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Vol. IV.
No. 5.
March 6,1897.
The Kansas University WEEKLY.
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VOL. IV.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, MARCH 6, 1897.
Editor-in-Chief.
HAROLD W. SMITH,
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Official Organ of the Kansas College Press Association.
OUR SEVERAL delegates who attended intercollegiate committee meetings last week at Topeka did excellent work. Mr. Hilliard Johnson through emphatic insistence and parliamentary tact, succeeded in perfecting arrangements
for holding the next state oratorical contest at Lawrence, and our representative of our paper gained for the Weekly official recognition in the Kansas College Press Association.
AMONG THE many editorials which have been written for the Advanced English Composition class none are more timely than those relating to spitting upon the floor.
MASS MEETINGS of the students are indicative of vigorous assertiveness and healthy conditions in the student body, but they are not occasions for the airing of petty, personal grievances.
IN MR. Edward Bartow and Mr. Walter K. Palmer the University has two new professors of sterling character. Prof. Bartow has had Prof. Franklin's classes since February rst and has already ingratiated himself with his pupils and co-workers. His A.B. degree is from William's College and his Ph.D. from Leipsic. Prof. Palmer, who takes Prof. Emch's place is a graduate of the school of Engineering at Ohio State University. He has had some experience in teaching, having been instructor in a Virginia Industrial school and later a professor of mechanical drawing in Armour Institute, Chicago. He is a graduate of Sibley College, Cornell and comes to us upon the recommendation of Chancellor James H. Canfield.
THE PRESENT agitation in England over the spread of German manufactured articles carries with it an object lesson lesson for people of the United States. As the facilities for communication between the countries of the world increase there is a corresponding increase in trade competition and in this as in other things the law of the survival of the fittest will operate. This means that the country which has not only the materials at hand, but the opportunities for a techni-
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cal education and therefore the greatest number of skilled artisans will gain precedence in the manufacturing world. What is the United States doing in this matter of technical education? Germany has no less than nine polytechnicums of the highest class besides any number of trade schools of various kinds. And the schools are always crowded, turning out year by year thousands of expert workmen who now are surprising the world with the frequency with which that little sign "Made in Germany" appears. The United States has one well equipped institution at Troy, N. Y., one recently opened at Lowell, Mass., and a few scattered industrial schools. With our magnificent natural resources, our intelligent energetic workmen there is no excuse for allowing the first place among manufacturing nations to go to Germany or any other country on the earth.
IT WOULD probably be well, if at this critical time in the history of the University, it should receive the solid support and assurance of our own towns-people, instead of the lack of support or rather the injury caused by such editorials as recently appeared in one of the town papers. The editorial referred to was not only an unfair criticism of the management of the University but it contained statements which the writer must certainly have known to be false. The University can hardly expect the support of a not too friendly legislature if it does not rethe support of those who are most intimately benefited byits existence here. W.C.
THE MUCH hoped for revival in oratory has not yet come. We think that one complete victory in the annual state contest might inspire us to mightier effort along this line but as we haven't
won first place for some time we are unwarranted in this expression of hopefulness. However, too much praise cannot be accorded to Mr. McMurray and the other participants in the preliminary contest for their undaunted zeal in trying to perpetuate oratory at Kansas University. Their best efforts were put forth under most disheartening circumstances, and results were altogether creditable.
Yet, we are again brought to face the question "is college oratory a good thing?"-a question which calls for lengthy discussion and one which our debating clubs might consider with profit both to themselves and to the University. The special case of our own school in its relation, oratorically, to Kansas colleges of less importance is simple. We ought to have withdrawn from the state association long ago. Oratory is not in our line, and the time has passed for cultivating it. Let us give it up entirely and confine our future contesting to debate.
THE odors which have pervaded the atmosphere of the lower halls, in the main building for the past two weeks, impress upon one forcibly the fact that a new chemistry building is "devoutly to be wished." The present accommodations in the old building are very inadequate. The class rooms can only be used with great inconvenience, and the laboratories are so small, that it has been necessary to fit up a room in the basement of the main building for use as such. As a result all the noxious odors and gases, which the chemical department is capable of producing fill the class rooms on the first floor, and not only cause great discomfort to the students but greatly endanger their health.
J. E. M.
Eilqraqq.
Wool-Gathering. THE POETRY OF BUZZARD'S ROOST.
George Arnold was the favorite poet of Buzzard's Roost. Indeed, some of the Bohemians
had committed his masterpiece to memory and there was never a supper or a "blow-out" that was not preceded by a reading from the epicurean verse of this poet.
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To-night was devoted to the discussion of poetry, and a pile of curious old books was within reach on the table. Scribe hunted thro' an index and then said "Here is a verse that has an Arnold ring:
A girl to love, a pipe to smoke. Enough to eat and drink;
A friend with whom to crack a joke
And one to make me think;
A book or two of simple prose,
A thousand more of rhyme.
No matter then how fast Time goes. I'll take no heed of Time."
"It has the sweet spirit of contentment all right, but it's doggerel," said Grubb. "It does not come up to the grace, form, and sweet contentment of our old French verse. Booth, you're good at French, recite it for us."
Then Booth repeated the verse that all loved so well and which was subsequently written on the walls of Buzzard's Roost. It runs as follows:
Allons, freres, bons vieux voleurs,
Doux vagabonds
Filons en fleur
Mes chers, mes bons,
Fumons philosophiquement
Promenons nous
Paisiblement
Rien faire est doux.
Everybody then settled into an easier attitude and puffed more contentedly. Then Two-Step found a Latin poem, but before reading it he said, "Boys, that's the only kind of poetry I like. That's why I flunked in my exam on the classics. Now here is the only Latin verse I care to remember. It is where Martial tells what makes a happy life."
Here Scribe interrupted him with, "It's a pity they did not smoke in those degenerate Roman days. Think what a magnificent ode Horace could have written on his pipe—but don't let me interrupt you."
"Well Martial goes on to say that a happy life comes from no scraps, no dress suits, no hustling; it is to 'feel your oats' and need no medicine, to live on bread and bean soup, to have chums—."
"Oh, give us the Latin; you kill all the poetry in it."
"Well here are his very words:
Lis numquam, toga rara, meus quieta,
Prudens simplicitas, pares amici.
Vires ingenuae, salubre corpus,
Convictus facilis, sine arte mensa,
Nox non ebria, sed soluta curis;
Non tristis torus, et tamen pudicus;
Somnus qui faciat breves tenebras:
Quod sis, esse velis nihilque malis;
Summum nec metuas diem, nec optas."
Booth make a note of this verse and said, "Boys I've come to the conclusion that the essence of poetry is the contentment or satisfaction that it imparts to us. And that very thing is lacking in Heine. Heine is a musical prodigy but his vein has a spirit of discontent, longing, and unfulfilled desire that leaves us a little unsatisfied. Any of his poems will illustrate this but here is a typical strain of Heine.
Madchen mit dem rothen Mundchen,
Mit den Anglein suss und klar,
Du mein liebes,kleines Madchen,
Deinner denk' ich immerdar.
But listen to the music in the last stanza.
Und die Lippen wollt' ich pressen
Deine kleine weisse Hand.
Und mit Thranen sie benetzen
Deine kleine weisse Hand."
It was Daub's turn now. He flipped the ragged leaves of an old book that had broken from its binding, and having found a poem, he shook the old leaves into place as one might gather together a scattered pack of cards, and arose to express his theory of poetry.
"A true poem should be of such a nature that we should carry from it what we bring to it. It should be a chord of music that awakens in our imagination a thousand responsive harmonies that echoe and re-echoe, dying in ever changing cadence till the utmost soul depths tingle with music.
"But oh so many poems are prison bars to the fancy. They are soulless, accurately drawn geometrical designs that hold down the wings of fancy by their heavy earthliness—their bald reality—their definitely marked proportions.
A poem must produce 'mind echoes' or it is unworthy of the name. Why does a beautiful woman impress us so? It is because of the mind echoes that she awakens in us. And a true poet will instinctively aim to strike a chord
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that awakens these same mind echoes and not aim to portray, with faultless geometrical precision, the image of a particular woman. Poe was right in saying that the death of a beautiful woman is the saddest and sublimest of all poetic themes.
'When we say, her brow is a snowdrift, her neck is a swan's, her eyes are stars of heaven, her lips are roses,' does it take hold of the reader? No. Enumerate a page of such charms and the reader is still unsatisfied. The works of literature are full of such enumerations, but they make us feel ourselves behind prison bars. It is geometry, not art.
But let me read just one line from this little volume. Listen to this:
"Zuleikah! The young Agas in the bazaar are slim-waisted and wear yellow slippers.
"Does that not set you floating in the fields of fancy? Does it not have echoes? It sends you roaming in a whole world of beauty and gorgeous color. But all this color and beauty are mind echoes that respond to this simple line which does not even say that Agas are beautiful.
"Zuleikah! The young Agas in the bazaar are slim-waisted and wear yellow slippers.
"Now that word, slim-waisted, calls up echoes of grace in form and feature! It allows the fancy to supply this grace and on such occasions fancy supplies the very best in stock. Yellow slippers: only a gorgeous gown,—pale violet perhaps—only rich black hair and eyes can match yellow slippers. But these colors come from our fancy's hoard, and fancy paints with colors unknown to the retina. So from this sentence we get the highest possible beauty of form and color. We get one of those splendid, indefinitive, sublime pictures that the artist knows only in dreams.
"Zuleikah! The young Agas in the bazaar are slim-waisted and wear yellow slippers.
"What a host of suggestions go with that one line! What an explosion of echoes responds to that simple statement! It allows the ideal in us to speak. And the more we have in us, the more we get from it. There is poetry pure and simple.
"Zuleikah! The young Agas in the bazaar are slim-waisted and wear yellow slippers.
"The same words for every ear. But each of us is a harp tuned to a different pitch and different key and each of us will hear mind echoes of his own—echoes that stir us according to our depth of soul, our experience, or our love of beauty. And that is why we feel satisfied when the last echoe melts into silence." CYLEGICEL.
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The Parade.
Twen One was not very enthusiastic on political questions; but a rally was about to be held in the town where he was attending school, and as Twen expected to cast his first vote at the coming election and had often reproached himself for not having more ardor in the service of the party in whose principles he believed, he decided not only to go to see the parade but to take an even more active part in it by marching with the University Republican club of which he was a rather lukewarm member. In this way he thought that he could see the parade very well, and perhaps for once arouse in himself a little enthusiasm by going out and yelling with the rest.
On the appointed day Twen went to the place where the parade was to form, and joined the crowd of University students who were standing about waiting for the line to be drawn up.
The street was thronged with people wearing their campaign buttons and holiday faces. Twen did not wear a button. Somehow he had always felt that such a decoration was a poor means of publishing one's opinions, and would be especially unsuitable for one whose arguments on the money question were as meagre as his own. After a delay of an hour or more the beribboned marshals of the day succeeded in placing the various companies in position, and starting the procession down the main street of the town. The bands began to play; the crowds drew back from the street to the sidewalks; and the air was filled with cheers. The University club commenced giving its yell, which was a rather long one and expressed a pleasing sentiment about the weeping and wailing of the Democratic donkey. Twen opened his mouth and tried to chime in with
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the rest, but his voice, after one discordant, semi-gutteral whoop, failed him entirely. The sound which on the first impulse he had made seemed to confuse him, it harmonized so poorly with his inward feeling. In fact he was somewhat embarrassed by the banks of faces on both sides of the street; it seemed to him that everybody was looking at him. But the next time his company cheered he made a more determined effort to join them, and this time he succeeded in repeating all the words though he spoke the last ones hardly above a whisper.
But Twen was not seeing much of the parade except the feet of the man in front of him, with whom he tried in vain to keep step. Two bands, one behind and one in front, and both about equal distances from Twen's company, were both playing; each in different time. Consequently there was great confusion of steps and discordant bobbing of heads. The band in front was playing The Star Spangled Banner and the man ahead of Twen kept step to this; but the band in the rear played Washington Post, and as this was Twen's favorite piece, he found it almost impossible not to keep step with its familiar strains. In fact he soon gave up trying to follow the old marching rule to keep step with the man ahead, and allowed his feet as well as his heart to beat in unison with the music from the rear. He experienced no little satisfaction also from observing that the tastes of the larger number of his companions decided them in favor of Washington Post.
The procession marched through the main portion of the town, and then turned about and came back up the opposite side of the street, and it was then that those in line had opportunity to see the parade. As the procession thus doubling upon itself came back by Twen he watched it pass with varied feelings. The dignity of marshals and mounted police was mostly wasted upon him; but the seventy-five wheelman each bearing a large card with the motto: "We want better roads" were of more significance. Then came a company of horsemen from a country district. They were mounted on good, honest farm horses and rode
with some little show of order. A band marched next escorting the speakers who rode in carriages. The band was uniformed and well drilled, its music was really inspiring to those near it in the line. As they passed, Twen found himself transformed into a soldier; his chest swelled out, his step became firm and quick, and a bouyant and exultant thrill filled his bosom. But all this soon passed away. A motley, dusty horde of horsemen cantered by, yelling and waving their hats. Their appearance and actions were alike disgusting. In marked contrast to these came a company of vererans on foot; most of them gray, many of them maimed, all of them honorable men inspiring the beholder with respect akin to veneration.
About this time Twen came to the turning point, and had opportunity to look at those who were behind him in the line. Several country clubs and a drum corps passed in quick succession. Then came the floats; one containing forty-five young women dressed to represent the different states; one containing farm produce; another bearing a printing press upon which were being printed pictures of McKinley; another covered with little girls singing a verse in which the other candidate was called a fool—and Twen inwardly cursed the man who had taught that verse to little children. Other floats followed, all bearing facetious mottos. An old weather-beaten ram was labeled "Free Wool," a clown on a mule was making fun for a crowd of urchins following him.
In watching the parade Twen had ceased paying any attention to the cheering; but as his company came under the large McKinley banner suspended over the street, his companions suddenly snatched off their hats and turning their faces upwards uttered loud hurrahs. In an instant Twen was doing the same; but in another instant he realized what he was doing, and not for the life of him could he fetch another cheer. Nor did he succeed that day in losing himself in enthusiasm.
He watched for some time the seemingly in-
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terminable line of wagons which brought up the rear of the procession; joined his companions in a "What's the matter with C—" when that popular professor rode by, and then late in the day, tired and a little discouraged he went back to his room and thought it all over.
L. N. F.
The Camilla Urso Concert.
There is no Lawrence audience that knows and appreciates the value of a good concert as much as the University Lecture Bureau audience. This has been demonstrated by the very liberal applause which greeted every member of the Urso Concert Company at University Hall last Tuesday evening, and by the favorable criticism expressed by ever one since—a criticism very,very different from that following the "bones and sand paper" program given sometime ago by the Salisbury orchestra.
Mme. Urso was, of course, the principal attraction and she fully sustained the reputation which she has enjoyed for these many years in Europe and America. If the madame should happen to be in the neighborhood of fifty-two years of age, she certainly puts the two before the five when playing her violin. The extreme delicacy of expression, warmth and beauty of tone, and vigor of execution are unimpaired. What is more delightful than her playing of the "Last Rose of Summer." What more perfect in execution than the difficulties of Paganini's "Witches Dance?" To be sure that costume did not possess the charm of her playing and detracted somewhat; but I presume we must
become familiar with the eccentricities of the French dress-maker, as well as their successes,(as evidenced in Miss Methot's beautiful costume,) if we wish to have our delight in one art unimpaired by evidences of a lack of taste in another. Next to the celebrated violinist the artist who gave us the most pleasure was the tenor, Mr. Douglas,—a wonderfully sympathetic voice, well trained, associated with a fine presence and an excellent selection of songs. Miss Methot pleased greatly when she was in Lawrence before with Rermenyi, and she added to her laurels by her beautiful singing this time, although evidently suffering from a cold. And by the way, the artists all complained of the cold room, while at the same time they expressed their delight at the appreciation of the audience, and the fine piano placed at their disposal. Mr. Wesley, the pianist, was especially pleased, and so was the audience with his playing. The opening Liszt number was faultlessly interpreted, and although Chopin suffered in the rendering of his hackneyed waltz, nevertheless he was redeemed in the playing of the ballade. Mr. Wesley is one of the best pianists we have ever heard here, but as an accompanist he cannot compare with Mr. Scharf of the Musin Company.
We congratulate the Lecture Bureau upon this success. We would all gladly pay our dollar again for another "extra" like that of the Urso Concert Company.
Is life worth living?
It depends on the liver. Twice Told Tales
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Wool Dress Stuffs.
The show is new as the morning. Just the fabrics and the colorings that most women want, and scarcely any two patterns alike and no duplicates
ETAMINES, COVERTS, CHEVIOTS, GRENADINES and DRAP DE TE.
There are new things under the sun-at least new and better applications of things you have known. The fabrics for the new season prove that. And all are fairly priced 25c to $1.50 the yard.
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Locals.
Mr. Jno. Collins went to Topeka Saturday.
Brady, law '96, was on the hill Wednesday.
Miss Flintom went to Topeka last Saturday.
There were nine professors in chapel Tuesday morning.
W. A. Kyser enjoyed a visit from his sister, this week.
The Juniors will have their annual "Prom" March 26th.
Jay Withington has been spending the past week at Lawrence.
Haynes, '99, plays the cornet at the First Methodist Church.
The Y. W. C. A. entertained at Miss Emma Barber's last night.
Jack Crooks is better and is visiting his brother at Baldwin.
Miss Lewelling was in Topeka Sunday, the guest of Miss Allen.
The Pi Phis were given their annual examination last Saturday afternoon.
Dr. I. M. Powell of Topeka attended the Phi Beta Kappa initiation last night.
One of the freshman girls mistook Chief Justice Martin for a Junior Law.
The Y. W. C. A. held a very pleasant social at Miss Emma Barber's last night.
You can buy Stationery at about your own price at 1027 Mass St. The stock MUST be sold.
It is about time for the Walkers, Peripatets or whatever they are called, to begin their spring excursions.
Miss Helen Hutchings who was the guest of Miss A. Rohe returned to her home in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday.
A gay party of serenaders was out Wednesday night favoring their friends with music. They report a pleasant time but a woful lack of refreshments.
Mr. Jno. Collins went to Topeka Saturday. Brady, law '96, was on the hill Wednesday.
Miss Flintom went to Topeka last Saturday.
There were nine professors in chapel Tuesday morning.
W. A. Kyser enjoyed a visit from his sister, this week.
The Juniors will have their annual "Prom March 26th.
Jay Withington has been spending the past week at Lawrence.
Haynes, '99, plays the cornet at the First Methodist Church.
The Y. W. C. A. entertained at Miss Emma Barber's last night.
Miss Lewelling was in Topeka Sunday, the guest of Miss Allen.
Jack Crooks is better and is visiting his brother at Baldwin.
The Pi Phis were given their annual examination last Saturday afternoon.
One of the freshman girls mistook Chief Justice Martin for a Junior Law.
Dr. I. M. Powell of Topeka attended the Phi Beta Kappa initiation last night.
The Y. W. C. A. held a very pleasant social at Miss Emma Barber's last night.
You can buy Stationery at about your own price at 1027 Mass St. The stock MUST be sold.
It is about time for the Walkers, Peripatets or whatever they are called, to begin their spring excursions.
Geo. K. Thompson of the Blue Rapids, Motor is here visiting his cousin Miss Bly Coon.
The annual Spring concert of the Y. W. C. A. will be given in Music Hall the evening of March 22nd.
The Y. W. C. A. meetiog next Tuesday will be led by Miss Emma Barber. Subject found in John 3:16.
Hale Gear will leave about the middle of the month for the south where he will go in training with the Cleveland.
Wednesday recalled to the mind of this pencil pusher the old line "Solvitur acris hiems grata vici veris et fovoni."
Much interest is being shown in the coming indoor meet. Stewart, Emily, Northup and Snider are showing excellent work in wrestling.
The manager of the new Opera House at Ossawatomie is anxious to have the Comedy Club come down there to open their new house for them.
Most of the out-of-town guests entertained here during the unusually active social season of the last three weeks have returned to their homes.
The Kansas City Journal of Monday morning contained a strong editorial upon the attitude of the Kansas legislature toward University appropriations.
President McKinley was presented with a beautiful diamond set pin from his Sigma Alpha Epsilon brothers the day before his inauguration.
The fifth issue of "Latin Notes" has just appeared. It is an excellent number containing a metrical translation of Juv. III 215—250 by Miss Mary Frost and a full account of the founding of the two Latin scholarships. The paper reflects credit not only on the Latin department but on the University.
Miss Helen Hutchings who was the guest of Miss A. Rohe returned to her home in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday.
A gay party of serenaders was out Wednesday night favoring their friends with music. They report a pleasant time but a woful lack of refreshments.
Geo. K. Thompson of the Blue Rapids, Motor is here visiting his cousin Miss Bly Coon.
The annual Spring concert of the Y. W. C.A. will be given in Music Hall the evening of March 22nd.
The Y. W. C. A. meetiog next Tuesday will be led by Miss Emma Barber. Subject found in John 3:16.
Hale Gear will leave about the middle of the month for the south where he will go in training with the Cleveland.
Wednesday recalled to the mind of this pencil pusher the old line "Solvitur acris hiems grata vici veris et fovoni."
Much interest is being shown in the coming indoor meet. Stewart, Emily, Northup and Snider are showing excellent work in wrestling.
The manager of the new Opera House at Ossawatomie is anxious to have the Comedy Club come down there to open their new house for them.
Most of the out-of-town guests entertained here during the unusually active social season of the last three weeks have returned to their homes.
The Kansas City Journal of Monday morning contained a strong editorial upon the attitude of the Kansas legislature toward University appropriations.
President McKinley was presented with a beautiful diamond set pin from his Sigma Alpha Epsilon brothers the day before his inauguration.
The fifth issue of "Latin Notes" has just appeared. It is an excellent number containing a metrical translation of Juv. III 215-250 by Miss Mary Frost and a full account of the founding of the two Latin scholarships. The paper reflects credit not only on the Latin department but on the University.
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EVERY GENUINE HARWOOD GUITAR OR MANDOLIN
BANJO AND GUITAR
Has the name "HARWOOD" on the finger board. The HARWOOD instruments are acknowledged to be the best in the world, and are warranted for five years. The Best is always the Cheapest in the long run.
C.W. STRAFFON,
SOLE AGENT FOR LAWRENCE, And maker of Low Prices on all kinds of Musical Goods.
And now comes the latest torture upon University people and the city of Lawrence in a laundry war. Laundries of Ottawa, Salina, and Emporia are interested.
The young ladies inter-frat society the "Delta Psi Delta" is about to take in a number of new members and will undoubtedly be strengthened thereby. No one should refuse the proffered honor.
Yeizo Kasano, who formerly attended the University but has been attending Leland Stanford the past three years, has returned to Lawrence and has entered the Civil Engineering department of the University.
Geo. Atkinson, brother of Floyd Atkinson who attended the University last year, died of consumption at Albuquerque, New Mexico Thursday of last week. The remains were brought to Hutchinson for interment.
The Mozart Symphony Club will appear in University Hall Wednesday evening March 10th, it being the fourth number on the lecture course. Chart is open at Bromelsick's Monday morning. Single admission 50 cts.
"The Rivals" was given in Topeka twice last Saturday both in the afternoon and evening. The attendance was good at both performances but especially in the afternoon. The Capital gave the play a very good write-up.
There was the annual scrap at the train last Friday when Baker and Ottawa came through on their way to Topeka. About two hundred enthusiasts were down to the depot to meet
them. When the train came in, it was feared there would be no fight for there was not a sign of bunting or color to be seen. However as the car had to wait till the plug came through some of our braves forced an entrance and finding some yellow bunting secreted under one of the chairs proceeded to divide the aforesaid yellow bunting into divers parts each one taking a piece about the size of a man's hand. The occasion was very much modified as compared with those of former years, and the prospects for the triumph of reason are very encouraging.
Baker students have already begun preparations for the inter-state oratorical contest, which is to be held this year at Columbia, Missouri. They expect to support "the Brown and Orange" with two car loads of rooters.
Prof. Wilcox gave an illustrated lecture Wednesday afternoon on Manuscripts of the Bible. The lecture was given in the lecture room of Snow Hall and there was a large attendance.The second and concluding will be given at four o'clock next Wednesday. Upon the conclusion of this course there will be coures on Biblical subjects given by Professors Dunlap and Templin.
The next state oratorical contest will be held in Lawrence. This was decided at the session of the executive committee of the Association which met in Topeka at the time of the Contest. A fight was made for it by the Ottawa representatives but Hilliard Johnson, as usual, made things come his way and the result is that the University will entertain next year. The con-
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tests in the future will be held in turn at the various colleges represented in the contest.
Prof. Bailey and Mr. Whitton are preparing a paper for the University Quarterly on "Kansas Gypsum."
The class in organic chemistry is doing some excellent work under Dr. Bartow, and all of the Pharmics are glad that they decided to take this course.
The Senior Pharmacy students have made arrangements towards having an annual, and committees are hard working at it, in order to make it a great success.
Mr. Whitton of the chemistry department is analyzing a sample of paint. Such work requires a great deal of patience and Mr. Whitton is not particularly struck with the job.
The Senior Arts decided in their last class meeting to invite the Senior Pharmies to join them in their annual instead of getting one of their own, and a committee has been appointed to visit the Pharmics. The Pharmacy students will probably join hands.
On last Saturday afternoon the Women's League entertained the young women of the University at the home of Professor Olin. A very pleasant afternoon was passed. The question box was opened and question of etiquette were discussed by a committee of faculty ladies. Much of the pleasure of the afternoon was due to the musical selections rendered by the Misses Scott, Spalding and Stanford.
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Adelphic Society.
The Adelphic literary society gave one of the most interesting programs of the year at Music Hall, Saturday evening. Feb. 26th, 1897. The music of the evening was largely furnished by members of the School of Fine Arts and was highly appreciated. The discussion, involving a question uppermost in the minds of students at the present time was spirited and interesting. At the election of officers John King was chosen president and Mr. Belcher secretary. Next Saturday evening is the occasion of a special program and every effort has been made to give a creditable entertainment to the friends of the society.
Chapel Notes.
Prof. Bailey has led this week.
The subject Monday morning was the contrast between the true and false way of life; Tuesday morning, the scientific and religious life of Michael Faraday; Wednesday morning, the life of Prof. Dana and his theistic conceptions of evolution; Thursday morning, the small beginnings that led to the usefulness of Liebig, the great chemist.
Mr. Hunter will lead next week.
Law Notes.
Oscar Schmitz has returned to school after an absense of several weeks upon business.
The Law students met Tuesday to take some action toward making up the deficit in the resources of The Lawyer.
The Seniors will complete Equity this week.
Anderson A. Ewart is slowly recovering from his illness but is still confined to his room.
The Seniors were handed back their quiz books on Pleadings Tuesday. They had been carefully reviewed by Judge Benson.
The Seniors are undecided as to Commencement speaker since Mr. Bryan's declination.
J. C. Kelsey jr., has been engaged for some time in putting in an electric plant at Staunton, Ill. After the plant was completed the Fort Wayne Electric company held an examination of the candidates for superintendent. Jim took the examination and won the place, making a grade of 97. The next highest man made a grade of 78. The manager of the company was so pleased with Jim's examination that he will take him into his employ as superintendent of construction. In this capacity he will have an opportunity to visit every section of the United States. There were graduates of Chicago University and the University of Illinois who took the examination. They asked Jim where he learned what he knew about lightning and he said, "At the University of Kansas."
The Inter-Class Debate.
On Wednesday evening the contest of the Inter-class Debating Society was held for the purpose of choosing two men to meet in April, representatives from the Adelphic and Kent Club for the final preliminary trial, prior to the Kansas-Nebraska debate.
This society is composed of nine members three from each class except the Freshman; but only seven took part in the debate. The question: "Resolved that the recent construction of the Monroe Doctrine will prove advantageous to the U. S." was discussed in an able manner.
The judges—Prof. Olney and Judges Horton and Emery—voiced the sentiments of all present by awarding first place to Mr. Sharpe and second place to Mr.Wood, both seniors. Since class competition is now ended it is our duty to do all in our power to encourage the men both of this and the other societies so that they may present an invincible front to Nebraska in May.
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Science Notes.
J. F. Hall of Kansas City spent a day here in examining our collection of Lepidoptera.
The Natural History Journal Club met Wednesday evening. Dr. Willsston reviewed E.D. Cope's paper on the Primary Factors in Organic Evolution.
Chancellor Snow received from Dr. Fletcher of the Ottawa experimental station several specimens of Diptera to be identified. They were collected by the Provincial geological survey in the Hudson Bay Territory. The specimens were in such a mutilated condition that identification was almost impossible and it was only with considerable difficulty Mr. Kahl succeeded in determining them.
School of Fine Arts.
Prof. Preyer will play with the Symphony orchestra in Kansas City March 19th. Prof. Penny's class in "instrumentation" will go down on the morning train and attend the afternoon entertainment in a body.
The Oratorio Society has taken a vacation of two weeks. The next rehearsal is March 8th.
Deficiency cards for the seniors are now ready at the Registrar's office.
Mrs. Havens of Leavenworth attended the recital Wednesday.
Misses Zena and Lillian Freeman of Topeka spent Sunday with Miss Starr.
Prof. Penny will give his illustrated lecture on Greece Wednesday evening at Music Hall unless otherwise bulletined.
The recital last Wednesday was a short one, there being but five on the program. Three Bercuseuses were played,—Schytte's, by Miss Haven's; Grieg's, by Master Henry; and Chopin's, by Miss Whitaker. The other two numbers were by Mr. Gilbert and Miss McCheyne. Miss Havens is the first Freshman to take part in this winter's recitals and deserves credit for her successful attempt. According to a rule recently adopted, all participating at these recitals must play without notes. The students seem united that this is a profitable rule.
The Euterpe club reports the meeting with Misses Carrie Pampel and Clara Trout a very delightful occasion. The club will meet with Miss Lapham March 12th, at 4:30. An interesting program is being planned. Miss Weber was taken in as an active member. It was voted to have all graduates of this department, formerly members of the club, as honorary members.
Alumni Notes.
J. W. Bryham, '79, is still preaching in Dorchester, Mass.
It is reported that Miss Laura E. Lockwood, '91, is now quite recovered from her recent dangerous illness, and that she expects to take up soon her studies at New Haven.
J. G. Wine, '93, is in the law office of Lathrop, Morrowe, Fox & Moore, Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Wine has been with this firm since his graduation from the School of Law, Michigan University, in 1895.
In the election of W. H. Sears, Law '90, to be his private secretary Senator W.A. Harris has shown excellent judgment. Probably no man in Kansas has a more extensive political acquaintance than Mr. Sears. Identified as he is with the interests of the party in power, it is difficult to see how a better choice could have been made.
Prof. Henry C. Fellow, '91, who has been an efficient assistant to Supt. E. Stanley in the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for the past two years will not sever his connection with school work. Prof. Fellow is now the Western Manager of the Winship Teachers Agency at 718 Morris Ave. Topeka, and will look out for the affairs of that concern in the West. A teacher of long experience and a man who has devoted the most of his life to school work, Prof. Fellow is well qualified to have charge of a teacher's agency.
The members of the first class graduated from the University, that of 1873, are holding their own with the rest of the younger alumni. L. D.L.Tosh is actively engaged in pursuing the legal profession in Argentine, Kansas. He was admitted to the bar three years after graduation
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and has been since in active practice in Lawrence, Wichita, and Kansas City, Kansas, with the exception of a couple of times when he was county attorney for Douglas and later for Wyandotte county. Mr. Tosh expects to move soon to the larger Kansas City on the east side of the river. Murray Harris, who by the way is a brother of Senator W.A. Harris, is the locating and constructing engineer of the Texas and Pacific Railway and chief engineer of the Pecos Valley Ry. Up to a recent date, at least, Mr. Harris' headquarters were at Eddy, New Mexico. Ralph Collins, a third member of the class of '73, is at Rodi, Alleghany Co., Pa. Mr. Collins has taught some since graduation but for the greater part of the time has been farming in Pennsylvania. Flora Richardson Colman has been living quietly at home on the Coleman farm west of Lawrence since '73 with the exception of three years spent in teaching immediately following graduation.
That an engineer is called upon to undergo many changes and vicissitudes witness the career of Ellis B. Noyes, '74. Mr. Noyes went to Chicago immediately after completing his University work and assisted Mr. G. B. Frost in engineering work. The winter of '74-'75 was spent in the Indian Territory among the Cherokees. Then back to Chicago again in the summer of'75. In the spring of'76,Mr. Noyes was engaged with Uriah A. Boyden, the celebrated hydraulic crank until that gentleman's death in 1878. Then to Lowell, Mass., in the office of James A. Francis for a short time and next to New London in'79 as clerk to a Civil Engineer in the U.S. Navy yard. The Fall of 1882 finds Mr. Noyes in the Brooklyn Navy yard and in 1885 he was engaged for a short time in the office of the Am. Society of Civil Engineers. In 1886 in charge of Piconic Bays Canal on Long Island. In 1887 made survey of Champlain Canal and in 1888 had charge of enlargement of four locks in Erie Canal. In'93 in charge of cement works at Milroy, Pa. In'94 employed by a rapid transit company in New York City. Then in the Norfolk Navy yard where he now is engaged in general engineering and drawing work.
Many students are unaware of the high position that many of our professors hold in the literary and scientific world. During the past summer one of our professors completed a work which has received the most favorable criticism from the leading scientific magazines.
The "American Naturalist" has recently published a long review of one of Professor Williston's recent works from which the following is an extract:
"The recent appearance of Dr. Williston's Manual of North American Diptera gives reason to hope that the immediate future will greatly increase the number of workers in this order, so that we will be justified in counting a new era from 1896. This work is Dr. Williston's most important single contribution to dipterology so far, and it worthily exhibits the industry, experience and ability of the author, which has secured for him world-wide recognition as a dipterist of the highest rank."
Another noted entomologist, speaking of Dr. Williston's work, says: "His admirable studies and frequent publications are laying us under obligation to him, and the fact, that he has been chosen as one of the authors of that magnificent work "Biologia Centrali-Americana" is evidence that his labors have been recognized in placing
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The eminent entomologist Felix Lynch Arribalzaga, when he in "Anales de la Sociedad cientifica Argentina" dedicate a species marked with a W to the honor of Dr. Williston, writes:
“—como inicial del docto naturalista Williston a quien dedico esta especie, perteneciente a una tribu de cuyo estudio especial se ha ocupado el entomologo citado, con tal competencia y-habilidad, que sus obras, y singularmante su Synopsis of North American Syrphidae, pueden presentarse como verdaderos modelos de un orden y claridad, que muy pocas veces se encuentran en el gran numero de trabajos entomologicos que diariamente se entregan a la publicidad.”
The latest honor bestowed upon Professor Williston is by Cambridge University of England, when requested him to write on the diptera of St Vincent in Cambridge museum. This work "On the Diptera of St. Vincent" (West Indies) has just been completed and has received the recognition and the most favorable criticism of the leading dipterologists of the world. The work, which is of the greatest value to the student of America, comprises nearly 200 pages and is accompanied by 174 excellent figures, most carefully drawn by the author himself.
These works will be a lasting monument to Professor Williston's scholarship and ability. Not only do they reflect great honor to himself but also to the institution which he represents. Kansas is proud of her University and its faculty who so thoroughly and successfully represent the educational interests of the state.
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PROF. TEMPLIN recently made the extremely sensible and welcome announcement that with him absences due to inclement weather should be wholly excusable in the case of the girls. We doubt not that other professors are similarly minded on the question of absences. Prof. Templin, however, is the first within our knowledge to express opinions and define his practice in the matter. The concession which he has so considerately made should not be misconstrued or abused.
PROF. CARRUTH in The New England Magazine and Will White in the Forum set forth some very interesting and noteworthy facts about Kansas. Of late years our state has been the butt of eastern jest and opprobrium,—and not altogether undeservedly. Moreover, there exists a class of Kansans whose confidence in their own state is fluctuating; whose allegiance to it seems intermittent. The articles "New England in Kansas" and "Kansas: its Present and Future" are well timed, and are undoubtedly calculated either primarily or secondarily, to counteract the adverse and disparaging comment on the state of both foreign and local croakers.
AMATEUR THEATRICALS have been quite a feature of University divertisement this year. What with the Kappa theatre party and "The Rivals" production, our dramatic talent has had ample opportunity of discovering itself. Would a permanent dramatic organization be feasible? There are too few clubs of any practical or generally beneficial sort in the University. Literary societies are almost defunct; glee club interest has suffered a premature blight: only fraternities and seminaries embody the club idea, —and they are more or less exclusive. There is a place in this university for a dramatic club. By this we do not mean necessarily a theatrical company. Let us establish a society for the study of the drama; and incident to the study let us, insofar as we are self-sufficient, school ourselves in acting. The work of such a club would have multifarious aspects and attractions.
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The history of the drama and of the stage; the study of dramatic literature from artistic and technical standpoints; the art of play-writing, of acting, of "make-up" and of stage direction; all this would be the province of the proposed club. The drama is a grand and historic style of literature, and acting is a noble profession; both deserve study. The Drama, studied in all its departments, should have a prominent place in every college curriculum. And ought not every college have its dramatic club? There's the question. Dramatic work is so very alluring; it is likely to become proportionately absorbing; but the benefits to be derived from organized pursuance of the same ought to outweigh all the concomitant dangers.
SHOULD DEBATE replace oratory at Kansas University? In view of the fact that oratory is decadent here, we are of the opinion that intercollegiate contest along this line should be abandoned forthwith and forever. It is profitless, wasteful and lowers our institutional rank in the eyes of unbiased Kansans who adjudge us great according as we prove ourselves superior in public contest. Despite the burden of wordy argument to the contrary, the experience of recent years has proved that oratory at Kansas University is degenerate, beyond resuscitation and positively harmful rather than merely fruitless. Granted that oratory should be given up; how can it be most advantageously replaced? Debate possesses most of the virtues of oratory besides characteristic merits of its own. The avowed end of oratory is the acquirement of ease, elegance and force in public speaking. There is no style of composition more studied in its force and more artificial in its elegance than the oration; no manner of address more hampered and strained than the so-called oratorical kind. Not that oratory is without its benefits,—our meaning is far from that. We simply seek to convey the warranted belief that oratory is not conducive to ease and effectiveness in public speaking, and incidentally to suggest the inference that this is exactly the peculiar office of debate. There are occasions for oratory in debate, for both prepared and spontaneous flights; but in unadulterate college oratory spontaneity is barred. Debate, too, is the natural vehicle of originality and unaffected plainness of thought; while the oration almost requires stiffness and grandiloquence, and invites plagiarism. In short, the oration is infinitely more confining than the debate. Wherefore, let us center and redirect our literary energy; let us make interstate debate its focus.
PROF. STERLING as treasurer of the Alumni Association has issued an urgent call for annual membership dues. There should be no delinquency in the payment of them. The dues are light and the only regular source of revenue.A knowledge of the disposition of funds may be conducive to prompt payment thereto. The following paragraph gives the requisite information.
Three years ago, by action of the Alumni Association at the June meeting, the sum of $125 then in the treasury was turned over to the committee in charge of the Students' Loan Fund, where it is being constantly used in the assistance of needy students. Last June, when a similar surplus had accrued, the Association pledged the sum of $100 a year to the maintenance of the D. H. Robinson Memorial scholarship. This is a general undergraduate scholarship, open to juniors and seniors of the Schools of Arts and Engineering, and is not to be confounded with the D. H. Robinson Graduate Latin scholarship established by Professor D. H. Holmes of the Latin department and wholly supported by parties outside the Alumni Association. It is to be noted that the scholarship of the Alumni Association is an undergraduate scholarship, and has nothing more to do with Latin than any other department, except that it is a memorial to our lamented Latin professor and bears his name. The present holder of the D. H. Robinson Memorial Scholarship of the Alumni Association is Mr. R. R. Price, of Hutchinson, a senior of the School of Arts. The maintenance of this scholarship is and will continue to be the chief item of expense of the Association for some time.
SPIRITED INTER-CLASS contest in the preliminary debate which recently occurred was a refreshing manifestation of awakening interest both in debate and in matters of class pride.
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Literary.
Wool-Gathering.
BEING AN ACCOUNT OF HOW THE OLD MAN WAS TAKEN IN.
Ever since his unexpected entrance on that cold December night, the Old Man has remained a mystery to us. He has come and gone as regularly as clock work; but never a word has escaped his lips in our presence, and he has always stayed at his place beside the fire until we have all gone out.
The night after our discussion of poetry, I went up to the Roost rather earlier than usual. The place was quiet and comfortable, and I decided to sit down and finish up an account of the discussion of the evening before. As I was pulling my chair up to the table, my eye fell upon an envelope bearing the inscription of an Eastern publishing house. "Now," thought I, "Now, I have caught you this time, Mr. Grubb." I tore it open, thinking that I would find a very polite letter to my friend the author, sorrowfully but positively refusing some manuscript he had sent them.
But it was not "Dear Mr. Grubb," that first greeted my eyes. Instead, it was addressed to the person whom we called the Old Man, by a name much more familiar to the public, and which I am in duty bound to withhold from publication. The letter was made up as follows:
"Mr. Dear Sir. Your inquiry for an unexpurgated edition of Mrs. Heman's poems, came to hand yesterday. We beg leave to inform you that the high position Mrs. Heman's poems once held has been usurped by works of more recent date; and as we have cleared our shelves of such works as Mrs. Heman's to give room to our increasing stock of more popular books, we regret to state that we are unable to furnish the copy you desire. In looking over our catalogue, I find no edition marked 'unexpurgated,' and conclude that such editions are out of print.
"We have in stock however, some choice works, of which is enclosed a list. In making selections bear in mind that we give a large discount from list prices, andetc."
A new light dawned upon me. On the evening before, we had all been trying to incite in Two-Step a love for literature; and as his preference was on the side of poetry, Grubb had facetiously recommended Mrs. Heman's poems. He remarked, with a wink to the rest of us, that an unexpurgated edition was especially valuable, and the most delightful reading in the land. We expected soon to hear Two-Step's report of his search for the book; but this letter, come so unexpectedly into my hands, was a result even better than we expected, and the best of it was that the Old Man had fallen into the trap. All those evenings we had supposed him to be sound asleep, he had doubtless been sitting there with his eyes closed, listening to what was going on.
When Booth and Daub came in, I told them of my find, and we resolved to keep a close watch on the Old Man, and see how he took the loss of his letter.
About nine o'clock the Old Man entered as usual and proceeded to his chair. Evidently he had not discovered his loss, for he payed us no attention whatever. We were somewhat disconcerted by the miscarriage of our plans, but a happy thought struck Daub, and motioning me to watch the Old Man, said to Two-Step, "Say! did you ever find that book we were talking about the other evening?"
"What book?" asked Two-Step.
“Mrs. Heman's poems."
I thought I saw the Old Man start.
"Why, no, I can't say that I found the one you spoke of. I asked the Librarian for an unexpurgated edition, but she evidently didn't understand. The one she gave me had nothing in it but Sunday-School poetry, and a lot of other stuff about affections and that sort of thing. I didn't read it, it looked too pious."
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such an edition of Mrs. Heman, unless of course you wanted a Folio of Shakespeare or something else that is really out of all reach."
I thought that would fetch the Old Man, but he never moved a muscle. In fact he disappointed us all around by continuing to sit there with his head thrown back and his mouth open as if he were enjoying a most profound slumber.
Two-Step inquired the name of a good publisher to write to, and Daub gave the name of the one from whom the Old Man had received the letter.
The conversation flagged, and died out; and as it drew near the time to go home, Daub conveyed to me by signs that we should stay and watch the Old Man after the others were gone. When they had at last departed, Daub and I went out together, walked half-way down the stairs, and returned tip toe and stationed ourselves at the door which we had purposely left partly ajar.
The Old Man had already moved. When we first caught a glimpse of him, he was rummaging among the bundles of newspapers on the floor, searching hurriedly for his letter. It was ludicrous enough to see him so lively. He jumped about from corner to corner as briskly as a grasshopper, with a look on his face, half anxiety and half anger, and as he poked around among books and chairs we could hear him muttering to himself, in tones not to be published in an expurgated edition.
When he had searched in almost every possible corner of the room, Daub and I quietly beat our retreat down the stairs, and there, just outside the door, stood the rest of the Bohemians waiting for us. When we had told them the Old Man's perplexity, and the way he hopped about the room, they all burst into loud laughter at the joke on the Old Man. Two-Step finally smelled a mouse, and when the joke was explained as intended for him, he laughed loudest of all, and vowed he would from that moment forswear his passion for literature and continue as heretofore to be an earnest advocate and living example of the best dance that was ever invented. CYLEGICEL.
The Old School-House.
The old school-house! I remember well how it appeared to me on that sad day when I stood just in front of the master's desk and faced my schoolmates,—in disgrace. I fixed my eyes upon the great, red-hot stove, and tried my best to look unconcerned, but the attempt ended in failure. That thirty-seven pairs of eyes were looking at me I knew too well; that the most of these would be mischievous ones, I was sure; that some would be malicious, I did not doubt; and that a few—belonging to the girls—would be full of pity, I thought probable.
For about fifteen minutes, I continued my steady gaze; but at last becoming tired, I allowed my eyes to wander about the room: first, down the two long rows of boys, who seemed intent upon their lessons, their curiosity as to what I would do having by this time been satisfied. Thus encouraged, I glanced at the girls, and met the troubled eyes of my little sweetheart, the prettiest girl in school. The rest of the room and its occupants, I saw through a haze; for the tears would come.
How I did wish that one of the great, gnarly knot-holes in the rude pine floor would open a little wider and take me in. I looked at the rough white-washed wall, noting especially a crack which began in the upper left-hand corner, then zigzagged diagonally downward for four or five feet, where it joined another even larger one. The two together reminded me of the Orinoco and its principal tributary. I minutely examined the cob-webs which festooned the corners of the room, thinking vaguely all the time that I should remember exactly how they were arranged, and make my sister a new design for her embroidery work. I favored the blackboard with a passing glance, and noticed particularly a large indentation right in the center of it, where Ted Jones had accidentally "let fly" his ball.
By this time it was almost recess. The first reader class, drawn up in line before the master, was monotonously repeating, "Ann has a hen!" The little shock-headed boy on the front seat was nervously twisting himself back and forth,
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thus unconsciously adding to the already resplendant polish of seat and desk. The big boy in the back seat was artistically carving his initials in the desk. "Recess," said the Master, and I was at liberty. I gained during that three quarters of an hour, a vivid and lasting impression of what is now "my old school-house."
M. E. R.
--through the bars of childhood, out into the field beyond.
The Old School-Room.
The room had, indeed, a dilapidated appearance, and as I gazed about it there came back to me memories of happy days and boyish pleasures never to be forgotten.
The master's desk with its stout legs and green cover stood in its old place on the platform. The great ink well, the common property of the school, was gone from its accustomed corner of the desk, but there still remained the well worn spelling book and the dog-eared Webster so familiar to us all. Even the master's chair, somewhat antiquated and much the worse from usage still seemed to retain the awe-inspiring influence of the imperial throne of a despot. On the wall within reach, hung the birch scepter, frayed at the end, it is true, but still capable of working wonders when in the hands of the master.
The long benches across the room served the double purpose of recitation benches and bad deportment seats. Many an hour has been spent on those old seats, and many a battle has there been fought between work and idleness, and with the unwelcomed assistance of the master, work was victorious. The little girl who cried to sit with her big sister and the little boy who ran away at recess, always occupied the front seats. Year by year as they grew larger and wiser they moved back until finally, after having spent a year in the back seats, they were graduated to the parental cornfield.
A. R.
--through the bars of childhood, out into the field beyond.
His Little Cousin.
She was only a school-girl, not yet eighteen. Young for her age, too, and considered almost a child. But in some ways she had passed
She had met him, her cousin, the previous summer when she was visiting her grandmother in the East. He was a college boy, just reaching a splendid manhood, and treated her, "his little cousin," very kindly in a patronizing, collegiate manner. She, from looking up to him in respectful awe, had come to love him with all the strength of her being, with a love neither lessened nor rendered sad by the fact that it never occurred to him that she was more than a child, just his "little cousin."
And now as she knelt in the rear of the dimly lighted church on this dreary autumn day, as she heard the soft, sad strains of the organ mingling with the mournful patter of the rain, she thought of her love for him, and of the times he had come to her in the dusk, and putting his arm tenderly about her, had comforted her when homesick or discourged. She seemed to feel his presence, and looked up with a startled glance; but she was alone.
She thought of all these things and her heart ached. For now, perhaps at this very moment, in a distant Southern city, in another church, another priest was saying the last sad words and sprinkling the dust over her loved one's form. He was dead, killed in a wreck, far away from home and kindred. She thought of this, too, and putting her hands to her face, wept bitter, woman's tears.
And no one knew.
AGNES THOMPSON.
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The Discovery of Starched Linen.
Tong Yue Ting, a native of Chow about five hundred years before the time of Confucius, was the first man to invent starched linen. At that time large linen cuffs were very fashionable in Chow, and Tong, though quite poor, had a pair of these cuffs which were the pride of his heart. One Sabbath morning Tong, who had slept rather late, hastily prepared a dish of rice soup and was just beginning to use his chop sticks when one of his cuffs became detached from his shirt and fell into the dish. As
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Tong took his cuff from the soup and looked at it with a sorrowful expression in his almond shaped eyes, he noticed that the cuff was not soiled, and in order to get it dry in time for worship he took a hot iron from the hearth and smoothed the cuff industriously. When the cuff was dry it was so much prettier than the other one that Tong dipped the other into the soup and ironed it also. Tong's sleek shining cuffs were greatly admired by all who were present at worship. The next day nearly all the men of the village sent their cuffs to him with the request that he polish them. Tong soon became quite wealthy as a result of his discovery and his almond-eyed brethren have ever since been noted for their excellence in this line of work.
A. I. F.
Mildred's Politics.
One morning, a few weeks before the last election, a little three year old girl named Mildred
was visiting at the home of one of the neighbors. While there, one of the family read something from the paper about McKinley, and when he had finished there was a general shout, "Hurrah for McKinley!" After standing for a few moments in thoughtful and disapproving silence, Mildred said: "I dess I'll do home," and before any one could stop her she was gone. Her mother was astonished to see her coming home so soon and was still more surprised to notice her evident excitement. "Mamma," she cried breathlessly, "who is dat nuder man?" "What other man?" asked her mother. "Not Kinley but dat nuder man," demanded Mildred, stamping her foot. "Oh, Bryan, you mean;" laughed her mother. Without another word back went Mildred again to the house she had just left and burst in upon the astonished family, crying, "Hurrah for Bryan!" "Hurrah for Bryan!" M. A.
Locals.
The Sigma Nus have pledged Weilep. Frank Curry is wearing Phi Gam colors. Harold W. Smith was in Kansas City Sunday. Lamonte Taylor spent Sunday in Kansas City. A scissors grinder visited the University Monday.
Prof. Cowan led the Y.M.C.A.meeting last week.
Miss Clara Lynn spent Sunday at her home in Kansas City.
Prof. Blake demonstrated the X-ray at Kansas City Thursday night.
L. B. Olson and Oliver Phillips spent Sunday at their homes near Tonganoxie.
H. W. McLaughlin spent several days at Kansas City and St. Joseph this week.
In the absence of Miss Scott Friday morning, Prof. Carruth taught her class in Wallenstein.
Miss Minnie Gilbert, of Newton, visited on the hill Monday, the guest of Miss Hansome.
G. W. Beach, who graduated from Ottawa in '95, was on the hill with C. A. Burney Tuesday.
Mr. Robert McCandlers, who is at present attending the Kansas Medical College of Topeka was initiated by the Betas last Friday.
An agent for Wright, Kay & Co., was in town Tuesday and several members of fraternities improved the opportunity to buy pins.
Miss Leoti Nicholson and Mr. C. A. Burney entertained their friends last Monday night at the home of the former. Those present report a delightful time.
"The Relation of the Modern Novel to the Social Theory" was the subject of a very interesting paper which Prof. Blackmar read Friday before the Historical Seminary.
In a class "scrap" at Baker one day last week one young man had an arm broken and another a shoulder dislocated. Still foot-ball was too rough to be tolerated in the school.
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Prof. Blake has given up his Oklahoma trip.
Prof. Marvin was not able to meet his classes Tuesday.
The Utopian club had its picture taken last Saturday.
Our Billy Williamson was in Lawrence on business Tuesday.
Mr. White has been burning the grass on the campus this week.
Miss Minnie Gilbert, of Newton, is visiting Miss Agnes Hanson this week.
Last Monday was so warm that some of the boys complained of Spring-fever.
The Juniors have decided to have their promenade on the twenty-sixth of this month.
A very pleasant time was reported by the girls who attended the Y. W. C.A. party last Friday evening.
Prof. Wilcox lectures Thursday afternoon before the Greek Symposium on Excavations at Olympia.
The regular meeting of the Y. M. C. A. was held Thursday evening. Mr. Levi and Mr. Belcher were the leaders.
The Young Woman's Christian Association have arranged an especially interesting meeting for next Tuesday afternoon.
Prof. Blake took the members of his class in Sophomore Physics to the Engineering shop to explain to them the mysteries of the dynamo.
A bill permitting the Lawrence street car company to extend its street car lines through the University grounds passed the senate last Tuesday.
Prof. Miller treated his Calculus class to a quiz last Tuesday. The members of the class give the impression that they have been handled unduly rough.
Mr. Dewey a student in the Engineering department broke the record this week making cap-screws. He made nine in five hours, eight being the largest number that has ever been made in the same time by a student.
The second floor of the engineering building is so loaded with machinery that it had to be propped from below, to secure safety.
A prominent democrat in the Senior class was heard to remark upon hearing the action of the Senate on the salary bill. "I would like to take a shot at them."
Mrs. W. T. Perry, a former K. U. student, visited her Theta sisters Saturday and Sunday Misses Carrie Pampel and Clara Trout entertained in her honor Saturday night.
Prof. Palmer has organized a class in machine designs for the benefit of the Sophomore dynamos. Something practical in this line has been needed for some time.
Fred Mathews has just completed a design for a vertical milling attachment which is to be constructed and used in the Engineering shop. The design is original and promises to be very practical.
Henry Wagner who was captain of the University base-ball nine last year has been elected captain of the Abilene nine for the coming season. It is said to be one of the strongest teams in the west.
The course of lectures given by the Y. W. C. A. and the Y. M. C. A. is meeting with well merited success. Those who listened to Prof. Wilcox's second lecture, text, "Canaan and Translations of the Bible," are agreed that the hour could not have been spent to better advantage. Prof. Dunlap will follow with two lectures on the book of Job, March 17th, and 24th, at 5 o'clock in Snow Hall.
The Mozart Symphony Club rendered an excellent program in University hall Wednesday evening. The program was not varied much from that given last year. The company is composed of artists however and many of the selections are worthy of repetition. Theodore Hoch 's the very soul—and body too for that matter—of the organization and his selections on the cornet were thoroughly enjoyed by all. The company was assisted by Miss Marie Gumaer a contralto of considerable ability.
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The weather being very pleasant this week, Prof. Cowan permitted the boys of the physical culture classes to play foot ball instead of the regular gymnasium work.
One of the attractions of the Y.W.C.A.concert will be Miss Ina Few, of Kansas City. Miss Few possesses a remarkably fine mezzo-soprano voice of peculiar quality which she uses with good taste and judgment. She expects to go abroad next year to complete her musical education in Italy and will then go on the concert stage, where a promising future awaits her.
JOSEPH FARRELL.
Final Debate.
The final trial debate preliminary to the Kansas-Nebraska debate will take place on Friday evening, April 2nd. In accordance with the decision of the judges the following speakers will take part: W. A. Leighton, Thos Jackson, Adelphic Literary Society; C. M. Sharpe, F. H. Wood, Inter-Class Debating Society; W. C. Coleman, A. Gates, Kent Club.
Kent Club Debate.
The Kent club, which is composed of the law students, held the final preliminary debate Tuesday evening in music hall, to select two representatives to meet a like number from the other debating societies of the university, from whom three will be chosen to represent the University in the inter-collegiate debate with Nebraska, in May.
The question for debate was "Resolved that a system of industry, based on competition, is preferable to one based on co-operation," and was discussed by Messrs. Bolinger, Olston, and Burdick on the affirmative, and by Coleman, Gates, and Collins on the negative.
The judges were Rev. Cordley, Superintendent Smith, and Mr. Finch, who gave first place to Mr. Coleman and second to Mr. Gates. Mr. Coleman is from Labette county and is a graduate of the State Normal at Emporia, and represented that institution in '93, in the state oratorical contest. Mr. Gates is from Clay Center and was county superintendent of public instruction of Clay county.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiation.
The members of the Phi Beta Kappa society at Kansas university, who were elected a few weeks ago on account of their scholarship, were formally admitted to the society last Thursday evening at a banquet held in Library hall. The occasion was one of the most eventful in the history of the society, and there were a number of out of town members of the society present for the event. There were some speeches, and all this year's initiates were on the program to respond to toasts.
The members elected from the class of '97 were as follows: Eugene Alder, F. H. Wood, C. M. Sharpe, May Cooke, J. E. Smith, Helen Metcalf, Anna Shire, C.A.Rohrer, C.A.Katherman, Percy Parrott, Leon Flint, R.R.Price.
The new members responded to the following toasts: "The Populist," Leon Flint; "The Student's Day," C. A. Katherman; "Honesty in Examinations," Helen Metcalf; "Secondary Education in England," Percy J. Parrott; "The Lecture Bureau," R. R. Price; "Ugliness Indispensable in College Buildings," Anna Shire; "College Oratory," C. A. Rohrer; "The College Debater," F. H. Wood; "The Relation of the University to Kansas Colleges," C. M. Sharpe; "The Undergraduate at Home," J. E. Smith; "College English as She is Spoke," Eugene Alder.
The out of town members who were present at the banquet were J. A. Prescott and W. E. Higgins of Kansas City. Mo., Dr. L. M. Powell and Dr. D. E. Esterly of Topeka and W. S. Jenks of Ottawa. These gentlemen responded to informal toasts.
Following the banquet and toasts a short business session was held and a committee appointed to select a speaker to deliver the Phi Beta Kappa address during commencement week.
Already Known Outside of University Circles.
It may be of interest to the University to know that the little weekly publication of the Latin Department, Latin Notes, has already made its impression on the American philologi-
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society a few up, were nursday all. The in the number present es,and ram to
of '97. good, C. Helen Kath Price follow Flint;erman; Metland," reau;" able in College College of the sharpe; Smith; Eugene
cal world. Worthy of special note is a flattering notice which the work of Miss Martha P. Williams, of the Latin Seminary, on "The Prologue to the Satires of Persius" (Latin Notes Nos. 2, 3, and 4,) has received at the hands of the foremost Persian Scholar in America, Professor M. H. Morgan, of Harvard University. Miss Williams thus secures a modest place among those who have contributed to the study of Persius, and her name will doubtless hereafter appear in the revision of Professor Morgan's excellent "Bibliography of Persius" (Cambridge, 1894). Not only Miss Williams but the University and the Latin Department are to be congratulated.
Will Depart for Berlin.
As we are unable to obtain a new Chemistry building at the University of Kansas, the students in Chemistry are contemplating leaving for Berlin.
The Prussian government propose to build a new Chemical laboratory in Berlin at a cost of $250.000,00. The first appropriation for this is to be $40.000,00. The laboratory will accommodate 275 students, and the lecture room will seat 400.
Chemistry Notes.
Mr. Barber gave a very interesting talk before the Pharmaceutical Society last Thursday evening on "Bacteriology."
Mr. Bartow spoke before the Chemistry Seminary last Monday.
Next Monday at 5 o'clock Mr. Davis will talk before the Chemistry Seminary on the manufacture of "Butterine."
Sanitary and Applied Chemistry Class under Prof. Bailey visited the "Steam Heating Plant" last Thursday.
A special class in Toxicology for the Preparatory Medical students, has just been started by Prof. Bailey. Any one suffering from poisonous effects may do well to call upon the above class.
The Chemistry Seminary has been changed from four o'clock to five, in order to accommodate all students interested in chemistry.
A Barb Party.
A few of the Barbs, principally from the Becker and Piatt Clubs, had a very enjoyable time at Journal Hall last Saturday evening. Waltzes and two-steps interspersed with social chat and merriment gave wings to the moments and the evening quickly glided away. Those present voted the affair a success and resolved to repeat it in the near future.
Chapel Notes.
Prof. Hunter has led this week.
The general subject this week has been "Silent Influences." Monday morning attention was called to the influence of the buildings about us; Tuesday morning, that of our ordinary associates; Wednesday morning, of the lower animals; Thursday morning, of natural scenery.
Frank House sang a solo Friday morning. Prof. Hopkins will lead next week.
School of Fine Arts.
On Friday, March 19th, a number of Fine Arts students are going to Kansas City to spend the day, in order to attend the concert given by the Symphony Club with Prof. Preyer as soloist. Hall rates will be given if there are enough names handed in of those expecting to go. Miss Frederickson at Music School has charge of the names.
Mrs. Daisy Clark Perry, formerly a piano student, spent three days in Lawrence last week on her way to Kansas City.
Prof. Penny will give his illustrated lecture on Greece and Italy, next Tuesday evening March 16th, at Music Hall.
J. L. Lloyd has the finest samples of tailor made goods at the lowest price in the market. Find him in the Law Department.
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The Wrong Perpetrated by the Invention of Starched Linen.
Hereafter when experiencing the tribulations arising from the perverse nature of a high collar or a refractory pair of cuffs, I shall take grim delight in the thought that the woman who invented starched linen finally saw the error of her ways and lamented her folly on the scaffold. It is of small moment to me that the legal sanction for her death was found in the murder of Sir Thomas Overbury: on moral grounds hanging is a just recompense for the amount of misery which this Mrs. Turner entailed upon the thousands who, since the time of Elizabeth, have worn the shackles of starched linen. While there may be doubt as to whether this woman invented starch or merely introduced it into England, from her own lips we have the confession that she did evil when she set the extravagant fashion of wearing bands and cuffs plastered with yellow starch. But her repentance and ignominious death did not check the spread of the fashion; neither did the magistrates have better success although they tried to bring yellow starched linen into disrepute by making it the regalia of the hangman. Daring spirits have ventured, from time to time, to change the color and shape of collars and cuffs, but nobody has yet had the courage to take the starch out of them. W. W. D.
Alumni Notes.
Andrew Atchison '77, is Professor of Modern Languages in Park College, Parkville, Mo.
Dr. D. E. Esterly '90, has just been made a member of the Topeka Academy of Medicine and Surgery.
Mrs. Mabel Hall Templin, '96, 201 Garfield Ave. Kansas City, Mo. is visiting her parents in Lawrence.
Cornelius Elting, Law '96, has recently moved from southern Missouri to Cado, Indian Territory, where he has established a partnership with S. J. Homer, general secretary of the Choctaw nation.
H. J. Withington '95, passed through Lawrence last week on his way to Chicago. Mr.
Withington has lately been doing engineering work tor the U. S. Government at the Rock Island Arsenal.
W. W. Reno, '98, left Lawrence a few days ago for Napoleon, Ohio, where he will engage in the newspaper business. With Frank R. Whitzel he has purchased a weekly paper at that place. Lately Mr. Reno has been engaged in getting out a Kansas Blue Book, containing cuts and biographies of the members of the Legislature, with other information about the state in general. This book is now out and distributed.
The Phi Beta Banquet of last Friday night, enjoyable in all respects, was especially so in that a number of the Alumni took advantage of it to renew their acquaintance with University people. J.A.Prescott'88,and W.E.Higgins '88,came up from Kansas City,W.L.Jenks'87 from Ottawa,L.M.Powell'85,and D.E Esterley'90,from Topeka. It is always a pleasure and a profit to hear from men who have been away from college for some time. Their contact with the world adds much to their ideas and opinions.
The serious illness of his mother has necessitated the return of Frank C. Bowker '95,
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I. C. STEVENSON, Lawrence, Kansas.
from Chicago to his home in McPherson. He has been in attendance during the present year upon the Hahnemann Medical College, 2811 Cottage Grove Ave.a ho meopathic institution.
A recent letter from Frederick Liddeke'90, states that he is teaching in the Centreville High School, Centreville, California, in the immediate vicinity of the State University. Mr. Liddeke has been teaching continuously since graduation, with the exception of a year spent at Harvard, and for four years was principal of the High School at Etna Mills, California.
Among the Alumni of the University who have become editors is Edmond Buttler '83, Miles City, Montana, editor of the Stock Growers Journal, a paper devoted to the interests of the ranchmen. Upon graduation from the Yale Law School in 1885, Mr. Butler settled in Miles City and began the practice of his profession. He was married in December last to a young lady of St. Paul, Minnesota.
News From the College World.
We received the Ariel, the organ of Minnesota State University, among our exchanges this week for the first time. The paper is well edited and we welcome it among our exchanges.
Base ball and Tennis goods at Smith's News Stand.
Kentucky University has the clover leaf for its emblem. The two letters K. U. are stamped upon the leaf and it is a neat device.
A fine assortment of the latest styles in ties at the Boston Store.
Nebraska University has another fraternity, the Kappa Sigma. The new chapter has eight charter members.
You can get 10 ct tablets for 5 cts at 1027 Mass. St., if you come at once.
A central debating league has been formed between Madison, Northwestern, Chicago and Michigan.—Ariel.
GUITAR PLAYERS who are looking for a new and pleasing GUITAR SOLO will do well to take advantage of R. S. Saunders'ad in another column.
Secretary of State Olney has been offered the chair of international law at Harvard.
For Fine Tailoring
at low prices you should see J. L. Lloyd's samples. Pants from $3.00 up. Suits $12.00 up. Work promptly done and fit guaranteed Local address, 720 Ohio St.
The Seniors of Kentucky University have voted to adapt the cap and gown for class distinctions.
Go to Smith's News Stand for your canes, late periodicals, etc.
Give your shorthand and type-writing work to Miss Kate S. Soule, 1105 Mass. St.
The Board of Regents of Michigan University have voted to raise the requirements for entrance into the law school. After October 1st, 1900,the requirements will be the same as the present requirements in the literary department.
K. S. U. Bouquet,
The most delicate, fragrant and lasting perfume on the market.
For sale only at Barber Bros., Drug Store.
Students can have their negatives taken by Mrs. Shane at the Old Home gallery near the river, or by J. B. Shane at the Iron Clad on south Massachusetts street. Work will be satisfactory in either case.
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The Ariel devoted a page last week to short articles on the general theme: "How Can the University Improve?" The suggestions as a whole contain the thought that the student body must merit the opportunities afforded by the state; it must be directed by a greater earnestness of purpose and a greater sense of responsibility to the Uuiversity and the State.
Do you want a good pair of pants? Well let me tell you where to get them. Go to the
Boston Store. They insure you a perfect fit and will give you more goods for less money than any store in town. They can satisfy you in any thing, from a neck-tie to a mackintosh.
See them and save money.
A large number of gifts were made for educational purposes last year by persons whose names were withheld. By these unknown philanthropists $750,000 was given to Yale, $400,000 to Princeton and $100,000 to Harvard. The sum total of all such gifts in the country at large aggregated $1,410,000.—Ex.
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.
Robt. Edmondson will do your shoe repairing at No. 11 East Warren street.
Just what you want: those gymnasium suits sold at Smith's News stand.
A. J. Griffin will continue to supply students the coal and wood at the lowest prices.
You can buy Stationery at about your own price at 1027 Mass St. The stock MUST be sold.
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Vol. IV.
No. 7.
March 20,1897.
The Kansas University WEEKLY.
The only official and authorized weekly publication at the University of Kansas.
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Office over Woodward's Drug Store.
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Office and residence 717 Vermont St. Tele. 124.
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Office 917 Mess. Street. Telephone No. 24.
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The Kansas University Weekly.
VOL. IV.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, MARCH 20, 1897.
Editor-in-Chief.
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Literary Editor:
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HARVARD AND Michigan have recently employed the honor system in examinations with unmistakable success. Kansas University ought to follow their example and take the initiative among western schools in this matter.
THE INDOOR Meet was a success; it now remains to arrange an equally meritorious field day program.
WE NOTE that the legislature has granted permission to the Lawrence Transportation company to extend its tracks within the University campus. A street car line up Mount Oread has thus far always been one of those vague, indefinite things which the future holds enticingly forth and to which we never attain. Most people have been accustomed to think of it in the same way as they do of the arrival of the millennium or of the opening up of a royal road to knowledge. But this act of the legislature seems to mean business, and the proposed line may become an actual, concrete, reality. That will suit everybody. On with the work!
THE SENIOR class should of a right contain the intellectual leaders of the University. The members of that class should take the lead in all reforms and in all student movements. They have had the benefit of three years of college training, and if this does not make them prominent in the mental life of the institution, that training has to a considerable extent been a failure. It is gratifying to note that our present Senior class is showing a disposition to realize its responsibilities and to assume that position here which, by nature, belongs to it. We expect that class to set the example for the rest of the school to follow. Therefore it is a matter of congratulation to the class of '97 that in the local oratorical contest the first three places were taken by Seniors; and in the recent inter-class debate the two winners were both members of that class.
THE ACT of the Advisory Committee on Athletics barring all boxing events in the recent Meet was of doubtful expediency and one al-
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most without precedent in the history of college sports. The committee was well warranted in exercising its prerogative; but it might have been better for athletics and more agreeable to all concerned therewith, had the action of this advisory board been less peremptory. Instead of the absolute suppression of boxing, it should have voted prohibitory specifications in the rules regulating it. The propriety and benefits of fistic emulation are unquestioned. Boxing, manfully actuated and conducted good-naturedly, needs no defense. To be sure it affords ample opportunity for brutality and "dirty work;" and occasionally, as in one instance last year, this unfortunate opportunity is employed. But one offence does not justify the extreme measures taken by the committee. There will be foul play in any sport. If boxing, as heretofore conducted, is peculiarly open to it, let us revise the rules and rather punish the offender than black-list the sport. Even if the absolute ruling of the committee had been necessary and justifiable, it should have been made and published much sooner than it was. Men who had sedulously trained for the event were disappointed and vexed with the untimely announcement which debarred them from public contest. They felt that they had been cheated. This unpleasantness, at least, could have been avoided.
Our Legislature.
AFTER HAVING spent its allotted time in the State House at Topeka, the Kansas Legislature has adjourned, and its record being completed, has now come before the people of the State for approval or condemnation.
During the last few days of the session many appropriation bills came up for passage, among which was the University bill. The interests of this institution have had a stormy time in our legislative body this winter, and that at the last, so much was saved from the wreck, is rather remarkable, to say the least. Needing twice the amount we received last year, we are given some five thousand dollars less. True, it is not much of a step backward, but nevertheless it is a step, and a bad one. It means not an advance, nor a holding of our ground, but rather, a retreat. Over-crowded departments, and lack of room, attest the fact that we need more money. The journals of House and Senate attest the fact that we won't get it. Yet, it is rather strange that we are to receive so much. The majority of the Legislature was from the first opposed to the University, believing it to be a hot bed of aristocracy. Being ignorant of the fact that it is the poor boy who needs the State University, and not the son of wealth, whose parents can send him to the Atlantic seaboard for an education, these men were opposed to the institution. Besides, some of them were constitutionally "ag'in' book larnin'," especially of an advanced sort. Jack Cade has ever said, "Away with him! Away with him! He speaks Latin!" It was no otherwise in this instance.
The claim that the appropriation had to be reduced and salaries cut down, to lower taxation is ridiculous. To be sure it will lower taxation, but how much? The State tax in a majority of counties is less than ten per cent of the total tax. Now since the amount appropriated for the University is less than one-seventeenth of the total amount which was appropriated by the Legislature, and which must be raised by State taxes, it is easy to see how little effect the University appropriation, either reduced or increased, would have upon taxation. Surely the leading educational institution of the State should be the last of all interests to suffer. It is a significant fact that the State Penitentiary received $300,000. It is barely possible that by furthering educational interests, such amounts would not need to be devoted to penal institutions. Ignorance and crime are bedfellows.
Some Western journals are just now indulging in some long-drawn-out wail against the unpatriotic man who sends his son to Harvard instead of educating him in the West. It has even been hinted that a law should be passed prohibiting such lack of state pride. But the best way of all for helping the college man in the West, better than all nonsensical and invalid laws, is to build up the Western state university,
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making its standard as high as the standard of its Eastern competitor. Such a result will not be reached by reducing appropriations. There is much food for thought in this, O Populist, who would degrade the East and elevate the West.
It is a pitiful comparison, that of our school with the University of California. Seven millions of dollars have recently come to that institution, thirty new buildings are to be erected,
and the state appropriation has been doubled. But thanks to a merciful Providence, we are still ahead of Missouri. Whoever can find solace in that thought is welcome to it, but it is paltry comfort.
The labors of the Legislature are done, and it has been gathered to its fathers. Of its work one thing is certain, "confusion's cure lives not in these confusions." W.
Elderaqy.
Wool Gathering.
TWO-STEP IS IRRETRIEVABLY LOST.
A gentle air of stillness pervaded Buzzard's Roost. Genius, which usually flashed so brilliantly in this famous company, seemed to be burning at a low ebb. Countless ideas, waiting in vain to be caressed, floated aimlessly about in the upper air of the room, and finally went out of the window and into the world beyond. The fire burned fitfully. The air became ominously oppressive as though to warn us of some impending doom.
The door opened and Two-Step entered. As he came forward into the light of the lamp every heart in Bohemia leaped and beat against the sides of its owner. Two-Step, the careless, unheeding Two-Step, stood before us in a new suit of clothes. His hair was parted in the middle and plastered down in what Chimmie Fadden calls a "varnish part," and his face still shone from a recent scrubbing. A large, red necktie, which was faultlessly tied about a painful "choker," partly concealed the shining brilliancy of his immaculate shirt front. His shoes were polished; and to top it all, he carried in his hand a new hat of grey felt. Here, indeed, was a dire misfortune.
Grubb stood up to get a better view, and said, or rather commanded, "Where have you been?"
"Oh, just making a short call," answered the luckless Two-Step, trying to appear unconcerned. Evidently he thought that had settled the whole question, for he settled himself in a convenient chair and gazed into the fire. After a moment of stillness, in which you could hear the tick of Daub's watch, Booth burst out in a tremulous voice, with, "What is the meaning of all this? Have you become a martyr to the wiles of some heartless maiden? Are you in love?"
Two-Step fidgeted in his chair several moments before he found his voice.
"Ye—es. I'm going to get married," he jerked out timidly.
Booth could hold in no longer. He advanced to the trembling Two-Step, and with a jesture of great circumference, began:
"Two-Step, despite your shallowness, we have always taken a warm interest in you; we have seen your many faults and have forgiven them; even when you tried to smoke and couldn't. We still hoped that some day you might make a man of yourself; but now you have degenerated into a consummate ass, and all over a woman. Bah! You sha'n't go unwarned, however. Sit down!"
Thus commanded, Two-Step seated himself and Booth went on more calmly:
"Do you know, sir, what you are getting into? Do you realize what you are giving up when you link yourself to this little angel of yours? You could hardly expect to continue your associations with these good fellows here
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who have been brave enough to withstand the allurements of the fair sex. Think, man, before it is too late. Think of getting up to build fires at five in the morning. You'll have to help get breakfast, and worst of all, think of having to wipe dishes. Bah! Imagine genius wiping dishes! And then how you will be tied down! You'll have to sit around the house every night and keep burglars away, while, if you stop before the fatal step is taken, you may still come up to this cosy Roost and enjoy the society of men, my boy, men who may be famous some day. You couldn't go out anywhere but to church, and—"
But Two-Step arose, and with a look half threatening, half pitying, interrupted Booth:
"Here, Booth, you fellows are making pretty big fools of yourselves. Were you ever married? What right have you to give advice on a subject of which you don't know even the rudiments? As for you fellows, you are all right in your way, and I have enjoyed being with you; but until you know what it is to have a woman to hover about you, and be your companion, you don't know what life is, and I feel sorry for you. Suppose we can't go anywhere but to church, isn't that far better than to come up here and burn up all the money one can scrape together, in tobacco smoke? And as for wiping dishes, I'd much rather do that than spend the same amount of time hearing you fellows try to discuss poetry and art that I don't believe you know anything about. Good-bye, fellows. I may drop in and see you occasionally, but in the meantime save your advice until you have a chance to try it yourself."
With that he vanished through the door and stillness again reigned supreme in Buzzard's Roost. CYLEGICEL.
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Smoke Angel.
Smoke Angel bent low under the huge bundle of freshly laundered clothes she was taking home to her customers.
"No, honey," she murmured, brushing away a tear with her horny hand, "'pears laike it aint no yuse. I'se tried an' I'se tried, but dat
money doan' nebber seem to 'cumulate. Me an' Daddy nebber see each uder agin in dis wurld, I reckon,-an' pore Daddy misses his Angel so, I know."
Smoke Angel rested her bundle on a convenient fence, and mopped her wrinkled, black face with an old, red bandana.
"An' pore Daddy misses his Angel, I know," she repeated. Her shrivelled lips rolled back, in one broad smile, from a row of white, even teeth, and a faraway look came into her brown eyes.
“—An' pore Daddy misses his Angel, I know."
The far away look in her eyes deepened. Unconsciously, she straightened herself up to her full height. She was young again—down on the old plantation! The negroes were celebrating "ole Massa's birfday;" and the dance was in full swing. She was the belle of the crowd. She flitted here and there, swinging and swaying in perfect unison with the notes from the squeaky old "fiddle." Hers was not the rude, jerky motion of the average negro, but the lithe, undulating grace of the girls of ancient Egypt, who served the muse, Terpsichore. Her eyes were afire with the exhilarating pleasure, and her lips curled in a happy smile. It was then that he had called her "My Angel—my Smoke Angel," and—
"Daddy," she sighed.
The sun was reddening the western sky. Smoke Angel again bent beneath her burden, and trudged on to the village. Her eyes looked weary and sad.
"Ef lill' Massa wuz only here," she said "he'd holp me to fin' Daddy. Lill' Massa wuz allays so good to me an' Daddy. De good Lawd holp lill' Massa, and Daddy." Her words became incoherent, but her lips still moved, and her eyes were raised reverently towards heaven.
Smoke Angel had been a slave, a happy, contented slave, until the impending Civil War had compelled her kind old master, to sell all his property. She and her husband had been separated then,—and Daddy had been sold down the river! Then came freedom; but two
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such simple souls were unable to find each other in the turmoil and the trouble of their strange, new, independent life. Smoke Angel had not forgotten Daddy however. Year after year had rolled by. She was a shrivelled, old woman now, but Daddy was still her only thought.
Life had gone hard with her. It had been all she could do to keep soul and body together. Nieces and nephews had been left to her "tender and watchful care," and she had uncomplainingly worked all the harder to support them too. Her strength was marvelous; but the weather and unrelentless time, were beginning to have their effects upon her.
For years, she had been trying to save enough money with which to find Daddy. Old Judge Squires had laughed and said that perhaps a hundred dollars would do it. But what a big sum that was! What an immense sum!
Once, her long cherished hopes had almost reached realization. She had had ninety-one dollars and fifty-three cents in the old, cracked teapot at home! It had taken sixteen long, weary years to collect it; and all that time the rent had to be paid every month without fail, and the nephews and nieces had to be clothed comfortably, and sent to school, for Smoke Angel was firm in her determination that they should have an education.
Then, Rosalind Mary got married; and that took quite a big lump from the old teapot. Rosalind Mary had to have a pretty wedding dress with big sleeves, of course, and a little present, besides.
But now, since Rosalind Mary was married, and Tom and Moses were both at work, she could save more. Yes, her dream that had begun sixteen years ago was again nearing realization. The hundred dollars would soon be hers.
- * * * *
Who was that coming down the street? He was a poor looking sort of a man to be sure; but still, he reminded her of "Lill' Massa." Could it be?
"Oh! Bress de Lawd!" she cried, "Bress de Lawd! Massa, my lill' Massa!"
Smoke Angel peered into the man's dissipated-looking face.
Great tears of joy were rolling down her cheeks.
The man stopped still. "Who are you?" he growled, "and what do you mean,you miserable,old witch,by stopping me on the street in this way?"
"Doan' you know Angel—Smoke Angel, lill' Massa? I'se Smoke Ange!, an' I'se tryin' to fin' Daddy. Oh! Daddy misses me so, lill' Massa." Her voice died away, and the far away look came again into her eyes.
The man started on. Smoke Angel clutched his arm with both her horny hands.
"Lill' Massa," she pleaded, "Holp, holp me to fin' Daddy! Ise Smoke Angel, honey, hones' I is. An' Ise got money to fin' him wid, lill' Massa—" The man's eyes glittered.
"Why Angel," he cried, "I didn't know you. 'Pon my word! Yes, we'll find Daddy. In fact, Smoke Angel," he lowered his voice to a whisper, "I know where Daddy is right now. Just you give me the money, Mammy, and I'll send for him in a jiffy."
Smoke Angel was radiantly happy. Her eyes were beaming with joy, and her crooked, old back was almost straight once more. She hastened away, leaving the man to follow as best he could.
"Here it is, honey," she cried, meeting him at the door of her cabin, with the old, cracked teapot in her hand. "Here it is. You kin taike the mos' of it, honey, but leabe me jus' a lill' to buy a new dress; won't you? Hones' lill' Massa, I hain't had a new dress fo' seben years; an' Daddy would'n' laike to see me in this here ole thing. Now go, honey,-go! She pushed him from the door.
“By the fates!" the man muttered, as he hastened away, "It's against my principles, but I will help the simple, old thing. She's done me a good turn. I will tell her where her old man is even if it does—”
Smoke Angel went about her work as if in a dream. She had not been so happy since the dear old days on "Massa's" plantation. Life
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was so sweet. Often before, when trouble and care oppressed her, and when the future seemed utterly dark, she had wished that she might die; but now, her troubles were over. Daddy was coming!
One, two,-six weeks passed by,and still Smoke Angel was radiantly happy. Daddy would surely come!
At last, a letter came. Rosalind Mary read it for her.
"Deer Angle," it said, "Found at last. I'm at Jonesville. Kant you send your pore sick old husban enuff money to get a dokter with. Send it do not bring it. Daddy."
"Oh! Bress de Lawd!" cried Smoke Angel. "Bress de Lawd! "I'se goin' to nuss an' 'sport him dis bery day. Bress his ole heart! Jes laike him to want to sabe me de trubble o' goin' there. Bress his dear ole heart!"
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An old negro woman bent with age, trudged wearily along the dusty street of a miserable Kansas town. Her old straw bonnet was covered with a thick, green veil, and a bulky umbrella served the purpose of a cane.
"I reckon dis is de place," she said, stopping before a little unpainted hovel. "I reckon dis is de house dat station man meant."
The appetizing fragrance of ham and eggs was hovering about the place.
The old woman entered the unkept yard, and glanced in through the half-open door-way. She saw an old colored man sitting at the dinner table.
“Daddy?” she whispered, "My! How I'll 'sprise him!"
She walked boldly up to the door, and pushed it open.
There, at the table sat a fat, contented-looking negro woman, with several children,—and Daddy was at the head!
"Daddy,"lisped an ebony baby, tugging at the old man's grizzled whiskers.
"Daddy," gasped the visitor.
The air was stifling, it fairly quivered with great waves of heat. No wonder then, that the old woman tottered and fell. No wonder that
a pained, hard look settled upon her face, for the air was stifling, it fairly quivered with great waves of heat.
No wonder—but Smoke Angel was an angel indeed. E.A.H.
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The History of Modern Painting. BY RICHARD MUTHER,
Professor of Art History at the University of Breslau.
[Three Volumes.]
Professor Muther has succeeded in an Herculean task. Merely to enumerate and describe the works of the great modern painters is a labor requiring wide experience and great tact: add to this an accurate classification of the different schools, a keen insight into their relations with each other and with the past, and above all a constant recognition of what is true and great in Art, and you have a work of great value to the student.
With all its comprehensiveness there is nothing ponderous about Prof. Muther's work. On the contrary, the text is bright and interesting, and the hundreds of illustrations are themselves sufficient to hold the attention of the most indifferent from the first volume to the last.
These illustrations are for the most part rendered in the half-tone process and are inserted in the text. It is but just to say that some of them are rather blurred, which is inexcusable in this day of superior screen-work and fine printing. It requires much courage to reject a cut which is slightly defective but the complete work is marred by each one that is run in.
Volume I is divided into two subjects: "The Legacy of the Eighteenth Century," and "The Escape into the Past." This volume treats of the Classic Revival in England, Germany and France, the rise of Romanticism in these countries, and the Historical School of Belgium.
Volume II treats of "The Victory of the Moderns." Impressionism, The Japanese, Realism, Modern Landscape, are some of the chapter-heads. These are all subjects of the liveliest interest and the author praises or blames with exceedingly good judgment. It is difficult to accuse him of partiality in regard either to nationality or school, nor is there prejudice or
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lack of appreciation which so often marks the scholar of one idea.
Volume III contains "The Painters of Life" in France, Spain, Italy, England, Belgium Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Russia Germany, and America; and closes with "The New Idealists."
Jean Francois Millet and Jas. MacNeill Whistler, receive the honor of separate chapters as Leaders and Masters.
Bouguereau and many other popular idols of the present and the past are weighed in the balance and found wanting.
Altogether we have in these three volumes a work of great value not only to the Art-student but to all who recognize the need of the culture which resides in a knowledge of the world's best pictures. Ancient Painting has received much exposition at the hands of critics and scholars. We have long waited for a complete survey of the field of Modern Painting.
ALFRED HOUGHTON CLARK.
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A Dream.
The Adelphic Literary Society is not as well known among the students as it should be. Under the administration of Mr. H. G. Pope the society is doing excellent work and the meetings are not only interesting but profitable to those who attend. At last week's meeting the first volume of the Adelphic Oracle appeared and it will appear hereafter fortnightly.
We quote from it an article written by J. L. King on The Evanescent Dream of a Dreamer, in which he pleads for a larger recognition of the society especially from the faculty.
"How strange it is that, in sleep, the human mind is capable of flights of imagination far beyond those of its activity, when both body and mind are alert! What glimpses of paradise, what night-mares of Hades, what visions of loveliness, what apparitions of wickedness are caused, all by a disordered stomach!
"Last night I had the strangest dream of my life, so stange, so unlikely, that, with your permission, I will relate the substance of it; if indeed, there is any substance whatever in a dream.
"I dreamed that the Faculty had attended the last session of the Adelphic in a body. Don't laugh for 'tis only a dream! So remarkable was the circumstance, so unheard of was the proceeding, that every act is written upon the tablets of my memory: now it was in this wise. The faithful, the elect, the ever-coming saints; that is to say, the tried and true members were gathered together in bonds of fellowship, and also in dingy Music Hall for mutual edification and the settlement of all national and international differences, when the door opened and in came the faculty two by two singing: 'See the mighty host advancing, Satan leading on!" which was very appropriate, since they had secured a printer's devil to lead them. Instantly there was pandemonium in the sacred precincts. Jackson was on the floor at the time, debating, and therefore could see the door best of all. Suddenly he was heard to utter a wild yell and topple over backwards. This was on the approach of our beloved Faculty. The President of the Society began:
"O judgment, thou art fled to British beasts. And men have lost their reason!' and it was sometime before he recovered. Parks died for joy, and Lamb, that deliver in Biblical lore began: 'Lift up your heads, O ye Gates! And be ye lifted up ye everlasting walls!' Griffin fell in a faint upon the floor and is yet in a comatose condition, while Strawn saw his chance and improved it. Rising he began to welcome the Faculty, and when we left after the love feast at 12 P. M. we turned the key on him and left him still welcoming them.
"But finally order was restored and mutual congratulations were exchanged and then the program was dispensed with and we listened with rapture to the words of encouragement from our teachers. The harmony of the evening was broken but once and that by Layton, who all this time had been unconscious. Suddently springing to his feet he began:
"Shoot if you must this old gray head, but spare your country's flag she said,' then sank away into innocuous desuetude. I woke up, 'twas all a dream, but in that dream I read a prophecy."
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Locals.
Dick Rogers was in Topeka over Sunday. Mr. John Collins was in Topeka over Sunday. Revival services are being held in the Christain church.
Mr. John S. McCleary was in Leavenworth over Sunday.
Chas. Teas received a short visit from his father last Friday.
Clyde Miller went down to Ottawa last Saturday on a business trip.
Mr. R. Bright enjoyed an extended visit from his mother the past week.
LaMonte Taylor spent Saturday and Sunday at his home in Kansas City.
The truck scrapers were at work on the campus road-ways last Tuesday.
The Betas initiated Mackay, Adams, Leonard and Attwater last Saturday night.
A. Marshall, Pharmacy '99, passed the state examination on that subject at Topeka last week.
Mrs. Dana Templin, of Kansas City, has been spending the past week with parents in Lawrence.
The spring concert to be given by the Young Women's Christian Association promises to be unusually good.
Al. Marshall returned to school Monday from his home at Topeka, where he was confined a week by sickness.
Prof. Bartow and Mr. Macomb have a "Table for the Calculation of Analyses" in the last Kansas Quarterly.
The ancient custom of wearing green on St. Patrick's day was duly observed by quite a number of student sympathizers.
The Lorelei quartet sang at the Young Women's meeting last Tuesday afternoon. An unusually interesting meeting was held.
The Medical Society of the University held an interesting meeting Saturday evening at the home of Mr. G. W. Stevens on Tennessee street. Talks and experiments upon hypnotism made the meeting a very profitable one.
Notwithstanding the brutality of the pugilistic contest recently held at Carson, quite a good deal of interest was manifested by the students.
The map of Lawrence and vicinity, as compiled by the Peripatets, is almost completed, and it will be seen in the WEEKLY bulletin board.
H. E. Steele has returned to school after quite an extended absence. He has been at his home in Wichita, where his mother has been quite ill.
M. J. Stichel, editor of the Baker Orange, and also head of the firm of Stichel & Co., stationers in Baldwin, visited on the hill Friday with friends.
Will Walker was on the hill Monday visiting old friends. He is now employed as draftsman by the Belt Line of Kansas City. "Sal" is looking well.
An informal reception was tendered the young men of the University Y. M. C. A. by Prof. and Mrs. Hopkins Saturday evening. A very delightful time was had.
Prof. Dunlap gave the first of a series of lectures on Job Wednesday afternoon in his lecture room before an appreciative audience. This course of lectures is one of a series now being given under the auspices of the Young Men and Young Women's Christian Associations. The second lecture will be given next Wednesday at five in the same room.
Last Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Sterling received at their home the Dickinson county students now attending the University. Prof. Sterling read a paper on "Dickinson County and the University," which showed that over one hundred students from this county have pursued work at the University, and twenty of them have received diplomas. An organization
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was then perfected, called the "Dickinson County Colony," of which C. C. Wick was elected president. The purpose of the organization is primarily to promote the interests of the University at home. This is the first organization of its kind and much good is expected to result from it.
Prof. Marvin has just received an invitation to read a paper on Sanitary Engineering before the International Congress of Medicine which will convene in Moscow, Russia, this summer. More exactly speaking the society which will meet is the fourteenth section of Hygiene. This society is composed of the greatest doctors and scientists of the world and an invitation to speak before it is no small honor.
Music Hall-25 cents—March 23—Tuesday. Soprano, Miss Ina Few, of Kansas City. All the professors in music school will take part. The Schumann Club will make their first appearance (chorus of 16 men). Mr. Ed. Farrell, banjo solo.
Miss J. Abbie Clark, Violinist.
Everyone will be glad to hear that the managers of the Y.W.C.A.concert have succeeded in securing Miss J. Abbie Clark, of Junction City, for their concert on Tuesday night. Miss Clark visited in Lawrence two years ago and delighted her friends with her charming personality and exquisite handling of the violin. At the Chicago Conservatory of Music she won the scholarship diamond medal, and was graduated with the highest honors. For two consecutive years she has won the medal in the Hutchinson contest. Many towns in Kansas and elsewhere have been delighted with her music.
School of Fine Arts.
There will be a recital at Music Hall March 24, at 4:15 p. m.
The Seniors are deciding upon the dates for their graduating recitals.
Over twenty-five went to Kansas City to study orchestra and to hear Professor Preyer
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play. Seats in the boxes were given to the students from Lawrence.
A date has been made with Mrs. Johnson, the renowned oratorio soloist, to be in Lawrence March 31. This will be one of the attractions of the music course tickets.
The class in orchestration was favored last Wednesday with a bassoon solo by Mr. Bell, of Kansas City. Mr. Bell, of Lawrence, talked on "wind instruments." Mr. Atwater made a reputation as a flute player.
The Euterpe club spent a very pleasant and profitable afternoon recently with Miss Lapham. The meetings held at homes, instead of Music Hall, prove to be an improvement. Those taking part on the pleasing program were Misses Pampell, Wiedemann, Miller, Winnek, McShea and Mr. Marshall.
The students under Prof. Preyer feeling he needed a rest before he played for the Symphony club at Kansas City, and wishing him great success, also knowing his time was more than full, decided to make him a gift of a week free from lessons. So the piano students are taking a vacation on their own authority. Prof. Preyer acknowledged this kindness by a very appreciative letter, which was read before the students. Such a gift brings teacher and pupils nearer together.
Tuesday evening at Music Hall, Professor Penny delivered his fifth illustrated lecture to his class studying "History of Music," and a large number of their invited friends. This class is taking up the interesting subject "Fine Arts in Greece and Italy." This lecture on Greece and Italy, based on observations of Prof. Penny while there last summer was indeed very interesting and helpful. The students feel they have a clearer conception of conditions in these countries that have influenced fine arts. He also spoke of Sicily, where he spent some time. It was remarked that he accomplished very much considering his limited stay in these places. The hearty appreciation of the lecture was expressed by the class and audience at the close. Prof. Penny should feel repaid.
Science Notes,
Friday Evening, Dr. Williston gave a lecture in Atchison on the "Brain."
The Natural History Journal Club met Wednesday evening. The following program was given: Die Keimung der Cocosmuss, (Berichte der Deutschen Botanischen Gesellschaft) Mr. Sterling, and a review of Dr. Wilson's paper on The Cell in Development and Inheritance by Mr. McClung.
The honorary fraternity of Sigma Xi met last Monday at the residence of Prof. Williston.A short business meeting was held in which Miss Grow was elected to the membership of the society, afterwards Prof. Williston gave a paper on "Man, Past and Present."
Pharmacy Notes.
The Chemistry Department has just received a gas compressor from New Pork. It is to be used more especially for compressing oxygen, for oxyhydrogen blow pipes.
On account of the great amount of smoke and fumes that are generated in the basement of the Chemistry Building the students doing work in gas and air analysis are compelled to shut themselves up in one of the little rooms in the basement of the main building. It is a pity that none of the members of the ways and means committee of the legislature, have sons doing work in the chemistry department at the University of Kansas. If they did have sons here they would soon realize the great need of a new building, not only for the sake of doing better work, but also for the general health of the students.
Last Monday Mr. Davis gave a talk before the Chemical Seminary on the manufacture of "Butterine." He explained the various steps in its manufacture, and also presented some interesting samples. Many members of the class in Applied and Sanitary Chemistry took advantage of this lecture.
The class in Quantitative Chemistry have adopted Talbot's book on Quantitative Analysis. Dr. Talbot is a professor of Chemistry in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
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and his work on Quantitative Chemistry is considered one of the best in this country.
There will be a very large class in Elementary Chemistry beginning after vacation, and as the lecture room is so small and is used by so many different classes the outlook is that Prof. Bailey will have to lecture in the open air, out in some part of the campus.
Messrs Richte & Co., of Philadelphia, have offered a prize of a finely bound copy of Vol. I of the "Digest of Physical Tests," to be given for the best class record made by a Junior Engineer in Resistance of Materials and for best results obtained in the Testing Laboratory. The "Digest" contains discussions and results of the latest investigations into the physical properties of materials.
Not very many students in the Arts know what is the function of the little stone building which stands to the south of the Physics building. A Junior wandered over there one day this week and made the discovery, and he is anxious to impart his knowledge. The building contains a large coil of steam pipes and a fan run by a motor enclosed in a large iron plate box. The fan revolving drives the hot air from the steam pipes into an air shaft which leads to the Physics building, thus heating it. The system is known as the Sturtevant heating system.
Chapel Notes.
Rev. J. L. Parsons of St. Louis has officiated this week.
The subject of Monday morning's talk was the sharpening of the faculties by a college course; of Tuesday morning's, the need of breadth of culture; of Wednesday's, the large amount and value of training men get out of school; of Thursday's, the duties and love we owe our parents and relatives.
Prof. Holmes will lead next week.
Base Ball.
The season approaches when the University base ball team should begin to practice for the
Spring games. In the pursuit of other athletic interests the students have not given the base ball team the support which it deserves. Perhaps the attacks sometimes made on modern college athletics are to a certain extent due to the fact that the tendency of athletic interest and enthusiasm is towards centralization upon one sport. The support of athletic organizations should be a matter of college pride and interest, and should not abate with the closing of the foot ball season. The prospects for a team this year are unusually bright. There is an abundance of excellent material, and sharp rivalry among the candidates for places on the team. There are a few who always encourage and support base-ball; but what is desired and what has been lacking heretofore is the unqualified support of the student body.
Athletic Notes.
The third annual Indoor Meet of the University Athletic Association was held at the rink, Friday evening March 12th.
The meet was under the management of E. E.Voigts, Mgr.Track Athletics, and under direction of J.C.Sanderson, captain of track athletics. The Judges were Harry Lyman, of Topeka, Hector Cowan and Archie Hogg of the University.
Quite early in the evening the galleries were filled with an enthusiastic crowd of ex-foot-ball "rooters" and base-ball "fans" who seemed to rejoice in the return to their native element, while a plentiful sprinkling of bright colors and brighter eyes told of the presence of the "physical culture girl" eager to cheer her favorite on to victory. By the time the first event was called several hundred people were present.
The program was executed smoothly and proved very interesting. For perhaps sufficient reasons the boxing or sparring events were thrown out, in consequence a greater interest was given to the wrestling contests, some exceedingly clever work being shown in the middle and light weight events.
Sanderson who won the "Cowan Medal" last year again demonstrated his ability as the
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best all-round athlete in the University. The events resulted as follows:
In the feather weight wrestling Swayze was thrown by McGee and by Shoemaker. In the final Shoemaker threw McGee, winning the event.
The running high jump was won by Sanderson, at 5 feet 2 inches with Carroll second and Rench third.
Lee won on the horizontal bar, with Pope second, and Stanley third.
Sanderson won the standing high jump at 4ft. 9 in. Rench was second and Carroll third.
The light weight wrestling was one of the best events of the Meet. Reed won from Northup in the second trial, the first being declared a draw. Reed then went against Hudson in the final and the first down was given to Hudson, but it was agreed to wrestle the bout over again, the second and third down and the event being won by Reed. Both men were in fairly good condition and the contest was a spirited one.
In the ball pitcher's contest Peters was first, Stanley second.
Sanderson won the hitch and kick, at 9 ft. $ 1 1 \frac{1}{2} $ inches, breaking the former University record by 2 inches.
The middle weight wrestling was the most scientific wrestling event of the evening. Both defensive and offensive work was exceptionally good. In the preliminary Emly threw Stewart and Stewart threw Snider. In the final Emly won the fall and the event from Stewart.
Pope won the parallel bar work with McGee second.
The shot put was won by Anderson, the distance being 29 ft. $ 8 \frac{1}{2} $ inches.
All kinds of ties at the Boston Store.
Alumni Notes.
P. W. Cress, also of the class of '93, is a lawyer at Perry, Oklahoma.
Frank Prentiss '84, is now located at Canon City, Colorado, in the drug business.
F. J. Lange is teaching at Elgin, Illinois this year. His work is mostly in German.
Fred Lutz '93, is with the law firm of Ellis & Burnham, in Beloit, but expects to soon engage in business for himself.
Sherman A. Harvey '89, who has been clerk of the court of Douglas County for two terms is now doing post-graduate work in the University.
The present makes the third year for Miss Josie Wilson in the Cawker City High School. She has been unusually successful in high school work.
A recent letter from Sydney Phillips '89, states that he is now farming at Fairview, Kan. Mr. Phillips was for a long time manager of the Telephone Exchange in Lawrence.
Irving H. Morse '91, who recently returned to Kansas long enough to be married, is now back at Burnside, Louisiana, at work as a sugar chemist.
Katherine Merrill, assistant professor of English Language and Literature, at the University of Illinois, may do advanced work at one of the Eastern Universities next year.
The local papers announce the formation of a new law partnership consisting of F. H. Kellogg, J. F. Craig, and a Topeka lawyer. The firm will do business at McAlister, I. T. Kellogg and Craig are both '91 men, and since graduation have been practicing law, the former at Oklahoma City, the latter at Wichita.
W. M. Raymond '93, is spending a few weeks at his home west of Lawrence. Mr.
We will show a good line of AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. Spring Boots and Shoes.
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Raymond has been connected with the Kansas City Gazette for some time, but has quit the newspaper work for the present.
The House Across the Way.
During my early school days, my window faced a spacious, handsome house in which dwelt a college professor of wondrous learning. When I first became the professor's neighbor, I would sit at times looking at his house while I thought how happy a man must be when he is so well supplied with the comforts of life.
During one of these meditative intervals I was aroused by the sound of a shrill feminine voice. I started up and listened. Could it be possible that, even in this home, temper could be displayed, or quarrels take place? The possessor of the shrill voice was evidently excited. For fully two minutes she spoke uninterruptedly in a high key. Then there was an audible thump, a masculine mumble, a hurried opening and shutting of doors, a quick movement of feet, and a reopening of the argument by the shrill voice. The words were now distinguishable. "Your forgetfulness is unbearable, I tell you! To think of a man putting his feet into the best chair in the parlor, and that too when his shoes are covered with mud! I'll teach you some practical common-sense-philosophy if it takes me till doomsday." Another slamming of doors. The professor appeared on the front porch. He wore his usual air of dignity and his spirits seemed calm and unruffled. He looked at the sky, sighed, walked to the front gate, came back and incidentally scraped his shoes and wiped them carefully on the mat before re-entering the house. In the meantime, I could hear his wife sizzling to herself as does a teakettle when it gets warm and can't help showing it.
This was but the beginning. What I subsequently saw and heard from my window proved to me that the professor's home life was anything but an ideal one, and I devoutly wished that the learned old man might, by means of some mathematical device send his wife spinning out into space upon a parabola,
for I knew that "then and not till then" could he and his feet be happy when at home.
L. C. G.
A Valuable Discovery.
Mr. Cady has made a very valuable discovery. This is a rapid or accurate method for the determination of iron in ores or other compounds.
It is a modification of the permanganate process, with which chemists are familiar. For a long time they have been attempting to devise a method for the determination of iron in a hydrochloric acid solution, but heretofore no practical rapid method has been devised.
When you hear of "cheap clothing made to your measure" you can more than suspect that it was made out of town. Why?—because of its cheap appearance—a blaeksmith can shoe a horse but you can hardly expect him to make the harness. It requires a practical tailor to measure and fit a garment. We are not given to telling tales out of school, but Eastern Tailor made(?) suits are not in it any more. Our stock is the largest ever brought to this City, and our prices the lowest.
We make Suits from $12.00 to $45.00 Pants $3.00 to $15.00 J. J. KUNKEL.
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Notes From the College World.
Football "benefits" are becoming popular in college circles.
Yale has nine of last year's baseball team in championship games. -Ex.
A college song book containing Yale Glee Club songs has recently been published.
The dramatic club of Minnesota University presented "The Rivals" on March 1st.
Forty candidates have applied for positions on the Wisconsin University baseball team.
Hereafter Cornell will confer but the single degree of A. B. to students completing the four year course.
There are 246 Yale men holding professorships in American colleges. Thirty-four of these have positions at Yale. - Ex.
Mr. C. F. Bell, of the Colorado University, represents Colorado in the interstate contest to be held at Columbia, Mo., next May.
The Freshman and Sophomore classes at Ann Arbor have held an indoor meet. The Sophomores won the contest by a score of 32 to 21.
The Oberlin Review from Oberlin College, Ohio and The Daily Cardinal from Wisconsin University are among our new exchanges.
The young ladies of Michigan University have shown their interest in athletics by holding an indoor meet. A banner was awarded to the victorious team.
Ex-Secretary of State Olney has declined the chair of International Law at Harvard, offered him by President Elliott. He will practice law in Boston. U.of M.Daily.
California University students rejoice in the fact that they can train out-of-doors throughout the whole year while eastern athletic associations are compelled to hold indoor meets.
A Summer School of Law will be held by the University of Michigan next summer. The course will last eight weeks and is designed especially for those preparing for examinations for admission to the bar and also for those who desire a knowledge of law as a part of their general education.
A movement is on foot in Minnesota University to honor debating teams who defeat other colleges by printing their debates in form at the expense of the University.—S. U. I. Quill.
The Seniors of Michigan University are having their measurements taken for caps and gowns. The Daily suggests that the custom has not been very generally adopted heretofore but hopes that more will show their approval by wearing them this year.
The Yale-Harvard debate to be held on March 26 will be on the subject; "Resolved, That the United States should adopt definitely the single gold standard and should decline to enter a bimetallic league even if Great Britain, France and Germany should be willing to enter such a league."
There are now ten daily college publications in the United States. They are the following: Cornell Sun, The Pennsylvanian, The Yale News, The Daily Palo Alto, The Harvard Crimson, The Princetonian, The Brown Herald, The Daily Cardinal, (Wisconsin University,) The U.of M.Daily, and the College Spirit.
A bill has been introduced into the Nebraska legislature the object of which is to abolish all Greek letter fraternities in the state university. Should it pass no one will be permitted the privileges of the institution if he becomes a member of any such fraternity. A similiar bill has been introduced into the South Carolina legislature and has now passed its second reading.
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The Bicycle Store at 1025 Mass. street is now open to do all kinds of repairing. Students will find this a good place to inflate tires free of charge. No trouble, no waste of time The air tank stands on the sidewalk. All wheelmen are welcome.
The latest styles, shapes and colors in spring hats at the Boston Store.
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at low prices you should see J. L. Lloyd's samples. Pants from $3.00 up. Suits $12.00 up. Work promptly done and fit guaranteed Local address, 720 Ohio St.
See the spring stock of goods at the Boston Store.
Copying on typewriter, M. F. Laycock.
Go to Smith's News Stand for your canes, late periodicals, etc.
Give your shorthand and type-writing work to Miss Kate S. Soule, 1105 Mass. St.
Light pants for spring wear. Just your fit and just what you want. Boston Store.
Base ball and Tennis goods at Smith's News Stand.
A fine assortment of the latest styles in ties at the Boston Store.
You can get 10 ct tablets for 5 cts at 1027 Mass. St., if you come at once.
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.
FRIDAY, MARCH 26. ILLUSTRATED LECTURES BY PROF. DYCHE.
Students Matinee,
"WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HAUNTS." 150 Stereopticon Views.
Evening Lecture,
"CAMP-FIRES OF A NATURALIST IN ALASKA." 125 Stereopticon Views.
Which?
The sorrow of all the weary world
Is never so dark and wide
That you cannot swell with the drip of a tear,
The sob of its groaning tide.
And the shoreless wastes of the world's great woe Are never so vast and gray That you cannot lighten their aching moan With soothing one pain away.—Ara.
Robt. Edmondson will do your shoe repairing at No. 11 East Warren street.
Just what you want: those gymnasium suits sold at Smith's News stand.
A. J. Griffin will continue to supply students the coal and wood at the lowest prices.
You can buy Stationery at about your own price at 1027 Mass St. The stock MUST be sold.
K. S. U. Bouquet,
The most delicate, fragrant and lasting perfume on the market.
For sale only at Barber Bros., Drug Store.
Spring hats at the Boston Store.
Students can have their negatives taken by Mrs.Shane at the Old Home gallery near the river, or by J.B.Shane at the Iron Clad on south Massachusetts street. Work will be satisfactory in either case.
Cause your best girl to smile by wearing one of those handsome ties sold at the Boston Store.
See the spring stock of goods at the Boston Store.
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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, MARCH 27, 1897.
VOL. IV.
Editor-in-Chief.
HAROLD W. SMITH,
Associate:
RICHARD R. PRICE.
Literary Editor WALTER H. SANFORD.
L. HEIL, ETHEL HICKEY,
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Official Organ of the Kansas College Press Association.
Entered at the Lawrence postoffice as second class matter.
UNIVERSITY MEN again figure in politics. At the recent primaries we held the balance of power. Professor Blackmar was renominated for the school board, and Professor Olin is his opponent.
THERE OUGHT to be a sidewalk, of a temporary nature at least, between the main building and the physics building. The latter is easily accessible during cold or dry weather, but soon the spring rains will render paths and drives impassable to pedestrians.
THE CUSTOM of inter-class base ball was successfully revived last year. It now behooves us to arrange such games and to begin practice for the ensuing season. Class captains should see to the organizing of efficient teams. Class athletic contest often brings out, for regular university teams, material which otherwise might have remained undiscovered.
THE Few Yale students who sent best wishes to Corbett previous to his fight with Fitzsimmons incurred deserved reprimand for their presumption in misrepresenting college opinion on prize fighting. Although Yale overdoes athletics, she has never sanctioned the prize fight; and the recent action of some of her undergraduates regarding the Carson City contest was imprudent and disloyal.
At the last convention of the College Press Association a resolution was introduced to petition the faculties of the various educational institutions represented at the meeting for fuller support of college journalism. It was suggested and voted that a certain amount of work on a college paper ought to be credited as a full term study in literary courses. No one would question the justness of a petition to such effect, but any one can see that the granting of the same involves impracticabilities. The amount of newspaper work equivalent to a full study must be exactly determined. The press convention came to a very ambiguous conclusion on this point; it specified clearly enough on a
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time basis; but on the basis of quantity and quality of requisite matter its decision was equivocal. It would be an obvious unfairness to give credit for a full study to an assistant local editor for a single term's service in that capacity. Thus, it would be very difficult to derive a rule for expressing paper work in terms of regular class work.
However, the proposed scheme, if adopted, might be productive of benefits to college journalism. If our faculty will consent to credit in the manner suggested, every inch of matter that is submitted for publication, we will agree to furnish material for a daily, a weekly and a monthly. Perhaps the institution of a beneficial system of crediting paper work is practicable: it must needs be intricate.
THE SENIOR class has decided to adopt the cap and gown for its public appearance as a class during Commencement. This decision has been hailed with approval and commendation by all. The iconoclastic spirit of this practical age has driven out almost all the old-fashioned usages and ceremonials of graduation time, and has deprived that period of a great deal of its attraction and interest. A return, therefore, to such a quaint and charming custom as this is to be welcomed. There is a peculiar charm in the sight of the Seniors moving about in their scholastic robes, and there is no doubt that such a costume gives added dignity to the occasion. It will probably bring up in the minds of the professors sweet memories of their own undergraduate days. Moreover the cap and gown will enable people to know who are the Seniors during the various exercises incidental to Commencement week. This is a desideratum which thus far it has been impossible to obtain. Any mark then which will distinguish the Senior is to be commended. The cap and gown combines all the above mentioned good qualities.
THE SEMI-PRELIMINARY contests for the Kansas-Nebraska Debate have now all been held and nothing further remains but the final preliminary on April 2. At this debate will be
chosen our three representatives for the great forensic contest between us and Nebraska. At this contest will be the opportunity for all our students to show their interest in debating and their loyalty to the University. The hall should be crowded with enthusiastic students. There are a number of reasons why there should be a full attendance. The program will undoubtedly be an excellent one. The six men who are to take part are the pick of their respective literary organizations, and are, therefore, supposed to be the best in their line which the institution can produce. From all accounts they are very evenly matched, and a close and interesting contest may be expected. Besides, this is the only way to encourage our representatives to put forth their strongest efforts in the inter-state debate. The interest thus far in the preliminary debates has been greater than ever before, and this should be continued to the end. We suffered defeat last year, and this year we must retrieve our fortunes. After our continual failures in state oratorical contests it has always been our claim that debating and not oratory was our forte. Now is our chance to prove this, and by winning over Nebraska to compensate for our ill-success in oratory. A victory on the platform in the spring would be a fitting sequel to the victory on the "gridiron" in the fall. This can only be accomplished by the united effort and support of the school.
The Wrong Spirit.
"It is unfortunately true that there does not exist among the colleges in America that generosity of spirit which distinguishes the English Universities. The spirit which colleges have for one another is invariably expressed in whatever they have in common. Thus one naturally looks to athletics, which is the chief meetingground of colleges, for the expression of intercollegiate spirit.
In the long course of years that Oxford and Cambridge have met in athletic contests, they have never had a dispute of any kind. Their athletics are altogether free from the secrecy which is so common among American colleges
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Their crews do not row time trials under cover of darkness, nor do their foot-ball teams practice behind closed fences. Enjoying sport for sport's sake, they are never led by the desire to win to employ a questionable means of winning. No one ever heard of Oxford or Cambridge allowing a man who was ineligible to play on one of their teams.
Turning from England to America, one finds a very different spirit existing among the colleges. Each college seems jealous of its rivals, lest it may be beaten in athletic contests or overreached in diplomacy. The inevitable consequence of this jealousy is a continual bickering, which is unbecoming of sportsmen and gentlemen. The truth of this is proved by a glance at the history of athletics for the past two or three years. Harvard and Yale, quarrelling over a comparatively trivial matter two years ago, have only just succeeded in arranging their differences. Princeton and Yale, alleging unfairness of play on Pennsylvania's part, have refused to meet that college in any branch of athletics for three years. This spirit of distrust not only has an injurious effect upon the smaller colleges, but it is reflected in the preparatory schools.
Obviously this sort of spirit is all wrong. It is bound to produce an unhealthy rivalry in athletics. No matter what eligibility rules colleges may draw up, no matter how many agreements they may make with one another, the rivalry between them will be unhealthy. Cure the spirit, and the rivalry will become wholesome immediately. With the proper spirit there would scarcely be any need of eligibility rules.
Placing an ineligible player on a team, practicing in secret, and all other unpleasant features of American college athletics would disappear."
Lilgraqy.
In the French Quarter of New Orleans.
It was such a beautiful, old place. I knew it must be so, from the very day when first I saw Madame Laronne. She had such an atmosphere of peace and content, of gentleness and dignity about her. Even the amber colored rufles of lace at the wrists of her black silk gown seemed to mark the gentle, old lady's individuality. She was far above and beyond us. She was living in a world all her own—a world made beautiful by sorrow and suffering.
I was always a lonely child. I used to sit by the sunny south window, and think and think. My thoughts were my only companions. That was the reason such a bond of sympathy existed between Madam Laronne and myself. Someway, I felt it even then, but now I know it.
"Child," she said to me one day, laying her jewelled hand upon my head. "Child, you must come to my home. We need each other, you and I. I will send Norah for you, child."
My heart leaped for joy. I thought the greatest happiness of my life had come. All my listlessness was gone. I danced and sung. It was only by a great effort that I could restrain my impatience; and every morning I donned my little cap and coat and waited in the dark, lonely hall for Black Norah to come for me.
Many days I waited; but at last, the bell rang, and I knew Norah had come. We started out together down the broad, glaring street; for many blocks we walked, turning and twisting through a labyrinth of narrow streets until I should have been completely and hopelessly lost, had it not been for Norah.
The crowd became thicker. Great, sinewy Mexicans with their broad, flapping hats and their gorgeous colors, crowded and jostled us. The dark-eyed, olive-skinned Creoles glided swiftly by. Contented looking negroes lounged on every side, while happy, care-for-naught
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picaninnies darted hither and thither. Here and there we met an impatient Northerner, hastening along as if eager to be out of the hot, jostling crowd. "Yanks," I heard Norah mutter, but I knew not what "Yanks" were. Venders were crying their wares on every side—the Sicilian fisherman, the Spanish fruiterer, the negro, the quadroon, and the Creole, all in high-pitched but rarely disagreeable voices.
We passed as rapidly as possible through the narrow street, with its low, rambling buildings, and its plain little shops, and turning several abrupt corners, paused at last before a huge bronze gate set in the high wall which surrounded one of the oldest houses in that quarter.
Even before I neared the gate, I felt that Madame Laronne lived within.
Norah pressed a little bell in the side of the wall and before long, the gate swung open, and we entered a large garden. Stately palms waived their branches in the breeze, and the magnolias exhaled an odorous perfume from their creamy heads. A jasmine climbed along the rough stone wall, and festooned its graceful clusters over every available crack and crevice. A carpet of short, thick, velvety grass; and that was all. Simplicity, quiet, elegance, characterized the whole scene. Now, I was absolutely sure that Madam Laronne lived here.
Entering the great doorway, we passed through a broad, dimly-lighted hall, to the long, lofty drawing room. The room showed what had been luxurious elegance, but every piece of furniture, every ornament, the very pictures on the walls were of another age. The ancient wood work, and the faded tapestries showed time, not wear. The silver-wrought chandeliers held wax candles under their shades; rare portraits of soldiers and cavaliers in full dress, and ladies in Watteau gowns, gazed down out of their forgotten-era frames; there was no carpet, and the polished floor, black with age and oil, had its bareness relieved at intervals, by heavy rugs. The system of decoration here was of a century gone by.
And so was the sole occupant of the room; for Madam Laronne stood by one of the wide
windows through which floated the heavy, semitropical odors from the garden below.
"Come here, my child," she said, "come here." In her hand she held an ivory miniature of a man—a young man, with a noble countenance, and steady, unwavering eyes.
"Child," she murmured, "He was your grandfather, and I—I might—have been your grandmother." Her eyes looked troubled, but her face was that of a saint.
And that is the reason Madam Laronne is so sweet and beautiful, so different from us all; I felt it even then, but I know it now.
ETHEL AILENE HICKEY.
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About His Fraternity Pin.
"Well, good-night!" said Polly dimpling from the doorway. "It's a pity you have to go so early."
"I don't," said I.
"Why do you do it then? asked Polly looking innocent. Polly is singularly charming when she looks innocent so I considered the matter a moment and then took off my overcoat.
"I never really intended to go, you know," I said. "I was merely waiting for those young donkeys to amble off."
But Polly had been seized with a sudden fit of coughing and started to the dining room presumably to get some water. I was not particularly thirsty but I had a reason for going out into the dining room since Polly was so anxious to get there, so I walked in ahead. As I expected, my fraternity pin lay on the mantelpiece. Polly grasped for it but I was beforehand and put it in my pocket.
"Oh-h!" said she pleadingly.
"Well?" said I.
We looked at each other a moment, then Polly dimpled in that distracting way of hers.
"They're such nice fellows!" she said.
I didn't see how that had anything to do with it.
"But I didn't want to queer myself with them," said Polly.
"Very well," I said, a trifle abruptly. I must confess that I was ruffled, —decidedly so.
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But they were such young puppies, those just departed callers of hers.
"But you're a nice fellow, too," said Polly. This was bare-faced flattery and meant that she was not sure of her position.
"And I didn't want to queer myself with you," she went on.
She looked up at me with one of her little mischievous looks, but I refused to smile. I pulled my frat. pin out of my pocket and began to fasten it on my vest.
"You see I'm right, don't you?" persisted Polly.
"Oh yes. Of course. Certainly", said I.
“Oh yes. Of course. Certainly”，said I. "Well, then，—” said Polly，“be a good boy," and she stretched towards me a pink palm.
I finished fastening the pin and thrust my hands into my pockets.
“When Miss Beatrice Sheridan had my pin,—” I began, watching the pink palm. But I got no farther.
"Beatrice never had your pin!" said Polly with a startled angry little gasp.
"Of course you would know." I said quietly. "As I was saying, when Miss Sheridan had my pin she wore it. I never found it on mantle-pieces there."
"Beatrice never had your pin," repeated Polly defiantly. Then she drew a quick little breath. "You told me that I was the only girl—"
"Oh, I may have been lying!" I said cheerfully.
My spirits rose again; till Polly looked up suddenly with a smile.
"Come into the parlor," she said, "and I'll sing you my new song."
"I am incorruptible," I said warning, "I never took a bribe."
Now Polly has a pair of white hands that it is pleasant to watch dancing over the piano keys, and her profile has the clearness and purity of a Burne-Jones head. So I took the easychair.
But Polly only laughed and I followed her into the parlor.
"Will you have the sofa or easy chair?" asked my Lady.
Polly sang me the new song, which I didn't like and said so. Then she began and went through my favorites without a pause except occasionally to turn the sheets of the music.
At last she glided into some familiar chords and sang with a quick glance and dimple at me,
"Take back the pin that thou gavest What is its meaning to me—"
then she laughed and turned about on the stool with conversational attitude.
I leaned back in my chair and put my finger tips together.
“Why,” said I reflectively, "why does a girl like to wear a man's fraternity pin?"
"Yes," I said. Mine was old style and never had been called a beauty anyhow.
Polly contracted her brows a little and boomed a bass key with an abstracted finger. "Well," she said, "sometimes it's because she likes the man, sometimes its because she likes the frat. Then some pins are pretty you know."
Polly laughed a little. "But principally there are the other girls," she said.
"I don't understand," said I.
"You're very stupid this evening," remonstrated Polly. "But oftener its the other girl."
"Oh!" I said, "Miss Sheridan."
"I beg your pardon, Mr. Packard," said Polly coldly.
"But isn't it?" said I.
"You have no right to insinuate—" said Polly.
“No more I have,” returned I readily,
“But—”
"Are you going to the Indoor Meet?" said Polly turning to her music.
“That will do as well as anything” said I, "but in this case—"
"You are not the only Chi Phi, Mr. Packard," observed Polly irrelevantly.
"No," I rejoined.
"Nor the handsomest."
"Granted."
"You are very lazy."
"I am," I admitted.
“And you are beginning to be—”
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"Hush!" I said clapping my hand to the top of my head.
"I was going to say 'blasé'," said Polly twinkling.
“Oh!" I said, recovering my composure, "go on."
"And," Polly continued, 'there are other fraternities."
“Perhaps—.” said I.
"Well?" said Polly.
"I think I begin to see," said I. "Sometimes there are other men."
"There are," said Polly.
"Who is going to take you to the Indoor Meet?" I asked. I rather demanded it in fact.
"Do you know that it is very late, Mr. Packard?" suggested Polly.
"I am going presently," I said. "Is he a Delt?"
Miss Polly was picking up her music and did not answer.
"It is Harvey Rowell," I observed to the lamp.
"Well?" said Polly.
"Do you intend to wear his Delt pin?" I asked frowning.
"How can I tell—now?" said Polly.
"Will you wear my pin?" I demanded.
"Well really,Mr. Packard," said Polly dusting her hands daintily, "Do you think it would be good policy—under the circumstances?"
I took off my pin and fastened it on her dress. "You can wear it or not as you please," said I, "but—won't you?"
Then I went out to get on my overcoat. Polly came to the door to watch me. "Mr. Packard," she said presently, "when Beatrice did your pin who was the nicest Delt?" I don't say anything. I couldn't-for reasons usually a very truthful individual and the circumstances I thought that silence t. Polly watched me a moment.
"Did she ever have it,Mr. Packard?" she asked.
She was facing me with the sternness of a judge but her mouth twitched and one dimple peeped out a moment while I looked at her.
I took up my hat.
"Did she?" Polly insisted.
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"No," I said grumpily,—"good-night."
The House Across the Way.
Squawk, squawk, squawk! then a violent fluttering of wings. These were the sounds that floated through my partially open window about midnight not long since, as I sat vainly endeavoring to prepare a satisfactory exercise which was due in the Advanced English Composition Class the following morning at eight o'clock. Of course my curoosity was aroused. Hastily turning down the light, I stepped quickly to the window, pulled the curtain aside, and looked out. The heavy clouds that, earlier in the evening had appeared to be a single dome of blackness, had broken, and the segments were floating in a sea of silvery moonlight. The moon just at that instant, broke from behind one of these dark, floating islands, and lighted up an interesting scene. In the back yard to a small house about forty yards distant, a tall ungainly person was running about, making sudden turns, now this way, now that; and every now and then, frantically grasping at something on the ground. Near him stood another figure giving vent to his feelings in broken exclamations against his awkward companion. "Yo' good fur nuffin, butt'tr-finger'd black rascal! Rastus! ef yo' 'lows dat fowl to 'scape, I'll tak' de hide clar offen yo': dat I will; sho' as yuse bo'n! O Lawd!" this despairingly as Rastus's foot caught in his clothing and he fell sprawling to the ground, "ef I could only lef' dis bag!" He had not heard the smothered squawk that followed the fall of Rastus; but he realized, when Rastus arose with something in his hand, that his greatest anxiety was at an end. As the pair started toward the door of the house a moment later, Rastus said, "I never t'ot dad bird cud get tro' my pocket. He mus' be pow'rful small."
"Hush yo' face an' git inter de house," rejoined his companion "or de cops ul hear dis kerumpus an' run us bof in."
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I returned to my work, and a half hour later as I was putting the finishing touches to my exercise, an odor very like burning hair assailed my nostrils. I went to the window again; and, faintly across the moonlit space came the tones of a banjo in accompaniment to the words:
Some folks say that a nigger wont steal, 'Way down yonder in de co'n fiel';
But dey never heard dere chickens squeal.
'Way down yonder in de coen fiel'.
Yo' tink chicks ain't fo' de cullud ras?
'Way down yonder in de co'n fiel';
Yo don't 'no nuffin' bout a nigger's tas,
'Way down yonder in de co'n fiel'.
Locals.
W. E. Higgins was in Lawrence last Sunday. The temperature last Friday was rather mean.
Someone relieved Mr. Belder of his head-gear last Monday.
The Juniors have again decided not to have a promenade.
Mr. J. H. Engle made a short visit on the hill Thursday.
Mr. Upham's mother paid him a pleasant visit this week.
R. L. Stewart spent most of this week in Kansas City on business.
The copy for the new catalogue was sent to the state printer this week.
H. W. Menke enjoyed a short visit from his father the latter part of this week.
A. E. Wardner, Jr., was visited by his brother from Kansas City one day last week.
The students in History of Philosophy are studying Plato's Republic this week.
James Walker has returned to Lawrence and will probably re-enter the University.
Chancellor Snow lectures in St. John, Stafford county, on the Wonders of Yosemite.
Herbert Fuller of Seneca, Pharmacy,'96, is visiting friends in Lawrence this week.
Chancellor Snow addressed the Young Men's Christian Association Thursday evening.
J. R. Tierstein, superintendent of Public Instruction at Eudora, visited the hill Saturday.
Miss Alpla Bigley enjoyed an extended visit from her aunt, Miss Hart, of Missouri, last week.
The Junior Electricals are on the war-path; the cause is suppressed in these columns by request.
The 9 o'clock division of the class in Wallenstein is thirty pages ahead of the ii o'clock division.
Jim Kelsey is now in Lancaster, Pa., superintending the construction of a three hundred arc-light plant.
Miss Kate Boyles, Music '97, took the place last Sunday of Miss Eva Brown, in the choir at the First Baptist Church.
Mr. T. H. Gallagher of the state senate called on Mr.J.F.Hall,Friday,on his way home from legislative duties.
Dr. Holmes has received an offer of $2,000 per year to take charge of the classics at Phillips Exeter academy, located at Exeter, N. H.
Prof. Hodder led the Historical Seminary last Friday. He read an able paper on the "Monroe Doctrine and the Venezuelan Question."
Mr. M. P. Hulmick, Baker '98, was soliciting advertisements in Lawrence last Saturday for the annual which his class expects to publish this year.
A petition addressed to the Kansas contingent in Congress was circulated on the hill Thursday. The petition asks that books, foreign periodicals, paintings, etchings, music, in the new tariff schedule be placed on the free list. The petition was signed by nearly all members of the faculty.
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R. O'Neil had the misfortune to get a cinder in his eye Monday. A physician removed the obstruction but he was unable to attend school for several days.
Prof. Dyche lectures this afternoon and evening on his Alaska experience. The entire proceeds from these two lectures will be given to the Athletic Association.
Quite a number of students have taken advantage of the opportunity afforded for rowing this season. A few hours are still not taken and may be reserved by seeing W.C. Clock.
Ollie Shiras of Ottawa who attended Kansas University two years ago has been lately elected president of the National Inter-Collegiate Athletic Association. He graduates this year from Cornell.
A. V. Schroder has secured a position as electrician on a government inspection steamer which plies between St. Louis and New Orleans. The steamer makes two trips a year and each trip occupies two month's time.
The class in Beowulf is reading that interesting canto of the greatest English epic which treats of the contest between Beowulf and the giant Grendel. The members of the class say it beats the newspaper accounts of a modern prize fight.
Recently by two of the most severe empirical tests, the popular superstition that homely people while having their pictures taken are liable to break the photographer's camera, was exploded and the hypothesis established that it is beauty which endangers the machine. The Betas, Clock, Spellman et al had their pictures taken without so much as phasing the camera; but a day or two later when the Thetas sat for their photos the plates cracked and gave way, presumably under the pressure of so much concentrated beauty.
Each member of the Junior Electrical Engineering class is required to design and construct some original piece of machinery. It is a new feature of the course and its purpose is to give the student experience in machine construction and also to serve as an incentive to originality.
Chapel Notes.
Prof. Holmes led the first three days of the week. The subject Monday morning, was one of the three prime elements of character, energy; Tuesday morning, the other two prime elements virtue and intelligence; Wednesday morning, the value of higher education in training for the best citizenship.
Rev. Dr. Howland led Thursday and Friday. The subject Thursday morning was hope.
Science Notes.
Prof. Sterling and Dr. Howland will lead next week.
The Natural History Journal Club met Wednesday evening. Mr. McClung finished his interesting review of Dr. Wilson's work on "Germ Cells." The review was illustrated with a large number of lantern slides.
Last Friday afternoon Dr. Williston gave a lecture on Diptera before the classes in Zoology and Entomology.
The old stereopticon in the lecture room which of late has become unmanageable has been superceded by another which is not so erratic. The new one was designed and manufactured by Mr. Marcy.
The class in Paleontology has completed the course in "Evolution" and is going to have a series of lectures on Vertebrates.
The Paleontological Department are taking photographs of the more interesting forms of the Kansas fossils in the collection, preparatory to making half-tones which are to illustrate a number of articles in the next report of the state geological survey. The report will contain articles by Dr. Williston on "Pterodactyls," Mr. Gowell on "Mammals" and Mr. Riggs on "Fishes."
Library Notes.
Miss Zu Adams and Mrs. Lasher, of the State Historical Library, spent last Saturday visiting this library.
One of the most valuable acquisitions made recently is a complete set of Archiv fuer Naturgeschichte in 120 volumes, dating from 1835.
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The magazine will be continued henceforth by subscription.
Another set is the Zeitschrift fuer Psychologie and Physiologie der Sinnesorgane, nine volumes. This magazine will also be placed on our subscription list.
Our periodical list has further been increased recently by the addition of the following publications: Bulletin of the American Geographical Society, New York; The National Geographic Magazine, Washington; Bulletin of the Geographical Club of Philadelphia; American Machinist, New York; American Physical Education Review, Boston; Modern Astrology, London; Journal of the British Astronomical Association, London.
School of Fine Arts.
The graduating recitals begin May 11.
Mr. Lamb is studying voice with Professor Farrell.
Prof. Cravens will meet with the Oratorio Society Monday evening, March 29.
The Seniors are questioning how they can improve upon Music Hall for graduating recitals. 'Tis a question!
The class in history of music are still enjoying illustrated lectures Wednesday afternoons. Hereafter, for four weeks, there will be an extra lecture Mondays at one.
Friday, March 19, was a red letter day in the history of the School of Fine Arts, for then it was that Prof. C. A. Preyer made his debut before a Kansas City audience. Faculty, students and friends united to do him honor. Thanks to the courtesy of Mr. Ross, of the Union Pacific, travelling accommodation and rates were all that could be desired. The orchestration class spent the morning at orchestral rehearsal, Mr. Behr having kindly allowed them admittance. It did not take long to recognize Mr. Behr's skill as a conductor, and the enjoyment of the concert was enhanced by the knowledge of the different instruments used, gained in several weeks previous study under Prof. Penny. After a dainty lunch at Bullene's the Western Art gallery was visited and a talk
upon art given by Prof. Clark to the music students, he having previously visited the gallery with his art class. His talk proved very instructive. The interest of the day culminated, of course, in the symphony concert, the K. U. crowd entering their boxes at 4 p.m. After a Mendelssohn overture and a Haydn symphony, the latter being especially well rendered, Prof. Preyer appeared, and was greeted with hearty applause. Inspired by the orchestral accompaniment the pianist went beyond any previous effort, carrying his audience away with the brilliancy of his execution, and holding them in hushed attention under the sway of his soulful interpretation. We knew that Prof. Preyer was a great artist, and what is more, we know now that Kansas City knows it too. After being twice recalled Prof. Preyer responded with an encore. The party returned home in the evening, and all were unanimous in saying that the day had been perfect in every respect. Much praise was heard on every side for the manner in which Prof. Penny had conducted the arrangements, he and his wife devoting themselves entirely to the pleasure and comfort of the party. The only thing left to wish for is that this may be an annual occurrence both for the sake of ourselves and Prof. Preyer.
Those who attended the recital last Wednesday found a treat in store for them, for Mrs. Olcott, sister of Mrs. Preyer, favored the audience with two selections so beautifully rendered as to cause her to sing an encore. Her tones are clear and ringing and her charming manners add much to her pleasing voice. The two numbers, Liszt's Etude in D flat by Miss Wiedemann, and Chopin's Romance from Concerto in E minor by Miss Lapham, second piano Prof. Preyer, deserve special mention. Miss Effie Proud, the second Freshman who has played this year, played Sternberg's Moment Musicale in a creditable way. In truth, the entire program was good. Approaching spring seems to inspire the music student.
Base ball and Tennis goods at Smith's News Stand.
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Athletic Notes.
The candidates for positions on the team should be out on the field every day for practice. The prospects for a strong team are very favorable.
should be out on the field every day for practice. The prospects for a strong team are very favorable.
The following is the schedule of games for the base ball team. Several extended trips having been arranged:
Haskell vs. K. U. April 10-17
Ottawa vs. K. U. April 23, at Ottawa.
Ft. Leavenworth vs. K. U. April 24, at Lawrence.
St. Mary's vs. K. U. May 1, at St. Mary's.
Ottawa vs. K. U. May 4, at Lawrence.
Columbia, Mo., vs. K. U. May 6, at Columbia, Mo.
Westminster College vs. K. U. May 7, at Columbia, Mo.
Wm. Jewell College vs. K. U. May 8, at Liberty.
Washburn vs. K. U. May 14, at Topeka.
Manhattan vs. K. U. May 15, at Lawrence.
Fr. Leavenworth vs. K. U. May 21 and 22, at Leavenworth.
Atchison vs. K. U. May 28, at Atchison.
Nebraska State University vs. K. U. May 29, at Lincoln.
Manhattan vs. K. U. May 31, at Manhattan.
Ft. Leavenworth vs. K. U. June 4, at Lawrence.
The idea of organizing an inter-frat. league is a good one. Representatives from each fraternity should meet to fix the dates and arrange for the purchasing of a suitable trophy for the winner. These games will help to awaken enthusiasm for base ball in the University.
The following is the schedule of games for the base ball team. Several extended trips having been arranged:
Haskell vs. K. U.April 10-17
Ottawa vs. K. U.April 23, at Ottawa.
Ft. Leavenworth vs. K.U.April 24, at Lawrence.
St. Mary's vs. K. U. May 1, at St. Mary's.
Ottawa vs. K. U. May 4, at Lawrence.
Columbia, Mo., vs. K. U. May 6, at Columbia, Mo.
Westminster College vs. K.U.May 7, at Columbia, Mo.
Wm. Jewell College vs. K.U.May 8, at Liberty. Washburn vs. K.U.May 14, at Topeka.
Manhattan vs. K. U.May 15, at Lawrence.
Fr. Leavenworth vs. K. U.May 21 and 22, at Leavenworth.
Atchison vs. K. U. May 28, at Atchison.
Nebraska State University vs. K. U.May 29, at Lincoln.
Manhattan vs. K.U.May 31, at Manhattan.
Ft. Leavenworth vs. K.U.June 4, at Lawrence.
The idea of organizing an inter-frat. league is a good one. Representatives from each fraternity should meet to fix the dates and arrange for the purchasing of a suitable trophy for the winner. These games will help to awaken enthusiasm for base ball in the University.
Alumni Notes.
J. C. Kelsey '95, is now with the Fort Wayne company doing electrical work and has charge of a large electric plant.
W. H. H. Piatt, Arts '94, Law'96, was one of those who successfully passed the bar examination held in Kansas City, this week.
Walter Scott Hayden, '91, is still at Pittstown, N. Y. where he is pastor of the church of Disciples. With the exception of a year spent in the Harvard Divinity and Graduate schools, Mr. Hayden has been at Pittstown since graduation.
It may soon be Judge R. C. Manley.
Alban Stewart 196, has a paper on the restoration of Oreodon Culbertsonii Leidy in the current number of the University Quarterly.
Among the few others of our alumni who have located in the South is William H. Reynolds '90, who is at Port Chalmette, La.
Frank Prentiss '84, who was in business at Salida, Colorado for some years, is now located at Canon City in that state, where he is a ruggist.
L. A. Parke, who graduated from the Law School in 194, has quit the legal profession for the time being and is now principal of the Lyndon High School, this state.
William H. Brown, '88, was expected to arrive in New York City last month. Mr. Brown reached Italy from Africa in December of last year and intended to spend some time in Europe before taking passage for this country. It is reported that he has lately been successful in a suit involving much money against the Boer Government.
News from Prof. Franklin.
Prof. Franklin arrived safely at Limon, the chief eastern port of Costa Rica, February 17, and writes thus of his journey and of the country:
PORT LIMON, C. R., Feb. 17.
My ship arrived off this port at 7:30 this morning, but for the reason that all the wharf room was already occupied by other steamers taking on cargo, it was necessary for our steamer to anchor out in the harbor and wait her turn. After an hour or more the health officer came on board and gave us permission to leave the ship. I am glad to get my feet on terra firma again, after five wretched seasick days.
I am convinced that I am in a tropical country. The sun shines straight down and hot Negroes, swarthy skinned natives and turkeybuzzards abound. Cocoanut palms and tropical vegetation, such as we used to see pictured in our primary geographies shut off all the near and middle view, inland. In the distant back-
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ground the mountains of the interior show up dimly through the sultry heavy air. I am anxious to get off into them.
BELLA VISTA MINES,
LOS QUEMADOS, C. R., Feb. 23.
On the second morning after my arrival I left Port Limon for the capital, San José, 106 miles distant. I was much surprised when I got on board my train to see a conductor whose face, manners and dress, showed that he had been transplanted from a Yankee railway train. Talking with him and others I found that the railroad was built and is being operated by an English company. The superintendent, who happened to be on the train, is an Englishman, the conductors, engineers, and telegraph operators, are Americans from the United States.
In the first thirty miles or so, the road traverses the lowlands along the coast, which are mostly covered with virgin forest, but through which are scattered many banana plantations. It is only in the immediate vicinity of the railroad that bananas can be cultivated profitably because the facilities must be at hand for their rapid transportation to Limon for shipment to New Orleans.
Further on into the interior the road passes through hilly, even mountainous country, in which the banana gives place to coffee. About twelve miles from San Jose, the summit of the continent is reached at an elevation of 5,000 feet. From the pass to the northwest is to be seen a line of volcanic peaks, 10,000 to 12,000 feet high, now all extinct and covered with verdure to their summits. To the west and southwest lies the valley of San Jose, in which is situated the capital and several other important towns. Its elevation is from three to four thousand feet or more; the climate is said to be delightful, which was certainly true of the short time I spent there. Much coffee is grown in this region. San Jose is a place of from twelve to fifteen thousand inhabitants. It has electric lights but no street cars. The houses are mostly low one story structures, with walls of uniformly white plaster and roofs of heavy red tiling.
I was met at the station at San José by Mr. McGregor and by the interpreter of the company. The next day we went on to Alejueta, the last station on the railroad, where Mr. Jones (interpreter) provided horses, and we began our three days' journey. * * * At half past eight last evening we arrived at the mine. I have stood the trip very well indeed. It was hot a portion of the time, and I got pretty tired, but I feel no ill effects now whatever.
February 28.
I have been here a week today, but as the mill for crushing the ore is still in process of construction, I have little to do except to collect samples of ore from various open places of the ore strata, and prepare them for examination. * * * * * * *
This is an awful country to get about in. Except where roads or trails are open it is almost impossible to get around at all because of the rank growth of all sorts of shrubs, bushes, thorns, vines and weeds. The trees are mostly misshapen and under sized. Those that do manage to approach stateliness, are soon so sapped of their life by orchids and mosses that they give up the struggle and die. There is a fine view from the cleared hill on which this mine is located. One can look out over the green foot-hills across the low lands between the mountains and the bay, and beyond this to the mountains on the other side of the bay. Toward the southwest the horizon is bounded by the distant Pacific ocean.
The Y. W. C. A. Concert.
The young ladies of the Y. W. C. A. have again met with success in their annual spring concert. Music Hall was crowded last Tuesday evening and the audience liberally applauded the superior program presented.
Miss Clark, the violinist, is always a welcome visitor in Lawrence, but especially so when she has the opportunity of displaying her skill as an artist. Her technique is large and brilliant, and she possesses the fire and animation and all
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those expressive musical elements which are needed in the interpretation of great works. Her tone, however, suffers at times in intricate passages and looses its purity. This was noticeable occasionally in the Sarasaite number, a very difficult composition, and one which Miss Clark, on the whole, rendered superbly.
A singer new to a Lawrence audience was introduced in the person of Miss Few, of Kansas City. Her voice is a very pleasing one, rare in quality, and gives promise of rapid and permanent development. Miss Few, who is a pupil of Mr. Farrell's, sang with true musicianly feeling and instinct. She was encored at each appearance, as was Miss Clark.
The playing of Miss Abbie Noyes was looked forward to with interest. In her Saint Saens number she did some beautiful work, showing a variety of touch and her usual technical facility. Her fullness of tone and surety of touch, however, seem to have diminished since her last appearance here some two years ago. Although her playing is much more mature in expression, nevertheless it lacks artistic breadth. But she does play most daintily and with charming grace.
Miss Bertha Whitaker never played better, and she always plays well. The opening and closing numbers by the members of the faculty of the School of Music were, as usual, well rendered and thoroughly enjoyed. Another feature of the program was the excellent playing of Mr. Edward Farrell upon that instrument so difficult to get good music from—the banjo. The male chorus under Mr. Marshall's direction—the Schumann club—sang two selections excellently and in good taste. The club possesses much good material and has been well drilled. The first tenors, as in all male choruses, are too weak, and the first basses too
strong, somewhat destroying the balance of parts in the softer passages but was scarcely noticeable in the forte passages. The entire concert was a very enjoyable one and was also successful financially.
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Notes from the College World.
Nebraska University is making preparations for a summer school.
Minnesota University has a college song of her own. This is the result of a song contest in the school.
The Illini, the organ of Illinois University is welcomed at our desk this week. It is a well edited weekly publication.
According to our exchanges base ball practice has already begun in several of the schools and much interest is manifested in the sport.
Students of the University of Pennsylvania are contemplating the establishment of an undergraduate comic magazine.—Nebraskan.
We will show a good line of Spring Boots and Shoes. AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES.
MASON'S.
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The prospects are bright for a very favorable appropriation to the University of Nebraska. It is expected that $30,000 will be granted for the erection of a new building to be devoted to the School of Mechanic Arts.
Hon. Wm. Bryan has offered to send the Yale debaters all the material he has at hand to aid Yale in her arguments for the approaching bimetallic debate with Harvard. U.of M. Daily.
J. L. Lloyd represents the New York Tailoring Company. Suits made in fine shape, in prices from $12.00 to $28.00; pants from $3.00 to $8.00. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Our Ladies' department is immense. Ladies' suits $12.00 to $20.00; skirts $5.00 to $11.00 Everything in Novelties. Local address 720 Ohio street.
Daugherty's grand opening of Spring Millinery will take place on Thursday and Friday, April 1 and 2. You are invited.
Copying on typewriter, M. F. Laycock.
Go to Smith's News Stand for your canes, late periodicals, etc.
Give your shorthand and type-writing work to Miss Kate S. Soule, 1105 Mass. St.
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.
University girls are invited to attend the millinery opening, on the first and second of April at 841 Massachusetts St.
B. W. Henshaw,
Text Books, Stationery, Fountain Pens, etc. 917 Mass. St.
Students can have their negatives taken by Mrs. Shane at the Old Home gallery near the river, or by J. B. Shane at the Iron Clad on south Massachusetts street. Work will be satisfactory in either case.
If you admire beauty, style, art, and splendor, do not miss Daugherty's grand opening next Thursday and Friday, April 1 and 2.
B. W. Henshaw, Text Books, Stationery, Fountain Pens, etc. 917 Mass. St.
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"Yes, its just like the suit papa had made here for $21.00. How much did you give for it?"
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A. J. Griffin will continue to supply students the coal and wood at the lowest prices.
Robt. Edmondson will do your shoe repairing at No. 11 East Warren street.
Just what you want: those gymnasium suits sold at Smith's News stand.
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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.
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The first and probably the nicest millinery opening of the year will be at 841 Mass. on the first and second of April. University girls are cordially invited to call; we can assure them satisfaction.
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