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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME X.
NUMBER 102.
HOUSE PASSES BILL TAXING NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS
Approves Measure Which Would Make 283 Undergraduates Pay $175 Additional Tuition Annually
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, THURSDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH 6, 1913.
RAISES BARRIER AGAINST MANY
Kansas Would be First to Discriminate Against Collegians from Other States: Now Up to Senate
BULLETIN.
Up to Senate
BULLETIN.
Special to the Daily Kansan:
Topeka, March 6—The Ashcroft staff for a $175 fee for all out-of-state students in state educational institutions has
It is certain the bill will have hard sledding in the senate since a number of senators think it unwise legislation.
These men point out that it would be a narrow and provincial policy in that Kansas has 1250 students in universities of surrounding states, and that it would put the state in a bad deal to bar the 300 outside students who attend Kansas institutions.
Special to the Daily Kansan.
Topeka, Mar. 6.—The Ashcroft bill, which would compel non resident students in Kansas colleges to pay tuition equal to the actual cost of the education of that student has passed the house over the vigorous protest of many of the house members. No such law has ever been enacted by any of the adjoining states and it is claimed that the passage of the bill will be a direct slap at the schools of other states and probably result in the enactment of a law which will compel Kansas students in Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin and other state schools to pay a tuition for their education.
At K. U. alone, 283 students from outside of Kansas would be forced to pay approximately $175 additional tuition annually.
On the face of the bill, Ashcroft's measure looks perfectly harmless and inoffensive. But it is loaded with poison for the college men and women and some of the college members of the legislature jumped on the bill with both feet. Schlicher of Sheridan county led a fight to kill the measure, but the farmer members of the house decided he be the great good thing and voted for its adoption. An effort now will be made to defeat the bill when it is considered in the senate the latter part of the week.
Under the Ashcroft bill, a student in any Kansas educational institution who is a non resident of the state would be compelled to pay the actual cost of his education in that school. In comparison with such a law, is the broad policy of free education extended by other state schools. Adjoining states admit Kansas students to their schools without pay. The students pay their board in the town in which the school is located, buy their clothing and spend more or less incidental money and ultimately become boosters for both the state and school in which they receive their education. But Ashcroft proposes to put the educational advancement in Kansas on a cold blooded business basis and to close the doors to students from other states. And in his effort he has been assisted by a majority of the house members.
Bill to Tax Fraternities Laid on Senate Table
Special to the Daily Kansan
Topeka, March 6—The Bowman bill providing for a repeal of the law exempting fraternities from taxation is expected to come up at any minute in the senate.
Baldwin started the agitation for the measure. Letters were written to senators claiming that students were living in palatial untaxed mansions along with of widows, and ores owned by the aforesaid p. m.'s should be taxed.
While it failed to pass by a vote of 20 to 19 last week, friends of the bill claim that Senator Wilson, who was ill when the vote was taken before, is in favor of the repeal, and that there have been two or three defections to the "aye" side as well.
The exemption was allowed several years ago on the ground that the fraternities were really dormitories and used exclusively for educational purposes and that the students who provided the houses should be relieved from taxation.
K. U. Appropriation Bill Introduced In Senate
Special to the Daily Kansan.
Topeka, March 6—The K. U. bill carrying $1,146,000, with a provision for the return of approximately $80,000 in student fees to the University, has been signed by members of both house and senate ways and means committees, and been introduced in the senate. It will go on today's calendar and may come to a vote this afternoon or Friday. It will then go to the house. It is not considered likely that it will be taken up by the house until Monday or Tuesday.
DAILY KANSAN REPORT
ON K. U. BILL CORRECT
The Daily Kansan phones were kept busy yesterday afternoon and this morning by anxious professors and citizens inquiring as to the correctness of the story about the University appropriation bill.
The Daily Kansan in a story from its special correspondent at Topea printed in an extra which was distributed on the campus at 12:15, announced that the cut made by the joint ways and means committees in the K. U. bill was but $20,000. Romers in the newspapers and current on the campus declared that the cut had been $100,000 more.
The Daily Kansan was correct.
GIRLS WILL FEED HUNGRY
STUDES AGAIN TOMORROW
WILL PLAY NEBRASKA FOR CONFERENCE TITLE
The girls' cafeteria will serve coffee and sandwiches again tomorrow.
Leila Nevin will fill the vacancy caused by the withdrawal of Frances Powell, secretary. Miss Powell was forced to give up her work in school on account of serious illness.
The business was suppressed Tuesday because of faculty objections to the cuts of the girls made necessary in the operation of business, but tomorrow the girls will again be allowed all objections, according to a member of the committee from the W. S. G. A.
Bliss Darnall was appointed chairman of the invitation committee in placeof James Leidigh, who resigned on account of too much other work. The two new officers have begun work already.
Owing to a date for a lecture at Olathe Friday night Dean Blackmar will be unable to meet his class in rural sociology Friday afternoon.
Richard Gardner, chairman of the committee on decorations for the Junior Prom has called a meeting for Monday, March 10 at 3:00 p.m. in room 116, Fraser. The presence of every member is necessary.
Committee Will Meet.
Three Games Scheduled Nex Week With Northern Basket Ball Champions
Kansas will play Nebraska for the Missouri Valley basket-ball championship.
According to an announcement made by Manager Hamilton this morning, following a conference with Coach Stiehm in Kansas City yesterday, the series will come off next week.
On a flip of the coin the first game went to Nebraska at Lincoln, next Monday night.
The second game will be played in Robinson gym Tuesday night.
The third game will be played at Manhattan Wednesday night.
Umpires and referees were de-
ded upon satisfactorily, but will not
be assigned until satisfactory.
ACHOTH GRANTS TWO
NEW WESTERN CHAPTERS
Miss Della Mavity returned from Iowa City Monday where she had been as a delegate to the Grand Council of Achoh, held there Thursday and Friday of last week. Miss Della Mavity attached treasurer of the Grand Council.
Two new chapters were granted by the convention, one at Ames, and one at Nebraska. This gives Achoth six chapters, including Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas state universities.
Colorado Chemist Visits.
Prof. John B. Ekeley, head of the chemistry department of the University of Colorado, visited the University laboratories yesterday. He was on his way to Kansas City, where he will appear as an expert witness in the Hyde trial.
George D. Searce, who attended the University two years ago, is on the hill today renewing acquaintances. He is working for the Inter-Collegiate Press of Kansas City, Mo., and is visiting the schools of this section of the country in its interest.
Former Student Visits us
P. K. P. to Dance.
The Phi Kappa Psi fraternity will entertain with an informal dance at Ecke's hall Friday night. The following alumni will be present: Charles Blackman, Don L Wheelock, John Musselman, Frank Nutter, and Clarence Connor of Kansas City; Frank Merrill, of Paola, Charles Younggreen, Topeka, and Ralph Spotts, Lawrence.
El Ateneo, the Spanish club, met today at 4:30 in room 314 Fraser. A lengthy discussion was held on the policy of the United States for the Philippines, as it has been in the past and what the policy will be in the future.
Miss Alfa Miller accompanied her talk on experiences at Puget Sound before the Botanical club in Snow hall last night with photographs shows by the reflectoscope. These were of the surroundings of the Botanical Laboratory at Friday Harbor, exhibiting the methods of work, and a collection of marine plant forms.
Initiation and banquet of Phi Beta Kappa will be held tonight at the Presbyterian church. The Kansan made the error yesterday by saying that the banquet would be held last night.
P. B. K. Tonight Sure.
The Girl's Glee club of the University has accepted an invitation to sing at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon before the conference of Methodist ministers which is being held in the First Methodist Episcopal church of Lawrence.
Send the Daily Kansan home.
Girls to Sing at Conference
Extension lectures will be given Friday by Professor Dunlap at Horton, Professor Hodder at McPherion and Dean Blackmar at Olathe.
Botanists Hear Alfa Miller
STERLING REMINISCES OF THE EARLY CARRUTH
First Saw Him Making A Speech—Chancellor Would Retain Him
WOULD KEEP CARRUTH
The University of Kansas and its friends will do everything in their power to keep Professor Carruth in Kansas. We expect to make during the next two years a strong campaign for the very things that render the Stanford offer so attractive, namely advance in salary, sabbatical leave of absence on part salary, and an adequate retiring allowance. We also expect to make a further campaign for a permanent income through a mill tax and for teaching force enough to make it possible for our teachers to have time for research and publication. We expect all the graduates and former students as well as the present student body and friends of the University to join in this campaign and hope that they will encourage Professor Carruth to remain here.
Chancellor Strong.
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"The first time I ever saw Professor Carruth, as far as I can recall, was in '78 or '79," said Professor Sterling this morning in speaking of his acquaintance with the vice-chancellor. "At that time he was quiteunate and was making a plea before the ardy society; for the support and encouragement of the college news publication.
"He was always greatly interested in journalistic work and took an active part in all activities of this kind. He has always been in favor of having University people publish magazine material and set a good example by his own work.
"It was necessary for him to almost entirely earn his own expenses here in school and he did so by working in printing offices, carrying papers and other jobs such as students work at today. In his upper-mannah he he 'was an assistant instructor' in the first year of his graduation in '80 he returned as a member of the faculty and has been one ever since.
Active in City Politics.
"He always took an active interest in city politics, not for personal reasons but because he believed it the duty of every citizen to take such an interest. At one time he wrote a series of letters to the Lawrence press on civic and duty and civic and pride and I believe he had a great influence on the city life and government.
Skull and K held a smoker last night in Eagles' hall. After a social time and a feed, plans for the advancement of the interests of the University and the senior class were discussed.
"Although an idealist he had many practical ideas and carried them out in an energetic manner. When the prohibitory law was introduced he took active part in its enforcement by collecting funds to assist in the prosecution of offenders. He was absolutely fearless in the expression of his views and never afraid of being called an idealist.
"Professor Carruth's loss to the University would be great. Yet as a personal friend and admirer I cannot feel otherwise than glad for him at the opening of this new opportunity, much as I hate to see him leave us."
Skull and K. Smokes.
Phi Gamma Delta will entertain with a dance at the chapter house, March 15.
Meissner Back.
Lawrence Meissner, last year with the Kansan, is visiting at the University today. He has been working in the collection department of a large firm in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
GOV. HODGES APPOINTS NEW BOARD OF REGENTS
Names Ed. P. Hackney, Winfield, Mrs. Cora G. Lewis, Kinsley; and E. W. Hoch to Take Charge of State Institutions
ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY SELECTIONS
Rachel Pugh, Independence, A. B. Reeves, Dodge City, and Vance Humphrey, Junction City, Will Act Until July 1
Special to the Daily Kansan.
George W. Marble of Fort Scott, C. F. Foley of Lyon, Rachel Pugh of Independence, A. B. Reeves of Dodge City, Rodney Elward of Castleton and Vance Humphrey of Junction City were named to serve as regents of K. U. until the new board takes charge.
Topeka, Mar. 6—Gov. George H. Hodges this morning appointed Ed. P. Hackney, of Winfield, Cora Lewis, of Kinsley and E. W. Hoch, of Marion, members of the single board of regents which after July 1 will control the University of Kansas and the other higher educational institutions of the state.
Former Governor Named.
Ed. P. Hackney is a graduate of the College of the class of 1895. He is now practising law in Wellington. Mrs. Lewis is the wife of J. M. Lewis, editor of the Kinsley Graphic and is widely known throughout the United States as National Organizer of School Employment Bureaus, a movement to secure positions for each pupil coming from educational institutions. Kelton Lewis, a junior in the School of Law, is a son of the new regent.
E. W. Hoch served as governor of
GIRLS' GLEE CLUB A STORMING HIT
isters
Sing In Chapel Friday and Also for Visiting Min-
The Girls' Glee club concert last night in church was a decided success, the entire program meeting with the hearty appreciation of a large audience. The program consisting of eleven numbers was interestingly varied by individual solos.
Hazel Williams, appearing in three unaccompanied numbers and one accompanied led the program. Her reading "Naughty Zell" was new, and well rendered.
Pauline Murray, manager of the club, appeared in three numbers, and featured in a "silent treatment" song. While the accompanist played "All that I ask for is love," Miss Murray demonstrated the actions necessary for such a mood.
Madeline Nachtman appearing in two numbers greatly added to the program. The audience succeeded The audience an encore for her second number.
Mary Stanwaity and Margaret Davis held the exclusive attention of the audience throughout their solos. She used two encores for his violin playing.
The club will appear twice this week. Tomorrow afternoon they sing at the Methodist church before the ministers' convention and tomorrow morning in chapel. The chapel program will consist of two numbers, one by the entire club and a solo by Madeline Nachman.
Physical Educators Meet.
The college directors of physical education of Kansas and Missouri convened at Kansas City last Saturday for their annual meeting. Kansas University was represented by Dr. Naimish and Dr. Johnson.
Dr. White of the State Normal was elected to succeed Dr. Naismith as president and Dr. Johnson of the state University was chosen vicepresident of the organization for the coming year.
Robert Linley is confined with a bad case of tonsillitis.
Kansas from 1905 to 1909. He has edited the Marion Record since 1874.
The single board will be allowed salaries of $3,500 each and will have an expense fund of $20,000 at its disposal.
K. U. Grads on Temporary Board
Two of the new members on the
temporary board of regents are K.
U. alumni. Rachel Pugh was graduated with an A. B. degree in 1902 and Vance Humphrey, who is practiced as a professor, graduated from the College in 1885.
The other new member, A. B. Reeves, is an attorney and former judge of Dodre City.
W. E. Blackburn, Anthony; Edwin Taylor, Edwardville; A.J. M. Horse, Hill City; Wm. Price, Madison; C. W. Carson, Ashland and A. Gillner, Wamgeo were appointed Agricultural College regents to hold office until July and Jonathan C. Miller, Mulberry, B. M. Drillings, Hays and Frank Crom, El Dorado, were named to act for the Normal School.
Governor Hodges appointed John McDonald, Topeka, Grace Snyder, Cawker City and Ella Mahaffie, Kansas City, Kas., members of the State Board of Education.
BAND CONCERT TO BE BEST EVER-M'CANLESS
Director Toots His Own Horn About Second Appearance Tonight
"During the five years that I have acted as director of the band, our policy has been to raise the standard of music played until we have the ability to can get. The selections are only those which music lovers appreciate.
That the program for the band concert to be given this evening in Fraser hall will be the best ever put on by a band of the University of Kansas, is the statement of J. C. McCandles, director.
"At present we have over two hundred dollars worth of music from which to make the selections for the program tonight. Both classical and popular music will be played. Among the selections are works of some of the greatest world composers."
The personnel of the club is as follows:
Cornets—R. Branden, E. Hartman,
J. Probst, C. Covey, V. LaMer, C.
Baldwin, C. Stykes, and A. Kiatler.
Saxophones—L. Smith and V.
Saxon.
Altos—N. Pierce, DeRoin, V. Oldfield,
Prof. Bushong.
Flute and Piccolo—Miss Camille
Hook, W. Gillette
Drums—A. Maltby, W. Harris.
Chairinets—F. Leasure, C. Siever,
H. Elliott, J. Dunkle, S. Charpie, C.
Roberts, A. Nigg, F. Hartman, S.
Gwinner, C. Bayles, A. Hoffman,
Baritones—C. Baysinger, F. Crowder.
Trombones—C. Conkey, E. Parnel,
H. Evans.
Basses—C. Hicks, F. Brown, J.
Gleadall.
Cady to Lecture Outside.
Prof. H. P. Cady leaves this afternoon for Kirwin, Kan., where he will lecture Friday afternoon before the women's clubs on "Pure Food Products." He will speak about "Liquid Air" before the high school there at night.
Send the Daily Kansan home.