UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
UNIVFRSITY GETS
HISTORIC LETTER
Amos Lawrence for Whom This City Was Named, Defended Kansas
When Jefferson Davis, secretary of war, ordered General Persifer F. Smith to call out the militia to suppress the free-state movement in Kansas, Amos Lawrence, for whom this city was named, took up the defense of Kansas. On Sept. 9, 1856 he wrote General Francis Granger, who had served two terms in Congress, asking him to take steps to expose "the villainy" and not allow "the Republicans to be the only party in favor of justice."
This letter has been framed and placed in Spooner library. It was presented to the University through the kindness of Mr. William T. Sinclair, by the grand-daughters of General Granger, who live at the old family homestead at Canadalgua, New York. The Mr. Haven referred to in the letter was Solomon G. Haven, member of Congress from Western New York.
The autograph letter is as follows:
"Boston, Sept. 9, '56.
"Dear Sir: The course of the Administration as exhibited in the Documents just published is so unjustifiable that it meets with the condemnation of the honest men of all parties in this part of the country and, though leaders are unwilling to speak in public as they do in private, it will be seen in the votes.
The blunders which the Government has made is this, Pierce and Mr. Davis as you see by their instructions to the commanding officers, assume that the settlers are in insurrection against the Government and contemplate aggressive action. Upon this assumption they are to be overpowered and disarmed. The whole thing is false. The settlers have no such design. I correspond with the best men and most influential and see them and know in advance all their movements. They have been and are loyal to the government. They will not obey the Missouri laws and ought not; but they never have and never will l insist the United States Government, even when by its troops it has undertaken to enforce these laws. They have acted on the defensive wholly. Until recently they have not even made any reprisals from the Missourians who robbed, burned and murdered. Do write to Mr. Haven and others to pitch in and show up this villainy and the position of Mr. Pierce. Why let the Republicans have the credit of being the only party in favor of justice and constitutional freedom in general? Here this question rides over everything and will carry all before it.
"Yours truly, "AMOS A. LAWRENCE."
GOOD GOVERNMENT CLUB
WILL GO TO THE PEN SOON
Through the courtesy of Gov. W. R. Stubbs, the Good Government club will make a visit to the Kansas state penitentiary at Lansing and the Federal penitentiary at Leavenworth next month.
Letters of recommendation were sent by the Governor to Major R. W McClaughay, warden of the Federal prison, and Hon. J. K. Codding, warden of the Kansas state penitentiary recommending the club. The Governor has asked the club to look over the management of these institutions in every detail, criticizing the weak points, if there are any and commending the good.
The club will decide upon plans and a definite date of the visit at its next meeting.
"SPRING HAS COME"
Pay Less "Shure" Dress Better
Let Me order that ROYAL suit today.
Don't delay. $15.00 and up.
Fit and Satisfaction guaranteed.
1,000 lines from which to choose.
HIATT, Clothier, 946 Mass.-Adv.
Believes It.
J. R. Wilson, the druggist, says he believes the Kansan is greatly responsible for the fine student trade he enjoys.—Adv
G. A. Hamman, M. D., eye, ear nose, and throat. Glasses fitted.— Adv.
Kennedy Plumbing Co. 937 Mass St. Phones 658—Ady.
HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS THIS SCHOOL RUNS NUMBERS 140 VOICES UNDER DIFFICULTIES
And With a Band and Orchestra Abilene Does Not Lack for Music
By John Gleissner
Abilene High School, March 20—On Friday night of this week the high school chorus, assisted by the orchestra, will present an entertainment at the Seeley Theater, under the supervision of Prof. E. C, Tillotson, director of music in the city schools.
The chorus has a hundred and forty voices and the orchestra is composed of twelve pieces.
ROSEDALE WILL GRADUATE
FIFTEEN GIRLS, SIX BOYS
By Warren Clements
Rosdeadle High School, March 20—The senior class of 1912, composed of fifteen girls and six boys, are busily engaged in prening their commencement exercises. Each member of the senior class has submitted an oration to the faculty, from which number will be chosen those most suitable, to be delivered on commencement night.
The seniors will depart this year from the usual custom of having "class day" by having a "class night" when they expect to obtain he students and patrons by giving in original production.
Promising Outlook in Athletics
Rosedale High School, March 20—
The outlook for athletics this spring
is especially promising. The ath-
letic Association has already met
and elected Miles Gates track cap-
tain, Leslie Hagaman track man-
ager, and Harry O'Brien, baseball
captain. Roe E. Clark, manual
training instructor will take charge
of all athletic coaching.
Bad Weather Halts Track Meet By Helene Thomas.
Waterville High School, March 18—The track meet which will be held at Marysville has been postponed a week. On account of the bad weather the teams have been unable to practice.
On account of the snow and blocked trains the high school teachers were unable to attend the Teachers' Conference at Lawrence as they had expected to do.
The oratorical and declaration contest of the Waterville school will be held, March 29. There are four entries in each subject and the winners will go to Blue Rapids the next week, there competing with the representatives of the south half of the county.
Don Wheelock, ex '11, of Columbus will spend the week-end at the Phi Psi house.
Lydia Cook, ex "11, of Kansas City,
Mo., is visiting Ruth Van Doren, a
senior in the college.
Under the Date Tree
The members of the Sigma Nu fraternity entertained with an informal dinner-dance last night from six to eight o'clock.
Alma Manley, '09, of Junction City, will spend Saturday and Sunday with her sister, Anna Manley, a senior in the College.
The Phi Kappa Psi fraternity will entertain at an informal dance at Ecke's hall, Friday evening, March 22.
Stella Morton of Manhattan, is visiting her sister, Clare Morton, at the Chi Omega house.
Myra Rogers, Mabel Thornton, Adine Hall, Lucile Topping, Harold Wilson, Irva Irving, and William Butler will leave tomorrow for Ottawa to attend a dance given by the Phi Sigma Chi fraternity.
South Americans Learn Politeness.
A new national school established by Colombia includes in its curriculum a two hour course in good manners.
Send the Daily Kansan home.
Washington, Burned Out. Meets in Court House, [Church and Library
By Ivan Allen
Washington High School, March 18—The burning of the Washington school building the early part of the year made it necessary for the high school to take up quarters in the court house, where the sessions have since been held.
When court convened March 5 classes had to be discontinued in the court room, but places for recitation were provided in the various offices of the court house. The commercial department carries on its work in the Presbyterian church and study period is conducted in the city library.
The Washington basket-ball team did not enter the K. U. meet this year because 'the gymnasium and the maze' are the themselves in track, training for the
Most of the athletes concentrated themselves in track training for the meet which will be held in Washington, April 19.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All announcements for this coll-
dition are handed to the news-
ditor before 11 a.m.
Special Council Meeting.
The University Council will meet Monday, March 25, at 4:30 in room 116 Fraser Hall.
FRANK STRONG,
REPRESENTATIVE
La Comedia Española: Enasoy
general del acto segundo, viernes, el dia 22, a las cuatro en la sala 306 de Fraser.
Junior Force Rehearsal, for the cast and chorus of "The Beauty Machine" Thursday evening at seven o'clock in the Dick building.
Botany Lecture—Prof. John M. Coulter, head of the Botany department at the University of Chicago will give daily lectures on "Higher Plants" at 4:30 in the lecture room of
Masque Club - Manuscript for the "Lottery Man" has arrived. All members report at Dick Bros. hall at 8:15 tonight.
Bar Pins
No. 264 - Solid Gold Bar Pin  - $7.50
No. 265 - Solid Gold Bar Pin  - 7.00
No. 266 - Solid Gold Bar Pin  - 6.00
No. 267 - Solid Gold Bar Pin  - 6.50
No. 268 - Solid Gold Bar Pin  - 5.00
No. 269 - Solid Gold Bar Pin  - 5.00
No. 271 - Solid Gold Bar Pin  - 5.00
No. 272 - Solid Gold Bar Pin  - 5.00
No. 273 - Solid Gold Bar Pin  - 6.00
No. 274 - Solid Gold Bar Pin  - 7.00
No. 275 - Solid Gold Bar Pin  - 7.50
Anx of the above numbers made
Prices include emblems of any Fraternity.
Large Can 25c
An additional charge of $1.00 if Solid Gold letters are used on the Silver Rings.
In Gold Filled - 3.00
Any of the above numbers made
Cut this out and save for future reference. More cuts and prices will follow. Bar pins, cuff links, scarf pins, tie clasps, etc. We guarantee our goods to be the finest made.
Rexall Antiseptic Tooth Powder
McColloch's Drug Store
Snow hall for two weeks beginning March 11.
in Sterling Silver - - 1.75
No. 270 - Only made in Gold Filled.
THE COLLEGE JEWELER
The Congregational Christian Endeavor will give a March hare party in the church parliars Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Congregational students invited.
Tuesday Chapel, March 26—Prof. Charles I. Corp., of the School of Engineering, will speak. Subject,
"The Great Culebra Cut of the Panama Canal."
Cooley Club will meet Friday at 1:30. Bill to be introduced provides that immigrants, in addition to possessing the necessary present qualifications, must pass an educational test.
The Graduate Club invites all Graduate students to Westminster hall for an informal social evening and a good time, at 8 p. m. Friday, March 22nd.
Bathing Caps AT THE City Drug Store Across the street from Eldridge House
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