THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XXI.
NUMBER 2
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER 18, 1923
Physical Fitness Tests for Frosh Start This Week
Examinations Designed to Aid Students in Finding Weakness; Will Help
Correct
Physical efficiency examinations will be taken by all freshmen this week in Robinson Gymnastium under Dr. James Naismith. The eyes, ears, nose, and throat of each student will be examined in order that any disadvantages that he would have to overcome in the classroom may be overcome.
"Those who are nearrighted, or do not hear very well, will be placed near the front of the classroom." Dr. Larsen said. "If they are also given to determine whether the student is color-blind, Patients with infected tonsils or enlarged ears will be placed there."
For Both Men and Women
These examinations will be held for the men on the first day of this week between 8 and 12 in the morning and 1 and 6 in the afternoon. The men enter the northwest gymnasium and the women the northeast.
One record of these tests will be sent to the dean of the school in which the student is enrolled and another will be sent to the hospital This is the first year in which examinations of this kind have been held
Dr. Bacon to Examine Women
More thorough physical examinations will be taken of all freshmen later on to determine their fitness for physical training. Any students who are entering the University and who have been asked to queued to make an appointment with John Bunn in the gymnasium for an examination as soon as possible.
Dr. Martha Bacon, associate professor of physical education, is giving examinations to freshmen women this week in an event made of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Ruth Hoover and Margaret Barto are helping Dr. Bacon in the work of compiling data as well as testing students to enroll new students in proper classes.
The regular examinations which are given annually will be made next week after enrollment. Corrective classes will then be organized.
Will Honor E. H. S. Bailey
Enters in University Service For Fortieth Year
Plans for the celebration of the seventy-fifth birthday and the fortieth year of service to the University of Prof. E. H. S. Balley of the department of chemistry, are being funded by members of the department.
The birthday of Professor Bailey is September 17, but its celebration by his friends and associates will be conducted on Friday, September 21. The program which at this time has not been fully completed will include afternoon talks by eminent state chemist Robert Quinquet in the evening at Wiedemann's.
Professor Bailey has served the department of chemistry at the University for forty years in many important capacities. He has been head of the department at one time, divided up and at the time he came to the University was the only instructor of chemistry employed by the school.
Italians Begin Evacuation Of Corfu, Report State
(United Press)
Athens, Sept. 17—Evacuation of Corfu by Italian forces began today according to advice from the diaspora in Italy and by Italy as a numistic measure.
Two transports carried out all of the aerial equipment that has been shipped to Corfu, and two aircraft drums which have been established in the Corfu airport is still being maintained by the Italian military commander at Corfu.
Andrew McDonald, A. B. 23, is a teaching athlete at Lawrence High School this year. McDonald was a long-time basketball player. He has started a new practice at Lawrence High School and that is for every man that comes out for football must pass a physical examination before a suit is issued to him.
Summer Enrollment Total Largest in School History
Enrollment in the Summer Session at the University of Kansas this year was the largest it has ever been in any Summer session here.
July 1, 1401 students enrolled in
lawrence and 25 in the Roseale
medical School. Last year at the
ate corresponding to this, the
school offered an online or
enrollment of 1424, two students
that were present this year.
Many students were forced to register late due to floods throughout the state but at the end of the second term of the Summer Sess. on the total enrollment to date numbered 1506.
Preliminary Measures Taken to Promote New Disarmament Parley
U. S. Requests Opinions of Great Powers Regarding Second Conference
(United Press)
Washington, Sept. 17- Feverees have been put out by the United States to three foreign governments to learn more about a second disarmament conference.
Two of the three have shied away from the proposition. The third is willing to attend another conference. Great Britain, France, and Japan have been approached on the sub-committee. The fools have been put out unofficially and not as direct diplomatic aid from this government.
The purpose of the second conference as outlined in the unofficial sounding-out is to supplement and enhance research efforts in a palely held in Washington two years ago. Further consideration of Pacific questions and another effort, to get somewhere on submarine and airlift missions, was included in the unofficial surgression.
Great Britain and France answered he query in the negative, while apan indicated her willingness to enter into such a conference.
Enterprise Ticket Admits
No Extra Reservation Charge To Be Made—Dver
"The idea that extra charge will be made this year for basketball reservations is entitled 'erroneous'," Dean J. R. Dyer said this morning "The Enterprise ticket admits to a fee of $100 and reservation are free this year."
The sale of sickets began Saturday in the registration line and was going better than is usually the case, it is said. The total sold Saturation v145; the same time a year ago; only 83 had been sold.
Ten dollars is the price of the new ticket, which admits to all the football games, basketball games, 4 track meets wrestling and boxing meetings, 2 tennis meets, 2 dramatic club plays, 3 debates, 2 band concerts, 2 orchestral concerts, and 2 glee club concerts. Excepting the stadium union donshields holders will have first chance at all reservations. The sale of the tickets is in the hands of Lewis Brotherham, and they may be purchased in the registration line, in the Athletic Office, or in the Engineering office.
Robert L. Gilbert, A. B., 23. of Lawrence, sailed from New York for Syria on September 10. He has been sent to send news from the Syrian territory, including Jerusalem and Damascus. Mr. Gilbert recently received an appointment to teach English at American University at Beliru, Syria.
Bob" Gilbert to Write A. P. News in Syri
"Dutch" Lonberg, A. B. '21, and Genie Woodward, fa. both of whom are coaches of the Washburn football team, were in Lawrence Saturday to watch the Jayhawker team at practice.
The University at Boirut employes 144 instructors and has an average enrollment of 1,000 students. Twenty-six nationalities were represented there last year. All the students speak English as they are required to attend a high school or prepare for college. The University. The school is an endowed institution established in 1863.
Students Invited To Attend Mixer at Myers Tonight
Program Being Arranged:
Consists of Talks, Solos,
Readings, Stunts
and Games
A mixer will be held tonight at 8:00 in Myers Hall, for the W. Y. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. Everyone is invited, and new students are especially urged to come and get acquainted. The teachers will bring their little sisters.
The program, which is being aranged by Gladys Snyder, e24, an Burl Stugart, e24, will consist of three classes for the University of Y. W. C. A., and Edwin B. Schult, new secretary of the Y. M. C. A. they will tell of the aims and ideal of these organization, and they may give to the University students.
Punch to be Served
The University, Y. W. C. A. ha,
fourteen representatives at the Estes
Park Conference held August 14 to
24. Ruth Teryt, president of the
University, Y. W. C. A., and Margaret
Dale, member of the Y. W. C. A.
cabin, have just returned from New York where they attended a
union of national student body
council of the student assembly of
the Y. W. C. A.
Violin solos and readings will be given by artists, popular on the campus. One of the most enjoyable features of the evening will be the stunts and games in which the guests can dance to music they have acquainted. Punch will be served. A freshman stag mixer will be held at Myers hall Wednesday at 7:30, at which time the man can become better acquainted with
The first meeting of the Y. W. C.
A. cabinet council was held on Friday.
And the first cabinet meeting of
the Y. M. C. A. was called Saturday
evening by President Milton
Cummings.
Keen Record of Rooms
Keep Record of Rooms
Information booths are maintained by the Y. M. C. A. at both railroad stations for the benefit of arriving students. Trusten Ackerman, e20, i6, and M. R. Worrell, e4, rooms for rent are kept that student may locate a room without coming to the Y. M. C. A. office.
The office of Y. M. C. A. has been moved to room 121 Fraser hall where it will be much more convenient for the men seeking information and help in locating work and rooms.
Iowa U. to Have Daily
Publication Begins Sept. 20;
Full Leased Wire Service
When the University of Iowa at Iowa City begins publication of a daily newspaper September 20, there will be thirty-two universities and colleges in the United States publishing daily newspapers.
J. Wesley Sternberg and Algo D. Henderson, both assistant professors in the department of economics, were married during the summer. Professor Sternberg was married June 3 to Miss Florence Lilie King, of Delaware, whose sonbomore in the college and a member of Alhna Chi Omega sorority.
The paper has its own plant, already equipped with a new model perf-terifying press capable of turn-ing newspapers an hour, and three new linotypes.
Lorenz C. Wolters, Waukee, Ia., has the honor of being the first editor of the sheet and Harry Hoyee, Waukee, Ia., is manager. The paper will be published throughout the year.
Professor Henderson was married June 7 to Miss Anne Gillepy Christy of Albuquerque, N. M., at the home of the bride. Both Mv. and Mrs. Sternberg and Mr. and Mr. Henderson were students in where Professors Sternberg and Henderson took work in the University of Chicago.
The Daily Iowan is an eight-page, eight-column, six-day paper which has recently been elected to membership in the Associated Press, and the only college paper carrying full leased wire service.
Economics Professors Married During Summer
Decatur Herald Praises Dean of Fine Arts School
Kansan Adds New Feature
Donald G. Swarthout, new dean of the School of Fine Arts, comes from James Milklin University, Decatur, Ill., where for nine years he has been associate director in the James Milklin Conservatory. He has four years in the Royal Conservatory, Leipzig, and one year in the National Conservatory of Paris.
An editorial in the Decatur Herald shows plainly the regret of the loss of Mr. Swarthout. It says: "So it seems that we must bid good bye to whirwind of energy and prince of good fellows, Don Swarthout.
The call of Kansas was to teach children an inspiring teacher; have great that loss is its faculty and pupils will realize."
Publication Will Inaugurate Sunday Edition
A Sunday morning University Daily Kansan with magazine articles about the students and their activities on campus, cartoons, illustrations, news stories of the football and basketball games, and other important events occurring the latter part of the year. The Kansan board for the coming year.
At first the Sunday paper will consist of four pages and later will probably be enlarged to eight pages to accommodate the excess of advertising predicted by John Montgomery, business manager. The paper will be delivered to all regular offices and extra copies will be sold.
WIRE FLASHES
It has been the plan of the Kansen for more than a year to publish a Sunday paper, making six issues a week. A few other universities are trying this idea with success. A special Sunday editor to have sole charge of this edition will be elected by the board at a meeting this week.
Madrid, Sept. 17. —King Alfonso today signed a decree dissolving parlement, confirming a state of war against constitutional guaranties.
Miss Louise Miller, associate professor of voice, spent the summer studying under Charles Clark, and Miss Fanny May Ross, instructor in English at Harvard College summer school, and studying under Madame Hopekirk.
(United Press)
Faculty Studies
Seattle, Wash., Sept. 17—Approximately 150 refugees of the Japanese earthquake and tidal wave disaster—the first to reach America—arrived here yesterday aboard the liner President Jefferson. Most of the rebuilts from the disaster were saving for a few rags which they had managed to keep on their backs.
Duluth, Minn., Sept. 17—W. B. Garrett Gilmore of Philadelphia won the world's master singles sculling match from Walter Hoover today on St. Louis bay. His time over the game was 8:39.
Washington, Pa., Sept. 17—Henry Ford, the world’s richest man jumped a two days’ board bill at the George Washington University to get back to Detroit last week. The bill was paid Saturday by a local Ford dealer whom the manufacturer had telegraphed to pay the account for his name. Ford used while staying here.
Military Department Prepares New Office For Large Enrollment
First Issue of R. O. T. C. News Mainly Filled With Notes on Summer Camp
In its new office at the east end (second floor) of Fowler shops the department of military science and research for an increased enrollment this fall.
Bulletin of information have been issued to the faculty advisers of all men students in the University containing detailed accounts of the object, obligations and importance of training in the R. O. T. C.
The object of the Reserve Officer's Training Corps is to provide systematic military training at civil education institutions by qualifying selected students of such institutions as reserve officers in the military forces of the United States. The course is four years in length and consists of parts, the basic and advanced courses.
With the growth in the department is the institution of a new publication known as the R. O. T. C News. It is a pamphlet which will be issued weekly. The paper consists of the R. O. T. C, and will contain four pages of departmental news. The first issue of the publication, September 15, contains primarily a report of the summer camp at Fort Monroe, Va., where twenty-one men were killed in the attack. Alumni notes and miscellaneous information complete the sheet.
Traffic has become so heavy on the campus of Colorado College that a permanent traffic cop has been placed at parking and prevent speeding.
THE DAILY KANSAN
To the University student, the Daily Kansan is not a luxury but a necessity. It is the barometer of student activities and advancement.
A new feature this year is the Sunday morning edition, which will give you the latest reports on week-end happenings—the big games and all the other important events. A Kansan reporter goes with the teams on all out-of-town games.
The Daily Kansan ranks among the first five of the thirty college dailies in the United States. In addition to carrying all the important news items of interest in the University of Kansas it has a special wire service which keeps you in touch with all the important up-to-the minute news in the world.
When the white badged Kansan solicitor calls on you give him your four dollars (a lower rate than for many college dailies) and get in return a year full of pleasure and profit worth many times what they cost.
The Kansan is a good investment.
Sincerely.
John D. Montgomery, Jr.
Business Manager.
Sept. 18, 1923.
The University Daily Kansan.
STUDENT TOTAL PASSES 3,000 MARK AS DOORS CLOSE AT END OF SECOND DAY'S REGISTRATION
To Enforce Penalty for Late Entrance; All Freshmen Must Take Intelligence Tests Before Thursday Schedule for Enrollment Made According to Last Initial
Give Intelligence Tests
Give Intelligence Tests
Psychological examinations have been given to students, but never before have the tests been required so early in the fall term. They are for the purpose of general information and it is desired that ultimately a student may be able to guide his course of study by the result of such an examination. Accordingly, a student may use his test or not from a student.
Intelligence tests were given to students entering the University for the first time yesterday afternoon in Fraser cashew. Curt Roesnow, associate professor of psychology, also gave tests Saturday afternoon. Every new student is required to take intelligence tests in the midstage after registration, which is required before a student is able to take the tests.
The papers written Saturday and today are being graded as soon as possible in order to be of use in enrolment. The students so desire. "The penalty does not taking the quiz varies." Dr Rosennow said today. Even if the fine is paid, it is probable that the student will graduate. A special examination after enrollment.
Expect 4000 to Enroll
Mr. Foster however is not yet certain as to the penalty which will be exacted for late enrollment according to letters. Probably the same rule will be used as in the case of enrolments made a day late.
Expect 4000 to Enroll
Students of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will enrol in Robbins School of Engineering, Pharmacy, and Law in their respective buildings.
Students of the Schools of Fine Arts and Education will enrol in the gymnasium. Places will be plainly indicated. An enrollment of about 4,000 is expected. If this mark is attained, it will be the high water mark in the numbers of enrollment. The students must be enrolled in the College is made according to initials in the last name.
Schedule for Enrollment
8:30 to 10:00 E. F, M. X
10:30 to 10:00 N. D, U. R.
1:30 to 1:00 L. J. K
1:30 to 5:00 C. A.
Wednesday, September 19
8:30 to 10:00. V. B.
10:30 to 12:00. Y. O. T. G. W.
10:30 to 12:00. Y. O. T. G. W.
10:30 to 5:00. S. Z. O. P.
According to information received from the registrar's office many are expected to register on the two days remaining before the penalty for late enrollment and registration takes effect. The penalty has been raised this year to $5.00 for late registration and $5.00 for late enrollment. George O. Foster, registrar, said this morning that this rule would be rigidly enforced.
Registration figures totalled almost 3,000 by 3:00 p. m. yesterday.
One thousand eight hundred thirty-seven upperclassmen and seven hundred thirty-four freshmen had registered before noon yesterday. Practically a thousand students registered on the opening day.
Freshmen are requested to enter the gymnasium by the west door, and sophomores, juniors, seniors and freshmen are presented with presentations of certificates of registration they will call by name for their transcripts. Receipts for registration must be presented at time of enrollment, according to the instructions.
Numerous Fraternities Move to New Quarter
Many Greek letter organizations are installed in new quarters this fall and several old ones are remodeled and refinished. Many letters have made larger in order to accommodate a greater number of members.
Phi Delta Theta has moved to the former Phi Gamma Delta house; Phi Upsilon, to the former University Club; to the university Club to the former Phi Delta Theta house; Alemannia to 1530 Rhode Island street, and the Sigma Kappa will have a new home early this fall. Phi Delta Theta occupies the house formerly used by the students and Alpha Kappa Lambda is situated at 1011 Indiana. Remodeling and restoring has been done by Delta Tuo Delta, Phi Kappa Pai. Sigma Phi Epsilon, Delta Chi and Phi Chi.
K Book to be Official Organ of Registrar Throughout the Year
"Freshman Bible" Sent to New Students—More Inclusive Than Formerly
The "K" book for this year which is being distributed to students as they register is expected to become the most important publications of the year. There are two more pages than previously, it is furnishing data and records which have heretofore been issued over the campus in other forms throughout the country.
Under a new arrangement the book has been adopted by the registrar's office and will take the place of any other bulletins from that office.
All football, basketball and concert series dates are given as well as dates of university parties and mixers. The enrollment schedule, date of the school, and organization dates are included between its covers.
An extra supply of "K" bricks are being printed this year and will be sent to prospective students over this state providing them with University propaganda. This plan was made in part by the merchant of the merchants of Lawrence who gave advertising material in order to procure funds.
Fair Exhibit Drew Many
Rosedale Doctors Demonstrated Physiological Processes
At no time during the six days of the Kannas Free Fair in Topka last week was the exhibit of the University of Kannas eclipsed in drawing capacity, according to the statement of DeVaughn Francis, c24, who managed the exhibit in the absence of a committee to the exhibit committee for the fair.
Medical students and doctors from the Rodea school of medicine were on hand throughout the fair to demonstrate the course taken by a piece of surgical equipment pathogenic bacteria; and a large collection of disease tissues, including cancerous hands and tuberculosis-infected lungs, drew a large crowd from the time the doors opened in warm weather until they closed at night.
"We hope to have a larger exhibit next year at the Free Fair than we had this year," said Prof. W. A. Dill yesterday. "This year's display is better, however, than last year." A. A. Dill will speak at the departments of the University will enable us to put on an exhibit at the Free Fair which is second to none."
All State Institutions Have Larger Enrollment
(United Press)
Topeka, Sept. 17- Attendance at all the state educational institutions promises to be larger this year, A. B. Carney, chairman of the state board of administration stated today. An increase of thirty per cent has been reported from Hays Teachers College and the Kansas State Agricultural College at Manhattan also report large increases.
An increase of 372 students in the last year in the correspondence school has been reported by the extension division.