The shadowgraph was taken through a board, the shoe and a hard rubber plate. The foot was given a five minute exposure.
Mr. Maurice L. Alden, '95 was elected secretary of the Grand Arch Council of the Phi Kappa Psifraternity at the biennial session of the council held at Cleveland, Ohio, last week. Mr. Alden is rapidly winning honors, and of course his many friends at the University are proud of him.
The gentlemen who take rowing have a great deal of difficulty while on the river, on account of the wind. Several times they have returned to the boat house drenched by the waves.
F. L. Glick, '98, enjoyed a visit last Sunday. from his brother. J. F. Glick and Mr. John Greene of Topeka,
Prof. Bailey spent a part of his vacation making lantern slides from the views he took while abroad.
The Pharmacy department will have a write up in the next issue of "Myer Brothers Druggist."
Mr. John Sullivan, Law'87, and wife of Kansas City, visited the University Monday.
There are thirty-two students taking Junior Pharmacy laboratory work this half term.
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Mrs. Tisdale and her daughter, of San Francisco, visited the University Friday.
Miss Gretchen Elmore, of Topeka was among the guests at the Kappa party.
Prof. Sayre lectured on "Poisons" before the Medical Society Tuesday afternoon.
Messrs. Clyde Miller, S. J. Homer and C. R. Troxel visited Kansas City last Saturday.
Miss Maude McLachlin, of Paola, was the guest of Miss Carrie Bear last Saturday and Sunday.
An informal dance was given at the Journal hall, last Tuesday evening, in honor of Miss Gretchen Elmore who is visiting in the city.
Mr. A. A. Ewart has not yet returned to the University since vacation. He has gone to Arkansas to be with his brother in who is quite ill.
Lawn tennis promises to be more popular than ever this year. Quite a number of the courts have been marked out and the playing has already begun in earnest.
Mr. Thomas Ricksecker who has been in St. Louis for several months has returned to Lawrence for a three weeks visit. He will then go to Chicago where he expects to take an optical course.
The announcement that a mass meeting of the students would be held in the chapel Tuesday afternoon, proved to be a false alarm. It is hoped that all meetings, designed for similar purposes will suffer the same fate.
Prof. E. M. Hopkins finds, on looking over the attendance slips for the lectures on English language history, that a number of very distinguished persons are members of his class. "Trilby" was among those present at a recent lecture.
The first picture play, which has had such a phenomnal run in New York, will be presented at University Hall April 29 under the auspices of the University lecture bureau. Edward E. Hale says of it "I am sorry to think that I did not invent it myself." "See Scribner's September number for a full account of this unique performance. Seats at Bromelsick's April 27"
The Juniors held a class-meeting Friday for the purpose of making arrangements for a picnic. The date has not yet been fixed but it will probably occur within the next three weeks.
A large number of students are rehearsing for the chorus in "Robin Hood." This opera will be given next month for the benefit of the University organ fund.
Dr. Wharton the gentleman who is preaching at the rink led chapel this week and conducted the union service of the two Christian associations yesterday at five.
Major Shockley, of Leavenworth, and Miss Etta Hadley of Kansas City, former University students, were present at the Kappa party last Friday night.
Misses Clara Miller and Margaret Bigger of Kansas City and Miss Myrtle Moore of White Cloud,are visiting Miss Alice Mason this week.
The credit of last week's admirable contributions to the department of athletics is due "R. R. M." instead of "R. K. M."
Miss Ora Murray of Olathe, attended the Kappa party and spent a few days with Miss Maude Nichols.
A subscription party was given by some of the students, at the Fraternal Aid hall, Monday evening.
The Batchelor of Arts Prize Contest.
The Bachelor of Arts has offered a prize of $125 for the best original story of college life by an undergraduate. The terms are as follows: 1. No story may contain more than 4,000 words. 2.MSS. should be sent to the Bachelor of Arts,15 Wall St.,N.Y.City,marked "Prize Contest,"on or before June 1,1896.3.Each story must be signed with the full name of the writer, who must be an undergraduate and a subscriber for one year to the magazine.
La Mode at 841 Mass is offering splendid inducements which should appeal to the ladies of the University. New invoice just received. Styles the latest, quality the best, prices suited to the times, and treatment the most courteous.
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The last aumber of the Annals of Mathematics contains an article by Prof. A. Emch, entitled, "On the fundamental property of the linear projective group in the plane." Prof. Emch will also publish a long article in the next number of the University Quarterly.
Dr. H. F. Huisken of the University of Gronigen, Holland, has recently published a doctor's dissertation on "De Doorsnijdingeener Ellipsoide door een Vlakkenbundel." The thesis is based on a paper published sometime ago by Prof. Newson, who has received from the author a complimentary copy.
The Kansas City Branch of the Collegiate Alumnae held its annual meeting in Kansas City on Saturday last in the parlors of the Auditorium Hotel. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Ida P. Moser. After transacting the business and hearing reports from other branches, the association adjourned to a private dining room in the hotel, where a delightful breakfast was served. A bank of yellow daffodils decorated the center of the long table, about which were seated twenty-four women representing six different institutions of learning, Smith, Vassar, Wellesley and Oberlin colleges, and the Universities of Michigan and Kansas. The latter was, naturally, the most largely represented, furnishing eleven out of the twenty-four members present. The U. of K. members in Kansas City are Mrs. Boddington and Misses Allen, Wilder and Eidemiller. Those present from Lawrence were Mrs. L. H. Perkins and Misses Watson, Sutliff, Gillmore and Clarke. Miss Adelia Humphrey, of Junction City, was also in attendance. After the breakfast a social hour was enjoyed.
Lecture Bureau.
Alexander Block's famous picture play "Miss Jerry" will be the sixth attraction on the lecture course, April 29. Scribner's magazine has a full and illustrated account of the novelty. It has met with great success in the East and has received favorable comment from all the leading literary critics. Seats reserved at Bromelsick's Apr. 27.
Plummer Vestal a student at Kansas University in 90-91 is now mail clerk on the K.C.P. & G.R.R. between Kansas City and Siloam Springs, Ark.
There is now going on the annual discussion by the Seniors as to whether they shall wear graduating gowns.
The macadamizing on Adams street has now reached the block nearest the University and in a very few days it can no longer be said that there is not a single creditable approach to the University.
Last week the campus was burned off. A Freshman crossing at the time said: "Say Nate that's about as black as your face." "Yes," said Nate, "but wait till the grass grows and it wll be almost as green as you are."
The Pi Club held its bi-weekly meeting Tuesday afternoon. Mr. L. Page and Prof. H. B. Newson spoke on Leibnitz and Newton and their work. The next meeting will be a week from next Tuesday. Every one interested in mathematics is invited to be present.
Fred Penfield is rewinding the armature of the Westinghouse alternator which was burned out by lightning on Wednesday evening of last week.
Mr. J. H. Dowden has left school for the present. He expects to engage in teaching.
Miss Alice Irwin of Baldwin visited the University Wednesday.
The Sophomores are preparing for their "spread" which will take place soon.
The Kansas Academy of Language and Literature.
The Thirteenth annual meeting of the Kansas Academy of Language and Literature now being held in this city, is proving a most enjoyable and profitable occasion to those in attendance.
The academy was organized in 1884 by a few members of the State Teachers' association who were especially interested in the study of language and literature. For a few years the membership of the academy was almost entirely
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composed of teachers in the various colleges of the state and the State University, and its meetings were held at Topeka at the same time as those of the Teachers' Association. But about eight years ago the restrictions in regard to membership were removed so that anyone interested in literary matters might be admitted. Since then the meetings have been held in several different cities, and the academy has increased in membership and influence until it is today one of the strongest educational bodies of the state. Its present membership is about one hundred.
Its aims are to bring persons of similar tastes and interests into close touch with each other, and to encourage them in the study of language and literature and in original composition Since 1890 the society has endeavored to form a complete bibliography of Kansas publications, this department being in the charge of Miss Carrie Watson. Another important branch of the society's work is the collection and preservation of data on the dialects spoken throughout the state.
The president is Miss Florence L. Snow of Neosho Falls, well known for her many delightful poems which have appeared in the Lotus and elsewhere. She is soon to issue, through a Chicago publisher, a little book of poetry entitled "The Lamp of Gold." It contains fortynine sonnets, and will place its gifted author in the front rank of sonnet writers of America.
The society is a credit to the state, and, it is to be hoped, will receive more hearty support from those in sympathy with its endeavors.
L. F.
Snow Hall.
The class in Introductory Entomology, under Mr. W. A. Snow, begins with an unusually large membership.
The members of the class in Introductory Botany made their first collecting trip Saturday. They went out beyond Horse Shoe Lake and secured many of the earlier flowering plants. Similar trips will be made each Saturday of the half-term.
Mr. T. H. Scheffer, '95, of Minneapolis, writes that he will return in may to do special work in Entomology.
Chancellor Snow recently received a piece of mineral copper which was found near Fredonia, Kansas. If this specimen proves to be native to that locality it will be a very valuable discovery.
Prof. L. L. Dyche returned, Saturday evening, from his lecturing tour through the western part of the State, being much fatigued by his labors.
The Kappa Kappa Gamma Party.
The young ladies of the Kappa Kappa Gamma fraternity held their large spring party at the Knights of Pythias hall last Friday evening. Particular pains had been taken to make the party a pleasant one and the fraternity is to be congratulated upon its success.
The hall was artistically decorated with palms, banks of flowers and the light and dark blue of the fraternity. The music was furnished by Mutter's orchestra of Leavenworth, and in the gallery light refreshments were served throughout the evening.
Quite a large number of out-of-town guests were present, among them: Misses Maude McLachlin of Paola, Gretchen Elmore of Holton, Ora Murray of Olathe, May Bigger and Clara Miller of Kansas City, Myrtle Moore of White Cloud and Miss Tisdale of San Francisco; Messrs. Strong, Motter of Baldwin, Higgens of Topeka, Shockley and Havens of Leavenworth, and Drought and Hayes of Kansas City.
The young ladies are first in attempting to limit their party within reasonable hours and it is hoped that their good example will be followed by others.
From Prof. Penny.
ON BOARD.
U. S. M. S. "St. PAUL."
Wednesday morning, April 8th.
DEAR MR. ENGLE:
Caught the "Record Breaker" on the "Lake Shore"一had the pleasure of having a for-
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mer law school man two years in attendance at Kansas University, for porter on the sleeper "Athena,"—so I started in good company. I found New York in the throes of a snow storm which made me long for sunny Kansas; secured a fine state room on the St. Paul for a flying trip direct to Paris where I take the express for Brindisi, thence to Athens where I shall hope to arrive in 14 days, just at the close of the games. Mrs. Penny will remain in Zurich for a time.
With kindest regards,
Sincerely yours,
GEO. B. PENNY.
Library.
The most valuable addition to the Library that has been made for some time is the bound volumes of Justus Liebig's Annalen der Chemie, 276 volumes, with eight supplimentary volumes and three registers. This magazine was founded in 1832 by the celebrated chemist whose name it bears, together with Rudolph Branders and Ph. Lorenz Geiger. It was then known as the Annalen der Pharmacie.
Among the new astronomy books are the following: Great Astronomers, by Sir Robert S. Ball. The Herschels and Modern Astronomy, by Agnes M. Clerke, in the Century Science Series. The Moon, a full description and map of its principal physical features by Thomas Gwyn Elger, F. R. A. S. A Selection of Photographs of stars, Star Clusters and Nebulac, together with information concerning the instruments and methods employed in the pursuit of celestial photography, by Isaac Roberts, D. Sc., F. R. S.
Law Notes.
After commencement Wilbur Gardner will be found in Chicago.
Judge Doleson lectured to the Seniors last Thursday afternoon.
Judge Humphrey is giving half-hour quizes to the class in equity.
Mr. Gleed's work in real property will be confined to lectures.
The Senior Law team played the University team Thursday afternoon.
John Sullivan of Kansas City, visited the Law School Monday.
Mr. Pearson returned to school after two weeks' visit to central Kansas.
Mr. Foresman will begin the practice of law in Kansas City, Mo.
"Col." Metcalf is the busiest man in the Junior class.
School of Fine Arts.
Miss Nellie Cave, of Westmoreland, has entered as a special student preparatory to taking a course next year.
Prof. and Mrs. Penny sailed for Europe in the St. Paul April 8.
Miss Sallie Tomlinson and Miss Stanton are new students in piano this half term.
There is a fine Chickering Square for sale at Music Hall. This is the property of Prof. Preyer, and information regarding it can be obtained by calling at the Hall.
The Thursday afternoon vocal class will hereafter meet in Music Hall at 4 p. m.
There was an excellent recital last Wednesday, one of the features being a brilliant piece for two pianos played by Miss Reeder and Prof. Preyer.
Snow Hall Notes.
Mr. E. C. Case who has recently received the degree of Ph. D. from the University of Chicago, based his thesis, a monograph of Protostega, a species of extinct turtle, on material obtained while with geological expeditions of the Kansas University.
Prof. V. L. Kellogg who has been assistant in entomology in Leland Stanford Jr. University. has been made a full Professor.
Mr. C. E. McClung is doing the University a public service by exterminating the rats in the basement of the main building, through his efforts to receive material for his class in Histology. Over twenty rats have been utilized thus far.
At the banquet given last Wednesday evening by the Lawrence Lodge No. 6, A. F. & A.M. to the Grand Lodge officers, W. W. Reno responded to the toast "The Impressions of a Canidate," and he clearly described them after having just taken the Master Mason's degree.
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SOPHOMORE-FRESHMAN GAME.
The first of the class games has been played. The team representing the class of '98, with flowing manes and self-confident air, won from the ill-treated and down trodden class of '99. The game was close and exciting, but when the gloaming gloomed the Freshmen had only two scores to their opponents' five.
It was just three-forty when "Dod" Wagner went into a trance. It was just five minutes later that Mr. Adams, the "Chief Mogul" of the league, attired in a beautiful spring creation by Dorus appeared. It was just three-fifty-five when Swazey, the irrepressible, arrived in the grounds with his cane and smile. The game was then called. Johnny Outland had been chosen to recure the vile epetapts hurled at the umpire by the classmen, but he did not put in his appearance. Wagner was led out by some friends and the game was started under the league rules of 1876.
The game started with Snyder at the bat. He score a base on balls but Jobes, who hasn't done anything since, threw him out on second in an attempt to steal. Rench struck out. Morrison went out McClearry to Griggs. The Freshmen drew a blank.
The Sophomores failed to go the round in their half, but the Freshmen made the circuit. Pratt got a hit and McClearry put another in the same place. Taylor got his base on balls
and bases were full with no one out. Lindus struck out. Dieson hit a hot one to Brewster who threw to first letting Pratt score. Morrison "crossed out," Dieson and Jobes struck out.
Neither side scored until the sixth when the Freshmen made the fatal mistake of not leaving well enough alone. Stanley went in the box, taking Burdict's place, and Rench without a hit to his credit celebrated the event with a home run sending in Snyder ahead of him.
The Freshmen tied the score in the seventh but were prevented from winning the game by good blocking on the part of Wing.
The strain proved too much for the Freshmen and they went to pieces in the ninth giving the Sophomores a choice to "clinch" the game with three runs.
SCORE.
Freshmen. Sophomores.
A.B. R. I.B. P.O. A. E.
Jobes, c... 5 4 0 5 4 4 Sdyder, c.. 4 1 1 10 1 0
Burdict, p. 5 0 2 1 4 0 Rench, p. 4 1 1 2 2 0
Stanley, 2 4 0 0 3 4 1 Morrison, 1 4 1 0 6 0 0
Griggs, l. 4 0 1 16 0 2 Wing, 3... 4 1 0 1 0 0
Pratt, 3... 4 1 2 1 1 0 Brewster, s 3 0 0 2 2 2
McClerary,s 4 0 2 0 4 2 Haggart, 2. 4 0 0 2 2 1
Taylor,l... 3 0 1 0 0 0 Agnew, l.. 2 1 0 2 0 0
Lindus, r. 4 0 0 1 0 0 Siever, m. 4 0 0 1 0 1
Dieson, m.. 4 1 1 0 1 0 Pickett, r. 4 0 1 1 0 0
Total 36 2 9 27 18 5 Total 33 5 3 27 7 4
Earned runs, Freshmen 1, Sophomores 1, second base hits, Burdict; home run, Rench; passed balls, Jobes 4; double play, Brewster to Haggart to Morrison; base on balls, Burdict 2, Stanley 3, Brewster 1, Rench 2; struck out, by Rench 5, Brewster 2, Burdict 4, Stanley 4;
GEOLOGICAL ACROSTIC,—TO PHONE 47.
I hear thee discoursing of J ewels of night,
C arboniferous jaspers L aid away by the light,
E ntombed by the ages 'B lack Diamonds'in worth,
& lifted by labor O utside of the earth
"C alcining for cycles they L ay there concealed
O ccurrining strata L like waters congealed,
A gain to appear and with E nergy crowned,
L ight, heat to surrender S ince forced out of ground."
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wild pitch, Stanley; umpire, Wagner. Time at game two hours.
K. U. VS. HASKELL.
The game tomorrow between the University and Haskell Institute teams promises to more interesting than was at first supposed. Both teams are in the best condition and the regular practice of the past week has demonstrated their even strength. Last year the Indian-K. U. games were best played on the home grounds and the interest manifested by the students as well as town people, was shown by the liberal attendance. Not much change has been made in the Indian team and observers have it that K. U. will be compelled to fight hard for the game. The K. U. team will be as follows: Outland, catcher; Wagner, pitcher; Mitchell, first base; Todd, second base; Burdict, short stop; Blackshire, third base; Griggs, left field, Sherman, center field; Foster, right field; Stout, substitute. The game will be called at 3:30 with Mr. Cowan as umpire. R.R.M.
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L'Envoi.
When I basked in her favor,
For flowers that I gave her
I always received
Billets doux.
Everett & Hults have opened a fresh stock of staple and fancy groceries at the corner of Mass. and Adams Streets. They invite students and others to note their prices and quality of goods. They sell as cheap as the same class of goods can be found in any other store in the city.
All kinds of type-writing done cheap by C. E. Rose, 726 Mississippi Street.
The show window of a certain corset-maker exhibited a singular instance of illiterate dictation. On a card appears the following sentence: "All kinds of ladies stays here."
But now, since I'm jilted,
For flowers that have wilted,
The post only brings me
Bills due. -Co
Students buy their canes at Smith's News Depot.
In the races of the K. U. Jockey Club on arbor day the Remington won nearly all the honors. Those desiring to buy can, from this fact, easily draw a correct conclusion.
For shoes go to The Cash Shoe Store. 823 Mass. street.
"Papa, have guns legs?"
"No."
"How do they kick then?"
"With their breeches, my son."
The "World's Fair "Compressed Tooth Picks are velvet finished, no splinters to pierce the gums and stick in the throat. Former price 10 cts. Reduced to 5 cts.at Raymond's Drug store.
Buy your stationery supplies at J. S. Boughton's 3rd. door North of Watkins Bank.
Paper by the pound and cut to any size at J. S. Boughton's 1027 Mass. St.
The finest line of tailor's samples in the City can be seen at Weber's. Suits, $16.00 and upwards. The best of work guaranteed.
(Professor looking at card:) Mr. Smith you should write your Christian name."
Mr. S. "Prof. I've never joined the church yet."
We keep constantly on hand a full line of all the leading toilet preparations for ladies' use. Barber Bros., Druggists.
K. U. students ride the Remington and go to the front. Wheels to rent by Enslow & Seimears, 1025 Mass.
Griffin the coal man sells ice.
Professor (talking to "preps":) "I won't talk to you boys many years longer." Preparatory (in a whisper): I hope not. An hour is boy as long as I can stand it at once."
When 25 cts will buy a pure Cream Tarta. Baking Powder, why pay fancy prices for othersr Try Raymond's.
Special prices to clubs, on tennis goods at the University Book Store. Formerly Field & Gibb.
"When all my thoughts in vain are thunk,
When all my winks in vain are wunk,
What saves me from a rocky flunk?
My pony."
K. S. U. Bouquet tripple extract, is the most lasting, delicate and refreshing perfume on the market. For sale only at Barber Bros. Drug Store.
A. Weber, the tailor, has moved his establishment to 733 Mass. St.up stairs.
J. Lucas repairs shoes. 900 Warren and Mass. street.
"What would you be, dearest, if I should press the stamp of love upon those sealing wax lips?" "I," responded the fairy-like creature, "should be—stationery!"-Record.
Special prices to clubs, on tennis goods at the University Book Store.—Formerly Field & Gibb.
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Alas.
A lass more sweet
You will not meet
In any street,
Alas!
A Miss above
All dreams of bliss,
She takes my love
A miss.
For base-ball and athletic goods go to Smith's News Depot.
Committes on decoration cannot afford not to figure with Mrs. Luther before placing their orders.
"‘Fessor, have you read our paper yet?'
"No, I am preparing myself for the ordeal by a week of fasting and prayer."
Having recently established our bn业务 in Lawrence, we desire to call the attention of all students and members of the University faculty to our quality of goods and our low prices. Suits $15 upward. Morton & Wahlstrom. Tailors 831 Mass. up stairs.
Geo. Beattie, house painter and paper hanger. 938 Mass. Street.
Some way or another, Griffin has an immense coal trade among the students.
I rose with great alacrity And offered her my seat; 'Twas a question whether she or I Would stand upon my feet.
Griffin's telephone is No. 88. Talk to him about your coal supply.
Griffin, the ice man sells coal.
"I understand the orator moved the people very deeply in his speech while in your section." "Yes, very much; he touched the popular ohord." "You don't say?" "Yes, I do; the committee hung him in exactly ten seconds after he concluded."—Atlanta Coustitution.
One of Chicago's yells:
Who's the feller? who's the feller?
Zip-boom-bah !
Rockafeller—he's the feller;
Rah, Rah, Rah ! —Pergasus.
Give your type-writing work to C. E. Rose. J. Lucas repairs shoes neatly. 900 Warren and Mass. street.
Do not allow idleness to deceive you; for while you give him to-day, he steals to-morrow from you.—Crowquill.
Have your themes type-written. C. E. Rose will do the work for you.
The best place to buy shoes is at The Cash Shoe Store. 823 Mass. street.
Professor in English, to young man— "How would you punctuate the following: The beautiful girl for such she was passing down the street?" Student—"I think, Professor, I would make a dash after the beautiful girl."-Ex.
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Jaccard's Kansas City
NOVELTIES
IN
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Tend for Samples and prices.
1034 MAIN STREET.
Gut to Death!
--makes a special rate to students.
Commencing today there will be a deep cut in Photo prices, for a short time, at either of Shane's galleries.
Mrs. Shane is the artist at the old home gallery while Capt. J.B. will operate the Iron Clad, on south Massachusetts street. All work to be on better and higher priced goods than any used in Lawrence, and finished as fine as you desire. Satisfaction is guaranteed.
It is worth your while to save money these hard times and at the same time get just what you want—good work.
Look this up promptly as the offer will not be extended.
J. M. JONES,
MEATS AND GROCERIES,
The Komo Photo Co.
706 MASS. ST.
Remember this.
728 MASS. ST.--Only gallery on the East side of Mass. St.
'96
Weight
12 oz.
Model
All Brass, Nickel Plated and Burns
Kerosene Oil.
The Pathlight
A beautiful, thoroughly made and finely finished Bicycle Lamp, jolt and cyclone proof.
Sent to any part of the country (express prepaid) on receipt of price, $4.50. (Maybe you can buy it of your local dealer for a little less; ask him.)
THE PLACE & TERRY MFG. CO.,
247 Centre St., New York.
St. Fulhr
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ABE LEVY.
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BEAL & GODDING KEEP THE
POPULAR LIVERY STABLE.
KEEP THE
Telephone 139.
'OLIN BELL,
M. L. H. B.
Western Distributing Agent for
Shaw Pianos,
Russell Pianos,
Bay State Washburn
Mandolins
Other First Class Pianos.
and
Schwarzer
Easy Payments if desired.
Guitars.
PIANOS TO RENT. Special Prices to K. U. Students. OLIN BELL, LAWRENCE, Ks.
DON'T FAIL
To see us before you place your Order for Spring Clothes. It will pay you.
SUITS, $12.00; TROUSERS, $4.00 and UPWARDS.
Satisfaction Guaranteed in every instance. Spring Samples now on display.
WM. BROMELSICK.
Some nice sweet Butter to lubricate that dry bread, will put you in good humor with
KIRBY & HILL,
Telephone 40.
Successors to A. K. HOGE. 1300 Massachusetts Street.
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Vol. II.
No.12.
April 24,1896.
The Kansas University WEEKLY.
The only official and authorized weekly publication at the University of Kansas.
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LAWRENCE.
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Office and residence 717 Vermont St. Telephone 124.
DR. W. S. BUNN, M. D.
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Residence, 1041 Tenn. Street. Office, over Woodward's Drug Store.
J. W. O'BRYON, D.D.S., DENTIST.
Nitrous Oxide Gas Over Bell's Music Store.
Administered when desired. 845 Mass, Street,
Lawrence, Kansas.
EDWARD BUMGARDNER, M. D., D. D. S.
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909 MASSACHUSETTS STREET.
A. L. ASHBY,
DENTIST,
No. 914 Mass. St.
Telephone 16. LAWRENCE, KANSAS.
ESTABLISHED 1878.
Eye
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Optical department in charge of a graduate of THE CHICAGO OPATHALMIC COLLEGE. Latest methods used in examining and correcting errors of refraction. Satisfaction guaranteed. 831 Mass. Street.
University
A. G. CONRAD, Principal.
Students desiring to get instruction in Book-keeping Shorthand, Typewriting and Penmanship can be accommodated at the Lawrence Business College with out interfering with University work. Charges reasonable.
CHAS. HESS,
Choice Fresh and Salt Meats
Always on hand . . . . . . . 941 MASS. ST.
Telephone 14...
MEAT MARKET.
Copeland Hotel,
TOPEKA, KAN.
J. C. GORDON, Owner and Proprietor.
Notary Public.
L. S. STEELE, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Abstracter of Titles REAL ESTATE AND LOAN BROKER LAWRENCE, KANSAS.
DONNELLY BROTHERS, LIVERY, FEED & HACK STABLES Corner New Hampshire & Winthrop Sts. Telephone No. 100.
C. A. PEASE & SON, STAPLE GROCERIES
FRESH AND SALT MEATS. 907 Mass. St. Telephone No.141.
HOME BAKERY,
J. H. JOHNSON, Prop.
West Warren St. - Lawrence, Kan.
Short Order Meals a Specialty. Fresh Confectionery and Cigars on hand.
THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE
Gives better results than any other American Company.
J. R. GRIGG , Agent,
Lawrence. Kansas.
SHOES NEATLY REPAIRED.
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Good Work and Cheap.
O. F. HARSHMAN.
10171-2 MASS ST. (Deaf Mute.) Second-hand Boots and Shoes bought and Sold.
Suits to Order $15 Up.
Pants to Order $4 Up.
2500 STYLES.
ARTITIC WORKMAN HIP ORIGINAL DESIGNS.
NICOLL, THE TAILOR. 9th and Main Kansas City, Mo.
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HERMAN JAESCHKE,
Nice Fresh Bread for Boarding Clubs a Specialty.
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WILDER BROS.,
Shirt Makers
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Rules for self measurement and samples sent on application.
All measures registered for future reference. OUR STEAM LAUNDRY is fully equipped with the best machinery, and our work cannot be surpassed in the west. Agents wanted in every town.
When in Kansas City go to-
DORNSIFE'S
Restuarant AND Lunch Room.
819 Main Street.
SUITS 15.00.
PANTS $3.50.
LAWRENGE TAILORING COMPANY,
B. H. WOERMAN, Manager.
Every Garment Strictly Lawrence Made. Cleaning and Repairing Done.
Over Thudium Bros., Meat Market
Students
Will find a good place to trade for BOOTS and SHOES
At Mason's.
W
ELL BRED!
ELL FED!
YOU WILL BE BOTH
if you use either of the following brands of pure Winter Wheat Flour: "Head Center," soft wheat high patent; "Zephyr," hard wheat high patent. All grocers keep these brands. BOWERSOCK MILLING CO.
ZUTTERMEISTER'S ICE CREAM PARLOR.
Fine Coufectionery,
Fresh Home-made Candies . . .
and Soda Water.
709 Mass. St.
Don't wear Ready-made Clothing when you can get a
TAILOR-MADE SUIT $ ^{AT} $
McConnell's Temple of Fashion
...from...
$18.00 TO $60.00.
NIC KUHN.
FASHIONABLE TAILOR.
Prices as Cheap as any Place.
836 MASS. ST.
LAWRENCE, KS.
WILLIS.
PHOTO STUDIO.
933 MASS. ST.
Don't forget that... A. STORM, 918 MASS. ST., SELLS THE MAJESTIC STOVES and MALLEABLE ZINC RANGES. Chancellor Snow, and Professors Sayre, Penny, Hodder, Wilcox, Cowan and others are among his recent purchasers.
F. D. CULVER,
Successor to ROBERTS & CULVER,
Dealers in
Staple and Fancy Groceries.
Special Attention to Club Trade. 639 Mass. St.
ROBERT LINDSAY MANUFACTURER OF BOOTS & SHOES
FINE REPAIRING A SPECIALTY.
914 MASS. ST., LAWRENCE, KAS.
F.B.ROBINSON'S MADE TO MEASURE PANTS ARE THE BE
If the rest of the sign were written it would say "are the best for the money made anywhere." Our Special $5 made to order Pants and $20 and $25 Dress Business Suits are as finely tailored, stylish perfectly fitting Garments as can be found anywhere at any price.
F. B. ROBINSON TAILORING CO.
824 Deleware St., Kansas City.
GEO Davies The Students Tailor.
Has the finest line of Spring and Summer Suitings to be found in the city. Prices to suit the times.
University Directory.
ADELPHIC LITERARY SOCIETY: Meets every Saturday at 7 in Adelphic Hall. S.J.Homer, president; O.T. Hester, secretary.
CHEMICAL SEMINARY: Meets every Thursday at 4 in the Chemistry Building. Prof. E. H. S. Bailey, director.
ECONOMIC SEMINARY: Meets every Monday at 10 in Room 15. J. F.Hall, president; Miss Martha Snow secretary.
ELECTRICAL SEMINARY: Meets every Friday at 12 in the Physics Building. W.J.Squiers, president; H.F. Cox, secretary.
HISTORICAL SEMINARY: Meets alternate Fridays at 4 in Room 16. Prof.F.W.Blackmar, director.
KENT CLUB: Meets every Saturday morning at 9 in the Law Lecture Room. E.K.Robinett, president; Oscar Schmitz, secretary.
LATIN PROSEMINARY: Meets every Monday and Wednesday in Latin Room at 4. Dr.D.H.Holmes, director; Mondays, lectures on the Roman satirical writers by the director; Wednesdays, interpretations by the members of the proseminary.
LANGUAGE CONFERENCE: Meets alternate Fridays at 4 in Room 20, Prof. Wilson Sterling, president; R.R. Price, secretary.
MEDICAL SOCIETY: Meets alternate Fridays at 4 in the Pharmacy lecture room. F. A. Bowker, president; Miss Blanche Thoburn, secretary.
PI CLUB: Meets alternate Tuesdays at 4 in Room 24. Prof. E.Miller, president; G.R.Albers secretary.
PHARMACEUTICAL Society: Meets alternate Fridays at 2:30. Jno. Dryden, president.
SCIENCE CLUB: Meets once a month in the Physics Building. L.Page, president; H. P.Cady, secretary.
Y. M. C. A: Meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Physics Building. Rudolph Caughey, president.
Y. W. C. A: Meets every Thursday at 5 in Adelphic Hall. Miss Martha Snow, president.
CIVIL ENGINEERING SOCIETY: Meets every Thursday at 4 o'clock in Room 35. A.M.Meyers, president; Cecil Haggart, secretary.
GREEK SYMPOSIUM: Meets alternate Thursdays at 3 o'clock, in Room 20. Dr.A.M.Wilcox, director.
Go to the Old Reliable
STUDENTS' SHOEMAKER,
JAS. E. EDMONDSON, 915 Mass. St.
The Kansas University Weekly.
VOL. II.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, APRIL 24, 1896.
No.12.
Editor-in-Chief:
W. W. RENO.
Associate:
L. N. FLINT.
Literary Editor:
DON BOWERSOCK.
Associates:
J. H. PATTEN. GRACE BREWSTER.
PROF. E. M. HOPKINS.
Local Editor:
C. E. RENCH.
Associates:
W. N. LOGAN, - - - - Snow Hall.
J. H. HENDERSON, - - - Exchanges.
GERTRUDE McCHEYNE, School of Fine Arts.
W. H. H. PIATT, Law.
A. A. EWART, Athletics.
F. L. GLICK, Arts.
E. C. ALDER, Social.
Managing Editor.
J. H. ENGLE.
W. M. FREELAND. - - H. E. STEELE.
Shares in the Weekly one dollar each. Every student and instructor may purchase one share upon application to the Treasurer, J. E. Smith, or the secretary,C.J.Moore. Subscription 50 cents per annum in advance. Address all business communications to J.H Engle, Lawrence, Kansas.
Entered at the Lawrence postoffice as second class matter.
It is noticable that the chapel attendance is greater when the leader talks upon some subject of interest, instead of reading what others have said. The more of the speaker's personality in a public address of any kind, the greater the satisfaction of those who hear, and the greater the benefit to all.
THE SPRING contest in Music Hall next Tuesday evening should be better attended than was the final trial debate. Faculty and students should encourage oratory in the University by their presence at the oratorical contests.
THE INTER-CLASS base ball games will furnish entertainment on almost every Friday afternoon until commencement, and the final struggles of the champions will probably raise class enthusiasm to at least a hundred in the shade.
It was fortunate for all concerned that the Academy meetings were held in the chapel. Many students, not particularly interested, attended during the vacant hours and found the program very entertaining. The large increase in the membership of the academy was very gratifying.
OWEN MEREDITH says: No life can be pure in its purpose and strong in its strife and all life not to be made purer and stronger thereby. No star ever rose and set without exerting an influence somewhere. In accordance with this idea, no action was ever performed without setting into operation a chain of causes and effects which will continue to act and have their influence until the end of time.
ONE OF the many advantages of attending a University instead of a school of lower rank is that the former keeps up with the times. At our own institution the very latest experiments in science are performed before the students. The atmosphere itself seems changed with the spirit of progress and enterprise, and the student is kept interested in his work and encouraged to push out into unexplored field
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IN THE past five years at least there has probably never been a time when all the students of the University were assembled together.
THE SOPHOMORE class, not to be surpassed by the Seniors or the Juniors in any direction, will give a class party tomorrow evening which will establish for themselves a reputation as social beacon lights in the University. Success to the Sophomores.
THE ANNUAL spring contest will occur in Music hall next Tuesday evening. Every instructor in the University and every student could well attend this contest. The orations to be delivered will be interesting and the contestants are well known in the University.
THE ACTION of the Jockey Club in giving the net proceeds of their races to the Students' Loan Fund is very commendable. The races were entirely burlesque and were greatly enjoyed by those who witnessed them. Other organizations could well imitate the example of the Jockey Club in increasing the Students' Loan Fund.
ALMOST WITHOUT exception the student upon entering the University makes a serious mistake, as he either eschews society entirely or follows a social life greatly to his detriment. The University is not sui generis so that it demands of the student a deportment essentially different from that of the high school student, nor does the student who ever pursues lofty ideals need to change his manner of life upon entering the University.
THE SPANISH play to be given by the Senior class this year will present student life in various phases. The play will be localized somewhat but will in no manner be a burlesque as many plays given by preceding graduating classes have been. The net proceeds arising from the reproduction of this play will be given to the Students' Loan Fund. This Senior class will also publish an annual, rather as a souvenir than as a comprehensive portryal of University life.
FROM PRESENT indications the word-pronouncing contest will not be repeated this year. This is to be regretted as a contest of this kind is of great practical value to all concerned.
THE WINDOWS in the University chapel rattle so much on a windy day that the use of the chapel for oratorical purposes under such circumstances is almost impossible. Last year at the final trial debate, and last week at the meeting of the Kansas Academy of Language and Literature, the windows made so great a noise that the persons sitting back of the middle aisle could hardly understand the words of the speakers. This has been a source of annoyance, for a long time and should be remedied.
THE ATTEMPS, heretofore made, to establish a school of medicine in the University, have been independent of the University itself. Now that the Alumni Association of the University is exerting its efforts to secure an appropriation for a medical school here, something definite and important will be done. Our Alumni Association numbers among its members many of the brightest, most energetic and most capable men in Kansas, among whom are three of ourRegents. When they decide upon a course of action important results will follow.
WHILE a student was riding in a railway train the other day a man about thirty years of age, dressed in a plain but neat suit of clothes, sat just across the aisle. A faded alpaca umbrella was at his side. His careworn, weatherbeaten face indicated that he had been living a life of hardship and toil and that the struggle for existence had been well nigh beyond his strength. His countenance would lead one to believe that he never smiled. Yet, thought the student, many college men give their opportunities and their pleasures to the efforts of just such men as this: and there will be a debt to pay when the college student enters into the world where this man toils.
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LITERARY.
A September Day in the Alps.
On a fertile Alp, with a western slope at the base of the Moenlichen, lies the village of Wengern. It is not so high as to be wind-swept in the summer months, yet it is high enough to be able to boast that it has an appreciable interval between sunrise and sunset, a condition that hardly holds true in all Alpine valleys. These rich pasture lands, made from the detritus of the overhanging mountain, have tempted the hardy Swiss peasants to build their picturesque chalets a couple of thousand feet above the valley, even if most of their luxuries and necessities must be carried up to that height over the narrow mountain footpaths on their sturdy shoulders. The hills are so steep that there is no difficulty in carrying the hay and other produce down to the valley on the little hand sleds, at any season of the year.
A long time before the sun had risen, one clear morning after the inevitable Swiss breakfast of coffee, rolls and honey, I started to zig zag down the steep foot path into the valley of the Weise Lutschine. It has been proved by careful investigation, that a "zig" is the first slant upward to the right as you approach an incline, and a "zag" is the first slant up to the left. These zig zags were first invented by cows and other domestic animals who were obliged to climb these mountains, and they have never been improved upon by man. Of course the "tourist" can now ascend these heights by the aid of the "Cog railroad," but the true mountaineer always prefers the zig zag.
As I descended I could see away across the dark valley, where the sun was gilding the tops of the nearer mountains, and off to the left it was possible to catch now and then a glimpse of a snow-covered peak, standing white, pure and spotless, where it could catch the first morning beams. All night long, whenever I had been awake, I had heard the distant roar of a mountain stream, and now as I walked
along the bottom of the valley, I could look up a thousand feet at the feathery stream as it crawled, oh, so lazily, over the precipice between the overhanging firs. It is with difficulty that we can believe that a brook that melts entirely into spray before the wind ere it reaches the bottom of the valley, can make a noise so loud as to be heard miles away. But perhaps the stream is not small; perhaps the dizzy height deceives us. Farther on up the narrow valley, between walls of rock so high that the eye and the neck become tired looking for the top, another fall, the Trummelbach, finds its way between the cliffs, and adds its waters to feed the stream. I had seen the cradle of this torrent, as it issued from beneath the glaciers that crowd the valleys on the north side of the Moench and Eiger; I had watched it as it dashed itself to foam on the rocks at the base of the Jungfrau; I had seen where it gathered up the melted avalanches that shot down from the shoulder of the Schneehorn; I had seen it disappear beneath the firs in the dark valley below; and now that same stream is making its final plunge into the valley. It has worn by its continual pounding on the rock, a deep channel into the side of the cliff, so deep in fact that the stream is scarcely visible below; yet we can climb the rustic stairways, and are suddenly brought face to face with the thundering torrent as it spouts between the overhanging rocks into the dark and seething pool.
With all too short a look at these falls, I continued up the valley of the main stream, till at ten o'clock, just as the sun for the first time found its way into the narrow valley, I stopped to take some refreshment at a little wayside inn. Beyond this straggling village, the wagon road, after crossing the rapid stream on a trembling bridge, has dwindled into a bridle path. At the left is a foot path, leading just across the valley to the base of the glacier, to the point where the furrowed ice stream has crept through the
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Roththal clear down to the habitations of man; and looking across the snow, I see a party of men with their alpenstocks and traveling packs, rapidly decending after their adventurous climb to the summit of the Jungfrau. The path winds among the rocks, and suddenly the village of Trachsellauenen, consisting of one house, a small inn, comes into view.
Farther on, passing the stack of an old silver smelter, standing lone and silent in the dark forest, I noticed that the bridle path has degenerated into a mountain foot path, and now it leads over the Nedla to avoid the deep gorge through which the stream dashes, then through the woods, carpeted on every side with dense green moss. I have passed long ago the last inhabited dwelling; the sun has disappeared behind a bank of clouds; it grows dark and cold, and the sound of distant thunder is heard, while the rain drops begin to patter on the leaves. The rain increases, and the clouds are all around me, so as I come to an old, unoccupied chalet, I sit beneath the projecting eaves and eat my lunch, waiting for the rain to stop falling. The chalet is weather-stained, and of the beautiful, indescribable dark velvety red so characteristis of Alpine buildings, for nearly a hundred years, as the date on the gable informs me, it has stood there in fog and mountain storm, and yet it shows no sign of decay. But the rain continues; so crossing the streams that look like unwashed wool, so loaded are they with the glacier debris, I climb in an atmosphere of clouds up the valley in search of the waterfall that I have seen at a distance. Everywhere there are streams running down the hillsides, and everywhere there is the roar of falling water. Here, according to Baedeker, the great fall should be in full view, but nothing is to be seen but clouds. Am I on the wrong path? I search for some other point of view, and while doing so I notice that the clouds off to the right, where the Tschingel glacier should be, are beginning to break; they are floating away; patches of blue are visible; and without a moment's warning the curtain of cloud rolls
off towards the east, and directly in front of me is the Schmadribach Fall. I am so near that as I look up its foamy slope it seems as if a pent up mountain lake had burst its bounds and was inundating the valley. I am so near to the mass of falling water that the glaciers that feed it, or the mountain tops above it, cannot be seen, only away off to the right the snow fields on the north side of the Breithorn are visible, and nearer at hand on the left the emerald green of the ice masses on the slopes of the Grosshorn. The effect of the picture is so much heightened by the shifting masses of clouds, with the blue patches behind them alternately covering and disclosing the brilliant green of the upland pastures, the furrowed course of the glaciers and the background of snow-capped peaks. The whole range has, within the last two hours received a fresh coating of snow. It is whiter and more dazzling than ever. Words are useless at such a time, and one is impelled only to gaze and worship. This is the head of the Lauterbrunnen valley. To see it is to carry away in the memory a picture more brilliant in coloring and more rich in effects of light and shade than a master hand could paint.
A tired, wet, hungry traveler climbed from the bridge across the Lutschine to the hospitable Wengern calets that night, but he was happy in the opportunity for seeing nature in this mountain valley and in such a charming mood. E.H.S.B.
Kansas Academy of Language and Literature.
The thirteenth annual meeting of the Kansas Academy of Language and Literature was held in Lawrence the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth of April. The meeting, being the thirteenth, was an exceptionally favored one, as the president predicted, and many students and citizens took advantage of the opportunity of hearing our Kansas linguists and litterateurs.
THURSDAY EVENING.
After a short address of welcome by Chancellor Snow, the annual president's address was delivered by Miss Florence Snow, whose volume
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of sonnets, "The Lamp of Gold," will be issued shortly from the press of a Chicago publishing company. Miss Snow chose Browning's Paracelsus for her theme.
This poem does not lose its red-veined humanity even in repeated readings. It shows well the poet's natural bent, his psychological insight, and the simplicity of his treatment of dramatic themes.
The real Paracelsus was born in Einsiedeln near Zurich in 1490. After receiving some instruction in the rudiments of alchemy and medicine, he started on a ten years pilgrimage for the pursuit of knowledge. He returned to the school of his youth as professor of physics, medicine and surgery and died at the age of forty.
His only passion was to know. He was proud of his skill, self assertive and presumptuous. By some he is considered a charlatan and a vagabond; by others revered as the father of modern chemistry. It is safest to adopt a middle course. He had a firm belief in himself and God; he sought in the black arts the spirit that transcends all possible skill; he was a genius, but his attitude toward the verities of life was twisted and strained.
Paracelsus was sure to appeal to a poet who deemed "Little else worth studying but the development of the soul." The desire for knowledge had been employed before, in Byron's Manfred and in Goethe's epic. But Browning discards all symbolic machinery, for the drama of the spirit needs no such aids.
In the opening of the poem the mind of Paracelsus is at once revealed. He pours out his heart to his friend Festus and his friend's wife. In a sense we feel that his struggle is our struggle, his story our story. "To know, to become a star to man forever" is his aim. But Festus discovers a plague spot, and implores his friend not to cut himself off from human sympathy. But it is all in vain.
When we see him again he is in Constantinople, whither the real Paracelsus bent his steps in search of the elixir of life. For the first time he faces himself and his attainment. He has sacrificed everything and now
"Slipt in the blank space, 'twixt an idiot's gibber and lovers ditty, lies the whole."
Aprile, who lived for love alone, has failed no less than he. He tells the poet they must not part till he learns to love, and Aprile learns to know. Half a decade later Paracelsus confesses he tried to live for love alone, but failed,
because his nature was too warped and twisted.
Paracelsus accepts a position in Basil University, and seeks to awaken the spirit of advance, hoping to receive some token that God approves his penance. Two years later he is compelled to flee from the displeasure aroused by his teachings. He determines to set off to embrace his earliest ends again, this time, too, without the approval of Festus. He wishes to know and enjoy at once, for he counts every joy a gain.
Fifteen years later he is stricken down by his rivals. Festus, faithful to the last, watches by his bedside. Paracelsus begs to be buried in some obscure nook, for he has learned humility at last. Now is the time for his message to the world. He springs from his couch and bids his cell become a shrine. He defines his early nature and realizes its relation to God's plan. He understands at last the relation of knowledge and love.
In this work the poet would impress the necessity of following a middle course. Knowledge and power are complete only in a perfect balance of character. Aprile was as wrong as Paracelsus.
In spite of his apparent failure Paracelsus feels that he has done something.
"I have done well, though not all well.
As yet men cannot do without contempt—
As yet men cannot do without contempt— 'Tis for their good, and therefore fit awhile
'Tis for their good, and therefore fit awhile
That they reject the weak, and scorn the false.
Rather than praise the strong and true, in me.
But after, they will know me. If I stoop
Into a dark, tremendous sea of cloud.
It is but for a time; I press God's lamp
Close to my breast, its splendour, soon or late.
Close to my breast, its splendid, soon of fame.
Will pierce the gloom; I shall emerge one day;
You understand me? I have said enough?"
Paracelsus has emerged from the historical cloud which enveloped him. The poet has shaped and colored the material as he deemed best. There is no record that the real Paracelsus made a confession of failure, and yet he failed. History does not tell us that he had a devoted friend. And yet who had greater need of one? Browning gives us the perfected idealized Paracelsus, who died hand in hand with his wise friend.
"Festus, let my hand—
This hand, lie in your own—my own true friend.
Aprile! Hand in hand with you, Aprile!
After a song by Mr. Frank House, Prof. Carruth read Mr. Roberts' paper on "Some Aspects of Literary Mysticism."
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changes in order to establish subjective laws. The new text book on Psychology begins with description of the nervous mechanism, inad of a dissertation on the human soul. The human mind is a complex of specific activities. Psychology is closely allied to biology. The belief that the human physi- organizism is the result of a process of ion has led to the conception that the organism is likewise the result of ism adopts metaphysical con- The new Psychology de- physics. The mystic consciousness of
Emerson, Browning and Tennyson have given expression to mysticism, but with them this attitude was only momentary. In the magazine psychology we often find the mystical view of life. Modern psychology finds a pathological explanation for mysticism.
The source of mysticism is in the Platonic doctrine of Ideas. If Plato derived his doctrine from oriental Philosophy, the East is the mother of mysticism.
FRIDAY MORNING.
"The Ethical Element in Art" was discussed by Mr. Bishop, of Oswego.
Matthew Arnold calls poetry a criticism of life. As a definition this is inexact and worthless, but it suggests the relation between the arts. The ethical element is an essential vital force in art.
Art furnishes an ideal of life. By ideal we mean anything that is true, beautiful and good. Truth appeals to the intellect, goodness to the moral sense, beauty to the aesthetic sense. Art involves insight into the realities of nature and life. It must be pervaded by a purpose and shaped by the imagination. There is a unity of principle throughout the arts. Some deny these ethical relations between the arts.
One extreme school declares that art is a law unto itself. Another school of extreme naturalists maintains that art is an essential evil.
Are ethical judgments valid with regard to art works? Does the domain of ethics extend over the realm of art.?
Some maintain that the end of art is beauty. If this end is attained the art is perfect. But artistic pleasure is not the highest aim. It is
absurd to declare that because an artist's end is to paint beautiful pictures, he may forget the differences between good and evil. If a moral law exists, it must be supreme.
Some approve only of what is for the good of the community. This end should be made controlling in every part of life. The artist is the last one who should claim exemption from this law, because of his wide influence. If his art teaches bad lessons he is to be condemned, because his art is not for the good of the community.
There are moralists who condemn art altogether on the ground that art is fiction. Yet the end of fiction is the conveyance of truth. They object that it excites the feeling without leading to action. The right exercise of the emotions is a discipline of the soul: it makes men strong, temperate, just.
The true end of art is not pleasure alone, but pleasure that is noble and healthy. De Quincy says: "The object of the fine Arts is the exaltation of human nature." If this is not the end, there is no defense for art.
Miss Adelia Humphrey of Junction City discussed the short story, its history, importance and possibilities.
The short story is the oldest form of literary production. Christ's parables were types of the short story. The signal successes in the short story field have been attained by American writers. Thomas Nelson Page, Bret Harte, Joel Chandler Harris, Octave Thanet, Constance Fenimore Woolsen, Harriet Prescott Spofford, Mary E. Wilkins, are some of our successful writers of the short story.
The story writer must be conversant with life, must have a knowledge of physchology, and must have a definite philosophy of life. After a careful study of the rules of composition, the rules must be relegated to sub-consciousness.
This is the day for the short story, for confdensation is in accordance with the spirit ofthe times. It has already taken precedence over the serial story, and who knows but that someday it will supercede the novel.?
An original short story entitled "Buttermilk" was read by Mrs. Foster of Wichita, followed byNat's Wife,"by Mrs.Gray of Topeka,and The Doctors Ghost Story "by Mr.Crandall of Topeka.
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
In the afternoon session the "Fiction Discussion" was the chief part of the program. It was opened by a preliminary survey of the field of contemporary writers of fiction in England and America. To say that this paper was presented by Mr. B. W. Woodward is to say that it was unprejudiced, judicial and exhaustive. Mr. Woodward places Mr. Hardy and Mr. Hall Caine at the head of the fiction writers of today, criticized from an artistic standpoint. He rather dampened the ardor of Ian McClaren's admirers by showing where the sketches in the "Bonny Brier Bush" have an insufficiency of basis and a superfluity of sentiment. The discussion then began of the question, "Among living writers do the English display a more masterly treatment of fiction than the Americans?" The first speaker in support of the English novel was not present, and the discussion was opened by a paper in a somewhat partisan defense of American fiction and attack upon English writers by Mr. L. H Crandall, of Topeka. This was followed by a paper in defense of the English prepared by Mrs. Emily L. Stone, of Lawrence. and by another paper on the negative by Miss Josephine March, of Lawrence. The general trend of the discussion seemed to develop the fact that the Americans show greater originality, and have fresher sources from which to draw their fiction, but that the English display a deeper insight into human nature, going perhaps too deeply into their subject, and thereby stirring up less pure, and pleasing pools of life and action.
A general discussion of the subject was then participated in by the members of the Academy, in which much additional light was thrown upon the question at issue.
In the business session that followed, Manhattan was chosen the place of the next meeting of the Academy, and the following selection of officers was made for the ensuing year: President, Dr. W. H. Carruth; Vice-Pres., Miss Bertha Lovewell, Topeka; Secretary, Miss Meddie O. Hamilton, Winfield; Treasurer Hon. B. W. Woodward; Executive Committee, Prof. O. E. Olin, of Manhattan, Messrs. L. H. Perkins of Lawrence and H. S. Roberts, of Manhattan.
SATURDAY MORNING.
The Saturday morning session was opened with a discussion by Dr. Holmes on "The Women of Juvenal."
Juvenal's stories were directed against the nobility and the vanities, weaknesses and extravagances of women in high life. He availed offending individuals, but lashed the living over the shoulders of the dead.
For his information about women of the nobility he relied on doubtful authority. His pictures do not give a complete and truthful panorama of Roman life. Roman society must have fallen to pieces earlier than it did, if the majority of the women had not been stainless On the whole, Juvenal's view of the world was partial and distorted.
Mr. Price then read his essay on the "Princess" which carried off the honors in the prize contest.
In the first part the poem is mock-heroic, but the theme rises in tone. There is one dark shadow in this Arcadia: the immemorial subjection of women to men. Lady Ida combines the virtues of Hypatia and those of Joan of Arc. Though her plan for the emancipation of women is a good one, she failed to make allowance for that passion without which woman is one-sided.
After Miss Perry's paper on the "American Drama," which will not admit of a brief summary, and Miss Watson's "Kansas Bibliography," the Kansas academy was adjourned to meet at the call of the executive committee.
A Passing Thought.
BY J. W. HULLINGER.
Conventions, conferences, scientific societies art associations, academies, revivals! Their relative excellencies in a nut-shell: science broadens, mathematics strengthens, literature enriches, language polishes, and religion purifies. Much of each does well rounded manhood require.
One can not learn to love Christ by contemplating the devil. There is often experienced, while meditating anything base or extremely low in nature, a species of fascination, analogous to that which tempts one to throw himself headlong if he gazes down a precipice. Prompted thus, a noble character may plunge from a moral height into an abyss of sin.
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EXCHANGES.
The Washburn-Drury joint debate was won by Drury.
Mrs. Josephine Woodard, a student of the University several years ago, is now special correspondent in Cuba for the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
In the recent Kentucky State Oratorical Contest Mr. John T. Gray, of the State College, won first place, his subject being, "Evolution of the Republic."
The University of Michigan Glee Club passed through Lawrence last week. They are giving a series of concerts at important points from Chicago to Salt Lake City, this being the longest trip ever taken by such an organization.
The State Normal School has in the past week had an Irish program by the Irish students, a patriotic student was invited to deliver the Decoration Day address at Council Grove, and a great deal of discussion of the Cuban question.
The Ohio colleges have just completed an intercollegiate athletic association. One of the principal objects is the holding of an annual state field day meet. This will promote general athletics among the colleges of the state. It can be seen at a glance what a boon this would be for Kansas athletics.
Arbor Day was observed at the State Normal with very appropriate exercises—music, speeches, a poem by Prof. Ellsworth, college songs, and planting of ivy by the Senior class. Would not this be a better method of observing the day than our own? But the Salute says: "On Thursday morning after Arbor day the beautiful little ivy green, which had been so tenderly planted by the Seniors, appeared before the wondering eyes of the students, arrayed in all the beauty and splendor of a fresh coat of red paint. This was evidently the work of a Junior as it showed plainly that none but an artist could have obtained such results. The Salute has as yet been unable to learn whether it was painted while one of the smaller guards was on duty or while the larger one was asleep".
The ladies of K. S.A.C.finished their continued story in the last number of the Students' Herald.
A new volume of Amherst literature will shortly be published under the tittle "Amherst Life." It is intended to represent distinctively the undergraduate life of Amherst, its customs, scenes and institutions. It will be made up largely of selections from the Amerst Olio for the past fifteen years, and also from the Literary Monthly.
So great has the debating spirit at Yale become this year that a debating club has been formed in the scientific department—the Sheffield School. Great interest is being taken in the approaching debate with Harvard, inasmuch as both universities have won from Princeton, and futhermore, since Harvard has never been defeated in debate. In view of this interest the faculty of Yale have decided to offer a new course in "Economic Debates" for the cultivation of skill in debating. Special attention will be given to skill and readiness in debating, and to extemporaneous speaking, while rhetoric and the preparation of briefs will also be taken up.
We have searched through our exchanges for a creditable bit of verse and have not found it. It seems that the cheap fellows who make fun of minor poetry have completely won the day. The opinion prevails that because one is not an inspired master he must preserve a complete silence. But really, is this sufficient reason why our pleasant and beautiful thoughts should not be preserved in the form of verse? Is not a full, rounded and complete culture of the whole mind the modern ideal? Surely there are among us some who feel a genuine inspiration from the loveliness of nature and an expression of this would be a joy to appreciative fellow students. We protest against the death of good poetry among the exponents of college life.
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LOGALS.
Mr. Dana Templin, visited friends at the University last week.
John Crooks was kept at his room last week by quite a severe case of sickness.
Rev. J. W. Sommerville of the First Methodist church conducted chapel this week.
The Freshman Botany class was to take an excursion up the Kaw last Saturday, but the rain prevented it.
The Freshmen seem to be in doubt as to whether it would be proper for them to have a May-pole this year.
Miss Martha Whaley of Topeka attended the Acadamy of Language and Literature and visited friends at the University Friday.
Mr. Shepherd, Engineer special, returned last Wednesday from his home in Missouri where he has been detained by sickness.
Evangelist Wharton and Mr. and Mrs. Bush watched the Freshman class in physical culture play a game of foot-ball Friday morning
Mr. E. E. Rush '95, at present a teacher in the Kansas City High School, was at the University Saturday attending the Academy of Language and Literature.
Mr. S. C. Bloss, class of '94, who is now principal of the high school at Pleasanton, visited B. B. Breeze and other friends at the University last Saturday and Sunday.
A large per cent of the classes in the University were dismissed Friday forenoon in order that students and instructors might attend the Academy of Language and Literature.
The Greek Symposium was postponed last week on account of the electric light being in use. Dr. Wilcox was to have spoken on the "Olympic Games" and was to have illustrated the lecture with slides.
H. Hogeboon, Pharmacy '94, was on the hill last week.
The chess tournament between the University and city chess clubs is scheduled to commence on next Friday evening May 1. A list of the University players will be published next week.
Prof. Bailey addressed the Chemical Seminary this week.
Mr. M. Z. Kirk has returned from a trip to the Kansas salt region.
Prof. Sayre lectured before the Medical Society, Tuesday, on "Poisons."
The University catalogues will probably be ready for distribution next week.
Mr. Thornton Cooke '93, expects to receive a scholarship at Cornell next year.
The ladies of Prof. Engel's classes in German were out serenading last Saturday night.
The special catalogues of the schools of Fine Arts and Pharmacy have gone to the printer.
Mr. Schuyler Opp, '97, has returned from Muncie, Pa., where he has been for the past five weeks.
The Senior Pharmacy class has finished Therapeutics and will take up a short course in Pharmacy.
The class in "Taxation" on Monday listened to an interesting talk on the tariff by Mr. W. W. Reno.
The Sophomores have made arrangements for their "spread" Saturday night at Journal Hall. A very enjoyable time is expected and every Sophomore should go.
The Science Club meets this afternoon in the Chemistry Building. Prof. Bailey will lecture on his European trip.
Mr. Dana Templin gave an interesting talk before the Civil Engineering Society, on his work connected with the location of a branch of the Kansas City, Pittsburgh & Gulf railroad Mr. Templin held the position of level-man in this party, and in the talk he gave the members of the societies many interesting points in regard to the practical work connected with railroad location.
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Law Notes.
The Seniors took a final examination in "Equity" Tuesday.
Judge Humphrey has gone to Junction City for a week's rest.
The Juniors will begin "Sales and Partnership" next week.
The Senior base-ball team is seriously in need of practice.
Mr. Rogers, being an accomplished and practical photographer, has been appointed to make all arrangements for a Senior class picture.
Mr. Foresman has made satisfactory arrangements with Kansas City parties and he will begin the practice of law there after commencement.
The law Alumni banquet is the event of the college course. What action has been taken on it?
Mr. Crum will study during the summer vacation.
W. S. Pope will be a member of the Kansas City Kansas bar after June 1st.
The Seniors will resume work in "Evidence" next week.
What has become of the co-operative legal firm established by a number of Seniors?
There are four married men in the Senior class and two more that want to be.
School of Fine Arts.
There will be a recital at Music Hall next Wednesdy.
A letter from Austria addressed to M. H. Mellman, in care of the WEEKLY, is in the hands of the Managing-Editor. Who is Mr. Mellman
It has been thought best to give up the Concert Course for this half term. Students who deposited fees can have their money refunded by calling at the Hall.
Chancellor F. H. Snow left Wednesday night for Kiowa, where he delivered a lecture last night. The Kiowa High School has recently
been admitted to the list of accredited high schools and the Chancellor will inspect the character and methods of the work of that school. He will also deliver, to-night, an address to the graduating class of the Wellington High School.
Mr. Stevens Wins.
The competitive arguments pertaining to the Mississippi river, which have recently appeared in the weekly in response to a question addressed to Chancellor Snow, have been submitted to the judgment of Professors Hopkins, Templin and Emch. The article signed "G," which appeared March 20, received two "I"'s and a "III," thus winning first honors. It was written by Mr. G. W. Stevens who according to the offer made will read the weekly for a year free of charge. Mr. John M. Lee was a very close second.
The Kappa Alpha Theta Party.
The large annual party of the Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity was held at the Knights of Pythian hall, last Friday evening. The hall was very tastefully decorated with palms and flowers while in two corners of the room booths were erected from which refreshments were served throughout the evening.
The grand march commenced promptly at half past eight and shortly after midnight the dancing ceased. Zuinnerschied's orchestra of Kansas City furnished the music.
A considerable number of out of town guests were present: Mrs. McDonald, Brunswick Maine; Mrs. Dobson, Ottawa; Mrs. M. S. Cowles, Kansas City; Misses DeWeese, Wamego; Thompson, Bigger and Miller, Kansas City; Hudkinson, Salem, Mass.; Moore, White Cloud: Barkley, Topeka: Messrs Bates and Drought Kansas City.
The Chancellor's reception to the Seniors of the different schools will be on the evening of May 8.
The "Barbs" will give their annual Spring party at the Knights of Pythian hall, Friday, May 8.
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"REFRESH ME WITH A NOBLE THOUGHT."
A member of the Weekly staff who finds it easier to ask questions than to answer them, circulated the following request in the University the past week:
Please write below, in your own words, for publication without signature, the grandest thought that has ever entered your mind.
The responses obtained are given below.
Professors of language:
The possibility of direct personal knowledge of and communion with the great Source of all that is highest and best in human life.
Knowledge is co-eternal with the soul.
The universal reign of law; the unity of the universe; the identical nature of atomic, planetary, human and devine love; the universal tendency upward.
My brother man.
Seniors, Juniors and graduates:
I do not have a soul; I am a soul.
My grandest thought came to me while studying astronomy: the planets have been swinging in their mighty orbits for ages, each one deserted and alone. We might imagine how eagerly they would try to "speak each other in passing," where their orbits draw near each other, and ask for news from the infinite realms of space.
The infinity of space.
"Except a grain of wheat fall into the earth and die, it abideth by itself alone; but if it die, it beareth much fruit."
There is no limit to man's progress except that which his own indolence assigns him. He may go on to perfection.
That God and Nature haromonize; that all is one, and that multiplicity and confliction are but the results of our limitations.
The angel took the man by the hand and led him off through space and showed him planet after planet, world after world; each greater and grander than the last. The man's mind could not comprehend the greatness of it all. "Infinite, indeed, is the universe of God!" The angel was silent, but led him onward, past
star after star, past suns and solar systems whose planets were suns with satellites. The man saw them all as shadows of light. He lost even the consciousness of their being. He only felt their vastness. Again he cried "Infinite, indeed, is the universe of God!" The angel held his peace, and flew faster and farther. The man saw nothing, thought nothing, but followed his guide on through the haze of eternal space. He did not ask again. But the angel turned and saw that the lesson was well learned. He put his supporting arm around him and said: "Infinite, indeed, is the universe of God!"
Law students:
A time to come when neither war nor wrong, pride nor price shall dominate; when loathsome avarice and vain ambition shall flee from the minds of men, and modest charity and tender love be ushered in; when mawkish sentiment and mildewed creed cease to be and sober sense shall reign supreme.
Somewhere, somehow, the spirit of man lives forever, free from vexation and doubt; to die is landing in the immortal realm.
I am offered a liberal education and I will make the most of it.
The thought that all phenomena must be reduced, ultimately, to mental phenomena.
New members of Phi Beta Kappa:
That I am kin to every created thing, animate and inanimate,—yea, even to the Creator himself!
The final destiny of every soul is the ultimate harmony with and incorporation into the Good, the True and the Beautiful.
God is love.
I am only a very insignificient part of God's living creation, yet I exert an influence on the whole which will last throughout eternity.
Freshmen:
The wisdom of the Creator as shown by the immensity and complexity of the universe and the creation of a creature, man, with soul to appreciate and enjoy the beauty and granduer
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of it all, and with power to solve, one by one its mysteries, yet never reaching the end—this is the grandest thought that ever flitted across my mind.
In the midst of all this seeming chaos and confusion there is a ruling Power, in whose image, we are told, man is created, and which guides with its omniscience the destinies of man as well as those of the universe.
He who perserves in adversity has one of the best elements of success, whatever misfortune may befall us.
The comparative shortness of man's life; and yet the joy, peace and happiness which he can infuse into others lives if he but be a lover of his fellow men.
The thought of consecrating myself to the betterment of man in such a way as to be acceptable to God.
Professor of science and Mathematics:
It is perhaps too sacred for publication.
The origin of life, and heredity.
The absolute absoluteness of God.
That I shall live eternally with God as my friend, and in his society be eternally learning.
The immensity of the universe and the complexity of the laws by which it is governed.
Women on the University pay rolls.
We cannot all be great but we can at least approximate greatness by keeping our ideals high and our thoughts and lives sweet and pure.
OBSERVATIONS
With one or two exceptions the request was taken in good faith.
Students in philosophy seemed especially interested in the result of the inquiry.
The brevity and conciseness of the Professors as compared with the students is noticeable.
The ladies, a number of whom were addressed seemed quite reticent, only one having responded.
Our last issue was held over one day in order to report the Jockey Club event but our correspondent failed to report.
The Lecture Bureau.
The University Lecture Bureau this year has given the students and the people of Lawrence attractions of unusual interest. Henri Watterson, of the Louisville Courier-Journal is one of the best orators that ever appeared before a Lawrence audience. Ovide Musin is well known in Lawrence and is always greeted by a large crowd of persons eager to hear the marvelous strains which proceed from his violin. The Original Tennessee Jubilee Singers were thoroughly enjoyed, while the Mozart Symphony Club maintained its record for excellent musical productions.
Next Wednesday evening in University Hall the last regular number offered by the Bureau will be given. It will be something unique—a picture story. A love story is told by means of about 250 pictures taken from real life and thrown upon a large screen. These pictures, life size, represent out door scenes, an interview with Chauncey Depew and various other pictures of exceeding interest.
The Bureau will probably give an extra number in May as a sufficient sum of money for this purpose has been made from the sale of tickets. In addition to this a small sum of money may be left in the treasury for the use of the Bureau next year. W.W.R.
The Betas had their pictures taken Monday.
Miss Alice Smith, of Brunswick, N. Y., a former student in the University, is visiting with Profesor Cowan this week.
It is reported that twenty-five orations have been received by the Spring Contest committee. Where has our "lack of interest in oratory" gone?
The Betas gave an informal party in honor of Misses Bigger, Miller and Moore, last Thursday evening.
The mother and sister of Prof. H. B. Newson arrived in Lawrence yesterday. They will make their future home with the Professor in this city.
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Snow Hall.
The Histology Department recently secured a fine specimen of a human brain.
Chinch bugs are very abundant this spring in the vicinity of Lawrence. Some have been found to be already infected with sporotrichium.
Sufficient chinch bug "infection" has been preserved from last year's cultures in the Botany Department to supply the needs of the coming season.
Mr. E. C. Case, A. M.'93, visited Lawrence last week. Mr. Case will spend the summer collecting vertebrate fossils from the Permian deposits of northwest Texas, for the University of Chicago.
A cinnamon teal, anas cyanoptera, was shot on the river a few days ago. These ducks are reported numerous at present. The cinnamon teal's geographical range is farther westward and its presence this far east is unusual.
A number of students of Natural History are doing original work in Snow Hall. Mr. R. C. Gowell, in the Zoology Department, is studying the myology of gophers and moles. In the Geology Departmant, Mr. W. N. Logan is preparing a paper on the stratigraphy of the Kansas cretaceous deposits, and Mr. M. Z. Kirk one on the manufacture and mining of salt in Kansas. Mr. A. Stewart and Mr. E. S. Riggs, both in the Paleontology Department, are making restorations of fossil animals. Mr. Stewart is working on Oreodon, of which several specimens were obtained by the last two University geological expeditions. Mr. Riggs has in the last Quarterly a description of a new species of sabre-toothed tiger, Dirsictis paucidens and is making a restoration of another species, Hoplophoneus occidentalis. In the Entomology Department, Miss Carrie Quinlan is writing a treatise on the insects of a limited locality with regard to their habits and life histories. Mr. H. M. Menke, also in the last named department, is preparing a paper on the chaetoloxy of the family of diptera, asilidæ.
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ATHLETICS.
VARSITY 6—HASKELL 2.
The first match game of base-ball of the Kansas University team for '96 was played Wednesday afternoon on McCook field before a fair sized crowd of students and townspeople. The visiting team was the Jayhawkers old rivals in local base-ball honors, the Indians from Haskell Institute.
The game was not a brilliant one outside of the work of the batteries. The fielding of both teams was ragged. The Haskell boys playing a tragedy of errors, while at times the base running was stupid. However, for the opening game of the season the work of the 'Varsity boys was very commendable. Every man in his position showed himself to possess ability to play the game and what is needed is practice and team work. The batting is apparently the weakest point in the team's play, although it must be remembered that Augusta is a clever twirler and has always been a stumbling block to the best of the University's batters.
The game demonstrated that while Gear and Kelsey will be missed, the 'Varsity has a battery that will be hard to beat. Wagner and Outland worked excellently together, and if they keep up the gait they heve started, there need be no fears as to the strength of the "points." Wagner held the hard hitting left handed Haskell boys down to eight hits and struck out seven men. Outland handled himself in great style taking the low throws and the high ones, with accuracy and cleanness, besides watching the bases well.
Mitchell played a splendid game. The infield were not given much to do. Blackshire made a brilliant stop of a hard hit ball in the seventh inning, cutting a runner off at home on the play. The work of the outfield was altogether acceptable. Sherman of the team of '93, played center field.
The Indian boys did not play up to their standard. Two new men, the Keeler brothers, held first and third bases, ane one's playing
GEOLOGICAL ACROSTIC,—TO PHONE 47.
I hear thee discoursing of J jewels of night,
C arboniferous jaspers L aid away by the light,
E ntombed by the ages 'B lack Diamonds' in worth,
& lifted by labor O outside of the earth
“C alcining for cycles they L ay there concealed
O ccurrining strata L like waters congealed,
A gain to appear and with E nergy crowned,
L ight, heat to surrender S ince forced out of ground."
CLASS PINS. CLASS MEDALS. LAPEL BUTTONS.
Engraved Visiting Cards,
Monogram Papers,
Wedding Invitations.
Jaccard's Kansas City
NOVELTIES IN
SILVER AND GOLD. Tend for Samples and prices.
1034 MAIN STREET.
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was as good as the other's was bad. Buckhart and Augusta, the veteran battery, were on hand and put up their regulation game.
SCORE.
Kansas University. A.B. R. B.H. S.B. P.O. A. E.
Sherman, c.f. 4 0 0 0 8 1 1
Wagner, p. 4 1 0 0 0 9 0
Outland, c. 4 1 2 2 10 0 0
Mitchell, 1st b. 4 1 2 3 7 0 0
Burdict, s.s. 2 0 0 0 0 2 1
Griggs, l.f. 2 1 0 0 2 0 0
Todd, 2nd b. 4 1 0 0 2 2 0
Blackshire, 3rd b. 4 0 2 0 1 1 1
Snider, r.f. 4 1 0 0 2 0 0
Total 32 6 6 5 27 15 3
Haskell Institute. A.B. R. B.H. S.B. P.O. A. E.
Peiton, l.f. 5 0 2 0 1 0 1
Moore, c.f. 4 1 0 1 1 1 1
Buckhart, c. 5 1 1 0 10 0 1
Augusta, p. 4 0 1 0 0 14 0
Brown, 2nd b. 3 0 1 0 1 1 0
Keeler, J. 1st b. 1 0 0 0 12 0 1
Keeler, H. 3rd b. 2 0 2 0 1 7
Williams, r.f. 3 0 1 0 1 0 1
Peters, s.s. 3 0 0 0 1 2 3
Total 30 2 8 1 27 19 15
Score by innings:
Kansas University 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 6
Haskell Institute 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Summary: Earned runs. Haskell Institute 1
Summary: Earned runs, Haskell Institute 1; three base hits, Haskell, Keeler; double plays, Sherman to Mitchell, Peters to Keeler; base on balls, off Wagner 1, off Augusta 3; struck out, by Wagner 7, by Augusta 9; passed balls, Buckhart 1; umpire, Archie Hogg.
Field Day, May 15.
The date for the annual meet of field and track events has been fixed for Friday, May 15. The meet will be held at McCook field, and a fine list of events, including the following will be offered: 100 yard dash,220 yard,440 yard; mile runs, standing and running high jumps, hurdle race, pole vault, hammer throw, shot put and bicycle races. Donated prizes will be given for first and second places, and from the records made a track team will be chosen to represent the University at the Kansas City meet, provided that arrangement is made and it no doubt will be.
PERSONS DESIRING TO BE HEALED Will do well to call at Doctor Robinson's Bath House. 906 Mass. St., Down Stairs.
He heals with his HANDS while Rubbing. Open every day of the week. Prices: Boys under 12,10 cents; under 14,15cents; Adults 35 cents.
To-Morrow Morning We will offer very attractive new lines of MENS'SHOES.
PATENT LEATHERS
Vici Kids in Needle and Round Toe. Newest Tans in Needle and Round Toe.
A SPECIAL BARGAIN
In Tans at $2.90 and $3.35. Best value ever shown in this city.
Bullene Shoe Co.
For Prices as low as New York and Philadelphia call on Geo. H. Hollingbery & Son,
Practical Merchant Tailors.
841 Mass. St. Lawrence Kans.
Patronize
M. J. SKOFSTAD,
The American Clothier,
LAWRENCE, KANS.
ICE
Manufactured from Distilled and Filtered Water. Daily Capacity of Factory, 9 tons. Storage Capacity, 370 tons
LOW PRICES,
Prompt Service and Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Tel. 88. A.J.GRIFFIN, Manager.
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FAGT AND FIGTION.
When a man is bound to go to extremes he should be "looked after" but not followed Wrinkle.
Buy your stationery supplies at J. S. Boughton's 3rd. door North of Watkins Bank.
The finest line of tailor's samples in the City can be seen at Weber's. Suits, $16.00 and upwards. The best of work guaranteed.
Students buy their canes at Smith's News Depot.
For shoes go to The Cash Shoe Store. 823 Mass. street.
Everett & Hults have opened a fresh stock of staple and fancy groceries at the corner of Mass. and Adams Streets. They invite students and others to note their prices and quality of goods. They sell as cheap as the same class of goods can be found in any other store in the city.
K. S. U. Bouquet triple extract, is the most lasting, delicate and refreshing perfume on the market. For sale only at Barber Bros. Drug Store.
"Honest John" corn planters at Faxon's.
Finest quality tennis shoesat Faxon's.
White Kid Slippers- $1.00 a pair at Eaxon's. Geo. Beattie, house painter and paper hanger. 938 Mass. Street.
Some way or another, Griffin has an immense coal trade among the students.
Griffin's telephone is No. 88. Talk to him about your coal supply.
Griffin, the ice man sells coal.
For base-ball and athletic goods go to Smith's News Depot.
Paper by the pound and cut to any size at J. S. Boughton's 1027 Mass. St.
Morgan (looking at the trade-mark on his racket): "Miss X., are Wright and Ditson the champion tennis players."
M1ss X: ? ? ? ! !! !
Old lady in bookstore—"Last days of Pompeii! So he's dead, poor fellow; I wonder what killed him?"
“He died of an eruption, madam," replied the gravefaced clerk. —Ex.
All kinds of type-writing done cheap by C. E. Rose, 726 Mississippi Street.
Give your type-writing work to C. E. Rose.
J. Lucas repairs shoes neatly. 900 Warren and Mass. street.
Have your themes type-written. C. E. Rose will do the work for you.
The best place to buy shoes is at The Cash Shoe Store. 823 Mass. street.
Having recently established our bnsiness in Lawrence, we desire to call the attention of all students and members of the University faculty to our quality of goods and our low prices. Suits $15 upward. Morton & Wahlstrom. Tailors 831 Mass.up stairs.
We keep constantly on hand a full line of all the leading toilet preparations for ladies' use. Barber Bros., Druggists.
K. U. students ride the Remington and go to the front. Wheels to rent by Enslow & Seimears, 1025 Mass.
Griffin the coal man sells ice.
Special pri on tennis goods at the  formerly Field &
J. Lucas repairs shoes. 900 Warren and Mass. street.
A. Weber, the tailor, has moved his establishment to 733 Mass. St.up stairs.
Special prices to clubs, on tennis goods at the University Book Store. — Formerly Field & Gibb.
La Mode at 841 Mass is offering splendid inducements which should appeal to the ladies of the University. New invoice just received. Styles the latest, quality the best, prices suited to the times, andtreatment the most courteous.
The Komo Photo Co.
makes a special rate to students.
Remember this.
728 MASS. ST.--Only gallery on the East side of Mass. St.
J. M. JONES MEATS AND GROCERIES,
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706 MASS. ST.
'96
Weight
12 oz.
Model
All Brass, Nickel Plated and Burns
Kerosene Oil.
The Pathlight
A beautiful, thoroughly made and finely finished Bicycle Lamp, jolt and cyclone proof.
Sent toany part of the country (express prepaid) on receipt of price,$4.50. (Maybe you can buy it of your local dealer for a little less; ask him.)
THE PLACE & TERRY MFG. CO.,
247 Centre St., New York.
SCHMELZER ARMS CO.
PECK & SNYDER ICE SKATES.
GENERAL ATHLECTIC AND SPORTING GOODS.
CATALOGUE FREE.
541 AND 543 MAIN ST., KANSAS CITY, MO.
JUST
IN!
JUST IN! A New Lot of TAN SHOES FOR GENTLEMEN. $3.00, $3.50, $4.00 They are up to date styles. J. FISCHER & SON.
Mr Fouler
SEE . .
FOWLER ★★★
THE
BEFORE
BUYING . . .
The Fulton
. . A WHEEL·
Strictly high grade and fully warranted. There are imitations but none equal in finish and rigidity. The ORIGINAL DOUBLE TRUSS. The finest ladies wheel made is THE FOWLER.
GEO. A. ESTERLY, Woodward Building.
SHIRTS
SHIRTS
SEE THE NEW ONES AT ABE LEVY'S.
WOOLF BROS.
LAUNDRY GO.
ABE LEVY, Agent. A. McMURRY, Solicitor.
GOODS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED.
SHIRTS
SEE THE
NEW ONES
...AT...
ABE LEVY'S.
SHIRTS
WOOLF BROS. LAUNDRY GO.
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LAUNDRY GO.
BEAL & GODDING KEEP THE
Telephone 139.
POPULAR LIVERY STABLE.
'OLIN BELL,
SCHAFFENSTEIN
Shaw Pianos,
Western Distributing Agent for
Russell Pianos,
Bay State Washburn
Other First Class Pianos.
Schwarzer
PIANOS TO RENT.
Easy Payments if desired.
Mandolins and Guitars.
Special Prices to K. U. Students.
'OLIN BELL, LAWRENCE, Ks.
DON'T FAIL
To see us before you place your Order for Spring Clothes. It will pay you.
SUITS, $12.00; TROUSERS, $4.00 and UPWARDS.
Satisfaction Guaranteed in every instance. Spring Samples now on display.
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WM. BROMELSICK.
Some nice sweet Butter to lubricate that dry bread, will put you in good humor with
KIRBY & HILL,
Telephone 40.
Successors to A. K. HOGE. 1300 Massachusetts Street.