THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN EDITORS Official student paper of the University of Kansas Editor-in-Chief Helen Hawk Associate Editors Natalie Browne Campus Editor Donald Higgins News Editor Mary Wright Abbe Sports Editor Gilbert Smith Sport Editor Kirkman Smith Platinum Editor Gillen Renn Platinum Tales Editor James O'Connor Anual Editor Ruth Hill Anual Tale Row BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager...John Montgomery, Jr. Helen Jaka Harry Marrow Lloyd Hamilton Virginia Dunn Paul Harrison Shore Shore Oscar Lennon Drew Owen Lilian Brown Walter Grave Address all communication to THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Lawrence, Kansas Phone—H. U. 25 and 66 The Daily Kuman aims to picture the life of a child in Kansas as he goes further than merely printing the names by standing for the idealities that children must be able to; to be clean; to be cheerful; to be curious; to be serious problems to water hands; in more serious problems to water knees; in more serious problems to its ability to students of the University. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13. 1923 Kansas this year produced enough broom corn to sweep the nation. There is little doubt that the nation needs sweeping, not so much with broom corn, however, as with good old Kansas temperance ideals. PROTECTING THE YOUTH The United States ranks with India, China, and Japan in child labor standards. Today nearly every civilized western nation has made legislative provision to give its children a minimum protection against exploitation. Twice this country has demanded through laws passed by Congress that children be safeguarded against the exploitation of employers; and twice the Supreme Court has declared the laws unconstitutional. Therefore, there remains but one course open for the preservation and protection of the youth of the country—an amendment to the constitution. State regulation of child labor has to some extent been successful, but many states do not even attempt to protect children against labor in factories, mines and other industries. In the United States one child out of every twelve and in some individual states one child out of every four is an industrial laborer. More than one million children from 10 to 16 years of age are working in the United States in industrial occupations. One state cannot effect its child labor laws against the competition of other states with low standards. Many federal organizations have combined in issuing an appeal to Congress to pass a children's amendment to the Constitution, providing for a minimum of protection for all children and allowing the states right to pass more stringent regulation. Will not some legislators find time to work in Congress for the passing of a child labor amendment to the constitution that will be submitted to the states for ratification? Or has that too little connection with the coming national campaign to deserve any attention? Now is the time to bring forth that last year's Christmas present and begin to wonder who it will do for. ROCK ISLAND SERVICE University officials have worked several years to effect this agreement between the Rock Island and Union Pacific railroads. Under the agreement many University students living in Rock island territory will be greatly benefited in traveling to and from their homes. The University is grateful to the two roads for this arrangement; and especially to the Union Pacific system, which has caused material loss to itself for the good and convenience of the University. Speaking in terms of minerals, leaden sky today may bring golden sun tomorrow. Official Daily University Bulletin Copy received at the Chancellor's Office until 11:00 a. m. The K. U. Dramatic Club will hold its regular meeting this evening at 7:30 at the Little Theater DRAMATIC CLUB: Vol. IIL Thursday. December 13, 1923 PHYLLIS REYNOLDS, Secretary. QUILL CLUB: Jayhawks Flown The Quill Club will meet at 7:30 Thursday evening, December 13th, in Fresner at room Henrietta L. M. Kugnagan, A. B. J. 17, writes to a personal friend from Honolulu, Hawaii, of her impressions of the island. Miss McKaugan malted CHARLOTTE AIKEN, Chancellor. CHRISTMAS RECESS: A NEW POET J. C. McCanales, director of the K. U. land must be given due credit for a concert last night which proved to be much superior to the one given The Christmas recess begins Saturday noon, at 12:30, Dec. 22. Clas work resumes Monday morning, at 8:30, Jan. 7. A colored student at New York University recently won second prize in the undergraduate contest inaugurated by the Poetry Society of America. Counter Cullen's poem, second among seven hundred submitted, is entitled "The Ballad of the Brown Girl." It seems that the work is of no particular excellence, and there has arisen some suspicion that it was honored with a prize because of the writer's race. This cannot be true, because the identity of the contestant was not revealed until after the decision was rendered. At The Concert When interviewed as to his view on poetry he said, "I am interested in poetry for the sake of poetry and not for its propaganda purposes, but I am actuated by a sense of race consciousness." This is only natural. Poets in whose veins runs blood that has been stirred by persecution or any form of injustice are strongly conscious. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, perhaps the best and most original singer of his race, did not forget his race. Phillis Wheatley, the first American poet of African Hood, acquired such marvelous speed and ease in the use of English that her verses were pronounced beneath criticism by Thomas Jefferson. The young man who has just won this prize is to be congratulated upon his achievement. He may yet prove himself superior to all former singers of his race. To that end it would be well for him not to struggle against his race consciousness. Some good-for-nothing people seem to get better-for-nothing every day. All the members of the band watched their director so closely that he was able to achieve some beautiful effects in shading and tone quality. The band may be characterized only made possible by such direction. The program was divided into two groups, the first composed of classical numbers and the last with popular music. The latter enjoyed the enjoyment of the program had there been alternating selections although it was the purpose of such an arrangement to give an oppor- tunity to some form of music was most appreciated. The opening number, "Parting" from Lenore, was well selected because of its classical character, and at the same time gave the band an opportunity to display its capability of interpretation. This was followed by an overture, "La Gazza Ladre," which was probably the most difficult number on the program, but which was done especially well. (By Duxthy Dillaway) The band played with a great deal of expression and the concluding number, "The Siege of Rochelle" (a well-known song), before greeting popular groups, was undoubtedly the best composition attempted by the band. It was played with great melody and rhythm with which it was carried out in practically all the numbers. No encounters were given, although the audience was very appreciative. A mistake in the time of the concert caused many late arrivals. E. H. LINDLEY "Life here is so different," writes Miss Mkaughan. "On my lani, I am writing this, just over the ocean at Walkiki Beach, while the waves pound incessantly on the sands below me." From Seattle Nov. 6 on the Lurine and after a stormy passage arrived in Howellau nine days later. Miss McKaughan is interested in taking up *newspaper* work in Hawaii and remaining there for time. Later she hopes to take trip around the Orient before he returns to the States. Conrad Hoffman, formerly Y. M. C. A. secretary at the University of Kansas, and who spoke here on an extensive lecture tour of the U.S. Museum of Natural History on Dec. 15 to resume his work in the European Student Relief. At a meeting of the board of directors of the Alumni Corporation of Phi Delta Theta on Sunday, Dec. 16, thirteen alumni of the University Ruth M. Muskrat, *fs23*, now a junior at Holly College, is to be given an audience before President Coolidge, when she will present him with the book by her, *Landquest of Haskell describing the advance of the Indian*. PROFESSIONAL CARDS DRS. WELCH AND WELCH, The Chiropract. Palermer winch, X-ray laboratory. Phone 114 O. C. P. ALRIGHT (chiropractor. Orn DR. C. R. ALBRIGHT, Chiropractor. Opposite Court House, Tel. 1531. Analysis and examination free. DR, A. P., HULTZ, Perkins Building. Tele- phone 532. University Shining Parlor moved to a new location at 1344 Tenn. St. Hats Blocked and Cleaned Shoes Repaired Harris, Prop. "Let us Shine your Shoes" BOWERSOCK THEATRE The Fun Show of the World, and All New This Time TONIGHT ONLY Common-Sense Prices 50c, 75c, $1.00, and a few at $1.50 On Sale Tuesday, Dec. 11 All seats plus tax Mail that Christmas Candy Early We box, wrap and mail your packages for you. Agents for: ents for: Whitman's Nunnally's and Bunty's candies in Lawrence. WIEDEMANN'S will be present. They are: Dr. J. W, O'Bryan, 89 of Lawrence; A. H. Flumb, 87 Emjuria; L. O. Northrop, 15 of Iola; F. R. Cowley, 95 of Indianapolis, Ind.; F. E. Banks, 90 of I Lawrence; Dr. John H. Outland, 96 of Iowa; Dr. Robert of Ottawa; O. A. Barteldes, '88 of I Lawrence; G. W. Porter, 12 of Wich itn; J. A. McKeone, '15 of Tonganoxie; M. L. Breedenthal, '10 of Kansas City; R. J. Eoyton, '16 of Emporia; and R. J. Rowlands, '10 of Lawrence. A dinner at the chapter house will present the final plans for the fraternal's new office. Final plans for Edgillch road, will be made at 151 Edgech road, will be made at 151 besson session. Friday Only 3 SHIRTS FOR THE PRICE OF 2 Entire Stock Included Don't miss out on this special! It's the greatest opportunity you'll have to buy Xmas Presents. You buy two shirts at any price and receive a third of equal value to the lesser of the two you buy—Free! One day only—tomorrow. --- ROBINSON GYM One Night Only Friday, Dec. 14th Prices: $1.50 - $1.00 - 75c - 50c Special Student Tickets at School of Fine Arts — K. U. Fraser This is Truly the Christmas Store, Hundreds of Acceptable Gifts, Things Too Numerous to Mention Are on Display for Your Inspection and Approval. Handkerchiefs, Always Acceptable Dainty embroidered designs or lace trimmings on the pure linen or shef materials make Handkerchiefs the universal gift. Men, too, will appreciate these beautiful white or colored styles. A kind for every purse, prices 15c up to $2. Ivory Pyralin Ivory Pyralin (Back to pre-war prices) Nemours the new Pyralin design added to the already famous DuBarry and plaid patterns make Pyralin Ivory the greatest of Gift things. Start a set now or buy pieces to fill in Her set already started. All articles in Ivory, Amber or Shell. Best of all, Ivory Pyralin is back to Pre-war Prices. She Will Love a Hand Bag Reed Craft Bags offer the finest of hand tooled and hand laced styles, leather lined fully equipped. Pouch Bags are new and distinctive, new colors, new shapes, silk lined, mirror and coin purse. Prices are $2.50 to $20. Gift Stationery Why Not a Pair of Gloves A Gift sure to delight. Eaton Crane Pike, White and Wyckoff and Montag Distinctive writing paper and Correspondence Cards in attractive Christmas boxes. Special values at 50c to $3.00. Not a demand that can not be cared for in this showing of Perrin, Kid Gloves, Kayser fabrics and Jaco woollens. All the colors and the best styles. Prices are $1 up to $5. She Will Appreciate Silk Hose Silk Petticoats and Bloomers She Will Appreciate Silk Hose She will appreciate Gotham Gold Stripe, Phoenix, Onyx or Kayser Silk stockings because she knows their superior quality and style. 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