UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
OFFICIAL STUDENT PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOLUME XXXVI
Z-229
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1938
NUMBER 57
Brandon Guilty In Kelly Slaying
Band Closes Stirring Concert With Overture
★Combines All Facilities To Climax Fall Concert; Trumpet Trio Receives Acclaim
All of the noise-making facilities of the Campus were put to use last night in the final selection of the University Band's fall concert in Hoch auditorium. Guns, bells, drums, tambourines, the band itself, and the huge auditorium organ combined to make the "Overture 1812" (Teachawkky) sufficiently stirring to wake up the most bored concert attendant.
By Ken Postlethwaite
Stars of the concert were the Jahayk Trumpeteers: Robert Boyle, fa 39, Leo Horacek, fa 41, Louis Maser, fa 39, who played "Triumvirate" (Williams). The three boys were forced to stand and bow three times while the audience applauded their number. It is worth mentioning here, perhaps, that out of 31 numbers written for cornet trios, the Trumpeteers have memorized 25 of them.
Trio Stands Out
The trio stood out in one other number "March of the Steel Men" (Belsterling-Alford), this time aided by one other trumpet and four trombones. They played the fanfare which was used frequently on football field this year and what was taken from the "Steel Man".
Our favorite number of the evening was "Midnight Sun Overture" (Yeder), which, though simple, had a catchy tune and was played in a manner that *appealed to us*. Jack Dalby, fn. 428, deserves credit for the baritone solo part he played in the selection. Preceding this number was another overture, "Overture Militaire" (Haydn-Skorniks). Although doubled more than the offbeat of the album "Midnight Sun" and seemed to suffer from that common malady that attacks all numbers written around a collection of any one composer's themes.
Clarinets Don't Falter
"Flight of the Bumble Bee" (Rimsky-Karsakov) showed off the excellent clarinet section of the band. They navigated the entire difficult course.
The audience applauded loudly for "Star Dust" conducted by Lynn Hacker, assistant director of the band. The introduction of a fairly popular piece such as this is something new in the band world, but the arrangement of the number is such that it certainly deserves a place on any good band's repute. Harpsist Assists Band
Mention should be made of Elizabeth Searle which assisted the band at her harp and of Gerald Cole who organized an orgard during the '182 Overture."
Mention also should be made of the fact that the band was applauded so long and so well at the end of the concert, to give an encore. This is the first we ever have seen a Campus organization so encouraged. They played
the "Aima Mater" as their encore.
More than a score of high school bands were represented in the crowd of 250 students attending the check. The event was not complete, but among the bands represented were: Toperka High, Seaman High, Topeka; Atchison; Hiwatna; Bonner Springs; Washington Rural of Bethel; Ottawa; Chanute; Manhattan; Yates Center; Burlington; Shawnee Mission; Vinland; Oksalaska; Leavenworth; Central High of Kansas City, Mo.; Lawrence; and several small groups from other Kansas City high schools; Humboldt, Neb.; Excelstar
schools; Humboldt, Neb.; Excelisor Springs, Mo.; and Cameron, Mo.
rlying Club Will Hear Bill Ashcraft Tonight
The University Flying Club will meet at 7:30 tonight in room 116 Marvin hall. Bill Ashurst, 4:45, will give government aircraft regulations.
Will Be Married
Fred Pralle, 38, Kansas' all-american basketball guard last year, who will be married on Christmas eve to Miss Felice Dahlberg. The Delta Praile is a member of the Delta Tan Delta fraternity.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates Seven
Phi Beta Kappa, national honorary society, initiated its new members in the Pine room at the Meeting Hall, holding yesterday afternoon at 4:30.
The meeting opened with a social half hour, followed by the initiation and business meeting. A paper, entitled "The Numbering of the Elements," was read by A. W. Davidson, professor of chemistry.
The initiation was for those members who were elected last month at the annual fall election. They were: Philomene Bourassa, Jona Littner, Paul Moritz Elizaveta Paynay, John R. Smith, Seth Smith, Earl Sturkenbruck—all seniors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Wallace Lee To Discuss Subsurface Formation
Wallace Lee, of the United States Geological Survey, will address the members of Sigma Gamma Epsilon on "The Problems of the Missile Defense," in a surface of Kansas" at 4:30 this afternoon in the main lecture room of Haworth hall. The meeting will be open to the public. Sigma Gamma Epsilon is a professional fraternity for students majoring in engineering, metallurgy, economics, petroleum engineering, and geography.
Dean Stouffer Will Speak To Student Writers
E. B. Stouffer, dean of the Graduate School, will attend at a meeting of the Student Correspondent room 102, Journalism building.
Valuable news tips will be give and an important announcement will be made at the meeting.
Dating Is Topic Of Y.M.-Y.W. Group
"Dating; Liability or Asset?" That is the question which will be discussed by Betty Banny, c39, at the Y.M.C.A. -Y.W.C.A. Personal Relations commission meeting this evening at 7:15 in Henley house.
This discussion will follow a super meeting sponsored by the W. S. G. A., Y.W.C.A., and Y.M.C.A. at 530 in Henley house. Betty Boddington, c40, will have charge of the supper, for which he will spend 10 to 16 cents. The program will be directed by Virginia Kruger, cunel, and Kernit Franks. c40
Although the two meetings are not joint meetings Elen Payne, Y.W.C.A. secretary, said that anyone who wants to be invited to hear the discussion.
WEATHER
Kansas; Fair Tuesday and Wednesday, warmer in eastern portions. Colder in extreme west portion and cooler in extreme east portion Wednesday.
Jury Returns Verdict of Manslaughter
★Negro's Sentence May Be 21 Years For Fatal Beating of Student Last Year
A district court jury in Topeka yesterday afternoon returned a verdict of first degree manslaughter against Frank Brandon. Topeka Negro, charged with administering a fatal beating to Russell M. Kelly, 21-year-old University student, late in September of last year. The verdict carries a possible sentence of five to 21 years.
Brandon's attorneys, Charles Rooney and Elisa Scott, made their final plea to the jury yesterday morning. At 2 p.m., the case was turned over to the jury. After an hour's deliberation, the jury filed back into the courtroom and the foreman announced the date of the guilty city of first degree manslaughter. The convicted man's bail was set at $7,500.
Attorneys for the defense gave indication that a motion for a retrial of the case would be filed in the near future.
Kelly, who was a senior in the School of Engineering, was brutally beaten following a collision east of Topeka in September, 1937. He was at first not believed to be seriously injured but entered the Watkins Memorial hospital two days later for stabbing. He was steadily worse and in spite of two blood transfusions he died a week after the accident.
During the trial, Miss Lela Edlin, who accompanied Kelly the night of the accident, identified Brandon as the man who struck her fiance and kicked him in the face as he lay on the ground. Brandon admitted that he was in a fight following a collision the same evening, but contended that Kelly was not the man whom he struck. He also denied kicking the motorist and threatening his companion.
Independents Plan Christmas Party
Representatives of the Independent Student Associations met last night to complete plans for a Christmas party to be held in the Memorial Union building Friday evening.
A last minute punch with ticket sales was planned for a delegation of the I. S. A. is depending upon the returns from the dance to enable participation in a meeting at Purdue University Greencastle, Dec. 16, and 17.
Petitions asking for the dismissal of Ad Lindsey as head football coach and requesting the hiring of Gwinn Henry as athletic director and football coach are being passed among the students. These petitions were started Sunday and will be given to the Athletic Board before its meeting with the committee from the Board of Regents Wednesday.
A discussion on "Neutrality" will be led by Richard MacCann, c40, at the meeting of the Current Action commission of the Y.W.C.A. and M.Y.C.A. at 4:30 tomorrow in Henley house.
"Attendance last night indicates that there is an increasing interest in the activities of the Independent organization, which should continue due to the coming National convention of unaffiliated students to be held at the University in March," Susan Maloney, c38, president of the local organization remarked after the meeting.
'Neutrality' Will Be Topic
DALADIER WON'T BUDGE
DISTRIBUTE PETITIONS
Lawson Praises His Mother's Daily Practice of Religion
Making the religious principles of his mother's life the theme of his talk, Paul B. Lawson, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, spoke before the Wednesay Foundation Sunday evening. Dean Lawson incidents in patients at his mother, a missionary who died recently.
"She never strolled, she walked
She covered territory. She became
a doctor because the natives needed
medical care. She did not anything by halves and she expected a person to do the 'very best with his ability, regardless of the ranking o others around him.
"My mother was not a perfect mother nor did she profess to be," began Dean Lawn, "but the little things, minor faults have faded and I see her life made up of the finer things that I now can fully appreciate."
Subtleties of Splice
Slipped to Students
By Shyster Skipper
Declaring that energetic daily living is one of the valuable ideals of successful life, Dean Lawson gave his mother a mission in India.
"I have a little story to tell you; it will get out anyway, so I might as well tell you now. I was married yesterday." Thus Frederick J. Morale, dean of the School of Law, calmly closed his 9:30 securities class yesterday, leaving this group of senior law students at first speechless, then loudly applauding.
After, the hard shaking and con-
gratulations were over, the senior
law class, of whom approximately
one-fourth are themselves married,
learned of the marriage of E. Jeanne
McRae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
F. L. McRae, Carthage, Mo., to
Fredrick J. Moreau.
The couple were married in Carthage by the Rev. Dr. George
Mice. Moreau has attended Ozark Wesleyan college at Carthage, the University of Missouri, and the University of Kansas City.
Theta Epsilon To Be Host To Religious Sororities
Before coming to the University 10 years ago as a member of the law faculty, Dean Moreau taught two years in the University of Idaho. He attended the University of Wisconsin and Columbia University in New York, and practiced for three years in Madison, Wis.
JEAN FREDERICK J. MOREAU
B. Norton, colonial of the Episcopa church. They are at home in Law rence at 1026 Colonial court.
Theta Epsilon, Baptist sorority will be host to the inter-church sorority banquet in the banquet room of the Memorial Union building this evening at 6 o'clock. H. E Chandler, associate professor in the School of Education will be the speaker.
Members of Phi Chi Delta, Pressbyterian sorority; Theta Epsilon Baptist; Kappa Beta, Christian; Sigma Gta Chi, Congregational; and Kappa Phi, Methodist, have been invited to attend. Tickets may be purchased from the different organization heads.
"She did not believe in socia rank. After spending an afternoon in a mud hut with the lowest outcast she would dress and go to dinat out the rajah's showing partiality for the outcast not in prince.
"Books were as necessary for her air. For weeks she would average reading a book a night. Her alert interest in all phases of living medicine, science, politics, and people, black or white, rich or poor made her rich personality cherished by her children."
Speaking of religion, Dean Lawson said, "Religion makes you do a better job of daily living whether you are clerking, studying, teaching, keeping house, or digging ditches."
'Hay Fever' Opens Tonight
*Noel Coward's Comedy This Season's Second Production
A family of irrational individuals will run loose on the stage of Fraser theater tonight when the University Dramatic Club presents its second production of the season Noel Coward's lively and entertaining comedy, "Hay Fever."
The cast, under the direction of Prof. Allen Crafton of the department of speech and dramatic art was chosen after exacting tests and auditions, and each member of the group is admirably fitted for his part.
Lucie Wagner, gr, will portray Judith Bliss, the mother of the family, who was formerly an actress and to whom life is and always will be a play. Marvin M. Moon, c'unel will be Dr. Bliss Davis, the husband and father, a temperamental novelist who is given over to all the antics that are peculiar to some members of his calling. Mary Medley, with ill-mannered and ill-mannered, but almost normal, daughter, while Bob Rodeb, c30, is Simon, the handsome, but equally ill-mannered son.
In the play, each member of the family one week announces that he is bringing a guest for a few days. The situations that arise as a result of this get-together give ample opportunity for each member of the family to give vent to his emotional reactions.
The play opens this evening, and will be given each night through Friday. Ticket sales are unusually brisk at the office in the basement of Green hall. Student activity tickets admit, and seats may be reserved at Green hall, or by calling KU-174.
Football Squad Is Feted At Rotarian Luncheon
Mu Phi Epsilon Presents Vespers
Paris, Dec. 5.—(UP)—Premier Edouard Daladier replied to Italy today with a statement that France will "enforce respect with all our means" for her colonial possessions and then turned to arrangements for signing an anti-war pact with Nazi Germany, ally of Italy.
"The Heavenly Noel" (Margaret Lang) sang by Maxine Roche, rge and the Mu Phi Epsilon chorus under the direction of Miss Irene Peabody, associate professor of voice. concert Series in Hebb auditorium.
Daladier followed the
essary, to keep her empire
intact by summoning his permanent
defense committee into
session to study the new arms
speed-up program.
This diplomatic assurance coincided with dispatches from Berlin indicating that Germany also was withholding all official and press comment on the Italo-French rift, regarding Italy's demand for French controlled Tunis, Corsica, Nice, and Savoy to be "ill timed," in view of efforts towards a four power plan for European appeasement.
Dalalier decided to go ahead without delay in the formal signing of the anti-war agreement after being assured through diplomatic channels that Hitler is not support-able and does not aspirate in the Mediterranean.
The 1838 Jayhawker football squad dined yesterday noon at the Hotel Eldridge as guests at the annual Rotary Club伞噩.
the premier and war minister,
courtship friendship at one end of the
Rome-Berlin axis and warning the
other against designs on French
territories, summoned his cabinet
to meet at 10 a.m., almost the hour
of German Minister Minister Joachim
Jochschreiber's arrival in Paris.
At 3.30 p.m. Tuesday Ribbentrop
and French Foreign Minister
George Bonnet will sign a joint
"no more war" declaration patterned
after the one which Chancellor
Adolph Hilleer and British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain drew up at Munich Sent. 30.
An organ prelude from Bach "Fantasia in C Minor" played by Janavie Fink, c 39, opened the vespers. This was followed by "Trio in E Flat Major, Scherzo-Allegro (Brahms) in an arrangement for cello, violin, and piano. Olag Etter, violist, faspiol, and Rita Gunusallau, fa 39, cellist were accompanied in this number by Ruth Orcutt, associate professor of piano Elizabeth Scarle, fa 39), played the cello (Olla Gunusallau). Miss Rose唱 the immortal "Ave Marie" from Verdis "Ottel," following this with "Sometimes" (Walter).
Alice Russell, fa39, and Joye Vetter, fa39, played two numbers arranged for two planes. The first plane shot "B" and second "S'renade" (Goldmark).
Daladier followed his warning that France will fight, if nec-
The usual custom of electing an honorary captain at this time was dispensed with, as Gwinn Henry, director of athletics and Coach Lindsey announced that the athletic board had not passed on letters to be given, therefore a vote could not be taken on the captaincy.
★Premier Replies Sternly to Italian Colonial Demands; Says France Will Fight To Preserve Her Empire; Move Seen As Friendly Gesture Toward Chancellor Adolph Hitler
Coach Ad Lindsey, in a brief talk, complimented his protéges for their fine co-operation, hard work, and spirit displayed in the season just closed. He also three remarks at his critics who, he said, disturb morale and spread dissension between coach and players.
Walter Keeler, president of the Rotary, presided at the luncheon, and introduced Dr. A. S. Anderson.
Jayhawk team physician, as master of ceremonies for the football program. Members of the athletic staff were introduced by Henry, and Coach Lindsay introduced members of the squad.
Henry, in his few remarks, stressed the importance of athletics giving most of their attention to the physical primary purpose in attending school.
rathp Conger, freshman coach,
made a few remarks concerning his
freshman squad. He said that he be-
lieve this year's freshman team
contained as many stars as last year's
squad and that there are fine
prospective linemen as well as backs
who should bolster the Jayhawker
forward wall next year. He added that
how well these boys live up to
the promise depends entirely upon
how they perform in the future.
Susan D. Alford Dies Sunday
★Member of University's First Class Wrote Of Early Days Here
Mrs. Susan D. Allard, a member of her first class of the University, died unday afternoon at the home of a friend. W. H. Belden of St. Mochit, Mich.
A writer of some note, Mrs. Aldrift has recorded many of her experiences of pioneer days in Lawrence and New York in magazine and newspaper articles.
One of 55 students, she enrolled at the University Sept. 15, 1866. Later she described the experience in this 'aushion':
Her Hopes Were High
"On that morning I went out early into the dewy pasture to catch my pony for the three-mile ride into my town. These rides were my delight. The most expensive car could not have given me more pleasure than did Neeo, my pony, named Neosho or his birthplace.
"It was a bright and beautiful morning with a hint of autumn coolness in the air, on this natal day of Kansas university. No one, I am sure, ever climbed Mt. Oread with higher hopes than were mine on that September morning. I had long envied my cousins in the East who were enclaves in Kansas and Dartmouth colleges. Now these privileges were to be mine! The blood of book-loving ancestors was fairly singing in my veins."
The old iliac hedge that grew for many years east of Fraser hall was started from a bundle of cuttings from the farm of Mrs. Allford's father. Also on this farm, the famous rock chalk yell was composed. Mrs. Alford described its origin as follows:
Rock Chalk Composed
"My father was an honorary member of the science club of K. U, and at least once every summer entertained the club at his farm. Or one such occasion the K. U, yell originated.
"There was a pile of chalk rocks and other geological specimens in front of the house. I think it was Professor Bailey who began with rock chalk. One more one added Jayhawk and the jolly crowd of students made up the yell, not expect-
Mrs. Aldford was the mother of six graduates of the University. A bronze plaque is placed on the wall of the main lounge of the Memorial Union building in memory of one son, Lieut. Alfred C. Aldorf, who was killed in the Spanish-American war.
Funeral services will be held at the Funk chapel tomorrow afternoon at ? o'clock.
Christmas Program Given At Westminster Hall
Charles Yeomans, b40, directed the Christmas program, "Let There be Light," given at Westminster hall, Sunday evening.
Others taking part were Don Myers, cys; Margaret Jane Gray, mrs; Ann Burton, br; Amanda Bandy, gr; Wilesta Nichols, c'uncel; and Ehylene Burns, fa'40.
Team Guests of Varsity Theater
team Guests of Varsity Theater Kansas basketball players were guests of the Varsity theater at the presentation of "Campus Confessions" last night. Hank Lauziett, former star basketball player of Stanford, plays the lead in the show, which is the first campus movie to feature basketball rather than football.