THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XX.
NUMBER 101
Plan Conference In Lieu of Parade On Engineer's Day
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1923
Idea is Outgrowth of Meeting Thirteen Years Ago When Mechanicals When Mechanicals
Lectured
Plans for a professional conference to be held instead of the usun parade on Engineer's Day have been approved by Chancellor Lindley.
"The idea of a professional conference is a custom followed for three years, and is an outgrowth of an idea established here thirteen years ago, when the mechanical engineers held the first conference," said Dean P. F. Withey, a graduate of a holiday, morning classes were not disturbed, but several classes were dismissed in order to allow the students to attend the lectures."
"Some institutions, like the University of Illinois, hold what is called an 'electrical fair,' Dean Walker notes. Such a plan would mean that the electrical engineers would give a demonstration of the uses of radio and appliances of electrical sciences, in a way that will interest a great number of students. The architecture would have on exhibit many designs that have won mention in Beaux Arts in New York. Other department would have corresponding exhibits. The plans made thus far are generally general character of the enterprise.
To Hold State Fair Exhibit
To Hold State Fair Exhibit
"The electrical, chemical, and mining engineers have held meetings that correspond, and it came to a point where several departmental conferences were held each year. The plans contemplated building up more worthwhile exhibits than could ever be built for the conference of course, that something will grow out of it that will be of general interest and of a character that will be worth showing at the state fair.
To Be No Holiday
"This is done with the understanding that there will be very little interference with the work of the school, and there will be no holiday. On the day of graduation few instructors may be allowed to dismiss classes that students may hear the professional papers. Any athletic events, such as baseball games are to be held at hours when there are no classes. It is not to be in any sense a holiday celebration, but rather a representation of professional workers ooped with care by students and faculty together.
"The idea of the engineers' banquet is an institution that has been used for twenty-five years, and is merely for matters of convenience, and in no way a part of engineers' day," Dean Walker added.
Needy May Obtain Money
Worthy Students Can Get Help From Loan Fund
Reports that students have dropped out of school because of lack of money have been circulated around the campus and have been called a worthy student has dropped out before the end of the semester. Although the student loan fund is limited, it has always been able to take care of the students who are having financial difficulties.
The money which students borrow is due the following summer and there are few cases when the money has not been received by the bank and is limited, Dean Dyer wishes only those who are really in need to apply to the student fund.
"No student ought to withdraw for financial reasons," said Dean Dyer this morning, "without first applying to the student loan fund, for which they have various ways for enabling students to remain in school. Sometimes they are referred to the home bank, sometimes to the Lawrence bank and sometimes to citizens of Lawrence, so that help to students of the University."
"Those who cannot be helped by these means are aided by the student loan fund. The reason for request students to other sources is to safeguard the loan fund. The interest on money loaned is six per cent."
Pi Beta Phi will entertain Sunday in honor of new initiates.
To Search For Treasure on Land of K. U. Student
El-Driny Mohamed Hamed, a student in the University School of Medicine, has written the American Consul of Egypt through his work with the American committee of the Museum of New York to excavate for ancient treasures on his large tract of land in Cairo, which it Tatuan Khan Amim was found.
Mr. Hamed was born in Cairo, Egypt, in 1889. He came to America on the advice of a friend to become a medical missionary. He has attended the University of Missouri, Kansas City Junior College, Washington and Jefferson University, Tulane University, and the University of Kansas.
Insurgent Senators
Victors in Filibuster
Against Subsidy Bill
Administration Leaders Give in:
Senate to Take up Other
Business
Washington, Feb. 23. The administration surrendered today to the filibuster against the ship subsidy bill. Insurgency among the Republican senators who demanded an opportunity to get a vote on other bills held back by the filibuster caused the administration leaders to give way.
Under the agreement, the Senate will adjourn at 6 p.m. today and will consider calendar bills tomorrow and Monday.
This step marks a virtually complete surrender by Senator Jones, in charge of the bill, who had repeatedly declared that he would force the Senate to sit nights until he got a vote on the bill.
It was generally believed today that the Senate by Saturday night would definitely dispose of the ship subsidy bill, either by defeating the Jones motion, now pending, to reinstitute the subsidy bill as the Senate's unfinished business, or by recommitting it to the commerce committee.
President Harding was informed by Senator Curts, Republican whip, that there was no chance for a vote on the subsidy and that insistence on the subsidy force the Senate would merely obstruct other measures, their ought to pass.
Curtis received no message from President Harding for the Senate, but on his return from the White House an agreement was quickly reached which prevented an even worse tie-up that has existed all this week.
Merchants' Course Closes
Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri Retailers Attend
Success beyond the expectation of members of the University Extension Division was reached in the Merchants' Short Course which closed yesterday. More than eighty universities, among them were retailers from Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, Dr. W. R. Jardine, president of the Kansas State Agricultural College, spoke yesterday morning on the subject of "Agricultural Interests in Kansas." Davis, a member of closer co-operation between the merchants and the agricultural interests of the state, Hamp Williams, of Hot Springs, Ark., spoke at the afternoon session on "Helping Others and Ourselfs." Closeer contact with the buying process for the few fellow man were the points most forcibly impressed by Mr. Williams.
That Miss Frances M. Kainian's work was one of vital importance to the merchants was shown by the intense interest with which the retailer handled the business and window display classes. The show-card writing classes covered a range of work entailing the use of the "speedball" pen and the airbrush. Some of the men were very creative in their work, stealing from the cards exhibited.
Elect New Kansan Staff
At a meeting of the Kansas Board on Wednesday afternoon, the following were elected to the editorial staff: Ralph Johnston, editor-in-chief; Cliffon Kirkpatrick, news editor; Po Vaughn Francis, campus editor; Kenneth Constant, telegraph editor; Adrian Reynolds, spy editor; Charles Sayler, alumni editor; and Helen Havely, exchange editor.
Need for Student Relief Increases As Discord Reigns
Fall of German Mark and Ruhr Situation Accentuate Hardships in Europe
"Conditions in Europe at present are, if anything, worse than they have ever been," said Conrad Hoffman, executive secretary of the Eurobank. George O. Foster, registrar of the University recently. Mr. Hoffman was the Y. M. C. A. secretary here at one time. The war he was prominent in Y. M. C. A. work in Europe and is now in Geneva, Switzerland.
"All the work we are doing, while in itself is considerable, is but a drop in the bucket contrasted to the
CON HOFFMAN
fremendible need everywhere. The continued landslide of the German mark is affecting the living conditions in Germany. The food prices are so high that it is especially hard for the man with a fixed income to go.
Coal Situation Grows Worse
"The situation in the Ruhr valley is making it practically impossible for the rest of Europe to receive coal shipments. Switzerland is beginning to suffer now, and will probably enter a protest soon through diplomatic means."
"The student population in Russia numbers 150,000. The European Student Relief is now feeding nearly 25,000 of these, but there are more than twice the number who are suffering.
Interest Being Shown by Others
lbert Beeshow is now,
Other countries now, besides
the United States are recruiting to be
counted in a draft according to
Mr Hoffman. Japan has sent $4,000
Australia and New Zealand have recently sent gifts.
Mr. Hoffman sent copies of some of the letters of appreciation that he has received from students in Rissos who have received donations.
Certificates to the members of the all-state football team selected last fall by the Topeka Daily Capital have been sent to all the men. The Kan-istan Moseby, and McAdams on the first team, Cave and Weidlin on the second. The certificates states that it is not given merely for prowess on the gridiron, but also for the qualities of self-control, courage, and courtesy.
In closing, Mr. Hoffman says that he hopes to be in this country during the summer and is looking forward to working again and renewing old friendships.
The Pi Sigma Alpha fraternity held an initiation banquet at the Lawrence Country Club Wednesday evening. Pi Sigma Alpha is an honorary fraternity in the fiel<sup>4</sup> of political science. The Kansas chapter is the third organized and was installed after a year ago. Persons who have completed two courses in the department are invited to B or better and who are interested in political science are eligible to election.
The following is a list of new initiates: Walter T. Sandellian, assistant professor of political science, George E. Resterly, c'23, Samuel A. Boyer, c'23, Harriet B. Murman, c'23, Ruth K. Mullan, c'23, William C. Edward, c'23, Edward F. Hudson, c'23, Clyde W. Silfer, c'23, Roy T. Johnson, c'25, Perry C. Godlove, c'23.
$ ^{i} $ Sigma Alpha, Honorary Fraternity, Initiates Ter
WIRE FLASHES
Cologne, Feb. 23—Three Ruhr towns were occupied by black French troops Thursday, it was reported here today, German sources reported French are increasing the number of colored troops in the occupied zone.
New York, Feb. 23, "—International runners runers, incorporated," may be the trade name of a newly formed Anglo-American syndicate, first of three thirty ships was reported off the New Jersey coast today.
Washington, Feb. 23.—Maj. Gen Wilder Metcalf, Lawrence, Kan., retired, was recommended to President Harding today by Senator Curtis, Kansas, as successor to Col. Charles R. Forbes, of the United States Veterans' Bureau. Curtis said the Presidents' decision on Ones for Victims on Ones for Victims, but no information was given as to his identity.
Pioneer Spirit Lives Today In Developing Of Own Communities
Frontiers Have Moved to Place Within Our Minds, Says Chancellor
"The pioneer spirit is still alive," said Dr. E. H. Lindley, Chancellor of the University, in an address before members of the Junction City Chamber of Commerce and surrounding landmarks during a banquet held Wednesday night.
"As there is no longer a frontier, the spirit of the pioneer must find its work in the development of the neighborhood. Improving the conditions of life and exploration of years ago. Another great field of endeavor for the restless energies is the developing of the mind. The pioneer must turn upon itself for a place upon which to itself. And the result must be good.
"Social engineering is, perhaps, the greatest of the fields for the present day form of the pioneer spirit," said Rachel Cohen, the work, betraying conditions for ourselves and those who are to follow, we can complete the task which was commenced by those who first brought civilization to this great World.
Thursday morning Chancellor Lindley spoke before the Hutchinson High School and at午会堂 T, tuesday noon, he spoke on "Spending for Students" in the Short Course. The trip was to have extended to Salina, but the proper arrangements could not be made. The programs of the meetings in Hutchinson, Salina and Lawrence are unmeasured the supervision of the University.
To Run German Railways
M. Bereaud to Act as Director if Move is Made
Dusseldorf, Feb. 23—The Ruhr and Rhineland railways, which are to be taken bodily from Germany, are by bried by French and Belgian troops.
M. Bereau, assistant director of the railways, will be director general if France makes this move, and will be directed by French and Belgian troops.
Le Circle Francais held its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon. Ger, aldine Knotter, "23, gave a talk on the role of a censure," a play by Edmund Roastand.
An All-University Convocation is called for 10 o'clock Tuesday morning in Robinson Gymnasium. Professor Burges Johnson of Vassar will speak. Classes will be shortened to moderate periods and the morning schedule will be as follows:
The occupied areas have been mapped into zones. The roads are to have autonomous footing. German workers will be employed where they act as guards. The area is to be shared by France and Belgium as a part of the reparation due them.
1st hour 8:30 to 9:05
2nd hour 9:15 to 9:50
convocation 10:45
1st hour 11:00 to 11:35
4th hour 11:45 to 12:30
E. H. LINDLEY
Fifteen Die When Rooming House is Destroyed by Fire
Twenty Roomers Escape Death by Jumping; Rescuers Recover Thirteen Bodies
Kannas City, Mo., Feb. 23—Thirteen bodies have been released from the ruins of a rooming house destroyed by fire here early today. The bodies are those of the debris in search of other victims. The bodies recovered were so charred and blackened that identification was almost impossible. In some cases it was impossible to discover whose children were those of adults or children.
Thirty-five persons were trapped on the second floor when the combination garage and rooming house was enveloped in flames shortly after midnight. Twenty escaped by leap-floor from the windows on the second floor.
Stairs Collapsed with Man
One man carrying a five-year-old child under his arm managed to make his way across the stairway he reached the center of the stairway the fire ate away the understructure and he fell the rest of the way.
All of the occupants were asleep when the fire started. Some were caught under the deck while destrian who found the building ablaze. When fire equipment arrived the building was enveloped in flames and rescue of others was almost impossible.
Rescue Begins as Ruin Cools
When the seething mass cooled the heat of rescue began, Families of victims held back by lines of policemen.
Rescue Begins as Ruin Cools
One ambulance made continuous trips from the scene to the moqe, as the bodies were hauled out from under the bed springs, and other charred and twisted furniture. Some were found wedged between automobiles which were in the garage floor below.
Two Fraternities Initiate
Pi Upsilon and Beta Theta Pi Take New Men
Continued initiation into Greek letter fraternities is on this week among the several organizations. Others will probably proceed into
Beta Theta Pi will hold initiation today at 3:00 p.m. m. at the Lawrence Country Club for eight men. Follow- ing the chapter house, the initiation will occur as a part of the program for the fiftieth anniversary celebration of Alpha Nu chapter of the fraternity when the following men will be invited to participate worth; Guy Richard Moore, Kansas City; Mo.; Addison Walker, Salina; Philip Phillips, Bartlesville, Oka.; Malcolm Welty, Bartlesville, Oka.; Eureka; Franklin Barrows, Lawrence; and Lloyd Burrows, Hiawatha.
Pi Upsilon fraternity initiated three men yesterday afternoon at the chapter house. They were: Alan Davidson, Lawrence; Merrill Slawson, Girard; and Vernon Kinney, Wichita.
Sigma Phi Sigma will hold initiation Saturday night for Orwin C. Yakeyl, Great Bend; Arthur Gates, Seward; George Kirkchumperg, Raymond Pierce, White Cloud; and Willard Hawkinson, Marquette.
Book Exchange Will Pay Monday For Books Sold
The Exchange collects a 10 per cent commission on the price of the book for the operation of the Exchange. Delay in checking up the books and preparing to refund amounts collected is the reason the Exchange was not opened according to Pearl Pugh, manager of the Book Exchange for the W. S. G. A.
The Book Exchange will be open Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 and 11:30 to 12:30 in the morning and 1:30 to 3:30 in the afternoon for the purpose of paying out the money on books sold.
Physics Colloquium will meet Monday at 4:30 in room 203 of Blake Hall. Prof. Dinnamore After talk on "Schuster's Periodogram." All persons who are interested are cordially invited to attend the meeting.
State Senate Authorizes Building of Union Bldg
Topeka, Kan, Feb. 23. -The Kansas state State Senate passed the bill authorizing the building of the Kansas Union building by the University Memorial Corporation on the grounds of the institution. The conclusion having been approved by the board of administration of the University.
The bill provides that the funds necessary will be raised by voluntary contributions from students and alumni. The one remaining step in the procedure is the signing of the bill by Gov. Jonathan M. Davis, and the corporation can then proceed with the building program.
Quartet from Penn
To be Contestant
In Kansas Relays
Will be Represented by Two o Four-Mile Team; May Enter Other Events
The University of Pennsylvania will be represented at the University of Kansas relay games on April 21, by either a two or a four-mile relay team. Pennsylvania will have a good team, but not as good as the Pennsylvania famous, according to Coach Robertson of Pennsylvania.
For the two-mile team, Pennsylvania has as its most promising candidates, Meredith and McMullin, who were members of last year's record-breaking quartet. Both of these men are from the East Coast; Malone, Kerr, Fisher, and Jensen are the best of the other men. Jenneen, who is from the Ceder Rapids High School, should beat two minutes this season. Melane is from Utah and one of the fastest two-milers in American. Hend has done 1:59 for the half-mile and 4:25 for the mile, running better than ever this season.
Kerr is another Utah product who should beat two minutes. Fisher has been showing excellent form and should make the team. From this material, it is the opinion of Coach Robertson that Pennsylvania should develop a quartet of whom should average 159. However, when the Pennsylvania team went to England and ended up in Cambridge team, and Larry Brown was with them. Coach Robertson is expected to send a four-mile team here, since he has four good milers. In addition to the relay team, Pennsylvania will probably送west two or three individual athletes. Martin is showing good form in the high hurdles while Owen and Shrill have successfully routed Ravens. Rose, the broad jumper who was second in the I. C. A. A. A. A. Championship last year, may also accompany the party.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates Twenty-three Taken Into K. U. Chapter
Phi Beta Kappa held its annual initiation and banquet last night at the First Presbyterian Church. About eighty members were present.
Prof. F. H. Hodder, president of the K. b. Chapter, gave the history of the first six years of F. H. Hodder's toast others were given: "We Want to Know," by Ben Gibbs, c23; "Wave Action," by Eliz-
Those initiated were: Carrie A. Back, Elliwood; Leauna Baumgartner, Lawrence; Mabel I. Bowers, Great Bend; Helen L. Bunn, Lawrence Helen M. Dayhoff, Lawrence; Elizabeth Dunkel, Lawrence; Mand H. El-Lawrence, Lawrence; Mary E. Footon, Lawrence; Feeton, Omaha; Neb, Ralph Gould, Concordia; Benjamin J. Hibbs, Stafford; Eva Mary Ireland, Florence; Mary E. Jenkinson, Troy; Dorothy M. Moseley, Kansas City, Mo.; Harvey V. Moyer, Mount City; Jessie Lee Myers, St. Joseph, M; Rath C. Ohmar, Whta; Freda Greenshaw, George H. Supple, Chicago; Harvey Walker, Lawrence; Helen Welch, Kansas City, Mo.; and Margaret Wilson, Meade.
Lawrence High to Present Play "Daddy Long Legs," a four-act comedy drama, will be given by the Bowersock orchestra on Monday night, Feb. 26, at the Bowersock theater. The Phi Mu Alpha orchestra will perform the music. Ted Burnett and Elizabeth Cain will perform "Daddy" and "Judy" respectively.
Faculty Members Answer Charges Of Animal Cruelty
Dean Kelly and O. O. Stoland Demonstrate Falsity of Accusations Against University
Charges of cruelty in the use of animals for vivisection in the University of Kansas, made in the Christian Science Monitor for Feb. 13, have been answered by F. J. Kelly, dean of administration, and Prof. O. O. Stoland, head of the department of physiology, who say that the writer of the article has given readers unfamiliar with actual facts a impression of the work done here and of the treatment of the animals.
Legislators at Topkea and the faculty and officials of the University have received marked copies of the paper.
Writer of Article Prejudiced
Instructors who use the animals for experimentation believe that the article shows on the surface its prejudiced point of view and that no fair-minded person would take it seriously.
In regard to the writer's statement that she was not allowed to enter rooms in the animal house where experiments were being performed, it is possible true, but by applying for a permit at the Chancellor's office or my office, anyone may visit any room of the University at any time. Anyone who is studying in the laboratories and scientific experiments open to the public.
Vivisection Necessary to Surgery
"There are some people who do not believe in the advancement of medicine and surgery," said Prof. O. Stolani, head of the department of physiology, "but the majority* of people do and if they are to support the development of medicine and surgery, they must understand the nature for vivisection for animals. It is necessary for the physician and surgeon to be trained for his service to mankind by his experiments on the lower animals.
“In our treatment of dogs, rabbits, and other animals with which we work we are very humane. All dogs upon which we operate are given an anaesthetic from which in no case they are allowed to recover. This is much more humane than shooting the dogs, as is done in the city during a fire. We treat all of our dogs. After we receive the dogs they get better treatment, food, and shelter than they have probably ever known before.”
A Kansan reporter made a recent visit to the drab shack, that has been called "the most pitiful spot in Kansas," where the dogs are kept to be fed up that they may be used for scientific purposes. If a group of barking dogs, divided into small groups, were allowed large steel troughs of water, bones, and a double wallled shed with plenty of straw for bedding, can be called pitiful, this is undoubtedly a pitiful (Continued on Page 3.)
Quill Members Entertain With Washington Party
Members of Quill Club entertained last night with a George Washington party in the Journalism rest room. The following took part in the program: Mirians Rios, reading; Frances Warren, original composition—"The Town"; Stuart given by five newly initiated members of The Sigma Phi Society.
A contest which consisted of guessing the names of certain books was won by Mrs. Herbert Feis. The remainder of the evening was spent in playing games. Light refreshments were served.
Cosmonolitan Club to Entertain
Cosmopolitan Ciao to Entertain
The Cosmopolitan Club will have an annual party tonight at the chapter 1535 St. James street. Every member is urged to attend and bring a guest, [Those who have a friend to propose for membership] may use this occasion for introduction and acquaintanceship. Various old games and new ones will be played, lively music will be furnished by the Filipino orchestra and the cross-cut saw of Pacifico Gupana.
Prof. W. F. Davis will address the Students' Forum at the Unitarian Church, Sunday morning at 10 a.m., with "look" in the subject for discussion.