THE UNIVERSITY KANSAN
Kansas.
The official paper of the University of Kansas.
EDITORIAL STARF:
Louis B. Musson - Chief
George Mossi - Managing Editor
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Published every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of the school year, by the Kansas University Publishing Association.
Entered as second-class mail matter September 17, 1910, at the postoffice at Lawrence, Kansas, under the act of March 3, 1879.
Address all business communications to Clark A. Wallace, Business Manager, $146%$ Tennessee street, Lawrence, Kansas; all other communications to Louis LaCoss, $124\%$ Kentucky street, Lawrence, Kansas.
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Office in basement of Fraser Hall. Phone. Bell, K. U. 25.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25.
COMING EVENTS.
Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. —Thanks giving recess. Begins noon, Nov 29.
Dec. 4.—Monday, Professor Swain lectures at 8 p. m. on "The Quebec Bridge."
Dec. 5—Fine Arts recital;
Genevieve Smith, harp soloist.
Dec. 5.—Illustrated Lecture.
Dr. G. F. Swain, of Harvard,
"The Importance of Forest Conservation."
Dec. 12.-Final tryout for debating teams.
Dec. 15.—Friday, Law "Scrim."
TOMMY JOHNSON
Smiling even at Death, Tommy Johnson said "Goodbye" and yesterday morning started on a long last journey. For weeks and months he has fought and struggled for his life but in his last great fight he lost and today the University mourns the death of the greatest athlete that ever wore its letter.
To ponder over his wonderful record as an athlete, to consider his immense popularity among the student body, and to contemplate the pathos and sentiment that attended his death, is to conjure a picture that is as pathetic as it is inspiring. We see a figure who with mighty leaps wins first place for his Alma Mater on the track. That was Tommy Johnson. We see a man who in the gymnasium was the physical equal of any man in college. That was Tommy Johnson. We see a figure in basket ball attire the best formed athlete of the dozen men on the floor. We see a man who meets skill with greater skill, whose keen mind outwits his opponents. We see this figure toss with ease enough baskets to win a Missouri Valley championship for his University. That was Tommy Johnson.
We see a score and more omen struggling and straining on the gridiron. We see a thousand and more men and women crazed with the fever and contagion of a football game. We know that for an hour sturdy opponents have met brawn with brawn and the game is scoreless. Suddenly out of the gloom and shadow of the gathering twilight there rise a man who speeds towards the goal with mighty stride and ponderous swing. He smashes and writhes and dodges his way down the field with no one who can stop him. Fourteen chalk line he covers before he plants the ball behind the goal and wins victory for Kansas. That was Tommy Johnson.
The picture we see is that of the great athlete, a man who excelled in the sports that test physical prowess. And withal we so a man who in every line of activity in which he was engaged was reckoned by his opponents as one of the cleanest sportsmen that ever threw down the gage of bat
tle. It was the spirit of meeting an adversary squarely that characterized his last moments. When he realized that he must answer the call, he faced Death stolidly vet cheerfully.
There is an irony in the fate that made Tommy die yesterday. It was just a year ago that he strode on the football field for the last time. In that mighty struggle the eyes of the Missouri Valley were on him and even then some people, thought they detected a trace of the physical breakdown that followed later. During the football season his heart was with the team and he prayed that he might be spared until after today. Somewhere today out near the fringe of eternity Tommy turned his face from his goal and sent his wishes to his comrad successors who were struggling today.
Tommy Johnson is dead. But this year, and next year and for generations to come his spirit will walk the campus, a living presence to guide and direct in a course that is true and honest and good. He will always live among us, an impelling force for cleanness in athletics and for manliness in everyday life. And in this way—who knows?—the good never die.
PROF. HIGGINS IS PARTY TO A SUIT
Books Unauthorized by State Text Book Commission Used in Lawrence Schools.
Prof. Wm. E. Higgins, of the Law School, who is also a member of the Lawrence Board of Education, is made a party to the suit filed in district court yesterday afternoon against the Lawrence School Board by the State's attorney-general for permitting books to be used in the Lawrence schools which are unauthorized by the State Text Book Commission.
The suit, which is brought by Hugh Fisher, attorney for the State Text Book Commission, asks that the board be restrained from using certain supplementary readers in the city ward schools, and that a fine for the alleged violation is imposed.
Professor Higgins stated this morning that he felt able to satisfy the Text Book Commission concerning the texts used in the schools.
WILL STUDY DEFECTIVES
Unhygiestic Conditions in School rooms Will Be Abolished.
The School of Education is making plans to co-operate with the school authorities in several Kansas towns to institute a system of inspection that will abolish unhygiabetic conditions in the schoolrooms.
There are also plans to study psychologically the conditions of defectives, children who are not able to carry on the regular school work, and to inform the instructors as to the best methods of dealing with backward scholars. Conditions and remedies in other states will be studied and if possible, suggestions will be acted on.
"The practical bearing of this work appeals to the thoughtful men and women of the commonwealth," said Professor Terttien of the School of Education this morning. "The results that will be accomplished by such work bespeaks a new impulse in the onward progress of educational development."
Management Plans Action Before Army-Navy Game.
To prevent ticket scalping before the Army-Navy game on Franklin field, the Pennsylvania committee is preparing to buy all tickets offered at an advanced rate. Checking back by the ticket numbers, the original purchasers of the tickets will be found and required to pay the committee the advance on the price that the committee paid for the tickets. This will be in accordance with an agreement which every purchaser of tickets must sign before he is assigned seats—Michigan Daily.
STOP TICKET SCALPING
I WANT
to call your special attention to the remarkable bargains in briar pipes, with amber stems, and cases, on display in my window. For the balance of this week only I offer any pipe in the window, worth from $2.50 to $4 each. Your choice
This is a very unusual offer, and well worth your attention.
$2.50
GRIGGS, 827 Mass. St.
WON A CHAMPIONSHIP
Soccer Team Defeated Baker 2 to 0 Yesterday.
The University soccer team won from Baker by a score of 2 to 0 in the soccer game played on McCook field yesterday afternoon. Both of the scores were made in the second half. Allison, who plays at center fullback and is acting captain, kicked one of goal; and Ross Beamer, who plays left outside, made the other point for Kansas. All the members of the team played exceptionally well, but the stars probably were Crawford at right outside and Miller at halfback. The game was clean and few fouls were called on either side. There were two hundred spectators.
This is the last game of the year unless the State Normal School of Emporia can be secured to play here on next Monday or Tuesday. Two games have been played with the Normals, and team won the one of their home grounds.
L. A. Halbert of Kansas City Spoke at Y. M. C. A.
PREVENTION OF CRIME
Of the six games won, two were from Baker, two from Friend's University, and one each from William Jewell and the State Normal. The two games lost were won by the Normal and William Jewell.
K. U. has wo nix out of eight games played. This gives the team the highest per cent of any team in the state and consequently the state championship. The other contender is the Stato Normal. They have won two, tied one, and lost one. They still have two games to play with Baker.
Typhoid Patient Went Home.
J. R. Hess, who has been ill for the past week, and Professor Palmer, of the English department, who has been unable to attend classes for two days, were able to resume work on the hill today.
Mr. L. A. Halbert, secretary of the Board of Public Welfare of Kansas City, Mo., spoke at the last regular meeting of the Y. M. C.A. on "Prevention of Crime."
"The social service being carried on in order to present crime is along several lines," said Mr. Halbert. "First, we look out for the physical health of the people with whom we deal. We care for the sick, see that pure food is supplied, and furnish medical inspection from the time of the child's birth. Second, we do what we can to insure the prosperity of the people, by taking up the problems of labor and capital. Third, it is our plan to improve the intellectual condition of the people. Educational institutions should be adapted to reach everybody, those who must work as well as those who have the best opportunity for intellectual progress. Next, we work for their moral and spiritual welfare, eliminating those things which do not tend to higher ideals and, lastly, we try to give all good, wholesome recreation."
Frank Helm, of La Junta.
Colorado, a student in the School
of Engineering left for his home
yesterday after a severe illness
with typhoid. Helm was taken
sick in the opening weeks of
school, and has been cared for at
the University hospital up to
this time.
DEBATING SQUAD CHOSEN
Sixteen Men Are Selected After The First Try-out.
Sixteen men have been chosen in preliminary try-outs for the University of Kansas debating squad. Eight men were present at the meeting in Green hall yesterday which was arranged for those men who became confused Tuesday evening on account of the necessary change in halls for the debaters.
The men who have been selected to enter the second elimination try-out Dec. 12 are: W. H. Rodebush, Milton Minor, Arthun Fast, Kenneth Simmons, Allen Wilbur, Roy C. Davis, Harvey Heller, H. E. Robinson, Frank McCleland, R. E. Lee, H. R. Adair, C. O. Buckles, C. W. Carson, C. Fairechild, Wayne Ed, wards, C. Gilbert Lewis.
The squad will meet with Prof. G. A. Gesell, head of the Public Speaking department in Fraser hall, room 501 Monday afternoon at four thirty to discuss plans for the second try-out. Thirty-six men participated in the first meeting this year, which is a good gain over the number in the corresponding event last year.
IMPROVE SENIOR THESES.
Engineering Faculty Discusses Modifications and Improvements in Efficiency.
A conference of about ten members of the Engineering faculty who have charge of the reading of the annual Technical Theses, was held in Marvin Hall Thursday night to discuss means of modifying and improving the efficiency of the thesis work. A second meeting is announced for the evening of December 7. Thirteen faculty members under the supervision of Dean Marvin make up this thesis committee.
Fresh taffy at Wiedemann's.
Buy your Kodak and Cameras at the Lawrence Studio, 734 Mass. St., and save 10 per cent.
We pride ourselves that every one of our customers is a satisfied customer. The P. & N. Photo Co. Over Bell Bros.
Another shipment of Benedetito Allegretti Chocolates in at Wiedemann's.
Xmas Photos. Special rates to Students. Lawrence Studio, 734 Mass, St.
Christmas photos, Squires.
Christmas photos, Squires.
Perfumes and toilet waters at Wilson's Drug Store, 1101 Mass. Street.
Pay your football bets with
Wiedemann's chocolates.
Bring your kodak printing to P. & N. Photo Co., and get the best work and best prices. Christmas pictures now Souires.
Christmas pictures now. Squires. Box candies. Morses, Douglas, Johnson's, Allegretti, and Lowneys, at Wilson's Drug Store. Also bulk candies.
Satisfaction guaranteed at Shorty's College Barber Shop.
Get your sodas and hot drinks at Wilson's Drug Store, 1101 Mass. St.
Several rooms for girls may be obtained at 1231 La. Bell 2056.
Furnished rooms, warm and comfortable in new cement house, fully modern. 1006 Miss. Phone Bell 2568.
Call at Shorty's for a haircut before you leave for Missouri.
Try the old fashioned molasses at Wiedemann's.
Protsch
Fall Suiting
The Brunswick Billard Parlor 710 Mass.
Everything New And First Class
The Best Tables in the City.
The Students' Headquarters.
FOOTBALL GOODS and Athletic Supplies
KENNEDY & ERNST.
Phones 341 826 Mass. St.
See A. G. Alrich for proper form in society stationery and dance programs. 744 Mass St
744 Mass. St.
Albert R. Kennedy DENTIST
Suite 5
G. A. HAMMAN, M. D.
Bell 1515. Jackson Building.
Specialist in Diseases of EYE, EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT Glasses Fitted. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Office Over Dick's Drug Store.
Take 'Em Down To
Those Shoes You Want Repaired
25c at Woodward's "Round Corner," the place for Kodaks, Films and Photo finishing.
Best for skin protection; best after shaving—"BOREALINE,"
Your Baggage handled.
Household Moving.
FRANCISCO & SCOTT
Boarding
Auto and Haek Livery. Open day and night, Carriage Painting and Trimming.
Phones 139. 808-812-814 Vt. Stt.
LAWRENCE Business College Lawrence, Kansas.
Teaches Gregg Shorthand and
ouch Typewriting. Special classes
or K. U. Students. School in session
ll Summer.
BARBER SHOP.
Hodges & Hodges, Prop.
Under New Management Your Work Solicited.
ELDRIDGE HOUSE
Hodges & Hodges, Prop.
The Shop Where Students go.
Lawrence - - - Kansas
Particular Cleaning and
Pressing
FOR PARTICULAR PEOPLE
Lawrence Pantatorium
12 W. Warren Both Phone 506
1017 Mass.
FORNEY
CHAS. C. SEEWIR
917 Mass. St.
Printing and Engraving
INDIAN STORE.
Frank Koch The Tailor
727 Mass. St.
ED. W. PARSONS,
Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry.
717 Mass. St.
Fresh and Sweet. Hershey's Chocolates. You know them you like them; nuff said.
McCOLLOCH'S DRUG STORE.
"Handy Place."
ED. ANDERSON
Restaurant, Confectionery,
Cigars, Accos.