Kansas University Weekly
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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, SATURDAY, AHRIL 9.1898.
BUSINESS...
DIRECTORY
IT IS HIGH TIME You Were Fitting Out for Spring Time.
The pictures tell the story. You will find what you want in FootFear at
BULLENE'S;
NOTICE. Wilder Bros. Shirt Co.
Shirts, Plain...10 Cents.
Collar,...2 "
Cuffs, per pair...4 "
Underwear, cotton...5 "
Handkerchiefs, cambric...2 "
Handkerchiefs, Silk...5 "
Neckties, cotton...3 "
Neckties, silk...5 "
Tie...3 "
WALTER L. KELLEY.
At McCurdy's Grocery. University Solicitor.
mee over woodward's Drug Store.
C.E. ESTERLY DENTIST
OE CHICAGO.
Once over Woodward's Drug Store. College of Physicians and Surgeons
School of Medicine, University of Illinois.
Opposite Cook County Hospital.)
DR, WM. ALLEN PUSEY Secretary,
401 State Street, Chicago
Fouryears graded course. First two years largely laboratory work, second two years laboratory work and third two years facilities unsurpassed in the United States. All courses are awarded to students in the college. Students interested in medical education are invited to investigate this college information.
FREDERICKSON & McKENZIE
DR. WYLIE G. WO0DRUFF,
924. Mass. St. Phone 50.
Will make closer prices on canned goods, dried fruits and fresh vegetables.
SURGEON & PHYSICIAN,
**OFFICE HOME**
0, 1 to p. 5 m.
p. 2 to p. 5 m.
No. 799 Mass. St.
Residence 022 kv. St.
For First-Class Merchandise At Low Prices
Call on M. J. Skofstad.
F.D. MORSE, M.D.
The American Clothier
824 Mass, Street.
Residence 1041 Tenn. Street.
Office, over Woodward's Drug Store.
W. P. SCHNECK,
602 Vermont.
...Livery $ ^{\mathrm{A}}_{\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{D}}}$ Hack
Tel. 148.
PROTSCH
The Leading K. U.
TAILOR.
WORK RESUMED.
BOILERS FIXED AND CLASSES AGAIN HELD
WILL BE RFBUILT AT ONCE.
--importance to the engineering student. If the loss caused by the fire is not replaced by next fall we must except to lose most of our engineering students. Those who have the money will go elsewhere, and those without the necessary means to go elsewhere will stay at home rather than receive only partial instruction. The shops must be rebuilt at once or else we will be seriously crippled."
Work B gun on Power House and Plans for Rebuilding the Shops.
The forced vacation has come to an end and all day Monday the students flocked into town ready to go to work on Tuesday. That day found all the classes in all departments being held as usual, with the exception of the classes in the Physics building, which could not be heated till later in the week. Every effort is being made to raise enough money to begin rebuilding the engineering shops at once. Of course everyone knows that not one cents worth of the $20,000 of apparatus was saved from the fire of two weeks ago. All was destroyed in the fire which burned the power house and the shops.
Early in the forced vacation following the fire, Chancellor Snow held a consultation with Governor Leedy and later with a committee of Lawrence citizens. The proposition was that the citizens of Lawrence should raise the money necessary to repair the damage done by the fire. If they would do this Governor Leedy pledged his influence towards the reimbursement of these advancing the money
The committee consisting of Messrs. Gurdon Grovenor, J. D. Bowersock, Alex Monroe and Paul R Brooks, immediately pledged $7,000 to be used in rebuilding the power house and heating plant. This money is now in the bank and work has already begun. The debris has been cleared away, the damaged boilers repaired and work on the building itself has commenced. All of this $7,000 will be needed however, to put the power house in shape and prepare for lightning and heating of the University buildings. To reuild and refit the shops will require in the neighborhood cf $25,000 more. In absence of a special session of the legislature this money must be raised by private subscription also. There is of course no intention to ask for this as a gift but merely as a loan. The Chancellor has consequently written to the members of the State Senate all of whom hold over for two years longer explaining the situation and asking their support to a measure looking towards the reimbursement of the private citizens whose generosity alone can in the present state of affairs allow the reconstruction of this very necessary building. It will of course be impossible to have the shops ady for use during the remainder of this term if work can be begun however immediately it is hoped that the building may be ready for occupancy at the beginning of next fall's work.
It is the intention to construct a separate building for the shops on the bench just at the foot of the steps now leading down to the power house.
The Chancellor has already received letters from twenty-six members of the senate. Of these, twenty-two pledge their unqualified support to the plan of the Chancellor and to see that all subscriptions are reimbursed. The tone of the other four letters is also favorable though not in such unmistakeable terms as the others.
In speaking of the general situation and the need of beginning work immediately Chancellor Snow says:
"The engineering school is seriously embarrassed by the distraction of its shops. What work can be done in the laboratories of the Physics building will not of course be interfered with. The bulk of the shop work, however was done in the destroyed power house. More than this the apparatus itself amounting in value to $19,000, was totally destroyed. This apparatus must be replaced and a building for it constructed before the work of the Engineering School can be properly carried on. It is now so late in the year that we can dispense with the practical work of the department for the rest of the term, but if the efficiency of the engineering school is to be maintained we must be prepared to offer facilities for the mechanical and experimental portion of the course next fall. This mechanical work is of the greatest
CHANCELLOR SNOW TELLS WHY WE MUST RE-
BUILD AT ONCE.
How the Fire Hes Interfered With the Engineering Courses.
The recent fire at the shops will have a very decided effect on the courses of the electrical engineering students. The Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors had all their work for the year destroyed and some of the Juniors were doing special work for themselves or for instructors in other departments. Mr. Fred Matthews had a camera almost finished when the fire broke out. But few Seniors lost directly by the fire as they are through the shopwork of their course but their work in the laboratories is more or less affected by the destruction of the engines and dynamos which furnish the alternating and direct current used in the laboratories in the Physics building. The Seniors are fairly launched on their professional thesis work and now that the supply of electricity is cut off their work is brought to a standstill. The building is well supplied with storage batteries but as there is nothing to charge them with, they are useless. Prof Blake has ordered a new alternator to be set up soon so the delay will not be very prolonged. It is reported that one of the engines was not entirely destroyed and with considerable repairing and overhauling can be made to run again.
SHOP WORK FOR THE YFAR ENDED.
COMMENCEMENTORATOR ELECTED
Rev. J. H. Barrows of Chicago Choosn The Chancellor has received word from from Rev. John H. Barrows of Chicago, accepting the invitation to deliver the commencement address to the school of arts next June. Mr. Barrows was president of the World's Parliament of Religions at the Columbian Exposition. He has just returned from a year's tour of India. While in that country Mr. Barrows' ability as a lecturer was in constand demand and he delivered courses of lectures at Madras and other Indian cities.
His selection to deliver the commencement address is particularly fitting since Mr. Barawzs is one of the many "formerly of Kansas" men who have achieved distinction. He was for some years superintendent of public instruction in Osage City.
Passes The Senats.
The bill appropriating $20,000 to pay the claim held by the University of Kansas for the burning of the Free State hotel has passed the Senate. This claim was formerly held by the Emigrant Aid Society of New England. Last winter it was tranferred to the University. Through the services of Prof. W. H. Carruth the claim was prepared for presentation to Congress. Senator W. A. Harris was a stanch supporter of the bill and secured its passage in the Senate.
Examinations are quite the thing in the Law school at present. The Seniors took an examination in sales down-town the day of the fire. On Friday of last week Prof. Brownell gave the Juniors their "exam" in Bailments. The Seniors on Monday were treated to a forty-five question examination by Judge Benson on Pleadings and just not to be sighted the Juniors took their examination in Constitutional Law the next day.
Law School Exams.
Formal Student in a Naval Volunteer.
Gerald Holsinger, a former student of the University of Kansas, tendered his services to Secretary Long. Mr. Holsinger after leaving the University became a student of the U.S. Naval Academy.
He graduated with the class of '93 and re-received high grades in the examinations that followed his two years service at sea.
Former Student a Naval Voulunteer.
Old King Cole is a merry old soul,
A merry old soul is he.
He buys all his COALS of J. L. Bolles:
No wonder so jolly is he.
He bought all his wood,
And feed all he could.
Of the very same J. L. B.
47 is the Phone, he calls when alone,
And gleefully orders the THREE.
800 Vermont street.
MISSOURI DEBATE.
PCSTPCNED ON ACCOUNT OF THE
FIRE.
Vol. VI. No. 8.
WILL BE HELD FRIDAY MIGHT.
A Misunderstanding as to Date-Both Teams Anxious.
Get out those colors you wore at the Thanksgiving football game, and at the oratorical contest. You will need them next Friday.
Make diligent use of the chest weights in the Gymnastium all next week to develop your lung power, you will need it next Friday.
Put away fifteen cents immediately upon reading this and buy a ticket next Monday morning of some member of the debate committee or at the Weekly office. You will need it next Friday night, or at least you ought to need one and want one if you are a truly loyal Kansan.
For on next Friday Lawrence is to be invaded not by a, Spanish army, but by a band of Missourians. They will not come armed like the Cubans with machettes nor will they come like Quantrell's men with fire and sword.
Their stock in trade is argument and their weapon talk. In other words they come to debate with representatives of the University. The debate was to have been held on March 25, but the fire of that week compelled its postponement. As told in the WEEKLY of March 19, the question to be debated is the income tax and Kansas has the side supporting the national income tax. The legal question will be eliminated from the debate. This will be the first debate between Kansas and Missouri. The admission will be only 15 cents and tickets may be secured the first of the week from members of the committee or at the WEEKLY office.
MUTUAL MISUNDERSTANDING.
Looked at One Time as if There Would Be No Debate.
It looked the first of the week as though the debate might fall through. Everything was in a muddle and no one was particularly to blame. Missouri thought the debate was to be this week, our team understood that April 15, was the date.
The following statement of the situation is authorized by a member of the committee.
The Missouri debate postponed on account of the fire and vacation will he held on next Friday night. There has been some little hitch in the arrangements but there is no doubt but the debate will he held on that night.
Immediately upon the receipt of the news of the burning of the power house, the debate committee was hastily called together at Prof. Olin's house. The only thing the committee could do under the circumstances was of course to send word to Missouri and postpone the debate. This was done by wire. As it was not known at the time just how long it would be before the University would resume work, it was thought best to suggest April 15 as the date of the debate. A letter was immediately sent Missouri explaining the circumstances fully and suggesting that date. In the same letter Missouri was asked to negotiate with Prof. Olin, chairman of our debating committee, if this date did not suit her. This letter was sent to Mr. M.cIntyre, chairman of the Missouri committee.
No reply whatever was received from him. Tuesday of last week, however, a letter was received at the Chancellor's office from Prof. Hicks of Missouri University, stating that April 8 would suit their boys as a date for the debate and suggesting that the judges be corresponded
Watkins National Bank.
Capital $150,000 Surplns. $17,500.
J. B. WATKINS,
President,
C. A. HILL,
Vice President,
PAUL R. BROOKS,
Cashier,
W. HAZEN,
Ass's Cashier,
DIRECTORS.
J. B. WATKINS, C. A HILL, A. HERNING
J. B. EAZEN, J. HOUSE, J. BROOKS
Savings Department deposits received Tuesday and Fridays. Exchanges on all the principal cities of the world.
UNIVERSITY DIRECTORY.
Chemical seminary meets at 4 p.m every Thursday.
Civil Engineering society meets every Thursday at 3 p. m.
Electrical seminary meets at g a m every Friday.
Pharmacental seminary meets first and third Tuesdays of the month at 3 p. m.
Kent club meets at 10 a.m every Saturday.
Deutsche Verein meets at 5 p. m every Thursday.
The Adelphic meets at 7:30 p. m every Saturday.
The Snow Literary meets at 7:30 p.m.
every Friday.
Historical Seminary, Every Other Friday at 4.
Economic Seminary, Every Tuesday at 1.
The University Biological club meets every Wednesday at 5 p.m.
with to see if they could come at that time,
In the absence of the chancellor. Mr. Hogg took charge of the correspondence, Prof. Olin supposing any proposals from Miss ouri would be to him as directed by our letter had failed to notify the chancellor and Mr. Hogg of the date of the postponement.
The only thing known at the Chancellor's office then was the fact of the postponement. In the absence of any notification of the date set by the committee, Mr Hogg replied that he presumed April 8 would be satisfactory provided the judges could be secured. Correspondence was opened with the judges and it was found that neither Judge Phillips nor Col. Rossington could be present on April 8. Here the matter stood till Wednesday when Prof. Olin received a letter from Mr. McIntyre of Missouri announcing that the Missouri team would arrive Thursday afternoon. A meeting of the committee was called for Wednesday noon. No arrangements had been made for advertising under the supposition that the debate would not be held till next week. Something had to be done and that quickly. Mr. Cheadle read a copy of the letter he had sent to Missouri and Mr. Hogg produced his correspondence with Prof. Hicks. The committee felt that the action of Missouri in ignoring the chairman of the committee and in arbitrarily passing over the committee's suggestion of April 15 and arranging for a different date when requested to notify Prof. Olin provided the date were not satisfactory, absolved us from any duty to endanger the financial success of the debate by holding it without sufficient advertising on Friday of this week. A telegram was immediately sent to President Jessee setting the debate for April 15th and this telegram was followed by a full explanatory letter.
Smith's news depot is the headquarters for athletic goods. The largest and finest stock in the city. We also have all the best makes of fountain pens. The WEEKLY and all other leading papers on sale at Smith's news stand.
K. S. U. bocquet is the most lasting and fragrant perfume on the market. For sale only at Brirr Bros' Drug store. 909 Massachusetts street.
The Troy Steam Laundry is prepared to give you first class work on short notice. Give them a trial.
Fine tobacco and cigars at Smith's News Depot.
C. E. HOSTETTER.
**** Dentist.
802 Mass. Street.
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In Black and Chocolate in low and high shoes For Ladies New ones, just received.
MASON'S.
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