PAGE TWO THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 7. 1926 University Daily Kansan Official Student Paper of THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE, KANAS Editor/Coach Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor Sunday Editor News Editor News Editor News Editor Alumun Editor Exchange Editor Ticket Editor Night Editor Telegraph Editor Loon Sue Harden Gin Chloe Ally Van Mene Ally Van Mene Warrick Grath Warrick Grath Robert Tomlinson Chelsea Fife Lionel Fossey Lionel Fossey Kevin Kearney Rev Flehitz George Crawford Raymond Woods Michael McCoy Pixie Fitchers T. C. Kither Robert L. Tomson Tim Fischer Eva Belle Lawrence Eva Belle Lawrence Business Manager...H. Richard McParlane Editorial Department K.U. 52 Business Department K.U. 60 Entered as second-class mail mattermaster to the University of Kansas, under the act of March 1, 1872, Kauaee, Kanuae. On the return of his letter and on Sunday morning by students in the university of Kansas, from the Press of the university of Kansas, from the Press of the university of Kansas. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1926 TRADITIONS IN THE MOLD The Men's Student Council had found it advisable to stand impassively and inactive regarding the enforcement of freshman regulations while it legislated last fall, and watch immediately called forth a storm of protest and dissension. That such inaction was wise is doubtful; that it was expedient is questionable. That the council was unable to enforce its regulations is significant; that it had not the courage to right a seeming wrong is lamentable. One well known professor of psychology very clearly summarized the situation when he said to the council, "Your ideal and principle is commendable, but your method is entirely wrong." Then he cited conclusive psychological cases to prove his point. "Instead of instilling loyalty to your University, you instill a fear of the paddle. Thus you defeat your own end." The council reiterates that the regulations were drawn from a resume of those existing in eastern colleges. But the argument is not conclusive: "East is East, and West is West." Eastern colleges depend for enforcement of their regulations upon old school traditions which have become firmly established throughout the years. They have become an integral part of the college spirit; almost its very essence. And it has been definitely proven that traditions cannot be established by legislation. Rather they must evolve from an inward sense of loyalty to a common cause, and they are in turn compelled by the concerted action of the entire student body. Kansas is not yet old enough to possess such traditions. Further, Kansas is yet no young that the wild spirit of its pioneers has not yet died, and the desire for freedom and independence still prevails. It is a social heritage. Thus, two basic factors present themselves: first, that traditions are established only through the glorification of the past in simple but reverent exemplification; second, that the perpetuation of the memory of these traditions is dependent upon the observation of them by the entire student population. The conclusion is simple. Out of the past of the University, history relates that freshman caps were chosen by the freshmen themselves as a mark of distinction. The incident which caused this action is sufficient to warm the coldest heart and cause its possessor to regard the little blue cap with proud reverence. If upperclassmen would but tell the newcomer to the University of these things, there would be no need for the paddle; freshmen would wear their caps because they wanted to their caps because they had to. But let not the upperclassmen force upon the freshmen the expression of loyalty to the University. Instead let freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors unite in paying tribute to their Alma Mater. Instead of forcing the freshman to tip his cap to the flag, let every student do it voluntarily. Illustration and example are the best teachers. If the council made an error it is not too late to make amends, and though the path may be hard and the goal difficult to attain, the results and benefits will justify and outweigh the effort. "IF WINTER COMES" Today is the day to resurrect slabs, skis, sheighs, and the more modern galaxies and boats. Yesterday spring weather prevailed. Today, Old Man Winter has appeared upon the scene. People who had been fearless the year would pass by without at lent one good snowstorm, can rejoice in childish glee at the snow flakes as they fall. What matter to us, whether the snow brings tieups to the railroads, blockading snowrifters along the roads? We want our snow when we are young. We want it when we are grown. Some grow callous to the beauty, the purity, and the whole-some fun to be gained from snowcovered roads, fields and streets. But those people have usually grown callous to the other beauties of life. So whether we are young or old, let us get out into the great-out-of-doors and enjoy the beauty of the snowstorm. No, Jazzalina, Dean Brandt is not the Keeper of the B'. OUR AMERICAN UNIVERS TIES Leisure is the thing most needed in American universities and colleges, according to an English student, who has recently had an opportunity of studying them at first hand. M. C. Hollis was a member of the Oxford debating team which traveled throughout the United States, debating with the teams of various institutions of learning on the question of prohibition. The one word which he thinks is most expressive of American universities is organization. In contrast with the leisurely life of Oxford and Cambridge, where they boast that the greater part of what they can give comes from long and earnest discussions among the students themselves, the curricular life of the American college seems to be regulated in very great detail. Mr. Hollis concedes that the United States has set quite a different tack for itself in education from that of European schools, in attempting to give higher education to a much larger number of people. He admits that in doing this the system of credits and hours may be the best method by which to measure the work of students, but he believes that in this regulation some of the fine flavor of education is lost. We have never been able to decide whether the audience that kissed a composer following his performance in Chicago was expressing appreciation or seeking revenge. SUPERSTITION Spanish Inquisitions, dark torture cells, persecution and bloodshed—the are the horrors that the securing of Abie des Noyers, parish priest of Bombom, France, bring to mind. Ten religious families who perpetrated the monstrosity, believed that the health of their saint, "Our Lady of Tears," was injured by a demonic spell cast by Father des Noyers. Civilization has been unbelievable selective. To enlightened persons who understand the significance of psychology in its manifold phases, witchcraft and evil spells are impossible delusions; to dwellers remote from the influence of scientific knowledge, they are still vague menaces and oppressing fears. Superstition has ever been the enemy of progress. How many intellectual leaders have been sacrificed, how much knowledge distorted and buried within its sinister influence? In mediannaval regimes, fanaticism regarding demons and witches and diabolic power was typical of the intellectual darkness of the time. But in the 20th century, in one of the most enlightened nations of the world, french assaults prompted by such beliefs are as incredible as they are aburd. After all, our boasted civilization has not reached so far. 1704 vs. 1924 It has only been 221 years since the initial issue of America's first newspaper, the Boston News Letter, published by John Campbell in 1704. So slow was the early growth of the newspaper publishing business that for 15 years this paper remained without competition in all America. OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY BULLETIN Copy received at the Champlain Office, spring 1999, a.m. SQUARE AND COMPASS: Copy received at the Collection Office, Unit 1004 of No. 1004, U.S.A., Thursday, January 7, 1996 No. 80 Thursday, January 7, 1926 Yet today the newspaper publishing business, or profession—which ever it is would be called—is among the greatest in the world. According to 1919 figures, 160,000 executives and employees in the United States are engaged in issuing 17,000 newspapers. The aggregate annual income therefrom is 567 million dollars. All members are requested to attend a business meeting tonight at 7:20 in room 310 Sand hall, ARTHUR CLOUGH, President. While John Campbell may have received a few shillings for his paper in 1764, in 1924 one owner of a string of newspapers estimated his income at a million dollars a month. A single New York newspaper estimates its 'become' at 20 millions a year. It is possible that the Daily Kansan may have been just a little premature in publishing a notice of change in train schedules two whole days before the final examination schedule was given. The University of Utah has inaugurated a brief course in skiing for which college credit is given. John Campbell's News Letter, in 1704, was a two column, two-page paper. In 1924 a single paper contained 144 eight-column required to print this particular edition was 600 tons—enough to have lasted the Boston News Letter, in its original size, for 50,000 years. On Other Hills --william tox presents According to the employees of restaurants in Columbus, Ohio, the freshman men and the women of the university are the most troublesome patrons of restaurants there. The freshman men are criticized for silveryware, and the women are criticised for being unable to order quickly and for leaving articles. Clad only in a batting suit Howard Gilbert of the University of Wyoming often arranged a swarm of bees into figures of a beard and head of hair. The object of this demonstration was to advertise the ease with which the Caucasian bee may be handled under ordinary conditions. Eight songs in general use and four important cheer; must be known by freshmen of Columbia University before their examination at the hands of the sophomore class. The sophomores act as agents for the college as a whole, and the affair is not considered an interclass scrap. An investigation of prohibition violations on the campus of the University of Michigan is being conducted. At a meeting of all fraternity presidents, that a state university should try to uphold state laws was stressed. The athletic board of the Ohio State University plans to buy a waterproof cover for their stadium field in order to prevent the weather from interfering with games. They are incorporating both canvas and rubber covers. New Haven, Conn. Jan. 7. —Complete breakdown of the Ku Luk Klan in Connecticut and possibly in all New England States was seen here Tuesday following an announcement that a New Hampshire chapter had disbanded. The chapter is American-American and a mement to present "identification in the United States." And now that the New Year's bangover has worn off, why not keep that resolution and learn to dance this year? Don't think that you're too awkward to learn. It's not as hard as it looks. Humans Stop Growing Mentally at 15 or 20 Ihaac, N., Yiannou, T.—"If intelligence was a visible part of human anatomy like height, so that it could be seen and measured with a treadmill," Ihaac wrote. "The eruger individual stumps growing at around the age of fifteen, but that the brighter child continues to shoot in head and shoulders above the crook, may have more years to grow older," was the evidence presented by Dr. L. K. Thurstons, of the University of Chicago, before the psychological Association in session here. Come down and talk it over. Ione De Watteville School of Dancing "During the war it was possible to compare the brightness of men of different age by the army psychological tests," said Doctor Thurstone. "The tests indicated that intelligence does not increase with age, and experiencetaking intelligence is reached placed the adult intelligence is reached place the age limit at 14 or 15 years." "By new methods of measurement a study of 10,000 American children has been made and results show that more than half have doctoral years." Doctor Thurstone pointed out that the average brightness of the school children in all of school children in their teams. Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Train No. 31, west bound, leaves in 9:00 p. m. instead of 9:30 p. m. as received in Monday's train of the Kansan. Sale on Japanese Prints 5c to 85 at Keeler's. Blue Lantern Gift Art Shop Gifts of Distinction 1023 Massachusetts St. Big Reductions Our entire stock of embroidery is offered at a discount of 25 per cent. This stock includes our flat and Le Merite package condi- tional, consistant of palmares, pizzas, buffets, buffet sets, lunch meals and other goods which can now be obtained at a remarkable say. We are discontinuing our line of perfumes, powders and toilet articles, and to close them out we are offering them at a discount of 50 per cent, which is below cost. Sour Owl Flies Away to Banks of Amazon The "Lacky Number" of the Sour Owl will fly far away to the shady banks of the Amazon, where the tide of the dry Brazilian wet nets ever abate and cannumps. The terrific beat of the South American sun so impedes the labors of the collegians that they are able to do very little but catch up on them. In fact, a major part of the stuff of the Sour Owl are gratified to know that the magazine has been selected for an authoritative publication of threadbare American wits. The following letter was received by the president of the Sigma Dulci Chii Polytechnico do Coara, Praca Mara Polytechnico do Coara, Praca Mara do Herval, Fortalezão, Brazil: ORPHEUM We shall be very much obliged to you if you kindly send to the library of this Engineering College some past and the future issues of the Sour Owl published by your fraternity. If you would like us here we shall be glad to serve you. Dear Sir; Hoping to be favored at your earliest convenience. Tomorrow - Saturday I am, dear su, Yours truly, (signed) IdLasserrre Fernandes Secretary. Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority announces the pledging of Caroline Dorcas Bailer, ulc., c. Kansas City, Mo BOWERSOCK One Night Only TONIGHT Richard Herndon Presents the nashing Chicago Success Edmund Lowe GREATER THAN A CROWN A WHIRLWIND ROMANCE OF A MODERN ADVENTURE SEEKERS Also Comedy---"CAPTAIN SUDS" Bally Cumberland 8 Mos. at La Sale The, Chicago MAIL ORDERS NOW PRICES $2.50 to 75s—Plus Tax Good Seats at Box Office SHOWS . - - 3:00, 7:30, 9:00 PRICES · Mat. 10-20c, Eve. 10-30c By the Way Dean F, T. Stockton of the School of Business went to Topeka Thursday to attend a meeting of the Kansas Ice Men's Association. Chaucy Cox, A. B. 25, is a guest at the Acacia house this week. Powder company. He spent the holidays visiting his parents and friends at Hays. Lanning P, Rankin A, B. P'24, M. A, 25pt, spent a few hours in Lawrence last Sunday, on his way boat to Dover, where he met Mr. Hancock in search search laboratories of the Hurricanes AMERICAN INDIAN LOVE LYRICS Pearl Russell, Pi Beta Phi, will give a house party for K. U. freshmen at Great Bend between semesters. Sale on Japanese Prints 5c to $5 at Keeler's. W, R. Duckett, 129, and Hazel E. Tyson, uni. c. we married at the First Presbyterian church, St. Joseph, Mo., Dec. 28. Mr. and Mrs. Duckett will continue with their work at the University. 1021 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Mass. Songs of North American Indian Tribes, offering special insight into Indian psychology and customs. Selected by Nellie Barnes Department of English University of Kansas THE BOOK NOOK PRICE $1.75 Phone 666 ATTENTION! GIRLS Come down at once and look 'em over. Compacts at Less Than Half Price We have a large assortment of computers left over from our inventory and you may have any one displayed in our window at a price you can't resist. 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