UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
Sigma Xi To Honor 'Old Timers'
Members To Reminisce
Of Last Four Decades
At Society Meeting
Thursday Night
Guests of honor at a meeting of Sigma Xi, honorary scientific society, Thursday night in the ballroom in the Memorial Union building, will be Prof. W. C. Stevens of the botany department; Prof. M. E Rise, associate professor of physics; Dr. F. B. Dains, of the chemistry department; and Dr. H. P. Cady professor of chemistry.
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These men have been members of the University of Kansas chapter of Stigma Xi for more than forty years and have led this last four decades at the University.
the University of Kansas chapter of Sigma Xi was organized in May 1890. None of the original members is living. Professor Stevens was born in 1873, and he attended at the first meeting after its organization. Professor Rice has been a member for 45 years, Dr. Dainas for 43 years, and Dr. Cady for 41 years.
Cady Carries on Research Work
Professor Stevens has served on the faculty of the University for 48 years. He was chairman of the department of botany from its beginning until 1931. He received his B.S. degree from the University of Kansas in 1885, and his M.S. degree here in 1893. From 1889 to 1902 he was assistant professor of botany here, and soon made associate professor, a position which he held until 1899, when he was made professor of botany.
Dr. Cady obtained his A.B. degree from the University of Kansas in 1897. He spent the next two years at Cornell University doing graduate work, later returning to Kansas for his Ph.D. degree which he received in 1903. In 1889 he became assistant professor in chemistry at the University. In 1905 he was raised to the position of associate professor and in 1911 he was made a professor of chemistry.
Aside from his duties as professor of chemistry, Dr. Cady has been actively engaged in independent research work. During the course of his training chemical engineer to the United States bureau of mines.
Dains Taught in Berlin
Professor Rice received his B.S. degree from the University of Kansas in 1891 and his M.S. degree in 1893. He was an instructor in mathematics and physics from 1892 until 1906 when he became an associate professor in the department of physics.
Dr. Dains was graduated from Wesleyan University, in Connecticut, in 1890. He received his M.S. degree from the same school in 1891. He was assistant professor at the University of Kansas during the year 1893-94. In 1898 he was his Ph.D. at the University of Chicago. In 1901-02 he went abroad and was an instructor in the University of Berlin and at Freiburg. In 1911 Dr. Dains returned here as professor of chemistry.
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Mary Noel, chorine in "Swing Swing," has given permission to have her first 19 years reviewed in her column. What brought it all on was a pair of shorts which she wears for a dancing costume. They are rich black velvet and are zipped directly up behind with a bright metal
Since last date, Hitler has adden the goose-step to the Viennese waltz. "Flash" Mooris is, according to reports, getting a real boom for Most Fascinating He. His manager, Drew McLaughlin, says that the slogan, "Try the Morris Plan," is really bringing in the votes. . Have you ever watched Nairoel powder her nose without a powder puff or powder? . Shirley Smith showed up among friends 'tother day with matches in her purse. A first time for everything. . We wonder if the Laws carried out their threat to stag at their dance until intermission, then round up a bevy of waitresses and carry on? . . .
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Y.W.C.A. Cabinet Announced
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, SUNDAY, MARCH 13 1920
Edna Parks, president of the Y.W. CA., has announced the members of the cabinet for 1938. The following have been selected: Elizabeth Barclay, *c*;unc1; Dorothy Blue, *f*, 39; Betty Jane Bodington, *c*; 40; Evelyn Brubaker, *c*; 39; Mary Lou Borders, *f*, 39; Margaret Louise Garrett, *c*; 39; Margaret June Gray, *c*; 41; Mary Marquette Maye, *c*; 40; Eliza Meek, *c*; 41; Alice Neal, *c*; Maria Piercey, *c*; 40; Martha Pinne, *c*; 39; Harriet Steven, *c*; 40; Marjorie Wiley, *c*; 41; Velma Wilson, *c*; and Jeanne Youngman, *c*.
Y. W.C.A. commission heads will be decided on at the spring retreat.
Take Office Wednesday
W.S.G.A. Will Install
Officers After Forma
Dinner
The winning candidates in the W.S.G.A. election will be formally installed in office at the installation services Wednesday evening at Evans' Hearth following a formal dinner at 6 o'clock. The retiring members of the council and the council's advisers will be present as the services as well as the new y-lected members.
Two of the newly-elected officers who will serve on the new council were on the old council also. Gevene Landrith, c'29, victorious presidential candidate is retiring treasurer of this year's council, and Joyce Vetter, fa'39, new senior vicepresident, held the position of vicepresident of the junior class on the vetring council.
Ruth Spencer, representative of Miller hall the past year, will serve in the new body as sophomore vice-president. He will be a member of the council this year.
The following new officers will take office: Gevere Landrith, c'39; president; Mary Lou Borders, fa'39; vice-president; Robert Cook, fa'39; secretary; Velma Wilson, c'40; treasurer; Delos Woods, c'40; point-system manager Lela Roso, c'40; college representative; Lucile McVey, fa'40; Fine Arts representative; Joyette Voyer, fa'40; senior vice-president; Mary Virginia Stauffer, fa'39; senior secretary Elmer Olsen, fa'39; vice-president; Betty McVey c'unel; junior secretary; Ruth Spencer, c'41; sophomore vice-president; and O'Theen Tuff, c'41; sophomore secretary.
Miss Elizabeth Meguiar, adviser of women, Miss Beulah Morrison, professor of psychology, and Miss Else NewenSchwander, professor of romance languages, are the advisers of the W.S.G.A. council.
Two University students, Hortense Harris, c'41, and Elhors Ha'f, fa'41, were among the ten persons accorded honors in the annual young music talent audition held Friday afternoon in Frank Strong hall. Competition was open to students of any grade level, since awards were granted on the basis of number of years of music study.
Those winning certificates a nd cash prizes were:
Second year: a certificate of progress and $S to Hortense Harris of Ottawa, in voice, and to Cleis Armour, of Ft. Scott, in violin.
First year; a certificate of merit a nd $ 15 to Virginia Gus, soprano from Olathe, and Batrice Billingsley, violinist from Ottawa.
Fourth year: a certificate of achievement and $5 award to Elora Hilst, fa'14, of Preston, in piano lessons. She is also at De stolwinska, Ft. Scott
Miss Hilst and Miss Harris are students from the studios of Miss Ruth Orcutt and Miss Irene Peabody. Mrs. P. A. Pettit of Pella, chairman of the second district of the college, was present in the Clubs, was present and made a short talk to the audience while the cudges were deciding.
Third year: a certificate of advancement and $5 to Erna Behlson, Ft. Scott, and Elinor McIntosh, Mound City, in piano; Edith C. Warzel, Ft. Scott, in violin; Jean Baxter, Ft. Scott, in cello.
Judges for the event were; piano, Carl A. Preyer; voice, Meribah Moore; violin and cello, Klar Kuerstein. All three judges are members of the faculty of the School of Fine Arts, Dean D. M. Swarthout acted as chairman of the contest and announced the awards.
Stradivarius Will Be Used By Cellist
When the great Austrian cellist, Enamel Feuermann, comes onto the stage of Hoch auditorium to present his will carry a $30.
Feuemann Will Present
Fifth Program of Series
In H o c h Auditorium
Tomorrow Night
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000 Strativarivia cello, famous be-
tween the instrument measured
kind made by the famous violin
maker, Strativarivia.
Experts have pronounced it one of the finest examples of the work of that master craftman. The cello is the "constant companion" of Mr. Feuermann, never leaving his sight. When travelling he has to book both an upper and lower berth, since cellos are too cumbersome to leave in train aisles or to crowd into the same berth with one's self. It is a two-man job getting the instrument into the upper berth, but Feuermann feels safer with it because no cause no one can find down durerunning, without awakening him. The instrument recently completed a 15,000 mile tour of South America with Mr. Feuermann. Much of the trip was made by plane.
As a solo instrument the cello has advanced in the past few years. A large share of the credit for this must necessarily go to Pablo Casals, who is considered one of the greatest cellists of all time. Mr. Feuermann says that there are no bad cellists—either one is a Good cellist or not a cellist at all—and no medium grade exists in the field of cello as in the field of violin or piano. Since the repertoire for the cello is more limited than that for the violin, cellists must have an quality back in quantity, not only have to play such numbers as have been composed for the cello so well that the public will not tire of hearing them, but they must be working constantly for freshness of interpretation.
Mr. Feuermann's program tomorrow, the fifth in the University concert series, will be arranged in four groups: one from Brahms' "Sonae" in F major for Pianofoer and Violinello". Op. 99; one from Locatelli's "Sonae in D major"; one from Stravinsky's "Italian Suite"; and a fourth group of four numbers transcribed for cello by Mr. Feuermann himself, as follows: "Andante" (Mozart), "Valse" (Chopin), "Slavonic Danse" (Dvorak), and "I Falut" (Paganini).
Senator Arthur Capper and Walter R. Peabody, secretary of the American Tariff League, will argue against the proposed enlargement of foreign trade in the United States at the Prosperity" program, this evening at 6 p.m. on station WREN.
Mr. Feuermann's accompaniist will be Wolfgang Rebner. The performance will begin promptly at 8:20 p.m. Activity tickets will admit.
Both speakers will take the subject of the broadcast, "More foreign trade is not a path to greater prosperity" as their theme. The follow-up program, on the same program, proponents of the measure will give their views.
Capper and Peabody To Argue Against Enlarged Foreign Trade
Maxine Miller, c'41, and John Jeck, c'unct, are leading in the "Most Fascinating He" and "Most Alluring She" contests, Bill Grant, business manager of the Sour Owl announced late yesterday afternoon.
"My life continues to be one of no spare moments," she writes. "This afternoon I sail for the Bahama Islands to sing a concert at Government house in Nassau. I come back Dec 24 and leave the same night on the Empress of Spain to sing Caravelleria in Central America; return just in time to sing Carvalteria Rusticania and Aida in Pittsburgh, etc., etc.
Miller and Peck Lead in 'He'
And 'She' Conts
Patti Payne, c'41, Ma 'ay Noel, c'uncel, and Genevieve Gaylord, c'41, while John Bernes, c'40, and Fred Pralle, c'38, Big Six scoring champion who has just completed his collegiate basketball career here at the University, are close behind Peck.
The winners will be given a trip to New York City in one of the T.W.A. Sky Chiefs. In New York they will visit some of the more famous night clubs and will stay at the Park Central hotel.
Hazel Hayes, ed 27, has done more than her share toward enlarging the University of Kansas graduate hall of fame. Besides singing every Monday night on the Mutual coast-to-coast network at 10:30 (C.S.T.) she has the leading role in the Russian opera, "Otch Tchoriyina," and important roles in several other operas, as well.
Her Life Has No Spare Moments, Writes Hazel Hayes, K.U. Graduate
And 'She' Contest
The contest closes April 7, and d winners will be announced from the stage of the Granada theater, April 8.
Last year's winners were Joan Stewart, e40, and Anthony Onofrio, e41.
In a recent letter to Fred Elsaworth, alumni secretary, she writes, "Well, here I am, singing opera in Caracas, Venezuela—new experiences that are great fun, returned from very successful concert tour in
Sang in Venezuela
Budapest, Hungary, March 13 (Sunday)—(UP). The newspaper, Pesti Hirol, said today that former Chancellor Kurt Schuschning of Austria had fed from that country and was to be a guest of Prince Esterbaty at Pata, 60 miles from Budapest.
Rome, March 12—(UF)—Adolph Hitler has notified Premier Mussolini that he considers the migrants frontier on the south to be the Austro-Italian border at Brenner pass, it was disclosed tonight.
All Germany Hitler Tells Mussolini
The position of Italy is understood to be based on the Rome-Berlin axis, by which Mussolini supposedly agreed not to interfere with Hitler's "peaceful penetration" of central Europe.
The information was made public on the heels of a decision of the Fascist grand council to reject a French suggestion for "concerted joint action" by France, Britain and Italy. Karl Hirsch's assertion of Austria.
None of Austria To Be Italian; Fascists Refuse Their Help in Blocking Hitler Moves
Vienna, March 12—(UP)—Gerhan tanks rambled through the heart of Vienna tonight and German soldiers manned her garrisons, fulfilling the union of Austria and Germany by which Adolph Hitler boldly placed the boundaries of Nazi rule deeper into central Europe.
Florida and in other southern states. I have been out of New York almost all winter, but hope to be there for least a few weeks from March 10 onward.
While Hitler, on Austrian soil in Linz, proclaimed "conquest" and defied the powers to stop it, the German tanks claned around the great circular boulevard, "the Ring," or which are located Vienna's famous public buildings, her theaters, her saloons, many Arms Made.
Hitler Proclaimed 'Conquest'
Each appearance of a new German unit here, as in virtually all of Austria, was hailed by wildly demonstrating Nazis whose enthusiasm wilt
Many Arrests Made
Miss Hayes made the Campus a flying visit last Oct. 26. She flew in from New York; met her brother Bill Hayes, former student of the University, in Kansas City; and the two stopped at Lawrence a few hours before going to their home at La Crosse.
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Miss Hayes will appear in the operas "Tosea" and "Tannhauser" and also in the radio opera, "Jewels of Madonna," which will be presented soon from station QXR in New York City. In December she will sing with the Philadelphia Opera company at Philadelphia the roles of Elsa in "Lohengrin" and of Elisa in "Leonardo." The Tocchi Tocchi Tocchi will be given soon in New York City. During her infrequent moments of relaxation she can be found at the Navarro hotel at 112 Central Park South, New York City.
Will Take Numerous Roles
Glenn Clips Indoor Mile Mark Again
B but Kansan Finishes
Third in '600' After
Winning K. of C. Event
For Sixth Time
Bulletin
Glen Cunningham, pride of Kansas as crank American distance runner, will discuss his track career when he appears as a guest on *The Scrapes* broadcast over station WREN at 10:45 this morning.
New York, March 12—(UP) —The great Glenn Cunningham shattered the listed world's record for the indoor mile night, capturing, the annual Knights of Columbus feature event for the sixth straight year in 4:97.4, a full second faster than the recognized world mark he set in this same race in 1934.
Noyaki, Runn Second
Leading from gun to tape and running the last half of the race vir-
Venzke Runs Second
Cunningham's Records in the Columbian Mile
in the Columbian
1933. won in 4:12.0.
1934, won in 4.08.4, which was,
until two weeks ago the world's
indoor mile record.
1935, won in 4:14.4
1938, won in 4:07.4.
tutally without competition, the flying Kansan turned in the fourth fastest mile ever run and third fastest by himself, before a capacity crowd of 16,000. He was; however, three full seconds slower than the pending world mark he set on Darmouth's speedy track less than two weeks
1937, won in 4:08.7.
1938
It was the second time this season that Glenn had bettered his 1934 mark, and it was the tenth time this season that Kansan had bettered 4:10 for a mile.
Second to Cunningham, as usual, was Gene Venzek, former University of Pennsylvania flyer, who was the king of milers before Cunningham. Peter Bradley of Princeton, the inter-collegiate indoor champion.
Venze trailed Cunningham by 32 yards. Archie San Romani, another Kansan, fell on the first lap and did not finish.
Herbert Berren 600-yard Record
Jim Berhent, N.Y.U.'s dusky star,
set a new record for 600 yards last night as Glenn Cunningham, after an eight-second run, unbeaten in an indoor soccer game, could do no better than third.
Cunningham trailed by 10 yards as Herbert broke the tape in 1:11.1 to clip the present accepted mark of 1:11.3 held by Chuck Hornbeckel. Montana hit her for battling Herbert on even terms through most of the final lap.
Galloping Glenn was no match for the sprinters at their own distance and never was higher than third spot throughout the race.
Keith Davis Sings In Recital Today
Keith Davis, a tenor from the studio of Alice Moncrieff, will be presented in the third spring senior recital this afternoon at 4 o'clock in the auditorium of Frank Strong ball. A program of five groups will include Italian, German French, and English composers has been selected.
Mr. Davis first came to the University in 1931 from Southwestern College at Winfield, enrolling in the Graduate School for work toward a master's degree in mathematics. He was encouraged to take up vocal work after having appeared in second grade in the University. In the fall of 1934 he entered the School of Fine Arts as a regular student.
Davis was a member of the casts of the last W.S.G.A. musical comedy and the East-West revue. Last year he had the leading part in a play presented at the University. He has been soloist with the University Men's Glee Club for four years and has sung in several of the churches of the city. At present he is soloist with the Congregational church choir. Davis has presented recitals in Topsham, Hutton-Leavern, Leavenworth, and Cameron, Mo.
He has repeatedly been awarded the studio scholarship of his teacher.
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The supplement to the University directory will be available Monday at the registrar's office.
Directory Supplement
George Foster,
Registrar.
SENIOR PICTURES
All seniors please come to the Jayhawk office during the coming week to fill out information cards for pictureiors.
BOB PEARSON.
Editor, Jayhawker.
VARSITY GOLF
GLEENN OATMAN.
Golf Coach.
Candidates for the varsity golf team are asked to meet in the K Club room in Robinson gymnasium Tuesday evening at 7:30.
18 Russians Will Be Shot
Three of Defendants In Treason Trials Get 25 Years
**moshew, March 13 (Sunday)**—(UP)—Eighteen confessed "enemies of the Soviet," including some of the nation's most prominent men, were sentenced to death today by a military collegium.
According to Soviet custom, they will go before a firing squad within 72 hours. Of the 21 defendants, accused of planning to overthrow the Soviet regime and assassinate some officers, three only three escaped with their lives.
Christian Rakovsky, former Soviet ambassador to Great Britain and France, was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Dr. D. D. Plenepx, the Soviet Union's leading heart specialist, also received a 25-year prison sentence. Mr. Rakovsky was convicted of the Soviet embassy in Berlin, received a 15-year sentence.
The property of all defendants will be seized, as is usual in Soviet trials for treason.
Hallett's Swing And Specialties A 'Big Hit'
Featuring swing at its best, Mal Hallett and his orchestra performed for one of the most successful dances ever staged on the University of Kansas campus. More than 800 K.U. swingsers were given an excellent opportunity Saturday night to wow the audience out by a big-tine orchestra.
Hardly anyone could be found who did not think Mal Hallett had one o the "slickest" orchestra that they had even seen. Many persons were singing in front of the Goodman, Jan Garber, or Glen Gray Featured Smooth. Sweet Rhythm
The usual question of "Well, how do you like the orchestra?" reigned supreme from the beginning of the dance till the end. The obvious answer was "Swell. He is one of the best we have had for a musical atmosphere there it may be readily concluded that thdance was a great success.
The band played a distinctive style of swing, featuring a smooth, sweet rhythm. The brass section was especially good and received much praise. Mickey McMichael and his slambang act created more interest and the sax section likewise deserves credit. The players did not reel off the usual copied figures and intonations. It was a sort of inspired playing of a good, danceable clown. Bass Player Doubled as Clown
The orchestra also featured several specialities that proved to be popular. Joe Carbonero, large bass player, stopped the dancing several times with his side-show clowning. Besides making a "hit" as comedian he was also a good bass player. The vocals carried by Irene Day and Jerry Perkins were likewise accepted as entertainers.
Paul Khlm, dance manager, said, "It cost $600 to get Halle's orchestra, but I realize now that it was better." He also ceased with the success of the Prom.
Harrison Pledged to Repeal Undistributed Profits Tax
"The undistributed profits tax
beautiful in theory, has not worked."
Harrison said as the committee pre-
sented their observations on a
measure Monday.
Washington, March 12 - (UP) - Chairman Pat Harrison (Dem, Miss). tonight pledged the senate finance committee to repeal the undistribution proposal proposed in jury revisions in the house-approved $3,300,000 tax bill.
Coed's Death Was Suicide, Officers Say
Footprints N e A r Scene
Match Shoes Worn by
Mildred Stuart; Burial
Tuesday
After an all-day investigation, officers believed last night that the death of Mildred Stuart, ed'38, was suicide.
Clarence Davis, a farmer, found the body as he was going to work in a nearby field, and immediately called officers and an ambulance.
Miss Muster's body was found near Bismarck Grove at 6:40 a.m. yesterday morning hanging from the top of a snowy slope, strangled by a belt from her coat.
Officers who visited the scene said yesterday they believed that she had taken her own life. Tracks in the soft dirt leading to the spot fitted the shoes she was wearing. No other tracks were found.
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David C. Stuart, 525 Ash Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
The young people of the Unitarian church will hold a memorial service at 7 creeck, this evening for Mildred Stuart. She will be music and short speeches by her friends in the church.
Miss Stuart was last seen in the University library at 6:15 Friday evening talking with another student. She checkeed two books from the library Friday, which were in her handcase and a brief case near the body.
"Life is a jest, and all things show it.
I thought so once, and now I know it"
Friends of the girl said yesterday she had taken treatments from a psychiatrist for the last two years and spells to which she was subject.
Attempted Suicide Before
Miss Stuart attempted suicide earlier this year by swallowing poison, but it was not a sufficient quantity to be fatal. She was treated in Watkins Memorial hospital at that time. Miss Stuart, came to the University from Northeast High School and Junior College in Kansas City, Mo., and was preparing herself for a teaching career.
She was 20 per cent self-supporting according to the files of the University registrar. She had recently been appointed honorary, honorary education organization.
The body will lie in state in the Funk Chapel until 9:30 a.m. Monday. Funeral services will be Tuesday and Thursday. Forrester Chapel, Kansas City, Mo.
The Rev. Roman Smith will officiate and the burial will be in the Mt. Washington cemetery.
Los Angeles Again Flooded
Los Angeles, March 12—(UP) The Santa Ana river, fed by rainstorms and melting snow in the mountains, tonight again spread flood waters over the lowlands of West Riverside, one of the southern California districts recovering from last week's disastrous storm.
West Riverside was one of the reas hard hit by the rainstorms and toods that took more than 140 lives. the Santa Ana, which cut a new course during the storm ten days go, was rising rapidly tonight.
Architectural Sketches On Exhibit This Week
Scarab, architectural fraternity, is sponsoring an exhibit of some 100 sketches obtained from 13 different buildings on the third floor of Marvin Hall this week.
The exhibit consists mostly of water-color sketches, but includes several in pencil or pen and ink pastels and a few woodcuts.
The display will be on exhibition until Friday of this week.
Pink 'Doves' To Fly Again Tomorrow Morning
The Dove magazine, a liberal publication on the Hill, will come out to tomorrow morning. This new edition of the Dove will feature a loinetue by cut by George Michalopoulos, c'ep. It will also contain a short story and several humorous and serious articles.