UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XIII.
BIG PEPFEST TONIGHT
First Rally of Season in Fraser Chapel at Seven oClock
o'Clock
Fraser Hall chapel will be the scene of the first football rally of the year, at 7 o'clock tonight. Last night's Kansan had it scheduled for the gymnasium, where Gaitkill had decided today that the capped hall was needed on as the place.
The old familiar yell of "rally!" will once more ring out on Mount Oread. Boola will bring forth a burst of frantic cheers and whistles. As the strains of "Crimson and the Blue" are heard the students will stand with bared heads and sing the anthem of the University.
The speakers of tonight's program will make snappy live talks.
The material that turned out this fall made it necessary to organize two bands and that assures the University of better music than ever before. The band will be there tonight.
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Some new yells are being arraigned and Gaitskill and his assistants say they are great. These men have been working hard in an effort to get the rooters started right this year so that the team will receive the support it should have when it goes out on the gridiron Saturday.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 1, 1915
More men than have been out for years are working for the Varsity this fall and more interest is felt by the student body.
Class
WOMEN WANT GYM WORK
Miss Gladys Elliot and Miss Haze Pratt Will Conduct the
All women in any way connected with the University have been asked to join the new physical training class which is being organized to meet at the gymnasium every Monday evening at 7:30.
Miss Gladys Elliot and Miss Haze Pratt are to conduct the class. Gymnastics, basketball, aesthetic dancing and swimming will be on the program. The faculty women are en thusiastic about the work.
"I think it is very beneficial for the women who work on the Hill every day; and it will give them a good chance to get better acquainted," said Mrs. Eustace Brown.
Other opinions follow:
Mrs. Esterley: "I am certainly going to love it. I want to learn to swim."
ing to join. I want to learn to swim."
Miss Gittins (W, Y. C. A.): "I am surely going to take the swimming and basketball, but I get enough walking up and down the Hill to take the place of the aesthetic dancing."
Mise Moody (Chancellor's office):
"I If I didn't live so far in the country,
Miss Downey: "Every woman should take the gymnasium course."
Mrs. Griffith: "I was in the class last year and liked it."
Mrs. Billings: "I was in the class last year and intend joining this one. I don't care for the swimming, but I am very enthusiastic about the folk dance."
Miss Nellie-May Stevenson who helped organize a similar gym class last year, says: "I think it is a good thing because it brings every one together in an informal way. I intend to dance and dancing but no basketball."
Miss Elliot is expecting a large class this year. Besides faculty members and those connected with the University all alumnae, graduates from other colleges, post-graduates and others, the members, are welcome to join.
There will be a slight tuition, the exact amount of which has not been determined.
Graduates Elect President
Graduates gathered Wednesday and elected the following officers: president, A. F. Olney; vice-president, E. L. Craik; secretary and treasurer, Anna Jane Baker.
The regular time of meeting of the Graduate Club will be the third Thursday in each month. Definite plans for the year's work have not been made, but both the literary and the social phase will be considered.
Dr. Samuel McChord Crothers, a Unitarian minister from Cambridge, Massachusetts, will give a series of lectures at the Unitarian church beginning October 4. Dr. Crothers is an authority on English literature.
Plain Tales From the Hill
Ruth Foster has entered the College after having spent two years at Washburn. She will major in English and dramatic art, and after graduating will enter the Emerson School of Expression in Boston.
C. C. Young of the engineering faculty is visiting the dog show at Kansas City today. Mr. Young is an enthusiastic dog fancier who has raised many blooded English bull pups.
Room eighteen, of Fraser Hall which is located in the basement, is now being remodeled and equipped as the general mailing room of the University.
The Sigma Nu fraternity entertained the Pi Phi pledges with a dinner dance last evening. The party was given at the fraternity house.
The Advisory Board of the Y. M. C. A. will meet tomorrow afternoon to choose a secretary for the University Y. M. to succeed Conrad Hoffmann who is at present on the German frontier doing research in the fields of H. L. Heinmann and State Secretary H. H. Grafton will be at the meeting.
"Babe" is working on the ditch for the steam pipe that will run from Spooner Library to the new Oread building. She and a score that nearly bleached him.
Yesterday, the foreman ordered Babe to get something from a covered bucket. The darky approached the bucket, took off the lid, and reached
"Yaow!" yelled Babe as he drew nack quickly. "it almos' got me, loss."
"What was that?" asked the foreman.
"A big snake."
Then every body but Babe gathered around the bucket. Inside was a snake coiled with mouth open ready to sprint. He shoved the snake into his snake but it did not move.
"It's dead," laughed the foreman but Babe was still dubious.
The Christian Science Society of the University holds regular meetings Tuesdays at 7:30 in Myers Hal,
Miss Gladys Elliot and Miss Hazel Pratt of the department of physical education have organized for the women of the faculty, alumni, and women otherwise connected with the gymnasium. In this meeting which will meet at 7:30 each Monday evening at the gymnasium, beginning October 4th.
Mr. John M. Shea, superintendent of buildings and grounds, is in Topeka choosing two new boilers which are to be installed in the heating plant. The addition of these large boilers will put the heating plant in first class shape for the coming winter. Coal will be obtained from the state prison as in the past. It is not certain, however, that the output will be sufficient to meet all demands.
James Arnold, a sophomore in the College, has withdrawn from the University.
Annie P. Hopkins, 1913, is a teacher in the normal training department of the high school at Abilene, Kansas.
P. H. Suberkrup, of Leavenworth, who was a freshman Engineer last year believes in the old proverb, "Better late than never," and arrived on the Hill yesterday. He will enrol in the College.
Harold Jones of the School of Engineering has one distinction that not all student harvest hands can boast of. Jones returned with ninety-five dollars in his pocket. He rode back on the cushions, besides.
Marion C. Reid, who was a sophomore in the College last year, is this year serving as principal of the Lost Springs high school. Besides having this charge he is trying to develop the senior class of that school into a dramatic organization so that it can put on a good play next spring. Reid was a member of Phi Alpha Tau, national dramatic fraternity, taking a part both in the junior farce and in "The Man From Home," the latter, which was produced by the K. U. Dramatic Club.
Ted Roberts, former secretary of the Pharmaceutical Society, is working in a drug store in Burlingame.
Cecil Hough, a sophomore in the School of Engineering, is assisting in the library on the Hill.
George Penwell, of Larned, has pledged Alpha Tau.
Tonight first football rouser.
Fraser Hall, seven o'clock.
No parties will begin until after rally.
Reserved seats for women.
Hear Coach Olcott. Sing our hymn.
Make old Rock Chalk Roar.
EVERYBODY OUT
EVERYBODY OUT
ALL K. U. WILL MARCH WHY CHAPEL IS CHANGED
Big Opening Parade Starts From South Park Tomorrow at Two o'Clock
Although Governor Arthur Capper will not e able to attend the big parade will not be able to attend the big parade which is to open the University of Kansas football season tomorrow afternoon, authorities believe the biggest crowd in the history of the school will be in the march, which starts from South Park at 2 o'clock.
Simple exposure to knowledge is not the best way to learn, according to Professor Ogden, head of the psychology department.
The procession will go north on Massachusetts street to Seventh, where it will turn westward then south and west to McCook. At the field the autos will be parked and the rooters seated in a special section in the bleachers.
The University band, headed by Director McCanles, will lead the procession, the "Thundering Thousand" following a line of autos bearing the Chancellor, the team and the coaches. They will march four abreast to the tune of Boola, Boala, and "Crimson and the Blue."
"We are particularly anxious to have every man in the freshman class in the parade," said Cheerleader Joe Gaitkisll, this morning, "for I believe no other event will do as much to start the first year men off right as rooters. The University needs some tail cherring Saturday afternoon for we's got to show them that old K. U, is still on the map as the original home of leather-lunged whoopers."
NOMEN MUST PETITION TOO
The new rule of requiring petitions, was passed Wednesday night in the women's council meeting, as a remedy for the way in which freshman politics have been conducted. From now on a woman will be elected on a popularity basis, and not by "machine work."
Merchants down town will decorate their shops in the colors of the University, and many megaphones, together with the bright uniforms of the cheerleaders, will lend novelty to the procession. Saturday is going to be K. U.'s big day and all K. U. will be out to wish the team luck on its start through the valley of pig-skin-lom.
W. S. G. A. Passes Rule Designed to Prevent Steam Roller Tactics in Elections
The freshman women are to be deprived of an ancient custom this fall. From now on, any freshman woman who wishes to be elected a member of the W. S. G. A. must get out a petition and be elected in the regular way. This ruling will be applied to all class representatives but is primarily for the benefit of the freshman class.
"For years," said Maureen McKernan, a member of the W. S. G. A. "there has been a system of electing class representatives that was beautiful in its simplicity, and very effective. The woman using it was in lock, while the honest but untaught aspirant to political honors, who attempted to 'Buck the System,' always fared badly.
"The previously arranged nominations were made in the open meeting, the nominations at once closed, and any one desiring to make further nominations, was not recognized by the chair. In that way, the election was always planned before the meeting, by upperclassman, and the freshman woman, with no upperclassman (o back her, had no chance."
Chancellor Tells About Re-Introduction of All-University Gatherings
Chancellor Frank Strong emphatically stated this morning that the All-University chapel plan was not approved because of alleged failure of the morning prayers.
"Such statements are absolutely untrue," said Dr. Strong. "I can say, however, that the new form of convocation was introduced because the type in vogue last year proved unsuccessful.
"The morning prayers as now conducted are a demonstrated success and I see no reason why the hearty support should not continue. The change in the form of convocation from that of last year was due to the fact that the former method did not produce the unity so desirous in the University. Students did not know when to expect the meetings last year; and called intermittently like they were, they interfered greatly with many students' work. Under the new plan the meeting comes every two weeks, everyone will know when, and can plan ahead.
"I will fully explain to the students the purposes and plans for the biweekly convocations at the first meeting," continued the Chancellor. "I want these gatherings to be a family affair and will do all in my power to make them as interesting as possible. The programs will be varied, and I want every student to attend."
When asked whether the students would be allowed time at each meeting to give yells and sing K. U. songs, Dr. Strong replied that he would try to make this possible.
BLACKMARS NEPHEW BLANKS
WAS A KANSAS ALUMNUS
Frank H. Blackmar, '08, a nephew of F. W. Blackmar, Dean of the Graduate School, died in Brooklyn, Wednesday, as the result of an operation
Mr. Blackmar was 33 years old. He was born at Kansas City, where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Blackmar still live. He graduated from the mining school in 1908 and received degree of bachelor in 1912. He was an active member of Phi Kappa Psi while in the University.
While holding a responsible position as manager of the El Real mines in Columbia, South America, he fell ill with fever. He returned to New York, but the disease had too strong an impact and he died in a hospital there.
With fewer than 350 student enterprise tickets sold at noon today, athletic authorities are looking forward to a record breaking business tomorrow, for they expect more than 2,000 to attend the opening game.
rte is survived by his wife and his parents. They have left for New York, and will bring the body back to Kansas City for burial.
STUDENT ENTERPRISE
TICKET SALE IS SLOW
Publish Social Survey
"The big rush in buying the season tickets will take place this afternoon and tomorrow," said Manager W. O. Hamilton, who has been holding off or one reason or another will purchase tickets tomorrow."
Public Social Survey
The results of the Lawrence Social Survey made last year by Professors F. W. Blackmar and E. W. Burgess will be published soon. A graduate of the University, Morris S. Pereault is doing work along the same line, studying conditions in Kansas City, where he has been appointed housing inspector. He will use the material gathered in preparing his thesis for a master's degree.
Send the Daily Kansan home.
MRS. HOFFMANN TO HELP
WARD IN WORLD
HRS. HOFFMAN TO HELP
HUSBAND IN WAR WORK
Mrs. Conrad Hoffmann and daughter will leave Lawrence in two weeks to join Mr. Hoffmann in GermanyMr. Hoffmann is secretary of the Y. M. C. A. work among present the war prisoners in Berlin.
Mrs. Hoffmann will stop at Chicago for a few days and then journey to New York where she will take the train to Rotterdam to Rotterdam which is the safest line.
As Mrs. Hoffmann speaks, reads and writes German she expects to be an aid to Mr. Hoffmann in his work. Two pages is the limit in length allowed to letters from Germany, as everything must pass the censor consequently Mrs. Hoffmann has had little news from her husband.
The trip is about the biggest thing so far attempted in the three year old daughter's life. Every morning now Louise Catherine stands on the steps in front of her home at 1333 Ohio street and informs her friends, the students, as they pass that she is "going to Germany to see her papa."
GET OUT YOUR PAJAMAS Big Night Shirt Parade Comes After First Football
Game
Get out your old trunk
Dig down to the very bottom—
And pull out your old night shirt-
You'll need it Saturday night.
The annual night shirt parade, the jubilee event of the year, for all students, will take place Saturday night rain or shine, beginning at 7:30.
The parade will start this year in true spectacular style with a huge bonfire and band concert in front of Fraser Hall. As soon as the flames begin to burn low the procession will move on toward the city of Lawrence.
The route will lead first to the Chancellor's house and thence to Uncle Jimmy's. Speeches—not in costume—are expected at both places. The line of march will then be connected to the corner of the Eldridge house.
Some of the merchants have anticipated the coming of the parade and have provided themselves with souvenirs which they will give out to the paiama-clad dancers.
After a short concert the band will break up and the sinuous snake dance down the stage.
But—dig out that night shirt!
DR. CROTHERS TO LECTURE
Noted Essayist Will Preside at Chapel and Deliver Series of
Talks
Dr. Samuel McChord Crothers, Untiarian minister of Harvard College will be in charge of the chapel services Thursday and Friday mornings
Dr. Crothers is a minister, an essayist, and a humorist of note, having contributed each month timely essays to the Atlantic Monthly. He has also published several books, and according to authorities is one of the most well-known English. As a writer, Dr. Crothers ranks with William Dean Howells.
Dr. Crothers is on his way home from the National Conference of Unitarian Ministers in San Francisco En route, he visited the University of Colorado and talked before the students.
FIRST GAME TOMORROW
In addition to his talks at the University Dr. Crothers will deliver a series of lectures each evening at the Unitarian church. His subject for Monday evening will be "The Higher Evangelism" based on the philosophy of Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, while on Tuesday evening he will discuss "Humanism in Religion" as interpreted from Spencer's Faerie Queene; On Wednesday a reception will be held at the church in his honor.
K. U. ORCHESTRA HOLDS
FIRST FALL PRACTICE
The orchestra was given a stiff work-out last night, in the first practice of the season. Twenty men were present, with the following instruments: first violin, second violin, cornet, trombone, cello, bass viol, French horn, and traps. Mr. McCanles would like to have more men try out for cornet at the next practise, which will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30. Another viola is needed. Two concerts will be given during the year.
Contest With William Jewell Starts Football Bark on Voyage
TO PLAY ALL CANDIDATES
Coach Will Use Initial Contest to Furnish Line on Members of Squared
of Squad
The last real practice of the week was staged last night on McCook Field. It was the first Varsity practice of the season on the main gridiron, and the squad went through an hour's workout in running signals, punting, drop-kicking and passing. Today the McCook gridiron will be marked, giving Kansas the best football field in the Valley on which to open the 1915 season tomorrow. The game will be called at 3 o'clock.
A "double" lineup of thirty-one men was announced last night by Coach Olcott for tomorrow afternoon's opening game with William Jewell. Not and does not have a bunch, but the rest of the squad of forty-six men.
Won't Try For Big Score
Kansas roots were warned by Coach Olcott last night not to expect an overwhelming score in this opening battle. Instead of seeing just how big a total can be piled up as in
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the past, Coach Olcott will use this opening game more to get a lineup on the men for the Varsity eleven which will meet the dangerous Kansas Normals a week from tomorrow. So crucial is this second game regarded by the coaching staff that Coach Olcott himself will be on the sidelines this afternoon when the Normals tangle with the Bethany Swedes at Emporia, getting a line on the school teacher's football prowess.
Chancellor is Pleased
"I have never known a season to start off with the horizon any brightier," said Chancellor Strong today, "Coach Olcott has a perfect hold on the men and they have unlimited confidence in him. The fact that he has the tenacity to play may explain the subject of football goes to show that he is intellectually as well as physically prepared to act as a guide for our team.
"The students are more enthusiastic than I have ever seen them and I look for more and better spirit at the University this year than ever before. They turn out at practice by the hundreds and cheer the men on the squads at every opportunity. The teams are working in fine shape and know more about the fundamentals of the game than at the corresponding time in many other years. The team that wins from Kansas this year may have just reason to be proud."
The Lineup.
The following officials for the game were announced by Coach Hamilton yesterday: Referee, Hoover, Baker; impared, E. W. Cochrane, K.C. Journal; head liphesman, Touton, Northeast high school, Kansas City. The lineup is as follows, the first-named starting the game:
Left end: Reber, Wilson, McCone.
Left tack: James, Smith, Llewielman.
Left guard; Strother, Groft.
Center; Kabler, Hammond, McMeel,
Buchanan. R. G. Palkowsky, Ruble,
Buchanan. tucke—Hammond, Frost,
dewellman.
Right end: Heath, Robbins, Bell.
Quarter: Wood, Todd, Fitzgerald.
Left half: B. Gillispie, Fast, Pet-
er
Right half: Lindsey, Holt, Gorrell.
Full back: Neilson, L. Gillispie,
Burch.