THE KANSAN
The official paper of the University of
EDITORIAL STAFF:
Kansas.
Paul W. Haryey, Editor-in-Chief Edgar Markham, Managing Editor
BUSINESS STAFF:
Ralph Harman. Business Manager
R. K. Johnston. Assistant Bus. Mgr.
Joseph W. Murray. Treasurer
Carl Eddy. Circulation Mgr.
MEMBERS OF BOARD:
Ralph Spotts
O. R. Baum
Flavel Robertson
OF BOARD:
Earl M. Fischer
Henry F. Draper
George Bowles
Entered as second class mail matter September 30, 1904, at the Lawrence, Kansas, Postoffice under the act of Congress, March 3, 1879.
Published every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of the school year, by the Kansas University Publishing Association.
Address all communications to Joseph W. Murray, 1129 La St., Lawrence, Ks.
Subscription price, $1.50 per year, in advance; one term, 75c; time subscription. $1.75 per year.
Office in Basement of Fraser Hall. Phone, Bell, K U 25.
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1909
AVICTORY TEMPORARILY WON
Every person interested in the University has cause to rejoice that so liberal an appropriation was given to this school by the legislature. The fight has been a long and a hot one and the result was many times in doubt. Contrary to the prevalent belief, however, the friends of the University were not contesting for a large appropriation in order that the institution might continue to increase in size and influence. The fundamental question was whether the University should continue to head education in this state, whether it should continue as a University or whether, being deprived of many of the functions of a University, it should wither and die under the overshadowing greatness of a usurper. The issue was, should Kansas grow until it become a Michigan, a Wisconsin or an Illinois, or should it degenerate into an Indiana overshadowed by a Purdue or into an Iowa overshadowed by an Ames. The question has been at least temporarily decided. To disinterested persons on the outside of the state it at one time appeared as though Kansas would offer the paradox of a University outstripped by a branch of the University. The general trend was, for a time, in that direction. The legislators of Kansas have been too materialistic many times in former years. They would readily appropriate funds to care for the insane, the epileptics, the feeble minded and the criminals. But they were slow in accepting the cheaper way and by educating doctors, teachers and social workers check maladies and crimes. Too many persons have an antiquated idea that education has no utility unless it enables a man to add to the richness of the land, to improve the art of commerce, or to make an addition to the intrinsic wealth of the world. Education should be and is utilitarian, but that does not mean that the almighty dollar should ever be in mind. The benefit and uplift of society in all its phases is the most vital question of the
age. The people of Kansas are beginning to realize the importance of the question. The more Kansas people become interested in society as a whole the more liberal will be their support of their University.
A few years ago the presidency of a state university was considered a mediocre position. Today when a vacancy occurs in a university of standing the most influential and well known men in the whole country are mentioned for the place. William J. Bryan has been thought of for the chancellorship of Nebraska, Senator Beveridge for the presidency of Michigan, and representative McCall has been elected head of Dartmouth. The recent retirement of President Angell of Michigan shows just how hard it is to find suitable heads for state schools. For three years the board of regents of Michigan has been hunting a successor to Doctor Angell, today they are apparently no nearer a conclusion than on the day they began their quest. President Angell has loomed up as the greatest of University presidents because he was the pioneer in state University building. It was he who first persuaded a state legislature that a state institution could become as great as the large endowed schools of the east. The practical and the
cultural was the two-fold aim of Michigan under Doctor Angell. Today nearly every university in the United States is following in the wide trail blazed by the eminent Michigan educator. It must be a difficult task to replace the foremost man in the foremost University in America.
Last Junior party of the year March 19.
University Notices.
Senior party in Fraternal Aid Hall Friday night.
Track meet Friday at 8:00 in Gym between Baker University and K. U.
K. U. Band Concert in Robinson Gymnasium at 8:00 tomorrow evening.
Mr. C. B. Trowbridge will speak at Mining Journal at 4:30 tomorrow evening.
Senior Play tryout has been postponed to Tuesday, March 16th in room 15 at 7:00.
Mechanical Engineering Society meets at 1301 Ohio St. at 7:00 Thursday evening.
Bishop Thomas F. Lillis, of Leavenworth Diocese, will speak in Chapel Friday.
The senior girls will give a Saint Patrick's party in the gym next Saturday night.
May Fete Committee will meet at Prof. Gray's residence
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J. HOUSE & SON 729 Mass. St.
at 7:00 o'clock, March 11th.
Rev. O. C. Brown will speak at the Y. W. C. A. meeting to be held in Myers Hall March 10 at 4:15.
Mr. Wallace Pratt will talk on "The U. S. Portland Cement Company's Plant at Yocemento" before Chemical Club Wednesday.
Sporting Goods
Just Received-A nice line of Baseball Goods and Tennis Goods.
Prices Just Right.
ROWLANDS
College Book Store
1401 Ohio St.
Paper by the Pound, Envelopes to Match
BOUGHTON'S 1025 Mass. St.
Dr. A. R. Kennedy DENTIST Room 5, Jackson Building ones, Bell 1515 Main; Home 344
Your Baggage Handled.
Francisco & Todd
AUTO AND HACK LIVERY.
818-10-12-14 Vermont. St.
Both Phones 139
Carriage Painting and Trimming.
G. W. JONES, A.M., M.D.
Special attention to diseases of the stomach surgery, and gynecology.
Suite No. 1, F.A.A. Bldg. Residence Lawrence Hospital and Training School
1201 Oh o Street. Both Phones Nc 35.
GENERAL PRACTICE.
A. G. ALRICH
Printing, Binding, Engraving. Copper Plate Printing, Steel Die Embossing, Rubber Stamps, Seals, Badges. 744 Mass. St.
The Watkins National Bank.
Capital $100,000
Surplus $40,000
Undivided profits $20,000
J. B. Watkins, Pres. C. A. Hill, V. P.
C. H. Tucker, cashier.
W. E. Hazen, assistant cashier.
J. DONNELLY N. DONNELLY
Donnelly Bros.,
Livery, Boarding and Hack Stables
All Rubber-Tire Rigs.
Both phones 100 Cor. New Hamilton & Winthrop Site
Frank Koch FINE LINE OF Spring Suiting 727 Mass.
The Peerless Cafe Open Day and Night. Quick Service.
STUDENTS, do you want prompt service and good work done on your laundry? If so, call Wilder Bros'. Custom Laundry. Both phones 67. SPEAR & HANSON K.U. Agent.