THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOL. XXIV
Oriental Problems Will Be Discussed at Meeting Here
Schools of State to Send Delegates; Members of Faculties to Speak
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A Pan-Pacific conference for students of Kansas colleges has been called to meet at the University March 11, 12, and 13. This meeting will be held under the auspices of the Kansas Y. M. C. A, and Y. W. C. A, boards with the co-operation of the Commonwealth clubs of the colleges.
The conference is called for the University of Kansas, College of Emporin, Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia, Kansas State Agricultural College, and Baker, Washburn, and Ottawa Universities. About one hundred fifty foreign students are enrolled in these schools. Many of them work with the meeting in order to present their countries' views of conditions in the Pacific, according to the committee in charge of arrangements.
The problems of the Pacific basin are to be discussed at the conference, the purpose of which is to learn at sea from lands bordering this region.
Many Viewpoints Sought
The discussions will be designed to aid in developing an understanding of the causes of the present unrest and the factors that contribute to it and of what the Filinios are urine.
Faculty to Take Part
Members of the faculty of the departments of political science, history, and sociology of the colleges will be on the program. It is also possible that Alva Taylor may return to the University to lead some of thedisciplinary work. The announcement by H. W. Colvin of Topeka, state secretary of the Y. M. C. A.
Discussion groups will be organized at the seven colleges included in this conference. These groups will meet for the next six weeks, using as a text, "Christian Principles and Problems of the Pacific."
No.98
Reading List Is Enlarged Committee Adds New Sections and Makes Revisions
The University Cosmopolitan Club will make an effort to entertain the foreign students who may come as delights, according to the state secretary.
"Books about Books," "Books of Criticism," and "Books about Magazine," will be included among the new volume in the University of Kansas reading list.
The reading list committee is revising the former list, besides adding new books to it and supplementation. Formerly, the reading list has been published as a nine-minute pamphlet, but the committee hopes to publish it in printed form by the close of November.
The University reading list is a catalog of books prepared as a general reading guide for the students. Information was collected from the different departments of the University and books in their respective fields.
Haskell Orchestra Tour Sponsored by University
The committee in charges of the list is Prof. Josephine Burham, chairman; Prof. S. L. Whitcomb; Prof. David A. Wilson; Greenwald, instructor in English.
The Haskell Indian Orchestra, under the auspices of the lecture course bureau of the University extension division, conduct a tour of the state, Jan 24 to 29.
During the week the orchestra gave a full concert in the following Kansas towns: Minneapolis, Clay Center, Washington, Salina, Chapman, and Longford. They also gave several short programs in schools during the week.
The Haskell Orchestra is under the direction of Cruz McDaniels, a graduate of Haskell, who belongs to the Zuni tribe of New Mexico.
Director Mc-Damiels reported that the tour was successful in every respect; playing to full bounce in each performance and on all occasions and annual tour for the orchestra.
Helen Silverwood, A. B. '26, is an instructor in the Arkansas City high school this year.
Mixer for Masons Held by Square and Compass
Square and Compass, will national Masonic fraternity, will entertain the Masons of the University with a mixer at the Masonic temple tonight at 7:30. The entertainment will consist of a game, smoke, and refreshments.
Dean R. A, S. Schwegel of the School of Education will deliver the address of the evening. All Museums of the University are cordially invited to attend; all museums must in advance to Horse Walk, presided by Square and Compass.
University Journalists Report State Press Association Meeting
Special Mimeographed Edition of Kansas Editor Issued in Toneka
Proceedings of the 35th annual meeting of the Kansas Press Association, held in Topeka, Jan. 28 and 19, were reported in full by special editors and is edited by Prof. W. A. Dill of the University department of Journalism.
The Kansas Editor is a publication sued occasionally by the departments if journalism and mailed to the editors of the state. For the last two
years special mimeographed editions, issued several times daily, have been used to report the sessions. The "Speeches round table discussions and business proceedings were reported and the "edition" distributed immediately after each session. These reports were printed in newspapers or wipers in covering the meeting.
Members of the University faculty who attended the meetings were Professors L. N, Flint W. A, Dill of the department of journalism, and Fred Eldsworth, alumni secretary. A number of students also attended the sessions.
Total registration for this year's meeting of the Kansas Press Association was 128. The program was made up of addresses and round tables of special interest to Kansas newspaperman. Among those on the program for the two-day session were Marco Morrow of the Capper publications, H. Merle Smith of Kansas City, and N. B. Bratcher of Chicago, Washington, D.C. Round table meetings for daily and weekly newspapers were held Friday afternoon, and on Saturday a "newspaper clinic" was conducted.
The meeting closed with election of officers for the ensuing year. The new officers are: Charles P. Beech Neodesha sun, president; L F. Valentine, Clay Center Times, vice-president; O. W. Little, Alma Enterprise field secretary; E. A. Briles, Stafford treasurer.
Freshmen Eligible to Compete for $1,000 Awards
Six prizes of $1,000 each are awarded by the American Chemical Society on the Garvan Foundation in the freshman prize essay contest.
Following are the subject for the essays:
1. The Relation of Chemistry to Health and Disease.
2. The Relation of Chemistry to the enrichment of Life.
3. The Relation of Chemistry to Agriculture or Forestry.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2.1927
4. The Relation of Chemistry National Defense.
6. The Relation of Chemistry to the Development of an Industry or a Resource of the United States.
5. The Relation of Chemistry to the Home.
The University faculty this year amended its rules to permit sophomore students to choose the department of the University in which they will be enrolled. The students are required to choose a major by the beginning of their junior year,
Anyone who is interested should see R. Q. Brewster in the Chemistry milding, Professor Brewster argues he freshman of the University to submit essays. Last year two of these students went to small colleges in Missouri.
Harry Hawkins, A. B. 25, who is a flour salesman for the Consolidated Floor Mills Company of Hutchinson in Lawrence last week on business.
Second Semester New Registration Larger Than 1926
Fine For Changing Courses After Two Weeks Does Not Apply This Year
A august gain has been made over last year in the number of new students registering for the second semester, according to the figures available this morning for the first two days' registration. The first year included a total of 4,334, not including 44 who have not yet paid their fees. Last year at this time there were 253 new entries and a total of 4,436. Students enrolling the first day found that a few courses were closed at the latter part of the first section, because the senior course during the last three weeks.
About 250 seniors were enrolled from Jan. 10 to 21 in order to enable them to get the courses necessary for their graduation. No courses were filled by them but they materially cut off the number of students for students from the other classes.
Enrollment for the second semester was completed today, and first classes will be held tomorrow. The rule provides a fine for students changing classes if they don't change their classes will not go into effect this year, according to Dean Brannet.
Exact figures on the number of students leaving the University on account of failure in class-work are not available, but it is estimated that three-fourths failed. Of those a great majority work in the College of Liberal Arts.
Church Publicity Studied
K. U. Graduate Discusses Topic Before Committee
William B. Brown, Jr., A. B. 25, gave a talk before the church publicity committee of the Advertising Club of Kansas City Mo, Jan. 18. The subject of his talk was "The Church and the church can better co-operate in a constructive newspaper movement." He is the first person to undertake the subject of "The News-paper and the Church" for senior thesis work at the University of Kansas.
His report was assembled after a four months survey of the metropolitan and rural press, contact with representative newspaper men and the clergy. It included an illustrative supplement.
In high school and university life, Mr. Brown was active in journalistic work. For two years he served on the Jawahyer and Kansan editorial boards. He is a member of Signa Delta Chi.
While editor of the University Daily Kansan, and later while writing church news for the Lawrence Daily Journal-World, Mr. Brown encountered the problem of church publicity in his development developed thought for his thesis work.
He is one of the youngest members on a church board in Kansas City, serving as an elder in Grace Presbyterian Church. He is employed as advertising manager by the Gibson-Hoans mans Western Company.
These congratulatory letters were sent only to those students who are not yet eligible for membership, one of which is enrolled in Lafayette or 10 hours of Greek.
Mu Tau Alpha Honors Greek and Latin Students
Those who were thus honored are:
Anne Cahle, c29; Mary Louse Kohler, uncle; Harold Jenkins, c29; Kathryn Lynch, c28; Mildred Hommon, c29; Vera Fay Stoops, c22; Ella Kennedy, uncle; and Albertin Scott.
Mu Tau Alpha, honorary classical society, has sent out letters of congratulation to students in the department of Latin and Greek who are not members of the fraternity, but who have done exceptional work in the department, according to Twila Shoaker, c'27, secretary.
Faculty Member Talks to Unionws W. E. Sandelius, assistant professor in the department of political science, was the principle speaker at the first annual meeting of the Lawrence Industrialization is composed of eight trade unions and was organized about a year ago.
Wire Flashes United Press
Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 2—The shortest international convention in the history of the United Mine Workers of America ended today with apportionment demands for a new contract in the bituminous industry. The miners represented in the joint conference with operators at Miami were invited to participate in the proposal for a wage reduction and to negotiate "the best terms possible."
Washington, Feb. 2. The public is "sick and tired" of senatorial investigations, Senator Ernst, Republican, Kentucky, decided in a minority report today opposing a resolution for investigation of reports that federal appointments have been barked and sold in southern states.
Washington, Feb. 2. —Vice-President Dawes today interrupted senate procedure long enough to call attention to the "remarkable record" of Theorello F. Shaucy of the official senate as chair of debate, who celebrated his 89th birthday today and began his 60th year of service as a senate employee. Shaucy, oldest senate employee in point of service, has never missed a day because of illness, Dawes told the senate.
Majority of Text Books for the Next Semester Available at Exchange
Sales on First Day Total Over
$200; Official List Used
in Selection
"We have all a complete list of books on hand for all the different partitions," and Olive Foggas, manager of the book exchange, this morning.
More than two hundred dollars worth of books were bought the first day the exchange was open, but buying will continue as long there is a sale for them, according to the manager.
Letters were sent out to heads of all the departments some time ago, and they co-operated by sending in lists of books needed in their courses. This official list has been the guide in buying books, according to the manager. With this check, it is possible that all books on hand for the students.
Under the present management, books are paid for when they are brought to the exchange, instead of waiting for the sale as formerly.
"We are not responsible for books left here when no one is in charge," said Miss Figgs. "The owner receives his money when we buy the book, and this will be done only during regular hours."
The exchange will be open all week including Saturday. The hours are from 9 to 12 and from 2 till 4 each day.
“After the semester starts, we will be open every Tuesday from 10:30 to 12 and from 10 to 4,” the manager “We appreciate the students bringing their books in early to be sold,” said Miss Figgs. “The rush of selling books will be about over what the big demand to buy them starts.”
Chaplain Evan Edwards Will Go to Norman, Okla
Chaplain and Mrs. Edwards youngest son, Phil is a junior at the University of Kansas and expects to continue his work here. Evan Edward, ex'25, is with the United Press at Kansas City.
Chaplain Evan A. Edwards has accepted a call to go to Norman, Okla., to become student chaplain for the Episcopal church there at the University of Oklahoma. Chaplain Edwards came to Lawrence 16 years ago from North Carolina, and since that time has been vector of the Trinity Episcopal church. During the 1970s he was the 140th Infantry of the Third-Fifth Division and made a fine record in that capacity.
The University of Illinois has baned automobiles on the campus, it was said in a recent edition of the News-Sentinel. Authorities there seem to think that student possession of an automobile tends to lower morals and scholarship.
Major General C. Davis is nicknamed "Corky," from the days at West Point when he conrades, envious of the slim straight legs that made his duck trousers hang so well first called him "corkig."
Cigaret Measure Passes Senate by Vote of 35 to 5
Paulen Objects to Three Stringent Clauses, But Is Persuaded to Sign.
(United Press)
Topeka, Feb. 2- The state senate today by a vote of the 32 to 5 passed the measure previously bypassed by the house repealing the Kamasas law against sale of cigarettes in this state and instead objecting to several stringent features of the measure, announced that he would sign the bill, and with the publication of the new law the first bill could become effective late in the month.
The senate yesterday proposed an amendment liberalizing some of the more stringent measures, but for fear the house would not approve the bill, the senate passed the bill as acted on in the house.
Governor Paulen said: "I wish the senate had amended the bill and taken out some of the drastically objectionable features.
"I object to three features: Severity of the penalty, high license fee, and the absurd provision against accepting cigarette advertising in Kanas."
The American Legion members and others who worked for this and other measures persuaded the governor to drop the plan to ask the leaders of the two houses of the legislature to reconsider the bill as well as it now stands is better than taking of getting no repeal of the old law.
Palo Alto, Calif., Feb. 2.-Women students at Stanford University will not have to go out behind the barn to retrieve supplies; want to互设 in their cigarettes.
Following a statement from President Ray Lyman Wilbur of the university that women students would be allowed to decide for themselves whether they should smoke, it was decided that the use of cigarettes in rooms of 10 sorority houses and one woman's dormitory on the campus.
Puff Pant Prom Feb.11
Plans for the Puff Pant Prom are nearing completion, according to Dora Geiger, president of the W. A. A., the organization which sponsors this event. The plan is to hold for Feb. 11, and the party will be held in Robinson gymnasium.
Plans for Women's Party Are Nearly Completed
The decorations will be suggestive of the valentine season. There will be a penny orchestra. Booths at which may be purchased refreshments a novel entertainment at the intermission are planned.
The Puff Pant Prom is an established tradition at the University, and every woman who for the night is planning to be more masculine than the men, is urged to make an engagement with the girl friend at an early late.
The date for the water carnival which will probably be the last of February or the first of March has not been definitely set, but plans will be discussed at the next meeting of the W. A. A.
Spanish Senora's Fans Are Made in Valencia
Valencia, the city made famous by the late song hit and movie, is the center of the Spanish fan industry which employs almost 2,000 laborers.
Most of the work on these delicate products is done by hand and only the simplest machinery is used. Materials employed in the manufacture of Valencia fans include macg, gladiator tape, nylon, silk, cotton paper and feathers.
These yearly exports of the fans are valued at 2,000,000 pesetas. They are sent to the West Indies and South American countries where the fan is an important accessory to the coupelette costume.
Educational work for crippled children, white and colored, is conducted in hospitals of Richmond, Va., through the co-operation of the State Department of Public Instruction and the Crippled Children's Hospital Association.
St. Louis Artists' Work Shown Here This Month
The February exhibition of the department of painting and drawing will be composed of 30 paintings by members of the St. Louis Artists Guild.
The exhibition was selected during the Christmas holidays by Prof. Albert Bloch, head of the department of painting and drawing, who was assisted by Mr. Arthur Berningham, an associate of the National Academy,
The St. Louis Artist Guild holds an annual show, and it was from this that the best work was selected for the University exhibition.
First All-University Party of Semester Will Be Held Tonight
Christian Associations Sponso Event, Promising Novel Entertainment
The committee in charge of the entire program is composed of Harold Baker, c. 27, Audrey Phillips, c. 29, Theorede Coffin, c. 28, and bachelor students. The program which consists of a number of features and stunts in which the student body will take part, and which will be given to entertainers,
The all-University party, held at the beginning of each semester under the auspices of the Y. W. C. A. and B. gymnasium, is to be tonight in Robbin gymnasium.
Harold Baker, as dean of extracurricular activities, will be the first officer of the committee to greet the students. Later in the evening there will be dancing. Jettemore's orchestra will play.
Audrey Phillips, who has charge of the decorations and the refreshments said, "The committee has planned a novel program for this occasion and it is hoped that a large per cent of the students will avail themselves of the opportunity to make this a real all-University party."
It is asked that everyone be there promptly at 8 p. m., as the doors will be temperably closed at 8:30, after the program has started.
Prof. C. G. Dunlap Is Ill
Faculty of English Department to Teach His Classes
Prof. C. G. Dumlan, who was taken seriously all at his home on Sunday evening, Jan. 23, is now improving Professor Dumlan, professor of English Literature and 40 years a member of the University faculty, will not be able to attend his classes this fall. Professor Dumlan, Dr. H. L. Chambers of Lawrence
Members of the department of English have taken Professor Dunlap's course as many of them as possible. Prof Margaret Lynn will teach Professor Dunlap's English novel, having drawn her class in history of En
Prof. R. D. O'Leary has withdrawn his English essay course to teach Professor Dunlap's course in Shakespeare and Pearl J. H. Nelson will give a course in English press, Shelly and Keats, which was to have been taught by Professor Dunlap, will not be offered this semester.
Newspaper Wins Right to Censor Advertising
(United Press)
Rochester, N. Y., Feb. 2.—A newspaper may refuse to publish advertisements it believes to be misleading or untrue under a decision of Supreme Court Justice John B. N. Stevens involving the Rochester Times-Union and the Amalgamated Furniture Factories, Inc., of Rochester.
In establishing the ruling which may serve as a precedent in similar cases, Justice Stevens pointed out that there was an absence of previous litigation on the question and no decision which could be used as authority. The newspaper refused to comply with the requirement because of lines of advertising because it believed the matter submitted for publication was misleading.
The senior council, Princeton's student government body, has signified its approval of the suggestions made by the student council of Harvard to meet with a view toward effecting a reconciliation in athletic relations.
Harry Stauffer, A. B., 24, is teaching in the high school again at Ella worth, Kan, again this year.
Will Durant Heads List of Speakers for Convocations
Army Chief of Staff Also Included Among Those to Appear Here This Year
Dr. Will Durant, author of "The Story of Philosophy," probably will speak on "The Ten Greatest Thinkers" at the annual honors convention to be held April 25, according to the conventions committee.
A meeting of the committee will be held Thursday afternoon, Feb. 5, at 4:30 in the chancellor's office to discuss the next senator's convocations.
The tentative program of conventions for the semester is announced as being both definite and possible by the chairman of the committee. On Feb. 18 it is probable that ways and means committee of the university can arrange courses and have some part in the convention of the morning.
Ohio President (o Talk
President Emeritus W. O. Thompson, of Ohio State University, and President Arthur E. Morgan, of Antioch College, will be here on business, but their participation is limited, according to the committee.
John Mary, poet and critic will speak on "Reading for Enjoyment" at the morning convocation March 2. It is thought that he will also be obtainable for a 4:00 meet in Prunet. The interest in Literature."
W, T. Foster, former president of Reed College and now head of the Pellak foundation, is the tentative speaker for March 22.
Army Head Scheduled
Early in May there will be a conversation at which Major General Harry A. Smith, f568, will probably be the speaker. General Smith is now chief of staff of the United States Army. The subject of his advice was that the above programs are subject to changes, as some are still tortuous, but all are considered quite nice, according to the committee.
Army Head Scheduled
A convocation is scheduled for April 12, but the program has not been settled upon as yet.
Committee to Visit K. U.
Alumni Office Will Entertain
Ways and Means Group
The ways and means committee of the Kansas state legislature will be嘉宾 at the University Fri. 18. A convocation will probably be held that may include an orientation back to the decision of the convocation committees at their meeting tomorrow.
Entertainment of the committee will be in the hands of the alumni office and Claude Scott, secretary of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
An inspection tour of the campus will be held in the morning, according to the present plans announced in February 2013. K. U. Alumni Association. A student from the home town of each committeeman will act as a personal attendant during the day and in the evening. The university and senior houses in the evening.
Chancellor E, H. Lindley will address the group at a luncheon at the Commons on "The Needs of the University."
The Kansas-Grinnell basketball game will afford entertainment for the party in the evening.
Former Student Is Now Well Known Composer
Reuben Davies, American pianist and a former K. U. student in 1910 and 1912, is gaining much fame in his vocation. While in K. U. he studied piano with their P郝er. He is now well known as a modern American composer.
Mr. Davies is a pupil of Rodolph Gonz, graduating under him from the Institute of Musical Art in New York City in 1916. Some of his numbers receiving the recognition are: "Memembrance," "Tindonian" (Historian poem), "Western Romance," "Wintery," and "Rehose from Colorado."
The University of North Carolina is considering giving a course in the social, medical, and psychological economy of marriage.