THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XX.
NUMBER 113
Vice-Chancellor is Appointed Statute Reviser by House
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UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1923
Dr. Burdick Was Reviser in-Chief of Code Two Years Ago; Work is Praised
Dr. William L. Burdick, professor in the School of Law, has been appointed by the national House of Representatives to bring up to date the code of federal statutes, the revising and modifying of which was completed two years ago by a committee of congressmen from the second district of Kansas, was chairman and Doctor Burdick was reviser-in-chief
The results of their labor was a code of over ten thousand sections and more than two million words, in addition to the laws passed by Congress since the beginning of our national government. The code was presented to Congress in the form of a huge bill, which was ever considered by either house.
Bill Passes Unanimously
On May 16, 1921, the bill passed the national House of Representatives unanimously. It was then sent to the Senate, and it has been in the hands of the Senate committee ever since. Repaired efforts have been made to force action by the Senate, which passed the bill, public the sixty-seventh Congress ended a few days ago with the bill still with the Senate committee.
The work of codifying and revising had been carried to the end of the sixty-fifth Congress, or to March 4, 1919. As Congress will not be in session until March 4, the committee will bring the code up to date, or to the end of the sixty-seventh Congress, March 4, 1923. This will require the addition to the previous compilation of all the public documents passed by Congress during the last four years.
Haryard Man to Collaborate
Doctor Burdick has again been appointed to take up this supplementary work, which is a small task in comparison with the former one. In collaboration with Doctor Burdick, Prof. Joseph Beale, of the Harvard School of Law, has also been enlisted to test the supplemented code as a new bill when Congress convenes next December.
To stimulate some action on the code bill several letters were written by prominent men to the Senate committee in this regard. Dean John H. Wigmore, of Northwestern University, a leading law writer, sent the following letter to the chairman of the committee: "I have been very hopeful that the Senate would proceed to the prompt enactment of the new United States Code passed by the Senate last year. I will preside the previous year I have used a copy of it in preparing a new edition of my 'Treatise on Evidence', and have been through every page of the work and find it entirely satisfactory."
Justice Day of the Supreme Court also stated: "I have examined the code and it seems to me that the work is well and thoroughly done."
Damage Cars in Collision
Slippery Street Given as Cause For Crash
Two automobiles collided at 14th and Kentucky streets last night at 6:15, badly damaging both cars, but injuring no one. Kenneth Coon, who was driving one of the cars, a Ford coupe, north on Kentucky street.
A Chevrolet delivery wagon, owned by the Ideal grocery, coming down 14th street, struck the Ford corp broadside, throwing it into the curbing and against an electric light pole, smashing the rear wheel, an electric light pole, an electric light pole prevented the count from being overturned.
The radiator of the Chevrolet was badly smashed and one wheel twisted the collision. The Ford course was in place and Chevrolet was going down hill and on a slippery street, according to witnesses of the accident. The driver of the Chevrolet applied his brushes, the wheels to slide, but failed to stop the car.
Let's Finish the Job
Bids to "Gridiron Night"
Accepted by Skilletogram
Acceptances of Gridiron Dinner invitations are coming in by letter, telegraph, and skilletgram. An example of the skilletgram is given, only the Chief Skillet has the code to work out the mysterious cipher.
It reads:
Categorically,
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School of Law Will Be Host to Football Team Friday Evening
Rare Entertainment Promised For Annual Law Scrim by The Managers
The entire football team of the last season will be the guests of the School of Law at the Law Scrip next night, May 16, at F. A. U. hall.
In addition to the football team, many notableis of the University and the state have been invited as guests of honor and are expected to attend. Among these are Governor and Mrs. Jonathan M. Davis, Chief Justice and Mrs. W. A. Johnston, Chancellor and Mrs. W. F. Carter, Professor F. C. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. George (Poty) Clark, and the members of the law faculty and their wives.
Attendance to the Law Sermi this year is limited to students in the School of Law and pre-law students. In keeping with the financial situation of most students the management of the Law Sermi has announced that this year's party will be informal.
"Those who attend the Scrim," said Manager Robert Smith this morning, "will be surprised at the many innovations and at the wonderful decorations and entertainment we have planned. Don Allen's orchestra from Emporia has been good for the Scrim, especially good for the Scrim, especially exceptionally well-known, its reputation being well-known here. The party will be a one-o-clock affair."
Gardner to Give Lecture
Thomas Hardy Will be Subject of Discussion
"Down a Wessex Lane With the Thomas Hardy," is the title of a lecture to be given by Miss Lulu Gardner, assistant professor of English tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 in Fraser Hall. This is one of a series that have been planned for the benefit of the freshmen of the University.
In connection with these lectures, portraits and paintings of the men discussed are collected and posted in the English department. It is also by the students. The department of English is making a collection of these portraits used in the lectures and will keep them for future use; if the series is not made this year it is continued in future years.
They are purely elementary in their scope, and the purpose is to familiarize the freshmen of the University with the best in literature and to interest them in studying the noted authors and their works.
"The Orbit of Spectroecus Biary,
2 Monocerotis," the title of a thesis
began last September by C. T. El-
mont, an astrophysician, at near completion.
"2 Monocerotis" is the name of a faint
star just east of the constellation
Orion. The problem of the thesis is
to locate the star's orbit in the heav-
Astronomy Instructor is Determining Star's Orbit
Spectrograms of the star, taken by observers at Yerkes observatory, extending over a period of ten years, are being used by Mr. Eley. By observing the star using Doppler's principle, the radial velocity of the star, at the time the spectrogram was taken, can be obtained. After the radial velocities have been computed, they are plotted and a curve drawn. From the curve the star's orbit in space can be determined.
Germany has New Reparation Scheme For Paying Debts
May Float Loan in England or This Country to Free Ruhr From French Occupation
Berlin, March 13.—The German government's new reparation scheme, which will be presented as soon as a favorable opportunity occurs, has progressed today to the point of private conferences with industrialsists to guarantee the latter will be able to give in support of the plan.
In connection with work on its new reparations proposals, it was learned that government is also preparing an unprecedented and far-reaching scheme to stabilize the mark and general sanity in German fashion.
Resistance Has Not Cracked
An advantage to Cannolo Cuno in early negotiations would be that he could resist the Ruhu resistance of government industrialists and workers has cracked. He would be in a far stronger position with this unity at his back than if there were dissension in the German government. But if the Ruhu resistance became more unbeatable, "If France declares she will annex the Ruhu, then of course we will have to pay," Frit Thyssen, a French historian, said. The war, hence we must pay, but payment must be arranged reasonably.
"I suggest that a commission declare what the total payment shall be and arrange to float a loan in Great Britain or the United States with German export trade as security.
Army Prevents Payment
"There could hold the left units of the French army to produce, and we should be free to produce and fulfill our obligations. The presence of the French army in the Ruhr province is instead of facilitating, payment."
"France seems to want to control the Ruh, which means dominate Europe. Probably she will not succeed, or Europe will experience an endemic apocalypse with modern contravinces added, making it more horrible."
Berlin, March 13. — The basic principles upon which Germany is now ready to resume training payments were outlined authoritatively to the United Press today. They are: 1. Appointment of a commission to establish Germany's ability to pay and fix limits for the reparation. 2. Funding for the reparation shall be flated and from these the reparation will be paid. 3. The amount to be paid cannot exceed approximately thirty billion marks.
Representatives of any organized house offering to care for a visiting high school basketball team Friday and Saturday of this week, will meet in the athletic manager's office in Robbinsdale to discuss team day to express their choice of team.
Through the management of the Athletic department a drawing was held and the organizations will have their choice of the teams in the order of their drawing. Any representative falling to be present at this time will forfeit his place or choice on the list.
WIRE FLASHES
Kansas City, Mo., March 13.—W.E. Stewart, organizer of the W.E. Stewart Land Company, today was sentenced to serve five years in the Federal penitentiary. For using the word to defend in the sale of Texas lands.
Escanaba, March 13—Miss Evelyn Lyons, who physicians charge faked a fever of 114 for three weeks, is really seriously ill today.
Jackson, Tenn., March 13—The finding of the body of Brody Kane today raised the Sunday storm dead. The cyclone swept Pinson district.
Weather report—Partly overcast tonight and Wednesday. Not much change in temperature.
Washington, March 18—Four hundred million dollars will be poured into the government coffers before the budget is approved by taxpayers, the treasury announced today. The March 15 payment is expected to be about $20,000,000 greater than last year, thus renting out the business in general business over last year.
Seniors Discuss Plan For Spring Graduation At Class Convocation
Memorial Committee Asks Suggestions For Suitable Gifts to K. U.
Saturday, June 2, was announced as class day at the senior convocation yesterday. There are 672 seniors eligible for graduation this spring and plans for the ceremonies are to be held on Monday. The program for the day has not been finished.
The class voted to wear caps and gowns and will ask the faculty to wear them also. The date for taking measurements for the caps and gowns will be announced later. Three hours before class, all orders must be placed at Fraser check stand at least four weeks before commencement.
The senior Cake Walk is to be held sometime between the first and fifteenth of April. Very little was done beside voting in favor of it. The date will be definitely announced the next day will be the time for the senior breakfast. Two plays have been submitted to the committee and both have been declared eligible, but no choice has been made. There are three dates open for the presentation of the play, April 10 or 25 or May 1.
The memorial committee asked the class to turn in suggestions for a suitable memorial to be presented to the university, and to present a fire place for the lounge of the Union and another was for a malacany cabinet to be placed in the assembly of the Union for the interests of the University's soldier deeds.
The class assessment amounts to $6.75 and is divided as follows: $2.75 for cap and gown; $1 allumien dues; and $3 for the class memorial. This assessment does not include commencement invitation to the senior Challenger Lilydale, Holding Hill, Frank L. Weaver, and others spoke to the class.
Let's Finish the Job.
Council Members To Attend Chicago Conference Friday
Representatives From Larger Colleges Are to Meet to Discuss Vital Problems
Andrew McDonald, c23, president of the Men's Student council, and Stanley Learned, c24, secretary of the council, will represent Kansas at the Midwest Conference of Colleges and Universities, which is to be held in Chicago University, March 15, 16, and 17. Andy will lead the discussion on athletics.
The student conference idea originated at the University of Missouri in 1921. In the words of Claude D. Pepper, vice president of the Harvard School of Law, "The formation of the Midwest Conference marked the beginning of a new era in the realm of collegiate activity.
No Longer Isolated
"There was a time when colleges were isolated, set apart as something separate and distinct from the world and from one another. But when man began to feel his way along the modern avenues of life he learned the lesson of union, and desiring strength, he adopted it. Thus it came about that colleges began to be established in common. There came into being a collegiate consciousness of which each was a component part.
"The search into working of the colleges then revealed that the students were governed by the strong laws and regulations, for great many cases there was a lack of harmony or understanding between the governor and the governed. It was such a state of things which required constant communication in meet of the colleges.
The second conference met at Lexington, Ky., in 1922. Four main heads, publications, musicals and dramas, undergraduate government, and athletics are discussed. Twenty-eight schools are active members in the school community. A great many more schools send delegates, although they have not yet been granted active membership.
Helps Solve Problems
New Anti-Cigarette Bill Killed in Kansas Senate
"It was to make the solution of these problems less difficult that students of the University of Missouri brought about the gathering of representatives of twent-two colleges and universities in April, 1921, and the consequent formation of the Midwest conference."
The Senate judiciary committee yesterday killed the Ireland bill which would make the places in which cigarettes are sold come under the jurisdiction of other regions' revisions of this bill, any stores in which cigarettes are kept for sale could be closed indefinitely. Any dealer convicted under the provisions of this act would be prohibited from selling cigarettes business again in any city in the state.
The Ireland bill was introduced to put teeth into the present anti-cigarette law. As the law now stands, a criminal charge would be incurred and proceeds with his illegal business.
The K. U. Student Union Building -- First Floor Plan
Men's Student Council Elects Three Members For Vacant Positions
Vacancies in the Men's Student Council were filled at a special meeting of the council held at the Deltk debt House Sunday afternoon. Paul D. Stephenson, c23, and Donald Gordon, c24, were elected from the college in the places of Marion Collins, graduated, and Harry Turner, c23, insignile. Clarence D. Kosar, m28, graduated, and John Winkler, school in the place of John Winkler, who is completing his medical course at Rosedale hospital.
Stephenson and Gordon College Representatives; Kosar of Medical School
"We hope to create an atmosphere opposed to crookedness of any kind," said Andrew McDonald, president of the council, "a tradition, a feeling, an atmosphere of student honesty which will cause a reaction against any student who disregards the fact that he is 'on his honor at Kansas.'"
Student honesty and the honor system were also discussed, although no definite action was taken. The consensus of opinion as voiced by the council members was that no system of forced honor will be effective. The council believes that a judicious and responsible decision about student honesty carried on by means of posters, slogans, and Kansan editorials would be more expedient.
The Junior Prom will be permitted as far as the council is concerned. It was decided that since the council ruling denying any organization the right to a party when the debt is unpaid was passed after the Soph Hop of last year, that the rule would $\tau$ apply in this case.
Plan New Animal House
House Expected to Adopt Soldier Bonus Bill Report
The House is expected to adopt the report of the conference committee on the soldiers' bonus bill today. The last of the bonus measures has been approved, and the conference committee on the semester was adopted by the Senate.
House bill 461 has been holding to the completion of the bonus legislation for some time. This bill provided for the appointment of a director of the House and the House confined the selection of the state officials, the governor, secretary of state, and the state auditor. Democrats of the House insisted that four state officials instead of three. The Senate committee on military affairs passed a bill of the officiated. The conference committee adopted the Senate plan.
Building Will have Modern Heat And Ventilation System
Plans are being drawn for the new dog-and-cat building at the west end of the campus.
According to Prof. O. O. Stoland, of the department of physiology, no definite plans for the new building have been agreed upon as yet, and the exact location of the new building has not been determined, it is known however that the new building should be heated in a heating plant, or in such a place as to admit of all the modern heating and ventilating facilities.
The first floor of the Kansas Student Union will be the common meeting ground for all University students. Its Commodious lounge, parlors, and reading room will make it the most popular spot on the campus, for both men and women. Students can also visit the cafeteria.
"The present building that houses the dogs and cats is such a striking example," he said, describing buildings and for this reason as well as any other the new building is desirable, "Doctor Stoland said today in commenting upon the need of such a building."
Fraternities Subscribe $715 to New Hotel Fund
"Some day we hope to have such a department housed in the proposed new biology building," Doctor Stoland concluded.
Twelve Greek letter organizations have subscribed $715 to the hotel fund, bringing the amount raised so far up to $49,220. Seven captains with about thirty helpers are still working on the subscriptions to gain the original goal allowing for a shrinkage fund.
The organizations that have subscribed to the fund are: Alpha Delta Pi, Beta Theta Pi, Delta Tau Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Pi Sigma, Alph Omicron Pi, Alpha Xi Delta, Sigma Chi Delta Upsilon, Kappa Sigma, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Memorial Clean-up By Twenty Teams Is Now Under Way
Million Dollar Proposition
Laid Before New Members of Organizations
Last Night
BULLETIN
The clean-up campaign for the Million Dollar Memorial was moving rather slowly, according to a partial report made by the team captains at the event. The difficulty in locating students, but lists have been corrected, and the intensive work of the campus campaign will be done tonight and tomorrow afternoon. The participants in the solicitors will meet for a noonday meeting in Myers hall tomorrow.
Actual work on the campus Memorial campaign started yesterday afternoon when twenty captains led their teams into the field of personal conversations placed before the students at the class conventions yesterday morning.
At fraternity and sorority meetings last night, the Million Dollar Memorial proposition was laid before the new members of the organizations—those who have not yet subscribed. In each organization house there is as least one solicitor to hand over the Fraternity or sorority. As in former campaigns, each house is endeavoring to become "100 per cent."
Present Plans at Lunchroom
Plans for action and an outline of the meeting presented to the executive committee and the team captains at a lunchmeet today noon in Myers Hall. Karl T. Finn, organization secretary, and Louis Miller, student chairman, spoke briefly concerning the organization of the three conventions addressed the three convocations yesterday, talked to the workers.
To Reach Alumni in Other Cities
The noonday meetings for the workers will be held regularly each day until the campaign is finished. All work on the campus will be ended and it is hoped that most subscriptions will be in by Wednesday night.
The clean-up campaign among the alumni is being carried along hand in hand with the work on the campus. Mr. Treffa will go to Hutchinson Wednesday to attend a meeting of business men interested in the K. U. Memorial. At the same time, designers are being started in other cities.
It has been pointed out that many business men who have never attended school may be approached in this final attempt to push the fund over the top.
House Nears Completion
New Phi Gamma Delta Residence is in Final Stages
The new $80,000 Phi Gamma Delta house will be completed about the middle of April, according to H. A. Young. The construction. The house is of brick and stucco in the Old English style, and will contain forty rooms. The outside work is practically done and the finishing work on the inside is under
On the first floor are the living quarters, dining and breakfast rooms, kitchen, and the house-mother's suite. In the basement are the servants' quarters, laundry, and a 56x24 foot dance hall.
On the second floor are ten sleeping rooms, two studies, and a large sleeping porch. Three more sleeping rooms, a dormitory, and the initiation room are on the third floor. The rest of the rooms are the architects who planned the house. J. T. Constant, local contractor, is building it.
No Drill Wednesday
The R. O. T. C. will not drill Wednesday afternoon because the parade last Thursday for General Duncan will begin on March 31, according to an announcement from the military department. Drill makeup scheduled for March 30 will be on March 23 instead, and class meetings scheduled for March 31 will be March 24.
Martin B. Grimes, c24, has withdrawn from school and will leave the last of the week for San Francisco, where he will be in a position with Swift & Company.