THE KANSAN The official paper of the University of Kansas.
EDITORIAL STAFF:
Paul W. Harvey, . Editor-in-Chief
Elgar Markham, . Managing Editor
BUSINESS 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. Diatrich  Henry F. Draper
Flavel Robertson  George Bowles
Pearl Stunkey  Stella Cornell
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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.
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THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1909
A MEDIEVAL IDEA IN THIS CENTURY.
R. T. Crane, a rich Chicago manufacturer, in a letter to the Illinois legislature, said: "Instead of teaching young men to seek labor a University education causes him to despise it. I am prepared to say that such institutions are a positive curse. Instead of appropriating funds for the state university it would be much better for the state to put a torch to the institution and burn it down, and permit the boys to go to their homes and help support their families."
Such a statement is interesting since it comes from a man heretofore regarded as having great common sense and the good of his state at heart. The Chicago magnate would raise the old mediaeval idea of class privilege and shut out all students who, owing to scarcity of money, are forced to earn or borrow their education. Shutting the doors of opportunity to the poor would be only a step back to the middle ages and progressive America can only smile at the quaint and foolish philosophy of the Chicagoan. If he can get any pleasure from riding this hobby it should not be denied him, but his puny efforts to hinder the progress of civilization will be as unavailing as the attempt of the Danaids to dip water with a sieve.
This is now the time of year when the boarding houses begin to slack up on the refreshments served to the students thrice daily,when the landlady is not so particular about furnishing clean towels and cleaning up the rooms,when the barbers are not so particular about giving good shaves and fine haircuts,when the "shines only black shoes on the toes, and above all, when the noise and voice of the grafter is heard in the land trying to induce the unsuspecting freshman to sell that which he hath.
We sincerely hope that when the law students take the state examination they will be fortunate enough to cross the bar without hitting a snag.
University Notices.
Track meet Saturday at three o'clock on McCook field. Kansas vs.Haskell.
The Zoological Journal Club will meet Friday at eleven fifteen in Snow Hall.
Professor P. F. Walker will speak this evening at the student section of the A. S. M.E.
The University Orchestra consisting of twenty-five members, will play in chapel next Friday morning.
Miss Dorothea McKnight will give her graduating elocution recital Saturday evening, May 29th in the chapel.
The College Equal Suffrage League will hold a meeting, for the election of officers, on Friday May 28 at 4:30 in Room 15.
There will be a mass meeting of the men in the University, Wednesday, June 2, to amend the constitution of the student council.
Coach Hagerman wil give his farewell address to the students at Myers Hall this evening at six forty-five. There will be special music.
Professor A. M. Wilcox will gave an illustrated lecture Friday at two o'clock, in room twenty of Fraser Hall on "The Home of Ulysses."
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.
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Either with or without pleats, Manhattan make,
Just the Shirt for an evening party. New silks in Black Bat Wing Ties,
$1.50 and $2
35 and 50c
Special Commencement Price:
100 Engraved Cards and Plate
$1.00
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College Book Store.
1401 Ohio St.
Will Enforce Rule.
Dean Milnor Roberts, chairman of the faculty athletic committee, of Washington University said concerning playing summer base ball: "I wish all men who intend to turn out for football to avoid playing summer baseball, as the slightest suspicion of professionalism will disqualify them."
"The playing of a game at a county fair, or any similar celebration comes under this head. Even if the men refuse the monetary reward offered they will be considered ineligible. The strictest construction will be given to the amateur ruling next fall."-Pacific Daily Wave.
Gave Her Recital.
Miss Agnes Uhrlaub gave a graduating recital in Fraser Hall May 24. The entire program was well rendered but the Peer Gynt suite from Grieg and the Impromptu by Chopin won special applause. Miss Uhrlaub was assisted by Mrs. Geo. Parkhurst, vocalist, and Mrs. Rolet Garner, accompanist of Topeka.
Will Serve Luncheon.
The Y. M. C. A. will have charge of the preparation of the lunches served on Thursday of commencement week. This luncheon for the alumni and the seniors has been a feature of commencement week for several years, but previously it has been prepared by some down town organization or caterer.
Awarded Pins.
At the meeting of the University orchestra Monday evening Prof. Wernicke, George Wright, William Steward, Francis Stevens and Misses Helen Hill and Margaret Casey were awarded orchestra pins, having completed a year of service with the organization.
After the party the Hiawatha Cafe.
Eaton-Hurobut fine writing papers are sold in Lawrence at Boughtous 1025 Mass. St.
It is to your advantage to make appointment for sittings at MOFFETTS as you secure exclusive attention and do not have to wait a moment if on time, use either phone 312.
Don't miss the last party of the year, the shirt waist party Friday, May 28.
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jor a course in Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Typewriting and Pennmanship. 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.
G.W.JONES,A.M.,M.D.
GENERAL PRACTICE.
Special attention to diseases of the stomach surgery and gynecology. Suite No. 1, F.A.A. Bldg. Residence Lawrence Hospital and Training Sct oc! 1201 Ohio Street. Both Phones Nc 35.
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MAY ANNUAL RATES
MAY ANNUAL RATES Now on. For MAY ONLY.
Suits cleaned and pressed $150,
Ladies or Gentlemen.
Lawrence Pantatorium. 12 West Warren Both Phones 506
CASH paid for secondhand Shoes and Clothing DAVE LITWIN, 1015 Mass. St.
Sunflower Shoe Store
903 Mass. street.
CHAS. A. TEETER, Prop. Special prices to boarding houses and clubs. Student trade solicited.
LAUNCH RIDE
on "The City of Lawrence" to Cameron's Bluff and return, 25c. Landing at foot of Tenn. street. Sundays and evenings or call Bell 463 for special dates.
G. C.WOLF
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Home Book Co.
919 Mass. St.
Framing a Specialty.
C. C. SEEWIR
(917 Mass. St. Indian Store)
MAKER OF CRAFTY CARDS and PAINTED THINGS Some Colored by Hand fine Assortment of Graduating Presents
Entertained Seniors and Faculty.
Dean and Mrs. Skilton entertained the members of the senior class of the Fine Arts school and the faculty with an informal party Wednesday night at their home.
1909 Annuals at Stevensons Book Store.