HISTORIC HILLS SOCIETY
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XI.
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K. U. GRADUATE SEEKS TO CLEAR HIS NAME
Homer Hoyt, '13. Sailed As Vagrant. Fights For Investigation
WAS HELD IN CELL FOUR DAYS
Arrest Came as Climax of Persecu tion of Phi Beta Kappa Man and Widowed Mother.
Homer Hoyt, University of Kansas, returned to the campus today seeking aid or friends among faculty and students in an effort to get an investigation of his false arrest and imprisonment last month in Kansas City, Kansas. Hoyt was placed in a cell with eighteen other prisoners, mostly negroes, detained there ninety-two hours, and refused communication with his mother and friends.
He was told the charge against him was vagrancy. Later he found there was no charge but that he was held "for investigation." When the police judge learned How it was determined the officers, he called Hoy before him and tried to exact a promise that the proceedings would be dropped.
HOMER HOYT
When Hoyt refused, the judge told him that the case then would be reopened. Hoyt replied that nothing would suit him better, since he had been unable to get a trial and declared either guilty or innocent.
Wants His Name Cleared
Awarded a scholarship at a neighboring University because of his excellent work at the University of Oklahoma, which may go on to with his studies unless he can obtain justice by having his name cleared of the odium attached by his imgriment.
acts that they raise on a little piece of land.
The arrest came as a climax to a series of adversities in a struggle for an education that would have broken the spirit of one less determined and stocial than Homer Hoyt. With his widowed mother he lives in a little home just outside the city limits of the Argentine district of Kansas City, where the two of them make a bare existence from the sale of the
The mother, who is a college graduate, has managed to put her son through high school and college by great personal sacrifice. By buying up lots for unpaid taxes she has incurred the enmity of the former teacher. She is also the form of with the assistance of a brother on the Kansas City, Kans. police force, has been making life miserable for Mrs. Hoyt and her son.
Hoyt Was Arrested
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 19, 1913.
August eleventh, having finished work on his thesis for his degree of master of arts, Hoyt left Lawrence taking with him some old clothes in a daycare basket which he had used on his laundry route here. On his arrival at the Argentine station in Kansas City he had more than he could carry several miles to his home, and with the permission of a restaurant keeper left the basket of clothes in the rear of the restaurant. That was on Monday, and on Saturday when he came to town with a load of peaches he stopped to get his basket at the restaurant. Then it was that a detective placed Hoyt under arrest. At the police station he was denied bail or any communication with his mother who searched half the night before locating him in the police holdover.
The following Wednesday friends obtained his release from his cell on a writ of haebas corpus but no trial has yet been accorded him.
The wheels of justice are still
grinding in an attempt to find him guilty of something in order to satisfy the revengeful detective.
Police Hold Clothes
TORCH ROBO COCK.
Meanwhile Hoyt's clothes are being held by the police pending investigation, and Homer Hoyt, Phi Beta Kappa man with an irreproachable record at the University of Kansas, has the disgrace of arrest and the displeasure of the police department of Kansas' largest city to hinder the work he was contemplating.
University Men Make Statements
Statements testing to Hoyt's good character and high standing at the University were made today by Frank Strong, Chancellor of the University; F. W. Blackmar, Dean of the Graduate School; F. H. Holder, professor of history; A. M. Miloox, professor of geology; G. A. Millis, head economics department; C. A. Dykens, professor of history; George E. Putnam, professor of economics, as follows:
"To Whom it May Concern:
"To Whom it May Concern:
"Mr. Homer Hoyt, who was graduated from the University of Kansas last June with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and honor student distinction, a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honorary society and one of the debaters of the University.
He occupied a highly honorable position in the institution and to the best of my knowledge and belief is a young man of integrity and reliability and worthy of the highest consideration. Frank Strong, Chancelor."
Dykstra Vouches For Him,
To Whom It Makes Good Feel.
Dykstra Vouches For Him.
To Whom it May Concern:
I have heard with astonishment and with great regret of the proceedings against Mr. Homer Hoyt by the Kansas City, Mo., county an understand why no charge is brought against Mr. Hoyt for his reputation in Lawrence stands as a rock against such prosecution.
All of us who know him here will always vouch for his uprightness and honorable character, C. A. Dykstra."
"A Brilliant Student"—Mills
"I have known Mr. Homer Hoyt
for a year as a student at the
University of Kansas. He has taken
several courses with me and has
completed requirements for a mast-
der's degree in our department of
economics. Mr. Hoyt is a brilliant
student and has impressed me favorably
in all respects. In fact, I have
been so greatly impressed with his
ability and character that I have been
interested in making it possible for
him to continue his graduate work
elsewhere. Efforts in that direction
have been successful and Mr. Hoyt is
to continue his work as a fellow in
one of the greatest and best gradu-
ate schools in the country. H. A.
Mills."
"One of Best Students"—Blackmar
"He was one of the best students we ever had in any way whatsoever. Frank W. Blackmar."
"Integrity Unquestionable"—Putnam "To whom it may concern: I have known Homer Hoyt for two years, during which time he has impressed me as being an exceptional student. Working under the most adverse circumstances he has carried off more scholastic honors than any other student in the University. As an individual his sincerity and integrity are absolutely unquestionable, and any attack that has been made on Hoyt's character is, I am convinced, the result of misunderstanding or malveillance. G. E. Putnam."
*Knows Him, Him, Year.*
him Four Years"—Wilcox
"I have known Mr. Homer Hoyt for four years here in the University. I have never had any reason for having any but the highest opinion of him in every way, nor had he breathed against him. I have always had perfect confidence in him and have yet, A. N. Wilcox."—Hodder
"Result of Misinterpretation"—Hodder
result of Misapprehension"—Hodder "This is to certify that I know Mr. Homer Hoyt and that I feel certain from my knowledge of his character that any charges of misconduct that may have been formulated against him are the result of misapprehension. F. H. Hodder."
WANTS HIS KANSAN
SENT JUST THE SAME
A. R. Kistler, last year a junior in the University, was unable to return to school this year and is now private secretary to N. M. Rice, general storekeeper of the Santa Fe at Topeka, according to word received from Kistler today.
Incidentally Kistler remarked as he sent in money for his subscription to the Kansan for another year, "I want to keep posted and believe the Kansan fill the bill."
NUMBER.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes Begin
8:00 a. m.
9:00 a. m.
10:00 a. m.
11:00 a. m.*
*This hour for chap*
1:30 p. m.
2:30 p. m.
3:30 p. m.
4:30 p. m.
Classes Close.
8:50 a. m.
9:50 a. m.
10:50 a. m.
11:50 a. m.
CHEER LEADER MISSING TRACK LOOKS GOOD
E. W. Hoch's Address Prevents Election of "Chuck" Dolde's Successor
"Chuck" Dolde, who led "Rock Chalk" last year, graduated from the law school last spring and is married now. No candidates for the job have announced themselves, but it is probable that Ittai Luke and Lawrence Morris will run.
The rule that the University cheer leader shall be elected at the first napel on Friday in the fall term was broken this morning on account of E. W. Hoch's address. C. Edward Hubach, professor of voice, was the
University Council Sounding Student Council On Matter
RESHMEN MAY NOT WEAR LITTLE LIDS
only suggestion of a cheer leader in evidence.
Will freshmen wear their little caps this fall?
"CHUCK" DOLDE
2:20 p. m.
3:20 p. m.
4:20 p. m.
5:20 p. m.
The University Council on June 4 passed a resolution to the effect that the Men's Student Council should not be granted the privilege of regulating the discipline of the student body until it had expressed its attitude on the Freshman Cap Rule, which caused so much discussion last year.
To the Men's Student Council: The University Council has viewed with concern the growing tendency to disorder among the men of the student body. To the council it seems clear that the freshman cap rule put forth by you each year is responsible for this in a considerable measure, and this rule has resulted in a revival of hazing.
of Student Discipline
We further announce that the University is to be advised by the Men's Student Council as to the attitude of the latter body on this principle before the question of authority for dealing with matters of discipline during the school year of 1913-14 shall be decided.
That for any representative body of students to impose upon any class a distinguishing mark or article of clothing, is contrary to the ideals of the University.
Leslie Dodd, president of the Men's Student Council, said this morning that if necessary the difficulty would be carried to the Board of Administration. It seems to be the sentiment of the Student Council that the Freshman Cap Rule should be enforced the same as ever.
Captain Hazen And Manager Hamilton Expect To Twist Tiger's Tail
We announce therefore, the following as the guiding policy in such matters;
The statement sent to the Men's Student Council follows:
Prospects for 1913-14 track are good, according to Dan Hazen, captain of the track team and Manager W. O. Hamilton who has put Kansas on the map in track athletics in
W. O. HAMILTON
the past few years, beat Missouri indoors for the first time last spring. This year he coachs the St. Louis team. This year, "Bill Harsigh," himself, some track man and
holder of records. It is probable Hargiss will do considerable work with the men all winter besides helping with football and basket-ball.
A large part of last year's track men are back and arrive to build a team that will repeat on Missouri at this winter's indoor track meet.
1989 ENROLLED AND
2600 COMING—FOSTER
DAN HAZEN
With 1989 students registered and nearly that many enrolled in the University, Registrar Foster still predicts an enrollment of 2600 for the school year. The registrar bases this on the surprising enrollment so far for a dry year and the fact that many students are ready to come in Saturday when enrollment begins again.
Today's figures from the various schools are: college, 1201; engineering, nearly 330; pharmacy, 53; education, 150; graduate, more than 100, fine arts about 50.
To Greet Medics
Phi Beta Pi will entertain the freshmen of the School of Medicine at a smoker this evening.
Building At 1200 Tennessee Secured By Council Membership $2
STUDENT UNION NOW K. U. MUST HAVE HALL UP TO THE STUDENTS FOR 6000, SAYS HOCH
500 PLEDGES ARE NOW NEEDED
Council Has Rented Place For One Year—Furniture to Come—12 Rooms in House.
The establishment of a Student Union building for students of all the University within two weeks at 1200 Tennessee street seems assured.
This morning 27 petitions asking $2 pledges from students were circulated on the hill. As soon as the necessary amount is pledged arrangements can be made to have the Union Building in operation within a week.
The Student Council, headed by Leslie E. Dodd, is assuming full responsibility for the entire transaction.
The proposition is in brief this: For a ten-month's lease on the building $50 a month will be paid. To cover incidental expenses and to stock the house, already partly furnished, with student furniture and equipment, another $500 will be needed. To secure these funds, students are being asked to subscribe toward the fund, thereby becoming members of the Union with all privileges.
Downstairs the house has four rooms and a hall; second floor, five rooms; third floor, three rooms. Furniture including six davenports, six rockers, eight dozen chairs, four tables and other equipment besides what is now there will be bought by the Council and made the property of the Union. It is possible that billiard tables will be put in the upper story. A barber shop and cigar stand will be run in the building.
This afternoon about 200 signatures to the petitions has been secured.
JOURNALISM SORORITY TO INSTALL HERE SOON
Eight University Girls Are Pledged To Theta
Sigma Phi
A group of University women petitioners to the national journalism sorsority of Theta Sigma Phi, who were granted a charter the last of June expect to hold formal installation here soon.
The chapter will be known as the Epsilon chapter. The mother chapter was founded at the University of Washington and has been extended into Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, and other states. Membership is limited to women who plan to make journalism their life work and it numbers its honorary memorial in the Sarah Corke-Bertha Knauthe, Ella W. Wilcox, and others. The badge of the order is a Roman gold linotype matrix, bearing the letters Theta Sigma Phi and an emblematic torch.
Members from the mother chapter at Washington and from Missouri are expected in Lawrence to install the new chapter. Among the petitioners here are Ruth Harger, Abilene; Lucy Barger, Baltimore; Eddie Bloomberg, Mountaine Fairweather, Kansas City; Ottie McNeal, Kansas City; Mabel Duelvay, Kansas City; Helen Rhoda Hoopes, Lawrence.
10 PER CENT INCREASE
IN OREAD HIGH SCHOOL
The school will put special emphasis on individual instruction this year and classes will therefore be kept small. Rigorous discipline and watch over the health of students will be maintained.
Send the Daily Kansan home.
With 30 teachers and an enrollment 10 per cent larger than ever before, Oread high school started off another year of work yesterday under Prof. A. W. Trettien.
Former Governor Urges Huge Auditorium As Necessity On Mt. Oread
GREETINGS FROM THE BOARD
Athletics and Physical Education Need Emphasis, He Points Out Before First Chapel
"I will never be satisfied until a large auditorium, capable of seating from six to ten thousand students, is erected on Mount Oread," declared E. W. Hoch, ex-governor of Kansas, and a member of the new Board of Administration for all state schools, who addressed the first big chapel of the year in Robinhood, "I want to see Mount Oread a Mars Hill to which wise men shall repair to discuss learned questions."
The first chapel of the year opened at eleven o'clock when a procession of the faculty, led by Chancellor Strong and Ex-Governor Hoch, filed into the Gym to seats on the platform which was too small to accommodate them all.
E. W. HOCH
"America," sung by the audience, began the exercises, followed by a contralto solo by Mrs. Charles Homer Talbot.
The applause when Chancellor Strong introduced Edward Wallis Hoch showed clearly that students and faculty alike were "strong" for him and the new Board of Administration. And Mr. Hoch soon showed that the new Board was quite as "strong" for the University.
Mr. Hoch's address, "Concerning an ideal," was a powerful one.
"The continuous battle of the ages," said the speaker, "has been a struggle for an ideal. For what purpose have the people of the state of Kansas spent their millions on Mt. Oread, on 10,000 schoolhouses and 14,000 teachers, to be develop here an ideal citizenship and a finished product of manhood and womanhood as nearly perfect as possible?
All-Round Man The Ideal "We devote relatively too much time to the development of the mental and to the development of the physical and spiritual man. The all-round, symmetrical man is the one with the fullest possible development of all his powers, physical, mental, and spiritual. Any conception of life that ignores these fundamentals of development is faulty to that extent.
Ideal an Optimist
"This ideal of mine is an optimist, a man who sees the silver lining in the clouds, a man of faith in the basis of character, of faith in the foundations of the government, a man who makes the Bible the counsel of his daily life, a man who is not too proud to do the little things of life which after all are sometimes great. "This ideal which I have attempted to picture to you is one which the Board of Administration will do all in its power to help make a reality."
Following the address, Joseph A. farrell, formerly professor in the school of Fine Arts, sang a baritone olo, "The Lord is My Light." Claped closed with the singing of Crimson and the Blue."
Mrs. Elmer Padfield of Coats, Kansas, a former student in the University, is visiting in Lawrence.