THE UNIVERSITY KANSAN.
The official paper of the University of Kansas.
EDITORIAL STAFF:
JOSEPH W. MURRAY - Editor-in-Chief
EARL FISCHER - - Managing Editor
BUSINESS STAFF:
HOMER BERGER --- Business Manager
CLARK WALLACE - Asst. Bus. Manager
HENRY F. DRAPER --- Treasurer
J. E. MILLER --- Circulation Mgr
MEMBERS OF BOARD,
Louis LaCoss CARL CANNON
Entered as second-class mail matter September 17, 1910, at the postoffice at Lawrence, Kansas, under the act of March 3, 1879.
Published every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of the school year, by the Kansas University Publishing Association.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18.
HARVEY POWELL.
That Death should so frequently call those who give promise of filling the world's need of able men and women is one of the tragedies of this existence. One giving such promise was stricken when Harvey Powell died Sunday night. His twenty years had been passed in preparation for the duties of manhood. He had graduated from the high school course—and he had worked his way. Those words tell their own story of struggle and courageous effort to shape the faets of life to a high purpose. Though hampered by a weak body, he came to the University, and here, too, he expected to work his way. But almost at the outset of his final preparation for life, life ended for him. We may well believe that one who had presented so steadfast a front to the world faced death with equanimity though that belief does not lessen the pity and sorrow which the sudden ending of the hopes of youth calls forth, nor our regret that one was taken who would have played a useful part in the affairs of men.
The resumption of football relations with Baker University was marked by a clean, interesting game. It was a pleasant affair, in fact. It is not likely that the supporters of the Methodist team were expecting to carry their men off the field winners, and the score by which they were defeated was nothing to be ashamed of. The showing they made was to their credit in every way. The Kansas team showed the improvement which its friends have been hoping for and expecting. While something remains to be gained before the team is in proper shape for the conference games, Saturday's playing showed that hard work and careful training are putting the squad into the desired condition.
In the reorganization of the School of Medicine the University is preparing to meet to a greater degree the demands which the state is making upon its highest educational institution. Kansas should have a prominent share in the preparation of men for the important profession of medicine in the state and in the whole Southwest. The institution of a School of Medicine in the University improved conditions greatly
over what they had been previously, and the reorganization of the school was necessary to continued improvement.
How to Make Things Hum.
From the Kansas City Star.
No charge is made for reproducing the following advertisement of a volume by an enterprising Chicago business man:
A Live Wire on Higher Schooling:
R. T. Crane's New Book.
(331 Pages.)
Showing the Fallacy of all kinds of
higher schooling.
For sale by all book stores.
That's the stuff! Stop this higher schooling. Shut up the colleges. Turn the universities into factories. What's the use of education, anyway? All that people are on earth for is to add a few trimmings to the inevitable bread and butter, and to set up a little furniture in the cave which their ancestors made their home. So why study?
Of course a man needs enough arithmetic to figure the interest on his note for sixty days. He should be able to spell the common words of business. Some knowledge of geography would not come amiss. But this business of wasting years in studying history, economics, philosophy, biology, Latin, Greek or what not—absurd!
What difference does it make whether the sun goes around the earth or the earth around the sun? You go to work at the same time every morning no matter which goes around. Why waste time learning how the planets were formed? That won't help you sell goods. Then there is a whole barrel of nonsense in college speculation over God, and destiny and eternal life and the constitution of matter. What's the use? Some chap has said that his idea of happiness was to go out in the fields with a friend, lie on his back, look at the sky and talk about God. That's about as far as these impractical higher education folks get. If a man wasn't talking about God he might be planning something really worth while—how to make a pile in wheat or how to get rid of some common stock to advantage
You can never get anywhere by going to college. Most masonaires don't know Latin and never booked inside a book of philosophy. What this country needs is more millionaires. Put every boy and girl to work at 14. Then you would see the United States of America begin to hum.
Reports of the Game next Saturday will be received at
KANSAS vs. DRAKE
ROWLANDS CIGAR STORE "THE SMOKER"
Come and hear the game in detail. Don't forget the Big Contest now on. Save your coupons.
SOCIALISTS AT K. U.
Kate Richards O Hare to Start the Movement.
In a speech downtown Saturday night, Kate Richards O'Hare, socialist candidate for congress from the Second district, declared that her political doctrines would be carried into the University. A campaign will be started by the students of the school who cling to the socialistic party, in an effort to convert students who are just forming political views.
“There is no good reason why the students should not accept the doctrines of socialism,” declared Mrs. O'Hare, “and we mean to make an appeal to them.”
Chemistry Department Enlarges.
The chemistry department has grown considerably this year, so much in fact, that the space there is inadequate for accommodating the students. Both the organic and physical chemistry laboratories are being fitted with new work benches and the organic laboratory will be equipped with hoods to cover all the benches. The greatest extension is in the industrial chemistry department. Two years ago the northwest portion of the basement was equipped for that department, but now the entire west basement will be occupied. The extension is even being carried as far as the attic Skylights are being installed and Prof. E. H. S. Bailey will have a laboratory there.
Lost—Sigma Nu pin. Return to 1246 Oread.
All Greek letter societies have been abolished from the University of Mississippi. Eight fraternities and two sororities are affected by the rule.
To Busy Men:
3 new stiff Hat styles. Open tomorrow first time
STOP in to-morrow noon-on your way to or from lunch-and try on eight or ten of the much talked-about styles displayed in our great collection of Imperial and Stetson hats at $3 and $3.50. Some of the styles just recently received are extremely "classy." We are certainly living up to our reputation for showing the newest styles "red hot" from the designers.
WANTED KEMP TO GO IN.
Crowd Called Repeatedly for the Poet at Saturday's Game.
Harry Kemp, elad in a football suit, and looking the part of an experienced gridiron warrior, accompanied the Kansas squad to McCook field, Saturday afternoon.
Sitting among the substitutes on the side lines, he attracted no attention for some time. Then Coach Kennedy, seeing that Kansas had the game won, beyond a doubt, began sending in subs. one after another, until almost all of the regular players had been replaced. It soon became a matter of interest as to which of the new men would next be given a tryout against the Bakerites. As man after man went in, the rooters noticed Kemp seated dejectedly beside the field, gazing at the moving tide of battle with longing eyes. Soon the cry of "Put Kemp in," rang from the bleachers, and everyone took it up until Kemp, grabbing a megaphone, informed the crowd that he was only out with the squad in order to more fully realize the true atmosphere of the gridiron, and to grasp its poetical possibilities, and further, that were he a student of the University and eligible for football he would be willing to tackle the team from Bake alone and unassisted.
Kemp has already written a football poem, and has submitted it to a monthly magazine for publication.
SEDGWICK COUNTY CLUB.
Members Organize and Will Have Picnic Friday.
A meeting of students from Wichita and Sedgwick county was held last Saturday evening in Myers hall. A permanent organization was effected. Alva Wetmore was elected president, Elwood Beeson vice-president, Wade Wightman secretary, Faye Dodge corresponding secretary, and Bert Dodge treasurer. The organization will hold various social meetings during the year, especially a banquet at Wichita during the holidays. The members voted to have a picnic next Friday afternoon All students from Sedgwick county and its metropolis who were not present Saturday evening are urged to join the club and come out to the picnic.
A New Laundrv.
Henry Martin has installed a laundry at 1026 Massachusetts street, which is thoroughly up-to-date. Machinery does all the pressing—there is no ironing—and by this method a fine mission finish is obtained. See his student representatives.-Adv.
Prof. A. R. Hobelfeld of the University of Wisconsin, will give an illustrated lecture, "The Rhine," in German, tomorrow at 4:30 o'clock, also one in English on "Richard Wagner," Thursday at 4:30. Both lectures will be given in the chapel.
Caramel nut ice cream at Wiedemann's.
Fresh marshmallows, 20c a lb. at Wiedemann's, and they are fresh.
Squires for your pictures.
Squires for your pictures.
The Lawrence Studio is making special rates to students. See the new Vassar style. 734 Mass. st.
14.3t
Try cherry ice at Wiedemann's
Protsch Fall Suiting
Wilder Brothers Custom Laundry
Special attention given to Ladies work,
Carpenter & Arnold, Agents Home 529, Bell 1225, Laundry Phone 67
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The Watkins National Bank.
Capital $100,000
Surplus $50,000
Undivided profits $20,000
J. B. Watkins, Pres. C. A. Hill, V. P.
C. H. Tucker, cashier,
W. E. Hazen, assistant cashier.
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Typewriters?
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WM. LA COSS.
Everything fresh that the market
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The Corner Grocery
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Printing
744 Mass. St.
Binding, Copper Plate Printing,
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Die Embossing, Seals, Badges.
Base Ball and Foot Ball Goods Kennedy & Ernst MASS. ST. PHONES 3
PENNANTS
Fix up your room with Pennants and Posters bought at the Indian Store, 917 Mass. St. A large assortment to choose from.
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Good things to eat—Groceries,
Fruits and Vetatables, Flour
and Feed.
1021 Mass. St. Both Phones 212
Everybody Welcome.
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Take 'em down to
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Pantatorium & Dye Works
730 Mass.
Gorsuch Bros., Props.
We can clean the whole bunch if we get a chance. Finest of dresses, coats, pants, hats, gloves or anything else. Our work will suit you. Prices on application.
Both Phones 1400.
Barbers? Well, yes! Tid and Shaffer. Where? 812 Mass. Specialties, everything.