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Kansas University Weekly.
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Unfair comparison of the salaries received by the Chancellor and professors of the University with the salaries received at other educational institutions in the state have been made and used in the present legislature. A comparison of the salaries received here with those received at the Universities of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Idaho, and California, shows that the salary of the professors average $700 higher than here; full professors $350; associate professors $160; assistant professors $340.
Hilliard Johnson was in Topeka last Saturday to attend a meeting of the executive committee of the State Oratorical Association. Arrangements were made for the division of seats to the respective schools and two hundred parquet seats were reserved for the University. Tickets may be had of either Stewart or Johnson. A special train will return to Lawrence after the contest. Let all loyal K. U. students attend and let the people of Topeka, the competing schools and our legislators know that we are not quite yet things of the past. It has been some years since the streets of Topeka have resounded with a real lively Rock Chalk and the time is now ripe. (Exit with a flourish of trumpets.)
Sigmi Xi Initiation.
Monday night the successful science graduates-to-be were initiated into the mysteries of Sigmi Xism at the Chancellor's residence. About eighteen professors were present to conduct the ceremonies, which were reported to have been extremely well carried out. Papers were read by Prof. Templin and the "initiates." The subjects of some of the papers were very suggestive and they are presented to the public for consideration. Mr. H. P. Cady dwelt on the subject of "Stinks and Other Bad Smells;" Mr. E. C. Riggs expatiated on "The Scabretoothed Tom-cat;" while Mr. P. J. Parrott submitted a paper full of Bed-bugs. Mr. C. A. Kraus presented a very able paper on Electrical Forces, and Prof. Templin concluded the literary portion of the program with a paper on the Study of Fear. At the conclusion of the literary program refreshments were served and at half past eleven the very successful initiation was over.
Chapel Notes.
Prof. Cowan has led this week.
Monday morning's subject was the character of Joshua as a model for to-day; Tuesday's, the character of true wisdom; Wednesday's, the elements of the armor of the Christian.
Rev. Mr. Brown, of Kansas City, Kansas, led Thursday morning and spoke of and illustrated some of the points of the Sermon on the Mount.
Pharmacy Notes.
"Too much Work."
The Senior Pharmics passed resolutions last Tuesday to the effect that they would not take the laboratory course in organic Chemistry. Last year the work was optional, but this year it has been compulsory, but the Pharmics fail to see it that way, and they think that they have plenty to do without it.
The "It."
Mr. Cady gave a very interesting talk on "Water of Crystallization" before the Chemical seminary last Monday, and those who were not present missed a treat.
The committee on the "It" met last Monday and Wednesday to make arrangements for the great "It' banquet, and they have put into a deal of work and trouble in order to make it the greatest thing of the season, and the outlook is that it will be fine, and no one can afford to miss it. Members of committee are Messrs. Crew, Wagner, Barber, Sterling, and H. E. Davies.
Prof. Bartow arrived in this city last Saturday, and Monday morning he entered upon his duties by being introduced to the Senior Pharmacy class in Organic Chemistry. Prof. Bartow will probably give the Pharmics a good "dose" before he is through with them.
Copying on typewriter, M. F. Laycock.