THE KANSAN.
VOLUME II.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, SEPTEMBER 13, 1905.
NUMBER 2
1117 ENROLLED.
200 MORE THAN LAST YEAR ARE HERE.
Increase in Engineering School- New Medical Bringing Many.
At the close of office hours on Tuesday night, 1117 students had enrolled in the University of Kansas. Last year at the same date, the number was 200 less. The registrar believes that this increase will be maintained throughout the year, making the total number of students who will enter the University this year about 1700. The increase in the engineering school, compared with last year, is nearly one hundred. At Wednesday noon 350 had enrolled in this school. The new Medical course is bringing a number to the University; some fifty or sixty have already decided to enter that course. Although it has not been ascertained exactly, it is believed that the number of women in the University is smaller than for some years. This is explained by the increased number of men in the Engineering school and the schools of Law and Medicine.
A K. U. REUNION IN NEW YORK
Old "Grads" Now Residents of Metropolis, Boys Again for an Hour. From the New York World.
Did you hear about the reunion? It happened at Reisenweber's the other night.
It was the first reunion of the graduates of Kansas University in the East, and from Edward F. Burnett, the manager of the Oceanic Steamship line, the oldest graduate present, to E.Clifton Devereaux, who is known as the youngest and handsomest broker in Wall street, there was a delegation of grads that would have made even William Allen White forget to inquire,"What's the matter with Kansas?" These Kansans had long been inoculated with New Yorkites. All appendices and whiskers had been removed.
At the head of the table sat Dr. James A. Canfield, librarian of Columbia college, who for years led many a Jayhawker through the byways of learning when he was head of the political economy department, historical department and about every other department the University boasted twenty years ago.
Dr. Canfield had a lot of interesting things to say about Kansas and Kansas University, which made all of those forty graduates, representing nearly every class from 1875 to the present day, smile with approval. Ah, kind words never die! It was a very proper and sedate dinner except for the occasional outbursts of the Wild Western college yell, and it
was dry, very dry. Of course it would be, naturally, for isn't Kansas a prohibition state?
Stuart O. Henry, one of K. U.'s most prosperous New Yorkers, made a speech. He said he was glad to see how many Kansans had succeeded in reaching that most difficult of access thoroughfare—Broadway. Mrs. Florence Finch Kelly, the writer who first shocked her college sisters in the quiet precincts of Kansas University with a couple of daring novels dealing with social problems and later wrote "Hoops of Steel," talked about her college days, too.
Miss Kate Stevens, Author of "American Thumb Prints," and a prominent literary woman, whose idea it was this forming of the New York union of the University of Kansas; Elmer Kelley, the naturalist; Barnum Brown, of the Museum of Natural History; Robt. W. Neal, the poet—oh, there was an aggregation of celebrities that would have made the shades of Kansas turn into blazing light. Canada may be the land of lyrics and lumber, but Kansas is corn and celebrities.
Oh, yes, and there were letters read from William Allen White, General Fredrick Funston, who attended K. U. before he undertook swimming in the Phillippines as a specialty, Congressman Charles F. Scott of Washington, Colonel Wilder S. Metcalf, all graduates of the University of bleeding Kansas. When the after-dinner speeches were over there was a regular experience meeting, which started out with everybody asking everybody else, "Well, how did you get to New York?" "How long have you been here?" "You don't have to go back, do you?"
New Members of Faculty.
The additions to the faculty of the University of Kansas for the ensuing year are as follows: P. F. Walker, associate professor of mechanical engineering; S.C. Emley, associate professor of pathology; M.F. Sudler, associate professor of anatomy; S.L. Whitcomb, associate professor of English literature; Helen Phipps, professor of violin; H.A. Rice, assistant professor of civil engineering; N.J.Wheeler, assistant professor of civil engineering; C.H.Gray, assistant professor of English language; Wallace Notestein, assistant professor of European history; Herbert W.Vaughan, assistant professor of French; Lulu Gardner, assistant professor of English; R.W.Bahner, assistant professor of German; L.C.Hodson, assistant professor of mining engineering; F.W.Bushong, assistant professor of chemistry; Frank J.Hall, assistant professor of clinical pathology; A.E.Hertzler, assistant in clinical surgery.
ON McCOOK
"SHORTY" HAMIL READY FOR FRESHMEN.
Few Old Players=-Largest Number Out in Suits Ever Seen on K. U. Gridiron.
Yesterday afternoon, between fifty and sixty men were out, probably the largest number ever on McCook field, and were put through light signal practice by coaches Kennedy and Hamil. Of course the one term residence rule will affect a large number of promising freshmen this year, but its good result in the future will more than compensate for the loss of one or two good men this season.
A loss that is most keenly felt, is that of Michealson, last year's star center, and his position will be hard to fill from the available material. Milton, while an aggressive player, is too light, and Breidenthal, although heavy enough, is a little slow. Coach Kennedy has several good men for guards and not much apprehension is felt for these positions. Brunner, Heinzman, Smith, and Reed are the chief candidates.
Donald Strickler, and Root ought to make good at the tackle positions, while Rouse, Forter, McLennon, and Ahlborn are trying hard for the ends. Hart or Wilson will probably play quarter and Captain Poole, with Angney, Young, Miller or Ballinger, will play halves. The full back position is a hard place to fill; Waring, Myers, and McNaughton are the only candidates of any promise.
Forter is the star punter so far, and fifty or sixty yards seem easy for the Marysville boy. His punts are high and he seems able to direct them to any desired place.
Strong Freshman Team.
The first game will be played September 23, with Friend's college of Wichita. This of course,will be an easy proposition,but will be a good try out for the new men.
Judging from the large number of promising freshmen who will be out for practice, the team will be invincible this year. Beloit, the cradle of so many gridiron heroes will furnish three good men: Mead, Vannata, and Carney. Topeka sends three or four, and Blue Mound an equal number, while many other high schools will contribute to the freshman hosts.
The schedule of games for the freshmen is not yet completed, but those certified are: Lawrence High School, played as the second of a double-header in which the 'Varsity plays Fairmount College. During the Home Week celebration the
freshmen will play Olathe High School on Oct. 6, and Midland College on the 7th. There are nearly forty freshmen out trying for the team and several games will probably be played before a definite lineup can be announced.
"Shorty" Hammill, the battering ram of the K. U. line up some eight years ago will have charge of the ireshmen and will probably assist Coach Kennedy with the 'varsity line." Shorty has had plenty of experience since leaving the University, as coach for Haskell as well as some strong high school teams and will be a valuable addition to the athletic force.
NEW GYM LOCATED.
To Be West of Shops--Plans Are Under Way.
The committee of the Board of Regents has reported in favor of locating the new gymnasium just west of the Fowler Shops, and the report lacks only the sanction of the Board. Specifications are now being drawn for the building, and will be presented at the meeting of the Regents, Sept. 15, when they will arrange to begin work as soon as possible.
Young Men's Reception.
The Y. M. C. A. reception which was held Friday evening at the Association rooms on Ohio street, brought out a large number of men. Each student was given a tag with his name written in large letters for identification. After all had become acquainted, punch was served.
The Crimson and the Blue and other K. U. favorites were joined in by all at the close of the evening.
The Chancellor was present and sang several college songs, much to the delight of those present.
A Long Felt Want Supplied.
The University barber shop situated at the foot of the hill upon Adams Street fills a long felt want among students and faculty.
The University people not only have a barber shop but they have the neatest and most up-to-date shop in Lawrence. The shop is equipped with compressed air used not only for drying the face but for running the latest massage machine upon the market. The massage machine has eight attachments so the most tender face can receive a massage without pain.
The Y.W.C.A. girls are to have Room 8 for their noon meetings this year, instead of Room 16 B, which they formerly used for that purpose. The girls have a new piano in the room, which they expect to add much to the success of the meetings.