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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1928
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
University Daily Kansan
Official Student Paper of
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Lawrence, Kansas
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Published in the afternoon, five times a week, and on Sunday morning, by students in the department of Journalism of the University Press of Texas. Press of the Department of Journalism.
Entered as second-class mail matter September 17, 1910, at the post office at Lawrence, Kansas, under the act of March 3, 1897.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1928
THE LAW OF FLIGHT
The incessant cruelty of a generation which honors its emancipation from brutality and reviews with horror the bloody record of preceding centuries, is again apparent. The paradox is revolting.
A late dispatch from Mexico City, reporting the punishment of a murderer, could be written into the annals of the Spanish inquisition. It tells of how a peon was given sentence of death, and the "law of flight" administered, the prisoner being turned loose and shot down like a rat as he tried to flee.
The death penalty is at best an unrestrained justice. As it was given in this instance it finds a parallel in the medieval "ordeal" which has long been condemned as superstition, harborage, and unjust.
Another unlovely parallel may be drawn between the cage and rack of the Dark Ages, and the modern exhibitions of criminals before the camera and before curious and unstable crowds. The face of a prize law-breaker of today stares from the screen of nearly moving picture house in the country. He is shown being dragged between his captors through police patrol trailed aloof of restless and vengeful throngs. He appears again, called from his cell to confront cameras, flourishing a Bible in a gesture of terrified bravado, before being forebly throne behind bars by a jailer—all of this exhibited in detail before a morbidly-minded public.
What purpose beyond inflammation of a mob mind, is accomplished by a spectacle of this kind? What do we condemn in yesterday? How far have we come?
We wonder where the roving correspondent was when President Coyle signed from Havanna at dawn Tuesday? The Associated Press byline appeared over the story in the Star.
DIPLOMACY BY SUGGESTION
Tactics in American diplomacy have taken a decided change. Instead of the methods approved by a democracy in which the issue is presented to the people concerned and action taken after a public opinion has been formed, or the more automatic high handing by departmental officials, the United States is employing extensively a means of diplomacy through suggestion.
The mechanism of this new method is based on hero-worship, admiration, gestures of genuine goodwill and condescension. It is agreed that Lindbergh did more to cement the international relationships of Europe and America than ten years of peace conference bickering. His recent conquests of the welcome hand in Latin America only substantiate his prowess. President Coolidge's official visit to the sixth annual Pan-American peace conference was a move that was significant in suggestion since it was the first visit of any American executive to such a tribunal. Issues were met in a general manner by the president in his speech, but he touched the heart of the Cuban people. His visit impressed them doubly because it was one of great ceremony. He leaves behind him Charles Evanus Hughes, Dwight Morrow, who has
met with marked success in dealing with the Calles government, and Will Rogers. Lindy will soon be there, and his arrival will probably crystallize the erstwhile nimble sentiment in Hawana. Such embubsty tends to souls the passion of exaperated people and makes toward a bank for favorable friendly action.
It seems rather strange that Kunas City must wait until now to know that the reason Miss Margarine Jordon won the beauty contest and was sent to Atlantic City was because she ate yeast. But then, befied confession even if they do appear in a testimonial sheet of advertisement, are good for the soul. They also furnish entertainment for the reader.
HE WOMEN'S RIFLE TEAM
A spirit of 25 women of the University has been selected for the rife team which will represent Kansas in its women's inter-collegiate matches. To some institutions of higher learning, the advisability of having such an organization seems questionable. There are those who oppose the idea because it involves a spirit of militarism. But that is not the aim of the activity as it exists at this university.
To be able to fire well, one must have a stendiness of nerve and an accuracy of vision called for in few other lines of sport. The spirit of rivalry and a desire for leadership, are also embodied in the routine of practice and firing.
Tryouts for the team are open to any woman student at the University. It is upon the banks of ability to fire that the final choice is made. Every one has an equal chance.
The women's rifle team offers an opportunity for an unusual phase of women's development.
A beauty contest in Turkey had to be stopped because the girls were not thin enough to suit the men viewing the show. What peculiar tastes these Turks have!
UNIVERSITY ARISTOCRACY
The charge of being undemocratic has been brought repeatedly arroginates the fraternity woman and the security woman. It has been said by some that the purpose of democratic education has been defeated by the organization of societies upon a strictly social basis. Some have charged that it is in these societies that a spirit of indulence, arrogance, and a false sense of superiority has been fostered.
It is undoubtedly true that when a certain young man or woman has been recognized by some such exclusive organization he feels a certain sense of elation. Kappa Nu or Theta Nu has chosen him from among a thou- and othert to become one of them. The idea that he may be somehow different from those who are not chosen has been implanted in his mind. He is a little better, he thinks, than others. He loses the idea of man's fundamental equality. In short he is becoming aristocratic.
This charge can not be made directly against these organizations; undoubtedly theories of democracy and friendliness are taught within them. But what are the theories when in actuality one who is not a member of some Greek letter group is regarded as being made of some laser material?
On the other side of the question, the non-organization person must be considered. Whether at the time of entrance into the University he is aware of the existence of these groups is of little consequence. Soon the idea is forced upon him that it is the most desirable thing to belong to some society. He learns that the policies of the student body are determined by members of such organizations. He knows that he is not greeted as an equal by these persons. He is resentful.
As a result of such resentment the non-organization student often becomes biased and can not see that the members of these societies are not always "high hat" and that they do not consciously subn him. To him it is an insult and he builds around himself a defensive mechanism that
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OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY BULLETIN
Vol. 1X
Wednesday, January 18, 1928. No. 94
Those members of the faculty who have not yet reported upon their publications for the year 1927 are requested to file the information in the Graduate office at their earliest convenience.
E. B. STOUFFER, Chairman, Graduate Research Committee
El Atencio remita jovens el 19 de enero, en cuanto 165 F. Administración a las 4:30 de la tarde. MARÍEZ TAYLOR, Presidente.
EL ATENEO2
An upper classman says, "Just before finals freshmen will admit that they are 'freshmen.'"
"The irresistible impulse" caused a man to set fire to Washington the other day. It is difficult to foresee what this "irresistible impulse" will do on Mr. Orad about this time of the semester.
President and Mrs. Coolidge drink nothing but water during their visit to Cuba. It is gratifying to know that not all Americans go to Cuba to satisfy a thirst.
It is hoped that the text companies in Lawrence will remember that if five can't ride as cheap as one, they can walk.
LECTURE ON MENTAL HYGIENE;
serves to warp his observation of his fellow students.
Dr. G. Leonard Harrison will continue his lectures on "Mental Hyph" Thursday morning, Jan. 19, at 10:30 in room 302 Administrative Hall.
It is true that there is a University riteology, but it is also true that this group forms a minor portion of the school population. It is also true that the non-organization student often falls to see and believe that a Greek letter person can be honestly democratic.
Fear for Kama Wen't—headline
Think of the trouble we shall have taking down all the "Kama grows the best wheat in the world" signs.
THE WOMAN GETS PAID
We have just read of another lady who is making her hobby pay. We have read of ladies who have hobbies before, ladies who have hobbies for face making, dress making, rug making, chicken farming, rabbit railing, both growing, market working, fruit canning, mike baking, stock showing, trap shooting, truck driving, furniture painting, fortune telling, preserving, bitching, feature writing, and gold digging—all of which paid, and paid, and are still paying.
Send the Daily Kansan home.
We are arrived at the point where we are no longer impressed by such fruits of industry, and we reserve future admiration for the first woman who draws down a few thousands of dollars prize fighting in her spare time.
What the Kansas Editors Say
How Sleep the Reva
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The emboused custard pie awarded annually for fake journalism courage is hereby presented to the Chicago Techone. This great defender of the people interests in just now engaged in a legal battle with the variety of Wisconsin. The University of Wisconsin is several hundred miles from Chicago, and The Tribune has few authorities there. They have sent an e-mailing group for trophies, why not open up on Big Bill Thompson. Or the Illinois senate seat which recently was knocked down by a traction king at public auction? Or the gang murders within the city?
The answer, of course, is that generators, traction interests, and Thompsonites all subservient and numbing voters for this big national advertising medium to get in right with the company-servers by sending a few pink promotions, then by starting a vigorous and intelligent campaign for reform in Chicago, which inevitably would lose thousands of its 1-5 million subscribers.
And to good wishes for the New
Orleans. O'couragement, Trifle,
and O'courage are inexorable and
an increased rate of upnote runne.
For those he wear jewels and
gift certificates. Gatette
More Than One Way
The luv urainted Sunday cinema performance in Kannas still stands. It provides punishment for those who have been charged with charging admission to this form of entertainment on the Sabbath. But there is more than one way of skinning the audience.
In Emperor, the Athens of Lyon county, a Screen Club has been organized. It is devoted ostensibly to the cause of art for art's sake. Moments are presented in cost of $8 which will entitle them to six pairs of tickets to see a half-dozen outstanding films—the very creme de la creme of the movie output. The club will be open Sunday afternoons and the employees of the theater in which the exhibitions are to be given, presumably are giving their services gratis to the cause of art. From this distance it looks like an altright, food-proof scheme.
The ingenuity of law-breakers is as great as that of law-makers. In the United States, there are virtually anyone any law. If the Empirical screen club is a success undoubtedly it will be imitated from one end of the state to the other. Then they must be able to use the scram heap of those statutes which are technically operative but practically defunct, or a new law will be evoked in an event similar to this eviction—Chantecubal Tribune
ORA HYDE, Soprano
In "The King's Benchman"
Coming Jan. 25 to University Auditorium.
The Stage By Jack Stokenberg
Those breaking the monkey, or whatever it is termed, of examinations by week-ending in Kansas City are seeing a colorful presentation and benefiting some excellent music in the Vagandek King now playing in the
Edward Nell, Jr., as Francine Villon does some excellent work, surpasses the previous, and appears there last year. His voice and stage appearance are much better and he is more pleasing to the audience than she is. As Katherine De Vanuelas gives an excellent portrayal of her part and is deserving of the applause which she received.
Will II, Philibriel as Guy Tabarre, the concliction friend of Wilhelm's, dies. The character of the prince, General Caffrey, as King XI, Dies comes ingenuous character work. The entire supporting cast gives an exuberant and dynamic performance,容积ating and pleasing vocal work. The story is based on the play "If I Were King," the tale of Fremont introducing the low-class of France to the protection of their country and the subsequent driving off of the Burgundians and the breaking of the Magna Carta.
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Federations at the University of Illinois must tie with the demos o men information concerning each stu dent whom they wish to rush.
Going Home for the Week-End?
If so, remember that the cheapest way is via the Kansas City, Kaw Valley & Western Railroad Co.
One way fare, Lawrence to Kansas City (City Park, Kansas) ... $ .72
Round trip fare, Lawrence to Kansas City (City Park, Kansas) ... $1.25
Tickets and Waiting Room 638 Males.
E. J. O'Brien, Traffic Manager.
Tyson Shirts that will go to class with you for many semesters now selling at-
$ 1^{45} $
Economy Department Second floor
University Concert Course Extra Attraction
THE GREATEST MUSICAL EVENT IN THE HISTORY OF LAWRENCE
UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM Wednesday Evening, January 25th
8:20 p. m.
ONE NIGHT ONLY
The Metropolitan Opera House Sensation Deems Taylor's Great American Opera
The King's HENCHMAN
A Lyric Drama in English—Book by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Chorus of 50 Orchestra of 35 Musical and Artistic Direction of Jacques Samsosso
Casts. Include Frances Peralta, Marie Sundelius, Rafael Dacio, Giacconi Martino, Henri Scott of the Metropolitan Opera Company, Airbue Hackett, Richard Hale, Constance Heyda, Ona Heye, Barton Leslie, Dadley Marcwick, Louis Matsen, John Roberson, Vera Matsen, and Other Operatic and Concert Personalties.
Reservations being made now at Fine Arts Office if accompanied by check or money-order, with self-addressed stamped envelope.
Tickets on Sale Now
Round Corner Drug Store Bell's Music Store School of Fine Arts Office
800 Good Seats at $1.00
300 Good Seats at $2.50
1000 Good Seats at $3.00
300 Good Seats at $3.50
300 Good Seats at $1.00