THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
NUMBER 20
Y.M.C.A. Workers Convene to Outline Annual Campaign
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1923
Many Pledge About Three Dollars; Solicitors Have Number of Cash Donations
The opening gun of the Young Men's Christian Association financial campaign was fired last night when the committee with its staff of workers met in a joint meeting with the W. Y. C. W. a worker at the University Commons to plan the campaign. The meeting was attended by 175 students and was equally divided between men and women.
Immediately after the meeting was over, the workers began to solicit their respective areas of the student district, and according to reports gathered this morning, a total of $591.50 was obtained. Of this figure $282.50 in cash and $606 in other forms. Further statistics show that a greater number made donation than pledge of fera.
Many $5 Pledges Made
"The average pledge, it was found, amounted to a little over $3, which means, of corse, that there were a number of $1 pledges and also a number of $5 contributions. Milton Cummins, president of the Y. M. C. A., stated this morning he wished to emphasize the fact that he was to be maintained if the $25,000 which has best set as a goal is to be reached.
In so far as it is possible it's desirable to obtain cash contributions for, as Mr. Cummings pointed out, this method saves the student; much bother and the solicitor much trouble when the pledge is due.
The association is planning a number of activities this year that have not been carried on in the past years, thus making it necessary to obtain a working fund. "It should be understood," said Mr. Shruz this morning, that a depleted treasury and a large number of compasses now does function properly to serve the students in the most efficient and desirable manner."
Work Is Only Well Started
Work Is Only Well Started
Only a small portion of the student district was covered last night by the campaign workers, so that there is yet much to do. The well will last through to Thursday night so that there is sufficient time for the solicitors to ask everyone for his pledge.
"We have been looking forward to a larger and better Christian organization at the University for several years," said Mr. Cummings in an interview this morning. Now it seems that the goal is about to be reached, for the men of Kansas University are rapidly becoming interested in promoting and supporting the Young Men's Christian Association.
Get-Acquainted Meeting
22.
Will Serve Doughnuts and Cider to Chemical Engineers
to Chemical Engl
"Tomfoedorl" will make up a large part of the program of a meeting of Chemical engineers Wednesday night at 7:45 at room 101, Chemistry building, according to L. M. Cubbison who is in charge of the program.
The meeting is for the purpose of getting better acquainted, so that the junior and senior chemicals may learn how to mix solvents and moves taking chemical engineering. Eats will be served, but no announcement was made as to their character, although a hint was dropped that cider and doughnuts might be forthcoming.
In addition to stuents, discussion of plans for Engineers' day next spring may start. The meeting will be short, so as not to interfere with studying, according to H. P. Sharn, president of chemical engineering students.
Blackmar to Address Teachers
Blackman
D. W. Blackman will attend the Kansas State Teachers' Association at Independence, where he will give two addresses on Thursday afternoon, one before the college department and one before the high school department. Doctor Blackman will also be the chief speech officer the K. U. alumna. He will leave Lawrence Thursday morning and return late that night, and will meet all of his Friday classes as usual.
Student Council Chosen by Law School Faculty
Appointment of students to constitute the Student Council of the School of Law is announced by the faculty of that school. At a meeting of the council this morning, the president, resident, and Paul Wunsch, secretary.
The members appointed are: third year class; Gorge Bromell, Al Martin, Stewart Blosso, and Frank Snell, second year class; Leo McNelly, Errett Servirian, and Paul Wanchus, Eric Schmidt, and Erosel Crew. The council is planning a mixer for the School of Law on Thursday evening, Oct. 18.
Five Thousand Storm German Main City Hall Over Food Shortage
Set Example
President Ebert Gives Expense Money for One Month to Sat. Example
Berlin, Oct. 16—Five thousand hungry unemployed stormed the main city hall near Alexanderplatz today in one of the most menacing demonstrations since the food shortage became so acute.
(United Press)
At least ten are known to have been wounded in the rush when police cordons advanced on the mob and drove the most daring of the demonstrators back five blocks from the building.
Disturbances are reported in several suburbs of the capital.
Food riots brought frequent clashes between mobs and police throughout the country today. Shots fired over the heads of hundreds of unemployed in the northern section of Berlin dispersed them without bloodshed.
As an example to the country, President Ebert notified the treasurer he would relinquish all his expenses and declare that he had for this month was fixed at 150 millilord marks, and his expenses at a similar dollar rate were to be about 4 millilord marks. His renunciation is considered to be a great sacrifice, as does the president's other accences, the president's barely covers his needs.
police re-enforcements immediately were rushed to the scene. One detachment of police was cut off by a mob when they threatened to attack.
Berlin, Oct. 16.—Four persons were wounded in renewed rioting between the police and the unemployed thief afternoon. Thousands of demonstrators gathered in the rear of the city hall.
Leap Year Heroines May Suffer Downfall
(The Science Service)
Girls of New York A. D. Will be deprived of one of the privileges their remote grandmothers of the present day are said to enjoy if a suggestion made in the interest of an accurate calendar by Dr. Charles F Marvin, chief of the U. S. Weather Bureau should ever be carried out.
He calls attention to the growing error in the present or Gregorian calendar, adopted by most of the civilized world more than three centuries ago. The number at present to 468 thousandths days, is due to the fact that the calendar assumed the length of the year to be 365.2452 days when it is really 365.2421545 days and growing by about half a second a century.
The present calendar omits three leap years in 400 years. Dr. Marvin suggests that it be continued until 3200 A. D., when the error will amount to about five leap years, frequently five leap years in 600 years be omitted. Such a calendar would run until year 17650 with an error of less than one day.
Corbin Hall Open House Will Be Held on Thursday
Open house at Corbin hall, which was to have been held Friday afternoon and night, has been changed to Thursday, October 18, from 3 to 5, and from 8 to 10, on account of conflicting dates.
In order to distribute the crowd more evenly, townpeople are especially invited from 3 to 5, and the students from 8 to 10.
The Astronomy Graduate Club will not hold his bike this week on account of the unfavorable weather.—C. T. Elvley.
League of Cities Makes Remarkable Growth in Kansas
Services of Organization
Become More Valuable;
City Officials
Are Aided
Huttenhson, Kansas, October 16—In his annual report to the fifteenth annual meeting of the League of Kansas Municipalities assembled here today, of G. H. Stutz, secretary-treasurer of this organization of cities was to substitute facts for guesses in city government and administration through the holding of meetings of city officials, by compiling bulletins and publishing a monthly magazine on the affairs of municipalization service for the city officials
It makes it impossible for any officer to excuse the waste of public funds on theories and experiments which have failed in other cities. It makes available to all city officials the best thoughtful plans, advice, and administration in order that failures may be avoided and successes repeated.
"Officials Should Be Interested
Mr. Stutz pointed out that every city official should be interested in obtaining the most up-to-date information about the events that take place in order that his services to this city will be the best possible.
The annual report showed that the services of this organization of city organized in 1910, is continually growing in value and popularity among the city officials of Kansas. The program has over 900 ordinance forms, package libraries, and general information services to the city officials last year Over 3400 bulletins, on tax rates water rates, etc., were published and distributed among city officials in the police force, and big schools in Kansas.
More Cities Co-operate
More cities adopted
The largest Kansas municipalities experienced the greatest growth in its history during the past year.
There are now 252 cities co-operating in this work. This represents a rain of 22 1/2 per cent over last year.
The organization is now the successor to the Kansas States and it has the distinction of publishing the largest state municipalities magazine.
Hold Fashion Show Nov. 3
Correct and Incorrect Dress to Be Demonstrated
Casting for the annual K. U. Fashion Show, which will take the form of a musical comedy this year, is being continued today and tomorrow, according to Catherine Rawlings, c24. manager. The show, scheduled for Nov. 3, purposes to portray the correct and incorrect dress for dance sequences such as riding. EK school, formal dances, and house-dresses.
Readjustment to college life was the topic of discussion at the Freshman Assembly which met at Henley Hall and fifteen attended the meeting. The discussion groups are under the leadership of Mary Slessor, c'27; Harriet Beow Ward, c'27; Irene Gette, c'27; DeWalt Hand, c'27; and Elsanor Hand, c'27.
"We are especially desirous that a large number try out, and we want some woman who can sing low to take the part of a man in the cast," Louise Saltmarch, c24, said this morning. Miss Saltmarch has charge of the dramatization and the versification.
Trouneys for women wishing to appear in the event were conducted Monday, from 3:30 until 5:30 p. m., and will be continued today at the New York State fair on Monday, the date for trouys, the boat will be from 3:30 until 4:30.
The assembly is open to every freshman woman in the University, and it is hoped that many more women will come out every Monday afternoon at 4:30 to discuss the real problems of freshman women, according to Miss Marie Russ, secretary of the Y. W. C. A.
Kappa Alpha Theta announces the pledging of Inez Blaker, c'27.
Y.W.C.A. Holds Assembly to Aid Freshman Women
WIRE FLASHES
Topaik, Oct. 15—Attorney-Genral Griffith today announced that he had sent notice to the mayor, attorney, and chief of police of Coffeyville to topaik and show cause why ouster proceedings should not be instituted against them. According to Griffith, there have been many complaints filed against the city officials.
(United Press)
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Kimball, Neh. Oct. 16—Eight al-leged religious fanatics, who are charged with attempting to destroy the town by fire "as punishment for its wickedness," are in jail here › day.
New Orleans, Oct. 16—A gale which reached forty-eight miles an hour at the mouth of the Mississippi, struck southern Louisiana today, bringing down trees and damaging many were forced to flee from their homes to escape the tide.
Kansas City, Oct. 16.—A fund of $11,000 was left for the care of the sick and needy by the will of Jacob L. Loose, former chairman of the Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company. Loose died at Gloucester, Mass., Sept. 12, and his will was filed for probate today.
Once Favorite Haunt of Muses Deserted
"Crinple Creek" is passing.
In the basement of Worthing hall, down flights of steps, past the glass-enclosed seismograph, over ladder and planks, winding past mining machinery—Iles the path that has been dubbed the Crimea with our artists, wander through this labyrinth in search of the muse.
It leads to the clay-modeling laboratory which is now deserted. The walls of rock and mortar are bleak and dreary. The potters' wheels, two concrivances run by 5 H.P. motors which help shape the wet clay into vessels, are still; the kiln, an oven that can be heated by a gas form, is cold. Four fat little cherubs striving to hold up a broken pedestal are evidences of former activity.
The department of fine arts has maintained a class in the art of clay-modeling for a number of years. The laboratory has been in conjunction with the work on Kansas clay that has been undertaken by the geological survey. It is now planned to install equipment on the third floor of the museum to educate the character is at present designing tiles and plaques to be transferred to clay when the equipment is in working order.
And the mining building becomes again a place devoted solely to the earth and its treasures.
The K. U. committee on Rhodes scholarships will meet the applicants for the scholarships Wednesday afternoon. Notice has been sent to the chairperson of a fifteen minute interview. Five will be chosen as candidates. These candidates can then apply to the state committee of which Doctor Strong is secretary. The decision of the committee may finally be made late. Wednesday evening.
Selection of Applicant for Rhodes Scholarship
Sigma Delta Chi meets to Elect Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalism fraternity, will meet at the Azacia house at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. It will also consider several things which will be taken up at the national convention to be held in Minneapolis some time during the middle of the week. The convention of the fraternity, will be sent as a delegate to the convention.
The final selection of the one applicant by the state board will be made on December 8.
Fresh Basketball Equid Not Cut
The fresh basketball squad will not be cut, said Coach Bunn this morning. All men are given the same workouts and no permanent squad has been chosen. The reason for such an early start is to get the freshmen in condition so they will be on the same basis with the material that is out for football.
Le Cercle Francais to Meet
Le Circule Francais will hold its regular meeting for this week Wednesday, Oct. 17; at 4:30 in room 306 Fraser. Mademoiselle Anna Yahn will read "Chene et le roseau" and Les Animaux Malades of the paste" by La Fontaine.
Lowland District Blocks Flooded in Oklahoma City
Breaking Reservoir Forces 15,000 People to Flee From Homes as Water Rises
(United Press)
Oklahoma City, Oct. 16—A wall of water, released by the breaking of the banks of the city reservoir, swept down the North Canadian river valley into Oklahoma City today, flooding scores of homes in the lowland and surrounding areas (within thirty minutes after the torrent was released).
Ambalances, fire department autos, and heavy trucks roared through the streets at midnight with sirens blasting, bringing the people of the oncoming flood.
Fifteen thousand persons escaped from homes in the lowlands of the southern section of the city during the dark hours of the early morning.
Water-Famine Threatened
On orders from Gov. J. C. Walton,
national guardenlw were ordered into
their homes to protect homes against looters.
Ambulances took the sick and aged to city hospitals, which were crowded to capacity.
Added to the flood menace, the threat of a water wamine is facing the city. With its main reservoir gone, only emergency tanks remained and it was feared these supplies would be quickly exhausted.
Emergency relief stations set up in the flood zone were forced to transfer quickly to higher ground when the rapid rise of waters started.
Business District in Danges
The river reached a record stage when it passed the twenty-five-foot crest at 6 a. m.
The business district has never been flooded, but warning was sent out to merchants that the waters might reach the main business block. Store owners plugged basement with insulation and moved merchandise to top floors.
Approximately 100 city blocks were under water when the crest of the flood was passing through the city and between the city proper and the main channel, the flood was fifteen feet deep. An additional rise of eighteen inches will throw water upon the city district, as was declared.
Street car and auto traffic was discontinued upon routes leading through the flood areas.
Jayhawker Expense More
Tri-Color Plates and Features Characterize Book
The 1924 Jayhawk is to have many new features, according to Ryland Petty. The opening and opening of the page will be the view section in two colors. Thirty-two pages are to be given over to the activities section. There will probably be a beauty section, a self-help section wit and humor has been set aside.
The printing will cost $1,000 more than last year, and this must be met by a larger number of subscriptions. Petty stated this morning that the Jayhawker would be the same price this year, as last, or $8, but in the meantime $95 per month, the dollars will be refunded to each subscriber. It will be necessary for each subscriber to show his receipt to receive his refund.
The quality of the Jayhawker will be better this year and if the student body does it's share to make the school annual a success, the 1924 Jayhawker can be sold for 50 cents less than last year.
Troys for Drama League Play
Troys for "The Tryting Place," by Booth Tarkington, will be held at 8:00 a.m., according to A. W. Davison. This play is to be produced by the Lawrence Drama League under the direction of Mrs. A. J. Mix. There are three parts for men and women, with one opening to members and prospective members of the League.
During the wet weather those who are coming out for class hockey will report to the gymnasium at their schedule time for indoor shot practice and drill in the rules of the game. Ruth Hoover.
Star Gazers to Invite Visitors Saturday Night
Visitors night, which was to have been held last Friday at the observatory, was postponed on account of the unfavorable weather. However, the astronomy states that visitors night will be held on Saturday night of this week if the weather is favorable. At that time Blue Diamond, Double-double, and the moon, which will be visible to see last week, will still be visible.
Persons wishing to visit at that time will make reservations with professor Elvey at the observatory and request the number an be accommodated.
"Messiah," Well Known Oratorio, to Be Given by Community Chorus
First Meeting Will Be Tonight in Memorial High School Auditorium
The community chorus will meet tonight, for the first time, in the auditorium of the Memorial High School for the supervision of Denn D. G. Swarthout.
The "Messiah," probably the most widely known oratorio, will be used for this year's work. Copies of the "Messiah" have been received and will be on sale tonight for one dollar. "We hope to sell every copy and start singing tonight," Dean Swarthout said.
If the director's plans progress as they should the oratorio will be given some time next May. It is expected that the orchestra will accompany the chorus.
It is the aim of Dean Swarthout to make the chorus a community affair. Every one is eligible without a try. All age requirements will be omitted.
Teachers to Hold Meeting
More than fifty members of the faculty of the University are expected to attend the meetings of the Kansas State Teachers Association on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week, according to Dr. R. A. Schweegler, dean of the school of education at Akron, divided into four sections, meetings being held at Topека, Wichita Salina, and Independence.
Fifty Faculty Members to Go to State Convention
The price of the membership tickets is two dollars. A holder of one of these tickets may purchase railroad carriage fares to the towns in which the various sections of the association are being held. To date thirty-one membership tickets have been sold here, but they remain to reach fifty before Thursday.
At each section of the association, the University will be represented by members of the faculty. The entire staff of the school of education will attend, as well as many heads of departments, as representatives of the College. The majority will attend the meetings in Topeka, according to Doctor Schewker.
Oread Magazine to Be a New and Better Type
"A new and better type of magazine." This is what we are to expect in the next issue of the Oread Magazine, according to the editor, Gerald Cater, who says that the magazine will please hand the same to any of the following: Mary Aber, chairman of the committee, Charlotte Aiken, in charge of fiction; Nina Catherine Howe, in charge of fiction; Eileen Quinn, in the Quill Club box in Fraserr Hall.
All Quill Club tryout will end the first of Nov. However the tryout material, if appropriate, may be used in the magazine.
Professor Honkins to Sneak
Professor Hopkins to Speak Dr. E. M. Hopkins is scheduled to speak before the English round table of the Wichita section of the Kansas State Teachers College, and before the college department of the Independence section on Friday afternoon of this week.
Coach Lance and several members of the Pittsburgh Normal football team, visited at the Pt Uplon house extended the football game Saturday.
Governor Pinchot Adds New Chapter to "Henry and Me"
Coolidge Does Not Consider Taking Responsibility of Prohibition Enforcement
(United Press) Harribarshi, 10-6—Gifford Pinchot, governor of Pennsylvania, added a chapter to William Allen White's "Henry and Me" today, in reply to Henry J. Allen, former governor of Texas, who was the great American war subject.
"Henry wants me to forget that there are federal state courts in Pennsylvania, which I will not do," the return Pinchot flung at Al
"I am very fond of Henry," Pinchot continued, "and I always enjoy his talk.
Allen Nof *for Mainted Fire*
"He is not for the malted fat in the
matter of his character. Allen's martial attitude on his part when William Alen White put a sign up in his window and defied Henry, then governor of Kansas, 'Come to the Governor Pinchot remarked about the cest-while governor of Kansas.'
"We have all heard Henry warble before," Pinchot's speech began. "It evidently slips his mind that the man who issued permits to manufacturers or release any liquor containing alcohol, and that the eighteenth amendment makes the nation and the state share responsibility for its enforcement."
Washington, Oct. 16--President Coolidge has given no consideration to the suggestion of Governor Pinchot that the President take per-parent custody of children in prohibition, it was said on high authority at the White House today.
No Direct Reply to Pinchot While no direct reply has been given to Pinchot's recommendation, it was made known that no step in the direction of assuming personal responsibility for the enforcement of prohibition was contemplated by the President.
It was said on behalf of the President that the only suggested change of prohibition enforcement that had been given consideration was the recommendation of the reorganization committee that the enforcement unit be transferred from the treasury to the Department of Justice.
Freshman to Collect 5000 "Cottontails"
Bunnies, beware! Kornad Beck, c27, has completed arrangements for the collection of 5000 live "cottontails" in Douglas county. This number will be a part of a shipment of 30,000, to be sold to the state of Pennsylvania by K.C. Beck & Company, collecting naturalists, where five collectors' families have collected birds and wild animals throughout the Middle West. Beck will pay thirty-five cents a head for cottontails in this county.
Beginning Dec. 1, two hundred pairs of rabbits will be shipped to the respective game wardens in each county in Pennsylvania. The hunting of rabbits in that state has resulted in the practical extinction of the animal and necessary areats are to replenish the supply by importing a bordt of cottontails from the plains of Kansas, according to official reports.
Kansan Board Elects;
May Choose Three More
The members of the Kanasa Board Appointment Committee met on Monday, Oct. 15 in room 107 Journalism building, for the purpose of electing new members to the Kanasa Board. However, only one member, Donald Higgins, was elected at this meeting.
In addition to this the committee decided that there would probably be another election held within the next month, for the purpose of electing two or three more new members. This is not fully decided, however.
The committee also went on record of adopting the new policy that all Kansean board members who have ceased to do their work, for one reason or another, shall be asked to resign.
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