PROPOSED RULES
For the kansas-Nebraska Joint Debate.
1. Each university shall determine
the time and manner in which its
snakers are to be chosen.
2. No one but a regular and regularly matriculated student in some school or department of the university may be chosen to speak.
3. Each university shall be represented by three speakers.
4. Each speaker shall be allowed fifteen minutes, and in addition each side shall have ten minutes for rebuttal; the closing speakers to be chosen by the sides they represent.
5. The place for the first debate chosen by lot; after the first, the debates shall alternate.
6. The first debate shall be held on the evening of the first Friday in May, 1895.
7. The university where the debate is to be held shall propose not later than December 5th, at least three questions, from which, not later than December 15th, the other university shall select one if satisfactory, and the sides shall be chosen by lot on the first Friday in April preceding the debate.
8. Lots for the first debate shall be drawn by the president of the University of Missouri.
9. Three judges shall be selected by the chancellors of the two universities. No one shall be chosen judge who is a resident of either state represented, or who has an interest in either university.
10. All necessary expenses connected with the debate shall be met by the university where the debate is held.
The above are the rules drawn up last Saturday by the committee, consisting of Professors Hopkins, Wilcox, and Carnuth and S. S. Brown, of the Senior class, S. C. Prentice, of the Junior class, W. C. McCroskey, of the Sophomore class, J. L. Harrington, of the School of Engineering, M. S. Gorrill, of the School of Law, A. B. Clarke, of the School of Pharmacy, W. L. Gardner, of the University Debating club, and W. N. Logan, of the Adelphic Literary Society. These rules have been submitted to Nebraska University but are by no means final; they are still subject to amendment by either university.
This committee was given full power by the University Council to take final action in the matter. At its meeting the committee appointed a sub-committee, consisting of Professor Hopkins, and Messrs. Gardner and Harrinton, to suggest plans for selecting our representatives. The committee will meet again a week from tomorrow to hear the report of the subcommittee. In the meantime the committee would like to have every one who has a plan for selecting our representatives make it known to them. We should be pleased to have the students take advantage of our columns to discuss this important subject.
Historical Seminary.
On last Friday at four o'clock Professor Blackmar favored a large assembly of students with an excellent talk on the Pullman strike. The professor enjoyed exceptional advantages for studying the strike and the strikers as he was in Chicago during a considerable part of the summer, attending lectures in the University of Chicago in the morning and spending the afternoons in investigating social conditions in Chicago and the outlying towns, including Pullman.
He first spoke of the attractive features of Pullman, illustrating the talk with views of the principal points of interest. Next the excellent systems of sewerage, of lighting and of water supply, the well paved streets, the church, the theatre, and the library were mentioned. Here the laborers had all the modern conveniences and advantages, and it seemed that here, if anywhere, the laborers should be happy and contented. The strike was all the more surprising to the general public because so much had been writ-
We are agents for
Best Tailoring House
in America
All wool trousers $4.00 . and up.
All wool suits .. $16.00 . and up.
FIT GUARANTEED.
Over 200 samples to select from Let us take your measure.
W. Bromelsick
ten about this model town. Mr. Pullman had been lauded to the skies as a great philanthropist, when, in fact his motives in building Pullman were of an economic rather than of a philanthropic nature. He endeavored to raise the standard of living among his operatives by paying them high wages and furnishing uncommon good surroundings because he believed that he would be repaid by the increased efficiency of the workmen. This motive is, however, not in the least discreditable. All successful plans for elevating the laboring classes have been founded upon economic rather than upon sentimental principles.
The immediate cause of the strike was, all know, a reduction of wages to an amount twenty-five per cent, below the wages of the first half of 1893. In the same time however general wages had fallen fully thirty per cent, and general prices about twenty-five per cent. But, as usual, the laborers would not take these facts into consideration; they could see only the fall in the nominal amount of their wages. There were other causes for striking given, but inquiry among the strikers themselves proved that these causes were very trivial. Of course the inflammatory speeches and general agitation attendant to the organization of a society of the A. R. U. among the Pullman employees contributed to the feeling for a strike, and the A. R. U. officers were unable to restrain the storm of passion they had stirred up.
In regard to the matter of rents, of which much has been said, the professor says that, although they were not high—being but about three-fifths of the rents asked for similar dwellings in the neighborhood—they were too high for men who were receiving no larger incomes than were the Pullman laborers.
What seems to be the weakest point in the Pullman plan of industrial life is the extreme paternalism of the management. The citizen of Pullman had nothing to do but to work and pay his rent. He had no voice in the management of public affairs. Everything of that sort was done for him.
Professor Blackmar thinks Mr. Pullman was justifiable in his refusal to arbitrate the matter. He believes, however, that state boards of conciliation and arbitration would do much to lessen such troubles. Such a board could probably have prevented the Pullman strike. Indeed Mr. Pullman, had he realized the situation fully, could doubtless have prevented the strike with but slight sacrifice. Wages were reduced more than necessary. The plea of Mr. Pullman that the car manufacturing company is separate from the other branches of the business was but a subterfuge as the various branches of the business are really separated for convenience in book-keeping only.
Professor Blackmar talked rapidly for an hour and the students left the seminary room feeling that they had received a gooat deal of valuable information.
Adelphic Meeting-
The speeches of the principal debaters were followed by an enthusiastic general discussion; and Professor Carruth, an earnest supporter of the proposed amendment, ended the discussion with a few clear and pointed remarks.
The Adelphic Literary Society held its first meeting of this season in Adelphic Hall last Friday evening. A large number of students, both new and old, were in attendance.
The program for the evening consisted of a debate as to whether or not the pending suffrage amendment should be adopted. This question was discussed in a way that did credit to the speakers and to the society. The arguments, which were clear and logical, showed research and thought, and the delivery of the speakers evinced the truth of the proverb: "Practice makes perfect."
It is earnestly hoped that all who wish to acquire proficiency in the work of the literary society—and no one can a*ord to leave school without being well qualified in such work—will come out regularly and help swell the attendance. The society is not intended for any one class of students. All are welcome, ladies as well as gentlemen, professors as well as students
After the election of officers plans were discussed for furthering the interests of the organization. Also to see if a debate between the University Republican-club and the Populist club could not be arranged.1.
President, F. B. Wheeler, Vice President, F. E. Brady; Secretary and Treasurer, W. G. Kelley.
The University Populist Club.
The University Populus Club.
The University Populus club met last Friday evening and elected the following officers:
Jewelry
AND NOVELTIES IN GOLD,
HALF PLATE.
FOR WEDDINGS, CLUBS OR RECEPTIONS HANDSOMELY ENGRAVED.
Invitations . . .
S&d for sample book of fine wiring paper p&s
Send for grand catalogue,
Communication.
To the Editor Students Journal:
The question of how prize orations and competitive debates shall be graded is very important. Not that it matters particularly who is awarded first place as far as simple justice is concerned, but because grading done from a wrong standpoint will inevitably convey bad ideas of methods of argument, of literary construction, and of delivery; and those bad ideas operate as teachers in this particular work, and "poor teachers, poor insa'tion" is the rule. So it is very important that correct methods of grading be employed.
It makes no matter how erite i production is, it makes no matter how logical it is, it makes no matter how agreeable the delivery is, theoretically, if the audience to whom the production is delivered falls to be moved and won by it, as an oration or debate, it is still born a failure.
I recognize, however, that if an audience is allowed to judge the worth of a production and its delivery, the people in the audience may be influenced somewhat by their previous knowledge of the speaker; but so are the judges when two or three individuals act in a judicial capacity and are at the same time acquainted with those whose productions they are marking, as they are some times acquainted, even if precaution is taken to prevent such knowledge.
But even if the audience were influenced by its knowledge of the speakers and the two or three judges were not, the audience would be in the same relation to the speaker that society will in later years be; so, perhaps, instead of the audience's acquaintance with the speaker being an objection, it is in part a desideratum.
Yet the local organization probably could not afford to send its representatives to the large organization, chosen by the vote of the audience, unless the larger organization also judged its speakers and their productions by the same method; for different ways of judging would more than likely bring about different conclusions.
I am convinced there are evils in the present arrangement, and if I have furnished any food for thought, or am successful in getting others to think about and discuss the matter. I shall have accomplished my aim.
ONE INTERESTED.
Pursuant to a call signed by the executive committee, a number of the students met in room 14 last Friday to organize a debating club. As the constitution used last year could not be found; W. C. Crokesley, who had been made temporary chairman, appointed a committee consisting of Messrs. Oleson, Cone, McCall, F. H. Johnson and Logan to draft a new one. A committee to arrange a program for a meeting was appointed, consisting of $^2$ Messrs. Cone, C. C. Brown and House. Wilbur Gardner was appointed as the representative of the club in the Joint Debates committee.
University Debating Club.
The Lawrence High School Athletic Association has elected the following officers for the coming year: President, A. N. Topping; Vice-President, Oscar Lane; Secretary, Scott Wellman; Treasurer, Bert Kennedy; Food-Hall, Fred, Soxman and George Milek; Base-Ball, Ed. Carroll and H. J. Nichols; Tennis, W. M. Stanley and Erie Kenyon; Track Athletics, Walt Topham and Steve Bonner; Manager of Foot-Ball, H. J. Nichols; Captain of Foot-Ball, Charles Rogers.
The next meeting will be held today at five o'clock in room 15. All students who wish to become members of the club are urged to attend.
Athletics.
The Association has already made arrangements for playing with some of the high schools and will try to make dates with other schools. There is also a league movement in progress to unite several of the High Schools in the eastern part of the state.
Bunker & Parrett
Printing
Job
of all
Kinds.
1027 Massachusetts Street
VISIT NIGOLL THE TAILOR When you go to Kansas City
2,500 styles of cloth to
show. Suits to order $20.
We offer as reference any
business house in our city.
9th & Main. (At the Junction.)
CANDY SEND FOR A BOX OF Hopkins.
DELICIOUS CANDIES
FINEST ON EARTH
TOPEKX, - KNOKX.
F. F. METTNER'S Photo Studio.
Students' work Solicited.
Liberal Reductions.
Only First-Class Work.
719 Mass. Street.
Lawrences. $ & & ; Kans.
A. SCHALL
GROCER
Tel. 133 721 Mass.-Street.
J. M. JONES,
GROCER.
Special rates to clubs and satisfac
tion guaranted.
LUCK'S RESTAURANT
LOCK'S RESTAURANT AND LUNCH COUNTER.
Students' Boarding Place.
{ Board per week $3.00 }
{ Meal tickets, $3.50 }
816 Mass. St. Lawrence, Kan.
If we sell you any shoes from this ad,
we will try it again.
THOUSANDS
THOUSANDS
of dollars worth of new style fall shoes
now to one stock and on sale
913 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Students will find Learnard's the best place in Lawrence to buy tablets, quiz books, theme paper, and all kinds of stationery.
A Student
Economy
Will Trade at Innes'
Because he finds not only price in his favor but also assortment
The whole establishment has
business air about it.
Try It.
Geo. Innes.
Olinger and McMurray.
STUDENTS' LAUNDRY.
Dlinger and McMurray.
Agents for Jackson's laundry,
0000 Kentucky street.
The Students' Club Store.
All work guaranteed to be first class.
Work called for on Monday afternoon and delivered on Friday afternoon.
Fancy and Staple line of Groceries
Prices
R. W. McCurdy & Co.
Proprietors.
Roberts & Culver
Club Trade Solicited.
GROCERS.
G3g MASS. STREET.
EASTERN STAR BANK
203 Mannahattu Street
24 Kansas Avenue TOPPKA, KA
THE CREMERIE.
SCOTT + SCOTT,
first class lunch and Short Order Home
street cars from our door to, all parts of otto
EASTERN STAR BAKERY.
Fresh Bread AND Cakes Every Day. H. JAESCHRE. PROPRIETOR.
MRS. STEINBRING'S.
DINING HALL.
MRS. STEINBROTH S.
STUDENTS
WARREN STREET
Buy Bread
Buy Bread
1018 Mass St.
Chinese laundry
BEST OF WORKMEM
Students work will still be careful attended to. Cheapest place in the
LEE SONG
Wet Words Short
West Warren Street.
NEW PHOTO STUDIO,
Has moved in his New Studio, 938 Massachusetts St.
J. H. JOHNSON,
BAKERY
BAKERY.
Next to Central Hotel.
THUDIUM BROS Fresh and Salt Meats of all kinds Special Rates To Clubs.
BEAL & GODDING LIVERY. HACKS, SALE,
EAL & GODDING
LIVERY, HACKS SALE,
—— AND——
BOARDING STANI
Opposite Lawrence House- Tel. 19,
B. W. Tor, Cvib & Mls Matl & K., C. G., Mo. Businesses, Sherburne,
Sherburne, Maine. A. B. Reese & Co., Mdl & Mls Matl & K., C. G., Mo.
Businesses, Sherburne, Sherburne, Maine. A. B. Reese & Co., Mdl & Mls Matl & K., C. G., Mo. Businesses, Sherburne, Sherburne, Maine.