UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XV.
Mt. Oread May Become Training Camp for the Electrical Engineers
Government Wants Colleges To Prepare One Quarter Million Men
NUMBER 74.
K. U. Will Train 500 Men
Congress Must First Grant Authority for Camp At Lawrence
The government has asked the representatives of 150 schools what they could do toward the training of one quarter million skilled workers for work back of the first lines in France.
This question was asked at the meeting of the National Board of Vocational Education which has just been in session at Washington. All the larger universities and technical schools were represented by their deans, and Prof. G. C. Shaad, acting dean of the School of Engineering, was the representative of the University at the meeting.
The 250,000 artisans are to be distributed in the different trades as follows: 14,000 oxycetaine workers; 30,000 gas engine repair men; 87,000 automobile men; 17,000 radio operators; 22,500 electrical mechanics; 72,000 builders; 1,500 leather workers; 30,000 metal workers; 100 miners; 300 printers; 15,000 woodworkers; and 700 railroad men.
The government is asking the colleges to train these 250,000 men, who are needed in addition to the present supply. Accordingly, Dean Shand has worked out tentative plans, whereby the University will train its share of the men.
Conditions in College Work May Be Given For too Many Gym Cuts
Before anything definite can be done, however, Congress must give the University the authority for the work. According to the tentative plans, 500 drafted men in the electrical department will be quartered on the hill from May 1 to October 1. They will be under military rule, and will undergo intensive vocational training, at the end of which they will be ready for work behind the lines in France.
Students Having More Than Four Absences Must Attend Until End of Semester
Women who have cut gymnasium classes more than nine times this semester may be conditioned in college work, an instructor in the department of physical education said this morning. Those women are required to attend gym classes until the end of the semester but this is no indication that complete credit will be given. The department of physical education will use its judgment in case of persistent cutting, this instructor said.
All women who have been absent from regular gymnasium classes from four to nine times this semester are required to take one week's work. Women absent more than nine times must attend classes until the end of the semester and may, under the University Senate ruling, have college credit conditioned.
The impression was prevalent among the women that all students cutting gym classes would receive the same penalty. Make-up work is determined by the number of cuts. Students having only four cuts are excused for the rest of the semester.
Phi Alpha Tau Initiates
Phi Alpha Tau, honary dramatic fraternity, held initiation last night at the Pi Upsilon house for Craig Kennedy, Carl Brown and Burney Miller. After the initiation a banquet was served at the Oread Cafe. Each of the newly initiated responded to toasts. Requirements for eligibility to Phi Alpha Tau necessitate the appearance in at least one of the big University dramatic productions or having had stage experience.
Cross country hiking classes for the women now take hikes of twenty minutes instead of fifty minutes which were taken earlier in the semester. The cold weather and snow has caused the period to be shortened.
Kansan Board Elects— To Investigate Drill
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, THURSDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 17, 1918.
A committee to investigate conditions of military drill to report to the editors of the Daily Kansan was appointed by the retiring editor-in-chief at the regular meeting of the Daily Kansan Board last night. The question of uniforms and drill for next semester will be investigated.
Millard Wear, present news-editor,
was elected editor-in-chief, Alice
Bowley, news editor, Floyd Hockenhull, Plain Tales editor, and Marjory
Roby, society editor. Miss Roby takes the place of Vivian Sturgeon,
while Hockenhull succeeds Herman Hangen.
The War Here and Over There
The President is being urged to take over all packing plants in the United States.
Secretary McAdoo has issued a statement intended to discourage merchants from taking Liberty Bonds in exchange for merchandise.
A New Jersey wooen manufacturer says German uniforms are 50 per cent better than American uniforms and cost less.
Only ten of the 4290 ships leaving and arriving at English ports during the past week were sunk by submarines. This is less than one fourth of one per cent of those sailing.
Secretary Baker has recommended that all men who have reached thirty-one since registration day, and have not yet been called, be discharged from draft liability.
Most of the women's colleges in the United States have changed their curriculum from purely academic courses to courses intended to prepare women for war work.
An important asset for the Allies is America's output of eighty per cent of the world's supply of copper. Copper is held our most important metal next to steel.
The government may take over all American sailing vessels. There are about five hundred vessels of one thousand tons or more capacity, and these may all be requisitioned for the shipment of supplies to Europe.
The government has ordered all factories cast of the Mississippi to suspend operations for five days beginning tomorrow morning. This is being done as a drastic move to relieve the famine. As a further means of relieving the situation, all industries requiring heated buildings except drug and grocery stores were directed to observe a holiday every Monday for ten weeks.
Several K. U. men were among those recently promoted at Camp Funston. Second Lieutenants, Jared F. Jackson, Charles H. Griess, John G. Hutton, Jick Fast, W. H. Allen, and Ernest B. Elincoe were promoted to the rank of first lieutenant, and First Lieutenant John H. Dykes was promoted to the rank of captain.
Mrs. Edward MacDowell, a pianist and lecturer of note, wife of the American composer, will give a lecture and concert here February 4. The concert will include Mr. MacDowell's compositions, and the lecture will be a discussion of his artists' colony at Peterboro, H. O. He several K. U. professors and instructors including Willard Wattles, Dean C. S. Skilton of the School of Fine Arts, and Arthur Nevin, former professor in the School of Fine Arts have been members of arts' college at different times.
Helping to Win the War
For every cent he spent for dances and shows he put away a penny for the Red Cross and the Red Triangle.
He's doing his share for the boys in France.
When Mrs. MacDowell gave a concert here last year, Fraser Chapel was crowded. The concert this year is under the management of the University Lecture Course, and the admission will be free.
Mrs. MacDowell to Give Concert-Lecture Here
Because of added work caused by the approach of quiz week no Schwegler Y. M.-Y. W. C. A. meetings will be held until after the beginning of the second semester.
Seniors Are Hurrying Jayhawker Glosses In As Last Day Approaches
Special Arrangement Must Be Made For Acceptance of Prints After Saturday
Reservations Can Be Made
Office Will Be Open All Day Tomorrow and Saturday
Two more days!
That's all the time left for seniors to turn in their pictures for the 1918 Jayhawker. The senior section wil close Saturday, and photographs for it will be accepted thereafter only by special arrangement with the annual management. This is the announcement made this morning by Harry Morgan and Don Davis, editor and manager, respectively, of the official University annual.
With the approach of the final date for senior prints, January 19, there has been a steady stream of callers at the Jayhawker office in the "Daily Kansan" building; and more than two-thirds of the class have already turned in their photos and paid their dues. The managers expect that most of the remaining members of the class will get their pictures in tomorrow or Saturday. The Jayhawker office will be open all day tomorrow, and until late in the afternoon Saturday.
"Students who have been unable to get their pictures from the photographer should let us know about it," said Morgan this morning. "We can thus reserve them a space in the panels, where their proper classification would ordinarily place them were they not late. The pictures will be run in alphabetical order; and we want to know about it if any seniors have their pictures taken, or have a date with the photographer, and find it impossible to get their gloss prints by Saturday."
There is always a very small percentage of the class, Morgan says, who do not place their pictures in the annual. Due to the fact, however, that the war has given the annual this year a peculiar uniqueness in having the function of interpreting college life in war time. Morgan believes that the number of seniors who do not insert their pictures in the book will be unusually small. The fact that there may not be a "Jayhawk" next year is causing many juniors to place their pictures in the book. Third-year men who realize they may go to war are numerous among these students. The junior section promises to be almost as large as the senior section.
Mischa Levitzik Plays
To Appreciative Crowd
Young Russian Pianist Presents
One of Best Concert
Numbers
A syncopated pedaling took nothing from the distinct audibiliness of each new chord but simply served to synthesize into richer tones the whole selection. The distinctly masculine style and clearness with which he brought out even the least undertones were factors in drawing a more vigorous, expressive portrait probably the largest audience of any concert oh this year's course.
"The feeling with which Levitzki interprets and his interest in the classic rather than the modern, are most characteristic of his art," said Professie Skilton, in speaking of the piano; iccert given by Mische Levitzi, of New York, last night in Robinson Gymnasium.
"This is the first time I have played farther west than St. Louis, said Mr. Levitzki after the concert, "and I find you western people a most responsive and appreciative. I appreciated the warmth of atmosphere with which this University audience received me, and enjoyed playing here very much."
Send the Daily Kansan Home.
The genial spirit with which he greeted those who approached him after the concert showed none of the aristocratic temperament which makes some artists unapproachable. Mr. Levitki while of Russian parentage, is now an American citizen. He has been on the concert stage only a year.
Drill Delinquents Who Fail to Report May Lose Regular Credit
Cuts Will Be Reported After Friday to Deans Who Will Notify Students
50 Per Cent Do Not Report
Five to Nine Hours Make-up Work for Irregular Students In Exercise
"Students who do not show any disposition to make up their cuts in military drill before Friday night of this week will be reported to their respective deans by the department of physical education," said W. O. Hamilton, today. "The Dean will notify the delinquent students who will lose their credits in all of their work unless they make arrangements for making up their cuts within three days after being notified."
"The list of names on the bulletin board in Robinson Gymnasium is an official notice of delinquency and we place the burden of seeing to the removal of the names to the student," Mr. Hamilton continued.
Students who do not make up their cuts this semester but show a willingness to do so, will be allowed to make them up at the beginning of next semester but they will be required to do two hours work for every cut at that time. The department will insist upon the penalty of five and nine hours make up work for students who have been irregular at drill this semester.
"The department does not want to make any hardship for the students but we must insist that the men attend to their physical education or receive the penalty," said Mr. Hamilton.
Next spring the department will offer taste ball, track and tennis in an effort to get every one out of doors by next April. Cross country teams for boys and girls will be formed and an attempt will be made to put the golf course in shape.
Fifty per cent of the students have made arrangements to make up their cuts and other ones in fast. A few of the remaining have withdrawn from school out the department has no record of their withdrawal. There will be no classes at 4 o'clock five-monater and the students will be allowed one absence in every two weeks according to the resolution drawn up by the deans of the schools and the department of physical education, October 15.
Heads of Kansas Cities Will Confer on Municipal War Service
Talbot Goes to War Conference of State Council of Defense
Homer Talbot, secretary of the Kansas League of Municipalities, went to Topeka this morning to attend the War Conference of the Kansas State Council of Defense. At 11 o'clock Mr. Talbot will meet with the executive committee of the league to consider a program of state-wide war service for the cities of Kansas.
It is estimated that about fifty cities will be represented at a group meeting of city officials on Municipal War Service which will be held Friday afternoon. Richard J. Hopkins of Garden City, President of the Kansas State Council of Defense, and a former student of the University, will preside at the meeting and will speak on 'War Service of Cities of Kansas."
Commissioner W. W. Cleland of Lawrence will lead the discussion on "Municipal Fuel Yards." This plan, which originated here, has proved a success and has received attention throughout the state. Last week a communication was received by the Municipal Bureau from a man in Western Kansas asking that statutory authority for the movement be cited. Such authority does not exist but since the plan was adopted for emergency relief no trouble is expected. However, if any difficulty should arise, Thomas Harley, 1917, city attorney, has promised to delay the matter until the warm, balmy days of spring when the Municipal Fuel Yard will no longer be of importance.
Hon. Harold Smith Will Speak at Convocation
The Honorable Harold Smith, a member of British Parliament will speak at conocation at 4 o'clock this afternoon in Robinson Gymnasium. Mr. Smith is taking the place of his brother, Sir Frederick Smith, the Attorney-General of Great Britain who was sent over by his government to speak at a series of war conferences that are now being held in various states.
Compulsory attendance of all gym students is the order from Coach Hamilton's office for convocation this afternoon.
Plain Tales From The Hill
Glee Club Girl: But aren't we going to have some familiar songs in our renertoire?
Prof. Downing: Yes, I have "Love's Old Sweet Song" here right now.
One man who wears a uniform on the Hill never has felt the remorse of a slacker until he wore his uniform in the business section the other day. Every time he entered a store someone asked him if he was home on a furlough or if he was in Captain Whistler's company. One lady clerk even mistook him for an army friend and shook hands with him. After an afternoon of denial said "soldier" slipped home and hasn't been seen in the uniform since.
"Been vaccinated yet?" is no longer the popular question on the Hill. Instead, it now is, "Gotten sick yet?" And there is a universally popular answer, too. "You Know it," seems to be the inevitable reply.
At 8 o'clock yesterday morning the whistle which summons the students to their classes was seven minutes fast, at 9 o'clock it was three minutes slow, and at 10 o'clock it didn't blow at all, which irregularity reminds one Professor that the man in charge probably blows the whistle whenever he stops picking daisies.
Girl, who happens to possess a crossed rifles pin: "I'm cold." Boy: "You ought not to be." Girl: "You haven't got a coat of arms?" Boy: "Hayn't you got a coat of arms?"
Vaccination isn't the only thing that is affecting the mental poise of the enterprising students of the University at present. Have you noticed those humans who go around bewailing over severe bruises and strains, Yes, they have simply taken a slide down the hill, but it is pretty hard on them and the rest of us, too, because it has not only ruined them but their disposition as well. And take ye heed that the worst evil of all is that of the injured roomie.'
Band Concert January 31
Baumgartner Spoke Yesterday
BENNETT Spoke Yesterday
W. J. Baumgartner, associate professor of zoology, spoke before the daytime at a luncheon. His subject concerned the city manager plan of municipal government, a question that is creating much interest in the city now that the plan may be adopted.
Band Concert January 30
At the last rehearsal of the K. U.
Band, I was told to change the date of the concert from January 30 to January 31. This date is considered more favorable as being nearer the close of quiz week.
Attention Senior Women
Those of you who have not planned to teach in the high schools after graduation, please consider whether there is any more patriotic service which you can render than to take the place of men who are called from positions in the schools. There is still time to prepare for teaching if you direct your next semester's registration to that end. I should be glad to talk the matter over with any who feel inclined to enter teaching.
To those who do intend to teach, may I urge that your electives be chosen from those departments which will fit you for the positions left vacant by men. Professor Johnson, chairman of the appointment committee, can advise in this regard. An extraordinary shortage of high school teachers is bound to prevail next September.
(Signed) F. J. Kelly, Dean of School of Education
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Ames Quintet to Battle Jayhawkers In Opening Valley Conference Race
Kansas Rooters to Have Chance to See Squad Play For Championship
Cyclone Line-up Weak Too
Only Two Veterans Will Play With Iowa Aggies In Gym Tonight
With the Ames Aggies playing here tonight and tomorrow night in the opening games of the Missouri Valley Conference season, Kansas sport followers will have a chance to see how their "green" team compared with the other Valley quintets on the basketball court. The Jayhawkers are anxious to win both contests from the Iowans, so as to get a good start toward the championship, and the Aggies are equally desirous of taking the series and avenging themselves for the two defeats they suffered at the hands of the Crimson and Blue five last year.
Coach Hamilton's proteges have been playing good basketball against the freshmen since the Funston game and they expect to keep up the good work tonight. Although Kansas has the dope slightly in her favor, the Jayhawkers are looking for a pair of close games and it will not be an overconfident team which lines up against the Iowans in the initial game.
Ames, like Kansas, had few letter men return to school last fall and was forced to build an almost entirely new quintet from green material. But the Cyclones have already played four games and have apparently developed a machine that is to be feared in the Valley. Aldrich and Boyd, the forwards, are the principal coors in the Cyclone quintet. Boyd's dribbling and fast floor work and the goal shooting of Aldrich have already accounted for three Ames victories and the Iowa farmers expect these men to win the game for them to night.
Kansas Engineering Society Closed Annual Meeting Yesterday
Hold Annual Election of Officers
—Con. M. Buck of Topeka,
President
The officers for this year, which were elected during the first session, are: Con M. Buck, division engineer for the Santa Fe railroad at Topeka, president; A. A. Potter, dean of engineering school at Manhattan, vice-president; and Lloyd B. Smith, chief engineer of Topeka Bridge and Iron Company, secretary-treasurer.
Yesterday's session of the Kansas State Engineering Society, held in Marvin Hall, was rushed through as quickly as possible, in order that three sessions could be held in the time of two, and the two days program be concluded at the afternoon session C. W. Boynton, engineer for the Cement Gun Company, gave his address on "Gunite" in the afternoon.
The afternoon session was opened by J. C. Wonder, district engineer, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, who read a paper on "Government Aid in Road Buildig." Mr. Wonder explained how each state government was helping the different communities in building better roads. H. A. La RUE, road engineer of the Portland Cement Association told why permanent roads were a war necessity.
C. W. Boynton, engineer, talked on "Gunite," a product of the Cement Gun Company, which is being applied on roads and building, in much the same manner as plaster, and which he says is of great value in making them permanent because it is fire and water proof.
Former secretary, C. A. Haskins, who has had charge of the meeting here, reports that there was a good attendance at all of the sessions. The society voted to increase its membership fee twenty-five cents and use that money to pay for the dues of its fifteen members now in military service. During the past year the organization took in a total of forty-five new members, which is more than ever taken in before in one year.
Japanese warships have been dispatched to Vladivostok to protect the allied interests there.