THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XXI.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 22.1924
No.92
Radio Fans Hear Florence Sherbon on Child Welfare
Research Bureau Is Solving All Scientific Problems Relative to Aiding Social Work
The Kansas Bureau of Child Research does not in its purpose or practice duplicate the work of any other agency or office in the state," said Dr. Florence Brown Sherbon, professor of child care at the University of Kansas, Monday night over WDAF.
"When it becomes possible for the bureau to function according to its intent, it should serve every other institution, agency and individual that is interested in faculty standing ready to give scientific answers or to get answers to problems that arise in the home, community and institution relative to the growth, development, training, and protection of children," said Dr. Sherbon.
Every Phase Investigation
In answer to the question, "What is the science of child life?" Dr. Sheron said that the bureau was established by an act of the legislature of 1921 for the purpose of the "scientific study of child life through the co-operative effort of all groups in the state which are involved and will be able to such study," and that the bureau's headquarters are at the State University; also that its laboratory is the state and its problem is any and every phase of child life; study or scientific investigation.
"The research bureau was established because a great many questions are being asked by parents, administrators and social workers to which one can give the answer. Because Kansas has always stood out for the human value as above and below, it realizes more keenly than does Kansas that the children of each generation must be lifted as high as the best knowledge of the present genius can lift them," said Dr. Sherbon.
The plan of a Juvenile Research Bureau had been out in Ohio since 1914 and Iowa has had a Child Research Station since 1917 and they have proved the usefulness of the idea.
Plan Tried in Ohio
"The Burke has established co operative relationship with twenty-six colleges, institutions and hospitals and is conducting a study of the growth of normal children from birth to eighteen years. It is directing a survey in one county every two months."
children, for the purpose of clarifying the present mothers' pension sit- tation in Kansas. The Bureau is not a member of the University faculty at both at Lawrence and in the Medical school at Rosedale for the purpose of diagnosing 'problem' children and assisting as to their care and treat- ment.
**His Clinic Treats Many Classes**
*Ez The classes of cases appropriate for this clinic are: First, children who are defective mentally. Second, children who are physically ill. Third, children who have speech defects. Fourth, children who present behavior problems such as repressions, abnormal secretive stems.*
"Any child who is crippled or one whose physically defective and Sus ho is financially unable to secure care pert advice may also receive free examination by the staff at Rosecliffe, where culture are to obtain an appropriation in order that the burean may actually function. To develop its T program as vigorously and actively Pro the people wish. This program requires a strong sense of culture consisting of studies in normal lity, and studies relating to delicacy, dependent and deligquent children, involving both cause and
"children, involving both cause and Tare."
A fire caused by a spark from a tree's chimney at the B. F. Douglas oilidence, 927 Indiana, resulted in a unrestricted call from the fire department this morning and damage to house of $10.
Alemannia announces the pledging as *Walter Hall e27*, of Levenworth, of the *Dwayne McNaughton*, *e25*, of not *1 nasa* City.
Cold Weather and More Snow or Rain Predicte
"This weather is not to be considered unusual or out of the ordinary for this time of the year," said C. J. Posey, professor in the department of geology. "According to government weather reports, the winter conditions are snowy or rain Thursday and Friday." continued Professor Posey.
The seismograph, an instrument for recording earthquakes, is now in a glass case beneath the stairs of the building. The geology building When asked about the machine, Professor Posey replied: "There it is; all it needs is the machine." The machine is very sensitive and record the slightest disturbance.
Julian Calendar Still Used Despite Decree to Die at Midnight
Greek Churches Have Outlined Ancient System Installed in Counc
Washington, Jan. 22. —The Julian calendar, which was sent to die at midnight of October 13, 1925, is the most recent date a mother present whom it has already survived some 1,968 years. The Pan-Orthodox Congress, representing the Eastern Orthodox churches which maintain a tradition of Julius Caesar introduced although its use was discontinued in the western European world from 170 to 300 years ago, decreed the death of the ancient system at a meeting last May
But the hundred million or so members of the Greek Orthodox church in Europe have been unable to adjust themselves to a change of date in such a short time. One reason for this has been the failure of the Congress to communicate its decision to all persons affected, and another reason is that the orthodoxy in the Greek church caused by the return of the Turkish government to the seat of church authority at Constantinople.
So it has now been decreed that the change will not be effective until June or possibly until next fall. The civil authorities of all the countries affected, comprising Russia, Germany, Poland, Slavia, and even Turkey, have already made the change so far as official records are concerned, but habits are hard to change, especially if they have the support of religious tradition, and so the bulk of the population has clung to the old calendar.
As a result, confusion reins in much of eastern Europe, and among the immigrants from that region set out to establish a more than 1,700,000. The probabilities are that in time the ecclesiastical authorities will follow the lead taken by the governments and adopt the Gregorian calendar. Meanwhile Julius continues to give the fabled feiner妙 lesson in longevity.
City Choral Union Meets Chicago Sololist Will Probably Be Given Lead
The faculty of the department of Spanish gave a tea in the Spanish office at 4 Friday afternoon in honor of Miss Marjorie Steele, who is working as instructor of Spanish in Junior College, Kansas City, Mo.
The Lawrence Choral Union met at 7:30 Monday night at the Lawrence High School. Rehearsals are becoming more important each time they happen. Dr. Jason Swarthout, of the School of Fine Arts, Dean Swarthout announces that the tenor and soprano leads will probably be taken by two Chicago choirs on Friday evening. They been negotiating. He does not wish to give their names till a later date. Attendance at the meetings of the Choral Union has averaged about 400 per week. Most of the time was devoted to the newer choruses, but most of the stories were gone. There will be another meeting next Monday night. In February the old schedule with prizes on Tuesday nights will be
Alpha Chi Sigma, honorary chemical fraternity, gave a dinner dance at Wiedemann's Saturday evening. Jan. 19.
University Club Considers Plans for New House
Way of Financing Building Discussed at Meeting of Organization Wednesday
The plans for the new University Club house are now complete and will be sent to the club Wednesday at 2pm. The president, Chandler of the Chander and Emmis-weller firm of Topeka. The members of the organization are to have a meeting next Friday evening to discuss a method to finance the project.
Site Is on Ohio Street
The third plan was by a member of the club and was in substance approved by the membership at the last meeting and was ordered by them remanded to the building committee for further study and revision. The committee gave its unimpaired support to the revised form which will be voted on at the meeting Friday.
At a special meeting held last Friday evening to consider ways and means of financing the proposed University Club building, three separate plans were presented and discussed. The first by the finance committee proposed the formation of a corporation or a holding company for the purpose of selling stock to customers. The second contemptified the purchase of individual membership certificates and the levying of special dues.
The site of the new house is at the end of Ohio street on a plot of ground that is known as the Brooks' property.
"Lawrence must have a University Club. An institution of the size and importance of the University of Kansas without an organization of this sort is almost unthinkable. A club building such as the one proposed, will at once become the social center of the University and the university community of importance that membership, of necessity limited, will be eagerly sought." said Dr. C. F. Nelson, president of the Club, this morning.
Harold Herndon, fs, who is now employed at Garnett doing engineering and road work for the county, will return to school next semester to complete his course in mechanical engineering.
Members Respond Well
Senior Officials Appointed
Members Respond Wee.
Dotor Nelson expressed gratification at the response of the members in support of the new house, shown being shown and enthusiasm is prevalent among many of the members.
The architect's drawings of the front elevation and floor plans will probably be placed in Spooner library when they are received. The idea is to be of the clubhouse type with accommodations for 200 persons.
Alumni Board Adopts Dix Plan for Class Reunions
Delta Upson announces the pledging of Norman Westlund, c25 of Osage City.
The alumni board of directors has adopted a new plan of class reunion known as the Dix Plan. Under this plan, each student will meet with every class will meet with all the other classes that were with it in the University. The special reunion 1883, 1884 and 1885; 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904; 1920, 1921, 1922, and 1923.
A complete schedule of the reunions for the next twenty years will appear in the January number of the Graduate Magazine which will be off from publication until the graduating alumni secretary, said that the group reunions would not interfere in any way with members of other classes who returned for the commencement.
Definite plans for the 1924 commencement have been started with the appointment of the official commencement committee consisting of Prof. H. B. Hungerford, "11, chairman," and Prof. M. J. Wayne McGey, "11; Wayne McGey, McPearson to the senior class; and Amida Stanton, '04. Commencement activities will begin Sunday, June 8, and end Tuesday, June 10. Monday will be devoted to alumni and class day activity; commencement exercises will be held Tuesday.
London, Jan. 22. Baldwin has been defeated by a no-confidence vote in the House of Commons, and for the first time in English history, the premier will be a Laborite. J. Ramsey MacDonald will take this position
Kansas City, Jan. 22.—Approval of the Bannister plan for the development of Kansas City is widespread. The aims of the plan are: To conduct an industrial survey; to diagnose civic and industrial IIa; to design methods of correcting any infiltration; to develop Kansas City's growth and development; then to get back of and push such correction to their culmination.
News Tabloids
Washington, Jan. 22—Archbishop Roosevelt, dekes he resigned as vice-president of one of Harry F. Sinclair's main subsidiaries because he had heard things which implied the dishonesty of the company. When he took the witness stand he "blew the lid off the teapot done."
C. M. Thompson Talks Before Business Men on Commerce School
Illinois Educator Outlines Main Purposes of Institutions at Banquet
Purposes of schools of commerce, particularly in their relation to state universities, were discussed Monday evening by Dean Charles M. Thompson of the University of Illinois School of Commerce, before a group of faculty and business men of Lawrence.
"Schools of commerce are of two types, each valuable in its own place," said Dean Thompson, "There may be one might term the technical school. These schools teach the technique of a particular branch of commerce. These are attended largely by men and women with foreign education who are stuiding to improve the nasve."
"The Illinois University School of Commerce takes a broader view. It believes in giving young men a good general education, founded in sound economic principles, preparing them to learn the technique later of the particular business with which they become connected.
"These schools might be called tool sharpeners."
New Postmaster in April
we believe that 'too much' mixers. "We believe that the purpose an institution, supported by the taxes of the people, should be, not to train men for one particular business, but to teach them business principles, what real honesty is, and to be able to intently on a subject."
Discussion followed Dean Thompson's first presentation of his subject, participated in by Prof. A. J. Boynton, head of the department of economics and commerce; H. G. Imbham, director of University extension; Prof L. N. Flint, head of the department of journalism; and others. Relative to various plans of administration of schools of business were discussed
"Such schools are 'tool makers.'
Notice was received from Washington yesterday that the position of postmaster of Lawrence will become vacant April 1 through the expiration date. The notice also called for civil service examinations to fill the vacancy.
The discussion followed a dinner several at Wiedemann's grill. Chancellor E. H. H Lindley presided.
Applications for the position must be filed with the civil service commission at Washington prior to the hour of closing business on February 23, 2018. Received yesterday the date of the examination had not yet been set.
C. S. Finch Ineligible Because of Age Limit
Mr. Finch announced yesterday that he would not be eligible for appointment because of the civil service age limit. It insures a new office after the examinations. Soldier officers are given advantage over others of equal ability and experience. The order governing the selection of postmaster here removes the age limit for veterans and raises their grade 5 new employment service. The position of postmaster at Lawrence pays $3,700 a year.
Second Semester Enrollment Begins on Tuesday, Feb. 5
Schedule Arranged So That Students Enroll at a Different Time Each Year
The new schedule for enrollment of college students has been made for the second semester, 1923-24. Students will enroll on Tuesday and Wednesday, b. 5 and c. The arrangement of initials and hours is as follows:
Tuesday, Feb. 5
8:30 to 10:40 - P, Q. S. Z.
10:40 to 11:50 - H. I.
13:20 to 3:00 - G. O. T. W. Y.
13:20 to 4:50 - B. V.
Wednesday, Feb. 6
8:30 to 10:40 - C.
10:40 to 11:50 - J. K. L.
13:20 to 3:00 - D. N. R. U.
13:20 to 4:50 - E. M. X.
New Theme for Schedule
The arrangement exactly reverses the order of enrollment of last fall. The enrollment of students for the next four years has been worked out with the combined help of the Women's Student Government Association and the Men's Student Council so that a student who entered the University last fall will enroll at a different period at each enrollment during his four year period. Alternate each semester, enrolling the same student in enrollment one semester and the second day the following semester. This arrangement has been made because the closing of classes during the second day of enrollment has in some cases worked a hardship on students filling out their class schedules at that time. The program adopted gives every student an equal opportunity to enroll in the classes he desires.
Seniors who expect to graduate in June may enroll early by making appointments at the college office. Peof, F. H. Hodder has requested that all history majors who expect to enroll early should see him this week. His office hours are 2:30 Tuesday and Thursday and 3:30 Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Majors in the college will enroll early must confer with Prof. A. B. Royton whose office hours are from 11:30 to 1:00 daily.
Many New Courses Offered
many new courses will be offered
on campus by the faculty of the
coming semester. One of the
most important changes is the
combining of the general psychology
course and the five-hour course,
making a five hour class.
A change has also been made in the laboratory schedule of Accounting I, in the department of economics. Laboratory work will be required for those students who have one or more accounting courses in bookkeeping and in playwriting.
Other new courses are: geography of Europe, animal ecology, laboratory and field work in sociology and development of social work. Elementary zoology is hanged to elementary animal biology.
Chancellor Lindley to Speak at Oakley Exercises
Will Dedicate New School
Chancellor Lindley is to be the principal speaker at the dedication of the new consolidated school building at Oakley, Kan., Friday, Jan. 28 His subject will be "The Worthy Addition" of this new $100,000 structure will be the Snale of the School Jubilee of Western Kansas.
This celebration, which starts Tuesday, Jan. 22, is a boosting campaign which is educational in nature, including neighborhood stops, stopping in each town and giving programs which deal with the growth of education in western Kansas, and especially the head of the consolidated school idea.
All magazines and money from the sale of the Oread must be in by Thursday noon or the deposit will be returned. D Dorothea Hylle, circulation manager.
On Friday, the boosters will return to Oakley, and the celebration proper will take place. A program in the morning, a community dinner at the college cafeteria, in the afternoon, in the afternoon, will answer the Echancellor will speak, will fill the day.
Haskell to Ask Congress for Fire Appropriation
Congress is to be asked for an emergency appropriation to be used in repairing the power plant at Haskell, which was damaged by fire Sunday night. After carefully examining the damages, Mr. B. H. Penis, superintendent at Haskell Institute, instructed that he should pay $10,000. He also said that he had directed the office to ask congress for an appropriation immediately.
The cause of the fire was the overheating of the breeching leading from the power plant to the smoke stack. The fire started outside the plant under the eaves. It spread across the floor. It was on the outside, was not discov ered until it was too late to save the roof.
Students and Faculty of School of Religion Hold Regular Banquet
Bible Must Be Studied as Any Other Literature, Says Dean Brandt
a banquet for the students, faculty, and trustees of the School of Religion was given Saturday night at the Congregational church. J. G. Brands, dean of the college, was the principal speaker of the evening.
"Literature is a cross section of human history," said Dean Brandt, "and it behooves us to study the Bible as any other literature—from the standpoint of history." He deployed the fact that it had seemed necessary to dissect the study of religion from higher education, that it should be remedied by a scientific approach to the study of reliquion.
Dr. Edward Hishop, minister of the Methodist church, urged an intelligent, fearless leadership for the future church, in a short address. He reminded the students that their task would be that of filling places of responsibility in the churches in the future. The faculty of the School of Science should briefly on the spondial co-operation given by the student body.
Banquets of this sort have been given each semester for several weeks in the school that semester were admitted, but in the future all students who have ever taken a course in the subject are interested in the work will be invited.
New York, (United Press)—More than one thousand ten-dollar food packages have been purchased through the American Committee for Relief of German Children, of which Major General Henry T. Allen is chairman, for distribution to hungry adults in Germany.
Food Given to Germans
American Committee on Relief Delivers Packages
By the payment of ten dollars a person in this country assures the delivery of 119 pounds of substantial food to any designated relative or friend in Germany, the Committee announces. This package includes forty nine pounds of flour, twenty eight pounds of sugar, eight pounds of cooking fats, three pounds of cocoa and 24 one-cup tins of evaporated milk.
The American Committee for Relief of German Children does not purpose use any of the fumits it supplies, nor does it provide the free feeding of boys and girls. Hence, it devised the food packages so that any relief coming from America for adults would be paid in relatives or friends of the destitute.
San Diego, Cal., (United Press)—Almost 160,000 has been spent by the federal government on naval establishments here in the last year according to Rear-Admiral Ashley H. Robertson, commandant of the Eleventh Naval District. The average monthly payroll of officers, enlisted men, and civilian employees of the Navy is $254,000 for total monthly pay for all naval forces here, ashore and floating, is approximately $1,500,000, said the admiral.
Government Spends Huge Sum on Naval Stations
The population of San Diego has been increased by at least 10,000 people by the various activities of the organization according to Admiral Robertson.
Send the Dally Kansan Home.
College Man Must Start at Bottom. Advises Thompson
'Patience Wins', Says Dean;
College Education Pays
Large Dividends
in Future
"Hitch your wagon to a star, but with a long rope; keep four wheels on the ground, wagons don't function in the milky way." Such was the advice of Charles M. Thompson, dean of the College of Commerce and Business Administration of the University of Illinois, in an address before convoction this morning. "The College Man and His Job" was the subject.
After most college men have been graduated and out in the world of business for a few years, they begin to complain of the inadequacy of their jobs. They call professor Thompson. "You cannot determine within a few years, whether or not a college education has been valuable," said Denn Thompson. "If you are in a position to judge within thirty years, you should be satisfied."
Unwilling to Start at Bottom
Four faults prevalent among young college graduates were pointed out: an unwillingness to start at the beginning, a lack of patience, short-sightedness in decision-making and contacts in the world of business in to which they have been projected. Of the first, Dean Thompson said, "As soon as a college man graduates he finds himself competing with men who have no college training but have the business, perhaps, since the day he started." Every college graduate ought to be willing to start at the beginning.
Long Term for Education
"An education is a long term investment. To collect dividends one must have patience. True success is won slowly it comes with growth and maturity." Dean Thompson advised college men and women to lay aside the "rah rah life" after they have college, until they have money pointed out the necessity of making acquaintances among the older man of the business world in order to broaden visions which among college students has too often been narrowed down by the boundaries of the university campus.
Every student was urged to analyze himself thoroughly and honestly, "Every failure and every success can be accounted for within yourself," said the speaker. The service that college men owe to the public was emphasized. Dean Thompson urged the adoption of teaching as a profession as an opportunity for service to humanity which cannot be equaled.
Greedy Ants Guzzle Quantities of Alcohol
(Science Service Correspondent)
Berlin, Jan. 22—Ans consume more alcohole in proportion to their body weight than does the most active consumers, Paul Lindner, chief of the fermenting industry institute in this city. The insects whose industry has become a proverb manufacture their home-brewed in their digestive canal by the action of yeasts on the intestines. They extract from aphids or plant lice which they keep for that purpose.
Other insects have similar homemade home-brew outfits which they use to capability, Dr. Lindner stated. Wasps are accomplished boottlegers. In the Balkans where a strong liquor is made from prumes which are fermented and distilled in open vessels in the orchards, the vats are by swarms of thirsty wasps. The queen flies keep her favorite yeast in storage during the winter between the tiny hairs of her tongue and deposits it in the spring on the blossoms from which the honey is taken.
Science Saves Fish Can Hear
Berlin, Jan Sayas. Additional evidence that fish are able to hear has been produced by a German scientist.
He fed blind fish to a musical accompaniment. After the sixth day of this treatment, the fish always became blind, while whistle blew. Once learned, the trick was never forgotten, the fish always appearing on time during the thirty days of the test. Another fish evidently not quite so bright, took 25 days to burn, but never failed afterwards.