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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
No.169
VOL. XXIV
5
Senior President Extends Deadline for Paying Dues
To Date Only Half of Class Have Paid Assessment Necessary for Graduation
Dues Are S7
The deadline for the payment of senior dues has been extended to next Saturday, May 7, Wilbur Starr, president of the senior class, announced in an interview this morning. "Although all those who expect to graduate have had ample time to pay their dues and be prepared, they should be extended," Starr said, "as almost one half of the class have neglected to do so."
Starr stated that next Saturday will be absolutely the last time the dues may be paid, and he said that anyone who fails to pay them will remain in service until the plaining what such would be the case. Starr said, "It is necessary to pay the dues in order to obtain the cap and gown for the commencement exercises, and it is imperative to attend the exercises to receive the diploma, so in one way, a senior's graduation upon the payment of the dues."
approximately three hundred seniors have paid their fees, according to Starr, but equally that number have not done so. The dues, which are $7, are payable at the business office in Central Administration building. They include, one year's fee for the cap and gown, senior memorial, and class assessments to cover the commencement activities.
Measurements for the cap and gown will be taken each afternoon this week in room 8, Myers Hall. The cap and gown committee, of which Louis Krings is chairman, is in charge of this work. Payment of fees is not all that is necessary to secure a cap and gown, nor are they scarce. Each wearer has his measurements taken in order to have them of the right size.
Extra Invitations Ordered
EXAMPLE
Amiring that a few more invitations would be wanted by some seniors, Greg Hedges, chairman of the invitation committee ordered some extras, and they may be now ordered at the Business Office. Five cents have been added to the price of each invitaton, so that those which formerly sold for 10 cents, 20 cents and 40 cents, are now respectively 15, 25 and 40 cents. Starr said that, "The orders of them have already been ordered, so these who want more should order them immediately."
Tentative arrangements for the next meeting of the senior class have been made, Starr said. He intimated that it would be a dinner at the University Commons about the middle of the month, and that at that time vital information concerning all the activities of commencement be given to everyone impressed the hope that more would attend the meeting than have done so in the past.
American Mercury to Publish Kansas Poems
Magazine Collects Verse
Prof. Nelson Antrim Crawford now of Washington D. C, has written to E. D. M. Hopkins to say that he and Mrs. Mae Williams Woods, editor of the magazine, represent a verse by Kansas people for the American Mercury.
The poems published will be written especially by the younger people who have never published a volume of verse. Prof. J. H. Nelson asked for contributions of first class verse by students of Kansas University provided that they oppose the Hopkins wishes to see any students interested. Contributions should be made immediately, according to Professor Crawford.
Doctor Nelson has already sent some contributions by University students to the editor of the "Harp" and many more point will be turned in.
be turned in
The Bison, undergraduate publication of the Oklahoma Baptist University, has been suppressed by an theorists because the paper carried a editorial attacking the administration of the faculty for teaching professors, asking for the reinstatement of the dismissed professors.
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Pen and Scroll Selects Nine in First Tryouts
The following freshmen were the authors of the best manuscripts submitted in the Pen and Scroll, literary society for freshmen and sophomores, tryouts: Paul Alken, Helen Cook, Silvia Glynderin, Dorothy Goodwin, R. P. Oman, Cameron Patterson, Helen Rumble, Alice Schultz and Helen Curul Warhol. Final selection will be at a general meeting Wednesday evening, May 4, to which the authors of the best manuscripts will come at 8, according to Hugh R. Smith, president of the society.
The judges of the content were Smith, chairmanm, Dorothy Kuesteiner and Kate Dockhorn. The number of manuscripts accepted this time is the smallest yet. Formally about or fifteen percents were accepted.
At the meeting Wednesday evening new officers will be elected from the present members who are freshmen this year. The initiation of "pledges" may not be this spring as the society is considering a new plan which will call for the initiation in the fall of the following school year.
Editors and Critics of Dove to Exchange Repartee Tuesday Eve
Merits and Demerits of Paper Are Bone of Contention at Little Theater
The first campus problem debates ever held at the University of Kansas will be staged tomorrow evening at 8:00 p. m. at the Little Theater, Green Hill Auditorium. Reasonable Dove should be invited from the campus, is argued.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, MONDAY, MAY 2, 1927
The debate will be judged entirely on the arguments presented and not on the merits of the question. The courtroom method of procedure is to be used. The audience will be allowed to vote on the subject before and after the debate, and questions may be asked at the close of the debate.
Professor Buehler emphasizes the fact that the purpose of the debate is not to put the Dove on trial, but rather to stimulate argumentation, as he feels that there is too much emphasis placed on speech training. The participants in the debate tomorrow night will be students who had bad training or debate work of any kind. Professor Buehler says that the Dove is being debated because it is so well known and is discussed on the campus more than anything else. Bueller said, "The Dove is not in for it and even if the vote is 10 to 1 against the Dove it does not mean that it will be kicked off the campuses." Bueller also states that real debate using inexperienced debaters and taking a question in which everyone is interested."
The debaters from the Dove staff, that is, those who will uphold the Dove and the argument are: Frank Z. Glick c'28; Paul Porter, c'28; and Louis B Greenberg, 127. Debates for the affirmative are; Charles Embower, c'22; Cott, c'29; and Kapil Childs, c'28.
The debate is free and open to the public, and Mr. Buchler urges that anyone the least bit interested in debating, in the Dove, or in any campus problem, come to Green Hall and hear the Dove question discussed.
Battleship to Dry-Dock
Naval Officers to Find Damage Done by Mud Bank
The grounded battleship furnished the excitement of the spring season and the anticipation of those who inspect her from the Battery and the rail of ferry boats, and watched the tugs and tow boats which would enter her port like insects around a grassbearer.
New York, May 2- The 32,000 ton super-dreadnaught, Colorado, must undergo an inspection in dry-deck before naval officers can tell how much damage she suffered in the 35 hours she was stuck on a mud and rock bank in New York harbor, ship expelled from the high tide last night after most of her fuel and ammunition had been removed.
The crowd seemed to take great delight in seeing the helplessness of the usually awesome and invincible craft, among those to gaze and smile were sailors from the fleet who were on shore leave.
Survey Indicates Coolidge Probably Will Be Nominated
Democrats Expect to Rur Smith for President, According to
(United Press)
Washington, May 2—President Coolidge can win the Republican nomination hands down next summer if existing political conditions, as revealed by a lawsuit, Governor Al Smith of New York is by far leading the democratic candidates, the survey revealed, but he must gain enormously in the south and west before nomination time if he gets it. His candidacy is now in its final phase, with fair chance that he may pull through amid some are against him.
This United Press sectional survey, establishing these outstanding conclusions, is based upon the sentiment of political leaders of each state.
884 Votes for Coolidge
484 Votes for Coolidge
The 2016 Iowa State and west are planning to give Coolidge 811 votes with 145 (all in the farming west) doubtful. The far west and Pacific states would offer him 73 delegates with 40 doubtful. Those expected to be for Coolidge include Hawaii, Idaho, Hawaii; 11; Montana; 11; Nevada; 9; New Mexico; 9; Oregon; 11; Utah; 17; Wyoming; and 2 votes each from Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Philippines and Porto Rica. The total of 844 votes for Coolidge with only 555 needed for a convention majority and nomination. If Coolidge should decline to run it is doubtful how many ways his support could be gained, the total of 847 French Lowden of Illinois, is being mentioned at this time.
Democrats of the Far West are displaying little interest and not one of the 11 states has decided on any clear cut decision as to what shall be done. All are doubtful but many are leaning toward Governor Al Smith. These states supported McAdoo in 1924.
Colorado Is Divided
In Colorado, Smith may pick up the Denver city delegation but would lost outside territory if a vote was taken today. He may find votes in California and Idaho. Contrary to the opinion of many, California is making no move to arrest sentiment for McAdoo, her "favorite son."
With eastern members of the parties backing him and with 71 votes in the West, Smith has a total of 20 to start with while no other candidate has more than his home state delegation. The two together ousted the pledged delegations. Smith must make gains in the so-called doubled states to win the nomination.
Bethany Installs Officers
Eighteen Assume Leadershi This Afternoon
The retiring officers were; president, Bith Shaw, c?73; vice president, Olive Hibbe, c?71; governor, Hibbe, c?71; corresponding secretary, Vergie Ingram, fa'20; treasurer, Marion Riley, c?20; alumni secretary, Maurion Gault执, g?7; plankton, Ruth El-
The new officers of Bethany Circle were installed this afternoon at a clock at Myers Hall. They are: president, Ahm Paterson, c'29; vice president, Jane Tucker, fa'29; recording secretary, Maurine Mourne, c'28; corresponding secretary, Ruth Hill, fa'28; secretary, Nora Silan;衬衫 designer, Nora Silan;衬衫 designer, Matura Mulphy, fa'29; membership, Verda Filkin, c'28; program, Josephine Blades, c'28; social, Dorothy Rugge, c'22; social service, Afish Christian, c'28; initiation, Katryn Markwell, c'29; scholarship, Marion Liley, c'29; W. Y. C. A., Pearl Pound, c'28; room管理员, Michael Miller, uncle, c;服务，Ruby Peterson, c'29; Radius reporter, Edith Stewart, uncle, c.
Delegates to the national convention of Bethany Circle at Manhattan May 6, 7, 8 were announced. They are Marion Riley c'23; Carn Patterson, c'29; Jane Tucker, fa'29; and Dorothy "bugge" c'29.
Eight minutes and 23 seconds is the time required to eat lunch in a Northwestern fraternity house, the school's health commissioner found. Twenty minutes should be the least time spent in eating any meal, he recommended.
Abundance of Honor
Breaks Ironclad Rule
Have you ever had 25 pounds of candy all at one time? It sounds almost too good to be true, and yet it does seem true right here on the floor.
There is an ironclad rule existing among the members of the entomology club that if a member gains any notable achievement, such as being elected to an honorary fraternity or becoming engaged, such as being elected to a fellowship, immediately produce five pounds of candy for the enjoyment of the other club members.
A regular shower of notable achievements came to the entomology club members recently, and all within one week. One member was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, three members were elected to Sigma Xi, honorary science fraternity, and one member became enraged.
Five achieve times five pounds of candy equals 25 pounds of candy for the entomology club. But the young aspirants candy, they decided that they would rather, instead of candy, have the young aspirants cash in on the pop and ice cream which was devised at the entomology club picnic, April 20.
Y. W. C. A. Organizes Big Sister Group for Next Year's Freshmen
Harriet Cowles and Jo Brown Chosen as Co-Chairmen of Committee
The "big sister group," sponsored by the Y. W. C, A, and W. S. G, A, was organized Saturday at a meeting of the captains, at Henley house. It has been felt that the big sister group is the best team to freshen freshman girls. Its purpose is to help new girls to become acquainted with each other, and to aid them in regrowing, finding rooms and social centers. The committee has planned to meet them at trains and to give them the first day of settling妥了.
Harrett Cowles and Joe Brown are co-chairmen of the groups. Eleven captains, who were chosen to head the smaller groups are Arad Wheatman, Carlie Barrick, Ruth Warrington, La Bertha Weiss, Marion Leigh Eave Gannon, Isabelle McCoy, Jesse Smothers and Dorothy Dorsey.
Each captain will have ten big sisters. On May 7 they will meet for a breakfast, at which time the different groups will organize.
Various parties and teas have been planned for next fall, similar to those of former years, among them a Japanese lawn party, an old-fashioned social on the early lawn, chocolate desserts on the lawn, dances and the Y.-M. Y., W Mixer.
The groups are still open for members. Personas who are interested in becoming "big sisters" are requested by the organization, Jo Brown, or any of the captains.
The University Daily Kansan annual banquet will be held Wednesday May 4, at the Thimble Theater ten room. Both past and present members of the faculty and members of the faculty in the department of journalism will attend.
Kansan Board Banquet Will Be Held on May
Vaughn Kimball, c27, chairman of the board, is toastmaster for the occasion and Morgan Coe, c27, is in charge of all arrangements. A program will be given by members of the board. Those on the prosecution team will receive a chairman; Gladys Filson, c27; Alice Gaskill, c27; and John Sparks, c28. This banquet is an annual affair of the department of journalism.
Professor Dunlap Is Improving
Prof. G. C. Dunlap of the English
department, who was taken seriously
ill Jan. 23, is now convalescing
at his home under the care of Dr.
John C. Rudolph. Professor Dunlap
two months and during the last
month has been slowly improving so
that he can now go for short walks
and rest easily.
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This is the last week for seniors to have their measurements taken for caps and gowns—Louis Kringe.
Red Cross to Ask Nation for Large Sum in Flood Aid
National Organization Say $5,000,000 Drive Now on Has Gone Over the Top
the Top
Washington, May 2—The nation Red Cross today, upon recommendation of Secretary of Commerce Hoover and with approval of its central organization, decided to ask the nation to raise a minimum of $10,000,000 for Mississippi flood relief. Local chapters are asked to participate in action followed a conference between Hoover and President Coolidge.
Meantime the Red Cross announced that its $5,000,000 drive had gone over the top. Hoover said that there is no danger of a plague and relief work has been on a scheme that cannot be enlarged. He also added that some plan will be worked out to help the farmers to reclaim crops.
"A complete system of communication has been set up so that when a levee breaks the Red Cross can send information to the rescue of the citizens," Heover said.
He will return to the flood district Wednesday night.
The Mississippi river flood waters hammers unceasingly at the levees along the Louisiana side south of Vicksburg, Miss., today. Engineers warned that breaks may occur any minute. The levee, 20 miles below Natcher, Miss, has given away. The torrent is sanguine the area as far south as Black river and reaching into the Mississippi. The entire area of five parishes is endangered and thousands of the people are leaving.
Further breaks in the leaves at Tallahua, Delta and Bedford have occurred. Scores of farmers' families have refused to leave their homes.
The work of the Red Cross has been hampered by the flooding of the boat landing area at Vicksburg. The flood has reached 88 feet in height and is still rising. The water may reach and water room of the Vicksburg waterworks.
More territory is inundated because of a levee break at South Bend, Ark. New breaks have occurred in the Yunzo river territory. The pressure at New Orleans has been levered by the emergency spillway at 'oydraf.'
1928 Jayhawker Started
Foster and Munns Will Place Contract Soon
Work has been started on the 1928 Jahyawkner, and John Foster, editor, and C. G. Mumma, business manager, expect to have all financial and art work arrangements closed, and start receiving them immediately with the opening of school.
The Jayhawker is a $20,000 proposition, and considerable care must be exercised in placing contracts for the printing and engraving in order to be economical and yet get the best available workmanship. Numerous representatives of companies from all over the country have been interested in the business manager and editor and the contracts will probably be let soon.
The Jayhawk has now in its possession a large cup, which the 1920 Jayhawk won as first prize in the Artcraft Guild national contest for a large cup. To be the first place make the cup a permanent possession, and the book this year is expected to rank high in the contest. The Jayhawk has the distinction of being one of the high-profile year books in the United States.
Stimpson Tests Fine Scale
The scale is a 110 pounds by one half ounce scale and is so constructed that it may be hung on the wall and easily carried from place to place. It also has a built-in scale for Professor Stimpson has done the necessary finishing work upon it.
Expenses of a college student have doubled the last fifty years, according to an expert on financial problems.
E. F. Stipman, assistant protec-
tion in the department of physics, has fini-
cal mounting and testing a critical
and accurate portable scale which will be used by the state board of agriculture.
Second Mexican Program Held by El Ateneo Clul
A Mexican program was given Thursday by the members of El Atenco, Mr. Phillips, head of the orchestra, and Dr. Luis Gonzalez, High School in Kansas City, Mo., brought four Mexicans with him for a special entertainment. The group was made up of a woman pianist, two men, a drummer, and a man who played the guitar.
They opened the program by singing La Paloma and later danced the same music. The pianist played several popular airs and some Spanish songs. The two dancers then gave an exhibition of the Jota dance after which Mrs. Tente sang "In a Little Spanish Town." The guitar player at left played with a small set of soles. Jarabe, a Spanish dance, was given as the closing number of the program. Refreshments were served.
About two weeks ago El Ateneo was entertained by another group of Mexicans also brought from Kansas City by Mr. Phillips.
Jennieve Herman and Mary Louise Kohler had charge of the refreshments and the program.
W. W. C. A. Will Hold Picnic Supper in Pines Tomorrow Evening
All Interested in Conference at Estes Park Are Urged to Be Present
No veaper services will be held by the H. Y. C. A. tomorrow afternoon, but a picnic supper is to be held in the pines in the evening. All those who are interested in the Y. M. C. A. are held at the Inset Park, this summer are urged to attend the picnic, said Earl Strimple, c'28, and Audrey Phillips, c'29, who are in charge. Reservations may be made at the Y. W. Y. C. A. office. The charge for the supper is 35 cents. It is necessary that the committee should be notified immediately so that preparations may be made. The question of the joint delegation to the event will be discussed at the picnic.
The first meeting of the social committee of the Y. W. C. A. will be held in Henley house tomorrow at 4:30 with Margaret Wilkie, uncle of Ann and Michael, in charge of Jumina De Vesue, fa30, will be held Wednesday afternoon at Henley house. Pearl Pound, uncle, is helping to arrange a conference on pre-anniversary day for Jumina de Vesue and Miss Pound is the chairman of the current events committee.
Only one more vesper service will be held this year by the Y, W. C, A. and it will be on May 10 at Fraser hall. It will be a short meeting at which all the old and new groups will have a service. After vespers lunch will be served somewhere on the campus.
The senior alumni conference plans will be announced later. A meeting of the committee will be hold Friday afternoon and evening of this week. A party will probably be held at Henley house Saturday morning.
The big sisters are being organized under captains. Those who want to be big sisters should apply to Harriet Cowley, c29, at Watkins hall or Henry house. A breakfast before the Sunday May 3rd, for the Big sisters, May 8, for all the big sisters, and captains. Each big sister will be in one of the groups.
The advisory board of the Y. W.
C. A. will hold its regular meeting
Monday afternoon at 3:38.
Arkansas River Breaks Menace Mississippi Levee
(United Press)
Delhi, La., May 2—The city of Delhi today became a great refuge center for northeast Louisiana with thousands of cattle, mules, and horses being driven along the dauytree country on a slight rise in the bottomain.
Waters were coursing southward from the Southbend break in the Arkansas river west of and fear wore for the main Mississippi river levers.
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Men's Clos Club to Independence
Men's Glee Club to Independence
The Men's Glee Club will go to
Independence, Mo., to broadcast from
station KLD8 to station KLD16 on
4 of the afternoon and return after the program.
While in Independence they will hold
the election of officers. The nominations were made Sunday.
Severt E. Higgins Dies After Illness of Only Few Days
Ruptured Appendix Fatal to Head of Champion Football Team of 1922
Severt E. Higinis, A. B. 22*, athletic coach of the Liberty Memorial High School, died Sunday after a ruptured appendix last Tuesday.
Worries Became Ill Sunday
Higgins Became III Sunday
Higgins, who was the son of the late William E. Higgins, for 20 years a professor in the School of Law at Utrecht, then University of Amsterdam, April 24, and was operated on Tuesday. His condition was not regarded as critical until he became worse Saturday night.
"In the death of Secret Higgins the University loses a much beloved son," Chancellor E. H. Lindeny said this week. "He was an inspirational and high character he was destined to a notable career. His untimely end will be regarded by all who knew him as a tragic loss, not only to his family but also to the community and to University."
At the University Higgins left a good record and many friends. He wined three letters in football and in 1922 he captained the championship team whose goal line was uncrushed. That year he was named on the second all-way队 and was president of the "KU" club.
"His death is an irreparable loss!" Dr. F. C. Allen said. "There never was a more serious and carmoust man. He gave his whole self what he wanted, and a perfect trainer. He didn't know the wrong way. He didn't talk much but by being a proper example in his quiet, fine way was a model for the young man who was the most wonderful personality and a fine purpose can accomplish."
Athletic Coach in Lawrence
Following his graduation Hirgins taught science at Colby and was then made athletic coach. Under his direction Colby developed a strong team, which he chosen athletic director of the Lawrence High School. "He was chosen because of the character that man had," John R. Barnes, principal said. "We butmad him. He was so great but we wished to raise standards and ideals of athletics. He trained the level tremendously. I didn't think it possible to do as much in two years, but with the students as a coach and friend, that can now fill."
In 1925 Higgins did not have a winning team but last season he developed what in Doctor Allen's opinion was the best basketball team he ever had and his basketball team won second place in the state meet. Doctor Allen explained his success as the result of the following of strict training for the player, missed an Tuesday for the remainder of the day.
Funeral to Be Tuesday
Higgins, who was 26 years old, was born in Lawrence and always made his home here, attending grade school, high school and the University. He was a member of the National Association and was prominent in school activities. He leaves to mourn his loss his mother, Mrs. Ella M. Higgins; his sister Dorothy Higgins, A. B. '24, M. A. '25, when teaching Spanish at Hathaway Hall, Mt. Carroll, Pittsburgh, A. B. '24, N. A. on the United Press at Oklahoma City.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the Methodist Episcopal church. The Rev. Mr. Edward Hishop will have charge of the service. Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Metropolitan Pictures Were Removed Saturday
The Metropolitan Museum pictures on exhibition in rooms 301 and 305 central Administration building were taken down Saturday.
The pictures have drawn interest from many sources, a delegation of Topka club women made a special visit to the school. School children have come from every district of Lawrence and on Sundays the rooms have been crowded. This exhibition is said to show more interest than any of its kind.