THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
No. 81
Vol. XXIII
Ten Scholarships
Given to World
Announced Today
Hill Organizations Donate Eight; Others Come From Outside
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The committee on scholarships has announced the award of the following scholarships:
Five scholarships offered by the W. S. G. A.; Syilia Bured, c^28; Edna Beth Wekil, c^28; Ruby Bish, c^28; Carolyn Kboepel, fa^29; Alice L. Fear, fa^27
The Lacy March Memorial Schoal
ship, established by the alumnae
Torch chapter of Mortar Board: Hele
Marcell. fa'26.
The Bethany Circle of the Christian Church Scholarship: Luella Foreman, c'28.
the arts, J. B. Watkins Scholarship
Ron娜曼 Hemma, c29; and the W.
S. G. A. Scholarship: Fannie Phillips
Conley, c29.
Forman, M.
The Lucinda Smith Buchan Memorial, established by the alumnae of Pt Beta Phi: Helen Gillis, c28.
Eight of these scholarships are given by University organizations while only two of them come from outside sources, one from Mrs. J, B. Watkins and one from Bethany The Women's School Association, Association of six of them and alumni of Pl. Beta Phi and Martar Board have each given one.
Mrs. Watkins is again numbered among the scholarship donors. She is one of the University's most generous donors, and her scholarship has been given by her since 1915.
All of the scholarships for the men and women of the University are awarded by the scholarship committee in the spring of each year. The intensity of them are awarded in the spring for the following year and application for these will be received in March. The smaller gifts are paid in March and the larger ones are paid in installments.
Orders Issued by New
Postoffices Will Be Closed Christmas Day
Postmaster General New has issued orders to postmasters throughout the country that their offices will be closed all day Christmas except for the dispatch of special delivery kettles and special handling kettles and parcels.
Under the leadership of the Postmast General a campaign is now under way throughout the country to increase the necessity for shopping and mailing in order that there will be as little congestion on Christmas week.
Officials of the department who are watching the experiment closely have the utmost confidence that it will go through without a hitch, an effort of the future will be a day of rest for the position and the postal clerk.
The ruling applies only to this Christmas, being in the nature of an experiment, the success or failure of which will determine the procedure next year. If there is any appreciable amount of mail漏件, the worker will mitigate against the chances of postal workers for a similar holiday in 1926.
Christmas Party Planned
The annual Christmas party sponsored by the Y. W. C, A, and Y. M. C. A, will be held the evening of Dec. 25 at the Phi Omega Pi house, 1147 Ternn, it was announced today by Dick Mullins.
Those students who will be in Lawrance during the vacation are invited to participate, and Mullins desires that they will call Evelyn White 2347 black that arrangements may be made.
The evening will be spend in games and dancing and adequate entertainment will be provided. Evelyn White, Millina will be at hostess and host.
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Food Classes (6) to Kansas City
Miss Viola Anderson, of the home
economies department, accompanied
by two food study classes took an
observation trip to Kansas City Friday.
Armour's packing room was also
watched, and Wolffman's tea room were
visited. The students were the guests of Riden-
bour-Ker for lunch. The party left
early Friday morning and remained
in Kansas City all day. There will be
a group, the group, according to Miss
Anderson.
City Officials Discuss Water Supply Problems
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1925
An informal discussion on water supply problems was conducted at the open house held at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce rooms last night for the visitors enrolled in the third annual school for city officials. A film, "The Romance of Clay" was also presented.
Today from 9:00 a. m. to 11 a. m. the visitors attended a laboratory period. Following this they were addressed by Lewis Birdsall and Dr. N. P. Sherwood. The afternoon session consisting of a number of addresses was to be followed by a dinner and program this evening.
Student Petition Asks That Auditorium Plans Be Considered More
Request Is Made for Meeting to Be Held Before Final Settlement
The petition prepared by students Tuesday, asking that further action in regard to the proposed auditorium be suspended until after a public bearing shall be held, was put into effect on the campus Wednesday morning.
The request for such a meeting is being made in order that students, faculty, alumni, architects and members of the board of regents may have an opportunity to present their ideas and suggestions to be built soon for athletics as well as for dramatic and musical productions.
Student Opinion Desired
"We feel that everyone connected with the University should have an opportunity to investigate the situation before actual construction work is begun," he said. "We urge a Norman Plummer, A. B. 25. 'In accordance with this belief, we put our petition into circulation so that the students may have a chance to express their opinion.' We are not an audience, we present them directly and feel that they are not for the best interests of the University. For this reason, we are asking students to study the question carefully and then, if convinced that the new audium should not be used in student activities, she sent the petition."
Referring to interviews with several faculty members and administrative officers, Plummer stated that Chancellor Landley believed the use of the new building for medicals as a result of the need for arts and dramatic arts departments is the only practical course available at present.
"Allen Oppa"
Dr. Force, C. Allen, Prof. E, C. Buehler, Dr. D. M. Swartouth, as well as many other members of the faculty, have expressed themselves as being unfavorable to the present plans for the new auditorium." Plummer stated. "Doctor Allen feels that we should wait for the new University field-house and gymnasium to be built, rather than spend extra money now equiping a temporary athletic ball; while Professor Swartouth are opposed to combining the stadium with a gymnasium."
Chancellor Lindley is reported to have told the petitioners yesterday that he favored present plans because he believed that the immediate needs of the city must fit with and that this was the only practical way of meeting the situation.
Chancellor E. H. Lindley had no comment to make when asked about the student petition today. It is known from published statements, however, that the commission of a basketball playing court in the new auditorium was adopted only after careful consideration by the persons charged with the
In an interview in the Kansan Sunday, Chancellor Lindley indicated that the plans were more or less in the nature of a compromise among the various elements which would be affected by the completion of such an auditorium. The stage will be larger than a regular theatre stage, in order to accommodate the latest productions and to make adaptable for dramatic productions, according to the plans as indicated by the Chancellor last week.
Huntington, W. Va., Dec. 16—The Senator Bradshaw apartment store burned here last night. The loss is estimated at $750,000. The building burned clear to the ground. A night watchman is reported missing.
Student Section Meets Guests of Three Day School
Informal Dinner Held for Waterworks Engineers Attending Annual Meeting
The third annual three-day school for waterworks engineers, in session at the University, were entertained last night at 8 p. m. at the Chamber of Commerce building. The meeting was informal and an open house affair.
Meeting
Yesterday was the first day of the convention here this year, and was tested to tests of water analysis and various chemical tests. During the laboratory periods which were held throughout the day, the students were given opportunities to make tests in he laboratory in Marvin he'll
Operating costs of a filtration plant was discussed by B. L. Ulrich, superintendent of water supply at Manhattan Water Conservation, Chicago, spoke on "The Cause of Red Water and Its Prevention." Harold Smith, of the League of Kansas Municipalities, Lawrence, speaks methods for waterworks departments.
This evening the society will have dinner at the Colonial tea room. Prof. W. A. Dill, of the department of journalism will speak on "The Value of Public Confidence in Utility Operations" film at the Layne M. Bowler Company.
Filtration Discussed
This morning at 11, Lewis L. Birdshall, General Chemical Company, Chicago, told of practical dosage control, and Dr. N. P. Sherwood, Jr., Chairman of the Board, infected by Bacteriological Analysis." A message from the State Board of Health was delivered before the meeting by the Board of Health, at 1 p.m. of the State Board of Health, at 1 p.m.
Send the Daily Kansan home.
Round Table Held
A round table discussion of water supply problems was held later in the afternoon. Other speakers and the topics were: "The Responsibility of the Individual in Public Health Affairs" by Dr. Earle G. Brown, a member of the State Board of Health; "The Importance of CO Control in Water Treatment" by Chas H. Wickham; "Chicago; V. M. Ehlers and Wilbur Stanfield also spoke concerning other phases of waterworks conditions.
Briand and Doumergue Propose to Replace Loucher
French Ministers Meet
Doomergeur has had wide experience with tax programs and has found that direct tax programs are unpopular. The ministry will now attempt to own tax programs other than the one advocated by President Doomergeur.
"Ticket-of-Leave Man"
Gets Record Attendance
Professor Crafton commented on the fact that the audience was more unified in its reaction last night. "The audience will feel to feel the reaction better," he said.
The Bowersock Theater was again packed for the second performance of "The Ticket-of-Leave Man" last night. According to Tom Cable, business manager, about thirty more tickets were sold for the event, and he estimated that for that of Monday night. He estimated nearly 2000 saw the performances.
(United Press)
"This record attendance indicates the popularity of the policy of the K. U. Dramatic Club to bring something unusual to University students," said Prof. Allen Craftton, director of the play.
Paris, Dec. 16—Premier Aristide Briand called Don Dupergue, head of the French Finance Commission and former finance minister, today to fill the finance portfolio left vacant by the recently accepted resignation of Louis Loucher, finance minister. Loucher resigned under his leadership in the storm of public opinion that raised over his $8,000,000 franc tax proposals.
The appointment of Doumergue has, a strengthening influence on the Bource. The frame rose to 27 on the floor and then fell nearer 10 within the last few days.
Detroit, Mich., Dec. 16. Henry Ford's campaign for revival of old fashioned dancing has found a "bull market" in the general Detroit public. More than four thousand dancers crowded into the city to take part under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lavet, Ford's dancing instructor.
Wire Flashes United Press
Pittsburg, Kans. Dec. 16—Kansas coal production is expected to reach 6,000,000 tons, according to reports here today this will be the largest
Washington, Dec. 16 — Alexander Moore of Pittsburgh has resigned as ambassador to Spain, it was announced from the White House today. Moore was appointed by President Harding in 1923. Mr. Moore will leave Madrid for the United States Dec. 28. No successor has been appointed.
The largest yield on record is 7. 250,000 tons which were mined in 1917.
Geneva, Dec. 16 — The League of Nations Council were ready to announce formally to turn over Mosul to British control, upon the assurance from London that the British have accepted the formal requirement, namely, that the British are to extend a 2% year mandate over Iraq.
KFKU May Broadcast County Club Programs During Next Semester
a 25 year mandate over Iraq.
students to Have Opportunity of Presenting Schedule Every Week
County clubs will be given an opportunity to broadcast special weekly programs from KFKU, the University of Kansas radio station, if they desire, John F. Patt, announcer and assistant program director, said today.
"We shall be glad to receive tentative programs from the larger and more ambitious of the county clubs during the next two weeks," he said, to be worthy, the radio committee will authorize their being broadcast." Patt said.
"Members of the radio committee seem desirous of letting talented students appear on radio programs from the University, starting with the second semester, and if the students accept their opportunity, broadcast from KFKU from 2:30 to 10:30 p. m., furnished entirely by students," he said.
The radio committee has expressed a desire to let the county clubs have first chance at arranging student programs, but if they fail in presenting good programs or in taking an interest in the broadcasting, they are passed on to other campus organizations which are more closely organized.
The hour from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. is probably the best hour in the evening for broadcasting, according to the report that is least interference at that hour.
The radio committee will accept applications of county clubs to broadcast, starting about two weeks after school opens after the Christmas holiday.
Washington, Dec. 16—Senator Robert M. LaFollette, progressive Republican of Wisconsin, announced he would remain independent in accepting the regular Republican nomination.
"I see no reason why the larger county clubs cannot arrange broadcasting programs." Edward Kimbal, chairman of the University, said today. "The home folks would be glad to hear about the University, and this should be a means to that end. I like to see the students take over this weekly schedule."
"Young Bob" to Follow in Father's Footstep
(United Press)
"During my service in the Senate I shall adhere to the letter and the spirit of the platform upon which I was elected and follow the independent course which I have marked out for my people," he said in a letter to Chairman Watkins, of the Republican committee of committees.
Immediately after receiving LaFolette letter, Wakkins called the committee into extra session to decide whether the nominee's affirmation of being a candidate should be sidered grounds for retiring the action of the Committee.
Gen. Hugh A.Drum Evades Questions in Mitchell Tria
Furore Created in Court as Cross-Examination of War Official Progresses
(United Press)
Washington, Dec. 16. A furor was created in the trial of William Mitchell today when Gen. Hugh A Drum, deputy chief of staff, was cross-examined by Representative Roxanne for the defense in the court-martial trial.
Drum, the official representative a
the War Department, kept up a stern
attitude to any questions that Rep-
resentative Read asked. When the
questions and answers begin to
crossed the court the turn was adro-
ned.
In a three-hour cross-examination, not a single question was answered directly by General Drum, but he included a representative in accompanying committees.
Counsel Reid attempted to have the court compel Drum to answer questions. Reid asked Drum how long he had served in the army and what role he played, Reid. He had ever served to the United States in any capacity.
Washington, Dec. 16.—A letter from Secretary of War Weeks to President Coolidge censuring Col William Mitchell for his testimony before the house aircraft board that resulted in his demotion last spring was made public today at the Mitchell court-martial.
Weeke charged Mitchell with taking a lawless course, contrary to the building of an efficient organization, and was forced to indicate of personal desires for publicity at the expense of all with whom he is associated; that his action rendered him ill for a life long in such situation such as he held at that time.
Foster Makes New Plea
Registrar Requests Students to Fill Out Cards
"Grade cards should be signed in my office before Christmas vacation begins." George O. Foster, registrar, said again this morning. "This is done only for the convenience of students and it will be good for a guardian will be sent out anyway."
"So far today," said the Registrar, "we have had a good response, but there are many cards and only two days left in which to sign them."
The cards will be ready for the students sometime about the middle of February. They will contain a record of his grades, hours, and subjects.
A statement on the back of the card is to the effect that by leaving a stamped, self-addressed envelope with the registrar the grades will be mailed out. Mr. Foster stated that when a student can get his disk card is to call for it.
High School Newspapers to Compete for Awards
The exact date at which the cards will be ready will be published later.
Awards will be given for the best piece of reporting for a high school newspaper; for the best original editorial printed in a Kansas high school newspaper; for the best record of service to high school by the newspaper of that school; for the best report on methods of securing and handling a business in circulation for a high school newspaper; and for the best original story story printed in a high school newspaper.
The fifth annual state contest between the high school newspapers of Kansas for the purpose of honoring good work done by students who have been announced by the department of journalism at the University of Kansas, Prof. L. N, Flint, head of the department, states that the content will include five divisions
The contest will close April 1, 1926 and the announcement of the winners will be made as soon as possible after that date.
The feature writing division was begun last year and proved highly successful, Professor Flint said. More than half of the high school newspaper graduates received the content last year and 25 high school newspaper received awards.
Yuletide Spirit Prevails at Y. W. C. A. Vespers
The Y, W, C, A, vesper; were held before a wood fire in Myers hall tuesday afternoon at 4:30. The services consisted of the singing of familiar Christmas carols and a short talk by Pauline Smith, c27, on the "Christmas Spirit." She deplored the fact that people displayed this kind spirit only at Christmas time when they might show it any time of the year. The service was a vocal solo followed by the reading of Dan Ykke's "Christmas Angel" by Miss Smith. This was the last vesper service before vacation.
Men's Student Council Explains Law Regarding Snow Check Passing
Action to Punish Violators Can Be Taken. According to James Jarboe
"There is a mistaken idea prevalent among the students of the University that no action can be taken in punishing persons who write a check for a sum larger than the amount of money on deposit in the bank, chairman of the board of Jabarco, chairman of the Men's Student Council "snow" check committee.
Legal action can be taken to punish violators of the laws governing the passing of worthless checks, according to a statement received by Jarnoe from H. W. Pursurman, of Lawrence business n.n.c.'s credit line.
The letter from the exchange contains the following statements:
"To relieve the minds of those who take the attitude that they cannot be imprisoned for writing 'miffable' or no account checks providing they have received a letter, the time said checks are written, I will state that we have no desire to send anyone to prison although we are advised that a man was sent to that institution during our last term for court for写 a worthless check."
"A check written for more than $20 constitutes a felony providing the money is not in the bank and carry a fine of $100 to $1000, or imprisonment, or both. In the defense of the check writer as we understand it, proof must be made to the effect that the defender knew the money was not on deposit when the cheque was delivered, but the fact is that the very easy to prove, in the case of many students."
"The laws of this state tell us in substance, that a check written for $20 or less constitutes a misdeemeasure, providing there is not enough money in the bank to cover it, and is punishable by a term of ten days to six months in jail or a fine of $25 to $100, or both.
Orchestra Plans Concert
Program Will Be Broadcast From Station KFKU
The mid-winter concert this year is to be given in Robinson gymnasium. The program which begins at 8:30 p.m. will be broadcast from the University broadcasting station KFKU. It is believed in view of the results obtained through the program being the program is a little later, when the air is not so crowded, a much larger radio audience will be able to listen in.
"Our aim is to rival some of the famous symphony orchestras in quality as well as in numbers," said Karl O. Kuersteiner, director of the University orchestra, in commenting on the concert which the orchestra is to give the evening of Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1926.
The members of the orchestra have been working hard and the rehearsals have been well attended, according to Kueisterstein. Starting Thursday, Dec 17, and from then on until the new organ and stage are completed in Prasser Chapel, the church's auditorium, the auditorium of Martin ball. On the evening of the concert it is planned to use the entire personnel of fifty members.
Bacteriology Club Has Lunchroom
Nell Lorimer, c$2, gave a talk on the European students at the luncheon of the Bacteriology Club Tuesday. She was one of the students who went to Europe to form better relations with American and different nations. John C. Billingsley, c$2, was initiated into the club.
Christmas Spirit Will Be Displayed in Colorful Scene
Alpha Delta Sigma special meeting tonight in room 10 Fraser for members only. Frederick McNeil.
Traditional K. U. Program to Be Thursday Night in Fraser; Tree Outside
Thursday evening at 7:20 the traditional Christmas tree program will be held on the Hill. The greater part of the ceremony will be held in Fraser chanel, but the lighted tree and the picturesque program will be held out of doors from Fraser hall and Blake hall.
Gifts Have Been Large
The Christmas tree program will wind up the traditional Christmas week past, with a special celebration of the Christmas convocation, the candle sale for the scholarship of foreign students at the University of Kansas and the ceremony around the tree.
Gifts have been large
So far the gifts to the candle sale have been fairly large and the averages have been lower than to over one dollar. A number of the organized houses on the Hill have given their gift in a body; and from one house $50 was received. Every house that gives a gift of over $10 will be given one of the large red yule candles. As a number of houses have combined, their gifts will swell to a large extent, it is expected.
Thursday evening a symbolic miracle play will be given in Fraser chapel. A Bible story will be read and the story will be pentumon in the center of the stage. During the ceremony, men's and women's Glee Club will respond with appropriate Christmas hymns and carols. Elden Lindemann will be the sender and Ethet Oll she sobbed. The principal characters of the parable play are Rose McMary, the Mary and William Anthony as Joseph.
After the play the annual presentation of the gift will take place. Jacqueline Stice and Pete Wetty, chairmen of the Christmas week program, will present the symbolic gift to the women of the choir at the altar. During this ceremony seven women will light the altar candles.
Houses to Be Serenaded
The uchers, dressed in white, will then go up and down the nails with large white candles lighting the small candles which are to be given to event attendees. The chapel was then led by the glee clubs, the entire assembly with their lighted candies will leave the chapel under the lighted tree out of doors.
Men's quartets have been arranged by Ray Wright, manager of the Men's Glee Club, which will sing carols and finally the benediction. The tree is one of the large trees which stands between Blake and Frasier hall.
After this ceremony quartets from the Gloe Club will serenade every organized house in which there are Christmas candles. Burning all the candles as a curtain should notify the business owner, so that no will be missed.
Department of Painting Announces Exhibition
The December exhibition of the department of painting is now on view in room 303, central Administration building. The exhibition comprises etchings and lithographs of some of the famous minors of the modern period, as well as works on the present day. Among the works displayed are a series of etchings by Houtt-Mattise; two prints by Auguste Rooi; a lithograph by Pablo Picasso, the inventor of Cubism; an etching by Paul Cezanne, the master of modern unseen painting; prints by Dekroek and Honore Daumier.
The exhibition includes also twenty steeleings in dyspoint by Prof. Albert Blech, head of the department of trapping and painting, and with him the master members and the general public until the beginning of the Christmas holidays.
Orcad School to Have Program
The Orcad Training School will hold its annual Christmas program at 10:30 Friday morning during the usual convocation hour. Dr. Frank Arnold, director of the Christmas address. The school orchestra will play several pieces and the women's glee club will sing.