THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XVII
CAP AND GOWN PRICE UNDER FIRE BY SENIORS
Noon Mass Meeting Launches
Protest on Alleged Un-
reasonable Price of $4
Another Meeting Tuesday
Class Officials and Cap and Gowr Committeemen Not at Meeting
Meeting
Senior cap and gowns for commencement this year will not cost $4 each, the price announced by the cap and gown committee, if an exceedingly expensive suit, holds in Prine chapel today mon., bonds hoped for results.
The meeting passed a motion in which action was asked to bring about a reduction in what was termed "unreasonable" prices for caps and gowns. It included a general protest against the inefficiency of the class officers.
RESOLUTION FOR MASS MEETING
The meeting unanimously put through a resolution calling for minister to be chaired by Fraser chapel, Tuesday afternoon at 1:20 o'clock at which time the social committee appointed to confe, with the chancellor, will report back. It is in the university at this meeting.
In absence of the officers of the class chairmanship of the meeting was as sumed this noon by Charles V. Kettering of the School of Fine Arts. Concurring in the general opinion of the seniors that the price of the caps and gowns was high, Mr. Kettering had previously entered into correspondence with the C. R. Moore Co. of Chicago, for furnishing the caps and gowns.
CHICAGO FIRM TELEGRAPH
Telegrams were exchanged with the result that the Chicago firm sent the following wire:
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, AFRIL 16, 1920.
University of Kansas:
Mr. Chas, V. Kettering University of Kansas
C. R. Moore Co.
This company is not a party to price of $4 for Bachelor caps and gowns and positively will not stand for any such price being charged the students. Will write you.
Mr. Kettering presented his cor-respondence to the meeting, stating that the firm had already mailed a letter from Kansas contract to Chancellor String.
He then asked if any of the members of the committee were present at the meeting and cared to defend the $4 price. No champion appeared Members of this committee as appointed by President Smith are:
CLASS OFFICERS FAIL TO APPEAR
Class officials who failed to appea
at the meeting are:
Cecil Ritter, chairman; Dwight Gregory, Homer Eagles, A. A. Bell, Lyda Pearson and H. D. Cox.
NUMBER 131.
Mary Sampson stated that caps and gowns at Manhattan this spring were costing $2.35.
Wint Smith, president; Fred L. Pausch, vice-president and Warren E. Blazier, treasurer. Eileen Van Ssnit, one of the class attended the meeting.
Tom Pringle stated that the company was alleged to have named $2.50 as the price at which the caps and gowns should be furnished to the seniors, this price supposedly covering rental costs, expenses and profits. On July 16, 2007, the gown committee and gown committee had apparently added $1.50 for good measure.
The rental price charged the carp and crown committee several years ago is known to have been $1.25. The contract which has been forwarded to Doctor Strong, however, will clear up this matter entirely.
OFFICERS CHARGED WITH NEGLECT
"It seems to me that the officers of this class have grossly neglected all of their duties this year," said Baili T. Church. "It is a well known fact that not a thing has been done in the way of mae会议 and so forth. I suggest that we take up this matter at the next meeting."
This aggression met the approval of the meeting and the question of *t* memorial, policies and the like will be considered.
A motion was put through making Mr. Kettering chairman of a committee three to be appointed to investigate the price on caps and gowns with the chancellor and report back to the mass meeting Tuesday. Tom Pringle's elected chairman of this meeting.
Leatha West, c'22 will spend Saturday and Sunday at her home in Paola
Unload Board Checks On Innocent Victun
Two of the unfair sex wrigled into a Hill bear recently, ordered a nickle's wide apiece and then pro-posed to unload them on to unload their board bill. Soon, due to the fact that the Hill is lined with fatheds rather than fat pockets, a poor oyster oozed into a chair at a restaurant to consume a soup and a sandwich.
The waiter, chief aid in a many similar holdup, hesitated before punching the reducer of Dad's pocketbook the girl named one, who "hoked and nodded weakly."
Grabbing this tip, the waiter turned to the unfair ones and asked them if they would have anything more.
WOULD THIEY? They would—and to make matters worse—they did!
When they got through they were sure they couldn't eat another bite for a week and the victim was sure he either either—but for a different reason.
CLASSY TIME ASSURED AT R. O. T. C. MIXER
All Men in Good Shape for Bouts At Saturday Night's Program
the R. O. T. C. men are in splendid shape for the bouts to be held at their Mixer Saturday night according to a statement made by Capt. H. D. Burdick this morning. The men are showing such keen interest in the bouts that a classy entertainment is assured.
The citizens of Lawrence are showing considerable interest in the work and a large number of them are responding according to the mall sell list.
It is the first time a department of the University has put on a program for the benefit of the men in the department. The success of such an attempt is creating interest in the student body.
Gypsies, Dancers and Trainer Animals Will Feature W. A. A. Show
STUDENTS ARE CLOWNS
The annual W. A. A. Circus which will be held May 4, in Robinson Gymnastics is to be a time of unusual happenings, according to Mary Olson who is manager. Ruth Trant will have charge of the clowns. However, her husband, Jeremy W. Jenkins under the direction of Nadine Weibel. The clowns will sell the usual circus dainty which cannot be dispensed with at such an occasion. Jessie Martindale will have the charge of the side-show which will have the "Fat Lady" skates in gymnastics with real live snakes. A company of Gypsies will tell fortunes.
A company of Egyptian dancers will feature their best talent. There will be some solo dances, given by prominent members of the company. Various kinds of trained animals will perform at this event, by an experienced animal trainer. Two bare-backed riders which are exceptionally good will perform feats which will make all hold their breath. There will be a large company of dancers. The usual "charity race" which is a big feature will close the circus.
The usual concert which follows circuses will present a number of dancing acts with a ministerial show at the end. Talent has never been displayed on the Hill previously will be present with their best efforts.
HOUSEMOTHERS GUESTS
But Spectators Must Pay 5
Cents For Admission to
Junior Prom Tonight
Spectators will be admitted to the balcony of Robinson Gymnasium tonight for 50 cents, and all fraternity and sorority house mothers will be allowed to attend the commencement of Bill Wells and Rudy Burke, managers of the Junior Prom.
A large number of tickets have seen sold this year, and many out-town guests are expected to ttend.
The feature of the advertising this year has been as to whether or not flowers and taxis should be necessary features. The outcome of this argument is that the girls shall wear their prettiest frocks, but without the adornment of flowers. Taxis will be used in case of rain.
Not Probable That the Appointment Can be Made Today
ADD TWO NEW NAMES TO CHANCELLOR LIST
Send Resignations
Pres. Donald J. Cowling and Dr Leon C. Marshall are Being Considered
According to word received from Topeka today it is not probable that the appointment of the new chancellor could be made today, when the State Board of Administration meets with the committee of the alumni and faculty organizations to discuss the matter.
Two resignations as chancellor have been received by Governor Allen from men who were being considered for the place. One was received from Senator Aaron Dahl, of Minnesota already stated that he had already elected chancellor of that institution, and one from Prof. Frederick M. Davenport of Hamilton College, New York, saying that he could assume the proposition for another nine months.
Two new names have been mentioned as being in line for becoming chancellor of the University of Kansas: They are Pres. Donald J. Cowley, Carlton College, Northfield, C. C. Marshall, University of Chicago.
Donald John Cowling was born at Cornwall England August 21, 1880 and came to America in 1882. He received his A. B. degree at Lebanon Valley College Pennsylvania in 1902, the same degree from Yale in 1903, an A. M. 1904 and Ph. D. from Yale in 1905. His interests were Baker University, the same year.
He was assistant professor of philosophy at Baker from 1907-09 and be president of Carlton College since that time. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Western Philosophers, National Institute of Social Sciences, Pitha Kappa, Sigma Xi and the Book and Paper Institute, which is also the author of various magazine articles and public addresses.
Leon Carroll Marshall was born at Zanesville Ohio March 15, 1879. He received his A. B. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1900, and the some from Harvard in 1901 with an A. M. from Harvard the following year. He received the Henry Lee felicities of 1902. He came professor of economics at Ohio Wesleyan University, and has held a full professorship in political economy there since 1911. He has also been dean of the College of Commerce and administration since 1909, and is associate editor of the University of Chicago Journal of Political Economy. Professor Marshall is a member of American Economical Association, and a member of the Beta Kappa and three educational clubs. His written work on economic problems has been quite extensive.
LIVE WIRES
St. Louis Switchmen Return To Work
St. Louis, Apr. 16—The first break in the ranks of the striking switchmen of St. Louis occurred when officials announced several crews' return, although many men have returned to railroad yards since the crash of a local small chemical employee was regarded as the most important relief ac order the situation here. Brotherhood officials continued to report stragglers returning to the yards outside the terminal.
Baltimore, Maryland, April 16—Theodore N. Vail, former president of the American Telegraph and Telephone, and John Hopkins hospital here today.
Judge Of Court Confers With Allen Topeka, April 14—W. L. Huguis, presiding judge of the industrial court was expected to arrive in Topeka from Pittsburgh today for a conference with the governor. It was stated that the court would continue its investigation in the coal fields.
Makes Allen Call Off Speech
Topeka April 16—Gov. Henry J.
Allen announced today that he cancled his engagement to speak before the Young Republican conference. This engagement was called off in order that the governor might remain in close touch with the strike situation in Kansas.
Telegraph Head Dies
Preliminary tennis elimination contests have started at the University of Oklahoma.
Several young women have signed up as counsellors for the high school girls at Estes Park between June 28 and July 9.
The counsellors pay their own railroad fare, but their expenses are paid after they arrive. Each counsellor has twelve girls under her and is the leader or chief of her tribe. She sits at the head of the table and serves, goes with them on hikes, and gives them marks for meetings attended. The tribe gaining the most marks is the honor tribe.
University Women Will be Advisers for Y. W. Girls
It is not yet definitely decided who will go.
SITUATION IMPROVED IN SWITCHMEN'S STRIKI
VACANCY IN TREASURY
Strike Leaders in Chicago Said To be Ready to Com-
The general situation in the "rough" strike of outlaw switchmen, and yardmen is reported to be improving in many parts of the country today. College students and business men volunteers were joined by small troops of outlaw strikers throughout the east.
Strike leaders jailed汁芝 Chicago were said to be ready to propose any compromise by which they would call of the strike for recognition of their organization throughout the country and their release. Workers are still in many cities but in the West the general situation was reported "easier."
men at one-fourth normal number.
A strike at Windsor, Arizona, has
the California passenger service,
the California
Limited for Wednesday was not
expected to arrive until late today.
Other trains are also behind schedule.
Striking swedenmen today
are expected to leave that they return or face expulsion.
Hundreds of thousands of workers who were thrown out of work by the strike were still ill in the industries affected by the strike. At St, Louis a dozen striking terminal crews returned to work.
At Kansas City 101 switching crews were at work with train crew men at one-fourth normal number.
Resignation of Assistant Secretary of Treasury is Accepted
Washington, April 16—R, C. Leffengwell, assistant secretary of the treasury, has resigned and his resignation has been accepted by President Wilson it was announced at the White House today.
"Tobacco and the Corporal" was the subject of a characterization sketch by Floyd Hockenhull followed by another sketch by Maude Skill. Marie The Lost Child." The meeting closed after refreshments were served.
Essays and Stories Given In Quill Club Meeting
Last Year's Junior Prom Receipts to go Out Now
Quill Club had its weekly meeting in the Rest Room of Fraser Hall Thursday evening and a program of lectures. Ms. McCormick read a humorous essay on "Pens," George Montgomery told how the news story is obtained from the reporter following up the tip to the writer, and the story as it appears in the paper.
Toledo, Ohio, April 16—The two thousand switchmen in Toledo who have been out for a week, voted this month to return to work immediately.
Toledo Strikers Vote To Return to Yards
The rumor that the Junior Prom receipts for last year were lost, has been circulated over the hill and caused some consternation in certain circles, is without foundation according to Registrar George O. Foster. He said he would ready for distribution now and can be at the Registrar's office.
Kappa Phi announces the pledging of Ellen Foillar, c.23, Elizabeth Elysner, c.22, Lois Rogers, c.23 *Faith Cline*, Jervia k.23 and Maya Laurie Kearn.
Senator Capper Calls Overall Movement Sign of Democracy and Health
SOLON TO DON DENIM
TO BEAT PROFITEERS
"Club Has Human Appeal'
ix Prominent Senators Wi
Join Movement to Whip
Clothing Sharks
Washington, April 16—The "overall" revolt will spread to the senate. Senators who today applauded the spirit of the organizers of overall clubs to war on clothing profiters, may organize one at the Capital.
Senator Capper, Kansas, asserted the overall movement was a sign of democracy and health.
"It begins to look bad for the profiteers," said Capper. "It's a sign of public health when people take into their hands the defective way the matter of forcing down the cost of clothing has been handled.
"This overall club, I heart, is a good one, because it has a real human appeal. It's democratic, too. Congress then starts to then start a branch of the club."
Capper said he would become a member of the one formed in Congress. Senators McNary, Oregon, Groman, North Dakota; Shepherd, Kewalton; Kiewalton and Pomerene, Ohio, said he would join an overall club at the Capital.
TO BREAK WITH HUNS?
Treaty Must Re Carried Out or Allies May Sever Relations
(By Henry Wood United Press Staff
Paris, April 16 - France, Great Britain, Italy, and Belgium have agreed unanimously to nityf Germany that they will break off diplomatic relations unless immediate and complete disarmament is carried out as provided by the peace treaty of Versailles, it was learned today.
The Allies, from official sources will threaten renewal of the blockade in event any insurrection governs. The Allies can recognize and carry out the treaty.
Dispatches from the front said heavy detachments of troops were operating in Pomerania. A coup d'etat by Von Kapp move was expected.
The allied decision will be reports, to representatives in Berlin for communication to the government. Many of the leaders are said to be men pro-
secution officials. The government, when escaped arrest, when the in-
supriorary group lost control.
WILL HOLD BAZAAB
Fortune Telling and Faculty Band to be Features; Proceeds to Co-Op House
Gypsey fortune telling and surprise sales where the purchaser pays ten cents for every dollar of the features of the Bazaar sale being given under the auspices of W. A. A. in the Dodge Brothers sales rooms for the benefit of a new co-owned house. Engineers' factory-built will play being the early part of Friday evening.
According to the committee not many donations had been made up to noon Friday. Most of the donations are food so the hazbar will be principally a food sale, but anything else is acceptable.
“Donations will be accepted any time,” said M. A. H. Shlass, one of the members of the rooming house on campus. He said to Miss Laird at 1122 Ohio.
Coffee and sandwiches will be sold during all of Friday afternoon and all day Saturday.
R. O. T. C. Cabinet Officers Will be Named May
Cadet officers for the R. O. T. C will be appointed before May 1, according to an announcement made by Cant, H. D. Burdick this morning.
The Chancellor will appoint them upon the recommendation of their commanding officer. The grades to which the men will be appointed are: one major, two captains, two first lieutenants, two second lieutenants, two first sergeants, eight sergeants, and ten corporals.
Ice Cream Trousers And Tennis Popular
White duck trousers have made their appearance upon the campus and the tennis season is on. At the same time the usual women sharks who really do not care for the game but merely play for the exercise or because Vivian Martin recommends It for the complexion.
The first step is to inseem some track man to hold down one corner of the court—not for the purpose of chasing down the much abused tennis ball, but because K. U. women play tennis for a purpose.
The third step is to make the home past some soda fountain. Not that K. U. women like cokes or limeades, but once more for the good of the complexion, climbing hills being specially recommended as a beauty aid.
The second step is to hold the court for just one set. Women here could never be accused of holding a court case as well as we hear they do other places.
ENGINEERS PLAN HOP FOR ANNUAL HOLIDAY
Friday, April 30 is Date Set Will Hold Big Banquet Thursday
Friday, April 30, has been set as the date of the Annual Engineer's day, according to Homer Eagles, president of the School of Engineering. "Committees have been appointed and plans are completed for the biggest and best Engineers' Day on record.
The banquet will be held in Robinson Gymnasium Thursday, night. April 28. Several interesting talks are sponsored by the Banquet managers.
The customary parade and field events are on the program for Friday, April 30. The day will be closed by a new feature in Engineers' "Hob-Nail Hop" (the authors' "Hob-Nail Hop" which will be held at F. A. U. tau. Night. A 6-piece orchestra and some -original effects characteristic of the School of Engineering are features that allow the real party, according o the manager,
Committee heads have been appointed as follows: Banquet, Dick Meege and George Lynn; Parade, J. O. Williams; Field Events, Arnold Bell; Dance, George Chandler; Finance, John Wahlstedt.
W. S. G. A. Race is Close From all Indications
Indications point to a close race in the W. S. G. A. election being held today, according to one of the judges this afternoon, especially in the contest for sophomores and junior representatives. Chara Nigg and Jamesanning for senior representatives on "Your" ticket have to competition.
Candidates for sophomore representatives on "Your" ticket are Madeline Emert and Virginia Schwain and for junior representatives, 75 students. Margaret Blakey, running independently, is the opposing candidate for the sophomores and Dorothy Stanley and Jacqueline Glmore for the juniors. The cast for senior representatives, 88 for junior and 122 for sophomore.
Y. W. Cabinet Votes to Continue Luncheons
At the Y. M. C. A. Lunchmen held this noon in Myers Hall Mr. Raymond A. Kent, superintendent of the city schools was the speaker. Mr. Kent leaves soon to take the superintendency of the Duluth, Minn. Schools, and this will be his last talk to University women.
In the first meeting of the new year, the new Cabinet voted to censure the lunches until school was out. They will be held every Friday at 12:30 o'clock in Myers Hall. Tickets may be obtained from the members of the social committee, or at the Y. W. Office.
BULLETIN—4 O'CLOCK
Returns of the W. S. G. A. representative election were; senior; Luiar Rigle 52, Clara Nigg 51. Junier, Dorothy Stanley 56, Ruth Miller 52; Jacqueline Glimore 46; Mercedes Sulillan, 54. Sophome; Virginia Schwinn, 101; Margaret Embrick, 100; Madeline Emblert, 76.
K. U. STUDENT FINED IN LAWRENCE COURT
Freshman in Engineering Found Guilty of Tearing Leaves From Library Magazine
University Books Missing
Sentenced to Replace Bound Volume of Popular Mechanics to Carnegie Library
Robert L. Gilbert, e23, of Law-
rence, was sentenced in police court
this morning to replace within thirty
days with a new book a bound copy
of Popular Mechanics from which
he tore some thirteen pages yesterday
afternoon at the Carnegie Library.
Chief of Police James Mpmroe received a telephone call from the librarian in charge yesterday afternoon to send an officer immediately. Office John Perkins answered the call and had visited the library and tore some thirteen pages from a bound volume of Popular Mechanics. The librarian described the automobile in which the students left and told of seeing one of the students put the torn-out covers under the front seat of the car.
Officer Perkins located the car at the Kansas-Drake game and Gilbert admitted he personally took the pages to get one of his lessons according to the report. After arriving at the police station Chief Monk Gilbert to leave his car for bond to appear in police court this morning.
Last night Chief Monroe said he received a telephone call from the librarian in charge and was requested to dismiss the case but he refused to do so saying Walter Thiele, city attorney, was the person to see. After the case was refused to dismiss the case explaining that city property had been destroyed and that the practice must be stopped.
Many magazines and books have disappeared from Spooner Library according to Miss Carrie Watson, librarian. When a professor assists some outside work in a certain text these texts immediately disappear until after the time when the assignment is due according to members of the university faculty. They are also very carelessly handled they say. No active steps have been taken to stop this practice according to authorities on the Hill.
MEN'S GLEE CLUB TO TAKE TRIP NEXT WEEK
Singers Will Give Concerts in Central Part of State
The University Men's Glee Club will take a trip next week over the central part of the state. Petition for the trip was presented in the weekly newspaper The Monroe on Prof F. E. Kendrie, coach of the Glee Club and a resolution was passed setting aside the equivalent of one week in each academic year for the Glee club to make trips. This year's events are in quarters in concert over the week end.
Glice Club will appear before the Toledo City Hall Monday morning and at Marion University evening. The remainder of the schedule calls for ra ca concert at Hertington Tuesday night, Council Grove Wednesday an engagement at Junction City.
All expenses of the trip will be defrayed by the cities before which the Glee Club appears. Arrangements were made through the managers and the Extension Department of the University.
Masonic Lodge to Erect Dormitories at Oklahoma
The rooming house problem at the University of Oklahoma is being partially met by two large dormitories which will be constructed at Norman by the Masonic lodge. The dormitories will be for the occupancy of members of the Masonic order and students of Masonic families.
One of the dorsitortes will be for the use of men and the other for women. The men's dorsitortes will be for women, while the acacia chama chapter of the Acacia fraternity.
Ochino announces the pledging of Harold D. Smith, e22, of Haven and Marvin W. Woodward e23 of Olathe.