THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XXI
Dr. R.C. Moore Tells of Summer Trip Over Radio
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1923
Party Keeps in Touch With Civilization by Wireless Broadcasting; Many Exciting Events
"In spite of the fact that experts said it would be impossible to keep in touch with civilization by radio, we included a three-tube radio receiving set in our equipment; and although the canyon walls, many hundreds of feet high, hemmed us closely in we heard the broadcasting clear and distinct," said Dr. R. C. Moore, head of the department of Kansas, in telling of his recent trip down the Colorado river canyon, over WDAF station Kansas City Star, last night.
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"The most exciting moments of the voyage for me and my fellow travelers came in the last days in the canyon when, near the head of one of the rocks, a large boulder was capized by a big comber. We managed to hang to the boat and were carried on through the rapid; but we narrowly missed a most unfortunate event. Our great projecting rocks against which the river boiled," stated Doctor Moore.
A flood overtook the party without warning, but fortunately, they chanced to be in a place where the boats could be moved upward as the water rose. It was impossible to run the boats on the river during the flood so the party was forced to remain in camp for three days. "The waves in front of our camp became more powerful and I'm not surprised if you think I exaggerate—more than twenty feet high," said Doctor Moore.
The little navy consisted of four green-foot wooden boats with specially designed decked-over compartments, with hatches in front and behind a central open cock-pit. The boats were accurately the course and slope of the river, to locate and secure detailed maps of possible dam and reservoir sites, and to obtain other scientific information about the canyon.
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ecreamline Lake Lahontan.
Enormously mobile in construction, projectors developed along the lower Colorado River, in as the fertile Imperial Valley, and there still remains millions of acres of possible reclaimed land. The very high, and in some cases disastrous floods to which the Colorado is subject yearly imperil the millions of dollars already invested in reclaimed lands and prevent the development of other lands. "The construction of a large dam would be a way for secure agricultural growth and provide means of enormous power development," said Doctor Moore.
The first real exploration of the Colorado River canyons was undertaken by Major Wesley Powell in 1869. Success was achieved and the canyon became an epic of bold courageous explorer. After two decades elapsed, a second attempt was made under the direction of Robert Stanton. In 1911, a memorable trip through the Grand Canyon led to a river, Wyoming, to the Gulf of California was made by the two Kolb brothers for the purpose of securing photographs. Since the Kolbs, no boats have been through the Grand Canyon until its postposition organized by the U. S. Geological Survey started at the head of the canyon and came out a few days ago at Needles, Calif.
Soph Hop Manager Limits Sale of Tickets to 250
Limit of ticket sales for the Soph Hop to be held Nov. 9 to 250 numbers was announced by "Duckie" Miller, manager of the affair. Several new features have been planned for this year. The price of the tickets is to be $2 instead of the $4 charged in former years. Everyone in the University. Tickets are on sale by members of the Black Helmet.
Everything possible is being done to make this year's Soph Hop one of the biggest ever, according to the program. It is to be a 10-object orchestra will play; the decorations are to be by Wewers; and a good program is being planned by the committee in charge.
Fight Launched Against All Professional Footba
Because of encroachments made upon the integrity of college football players by professional teams, a campaign against the spread of football was launched. Maj. J. I. Griffith, commissioner of athletics for the Intercollegiate Conference, which met at Chicago Friday. The conference included 10 of the largest universities in the nation and benefited from college football were urged to cooperate by refusing to attend such contests. Maj. Griffith attacked the commercial game as promoted chiefly by the NCAA and stop at nothing for their purpose.
"The schools and colleges are struggling to combat the various evils connected with football, which, when played with the amateur spirit, possess more elements for the development than any other sport," according to Alonzo Stagg, who was in charge of the meeting.
German Reparations Subject of Discussion at Noon Day Luncheon
Holtz to Discuss European Problems of International Importance
Importance
The first noon-day lunchon of the fall series, which are being conducted by the Y. M. C. A. will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8 at Mvers hall.
Dr. A. Kholz, dean of men at the Kansas State Agricultural College, will speak on "Current International Attitudes in Europe" after which there will be an open discussion on the subject.
"Students are who are alive to the debate which is now taking place between the nations of the world on the new investigation which is about to take place to determine how Germany can best pay the reparations demanded, will find this an unusual opportunity to hear the inside of the question," said E. B. Shultz this week in commenting on Doctor Holtz.
Because of the unusual opportunity Doctor Holtz has had in acquiring first hand information on the sub-
jects, he is very knowledgeable of his own opinion, but is able to voice the sentiment of the various nations During his visit in Europe he gained interviews with the leaders of the countries France, Germany, and Great Britain.
Because the number of accommodations are limited at Myers hall it is necessary to obtain tickets for the uncleen from the Y, M. C. A. office, (21 Fraser, or from the various members of the organization who are selling them. The price will be twenty-five cents.
Sour Owl Needs Copy
Desire Features on Freshman for Largest Issue
"We want more snappy, laugh provoking material for the Homecoming number of the Sour Owl," said Homer Edwards, a senior daymorton writer. We are need of football or pertaining to the freshman. A short humorous playlet contest either of these topics, well illustrated, would make a snappy page for a magazine that covers the hundreds here. Thanksgiving."
The homecoming number of the *Sour Owl* is to be the largest issue of that magazine ever printed, according to those in charge. It will contain thirty-six pages, and the cover is to be printed in three colors.
"More drawing like it was done," he said. "but they must be in by Nov. 12, as that is the deadline for drawings." Engravings could not be gotten in time for the publication, but the firm handed out that date. The deadline for written material in Nov. 12.
"Twist that Tiger's Tail"
Former Student Promoted
Leon E. Edwards, graduate of the School of Engineering in 1922, has been recently appointed assistant electrical engineer of the entire Santa Fe system. He entered the University in 1919 from the Washburn College, and during the war was in a training camp at Ft. Sheridan, IA. He was later an instructor in the Washburn S. A. T. C. unit. He has worked with the Santa Fe fifteenth month.
"Devil's Disciple to Be Presented by Dramatic Club
Many Parts Open for Men and Women in Bernard Shaw's Popular
Production
Decision as to the first play to be presented by the K. U. Dramatic Club was made Monday afternoon when the play committee chose, "The Devil's Disciple," a three-play play four scenes by George Bennan Shaw
There are five speaking parts for women and nine speaking parts for men. There are also ten pantomime roles in the production, acting for action, according to 'Pro.' Allen Crafton, who will coach the production. The play is a costume play of the Revolutionary times, with a melodramatic treatment of the war.
One of the big dramatic successes of the current year, "The Devil's Disciple," is now running in New York and shows little sign of being taken off soon, according to Professor Crafton. It is planned to present the play at the Bowersock theater, Dec. 3 and 4.
Playing in New York
Professor Crafton will read the play tonight at 7:30 in Little Theater in Green hall, and all who contemplate playing out for the play must be there, as there will be no opportunity to play individually before trouts.
To Hold Tryouts Wednesday Tryouts will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p. m. in the Little Theater. It is planned to finish the tryouts for he major parts that afternoon,相遇 to T. Playman, chairman of the play committee, committee, with Professor Crafton, will act as adviders for the tryouts.
There are opportunities for candidates for the dramatic club who wish to study the staying and production end of the plays, in this production, and to work with the staff of the Little Theater. Those who wish to get in this sort of work should leave their names with a list of qualifications at the Public Speaking department office in Green Hall. They will be invited only by their very experienced vision.
Praises K.U. Development
Hospital Facilities Impress Major R. W. Voeth
Major Robert W. Voeth, of the U. S. Marine Corps, stopped in Lawrence on his return from San Francisco, where he attended the American Legion Convention. At the present time Mr. Voeth is stationed at New York. He was a student at the University from 1889 to 1905 in the School of Medicine. During the war, Major Voeth served in France from 1917 to the time the Armistice was signed. During the sixteen years that has been in the service, he has been stationed in all parts of the world.
"I am very favorably impressed," said Major Voeh to a reporter today, "at the rapid development of the University. The most important of these, I think, has been the improvement in hospital facilities. When we went to school here, it was so convenient, and it was so lovely needed."
Ryland Petty, business manager of the "Jayhawker," announced this morning that the book is selling well this year. About 500 cards have been signed, and there are from 300 to 800 sales. At present a house-to-house exchange is being made. The campaign will end November 15.
Major Vooth is a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity and during his stay here is a guest at their house.
K. U. Dames will have a meeting Wednesday afternoon Nov. 7 at 3 o'clock in Westminster Hall. Mrs. E. Lamarel will act as hostesses.
"Many students seem to feel that they need not order now," said Petty. "But I should like to impress upon every student that an early sale is necessary. The "Jayhawker" must be delivered more than receipts. Every book sold means that we can spend more."
Jayhawkers Going Well; Early Sale Necessary
Washington, Nov. 6—President Coolidge, today issued his Thanksgiving proclamation designating Thursday as National Day of prayer and thanksgiving.
WIRE FLASHES
London, Nov. 6- Bulgaria will accept a Jogo-Slavian demand for full apologies for attack on the Jogo-Slavian military attacke in Sofia, dispatch from Sofia by way of Belgrade, said today.
Oklahoma City, Nov 6—The committee of the legislature investigating the stability of the administration in Oklahoma, today completed its probe into the banking commissioners, and the parson and parole system.
Washington, Nov. 6- The American government does not feel discouraged over the present trend of the negotiations to bring about an economic experts' conference to test the effectiveness of security city, it was stated on President Coolidge's behalf at the White House today.
Emporia, Nov. 6- Geraldine Farrar, noted opera star, is seriously ill with a cold and is confined in her private car here.
Two One-Act Plays Will Be Presented in H. S. Auditorium
Lawrence Drama League Wilk Produce Shows to Interest New Members
Two one-act plays, "The Old Lady Shows her Medals," by Sir James M. Barrie, and "The Tying of the Knot," by Lawrence Drama League on Monday evening, Nov. 12 in the auditorium of the Liberty Memorial High School. No admission is required as well as members are invited
The Lawrence Drama League was organized in September of last year with the object of promoting interlibrary exchange, the study, appreciation, and production of drama in Lawrence, according to Allan J. David, publicity director. Last May the membership had increased to seventy-five members and included university students and permanent city residents.
Several plays were presented last year before members and their guests. It is hoped that this year the membership may be increased unimpeded, because who are interested in the drama. It is with a view of reaching as large a portion of the community as possible that the first plays to be presented are open to Mr. Davidson, for charge, according to
"We hope to be able to secure a regular meeting place in which a valuable stage may be erected, and in which all the programs of plays, with occasional lectures on the drama and allied subjects," concluded Mr. Davidson.
"Electricals" to Topeka
Casts for the plays to be presented next Monday will be announced later.
Senior Engineers Will Inspect Telephone Exchange
Senior electrical engineers will inspect the telephone exchange in Teopek next Saturday, according to Prof. G. C. Shaad. The same group worked on some of the lines and looked over the automatic exchange and some of the lines there.
The mechanism of the Topela exchange is different from that of the Kansas City central office. A small continuously running motor operates the Kansas City exchange, the method being spoken of as "machine switching". The operation in Topela is by using a mechanical switch system ("strowger" or "Step by Step" system). The machine switching system as used in Kansas City is capable of handling a larger number of lines than the "Step by Step" system.
Return Y. M. C. A. Cards This Week
The Y. M. C. A. finance campaign has already reached the $1500 mark and there are still many cards out.
"Those have cards are requested to report to the office as soon as possible, but I will give you a week, so that a fair estimate of how much money has been raised can be obtained," said E. B. Shultz, Y. M. C. A. secretary.
Many Miners Are Entombed in Huge Gas Pocket Blast
Twenty-five Men Brought to Surface Uninjured; Rescue Work Is Continued
Berkley, West Virginia, Nov. 6 (U. P.) "An explosion of undetermined矿entombed more than thirty-five miners in the Glen Rogers coal mine of the Raleigh Wyoming coal company near here today.
Approximately seventy-five workers were in the mine when the explosion occurred. Twenty-five were brought to the surface uninjured. First reports said the state of the others was doubtful.
R. F. Lambig, chief of the state bureau of mines, was reported to be enroute with rescue equipment.
Workers in Mine Short Time
The workers had been down in the mine for two weeks, and the blast came. Women and children in the mining camp came running to the opening of the Glen Roger shaft at the bottom of the mine, twenty-five men came to the surface
A pocket of gas is believed to have caused the explosion the men said. Smoke and debris hindered the work from going back down the miseshaft.
Twelve bodies recovered from the site of the bombing have been recovered from the pit of the bombing. Coal company Glen Rogers mine here, wrecked by an explosion this morning, according to a statement issued at noon today by the company's officials. Thirty men are known to be entombed, the statement said.
Twelve Bodies Recovered
Sixty-five workers went down the main shaft of the mine at dawn. Twenty-three made their way to the surface soon after the blast. They were brought out by the office expressed grave fears for the fate of the men who have not come up.
Fashion Show Date Set
Committee in Charge to Choose Models This Week
"We have definitely decided to have the fashion show Nov. 22 in Praser chapel," said Catherine Rawlings, c24, chairman of the committee. "We have had two rehearsals and have been very satisfactory."
Miss Rawlings, together with Louise Saltmarch, c24, and Helen Friend, c24, will choose the girls to act as models some time during the latter season. George Goehr, c26, has been selected for one of the parts not previously chosen.
The show will take the form of a musical comedy in three acts. It will contest activities on the hill this year and will be held Tuesday at 3:30 in 306 Fraser.
Oread Make-up Changes
Magazine Will Represent Hill's Literary Ability
The fall issue of the Oread Magazine will be published *Bo. Occupying Week*, according to Katherine Stull, author of the book for the printing have been let to the Journal-World. "The Journal-World," said Miss Stull, "took into consideration the fact that the student editors will be practically done at once."
The new issue will be characterized by a larger size page and a different scheme of cover design, according to the editorial board of the editorial board. "The plan is to alter the entire makeup of the magazine," Miss Aber said. More copy consisting of fiction, short informal essays, reviews of modern books, and articles in the deadline for manuscripts will be November 10. The editorial board has expressed the desire of having the Oread Magazine truly representative of the literary ability on the hill, and persons are urged to contribute to it.
The Oread Magazine is published by the Quill Club. The staff is as follows: Gerald Pipes, editor; Katherine Stull, business manager; Mary Aber, chairman of the editorial board; Winona Thompson, advertising manager; Dorothea Hyle, circulation manager.
"Won't that Tiger Wail"
Local R. O. T. C. Banquet in Charge of Battery A
Social activities of the local unit of the R. O. T. C. will begin with a banquet Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 in Weldemere's Tea Room. The military unit has planned a series of internships during the school year. Dr. H. B. Hungerford, of the department of entomology, will be present as a guest. Speeches will be made by Prof. W. W. Davis of the department, and Maj. J. E. W. matrix of the department of military science and tattoes.
Details of the life and activities at summer encampments will be presented by Welden Arstrongest, e24, 816-750-9200. A will be in charge of the banquet under the direction of its commander, Herman Pontius. Each battery will have the opportunity of having a banquet some time during the year.
All Sophomores Asked to Take Active Part in Olympic Contests
Events Will Include 440-Yard Relay, Tug-of-War and "War Ring"
"It is the duty of every sonohomoe in this university to turn out Thanksgiving morning," said Paul Reineh, president of Black Helmet, sophomore who will remember the spirit with which the sophomores entered the Olympics last year he will know why the freshman class won. By entering with the same spirit this year, it will be worth winning again to win gain." Reineh concluded.
One of the events will be the 440-yard relay between the two classes. To insure a winning team the differing runners must get them running and getting them in shape for the event. This will be the only event which will require any prepara-
It has been rumored that there might be a meeting of the men of the club, which they are organizing the men and instilling a little pep in them, but these rumors could not be verified by either Renitte Cote" Cheat, "Olympics" manager.
The other events will include the tug-of-war by the four classes of weights, the war ring invented last year by Dr. Naismith, and possibly a push ball contest, if the push ball can be repaired.
Secretaries As Rooters
Cabinet Members to Witness Haskell-Marine Game
At the Haskell-Marine football game, which is to be held Nov. 17 in the Yankee stadium, New York there will be a member of the President's cabinet on each side, accorded B. P. Bensi, superintendent of Haskell.
Mr. Denby, secretary of the navy,
assured the Marines that he would be on their side, rooting for them.
When Hubert Work, secretary of the Interior, heard of this he informed Mr. Pearses that if it was at all possible, he would be on the Haskell site "in full force."
Secretary Work, who is now on a short trip in Colorado expects to visit Haskell and the University, on Wednesday, for all of his arrival if not yet known.
Unorganized Men Fail to Appear at Meeting
Only a fraction of the unorganized men who were on the special train to Nebraska responded to the call for a meeting last night. Clement E. H. Haas said that he regrets that all of the men did not appear at the meeting.
"It is just as important for the unorganized men to get together on this matter as it is for the organized men," said Steve Merrill, chairman, this morning. "A number have alighted over the situation; are others who are also guilty, but it is not fair for these few men to bear the burden of the whole body."
no tryouts for the W. S. G. A musical comedy will be held on Tuesday. Tryouts will be held Friday afternoon from 4:30 to 6, and probably Saturday morning. Watch announcements for Saturday tryouts.
SUE MOODY, Manager
"Twist that Tiger's Tail"
Awards of Prizes for Safety First Contest Published
Sam Hill's Essay Is First;
Josephine Burnham Has
Prize Winning
Slogan
Winning Slogans
The winners of the safety week contest which was conducted last spring was announced Monday by Mr. J. T. Skinner, local manager of the Kansas Electric and Power Co. The first prize was awarded to Sam Hill, a student of the University of M. Oryan, 'c25, and the third prize to Dorothy Enlow, a sophomore in the Lawrence High School.
Besides the contest for the best essays on "Safety First" a contest was also conducted for the best safety first slogan. Josephine M. Burnham, 1653 Mississippi street, won the prize first with the slogan; "Caution each day keeps danger away."
The second prize of the slogan contest was awarded to Ellis Van Camp c'26 who submitted the slogan; "Caution is never regretted."
The contest was directed by Caryl D. Sinn, spet 21 who is now publicity manager for the Albert Immanuel Co., which controls the Kansas Electric Power Co. of Lawrence. There were sums of $25, $15, and $10; while those for the slogan contests were $10 and $5.
More Than 100 Entries
In commenting upon the results, Mr. Skimmer said, "The contest has accomplished much. I do not thi that there have been as many accidents in recent months." The real purpose of the contest, however, was to obtain slogans for the street cars. "I will be particularly interested in the street cars of Lawrence and will be distributed to other places where the Albert Immunol Co. operates lines."
There were more than a hundred entries in the contest and the judges were Supt. H. P. Smith, Rev. E. E. Edwards, and Prof. L. N. Flint.
Y.M.C.A.Holds Conference
First Chapter Organized in 1899 at Chapman, Kansas
The Y. M. C. A. will hold the seventh annual conference of Christian High School Association, Inc. "Y" here Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2.
Last year 1200 attended the conference from the high school Y. M. C. A's. The conference this year will be kept down to 1000.
Kansas is very active in Y. M. C. A. work. This state has more high Ys for the population than any other state. The first chapter in the counter-organized at Chapman in 1880, when it was organized in Wichita, in 1914.
The state has a secretary who devotes his entire time to the Hi-Y work. The local work is in charge of some interested faculty member.
Fourteen Men Selected For K. U. Debate Squad
Results of the tryouts for the intercollegiate debate squad held Nov. 2 and 3 were announced yesterday by Bryan Gilmickson, debate coach. The university's three members of the squad: Paul Wunch, Richard Hanson, Julie Pierce, Lloyd Roberts, M. S. Zimmerman, Cornelius Pence, James Brittell, Earl LinholmHunter Schafer, Elbridge Burcher, Jeffrey Fink, bell Mont Clair Saeur, Freed Field.
Three of the men selected, Wunsch, Schafer, and Field, are experienced debaters. Many others on the squad have shown excellent possibilities, according to Mr. Gilkinson, and give promise of development into good debate material. "Interest in intercollege matches is at its lowest ebb in years," said Mr. Gilkinson, indicated by the fact that only eight tried out, whereas from thirty to fifty have always appeared at the troubles of previous years."
The judges of the tryouts were:
Prof. R. D. O'Leary, W. E. Sandelius, B. A. Gikinson.
The Bacteriology club will hold its regular meeting in the form of a luncheon in room 310 Snow hall, Wednesday at 12:30.