THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XVII
PATCH AND DARNS
HELP OUT OVERALLS
Lower Cost of Living Aided by Wearing Old Clothing by K. U. Students
"Why Buy New?" is Query
Agitation Broadens to Include Women in Attack on Old "High Cost"
Patch Club or the Old Clothes Club would be a more appropriate name for the new club organized on the back of the building. The Club, judging by the clothes that appeared this morning, *Garments* of all descriptions appeared, including army uniforms, jeans, unionnals, orvelles, old clothing of all designs.
Several down town merchants are opposed to the idea of the students purchasing new overalls as in so doing their present stock of goods. They think that if they order they will have to pay a much higher price for them which will have to be borne by the laborer. Many students have taken this same attitude and as a result very few students conforms in order to belong to this club
GEOLOGISTS IN UNIFORM GARB
At a mass meeting of the students of geology and of mining Monday afternoon, an unanimous vote was registered, to wear for the rest of the week a field garb of the geologists. The audit consist of khaki bike breeches or military breeches and puttees.
'However, no one will be required to buy new clothes to make up this particular style of dress,' said Paul Holland, '21, today.'
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"All have agreed, at least, to wear clothes which they already have on their hands in fact to wear anything old and not buy buying anything new this spring."
Another feature of the plan is to carry it across to the school term beginning next fall.
FOR THE WOMEN, 100
"I am the movement among the women to wear their old clothes," said Alberta Corbitt, adviser of women, this morning.
"Although little has been done so far to find out what the majority of the women of the University think of the plan, it is one that should appeal to our members. It is an example of special uniform for women such as the overalls which are advocated for men. That would necessitate only additional expense and the plan would fail in its primary motive to encourage women willing to do anything in my power to help the women of the University push this movement.
Seats Nearly all Sold For Symphony Concerts
"It will be a fine thing for the women of the University if they can put through this movement to wear their old clothes. Personally I cannot praise too highly the idea. I think it is the only way that the women of the clothes, which bothers so many of us, can be successfully combat'd."
The Minnesota Symphony Orchestra Concerts to be given in Robinson Gymnasium Wednesday afternoon and evening will begin promptly at the concert hall from 10:30 am and 8:20 for the evening. Very few seats are left unsold and allinations are the Gymnasium will be entirely sold out for both concerts and people from Buidel and thirty four people from Ottawa will attend both concerts.
Committee to Arrange Baseball Schedule
Committees from the Panhellenic Council are now conferring with the athletic department and arranging schedules for the opening of the Panhellenic baseball league season and details for the Panhellenic track meet.
Plans now being formulated pro provide for scores of $5 for failure to play for games or for failure to enter a man in each event in the track meet.
Dr. A. J. Condon to Address Y. M
Dr. A. J. London to Address Y. M.
Dr. A. J. Condon, of Harville, M.
will be here Thursday to speak at the
Y. M. C. A. lunchon in noymer Hail
FredJenkins, retiring president of
the Y. M. C. A., said this morning,
and will be speaking before activities
Y. M. C. A. work and in many other
activities in Missouri. We are expecting
to have a very good talk Thursday."
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCET, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 20, 1920.
Time Clock Beats Ancient Date Rule
One of the prominent sororites is said to have come to the conclusion that modern business methods may be effective in management of its social affairs.
It has purchased a time clock to be installed in the near future. Each sister will check in on her own card when she comes in at night. This house matron the necessity of checking up on each girl as she arrives.
In addition it will take away the opportunity heretofore offered for the use of its name 'for one's name who at that time may be out enjoying the exhibiting effect of their products.'
The extended popularity of the arangement among the other sororities is doubtful but among housemates it probably will meet, initial approval,
BOARD APPROVES OF ADOPTED RESOLUTION
To Increase University Salary Budget Sufficient to Meet Needs
The Board of Administration a recent meeting approved the resolution adopted by the University Assembly, April 6, relative to the campaign to increase the University salary budget for next year, sufficient to meet the actual needs of the faculty under the increased cost of living.
According to the resolution, no increase in the salary budget by the next legislature can be hoped for. The resolution proposes that the Resolution propose to create this public opinion not directly, but by showing the need of an increase in the budget by setting the facts to amazi and friends of the University.
A committee will be appointed from the faculty to prepare the facts to constitute a "genuine program of public information." This information will be placed in the hands of alumni and friends of the University "who will be requested to press a campaign for increased salaries, better pay, and all institutions of learning and to work in connection with the alumni" and friends of the other state institutions for this purpose."
NO ROOM SURVEY YET
Prof. Walter R. Smith Says Tha City Must First Awaken to Seriousness of Situation
"The City authorities of Lawrence must act first" was the comment today of Walter R. Smith, who is in charge of the rooming house canvass. "The campaign has been postponed until the city has been aroused to the seriousness of the situation," he continued.
"I understand that there were many men and women last fall, who after searching two or three days for rooms became discouraged and went home. Three will probably be about five hundred more students here next fall. They will be learning what else they will need to have to pay emergency rates for rooms and both these would be harmful to the University.
"Civic pride of the city and its business intelligence must be appealed to by the Commercial club, the mayor and similar agencies if the campaign succeeds. If that is not done I can see no reason for putting on the survey."
McDowell Fraternity Hears Of Camp Prof. Arthur Nevin gave an illustrated lecture at an open meeting of the McDowell Fraternity Monday afternoon. The linnen slides showed the studios the homes of the artists and the association grounds of the Conservatory at Petersonburg. It covers 500 acres, with a natural stage in the woods as one of its unique features. Professor Nevin has spent several summers there.
Railroad Ultimatum Does Little Good
Kansas City, Mo., April 20—Only fifty-five switchmen responded to the call for a switch on today or lose their position. Corbett, of the K. C. Terminal said that about 1001 stinkers have been automatically discharged. 225 switchmen were work-ers and 140 lift switch engines were being used.
Miss Elizabeth McCormick spent Saturday and Sunday with Mary Robb.
OPTIONALBONUS PLAN IS BEING CONSIDERED
Program Includes Vocational Training, Purchase of Home or Paid-Up Insurance
(By Herbert W. Walker)
(By Herbert W. Walker)
Washington, April 20—A fourfold soldier must be able to serve the service men the option of a cash house, vocational training, purchase of a home or farm, or paid up government insurance is now being formulated by the house ways and committee, Chairman Fordyne said today.
Four subcommittees have been considering the four proposals and it is expected the recommendations will be combined into one bill which will be reported next week. The committee will determine the demands of the American Legion.
All of the four optional propositions would be based on the number of days served and likewise all of the four plans would be limited to the men who suffered the heaviest financial losses. This class numbers 5,000,000 out of the 4,800,000 quailroots in the army, navy and marine corps.
The credit plan in other sections of the bill to aid in home buying, vocational training or continuance of government insurance probably will be about. 50 a day for each day's service in excess of the tax bonus.
At present the committee is con-
firm $1 to $1.75 for each day's ser-
ing proposals to fix the amount
vice.
W. A. A. CIRCUS MAY 4
Stunts Put on in Gym to be A That is Original and
Clever
"Every University woman should make it a point to attend the W. A. A. Circus this year," and Mary Olesen business manager of the W. A. A. board, this morning. "Many of the women have seen the participants of the circus in other performances this year, but the stunts they will put on in the gym, May 4, have never been witnessed before and will be all that
Hazel Pratt and Marion Jones will put on one of their pleasing dances and there will be unique bicycle riding with Iris Russell as managers for the display of statuary; an entire gypsy family will go to talking fortunes; and the large number of well trained animals will make an interesting sight, according to Mason. The girls hand, by the way, has been practicing nightly, Marguerite Adams will put on a new and eleventurist alum. As a customary grand finale for circuses the Circus will close with a big cheer.
A W, A. A. ticket admits the University women and those not holding these tickets pay fifty cents admission.
Thea Sigma Phi will hold initiation and banquet for Adeladeid C, d20; Ruth Armastrong, c21; and Pauline Carlisle, c22. A conference at Parish House this afternoon.
Frosh Approve Olympic; Plan for Meet April 27
Other business of the meeting included the election of an athletic manager to look after the yearling April 27. After some discussion through it was announced that athletic committee was already appointed.
Theta Sigma Phi Hoids Initiation and Banque
A motion asking that a set of resolutions thanking the members of the Student Council, Dr. Forrest C "Phon" Illen, director of athletics and the men who helped manage the events in the recent freshman-sophomore Olympic, for the fair and unbiased work in seeing that the contents were run successfully, was met with a freshman mass meeting at Fraser, Monday, Paul White was appointed to draw up the resolutions.
Mary Samson will be toast mistress for the evening and responding toasts will be given by Mary Olson, Geneva Hunter and Adelaide Dick.
Miss Katharine Duffield, Field Secretary of the West Central Field, and former general secretary of the local Y. W. C. A. will talk Friday at the Hall at 12:30. It may be secured t the Y. W. C. A. office.
"The brotherhood is awaiting the decision of the railway labor board and any strike pending the conclusion of negotiations will be unauthorized by our organization," Grable said.
Detroit, April 29—The brotherhood of maintenance of way employees and shop workers will not authorize any strike pending the decision of President Wilson's railway board, made, president declared here today.
No Dictated Rail Strike
Is Message of Grabl
SLOSSON IS AGAINST SQUELCHING MINORITY
Recent Action of Hays Normal Students Condemned by Editor of Independent
Edwin E. Slosson, editor o the Independent, expressed the opinion that there should be a limit to "real college spirit" in discussing the civil trouble at Hays Normal in the April 10 issue of his magazine. Mr. Slosson is a graduate of K. U. and is one of the leading possibilities for chancellor.
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Commenting upon it: fact that the financial secretary of Hays Normal said, "it was simply an expression of college spirit, nothing more," Mr. Slosson says, "he is quite right. It was nothing more than an expression of college spirit, and the same sort of college spirit finds some sort of expression of liberality." Therein lies the danger of it. For it means that our educational institutions are deliberately training the youth of the nation in the habit of mind that is most destructive to democracy, the tyranny of the majority.
"Petty scruples against compliance with customs are doubtless unreasonable, but the right is one of the innable human rights. One of the worst features of collegiate conformity is that it makes hypocrisy compulsory.
It would be fine to see every student and professor voluntarily out to work together...But it would be a wicked thing to compel them to come for it would mean the destruction of the genuine college spirit that is supposed to be destroyed by such compulsions and unanimous action. Compulsions co-operation—that is the spirit of the sootter whatever it may be called.
"A band of sophomores will have a freshman with the same zest as a band of穿刺者 beating a scab. Sporadic student pranks are not to be taken seriously, even when they involve them or they are mostly meaningless. But were such a seriously a persistent tendency toward minority suppression.
"The relation of the Many to the One is the most difficult problem in politics as it is in metaphysics—In should be the aim of education to strive toward it or at least not work against it."
More Coal Miners at Work
The W. S. G. A. Council will meet tonight at 7:30 in Missinibia's office rooms, Fraser Hall, for the installation of the new officer. The following students will compose the new council: President, Helen Olsen; Vice-President; Mary Olsen; Vice-President from Fine Arts, Boer Roeslert; Secretary Catherine Oder and Secretary Cleveland. The class representatives are Nigg and Lacile Barig, Juniors; Ruth Miller and Dorothy Stanley. Sophomores; Virginia Schwinn and Margaret Blakey.
New W.S.G.A. Council Installation Tonigh
Pittsburgh, Kau, April 20. More than half of the矿 coal in southwest-ern Kansas today returned to work, ending their strike in protest against their district president, Alexander Howe, according to operators here.
With this installation the new Council's activities begin. Mary Olson will be active president for the remainder of this year on the account of Helen Olsen's absence from school. Helen will plan a planning a trip to Tongaoxie some time next week. This trip will take the form of a real vacation outing.
: Students holding tickets for the Orchestra Concert will be excused from 2:30 and 3:30 classes Wednesday afternoon.
Frank Strong, Chancellor
SENIOR PLAY GREETED WITH MANY LAUGHS
Members of Cast Portray Life On Campus as Seen by Engineer
An engineer can write a good play, according to the verdict of the audience at the senior play last night.
"I's a Great Life," written by William Brehm, c22, the fifth senior play written by a University student, was replete with laughable situations, connected with clever dialogue, the whole sense of an interesting and fascinating nick.
Freed Preeble, as Bill Morgan, ostensibly a wild and woolly cow puncher from the west, who later steps into his real character as a really civilized individual, played a difficult part well. Earline Alen as Marjorie Dawson, the girl Wild Bill loved, was very successful in her portraval.
Helen Bender as Doris Lorimer, beloved of two, and loving one, displayed her ability to excellent advantage. She was especially good in her flirtation scenes with Darwin Poindexter, a greasy grind and woman hater, reformed by Doris. The scene in which Darwin's frat brothers taught him to dance was, perhaps, the hit of the play. WEB Wilson is happy Doris, who doubles as a housemate for two girls at once, gave a good portrayal of as a near villain as a real college play permits. Jean Haynes, Helen Porter, and Violet Mathews, as Julia, Jeanne and Edora sorcity, sisters of Marjorie and Doris, carried their parts well. Joe Schwartz, George Melvin, and Merle Clare as Randolph, Rogers and Griffith, all Elsa Bita Pi's Bill and Doris, earnestly trying to make good behavior, sustained their parr through out their appearance.
Jian a dusky houseman, was played by Ivan Rice, business manager of the play. He made the most of a short heisman, the best of a good interpretation of the part.
In spite of the fact that the play was unusually long, interest was sustained throughout. The University furnished the music between the actors.
Brehm, the author of the play, withdrew from the University a few months ago was back for the performance.
GOULD OUT OF OFFICE
Crawford County Sheriff Pre-
sumed to Have Neglected
Duty in Lynching Case
Topeka, April 20—Milt Gold who was appointed sheriff of Crawford county to succeed Clint Webb whose re
The law presumes that the sheriff was guilty of neglect of duty, and provides that the governor fill his place at once. Gould will be given ten days to prove to the governor that he performed his duties to the best of his ability, before he can be reappointed.
Mulberry, April 20—There was nothing reported in Mulberry about the leaders of the lynching yesterday of the nero who assaulted a young girl. They would have had to hostile to the blacks and will not even permit them to buy food here. Sheriff Gould did everything within the bounds of lynching, it is generally agreed here.
Haworth Noncommittal About Oil at Florence
"Since the geology survey which I have been making in Florence, Italy is not complete, I can not give any of the results for publication," says Erasmus Haworth this morning. He made it impossible for me to continue the survey. I made a number of measurements but concerning the results, I can only say that it looks like a very promising oil well at
"I do not know when I will be able to complete the survey. It depends on my classes here and the condition of the roads in that part of the country."
Helen Barton of Hutchinson is visiting at the Pi Phi house.
Cupid's Arrows Are Affected By H. C. L.
Washington, April 26 - The high cost of marriage is causing general discontent in Austria, according to a report by the company, awaited to the commerce department.
The cost of marriage now is 240,000 crowns for the bride alone, according to the newspaper schedule. This is the highest cost of marriage on the crown as worth 2.1-3 cents.
This amount would buy 32,000 crowns worth of dresses, lining 44,000 crowns and furniture 164,000 crowns. In Austria it is customary for the bride to furnish the house as well as provide her tresseau.
Plain Tales From The Hill
Some things are like sewing machines. They are not what they seem. For instance, did you know that the throat gaggle made at the University hospital, is a very effective hand lotion?
Speaking of hard luck stories, how about the fellow who taxed his brain over a psychology quiz and realized he was wrong and had left this notes in the quirk book.
The only way that the University student can be told from honest to goodness labores, is to see them in person. Professor Hey says that the general public is not to be fooled by the working clothes the students have donned because not one of them intend to work than is necessary to stay in class.
One student has taken advantage of the overall movement to revert back to his native garb. He appeared on the dance floor with rubber boots, khaki shirt with a red bandana around his neck, topped off by a typecast hayseed hat. He was heard to remark that it was the first time, he had felt at home for a long time.
SKIRMISHING REPORTED
Sonora, April 19 (Delray)—Sonora troops and Mexican federal troops were skirmishing along the Sierra Madre mountains and Pulipato Pass according to reports received at millimeter level of the "Sonora Republic" today.
Sonora and Mexican Federal Troops Clash in Sierra Madra Mountains
Sonora, April 20—Sonora, Carranzan troops failed in their first effort to penetrate beyond the Chihuahua border to messengers arriving here today.
Washington, April 20—General Benjamin Hill, leader of the rebels, was wounded in fighting at Comkrans, near Mexico City, last night, the American embassy announced today. The rebels were killed, the embassy stated.
General Hernandez, leading "strong force" is pursuing Governor Ocklinda Zacatecas, who revolted against Carranza. The legislators remained loyal to Jesus Samchez, acting governor, the embassy stated.
Mining Engineers to Plan Stunts for Annual Day
A general meeting of all mining engineers to make definite plans for their part in the annual Engineers' Conference, to which they are invited at 4:30 in Room 203. Haworth Hall.
Harold E. Messmore, c20, has been appointed chairman of the committee for stunts and floats, and Arthur Johnson, c22, chairman of the committee. Anyone who has suggestions to offer should turn them in to these men.
"We must have all the minors out for the meeting, if we expect to win any of the honors," said Paul Holland, e'21.
Student Enrollment Grows In School of Fine Arts
According to a report to the State board of Administration submitted by Jean H. L. Butler on the conduct of students at the school, during the past five years, the enrollment of the school has increased from 184 in 1915 to 300 in 1920 and the number of graduates from 17 to 29 as a result, the schools now instead of 13 as in 1915.
Tutition fees have brought in $27.,
682 as compared to $21.12 in 1915
while the cost to each student has been
decreased from $9.13 to $83.86.
SENIOR MEETING
DEMANDS REFUND
Another Meeting Next Tuesday;
Telegram From Cap and Gown
Company Refusing to Deal
With Committee, Read
Committee Makes Statement
More Than One Hundred Present at Meeting Asked $1.50 Refund in Seven Days
More than 100 members of the senior class passed up their lunch hour this noon to attend the "outlaw" mass meeting held in Fraser chapel in a room designated for caps and gowns for commencement. Chairman Ritter and Dwight Gregory of the cap and gown committee were there to offer their explanation that they were overruled by an almost unanimous vote of all those in the meeting.
The result was a resolution calling for:
A price of $2.50 on bachelor caps and gowns,
A price of $2.75 on master caps and gowns.
The appointment of a committee to meet the chancellor with members of the cap and gown in order to reach a settlement.
A refund within seven days of $1.50cap and gown committee to all those who have already paid $4 rental on their outfits.
Another mass meeting to be called at noon a week from today.
Dorothy Riddle, John Bunn,
Iris Russ Randle and Frank Terrill
were appointed on this committee
to confer with the chancellor
After the case along with the contract, correspondent ce and literature concerning the matter had been presented by the special committee on litigation of the case. Kettering, chairman, Iris Russell, Tom Pringle, Frank Terrill and R. H. Montgomery, Mr. Ritter as chairman for the trial. If he were to offer a exam解.
"The contract price as stated is $2.25 for bachelor caps and gowns and $2.50 for master caps and gowns" said Mr. Ritter. "We have sold about 185 outfits. Now where are the gowns we were lost at $25 an outfit? Most of the kicks are coming from people who haven't paid $4 for a cap and gown and wouldn't take a gown if it was fifty cents. It is purely a responsibility proposition with us. We are responsible and we must be protected."
This attitude was also taken by Mr. Gregory of the committee. Other members of the committee were called upon;
"I knew nothing of this committee until I read my name in the Kansan," said A. A. Bell. "I have never been in charge." The committee mite by its chairman, through the Kansan or any one else. I certainly have known nothing about the matter and any action the class sees fit to take. "This is going to certainly be all right with me."
Homer Engles practically reterated the statement concerning his position.
Lydia Pearson stated that she had helped take orders but had never seen the contract and knew nothing of it. POLITICAL MOVE: HISTORY
"The committee may be, and I believe is a little high on this price," said Howard Fleeson, "but the actual of the matter is that this whole thing is purely a political move. The opposition element saw an opportunity to further their interests in the coming election."
His statement was challenged by Dorothy Riddle and others who assured him that the exorbant price was the cause of the agitation.
The question turned as to how the 185 who have already paid in their $4 should get their money back. Mr. Bakker if he cured to offer a proposition.
"I don't believe I have any proposition to offer at this time," said Mr. Ritter. "If those who have paid their money care to deal through properly handled cases, we would be willing to consider the matter."
It was pointed out that Mr. Smith president of the class apparently did not care to oppose the committee and had failed to call a meeting when the matter had been brought to his attention.
SEVENTY PAID FOR GOWNS
At the meeting this noon, there were seventy who had paid in their money for their outfits.
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