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The Weekly University Courier.
The Large, College Journal Circulation in the United States.
Published Every Friday Morning by the COURIER COMPANY
EDITORIAL STAFF:
W. A. DEFORD, EDITOR-IN-CHRIF.
EDITIONAL STAFF.
W. A. DEFORD, EDITOR IN-CHIEF.
ASSOCIATERS:
S. M. SIMMONS,
E. B. SMITH,
MARY DALEPALE,
THOS. FLANNELLY.
BUSINESS MANAGERS:
H. E. COPPER,
J. C. FOX.
P. T. FOLEY, Printer, Lawrence, Kas.
Entered at the post-office at Lawrence Kansas, as second-class matter.
UNIVERSITY DIRECTORY.
PHI GAMMA DELTA fraternity, Meets in the Eldridge House block, third floor.
PHI DELTA THETA, Meets second floor of Opera House block.
PHI KAPPA PSI, Meets on third floor of Opera House block.
SIGMA NU, Meets in the Eldridge House block, third floor.
SIGMA CHI, Meets on fourth floor east of the Opera House block.
BETA THETA PTI, Meets on the fourth floor of the Opera House block.
KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA, Meets every Saturday afternoon at the homes of members.
KAPPA ALPHA THETA, Meets every Saturday afternoon in the Eldridge House block.
BETA BETA PHI, Meets every Saturday afternoon at the home of members.
ORATURAL ASSOCIATION: L. T. Smith, President; C. P. Chapman, Secretary, Executive Committee; E. M. Munford, Chas. Voshi, Fred Lindke.
BASE BALL ASSOCIATION: Manager, Abe Levy; captain of the nine, John Davis.
PHILOLOGICAL CLUB, Meets in room No. 30 every other Friday at 4 p. m.
Tennis ASSOCIation: President, F. E. Reed; Secretary, F. H. Kellog, Treasurer, W. A. Snow.
UNIVERSITY SCIENCE CLUB, Meets in Snow Hall, Ed Esterley, President; E. E. Skisson, Secretary.
ORGANIZAL LITERARY SOCIETY, Meets Friday evening in their hall, K. S. U. R. R. Whitman, President.
ATHENUM LITERARY SOCIETY, Meets every Friday evening in their hall, K. S. U. President, W. D. Ross.
Y, M. C. A., Meets every Friday evening at 7:30 room 121; President, L. T. Smith; Secretary, R. D. Brown.
Y, W. C. A., Meets every Friday evening at 7:30 third floor of University, President, Flora Newlin Secretary, Anna McKinnon.
COUNTER COMPANY: President, L. C. Pochler; Secretary, E. W. Palmer.
We are informed by one of the board of regents that the chancellorship has been offered to one of the professors at Johns Hopkins, who refused to accept on account of "inadequate compensation." Further that they have in view several men in eastern universities to whom it is likely that the position will be offered. It is the opinion of our informer that none of the these will accept for the same reason. As a last resort it is proposed to select some Kansas man, very probably one of the faculty.
The adoption of a class hat and cane by the Sophomores is a move in the right direction. There has long been an urgent need of more class spirit and unity in all departments of the University, and the Sophs deserve our thanks for
the highly commendable part which they have taken in the matter.
We are in receipt of the first three numbers of the "Baker Beacon." It starts out well equipped with local matter and advertisements and altogether gives evidence of a comendable degree on the part of its editors. The editorial staff is a combination of the two elements of the school, the Y. M. C. A., and those whose delight lies not in the pursuit of religious affairs. These two elements have always been at verience, to a greater or less extent, and it is probable that with this new condition of affairs matters will run with more than accustomed ease and celerity.
One evening last week the boys had congregated in and around Doc Hoadley's drug store and were indulging in the usual amount of mutual "guying." John Davis had been left in charge of the store, and some of the boys asked him what he would do if somebody were to ask for some drug. "Sell it to him of course," A moment or two after a traveling man stepped into the store. John hustled around the corner, tipped the boys the wink and stood expectant. The drummer looked at John a moment and then asked for "Three drams of the seventh trituration of Diaethylsulfondem ethylmethon." John grabbed the case to steady himself, while every fellow got ready to shout. "Cigars on that, John." But John was equal to the occasion. He leaned over lit a cigarette, and then informed his customer that he was 'Very sorry, sir, but we are just out, I ordered three barrels of it yesterday. Be in tomorrow. Anything else?' And the crowd groaned.
We have been called upon to record the marriage of several of the alumni and old students this week. We would be glad if special pains would be taken by all old students to send such notices to the COURIER. It is frequently the only means of giving out to the alumni such news. After leaving the college the old ties are broken, old friendships are dropped and new ones formed. Three or four years out of college and the old student cannot tell you the whereabouts of
any of his old chums. It is the province of the college paper to keep to the front with such items of news, and to do so we must ask for the cooperation of our alumni. Kindly send us a paper, when one of "our boys" becomes a Benedict, or when one of the old girls takes a man for better or worse. We are aiming to be up with the times. We would gladly welcome all news of our alumni and add our "godspeed" to the well wishes of other friends. We trust that our alumni and all old students may prosper, and when they embark on the matrimonial sea, we wish for them smooth sailing and a pleasant harbor.
It is proposed to hire Frazier's hall, secure a good orchestra, give a ball first class in every respect, and devote the proceeds to the carrying out of this scheme. The projectors of this movement have a very praiseworthy object in view, and it is to be hoped that the students will show an appreciation of their efforts by attending in large numbers.
The object of the University ball, so much talked about of late, does not seem to be fully understood by all the students. The athletic association, while a very useful organization, has long been retarded in its work by want of suitable grounds. The northwest end of the campus is especially adapted to such purposes. Forming naturally an imposing amphitheatre, the place with the assistance of a little grading, could be made second to none in the west as a field for out door sports.
In the death of ex-Govenor John A. Martin, we, as students have not only lost a man who servod as a model to all young men, a wise and just ruler, a true and staunch "pillar of state" but a friend whose efforts were always earnestly enlisted in behalf of education in general, and our University in particular. During the the whole period of his governorship he was the champion of every move which looked to the upbuilding of our institution. His influence, both public and private, was ever directed to make Kansas State University a fit representative of what was to him the "most glorious state in the Union."
John A. Martin was distinctively a Kansas man. Coming to this state at an early age, his educa-
cation, training, sympathies, in fact, his very self, is the result of long and intimate association with Kansas and Kansas people. He differs from others of our most prominent statesmen in that it was here, in our very midst, that he achieved distinction and renown, and won for himself a place in the hearts of all Kansans, second to that held by no man.
The students of this institution and the Courier join with the general community in the expression of sincere sorrow for the loss which we all sustain at his death.
VIEWS.
THOMAS H. VAIL
One of the most prominent men of Kansas has passed away. Bishop Vail was one of the pioneers of this state. He has done much to form its system of education and to promote its morality. No short sketch of this mans' life will suffice to set forth the great good he has done in the state. One of the truest and noblest of christian gentlemen, he has always been a tireless worker in the interests of church and society. He has travelled all over the state establishing churches. He founded and for years has been president of Bethany College, one of the leading female schools of the west. He was founder of the Episcopal Theological Seminary at Topeka. He had a great interest in the old "Lawrence University," and since that has become the State University, he has maintained his interest and done much for onr alma mater.
It is seldom that men are permitted to live to the ripe old age of seventy-seven, retaining all their faculties and able to do as much and as good work as Bishop Vail did. He has been in Kansas for twenty-five years, and has seen the state grow from a rough frontier country, devastated by war, to one of the greatest of American commonwealths. He has known all the leading men of the state and has become well known as one of the purest and best of men.
His loss is a great one to the Episcopal church and to the state. He has gone to reap his rich reward in the heavenly kingdom, where he will hear "well done thou good and faithful servant." His most enduring monument will be the works he left behind him, and his good name, as well as the love borne for the grand old man by everyone who has ever been fortunate enough to meet him.
FOR THE COURIER.
Why and how an Athletic Association should be organized immediately at K. S. U:
K. S. U. students enter school well muscled and healthy. By well adirected effort and a little time so pent as not to interfere with school work, they could maintain this condition throughout the year. By an expenditure of a little extra time, especially on the part of the runners, walkers, base ball players, etc., we can eclipse all former field days and make records equal to the best made by American colleges. Why do I make such sweeping statements? Because eastern athletes say that better athletic material is found in the west than in the east, and because facts prove them to be right. Read the following from a former student and participant in last year's contests at K. S. U. "I do not believe that the world's records are impossible for vigorous Kansas boys. As for myself, I have the egotism to think that with three years scientific training, I could outrun the best recorded. I know one Kansas boy who has already done so many times and he expects to improve. I refer to Chas. Forton who beat me so far, [time at best 9 seconds.] 9-50 second men are becoming rather plentiful in Kansas and they are found only in Kansas. But sprinting is not all of athletics. Kansas does not sit at the foot in any department. Whistler, who threw the champion wrestler of the world and was poisoned for it, was reared in Kansas. K. S. U. can and should stand at the head of the colleges of the world." Two of the records of last field day were among the best, one mile walk in 7:20, and 100 yard run in 94-5 seconds.
As an Athletic Association can be maintained at little expense, especially in the department of out door sports, and as little time need be taken in the work, let us all do our best toward that end and attend the meetings which will soon be called for this purpose. If we do our best, the state will be more willing to do something for us.
A. T. MORGAN.
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