UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME IX.
LAWRENCE BANCUETED STATE NEWSPAPER MEN
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 9, 1912.
In the Masonic Temple 350 Enjoyed Dinner Last
Night
BRILLIANT TALKS FOLLOWED
Toastmaster Morgan Pulled off an Impromptu Program That Was Full of Wit And Wisdom
Three hundred and fifty diners, members of the Kansas State Editor'ia Association and their wives and invited guests were subcribers last night to a gastronomic edition de luxe published in the basement of the Masonic Temple by the Merchants Association of Lawrence. It was delivered by the domestic science classes of the Lawrence High School.
An orchestra of twenty pieces, lead by C. O. Brown, and composed of players from the Congregational Baptist Churches, furnished the music.
MENU.
Grape Fruit
Melville E. Stone, General Manager of the Associated Press,
Who Speaks in the Gymnasium this Morning.
Olives
Kadishe
Creamed Halibut Potato Chips
Potatoes au Gratin French Peas
Mock Duck "..."
Currant Jelly
Fruit Salad Saltines
Ice Cream Assorted Cakes
Roquefort Cheese Water Crackers
Coffee
After the banquet W. Y. Morgan, toastmaster, in his introductory speech complimented the "Baedeker," the souvenir prepared by the students in the department of journalism. He then introduced J. D. Bowersock as "the foremost citizen of Lawrence, the owner of the finest dam on the Kaw river, and master of the only herd of hornless cat-fish on the Kaw river."
Mr. Bowersock in a few words of welcome turned the city over to the editors, offering them the use of the banking and other business facilities provided by Morgan then introduced Ewing Hubert of The Brown County World.
Mr. Herbert expressed appreciation of the fine dinner and the pretty girls who served it. Speaking of Mr. Bowersock's reference to the banks, Mr. Herbert said, "About the only thing I ever had in a bank was a brother-in-law." The speaker comparing the old Lawrence of unsettled times to the Lawrence of today. "It is not exactly true that this state is made by the newspaper men said Mr. Herbert, "but it is heralded by them. Every editor is proud not only of his own town, but of his fel low-editor's town and of the stat as a whole."
The toastmaster then introduced Mr. Tom Masson of Life "Whom," he said, "everyone knows."
Mr. Masson said that the tales he had heard of banking in Lawrence reminded him of his first appearance in banking circles. Then followed an inimitable tale of Mr. Masson's first deposit, $56. This he said prejudiced him deeply against financial institutions and it ought to prejudice financial institutions against him.
And then there was the story of the man who confessed to a priest that he worked on a newspaper.
Then followed other stories of delightful originality which enlisted the entire company under "Life's" banner.
Mr. Morgan then led out Homen Hoch of the Marion Record who he described as making barrels of money. "I have two reasons for speaking tonight. One of them is that I heard a man talking about my
hot-air. The other is that I do not wish to detract from Dodd Gaston tomorrow as he may not again be present at the State Editorial Association.
"I think it is a good thing for the editors to gather and talk about how great they are," Mr. Hoch said, "It is such a relief."
"Another man from the east, the general manager of the Associated Press, Melville E. Stone," introduced toastmaster Morgan.
Mr. Stone spoke of the quality of mind which makes a good newsgatherer as being akin to that of the inventor.
"Perhaps," he said, "all newspaper men do not understand the Associated Press. First, it is distinctly American as is the gathering of the people; we are gathering began in Boston approximately one hundred years ago."
Mr. Stone then continued with a history of early gathering among missionaries, among other missions.
The co-operative principle," said Mr. Stone, is essential to truthfully report the news of the world. Its automatic censorship makes biased, dishonest reports absolutely impossible."
Mr. Stone then told how the world
was organized, Associated Press
and its allied services.
In conclusion the speaker said that an Associated Press war-correspondent must be braver than any soldier and of absolute integrity. As an instance, he told of an army officer who let an Associated Press man censor his own dispatches.
Sam Osterhold of the Holton Signal, who has a new wife and a new linotype, says he doesn't know how he succeeded in getting along without either of them.
The G. U. S. Harvey collection of Indian relics, part of which has previously been placed temporarily in a case in the museum, is being arranged in larger cases, so as to give it the extensive display that it deserves. This collection was recently obtained by assistant Paleontologist, H. T. Martin and is one of the largest and best of its kind. It contains over seven thousand specimens, from the Indian tribes of Kansas. Col. Harvey spent many years in making this valuable collection.
WILL REARRANGE RELICS
Collection of Indian Curios Will be Placed in Larger Cases.
NUMBER 54
SOME BANQUET SPEAKERS
KANSAS MAN FAVORS KICKIN' DOGS AROUN
Aroused by Daily Kansar Story, Pittsburg Suggests a High Dog Tax
A few days ago the Daily Kannsa published an article by Dr. Sudler complaining of the prevalence of hydrophobia and suggesting more stringent laws for the regulation of dogs.
This article was copied by the Pittsburgh Headlight, and G. J. Kniveton of that city sent a letter to Dr. Sudler approving his action and also suggesting a law which he believes would have the desired effect. Following is the letter:
"I see by the Pittsburg Headlight your complaint regarding the prevalence of hydrophobia and wish to make a few suggestions as to its solution.
"A big tax would be the only solution, and the money would be well placed if used in the construction of substantial culverts, for instance.
"A law should be enacted compelling every dog owner to pay at least $3.00 per head a year, which would cause a large decrease in the canine business. I know several families who cannot afford the bare necessities of life, and yet have from one to two and three starving curs around them.
Toastmaster Morgan
"The county game warden would be the right person to collect the tax and should be allowed a certain per cent. dollars could be furnished by the state "pen" every year and paid for by the dog owner. A stringent law must be passed or the situation will grow worse instead of better
Homer Hoch,
Marion Record
Ewing Herbert, Brown County World
"Very respectfully yours."
NEWSPAPER FIELD OPEN TO WOMEN WHO WORK
Miss Carlson, of Lindsborg Says They Have Advantages Over Men
FRATS SHELTER VISITORS
G. J. KNIVETON.
SHE STARTED AT FOURTEEN
Many Editors and Their Wives Are Entertained at Chapter Houses.
Advises Women Beginners to Learn Mechanics ['of Printing—"On the Fence" About Suffrage
Several of the fraternity houses were opened to the members of the Editorial Association and many of the visiting students, and their wives were entertained there.
"There is a great field for women in journalism," said Miss Anna Carlson, editor of the Lindsborg News, "If they are not afraid of work. That is why it is called 'newspaper work.'"
EXTRA
Mr. and Mrs. Jay E. House and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur P. Phi of Topena are guests at the Philadelphia University.
The Sigma Chis are entertaining E. A. Howe of Atchison, V. Hutchins of Smith Center, G. C. Adriance and W. H. Jordan of Senaca.
Miss Carlson began newspaper work when she was fourteen. For the last ten years she has been editor of the Lindsburg News. A month ago the News and the Lindsburg Record consolidated, allowing Miss Carlson to devote all editorial duties.
THEIR CURIOSITY HELPS WOMEN
"In many ways women have advantage over men in the newspaper business," continued Miss Carlson.
"The they are often better news-gatherers than men. Curiosity is one of the assets of the reporter, and you know a woman's curiosity is proverbial."
Miss Carlson believes that women as well as men should learn the newspaper business "from the ground up."
son to devote all her time to her editorial duties.
Arthur McNay of Galena is being entertained at the Sis Alnh house.
Glick Fockele of LeRoy is being entertained at the Beta House.
Phi Kappa Psi is entertaining Barney Sheridan of Paola, Fred Trigg of Kansas City and Ewing Herbert of Iiwatha.
H. E. Montgomery of Junction City is the guest of the Sigma Nus.
"This is especially true if a woman is connected with a country paper," added Miss Carlson. "She ought to know the mechanical side of building a newspaper. Printing the news is as important as getting it. Look here," she said ruefully, pointing to a spot on the front of her blue gown. "See what you see in the office' cost me. I got that oil off the new monotype in the Gazette office."
THEY SHOULD LEARN MECHANICS TOO
G. H. James of Independence and G.
H. Wichita are the guests of the Phi Gamma
When asked if there was any special qualification which a woman ought to possess if she enters the field of journalism, Miss Carlson said at once, "Nothing but the ability to work and the 'nose for news.' Given these, there is no reason why a woman should not be successful in newspaper work."
Pi Upson is entertaining W. H. Wilson of Smith Center and Kennedy Septon of Augusta.
And what do you think of equal
equalness in the last question put
to Miss Carlsen.
She hesitated a moment, then declared, "I'm on the fence."
EDITOR FIRED REAL SHOT
Levi Alrich Retails Incidents of Civil War of Which He was a Veteran
NEWER
One of the old-times of newspaper profession in attendance at the Kansas Editorial Association is Levi Alrich, editor of the Public Record of Cawker City. He has been an editor for more than thirty years.
Mr. AlrICH was a member of company B. 71st Pennsylvania Volunteer Inventry during the Civil War. One of the interesting features of his paper is "Ago" $^{a}$ column, in which he retells the happenings of half a century ago.
WILL INCLUDE DAILY KANSAN IN HIS ARTICLE
Robert Neal Wilson, head of the department of English at the Massachusetts Agricultural College at Amherst, who is preparing an article on "Schools of Journalism" recently inspected the department here. At his request Professor E. M. Hopkins sent to him last week data concerning the work of the department. Professor Neal is an alumnus of the University of the class of '98 and is especially interested in the development of the School of Journalism and the Daily Kansan since he was here.
Charles R. Nesbitt has received the announcement that he has been awarded a scholarship at Yale University for the school year of 1912-13. The school is named along lines preparatory for entrance to the United States Concelular Service.
LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!
Boss Kirmesseuse Will be Chosen Thursday at Chanel.
C. R. NESBITT TO STUDY FOR CONSULAR SERVICE AT YALE
Mr. Nesbitt is now enrolled in the Graduate School here and holds a teaching fellowship in the Department of Sociology and Economics.
The senior girls will hold a meeting in chapel at 12:15 on Thursday, to elect the Queen of the Kirness. At this meeting the names of those who are to take part in the Kansas Sunflower Dance will be presented.
The junior and senior girls will give one group of dances at the Spring Kirmess. Applicants for these dances must have had some previous training in folk or esthetic dancing. Names of the participants will beweek of the Murphy or Neil Martindale. The first practice will be held in Robinson gym on Friday.
The Graduate Club will meet Friday, April 22, at eight o'clock in the Physics building. The Graduate Students of the department of physics will furnish the program. All graduate Students are welcome.
Prof. F. O. Marvin, Dean of the School of Engineering will speak in chapel Friday, April 12, on "The Value of Fads."
THEY'LL MAKE 'EM LAUGH AND THINK
Melville Stone Will Tell How To Gather News of the Entire Country
Thomas L. Masson. Literary Editor of Life, Who Will De-
liver an Address at this Morning's Chapel Exercises.
LONG CHAPEL IN GYMNASIUM
Tom Masson May Tell Students and Editors How Life Maintains Its Humorous Galt.
Melville E. Stone, general manager of the Associated Press Corporation will be one of the speakers and will give an informal talk on the large newspapers market in general and will touch on some phases of the work of the Associated Press.
The program for the second day session of the Kansas State Editorial Association will commence this morning at 10 o'clock. The meeting will be held in Robinson Gymnasium and it will be the one great opportunity for the students to attend University to hear two of the greatest journalists in the United States today.
Thomas L. Masson, literary editor of Life, will furnish the other great treat of the morning when he delivers his address.
Both men came here direct from New York, having been secured through the efforts of the University.
The University band will play and the genuine brand of "Rock Chalk" enthusiasm will be exhibited for the enlightenment of the editors. All studios will band everybody else that can pack into the building are urged to attend.
Wives of Lawrence Newspaper Men Hostesses to Visiting Ladies at Home of Mrs. Finch.
THE WOMEN GOSSIPED
WHILE MEN TALKED SHOP
The wives of the Lawrence newspaper men were hostesses at a reception given yesterday afternoon to the wives of the visiting editors at the home of Mrs. C. S. Finch, 1201 The wives in the receiving line were Mrs. C. S. Finch, Mrs. F. H. Smitheyer, and Mrs. Henry Alhaugh.
The rooms were decorated in yellow and white, Easter colors, and also the color of the sunflower badges worn by the editors and the editors' wives. In the dining room the table decoration was a brass bowl loaded with yellow jonquilis beneath a bell of slymax.
The refreshments carried out the color scheme of yellow and white, Waldorf salad, brown bread sand-wiches, ice cream, coconut milk fingeries, yellow and white mints, and coffee were served.
As each guest left the dining room, she received as a souvenir of a charming reception, a tiny bow of yellow satin ribbon.
Among the guest were Kansas newspaper women, such as Miss Anna Carlson of the Lindsborg News, and Miss Esther Clarke, a contributor to the Chanute Tribune. The list of assisting ladies included many who are interested in newspaper work and some who are actively engaged in it.
The assisting ladies were: Mrs. Frank Strong, Mrs. Merle Thorpe, Mrs. Leon Flint, Miss Sadie L. Mossler, Miss Lucile Leonard, Mrs. Edward Sample of Osborne, Kansas, Miss Estelle Northrup, Mrs. Jack Lawrence, Mrs. A. G. Aldrich, Mrs. S. D. Bishop, Mrs. A. C. Mitchell, Mrs. Hugh Means, Mrs. E. F. Caldwell, Mrs. Anne Cahill, Mrs. R. C. Manley, Mrs. Charles Elwell, Mrs. J. A. Campbell, Mrs. E. S. Engel, Mrs. E. E. Stauffer, Mrs. A. P. Hults, Mrs. F. H. Smithmeyer, Mrs. Olin Bell, Mrs. J. N. Roberts, Mrs. C. E. Friend, Mrs. Mary Sweeney, Mrs. Guila Finch, Miss Mina Kanaga, and Miss Mildred Cole.
HARVARD GETS $50,000
FOR NEW LABORATORY
An unnamed donor has given $50,000 to the Harvard Graduate School of Applied Science for the establishment of an electrical laboratory. According to a recent statement of President Lowell, Harvard needs money for a new chemical laboratory, a freshman dormitory and the maintenance of a business college.