THE KANSAN.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOLUME IV.
WON BY A GOAL
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FEBRUARY 15, 1908.
JAYHAWKERS CINCHED FIRST GAME—SCORE 34 to 32.
Last night the Jayhawkers began their basket ball trip by defeating K. C. A. C. in Kansas City by the close score of 34 to 32. The game was fierce, fast and brilliant, with neither side having a decided advantage until the last two minutes of play. The game was a great neck and neck race from start to finish, with the Kansans in the lead at the finish of each half of the contest.
K. C. A. C. Tried Desperately to Win—Teamwork of Kansas Men the Feature.
McCune and "Billy" Miller were the particular stars for Kansas. Billy was there with his dribble and McCune shot five field goals. Milton Miller was hurt in a collision with one of the blue diamonds, but after a rest was able to continue the game.
The score:
Kansas—34.
G FT F
McCune .5 0 0
W. Miller .2 0 7
Bergen .2 0 9
Woodward .1 7 2
M. Miller .3 0 1
Totals .13 7 19
K. C. A. C.-32.
Solchied .4 9 3
Crane .1 0 2
Elliot .2 0 6
Minton .1 0 1
Sherman .3 0 4
Totals .11 9 16
Points awarded—K. U. 1, K. C. A.
Totals...11 9 16
Points awarded—K. U. 1, K. C. A.
C. 1. Referee—Ashley.
MISSOURI TRYOUT FEB. 24.
The Direct Primary Question to Be Debated.
The tryout for the Missouri-Kansas debate will be held in Green Hall, Monday evening, February 24. The question to be debated is: Resolved, that all elective state, district, county and city officers should be nominated by direct primaries held under state regulation." It has not yet been decided which side of the question Kansas will have.
The men who will try out are M. B. Pringle, O'Connor Smith, O. R. Baum, J. W. Harrison and R. L. Rinker.
REPUBLICAN CLUB ACTIVE.
To Hold Joint Discussion with K. U.Democrats.
The University Republican club met in Green Hall Saturday morning and engaged in a discussion of the new primary law, led by S. J. Vigg. In response to a suggestion from the Democrats for a joint discussion of political issues. President J. L. Stryker appointed the following committee from the Democratic club: O. C. Hull, Clyde Commons and J. R. Parsons.
BAND CONCERT SUCCESSFUL.
NUMBER 36
Semi-Classical Selections and Folk Songs Rendered.
The University band gave a concert in Fraser Hall, Wednesday evening consisting of semiclassical music which was appreciated by a large audience. The baritone solo, "Mocking Birds are Singing in the Wildwood," by Charles Baird and the medley of old time songs and of sacred music were well received. In addition to the ten regular numbers on the program, Director J.C.McCanles had the boys give four extras in response to the applause of the audience.
LITTLE MINISTER SCORES SUCCESS
Thespians Played before a Large Audience Last Evening—Miss Clark Did Clever Work
"The Little Minister," Barries famous comedy, was presented by the Thespians, the new dramatic club, at Bowersock's Opera House last evening and scored a distinct hit with the large audience. The cast clearly showed its weeks and weeks of faithful rehearsing and the play went on with a smoothness and cleverness worthy of professionals. Every player had made a careful study of his part and the difficult Scotch characters were remarkably well interpreted. From the first the interest was unflagging and the action natural and lively.
Miss Mary Clark as "Babbie" the lord's daughter who disguised herself as a gypsy, took the difficult role with an ease and grace which won deserved applause from the audience. Her work throughout was of the highest standard. Miss Oreta Moore and Miss Fern Edie took the minor roles of the "guid wife" and the French maid very capably.
Keith Clevenger, as the old Scotch elder, and E. H. Coughlin as the "Little Minister" both did admirable work in their leading characters and were well supported by R. E. Coughlin as Rob Dow and Maurice Allendoerfer as Lord Rantoul. Sybil Betts portrayed her part of the lad very cleverly. All the minor roles were well taken.
Last Call for Pictures.
The second performance of the play is to be given at the Opera House tonight.
Senior photos and all organization pictures for the Jayhawker must be handed in at once. Harold Bozell, business manager, will be at the check stand Monday during chapel and from 11:15 to 12:15.
Fred L. Stocks of Blue Rapids has been visiting at the Phi Psi the past week.
FOR A HOSPITAL
MOVEMENT STARTED TO SECURE ONE FROM STATE.
Medical Board Outlines Plan for Sick Insurance to Cover Emergencies.
The university health officers held a meeting Thursday afternoon to get definite plans underway toward the building of a permananent hospital at the university. After some discussion it was decided that the University could do nothing itself until after the next meeting of the legislature, but that a campaign should be started to show the people of the state, the dire need of the hospital so that the legislature would not hesitate to grant it at its first session.
The board then outlined a system of sick insurance by which the situation can be met until the state provides for the erection of a hospital. Next fall the students will be asked to pay an optional fee of $2.00 toward a sick fund. If 700 students can be secured to pay this medical fee the hospital association will be in position to provide all necessary attention during illness such as a special doctor and nurse and the medical authorities will not be left helpless as they were in the recent diptheria epidemic at the university.
"The health officers," said Dr. W. J. Baumgartner, "are powerless in this matter unless supported by the student body. If a hospital is ever obtained from the Legislature, the students must help show the need of it. They can aid materially by taking fees in the proposed sickness insurance."
The student health committee consists of Miss Nola Ayers, Edwin C. Morgan and W. L. Stryker. They will receive opinions of the students about the matter and report to the faculty members composing the University health board.
SAW KANSANS EVERYWHERE
Prof. W. H. Carruth Optimistic Over His Trip.
Prof. W. H. Carruth told several interesting incidents of his recent European trip in his talk in chapel Friday morning to illustrate his belief that the world is growing better, that the United States is progressing and that the University of Kansas is improving. In two instances over-payment for transportation was refunded. In London hotels, on the Rhine and in other places Professor Carruth met former students of the University of Kansas.
William Clark of St. Joseph, Missouri, has pledged to Phi Gamma Delta.
BROOKLYN PASTOR COMING.
Forbes, Lyman Abbott and Other Speakers at Vespers.
Dr. John P. Forbes, pastor of the Church of the Savior, Brooklyn, New York, will give the address at the Vesper service tomorrow.
Dr. Forbes is a member of the board of directors of the Unitarian Association. He is at present making a tour of the universities of the West.
At the March vesper service Dr. Lyman Abbott will deliver the address.
The service in April will be a musical service. The vesper chorus will give Gounod's "The Redemption."
"DICK" KAUFMAN TO COACH TEAM
Last Year's Star Slab Artist Will Coach Jayhawker Ball Tossers First Game Soon.
"Dick" Kaufman, star pitcher on the varsity last year and a member of the pitching staff of the Springfield Western Association tram the past summer has been secured by the Athletic Association to coach the base ball team during the coming season. Kaufman is a sophomore in the Enginereering school and he will begin his duties at once. Last year he was recognized as the best college pitcher in the Missouri Valley. The base ball team will commence active training Monday.
The first game on McCook field will be played in about a month with some professional squad.
IDA M. TARBELL TO SPEAK.
Many Notable Persons Will Address the Student Body.
The committee on chapel speakers has secured Lyman Abbott, Ida M. Tarbell and other great lecturers to address the student body of the University of Kansas.
About the third week in April Miss Ida Tarbell will give a chapel address. It is anticipated that the gymnasium will have to be used on this occasion in order to accommodate the audience. Miss Tarbell will will also lecture to the newspaper classes. In March Mr. Joseph L. Bristow, of Salina, will lecture in chapel and before the newspaper classes. These with the visit of Lyman Abbott during the High School Conference and Professor Thomas, the great authority on "Faust", make the chapel program for the coming term of great interest to the students.
Holmes Mead, a sophomore engineer, has withdrawn from the Engineering school to accept a position with the Santa Fe at Topeka.
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