UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
NUMBER 40.
VOLUME XV.
Author of David Grayson Stories Tells K. U. Folks His Kindly Philosophy
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, MONDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER 12, 1917.
Ray Stannard Baker Speaks Under Difficulties to Interested Crowd
Relates Account of Own Life
Finds Enjoyment In Simple Things About Him Away From "Crowded World"
RAKERISMS
Cultivate the common, simple things around you. They are your great possessions.
Don't fail to try to understand.
Those who go traveling for better neighbors seldom find them.
Never stop trying to make the world better for your children.
We are all here together.
We have one world—the only
one with which we can work,
and not just in doing
doing better in another.
When you begin, to meet people on friendly' terms you get a new feeling toward God.
Laboring under the severe handicap of having to speak with an irritated throat, yet refusing to disappoint the expectant audience which had gathered to hear him, Ray Stanford Baker, famous the country over as author of the David Grayson stories, delivered his lecture, "The Art of Living in a Crowded World," in Fraser Chapel Saturday afternoon. "I was really ashamed to come up here this afternoon," said Mr. Baker, replayed by production by Will Wattles, "but, since I am here, I will do my best under the circumstances, to talk a few minutes."
TOLD OF HIS OWN LIFE
In order to show how one may best "live in a crowded world" and most satisfactorily adjust his life to the unhappy conditions in which he may be placed, Mr. Baker as an illustration for his talk, the students used to observe himself before he grasped that simple, yet charming philosophy of life which he embodied in his "Adventures in Contentment."
THOUGHT UNEMPLOYED WERE LAZY
"I began my work years ago as a newspaper reporter in Chicago," he said, "where I had gone as a young lawyer. My real experience in the Fair was then in progress, and for many months I was busy entertaining banquets, meeting great people, and enjoying the spirit of carnival. I was seeing the fine side of it."
THOUGHT UNEMPLOYED WERE LAST "I was engaged in this kind of work until the spring of 2013 he continued, when one day the editor sent me a letter that was sent to look after the unemployed. Now to me this was all new. I had come from the country and I could not conceive that there was such a thing as a class of the unemployed. Up at Michigan, in those days, we had no economics, and my ideas of an unempelled person one that too lazy to work."
Mr. Baker then described the shock and the passionate anger that came to him as he was sent down to the city hall where 300 men slept on the stone floor with their equipment for the revival of their treatment up until a revulsion at nauseating odors that arose from the sleepers and the unclean atmosphere of the place.
"I still regret that my first reaction was one of anger," he said, but it was. I was angry at the unemployed for not hustling,—angry that such a thing should exist."
BRUSSED HIS YOUTHFUL IDEALS
He then recited the chain of experiences that finally awakened him to the realization that exists in malalianization that exists in our organization of society. From the unkempt city hall he took a young chap, representative of the unemployed, fed him, and the next day tried to help him. How struggled to believe that unemployment, was all a joke!
"When I had exhausted all my resources," continued the sympathetic Grayson, "and my man was still without a job, I began to realize why men slept upon stone corridors, and it bruised me in my youthful philosophy, so that he can. Many a man thinks it is his goodness that keeps him from crime, when it is only a full stomach."
SOUGHT TRUTH IN STRANGE PLACES
For many years following this episode, Mr. Baker sought to learn more of the reasons that seek to
perpetuate the unwholesome elements in our society. He "covered" the famous Pullman strikes where he witnessed mob violence at its height; marched with Coxey's army from Baltimore to an able campaign, living its life and gaining its point of view; joined labor unions; attended meetings of the single-taxers; sought out the social reformers; and endeavored in every way to arrive at some solution to the serious problems that confronted him.
"I was angry again," said Baker, but this time at the lack of organization that permitted of such conditions and at the lack of understanding exhibited by those who sought to remedy them. I could offer no adequate solution itself, but art the human creature's conclusions, that the human beings get ahead not because they fight one another, but because they help one another. Second, that people must help and co-operate with one another."
WIRTHS OF THE EXPERIENCE
Not satisfied, however, with the quack cures advocated by the reformer, Baker described that the most good he could do toward remedying affliction would be to describe actual incidents. He first wrote of Coxey and his army, then of other bits from his experience, until finally the public simply demanded to know more.
Then it was that he with Ida M. Tarbell, William Allen White, Peter Dunn, S. S. McClure, and Lincoln Steffen began that remarkable series of articles attacking the evil influences at work in our social system. They hit everything from Adam to John D., said Mr. Beaker, only to find that there were other influencer influences, chief among which was a strong feeling of unfriendiness. These articles proved immensely popular.
It was while still engrossed in this mighty work of righting a troubled world, that Baker, glorifying in an occasional opportunity to slip out among the simple folk of his old home and live as they lived, in perfect contentment, the American Magnetist the Grayson articles of "Adventures in the Fight" was the first. It was a diversion for him and a boon to the American people for in them he paints those simple truths of life and brotherly love which he gleaned from "a crowded world."
Annual Senior Smoker
Announced for Frida
Mixer In Chamber of Commerce Hall Will Be Over Parks
Seniors and old grads will get together for their annual smoker Friday night, November 16, John Dyer, if the senior social committee, announced this morning. The mixer will be at the Chamber of Commerce hall, und will be over in time for other engagements.
The committee will decide tonight at a meeting at the Acacia house whether everyone will be invited, or whether invitations are to be restricted as before to seniors and alumni. About 500 alumni are expected back for the Nebraska-Kansas game. All fraternities and other organizations are urged to make an effort to return the greatest possible number of alumni.
Details of the program have not been definitely decided, but the committee promises talks by Uncle Jimmy Green and others.
Official Military Notices
1. Schedule of Training: Week-
Nov. 12-17 inclusive: Review School of
the Soldier; School of the Squad.
Par. 101-112 inclusive and 116-123 in-
clusive.
2. Section Assignment for Thursday, Nov. 15: I. D. R., Definitions, Pages 7 and 8, and Pars. 1-47 inclusive.
Headquarters, K. U. Regt.,
Nov. 12, 1917.
Professors in Favor Of Military Training For Faculty Members
The Majors will check up the enrolment of their companies and report the number of corporals required in each company.
This number will include one to serve as Company Clerk (with rank of Corporal) and may be accompanied by the recommendation of a man to be Company Clerk in each Company.
Each company commender will select as soon as possible a man qualified for the duties of Company Clerk and may also handle through mail or channels to this office.
A few men with military experience may apply at the Regimental Office for consideration as additional, non-comissioned officers.
This man will rank as a Corporal for the period of his appointment.
E. M. BRIGGS, Commanding.
Send the Daily Kansan home.
Men Teachers Would Derive Great Benefit From Drilling, Several Believe
Dean Templin Likes Idea
All Would Be Better Fitted For Class Work W. O. Hamilton Says
ilton Says
The faculty of the University should have military drill as well as the students, is the opinion of many faculty members. The Universities of Missouri, Texas, and Chicago now have military drill for members of the faculty and other universities and colleges are introducing it.
Prof. Vaughn Bryant of the department of journalism favors military drill for faculty members at least three times a week. The young men on the faculty are not exempt from the draft, he said, and he believes they should not be exempt if at the University. He believes it would be advisable to have a company composed entirely of faculty men.
Men on the faculty differ regarding what form of organization they should have for drill. A few of them are drilling with the students now.
"When compulsory military drill was introduced at the University of Texas last April," said Mr. Bryant "the members of the faculty voluntarily organized a company of their own. We drilled three times a week. Our officers were faculty men who had had military training at an army college. Every Friday afternoon when the students' companies passed in review before the commanding officer, the faculty company took part.
"The students entered more heartily into the drill when they saw almost one hundred members of the faculty drilling in the hot, dusty streets. Few were there and none, but any pany stuck it out until the regular session was over in June."
PLAN SUCCESSFUL AT TEXAS
Dean Olin Templin is in favor of the change, but he would exempt the older members.
"I believe the younger men on the faculty need the drill," said Dean Templin. I believe it would be a good tactic that he put their drill in a company by themselves."
W. 0. HAMILTON FAVORS PLAN
"Faculty members should have voluntary experience as a director of athletics." The men would be better fitted for class work if they drilled. Everyone will have to do his part to win this war, and the young men of the faculty should take drill training to be prepared if allied in active service."
Prof. J. N. Van der Vries of the department of mathematics, and Prof. D. L. Patterson of the department of history said they believed the men on the faculty should have military drill and should form a home guard company. The town people have a master's degree and not drill with the faculty. Some organization with the town guards should be made, these men believe.
Y. M.-Y. W. Campaign For War Work Funds Starts at K. U. Today
The Sociology Club will meet Tuesday night at 7 o'clock in Room 6, Green Hall. A special program has been arranged for the club to attend in the club is invited to be present.
To Choose New Committee
The committee for supervision of student enterprises has not been appointed, according to Registrar Geo. O. Foster, but it will be soon. In the meantime the managers of the Soph Hop will be allowed to go ahead as they have started, with the admission price set at three dollars.
Campaign As Important For Morale of Army As Supplies; Says Chancellor
$11,000 Is Goal Set For K.U.
Mr. Harry White of the Inter national Y.M. Committee Will Speak Friday
"So far as the morale of the army is concerned, this campaign is equally as important as food conservation and the supplying of munitions," said Chancellor Strong today in speaking of the M. Y. M. W. campaign for funds for war work which is to be carried on this week.
The Chancellor, the presidents of the local Y. M., Y. W., presidents of the student councils, and the class presidents have set $11000 as the sum to be raised at the University of Kansas.
One-half of this amount will go to the "Prisoners of War" camp fund, and the rest will be used in caring for students in the trenches.
Kansas Agricultural College students decide to give up their college annual, and to contribute to the fund the money thus saved. Iowa Agricultural College at Ames, subscribed more than $22,000.
Mr. Harry White of the International Y. M. committee will speak Friday at the campus pump fund which the Y. A. can carry on its work, "over there."
"With the exceptions of Mr. Mott and Mr. Eddy, Mr. White is more conversant with the whole problem than any man in America," the Chancellor said. "He has been on all the boards, he has had hand knowledge of what is needed."
The campaign begins today and will continue throughout the week.
soph Hop Open To All;
Farce Act Announced
The Sophomore Hop management has been asked by anxious freshmen just who are allowed to attend the big class party. The answer is that all students of the University are permitted to attend regiment classes and their admission dues this year may go to the party in their senior year free of cost.
Rehearsals for the Hop farce are being held every afternoon at 5 o'clock. The committee reports great progress with the chorus of fifty and announces the addition to the program of a vaudeville act featuring Don Davis and Gene Dyer in the roles of negro comedians.
Kansas-Missouri Debate Will Be On Peace Terms
The annual Kansas-Missouri debate will be held at Lawrence some time before the election.
The question is, "Resolved, that the terms of settlement of this war should include the establishment of the League to Enforce Peace."
The question this year was *submitted* by Missouri, and Kansas is to choose
Kansas Prepares For Northern Drive
Fair tonight and Tuesday; warmer west portion tonight.
The Weather
All students from Neoosho County will meet tonight at 8 o'clock in Room 110, Fraser, to organize the Neoosho County Club.
Fighting Jayhawkers Turn Back Light Sooners In Great Battle
Bond's Men Crack Oklahoma Line For Two Touchdowns In Second Quarter—Team Didn't Get Needed Punch Till Sooners Had Scored
K. U. Excelled Oklahoma In Every Department Of Game
Captain Nielsen, Pringle, Lonborg and Laslett Starred In The Game At Norman Saturday—Team Won By Score of 13 to 6
Plain Tales From The Hill
Ability in breaking up, as well as using the aerial attack along with the recovery of two blocked Sooner punts won the game for Kansas against the Sooners at Norman, Saturday afternoon, by a 13 to 6 score.
The University of Kansas is a real "melting pot." We have this year two students from the Philippines, one from Honduras, Central America, one from France, and one native American—Indian.
James Barrow was on the Hill Thursday morning with his stock of Saturday Evening Posts. For the past few weeks Jimmie has been leaving his magazines, with a cigar box for the nickles, near the bulletin board in the school library and down the downtown schools, he was able to be there in person. Jimmie's faith in the honesty of the students is justified, he says. Only once did he get cheated, while another time fifteen cents extra was found in the cigar box at the end of the door. "It sell me money," he said, not when I am," he said. "If I could carry more Posts with me, I could sell more, too!"
Among the professors there is one from "back East," who says "dear" for idea, and one from "down South" for voice. There is a voice that leaves off the G.'s. He says mornin' and evenin'. Then there is a Frenchman who came to this country so recently that he still knows English. And there is one who is "just plain United States," for he says "By George" out loud in class.
Last year he was a freshman and he adored a senior girl (who is now linen closet door. Let's all get a teaching school.) This year he is a sophomore and is mildly rushing a little freshman girl. Saturday he and she—second she—were at a dance. Along came a girl friend of the first she. "Hello there," said she (third she), it seems good to see you again. You used to be at an Olivia's here. And by the way, I had a letter from her today and she said to tell you hello for her."
Echoes of the Burglar Alarm
The second she became icily distant and he became blushingly fussed "Oh-h-h-h-h-h" he stummered. "Well—well, hell her tell for me."
The Sooners completed but three passes out of ten attempts, while Kansas completed eight out of twenty. The ability to strike hard at critical times also gave Kansas the advantage. The entire Crimson and Blue eleven played well during the whole game.
Trembling, and almost breathless,
the fifteen sisters had gathered in
the upper hall in response to the
surrender of the guardsman the
burglar. The elusive man had slipped away and the girls did not know in what hiding place he might lurk. They had a strong conviction
of finding their clenched half way down the hall.
"Girls," whispered one, "I bet he will all of a sudden jump out of the club or something and be ready for him. I wish we had a gun."
"Horrors?" cried another. "There isn't a gun in the house."
"Don't say that, girl," whispered the most scared freshman. "He might hear you." And then in a loud firm voice she said: "Why, I have two, but till I get 'um out of the table drawer. Right here. Here they are."
But all her efforts at deception for naught, because the robber was out of town.
The policemen were sincerely sym pathetic with the frightened girls, and gave them advice as to what to do when you wake and find a burglar in your room. "One of you grab him and the other one turn on the light," said they. "Then," added one, "nothing can happen, and I assure you, ladies, that you will be perfectly safe."
A baby—a real, live, laughing baby—appeared in Spooner Library for the first time in years yesterday. The weary students, bending over books, evidently amused the baby, because she laughed out loud at the sight. The kids in the face slipped up on the baby and removed her to the sound-proof office.
Kappa Phi Club will hold pledge service Wednesday night at 7 o'clock who met the membership committee last month are urged to be present.
The first quarter was an even battle with both teams playing a defensive game. The two elevens were testing out each others strength. The ball was alternately in Kansas and Sooner territory.
SOONERS FIRST TO SCORE
The Sooners opened the scoring after a few minutes of play in the second quarter. McGlothlin, Sooner right tackle, blocked a punt by Foster, and Light, Sooner left tackles, rebounded for an early goal on the Kansas yard line. The Sooners then completed one of their forward passes, Davis to Boyle, for twenty-seven yards, which placed the ball on the Kansas 8-yard line. Bechtold, Sooner tight end, scored the Kansas line for the touchdown. Davis failed to kick goal.
The early score took the over-confidence out of the Kansas eleven and the ball was rushed into Sooner territory by five minutes of play. Sooners were well from their 10-yard line. Lomborg recovered the blocked punt on the Sooners 15-yard line. Pringle passed to Foster for five yards, and then Fossen through the Sooner line for a touchdown. Lomborg迟到 kick goal.
After three more minutes Kansas made another touchdown. The drive for the goal was started when Laslett recovered a blocked punt on the Sooner 23-yard line. Foster made seventeen yards through the Sooner line, and Pringle carried the ball over. Nettels kicked goal, making the score 13 to 6 in favor of Kansas. An attempted Sooner place kick from the middle of the third quarter was blocked and the ball went to Kansas on downs. The quarter ended with the ball in the middle of the field.
PRINGLE GOES OVER
At the beginning of the final quarter two苏顿 substitutions were made in a final effort to win. The only substitution in either lineup before the final quarter was Ruble for Mandeville after a few minutes of play in the second quarter. The first of the Sooner substitutions was Luther for Davis at quarter, and Davis for Bechtold at fullback. The change did not have much effect on the Kansas team, so McDermott was sent in for Graham at right half. This combination proved ineffective also.
A few minutes before the end of his game Coach Bond sent in Marquis
One of the features of the game was the excellent rooting of the Lawrence and University soldier boys from Fort Still. The soldiers were at the game two hundred strong and made enough noise for five or six times their number, Ralph Spotts, University graduate and former cheerleader lead the cheering and attired the old Rock Chalk yell drowned the Sooner band. Between halves the soldiers and the handful of University students at the game staged a dance up and down the gridiron.
A conspicuous feature of the game was the fighting spirit of K. U. players. The Oklahoma dust was frightful on the gridiron and the players could hardly breathe at times, but he was outmaneuvered when it was hot which also was favorable to the Sooners, long accustomed to the heat.
Send Gifts to France Now
All students who want to give a merry Christmas to their soldier friends who are fighting in France, must have their packages ready to be sent by November 15th. The package is made of cardboard and a limit is made of twenty pounds to a package. To secure safety to the articles sent it has been urged that wooden boxes be used for shipping. All packages must be presented at the Lawrence post office for inspection. After the inspection here, they will not be opened again until received by the person to whom they are sent.
The Dickinson County club will
many need patl to bat 7 'o clock at the
Gammon Club.