THE KANSAN.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOLUME V.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, OCTOBER 1, 1908.
ALMOST A RIOT
UPPERCLASSMEN CARRIED JOKE TO EXTREME.
While the freshmen were attempting to hold an election to-day noon in Snow Hall, they were charged by upperclassmen and completely put to rout. The joke, all well enough in its first stage, was carried several degrees over the common sense boundary this morning by men who went into the affair for fun.
Doors and windows were stormed by the boys in an attempt to get in and break up the meeting. One big window was broken in the melee and the walls of the hall were soaked with water from a fire hose which had been turned on the freshmen. One girl was unmercifully doused by the fun makers, and her dress completely ruined.
Edward E. Brown, secretary of the University, ordered the room cleared. The crowd dispersed and no election was held.
Meeting for Election Broken Up Today Noon.—Freshmen Soaked With Fire Hose.
HAZED FRESHMEN LAST NIGHT.
In a freshmen caucus last night in Fraser Hall, upperclassmen took charge of affairs and as a matter of amusement broke up the meeting. Later in the evening a ticket was successfully nominated in Myers Hall. Some of the freshmen wiser than the rest of their gullible brethren objected to the interference of the older men. In the disturbance that followed the lights were turned out and the meeting was abruptly closed.
A freshman, named Humphrey, from Junction City, who had nerve enough to stand up for the rights of the freshmen, was captured by a crowd of excited boys and led away in triumph. As he is somewhat over three feet tall, the rabble had considerable difficulty in handling him. However with plenty of assistance, the brave instructors of the new victims at the University, had him divested of parts of his clothing ready for a plunge in the river. This plan was abandoned, and he was taken to the Pi Phi house as guest of honor. Admittance was refused. To satisfy the thirst for vengeance he was forced to perform some stunts for the crowd.
The freshmen then assembled in Myers Hall where a successful caucus was held. As they
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AN APPEAL TO COMMON
SENSE OF UPPER
CLASSMEN
The Kansan believes it will have the support of most of the upperclassmen, who have at heart the interests of the University, in opposing any further interference on the part of upperclassmen in the affairs of the freshman class.
Since the rowdyism of class scraps have been done away with the University has progressed as never before. Its reputation over the State has improved, and the University has found favor where formerly it had none.
What has been done so far may be harmless in itself. It is what it will lead to, that all who feel any responsibility for the institution, should protest against.
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In the boisterous action of last night and today could be seen the gathering semblance of the old class "scraps" which, fortunately for the school, have passed away.
Only a madman could wish to return to the days of class "scraps."
Any effort to impose obnoxious rules on the freshman is a challenge for a "scrap."
The Kansan hopes and believes that common sense will prevail.—Editorial.
WATER SPORTS TO FRONT.
Plans for Fall Regatta on Kaw Kansas City Wants Contest.
Next Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock there will be a meeting in Dr. J. Naismith's office to organize a water polo team and to make plans for a fall regatta on the Kaw.
All expert swimmers and those interested in canoeing are requested to attend the meeting. Several calls have been made from Kansas City for water polo contests to be held there this winter.
The first regatta ever held at K. U. was given last spring. The affair was a complete success and lovers of water sports are enthusiastically planning for a second contest this fall.
Rev. L. K. Wells of the Presbyterian Church will speak to the members of the Y. M. C. A. at Myers Hall this evening.
The chairman of the regatta committee did not return to school and it will be necessary to appoint a new chairman at the meeting Tuesday.
Rev. Wells to Speak.
Clarence Mariner, of Kansas City, has pledged Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
DOWN TO WORK
KENNEDY'S MEN GIVEN HARD TRAINING THIS WEEK.
Crowell Has a Bad Nee—Many battered—Freshmen and Indians Scrimmage with Varsity.
The football squad has put in a week of strenuous practice preparing for the game with the pupils of Quigley. The Indians from Haskell and the freshmen have given the first eleven some excellent training.
Yesterday evening the Freshmen scrimmaged with the Varsity. The first year men were given the ball on the Kansas five yard line. Lovett, a star Freshie, did great work and made one touch down on a ten yard gain. The Freshmen line is as heavy as the Varsity and puts up a great game.
Tuesday the Indians, twenty four in number, sounded their war cry in a scrimmage practice with Crowell's athletes. The Red men could do little against the Jayhawker line and their gains were small.
As a result of the scrimmage work the squad is somewhat battered. Crowell hurt the same knee that gave him so much trouble last year, and may be out of the game Saturday. Bond also has a bad knee. Several other members of the team are limping, but will be in shape by Saturday.
St. Mary's team will play a good game.The Catholics are probably stronger than the Normal squad and when it comes to tricky plays and work that requires light, fast men the pupils of Coach Quigley are the cleverest among the colleges of Kansas. Last year the score of the St.Marys game was 14 to2 in favor of Kansas.
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Professor F. H. Blackmar, of the department of Sociology, left Tuesday evening for Albuquerque, New Mexico. He will deliver an address on "The Conservation of National Resources" before the National Irrigation Congress. He was appointed by Governor Hoch to give the talk. Robert Ray, fellow in Sociology, will hear his classes.
Blackmar in New Mexico.
Rushing Season Ends.
Tomorrow is the last day of the sorority rushing season. Each sorority will entertain tomorrow, and Saturday morning, the invitations will be given out.
GOOD GOVERNMENT CLUB.
First Meeting at Phi Delt House Last Night.
The first meeting of the Good Government Club was held last night at the Phi Delt house. Several members of the club were lost through graduation, there being only about seventeen members left. A committee was appointed to secure speakers for the year. Watson Campbell was made chairman of this committee. It will endeavor to secure speakers who are interested in good government to address the club every other week.
THE KANSAS UNIVERSITY BIBLE CHAIRS, MYERS HALL, 1300 OREAD AVE., Eighth Year—1908-9.
Courses of Study
OCTOBER TO DECEMBER
SUBJECTS OFFERED BY MR.W.
C. PAYNE:
I. Life of Christ: In John's Gospel; Saturdays, 1:15-2:00 P.M.
II. Teaching of Jesus and His Apostles; Sundays, 8:20-9:10 A.M.
IV. Old Testament History;
Saturdays, 7:15-8:00 P. M.; For the Young Men's University Bible Class.
III. Life of Paul, Sundays, 9:15- 10:10 A.M.
V. Comparative Religion;
Thursdays, 4:30-5:30, and 7:
15:8:00 P. M.
VI. The Hebrew Language;
Wednesdays, 8:00 A.M., or at an hour to be selected.
SUBJECTS OFFERED BY MRS. W.
C. PAYNE—HOURS TO BE
ARRANGED:
I. Women of the New Testament.
II. Life of Paul.
II. Life of Paul.
III. How we got our Bible.
IV. Islam, a Challenge to Faith.
SPECIAL COURSES
When desired, series of six to ten lectures will be given at the Hall, or in club, sorority and fraternity houses.
PERSONAL CONFERENCES
Either Mr. or Mrs. Payne may be consulted about courses of study, or other subjects, week-days, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the office in Myers Hall.
LIBRARY AND READING ROOM
The Library and Reading Room are open 8:00 a. m. to 9:00 p.m.
Band Party
in Robinson Gymnasium
Shanty's Orchestra
October
Admission 50 Cents
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