Kansas University Weekly.
Editor-in-Chief:
GUY. C. SHEEDS.
Associates:
FRANK JEWITT,
E. MCShea.
Literary. Editor:
AGNES LEE, §
Local Editor.
GERTRUDE HILL
Associates:
BERTIA BOWEN,
LACY SIMPSON,
C. E, ROSE,
E. S, LINAS,
CURTIS OSBORNE.
RUTH WHITMAN,
JOHN FLETCHER,
H. G. McKEBVER,
W. B. GRAMH,
MARIE MORESI
Managing Editor:
FRANK P. PRATT
Associate.
JOHN H. KANE.
Shares in the WEEKLY one dollar each, entitleing the holder to the paper for two years, may be had of the secretary. A. S. Buzzi, the treasurer, J. R. Mains, or at the WEEKLY OFFICE.
Subscription price 50 cents per annum n advance.
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Kansas.
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LAWRENCE, KAN., JAN 14, 1899.
A Suggestion
The fortunes made off the WERKLY are merely visionary. In the spring term the managing editor must consider himself highly successful if he makes odes meet. Such being the case it is imperative to seek a remedy.
For several years the WEEKLY has been paying out $6.00 or more per annum to cover expenses of publication, the Quarterly too is at the expense of being printed at the down town offices. "There is a little "print shop"—a hand press and some of the cled type connected with the University, but very often this proves inadequate, and thus a considerable amount of money is pain out for other printing.
All this money might have been retained in the University in the form of a good printing office. Should a loan have been solicited a number of years ago, and all the money paid out since then, have been applied on the payment of the debt thus incurred, the debt would have already been raised, and we would now have a printing office of our own. It seems that such an item never entered the minds of the faculty. The Weekly is a sort of secondary matter, anyhow. Yet it seems to exist, and the best should be made of it.
We would propose that a loan be solicited, and a complete plant be purchased with it. The WEEKLY, Quarterly and other University printing should be done here, and for a few year the same amount might be paid for the work as has been charged heretofore, this money going to the discharge of the debt. In a very few years we should own our printing office, and in the meantime have the use of it.
In the last five years we have lost a splendid printing plant, yet we have an opportunity to obtain another. The plan is feasible. Why not try it?
When the WEEKLY was first established it was distinctly a fraternity organ, later, it fell into the hands of the so called "barbs" and was devoted to their interests. College spirit ran high. The WEEKLY under the management of either of these factions received hearty support and was highly successful. In the last few years the antagonism between the two factions has gradually died out and the leadership of the WEEKLY has been given alternately into the hands of the fraternies and the no-fraternity students, and then it was that the WEEKLY began to struggle for its existence.
The editors of the paper have never received one word of encouragement from members of the faculty, but should the WEEKLY in any way deviate from their wishes, they are ever ready to; criclise. Especially severe was Professor Wilcox in his criticism of the WEEKLY in his channel talk on Friday. He said that the publication had deteriorated so rapidly in the past few years that now he was ashamed to send it to his friends. His criticisms were decidedly unfair, and given in the manner they were, uncalled for. The editors of the paper always appreciate suggestions kindly given and are ever ready to profit by advice. The statement he made to the effect that the
paper was narrow and devoted to political interests, is misleading. In giving items of news the fraternities,—for from his talk one would infer that the paper is directly and openly opposed to fraternities—have always received proper recognition. We acknowledge that the paper is not what it should be, nor will it ever be all that is desired until it receives the co-operation of the faculty. The paper itself is existing in face of the maxim that a "house divided against itself cannot stand," and will continue to exist until the faculty takes some interest in it Then, doubtless, it will live.
The Manhattan Students Herald issues a supplement this week, in which a detailed list of the needs of the school is given. The paper asks the co-operation of the students, professors and of the residents of Manhattan in securing the desired recognition from the legislature. Instead of reviving entirely on the regents' report of the needs of the University, it would doubtless be highly proper for the students and faculty of this institution, and the citizens of Lawrence to put forth some effort to assist in obtaining the desired appropriations. The overcrowded class rooms and the inadequate facilities which some of the departments offer at present makes immediate action necessary, if our University is to maintain its reputation for excellence. The value of a well equipped school with its hundreds of students to a town is at once apparent,
The Sigma Nus, maligned, despised east aside even by their own brethren; about whom some unfriendly fraternity man started the report that they had lost their charter, have shook off their lethargy, and are "rushing" with a vengeance. And now comes the question, why have the Sigma Nus been the sport of all the other fraternities? Are they lower in the scale of society or morality? We don't believe so. Then why is it that their brothers always speak of them with a sneer? Is that the feeling of brotherhood which the name fraternity implies?
The strong feeling which exists between the fraternities and the non-fraternity students is cast aside during the football season, but it re-appears in the spring. Our base ball nines in the last two years have not been what they should be, and it is all because of this spirit. It is to be hoped that this yea there will be no lines, that each one who has ability will try for a place.
When we are giving credit for the beauty and completeness of the new shops it is but proper that Professor Ward should receive his share. He selected the machinery, and it was solely under his direction that it was put into place.
The editors of College Life show their appreciation of a good joke by publishing it twice in the same issue of their paper.
W. R. Arthur has been chosen by Washburn to represent that institution in the state oratorical contest.
There is an indescribable something about a State Normal student that always identifies him.
If we are to have a good series of ball games it is time we at least had a manager.
H. Heymann, dancing master, has opened a term of dancing lessons in Turner Hall. Class meets every Monday evening. Lesson from 8 to 9; dance from 9 to 11. Single lesson 50 cents; term of twelve lessons $5.00.
At Nebraska University they form a new fraternity about every week.
The Junior laws will entertain soon. Their hip given before the holidays was a very decided success and their next attempt will doubless prove to be a most delightful affair.
SOCIETY.
The frantic rushing that has been in-dulged in by the girls' fraternities during the past week has been very amusing to the disinterested onlooker, though the girls say it has been anything but amusing to them.
Arrangements for the junior "Prom" are being made. It doubtless will be a very swell affair, at least if "all we hear is thus." It will probably take place the 11th of April.
Miss Bertha Miller entertained informally at cards Tuesday night in compliment to Miss Babel Bailey and Miss Katharine Baxter of Kansas City.
Mr. Hooper of Smith county spent a few days this week visiting his con T. H. Hooper.
Dr. Hall of the Kansas City University came up last Monday for the Sigma Xi meeting at Prof. Newson's.
Mr. Bishop, of Chanute, an old University graduate was on the hill Tuesday. He is on his way to Singapore where he will engage in business.
The Beta Theta Pis have sent out invitations for their annual spring party, which will be held January 27.
Plans are being made for the Chance lor's annual reception to students, but a date has not yet been decided on.
Later reports from the committee on the Junior "Prom." state that the affair will be held the 21st of April.
Mr. J. A. Post, who has been spending the holidays in Iowa and Indiana, with relatives, returned Thursday morning to resume his work on the hill.
Mr John Harrison want to * Topeska
Thursday morning to remain a few days,
returning in time for the Phi Delta Phi
installation which took place Saturday
night.
Mr. Dean Lowe came down from Topeke Friday evening to attend the dinner party given by Miss Eva Brown.
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Cread entertained Wednesday evening for their son Mr Charles Creed and Mr. W. C. Hoad of Lecompton at their home south of town. The guests were delightfully entertained with music and dancing. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Brown, Misses Hughes, Cross, Stanton, Mida Stanton, Hill, Lesley Hill, Whitman, Edwards, and Messers. Trueblood, Hoad, Graham, Brown, Else, Stanton, Freed Stanton, Huddleston and Verner Huddleston.
The members of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity are planning to entertain their young lady friends Friday evening, January 2oth, at their chapter house.
The Phi Psis are wearing colours for Raleigh Fife of Kansas City, Kansas.
Mrs George B. Penny went to Topeka Wednesday to visit friends.
Miss Edith Snow spent Wednesday in Topeka.
The Phi Delta Phis held initiation Saturday night for three new men. Messrs Sample, Chamberlain and Leland.
One of the most elaborate social events of the week was the progressive dinner party given by Miss Eva Brown Friday evening in compliment to Misses Mabel Bailey, and Matherine Marie Baxter. The decorations were pink and white roses and carnations and prettily decorated menu cards were given as favors. The dinner was an eight course one and the guests were seated at six small tables placed in the different rooms. As it was a progress-
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sive dinner party the young gentlemen changed tables after each course. The invited guests were Misses Bailey, Baxter, Becker, Hanson, Lewis Morris, Miller, Burrie Bowersock, Brown, Cross, Cain, and Fliersheim, and Messrs Dean Lowe, of Topeka, Cockins, Hamilton, Rodgers, Cloyes, Sample, Smith, Williams, Poshler Nichols, Carrol and Maggard.
The young lannes or the Pi Beta Phi fraternity entertained very delightfully for Misses Bailey, Baxter and Bunker on Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Zilla Smith. The supper was served from chafing dishes and later in the evening dancing was indulged in. Those presen were Misses Bailey, Baxter, Bunker, Smith Hawk, Hutchinson, Moore, Bangs, Ayres, Spencer, Boughton, Snow, Leech, Baker, Manleyand Mill尔.
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Miss Lizzie Goodnight was appointed to review at the next meeting an article by Prof. Blackmar in the January Forum, on San Francisco's struggle for good government.
There followed a discussion of the special session legislation at Topeka, the prosecution of the Standard Oil Company in Ohio, and the expansion policy of the United States. The general tenor of the discussion on the latter point seemed to be that with increased responsibilities the political system of the American nation would rise to the emergency and the result would be greatly beneficial not only to the Philippines and Asia in general, but also to the American people.
The meeting of the Economic Seminary on Monday afternoon was opened with a report by Mr. Overlander on the opening chapter of the article entitled "The Workers," recently published in Scribner's. The experiences of the author were detailed giving the results of his attempts to mingle and work with the laboring classes. After traveling some days from New York and getting his meals by odd jobs that he was occasionally able to pick up, he obtained steady work for a week at West Point, in which time he was able to earn $5.85, all but ten cents of which he was obliged to pay for his board and lodging. These articles, on the whole have been unsatisfactory, as the author seems to be unacquainted with very common-place affairs, and to be unable to deduce nothing of value from his experience.
I. C STEVENSON.
PRINCIPAL.
Just a Little Wrong.
There is a lad of tender years out in the western part of the city who is inordinately fond of conundrums, and resembles Oliver Twist in his capacity for asking for more. The other day his mother, driven to desperation, gave him the time-honored one about an old man being like a dog's tail, on account of being "infirm." This youngster did not understand at first, and had to have the thing explained to him, but having at last caught on, he was delighted, and immediately flew up to his grandfather to puzzle him with the same question. Of course this was a model grandpa, who is always ignorant in the right places, and after much wild guessing he had to be told, whereas the youngster yelled out: "Because it sticks tight! grandpa; because it sticks tight!" and was immensely pleased with the heartiness of grandpa's laugh.—Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Read This.
The Dyer dyes awhile, then dies,
To Dye he's already trying:
Until upon his dying bed.
He thinks no more of Dveing.
A. S. Booth has returned to Lawrence after several months vacation visiting friends and relations in Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska, and will take charge of his place of business Cleaning, Dyeing and Pressing clothing at the same old place, Kaw Valley Steam Dye Works, Berkeley and Massachusetts Streets. Prices to suit the times and remember satisfaction guaranteed and good work.
HUMOROUS.
A negro debating club at Lawrence, decided, after tedious discussion, that the moon is of more use than the sun, because it shines at night, when it is needed. The sun shines in the daytime, when it is not needed. This may be classed among the things that are referred to as 'important if true.'-Kansas City Star.
Mr. Rob Garver went to Topka Thursday to remain over Sunday.
Bookkeeping at Business College, National Bank building.
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