UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THE NEW VARSITY TONIGHT ONLY Charles Chaplin in a two reel comedy "WORK" also Harold Lockwood in a four reel feature "House of a Thousand Scandals" TOMORROW: "The Dust of Egypt" with the same cast as "岛 of Regeneration." OLD FORT FORGOTTEN Pile of Rock Marks Sight of Historic Lawrence Fortress Nothing but a pile of crumbling stones, in a tangle of weeds, marks the spot where the old city fort of Lawrence once overlooked Wakaraus valley. Behind the old Thatcher house and on a knoll rising above Seventeenth street and Louisiana, is a clump of trees, one lone pine standing out from the others. These guard the place where the Home Guards once surveyed the country to the south and east, and it was here that the men of Lawrence focked, in the time of border warfare. No effort has been made to preserve the historic spot around which so much of Kansas history has been fought out, and as time passes and the weeds encroach still farther, the old rain will disappear entirely. Bullets that have shot will still be under the rocks, and it used to be a favorite pastime, of the children around about, to dig among the stones to see what they could find. Many tails and stories are connected with the old fort, and the early settlers of Lawrence love to recount the notable deeds which have taken place there. There is a tradition that during the war the fort, who could shoot at a target three miles away, and make his mark every time. The government fort was on the rise of ground, at what is now Eleventh street and Louisiana. The ground was even higher in that time, than it is now. The troops camped on the hill where North College stands. There, they had an unbroken view of the country on all sides, since trees in Lawrence then, were few and far between. Prof. Stipson Condemns Scales As a result of Professor Stipson's trip to Loring last week to inspect some wagon scales, there is general evidence that the grains of grain and live stock and depression among farmers. He reports that the scales were outweighing everything about sixty pounds to the ton, and that it was necessary to condemn them until they could be repaired and retested. "There is usually one defective set in every three that I make a special test to examine," he said. Stipson says "Some give overweight and some underweight, and if they are very far wrong either way, they are condemned." Prof Stimpson Condemns Scales University Dames Meet The K. U. Dames will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. U. G. Mitchell at 1313 Massachusetts street. The wives of students are invited to the club meeting. Knew Where He Was Going The other day we ran across a student. He was playing when we found him. We were trying to have him do something. Of no avail. We discovered he was carrying an average number of hours, worked by a schedule—enjoyed the company of girls. Used his thoughts when he studied, slept eight hours every night, spoke little and loafed less, knew what he was after and saw a definite goal beyond his commencement day. He does not realize his good fortune. If all the undergraduates were like him—what a mess of nonsense would be swept from the campus. What a saving of time!—Ex. Call Fein's for any kind of plumb ing.—Adv. Our Special Plain Tales from the Hill the crease hole Spoon. There is a waiter at Brickerton who is polite and gentle. He delivered an order of milk toast with a speed that was insufficient to meet the needs of a young woman who was due at a class. By the Great Horn Scoon! Pierre (we'll call him Pierre) is the dish which steamed forth the odors of melted butter and other excellencies, with a flourish. The customer, who was pretty, casse one look of despair at the toast; sniffed tragically and wailed, "Oh, I shouldn't have time to eat it now!" Then it was that Pierre, the Always Polite, got his innings. "Shall I bring you a big spoon, Miss?? he asked. Ada Dykes, a student in the College, will be one of the speakers on the program of the Kansas Day Club at Topeka, January 29. to represent the Sixth Congressional district. The honor of speaking at the Kansas Day Club banquet is one that, according to the rules of the club, cannot be given twice to the same person. Miss Dykes graduated in Oratory at Glen Eden College at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. She was given the gold medal for scholarship in her collegiate work at that school. The Science of Acoustics Dean of Women—I don't want to hear of your having any more midweek dates. Fair One—no man—next time you won't hear of it at all. A Vavancv She sat on the steps at eventide, Enjoying the balmy air, Hawks and birds, May 14. And she gave him a vacant stair. He came and asked, "May I sit by your side?" Cakes to order for all occasions. Mrs. A. E. Hyer, of Olathe, spen Brinkman's Bakery, 923 Mass. Bell Saturday in Lawrence with her son, 501; Home 366.-Adv. eod-tf Albert. The senior Pharmics will give a reception at the Kappa Sigma fraternity house, Thursday evening, for the juniors in the School of Pharmacy. WHEN K. U. WAS YOUNG Lawrence Morris, of Junction City, spent Sunday in Lawrence. Mr. Morris graduated from the University two years ago. He was cheerleader while a senior. If we had a son or a daughter away at college for the first time this week, we would write him a letter every day. Anyone who has attended the opening of a college session as a freshman will know why. It is the time when the former students are returning and renewing acquaintances, and the freshman counts for naught. The freshmen sit around in dusky corners, their chins in their hands, wondering what the folks at home are doing today. It's an ordeal for the first-timer, but it doesn't last longer than the first week, usually—Exchange. Pi Upson fraternity announces the following pledges: Alfred H. Wieters, Lapham; James G. Lynne, Herington; Carl Ross, Lawrence. The University of Nebraska has awarded a fellowship in chemistry to J. W. Howe, a junior in the College, for three days morning to take up his new work. I'd set my shoes, for a page of news, My readers thus to instruct or encourage. Nobody knows how tired I am. Nobody seems to care a bit. The Muse Stubs Her Toe Nobody knows how tired I am, Nobody cares how my head is crammed. In Early Eighties Football Held Forth on South Park Gridiron Paul Conrad, freshman College last year, is attending the University of Nebraska this fall. Paul reports that he likes the Cornhuskers fine, and that he may be down to root for them when they play Kansas next month. When old-time grads come back to K. U. football games, McCook Field doesn't recall all the splendor that it might to the later graduates. It takes such a place as South Park. It was there that old K. U. "husked her corn," and it was there that "ill old Baldwin" groveled in defeat. So the old grad looks upon the passes and the line plunges at McCook and shakes his head. "It isn't what it used to be," he says. In those days Col. John McCook had not yet become interested in athletics, so atl athletes at K. U. sought the best vacant lots available in the city. It was what is now South Park that the early football and baseball games were played. Goals were set up there as early as 1882. However, little interest was manifest and no collegiate games were scheduled. In 1884 more attention was paid to ath- tics, which was afflicted in the history of the University, but it did not prove to be lasting. Not until 1800 did football come to stay. At this time, the students succeeded in raising a fund of $200.00. The class of 1890 could scarcely be credited with having an athletic field in view in the selection of Col. John McCook for its commencement speaker, though their choice later proved to be a very happy and timely one for the athletic development and growth of the University. It was while he was here in the capacity of commencement speaker that Col. McCook watched, with C. S. Glead, who was a regent of state college at that time, and his football game on the grounds in the South Park, and it was then that he became interested in the athletics of the school. He said that he liked the spirit the boys showed, and would like to do something to help them out. "I believe the gift was announced before he went away," said Prof. M. W. Sterling, who was telling the story, "and the amount was $1500.00 which was to be used in the purchase track of land for an athletic field." Later, Col. McCook's gift was added to. The donor promised to double the amount which the students would raise. Eight hundred dollars were raised by the students and Col. McCook received $2500 dollars to the original gift bringing the total up to $3,500 for the purchase of a field. Mr. R. K. Moody, who was secretary and purchasing agent for the University, and also treasurer of the Athletic Association at the time the gift was made, had much to do with the selection of the field. The tract finally decided upon was then owned by ex-governor Charles Robinson. The plot was sold to the state by Mr. Robinson for about one-half the full value. The original cost of the field, comprising what is now known as McCook field, Hamilton field, and the plot lying between McCook and Hamilton, and Mississippi street, a total of ten or twelve acres was $1,-200. The roofed section of the grand stand was paid for from the original fund, as was the fence to enclose the field. The "Quivera," the class Annual of 1893, speaks of the field as partly graded. It was in 1894 that the Western Interstate Football Association, composed of Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas, was organized. The University Branch of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers will meet Wednesday evening in Marvin Hall at 7:30. The following program will be presented: Review of Technical Periodicals, L. F Esmith and H. W. Arlin; Recent Developments in Submarine Signals; J. B. Johnson; two minute talks on "Why J. B. Johnson," or "Electrical," C Davis and J. E. Fipps. So the old grad looks upon the new field and shakes his head. "It isn't what I was looking for." Electricals to Hear Talks Forty counties are operating high kools under the Barnes law, twenty even have county high schools and those in rural, rural, and township high schools. Of the 635 high schools in Kansas have fully accredited four year countries. Thetigh schools of Kansas have from one-fifth to one-third more pupils this year than last, according to the reports of R. Seyster and C. C. Seyster. OREAD STUDENTS ARE SELF GOVERNING BODY) Kansas High Schools Grow With an enrollment of seventy-seven students, the year's work of Oread high school under the direction of Prof. H. W. Nutt, is now well under way and of the last week in new quarters on the hillside north of the Library. The students are self-governing and meet in a body once in two weeks to transact whatever business they may have. "Eating at the Sanitary Cafe h good eating every day"~Adv. The following officers were elected recently to act for the present year: Pres, Holy Bishop; vice-pres., Wm. Kirby; treas, Abella Lillis; seargent-at-arms, Seldon Butcher; sec. foreign affairs, Wm. Jennings; sec. social affairs, Gladys McAtee; sec. athletic, Mervin Goff; sec. minutes, Helen Melnik; sec. judicial posed of the vice-president as chairman; Glen Benson, senior; Mary Davis, junior; Earl Pence, sophomore; and James Lyon, freshman. At present there are thirty teachers on the staff. These teachers are students in the School of Education in Beijing and we are doing this practice work in Oread. Send the Daily Kansan home. Athletics and debating will be in Oread's curriculum this year, and these matters were to be discussed at the first assembly this morning. Basketball prospects are most promising, according to Professor Nutt, for there is material among the students for good team this winter. Reinhard Götting will be used for all athletics and the teams will be coached by University students who know the game and want experience in coaching. WHAT'S DOING AT OTHER UNIVERSITIES Twenty-five years ago the University of Chicago made its start in the American collegiate field. For a new school it made a big start to begin with and has continued to grow in a proportionate scale, and is now one of the most important institutions in America that are now under consideration for the holding of a big celebration during the spring of 1916. The Daily Kansan will run from time to time states of curriculum and student contributions from faculty and students to this column will be welcomed— The charter of the University of Chicago was signed on June 18, 1890, and the university was incorporated on September 10 of the same year. William Rainey Harper, professor of history at the University, called to the presidency of the new institution, and entered on his duties July 1, 1891. The university opened its doors to students on October 1, 1892. It then had a faculty of about one hundred, which now numbers four hundred. During the first year there were 742 students enrolled, as compared to the 7781 different students that were enrolled the past year. The grounds belonging to the university in 1892 comprised about 25 acres; the university now owns, including the grounds of Yerkes Observatory at Williams Bay, Wisconsin, about one hundred and sixty-five acre. The four buildings in use at the opening of the university have increased to forty; the total of girls from about a $1,000,000 paid at the opening, to about $37,600,000 on June, 1915. More than 7,000 degrees have been granted and 50,000 students have matriculated. The good feeling and spirit between the members of the different Greek letter men of Amberst is very noticeable. This feeling works to the unity and harmony of this college community and does away with the petty jealousies and under spirit of dissension so prevalent at other institution. The TIME magazine came known all over and a good part of this college repellent and enthusiast can be attributed to the good feeling among the fraternity element. The rushing is taken in the spirit it should be. If a man wishes to look over another fraternity other than that by which he is being rushed, the rushing fraternity will make dates and take him over to the case may be and take him over to this or that house. He is thus given a chance to see the other fraternity. So friendly are the various groups, that it is common custom for members of other fraternities to drop into another house than his own for lunchon. The fraternities like to have guests and do not feel that they are being imposed upon. There are always from four to five guests at each fraternity house. Any time of the day a member of a different fraternity and possibly an opposing one, feels at liberty to drop in and visit with his neighbors. There is no forced feeling, for it comes natural as any custom or tradition comes natural. Two fraternities have a regular dance exchange system. By this the seniors and juniors go to one house and the underclass men gather in the other. These same two houses equip each other for their formal dances by lending full dress suits and the other requisites. Y.M.C.A. TO TEACH MEXICANS Students Will Co-operate With City Y. M. C. A. in Social Service Work The Young Men's Christian Association of the University, cooperation with the city Y. M. C. A. will in the near future begin the organization of classes among the Mexicans of Law vence. For the last two years the two Association have cooperated and formed classes among these people. During this time four classes, three for men and one for women, have been held twice every week at the homes of the Mexicans. The classes are conducted by University students who volunteer to put their mathematics and service work. English, mathematics, and citizenship are taped. The results of this work have been encouraging in past years and excellent results are anticipated. Pledge Two Hours Earlier Praterrity pledging will begin hereafter at 10 o'clock on Tuesday of registration week, instead of midnight Tuesday, as before. The question was brought before the Pan-Hellenic last week and returned to the various chapters for consideration. Two voted against it, an insufficiency number to kill the measure. Pledge Two Hours Earlier All gasoline and gasoline odor is removed from the clothes we clean before they are pressed. You can wear them anywhere the same day, Phone 75. The New York Cleaning Company. -Adv. 21-2 Athletic Supplies of All Kinds FOOTBALL GOODS KENNEDY and ERNST 826 Mass. St. Phones 314 Sharpen Those Razor Blades We have a special Odel sharpening machine 35c for double edge. 25c for double edge Evans Drug Store 829 Massachusetts street PHONES: Bell 541 Home 504 19 West 9th Street Midway Cleaners GOODS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing P. G. MOSSER, Prop. G. A. SNOW, General Manager PROTCH The College Tailor Griffin Coal Co. for Fuel SHUBERT Matinees Wed., Friday, Sat. MAID IN AMERICA FLORENCE MOORE MLEE DAZIE Matteus 20$ to $16 - Nights, 50$ to $83 Teresa 20$ to $14 - Nights, 50$ to $83 Send the Daily Kansan home. Bowersock Theatre Tonight Doors open 7:30 - Show begins 8:15 Mary Pickford IN A Girl of Yesterday Admission 10c. Music by Weinstein and Findlay White Chinchilla Coats Now in stock in sizes 14 to 38; made from double weight all wool white chinchilla in the smart models. $18 Bloomers for Gym Work. -Made from all wool. Navy serge, with adjustable waist band; all sizes. $2.50 Special Prices on Sweaters.—Brushed Angora in gray, cardinal, green. Belgian blue, and other high shades. Up to $7.50 value, $3.95. Rain Coats of mercerized poplin; all scams strapped and cemented; guaranteed to shed water. $5.00. New Tailored Suits, many recent arrivals, in fur-trimmed models. Poplins, Broadcloths, Gaberdines and Velvets. $81.50 to $57.50. New Waists & Blouses of crepe-de-cline. $2.75 to $6. Inns, Bullene Hackman Particular Cleaning and Pressing FOR PARTICULAR PEOPLE 12.W. Ninth Lawrence-Pantatorium Phones 506