THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL. XXV
No.151
Committee Plans Means of Curbing Library Violations
University Senate Hear Manchester's Report, Acts to End
Abuse
Methods of curbing persons who damage books and periodicals, or remove them without authority from the library, will be studied by a speaker authorized by the University senate, authorized by the senate at its meeting yesterday.
E. N. M Manchester, director of libraries, reported three types of vau-
dismal prevalent at this time, the re-
viewing of books, checking of books and magazines; the ence books, even many-volume enceopediales; and the signing of fictitious novels in order to gain posi-
tions for reserve of one whole classes.
Mr. Manchester, Denn J. G, Brande and Prof. F. H, Hodder were named as a committee to study the situation and recommend suitable punishment.
A committee to draft resolution on the death of Prof. A. J. Boynton was appointed, consisting of Prof. A. J. Boynton, L. Patterson and Prof. C. F, Nelson.
Chancellor Lindley presented a proposition of group insurance for faculty members, similar to one now under discussion in the cultural College. It was decided to call a meeting of the University assembly at a later date, when more data would be collected.
Tax Reduction Is Voted
Senate Committee Considers Various Measures
Washington, April 4 - Reduction of the corporation tax from 134% to 124% by the senate finance committee by the senate finance committee which is considering the $280,000,000 tax.
The house bill provides for reduction to 11½ per cent. The finance minister has raised in the light of recommendations on yesterday by the ministry departments.
Democratic members of the committee favored reduction to 11 per cent, but were forced to accept the higher figure.
Chairman Smoot and the committee was unanimously in favor of tax reduction at this session of congress, which is the record flavoring any particular total.
He said, however, that he favored $200,000 and Simmons, ranking minority leader of the committee, advocated at least $200,000.
Senator Edge, Republican, New Jersey, made the motion for reduction to 12 per cent which was adopted 12-6.
The committee will resume consideration of the bill tomorrow. A motion by Barley, Democrat, for re-elected 11-9 in a strictly party vote.
Training for Relays to Continue Through Vacation
Track Men to Stay Here
intensive training in preparation
for the intensive kindergarten Kawasaki Rollsway
camp at the Japanese construction
cation by 25 Kansas track man, it was
announced this morning by Dr. H. J.
Murray.
The following men will stay here for practice during the vacation: Capo Giuliano, Bertolino, Underdahl, Doold, Schroeder, Frazier, Fortune, Saireman, Sarivig, Vogel, Johnson, Gaston, Cash, Wallingford, Spanigger, Hishaw, R. Youngman, and
Foster to Speak in Kansas City
George O. Foster, register at the
University of Kansas and serve at
the Bould Park Christian Church in
Kansas City, tomorrow afternoon and
evening. In the afternoon Mr. Fos-
terson will speak at the annual business
meeting of the church on some phase
of the church, and in the evening he
will speak at the annual business
meeting of the church on some phase
Tucson Co. Nashville
Pref. Lillian B. Lawler, Prof. Mary Grant, and Prof. A. T. Walker of the Latin and Greek department are leaving today to attend a meeting of the Welsh and South, at Nassau. They plan to return next Monday.
Karma Quarantine Lifted
Kappa Quarantine
The Kappa Kappa Gamma scorcher who have been quarantined since last Thursday will be released Thursday morning, April 5. All of the other workers and were borne at the beginning of the quarantine.
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Amusements Will Follow Unveiling of Portrait
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4.1928
Immediately after the unveiling of the portrait of Col. William Nelson next Wednesday, April 11, at 4:30 in the news room, the department of architecture is to which all members of the department are invited. The tea will be held in the sky parlor of the building. Plans are now being made to hold a four-hour country dance in the new room, and rumored there will be a rather well-known fiddler present, and as there will be everything in the way of amusement from the Virginia reel to the dance, there will be dance, it ought to be a good dance.
Journalism Fraternity Elects New Officers and Sour Owl Editors
Sigma Delta Chi Annual Affair
Is at Haskell Institute
This Year
Election of the 1928-29 Sour Owl staff was held last night, when Sigma Delta Chi, honorary journalism fraternity, held its regular business meeting at the Delta Chi house. Other business transacted was the election officers for next year, and the appointment of a faculty adviser.
Officers for Sigma Delta Chi for next year are: Forrest Calvin, president; Leroy Plumley, vice president; Dwight Wallingford, treasurer.
The Sour Owl staff elected is as follows: Louis Nelson, editor; and Rond Hoadres, business manager.
The faculty adviser appointed was Jack Kistler, professor in the department of journalism.
Other business discussed at the meeting was the annual gritron banade, which took place Thursday, April 19, at Haskell. This banquet is an annual affair of the Gritron Club and provides a sense of getting all members, old and new together. Many old alumni are present.
Classes to Start June 7
School Teachers Are Allowed to Enroll Late
The Summer Session at the University of Kansas will open with enrollment on June 21. The session will be held on June 7. A number of school teachers will not be out of school until July 30. The full credit will be given them in the summer session at the University Monday, June 11. Full credit will be given them in the spring semester.
Enrollment and registration 54 those teachers who are not able to be admitted by the regular session will take place June 11 and will not be counted as late on Monday. In addition, making it possible for such teachers to register and enroll Saturday, May 26, according to W. H. Johnson, prosecution director of the summer session.
Atchison Plans Ordinance Changes
John G. Stutz, executive secretary,
and Michael M. Salmieri, head of the League in Kansas Municipalities, drove to Atchison Monday afternoon to consult with the city manager and city commissioners in Jackson, Mo., to review ordinances and some other matters of city administration. Atchison has not had its ordinances revised or published since 1885, according to Mr.
Architect Problems to Be Judged
Architect Problems to Be Judged
The freshman architect problems been posted in the third floor of drafting room, the third floor of Marvin hall. They will be judged in the near future, according to Prof. George M. Beal of that department.
The problem is a small library to be presented as a hand composition.
Memorial Plans Committee Meets
At the meeting of the Memorial plans committee yesterday afternoon at the alumni office, the committee had reviewed a board reports of the different subcommittees. There present at the meeting were the directors of the alumni association; Alice Gaskell, c²; Rush Swinger, c²; Cary Baldwin, c²; and Lee Loisberger, c²; Leo Buhring, gr. The next meeting of the committee will be Tuesday, April 10, at 4 p., m. in the
Fred Ellsworth, secretary of the alumni association, was in Kansas City Monday attending a meeting of the executive committee of alumni organizations. He was held for the purpose of making plans for the Greater Kansas City K. U. Alumni banquet. Plans for the program will not be announced for some time. The banquet will be held on April 10.
Trial of Sinclair Is Delayed Now Until Next Week
(United Press)
Defense Attorneys Demand Time to Prepare Case Because of Fall Deposition
Washington, April 4—Trial of Barry F. Sinclair on a charge of conspiracy to defraud the government in the Capitol Done o field lease was dismissed by Judge Jenice Bailey District of Columbia supreme Court.
Sinclair's attireies told the court bey had not had time to prepare a letter of complaint against his position taken at El Paso from former Secretary of Interior Fall, for termination.
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The full deposition will not be transcribed for a week or ten days, attorneys said.
Sinclair Is Imperturbable
Juice Bailey announced the court probably would convene daily at 9 a. m., instead of 10, as is customary in district courts here and would sit until 3. Sinclair, impartulous as was the announcement was made.
(Martin W. Littleton, who retired from Sinclair council has been suggested by Senator Thomas J. Walsh, also was present. His friends said he would disregard the suggestion and continue to head Sinclair's party.
Littleton to Head Defense
Owen J. Roberts, chief prosecution counsel, told the court that his colleagues, former Senator Pomerene of Ohio, who is returning from El Paso, had been delayed by a freight train to reach Washington. He rushed to Washington this afternoon.
This and the fact that the court would not meet on Good Friday let Justice Bailey to grant the motion to start a trial expected to start at Monday's session.
Selection of Jury Monday
Sinclair's lawyers have announced the intention of attacking the new post-Trump administration attorneys from questioning prospective jurors. The judge now puts all of them on trial.
Today's court session lasted only five minutes.
Football Practice to End
Abundance of Material Found by Coaching Staff
Following nearly three weeks of drill in various departments of the game, some sixty Kansas football players will close their spring training camp, and others will have completed 15 practice periods of two hours each, the quot allowed by Missouri valley conference rules which are being tentatively to loved by "biz sim" schools until fall. Nine additional diminish rules for the new conference.
The new coaching staff, head coach "Bill Hargrave, Waldorf, Hinshaw and Myers, have held weekly basketball practice with the other member of the staff, has been occupied with variety baseball practice, but has kept his time off by frym visits and co-operation.
Fundamentals of the game have been stressed at all times with especial attention to tackling and charge defense, which has chased this spring by the athletic department has come in for a great deal of use and favorable comment here.
Material seems to be in abundance in all departments of the game. Capitals, for example, are lettered Sherwood are lettered back for line positions, while Cooper, Lawrence, and others are lettered. Several regulars of last year are out for other sports at this time but will continue.
Workouts in the spring sessions were in general light with the first two weeks being more defensive tactics, while the second week is being given to light scrimmages. The squid will probably finish off with a hard scrimmage tomorrow.
Political advertising copy must be in the Kansas business office by 8:30 a.m. of the day the advertisement is to be published. Advertising for Sunflower may be in by 8:30 a.m. saturday.
Notice
Copies of other rules regarding acceptance of political advertising by the Kansan may be had at the Kansan business office upon application.
--as Chairman
Santa Barbara, Calif., April 4. Col. Charles A. Lindbergh hiding here from the admiring world, probably will rest for a week or more with his wife, Carrie, at the Guggenheim Foundation, said today. Meanwhile an armed guard at Knuight keeps all visitors. Guggenheim keeps all visitors to see the flyer was forced to turn back at the entrance of the Knight to make his engagement by telephone.
--as Chairman
Wire Flashes
London, April 4- Prime Minister
London has come to the house of commons today that all
strictions on the export of rubber from the British Malay Peninsula and
the Netherlands will be lifted.
(United Press)
Los Angeles, Calif., April 13—The St. Francis dam failed because of "defective foundation material" the specimen had been built to protect district attorney Askny to injure into the dam disaster, reported today. The report was made to the jury called by the Los Angeles coroner to determine the break that cost some 300 lives.
K. U. Idaho Delegation to Assume the Lead in Borah's Campaign
Illinois Group, Boosting Lowder to Be Headed by Buchring
Bates Hufsker, e28 of FairixR
Bates, will head the delegation from
Kansas to the NCAA Tournament on
the campus as cheerleader. The
Oklahoma group is not pledged at the
The Illinois group, which is about one per cent for Lowen, will be bended by the Chicago Group. Bachelings is a member of the Student Council, and a member of the committee on the Union building. He will also be the important staff jobs on the Kannan.
Virgil Pfeiffer, c28, Lawrence, has been chosen chairman of the Idaho delegation in the mock presidential convention to be held April 25, in the State of Idaho. He indicated he will assume the lead in the Borah campaign. Senator Borah is a former student of the University, having attended from 85 to 87. The Idaho delegation at Kansas City has strongly vote for its native son, Borah.
Herbert Hadley, "c8, Saint Louis, Mo. was chosen chairman of the Missouri delegation, which is fifth in size. Hadley was the first candidate for Herbert S. Hadley of Missouri, who was chancellor of Washington University. Hadley was elected treasurer of the New Men's Republican Club. Missouri is not judged, but lone
Donald Haug, m'29, Concordia,
a member of the School of Medicine,
is to bring half a dozen doctors to
the convention to represent Delaware.
The delegates from each of the states will promote the actual value of the convention by making themsemble more nearly the real convention, by voting the way the real delegation would hope that those serving in delegations will co-operate to this extent,*
Other chairmanships will be apportioned the first of next week, according to Don Rhodes, member of the national committee.
The action of the local committee in naming the chairmen for the state delegations now being announced, has been completed. The state convention. The state delegations in the national field are named by their states and they select their own committee members. The committee plays no part in such selection, national committeemen from the various states do attempt to fill the vacant positions. This action will influence the selection of the chairmen, but this right is carried on in the primaries and conventions now because all those who have absence of any action on the campus comparable to such state meetings, the national committee has had to take responsibility for naming chairmen.
It is possible that such co-operation will give Hoover a large number of votes on the early ballots.
Convention Textbook By F. H. Guild
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As the chairman is the official spokesman on the floor for his state, the position is of real importance. In so doing he is even more so as the chairman has responsibility of filling his delegation and informing the delegates of the way they are supposed to vote to trify the trends in the state they represent.
Speaking Contest on Union Building Announced Today
Three Members of Faculty Have Offered Buchler $35 to Be Used as Prizes
A speaking contest using the general subject pertaining to the meaning and the use of the Union Men's College by Prof. E, C. Buchler of the department of speech and dramatic art. The contest was initiated and will be conducted under the auspices of the dean of the college, Dr. William with the Union Memorial committee.
The contest will be held in the Union building on the evening of April 18. Two prizes will be offered, one prize of $25 and a second prize of $10.
"Three members of the faculty have considered the movement for the completion of the Memorial building so much that $3 in cash to be given as prizes for the best speeches pertaining to the completion of the building," Professor Bucher said. "This was sufficient to save a student who did about the success of the contest."
Five Will Judge
Five judges will give the final decision and award the prizes. Two alumni, two students and one member of faculty will be the judging personnel.
The length of the speeches will be limited to eight minutes, according to Professor Rushler.
The contest will be open to all students of the University.
Professor Buchler wishes to emphasize that both men and women may participate in the contest.
"All those who wish to participate should see me as soon as possible in his office, or at least in the hall," said Professor Buchler. "make this request so that we will have a chance to participate, take part, and it might be necessary that we provide for an elimination if necessary."
George to Edit Engineer
New Staff Members Will Issue Number for May
The Kansas Engineer staff for next year was chosen by the governing board of the university. It will issue the May number of the magazine, under the auspices of the
The members of next year's staff will be: W. P. George, e29; editor; e31; associate editor; E. S. Randle, e29; business manager; Bob Harre, e29; marketing manager; E. Floroy, e29; advertising manager; N. Smith, e29; assistant advertisement manager; L. J. circulation manager; and L. L. Parker, e31; assistant circulation mana-
Presumptuous Old Ford Goes Over Embankmen
Many a job has been told on the Fords for their ability to withstand hard jumps under any conditions, but not always. In the car belonging to Dunne Freeman at the Delta Tau Delta house to demonstrate that there is more truth than lies. When Freeman left for his classes Monday morning he left the car parking near the bankment north of the Delta Tau Delta house. When he returned at noon he found that the strong wind made it impossible for the car over the embankment, across the pavement and down the hill which came to rest on top of a rock pile.
After a careful examination of the car no damages could be found except for a bent radius rod and a slightly rounded front bumper, and drove it off, none the worse for wear, being soundly convinced that there is nothing as tough as an old Volkswagen.
A T Q Hew Arrand Big Diary
Alpha Tau Omega fraternity Dhihar
Alpha Tau Omega fraternity Dhihar
its annual freshman pig dinner at the chapter house Tuesday night. As the custom has been for years, the freshmen were the "king" for the evening. The upperclassmen were forced to enter the club and to suffer all the indignities that are so irksome to fraternity year man.
No Kansans During Easter
This evening's Kansan will be the last before the Easter vacation. Publication will be held Tuesday the next Tuesday, April 10.
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Union Building Programs to Be Given April 23,24
Balfour S. J. Jeffery, c28, chairman of the Union Memorial committee, announced this morning that programs will be given at the Union building April 23 and 24 to get the April acquainted with this building.
The programs will consist of a smoker and a general entertainment for men on Monday, and another concerto on Tuesday for men and women.
H. L. Mencken Named Most Popular Speaker on Student Ballots
Citizens of Lawrence Will Vote on Eleven Men Receiving Most Votes
The revised list of 11 speakers receiving the highest number of votes from the University students and faculties involved on by the citizens of lawyers' power.
The most popular speaker named on the recent student and faculty ballot for the Community Lecture Course is Michael Kavanagh, audiotourist at H. L. Mekenec with Charles Evans Hughes coming next, according to the count made on Wednesday.
The average price named for the season course of four lectures was $1,300. The committee expects to charge for the Dean, Dean John K. Dyer, chairman of the course.
The speakers, selected are listed in order of their preference as shown on page 109. William E. Burns, Charles Evans Hughes, Senator William E. Berab, Elen Willis Guy, Senator Bernard Russell, Bertrand Russell, Robbie Stephen A. Wise, John Maufevel, and Richard J.
The lecture course committee will meet this afternoon at 3:30 to discuss further plans for the lecture course
Eva Rudrauff, c'29, Dies
Kappa Taken by Scarlet Fever After Six-Day Siege
Eva Rudraffu, c'25, died in her home at 3500 Jefferson street, Kanes City, Mo., of scarlet fever and infections, at 810 Todday evening.
Miss Rudraff, who was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, was taken ill Thursday morning and was immediately taken to her home. The sorority house was quarried to prevent it from becoming effective until tomorrow morning.
Survivors of Miss Rodruff are her father, W. W. Rodruff, and her mother, K. A. Rodruff, who are the department of the interior of the United States government in the Indian Field Service at the Pine Ridge Hospital. Surviving relatives, Mrs. Rodruff, who were both out there when their daughter was taken last Thursday, are now in Kansas.
No information regarding the funeral arrangements has been received
Students Will Be Heard in Recital at Atchison
Ruth A. Ellis, f28, organist, and musician, will give a violinist, with give a joint recital Wednesday in 4, Atchison, Miss Ellis will play compendium for Ardley. The program.
Morning Prayer ___ Haydn
Miss Ellis, Organ
oncerto in G-minor Bruch
Miss Ellis
MAR. Murray
Horal Improvisations Karg-Elert
Caprice Brilliant Kuzado
Mr. Ardrey
Variations de Concert Bonnet
Demarest
Miss Ellis, Organ Mr. Ardrey, Piano
Triangle Inspector Here
Arthur Schimmerin, national vice president of the Triangle fraternity, is a graduate of Iowa. Mr. Schimmerin is a graduate of the University of Illinois and is one of the first students to receive his fraternity. He is on a spring inspection tour and expects to remain here for several years.
Dean Schwegler Speaks
Dean Raymond A. Schwegler of the School of Education spoke this morning at the annual pre-Easter break in front of the Junior high school, which was held in the Baptist church. Dean Schwegler talked about the meaning of Easter.
John W. Sears, c29, has returned to his classes after being in the hospital for about six weeks with foot trouble.
More Serpentine, More Everything Due for Karnival
"Best One in History," Say Managers; Organized Groups Prepare Stunts
More aperitente! More red lemonade!
More of everything is on the table.
I'll see you in time for the bachelor's D. Kariath,
the Y. W, and Y. M, C. A, bean them way back in 1620, according
to the book by G. Ceyrard, c. 290,
and Al Blame, c. 283.
Plans Not Complete
Organized houses are co-operating whole heartedly and competition will be held. Residents may also rent or two social houses have entered either to prepare a Karnival booth to put on a stunt. Several peculiar, multicultural groups have been enlisted.
Arachna has reported that it has a new and clever plan, but just leaves us to surmise that it is as, beo Chi Omega and Gamma Phi Beta.
All although you have not yet presented the response to plane, Sigma Chi has indeed indicated that he will be sent with his "Forty-Ninces" Ball Room Scene, and with Sigma Tiph Epion Awareness, as well as while in another quartet A. T. O.'s will again have their already-faceted plans.
"Stunt plans for this year in general seem to be especially original and creative," said the director, who will be out of touch by the schemes and work of their predecessors. Blair
Loving Cups for Prizes
Two attractive silver loving cups will be awarded for the best Karnataka this year. This year will be above the average and will make competition well worth it. We will give the winner the cup for the best stunt last year, and Chi Omega won the cup for the most skillful move.
Organization planning stunts and their representatives are: Alai Chi Chelib; Alpha Chi Delta, Robert Ackerman; Robert Ackerman; Robert Ackerman; Alpha Chi Delta, Charlotte Reench; Kappa Sigma, Charley Terya; Alpha Delta Pi, Leland Raybilt; Alpha Delta Chi, Drake Pierce; Pia Upsalon, Veronica Pierce; Phi Mu Alaba, Maureen Clayton; Phi Mu Alaba, Charles Clayton, and Phi Deltatheta, Ted Coffin.
Following to Have Boots
Organizations definitely decided on Karnival booths or side shows, and their representatives are: Chi Omega Mega Cole; Gamma Pi Beta, Ruth Van River; Sigma Chi, Edwin Parker; Pike Parker; Alpha Epilon; Paul Parker; Kappa Alpha Theta; Katherine Clark; Delta Zea, Francia Walters; Delta Zea, John Wienert; Sigma Alpha Epilon; Sigma Alpha Epilon; Richard Bird; Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pauline Walters; Delta Tau, John Wienert; Sigma Alpha Epillon; Sigma Alpha Mu, Dan Beanner; Triangle, Henry Gould, and Alpha
Others which will have booths are the Kapua Psi, William Hawk; Beta Theta; Omaega, Gilbert Caswell; Sigma Phi Epsilon, Gilbert Caswell; Sigma Phi Epsilon, E. Stafford; Theta Phi Alpha, Mary Helen Jurick; Delta Phi Alpha, Mary Helen Jurick; Gamma Delta, Pauline Brueke; T. N. T., Charlotte Harper; Women's Rifle Academy, Harry Gray; and Corbin Holla, Hall Dobson.
Organization which have signified some intention of entering into competition, but which have as yet not made any definite choice are: Theta Tau, Delta SigmaLambda, Ni Signa Alpha, Pi Kappa, Pi Kappa Alpha, and Phi Kappa.
"It appears that more organizations have entered this year than ever before," Blase said in discussing the plans this morning.
Sales Date Is Extended
students Have Another Chance for Senior invitations
Last minute sales on senior invitations are progressing more rapidly according to William Duncan Kimble, the marketing committee. The business office has been selling invitations since 1985 and is poised to sell them until tomorrow room.
As announced in last night's Kanza,
the deadline for purchase of the
Easter gift was March 14th,
night, has been extended until the
beginning of the Easter vacation, to
Most of those expected to purchase invitations have done so. But it is often necessary to purchase, according to the business, an invitation needed to place their orders immediately.
The faculty of the department at Spanish held its regular monthly business meeting Monday evening following a dinner at the cafeteria.