THE UNIVERSITY KANSAN
The official paper of the University of Kansas
LOUIS LACOSS ... Editor-in-Chief
CABL CANNON ... Managing Editor
EDITORIAL STAFF:
BUSINESS STAFF:
CLARK A. WALLACE…Bus. Manager
IKE E. LAMBERT…Ass. Bus. M'mr'
GEORGE MARSH
M. D. BAER…Circulation Manager
MEMBERS OF BOARD.
GEO. H. EDWARDS EARL POTTER
I. L. Meissner
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.
Address all business communications to Clark A. Wallace, Business Manager, 1146% Tennessee street, Lawrence, Kansas; all other communications to Louis LaCoss, 1247% Kentucky street, Lawrence, Kansas.
Subscription price, $1.50 per year, in advance; one term, 75c; time subscriptions, $1.75 per year.
Office in basement of Fraser Hall. Phone, Bell, K. U. 25.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1911
COMING EVENTS.
Oct. 23—Monday, dedication of new Rosedale Hospital
Oct. 23-29—Quizzes for all freshmen college classes.
Oct. 27.-Friday, Soccer, K. U. vs. Emporia Normal, MeCook field.
Nov. 2—Fine Arts recital Marion Green, baritone.
Nov. 2—Thursday, "Uncle Jimimie Day."
Nov. 3—Chancellor Strong's reception for all members of the faculty.
Nov. 4.—Saturday, K. U. vs.
Washburn at Topeka.
Nov. 10—Dean Marvin's reception for students of the School of Engineering.
Nov. 18.—Saturday, K. U., vs.
Nebraska. MeCook.com
Nov. 11.-Saturday K. U. vs.
Oklahoma, McCook field.
Nov. 25.—Saturday, K. U. vs.
Missouri, at Columbia.
Dec. 5—Fine Arts recital Genevieve Smith, harp soloist.
Dec. 13-14—Fine Arts opera.
Dec. 15—Friday, Lawry "Scrim."
WANTED: A TRADITION
The University of Kansas cannot boast of a tradition that is worthy of the name. Other schools have these traditions that are handed down from one class to another and are regarded as an almost necessary part of the school life.
The colleges of the middle west appear to be particularly negligent in the establishing of these interesting features of college days and do not seem to appreciate the vast influence that these things have on the students in the eastern colleges.
If the present plans of the Scoop Club are carried out, a tradition will be established which will increase in importance and interest as the years go by. This club, which is composed of men who have had professional newspaper experience, has decided to inaugurate a series of "gridiron stunts," which various press clubs over the country have adopted. These nights when "low jinks" will be in order, will be alternated by hikes in the country and "round table" talks. These meetings have been mapped out for the year and will be held on scheduled time no matter what happens.
In this way it is hoped to establish a sort of precedent which will be adopted and agitated by future Scoopers and when the present race of pencil pushers return to their Alma Mater they hope to find the Scoop Club flourishing with increasing energy, yet withal retaining the same customs established during this present school year.
The Scoop club is only an instance of what can be done. The University of Kansas has a vast field for the cultivation of these customs
Within a few days the Men's Student Council will commence an active campaign for funds for the new Union building. It may appear to some that such a building is not necessary and there may be some sentiment against its erection.
THE UNION BUILDING
Those who have inquired into the needs of the University, state that the one thing most obviously lacking is an absence of a common interest among the student body. The lack of common interest is largely explained by the absence of any common meeting ground where all the students may meet and mingle or discuss topics of University interest.
If the plans for the new Union building are carried out, there will be an adequate and sufficient meeting place at which may be found all the various features that go to make up a large institution.
The Student Council has planned to have a large dining room in which a large majority of the student body may be fed. They plan to have a large assembly hall which will be open at any hour and time for all meetings that are of school interest. They plan to have a book store at which text books and supplies will be furnished at cost. They plan to have a large ball room in which the social functions will be given. In fact, the proposed Union building will furnish the much desired place at which the student body—regardless of faction, eliune, or position—may meet.
It has been tried with several modifications in other colleges and its merits are becoming more manifest every year. In a few days the council members will approach you with a proposition. Are you willing to work for a Union building? Do you want to keep abreast of the other colleges in our class? Will you give a little of your time for the building of a greater University? The proposed building will fill a long felt need and the present generation of school goers has a chance to start a movement that will count much for the future success of the University of Kansas.
They are having an awful time with that man "B. Kansas" up at Drake. He is being feted and dined and the girls are simply wild about him. The only trouble is he may like it so well, he may fail to come along next Saturday when the Drakers invade our haven.
LAFOLLETTE CLUB
Officers Are Elected in Interest of U. S. Senator.
A LaFollette Club was organized in chapel yesterday at 12:15. The following temporary officers were elected: Frank M. Hyames, chairman; E. L. Burnett, secretary
A committee consisting of Geo. Beezley, C. A. Ritter, Harry Gardner and C. R. Nesbitt was appointed to draft a set of rules. A second meeting will be held some time next week .
The distinctive style and masterful workmanship of our portraits tell the story of their success. P. & N. Photo Co. 16 27
Apricot ice made from the fruit at Wiedemann's. 152t
in the glass tomorrow morning and see how your old suit looks. If it isn't right let me take your measure for a new one and have it made by The Royal Tailors of Chicago. Suits, $15.00 and up Clifton T. Hiatt, local dealer, 945 Mass.
Take a Peep
Hot or cold drinks at O. P.
Barber & Son's fountain.
Sharpen your appetite. Glance over the College Inn's Menu for Sunday Supper.
We are showing the new linen finish that is taking so well everywhere. P. & N. Photo Co. 162t
Save your time by making an appointment at Moffet-Miley's for your sitting. Either phone, 312.
Apricot ice at Wiedemann's. 15,2t
The best kodak printing is done by P. & N. Photo Co. 16 2t.
A fine line of candies at Lee's.
The
Most Interesting
Store in the city, to the students, is ours. Just look around and see the many nice things we have for your room, also complete athletic mdse., such as dumb-bells, Indian clubs, punching bags, boxing gloves, pennants, outing hats, tennis shoes, gym suits and last but not least Spalding's fine jerseys and sweaters.
Sizes for women
Smith's News Depot
Phones 608 709 Mass. St. Downtown Headquarters for Students
THE FLOWER SHOP
First Mums of the Season MR. and MRS. GEO. ECKE,
Phones 621.
ADDRESSED CONFERENCE
$ 8 2 5 \frac {1}{2} $ Mass. Phones 621.
Paper Read at Minneapolis by Prof. Carruth
Minneapolis, Minn. Oct. 20.-The Kansas experiment in governing state educational institutions by a Commission of Higher Education composed of the several boards of regents was explained here today at the meeting of the National Association of State Universities in an address written by Cancellor Frank Strong who declared that while the plan has yet to prove its value, it is worth watching by sister institutions whose souls are perturbed by governmental difficulties.
For universities do have souls. Chancellor Strong insists on this with all the vigor of the Kansas language, which he speaks with fluency after ten years of close association with the state while at the head of its university. Moreover the soul of a university must have freedom in which to grow. Any administrative plan that interferes with this inner freedom of the institution is bad. That is why the chancellor disapproves strongly of some features in the plans proposed by members of the Kansas legislature last spring.
JUST RECEIVED
More New Rough Hats
Gray and Brown Effects you will like.
$3 AND $3.50
Overcoats Ready
But "a general board of equalization made up of all the governing boards of the independent institutions might prove to be a wise provision." This board of equalization would act in all the institutions in common, pass upon all budgets before they were presented to the legislature, and make recommendations to the separate boards. But such institution would be independent in the operation of its own affairs.
Tastes like apicots. The apricot ice at Wiedemann's. 15 27
An attack of bronchitis prevented Chancellor Strong's coming to the association meeting. His paper was read by Vice-Chancellor Carruth.
New mouldings to frame your pictures Satisfaction guaranteed. Wolf's Book Store. 15 2t
Woodward & Co.'s "Round Corner."
The original Kodak shop. Every practical thing of Eastman's in stock. Premos and films. Finishing done. Prescription work an esteemed specialty.
Everybody eats. But not everybody buys. Those who do prefer Wiedemann's chocolates. 15.2t
Desirable room for rent to young ladies at 1408 Tennessee.
Phone, Bell 1128. 14 3t.
CHAS. C. SEEWIR
917 Mass. St.
Printing and Engraving
INDIAN STORE.
CLEANING.
HATS BLOCKED
DYEING.
LADIES WORK, CLEANED AND PRESSED.
See Us For Ticket Rates
K. U. PANTATORIUM.
906 Mass.
Both Phones 1400.
The K. U. Shoe Shop
We solicit the student's patronage. This makes the fourth term for us, so there is no use in mentioning the class of work. We have installed a new sole machine and are now prepared to give you better and promoter service. Rubber heels 35 and 40e. Plain heels, 20, 25c and 35c. Soles 45, 65, and 75c. Ladies work a specialty. So bring in your shoes for repair.
W. J. BROADHURST, Prop.
1400 Louisiana St.
H. E. ROBERTS,
Dentist
Lawrence - - - - Kansas
927 Mass. St.
Bell Phone 936
Kansas
Protsch
F. D. ANDERSON
Restaurant, Confectionery,
Cigars, Tobaccos.
Fall Suiting
Take 'Em Down To
Those Shoes You Want Repaired
See A. G. Alrich for proper form in society stationery and dance programs. 744 Mass. St
Albert R. Kennedy DENTIST
Bell 1515.
Suite 5 Jackson Building.
G. A. HAMMAN, M. D.
Office Over Dick's Drug Store.
Specialist in Diseases of EYE, EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT Glasses Fitted. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Owen Kirk's Dump Stone
The Brunswick Billard Parlor 710 Mass.
FEIN'S
Everything New And First Class.
The Best Tables in the City.
The Students' Headquarters.
for Tungsten or New type Mazda lamp and all gas light supplies.
929 Mass. St.
Frank Koch The Tailor 727 Mass. St.
DANCING SCHOOL Ecke's Hall
LEORA STRAHL
Private Lessons by Appointment.
DONNELLY BROS.
J. R. Woodward, Manager.
General Livery and Cab Svice.
LEORA STRAHL
Bell 1719 Home 4772
Open Day and Night. Both Phones 100.
FOOTBALL GOODS and Athletc Supplies
KENNEDY & ERNST.
Phones 341    826 Mass. St.
Shoe Repairing With Modern Machinery.
Student Trade Solicited. 1107 Massachusetts.
Phone: Bell 1372; Home 951;
Hair Goods and Hair-Weaving.
SELECT HAIR DRESSING SHOP
Hairdressing, Manicuring, Shampooing, and Scientific Massage
927 Mass. St.
Your Baggage handled.
Household Moving.
Household Moving
W. J. FRANCISCO
Boarding
Auto and Hack Livery. Open day
and night. Carriage Painting
Phones 139. 808-812-814 Vt. Stt.
LAWRENCE
Business College
Lawrence, Kansas
Teaches Gregg Shorthand and touch Typewriting. Special classes for K. U. Students. School in session all Summer.
ED. W. PARSONS,
Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry.
717 Mass. St.
Under New Management Your Work Solicited. ELDRIDGE HOUSE
BARBER SHOP.
Hodges & Hodges, Prop.
The Shop Where Students go.
Lawrence - - - Kansas
SHOE REPAIRING
1017 Mass.
FORNEY