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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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Vol. XXIV.
Social Sororities Announce Pledges; 143 Are Selected
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY, SEPT. 17, 1926
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Organization and Pledge Lists Are Checked at End of Rush Season
One hundred forty-three pledges were announced last night by 11 social sorities of the University.
Under the rushing system, sororists submit the names of girls they wish to be involved in. Neesus H husband and the girls rushed also submit to Dean H husband their preference list. The lists were compiled when Gwynedd was done yesterday afternoon.
Pi Omega Pi; Dorothy Boney,
Wichita; Nittaile Hall, Dorothy
McComb, Kansas City, M.; Ruth
Arma, Arma; Forestine Gortt, Fort Scott
are announced are as follows:
Theta Phi Alpha: Frances Mc-
Dallas, Texas; Mary Louse Kohle
Kohle Dralem Dramy, Kansas City,
Molestie Murphy, Niles; Marie Corcorn,
Severance; Mary Ellen Reed,
Glasee.
Kappa kappa Gamma: Helen Wood, Frances Bliss, Poutie Winez, Kansas City, Mo.; Darline Canayet, Iloa; Louise Freeman, Topora; Dorothy Gafford, Minnesota; Theil Hepler, Fort Scott; Louse Laming, Jophin, Mo.; Marie Nelson, Omma, Ma; May James, Evra Naupin, Mildee Snyer, Kansas City, Mo.; Milred Meuser, Paola.
Kappa Alpha Theta: Catherine Cateau, Eunice Goepert, Independence; Mary Phillips, Denver, Col.; Marion Dilleneck, Burke McClure; Marianne Loehrs, Helen McLure; lasa City, Kans; Helen Haines, Augusta; Dorothy Taft, Garner, Oakville; Ruth Kerlin, Bartlesville, Okin; Orih Henderson, Excelsior Springs, Mo; Kathleen Petrie, Wichita; Linda Emporia, Frances Franzer, El Dorado.
Pi Beta Phi; Betty Ball, Webb City, Mo.; Clariva Snider, Jopin,Mo.; Helen Hungerford, Dorothy Topka; Helen Topka, Gunterchutten; Torjanska; Teepaak Gutchen, Hutchinson; Mary Gardner, McAlester, Maxine Dorothy Hall, El Dorudo; Maxine Wilson, New Hamilton, Ms. Mary Eckert, Katherine, Maxine Fisher, Katherine, James, Maxine Fisher, Margaret, Fisher, Wichita; Jane Griffith, Laguna Beach, Calif.; Dorothy Philips, Barthelemy Olika, Maxine Fisher, Kathryn French, Kansas City, Mo.; Nelle Marie Davis, Pittsburgh; Marian Keck, Sedalia, Mo.; Suan Keh, Wichita; Alice Sutton, Houston, Texas, and Marie Lounge Olmstead,
Alba Xi Delta: Janet Fleishman, Mariam Bonian, Kansas City, Mo; Elena Webb, Kansas City, Mo; Ruth Stice, Kansas City, Mo; Dorothy Pipe, Lawrence; Louise Wright, Santa Paula, N. M.; Panicue Hancock
Alpha Omiacrri Pt: Donity Ros well, Andria Woodward, Kansas City Mo.; Mary Lee Robin, Spouse of Joseph Robin; Florence Longorek, Elmerson; Dori Dugger, Louis; Louise However, Penn sylvanian; Isak Drummon, Covadaleva
Alpha Chi Omega: Haleen Taboon Kansas City, Mo; Joan Winters, El Dorado; Florence Stretcher, Coffeyville; Elizabeth Sheldon, Ottawa Hazel Rambo, Jane Musition, Kansas City, Mo; Mary Cotton, Cottonwood
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Kiwanis Club Hears Allen
Kiwanis Club Hears Allen
East Reduces Motor Fatalities
With Novel Method
Dr. F. C, Allen, director of athletics, speaking at the weekly lunch cone of the Kiewit Club of the Kiewit trip this summer during which time he was instructor in coaching school at Kearney and Peru, Neb., Hays and Brown.
“One of the features I noticed during my summer tour,” said Doctor Allen. “was the use of traffic signal cameras.” He added that Canada and eastern United States.
"The most striking and effective thing inducing careful driving," said Doctor Allen, "is the use in Ohio of crosses along the highway to mark spots where persons have died in highway accidents. The crash are without injury, but tell their own story. The highway out of Columbras, of 40 of these crosses mark the scenes of fatal accidents in a stretch of 26 miles."
Kansas Paleontologist Is Well Known in Europe
H. T. Martin of the paleontology department has just received a scientific publication by Dr. Thomas H. Withews, F. G. S., of the British Museum, London, describing a new species of dinosaur known as Titanopleon martini in honor of Mr. Martin. Many of the fossils collected by Mr. Martin in Western Kansas thirty-five to forty years ago have been identified and other large museums of Europe, where he is well known to the Paleontologists of these institutions.
Men's Glee Club Has Many Vacancies Now, Says T. A. Larremore
Only Nine of Old Members Who Went to New York Are Returning
The number of old members of the Men's Glee Club will not return is greater this year than was an indication of the club's remore, director. Only one man who was not expected to return has come back and many veterans who were counted upon to help retain the Mission would be cup have failed to return to school.
Of the 36 men who made the trim to New York last year, only nine have returned to school and only one of the remaining for the current year has returned.
"As a result of these vacancies, there are more opportunities for new men to get on the club than ever before," Professor Larsmore said. "At the present time, only $2 new men have signed cards for the new team that most many of the organized houses have not been heard from."
Trouys are being given daily account according to the director who said that he would be glad to receive further information at his office, 201 Glen hall.
He requests candidates to sign the ards found in the box just outside is offer and to leave these cards under the door. Applicants, will be given an opportunity for a trial, according to the list given at in the Channeler's bulletin.
Mrs. Stevens Acquitted
Suspicion in Hall Mills Case Directed at Grosline
(United Press)
Someville, N. J., Sept. 17, Mrs. Frances Steven pleaded "not guilty" oday in her trial in the Hall-Mills order case.
Suspicion has been directed toward Ralph Groline, who was at the scene in January when he was denied for four years that he was at the scene of the crime, but has finally confessed that he was at the fatal spot on the night that the crime occurred.
Alexander Simpson, special prescruc-
ment attorney, said today that Grosso
line had not told the complete truth
to the grand jury. Simpson believe that
Grosso line has not told all that he
will be given another three degree
soon.
The April grand jury will be convened again. Indictment for perjury will be asked, according to Simpson.
Washington, Sept. 17. -Andrew Mellon, secretary of the treasury, returned today to the United States from a two month visit in Europe and received reporters in his large office for ten hours. He said he did not wish to talk.
Secretary of Treasury Mellon Returns to U. S
K. U. exhibits will be broken up tomorrow noon. Only a part of them will be sent to the Hutchinson University exhibits will be returned to Lawrence.
Mellon refused to comment to the press on controversial matters. He said, however, that conditions in Europe seemed to be improving.
United Press
Mellon evaded the question designed to reveal whether he had discussed the liquor question with foreign government officials.
Late enrollments and charges of enrollment in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will be made in Robinson gymnastics Sept. 16, from 4 to 12 Dr. Jean Deane, Dean of the College.
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"Intelligence, Kindness and Courage Are Elements Most Important," He Believes
"The editor must be courageous and kind at the same time. It is better to have a reputation for kindly courge than one for caution and ability to avoid trouble. The courageous man may make mistakes 50 percent of the time, but the man who decides not to act it all makes them 90 percent of the time."
"My editorial policy is made up of three elements," said William Allen White, editor of the Emporia Gazette, in an informal talk before classes of the department on the morning. "First is intelligence, next kindness, and last courage."
Mr. White in his introductory remarks said that he had 42 years of experience in newspaper work. He addressed his talk more especially to students who stressed the close relationship between the editorial and advertising columns.
The editorial policy of a paper should extend to its advertisements, Jr. White declared, "To give try to reciece. It will also make you trouble," as asserted, "Don't be afraid of video, every newspaper office exists."
A short session of questions followed Mr. White's talk. One of the questions was in regard to the extent
"Never fear to say, 'I am wrong,' they are the three grandest words in history and you have to be or. But most above all else, and be sure that you keep your cistern of knowledge well filled with current ending, either it will so run out
that a paper should allow its advertisers to control its news column. The author of this feature has a characteristic phrase, "You don't have to haveey your advertisers if you tell your advertising instead of pulling forebirds and asking favor about
Word has been received by Supt. C, M. Blair that Haskell will be honored by having at its celebration Hubert Work, Secretary of the Interior in the cabin of President Coolidge. Among the distinguished guests who will attend are Rachel Korn and Richard Stadium and the Haskell-Bucknell game game here October 27-30.
Hubert Work to Attend Stadium Dedication Here
The word that Commissioner Work could be at the Indian school for the education of the children in a telegram from H. B. Pears, Superintendent of Indian Affairs to the government.
Doctor Allen To Speak Sunday Dr. F. C. Allen, director of physical education at the University, will speak to the combined University classes at the First Baptist Church, and attend a Student Evening. His subject will be "Playing the Game." Every K. U. student is invited to hear Allen.
The telegram stated also that Commissioner of Indian Affairs Burke is lanning to attend the stadium dedication.
Other officials of national importance that are to be here for the celebration will include Senator Charles E.urtis of Kansas and General King, hgoffee in command at Fort Leavenworth.
Wire Flashes United Press
Los Angeles, Sept. 17.—Mrs. Ames McPheron and four others are being held on three charges of alleged conspiracy to obstruct justice. The warrants signed by the county attorney came as the climax of a long investigation of the kidnapping and imprisonment that attracted nationwide attention. McPheron audited an investigation held the former radio operator and her mother.
London, Sept. 17—Norman Derham, an Englishman, completed a swim across the English town today and won $5000 offered by Loddlik, a charity with the citizenship of Great Britain who could better gettter Elderale's time. Derham landed near Dover at 10:57, 12 hours and 58 minutes after the water at Cape Griseau, France. Her time was 14 hours, 31 minutes.
Washington, Sept. 17. —The United States government has decided not to protest the killing of Jacobs Roseball, wealthy New Yorker, to the Mexican government to capture and punish the remaining culprits. Officials expressed the opinion that Mexican authorities have exerted and are exercising every effort to map out justice to the bandits. Two of the six bandits were
Freshman Initiation Committee Sets Date for Annual Ceremony
Tradition Established in 192 Will Be Held Sept. 30 at Stadium
at Stadium
The initiation is a symbolic tradition begun in 1924, by which a torch representing the ideals of the University will be updied by them during their college days. A torch parade from old North College hill down to the state hall will be held and the loyalty in the members of the new class is planned. The Athenian oath of loyalty will be administered to the new students. "Mac" and the band
September 30 has been selected by the freshman initiation committee as the tentative date for the third annual initiation of freshmen into the spirit and ideals of the University of Kansas. The committee met Wednesday evening, but is as yet uncertain of whether they would be sought by them for that evening.
Although this initiation is held primarily for new students, upperclassmen are expected to attend and take part in the ceremony.
New York, Sept. 17.—A fresh-water well only a few yards from the seashore which, although its level is below that of the sea, is affected by the tides yet is not contaminated by the salt water, is one of the sights at Sea Glass Bay, on the Atlantic City. The well, according to Paul Schrumman, in the Geographical Review, has shown a rise and fall of about sixteen feet. When first drilled the water gushed as high as fourteen feet above the ground, but increased rapidly and then slowed, water to do as much as thirty feet show the surface.
Well Near Seashore Is Effected by Tides
(Science Service)
The warriorc of a wealthy woman who died in London on the other day included more than 400 pairs of silk stockings.
Hill Organizations Co-operate to Aid Flood Relief Fund
Tag Day Will Be Monday:
Students and Faculty
Will Contribute
Separately
Definite plans have been made to raise funds among the students and faculty of the University for the re-establishment of the F. M. Dawson, acting dean of men, who is in charge of the relief work. The organizations on the campus have been asked to co-ordinate with the rest of the move, and by means of a tag day the students will have an opportunity to contribute to the fund. All money raised will be used in the campaign being met in other ways.
"No definite goal has been set," said Mr. Dawson. "The whole idea in the spirit behind the move, and it is hoped that each student and faculty will contribute something." The faculty will contribute to a separate fund."
The University is falling in line with many cities and communities over the state in an effort to raise awareness of the effects of cottonwaste, Neoscoa and Verdigris valleys. An extensive campaign has been launched in Lawrence and will be extended throughout New York.
All money raised at the University will be remitted through the local Red Cross chapter, and will be designed as a University contribution.
Dramatic Tryouts Begin
Two Readings Must Be Given by Each Entrant
Preliminary tryouts for the Dramatic Club will begin Monday at 2:30 according to an announcement made today. All applicants are asked to bring their own readings. Each entrant must give two readings, one a straight reading, preferably an edi- tion, and the other a dramatic dialogue.
"The more dramatic value it has the better," declared George Calhoun president of the club. "Students who intend to try out should pick dramatic readings which are best suited to their talents."
Tryouts are open to those who wish to enter the club and the matter of class does not prohibit anyone. The committee will be in the Little Theater for tryouts, but there had an opportunity to try out. The readings do not need to have been prepared beforehand. The committee urges all applicants to present them beforehand as the club wishes to get started immediately on the fall production.
Course in Norse Offered
Students interested in study of the Norwegian language will be given opportunity this year to enroll in a course in that subject to be offered in the spring semester. The faculty Sturtevant will at Robinson gymnastium during late enrollment Saturday morning to accept any of the courses which is scheduled by appointment.
Church Mixer Planned Tonight
The Baptist mixer is scheduled for this Friday evening, in the parlor of the Episcopal Church, 8 Eighth and Kentucky, at 8 o'clock.
A novel program entitled "K. U. You Like It" has been planned. All attendees English preference or membership together with their friends are invited.
Sour Owl Sale Exceeds Any Previous Campaign
Twenty-two hundred Sour Owls were purchased before 2 p. m. Friday, making this sale the largest one ever for these owls since they said before moon.
The printed Owls numbered, 2600 which is the second largest ever printed. This publication of the issue includes a series of eight colors on the front cover. Copies of the remaining Owls of this edition may be bought at any news stand. The next issue will be entitled "Been" number and will fly Oct. 23.
Prof. Skilton Writes
Opera While Visiting
at MacDowell Colony
Story Is Taken From Legend of Tallia Indians of Tennessee
Prof. C. S. Skilton, of the School of Fine Art, who has been spending the entire summer in the East where he has been working on his opera, "Kalipon," written from the Indian village, N. H., that the opera "Kalipon," taken from Indian traditions, has been given an enthulmination reception by the other members of the colony, according to Dean D. M. Swarthorst. The story of the opera is taken from the Indian village, N. H., that the opera is concerned the young chieftain Kalipon and a princess from another tribe, Tallinah. The Indian village is situated on a plateau and is destroyed by a flood. Around this situation and these two characters the entire opera is
Among those present at the reception of the opera was Anna Paukulova Oberforster, who wrote the book "What We Heart in Music," and six years the head of the music section of the National Federation of Women's club. She said that the story of the opera was not excellent in its music; it was音乐 for superior to any other similar work in this country. Chairman of music of the National Federation of Women's club said that the organization would have done a better job with opera as they have done for other American composers. Also that the federation will try to arrange a premiere or first performance.
Two years ago Professor Skilton sketched a sketch of "Kalamon" before the University Club. The performance was received quite enthusiastically. Many of Professor Skilton's friends think that it is the best thing that he has
Nothing definite about the production of the opera has been done as yet but there are certain Chicago opera professionals interested now but who will be teaching the next Professor Skilton will return to Lawrence about the first of October and now plans to meet his chasses on October 4. Until that time he will remain at the MacDowell colony. Other instructors in the Fine Arts department include members of their classes and giving the students their preliminary work.
Washington Vaudevillians Defeated at Primarie
Washington, Sept. 17.—Two of a team that Washington calls vowsevilians are about to pass from the congressional stage.
Rep. William Upshaw, Democratic dry champion, and John P. Hill, champion of Demon run, have been boasted in the primaries. Others have furnished the house with amusements but few have received the class of Hill and Ivance. They have been the leaders of many of the faction and blue movements.
Although holding exactly opposite views on the prohibition question and frequently on other issues the men are close friends outside the chamber.
A special meeting of the Kappa Phi club is called for 2:30 Saturday, Sept. 18, at the home of the clubs in Cleveland, Ohio. All cabin members are urged and requested to be present. Important—Ivanita Kirkna, publicity
--had much to do with this. Education will furnish a way to increase this wealth in years to come.
The last psychological examination will be given at 8 o'clock Saturday morning, Sept. 18, in Fraser church. All new students must take the examination before enrolling.
Chancellor Greets Students in First Assembly of Year
William Allen White Makes Short Talk After Song by Irene Peabody of Faculty
In the first all-University concoction of the year, which was held at Robinson gymnastics at 10 a. m., today, Chancellor E. H. Lindley gave his students new students and faculty members and explaining many of the traditions at the university. Chancellor Lindley stressed the fact that the college student's money is spent for things that broaden, widen, and deepen the standard of education. The program was arranged as follows: Duocabulary; responsive reading, Psalm 163 by led Dr. Frank Strong; vocal solo, "On the Steps," Gretchenainoff, by Miss Irene Peabody with Miss Helen Marcell as accompanist; announcements by Chancellor Lindley; author of the Emporia Gazette; the Chancellor's address, and the singing of the "Crimson and the Blue."
"Every freshman who enters a college or university is in the presence if a fortune," said Chancellor Lindsey. "The most positive position on a million dollar bank."
"Statistics show," the stated Chancellor Lindley, "that the wealth of this country has nearly doubled since 1970. Nearly eighty million dollars of wealth were created in this country during last year. The sources of this increase are natural forces. Modern machinery has
"Price does not indicate the quality of a product," and Chancellor Lindsey added. "A person to determine the relative qualities of different types of products."
"Compounded waste and leisure is present everywhere though not so pretenseful in college. I don't think the continental idea that if a person possessed an education he need not work has been to exit in most instances."
Cancellor Lindley spoke in praise-worthy terms of the late Doctor Eljot, former president of Harvard University. "He was one of the foremost citizens of this country," said "huncelleu Lindley."
"Every person is in command of unusual powers," said Chancellor Birley. "In ancient times, we seven kings were accused by everyone. They were hung, four, pride, greed, love, hate, and imagination, but modern America has grown more powerful. In task it is to see that all of the forces of nature keep their places as servants."
Chancellor Lindley concluded his address by stressing the wonderful opportunity that all college students have in their hands.
Many Books in Demand
W. S. G. A. Exchange Manager
Calls for More Texts
The W. S. G. A. book exchange in Watson Library has been doing a good business the last two days, according to Ms. Perry, who will demand for books, the exchange will remain open on Saturday of this week from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m.
A number of books have been in great demand and the manager asks that any students who have copies of the following list of books bring them in if they wish to sell them. The book "The Civil War; Jensen's 'Pollination': Since the Civil War; Jensen's 'Pollination': Finance"; Hunter's "Psychology"; revised edition; Fraser and Squair "Modern French Grammar"; Ely's "Outlines of Economics"; Blackmar and Gillin's "Outlines of Sociology; Park and Burgess' Outines of Sociology"; and Tanssay's "Principles of Sociology." They will be paid for all books purchased.
Arrangements have been made to keep the exchange open on Monday and Tuesday afternoons next week. You may wish to purchase books you may do it. It is also probable that the same hours will be observed throughout the week but not yet been determined on what day the exchange will be open regularly.
Gerttlea Sorry, c 29, is in the student hospital with an infected foot as the result of a sprained ankle.
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