THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XIX
U.S. RAILROAD BOARD PLANS TRUCE TODAY
Brotherhood and Railroads Wil Each Have Three Board Members
DEMANDS WILL BE MADF
If Both Sides Agree to the Proposals Peace May Ensue
Chicago, Oct. 19—The United States railroad board—now peacemaker with a club—planned a truce between employees and executives to
Three board members representing the railroads and three representing the railroad employees who are prepared to strike October 30, met with the three public members to whip peace proposals into shape.
If necessary, one board member pointed out, the administration could rush through an amendment to the bill. But that is not what it is in these. It is understood from reliable sources, are some of the demands that will be made to the boards.
Out of today's executive session of the board will come the complete proposition that the board has to offer the chiefs of the four brotherhoods
and swimmers' union, who were summoned here for a conference to
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1923
2. Request to leaders of the railroad department of the American federation of labor and other unions up strike decision for the present.
1. Immediate suspension of the strike order of the brotherhood.
Demands to be made upon the railroad in view of bringing about peace: 1. Immediate reduction of $0.12 per cent wage of last July—a saving of $400,000,000 for the roads into reduced freight rates.
2. Withdrawal by executives, for a definite period, the demand that worker wages be cut an additional 10 per cent is precipitated the present strike crisis.
Then it was pointed out, if both sides agreed to these proposals, plans will be made to draw lasting peace proposals.
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The board today had not yet decided to call in executives at the same time the brotherhood chiefs meet to discuss the matters that separate conferences will be held.
RESURFACE CAMPUS DRIVES
Cinders Now, Concrete Surfaces Next Spring
The heavy hauling which has been done over the University drives the past few months has proven very destructive to the cinder surface, according to John M. Shen, superintendent of Mississippi State University, leading from the campus down to Mississippi Street has suffered the most of all from the wear of traffic. This drive will be paved with concrete in the spring, but its condition has made it necessary to resurface it with cement before it may that it be passable for the winter.
"Only one objection I have to well-surfaced drives," said r. Shen, this morning. "That is that they encourage speeding on the Campus. There is entirely too much fast driving on the Hill nowadays. The city authorities have banned students from campus traffic violations, and the motorcycle patrolmen have been extended a corial invitation to arrest all offenders, so let these speed demons beware."
Plans For Landscape
Gardening on the Way
"The plans for the landscape gap dening are on the way," said John Shea this morning; and we are exepting great return."
Mr. George E. Kesseller, of St. Louis, returned to his home after making a survey of the campus Friday. The plans will be made in Kansas City under the direction of the directly supervised by Kesseller. Mr. Kesseller made the notable plans of Kansas City and also those of other schools.
Stetson hats and old clothes have been officially adopted as the traditional garb of the juniors at the University of Washington.
"It is expected that the plans will be completed by spring when the work will be begun," concluded Mr. Shea.
Send the Daily Kansan home.
Snaps Views of Campus From Jackman Airplane
That the 1922 Jayhawker management is not satisfied with pictures of the campus taken from the ground only, was shown Tuesday afternoon, October 18, when Elmer Isern, manager of this year's Jayhawker, took thirty-six pictures of the campus from Jackman's aeroplane. The Jayhawker wants to get views of the campus from all angles. We would take underground snapshots if it were possible, said Isern.
Squire's Studio pronounced these pictures the best ever taken of the campus from the air. The 1922 Jay-hawker expects to use the best of these snapshots in its view section. Others may be used for advertising purposes by the University authorities;
HARDING WOULD STAY CLEAR OF ARMS PACI
"Alliance in Arms," Submerges Nationality Into World Sovereignty, He Says
Yorktown, Va., Oct. 19—President Harding here today announced his opposition to the United States becoming a party to any "alliance in arms" or submerging its nationality to a world sovereignty.
Standing on a spot where the British general, Cormwallis, ended the Revolutionary War by surrendering to George Washington, who opposed entangling alliances at the birth of the Republic, the president indicated the hope that the forthcoming military armament domestics bring "an understanding and co-operative which tends to an alliance in arms."
The president's speech was taken to mean that he is opposed to suggestion from abroad that the United States join the Amapo-Japanese alliance. The trade treaty with Great Britain and France, for the defense of the latter.
Harding emphasized that inter-dependence among nations is necessary by asserting emphatically "No prosecution will enmorge nationality will succeed."
Harding and a distinguished party that included four cabinet members are here to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Washington in Cornwallis to Washington.
PLAY TRYOUTS CONTINUE
May Last Until Next Week Great Interest Displayed
Great interest was displayed at the tryst for the two big plays which was held in Little Theatre last night. The plays for this year are "The Big Idea," by A. E. Thomas and Clayton Williams and "Twelve Hundred a Year," by Edna Ferber and Hamilton Levil. "The Big Idea" which will be the first one to be staged is scheduled for January 3, 1922.
Trupons will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock in Little Theatre and will continue over till tomorrow afternoon and till tomorrow are not all open by tomorrow.
There are eleven characters in "The
Big Idea," seven men and four women.
In "Twelve Hundred a Year,"
women and seven women are严.
"We want to get the best actors for these parts that the University affords," said Prof. Arthur MacMurray in speaking of the plays.
Observatory Is Open To Students Friday Night
"The Observatory of the University of Kansas has been open for the use if the student body on Friday night it 7:30 for the past two weeks," said Professor Dismore Alter, head of the department of astronomy, this morning, "and we are willing and anxious that every student shall take advantage of the opportunity to use his telescope."
A maximum of twenty people can use the telescope in one evening and while the department prefers to handle the students in organizations, anyone can obtain admission by sending a signed card to the department stating the time you wish to attend. Professor Alter suggests that your appointments be made early for at present the time is taken for two weeks ahead.
Graduate Students to Take Hikes.
"A get-together" rally, followed by a hike, will be given next Monday
for graduate students and graduate Club. The party will meet and leave from Breezedale at 4:30 p.m.
m.
FRESHMEN MUST TAKE INTELLIGENCE TESTS
Department of Psychology Will Have Schedule Worked Out By Oct. 24
A PERFECT SCORE IS RARE
Failure to Pass Tests Does Not Mean That Student Must Withdraw
All students entering the University for the first time will be required to take the Otis Intelligence Tests, according to an announcement received from Chancellor Lindley this morning. No schedule for holding the examinations has been worked out at this time, but the department of psychology will have the tests and the places of examining the students ready for announcement on Monday, October 24.
Failure to pass the tests does mean that the unsuccessful student must withdraw from the University. No one except the examining professor and the one who took the test will ever know the results of the examination and the student with his University studies as though with his University studies, as though he had missed, according to Prof. C. F. Rosenow of the department of psychology.
A perfect score in an exam may very rare," said Professor Rosenow. "The results will be used for various administrative purposes. Individual scores are the main objective. We average will be the main objective. The average score for students entering the different schools in the University will be closely tabulated. These scores are much more reliable in the case of the individual score.
The Otis Intelligence tests were used in the United States Army during the intelligence of the men, and to ascertain the intelligence of the men, and to ascertain the service that would be most suitable for those taking the tests. These tests at present are extensively used in high schools and colleges all over the country. Similar tests were given in the School of Engineering last summer to test students of these examinations were discouraged by the faculty from continuing work in engineering, and advised to take up other work for their life occupations. The Otis Tests are somewhat better adapted to students than to soldiers, according to psychologists. They have been treated with caution. More is ex-
"Cases of single individuals will be treated with caution. More is expected in the way of getting average figures by contrasting the different schools and departments. Controls that come into the University from year to year is expected to show good "results", Professor Rosenow said.
K. S. T. A. IS COMMENDED
The following statement concerning the Kansas State Teachers' Association, which will meet this year in Topka, Salina, Wichita and Pittsburg on November 3, 4, and 6, can be chancellor's office this morning.
Chancellor Comments About Meetings This Year
Until commencement time last year, the Kansas State Agricultural College had no official color, although "Purple and White" had been used in all decorations. The faculty recognized that there was no particular significance and that the "Royal Purple" should be the color to represent K. S. A. C.
"The University can show its interest by the presence of a larger number of the faculty at the meetings of the State Association. The University is its year promised to be unusually attractive", said Colleen Lindley.
The large number of members of the faculty of the University of Kansas who enrolled last year in the Kansas State Teachers' Association was most gratifying. The attendance at these meetings brag ngs members of the University in vital contact with the public school system of the State and just now Kansas has provided thus its School Code Commission for a new course. All interested in improvements 'in the school system of the State may render an important contribution by attendance at state and county meetings where school policies are under discussion.
Phi Alpha Delta entertained with a house dance last Friday night.
Former Junior College Students Organize Club
The Junior College Club composed of former students of the Junior College of Kansas City, formed a temporary organization in a meeting held in Fraser Hall yesterday. Harvey Walker, c23, was elected temporary chairman and Miss Nadine Hodges, c22, temporary secretary.
The twenty students present at the meeting were unanimous in their opinion that the organization would prove valuable both to the University and to the Junior College. In proactively engaging with the graduates of the College.
A committee composed of one member from each class was appointed to frame a constitution. The members were, Herberta Towner, c22; chairman, Nelle Higgins, c23; and Laura Presnau, c24. The委员会 will report at the next meeting which will be held in Roosen, 16 Friar Lane, New York, on August 15. There are about fifty-five students in the University who are eligible for membership in the organization.
K. U. AD CLUB INVITES STUDENTS TO MEETING
Lecture and Poster Display to Be Feature Thursday Evening
The K. U. Ad Club will meet in the Journalism Building at 7:30clock Thursday night. A lecture and a poster display will be the features of the meeting: Members of the club to become members are invited.
Miss Ketcham, of the School of New Arts, will lecture on "Poster peepal." At this time a number of osters made in Europe will be exhibited. Miss Ketcham had much joy and both in Europe and in America.
Membership in the Ad Club is limited to those students who are taking advertising courses, and of these only a small percentage are interested in that class of work.
CLASS ADVISERS IN COUNCIL
Committee Seeks to Improv Scholarship Conditions
Scholarship and its promotion was the chief reason for the organization of the freshmen and sophomore advisors into a combined body. A committee was formed by Lawson, E. Neuen Schwander, R. B. Brewster, A. Winston, R. B. Stouffer, H. B. Chulb and Miss Alberta Corbin, have been appointed to consult the faculty and the students concerning issues that scholarship may be improved.
Last year was the first year that any advance was taken by the freshmen and sophomore advisers to combine in any way, and this they did for five years. The last semester grades. Each advisor had a certain group of students that reported to her for their grades. This was a great improvement upon the old plan of waiting until the last minute to graduate, and then have no chance to make good.
Another good plan suggested was that of having the advisers keep the same students through both their freshman and sophomore years. This would help both the student and advisors in selecting their studies.
their discussion of the committee. Some of the suggestions were: How advisors could be of more help to the students of their welfare? How should the interpretation of the grades, A, B, C, D; a better method of examination; and then how the "honor spirit" could be promoted with the students.
Some plans for the promotion of scholarship were put up for the fur-
The advisers are trying to find out the answers to these questions and are making a thorough search to do so. Suggestions from the students are wanted and would be greatly appreciated as the faculty want the real views of the students on these questions.
Gift Candy Poisons Nurses.
I'll Candy Poisones Nurses.
Chicago, Oct. 19—Seven of the West End Hospital nurses fought for their lives after they had eaten candy containing cyanide poison. The candy, which was delivered to Helen Johnson's home, happened about fudge. A typewritten card in the box read: "By a patient who was an admirer, this candy was faithfully made."
FREE BAND CONCERT IN FRASER TONIGHT
Clifford Holland, 1922, spent the week end at his home in Kansas City.
First of a Series of Musica Programs Will Take Place at 8 O'Clock
DATE RULE WILL BE OFF
McCanles Writes Original Foot ball Version of "Turkey in the Straw"
Free popular band concert-Franze Chapel-eight bells sharp-date rule off. These are some of the facts about the first of a series of musical programs which Mac's six K. U. band will render tonight.
The program, spicy and varied to suit all tastes, follows:
1. March—"Stars and Stripes Forever"—Sousa
2. Overture—"Spic and Span"— Jewell
3. Trombone Smear—"Ridin' the Goat”-Fisk
3. Cuban Dance—"De Mangles"— Keifer
4. Xylophone Solo—"Dottie Simnle"—Green, Lee Hobart
Elmer Olsson, accompaniest.
6. Overture—"Raymond"—Thom 18
7. Serenade—"Twilight Romance'
-King
8: Chinese Intermezzo—“U/n g Ung”—King
ng — King
9. Colqepe Song—"Jayhawk"
9. College Song—"Jayhawk"
Bowles, Band Arrangement-J. C.
McCamles
Here is an original football version of "Turkey in the Straw," written ten by Bandmaster MeCankes:
Crimson and Blue
"Here comes Jayhawk with his feath ers sleek and clean.
And his eyes wide open, he is watching his team:
His beak is sharpened all ready for the fray.
He is going in determined to win today.
Hurrah for Kansas,hurrah for the team.
Hurrah for Jayhawk, listen to him scream.
Watch him tear great holes in the line.
time,
Or gain around the end, ten yards at a time.
a time Rock chalk, jay hawk, K. U.
Ford Coupe Pushes Ford Run about Into Studebaker
CARS SMASH ON FOURTEENTH
A Ford coupe owned by Lathrop Reed, 123, which was parked in front of the Acacia house, got loose mysteriously about 7 o'clock Tuesday night and made a wild descent down Fourteenth Street; stopped in front of the College Inn Cafe after colliding with some cars parked there.
The noise of the cat's descent down the hill and collision with the cars at the foot of the hill brought great numbers of students.
The car was left with set brakes and it is a mystery how the car got loose. After getting loose it took a straight course down the hill, hugging the south curb all the way down, cleared Ohio Street and hit a Ford runabout owned by a Ford dealership in Wichita square, pushed it into a Studebaker owned by F. M. Tidrow, proprietor of the College Ima Cafe. The Fords were badly wrecked but the Studebaker came out only scratched.
To Reduce Freight Rates On Some Commodities
Washington, Oct. 18—Reduction of freight rates now applying to several commodities have been agreed upon by the Interstate Commerce Commission, it was learned from high officials here today.
A horizontal reduction of all freight charges will not be made, but the rates will be cut on commodities which play a big part in the continued high cost of living the United Press was informed today.
Preparations are being made to observe the fortiest anniversary of Bethany founding, October 27-30. Friday, October 29, the pioneers' day, a history pageant will occupy an important part in the program of the anniversary festival. On the closing day of the musical "dalalah chorus" will sing such songs as have been presented by this organization in the past.
Cornelia O'Neil of Waverly, Karri is visiting Theca Tholan, c24, the Theta Phi Alpha house.
Electricals Plan Series Of Talks For Year
At the meeting of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Thursday night, Oct. 20, talks will be given by R. B. Campbell, e22, W. Anderson, e23, and Professor Okeenler of the department civil engineering.
While these speakers will all tall on technical subjects, it is the plan of the organization to bring in speakers in other schools than engineering during the winter. The object of this program is to give the electrical engineers a broader viewpoint and help to get in other than engineering subjects. Since the meetings are hold once every two weeks the electrical bills that they pay for every year are paid from nearly every department of the University before the year is over.
PAYMENT ON PLEDGES EXCEEDS EXPECTATION
About Seventy Per Cent of the First Pledge Has Been
The students have exceeded all expectations in the payment of their Studium Union pledges, according to Registrar George O. Foster. To date they have paid 70 per cent of their pledges. This amount is 20 per cent than that estimated by the banks in discounting the notes for cash.
It was estimated that the merchants and residents of Lawrence would pay their pledges more quickly than the students, but so far they have been unable to surpass the students, for they, too, have paid approximately 70 per cent of the first pledge.
The Stadium Union pledges now exceed $500,000.00. County units are being organized over the state and the fund is expected to increase rapidly when the organization work is omitted.
About 5,000 notices for November payment have been sent out and prompt payment is urged by the Memorial Corporation.
WOMEN'S FORUM WEDNESDAY
Miss Laird To Address Meeting On "Scottish Universities"
Miss Sara G. Laird, instructor in the department of English, who has spent the past eight months in Scotland, will speak on "Scottish University," and the Women's Forum Thursday afternoon at 4:30 c/o room in 206, Fraser.
Miss Laird was granted a leave of absence the second semester of last year, when she left to study at the University of Edinburgh. While in Scotland, she visited several other universities, including The University of Glasgow, St. Andrews, and The University of Aberdeen.
Opportunity will be given for questions to be asked regarding Scottish life. All women of the University are invited to attend the meeting.
Cannot Complete Power Plant Till Next August
The new power and heating plant will not be completed before next August, according to John Shea, superintendent of buildings and grounds. There is no possibility of installing the new plant during the present school year even if the work could be rushed. The change must be made in a professional manner that the school routine may not be disturbed.
The location of the new plant is directly south of the Commons. The plant will be larger than both of the old plants but will require a smaller force of employees. The department of mechanical engineering will use these plants until the water level while the old heating plant will be used as a cooling pool, for the new plant. The Collins Construction Company is in charge of the work.
Peace May Be Officially Proclaimed November
Formal peace was virtually an accord fact today. The senate ratified the Harding Peace Treaty with the Americans last night by a vote of 66 to 20.
Washington, Oct. 19—President Harding may proclaim that the United States is officially at peace with Iran and oppose Arms Alliance Day, November 11.
The four countries now will formally exchange ratifications after which peace will be officially proclaimed.
ORGANIZATION PLANNED FOR HOMECOMING DAY
General Committee of Affairs Represents Alumni, Students, and Athletic Dept.
TO STAGE GREAT PAGEANT
Professor Herbert Hungerford Heads Organization for Arrangements
Authorities of the University are planning homecoming festivities for Thanksgiving Day the equal of Thanksgiving Day. In addition to the regular football classic between Missouri and Kansas, there will be a great pageant. Also, alumn meetings, similar to those at other university commencement weeks are to be carried out.
Arrangements for the activities of the day will be in charge of one large committee made up of an alumni relations body, representative of the student body and of the athletic department. Prof. Herbert Hungerford, who is chairman of the general committee, has called a meeting of his committee men for this afternoon.
for the evening before the game, some kind of entertainment will be provided for visiting alumni and friends of the University as well as fellow students who followers. The next morning will be devoted to the pageant, which is to be allegorical in nature, and executed by the various county clubs. The game itself will be played in afternoon on the new stadium field.
the committee this afternoon will co-ordinate all these events and draw up a definite program for the ceremonies attending the alumni reunion. Other entertainment may be planned in addition to those mentioned.
The following named persons are members of the homecoming committees: Prof. Herbert Hungerford, chairman. Dr. Forrest C. Allen, Carl Wisner, Dr. Gregory W. Gilb, Professors L. D. Havenhill, L. N. Flint, Katherine Redding, W. H. Johnson, Geo. O. Foster, and John Wheeler.
FEW THRILLS IN EUROPE
Professor Melvin Saw Little but Dust and Heat
"If we live on the level, we are apt to think on the level," Prof. Frank Melvin said in his talk at the regular weekly meeting of the Y. W. C. A. yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. "At all times is the correct viewpoint of life needed. Very much my trip in Ecuador. I found it necessary to a mountain or tower to gain the right perspective of the towns that I was visiting."
Professor Melvin said that his trip was commonplace and uneventful, with the outstanding impression of dust and heat everywhere. Although he did not visit the suffering of Europe but of historic Italy after-of-earl-fire in the war upon Great Britain, France and Italy "France and Italy," he said, "are coming back in fine shape, building model villages that will go far to raise the standard of living in those countries." He is also aware of a moral slump, and is looking to the United States for help and co-operation."
"The economic conditions in Great Britain are desperate," Professor Melvin declared. "The price of an egg at that time was exactly twelve cents. When you have to pay twelve cents for an egg you begin to realize the price of things." However, as far as the economy is concerned he found much more serious conditions in Philadelphia than anywhere abroad.
Professor Melvin was in Europe or a historical research trip for about three months, spending most of the time in England. He made a hurried tour through France, Germany, Spain and Italy.
Japan Sends Clearer Note.
Tokyo, Japan. Oct. 19-20. Today presented to China a new note covering the Shantung controversy. The note contained no new concessions, but was designed to clear up certain points which China considered vague.
A monthly round table discussion of subjects pertaining to foreign trade with speeches by prominent Seattle man, has been established in the library. The session concerns lumber, flour trade and foreign shipping will be discussed.