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Kansas University Weekly
THE ONLY OFFICIAL AND AUTHORIZED WEEKLY PUBLICATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
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BUSINESS... DIRECTORY
OMAR HARSHMAN.
1017 Mass. Street, Street
Lawrenceville in the City
Your Shoes to Him.
NOTICE. Wilder Bros Shirt Co.
Shirts, Plain ... 10 Cents
Collarss... 2 ''
Cuffs, per pair... 4 ''
Underwear, cotton ... 5 ''
Handkerchiefs, cambric ... 2 '''
Handkerchiefs, Silk ... 5 ''
Earlets, cotton ... 3 '''
Necklets, silk ... 5 ''
Towels... 3 ''
WALTER L. KELLEY.
WALTER L. REELLI
1027 Mass. St. University Solicitor
LATEST FADS
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 22,1898.
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THREE ROOMED HOUSE.
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WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED
that we are making very low prices for the holiday trade.
Eleoant Line of Umbrellas
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H handsome i-strap for dancing .. $1.15
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Men's patent leather oxfords .. 2.00
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PURE CONFECTIONS and FINE ICE CREAM. Oysters served in any style. Phone 188. 709 Mass. st.
THE FEE QUESTION.
THE SUBJECT BEING AGITATED BY THE PHARMACY STUDENTS.
A Pettition Signed by the Students and Sent to Attorney General Boyle Alleges that the Fees Are Unlawful and Exorbitant.
Dr. L. E. Sayre was treated to a surprise party when he reached his senior pharmic class Wednesday morning. He was given a copy of a petition which was sent Tuesday to Attorney General Boyle praying for an opinion on two questions: Can the pharmacy school legally collect fees from the students, and, if it can do so, can it lawfully charge more than wholesale price for the material furnished?
Every member of the senior class has signed the petition.
In support of the first question the students avert that no fees are charged at the Agricultural College; everything, even the material and apparatus being furnished free of charge.
The class rests its case principally, however, on the second part of the petition. By a comparison with the prices charged the students for acids and material with prices quoted in the druggists circular list there seems to be a profit of from 200 to 800 per cent.
When asked in regard to the charges of the Pharmacy students against the fees, Dr. Sayre said:
Alcohol, the *students aver*, is purchased by the school for 40 cents per gallon and sold to them for $1.28 per gallon They declare also that a similar profit is made on chloroform, ether, and acids.
ormerly we made a statement and tried to equalize charges as much as possible. We now proceed on a different plan. We issue coupon cards of the value of $500 each to each student. This card is divided into 500 penny divisions and when the student gets any material to use in the laboratory the cost is indicated on the card. This is done in order to give each student a chance to economize as much as possible. The fees are made large enough to cover the total expense of the Pharmacy school and no more. We do not try to make a profit. Last year, however, we were behind between $200 and $300 for freight and we had to ask the regents to appropriate other money to make this up. The students are not compelled to buy from the department, but it is cheaper for them to buy of us, because frequently, in fact nearly always, they want small amounts of material which would not be sold at the same price in other places as gallon quantities. Certain chemicals are not charged for and some expensive material is furnished free. One of these expensive pieces was broken last year and the piece which replaced it this year has been broken. Gas for use of the department and shipment of goods must be paid for by the school.
"If all the material could be sold before deteriorating it could be sold at cost. There is a loss of about 25 per cent of chloroform, ether and similar drugs. Alcohol costs us about 60 cents per gallon and if we sell it at $1.28 per gallon it is a saving to them as they could not get it at any other place for less than $3.00 or $4.00.
"I have always tried to deal consciently with the students.
"The state will soon be compelled to recognize one of two things: Either the students must pay fees or the legislature make larger appropriations. If this is not done the department must deteriorate. I want the students to have as many accommodations as possible, but the Pharmacy school requires more money to run it than another departments of the University."
The question is agitating those interested, and the decision of the attorney general is awaited with interest.
Smith's news depot is the headquarters for athletic goods. The largest and finest s tock 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.
Why do sixteen of the Kansas University faculty carry insurance in the Northwestern Mutual Life?
Athletic goods, full line, at Smith's News Depot.
General John B. Gordon Will Lecture
Here Monday Night
A RARE TREAT
Considerable interest is being manifest in the lecture of General Gordon to be given at the University Monday night under the auspices of the lecture bureau.
General Gordon is one of the few survivors among the great confederate leaders during the war. It is not only as a soldier that General Gordon is known to the American public but his fame as an orator and lecturer is wide spread. Of his lecture on the "Last Days of the Confederacy," given in Philadelphia, and which will be repeated here Monday night, the Philadelphia Ledger says:
"General John B. Gordon's lecture on the 'Last Days of the Confederacy' which he delivered at the Academy of Music last evening to an audience largely composed of members of the Grand Army of the Republic, was a masterpiece of mingled humor, pathos, and patriotic eloquence. It presented a vivid picture of at least one side in both armies, and its characterization of the general who fought the great fight was discriminating and just. General Gordon was a prominent actor in many of the closing scenes of the war, and with becoming modesty described in detail, incidents of which history relates the bare outlines. His lecture was a great treat to his audience, whose delight was manifested by spontaneous outbursts of applause, expressing alike the patriotic feeling he aroused and the admiration of the soul stirring orator."
The Sylvester Memorial.
Prof. H. B. Newson, a member of the International Committee for the Sylvester Memorial, is in receipt of a circular setting forth the objects of the committee.
In determining the form which the Memorial should take, the promoters have been influenced by various considerations. The foundation of a mathematical studentship required the raising of an amount of capital which they did not see their way to obtain. It has been decided, therefore, that the foundation of a Sylvester Medal and prize would bring the scheme well within the region of practicability, and would at the same time enable the body entrusted with the fund to offer encouragement and reward to working mathematicians throughout the world for results acclimated in a branch of science that brings no direct material advantage to its cultivators. The medal will be awarded triennially by the Royal Society of London, which has accepted the trust.
Among the members of the committee are the Duke of Devonshire, Lord Armstrong, Lord Kelvin, Lord Rothschild, and numerous leading mathematicians of the new and the old worlds.
Who's This?
He has been here some time, and he be- bieves him to be a hot number. Because he is registered he thinks he is the whole university. He poses before a devot ed looking glass and feels really sad that all the girls should be sighing out their lives for his own sweet sake. He so manipulates his hair that he is crowned with a head of classical mould. It is interesting to see him enter the library. He is sure to act in a proper way. He gracefully lifted the adorn as he puts his left foot over the threshold. By a skillful movement his hair is fixed. As he walks up the aisle everybody notices the classic head and the heroic bearing of body. A few sights a gentle shuffle of the feet show the spirit of discontent, awakened in every breast. AN OBSERVER.
The rehearsing for the pipe organ concert has been done at considerable expense to the University, as it has been necessary to run the engine at night, but a storage battery for which the regents have made an appropriation will make this unnecessary in the future. It is probable that the battery will be in place in time for the second concert.
Battery for the Pipe Organ
Mr. King, while waiting for the pipe organ to be formally accepted fs tuning and repairing the organs in the Congregational Episcopal and Baptist churches.
Vol. V. No. 17.
If you are desirous of working up speed in shorthand do not fail to attend the evening class at the Business college. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. Rate 50c per week.
Best all wool suits $16. R. E. Protsch,
tailor, over Dailey's, 819 Massachusetts
street.
ELLIOTT WINS.
JACKSON COUNTY BOY RECEIVES
FOUR STRAIGHT FIR-TS.
One of the Hardest Fought Contests in History of the Institution Takes Place in University Hall Last Night.
Before the hour of the contest had arrived University hall was filled with an enthusiastic audience. The Laws and members of Snow Literary society came early in order that they might mass in sections and successfully render their yells. Voices gave vent to enthusiasm in every way conceivable and nervous people were glad when President Sweett called order.
After divine blessings were invoked by Rev. Summerville, the program opened with a piano solo by Miss Daisy Orton. The first orator of the evening was Geo O. Foster. His subject was "Since the shackles were removed." The negro problem was presented in a very entertaining way. "The question," said Mr. Foster, "is not what shall we do with the negro, but what shall we do for the negro." The audience felt sure of his receiving a high rank. G. W. Stephenson followed with a masterly production on "Internationalism." Thos, H Gilbert then entertained with a vocal solo, "The Omniscient Ostrich." This was so well rendered that Mr. Gilbert was forced to respond to an encore. The next oration was by Mr. Franklin Baker. His subject was, "The Few or the Many," Mr. Baker has a good voice. His delivery was dramatic and his oration somewhat radical.
Mr. T. Davenport Smith presented the Subject, "Ecclesiastical and Political Despotism." The orator was perfectly at ease before his audience and he gracefully and forcibly impressed every thought of his oration. His hearers became enthusiastic and anticipated the decision of the judges by giving him first rank in delivery.
Miss Cecil Stanford favored the audience with a vocal solo after which Mr. Philip S. Elliott presented his oration, "Liberty and Law." He impressed everyone with his earnestness. His delivery was good, and his thought and composition excellent. Mr. Elliott received rank one and K. U. has reasons to be proud of her orator.
While waiting on the decision of the judges, Miss Jean Bowersock gave a violin solo and responded to a most vigorous encore. Pearl Decker, who won the interstate contest last year, was called upon. He gave a recitation and fairly captivated his hearers.
The decision of the judges was read and yells again filled the building. The members of Snow Literary society gathered in their hall to celebrate. Thus passed the most successful oratorical contest K. U. has had for years. Let us keep up enthusiasm, accompany our orator to the state contest, February 25, and see K. U. represent the state.
The following is the,markings of the judges:
Thought and Composition.
White Nelson Waginger Pearls Rogers Brady
60 97 96 92 91 92
Foster 82% 94% 92% 93% 92%
Smith 75% 97% 90% 97% 93%
Stephenson 92% 87% 90% 83% 88%
Baker 55 90 %04% 80 %84% 88%
Mr. S. R. Boyce, formerly an assistant in the school of Pharmacy, has just written an interesting letter to Prof. Savre in which he shows his appreciation of the Weekly which he reads with regularity. Prof. Boyce will graduate as M. D. next year from the University of Michigan. He states that Mr. Frank Prentiss, a graduate of the school of pharmacy, who has been suffering for some time with paralysis, is now at the hospital at Ann Arbor in the appartment assigned to nervous diseases. He is reported as improving very gradually. Mr. Boyce congratulated the K. U. in its recent acquisition of a pipe organ. At Ann Arbor a student is fully aware of the splendid adjunct this is to a University community.
Miss Piatt will start another term in dancing Saturday, evening, January 20th at Frazer hall. Special rates to those who have taken the lessons of the preceding term.
Fine tobacco and cigars at Smith's News Depot.
UNIVERSITY DIRECTORY.
Chemical seminary meets at 4 p.m every Thursday.
Civil Engineering society meets at 4 p.m. every Wednesday.
Electrical seminary meets at 9 a.m every Friday.
Pharmaceutical seminary meets first and third Tuesdays of the month at 3 p.m.
Kent club meets at 10 a.m every Saturday.
Natural History Journal club meets at 2 p.m. every Wednesday.
Deutsche Verein meets at 5 p.m every Thursday.
The Snow Literary meets at 7:30 p.m. every Friday.
The Adelphic meets at 7:30 p.m. every
The Adelphic meets at 7:30 p. m. every Saturday.
A LITERARY MAGAZINE
Meeting Called of These Interested to Discuss the Propct.
There will be a meeting Monday noon in Room 14 for the purpose of discussing plan for the continuance of the K. U, Idler or the launching of some other literary magazine for the University. Everybody interested is invited to attend.
It is considered by the managers of the WEEKLY a financial impossibility to longer run the Idler in connection with the WEEKLY. It has been suggested therefore, that a stock company be formed for the publication of the Idler. Such an enterprise might meet with success, and if sufficient interest is shown publication of the Idler will be resumed.
K. S. U. bouquet is the most lasting and fragrant perfume on the market. For sale only at Brerr Bros' Drug store, 909 Massachusetts street.
Woodward's Round Corner Drug House is headquarters for cigars. They give you the best value for your money. Get the best.
Miss Georgia Brown will teach a term of ten lessons in dancing at Pythian hall beginning January 10 at 8 p.m. It is requested that pupils will make application at residence. 1217 Rhode Island street for admission to school.
Miss Laura Babeize is teaching French at 1302 Tennessee street. She gives instruction to both classes and individuals.
Gift books, fountain p-ons, fancy calendars and booklets and fine stationery at Henshaw's, 917 Massachusetts street.
Why do sixteen of the Kansas University faculty carry insurance in the Northwestern Mutual Life?
Suits $15.
Pants $4,
O. P. Leonard's.
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CAPS AND GOWNS
For the Class of '98.
Why can't we do your work? Our work is strictly first class.
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Lawrence.