THE KANSAN The official paper of the University of Kansas.
EDITORIAL STAFF;
EDITORIAL STAFF:
Paul W. Harvey, . . Editor-in-Chief
Edgar Markham, . . Managing Editor
RUSINESS STAFF:
BUSINESS STAFF:
R. K. Johnston. . Business Manager
Homer Berger. . Assistant Bus, Mgr.
Joseph W. Murray. . Treasurer
Carl Eddy. . Circulation Mgr.
MEMBERS OF BOARD:
Ralph Spotts Earl M. Fischer
Roy K. Dietrich Henry F. Draper
Flavel Robertson George Bowles
Pearl Stuckey Stella Cornell
Louis La Coss
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 business communications to Robt' K, Johnston, Business Manager 511 Ohio Street, Lawrence, Kansas; all other 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.
SATURDAY, MAY 22,1909
NOW FOR A POLITICAL REFORM
Before it ends its work for this year the Student Council should make some arrangements for the class elections next fall. There should be a definite day set aside a few weeks after the opening of the term on which all the class officers should be chosen according to the Australian ballot system after having been nominated in some fair way. Only the "wardhealers" and mugwump politicians are opposed to a fair election system by which all candidates will be given an equal chance and all students an equal opportunity to exercise their voting privilege. Students in a University should at least practice as much virtue in politics as the professionals out over the state. A little light on the subject will be welcomed by most students.
The class of 1909 has made its final bow to most of us and, excepting commencement week, has completed its activity at the University. Naught-nine is the largest class that has ever completed the University course, and in many ways it is also the best. In every line of student life and activity the young women and young men of '09 have done their part and a little more. Everything that the class has undertaken has borne success and for achievement in all endeavor the class of '09 will always have a high rank. ___
And now the Tigers have captured the base ball series from Kansas. We wonder if the managers of the two schools for the sake of variety changed the regular course of events
and allowed Kansas for once to win in track while Missouri was given a chance to romp away with the base ball championship.
University Notices.
The Y. M. C. A. Varsity banquet will be held in Robinson Gymnasium, Wednesday evening, May 26.
There will be a mass meeting of the men in the University. Wednesday, June 3, to amend the constitution of the student council.
Commencement exercises begin Tuesday June 1, with the annual concert of the Fine Arts School. The program is printed for circulation in the News-Bulletin.
Lecture High School Student.
Dr. J. N. Van der Vries will leave Thursday afternoon for the south eastern part of the state where he will deliver lectures before the senior classes of the Pleasanton and Savonburg high schools.
Select your Straw Hat now while our stock is so complete. There's more distinction in starting the season with a fresh, new Straw Hat than waiting for a second crop.
Your hat is here, and it matters not what your style is, for we've got 'em all.
Soft straws—and stiff straws conservative shapes-extreme shapes-every shape and braid.
If you pass us on straw hats, you'll pass the best stock of straw hats in the whole town.
50c, $1.00, $1.50 up to $5.00
Good Clothes Shop.
Special Commencement Price:
100 Engraved Cards and Plate
$1.00
ROWLANDS'
College Book Store.
1401 Ohio St.
KEMP TALKED TO LIONS.
"Windy" Keilman, of Democrat, Will Repeat "Stunt" Tonight.
In response to the announcement in Tuesday's Kansan Harry Kemp, the University poet, entered the lion's den of the Parker Jungle show last night and discussed the subject, "Lions," before two large lions. The lady trainer stood guard while he talked. Kemp was the least bit excited but still he had nerve enough to read a poem which he had written for the occasion. The last of the poem, "So long, old sport, I've got to say good-bye," was well expressed.
"Windy" Keilman, reporter for the Lawrence Daily Democrat, gave the show manager an announcement after Kemp's performance stating that he would enter the lion's den tonight with five full grown lions and repeat the poet's "stunt." Another condition of tonight's performance is that the dare-devil reporter will enter the arena alone.
Keilman is a sophomore in the College and Harry Kemp has been a student at the University until recently.
Twelve waltzes at the shirt waist party.
Etchings!
Always popular. A lucky purchase enables us to seel these at
25c Each For good Pictures at a low price see
The University Book Store 803 Mass. St.
Frank Koch FINE LINE OF Spring Suiting 727 Mass.
Rich Cut Glass FOR
Graduating Presents
—AT—
HOADLEY'S
jor a course in Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Typewriting and Penmanship, Lawrence National Bank Building, Telephone 717.
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. Agents.
GENERAL PRACTICE.
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 Scloc. 1201 Ohio Street. Both Phones No 35.
Engraved Cards and Thesis Binding a specialty. 741 Vass St TRI 288 REIL
A. G. ALRICH
744 MASS. ST. TEL. 288 BELL
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.
MAY ANNUAL RATES
Now on. For MAY ONLY Suits cleaned and pressed $150 Ladies or Gentlemen.
Lawrence Pantatorium. 12 West Warren Both Phones 506
DR. E. SMITH,
Merchants Nat'l Bank Build.
Residence 736. Both Phones
E. G. SOXMAN & CO.
THE BEST PLACE TO GET YOUR CHILL, ICE CREAM AND CIGARS Short orders a specialty. 1031 Mass. St. Home phone 385; Bell 645.
Lawrence Water Co.
BCTH PHONES 150 718 Massachusetts
Student Headquarters at
ED. ANDERSON'S.
Protsch The Tailor
Base Ball Goods Kennedy & Ernst
826 Mass. St. Both Phones 341
DR. REDING,
OCULIST.
EVE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT.
GLASSES, FITTED
Office F. A.A.Bldg. Phone 351
Shirt Waist Party, F. A. A. Hall
May 28,1909.
Admission 75c.
Shanty's Orchestra