THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XXI
K.U. County Clubs to Be Organized Before Holidays
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1923
Meetings Will Be Conducted by Temporary Chairmen to Make Plans of Action
"The county clubs this year will be functioning organizations," said John Bunn, chairman of the county club committee. "The importance of reaching the Kansas high school students and leaving them with a desire to attend college, and more particularly K. University, is the extensive and extensive advertising that is carried on by the other state schools and college."
The organization of the county clubs will be effected Wednesday morning, Dec. 13. Students from each county will meet separately to perfect its organization as in former years. The plan this year invites that the temperate region be attended at a later date, will be held responsible for the organization of the club, and for the program during the holidays.
Shagan Adopted by Committee
"Reach every Kansas high school is the slogan adopted by the committee on county club organizations "The university realizes the advertising value of the state, and is very eager that every high school in the state be given one," said John iunn. "The plan of the committee includes the securing of funds to provide a law faculty at a accredited high school in the state."
A meeting of the temporary chairmen will be held when the plans are more completely formulated, at which time definite instructions will be given for Christmas programs in high schools of their home counties.
Chancellor Appointed
the county clu-
cite committee, appointed by the Chan-
celler are. John Burns, Alfred Hall
Mitchell Mitchell, Andrew Jaka,
and Helen Jaka.
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"With the co-operation of every student in reaching the high schools of the state, there is no reason for the county club organization to 'ent civil'" said Alfred Hill, secretary of the Alumni Association.
Reserve Officers Meet
Changes in Infantry Since Wa Explained by Casey
Colorel Erickson gave a report of the meeting held two weeks ago in Junction City to organize a Kansas Reserve Officers association. Col. P. P. Walker, Eng. O.R. C., has of the School, Eng. O.R. C., has as temporary chairman and prepared the program for this meeting at Junction City.
Special features of the Reserve Officers meeting Tuesday night in the military laboratory, were the talks by Lieut. Hugh J. Casey, C.A. C. and Lieut-Colonel Eric Willett, the chief of the Infantry Division" was the subject of the talk by Lieutenant Casey in which he explained the changes in organizations which had been made since the war. He also told of the role of the general staff and the tech-
Meetings of the local branch of the Kansas Reserve Officer association will be held on the first Tuesday of each month. All senior R. O. T. C. officers of the university unit, all officers of the R.O.T.C. unit who hold commissions during the war may attend these meetings.
Baptist Churches to Hold Annual Friendship Dinne
The fourth annual friendship banquet will be hold Dec. 14, at 6:33 p.m. in the Baptist church. The banquet will be held by the De Elliott of Ottawa. Ted Herb will act as toastmaster. Tomats are to be given by Margarite Phillip, F. E. Witcraft, and Helen Hemenock, who will represent the big event.
The banquet is to be a Christmas affair and those in charge hope that every member of the Baptist church who goes "on the hill" will be present. Arrangements have been made to accommodate 200 guests. Tickets are being sold by students. Edmond Clark is in charge of the sales.
China Missionary Speaks to Student Volunteers
Gilbert Lovell, who has been an educational missionary in the Human province in China for sixteen years, spoke to the delegates to the Indianapolis convention of Student Volunteers at Westminster hall Tuesday.
About thirty men and women intend to go to the convention Dec. 29, 30, and 31. The Student Volunteers are those who intend to take up some form of religious work when they are through school. The convention is protestant, but inter-denominational.
Members of Memorial Committees Praised for Efforts in Drive
W. J. Baumgartner Expresses Appreciation of Spirit of Students
"In every Memorial campaign for funds among the students, the success of the campaign was made possible because the executive committee caught the vision and carried the spirit of the Memorial out among the students, making the campaign a "project."* and Prof. W. J. Baumbartner, directing chairman of the executive committee of the campaign.
"This same spirit precluded through this fourth campaign," he continued, "and made it the great success that we had. This was an appreciation, through the Kansan, to everyone who took part in the campaign. Without their efforts the campaign could never have been a success." He also appreciated my appreciation for the valuable work they have done, to Helen Jaka, Charles Hall, Lloyd Hinton, Betty Tenney, Betty Sifers, and Gilbert members of the executive committee.
"Especial commendation should be given the department of journalism for the assistance given through publicity to the campaign; I wish to comment on Prof. L. F. Nilf, Flint, Prof. W. A. Dill, and Ben Hibbs.
"The only thing that marred the campaign," concluded Professor Baumgartner, "was the ugly spirit shown by some persons, we hope not students, who removed campaign posters and wrecked the Union model so liberally and effectively prepared by R. O. T. C. Aside from this, Mr. Burkholder is a great excelling the expectations of many of the members of the University administration and the Memorial board."
Bergdoll Assailant Tried
"I Wanted to Get the Coward, Declares Griffis
(United Press)
Mossadch, Germany, Dec. 5. "I only wanted to get the cow and traitor, Grover Bergdall, back to America. I acted only from motives of patriotism," declared Lieutenant Griffis, who was present day, when his trial for assault and battery in connection with the attempted kidnapping of the draft-dogger opened. Lieutenant Griffis assumed entire responsibility for the attack and was sent home when he attempted kidnapping failed also to have been tried.
Bergoldi was present at the trial, swaggering arrogantly and accompanied by his inevitable bodyguard. Lieutenant Griffis, with several others, one of whom was killed by the slacker, tried to take Bergoldi from Germany across the border into France. Describe why Lieutenant Griffis testified that he had no intention of killing Bergoldi.
"That man betrayed his country in need of me by refusing to enter he army," Lieutenant Griffis said. "I have been sent into the army and died in his place."
Heller Talks to Chemistry Club "Hydrorilic Acid" was the subject of a talk given by Donald M. Hetter, after the Chemistry Club Wednesdays formed several interesting experiments with the acid, which is poisonous and explosive. Its vapor causes the infamous mumoria meme. We were instructed to instruction. Until recently, little was known about this substance.
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Coolidge Declares Tax Reduction Is Big Issue Today
League of Nations a Close Incident With United States; Opposes Bonus Bill
Washington, Dec. 6.—Tax reduction must have right of way over all other legislation, President Coolidge said, in his first message to Congress.
"Of all services which the Congress can render to the country, I have no hesitation in declaring this one to be paramount," he said. "The country wants this measure to have the right of way over all others."
message crisp
The message crisp eagerly awaited by the country than any presidential utterance in years, was a crispy worded document that covered virtually every problem confronting the administration and the country. It was a series of clear-ut, concise, exceedingly definite statements about Mr. Coolidge's exact position on the subject he discussed.
He is opposed to the soldier bonus the President said flatly and without qualification.
Coolidge's frank opposition to the bonus got very little applause from he house. Much fidgeting about and playing books were exchanged by the members.
Message Crisply Worded
"America Must Be American"
"America Must Be American"
The most enthusiastic accuse comes from his declaration that "America must be kept American" in connection with his discussion of immigration. His strong stand in favor of vocational care and adequate hospitalization for veterans with awe and with aplause from all sections of his audience. There is little agitation in Congress on either question,
tion in Congress on凳ion question statements on tax reduction and the bonus, defied distortion or misinstration of his attitude, Mr. Cool
The senate should approve the Harding world court.
The League of Nations is "a closed incident" so far as the United States is concerned.
The tariff law has produced "abounding prosperity" and should not be tinkered with.
Congress should immediately provide for revision of freight rates.
railroad collusion,
Permanent railroad of rail
road should be authorized, to be
followed, if necessary, by compulsory
consolidation.
Railroad Consolidation
The farmers must help themselves out of their troubles, aided to a degree by the government.
Selective immigration with registration of aliens should be adopted. Muscle Shoals should be sold to somebody who will produce cheap clothing.
Every citizen should help uphold the prohibition law.
The Monroe Doctrine should be upheld.
The army and navy should be strengthened.
The negro question should be debated. The poor and the poor Coal prices should be reduced, and the government be given emergency powers to prevent fuel famines and fires.
Russia cannot be recognized until she repents.
Death or burial
Mr. Cordilege give a message with an amendment to Congress of the death of President Harding; and naid his predecessor this tribute:
The president finished at 1:35, having spoken one hour and four minutes.
Congress and his administration face the duty, the President said, of developing and supporting the Harding policies."
In the intra-mural swimming meet to be held Jan. 17, each organization will be allowed to enter two contestants in each event, instead of but one as was stated in yesterday's paper.
"He has left his mark upon his tory. He has made justice more certain and peace more secure."
Swimming Meet Correction
Mrs. Dora R. B. Bryant, assistant dean of women, has left for Los Angeles, Calif., where she will spend her function visiting her sister. She will be gone until the middle of January.
Washington, Dec. 6 (U.P.)—Senator Edward E. Edwards, a leader of the strengthened wet flocks in the new senate says the first step of his plan is to be clear up the hypocrisy of those "who do not vote as they drink."
WIRE FLASHES
Paris, France, Dec. 6, (U. P.)—Even before the request is received, France is ready with a firm "No" to a suggestion that Germany be permitted to raise a bond with which to buy her winter food.
Washington, Dec. 6, (U. P.)—Though the railroads of the U.S. have handled more freight traffic during the first nine months of 1923 than any previous or like period, the earnings will probably not amount to more than 5-3 per cent on the face value of the property, it was dated today in the annual report of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Wanne, Germany, Dec. 6, (U. P.) Seven unemployed were killed and more wounded when thousands, in a huge demonstration, battled with the police in front of the city's hall today. The attack also demonstrated at Bochum.
Washington, Dec. 6, (U. P.)—Democrats took the first formal step towards the liberalization of House rules today.
Commerce Commission Succeeds in Supplying Cars for Wheat Crop
Congestion and Waste During Season Has Prevailed
for Years
Washington, Dec. 6—The Interstate Commerce Commission has been very successful in supplying cars for the movement of the wheat crop from the west, eastward, this year. For years there has been a shortage of vehicles with suitings overloading of elevators, so crestion and waste.
(United Press)
In April, the car service department of the commission ordered that all box cars of western ownership in circulation on eastern routes be loaded as soon as they were available. The western roads were forbidden to return cars of eastern ownership, unless they were loaded. The object of this was to accumulate cars in the west for the nearly movement of grain.
This movement begins with the winter wheat of the Panthele of Texas and moves northward through Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois and Nebraska. It is followed by the crop of the states still farther north.
The plan was very successful. There was an abundance of cars in the West, the crop was moved quickly and without the usual trouble.
The order was cancelled No. when all danger of a shortage of cars was past. It is expected that the order will be given again next year.
Eastern roads were not greatly inconvenienced by the order, because by the careful use of all rolling roads, it was possible to satisfy all eastern demands.
The K. U. alumni of New York City will give an informal luncheon for Chancellor Lindley Dec. 7.
Lindley Addresses Executive Meeting of Insurance Men
"Education Should Maintain and Advance Values of Civilization," Says Chancellor
New York, Dec. 6, "Modern education is a gigantic enterprise in insurance; it is an attempt to control the future," said E. H. Lindley, chancellor of the University of Kansas, speaking at the opening session of the seventh annual convention of the Association of Life Insurers, which he called "Education exists to maintain and advance the values of civilization," said Chancellor Lindley. These values of civilization are three: security, wealth, and variety of experiences. The first two hold the gains of the past; the third makes progress possible. The weaknesses of civilization are due chiefly to lack of knowledge, or the sciences that deal with
Surveyed Human History Turning to a discussion of the acceleration of learning and progress, the Chancellor made a brief survey of human history, covering, he said, a period estimated at 250,000 years.
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"Less than a minute ago by that clock, Bacon launched upon the tide of time the scientific method. Steam began to work for man only 30 seconds ago, and what a mighty revolution steam has wrought.
Progress Found Frontiers "Thus, progress has hurled us onto three new fronties: the frontier of external nature; the frontier of the mind; and the frontier of the new social order.
"The great discovery of the ages is this; that science is in sight of the laws whereby men may win complete control of the mind. Within a measurable number of generations a human is capable of producing human beings who may think only useful thoughts, constructive thoughts, inspiring thoughts."
Unitarian Churches Hold Institute at Lawrence
"I imagine a clock dial. Imagine us living at 12 o'clock high noon. Allow 20,000 years to the hour. Twelve times 20,000 will account for most of life in the world." My life. We have no written record of anything that happened until after half past eleven on that clock. The very beginning of Egyptian civilization was begun by the Greeks, the first people to use their minds freely—the Greeks who gave us the Golden Age of Pericles, lived only seven minutes ago. King Tut
Dr. William L. Lawrence of Boston gave the opening address of the tricity institute for religious education at the Unitarian church, 12th and Vermont streets, Wednesday afternoon. The Unitarian churches of Kansas City Lawrence, and this church also host Lawrence spoke on "The Home, the School, the Church, and the Child." The devotional service at 6:10 was led by the Rev. Clifton Gray of Topeka. At 7:30 Rev. Leon M. Birkhead of Kansas City spoke on "Can Religion Be Taught?" The final address, "Education and the Present Social Order," was given by
Washington, Dec. 6, (U.P.)—President Coolidge's message to Congress today bristled with crisp, pithy sentences. Here are some of them:
We attend to our own affairs * * * * but recognize
oroughly our obligation to help others.
I do not propose to make merchandise of any American principles.
Partisanship has no place in our foreign relation
We shall persevere in well doing, not by force, but by reason.
To reduce war taxes is to give every home a better chance.
Free government has no greater menace than disrespect for authority.
A people who neglect their national defense are putting in jeopardy their national honor.
The humanitarian side of government should not be repressed, but cultivated.
American institutions rest solely on good citizenship. Those who do not want to be partakers of the Ameri-
tical Dream must do so.
It is necessary not only to have faith, but to make
praise for our faith.
sacrifices for our faith.
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Rhodes Scholarship to Be Awarded Saturday
The Kansas Rhodes Scholarship committee will make its final decision concerning this year's award of the scholarship Saturday evening, according to Dr. Frank Strong, secretary-chairman.
The committee will meet in Green hall Friday afternoon for consideration of the date submitted by the board. The committee will meet with the committee will meet with candidates in Green hall and will be in session most of the day. The decision will be made at 10 a.m. on Wednesday in Rhodes Trust fund by special delivery letter Saturday night.
Action Up to Valley Athletic Directors on Aggie Situation
Board Ratifies Motion Changing Date of Missouri Game to Saturday
No further action has been taken by athletic authorities of the University in connection with the rumored breaking of football relations with the Agries, according to Dr. F. C. Allen, director of athletics.
Further action will be taken at the meeting of Missouri Valley officials, coaches and athletic directors in Burlington on Tuesday. At that time all officials, coaches, and directors connected with Valley athletes will meet to arrange schedules for the coming season and change changes in rules and policies.
It is expected that the Kansas- Aggie situation will be cleared up then and that it will be finally decided whether or not relations will be severed. Representatives from the Aggie school will be present and will confer with Doctor Allen at that time.
A meeting of the athletic board of the University was held last night and the Argie matter was discussed but no action was taken concerning it. A committee of the annual Thanksgiving day game with Missouri to the Saturday preceding Thanksgiving was also taken up. The motion was unanimously ratified by the board, and further action on behalf of the authorities of Missouri.
"We hope to have the date changed," said Doctor Allen thus morning, "but if the Missouri authorities want to play the game at Columbia next year on Thanksgiving day we will have no objection. We want to cut out games on holidays, and hope that we will be able to feel good about it." Ms.ourt authorities will concur with in the matter, but we will play a Columbia on Thanksgiving is necessary."
Play Tickets Go on Sale
No Seats Reserved; Admissio Set at 50 cents
Tickets for the all-University musical comedy, "Betty Lon," went on sale today at 50c each. Seventeen University women are selling them on the hill, in the various organized houses, and at the Commons.
Those who have any preference as to the night on which they attend the play, which will be presented by Dee. Meet the students in seats early, according to Mayme Wilson, who has charge of the ticket sales. There will be no reserved seats.
Tickets may be procured from the following women: Mildred Osborne, Jerry Ward, Mary Louise Bryant, Kenny Reid, Rachel Wilson, Ludel Mudeman, Eleanor Hauner, Blanche Battailhall, Grace Winior, Sally Tucker, Helen Mellon, Gladys Jones, Moyne Rice, Susa Madden, Dorothy Virginia, Virginia Lowe, and Faye Goeser.
Eighteen New Members Initiated by K. U. Dames
The K. U, Dames entertained with in initiation tea Wednesday afternoon at Westminster hall. Eighten new members were initiated.
Purt of the program was a talk by Miss Rosemary Ketcham on Japanese art. She also showed some of her collection of Japanese prints. The club will entertain on Dec. 19 with a children's Christmas party. Mrs. G. E. Teepe and Mrs. Guy Bice will be hostesses.
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University Tree Will Be Lighted Again This Year
Harold Burt Is Manager of Annual Christmas Tree; Sale of Candles Starts Soon
Harold Burt was elected manager of the event. He has appointed Elizabeth Stiee as his assistant. The event is publicity, Dick Matthews; Candle sale, Betty Sifers, Frances Wilson; Serenade, Vera Neel, Lloyd Rumpelt; tree decoration, Wallace Raymond Eastwood, Miss Marie Russ, Isabelle Schreiber, and Kenneth Alexander; Music, Dean Agnes Huwdard, Dean D. M. Swarthouk, Laurence, Larmore; Treasurer, Klaro Klooz.
Send Money to Hoffman
Final plans regarding the observance of the University Christmas Tree tradition, Thursday, Dec. 20, and the creation of the Student Friendship Fund through the sale of books donated to the university made by the executive committee.
The decision of the executive committee in regard to the disposal of the money contributed was that all should be sent directly to Conrad Hoffman to be used in the Student Relief Work in Europe as he sees fit. The money contributed will also contribute designates the money to be used elsewhere. "This decision was made," said Marie Russ, chairman of the committee, "because we felt that the money would be better spent there than anywhere else. However, if there are any students involved, they will be used for some other purpose, they may indicate such and we will see that the money is used that way."
The Friendship Fund will be raised this Year as it was last year by the sale of Christmas candles. At established places on the campus of College Hall, at last year, those houses which can show a one hundred per cent contribution from its members will be given a pair of large blue travertine candles. Last year only one candle was given to the committee felt that because many liked to use them in pairs, two would be more appropriate.
Will Vary Program
The committee working on the plans for the Christmas Tree say that the event shall be somewhat different from the previous ones. If they other permits, the program will be held in front of Blake hull, otherwise it will be presented by the committee. The program as yet is incomplete and will be announced later.
According to the committee in charge of the serenade it is likely that the serenaders will go in a group from one place to another in a truck. This was thought advisable as it would give the crowd more energy to the ground more readily and would provide better music for the one hundred per cent houses.
lays to Have Convention
Dean Agnes Husband Will Read Paper at Meeting
Miss Agnes Husband, dean of women, will read a paper on "Racial Relationships, Campus, National, International," at the 19th Annual State Convention of the Kansas Association of Deans. The meeting is held at the Hays State Teachers College, Hays, Kans., on Dec. 6, 7, and 8. The officers of the organization are: president, Elizabeth Agnew, State Teachers College, Hays; first vice-president, Elizabeth Bentley, Baker University, Baldwin; second vice-president, Emporia; secretary-treasurer, Grace Wilkie, Fairmount College, Wichita.
The meeting begins Thursday afternoon and closes Saturday noon. Those attending the convention will be charged at a fee of charge in their'dermity'.
Christmas Box Incomplete
The box of Christmas gifts to be given by the Y. W. C. A. to the Indian school in Arizona will not be sent until Tuesday, since a sufficient amount of articles has not been collected for playthings for children of four years and older are especially desired by the association.