UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME IX.
JUDGE MACCHESNEY SPEAKS IN CHAPEL
NUMBER 84
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 17, 1912.
Talk Deals With Constitutionality of Measures Passed by the Legislature
JUDICIAL RECALL ADVOCATED
Says That Recall is Entirely Consistent With The Opinion of The American of Democracy.
Judge Nathan William MacChesney, of Chicago, spoke in chapel this morning on "The World System versus America's Distinctive Contribution; Re-examination by the American People."
His theme dealt mostly with the constitutionality of measures passed by the legislature and on the recall of judges.
Judge MacChesney said that our forefathers divided the governmental powers into the executive, legislative and judicial, but that the judicial by some means has tried to take upon itself the legislative.
"The right to declare laws passes by the legislature unconstitutional does not exist under the constitution," he said. "It has been usurped by the court itself. In none of the foreign countries can the courts pass on the acts of the assent of the majority." The city is one of the great defects of our governmental system that the powers of the judiciary are not limited along this line.
A JUDGE WITHOUT POLICIES
"The judicial recall is well within reason as to the moral and constitutional right. It will have to be admitted that there is a vast difference between the executive and judiciary. A judge does not exercise his own personality in the cases that are brought before him, he is bound by the law. An executive may use his own judgment. A judge is not supposed to have any policies of his own.
"I believe in the recall of judges by the amendment of the constitution so as not to violate the fourteenth amendment which contains the clause in regard to life, liberty and property. It is an uncharistic dangerous features but it is not an archaic. It is entirely consistent with our opinion of democracy."
WORKS FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD
Colonel MacChessmey is Judge Advocate of Illinois. He has been especially active in promoting the organization of the American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology of which he has been president for the past year, and is recognized by the lawyer's association of the Bar Association on one of the leaders in the movement to secure improvement in all matters affecting the public good.
Otto Dixon of Mound Valley, a sophomore in the College, was pledged Alpha Sigma yesterday. Alpha Sigma is the pledge society of Nu Sigma Nu which takes in only students of the med school after they have had two years in the College.
SIGMA XI PLEDGES
TWENTY NEW MEMBERS
Faculty, Graduates and Students Among Honorary Scientists
Twenty members of Sigma Xi, the honorary scientific fraternity were announced today. These include members of the faculty, graduates and seniors in line.
Faculty, Dr. Edna D. Day, and Dr.
E. J. Curran.
Graduates, Theodore H. Aschmann,
Horace Gunthorp, Watson Campbell,
I. W. Humphery, H. B. Hungerford.
Seniors, Ray M. Smith, Guy S.
Smith, Edmond O. Rhodes, Regina
Woodruff, Edwin C. Schmidt, Bert E.
Dodge, Herbert L. Wilson, Inez Moris
Bernice M. Ruhlandt, Alfred P. Krieger,
C. E. Hanson, Gilbert O. Bragg
and V. W. Miller.
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MOUNT KANSAS BIRDS
FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The instructors in onethology at the museum have a small case made in which are mounted five of the native birds of Kansan. This is for use in the nature studies in the public schools. Miss Briggs of this department talked yesterday on the habits and life of these birds, to one of the classes of Central school and to another class today.
Otto Souders of the law firm of Souders & Souders of Wichita was visiting the University yesterday. These men are both former students of the University.
EVEN IN GERMANY
SUSIE IS KNOWN
Psychology Pups' Fame Has Spread Across the Atlantic to Europe
It has just been found that the influence of the University Daily Kansas, has not only spread over the United States, but has even penetrated into Europe.
Last week, Prof. E. F. Engel, received a newspaper article, from a friend of his, clipped from the "Frankfurter General-Anzeiger," of April, 23, 1912. The article read as follows, under the head of "An Apriliflook Joke."
"What newspapers on the other side of the great pond, sometimes venture to offer their readers, is shown by a notice which has appeared, from a New York paper in the London Standard. From that report, the University of Kansas is said to have regularly enrolled three dogs which together with a maltese cat and a young bull-dog, have been given over to the special tutelage of Prof. F. C. Dockery.
The practical instruction is to reveal how far the limits of perception and mentality of smaller animals extend. In the report, is reported seriously, 'we will extend the experiment through several weeks', explained Professor Dockery, 'and hope thereby to establish, finally, whether an enlargement of our powers of thought and discrimination to make an enlargement and development of their intellectual possibilities, possible.'
WOMEN WILL EDIT THE JOURNAL-WORLD
Work Will Be Under the Direction of the Equal Suffrage League
A Woman's Edition of the Lawrence Journal-World will appear Saturday, May 25. The editorial staff will be made up of members of the Douglas CountyEqual Franchise League, assisted by girls from the University, members of the College Equal Suffrage League.
The committee in charge of the work has for chairman Mrs. Frederick Cowper, wife of Professor Cowper of the Department of Romance languages. Miss Rose Morgan, of the department of English, and and Miss Emma Palmer, a K. U., graduate, are members of the committee.
Important Meeting of Black Helmets A meeting of the Black Helmets will be held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at the Phi Gam house. This is the most important meeting of the year and it is necessary that every member attend.
Florence Payne, president of the CollegeEqual Suffrage League and Helen Rose, treasurer, will be responsible for the University news for the day.
"We will have contributions from representative women of Lawrence," said Mrs. Cowper, who is corresponding secretary of the league, and chairman of the state press committee. "Our object is to bring attention to the work of the Equal Franchise League, and to interest women in politics."
Mrs. J. E. War, ex '11, of Paola, is visiting Bertha Dack at the Kappa house.
FOR TRAINING OF HEALTH OFFICERS
Three Noted Specialists Will Lecture in the Summer Session
COURSE IS FREE TO KANSANS
Dr. Crumbine Emphasizes, Need o Training Along Lines of Sanitary Procedure
Three specialists of national reputation will deliver lectures and perform laboratory experiments at the second annual summer school for physicians and health officers at the University, June 10 to 15 inclusive. They are Surgeons Allen J. McLaughlin and W. Forrest K. Fowler, both from Marine Hospital service, and Dr. Thos. R, Crowder, Sanitarian of the Pullman Co., Chicago.
Dr. McLaughlin is an authority on water-borne diseases, including typhoid, cholera, and dysentery; Dr. Frost on spinal meningitis, and Dr. Crowder on ventilation and public sanitation. Accompanying their lectures will be demonstration of the use of injection by various men of the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
"Efficient health officers must be trained men along the modern lines of sanitary procedure," said Dr. Crumbine, dean of the School of Medicine. "A most skillful physician and surgeon may make a mighty poor health officer. The business of sanitarian is a profession in itself, and high efficiency in its operation will be expected unless we have men specially trained in public health matters."
The course is open to all health officers and physicians and medical students in the state of Kansas and is free.
Four other leading universities have taken up summer training for health officers since the University of Kansas announced this work two years ago.
"Dope" Staged Again
The Senior Flay, "Dope," was again successfully staged at the Bowersock Theater last night. An appreciative audience enjoyed the jokes and local hits as much, if not more than at the first performance. The 1912 Jay-hawkers were on sale and a large number were disposed of.
A. I. M. E. MEET AND
ELECT NEW OFFICERS
The Kansas University branch of the American Institute of Mining Engineers held their election yesterday. This organization is composed of all the Juniors and Seniors of the Mining School.
The Weather.
Ralph N. Hoffman was chosen president; O. A. Dingman, vice-president, and Glen L. Allen secretary and treasurer.
"Yes," yelled Thermo as he feverishly tugged at his aeroplane, "and I'm going up."
"Tell the young women to press their white dresses," said Baro this morning. "Tomorrow will be fair."
"Yes," yelled Thermo as he feveriously tugged at his aero
APPROVE PLAN OF LECTURE CIRCUIT
In the opening round of the Missouri Valley tennis tournament, the University of Kansas team lost to Missouri 6-4, 2- Burnett represented the Jayhawkers in this round. Washington University of St. Louis took the lead in the torment with a team score of 2.
Regents Endorse Plan Formulated by Department of Mining Engineering
In the first round which counts a score of 1 for each winning team, Brodix, of Washington, won from Jackson, of Drake, 6-2, 6-3; Adkins, of Washington, won from Nicholson, of Drake, 6-2, 6-2; Cane, of Ames, won from Chang, of Missouri, won from 7-5, and Chicago, of Missouri, won from Barnett, of Kansas, 6-4, 6-2.
LECTURER FROM EACH SCHOOL
The teams scores are: Washington, 2;
Missouri, 1; Ames, 1; Drake, 0; Kansas,
0.
n Opening Round of M.V.Tournament. Burnett Drops to Missouri 6-4, 6-2
Missouri, Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin
KANSAS LOSES SINGLES PHARMACISTS TO MEET
Represented—Professor Young is Corresponding With Others.
The Board of Regents, yesterday, approved the plan suggested by the Department of Mining Engineering for a lecture curcuit to be formed of the mining departments of Missouri, Iowa, and Wisconsin State Universities.
Each school will furnish a lecturer who will deliver a series of lectures at each of the other institutions. Prof. G. M. Young is corresponding with the faculties of other schools and no doubt more universities will join the circuit.
GYM CLASSES WILL UNDERGO QUIZZES
SENIOR CLASS VOTES
TO AWARD NUMERALS
A new, system of examination is being talked of in the gymnasium classes this or next term. Until this year little or no examination has been given to classes. Several written quizzes have now been given.
The system talked of for next year is one that will compel the student to pass the work in his freshman year before he can go on and take the sophomore gym. If he does not pass the quiz he will have to take the years work over. However a man cannot take the quiz instead of taking the work. The usual time will have to be put in in the gym class.
Professor Hoad Returns.
to levy an assessment of 50 cents each on the class to cover the expenses for the farce, class-day and to make up the deficit of the social committee. This assessment is to be collected and will have to be paid before the invitations and the caps and roams are distributed.
Prof. W. C. Hoad has returned from a trip to the University of Michigan where he was called in consultation over a new course in Sanitary Engineering, which is to be established there.
It was also voted to award class numerals for football and track to men who will be recommended by the coaches.
At the meeting of the senior class at 12:15 today in chapel it was voted
The Oread is Coming.
The Oread Magazine will appear next Thursday and Friday. Editor Davidson says a feature of this number is a football story by Earl Ammons.
Sigma Chi will give a dance at their chapter house Saturday evening, May 18.
James Nutter, '10, now of the Kansas City Star was in Lawrence last night to see the senior play.
Two Seniors Will Read Papers at Kansas Pharmaceutical Association Meeting
The annual meeting of the Kansas Pharmaceutical Association will convene in Atchison next Tuesday, May 21, and will continue its sessions until Thursday evening of next week. Dean Sayre gave out the report that many seniors from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy are intending to be present and that two seniors will read papers before the association. Adray Purcell will read a paper on "Hydrogen Peroxide," and LeRoy Metz on "Medicinal Salt of Ferrous Carbonate."
The State Board of Pharmacy will also meet in Aitchison next week. William Dick, '88, of Lawrence, is a member of the board and will represent Lawrence at the meeting.
PROFESSOR CADY WILL
LECTURE IN NEBRASKA
Prof. H. P. Cady, of the Department of Chemistry leaves Saturday morning for Peru, Neb. He will deliver a lecture upon Liquid Air before the State Normal at that place. This is the first time Professor Cady has ever given the lecture outside of the state. On the Saturday following, Professor Cady goes to Lebo, to give the same lecture.
Mr. Gilbert Frith will leave tonight for Wichita where he will spend Saturday. Mr. Frith expects to enter the lumber business in Wichita this summer.
PROFESSOR JOHNSON REMEMBERS JOHNSON
University Man Was Class mate of the Author of "Stover at Yale"
Prof. W. A. Johnson of the department of English at the University, was a classmate of Owen Johnson, author of "Stover at Yale," and has many interesting stories concerning their college life.
Even while in college, Owen John son was unpopular and had enemies o account of his war on sophomore soci and the general social system a Yale.
According to Professor Johnson,
Owen Johnson was what we here in
Kansas would call a "queen" and
spread of his time in the company
As Professor Johnson remembers him, the author of "Stover" was not much of a student. "I doubt very much whether Owen when a student could have asked the questions propounded in "Stover at Yale," much less answer them, remarked Professor Johnson, drily.
Kenith Dodderidge, of the Wichita high school, is visiting at the Alpha Tau house. He is here to attend the invitation meet tomorrow.
Many of the characters in "Stover at Yale" were personal friends of Professor Johnson and he had a part in many of the incidents described.
W. I. Biddle, postmaster of Leaenworth, visited his son Humphry. Biddle yesterday at the Sig Alph house.
REGENTS COMPLIMENT THE CAFETERIA COOKS
Are Loud in Praises of Lunch That Was Served to Them Yesterday
Yesterday the regents of the University enjoyed the informality of a cafeteria lunch with students. Although those who came after the party fared badly, the Regents sat down to a well filled board and after the meal highly complimented the
the meal highly complimented the cafeteria.
"Well I must go tell the girls what good cooks they are," said William Allen White after he had tried everything on the menu. After telling each one of the girls how he had enjoyed his lunch Mr. White asked for Miss Day and said he wanted to tell her how good things were.
The regents who launched at the cafeteria yesterday were: Wm. Alien White, Leo S. Cambern, Charles F. McKinley, A Kimball, and Rodney N. AlEllwart.
FRAIRS CHOOSE THIRTEEN
Dan Hazen, Chas, Greeneeles, Lawrence Kinnear, Bear Beamer, Caras, Strickland, Harvey Phillips, Rock Stockton, John Musselman, Lester L. Smith, John S. Butler, James Leighid, Wine Wayng and Arthur Perry.
Honorary Junior Society Announce Pledges in Chapel This Morning.
Election to the Friars, a junior society was announced in chapel this morning. The following make up the list:
Miss Tess Critchfield is visiting at the Pi Phi house.
STUDY PROBLEMS OF CRIMINOLOGY
First Kansas Institute Is in Session at Kansas University
JUDGE MacCHESNEYS ADDRESS
Presented "A Progressive Program of Criminal Reform," at Afternoon Session
The first session of the Kansas Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology opened at the University today. An informal reception was given the visiting lawyers and criminologists in Green hall this morning when they came up the hill, and final arrangements for the two days session was then completed.
The first regular session of the Institute convened at 1:45 this afternoon and was presided over by Judge C. A. Smart of Ottawa. The members listened to "A Progressive Program of Criminal Reform" by Nathan William MacChesney of Chicago, expresident of the American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology. Justice Rosseau A. Burch of the Kansas supreme court, also made an address.
Tonight, at 8 o'clock, committee meetings in Fraser hall.
The reminder of the program follows:
Saturday morning, 9 o'clock, committee meetings in Green hall.
Saturday morning, 10 o'clock, general meeting at the Institute, Green hall lecture room.
A dinner will be served to the members of the Institute at noon by the department of home economies.
The visitors who have registered for the institute are: O. S. Morrow, Topeka, Charles E. Hill, Emporia, A. Riggs, Lawrence, S. T. Gillispie, Lawrence, S. H. Allen, Topeka, H. W. Charles, Topeka, J. R. Sanders, Wichita, J. W. Parker, Olathe, Dr. T. C. Biddle, Topeka, Mrs. Eustace H. Brown, Olathe, Malcom McNaughton, '06, Leavenworth, R. T. Brock, Salina, M. A. Gorrill, Lawrence, R. F. Rice, Lawrence, L. L. Ula, Asosatowite, W. B. Hall, Kansas City, J. K. Coding, Lansing, M. F. Armine, Hutchinson, F. P. Smith, Lawrence.
OLD GRAD VISITS WITH DEAN SAYRE
C. S. Overman, of San Francisco,
a graduate from the School of Pharmacy in '07, called on Dean Sayre yesterday.
Mr. Overman is a hospital steward employed in the United States Naval service at San Francisco and has been granted a four months leave of absence. Mr. Overman gets over $100 a month and says that there are many opportunities for Kansas University graduates in the stations of the United States naval service.
DELAYED CONCERT ON CAMPUS TONIGHT
Band Will Give Excellent Program Beginning at 7:30 O'clock
The enforced postponement of the outdoor band concert has given Mr. McCanes time to get the band into a little better shape and learn a few new pieces which will be included in the concert to be given tonight at 7:30. The band will play on the museum steps.
The program follows:
Medley Overture, Summer Days
...Feist
Mazurtta, La Czarina
...Ganne
Piccolo Solo, Warbler's Sere-
nade. ...Perry
Overture, Lu Lac des Fees..Auber
Waltzes, Flight of Fancy
Revere, Traumier. ...Schumann
Selection, Popular Hits..Rossiter