UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Arrow Silk Shirts— in lots of New Patterns— $3 up Some Gift For Him Johnson & Carl Christmas Handkerchiefs You can choose your Christmas handkerchiefs here from the most beautiful line of patterns we have ever shown. Even if you are going home to some of the largest cities in the state we still claim we can show you a prettier line of 'kerchiefs. Come to our handkerchief booth and verify these statements. Prices from 5c to $1.00. WEAVERS THE USEFUL GIFT Is the one most appreciated. Fountain pens supply all the needs of a useful present. Rowland's College Book Store We make a specialty of the highest grades Second "Pop" Concert of the Lawrence Choral Union Thursday Night, December 16 First Methodist Church Arthur Nevin, Director W. B. Downing and J. E. Farrell, Soloists Instrumental Trio. Big Corus of 150 Voices Admission 25c Tickets now on sale at Round Corner Drug Store and Bell Rios. Send the Daily Kansan Home TEN DAYS TO BASKETBALI Short Time Before Season Opens—Hamilton Has High Hopes With only 'n actual days of school between now and the opening of the 1916 basketball season with Ames January 6, it is a Herculesian day in getting the Jaawkerhawk basketkeepers ready. It is practically a green squad that the boss of the K. U. indoor-sport will have to depend upon to uphold the reputation of the Crimson and Blue the coming sea- Of last year's squad of twelve men, only three, "Slats" Cole, "Dutch" Apple and "Speed" Heath, are available. Both Cole and Appel will probably land permanent berths on the 1916 five for "Slats" is the leading candidate for the position, but Apple is the likely one to be chosen captain of the team when the election is held after the holidays. Several of Coach Olcott's football warriors, not satisfied with serving their alma mater on the gridiron, have answered the call of Coach Olcott by taking to nightly practice. Heath is, of course, out after a regular guard position but is being given a hot battle by "Humpty" Wilson, and "Bonnie" Reber, who seek to repress the K. U. quintet on the defense. At forward, K. U. sport followers may be prepared to memorize three new names for the athletic hall of fame, for none of the trio who seem likely to lie to the offensive births have laid down their sports, Gibbens, Kauder, and Kennedy are that men loom up as particularly promising. As far as actually playing the game, Coach Hamilton declares that he has little to fear in his new squad. One night last week just to see what kind of a scoring machine he is, Coach Hamilton recruits against last year's vetera five of Sproull, Sorensen, Weaver, with several other stars of former years thrown in, but the newcomers refused to be dazzled and literally wiped up the earth with the former luminaries of Kansas basketball with display this ability to keep its head when battling a Missouri Valley foe remains to be seen. But Coach Hamilton has hopes. Men You Know—and Don't There is a man on our Hill who is so modest that after twenty-six years of work for the University and state, he has he done nothing worthy of note. This man has spoken more times throughout the state than any man on the Hill; he knows more about prisons than any man in Kansas; he has made better cities for Kansas and other states that he has worked with his prison reform work; and, finally, as a teacher he has made and will continue to make better citizens—for he is the sympathetic guide, not the taskmaster of his students. “O wad some Power the giftygie gie as.” Dean Blackmar thinks he has done what worth it, not the note, but we know he didn't. "O wad some Power the giffie gie us, To see ours selves as itthers see us!" Springfield Academy gave him his early education; the Penn, State Normal had the honor of graduating him. At the age of 19 he went to California, where he earned three years in Fresno county and made $1,000,00 college money; he earned it, too. Dante's Inferno is a seaside summer resort compared with Fresno. He went to those days would show up very well with the Hoosier Schoolmaster. IN THE DAYS OF YOUTH The Dean was born way back in Erie county, but he used to lake Eric for a swimmin' hole. Even at that early age he started exploring unknown big waters, and he has been exploring ever since, for you know, he is a sociologist—one of those most curious people you are, or why you aren't something else, and all the rest of it. His constant query to humanity is, "I didn't ast my is you ain't, I ast you hain't you is, is you?" And humanity always reacts to the cold, and that's why he's a famous man. His first school district was fifty miles square; his schoolhouse was a shack; there were three holes, two served as windows, the other as a door. The Dean suppressed his propensity for fine feathers, and wore overalls and jumper to school, just to show the natives he wasn't stuck up. When it rained he wore gum boots. In vacations he rode for cattle with the cowboys, partly for fun and partly for money. He wanted to go to college. WORE NOBBY CLOTHES at his Alma Mater, in 1882. In 1884 he received his A. M. He taught mathematics for two more years before he dropped it forever; because, as he says, he was not yet ready to be fossilized and put in a museum. How the regents had the rare good fortune to secure this historical, economic, political science, mathematical, sociological record of names he calls himself—will forever remain a mystery. But he came, and here he is now and ever has been since. He established the chair of sociology in the United States. The year 1889 was an eventful one for him; for it was then that he tucked a Ph. D. from John Hopkins under his arm and came to Kansas. With his $1000 he betook himself to the University of the Pacific, then leading university in mathematics from there in 1881, and became Professor of Mathematics COMES TO K. U. The Dean is a kindhearted man, therefore everyone wants him to do everything; and he does it imperturbably. He was the first graduate School in 1896; and graduates have rejoiced ever since. They elected him president of the Kansas Conference of Charity and Care, and he started his campaign for social reform. HAS MANY HONORS Besides the work done in the Kansas Historical Society, the American Economics As'sn', the American Geographical Society, the American Anthropological Society, and the National Conference of Charities,—he is an active member of them all.—he has found time to write some eleven books, dealing with subjects that range from Spanish Colonial Charles Appreciative Studies to Charles Robinson, the present State Governor of Kansas, and many valuable results of respectful sociological research. Many of these respectable feats, he regards as mere chips from his workshop. It is a mighty interesting workshop. An intellectual enthusiast is seldom a follower of athletics, but as has been said the Dean is an unusual man. He plays golf twice a week, but not on Sundays; he is a teacher at a Sunday school class. His friends say he is just the right man on any trip. He can squat for hours on his heels, waiting for a certain Mr. Fish to bite; he never grabs the best trout hole; and he never tell the coach how to fish. He has good grooming, and honesty; these are the bed rock of the man's character and attainments. They easily account for him. GRAD SCHOOL GROWING Number of Degrees Granted Increases From Six to Sixty-nine The Graduate School is growing more important every year, according to Dean Blackman. In 1896 when the school was organized, six advanced degrees were granted; five advanced degrees to sixty-nine. Prior to 1896 the Master's degree was granted on three years of reading outlined by the instructors. Two Master's degrees were granted as early as 1874. The environment in which he lived is 236, compared with forty-three in 1896, showing an increase of about 450 per cent. Work is now offered in thirty-two different departments, while in 1896 there were only 20 from which to choose. Eight different advanced degrees are offered. FEW Ph. D. DEGREES GRANTED FREW PH. D. BECKER "The new doctor of Doctor of Philosophy was given by the University of Kansas up to the present time," said Dean Blackmar, "owing to the tendency of instructors to send candidates for the Doctor's degree to the larger schools. However, we have several candidates at present for the Doctor's degree, and the prospect for the development of a high class of work is promising." H. P. Cady of the department and C. E. McClune former head of the zoology department, took their Doctor's degree at this institution. GRADUATE SCHOOL IS EQUIPPED The Graduate School of today is better equipped with libraries and laboratories for study and research work than ever before. In 1860 only twenty-four professors were giving graduate instruction; today the graduate faculty numbers eighty-five. In 1900, to advance the cause of higher education, five University fellowships of $200 each were awarded to students of superior ability and intellect. These fellowships have increased in number and amount until now 17 University fellowships of $280 each were授予, normally. In addition to these, eleven fellowships are granted each year to graduates of Kansas colleges. STUDENTS WAKING UP STUDENTS WAKING Students are coming to realize more and more the importance of the Master's degree, and this realization brings with it an increased enrollment. Many of the instructors on the Hill are enrolled in the Graduate Program. The students of their time in working toward the Master's or Doctor's degree. The value of the Graduate School to the State of Kansas is set forth in the Second Annual Report of the State Board of Administration to the Governor, from which the following extracts are taken: Send the Daily Kansan Home "This school is very valuable in its work to the people of Kansas. . . . The young men and women in this graduate school are devoting their time and energy to the solution of problems that are of vital interest among students. During the fuller life, they are able to work out for the people, and in their work along practical lines, many times the cost of the maintenance of this school. . . . The discoveries made by these advanced students are a constant incentive to the progress of students in new untrained fields and to utilize waste material and make more efficient the labors of her citizens." In speaking of the future of the Graduate School, Dean Blackmark says that there is a large field for women who work in Kansas is the educational center. Since no other college in the state wishes to do graduate work, it would seem wise for the State of Kansas to support its vision for this work in the University. Have you bought your K. U. Song Bowie on Onsay at Carroll's, Griggs and the Boys? The K. U, Song Book published by the Engineers is a dandy. It only costs you 15c.—Adv. Kodaks for Christmas, Evans Drug Store, 819 Mass. St.. Adv. You'll Like Our Bakery Goods Once tried, always used. Brinkmans.—Adv. Have you bought your K. U. Song Book yet? On sale at Carroll's, Griggs and the music stores.—Adam Why not take a K. U. Song Book home? They only cost 15c—Adv. Send the Daily Kansan home. Friday, December 17 THE GREAT DRAMATIC SUCCESS THE TRAIL OF THE LONESOME PINE th. EUGENE WALTER from the Book by IGNANTOK, Jr. With New York cast and massive production Prices: 50c, 75c, $1, and $1.50 Tickets now on sale at Theatre Box Office. Bell 'Phone 10 The University Band concert will be given in Fraser Hall at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening, December 15. Boost by attending. Admission is twenty-five cents. Student tickets admit. Wilson County students will meet in Myers Hall Wednesday evening at 7 e'clock. Everybody come on time. Plans for the banquet at Fredonia will be discussed and final arrangements for the basketball game made. Tell other students from the county about the meeting. It was stated in last night's paper that the German Verein would stage this play. This is a mistake as the play will be given in Fraser Hall, Room 313. Order McNish's sulphosaline. Both phones 198—Adv. Candy for the holidays. Leave your order and we'll attend to the sending. Wiedemann's—Adv. Send the Daily Kansan home. Hand Baggage Trunks Suit Cases from $1.50 to $18.00 Traveling Bags 5.00 to 12.00 Steamer Trunks 6.50 to 17.00 Wardrobe trunks 30.00 to 45.00 If any of you who are going home for the holidays are in need of Hand Bag, Suit Case or Trunk, large or small, you will find just what you want on our third floor. The Baggage we sell is guaranteed for complete and satisfactory service. Initialed and delivered same day bought. Innes, Bullene & Hackman FRASER HALL Tomorrow 8:00 o'clock p.m. BE A BOOSTER AND ATTEND University Band Concert Admission 25c. Student Ticket Admits Walter Camp's ALL-AMERICAN ELEVEN In This Week's Collier's ALSO "Filmland as It Is and Was" This issue of Collier's is a dramatic number and especially interesting Grigg's