THE KANSAN.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOLUME II.
ON“DEMOCRACY”
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FEBRUARY 24, 1906.
DENNIS J. SHEEDY SPOKE BEFORE DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
Committee Decides to Have a K. U. Man on the Program Every Year.
Dennis J. Sheedy of the law school spoke before the Democratic club at Topeka Thursday night on "Young Democracy." Sheedy was one of the youngest men on the program and made one of the best speeches. He made such a good speech, in fact, that the Democratic committee has decided that hereafter all their young orators shall come from K. U.
He spoke in part as follows:
"No vacation was more enjoyed than we do this occasion. We feel that we are getting a taste, a peep, of real life. And I cannot conceive of anything more American than a Democratic banquet. It is a banquet when Democrats banquet. For even here, in the great state of Kansas, some may turn down their glasses,-be that as it may-among Democrats he is none the less a man.
NUMBER 42
DENNIS J. SHEEDY.
"I have said it is refreshing to be here, and it is more. It is encouraging and enspiring to a young man, allying himself with a party representing less than thirty per cent of the voters of his state, to see so many men that share the same political faith. Men who are undaunted by defeat. Men who prefer principle to victory.
"There are many complex questions before the American people. Questions that will tax the intelligence and patriotism of the wisest and best legislators. But our greatest need is not more remedial laws. Good laws do no good when put in the hands of weak and unscrupulous men to enforce them. What we need is men of courage. As I read and see history, past and present, the Democratic party affords us the best examples. At the conception of our government when the
Declaration of Independence asserted that all men are equal, hurled defiance at an English king and proclaimed doctrines that made every European throne tremble, the man who dared to think and write so boldly was the father of Democracy, Thomas Jefferson.
"Young Democracy wishes to gain from you who have grown old in the service of the party, the ways of the party man. Not the ways that are boodle, trickery or bribery, but ways of truth, virtue and honesty. That we may grow. That every person regardless of sex, color or age may enjoy the fruits of a growing civilization. That the greatest republic will not perish from the earth. This is the mission of Democracy, young or old, North or South, East or West."
Sophomores Win at Basket Ball.
The strong sophomore team defeated the junior team last night in the gymnasium by a score of 23 to 19. It was by far the fastest game of the tournament and both teams did good work. The juniors have not had as much practice as the second year men and this weakness was shown in the last few minutes when they allowed their opponents to make two field goals which practically won the game.
Loyd Russell did most of the work for the juniors although all showed up well. Angney and Justice did the best playing for the Sophomores. The standing of the teams is as follows:
Won Lost
Sophomores 2 0
Juniors 1 1
Seniors 1 1
Freshmen 0 2
Coming of "Parsifal."
The most important event of the theatrical season here will be the presentation Saturday, March 3rd, at the Bowersock opera house of "Parsifal" (in English.) The coming of this famous Wagner sacred mystic festival play cannot fail to fill the true lover of the drama with interest and expectancy. That "Parsifal" has scored a most brilliant artistic success is undeniable. The best critics of America have lauded it with the highest praise, and the public has patronized it to the utmost capacity of every theatre in which it has been played.
Commencement Speakers Chosen.
The Chancellor's secretary announced today the commencement speakers for the exercises in June. Henry Churchill King President of Oberlin College Ohio will deliver the Bacclauroate sermon and Captain Henry King, editor of the Globe Democrat will deliver the commencement address proper.
FOR GOVERNOR.
Democratic Friends of "Uncle Jimmy" Would Nominate Him.
During the evening of the Democratic banquet at Topeka, an organization of a large number of democrats was effected, pledging themselves to work for the nomination of Judge J. W. Green for the governor of Kansas. Such action by the democratic friends of "Uncle Jimmy" came as a surprise to him. He said today he knew nothing of such talk until he saw the Lawrence paper last night. If the Judge should take steps toward the attainment of such an honor, he would find friends in every town in the state where lawyers are practising and wherever men or women live who have been identified with the University.
Choral Evensong.
The following is the program for the next vesper services tomorrow afternoon, Feb. 25:
Organ Prelude, Andantino Mailly.
Lord's Prayer, Merbecke, arr. by Stainer.
Venite, Woodward.
In Excelsis, Zeuner.
Anthem, I Will Mention the Lovingkindnesses, Sullivan.
Hymn, No. 44. "Manoah" Rossini.
Anthem, The Glory ot God in Nature, Beethoven.
Nune Dimittis, Gregorian.
Postlude, violin with organ,
Largo,Händel.
Professor W. H. Carruth will deliver the address on "The Idea of God." The musical features are especially good. Miss Phipps will play a violin solo with organ accompaniment.
Mandolin Club Back.
The mandolin club returned from the Missouri trip Thursday. They gave two successful concerts, one at Mexico Tuesday night and one at Columbia Wednesday night. They were given a reception at Mexico after the concert, and reached Columbia too late for a reception that the glee club had planned for them, Wednesday afternoon. The reception was given after the concert, and the boys thus lost their chance to play matinee idols.
To Organize Base Ball Team.
The Dickinson county club is organizing a base ball team. Twenty-five students live in Dickinson and out of this number there is an unusual large number of ball players. It is quite likely that several other counties will have teams and a county tournament will no doubt be held this spring.
Owing to the fact that it is impossible to put the necessary machinery in the Fowler shops tower the testing room for lubricating oils is being set up in the basement of the shops.
GOOD PROSPECTS
BASEBALL PRACTICE BEGINS NFXT WEEK.
The Infield of Last Year Will be Back---Strong Pitching Staff.
Baseball practice commences in earnest next week. The past few days have been favorable as far as the weather was concerned and many of the candidates were out getting in shape. The prospect for a winning team for the coming season is good. Although the veteran outfield of last year will be missed, their loss will be more than counter-balanced by the fact that the infield has been left intact from last year and no pitchers will have to be developed. Hoffman, the mainstay of the team last season, will head the list of pitchers, and Carl Morgan has his work in shape to aid materially in the box. Meade of Beloit and Taylor of Larned have made good records as slab artists and will be promising candidates.
Brookens will probably play behind the bat but Angney and Justus will be strong competitors for the position. Young has his old place at first base "cinched," and Wilson, Bailey and Johnson will play their old positions. For the outfield, Bloss, Angney, Brown, Hetherington and Waring are promising candidates.
Besides the southern schedule during the spring vacation, the team will make a short northern campaign in which Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri will be played. The most interesting games of the whole season will be with Nebraska. The latter team has not suffered a defeat on her home ground for several years and it will be up to Kansas to break her record.
Piano Recital Tuesday Evening.
The third of the course of piano recitals will be given Tuesday February 27, at 8:15 in Frazer Hall by Mary Hallock. Mrs. Hallock's recital last year was one of the best ever given at the University and she should be greeted by a large audience. She is a cousin of Mary Hallock Foote the well known authoress and is herself a well known writer on musical topics.
One on "Fog" Allen.
The boys are telling a good one on Forrest Allen as a result of the recent basket ball trip. He went into a barber shop for a shave while in Chicago and the oily tongued individual inside persuaded Allen that a petroleum shampoo was just the thing. It cost him just one dollar to learn the ways of the city.