STUDENTS JOURNAL.
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Our baseball team has made a very creditable record this year. If we make as good a record in the State Field Contest, we may be well satisfied with the season's work.
THE profits from the Senior play are to be applied to the Senior loan fund. By attending the play you will increase the fund, and thus have a share in a worthy undertaking.
Every student should remain at the University during Commencement. He can find both entertainment and instruction in the addresses of noted speakers, and in the different class exercises. He may also want to "visit" with his fellow students before he bids them good-by. If he has worked faithfully, it is a pleasure he owes himself.
At the end of the school year, it is a good plan for a student while mistakes and failures are still vividly remembered, to stop and think how he could have got more out of his year's work. The man who does this can next year direct his efforts more intelligently, and success in any undertaking depends fully as much on rightly applying one's energies as on hard work Better plan now for next year.
At the recent ball game with Baker the national red white and blue was worn by the Indian scholars of Haskell Institute as the school colors. We take pleasure in noting this development of college "spirit" and, of course, of civilization as well. The next requisite is a college yell. From the war whoops of the various tribes represented at the school, the Indians should be able to make a yell surpassing all yet invented in hideousness. This is the quality most desired in a college yell; and they, therefore, have here a chance to outstrip their haughty pate sacred brethren.
In the last issue of the University Review is a very good suggestion with regard to the Quantrell's Raid Monument fund. It is that, instead of erecting a monument, the money be used to establish a loan fund to assist needy University students. If the money is used in this way, the young people of the state will by it have their attention constantly called to the early history of Kansas, and it will thus accomplish its object—that of perpetuating the memory of the men who fell in the Raid, as well or better than a monument would. At the same time the money will be doing invaluable service in aiding poor students to get an education.
In a few days an expedition will start out from the University the like of which, we believe, has never started out before. It will consist of the students of the Civil Engineering Department, who will camp out for about a month, and will there spend their time gaining practice in surveying. The University furnishes the tents and other camp equipments. All students entering the department hereafter will be required to take this field practice which will enable the student to become very proficient by the time he has completed the four year's engineering course. The instructors in this department are to be congratulated on the success of their efforts to increase the efficiency of its training.
LACTLY in some of our exchanges, we have noticed the announcement that the Senior Class has been given a week's vacation in which to prepare for Commencement exercises; or more recently, that the Senior Class will have to attend no more recitations, but will devote the remainder of the term to preparation for Commencement. At the
University, we believe the only provision at all similar to these is the one that a Commencement oration shall count as the last Senior forensic. Here, of course, it would be absurd to stop the work of four or five hundred students for the benefit of from one-fifth to one-tenth of that number, and it would virtually amount to that, for Seniors are to be found in all departments of the University. But is there not another reason? Is there not a feeling that it is unwise to devote so much time simply to the graduation ceremonies? The chief aim of the student now is to get an education, and not as was formerly almost literally the case in some instances, to graduate; and this, we believe, is leading to the subordination of Commencement ceremonies to the practical and important work of Universities and Colleges. Perhaps it is partly this influence also which is leading to such movements as the one in favor of employing some noted man to speak on Commencement Day in place of the students.
"Harvard University gives more to its students than any other institution of learning in our country. The large number of courses which are offered for specialized or general work, the laboratories, the library, and countless other aids to cultivation, are given to the members of this College on the payment of a painfully small sum. Our tuition fees are lower than the rates of our expenses are enormous. When benefactors are plentiful, the University does not feel the inadequacy of its income, but when the rich people are all dead, or prefer to found colleges in the West, the fact is forced home upon the authorities that the books do not balance. There must either be a rise in the price of tuition or a proportionate cutting down of expenses. The Faculty has seen fit to try the latter plan. Salaries have been reduced, and instructors dispensed with; moreover they are raised, and in many of the buildings the heating pipes are being removed from the halls in order to save expense in fuel. The University appears to be cramped on every side.
As a number of our students, upon graduation, annually go to Harvard, the Harvard Advocate's account of the proposed increase in tuition fees at that institution may be of interest:
At last it has been suggested that tuition fees be raised to $200 a year Of the great number of men in College hardly nine-tenths would feel this advance in any appreciable degree. It should be noted that many expenses would render a College course impossible for some men, but it has also been suggested that in view of this fact the University scholarships should be increased to seventy-five, which would provide for all exceptionally meritorious men, and could easily be endowed by generous donations from the University. Meanwhile, the usefulness of the College would no longer be cramped."
If the fees charged at this University are legal, would not the establishment of a number of such scholarships be a good solution of our fee question? The majority of the students in the University can well afford to pay the fees, and there can be no doubt that if the money is judiciously expended, the needs of the University justify the charging of the whole amount.
short Sketches of the Members of the Class of '94.
Before giving the personal history of the members of the Class of '94, it may be well to prepare the reader for the great revelations which he will find here, by stating that the present Senior Class is the greatest in the history of Kansas State University. Some of them, like Clay and Lincoln, have been reared in the typical log-cabin, and have passed their youthful days on the farm. But they have risen gradually until now their names occupy the most prominent places on the pages of fame in the history of this glorious institution.
Physically, the class is without a peer in the University. Intellectually, the class has not only been surpassed, but stands far above all preceding classes. Morally—well, the morals of the present Senior Class have never been questioned; their names have never been mentioned at a meeting of the Disciplinary Committee.
was born at New Hartford, Conn., May 2nd, 1867. Her early education was received in the public schools of Kansas City, Kansas. She entered Kansas State University in 187, and spent three years in preparatory work. Miss Spencer is a member of the Plymouth Congregational Church of Lawrence, Kas. Next fall she expects to enter upon a two year's training course, preparatory to library work.
EZRA W. PALMER.
the great class comedian, was born on a farm near Olathe, Kansas, Jan. 22, 1808. His early life was passed, as that of most of our great men, in learning the rudiments of the science of farming. Thrown on the world at the age of thirteen, Ezra went to work to educate himself. He saved enough money to attend the High School at
MAY HOTCHKISS SPENCER
Paola, where he graduated with the Class of '87. After teaching two years in a "deescript school," "Ez" entered the University. Twice he has been compelled to leave school on account of finances. For nine months he traveled all over the southern States in the interest of a manufacturing firm of Detroit, and in his own interests also Last year he acted as principal of the Gardner schools. Besides being a great and famous comedian, Mr. Palmer has won an enviable reputation as Literary Editor of the great and only, "better-than-ever-before" University Courier We forgot to state that Ezra's fame as a comedian is based upon his part in the authorship of the "College Comedy." Mr. Palmer will teach.
JAMES EDWARD BAKER, the great philosopher of the Senior Class, was born at Springfield, Ill., on Dec. 13, 1859. He attended the Ottawa, Kansas, High School, and entered the preparatory department of the University. Mr. Baker has passed three and one-half years in teaching school in Franklin county. He also spent three years in the hardware business at Quenemo, Kansas. Mr. Baker was married to Miss Rose Fowler, of Rochester, New York, in 1892. He has made a special study of Botany and will teach this branch of science.
HENRY DENT WILSON, the Society Man of the Senior Class, was born March 2, 1873, at Holton, Kansas. He graduated at Campbell University in 1921, and entered the Junior Class of the University. A great part of Mr. Wilson's life has been spent in farming and stock raising which pursuit he will continue to follow.
HERBERT HENRY JOHNSON.
The Military Man of the Class of '94, was born on a farm near Lawrence, on October 29, 1808. In 1887, he entered the State Agricultural College, where he spent one year. The following year, he entered Chauney Hall, Boston, from which school he graduated in 1890. He was awarded the "Lieutenant's medal" as First Lieutenant of the winning company in the competitive drill of Chauney Hall Battalion. The two following years, Mr. Johnson attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Entered the Junior Class of the University in '92, in the Department of Engineering, and will follow his profession.
ALANSON NILES TOPPING.
the musician of the Senior Class, was born in Kanwaka Township, Douglas County, Kansas, Dec. 24, 1871. Is a farmer by trade, yet possess great natural ability for music of most any description. He entered the preparatory department of the University in the Electrical Engineering course. Mr. Topping, besides being a musician and a member of the University Band, is the famous base ball pitcher of the Class of 94. He expects to follow his profession of Electrical Engineering.
LLOYD DUFFEE.
an architect of great notoriety, was born west of the State University a few miles, on Oct. 30th, 1869. Has farmed all his life when not attending school and doing work in architecture. Entered preparatory course at the University. Will follow his profession of Civil Engineering.
STELLA MAY MILLER was born at Lawrence, Kansas, May 27th, 1872. She prepared for the University at Rockford, Illinois, and at the High School at Denver, Colorado. After graduating there she entered the University in '90. Teaching is her chosen profession.
STELLA MAY MILLER
SHERMAN LOUGHTIE was born in Howard county, Indiana, June 1st, 1868. Came to Reno County, Kansas in 1876, where he spent "his boyhood days down on the farm." In '86 entered the High School at Hutchinson, and later the Garfield University, where he spent two years. He was in the grain business in Ness county for one year. Entered K. U. as a Junior. He will teach.
SHERMAN PLOUGHE
HAVIN R. ROTHROCK,
the renowned Class Chemist, was born
in Lawrence, October 10, 1871. He
prepared for the University in the
Lawrence High School. Rothrock is
an athletic man, having played "end"
and "quarter-back" on the foot ball
team this year and is a wrestler of
some fame. He will probably teach.
IRVIN R. ROTHROCK.
ALFRED DOUGLAS LUDLOW,
the most bashful man of the class, was
born at Chetopa, Kansas, May 13th,
1871. His life has been spent in going
to school. Prepared for the University
in the Chetopa High School. His
mother moved to Lawrence in 1890 to
send "Fred" to the University. He
will follow his profession of Civil
engineering.
GEORGE A. SCHUMACHER, the only man in the Senior Class who can grow a full beard, was born at
Bloomington, Ill.. Jan. 3rd, 1861. He graduated from the High School at Girard, Kansas, in '91. Before this he attended school in Germany, where he did some private teaching.
He is a graduate of Pond's Business College of Topeka, Kansas. Mr. Schumacher is a cigar maker by trade, and for several years carried on a wholesale and retail tobacco business in Girard. He will teach.
CHARLES SUMNER GRIFFIN,
the shrewd political scheuer of the
club, was born Oct. 15th, 1872, at
Lawrence, where he passed all his life.
Graduated from Lawrence High School
in Class of '88. Took the High School
course in two years. Will enter Harvard
next year to take a course in Sociology and History.
JAMES VANCE MAY.
was born, in Lawrence, July 6th, 1873. Dame Rumor says he followed the plow for seven years, although his appearance would not indicate it. Graduated at L. H. S. in '90. A great man in the Senior Drama. Was business manager of this paper last term. Will study medicine next year at Pennsylvania University.
BURRITT HOWELL HILL. the financier of the Class of '94, was born at Neodesha, July 10, 1873. Graduated from High School at that place in '90. Is a great ladies' man. Will be a banker.
ARTHUR L. CORBIN,
the great chapel leader of the class;
also well known as literary man because
of his being literary editor of the
STUDENT'S JOURNAL and is also a
"playwrite." Born in Linn County,
Kansas, Oct. 17, '74. Prepared for
college in the Lawrence High School,
where he was known as the smallest
boy in school. Will teach.
ARTHUR L. CORBIN
CLARA SEARS BOSWORTH,
born July 4, 1857, near Wellsville, Kas.
Very precoctous as an infant. Prepared for college at Evergreen, Dist.
No. 42, Franklin county, Kan., where she carried off a prize (a fine large oil chromo) for perfect deportment. Has never taught. Applied for a certificate seven times, but failed each time. Very tall and a "playwrite." Expects to farm.
ROSE RUTH MORGAN.
ROSE RUTH MORGAN,
the best scholar of the Senior class,
was born in Leavenworth, Kansas,
January 11. 1873; graduated from the
High School in 1890 and came directly
to the University. Expects to teach
MAC GREGOR DOUGLAS, the famous short story writer of the class, born September 3, 1873, at Linn County, Kansas. Spent his whole life trying to avoid the girls. Will study law.
EDWARD HARVEY,
was born August 4, 1870, near Blue
Mound, Kansas, prepared for the college
in a country school, played center
rush on this season's foot ball team
and second baseman on the class team.
Will farm.
WILLIAM HENRY BARRISON PIATT.
great man in every way, was born 1867,
at Frankfort, entered K. U. in '9L.
A bad man with Baker students; has
taught at Hanover and Frankfort.
After graduation will spend his time
in hunting a wife, for he wishes to
marry as soon as possible.
KATE LOUISE RIGGS,
born in Lawrence, July 26, 1874, graduated from the Lawrence High School in
1896. She may teach.
HENRY OTTO KRUSE,
born August 24, 1863, at Yirlitzki,
graduated at the State Normal in
the class of '87; has taught nine years in
the Mennonite Seminary at Halstead,
Kansas, is a married man. His life
work will be teaching.
WINIFRED GRACE CHURCHILL,
born in 1874, July 23, at Lee Summit,
Mo., graduated at the Lawrence High
School; takes the part of "Lenore"
in the "College Comedy." Expects to
teach.
SCHUYLER COLFAX BLOSS born in Indiana. October 3, 1869, came to Kansas in 1870, graduated at the Clay Center High School; has taught a number of years and is now principal of the Wooddawn school in North Lawrence. Will continue to teach. NELLE SUSANNAH HAWKINS born at Lawrence, March 18, 1873, graduated at the Ottawa high school in '80, attended the Baptist University at Ottawa. Will keep house.
WILLIAM HENRY KUTZ, born 1869, at Richmond, Indiana, entered preparatory department of the University. He has acted as Assistant in Drafting this year. Will follow Civil Engineering as a profession.
JOHN FELIX CARLSON, born at Bellegarde, Pottowatonie County, Kansas, 1870. Attended the
Agricultural College at Manhattan one year, entered the Preparatory department of the University. Expects to continue the study of French preparatory to teaching.
JOHN MUSTARD.
the greatest of class politicians, born July 19, 1869, at Blanktown, graduated from the Abilene High School in '88; taught one year. Expects to study for the Ministry. Business Manager of the "College Comedy."
RY KELSEY HASKELL.
MARY KELSEY HASKELL, was born in Lawrence, October 22, 1872, studied at home until the fall of 86 when she entered the preparatory department of the University. Expects to spend the coming year at her home studying the art of house keeping.
NK HORACE MOORE.
born in Mantua, Portage County, Ohio, within a few miles of Cleveland and not far from Hiram College whose chief fame is derived from the fact that James A. Garfield was formerly among its instructors and whose inhabitants almost without exception vote the republican ticket every 4 years Fearing this influence when but a few months old, he emigrated to KanSA whose Populistic tendencies his acute perception had already detected. Arriving in Lawrence he has remained in that city ever since with the exception of a short sojourn in the state of Colorado. At the age of eight he entered the Lawrence public schools which he attended regularly from grade to grade until five years ago when he entered the Sub Freshman Class of the University from which institution he is now making desperate attempts to graduate. He is Editor-in-Chief of this paper.
ROLLIN ELLIOT BLACKMAN, born in Grant Township, Douglas County, Kansas, 1870. After attending High School at Lawrence one year, he spent a couple of years teaching a "destrect school." Entered preparatory department at the University and is depending on the mercies of the Profs. to graduate in the illustrious class of '94. Will probably teach school.
was born at cramlington, Northumberland. England, in a coal mine August 2, 1869; has been a coal miner all his life that is, as far as "digging" is concerned for he has "dug" for everything he has ever obtained. Taught school one year at Carbondale; entered the preparatory department at the University. Will graduate in the Law School next year.
EDWARD ISAAC O'BRYON,
a political schemer of no little
celebrity. Was born near Sibley, Kansas,
Nov. 3rd, 1872. Entered preparatory
course at the University at the age of
sixteen. Taught one year in the Augu-
gsta High School. Expects to teach.
FRED NOBLE HOWELL,
the base ball catcher of the Senior
Class, was born in Phillipsburg, New
Jersey. Came to Lawrence in 1870.
Spent his youth on the farm. Attended
the State Normal 1890-91. Worked
in a Lawrence implement house for
three summers.
ELICANN.
Will study law with a view to defending the Lawrence jointists.
FRED ERSKINE BUCHAN was born in Kansas City, Kas., October 5th, 1873. Attended Palmer Academy. In 1886 entered the High School at Asbland, Ohio, and graduated in '80. The next year he attended the Military Institute at Norwalk, Conn., where he graduated with high honors as "Cadet Lieutenant," Will probably be private secretary to a congressman next year.
LOVIN BEECHER SEARS,
the orator of '94, was born on the
plains of Douglas county, near Blue
Mound. In his youth he fished in the
Wakarusa, and at spare moments atten-
ted the Belleville District School.
At ten years of age he moved to Chili-
cothe, Ohio, where he graduated from
the High School at the head of his
class (class president). Attended Ohio
State University until he reached the
Senior year when he came to K. U.
to polish off. Stage director of the
“College Comedy.” Will go on the
stage?
LORIN BEECHER SEARS
ALBERT O>BUN GARRETT,
the great chinch bug man of the Class.
Born in Lawrence, Nov. 15, 1870.
Graduated from L. H. -, in 1890.
President of the Athletic Association
and an authority on all botanical subjects.
Will teach.
ALBERT O-BUN GARRETT.
ARCHIE HOGG.
Born at Marysville, Kansas and graduated at the High School there, after which he entered the University. He is a very good foot ball player being the most sure goal-kicker in Kansas, also a great base ball man. Mr. Hogg