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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1899.
Artist. clubs than
FIFTY CENTS A YEAR.
DAVIES.
Students Tailor
Edward Bumgardner, M. D., D. D. S.
will put you up black dress suite for $20.00
or to others at $80.00. Everything up to
take.
Dentist,
809 Massachusetts Street.
Plants. Got Flowers and Floral Decorations.
LUTHER GREEN HOUSES.
Persons wishing flowers or decorations in the hotel may notice to secure good stock.
STUDENTS' BOARDING,PLACE.
Klock's Restaurant.
VOL. VII. NO. 19
F. H.KLOCK, Proprietor.
RATES:
Meals $20 Cents.
Board by Week $2.50.
Meal Tickets $3.00.
816 Mass. St., Lawrence
Kansas,
Borean of Civil Service Instruction.
123 Fifth,St., N. E., Washington, D.C.
We all those who want government positions, 8k,000 places under civil service rule, & 600 yearly appointments. War creates a demand for 7500 employees within 6 months.
DR. WHEELER
829 Mass. St. Lawrence, Kan
Dentist.
The first and only dental in the city to depart from high prices in favor of the masses Amalgam fillings, 50 cts; gold fillings, half the usual price; extracting teeth, each 25 cts.
ALL KINDS COAL
Basement of Merchants National Bank,
Deliver
on short notice and in clean condition
Tel. No. 84.
CULBERTSON & THOBURN.
Careful Handling of Linen
Is the rule in all the departments of our laundry, and our customers have the gratification of knowing that their Shirts. Collars and Cuffs are laundered in an exceptional manner and with consumate skill and that they will not be returned torn or frayed on the edges. We excel in fine laundry work.
WILDER BROSS.
LAWRENCE Steam Laundry 568 Mass. St. Tel. 231.
All Work Warranted To Be First Class.
Prices as low as any in the city. Work called for and delivered by Student Louie E. Scoll.
UP-TO-DATE
TAILORING
Wednesday morning all Lawrence was shocked by the news that Lieutenant A. B. Alford had been killed in battle near Manila. Lieutenant Alford was well known in University circles, being a graduate of the Arts and law schools, and a graduate student at the time of his enlistment in the army.
R. E. PROT SCH.
819 Mass. St. Over Daly's
As a student he was earnest and thorough. He graduated from the Arts school in '96, and from Law in '97. At the time of his departure from Lawrence he was pursuing a course in the University in history and sociology. Nor did he cease to study through a soldier. He worked in his spare moments on history, international law, and the Spanish language. Before leaving San Francisco he had made arrangements with his instructor here to pursue his studies as best he might in the Jesuit College at Manila.
FIRST LIEUTENANT ALFRED C. ALFORD.
First Kansler Killed in Battle.
Lieut. Alford was a member of Company H. of the K. N. G. and at the time of the breaking out of the war was 2nd lieutenant. When the K. N. G. was disorganized and volunteers were called for Alford was the third man to enlist. At the election of officers he was elected to his old position. While the Twentieth Kansas was at San Francisco, Fred was promoted to the 1st heintenancy of Company B, in which he was the only commissioned officer, as Captain Buchan and Lieut. Showaller were doing detached service. He was a thorough soldier and because of his attention to duty and his thoughtfulness for his men, he was highly regarded by his superiors and loved by those under his command.
"Fred" Alford, as he was familiarly known, was born in Lawrence twenty-four years ago, and spent all his life here until he enlisted in the army. His father, D. S. Alford, is a practicing attorney in Lawrence and Fred was a partner with him in the firm of Alford & Alford. Soldiers are numerous 'among his ancestors on both sides. Some served in the Pequod Indian war, some in the Revolution, some in the war of 1812, and some in the late Rebellion; and now Fred represents the family in the war with Spain. Besides his immediate family he leaves to mourn his death Miss Vesta McCurdy, of Hutchinson, to whom he was affinanced.
Lieutenant Alford was gifted with a very high moral sense. Even in his enlistment he showed his devotion to principle. He felt that the fact that he had received military training in the National Guards in time of peace laid upon him an obligation to serve his country in time of war. To discharge this obligation he willingly offered himself to his country to fight for her interests and for the preservation of her honor, and to die, if need be, in her service. It was not selfish ambition nor a spirit of adventure, but the purest patriotism which led him to enlist, fully realizing, as he did, the seriousness of the step which he was taking. His character was above reproach. He was above all things clean. He lived before his men as he thought they ought to live. It was a matter of principle with him to live a life in every particular pure and upright. Never would he stoop to do a low act in order to gain preferment or popularity. Such sterling qualities as these, won for him the respect and admiration of all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Such a soldier, such a student, and better than all such a man is he whose fate it was to be the first Kansan, and the first Kansas University man to lay down his young life for his country in the Spanish war. We honor him for his devotion and
mis sacrifice and extend our heart felt sympathy to his bereaved parents and friends among our number.
BIOLOGICAL CLUB.
On Tuesday afternoon Dr. Williston addressed the Biological club on "Methods of Reproduction in Scientific Drawings." He said that in some departments of natural history drawings were of more importance than verbal descriptions; that new species would frequently not be received as such, unless they were accompanied by drawings. He continued: "The scientist cares less for artistic work, but he must have accuracy. The Americans make accurate but inartistic drawings, while the French, Germans and English pay more attention to artistic effects, and less to accuracy.
The older method of reproducing drawings was by means of copper engravings; later and up to about thirty-five years ago many steel engravings were made. These were followed by wood engraving, which continued to be used up to about fifteen years ago." The Doctor then explained the method of reproducing drawings by engravings on each of the above substances, and their advantages. They were all good and accurate but expensive.
"The best method of reproducing drawing," he continued, "is by lithographs." He exhibited a lithograph stone with a drawing on it, and then explained the difficulty of making the drawings upon the stone. "This method is very slow and expensive."
"In the last fifteen years there has been a revolution in the reproduction of pictures, especially in this country. Most of the illustrations now used are made by mechanical reproduction. There are three methods First, hellotype, which reproduces photographs and makes nice drawings; but is rather expensive, as the printing is slow; second, half tones, which makes a very cheap picture, but doesn't give delicacy of outline; third, zinc-line, which can not be used for very fine work, as very fine lines cannot be reproduced.
Drawings are better than photographs, as prospective can be eliminated The naturalist can not succeed without being able to draw the outlines of the objects he studies. The scientist does not depend on his eye, but makes accurate measurements and then draws his picture." The subject was then discussed at some length by different members of the club.
Prof. Stevens then reviewed a paper by R. Harbig, "Concerning the Influence of Cultivation on the Character of Forest Trees." As a knowledge of the microscopic structure would throw some light on how to take care of forests, he named and briefly described the components parts of wood. He then spoke of the influence of the situation upon the character. The real roots consist of water-tubes mostly, while the main root supporting the tree consists largely of woodfiber. The strength of the trunk diminishes from base to apex. The wood in the lower part of the tree is denser, heavier and firm and hence of more value for fuel, etc.
Inward conditions greatly influence the character of the tissues. An oak growing in an open space fully exposed to the sunlight has much softer and lighter wood, than one growing where it is shaded by other trees. Culture by increasing or decreasing the amount of illuminated leaf surface, and by giving more or less fertile soil; can influence the relative amounts of wood-fiber and water-tubes, and thus influence the character of the wood. Pruned trees produce heavier and stronger wood than unpruned ones; trees growing in rich, fertile soil yield a better quality of wood. The amount of transpiration, other things being the same, affects the wood, hence trees in the tropics which grow during the wet season and transpire but little, have very hard wood.
In trimming out trees care should be taken to give every tree enough rich soil, yet not too much sunlight, so as to produce the best wood.
THE ADELPHIC
Owing to the bad weather, the attendance at the Adelphic last Saturday night was smaller than usual, but a fair audience was present. Vice President Benson presided. Much interest was aroused by an extemporaneous speech by Mr. McGill on "Interest in Oratory and Debate" at Kansas University. An oration by Mr. Bowe, "u"The Triumph of the People," received great applause. Mr. Gibbs delivered a declaration in which plain old countryman was personified with artistic fidelity. Mr. Collins spoke on the much mooted question of the government of the Philippines.
The question for debate was the expansion policy, which was defended by Messrs Wright and Anderson against Benson and Reynolds. Mr. Benson being one of the debaters. Mr. Wilson was called to the chair. The question was argued pro and con with much vigor, and each debater seemed to believe firmly in his side. The judges, Mr. McGill, Miss Davis and Mr. Bowe, decided against expansion.
The business session was very short, one new member being admitted, and three of the lady members being appointed as a music committee.
ECONOMIC SEMINARY
At the Economic Seminary on February 6, F. M. Daum reported at length on Devine's work on economics considered from a sociological standpoint.
Probably the strongest part of the book is the treatment of utility and value. Some discussion is given of recent economic conditions.
The principal reports at the next meeting will be a report on Annals of the American Academy by Brown and a report on affairs in banking by Gwin.
SNOW LITERARY SOCIETY.
Mr. E.H. Sellards read a paper on "The Use of an Art Course to a Man of Science." Mr. B. W. Welsh read a story. Debate: Resolved, that the poor boy has advantages over the rich boy in getting an education. The discussion was a general one and all the members participated. Under miscellaneous business, the question of giving a special program was discussed, and it is probable that, at its next meeting, the society will decide to give one in the near future.
SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
Mr. V. Light of Chanute, has registered in the school of Fine Arts.
The first pipe organ recital will be given in the chapel Thursday evening, February 16.
Miss Hattie Hoffman came in from Leavenworth last Wednesday to continue her piano work.
Many music students went to Topekna last week to attend Alice Neilson's concert. Professor Farrel has a number of new students, in voice and violin.
Miss Julia Simmons, of Leavenworth has registered in the school of fine arts.
Professor Penny met a number of the voice students last Wednesday to organize a ladies chorus.
Students as well as others wanting coal, will find A. J. Griffin the most convenient and best place to trade. His prices are the lowest, coal the best, and delivery is prompt and satisfactory.
The best Coffee Pot known, "Dunlop Percolator," to be seen at the Home Store, 1105 Massachusetts street.
An immense line-of-Fall Hats at prices that defy competition 'at-M. J. Skofstad's 874 Massachusetts street.
LAWS AND SOPHOMORES.
SHOWED PHARMICS AND FRESHMEN ARTS A FEW OF THE RUDIMENTS OF BASKET BALL.
Both Games Had an Occasional Good Feature. Pharmics and Laws Were Quite Evenly Matched. Sophomores Flaya Brist, Snappy Game. Arts Display Lack of Practice
The report began by a contest between the Pharmics and Laws. The game was quite close and maintained keen interest to the finish. Both teams struggled manfully to maintain the spotless record of their respective schools spotless because neither team had previously entered a contest. It happened, however, as usual that the greater predominated. Both teams have men who will doubtless make a good showing with more practice. The work of Reese, Hartigan and Fogwell for the Pharmics was a redeeming feature. For the Laws, Hess, Wood and Able played the game. The following shows the game in incomplete form.
The third of the series of inter-class and faculty games at the rink Saturday evening demonstrated fully to the slim attendance that basket ball is a highly scientific game and that it demands heady, rapid work upon the part of the players.
Goals Fouls
Pharmics.
Goals Points
Wheeler, c . . . . .
SECOND GAME.
The Freshman-Sophomore game was not so interesting as the preceding one. The dozen who had paid to see the games were overcome by a tired feeling, and took a promenade in the deserted gallery. Even those who came in on "comps" began to squirm and cast sleep glances at the clock. An outsider, writing up the game, would perhaps have roasted the Freshmen but that would not have been just, for they had never played together, and did the best they could. Thompson was unfortunate in throwing goals—and the team lacked ginger.
The Sophomores, on the other hand, were without Whitney, and were playing somewhat out of their positions, but put up on the whole, an excellent game. They are particularly fortunate in having the Owens boys, whose brilliant work always elicits applause and favorable comment. The Sophomores showed team work in which the Freshmen were lacking.
The following shows the result of the game:
Preseminar. Goals Fouls
McMath. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thompson. 2 . . . . L.
Vandruff. 9 . . R.
Kilburn. . . . . . . . . . . .
Simpson. . . . . . . . . . .
Goals Fouls
T. Owens . 15 I
H. Owens . 8 I
Hall . 2 I
Shipman . .
Moore . I
Score: Freshmen, 15; Sophomores, 25;
Fifteen minute halves. Referees, McClunz and Liscum.
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