UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XIV.
ABOLISH BOARD SUGGESTS CAPPER
Let One Man Represent Educa tional Plants, He Says in Message
SILENT ABOUT ROSEDALE
of the most radical changes suggested in the message to abolish the board of administration. Inclusion in this recommendation is that of abolishing the board of control, board of corrections and board of managers of soldiers' homes. In place of these Governor Capper would put the state schools, state penal and charitable institutions and soldiers' homes under one board, to be appointed by the governor and composed of directors one for each class of institution, with the governor as chairman. Provision is made for honorary advisory boards, if considered necessary in determining policies and general management of state schools.
Did Not Advise Abolishment of School of Medicine—Asks Other Changes
In his message to the legislature yesterday Governor Arthur Capper recommends sweeping changes in all departments of state administration. Many of these are general in character while the majority of them may under certain headings of school, good roads, welfare and prohibition.
Another suggested change that would affect the University is that of having a state business manager and purchasing agent to serve all institutions. This manager would work with the board.
Contriary to the recommendations of the state efficiency and economy commission, Governor Capper said nothing about abolishing the department of industrial journalism at Manhua or the School of Medicine at Roselleville.
HAS MANY IDEAS
The Topekan did not approve of Senator Joseph's report to combine the School for the Deaf with the School for the Blind and the transfer of the School of Medicine to Kansas City, Kansas. However, the abolishing of the School of Mines at Weir City was recommended.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, THURSDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 11, 1917
AMENDMENT DECISION
The question of a constitutional amendment was discussed by Governor Camper.
The message includes eleven important recommendations for primary and secondary schools of the state. Many of these apply to rural schools.
Furthermore he urged that the question be submitted to the people, or an amendment permitting the submission to the people of an indefinite number of amendments at any general election.
WOMEN CAN SELL ADS
Opening for Fair Sex in Advertising Game
"Women have a great opportunity in the advertising business," said Hugh McVey, advertising counselor of the Capper publications in a talk to the students of the department of journalism yesterday afternoon. "The fact that seventy-eight per cent of women is argument enough that they should be able to become good advertising agents," said Mr. McVey.
Mr. McVey was advertising counselor for "Successful Farming" when he accepted a similar position with the Capper publications company, known as Sales Opportunities. In this work he is assisted by Mildred Eppard, a graduate of the department of journalism. To her Mr. McVey said belonged the real credit of publishing the little fact although he was given the honor.
Mr. McVey advised prospective newspaper men that the best field for the beginner was the country press, where they were most apt to learn human nature and a chance to gain experience necessary to success in the larger field. "Most of the successful advertising men," Mr. McVey "began on a country newspaper."
George E. Rex, head of the timber treating department of the Atchison, Topica and Santa Fe Railroad company, will talk before a joint meeting of the engineering societies on "Timber Treating and Preservation" in Marvin Hall lecture room at 7:30 tomorrow night
The Owls met at the Pi Upsi house last night and planned a reorganization of their board. Because of the basketball game few members were present and a resolution was passed to fine all members who are not present at the next meeting at the Sigma Chi house January 17.
ROBERT STONE TO TELL OF WORKINGS OF LEGISLATURIE
NUMBER 75
The men of the University are offered a treat in the address of Robert Stone of Topeka at the Methodist church tonight on seventh-thirty o'clock
Mr. Stone was the last speaker of the state house of representatives. He will tell men of Lawrence about his workings of the state legislature."
A social hour will precede the lecture, during which a supper will be served. A dinner with Kimbal will accompany the supper by a few choice piano selections.
NORMANDY CHIMES RING IN TALENT
Fine Arts Students to Display Finished Work in
"Chimes of Normandy," the Fine Arts opera to be given at the Bowers-sock theater next Monday night, will have none of the earmarks of an amateur production, according to reports by those who have heard rehearsals. The leading woman, Leah Stewart, a junior in the School of Fine Arts, gives a finished performance. When she played opposite Glenn Lee, a well known singer, in a production of Robin Hood last year in Emporia
critics said her work was not over-shadowed by that of the professional. Her voice is a rich, dramatic soprano. Miss Stewart gives an admirable interpretation of the demure pennant who turns out to be a marchiness.
LEAH STEWART
Wendell Foster, as Henri, the longost marquis, has full opportunity to show the quality of his robust, dramatic voice.
Leta Ellison, a Lawrence student, will have the part of leading soprano. When Miss Ellison sang for Madame Gadsi, the famous operatic star expressed interest in the possibilities of the young singer's voice and urged Fidelio to join her prize in the state high school contest was won by Miss Ellison last year. She also was awarded the Fine Arts Scholarship in voice.
"We are organizing a squad of life guards for the pool in Robinson Gymnasium," said Dr. James Naislmith, director of physical education, this morning.
LIFE GUARDS TO KEEP
POOL OPEN ALL TIME
The purpose of the squad will be to keep the pool open all the time without danger of loss of life. We have no funds for such a venture so we must come volunteering from the student body," said Doctor Naismith.
Chancellor Tanks on Education
"It is worse than a waste of money to educate a secondnel" said Chancellor Strong To emphasize, "school students are more nervous. "Some one asks for our education, and we are honor bound to pay it back. Of course, we cannot do it in money, but we can do it in honor. It is sometimes good economy to spend money, but it is foolish to think that just because it has been spent that one has become intelligent."
Fair tonight and Friday. Warner tonight and in southeast portion Friday. Colder in northwest portion Friday. Much cooler by Saturday.
"The squad will be taught rescue work and how to swim with a load."
The Weather
VACCINATION HOURS
Chancellor Talks on Education
Monday and Friday afternoons are reserved for men.
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons are reserved for women.
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FIND NO MORE SMALLPOX CASES
Yesterday's Suspect Shows Improvement—Miss Needham is Better Also
Twenty-four Have Been Vaccinated so Far—No Gripie
VACCINATIONS CONTINUE
Yet
No new cases of smallpox, was the report given out by Dr. John Sundwall this morning. "The young man who was called to our attention yesterday is getting along nicely," he said. "I think much better today, and his fever is lower. We would not call him a smallpox suspect."
The name of this student has not been disclosed. Dollie Needham, the only student who has been reported to Dr. John .C. Rudolph. County Health Officer, as having the disease, is still isolated at the University Hospital. She was reported as improving this morning.
Vaccinations against smallpox yesterday mounted up to the total of twenty-four, when seven more students presented themselves for the treatment. Although the hospital has a trifle today, the hospital authorities are anxious that as many as possible present themselves for vaccination.
Chances of an epidemic were some-what lessened by the discovery that yesterday's suspect did not have the disease, but the danger is not over by any means. The case may be solved, and may get off without a dangerous attack of smallpox.
SEVEN MORE VACCINATED
One reason that keeps back many from being vaccinated at this time is the fear that their work will be interrupted for a day or two just at the busy time before quiz week. Also many were vaccinated before entering the University, but as the vaccine is only at age 14 years old, they are less likely some students may be menaced by smallpox who were vaccinated several years ago.
MANY DELAY VACCINATION
There have been no real cases of the lappie reported among students, several have been vaccinated against it. Several cases of colds have also developed, but none of them are very serious.
MAY YET HEAR TAGORE
Students Form Plans to Bring Poet Here
Plans to bring Rabindranathan Tajore to Lawrence are being furthered by the students, who desire to hear the noted Hindoo poet.
As yet, no one wants to undertake the risk of bringing Mr. Tagore here and charging admission to make up the deficit. Mr. Allvine thinks a charge of fifty cents would be sufficient to meet all expenses, if only some one could be found who would undertake the financial responsibility.
Glendon Allvine, a student who is much interested in the matter, believes that the committee for bringing speakers to K. U. will contribute $75 or $100 towards bringing Mr. Tagore to Lawrence, but this report cannot be verified as F. H. Hamilton, of the Extension Division, is out of town.
A species of insect, similar to the insect which produced the manna used for food in biblical time, is believed to have been found by W. R. B. Robertson, assistant professor of zoology and Prof. P. Claassen of the department of Entomology. The insect, known as the Manna insect, belongs to the order Hemiptera, its genus being Gossypia Mannifera.
MANNA INSECTS FOUND
The mamma insect and some of the manma they produce gathered from the trunks and branches of the mamma. A professor Robertson by a friend in India.
Species Sent Here for Examination From India
The manna produced by these insects is first secreted on the trunks of the trees in form of wax which hardens into a substance similar to beeswax. The honey was then tasted this waxy secretion and pronounced it. "Not bad at all."
The insect, which produces the manna looks like our common white moth, only it has transparent wings and a sharp beak which its insects into trunks to attack and pull out the sap. The insects are found in Arabia, Russia and India.
HIGH WIND STOPS FINE ARTS WORK
The Rambler's Club will dance from six-thirty until eight o'clock tonight at the house, 1339 Tennessee street
Skilton Dismisses Glee Club and Concert When North College Shakes
BUILDING IS DANGEROUS
Says State Architect and the Superintendent of K. U. Buildings
That the North College has, with out a doubt, outgrown its usefulness was indicated yesterday when the students were asked to leave the building because of the dangerously high wind.
Fine Arts students who were giving a recital and the glee club which was having regular practice yesterday afternoon found it impossible to do good work on account of the shaking of the building. By four o'clock the increasing wind made it dangerous to remain in the building.
The state architect, the superintendent of University buildings and grounds and the University professor of architecture warned of the danger
OFFICIALS WARN STUDENTS
Class dismissals are frequent among the Fine Art's students because of insufficient heat during the winter months. Twice each season in schools where wind blows in windows and bricks from the walls and chimneys.
The chancellor has given instructions to the Dean of the School of Fine Arts to dismiss classes whenever a hard wind blows. Yesterday wind velocity was estimated at thirty and forty miles an hour.
Dean Butler being out of the city Professor Skilton dismissed the school when he realized the danger of remaining in the building.
JUNIORS IN LINE FOR CUP
First Woman's Interclass Basketball Game Saturday
The women's junior class basketball team is showing some real classy basketball, despite scant opportunity for practice because of crowded gymnasium facilities. If their play continues to improve, they will be likely contenders for the interclass championship cup, said Hazel H. Pratt, instructor of physical education today.
The members of the junior team have been playing together the last two years, as freshmen and as sophomores. Irene Tihen is the only member of the old team not playing this season. The dates are working hard to take her place. The probable juniors who will start in the class games are:
First centers, Gladys Dissinger and Margaret Hodder; second centers, Captain Dorothy Tucker and Frieda Daum; afterwards, Sarra Tran, Dorothea Johnson, Ruth Endacott, Nellie Brown, guards, Ruth Endacott, Nellie Brown, and Lucile Sterling.
The forwards are very active and play an aggressive game. Any combination of the three candidates for the forward positions play about an even game with any other possible selection. The juniors will have their first game at ten o'clock移动mobile when they clash with the seniors.
The winners of the intercl class games will play a team from the Kansas City Polytechnic institute. Miss Pratt will play games with Ottawa and Emporia.
WHAT IS COLLEGE SPIRIT?
Five Dollars for You If You Tell
A five dollar prize has been offered by the Graduate Magazine to the student who writes the best article on "What is College Spirit, and How Should it be Manifested?" Unless ten contestants announce themselves to the secretary in the alumni office in Fraser within five days, the prize will not be offered. The articles must be in February tenth.
“There will be no restriction as to length,” said Miss Agnes Thompson, editor of the Graduate Magazine, this morning. “The notions, both of the undergraduates and alumni, need to be up a bit about real college spirit.”
Three judges will be chosen by Judge J. C. Ruppenstein, c'95 of Russell, president of the Alumni Association. They will be chosen from among the alumni on the faculty. No one else will be awarded the articles. The contestants will hand in, with their papers, sealed envelopes containing their names.
NATIVE OF NICARAGUA
TO INSTRUCT IN SPANISH
Senor Felipe Molina, a native of Nicaragua and a professor in the National College of Costa Rica, has been secured as an instructor of Spanish at the University of Kansas for next semester.
Senor Molina arrived yesterday, and will spend the remainder of this semester visiting classes and familiarizing himself with the work which he will begin next semester. His instructionship in the United States is his first year at the fact annual vacation of the college in tropical Costa Rica comes during the months occupied by the second semester of the University.
BRITISH AUTHOR TO TALK MONDAY
Francis Neilson, M. P., is Playwright, Lecturer and Statesman
Francis Nelson, for five years a member of the English parliament and now a leader among the advanced liberals in Great Britain, speaks Montreal Hall lecture room on "National Armaments and International Hattreds."
Some of Nilson's books are "Prince Ananias," "Mama Bohemia," "Manabozo," "The Bath Road," "The Crucible," "A Butterfly on the Wheel," "How Diplomats Make War," and "A Strong Man's House." The two last named have received much comment by reviewers.
Mr. Nelson shows his versatility in the fact that he is author, playwright, lecturer, statesman, journalist, and he is also greatly interested in art. He has a number of lectures on art subjects.
Mr. Nelson is a sympathizer with the economic struggles of the working people and for three years has been president of the English League for the Land Values. He is also the founder of the Great Brotherhood Movement.
SHOSTAC HERE MARCH 29
Famous String Quartet Sixth on Concert Course
Henri Shostac will bring the Shostac String Quartet to Lawrence March 29 to fill the sixth number of the concert course which was left open when the first arrangements were made. Mr. Shostac is a violinician and musician in his organization have received special distinction in their fields.
The quartet made its first appearance here last winter, playing a concert of Slavic and Russian music that proved to be an unusual treat. The concert was one of the best given last year.
Music lovers may feel assured of good program, as the quartet stand high in the estimation of the music in Kansas City, the home of it members.
DAILY HEALTH HINTS By the University Health Committee
Where vaccination is universal, smallbox is unknown.
It is never heroic to take chances in avoiding disease, when special preventive measures are at hand. To evade and put off vaccination at the time of an epidemic is foolhardy in the extreme.
In case of vaccination, if one is immune at the time, no effects are felt. No harm is done; the vaccination simply does not "take."
On the other hand, if the vaccination is successful, and you have some fever, headache, and backache, it is an indication that you were susceptible—that if exposed to the disease in all probability have contracted it.
Hours for vaccination at the Student Hospital: Men, Monday and Friday afternoons; women, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
With seven K. U. men on the Constitutional Amendment Committee, the importance of the University will be shown on the committee and the legislators.
SEVEN K. U. MEN AID IN
KANSAS GOVERNMENT MOVE
At the meeting held in Topeka Monday Dean Blackmar, of the Graduate School, presented the report of the committee. Professors U. G. Mitchell, C. A. Dykstra, B. F. Moore, W. C. McNown and Homer Talbot are also members of the committee. These men with others appointed by Governor Carpper, are attempting to secure a more responsible and more efficient form of government for the State of Kansas.
The next meeting of the Mathematics Club will be held Monday January 15.
EASY VICTORY OPENS SEASON
Jayhawkers Baffle Washburn In First Basketball Season, 55 to 9
HAMILTON USED TEN MEN
Four Gridiron Heroes in K. U.
Line-up—Lindsey Amused
the Crowd
The Jayhawker quintet easily won
he opening game of the season last
night in the Robinson Gymnastics
Washburn five by a score of 5 to 9.
HAWKERS HIT BASKETS
The ability of Gibbons at hitting the basket was the feature of the Kansas playing during the first half. In this half he dropped five field baskets and four out of five trials at free goals. R. Urlahua came next in the scoring. Every man on the Kansas five connected with the basket at least once.
Kansas started the game with a rush which completely baffled the Ichabads, and R. Uhrlauk, left forward, opened the scoring by dropping a basket from near the sidelines in the 3-1 victory. The ball then took the ball on the toss up and Whitehead tied the score a minute later with a field goal. Kansas again took the lead when Gibbens, right forward tossed a free goal on a foul John Shaunburn for holding. From then on the Jayhawks held an undisputed lead.
Whitehead left forward, showed up best for Washburn by dropping one field basket and three out of seven trials at free goals. He was the only Washburn man to score during the game with the score standing at 30 to 5.
ROOTERS CHEER LINDSEY
The second half started with Laslett in the lineup for Captain Nelson, and before the second half was over Shinn had replaced Gibbens, Woodward for Lytle, Lindsey for Laslet, and Kauder for Shimn. In all ten Kansas players were used. The crowd cheered as Adrian Lindsey, captain of the team, got onto the floor. They cheered again when he began to play the same hard aggressive style of play as he used during the football season.
Two new men, Drake for Stewart and Hope for Dean started the second half for Washburn. Hope distinguished himself by making all of the points for Washburn in the second half as Whitehead had done in the first of the game. R. Uhrlaub was (Continued on page 3)
REV. DR. ELDERKIN TO GO
Thinks Call to Chicago Very Urgent
Dr. Noble Strong Elderkin, pastor of the Plymouth Congregational Church has decided definitely to go to Chicago.
"Although practically every fraternity on the Hill and a great number of seniors who are acquainted with his work have expressed the desire to have him stay," said Hugo Wedell, secretary of the Y. M. C. A., this morning, "the real challenge that feels to Chicago is more urgent. It does not seem wise, therefore, to go any farther in our efforts to influence his decision."
The Plymouth Church has accepted Dr. Elderkin's resignation and the board met last night to try to find a successor.
FAMOUS PIANIST COMING
Concert Course Brings Fannie
Zeisler Jan. 25.
Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler, famous American pianist, will give the next concert of the University Concert January 25 in Robinson Gymnasium.
Mrs. Zeisler is a native of Bibeliz in Austrian Silesia and came to America with her parents when she was less than two years old. When six years old she was sent to Vienna to study under the great Leschetziky. Upon her return to America she appeared every winter on the concert stage and on several occasions was solosist of prominent orchestral organizations.
Her success has been as great in Europe as at home. On one occasion she won a triumph in the face of a woman who was attempting to prevent her appearance.
Mrs. Zeiler's home is in Chicago.
Her husband, Sigmund Zeiser, is a prominent lawyer of Chicago. She is the mother of two sons.
Prof. W. A. Griffith's classes in history of painting will go to Kansas City Saturday to visit the William R. Burke Museum of fine arts and other exhibitions.