UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Official student paper of the University
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
EDITORIAL STAFF
John Gilmister
Editor-In-Chief
John M. Henry
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Jennifer S. Kessler
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1014
CLASS PRESIDENTS
Should a class president be a leader, an executive, a force for the accomplishment of something for the good of the University and his class, or should he be a more figurehead, holding office because he is a good politician—and holding it for no other reason than because it is an "honor"—something to tack behind his name in the Jayawker?
There is but one answer to that question, obviously.
A class president who holds office without accomplishing anything does not have an honor—rather is it the opposite.
Class presidents this year have a bigger chance than ever before to accomplish something lasting.
The legislature meets soon—they can help the Council in the formation of county clubs and the spreading of sentiment in favor of the mill tax. With precedent now before them, they can work toward a memorial for the class when it leaves the school. They can start agitation in favor of big turnouts for mixers, class or school, can urge a good attendance at parades and pep meetings and talk them up—can help the Council get 1000 members for the Student Union —there is no end to the things they can do.
AN APOLOGY
And the business of the president does not cease when he has awarded his henchmen places on committees. The duty of an executive is to see that his committees work.
The Daily Kansan printed a criticism last week of faculty members who did not answer the request for their office hours. Some of the faculty complain that they did not get cards. To them the Daily Kansan owes an apology, which it cheerfully makes.
P. S. Send 'em in anyhow—cards aren't necessary.
UNIFORM ACCOUNTING
Registrar George O. Foster has received news that uniform accounting books are on the way, and will soon be available for the treasurers of student organizations. Then, for the first time since E. E. Brown left the University, an intelligent audit of student accounts will be possible. Treasurers will welcome the news. The business of University organizations will be conducted in a business-like way.
The financial secretary of the Board of Administration attempted an audit last year, and found accounts in such a deplorable state that it was impossible. The delay in providing the books occurred at the state printery.
NIGHT GYM CLASSES
To those students who have no time during the day for systematic exercise, the news note that gymnasium classes would be held at night was full of interest. But since the
announcement was first made, nothing has appeared about the organization of such classes.
Many students who work in the afternoon and have all their morning periods full would be pleased to join such a class. They could get a chance to develop physically along with their intellectual progress.
The importance of gymnasium work is evidenced by the fact that physical education is compulsory excepting to those students who are working outside, thus making it impossible to attend classes at the regular hours. There is a need for such an arrangement and it would meet with hearty response.
A question of vital importance to he University is that of a pure and afe water supply. Algae flourish in he present brand, a news story says.
The average stude will lose little sleep over the announcement that the social sciences are separating, whatever that may mean.
"The Glories of War"
(From "Thoughts on This War," by John Galsworthy, in the November Scribner's.)
"The glories of war!"
Courage, devotion, endurance, contempt of death! These are glories that the unmattial may not deride Verily, even the humbest of brave soldiers is a hero, for all that his heroism coins the misery of others; but what does the soldier know, see feel, of the real "glories of war?" That knowledge is confined to readers of newspapers and books. The Messenger comms with glowing pen call up in the reader a feeling that war is lourious; that there is something in itself desirable and to be admired in that licenced murder, arson, robbery that we call war. Glorious war! Every penny thrill of each reader of the newspaper, every spasm of each one who sees armed men passing or hears the lifes and drums, is manufactured out of a human heart and out of the torments of the human heart and the torture of human flesh.
When I read in the paper of some glorious charge and the great slaughter of the enemy, I feel a thrill through every fibre. It is grand, it splendid! I take a deep breath of joy, and listen to that thought. That there should be lying, with their faces haggard to the stars, hundreds, thousands of men like myself, better men than myself! Hundreds, thousands, who loved life as much as I, felt pain as much as I; whose women loved them as much as mine love me! Grand, splendid! That the blood should be ooing from them into graves that will be crowned as it does to me. That their eyes, which delighted in sunlight and beauty as much as mine should be glazing fast with death; their mouths, that mothers and wives and children are aching to kiss again, should be twisted into gaps of horror. Grand, splendid! That other men, no more savage than my own, should be crowned there than those. Grand splendid! That in thousands of far-off houses, women, children and old men will soon lie quivering with anguished memories of those lying there dead.
You spoke of the organization of county clubs over Kansas with the end in view of obtaining a mill tax for the support of our state institutions. In this you should have the support-moral and active-of every University graduate and every student now in school.
Dear Sir;—I trust that you will pardon the intrusion but an editorial in a recent issue of the Daily Kansas awakened a few old memories that have not been used of late and I am taking the liberty of exercising them at the expense of your time and patience.
THE MILL TAX
It is almost paradoxical that Kansas, a state that proudly boasts of an educational system that has no peer, should be so derelict in providing proper maintenance for its state schools of learning. The mill tax or
something closely akin to it is the solution of a problem that has perplexed and confounded our University administrators for many years. This embarrassment will continue just so long as some means is not provided for securing a fixed and definite income for the University.
A Kansas voter would like to believe that he has adopted the best possible means for the care of his state schools of learning. How they are nourished and by what means supported are given but scant attention by the state legislature of Kansas citizen, know that his representatives in the legislature are empowered to vote money for the state institutions. But whether they do this conscientiously and with a full knowledge of the needs of the schools affected troubles him not. His only care is that the appropriation shall not be too large. Thus, with help from the apportioning, he does the apportioning, the smug Kanseis sits back and lets the University work out its own desity.
Too often has our University suffered from these periodical attacks. The potential harm that lies within a legislature's grasp is a constant menace to the growth of our state schools. When potential beaten, students are time for action. I can distinctly recall at least one "actuality."
But those who are acquainted with true conditions realize that the worthy solos sitting in Topeka must have their little game of politics. This diversion is an inherent right and there is an ingrained desire that at no time do they find such rare opportunities for the exercise of their political gymnastics as when the annual budget for the state schools is voted upon. The result is a woeful mixture of prejudice, ignorance hypocrisy and false ideas of economy. And the most important weapon the carcass clean it is thrown to the governor and he may go over it again to be sure that there is no "meat" left.
Politics Injurious
It is folly for a large University to be operated at the whim of a crowd of political recruits, a majority of whom are utterly unfamiliar with its workings or it need. Lopping off money from appropriations is an easy road to popularity—anything that saves money is. The public fails an easy prey to anything that has the bluishness of economy.
The University expects the largest enrollment in its history this year. There are now enrolled 2248 students. During the summer school 350 were enrolled who are not now back bringing the number up to 2598. Including the students enrolled at Rosedale School of Medicine, and those new ones to come in February the number is expected to reach 2800.
I have neither the time nor the inclination to discuss the ideas of false economy that pervade the cogitations of our lawmakers. It is not within my province to criticize their sincerity. But the result of their endeavors to save money in a hampered administration of our state schools. I need not enumerate the numerous curtailments that have been made as a result of a lack of funds. If you are interested ask for the figures.
But the point is this—it is within the power of every student to be a factor in the fight that is sure to come for the mill tax. He understands the needs of the University—if he doesn't he should hasten to acquaint himself with facts—and it is incumbent upon him as a legal grim, as a product of University exertion or citizen of this state to exert an influence that will lead to the adoption of the mill tax or a substitute of a similar nature.
There is work for all to do—a work that demands sincerity of purpose and unity of action. County clubs can do much to educate the people. Their effective operation will be significant of a greater University.
The writer attended the K. U.-Aggie game at Manhattan last year and was most royally treated by several students of the Agricultural College. But during the game the Aggie rocked every time we were penalized.
We have some high grade canned peas—the labels have been damaged by water—sold at half price while they last. Dummeir's-Adv.
It is reported that a band and a train load of rooters will accompany the team when K. S. A. C. invades Lawrence next Saturday. Lets send them back with a decision board to them clean, sports man-like, rooting. Don't blow against the referee, and don't cheer when our opponents lose on penalties
RIGHT—O, JUNIOR!
Daily, Kansan;
The pies one gets at the California Fruit Stand are all home-made —Adv.
Junior.
Rest room for tired students-Grigg's.-Adv.
University Concert Course
EXCHANGE COURSE TICKETS TUESDAY at the
Round Corner Drug Co., formerly Woodward's
at the
Student Course Tickets on Sale
University Post Office
BURT WADHAMS
"College Inn Barber Shop"
CLOSED FOR ALL FOOTBALL GAMES
Want Ads
$3 and $2
Mail your want ad with 25 cents enclosed to the Daily Kansan—want ads are payable in advance.
WANTED - A girl wants room-mate.
1317 Ohio. Pphone Bell 2025
LOST - Self-fitting fountain pen, between Gymnasium and Library. Return to Charlotte Jaggar, 1140 Mississippi.
LOST-Gold scarf pin, engraved with
script initial "C," on campus Thursday.
Fredle please leave at Kansun
office office H. Cronemanen. K. U.
150 or B. 1363.
Single Seats for U. S. Marine Band and Gadski on Sale Wednesday
LOST-A gabardine in Fraser Hall Return to Kansean office 25·3⁻¹
FOUND—On sidewalk Monday, student's music course ticket. Call at Kansan office for information. Phone LOST-A gold bar pin. Please return to Kansan office, or phone 1713 26-3*
LOST—A rhetoric looselake notebook, left in 201 Blake Friday morning. Also a Palmer's "Self-Cultivation in English." Finder may keep books if he will return the themes and lecture notes to the Kansan office.
LOST-A gray coat sweater Saturday night between Keltz house and Tenth street, by way of Indiana. Call 1904W. 27-3.
OST- One gaberdine in Fraser Hall.
Please return to Kansan office.
Rooms for Rent
FOR RENT—Several fine rooms,
heated and lighted; with bath.
These rooms are airy with south exposures, fine fraternity or club rooms. J. M. Neville, Stubbs's Bldg., the Court House. Phone. Bidle 314.
FOR RENT—One large furnished room for ladies or gentlemen. 888 La. St. Board in next block. 23-5
FOR RENT—Two rooms with porch in modern house; light housekeeping suite or single rooms. 940 Ind. Bell 1823.
STUDENTS
Drug Sundries
Kodaks & Supplies
Toilet Articles
Stationery
Fountain Pen$
We carry a Full Line of
Raymonds Drug Store 819 Massachusetts St.
FOR
WHEN DOWN TOWN Biawatha Cafe
FOR LUNCH AND MEALS
F. M. TIDROW, Prop.
Everything up to Now
All Standard Tonics 1200 Tenn.
Student Union Barber Shop
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
W. C. M. CONNELL, Physician and Surgeon. Office, 819 Mass. St. Bell 399, Home 9342. Residence, 1340 Tenn. St. Bell 1023, Home 639.
J. F. BROCK, Optometrist and Specialist in Scientific Glass Fitting. Office 825 Mass. St. Bell phone 695
HARRY REDING, M. D. Eye, ear nose and throat. Glasses fitted. A. A. Bldg., Phones, Bell 513, Home 512.
G. A. HAMMAN, M. D. Eye, ear and throat specialist. Glasses fitted. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Dick Bldg. DR. H. W. ORYAN, Oculist, Lawrence, Kansas.
J. W. O'BRYON, Dentist. Over Wilson's Drug Store. Bell Phone 507.
R. J. BECHTEL, M. D. D. O. 833 Massachusetts Street. Both phones.
R. W. JONES, A. M. M. D. Diseases of the stomach, surgery and gynecology. Suite 1, F. A. A.Bldg. Residence, 1201 Ohio St. Both phones, 1201
DR. H. T. JONES, Room 120 F. A. A.Bldg. Residence 1130 Tenn. Phones 211.
DR. H. L. CHAMBERS, Office over Squire's Studio. Both phones.
S. T. GILLISPIE, M. D. Office corner Vermant and Warren St. Residence 728 Ind. Phones 596.
RALPH E. BARNES, M. D., phone 803-764 Perkins Building.
A. J. ANDERSON, M. D., Office 71F
A. J. ANDERSON M. D., Office 715
Vt. St. Phones 124.
CLASSIFIED Ladies Tailor.
Mrs. Emma Brown-
Schulg Dressemak
Mrs. Emma Brown-
Schulz, Dressmaking and Ladies Tail-
ing and coasts remodeled.
Phone Bell 914. 913.
Mass. St. Next door to Anderson's
Bakery.
Hardware
DRESSMAKING. Tailored skirts.
Ehel A. Duff, 1204 R. I.
Mrs. M. Brockelsby-Wilson, Klester College of ladies tailoring and dress-making. Over 909 Mass. St. Bell 2108.
STOVES, KITCHEN WARE, Cutlery,
Satisfaction guaranteed. Prices
reasonable. A. A. Green. 639 Mass.
MRS ELLISON, Dressmaking and Ladies' Tailoring. Evening gowns a speciality, 1032 Vermont. Phone Bell 2411 West.
R. E. Protsch The Students' Tailor
Watkins National Bank
Capital $100,000 Surplus & profits $100,000
The Student Depository
Jewelers
Meat Market
WEST END MEAT MARKET. Both Phones 314.
ARE YOU SATISFIED with your
Hunter Bros. Both Phones 21.
Jimmy
Groceries
OLSON BROS, Plumbers. Electric and Gas Goods.
ED. W., PARSONS, Engraver,
Watchmaker and Jeweler, Diamonds
and Jewelry. Bell Phone 717. 717
Moe
Plumbers
and Gas Goods.
PHONE KENNEDY PLUMBING CO., for gas goods and Mazda lamps.
937 Mass. Phones 658.
Barber Shops
Go where they all go
J. C. HOUCK
Cafes
GO WHERE you get the Best. Bob Stewart's Barber Shop, 838 Mass. St.
For a good clean place to eat, where you don't get "gypped" go to the MARKET CAFE, Room 1, Perkins Building.
Millinery
WANTED - Ladies to call at Mrs. McCormick's up-to-date millinery parlorrs to inspect our new line of hats. 831 Mass St.
Shoe Shop
ORNEY SHOE SHOP, 1017, Mass.
Wear a mistake. All work
must be made up.
*makes up*
Florists
A. WHITCOMB & SON, Floristis plants, cut flowers, floral designs, etc., 844 Tennessee St. Phone Bell 275, Hom- 580.
Insurance
FIRE INSURANCE, LOANS and abstracts. E. J. Hilkey, People's Bank Building. Bell 155; Home 2292. FRANK E. BANKS, Ins., and abstracts of Title. Room 3, F. A. A. Building.
Upholstering
UPHOLSTERING and repairing Mattresses and cushions. J. W. Huis. 906 Vt.
Extra copies this week's Collier's, containing Julian Street's writeup of Lawrence and K. U., on sale today at Lawrence's News Stand. Price Set-a-Adv.
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