THE KANSAN.
The official paper of the University of
Kansas.
Published every Thursday morning and Saturday night of the school year, by the Kansas University Weekly Publishing Association.
Office in University Library building.
Down Town office, $80 Massachusetts St.
Editor in Chief,
Wirt G. McCarty.
Business Manager
Earl Campbell.
Managing Editor
Jesse W. Kayser.
Asst' Business Manager
C. L. Van Fleet.
Senior Members of the Board
A. I Beech
Junior Members of the Board
Frank H. Blackmar
Roy Douglas
Roy Farnsworth
Herbert P. Green
Wallace F. Hovey
Frank L. Guy.
Subscription price, One Dollar per year,
trictly in advance.
All subscription money due at the end
of the year and all advertising accounts
not paid will be subject to sight draft.
Advertising rates: 25 cents per inch per
insertion; locals 5 cents per line.
Address all business communications
to Earl Campbell, 304 W. Adams.
Entered as second class mail matter
September 30, 1904, Lawrence, Kansas,
Postoffice under the act of Congress March
This is the last Sunday edition of THE KANSAN that the present editor-in-chief ever expects to issue, at least, he sincerely hopes, and conceives a prayer to the effect, that he will never more feel obliged to walk to 639 Massachusetts street once or twice a day and spend most of his time when not walking, in grinding out copy and "heavy" editorials.
The present "we" should have relinquished his grasp on THE KANSAN editorial pen a month ago, but a fool and his money are soon parted and it is a well established tact that editors are a poor lot.
Since assuming the responsibilities of editor of THE KANSAN, and endeavoring to maintain a publication by that name in the University, "we" have learned more than "we" can ever tell Some learning has been very valuable. Much has not. Enemies' promises are more to be feared than enemies' daggers, especially when confidence and dependence are placed in the assertions of those apparently sincere and of good faith.
But the past is the past and the only way to ever make THE KANSAN a daily, and properly grease the wheels of political friction and prejudice in the University newspaper world, is by thoroughly establishing the merit system and strictly abiding by absolute rules governing the same. True merit must count regardless of classes and prestige. This system is at present installed on THE KANSAN with little modification. The next staff, and the editors and staff chosen for the fall term, more than the next members of THE KANSAN, will decide whether or not the true merit system is to live or perish. We believe that within a week or two all political factions, without limitation, will be working for the best interests of the paper, though some other interests may be merged into the great merit system. However, these interests will not be injurious so long as they are properly combined.
It would be vainglory and is
needless to sum up our achievements. This is an honest old world, as a whole, and just deserts generally result from sincere and honest efforts.
"We" have possibly made many enemies. "We" have made some friends as a result of THE KANSAN that would not be traded for the friendship of twice our enemies. Just the same, here's hoping that THE KANSAN lives a long and glorious life, that our enemies become our friends and that our friendships remain ever the truest and most faithful.
The question is,—"What will become of the Graduate Magazine if a real clever monthly is started next year?"
At a party recently given by a class in the University it is said that shin guards and toe protectors were very much needed.
There is still a demand for a good monthly in the University of Kansas. One that will interest alumni and students alike and will have some really up-to-date reading matter. Such a magazine is bound to succeed it handled judiciously.
A word of advice to the next KANSAN editor. Get a leather pouch and hang it on your side under your coat. When eating be sure to put everything except hot water and malted milk in it Also, do not remain up later than ten thirty at nights on penalty of most agonizing affliction
In the minds of a majority of the students of the University of Kansas, there is little doubt but that athletic relations should be resumed with Nebraska. It is important, not only for our own welfare and the promotion of athletics here, but for the promotion of athletics in this section of the United States. Nebraska,
we understaud, is as willing as Kansas, and the only question now is—Who will bear the flag and head the peace commission?
Rumor in private newspaper circles has it that some Kansas City newspaper men are going to back up a K.U. monthly next year and put the best talent that ever left K.U. in charge of it. This will doubtless be a credit to the University and fill a long felt want, if done.
"The KANSAN, K. U. publication at Lawrence, in a paragraph of advice to contributors, says: "Don't say city when speaking of a town the size of this." Well, we should say not."
The above is from the Washburn Review, and we certainly include Topeka with all its suburban portions thrown in, when we say, "don't say city." If Topeka and all adjoining it should come floating down the Kaw, there is no one in the University who would cut class to see it pass, unless the legislature was in session in the capitol. Kansas has no real cities, but many good towns.
The fact that the art exhibit did not prove a grand financial success this year should not have a tendency to discourage those having the matter in charge and those upon whom the responsibility of paying the shortage rests. The exhibit was a success from the artist's standpoint and the only reason why it was not successful from the financier's standpoint is the fact that the thermometer registered below zero most of the time during the display and the hill, which is difficult to climb under ordinary circumstances, was covered with snow and sleet almost continually. There is no reason why, as viewed this far off, that next year's exhibit should not more than pay the one hundred and fifty dollars shortage of this year.
Smokc Little Duke 5 Cent Cigar.
Semple makes Pictures cheap in price only.
Pure Mexican Chili at the Oread Cafe. Iceper bowl.
Give us a call at the "Ladies and Gents Shoe Shining Parlor." 704 Mass. St. It will cost you only 5c. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Tom Arthur will introduce Sir A. Conan Doyle's great detective character to local theatre goers in his excellent production of "A Study in Scarlet" at the Bowersock Opera House on Tuesday evening. Unusual interest is centered in this announcement, as the many admirers of Mr. Doyle's works are anticipating a great pleasure in being able to witness an interpretation of this famous character on the stage. Manager Arthur has a specially selected company of dramatic artists and has spared neither effort, time nor expense to make "A Study in Scarlet" an attraction of the highest merit.
Go to the Eastern Star Bakery for bread, pies, cakes and confections. 823 Mass. St.
If you have a "date," buy some dates at Vic's.
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M. J. SKOFSTAD.
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