THE KANSAN.
VOLUME II.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, SEPTEMBER 20, 1905.
JOURNALISM
HARGER STARTS WORK IN THE DEPARTMENT.
Will Lecture Here Once a Month-- Seniors Are to Send Him Copy.
Mr. Chas. M. Harger, editor of the Abilene Reflector and director of the school of Journalism, lectured to the senior and junior newspaper classes Monday, on "Newspaper English." This was Mr. Harger's first meeting with his classes. He expects to lecture once each month; in addition, he will send work for the senior newspaper class to edit and return to him.
In his lecture, Monday, Mr. Harger instructed the students in the elementary details of newspaper work. He said in part; "A newspaper has something to sell. It should make money. If it is not a business success, it will fail in its purpose. A newspaper has a soul. It reflects the temperament of its management more than any other concern on earth. To impress the people with whom it comes in contact, a paper must have definite ideas.
"There are two departments: news and editorial. A paper must have news to be read, and editorials to give it strength. Most of the news handed into an office is called "stuff" and very often it is "stuff."
"On being asked the essential quality in a young reporter, a newspaper man said recently, I would rather a young man would know how to use short words and sentences and cut out adjectives.
The Westminster House.
"Editors prefer typewritten manuscripts, so typewriters are essential to every reporter. But above all, get the story. Try to have neat copy; if there is doubt about spelling print your words. Make too many rather than not enough paragraphs.
"The clearest statement of facts is newspaper English. State your facts in your own way, do not pile up words to look beautiful on the manuscript. Upon the clear definite idea of facts, depends your success. But be careful not to make your article dull. Get at the heart of the story. Be observant. It is the reporter who can walk around the block and see things, who will succeed.
With the present session of the Kansas State University, the Westminster House opens its doors to University students. This institution has been founded by the generosity of Kansas Presbyterians, to afford the advantages of a pastorate to their young people in attendance upon the University, and to provide a course of instruction in the Bible, and kindred branches of learning, for all students who may wish to attend. No fee will be charged, the only compensation expected being a cordial cooperation in carrying out the purpose of this enterprise. The Westminster House is located at 1125 Tennessee Street, where University students find welcome, and a sympathetic interest in all that concerns their welfare.
This undertaking is one of the very first of its kind in the Presbyterian Church, the same experiment being begun this year at the Michigan University. The Universities of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois all expect to initiate the same plan in the near future. The hearty welcome given to this undertaking by the Regents of the Kansas State University at their recent meeting, and the friendly courtesy of the Faculty and students, are a strong assurance of success.
The house will be in charge of Dr. and Mrs. Francis A. Wilber, and the following courses will be offered:-
1. The Teaching of Jesus and His Apostles; Saturdays, 1:15
2. The Life of Christ; Sundays, 9:15-10:00 A. M.
3. The Acts anthe Epistles; Sundays, 12-1 P. M. At the Presbyterian Church.
4. Messianic Prophecy; Mondays. 6:45-7:00 P.M.
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5. Modern Missions as related to the World Movements of today. A course of Lectures; time to be assigned.
6. Students' Round Table, for the discussion of topics of the bay, and subjects bearing upon University life. On the second Tuesday of each month, at 7 P.M. On these evenings Dr. and Mrs. Wilbur will be glad welcome all students at Westminster House, for an informal program and social hour.
Besides the above, special short courses are offered as follows:
2. History and Art of Hymnology.
1. Pedagogy as applied to Bible teaching.
3. Beacon Lights of Church History.
Glee Club Prospects.
The Glee Club for this year gives promise of being better than ever before. The extremes-first tenor and second bass—are always the hardest to fill, but this year there is promise of fine voices for those parts. The club will be run differently from last year. All good voices will find places, so that in the work at home there will be a large club. Those who have made the most progress will be sent out upon the K.U.vs.Wm.Jewell,Sat.25 cents.
trips. By this method it is hoped to keep up interest in the work of the club the whole year. Any one desiring to try for a place should consult Professor Hubach as soon as possible At the first meeting, Thursday, 7 p.m., Professor Hubach will try voices.
SOPHOMORES ELECT.
"Barb"-Beta Combination Wins. Probably No Class Scrap.
The time honored combination of the barbs and the Betas with their allied fraternities won the Sophomore election Tuesday by a majority of twenty-nine on the presidential candidate. The winning ticket is as follows:
President, Roy Simpson, of Clay Center.
Vice-president, Charles Hoffman,of Elmo.
Treasurer, Will Kenny, of Columbus.
Secretary, Genevieve Clark of Leavenworth.
The "Barb" Beta party had the advantage of the class machinery, and its ticket had been practically named for four or five days. The opposing faction, however, was not so well organized, and the candidates were selected only the night before the election, but the leaders succeeded in marshalling their forces in good order for the fray. The voting held closely to the old party lines, nearly all the scratching being for Hoffman, the mainstay of the 'Varsity in the box last spring, who ran nine votes ahead of the president.
There was a general feeling current that the election Tuesday decided the scrap question in the negative. The new administration is conservative as opposed to the scrap enthusiasts and if it came to a definite vote on the question of a class fight, the class would probably follow the example of the '07s, and refuse to participate.
The meeting of the class Wednesday noon, while characterized by much debate and no little scrap talk, demonstrated clearly that the majority of the class is tired of the annual disturbance. A motion to leave the matter in the hands of the freshmen was carried easily, and if the scrap occurs, it will be due to the class of '09. The Chancellor will talk to the freshmen Thursday noon, when they make their decision, and unless the juniors agitate the matter among the members of the lower class, piece may yet be the outcome.
Pingry, a middle law came out for the first time Monday and was on the scrimmage Tuesday night, where he showed up well.
K. U. vs. Wm.Jewell, Sat. 25 cents.
Football Notes.
The first game of the season is with WilliamJewell Saturday Everyone come out and see the boys run up a score. Nothing helps a team as much as student support. The season ticket rate is so reasonable this year that no one can afford to miss a game.
William Jewell is an unknown quantity, and the class of ball that they will play Saturday can be told better after the game, but it is the general opinion that they outclass Friends. At any rate, the boys are preparing for a hard struggle.
Strickler will not be able to play Saturday on occount of his studies. He will be sadly missed in the line.
Harry Hart is one of the all around men on the team. He can play end with the best of them, and quarter and half back are easy too. Such men are the kind we are needing.
The line up is not definitely made up yet, but will probably contain the following men; Hart Myers and Rouse, ends; Heinzman and Reed, guards; Brunner and Donald, tackles; Hart, quarter; Waring, Hart, Myers, Miller and Brawley, halves; and McNaughton, full back. McLennon or Melton will play center.
Breidenthal and Smith will be unable to play on account of back work. Breidenthal is back on an entrance credit and Smith cannot play on account of his laboratory hours.
Myers and Hart will probably be alternated on end and right half. Waring will probably start the game Saturday on left half.
Strickler will not be able to play Saturday on account of his studies. He will be sadly missed in the line.
Brunner and Donald are the men the whole line depends upon. Each is a veteran of two years experience and it is safe to say that no team in this section of the country has a pair of tackles equal to them.
Coach Kennedy says that if as many were trying for the different positions as for quarter, he would have little fear of not winning every game. Heth erington, who came out yesterday, makes the sixth man for this place.
The scrubs were unable to do anything with the 'varsity in the scrimmage Tuesday evening. The former were allowed to keep the ball most of the time and were usually held for a loss of ground. When Kennedy's first team took possession of the oval a few downs carried it across the field.
Squires photographed the squad yesterday evening. Including the coach and manager, the group contained twenty-three men.