THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XX.
No Relief in Sight For Captives Held In Shantung Hills
Ultimatum Issued to China
For the Release of All
Foreigners Kept
by Bandits
Tientsin, China, May 11. "For God's sake, take away the troops! They threaten to kill us all!" This message of despair came this afternoon from J. B. Powell, American newspaper man, captive with other foreigners in the camp of the Shantung Islanders on the Shanghai-Peking express Sunday morning, and carried off the foreign passengers.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY, MAY 11, 1923
The cry from the hills to which the brigands, now hard pressed by government troops have withdrawn, caused conservation here. Grave fears are felt for the safety of the number being held by the bandits.
Foreigners Becoming Aroused
The despairing message from Powell elicited by the camp today, aroused the anger of foreigners against what are felt to be insufficient measures for protection and security now believed to be in deadly peril.
Chinese Express Sorrow
Plans are being formulated by Chinese business men to present apologies and offer amends to the foreign legations today. Twelve prominent business men of China were to go into the hills and offer themselves as hostages for relief of enemy prisoners, according to the plan.
Chinese Express Sorrow The "sorrow of the Chinese people over the outrage" was to be expressed in person at each location by including the president of the United Chamber of Commerce of China.
The diplomatic corps delivered an ultimatum to China today, demanding that the Chinese government obtain the release of all foreign prisoners held by bandits in the Shantung hills by midnight tonight, Pekin time. Otherwise a heavy progressive indemnity will be imposed.
Women to Meet at Estes
Y. W. C.A. Will Hold Conference At Summer Camp
NUMBER 153
"Does the present educational system develop the kind of thinking that is necessary to change present conditions? Does it take a different basis for the assumption of the superiority of any one race?" are some of the questions to be discussed at the Rocky Mountain Student Conference Park, Colo., August 14-24.
The questions to be discussed at the student conference concern every question of interest in regard to the function of the Y. W. C. A. in the solution of any of the questions and whether or not the questions can be handled under in the solution of each question.
Miss Winnifred C. Wygal, of the student department will serve as executive of the conference, and Rev. Harris Franklin Rall, D., D. of the Garrett Bible Institute, superintendent of Super Northwestern University, Evanston, III, will speak and hold discussion groups. The conference opens Tuesday, August 14 and closes Friday, August 24. Application blanks may be sent to the Conference Registrar, 600 Lexington Avenue, New York City before July 25.
Two Tickets to be Given to Graduating Students
Each student being graduated from the University is entitled to two tickets for the commencement exercises. They will be given out from room 204, Fraser hall, Friday, June 2, and Saturday June 3. Alumni may obtain tickets for themselves and attend a graduation ceremony at Fraser hall. Former students may get them at room 206 after 4 p. m. Saturday, June 3.
The faculty members are expected to march in the procession and for this reason their seats have been reserved on the platform. They may see instructor Sterling in room 300 Pratt Junction or in June 3, concerning arrangements.
Alemannia announces the pledging of Katherine Kimball, c'26, of Kansas City, Mo.
Harding's Alaskan Plans Changed; Will Visit Cana
Washington, May 11—President Jarding's plans for his Alaskan trip, were approaching completion today after a complete revision.
Mr. Harding will make at least half of his trip by water, thereby eliminating many of the speeches he would have to deliver, were the outgoing journey and the return both made overland. It has not been definitely determined whether he will travel from New York to return that way. He will visit the canal, however, at some stage of the trip.
Students, Graduates,
And Faculty Write
For Oread Magazine
A play, short stories, sketches, poetry, and articles from students and old grads who are now prominent compose the Oread magazine for spring. The cover by W. D. Hackney is a conservative design in black and white.
"Souvenir," a one-act play by Daisy Marias Bishop, is the feature of this issue. There are two short stories, "Taichu," by Charlotte Aiken, and "By Wireless," by Joe Turner. The first is a story of the Hebrides and the uncamary second sight of the fishermen, and the second one of the city paper, which brings in some unexpected elements of romance.
E. E. Slosson Finds New Use For Sophomore Themes; A Play and Poems
"Discovered—A New Use for Sophomore Themes," by Edwin E Slosson, K. U. 90; is an article which has especial interest to future writers.
"Neo-Whatnotism," by W. R. Neal a former student of the University is a discussion of that type of idealism which is more apt to be a hindrance to a help, and dashed cold water in the face of the man with the "absolutely original idea that will save the world."
"Oxford," by W. E. Sandelius, describes the school life at Oxford. The customs and ordinary routine of class instructions are quite different from those existing at K. U. "College students are given a new light all of the many ridiculous things which happen on and about the various campuses of the country.
No Basis for Rumors
No Women Students Suspended Dean Blitz Announces
The rumor that several young women whose behavior at a recent university party did not meet with he approval of authorities have seved their connection with the University is without foundation, according to Anne Dudley Blitz, dean of omen.
Dean Blitz stated this morning that she knew nothing of any such action being taken nor did she know of any misbehavior at a recent University party. Any such act<sup>1</sup> as in suspending women from university coursework during the course of the dean of women and then through the Chancellor's office.
After conferring with Chancellor Lindley, Blennitz said that no action had been taken through that office in regard to severing the connection of anyone from the University. Department of Human Sciences, women could be suspended from the University without some official foundation for it.
Elaborate Decorations For Freshman Frolic
Something new in decorations is what we promise for the Freshman Prolle tonight," said managers Bill Harrison and Merrill Slawson this week. The two will furnish the music for the party which is to be held in the Gym.
Something new in the way of decorations is promised, a false ceiling in blue, green, and gold is being constructed with a tunnel effect through the center. The management said this morning that they had never been able to find another tile and promised a party for tonight that will outdo any party that has been given on the hill for a number of years.
Checks are Sent To Memorial Fund From Many Lands
Alumni in Hawaii and Russia Respond—Final Appeal For Donations to be Soon
"Contributions to the memorial fund are coming in rapidly," Sherman Elliot, treasurer of the corporation, said this morning. Letters and checks arrive every day from literally all parts of the world. Alumni and friends have recently responded with letters of appreciation, via the Philippines, China, Japan, Central and South America, and all parts of Europe.
Snake Dances Best Bolshevism
One Hawaiian contributor said that a good rousing "Rock Chalk" would sound sweeter to his ears than the uclelek. Another contributor, from Russia, gave expression to his feeling by saying, "Bolshevism in its wildest moments cannot compare to me on McKee field after the Jayhawkers have twisted the Tiger's tail."
The Union building and Stadium are designed to commemorate the 126 men and women from the University of Kansas who lost their lives in the war. The support of the state of Kansas and the alumni of the University is being given the $1,000,-000 project.
Mr. Elliot said, regarding these letters, "There is something about old K. U. that inspires love and loyality," he added. "That never grows dim, dies, or lessens with distance. The manner in which the contributors are meeting their payments is gratifying, in part, because they 'begin the Union building this fall.'"
Oldest Student Contributes
A more recent example of the loyalty of K. U. students is the $500 contribution of the University's oldest student, Frank L. Weaver, e'23, Mr. Weaver, who was a member of the class of '72, will receive his degree this spring, when he will be eighty years old. He decided to return to the University when he stopped off in Lawrence on his return trip from the G. A. R. encampment. Mr. Weaver plans to take part in the fifth anniversary celebration which takes place at this commencement.
Personal letters are now being sent out from the alumni office in a last effort to reach those who have not yet subscribed to the memorial fund. The appeal is to the citizens of Kansas, and those directing the affairs of the drive for the last $80,000 are confident that there will be no hurling until the final goal is reached. The purpose of the memorial tion is sending to various parts of the state express the idea that those who have not contributed to this fund have one last opportunity to avail themselves of this privilege to help i a great movement.
Minstrel Show Next Week
All members of the Rotary Club will lead the city band and the boys of Lawrence in a parade down Massachusetts street Monday noon at 12:15. A $5 fee will be placed or paid to the person who does not march in the parade.
Ten Faculty Members in Play Parade Monday Noon
The Rotary Minstrels will appear in a program next Monday and Tuesday nights at the Bowersock Theatre. Ten members of the University facade team are given the opportunity to be given for the benefit of the boys' Summer camp. Six sessions of camp will be held this summer, four of which will be for boys, and two for girls. University persons will also be given the camps, as has been the custom.
The R. O. T. C. ball in honor of the first graduating class will be 'held at F. A. U. hall Saturday, May 25, and is to an annual affair from now on. The dance will start at 9:06 and during the internship there will be a formal presentation of commissions.
H. L. Butler, dean of the School of Fine Arts, will conduct the choruses from the orchestra pit.
R. O. T. C. To Give Ball
Topeka, May 11—Theodore Gary, chairman of the Missouri State Highway Commission, will be a guest of honor tonight at the banquet to be given by the Victory Highway Association director.
WIRE FLASHES
Corsicaian, Texas, May 11 — Fed by an unceasing flow of oil, the raging inferno in the Hughes McKie Field where eleven men were burned to death and nine more exploded, continued time uncompromised by efforts of fire fighters.
Chicago, May 11.—Railway unions are attempting to secure wage increases for practically all classes of employees, it was reported here today.
Chicago, May 11—Mrs. J. L. Mount, frail mother of Leighton Mount, today dramatically refuted hints that her son committed suicide and declared that she will fight to bring his slayer to justice.
Topeka, May 11.—The first of the 303 Salvation Army delegates arrived today for the Kansas and Maryland missions to be held here Saturday and Sunday,
New York, May 11.—The oldest tree in New York has just been jabbed. The tree which was used as a gallows when Captain Kid scourged the coast, stood on Elis Island formerly known as "Gibbett Island."
Sigma Xi Has Banquet For those Initiated From K.U. and K.S.A.C.
Kansas Iota Chapter, Founder In 1880, Was Fourth to be Installed
Iota club was founded here in 1890. At that time there were only three other clubs. Now there are more than thirty, Dr. E. H. S. Bailley of the department of chemistry here and Prof. Epifanier Miller, of Pasdena, Cal., are the only charter members now living.
Iota chapter of Sigma Xi, national scientific research fraternity, held initiation and banquet for both the initiates from this chapter, and from the Kansas State Agricultural College at the Congregational varishouse.
Dr. F. B. Daim, president of this chapter was the toastmaster. The program was as follows: "The Founding of Iota Chapter," and "Invention and Invasion," by President W. M. Jardine of Kansas State Agricultural College; "The Spirit of Research," by R. K. Nabours, of the Kansas State Agricultural College, and "Sigma XI and Chancellor E. H. Lindley."
Those initiated last night are as follows: from the University of Kansas; Cary G. Croneis, Kathleen tousey; from Columbia University; c.W. Harold Hoots, Wesley Pommerenkue, Dale Puffett, Rande平, Philip Smith, Lucette Switzer, Those from the Kansas State Agricultural College were: William M. Thompson, David R. Thompson, John H. Parker, James McColloch, and Leland D. Bushell.
Convocation for Sachems
At the convocation Wednesday, May 16, on the steps of Snow hall the eight new members of Sachem will attend. The will will gather in front of the building.
Students Will Gather at Snow Hall for Election
"Chancellor Lindley will be there to speak and the hand to play," said Lloyd Ruppenthal, president, this morning. "Then in the afternoon at 4:00 the men will be initiated at Brown's Grove south of the city."
The old members of Sachem will appear in the costume of the organization to make the election official. The new members have been chosen from the faculty and the advisory board composed of seven members of the faculty and the nomination committee of Sachem. This election preceded the one which takes place next fall when ten more men will be elected to membership.
Washington, May 11—A deliberate campaign to force the resignation of Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haynes is under way. It has assumed that cause some of Haynes' friends to fear that it will succeed.
Find Proposed Greek Problems Are Unsolvable
Professor Ashton Tells Some Interesting Phases of Mathematics in WDAF Talk
Twentieth century mathematicians have finally demonstrated the impossibility of solving the last of three major problems which were proposed by the Greek mathematicians four and half centuries before the Christian era. An untold amount of intellectual energy has been expended for over 2,000 years on these problems.
These were some of the assertions of C. H. Ashton, professor of mathematics at the University of Kansas, in a radio talk on the subject, "Some Founded Problems in Mathematics," from invited lectures at Star stadium, WDAF, last night.
Three Problems Proposed
Three Problems 11.
"The satisfaction of the mathematical is, however, somewhat qualified by the answers obtained show that the problem in their original form are impossible of solution," said the K. U. professor, "These three problems are: (1) the squaring of the circle; (2) the duplication of the cube; and (3) the trisection of any given angle.
"The problem of doubling the cube was said to have had its origin among a section of the Greeks called Delians who were suffering from a pestilence and were ordered by their oracles to build an altar just twice of a certain cubical alter. Even Plato could not solve the problem."
The oldest known mathematical document, the "Rind Papyrus," which was written about 1700 B. C., is discovered in a circle into a square of equal area.
Oldest Discussion. 1700 B. S.
"All through the succeeding centuries," said Professor Ashton, "we find some of the greatest minds of every age concerned with this problem, and the final proof of the impossibility of its solution was not obtained until late in the last century by Professor Menzmann of Munich. This will always be one of other two problems, the duplication of the cube and the trisection of an angle, were impossible of solution was shown as early as 1775."
Every year the K. U. mathematician receives a number of letters containing constructions in which the writers think they have solved the problem. In a letter, a man sent in a construction, asking where he could claim the $1000 reward he understood was offered for the answer. Such persons, said Protopotemus, are often impossible to convince that their constructions contain errors.
State Board Visits K. U.
Recommendations and Budget Will be Discussed
Members of the State Board of Administration are here today and tomorrow looking over the work of the University. They are: A. B Carney, Roger M. Williams, and Ernest Underwood.
The first work of the board will be the problem of settling difficulties said one of the members this morning. The Board will focus on the problem of laying future plans. The University budget will be presented to the Board for approval and when signed by Governor Davis will be the final plan of the University budget. The Board has drawn the budget in collaboration with schools and departments.
The board will have many other matters to discuss and take action upon. They will consider recommendations for appointments of faculty members and will take action on the matter. They will also consignations of the Board will not be definite until approved by the governor.
A. S. M. E Elects Officers
The local branch of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers elected the following officers last night: Richard Hinech, e24, president; Lyon Hibbs, e24, vice-president; James Horton, e24, treasurer; Everett Carlson, e24, treasurer; Kansas Engineer representatives, William McLeod, e24, and Cecil Dunham, e24.
Dean Walker to Attend Meetings of Engineers
Dean P. F, Walker, of the School of Engineering, will leave immediately after commencement to attend a meeting of the Executive Board of Engineering at St. Paul, Minn. From there he will go to Ithica, New York, to attend a meeting of the Society for promotion of Engineering Education.
Later in the summer Dean Walker will go to southwestern Colorado for camping and fishing. "If nothing more important interferes, he adds."
Dr. Braden Elected As Dean of Kansas School of Religion
Hold the Second Annual Dinner of the Students, Faculty, and Directors
Election of the Rev. S. B. Braden, D. D., as dean of the Kansas School of Religion was announced last evening at the second annual dinner of the students, faculty and advisors of that school, and served at the persons attended the dinner, which was served at the First Christian church, and was addressed by Bishop William K. Anderson of the Cincinnati area of the Methodist Episcopal Church, made by Ruth Terry, c'24, and J. Romayne Knoblauch, c'23.
"It is true that college life is a time of preparation," Bishop Anderson, "but it is also true that school time is life. It would be unfortunate if religion had no place during the formative period of college years.
Bishop Anderson pointed out three advantages of an organization such as the Kansas School of Religion, which must react favorably upon the general student body of the University, upon the institution itself, and serve an answer to who had been accused of the claims of science and religion.
"Organizations such as this do much, also, to discredit the belief, so prevalent twenty years ago, and not have held it in good faith." A Godless place. Great church organizations which formerly looked upon state institutions as competitors of their denominational schools, now find themselves in service in these state universities."
Bishop Talks at Dinner
"The school of religion is a growing institution in state universities," said Bishop W. F. Anderson at a dinner given for the students of the university. "They were Church last night. He offered encouragement to the school, and made an interesting comparison between the regard in which state universities are now held and that with whom they were held several years 860.
Anderson Offers Encouragemen To Bible Students
"State universities were formerly considered godless by a great many people," said the bishop. The student responses were given by Ruth Terry, c'24, and John Knobleau, c'23. Both told of their contact with the School of Religion and what they did to the students. Students of the school, in board of trustees, and members of the faculty composed the sixty persons who attended, Dean R. A. Swegler acted as totairmaster.
Three From Here Attend Pharmaceutical Meeting
Dean L. E. Sayre and Prof. L. D. Havenill will leave Monday for the annual meeting of the State Pharmaceutical Association which will be held in Wichita, May 15, 16, and 17. Professor Havenill will read a paper on "Rubber Industry." Karl M. Rottluff, drug analyst, will give an illustrated lecture on "The Use of Botanical Gardens for Pharmacy Schools in the United States." Dean Sayre expresses enthusiasm for school, and another on "A Simplified Formula for Disinfectant Bath." This disinfectant has been formulated by the students in the department of pharmacy and has caused a great deal of comment. Dean Sayre recently received a letter from the department of Navy concerning it.
Appoint and Elect Council Members To New Positions
Donald Gordon to Manage
Varsity Dances; Create
Student Committee
Against Cheating
The Five Council members on the Joint Committee on Student Affairs elected last night are: Donald Goronich, chairman, Flee Beley, Stanley Sacks, and John Burns, the oldest Burt. On the Joint Court, Harold Burt, Lewis Brothers, and J. W. McCoy are the members appointed from the Morn's Student Council. The University is be represented on the University Adding Committee by Ralph Stagg.
The appointment and election of new members to various committee positions for next year was the business of the last meeting of the year of the Men's Student Council, held last night.
Gordon Heads Social Committee The social committee, which has charge of the management of the Varsity dances, will consist of Donald Gordon, chairman, Clarence Kosar, and J. B. Engle. The work of the committee includes the hands of Fred Armentrout. The connection which the Council has with the publication of the "K" books will be through Harvey Walker.
A student honor committee has been created to attempt to develop a strong sentiment against cheating in college, and Lewis Brotherson are the members appointed to carry on this work. The idea, according to Shore, will probably be carried out by means of plurals, placards, and similar methods.
Choose Reception Committee
Choose Reception Committee
A reception committee for welcoming new members as members Alan Davidson, William Anderson, and Harvey Walker. The registration committee is made up of four people: Fred Brough, Floyd Bestyly, and Charles
Arrangements for the student activity tickets for next year will be made by the members of the com-munity, and William Andersen, and Charles Hall.
Seven Elected to Teach
School Executives Interview Prospective Teachers
The Teachers' Appointment Committee has recently received word of the election of seven University students to position in Kansas high schools for next year. Also, school executives from five towns have been appointed in appointment office during the last interviewing prospective teachers.
Earl Endacott, $c'23$, will teach history and Philip H. Cass, $c'23$, will teach science in the high school at Abellene next year. Merritt Brown, $c'23$, will teach science and coach Rapiolis, Vince B. Ethelse, $c'23$, will teach English in the high school at Independence, Orpha Harding, $c'23$, will teach Spanish in the high school at her home in McAllen, Texas. Frances Boehner, $c'23$, will teach history in the high school at Iola, and Margaret, $c'23$, will teach mathematics in the high school at Burlington.
A. F. Senter, superintendent of schools, and R. W. Gowens, principal of the high school, at Ottawa, were in the appointment office Thursday afternoon interviewing students. The other school executives who have been here recently are J. A. Fleming, M. K. Tippett, and R. H. Refeldham, superintendent at Newton; W. A. Stacy, superintendent at Abelle; and Charles Sughart, superintendent at Easton, with two members of the school board.
Mattie Crumrine to Head Rhadamanthi Next Year
Mattie Crumrine, c24, of Cherryvale, was elected president of Rhadanathi at the regular meeting held last night in Fraser rest room. The meeting was devoted to a discussion about the new plan. A farewell visit in Marvin grove is being planned for the next meeting. Each member will read the first poem he ever wrote at that meeting. Her Mrs. Herbert Fels, critic, will read a poem while she was in Yarar sar. It was published in the Yarar Miscellany.