THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL. XXIV
Musical Comedy to Be Presented on March 23-24
No.132
Man Sized Doll Owned by European Ventriloquist Will Be Used as Feature
In the musical comedy, "1abeal" which will be presented Wednesday and Thursday nights, March 23-24 at Lawrence Memorial High School auditorium, a man sized doll, one of the most remarkable in existence, will be used. The doll was received from the Hilda Holding Academy, formerly owned by Cordley, a great European ventriloquist. The amazing contravence walks, talks, drinks, and moves its eyes when Adamson controls it. The doll is of French make and created a sensation when Cordley appeared with it in London years ago. The New York Times wrote that Adamson with his possession and will run the pictures in eastern newspapers.
Cast Is Experienced
The play is rounding into shape in a very satisfactory manner, according to George Callahan, who is in charge of the production. Callahan is well pleased with the performance of the leads, Marjorie Evans, fa27; and Ray Wright, c27. Wright will be remembered as the star of Green Days, the musical curator of two young singers, the numbers are singers and the numbers they will sing are well suited to their voices, said Callahan.
Cast Is Experienced
The trained lead will be carried by Bill Ritchie (William Lare, c'29). These two need no introduction to the students. The parts these two men are featured in are clever and full of laughs for the audience. The two comedians are expected to be bosoms after their work in this production.
The greater part of the entire cast is made up of experienced players. Laura Ballou, c28; Paul Parker, c29; Harold Adanson, c30; Wayde Gipson, c40; and Nathaniel High Dougles, uncle_c are appearing in prominent parts and are being counted on to portray their characters in creditable manner. Other experienced actors to be seen will be Mary Angel, c28; Romina Funk, c1; c1; Bob Holland, c2; David Nash, Nautine Lang, fa28; Bates Huffaker, c28; and Dave Callender, c30.
Chorus Shows Promise
The plot of the story is expectable, to be of great appeal to a college audience. The girl Isabel makes up her mind that her nurse has no talents in the field of athletes but goes out for football to win favor in the eyes of Isabel. He fails miserably in this but dauntlessly turns his attention to track. He overcomes many obstacles, a name for himself in this sport.
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The play comes to a thrilling climax in the final scene when the big race which the hero runs is depicted on the stage before the eyes of the audience. The climactic moment occurs throughout the performance and contribute the mirtful incidents.
The story was selected from a number which were submitted to dramatic critics for examination. The music was written and arranged by Mylee Grimstedt, c28. Lyrics are by Callanah and Adamson, and book by Callanah. The stage manager will be Elden Rynerson, c28, and Carlion Myers, c28, will act as property manager. Friedman's orchestra will furnish the music.
Alene Eiberle, aged, is directing the chorus which shows promise of developing into the best trained that has appeared in presentations of this nature in recent years. The women who were selected have proven well adapted to the parts and are making fast progress.
Tickets are to be put on sale the last of this week and may be procured in Green hall.
Mu Tau Alpha Initiates Four Members Tonight
Mu Tau Alpha, honorary fraternity of the Greek and Latin department of the University, will hold initiation services this evening at 7:30 in Fraser hall for the following students: Vera Faye Stoops, c'22; Mildred Hammon, c'20; Edith Adams, c'28; and Thelmus Roach Wilson, c'26.
The new costumes belonging to the Latin and Greek department will be used for the first time in the initiation services this evening.
Burning Barrel of Tar Draws Great Interest
A blazing barrel of roaring tar behind Brick's cafe caused considerable commotion this noon. The tar created a spectacular blaze and gave off a dense cloud of smoke which would have done credit to a much larger confugation. It caught from a fire which had been built under the barrel to warm the material application on the roof of the cafe.
The fire department was finally called and extinguished the blaze amid the cheers of the onlookers who were dividing their attention between the spectacle and the women who leaned from the FI Phi windows.
New Auditorium Will Be Among Best in Valley, According to Bowden
Fireproof Building Will Contain Basketball Court, Lobby, and Parlors
The new auditorium now under construction will be one of the finest in the Missouri valley, according to D. E. Koch, who is building the construction of the building.
When finished next September, the auditorium will house the regulation size basketball court, with showers and locker for the players on the same floor, as well as a stage 90 feet deep and 70 feet wide. Seating arrangements include a balcony which occupies a capacity of more than 860 persons.
For the convenience of the patrons of any function that will be presented in the new building, there will be parlers for both men and women at the front on either side of the main entrance. The third floor will consist of a main lobby for the use of everyone. The auditorium is of as nearly fire-ready condition.
such a building to be. The front wall is made of Indiana limestone, white brick comprising the other walls. Each floor, except the portion of the first which will be used for the basketball court, is made of concrete, building rests on a foundation of concrete which is sank to solid rock.
The pipe organ which is now in Fraser hall is to be installed near the stage. Music from this instrument will be featured in the installation of programs on the platform.
Rifle Team Loses Match
Rhode Island State Defeats Men's Rifle Team
in the rife matches for the week ending March 12, the men's team of the University was defeated by the team of the Rhode Island State College by a score of 3818, the Kansas team's score being 3792. Thomas Hinton was high point man for the Kansan team's score of 301 out of a possible 400.
The women's team was victorious in both of the matches fired during the same week. Against the team of the Oklahoma State, the Kansas队 won an entire score of 1000 against the Institute score of 984, and in a meet with the Oklahoma A, M. college, the Kansas team won an entire score of 925.
Phi Delt Visitor Wanted for Forgery in St. Louis
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1927
The man who spent several days at the Pt Delta Theta house posing as Edward R. Bromell, of St. Louis, the captain of a French stole his credentials from Edward R. Bromell, according to a telegram received last night by Will Cummings, sheffet. His real name appears in a book published in St. Louis for forgery.
Cole is being held in the Douglas County jail on charge of writing bad checks. He is charged with writing fraudulent checks on smaller ones. According to County Attorney George Melvin, he will probably be held in jail for a week and then if nothing further is found he may be tried here or extradited to St. Louis.
George Chumos, c20, will give an oration on "The Spirit of the American University" before the Topkea Chamber of Commerce today. He will use this same oration in the Missing Persons Project at Washington University, St. Louis, Friday when he will represent the University of Kansas there.
Y. M. C. A. Elects Officers for 1928 at Today's Forum
Social System Discussed by League Director at Myers Hall Lunechee
Luncheon
The following men were elected as Y. M. C. A. officers for the coming year at the noon luncheon forum today: Paul Porter, c28; president; Earl Strimple, c28; vice president; Larry M. Brunetti, bd.; Jeffrey Boffey, c28; treasurer.
Preceding the election of the officers, Norman Thomas, executive director of the League for Industrial Democracy, gave an address to the forum. "Bread, peace, security, liberty and culture are all lacking in our present social system," was Mr. Thomas' opening statement.
"Our present social and industrial system, operated for profit, does not give us even our daily bread," he continued. "Waste in industry, especially the natural resources, is inherent in our present system, and can be removed only by a constant working together."
Thomas stressed the fact that our failure in this respect was greater than it used to be and that it wi dif- ferent from just how bad the conditions were.
"Security is lacking," he said, "because of the speeding up of industry and the constant demand for the workers to perform more labor."
War Is Problem
Thomas stated that the main problem in which we should be interested, is the constant threat of war and means to prevent it. He declared that peace depends upon international socialism and preventing the disputes which arise through misunderstandings between all the nations.
"People are continually abou ting about the amount of liberty and patriotism which exists in any large amount," he said, in discussing the conditions of our schools and businesses.
Instructors are Not Free
Thomas compared our school systems with that of the instructors were not free to give their opinions on the questions of socialism and other questions of public interest. This is especially bad in the smaller schools is he said, because many of them in that many small towns, one or two men owned most of the property and that they controlled most of the policies. He used numerous illustrations to show how these policies have been eliminated in the United States.
In discussing socialism, Mr. Thomas said that if the socialist party was ever to be a success in this country, that they must first test all the facts concerning the problems and see that they had a clear understanding of all these problems, and that a social re-education of the American people to accomplish this.
Former Publicity Man Will Lead Round-Table
Thomas concluded his talk by discussing the prospects of the socialist party in the coming elections. He said that if any candidate may combine with the Labor party and be of some value to the country, A discussion was held immediately after the talk, in which Mr. Thomas answered questions pertaining to
During his stay here, Thomas was a guest of Paul Porter, c28, and Clarence Senior, c27.
"The Work of a Layman in His Church As Seen by a Layman," will be the subject of a round-table discussion with Dr. Stephen McCann, former publicity director of the Lutheran church at Omnah, Nebr., and with an advertising agency in Kansas City, Mo., at the regular student Bible school on Thursday morning in the church, Wednesday evening at 7.
At a recent meeting of Lutheran students it was decided to organize a local branch of the national Lutheran church, which will serve this week to serve on the constitution-nominations committee are Delbert Stoltenberg, e'27, chiefman; Marie Erickson, e'27, Henry Buck, uncle; 1. Irmna Friedrich, e'27, and Arnim Hillmer.
An official national flower is needed for the United States so the phlox, which grows red, white, and blue, and only flourishes in this country has been designated by the federal department of agriculture.
Washington March 15—President Coolidge does not contemplate inviting Canada and other British订立 to the proposed Geneva limitation conference, the White House spokesman said today.
Madison, March 15—The United States government was asked to submit the Mexican-Nicaraguan controversy to arbitration in a joint resolution adopted today by the Wisconsin Institute.
Wire Flashes United From
London, March 15.—All American and British citizens in Nanking have been ordered to leave because the city is threatened by the Cantonese, a Chinese nationality. Express today. Those remaining in the city are prepared to leave.
Washington, March 15—The United States had a favorable trade balance of $89,730,000 Secretary Hoover, secretary of Commerce, said today.
Will H. Hays Presents His Individual Opinion Concerning Censorship
untitled States Now Produce Most of Motion Pictures, Says Sneker
(United Prese)
Cambridge, Mass., March 15—"No censorship could have brought about the results which have been attained by the nation," industry," Will H. Hays, president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, Inc., said in an address today before the Harvard Graduation School of Business Admin-
In his address, which is the first of a series to be given by leaders of the motion picture industry, Hays said: "There has become rather prevalent a certain type of book and play that deals in fame and situation with certain topics which in previous years were discussed only in whispers."
The United States now produces more than 85 per cent of all the world's motion pictures, according to Hays.
Students' Handwriting Studied by Instructors
Hays, explaining his organization and effort in keeping the screens clean, said that when a company holding membership in the company is offered an email display of probable questionable nature, the association is informed by the companies represented. If the judgment is confirmed the notice is sent out by the association to all other members who receive the objectionable book or play.
That students of the University exhibit specimens of handwriting varying in degree of legibility all the way up or down the handwriting scale, has been found in a recent survey among instructors on the Hill.
Instructors concede that there is excuse for poor writing in the rapid taking of class notes, or in writing for examinations where it is necessary to write as rapidly as possible. But to view some of the chirographic specimens which stare into the face of the instructors from carefully prepared materials, students must be to realize one of the reasons professors turn gray.
Among the more or less exclusive types there is the economical student who seems to have written with the idea in mind that ink is a costly fluid, and should be used as sparingly as possible. He uses a fine point pen to draw the instructions that the instructor needs a magnifying glass to read the writing.
Then there is the would-be temperamental person who seems to think that one way of proving that he is temperamental is to dash off his writing with a lot of meaningless flourishes and gestures.
Another type is the student who is concientious in his efforts, but who simply cannot write. His writing resembles to Egyptian hieroglyphics and the instructor finds its difficulty to transcribe it, before he has found the proper code.
The president of the University of Missouri gives the following reasons why students should be forbidden the use of automobiles: first, an auto is an antiticing form of entertainment; second, carcass driving when young adults are for a good time and third, autos may be used for improper purposes.
Schools Need Help of Mind Experts, Says Psychiatrist
Mental Hygiene Specialists Could Control Suicides Among Students, Is Relief
(United Press)
Washington, March 15.—Suicides among young people could be stopped almost netinely by placing in colleges and universities mental hygiene specialist training and emotional stress, according to Dr. William A. White, internationally known psychologist and superintendent of St. Elizabeth govern-
He explained to the United Press today that 98 per cent of all suicides are due to some sort of insanity induced by worry.
Doctor White, who gained a nationa
doctor reputation as a psychiatrist in the Loeb-Leopold clinic ib Chicago, does not regard the numerous student suicide cases as constituting an epidemic, but points out that there are now hundreds of these heretofore. He said the many cases do not 'be result of any general cause.'
Worry Causes Suicides
"Young people sometimes have worries which crowd down upon them," he said. "It may be the fear of being expelled from school in disgrace, for failure in study or for other reasons, or it may be troubles from another." They broad and begin to go to peece and then will themselves.
"If such young people could go to an adviser who understands such psychological problems they would be made to understand. Such advisers, mental hygiene experts, have been placed in some colleges and universities already. There should be one in every college, available to depressed students. Excerpts in rare cases of self-preservation can make something is wrong mentally. Self preservation is mighty strong in all people."
Doctor White said the "jazz age might have a slight effect upon suicide. In any social readjustment good material is found along with the bad.
"I am not one who fears for modern youth," he said. "It is all right. Back in the middle of the Nineteenth century the youth struggled similarly with the same problem. There were so many young people known. We know about them today."
"One must deal with these cases individually. You cannot make one theory for all. I dont believe in a ready made explanation as a solution. The trouble is that man has evolved his environment at a commendably swift rate and he has not evolved himself to fit it."
Towns Enjoy Glee Club
Appreciation of Singers Shown by Newspapers
The program given by the Women's Glee Club was well received by the towns visited, according to the newspapers from those towns. The club returned from its tour of several Kansas towns Saturday night.
The papers from Pleasanton, Parson and Cherryvale all said in their front page "write-ups" that the program should have been given heather by big crowders than attended. Dean Husain wrote a letter to the director of the club has received a letter from C. M. Lockman, principal of the Fort Scott high school in which he praised the club for the program given and said, "It will be an inspiration to some of the junior college and want to further their education.
The club was entertained at Fort Scott Tuesday night with a K, U, dinner given by Helen Wilson, A, B, 26 and other Alumni. The tables were arranged in the form of a K and a U. The color colors were used for decorations.
On Thursday Mrs. George Paddock and Mrs. E. B. Edwards and assisting hostesses of Cherryville gave a St. Patrick bridge party for the women of
The D. A. R. entertained the Glee Club at their new club house in Independence Friday night with a supper.
A new dormitory for women will be built on the campus of the University of North Dakota, to be available for the opening of school in 1928. The old dormitory now in use will be made into a men's dormitory.
Importance of Reflexes Is Subject in Discussion
"Is Human Behavior Based on Redaction Action?" was the subject discussed by Dr. O. O. Stoland, of the department of physiology, at the meeting of Beta Chi Sigma, honorary psychological fraternity, yesterday at 4 p.m. Short papers present were given by Stanley Lindley, W. E. Walton, and C. R. Garev. After the papers a general discussion was held.
The subject announced for March 21 is "The Relation of Psychology to Law." This meeting will be in charge of Prof. M. T. Van Heke, chairman of the Board of the meetings have been well attended, according to W. E. Walton, secretary.
Pan-Hellenic Council Selects Candidates for 1927-28 Offices
Inter-Fraternity Group Moves to Abolish Party Favors; Must Ratify
Nominations for officers of the Inter-Fraternity council for 1927-28 were made Sunday night in the Delta Upshion house, 1215 Oread, at the regular monthly meeting of the council. All officers were with a photograph of William Kabre, 127, Delta Tau Deltai, were nominated for
A motion to abolish favors at fraternity parties, which has been under way for some time, was passed by the council. This has not been ratified by the member chapters, have not will not take effect until so ratified.
The nominations were:
For president—Ted Coffin, Phi
Delta Theta, c'28; Don inset, Dellia
C128; George Ramsay, Sigma
Sigma, c'28; Douglas McLaughlin,
Sigma Delta Theta, c'28.
The election of officers for next year will take place at the regular meeting in April.
For vice-president —Jim Smith, Delta Uplift, c28; MUR Danglade, Sigma Nu, c28, and Dick Mullins, aaron Smaire, c28.
For secretary—Davis, Haskins,
Alpha Tau Omega, C29; Charles
Keating, Phi Kapps, F29, and Carl
*bibte* Theta Pta, c²⁹.
For treasurer - George Owen
Acacia, ap'c, and George Leonard,
Delta Tau Delta, 130.
The retiring officers are: Bill Kahrs, president; George Gareams, vice-president; Teld Coffin, secretary, and Don Iett, treasurer.
Many Alumni Are Judges
In a survey conducted by the alumni office to determine the number of K. U, men filling county attorney's offices in the state and the number in the legislature and other state offices, it was discovered that there are no good many alumni who are at present district index over the state.
Investigation showed that eight- on the thirty-nine judicial districts y the state were filled with K. U. uen.
The list includes: W. A. Jackson, LLB, '88; Atchison, Hugh Means, LLB, '95; Lawrence, I. T. Richardson, '05; Empson; Charles F. Trinkle, LLB, '02; La Cygne; John W. Hamilton, LLB, '16; Columbus; John C. Hogin, '92; Bellville; A. T. Ayres, '90; Howard.
George J. Benson, LB.I.B. 66, El Dorado; J. W. Holden, LB.I.B. '98, Independence; W. R. Mitchell, LB.I.B. 62, Mankato; J. W. Williams, LB.I.B. 10, Minneapolis; J. R. Williams, John C. W Ryan, fs '01, Watsona J. C, Ruppenthal, LB.I.B. 95, Russell Edward L, Fischer, LB.I.B. 92, Kansas City; F. D. Hutchins, LB.I.B. 86, Kansas City; Roscoe H. Wilson,fs Berkeley; George F. Berkeley, LB.I.B. '12, Girard.
The survey also disclosed the information that two men graduating under 'Uncle Jimmee' Green are now serving upon the supreme court of Oklahoma. David E. Blair, LLB, 79 and Commissioner Algred M. Seddon, LLB, 93.
A new dormitory building which cost $2,000,000 has just been dedicated by Columbia University.
Ruth Lawless, A. B. '26, is visiting the Hill this morning. Miss Lawless majored in journalism and after with the Kansas City Journal Post.
Vernon L. Kellogg Will Address the Seniors of 1927
Chancellor Lindley Makes Announcement of Two Commencement Speakers
Vernon L. Kellogg, noted scientist and graduate of K.U., now permanent secretary and chairman of the division of educational relations of the university, will address the commencement address at the University next June, it has been announced by Chancellor E.H. Lindley, Albert Parker Fitch, professor of education at the University, Minn., will give the baccalaureate ernon, the night of June 5.
Mr. Kellogg took his A. B. degree at the University in 1880 and his Master's degree in 1892. He later studied at Cornell University, University of Leipzig and the University of Pavia, where he studied biology at the University from 1890 to 1894 and also taught entomology and bionomics at Stanford University.
Mr. Kellogg is the author of a number of books on biology and a member of various American and European scientific societies. During the war he was assistant to Herbert Hoover, and in 1942 later was a member of various invade- tation and relief commissions to European countries.
He was decorated by King Albert of Belgium in recognition of his work in the collection of funds for rebuilding Louvain University.
K. Millogg is a trustee of the Rockefeller Foundation, is an officer in the French Legion of Honor, is commander of the Order of the Crow of Belgium and of the Order of Polonia of Poland.
Doctor Fitch, who will deliver the baccalaureate sermon, is a graduate of Harvard University and a professor of biological Seminary. He is a member of the Academy of Political Science and of the National Institute of Social Sciences. He is an author of "How to Do Psychology."
Both Doctor Kellogg and Doctor Fitch have previously spoken at the University.
Women Voters to Meet Important Speakers Scheduled to Address League
Several important speakers are scheduled to appear on the program of the New Voters lunchroom to be held at the Thimble Tea Room at University Square, Sherwin, president of the National League of Women Voters, Miss Rosie Anderson, of St. Louis, regional director, Miss Ruth McLushot, and Mrs. Gellborn of St. Louis are who will be present at the lunchroom.
The Kansas League of Women Voters is having their state convention in Lawrence this year, March 14, 15. 16. All University women are urged to attend as many of these meetings as possible and especially the New Voters luncheon. Tickets for the luncheon are 35 cents and reservations may be made by calling the Thrills Tea Room. New Voter delegates from all states will be there to be present at the lunchroom and Dean Agnes Husband has asked that the students help entertain the detractors.
According to Dean Husband, the statement in the Sunday Kananu to the effect that Kansas University is the only state university that isn't organized a new Voters League among its students, was incorrect. That was not true. Forum is an organization that has the same sims that the New Voters League has, and is working toward the same goal.
Snow Hall Appropriation Is Opposed Within House
(United Press)
Topkea, March 12—House and senate conferences held their first meeting this morning in an effort to get together on the appropriations for the state educational schools, the one implication is that the aim is in the way of final adjournment.
The senate conferences insist that the house allow $200,000 for Snow boll at the University of Kansas and the University of Arkansas to permit appropriation be abandoned and new buildings be given to the Pittsburgh and Hays schools.