THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
OOLUME XXI.
No.73
Faculty Members to Spend Vacation at Many Meetings
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANS S. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1923
Professor Melvin to Read Paper on American and Napoleanic Wars
Many of the members of the faculty will spend their Christmas vacations in attending conventions and meetings.
Prof. W. S. Hunter and Prof. C Rosenow, of the department of psychology, will both read papers at the Psychological Association held at Madison, Wis., Dec. 27, 28, and 29. Prof. C Rosenow is also the "The Nature of Consciousness" and Professor Rosenow's on "The Position of Meaning in Behavior."
Prof. D. L. Patterson and Prof. F. E. Melt, of the department of history will attend the American Historical Association at Columbus, Ohio. Professor Melvin will read a paper on American and Native American cultures in Pittsburgh, Penn., on a business trip before attending the convention.
Thurman Goes to Ann Arbor
Hamilton goes to Harvard.
The association plans to elect Woodrow Wilson president, according to Professor Patterson.
The Modern Language Association of America which meets at Ann Arbor Mich., Dec. 27 to 29 inclusive, and the American Institute of the navy of the German and possibly by Miss Sara Laird of the department of English. Miss Laird is going to Chicago for the benefit of the teachers, nor she will attend the meeting.
Chubb to Meeting in Ohio
Prof. H. B. Chubb of the department of political science plans to attend the meeting of the American Political Science Association which will meet at Columbus, Ohio, also. There will be some meetings of this conjunction with the Historical Local Association which also meets there.
Prof. A. J. Boyton of the department of Economics may attend the American Economic Association meetings at the State University, D. C., this year, Dec. 27 to 29.
Stamp Sale Progresses
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Money Supports Tuberculosis Clinic at City Hall
"The Christmas stamp sale is progressing fine," said Helen Rambo, chairman of the stamp committee, who have been responding very readily."
The money will go to support the monthly clinic in the public health office in the city hall of Lawrence for tuberculosis patients. Last year more than 60,000 patients from the University were treated and greatly benefited by the clinic.
An amount of $50.00 was taken in Monday and at 4:30 this afternoon the final report was estimated at approximately $100.00. The following are the sources used: Pauline Koeper, Margaret Wolf Aila Blauser, Sarah Helen and Felipe Hand. In addition, a representative from every sorority has helped it up.
Food Sale Is Held Today by Home Economics Club
The food sale was given today by the members of the Home Economics Club to raise funds for the new quarters which the home economics department will occupy next semester.
The department of home economics will occupy the vest part of the second floor of Fraser hall after the present occupants are located in the Administration building. The office now occupied by the Dann of Women will be transformed into a lecture room, and the present rest room will be a dining room. The kitchen will remain in the basement. The modern amenities will be a new feature in the home nursing department.
Press Club Blow-Out Held
The annual Press Club "Blowout" held last night in the Journalism building, was attended by about fifty news gatherers*. Stunts and shows served to keep the crowd entertained until a half-hour's "sky parlor," where abundant refreshments of cider, doughnuts, and apples were served.
Women's Forum Hears Address by Miss Lynn
The Women's Forum met yesterday in room 210 Fraser. Miss Margaret Lynn, of the department of English, gave a talk about her payw throughout Mexico.
Miss Lynn has journeyed throughout Mexico and made an extensive study of the conditions that prevail there. She gave accounts of the poverty found among the peas, and of the especially high grade of work done by the Mexican women and women in the rainbow's. The meeting was the last that will be held by the Forum until after the Christmas holidays.
Rock Island Service to Include All Points in Kansas and East
Company Explains Its Inability to Extend New System to Colorado
Rock Island service to all points in Kansas, whether in territory served also by the Union Pacific or root, and service to all points east, including Kansas as permission is given by the Interstate Commerce Commission, perhaps by Dec. 20, according to a letter received today by Mr. G. Clark, assistant to J. E. Gorman, president of the Rock Island lines.
CURRY's letter points out that he new agreement with the Union "acute, whose fate was Kansas City and 'opka prevents the Rock Island from andling business between Lawrence and points in Colorado west, there."
L. M. Allen, passenger traille manager of the Rock Island, on Dec. 10, applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to publish supplements to the tariffs, and issued a usual thirty day's notice be waived.
ar Clark, who was graduated from the K. U. School of Engineering in 1898, sends greetings to the University and to Chancellor Lindley.
Quill Club Has Program
Oread Magazine to Be Ready for Sale on Campus
At the regular meeting of Quinn Club last night, a program was given by the pledges consisting of the reading of original paper by Katherine Stull and Helen Reits, a short play by Nina Catherine Howes and a review and criticism of Upton Sinclair's *The Birth of Time*, by Winifred Albright. A general discussion of *Mrs. Sinclair*'s books and their purpose followed.
The committee on manuscripts will have its report ready by next Tuesday night, when a short business meeting will be held. A special meeting is called for Wednesday evening to hold pledging services for new members.
Three Faculty Members to Hold Kiwanis Offices
Several speakers, including Janet McKellar, director of Camp Fire work in Kansas City, were guests of the club. She urged that a part time executive be put in charge of the organization, said Nadine Morrison, record clerk of the memorial corporation, and Mrs. J. G. Gibb gave brief talks.
Three members of the faculty of the University were chosen as officers of the Kiwis Club at its annual election yesterday at Wiedenberg. The dean of the college, was elected vice president. "Potts," Chalf, football and baseball coach, and George Shand, professor of engineering, along with Bert Misch, V. K. Hoover, and H. L. Chamberlain were elected directors. Clarence Spear was elected president and W. E. Kennard was chosen as district representative. The officer at the first meeting in January.
De Motte Miller will be a guest at the Phi Gamma Delta house Friday.
Harold Burt, Star Half-Back, Chosen 1924 Grid Captain
Howard Grady to Be Leader of Cross-Country Team; Letters Awarded Twenty-three
Harold Burt, c25, of Eureka, was elected captain of the 1924 Jayhawk football team at a hampstown given by the Lawrence Rotary Club in honor of Mr. Rotary's grilled tail in honer of the 1923 football team. Burt is a two-letter man, and should make a great leader for the Jayhawks next season. He holds down a wristband on his head as he counted upon to advance the ball when his signal is called.
Besides the election of the football captain, the cross-country captain for the next season was also selected. To Howard Grady, c.25 of Augusta, goes the honor of leading the team when it is sent out but he can be depended upon to finish near the top in a five-mile jaunt.
Twenty-Three Letters Given
Twenty-three football letters were awarded at the banquet by the athletic box office, and hundreds of letters ever awarded in the history of the University. The following men received the coveted letter: Captain Charles Black, Captain-elect Burt Hardt, Burdell Smith, Max Kruger, the "Maine" of letters, and "Bale" Smith, Raymond "Cracker" Shuban, Alan Davidson, Elden Haley, Chryse Clede, Edward Adalm, John Lomborg, Theodore Sanborn, Lawrence Woodwurf, William Anderson, Fred Holderman, Erick Schaefer, and Mark Shannon, Alex Hodges, Melvin Griffin, and William Mullins.
Coach Karl Schlademan recommended that four cross-country men receive the cross-country "K." The following men received the cross-country "K": Captain Wallace James, Coach Grady, Laverne Traff, Joe Ream.
Coaches Make Speeches
The program consisted of various speeches by the Kansas coaches, Prof. H. B. Hungerford, toastmaster, introduced Captain Black, who responded for his teammates with a short speech, Dr. F. C. Allen spoke on "Kansas Fights." He emphasized that it was always a short fight, how many hits there were, and few facts as to why the Kansas goal line was uncropped this season Coach John Bunn outlined the duties of a football scout.
The last stunt on the program was not on by the Rotarians. It was the funeral service for "Old Man Football." The Rotary club plans to enlist the football team again next year, and they look forward to having with great pleasure according to the members of the down club.
Recital to Be in Fraser
The department of journalism at Ohio State will present five loving cups to the best Ohio high school newspapers.
The Lauchese-Ringling recital scheduled for tonight will be given in Fraser chapel rather than in Robbin's chapel, according to an announcement made by Dean D. M. Swarthout this morning; This action was taken because the seat sale, though satisfactory, was not enough to warrant the use of the larger hall.
Carold Burt
Mahon Eubank, of Kansas City, is spending the week end at the Kappa Sigma house.
"Students should take advantage of this opportunity to hear two of the most promising young singers of the country," said Dean Swarenth. "Both are artists of the first vark Miss Lacchese has been hailed as the successor of the late Mme. Marcelia Sembrich. Mr. Ringling would sing with a richer voice than any other baritone of the present day.
"Students Should Hear Famous Artists”—Swarthout
"Attention of the students and faculty members of the University should be called to the special races we are making for them of the day," Sutchwitz said. "Swetchin' the concert will begin promptly at 8:20. Seats are not reserved."
This star back will lead the 1924 Jayhawk warrior warriors. He has played the part to seasons under the Crimson and Era colors and has a great future ahead of him next season.
"Betty Lou" Choruses and Cast Hold Final Rehearsal of Comedy
Production Consists of Loca Talent Entirely; No Seat Reservations Made
All is set for the presentation of the musical comedy "Jetty Loo" in the Memorial High School auditorium tonight and tomorrow. Film dress rehearsal this afternoon foamies a costume condition for the first curtain tonight.
'Betty Loa' in all ways is a local talent promotion. No professionals have been employed in the directing, All choruses have been planned and directed by students. A number of the costumes also have been planned by a student of the University as the stage settings and lightning effects.
The distinguishing characteristic of the comedy, in addition to the all student direction, staging and presentation is its originality. Practically the music is the original work of John Hubert "Brick" English, who is planning to attend the comedy Saturday night.
Seat sales have been very good.
No reservations have been made and
the best seats will be obtained by
the early comers.
Senator Hiram Johnson has declared as unfair the representation of southern states in the Republican National Convention, and says that the present method allows them an unduly large representation.
"Speedy and efficient administration of criminal law is the greatest need of America today," declared Chrence A. Burney, Jackson county prosecutor, on Monday. The Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys at Kannas City.
Radio is being used in the search for the missing Leo Koretz in Chicago, who is believed to have swindled his relatives out of millions of dollars in mythical get-rich-quick schemes.
Lawrence Sperry, the inventor of the mosquito airplane, is feared to have drowned in crossing the English channel. He left the Croydon airborne this morning in a small one-aircraft plane, intending to fly to Amsterdam, where he was to crumble and fall into the water. The wrecked machine was recovered, but no sign has been found of Mr. Sperry.
Guards found to have been negligent will be dismissed from the state penitentiary at Lansing, according to a law enforcement officer for the state board of administration.
News Tabloids
Mr. and Mrs. E, L. Rathaway, or Chilliecote, H., announce the birth of a daucherbirr; Jane Elizabeth, on 10 September, was born later formerly Marie Ketels, fa'15.
Five Candidates Become Members of Dramatic Club
Plans for Two Future Plays Discussed; May Take One Production On Road
Five candidates were admitted to the K. U. Dramatic Clue, at the meeting Thursday night. These candidates were first recommended by the membership committee and then approved by the group of conditions were made on the work they had done in the recent dramatic club show and in the tryout plays.
Definite classifications are now used in the club and these people were admitted with this plan in effect; Laura Ballon, c27, actress; Kenneth Crumley, c25, property man; Fred Huston, c27, scene artist; Jannah Kirkham, c25, actress. The first three were actively connected with the production of "The Devil Discipline," and the other two were in a try-out play. The play presented last night was "Overtones."
To Use Activity Tickets Again
Plans concerning the presentation of two plays for the coming sometime in the school year will be taken on the road to play a week, under the direction of the ex-extension department. The other play will have performances at the Bovy School for Student Enterprise tickets.
There were discussed for taking days out through the state for weekend performances, at the expense of be club. These would be presented to the high schools in the various owna field aid in the propanda for K. U.
May Improve Little Theatre
An improvement plan for the Little Theatre
calls for an increase of $100, and is to include an office and reading room for the Little Theatre and some new stage equipment. The Dramatic Club hopes to have a green room at the theatre as well as for the establishment of such a room.
There will be only one more try-on play before the Christmas holidays. This will be the one act play "Sham" by Jeffrey Deitch. The K. U. Christmas tree services.
M. P. Ravenel Talks Here
Professor From M. U. Lectures at Sigma Xi Meeting
"Prolongation of Life" was the subject of a lecture given by the M. P. Ravenel, professor of medical bacteriology, University of Missouri, Thursday evening, Dec. 13, at the monthly meeting of Iota chapter of the Society of Sigma Xi in the chemistry lecture room.
Dr. Ravenel used many illustrations in his lecture. The main thought which he brought out was that medicine had prolonged the average human life only by lessening the death rate of infants and chilis. The average has not prolonged the age of the average adult mar or woman.
Doctor Ravelen was sent to the University of Kansas by the University of Missouri where he is professor of biology and director of public health laboratories. In exchange for the lecturer from Missouri, Kansas will send a speaker to the next Sigma XI meeting at M. U
Knappen to Tell Graduate Club of Canadian Rockies
"The Graduate Club meeting which was postponed Thursday night because of the Sigma Xi public lecture will be held Saturday night in the lecture room of the Geology building. A talk will be given by R. S. Knapen of the department of geology on his trip in the Canadian Rockies last summer. He will illustrate his lectures by pictures which he took on the steps. After Mr. Knapen's talk a nursing meeting will be held.
Dr. H. M. Elsey Speaks on X-Ray "The History of the X-Ray" was the subject of a talk by Dr. H. M. Elsey before the Chemistry club Monday afternoon. Doctor Elsey performed various experiments with Primitive types of X-Ray tubes and showed the advancement which has been made in constructing them during the past years.
Four Elected to Kansan Board to Fill Vacancie
Four new members were elected to the Kansan Board yesterday afternoon by the Kansan Board appointment committee to fill vacancies made by the resignation and retirement of other members. Those included Hugh Brown, A. M O'Bryant, Curtis Strong, and Wright.
The next election held by the Appointment Committee will be early in the second semester. The Kanans staff now holding office will probably continue its duties for a week after week, when a new staff will be elected.
Rhetoric Instructor
Gives Lecture on Life
of Sir James Barrie
15 Well Known for His Ability as Novelist, Biographer, and Dramatist
"Sir James Barrie, his fame, his personality and works," was the subject of a lecture given by Mrs Cox in English, Thursday, Dec. 13.
James Barrie was known first as a novelist although he had previously done journalistic work,* said Miss Dolce. It was as a novelist in his early years that he made his fame. He is also known as a biographer. The biography of his mother being considered by many in the most cherrished list of biographers dramatists, though not well known as such, his plays having never been published and not widely produced His play *The Admirable Cricket* is considered by American critics as one of the modern times, so Miss Dolce.
"The public probably knew test of the life of Sir James Erriar that any other author of equal renown. He is very reticent and reserved regarding himself. He positively refuses to be interviewed and naive amusing stories are told of attempts to interview him, ending in the discontinuity of the reporter. Negentriment on his personality; but to know the man one must go to his books, where he reveals himself fully," she sai.
"The outstanding characteristic of his works is their charm. His humor is quiet, reserved, and never luctuous. He creates real living characters, taking practically the role of a human life." *Sentimental Tommy* is generally regarded as the best of his novels," concluded Miss Doble.
America Acquires Thrift
Treasury Certificates Offered by Government
Washington, D. C., Dec 14—The continual demand for Treasury savings certificates, signifies the habits of thrift and sound investment of the American acquired during the World War II period, of the Secretary of the Treasury.
The Treasury saving certificates are the only saving security now being offered by the government. The government is encouraging an extensive campaign for the sale of these certificates. Many extortionists are being done by the government in newspapers and magazines.
The report states if the Treasury could sell something like $20,000,00 of Treasury saving certificates a month, or about $250,000,00 a year, and keep to such a program year over year, the Treasury would carry $1,000,000,000 or three-thousands of the public debt in this form of security.
Two one-act plays will be given by the Lawrence Drama League Monday, Dec. 17, at 8 p.m., in the Little Theatre in Green Hall. These plays will be open to members and those who intend to join but haven't yet done so, according to Arthur Davidson, publicity director.
Lawrence Drama League to Present Short Play
"Spreading the News," by Lady Gregory, coached by B. A. Gilkinson, will be the first play to be presented. It is a play written about a piece of dots gossip which is carried around until it assumes serious proportions. The second play is about Oliphant Downs, and coach* by Max B. Jaslow. It is a fantasy, with an allegorical treatment of the plot.
Engineers Society Elects H. A. Rice Section President
Wichita Convention Names Lawrence as Meeting Place for Next
Year
Lawrence was named as the meeting place for the society next year. The state organization and the society will meet jointly at that time.
Prof. H. A. Rice, head of the department of civil engineering, was elected president of the Kansas section of American Society of Civil Engineers at the annual meeting at Wichita, Thursday, Dec. 13. Prof. W. C. McNown, of the department of civil engineering, also attended the convention.
Professor Rice was called from Leibish University to the University to take charge of the classes conducted by Dean Marvin in 1905. For several years he was head of the department of mechanics and now is head of the department of civil engineering.
Jacoby Describes Floods
Jeremy DeHartley, P.M.
As secretary of the Indiana Water
Commission, he has been de-
threatened in investigations for
flood protection. The commission
works in co-operation with the U. S.
Geological Survey.
At the convention, Clark Jacoby of Kansas City addressed the civic engineers on the flood conditions in the Arkansas valley. Escheveri worked with them to establish opportunities for ocean-going vessels navigating the St. Lawrence river and the Great Lakes to Chicago. During their stay at Wichita, twenty-two members of the members were entertained by the men of Commerce with three banquets.
Smith Is Vice-President
Smith **s** Vice-President
Lloyd B. Smith, of Topeka, former president, was elected mayor.
Joseph Epps, of Touken, was re-elected secretary-treasurer.
The meeting was attended by only twenty-two of the members due to the fact that the state society was in session at the same time and many of the other organizations. Next year the joint meeting is expected to bring a larger attendance than it had at both the separate meetings heretofore.
To Hold Chemical Meeting
American Society Will Elect Officers for Year
The department of chemistry of the University will attend the meeting of the American Chemical Society in New York on Monday, the Savoy hotel, Kansas City, Mo.
The December meeting of the Kansas City section of the American Chemical Society will begin at 6 p.m. with a dinner. The regular meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the department of chemistry of the University of Kansas, retiring chairman of the section, will address the meeting on "The Application of the Electronic Theory of Valence to Organic Chemistry." The annual meeting will be held on Friday and applications of new members for the society will be made.
Among those who expect to attend the meeting of the American Chemical Society are the following: Dr. H. P. Cady, Prof. F. B. Dane; Dr. H. C. Allen, Prof. F. B. Dane; Brendan Eley, Brooke chairman of the society, Asst. Prof. Arthur W. Davidson, Selma Gottlieb, Ethel Jones, Elva Weeks, all of the department of chemistry; Henry Werner and Helen Thomas of the Chemistry Department; Lawrence Wood of the department of home economics; and Professor McClellan of the chemistry department of Lawrence High School.
University Women's Club Stages School Days Play
School board members and parents witnessed the closing exclosures of the district school Thursday night, in that they were greeted by the University Women's Club entertained the faculty members at Myers hall with a sketch written by Mr.
Before the sketch, the guests were received by E. H. M. Lindley, Mrs. A. J. Boyton, Mrs. S. Lefchetz and Mrs. Manchester. The裙子 were dressed in red candies. Refreshments were served which carried out the Christmas colors.