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Fair tonight with rising temperature. Somewhat cloudy tomorrow.
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Regular band concert tonight at University auditorium.
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
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VOL. XXVIII
FRATERNITY TAX BILL INTRODUCED IN LEGISLATURE
Representative Hicks Takes Fight to Put Houses on County Assessments to Lower House
DILLS 'IS SURPRISED'
Passage Would Necessate Court Fight on Strictly Constitutional Grounds, Attorneys Say
Topkip, Jan. 15. (UP) - Representatives introduced in the house of representatives of the Kansas legislature a bill to put college fraternity buildings on land.
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Since the Pan-Hellenic organization at the university, with Robert Dilla president, has attempted to have the governor of county coll, such a move in legislature has been anticipated. The organized homes were sent tax statements this week.
Move Anticipated
In the case such a bill is passed at this session of the legislature, the attorneys for the organized houses at the University will withdraw their present proposal because the case has been taken. The case is based merely on a Kansas statute which declares tax exempt any property not exceeding one-half acre and the building being used without a view of profit and for the purpose of promoting education.
Another plea would then be entered by the Stone, McClure, Webb and Johnson law firm, attorneys for the county to have the property stricken from the county tax roll on constitutional grounds. The above mentioned bill, if passed, would in no way effect the concession of certain property tax exempt.
Chicago, Minneapolis, Oklahoma City Seattle Plan Meetings
To Celebrate Kansas Day
told of the proposed amendment at today. Dodd said that it was the first one he had heard about it. He also insisted that the students be the Men's Student Council, would take Tokken tomorrow and interview the attorneys concerning the bill.
Five principal colleges will hold meetings and celebrations in honor of Karsa on Feb. 12 and February it was learned today from Fred Ellworth, secretary of the alumni
PSYCHOLOGISTS TO HEAR TALK MONDAY ON CIGAR ILLUSION
In New York, Kansas will be represented by a delegation at the St. Regi hotel on Feb. 13.
On Jan. 29, Kanans will meet in Chicago at the Allington hotel for a banquet and celebration. In Minneapolis, the meeting will be held at the Curtiss hotel. Oklahoma City, and Seedersville, are planning for an observance of the day.
The illusion was first pointed out by D. Harry Helsen of Bryn Mawr college, who wrote that the instructor in psychology here and now at Bryn Mawr is working on the phe-
At the psychology collouquium, which will meet at a 4 clocked Monday in room 13 Administration building, a talk will be given on "Cigarette or Cigar Illness" by Dr. Larry Padikas and Dr. Podakis of the psychology department, are in charge of the program.
Schweger to Speak in Wichita
Dean Raymond A. Schweger will speak at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday in Wichita at a meeting of the Wichita city council of the Parent Teachers association. The subject of Dean Schweger's talk is to be "Education for Character Development." The meeting will be held in the armor of the Wichita high school, east.
Negro Pleads Guilty
Kansas City, Mo, Jan. 16—(U-P)—A plea of guilty to a charge of assault an 18-year-old white girl, was entered today by Rudolph Gibson. *s, a Negro, accused of killing a person in the same vein was deferred until tomorrow. The maximum penalty is death.*
Phi Chi Elects Officers
Martin Milla, ffr. med., was elected president at an election of the PHI Chancery in 1967. Other officers are as follows: vice-president, Alfred Harel, and judge presiding.
Engineers to Topeka
The water supply class of the civil engineering department visited the building where a day the class went to Topka to inspect the water works, and then to intercept there.
WHY CLUB TO HEAR ADDRESS BYGUERRANT OF MANHATTAN
The Why club will hold its last meeting of the semester this evening in the sub-assessment of the Union building from 7 to 8 o'clock.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1931
The Rev William Guerrant, student pastor of the Presbyterian church in Cranston, R.I., on the subject of "What's Wrong with Christianity?" The Reverend Mr. Guerrant is a member of the executive board of the Student Council of the Y.M.C.A. and was instrumental in securing a $50,000 grant to student center in Manhattan recently.
Charge Wilbur Favored Larger Oil Companies
Franklin Claims Present Program Will Shut Down Smaller Concerns
Concerns
Washington, Jan. 13.-(UPI) -Serec's charge-to-day with attempting to change today with attempting to form four companies, chiefly engaged in importing oil, the entire oil market of the United States.
Wirt Franklin of Oklahoma City, chairman of the governor's oil relief conference which opened today, assures that the present program of socialized conservation is continued and results in improved water quality and the cessation of developments and exploration work, the known oil reforestation will state will be practically valued.
He inquired point-blank "What big companies had advised Secretary Wilbur in advance as to how they would defeat any beneficial result of a tariff" and "the secretary's censure announcement that he was opposed to a tariff."
Secretary of War Hurley, member of the federal oil conservation board, assured the conference that the administration will not oppose or against a petroleum tariff. Representative John Garner, Texas, minority leader of the house, and Senator Sheppard, Democrat, Texas, promised to work with the president on sensitive hearing for oil tariff legislation.
Mob Action Is Condemned
Postponement of Resolution No Apology for Maryville Officers
Jererson City, Jan. 15-(UP)—A resolution condemning the action of a mob which lynched a Negro in Mary-
hill. The ruling board of representative today
The resolution which was introduced by W. E. Freeland of Tanney county, pointed out that the indefinite postpone-tuesday Tuesday of a resolution condemnation of the Maryville officers and had been misconstrued as an apology of the he mub action.
FORMER INSTRUCTOR ELECTED PSI CHI NATIONAL HISTORIA
M. Howell Lewis, former instructor in psychology at the University, and later the University of Chicago, was re-elected historian of Pa Chi, national honorary psychological fraternity, at their national convention in Iowa City during the Christmas vacation.
Edmund B. Newman, also a former natrateur at the University, was elected vice-president of the national organization and president of the eastern secr
KFKU Changes Schedule
KFKU today announced a change in future schedules. The change concerns the chain-store debate program that stores are detrimental to the best interests of the public, which as to have been present Jan. 27, will
"Do's and Don'ts for debaters, scheduled for Feb. 3, will be given or an. 27."
In Congress Today
Dean Ellis Stouller talked on, "The contact of Space Curves," at the mathematics college which not yesterday but in May studied f. the mathematics department, and graduate students in the department and the last one be held this semester.
Talk Is Given by Dean Stouffer
Seminate begins consideration of $30,00,00 project to modernize three counties in Arkansas to acquire into charges of irregularity leasing Colorado off sale deposits and lease estates. Customs, prohibition immigration and other services to a unified bor-
House continues consideration of Var department appropriation bill; public buildings committee considers reposed federal buildings. Immigration committee continues consideration of Vars agency committee considers private bill. Veterans committee continues hearing on capitalization program.
Hoover Signs Bill Lessening Power of Jones Statute
Proof of Commercial Gain Will Be Required for Conviction
Washington, Jan. 15—(UP)President Hoover today signed the Stobie bill, modifying the Jones law providing statutes for prohibition violations.
SHORT MEETING HELD
The Stobbs bill softens the provisions of the Jones law in some regards. The main change made by the Stobbs law is designed to require evidence of actual intent to gain commercially beneficial benefits; before the offense can be made a felony.
It specifies that for prosecution on any charge the sale must amount to more than $1 million. Accused must have been convicted of some violation of the prohibition law against solicitation.
Washington, Jan. 15—(UP)—President Dover's law enforcement commission met today for a few minutes to discuss the matter, then recessed until tomorrow. Chairman Wekersham and Dean Roscoe wore black clothing. School were the two at the meeting.
It was regarded as virtually certain that the report would go to President Hoover this week and would be published early next week.
Enforcement Commission Meets
Drouth Relief Bill Is Ready
Measure Goes to Hoover After Ap proval of Congress
Washington, Jan. 15. (UP) Congress put the finishing touch on the bill that would allow a public speaker Longworth signed the emgosed copy of the bill shortly after it was passed.
The measure was then sent to the Senate for Vice-President Curtis' signature. The White House for signature minus the $1,500,000 senate amendment for harbor security.
This amendment was eliminated yesterday following a decision of Sen. Richard Dole, D-Ill., who won 60% appropriation to go through rather than delay it indefinitely in disagreement.
Vice-President Curtis immediately signed the bill.
McCLELLAND IS RE-ELECTED
CLELLAND IS RE-ELECTED
LEADER OF SOCIALIST CLUB
At the meeting of the Socialist club last night in the Journalism building the following officers were elected for the coming semester. Frank McCleland, re-elected chairman; Elizabeth West, secretary; Margaret Hannon treasurer; John Shively and Kathryn Killen, members of the executive committee.
Haven—Fred W. Throp, first editor of a paper in this city and for many years a friend to many others, came to this community in 1879, just after having been graduated from the University of Chicago, and became a city in 1886 he became the first editor and the first postmaster of
Reporter were given by Newman Jefrey, Hero L'Euyer and John Shivley members who attended the national competition Chicago over the Christmas holidays.
The petitions to abolish compulsory military training in universities and colleges were read and discussed.
Early Editor Dies
Oakau —(UP)— Bears have become so great a pest in the Nametok and Mege mountain on the island of Shikoku that the forestry office at Uwajima has offered a bounty of 30 yen for each of the animals killed. 1,000 kilos of coyote trees in the national forests near Uwajima, forest rangers discovered.
Providence —(UP)— When Patrolman, William J. Smith was an hour and a half late for roll call and explained that he had fallen asleep on his boat, police commissioners sentenced him to reeducation, a condition suggested gyninistics and dieting. If the patrolman carry out the sentence he will then weigh a mere 200 pounds.
Emporia — The men's and women's clubs of the College of Emporia will leave here Feb. 4 for tours of Kansas. The women's club will sit in at Kansa City, Horton Hawaii. Athelmus and possibly at Topeka and Leavenworth.
Glee Club to Tour
Fined 60 Pounds; Will Weight 200
Wage War on Japanese Bears
The men singers will appear at Lyons, Jane, E. Willettson, Hosta, Wakeleyman, Wade, Mimi Cova, and Newton. Mimi Cova Edwards directs the women's club and D. A. Harscher dirctes.
Toll of Earthquake Mounts
Eight Bodies Are Recovered in Mex- ican Catastrophe
Mexico City, Jan. 15, (UP)—A higher death toll at first after a report was indicated today in the earthquake a larger part of the county last night.
ican Catastrophe
At least 12 persons were seriously injured and suffered minor injuries at Oaxaca, which is in the state of Quintana Roo on the Pacific coast Southern Mexico.
Advicews from Oaxaca near the center of the disturbance said eight bodies had been recovered from the buildings and it was believed that victims of the earthquake would be found as the rescue work continued.
Board Lists Nominations for Two Kansan Office
Nominations for editor-in-chief and managing editor of the Daily Kansas Times are reserved for board meeting. The nominees for editor-in-chief are Wilbur Harold, Harold Cox, Michael D. Bassett, and for managing editor, Owen Paul, Carl Cooper, Virginia Williamson, and Sam
Morere has been campus editor, Sunday editor and associate editor of the *Journal of American Philosophy*. Paul has held positions of Sunday editor, campus editor. Cooper has been up-to-date with campus events. Shade and Miss Williamson have held the offices of Sunday editor and campuse editor.
The four new staff members of the Kansan, appointed by William Nichols managing editor, and approved by the board, are Mildred Curry, for assuits dudez Monday, Jan 19, for terms lasting until March 2. The two staff members are, Sunday editor, Milred Curry, curation editor, Katherine Laird, copywriter, and exchange editor, Ruby Johnson.
Jan. 20
Varsity Orchestra Is Late
Frank McClielland held the position of editor-in-chief for the first nine weeks of the present semester, with Claire Rupert, the present instructor, suce- tured William Nichols has held the office of managing editor since the first of the year.
Election of Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor to Be Iev. 20
Election will be held next Tuesday, Jan. 21. The terms will last for nine weeks, with possible re-election.
Group Engaged to Play at Mid-West Dance Arrives at 7:25
The orchestra which was to play the mid-week variation last night arrived alightly late and only a number of couples who came early for the affair left before the arrival of the
The usually enormous stance line, however, remained for the dance, which began about 7.25, the women were at a premium The orchestra was from
Westminster Student founda-
tion, 127th Grand Mortu-
There will not be a mid-week variance next week because of proximity to final examinations, according to the U.S. Army chairman of the Union operating committee.
Nathan says, "The meidramda of our youth was based largely upon the theatrical stage," and that occured always in the vicinity of railroad tracks. In "Bhera the Beautiful Sewing Machine Girl," the main account of her life, she describes the customary meidramdistic thrills.
"Bertha, the Beautiful Sewing Machine Girl," the old melodramatic thriller that will be presented by the writer of "Fraser Theater," is an example of what George Jean Nathan, America's foremost dramatic critic, calls the "Hawk-
MELODRAMA OF YOUTH TO BE GIVEN BY KANSAS PLAYERS
AUTHORIZED PARTIES Friday, Jan. 16
Jon, 1221 Gread, 11 p.m.
Wesley Foundation, Methodist
Episcopal church, 10 p.m.
The department of design has just concluded of the "concours" which was held in the freshman year. The theme of the "concurs" was a border design. In the sophomore year the requirement was to paint an architectural design their design through the channel of primitive art, in the junior year they would be asked to paint a stucco stipulation that the forms were to be treated abstractly. The senior class was given imagination as the source of inspiration.
Painting and Design department, Commons, 1 p.m.
Wesley Foundation, Methodist Episcopal church, 10 p.m.
Painting and Design department, Commons, 1 p.m.
Men's Pan-Hellenic, Union building, 12 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 17
Pi Kappa Alpha, Eldridge, 12 p.m.
Agnes Husband, dean of women.
Secret of Happiness' Is Revealed at Annual Medical Banquet
170 GUESTS PRESENT
"I imagination should be cultivated," declared Dean H. R. Wahi, in his address before the medical students, at their banquet last night. About 160 women who did not without imagination will encounter many difficulties," he said. "In the practice of medicine it is necessary for the doctor to imagine what his patient feels and thinks, and then he will be able to understand the viewpoint of the patient."
"A doctor should not consider his work as a profession, but as a trade," T. b. Orr, professor of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, said financial gain, but for the love of his work. The secret of happiness is in finding and doing what you like to do.
Study of Psychology Needed.
Study of Psychology Needed
E. H. Hasinger, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Science in Medicine. He stressed the necessity for a thorough study of chemi-
itry and biology and explained that the latest development in the study of cancer. In it, the medical course was against a neglect of the study of psychology. A knowledge of psychology is necessary for a successful practice," he said. "Much of our personality is innate, but can be polished by training."
R. M. Isebergberg, associate professor of pharmacy, talked on the changes the students will meet when they go to Resedale. He advised the students to become friendly with the teachers. **as** in reality only students themselves.
R. B. Mellon, president of the sophomore class, introduced the speakers sold here were also given by, H. C. Turner, professor of biology, P. H. Nathan, professor of anatomy, O. A. Lindor, professor of physiology, P. W. Parker, professor of biologicalology, N. P. Sherwood, professor of bacteriology, and C. F. Nelson, professor of biochemistry, all of the Lawrences.
The dinner was given by the members of the sophomore class, and is an annual affair to celebrate their promotion to Rosedale. All the freshman **aw**
tion to Rosedale. All the freshman and pre-medicine students were invited. About 170 guests attended.
Girls Get Reform Sentence
The girls were companions of Everett Haldman, 17, and Bay Harley, 18, or a trip to Texas after the murder of filling station attendant at Tyro, Kan
Companions of Everett Haldiman to Beloit Industrial School
Independence, Kan., Jan. 15 — (UP) — Albrahua Albrahua, 14, San Jose, CA; day were ordered committed to the girls industrial school at Beloit for employment.
Haldman was sentenced to life imprisonment for the crime and Harley is awaiting trial here.
RETURN TO MILD WEATHER IS PREDICTED BY HAMRIC
Kansas City, Jan. 15. (UP)—A re-
cording of the winter season is scheduled for to-
night and tomorrow according to tha-
The warming-up process was expected to get a good start today, with temperatures least 40 degrees this afternoon. Tomorrow may be even warmer. The forecast is for generally fair skies with some cloudiness developing tomorrow.
RETURN TO MILD WEATHER
Great Bend - a cool vein, 17 to 20 feet thick and more than 11 miles long, has been discovered near Otis by oil men who have been making core drill tests in that territory. It is not over 65 feet under the surface and appears to be of interest to the Northwest. Otis is in Western Rush county and about 30 miles northwest of here.
Conductor Completes Last Run
Wichita - Thomas B. St Dennis,
the former supervisor of a completed his final run the other day when he brought the "Sundowner" from St Louis into this city. He then retired and this automatically retired him from active duty for the railroad company. The service of the company since 1891.
Aggies to Give Show
Manhattan-Aggles Orpheum, annu student vaudeville show sponsored by the Y.M.C.A. of the Kansas State Agricultural college here, will be pre-dated in lengths of Jan 27 and 28, according to Elliott Smith, manager the show.
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RED CROSS REPRESENTATIVE GIVES LIFE SAVING METHODS
A life saving demonstration and lecture was given this morning at Lawrence fire station. Number 1 before a firefighter assigned to the gas companies and the police department. A. T. McCue, Red Cross life-saving representative from St. Louis, can be seen in the photo.
Other events on the life saving schedule today are: a talk at the Kiwian club at 2:30, a swimming demonstration for Oread Training School in the Ukiwi camp, a visit to Ska the cameramakers' training pool in Robinson gymnasium pool.
Ruth Cushing in Hospital Suffering from Injuries
Seriously Hurt When Thrown from Horse Yesterday While Kiding
Miss Cushing and Jake Lenore, c33, were spending the afternoon horse-back riding, and were on the road near the Alpha Ki Delta house when the accident occurred. A lady whose name was not obtained was driving by in an auto-license plate number. Miss Cushing was placed in the car and rushed to the hospital.
Ruth Cushing, c23, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon when a horse which she was riding suddenly stopped her from running on the ground and then stepped on her head. She is in the student hospital and did not regain consciousness until this
Her parents have been summoned from Concordia, and are expected to arrive today. No one has been admitted yet. The doctor at the hospital. Doctor Carontee said that she was resting easily this morning but he is not sure as to the extent of her injuries. She was badly shaken up, and she is a conclusion of the brain, he said.
Gives Illustrated Talk on Fine Arts Colony at Peterborough, N. H.
Pref. C. S. Skilton, of the School of Physics at UCLA, told MacBewall gave a short interview to the new members of the fraternity Melvin Douglass, P.A 21 and an alumnus of Meadowbrook.
Helen Rhoda Hoopes, of the department of English, gave an illustrated talk on literature and the arts, n. H., last night at the meeting of MacBowell, fine art fraternity. Last summer Mice Hoopes visited the colony, which is now part of the various fields of fine arts. At the meeting she also read selections from the poetical works of Edwin Arlington
MacDowell Hears Hoopes
Last year Douglas won the scholarship to the Art-Students League of New York.
Christine Fink, 1S2, gave a piano solo, "Labeastrum," by Laean and Jeann Arbuckle gave a reading, "At the Soda Fountain." There followed a discussion of the possibility of having Mimi Smao, play for a benefit recital this year.
William Vandell, president of MacDowell announced that there is to be an exhibition of students own creative work sometime in the near future.
EARLY CALLER TAKES PURSE CONTAINING ELEVEN DOLLARS
Q. O. Goodwin, 22 Mississippi, had an early caller as he was coming from Chicago to practice in the gym. The caller forced a pocket beet containing 11 dollars from Mr. Goodwin.
The "stick-up" occurred about 6:30 this morning, and it was either too dark or Mr. Goodwin was too frightened to see the other man and was unable to give any description whatever. Police investigating for further information.
Latin Play Is Presented
A play "Captiv" by Plutatus was presented by the new members at the meeting Wednesday evening of Eti Sigma Phi, national honorary Latin and Greek fraternity. Refreshments were served after a short business meeting by D. Lawrence assisted by Margaret M., c31, and Teresa Harrington, c31.
Condition of Martin Still Series
H. T. Martin's condition was reported very critical at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital when he was assisted by a curator of paleontology at the University. He was taken to the hospital and operated on the Following day.
Manhattan to Be Host of Teachers
Manhattan to Be Host of Teachers
Manhattan - For at least one day this city will be the "historical center"
of history. The Historical History *教师* association will meet
prof. R. R. Price of K. S. A. C.
is president.
Newton—Instead of having to go hunting for ducks, Gail Emaa of this city has the ducks coming to him these days. Emaa found a fine specimen of the duck she had earlier in our recently. How it got there, the Newton man can only guess.
K. U. TO RECEIVE LARGE BEQUEST; DONOR UNKNOWN
Amount Which Is Provided in Will of Giver Withheld From Publication as Stipulated
TERMS SPECIFY USES
Money to Aid the University by Increasing Its Efficiency; Hope to Encourage Other Contributions
Announcement of a "very generous gift," provided in the will of an anonymous giver and for a withhold amount, was made to the University association for "increasing the efficiency of the University" was made to the Tempelman, secretary of the association.
Such bequequies are made from time to time to the University through the university association, but seldom are the sums very considerable. The terms of the unknown philanthropist's letter state very clearly that the money is to be used. It says
The amount of the "gift" could not be learned from Professor Templin, but it is believed that it is an extremely large bequest. The term under which it is made, specified, fills the name of the gift, and the mount should be withheld.
'Gift to University'
"I appreciate the difficulty of designating wisely the specific activities of the University which will most deserve its assistance, as conditions less severe than those described, and what is most important at the time will give place to other things of greater importance later on. I hope the trustees of this department should consider which should be provided by the state and that they will prefer those things that the state may with less property provide for their own use to make a gift to the University, not to the state, and so increase its efficiency. By if other individuals may be encouraged to make gifts to the Universi-
- the unknown giver further elucidated
just what he expected the bequest to accomplish;
"There are so many ways in which money can be spent in advancing the teacher, but teaching is the most feedingly difficult to select those things which should receive first attention. The teacher should teach the salaries, security from want for the teachers, and it seems to me that it is the teacher's responsibility."
Would Aid Students
"Without doubt there will always be deserving students in need of financial assistance. I should approve the use of part of this fund for that purpose."
"Next to teaching as a function of the University, is the prosecution of research into the unknown. Always there will be need for more money for that worthy end, and I should be happy to help." She also said it would be useful to agree degree in that way.
"Extra equipment, additions to the library, works of art, and other facilities that can be provided by us, what can be provided by the state. Perhaps a part of this fund may be at least $250 million."
In closing this letter the unknown philanthropist expressed the most sincere interest in the students of the University that his gift might be enjoyed by them.
Requests Design Exhibition
A request has come to the department's design from the Kent State Teachers' Center, which will develop work which will include designs for textiles, and technique of commercial
Kent Teachers College To Receive Design Work
Harriet Adams, B.D.30, is one of the teachers in the department of design at Kent College
Recently an exhibition has been returned to the department which had held the exhibition. Illinois State Teachers' College, Charleston, will teach design at this school.
Mischievous Pranks Get Him Release From Pen
Whelling, W. Va—(UP)—The "bad boy" anties of Charley Clarke won him a parole from Wheeling jail.
Clarke, who had served eight months of a year sentence for an attempted rubbery, constantly played mischievous pranks on his jailers and fellow prisoners.
The prisoners became so enraged at his continued disturbances of the quiet of the jail that they raised a fund to pay for their release. Judge J. S. Ritz granted the parole.
Garden City—W, E. Trull, 86, the loner survivor of the James. R Fulton post of G.A.R, died recently in this city.
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