24 - UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Official student paper of the University of Venezuela EDITORIAL STAFF Don DAVIE, Editor in Chief Lawson MAY, Plain Tales Editor Lawson MAY, Plain Tales Editor BUSINESS STAFF Fred Riley. Business Manager Alfred Mionon. Arthur Nott. Assistant NEWS STAFF Harry Morgan John Montgomery Mary Smith H. C. Haugen Mary Smith H. C. Haugen Everett Palmer Alice Boudry Joe Pratt Vivian Peckon Roby Mivian Peckon Subscription price $3.00 per year in advance; one term, $1.75. Entered as second-class mail matter lawyer Kannaa, under the act of lawrence Kannaa. Published in the afternoon five times a week, by students of the University of Kansas, from the press of the Department of Journalism. Lawrence, Kansas Phones, Bell K. U. 25 and 66 Address all communications to UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN LOUGARCE, KANSAS The Daily Kansan aims to picture the undergraduate life of the teacher than merely printing the news by standing for the image. We prefer not to favories; to be clean; to be cheerful; to be charitable; to be courageous; to be wise; to wiser heads; in all, to serve to the students of the University. THURSDAY, OCT. 4.1917 KEEP TO THE RIGHT The Kansan wouldn't be living up to the traditions of the past if it didn't occasionally print an editorial on the advisability of keeping to the right on the campus sidewalks, in the halls, and on the stairways. From time immemorial ambitious writers who have had hopes of reforming the universe have advocated in the Kansan's columns the advisability of keeping to the right—and the Kansan this year must maintain a proper regard for the traditions of the past. Of course, we're laying aside all thought that such an editorial might do any good. Experience has proved conclusively that they don't. But at the same time, it's such a good subject to write upon! Students are so unthinking in the things they do—so unreasonable—so illogical! They deliberately make trouble for themselves by crossing over to the left side of the walk and butting into hurrying students going in the opposite direction. With apparent malice of forethought they choose the left side of the hall to walk upon, and have almost continual collisions with those whom they have to pass. And on the stairs—in the Ad and in Fraser Hall in particular—they insist upon going up the left side, or coming down on the left side, to the intense dismay and inconvenience of the poor folks who do their best to avoid collisions by walking where any normal human being in his right mind is expected to walk. But what's the use? Folks just won't be sensible! It's a good subject for an editorial, all right! One could write volumes about it—and still be able to enumerate additional advantages of "keeping to the right." Perhaps telephones would be more popular if they had bells that didn't sound like alarm clocks. --- FOR THE SOLDIERS Imagine yourself out on the solitary Kansas prairies—miles away from human habitation—with nothing to do. Imagine yourself on a desert island —far away from all ordinary human life—with nothing to do. Imagine yourself stalled, either on a train or in an automobile, in some out-of-the-way corner of the earth—with nothing to do. What would be your crying need? What would be your crying need? Food, first of all; and then shelter, and then—something to read! Now, our soldiers in France are not miles away from human habitation. There are thousands of busy men and women about them; they are well fed and comparatively well sheltered; and during the greater part of the day they have plenty to do. But there come times—as there come times to all of us—when they crave something to read. So great is their desire that some of them almost go mad over it. Imagine it—going mad because one does not have books and magazines to read! To us, who are so fortunate as to have whole libraries at our disposal, it sounds foolish. Yet, if we could just put ourselves in their place, we should soon see the truth and the why of the statement. The soldiers need books. There is only one way for them to get them—and that is at the libraries established in their cantonments. A fund to finance the establishment of such libraries is being raised this week. The University is expected to contribute $100 to the movement. A contribution box has been on the delivery desk in Spooner Library all week. A portion of the amount needed has been contributed—but much more must be given. *You know about the box.* *You know about the need for the money.* *You know whether you have given anything.* What are you going to do about it? There is little sympathy for the stude who breaks down from the work of minding other people's business. A CLEAN ELECTION Tomorrow the politicians will meet at the polls to have it out. Class officers for the year will be chosen; and before the votes are counted and the results announced many things are liable to happen. Let us hope for a clean election. Two years ago, in the annual scramble, there was fraudulent voting which led to the disfranchisement of several prominent students. The proceedings did anything but reflect credit upon the University; and those who were concerned in it were properly ashamed of their conduct. Tomorrow there will be the same tendencies to vote in more than one class, to electioner illegally, and to try to "crook" the opposition. The student council will do its best to insure a fair election; but it cannot succeed without the co-operation it should receive from the student body. Play the game square! OTHER OPINIONS RED CAP TRADITION Does Iowa State have any traditions? We often hear it said that she hasn't, that she is too young. We do not agree. Freshman red caps are a tradition. Over a college generation, the majority of our college life. Every one, upper classmen, seniors and preps, should support the custom as a tradition. We should all get behind the rec cap tradition and push it for all we are worth. It is only a tradition and as such should be jealously guarded and vigorously enforced by all lowns as well as we acquire traditions will lown State acquire character and depth of color. -Lowa Stute Student. Wearing the freshman cap is not a mark of inferiority or servility. It is a custom in vogue at the majority of American colleges. Many schools require freshmen insignia for the entire year, instead of fall and spring only, as here. WINDY DAYS The wind must have been a young man once upon a time, for he seems to have the right idea. Nevertheless, there is the disadvantage that while he is playing havoc with coats, sweaters, umbrellas, hats, caps, note-books, ETC, he is blowing dust in the eyes of the sight-seeing onlooker. Windy days are especially windy on Mt. Oread. If you don't believe us, take a walk about the campus on a windy day. There need be no circumstantial evidence. Weights, although they have no relationality, they come in handy on windy days. They come many things from blowing away. There usually is a big blow on windy days. We blow from one building to another, and when we get inside, we blow about what we have seen. A hat was blown ninety-nine into the air, and it lilt upright on the ground after competing for aerial honors in doing the loop-the-loop. There is only one more window thing than a windy day and that is a leaking window. MENTAL LAPSES ACRID Mrs. Newweeds: "I guess that would be all right. It was always the last place he ever thought of going." —Puck. The Tombaston Man (after several attempts, suggestions) How would simply "dip" the hole? Ma: "You've been drinking, smell it in your breath." A LONG SHOT Pa: "Not a drop. I've been eating beef leeks. What you smell is the smell of beer." TACTFUL WELCOME As a truly polite nation the French undoubtedly lead the world, thinks a contributor to a British weekly. The other day a Paris dentist's servant opened the door to a wobegone patient. "And whom, monsieur," he queried in a tender tone, "shall I have the misery of announcing?"—Youth's Companion. THE WORM TURNED Corporal (instructing the awkward squad in rifle-practice): "I told you to take a fine sight, y' dub; don't you know what a fine sight is?" Rookie: "Sure! A boat full of corporals sinking."—Judge. OPTIMISTIC Sniper: "I've knocked the spiker orf of 'is bloomin' 'elmet—e's took the top orf o 'my bloomin' ear—and it's my shot next'"—London Opinion. RARIFIED "So your son's in college, eh? Burning the midnight oil, i pose?" "Well—er, yes; but I've an idea— more or less," caroline." St. Patrick's mother, Calypso. Jane Willie: Midas Oldab said she has just passed her twentieth birth- day. REVERSED Marie Gillis: Passed it coming back, no doubt.-Life. When is their marriage to be solemnized?" "As soon as it has been financed." —Boston Transcript. "The Van Dyke" For Gentlemen Dark Brown Cordo Calf uppers. Goodyear wait soles, Broad street heels slightly narrower toe but plenty of room in the ball to insure the utmost comfort— STARKWEATHER'S A try on will convince you as to style and fit. We guarantee the satisfaction. The same in Black at $6.00 the pair. $6.50 the Pair Yes! We do expert shoe repairing Rubber heels put on while you wait The Home of Good Shoes Young men in college, high school business, professions; come to us Belt suits, military types, high waisted coats; military overcoat models; a great assortment of the best things. 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