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. Phone, Bell, K U 25.
Roy Roberts, Editor.
Wallace F. Hovey, Managing Editor.
Robert H. Worline, Business Manager.
Clinton Kanaga, Ass't. Bus, Mgr.
Allen W. Dodge, Circulation Manager.
Members of the Board:
Members of the Board:
Carl H. Young, Cland A. Clay.
Ward H. Coble, Judith Connellly.
May V. Wallace, Ray Loofbourbrow.
H. C. Waters, Lester Disney.
Paul Harvey.
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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.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 1908
THE PLACE OF THE UNIVERSITY
One of the features of the Teachers' Association Meeting at Topeka during the holidays was the miniature Kansas-Baker debate in which President Murlin of Baker attacked the position of the university and was ably answered by Chancellor Strong. President Murlin, who had the closing paper on the program expressed his ideas as to what the relation should be between the university and the denominational colleges. The university, he said, should supplement the work of the religious schools and should not duplicate it in the least. It should confine its efforts to the technical schools and the Graduate School and should abandon the work of the college altogether leaving that to be done by the denominational schools. "Millions of state money for graduate work, not one cent for undergraduate work," ended the Baker President's remarks.
Chancellor Strong who entered the room while President Murlin was speaking was called upon to answer the attack by the Baker president and well did he maintain the position of the university. "The university is and always must be the head of the educational system of the state," said the Chancellor, "and as the head of the educational system must cover every branch of work. We are not antagonistic to the denominational colleges. Rather we want to help and encourage them wherever possible. It would be foolish for us to abandon our collegiate department. Nearly half our enrollment is in the college and the university must have in its curriculum what the people want."
Judging from the discussion among the teachers after the little tilt, Chancellor Strong had scored a complete victory for the university.
The various county clubs of the university are much to be commended for the many successful banquets they gave over the state during the Christmas
holidays. Nothing has done more in the past to arouse interest in the university than these club banquets and this year was no exception to the rule. More than ever the true university spirit of loyalty and the real genuine Jayhawker enthusiasm was present. A twofold object was served in all the banquets. The alumni, especially those who had been out of school for several years, had their enthusiasm renewed by the invigorating atmosphere created by the active student. They were made to feel that the university was the same old place only better than when they went there. Then the high school seniors were afforded an opportunity of listening too and observing for themselves what the university offers for them and above all things were given a hearty invitation to attend the university next fall.
Both the Glee Club and the Mandolin Clubs report extremely successfull trips throughout the state during the Christmas holidays and both are to be congratulated on their showing. Nothing advertises the university more than these musical organizations in their tours of the state. As one of the country weeklies said in advertising the concert of one of the clubs "Come and See the Kind of Men you Pay to Help Educate." The clubs were held as a criterion as to what the university produces and from the splendid reports following their concerts, they did not fail to stand the test.
The series of lectures to be given by Professor Adams of Harvard at the university next week is one of the very best
The University Book Store is making some very attractive windows. Just now it is a 17-Cent window and on Saturday it will be changed to a well, just look at our windows.
University Book Store Both phones 206. 803 Mass. St.
things the university has to offer its student body this winter. Professor Adams has a world wide reputation as a historian and scholar and in his special field is an acknowledged authority. He has a pleasing personality and his lectures are said to be delightfully entertaining. His subject, Origin of the English Judicial System, is one of great interest to every student and should be of particular value to the law students as well as the specialists in history.
K. U. Professor Honored.
Prof. J. E. Boodin gave during the holidays an address at the State Teachers' Association at Topeka on "Social Psychology and its Relation to School Sentiment." He also read a paper before the Philosophical Association in Chicago on "Meaning and Validity." He was reelected secretary-treasurer of this organization.
Rex B. Singleton, treasurer of last year's Junior class, visited the Allemania club this week.
Sophomore Party
January 10 F. A. A. Hall.
THE BIG SALE IS ON
Hundreds of satisfied buyers attending. Remember, we are determined to cash the on-hand stock. No matter about the loss.
All Fall and Winter Clothing Hats, Furnishings, and
Shoes
To go. We are determined to open up the new season with an entire stock if possible.The purchasing power of your dollar has been nearly doubled.Don't delay.
Clearance Sale
Dr. A. R. Kennedy
DENTIST.
Room 5, Jackson Building.
Phones, Bell 1515 Main; Home, 341
X. 11.
BARBER SHOP AND BATH ROOMS.
The only Electric Massage Machine in the city.
W. F. WEISE, Proprietor
727 Massachusetts Street.
Razors boned, ground and exchanged
CHAS. C. SEEWIR.
917 Massachusetts St.
PRINTING.
Dealer in Moccasins, Leather Novelties,
Souvenir Post Cards.
We call for and deliver your clothes.
Rates $1.50 per month.
O. P. Leonard Tailor Shop and Pantatorium
Tel. 5321 Red. 733 Mass. St.
CARVING SETS.
Pocket Knives, Razors, Shears. Seissors, Chafing Dishes. Baking Dishes.
KENNEDY & ERNST,
826 Mass. St. Both phones 341
Lawrence Steam Laundry Co.
Students, send your laundry work to us. All work done with the most improved methods and guaranteed.
Student rates. KINKER. K. U. Agent.
908 Mass. St. Both phones 383.
FRED BOYLES
Printing, Stationery,
Post Cards.
School Supplies.
725 Mass. St. Home phone 616
See the Swastika Embossed Stationery at 734 Mass. St.
A. G. ALRICH
Printing, Binding, Engraving,
Embossing.
734 Mass. St.
Afterthoughts
The number of faculty members wearing green ties and freakish duds as the result of the Chrismas season is smaller than usual.
Do you notice any thinning of the freshman ranks? There are the usual desertions in favor of home and mother.
From the Capital: "The K. U. Glee Club failed to take back all the money which the K. U. football team lost in Topeka." Someone please say amen.
With two dances and a basket ball game scheduled for Friday night the vacation ought to be soon forgotten.
Chicago University got a couple million well oiled dollars for Chrismas from Santa John D.
Now, if we can pull through to February why then we'll make some New Year resolutions sure enough.
This time it's at the chemistry Profs, Boy, ten pounds by gum. Arrived on Wednesday morning.
Arrived on Wednesday morning. Now ain't that going some.
Cady's got a new assistant now. But he's not yet ready for biz; But papa's nighly occupied now
if papa's mighty occupied now
since—he—got—his.
Lauren Armsby has pledged Alpha Tau Omega.
Freshman Party, Robinson Gym,Friday, Jan.10,8:30.50 cents.