UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XIV.
FRANCIS NEILSON TALKS ON PEACE
Syndicated Munition Interests Are Blamed for Present Conflict
NUMBER 78.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 16. 1917.
AROUSED FALSE PATRIOTS
A. U. S. of the World With No Tariffs is Remedy Suggested
"One of the great cause of the present European war was the influence that the munition interests used to arouse patriotism to a fighting pitch," declared Francis Nelson, ex-member of the British parliament, in a National Armed Forces and International Hatred" yesterday in Marvin Hall.
It was just after the overthrow of Napoleon in the 19th century that countries began preparing themselves more strongly than ever before to take control of the world. What one nation did in the way of increasing armament they all did. This led to the great growth of the muniion interests. They soon saw that it was to their advantage to syndicate in the war against Napoleon, and in a way they were able to push preparedness programs which has resulted in the present large armies and navies.
would care if the people of the United States had watched their lives in Europe as they did thirty years ago they would have seen the real cause of the war," he said. "and would not preach the doctrine of "Preparedness for Peace" because this is the very doctrine that the munition interests of Europe were preaching in order to get the nations to favor large armies and navies.
OUR CREED FALSE
The people of the European nations have been burdened with taxes for the last several years in order to purchase the products of these factories and these false-patriots who have been insisting on larger armaments have grown rich and are yet to receive lave dividends after the war.
"All wars are unnecessary and could be prevented," continued Mr. Neilson, "If our statesmen and diplomats were the smart men of our countries and would use their ability to arbitrate disputes.
"The nations have looked with envy at whatever advantage its competitor might have in the commercial field and as they have been able to increase their activity in these lines they have increased their armaments.
NOYES TALKS THURSDAY
Famous Poet to Tell of English Verse
Alfred Noyes lectures in Fraser Chapel Thursday at 4:15 o'clock. The lecture ends promptly at 5:20, and it is important that every one be on time.
M. Noyces is the poet of whom a New York critic has said, "He is the best English poet that has arisen since the death of Tennyson." He is a true optimist and his life lacks the tragedy and tears common to many poets.
Swimming is the poet's favorite pastime and the literary impression of his room is greatly alleviated by the presence of a pair of oars, a number of athletic trophies, and pictures of college teams which adorn the walls.
FOUR K. U. MEN HAVE WON
RHODES SCHOLARSHII
Four men from the University have won Rhodes scholarships and attended Oxford University. Prof. E. W. Murray, associate professor of Latin, was the first Rhodes scholar from Kansas in 1904. Prof. Geo. E. Putnam, associate professor of economics, served on theship with Rex Miller and C. A. Castle are now attending the English University.
Examinations are given every year but the winners go to England only every two years. The examinations emphasize Latin and Greek but the other subjects may be elected. Only two men may go from each state.
Each student receives $1500 a year,
the most of which is spent in travel-
ing, and learning the manners and
habitats of inhabitants of
European countries.
C. A. Castle is now traveling in the Spanish language, a knowledge of the Spanish language.
Mrs. Eliza K. Morgan, mother of Miss Rose Morgan, instructor in English, died at her home in Lawrence Sunday morning. Death was the result of pneumonia. A short funeral service was held from the home this morning before taking the body to Leavenworth for interment.
A printed copy of the 1915-16 prize essay on Applied Christianity may be obtained for the asking at the registrar's office.
K. U. OFFERS PORTUGUESE
Has North College Seryed Its Usefulness?
Mr. da Cruz Emphasizes Opportunities in South America
"The importance of Portuguese, a new course for the spring semester can not be sufficiently emphasized," said Prof. D. da Cruz, "if we consider the opportunities offered to the American people in the Republic of Brazil."
He went on to say that our future commercial expansion can not have a better outlet than in the countries that lie between the Rio-Granade river and Cape Horn. The language that is spoken by the great mass of the people in these Southern countries is Portuguese.
The two elements that keep the American people away from the wealth of these countries are lack of capital and a discouraging absence of enterprising spirit, he explained, and that no one is more capable to furnish these elements than the Ameri- cans. But only the only way they can take advantage of their opportunities is to learn the language of the people.
Mr. da Cruz, of the department of Romance languages, a native of Portugal, will give this course.
RETAIL JEWELERS TO MEET
DURING MERCHANDISE WEEK
The Kansas Retail Jeweler's Association will hold its annual convention in Lawrence, February 7 and 8. The time and place was chosen in order that the jewelers might, when attending their own meeting, also attend the Merchants' Short Course, February 5-9.
"A round table will be held for the jewelers each afternoon of the course," said F. R. Hamilton, director of the University Extension Division. "They are also interested in hearing William H. Ingersoll, of dollar watch fame, who speaks to the merchants Thursday evening."
Skin training is one of the most important steps in disease prevention of colds. The skin may be made as it were by cooling or as it were—of change in temperature.
DAILY HEALTH HINTS
For the timorous or sensitive, graduated cool bathing may be practiced as follows: Standing in about a foot of hot water, take a hot spray or douche, or rub body briskly with a wash cloth, wrung out of water at about 90 degrees P. Follow this by letting the water run quickly dashed from a pitcher) beginning at 80 degrees, and daily reducing until the temperature is reached that leaves one feeling a comfortable, warm glow
Cool bathing, to a point that produces a health reaction, is a valuable feature of skin training. Cold bathing is also useful with kidney trouble is not advisable.
A cold spray to the neck and chest, especially the back of the neck and down the spine, is one of the simplest uses, and is usually safe and effective.
To increase the benefit, rub the skin briskly with a coarse towel and take a few simple exercises before dressing.
REGRETS TO SEE ELDERKIN LEAVE
Former Professor Expresses Reg ard for Minister in Letter to Wedell
Few realize how the decision of Dr. N. S. Eldikerin to leave Lawrence is affecting students of the University of Michigan, secretary of the Y. M. C. A., says
"Daily since Doctor Elderkin decided to answer the call to Chicago men have come into my office expressing their regard for his work and leave," said Mr. Weddell. Letters of leave also have come from graduates.
The latest of these letters is from Howard T. Hill, assistant professor in the department of public speaking last year, who is taking law in the University of Chicago. The letter reads in part:
"Upon leaving K. U. last year I obtained the photographs of the three Lawrence men whose personalities had influenced me most in my three years. I did this because of my belief in the tremendous influence of personality,
"A few days ago, I saw in the Kansan that one of these men was about to leave Lawrence for a larger field. All of us have realized in the time we have known him, that his eminent fitness for big tasks would take him but he as as he might care to go. But the town where they cannot afford to lose him if any legitimate means in their power can persuade him to stay.
"All of us in Chicago who know Doctor Elderkin want him here, and want him tremendously. But if Plymouth Church can possibly keep him we shall gladly give in for the greater good of Lawrence and K. U."
ELMER TO COUNCIL GROVE
Will Make a Social Survey of the
Prof. M. C. Elmer of the department of sociology will go to Council Grove Friday to begin a social survey of the town.
"The purpose of the survey," said Mr. Elmer, "is to furnish an inventory of the city and to create a social consciousness."
The work of the survey will be done by one hundred citizens representing various businesses and professions Under the supervision of Mr. Elmer they will prepare a community exhibit to be held in March.
Hermann Haderdorn, jr., of Harvard University entertained the members of the University Club last night with several readings from his own works. Mr. Haderdorn is a poet and member of the British Parliament, gave short talk on England's part in the present war.
University Cluh Entertains
The Committee on Roaming Houses for Women meets with the chairman, Mrs. Eustace Brown, in the women's office of Fresher Hall today at four o'clock.
ENGLISH DRAMA WILL BE GIVEN
Blackfriars to Revive Fifteenth Century Play Wednesday Night
Dramatic culture is by no means dead in the University, says the Blackfriars Club, which intends to show that the old English drama is very much alive by presenting the play in Green Hall's "Little Theatre" Warner night. The play was written about 1400 and is a clever admixture of non-Scriptural material drawn from its author's rustic life, and a comic plot. Mak, the hero of the story, is consideresh the first comic character in the novel. The play also humor Clark interprets the droll humor of the part exceedingly well.
It is noteworthy that the Second Shepherd's lay has been presented but twice; in 1900 by the Yale Dramatic Society, and in 1906 at Wittenberg College, where Miss Margarete Hochdorfer, of the department of German, took one of the parts. In 1925 he took one of the parts. Old English, but the Blackfriars Club will give it in a largely modernized language.
The cast of characters follows:
First Shepherd ... Helen Gallagher
Second Shepherd ... Jeanne Kirkendall
Third Shepherd Ruth Davenport Payne
Mak ... Helen Clark
Gill ... Henrietta MKaughan
Virgin Mary ... Cecile Burton
Angel ... Esther Swenson
WHY SHOULD YOU SWEAR?
Y. M. C. A. Offers Ten Good Reasons For It.
Ten good reasons, why every respectable thinking man should swear just as often and as hard as he can, have been posted up on the bulletin board of the Y. M. C. A. These reasons are:
1. Because it would look so nice in print.
2. Because it is such a conclusive proof of taste and good breeding.
3. Because it is just what a man's
mother enjoys having her son do.
4. Because it is such a help to manhood and virtue in many ways.
5. Because it is such a good way of increasing one's self respect.
6. Because it is such an elegant way of expressing one's thoughts.
way of expressing one thoughts,
7. Because it is positive evidence
8. Because it 'furnishes such a good example and training for the
9. Because it is such a sure way of making one's self agreeable to his friend.
The article ended with the statement, "Be a Man."
10 Because it is such an infallible tool of improving one's chances in the chance to win.
Richard Barton, a freshman at Washburn last year, will enroll next semester in the School of Engineering of the University.
CALL JUNIORS BY PHONE
Managers Urge Them to Get Into Jayhawker
Telephone calls to juniors, urging them to make dates with the photographer to have their pictures taken for the Junior Section of the 1917 Jayhawk, are being made as rapidly as possible. The process is very naturally a slow one, however, and it will be some time before the work will be complete. "We're having a great amount of difficulty in our students in their rooms," explained Harry Morgan, editor of the Junior Section, this morning.
"I in order to facilitate matters, I would suggest that the juniors themselves call up and make dates. We'll get clear around the event eventually, but it would save a lot of time if the juniors would take the initiative."
The responses to the telephone calls have been hearty, according to Morgan. Of seventy-eight students who have been called, fifty-four have made dates with the photographer, and 10 have been at a later time for a date. The reduction of the fee from $2.50 to $1.50 was a sufficient argument to persuade many junior们 that they should appear in the section. It is expected that at least 300 of the 450 members of the class will insert their pictures. The class must be before which all photographs must be turned in is February 1.
ENGINEERING PROFESSOR
GIVES TALKS IN TOPEKA
Dean P. F. Walker and Prof. George C. Shaad, of the School of Engineering, will go to Topeka this evening to attend the sessions of the Kansas Engineering Society, which meets there today and tomorrow.
Professor Shaad will talk on "The Society and the Electrical Engineers" and Dean Walker will give the "Progress Report" of the committee on manufacturing industries, of which committee he is chairman.
CHORAL UNION WILL GIVE
"LAST WORDS OF CHRIST"
The Choral Union will meet tonight at seven-thirty o'clock in Fraser Hall. Students are welcome to Choral Union meetings. Any student may try out without paying any entrance fees, and music also is furnished free.
All who expect to try out should be at the meeting tonight because work is going to start right away on Duobis' oratorio, "The Last Seven Words of Christ." This concert will be given on the last Sunday before Easter. Dubois' oratorio has never been given at the University.
Dr. R. A. Schweglierlecture tonight at Myers Hall at seven o'clock on "The Student's Religious Experience." Only two lectures will be given on the fundamentals of religion this year under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. The meeting tonight is open to both students and some an opportunity to straighten out some standings regarding conflicting views between science and religion.
Schwegler Speaks Tonight
A new storm door has been placed in the northwest entrance to Fraser Hall
WOULD ABANDON NORTH COLLEGE
Dr. Strong Tells Board of Administration Building is Unfit for Classes
CHANDLER CONDEMNS IT
State Architect Advises Immediate Abandonment and Suggests Repairs
Immediate abandonment of North College is advised by Chancellor Frank Strong in letters mailed today to E. T. Hackney, president of the Board of Administration and Governor Capper. In these letters Dr. Strong advises that use of the building must be restricted at once and the University rent rooms some place in town for the use of the Fine Arts department.
ARCHITECT CONDEMNS BUILDING
John M. Shea, superintendent of buildings and grounds, first noticed that the building was beginning to go to pieces more rapidly last week, when he discovered that it was possible to remove the large doors peeled about the window casings. Old cracks have opened wider, and new ones have appeared.
ARCHITECT CONDEANS BUILDING
C. H. Chandler, state architect, was summoned, and following an examination of the building yesterday declared unsafe, and advised that it be abandoned immediately. In the meantime, while awaiting provision for another building, the state architect demanded the building be reenforced by tie rods, running from wall to wall, and by floor supports, built independent of the walls of the building.
These repairs would require time, and, in the meantime it is feared another high wind such as that last week which started the rapid disintegration of the building, might cause it to crumble.
FEAR FLOORS WILL DROP
After hearing the report of the state architect and of Superintendent Shea, Dr. Strong appeared greatly alarmed. We are unwilling to assume longer the responsibility of holding classes in North Hall," he declared.
Last fall the state architect examined the building, and advised its abandonment at the end of this year, but the crumbling has been more rapid during the year than had been exhibited in houses have appeared in almost every room, and the spreading of these walls, it is feared, will allow the floors to drop.
DANCE FOR ARMENIANS
Student Council Will Give Benefit Hop, Jan. 20
Dance for the Armenians! That is what everybody will do at the Armenian Relief Dance in Ecke's Hall Saturday night, January 20.
Nazareth Boyajian, 119, sailed for Armenia during the holidays with part of the fund raised at different schools and institutions in a recent financial campaign in which K. U took an active part. The proceeds of this week's dance will be sent to him. Paul Greever and members of the Men's Student Council will have charge of the finances of the party. Oscar Major is managing the advertising and other arrangements.
Huntsmans " four-piece  orchestra
wilh him a tenor and Mrs. J. D. Garrer
will chapenor.
LANGUAGE COMMITTEE
HONORS K. U. PROFESSORS
Prof. A. L. Owen and Prof. Mark Skidmore of the department of Romance Languages were recently appointed members of two language committees by the Modern Language Association of America. Professor Barry Cerf, based on the French committee to work on the English standard course for the University first year French. Prof. Barry Cerf of the University of Wisconsin and Dr. A. Caleman of the University of Chicago are on the same committee. Professor Owen is on the Spanish committee with Professor Fitzgerald of the University of Illinois and Professor Olmsted of the University of Minnesota.
Art Exhibit Opens Feb. 1
EXHIBIT OPENS Feb. 1.
Some of the best paintings in the United States will be exhibited at Lawrence February 1, according to Prof. W. A. Griffith. The collection includes thirty paintings which are at present on exhibition at the Fine Arts Institute in Kansas City. Professor Griffith believes this is the best art ever given in Lawrence. Many valuable works will be exhibited and the art lovers have the opportunity of seeing this collection free of charge.
Frank F. Sorgatz of Concordia visited his son, William D. Sorgatz, e'19, Sunday and Monday.