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Fair and slightly warmer tonight and Friday.
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
No cars? Children must not play on the way home from school!!
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
No.179
Jayhawkers Out at Noon Wearing Futuristic Dress
Carlotta Lamer Is Judged Most Beautiful Co-ed of University by Fitzgerald
KIRK IS 'HOTTEST HE'
A futuristic Jayhawker made its official debut upon the Hat at 1 o'clock this afternoon and a steady stream of receipt holders stood in line in the subbasement of the Union building for their turn. The line halted before him, and 130 were hardy enough parking space for cars in front of the building.
The greatest interest was shown in the beauty section. Carrollta Lamer was judged the most beautiful coed from Switzerland where they were judged by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The other five beauty queens as they appeared in the Virginia Thayer, c34; Ether Conger, c8; Helen Harper, c31, and Aline Burge, c30. They were members of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Muss Webb is a member of Alpha Delta Pi. Muss Burge is a member of Alpha Delta Chi. Muss Thaver of Beta Pha.
The Hills Hottest He was designated as Sennett Kirk, of the Phi Kappa Patt fraternity, with 69 votes. The team, called the Jayhawker before. Blanks were sent out by the Jayhawker staff asking them to vote in the selection of Kirk was then made from the various votes of the houses. Doe was selected for second place with 53 votes each.
Book in Five Sections
The book was divided into five sections, each section dedicated to some biblical section which is dedicated to Tommy Johnson, said to be Kansan's greatest son. He also included an inspiration to Jayhawker teams for the 1984 Olympic event in invaded play while playing here.
The sixth section begins with the words, "As Ye Sow," and the humor section follows.
The other sections were dedicated to Charles Robinson, William Carruth, James Green and Francis Snow.
Duplicate receipts were issued this morning to those who had lost their original receipt, in the Jawchoffer office in the Common building. If an order was received after the orders are filled may do so. There is a very limited number to be sold.
Horace Sankey, c32, is editor-morce and David Newcomer is business manager of the book. Morris Straigh is author-Edwards and Saulford Edwards, c31, was art editor.
Those who assisted on the editorial staff and the sections which they were in charge of are: Charles Dearborn Johnson, Robert Hitchcock, classics; Oliver Clafin, athletics; and Frederic Busch, organizations.
Mother of McCanles Dies
The assistant business managers were Joe Balch and Gordon Sloan. Don Merlard was vice president for the company. Clayton Flood were advertising managers.
Funeral Services to Be Held at Lin coln Friday Afternoon
Mrs. Martha McCanles, 77, mother of C, J. McCanneles, director of the University of Kansas Band, died at her home in Kansas City yesterday shortly after
one is survived by her husband, William M. McCanes; five sons, Joseph M. McCanes; six grandchildren, Charles C. McCanes of Archea, Me. G. H. McCanes, John C. McCanes and W. W. McCanes of Kansas City; and two daughters, Constance C. McCanes and Mrs. C. T. Davall of Tulsa.
The funeral and burial will be held at Lincoln Friday afternoon.
BUSINESS BUREAU TO PRINT LABOR THESIS BY GACLIARDO
A bulletin presenting a summary of
P. Domenico Gagliardi's thesis on
"The History of the Kansas Labor Leg-
tory" in his Ph.D. at the University of Chicago,
is being arranged and printed by the
bureau of business research of the
This condensation of his thesis will be off of the press about May 20 and copies of it will be mailed to a list of interested persons.
Spoke at Commencement
George O. Foster, registrar, delivered the commencement address at the Ozawake Rural High School last night and held a field at 8 in the school auditorium.
Tokyo, May 14—(UP) -Seiji Yoshida, young Japanese adversary at attempt to block the North Korea's States, was forced down on Simunia Island today to heavy fog, according to the state media.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1931
DR. SAMUEL BROOKS LOSES FIGHT TO WARD OFF DEATH
Waco, Tex., May 14—(UP) Dr. Samuel Brooks, president of Baylor University, died at the central Texas Baptist saintantarium at 115 a.m. today, after a 10-day fight to ward off death so he could complete the signing of diploma for this year's college degree. The most educator and Baptist denominational leader.
forewearing, the death of Dr. Samuel Palmer Brooks, who took the school when it was little more than an academy and built it into one of the leading universities of the south, fell asleep in a blaze that shattered university routine.
Telephone Conversation Figures in Murder Case
Olathe, May 14—(UP) The word "honey" spoken in an endearing tone in telephone conversation overheard by a murder case today. Clayton Brenner, county attorney, contended in his open statement that Mr. Koech was murdered of Mrs. Aline Koech, on charges of murdering her husband, Allen Keck, that this conversation would prove jealousy.
Wife Overhears Husband Use Endearing Word:
Is Jealous
Keek was shot in his home on Jan. 23, and died five days later. The wife claimed the shooting was accidental. The county attorney told the jury that fake evidence could be used unexpectedly at the office of her husband and found him talking over the phone. She heard him say, "All right, honey," according to the attorney, who says that this incident trained her jealousy and led to the
Mrs. Keck's statement to the sheer immediately after her arrest told of over-hearing the telephone conversation. At the time of her arrest she admitted she had been intrigued but in reply she was an accident result, trying to protect herself.
Joseph McDowell Is Announced Winner of Forensic Award
Debate Fraternity Initiates
Initiation services for six newly elected members of Delta Sigma Rho, national honorary debate and oratory hall. Second half of the Great Hall met evening at 5.30.
Following the initiation, the entire debate squad was entertained at dinner at the home of Prof E. C. Buehle-designed and co-chaired by Dr. David Dowell, 131, was announced winner of the forensic award for this year. This honor is given each year to the member of the committee who presents the most valuable contribution to forensics. The award is offered through the forensic council and speech department, and is the ambition of each debater on campus.
McDowell has been active in debates for several years, last year winning the election. He is also attracted wide interest on other campuses by his subject, *Doubtlessness of Reason*.
McDowell, with the following, was initiated into Delta Sigma Rho Monday evening. Keith Morrison, a Sr. Coach of St. Mary's; Tresy Pickle; Cicill, and Harold Harding; c.32; Fred Anderson, T3, winner of the 'ornate award last year, is president of the Sigma fraternity.
Ruth Spindler, winner of the tri-state organ contest at St. Louis last week end and Kansas winner, will present her senior organ concert tonight assisted by the orchestra under the direction of Karl Kueerstheimer, director at 8 o'clock. The recital includes four groups of numbers of which the final is the number to be played with the orchestral accompaniment. It will be held at the University Aulium.
Spindler to Give Recital
CUP TO BATTALION
Honorary Colonel Final Candidates Are Fink, Rezae
Cars No. 1 and 2 carrying the surveying instruments, left the University building, where it was first filling station for cars No. 3, 4, 5 and 2 went the wrong way, then waited a few minutes at every filling站 in southwestern Lawrence, they gave up.
Meanwhile the others had reached Ottawa, and No. 3 had been sent back to Seattle. The team was sent out to find No. 3, and finally No. 5 was sent to scout the country for No. 3.
Meanwhile the occupants of No. 1, a Buick touring of 1918 vintage, were at
Driven **ou** by an unquenchable thirst or knowledge, battling through such surmountable obstacles as the denon anger and the obstreperous arm of the police. As I am my airy I class noisily to a tourist my camp of Ottawa last night where he bee scientist observed and relied upon. The North star or generations to come.
Two Sponsors to Be Chosen
All Will Be Presented
at Military Ball
May 22
Astronomists Search for Cars Instead of Stars on Field Trip
or the圣诞 Fink and Nell Rozaz at
the final candidates for honorary
colonel for R.O.T.C. next year, as
attendance at drill yesterday afternoon
The four candidates for sponsor, of which two will be chosen, are Jeanne P. Merrill and Evelyn Snider. The three to serve next year will be elected before the field presentation of awards Wednesday. May 20, and will be presented at the event on Monday.
Second place for the cap was battery A; the coast artillery unit, under the command of Capt. D, K. Rankin.
The Chanceller's cup, given to the battain having the best class attendance for the entire year, and the high-standings of the squad in battain D, the engineer's unit, under Capt. Paul C. Bearlead, Lloyd Lovecott, E. E. Willamine, and W. H. Colwell.
Voice and piano numbers were presented on this afternoon's weekly study, which included many nationalities and degree of prominence were presented by most of the class. Also played was "Gavette," his own composition, as the second number of the rehearsal.
Student Recital Held Today
the side of the road indulging in language that pertained more to theology than astronomy. With the aid of a telephone pole, a block of wood, and an obliquing farmer, the spare tire was finally put on, and the vehicle moved on.
The complete program was as follows: "Standchen" (Schubert), by Mary Emerson; "Die Kettle" (Meyer), by Eileen LaMar, piano; "The Sea" (Grant-Schlesinger), by Helen Kissella, bassoon; "Die Liedung" (Bemerth), by Diana Kottowicz, voice; "The Cottonwood" from "The Morning of the Year" (Cadman), and "The Big Brown Bear" (Mana-Zucca), by Venetia Cox.
Diversified Program Presented in Weekly Concert
"Bhuete-Dialogue" (Sair), by Wilma Macean Stone, piano; "Virgin's Slumber Song" (Roger), and "April, My April" (Kayla). "Some Are Losing," "None But the Lonely Heart" (Tschaikowski), and "My Lover Is a Fisherman" (Streckland), by Maren Brennan. "Some Are Losing," Donald Smith, voice; "Tell Her I Love Her So" (DeFave), "Goes Love as the Wind Blows" (Bottleman), and "Pursues Brahma" (Brahma), by Dovydy Parolee songs.
After considerable pleading the culprits were allowed to go on their way. Strangely enough they reached the door and entered all the other five cars there.
Their grief had just begun, however, when the Buck Rachel reached Ottawa, here to meet her mother, who smoked big black cigars, and placed everyone in the car, including theSurprise team, under three charges. No tail light, no license plates, and maintaining a public nu-mute.
Two Confess to Holdups
Two of the three men captured Tuesday pleaded guilty to the charge of highway robbery before Judge Hugh Means in the district court. Melvin Nelson pleaded reality yesterday after being accused. Sheppard followed said this morning.
Third of Group Captured Tuesday Refuses to Plead Guildy
One of the biggest hauls taken from a motor car was made this morning when the Lawrence police caught J. B Rice, Topeka, and Vivim Johnson, North Lawrence, on their way to Topeka with nearly 61 gallons of alcohol.
Everybody was hungry enough to eat the upholstering out of the car, and they had plenty of food in large and very important portion of the food was still resting back in the object.
Tommy McMahan, the third member of the group that has been terrorizing the country, had guilty to the same charge and is being called Monday morning.
Big Alcohol Haul Made
The district court did not set his bond so he is being held without bond.
Professional Degrees to 1
The granting of 11 professional degrees was recommended to the Graduate School yesterday after a meeting of the faculty of the School of Engineering and Architecture. These students have graduated with a university graduate has proven himself worthy in his profession and has submitted a thesis to the University.
Engineering Alumni Recommended to Graduate School
Those men recommended for degrees are A. W. Copley, electrical engineering; A. D. Aungman, mining engineering; Harry W. Hanlon, electrical engineer; R. S. Goulden, civil engineering; L. M. Meng, civil engineering; E. L. Myers, civil engineering; Robert S. Patterson, civil engineering; Eimer E. Paul, civil engineering; Robert L. Speer, chemical engineering; Bert P. Slaves, civil engineering; and Theodore C. Thee, civil engineering.
W.A.A. Banquet Is Held in Robin Hood Setting
Two Highest Awards Are Won by Margaret and Helen Lawson
autostate Crafton and Leo Jane Shaver gave a dance dressed in Robbin's costume for the women present. The annual sports publication, "The Sports Girl," was drawn by her.
Place cards were targets with rings representing the different classes. The first ring was the dummy, the next ring was the sophomore class, the inner ring the junior class, and the outer ring the senior class were in the form of trumpets and the meant was carried out with names of the classes.
Archery was the main theme of the W.A.A. banquet which' was held last night in the Green Owl Ten room at the Rittenhouse Square, where a robe was Robin Hood and his merry men.
Mary Elizabeth Bryan was toast-mistress of the banquet. Wilma Tilma Taylor gave a talk on the "Bow and Arrow." Talks were given by her students in the "Target." Eliezer Higgins talked for the freshman class on the first ring, Dorothy Lightburn talked on the second ring for the sophomore class, the third ring for the fourth, and the last two Madrian Riley, and Frances White talked on the "Bulls Eye" for the senior class.
The awards were presented by Mass. Ruth Hooher, assistant professor of music at the University of Iowa, awards, silver loving cups, were presented to Helen and Margaret Lawson. Two thousand points are necessary to win this award. Blazers were presented to Brennan Davidson, Florence Davidson, and letters went to Alberta Sapphield, Martha Bishop, Ester Cornelius, Lucretia Douglas, Grace Glanville, Alice Learned, Lois Moon, James O'Neill, and David O'Neill have 1250 points to receive the blazer and 500 to receive the letter.
Peterson Heads Quack Club
Three New Members Were Admitted Following Election
entowing the election, three new members were admitted to the club They were Barbara Kester, c32; Harriet Fritz, c34; and Elizabeth Day, c33 Admittance to the Quack club only allows the passing of a different abroad
Lillian Peterson, c'33, was elected president of thequeen club last night. The only officer elected was Margaret Walker, c'34, secretary-treasurer Retiring Blythe, f42, and Elizabeth Bryan, c'32, secretary-treasurer.
A committee composed of Elizabeth Bryan, Harriet Fritz, and Thelma Hunter was appointed to make plans for the annual picnic and swim. Last year the club went to Lake Lotawaia at the cabin of Carol and Eleanor Higgins.
Prof. Philip Readio of the department of entomology will act as chairman of the University commencement board and as secretary to the Chancellor's office, is due to the illness of Prof. R. Q. Brewater of the department of chemistry. Professor Brewater will remain in bed until September, when he arrives in accordance with doctor's orders.
There will be another tryout for passing dives Saturday morning at 10:30.
Today's Scores
National League
Pittsburgh at New York, postponed.
Cincinnati at Philadelphia, postponed.
Chicago at Brooklyn, postponed.
St. Louis at Boston, postponed.
--point committee composed of members from the two student government groups to submit the following resolution to the Chancellor for
American League
Boston 000
Detroit 010
Washington 020
Cleveland 020
Philadelphia 000
Chicago 000
Resolutions Made to Limit Number of Student Cars
Council Would Require That Students Have Parents' Permission for Automobiles
COMMITTEES CHOSE
To the Chancellor of the University of Kansas:
"A joint committee composed of members from the two student governing bodies of the University of Kansas has approved the 60-page document."
**received:** 1. We recommend that a letter be sent to each patron who is not in keeping with the policy of the University of Kansas that attaches it.
2. That written cement from the parents or guardian must be in the hands of the Chancellor before such maintenance will be per-
3. That all University students observe and support extinguishing legislation designed to promote safety in the maintenance of automobiles.
Three resolutions concerning student ownership of motor cars were recommended by the Men's Student Council in a special meeting held last night.
These resolutions were that each student, in order to own or maintain an apartment, must consent of his parent or guardian, together with the reason for such ownership.
That the Men's Student Council is unanimously opposed to the ownership or maintenance of automobiles by K.U. students, except in cases of necessity.
That the council approves and supports the action of the Administration in any communication with students expressing the final actions of the joint committee of student affairs in the matter, and that the council agrees that cars are not a student necessity and that insofar as it is possible their ownership and maintenance should be discussed.
No Action on W.S.G.A. Bill
The council took no action on the W.S.G.A. bill to restrict the number of persons riding in front seats of automobiles and to prohibit riding on the outside. Members said that such action could not be taken this semester because it would not time to return to the requirements of the constitution concerning passage of bills.
Campus interpretation of the suggestions indicate that the seating arrangements would impress parents of students at the University with the power they have in school. They would ride and riding in automobiles, and that they will give the master full consideration than
Other business taken up at the meeting included the appropriation of $125 from the budget for the printing of the revised constitution of the Council as well as the by-laws in the K book for next year. The K book is also printed, laws, some 48 pages, can be printed in the K book is to be considered at a time when the K book is according to Pauline Kirk, editor.
Burnen Lyman was appointed chairman of a committee to seek the establishment of a student union, and a committee Phil Cook, Dordon Cannon and Robert Hoffman were appointed to work out the plan of election of cheerleaders by
Investigation of student employment will be carried out by Lester Boell Mitchell, Robert Dill, Harold Johnson, and John Metcalfe will work on the rooming
Reapportionment of School of Engineering representatives will be considered by Maurice McManus, Eugent Manning, and John Frei.
Consider Minority Planks
Strobel, Samuel Berg, and Charles Wassett were appointed on the committee to build the Union building. Stanley Toland and R. C. Keenwalt were placed on the committee to oversee the cities. Phil Cook, Harold Denton, and Burton Lyman are on the budget com-
A committee also was appointed to consider proposals on the platform of Frank Gray, a former member of group it is composed of Frank Gray, Curt Swain, Ford Harbaugh, Denison Hicks.
Three sets of motion picture reels will be shown at the meeting of the American Society of Civil Engineering to be held this evening in room 207 Marvin hall. These pictures will show the building of the Panama Canal, an engineering plant. New York's newest subway, Refreshments will be served.
FOUR PAGES
DOCTOR CADY GIVES SEVERAL LECTURES ON 'LIQUID AIR
H. D. P. Cady, of the department of chemistry, left today for Wayne, Nebr., where he will speak to the meeting of the State Teachers College of State Teacher's college. In the morning he will speak on "Liquid Air." He will also give a demonstration of liquid air.
In the afternoon the subject of his lecture will be "Dry Ice." While in Wayne Doctor and Mrs. Cady will be the puces of Doctor and Mrs. I. H Britell. Doctor Cady gave a lecture and demonstration or Liquor on Saturday, Tuesday He will also lecture in Alva, Okla Wednesday, May 27.
K.U. Student Wins Prize in One Act Play Contes
First Award for Kansas Made by National Drama Group
Loren Kennedy, c32 of Parsons, has been awarded first prize in Kansas, as part of a national contest conducted by the Drama League of America, for a one-act play on the subject of Georgia. The play is entitled "Ladies and a Gentleman."
"Ladies and a Gentleman" is a modern play about a woman who builds up a story book ideal of George Washington and his perfections. In a dramatic performance, the actor must her husband with all his faults to the perfectness of the famous George.
Kennedy is a member of the class in play writing and has taken parts in the drums, "Cook Room," "The Lost Girl," and "Betha the Seward Machine Girl" in the University
The drama will now be entered in the national context in which there will be plays from each of the states. The winner will be announced Sept. 1. The winner will be given $100 award royalty, 10 per cent of gross sale of the book, and 50 per cent of collections from amateur productions. Also the play will be given a preliminary production by the American Academy of dramatic arts in New York.
First place for the long play in the
first issue, the context went to Sir Peter
Mechan, a historian of historical
Historical society at Topeka. He plays
a three-act comedy called "Prince
King."
MacDowell Hold's Election
Rudolph Wendelin to Succeed Vander as Club President
Rudolph Wendellen was chosen president of the MacDowell club at its annual election, where he served as Administration building. Other officers chosen were Lorraine Starr; vice president; Christine Fink secretary; and Maeine Glasser, treasurer.
The new officers will succeed William Vandell, president. James Penney, vice president. Danny Gloeckner and Olaa Wallace, treasurer. The two groups of officials will meet this week. They are expected to discuss the possibility of plans for next year which included the possibility of bringing a guest artist of the Mediatheque to work with them and the possibility of sponsoring an all-University costume party. The club also voted to send $2 million to the institution at its center at Peterborough, N.H.
Martial Law Quells Uprising
Spain Again Quieted After Three Days of Looting and Burning
M Madrid, Spain, May 14—(UP)-Perfect tranquility now exists throughout Spain. Almost all the countries and universities said today in announcing the general election June 21 or 28. Many monks and nuns have been called to speak as president lamented that the government had been taken by surprise in Madrid. The ruling party's national law which quelled recurrence of anti-religious vandalism in a score of cities and towns throughout the country is expected to vote early.
The new republic celebrated the anniversary of the first month of its existence by moving to confiscate the private fortune of attack on churches and fortune of attack on churches the authorities ascribe the looting and burning to the erstwhile monarch.
azam zamara, president of the council of ministers today confirmed that the general election in Spain will take place June 21 or 28.
Club Holds Last Meeting
Bailey Visits Campu
The last regular meeting of the chemistry club was held this afternoon at 4:30 in room 201 Chemistry building. The program was in charge of Prod. of Chemistry. Two other students were Vernon Holm and Lloyd Mahl both graduate students in the department of chemistry. The subject of their class was "The Chemistry of Bainctinction."
Dr. E. H. S. Bailley, professor emeritus, former head of the department of chemistry, visited the department Tuesday, May 12.
YOUTHS FOUND GUILTY ON TWO LIQUOR COUNTS
Tate and Tooley, Former University Students, Are Convicted of Possession and Transportation
NEW TRIAL NOT GIVEN
Plea Is Made to Keep Them From Associating With Bad Characters
Ontario, may 13—GP) two students of the University of Kansas, Edward Tate and George Tooley, were found guilty in circuit court here in connection with the portation of liquor. Sentence was deferred pending a motion for a new trial.
The jury received the case early on Friday and ordered that the trial nearly 11 am today before returning the verdict. The two youths, members of prominent Kansas City families, were arrested near Olalas as they returned to the university at Lawrence after a vacation.
Officers who arrested them testified at their trial that several bottles of liquor were used by the students to assault the students. The defense consisted of testimony by numerous character witnesses concerning their former good character and industry of
Attorney for the pair made a dramatic plea to the jury not to send them to jail or prison and force them to associate with underworld characters.
Parents of the two youths were in the courtroom when the verdict was returned. Bothers mothers they. We were by their husbands and sons.
Judge C. A. Robards gave the defense three days in which to file motion against the judge. Motion against vests stands, could range from a fine of $100 and 30 days in jail to a fine of $200.
Scott to Head Glee Club Other New Officers of Men's Organization Are McCornick and Walker
Marshall Scott, c'33, was elected president of the Miceon's Men's club last night at the regular meeting of the club in Marvin hair salon. He also is the business manager and Charles McCormick was chosen as librarian. The business manager of the club serves as secretary and the club's men will hold office all next year.
This year's officers are: president, Robert Milton; business manager, Philip Keefer; and librarian, Donald Smith. Durand Burnett has served as director for this year and new director will be chosen until next fall.
The Men's and Women's Glee clubs will give a joint concert next Tuesday evening in the University auditorium. This concert is given annually by the Dean Agnes Hospital and Prof. William Pilcher.
The Men's Glee club will also sing at the senior banquet and baccalaureate service this spring. The program will include up of school songs and concert numbers.
Professor Pilehr will direct the Mice's Glee club again next year. This year was the first time the club had members to return, and the members will return to the club next year according to Scott, the new president. Last fall the club was almost ready for a reunion. This year the club strove to keep its membership down to 30 men, which is the concert quota for concerts. Next summer the club will collate its membership to 36 men.
K.U. to Debate Oklahoma
Post Season Argument Has Been Scheduled for June 13
Completion of arrangements for a post-season debate with the University of Oklahoma on June 13 at Oklahoma State University. Prof. E. C. Bucher, debate coach. The question to be discussed will be, resolved: That the federal government should purchase and re-forest sufficent lands to take care of crop lands.
The debate will be broadcast over radio station 1750 in Oklahoma City, MO. The book is published by Publishing company, publishers of a book of model cars. The Kane Institute sponsored the book. 133, and Fred Anderson, 132, will uphold the affirmative side of the debate.
This post-season meeting will be a non-decision debate.
Taggart Speaks in Kansas City
J. H. Taggart, associate professor of medicine, spoke at a meeting of the Purchasing Agents association held in the Mushebach hotel, Karnass City, last evening. He discussed banking problems with the bank, stabilization and farm relief plans.