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February 6, 1897.
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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FEBRUARY 6, 1897.
Editor-in-Chief.
HAROLD W. SMITH,
Associate:
RICHARD R. PRICE.
Literary Editor
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No 20.
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LAST FRIDAY, the 29th of January, was the thirty-sixth anniversary of the admission of Kansas to the Union. Charles Robinson was the first governor of the state, and coincident with his inauguration was that of Davis, President of the Confederacy. Kansas made a stormy beginning. The depopulating "drouth"
of 1860 was followed by the awful cloudburst of civil war. There are men in Lawrence who have vivid recollections of the first "Kansas Day," and have anxiously marked the progress of the state since then; have nursed her through babyhood, disciplined her youth and guided her maturer life. Peace be to them; and to their posterity, success!
THE LAST piece of frescoing in the new Congressional Library building has been finished; the lighting system has been tested and perfected, and preparations are now under way for a grand opening of this marvel of American architecture. It should be a matter of interest and pride to us westerners that, conspicuous among the mural decorations in this building are those of an artist familiar to these parts, George Barse, Jr. Barse, Jr., as he now styles himself, was previous to his removal to New York City, a Kansas City boy; and it was there that he did the work which brought him into notice. His panels in the new library building are in figure and wholly symbolical.
THE SENIOR class in the school of Arts has decided to petition for a commencement orator, and furthermore, to have a class day. The opinion is general that a graduating class should not be loth to publish its identity, but should assert the prominence which is its rightful claim. The class of '97, accordingly, proposes to institute the delightful custom of holding class day exercises. The exact nature of the inter-class ceremonial is entirely a matter of election on the part of the Seniors. The conduct of the event will of course, be genteel and in perfect keeping with the much vaunted rank of seniority. The exercises will probably be held in the open air, and the senior classmen will be distinguishable by a peculiarity of dress.
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INTEREST in minor University affairs is suspended to be revived, we suppose, after the passage of the appropriation bill. Not long ago there appeared in the Kansas City Journal a comparative statement of University appropriations and expenses in various states. To the reader whose acquaintance with Kansas University is extensive enough to enable him to appreciate its excellence the comparison is doubly convincing. For he learns, perhaps to his surprise, that for the last year the actual expense of maintaining a state university in Kansas was less than the amount of money used for a like purpose in any of the neighboring states. He is convinced that University affairs have been ably managed. But, he finds, also, that this strict economy in management is a matter of dire necessity—in other words, that university appropriations heretofore have been inadequate. He is now convinced that some how, somewhere there is a serious misunderstanding. Well, he is right in both of his convictions. If the legislators of this state could only put themselves into our places for a short time; if we could but give them guaranty of the fulfillment of our extravagant dreams as to the future greatness of this state evidenced in the prominence of its chief educational institution; if we could only show them that our welfare is the welfare of the state; our success, its glory: if all this could be done, we might feel sure of maintaining the height to which we have already attained.
KANSAS UNIVERSITY has had a hard struggle from its beginning. Its early history may be gathered from the biographies of a few noble men; its later history is largely the record of sacrifices and denials on the part of its professors. What wonder that the men who have been so instrumental in the rise of the University are now so vitally concerned in any event which points to its decline. What wonder that they are so hearty and unreserved in their support of the Appropration Bill as introduced by Rep. Hackney. Perhaps we at the University are not altogether unselfish in our wishes and expressions relative to financial arrangements for
the next school year; and in the enjoyment of a supersensual wealth, are apt to forget the actual poverty of the state,-the plentiful lack of cash which enforces economy and denial in the management of all its departments. But, we are sincere in the belief that our petitions have been reasonable, and hardly think that our persistency in pressing them could have been engendered of mere selfishness. Viewed from purely a business standpoint it is plain that money spent in the upbuilding of a state educational institution is capital well invested.
IN OUR effort to make the WEEKLY thoroughly representative of college life we need the active support of all connected with the University. Contributions of a literary, local or editorial nature are earnestly solicited. In the way of encouraging literary attempts the English Department gladly credits all articles which receive publication in the WEEKLY in substitution for theme and thesis work. We ask the students to give us the benefit of that department's generosity.
FINANCIALLY, THE last foot-ball season seems to have been generally disastrous. Contemplation of this and of the additional fact that very few of the insolvent athletic associations throughout the colleges seem to be discouraged with the foot-ball outlook for next year, should be in some degree a source of comfort and hope to anxious managers and patrons of the game here at home. In our own league Iowa is in a worse predicament than we. The S. U. I. faculty has intervened to forbid further pursuit of athletics until the indebtedness already incurred thereby shall have been lifted. And yet, even Iowa begins to plan for spring meets and for base-ball. In our own case it is our financial situation alone that endangers athletics; at the University of Iowa matters are considerably worse,—there both interest and money are lacking. They attribute this lack of interest to the defective organization of their association; might not we account for our perilous financial condition in a like manner? Per-
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haps, our organization imperfectly answers its purpose; perhaps, it needs readjustment. We elect managers and captains for various athletic interests; but we make no provision for their co-operation. There certainly should be a general manager of athletics in whom should be vested the absolute power of veto. His principal duty should be the regulating of disbursement. Under the present constitution each manager can authorize expenditures for his own department and his bills are not audited until some time after they are contracted. The dangers of this system can be readily seen. No one has power to check expenditures; and, as the rights of one manager are not paramount to those of another, each is perfectly justified in insisting that the needs of his own part of
the work shall be met. Moreover, this powe of authorizing expenditure is likely to be greatly abused. On pressing occasions, managers may delegate their authority and therewith begins infinite trouble. In case of debt or litigation an association must have a responsible head. But, no sane man will assume the responsibility of probable indebtedness in the contracting of which he is to have no voice; and we as an association deal unfairly with the merchants when we authorize so promiscuously the distribution of our credit. It is to be hoped that the board of directors of the association will take the matter under advisement and create the much needed office of general manager of athletics.
Liturgy
Wool-Gathering.
Being an introduction to a series of disconnected narrative to be taken from the Log-book of an obscure band of unknown geniuses, which has existed for sometime in the shadow of the platonic walls of the Kansas State University.
It was rather a cozy place notwithstanding the many inconveniences in reaching it. Of course if we had been in the habit of going in day time it would have been not nearly so difficult, but we always went at night, and I doubt if there is one of us that ever saw the sunlight stream in through the windows. For my part, I enjoyed the charm of plunging from the street into the long hall as dark as a dungeon, and climbing through the opaqueness three flights of stairs toward the dim light of a lamp that stood at the summit of the ascent and answered as our guide to the "Roost" above. And then, all this was quite appropriate; for we were Bohemians, and Bohemians are poor, and have dingy surroundings, and genius, and a great many other things that other people have not.
There were five of us geniuses that made the difficult ascent every night and gossiped in
Buzzard's Roost, as we called it, and a congenial five we were. Among us were represented the most intellectual professions. There was Horatio Booth, the Actor; Maurice Daub, the Artist; Charley Grubb, the Author; and myself, an indifferent poor scribe with no earthly pretensions and small hopes for the future. Oh yes, there was one other—the Old Man.—but he never came in until late, and then always made straight for the corner near the stove which we learned to regard as his, and went to sleep at once, so that he never bothered us.
We had often heard of the Old Man before he came among us, but all our inquiries as to his name, parentage, or history were fruitless; and as none of us could summon up courage enough to quiz him on these matters, we were forced to remain in ignorance and call him "Old Man" as the rest of the world did.
It was rather strange the way he found his way into our midst. We were all huddled about the stove one bitter night in December about a year ago. A fierce storm was raging outside and the windows rattled dismally. The cold
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draught that found its way through the crevices in the window, although a menance to our comfort, was, in its way, a blessing, for it blew the great clouds of smoke that emanated from the huge bowl of Daub's corn-cob into the back of the room and thereby saved the rest of us, who smoked nothing but harmless little cigarettes, from death by strangulation. The Author, as was often his custom, had just finished reading his latest production, a poem entitled "The Summer Breezes Blow," and had tenderly replaced the manuscript in his pocket. He had never overcome a certain timidness in reading his productions before us, and as he glanced at us inquiringly, Booth arose from his chair, plunged his hands into his pockets and began to pace the floor. Now, when Booth strikes this attitude there is something on his mind, and we always stop everything until Booth is relieved, lest he perish under the load. Grubb perceiving that Booth was agitated, divined instantly that his poem was the cause, and trembled in anticipation of the severe criticism that was sure to follow. Booth stopped in front of the stove, and sweeping his right arm aloft with an imperious jesture, opened his mouth as if to speak.
But before he had uttered a sound we were startled to hear loud footsteps climbing the stairs, and the heavy breathing of a man apparently almost exhausted. Now, if there is one thing in which we took particular pride, it was that we had succeeded in hiding ourselves from the rest of the world, and could enjoy our own society unmolested by those of the "herd" who knew not the joys and good-fellowship, the abandon and unconventionality of Bohemia; and savage indignation arose in every breast as the sounds continued to advance toward our retreat.
At last the door opened and the Old Man stood before us, looking like a huge bundle of dry goods. Indeed, the only thing about him that resembled a human being was the shaggy, snow-white beard that peeped through the folds of a seemingly endless muffler that was wound several times around his head and neck. Without even a pause of surprise he walked straight to the chair recently occupied by the Actor, who was still standing with his mouth open, and after having carefully undone his head, he removed his shoes, stretched his feet to the stove, dropped his head until his chin rested on his breast—and went to sleep. In two minutes he was snoring.
Daub, who was the first to recover from his astonishment, gave voice to his indignation by an explosive "Well!"
Grubb being aroused by Daub's remark, sighed and said, a little more mildly, "Well."
Perceiving that it was my turn to say something, I ventured a timid "Well?" and looked inquiringly at Booth who was still standing with mouth open and eyes glued to the face of the slumbering figure in his chair.
Booth seemed to understand that we had noticed and appreciated his dramatic pose, so relaxed from his attitude of astonishment and said with a face of inexpressible anger, "By the gods, it doth amaze me!" After having us delivered himself, he again paced the floor.
"Hamlet, there is thy father's ghost," said Grubb to Booth, pointing to the snoring Old Man. Grubb was in good spirits at having escaped Booth's invectives.
Horatio ceased his pacing and began:
"Now, by my faith, this is a queer old man that enters thus upon our privacy. 'Tis insult to our dignity to have a common, mortal man intrude himself in this our sacred Roost. Now had he even knocked before he entered, we might forgive this rude intrusion; but since he cometh unannounced and taketh up his place upon my chair, it is most fit, it seems to me, that we his cursed body take and cast it out yon window. Rise, valet, rise and say thy humble prayers, for instant death awaits thee!"
Whereupon he made for the Old Man as though to carry out his threat; but Grubb, Daub, and myself prevented any violence and finally persuaded Booth to sit down.
I had taken a liking to the old man somehow, and suggested that we wait until he awake, and then ask him about himself.
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We sat around the stove until three o'clock in the morning, talking and smoking; but the Old Man slept on, and one by one the others left until I was alone with the sleeper. But my eyes grew heavy, and as there seemed to be no signs of the Old Man waking soon, I dumped the last of the coal into the stove and took my way home. When we came back next evening, he was gone. CYLEGICEL.
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Photography and Art.
The advancement of the science of photography during the past ten years, the cheapness of materials, and the ease in which the modus operandi can be acquired, have opened up an interesting field to lovers of illustrative art. For those who do not care to enter into the scientific part of the work, no restrictions seem to be offered in the way of collecting an artistic exposition. No one is so poor in relics as not to possess an album or desk filled with old and faded potraits—not only of those of whom one has been able to "catch the shadow ere the substance fleeth" but also of those still in the flesh, and who have put on record these melancholy mementoes of how they used to appear twenty years ago. Everyone deals in photographs, everyone collects them greedily, and everyone at more or less stated intervals submits or is eager to have his own features "taken" and printed. Yet, there is no more salutary lesson against giving way to this human weakness than to turn up one's own photograph of long ago, and sit down and examine it carefully. "No," you say, "surely I never looked like that! I am not handsome, I know, though I can pass in a crowd; but to realize that I was once so imbecile-looking as that photograph suggests, is enough to make me weep tears of sympathy for those who were condemned to nuture me and be my associates." But you have only to turn the page, or to dip lower in your desk to transfer the sympathy to yourself.
The question is becoming interesting, and you may investigate it more fully in the light of a fascinating science. You may turn, for instance, to the pages of some magazine which
publishes the photographs of celebrities at different stages in their career, and the same astounding problem presents itself. What does it all mean? Is it simply that photography in its earliest stages burlesqued everything it intended to reproduce? Is it that the types of faces in the early part of the century favored imbecility? Or is it all accounted for by the fact that it is the tailor that makes the man, the dressmaker that makes the woman, and that the abiding ugliness of the fashions of the sixties and seventies are responsible for the grotesque stamp of your whole collection?
The question that appeals to us, and we may take it seriously, is, "Will the photograph of yesterday, or the one which we received from a friend to-day, soon become an eye-sore to our fastidious taste?" Even forgetting for the moment all the possible changes and caprices of fashion, will not the advance in the photograyhic art soon outshine whatever beauty today's photo may possess? The introduction of platinum prints, giving a softer and more living expression, the use of more delicate and accurate instruments, and greater skill, are each promising the photograph of the future a finer beauty. So rapid indeed is the progress of the sciences, that the photographer succeeds in catching, each year, a more living expression and more delicacy in delineations and form, and your photo to-day denies relationship to the image recorded a year or so ago. Even the painted portrait seems to become obsolete, though it is, as we know, the painters art to catch, not a momentary expression, but a sort of composite likeness of all that is best in the physiognomy of the sitter, to get at the soul of the subject. And, if time discounts even the artist's best work, what must it do for the camera, which catches only the dogged sternness or the forced smile of the sitter, and knows not how to make allowances? Or, if it be not the set features of the subject, but his or her apparel which is so soon to give our collection its old-fashioned look, why should we not take care that the sitter is at least clothed in a garb which time can never rob of its picturesqueness?
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Why not go back to the time of the Vicar of Wakefield, and be taken as his wife and daughters were painted, in classical costumes and in classical guise? Generally speaking, it is not a photo of our friends clothes or millinery that we want, but a reproduction of the features. The dress is but a set-off to the whole, a necessary finish which cannot be eliminated; but since they endanger the life of the photograph as an adornment for our mantle-piece could we not conform to some garb which has a distinctive and recognized characteristic which time cannot destroy? Let us go back, if you like, to the flowing drapery of the Greeks and the Roman toga, to Hamlet's suit of black—excellent for the purposes of photography—or to the picturesque costume of the Restoration. Then the features of the subject will claim our whole attention, and the dress will stand for nothing more than an artistic setting, like the frame in which the whole is enclosed.
It is hard indeed in these days to have a gallery photo taken which exhibits ourselves as we are. If taken as we dress to-day, it is not as we appear next season if the picture reveals much of our apparel, and when fashion has in capricious chopping changed the check for the stripes, the photo must be sentenced to the company of the others, long since hidden safely away. Here is the portrait of a very good friend taken some fifteen years ago. He has a little hat stuck jauntily on his head, incipient whiskers running down each cheek, and the special expression on his face which the older photographers used to demand. He is standing up, and is taken at full length with crossed legs, his hand resting carelessly—really very carefully—on the back of a chair. But the good fellow no longer appears like that. If it was once his misfortune to dress and smile in that manner it is cruel to remember it against him.
Look around your room now, and run your eyes over the number of photographs you are not ashamed to submit to the gaze of your visitor—for this is an age when the photo has escaped from the imprisonment of the plush
and celluloid album and is pressed into decorative service on our walls and mantles and screens—arranged more, one must admit, with an eye to art and effect, than on the principles of affection. Here is a photograph of a sweet little girl of ten, and one of the latest additions to your collection. You desire to give it prominence because it is pretty from a pictorial and artistic point of view. In another ten years time you will hardly be willing to show the portrait to the original and remind her how she looked in 1896. Is it possible that by and by that pretty picture will have to be buried away in that deep box along with the tintypes and yellow paints of the sixties and with the portraits of temporary celebrities?
Putting aside however the caprice of fashion which has hitherto played such havoc in our photograph galleries, and allowing for both an improved taste in dress, which shall make our present costumes be tolerated in the midst of a change, and a decided advance in the photographer's art, what is the reason of the extensive giving and accepting of photos—which is so much the fashion? Do you mean to say seriously that every portrait you have troubled yourselves to frame and find room for represents as much space in your heart as it does on your mantle piece? Is there not a number of persons whose photos you exhibit whom you would not care two straws if you did not set your eyes on again? No doubt there is as much of the collector's mania in storing photographs as there used to be in sticking stamps into an album. If, by chance, you hear that an acquaintance has had his or her photograph taken, by natural impulse you seek to possess yourself of one. Very often it is out of real interest in the individual and it is sometimes, perhaps, that one likes to appear to one's self as well as to others as a person of many friends, and a good photographic exposition carries with it this suggestion. Of course, if you are securing a portrait which is in itself a pretty picture, your excuse frames itself, and you are merely exercising the same taste for the beautiful as when you buy a set of scenery photos, or college souvenirs.
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But apart from the weakness which attaches itself to mere collection, one surrounds oneself with a group of photo-celebrities and friends with whom one has cultivated a mild or strenuous form of hero-worship. If from a sense of the artistic and the beautiful alone one gives a prominent place to a beautiful picture, I think he is pardonable, even though the subject be not the dearest friend. But then if he is an ordinary person he will not give up the front row to beauty alone. Even though your best friends be as ugly as nature and civilization know how to make them, you will not deny them the most expensive or elaborate frame, though you will of course study the congruities of decorative designs. If I were going to arrange my pictures chiefly for strangers eyes,—I am not a person to be presented with photographs—I should decorate my room not for the delectation of visitors but to please my own fancy. There is more real joy in seeing an ugly staunch old friend with protruding ears and inartistic mouth staring down at us as we sit at our study table, than in being watched by the most perfect type of feminine beauty, as to whom—
"If she be not fair to me,!
What care I how fair she be?"
All we ask for our photographs is that they should be true representations of our friends, and as an addition, in an artistic setting. In this day of Kodaks and supersensitive films the science of photography is brought into the reach of everyone. The little Kodak, carried inconspiciously in one's pocket, is daily brought into use catching our friends unawares, and therefore in their most natural moods and expression. The cheapness of material, and the ease of execution, since, if we choose we need only to press the button, have made it possible that we can avail ourselves of the choicest imaginable assortment of photographs of our friends which not only reveal the physical person and an expression made for the occasion, but images as well the life, disposition, and the soul. If our friends are, to put it midly, plain, then let the photographer show that plainness and not try his hand in producing a fancy
picture. "Paint me as I am, wart and all," said Cromwell; and we too would have, if not the warts, the real characteristics of our friends. Yes, the face reveals the soul when the subject is not trying to control his features, and thus again the little Kodak stamps with greater value our entire collection. We do not care so much for pictures in which the subject has sat merely as a model—as a stimulant to the fancy of the artist: or if we do we shall buy them as pictures and not as portraits. We may idealize one another in art and fiction, if we have qualities that lend themselves to idealization; but when we ask for a portrait, let us see that we secure the living expression and facial delineations free from the retoucher's pencil. Let us see the head free from the iron frame which used to clamp it into position before the camera. If one values the photograph of one's friends, it is because they remind one of the living being in a well-known mood. We do not ask that the best points of the features be selected and represented as being a little more perfect than Nature made them, or that the hair should be brushed more carefully than usual, or that an every day garment be exchanged for a new one, or that our friend should wear an expression that is insisted on at that particular studio where he sits, and which is not worn at home. We do not care to remember how immovable or statuesque our friend can be when her head is fastened and held at an unnatural angle for the sake of catching the light. We want the real article that we can go and talk to in fancy when we are lonely and one that will seem just as real to us in ten years hence as it does to-day. Let the artistic work in the picture be such as to set off the subject and not to take attention from it, and lastly let the settings be of such a nature as not to be antiquated at once.
R. L. NETHERTON.
You can ride your horse to water,
But you cannot make him drink,
You can "ride" your little "pony,"
But you cannot make him think.—Ex.
That "history repeats itself," A saying oft I've heard;
But when in class I'm called upon,
It never says a word.—Ex.
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Locals.
Mrs. Ed. Schall visited us Tuesday.
Mr. Ted. Thacher is a pledged Phi Psi.
Miss Abbey Noyes has re-entered school.
Miss Thacher spent last Sunday in Topeka.
Miss Van Amburg of Emporia enrolled last Tuesday.
The Calculus class will recite next term to Prof. Miller.
Miss Edith Snow entertained the Whist Club Friday night.
Miss Delia Humphrey, Arts'95, was a visitor on the hill Tuesday.
The grade cards were handed out to the anxious throng last Tuesday.
Miss Marian Innes has entered the University and will do special work in the Arts.
Miss Gertrude Boughton entertained a few friends at cards last Tuesday evening.
F. E. Case went to his home in Lindon last week to attend the wedding of his brother.
Thos. Harley represented the University at the Kansas Day Banquet in Topeka Friday.
Prof. Blackmar has been quite ill and was unable to meet his classes the first of the week.
Clyde Miller went to Topeka Saturday to arrange for a production of The Rivals there.
Mr. A. E. Wardner, of Kansas City, who attended the University last year has again enrolled.
Miss Lela Douthart who has been teaching the past term in Concordia has again re-entered the University.
Miss Elizabeth Stone and Miss Clara Lynn were guests of Miss Shellabarger in Topeka over Sunday.
Mr. Reg. Brewster returned to his home in White Cloud, Wednesday. He will not be back this year.
the milling business in Kansas City the last term, has again entered the University.
Mr. Fred D. Northrup, who attended the University last year and has been engaged in
Howard Leonard who was taken sick shortly after the opening of school has returned looking very well.
Prof. Brownell and the Law students are already arranging for the Law Banquet which will occur early in June.
E. S. Lindas has been compelled to leave school and will go to Topeka to become manager of his father's hardware store there.
Mr. R. R. Keeley returned to school Monday. He was called to his home in Augusta some weeks since by the death of his father.
Anderson A. Ewart is still confined to his bed at his home in Kansas City. It will take sometime for him to be able to be up and about.
A paper which Prof. Miller recently read before the Kansas Academy of Science will appear in the February number of Popular Astronomy.
Last Tuesday evening Misses Crawford, Henrick, Mendenhall, and Pollman entertained a small company at whist in honor of Miss Vickers who returned to her home in Paola, Saturday.
It is whispered about school, that a member of the graduating class retired to the privacy of his parental domicile in order to encourage a certain fungus growth in the efforts to come into the visible presence of the envious lower classmen. But after days, yet even weeks of untiring, unostentatious, unprofitable and yet ever patient and hopeful waiting, he took a last farewell look into the family mirror, and with a sorrowful yet determined expression of countenance he consigned to the cruel barber the right final result of his maidenly efforts, and returned to his studies a wiser and yet not hopelessly beautiful young man.
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J. R. Snyder had the grip last week. Tonight the Seniors give their party. D. D. Gear was in Kansas City last Friday. Peters was able to return to school this week. Fewer students made I's last term than usual. Prof. Olin did not meet his classes Wednesday.
Miss Edith Davis spent Saturday and Sunday at Topeka.
Prof. W. C. Stevens entertained his classes last Friday night.
Prof. Holmes has been unable to meet his classes this week.
The Senior Laws will be examined on Pleadings next Monday.
The Phi Delts had an informal dance at their hall last night.
There has been much sickness among the students the last week.
The O. M. B., Order of Modern Boners, was quite busy last week.
Fred Krehbiel has taken a position on the night force at the wire mill.
The new organized Latin Society meets on Friday afternoons at 4 o'clock.
Miss Pauline Lewelling will spend Sunday in Topeka visiting with her father.
Miss Charlotte Cutter has re-entered and will do special work in the School of Arts.
Rep. Wallace, of Hill City and Mr. Spicer, clerk, visited the University Wednesday.
Richard Kent, of Burlingame, is here for a few days to do some special work in the University.
Faust, as presented by Morrison, was witnessed by a goodly number of students last Thursday night.
The organ which was presented to the Pipe Organ Fair was sold to Prof. Dyche for the consideration of $45.
Edw. Bretch, a Junior in the School of Engineering has withdrawn and accepted a position with the Lawrence Barb Wire Factory.
The Seniors have decided to have a Class Day and have appointed a committee on arrangements.
It takes just about twenty tons of coal these cold days to keep Jack Frost out of the various buildings on the campus.
Geo. Smith, who was injured by a cable car accident in Kansas City last Thanksgiving, has again taken up his studies at the University.
C. J. Shepherd who attended the University last year has again re-entered school. He has been farming the past year near Plattsburg, Mo.
As Ex-Chief Justice Martin advanced for his first lecture upon Equity before the Senior Laws everyone exclaimed—"Clyde Miller thirty years hence."
Prof. Wilcox lectured Thursday afternoon before the Greek Symposium on the Bee-hive Tombs at Mycenae, and a general summing up of Schliemann's excavations.
Guy Sierer leaves today for his home in Emporia. He expects to take a course in practical farming and will probably not return to the University until next fall.
Phil. Knowlton, who was a prominent Phi Psi in K. U. some years ago had enough confidence in the future of Kansas to start a daily edition of his paper the Newton Kansan a few days ago.
A number of the fraternities will give their parties this month, the Phi Psis on the 12th, the Betas on the 16th, the Phi Gams on the 19th, and the Phi Delts on the 22nd. The Kappas will entertain Feb. 20th.
Mr. C. C. Crew who graduated last year from the Engineering Department, being also a member of the Sigi Xi, will temporarily take charge of the classes taught by Prof. Emch until a permanent successor can be found.
A very good portrait of R. K. Moody painted by Prof. Clark was placed in the display window of the University Book Store Monday. It is an excellent likeness and the Journal said that they could almost hear Robert speak to them.
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A set of tools to be used in case of fire, consisting of an axe, monkey-wrench, and hosewrench was placed in a prominent place in every building on the Campus this week. A long felt want—supplied.
More names for the Country Club have been suggested as follows: Pathfinders, Merry Marchers, Kane Karriers Klan, Tireless Trampers, Oread Infantry, Fresh Air Club, Jaywalkers Step by Step Society, Sole Destroyers.
Robertson, Maxwell, Ringer, Wood, Robinson, Francis, Cockins, McPherson, Sherman Rogers and Rafter gave the freak show at the Topeka Pure Food Exhibition. There were 555 paid admissions the first night.
The Y. M. C. A. met Thursday evening in the Watkin's block. Mr.E.M.Williams was leader and a very profitable meeting was held The interest in Y.M.C.A. affairs is growing and there is a marked increase in attendance.
A notice was posted on the bulletin board Wednesday calling attention to the time set for the indoor "meet," March 12th. All who wish to enter must hand their names to Sanderson or Voights. There is a probability of a "meet" with M. S. U.
The Chancellor received Wednesday evening a group picture of the eleven state university presidents who have recently been in session in Madison, Wisconsin. The picture is an excellent one and commands more than passing attention.
The following is the list of those who have enrolled for the Spring term. Messrs P. S. Elliott, F. D. Northrup, M. K. Sholey, A. B. Glathart, A. E. Wardner, E. L. Belden; Misses Marion Innes, Lizzie Porter, Charlotte Cutter, Lela Douthart, Clara Leedy, Maude Crowder, Mollie Madden, and Mrs. C. S. Tuttle.
The Young Women's Christian Association have elected the following officers for the year beginning February 1st. President, Miss Martha Snow; Vice-President, Miss Henrietta Henderson; Secretary, Miss Katharine Addison, Corresponding-Secretary, Miss Lucy Riggs;
Treasurer, Miss Agnes Radford. The regular meeting will be held this term on Tuesday at 5 o'clock instead of on Wednesday.
The University Economic Debating Club held its semi-annual election of officers Monday afternoon at three. Mr. Herbert Wing was chosen president,Mr. Walter Griffith vice-president, and Miss Hattie Ayres secretary. The work of the society is the debating of economic subjects and during the past term much good has been accomplished along this line. The Club meets every afternoon at three o'clock in No. 11. Those having no work at that hour are invited to attend the meetings.
Last Sunday quite a number of legislators came down and were shown over the University. Luncheon was served on the hill and they returned to Topeka on the afternoon train. Among those present were Senator Young, of Montgomery Co.; Representative Cassin, of Girard; Loomis, of Girard; Johnson, Cottonwood Falls; Dingus, of Mound City; Bean, Salina; Hackney, of Wellington; and Rothweiler, of Rush Co.
A bill was introduced in the House Tuesday entitled, An Act Making Appropriation for the Erection and Equipment of a Chemistry Building as a Monument to Charles Robinson, the first Governor of the State of Kansas and for certain repairs of the present Chemistry Building. The bill provides that not more than the sum of $50,000 be devoted to the erection and equipment of a Chemistry building while $10,000 is to be devoted to repairing and equip ing the present Chemistry building for the School of Pharmacy.
The caste of "THE RIVALS" has been selected as follows:
Sir Anthony Absolute...Mr. Will Anderson.
Captain Absolute...Mr. John McCleery.
Falkland...Mr. Howard Leonard.
Acres...Mr. Harold Smith.
Sir Lucius O. Trigger...Mr. Clarence I. Spellman
Fag...Mr. Thos. Wagstaff.
David...Mr. Walter Sanford.
Mrs. Malaprop...Georgia H. Brown.
Lydia Languish...Miss Eva Brown.
Lucy...Miss Edith Thacher.
The production will be for the benefit of the K. U. Athletic Association.
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Unfair comparison of the salaries received by the Chancellor and professors of the University with the salaries received at other educational institutions in the state have been made and used in the present legislature. A comparison of the salaries received here with those received at the Universities of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Idaho, and California, shows that the salary of the professors average $700 higher than here; full professors $350; associate professors $160; assistant professors $340.
Hilliard Johnson was in Topeka last Saturday to attend a meeting of the executive committee of the State Oratorical Association. Arrangements were made for the division of seats to the respective schools and two hundred parquet seats were reserved for the University. Tickets may be had of either Stewart or Johnson. A special train will return to Lawrence after the contest. Let all loyal K. U. students attend and let the people of Topeka, the competing schools and our legislators know that we are not quite yet things of the past. It has been some years since the streets of Topeka have resounded with a real lively Rock Chalk and the time is now ripe. (Exit with a flourish of trumpets.)
Sigmi Xi Initiation.
Monday night the successful science graduates-to-be were initiated into the mysteries of Sigmi Xism at the Chancellor's residence. About eighteen professors were present to conduct the ceremonies, which were reported to have been extremely well carried out. Papers were read by Prof. Templin and the "initiates." The subjects of some of the papers were very suggestive and they are presented to the public for consideration. Mr. H. P. Cady dwelt on the subject of "Stinks and Other Bad Smells;" Mr. E. C. Riggs expatiated on "The Scabretoothed Tom-cat;" while Mr. P. J. Parrott submitted a paper full of Bed-bugs. Mr. C. A. Kraus presented a very able paper on Electrical Forces, and Prof. Templin concluded the literary portion of the program with a paper on the Study of Fear. At the conclusion of the literary program refreshments were served and at half past eleven the very successful initiation was over.
Chapel Notes.
Prof. Cowan has led this week.
Monday morning's subject was the character of Joshua as a model for to-day; Tuesday's, the character of true wisdom; Wednesday's, the elements of the armor of the Christian.
Rev. Mr. Brown, of Kansas City, Kansas, led Thursday morning and spoke of and illustrated some of the points of the Sermon on the Mount.
Pharmacy Notes.
"Too much Work."
The Senior Pharmics passed resolutions last Tuesday to the effect that they would not take the laboratory course in organic Chemistry. Last year the work was optional, but this year it has been compulsory, but the Pharmics fail to see it that way, and they think that they have plenty to do without it.
The "It."
Mr. Cady gave a very interesting talk on "Water of Crystallization" before the Chemical seminary last Monday, and those who were not present missed a treat.
The committee on the "It" met last Monday and Wednesday to make arrangements for the great "It' banquet, and they have put into a deal of work and trouble in order to make it the greatest thing of the season, and the outlook is that it will be fine, and no one can afford to miss it. Members of committee are Messrs. Crew, Wagner, Barber, Sterling, and H. E. Davies.
Prof. Bartow arrived in this city last Saturday, and Monday morning he entered upon his duties by being introduced to the Senior Pharmacy class in Organic Chemistry. Prof. Bartow will probably give the Pharmics a good "dose" before he is through with them.
Copying on typewriter, M. F. Laycock.
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School of Fine Arts.
Miss Spaulding has the gripe.
Miss Effie Proud is studying voice with Prof. Farrell.
Mr. Robertson has entered one of the harmony classes.
Gov. Leedy's daughter has begun piano study with Prof. Preyer.
The Freshman harmony class has been divided into two divisions on account of its size.
Prof. Penny will give an organ recital at the Episcopal Church Sunday afternoon, Feb. 7th.
There will be an extra lecture on Greek Art by Prof. Penny next week, probably on Friday at 4 p.m.
Miss Daisy Orton is the guest of Miss Spaulding. Miss Orton's many friends will be glad to see her.
The next seminary will be devoted to a voice review. Members are requested to bring a clipping on voice or vocalists.
Mr. Edward Terrall, who is a superior banjo soloist, has come to K. U. for some special work and will take pupils for banjo lessons at 1023 Kentucky street.
At the last meeting of the Oratorio Society, Miss Agnes Lapham played a piano solo during the intermission. Mr. Sloan also favored the society with a vocal solo.
Prof. Cravens, who will conduct the "Creation" at Ottawa, visited the Lawrence Oratorio Society this week as well as the one in Topeka. He found a chorus of one hundred and sixty in Topeka.
MISS SKOFSTAD.
The open meeting of the Euterpe Club will be held at Music Hall in Mr. Preyer's room Tuesday evening February 9th. A special program is being prepared. All regular music students are invited.
The following program was enjoyed by a good audience in spite of the unfavorable weather. The four piano numbers were especially well rendered. The two vocal numbers were well received.
Leschetizki—Valse Chromatique.
Kroeger—Arabeske. Miss RIGHTER.
Robyn—"Thine." Song for tenor. MR.GILBERT.
Scharwenka—Polish Dance, E flat minor. MASTER HAROLD HENRY. Parker—"Sundown." Song for soprano. Miss Winnek.
Schumann—Toccata.
MISS LAPHAM.
The orchestra under the direction of Prof. Farrell is preparing a concert program to be given in the near future.
Alumni Notes.
Alban Stewart, '96, has returned to the University to continue graduate work in Paleontology the second term.
Since organization Harvard University has had 20,732 graduates, Yale 17,310, Princeton 7,493, University of Pennsylvania 16,000, University of Michigan 14,357.
It is pleasant news to learn from New Haven that Miss Laura Lockwood,'91, is now recovering from a dangerous illness of about two months duration. Miss Lockwood has been doing graduate work at Yale for two years and has published, with the assistance of Professor Cook, a Concordance to Milton's Works. Miss Alberta Corbin,'93, is also doing graduate work at Yale.
Dr. D. E. Esterly, '90, is now located at 723 Kansas Ave., Topeka. After graduation Dr. Esterly attended the School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, securing the degree of M. D. in 1893. Since that time he has been engaged constantly in hospital practice, and for the past year and a half has been in attendance at the Well's Eye and Ear Hospital, Philadelphia. Dr. Esterly will devote himself exclusively to diseases of the eye and car.
The Alumni of the University continue to take an active interest in politics. At the recent meeting of the Kansas Day Club, a republican organization, held in Topeka January 29th, W. Y. Morgan,'85, editor of the Hutchinson News, was elected president for the
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ensuing year, and State Senator F. A. Stocks, '84, of Blue Rapids, responded to a toast. On the other side of the political fence, Ed. T. Hackney, '95, populist member of the lower house is doing yeoman's service for his Alma Mater among the members of that body. Mr. Hackney introduced the bill in the house providing for the support of the University and the erection of new buildings and is pushing energetically the interests of the institution.
Miss Cassie A. Quinlan, '96, A. B. Glathart, '96, and Miss Abbie Noyes, Fine Arts, '95, have entered the University for graduate work this term.
Out of 295 students in the Graduate School of Harvard University,8 are alumni of the University of Kansas. Wesleyan University, Conn., with a representation of 9 is the only institution outside of Harvard University itself, having more students in the Graduate School than the University of Kansas.
Having elected W. A. Harris to the United States Senate, W. H. Sears, Law '90, has enlisted all the forces of his matchless energy in the service of his Alma Mater. It is quite superfluous to say that Mr. Sears is making things hum for the University, among the Solons at Topeka. That is one of his ways.
W. W. Reno, '93, is busy getting out an illustrated Kansas Blue Book of the present Legislature. When completed the book will contain half-tones of the members of both houses and of the state officers with short biographic sketches. Mr. Reno has been unusually successful in this undertaking and his book when published will contain a valuable fund of information concerning the present session of the Legislature.
Library Notes.
The new books this week include the following:
The new books this week include the following:
New Studies in Literature, by Edward Dowden.
The United States of Yesterday and of To-day,
by William Barrows.
New Studies in Literature, by Edward Dowden.
The United States of Yesterday and of To-day by William Barrows.
in Prose and Verse of Samuel Daniel, edited by the Rev. Alexander B. Grosart.
Volumes V and VI of The Complete Works
The last work we shall have from the pen of Walter Pater, Gaston D. Latour, an unfinished romance.
Another addition to our Shakespeariana, The Gentle Shakespeare: A Vindication, by John Pym Yeatman.
A number of books on the land question, such as Land in Fetters, Scrutton; Land Nationalization, Wallace; The Irish Land Laws, Richey; Principles of Property in Land, Kinnear; The Land and the Labourers, Stubbs; The Origin of Property in Land, De Coulanges; Land Systems of Australasia, Epps.
A handsome edition in six volumes, of Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, Englished by Sir Thomas North, anno 1579, with an introduction by George Wyndham. This is a valuable acquisition, both because it is an example of pure and vigorous English, and because it was Shakespeare's "storehouse of classical learning." For the source of Julius Caesar, Coriolanus, Antony and Cleopatra, Pericles, and other of Shakespeare's plays, we go to North's Plutarch. This edition is one of the Tudor Translations, edited by W. E. Henley.
Just now everybody is talking about the State Oratorical Contest to be held at Topeka Friday evening, Feb. 26th. At least two hundred students will go from here. Besides Will McMurray's oration, the University will be represented by Frank House with a bass solo and the Lorelei quartet with several selections. A special train of three coaches will be run to Topeka in the afternoon, returning after the contest. The train will be fast. Round trip 80 cts. See R. L. Stewart or Hilliard Johnson.
A Call for Coals.
When you shall need a load of coals To keep you nice and warm, Phone 97-J. L. Bolles He'll send it, shine or storm. 1021 Massachusetts street and new yard 800 Vermont street.
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Notes From the College World.
The attendance at the chapel services at Cornell is so large that students must reserve seats in advance.
The new Dormitory at Columbia University will be named after an eminent graduate of that institution, Alexander Hamilton.
The U. of M. Daily for January 22, announces that the Comedy Club of the University of Michigan will present at the Ann Arbor theatre on Saturday night, March 5, a three act farce, by one of the most prominent of American playwrights. All of the players are to be University people and a large part of the proceeds from the entertainment is to be given to the University Athletic Association. It is expected that the organization will be a permanent one and that it will render one or two performances annually.
Emporia College, Kansas, has held a college song contest which was won by May Taylor '97.
The Y. M. C. A. of Nebraska University has at the request of the editor decided to ask the ministers of the different city churches to furnish "The Nebraskan,"the college paper, with announcements of church services, especially those that will be of more than ordinary interest to the University students.
Every man on Harvard's last year's baseball team has returned to college.
The manager of the foot ball team of Nebraska University for the season of '96 has been selected by a recent meeting of the athletic board.
The Cloverleaf, the organ of Kentucky University, gives in its issue of January 20th, a schedule for future entertainments of literary societies, declamatory contests, and oratorical contests. Every Friday night from January 29th to June 4 is taken.
The cap and gown question is being considered by the seniors of the Kentucky University. It is thought probable that the class will decide in favor of their adoption.
University of Illinois.
A law school is to be established at the
President Jesse of Missouri University now rides a wheel.
Missouri University has a new professor in the person of Mr. John R. Scott who accepts the chair of elocution in that institution.
Ex-Governor Stone of Missouri in his address to the general assembly said with reference to the Missouri State University: "The truth is, this institution ought to be taken out of the general squabble for appropriations which occur at every regular session of the general assembly, and be provided with a permanent and sufficient income of its own. It ought to be sustained from a permanent fund. It should not only be spared the humiliation of becoming a biennial mendicant, but should be placed in a position of absolute independence."
The council of the University Athletic club of New York City has recently recommended to the football associations of Yale and Princeton that the annual football game between these universities, heretofore played in New York, be in the future played somewhere else, preferably on the grounds of one of these universities. Among the reasons given for the change are that the games are coming to be considered public spectacles, as money making affairs, and
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are loosing their character as exhibitions of amateur sports—and especially that it has been found injurious to the reputation of the universities and to the students as well to hold the games in a great city where all sorts of sensational stories, more or less true, about the actions of students on the evening after the game are printed in the papers.
Pipe Organ Fund.
The report of the treasurer of the Pipe Organ Fund to the executive committee may be of general interest, it reads as follows: To the Executive Committee of the University Pipe Organ Fair,—
I beg leave to submit the following report of receipts and disbursements in connection with the fair given for the benefit of the University Pipe Organ Fund on December 15, 16, 17 and 18th. 1896. I would suggest that the report be printed for the information of friends of the pipe organ enterprise.
RECEIPTS.
Sale of tickets by
W. B. Sutton...$46.20
W. M. Baine...1.80
E M. Williams...5.40
Gertrude Spaulding...32.00
E. B. Morgan...2.70
Daisy Starr...42.00
Thomas Charles...21.10
G. E. Davis...8.10
H. E. Davies...13.00
J. M. Collins...9.60
J. D. Kenyon:
Julia Righter $53.00
Phi Psi Frat. $10,
Less rebate, 10t. 5. 5.00
Miscellaneous sales 7.00 65.00
$247.20
Entertainment Dec. 15, 1896, sales 97
tickets at 25 cts...24.25
9 tickets at $1.00...9.00
32.25
Entertainment Dec. 16, '96,
30 tickets at 25 cts...7.50
11 tickets at 75 cts...8.25
Booth sales...1.20
A. G. Clarke, check stand...1.70
18.65
Entertainment Dec. 17, '96,
57 tickets at 25 cts...14.25
2 tickets at $1.00...2.00
Booth sales...3.45
Lamp (North & Co.) voted...20.70
40.40
Entertainment Dec. 18, '96,
Door receipts...26.50
Booth sales, auction...41.80
Genieve Lichtenwalter, cash'r
2nd lamp voted...38.45
106.75
Foot ball booth by Fred Speak $8.20
Less expenses... 6.50 1.70
Electric Booth, by W. L. Hancock 4.40
North Pole Booth, by J. N. Macomb, Jr... 6.60
Less expenses... 1.10 5.50
Oyster Booth, by Martha Snow 28.00
Less expenses... 15.75 12.25
Pi Phi Booth, by Edith Snow. 49.30
Less expenses... 22.30 27.00
Euterpe Booth, by Daisy Starr 21.54
Less expenses... 12.18 9.33
Phi Psi Show,by F. M. Harris 36.50
Less expenses... 18.15 18.25
Kappa Booth, by Daisy Starr. 44.32
Less expenses... 23.32 21.00 99.46
Theta Booth, by May Riggs... 15.17
Less expenses... 2.63 12.54
University Y. M. C. A.
Booth, by W. W. Douglas... 13.48
Less cost of goods... 9.15
Donated... .67 5.00
J. D. Kenyon, check stand,
2 last nights... 3.20
Cleared on Phi Psi—Beta
guitar contest... 12.20
Brownie contest, by A. H. Clark .65
Contributions: A. E. Curry $1.00
Rose Morgan, $1.00 Scott Hopkins $1. Wm. Osburn $1. J. A.
Prescott $2. J. N. Roberts $5.
E. W. Springer $1. L. A. Lowther$1. Phoehler M. Co.$5. S. A.
Young $1. Etlel Allen $1. E. Butler$1. W. R. Armstrong $1. G. W.
Yates $1. Gertrude Blackwelder $1. 24.00 57.69
DISBURSEMENTS.
Paid Janitor $ 2.50 603.40
Printing posters... 2.35
Rebates to five in charge oyster booth 2.50
Kenyon: Drayage... .50
Bill boys... .75
Peanuts... .50
Limonade... .45
Rebate to one in charge of Kappa booth... .50
Rebate to 10 in charge of Euterpe
and Kappa booths... 5.00
Rebate to 2 in charge of Y. M. C.
A. booth... 1.00
Rebate to E. Copley, order of Penny .50
G. B. Penny, trip K. C... 2.25
Express charges... .50
R. L. Stewart, door-keeper 2 nights 1.00
D. A. McClure, rent of rink... 40.00
A. G. Clarke, door-keeper, 4 nights 2.00
Mr. Cyrus, order of G. B. Penny,
labor... 2.00
David Passon, tin pail... .25
Wm. Nadelhoffer, carpenter work 5.75
B. W. Woodward, gasoline... .25
H. Davis, Drayage ... 1.50
E H Sellars, night watch, 3 nights 2.25
W. I. Hoadley, Mds. for Theta
Booth... 27.31
Miss Georgia Brown, services... 15.00
Journal Co., printing... 50.00
A. Whitman Shaw & Son... $31.00
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A. Rohe ... 13.50
A. Manter... .75
Expressage... .50 45.75
E. Martindale, printing... 3.50
Porter... 2.00
f. W. Stewart, door, 2 nights... 1.00
Doane Bros., plumbing... 4.87 223.73
total $379.67
Sold organ donor and Voter 45.00
total $379.67
Sold organ donated by Farrand and Votey 45.00
Sum Total $424.67
In addition to the above I received November 23rd from Mrs. A. Clark, proceeds from Physical Culture girls entertainment, $20.35, and December 3rd from U. S. G. Plank, receipts from Thomas Concert Co. at Music Hall, $5.30. The total amount in the University Pipe Organ account is $825.05. In addition to this the Faculty has subscribed an amount which will make upwards of $950 if added to the cash on hand. Respectfully,
R. K. Moody, Treas.
It will be seen from the above report that the Pi Phi fraternity has the honor of turning over the most money to the fund. The first prize therefore goes to that fraternity. The ladie's prize for selling the most tickets goes to Miss Julia Righter, and the gentlemen's prize to Mr.W.B.Sutton.
Extraordinary Attraction The Wizard of the Nile.
Frank Daniels achieved last year a record that most comic opera stars spend a lifetime to obtain. "The Wizard of the Nile" was one of the few theatrical ventures of last season which was successful from the very start. Not only was the opera the best comic story that Harry B. Smith has yet written but the music by Victor Herbert was superior to the average comic opera scores and the production, taken all in all, was a remarkably entertaining one. An attempt to star Daniels had been made in no hesitating or half-hearted way, but with the advantage of the best recognized assistance that "money could procure."
"The Wizard of the Nile" comes for a Tuesday February 9th engagement with the same supporting organization that made such a favorable impression last year, with the exception of Miss Edna Thornton, a product of the best vocal schools in Europe, who will be heard for the first time in the role of Cleopatra.
"The Wizard of the Nile" is distinctly a comic opera written for that great and undoubtedly greater element of theatre goers—those who will go to the theatre to be entertained—to hear bright catchy music, view attractive scenery and look at pretty girls and also to laugh—yes most particularly to laugh and be amused.
"The Wizard of the Nile" has, as nearly everybody knows, its local in Egypt in the time of the early Ptolemy's and the scenery and coloring are in the picturesque splendor of Ancient Egypt. The production will be in every way as bright as it was last season and the same chorus of pretty girls and splendid voices will be very much in evidence.
The advance sale of seats begins Saturday morning.
Miss Abbie M. Noye's, 505 Ohio Street. Teacher of Pianoforte. Children's work a specialty.
Call on Keeler for stationery.
A full line of tablets and stationery is on sale at Tracy Learnard's.
It will pay you to see Straffon for anything in the music line.
Call and see the fine line of pictures which Tracy Learnard is now showing.
Robt. Edmondson will do your shoe repairing at No. 11 East Warren street.
The Best Place to buy Handkerchiefs Gloves—Fancy Articles, Silk Dress Goods and Coats is at INNES'.
Go to Smith's News Stand for your canes, late periodicals, etc.
Popular Low-Price California Excursions.
The Santa Fe Route personally conducted weekly excursions to California are deservedly popular. About one-third saved in price of railroad and sleeper tickets as compared with first-class passage.
The improved Pullmans occupied by these parties are of 1896 pattern and afford every necessary convenience. A porter goes with each car, and an experienced agent of the Company is in charge.
The Santa Fe's California line is remarkably picturesque, and its middle course across the continent avoids the discomforts of extreme heat or cold.
Daily service, same as above, except as regards agent in charge.
For descriptive literature and other information; address G. T. NICHOLSON, G. P. A., A., T. & S. F. Ry., Chicago.
STUDENTS Get acquainted with ROBINSON & SPAULDING New Clothiers. One price to all. 744 Mass. St.
MANDOLIN AND GUITAR.
I have had 17 years of experience in teaching Mandolin, Guitar and Banjo, and when you come to me for instructions, you have the satisfaction of knowing you are receiving the best, and that you are not being experimented with. My studio is at
829 Mass. Street (up-stairs). R. S. SAUNDERS.
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Cough Tablets, all kinds, at Leis Drug Co's.
LaVelle's Dentone for cleaning the teeth and hardening the gums, at Leis Drug Co's.
A. J. Griffin will continue to supply students with coal and wood at the lowest prices.
Offices: 1007 Mass. Street. and West of National Bank.
Go to Jaedicke's for skates.
New line of skates just received at Jaedicke's. Barney & Berry skates for sale at Jaedicke's.
Jackson's Steam Laundry, Kansas City, Mo. If you send your work to us it will be returned to you Friday, in season for the entertainments.
ALVAH SOUDER,
OREAD PLACE, Agent.
A. J. Griffin will continue to supply students the coal and wood at the lowest prices. All kinds of fine stationery at 710 Mass., st. Buy your Teas and Coffees of W. S. Everett, the only Tea and Coffee house in the city. 745 Massachusetts st.
Buy your stationery of Keeler.
When you come to Woodward's after those four-for-a-quarter Havana Cigars (special snap) say that you saw them advertised in this paper!
Stop at the University Barber Shop for a first class shave, hair cut, etc.
K. S. U. Bouquet,
The most delicate, fragrant and lasting perfume on the market.
For sale only at Barber Bros., Drug Store.
C. W. Straffon, the druggist, is sole agent for the Harwood Guitars and Mandolins.
Give your typewriting work to C. E. Rose, 716 Miss. street.
American Club skates for ladies and gentlemen in all sizes and kinds, full stock on hand. Padlock Hardware Store, Chas. Achning, 822 Mass. St.
Go to Tracy Learnard's for School Supplies. Well selected stock. Low prices. 710 Mass., street.
Fisk
Jubilee Singers,
THE ONLY ORIGINAL
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Will be heard at the BOWERSOCK OPERA HOUSE FRIDAY, FEB., 12,
Opportunities to hear such a company of singers are rare. They have sung their way into the hearts of nearly every nation.
Appreciation of their high class concerts is voiced in the following notices:
With a full recollection of the three finest choirs in Europe, Mr. Henry Leslie's late choir; the Dom Choir of Berlin and the Papal at the Sistine Chapel, we assert, that in matter of absolute accuracy of intonation, and finished graduation of tone, Loudin's Fisk Jubilee Singers may take their place beside them.Daily Telegraph Melbourne, Australia.
The best singing we ever heard. Such voices can be found in no other company. The harmony is perfect! Their voices are at once brilliant and musical, round as a flute's and as flexible as a bird's. —Albany Evening Post.
They excel in trueness of intonation, exactness of blending and expressive rendering.-Saginaw Courier, Mich.
Seats on sale at Leis' Drug Store, Wednesday morning, Feb. 10.
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Rules for self measurement and samples sent on application. All measures registered Our laundry work is not surpassed in the West.
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SHOES NEATLY REPAIRED. Good Work and Cheap.
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1017 $ \frac {1}{2} $ Mass. St. (Deaf Mute.
SECOND HAND BOOTS AND SHOES BOUGHT AND SOLD.
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R. B.WAGSTAFF,
DEALER IN Staple and Fancy Groceries.
CLUB TRADE A SPCIALTY. 947 Mass. Street. Telephone 25.
C. L. EDWARDS INSURANCE AGENT
ALL KINDS OF COAL. WARREN ST., 2D DOOR WEST OF MASS. ST.
CHAS. HESS,
MEAT MARKET.
Choice Fresh and Salt Meats Always on hand... 941 MASS. ST.
Telephone 14.
DONNELLY BROTHERS,
LIVERY, FEED & HACK STABLES
Corner New Hampshire & Winthrop Sts. Telephone No. 100.
HOME BAKERY, J. H. JOHNSON, Prop.
West Warren St., Lawrence, Kan. Short Order Meals a Specialty. Fresh Confectionery and Cigars on hand.
SEE ROBERTSON BROS.
For anything in the line of furniture. Odd pieces a specialty, also practical Undertakers and Embalmers.
808 AND 810 MASS. ST.
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Telephone No. 121. 802 Mass. St.
Go to the Old Reliable
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Will gladly furnish anything you want in
FINE AND STAPLE GROCERIES. 1300 Massachusetts Street.
McCURDY BROS., GROCERS.
Staple and fancy Groceries.
ABE LEVY AGENT.
CLUB TRADE SOLICITED.
933 Mass. Street. Telephone 65.
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WILL McMURRAY, Sollicitor Goods called for and delivered.
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McClure & Simpson. OUR AIM: The Best Quality at Cheapest Prices Special attention to club trade. 1023 MASS. ST. TELEPHONE 15.
ZUTTERMEISTER'S OYSTER PARLOR.
For fine confections and home made candies give him a trial.
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'OLIN BELL,
Western Distributing Agent for
Shaw Pianos. Bay State
Russell Pianos, Washburn
Other First Class Pianos. Schwarzer
Mandolins and
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Guitars.
PIANOS TO RENT. Special Prices to K. U. Students. 'OLIN BELL, LAWRENCE, Ks.
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PLAIN WIRE, BARB WIRE, WIRE NAILS, BALE TIES,
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TOPEKA, KANS.,
AS ATERA PER ASPERA
Vol. IV.
No.2.
February 13, 1897.
The Kansas University WEEKLY.
The only official and authorized weekly publication at the University of Kansas.
JOURNAL PRINTING US
LAWRENCE
W. S. BUNN, M. D. ALFRED HULTNER, B. S. M. D. DRS. BUNN & HULTNER, Physicians and Surgeons.
Office: Merchants Bank Building. First Floor.
Telephone 195. Lawrence, Kansas.
F. D. MORSE, M. D.
Residence, 1041 Tenn. Street.
Office, over Woodward's Drug Store.
PROF. SAMUELS,
The Great Occulist.
606 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas. Persons having trouble with their eyes will do well to consult him.
A. W. CLARK, M. D., (Harvard '84.) PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Residence 1224 Tennessee Street. Office over Woodward's Drug Store.
E. D. F. PHILLIPS, M. D., PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.
Office 745 Mass street. Telephone No. 82.
Residence 1301 Conn. street.
A. J. ANDERSON,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office and residence 717 Vermont St. Tele. 124.
C. E. ESTERLY,
DENTIST.
Office over Woodward's Drug Store.
EDWARD BUMGARDNER, M. D., D. D. S.
DENTIST
809 MASSACHUSETTS STREET.
HAROLD McCRORY, D. D. S., SURGEON DENTIST.
Office over Faxon's Shoe Store.
WHEN IN KANSAS CITY
Stop at the St. George European Hotel. Connected with J. A. Staley's Restaurant.
STEAM HEAT. 932 MAIN ST. POPULAR PRICES.
A. GIFFORD, M. D.,
ASSISTANT SURGEON OF U. P. R. R.
Office 917 Mess. Street. Telephone No.24.
Residence 116 Quincy Street. Lawrence, Kansas.
DAVIES,
THE STUDENTS TAILOR.
A full line of fall suitings just received. Call and see him before investing. At the old stand.
CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS.
SPECIAL PRICES TO K. U. BOYS
BIRD & GIMLER,
FLORISTS., 1112 MAIN ST., KAN. CITY.
With STRAUSS-LIPSIS MILLINERY CO. TELEPHONE 2396.
WATKINS NATIONAL BANK.
Capital, $150,000. Surplus, 15,000.
A general banking business transacted. Exchange on all principal cities of the world.
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The Kansas University Weekly.
Vol. IV.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FEBRUARY 13, 1897.
Editor-in-Chief.
HAROLD W. SMITH,
Associate:
RICHARD R. PRICE.
Literary Editor
WALTER H. SANFORD.
Associates:
L. HEIL, ETHEL HICKEY,
PAULINE LEWELLING,
Local Editor:
W. C. CLOCK.
No.2.
Associates:
ARCHIE HOGG, - - - - - Alumni.
PERCY PARROTT, - - - - Snow Hall.
WM. H. CLARK, - - - Exchanges.
DAISY STARR, - - School of Fine Arts.
CLARENCE SPELLMAN. - - Law.
WILL McMURRAY, - Athletics.
CARL COOPER,
ALVAH SOUDER,
C. A. ROHRER.
Managing Editor.
C. E. ROSE.
Associate:
THOMAS CHARLES.
Shares in the Weekly one dollar each. Every student and instructor may purchase one share upon application to the Treasurer, Charles A. Wagner or the secretary, Percy J. Parrott. Subscription 50 cents per annum in advance. Address all business communications to C. E. Rose, Lawrence, Kansas.
Entered at the Lawrence postoffice as second class matter.
FEBRUARY PROMISES to be an eventful month in the way of society and entertainment. Between now and the advent of Lent, there will take place five fraternity balls, two amateur plays, a class party and a recital, besides numerous informal functions. Our social responsibilities at the University are no less incumbent than those
of study. They are fewer, however. In most cases they who are prone to shun society are the ones who most need its influence. Nothing is so broadening as the practice of doing difficult and disagreeable things; nothing so narrowing as excess. In a western school, there is no excuse for reclusion.
INASMUCH AS the chief end of our university course is knowledge, we should avail ourselves of just so many educational opportunities as we are able to improve. In connection with regular work students can easily take a University Extension course. Such a course usually, consists of a series of popular rather than scientific lectures. Prof. Dunlap is now conducting an Extension class of about one hundred students. He will give twelve lectures on Shakespeare.
THE TREASURER'S report on the Pipe Organ Fair shows a net fund of nine hundred dollars. It was the original intention of the promoter of the organ scheme to have the instrument set up before the expiration of the present school term. We are informed, however, that the purchase of the same cannot be made until the legislature acts definitely upon the University appropriation bill. Chapel hall ought to be renovated and refrescoed in the meantime.
OUR ATHLETIC Association is eleven hundred dollars in debt. Instead of soliciting personal, cash subscriptions, our foremost schemers have hit upon happier and more feasible plans of wiping out this indebtedness. The one in which we are asked to interest ourselves first is the production of a play. The piece chosen for presentation is "The Rivals," by Sheridan, the greatest master of English prose-comedy the world has ever known. Everything is being done to make the production an artistic success;
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it lies with the students to insure its prosperous financial issue. Tickets are now on sale. For the especial benefit of those who are in the habit of avoiding amateur performances, we are requested to make the official announcement that, by the mere purchase of a ticket one binds himself in no way to attend the performance.
IN ALL University affairs of general interest, the student body seems entirely apathetic. Class action is slow; mass meetings are quite out of the question; voting is a bore,—election, a mere formality; and demonstrative action is infrequent and almost impossible. We have outgrown our youthfulness; enthusiasm would be inconsistent and unseemly in us; we are cheating ourselves according as we devote time to diversion and collateral work. We can't afford a Junior Promenade; we haven't the time either to attend or take part in preliminary debates and oratorical contests; fraternity is a luxury; lecture courses are superfluous; we tolerate a college paper because it is self supporting; in short, we believe that college spirit is pernicious and expensive. Do we really believe this? If not, then our actions belie us. It is true, that conditions existing in a state university are peculiarly unfavorable to concerted action. But like institutions elsewhere centralize their energies with little difficulty, apparently, when occasion demands unity of interest. Class spirit is largely hereditary. But our Senior and Junior classes seem to have inherited nothing but rank. They ignore precedent, and decry innovation, preferring to be non-committal. In other schools the publication of a class annual is a matter of course. This duty devolves upon the Junior class. Since the publication of the Qui Vira, no attempt has been made to get out a Kansas University Annual. There can be but little risk in the financial management of such a venture, situated as we are in a town of ten thousand inhabitants and within thirty or forty miles of two representative cities. In this, as in other university interests, we are simply possessed of an indisposition to act, of ennui—or something akin—of an inexplicable passivity.
Perhaps we, the student body, are not altogether to blame for our deficiencies. We are not self sufficient; we need extrinsic encouragement at the inception, substantial support in the execution, and full approbation at the completion of worthy undertakings. To whom can we look for such essential influence if not to the faculty. It is in the power of the professors, and, moreover, their common duty to determine the successful issue of whatsoever concerns the immediate welfare of the students. They are lax in the fulfillment of this duty. While they collectively seem ever ready with assurances, their sanction and financial support are, after all, the only expressions of encouragement which we receive. "Oratory is a good thing." Notwithstanding such protestations on the part of the faculty, only two of its members attended the preliminary oratorical contest. The faculty's seeming indifference to all student enterprises is blighting; its complacency is galling to us. We accept all censure, but, we maintain that our lack of spirit is not all our own fault. There is pent up within us enough vitality and energy to supply material for debates, oratorical contests and class functions galore. We need leaders,—somebody to collect our scattered forces and fire us to action. Conservatism is a quality more extolled than admired; it isn't attractive, nor does it satisfy; and, in institutions, it is often mistaken for stagnation. Let us make a mighty effort to overcome the unnatural stupor which has already blunted our sense of class obligation and responsibility and which threatens to destroy the amenity of our university affiliations. Let us be alive to the numberless possibilities in college life.
PROF. CLARK's oil portrait of Treasurer Moody is a masterpiece of its kind. It is not life size, but is startlingly life like. He has caught our treasurer's genial smile, his knowing look, and his favorite conversational attitude.
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THERE is an eastern firm whose entire business is the writing to order of college themes, forensics, commencement orations, exercises, stories and poems. Twice or three times a year its circulars are spread throughout the colleges and academies, and the inducements offered therein are in many cases effectual. No complication of circumstances can justify the patronage of such a concern. There
is no species of dishonesty more disgusting, culpable and demeaning than the passing of counterfeit composition. We ought to be averse to appropriating even the thought or motive of another's work; and, as for the bodily theft or the unacknowledged use of patent literature, we ought to be quite beyond temptation.
Litqraquy.
A Park Study.
Not that he noticed me particularly—for he didn't. He glanced at me, to be sure, in a sort of cataloguing, half weary, half inquiring way, and then his gaze wandered on to something on the other side of me and I was aware that, as far as he was concerned, I had no existence whatsoever. But as far as I was concerned he was most certainly alive. I was immediately attracted by his appearance, for to tell the truth, he was a perfect specimen of the man that Gibson draws for Mr. Davis' stories.
I followed him eagerly with my eyes from my little corner in the park as he strolled slowly along and watched the passers-by with lazy, half-shut eyes.
"Now," I thought to myself, "That is probably Van Bibber, or Travis, or Morton Carelton before he set out in chase of Princess Aline. He surely must be one of those delightful old friends of ours, and I certainly am charmed to meet him."
He was straight and he was immaculate, he was evidently well-bred and he was not in the least interested in anything around him. Therefore he must as surely be a Davis man by these characteristics as he was a Gibson one by token of his square chin, his straight nose, his broad forehead, and straight, heavy eyebrows. He was clearly what both story-writer and artist would call a "modern type." But no sooner had I recognized him than I began to feel very
sorry for him. For he was manifestly having such a stupid time. In fact he was intensely bored, and he dropped down on one of the benches in a mood which would have caused little Ortheris to explode with "Wot's the bloomin' use of all this blarsted show anyhow!" But Mr. Van Bibber-Travis-Carleton didn't explode; which I couldn't help thinking was all the worse for him. He simply sat and poked holes in the gravel walk with his walking-stick and grew more and more bored as the momenst passed.
It was quite warm for the time in September and one persistent sunbeam seemed intent on parching the back of my neck. I turned my parasol to ward it off and settled comfortably down to study the fin-de-siecle product before me.
I have seen a good many blase men but this was certainly the most highly developed specimen I ever encountered. The downward turn of the mouth and the little unpleasant curves around its corners, the cynical line from nostril to lips, the indifferent droop of the eyes—all the characteristics were there. And yet I was not wholly disgusted with him, for he had an indefinable air of having done something.
"It must be Morton Carleton," I decided; "Morton Carleton in an irritable mood when somebody has made a scene after one of his experiments with a fair bud of the Four Hundred, to see if she were The One. Poor Morton who was always getting into trouble because he
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looked at each girl as if he loved her while he was simply finding out if he did. But Carleton was generally interested in people and things and would be bored only temporarily, while this man has the look of a past master in that art. Might it be Van Bibber? No, Van has never done anything but be a nice fellow all his days and somehow my sleepy friend has a look of power in spite of his lassitude. Travis is out of the question. For Travis is a hale fellow well met with everyone, and though he can be "swell" on occasions, he probably could never attain to that delicate shade of ennui which "rests upon the countenance of the unknown." I went over in my mind the list of Davis men of my acquaintance but nobody seemed to fit exactly. Each had some characteristic which might belong to the individual on the bench but none took in all his qualities.
"He might," I came at last to the conclusion, "be Van Bibber with a new stock of self sufficiency and an added power of some kind or other. Or he might be Morton Carleton with an extra supply of conceit." And as conceit, in my experience, is most easily added of all qualities I came to the conclusion that my "specimen" must be Morton Carleton.
That evening a party of us went to one of Abbey's "first nights." I've forgotten now what the play was, but anyway it was a great success and we were all in fine spirits as we took our seats in Delmonico's for a little supper after the theatre was over. We had barely gotten placed when another and larger party came in and took the tables near us. I had felt a slight draught and, busy with pulling my opera cloak up around me, though I half heard the low comments on the comers, I did not look up until they were all seated. When I did raise my head I gave a little gasp and clutched my cousin's hand. There facing me and looking beyond me with that same indefinite glance was my friend of the afternoon.
Alice turned and regarded me disapprovingly. "Well, I am surprised at you!" she said sternly, "have you taken it too?"
"Taken what?" I asked with wild visions of
malignant disease or plague galloping through my startled brain.
"Why," she replied, "The Richard Harding Davis fever. Else why did you start so when you saw him facing you over there." TAD.
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Wool-Gathering.
BEING A TRUE RELATION OF HOW TWO-STEP LIT HIS FIRST PIPE IN BOHEMIA.
It was an unusually foggy night in Buzzard's Roost, and the esoteric band lay at ease reclining on the improvised sofas, and languidly fanned the floating filagree of smoke that spun out from warm-bowled pipes.
"Do you believe that smoking really poisons a fellow?" said Booth after he sent a series of dilating smoke rings whirling aloft.
"Well, smoking includes cigarettes," said Daub, "but if you ask whether an occasional indulgence in tobacco hurts a man, I say, no. And I base my assertion on testimony of physicians, psychologists, Christian-scientists, and board of health statistics."
"You don't say!" said Grubb. "Why, I've been told that tobacco was one of the seven wonders of the world when it came to a depraver of humanity. Give us your argument."
"Well, every enemy of the soothing goddess Nicotine has enumerated a long list of the injuries she inflicts. Family magazines issue such lists in installments, and temperance journals substitute them for serial stories. I have carefully preserved such enumerations and I find that no two enumerate the same effects. Now it is beyond reason to believe that the whole number exists; ergo, either these investigations have not discovered the injuries, or the injuries are too slight to be discovered. So what's the use in worrying over a little thing like that." Puff, puff, puff—
"Good!" said Booth. "If tobacco fogs the brain and halves a life-time, would the world have had Tennyson—the lovely, lilting, liquid Tennyson who wrote the sweetest verse and smoked clay pipes when he was an old man?"
This raised a controversy as to the merit of Tennyson. Some declared that George Arnold surpassed him in everything but voluminous
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work, and wrote a poem on cigars and beer that was intensely more "lotusy" than the Lotus Eaters of Tennyson.
So to avoid disagreement Booth resumed the discussion of tobacco and the unanimous verdict was
For thy sake, Tobacco, I Would do anything but die.
Now Two-Step was the only member who had never tasted the vapor of nicotine and after hearing Daub's convincing argument he said: "Say boys, who's got an extra pipe?"
"Ho, ho, Two Step's going to begin on a pipe! Ha, ha, ha,-ho, ho, ho."
"You must think I can't smoke. Gimme a pipe, and I'll smoke till morning."
Now Daub had an aged meerchaum with a stem ropy with the distilled sweets of several years. He used to take it fishing, and camping, and to stag parties, and to other places that develop the flavor of a meerchaum. It is brown as coffee tho' he has never had it boiled. (Every meerchaum lover knows what a boiled pipe is.) And this was the pipe that Two-Step borrowed.
Well, he puffed most robustly. Then he turned a little pale and everybody laughed. He began to put less energy in puffing and more in spitting. Everybody had an eye on him.
"Say, boys, do doctors agree on the effects of smoking on a man's stomach?"
"Ha, ha, ha, only beginners agree on that."
"Well I'm no beginner. Sick? No, you chump. Face turning red? I thought you said it was pale. Say this room is infernally hot. I'm going to the window."
Two-Step puts his head out into the cold night and beats the half burned tobacco from his pipe. He curses the pipe and says he prefers a strong cigar. Daub feels hurt at the remarks about his precious pipe and fearing that Two-Step may throw it into the street takes it from him.
Two-Step turns from the window. He refuses to dance with Booth. He is hysterical. He swallows with difficulty.
"Don't your head swim? Your throat feel dummy? And your stomach sort o' lifty like?"
"Naw," retorted Two-Step.
Then everybody returned to their pipes. Two-Step acts like one who has foreboding of evil, then he says:
"I say, boys, is there a lemon in this den?"
"A lemon! a lemon! Oh Two-Step that gives it away. Own up; the pipe has downed you."
"Nothing of the kind. I have a taste for lemons. Isn't it time to go?"
"Time to go? Why man we have not read Mlle. New York yet. Sit down and keep quiet."
The Bohemians read and commented on the latest spasmodic efforts at originality but TwoStep has lost his customary interest. Finally he says, "Who's got a nickel to lend me?" "To buy a lemon? Oh that'll make you all the worse. Sit down and be still."
The discussion continues till Two-Step says,
"I'm sorry to leave you so early, but I must look after a Republican primary to-night so please excuse me."
So Two-Step staggered from the room and everybody laughed. CYLEGICEL.
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Alone.
It had snowed in the morning, that dry, fine blizzard snow that they have in western Kansas; then at noon the wind had risen to a gale. It picked up the light snow and whirled it through the air in blinding sheets. It was cold, bitterly cold, and the wind howled across the long stretches of barren prairie without a tree or a seem to break its sweep. On such a day men have lost their way and perished from cold within a stone's throw of their own doors.
Plodding steadily through the storm went a little spotted pony, its rider bending low over the saddle to avoid the flying snow that cut and blinded him. A man would have lost his way, but the unerring instinct of the horse carried it safely to its own stable door.
The squalor of his dugout had never struck the man as forcibly as it did when he went into it out of the storm. It was only about ten feet square and so low that he could scarcely
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stand upright. In one corner was his cot, bed, one quilts and dirty red blankets in the same disorder as he had left them the morning before when he went to the railroad with cattle. On the cold rusty stove was the greasy pan in which he had cooked his salt meat for breakfast; the dirty dishes were on the table with some frozen biscuits and a can of condensed milk. It was all cold and comfortless and lonely, and the man was as cold and tired as a man can be who has ridden thirty miles on a bitter January day.
With his numb hands he started a fire in the little stove, but it smoked dismally and only added to the cheerlessness.
He was terribly blue and lonely,—he didn't know why. His cattle had sold well, and after his debts were paid there would still be enough left to take him through the winter; but after all what did it amount to,—a bare living,—and such a living. He looked around the squalid little whole and the thought came over him that this was his home, the only shelter he had in the wide world, this dirty desolate dugout. He was alone, absolutely alone on that vast level prairie ten miles from the sound of a human voice. If he were to die there no one would be the wiser for days and days. The sense of his loneliness had never seemed so strong to him as it did at that moment. And all the time the wind shrieked and howled and the stove smoked dully.
It seemed to him that if he could hear the sound of a voice the dull weight would be lifted from his heart. He arose and went to the little window on a level with his eyes—nothing but flying snow. It was growing dark, and he wished he could see the distant light that nightly shone across the prairie. But the swirling snow hid everything, and he had not even that companionship.
What was it all for, he wondered, this desolate starved life,—he lived—but was it worth while? For years he had hoped that this long lane would turn, that his hard work would bring him something beside a bare living, but the years had passed, taking with them his young
manhood, and each year brought with it some new privation and took away some old ambition. For the first time he realized that he was almost middle aged and what had he to show for all those years of toil? Nothing, absolutely nothing. And all the time that terrible sense of loneliness seemed to be clutching at his very heart.
He pictured to himself all that the next summer would hold for him: the long hot days when he could scarcely breathe for the heat, but when he would have to work on and on hoping against hope that the blighting hot winds would not come to destroy the product of his labor. Then when the hot winds came, as he knew they would, and he saw his tender crop burning and scorching before his very eyes, the utter hopelessnes of it all would come over him, and another ambition would be killed. It seemed as though he could not bear to live through another of those burning blighting summers. And all the time alone. From morning till night alone! Oh God, was it worth while!
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The stage driver on the road two miles south of the dugout wondered, when for two days after that blizzard night no smoke could be seen coming from the stove pipe in the dugout roof. Something must be wrong he thought, if Bob Wilson was without a fire in such freezing weather as this.
On the fourth day he was really alarmed and determined to drive around that way on his return trip. But he was late starting and it was not till the fifth day that he drove up to the dugout and with a hearty "Hello Bob!" pushed open the door. He started back in alarm. Hanging from the low rafters was the body of a man, frozen and dead. It had not been worth while. GERTRUDE WINSLOW HILL.
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The Rivals.
No more diverting piece of pure English Comedy than "The Rivals" has been produced since its first appearance. It is occasionally said that the play has become antiquated, but
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its picture of life and manners is as modern and vital as it is clear. On the whole it is richly colored, humorous, and brilliant. The spirit of it moreover is human, kind, and pure. There is no taint of indelicacy in the plot, no blur of licentousness such as smirches the mirror of its great companion-piece, "The School for Scandal;" and in the style there is but little of that elaborate, brittle wit which sometimes imparts to Sheridan's writings a tiresome glitter of artifice. The play is sprightly and droll; it has interest of sharp, alert movement; substantial and well contrasted characters. Its theme, incidents, and atmosphere are suited to simple, artistic methods. From reading "The Rivals" and other productions of early play writers it would seem that some of the characters were professed wits, disguised and lying in wait for a brilliant antithesis or pointed retort, rather than genuine flesh-and-blood personages moving in the station of life to which the author would have us believe they belong. Nothing can be more ludicrous and laughable than Mrs. Malaprop's misapplications of words—though the species of humor was one common to Sheridan's time, and in Della Cruscan's time was called "cross-reading." It would be an easy matter for some of our comic writers to reproduce "Mrs. Malaprop" who is based upon Fielding's "Mrs. Slipslop;"—but "what dramatist would be bold enough to bring another Falstaff upon the stage?"
In "Acres" we have the culmination of humorous effects by epigrammatic invention mingled with genuine touches of nature. His system of "referential or allegorical swearing," his real and cordial delight in caricaturing himself, his artless assumption of rakish airs, and his pitiable bombast make him a character which may seem overladen but which is yet doubly interesting and potential. In Acres comes a new idea of the Country Squire. He need not reek of the alehouse and the stables; neither the coarse and noisy Tony Lumpkin, nor the "horsey Goldfinch." Because vain and vapid, he is none the less kind. Though his head be completely
turned by contact with metropolitan fashions he retains tender ties of home and a background of innocent domestic life. A good fellow at heart, his sufferings in various predicaments are truly genuine, intense, and as doleful as comic. The wit of the play may be said to have many times a false setting. In contemplating the duel Acres says, (defending his honor)—"think what it would be to disgrace my ancestors." The reply of David, his bumpkin servant, rearful of his master's life, is;—"the surest way of not disgracing them is to keep as long as you can out of their company." A repartee worthy the bilious Falkland or the choleric Sir Anthony. Mark David's description of the consequences of his master's falling — "Phillis howling" and "his old horse cursing the hour he was born"—which Moore says is a transposition of the Shakesperian Clown's idea of the "cat's wringing her hands" with grief at the departure of the master.
Leigh Hunt considers Sir Anthony the most natural and best sustained character in the play and considers his scenes with the Captain, richly, genuinely dramatic. His surprise at the apathy with which his son receives the glowing picture of his future bride and the effect of the question, "And which is to be mine, sir—the niece or the aunt?" are in the truest humor. Hazlitt says with justice, that the whole tone of the comedy and local scenery reminds the reader of Humphrey, Clinker.
The rest of the characters are traditional, common to the stage, but are drawn with all the life and spirit of originals.
As a play it would be hard to find another comedy equally sparkling with life, delightful in color, merry and gentle in influence, in which a single, and that a comic character-one not at all in harmony with the surroundings-is elevated to shining prominence without injury to the form and symmetry of the whole. Moore said after its second presentation it "rose at once into that high region of public favor where it has continued to float so buoyantly and gracefully ever since. From the lowliness of its plot, the variety and whimsicalities and the exquisite humor of its dialogue, it is one of the most amusing plays in the whole range of the drama and alone places Sheridan in the first rank of comic writers." C.I.S.
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Locals.
Herbert Wing goes to Kansas City to-day. This space is paid for by Hillard Johnson.
Leverett Adams was pledged by the Betas last Friday.
Last night the Phi Psis gave their annual Spring party.
The Becker Club had an informal party last Friday evening.
W. W. Reno was down from Topeka Saturday and Sunday.
Andrew Baird, state secretary of the Y. M. C.A. visited in Lawrence Saturday.
Prof. Carruth read a paper on Ekkehard before the Stedman Club of Topeka last Monday evening.
F. A. Wilbur, from Des Moines, Iowa, visited with Porter Fones a few hours Tuesday morning.
Prof. Hopkins told his class in Advanced English Composition that they were not to be facetious.
There are seventeen clubs in town, five of which are mixed, one ladies' and the remainder gentlemen's.
Clerk Ben. C. Rich of the famous "Dunsmore house, and Ed. Lupfer and wife visited the University Wednesday.
Gov. Leedy appointed William Rogers of Washington, as regent of the University to succeed Chas. S. Gleed.
The dignified looking stranger passing through the University halls after close inspection turns out to be our friend A. G. Grant.
Raleigh Lawrence Netherton left school last week and went to Harper, Kans., where he will teach school the remainder of the year.
Dr. Holmes has been unable to meet his classes on the hill the past week owing to an attack of the grip. The Latin Seminary met at his home for its sessions held on Wednesday and Friday.
A. G. Grant who graduated from the Arts last year has re-entered school. He has been teaching school near his home, Osage City.
Prof. Blackmar assigned the subjects for practical investigation to the students in his Practical Sociology class last Wednesday.
The bad smell which so constantly pervaded the south wing of the main building the past week is not due to the dead languages as some suppose.
Anderson Ewart has not yet recovered from his attack of typhoid fever. The typhoid fever has left him, but since that time he has suffered three distinct relapses. His many friends here anxiously await the announcement of his complete recovery.
The prospects for the base ball team this spring are in excellent condition. Over twenty-five candidates have presented themselves. There is an abundance of pitchers but so far there have been few candidates for the position behind the bat.
Miss Daisy Orton has been visiting friends in Lawrence the past week. Miss Orton graduated from the Music achool last year and will be remembered as having given a most finished graduating recital. A party was given in her honor Saturday evening at Mrs. Becker's.
The hearts of the University employees were made glad last Saturday at the arrival from Topeka of the December '96 salaries. The cause for the delay is due to the fact that the office force in Topeka was changed last month and consequently more time was required to do the work.
The Junior class held a meeting last Friday and decided to depart from the usual custom and dispense with the Junior "Prom." There was not a very large attendance and many expressions of dissatisfaction were heard by those who did not attend. Moral—Don't cut class meetings.
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J. B. Cheadle was in Kansas City Monday on business.
Miss Van Amburg who recently registered has returned to her home in Holton.
The Kappas are practicing three nights per week for their private theatrical Feb. 20th.
The Pharmaceutical Society had their pictures taken last Tuesday to be put into the Senior Album.
The Swedish Quartette, the third number on the lecture course is billed for Tuesday evening in University hall.
Miss Caughey, who has been at her home in Horton the past two weeks on account of illness, has returned to school.
Adrian Sherman was called to his home in Rossville Wednesday owing to the illness of his father. He hopes to return soon.
Several students of the History of Philosophy class are beginning to seriously consider the phrase "What fools we mortals be."
J. W. Hullinger, '96, who is doing advanced work in German and Latin at Chicago University writes that he is well pleased with his work.
The committee on appropriations of the Senate, Wednesday, recommended the passage of the University Appropriation Bill allowing one hundred thousand for current expenses.
Wednesday afternoon the piano in the Chapel was removed and a small one manual organ was substituted. The change was quite noticeable especially in chapel exercises the following morning.
Bernard Harder, of Butler Co, who is attending Bethel College, Newton, visited the University Thursday. He is thinking of entering here upon the completion of his course at Bethel.
Owing to the fact that the paper went to press last Friday mention was not made in last week's chapel notes of Friday morning's service. There was an unusually large attendance present attracted presumably by the announcement that Prof. Farrell and the University orchestra were to favor us.
A very handsome clock was noticed in the treasurer's office Thursday. It was the prize awarded to the Pi Phis for having turned over the most money to the Pipe Organ Fund.
The production of "The Rivals" to be given Feb. 23rd, is the Jefferson version as played by Jefferson and Florence, and by Nat Goodwin following exactly the costumes, settings, stage business and material alterations.
Grant E. Davis, a sophomore Civil Engineer, was married last Sunday to Miss Anna Transue of Lawrence. The wedding occured at Holton, the former home of Mr. Davis. They came at once to Lawrence and are living at 638 Ohio St.
Judging by the various college papers that come to our table this is the season for oratorical contests and debates. Nearly every such publication tells of some forthcoming contest which should have the support of the patriotic student.
Last Sunday morning's train brought down from Topeka quite a large party composed of legislators and their friends. They were shown over the University and were entertained with a luncheon served in the Chemistry building. There were twenty-five representatives in the party. They returned to Topeka on the afternoon train.
Students who saw Lewis Morrison last week in "Faust" may be interested somewhat in the career of that eminent actor in so far as it has to do with Goethe's play. The adaptation which Mr. Morrison uses is his own. In his translation and arrangement of Faust, he has employed only those scenes which involve the plot and which at the same time give ample opportunity for effective stage business. Mr. Morrison has played "Faust" for twelve successive seasons, and to use his own words, has "made three fortunes at it." He intends to lay the piece aside next year.
Chancellor's Reception.
The annual reception of the Chancellor to the members of the Senior classes of the various schools of the University will be held May 7th, 1897, at the Chancellor's residence.
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All those who are going to Topeka to the contest must hand in their names AT ONCE, in order to get return train at night.
The unique society event of next week will be the Kappa theater party. The histrionic talent of that fraternity will array itself in a bright, catchy comedy. The event will be strictly formal, more on the order of a reception than otherwise, at which the girls will seek to entertain through the medium of a play instead of in the conventional manner. No pains and money have been spared in the attempt to make the affair truly "swell." The attendance will be wholly by invitation; over six hundred cards have been issued. Full dress will be in order, and wraps will probably be checked in the theater lobby. The production of this play promises to be a refreshing innovation in the way of fraternity receptions.
Phi Beta Kappa.
The meeting of the Phi Beta Kappa society was held Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Greek room, and the following members of this year's graduating class were elected to membership: Eugene Alder, Leon Flint, Richard Price, Percy Parrott, C. A. Katherman, Miss Helen Metcalf, F. H. Wood, C. A. Rohrer, Joe Smith, Miss May Cooke and Miss Anna Shire. There are sixty-seven members of the present Senior class. Fifteen Seniors are eligible to membership in the Phi Beta Kappa each year but this number has never been elected in any one year. This year, however, a larger proportion has been elected to membership than in any previous one.
Senior Party.
Rah! Rah! Reven!
We are the 'leven!
Rock Chalk, Jay Hawk,
Class of Ninety-seven.
The notice, "Senior party, Library Hall Feb. 6th," which appeared so persistently on the bulletin board last week took effect Saturday evening. At an early hour lights from every window of the Library building seemed to call, "come, Seniors, be merry."
The ardor of the class of ninety-seven was not to be dampened by the inclement weather, for what mean mud and snow to one who has climbed Mt. Oread in all kinds of weather, for three and a half years. A large number of Seniors from the Schools of Arts and Engineering made their way, unmolested, to Library Hall that evening to enjoy their first class party of the season.
The Hall, attractive and comfortable in itself, was made more so by the tasty arrangement of easy chairs, settees, rugs, and screens.
Each person seemed to realize that his greatest duty was to contribute to the pleasure of others and all formality was laid aside. Cards and other games were participated in by all till the melodious strains of the violin and piano invited those who so desired to the dance. Other amusements were provided for those who did not care to take part in the dancing.
The disappearance of the lights at eleven o'clock caused no dismay, for lamps had been provided in anticipation of that event. While these were being lighted, College Songs furnished entertainment. After another hour the class yell was given and the merry procession descended the hill in peace.
Chapel Notes.
While this event will probably not become so generally known throughout the state as were the Senior parties of the past two years it will nevertheless be remembered with pleasure by those who were present.
Professor Miller has lead this week.
Mr. Rich of the House, and Senator and Mrs. Lupfer attended chapel Wednesday morning.
The subject Monday morning was Mutual Dependance; Tuesday morning, the Parable of the Talents; Wednesday morning, Heavenly Treasures; Thursday morning, Our Moral Duties to one Another.
The piano has been removed and an organ put in its place.
Rev. McQuiston, pastor of the U. P. church will lead next week.
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School of Fine Arts.
The orchestra is doing good work.
There will be a recital next Wednesday.
Profs. Preyer, Farrell and Penny have had the grippe.
There is a rumour just started about one of the seniors.
Miss Daisy Orton has returned to her home in White Cloud.
This term's registration cards are not all handed in.
The Euterpe club will hereafter hold its meetings at the homes of the members on Friday afternoons.
The advanced composition class are still working on their Sonatas, though they have taken up the subject of instrumentation.
There was a hearty applause at seminary when some senior said, "One of the St. Louis papers announces Prof. Preyer to be the greatest pianist in America."
Mr. Edward Farrell, instead of Tarrell, is the banjo soloist who has recently come to Lawrence and will give lessons on the banjo. He is highly recommended as soloist and teacher.
Some notes from seminary: "Every art consists of a technical mechanical part and an aesthetical part. A singer who cannot overcome the difficulties of the first part can never attain perfection in the second—not even a genius."
In speaking of the American instructors, "I think the music students will agree with me that the vocal teachers in our own university thoroughly understand the art of bringing out and cultivating the human race."
The Euterpe club elected new officers last Monday. It is the plan of the club to elect officers from the Juniors at this time of year so that they can get initiated into the offices and hold them over into the next school year. There are but five Juniors so each holds an office: President, Miss Fisher; vice president, Miss McShea;secretary, Miss Winnek; treasurer, Miss Pampell; marshal, Miss Ireton.
A letter was received recently from Miss Bundy who was one of the piano favorites of Lawrence, and whose graduating recital was one of the best ever given here. She is studying piano, counterpoint and German in Stoltz Dresden. She speaks in highest terms of her instructors and advantages.
The voice seminary last Wednesday proved to be very interesting as well as instructive, notwithstanding the mud kept the Freshmen at home. One of the most interesting current events given was, that there is a hospital being built in Dresden where music in its various kinds will be the only remedy used. The papers were good. Differences in Voice Schools, Miss Boyles; Differences in Methods, Mr. Gilbert; Great Masters of To-day, Miss Fisher; Our Singers, Miss McCheyne; What Marchesi Thinks of American Singers, Miss Starr; Registers of the Voice, Prof. Penny.
Law Notes.
The Seniors were treated to a quiz this last week, that in pleadings Tuesday.
Mr. Clyde W. Miller went to his home in Osage City last week to head off an approaching attack of grip. He returned Tuesday.
There are three law students in the caste for "The Rivals."
Last Monday was free dispensary day and each suffering Senior was given another Moot-Court case.
Bobbie Wells turned up shy this week. He is reported as looking for Swayze.
Oscar Schmitz has been out of town several days upon matters of State.
The law students were much in evidence at the recent book auction down town. They always get in everything.
The Senior laws waiting for their quiz Tuesday sang "John Brown's Body"with appropriate words.
Standard Literature at auction. All new and guaranteed to be first-class. Sales at 2:30 and 7:10 p.m. 841 Mass. St.
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Science Notes.
On Wednesday evening a number of professors and advance students in natural history met and formed a society for the purpose of arousing greater interest in Natural History. Mr. Hunter was elected president and Mr. McClung, chairman of program committee. The work will consist chiefly of reports of original investigation and reviews of the leading scientific magazines. The meetings will be held on Wednesday evenings at 5 o'clock in the entomological Laboratory. All those interested in such work are cordially invited to attend and to take part in the discussions.
The Natural History Journal Club met Wednesday. The following program was given. Protective Inoculation against Asiatic Cholera, (Central-blatt fuer Bactereologie and Parasitenkunde.) Prof. Barber; Ascent of Water (Annals of Botany) Prof. Stevens.
Owing to the lack of room in Snow Hall, Mr. Tucker has moved his photographic outfit to the south tower of the main building.
Mr. Frank Marcey is making a number of microscopes for the Botanical Department. With the exception of the triplet lenses the work is entirely his own. Though the price of them is more reasonable than those in general use these are fully as serviceable and satisfactory in every particular.
Throughout the building there is a marked increase in the class attendance over that of last year. The classes in Histology and Zoology are especially crowded.
A number of lemons, attacked by the Aspidiotus and Mytilaspis certricola were received by the Entomological Department. These insects are commonly known as the red seale, and are the most destructive pests of the orange and lemon orchards.
Chemistry and Pharmacy Notes
Lewis S. Bradford, special student in Chemistry last year, is holding a very responsible position at the Western Electric Company, Chicago.
In the last Bulletin of Pharmacy, Prof. Bailey has a very illustrative article on "Food and Medicine vessels." Every student of science would be greatly benefited by reading it.
Last Thursday the Senior Pharmics had a class meeting, and decided to have an Annual of their own, thus declining the invitation of the Senior Arts students. The following motion was passed: "We decline the second place in the University, with thanks."
Prof. Bailey was on the sick list for a few days the later part of last week and early part of this, but we were glad to see him up, attending to his classes by middle of week. Prof. Bailey has had so much to do of late on account of the large increase of students taking chemistry, and has to have so many more divisions, because the room will not accommodate all of the clases, that he is often compelled to over work.
Took Prof. Bailey's Advice.
In the last issue of the WEEKLY it was stated that the Senior Pharmacy students had passed resolutions, to the effect that they would not take Laboratory work in Organic Chemistry. But their wise council with Prof. Bailey has since prevailed, and he has been able to show to them the value of the course, so that last Wednesday afternoon twenty-four of them marched into the south basement of the main building, and entered upon their respective experiments.
The probability is that many of the Art students will wish that the "Pharmics" had never consented, because the odor generated at this room, will soon be spread all over the building—however, the "Pharmics" are not to be blamed, but the "Ways and Means committee" of the legislature, for not giving us a new Chemistry Building.
If we had a new building then we would not be bothered with this offensive effluvia.
Give your shorthand and type-writing work to Miss Kate S. Soule, 1105 Mass. St.
Books! Books!! Books!!! Auction sale for a few days only, 841 Mass. St.
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Library Notes.
The Department of French History has been greatly strengthened by the addition of the following books:
Histoire des États Généralux, par Georg Picot, 5 vols.
Histoire de la Restauration, par M. C.
Dareste, 2 vols.
Histoire du Second Empire, par Pierre de La Gorce, 2 vols.
Histoire du Second Empire, par Taxile Delord, 6 vols.
Richelieu et La Monarchie Absolue, par Le Vicomte G. D'Avenel, 4 vols.
Les Luttes Religieuses en France au Seizième Siècle, par Le Vicomte de Meaux.
Histoire de la Monarchie de Juillet, par Paul Thureau—Dangin, 7 vols.
Histoire de France sous le Ministère de Mazarin (1651-1661), par A. Chéruel, 3 vols.
Histoire du Droit et des Institutions de la France, par E. Glasson, 6 vols.
La Réforme et la Politique Française en Europe jusqu'a la Paix de Westphalie, par Le Vicomte de Meaux, 2 vols.
Les Parlements de France. Essai Historique sur leurs Usages, leur Organisation, et leur Autorité, par Le Vicomte de Bastard-D'Estang, 2 vols.
Histoire de France, depuis les temps les plus reculés jusqu'en 1789, par Henri Martin, 16 vols; also a supplement to this work by the same author, Histoire de France, depuis 1789 jusqu'à nos jours, 8 vols.
Les Guerres de la Révolution, par Arthur Chuquet, 10 vols. Each volume is complete in itself. The subjects of the different volumes are: I. La Première Invasion Prussienne; II. Valmy; III. La Retraite de Brunswick; IV. Jemappes et la Conquête de la Belgique; V. La Trahison de Dumouriez; VI. L'Expédition de Custine. VII. Mayence; VIII, Wissembourg; IX. Hoche; X. Valenciennes.
Adelphic Literary Society Debate.
On the evening of February 20th, the first preliminary debate will take place. Eight members of the Adelphic Literary Society
will compete, and from them, three speakers will be chosen for the final trial debate. Each speaker shall have two speeches. He shall be allowed nine minutes for his opening speech and three minutes for his second speech in rebuttal. The opening speeches shall be delivered in the order assigned, and the rebuttals shall follow in the same order. In every trial debate, the sides and order of the speakers shall be determined by lot and announced twenty-four hours before the debate takes place, and no earlier. There will be no admission fee. All students are cordially invited to be present. It is hoped that the town people also will turn out well, and give Adelphic Literary Society a large audience. Interest in these preliminary debates means interest in the final debate. Let each one do his part by being present at the first of the series of debates to be held preliminary to the final debate in May.
Book auction 841 Mass. St. Sales 2:30 and 7:10 p.m.every day.
Gymnasium shirts and tights to suit you at Smith's News stand.
The Best Place to buy Handkerchiefs Gloves-Fancy Articles, Silk Dress Goods and Coats is at INNES'.
$ \textcircled{*} $ SPRING SAMPLES. $ \textcircled{*} $
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Alumni Notes.
W. E. Higgins, Arts,'88, Law,'94, was on the hill Saturday. Mr. Higgins is busily engaged in the practice of law and is located at 419 N. Y. Life Building, Kansas City, Mo.
J. D. Bowersock, Jr., '91, and Frank H. Moore, '94, were two out of four to pass successfully the examination for admission to the bar held lately in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Bowersock completed his law studies at Harvard in '96, and Mr. Moore finished his work at Columbian Law School, Washington, D. C., the same year, receiving the degree of LL.B. The former is at 609 New England Building, and the later with the Law firm of Lathrop, Morrowe, Fox, & Moore.
Miss Alberta Corbin, '93, writes from Yale. "I enjoy my work greatly. I heard Reverend E.E.Hale last evening in an informal talk before the Divinity School, a talk exhibiting that broad humanity and depth of charity which gives one confidence in the goodness of God and man."
His base ball and other friends will be glad to learn of J. C. Kelsey's success in Electrical Engineering work. Since leaving the University in '95, Mr. Kelsey has been engaged constantly in the pursuit of his profession and is now superintending the construction of an electric street railway in Stanton, Illinois. Upon finishing this undertaking he will go to Southern Missouri to do similar work.
Prof. W. H. Carruth, '80, has lately received an invitation from M. D. Learned, Germanic Languages and Literature, University of Pennsylvania, to become a contributing editor to the Quarterly Americana Germanica. This periodical is devoted to the literary and linguistic relations of Germany and America and it is especially desired to have articles representing German Literature, language and folk lore both in Germany and America. MacMillian & Company are the publishers.
Among the many Alumni of the University
who have snatched enough time from business to round out their education in other schools is Thornton Cooke, '93. Mr. Cooke is now attending Harvard, 511 Wendell, and will probably come up for his A.M. this year along with R.W. Cone,'95. Since graduation,Mr. Cooke has been connected with the bank of Herington and is the author of "The Panic and Western Country Banks" and "Provincial Hostility to Banks."
Out of eighty-two state teachers certificates granted to graduates under the law of 1893 twenty have been granted to graduates of the State University.
E. C. Franklin, '98, Associate Professor of Chemistry left Lawrence Sunday afternoon for Los Quemadas, Costa Rica, to accept a position as chemist in a gold mine. Prof. Franklin goes direct to New Orleans, and there takes a steamer to the coast of Costa Rica. From there he journeys by rail to the Capital, San Jose, thence overland to Los Quemadas. Ever since graduation Prof. Franklin has been connected with the University in the department of Chemistry, with the exception of two years spent in study at John Hopkins and the University of Berlin. A man of great personal charm and highest scholarship the University would lose more were he gone for good instead of upon a years leave of absence. May the end of that time see him safely returned to us.
A. E. Curdy, '85, Orchard Lake, Michigan, has been appointed on a committee of the Modern Language Association to consider the preparation of uniform one, two, three, and four years preparatory courses in modern languages. Mr. Curdy has been Professor of Modern Languages in Michigan Military Academy, Orchard Lake, for the past three years. Previous to that time he studied in Berlin, winter of 1889-'90; at University of Halle, winter of 1891-'92; at Sorbonne, Paris, spring of 1892.
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Notes From The College World.
Yale has graduated ninety-two college presidents.—Ex.
Ex-president Harrison is to lecture at Ann Arbor on March 22nd.
There are 3,042 graduates in American colleges and universities of whom 650 are women. Ex.
F. M. Mahin represents Kansas this year in the inter-state oratorical contest between Normal schools.
The ladies of the Kansas State Normal are to have charge of the next two issues of The Salute, their weekly paper.
Iowa University debates with Chicago University in Chicago Friday night, February 5th. Each school is represented by three men.
A bill has been introduced in the Nebraska legislature prohibiting participation in or attendance upon a foot ball game in that state.
Last year's enrollment at the Kansas State Normal was one thousand seven hundred and thirty-five students, according to the Student's Salute.
It is reported that Postmaster General Wilson will accept the presidency of Washington and Lee University after the expiration of his term in the Cabinet.—Ex.
The U. of M.Daily publishes a long list of books and pamphlets published by members of the faculty of that school.The list is very complimentary to their faculty.
Ann Arbor also debates with Chicago University in the near future. The final preliminary contest for the "U. of M." was held Saturday evening, January 30th.
The editor-in-chief of the Lantern, the Ohio University paper, has been suspended from the University because of an editorial in which members of the faculty were criticized.
Hamilton College has recently received $25,000 for a new Science building. The college student should note the fact that a large accumulation of wealth is not necessarily an evil, but that oft times it is the means by which great good is accomplished.
Upon the new gateway at the entrance to the Cornell campus will be placed this inscription: "To enter that daily thou mayest become more learned and thoughtful; to depart, that daily thou mayest become more useful to thy country aud to mankind."—The Polytechnic.
Three instructors of Michigan University were recently arrested while spying around in an attempt to secure evidence against saloonkeepers who were thought to be violating the liquor law. The gentlemen soon explained matters and were freed from the embarassing situation.
Prof. Dyche lectured before a full house Saturday evening. The lecture was very interesting and brought out many interesting features about Alaska, "The Home of the Earthquake and the Volcano." Student's Herald, Manhattan, Kansas.
It would seem, if we may judge from statements in some of our best exchanges, that college athletics as now conducted in several of the leading colleges are not very successful from a financial standpoint; the expenses in many cases exceeding the receipts of the athletic associations.
The following action has been taken by the Harvard faculty: "The Administrative Board of the College, holding that the handing in by a student of written work not his own, is dishonorable, proposes to separate from the college a student guilty of such conduct, and to post his name on the college bulletin boards."
She stood beneath the chandelier With eyes and cheeks aglow;
He promptly saw his chance for bliss,
And pressed upon her lips a kiss,
And blessed that mistletoe,
It happened that her pa came in;
Oh, ruin, wreck and woe!
His boot was big and well applied,
And soon the young man stood outside,
And cursed that missile toe. —Ex.
He saw a pretty maiden, who Upon him smiled a bit.
Quoth he, "I think I'll walk with you."
But she said, "Aber nit." —Ex.
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Alma Mater Nostrum Omnium.
She dwells on a hill, this mother of ours,
Her roof is the vaulted sky,
Her garden wall is of lilac flowers,
Aud Dame Nature lives close by.
She's had a hard struggle, this mother of ours,
To bring up her children aright;
But with courage and faith she put forth her full powers,
Assured she would win in the fight.
And she says to us children who've gone from home;
"Remember the younger ones too,
You must help me to do better by them,
Than ever I could by you."
Ah well we'll remember, mother dear,
The children and mother too!
And perhaps some day to them we can pay
The debt we owe to you.
Large faith, high hope, sweet charity,
You gave us of the best;
And your children, wheresoe'er they be,
Shall rise and call you blessed. —M.
Departs for Costa Rica.
Prof. E. C. Franklin, who recently left for Costa Rica, Central America, has been connected with the University for more than a dozen years. Coming here first as a student, his attention was early attracted to Chemistry, and during most of his student life, he acted as laboratory Assistant in Chemistry. After his graduation from the School of Arts, he held his assistantship for some time longer, turning his attention eventually to Organic Chemistry as his chosen field. In 1890, he went to Germany, while in Berlin he studied under A. W. VonHofman, and Tiedermann, the eminent Philosophers and Chemists; when he returned from Germany in 1892, he spent some time at John Hopkin's University, receiving from that institution his Doctor's Degree. After he had received this degree, he was promoted to the position of Assistant Professor of Chemistry at this institution.
Early in his career as a lecturer, he won the approbation of all his students. His ingenuity and happy facility of illustration gained him a high reputation; his ideas were soon courted by all of the students of Chemistry.
Among his notable work, was the preparation of Argon and Helium. Almost immediately after the announcement of this discovery on the other side of the water, Dr. Franklin prepared both these gases, the one from the atmosphere, and the other from a rare mineral
Samarskite. He was probably the first man in this country who manufactured these two gases.
Among his favorite employmen glass blowing, wherein he acquired such is seldom seen in our American laborator Among his work in this line was the construction of "Franklin's X ray tubes" for use in the production of X rays. Prof. Blake says that "the Franklin tubes are far superior to all he has ever tried." The great value of this work however can not be readily appreciated, while its success indeed, is but a question of time.
In addition to the above, he has published a number of articles which show the very high character of his work as an analytical chemist. In casting our eye backward over Dr. Franklin's life at the University, we see that the value of his work is untold, and the influence of his life has been both wide and deep. He must be placed far above the ordinary students of science. and now every student whether a friend of science or not will feel sorry to hear of his departure. Such a friend is not soon forgotten, and we may quote the following: "Your memory, Franklin, shall be perpetuated, your name transmitted from time to time. You will live in our memories, in the example you have given, and in the rare qualities of your mind." H. E. DAVIES.
AIDEN BENEDICT'S FABIO ROMANI.
Thursday February 18th at Bowersock Opera House.
Aiden Benedict's Fabio Romani, a dramatization of the "Vendetta," was produced last night at the Grand Opera House. A large audience assisted on the occasion and showed its appreciation by frequent and hearty applause. The play is essentially sombre in tone, but is relieved by comedy. The situations are thrilling, and the motive strong and dramatic. The false wife, Nina, was well played by Miss Therese Milford. The scenic effects, particularly an eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, were very pretentious. The Spanish skirt dance and the fire dance, by Miss Grace Hunter, was repeatedly enceded.New York Evening Sun. Seats on sale Tuesday February 16.
Go to Smith's News Stand for your canes, late periodicals, etc.
If you want a trunk get it at Smith's News stand.
Just what you want: those gymnasium suits sold at Smith's News stand.
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EDUCATE FOR BUSINESS!
Languages and sciences are all right if you have the time and inclination to study them. But will not a thorough and practical knowledge of Book-keeping, Shorthand, Typewriting, Commercial Law, etc., be of more service to you? The COONROD & SMITH Business Colleges located at Kansas City, and St. Joseph, Mo., and Atchison and Lawrence, Kas, offer excellent advantages for securing a practical business education. Catalogue and information mailed free upon application at either school. Sessions throughout the year. Students may enroll at any time I. C. STEVENSON, Prin, Lawrence Kas. (Mention this paper.)
Cough Tablets, all kinds, at Leis Drug Co's.
Cough Tablets, all kinds, at Leis Drug Co's. LaVelle's Dentone for cleaning the teeth and hardening the gums, at Leis Drug Co's.
A. J. Griffin will continue to supply students with coal and wood at the lowest prices.
Offices: 1007 Mass. Street and West of National Bank.
Jackson's Steam Laundry, Kansas City, Mo. If you send your work to us it will be returned to you Friday, in season for the entertainments.
ALVAH SOUDER,
OREAD PLACE, Agent.
A. J. Griffin will continue to supply students the coal and wood at the lowest prices. All kinds of fine stationery at 710 Mass., st. Buy your Teas and Coffees of W. S. Everett, the only Tea and Coffee house in the city. 745 Massachusetts st.
Buy your stationery of Keeler.
A Call for Coals.
When you shall need a load of coals To keep you nice and warm, Phone 97-J. L. Bolles He'll send it, shine or storm. 1021 Massachusetts street and new yard 800 Vermont street.
Copying on typewriter, M. F. Laycock.
Miss Abbie M. Noye's, 505 Ohio Street. Teacher of Pianoforte. Children's work a specialty.
A full line of tablets and stationery is on sale at Tracy Learnard's.
It will pay you to see Straffon for anything in the music line.
Call and see the fine line of pictures which Tracy Learnard is now showing.
Robt. Edmondson will do your shoe repairing at No. 11 East Warren street.
When you come to Woodward's after those four-for-a-quarter Havana Cigars (special snap) say that you saw them advertised in this paper!
K. S. U. Bouquet,
Stop at the University Barber Shop for a first class shave, hair cut, etc.
The most delicate, fragrant and lasting perfume on the market.
For sale only at Barber Bros., Drug Store.
American Club skates for ladies and gentlemen in all sizes and kinds, full stock on hand. Padlock Hardware Store, Chas. Achning, 822 Mass. St.
Go to Tracy Learnard's for School Supplies. Well selected stock. Low prices. 710 Mass., street.
Popular Low-Price California Excursions.
The Santa Fe Route personally conducted weekly excursions to California are deservedly popular. About one-third saved in price of railroad and sleeper tickets as compared with first-class passage.
The improved Pullmans occupied by these parties are of 1896 pattern and afford every necessary convenience. A porter goes with each car, and an experienced agent of the Company is in charge.
The Santa Fe's California line is remarkably picturesque, and its middle course across the continent avoids the discomforts of extreme heat or cold.
Daily service, same as above, except as regards agent in charge.
For descriptive literature and other information; address G. T. NICHOLSON, G. P. A., A., T. & S. F. Ry., Chicago.
MANDOLIN AND GUITAR.
I have had 17 years of experience in teaching Mandolin, Guitar and Banjo, and when you come to me for instructions, you have the satisfaction of knowing you are receiving the best, and that you are not being experimented with. My studio is at
829 Mass. Street (up-stairs) R. S. SAUNDERS.
ROLLER
SKATING RINK.
Open Thusrsday and Friday nights New Ball Bearing skates.
CULVER'S
... CASH GROCERY,
639
MASS. ST.
The Club Grocery of the City. STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS IN EVERY WAY. TELEPHONE 77.
STUDENTS
See the new Spring suits just arrived AT ROBINSON & SPAULDING'S. New Clothiers. One Price to All. 744 Mass. St.
Point YOUR ORDERS FOR
T
Football and Athletic Goods
...AT...
Schmelzer Arms Co.
The largest and cheapest Sporting Goods House in the West 710-712 and 714 Main Street,
KANSAS CITY, MO.
Rock Chalk! Jay Hawk! K! U!
We are building up trade and need yours. Shirts 8 cts. Cuffs 4 cts. Collars2 cts. Emporia Steam Laundry. Satisfaction guaranteed. 1232 Vt. St. E. B. SIERER, Agent.
FULL LINE OF UNIVERSITY TEXT-BOOKS JUST IN. The University Book Store,
L. M. GIBB, Proprietor.
Students
---
Make MONEY by using Cash Customers' Ticket Books, Books free. Office at FAXON'S SHOE STORE.
Wm. Wiedemann
Oyster Parlor.
米
Fine Confections.
The Wilder Bros. Shirt Co.
O
SHIRT MAKERS ---AND--- GENT'S FURNISHING.
Rules for self measurement and samples sent on application. All measures registered. Our laundry work is not surpassed in the West.
SIMPSON & KELLEY,
University Solicitors.
1027 MASS. STREET.
MORRIS THE PHOTO ARTIST.
EVERYTHING THE LATEST SPECIAL RATES TO STUDENTS. 829 MASS. STREET.
STAR BAKERY, ★★
HENRY GERHARD & BRO., PROP'S.
WE SOLICIT THE PATRONAGE OF UNIVERSITY PEOPLE. . .
Do You Rathe? City Y.M.C.A. will give
BATKS for the rest of the School Year to non-resident students for
$1.50.
Hot water every afternoon and evening.
DEALER IN Staple and Fancy Groceries.
R. B. WAGSTAFF,
CLUB TRADE A SPCIALTY.
947 Mass. Street. Telephone 25.
C. L. EDWARDS,
INSURANCE AGENT
AND DEALER IN
ALL KINDS OF COAL. WARREN ST., 2D DOOR WEST OF MASS. ST.
CHAS. HESS,
MEAT MARKET.
Choice Fresh and Salt Meats 941 MASS. ST.
Always on hand...
...Telephone 14...
DONNELLY BROTHERS,
LIVERY, FEED & HACK STABLES Corner New Hampshire & Winthrop Sts. Telephone No. 100.
HOME BAKERY. J. H. JOHNSON, Prop.
West Warren St., Lawrence, Kan. Short Order Meals a Specialty. Fresh Confectionery and Cigars on hand.
SEE ROBERTSON BROS.
808 AND 810 MASS. ST.
For anything in the line of furniture. Odd pieces a specialty, also practical Undertakers and Embalmers,
SHOES NEATLY REPAIRED.
Good Work and Cheap.
O. F. HARSHMAN.
1017% Mass. St. (Deaf Mute.
SECOND HAND BOOTS AND SHOES BOUGHT AND SOLD.
Go to the Old Reliable
STUDENTS' SHOEMAKER,
JAS. E. EDMONDSON, 915 Mass. St.
W. W. SAVAGE,
Will gladly furnish anything you want in
Successor to KIRBY & HILL,
FINE AND STAPLE GROCERIES. 1300 Massachusetts Street.
ABE LEVY AGENT.
McCURDY BROS. GROCERS. Staple and fancy Groceries. CLUB TRADE SOLICITED.
933 Mass. Street. Telephone 65.
WOOLF BROS. LAUNDRY GO.
LAUNDRY GO.
WILL McMURRAY, Solicitor Goods called for and delivered.
BEAL & GODDING
KEEP THE
POPULAR LIVERY STABLE.
Telephone 139.
McClure & Simpson. OUR AIM: The Best Quality at Cheapest Prices
Special attention to club trade. 1023 MASS. ST. TELEPHONE 15.
THUDIUM BROS.,
DEALERS IN Fresh and
Salt Meats. Telephone No. 121. 802 Mass. St.
1805
'OLIN BELL,
Western Distributing Agent for
Shaw Pianos. Bay State Russell Pianos. Washburn Other First Class Pianos. Schwarzer
Easy Payments if desired.
Mandolins and Guitars.
Easy Payments if desired.
PIANOS TO RENT.
Special Prices to K. U. Students.
'OLIN BELL, LAWRENCE, Ks.
ONSOLIDATED BARB WIRE CO.
PLAIN WIRE, BARB WIRE,
WIRE NAILS, BALE TIES,
LAWRENCE. KAS.
CULBERTSON & THOBURN.
OFFICE: Basement of Merchants Nat'l Bank.
COAL AND WOOD.
GIVE US A CALL OR TELEPHONE NO. 84.
FOR RELIABLE INSURANCE
Go to A. L. SELIG.
TORNADO ACCIDENT
Winship Teachers Agency
(New England Bureau of Education) 3rd. Somerset St. Boston.
Oldest, and most reliable in New England. One fee registers in both offices H.C, FELLOW, Western Manager.
TOPEKA, KANS.,
AS ASTRA PER ASPERA
Vol. 1V.
No.3.
February 20,1897.
The Kansas University WEEKLY.
The only official and authorized weekly publication at the University of Kansas.
JOURNAL PRINTING CO.
LAWRENCE.
W. S. BUNN, M. D. ALFRED HULTNER, B. S. M. D. DRS. BUNN & HULTNER, Physicians and Surgeons.
Office: Merchants Bank Building. First Floor.
Telephone 195. Lawrence, Kansas.
F. D. MORSE, M. D.
Residence, 1041 Tenn. Street.
Office, over Woodward's Drug Store.
PROF. SAMUELS,
The Great Occulist.
606 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas Persons having trouble with their eyes will do well to consult him.
A. W. CLARK, M. D., (Harvard 184.) PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Residence 1224 Tennessee Street. Office over Woodward's Drug Store.
E. D. F. PHILLIPS, M. D.,
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.
Office 745 Mass street. Telephone No.82. Residence 1301 Conn. street.
A. J. ANDERSON.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office and residence 717 Vermont St. Tele. 124.
C. E. ESTERLY,
DENTIST.
Office over Woodward's Drug Store.
EDWARD BUMGARDNER, M. D., D. D. S.
DENTIST 809 MASSACHUSETTS STREET.
HAROLD McCRORY, D. D. S., SURGEON DENTIST.
Office over Faxon's Shoe Store.
WHEN IN KANSAS CITY
Stop at the St. George European Hotel. Connected with J. A. Staley's Restaurant.
STEAM HEAT. 932 MAIN ST. POPULAR PRICES.
A. GIFFORD, M.D,
ASSISTANT SURGEON OF U. P. R. R.
Office 917 Mess. Street. Telephone No.24.
Residence 116 Quincy Street. Lawrence, Kansas.
DAVIES,
A full line of fall suitings just received. Call and see him before investing. At the old stand.
THE STUDENTS TAILOR.
CUT FLOWERS, PLANTS.
SPECIAL PRICES TO K. U. BOYS
BIRD & GIMLER,
FLORISTS., 1112 MAIN ST., KAN. CITY With STRAUSS-LIPSIS MILLINERY CO. TELEPHONE 2396.
WATKINS NATIONAL BANK.
Capital, $150,000. Surplus, 15,000.
A general banking business transacted. Exchange on all principal cities of the world.
- DIRECTORS: - for the rest of the School Year to non-resident students for
J. B. WATKINS, President,
C. A. HILL, Vice President,
PAUL R. BROOKS, Cashier.
W. E. HAZEN, Asst. Cashier.
JACOB HOUSE,
J. L. JONES,
ALBERT HERNING.
SILVER
accard's
Novelties
25 cts. to $5.00. KansasCity
RICH JEWELRY, DIAMONDS SOLID SILVER. 100 Engraved visiting Cards and Plate only $1.50.
KANSAS CITY, - - MISSOURI.
Do You Bathe?
City Y. M.C.A.will give
BATKS
$
$1.50.
Hot water every afternoon and evening.
The Kansas University Weekly.
VOL. IV. LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FEBRUARY 20, 1897. No. 3.
Editor-in-Chief.
HAROLD W. SMITH,
Associate:
RICHARD R. PRICE.
Literary Editor:
WALTER H. SANFORD.
Associates:
L. HEIL, PAULINE LEWELLING, ETHEL HICKEY,
Local Editor:
W. C. CLOCK.
Associates:
ARCHIE HOGG, - - - - - Alumni.
PERCY PARROTT, - - - Snow Hall.
WM. H. CLARK, - - - Exchanges.
DAISY STARR, - - School of Fine Arts.
CLARENCE SPELLMAN. - - Law.
WILL McMURRAY, - - Athletics.
H. E. DAVIES, - Pharmacy.
CARL COOPER,
ALVAH SOUDER,
C. A. ROHRER.
Managing Editor.
C. E. ROSE.
Associate:
THOMAS CHARLES.
Shares in the Weekly one dollar each. Every student and instructor may purchase one share upon application to the Treasurer, Charles A. Wagner or the secretary, Percy J. Parrott.
Subscription 50 cents per annum in advance.
Address all business communications to C. E. Rose, Lawrence, Kansas.
Entered at the Lawrence postoffice as second class matter.
THE REINSTATEMENT of regent Rogers is an action which has elicited in university circles nothing but the most favorable comment. His removal from the board of regents was simply a disgraceful piece of political machination. No man studied more than did he to serve the best
interests of Kansas University; and his present attitude toward the Appropriation Bill is assurance that he still cherishes the institution. Mr. Rogers has been vindicated; and we at the university, irrespective of political alliance and prejudice, are glad of it.
IN CONNECTION with the subject of muddy weather it is a great satisfaction to notice the increase in the number of rainy-day dresses worn this year over last year. Last year comparatively few girls wore this neat and comfortable costume but this year there are more, and they are on the increase. The advantages of this costume have been told two often to need repeating now. It is certainly refreshing these days to see the fair wearer of this short-skirted hygienic dress as she trips daintily along with both hands free from their wonted task of holding up a long and mud-bedraggled skirt.
It is a great pity that we do not oftener have the opportunity of hearing such men as President Carter of Williams College, who lectured to us Wednesday night. The Lecture Bureau as a rule can not obtain men of his kind for us as they are too busy to travel in the lecture field. The benefit of obtaining a man like President Carter here is to certain degree mutual. It is well for us to keep in touch with Eastern progress in methods and in thought. There, with their numerous good colleges and their contiguity to the great cities they have advantages over us which we would do well not to underestimate. On the other hand it is a good thing for these representative Eastern educators to obtain a better knowledge of us. They will go back impressed with the fact that some good work is being done in Western colleges, and this will tend to do away with the glaring inaccuracies which are sometimes made with respect to us and our
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work by Eastern authorities. We want to be known in the East for what we are.
THE INCLEMENT and disagreeable weather of the past few weeks has forced upon our attention the crying need of better approaches to the University. At the best the ascent of the hill is a toilsome operation, without having the difficulties aggravated by poor sidewalks and worse crossings. With the roads in their present condition of mud and slush, good crossings are more than a mere comfort, they are almost a necessity. A majority of the students climb the hill on Adams street, which is the great University thoroughfare; and here all the crossings are in a very bad condition. Especially is this true of the one at the intersection of Tennessee and Adams streets, where a person can cross only at the imminent risk of losing his rubbers and bespattering his clothes. It would cost the city but little to put in good crossings on this one street at least, and it would add very materially to the comfort of a class of people who are of considerable importance in Lawrence. Let us have good crossings!
THE WELCOME news has been received that the ways-and means committee of the senate has recommended for passage, the bill appropriating $100,000 a year for the current expenses of the State University. Now we will all be in a state of suspense until this measure finally passes the Senate and the lower House and becomes a law. The most important interests hang on this bill. While we do need a new Chemistry building very badly we can manage to worry along another two years without it. But a cut of $50, 000 in our yearly appropriation, such as the House bill proposes, would be a disaster from which it would take the University years to recover. It would mean a general reduction in salaries, and in consequence we would lose some of our best Professors. Retrenchments would have to be made in every department, and the whole institution would be crippled in its working efficiency. The reason for this vital attack on the University is principally ignorance. The legislators are unaware of the
amount of work being done here, of our needs and of the amount of money needed to run an institution of this character. With great wisdom a number of them have been invited down to inspect the University at various times during the past few months; and we hope that this series of visits will result in permanent good to our Alma Mater.
THE STATE Oratorical Contest will take place in Topeka, Feb. 26th. A strong effort is being made to induce a large crowd of our students to attend. This is as it should be. So long as we are members of the association we should attend the annual contest in full force. This year there is a special reason for a good attendance. The chances are very favorable that we will win first place. We have a good man to represent us, and one who, we are sure, will do us credit in any case. But no man can do his best with but feeble or luke-warm support. Therefore the students of the University should attend in a large and enthusiastic crowd, prepared to cheer their orator on to victory. But with this a caution is needed. With all our fun and enthusiasm let there be no acts of lawlessness or rowdyism. Every year scenes of this kind have taken place, and the reputation of the University has suffered severely in consequence. And with a flush of shame we have to acknowledge that we very seldom take a place in the contest. The other colleges point the finger of derision and say that the University boys can beat them in rows and fights but that they cannot beat them in oratory. This year we should reverse this and assume the position which is really ours. Especially let nothing be done to bring reproach upon the name of the University just now when the eyes of the State are turned upon her.
"My boy, you are weary and wan,
You are working too hard with your Greek,
To try from construction obscure
Some plausible meaning to seek."
"No, no!" he wearily said,
"The meaning I plainly can see,
But I'm worn out trying to make
The text and the pony agree."—Ex.
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Eidraquy.
Wool-Gathering.
BEING A TRUE NARRATIVE OF A PRIVATE EXHIBITION IN BUZZARD'S ROOST.
It was a crisp night and the roofs of Lawrence were blanketed with snow and serenity. High above the roofs and the snow and the serenity shone the yellow lights from the windows of Buzzard's Roost where the conversation had drifted upon the topic of dancing. Two-Step had just asserted that the two-step was the best of all dances.
"You don't use that word best in a moral sense?" asked Grubb.
"No sir!" retorted Two-Step. "I use it in an aesthetic sense, or rather in a utilitarian sense. When I say best I mean just best. See? And what is good wine, or good music, or good art, or good tobacco? Why, it is good only so far as it gives pleasure. And the best thing is the most pleasing. So as I said, the best dance is the two-step."
"Bad aesthetics." said Daub. "The best is the waltz. The foundation of art is the curved line, and only in the waltz do you see the grand elementary principles of art portrayed in living curves. You feel them as you wind thro' the sinuous waltz step, you hear them in the three beat measures which are the basis of English poetry. Ah! to watch the radiating curves of some limp skirt as it whips to the beat of a wavy waltz is to dream of mighty art yet untraced by the artist's hand."
"Bah!" said Grubb the anarchist. "The best dance is the galop. There you dash forward like a mad hurricane, you feel yourself a hero sweeping enemies before you, you finish your dance feeling that you've accomplished something more than poking along to music. Oh! for the mildest, maddest, bacchanalian exhaltation give me the galop."
"The polka suits me all right," said Scribe.
"Polka! Polka!" cried Daub. "Why, man, you must not know how to dance. The polka! Gads! but you have a depraved aesthetic taste!
Why the polka is fit only for a stiff, angular old maid in a starched skirt. It is just a skipping; it's no dance. Why, Booth, am I not right?"
"The dance that pleases me most contains the beauties of all others," said Booth. "It is the floating poetry of motion, the silent language of gesture that speaks what the tongue can not, the diaphanous whirl of music half visible, the ravishing display of evanescent color that leaves color echoes in the eye, the happy rhythm of angel music, the—"
"Hold on," cried all in chorus. "You've named enough to make it the best; now name the dance."
"The skirt dance."
"Oh shucks!" said Two-Step. "You're thinking more about dancers than about dances."
"Booth thinks only of the stage, boys," said Daub.
"He thinks about skirts, too," said Scribe.
"Now get funny!" said Booth sarcastically as he arose from his chair. "When you're thro' I'll go on. I know a fellow in Kansas City who dances the skirt dance better than any woman on the stage and he dances it with nothing more than a table cloth. So there goes your stage and your skirts. More than that I took lessons in his steps and could give you a skirt dance right here if I had a sheet or a big table cloth."
"By Jove, boys," said the chorus, "find him something and let him dance."
So they took down a large lace window curtain. Booth took off his shoes and his coat. Then they tied the curtain about his waist, spread a rug under his feet, and Scribe took his seat at the piano.
"Reel off the Skirt Dance," cried Booth who was ready.
The music began rippling and Booth led off with a skipity-hopty...skipty-hopty...
skipty, skipty, skipity; hop.
He advanced and retreated three times and
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then began whirling and paying out lace curtain. When considerable curtain was afloat he began alternating foot-fling that pleased Bohemia densely. Then came the grand "bend-back" which he threw aloft armfuls of curtain which he gathered from an inexhaustible store his side.
This was cheered.
Then he began throwing kisses.
This was jeered.
Then came the crowning delirium of the dance; and the way he threw curtain, and shook his head, and tossed his slender legs, and whirled light as a mosquito and swift as a cyclone was the wonder and delight of Buzzard's Roost; and ever and anon lusty cheers rang in the smoky room.
The music ended with one grand chord, such as Adelaide Proctor sought for in vain, and the skirt dancer stood flushed and breathless before his friends.
"You didn't kick high enough."
"Your a man of low taste, Grubb, but if you care to see me kick I'll give you the last strain of the Skirt Dance sur la pointe du pied. Strike up Boom-de-ay, Scribe.
The piano peeled forth Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay and Booth began a new skipty hop. Then when the music reached those rousing notes that will not let anybody's feet keep still Booth hugged his curtain to his chin and sent his feet far above his head in time to the music. The Bohemians sprang to their feet in a frenzy of delight and danced around the skirt dancer and joined with the piano in singing "Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay."
At last Booth returned to the solid floor and after wiping his face with a corner of the lace curtain said:
"Say, boys, what is the best dance of all?" And everybody shouted, "The Skirt dance."
CYLEGICEL.
--she cried. "Me an' Auntiejes' can't get along together, an' I'spect it'd be better if I was out o'her way. It's no use tryin' any longer. I wish—I wish—I wisht de debbil would come right now and get me! I'spect Auntie'd be scared then and wish me back again. Oh-h-h!"
Seraphima and "De Debbil".
Seraphima clenched her tiny fists and stamped her feet in anger.
"I'm a goin' off an' fight Injuns—I js' am!"
Seraphima had "run down" with a whirr and a bang,very much as a clock does that is in need of repairs.
"Seraphima!" called a tall, thin, sharp-featured woman.
There was no answer.
"Seraphima!"
Still no answer.
“Seraphima Emily Beatrice Kerkins!”
"Yes'm," said Seraphima, meekly.
"Do you hear me!"
"Yes'm" said Seraphima, still more meekly.
"You stop yer poutin' in that thar room then, and go help Dickon drive the cows to pastur'!"
"Yes'm," said Seraphima, snatching a dilapidated sun-bonnet, and darting out of the house to join her brother.
"What's the matter, Phemie?" asked Dickon, as the two children trudged along behind the cattle.
"Auntie sp—whipped me."
"What for?"
"Cause I tole her I wisht she'd go off an' die in a great big hole."
"Phemie!"
“Yes I did!” snapped Seraphima, "an' I did wisht it too!"
Dickon answered not a word.
Seraphima was puzzled. Was Dickon going to get angry at her too—Dickon who always took her part, and who always comforted her in her troubles? She thought it would be a good plan to try a little policy.
"Dickon," she whispered, slipping her hand into his, "d' you think de debbil 'll get me?"
"Shouldn't wonder," answered Dickon.
"This mornin'?"
"Expect."
Seraphima whirled about, and followed be-
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hind so that she could conveniently make faces at her brother.
At last they reached the pasture-ground. Dickon threw himself down in the shade of the few trees which grew upon the hillside, and, pulling a book out of his pocket, began to read. Seraphima did not know what to do. Dickon was "thorny," and the morning would seem so very long. At last, she seated herself dejectedly upon the ground, and began pulling up all the grass and flowers within her reach, crooning, in the meantime, to herself.
Suddenly she stopped and crouched forward, her eyes wide open with terror. A clod, just in front of her, was moving-something was pushing it up-up!
"Dickon! Dickon!" screamed Seraphima, "He's a comin'! He's a comin'! De Debbil's comin' to get me!"
Seraphima's shrill little voice became shriller, and her eyes opened wider and wider with fright.
"Oh, de debbil am a comin', Dickon! I'll be good! I will be good!" and then falling upon her knees, and clasping her tiny hands, Seraphima began in a jerky voice:
"Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the Lord my soul to keep;
If I should die"—
Dickon burst into loud shouts of laughter. Seraphima was all fire in an instant. Forgetting "de debbil," her repentance, and everything, she snatched up the very clod under which his Satanic Majesty, in the shape of a large, green beetle, was making his way to the light, and threw it with all her strength straight at Dickon's face. Wonderful to relate, it hit him squarely upon the nose, and the blood spurted in every direction.
Without a word, Dickon ran to the brook below, and flung himself on the ground by its side.
Seraphima stood still, watching him anxiously. Her face was pale, and working with conflicting emotions. At last, her good angel got the better of her, and running as fast as her little legs could carry her, Seraphima knelt by
Dickon's side.
"I'se gotted de debbil behin' me, Dickon," she said, "an' I'm sorry I hitted you,—but I won't hug you 'cause I'm mad at you. Oh Dickon! Are you going to die?
Dickon answered not a word nor moved an inch. There was absolute silence for two or three minutes. Then, in sorrowful persuasion, Seraphima, the Elf, continued. "Say Dickon, if you're goin' to die, mayn't I have your spotted puppy dog?"
Dickon laughed, and Seraphima laughed too; and hand in hand they ran back to the hill-side.
"D' you want to hear the story about the bad little girl, and the good wolf who ate her up?" asked Dickon.
"Um—Yes'm," said Seraphima, meekly.
And then—well, to cut a long story short. Seraphima, like the clock, has "run down" again. ETHEL A HICKEY.
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The Character of Charles Lamb.
It has been said that the writings of Charles Lamb cannot be fully appreciated or understood without a knowledge of the character of the man. This in itself is a sufficient cause for a study of his life and a perusal of contemporary accounts of his characteristics. As students of literature, then, we have a reason for making a close analysis of Lamb's character. From the cold, unsympathetic standpoint of literary criticism this study is necessary. But laying aside its value as an aid to criticism, the subject is one of the deepest concern to those touched by the unique essays of Elia and consequently interested in their author. To one so touched there comes the wish that he might have known the man who could compose such delightful little gems of literary composition. There comes a desire to know something of the life and character of the author—a desire neither critically unsympathetic, nor idly curious, but inspired by a genuinely affectionate interest.
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ordeal through which he passed for the remainder of his days must either complete his ruin by ruining his character or lighten his burden by exalting it. It must either make him crabbed, unsympathetic, selfish to the last degree; or warm-hearted and unselfish almost to a fault. In fact Charles Lamb passed through a fire that either refines or consumes, and to his honor be it said that the process was one of purification and not disintegration and final consumption.
The sudden attack of insanity which seized Mary Lamb a few years after Charles Lamb had left Christ's Hospital School, and which terminated in the no less sudden and tragic death of Mrs. Lamb at the hands of her crazed daughter, forever put an end to Lamb's cherished plan of marriage with the lady of his choice. The tradegy, so suddenly enacted within the bosom of his family, blighted his matrimonial hopes and, perhaps, checked his chances for a brilliant future. At any rate as the sole supporter of his unfortunate sister, it was necessary for him to take what was offered him in the shape of a career, rather than to attempt to carve one out for himself. His position at the East India Office, meagre though it was in pay, drudgery as it was in character, must be retained. Distasteful and unremunerative it might be; but retention was fairly certain, and pay sure. If it offered but a quiet uneventful life, it offered steady employment and security against starvation. If it meant melancholy and monotony for Lamb, it meant comparative ease and comfort for Mary in her lucid intervals, and proper care and treatment during her periodical spasms of lunacy.
Between these two courses of action, one offering the possibility of success in congenial labor but also an equal possibility of failure, the other giving surety of freedom from want even though gained at the expense of cherished ambitions, Lamb did not hesitate. Young man though he was, he gave up all hopes of marriage, all hopes of advancement. He settled down a clerk in the East India Office and his commercial life was from that moment an open book to him. Year in and year out he would
pore over his ledgers and register shipments of calico. Old age would find him there, at a new desk perhaps, certainly poring over a new ledger, and entering sales of new calicoes, but the newness of desk or book or cloth could not give freshness to the task. Only to young men of similar age, to whom a thought of a future of perfect monotony and stagnation means the deepest despondency, can the full significance of this cheerless prospect be apparent. That Lamb did not flinch is proof of strength of character; that he accepted his fate resignedly and without reproach is proof of nobility.
Henceforth Lamb lived for his sister. All the watchful care snd all the loving tenderness that man can exhibit towards woman were exhibited by Charles Lamb towards his sister Mary. Such a life of brotherly devotion is seldom seen. It exhibits unselfishness in a marked degree; and, while it may be objected that Lamb did no more than his duty, it may be fairly retorted that a perfect life would consist merely in always doing one's duty. There are, too, different ways of doing one's duty. It can be done perfunctorily, robbing the service of its beauty, or it may be done uncomplainingly; and here lies the difference between the performance of an unwelcome duty by the majority of men and by a truly unselfish and sympathetic character.
But Lamb's sympathy extended beyond his sister, and to every unfortunate creature. In Lamb, the disappointed literateur, the unfortunate trader, and the suspected criminal found consolation and support. He would listen by the hour to their pitiful tales and speak words soothing to their feverish souls, not because he relished such scenes but because the actors in them were unfortunate and needed comfort. This was done withal, with such an unaffected humility that whoever came into contact with him could not help loving him. Affectation was his abomination, and this humility though extreme was genuine. Such an attribute lent grace and sweetness to whatever service he might perform. In fact I know of no man concerning whose character all writers are so
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unanimous in praise and adoration, as in respect to Charles Lamb. Every word written upon the subject by those who knew him seems to breath a spirit of brotherly affection and tenderness.
Yet his life was not a happy one. There was too much care and anxiety about it. He was too intimately connected with grief to be really happy, though his sympathy for man and his hospitable solicitude for his guests made him often a genial companion. Faults he no doubt had, but in the midst of a life so trying and so nobly lived, of a character so sweet, let us forget them. Only the misanthrope can find pleasure in tracing a noble man's foibles.
FREDERICK H. WOOD.
--work may be applied. Thanks to these modern harpies the most debauched roue may be found to have written a bible which, first carefully expurgated, they feed to a hungering crowd of saints. The poet is dead; he lived dishonored but wrote immortally; he has sought his long rest, but his commentators live to comment forgetful of the man among men whose life they violate, and build up gross theories distorted from his soul-outpouring.
Snider's System: A Chapter of Atrabilious Criticism.
"Tragedy is a great literary effort designed, not to be read or meditated upon, but to be represented before a mixed audience," is the sane statement of Boucicault quoted by Mr. Appleton Morgan in his most excellent and manly book, "Shakspeare in Fact and Criticism."
The poet of Tragedy is not a prophet, no more is he a closet meditator, a moralizer, a deviser of abstruse ethical systems. It is for him to portray life in its grave, sad complexities, its pains and its pangs, its inevitable sorrows and sufferings, and at the last its sweet repose. He need not for this be a pessimist nor a fatalist. Rather he should be a Stoic, whose sternness is tempered by broad sympathy, who can realize that the wicked are not always punished by means visible to the world, that the righteous are a portion of the eternal Good, the oftimes chastened beloved.
It is a sad irony of fate that a great poet must be followed by hundreds of Lilliputian, commentary mechanics who, with square and compass, would measure the distance of his art. Utterly devoid of literary appreciation, poetic sense, and saving humor they mass their dwarfish intellects and magnified perceptions for the manufacture of theories to which the poet's
Of these cruel sacrifices to polemic mania William Shakspere is the greatest English example. He has been made to teach everything that he did not teach by those that have not understood what he did teach—life. Says Taine, in a luxury of French appreciation: "His master faculty is an impassioned imagination, freed from the shackles of reason and morality. He abandons himself to it, and finds in man nothing he would care to lop off. He accepts nature and finds it beautiful in its entirety. He finds it in its littlenesses, its deformities, its weaknesses, its excesses, its irregularities, and in its rages; he exhibits man at his meals, in bed, at play, drunk, mad, sick; he adds that which ought not to be seen to that which passes on the stage. He does not dream of ennobling, but of copying human life, and aspires only to make his copy more energetic and more striking than the original."
A type of these "thus saith the preacher" interpreters, who would make Shaksperian ethics a mere calculative system of rewards and punishments is Denton J. Snider. He has invented an ingenious system of retributive justice to which he forces each of Shakspere's characters, separately and collectively and much against their will, to comply. The prime canon of the faith is that upon the doer is returned the deed. The dead is not allowed to rest in peace by this book of revelation. His past must be investigated to show cause for mortality, for surely death implies a cause, and this cause must be wrong done by the dead.
"An innocent person may perish in the world of accident, but not in the ethical world of which Shakspere gives the picture." In Cor-
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decia, Shakspere would not "show the good woman overwhelmed in her goodness; that is not Shakespeare's view of the moral order of things." Moral order, indeed! Shakspere taught life, not morals; and for this the greater Shakspere he.
A reproach ample to overturn the whole system is the Edgar paradox in Snider's elaborated Lear. Edgar should suffer death by the essential arguments used to justify the murder of Cordelia and Desdemona. Retribution, according to Snider, demands this; else to man is not served up man's deed. Edgar's case, robbed of surplus, circumlocutory arguments multiplied by Mr. Snider for other characters with an endless, euphuistic cheerfulness, may be stated briefly in this wise:
He is wanting, as is Cordelia, in a certain type of filial trust and affection. He participates in a deception practiced upon his own father. How terribly was Desdemona requited, who deceived her father! Later in the play we find Edgar lying to blind Gloster with persistent purpose, lying by telling the truth in a mystical form, as Snider puts it, lying that good may come of it. But he has no such soothing, explanatory palliative for noble Desdemona's dying life, the lie whose breath wafted her into paradise. "She's like a liar gone to burning hell." Such is her reward for her sacrifice of truth to affection." Last and the ultimate of the whole Sniderian argument, Edgar kills his own brother. True this is done in a duel of sufficient provocation, and for the avenge of the father's wrong; but what thereby becomes of Snider's system? For this consummation of the "light-giving career of Edgar," who has taken "on the appearance of untruth, that he may be true," and has been the instrument, self-appointed, of his brother's destruction, Snider has only the mild rebuke "harsh;" and yet Edgar has flagrantly violated the institutional principle of the family, one of the rocks upon which Snider's gospel is founded.
But Edgar lives. He becomes one of the twain who "Rule in this realm, and the good state sustain." All is well with Edgar, hence
it is unnecessary to fix up a retribution for him. Had he died, Mr. Snider could easily have accommodated him. His system is sound flexible, elastic, adaptable to all conditions. There can be no errors of judgement, no mistakes of calculation. Everything is tabulated with the precision of an adding machine. Two and two always make five. Shakspere is divine; Snider is his prophet.
In Shakspere Snider sees only the stern moralist, who makes all his creations an argument for the good, who merely describes clashes between ethical worlds. He fails entirely to comprehend the sensitive, sensuous Shakspere, the author of Adonis, Lucrece and the Sonnets. Any theory that can be applied in the living world can be applied and made to fit in the Shaksperian world, a world most complex of simples because a reflexion of the actual. Shakspere plumbs deeper than ethical study; he goes down, down to fathom human character. He is not oblique nor onesided, but direct, broad, earnest. "If life proposes inexplicable riddles, Shakspere's art must propose them also." It is not ours to find the reason why in the entanglements of extraneous criticism. The rules of art will always apply. Shakspere makes comedy comic and tragedy tragic. And this it needs but the artistic temperament to perceive. To Cordelia is not meted out death as a punishment for invading her native land. Such a guess is prematurely puerile. Edgar, Kent and weak Albany are not preserved, the two former as a reward for passively co-operating in their country's invasion, the latter for actively opposing. If Shakspere rewards at all he never rewards passivity; and we may be sure that Albany, weakly accessory to Goneril's base schemes, the profiter of Cordelia's disinheritance, the man who stands idly by, chattering and chiding merely, while the daughter's persidy drives the old man mad, will not be forgiven all for his one brave stand at the close. No; Shakspere is not giving inspired revelations of retribution. He is offering the sublimest, most awful problems of life for human sympathy. He is writing for the stage, touching the sen-
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sitive heart-chords of his audience. Cordelia is subordinated to the deep, sad tragedy of Lear, as Desdemona to that of Othello. How our hearts burst when Lear comes in mad with Cordelia dead in his arms. Oh, ineffable anguish of the father! Oh, stern, relentless, unpitying fate!
"Howl, howl, howl, howl! O, you are men of stones! Had I your tongues and eyes, I'd use them so That heaven's vault should crack. She's gone forever"'!
Shakspere "sees man walking in a vain shadow; groping in the mist; committing ex-extravagant mistakes; wandering from light into darkness; stumbling back again from darkness
into light; spending his strength in barren and and impotent rages; man in his weakness, his affliction, his anguish, his poverty and meaness, his everlasting greatness and majesty." Death is not meant as a punishment, a retribution. This would violate most sacred art. Some of the purest creations of Shakspere are beautified with transcendent beauty, are hallowed in their death.
"Men must endure Their going hence, even as their coming hither; Ripeness is all,"
HILLIARD JOHNSON.
Locals.
The enrollment cards have been coming in slowly.
Miss Allen spent Sunday with her parents in Topeka.
Miss Bessie Ayres has again re-entered the University.
Mr. Lamont Taylor spent Sunday at his home in Kansas City.
Miss Mary Goode made a short visit home in Olathe last week.
J. Erwin Keith, '98, visited over Sunday at his home in Ottawa.
Prof. Hodder quizzed his class in Constitutional Law, on Monday.
Several pairs of overshoes disappeared from the halls this week.
Monday is the last day to reserve seats for the contest at Topeka.
Nate has been taking care of the University for lo! these eleven years.
Miss Ruth Hetherington will be a guest of University friends next week.
Mr. Farrell will give one of his delightful banjo solos at the State contest.
Mr. C. C. Crew has just secured a position with an Irrigation Co. in Colorado.
No school Monday—Washington's birthday.
Miss Margaret Bear, of Topeka, has been the guest of Miss Flintom for a week.
Baker will have a delegation of 150 to go to Topeka; lets make our number 300.
Sanford, Spellman, Wing and Boone were in Kansas City, Saturday and Sunday.
The students should make a grand demonstration at Topeka. Our orator is a winner.
Rev. Mr. J. L. King, of Smith Center, visited his son last Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Pharmics are figuring on getting out an Annual of their own. The Laws are doing likewise.
The Y. W. C. A. will give a party, on the 5th of March. The place will be announced later.
The Rivals to be given Wednesday night will be the best amateur play ever given in Lawrence.
A great number of students are planning to visit the Legislature the day of the oratorical contest.
Mr. J. H. Engle, formerly managing editor of this official organ was in Lawrence a few hours last Friday.
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M. S. Cloyes visited his son John last Monday.
Will Reed spent Saturday and Sunday at Topeka.
The Pi Phis held an initiation at Miss Hill's last Saturday night.
C. C. Crew is said to be doing excellent work as instructor in drafting.
Harold W. Smith has been quite ill the past week with an attack of the grip.
Invitations have been issued for the Phi Delt party on the 22nd, and the Sigma Chi on the 26th.
The Lawrence Journal says the race for first place is between our McMurray and Brown of Baker.
The hats, wigs, and costumes for "The Rivals" are being made in Kansas City and will be extra fine.
Miss Northrup had the misfortune to fall and dislocate her wrist while coming up the hill Monday morning.
Miss Laura Hyde, of Ottawa, and Virgilene Mulvane, of Topeka, are guests of the Misses Nicholson this week.
Miss Rogers was unable to attend to her duties at the library a part of last week on account of sickness.
Prof. Blackmar was able last Sunday to take charge of his Sunday School class, after an absence of several weeks.
Mr. A. M. Jackson was shown a very good time last Saturday night, it being the occasion of his initiation into the Betas.
Herman Von Unworth of Kansas City was here Saturday and Sunday visiting his brother who is attending the University.
Some of the students taking Constitutional Law under Prof. Hodder say that he is a "stunner" when it comes to a quiz.
The Shakspere class began the reading of Hamlet Tuesday. During the term they expect to cover Winter's Tale and Midsummer Night's Dream.
Prof. Hopkins gave the first of a series of six lectures on the history of the English language last Monday afternoon.
Prof. Blackmar has an interesting article in the January number of the American Journal of Sociology on Social Degeneration.
There will be good music at the contest by Baker's Ladies' quartette, Washburn Glee club, and Frank House and Mr. Farrell of the University.
Robert Wells was seen going toward the train on Monday. He claimed that Chicago would be the first small town of which he would take any notice.
Will McMurray will deliver the oration which he will give at Topeka the 26th, in the chapel Tuesday morning at the time of regular chapel exercises.
The Lecture Bureau has decided upon the sixth number in its course: An Evening of Readings, by Miss Eleanor G. Stephens, of the Emerson School of Oratory.
Miss Scott gave her class in Wallenstein tests Monday and Tuesday. The quizzes covered the introduction to that drama as given by Prof. Carruth in his addition of it.
The Women's League will be At Home to all young women of the University on Saturday afternoon, February 27th, at the house of Prof. Olin, 1134 La. St. Three o'clock.
The New Testament Greek class under direction of Dr. Wilcox now meets three weeks of each month on Monday night. The other week, its session is on Tuesday night.
Mr. Cannon, of Ottawa, a member of the committee on arrangements of the State Oratorical Association was here Wednesday. He reports that Ottawa will send a delegation of 150 to the contest.
At the beginning of this term the professor told the advanced English Composition class not to be facetious in their papers. Evidently some in the class did not know what the term meant for one day this week a member read aloud a portion of the paper, which he was correcting, and asked the professor if that was "falicious."
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The University Orchestra assisted by Buch and Henkley, of Kansas City, will furnish the music at the "Rivals" Wednesday night.
Will C. Atchison, who attended the University last year has recently accepted the position of local editor of the Newton Daily Republican.
According to a new rule adopted by the instructors in the Latin Department, a grade of I will not be given to students who have been absent from five recitations.
Snowballing and coasting have furnished much amusement this week. The bob-sled was overturned on Monday night and a number of coasters were slightly injured.
"The Rivals" presentation Wednesday eve will be a great social event. Several fraternities and clubs will give "line" parties—and the boxes will be filled with society people.
Miss Edith Thatcher entertained at whist last Saturday night in honor of the Misses Rogers, of Topeka, Hyde, of Ottawa, Bristol, of Kansas City, and Francis, of Colony.
The first meeting of the newly organized Latin Society will be held next Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. An interesting program has been prepared and all are invited to attend.
The Y. W. C. A. meeting next Tuesday at five o'clock will be lead by Miss Caughey. The subject will be Reason and Methods of Bible Study. They expect to have some special music.
Hon. Jerry Simpson was in Lawrence visiting old friends in the city and on the hill this week. Jerry is looking exceedingly well and is getting along famously in his chosen vocation—politics. He is at present installed in Nebraska's state capitol at Lincoln, being deputy bond clerk in the treasury department. We wish to congratulate Jerry on his success and hope that a brilliant political future lies before him. those were great old days for college politics when Jerry and his faithful followers held sway in University affairs.
Mr. W. C. Hoad of the Engineering School has nearly completed the map for the Country
club. It shows the principal topographic features and points of interest of a tract of country extending about twelve miles North and South from Lawrence and ten miles East and west. Among the towns included may be mentioned Lawrence, Baldwin, Eudora, Tonganoxie, Perry, Williamstown, Lecompton, and Vinland. The map is neatly gotten up and does credit to Mr. Hoad as well as the committee which supervises the work.
It is not generally known that William Allen White, who is now attracting so much attention to Kansas as well as to himself, formerly attended the University in 1837-88. Probably his book "The Real Issue" has been read as widely in the East as any recent work of that character. His toast at the Lincoln day banquet held in Cleveland, Ohio, last week, on "What's the Matter with Kansas?" has appeared in full in many of the leading newspapers. The toast while full of wit and sarcasm was nevertheless a very sensible view of the present political situation and was in optimistic view in regard to future Republican success.
A member of the staff was at the depot last Sunday evening just before the "plug" came through and he overheard a number of interesting statements made by some of the legislators who were returning to Topeka after having spent the day at the University. A group of representatives were talking about a colleague not present and were laughing at him for being so easily influenced in behalf of the University. One suggested that it was because it was the first free dinner he had ever had. Later some of them expressed their personal opinions of the University and its needs, and not one was in favor of reducing the appropriation if it would in any way cripple the institution. One said that he had never heard of funds for educational purposes being misappropriated and that he was in favor of giving us the hundred thousand asked for. On a whole their talk was very conservative and the University need not fear a reduction in appropriation this year.
Copying on typewriter, M. F. Laycock.
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A bill is now being considered in the Missouri General Assembly which confers on the University of that state a permanent endowment of a million and half of dollars. If this bill passes it will make Missouri University one of the strongest in the West. It is a great pity we cannot have something of the kind in Kansas. It would make the University independent of party spirit and sectional animosity and she would need to go to the Legislature only for special appropriations such as for new buildings. This would insure a bright future of continuous and unretarded progress.
It seems a pity that divisions and dissensions should arise in the last few months of the life of a class; and yet perhaps it is to be expected since there is never too much of sympathy or unity among the various senior classes, from the time of their entrance into University life. The occasion of the preceding statement is the factional spirit displayed concerning the proposed Senior Annual. A week or so ago the members of the Pharmacy department, having felt that they were slighted in the proportion of space allowed them in the annual which the Seniors of the Arts proposed to publish, withdrew entirely from the proposed plan and are preparing to publish an Annual of their own. And now the Seniors of the Law department are planning to issue a separate Annual. The idea of publishing three Annuals is preposterous and should be prohibited by the better judgment of those in the present graduating classes. The respective business managers of these proposed editions should not only consider the cost but should have regard for the merchants of Lawrence to whom they would go for support. Now why cannot committees from each one of these schools hold a joint meeting and devise some common plan of action? There is enough talent in the three schools to get out an Annual that would reflect credit not only upon the present Senior class but also upon the University.
The promoters of all projects for the advancement of any institution in connection with he University will always find in the UNIVERSI-
TY WEEKLY an ardent friend and zealous supporter. We are willing to make other matters subordinate to those directly pertaining to the welfare of the student body. Though for past action we have been criticised we this week devote space in every department of the paper to interest our readers in the State Oratorical contest, and to influence them to go to Topeka next Friday in support of our orator, Mr. Will McMurray, whose chances for winning in that contest are so favorable. Though we find ourselves blamed whether we do or do not support our Athletic Association, the management of "The Rivals" has along with the Oratorical association its just representation. Many students seem to look upon the Weekly as if it were for the self aggrandizement of its editors, when, in truth, its real objects are for the support of our University.
Phi Beta Kappa.
It would probably have been better had the writer of last week's article on the Phi Beta Kappa election taken pains to find out the facts of the matter. Mr.C.M.Sharp's name was omitted from the list of successful candidates. A statement in regard to the number of Seniors eligible to membership was also erroneous. The article stated fifteen while in reality the number eligible to membership is one-fourth of the members in the graduating class. The initiation will be held March 5th.
Chapel Notes.
Rev. Loofbourrow, chaplain of the Senate at Topeka, conducted services Wednesday morning, and made a short talk on the relation of the University to the state and legislature.
President Carter, of Williams College, Mass., led Thursday morning, and talked of the responsibilities of educated men and women toward the world in general.
Rev. McQuiston, pastor of the U. P. Church led the rest of the week. The subject Monday morning was Convictions; Tuesday, Conscience.
Prof. Templin will lead next week.
If you want a trunk get it at Smith's News stand.
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Phi Psi Party.
The series of social functions which is to make Lawrence gay till Lent was inaugurated the night of the twelfth inst. by a dance given by the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity in commemoration of the twenty-first anniversary of the founding of the local chapter. Pythian Hall was tastily but not elaborately decorated with the colors of the fraternity and with smilax and palms, while sofas and rugs were scattered along the sides of the hall with studied carelessness. From behind a bank of flowers at the west end of the hall Zimmercheid's orchestra of Kansas City, furnished inspiring dance music. Refreshments were served during the evening. About seventy-five couples were present, including many guests from out of town.
Another Brilliant Social Affair.
The second of a series of social events of unusual interest was the dancing party given last Tuesday night at Johnson's Hall by the young gentlemen of Beta Theta Pi. The Hall was tastily decorated with pink and light blue, the fraternity colors, set off by light touches of smilax, palms and foliage plants. The music furnished by Buch's orchestra and Saunder's Mandolin Club was continuous throughout the evening and was in a measure a pleasing novelty in fraternity circles. About 150 guests were present among whom was Miss Lillian Dunlap, and Mr. Ike Dunlap, of Kansas City, Mo.; Miss Gene Frost, Miss Margaret Bear, Miss Francis and Dr. McCandless, of Topeka; Herbert Royce, of Baldwin; Miss Laura Hyde, of Ottawa.
Gift to the University.
The following special despatch from Boston will be read with interest by Lawrence people:
At an adjourned meeting of the New England Emigrant Aid Society, held Monday, it was voted to transfer all property belonging to the company to the University of Kansas, at Lawrence. In the establishment of this institution the members took an active interest. Vice-President Edward Everett Hale, chairman of the meeting, stated that the society had made application to the
legislature to prolong for five years the company's charter, which was issued in 1850, and soon expires. The request, he said, will probably be granted. The company which is thus ending, temporarily at least, a long and notable period of existence played an important part in the history of the country between 1854 and 1867. In May 1854 it had expended $116,000 In various enterprises looking to the establishment of northern settlers in Kansas. The first agent of the society became governor of Kansas, the second became senator. There are 1,000 shares in the company, and about 100 members.
The property the Emigrant Aid society has is a claim for the Free State hotel erected in Lawrence, which was owned by the society, and was burned in 1856. This hotel was estimated to be worth $10,000 and the claim is turned over to Kansas University to collect from the state or general government.
Prof. Carruth is the originator of the idea to have the property turned over to Kansas University, and so far as known the claim is all the assets the society has.Journal.
Engineering Notes.
The Sophomore Engineers in Surveying are using a new text book, written by an old K. U. student of 1880, now Professor of Road Engineering and Geodesy in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Troy, New York. The author is Wm. G. Raymond.
The Melan Arch Construction Co., of New York has sent quite a number of blue prints showing the peculiar method of the construction of concrete bridges. The bridge which is being placed across the Kansas river at Topeka is made by employing their methods.
Geo. Rush, a former student in the Engineering department, now with C. V. Hinchley, the well known architect of Topeka, has sent to the Engineering Department pieces of piles that have been in water forty years, showing the preservation of oak timber under water.
The school is well remembered by her graduates and the following graduates have recently sent in photographs, prints and drawings which
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will be of benefit to the present students. Ludlow, '94, and Brayton, '93, now with Waddell, the Kansas City engineer presented a number of bridge drawings and photographs. Jay Withington, '95, drawings of the Rock Island Railroad bridge at Davenport, Iowa. Arthur Ridgeway, '92, has sent in from Pueblo railroad plans of the Denver and Rio Grande, and C. E. Springer, '88, a number of photographs of bridges and hydraulic works from Tacoma, Washington.
Last term there were only six double failures in the entire Engineering department. This is the smallest number of failures ever known in a fall term of the department.
School of Fine Arts.
The tenth recital, held last Wednesday was a popular one, on account of its large attendance.
Miss Lichtenwalter will go to Kansas City this week to see Davenport.
The Euterpe Club will be with Miss Carrie Pampell next Friday at 4:30 p.m.
The class studying Mythology, will be favored by a talk on the stars by Prof. Miller, some evening soon.
Mr. Farrell favored the class in instrumentation, with illustration on violin and violin-cello, making some very clear explanations.
The Seniors are working on their recital numbers.
Science Notes.
Mr. Stewart is studying the osteology of the remains of an Hyracodon Nebrascensis, preparatory to making a restoration of it.
The Entomological Department has put in another case. It will be devoted to the insects of Douglas County. The collection will be arranged for economic study, showing the various stages of development, the food plants and the nature of the damage of the insects.
The authorities of the Soldier's Home are combating with a strange pest that threatens to destroy their elm trees. The injury is done by a small mite which is so completely buried in the buds as to be beyond the reach of insecticides. It is interesting to know that there is no record of this insect attacking the elms in this way.
The Entomological Department has just received a new dissecting microscope with a Camera Lucida.
Prof. Williston has recently received from one of the most famous paleontologists of Europe a request that copies of the various restorations of extinct animals that have been made from specimens in the Museum be sent for exhibition in the coming International Scientific Exhibition at Brussels.
The following program was given at the second meeting of Natural History Journal Society. History of the Cusps of the Human Molar Tooth, (International Dental Journal) Mr. Stewart; Function of Somata, (Botanische Zeitung,) Mr. Stevens; Crosses Between Arctic and Common Foxes, (Natural Science Journal,) and Death From Wild Animals in India, (American Naturalist,) Mr. Gowell.
Prof. Williston will address the teachers of Ellsworth County, February 20th.
Standard Literature at auction. All new and guaranteed to be first-class. Sales at 2:30 and 7:10 p.m.841 Mass. St.
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Alumni Notes.
J. E. Dyche, '92, Horton, Kansas, expects to pass the next summer in reading law.
W. D. Ross, '93, Effingham, Kan. will conduct the Linn county institute the coming summer.
J. Foster Tucker, '83, is now at Middleboro, Mass., and is preaching in a Unitarian church in that place.
G. A. Schumaker, '94, has lately returned from Chicago, where he has been for some time past, to his home in Topeka.
S. S. Brown: '95, Wichita, Kas. paid a short visit to his University friends Tuesday of this week. Mr. Brown is now reading law in the office of Stanley & Vermillion, and expects to do work upon an A. M. degree at the same time.
In the graduate department of Bryn Mawr this University is represented by Miss Caroline F. Stewart, '92. Miss Stewart received the degree of A.M. from University of Michigan in 1895, and has been a graduate scholar in German and French in Bryn Mawr for two years.
Among our numerous alumni in Chicago is J. F.Noble,'92,1504 Ashland Block.Upon graduation Mr. Noble entered the Northwestern University Law school receiving the degree of LL. B.in 1894 from that institution. Entering upon the practice of his profession in Chicago he has worked up a good business as is evidenced by the fact that he was lately married.
W. S. Franklin, '87, Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa, writes: I have been since Jan. 1st with Professor Nichols in Ithaca working on Vol. III of our elementary text. I was called home only three or four days ago by the serious illness of baby Kellogg-pneumonia. Prof. Nichols and I finished thirteen out of the fourteen chapters in Vol. III so that our work was pretty well along. $ ^{*} $ I hope the Legislature may change their attitude towards the University.
I have followed the developments with much concern."
A recent letter from Irving R. Rothrock, '94, contains something of interest concerning University people that have become sugar chemists in Louisiana. Mr. Rothrock himself is the chemist for the Houmas Central Factory, Burnside, La. during the grinding season and book-keeper the remainder of the year. He was married in August of 1895 to Miss Anna Thomas of Sylvan, Pa. Irving H. Morse,'91 and Chas.S. McFarland, 90, are also sugar chemists at Burnside. The colony is expecting Prof.E.C. Franklin to stop there on his way to Costa Rica and are looking forward to the visit with much pleasure.
Three University graduates are taking the medical course at the University of Pennsylvania, J. V. May,'94, B. M. Dickinson,'95, and John D. Miller,'95, E. F. Robinson,'93, M. D., U. of Penn.,'95, is taking a course in the auxiliary Department of Medicine and is a resident physician at the Philadelphia Hospital. It would seem that Mr. May has not lost his old habit of going after the offices with the honors and emoluments thereof, for he is President of the Stille Medical Society, a prominent student organization of the School of Medicine. B. M. Dickinson is secretary of the same organization—it looks like a deal. Other University people, not graduates, at Penn., are M. M. Snow and John H. Outland both 1900 men in Medicine. Outland was captain of the scrub eleven last fall and is trying for catcher of the base-ball team this spring; ineligible however until after first year exams. Rev. J. A. Lippincott, ex-Chancellor of the University, is pastor of the 19th St. Methodist church. The Kansas Club of the U. of Penn. will hold a banquet during commencement week. This Club includes all Kansas students registered at the University and honorary Kansas members in the city.
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President Carter Lectures.
Chancellor Snow introduced President Carter of Williams College to an audience which half filled University hall last Wednesday evening. The Chancellor introducing the speaker said that President Carter and he were classmates in the class which graduated in 1862 from Williams. This class he said has since become known as the President's class, there being four college and university presidents among its members.
President Carter then presented a paper on the Relation of Massachusetts to Civilization and Education. He spoke of the place which the colleges and instructors hold in the formation of the state and then particularly of the value of denominational school as a moulder of public institutions. He later spoke of the founding of Williams College and the real causes which led to its organization. It was originally a fort called Fort Massachusetts and was used in war between the French and English colonists in 1750. It was commanded for a generation or more by captains who bore the name of Williams. Ephram Williams the last of this line made provision in his will for the founding of a school to be called Williams College. After his death the will was executed and in 1747 was founded Williams College. Over one hundred and fifty years have passed since its establishment. It has been the fostering mother of many of the most prominent men in state and national affairs, and its presidents have been among the ablest men of the country. Such men as Mark Hopkins have established for the school an enviable reputation for learning throughout the whole country.
The lecture as a whole was a disappointment to some who had expected a larger treatment of the subject announced. It was however an excellent account of the founding and progress of Williams College.
Chapel attendance is compulsory one day of each week at the University of Chicago. -Ex.
Notes From the College World.
The Sophomore Medical class of Ann Arbor has adopted the "Honor System"of holding examinations, by a vote of one hundred six to sixteen.
A series of lectures on the Art of Argumentation is now given in the regular course at Princeton.
It is reported that Princeton college is expecting to send a large delegation to attend the inauguration ceremonies at Washington, D. C. March 4th.
Eight or ten Sophomores are reported as taking a vacation from Illinois State University in consequence of their disturbing a Freshman reception recently.
Theodore Roosevelt, the well known Police Commissioner of New York City, has been offered the presidency of Hobard College, Geneva, N. Y.—Ex.
The ladies of the State Normal at Emporia edited the Student's Salute last week. We congratulate them on their success as the issue is a very creditable one.
We shall refrain from entering any library statistics in this issue as we suspect the general reader tires of reading so frequently of the relative size of various college and university libraries.
A bill has been introduced into both branches of the legislature giving the University an additional endowment of two millions of dollars during interest at five per cent a year. —M. S. Independent.
Foot ball is prohibited in all the denominational colleges of Kansas. The Occident. Kansas seems to be getting a reputation for taking the lead in trying "something new" but we are in doubt as to the truth of this clipping.
In the recent debate between Iowa and Chicago Universities the decision of the judges was given in favor of Iowa. This is very flattering to Iowa and an encouragement to other colleges as it reveals the truth that the western University can cope with the larger and more prominent institutions of learning, although its enrollment may not be so large or its endowment so great.
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EDUCATE FOR BUSINESS!
Languages and sciences are all right if you have the time and inclination to study them. But will not a thorough and practical knowledge of Book-keeping, Shorthand, Typewriting, Commercial Law, etc., be of more service to you? The COONROD & SMITH Business Colleges located at Kansas City, and St. Joseph, Mo., and Atchison and Lawrence, Kas , offer excellent advantages for securing a practical business education. Catalogue and information mailed free upon application at either school. Sessions throughout the year. Students may enroll at any time I. C. STEVENSON, Prin, Lawrence Kas. (Mention this paper.)
A. J. Griffin will continue to supply students with coal and wood at the lowest prices. Offices: 1007 Mass. Street. and West of National Bank.
The Book Auction will remain just one week more.
Jackson's Steam Laundry, Kansas City, Mo. If you send your work to us it will be returned to you Friday, in season for the entertainments.
ALVAH SOUDER, OREAD PLACE, Agent.
A. J. Griffin will continue to supply students the coal and wood at the lowest prices Buy your stationery of Keeler.
A "Free" Suggestion.
' If you've got an old woman that scolds,
Buy all of your fuel of Bolles;
You'll make money by it.
And she'll be quiet,
And not punch your head full of holes."
The above was received by U. S. mail at 800 Vermont street, as an anonymous communication and is accepted with thanks.
Miss Abbie M. Noye's, 505 Ohio Street. Teacher of Pianoforte. Children's work a specialty.
Go to Smith's News Stand for your canes, late periodicals, etc.
Robt. Edmondson will do your shoe repairing at No. 11 East Warren street.
Give your shorthand and type-writing work to Miss Kate S. Soule, 1105 Mass. St.
If you wish to avail yourself of the auction prices of books come in next week. Only six more days.
The Book Auction is offering everything in stock at public sale, but will be here only one week more.
When you come to Woodward's after those four-for-a-quarter Havana Cigars (special snap) say that you saw them advertised in this paper!
Stop at the University Barber Shop for a first class shave, hair cut, etc.
K. S. U. Bouquet,
The most delicate, fragrant and lasting perfume on the market.
For sale only at Barber Bros., Drug Store.
Just what you want: those gymnasium suits sold at Smith's News stand.
American Club skates for ladies and gentlemen in all sizes and kinds, full stock on hand. Padlock Hardware Store, Chas. Achning, 822 Mass. St.
Gymnasium shirts and tights to suit you at Smith's News stand.
Popular Low-Price California Excursions.
The Santa Fe Route personally conducted weekly excursions to California are deservedly popular. About one-third saved in price of railroad and sleeper tickets as compared with first-class passage.
The improved Pullmans occupied by these parties are of 1896 pattern and afford every necessary convenience. A porter goes with each car, and an experienced agent of the Company is in charge.
The Santa Fe's California line is remarkably picturesque, and its middle course across the continent avoids the discomforts of extreme heat or cold.
Daily service, same as above, except as regards agent in charge.
For descriptive literature and other information; address M. J.BLACK, G.P.A., A., T. & S.F.Ry., Topeka.
Geo. Hollingbery. AND Son.
NEW GOODS, NEW STYLES. 841 Mass. St.
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES,
Kodak Supplies ... AT WOODWARDS.
Everything in the Kodak line. Cameras from $ 5.00 up.
J. M. JONES ... Has the Finest Line of
STAPLE AND
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Double Reversible Note Books
FANCY GROCERIES,
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CANNED GOODS AND MEATS IN THE CITY.
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SUITS, $15.00
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SIMPSON & KELLEY University Solicitors.
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STAR BAKERY,
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WE SOLICIT THE PATRONAGE
OF UNIVERSITY PEOPLE. . . .
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DONNELLY BROTHERS.
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Corner New Hampshire & Winthrop Sts.
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HOME BAKERY.
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SEE ROBERTSON BROS.
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808 AND 810 MASS. ST.
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O. F. HARSHMAN.
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SECOND HAND BOOTS AND SHOES BOUGHT AND SOLD.
Go to the Old Reliable
STUDENTS'SHOEMAKER.
JAS. E. EDMONDSON, 915 Mass. St.
W. W. SAVAGE,
Successor to KIRBY & HILL
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TOPEKA, KANS.,
AU ASTRA PER AMPERA
Vol. IV.
NO. 4.
February 27, 1897.
The Kansas University WEEKLY.
The only official and authorized weekly publication at the University of Kansas.
W. S. BUNN, M. D. ALFRED HULTNER, B. S. M. D. DRS. BUNN & HULTNER, Physicians and Surgeons.
Office: Merchants Bank Building. First Floor.
Telephone 195. Lawrence, Kansas.
F. D. MORSE, M. D.
Residence, 1041 Tenn. Street.
Office, over Woodward's Drug Store.
PROF. SAMUELS,
The Great Occulist.
606 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas.
Persons having trouble with their eyes will do well to consult him.
A. W. CLARK, M. D., (Harvard '84.) PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Residence 1224 Tennessee Street. Office over Woodward's Drug Store.
E. D. F. PHILLIPS, M. D.,
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.
Office 745 Mass street. Telephone No. 82.
Residence 1301 Conn. street
A. J. ANDERSON,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office and residence 717 Vermont St. Tele.124.
C. E. ESTERLY,
DENTIST. Office over Woodward's Drug Store.
EDWARD BUMGARDNER, M. D., D.D.S.
DENTIST 809 MASSACHUSETTS STREET.
HAROLD McCRORY, D. D. S., SURGEON DENTIST.
Office over Faxon's Shoe Store.
A. GIFFORD, M. D.,
ASSISTANT SURGEON OF U. P. R. R.
Office 917 Mess. Street. Telephone No.24.
Residence 116 Quincy Street. Lawrence, Kansas.
SEE ROBERTSON BROS.
For anything in the line of furniture. Odd pieces a specialty, also practical Undertakers and Embalmers,
808 AND 810 MASS. ST.
DAVIES,
A full line of fall suitings just received. Call and see him before investing. At the old stand.
THE STUDENTS TAILOR.
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Capital, $150,000. Surplus, 15,000.
A general banking business transacted. Exchange on all principal cities of the world.
- - DIRECTORS: - -
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C. A. HILL, Vice President,
PAUL R. BROOKS, Cashier.
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Walter L. Howe, H. E. Benson,
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SECOND HAND BOOTS AND SHOES BOUGHT AND SOLD.
The Kansas University Weekly.
Vol. IV.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FEBRUARY 27, 1897.
No.4.
Editor-in-Chief. HAROLD W. SMITH. Associate: RICHARD R. PRICE.
Literary Editor
WALTER H. SANFORD.
L. HEIL, ETHEL HICKEY,
PAULINE LEWELLING,
Local Editor:
W. O. CLOCK.
ARCHIE HOGG, - - - - - Alumni.
PERCY PARROTT, - - - Snow Hall.
WM. H. CLARK, - Exchanges.
DAISY STARR, - School of Fine Arts.
CLARENCE SPELLMAN. - Law.
WILL McMURRAY, - Athletics.
H. E. DAVIES, - Pharmacy.
CARL COOPER,
ALVAH SOUDER,
C. A. ROHRER.
Managing Editor. C.E.Rose. Associate: THOMAS CHARLES.
Shares in the Weekly one dollar each. Every student and instructor may purchase one share upon application to the Treasurer, Charles A. Wagner or the secretary, Percy J. Parrott. Subscription 50 cents per annum in advance. Address all business communications to C.E.Rose, Lawrence, Kansas.
Entered at the Lawrence postoffice as second class matter.
MODERN COLLEGE education is supposed to develop all the parts of a man's nature symmet-
THE SEMI-ANNUAL apportionment of school money in Kansas amounts to thirty-seven cents per capita. This shows a decrease in the school fund.
rically, the physical as well as the mental. For this reason physical training holds a prominent place in our curriculum. The charge is sometimes made that in colleges too much attention is paid to foot-ball and not enough to other athletic games and sports. If sufficient interest is taken in the Indoor Meet, to be given about March 12, that charge will stand refuted. A number of entries have been made already, and vigorous training is going on for this event. The managers expect to make it interesting for all, and there should be a good attendance to encourage the equal development of athletics in all its branches.
ATHLETICS ONCE more claims our attention. Our indoor meets heretofore have been highly successful, and the occasion of this year's meet promises to be unexceptional in this respect. The utmost caution should be exercised in arranging the boxing and wrestling events. The objectionable feature of last year's meet was the unmanly display of temper in the conduct of the boxing bouts. Inasmuch as the management was previously cognizant of mutual antipathies between certain contestants, it was wholly responsible for the revolting occurrence which marred last year's "Indoor" program. Both the indoor and field meets have been occasions of contest between classes and have been found beneficial to the participant classes. The Sophomores won the cup last year. Classmen, here's our chance!
THERE OUGHT to be co-operation among the various fraternities and societies in the fixing of their respective social dates. The greater part of the last few weeks has been spent in party-going. Too much society has been crowded into the few weeks immediately preceding Lent; we have somewhat overdone
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the party business. This intemperance has been a misfortune rather than a fault. Now, is there not some way of averting social excess hereafter? Let committees from the various fraternities meet in joint session sometime during the winter term and agree upon a schedule of dates for the ensuing season. We can as easily prearrange our parties as we can our classes. There are nine months in the school year: and it is altogether unreasonable and immoderate to give six big parties in the short space of three weeks.
THE KANSAS Emigrant Aid Society has just transferred to the regents of the university property claims of considerable value. The conveyance stipulates that the money realized therefrom shall "be used in aiding deserving students in that institution." Coming, as this gift does, at a time when all else seems turned against the university, we are struck dumb with surprise and gratitude. The Kansas Emigrant Aid Society intends to live; but its occupation is forever gone. It has filled a great state with brains, refinement and institutions, and can now live in contemplation of its achievement. The gift, indefinite and uncertain as it is, which the Society has just voted to the university, will be, probably, the last substantial evidence of its love for the state,—of its pride and confidence in us as a generation of good old New England stock.
AGAIN LEGISLATION is a menace to our welfare; the passage of the salaries bill means the rapid decline of the university. Educators at best are a poorly paid class of professional men; and they are men, who as a rule, spend their possible surplus of income in an unselfish way, in the fulfilment of severe intellectual requirements. No corps of state employees has better right to financial accommodation than the faculty of the State University. But our Senate committee proposes a twenty per cent cut in the salaries of all our professors. Foolish economy! Blind legislation! Is Senator Jumper uninformed, or is he absolutely indifferent as to the future of this institution? Does he care to foresee the grave
consequences, or forseeing, care to avoid the inevitable results of hasty legislation in a matter of such vital importance as the regulating of salaries? He and other legislators should know that college professors of name and recognized power live in perfect independence; that Kansas University became superior through the efforts of such men, and that its present excellence is held in trust by them; that they should be treated with more deference and less mistrust; and, that threats of resignation from them are not meaningless, politic bluffs, to be considered merely resorts customary in political finesse.
FOR SOME time the Chancellor has had under advisement a matter of extraordinary character, which, although it does not immediately concern the university, may nevertheless interest our readers. There exists an institution known as the "College of Church Musicians" which advertises itself as a chartered university of the State of Kansas. Its existence, however, is merely nominal. This so-called university has had a London Agency which has been selling degrees to persons of distinction in the musical circles of England. American titles were conferred as in absentia degrees, and were especially desirable to church musicians. The whole business has been fraudulent,—simply the nefarious money making scheme of a few sharpers who took advantage of the looseness of the Kansas laws relative to the granting of educational charters. No such institution has ever been open for the reception of students in any city of the state. Holders of these bogus degrees until recently have been under the impression that the institution which sold them was the state university of Kansas. The Chancellor has had voluminous correspondence with several musical unions in England; and at last, the illegitimate traffic in diplomas has been stopped. Strenuous efforts will be made to remedy the Kansas charter laws. The excellence of our educational system is largely dependent upon legislation. The laws regulating the granting of school charters should be thoroughly specific.
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LAST MONDAY, the anniversary of Washington's birthday, was peculiarly observed by all the Patriotic Societies of the country. They met to discuss the idea of founding a national university. The following paragraph will explain the main feature of the general celebration:
"It is proposed to bring before as many persons as possible on the coming 22d of February the thought of a national university, and to read portions of Washington's addresses to Congress and the claims of his will relating to the subject in order,—to use Washington's own words, 'to set the people ruminating on the importance of the measure as the most likely means of bringing it to pass.' Washington bequeathed to the nation 500 shares of stock, then worth $25,000. for the foundation of a national university. This sum at simple interest would now amount to nearly $200,000. It
has been estimated that a faithful guardianship of this sacred trust until the present would have yielded a sum not exceeding 41/2 million dollars. Should not the American people recognize and bring to realization this hope of Washington before the 100th anniversary of his death, 1899?
The need of a central, greater institution of learning is still just as urgent as in the early days of the republic, but perhaps no more coqent arguments in its favor have been advanced than by Washington himself."
Boston papers and societies are most enthusiastic in urging the expediency of founding a national university, and are making every effort to disseminate their enthusiasm. A national university would have resources which no other school could hope ever to command; and its degrees would be valuable, accordingly.
Literacy.
Wool-Gathering.
A TYPICAL DISCUSSION IN BUZZARD'S ROOST.
They used to tell all kinds of stories in Buzzard's Roost, but tonight Booth in his dramatic way related a story that was solemnly forcible. It was about a man whose soul had been pledged to the devil before the man was born. The man complained of the injustice of this compact and persuaded the devil to come to this agreement: that the man was to have four years in which to show himself worthy of paradise, and if he failed he was to submit to the will of the devil. Well the four years were nearly up and the man had not quite proved his worthiness. And there the story ended.
A pensive sadness fell upon the group.
Then Booth said, "Well, boys, I've had nearly four years in college. Commencement Day like the Day of Doom is coming with impartial tread, and if I don't get something to do pretty quick the devil will claim me as his own. Ah me! does college education pay?"
Everybody had hoped that this question
would never be forced upon Bohemia. But Scribe said,
"After one has tasted the sweets of college life it is sad to abandon it forever, but I believe that a man carries away from college much solid good. Let him take a course in nineteenth century literature and he'll see the folly of wasting time on empty current literature while so many literary treasures are unread. He will leave college knowing how and what to read."
"A course in philosophy is what a man needs," said Grubb. "Literature is well enough but a knowledge of one's self is worth more. When you realize that space and time and good and evil exist nowhere but in yourself then your college education more than pays."
"There may be no space and time," said Daub, "but there's something out here that seems mighty like it. Philosophy is good mental drill but it's impractical. It makes a man a sponge to soak up the wisdom of others. The world requires active, not passive men.
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Now for practical ability I believe that a full course in English composition cannot be surpassed. When you once grasp the artistic principle that underlies both literature and art you are prepared to go out into the world and act. Whatever teaches a man to act is profitable in every sense of the word."
Two-Step sat musing in silence and when called upon for his opinion said,
"Does it pay? Pooh! Why that is the basest possible view of college life. Does it pay! Why, if pay is all you seek don't go to college; go to raising hogs, making soap, buying and selling rags, or loaning money; for these things pay.
Indeed, I am surprised that this crowd so indifferent to the opinions of the great greedy world should ever try to figure out the money value of education. Here we are in congenial company tonight. Another year, and we are scattered to the four winds never to meet again. What brings us together? Why college association. The very company we meet in college justifies our time there. Think of the receptions, the two-steps—now laugh as if I intended that for a joke. I'll go on if you say so. Well, if a fellow takes from college no more than memories of social life he has something that will sweeten all the rest of his days.
There is something indescribably sweet in taking a girl to a dance, in being her devoted knight just for one evening, in buying her flowers, in calling for her in a hack, especially when the streets are muddy and your hack is drawn by four horses. And then to carry her fan and talk with her during the ball, and talk with the other girls and dance two-step with themI do wonder if these girls ever dream how much we fellows think of them. And then, when all is over and the ball floor is strewn with bruised flowers and a hair pin or two, when the street lights are out and the late hacks bobbing here and there like dragon eyes in the night, when your lady is home and you sit alone in your carriage like a lord and watch the yellow light flit along the silent street as your obedient driver hurries you home, then
can you be of so coarse a nature as to ask, does four years at college pay?"
The Bohemians had a difference of opinion on particulars but all agreed that four years at college pays. CYLEGICEL.
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Some Ideas of Fraternity.
Memory is playing an old tune on my heart to-night, and cruelly sweet are the thoughts that arise as I listen to the strains that are wafted to me from out of the past. With Longfellow I exclaim, "Ah, how good it feels, the hand of an old friend." Time, even to us who may still be called young, tarries but little on our pathway. In the busy strife of the world, where each man must chisel for himself the niche he would occupy, there is but little time for reflection. It is only on rare occasions, that we draw at the windows the shades that shut out the present, while we for a brief spell wander in the gallery of the past.
I was once active in the local councils of a college fraternity. I believed in it, liked to read of the great men who had been members of it, of the large numbers who had been directly benefited in it. It was to me a society to be loved, its associations to be cherished. The lapse of years has but tended to increase my respect for it; the distance has but lent enchantment to the view; and absence from its associations has but made them the more to be valued.
Fraternity, brotherhood, friendship, appeal to all humanity. There are indeed but few hermits in the world. Humanity is not constructed that way. Man left to himself is ignorant, crude, powerless, his intellect dwarfed and his conscience shriveled. Who would take a title deed to this fair earth with all its valleys and mountains, its dales and rivers, its mineral wealth and beautiful productions, were he alone to dwell here. Think of the loneliness of life where one could not call on another to enjoy the sunlight with him. What would I care for the song of the wild bird, for the murmur of the brook, the roar of the ocean; what for the beauty of the rose, the odor of the
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violet, or the tinting of the shell, were there not some one whom I could call upon to look and see and enjoy with me. No, men were made dependent on each other to that extent that even their joys must be shared, or else they are not joys.
And yet the most lonesome place on earth is not found in the wilderness where human foot has never trod before, nor on great deep, where one may sigh and sigh and there is none to hear; nor yet among the frozen grandeurs of the Arctic, where naught but whitened bones tell that man has ever passed that way. The most lonesome place on earth is in the heart that finds itself surrounded by a seething sea of humanity, where not a face is friendly, and not a voice is known, and where every form is a stranger. Unhappy he, who, in pursuit of ambition, has climbed to such dizzy heights that, above his fellow men, he is left alone; unhappy the monarch who has not sympathy and association with his subjects. Unhappy he who leaves the home on the hillside to go forth into the world to seek learning, ambitious, brave and honest, when he finds himself under new surroundings where every being is a stranger and no eve responds to his.
It is to such a one that our college fraternity appeals, with its unrevealed mysteries, its warm fireside and its congenial manhood. For fifty years it stretches into the past, and the honorable record of its achievements is an open book. To-day, the ideal fraternity must have a past about which traditions gather. It must have been a past of elevating tendencies that show worthy products.
The mysteries of the fraternity do but recognize the law of nature. We live in a world of mysteries, and it is in solving them that man becomes self-reliant, preserving and noble. The great discoveries of this age are but a glimmer of the light of the future. The mysteries of a fraternity must be such as to lift up and not degrade those to whom they are made known. He who dares do all that becomes a man, need not hesitate, when invitation is extended, to penetrate to their deepest depths the
mysteries of a Greek letter society.
There can be no fraternity that is not based on mutual help. It is for this that fraternities exist. Society is the creation of God, and not of man. Flowers live for the insects, and the insects for the flowers; the hills for the valleys, and the valleys for the hills; the ocean to replenish the rivers, the rivers, the ocean; man lives for humanity, and humanity for man. Men congregate in cities that they may be near each other. Men join fraternities that they may see, hear, touch, and lean upon each other; that the strength of the one may offset the weakness of the other; that the sorrow of one may be dispelled by the gladness of the other; that youth may support old age; that old age may counsel youth; "that the poverty of one may make the other rich in goodness, that the weakness of one may make the other strong." There is a giving that bringeth more and a with-holding that doth impoverish. He has an altogether loftier and ampler being who lives beyond himself.
Mutual help must and will be followed by mutual growth. I don't believe in stagnant waters. And with mutual growth there will come a "widening faith, increasing confidence, enduring patience, forgiving love, unselfish ambirion, and affection that will bear the test of time and trial."
A fraternity should be, aye and is, "like the beautiful shadows of evening, spreading and growing till life and its lights pass away."
He who comes within the pale of a fraternity finds friends who forsake not in time of distress. "The friendships of the world are oft confederations of vice, or leagues of pleasure. College fraternity has severest virtue for its basis, and such a friendship ends not but with life." Emerson says, "The highest compact we can make with our fellow is,'—'let there be truth between us two forevermore.'"
A fraternity should boast not in the multitude of its members, but in their worth and choice. It must possess the cement of that friendship to which the poet refers when he says:
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"A generous friendship, no cold medium knows, Burns with one love,with one re-entment glows. One should our interests and our passions be; My friend must hate the man that injures me."
Nor can there be a true fraternity except where all distinctions are unknown:There must be no rich or poor, or high or low, but all as equals meet without restraint in speech, or thought, or action.
Fraternity died on the banks of the Euphrates. It was re-born when the golden rule was uttered on the shores of the blue Galilee. To-day it is a vast army with many subdivisions; wherever the light of the cross has come, wherever people value liberty, wherever man is ranked above the chattel, you hear the tramp of this great host. It carries banners of help and charity. There is no glittering of bayonet, nor roar of cannon, nor bloody contest. It is an army of peace; the music of prosperity is in its tread; it scatters not bullets, but flowers. Every nation begins to feel its mighty influence. Venezuela has been saved from despoilment through the championing of her cause by a brother nation.
Miles from here, men and women from America are distributing among the downtrodden and oppressed people of Cuba the charities contributed by a people who have no ties to bind them to those whom they thus assist, except the ties of universal brotherhood. It is enough for America to know that far away a strange and foreign people need her symyathy and aid, and with generous hand she sends her offering, and may the day be not far distant when that last great barrier in the world's fraternity shall have been thrown down.
The world has been asleep until now. The human brain and heart, bound by centuries of oppression, are at last liberated. What was man doing for 6,000 years? To-day he is thinking; and all his thoughts are not of self, but of how he can better his fellow man.
Electricity has not only welded steel, but has welded humanity together. London and Paris are neighbors. China and Japan are at the tips of our fingers. We are photographing the unseen, and stand amazed at the possibilities
opening before us. Disease is being conquered.
Surely "throughout the ages, one increasing purpose runs, and the thoughts of men are widened with the process of the suns." May it be the proud boast of fraternity, that it is in harmony with this increasing purpose of the ages, and that it too, is one of the great confederations of humanity that in the widening of men's thoughts is forwarding the great day of universal peace, when the question shall no more be asked on land or sea, "Am I my brother's keeper?" ALUMNUS.
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The Vanity of Boys—Illustrated.
"Everyone tells me, Jack, that this mustache improves my appearance wonderfully; that is, that it will when it gets long enough so that it can be seen without the aid of a powerful microscope. All there is about it I must do something to help it along, for that hop comes off soon and with this feathery down I would be a pretty looking spring chicken to accompany Miss Brandon," said Tom Dawson turning from the mirror before which he been standing anxiously examining his mustache to see if it had grown any since he looked at it not five minutes before.
"Does an idea," he continued "no matter how unsophisticated enter the crevices of your brain?"
It seemed to Jack Trenton as though he had heard about that mustache for the last six months and he feared that if his friend were allowed to brood much longer over its slow growth that an unbalanced mind or some other terrible calamity might be the result. For a few minutes he sat smoking his cigar in silence; at last he said: "Well that is right, Tom, with those bristles adorning your countenance you would not be fit to smile at a dog. Something must be done. O, I'll tell you, I was reading the other day an article in a scientific journal on the new uses of nitrate of silver. A solution of this is said to increase the growth of the mustache. Its power as an accelerator has just recently been discovered. Everyone will be raving over it when it becomes better known, for it works like
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magic. I don't know but it may also be good for bald heads; but you will not need it for that purpose for a year or two. Suppose you get some and doctor those bristles, you will be just in trim then to charm Miss Brandon or any other fair damsel you choose."
"That seems to be a pretty good idea. At all hazards it will not do any harm to try it. Why didn't you mention it long ago? I was just going down the street—I will stop on my way back and get some." As Tom said this he proceeded to put on his hat, button up his overcoat and went whistling down the street.
Jack Trenton settled himself comfortably in his easy chair and took up the evening paper to glance over its contents before beginning the task of his lessons.
Tom Dawson and Jack Trenton had known each other from childhood and had always been good friends. They began their college career together and were room-mates during the time they had attended. They were good-natured jolly fellows and were fond of getting jokes on one another. Jack understood Tom's vanities. He knew how he prized the barely visible down on his upper lip; but, for his part as he had often told Tom, he could not see anything so very entrancing about it. His ridicule was, however, all to no purpose for Tom was firm in the opinion that the only addition necessary to give him an air of distinction was that charming mustache.
When Tom returned Jack was poring over his books and had forgotten all about Tom's "divine" mustache. He did not even look up until he heard Tom exclaim, "I wonder how I would look with a beard, I believe I would be a pretty decent looking fellow."
Jack looked up from his book and saw Tom standing before the mirror applying freely the nitrate of silver to his upper lip, the sides of his face and his chin. Jack was surprised at the confidence his friend had in his recipe for the rapid growth of the mustache, but he only smiled to himself.
my face is as black as a crow where I put that stuff on last night. Do you suppose they gave me the wrong thing? I have been scrubbing for the last hour and it will not come off," at the same time giving a vigorous dig at his variegated complexion.
When Jack awoke the next morning he heard Tom exclaiming, "For heavens sake, Jack,
Jack suddenly raised up in bed and gave a hearty laugh when he saw poor Tom gazing wildly at his reflection in the mirror. The situation began to appear ludicrous to Tom himself, but at Jack's unsuppressed mirth he only remarked, "Never mind, old boy, your time is coming." Then he began again to apply soap and water but all to no purpose. Jack, although he would not admit, felt a trifle worried over the predicament Tom was in.
"Well that is scrubbing enough for one morning" he said yawning in his efforts to appear unconcerned, "You will have to let it wear off. It may be days, perhaps weeks before you will be presentable again. I really do feel sorry, but I will make it all right for you, I will explain the whole situation to Miss Brandon and perhaps I can take your place at the hop so she will not have to be disappointed."
As Jack said this his eyes twinkled for he knew Tom would not care to have the "whole situation" explained.
"O you keep quiet. Don't waste your time talking. I will attend to my own affairs after this" replied Tom with a scowl. "I tell you, Jack, this is serious; the professors would have it laid up for you if they found you out in this smartness of yours, that no one except yourself can see any fun in. But I am going to return good for evil and for your sake I will not let it be known. Of course I cannot attend classes until I become a trifle paler around the mouth. So if any of the boys call, I will manage to have my head pretty well wrapped up and be laid up with a severe tooth-ache. How would that scheme suit you?"
After viewing the whole situation Jack decided that Tom had been sufficiently punished for his vanity and would probably give up his attempts to grow his pet mustache. So he
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agreed to pass off Tom's absence unconcernedly with the plausible excuse of tooth-ache as the cause.
Alas! Poor Tom did not realize that he would be so besieged with friends that he would have to lie on his couch for two hours at a time with his head bound up after the fashion of sufferers of tooth-ache and mumps. He tried to impress upon his room-mate how self-sacrificing he had been to keep the deplorable condition of his face a profound secret so that, as he said, Jack would not be involved in any trouble. Although he had Jack's word of honor that his catastrophe was a profound secret he could not help feeling a little nervous about it. When he returned to his classes again he could not keep his face from turning to the hue of a boiled lobster for, as he passed a group of girls he was certain, as he afterwards confided to Jack, that he heard snatches of whispered conversation about mustaches and nitrate of silver. IDA M. CASE.
--on its bark, yet the trees to me at seven remained " mine " and not " us."
The Oak and the Birch.
I remember a small hill-side, carpeted from brow above to ravine below with short wild grasses, with here and there, as if placed with careless elegance, a rug of clover or wild strawberry vine. From the foot of the hill where murmured the stream, to me a torrent beaten in vain for trout, to the quivering glow of the sandy roll at the top over which the bumblebees went and the butterflies came, I was the tallest thing that lived and grew. Yet too, my castles were taller than I, but they did not seem to grow. I was then but seven years old and three feet nine and my house a gigantic oak and a skeleton birch. To me, then, these trees were the strongholds of my imaginary realms, or a city, or a fort just as my fancy suggested. They were so vast to me that an idea of personality being given to them was beyond my conception. The stones and flowers, the ants and the birds, were my friends but the oak and the birch were my prosperity. True a goblin dwelt in a hole near the top of the oak and the birch dropped me tiny notes
But lately I have seen them again and in vain did I seek to construe their uneven shapes into castles with moat or current. They nodded to me like old friends as I crossed the bridge over the brook and then and forever a personality entered their lives and a spirit breathed from out their leaves.
A forest had once covered this hill-side and these alone of all the wood had long since escaped the axe and flames. Half way up the hill they stand so near together that the midday sun mingles their shades. A hundred years of age the oak still stands in the very bloom of youth. So honest and sturdy and with such dignity does it stand that the moss along its northern side adds but beauty without a hint of age. The wind moves through its boughs and its leaves sing answering notes to those of the brook, or roar defiance to the storm. In summer its shade is cool and inviting and the birds build nests among its branches. Its only bitterness, its acorns, are welcomed by the small world below, the ants and worms.
But the birch, once the lady of the wood, in its life had grown rapidly, and now while probably not as old as the oak stands a decrepid, aged tree. Its once silver bark is whitened and is scarred and furrowed with deep rough black clefts. Its small leaves when shaken by the wind seem to shiver and cough. Many of its once long, flexible branches are dead and yellow and held together only by their toughened bark. Curious knots and tufts like bird's nests are visible in the forks, but no bird but the crow alights among its dead branches. There it stands, once the beauty of a forest, now like a monument to a misspent life, only awaiting the blast of some last storm to send it crashing to the ground and if allowed to remain, to lay rotting inside, its bark untouched by time, beneath the shades of the companion of its youth. R.E.E.
There are meters of accent,
There are meters of tone;
But the best of all meters
Is to meet her alone. -Ex.
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Locals.
Peters is wearing Phi Gam colors.
Jack Crooks is quite ill with pneumonia.
Miss Emily Allen was in Baldwin over Sunday.
Miss Hattie Ayres entertained a few friends Thursday night.
The Phi Delts and Betas had box parties at the play Wednesday night.
Miss Grace Duff is spending a week with friends in the city and on the hill.
Gerry Miller, head foreman in the shops was taken sick on the hill Tuesday.
E. F. Shinn spent a portion of last week at his home in Quenemo.
Miss Olive Green, of Whiting, Kansas, has just entered the Junior Pharmacy Class.
Mrs. Freeland and daughter Ethel visited Mert Freeland for several days this week.
Prof. Bailey has received a bottle of mineral water from Neosho County, to make an analysis of it.
Prof. Wilcox lectured Thursday afternoon in the lecture room of Snow Hall on the Excavations at Olympia.
H. A. Suttermeister, and W. E. Higgins, of Kansas City, have been visiting their Phi Delt brothers this week.
The stars and stripes waved in the breeze from the flag-pole on University building all day last Monday, Feb. 22.
Robt. McKee was calling on old acquaintances on the hill Monday. He is employed in a Kansas City bank.
Chemistry Department has received a very interesting deposit from a mineral spring in Jackson County.
Dr. R. J. Brown, of Leavenworth, Kansas, who was for a number of years a leader in Pharmacy and a friend of the Pharmacy Department of the University is seriously ill at home.
D. D. C. Parents at Greely Tive for the
Prof. Weida, of Baker University, gave a very interesting talk before the Chemistry Seminary last week.
The Y. W. C. A. party on the 5th of March will be given at the home of Miss Emma Barber,1026 Tennessee street.
Miss Klauman will lead the Y. W. C. A. meeting next Tuesday at five o'clock. There will be a special program and music.
Jack Crooks will attend the University Medical school at Kansas City next year and will incidentally help them play foot ball.
Dr. Williston gave a very interesting talk before the Medical Society last Tuesday evening. Subject, "College Life of a Medical Student."
Mr. Walter K. Palmer, a graduate of the Ohio State University, has been selected to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Emch's resignation.
Prof. Hodder observed Washington's birthday by giving his class in Constitutional Law a quiz for the benefit of those who failed last week.
Pharmaceutical Society held a meeting last week for election of officers. The Juniors and Seniors had a very lively time over the different offices.
At a meeting of the Kansas College Press Association in Topeka yesterday the WEEKLY was made the official organ of the association for the ensuing year.
Miss Maude Landis entertained a number of friends at her home Thursday night. A very pleasant evening was spent at cards, light refreshments being served late in the evening.
Oratorical Contest.
At the contest at Topeka last night Brown of Baker took first place, Newell of Washburn second, and McMurray of K. U., third.
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The Junior class held a meeting Tuesday at 8:50 a.m. The motion to have a Junior "Prom" was reconsidered and it was decided to have one. No time was fixed upon.
Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Smith of Kansas City, Mo., attended the performance of "The Rivals." Their attendance was a pleasant surprise to their son Harold, who took the part of "Acres" in the play.
At the meeting of the German Club February 25th, Mr. Eugene Alder read a very interesting German paper on the origin and development of the popular idea of the Devil as illustrated by various literatures and religions.
A letter was received last week from A. S. O'Connor who left the University in December. The letter bore the date of January 12th, and was mailed at the Madeira Islands. Mr. O'Connor expected to reach Cape Town January 16th.
The University furnished its share of the crowd which assembled at the U. P. depot last Friday to hear Bryan. Several professors excused their classes and many students of the other classes took "French leave." They were rewarded (?) by a glimpse of Bryan on the rear platform as the train sped by.
The young lady "barbs" of Kansas university entertained a number af their friends at Pythian hall Saturday evening. The room was tastefully decorated with University colors and furnished suitable for the occasion. Refreshments were served and dancing to the music of Saunders' orchestra was indulged in during the evening. A very enjoyable time was reported by all present aud congratulations are due to the promoters for their taste in arranging the entertainment.
Last Thursday Prof. Carruth, on account of circumstances which prevented his meeting his advanced class in German which meets in one of the Library seminary rooms, made arrangements to have the class go on with its work as usual. The librarians it seems could not understand how a class could be autonomous. But the class evinced their self governing ability
by fearlessly proceeding with their work in the usual way. The result was two very much bewildered librarians and a very much amused class.
The Kappa Theatre Party.
The Kappa Kappa Gamma fraternity entertained their friends of the other fraternities in a novel manner last Saturday night. With the assistance of a young man from each of the young men's fraternities they presented a laughable farce comedy entitled "Chance" at Bowersock's Opera House. The opera house was decorated with the colors of the fraternity, and presented a very pleasing appearance. The guests were met at the door by the young ladies of the fraternity, escorted to seats, and provided with neat souvenir programs. The play was given under the direction of Miss Georgia Brown, those taking part acquitting themselves very creditably. Misses Jean Bowersock and Virginia McCrory furnished excellent violin music and Miss Abbie Noyes piano.
Phi Delt Party.
The Phi Delts gave their annual party at Pythian hall last Monday night. It was one of the most successful social events of the season. The hall was elaborately decorated with the colors of the fraternity and those of the girls' fraternities. Flowers in profusion were banked in the windows and suspended from the chandeliers. Booths decorated with the colors of the girls' fraternities were arranged in the corners. Two kinds of punch and other light refreshments were served. Buch's orchestra, with Louis Buch of Kansas City as leader, furnished the music. Quite a number of out of town guests were present, among whom were Mrs. Freeland and daughter Ethel, of Paola, W. E. Higgins, H.A. Suttermeister, R.G.McKee, and Miss Ruby Hodson, of Kansas City, Miss Laura Hyde, of Ottawa, Miss Margaret Bear, of Topeka, Will Smith, of Kansas City, Maud Nichols, of Olathe, Mabel Wilson, of Chicago.
Gymnasium shirts and tights to suit you at Smith's News stand.
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Prof. Wilcox will Lecture.
Professor Wilcox has upon the invitation of the Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. consented to give an illustrated lecture on the "The Manuscripts of the Bible" Wednesday afternoon, March 3rd, at 5 o'clock, in Snow Hall lecture room. This is a subject in which all University students should be interested and at the same time one in which they are, generally speaking, but poorly informed. Let every student make a special effort to attend this lecture and thus show his appreciation of his opportunities. If the address is well attended, it is expected that it will be followed by lectures from different professors on subjects related to the Bible and Biblical history.
Chapel Notes.
Monday being a holiday, there were no Chapel exercises.
Tuesday morning Mr. McMurray, the University representative in the State Oratorical Contest, delivered his oration.
Rev. J. E. Curry, of the class of '86, now pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Crawberry, N. J., officiated Wednesday morning, and spoke of his life in the University, and drew some lessons from his later life applicable to students here.
Rev. G. D. Rogers officiated Thursday morning, and made a plea for increased attendance at Chapel on the part of both faculty and students.
Prof. Bailey will lead next week.
Library Notes.
The Library is indebted to Mr. Stuart Henry, of the class of 1881, for a copy of his Hours with Famous Parisians, recently published by Messrs. Way and Williams, of Chicago. The name of this firm on the title page is sufficient assurance that the book is very tasteful and dainty in its make up, and the contents show an inviting list of names of modern French celebrities: Madame Adam, M. Daudet, M. Coppée, M. Anatole France, Madame Bernhardt, Yvette Guilbert, M. Bouguereau, and a number of others.
Of Mr. Henry's skill in delineating these characters the Publishers' Weekly says,
"Mr. Henry has lived so long in Paris that he has become as much a Frenchman as the Parisians. He is a part of the life he describes; he is saturated with its atmosphere. And this familiarity is evident in his sketches of contemporary writers, actors, and painters. Some of them are done broadly in charcoal, others worked out with more careful elaboration; but the peculiarities of each personality are suggested with delightful abandon. There is a dashing picturesqueness in the book, which shows something of the alertness of the American journalist with a graceful delicacy that is essentially French."
We are pleased to add this book to our "Kansas Collection," where it takes its place by the same author's Paris Days and Evenings, which he donated last year.
School of Fine Arts.
Miss Mary Reeder, a piano graduate of 1896 is now in Topeka. She was very favorably received at a recital where she recently played.
Miss Pauline Chandler, formerly of Kansas University, is spending three weeks in Lawrence. She is singing in the Baptist choir while here.
Miss Virgie McCrory has begun violin study with Mr. Farrell.
Miss Lichtenwalter entertained the music club Tuesday evening. Prof. Penny delighted the club by talking on Grieg, Sgambati and Gounod. Misses Noyes and Wiedeman were taken in to fill two vacancies.
Mr. Elvis Marshall and Mr. Peairs sang at the High School contest and Miss Agnes Lapham gave a piano solo. Both numbers were highly appreciated.
Miss Mabel Fisher was on the sick list last week.
Mr. Preyer and family had a scare Tuesday morning when their roof caught on fire. The fire was extinguished without calling the fire department, by the prompt action of Mr. Preyer.
Miss Daisy Starr attended the contest in Topeka.
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Alumni Notes.
Helen Perry, '96, is spending the winter in Southern California.
Byron L. Pampel, '95, is attending the Omaha Medical College and also instructing in Latin in that institution.
W. L. Gardner, Arts '95, Law'96, is at 174 La Salle street, Chicago, in the office of the National Insurance Co.
A. R. Querry, Law '95, is now engaged in the lucrative pursuit of his profession down in Tulsa, Indian Territory.
Prof. L. A. Lowther, '94, Superintendent of Emporia City Schools recently passed through Lawrence on his way home from the National Convention of Superintendents and Principals of City Schools, held in Indianapolis, Ind., the 16, 17, and 18 inst.
This makes the seventh year that William Osburn, '77, has been connected with the Central Tennessee College, Nashville, Tenn. He is at the head of the Natural Sciences and during the present year has also taught Histology and Bacteriology in the Medical Department of the College. Prof. Osburn has sent recently to the University a box of entomological specimens for exchange.
Quite a number of the Alumni have made short visits to Lawrence and the University in the past ten days. C.C.Brown,'96, snatched enough time from his pedagogical duties at Olathe to come up and assure himself that the University had not been obliterated. Maude Nichols,'96, of Olathe, took advantage of the Kappa theatre and visited old friends. The old politicians of the University were gladdened by a sight of A.O.Garrett,'94. Mr. Garrett no longer delves in politics however, but is engrossed in teaching sciences in the Fort Scott High School. W.E.Higgins came up from Kansas City for the Phi Delt function.
University people had the pleasure of a brief visit Wednesday from Rev. Joseph E. Curry, '86, who conducted Chapel on that morning. Rev. Curry is now located at Cranbury, New Jersey, where he is installed as pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Graduating from this
University in 1886, Mr. Curry attended New College, Edinburg, Scotland, during the year 1887-88. The following year was passed at Princeton Theological Seminary, and in 1889 he graduated from the Zenia Theological Seminary. During the years 1889-94 Rev. Curry was pastor of the Huntsville United Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, New Jersey, and since 1894 has been pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Cranbury, New Jersey. He is now preaching for a short time in Topeka and will soon return to the east.
Mr. C. C. Crew left Lawrence Monday of this week for Holly, Colorado, where he has accepted a position with the Amity Land and Irrigation Company. Mr.Crew graduated from the University in the School of Engineering June last, and during the present academic year has been doing post-graduate work in Engineering. Upon Professor Emch's resignation as Assistant in Graphics Mr. Crew was appointed to take charge of the classes in draughting and has conducted these classes since that time. In Colorado he will do general Canal and Irrigation Engineering work for the Amity Company. That success will follow his efforts his friends have no reason to doubt.
The second volume of the University Geological Survey, by Prof. Erasmus Haworth,'81, and assistants has just been received from the state printer. It comprises the stratigraphy and general geology of Western Kansas including the Upper Permian, the Cretaceous, and the Tertiary. Among others Prof. Haworth has been assisted ably by W. M. Lopan,'96, principal of the Pleasanton High School. Other contributors are Prof. C. S. Prosser, J. W. Beede, and Prof. S. W. Williston. The publication of two important volumes on the geology of Kansas within less than a year is an achievement of which any one might justly be proud. That this work is all done under University supervision and for the most part by University men is another cause for gratification, and disproves the erroneous belief that the University is not of direct value to the people of the commonwealth.
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University Appropriations.
A review of the condition of affairs in the legislature relative to the University appropriation as it is at the present writing, (Thursday) may be of interest to our readers.
Less than a week after the present session was begun a bill was introduced in the House of Representatives, by Hon. E. T. Hackney, providing for an appropriation of $100,000 for current expenses of the University together with provision for the erection of three new buildings: Chemistry building, a Hall of Natural History, and Engineering shops. This bill was referred to the ways and means committee. In a few days it was reported to the House and the bill as reported reduced the appropriation from $100,000 to $80,000, doing away entirely with the provision for new buildings. This bill passed the House and was then sent to the Senate. The bill coming before the Senate was referred to the committee on ways and means and was in due time reported back to the Senate. However, prior to the return of this bill from the ways and means committee a bill was introduced in the Senate providing for a reduction of the salaries of all state officers excepting the governor's and that of attorney general. This was aimed in particular at the State University for it is considered first in the bill. The bill presumes to reduce the salaries not only of the instructors and employes of the University but also to reduce the expenditure for apparatus. In order to make the reduction consistent with the title of the bill it has placed the various needs of the University, such as books for the library, maps, chemical apparatus and the like under the head of instructive and under the head of salary has placed the amount to be expended for these various necessities. The bill also provides for a punishment by $500 fine or imprisonment for a certain period of the one who uses more money for these particular objects than the bill provides. Another proof that the bill is aimed particularly at the University is that no such detailed provision for expenditures is made for any other educational institution in the state. This bill was introduced by Senator Jumper of Osage county. It was referred at once to the committee on fees and salaries and was reported back to the Senate before the bill from the ways and means committee was reported. Last Friday Senator Jumper's bill came up before the Senate and was passed by a strict party vote and was sent to the House. The bill reduces the appropriation to $84,000. The House bill when finally reported in the Senate was set back on the calender.
This then is the present situation of the University appropriation bill.
"The Rivals."
Wednesday night "The Rivals" was presented to a large and fashionable audience by the Kansas University Comedy Club. The performance was satisfactory in every respect. The players put life and earnestness into their work, and their audience was thoroughly appreciative. The fraternities were conspicuous in box and "line" parties.
The play itself is one which offers every inducement to the student-actor, professional or amateur; its lines fairly teem with possibilities. The wit in the play is pungent; the ludicrousness of the situations is irresistible; the tone of the piece is edifying and genteel. The cast seemed to have caught a proper conception of the play and it achieved an unmistakable success in working out the same.
Georgia H. Brown and Clyde Miller, in the respective capacities of director and business manager, were, perhaps, chiefly responsible for the unqualified success of the production.
The individual acting at the initial performance surpassed in excellence even the most sanguine expectations of those most interested in the participant students. Georgia Brown as Mrs. Malaprop again showed herself an actor as well as a director. Her voice was suitable; her actions and manners were consistently dignified and pompous; and her malapropisms were uttered with fetching unconsciousness and magniloquence. Miss Eva Brown was an inimitable Lydia. She portrayed Miss Languish's
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lovableness, her impassioned moodiness and her rebellious peevishness with great effect. Miss Edith Thacher made a captivating Lucy. The feature of her work was refined coquettishness. Although in the part of a maid, she refrained from indulging in the undignified tricks of a modern soubrette. Mr. Harold Smith in the part of Bob Acres followed Mr. Goodwin with surprising faithfulnesss. He took the part well and his loose-jointed, semi-awkward action was not the least laughable feature of the Kansas university production. In facial expression he thoroughly fulfilled the requirement of his part. His voice was well modulated, being thick and almost husky in his speeches of pseudo-bravery and braggadocio, and somewhat nasal in his whimsical and petulent expressions. Mr. Clarence Spellman made a genial Sir Lucius O'Trigger. His genteel Irish brogue in his scene with Lucy was extremely agreeable; polite elegance characterized his action in the challenge scene; while with Acres in the duel scene he was delightfully pompous and fiery. The Sir Anthony Absolute of the production was Mr. Will Anderson, who used his powerful voice to the best of advantage, expressing irateness and ecstacy with equal effectiveness. The character of the impetuous lover and polite son was well sustained by Mr. John McCleary. Inasmuch as his lines were numerous and lengthy, his was a particularly hard part to make invariably interesting, but Mr. McCleary avoided the slightest tinge of monotony. His bearing was military and graceful withal, and his general appearance striking. Mr. Walter Sanford and Mr. Howard Leonard did excellent pieces of character work in the respective roles of David and Faulkland.
The costuming of the piece throughout was simply elegant and the stage setting was varied and adequate.
The souvenir programs for the play gotten out by the Hudson, Kimberly Co., of Kansas City, were very artistic in design and added much to the success of the occasion.
The Rivals will be played in Topeka to-night and a good attendance is promised by the fact
that many box parties have been formed. The company will probably give the performance in Emporia next Saturday and the following week in Ottawa. The net profit from the entertainment is to be applied on the eleven hundred dollar indebtedness of the Athletic Association, and the present prospects are bright for the cancelling of the debt.
Mass Meeting.
The past week seems to have contained a mass of mass meetings. The meetings were held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 12 o'clock in the chapel.
Tuesday's meeting was called to order by Robt. Wells who in a few well chosen words stated the object of the meeting. He said that it was desirable that the students should place themselves on record as being opposed to the proposed reduction in the appropriation. He also thought it advisable to get up a set of resolutions indicative of our feeling in the matter. Mr. Wells then nominated Mr. Bates for chairman of the meeting, but, Mr. Bates declining the honor was thrust upon Mr. Wells. Mr. Wells asked the pleasure of the meeting, Mr. Parks read a set of resolutions which he had prepared in which he had tried to express the sentiments of the school on the present attitude of the legislature to the University but the resolutions were not adopted. Then followed a spirited discussion led by Mr. Huffman and Mr. Gowdy upon the wisdom in rejecting these resolutions. Upon motion a committee, consisting of Mr. Gowdy, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Sherman, was appointed to draw a set of resolutions which would better express the sentiments of the student body and the meeting adjourned to meet Wednesday.
The meeting on Wednesday was called to order by Mr. Wells, and Mr. Jackson elected chairman and Glen Sherman secretary. The report of the committee on resolutions was then read by A. L. Goudy, the chairman. A motion was made and seconded that the resolutions be adopted and the question was then thrown open to debate. Hillman spoke against the resolu-
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tion, claiming it to be presumptuous for the students to attempt to influence the legislators. Glen Sherman in defense of the resolution, claimed that as citizens the students had the right to petition the legislature. R. L. Stewart was in favor of silence.
A motion to adjourn was made at this juncture, but after an exciting vote, was defeated. The question of adopting the resolutions was then put to a vote and after much turmoil it was finally decided not to do so. Mr. Wells then presented a resolution addressed to the alumni of the University, calling their attention to the threatened cut in appropriations and urging them to rally to the support of their alma mater. A violent discussion then ensued, Wells, Gates, Parks, Stewart and Gowdy making speeches. The resolutions were adopted. The meeting was a stormy one, and was several times in an uproar.
Thursday a meeting was called in the chapel by those who wished to protest against the adoption of the resolutions of the previous day. Mr. Harley was chosen chairman of the meeting and ruled things with an iron hand. Mr. Stewart was elected secretary. A set of resolutions was then presented by Mr. Lamb which reads as follows:
Whereas-at a meeting of a number of the students of the State University held in the chapel Wednesday noon, Feb. 24, certain resolutions were passed in a spirit of levity, and without due and earnest consideration and,
Whereas, said resolutions were couched in such language as to expose the University to the ridicule of all intelligent people, and fearing that such a ludricrous composition will not be looked upon by the people of the state as a burlesque as was intended, therefore we, voters and members of the University, in mass meeting assembled, disown any connection with the matter whatever, and further be it resolved,
That we members of all political parties desire to express our entire confidence in the the Legislature of the State of Kansas. We trust in their ability to manage the affairs of the state to the best interest of the people thereof,
and feel that as students of this University, we are not called upon to offer any gratuitous advice, any further than to express an earnest hope and desire that the best interests of the University be carefully considered and preserved, feeling that if this is done, the expenditure of a few thousand dollars will not be permitted to cripple an institution which has long been the pride and glory of the state. A motion to adopt these resolutions was then made and seconded. Before this motion was put Mr.Wing moved that the resolutions be tabled, The motion to table was then voted upon and lost. The original motion to adopt the resolutions as read was voted upon and was carried by a vote of 51 to 50. The meeting then adjourned. At the time of going to press no further meetings have been called.
MADAME CAMILLA URSO.
The Great Violin Virtuoso in University Hall next Tuesday.
In the fall of '95 a series of six Sunday evening concerts was given in Carnegie Music Hall, New York, by the six great violinists of America. Camilla Urso, who had just returned from a two years' tour in Europe, appeared in the fifth concert, and soulful and finished artist that she is, early justified her enthusiastic welcome. The New York Advertiser said:
"The program at Carnegie Hall last night, was much more interesting than at the concert a week ago. For the first time a really great violin artist made her appearance, Mme. Camilla Urso, and her playing was made a deliberate gage, pacifically thrown down, yet a genuine critical challenge, to any of the visiting violinists this season. Mme. Urso played the 'Otello Fantasy,' by Ernst. It is conventional, musically, yet beloved of violinists, because of its numerous opportunities for technical display. But Mme. Urso made more of it than you can imagine. One cantabile variation was exquisitely played. She is a wonderful artist. Her octaves, sixths, and double thirds are unrivalled in purity. Her skips were given with absolute certainty, and then the musical quality domi-
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nating all! She is at her prime. Her tone is rich, mellow, and powerful."
Madame Urso will appear in University hall Tuesday evening, March 2nd, under the auspices of the Universiy Lecture Course Association. The holders of course tickets will be entitled to admission upon the payment of 35 cents per ticket. The price to those not having course tickets will be $1.00. The chart opened this morning at Bromelsick's.
Notes from the College World.
Ottawa and Baker are thinking of holding a joint debate.
Michigan has more graduates in Congress than any other university. - Ex.
Six members of the graduating class of Nebraska University have been elected to Phi Beta Kappa. An addition to the list may be made in May.
The students of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are going to erect a bronze tablet to the memory of Gen. Walker.
- Ex.
The Integral last week contained an excellent description of the Princeton base-ball gun. Now when some one invents a machine to catch behind the bat, much danger will be eliminated from base-ball.
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BROMELSICK'S.
In comparing our Weekly with other papers, the California and Iowa University Weeklies are $1.50 per year in advance while the Kansas UNIVERSITY WEEKLY is only fifty cents a year.
A good student is known by three things: he can begin to study when he doesn't like it; he can study when he would rather quit; he can quit when he ought to. -Ex.
The foot-ball bill has been considered by the Nebraska legislature and has been sent back to the committee. One of the legislators wanted to change the rules of the game but was informed that they were not in the rule business.
Basket Ball is gaining a foot-hold in college athletics. Iowa University team was recently defeated by the Chicago Central Y. M. C. A. team. During the game two men retired in consequence of injuries received.
In number of students the first ten Universities of the country rank as follows; Harvard, Michigan, U. of Penn., U. of Minn., Yale, U. of Cal., Columbia, Chicago, Cornell, U. of Wisconsin. -Ex.
The students of Washburn will play "Hamlet" in the near future. Several colleges are now making preparation for similar entertainments and it seems to be becoming popular for coll eges to render annual theatrical performances of some kind.
When a freshman doesn't hear plainly the professor's question, he says in a subdued voice, "Pardon me, professor, but I did not understand you." The sophomore says, "Will you please repeat your question?" The junior, "What, Sir?" The senior, "Huh?"—Collegian.
An intercollegiate rifle contest is to be held in the spring. Some twenty colleges from different parts of the United States are to participate in it, each team to shoot on its home grounds on the 10th, 11th or 12th of May and to forward the score to H. P. Hale 1st Lt. 20th Inf. at Chicago.
A record is the athlete's goal. He struggles hard to make it; But when it's made, he turns around And straightway tries to break it.
- The Tech.
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EDUCATE FOR BUSINESS!
Languages and Sciences are all right if you have the time and inclination to study them. But will not a thorough and practical knowledge of Book-keeping, Shorthand, Typewriting, Commercial Law, etc., be of more service to you? The COONROD & SMITH Business Colleges located at Kansas City and St. Joseph, Mo., and Atchison and Lawrence, Kansas, offer excellent advantages for securing a practical business education. Catalogue and information mailed free upon application at either school. Sessions throughout the year. Students may enroll at any time. I.C. STEVENSON, Lawrence, Kansas. (Mention this paper.)
FULL LINE OF UNIVERSITY TEXT-BOOKS JUST IN. The University Book Store,
L. M. GIBB, Proprietor.
A. J. Griffin will continue to supply students with coal and wood at the lowest prices.
Offices: 1007 Mass. Street.
and West of National Bank.
Copying on typewriter, M. F. Laycock.
Three things there are which all may steal And no one ever misses:
The water in the wayside well,
The wild flowers and the kisses. —Ex.
A. J. Griffin will continue to supply students the coal and wood at the lowest prices Buy your stationery of Keeler.
A "Free" Suggestion.
"If you've got an old woman that scolds, Buy all of your fuel of Bolles; You'll make money by it, And she'll be quiet, And not punch your head full of holes."
The above was received by U. S. mail at 8oo Vermont street, as an anonymous communication and is accepted with thanks.
Go to Smith's News Stand for your canes, late periodicals, etc.
Robt. Edmondson will do your shoe repairing at No. 11 East Warren street.
Give your shorthand and type-writing work to Miss Kate S. Soule, 1105 Mass. St.
American Club skates for ladies and gentlemen in all sizes and kinds, full stock on hand. Padlock Hardware Store, Chas. Achning, 822 Mass. St.
Ye Malden's Heart.
Her face ben not so beauteous
As some I have yseen;
Her cheeks ben lack ye roses red,
Quite modest ben her een.
Her haire been tumbled all about,
And yet she ben so sweete,
My heart into ye throat do jump,
When that my love I greete.
Ye do not knowe why I sholde love
A lytle maide like this,
And nony man but I shall know
What there ben in her kiss.
I am not like ye men that love
Maide's haire and cheeks and een;
Ye heart is that which men sholde love,
And hers I have yseen. —Wrinkle.
If you want an athletic trunk get it at Smith's News stand.
K. S. U. Bouquet,
The most delicate, fragrant and lasting perfume on the market. For sale only at Barber Bros., Drug Store.
KANSAS.
BY J. A. RETLAW.
Born in a manger of passion and strife,
In battle grown strong to the fullness of life.
In maturity even the first in the van.
Is the boast for his state of the true Kansas man.
The Kansan pays homage through pastor or priest
To the fair Star of Ages—the Star of the East—
Then the star of his nation, of all states the best.
The bright star of Kansas—the star of the West.
Just what you want: those gymnasium suits sold at Smith's News stand.
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EMPORIA STEAM LAUNDRY. E. B. SIERER.
Kodak Supplies ... AT WOODWARDS.
Everything in the Kodak line. Cameras from $ 5.00 up.
MORRIS
THE PHOTO ARTIST.
THE PHOTO ARTIST.
EVERYTHING THE LATEST. SPECIAL RATES TO STUDENTS. 829 MASS. STREET.
SUITS, $15.00 PANTS, $4.00.
O. P. LEONARD, Fine Tailoring.
735 MASS, ST. LAWRENCE, KANS.
SOAP FOR STUDENTS.
15 Bars Tar - - 25 cts.
10 " Silk - - 25 cts.
10 " Lenox - - 25 cts.
10 " Clarlotte - - 25 cts.
12 pounds of Extra Nice Beans 25 cts.
E. A. KASOLD,
547 Indiana Street.
Geo. Hollingbery AND Son.
NEW GOODS. NEW STYLES.
841 Mass. St.
C. F. ILIFF
West Warren Street Barber Shop.
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Jackson's Steam Laundry, Kansas City, Mo. If you send your work to us it will be returned to you Friday, in season for the entertainments ALVAH SOUDER, OREAD PLACE, Agent.
Popular Low-Price California Excursions.
The Santa Fe Route personally conducted weekly excursions to California are deservedly popular. About one-third saved in price of railroad and sleeper tickets as compared with first-class passage.
The improved Pullmans occupied by these parties are of 1896 pattern and afford every necessary convenience. A porter goes with each car, and an experienced agent of the Company is in charge.
The Santa Fe's California line is remarkably picturesque, and its middle course across the continent avoids the discomforts of extreme heat or cold.
Daily service, same as above, except as regards agent in charge.
For descriptive literature and other information; ad. dress M. J. BLACK, G. P. A., A., T. & S F. Ry. Topeka.
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1027 MASS. STREET.
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OF UNIVERSITY PEOPLE. . . .
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CLUB TRADE A SPCIALTY.
947 Mass. Street. Telephone
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CHAS. HESS,
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Choice Fresh and Salt Meats
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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.
W. W. SAVAGE,
Successor to KIRBY & HILL,
Will gladly furnish anything you want in FINE AND STAPLE GROCERIES.
1300 Massachusetts Street.
Go to the Old Reliable
STUDENTS' SHOEMAKER, JAS. E. EDMONDSON, 915 Mass. St.
Do
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City Y.M.C.A. will give
BATKS
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$1.50.
Hot water every afternoon and evening.
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ABE LEVY AGENT.
706 Mass St.
Telephone 111.
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Other First Class Pianos. Schwarzer Guitars.
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PIANOS TO RENT.
Special Prices to K. U. Students.
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