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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
VOLUME XXXV
PRINCE KANSAS TUESDAY FEBRUARY 22.1938
NUMBER 99
Students Hear Genius Defined
Dr. Cooke Emphasizes Vision and Initiative As Qualities Possessed By Great Men
Dr. James Francis Cook, president of Presser Foundation and editor of the musical magazine Etude, emphasized the value of personal contacts with successful men in his talk, "Encounters with Genius," yesterday morning at a special convoitation in Hoe auditorium.
The speaker then enumerated the various definitions of "genius" which have been advanced by great men of the past and present. He cited an example in the case of Beethoven, who was regarded as being "almost impossible," because of his extreme eccentricities. "Yet," admonished the speaker, "he was a great genius." Many people actually believe that eccentricities are essential to genius. Genius Uses Own Initiative
"A genius," he declared, "always possesses the powers of vision and foresight." One of the strongest characteristics of a genius is his ability to "light his own fire," or start on his own initiative. Genius is not regulated by age; it may even remain latent until late in the life of the individual, and then suddenly become active, as in the case of the man who began a brilliant but short literary career at the age of 70.
A man of jovial and pleasing personality, Dr. Cooke began his talk by recalling his first visit to the University. "The East was looking to the 'heart of America' for some residual common sense," he said, "and awareness was considered to be the great accomplishment if the University."
Versatility, though not a necessary attribute, sometimes accompanies genius. "Possibly the greatest genius who ever lived in America," continued Doctor Cooke, "was Benjamin Franklin, who had the distinguishing characteristic of 'trail-making.'"
The speaker told of a guide in Morocco with whom he had come into contact. This guide spoke seven different languages fluently, "and," Doctor Cooke declared, "was one of the greatest geniuses I've ever seen." From the time of Bismarck, this man had acted as his guide, but he could not read or write any of the languages he knew.
Doctor Cooke, when a child, met and was indelibly impressed by the great Henry Ward Beecher. As he was telling of the time when Mr. Beecher introduced to him Oliver Wendell Holmes, one of the immortals in poetry, the speaker ceased talking for several moments, then turned to Chancellor Lindley and said, "You know, you look something like Mr. Holmes yourself." Differentiated From Others
In describing John Philip Sousa, whom he knew intimately, Doctor Cook pointed out that he was different from the other members of his family in various ways. He acquired his schooling at Washington, D.C., and was added to a band leader, an ardent collector of books. He owned a library of some three thousand books which he had first read to see if they were worthy of being added to his collection. Sousa was very kind to Doctor Cook during their early acquaintance, and, strangely enough, Doctor Cook became a Doctor Cook is president of the Theodore Presser publishing company, and has served in that capacity since 1925.
Among other great men in the fields of science, literature, and are whom Doctor Cooke has met are Thomas Edison, Mark Twain, George Cohen, and Henry Ford. "In my opinion," said Doctor Cooke, "we haven't traveled beyond the mark of Mark Twain and Walt Whitman as the 'trail-makers' in the field of literature."
Victor Herbert was another of the great musicians with whom Doctor Cooke established an intimate friendship. A peculiar thing about Victor Herbert was that he always wrote his compositions while he was standing up, and he had the ability to write while conversing with the illustrator," said Doctor Cooke, "the point that genius is sometimes something over which the individual himself has no control."
Cooke Defines Genius
Finally, Doctor Cooke formulated his own definition of genius in the
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W. A. White Says-vs. Oklahoma at Ames.
Feb. 28 -- Missouri vs. Oklahoma at
Columbia.
Take it Easy
Emporia Gazette:
Every year the witch-hunters break out in some legislatures, trying to round up the communists in some state universities. After which every year a lot of hard-boiled young guys who like swash-buckling around in Sam Browne belts at the state meetings get red in the face and go after the subversive professors. Then every year in the cold, gray dawn of the morning after, these red-faced young patriots in their Sam Browne belts are discovered holding the sack at the head of the ravine and nothing ever happens except a dinky little legislative eating.
The annual show this year is staged in Kansas. It will be like the shows in all other states, a lot of whoop-te-do and no evidence. Why? Because there just is no evidence. The basis of all these shows is gossip and tall tales multiplied by ten under the tongues of super-patriots.
College professors don't teach communism. In every group of students of over 300, five or six per cent of them are more or less radical and generally they blow off the steam of their radicalism in youth and grow up to wear Sam Browne belts and get red in the face later in life and go out to hunt the other witches.
The thing for the faculty of the University to do is to take it easy. Don't get excited. Walk, don't run, to the nearest exit and enjoy life in the open. In a few months the sun will shine, water will run down hill and smoke will go up the chimneys just the same.
Chamberlain's Demands Subdue Italy
Rome, Feb. 21.—(UF)- Italy, rejoicing the reservation of British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden, was suddenly subdued tonight when Fascist leaders learned that Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain had made a firm appeal to his apperment may be almost as hard as those for which Eden fought.
There was general satisfaction and confidence in official centers, however, that Chamberlain had quelled furor arising from the resignation.
The ministry of propaganda ordered the papers to print everything regarding the resignation but to make no editorial comment.
Officially, the Italian government curbed the jubilation over Eden's departure from the British cabinette and made subjects might not be antagonized.
Outline Plans For Golf Season
At a meeting held yesterday to season, Glen Oatman, '37, stated that outline the plans for the spring golf he expected to have a team as good as last year's squad, which took third place in the Big Six.
Outman, player-coach and captain of last year's team, is the Missouri amateur champion and has attained national ranking as a golfer. He expects to have about twenty-five candidates out for this year's tournament. James Watson and Ray Watson are the only returning members of the 1937 team.
The Big Six schedule of matches has been completed and Oatman plans to schedule several others. He will call another meeting sometime near the middle of March to discuss further plans for the squad.
Bingham Talks Tonight On Color Photography
Mr. Bingham will explain the technique of making color photographs with a minimum amount of equipment. A number of color photographs recently taken in Colorado, and a few Campus shots in color, will be shown. Those who have seen these pictures are amazed at the beautiful effects it is possible to obtain.
Oren Zingham, University photographer, will talk on color photography at a meeting of the K.U. Campus in room 102. Journalism building.
The offices of secretary and of treasurer of the Camera Club will be filled by election. Details of the proposed Camera Club exhibition of exhibitions for the meeting and membership in the club is open to anyone interested.
Relays Committee
The student committee for the Kansas Relays will meet tomorrow at 3:30 o'clock in the "K" Club room in Robinson gymnasium, it was announced by James Gillispe, ph, senior manager. All members are urged to be present.
Carnival Promises Fun
"for a nickel" will be the theme of the W.S.G.A. carnival which will take place in Robinson evynmont Fridav night, Feb. 25.
Five Cent Fun Fest
Is Feature of W.S.G.A.
Show Friday
General admission will be 5 cents. Each dance, consisting of two full-length pieces, is to cost 5 cents per couple. The side shows featuring entertainment ranging all the way from an old-fashioned saloon to a baby show will also cost 5 cents each.
Red Blackburn's orchestra will play for the dance, which will be held on the first floor of the gymnasium. The booths will be on the second floor. In addition to the side shows sponsored by the organized houses, the W.S.G.A. will have a booth where concessions including cakes, confetti, candy, ice-cream and monkeys on strings will be sold
A prize is to be awarded to the organization having the most original booth.
WEATHER
Roberta Mitchell, fa'39, is the general chairman of the carnival. The other committee chairmen are as follows: tickets, Barbara Humbrey, c'38; W.S.G.A. booth, Joyce Vetter, fa'39, booth construction, Dorothea McCarthy, shows Rubie Brown, c'40; publicity Bette Wasson, c'38.
Jayhawkers Get By Iowa State 31-23
Kansas: Cold, mostly cloudy Tuesday, preceded by snow in central and east portions; partly cloudy and somewhat warmer Wednesday.
The carnival is sponsored by the W.S.G.A. to raise money for a scholarship fund for the women students of the University.
Martin Maloney, a former student and now an assistant English instructor, gave impetus to the contest by offering a prize of $10 to the winner. The contest demands knowledge of speech and Maloney hope to make the contest an annual affair.
Foreign language proficiency examinations for College students will be held at 9:30 a.m. daytime morning, Feb. 26. All students wishing to take this must register not later than Wednesday, Feb. 23, in the College office. 121 Frank Storm hall.
LANGUAGE EXAMS
Persons entered in the contest will speak on American politics. Just before the contest begins each person will draw three sub-topics, choosing one of the three for a six-minute discussion.
Several persons have entered the extemporaneous speaking contest that will be held Thursday, in the Little theater of Green hall.
Maloney Offers Prize For Extempore Speech
The speakers are under the supervision of Professor Buehler.
Paul B. Lawson, dean.
Kansas Remains Leader
Of Conference R a e e :
Praille Outscores Blabnik
With 9 Points to 8
Ames, Feb. 21. —(UP)—The University of Kansas, league leading cage team, chalked up another conference victory here last night over a determined Iowa State Cyclone five, 31-23.
Standing of the Teams
During the entire first half the smaller Cyclone team held the Jayhawks to either a tie or a slight
| | W | L | Pet. | O.I. Pt. |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Kansas | 7 | 1 | 875 | 362 |
| Oklahoma | 6 | 2 | 750 | 369 |
| Missouri | 4 | 2 | 500 | 317 |
| Missouri | 4 | 5 | 444 | 341 |
| "Kansas State" | 3 | 7 | 300 | 348 |
| Iowa State | 7 | 7 | 222 | 354 |
Saturday, Feb 26—Kansas vs. Nebraska at Lincoln, and Iowa State vs. Oklahoma at Ames.
-Season finished.
Columbia March 3--Kansas vs. Missouri at Lawrence.
lead, but late in the second period Harp connected with three buckets to put the game on ice.
The Cyclones put a strong defensive game under the Hawkjack basket but were unable to capture scores from the taller Hawkjack five.
in the scoring duel between Pralle and Blahmik. Pralle had the edge with 9 points to 8 for Blahmik.
Kansas (31): G FT MFRP
Ebling, f 1 0 0
Reid, f 0 0 2
Flore, f 0 0 2
Corlis, f 0 2 0
Schmidt, c 2 2 1
Golay, c 2 0 0
Harp, g 4 0 0
Pugh, g 3 3 1
Arand, g 0 0 0
The box score:
Totals 7 9 5 10
Score at half: Kansas, 18; Iowa
State 14
Totals 12 7 4 11
Iowa State (23) G FT MF PF
Allan, f 1 0 0 2
Bernard, f 1 0 0 2
Monez, f 1 1 1 2
Maxon, f 0 0 1 0
Ryan, c 0 3 2 0
Blahnik, k 3 2 1 2
Bliss, g 1 3 0 2
Officials: Pat Mason, Rockhurst; M. G. Volz, Nebraska.
Speech Contest Tomorrow Night
The eighth annual junior-senior oratorical contest will be held to-morrow night at 8 o'clock in Fraser auditorium.
The judges for the contest will be John Hankins, associate professor of English, Rev. Harold Guy Barr, instructor in the School of Religion, and Don Hultz, Lawrence lawyer. The judge will be master of ceremonies.
The eight entrants will speak in the following order; Karl Rupendel, c39, Irvin Kass, c39, David Angevine, c39, John Stratton, c1uml, Paul Morite c39, C. H. Mullen, c39, C. and John Litner, c39.
Impetus has been added to the contest this year by the offering of $30 in prizes, the first prize being $15; second, $10; third, $5.
The deadline for applications for University fellowships and scholarships with all supporting testimonials is March 1. All necessary matter, be in the office of Elli Mason School, or the Graduate School, by that date.
University fellowships and scholarships are granted on a competitive basis, in 27 different departments of the University. Announcements of awards will be made on April 1.
Professor Buehler is in charge of the contests.
Those interested in graduate work in other universities may obtain information at the office of the Graduate School.
Set Deadline for Receiving Scholarship Applications
Chancellor Lindley Speaks Tonight
Independents Dance Tonight
Chancellor Lindley Speaks Tonight
Chancellor E. H. Lindley will speak on "A Curbstone View of Art" at the Museum of the Seum. This will be the second of a series of seven lectures to be given in this field.
Independent Dance Tonight Independent Hour dance to night from 7 to 8 in the Union ballroom.
SUSAN MALONEY,
President, Independents
Latest Contest Details In Sour Owl Today
Bill Grant, business manager of the Sour Owl, promises "The biggest thing of its kind in University history" in announcing the contents of the latest issue to be released today.
This copy of the Sour Owl contains details of the "Most Alluring She a and Fascinating He" contest. The winners are to be given a five-day trip via TWA during the Easter vacation.
The magazine presents pictures taken of the dancers rehearsing for the musical show "Spring Swing" to be given in March; and also it will feature photographs by University activities by candid camera shots and fascinating articles.
Will Present Two Concerts
Orchestra Directed by Baton of Karl Krueger To Play Tomorrow
The only symphony orchestra concert in the University Concert series will be given in Hoeh auditorium tomorrow night at 8:20 o'clock by the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra.
Much of the success of this orchestra is due to its conductor, Karl Krueger, who received his master of arts degree from the University in 1916. Since he has become a nationally-known musician and now ranks as one of the leading orchestral conductors.
The orchestra will present an afternoon matinee for the children although anybody may attend this lighter program.
The evening performance will begin at 8:30. The overture will be the "Overture to Cenerentola" (Giaochino Antonio Rossini). After the overture the orchestra will play the "Symphony No. 2 in D Major", Op. 43, (Jan Sibelius). The Symphony is a product of the composer's early years and was performed and produced in Helangfons the year of its创城ation.
After intermission the orchestra will play "Andante from Third Violin Sonata" and "Preludio from Sixth Violin Sonata" (Johann Sebastian Bach); prelude and finale from "Tristan and Isolde" (Richard Wagner); "Impressioni dal Vero," suite for orchestra, part one (G. Francisco Malpiiero); Siegfried's "Rhine Journey" from "Gotterdammerung" (Richard Wagner); and the final number, "Bachanale and Finale," from the Tannhauser" overture (Wagner).
Tickets are on sale at the fine arts office, the Bell Music company, and the Round Corner store. Tickets will be admitted upon presentation of activity cards.
Dramatic Club Picks Cast For 'Taming of the Shrew
A special meeting of the Dramatic Club has been called by Rolla Nuckles, instructor of speech and art, for a three-hour afternoon at 4:30 in Green ball.
The purpose of this meeting is to pick the east for a modern version of 'Taming of the Shrew', which will fill this special feature some time in May.
Tom Geraughay, e39, president of the University of Kansas Society of Architecture, announced yesterday that an elaborate exhibit for the annual spring engineering exposition is being planned by the society.
Society Plans Exhibit For Engineering Exposition
Plans for the exhibit will be unde-
the supervision of Geraghty, Foster
Parriott, e'38; Jm Bounds, e'39; and
Ira Sutton, e'39.
Austria Bans
Nazi 'Heils'
Vienna, Feb. 21.(UP) -Chancel lurk Kurt Schuchsnig took stern measures tonight to show that he still is a power in Austria, as Nazis fought in the streets and anti-Jewish groups out into other parts of the country.
It was understood that Schuchnigg, after banning all political demonstrations but his own for a period of four weeks, issued orders for officials drastically to restrict Nazl demonstrations.
The instructions, issued after Naziis and the anti-Nazi "Fatherland" groups organized a gigantic demonstration against each other, banned all Jews from the houses, use of the words "Heil Hitler," and the wearing of the Nazi colors.
'Red' Satirists Meet City Police Rebuke
Trio Apprehended for Humorous Demonstration When Red Flags and Insignia Were Displayed on Auto; Governing Organization Heads Offer Advice Against Ridicule
Three students, attempting to ridicule the proposal of the state legislature to investigate alleged communistic activities at the University, yesterday evening were taken to the police station for a lecture, and then released.
The men were flying on their car red flags on which they had painted the insignia of the Russian communist party. Flying the flag of another country without the presence of the American
Big Orchestra In Vespers
Jayhawkers will be available to morrow at the W.S.G.A. book exchange between 1:30 and 5 o'clock. The issue is devoted mainly to professional and honour fraternities, with the university's beauty contest are announced.
Articles are on the basketball season and on social highlights. Special photography features include "Snow on the Campus" and Art Wolf monthly "Glamour Girl!" Art Wolf time is Maxine Miller, BPI Phi Beta.
Fine Arts School Gives All-Musical Program in Auditorium Sunday
The largest orchestra in the history of the School of Fine Arts appeared Sunday afternoon in the closing number of the 57th All-Musical Vespers at Hoch auditorium Over 50 players of the University Symphony Orchestra, under Kari Krasner and Jennifer Easter" (Hrisky-skara-kosof).
The University Women's Glee Club of 50 voices, directed by Miss Irene Peabody, sang three numbers: "Thus Then, the Law of the Spirit" ("Must We Go"), "Sing (Mone de dosmisson)" ("Swing Low, Swing Catherine") (H. T. Burleigh).
Prof. Frank Cunkle opened the program with an organ selection, "Chorale Prelude" (Walter Mou-tter) by Mr. Mourant to Mr. Kuckle.
The University String Trio consisting of Rush Orcutt,琴inist; Karl Kuesteiner, violinist; and Raymond Stubl, cellist, played the andante con moto movement from "Trio op. 87" (Brahms).
The University String Quartet composed of Waldemar Gelfch, first violinist; Conrad McGrew, second violinist; Klaur Kuesterrein, violinist; Raymond Stuhl, first cellist, was assisted by Rita Gursalss, fa'ulc, in playing the opening movement of "Quintet in C major" (Schubert).
Of particular interest was the andante and variations for two pianos from Schumann with a background of two cellos and one horn. At the piano, Ruth Orcutt and Allie Merle Conger were supported by Saral McGee and Arthur Folder, c38, cellists and Stuart Mill, c38, French horn.
The final All-Musical Vesper of the season occurs on March 20.
Hospital Notes
Miss Grace Scott, dispensary nurse, has returned to her home in Manhattan because of illness. She first had a severe sore throat and developed an eye infection. She is expected to return in about a month.
Ernest Eberth, c'41, was released from the hospital Sunday following four weeks of rheumatic fever. He was also admitted and returned to his home at Baehser.
F. Quentin Brown, 'T38, was released from the hospital Sunday. He had suffered a severe attack of appendicitis, but was not operated on
Rosemary Sebesta, c'40, underwent a tonillectomy Saturday morning. She is still confined to the hospital.
Newman Club Meeting
B111 Kunkle, c'41, suffered a sprained ankle in a bobsled accident Sunday night.
Newman Club Meeting
The Newman Club will meet tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the Parish hall.
signed:
The number of patients in Watkins Memorial hospital dropped from 23 to 16 over the weekend.
Joe Gover, vice-president.
flag above it is in violation of the laws of the United States, according to Jude Anderson, chief of police.
Police removed the flags and warned the students. The students were not arrested.
In an attempt to halt further Campus plans for ridiculing action of the house of representatives, student
The men, Charles Herold,
b'38, Phillip Nohe, c'39, and
Willard Winters, b'38, were starting
to carry out plans made yesterday
by organized houses to satirize the
leisure of the leilature.
LIVEWORK
Joint Committee of Students'
Committee will meet
today at 5 p.m. in the Fine room.
Signed: J. HOWARD RUSCO
DORIS STOCKWELL
DON VOOREHEES.
Voorhees Disapproves Joking
leaders joined last night in statements asking students to refrain from such activity.
"This apparently is a time when even our most innocent humor can become a boomerang," said Don Voorhees, c³8, president of the Men's Student Council. "Since our own interests are at stake, I know the men students will feel I am above reproach that they cannot possibly be misinterpreted by the people or press of the state."
Katherine Hurd, f38, president of the women's panhellenic council, last called sororities at the request of Miss Elizabeth Meguiar, adviser to women, and asked them to cancel any plans for satire campaigns.
Meanwhile, activity in Topeka was suspended temporarily following passage Saturday by the house of the Muir-Carper resolution. With the legislature recessed today for the celebration of Washington's birthday, the senate is expected to act tomorrow on the resolution.
Four measures preceded the resolution on yesterday's program in the senate. Legislative leaders, however, believed the proposal would find little opposition in the upper house.
Brown Sends Letter
Protesting statements made on the floor of the house which have been widely interpreted as directed at the University class in abnormal psychology, J. F. Brown, associate professor of psychology, yesterday sent a letter to Representatives Muir and Carper, signed by himself and members of the class. Professor Brown said that a "certain abnormal psychology professor" had lectured for three hours on "free love." Members of the class signed the letter in the Brown's behalf.
No further action had been taken last night by the joint student committee, which is considering the situation. This committee is composed of 12 members who were appointed at the meeting Sunday called by the Y.M.C.A. and the American Student Union (which, though, was attended by a generally representative group of students) and 13 members representing other Campus organizations.
Committee Drops Lobby Plan
This committee met Sundav night in the Journalism building and decided to pursue no policy of protest or lobbying at the state legislature. A proposed motorcade of students to Topeka, which had been suggested at the Sunday afternoon meeting, was not considered by the joint committee. Paul Moritz, c380, chairman of the joint group, and Mary Robb, c38, was elected secretary-treasurer.
The Student Emergency Committee, the 12 chosen at the Sunday afternoon assembly, last night had received no reply from a telegraph sent Sunday to Representatives Muir and Carper, inviting them to present their charges against the continual unpaid.
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