THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL. XXV
Secret Deal in Oil Related in Senate Probe Testimony
Operations of Continenta Trading Company Are Told Committee at Hearing
(United Press)
Washington, Jan. 31. — The Senate Teapot Dome committee learned to day from John D. Clark, president of the Mid-West Riffting Company of Indiana, and the chairman of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana, and H. M. Blacker and James E. O'Neill, missing with his son, to purchase Mexin, Texas, oil in 1921.
Later the oil was purchased and transported to the Continental Trust Company in numerous Canadian concern whose political ramifications the committee is interested in.
From the profits, Harry S. Sinchula,
from his practice in having not
invented $320,000 to Alba R., the
secretary of the interior, after
Fall had lensed Sinchula the Teopotm
with a patent.
Clark said Blacker did not act for the Mid-West company in the deal and handled it "entirely personally," he said. "It was difficult, however, had many letters and telegrams from the company's files showing how Blacker (Mid-West chairman), Stewart and O'Neil were angled at the company of the field for the oll.
It was the first time the three definitely had been involved in the transaction.
Stewart never has testified publicly about his connection with the deal, having been out of the country when wanted previously. Blinchner has been located in Paris but will not be involved and no trace can be found of O'Neil.
Stewart notified the committee that he was unable to be present today but would appear tomorrow. He said he had been invited to Washington, the way.
The committee has received a letter from the president, after p., who was to have been supported, that Press learned, promising to help the committee in any way he could, it was.
Beaman Dawes, brother of Vice President Dawes and head of the Pure Oil Company, notified the committee he would be unable to testify now because
Graduate to Stage Play "Octupus," by W. H. Anthony on Boards March 5
W. H. Anthony, A. B. 25, is the author of a book, "Playoquus," which will be presented at the Kansas City theater, Kauffman Blvd., Mo., the week before March 5.
The boy's mother, according to Mr. Anthony, audited in writing the message from the public to the scarcely recognized menace of the narcotic habit in our Western world.
The plot is based upon the experiences of a Lawrence family, and the hero is a son of the family who he came addicted to the "dope" habit.
"It spite of the subject matter the theme is not morbid. We leave it with a non-religious tone, so that he treats to Prof. E. M. Hopkins of the department of English, telling of plans for the play. The presentation is amateur cost setten in Kansas City.
Philippine Leader Assails U. S. Superiority Complex
(United Press)
Manila, Jan 31 — America's "superior complexity" was assailed by Senator Jose P. Laurel in a speech here before the students' assembly of the college of law of the University of the Philippines.
or given equal opportunity, the senator asserted, Orientals would prove superior to whites. He cited as proof of this the origin of Christianity by his
the ESR?
Separate schools in the Philippines for American children, which American residents here consider necessary to keep their children uncontaminated from the "bamboo English" spoken by many Filipinos, were tested by the speaker on the ground that they are aware of the feeling of superiority.
raffic supervision in the darkness. Occident was in the darkness of ignorance and cannibalism, it needed the Orient to vitalize its life and growth of civilization and Laurel.
Supporting the views of the senator, Dean Jorge Bocbo of the college of law assailed foreign nations' practices in sending out missions; clared the powers of Christ and gospel which the powers which send them out do not practice.
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Charles Paddock May Be at Relays This Spring
Dr. F. C., Allen announced today that the athletic office was in communication with Charles Paddock, co-founder of the fastest human, with the idea of obtaining his appearance in a special event, at noon on April 21. While no definite phases have been laid, Paddock is said to be favorable and it is expected that he will be present.
It is also planned to have several Olympic events at the Relines, details of which will be announced later.
Crime News Question Stirs Michigan City; Police Favor Papers
Officers Powerless Without Aid of Publicity, Trooper
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS. TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1928
Declares
Lansing, Mich., Jan. 31. "The Lansing city council has refused to congratulate a newspaper here which in a special edition segregated all crime
"It is none of this council's business," said one opponent of the resolution, while another said, "Maybe folks want to read crime news."
Alderman A, E. Klock, who voted in favor of the resolution without seeing the edition, said, "If any newspaper ever did anything to be commended for it, it was this unique use, and it should be recognized."
Presentation of the resolution followed a bectic week of pre and con discussion about publication of crime news, women's own actions in the fight against crimes, and burked by Lieutenant Erickson, an officer of the state police, who said crime would be rampant and the police helpless without the publicity given by newspapers to
Ericickon declared the arrests of William Heckman and Adolph Hotelling were largely attributable to the attack by a group of citizen on the alert for the slayers.
"The public needs to know for its protection what forms crime is taking" Ericison said. "The police need to be prepared before they can get tips from citizens. Without the aid given by newspapers crime would be rampant and the police would be virtually powerless. This talk of suppressing crime reports from thetheaters does not understand the practical side of police work."
No. 97
Orchestra Positions Open
Both Symphony Organizations Have Places Vacant
Several places are open for new members of both the K. U, Symphony orchestra and the Little symphony orchestra. Both are announced today. A place in the symphony orchestra carries with it an hour's credit in the College and the School of Fine Arts, while a half hour's credit is needed for work in the little symphony.
The Little symphony is being organized at present and consequently there is greater opportunity for a performance. The first public appearance of the Little symphony will be at a radio concert scheduled by KKRU, the University symphony orchestra will play the orchestral part for the presentation of the "Missiah" by the Lawrence Choral Society, possibly, present a spring concert.
Those desiring to enroll in either of these organizations are asked to participate in a day, at the enrollment place for Fine Arts students, first floor of Balaia Academy.
In Congress Today
(United Press)
Senate
Privileges and elections sub-committee meets to plan recount of ballots in Wilson-Vare election contest. Interstate commerce committee considers report amendments to Walsh resolution for public utilities.
Public lands committee resumes earrings on Tea Pot Dome.
Commerce committee completes od control hearing.
Takes up war department appropriation bill.
House
Naval affairs committee continues caring on naval building program.
ies shipping bill.
World war veterans' committee hears Director Hines of the veterans' bureau.
During the last three months the
ubility office of Indiana University
as sent out 18,912 news items direct
newspapers.
Two Hundred Fail to Meet Standard Set in University
Incomplete Reports Indicate Decrease in Number "Flunking Out" of School
Incomplete reports from the various schools of the University indicated late today that approximately two dozen students were unlikely to continue in school because of failing in too large a portion of their work. In most of the schools they would not succeed without failure in 40 per cent of the courses taken, but in the School of Engineering, where a special probation rule was applied for the hours taken is the deadline.
Probation System for Engineers
Of the schools reporting, the School of
Engineering is second in percentage of
percentages with 12 students who
failed to make their grades of a total
enrollment of 78. The School of Engi-
engineering is second in percentage with
percentage of rolls rolled. This is approximately 15 per cent in both these schools, but both have a probation system under which first semester failures may be reinstated.
The total number falling is smaller than in previous years, the greatest decrease probably being in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
The first probation freshmen number 37, while there are 41 first probation upperclassmen. All second probationaries are automatically expelled from school for at least one term. The remaining may they be reinstated by the dean.
One hundred forty-eight engineering students in all, failed in one-third or more of their work, but the first probationaries are allowed to enroll. They must be admitted when they must consult before entering for the following semester.
In total number of failures, the College leads with a total of 136. However, this is less than 6 per cent of the total enrollment of 2283.
Reports Not Complete
The Schools of Law and of Fine Arts each had two "hurdle" outits in which they were not complete in the School of Law. The enrollment in the Law School was small.
The Schools of Education, Medicine and Business were not yet ready to complete return to faculties or to incomplete returns from faculties. Only one school, Religion, reported an increase.
All the schools have some provision for reinstatement, an effort being made to allow students who failed unavoidably to continue in school. In the college it is necessary to file a complaint when considered by a special committee.
S-3 Safe With 41 Men
Craft's Radio Believed Harmed by Heavy Storm
Washington, Jan. 31. The-
submarine S-3, with its crew of 41
officers and men, is safe, after having
been missing since Saturday.
The submersible, sister ship of the ill-fated S-4, was located last night among the submarines of the Bahamas. At that time an armada of 25 rescue vessels was making a search for the submarine, which has been moving north under the mainder of a fleet of submarines proceeding from Hampton Roads, Va, to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for years.
(United Press)
The navy department was still without word today as to the reason for the S-3's long silence, not a word having been heard between the time of its disappearance and its discovery, but having since been disabled in the storm which drove it away from the other ships in the convoy.
"Due to final examinations and enrolment, the third round of the hand ball matches will not have to be played until the day said Coach John Schab this morning.
Although this liberal time allowance is made, he urges that each student be prepared to dispose of his match as soon as possible. This will do away with unfinished matches and other rubies such as were experienced during the first two rounds of the tour
Deadline for Handball Tournament Extended
Four hundred and ninety one students of the University of Washington, about six and one half per cent, flunked at the end of the fall semester. About half of those dropped are being considered by the deans.
Newton, Mass. Jan. 31.-Explosion of a still was responsible for the West Newton blast which caused the loss of six lives last night, State Fire Marshal Shumway reported today after his preliminary investigation.
Wire Flashes (United Press)
Washington, Jan. 31.—The army engineers' proposal that the state pay for flood way rights necessary in the flood control project was attacked in the house today by Representative Merrill McCormick, the leader. "The federal government must compensate the states for these cuts," Garrett declared.
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Washington, Jan. 31 — Outlawing a submarine was urged in the house today by Representative Frothingham, Republican, Massachusetts, who said that the president should place congress on record as favoring negotiations with powers to this en
Chellas, Wash., Jan. 31 — George Moore and Everett Glikinson were held in the county jail here today on a charge of attempting to steal the brass from the burglar alarm system in the eastern Lumber company of Chellas.
Washington, Jan. 31. The senate voted today to put employees of the United States shipping board under management to the Jones shipping bill to make this change was adopted when voting began before final action on
Lindbergh on Flight Across Caribbean for Virgin Islands
Route Laid on Curve to Avoid Long Jump Over Dangerous Sea
Guadeloupe, Leeward Islands,
Jun. 14.-Col. Charles Lindbergh
approximately three-fifths of his
trip to St. Thomas, Virgin
Lindbergh passed south of Caracas at 6:45 and reached Cucagua at 7:05. Twelve minutes later the American good-will ambassador had left Venezuela territory and was out of South America, over the Garita island, the first of the land marks that were to guide him to St Thomas.
Maracay, Venezuela, Jan. 31-Clob-
Charles A. Lindbergh took off at 6 a.m.
on today in his airplane, "Spirit of
St. Louis," for St. Thomas. Virgin
Islands—a 1000-mile jump in the sea-
calic circle over the Antilles islands.
By taking this route, Lindbergh loved a long, venturous trip over the Atlantic Ocean to explore the hood where Paul Reinfeld, American filer, was lost that summer on a non-stop voyage.
"You Tell 'Em, Sam," is in three acts, and was written by Harold Adamson, "30. The music was composed by Virginia Arnold, fa28".
Comedy Tryouts to Begin
Other than the choruses a cast of eleven candidates, the number of candidates for the places are expected, according to Elizabeth Ball, 21c, chairman of the tryout committee.
Intramural games at the University of Idaho will be rated on a percentage basis this year. This method was chosen as better than the double defeat system, because it will allow more teens to take part toward the college.
W. S. G. A. Production Needs Cast of Fifteen
Tryouts for the W. S. G. A. musical comedy, "You Tell Emm, Sam," will be held every day next week at 3:30 p.m., and a presentation building. The dates for the presentation of the play have been tentatively for March 21 and 22. It is important that a large number of choreographers participate in parts Monday, as only chorey trysts will be held on that day. There will be three choruses: a pony chorus, a rock chorus, and a large chorus. The remainder of the week will be spent in tryouts for the lead parts as well as for the choruses. Other than the choruses a cast of ten performers are required; the ber of candidates for the places are expected, according to Elizabeth Bald
Y. M. C. A.-Y, W. C. A. mixer,
Robinson gymnasium, Friday
Feb. 3. 11:30.
Following is the enrollment schedule for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Wednesday, Feb. 1.
8:30-11:00—A, C.
10:30:11-10:30-J, K, L,
3:20:30-D-0, N, R, U,
3:20:45-0-E, F, M, X,
3:20:50-F, E, M, X
Feb. 10 Is Made Deadline Date for Jayhawker
John Held, Jr., Expected to Announce Names Soon for Beauty
Section
"The last chance to buy the 1928 Sears catalog will be no books sold after that date," Clarence G. Munn, business manager of the Jaycoawah said this week.
"As this is the final and positive date for senior and junior glasses, on Feb. 10 all senior glasses will be mailed into the Burger Engraving company, so there will be positively dated glasses by the deadline," Mr Murray continued.
Beauty Section Not Announced
Beauty Section Not Announced
The selection of the women for the bachelor's program is expected to arrive in the near future, Mr. Hold will also draw some caricatures.
"We believe that every student ought to have a Jaywalker for press- on use and for later keeping in a library, as there is no better record of what happens."
"The Jayhawk is to have a new cover of novel and distinctive design. It will have a large raised Jayhawk head, with an eye as blue as a blue background. The book will have more pages than former books, with oil paintings of the buildings and a new design of color work for an interior section and campus view section.
The organization fees and part payments on books now sold are due Feb. 1, and should be paid at that time at the Jayhawker office, where the books are stored. The cash or $2.50 down and $3.99 by March 1 for new sales.
Payments Are Now Due
Bloch's Paintings Shown
Dr. Birger Sandzen to Be Here for Lecture Feb.17
The February exhibit of the department of painting of the School of Arts features works in oil by Prof. Bloch, head of the department. This is the first time that any of Professor Bloom's works has been shown at the University, although two years ago a number of his dry point paintings were exhibited with an exhibition of etchings.
In connection with the exhibition of paintings by Professor Bloch, Dr. Brutin will be a guest speaker, and we will come to the University on Feb. 17 to give an address in the auditorium of central Administration on Friday. The address will be announced later.
The exhibition of paintings will be on view to the public immediately after enrolment is over, throughout April. The exhibition will 200-300 central Administration building.
Contempt Case Rests
Government Finishes Evidence Against Burns, et al
United Drafts
Washington, Jan. 31—The government today rested its case against Harry S. Sinclair, oil migrate; William J. Burns, noted detective; and four associates charged with contempt of court. Three of these detectives trail Sinclair-trial jurors.
Defense attorneys immediately moved that Justice Sidney Strike stoke the opposition's monony. Later it was indicated they will move for dismissal of the govern-
The end of the prosecution's evidence came at the second week of trial. Argument over the validity of the prosecution was handled there days. If the government is upheld, defense evidence which will take two or three weeks will be started.
Nation Mourns Passing of Field Marshal Haig
Hutchard Business
London, Jan. 31...Funeral services
will be held at Westminster Abbey
or St Paul's cathedral, it was learned
The death of the commander of the British World war forces put the nation in mourning. Earl Haig was killed on September 7, his record but also because of his post-war activity for soldiers and soldiers and boy scouts. The Saturday before he died he visited one of his favorite boy scout regiments at
A tribute to the earl was made public by King George today. "The sadness of his life will be deeply felt by the empire, and especially by the general's old friends," he said.
Sour Owl Copy Deadline for Valentine Issue Set
The deadline for all copy for the Valentine number of the Sour Owl, University humorous publication of Sigma Delta Chi, is tomorrow, Feb. 1, according to an announcement from the staff this morning. Contributions be turned in at the box in the building or at the Sour Owl office.
The Valentine number will go on sale on the campus Wednesday morning, Feb. 14. Several new magazine features will be used in this issue.
Religious Week Brings Outstanding Minister as Principal Speaker
Christianity Not Vital Factor in American Civilization, Says Niebuhr
Reinhold Niebler, one of the most outspoken religious leaders in the country, will be the principle speaker at the annual religious week held on April 21. He is the deepest thinking and forceful ministers in the country, he says that Christianity is not merely saying, "I love you," but rather expressing with all sorts of bumps and knocks.
That the war might wake up men and bring them from their blindness to life, that they would become people. Mr. Niebler said recently, "But the bope was vain. As the years pass and Europe remains frreted with the war, I am sure that conclusion forces itself upon the reluctant mind that the war was an episode in the history of eastern civilization.
"Religion is not at present a vital factor in our civilization he asserts, in some fields of human conduct it still influences moral life, but it is not to be reckoned with in the more complex problems and the wider scope of what is being done out of our civilization is being detained."
Nicolau, in spite of the bad outlook, says that it is still clear that moral education should be spiritual ethics which will inspire men to trust human nature as being essentially good. Man must believe in the goodness of others. This belief is the only thing which will make political institutions more effective and faithful gives as his teaching, he believes that all should realize that 'there is good in all of us, and bad in the best of us.'
Army Housing Held Poor
House Committee Is Told of Flimsy Barracks
(The Dial Phonics)
Washington, Jan. 31. —More than 26,000 soldiers, including 4,000 officers, are in temporary housing. Major General Charles P. Summermail, chief of staff, told the house appropriations department in testimony made public today.
Summerall did not go into details about his statement. His discussion of which some time ago resulted in him being fired, he sat at the behest of Press Coolidge.
Major General W. C. Hines, inspector general, decided housing to be built when he appeared before the committee. He declared some of the army's properties under his control.
Many officers at San Antonio are living in "makehift" houses made of wood and plastic, and they are in bad shape, he said. Asked if there was any privacy for them, the officers said.
"In a good many places like Camp Eustis and especially San Antonio, family life is very primitive."
Around Mt. Oread
While jobs in general are rather scarce, there is at present more than the usual demand for boarding club staff. A couple of us booked an office for men announced this morning. Students dearing work may愈加 be offered, M. C, A; at the office 121 Fraler hawk.
Gilbert Caswell has returned to the University after an extended absence during which he was secretary of the chamber of commerce of Elborough, where he served and there by Arthur Coleman, former Kansas Wesleyan basketball球星.
The typical gril of the University of Colorado was chosen recently and presented at a banquet given by the A. W. S. of the University. The choice was made on the basis of popularity, beauty and personality.
All signs and notices collected by students staying at the dormitories at Brown University have been confiscated by the local police force and faculty.
Reports by Wire Sent by Alumni From 13 States
Sixth K. U. Radio Night Broadcast by Two Stations; Present New Songs
Many Respond From Texas
Jim McKnight, cx'02, called from Pierre, S. D.
K, U. alumni of 13 states responded by book to the sixth annual University of Florida event. The broadcast last night from KFU with a hook-up with WDFA. Wakaf, Carolina, according to Fred Ellsworth, has become the longest telephone call came from Johnny Patt and Donald Hall from 26. Both being of the class of '26.
Cited in From Gaverson, Texas.
Governor's Message Read
Other alumni from whom telegrams were received were Wallace Baillon, James E. Blankenship, John Blandford, Blair Clandell, Mr. Milton Blimbert, Ted Crull, Louise Vuisson, A. B. Jagger, Tim McKay, and Jack Mammon, all of San Angelo, Texas, Harry Fowler and Joe Helling had telegrams from these alumni.
Wayy Respond from Texas.
Manny Rodriguez came from Antonio, Tequila, Texas, then moved to other city. The following persons listed to the program from that joint: Everett Kearney, Michael Kearney, and Baron of an Olympic team; Mrs. Ruth Carter Bondley A; B; 2'1'; Lawrence M. Oleo, Mrs. Patty Miller Olde Date M. Olse, Mrs. Joanne Olmede, Mrs. Joanne Olmede Betsoned
An address by Gaye S. B. Paulsen, who was in New York yesterday, was read by former Chancellor Frank Strong. The government's message to Kansas is that it should be celebrated as a part of the "Radio
Chancellor Lindley and Ollie Tompson, speaking for the K. U. Fowlow-Hollenboa House, read briefly Helen Rhoda Homer, read from contemporary Kansas poetry.
The Lawrence Rotary quartet sang a song as a part of the Kansas and K. U. program entitled, "Song of the Kansas," with music by E. Sisson with music by Prof. C. S. Skilton. It was written especially for the quartet for this Kansas program. The violin played a melody of K. U. songs arranged by Johnson especially for the orchestra.
Eh Willeman, uncle, F. A., sang a song called "Jewelery," written by Mrs. Lillian Foster of Jewell, Kan. that became one of the most heard by the following states which communicated with the alumni office: Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, and Kansas.
Library Has New Booklet
Library Has New Booked Fresh Sidelights Cast on Life of George Washington
"George Washington," a booklet by the historian Albert Bushnell Hart has been received recently by Watson library. That the date Feb. 22, Washington's birthday is drawing night, the reading of this book will help to mind the many traits of character of the "father of our land."
In the brief essay preceding the list of books recommended for reading, the author Doctor Hart says of the book *Eight Mysteries* that its saturation challenges us, for he was an exceptional farmer, a good business man, explorer, engineer, a founder of corporation, an organizer of aranes, an inventor, a president, and a great statesman.
In this discussion, Doctor Heart throws so many interesting side-lightings on Washington that the reader is carried over into the suggested course of reading. After reading, you give a different aspect of the great man's life, are discussed. Among these books in the "Biography of George Washington" by Woodrow Wilson, and Perry Mackayy's play, "Washington," the Man Who Made Us.
The contagion for the West, spreading into novels, dramas, moving pictures has flared up new in a little book by booklet in Harmland, "The Westward March of American Settlers," which is now available at the library.
There are several other series based upon biographies that are available online, including "The Life of Christ," by Rafen M. Jones; "Ten Pivotal Figures of History" by Ambrose W. Vernon; "Amulet of the Sun," by George Gaviv; "The Founders of the Republic" by Claude G. Howers; and the "Founders of Policies," by Raymond Muley.
Syracuse University has dropped boxing, wrestling, golf, basketball, riffle, tennis, soccer and forcing as intercollegiate sports.