THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XVIII.
SENIOR WOMEN GIVE HELP TO SUCCESSORS
Annual Conference of Club Heads Held in Fraser Last Night
GIVE CONVENTION REPORT
NUMBER 156.
Dope from Wisconsin Convention Places K. U. High in W. S. G. A. Work
The annual meeting of the Senior Conference of Women was hold last night in Rooms 114 and 116 Fraser. This conference is composed of the old and new councils of Women's Student Government Associations, the House Presidents' Council, the College Board, the A., A. Y, W. C, the Women's Forum, and the presidents of Pan-Hellenic and women's professional fraternities.
The purpose of this Senior Conference is to enable the outgoing officers of the women's organizations to "hand down" their experiences to the incoming officers and for information on concerns concerning women students in the University.
Dr. Alberta Corbin, why predesided, told the women how much depended upon them individually and expressed her appreciation for their loyalty and cooperation this year. She made special mention of the women's dormitory and the progress when the cooperative houses have made.
Dorothy Stanley, c22, and Helen Olsen, c21, gave their reports of the eighth annual conference of the Middle Western Intercollegiate Association for Self Governance in August 2013 held at a University of Wisconsin May 5-6.
Their reports indicated that the Women's Student Government Association of the University of Kansas stands high in the Middle-Western Conference and that the problems and activities of the association are similar to those of other large universities. At the close of the meeting Dr. Corbin read and accepted, expressing appreciation of the service that Dr. Albert L. Corbin, Adviser of Women, has given and is now giving to the University.
FRANKLIN K. LANE IS DEAD
The conference was then adjourned for a social hour.
Former Secretary of Interior Dies in Minnesota
Rochester, Minn., May 18—Suc-
cumbing to a severe heart attack,
Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of
the Interior, under President Wilson,
died at St. Marys hospital here today.
At an early hour today, the attending nurse noticed the weakening of the heart. He called physicians.
Lane weakened rapidly and at no time showed response to treatment. He passed away shortly after 6 a.m., his brother-in-law brother-brother in law reached the
Steady improvement has been noted by physicians since Lane underwent an operation two weeks ago. He had gained strength and was apparently well on the road to recovery.
El Ateneo Club to Have Picnic Thursday Evening
The El Ateneo club will have a picnic Thursday evening. All members are urged to meet on the Museum steps at 5:30 and from there go out on the campus to a picnic supper by the freshment committee.
Dr. W, J. Mayo, who performed the operation, said Lane had suffered from angina pectoris, a disease of the heart, for two years.
After the supper a program consisting of music, speeches, toasts, and a solo dance will be given in Fraser, room 313. It is customary to close the meetings of the group, unless urged to attend. A good time is scheduled with plenty to eat and an interesting program is planned.
Sig Alph Wins Single And Double Matches
The Sig Alpha defeated the Pi K. A.'s in both double and single matches of tennis played yesterday after noon on the Sig Alph court. Pete Jones and Jack Jones defeated Curve Knight and Glen Knight, 60-4, 61-4, 64-3. Mandeville defeated Brown three out of four sets, 3-6, 6-4, and 6-2.
Murray Martin, c'23, spent Sunday at his home in Linwood.
Declines Poland's Support
Washington, May 18-Poland som a formal note to the American government offering to do her part in settling the Sliema question and Secrety of State Hugh applied so support, it was learned here today.
Authorities Investigate Vanilla Extract Charge
Kansas City, May 18.—The charge of bootlegging vinyl, extract made against students of the University of Kansas, will be investigated, according to L. H, Harvey, assistant district attorney today.
Harvey said that he would ask Hubbard, assistant attorney general to look into the charges which were laid against him. He was White of Lawrence. White complained that a group of boys "living at the Y. M. C. A. had annoyed him and charged that vanilla drankenken and was frequent among the students.
Y.W.C.A. HELD FINAL MEETING YESTERDAY
Discussed New School of Religion for Next
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1921.
The annual Senior Meeting of the Y. W. C. A. was held Tuesday May 17 at 4:30 o'clock in Myers Hall, The Reverend Mr. Browne, a priest from Church, spoke about new school of religion which has been established in connection with the University, telling what it is comprised and who may
"No credit will be given for the work," said Reverend Jennings, "until the school has been established that the quality of work done is just as high as that of any other school of the University. It is desired that the Y. W. C. A. understand that it is an examination course offered to Mrs. Dissmore Alter, member of the Advisory Board, gave a short talk urging the women to get acquainted with the entire association of teachers who know the different branches better.
FEDERAL VOCATIONMEN HERE
The meeting was closed by speeches by four seniors, Bessie Gillis, who presided over the meeting, Reba Shepard, vice president, Ethel Clark, and Glesia Woods, who will probably just what the W. Y. C. A. work and its associations have meant to them during their college life.
Officials Will Confer With Each Vocational Student
H. S. Jacks of Kansas City and Nelson Kerr of St. Louis, officials of the Federal Board of Education, will be at the University two days, Monday, May 23, and Tuesday, May 24, for the annual meeting of the national men regarding the courses they intend to take during the Summer Session.
The officials will be at the office of Prof. A. T. Walker, 112 East Administration building, and each man will be given a twenty minute private conference in which to talk with work with the manager, Walker M. of each man report to the office sometime before Monday and be assigned his period.
Prof. Jordan Addresses Miners and Geologists
Bob Gilbert, who was recently elected president of the society, gave a short talk and appointed several committees.
The speaker of the afternoon was Professor H. E, Jordan of the department of mathematics who spoke on magnetic surveying Supervisor. This subject deals with the prospecting of ore by means of the compress.
The Geology and Mining Engineers society met Monday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock in Haworth Hall for the last meeting of the year.
Sixty students of the School of Engineering made an inspection trip last Friday to Kansas City, Mo. They visited six i9p large power plants, among which was the North East Station the largest power plant in Kansas City, Mo. Of each men in order that they might obtain all the information possible regarding the equipment.
Professor Chubb will not meet his class in Industrial and Social Problems in Myers Hall tonight.
ROGERS CONTEST WON BY JOSEPHINE NELSON
Awarded $50 Prize for Best Article on "Journalism Tomorrow"
IOYLE WON SECOND PLACE
Competitors
New York Publisher Gave Two Additional Prizes to
Josephine Nelson, e '21, is the winner of the $50 prize offered by Mr. Jason Rogers, publisher of the New York Globe for the best article on Journalism Tomorrow at the University department of journalism at the University. Joe Boyle, c'21, won the second prize of $15 and Addison Massey, c'22, third prize of $10. The telegram announcing the prizes came late yesterday after-
Only one prize of $50 was offered by Mr. Rogers, but in the telegram he states that because of the unusual merit of the articles submitted, he decided to award second and third prizes.* The articles were judged by Mr. Rogers and other members of the star of the New York Globe.
Competition for the prizes was keen, seventy-one articles having been submitted. The articles embodied the personal opinions and ambitions of the student showcased in their presentations and indicated the students' purposes and ideals regarding his future work. They were from 500 to 1000 words.
ADDRESSED DELTA SIGMA PHI
J. W. Dana Spoke on Legality of Public Utilities
J. W. Dana, attorney for the Kansas City Gas Company, and the Lawrence Gas Company, talked to the Delta Sigma Pi, economic fraternity, yearly fees, and benefits of Public Utilities and How Rate, Making is Determined.
He also discussed the relations between organic laws and economics, as applied to public utilities. He explained in detail the basis for legal and governmental attitude toward public utilities and express a strong disapproval of municipal and government ownership of them.
Mr. Dana is the father of two Ui-
versity students, Jessie Dana, c22
and Marshall Dana, c22.
Real Estate Authority Will Speak Thursday
H. R. Ennis, president of the Real Estate Board of Kansas City, Mo., will speak to the students of economics and commerce. Thursday he will speak on "The Real Estate Man of Today and Tomorrow," and will discuss factors involved in real estate. In Kansas City, Mr. Ennis is regarded as an authority upon matters pertaining to real estate.
Mr. Emnis is the last of a series of ten speakers, each prominent in some certain industry. He was an avid fundraiser for the university fraternity, has brought to the University this year.
Mr. Ennis' address is to be held in Room 202 West Ad. and will start at 3:30 o'clock.
ALUMNI TO CONFER JUNE 6
In the afternoon the Alumun will be entertained at a baseball game between the Varsity and the Haskell Institute team.
More than one hundred invitations are being sent out to the alumni centers of the state for an alumni conference to be held in conjunction with the
Mary. Haynes left Monday for her home in Parsons, after a short visit with her daughter, Georgia Haynes, c24, at the Kappa house.
Will Continue Work of Stadium Day Conference
Do you Venetler, c24, motored to Baldwin, Saturday, and visited friends.
Inauguration ceremony on June 6, according to "Seoop" Hill, Alumni Secretary.
An alumni dinner will be held at 6 o'clock in the evening which will be followed by a conference on the continuation of the Stadium-Union drive. This is the culmination of the smaller conference of alumni held on Stadium Day, and will mark the completion of the drive plans for the year.
John Walhestadt, e21, spent the week-end at his home in Kansas City, Mo.
Washington, May 17—German authorities of Baden have directly refused to hand over Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, army sniper, to the American Army of Occupation, Major Hicks of the military intelligence department testified today before the House Bergdoll Committee.
German Authorities Will Not Give Up Bergdol
The request for Bergdoll's return was made by Major Bargy, of the military intelligence of Cohen, to the commission here, Hicks said.
American officers in Germany suggest that a formal demand be made to the German National government by the United States. Major Hicks implicated that this would be done as soon as peace was formally declared.
EAST NOT TO ENTER FINAL CHICAGO MEET
Western Track Supremacy Coming to Overthrow Dominion of East
(United Press Staff Correspondent)
Nancy Larson, a Republican,
elebs who came to the Penn rellays
and gave the east a trimming prob-
ably will have to be content with
their own views.
Eastern coaches say "for several reasons," they cannot journey west to Chicago on June 11 and meet the westerners in their own haunts at the University of Chicago's national collegiate championship meet
By HENRY L. FARRELL
Rules for the meet limiting the entries to eight men from a single college will make it "imindivisible" for the team to go over several, of the coaches say.
If western coaches had seen the small team, the Penn relays would have been of an exclusive eastern color. But the team has moved more to the liking of the east, since the same band of westerners made such a wonderful showw...
Not a western school at the "layers" had more than eight entries, some of them had two men and some only four
Yet the west scored first, second and third in the discus; first in the shotput; first in the four mile relay; first and second in the high jump; first, third and fourth in the pole vault, and second in the 100-yard dash, 120-yard hurdles, the javelin and the two mile relay.
It is hard to tell what would have happened to the east if the west had entranted an entire team to the relays as the east wants to do in the 'nation-
Eastern coaches say it would cause hard feeling among their teams if they were to select only eight men. "Suppose twelve of my men were point winners at the eastern inter-collegiate and I could take only eight men west—what would the team think?" one prominent coach asked.
Results of the Penn Relays were conclusive enough to show that the wrest is coming forward strong in women's branch of soft and that
another eastern nomination of the track, ex-
ternally for so long, will be another
victim for so within a short
time.
A farewell bike and picnic is planned by the Lutheran Students' Association for rFriday afternoon, May 20. All Lutheran students and friends will meet at the church corner, at eleventh and New Hampshire, at 4:30 o'clock. Ball game, girls versus boys
The Giants beat the Cubs n eleven innings, Thirty-one players were used, and thirty-one hits registered.
"Back to normality," about the Ohio State Lantern. Fraternities are building new houses, boarding clubs are organizing, the stadium is being built, and even the 'shanty' back of Ohio Union is going to be replaced by a new addition that will be permanent. Co-eds are announcing engagements and get involved; prices are coming down and the thermometer is going up.
--que examination for Certified Public Accountant is comparatively new." said Prof. Boynton of the department of economics. "The number of those taking the examination has been fast increasing, however."
Stengel's triple and Dil-hoefer's wild throw enabled Philadelphia to beat St. Louis. The Pistons with the Pigs got only two hits.
This Time Last Year
Cobb tripled and stole home against the Athletics.
Washington and the Bitwena made forty-one hits in their game including seven four trips and one home run.
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Baumgartner Urges That All Students Make Small Payment Now
LESS THAN HALF OF STADIUM PLEDGES IN
BEAT WASHBURN RECORD
Student Suggests Cutting Trivial Expense Until
Out of the 2300 to 2400 payments due this month about 1100 payments have been made so far. There were 2300 subscriptions made, during the drive, but in some cases the first payment does not come until November.
Professor Baumgartner said, "The students lead the pledging and should lead in paying."
He urges that the students who cannot make a payment of five or ten dollars pay a small amount now and add to it later.
Recently the Washburn students closed a subscription of $1600 of two years ago and collected over ninety eight percent of the subscription from professor Baugmann honor that the students here will do as well or better.
A student has suggested that those who feel that they cannot make a payment in May save on shown and pay a little on their subscription.
CHIEF JUSTICE WHITE DYING
All Hope is Given up by Attending Physicians
Washington, May 18.-The chief justice of the supreme court is dying here today.
Edward Douglass White, 76 years old, former confederate soldier, one time senator in the United States and a member of the most powerful judiciary body in the world, his lives along enough to see the effect. Physicians say he cannot recover from the effect of an opioid.
A bulletin issued by his attending physicians shortly after 10 a.m. said that hopes for his recovery were shaken.
The belief prevailed here that William Howard Taft will be named as White's successor.
Fifteen Men Take State C.P.A. Examinatio
Fifteen man are taking the examination for Certified Public Accountant which is being given today by the Board of Directors of the department of economics.
Sir Auckland Geddes, is Wel comed by Doctor Lindley
Chancellor Lindley made the introductory address for Sir Auckland Geddes, British Ambassador to the United States, who spoke to the Knife and Fork Club and the Kansas City St. Andrew Society at the Hotel Muchbach in Kansas City Monday night.
In his talk the Chancellor recalls the fact that the greater part of Sir Ankulah's life had been spent in educational work, and that he was glad to see the ambassador promoted to the security of an amateur who termed "the precarious profession of a college president."
"this region is distinctly an American region," said Doctor Linder. "Our men and women have cherished the ideals of human freedom. The fundamentals of freedom will be preserved and developed here,
"We, as Americans, are obliged to be conscious of our obligation to mankind, and that to be good Americans we must be good information alists."
Lincoln, Nehr, May 18—Four women were injured and a number bruised during the Ivy Day Ceremony on the state university campus today when a temporary bleacher collapsed.
Several Women Injured When Bleacher Collapse
Several hundred were seated in the stands when the crash occurred.
Women Run Model Apartment
Columbus, Ohio, May 18—Girls of the department of home economics at the Ohio State University have the opportunity to take turns of filling the offices of hostess, house keeper, cook, assistant cook, waitress and maid, in a model apartment on campus. This apartment their home for seven at weeks as a part of the course in home economics.
Ohio U. Stadium Fund Grows as Students Pay
Columbus, Ohio, May 18—Since the Ohio Stadium committee of the Ohio State University sent out notices to those who were behind in their pledge payments to the Stadium, three students have been made, bringing the total paid subscriptions to date to more than $300,000, according to a report given out by the office recently. Of the total of 5,000 campus subscribers, 3,200 had made one or more payouts before the statement were sent out.
The supplementary campaign among the alumni for additional funds is being pushed intensively.
EUROPEAN CONFLICTS THREATEN NEW WAR
Polish Minister Says Only With drawal of Their Troops Would Stop Fighting
Oppenel, Upper Silesia, 18—A German-Poll war impeded in Silesia today. Minor engagements with numerous dead have occurred already between Polish forces and German irregulars, each side claiming victory.
"It is a question of how long they can be held back," he decyared.
"Only the voluntary retirement of the Poles can prevent the Grams from attempting a big counter-of- defensive," General Marinl, commander of the Italian plebiscite troops develo ing their ability to review with the United Press, today.
Marinis said he had heard the Germans had organized a south defensive league of 10,000 men at Keuzberg from elsewhere in Silesia.
The heavy fighting may mean he start of a new European conflagration.
TO ADD PSYCHOLOGY COURSES
Department Will Offer Two New Subjects Next Semester
The department of psychology will offer two new courses in psychology next semester.
There will be a three hour course in Elementary Psychology of Learning, open to sophomores, and a three hour course in Business and Vocational Psychology for upperclassmen. This will include a psychological analysis of problem solving, professional management, trade tests, practical talent, and other attitudes.
Besides these courses, Doctor Rosenow will open a psychological clinic in the fall for study of defective and exceptional persons. We will help them to study and observe in this clinic with the consent of the director.
Will Hold Rifle Match With Wisconsin R. O. T. C
The R. O. T. C., of the University of Wisconsin has challenged the unit here to a telegraphive rifle match to be 28. The challenge has been accepted.
The unit at the University of Wisconsin is a large one, numbering 1200 men.
Fifteen men at each school will fire, but only the highest ten scores will be certified and exchanged. A perfect score will be 200 points.
Unknown Party Smashed College Inn Cafe Window
The front windows of the College Inn Cafe were broken last night between the hours of eleven and twelve o'clock by some unidentified person who about a quarter of twelve noticed that the place looked rather unusual and upon investigation found that the window was smashed in and stones were thrown in the show case.
EXEMPTION PETITION DENIED BY FACULTY
The motive for theact was evidently not theft, as nothing was missing from the show case. The damage amount to about seventy-dollars.
Claim Exemption is Unfair to Students in Other Schools
Dethe Light, c22, went to her home at Winona yesterday for a short visit with her parents.
ADVANCE MANY REASONS
College Faculty Will Not Exempt Exceptional Students from Finals
The action is similar to that already taken by the faculty of the School of Engineering upon the same petition. The seniors asked that all members of the class be exempted from final examinations in subjects in which they were making a grade of A or B.
Exemption from final examination was denied seniors by the faculty 1 the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences acted late yesterday upon the petition of the senior class which had been expelled. University Senate with power to act.
The motion turning down the petition of the seniors included the following reasons for the actions taken: "To grant the petition would be in a sense免诉 to students in other schools in which the faculties are required by law or through other requirements to give examinations,
"That there seemed to be little force to the claim for exemption upon on the ground that the senior is too busy at the end of the yearinasmuch as the plan would relieve only part of the class and as a matter of fact would receive those who re presumably the least busy.
"In many College courses the work is of such a nature that it is impossible for the instructor to tell whether or not the student should be ranked of B or C. *standing until* the final examination is give."
"That exemption in the past came only as a war measure and that the present seemed proper time to drop on it. But when it fell, part it was purely a war measure."
DELTA SIGMA RHO ELECTS
Women Who Debated Against Manhattan Are Pledged
The Delta Sigma Rho, honorary debating fraternity, met last night in Green Hall.
The women who took part in the debate against Manhattan were plied, these women are: Lois Ferguson, Editha Battersby, Ruth Terry, Jessie Martindale, Gertrude Gardenhire and Frances Heaton.
Initiation will be held on June 2, at Westminster Hall, for these women and the following men who compounded the interstate debatting team and who were previously pledged. See chapter 15. Skechers Footwear, Fortress Rogers, Glick Schultz, Milton Cummings and Richard oomey.
Many Accept Invitations To Inaugural Ceremony
A number of the officially invited guests to the Inauguration ceremonies for Chancellor E. H. Lindley have already been accepted and replies are continuing to come in each day; invitations were sent, to every state university in the United States and o every college in Kansas.
The members of the state legislature were also invited but it is thought that a number of these guests will be unable to accept because of the courts which will be in session at that time.
It is anticipated however, that the majority of invitations will be accepted and preparations are being made to the entertainment of these guests.
Roman Design for Ohio Stadium Columbus, Ohio, May 18—That the huge half-dome to adorn the entrance of the Ohio Stadium, to be constructed on the campus of the Ohio State University, had its origin in the famous Roman history film directed by Professor Howard Dwight Smith, faculty designer of the proposed athletic field.
The Ohio Stadium when completed will be the largest example of its kind in modern architecture,
Delta Sigma Pi, national professional commerce fraternity, held initiation last night at the Sigma Chi house for Harold Porter Shores, c'22 of Burlington Kennesaw, c'23 of Gainesville, c'24 of Hartwell Otison, c'23 of Kansas City, Kans.; and James Edwin Dye, c'23 of Parsons.