THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Vol. XXIII
No. 80
Huge Crowd Sees "Ticket-of-Leave Man" First Night
Not a Sacrilege to Laugh at Overdrawn Acting, Says Professor Crafton
Standing room was sold for the first production of "The Ticket-of-Leave Man" by the K. U. Dramatic Club last night at the Bowersock theater. It was the largest crowd we have ever had at a Dramatic Club. Also陈列 were the Albert Carden of the department of speech and dramatic art this morning.
When the play started, there was still a large number of persons who were not seated. These were comfortably seated, and the advance seat sale for tonight indicates as large a crowd, according to Professor Crafton, and he advises the crowd to come early in order that all may be seated before the curtain is set.
Audience Enjoys Play
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Some Take Play Seriously
Mr. Crafton, in commenting on the attitude of the audience, said, "I do not feel that it is at all sarcastic enough to laugh at the overdrawn situations, line and type of acting. Many of these are funny rather than serious."
During the first act the audience did not know whether to laugh or not, and it was only when she noticed that she had the ridiculous side of the drama and enjoyed themselves, although there was still considerable doubt whether it was the proper thing to do.
"There were many who took the play seriously, especially older persons who had been brought up on that sort of acting. One story is told of an elderly lady who leared over in her seat to say to a couple of students in front of her who were enjoying themselves, and the actors are doing the best they can."
Professor Crafton believes that the play was the most worthwhile thing in the whole production, everyone will agree that it is the best play that the club has produced. But this play, I believe, will be talked about in many other plays that the club has produced."
The play was in four acts, which were as follows: Act I, Bellevue Tee Gardens; Act II, May Edwards' Living Quarters; Act III, Mr. Gibson's Bill Broking Office; Act IV; Scene 1 on the low order; Act V on the low order; Scene 2, a London street at night; Scene 3, St. Nicholas Churchyard at Night.
Science Group to Meet
Affiliated Societies Will Hold Convention Dec. 28
Dr. H. P. Cady, professor of chemistry at the University, is chairman of one of the sections of the association.
The American Association for the advancement of science will meet in Kansas City, Mo. Dec. 28-31, 1995 at the University of Chicago to society, will meet at the same time
The Kansas Academy of Science, more than a half century old, draws from all of the fields of science good articles on recent scientific discoveries, tions on recent scientific discoveries, and commentary on the capacity for the presentation of such discoveries. Members of the Kansas Academy of Science can obtain membership in the American Association for the advancement of science without paying the $8.00 fee, according to the president of the Kansas Academy.
Iowa Senator Requests Funds for River Work
Washington, Dec. 15—Apportionment of 82 million dollars for a five year development of inland waterways is contained in a bill introduced by Senator Brickheart, republican of Michigan, to the senate commerce committee.
The developments include; six foot channels in the Mississippi river from the Illinois river to Minnesota; in the Missouri river to Omaha; and in the upper end of Quindarbon bend.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1925
Dean Lists Women Desiring Work
The services of women students of the University who wish to work during the holidays may be obtained by calling the office of Mrs. Husband according to Miss Husband. Many women desiring employment have already called.
Corbin Hall Christmas Dinner to Be Thursday
Corbin hall will have its annual Christmas dinner Thursday, Dec. 17. The dinner will be served at 5:30 in order that those who wish to attend he Christmas tree service on the Hill may do so.
The dining room will be decorated with candles and other seasonal decrations. A program consisting of three presentations followed the dinner, Gifts, for which names were drawn, will be distributed by Santa Claus for each woman. The name will be assigned to a committee which will distribute among poor children of the town.
'ascists' Organization Upholds British Crown Against Red Agitators
Britain Will Not Tolerate State of Anarchy and Chaos as
in Russia
(United Press)
London, Dec. 18 - Suppression of communism, support of the monarchy and British rule, crises during a national strike, is the platform of the British Fascists' and
Major Arnott, organizing secretary of the British Fascists, in an exclusive interview with the United Press, stated that the same state of anarchy and chaos as prevailed in Russia at the time was not to be tolerated in Britain.
"Foreign paid agitators are attempting to bring this about," he continued, "but the British Fauces will deny that they do not accomplish their ends.
"We are out to preserve law an order and to prevent the terrorizing of Britain by forces of red revolution which will incur unquestionable able."
The British Fascists' organization was formed in 1923 by Miss Linton Macdonald, the wife of a patriotic motives. Its branches throughout Britain now number 800 and it is claimed that a million and a half could be enrolled during a emergency.
Half these members are artisans of every trade, who during an industrial revolution could be utilized to man the kev industries.
The organization is formed o purely military lines. It has its active units, its own transports, nursing commissariat, and control councils.
"Make its clear," concluded Major Arnott, "that we have no connection in any way with the National Fascist of Britain. They are composed mainly of young hot-heads and firearmers wearing black shirts and waving their rifles. And they are breathing the law, which is absolbed against our princes."
We aim to support any government no matter what its politics as long as it adopts constitutional methods."
Crime Increase Is Seen
Scotland Yard Officials Blame Lack of Cooperation
London, Dec. 15. The increase of crime throughout America is largely due to lack of police co-operation with the police in some counties. Opinion of Scotland Yard officials.
Those officials recognized, however that the vastness of the United States as compared to Britain, make off with one-o-operation a more difficult matter.
The first step taken in a major criminal case is to advise police officers throughout Britain of the peculiarities of the crime.
Another part of Scotland Yard is doing rush work in a miniature newspaper office. Here are published two daily newspapers, one morning entitled, "The Morning Report," and one afternoon, with several editions every day, entitled "Printed Informeum." The department of major crime a special edition is published and sent throughout Britain to the stations.
Bethany Circle Gives Banque
The sixth annual Christmas banquet of Theta chapter of Bethamy Circle was given in the social rooms of the Christian church Friday night. The chaperones were: Mrs. S. B. Holliday, Lano, and Mara H. F. Holtzclaw.
A color scheme of green and white was carried out in the table decorations. Candles were used for lighting. Gifts were distributed from a Christmas tree in the course of the evening.
Sahara Expedition to Complete Trail of Early Humans
Anthropologists to Search on Southern Side of Mediterranean for Proof
(Salones Español)
Washington, Dec. 15.—Anthropologists in America and in Europe are interested in the Beloit-Sahara expedition in the Sahara desert. This expedition under Ahmed Gayman and may have important goals in the migrations of prehistoric men.
The map of man's migrations has grown remarkably during the present year. At the beginning of 1925 the only well-authenticated human remains of the Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon types were those which had
The results of the France-American expedition in which Doctor Pond participated, combined with the preliminaries of a recent French governor of Tebessa, give reasons to hope that the trail of early man, which is now reasonably complete on the northern side of the Medi-
been made in southwestern and central Europe. But early last spring a lake formed in northern Moolvoy discovered in a cave in Crimea parts of two Neanderthal skeletons, together with some stone implements and bones of historic antiquity.
Then the Mongolian expedition of the American museum, under Roy Chipman, took over the cave in interior Asia of records of the "Dune dweller" who were also of Algeria.
These two discoveries greatly enlarged the known range of this ancient human race, and set the probable center of dispersal well to the east.
The question now stands: Did the Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon species migrate across northern Africa when they crossed the Atlantic, or do they ported grassy plains and possibly forests? And did they upon reaching the Atlantic, complete the circuit of the
Meisterman and "cross over into Europe"? The "Gibraltar woman" which was discovered in southern Europe was of the Neanderthal type, and
some of the other skulls discovered in this part of the country are of the king of empire 'take its way westward in two streams that united at the end of the journey?' Scientists are waiting for the answers; that are hiding in
Study Cards Are Ready
Foster Urges Blanks Be Filled Before Vacation
"All students should come into my office sometime before vacation because I think they are really hard to grade cards," said George O. Foster, university registrar, with emphasis, this morning. "It is only a few minutes before we light our burden considerably."
These cards are for the information of the student. If he does not desire to know his grades other than through his parents he does not need to fill out a card. The cards will be sent to the parents anyway.
Those students who have filled out their cards will receive them with their subjects, hours, and grades file in, if they call at the office.
London, Dec. 15.—News agency reports from Jerusalem today said the French had bombed Damascus employing airplane artillery and machine guns in an effort to eject Drusite Ursula image is reported to be considerable.
The reverse side of the card states that the grades will be sent out to the student if he leaves a stamped self-addressed envelope at the time that he signs, but this will not be done, according to Mr. Foster.
Druse Tribesmen Drive French From Damascu
It is expected that the cards will be ready for distribution about the middle of February.
The report added that the bombardment followed the second invasion of the Druses into the ambient city during the day. Throughout the morning the tribesmen fought the French ferns on both sides suffering many casualties.
(United Press)
In the afternoon the rebels again returned into the city and fierce fighting in the Shugar quarter followed.
Wire Flashes
Paris, Dec. 15. - Foreign minister Teicherlin of the Russian government announced today that "It is practically impossible for Russia even to consider the payment of debts contracted by preceding regimes."
Ithane, N. Y., Dec. 15—Emerson Carey of Hutchinson, Kans., start guard of the Cornell varsity football eleven and western junior golf champion, was elected captain of the 1929 football team.
Boston, Dec. 15.—Leo H. Lery, end of the Harvard team in 1903 and 1904 will succeed Bob Fisher as head coach at Harvard it was reported today.
Washington, Dec. 15—The six foreign debt settlements negotiated with Italy, Czecho Slovakia, Ethiopia, Belgium, Romania, and Latvia, were ordered favorably reported without financial support by the Senate Finance Commission today.
Ontario Doctor Denies Londoners' Challenge in Talk to Students
Origin of Treatment for High Blood Pressure Is Cause of Disable
Toronto, Dec. 15—Dr. W. J. MacDonald, St. Christopher, Ontario, physician, who addressed the Toronto Academy of Medicine recently on the use of liver extract in the treatment of high blood pressure, has denied the University of Western Ontario at London.
(Bv Science Service)
Doctor MacDonald asserts that the possibility of using liver extracts to reduce hypertension is entirely his own idea.
"I have documentary proof in support of my position, which will be available for publication if necessary," Doctor MacDonald declared. The London workers have challenged him to produce the evidence.
Prof. J. J. R. Macleod, in whose laboratories at the University of Toronto the researches are being admitted, admitted that Dr. A. James and Dr. N. B. Laugitt had lowered blood pressure in animals with both liver and lung extract when doctor Macdonward was first assessed with them.
The rival claims will likely be fought, out in court as both parties have applied for Canadian patent rights, and in view of the dual application, a court order issued on behalf under outh, will take place before either side is given a title.
Officials of Canadian universities who have followed the dispute express disappointment at the attitudes of the two factions, indicating that the altruistic spirit with which a medical discovery should be regarded, has long since been forgotten. A similar lack of harmony marred a previous imposition.
Rates Staying Too High
Jardine Says Entire Structure Needs Overhauling
(United Press)
"I believe that we must have substantial readjustments in freight rates. It is my opinion that a carefree re-ght structure of the entire reight-rate structure.
Washington, Dec. 15—William M. Jardine, Secretary of Agriculture, in his annual report, gave the following reply to the freight rate problem of today.
"There have been only minor changes in the freight rates on farm products in the last year. Our index showing changes in freight rates of 50 representative agricultural commodities on the above century of the 1933 level. Since then there have been no changes great enough to effect the index."
Christmas Vespers Held Today
"Informality and Christmas spirit were the keynote of the Y. W. C. A.
Christmas vespers given in Myers this afternoon at 4:00, according to the Russ, secretary of the Y. W. C. A.
--the hold in Chicago, Dec. 28,
The date rule has been suspended tonight for "The Ticket-of-Leave Man" and for that the first day is Kean, President W. S. G. A.
President W. S. Ch. A.
John Philip Sousa Presents Varied Concert Program
Popularity of Band Music
Proved by Reception
Given Great
Bandman
John Phillip Sousa and his band played a varied concert of military, popular and classical numbers before an audience that comfortably filled Robinson gymnasium yesterday afternoon, and once more proved the popularity of band music among University students.
As is usual in one of Souza's programs, the military marches drew the most enthusiastic applause. Souza used march numbers frequently as encores, and the crowd, not content with only one, often made it necessary for the band to play a number of encores.
"Robespierre," the opening overture, began a program which never let down in interest for the hearers from beginning to end, and the crowd liked the program better as it progressed.
Soloists Featured
Three solos were featured on the t program. William Wtorch, playr "The Carnival," was the first sur number.
Miss Marjorie Moody, coloratura soprano, avoided a monotony of instrumental and band selections with the inclusion of a musical number from "Mignon."
The first touch of familiar and popular airs come in Sona's latest composition, "Cuba Under Three Flags," which begins with "Under the Spanish," "Under the American," and "Under the Cuban." The American part of the composition including such old tunes as "The Fight With the Hot Time" was particularly popular.
The first half of the program was concluded with the Love Seen from "Bournemouth" and a march, "Liberty chased the clowns," were used with good effect.
Presents Popular Tunes
Popular tunes composed most of the music in "Southern Grace." Another one of Souza's new compositions, "Jazz America," which is a medley of popular tunes of today, opened this part of the program. An interesting encore was Souza's interpretation of "Follow the Swallow" and "The Silver Lining," blended into daily along with "Home Sweet Home."
An octet of saxophones entertained the audience with various pranks and affronted the honouring lights, to further entertain the audience.
A splendid performance on the saxophone was given by Mr. George Curtis.
The closing number of the program was an old fiddlers' tune, "Sheep and Goats Walking to Pasture."
Students Seek Hearing
Petition Asks Suspended Action on Auditorium
Auditorian
A petition which concerns the use of the auditorium soon to be built for athletics as well as musical and draitional works is calculated on the hill tomorrow.
"This is not an antagonistic movement, and we hope it will not be interpreted as such, but some student ed' it is a step which should be taken from the student introduction of the building is begun," announced Norman Plummer, A. B., 25^2
The text of the resolution follows; "Whereas an appropriation was made by the state legislature for the purpose of erecting an auditorium; and whereas the completed plans provide for a basketball court in the auditorium which we believe will render it more dramatic and musical productions;
"We, the undersigned, petition that further action be suspended until a public hearing shall be granted at an appropriate facility, faculty, students and alumni may present their respective views concerning the proposed auditorium."
"The New Commandment," a society melodrama, comes to the Bowersock theater Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. It is Robert T. Xane's initial production under his wannaker for First National rehearsal and screen adaptation of Colonel Frederick Palmer's novel, "Invisible Wounds." Sada Cowan and Howard Hingin made the screen adaptation.
Annual Christmas Party Given for Poor Childrenr
From 5:30 to 7:30 o'clock tomorrow evening, Alpha Omicron Pi will give its annual Christmas party for poor children of Lawrence. About 40 children of North Lawrence, from 3 to 12 years old, will be in the evening's entertainment will include a dinner, and the arrival of Santa Claus, who will present each child a toy and a useful gift. A truck has been hired to carry the children to and from their homes. The children were reached through the I-25.
The 40 children were reached through the Lawrence public schools and through local charitable organizations.
Col. L. Van Schiack Will Give Main Speech of Evening; Quartet Will Sing
Company A Sponsors
Dinner for R. O. T. C.
to Be Held Wednesda:
The first R. O, T. C. banquet of the school year will be held in the Masonic temple Wednesday night at 7:30. The banquet will be sponsored by Company A of the R. O, T. C. battalion, R. R. of the company of the company will be tomastermatter.
Patterson's orchestra will furnish music during the dinner. Col. L. Van Schiek, from the general service school at Leavenworth, will be the principal speaker of the evening. He will talk on the causes leading to American entry into the war of the country in the country who is a medal of honor man. This honor corresponds to the Victoria Cross in England.
Chancellor E. H. Lindley, Major J. R. Cygne, and W. E. Davis will give short talks. The R. O. T. C. quarter will sing several selections.
Invited guests who will probably attend camp, Captain Rickard, in charge of R. O, T. C, here; Colourel L. Van Duyck, here; Captain Holiday; Dean J. G, Brankert; W. Davis; Chancellor E. H, Linley; C. B. Merriman of Topeca, a member of the Board of Regents; Claude Scott, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
Dormitory Work Is Rapid
Construction on New Building Moves Satisfactorily
Work on the Watkins dormitory for women was carried forward rapidly during the favorable weather. All of the excavation has been completed and workmen are now pouring the concrete for the basement walls. The P. D. Olmstead Company is constructing the building. The dormitory will cost about $70,000 and is one of the buildings located to the University by Mrs. J. B. Watkins. The building will be completed by next summer.
The main section is to be 38 feet wide and 72 feet long. There will also be a wing in the rear containing sleepers on both sides of the roof south. The building will face the west. It will be three stories in height with a full basement. The walls will be of brick and the roof will extend to the level of the third floor.
In the basement are the kitchen, dining rooms, storage and supply areas. The large basement is five small kitchen and five small dining rooms, with complete equipment. Three larger dining rooms are also provided for, each with its own equipment.
The first floor will contain a large living room, a sun parlor, the matron's room, a guest room, several bed rooms, a kitchenette and a sleeping porch. On the second floor will be rooms for 19 women, a hospital room for 20 women, an office porch and rooms for 16 women will occupy the third floor.
K. U. Dames Give Party
The K. U., Dumes entertained Friday night at Holloway's hall with their annual fall party given in honor of their husbands. The hostesses included Eileen Hamlin and Mrs. George Teeple, Santa Claus was present and gave gifts to all. Refreshments, consisting of chocolate candy, Christmas bells and trees were served.
At a Golden Rule dinner at the University of Missouri last week, the principal speaker was Zadi, a five year old Armenian girl, who was adopted by American zodiacs the death of whom Zadi speaks both English and Turkish fluently.
Scholarship Fund to Be Established From Candle Sale
Student Friendship Custom Retained; Contributions of Any Amount Welcome
The major part of the money received from the sales of the Christmas candles will be used to establish a scholarship for one or more foreign students. The amount of the sales money will be used for the Student Friendship fund as in previous years, if it was decided at a meeting of the executive committee by Boyer's home yearend, at which Dr. Charles Hurley was present.
"There is still an opportunity for a great amount of help in student softball enterprise at student centers in Europe and for friendly relations among our players," said Craig Strese, chairman of the executive committee, this morning.
The candies are being sold by the Jayanes. At each house in which a candle is burning Thursday night, Glee Club quartets will surrender. Either Ester and Ray Wright are arranging the quartets which will sing. The contributions started out very good this morning and every student will be given a chance to contribute, according to the committee. Any contribution will be made and it is left entirely to the student as to the amount he wishes to give. The contributions ranged from 25 cents to ten dollars this morning.
A sales table has been placed in every building on the Hill, and one will be in charge of it all hours of the day. Students do not have to go out of their way to contribute, for they may do so between classes.
ayhawker Glosses Due
Selections for Beauty Section to Be Made by Feb. 1
All organization glasses for the 1926 Jayhawk should be turned in before Christmas vacation, according to an employee. More than thirty organizations have failed to turn in their glasses. No organization glasses will be accepted after Jan. 15, this date having been announced by the principal. The principal rushes at local photographers.
Only about one-fifth of the senior glasses have been handed in. All seniors who have not arranged for their photographs should do so at once, as only seven days remain after holidays for these glasses to be made. Most teachers will take care for all class officer glasses. Very few of these have been cared for.
Twenty women have been selected to contest for places in the beauty section, Kimmi said. From the 20 women, six will be selected before Feb. 1. By a lot of guesswork, probably some artist of national note. Pictures of the six will be printed.
German Christmas Topic of Program Wednesday
"A German Christmas During the War," is to be the subject of a talk which will be given in German by Dr. Patz Kellerman Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Loomis Cultural Center. The evening's entertainment, which is to consist of German songs, poems, and speeches, will represent a German Christmas celebration. Marguerite Fisher and Inca Pratt will sing some classic songs and dance in hand. Doctor Kellerman will each give a talk in German. Elsa Schafer and Heinz Kurman will give some German poetry. Refreshments will be served. "Everyone interested in the German Christmas celebration is invited to attend," and Doctor Kellerman.
Professors of English Will Attend Convention
At the annual meeting of the Modern Language: Association, in Chicago, Dec. 29, 30, and 31, the University of Chicago hosted the English in the English division by Prof. W. S. Johnson, Prof. E. M. Hopkins, Prof. R. D. O'Leary, Prof. C. G. Dunlap and Prof. T. M. Kuehlman.
Nons of the delegation from the University of Kansas will appear on the program this year. Professor Hopkins will also attend the annual meeting of the American Association of University Professors which will