HAVE BUILT A WIRELESS
ARE NOW SENDING AND RE CEIVING MESSAGES.
Mystrom and Koonson, Students
from Topeka, Are the
Builders.
C. W. Nystrom, a junior electric, and Charles Robinson, a sophomore mechanical, both or ropeka, man, have put them seives into the lime-light of mechanical activities of the University, by pertecting a wireless telegraph apparatus.
Both were classmates in the Topeka high school and both have been interested since their graduation in the practical uses to which electricity may be put. Nystrom, perhaps more than Moinson, because he had early decided to become an electrical engineer, has devoted much thought to the wireless system on telegraphy.
Neither of the students has ever had any practical experience in a telegraph office and all then knowledge of the subject has been gained entirely through study of books on the subject.
Nystrom first thought of the practical application of his knowledge last summer and was prompted by various experiments which have come up in the classroom this year.
Soon after school started las fall Nystrom suggested the idea of building a wireless system to Robinson. They then began planning and reading about such subjects and the result was that their plan for the perfecting of the present miniature communicating system was developed.
The two live about a block apart, Nystrom at 1320 Ohio and Robinson at 19 W. Adams, and so it was planned that the two stations should be established at the two houses. A set of wires, called an aerial, was strung to take the place of erecting a tower and then the work of making the more intricate parts of the mechanism was begun. The two students made all of the parts of the system themselves with the exception of the sounding key and the spark coils.
After all the parts were made and the wiring connected they began the most difficult part of all that of adjusting the machinery.
They worked for one month at this, but for some reason were still unable to send or receive messages and it looked for a while that all their work would be in vain. One Saturday evening however, after spending the most part of the day making minor ad justments, Nystrom sat down at his key to practice on the Morse code, and was agreeably surprised to receive a reply to his message from his friend.
They talked over the keys until late that night and the next day they put the finishing touches to their aparatus. Since then they have added many more small conventions to the mechanism until now they can carry on conversations with each other very easily at all times.
A Kick From a Rooter.
to the Editor of The Kansan:
Why does Dean Skilton have to always play the organ in accompaniment every time we give the Rock Chalk in chapel? I for one am tired of it. It makes the yell drag.
To the Editor of The Kansan:
—A Leather-Lunged Rooter.
Students Will Play in Miss Culp's New Drama.
THE REDCOAT APRIL 13-14
A number of University of Kansas students will take part in a play which will be given in Lawrence April 13 and 14 by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The play is "The Red coat," and it has just been written by Miss Muriel Culp, a former student of the University and the author of "Father and the Frat," which the Thespian dramatic club presented last fall. It is a patriotic drama of the American Revolution, in three acts and a tab leau.
The tryout for parts in the play was held Thursday evening. Chas Younggreen will play the title role of "The Redcoat," and "Tod" Woodbury the part of the Colonial officer opposed to him Other University students who will have prominent parts in the production are Quay Barnett, Alberta Cresswell, and Amorette Weaver. Miss Marie Sinelain will take the part of Patria Lee, the American girl who loves "The Redcoat," and Miss Lucy Culp the character of Peggy Chew, a Quaker maiden.
Talked to Newspaper Class.
C. S. Hall, city editor of the Lawrence Daily Gazette, talked to the members of the sophomore newspaper class Wednesday morning on "Some Things a Newspaper Man Ought to Know." Mr Hall has been in newspaper world in Lawrence for the past twenty years. His talk was from the viewpoint of the knowledge that would be needed by a newspaper man who expects to work in a country town.
OREAD NEWS NOTES.
A Y. W. C. A. matinee was held this afternoon at the Chi Omega house.
The Adelphic literary society did not meet yesterday. The pro gram, which was prepared for yesterday, will be given at the regular meeting next week.
Professor E. Haworth gave a lecture last night at the Unitari church in Lawrence, "The Face of the Earth."
Miss Maybeth Parker, '09, is here for the high school confer ence. She is teaching at Burling ton.
PLANS NEAR COMPLETION
Miss Cora Dolbee, '08, is among the number of teachers attending the high school conference. She is teaching at Salina.
Mrs. Pollock of Marysville is visiting her daughter Mary, a senior in the College.
Miss Ruby Norman of Abilene is spending the week-end wifi! Alma Manley, a sophomore in the College.
Dick Porter of Topeka is visit ing his brother, Elliot Porter.
Rosecoe Redmond went to his home in Ottawa yesterday. He will accompany the Ottawa delegation to the state inter-collegiat oratorical contest at Wichita.
Mrs. Ruth Butler of Fall River is visiting her daughter Lucile, at the Chi Omega house.
Frank Ward is spending the week-end at his home in Kansas City.
WILL GIVE EXCELLENT MUSIC FESTIVAL.
Many Artists of National Reputation to Appear With Local Talent.
Plans for the spring Music Festival, which has been announced for April 21 and 22, give promise of an event which will be of a higher class than any of the previous festivals.
The opening concert on Thursday night will be given by Miss Rita Fornia, soprano, of the Metropolitan Opera house, New York assisted by Richard Czerwonsky violinist, and concert master c the Minneapolis Symphony orchestra. Mr. Czerwonsky was here last year and his ability is well known.
The two concerts on Friday will be given by the Minneapolis Symphony orchestra. It will be under the direction of Emil Oberhoffer, who directed the orchestra at the time of its appearance here last spring. The leading artist who accompany this musical or organization this year are Miss Luile Tewksbury, soprano; Miss Marietta Bagby, contralto; Mr David Duggan, tenor; Mr. Arthur Middleton, bass. The latter has appeared in Lawrence before Local talent will be represented by Prof. Carl Preyer and Prof Edward Hubach, each of whom will give a solo with orchestra accompaniment.
Toneka Girl Gets Office.
Madison, Wis.—Miss Gertrude Kitchell of Topeka, is the newly chosen mayoress of the women students of the University of Wisconsin. The other three officers are all Wisconsin girls and this is the first time that an outside girl has been elected to the office. The self-government association has in charge all matters pertaining of the discipline of women students.
The Christian Science society of the University, will hold an open meeting next Tuesday, after noon, at 4:30, in room 309, of Fraser hall.
HALLEY'S COMET NEAR.
UNIVERSITY NOTICES.
As proof that all things are not political, the Ottawa Evening Herald says Chancellor Strong reached the head of the state teachers' association without having to explain whether he was a progressive or a reactionary.
A short but important meeting of the men of the Graduate School is called at 5:30 today, room 110 Fraser hall.
All alumnae members of the Young Women's Christian Association are invited to come to the membership banquet tonight.
Visible to Naked Eye Within the Next Three Weeks.
A band concert will be given by the University band in the gymnasium next Thursday evening March 17. Admission by athleticticket, or 25e.
President Frank K. Sanders of Washburn College, who was unable to give his lectures this week will give two lectures next week Wednesday and Friday, in Snow hall lecture room, at 4:30 or "The Development of Hebrew Religion."
Halley's comet, spectacular decelict of the heavens, will appear within the range of human vision with the next three weeks.
The great comet is now in the constellation Pisces, and can be seen with the aid of glasses, after 7 o'clock in the evening, provided the skies are clear and the lower strata of air free from smoke and dust.
The comet now is about 100,000,000 miles from the earth and is approaching the sun at a rate of twenty miles a second. It will be visible from 7 until 10 o'clock each night when the sky is clear.
ELEVEN MEN ELIGIBLE.
Halley's comet has not crossed our solar system since 1832. It is one of the most brilliant wanderers in the skies and will appear to inhabitants of the earth as a broad band of fire, when it comes within range of the unaided eye. On May 18, 1910, the comet will be but 12,500,000 miles from the earth.
Halley's comet can now be found in the great square of Pegasus, which can be located by the novice of training a strong pair of glasses a little above the reflection of the setting sun shortly before 7 o'clock.
Two of Last Year's Linemen Can Play at Missouri.
Of the football veterans who will return to the University of Missouri next fall, linemen are the scarcest, says the University Missouriian. Only two of the linemen who won their "M's" last fall will be eligible to represent Missouri in football in 1910. They are F. B. Thaeder guard, and E. H. Johnson, tackle.
Veteran back field men and ends will be plentiful. Three halfbacks, three ends, two quarterbacks, and one fullback are left from the 1909 regulars. Prewitt Roberts, a fullback who won his “M” in 1907, probably will be eligible, too.
SWIM AGAINST CURRENT.
Eleven of the nineteen football players will be awarded "M's" last fall will be eligible for the 1910 team. They are: J. S. Clare L. H. Curtis, E. C. Hall, T. D. Hackney, O. M. Idler, E. H. Johnson, Edward Klein, J. E. Pixlee, G. B. Shuek, W. H. Saunders, and F. B. Thacher. A. B. Wilder will return to school next fall, but will be ineligible because of conditions in his studies.
Advice of Dr. Gladden in His Chapel Talk.
"Man is not merely a drop in the river of circumstances," said Dr. Gladden, in chapel yesterday morning in discussing the extent to which environment determines character. "Nature furnishes the medium for man but he is a swimmer in and against the current." Such was Dr. Gladden's argument in expanding his scripture text: "Be not fashioned according to this world."
Last call for St. Patrick's post cards at McColloch's drug store.
Dr. Gladden believes it is a part of the heritage of human experience that a man can choose right if he wills and that he i not merely an unresisting drop in a flood. Nevertheless he feels that it is necessary to urge all to hold fast to the truth, as in school and out it is all too easy to yield to popular feeling and to the peril of the current of custom.
Wanted—A colored man to wait table at 1345 Vermont st.
High grade visible typewriters for rent at Boughton's,1025 Mass. Easter post cards at MeColloch's drug store, Ie and up.
Kodaks to rent, kodak finishings, latest approved methods. Lawrence Studio, 734 Mass. st.
Let Squires make your pictures. 1035 Mass.
MOFFET PHOTOGRAPHS in individuality of character, composition, lighting, tone and texture, speak for themselves. Their reputation is WORLD WIDE. Your opportunity to get them will never be better.
Send your next roll of films to the Lawrence studio,734 Mass. street, for best results. Prompt service,low price.
WOULD YOU LOOK SMOOTH and FEEL FINE? Then tell HI-ATT, THE CLOTHEIR to order YOUR EASTER SUIT from the ROYAL line. 946 Mass. St.
Let Squires make your pictures. 1035 Mass.
Lost—An Acacia pin. Finder please call Bell phone, 572. Home 8832. 642-t
Violet Dulec: the sweetest tal- cum yet; 25e, at McColloch's drug store.
If you want the best in Kodak finishings, go to the Lawrence studio. 734 Mass. stret.
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