THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
TRADITION MAY SAVE NURSE CAVELL'S SPY
Dying Queen Exacted Promise To Prevent Capital Punishment
Brussels. May 12 (United Press). A dying Queen's last wish, breathed sixty years ago ar she lay on her deathbed in her Brussels Palace, is expected to save the life of Aramnian nurse of Nurse Cavelli, and alleged betrayer of the nurse Cavelli.
Jeannea sits in a cell at Mons folowing his conviction, awaiting the result of his appeal against the sentence of death.
He knows, almost certainly, that he will not die because of his betrayal of his country, but that his sentence will be made one of life imprisonment.
There has been but one execution in Belgium since 1862. Then four members of the notorious "Black Cemetery" of robbers were on circumstantial evidence. Two of them, up to age 19, were gallleted, swore their innocence.
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Belgium has not yet recovered from the reculsion of feeling among the population. Many people believe the two black Gangsters to be inna
The Queen was so deeply affected that when she was dying she exacerbated a promise from the King that he would have could to prevent caps punishment.
"Life imprisonment can be repaired," she said, "while an innocent man is undergoing it; but there is no reason for a man wrongly executed."
Since that day there has been but one execution—that of a soldier who during the war brutally murdered his sweetheart. Because of the dangerous exile at a time when public life was threatened, the soldier was executed.
In Belgium now, a person condemned to death appeals from the sentence. If he refuses, his counsel or even the public prosecutor appeals. The petition goes before the Minister of Justice, who makes a report so far always for lenency. That goes to the King. The King always acts on the advice of the King. Almost bound by his grandmother's wish probably would refuse in any event to be a party to execution of the death penalty.
The case of the spy Douhard was almost parallel with that of Jeannes, Dozens of petitions were laid before Parliament calling for his execution. Public and press almost unanimously demanded that Douhard, who had denounced scores of persons to the Germans, be killed.
The Minister of Justice declined to recommend execution, and the King followed his lead. Douhask was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Unless the present Minister of Justice gives way to popular demand, which is identical with that regarding the arrest of a former termical prisoner. He is treated as a political prisoner now and in the prison at Mons works when he likes and eats whatever he wants. He can have newspapers and books taken to
Are Snakes Really So Bad After All?
Quite often the hitker or canoeist is startled by the sudden appearance of a snake which glides quickly across the path or slides off a rock where it has been sunning itself. Almost always, the heart one hearts beat a little faster in an apprehension of what might have happened if the snake had hitten the walker. Remington Kellog has made a study of snakes, their habits, mode of living and has compiled statistics from snake fatalities resulting from snake bite.
A venomous snake can only strike three fourths of its length and when striking straightens out it's curves. The instant that the snake strikes it emits its poison through the fangs and then draws its 'fangs back into receptacles in the head. A rattlesnake very seldom emits poison when striking a person as the venom is used in making a quick and sure bite. Only about ten per cent of the persons bit by snakes die, although snake hite by rattlesnake may cause a sore that will take months in healing.
No undue alarm, however, should be manifested at the sight of a snake, for by far the majority of the snakes found in this part of the country are non-poisonous and though they can hiss and look extremely vicious they are harmless. And so one need not give up the contemplated hike, for the snake is sure to be more frightened by you than you are by it.
Charles Hough, B. S. 20, has given his up past position with the Sheekey Engineering Company of Kansas because city engineer of Marshal, Mo.
Mild Case of Smallpox Developed by C. T. Black
A very slight case of smallpox has been developed by Chas. T. Black, c24, who being cared for at the University Student Hospital. While Black attended classes Tuesday there is a small possibility of spreading the disease. The classes which were attended will be warned today so that members may be vaccinated immediately.
Dr. Smith reported the case to be in a very mild form saying that the patient was getting along as well as could be expected.
QUILL CLUB MEMBERS RECEIVE RECOGNITION
Announced That Ruth Garver Will Be Secretary to W. A. White
Plans were made for the special initiation meeting and program to be held on the night of May 25. At this event, a group of volunteers initiated, and pledging services held
Quill Club held its last regular meeting of the year last night in Fraser Rest Room. Geraldine Pettit and Augusta Rosenburg read original manuscripts. It was announced at the meeting that Ruth Garver, c22, has accepted a position as private secretary to William Allen White.
for three others. Officers will be elected for next year. The program will consist in part of an out-of-town trip where name will be announced later.
"And now," continued the president, "comes the news that Miss Ruth Garner is to be the private secretary of William Allen White." Miss Garner secured this position at the time of Mr. White's visit to the University last Friday. She will take up her work shortly after school is out.
George Struble, president of the Club, pointed out the fact that many honors have been conferred upon Quill Club members during the past year. Among these are the $500 Dellennator prize won by Eulalia Dougherty and the $100 Kansas Authors' Club prize won by Margaret Larkin.
The Oread Magazine, it was announced, will be out the twenty-second or twenty-third of this month. The editors are still wanting copy, Manuscripts may be left in the box in the Kaanan business office.
The box is very conveniently arranged with several pigeon holes marked, "The very best stuff," "Stuff you want to get rid of quickly." "Stuff too good for the Sour Owl!" "Your food must be " and "Not other classified."
University Orchestra
To Hold Spring Concert
The University Orchestra, under the directorship of Prof. Edward F. Kurtz, will give its Spring concert Thursday evening, May 18, at 8:20 P.M. in the Chapel of Frasher Hall. The parson is one of the most interesting ever selected for the orchestra. Prof. Ilfif Garrison, of the piano faculty will be the solist and will play the "d concordato in g minor," by Saint Saens, accompanied by an accompaniment being furnished by the orchestra is a new feature installed by Prof Kurtz and hereafter will be a regular part of the orchestra programs. This is an exacting task for an orchestra to accomplish as it requires an unusual degree of accurate and finished playing.
Engineers Are Fighting To Hold the Rio Grande
Brownsville, Texas, May 11. (Ul-
nid Press.) - Civil engineers and re-
presentations of the Mexican govern-
ment have established headquarters
across the rier from here for the pur-
pose; "the" south bank of the
'he Rio Grande.
The engineers will attempt to stop the river from cutting away the south bank of the river, which has resulted in the loss of territory to the Southern Republic, and will be taken up along the entire course of the Re Grande, it is said.
Big Electric Generator Received at Power Plant
A 250 K. V. A, generator, manufactured by the General Electric Company of Erie, Pa., has been recently received for use in the new power
There is *c* Curtis steam turbine in connection with the generator, and the entire outfit cost over $20,000. John M. Shea, superevent buildings and grounds, stated that the generator, with the inital boiler, could be ready for service when the plant is completed next August.
Gamma Sigma announces the pledging of Helen Cooper, c'23, of Kansas City, Mo.
FEEDERS' CONVENTION WILL BE AT K.C. A.C.
Wallace, Secretary of Agriculture, May Attend Big
Mannahat, Kan., May 12—The 1922 annual Kansas Live Stock Breeders' Convention will be held at the Kansas State Agricultural college Saturday, June 10. From 1,000 to 2,000 live stock breeders from Kansas and the surrounding states are expected to attend the meeting.
Affair
Addresses by leading agriculturists and a report of live stock feeding experiments conducted by the Kansas experiment station during the current year will constitute the pro-
gram for this year's field trip to Hinnman, vice-president of the Institute of American Meat packers, who will discuss what the packers have done and are planning to do to stimulate meat consumption. It is also probable that Henry Wallace, secretary of agriculture, and Chess-
ing Mason, chairman of the packer and stock yards act, will appear on the program.
Three year's work on the feeding value of alfalfa hay for stock cattle when cut at four different stages of maturity.
Experiments to be reported include the following:
Three years work on the pasture gains of cattle wterhed on alfalfa hay compared with those of cattle wintered on silage.
Two year's work on the relative value of the grain of corn fed from the silo and from the bin.
Mrs. Alice Chittenedt of Berkley, Cal., is visiting her son, Prof. Goldwin Goldsmith, of the department of architecture. Mrs. Chittenedt was formerly connected with the New York Herald and other eastern newspapers. She expects to remain here until the end of the school year.
The dead line on the Oread Magne-
will be extended until tomorrow
oon.—Margaret Larkin, editor-in-
brief.
Varsity--Bowersock COMING SOON
Gloria Swanson and Roddick Vallentine
is a scene from the Paramount Picture
'Beyond the Rocks'
De Luxe Cafe "Where Service Counts"
May 14
is the date set for Mother's Day. Bring your mother here to dine—she will be pleased with our well prepared, excellent food.
A special dinner will be served for that day.
AND ALSO—after the party we are open all night.
What's this— No More Cuts?
NOT CHAPEL CUTS.
NOT RECITATION CUTS.
But no more shaving cuts. Williams' Shaving Cream has helped ablish them.
You can "go into high" when you climb your face with Williams' Shaving Cream. It lathers instantly. And lathers right. Thick and creamy. It softens the meanest bristle. Quick. Right down to the very base of every hair.
No need to cut chapel, recitation or face when you use a keen razor and Williams' Shaving Cream.
Be skeptical. Prove it for yourself.
Cool and Comfortable
These linen midy suit suits in the following colors. Periwinkle, Rust, Dandylion, Rose, Brown, Tan and all White. Very attractively trimmed with braid and emblems. For school, outing and general out door wear they are very much in demand. All sizes in the different colors. Each $15.
Pongee middy suits are as practical as any garment one could wish for during the hot weather. Easy to launder and iron. Made from a good quality of Jap Pongee and collar and cuffs of silk Faille in Kelley, Purple, Brown, and Jade. Special $22.50.
Ratine dresses—not necessary to tell you what Dame Fashion says about the Imported French Retine dresses for the coming season. We are quite fortunate in getting these to show you owing to the demand. They are in Rose, Copen, Tangerine, and Dandylion and at a very special price. Each $13.50.
A special sale tomorrow on plain and striped flannel skirts and especially for the light bright sport colors. Choice $8.95. Tweed suits—you can find lots of use for a tweed suit during the summer while on your vacation. Still showing a fairly good assortment and at just about One Half Price.
WEAVERS
"THE IDEA OF GOD IN THE LIGHT OF MODERN SCIENCE."
Can we still believe in a Deity? That is the issue which will be considered by Rev. Mohler in the fourth address of his series on "The Fundamentalists."
Sunday Morning at Eleven O'clock "WHAT IS HAPPENING TO RELIGION IN AMERICA"
Sunday Morning at Eleven O'clock
A discussion of present day religious journalism and literature by
Rev. L. M. Birkhead of Kansas City
followed by
AN OPEN FORUM
Sunday Evening at Seven-forty-five o'clock
Unitarian Church Next Sunday, May 14 (By the Park)
SPECIAL MAY SALE
We have just received a big special shipment of summer garments that are strictly new in style, material and design, comprised in the following merchandise.
Suits
Cape Suits
Dresses
36 inch
Jackets
Sweaters
Coats Waists
These garments were purchased at especially reduced prices and will be placed on Special Sale Saturday Morning, the sale will last all next week, but come early to secure the best selection.
815 Mass.