THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL. XXIV
Complete Sell-Out Evident in Ticket Sale for "Isabel"
Ted Weems Will Feature Three Musical Comedy Song Hits in His Orchestra
the producers of "Isabel" approached "Poco" Frazier, fa29, last week with the idea of having him appear in the musical comedy. Frazier recently won fame as K. U's greatest distance runner and the idea was to have him run in the race which featureled in the movie, willingness, but the plan was deemed unwise as he must have his strength for the Texas Relays this week-end.
The men who will run the race have been training consciously and while they are not expected to challenge the records set by Frazier, they are expected to make the race realistic, according to the producers.
Ted Weems Hears Features
Ted Weems, director of the famous We录音组 orchestra, was a visitor in Lawrence and featured members were played for him. He was especially pleased with the three hits, "Alice from Dallas," "Half-Daffy Seed," and "Isabel." Mr. Weems asked permission to feature these tunes in his orchestra after their presentation this week. The same group were composed by Wydie Grimstind, "282," and "Tile" Kourney, so ta.'ta.
The work of the choruses is predicted to be one of the high spots in the production by those who have seen them in action. Aline Eberle, sp'ed, has proved to be the most capable chorus director in the history of K. U. musical comedies, according to a charge of the production, who say that he has been affected in a dress rehearsal held yesterday.
Capacity Limits Ticket Sale
Capacity Limits Ticket Sale
The early carpool for tickets, when they were free, was so great that those in charge of the sale had difficulty in coping with the situation. The best seats were being taken at a rapid rate and a complete sellout for both nights was apparent. There were about half the capacity of the high school auditorium limits the number who may attend, but they hope those especially deprives of seeing the play will make early attempts to procure seats. Next week not be met as the new auditorium or Mt. Oread will be completed.
Harriett DeWolf, c'27, is managing the production for W. S. G. A., and reports that the details are being or organized in a splendid manner. The director, George Calhann, sp.'c, has given to the preparations all the benevolent advice he can provide during stage. Advance indications are that those who view the performances on Wednesday and Thursday nights can expect a great treat.
Teachers Go to Hawaii for Climate and Travel
No.187
So says the territorial department, of public instruction after reviewing the applications and choosing the fortunate ones for next year.
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Honolulu, March 21—The majority of mainland schoolleaders who present their written applications for position in Hawaii do so because of the climate here and because they want to travel.
Teachers, in making applications for positions in the islands, are required to fill out a standard form in which the question is asked, "Why do you wish to teach in Hawaii?" Many students are encouraged to mate and travel while a few said they desired to come down and study the racial situation.
Most of the women applicants write from western or middle western states, although letters come from all parts of the mainland.
Ted Shultz Confined to Bed
Ted Shultz Committee
Ted Shultz, Y. M. C., A.
secretary reported this morning to be still ill and confined to his home.
Shultz was taken during the Pan-
Pacific conference and was unable to
attend the conference. Mr. and Mrs.
Shultz' children, who were also
that week, are confined to their beds.
Kansas State Agricultural College has recently been ranked in class "A" universities, by the University of Iowa, following a survey of the schools.
Soph Hop Will Be Given at F.A.U.Hall April 1
Due to the cancellation of the all-
iversity spring party on April 1,
we annual soap hop will be given in
A, U, Hall on that date, according
Charley Jones and Jack Dressler,
inmates.
The party will last to 1 a, m, and Kearney-Fredricks 10 piece orchestra will furnish the music. Special decorations and favors have been ordered and the managers say that the party will be the best of the year.
The price of admission will be $22
couple. A prominent entertainer
remainder at St. Louis or Kansas City.
He will be present during entertainment
during the evening.
Circulation Date Set for Kansas Engineer Is Tuesday, March 22
Magazine Will Feature Article by A. H. Sluss on Turbine Locomotive
The Kansas Engineer, a magazine published quarterly by the students of the School of Engineering, will be ready for circulation Tuesday, March 22, according to George Toulmin circulation manager of the magazine. The feature articles are, "The Rise of the Water Turbine," by A. H. Stuss, professor of mechanical engineering. This article is a review of a paper by H. Zoellity, Zurich Switzerland, general manager of the Eicher-Uysa company, and designer of the locomotive turbine bearing his name. The original paper was presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Mechanical Enginers in Chicago, and under the auspices of the railroad division of this society.
The other outstanding article is "The Protection of Alternating-nur rent Generators," by E. H. Burham who was graduated from the Schoo University in Kansas in 1915. While in college, Burham was an native member of the Franklin Club, Tain Beta Pi, and for four years played in the University orchestra. He was also a sius scholar. Now he now be an associate member.
In addition to other articles in the magazine there are several editorials, notes from the dean's office, campus notes and alumni notes.
Poetry Club Elects Three
Rhadamanthi to Lead Campaign for Carruth Memorial
As a result of the spring trouty of shadamun, poetry society, three new members were elected at a meeting of the club Sunday afternoon in green hall. The new members are Marguerite Hurwitz, 63, Dorothy Borrow, 70, and Kathleen Haydon, 84, Heydon, mel. c. The date for initiation will be announced later.
Miss Agnes Thompson, A.B., '96, was present at the meeting to discuss with the members the Carruth memorial. A campaign to secure the amount still needed to complete the project will have charge of the campaign and Quill and MacDowell clubs will co-operate from the three societies, and efforts will be made to interest Hill organizations and alumni who no yet have heard of the project. Each individual club will raise a certain amount and every member will endeavor to introduce the object of the Carruth poetry memorial to the alumni and other interested persons in the community. Cooperation it is believed that the treasured $5000 can be raised by April 15.
Iu Epidemic Decreasing
No more measles or typhoid cases have been brought to the students' hospital since last week according to Dr. R. H. Edmiston, superintendent of the hospital. However there have been quite a number coming in to the hospital for typhoid incubation.
No More Measles or Typhoid Cases in Hospital
The influenza epidemic has subsided until the hospital is not as crowded as it has been for the past several weeks.
Charles E. Miller, e29, of Jarbala was operated on for appendicitis at the hospital, Friday.
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UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1927
Political Situation Takes New Angle After Statement
Pachacamac Leaders Say Independent Party Not Showing All Facts
In reply to the Independent propaganda published in Sunday's Kansan, Pachacamac leaders today nominated a statement regarding the nomination and election of candidates for political offices.
"We are using the same system in the one used by the Coalition party to nominate our candidates." Herb Palmieri said that the party morning, "The non-fraternity and fraternity representation is equal. In addition to the same methods as we are used by the composition we select can be based on a list of qualifying items for office.
"The article in Sunday's Kaman was unfair. The so-called 'progressive reforms' of the Independent party was not democratic, and the casmic accomplishments of the past. The party has not had adequate representation on the council this year to be even partially responsible for the loss of an independent counsel might have tried to do.
Herb Laling said also that his party would announce its ticket of candidates qualified for office sometime in the near future.
"The return to real efficiency of student government is the pledge of the Pachnacam party to its supporters."
"The Pachacama, party was organized to put an end to corrupt politics on the Hill. Its candidates are nominated by a caucus of an equal number of fraternity and non-fraternity men. Everyman has a vote and a voice in naming candidates." Laing declared.
"The opposition party is trying to pit non-fraternity against fraternity men.Equal representation of both sexes in government," he concluded.
Van Hecke Leads Group
Tentative Program for Rest of Year Announced
*The Relation of Psychology to Law* was the subject of a discussion led by Prof. N. T. Van Hecke, chairman and Mrs. Dean Brettham, helper at the regular meeting of Britannia University, held at 4:00 p.m. this afternoon. A tentative program for the rest of the year has been announced. The program; March 28, "Behaviorivist to Freudian Psychology"—Dr. Carl Rosenow, chairman and Mr. Well, helper; "Mental Test well, helper"; "Mental Test prof." Harvey C Lehnan, chairman, and Mr. O. E. Miche, helper; April 11, "Applications of Psychology to Higher Education"—Dean J. G. Brandt, chairman, and Dr. R. H. Wheeler, helper; April 13, "Applications of Holdingworthy Pref. E. H. Hollands, chairman; May 2, "Youth in Conflict"—Miss Edna Wiser, chairman; May 9 "What to Do and Not to Do With Statistics in Psychology"—Prof. U. G. Mitchell, chairman; May 16 "Recent Contributions in Psychology"—Frank F. Stocken, chairman and Mr. Randall Reed, helper May 25, Social.
"Any one interested in the subjects being discussed is invited to attend Beta Chi Sigma meetings," said W, E. Wailock, secretary of Beta Chi Sigma.
An honest-to-goodness live skunk made its appearance on the campus during the noon hour today. The skunk's administration of all the facilities for higher education until be reached the chemistry building. He found the competition too much for him and was not satisfied. In general direction of Blake hall.
This is the first live skunk which has publicly visited the campus in recent years. The others which have been skinned by feat may be seen in Dyde Museum.
"Nize Kitty" Chooses Noon Hour for Visit
Elier Begins Another "Lan"
Rio de Janeiro, March 21—França cisco do Pinduco, Italy aviator, left Manusia today for Para, Brazil. Do Pinudo was "lost" several days last week in the state of Mato Grosso after he reached San Lunes de Caceras.
Muskogee, March 21—Federal judge R. L. Williams today overruled T. A Chandler, former United States congressperson of Tulsa and six Ufahla, Okla., attorneys on a new trial or conviction of a compiracy to defraught the government in an Indian divorce case. The court ruled the date of sentence and indicated a set of fines for all the defendants to be fined.
Wire Flashes
Garegetown, March 21.-Mrs. Rebecca Bradley Rogers, Morgan State, stenographer, alleged "imperp bandit," today gained her perjury *when* taken on District Judge Gore grazed a confinement on charge of arson.
Chicago, March 21—Forecasts of snow and cold greeted the first day of spring. Wind was heavy and in the forest storm precautions in the Mid Wet
Kansas Aggies Take First Place in Valley Oratorical Contest
Second Award Given to Drake Representatives of Eight Schools Speak
Robert Heffler, representing the Kansas State Agricultural College, won first place in the Missouri Valley oratorical contest held at Washington University. St. Louis, last Friday night. The subject of Mr. Heffler's oration was "Puppets of the Press." George Chumso, c29, representing the University of Kansas, made a credible showing, according to Ms. Heffler, of the department of speech and dramatic arts, who accompanied Chumso to St. Louis. Chumso's oration on "The Spirit of the American University" was well prepared and delivered, Mr. Bucher said.
Second place went to Drake University, on the oration: "The Striking World and Expanding Universe," "Crime and Its Cure" won third place for Washington University. The speeches were all well prepared, Mr. Bucher said, and each of the schools participating made a good showing.
The University of Missouri placed first in the contest last year.
The Missouri Valley oratorical contest will be held at Washington University, St. Louis, again next year at about the same time as the contest this year. The same eight schools will send representatives to participate in the content: University of South Dakota, University of Missouri-Kansas State, University of Oklahoma, University of Colorado, Drake University, University of Oklahoma, Washington University and the University of Kansas.
Cancer Theory Advanced
"my suggestion," Sir Oliver declared, "must not be thought to be more than it was intended for—a bait of mine." He pointed out that it is worth, Naturally, an a layman, I speak with the greatest difficulty on a subject like cancer, but in making the suggestion I had in mind it must be known to be soon be allowed to occur in radio valves.
(United Press)
Sir Oliver Lodge Calls Disease Product of Catalysis
London, March 21.—That cancer may be a catalytic growth, involving the chemical process of cathayin, was suggested here recently by Sir Gilbert
r comment expert specialists do not take Sir Oliver's suggestion seriously. The general opinion is that the suggestion is novel and interesting, but that there is no evidence to support such a theory.
"They are liable to a kind of disease which is caused by the action of water and it may be that something similar is going on in the body and
The men's glee club of the University of Wisconsin is holding four rehearsals a week in preparation for its annual spring concert tour and for the tour of Europe which it will take next summer.
It is pointed out that enthalpy is the chemical process involving the de composition of a compound substance and the recomposition of its elements.
Texas University has passed a ruling forbidding women in the school to have more than three dates a week.
American Marines Land in Shanghai Foreign Districts
Streets Scene of Disorder as Nationalist Troops Celebrate City's
Capture
United Press
Shanghai, March 21 - Councils on the first day of the Cantonese occupation totaled 14 foreigners and 200 Chinese. A few minutes after midnight, on the international settlement and a "certified barrage continued."
(United Press)
Shanghai, China, March 21—Armed foreigners include 1500 United States marines, tonight patrolled the international internment preparation at all costs to defend the area from Chinese mobs or soldiers, while in the native city the Cantonese Nationalists celebrated their capture of Shanghai. The military parade was filled in the streets this afternoon. Business was stopped. From the fringe of the city came the rattling sound of rife fire. Street cars and buses were motionless, and instead of the careless chatter of ordinary life, the city was pervaded by subdued mooning sounds, which came from the thousands of Chinese who overflooded the city all directions.
The general strike was effective,
Cotton mills were closed and it was estimated that 100,000 workers had left their jobs to celebrate the victory.
...
Washington, March 21. The United States has intervened in the Chinese civil war to protect 5,000 American citizens, endangered at Shanghai.
After weeks of watchful vigilance, 1,500 United States marines were lined up in the international settlement of that city today with orders to protect Americans and American property at any cost.
The intervention is non-political, and it does not in any way extend to the Chinese internal situation. The intervention is aimed at American lives and property only.
toronto, Japan, March 21.—General Smiley Baiter arrived today ahead of the U. S. S. Flore entrée to Shanghai, where he will command the United States marine contingent, which was landed there this morning.
Halstead Branch
Texas Store Buys Books
Volumes to Be Catalogued, Then Sold Over Country
More than $400 was paid to students for their second-hand books Saturday by the Texas book store, besides $100 that was paid to the bookstore. The students also stock, according to Mr. C, E. Burkman, buyer for the company.
Mr. Purkman bought all books regardless of their age or condition though as was to be expected the prices paid run low. The books will be shipped to Austin, Texas where they are cataloged and offer sale to students and all over the world and are also jubbed out to other book dealers.
"There is a market for every book," said Burkman, as he accepted both grade school books and law books published over ten years ago. "If there is no other market we sell them to correspondent course schools."
A great many more books were brought in by students that was expected. One student carried in 25 books and several came in with packing cases piled high and eunny sacks well filled.
K. U. Man Is Secretary of Chamber of Commerce
George Shuler, B. S., 25, School of Business, has been secretary secretary of the Chamber of Commerce at Dodge City. He was a member of the first graduating class of the School of Business.
Soon after his graduation he became secretary of the Chamber of Commerce at Horton, where he made successful record. Last summer he attended the National School of Civil Engineering in New York City, at northwestern University.
L. D. Havenhill, dean of the School of Pharmacy, was reported to be ill this morning with a high fever. The school also diagnosed it as a case of influenza.
Pen and Scroll Tryouts to Be Closed March 31
Tryouts for Pen and Scroll will be closed on March 31, according to Hugh Smith, president of the organization. Sophomores and second semester freshmen are eligible to submit manuscripts which should be placed in the box at the Y. M. C. A office as soon as possible.
Prose mangle scripts on any subject will be regarded in the tryout, providing the names of the writers are handed in on separate paper. The judging committee with an adviser will be chosen from the organization a will be assigned to the role and is urged that all submissions be by that date, according to Smith.
Commencement Plans Fixed by Committee in Afternoon Meeting
ossibility of Following Order
of Last Year's Schedule
Is Discussed
A Joint meeting of the standing alumni interests committee and the general committee on commencement plans was held this afternoon to work out plans for the 1927 commencement. The general committee on commencement plans will be reviewed for this year by Chancellor Lindley, Dr Ray Q. Brewster, associate professor of chemistry, is chairman of the committee. The other member appointed are Florence Black, assistant professor of mathematics; E. F Engel, professor of German; J. J Wheeler, assistant professor of mathematics; and Fred Elwasser secretary of mathematics at Stanford University. Stanley Holloway, c27, has been appointed senior representative to the committees.
The standing alumni interests committee includes R. E. Q. Brewer, Florence Black, Agnes Brady, Free Elsewhere, L. N. Flint, George O. Foster, W. H. Johnson, and H. B. Hungerford.
Last year your commencement extended from June 2 to 6. The annual features that were included last spring were as follows:
Thursday, June 2—Commencement
ceremony by the School of Fine Arts.
Friday, June 3—Plays by the de-
parteur of dramas.
Saturday, June 4—Commencement day golf tourney, class reunions, chancellor's reception, senior's ball. Sunday, June 5—Glee club recital, concert concerth, move class reunions, baccalaureate sermon.
Monday, June 6 - Senior breakfast,
senior class exercises, alumni address
and meeting, University dinner, and
the commencement exercises proper.
The combined committees in their
meeting will affect the following:
1. The last year's schedule should be
followed again or whether any
changes should be made.
Cabinet to Be Installed
Officers of Wesley Foundation to Take Places Soon
The newly elected Wesley Foundation catheter was formally installed t the evening league meeting at the lethodist church last night.
The members of the cabinet for 1927-28 are: President, Earl E Strimple, c'28; vice-president, Wes Weatherby, liai; lawyer, Wake Wendethich, c'28; religious education, Virginia Armold, fa'28; social, Gladys Baker, c'30; music, Dorothy Endle fa'30; membership, Ivan Oren Forney, c'40; membership, Ivan Oren Forney, c'40; pub. kerns, Gosselkiss, uncle.
Two positions on the cabinet, fellowship and social service, remain yet to be filled.
The installation service Sunday included both the new and the old cabinets. The service was arranged by Miss Nancy Longenecker, director of religious pageantry at the Methodist church.
Washington, March 21—Earl Carr must serve his sentence of *c* a year and a day in the Atlanta state penthouse by the United States supreme Court. The petition of the New York show producer for leniency and abdication of the prison term incurred during the stage was denied.
Kansas Debaters Win Championship of Valley League
McNary-Haugen Farm Bill Was Question Used in Conference Forensics
The University of Kansas is officially declared the champion of the Missouri Valley Debate League for the 1928-29 season. Prof. E. Christine Murphy, executive director of speech and dramatic arts, received a message this morning from Mr. William O. Moore, secretary-treasurer of the Missouri Valley Debate League. The university is the championship for 1926-27 go to the University of Kansas.
The question used in the conference debates this year was "Gossip." That Congress enact legislation entrenching the principles of the McNaryHague Farm BILL". The teams which represented the University of Kansas were as follows; affirmative team—Rice Larder, c29, Burkeman Kurtz, c28, Kenneth Clements, affirmative team-David Evans, affirmative team-David Evans, affirmative team-David Evans, both teams did splendid work, Mr. Bucher said.
After the debate between the University of Colorado and the university of Kansas it was known that Kannas would either win the championship or tie for first place, but the decision was not made until Friday at Washington University. St. Louis, at the Missouri Valley Oratourical Content. Official notification is just now being sent to the schools which participated in the conference debates. The final plotters, the winners, of the Kansas has won the unguided championship all the way through.
The negative teams won with a total of 26 judges and the affirmative teams with a total of 16 judges.
Five schools tied for second place according to the final decision: University of Colorado, Drake University, University of South Dakota, University of Oklahoma and University of Texas.
The University of Oklahoma won he Missouri Valley championship in sbate last year.
Y. W. to Discuss Peace
Subject Continued From Lash Vesper Meeting
The Y, M. C, A. vespasius tomorrow at Fraser hall will be a continuation of the meeting held last week. Prof. A. W. Milcex of the Greek department will open the meeting for the group. A discussion of the decision of the group will take part in the group discussion and will give information on the subject. The discussion is open to anyone who wishes to participate.
The statement was made at the meeting last week that at the MiR-wavies Conference which we held earlier, Mr. Bosey asked 300 students who took the stand that they would not participate in the next war, if there should be one. The basis upon which he stated this is that "if you would go into the event of war was discussed."
The plan is that several of those who attended the Milwaukee Conference should make statements at the meeting tomorrow as to why they took this position and what students can do to promote peace. This meeting has grown out of the request of students.
Field Secretary Speaks at Presbyterian Church
Mrs. R, M. Graham, of Philadelphia, Pa., field secretary of board of foreign mission, of the Presbyterian church gave an address at the First Presbyterian Street, Ninh and Vermot Street, last night on "The General Missionary Work of the Church."
Mrs. Graham pointed out ways by which every church might share in the missionary cause. A chart he used to show the various countries in which the foreign board is doing missionary work, mentioning at 1500 foreign missions that are under the direction of the Presbyterian church.
A basketball game on roller skates featured a recent Oregon Agricultural College pep rally.