THE KANSAN
The official paper of the University of
Kansas.
Published every Wednesday and Saturday night of the school year. by the Kansas University Publishing Association.
Office in Basement of Fraser Hall.
R. L. Douglas, Editor.
Carl Young, Managing Editor.
Frank H. Blackmar, Business Manager.
Allan W. Dodge, Assistant Bus. Mgr.
Members
Wallace F. Hovey
Emery Trekell.
May V. Wallace.
Roy Roberts.
Joseph Murray.
Clinical Department:
Ward H. Coble,
Cland A. Clay,
Will G. DeWeese,
H. C. Waters,
Judith Connelley
Wesley Stout
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Entered as second class mail matter September 30, 1904, at the Lawrence, Kansas, Postoffice under the act of Congress, March 3, 1879.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1907.
Subscriptions Are Due.
All subscriptions to the Kansan are due, and should be paid before the first of March. Money can be left at the check stand, or sent by mail to the Kansan.
The kind of school spirit that one can admire is not the effusive brand that consumes itself in an outburst of rowdyism the first time a half-dozen units of the college get out alone. The spirit that counts spreads itself all through the college year, and expends itself on all University or class affairs. It is the spirit that boosts instead of balking; that supports instead of knocking. It's the spirit to cultivate, and the spirit that accomplishes things.
The force of habit in every day life was never better shown than by the persistence with which the College is still dubbed the "Arts School"—notably by members of the faculty. It is now several years since that department has been known officially as the College. Every time an instructor picks up an enrollment card "College" stares him in the face. But in spite of this, and in spite of the added dignity of the term, we go on saying "Arts School." Truly, this is conservatism.
The formal declaration of Nebraska's athletic board that membership in the "Big Five" would be no advantage to her, served the "death sentence" to Dr. Hetherington's dream of a Missouri Valley Conference. For Kansas to have entered such a conference barring her freshmen athletes, who entered the University last fall expecting to make Ks this spring it would have been unfair to say the least. Nebraska's action met with approval by the students and a large number of the faculty. That a Missouri Valley Conference would be an advanced step no one will deny but not where the rules are dictated by one of the most radical of reformers.
Everybody knows in a way that there is a North College, and that there the fine arts are housed. Most people probably have a mental picture of cosy "studios" with artistic tapestries and a curio junk shop in every corner. The cold facts are that it is the bleakest, the most cheerless spot on the hill, both as to exterior and interior, the south basement of Fraser Hall and the fifth floor draughting room not excepted. It is the only building on the hill cut off from the lighting and heating plant; there is no janitor from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the girls have to keep the antiquated iron stoves going when they are not out of commission entirely. One day this week they were without fire all day—and to make matters worse there is not a hydrant in the building. The plaster is falling—the doors hang awry. Truly, it's an ideal environment for a study of the beautiful in art and music. Our next move should be for the fine arts.
About Debating.
The approaching Inter-Collegiate debates again present two questions of primate importance,—Shall the teams strive to win the debate or to win the decision? Which shall be paramount? Shall the teams put forth all their efforts to get themselves in the best of shape, putting up the best defense possible, arrange their debate in such an unanswerable manner that there seems no possible means of defeat, and risk the decision being given against them because of some manipulation or scheming of the opposite team and thus have the disgrace of defeat rest upon their school; or shall the team place the victory of their college above individual victory and let the success of trickery, scheming and manipulation for the college over-balance the victory of honest effort?
Like to Save Money?
The best way to save money we know anything about at this writing, is to take advantage of the cut prices at our Discount Sale.
Many prudent men are making heavy investments here now.
Choice of our entire
Suit and Overcoat Stock,
$16.35, $14.75, $12.00
Flannel Shirts,
Sweaters,
ManhattanShirts
Ober's Best Clothes in this sale.
and $9.85
In fact, all Fall and Winter Clothing and Furnishings at a fraction of their worth.
Balance of our Winter Shoes to go
Shoe Sale.
$5 and $6 Nettletons, $4.35.
$4.00 Shoes $3.35.
$3.50 Shoes $2.85.
$3.00 Shoes $2.45.
Are you getting the best for the money in
Good Clothes Store.
Part of the New Spring Hats are here.
Drawing and Note Paper
With us it is the best or money
University Book Store
Kath Phones 306 803 Mass
Quiz Books 5 for 10 cents.
Both Phones 206. 803 Mass.
College Men in Demand
Search for 1907 men who will be in the market for positions next summer or fall is already on. This year we ran short of college men long before we had filled all the positions that came to us for them. Positions now open at each of our twelve offices for 1906 college and technical school graduates who are not yet permanently located. Well known firms offer salaries $500-$1000. Write us today.
HAPGOODS
The National Organization of Brain Brokers. Chemical Building, St. Louis, Mo. Offices in twelve cities.
I take it that a spirit of fairness ought and does pervade, more or less, any and all contests between educational institutions. Once undertaking to defend the honor of the school, the rights and the interests of that school demand a careful consideration of the above questions and all others having a legitimate, honest hearing upon the final decision.
After all has benn said in eulogy of honest individual effort in a contest, the bald fact remains that a man representing the interests of a school is no longer representing individualities but combined interests; and once undertaking to handle and defend these, personal ideas and plans must be subverted and made to fit themselves to work for the welfare of those interests; and acts, not permissible in an individual, as such, may be demanded of him as a representative. In short the demands of the school require a different application of the principles of action for the individual working for the school interest than in working for his own. The school does not require a man to perjure himself or his conscience, but it does require him to apply these individualities in accordance with the needs and benefits of the whole; and he does not do his whole duty if he does not put forth every effort, use every devise and scheme not inconsistent with his individual standard, when compared and applied to the requirements of the school, to win the decision. And he cannot do this without the same individual effort and intention to win the debate.
WILBERN W. PARKER,LL.B., K.I.L.. 706.
A Good Thing.
We have some propositions for you that are stunners. Better inquire into our prices before you make definite arrangements for the rest of the year. K.U.Pantatorium.
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The Kansan will be delivered to any address for the rest of the year for fifty cents. This price is for mailing subscriptions, as well as for the city delivery by Carriers. Subscribe for your friends at home.
Let us freshen up that old party gown and make it look new. Lawrence Pantatorium.
Wilder Bros. CUSTOM LAUNDRY
Special attention given to ladies' work.
Goods returned on short notice if desired.
Phone No. 67.
GUY R. DUER, K. U. agent.
Students,when you want trunks hauled, call Lawrence Transfer Co., either phone No.15.
C. H. Hunsinger,
HACK AND LIVERY
922 Mass. St.
Fine rubber tired rigs. Tel. 258.
FRED BOYLES 725 MASS. ST.
Largest line of Valentines both pretty and comic. Both Phones, 616.
F. A. EWING
Best Ice Cream 5 eats a dish
Pure Mexican Chili 5 eats a dish
Hamburgers and Hot Lunches of all kinds.
Ice Cream for Club Trade $1.00 per gal.
50e per½gal delivered.
1031 Mass, St. Both Phones.
WATKINS NATIONAL BANK
Capital $100,000
Surplus $20,000
J. B. Watkins, Pres. C. A. Hill, V. P. C. H. Tucker, cashier. W. E. Hazen, assistant cashier.
W. E. Hazen, assistant cashier.
The Smoke House
The Gentlemen's Resort.
Finest pool and billiard equipment in the city. All tables newly repaired and covered. Satisfactory treatment guaranteed to all. Try a game on our newly covered tables.
STUDENTS!
Model Steam Laundry
All work guaranteed.
FRANK W. BROWN, Mgr.
L. U. RUTLEDGE, K. U. Agent, 806
Vt. St. Bell phone, 156; Home, 145.
The Lawrence Steam Laundry Co.
908 Massachusetts Street.
All Work Up to Date and Guaranteed.
Domestic Finish.
M. B. Galloway, University Agent.
Both Pnones. 383.
W J. Francisco & Sons
LIVERY AND HACKING
SADDLE HORSES A SPECIALTY
Open Day and Night.
812-14 Vt. St. Both Phones 139
We haul trunks.
Dr. A. R. Kennedy
DENTIST.
Room 5, Jackson Building,
Phones, Bell 1515 Main; Home, 344
K. U. Stationery
Paper by the pound, all grades, all classes.
BOUGHTON'S 1025 Massachusetts St.
Donnelly Brothers
Livery, Boarding and Hack Stables. All Rubber Tire Rigs. Corner of New Hampshire and Berkley. Both Phones 100.
We call for and deliver your Clothes. O. P. LEONARD
TAILOR SHOP AND PANTATORIUM
TAILOR SHOP AND PANTATORIUM
Rates, $1.50 per month
Tel. 5321 Red.         733 Mass. St.
MOAK BROS.
BILLIARD PARLOR. Pool, BILLIARDS AND Bowling Regulation sized tables. First class line of cigars.
Caramel nut sundae at Wiedemann's.