PRIZE WINNERS ANNOUNCED. Large Rewards for Writers on Economic Subject. Awards interesting to students of the University of Kansas have been made by a committee of economics for the best essays submitted by college graduates and students. Four prizes in all, aggregating nearly $2000, have been made. The committee which awarded the prizes consisted of Professor J. Laurence Laughlin of the University of Chicago, J. B. Clark of Columbia University, Henry C. Adams of the University of Michigan, Horace White of New York City, and President Carroll D. Wright of Clark College. The donors of the prizes are Messrs. Hart Schaffner & Marx of Chicago. The announcement of the awards is as follows: Class A—Graduates. 1. The first prize of one thousand dollars to Oscar Douglas Skelton, Ph. D., The University of Chicago, 1908; Professor of Political Economy in Queen's University; for a paper entitled "The Case against Socialism." 2. The second prize of five hundred dollars to Emily Fogg Meade (Mrs. Edward Sherwood Meade), A. B., The University of Chicago, 1897; Fellow at University of Pennsylvania, 1899-1900; for a paper entitled "Agricultural Resources of the United States." Class B—Undergraduates. 1. The first prize of three hundred dollars to A. E. Pinanski, Harvard University, 1908, for a paper entitled "The Street Railway System of Metropolitan Boston." 2. The second prize of one hundred and fifty dollars to William Shea, Cornell University, 1909, for a paper entitled "The Case against Socialism." Notice was also given by the committee that writers and students who wish to compete for the prizes offered for 1909 will be allowed until June 1st, to make their studies and finish their essays. Elected To Honorary Society. Professor Eugénie Galloo was elected to the Michigan chapter of Phi Beta Kappa on January 14. Miss Galloo graduated from Michigan in 1892. Phi Beta Kappa was installed there only last spring. Miss McCain, Domestic Science Instructor at Lawrence High School, will give a course in plain cooking, to University and town girls, on Saturday morning, beginning Feb. 6. For further information callBell132. FOR RENT-To girls, two rooms in modern house, at 1116 Ky. St. Seniors get busy. Squires, photographer. Dress Suits. are made right by PARKER The Tailor 847 Mass. Lawrence The state Y. M. C. A. convention will be held in Lawrence from Feb. 4 to 9. There will be some two hundred young men in town at that time and the University Y. M. C. A. men are making a canvass of the students to find places to entertain them. Any one who can help take care of these visitors and who is not reached by the Y. M. C.A. is requested by that organization to hand their names to Secretary Hagerman. State Y. M. C. A. Convention. --you're never without ink. 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Childress, '08, senior member of the law firm of Childress and Mann of this city, left for Denver Monday. It is Mr. Childress' intention to spend a few months in Denver and then go to Steamboat City, Colorado, where he will practice law. --you're never without ink. No matter where you may be—in your room, lecture hall, at the post office, telegraph office or hotel, on or on the train—all you have to do when your Conklin Pen begins to run dry is to dip it in any inkwell, press the Crescent-Filler and your pen instantly fills itself and is ready to write. The same simple movement also cleans it. No mussy dropper—no spilling of ink—no interruption to your train of thought. Handsome catalog direct from the manufacturers, The Conklin Pen Co., 310 Manhattan Bldg., Toledo, Ohio, on request. Adelphics Elected Officers. At a meeting of the Adelphics yesterday afternoon, these officers were elected for the second term of school: T. A. Lee president; O.K.Munsen, vicepresident, and J.S.Wenger, secretary and treasurer. The ship subsidy question was bebated. The Phi Gams were photographed in a group at Squires' Studio Saturday. 1400 1400 1400 1400 Leave your shoes at the K. U. Shoe Shop and have them repaired while you are on the hill. Louisiana is the place to take your shoes. The place to get quiz books, hot chicken pie, Boston brown bread and baked beans is at the Oread Cafe. Ladies, too, will find the Lawrence Pantatorium the best place in town to get their fine clothing cleaned, repaired, dyed and pressed. Squires, the students photographer, made all the pictures for last year's annual. A. D. S. Peroxide Cream a mild skin bleach, absolutely harmless, an ideal preparation to soften and beautify the skin. 25 cts. O. P. Barber & Son Druggists. Raymond's Cream of Roses is a fine preparation for the hands just now. Also for use after shaving. Try it. 25 cents. The Sigma Nus are showing proofs of a group picture made at Squires Saturday. . Throughout school days, college days, business or professional career the Conklin Pen will serve you faithfully and make writing a pleasure. You don't have to coax it or fuss with it or get it to write. Because of its wonderful feed principle, ink responds instantly at the first stroke and maintains an even, steady flow to the last dot. Another great advantage of owning a CONKLIN'S SELF FILLING PEN Sewed $ \frac{1}{2} $ Soles Men's 75 cents Ladies' 50 cents Tacked $ \frac{1}{2} $ Soles Men's 50c-75c Ladies' 40c Leather Heels Men's 30c-40c Ladies' 20 Rubber Heels Men's 40c Ladies' 40c Our latest labor and time saving Shoe Repairing Machines, all operated by electricity, enable us to do many times the amount of work done by the shops where the work is by hand. We believe in a large business and small profits. You get the benefit of these reductions in the price of repairing. The same high grade material and workmanship will be used. Will you help prove we're right? Masque Election Today. NEWBY SHOE SHOP The Masque Club will meet today at the Theta house to elect new members from those who took part in the fall play. Plans will also be discussed for the spring play, which will be given sometime in April. Buy that Pantatorium ticket of LEONARD. We don't limit the work. We call for and deliver your goods same day we take them. Rates the very lowest. Agts. C. M. Rummell, 413 W. Adams; Swede Carlson, 1536 Tenn.; M. Green, 1200 Tenn. One ladies room for rent, one roommate wanted at 1014 Miss. Phone 4302. Miss William Nicholas of Lyons visited over Sunday with Miss Keene Fones. Lost-A Sigma Chi pin. Finder will please leave it at Registrar's office or phone 334. Ben L. Jones, a senior law, was taken to his home in Coffeyville last week. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jones, came for him. "Happy"" Martindell has pledged to the Alpha Taus. Professor Flint of the school of Journalism has returned to his classes after an absence of several days due to sickness. E. E. Brookens, a senior law has been chosen as on of the alumni speakers for the founders banquet at Emporia College Feb. 15. FOR RENT-One large modern room, 1245 R. I. Bell phone. Squires, the Students Photographer for your picture. Private dancing lessons given in F. A. A. Hall by the Misses Dessie Pittsford and Mary Wilson. Phone 200. The Peerless Cafe Open Day and Night. Quick Service. PARK HETZEL—FRANK EVANS PARK HETZEL-FRANK EVANS Lawrence Transfer Company Hauls and Stores Everything Trunks a Specialty 9 East Henry St. Telephone 15 Where land is cheap, towns are new and opportunities are exceptionally good for farming or business. See the Pacific Northwest country for yourself. Take advantage of the Low Homeseekers' Fares in effect November 3 and 17, and Dec.1 and 15, 1908 via Union Pacific Electric Block Signal Protection. The Safe Road to travel. Side trip, during season, to Yellowstone Park, at low rate on all through tickets. Ask about the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition at Seattle, Wash., 1909. For full information inquire of E. E. ALEXANDER, 701 Mass. St. Both Phones No. 5