THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XX.
K. U. Orchestra To Give Annual Concert Tonight
Marcelle Privat, Contralto Will Assist as Soloist; Edward F. Kurtz, Conductor
The annual spring concert of the University orchestra will be given this evening at 8:30 in Fraser chamber, Miss Marcelie Privat, contrifolio, of the orchestra. Students of the orchestra as a soloist, Edward F. Kurtz, professor of violin in the School of Fine Arts, is the conductor of the orchestra. Student activity tickets will be accepted, or there is a chance of fifty cents for single admission.
Opera Selections Will Prevail
Opera Selections in the
Miss Press will invite "My Heart
MustPrivilege" from the opera
"Sampoon and Delilah" by Saint
Saens. She sang this piece in a
concert given at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in January.
The orchestra gives a concert in the fall and spring of each year. Professor Kurtz expressed his approval of the program to be given tonight. "I am pleased with the progress the orchestra has made and is building up an orchestra capable of playing the works in a better style than previously."
"Miss Privat is a delightful
music," said Harold L. Butler, sean
of the School of Fine Arts, "and she
wrote this book with the St. Louis Symphony orchestra, for which she sang two concerts this winter." Miss Privat is leaving
the University this spring, and this
probably be her last appearance
here.
"Peer Gynt Suite" To Be Played
The Overture "Zampu" by Herod will be the first number of the program. The second selection is the "Peer Gym Suite" by Grieg. This is a part of the incidental music written for the play of that name by Dsen, and usually given with the play. The different parts of the suite represent the scenes of the play. The four parts are "Morning," "Adee Death," "In It All," and "At the Hill in the Mountain King." This was given in the Children's Concert by the Kansas City Little Symphony Orchestra.
"My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice from 'Samppson and Dellahl' by Saint Saens will be given by Blese Fonck, who wrote the bellion which was written for Jarnel's play "Death," will be given here for the first time. The last piece is the "Introduction to Act III from Loengirn bwr", by Gagner, which the Minnesapolis Symphony Orchestra in their concert here this spring.
Missouri Berry Crop Big
Harvest of This Year's Yield to be at Peak by June 1
Carthage, Mo, May 17. The strawberry season is Southwest Missouri is on. Harvest of this year's crop will be at its peak by June 1.
With approximately 20,000 berry pickers at work in the fortify fields, a total crop in excess of 2,000 caraboles is needed. The Northwest Arkansas. Early estimates indicate a slightly smaller yield than last season, but with prices good and the berry quality somewhat satisfactory, a profitable season is anticipated.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1923
Jaucer county, according to previous achievements will lead in strawberry shipments, with estimates of more than 500 truck-deliveries, chiefly from the Sarareo district.
Missouri Pacific Officer Killed by Bandits in Raid
Leavenworth, May 17. — James David, Missouri Pacific special officer, was shot and killed by box car bantins in the railroad yards here today.
According to Hermann Boyd, another special agent, David was shot down when the two officers encountered a pair of bandits breaking into a car box. The robbers refused to surrender when commanded to do so and returning the officer's fire killed David. The bandits escaped.
A tea for members of the department of journalism was given this afternoon.
Two to Take Examinations For Doctor of Philosophy
two final oral examinations for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy will be held next week, according to E. B. Stouffer, dean of the Graduate school. One is the examination of Hervey Faris who is majoring in Electrical Engineering and is the examination of Fernando Erunda, whose major is education.
These oral examinations will cover both the major field and the fields of the two minor subjects studied. Any member of the graduate faculty who is interested may attend these examinations or work with the staff of Mr. Barinojo and Mr. Faris are on file in the graduate office and are open to the inspection of anyone.
Miss Privat Accepts Position in Cleveland Institute of Music
Instructor in Voice Has Been On University Faculty For Two Years
NUMBER 157
Miss Marcelie Privat, assistant professor of voice, who has been here for two years, has accepted a position as professor of voice in the Cleveland Institute of Music, at Cleveland, Ohio Miss Privat was head of the department of music, and served as conservatory of music, in North Carolina, before she came to the University.
Miss Privat will travel in Europe this summer, spending most of her time abroad on a private land. She will sing in the sacred concert in Geneva. She will also sing in other places in Europe. She will spend some time in both London and Paris.
Andre de Ribeaupierre, of the department of violin in the Cincinnati conservatory of music, is also leaving for the University of Bock, a Swiss composer, is the director of the Cleveland institute. The institute there has the department of Dulceo Eurhythmico, which Musica Prima would find when he came to the University.
"We are sorry to lose Miss Privat as she is a very lovely singer and a very fine teacher," said Dean H. L Butler, this morning, in speaking of Miss Privat's departure from the University.
"City Manager" Out Again
Former Professor's Discussior of Sewers Featured
A feature of the May issue of the City Manager Magazine which was published yesterday is a discussion of the advantages of separate and combined sewers, by Charles A. Haskins, consulting engineer, Kansas University, who was a former professor of sanitary engineering at the University.
S. E. Rose, on the bureau of governmental research, Detroit, Mich., proposes a rating form for policemen. His suggestion is one which is intended to form the basis for intelligent employment and systematic training of policemen. The Detroit bureau of governmental research has just completed a study on the qualifications that are required for police officers with the Detroit police department, has prepared a standard rating form for use in periodically rating members of the police force.
The magazine also contains a directory of city manager cities, changes in directory of city managers, and a list of city manager vacancies. A complete list of new appointments and results of elections is published there. The magazine contains an interesting digest of books, reports, and miscellaneous matter which is of interest to city managers and others.
Alpha Kappa Psi is Host at Founder's Day Dinner
Alpha Kappa Psi, national Commerce fraternity, entertained with n-founder's day banquet May 15, at the Chapter House, in celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the organist's local church, installed in 1920, originating from the local community club of the University.
Ralph Gould, e'23, acted as toastmaster. Tosts were given by Pro-
fessor Robert Feis, all of the department of Economics and Commerce.
A Student Union Building Next!
Luther Burbank, Still Young at 75, Is Carnival King
Santa Rosa, Cal., Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary of Arrival of Great Botanist
Santa Rosa, Cal., May 17—Fifty years ago today a young man with a kit of carpenters tools padded up the main street of Santa Rosa looking for work. A carpenter who needed an assistant gave the young fellow a job, and Luther Burbank, who had come to California from Massachusetts in search of health care workers, organized a big idea—the urging of trees and plants to greater development for the service of humanity.
Today Santa Rosa is in carnival dress, celebrating the Burbank jubilee. Burbank himself, a youth of 75 years, is king of the carnival.
Noted for Potato at 25
Burbank labored at carpentry to make his living, in his off hours fifty years ago bit by bit, began to realize on his dream. Back in Massachusetts the Burbank potato alley collapsed and a reaccomplement at the age of 65.
First he developed a small nursery where he grew fruit trees and sold Cream to the farmers nearby, and grew shrubs and flowers which he cultivated. The business expanded and soon there was no more reason for carpeting.
Conducting Many Experiments Now
Hundreds of new varieties of plants have resulted from his experiments. Scores of fruit and flowery shrubs are his development. In his floral experimental gardens here and in his horticultural laboratories at more than one hundred experiments are now going on under his direction.
Luther Burbank's chief complaint is that there seems to be a little time left for him to do the many things he has planned to do.
Sachems Hold Election
Miller, Firebaugh, Shore and Griffin Are Officers
Sachen hold initiation for eight new members last night from 6:30 until 9:30. The picnic lunch which the men planned to men in Brown's grove was held in the Sigma Nizam ground was damp after a recent rain.
The second annual meeting of the Kansas Medical Laboratory Association was held today in Snow Hall. Business was taken up at the morning session, and the report of the committee on resolutions for the committee on education and the committee on resolutions were given. Election of a president, vice-president, secretary, and a member to the executive council will take place later. About twenty members of the committee attended the morning session.
After initiation, the ejection of officers was held. The following men were elected: Howard Miller, Chief Sachen; Howard Firebaugh, Keeper of Fires; Chester Shore, Medicine Man; and Melen Griffin, Wampum Man.
State Medical Association in Yearly Meeting Here
The meeting last night, was the last for this year and the election and initiation were combined because of the propinquity of quizzes. Since the organization chose only eight new members this spring, others will be chosen next fall. According to the rules governing election of new members, the Sachms may choose from ten to fifteen members in the spring and eight or ten in the fall. The goal of Saem's main members of the organization, if they return to school after graduation. Mr. Miller, who was made Chief Sachem, is planning to return to school next fall.
Luncheon for members and guests was served at Wiedmann's. A scientific session was held this fall at the School of Medicine, J. C. Ginton, M. D., of Augusta, and W. Conyra Herring, M. D., of Parsons, presented papers. There are about 20 members of the Medical Laboratory Association.
WIRE FLASHES
Denver, May 17—L. B. Adams,
prominent Dominican leader and
attorney of Pueblo today was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late United States Senator,
Samuel D. Nicholson, of Colorado.
Topka, May 17.—More than $300,000 for federal aid in road but dung was allotted today by the state highway commission. Sherman county received $20,000 for a dirt road project and $78,000 to allow land improvement of Calbuh Bluff' road between Lawrence and Top ka.
Kansas City, May 17.—A move to educate 3,000,000 negro Baptists, was made by southern Baptists here today when a movement was launched to purchase Saint Cecelia, an Académie de la Mercian school, education of Catholic girls, for approximately $300,000 and converting it into a negro school.
Topека, May 17—Gov. J. M. Lacke announced today that he had asked for the resignation of Dr. S. J. Coombine, secretary of the State Board of Health for more than nineteen years. In his letter to Dr Coombine the governor asked him to stand in his resignation at once.
Journalism Instructor Resigns for Position On Colorado Paper
C. H. Galloway Was Formerly Connected With Chicago
Clark H. Galloway, instructor in the department of journalism, has announced his resignation in order to take the position of news editor on the Fort Collins Morning Express of Fort Collins, Colo. He will have entire charge of the news getting department of the paper.
Coal Operators Appear to Present Rate Plea
Newspaper
The Fort Collins Morning Express is fifty years old, and has one of the largest circulations in the state of Colorado. The city is at the gateway to Eats Park and is in one of the most desirable segregated districts in the United States.
Mr. Galloway came to the University last fall. He spent the previous year with the Chicago Tribune as a reporter and wrote with several other newspapers. He is a graduate of Cornell College and of Medill School of Journalism of Northwestern University. He is a scholar at Northern Chli. at Northwestern University.
Kansas City, Mo., May 17—Representatives of coal operators of the southwest appeared before a special examiner of the Inter-state Commerce Commission today to present a plea for lower freight rates on coal shipped from southwestern coal fields to Missouri river points.
"It is not often that we can find an instructor in journalism having just the right combination of academic training and practical experience," said Prof. L. N. Flint, "Mr. Galloway has filled he bill admirably, and we are sorry to see him go."
Straw Lids Blossom Forth—and it Rains
But alas, today the "old friend" cap is back in its accustomed place while the straw hat hangs on the clothing tree in the hall or is hidden back in the hat box on the closest shelf. And it rains.
They are out and we couldn't resist speaking of them. That is, the new strums—or at least, which are not as clear a representation on the hill Tuesday.
The initial day for the summer headgear to bloom forth welcomed the occasion with a drizzling rain, so that it was possible she eased sufficient courage to don the straw. Yesterday, with sunshine and fair weather in such abundance the significance of summer was evinced by the campus to a considerable degree.
The Southwestern Inter-state Operators Association has taken the lead in the effort to bring about re-adjustment of rate on coal from the Illinois competitive field, which it charges, to a rate higher than that mines in the southwest. Past efforts to equalize the rates from the Illinois and southwestern fields have failed.
Turko-Greek War May be Renewed; All Europe Fears
Serbia May be Athens' Ally Bulgaria May Join Turks; General Conflict Possible
Lausanne, France, May 17—Renewal of the Turko-Greek war involving Serbia as an ally of Greece, and Bulgaria as an ally of Turkey, is threatened. Such a Balkan conflagration, it is feared, might precipitate another general European conflict.
The Greek delegates threatened to leave the Near East peace conference here tomorrow unless the Turks forego their claim to reparations, and at the same time the Athens government is threatening to send troops across the Maritza river into territory by Turks.
British Officials Hold Meeting
According to a British communique, two Greek submarines attempted to approach north of Dikla, but were forced to withdraw, Officials of the British general headquarters at Constantine met to consider the situation. There is also an unconfirmed report that British officers in Turkey have been requested to cancel their social engagements. Turkey's situation is complicated by friction with the Soviet government due to the recent refusal to recognize the Soviet commercial company permission for a Turkish ship to enter Batun. The Turks, in reprise, are now ordering all Russian ships leave Turkish ports.
Greek Army is Well-Equipped
Former premier, Venizelos, Greek leader who is believed to be pacifically inclined, is in conference with Ismet Pasha, the Turkish envoy, on the subject of the Greek insistence that Turkey's repatriation claims be withdrawn. Both the delegates are now awaiting replies to questions which they refer to their respective governments.
British delegate, Rumoldb, is doing his utmost to prevent a break which, if it occurs, is expected to come this week. The Greeks are now as truculent as the Turks. They have recovered from their recent defeat and the Greek army in Macedonia cell equipped. Its morals is excellent.
Owl on Sale Friday Noon
Prominent Hill Writers Among Contributors
The "Short Pants" number of the Sour Owl will not be on sale on the Hill until tomorrow noon, instead of tomorrow morning, as had been planned originally. A delay on the part of the printer is given as the Saturday afternoon. The Owl will also be sold at the track meet Saturday afternoon.
"Satire is one of the chief vehicle of fun in this number of the owl," Adrian Reynolds, editor, said this morning. "We have deviated from our book, we have published, and also have a good quota of Hill Humor in this issue."
McKinley Moore has been awarded the $3 prize offered for the best Hill jokes submitted for this issue of the Sour Owl. Among other contributors are Jerry Penny, W. D. Hacke, Jill Patterson, L. E. Francis, H. A. Stonebraker, Chester Shaw, Richard White, and James O'Bryon.
D. L. Patterson Will Tour Europe During Summe
Prof. D. L. Patterson will leave for Europe soon after the end of the term for a trip in the Levant. He will begin to examine the whole number in this region.
He will visit Constantinople, various points in Asia Minor, Palestine and Syria, Egypt and Greece. While in Greece he plans to spend much time in Crette to see the ruins of Pompeii and its archaeologists, existed an advanced civilization many centuries before the Iliad and Odyssey were written.
Melba Parker is Winner of Short Story Contest
A. B. Adams, representative of the Alexander Hamilton Institute, is enrolling seniors of the School of En-
gineering courses for graduate student work.
Melba Parker, c23, was announces as the winner of the Don Carlos short story contest which was open to any woman in the University enrolled in the department of journalism.
A number of manuscripts were entered in the contest from which "Other Men's Shoes" by Melta Parker as chosen the best. The story was limited to 5,000 words, but could contain any plot, the author said. It was written by the Cook Don Carlson of Lawrence who fostered the contest. The prize winning story appeared in an issue of the Oread Magazine last year.
Coaching of Athletics Included in Schedule For Summer Session
Sports and Gymnastic Courses For Credit Offered For First Time
Special classes in athletic coaching will be a feature of the six weeks summer session at the University of Texas at Austin, 20 to 24 Dr. F. C. Allen. This is the first time that such a complete course of this nature has been offered at summen.
Courses offered, but for which no credit will be allowed, include football and basketball coaching, study of the fundamental principles in coaching track and infield athletics, a course in basketball teaching and teacher's course in high school athletics. Credit courses, will be given for men and principles of gymnastics, and also a teacher's course in Physical education. Women will be given credit for their understanding of principles of coercive sports, and teachers course in physical education.
Five instructors from the department of physical education will be visiting the gymnastics building, Dr. F. C. Allen, director and basketball; G. B. Wrestling, kristen; K. A. Schlademan, track and football; W. W. Pumphrey and baseball; W. W. Pumphrey,
Chancellor E. H. Lindley in speaking of the part which athletes play in education says in the K. U. News Letter, "Courses for the training of athletic coaches are now well established in several universities of standing. Such courses provide for training with the technique of competitive games. But they go further to set up right standards of sportsmanship. This constitutes a fine contribution to the moral education of youth."
"Right standards made habitation on the playground make for right standards in later life. Athletes that win right standards do not practice, not only in the development of physical strength and efficiency, but also in the mutual adaptation of individuals for effective team work in physical activity, but also in the development of virile personality."
Do not Need Discharges
Topeka, May 17.—A discharged paper is not an absolute necessity as proof of the right to a Kansas bonus, was the statement made yesterday by Douglas Graham, county clerk of Shawnee county.
Veterans May File Applications Without Army Papers
The ruling was made when the mother of one of the Shawnee veterans appeared at the court house and asked her to file a claim without her son had been stolen, and that she wanted to file a claim without waiting for a certificate of service from the war department. Major General James A. McNair Board to file the claim without the discharge papers but insisted that the board make investigation of all cases where applications were accepted without substantiating parers.
"We would like to ask all ex-service men to make sure whether they have their discharges before making out their applications," said Graham Bentley, a therapist case there is no certificate of service veterans should be sure there is an explanation written in that portion of the blank devoted to 'remarks,' they also be positive as to the dates their enrollment and discharge."
Ralph H. Gallup, B. S. '07, is a bridge engineer for the Highway commission in Topeka.
Summer Session Registration Will End on Saturday
Enrollment For Students to Begin Monday Morning in Various Offices of Deans
Students that are planning to attend the summer session should register by Saturday noon at the registrar's office in Fraser Hall. If registration is not made before this time, it cannot be made until time for summer session and late enrollment fees will have to be paid at there. There have been many who have registered for the largest registrations is expected Saturday. Enrollment last year was 1656.
Students enrolled in the University will not have to pay the matriculation fee, but they will be required to pay the incidental fees. Others may be charged. The state will pay a $10 fee and five-residents of the state will pay $15.
Should Enroll at Present Time
Enrollment will begin next Monday and continue until Friday at 5 p. m. Students will enroll in the various dean's offices. College students will go to the college office and make appointments with their deans. Law students may enroll any time week in the dean's office. Fine Arts students may enroll any time next month in Dean Butler's office. Education students may enroll any afternoon in the office of the dean of Education. Engineering students call dean of engineering and find time to enroll. Those who wish to enroll in coaching call Dr. F. C. Allen for the time
It is hoped that all students in the University will enroll at the appointed time; by doing this they will eliminate a great deal of trouble. Summer session catalogs and scheduled classes are offered to Dean Kent's office, room 119, Fraser. Many students in regular session are enrolling for summer work by correspondence, and many more are making inquiries about the courses offered, according to Dean R. A. Kent, director of the summer session. The Correspondence-Study Bureau of the Extension Division offer the same work in summer as it offers in winter. These are offered by credit take advantage of the opportunities offered to earn it through correspondence study.
Full Credit for Correspondence
Credits made by correspondence work count the same as those made in residence except that the last thirty hours toward a degree must be covered in correspondence. By full time concentrated effort it is possible to complete one credit hour a week during the summer months, making the maximum amount which it is possible to cover one summer fourteen credit hours.
The subject offered are: education, ancient and modern languages, English, mathematics, economics, and high school subjects. One of the courses which has lately been revised general psychology.
K. U. Students Get Prizes
Give Castle Memorial Award For Research Work
Doctors Haden and Orr of the University of Kannas Medical school at Resadela have been awarded the Otto Castle memorial prize of $100 for the research presented this year by the Jackson county, Mo., medical society.
This is a prize offered by a member of the medical profession, whose identity is withheld, for the purpose of stimulating research and original investigation among the younger monarchs. In July 2013, a paper was "Upper Intestinal Tract Obstruction. Blood Chemical Studies and Indications for Treatment."
"The members of the medical faculty at Rosdale are doing some very hard work," he said, awarding of this prize is simply a further recognition of the work being carried on," said Dean E. B. Stouffer in comment, in commending the honor.
There will not be a "K" girl hike Friday.
Margaret Walker