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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Vol. XXIII
Cosmopolitan Club to Open District Convention Here
Many Nationalities Meet to Foster Friendship Among Foreign Students.
Students
Youths of different nationalities race, color and religion will be represented at the district convention of the Cosmopolitan Club which will be held in Lawrence from Dec. 28 to Jan. 1.
"Despite their heterogeneity, they are to experience the doing away with the petty nationalism and race prejudices and realize the goal of intellectual internationalism and world comorbidity by frank exchange of sincere opinions," said Seizo of the ninth native vice-president of the fifth cadre Cosmopolitan Club of America and chairman of the vention.
Fifty delegates have already regis tered, and letters of registration are coming in rapidly. About 100 delegates are expected by the Kansas Association under un der to hold the meetings in central Administration building.
"We are exceedingly glad that fraternities, sororities and clubs on the Hill are sending delegates to this convention as we want to make this convention one of our campus problem-solving teams. We have started a marvelous enterprise this year, the student fund for international fellowship. We hope to respond to the call of this campus through this convention for better opportunities." Our University has been so much interested this year," said Ogino.
Dr. Charles D. Hurrey said concerning the convention, "In the past both American and foreign students have not been honest enough to express their beliefs, but they are becoming more frank and sincere in exchanging their opinions. If we really want to establish true friendships, it is better to reason I am glad this convention is to have considerable frank discussion on the relation between American and foreign students."
The general public is cordially in vited to attend these meetings, acording to Ogino.
Self-Support Among Women Is Given as Cause
Divorce Rate Increases
In spite of flappers and jazz, easy divorce and bootlegging, the morality of the country is no worse today than it was in the 1960s. Was a boy, is the opinion of Dr. Victor C. Vaughn, chairman of the division of medical sciences of the National Medical College?
Although the number of divorces in the United States has increased once more, and the number of marriages is actually dwindling, Doctor Vaughn does not believe this a sign that the country is fast going to the dogs.
According to the United States Census Bureau, in 1923 there were 16 divorces for every 74 marriages, but by 1950 there were got divorces for every 69 marriages. Texas, the biggest state, had the biggest divorce list, followed by Illinois and Ohio. New York had the biggest divorce list, followed by Pennsylvania and Texas were next.
Doctor Vaughn said that the reason there are more divorces now, is because women are able to support themselves in comfort and peace, and because there are fewer children to hold drift couples together. In a study by Malkin and Lange as possible, a girl today does not marry unless she wants to. The very helpless damself is passing like the spinning wheel and the high-boy.
Orphans Receive Gifts From Local Organization
Pi | Omega Pi held its annual biannual party and Christmas tree at the chamber house last night from 5 until 11 p.m. during the evening were boxed and sent the Masonic Orphan's Home at Wichita, a tapestry panel and tapestry scarfs are gifts received from members of City alumna and former members.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1992
Guests at the party were; Mr Eva Okea, housemother; Miss Nella McParkland; Mrs. D. M. Horkmann; Ms. Catherine Kearns; J. B. Henry and Mrs. F. L. Courtney.
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Manchester Announces Vacation Library Hours
Library hours for the vacation period will be as follows, according to Earl N. Manchester, director of libraries: Open Friday, Dec. 18, until 6 p.m.; Open Saturday, Dec. 19, to 12; to 5; open other week days during vacation from 9 to 12, 2 to 5 with the Christmas break. Library hours for the holiday library will be from 9 to 1 only; closed Christmas day and New Year's day.
Members of Faculty Will Attend Meetings of Science Association
university Instructors to Have Part in Group Programs
of Society
Faculty members from the University of Kansas will have an important part in the eighty-second meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and related societies when they meet in Kansas City, Dec. 28, 1925, to Jan. 2, 1925.
The representative for the mathematics section of the association and related societies is Prof. U. G. Mitchell, of the department of mathematics. The representative for the zoology section is Prof. U. G. Mitchell, of the faculty of zoology. A number of University faculty members will lead discussions or read papers during the convention. Among them are Dean E. B. Stauffer of the Graduate School, Prof. R. C. Moore, of the department of geology, Prof. Dinmore Alter of the university astronomy and Prof. W. J. Baumann, of the department, of zoology;
A feature of the Kansas City meeting will be the awarding of the third American Association prize at the close of the meeting to the author of some noteworthy contribution to scientific knowledge presented in the program of the meeting. The prize is $1,000.
According to the magazine, "Science," the plans for the Kansas City meeting include an especially attractive lecture on the state's history before the general sessions of the association. In addition, the convention will include a series of illustrated lectures on scientific subjects from the University's library to the people of Kansas City.
Another phase of the meeting will be a science exhibition in the newly completed Aladdin hotel. Twenty-five scientific societies have already intimated their intention to attend the meetings. University people are planning on attending the meetings in Kansas City during the holidays.
Candy Making Explained
Isa Chandler Describes Factors About Confectionery
Ian Chandler, a senior in the department of home economics, explained the factors affecting the making of candy at a demonstration given by a teacher who had special nights last night in Fraser hall. Data on the subject was arranged in chart form and examples of the prepared product were used. Later the audience was allowed to test the product with more careful examination of the candy.
The department here has been making an especially careful study of the scientific principles underlying the preparation of confectionery. Their work has been to reduce the proportion of toxic substances in the activeness that good results are certain.
Miss Sprague, of the department says "Candy making is a very technical process. Sometimes one degree variation in the temperature of the boiling sugar and water mixture creates a difference between success and failure.
"In the determination of this very exact temperature, such things as the humidity of the air, the kind of water used, the comparative action of water and milk, and the amount of syrup used must all be considered."
K. L. Dames Hold Party
K. U. Daines fond taa.
The annual Christmas party for the children of K. U. Dames was given, Tuesday evening, of Heard House. Mary. Harry Frazee told Christmas stories after which balloons and pop corn balls were given to the children, and gifts were exchanged among the members.
Mrs. John Griffiths, Mrs. H. H Hamlin, and Mrs. David S. Panktare were hostesses during the evening.
Plans Perfected for Waterworks Association Here
Constitution Adopted Like That of Texas Section; Officers Elected Yesterday
Kansas section of the Southwest Waterworks Association was perfected last evening by waterworks superintendents and other attending he three day school at the University of Kansas. A constitution followed after the Fraas election was adopted, and the following officers were elected:
President, R. G. Paulette, Salina; first vice-president, B. L. Urich, Manhattan; second vice-president, D. A. Cunningham; third vice-president, L. B. Mangun, Kansas City; Kan.; fourth vice-president, Clyde King, city manager, El Dorado; treasurer, Earnest Boye, assistant engineering, University of Kansas
The delegates to the conference attended a dinner at the Colonial last week. Mr. Bailor was by W. A. Dill, assistant professor of journalism, in which he suggested means of enlisting public confidence through co-operation with the newsmen.
Purpose to Improve Water
The purpose of the association is to improve water service for Kansas towns, and especially to promote the "schools" conducted annually by the University of Kansas.
Purpose to Improve Water
News Should Be Given
"Giving frequent news items to the newspapers is not egotistical social networking for the waterworks manager," Rather, "it is the giving of a proper account of its stewardship."
"Responsibility of the Individual in public health," was the topic of aik yesterday afternoon by Dr. Earle Brown, secretary of the State
Board of Health. Doctor Brown cited reductions in the death rate in diphtheria and typhoid, due to modern medical methods, and declared that while counties and cities had authoritarian and employ health officers, and in times of epidemic exercise considerable police power, that one of the larger factors in reducing fatalities was the education of the people to recognize possibility of contracting a disease, making the necessary precautions early.
Sewage Disposal a Problem Today the main topic for discussion was that of sewage disposal. This morning from 9:00 to 10:30 several experiments were conducted by Prof. K. Liawang, the biochemical oxygen demand tests.
Following this, Earnest Boyce, chief engineer of the State Board of Health, gave the Board of Health disposal plant operational reports.
This afternoon the meetings started at 1:30 with a talk on recent, improvements in methods of sewage treatment, by Charles H. Haskins, "The Importance of Stream Pollution Studies," was the topic discussed by V. M. Browne. Sewage Treatment Should Accomplish," was discussed by Earnest Bovett.
"A preliminary bulletin of the summer session has been sent to the printer and will be distributed about Feb. 1," said Prof. W. H. Johnson, head of the summer session bureau, his morning.
Following this a round table on sewage problems was held and the difficulties in connection with sewage disposal were discussed. The conference ended with the meetings this afternoon.
A poster showing a number of views of the University, and describing briefly the purpose of the summer session, has also gone to press and will be distributed the first of next year. The bulletin will have eight or nine of the campus including the airplane view used in the county club pictures.
Summer Session Bulletin to Be Distributed Feb.
The summer session will start June 9 this year, and will last until Aug. 13. There will be two terms; the first six weeks, and the second four weeks.
Berlin, Dec. 17—The attempt of Erich Chock, democrat, former Imperial Minister, to form a new cabinet to succeed the ministry headed by Chock is under imperial opposition to the former Imperialist minister caused the failure.
COLONEL MITCHELL
DECLARED GUILTY
Washington, Dec. 17—The jury of generals trying Col. William Mitchell today found him guilty of offensive misconduct as charged. The court revealed its verdict, when after 32 minutes consideration it filled into the courtroom. A witness there was a record for a previous conviction of the accused air officer.
(United Press)
Judge advocate Moreland said there was none and the court closed again to make formal decision and fix the penalty. Courtmarial rules prescribe that if a defendant, is found guilty, the court must first inquire if he has previously been convicted before passing sentence.
Mitchell Trial Closes After Eight Weeks With Final Argumen
Prosecution Wants Maximum Penalty; Verdict Expected
Washington, Dec. 17—Col. William Washington, Col. William Mitchell as "egistical, flamboyant and destructive," the War Department prosecution today closed the final argument in the lawsuit against the "lying colonel of the army."
Gullion denounced, Mitchell's witnesses and labelled Admiral William Sims as "opinionated, narrow-minded, hobby riding and egomaniacal."
(United Press)
Summing up all evidence produced in the eight weeks trial, Col. Allen Gullion, assistant judge advocate, in an impassioned oration, dehradh the brother Mitchell guilty to conduct "principal to good order and discipline."
"My trial is the culmination of the efforts of the army; and the general authority has a vital value of our power and keep it in an auxiliary position and down in the list of national defense powers. To proceed further with the case would be worthwhile."
Washington, Dec. 17—William Mitchell in an address today before the general court, trying him for misuse of government, had the following to say:
The prosecution is asking that a maximum penalty be imposed on Mitchell.
All indications pointed to an early conclusion to the trial, when the afternoon session convened, and a verdict given for tonight, perhaps before 0 p. m.
One of the coming musical events scheduled for shortly after the Christmas holidays is a concert by the orchestra at The Atzertown. At the present the orchestra is working on the numbers of the program and efforts are being made to bring the orchestra in a close approximaxion with the symphony orchestras of the country.
Orchestra Will Present Program After Holidays
According to Prof. Karl Kursteinte
the program will consist of varied sections including the overture to the "Merry Wives of Windsor," the Minor symphony by Mozart, and an modern work, "Ballet Égyptienne."
A drama of western Kasaais life was presented by the members of the cast. The play, *Botany Club last night*, the play was written and directed by Mrs. A. J. Mix. Gifts were distributed among the cast members in a finely illuminated a very successful evening.
Due to the fact that most students are leaving tomorrow, today's Karsan will be the last until Monday, Jan. 4. The Karsan wishes all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and bids everyone farewell until next year.
Wilbur Answers Criticism of Navy in Annual Report
Department Is Absolver of Responsibility in Sheenandoah Disaster
(United Press)
Washington, Dec. 17—Secretary of the Navy Wilbur recently answered criticisms of the navy and its aliances' handling of the situation in claring in substance that all is well
Wilbur absolved the department's responsibility for the Shenandah dishaster by stating that Llewant, Combs Landsworth, who perished with the air ship, was expressly told that he could "deter the trip, change the itinerary, or abandon it altogether if in his judgment such changes were rendered
"The development of naval aviation has progressed during the past year with satisfactory results in spite of the turbulence and the management of a new art," the Secretary said. Referring to the surface fleet, Wit bar stated that the Hawaiian maneuvers and Australian cruise were "not very impressive" in conjunction with the fines of the navy."
Navy Increase Recommended
Navy Increase Recommendation
When recommending an aircraft presently closed to 86,000 and larger classes at the Annapolis Naval Academy, which would entail increased expenditure, Wilbur praised the department. "It is the opinion of the department that enforced economy has benefited the navy by climating extravagance and waste; by developing thoroughness and efficiency; by developing the skill, zeal, and character
and move by a disbanding thruempower and by developing thoroughness to mitigate this risk, data, by developing the skill, zeal, team, or the naval personnel.
"The false doctrine that any military improvement, or that any improvement in the military value of a country, can be made free of its cost has given place to the moral function that it is the primary function of naval administration to furnish the maximum possible defense capacity for every dollar of expenditure."
Wilbur added, however, that "replacement of obsolescent material, including ships, is essential to the maintenance of a navy." Projected investment in shipbuilding costs cost $4,000,000, though he did not make such a recommendation.
Morale of the service "has never been better," according to the report. "This is manifest to some extent in the 1923 to 1924 increase from 3,483 in 1923 to 91 in 1925, or about two-thirds, while re-entlants have increased from 59 per cent in 1923 to 72 per cent in 1925."
Morale in Navy Good
Reporting on new construction. Wilbur said the aircraft carriers Saratoga and Lexington would be completed by the end of 1926, and the submarine tender Holland by next spring. Besides other auxiliary craft under construction, work will be started during the current fiscal year on two sea submarines, two light cruisers and river gunboats for duty in China.
Te battleships Texas and Arkansas and Florida are being modernized, and three others will be added.
Work on Owl Progresses
Editor Urges Students to Try Hand at Writing
Work on the Lucky number of the Sour Owl, which comes out Jan. 11 is progressing rather slowly as far as literary cover is concerned, according
Up to the present time there has been about two pages of copy turnips in and twenty pages are used in the Owl so the staff particularly urges all students to try their hand at writing copy during the Christmas Holidays to George McClane. Lincoln street, Coalfields, before J1, 1926.
"The cover design is already completed and will be sent to the engravers today to have color plates made. The design is by Jack Kincairn and very cleverly carried out the ideas of Lucky Number," said George McGuire editor of the Owl. "All work on ad art has been done, progressing nicely and will be completed in plenty of time. The only feature of the magazine that is not receiving sufficient attention is that of literary copy," he added.
The study of golf has been included in the curriculum of the College of the City of New York.
Dr. Sherwood to Head Laboratory at Omaha
Dr. N. P. Sherwood, of the department of bacteriology, and a major in the sanitary reserve, yesterday received assigning him to the office of surgeon of the 89th division, headquarters in Omaha, to be in charge of medical laboratory service. The purpose of the order is to arrange for the rapid organization of medical laboratories in event of military necessity.
Kansan Report Denied by Norman Plummer in Statement Today
Provision for Basketball Court to Be Only Temporary, Says Lindley
Norman Plummer, A.B.25, denied today the statement which was reported to have been made by him in yesterday's Kansan.
"The statement that Doctor Allen and "Professor Buehler had told me they were opposed to the policy of the Chancellor was not correct," he said. "I have never interviewed Professor Buehler, and regarding Doctor Allen, I referred only to the Chancellor's statement in the Sunday Kansan.
The statements in the Kansas to which Plummer referred were as follows:
"Referring to interviews with several faculty members and administrative officers, Plummer stated that Chancellor Lindley believes the use of the new building for athletics as well as for productions of the fine arts and dramatic arts departments is the only practical course available at present.
"We are afraid to push the thing about leaving the basketball court and missing losing the whole thing," said Plummer this morning, "but we are still circulating petitions as we feel that it may be possible for the court to be left."
The provision for a basketball court to be included in the plans for the proposed auditorium is not permanent, Chancellor Lindley explained this morning. "The plans which are being considered, incorporate a sloping floor for the auditorium. As a temporary provision for a basketball a court will be made at $250 as much as $300, as another adequate basketball court is available, the floor will be filled out to conform to the original plans.
The committee on buildings and grounds met this morning, and Chancellor Lindley explained that the committee was opa for suggestions from any one who wished to make them. The committee has been presented as far as we know, and are being carefully considered," the Chancellor said.
Meet May Be Postponed
Entries for Oratorical Contest Must Be in This Week
The date for the freshman-sophomore speech will probably be before the semester. E. C. Buehler of the department of speech and dramatic art. The meet will include an oratory contest, debate and an extemporaneous speaking contest.
"All entries for the men's oratorical contest must be in this week," said Mr. Buehler this morning. The winners of this contest will take part in the Missouri Valley Oratorical Contest in March.
Men's Glee Club Gave Concert at Kansas City
The Men's Glee Club gave a concert in Kansas City at Westport Junior High School, Monday evening. The club was assisted by Nora Moreau Pech, harpist and member of the University faculty.
Director T. A. Larresearch announced this week that two members of the Glee Club had been dropped for nonattendance at rehearsals and that three men had been called from buses, William Hal Swisher, c$8; and Elliott F. Parker, c$26; first base, Charles S. Hoge, c$29.
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AUTHORIZED PARTIES Friday, Dec. 18.
Pi Upsilon, house, 1 a. m.
Delta Chi, Ecke's hale, 12 p. m.
Beta Theta Pi, house, 1 a. m.
Kappa Pappi, house, 1 a. m.
Christmas Week Program Will End in Fraser Chapel
Symbolic Play to Be Given
After Registrar's Talk;
Glee Clubs to Sing
at Occasion
This evening the fifth annual Christmas tree program will be held in Fraser chapel. Preceeding the lighting of the tree between Fraser hall and Blake hall, George O. Foster will talk on the K. U. Christmas Tree Tradition over Station KFKU at 7:39. The program will end a week of Christmas friendship activities, including the Christmas conventation, the candle for the scholarship for foreign students, Kansas, the presentation of the proceeds as a gift, and the ceremony around the tree.
Miracle Play Will Be Given
Miracle Play Will Be Given
A symbolic miracle play will be given in the Chapel after Registrar Foster's talk. A Bible story will be given in a separate scripture during the stage. During the pantomime a solist will sing, and the Men's and Women's Goes Clubs will respond with appropriate Christmas bynares and carols. Elden Landerman will be the rander and Earlier Out the solist, the musical director and Mary in the pantomimes and William Anthony as Joseph.
Chancellor to Present Gift
After the play the presentation of the gift will take place. Jacqueline Stice and Pete Woly, chairman of the Christmas week program, will present the gift to Chancellor Lindley, who will preside at the altar. During this ceremony seven women will light the altar candles.
The ushers will then light the candles of all the audience, and the entire assembly will leave the chapel and proceed to the lighted tree.
Ray Wright, manager of the Men's Glee Club, has are used for quartets which will sine varsals at the tree, and in which will end the season's program.
The candle sale ends this evening. The gifts have been fairly large, averaging near a dollar. But as all the pledges are gone, their pledges yet, the total is not available. Every house with a gift of more than $10 will be given one of the large yulelet candles. Also all the pledges will be given to windows will be screened after the program on the Hill. The business office reported this morning that only three houses had called, wishing a visitor to come and prevent any houses being overlooked.
The University broadcasting station, KFKU, will broadcast the program.
Melvin Lectures to Club
Conservatism Growing in U. S., Professor Believes
"The effect of the world was has been to drive people to the extremes, but the overwhelming drift has been more than that. Mr. Melvin of the department of history, in his talk to the History Club, Wednesday afternoon on "Conservative Week," said he felt like
"There was liberalism in social and financial lines before the war, but since then the United States has set a precedent for this type of government. The government is in the hands of men whose policy is to limit government action, or the laissez-faire theory. Several lines of development have emerged as the war period, among them is the agricultural legislation which is meeting the farmers problems, but it seems done in the lines of health, education, banking, currency, social legislation."
Other lines of development which have reverted to conservation are public finance, transportation and communication, according to Professor Melvin. The administration seems to be favoring combinations instead of anti-trust legislation. It has recently imposed a moratorium on recently. Immigration the height of exaggerated nationalism in 1924.
"Looking to the future it is too likely to predict the present trend, but not conservatives in office in office and congress has been acceding to the apartent wishes of the people by pressure," concluded Professor Melvin.
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