1 . THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Official student paper of the University Subscription price $2.50 in advance for the first nine months of the academic year; $2.00 for one semester; 6 cents a month; 15 cents a week. Entered as second-class mail matte September 17, 1910, at the post office at Lawrence, Kansas, under the act of March 3, 1879. Published in the afternoon five times a week by students in the Department of Journalism of the University of Cairo. The pages of the Department of Journalism. Address all communication to THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Louisiana, Kansas Lawrence, Kanaas Phones, K. U. 25 and 66 The Daily Kansan aims to please the people of Kansas by providing the University of Kansas, to go furthest the state, by standing for the identity she envisions, to be clean; to be cheerful; to be clean; to be cheerful; to leave more serious problems to leave more serious problems to serve the best of its ability to serve the best of its ability to serve the best of its ability. Editorial Staff Editor-in-chief Ben Dibbs Editor-in-chief Glenn Claxton Newt Editor Raymond Dyer Sport Editor Glick Schultz Editor-in-chief Glick Schultz Alumni Editor Ruth Carter Alumni Editor Ruth Carter Business Staff Business Manager ...Lloyd Ruppenthal Assst Bus. Mgr. ...Montgomery, J. Assst Bus. Mgr. ...Clyde Burnside Board Members Chester Shaw Dean Boggs Lilleywell White Perry Jones Caroline Carline Harrisker DelVaquon Francis Carlton Powers Roland Biang TUESDAY, OCT. 17, 1922 Pretty soon the elections will be over and the United States senators will be kind enough to devote a little time to the nation's business. ABRAHAM LINCOLN Last night the historical characters of a half-century ago paraded before the people of Lawrence and students of the University. Head and shoulders above them all, the greatest among great men, stood Abraham Lincoln, simple in his greatness, unwavering in purpose, democratic and generous. The occasion was the production of Drinkwater's "Abrham Lincoln." Based upon no plot other than history itself, the drama of a nation unfolded itself before the audience. The potent personality and wonderful idealism of Lincoln—his very soul, if you please—was laid bare before a people that holds his name in reverence. The production was nothing short of inspirational. Surely no one could look upon the great loneliness and the divine courage of Lincoln, as portrayed by Mr. McGlynn, and not come away a bit more humble—a better man or woman for having witnessed such idealism and such belief in the right and the just. When the character of Abraham Lincoln stalks before us, courageous under a load of trouble, our petty difficulties are minimized. One is ashamed to think that he has not always been worthy of that noble countryman, and is inspired to vow anew to uphold the spendid idealism of such a man. And one of the team said that Waldorf-Astoria isn't a children's tonic. WHY NOT A PRIMARY Student elections at the University have long been controlled by two self-perpetuating political organizations of secret membership. Each year the candidates voted for by the University electorate are selected by these parties in secret session. Students have gradually come to feel that they have no real part in filling the positions in the government. But there is a remedy for the situation. Why could not a primary system be established here? Why could not a central committee for each party be chosen as the fall The objection at once arises that K. U. already has too many elections, and that a primary would necessitate another campaign and another day of balloting. The Kansas would certainly not want to see another election folisted upon the University. But there is a workable system of indirect primaries, which would not call for a separate election, and which would, nevertheless, place the selection of candidates upon a more democratic basis. Why should self-perpetuating, secret organizations select the candidates who are to fill the positions in the student government on the Hill? Official Daily University Bulletin Copy received by Florence E. Bliss, Editor, Chancellor's Office until 11:00 a.m. Vol. II. Oct. 17. 1922. GRADUATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE: There will be a meeting of the Research Committee of the Graduate School at 4:30 Wednesday afternoon in Room 102 East Administration Building. No. 28. GRADUATE RESEARCH COMMITTEE: E. B, STOUFFER, Chairman. SUMMER SESSION ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE: There will be a meeting of the Summer Session Administrative Committee at 7:30 Wednesday evening in Room 119 Fraser Hall. R A KENT Director OLD EQUIPMENT COLORADO GEOLOGIC FIELD EQUIPMENT; all equipment issued to members of the Colorado Geological Field Party must be covered by this license. W. H. SCHOEWE, Asst. Prof. of Geol. election? Each central committee which would be selected by the voters of its respective party at the regular fall election, would be the real tangible part of the party, just as the Democratic and Republican national committees are definite continuing parts of the national parties. The central committee of each Hill party would hold office until the following fall election, and would nominate candidates for office at both elections. The committees would include a set number of members elected by the various schools of the University. Such a system, although not quite as democratic as the direct primary plan, avoids the necessity of an additional election. The system would make the nominating bodies popularly elected and their membership known to all, in place of the clandestine, self-perpetuting bodies which rule our campus today. Every voter would have opportunity to be represented in the nominating bodies for he could vote for representatives from his school to one of the central committees. The Black Mask voters on the campus would elect their committee, and the Pacchacamasc voters would select their nominating body. But every voter could help to choose one central committee; the representations to the caucuses would not be by organization, as it largely is today. Some of the politicians, who temporarily forget the welfare of the University, will doubtless characterize this as a "wild-eyed and unworkable plan." But it is not. It is neither wild-eyed nor unworkable. It is perfectly feasible, and it certainly would be more democratic and produce better feelings on the campus than the present system. Jayhawk Jargon This week is "girl week" in St. Louis. Why not give the old maids a week? Yes, a couple or three of them. Girls must be innately military. Four or five of them will always march down the sidewalk abreast. Some fellows are like a worn out larm clock—they raise a big racket t the wrong time. We hope the falling leaves will be a hint to the movie prices. When we take a quiz we need inspiration, but all we usually get is desperation. A soft answer may turn away wrath, but there's too much of that soft stuff now. --pre back again. This time, however, without the old-fashioned buckle. New Flare Tounge effects, with a dainty strap adjustment, now characterizes the novel creation which Dame Fashions favors. Love may. be blind, but the old folks are not. An owl doesn't tell all he knows but he boots a great deal. The Sophomore Black Mask Ticket This ticket is out for real class representation and a Soph Hop that will rival the Junior Prom. The candidates are all chosen on merit. It is up to you to choose the best candidates for the offices, and put those candidates in. Emerson Norton heads the Black Mask ticket, and Earl Alvine is pledged to put over a real Hop. The Ticket The Ticket Emerson Norton—President. Walter Means—Vice President. Mary Lois Ruppenthal—Secretary. Ralph Hower—Treasurer. Soph Hop Manager Earl Alvine. "It's The Candidate That Counts" The Betty Colonial of Brown or Black Satin, Brocaided Quarter, Plain Vamp, and Spanish Heel. Price $10.00 COLONIALS Senator Jim Keem says there is more kick in buttermilk than there is in beer. The next thing we know he might be wearing malted milk hounds as drankkens. NEWMAN'S Students are having to abandon their trips to the "Patty." Too many of their profits recognize them. Long hair may have been Samson's strength, but it's a weakness with some of the wafer-wranglers on the Hill. We know a girl whose tongue is so sharp she is always cutting her month. If money were the root of all evil, cost students would be angels at the end of the month. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Filipino Association will hold its first regular meeting of the year Sunday, October 22, at 2:30, at the Cosmopolitan Club, 1633 Indiana. Among other matters to be attended is the election of new officers. All members are requested to be present—S. Visperas, President. Regular rehearsal of the Men's Glee Club Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in Central Administration All members must be present. Mrs. James L. Meyer will act as hostess to the K. U. Dames at her home, 716 Alabama Street, on Wednesday, October 18, from 3 to 5 o'clock. Mrs. Ralph Davill will appear in a video that is urged to be present and on time as important are to be determined at this meeting. Thomas Shoe Electric Shop Oread Shining Parlor CHARLIE'S Best Shines in Town "SuitingYou" THAT'S MY BUSINESS WM. SCHULTZ 917 Mass. St. PROTCH The College TAILOR Ladies who desire expert Hair-Bobbing Patronize the STADIUM BARBER SHOP "The Shop of Service" First Door South of Von's WELCOME STUDENTS Army Goods Army Goods Visit the Fresh Apple Cider for Sale. United Army Stores Co 706 Massachusetts St. LAWRENCE, KANSAS Distributors of Distributors of Surplus Army Merchandise Army Goods Army Goods Lawrence Cider and Vinegar Co. sio Penn. 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