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AFTER SEVEN YEARS.
CHANOELLOR SNOW AGAIN CONDUCTS A RECITATION.
A Class in Organic Evolution Organized Monday With a Good Membership— Reasons for the New De-
Pursuant to the notice which appeared in the University catalogue and the announcement at the general assemblage of students Friday, the class in organic evolution to be conducted by Chancellor Snow, was organized Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Chancellor's office. Despite the fact that no effort had been made to advertise the new course there were a number of students present anxious to take up this most interesting study.
It is not customary for the head of a great educational institution to engage in class room work, there being quite enough of the executive to do to use up the day hours and not unfrequently the night. Of the eleven college president at the Madison conference last year, only one, President Angell, was conducting a class or rather was delivering a course or lectures on constitutional law. Chancellor Snow's purpose, however, in taking upon himself, after seven year's respite, this additional labor was to bring himself into closer relations with the student body while at the same time supplying instruct in a subject too big to be neglected.
Professor Snow expects to conduct the class from the scientific standpoint, yet his lectures will aim to be not too technical to be interesting and popular. Besides supplementary library reading, there will be required work in Wallace's Darwinism. In his first lecture Chancellor Snow showed conclusively that there need be no conflict between the doctrine of evolution and the doctrine of Christianity.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
This Mysterious Meeting of Beta Poli-
tiacs. With their, Old Leader.
Mr Clyde Miller, commonly called "Tubby" on account of his resemblance to Ex-Chief Justice Martin, left the political situation in Osage county in care of a trusted lieutenant long enough to consult with his Beta brethren on Mt Oread this week. He positively refused to be interviewed as to the nature of his visit, but while he he was in close consultation with Mr. Copley, Mr. Wing and Mr. Boone, presumably in regard to the political situation at the University of Kansas. During the afternoon of Mr. Miller's arrival Mr. Wilkie Clock was seen by a WEEKLY reporter to walk in an agitated manner from the Beta house to Adams street and back again. Mr. Clock when approached also looked mysterious and refused to tell the purpose of Mr. Miller's visit further than to say that he had taken advantage of prosperity and the reduced rates to spend a week at the university of Kansas and to attend the circus. Shrewd politicians reasoning from a posterion argument believes that there is something behind Mr. Clock's remarks which he does not care to divulge. The outcome of this apparently chance meeting of laiding politicians will be watched with interest
A GLEE CLUB.
This year, however, everything is favorable to a successful season. We have the Chan cellor's word for it that there is general prosperity throughout the state, the faculty are willing providing care is taken in the selection of members, and the musicians of the University are enthusiastic.
For the University of Kansas is a Necess-
sity. Will One Be Organized?
There has in all probability been no one feature of the University and its work which has advertised the institution of which we are all so extremely proud, as the Glee and Banjo clubs which for many years made tours of the state, giving concerts in the principal cities during the Christmas holidays. These tours were not only financial successes, but have to a great degree popularized the University with the people of the state, and many a student had his interest in the University first aroused by these concerts. For the last two years no clubs have existed, due partly to lack of interest on the part of the musicians, the disapproval of the faculty, and the hard times prevailing throughout the state.
A meeting was held Saturday morning at Music hall for the purpose of discussing ways and means and was largely attended. Will the enthusiasm die out? A creditable Glee and Banjo club can do much for the University life. Shall we have one?
THE EVOLUTION OF T. DAVENPORT SMITH.
T. Davenport Smith who played sub on the eleven two years ago, has re-entered the law department. Time and other factors have worked a wonderful change in Mr. Smith. When here before he was generally known among the students as "Cussin" Smith. Since then, however, he he thoroughly reformed and is hardly recognizable as the same Smith. "I had the wrong idea of college life when I came here before," he says. "Then I supposed a man must be a 'dead game sport' to take part in athletics or be a college man. I had the idea that such habits as drinking, chewing, smoking must be indulged in to make a man popular with his fellows. But I soon learned that my ideas were wrong, entirely wrong. Such things do not elevate a man in the estimation of his fellows, but rather tend to lower him."
During Mr. Smith's absence he has become an active member of the Congregational church. He has also been engaged in Chataquna work giving readings the past summer at Ottawa, Kansas; Salem Nebraska; and other places where he had had good success.
He has testimonials from ex-Governor Morrill and others.
Asked as to whether he would play football this year he said:
"I am inclined to want to put all my time on my studies but yet I feel that every one should take a pride in his school and be willing to make some sacrifice for its glory. Animated by such a motive I shall probably play on McCook field once more."
GENERAL ATHLETIC NOTES.
Games was watching the boys one day last week.
John Sanderson has returned to resume his studies. He ought to be trying for his old position on end.
Higgins, who played on the team four years ago, was looking over the material one day this week. He is now practicing law in Kansas City.
Mrs. May Pierce-Clark entertained Coach Woodruff, Captain Kennedy and Manager Reed Friday evening.
John Woodward, of Salina, returned last Sunday. He weighs 185 lbs, and will try for the team.
There have been as many as thirty men out which is a large number considering the intense heat.
Sherman has returned and will chase the pig skin this fall. He will probably try for center.
Speaks has fallen heir to Tom Hester's suit. May he fall heir to the ability which Tom had of gaining ground.
Ed Swett, a brother of Frank, who is attending Haskell institute, was an onlooker at the practice last Saturday afternoon. He thinks of entering K. U. either this or next fall. He will be a valuable acquisition to the football material.
Jack Crooks will play with the Kansas City varsity medics. Besides Crook and Jones they expect to have Heller "Rock of Ages" Pendleton and others. K U. will play them October 6, during carnival week and Missouri October 9. This will afford an opportunity to get a line on the respectivements of K U. and M. S. U.
The schedule of games so far engaged is is folows.
Medics at Kansas City October 6.
Wentworth military academy at Lawrence October o.
Medics at Kansas City October 6.
Iowa at Lawrence October 30.
Ft Riley at Lawrence November 6.
Washburn at Topeka September 29.
Nebraska at Lincoln November 13.
Missouri at Kansas City Thanksgiving.
Dates are to be arranged with Midland,
Ottawa. St. Marys, Baker and Kansas
Wesleyan and possibly others.
VOL. V. NO. 2.
A LULL AND THEN
Pennsylvania's team has gone into preliminary training. Among the candidates is John Outland. One of the rules of the Pennsylvania university is that any candidate who has failed in two terms work in a year cannot try for a position until he has lowered his conditions. There are some of this latter class at Pennsylvania and a list of them is given in the Philadelphia Record. This method certainly ought to maintain the standard of scholarship and in the end is the best for athletes as it encourages men to enter school who come to complete the course as well as to become athletes.
A POLITICAL VORTEX STIRS THE ZEPHERS ROUND MOUNTOREAD.
There are Many Candidates for the Many Offices and Excitement Will Run High.--The Political Situation in the Several Classes.
There is a mysterious sultrine in the political atmosphere. Whether it be indeed the silence which precedes the storm, or merely an inaudible shadow of an over blowing sham cloud may be determined later. But at present everybody is either ashamed of his ignorance or else too astute to talk. There is one general and overwhelming impression, unuttered but easily devined. Everybody seems to think everybody else is engaged in some secret, nefarious, invidious, diabolical scheme for the general overthrow of mankind and an ensuing chaotic heap; and everybody is anxious to be on top of the heap if he only knew which way to climb. This condition may be described as the pause in University manipulation or the glaring of the clans.
There is, however, sometimes found a way to get at the true situation. Little groups of men talking in low tones, whispered consultations between a leader and his henchman, little beckonings, nods and winks, shaking of hands and patting of backs and the arm-in-arm movement, nervous passing to and fro of abstracted individuals who are perfectly aware that the University resting upon their shoulders may slide into the gutter, vanished from its pinnacle forever, according as their innomely deliberations are foolish and not wise, all these are guide posts leading true into the political country. And it is from observations taken here that is supplied the information given in this article.
The seniors are interested above all things else in the election of class president. There is no lack of candidates and the uncertainty though quiet is intense. Of the sixty-seven who will graduate in the school of arts, every man or woman is either a candidate or a particular friend of some one who is. First in the race in point of time is Herbert Wing. He is a good student, always serious and earnest and full of classical allusions. Until his recent retirement from politics owing to the pressure of his philosophical studies he had been a power for good in the University. He has been recently elected president of the Beta fraternity. Mr. Clock, who used to aspire himself, avers that Mr. Wing is not a candidate. However this may be time will tell; but if Mr. Wing should change his mind and consent to be elected, he would confer an honor upon the class.
It has been reported by the friends of Mr. Wing that he would receive the support of the Y. M. C. A., members of the class in the event of his candidacy. This, however, is indignantly denied by prominent members of the organization, while at the same time they protest that Mr. Wing would not be opposed on account of his religious belief. But the Y. M. C. A may attempt to capture the prize for one of their own members, and Mr. Bright, Mr Smith and Mr. Clark are mentioned in this connection.
Others who are mentioned are Mr. Soudre, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Williams and Mr. McKinnie. All are strong men and would work for the best interests of the class.
But sejor political gossip does not concern the presidency alone. There is the Annual, always a swift road to discussion. Manager of the Annual is an enviable position not only because of the honor and patronage involved but because of hoped for filthy accrual therefrom. George Rising, Wilkie Clock and Mr. Keith are being talked of for the place, and "Sal" Walker has a number of friends who think he is just the man to get out a first class Annual.
The Junior class has troubles of its own. There are more aspirants than can conveniently be accommodated with the presidency. Overheard in the halls friends are booming Frank Shinn, John Flechet, R. R Keley. W. B. Graham, John Collins, F. M. Holliday and John Lofty.
There are so far but two candidates mentioned in the Sophomore class, Tony Buzzi and Ed Copley. Buzzi is coming into notice as a prominent candidate for hall-back on the varsity eleven. He is a popular young fellow and was president of his class in the high school of Arkansas City. Copley was one of the leaders of his class last year and is a very nice boy.
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PROF. BLACKMAR ON AMERICAN FARM LIFE.
"I could not but notice the difference while traveling through Prussia last summer" he said. "There they have the community system of farming—the farmers live in little villages around which is their land. This gives them a chance for enjoying village life which the American farmers do not possess.
Professor Blackmar, in the course of some remarks to his class in the Elements of Political Economy last Thursday spoke of the difference to be observed in American and European farm life.
In some respects it would be well if the same system were in use in this country. One of the deplorable features of the present day is the fact that more of our farm boys when they have completed their college course do not return to the farm instead of rushing into law or medicine or some other profession.
"If the farmers lived in villages instead of living each one separated from the others more of the boys would be glad to return when their school days are over. Then they would have the chance for social enjoyment, for their evenings of pleasure together, for lecture courses and other things, which under the situation as it is today, they cannot have without going to the nearest town. The day will come and is coming when agriculture will be looked upon as the noblest work in which man can engage, and I hope to see the day when we may have electric lines from Eudora and Topeka and other surrounding points which will give those who are reared on the farm the opportunity to come to Lawrence and enjoy the advantages of the University without being compelled to entirely leave their farms."
NOW FOR TENNIS.
If You Wield the Requt Hand Your Name to the Committee on
Foot-ball, base-ball and the heavier sports have for some time crowded tennis out of the list of University athletics. Notwithstanding the fact that there are and have been many in the University who are proficient in the use of the raquet, the interest in this line of athletics has been lagging. A meeting held Wednesday noon, however, is expected to furnish a new impetus to the sport. The meeting was called by Committeeman John Lee and it was decided to hold a tournament in the near future. A small entrance fee will be charged with which to purchase balls and if a sufficient number of entries are obtained prizes will be given. The tournament will be for students only and it is hoped that there will be a large number of entries. The management of the affair is in the hands of a committee consisting of the Messrs Banks, McCleary, Wilder and Stanley to whom those desiring to enter should hand their names.
FOOTBALL IN EMPORIA.
K. U. Furnished Material for a Good Team-Managed by George Martindale.
Football is receiving more attention than any other sport at the present time George Martindale has received numerous letters asking for dates. Williamson, the great quarter-back and assistant coach of Kansas university, may be secured to coach the team. Shellenbarger may do some coaching also. There is a good chance for a first class team to represent Emporia this year. Hensley has returned to school with a brother who is reported even stronger than he is. Hensley is one of the best players in town. Coffman, another good man is working here and can play; Humes will be back; Moses, Lamb, Morley, Savage, Cullison and a number of other excellent men will attend college this year so that the present outlook is very encouraging for a good football team in Emporia this year.—Emporia Gazette.
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