STATE HISTORY
TOPEKA KAN.
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME X.
FIRST REAL WINTÉR WEATHER SHOWS UP
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, THURSDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 31, 1912.
Snow and Rain accompanies Sudden Drop in Temperature
THE BAROMETER IS RISING
Indications Point to a Continuee Cold Spell—May Clear up by Saturday Afternoon.
The first snow of the season fell here this morning. The storm was accompanied by a considerable drop in temperature. This morning the thermometer at the University weather bureau in the chemistry building registered 38.5 degrees which was 20 degrees colder than normal, while cold cloak noon the mercury had tumbled another notch and was resting at 32.5 degrees with the possibility of slipping down the tube still lower.
Although October 31 is not officially called the beginning of winter by the weather man the students felt the first real cold weather of the fall this morning. The temperature is falling steadily and the barometer is rising which is an indication of more cold.
The rain and snow of today and yesterday while putting a slight damper on the football practice will not interfere with the Oklahoma game on McCook field Saturday according to the report of the weather bureau in Washington, D. C. The FFA is sending Professor Cady up this morning that the fact that we are having a little rainy weather now would indicate that it will be clear by the end of the week, and probably ideal football weather.
OLD OCTOBER.
Old October's purt' nigh gone,
And the frosts in' on com'
Little heavier every day—
Like our hearts is thataway!
Leaves is changing over head
Back from green to gray and red,
Brown and yeller, with their stem
Loosenin' on the oak and e'ms;
And the balance of the trees
Gittin' bolder every breeze
Like the heads we're scratchin' on
Old October's purt' night gone.
I love old October so,
I can't bear to see her go—
Seems to me like losin' some
Old home relative or chum—
'Pears like sorte' settin' by
Some old friend at sigh by sigh
Was a passin' out o' sight
Into everlastin' night!
Hickernuts a feller hears
Rattlin' down is more like tears
Drapin' on the leaves below
I love old October so!
Can't tell what it is about
Old October knocks me out!—
I sleep well enough at night—
And the blamed appetite
Ever mortal man possessed—
Last thing et, it tastes the best!—
Waltches, butternuts, pawpaws,
'lles and limbers up my jaws
Ferral service, sich as new
Pork, sparriers, and sausage, too
Yit, for all, they's somepin' "bour
Old October knocks me out!
—Riley.
PRINTING A COMING
ART, SAYS MR. NEAL
"Courses in printing will ultimately be a part of every high good school in the United States the same as those in manual training and mechanical drawing now are," said H. S. Neal, director of the printing laboratory in the department of logo design at the recent instituting of such a course in a Kansas City high school, this morning.
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"At present the Technical High School of Boston and one in Denver are the only ones offering such courses, but the idea is still in its infancy and many of the best high schools in the country will soon offer work in printing as a part of their schedule," said Mr. Neal.
Many colleges and universities are also establishing printing laboratories, the most notable examples being the ones at the University of Wisconsin Columbia University, and the University of Washington.
SAYS MEN SHOULD NOT
TAKE CO-EDS TO GAMES
That the recent ruling of the athletic association of Northwestern University requiring co-eds who attend football games to be unaccompanied by gentlemen friends, is a good thing, and should be introduced at the University of Kansas, is the opinion of cheer-leader "Chuck" Doldle. He declared that the men who has a co-heel with him quite frequently are in attention divided fro mthe game, and is unable to root he should.
"I realize that the girls are good rooters," he said, "but they, as well as the boys can do better yelling if you are in receptions reserved for their own use."
GIRLS WILL DARN SOCKS
FOR COLLEGE BACHELORS
K. U. Women to Open Patching Bureau on Campus for Benefit of Students And Professors.
No more will the hole appear undressed in the student sock. Nor will the shirt of the young professor be rent.
A "patching bureau", which will meet the needs of bachelor professors and men students, who want buttons sewed on, socks darned, and similar tasks done, the charge to be by the piece or by the hour, depending upon the character of the repairing done, will be established by the University Y. W. C. A., if co-eds can be found who want to earn money in this way without having their names known to their customers.
Miss Mollie R. Carroll, Secretary of the Y. W. C. A. here, believes that plenty of this kind of work is to be obtained, but that the women students are not willing to do it when their names are given.
If enough girls want to start a bureau of this kind, Miss Carroll will help get the work at once.
SNEAK THIEVES. ENTER TWO CHAPTER HOUSES
Beta Theta Pi and Phi Delta
Theta Mourn Several
Suits These Days
Lookout for Sneak Thieves, these days.
Thieves entered the Beta house,
1537 Tennessee St. last week and stole
clothing valued at $150.00, during
fraternity meeting.
Nothing is known of the identity of the robbers but it is evident the thieves were well acquainted with the kitchen, and they opened the kitchen door, which is never closed.
There are thirty or more members belonging to the fraternity. It is natural that the dog who has become accustomed to so many strangers would not growl on the approach of any one.
Two nights previous, the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house was entered and $100 worth of clothing was taken.
SCIENTISTS FIND NEW
SYNONYM FOR FARMER
University of Kansas scientists have found a new synonym for "Kansas Farmer." This latest word is "Hero," and each of the professors who spent the last two months seeking for the cause of the horse disease epidemic stand willing to testify to its fitness.
"Those who saw the farmer of Kansas pass through the fire marvel at his courage," declares Dr. S. J. Hunter, head of the research bureau at Ness City. "Banker, business man and farmer rallied in their trouble and faced it all with a smile. When he went to a horse or horses withered in a single night, the man of Kansas murmured not the morning.
"His was as great a courage as the soldier, and he played well his part in the tragedy. One farmer I knew lost seven horses within a week. Coming just at harvest time, it seemed inevitable but that his labors of an entire year would prove of no avail. Yet, without a cheep, he came in for advice on how to save his last animal.
Send the Daily Kansan home.
Methods of the prevention of coam mine explosions have been investigated by the University geologist.
If you notice a stude with his arms full of junk, and a head full of nonsense, and mouth full of bunk; if you ask him a question and bite off a chunk of sage old advice, not do swear, you're the monk! It's a pretty safe bet that he's going. If you see a fair maiden with arms full of bags, smiling so brightly a tull of the stages, you may ask her, (but softly), if said fair maid rags, and if she sighs gently, I'll bet she slow drags. It's a pretty safe bet that she's going.
IT LOOKS TO ME LIKE IT MIGHT RAIN TONIGHT
If you see a nice boy looking up at the sky, with a frown on his face and a serious eye, as he heaves a delicious old three-dollar-sigh, it's a cinch that he thinks of the cab he must buy. It's pretty good sign that HE'S GOING.
ALL K.U. GRADS TO ATTEND HOMECOMING
Thousands Will Gather on Campus Eighty-seven Out of Every Hundred
Ponce.
November 23 to see Kansas Twist Tiger's Tail in Football.
The first time that students and graduates of the University of Kansas have been brought together in great numbers will be November 23 when the Tiger team from Missouri University comes to Lawrence for the annual game. Ten thousand old timers are expected at the contest.
The crowd that used to attend the games when they were played in Kansas City was larger than is expected on the home field this year but did not reach the halfway point or small proportion of the alumni or students were among the spectators.
One of the big features of the occasion will be an enthusiasm meeting for the old grads and the undergrads the night before the game. Alumni speakers will tell "how we used to do it," and a dozen student organizations will put on stunts to make the old boys wish they were young again.
This year the University of the past and of the present will stand together in cheering the Kansas team to victory.
Alex Wetmore Visits Campus.
Mr. Alex Wetmore, a former student of the University, is visiting friends here for a few days. He has been in the employ of the government for three years as a field naturalist.
Professor Bailey to Speak.
Prof. E. H. S. Bailey will give the talk next Tuesday on the subject,
"That Side and That." Professor Bailey's address will deal with his European trip, which he took last year.
The Wyandotte County club held its regular meeting last night in Myers hall at 7:30. Plans for the year were discussed.
Wyandottes Meet.
J. I. Miller, a junior law, has pledged Sigma Nu.
FEW K. U. STUDENTS JOIN NO CHURCH
Students interested in the study of French will meet tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 for the purpose of organizing a French club. This organization will be conducted entirely by the undergraduates and will replace the French Circle conducted by the faculty.
Students of Parisian Tongue Will Organize Circle All Their Own
Those Kansas high school students who are planning to attend Eastern universities should go to their home institution if they want to make their acquired knowledge useful to the general public.
This is the advice of the Christian Science Monitor, expressed in an editorial in its issue of October 12.
"Students who, from principle or inclination," says the Monitor, "wish to make their acquired knowledge serviceable immediately to the masses of men, are likely to choose the more aggressively and serviceably managed colleges, colleges, and universities. Harvard, Calgary, Columbia, and Columbia have yet to make connection with the people in positive, constructive social service, after the fashion of Wisconsin, Illinois and Kansas universities.
The meeting will be held in room 306, Fraser hall.
STAY IN KANSAS FOR COLLEGE EDUCATION
TO FORM FRENCH CLUB MASOUE
Are Religiously Inclined, Says Registrar Geo. O. Foster
"The last religious census of the state of Kansas places the total church membership as but 33.3 percent of the population" says Mr. Fos-Foster, "At the University of Kansas, 1297 undergraduates are actual members of religious institutions, while 513 more have a preference and attend services regularly, although they have not joined."
Eighty-seven students of every hundred at the University of Kansas are religiously inclined and in most cases members of churches. Results of a careful census taken by Registrar George O. Foster indicate that but 12 per cent of the student body have no church preference.
"No other body of people in the world can show as high a percentage of religious affiliation as the students of colleges and universities."
More students are followers of the Methodist doctrine than of any other religion. One quarter of the student body, 834, are Methodists; of these more than half follow with 380 and the Congregationalists come third with 219.
Other religions represented are the Christian, 129; Baptist, 114; Episcopal, 92; Catholic, 73; Lutheran, 36; Christian Science, 29; Unitarian, 25; United Presbyterian, 26; Friends, 16; Memnonite, 14; United Brethren, 10; Evangelical, 10; Unitarian (orced), 10; Evangelical Association, 10; Jewish, 6; Reformed, 5; Universalist, 5; Free Methodist, 1; Latter Day Saints, 1.
THETA TAU NAMES
SIX NEW MEMBERS
Theta Tau, Honor Engineering fraternity, announced today the following pledges: Chas W. Tholen, Lawrence W. Kinsear, Harry Staley, B. Alvin Ruth, Sam Fairchild and John S. Butler
"Boys of Company B" Probably Will be Staged This
CLUB
Year
Wm. Q. Cain, manager of the Masque club this year is trying to secure "The Boys Company B" for the club's annual production. This plas has had great success, Paul Gilmore staring in it and has a successful in obtaining the play, heavy royalty on it. If Mr. Cain will be the first time that the piece has ever been played in Lawrence.
Last night the tryout for parts was held but as there was so much activity, not been definitely selected and will be published in the Kansan Friday.
Rooters Get Your Seats.
MR. ROOTER: Have you made your reservation in the THUNDERING THUSOUS section for the Missouri Game? All K. U. M. Rooters must reserve their seats in the ROOTER'S SECTION for the K. U.-M. U. Game this week. GET BUSY!
The work of extension at the state fish hatchery, under direction of the University Regents, promises inestimable benefit to the state.
All but three of the Kansas counties are represented in the student body of the University.
Send the Daily Kansan home.
USE BULLETIN BOARD
TO GET WORK FOR MEN
The University employment bureau which is operated by Roy Stockwell, secretary of the Y. M. C. A, has begun a new plan whereby the service of the bureau will be more efficient. A new bulletin board has been placed in Fraser hall close to the drinking fountain. On this board notices regarding employment will be posted.
"The purpose of this bulletin board is to get hold of men on short notice," said Roy Stockwell this morning. "Just the 'hurry-up' calls will be posted. The calendar of available work will be kept strictly up to date."
HERE, MR. KANSAN, READ
THESE FOOD STATISTICS
You'll Have To Eat Eight Times As Much Cabbage As Apple Pie To Get Same Results.
Kansas citizens must eat about eight times the amount of cabbage as apple pie, and more than sixteen times as many pickles as chocolate creams in order to receive the same benefit in bodily energy.
Graphic representation of the proportion of various foods necessary to yield to the body 100 calories of energy, by the University class in Dietetics under Dr. Edna Day, have been studied. The graphs of the Home, Economics department
Here in a cupboard are small bottles and glasses of actual food such as rice, flour, macaroni, corn meal, crackers and the like in the proportion of their food value. The perishable foods are represented by bread and rice cotton in bread and saucers. Some of the labeled potatoes, rice and wheat rarebit, lean and fat pork, carrots, turnips and cabbage.
Butter, cheese, and caramel pudding of colored paraffin repose in wooded saucers, and peanut brittle itself, is found among the rest.
ENTRANCE TO K.U.
WILL.BE EASIER
College Faculty Will Pass or Fate Of High School Students This Afternoon
A meeting of the faculty of the College has been called at 4:30 this afternoon in Blake Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the question of entrance requirements made by the College. A committee has been working on the plan for some time and its report will be read then. This committee is composed of the following professors: E. Gallo, W. H. Carruth, H. P. Cady, A. J. Boynton, D. L. Patterson, E. Haworth, and U. G. Mitchell.
"Our idea is to give the entrance requirements more elasticity" said Professor Erasmus Haworth this morning. "We want to allow students more freedom in entering and give them a chance to make up some deficiency after they enter college, instead of leaving them out one term or perhaps a year."
It is planned to recognize two units of one language and one of another instead of three of one certain language. This would be to be taken to the amount of two units.
The mathematics requirements are to be modified and, according to the plan of the committee, students will be required to have completed two and a half years of studies, in addition to one each of algebra and geometry, before their Junior year.
It is also planned to allow no deficiencies whatever in entrance requirements after September 1, 1913. The report dissension over this part of the report.
This plan of the committee is to be put before the College faculty at the meeting this afternoon and action will then be taken upon it.
Recruits Make High Scores.
Recruits Make High Scores. The season for target practice for the University company of the K. N. G., which closes tomorrow, has been unusually successful from the standpoint of the scores made. A very high percentage of the men, including the new recruits, succeeded in qualifying as marksmans. In order to do this it is necessary to make a score of at least 98 out of a possible 150.
Pi Beta Phi entertained Sigma Alpha Epsilon from 7 to 8 last evening.
MR. K.U. STUDENT IT'S UP TO YOU
To Make Tomorrow Night's Yell Fest a Huge Success.
RALLY TO BEGIN AT 6:45.
Follow the Drum and Get Into the Fun Professors Thorpe and Rice to Make Talks.
The "Revenge Rally" will be all out and over before the whirl of society begins in the city so forget that coed and get in line. At 6:45 the band will lead the loyal members of the Thundering Thousand through the student district to Fraser Hall. At the rescuing Prof. Merle Thorpe and Prof. H. A. Rice will speak. The song prize will be awarded by the vote of the rooters. The meeting will adjourn at 7:45.
"Kansas roots should have a good song," said Professor Thorpe, of the Department of Journalism, this morning. "Remember how nice the songs of Nebraska sounded to us last year? We ought to have several good songs with lots of pep to them. Every student should come out tomorrow night and help decide which songs will be sung to the Missouri crowd."
WILL MEET TO REVISE
STATE CRIMINAL LAWS
To recommend to the state legislature revisions in the present criminal law code and to suggest new statutes, a joint meeting of the Kansas State Conference and the Kansas State Soctions, the Kansas Probate Judges Conference an d the Kansas State Society of Criminal Law and Criminology will be held at the University of Kansas December 5, 6 and 7.
Bills have already been drawn up by the Criminal Law Society providing for the change in the time allowed for appeal to the Supreme Court from two years to one year; for the sterilization of criminals; for the destruction of unhealthy houses, and similar measures, and these will be discussed by the three organizations and passed upon.
"Dissatisfaction with the administratorin of the criminal law amounts to little unless it is followed by constant intelligent effort to improve it," declares Prof. William E. Higgins, of the University School of Law, who is arranging the joint meeting. "Kansans are awakening to the need of the scientific study of crime and of criminal law and procedure. This meeting of the three organizations will draw up bills for legislative action."
"The State Conference of Charities and Corrections has devoted itself successfully to the problems of the various penal, correctional and charitable organizations, public and private of the state. The Probate Judges Conference has been highly successful in securing intelligent effort to the conduct of the Juvenile Courts of the state, while the Kansas State Society of Criminal Law Criminology was formed last May under the auspices of the University to further the scientific study of crime, criminal law and procedure, to promote measures for solving the problems connected therewith, and to coordinate the effort of individuals and organizations interested in the administration of certain and speedy justice."
CHURCH NOTICE.
A special service for students of the University will be held Sunday night at 7:45 o'clock a the First Presbyterian church. The meeting under the direction of the Rev. Stanford Dinger. htr. hall. Dr. Robert McBride, of Leavenworth will deliver a sermon on "Humanity of Jesus Christ."
CHAPEL TALK
Mr. Jay House of the Topeka Daily Capital and one of the leading newspaper men of the state will be the chief speaker in chapel tomorrow morning. Mr. House is known to many through his column "On Second Thought" and through his character "Dod Gaston."