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THE KANSAN.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
VOL.I. NO.43.
JUNIOR-FRESHMAN PARTY.
Last night the first joint class party in the history of the University was given in Fraternal Aid hall. The freshman was there with an '08 girl, he was there with an '06 girl, and he was there by his "little lonesome;" the junior—well, there wasn't any of them that weren't there. Some came with a junior lady and some took a freshman girl under their protection.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, MARCH 11, 1905.
The grand march was led by Miss Myrtie Fox and the junior president, a close second came Miss Miller and the freshman leader.
About seventy couples were present, not a bit too crowded, nor did the large hall seem at all unfilled. Newhouse's orchestra furnished the music. The programs were neat affairs with the numerals '06 and '08 upon the cover.
Punch and wafers were served throughout the evening. Everyone present last night agreed that it was the best class party of the year and that the juniors and freshmen had set a precedent for all parties in the future.
JOKERS TAKE NOTICE.
Anyone who has a good joke or an original story can find a market for it by seeing Dana Garlin, editor of '05 Jayhawker, at 1332 Penn. From what can be learned the present annual is going to be the most unique affair of its kind, that has appeared in the history of the University.
NEWS FROM OTHER UNIVERSITIES.
Dr. W. A. Harris, president of the Jacob Tome institute at Port Deposit, Md., and former president of the University of Maine, is looked upon as the probable successor of Dr. E, J. James as president of Northwestern University.
Addressing the Chicago alumni of Indiana University at their annual banquet Saturday evening at the Union restaurant, President William Lowe Bryan of the University urged that the course of study be reduced from four to three years.
In a recent edition of the Chicago Record-Herald, William E. Curtis comments on the number of public men who are members of the college fraternities, President Roosevelt, he says, is an Alpha Delta Phi, and vice-President Fairbanks is a member of Phi Gamma Delta. President McKinley belonged to Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Chief Justice Fuller, J. Sterling Morton and D. M. Dickinson are Chi Psi's. Delta Kappa Epsilon claims among others, Senators Lodge and Beverage. Three-fourths of all the college presidents in the United States are fraternity men.
UNIVERSITY JUBILANT.
H. F. Pigg, E. E.'05, has completed a piece of apparatus for his thesis and it is said to be quite a success.
5 Cents per copy.
Celebrates the Appropriation.—Hon. Chas.F. Scott, A.C. Mitchell and Others Speak.
The University chapel was crowded to overflowing Friday morning with students and visitors filled with enthusiasm and jubilant over the generosity of the last legislature. So much University spirit has not been manifested for months, as that which permeated the student body on Friday. It would have been fitting, indeed, if the whole legislature could have seen the spirit with which their liberality was greeted by the University; if every member could have heard the old "Rock Chalk, Jay Hawk, K. U!" ringing through Fraser Hall; if they could have appreciated the gratitude of the students and their determination to make the most of the increased accommodations
Chancellor Strong, the man who, by his fair and conscientious work among the legislators has done more than any other men in Kansas to place the needs of the University in their proper light, was greeted with round after round of applause as he mounted the platform. Not until the pealing tones of the organ filled the chapel, did the outburst subside.
After the sacred exercises, Chancellor Strong took occasion to mention son of the men who, in the legislature and out of it, have been instrumental in securing the last appropriation. They are not by any means, the only friends the University has, nor are they in any sense the only men who have worked for it, but they are among the number to whom the University should be especially appreciative.
Senator Miller, chairman of the Senate ways and means committee, to which the appropriation was referred, stood fairly and squarely for liberal appropriations for all the state institutions. The Chancellor expressed his obligation to Senator Miller for the part he took in the matter: Among others whom the Chance lor named in this connection are Senator Griffin of Jefferson county, who worked continually for the best interests of the University; Senator Noftzger of Harper county; Speaker Stubbs of the House, an old student of the University; Representative J. L. Brady of Lawrence, who worked night and day and did some things that no other man in the state could have done. Others are Representatives Morgan, Young, Plummer and Rochester, all former students of the University and Dr. Glasscock of Kansas City.
The Chancellor then introduced Mr. A.C. Mitchell of this city, recently reappointed regent. Mr. Mitchell was enthusiastic-
ly greeted by the students, and said in beginning, "I shall always feel rewarded for my efforts on behalf of the University by such recognition as you have given me," "I think," he continued "that Chancellor Strong has done more than all other men in Kansas to secure the last appropriation, for he simply made the legislators see that the University only asked what was absolutely needed. The legislature did the rest."
The Chancellor called Dr. Naismith, who explained briefly the purpose and extent of the plans for the new building in so far as they are complete. He raid further, "If our athletes were the only ones to profit by a new gymnasium, the legislature could hardly be justified in making such an appropriation at at this time, but when we consider that it is going to make all the students better and stronger men and women, the wisdom of the act is apparrent."
In introducing the next speaker the Chancellor said, "I am going to call upon the man who has done more for the University in the last legislature than any other in Kansas who is not a member of that body—Mr. Clyde Miller, a graduate of this institution."
"Mr. Miller said, 'I came not here to talk,' I came to 'jubulate.' I am not an orator, but as an all round 'jubulator' I am a work of art." Continuing he said, "I think the University has passed the crisis. I heard that ten years ago, and it was true then but I think in a much greater degree now. When you consider that the Senate was unanimous on the bill and that only two representatives voted against it, you can but realize that the time of whittling away educational appropriations has passed. From now on the state institutions will get the funds they need."
Chancellor Strong introduced Hon. Chas. F. Scott congressman at large, for ten years a member of the board of regents of the University, and one of its staunchest friends. Mr. Scott said:
"I was graduated from this institution twenty-four years ago last June. That hardly seems possible from my youthful appearance, but when I tell you Prof. Haworth on my left was in my class it seems easy of credence. On that occasion I wore my first frock coat, it cost $17.49 and was bought at Steinberg's Clothing house. There were twenty people in my class. ten boys and ten girls, and as we came stepping down the
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RULES OF DEBATE WITH IOWA.
The following articles of agreement shall constitute the compact governing the debate between the University of the State of Iowa and the University of the State of Kansas, for the school years of 1904-6 and 1905-6.
Article I, The debate for the school year 1904-5 shall be held at the University of Kansas, and the debate held during the year 1905-6 shall be held at Iowa City.
Art. III. Each University shall be represented by three debaters and shall be free to choose them in any way they deem proper, but all contestants must be bona fide students, carrying two subjects and in regular attendance at the University for at least three months prior to said debate. Credentials to this effect, signed by the authorities of the institutions represented shall be exchanged by the parties to this compact at least two weeks before the date of the holding of each debate.
Art. IV. The speakers shall have one twelve minute speech and in addition the speakers shall each have one four minute rebuttal speech, affirmative to close the debate.
Sec. 2. The visiting University shall within two weeks after receipt thereof, choose the side they wish to defend and notify the University at which the debate is held.
Art V.-Sec.1, The University where debate is held shall submit to the visiting University at least three months before date of debate, a question for debate.
Art VI—Sec. 1. The University where debate is held shall at least thirty days before the debate, send a list of the names of three men, one of whom shall be chosen by the visiting University to act as judge of the debate.
Sec. II. The visiting University shall at least thirty days before the time set for the debate send a list of the names of six men, two of whom shall be selected by the University where the debate is held, and act as judges in said debate. All said judges to reside within a radius of one hundred miles from place where debate is held, subject to exception in following rules: A. The University making the recommendations shall report on the qualifications of the proposed judges in the following respects; 1. Where educated; 2. politics; 3. religion; 4. official relations with either University at any time; 5. relatives educated at either University at any time. B. It is further understood that any person recommended for judge, who is a relative, active or prospective, of any contestant; or who is an alumnus of either University, may be rejected,
Art. VIII—Sec. 1. The University where debate is held shall have control of local contest,
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