THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL. XXIV
Noted Philosopher to Discuss Great Thinkers of World
EIGHT PAGES
Dr. Will Durant to Speal Monday Before Fourth Annual Honors Convocation
Will Durant, author of the "Story of Philosophy" and other books, will speak on "The Ten Greatest Thinkers" at the fourth annual honors convocation at 10 o'clock next Monday. Doctor Durant first became prominent through his work in the department of philosophy from His many lectures came the formation of two classes which met 40 weeks in the year for eight years.
Out of these classes came the Labor Temple School, an institution which has won a place for itself in educational life. In 1917 Doctor Durant broke all records of the bureau of lectures of the board of education of New York by giving a series of 20 lectures on psychology and of capacity audiences of 1300 at each lecture. He has given several complete courses for the Kansas City University Extension and his audiences there reached 850. His "Story of Philosophy" became a best seller within three weeks of publication and has continued in the course of its career to the foremost lecturers of today is shown by his record of lectures and the comments of authorities.
This is the fourth annual honors conventation and at this time the outstanding man of the class of 1928 will be announced as the individual honor student. This person will be the owner of a business in Idaho and have been the most wholesome and helpful. Character, scholarship, service and leadership will be considered in making the choice. Paul Eendicott in 1925, Howard Firebush in 1924, and Wallace James in 1925, and Wallace James have already judged the honor.
Honors for 1927 will be given to the highest 10 per cent of the senior class, those ranking highest in scholarship. The names of these students are printed on the three classes will be printed on the convocation programs.
Sorority Will Build Soon
Kappa Kappa Gamma Picks Site on Edgehill Road
The new house planned by the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority will be located on Edighil road, east of the Phi Gamma Delta house. Work will be started on the building this spring and it will be ready for occupancy next fall. The house will accommodate about forty women.
There will be four full and naturally lighted floors on one side of the building and three floors on the other side, since the house will be built on a slope. The house will contain 29 rooms, including a chapter room, living room, matron's suite, guest suite and sun porch. Other works comprise the exterior and the roof will be of variated slate.
The house was designed by the Kansas City architectural firm of Holt, Price and Barnes.
Government Not to Intervene
Washington, April 22—The Sacco-Vanatelli murder case is strictly a state matter for Massachusetts and the federal government cannot and will not intervene, according to attorney general Sargent. President Coolidge, it is held, has no power to act in such a case.
Welcome High School Athletes
The Daily Kansan will mail without charge a special edition containing a complete set of uniforms, rabies on Friday afternoon and the Kansas RELAls on Saturday afternoon, to allow high school athlete who will leave his name at the Kansan business office in the Junction Building before Saturday.
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Extra copies of tonight's Kansas may be had by high school athletes without charge by application at the Kansas business office or at the athletic office tomorrow.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY. APRIL 99 1607
Former Student Pastor to Get Ph. D. Degree
The Rev. Forrest Witcraft, former Baptist student pastor at the University, will receive his Ph. D. from the University of Chicago at the next conventation to be held in June. The Reverend Mr. Witcraft was also professor in the School of Religion for three years.
The Reverend Mr. Wiltcraft expects to enter the field of religious education next year, according to a letter received by Dean S. B. Braden.
American Association of University Women Holds Convention Here
National President to Address Organization This Evening; Reception Follows
The American Association of University Women is holding its state convention at the University today and Saturday. Meetings are being held in the Administration building and Souoner-Thayer museum.
The first session was held in Administration building this afternoon at 4:30, at which time a tea was given by the teacher and graduate women of the university.
A special luncheon will be held Saturday noon at the Thimble Theater tea room. At the close of the meeting Saturday afternoon the delegates will go to Haskell Institute where a demonstration by the faculty is being given. Sapt, and Mrs. C. M. Blair of Haskell will give a tea in the evening.
This evening at 8, an address will be given by Dr. Aurelia Henry Reinardt, national president of A. A. U., in central Administration building which will be followed by a reception for members, husbands and friends, and students. The guests are Chancellor and Mrs. E. H. Lindley during her stay in Lawrence.
River Delta Is Flooded
United Press
Spreading Mississippi Causes Death and Suffering
Memphis, April 22. - The delta country of the Mississippi was added to 4,000,000 acres of land over which the river has spread. The people were safe behind ramparts until yesterday when two breaches released the river. Greenville in the heart of the city under six feet of water. It was the first large town in the path of the flood. Five counties will be flooded. The main Mississippi levee at Allemarle Landing, 35 miles from Vicksburg, crumled this morning sending more water over the same area. The situation is beyond control. The government has an appeal for clothing, dressing and up-
Two score persons are believed to have perished and property damage can only be guessed. Six steamboats were sent to the delta country to aid in rescue. Every method of transportation was called into play, including a country, farmers and their wives were moving out in whatever way was possible. Meanwhile in Arkansas similar scenes were enacted. Knowland, an Ark was under 10 feet of water which continues to rise. Eighteen people lost their lives when the levee went out. The Ark was broken. A number of pilots reported destroyer turning flood loops to spread over several towns.
Geltch to Appear With Minneapolis Symphony
Prof. Waldemar Geltch, head of the department of violin of the School of Fine Arts, will be the solist with the Minneapolis Symphony orchestra at the matinee concert Saturday afternoon, April 30. He will play the last two concerts with Mendelssohn. Contribute for violin. It is a favorite of all violin literature.
Professor Felchler has appeared with large orchestras over the country. Four years ago he appeared with the St. Louis Symphony orchestra which appeared at the University. He won the Chopin Concerto at this time of the Bruch Concerto.
The Mendelssohn Concerto will be in addition to the regular matinee program offered by the orchestra.
"It Who Gets Slapped," a tragedy translated from the Russian of Lesand Andreyev, was given in the new edition of *The University of Michigan* recently.
Awards Received by High Schools in News Contest
Thirty-five Enter Annual Contest Sponsored by Department of Journalism
The faculty of the department of journalism of the University has announced the honor awards and the names of high school papers given honorable mention in the sixth annual Journalism Awards. Awards were given for the best work in the following phases of high school newspaper paper工作: Reporting, editorial writing, service to school, methods of securing and handling a problem either in advertising or in circulation, and in Artist writing.
**Thirty-five Indoor Center**
Three-five high school papers were contented in the competition year there were 35 entries also. The following papers entered the competition in the contest just closed: Abilens Booster, Argentine Argentian, Arkansas City, Ark-Akight, Augustus Anguston, Bendida Wendal, Beloit Life, Chanute Spectator, Chapman Augueston, Bendida Wendal, Downtown Falls Optimist, Doughlass School News, Effingham Cornshucks, Elsworth Bearcat, Emuco Echo, Glen Elder Hi Echoes, Garnett Times, Greenleaf Public School Record, Hays Gudden, Haiwata Red and Blue, Holton Holtman, Hutchinson Buzn, Kunzier University, Lincoln College Education Budget, Leavenworth Patriot, Liberal Liberals, Lindsburgorg Marion Blount, Manhattan Mentor, Merriam Mission, Octavin Decatur Dictator, Netawaka Netawa-Kansan Pratt Mirror, Pittsburg Brouspons, Parsons Reporter, Robinson Crimson and Gray, Sterling Sandal, Tops World Music
In the field of reporting the judges considered the story itself as printed in the paper and the enterprise shown in getting it. First place was given to The Argentine, Argentine High School Paper. Paper from the Topka High School World, the Liberal Liberale, and the Elen Elker Hi Echoes.
Many Schools Place
For the best record of service to
the school in the High School Booster, Abilene,
and The Buzz, Hutchinson, tied for first place with honourable mention going to the Columbus Record and the Emporia Echo.
for the best original editorial film place went to The Dickinsonian" or the Dickinson County Community High School. The Oberlin Decatur Dictate, Arkansas City Ark Light, John McCarthy, Echoes received honorable mention.
The Liberale, Liberal High School,
won first place for the best reports
on methods, of handling a business
problem. Honorable mention was
made of The Garnett Times, Abilene
Booster and Argentine Argentian.
The High School Mirror of Lindhberg won first honors for the best original feature story. Honorable mention was made of the Augusta Auguntan, Emporia Echo and Lawrence Budget.
H. K. Hughes, instructor in the department of mathematics, has accepted a graduate fellowship at the University of New York to study for his Ph. D. degree.
This is the sixth year that the department of journalism of the University of Kansas has conducted a Kansas high school newspaper contest. The awards are made for the purpose of honoring good efforts and encouraging better work in the high school newspapers of the state.
ar. hughs received his A. B. in 1923 and his A. M. in 1924 from the University of Iowa. He taught in the University of Iowa the year 1924-1925 and came to the University of Kansas in the fall of 1925.
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Framed certificates are given to all winners and the winning stories and editorials are reprinted in the High School Newspaper which is circulated throughout the state and in schools of 'ournalsism generally.
Sixth Year of Contest
Tomorrow is the deadline for placing orders for senior invi-
laders will be received at the business office from 1:30 to 5 p. m. Ten per cent penalty for late orders.
Hughes Goes to Michigan
Greg Hodges.
Wire Flashes United Press
London, April 22.—Bombardment in the vicinity of Nanking by Northern Chinese troops continued today.
Kansas City, Kan., April 22—Curt Thompson, formerly assistant superintendent of the shoe factory in the Leavenworth, Kan., federal penitentiary, is likely to comply in adding to the escape of a federal prison.
Kansas City, Mo., April 22—Spencer Norton and Ralph Perry, St. Louis bandits, today plead guilty in the charge to the charge of killing Allen Ginsberg. The state prosecutor adjudicator, who was kidnapped 'and slain here several weeks ago.'
Topaka, April 22 — Governor B. Sen Saul's proposal for federal aid for water conservation and flood control in the southwest be sought at the next session of congress met with a strong opinion in many quarters today.
New Orleans, La., April 23.—Workers today continued to reinforce the Mississippi levees between Baton Rouge and New Orleans against the great flood which will not reach here for a few days.
Program for Filipino Night at Cosmopolitan House Is for Public
Members of the Cosmonautical Club will observe Filipino night tonight with a party to which everyone is invited. The program will commence at 8 p. m., and Prof. W. W, Davis of the department of history will be the principal speaker. "There are 20 Filipinos in the University now, comprising the greatest number of students," said E. R. Lucas, graduate student who is in charge of the program.
Falks, Forum, Refreshments and Music Will Feature Evening Program
Music will be furnished by a Filipino stringed quartet composed of Leon Garcia, *c*uncl, N. E, Abela, *c*30, C. Bahalan, *c*20 and P. Lariao, *c*30. Abella will sing some of the Philippine folk songs, accompanied by the quartet. Prefreshments will also be served.
Professor Davis will speak on "Philippine and American Relations" after Lucas opens the forum with a short speech on the subject of "Philippine Independence." All those who attend the forum will be able to learn about Philippine problems during the open forum. The purpose of the forum is to give first-hand information about the Filipinos and establish a closer relation between the representatives of the Philippines and establish the discussion the discussion of their problems.
Filipino night will be followed by the observation of certain nights for the other nationalities too, according to Lucas. An idea of the different nationalities represented at the Cosmopolitan Club may be obtained by anyone who attends this program tonight.
Water to Be Inspected
Steps are being taken to guarantee the purity of drinking water used by tourists in Kansas this summer, according to Earnest Boyce, director of the division of water and sewage of the state board of health.
State Plans Purity Guarantee for Tourist Supply
A resolution authorizing the division of water and sewage to inspect and grade the water supply of the rest rooms and camping parks in the building complex, to ensure health at its last regular meeting. The resolution recognizes the increasing use of the highways and the danger of spread of typhoid and other diseases which are particularly prevalent in areas where the highways are most used.
Letters have been sent to the county engineers throughout the state asking them to report for their counties. The response was that the state and federal highway commissions and it is possible that markers may be used to designate the relative safety of the drinking water supplied to each county, according to Mr. Roye.
Read the Kansan want-ads.
Sachem Selection of New Members to Be on Sunday
Initiation and Pow-Wow Will Be Around Cairn Built by Group Last Year
The regular annual spring announcement of new members of Sachem, honorary senior men's organization, will be at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the south north of the Administration building.
Prior to the announcement of the new Sachems will be a short dedication by Chancellor Lindley of the new bronze tablet and stone shaft recently erected at the Rock Chair Cain. The purpose of the tablet is to recognize the service or cairn which was inaugurated a year ago; the tablet bears this inscription: "To the Vision of the Founders of the University of Kansas and to Those Who Helped Faithfully to Realize that Vision-Institution." The tablet and the Sachem Society."
**Indian Ceremony Used**
The Indian ceremony was chosen by the presiding Sachems Wednesday night in conjunction with recommendations by the faculty, but as is customary, the names of the new men will not be announced until they are invited to the day night during the course of the Indian initiation ceremony. According to John A. Kroh, chief Sachem, none of the new members have been elected and will not be formally invited unless present Sunday night.
Indian Ceremony Used
The ceremony to be given by the society is a perfected form of the one presented for the first time last year at the dedication of the Rock Chaln Cairn. It is an authoritative English version of the regular Sioux tribal ceremony, being translated by Prof. E. M. Hopkins and Ella K. Haskell Institute and the daughter of a "fourather" Sioux chief.
Lindley Will Dedicate
The ceremony is said by Sachen members to be even more colorful than last year, especially since several Haskell Indians will provide the chanting and drum-beating called for by the ritual.
Both the dedication by Chancellor Lindley and the selection and initiation of the new Sachens will be comparatively brief and will be completed before 8 o'clock, the hour of the concert in Robinson gymnasium.
Rebels Aggravate Mexico
Several Outbreaks Necessitate Message Censoring
--the non-resident members elected are: Lowell E. Corrand, head of civil engineering, K. S. A. C.; George E. Johnson, associate professor of zoology, K. S. A. C.; Margaret M. Jutin, dean of home economics, K. S. A. C; Richard P. White, assistant professor of botany and nautology, K. S. A. C.
Mexico City, April 22—Harrassed by outbreaks of rebels band in scattered parts of the country the government was censoring outgoing messages except those of a government official sent to the Western Union Telegraph Company shortly after Leopoldo Rio of the Michano issued a statement denying charges that a Catholic priest attacked the train a few days ago.
"responsibility for the outrage lies on those who have brought about the situation, and are now giving examples of similar occurrence," he
The bodies of 61 victims in train attacks have been brought here and 40 more are reported killed. President Calles placed blame for atrocities on the church, according to statement issued by Alzareh, chief of
"Three priests lead the attack on the Mexico City episcopate," he charged.
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Eight turnarails will be available to persons entering the stadium for the Kansas Relaya tomorrow; one on Mississippi street, one on McCook and Illinois street, one on the west side of the stadium and four on the north.
The athletic department requests that all of the stiles be used, instead of just the north as has been customary in the past. The use of additional stiles will avoid confusion and will be more convenient for all persons concerned.
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Program by MacDowell Postponed Temporarily
Postponement of the MacDowell program which was to be given tonight is necessary because of the illness of some of the participants, according to Grace Winsor, fa28," supervisor of the program.
The program will be given in about two weeks when it will have the added attraction of a short play.
Announcement of the date and sale of tickets will be made soon.
Thirty-six Members Chosen to Sigma Xi Scientific Fraternity
Four of Kansas State Faculty Chosen for Non-Residence Membership
Iota note of the Society of the igma XI, honorary science fraternity, held election of 29 new members at the regular meeting held hourday, April 21, in the Chemistry uilding.
The faculty members of the University of Kannas elected are: Fordi. Helwig, assistant professor of pathology; Frank C. Neff, head of the department of pediatrics; Kenneth K. assistance, assistant professor of geology.
Graduate students elected: Mark D. Ballard, Edward P. Brewley, William H. Burt, Paul E. Davis, Howard Dewy, Donald J. Brooks, S. Gatlain, Joseph Goering, Lucy Heathman, Olive L. Hoffman, Harold L. Knowles, Hans R. Lakrin, Saulich L. Charles H. Maran, John C. Mason, Oliver M. Olin, S. Punktkue, Wilbur F. Potter, Raymond A. Schweigel, Harry K. Unoeng, Joel W. Gahim.
Undergraduate students elected Robert L. Boggs, George H. Cady, Homer H. Dede, Emory N. Kempler Henry C. Gilton, J. Harms.
Kappa Phi Hold Initiation
Fourteen Are Made Members Thursday Evening
Kappa Phi held initiation Thursday afternoon in the Methodist church parlor at 4:30 o'clock. The following new members were initiated: Florence Hayes, *Hoodon*, *Ces*; Edith Undenstock, *Ces*; Helen Cook, *Ces*; Rubeira Brazier, Josephine McMillan, Ruby Boory, *Ces*; Katherine Weatherby, *Ces*; Quintie Williams, *Ces*; Goldie Hoffman, *Ces*; Marvel Anderson, *Ces*; Marvel Anderson, *Ces*; Eriene P肌akey, *Ces*;
After he initiation services, the annual spring banquet was served. Pauline Smith, the president of the chapter for the post year, was tourmaster. Between occasions canistered flowers of the autumn in Christian service.
Toasts on the theme of the rose the Kappa Phi flower, were given as follows: the stem, Mrs. Edwin Price, sponsor of the chapter; the leaves, Marguerite Lecher, the new president; the thorns, Arlene Roberts, secretary of the chapter; the iris leaf, Airline Johnson, delegate from the lota chapter; the fragrance Ruby Boory, representing the newly initiated members.
National Appeal Is Made to Relieve Flood Victims
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United States
Washington, DC — 21 President Coolidge today issued a national appeal for funds to relieve Mississippi flood victims. The president appealed to other government agencies to redouble their fight to help. The governor ordered three states to three planes to the flooded areas.
Several concentration camps in Arkansas are now flooded. A break in the levee in Kentucky, Ky., and the drowning of clenched persons in a launch at Moulton were the latest incidents.
They may have been able to cut the dribble out of basketball but what Kannan needs now is some sort of workaround. He dribbed out of the month of April.
Arkansas City Is Leading Near End of Athletic Meet
Again
Wichita Ties IL. Keecko of Last Year to Win Half Mile Relay Again
Perry had 15 points to its credit at the completion of the eighth Class B event. Waterville's total was 10, Minneapolis 9, while Florence, Williamsburg and Chase County each had 8.
Arkansas City high was leading the twenty-fourth annual University of Kansas invitational track meet with 11 points after six events had been completed. Wichita and Olathe had each won four. Hutchinson was behind with 9.
The Tarahumara Indians, who will run the special distance races at the Relays tomorrow, exhibited two of their native games for the crowd. The games were a cross between soccer and croquet. Gomaka is the name given by the men in the overcrowks in the name given to the women's game.
Seventy Schools Compete
More than 30 schools competed in Class A while forty were entered in the Class B section. These schools were nearly all from the eastern part of Kansas with scattered entries from other parts of the state and nearby states.
The weather conditions were ideal with a slight breeze blowing from the north. Despite the many recent rains the track was in nearly perfect shape, the markings of the lanes on the trackPrimary to the custom in former years the area in which the javelin was thrown had been roped "—or to insure the safety of spectators walking across the field. Another much-needed change from previous meets in the piste is to move to a medium field so that the spectators might watch its progress. At 2 p.m. m. the ueet was started with the preliminaries of the 120-high hurdles for both classes. Freeman, Chase县, was the winner of the first event of the season for the high sticks.
Wichita Ties Record
Wichita ran a remarkable race to the their former Kansas Interstate狭缝 record of 1:34.5 that was established last year. The Wichita runners were Yenser, McComb, Selbeling, and E. Miller. The anchor man for the veterans finished fourth in the City finished in the final division and finished in this race.
Class A. Milk run. Won by Professor,
Biochimistry, Bristol, of James G. Anglos, 8;
of Humberbridge, and 4. Yokohama, Central
Time. Tme: 14:91.
Class R. 1: Mile run. Won by Crawford, of Wisconsin; B. 2: Severity, of Minnesota; P. Prowess, of Hurlingburg, and K. 4: Kannel, of Hurghund. Rural Time: 1:49.
Kansas City
Club II 128 hibit basketball, finals, Of Chicagos Waterville, Freeman, of Chicago County, second; McNabb, of Edison Third; Purfigus, of Blue Moon, fourth.
Time: 10:34
M.A. 129 bigh, burths; won: War
Bachelor's: 129 bigh, burths; (Willey) A-
kansas City, city 2. Edition: Tennus-
ton, town 2. Livingston, Hutchinson, fouth.
Tennusston, city 2.
16.5 seconds. Half mile relay: Will by Perry
(Campbell, Campbell, Leslie, Willey) and
Pierce (Pierce, Pierce, Pierce)
Sed 1 km. Katrine (Katrine, Katrine)
Sed 2 km. Katrine (Katrine, Katrine)
Gerda, Lata) Time: 13.54. No. Behind
**deed**, and ascetion. Won by Watersite (Glorod,
blazer, Mekelek, Mishky). 12. In Washington
(Novartsville, Little, Fraser, Yunnan). 14.
**deed**, and burens. Burns, Eweren, Rice)
18. 388.
Time 188.8.
Final assigned order: Perry, Florence, Wa-
ltonization.
Washington, Washington
Class A half mile easy. First section. Won
Tuesday. Class B half mile easy. Garnar, (Garina,
Haworth, Floreau). 2nd, Gad. (Holden),
Haworth, Haworth. 3rd, Gad. (Holden),
Haworth, Whitley. 4th, Bum. (Bum)
Second Section. Wen by Wachita (Cuney,
McCubb, Escher, M. Kilmer) 2nd, Cherry
County (Pryer, Head, Newly, Rowan) 3rd,
Hutchinson (Headden, Elm, Lidley)
Riverhead
stone, Rubb). Time
Final assigned order on time; Wichita, Ced
County.
Equals previous record held by Waltham.
Smallfields 100 yd. hill. First held by
Bocker of Hacker, first held by
Perry of Hess. First held by Mewren.
Time: 106.4
Hours on page 7
Authorized Parties Friday, April 22
Alpha Tau Omega, house, 1 a. m.
Alpha Chi Sigma, Country Club 1 a. m.
Phi Omega Pi, Ecke's hall, 1 a. m.
Delta Sigma Lambda, F. A. U.
1 a.m.
1. P. m.
Saturday, April 23
Saturday, April
Phi Delta Theta, house, 12 p.m.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon, house,
12 p.m.
12 p. m.
Varsity, F. A. U. hall, 12 p. m.
Mu Phi Epilion, Country Club,
12 o'clock.
Sunday, April 24
Triangle Fraternity, hike,
Brown's grove, 9:30 p. m.