THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XX.
NUMBER 123
Amateurs Achieve Success in Comedy, 'Mr. Pim Passes By'
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1923
Week's Tour Shows Result in Finished Production; Ball Carries Title Role Well
By Ben Hibbs
The result of a week's tour showered very plainly in "Mir. Pimp Passes By," the English comedy presented at the 1972 Tribeca Film Festival. Dramatic Club cast, under the direction of Miss Cicie Burton. The company had about it a success and case that is not always charming but rather short, the production was finished
A Comedy of Sharp Turns
"Mr. Plim Passes By" was not as heavy a piece of dramatic work as some of the other plays given by the club this season. The staging was rather simple, requiring no outlay such as was necessary in "The Admirable Crichton" and the cast was instructed by the actors menaced the play on a level with anything the Dramatic Club has presented this year.
The comedy is one of surprises, having in its plot two decided turns, about which center situations that are at once delightful and amusing. The play is deceiving to the theater goer who likes to have everything he wanted to see, a mission. What appears to be the climax comes at the end of the second act, and the audience wonders what there is left for the final scene. *n.* in the third act, comes the second act, and the audience wants the play is the one of double climax:
The action of the play is based upon the absent-minded grumality of Mr. Plim, an old gentleman who names and faces his failure to get names and faces properly connected, he brings about a laughable situation. A newly engaged couple with their romance and interest largely into the plot of the comedy.
All Parts Were Well Acted
In a discussion of characters on hardly knows where to start; there was not a poorly done part in the lot, but rather an awkward moment presented a splendid picture of the irrepressible vivacious character which she receiving. Frances Wilson, as Mrs. Marion, interpreted the heavy lines of her writing in an almost professional manner.
Elizabeth Sifers took the role of a maid, and Dorothy Bordale played the part of the decisive old dauit. Lady Marden. Brian Strange, represented by David Mackie, playing on behalf of Mrs. Bordale, did his best work on the third act.
Among the men of the cast, Ralph Ball, in the title role, carried it exceptionally well. The character of Sarwayall Plim was not an easy one but he did his part. But Ball was successful in maintaining just the right degree of hesitancy and baffness. For the third time this year, Albert Kerr, in the part of George Mountain, presented a thrilling account of creditably; the part seems to fit him.
On the whole, last night's play is an excellent example of what may be accomplished by a company of expe-
nient actors in a short period of intensive training.
Speaks of Camptire Work
Mrs. Roberts Tells Y.W.Group of Benefits Derived
Mrs. W. H. Robertson snakes yesterday afternoon to the social service group of the Y. W. C. A. on Campfire work and the benefits derived from it by girls of high school age. Mrs. Robertson is chief counselor of Campfire guardians of Lawnwomen. "Campfire guardians do not really experience does not really begin to bear fruit until much later in life."
The lecture on Campfire work was the third of a series of eight which were being given. The first of the three sessions was undertaken and the second on Girl Reserve work.
the purpose of the eight weeks training course arranged by the social service group is to furnish information to university women students who are interested in taking up social service work of various kinds.
Do You Own Stadium-Union Stock
Candidates For Election Must File Petitions Now
Candidates for election to the Men's Student Council, Jayhawker staff, or Cheerleaders should file their petitions immediately with the election committee, as the deadline has been set at 1:00 p.m., April 2. The deadline has been advanced in order that the election委员会 may have more time in which to make up the ticket and have it printed.
Thursday, April 5, is the day set for the spring elections. The election judges will be appointed some time today. Each petition must have at least twenty-five signatures attach and must be accompanied by $1.00.
State Entomologist Speaks Over WDAF On Strange Insects
"Kissing Bug" Thought to Have Fondness For Human
Blood
--the "kissing bug," said professor Hunter, at one time gained wide publicity through the belief that this terrible insect had a fondness for human blood which it chose to extract from the lips of its victim. The bite was reported to give great pain and was sometimes fatal. The fact is that the "kissing bug" lives upon the blood of other bugs and not on the blood of a human.
"Within recent years, through the agencies of the newspapers and the desire of the reporters to bring forth this news, many have received much notoriety and many strange attributes," said Prof. S. J. Hunter, state ontologist, in a speech last night, March 25, broadened the Kansas City Star's VADP.
"Praying horse," praying mantis, "mule killer," devil's horse, and "camel circlet" is a partial list of terms referring to. to a certain insect whose face is covered with scales. Professor Hunter said he can easily see how this insect gets the name "praying," because it constantly holds its head front legs in an attitude of supplication. The term "mule killer" describes a dark colored salvia which it secretes from its mouth, but he cannot see why it would be fatal to the mule, "This insect," said Professor Hunter, "belongs to the same class as the grasshopper and the caterpillar," and is no more vicious than they.
"The dragon fly sometimes goes by the name snake-killer, because of the belief that it pounces upon snakes and stings them to death, but this is false. The dragon fly is a mosquito bask and lives largely on mosquitoes."
"There is no logical reason for these beliefs," said Professor Hunter, "reverently who knows but the time may add to the fame of the author." The origin of their greatness be last lost in the mist of antiquity."
Sophomore Studies Flying
Robert Ferrell Completes Course With Aviation School
Robert Ferrell, c25, will soon complete a course in flying given by the Aviation Engineering Company of Lawrence. The company has two planes with a hanger, which is located a mile west of the University.
The training plane is a 90-horsepower Canadian Curtiss and carries only one passenger. It is equipped with a radio, an air cannon, and a dent to get the "feel" of the plane while the pilot handles it. The plan used for commercial purposes is a Lincoln Standard with a 150-horsepower engine and two carbines two other besides the pilot.
Students are first given four weeks of ground school in which they study planes, motors, repair work, and the oestical operation. They are then allowed three hours and twenty minutes of piloting. This consists in taking off, landing on an aircraft, control, and taking off and landing properly. The manager of the company is Mr. Allison and the chief pilot Jerry Tenhope.
Dormitory Furnishings Planned
The specifications for the furnishings for the new dormitory have been sent to Topoaka, according to Dean of the School. The walls have already been made and discussed with the head architect.
A Student Union Building Next!
Charge Entrance Fees for Summer Session Students
1923 Catalog is Now Avail able at Room 119, Fraser; Enrollment Will Begin
May 21
"the catalog for the summer session of 1923 is now available," said Dean K. A. Kent, director of the sesstion. The catalog may may be in bed in room 119, France.
According to Mr. Kent, one of the important things in this catalog is the announcement that a matriculation fee is to be charged to those students not regularly enrolled in the University. Formerly only those students in the summer session who were working for credit towards a degree were required to pay the registration fee; those students in the summer school are to be required to pay a standing matriculation fee of $10.00.
Mark Course's Open to Auditors
Another feature is that the courses open to auditors are especially marked as such. But the catalog contains a less number of pages than the previous issues, because the summer session information is speed that the lengthy descriptions of courses be omitted.
Another change is that the work in education is organized differently than ever before in that there are three groups; the first, for seniors; the second, for seniors and graduate students only; and the third for graduate students only.
"The very large number of students doing work in education for graduate credit has made this course desirable," said Director Kent.
Coaching School in Schedule The coaching school, which was so successful last summer, is included in the schedule for this year, and the full particulars of this will be announced in a few days.
"As was true last year," said Mr. Kent, "the enrollment for students now in residence at the University will be May 21. Any such student may attend this date is subject to the late fees of registration and enrollment."
Kansas Engineer Appears
Feature Article by Sweeney or Six Cylinder Racers
"The Design and Testing of the Junior Special Racer" is the subject of an article by E. J. Sweoney, e23, which appeared in the last edition of the Kansas Engineer yesterday. Mr. Sweoney is making tests on a six cylinder racing car owned by G. L. Steeney to develop this type of machine to become the lines that apparently possess all six cylinder racing cars.
The four and eight cylinder models have thus far been the winners in the racing field, but the six has become one of the most popular world, and Sweeney can see no reason to hinder its being the dominant machine on the track. "The stumbling block which has always blocked our race is adjustment," said Mr. Sweeney.
Tests are being made by means of electric generators attached to the rear axle and wired in series. According to these tests the motor has developed eighty horse power, but the generators were operated at nearly 300 per cent of their rated capacity. A test will be run on the generators to determine their efficiency and thus get more from the power developed by the motor.
Harry N. Holmes has an article on "The Importance of Colloid Chemistry to Industry." "Shop Training for the Business," by A. E. Klassen; "Notes on Recent Developments in Concrets," by H. C. Brayden; and "Notes from the Deans' Office" are some of the features which dish out with the present "Kansas Engineer."
The library recently received a shipment of books entitled "The American Nation—A History. From Original Sources by Associated School Libraries." These volumes edited by Albert Bussell Hart, LL. D., professor of history in Harvard University. They have also received about fifty volumes of German books and a number of books on the phases of mechanical engineering.
WIRE FLASHES
Weather: Partly cloudy tonight
Wednesday. Colder tonight
probably coldest southern portion.
Menton, France, March 27. The condition of George J. Gould, ill at his villa here, continues serious to him, though the illness it is feared Gould may not live.
London, March 27—Sir James Dewar, famous scientist, inventor of the Thermos bottle and of cordite, died here today.
Los Angeles, March 27—Polar Niagara today dispelled the rumor that she and Charlie Chilpin were to be married on April Fools day. "We shall not be married for at least six months yet," Pola said. "The rumor is that the result of a plan to move into a new house in Decerley Hills soon."
New York, March 57. — The American Telephone and Telegraph Company took another step towards becoming a billion dollar corporation when stock increases were voted at a special meeting of stockholders aero the authorized capital stock to increase the authorized capital stock from 750,000 to one billion from 780,000 to one billion.
Red Cross Life Saving Director Will Conduct Swimming Examination
Joseph S. Law to Demonstrate Proper Rescue Methods Next Month
Capt. Joseph S. Law, assistant director of life saving for the Southwestern Division of the American Red Cross, will visit the University April 12, 15, and 14 to hold demonstrations in life saving and to pass on training to students. Captain Law is an authority on swimming and aquatics. He was graduated from Springfield Y. M. C. A. College, Springfield, Mass. He is a member of the American Physical Education Association, and has been director of physical education in the Springfield Technical High School and the Concord Y. M. C. A. Demonstrations include the carries and strip releases, and are delivered from the "wet platoon" in deep water.
Drowning is preventable, Captain Law believes. They occur in the same places and from the same causes year after year. He believes that by emphasizing life saving instead of speed in swimming and by the placing of life saving equipment, these accidents can be prevented and girl and girl can be made safe. Every boy and girl can be made safe by cording to Captain Law, who has organized many courses in swimming and life saving for men and women.
The purpose of Captain Law's visit here is to develop the local examining boards, which are composed of the expert men and women swimmers of the community, and to create a public opinion for carrying out a life saving program. He is now visiting cities in Kansas for the same purposes.
Lloyd Ruppenthal.
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The duties of Captain Law consist in teaching life saving methods to swimming teachers and swimmers, and in organizing the American Red Cross Life Saving program in each local chapter. About ten women who have been in the life saving class here will be examined by Captain Law, according to Miss Ruth Hover, instructor in physical education, who will bring him here. A number of others will also take the examination. Others who have completed the tests and become authorized Red Cross life saver may have a chance to do so by leaving word with Miss Hover.
Students Fail to Pay Tax
E. Bussing, county clerk,
announced some students be-
come difficult encountered by assess-
ors because of the failure of all stud-
ents to turn personal property for
assessment. According to the state
law all personal property in the
county must be taxed. Students fa-
culty with the law have been prompt
in listing their property for assessment.
Students Fail to Pay Tax
Business Manager
Uprising Probable In Chinese Ports, Says K.U. Student
China Unable to Declare
War Due to Factions
Which Are Reigning
in Republic
"Student uprisings in the Chinese ports of Kiaochow, Wei-hai-wei, Kwankshow, and Port Arthur are imprisoned," said Econ Lee, c24, A Chinese student, in an interview this morning. "Japan has refused to return Port Arthur, the lease on which expires with those on the other port."
Wel-ihi-Wei, which was leased to Great Britain at the same time Port Athur was leased to Russia in 1888, will be retained for the purpose of protecting the British merchants in the port.
Port Leased to Russia
"Port Arthur was originally leased to Russia," he continued, "for the twenty-five year period, but by the treaty of Portsmouth it was turned over to the Japanese as part settlement for the losses suffered by the Japanese in the war. The Japanese, during this period of occupation, have built street railways, improved the water system, built public buildings, and fortified the city. It affords an entrance to Manchuria which the Japanese desire to control, and with Wai-hui wel-conditioned the entrance to the Gulf of Peking.
"The population of this city is cosmopolitan, but the majority is Chinese; the Japanese rank second in representation. Hongkong is also leased to the British for a term ninety-nine years; Kwangchow to France; and Kiaochow and Tsingtao to China; and turn back any of the territories to turn back any of the territories."
China Declare War
China unable to declare war, explained the United States how to peculiar political situation. The Peking government, or northern faction, is recognized by the United States and European countries, but the Canton, or southern government is not, because it is a powerful influence in the republic.
"The Chinese could regain control of these ports by buying them back," said Mr. Lee, "but the prices demanded by the Japanese government would be enormous. The Chinese population of the leased ports is incensed over the situation, and riots are imminent.
Japan Refused to Sell
"China attempted to buy the lease on the ports held by the Japanese in 1915, but the Tokio government refused to consider the offer. The Peking government may be compelled to accept the terms which will profit only Japan.
"Because the ports under the control of Japan are best she has, China has asked help of the United States in settlement, but no answer has been forthcoming as yet. If Japan retains Port Arthur, she will be able to gain control of Manchuria, as it was before easy entrance to the country. The Japanese has a port of admittance in Vladivostok from the north.
Mid-semester Grades Available After Easter
Mid-senior grades for students enrolled in the college will be available immediately after the Easter vacation, according to Miss Vera Lean, secretary to Dean J. G. Brandt. Organized houses may receive the grades from high school, and all freshmen can learn their grades from their advisers.
Letters of warning will be issued to students who are failing in over forty percent of their work. "While these letters are very welcome to the students, they as a spar and are available for many remaining in school who have otherwise been dropped at the end of the semester," said Miles Learr.
Schweger to Lecture in Canada
R. A. Schweger, professor in the
School of Education, will leave Sat-
day to deliver a series of three lectures
before the Sakatchiewan state ea-
ducational association. The lectures
will open Tuesday, April 2, but the
lectures on Schweger has no been set as yet.
Hortense Pierce, fa25, of Salina,
has withdrawn from school because
of the serious illness of her mother.
Appointment Bureau Has Many Calls For Teachers
The demand for teachers is increasing every year, according to May F. Riggs, secretary to the appointment committee for teachers. New high schools are being organized in aerial districts all over the state, and those districts are expected to be the committee is expecting between 1000 and 1300 calls for teachers.
More than 200 seniors and graduate students have asked the committee to help them obtain positions. About fifty sophomores are planning next year also. These numbers are about the same as they were last year.
W.S.G.A. Introduces Candidates Announced For Spring Election
Mass Meeting Tonight in Fraser to Explain Constitutional Amendments
The candidates for offices in the Women's Student Government Association to be chosen at the spring election April 4, will be present at the meeting of the women of the University tonight at 7.30 p.m. in Fraser Chapel.
The mass meeting is for the purpose of explaining the proposed amendments to the constitution of the state and will be voted on the morning of April 3. Changes in the manner of election of the representatives from the different schools and in the point system of voting are the important factor of the proposed amendments.
The backers of the Domino ticket have petitioned W. S. G. A. to have their candidates introduced at the mass meeting and have announced the names on their ticket. The Representative ticket is not yet out, and the Democrat may be announced. Dates may not be announced in time to be present at the mass meeting.
The Domino ticket, running under the slogan, "It is the Candidate That ounts," is as follows:
Nadine Morrison, c24, president;
Dorothy Garyford, c24, vice-president;
Cleta Johnson, fa24, second vice-
president from School of Fine Arts;
Holen Hand, c24, secretary;
Lilah Snyder, c24, treasurer;
Katherine Snyder, c25, book exchange man-
ager; Gladys M. c24, point system
manager.
Helen Kaka, c24, will run for college representative in case the amendment providing for such an office passes.
Senior representatives: Thelmia Kaster and Janet Simons; junior representatives, Lela Pyle and Eleanor Hansen; sophomore representatives, Rebecca Mamie Robinette and Helen Clute,
The class representatives on the Domino ticket are as follows:
The election of W. S. G. A. officers will occur April 4, the day following the vote on the amendments to the constitution.
"Lone Rider" Visits K. U. on State Capitol Tour
A sight, rare and unusual on the campus, was an itinerant horseman, Van-Cleat Gulick, "The Lo e Rider,"副驾 his little hill, "Pet," created quite a commotion in front of the Law steps this morning.
"The Lone Rider," with sombre and bandanna, but minus the chaps, said that he was out to set a new town, and that he would visit by visiting every capital city in the country on the same animal, and that he has visited thirty-two of the forty-eight to date. After he completes his trip, which he began in the autumn of 1921 and plans to finish in the winter he will write a book of memoirs.
The funeral of William T. Dunn c26, who was drowned in the Kaw river Saturday, was held today in Kansas City, Mo., at the home of his brother, J. W. Dunn, of 3450 East 7th street. Services were conducted from St. Aloysius's church, 11th and Prospect avenue at 9 this morning. Interment is in Mount Mary cemetery.
London, March 27.—A new warning to Germany was issued today by the French military commander at Paris according to dispatches received here.
German nationalist propaganda has resulted in various attacks on French troops, a proclamation stated. Unless the attacka cease, French officials will be obliged to institute "very severe measures," it was
France Laments Loss of Famous Sara Bernhardt
Funeral Will Probably be Held Thursday; Crowds Gather to Pay Homage
Homage
Paris, March 27—A mourning France honored Sarah Bernhardt in death today as it had honored her in the entire world joined in the homage.
in the strange death chamber at her home. Bernhardt's body lay peacefully, her face relaxed and an expression of serene beauty on her neck throughout the night her son and most intimate relatives kept the death watch.
Outside in the street great crowds gathered, staring in sympathy at the great brick walls that harbored the crudest flower of France, their modesty and poise of all time. They came at the rate of 150 an hour to pay homage at her shrine of death. The funeral will probably be arranged for Thursday. Some of the women, inmates, cabinet members, and those of highest estate called at the residence
"Symbol of a Modern France"
The rosewood casetk which Bernhardt purchased years ago in the wish that she might be buried in it, was brought down from the upper house and is being lined with white shirts he designed for death twenty-three years ago.
On the boulevards throughout Paris little groups were gathered reading eagerly from the newspapers which elogized her as a symbol of a modern France. The press stressed her great sincerity, her marvelous energy, and her love for their country.
First Success in "King Lear"
democrat, by the time she was thirty four years old, had ruly established her greatest actress of the day. She has also been awarded prizes for excellence in both sculpture and painting. Her first definite success came as Cordella in a French translation of "King Lear," and the queen in "King II, King III," and above all as Zanetto in Fincenza Copie's "La Passant" in 1869.
In December, 1806, an elaborate fete was organized in Paris in her honor, and the profession was enhanced by cordial greetings from all over the world. By this time she had played in 112 parts, 38 of which included the title role of "Hamlet" in translation. She has written her autobiography, which was published in 1917.
Aggie Men to Grid Dinner
Five From Manhattan to Attend K. U. Affair
Five representatives of the Kansas State Agricultural College will attend Kanas' first Gridiron Dinner to be given Wednesday evening by the K. U. chapter of Sigma Delta Chi, journalism fraternity. The Manhattan chapter of the fraternity plans to give a similar affair April 18.
Among those who will attend from Manhattan is Prof. N, A. Crawford, head of the department of Journalism at the Agricultural College. Professor has a wide reputation as a "coeducational and is a brilliant and witty writer.
H. W. Davis, instructor in English and originator of the column of "Sunflower" wit in the Kansas Industrialist will be present. Others from Manhattan who will attend are: C. E. Rogers, instructor in Journalism; Moree Salisbury, director of the Manhattan School; and Harold Hobbs, secretary of the Manhattan chapter of Sigma Delta Chi.
A dozen or more skirts have been prepared by the members of the fraternity, most of them being ink-offs on various features of campus and state life. An epitaph in verse has been prepared for each guest. Guests are most at the Chamber of Commerce at 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday.
At the close of the Methodist conference held at Topkaka today the following were among appointments announced: Lawrence Centenary, W. L Schuler; First Methodist, Edward Halop, with E. F. Price, associate.