Kansas University Weekly
Editor-in-Chief:
FREDERICK H. WOOD,
Associate:
JOHN H. KANE.
Literary Editor:
AGNES LEE,
Associates:
GERTRUDE CHAPMAN. ELEANOR GEPHART
Local Editor.
Guy, C. SEEDS.
Associates:
FRANK SWETT, GERTFUED HILL,
A. H. PARROTT, JOHN FLETCHEM,
JOHN FRANCIE, JE, I. C. BOTTOMER,
J. M. LEE, FRANK JEWETT
SARA THRASHER
Managing Editor:
J O HALL.
Associate.
FRANK P. PRATT.
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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, APRIL 16, 1898
A SECOND BALL TEAM.
There are several advantages aside from that of practice, arising from the formation of a second ball team.
No man's work can be accurately judged from practice alone. He must be seen in a game; under fire, as it were Neither can a man's work be fairly judged by one day's play.
Two teams both made up of candidates for the 'Varsity will give every man a show. It will be a good thing for the candidates for it will give all the same advantage. It will be a good thing for the captain for it will allow him to select his men with more discretion. It will be a good thing for the team, for it will compel each man to earn his place and to work hard to hold it. It will be a good thing for the whole school. It will create a greater interest in baseball. Suppose our football team never played a practice game. Instead the men got out every afternoon and kicked the ball around and fell on it and practiced signals and formulated without any opposing line. Do you think people would take as much interest in football as they do? The "fans" would but the student body would not. As it is, however, they come out to the practice games, get interested in the work of individual candidates, gossip about the plays and players. Just so with base ball. At present the interest is confined almost wholly to thirty-third degree "fans." But let there be a rattling hot practice game on the athletic field two or three times a weeks and it will be surprising to see the increased interest.
This scheme will also make favoritism impossible. As it is now many people have an idea that favoritism and not merit picks the team. We have reason to know that there is nothing in this character, but if there is, nothing will show it up quicker than these practice games between the two teams, and if as we believe, there is nothing in the charge, there is no easier way to disprove it than by the work done in these games by the candidates in the field.
Finally, it will help develop material for future as well as for present teams. Let us by all means have a second ball team. It will insure a better team, more frequent practice, greater interest, and more and surer victories.
A WAY FOR NEEDED PRACTICE.
The recent ball games with the Indians have shown several needed things. Among others they have made apparent poor team work, and base running which can hardly be denominated as otherwise than stupid.
Of course it is as yet early in the season, but the sooner these two defects are mended, the sooner will the team be in shape to play gilt edge and winning ball.
The WEEKLY has long been of the opinion that a second ball team should be organized to play two or three games a week with the 'Varity.
This scheme has several advantages. First, it gives the Varsity a chance to improve its team work. The more games the men play, the better they will work together.
In the next place it will give the boys a chance to improve their running. There
is always a disposition among amateurs to hug the bases. Competent critics have said that our poor base running at Lincoln last year was one of the things that lost us the game. As long as our efforts in this important feature of the game are confined to what practice we get in scheduled games with outside teams we may expect to hear this same criticism. Games which are played to be won are no place for experiment and practice. But if frequent games could be played with a second team, the element of victory would be secondary to that of practice and the men would soon find out what they could do on bases and learn to have confidence in themselves.
KANSAS-NEBRASKA
Large Audience Assembles to Hear the Final Preliminary.
Last Monday evening an enthusiastic audience gathered at Music hall to hear the final preliminary of the Kansas-Nebraska debate. The hall was filled and many were obliged to go to the galleries to secure seats.
When the proper time arrived, Prof. Green called order. In well chosen words he told the purpose of the meeting and explained the manner of proceeding. To the right of the chairman the speakers for the affirmative were seated about a table, to his left were the speakers for the negative seated in like position Mr. P. S. Elliott, who sat back of the chairman acted as time-keeper.
Thus there was, not, as is so often the case on similar occasions, a row of debaters forced by their position to look like prisoners waiting for their sentence.
The subject of the debate was: Resolved that the English cabinet system of government would be better for the United States than the congressional form. Each debater was given eight minutes for an opening speech and three minutes for rebuttal. The preceding Saturday it was decided by lot which side each debater would champion. It was decided that Mr. Baumgartner, Mr. Decker, and Mr. Criisman would speak on the affirmative and that Mr. Layton, Mr Cueadle and Mr. Jackson would represent the negative.
The first speaker was Mr. Bungartner who represented Snow Literary society. He skillfully presented the subject under discussion, with the exception of a slight hesitancy his delivery was good. W. H. Layton of the Kent club followed with the opening of the negative. He had the subject well in hand. The direct questions which he flung to his opponents showed his natural power as a debater. He warmed up to his subject and the audience would have staid the time-keeper's call. As he took his seat significant nods throughout the audience meant that it was conceded that he was sure of a place in the final encounter with Nebraska.
Mr. Pearl Decker of the Brownell Debating club then came forward. He happily blended oratory and logic. With true eloquence he drove his arguments home. When he closed the greatest applause of the evening broke forth. Mr. Cheadle, of the Senior Art class, presented good argument for the negative. He spoke impressively, and with practice will have an excellent delivery. Mr. Crisman, another representative of the Senior Art class, followed with a well prepared argumentation. He received the close attention of all. The Green Law Debating club was represented by Mr. Thos. Jackson, who closed the debate for the negative. Mr. Jackson is a unique speaker. His arguments were good. His strong individuality asserted itself and he received a very hearty applause. The closing speeches were good and the debate was ended before the audience had become the least bit wrong.]
The judges, Mr. George Innis, ex-congressman Moore and Judge Horton gave first rank to Pearl Decker, second to W. A. Layton, third to J. B. Cheadle. Kansas University can be proud of her representatives. They will go to Lincoln the first Friday in May and effect a victory for the crimson and blue.
Horton Iunes Moore Tota
Baumgartner... 5 ... 3 ... 6 ... 1
Layton ... 2 ... 2 ... 3 ... 7
Decker ... 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... 3
Cheadle ... 2 ... 5 ... 4 ... 11
Crisman ... 4 ... 6 ... 2 ... 12
Jackson ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 12
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BOOKS AND THINGS
Among the noteworthy books received this week is: The New England Primer; a history of its origin and development; edited by Paul Leicester Ford and published by Dodd, Mead and Co. The copy received is number 200 of a limited edition of 425 copies and contains the following interesting dedication:
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and serges. Our suits range from $12.00
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Investigate this matter before placing your order.
New books at the Library.
Dedicated to Mr. Cornelius Vanderbilt in grateful recognition of courtesies to the editor in the use of his collection of New England primers.
Browning and the Christian Faith: the evidences of Christianity from Browning's point of view by Edward Derdoe.
- Other books received are. Captain John Smith; works; edited by Edward Arber. 2 vols.
15 vols of The English Scholar's Library of Old and Modern Works; edited by Edward Arber.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.
Day Dreams of a Schoolmaster by D'Arcy W. Thompson
The Story of a Child by Margaret
Deland
Master Skylark a story of Shakespeare's Time by John Bennett.
The Personal Equation by Harry Thurston Peck.
John Sherman's Recollections of Forty Years: an autobiography. 2 vols.
Bibliography in Ferguson, Statement Series
Richelieu in Foreign Statesmen Series
by Richard Lodge.
MATHEMATICS: Lehrbuch der Algebra by Weber, 2 vols.
Elliptische Modulfunctionem by Felix Klein. 2 vols.
Abelian Fvactions by H. F. Baker.
The American College in American Life by Charles Franklin Thwing.
The Social Mind and Education by George Edgar Vincent.
RELIGION Religions of Primitive Peoples by Daniel G. Brinton.
The Evolution of the Idea of God by Grant Allen.
The Elements of the Science of Religion by C. P. Tiele, vol 1.
Sociology: Social Life in England 1660
1660 by William Connor Sydney.
Wealth and Moral Law by E. Benjamin Andrews.
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BASE BALL NOTES
Professor Haworth has made an offer of a $5 Stetson hat to the player on the base ball team who makes the best general average in the league and schedule games. All men are eligible who play three-fourths or more of the games. The award will be made on the following basis:
The man having the highest batting average will receive six points: the man next highest, five points; the next, four etc.; the one having the highest average in base running will be credited with four points, the next highest three, etc; and the one having the highest average in fielding will receive three points, the next highest two points, etc. The total number of points made by each man will be summed up and the player having the greatest number will take the prize.
The offer has made quite a hit with the boys and there promises to be a close contest for the honor. An official scorekeeper has been appointed and a careful record kept of each game.
On next Saturday, April 23, our owl rival, Baker will be uphere in force to play the opening game of the league series. The Bakerites will arrive on the morning train accompanied by a large crowd of rooters and will come with every expectation of victory. They have a "crack" pitcher this year with whom they say K. U., will be unable to make connections. Arrangements will be madd on McCook field for the accommodation of an extra large crowd. Following is the schedule of the season's games as now definitely arranged d by Man Manager Snyder.
April 16. Haskell vs. K. U, at Lawrence.
April 23, Baker vs. K. U. at Lawrence.
April 25, Ottawas vs. K. U. at Ottawa
May [7], Washburn vs. K. U. at Lawrence.
May 9. Baker vs. K, U, at Baldwin.
May 14, Ottawa vs. K. U. at Lawrence.
May 20, Emporia vs. K. U. at Emporia.
WALTER MOUN
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May zr, Washburn vs. K. U. at Topeka
May 3. Nebraska vs. K. U. at Lawrence.
May 31, Nebraska vs. K. U. at Lincoln,
Games with the Kansas City Blues,
Leavenworth, Abilene and Saint
Mary's are also under consideration.
The Indians play the Blues on Friday
of this week. This is the first time the
red-skins have ever been pitied against
Manning's men and the game is being
made the feature of the week in Kansas
City.
Mr. Bryan's recent trip to town and his gift of $450 to the University recalls an experience of the base ball boys at Lincoln last year. The team arrived Friday afternoon, played two games on Saturday, and left for Manhattan Monday morning enroute home. Several of the boys] had had never been in Lincoln before, and getting together on Sunday, they resolved to "do" the town. Among other objective points was the residence of William J. Bryan, where it was proposed to make a call," just to show the old man there is no hard feeling," one of the boys remarked who had cast his maiden vote for Wm. McKinley a few months previous.
A kodak was procured and two of the more "brassy" fellows wagered that they would not leave Lincoln until they had a snap shot of Bryan. Arrived at the house a firm push of the button brought Bryan's private secretary to the door. This gentleman at once informed the boys that Mr. Bryan did not receive callers on Sunday. This was "running up against it" at the very outside. But they were not dismaved
Whatever else may be said of Kansas University students they cannot be accused of being slow. A chat was begun with the private secretary, an incident complimentary to him, which one of the boys had picked up in the newspaper, was related, several other compliments passed, and presently the boys had the secretary "on the run." But still he refused, though now somewhat reluctantly, to grant an interview with Mr. Bryan. He was prevailed upon, however, to permit his picture to be taken on the porch with the boys, and also a front and side view of the house, with himself and the boys on the lawn.
Mr. Bryan who had been sitting in his study, had by this time become interested in what was going on outside, and came to the open bay window to look out. In less than an instant the kodak was shifted toward him and though he dodged back when he saw what the boys were up to, he was too late, the camera had gotten in its work.
Although the interview failed the visitors came away with a splendid 4x4 likeness of Mr. Bryan. In the picture he is shown as moving backward with a broad smile on his face. Evidently he enjoyed the joke as well as the boys.
The Sigma Chi-Phi Psi game of the fraternity series has been postponed until Tuesday afternoon on account of the Jockey club meet.
MISSES PETERSON & HUTT.
Everybody in the city knows, or should know, that the best place to buy any kind of good coal and to secure prompt delivery is from J. Standing, Tel. 186.
We cordially invite the ladies of K. U. to visit our hair dressing and treatment parlor.
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Invitations are out for the "Barb Annual" next week. This Annual is intended to exceed all others given haretofore.
The thirty-second anniversary of the Pi Beta Phi, will occur the 30th of this month. On that occasion the younger members of the fraternity, this years initiates, will entertain the older girls.
The Kappa initiation which was to have been held last week has been indefinitely postponed.
Miss Vassie james of Kansas City visited Miss Agnes Lee several days this week.
Miss Clara Lynn came up from Kansas City for the Theta N epsilon party.
Miss Dodge and Miss Taylor entertained Mr. Seymour and Mr. Gibbs of Kansas City last Sunday.
Miss Agnes Lee spent Saturday and Sunday in Topaka.
Miss Anna Banks of Topeka visited her Kappa sisters this week.
The Betas initiated Simpson, Toby and Shaler last Friday night. The men were put through a preliminary ordeal at the ball game in the afternoon.
The Warner Comedy Company.
A committee composed of representatives of every fraternity in school met Tuesday and decided that, since the Annual is to be stricly a Senior class and not a University affair that the fraternities would not have their pictures published in it. The committee was composed of Misses McCrory, Stone and Hill; Messrs. Clark, Voigts, Noyes, Wood, Lee and Clock.
The Warner Comedy company which comes to the opera house Monday, April 18th, is without a doubt as strong a repertory company as has or will visit Lawrence this season. They carry twelve people headed by the charming actress, singer and dancer, Cora Warner. They have selected from their choice repertoire of plays the beautiful four act domestic comedy, "Mercie's Marriage," as their opening bill. All during the performance high class specialties will be introduced. The management have decided to place the prices for this engagement in keeping with the times 10,20 and 30 cents. Ladies free Monday night when accompanied by a paid reserve seat ticket if purchased before 7 p.m. Also every night during the week.
Seats on sale Saturday morning at Dick Bros. Drug store.
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