Weather Fair and warmer
A battle of keys! No fingers broken, we hope.
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
No. 132
VOL. XXVIII
Blaze at Bagnell Causes $100,000 Loss; Two Killed
Frame Buildings of Missi
Town Town's Business
District Swept
by Flames
OUTSIDE HELP CALLED
Bagnell, Me, March 16- (UF) After destroying 19 buildings at an estimated loss of $10,000 and burning two men to death, the fire was later Latest rate was not extinguished today.
LAWRENCE. KANSAS. MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1931
the fire started in the Calkin building, a two-story frame business and hotel structure and spread rapidly to other buildings.
Fire departments from Elden and Jefferson City run a scene shortly after the fire. Fire companies pump water out of the Oaage river and throw it on the Osage River.
The body of Brown was recovered from Calking building. The body of the identified victim was found in ruins of the Oriental hotel.
Most of the buildings destroyed wre
of frame construction, built during the
boom following announcement of the
Union Electric company of St Louis
that is would construct a $125,000 powe
pew in a few miles west of Bag-
town.
The fire was discovered shortly after 2 a.m., and soon gained such properties that appeals were sent for outside
Second Contest Will Be Given Tomer row Night at Spring Hill
Men's Glee Club to Paola
The Men's Glee club, under the direction of William Pilcher, professor of voice in the School of Fine Arts, will leave tomorrow for Padua where it will play concerts every day and jam. Tomorrow evening it will give a concert in Spring Hill.
Classic Group, unaccompanied and directed by Don Burnett, student director of the group (Morley); "The Peaceful Child" (Schumann); "Sesame Balsam Song" (Brahms)
The program which the Glee club will give, follows:
"Arabian Love Song" (Sung) by Burrett, tenuret the "Sieight" (Kourney) "Flight for Kansas (Kendire) "I'm a Jawhawk" (Arr. by Larrimore).
"Alma Mater." *A Nederland Fols* Song ("Arr. by kruenwe") *Plantation* (Steiner); "Happy Song" (Gains) trumpet obligato by Milo Durren
American Group, "Somedashid" (Bat-tholemew); "Shadow Marche" (uncompanied) (Prothers); "Prio Dreema" (Cachman); "laitone; laitone" (The Builder); "Cachman."
Sol Arthur Dabrow will play a group of violin solos followed by several seals. Gail Mason, Eaton, Don Smith, Don Burnett, Mounjee Erickson, Kanakodar Rao will give
Elmer Anderson will be the accompanist for the club.
AUTO WRECK AT MUD CREEK
PUTS TWO IN HOSPITAL HEX
HEARING HIS JAW MUSCLE MOVE
Frances Roland, Independence, Mo. and Frank Capell, 621 Harrison street, Detroit when the car in which they were driving ran into the end of the bridge at Riverside Park. They wrecked and they were brought to the Memorial hospital by "Bub" Ham-
Latimer and Aikman Write Article
Cipula was unable to give a reason for the accident; the car swerved and struck the bridge. Miss Holland received a chest injury and Cipula's ankle injury. Both injuries are serious and they will be discharged from the hospital today.
Wiedemann Talks at Emporia
The first of a series of articles by Dr H. B. Latimer and Dr John M. Aikman on the 'Pre-Natural Growth of the Insect' Journal for Record and the Record for January. The article included a discussion of the growth in limbs, hind limbs, and hind limbs of the cat fetus.
Dr. Johann F. Wiedemann, an exchange student from Germany, delivered an address to the Rotary club of Germany. The address was "New Germany and Universities of Germany." Mr. Wiedemann studied zoology department at the University.
Woodring Announces New Board
Topeka, March 18—(UP)--The new state board of administrators announced by Gov. Harry Woodring and Ed Macarthy, McCarthy, Ed Arnold, Chapman, and W. F. O'Brien, St. Paul.
Student Released from Hospital Henry Lueck, who has been in the student hospital for the past week, went home in Networkx yesterday for a few days.
Demonstrates Electrical Wonders
Sergon P. Grace, assistant vice president of the Bell Telephone liberation will explain some of the electrical wonders at a demonstration lecture in the University auditorium Wednesday. Inverted speech, a talking flame and an artificial larynx will be discussed in his lecture.
Wilkins Submarine Off for Arctic Adventure
Spitzbergen
Queer Craft to Brooklyn.
Then to London and
Sydney.
Carden, N. J., March 16- (UP)-Sir Hilbert Wilkens, and his crew of adventurers in a submarine, showed on today the fact that of its trip to the Pacific Ocean, they sailed.
The queer-looking craft, with its long steel runners showing above the body, will go to Brooklyn maze yard where they will lead them through a journey, which will send the former naval submarine under the northern tee pods. There was to ceremony in the water.
Sir Hubert and Commander Sloan Dannerbower, the skiff's skipper, both are airborne to react to the Arctic in time against the advantage of the summer light and thaws.
The tiny craft already has cost close to $200,000 during conversion from a ship of war to a ship of science. This figure will be greatly increased. The actual start on arctic trip will be from Larsen Island to Spitzbergen, they will fly to Stettemberg, and then dries the tiny craft will head into the ice jacks.
Prepare Ship for Hoover
Naval Men Expect to Have Vessel Ready Wednesday or Thursday
Washington, March 15 — (UP) - Activity at the White House, the navy department, and aboard the record-breaking ship up to date to permit the earliest possible hit by Howe on his trip to Port Ries and the Virgin Islands announced.
The President probably will sail from Norfolk Wednesday or Thursday, depending on how soon accommodations can be made. Mr. Hawer has decided to teach children at the school will visit her son, Herbert Jr., who is ill in Asheville, N.C.
STUDENTS TO HAVE NAMES
CARVED IN SCHOOL TABLE
Philadelphia. — (UP) — When you were a kid did you ever curve to chair legs, and the other furniture, and then get a lickin for your artistry.
So they have placed the table in the new Mitten Memorial hall where the seniors are seated in their teams and those attaining a high school average will be curved on the table.
University officials have decided that boys like to be immortalized by seeing their names carved in some permanent place.
If you did, then come to Temple Barbara and provide a beautiful malaque table just be used for the express purpose of having nancies on its polished
They believe it will develop murals in the school founded by Dr. Russell H. Conwell.
Okahama City, March 16—(UF)—A bill providing severe punishment for "habitual criminals" is being studied by the Oklahoma legislature.
OKLAHOMA CONSIDERS BILL
OKLAHOMA CONSIDERS BILL FOR HABITUAL CRIMINALA
Under provisions of the bill a person convicted three times on felony charges would be admitted to life in the penitentiary. The prisoner would not be eligible for release on parole until he shall have served a minimum of 12 years.
Every person convicted four times of a felony would be punished by life imprisonment and would not be eligible for parole.
FOURTH LITERATURE TALK
"The Pioneer Theme in Contemporary American Literature" will be the subject of the talk given by Miss Myra Mull Thursday at 4:30 c/o room 206 Fresher. This is the fourth of a series of lectures arranged especially for freshmen.
TO BE GIVEN BY MYRA HULI
C. B. Lips will speak on the following Thursday on "Old English Songs" and Miss Dorothy Willmack will complete the lesson on "Ancient Irish Illustrates lecture on the lake country."
Joslin Appointed Secretary
Eosion Transcript Correspondent to Be Hoover's Assistant
Washington, March 16—(UP)—Theoreo Joalin, former correspondent of the Boston Transcript, will be appointed secretary to President Howard Sanders, who joined the Justice Department. Joalin replaces former Secretary George Akerson, who resigned six weeks ago to take an executive pos with a motion picture corporation. Joshin has been a Washington correspondent of the Transcript for a number of years.
Joslin probably will take over his new office soon after the President returns from his 10-day trip to Porto Rica and the Virgin Islands. Amanda made it clear that she is political secretary to Walter Newton, political secretary to the president.
Hoover's Assistant
Resigns from Transcript
Boston, March 15. (UP)—Theodore Jamin, who is to be President Hoyne's successor, will appear in an correspondent of the Boston Transcript and prepared to leave tonight for
Bishop Gregg to Talk Here
Debaters Back From Trip
Negro Missionary Will Give Convoca
Bishop John A. Greng, AIB-92, Nagle, will be the speaker for all-University convocation to be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the University of Kansas in a bishop in the African Methodist church, of Kansas City, and has made numerous trips to Africa as a missionary.
Mr. Gregg will speak on "The Experiences of a C. U. Graduate in Africa." He will tell of his numerous trips and the difficulties which he encountered.
Only Two Decisions Given on Long Tour of Eastern Schools
MAVERFORD COLLEGE PLANS
It is not satisfied that it outranks most America colleges in scholastic standing, or that it has been victor over 130 college students of the American Council of Education.
Haverford, Pa. — (UP) The vicious cloisters of Haverford, a former frontier town of old tradition, will start its record century in 1933, prepared to erase its educational traditions and increase its cultural appeal.
The Main Line institution is calling its graduates to help it develop to a modern comprehensive educational establishment.
tion Address Friday
Telenbone Executive Dies
It will only be satisfied, according to Dr. Frederick C. Sharpless, president of the university, that he has developed a program for the next century which will make it a model for all higher education.
Telephone Executive
St. Louis March 18, 2014 -- The
Sear 71, many manager of the Sear
southwestern Bell Telephone company and
later tax commissioner for the company with headquarters in St. Louis died here last night after a long ill-
TO FORSAKE TRADITION!
Washington, March 16.—(UP)—invitation
conservative James Bawell Amwell
Democrat Louisiana, member of the
House of Representatives at 2:35 am today of heart trubbles.
Only two of the seven intercollegiate debates included on the University of Kansas team's Eastern tour last week were decision wins; Of the two, the Kansas debaters won at the College of Detroit, and lost to Notre Dame.
Russell Strobel, Burton Kingsbury,
and Frederick Anderson, accompanied
by his wife, Elizabeth, arrived in Lawrence Saturday night for the two spent in debating with the senator.
The seven teams with whom Kansas debated were Kent College of Law, Chicago, Purdue, University of Chicago,quattro, Purdue College of Dept. and University of Michigan,
Certificates Are Given to 29 in Camp Course
University Women Finish Requirements for Outdoor Work
Certificates were issued to 29 women who completed the camp offered by Miss Barbara Joy bad week. Miss Barbara will teach students where she will attend a few days on her way to Detroit where she will attend the physical education convention.
Requirements for receiving a certificate were three practical outdoor periods in which the women learned the use of the axe and knife, was used to make fire in an outdoor cooking, putting up a pup tent, and making a bed roll. They were also required to attend two outdoor meals at which they planned and cooked their meal.
Those receiving the certificates were Laois Moon, Mary Bishop, Sara Thompson, Eileen McCarthy, Elise Pitulera Bennett, Alice Learned, Elean Moorey, Evelyn Cope, Alice Lightbown, Fannie Zimmerman, Betty Kolkoga, Marian Miley, Elizabeth Bryan, Harriet Fritz, Helen Lawson, Rina Potts, Marissa Fitzgerald, Ann McAmbell, Cora Duff, Florence Davison, Garnet Stillman, Aubrey Attley, Bethra Willemey, Jae Bryn.
is punished for Miss Joy to offer another course at the University in two years. Next year a course will be given Girl Scout national officer or trainee.
The women did some outside reading and wrote a report afterwards on organizing an overnight camping trip.
Brothers Trial Opens Today
Plans of State as Mysterious as Killing of Lingle
of Lingle
Chicago, March 16—(UP) —The long-awaited trial of V. Brothers on charges of committing Chicago's most sensational crime, the killing of Alfred Jinks" Lumble, was scheduled to open a Judge Joseh Sabatha a criminal con.
The 30-year-old St. Louis man whom the state charged with killing the Tribune reporter and secretive reckoner for hire appeared confident at a hearing last week, which was week in selection of a jury. Plans of the state in the trial were as mysterious as was the killing of Lingle last June 9. Brothers himself confessed he knew nothing of the evidence to be offered by the state, and defense were aware of victory.
Washington, March 16- (U.S.) Secretary of Interior Wilbur was asked to chair a committee representing the oil states advisory committee. The purpose of the meeting will be called in October to "develop plans to stabilize the petroleum industry." The request was contained in a memo sent to the commission of the oil states advisory committee.
Full Oil Hearing Is Asked
Conference to Be Held March 30 to Develop Stabilization Plans
The carving resembles ancient Egyptian work. It depicts a sheepard in a reclining position with a staff in one hand, and a sheep grazing nearby chewing on a robe which is grasped by the sheepard. The shepherd's hand rests on the surface of the stone appear to have held at one time gems or stones of som nature.
Russellville, Ark. — (UP)—An intricately carved stone face of the Arkansas river near Dardanelle were brought from the bottom of the Arkansas river near Dardanelle.
UNUSUAL STONE IS FOUND IN BOTTOM OF ARKANSAS
Washington, March 16—(UP)-WHI II. Von Bayer, chief of the forestry division of the U.S. Army, was wounded in interior, critically wounded his wife, and then committed suicide in his fashionable apartment here today. Von Bayer was 20 years old.
Familiar Numbers Feature Tonight's Two-Piano Recita
Turkey in the Straw' One Old Favorite to Be Given by Maier, Pattison
PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
Guy Mauger and Lee Patison who will give a concert this evening at the University auditorium, arrived from Chicago this morning, and will remain over night in Lawrence. A large number of the state expected for the event.
Among the numbers included on this evening's program are well-known favorites like "Turkey in the Straw," "Dragonfly and Minnow" and "The Carnival of Animals."
The full program for the concert tonight is as follows:
"Rondo in C Maceur" (Chopin); "Prelude,
The Adderion of a Faun" (Debusy);
"Scheerzo, Or R? (San Santi)
and Variations (Buch-Hemer-
)
"Forest Elves" (MacDowell), "Coronation Secee" (Muskett-Pattison), "L carnival of animus" (Sain Saens), "The Aquarium, the Cuckoo in Deep Woods, The Wild Donkey, the Swan, the Lion, the Dog, the Straw," (Dalles Frantz), "Straus in Blue Double Wallz" (Schilz-Eoler).
Class of '06 Plans Reunion
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary to Be During Commencement Time
Letters will be sent by Prof. U. G. Mitchell of the department of mathematics and by representatives of the various schools to all members of the class '60 inviting them to attend the commencement week to be held during commencement week.
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This and other plans were made at a committee meeting held yesterday afternoon at the Memorial Union building, where the union will be hired at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7. An informal party will be held at 6:15 p.m., to best of the class of 96 plan to wear some distinguishing colorful dress. Among those present at the event were William B. Lewis and Fred Eilworth, secretary of the Alumnae association; E.B. Black and E.D. Hummel of Kansas City, Ms. C. H. Waring and C. C. Muskowski, president and M. Boy P. Moore of Toppeca
Snowden Undergoes Operation
Snowden Undergird Opens
Forsham, Sunbury, Surrey, March 15-
18 (www.foresham.org). The 15-
th operation of the exchequer, undewent a successful
operation at his home today. The chancellor is suffering from eystasis, which developed after an attack of influenza
Woodring to Sign Oil Bill
Topeko, March 18 (UF) — In line with efforts being made in order for prostitute ordinance for poor women, Wood-Ida he would sign the bill providing for legal proliration of ed in Kankan.
MODERN LANGUAGE TEACHERS
ELECT ENGLE VICE-PRESIDENT
Prof. E. F. Engle of the German department was elected vice-president of the Association of Modern Language Teachers and South at the meeting last Friday and Saturday in Chicago, III. Professor Jameson of Oberlin College was elected
The main address at the general session was delivered by Professor Michael West of Bengal, India, whose book on English literature has been esteged because of the method of teaching English in India. This was the largest meeting the association had in bad
Purpose and Policies of Kayhawk Announced
Party Not to Interfer With Fraternities Says Chaffee
While the country is bankrupt, lack
The rumor that the new Kaizhayaw party is organized to war on fraternity groups, was firmly denied today by the president of the party, Mr. Aaron Schwarz, a organization had as its sole purpose the promotion of non-fraternity interests, and this purpose could not be construed to mean he should wear headgears with fraternity ties.
SEALING SCHOONER VIKING TORN APART BY EXPLOSION
In spite of extremely fertile soil and equitable climate, the governing class of foreigners must get their fruits and vegetable out of our country. Such it is that the Harvard African Exhibition amber by Dr. Howard F. Smith of the U.S.
"But politics consume only a short part of the year," the president insisted, "and we plan to organize for year-round activity."
When asked what the political policies of the organization would be, the Kayhawk leader said he was unable to participate in the party; party would participate in politics. Chaffee said the party would sponsor social functions, such as smokers and parties, and that it would probably use teams for intramural competition.
Chaffee would not say whether or not the list of candidates which the Kirkhaven will put up should be non-frauntright men. However, he did reiterate his statement made several days ago, that he would not from actual membership in that party.
darkest Africa now has now, but it has no health. Such at least is the case of the corner of the continent that makes up the republic of Liberia. The light of civilization was brought to that country in the 16th century and brightened the scene is now being made apparent. One of the darkest sides of the picture is in the corner of the country.
Only One Hospital
St. John, Newfoundland, March 16.
—(UP) The sealing schooner, Viking,
died turn apart at an explorer's
station on the island and on the
northeastern coast of Newfoundland,
advises received here said today.
Advisors were present and approximately 140 men, including Varick Frisell, New York explorer, were boarded. Many of the crew were killed.
"It's political function will have to be determined by the members after being informed and said of the party this morning. He cannot on assert that provided the party had a strong membership to insure a good voting strength, it would probably enter cannonball."
A host of diseases are rife there. Among them are malaria, blackwater fox (Vulpes vulpes), smallpox, chicken pox, sleeping sickness, pneumonia, yellow fever, rabies, chickpea fever, berberis, and nutritional diseases. About only ones missing are bites from the cattle and deer.
Supreme Court Adjourns
Darkest Africa Has Received Light But She Still Lacks Health Conditions
Sapireme Vourl 2
Washington    35—(UP)—The
supreme court announced today that it will adjourn from March 23 until April 13.
Public health and sanitation are absolutely lacking. There is no public toilet in the city, except for Morovia, wells and esternes are the only sources of water. There is also no sewer system. In the extremely porous soil of the back yard where the outhouses are located,
Three or four physicians and "one building called a hospital" represent the extent of medical facilities for the population with a population of about 2,012,000.
of funds is not the only hindrance to sanitation and health work, says Docer. "We need to make sure we do better after the last American minister to the country died there of yellow fever," he adds. Docer, the governor, organizes its sanitary and public health activities in accordance with an agreement between the federal government and governments. He is returning now, since complete lack of co-operation from the Liberian government made him unable to continue.
'God Will Watch'
The more favored of the population — socially, economically, politically—take the attitude that God will take care of them and the devil will take care of the rest. Consequently they cause problems an interest in public health activities.
Liberia's diseases and her lack of public health work are not without support. Her immediate neighbors, Sirra Leone, Nigeria and the Gold Coast Colony, all have active department staff who have overwintered over the situation in Liberia. These other countries have tried to stamp out yellow fever, but they can never feel safe because the disease is always present in Liberia, and may at any time be brought over.
Liberia has never recorded any communicable disease on any bill of health. These are required of each vexillologist in the United States. This information is obtained from the government of the foreign country, and is part of our protection against the importation of disease. Liberia has to furnish this vital information.
Minnesota School May Suffer Loss of Appropriations
State Legislature Insists That Liquor Violators Be Reinstated in University
17 STUDENTS CHARGED
St. Paul, Minn., March 18—(UP) — to withhold appropriations until satisfactory arrangement had been made for remitting suspended University of Iowa student debt.
The threat was heard as members of the senate committee, investigating the charges on the 15 suspended and two expelled students, considered recommendation. The committee's suggestion is tonight or before the senate latest today.
The 15 students were suspended because University officials said they had been drinking. The two were expelled and the two were arrested by officers. The pair have no recourse to e-enter the university farm school unless the legislator force their remuneration.
The others would be allowed to be graduated after doing penance for their alleged liquor law violations.
St. Paul, Minn., March 16—(UP) - Harmonizing the discarded articles are an important task for alleged drinking became the task of officials at the University of Minnesota
Just when the 15 students would be reconditioned to the institution was not over, they were actively, however, that they would be allowed to finish their work after doing so. All of this led them to who are accused of being campus boat-leengers were expelled officially, officials
Members of the committee who have heard stories from the students and their parents said they believed the police were being penalized for it, and were being penalized for it.
Mellon Expects to Get Depression Expense Index From Income Returns
Taxes May Reveal Deficit
Washington, March 16—(UP)—Expectations of Treasury Money expects in the next year that business depression and the probable government deficit from the income tax collections for the first quarter of this year, the hat of which were pouring in.
Security officials have estimated returns for the first quarter, which must be filed by midnight tonight, would run between $252,000 and $330,000 or around $100,000 less than for the fourth year when they totaled $689,000.
This is despite a general increase of 1 per cent in the tax rate over last year, when a temporary 1 per cent reduction voted by copersis was effective.
Midnight tonight is the deadline for filing income tax returns. March 15 is the day you file. It hurts, but because the fifteenth fell on Sunday, this year, taxpayers have to wait.
Spring Weather Forecast
A. M. Hamrick Predicts Sunshine and Warm Wind for Tomorrow
Kansas City, March 16- (UF) —Pleasant spring weather with the temperature in the 50's today and tomorrow was forecast today by A. M. Hammick, Sunshine, and southerly wind will aid in pushing the mercury upward.
This condition prevails generally over the Middle West. The atmosphere this region has is extremely austere, rather chilly was described by Hamicke as a "frosty spring mornings." Another feature of the city and probably was four or five degrees cold in the open country
Traffic Bill Still Before Lindley
The joint traffic bill of the Men's Student Council and the W.S.G.A. is still before the Chancellor awaiting his decision. The Chancellor was not in his office Saturday and is engaged in conferences today so it will be difficult to get a better answer not to be given the bill for a few days when the Chancellor will be free to consider it.
Gets $400 Scholarship
Hoopes Returns to Classes
Helen Rhoda Hoopes, professor of English, returned to her classes this morning. Miss Hoopes has been ill for several days.