State Historical Society
THE KANSAN.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, MAY 13. 1905.
VOL.I. No.58.
SCHILLER CELEBRATION
Professor Carruth returned from his lecture tour Thursday and the Schiller celebration here opened Thursday afternoon at 4:30, with a lecture on "Schiller" by Professor Carruth. This address was given in the lecture room in Snow Hall.
After the lecture, the stereopicon was used, the pictures representing his birthplace, his parents, the place where he lived when he wrote his great works, his friends, the woman he loved, different portraits of himself, and lastly, his monument.
The program of the Deutscher Verein was given last night in the University chapel. The opening address was given by Professor Carruth. In speaking of Schiller, he said that he was "if not the greatest, at least the best loved of all German poets." He thn spoke of the Schiller celebrations which were held last week in this country and especially in Germany. The largest celebration in this country was the one held at Chicago Professor Carruth described the different features of this celebration and gave an account of the addresses given, dwelling especially upon the attitude toward Schiller and the opinions of him which were expressed. In conclusion, he said that the works of Schiller were gaining more and more popularity in America and that one of the noted tendencies in secondary education was toward the substition in a certain degree of German for latin.
Since it has been the custom in the other Schiller celebrations which have been held throughout the country to give one addresses in English and another in German, Prof. Carruth invited Prof. H. O. Kruse to give the German address last night. This address took up the life and work of Schiller with reference to his environment and the influence brought about by the choice of associates.
The first number on the program, which was to have been a vocal solo by Miss Pochler, had to be cancelled on account of her illness. The program consisted of a vocal solo, "The Maiden's Lament" by Miss Adele Marks, a ballad, "Der Handschuh," by Miss Anna Klinger, "Der Ring Des Polykrates" by Miss Bernice French, a scene from William Tell, four scenes from Wallenstein and two songs by the audience under the leadership of Prof. Engle. The scenes from the dramas presented were intensely dramatic ones and the presentation showed the careful training which had been given the players. This work was done chiefly by Professors Engle, Cornin and Kruse, and by Mrs Carruth
Perhaps the truest tribute to Schiller was the decoration of the chapel. At the front of the stage was a bust of Schiller with a laurel wreath upon his head
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KANSAS TAKEST TWO.
CONGREGATIONALISTS DEFEATED.
Kansas 13, Washburn 5, was the score of the game at Topeka Thursday, and the whole story of it may be read in the figures. Hits, errors and poor headwork combined to make the game as erratic as it well could be. But in all the inconsistent playing, Washburn was the winner by many lengths. Four errors and 16 hits for the Jayhawkers and 8 errors and 11 hits for the Congregationalists, were the cause of the corner lot scors. Kansas earned nine runs and Washburn earned two. Hoffman struck out 15 men.
Kansas opened hostilities by annexing four of the things t at count, in the first scrimmage, Gillette got a pass, Sexton hit, Johnson flew out to Stevenson, Royer knocked a sizzler to the Washburn short stop who caught Gillette at third, Young got a life when the first baseman dropped the ball, Wilson got a double and Bailey imitated him, Woodford knocked a high fly with which the Washburn catcher and pitcher did the Alfonso and Gaston act, but Woodford did not run and he was thrown out. When the dead and waunded were counted, it was found that Kansas had put away four spots in cold storage.
In the last half of the first, Washburn took on a couple by a base on balls, an error by Bailey and three hits.
Kansas again got in some track team practice in their next chance. Six men galloped merrily around in this event. The men boldly faced Honska in this jolt and the autopsy showed doubles for Hoffman, Johnson and Gillette, singles by Bailey and Woodford, a base on balls dealt to Sexton and two ragged errors by the blue legged aggregation.
Hoffman struck out the first three men in the last half of the second. The scratch hits and the same number of passages gave Washburn one in the third. Two hits and two errors were inlaid to produce them another in the fourth, while a base on balls and two hits brought one more in the sixth.
Kansas, after making ten in the first two performances kept quiet until the fifth when three more made the score an unlucky one. This demonstration was caused by four hits and an error Never before has the Jayhawker team laid willow against leather in the style that they did when before the Washburn wonder. Mr. Honska was probably not in his usual form but that cannot be laid up against the Kansans. His parabolos were built so that they gracefully bumped into his opponent's bats at all times.
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RED SKINS BEATEN.
K. U. defeated Haskell on McCook field Friday by a score of 9 to 6. This victory more than balances the loss of the first game which the Indians won by a score of 5 to 3. Early in the contest the outlook was discouraging for K. U., as the positions of catch and short stops were filled by substitutes. Captain Royer was in bed with fever and Bailey disabled in the second.
K. U. won the toss and acting Captain Sexton chose the field. In the first inning Relihan was nervous and walked two men, P. Hauser finally scoring. Gillette was the first man up for K. U. Here Hauser did some good twirling by throwing three strikes straight, never letting the batter touch the sphere. Sexton got a pass to first but was caught on second. Brookins knocked a fly making the third out.
In the second Ralihan settled down and the first three men up were out. At this point Bailey sprained his ankle and Sexton took his place sending Gillette to left and Hoffman to right. K. U, failed to score though Hoffman knocked a pretty three bagger.
With the Indians at the bat in the third, Royer's outfielders went up in the air, when Gillette and Sexton lumbled two flies between them and Woodford knocked another from Hoffman's hands, letting in three runs. In this Inning Kansas ran in two tallies on another walk by Sexton and a three bagger by Johnson. Neither side scored in the fourth.
In the fifth the Indians scored two runs, helped along with errors by Brookins and Young. When K, U. came to the plate Sexton scored one more tally and Johnson got another hit. From the fifth on Relinan pitched fine bail never letting the Indians cross the plate.
In the seventh Sexton and Relihan went the limit making the score 6 to 5 in favor of Haskell. The K. U. fans found their voices and the excitement was intense. Hauser flew to pieces in the eighth and Wilson, Woodford, Relihan and Gillette ran home. Johnson knocked a two bagger scoring two of the four runs. The Indians didn't score in the ninth and the game ended 9 to 6 in K.U's, favor.
In the box Relihan had the best of the argument though he was wild at times. Johnson did well with the stick securing one three bagger, a two bagger and a single out of three times up. Wilson played an excellent game at second though at times his ambition led him into the other
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SIGMA NU PARTY.
The young men of the Sigma Nu fraternity gave their annual spring party Friday evening in Fraternal Aid Hall. The receiving line was composed of Maude O'Lander, Wilhelm Fisher, Miss Baughman, Carutthers, Esther Raugh and Billy Inghram. The programs were most elaborate leathers booklets containing a list of twenty dances
Earl Nelson and Mabel Barber led the grand march. During the intermission a three course supper was served in the dining room.
Among the out of town guests were: Ben and Oscar Hoefer of Harrisonville, Mo., McNee and Blackshear of Elmdale, Miss Newby, Mr. Newby, Baunbarger and Miss VanLandingham of Kansas C Manly
MISS OWENS' RECITAL.
Miss Minnie L. Owens gave her graduating recital Thursday evening. She was assisted by Miss Flintom, Miss Boright and Miss Cooke. Miss Owens gave an impersonation of the characters in the French play "Gringoire" translated from the French of DeBauville. The play was divided into three acts and between the acts music was given. The program opened with the rendition of "Czardas" by Miss Boright and Miss Cooke. At the conclusion of the first act a vocal solo was given by Miss Flintom. At the close of the second act three musical selections were given. The first was a vocal solo "O Dry Those Tears" sung by Miss Flintom, with piano and violincello accompaniment. This was followed by two vocal solos by Miss Flintom with piano accompaniment alone,"Wienlied' and "Sweetheart thy Lips are Touched with Flame."
The play presents a wide range of character study and emotion but every part was so well portrayed by Miss Owens that at the close of each act and at each reappearance she was greeted with more hearty applause than before. Miss Owens appeared in the recital given by the K. U. Reading Club a short time ago and the audience which her recital drew last night testified well to the impression made then. Both the main floor and the gallery of the chapel were packed. After the main floor was filled the stairways were crowded with people waiting for the doors to the gallery to be opened. The first part of the recital was interrupted by crowds of people coming in. Many bouquets of flowers were sent to the stage during the evening and round after round of applause greeted the close of the recital.
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The University baseball team is paying the State Normal team at Emporia this afternoon.