UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XV.
NUMBER 69.
Junior Prom Plans Not Affected By Weather; No Cabs, Say Managers
Idea of Rigid Economy Isn't To Be Interfered With By Snow
Committees Busy on Details
Decorations, Music and Programs Are All In Keeping With War Time
Be still, sad heart. That isn't quit
the sure enough weather report but this is given to prepare you Junior
Prom goers for the worst. But the worst is not to affect the plans already laid down for the big class party. There are to be no cabs if the snow is two feet deep and the Hill is in the throes of a blizzard, say the managers.
The Weather. Snow tighten and
break up the wind; day night;
day night; cold wave due Friday;
night; winds becoming fresh and
northernly; continued cold
The Gym will be turned over to the decorating committee tomorrow and the big task of draping the hall in the flags of the Allied nations and the red, white and blue bunting, will begin.
The ticket sale for the Prom has been good and an unusually large attendance is expected under the new wartime plan. Committees have been working all week arranging details for the dance.
On the first floor of the Gym the refreshments will be served. A three-course supper will be served at the tables grouped about an open area in the center. Couples may dance between courses.
SPECIAL MUSIC ARRANGED
Dancing will begin at 8:30 and continue until 2. The customary grand march has been done away with to give the least air of formality to the party.
The programs for the party have arrived from the printers. They carry out the patriotic color scheme. The red and blue, the K. U. colors, are raised on a background of white.
Haley has arranged special music for the occasion. Popular wartime hits and national melodies will have a part in the numbers on the program.
Of Paper
Journalists Doing Exceptionally Good Work Placed on Staff Of Press
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, THURSDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 10, 1918
Kansan Board Elects Seven New Members
At a special meeting of the Kansan board hold last night seven members were elected to the board. The men selected are: Howard Morgan, Charles Shawson, Floyd Hockenhull, Luther Hangen, James Hardacre, Roger Trimplett, and Ferdind Gottlieb.
Gottlieb is a freshman in the University and is not enrolled in the department of journalism. All of his work on the Kansan has been voluntary, and of course he was elected in spite of the fact that he is not in the department.
The seven vacancies on the Board were all filled, because several of the men probably will leave school within the next few weeks. Another election probably will be held in February to determine who will be chosen. The dents will be chosen for the places who have done good work on the Kansan during the first semester.
Lieut. William Koester, a former student in the department of journalism, who is stationed on the Mexican border near El Paso, Texas, was in charge of the cavalry patrol which killed Charles H Fargo, a man spy, when he attempted to cross into Mexico, it has been reported.
Soldiers Under Former K. U. Journalist Kill Spy
Gege refused to halt at orders from the cavalry patrol and was shot. Lieutenant Koester took paper, maps and a camera from the body and delivered them to regimental headquarters with a detailed account of the killing. Koester was a junior on the Hill last year and was a member of the Kanza fraternity.
Send the Daily Kansan home.
Recital Well Attended
The recital by the faculty of the School of Fine Arts, which was given last night in Fraser Chapel, was well attended. Prof. J. A. Harrell, Prof. Carl Preyer, and Miss Harrett Greisinger gave the program. Prof. Farrell's Recitative and Aria from "The Seasons," and "Behold along the dewy grass," by Haydn, were especially well received. The group of old English and Irish songs was sung by Professor Farrell in a most sympathetic manner. "Concertstueck, op. 40," by Chaminade, played by Miss Greisinger, with the orchestral parts on the second piano, played by Professor Preyer, was a splendid number.
The War Here and Over There
The monthly pay roll of the American fighting forces amounts to $100, 000,000.
Kansas soldiers will be allowed to vote next summer, Governor Capper announced yesterday.
The government of Haiti has issued a decree forbidding the exportation of foodstuffs to enemies of the United States.
The federal food administration is working on plans to further curtail the consumption of meat.
Chaplains in France say that the camps are much cleaner over there than the camps in the United States.
German casualties on the western front for the year 1917 are estimated at 1,750,000. This figure far exceeds the combined losses of the British and French. British and French captures exceeded 230,000.
Measures have been taken by the Food Administration to purchase not to exceed thirty per cent of the output of all flour mills in the country. The flour purchased will be used to supply the army and navy and the Allies.
- A census of all enemy aliens will be taken the week of February 4. The initial plans of the census are being modified to require the registration of German women as well as of German men in this country.
The men in the officers training school at Camp Funston will be graded weekly. They will be divided into classes of fifteen men each and be promoted or reduced at the end of each week.
Homer L. Ferguson, president of the Newport News Ship-building Company testified before the Senate's commerce committee that the government had retarded ship building since they commandeered the ship construction.
Secretary Baker has announced an officers' training camp for 400 native Porto Ricans to be opened February 1. Porto Rico furnished a regiment of natives under command of native officers for the regular army, and will furnish a complete division under the selective draft.
In order to increase the use of Irish potatoes, the Food Administration will urge grocers to start a "potato day" each week, when the housewives are supposed to buy a week's supply of the vegetable.
Maj. Gen. Joseph E. Kuh, commanding officer of Camp Meade, Maryland, is an uncle of Joseph S. La Mer, e'19. General Kuh is a member of the Allied War Council.
Mrs. L. M. Curry, 85 years old, of Kansas City has knitted fourteen sweaters, two helmets, four pairs of socks, and five pairs of wristlets for the Red Cross.
The Post Office Department is planning the establishment of three or four thousand miles of motor truck parcel post routes in various parts of the country to help distribute foodstuffs and lower their cost.
He put three spoonfuls of sugar in his cup of coffee. A large part of it remained undissolved to he thrown away after he drank the coffee. He knew sugar should be conserved for our boys at the front, but he said: "I'm paying for my board, so I just as well get my money's worth."
Will This Win the War?
Isn't he helping Germany win the var?
Phillip Banta, c21, has been notified of his appointment as third alternate for admittance to the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Ind. He will take his entrance examinations next April.
Red Cross Assistance Is Worth to France Million Fighting Mer
Henry J. Allen Brings Message of Multitude of Ta ks Undertaken
War Can't End Before 1919
Fighting Spirit of Canadian Cited as Examples of What Americans Will Do
"The American Red Cross is worth as much to France as a million and a half soldiers would have been this winter," said Henry J. Allen, of Wichita; in his talk before University students yesterday afternoon in Robinson Hall, Allen said several months in Red Cross work in Europe and Italy.
"This view is held by the commander of the French forces because of the many things this institution has already done for the fighting men and their families over there. Germany realizes that every American doctor is wise to go men to the Allies, and so the bombardment hospitals, killing doctors and nurses."
HOSPITALS PUT NEARER TRENCHES
"Notes have been dropped from enemy airplanes, saying, If you don't want your hospitals bombed, move them farther back." Because there would be more danger of death from gangrene poisoning if wounded men are delayed before they can receive the hospitals have disregarded this warning and instead are moving nearer the line."
Of the 5,000 military hospitals in France, said Mr. Allen, 3,423 are supported by the American Red Cross. He told of the work this organization is doing in distributing Red Cross packets to the allied soldiers and looking after their families. Industrial instruction is given those who are disabled; about 50,000 children are cared for at a home in Toul; French people are assisted; and other things are done that are not Red Cross work, but are "breaches that the organization has stepped into."
WAR CANNOT END BEFORE 1919
WAR CANNOT END BEFORE 1919
"The war cannot possibly close before 1919, say authorities over there," continued Mr. Allen. "By April, enough American troops will have been sent to France, it is believed, so that they can take charge of one section of the trenches. It is understood that thii selection will be near German territory."
"I believe every story of German cruelty and savagery is based on the truth," the speaker went on, "for I have seen and heard direct evidence of the enemy's methods. The Kaiser offers a reward of 400 marks and two weeks leave of absence for every American prisoner brought in alive That's the boneheaded stupidity that has caused them to believe that they can frighten Americans. If anything is more appropriate in this war, it is the name that the French have given to the German soldier, 'boche.' It means blockhead."
The Canadians, according to Mr. Allen, are the better part of the British army because they have the versatility that is held necessary as a background for a fighting man. This applies to American as well, he said, since 25 per cent of the Canadian force come from the United States.
STORIES OF CRUELTY VERIFIED
The French, continued the speaker,
have saved the world to civilization by
their sacrifices. Women, old men, and
children stay in the devastated area,
he said, and till the land at night,
keeping in cellars during the daytime
to avoid the shells that drop throughout
the region. In England, Mr. Allen
found the Women's Farm Service doing
active work, with women performing
labor that they had never been accumulated to, and getting satisfaction out of their work because by doing it,
they are keeping a man at the front
In regard to the distributing of cigarettes by the Red Cross, Mr. Allen said: "it will not endorse the use of cigarettes, but if a lad, who is willing to fight, will not infested trench and fight, will have cigarettes, I say let him have them."
Red Cross District Dance Red Cross District No. 12 will have an informal women's dance at the home of Ehbel Hill, 825 Missouri St., for the members of the district. The district has been holding regular meetings for work, and the dance is in the form of a mixer.
Red Cross District Dance
Jayhawkers Are Ready To Repulse Invasion Of Funston Soldiers
Basketball Team Is In Good Condition For Opening Game Of Season
Urhlaub and Laslett Play
Remainder of Lineup Is Largely A Tossup—Opponents Are Undefeated
The probable lineup:
Kansas
Hunston
Fhrlaund (C) F (C) Hodge
Fearing F Burkenroad
Mirahowa C Moriette
Laslett G Moriette
Mandeville G Johnson
Coach W. O. Hamilton's Jayhawker basket tossers are ready for the invasion of the soldiers from Camp Funston tonight and are determined to repulse the army team at every point. The first string men went through a light signal drill and goal shooting practice last night, while a stiff scrimmage with the freshmen was the order for the second team.
While the K. U, coach said that Fearing probably would start the game as captin Ulhrlaub's running mate at forward, Bunn is a close second choice for the position and stands a good chance of getting into the game. Matthews will be at center and Mandeville will start beside Scrubby Laslett at guard, Davis, one of the scrappiest guards on the squad, may get into the fray before the final whistle sounds. The men who have been practicing regularly and who may have a chance to show their wares tonight are: Ulhrlaub, Fearing, Bunn, Momlion, Lomborg, Barteldes and Keeler, forwards; Matthews, Hoovikam and Fink, centers; Laslett, Mandelle, Davis, Rive, Stephenson, Nielsen and Knoes, guards.
The yearlings were easily defeated by the Varsity candidates, Miller and Lonborg piling up a big lead for the second string men.
Camp Funston comes here with an experienced team of former college stars and a big reputation, for teamwork and goal shooting ability. St. Marys, Haskell, Camp Dodge and Camp Doniphan have fallen before the attack of the Kansas army team but the Funstonites are looking for stiff opposition tonight and the only benefits that they are going to do their best to break the string of victories for the soldiers.
Karl Hodge, former All-Eastern forward who created a very favorable impression before Kansas City sport followers last week, is the real star of the Funston quintet and the team is built around him. Hodge is an excellent floor man and his ability to hit the basket is exceptionally good, as his record against Camp Dodge and Camp Donjonman will testify. Burkentroad, the other forward, is an old Nebraska star. Monteira, center and Northwest guard, are graduates of the Nebraska Wesleyan team and Berry, the other guard, was captain of the Washington University five a few years ago.
Ernest C. Quigley, National League umpire, will referee the game tonight. Admission will be twenty-five cents or fifteen cents for the holders of student tickets. There will be no reserved seats. The receipts will be given to the army authorities to go towards the construction of a gymnasium at Camp Funston. The game will begin promptly at 7:15 o'clock and will be over in an hour.
Prof Goldwin Goldsmith, of the School of Engineering has received 500 lantern slides showing English architecture of various periods. He intends to select 400 of the best slides to use in his course in the history of architecture.
Will Teach With Slides
Beaken Class Rothers Students
Broken Glass Bothers Students
Students who went to the library last night were compelled to walk over a floor of broken glass. The trouble was caused by some student knocking over the big water bottle of the cooler which stands near the entrance to the library.
Donald Joslin, c'20, of Hugoton has been unable to return to school as he has contracted pneumonia. Word received from his home yesterday reports that his condition is improving and he will probably return to the University before the close of the semester.
In Pi U Service Flag, 38 Stars
Pi Upsilon fraternity is soon to hang out its service flag which will contain thirty-eight stars. of the thirty-eight members in service, twenty-four are commissioned officers and seven are non-commissioned, rated as follows: two captains, eleven first lieutenants, eleven second lieutenants, six sergeants, and one corporal. Of the total number, eight are in the National army, three with the "Regulars", five in the Medical Corps, three in the aviation service, three in the Third Officers Training Camp, and the rest are enlisted in various other branches including the Camouflage, Navy, Artillery, Engineers and Ordnance. Four of the members are in service in France.
Plain Tales From The Hill
Hist! A Secret!
Tonight if the Funston five happens to be getting the long end of the score, the band has a sure way of beating them. It will play the Star Spangled Banner and address will have to stand at attention, while the civilians run up the score.
There was a young man from Labette Who contracted a terrible swote
And he hasn't got over it yette
He jumped out of bed And fell on his bed,
We information-desiring one: "You say Eugene Dyer is policeman of the Associated Journalists? I suppose he preserves order."
The ice had melted and frozen over again on Fourteenth Street. It was slick—quite slick. He was walking home with her. And then she slipped. She told the girls about it later in these words, "He just took my arm and took me around the telephone pole."
Journalism Jane: "Yes, he has to can anybody who gets rough."
An enterprising young K. U. freshman called on Henry Ford during the holidays. He really had no business with the flirter magnet so he told the office boy that he was the son of an old friend of Mr. Ford. Thus he gained admittance. But being an honest Kansan, the youth announced to Mr. Ford as soon as he entered that he had told a "whopping big lie" to get in. Whereupon Henry was so pleased that he invited him to sit down for a chat and gave him a special pass to visit the plant, even though it was after hours.
Mrs. Margaret Hill McCarter, Miss Effie Graham, and Mrs. Frank A. Jarrell, of Topeka, will arrive today to the guests of the members of Theta Sigma Phi, at the sorority initiation and banquet tonight.
Letter From Naismith Tells of Soldier Life
K. U. Man Says Our Boys Feel the Cold and Need Wool Clothing
Clothing
"Tell the mothers to supply their boys with wool socks, helmets, wristlets, and underwear," writes Dr. James Naisimh, formerly head of the department of physical education at the University of Kansas, from his Y. M. C. A. war work among the Allied soldiers in France. "It is almost impossible to be without these as France is a damp country and we do not always have means of drying clothing. Wool will dry on the body without chilling, while cotton will not. The packages will reach the boys but care should be taken in directing them.
"It does me good to see some of these men who were too nice to do any thing back home, get down to business, chopping their own wood and sweeping out an old barn, but 'hey do it cheerfully. The secretary of this hut is a banker from California, a splendid fellow. He has just interrupted me to tell me the result of my talk on some of the hardest men I have. I have fine talks with the Canadian and Australian boys who come out for a rest."
"The soldiers seem happy and contented. They put up with a few hardships such as you meet on a camping trip in the fall of the year. It does not go much below freezing but it seems colder than the same temperature in Kansas."
Miss Josephine Martin, c17, of Kansas City will arrive tomorrow, to attend the Junior Prom.
Students Are Required To Be Vaccinated For Smallpox—Crumbine
Secretary of State Board of Health Makes Order More Explicit
Two Weeks' Limit Probable
Exception Made In Case Of Vaccination Within Past Few Years
Few Years
All students of the University of Kansas have been ordered to be vaccinated for smallpox at once, according to an order received by Chancellor Frank Strong this afternoon, from Dr. S. J. Crumbine, secretary of the state board of health.
This sweeping order for vaccination of all K. U. students came following the request of the Chancellor to Doctor Crumbine asking that all the students be vaccinated the same as the students in the Lawrence high schools and grade schools. Although there is no epidemic of smallpox in the city, Doctor Strong felt that it was for the best interests of the University and the town, that vaccination be required of all students.
Because Dr. John Sundwall, head of the University Health Service could not be found yesterday afternoon in Lawrence, the final limit set for vaccinations could not be learned. It will take a little more than a week to vaccinate all the students of the University, for there are nearly 2,000 in school. The limit will be fixed about two weeks away. Most of the vaccinating will be done by the University Hospital.
Students who present satisfactory evidence that they have been vaccinated within the past few years will be exempted from the order.
Fire Fighting Facilities Of University To Be Improved Immediately
Only Three Buildings Have Fire Escapes—No Adequate Equipment
Is the fire-fighting apparatus of the University sufficient? Possibly every student in the University has asked himself this question since the fire scare in the Journalism Building, last Monday.
According to John M. Shea, superintendent of buildings and grounds, the fire-fighting equipment of the University is not adequate and is intended only for emergency use until the Lawrence fire department should arrive.
There always has been a certain amount of organization among the older employees of the University for fire-fighting purposes, said Mr. Sher. "This organization is to be revised and perfected immediately."
The apparatus of the University consists of a hose cart, and hose in the buildings sufficient to reach every room. Hydrants and hose are tested once a year. Fraser Hall, Chemistry is one of the buildings are the only ones with fire escapes.
"We have asked repeatedly to have fire escapes put on all buildings," said Mr. Shea, "but there has never been funding with funds to equip them."
Fire drills are not held because of the small equipment and lack of fire escapes. One long blast of the Uni-
tility whistle is supposed to denote a fire.
Play Manuscripts Due
Manuscripts for the senior play are now due and should be turned in to Prof. Robert MacMurray or Robert Arthur. A prize of $50 which is offered by the K. U. Dramatic Club will be awarded by the Senior Class to the successful contestant. The Senior Play committee of which Robert Robertson is chairman will vote on these manuscripts some time in April. The prizes for the last two Senior plays have been awarded to Alton Gumbiner.
Postnone Schwegler Talk
Postpone Schweigler Talk
The Schweigler meeting scheduled for tonight in Myers Hall has been postponed because of the benefit nature of the basketball game between Funston and Kansas in Robinson Gymnasium today. Doctor Schweigler will give two more talks on the Fundaments of student life before the end of the semester.