THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Vol. XXIV.
Delegates Reveal Real Spirit Shown at National Meet
No. 85
Students at Conference Report That Papers Did Not Present Main Facts
Milwaukee delegates endeavors yesterday afternoon to give University students the spirit of the national student conference. The meeting was held in Fraser chapel at 4:30 in the afternoon.
The conference delegates feel that the spirit of the conference has been very poorly represented by the press, Newspapers gave more space to the less important items discussed such as petting and women smoking, rather than to the object of the conference was "what resources has Jesus for life."
Schowalter Presides
Devotionals Are Held
The convocation was opened with an organ preclude by Helen Marcell. The presiding officer, Edgar Schawalter, then took charge. Schwalters said that it was not their object to reproduce the conference, but to bring the spirit of it to University students. He said that the delegates did not represent all the campuses of universities but that they were of every type.
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Marina David delettos, and Eather Davie and Porter gave short talks on different problems that had been discussed at the student conference. One of the questions asked at the later part of the program was, "What factory conditions did you find in the Nash Motor company?"" Factory conditions in general are much better than in the east. The conditions in the Nash Motor company factory were the worst. The men employed there are required to work almost ten hours a day in the winter. Then they are based off in the winter."
The conference, according to Schoewalter, decided after a great deal of discussion, that they would not make any statements in the form of resolutions, but rather state them as findings.
Schedule of Tours of Artists Causes Alteration
Concert Dates Changed
The dates of the concerts are as follows:
Numerous changes in dates from those mentioned in the "k" book of the concert and other musical features that are to be given under the auspices of the school of Fine Arts, for the year were announced today by Dean Swarthout, of the School of Fine Arts. "The change in date was the result of experiences of tours by the artists who are to appear," said Dean Swarthout.
January 12. Advanced Students Reital
January 17. University Symphony Orchestra.
February 9. Tony Sarg's Marionettes, University Concert.
February 23. Kansas State Musical Teachers Association, and Percy Grainger Piano Recital.
February 25. Kansas State Music Teachers Association with Herbert Witherspoon.
March 3. Pietro Yon-Organ Recital.
March 7. Roger Utschke.
February 14. University Concert Course, Maria Kurenko, so pruno.
February 20. Fine Arts All Musical Vespers.
March 16. University Concert,
Efrem Zimballist, Violin.
March 20. Fine Arts All Musical Vesters
March 23. Beethoven Centennial Faculty Program.
March 24. University Concert Course, Richard Crookes, tenor April 24. Lawrence Choral Union
April 24. Lawrence Choral Union presenting "The Messiah."
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presenting the Messiah April 28. Lawrence Choral Union, presenting Elgar's "King Olat."
April 28. Lawrence Cohn Schulz presenting Elgar's "King Olaf." April 30. Minneapolis Symphony
Orchestra—Two Concerts
At the University of Denver, sorority houses will be closed at 8:00 on Monday night, so that fraternity rooms will be to be at their meetings promptly.
Male students at the University of Wisconsin must pass a physical examination before they can enter in the ack rush.
Three Students Receive Master of Arts Degree
At the meeting of the faculty of the Graduate School yesterday the following students were recommended for the degree of Master of Arts: Frieda E. Tieman, A. B. 1921, University of Kansas; Forrest W. Hunters, University of Kansas; Kesee; C. I. Vinsonhack, A. B. 1911, Highland College.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1027
Miss Tieman, whose major was in bacteriology submitted a thesis on "A Study of Anemia Produced by Filtrates of B. Welchii". Mr. Huntington, who completed an unmittened a thesis on "A Study of the Results of Instruction and the Educational facilities of a Group of Schools in southwestern Marshall County, Kansas. "Mr. Vinsonater majored in English. His thesis was "A Study on the British Lowland Dialect in John Watson's The Bomb Brier Brush."
Tryouts for Chorus
Parts in W. S. G. A.
Comedy Begin Today
About Thirty Men and Women Wanted for Ensembles in "Isabel"
"Iaisei" is the title of the musical comedy chosen by the W. S. G. A, for its annual musical comedy production. "Iaisei" was written by George Callahan, c27 and will be presented on Saturday at the Festival of the Lawrence high school.
There are two women's choruses and two men's choruses in Isabel and anyone with even a little ability to dance or sing, is urged to try out for "then," said Harriet DeWolf, main conductor of the musical comedy this morning.
The comedy will be directed by the author who will be advised by Prof. Robert Calderow of the speech and dramatic department. The music for the libretto was written by "Ti" Keartey.
Trouts for the choruses were conducted this afternoon from 3:30 to 5 in room 118 east Administration building, and will be continued at the same hour and place tomorrow afternoon. About thirty women are needed for the classes. Trouts for the breaking part will be announced later p the Kansan.
Last year, W. S. G. A. presented "Wango-Pango" by Helen Skilton and two years ago its production was "Green Dawn" written by Helen Mar
cell. A prize of $90 has been offered by W, S, G, A. for the last three years for the best manuscript written by a student of the University. The money raised from the production fund for K. U. students, scholarship fund for K. U. students,
Harristr DeWolfie is the manager of the comedy and Rose McCollech is assistant manager. Myrl Gould is on the musical committee also.
Attempt Made to Start Reserve Marine Compan
An attempt is being made to start a Reserve Marine Company which will be recruited mainly from the student body of the University of Kansas. Edwin Young, from Lawrence and formerly an officer in one of the largest universities here are attempting the organization of the Reserve Marine Company.
This will be similar to the National Guard units. The period of enlistment will be for four years with the condition that a discharge can be had at any time before the full enlistment time is served. The readiness team will be responsible for the company will conform to full marine regulations.
There will be 40 drills a year for which pay amounting to about one dollar and twenty-five cents a drill will be paid. No field camps will be held in the case of the National Board units which hold a two weeks camp every year. The company will se subject to any national call.
The University of Minnesota is asking the legislature for a $100, 000,000 trust fund that will yield an income of $8,000,000 annually to care for all operations and building activities in the future.
University group of the Girl's Friendly society of the Episcopal church represented Monday night at the annual meeting of the church parishioners at Wiedenmann's tea room by its president, Esther Hemenway, who gave a report of the years work of the society.
Band Will Present Annual Mid-Winter Concert Tomorrow
Program Includes Popular and Classical Numbers to Be Played by 93 Pieces
A variety of popular and classical numbers for the band concert has been arranged by J. C. McCanles, director, for the program to be given in Robinson gymnasium Thursday night at 8:10. This concert is the annual performance given by the band, and the program will broadcast over KFKU.
The program is as follows: Descriptive overture, "The Fall of Jericho," J. B. Mallochand, Gavotte, "Intermezzo," Joose De Laon Cornet, with a whimsical melody from the opera Stubat Mater, Rossini, H. Ralph Graves.
March, "Hail Kansas Hail!" J. I. McCanes; Renaissance Dance II, Ivan Tschakoff. 1). Sambos's Hair. 11. Crack Contests Rave, 11I. Holiday Dance, IV.
Selection, "The Dance of the Sorps,
"E. Boccalaari; Selection from the comic opera "Rose Marie." R. Frimal. Intermission.
the march "Hail Kansas Hail" which immediately follows the intermission will be sung by some of the members of the band as it is played. There are 93 players playing in the band during the year a program will be given by the band but the assemblea will number only about sixty pieces.
Overture to the opera "Fra Dia-
volio," D. F. E., Auger; March, "Stars
and Stripes Forever," Sousa; Crimson
and Blue.
Student activity tickets or 35 cents will admit.
National Guards Convene
Commanders Bring Out New Phases of Training
An entirely new plan of assisting company managers in their National Guard work is being worked out in a two-day conference of company commanders of the Kansas National Guard being held in Topeka yesterday and today, according to LLI "Mite" Shore, company M137 industry.
This meeting had as its purpose the bringing out of different phases of military training for the officers to be up to the camp training time which is in August. The various Kansas units meet one night each week for drill and administrative work. The commanders are now busy getting their men ready for Federal training, which will probably be in February.
Representatives from the General Electric Company will be at the University on Jan. 15 for the purpose of interviewing the seniors in the School
Lawrence has more national guards units per capita than any other town in the United States and the enlisted men in the companies here are 60 per cent University men. There are in two interstates at Haskell, Troop C-1414 Cavalry with Lieutenant Sam P. Moyer, a former student at K U. second in command, and Company D-137 Infantry, which is commanded by Captain Harry Frazzle LLD '25. There also are Lawrence Headquarters Company first battalion commanded by Captains Burris, fa 27, and Jennings M. and H.
A complimentary ticket to the var-
yary ball is within reach of any
student with a novel idea for a poets,
or formal at the University
of Washington.
Marsall Havenhill, sales manager for the company and a son of Dean L. D. Havenhill, will be in Prief. D. Havenhill will be in charge of 13 to talk to the senior engineers before the committee interviews. The purpose of the personal interviews will be to get data together for the team to expedite their work on Saturday.
Prof. P. F. Walker urges all engineers who are interested in the work of the General Electric Company to attend an event to talk with the representatives.
General Electric Agents to Interview Engineers
--en decided.
Canton, Ohio, Jan. 12—Captain McDermott convicted of the murder of John R. Mellot, publisher of the magazine "Lady Liberty," sentenced today to life imprisonment.
Wire Flashes
United Press
Los Angeles, Jan. 12.—One of Californias greatest sports showers, the inaugural Wrigley sea marathon, bega to attract national attention to
On Saturday, 153 matators will leave the ischiums of Catalina Island and strike for the mainland 23 miles away where $40,600 in cash prizes
Libon, Jan. 12—A five second earthquake of sharp intensity intersure the inhabitants of this city from their beds during the night and frightenpatrons of theaters who were returning to their homes.
New York, Jan 12--Harvey S. Firestone, Jr., vice-president of the Plantations Company, returned from Liberia today with the promise that the development of the company's one million-acre plantation in Africa would eventually "free American motors from paying tribute to foreign rubber monopolies."
Executive Committee Makes Apportionment of Christmas Funds
International Student Service and Fidac Scholarship to Be Aided
The International Student Service will receive $350 of the Christmas candle fund, and the Fidac scholarship $200, it was decided at a meeting of the executive committee yesterday afternoon.
The Faine fund will be held in trust at the University. The total to be raised by the Kansas department of the university region for the scholarship is $1,000.
The total amount raised by the sale of candies and from the basketball games was $624.16. The expenses for that season were $541.15. It was decided to make the apportionment on the basis of $500 depending on further contributions to the league.
Under the Fiducial plan of each nin-
mions sends a student to each of
the other eight. Kansas will receive one
of the eight to be sent to the United
States this year. The purpose of the
plan is to promote international
friendship.
The committee hebi an informal discussion to give suggestions for the carrying out of the tradition next year, after disposal of the funds had
Judge Has Unusual Chair Made From Steer Horn
The probate judge of Bodge City has a most unusual seat from which to dispense justice in the county.
Wildcat skins cover the headrest, back, and seat of the chair. A single plate bearing the name Dodge City and the date on the back is
The chair built in 1893, is made entirely from the horns of sievers which at one time ranged the plains. The horns have been polished to a high degree and reflect colors of rose, lavender, and green.
The chair was started by women of Ford county but was completed by a carpenter whom the women hired. The curio was taken to the World's Fair in 1893, where its unanimous liking appearance created comment.
Eight of the 16 acts recently presented at the University of Oklahoma on its annual "Sunst Nite," will be given in Oklahoma on June 23 for the first annual "College Nite" program. The show will also be flavored with presentations by Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Texas and other alumni organizations.
The University of California placed five students among the leading 29 in the annual international essay contest of the Saddle and Sirinion Club of Chicago, with 17 states and one Canadian province taking part.
While the University enjoys nice spring weather at Cornell University, the annual toboggan slide is nearly completed, ready for the winter sports. For coats are really very popular at Cornell.
Mexico Furnishes Nicaragua Arms, Kellogg Declares
Proof Is Offered Foreign Relations Committee Behind Closed
Doors
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Washington, Jan. 12. - With reported "additional troops" of Mexican activities in Nicaragua, Secretary of State Kellogg was cabled before the senate foreign relations committee today to explain the state department's Central American policies in executive session.
Senators have been informed that beyond President Coolidge's official citation of evidence in his message to congress to endorse the president from President Callez of Mexico that arms are being shipped into Nicaragua by Mexican
This proof is supposed to have been intercepted by agents of this government, amplifying the state department's contention that Mexico is fostering deliberate revolt against President Diaz.
Kellogg also was expected to be called on to explain the Mexican government's new denomination of the charges that it had been participating in the Nicaraguan trouble, set forth in a report by the foreign Minister Sara de Moraes of Mexico City.
Kellogg's new information on alleged Mexican activities, just received from the administration, expected to have an important effect on quieting opposition to the administration's policy, if Kellogg convinces the committee today that it is auspicious.
Recall Is Under Discussion
Recall Is Under Discussion
The committee has before it the resolutions by Senator Wheeler, Democrat, Montana, which would direct Kelogg to recall American marines from Nicaragua.
He will ask Kellogg about the secretary's denial that the state department attempted to induce press association officials to attribute it to the state department,
Precautions for secrecy—reminiscent of war times] were invoked by Secretary of State Kellog when he appeared before the senate federal court to testify in two hearings and pledged the members of the committee to secrecy regarding the evidence he offered. The usual senate stenographer was barred from the room and Kellog's own personal notebook took secret notes on the proceedings.
Mexico City, Jan. 12.—Mexico today awaited the reply of the United States to Foreign Minister Saenz denial of President Coolidge's charges that Mexico had interfered in Nicaraguan affairs.
Kansas Volunteer Union to Confer in Emporia
Word has just been received from Howard Ward, publicity chairman and vice-president of the Kansas Volunteer Union, that the 22nd - annual student volunteer conference will be held at the College of Emporia Fitch 11-12-13.
The theme of the conference will be, "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done." One of the outstanding speakers at the conference will be Robert P. Widder, one of the founders of the movement. Ted Shultz, of the K. U. Y. M. C. A., of Mr. Zebra, of Wilder, will first hand information through first hand information and travel in missionary fields as few religious leaders have."
Every student entering the new John Wesley College at Camoria, HI, must sign a pledge to refrain from using "tobacco," liquor, and cigarettes."
In order to join a fraternity at the University of Heidelberg, a student must fight seven duels. After the first duel, the candidate is allowed to carve his name on one of the tables in the drinking room and is then a full-fledged men's club.
In the days before 1885, Phi Beta Kappa keys were used to wind watches.
The ninth annual K. U. men's orienteist contest will be held at Fraser chapel, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. This conference opens on Wednesday in any subject may be given with a word limit of 1,500 words. The winner of this contest will represent the University in the competition. March 13 at Columbia, Mo.
According to Prof. E, Christian Buehler of the department of speech and dramatic arts, Kana has never in the history of the contest placed first. "With the unlimited amount of good material that we have in the field this year," said Professor Buehler, "kana should be well represented."
There will be no trouts except the night of Feb. 15, which will be a formal trout for the Missouri Valley contest to be held March 18.
"Lawrence Business Men Must Help University Get Jobs for Students"
Many Athletes Desire to Come to Kansas, Saves Harold O. Steele
Coach Harald O. Steele, personnel man of the University coaching staff spoke to members of the local Chamber of Commerce at their regular moon luncheon Coach Steele State University, the subject of their students' jobs for students.
Coach Steele presented the problem that the University feed. He said that up to this year, graduates, even those who were "K" men, had not pushed and boosted the University as they should. High school graduates were not being induced to come to Lawrence.
"Now we have accomplished in building up a spirit among these graduates and they are all out working," he declared. "From the many letters that we have received at the athletic office, there are hundreds desirous of coming to the University next fall. The rest are men, men, men. Are you going to get the jobs for them when he brings us here?"
Following Coach Steele's address President Paul A. Dinsmore of the Chamber called on various men to give their suggestions toward solving
In an open discussion, it was suggested that a list be made of the business men who could supply jobs and the kind of work to be done, and the list to be turned over to Coach Steele to use when the men came to him or the athletic office in search of work. All of the men would aid to the university and to help all that they could provide jobs for students.
Coach Steele stated that over fifteen per cent of the students that were now in school were self-supporting, and over half of the high school graduates stated that they could not come to school unless they had em
In addition to the regular members of the Chamber of Commerce, all of the faculty and staff of the department, and various members of the faculty, were guests at the luncheon. A quartet from Christianity's class served as the choralists in the Arts, presented several numbers.
Law Election Held Today
Faculty Makes Selections for Student Council
The following men were chosen for members of the student council of the School of Law this afternoon by the School of Law faculty:
Third year: J. B. Birkhead, Frank
S. Hodge, Jules E. Kohn, George E.
Tecole.
Students of the School of Law recently voted to permit the faculty to choose the council representatives, as a means of eliminating politics.
Second year: E. L. Baker, R. A. Nakein, Martin B. Dickinson.
First year: R. G. Rexroth, Charles R. Thompson.
Liquid Air to Be Topic of Lecture by Dr. Cady
"Mysteries of Liquid Air," will be the topic of the lecture given by Dr. H. P. Cady, of the department of chemistry at the pharmacy assembly at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13. The lecture will be given in the chemistry room, 305, in order to have sufficient room for any who care to attend.
Student Receives Fatal Injuries As Gasoline Explodes
Sarah Smith, c'28, Dies at Memorial Hospital; Two Companions Injured
Miss Smith was born July 28, 1901, at Nelson, M. She had lived in Lawrence since 1922, when she moved her with her family. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Smith, two brothers, James, a sophomore in the School Pharmacy at the University of Erin, and Emmett, and a daughter, Mary, Virginia.
Miss Smith was a major in the department of home economics. The classes in which she was enrolled in the department were dismissed for the day. She was a member of Kappa Phi and the Home Economics Club.
Sarah Smith, *c*28, died at Memorial hospital at 7 a. m., today from injuries suffered when some gasoline exploded in her car on Saturday afternoon at her home, 600 Connecticut street, Mr. E. P. Smith and Miss Audrey Fenner also received injuries. Their comeback was reported as improved by day.
The three women were cleaning clothing at the time of the explosion. The burning gasoline spread over the kitchen and dining room flames and the oven was being cleaned and the rug and furniture in the dining room. A window door was blown out by the force of the explosion. James Smith, one of the brothers, was asleep in the front room when the fire awakened by the crates of the women.
The fire department was immediately notified and the flames were extinguished by the chemical truck. A neighbor hearing the explosion rushed over and threw his cou around Miss Smith, whose clothing had been soaked in water that it directly to Memorial hospital. Miss Fenner was also taken to the hospital. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
Rifle Practice Continues
All Women on Squad Must Fire Weekly, Says Huber
According to Sergent Huber, riff range instructor, all of the women on the riff squad, including the fire on the reserve squad, must fire at once one record score each week, requiring two firefighters eye and two shots on each remaining bullys on one target. "This is not only to keep in practice for the matches to be fired," said Sergent Huber, "but also to pick the 15 high women who will constitute the team for the first match to be fired the day before." Finally, women the 10 highest scores are to count in the match."
During the week of the first match all of the women must fire the regular record score and the 15th team must execute the team for the following week.
"Due to the fact that we have some matches scheduled which require firing in the sitting and kneeing positions," said Sergent Huber, half of whom are reminded to practice firing in those positions as soon as possible."
The following women make up the reserve squad: Billy Evans, Neva Athon, Charlotte Martin, Edith Billings, and Betty Wilkinson. According to Sergent Huber those women who fail to fire or will repile any who fail to fire or who drop out at the end of the semester.
KFKU Kansas Program Planned for Jan. 20
The University of Kansas will broadcast an all Kansas program from radio station KFKU of the university on Friday, Jan. 28, City Star, on Kansas Day, Jan. 29.
The program will last from 9:00 a.m.
10:45 p. m, and will include greetings:
from Chancellor E. H. Lindley and
Governor B. S. Paulen.
The glee club under the direction of Thomas A. Larrone will sing "The Corn Song". "The Corn Song" was written by Kate Stephens, a graduate of the University in 1875. The rest of the program has not been completed.
The chess team at Princeton has secured the aid of Gena Marcozy, champion chess player of Hungary, to demonstrate the game.