SUNDAY EDITION
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
SUNDAY EDITION
VOLUME XXI
No. 60
Melvin Questions Worth of Roving News paper Band
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCY. KANSAS, SUNDAY MORNING, NOV. 25, 1922
Proposed Expedition Would Make Either Inadequate or Inaccurate Reports
"Two of the chief faults to be found with 'a roving expedition of newspapermen to inquire into European conditions,' are that such an expedition's reports would be either intended for publication or F. E. Melvin of the department of history yesterday in commenting upon the suggestion of Dr. W. T. Ellis in the current issue of Editor and Publisher that a thorough investigative condi- tions be made by a picked hand of newspaper correspondents.
"I am doubtful of the success of such a venture," continued Professor Melvin. "To get a proper perspective on economic, political and social issues, we must question from many angles, each of which must be chronologically coincident with the others to be valuable. The correspondent must also have accurate and adequate information which to base his interpretations.
**Writer Must Move Too Rapidly**
"Therefore, if the writer stayed in one place long enough to assimilate all the facts, be by the time he could move from one study, conditions would have changed. And if he moved rapidly from point to point in order to get chronological information, he must浸染 incongruent and inadequate detail."
Such a service to the newspapers of America, Professor Melvin pointed out, would be supplementary to the training conditions. It would cover one phase of the problem well—that of getting the psychological situation. Even then, he averred, the writer would have to move rapidly from point to point, and in this way he sure his impression was accurate.
“The idea of a ‘roving correspondent’ or reporter is not new,” said the history professor. “It has been
Concedes Need of Remedy If an expedition of newspapermen went to Europe for the purpose of inventing them, to supplement the services which American newspapermen enjoys—and did not editorize too much, Professor Melvin stated, it would probably be commendable But, they could not do that with prediction or prophecy which the writers would be apt to employ.
"I shall grant one premise," he continued, "and that is the news as it is given to us now is not what it should be. The news of rewriting "rewing expedition" necessarily the remedy? The poor aggregation of news as we get it today is largely the fault of the news editor on the individual newspaper, who has the authority of the publication. The policy of the publication may have to be changed.
Adequate preparation 'assensibl'
"This much remains—if a body to
interpret conditions as they see them, that
body should have adequate preparation
for the job. 'Anybody could not do it. It would require men of special alert and sensitive to impressions. They should have experience in a fixed correspondence." Editorial experience would likewise be invaluable to them.
"Additionally, they should have a special background of the social sciences, and certainly, training in the historical method. This would involve actual real experience in training in absolute accuracy, thoroughness and suspended judgment."
Owl Will Fly Abroad on Thanksgiving Day
The first publication of the Sour Owl, the humorous magazine edited by the Owl society, will be on sale at the football game, Thanksgiving day, Nov. 29. The magazine will be sold outside the stadium, as the sale inside would conflict with the buying of the football programs.
This publication is predicted to be an excellent number. The magazine will especially feature the novelist Bell, Bell, c25, is said to be unusually clever.
A Jayhawk on Every Coat Lapel.
"Memorial Pledges Should Be Paid," Says S. G. Elliott
Pay-up week for the Memorial Corporation pledges is over, but, according to Sherman G. Elliott, Memorial Corporation treasurer, it is hoped that those who failed to re-pledge may not have to pay their pledges.
"I feel that the campaign this fall has been a decided success, and on top of that there is the finest feeling and spirit toward paying pledges that has ever been displayed on the hill," Mr. Elliott said. "I want to express my appreciation to the staff, members, and everyone else concerned for their co-operation and help in making pay-up week a success."
Olympic Events Will Settle Cap Question For First Year Men
Hand Car Race to Start From South End of South Park at 9:00 a.m.
"The annual freshman-sophomore classic, the Olympics, will hold unusual interest for the contestants and amusement for the observers," said Chester Shore, chairman of the Olympics committee, yesterday. "This year it will not be a competition of the respective classes but will be a genuine struggle between the two classes as a whole."
The second event is scheduled to be an 800-yard relay race by representatives of the two classes. The competitors must represent a team of varied somewhat from the usual, for instead of the contestants going over obstacles, they will be forced to crawl under them on their hands and knees, which will require four men on each team.
The contest will start with a hand car race from the south end of South Park at 9 a. m. Thursday morning. The course will be from South Park to the Eldridge Hotel. Two hand cars, borrowed from the Santa Fe railroad, will be used. From the Eldridge Hotel there will be mutual parade to the Stadium field where the other four events will be held.
The fourth event will be known as a centipede race and is something new in contests. Fifty men of each class will be tied together in two bundles and will be required to run a course of 100 yards. If any member of the team fails to complete the course, the team institute a penalty for that team. The first group to cross the goal line will be the winner of the event.
The sixth event will require the participation of the entire enlistment of both classes. It will be know as the sack struggle. In the middle of he field there will only be struts at AS while the opposing classes will start from opposite sides and rush toward the bags. The object of the contest is to carry the bags across the respective goal lines, and the first class to carry five of the nine sacks across the line will be the win-
Chicago 13—Wisconsin 6.
Michigan 10—Minnesota 6.
Ohio State 1—Illinois 9.
Northwestern 14—Illinois 17.
Nebraska 1—Nebraska 6.
Purdue 1—Indiana 3.
Haskell 13—Butler 19.
Ames 13—Grinnell 6.
Army 0—Navy 6.
Harvard 0—Harvard 6.
Notre Dame 26—Carrigao Tech 6.
Georgetown 26—Tulsa U. 6.
Ohio Wesleyan 6—Akron 6.
University of Detroit 0—Cairo 6.
Knox 19—Lake Forest 7.
Tulsa 19—Lake Forest 7.
Tulsa 20—Louisiana State 7.
Mississippi 6—Tennessee 6.
California 7—Stanford 6.
"In adding this event to the Olympics," said Shore, "we had in mind the fact that it would give the two men the same power; we use every man they could muster.
Football Scores
Ames Defeats Grinnell 16-3
Ames, Iowa, Nov. 24 U. P.)—The Ames Cyclones defeated Grinnell in a close and hard fought contest here this afternoon 13-6. The Cyclones out-maneuvered the Grinnell team in encounters and the Grinnell team was unable to back up the Cyclones aggressive offense which included a combination of forward passes and runs.
'Betty Lou' Cast Chosen; Choruses Rehearsing Parts
Work on Actual Production Under Way; Committees Meet to Design
Costumes
The eligibility for the cast for "Betty Lou," the all-University musical comedy which will be presented at the Lawrence Memorial high school auditorium, Dec. 14 and 15, has been reported here as the first cast have started practice, according to Sue Moody, manager of the comedy.
The parts have been given to the principals of the cast who are working on the organization of the scenes. The singing and dancing groups have begun practice for the technique of their parts.
Lead Personnel Announced
Among the principals who have been named for "Betty Lou" are: Polly Deer, Stella Harris, Mary Rose Barons, Elizabeth Martin, Mary Brown, Larry Hirsch, Bill Rice, Liavy Morgan, R. L. Long, Cherub Horner, Palmer Stevens, and Fred Montgomery.
The dancing and singing group include the following: Joseph Bash, Harold Frisbee, David Rawles, Justus Fugate, A. T. James, J. Curtis Starr, Nosh Vermon, Bob Moody, Robert Durand, Audrey Black, Blanche Battersley, Katherine Ward, Eleanor Brown, Helen Coffin, Helen Clare, Lutare Carder, Nell Carey, Lilian Denver, Claire Dewey
The committees on properties have been meeting with the several choruses to make plans for costuming, lighting and property materials.
Fifty-five in Choruses
Others are: Helen Danis, Leonard Evans, Pamela Evans, Gertrude Edwards, Dorothy Bell, Harriet Gilbert, Madge Garrett, Frances Greenleaf, Irene Gatez, Zelma Grant, Mariana Gage, Darius Hopkins, Margaret Houston, Donna Hopkins, Lolo Belle Shackelford, Peg Fons.
Mary Neil Hamilton, Naomi Mearen, Marjorie Evans, Louise Wolf Helen Kennedy, Catherine Lodge, Josephine Long, Esther McCaulay, Lucy Neville, Ott Ott, Frances Patterson, Dorian Parks, Dory Ruthman, Josephine Shore, Betty Stimpson, and Louise Saltmarsh.
Sophomore R.O.T.C. Men Instructed in Gun Care
The two artillery pieces that once stood in front of the Administration building are now being housed in a shed at 155 G. P. F., a gun bought from the French government and correspondes to the American six inch gun. The other is an eight inch shell fired by the Sniper Ordnance Company.
The coast artillery department, consisting of sopromores in the R.O. T. C., are given instructions twice a week to dispose of the pieces. At present the guns are being polished and cleaned up. The guns can never be fired here as the explosion would be so great that it could cause damage to the University would be shattered.
A Jayhawk on Every Coat Lapel.
Friday night the spirit of vandalism swept down upon Mount Oread and left in its wake one of the most disgraceful pieces of unreasoning destruction of UU. Some one—it is difficult to believe it was a University student—overturned and tore pieces the beautiful little mode of the Union building, which the R.O.T.C. had erected upon the floor of the K. U. Student Union.
COWARDLY
A few years ago the act would have been ascribed to pre-Gregory and would have been farmed into a flame of patriotic indignation; and justice eventually would have sought out an attorney.
But today K. U, men and women can only wonder how any person could bring himself to exhibit such a meanness of spirit—to do such a little, cowardly deed. And yet even today justice frequently rides upon a wave of public feeling. Nothing this year will change University students as has the destruction of the model Union building. The culprit may yet be found.
No one can help despise the person who would take such a method of expressing his disapproval of the Memorial cause. Only a blackguard moving under the cover of night would stamp upon the memory of 128 men.
Homecoming Hints
1.
Dr. F, C. Allen has issued a warning to all visitors that the game is to be called at 2 p. m., and not at 2:30 p. m., as was rumored. It is feared that a great many people will be late for the game as they plan to arrive here on the trains scheduled for 2 p. m.
"Ham" says that he is sorry that he is so full of secrets but that it just can't be helped. He admits, how ever, that the Tiger Hunt at noon Tuesday is going to be a knuckle even if he did originate it himself.
The University Commons will be open for breakfast and luncheon on both Wednesday and Thursday, but will not serve an evening meal.
The committee in charge of the reservations for Homecoming visitors announces that all available rooms have been assigned. Anyone having rooms to let for that occasion are notified, Mrs. Bryant, phone K. Ullman.
It is the opinion of Prof. R. S. Knappen, chairman of the Homecoming committee, that the psychology of the Tiger Hunt which is schedled in the week will make knots in the Tiger's tail than anything else.
It appears to the committee on Homecoming that Lawrence and Marshall Knappe, brothers of Professor Knappe, are the long distance champions in the Homecoming race. They are driving from Brookings, S. D., to see the Jayhawk and Tiger in their annual mix-up.
Duty of Congress to Keep Country's Stability---Coolidge
President's Annual Message Will Advise But Not Try to Limit Freedom of Action
Washington, Nov. 24—The keynote of President Coolidge's forthcoming message to Congress is "Do not do anything to disturb the country. It is the duty of Congress to create and protect communities, stability and sense of security."
Some headings of the message an-
view to be expressed will include:
Taxation. The condition of the政
府ment's finances and the outlook
in the immediate future makes
possible consideration of tax law
revision. This reduction must be made
with view to the government's needs
and wants to ensure that its
business. The message will state
how Mr. Caulfield believes Congress
should go but will not attempt rudely
to limit its freedom of action.
To War Against Prosperity
Appropriation: This will be treated in a letter transmitting the budget, message and message is forecast. Mr. Coolidge will war against the country's prosperity, the excuse to "cork barrel" appropriations of any sort and will point out that such appropriations will not only defeat any chance of success but will disturb the business.
Veterans: The message will probably not refer to the Soldiers' Bonus directly but will cover the cause of disabled veterans.
Agriculture: Steps of the administration which have been taken to help agriculture will be cited. Congress has recently formally legislative suggestions made to it. Efforts of the agricultural department to work up a plan for a wheat board to help wheat producers in disposing of their products will be discussed.
Will Consider Foreign Affairs
Muscle Shoals? This may be treated separately and specifically or in connection with farmer relief. The President intends to make clear without saying so distinctly, that he favors disposing of Muscle Shoals to Henry Ford or somebody.
Foreign Affairs: Mr. Coolidge will point out the peaceful situation in which the United States finds itself and refer to efforts to bring American influence to bear for a world settlement through the Huguenot people, who say about the World Court now before the senate is closely guarded.
Church Services to Be Conducted by Students
At the invitation of the United Brethren church of Lecompton, a gospel team composed of four men of the University will take charge of the morning and evening services of a union meeting of the churches that place on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2014 at five o'clock in the afternoon. H. Jenkins and Mullings Campos, president of the Y. M. C. A., will compose the team.
The subject for the morning service will be "Fundamental Rules in the Game of Life." These men are working under the direction of administration committee of the Y. M. C. A., of which Mr. James is chairman.
Two Members Admitted to K. U. Dramatic Club
Two candidates were admitted to the K. U. Dramatic Club, Thursday evening, at the club's meeting. The two new members are Anna Dorothy Lester, "26," and Mary Engel, "27." They appeared in a tryout play, "When Love Is Young," coached by Alice Griesa, "25."
Plans for the forthcoming production, "The Devil's Disciple," by George Bernard Shaw, were discussed, and committee announcements were made. The play will be directed by John E. Candace, Dec 3 and 4, and it is planned to use all the members of the club in some capacity in the production.
Stadium-Union Pledges Reach $21,962 Total in Incomplete Report
Honor Places at Dinner Given Teams of Ansel Mitchell and Helen Clute
"Subscription for the Stadium-Union, pledged during the "Kick That Goal" campaign, amounted to $21,962, according to incomplete reports turned in Friday night at the dinner given to the members of the various teams, executive manager, director of the executive committee, Saturday morning.
The program at the dinner Friday night included talks of by Prof. H. B. Hungerford, Professor Baungartner, and "Ham" Hamilton.
Places of honor at the table were given to the teams of Ansel Mitchell and Helen Clute, whose teams had raised the most subscriptions by Wednesday night. The tables of honor at the celebration dinner which will be given next Tuesday night at the hotel will be held here for MacComb and Helen Cule, highest in the report turned in Friday night. This dinner will terminate the drive which was originally intended to last only one week but was extended until Tuesday, Nov. 27. The picture of each of the men's and women's drives was printed at the end of the drive will be printed in the 1924 Jayahawk, it was decided at the meeting Friday night.
"Some of the finest experiences and associations which come from mingling with the rest of the student body come from such common meeting places as will be provided by the Union building," said Professor Forword, who made a thorough investigation of the Michigan University last summer.
Miners Start Annual Trip
Will Inspect Pittsburg Lead and Zinc Districts
"The ten senior mining engineers with R. L. Grider, associate professor of mining engineering, started on their annual inspection tour of mines Saturday," said C. M. Young, professor of mining engineering.
"Although we were not in the same district as we visited last year, we will be in the same district which we ordinarily visit because it is convenient," explained Mr. Grider, before they left. "These mines are by far the largest lead and zinc producers in the United States, and they built about 180 million locality and they produce more than 60 per cent of all the mine mines in this country.
"Before the party returns to Lawrence it will inspect the Kansas-Missouri coal fields which center about Pittsburg," said Mr. Grider. The district contains underground mines and the strip pit's. This is considered one of the best strip districts in the United States." While the eleven men are on the tour they will study certain factors pertaining to mineralogy and geology at Lawrence, just before Lawrence on Wednesday just before the Thanksgiving holidays.
To Give Thanksgiving Dance
Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 24. The
Association dance and the K. U.-M.
U.舞, both of which were announced
for Friday night, Nov. 30 in Kansas
City have been combined into one big
Thanksgiving dance to be given at the
Jack O'Lantern on night. All,
in Kansas City city, dress the
Thanksgiving holidays are invited to
attend.
A Jayhawk on Every Coat Lapel.
B.F. Wilson Speaks On British Labor Party at Commons
American Political Organizer Discusses Aims and Ideals of New Movement
"The elections to the English parliament of last November created perhaps the greatest political upheaval that England has ever known." This was the declaration of Ben F. Wilson in his informal address at the University Commons Saturday afternoon, surrounded by biometric observations of the labor movement. Mr Wilson stated that he is not an Englishman, but an American. His relation to the British labor movement came as a result of a request by lenders of that party to campaign throughout England for them. He has spent the greater part of fifteen years in Great Britain as an interlocutor with the United States on political affairs. During the last year he has addressed over 250 meetings throughout England in the interests of the Labor party.
Claims New Birth of Democracy
"In Great Britain the world is witnessing today what may be regarded as the first successful evidence of a new birth of democracy," stated Mr. Wilson, "This fact is a result of the victory of the Labor party in elections of last November." It placed 143 members in parliament.
"It is surprising but true," continued Mr. Wilson, "that the Labor party is not confined to the laboring class as the name would indicate. It has become a sanctuary for sentatives in parliament are graduates of Cambridge and Oxford. The personnel of the Labor party possesses a spiritual and dynamic character by which it hopes to remedy these problems existing in that country.
Strong in Labor Organization
"The success of the Labor party of England rests upon four great factors which are the base and groundwork upon which the party is successfully building its political structure. The first of these is the industrial or trade union organizations; practically every trade of England being organized. In the secession society has been developed and is growing in membership faster than population.
"A as a third factor labor has established a well-organized and equipped press under capable and experienced personnel, are weekles, two months, and one daily. The fourth factor and perhaps the greatest one is the cohesive organization of the first three named, and that is why it is a common fight at the ballot box."
The purpose or object of the Labor party, declared Mr. Wilson, is to change the public opinion of Great Britain, not by revolutionary tactics, but by appealing to the intelligence of the people in the country and to a box in support of its program. The party offers no quick change of policy but realize that it must educate the people. Briefly, the chief objects of the party are: first, to secure for the producers by hand or brain the full power of production, equitable distribution thereof; and, secondly, to promote the political, social, and economic emancipation of the people.
Destroy Miniature Union
Memorial Corporation Plans Investigation
The miniature Union building which was being built just north of the Museum by Harold Stonebraker and Keith Schwain, was destroyed Friday night between the hours of 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. due to the destroyer has been found.
This paper mache' building was being erected as part of the publicity for the Memorial campaign. A large sign posted beside it stated that it would be advisable to watch the spot because there would be a new story added each day. The building was almost complete on Friday.
No action has been taken yet but it is planned to start an investigation and if possible find out who the guilty person or persons are, according to reports from the office of the Memorial Corporation.