NUMBER 14. THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN CM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 1 CENTIMETER = 0.3937 INCHES - 1 METER = 39.37 INCHES OR 3.280.03 FEET OR 1.0936 VDS - 1 INCH = 2.54 CENTIMETERS - 1 DECIMETER = 3.937 IN OR 0.328 FOOT 1 FOOT = 3.048 DECIMETERS - 1 YARD = 0.9144 METER 3 5 3 4 3 3 2 3 1 3 0 3 6 2 8 2 7 2 6 2 5 2 4 2 3 2 2 1 0 2 9 8 7 6 5 1 51 VOLUME XIX DIPHTHERIA EPIDEMIC SERIOUS IN TOPEKA Doctor Sherwood of Department of Bacteriology Favors Shick Test Years 200 CASES; 5 FATALITIES Active Immunization Will Last Five or More The situation in Topeka in regard to the diphtheria epidemic there has grown no serious that Dr. Earle Brown, city health officer, has asked the Dr. Noble P. Shework of the Department of Bacteriology of the University. There are at present in Topoka about 200 cases of diphtheria from which five deaths are reported and the numbers are steadily increasing. The greatest problem centers in the schools, for the children are the carriers of the disease germ. At the time of this discussion was called for Monday night to listen to Dr. Sherwon discuss "Active Immunization." Dr. Sierwood favors the application of the Shick test to determine which children are susceptible to the disease; they active immunization by toxin and antitoxin which immunization lasts for five or more years. He explains that these practical suggestions concerning his experiences in Lawrence with those who have successfully followed this practice. Diphtheria epidemics will in recurrent waves and if the plans suggested by Dr. Sherwood are carried out, it is hoped that such a recurrence in Topeka will be prevented. The K. U. Dept. of Bacteriology under Dr. Sherwood is making a laboratory study of the situation and will do all possible to assist Topeka in her campaign against the disease. Have Planned Two Stunts For Kansas-Washburn Game KU KU'S WILL DON UNIFORM The Ku Ku Klan, student pep organization, will stage two stunts at the Kansas-Washburn game at Topeka Saturday afternoon following a parade in the morning at Topkai. The organizers said they make the tren at their own expense. New uniforms of the Klan will be seen for the first time at Topena. Alba is now a member of the diviage the exact description of the uniforms, it is believed that the new uniforms will meet with the approver and will be an honor to the University. "The Klan plans to make every trip with the football team this year wearing the new regulation uniform of the Klan," said a member today. EDITH BIDEAU TO TAKE TOUk Former K. U. Girl Now Famous Musician Miss. Carl G. Normell, formerly Miss Edith M. Baeiden, A. B.12 known to the musical world as Edith Baldwin in Acadian Halls, February 29, 1920. Miss Bidean was a former Kansas girl her home being Wichita. She attended Baker University and then went on to the University of Kansas and Bachelor of Music from the University of Kansas. She is a member of Alpha Chi Omega. Miss Bidean then went to Italy and studied for two years at the University of Mine. Bernsberg-Barracchia. Returning to the United States last season Miss Bideen coached with Rich and Hageman who prepared her for the national championship. She carefully given at the Acolian Hall. After spending the summer in Europe to further her study, Miss Bideau outspread her enthusiasm 1, to 3, to her season with a mid-western tour which is now being booked. Masons and De Molays Attended Melon Feast UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS S., LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29. 1921 Two hundred student and faculty Masons and De Malays attended the annual molleage ceremony of Lawrence at the Temple last night. Mukmelons and ice cream were served at 9:00 o'clock after the meeting of the Zoral Lodge GEO. O. Foster, Registrar of the University acted as chairman and the address of welcome was given by Franklin P. Smith of the city. Bummadiers To Invade Bummadiers To Invade Washburn Friday Night Rumors, that the "outside Pulman" will be crowded Friday night are being circulated as a result of the bummayer's meeting last night in Atlanta. The team is expected to invade the Washburnite territory by way of the "mysterious gondolas." The bummayer elected Art Wagner, Chief Bummayer, with "Dutch" Wilmer White, and Freedrum as assistants. A.S.M.E. HOLDS ANNUAL SMOKER THIS EVENING Program Will Be Followed By Smokes and Refreshments The annual member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers will be held Thursday, September 29. The annual meeting is an union for the upperclassmen, and an opportunity for the foehman," according to Waldo Kell, president of the society. Dean Walker, honorary chairman of the K. U. branch of A. S. M. E., will talk on the society and profes- sor's lecture at the meeting. Ben is expected to speak on A. S. M. E. and its meaning to students. Other members on the program will be provided by the professor. Widner and Fisher, Scotch songs by John Brodle, and music by Gordon Saunders. Smokes will be provided, and doughnuts and apples will served. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers is a national organization, of which the President is. The All mechanical engineers and members of the industrial department are eligible to membership. New men will be taken in at "We are expecting the support of every member of the mechanical department in this year's work," said President Waldo Kell this morning. He ended year for A. S. M. E., with everybody interested and "tending meetings." GUARD UNLT SEEKS RECRUITS University Has Officers and Privates in Company H The University is well represented in the number of officers and non-commissioned officers of Company H, 4 Kansas Infantry, according to Prof. Dinsmore Alter, captain of the company. Julius Holmes, a former K. U. student is first lieutenant of Company H; Frank Dunkley, e23, is a second lieutenant; Carroll Clark, first sergeant of the company, is a former A. E. F. first sergeant and plays in the university band. C. P. Elvey, a graduate student and instructor. Besides these, severa of the line sergeants are K. U. men, as are some of the corporals, first class privates, and privates. Captain Alter is at present seeking twenty husky students to fill the ranks of his company. He intends to recruit a fighting campaign on the Hill soon. London, Sept. 29—Lloyd George today dispatched a telegram to Ireland invading Sinne Min Fenns to send messages of conference in London, October 11. "Recent conflicts which would render a conference impossible are set aside because of the British government's decision to replace the tlemag said. A conference between plenipotentiary faculties, Sinn Fienn, and the British cabinet is proposed. An immediate reply accepting invitation was expected in London. The contract for the new electrical engineering laboratory is to be let October 14. The plans for this new laboratory will be given out the last of next week according to Professor Shad of the School of Engineering Invite Sinn Feiners to London Peace Conference Lorrine Eastwood, c22 has with- drawn from her classes and yrndred, Tuesday, to he home in Okinuigee, Okla. Alumni Furthers Memorial Plans. A meeting of the K. U. alumni of Emporia will be held this evening for the purpose of making tentative plans for the coming memorial drive there. Bove Rowland and Alfred Hill, both formerly of Emporia, will be the representatives from K. U. SANTA FE PASSENGER HELD UP BY BANDITS Robbers Force Mail Clerk Throw Pouches From Car Door EXPLOSION CLEARS WAY Door Miss Edna Burch, c21, will attend the University of Chicago this year to get her Master's Degree in Chemistry of Food Nutrition. Oklahoma City, Sept. 20. -Nix masked bandage to today plus new shots. The bandages at Glastonbury, near Edmond, Oklahoma, and escaped with four pouches of ice. Postal Authorities Will No Estimate Loss A charge of dynamite was placed under the mail car and exploded. The explosion carried the mail door from its hinges. Thelmia Short, fs'18-30, is teaching physical education at Camp Cotuit. Her home address is 816 East Iron Ave., Salina. The robber was then joined by five companions. They entered the mail car and forced the clerk to turn over all mail pouches in sight. They escaped, but the police were escaped. Post office authorities refused to estimate the loss. (Bulletin) Yet The robbers forced the mail clerk to throw the mail pouches from the car door. They escaped in an auto truck, which they pulled onto the bandits to molest the passengers. One of the robbers forced his way into the engine cab and at the point of a revolver cannulated the engineer in a coinish, a short distance north of here. ARBUCKLE NEARER FREEDOM San Francisco, Sept. 29 - Roscoe Arbuckle will never be brought to trial, his attorneys declared today that he was wrongfully charged of first degree murder in connection with the death of Mise Virginia Rappe, his council expressed the belief that the manstanghter was innocent and that him late yesterday will be dropped. Comedian's Attorneys Say He Will Not Face Further Trial "The very fact that Roscoe Arbuckle was held for manslaughter is a sign that he should have been held on the charge of murder," the District Attorney declared in a statement issued today. Within an hour after Police Judge Sylvian Lazarus had dismissed the murder charge, "Fatty" had furnished $5,000, ballDistrict Attorney Brudy declared that the man-slaughter charge would be brought to trial as soon as possible. Arbuckle was expected to return to Los Angeles today, but he must come back in time for the court hearing slaughter charge. The date for the trial will be set when, according to the prosecuton. Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 29—The closing chapter of the strange war romance of Lee Shippie, post, news anchor for the Kansas City news worker, was to be enacted today in Judge Johnson's division of district court. "The woman he left at home" is seeking a divorce. Mrs. Wilson said she was unable to stand to tell her story of the triangle that developed when Shippe was doing war work in France where he left Modeline Babin who later became a judge. She followed him home to Kansas City. Shippie, it was reported, is living now at Tampa, Mexico, with Madeline Babbin and her son. The two girls are the new owner of Mrs. Shippie and her small son here. Shippie was reported to have tried to obtain冤斗ace at Tampa. Poems of "Fuzzy" to "L. L. K." were among the letters from Shippey that Mrs. Shippie was expected to receive. He named her "pet" name for Shippie and he called her "Lady Loving Kindness," it was explained. Mrs. Shippie is expected to bring to the court letters, Shippie wrote home and others showing, it was declared that the poet was "an ideal lover" to his wife before he came Paris and there met Miss Rabbit. Shippey War Romance Is at Closing Chapter Home Economics Faculty Adds Two New Member Two new members have been added to the faculty of the department of home economics, Ms Sybil Woodriff and Dr. Eloe, Sherborn. ruff and Dr. Florence Sheron. Miss Woodruff, formerly a student and instructor in the University, was born from the University of Chicago where she taught. She has also been instructor in the Oregon School of Agriculture and the University of California. She returned this year to take charge of the classes in home-nursing. A few years ago she started work in this department, but for the past two years she has been employed by the state board of health in There is $n_0$ increase of about a hundred per cent in junior majors in the department of home economics in the number has not yet been ascertained. CIVIL ENGINEERS HOLD FIRST MEETING OF YEAR After an introductory talk on the general nature of bridge construction, a series of slides were shown of the bridges constructed by the firm which Mr. Harrington represents. This company has built bridges in many countries, including foreign countries as well as throughout this country. The first meeting of the department of civil engineering was held in Marvin Hall, Wednesday night. John L. Harrington, B. S., 96, senior engineer at AES, Howard and, as Director, Howard, and of Kansas City, Mo., spoke on the subject, "The Essentials of Bridge Designing." Mr. Harrington is a member of the Assoi- tance of Civil Engineers of which branch K. U. brought him here. The firm of Harrington, Howard & Assoi developed the vertical life bridge, a type of bridge for navigable streams. Plans for Civil Engineer Society Announced for Coming Year W. W. Houghland, e22, president of the K. U. branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers, announced the plans of the society for the coming year. The organization is to be run as a corporation. A meeting of the stockholders is to be held soon and a board of directors elected. All members will be elected by the board of directors. It was announced that there will be a plentiful supply of "eats" at each of the seven following meetings. LAUDER KEEPS FIT WITH GOLF Noted Scotch Comedian Goes to Adirondacks for Sport New York, Sept. 29.—To keep for his opening in New York on October 17 at the Loxington Theatre, Sir Andrew Adirondacks. He has been challenged by the Lake Placid and Saraune Lake Clubs. Dr. Melvile Dewey of Lake Placid and Dr. C. Trembly of Saranac Lake are arranging the Sir Harry has chosen for his partner in a fourourse, Mr. Duncan MacInnis, of the Finance Dept. of the city of New York; the man Mayor Hylan chose to sit in recent elections to the matters, and an old friend of Sir Harry Lauder's. Dean H. L. Butler will go to Ottawa Monday morning to address the superintendents of schools in Franklin county, Dean Butler will lecture in the morning on "Teaching of Applied Music in Public Schools," and in the afternoon on "The Use of an Accredited Program." Colonel Walter Scott, the president of all the Scottish Societies of the United States and Canada, is a keen watchman, which will be eagerly watched by the members of the Fort Henry, Plattsburg, Malone, Alibertia Town, and Townsend. School Heads in Ottawa Will Hear Dean Butle Sir Harry is scheduled to appear at the Bowersock Theatre in Lawrence this season. Walter H. Wolf, c'23, of Humboldt, is attending Northwestern University this year in the school of Commerce. Acomas announce the pledging of Harold Dolan of Blue Rapids, and Frank Cuddahack of Spring Hill. FINANCE SOLICITORS HOLD PEP MEETING At Noon Today Women Have Pledged $1470 and Men $660 FINAL RESULTS FRIDAY Drive Captains and Workers Will Meet at Joint Luncheon Tomorrow The combined forces of the Y. M. C. A, and Y. W. C. A financial campaigns met at headquarters in Myers Hall at noon today for a peep into the work they do or their work so far in soliciting pledges. A fifteen cent lunchcken was given and the following people gave peek talks: Mr. M. H. aileen, secretary of the State College; Brandylee and Jeffrey, possibly Brandylee and Warren Cooke. This morning's reports showed for the women's campaign that out of 350 members, 4170 were ployed $1470 in Wednesday's convo- vation, $804 had been paid in cash and checks. The men had 365 plebs totaling $900, with $400 in The Y, W, campaign is in charge of Miss Eulalia Dougherty who has two generals working under her with ten captains under each general. There are five workers under each contain. Kelvin Hoover is at the head of the Y. M. campaign with the following captains working under him: Gus Lautebach, Forrest Rogers, and Spencer Gard from the Law School; Bob Fowler, Pharmacy; Milton Cummings; Irwin Stugard, Maurice Ingham, Basem Faring and Everett Gunn of the College; Paul Endacott, Geo Munch, Bob Gilbert, P. O. Holland, and Wm. Anderson of the Engineering team, each captain given ten workers. All workers are urged to check in the results of their soliciting, Friday morning at the latest. Another lunchoon will be given to morning noon at 12:30 in Myers Hall for all workers and captains in the drive. About seventy men and women were present at the lunchoon every day except that it is the best fifteen cent午餐oon be ever ate and aunces all workers to be out tomorrow to try it. K.U. ALUMNI WILL REUNITE To Meet at Four Conferences o State Teachers' Association Plans are being made through the Alumni Office to hold a reunion of the K. U. alumn at each of the four sectional meetings of the Kansas State Teachers' Association, which administers the state year the state association meets at Topeka, Wichita, Pittsburgh and Salina. W. L. Gardner, '196, president of the K. U. alumni association of Topeka, and Miss Grace Elmore, c'11, are working with Principle R. Cook, c'08, of Topeka to make the reunion at that place one of the most successful that has been held in this part of the state. Miss Ruth Jackson, c'17 chairing the reunion for the University Sun J. F. Bender, c'06 and George R. Malcom, president of the K. U. club there, are in charge of the reunion plans. Two Photographs Added To The Memorial Gallery Two new names and photographs have been added this week to the Memorial Photograph Gallery in the south corridor of Fraser Hall. They are: John Monroe Bannister, a student who graduated from Chippewa, an engineering student from 1910 to '13. This makes a total of 126 men and two women whose photographs are in the gallery. Prof. M. W. Sterling has made a thorough investigation of former students who gave their lives in the wars that the K. I.U. has a large number compared with other universities. The organization of K. U. Dames met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Wilkins, president. An additional group of students and the members decided to present a pape at each semi-monthly meeting hereafter. Twenty members and one guest were present. The guest presented the report of the K. U. chapter. This is a national organization with chapters at Northwestern, Princeton, Harvard and other universities. A poset of fostering social life among the wives of university students. Dean Dyer to Address Engineer's Convocation The School of Engineering will hold a convention for Friday morning at the University of Georgia, meeting to be led by Ben Gilbert c25, the engineers will listen to speeches by Dean John R. Dye, and M. Fassett, of the Municipal "Pureu." Denier Dye is expected to explain his new duties as Denn of Men, and Mr. Fassett will speak on "The Engineer's Duties as a Citizen". Mr. Fassett was formerly mayor of the Spokane, Wash. EXPLOSION IN POWDER MAGAZINE KILLS FOU Spark From Cart Wheel Said to Have Caused Ignition The blast was felt in all parts of Kansas City as far as the down town business, districts, Independence, and windows smashed on the vicinity. Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 29—Four men were killed and one severely burned when a powder magazine south of town from here blew up today. A spark from a cart wheel was said to have ignited the magazine, which was totally wrecked. Arthur Barber, Copeland, Mickmill, and Stinkhead, employees, were in shock. Frick, a forensic was badly injured. Employees who survived the explosion with police and other authorities formed a cordon around the wreckage, standing off the crowd. OLD GRAD WRITES NEW SONG Writer Studied Under Professors Preyer and Skilton This is the first song that Mrs. Scott has had published. While in school she was a pupil of Prof. Carl Prewer and Prof. Charles S. Skilton. "Tis the Set of the Salis" is the title of the new song just published by Bernice White Scott, B. Mus.19.Mis, Scott is a member of Mu Phi Epsilon, and is a charter member of MacDowell fraternity. The past two wintes Mrs. Scott has been secretary to her father, Connie Schroder, and Dr. Lindainton but now she is with her husband, Dr. James M. Scott, at Lebanon, Kans. Dr. Scott is also a graduate of Beta Theta Psi, a member of Beta Theta Psi. Mrs. Scott has a class of fourteen jupils in piano and pipe organ in Mankato, Kans. K. U. MEN SHOOT STRAIGHT Two University Students Hav Won Marksmanship Honors K. U. has turned out two crack shots of wombe she may well be proud, declares Dinsmore Alter, professor of astonomy, Captain in the National Guard, and Major in the United States Reserve Corps. James N. Harrel, corporal in Company H 44 Khansak Infantry, who was formerly a student in the School of Medicine, has attended this fall, needs only one more point, according to Professor Alter, to gain him the Distinguished Rifle Medal highest rifle award of the military government, and the most coveted This summer, Harrel made the Kansas National Guard team, which included a former Perry Shoot at Camp Perry, Ohio. This state team stood fourth among thirty-eight state teams represented. Sgt. Guy May, also a student here, made the team. Afterward Harde) made the "United Service" team, composed of sixteen men met picked from out the thirty-eight state teams. The United Service men were pitted against the German army, marine corps, navy, Philippine seals, Naval Academy, R. O. T. C. and civilians. On the close of this shoot, seventy-two men were picked from all these teams for the National Individual." Harrel was among the seventy-two. He carries the distinction of being the only Kansan to make the "United Service," and the "National Individual," said Captain Altert. Pete Reeley comes in for a lot of harsh words when the Freshmen get under the showers after scrimmages. Pete has a peculiar habit of making himself unpolar with the linemen he runs up against. ENROLLMENT LARGER LATEST FIGURES SHOW Students Now Number 3533 as Against 3279 of Last Year MEN OUT NUMBER WOMEN College Leads Schools With Enrollment of 2184; Freshmen Lead With 1167 The total number of students enrolled in the University at the present time is 3533. The number of men freshmen is 2041. Freshmen registration totals 1167. Men, 702 and women, 465. According to Registrar Foster, these figures are the result of a careful check,凑合' the registration of last year with this. Below is the entire table as compiled: 1920 1927 Graduate School ... 69 The College ... 69 Engineering ... 642 649 Medicine ... 72 93 Fine Arts ... 212 274 Education ... 15 Law ... 184 176 Grand Total...4203...4809 Registered last year ...445...445 Total 3329 3583 Duplicates 50 50 Reg. (C---ent Session) 3279 3533 Summer Session 924 1276 4648 5254 Total Men date ... 2283 Total Women ... 1251 Total ... 3533 Freshmen: ... Men ... 702 Women ... 465 1167 Total The above figures do not include thirty-eight students at Roseale and the final figures are made without deducting the summer session duplicates in the current session, possibly 500 this year; 378 last year. Joseph B. Thoburn, Former Student Writes Letter FORMER STUDENT WRITES An interesting letter has been received from B. Joseph B. Thornburn, a former student in the early 90's, telling something of his work since he was a child. After leaving here he went to Kansas Agricultural College from which he was graduated in 1893. The last graduate of this college is a newspaper writer. He was Secretary of the Oklahoma Board of Agriculture. He then left newspaper work and has spent the last fourteen years in research and writing along with his family. In 1917 he was elected to his present position as Secretary of the Oklahoma Historical Society. He has written more history of this state than anyone up to date, although this is not his regular work. He has a daughter who was graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1918. She is now engaged in Y, W. C, A work in British India. Entomology Club Elects New Officers for Year At a meeting of the K. U. Entomology Club, Tuesday afternoon, the following officers were elected for the coming year: President, J. Marion Bruer, c;22; Vice-President, Helen White, c;23, Secretary-Treasurer, Margaret Gracher, c;23; Kansan Reporter, A Phil. A. Radio. Names were considered for membership in the club and initiation will be held at the next meeting. Tuesday, October 4. A social hour closing with refreshments followed the business meeting. The Athetich memorial campaign has already reached $6,150 and is still in progress according to a letter received from Orland R. Weede, LL B, 125 of that city. The drive there was started by rain and muddys roads, but is being pushed as rapidly as possible. The aerial style of football is always popular with the fans, and it looks like they were going to bat sitting at the Washburn basket Saturday. Beta Dielman, '17, has a Fellowship in Bryn Mawr.