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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN. LAWRENCE. KANSAS
WEDNESDAY, APBIL. 8. 1936
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A Duty Performed
It is never pleasant to punish, not even when the punishment is eminently deserved, and not even when the person inflicting the punishment are far removed from it as society was from Bruno Richard Hauptmann. But a duty of punishment has developed upon society, and it must meet this duty if it is to perpetuate itself.
This duty is not being confronted, these issues are not being solved, when the machinery of justice is allowed to run as haltingly as it did in the Hauptmann trial. The punishment is not of the individual, but is meted out only to rid society of that individual, and no less, to serve as a deterrent. Justice which takes years to be consumimated is not a deterrent, but an incentive to crime.
The long time effect on society is much greater than the easily evident results of a single man's criminal career. An incredible national demoralization ensues from the inexcusable delays, and the flagrant parading of what should be a matter of inexorable justice. The public's conception of values is inevitably distorted and prostituted by the incessant display of unpleasant details, and by the knowledge, or the sinking feeling, that it is possible to outlaw the law by cleverness.
It is demoralizing to the public to work up a high state of feeling on the subject of retribution, and to nurse this frenzy along after its legitimate news value is lost. It is not healthy for the public to indulge in a bestial clamor for blood, after it has appointed its servants to take over the problem of punishment for anti-social acts. Properly, the public should be removed from the arena of punishment, and every great newspaper, witnessing the orgy just finished, should sternly resolve not to let its desire for circulation, or its competitive spirit run away with its desire for presenting only clean, wholesome news.
Instead of the Hoover myth of two chickens in every pot, the unemployed are faced with the New deal reality of two wolves at every door—U. S. Representative Vito Marcantonio, New York.
Congratulations "Phog"
Last fall "Phog" Allen was issuing congratulations to all the other basketball coaches in the Big six conference for their potential champions. He wouldn't talk about his own team other than to say "they're too small." After the preliminary oil had been measured out in very careful quantities, that team that was "too small" proceeded to acquire for themselves the nickname, "Little Giants," and wipe up the conference to win the championship. They then went to the second round of the Olympic elimination tournaments where they finally met defeat after winning 23 straight games.
Needless to say, the team that finally bent them did so only after Kansas had lost the services of one of its star guards and had a center hobbling around the floor just for effect.
Congratulations "Phog" we honor you and your boys' efforts in again bringing this real glory of a winning team to the University.
The Italians are too smart to colonize in the wilds of Ethiopia when they can come here and be mayor of New York and build themselves palaces on the Hudson.-Dr. Paktet T. Moon, Columbia Univ.
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Ohio State laboratories use 5,000 frogs a year,
at 15 cents apiece.
These disclosures by Secretary Wallace came as a result of an investigation started by Senator Arthur Vandenberg, Republican. It was learned by former AAA officials that Vandenberg intended to divulge this information piecemeal, until the Republican national convention in June, and Wallace's report is an attempt to beat him to the "gun."
A Juicy Plum
But cotton checks were not the only large ones given under the AAA. Huge amounts were given to growers of sugar, wheat, corn, hogs, tobacco and rice. One sugar producing corporation in Florida has received a total of $1,067,653 in three checks. Wallace said that these large benefit payments were made in an attempt to raise farm prices above the 1932 levels.
One is inclined to wonder, however, just how much of this money went into the pockets of other AAA officials, either directly or indirectly as in the case of Johnston. Although this political "plum" must have tasted very sweet to Mr. Johnston, it will probably leave a bitter taste in the mouth of the Democratic party.
The AAA is dead, but a recent investigation has revealed that it was just a political "plum" for some of the higher-ups in administrative circles. Some of the largest AAA benefit checks in the cotton program were paid to a company in Mississippi of which Oscar Johnston, former finance officer of the AAA, was the president. In 1933, Johnston's company received $54,200 and in 1934 the sum of $123,747.
Knox Policy
Four years in his Chicago position as publisher of the Daily News has made Colonel Frank M. Knox a possibility for the Republican presidential nomination. With that in mind he has, it seems, chosen as his campaign policy, a direct attack against Franklin D. Roosevelt. He bases this charge on broken platform pledges, feeling that he will not only influence the Republican vote but also gain the support of a number of conservative Democrats.
His idea is that he will take office for only one term and literally clean out the "New Deal mess" on a part-partisan basis. He feels that he can redeem the pledges of both parties as to economy and sound currency by inviting leading conservatives of both parties into the Cabinet and thereby assuring enough votes in the Senate to put the platform through.
Along this line one of Mr. Knox's favorite policies is to make a forecast of the Democratic platform of 1936, based on its present policies. He then springs it on the audience that he is quoting from the Socialist platform in the last campaign.
One of the things, however, by which we may very ably judge Mr. Knox is his attitude toward labor. That workers have the right to collective bargaining under a ruling of the Supreme Court which they cannot enforce without legislation, he refuses to see. He is satisfied there need be no law simply because, as an employer, he has never had a strike. This serves as an intellectual yardstick concerning both his personalities, as publisher and candidate.
The Constitution provides man the right to pursue happiness, but if the framers were alive today they'd probably set up some speed limits—Winston Salem (N.C.) Journal.
While both taxes and death are equally certain, there doesn't seem to be much satisfaction in the reflection that Congress can't monkey with death. —Wichita (Kansas) Eagle.
What seems to be needed is a reciprocal trade treaty between the flooded east and the rainless dust bowl—Pittsburgh Sun.
The peak of laziness is attained by people who throw kisses - Armour Tech.
Campus Opinion
Articles in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the University Daily Kanan. Articles over 200 words in length are subject to cutting by the editor. Contributions — any subject are invited.
Editor Daily Kansan:
An interesting and probably historical event took place in Central Ad Monday morning, when the Veterans of Future Wars were ousted from that magnificent, State-owned building. The administration (and let it be an aggregate and impersonal word) evidently deemed it unacceptable and "improper" to allow a student organization to partake in the martial, and organized for that great and fearful peace—to carry on organization activities in the building.
That the administration has unfairly discriminated against a student organization is not a false or over-emphatic statement. Numerous student organizations, religious, political, scholastic and social are allowed the privilege of using the building for their activities. The VOE.W is a national student organization, and it has not issued violence or detrimental propaganda against any recognized or respected institution except the god fat, War.
While a "peace" convocation was being held in the auditorium, at which a number of conventionally interested students listened, a true peace movement was struck, supposedly to be "nipped in the bud."
Each year the University of Kansas offers many valuable additions to the regular college work. These courses, concerts, and special features are of interest to nearly everyone. The students are even given reduced rates in form. The activity ticket. Yet, some professors insist upon the belief that their separate course is so important that the student must be living there he is borrowed time when he induces in any pleasures outside of the assigned material in that course.
Whether the V.O.F.W. disappears, or lives to be a powerful student influence, in the years to come, and even today, the "administration" has put itself in a position to receive the disrespect, the antinomia of misunderstanding, of the progressive students who have been raised on the bottle of true democracy.
The indigibility suffered by the V.O.E.W.'s was not, in the true sense of the word, an indignity. There it was—in an indignity that was not a violation.
A student would think that the professors would cooperate with the University to the extent of permitting the students to go to other things besides class lectures and library readings. The professors and people are exposed to numerous new ideas in addition to those in possession of the faculty. Lecturers and con-
Editor Daily Kansan;
Helen A. Mitchell
Signed.
The only question we wish to ask is: Is it right for the faculty to assign so much work so as to prevent the students getting a liberal education in all possible fields of present-day endeavor? We believe that curricular activity should come first, but that it should be supplemented with worth-while outside lectures and concerts.
N. M.
Osage Indian Tribe Practices Many Interesting Customs and Ceremonies
By Darold Pee Eagle
The Oanges—the mere utterance of the word to some gives the idea of unloved wealth, riches of which few dream. Although the Oanges are without a base, they make all the Indian nations today, in comparison to a few years ago they are poor.
To many persons unfamiliar with Indian lore the Osage has seemed the least desirable because of their personal characteristic of laziness. In reservation ceremonies, people are seen in one of their most elaborate ceremonies, "Green Corn Day."
Cheri is Master of Ceremonies
This ceremony takes place in the middle of September at Park Okla, the state's largest beef restaurant. Teepes are erected, beef is slaughtered, costumes are repaired, dancers brush up on their technique.
After the village becomes somewhat more urban, Bacon Rind serves the tribe (until his death the notable Bacon Rind was master of ceremonies), his squarms, braves and others meet in a huge thatch roofed "Kroela" she chief makes a speech. Then if there is one other person present he calls on them for a talk and their philosophy of life. After a speech there is never any applause. The chief usually squats on a doxkin rug in the center of the group surrounded by his team of guards. This time of the year it is very warm.
The next procedure is the beginning if the song which starts when the drummer, four in number, begin the symbol beat. The chief starts the song thus, so-wa-kie-wo-wa-kie-kie, being taken up by the varied members.
When the song is ended the chief rises, points his index finger at three or more browns standing in the doorway and shows the corn in. The raw corn is brought to the chief, he tastes it, decides whether it is ripe or not, makes a few guttural sounds, voices his opinion, and then announces that he will be an advisory board for their opinion. If they agree the corn is ripe then the chief informs the group and each family goes to his respective teepers to prepare for the feast which will be held that evening.
The following four or five hours are the busiest minutes for a squawk that they experience during a lifetime. The feast usually consists of dried beef, innumerable ears of corn, sour bread and "groten" which is the favorite food. Groten is made from the hog's intestines and is tender and long. This is cleaned out, boiled for three or four hours, then cooled, boiled again. After this it is flavored with nuts, raisins, red and green peppers, and chopped meat. The tract is then laid on a table ready to eat and each member cuts off the amount he sores. For a beverage they have some sores "ten" which has an alcoholic content.
Squaws Work Hard
After the food has been consumed, the dining starts and it may last a few minutes. After the meal, upon the physical condition of the participants, Excitement reigns during the ceremony. At the close of the festivity family leaves for its respective home.
Agility Shown in "Peacec Strut"
A ceremony which particularly shows the agility of the Osage in his dance in the "Peacec Strut" now an extinct ceremony. It was performed many centuries ago, and some make-up some mans' hand. The various contestants on a given day chosen by the maiden would perform for her and her immediate family. The only girl who could succeed was peacec feather f怠颧 to the head. The reason for the lack of costume was that each was desirous of displaying his physical structure and prowess. Each would dance before the mid of honor, the sun setting, and then head, extending his chest, head high, unencumberable in appearance, singing making promises, etc. The one who was finally chosen was very much enchanted by other chlamens and was regarded as a time as a very important jamboree.
Osages Differ From Other Clans
Osages have a few outstanding characteristics in which they differ from other clans. Osages are in customary for the members of the tribe who have been chiefs to hang a long eagle head dress, which at the tip of each feather should be glued on. The dress is often red. The bonnet is placed on the outside of the tent for the purpose of showing tribesmen who have been absent for a number of years that this feature was and to enter only for specified reasons.
Chief Wearers Beaver Hat
It is a custom for the present chief to wear a beaver hat. This is of this that the weaver is contrasted to the beaver, he should be a diligent worker, economical, have the ability to carry out his duties superstition that if the meat of the
Ongues always carry fairs made from english feathers and beaded at the hilt and it is the wish that they always be buried in the garments like best
beaver were not eaten by the chief who made his hat from the fur, ill buck would follow his reign.
Warm Weather Means Plenty of Work For This Bureau
Kansas City, Mo. (UP)—If W. C. Winehead, indept of the police department's bureau of missing persons, had no way of knowing what kind of weather the city was enjoying he could describe it by the amount of work he does.
"During the winter there are few persons who leave home," he said. "Boys don't get the wanderlust and wives and husbands, because they don't want to get out in the cold. But as soon as warm weather begins my basement is in for plenty of her."
Winstedte took a monthly report when the temperature varied greatly to illustrations of their readings. Cory standing below 30 there were no reports of missing persons. On another day with the temperature at 50 three weeks later, she sited left after the mercury to 60.
"Temperature between 40 and 50 are a fair dividing line," he said. "Few leave home when the mercury is below those figures but as soon as it mounts above 50 reports begin to come into our business."
Approximately one out of three mising persons is accounted for he explained. The average time a person is in the report room is about two to three weeks. Most of the reports concern boys under 18 seeking adventure and girls 16 to 18 seeking rumours and fortune. Occasionally it is a *husband* offending the effects of a family battle.
"Bad tempers, Hollywood and the fetted Wild West are out worst problems," he said.
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This business of trying to chase the government continues, but it has fallen off this year, according to R. C. Abrahams, assistant contender of the U.S. postmaster office.
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