THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN No.146 Vol. XXII. Outdoor Records Expected to Fall in Track Season Hletes. Will Have Firs To Show Their Stuff on Cinders at Relays Another outdoor season of record breaking track and field performances is forecast by the numerous indoor records that were amused in all of them. It was a match two to a half dozen meet records went by the boards in each of the middle western meets, and this despite the fact that marks set last year were unusually good due to the high levels of training the United States Olympic team. Third Kansas Relays The third annual University of Kansas Relays will offer star athletes of the middle west their first opportunity to show their stuff against a widely representative field of athletes and it is predicted that many new meet murks will be set up. Field events exhibit strong competition again this year and even the mark of 13 feet $^2$ inch in the pole vault set by McKenna at the Kansas Rebel's last year due to fall at his own hands. Harrington of Notre Dame, Hansley of Illinois Kreger of Wisconsin, Witt of Texas and Nebraska Dijk of Drake and Lanceur of Missouri, all appear to have no excellent chance to push McKenny for honors. Poor of Kansas to Jump The Kansas high jump record is held by Poor of Kansas at 6 feet 4 inches. Both Poor and his teammate Graham have won the high jump this winter in several meets by a tie at 6 feet 3-1/4 inches to another leading jumper of the country, McGinnie of Wisconsin, winner of the Western conference high jump and second in the Illinois Relays, stands a good chance to take the Kansas path into jump, and as it gets further out, he entered will produce dark horse jumpers to set into the placing. Last year 18 new meet records were established for the Kansas games and some were of such class that they may remain safe this year. Radio Graduation Planned The Texas University medley team set a new world and American outdoor record in the mile and seventh editions relay at 7 minutes, and the second at 12 minutes. The Texans also won the same race the year before, so will be back again this spring to try for a third victory. Iowa University is also a two time winner at the Kansas Relays in the mile and 60-second events, both earning 22.6 seconds. The Hawkeyes will be here April 18 to defend against their laurels. K.S.A.C. to Broadcast Exercises for Extension Aggies (United Press) Manhattan, March 27. - Eighthe hundred "Aggies of the air," students enrolled in the courses conducted by radio broadcasters, receive extension division of the Kansas State Agricultural college, will receive invitations this week to attend the first radio commencement in history. April 17 is "College of the air" students with themselves participate in the "last day" exercises presented from radio station KSAC for those members granted certificates in absentia. The program will be given in the afternoon in order that rural schools with which close on date may The program will include an address by acting President F. D. Farrell; a one-net comedy, "Static with an 'Aggle of the air'" cast and special numbers and readings by the radio students. S. Umbarger, director of extension, will preside. FOUR PAGES Instructors to Judge Debate A. M. Tollefone and Harvey Walker, instructors in the department of political selence, will be judges in a debate tonight between the College and Deen Minneapolis University. The debate will be held at Wash burn College. UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 1925 Presbyterian Choir Sings Cantata by Dudley Buel The chorus choir of 40 voices of the first Presbyterian church, under his direction of D. M. Swarthout, will present the passion cantata "The story of the Cross" by Dulley Book Hill in the evening of Palm Sunday, twelf. "The cantata is one of unusual and dramatic power and moves through with a directness of musical expression that holds the attention of the audience," Dean swearth said. The solo parts will be taken by members of the chorus and of the School of Music. The instruments for the anthem will be played with organ, piano, violin and cello. K. U. Extension Division Ready for Distribution of Co-Operative Courses Readings Outlined by Experts in Professional Positions Awarded Are Offered Announcement of courses offered by the extension division, in cooperation with the bureau of education for Louisiana made. The extension division has made arrangements to distribute reading courses which are offered by the bureau, through the bureau of correspondence study of the University. Twenty-eight courses are now available, each course being outlined by an eminent man in that field and will be found valuable to those desiring to follow a systematic course of reading. This service is intended for students who may enroll for one or more courses simultaneously, all of which should be completed within three years from date of enrollment. When students have fulfilled all requirements as set forth by the bureau of education, a certificate signed by the commissioner of the bureau. The following are representative of the courses offered: Thirty Books of Great Fiction, American Literature, American History, Foreign Trade, Navigation and Marine Engineering, Machine Shop Work, How to Health, Citizenship and Government, Reading Course on Dante, and Master Builders of Today. Further information regarding any of these courses may be had by calling at the burrow of correspondence study, room 111, Fraser hall. Tea Given by Y. W. C.A. Board and Cabinet Members Act as Hostesses The receiving line consisted of Mrs. F. B. Daines, Marie Russ, secretary, Mrs. H. B. Elise, Dean Agnes Husband, Marjorie Day and Anna Dorothy Burrell. The dining room was decorated in yellow daffodils, and the rest cf the house was filled with forsythia and other spring flowers. The advisory board and the old and new cabinet of the V. W. C. A. were hustlers at a ten given for the nine days before Christmas, yesterday afternoon at Henley house Up-stairs in Heeyel house the doll-dressed for the children in the Indian school in Arizona were on display. These dolls were purchased and dressed by members of the treatment unit to the Alpha Cia Gongwority. During the tea Marjorie Day explained the program of the organization for this year and Annie Dornby Leaster introduced the new column "Dad" Westfall, Former Pressman at K. U., Dead Kansas City, Mo., March 27..*C.*H. "Dad," Westfall, 60, pressman, whose smile was Tamilic to scores of graduates of the University of Kansas, was in the printing plant of the Banker's Specialty company. (United Press) Dr. H, E. Moss, coroner, said that death was due to natural causes, more than likely heart failure. A slight scalp wound was found on his head, but it is believed that it was caused when he fell to the floor. "Dad" Westfall was for twelve years a presumant in the University of Lawrence and was a familiar figure on the campus. He took an active interest in the student affairs and came to Kansas City five years ago. Four Persons Die in Prairie Flames; Three Towns Burr Forest Fires Are Seriously Threatening Preserves of Government in South Prairie and forest fires have destroyed destruction in widely separated areas in the last few days. Prairie fires in South Dakota have taken a toll of four lives, and another man is injured, according to a report from the (United Press) A forest fire is sweeping southeastern Oklahoma toward Arkansas. Large numbers of wild animals are fleeing the flames. A large number added to the numbers to combat the conflagration which is now cut off of control. Sioux Falls, S. D., March 27—Prairie fires are terrorizing south central Dakota today. Three villages were destroyed and three Most of the area is uninhabited. The Nebusava fire was brought under control today by several thousand people, and burned from the surrounding territory. On the South Dakota Nebraska line three separate trees have burned over more than 100,000 acres of prairie land. Pierro, S. D.-Prairie fire in whily separated sections of Nebraska and North Dakota are causing great damage to homes and crops, according to reports here today. Four lives have been lost. Prartially every resident of the fire menace area was called into action to keep the fire from sweeping other areas. Hugh, Okla—All efforts of firefighters today were concentrated on turning a devastating forest fire in the southeast section of Oklahoma City, where they serve in McCurtain county. Will game and cattle grazing in the den timber land have been driven into the game reserve by the flame which reach over an 15 mile range. No loss of HLC has been a mortal. Fewer Articles Unclaime Business of Lost and Found Department Declines The lost and found business carried on by the business office seems to be on a decided basis in the last few years. Practically everything of any value that is turned in at the business office is immediately claimed by its owner. The most common articles lost are jewelry, gloves caps, fondamentals and other articles of little or no value. In former years the articles of value that were left unclaimed were never discussed during the summer time. At present, since business is so dull, what little unclaimed material that happens to be left on hand in the mail has been Prof. F. M. Dawson of the School of Engineering was the main speaker at the banquet held by Gamma Epiphanes. Dr. Renee Fraternity at the Aucine house, Wednesday night. He spoke concerning his travels in Europe and along the coast. Professor Dawson Talks Before Gamma Epsilon Pi Lambda Theta, honorary educational security, held election last night and announces the pledging of the following: Jesse Bradley, uncle, Lucele Cleveland, c$25, Mary Geer, uncle, Joel Green, c$25, Glen A. B, a $24, Eater Holecomb, c$25, Hilda Koehler, ed$25, Mariana Loescher, imla, Unlma long, ed$26 Tressey May, c$25, Loraine Mother uncle, Hanel Nabble, c$26, Ruth Ray uncle, Edwina Wagner, Ferna Wrestler, A. B. $24, Ann E Yahn, c$26 Another plan of disposing of the unclaimed articles is practiced by the University of California. All of the unclaimed articles are sold to charity. The university will pay for Following the banquet, E. L. Seidel, $^{c}26$, of Lawrence, was initiated into Gamma Epsilon. tion and the proceeds go to pay for the band uniforms of the school. Wire Flashes United Press Washington, March 27—Federal prohibition authorities will investigate the two Wisconsin senators who publicly announced they are breaking campaign finance laws if they are, prohibition commissioner Haynes told the United States today. --and Convocation Berlin, March 25. - A score of people were injured in another street riot between the Facciati and Communists. The approaching Pressure Corps rushed to the cause of the trouble. Police were called before order was restored. Madison, Wis., March 27 —Sonnerie Bottengettle, of Milwaukee, left the Wisconsin senate chamber in the wake of an investigation that hinted his attorney when he was informed of an investigation to be conducted as a result of his admitted violations of the Voluntet act. "Let them ye so as to remain silent," the men said, we are ready for them." Detroit, Mich., March 27-07 cials of the Ford Motor Company denied the contemplation of a new air route to the mid-west states, fears that it could harm the company, thought to have belonged to the com- pare, according to company officials, an experimental plane belonging to the Scott All Metal Co. and has no responsibility for the plane. They assert that there is no air route ever under consideration. School of Business to Hold Celebration on First Annual Day Fentative Plans for Program Include Banquet, Baseball and Convocation The first annual School of Business Administration day will be celebrated sometime during the weekend. The date data has not been determined. The hampst committees is com posed of Iva James, J. H. Shaver and Prof. Henry F. Holtzewin. Tickets may be purchased from Donald Gilbreath, Glenn Parker and Austin Firelaugh. Tentative plans for the day's program include a conversation for students about their experiences in a minification in the morning, a game to student baseball game in the afternoon. The general committee in charge of the day's program consists of Elden Haley, Milton Amos, Pred. Ferry Mason and Dean Frank T. Stockton. Prof. J. W. Sterberg is captain of the faculty team. He has announced that the members of his team will go into extensive training until after "We are not trying to copy the School of Engineers or the School of Fine Arts," Haley said. "We are trying to start something different for the School of Business Administration." Forbach, France, March 27. Seven men are believed to have lost their lives in a coal mine when a coal blowpipe plumes 1,000 feet down a shaft at the Mord Fifty: bodies already have been taken from the mine, and 20 other miners are believed dead in a cave nearly one-fifth of a mile below the mine. The two miners who were recovered, were half brazed by their terrible experiences. Seventy Miners Believed Dead When Hoist Fall (United Press) This was the emphatic answer given by Dean Agnes Husband to day in reply to various rumors that she is having a babitation afternoon tea dance. Tea Dances Remain Unauthorized "No afternoon tea dances will be authorized this spring." "Afterparton dancing." continued Dean Husband, "is absolutely for me. I feel that I should state that there shall be no dancing on week days from 4:30 until 6." No public tea dances have been held since the spring of 1922. kansan Board Elects Staff Kansas Board Elects Staff Kansas Board elected the following staff members yesterday after morning. Grace Young, editor-in-chief; Elizabeth Carson, right editor; Elizabeth Samborn, plain tabs editor; Jacqueline Stiece was elected chairman of the Board. Debating League Chooses Winning High School Teams Squads Will Compete Again Before Final Classes Meet at K. U. in April District winners in the Kansas High School Debating League have just been announced by H. G. Ingham, secretary-treasurer of the League. These schools will next meet at a conference on the three teams in each class which will enter the finals to be held at Lawrence the middle of April. Schools entering the League are divided into two classes, A and B. Class A consists of high schools it cities of the first class, while class B is made up of cities of the second class. Schools in the high schools. The question which is the subject of debate this year is Resolved, that the United States should cancel all financial obligations due from the governments of the allies on account of the World War. The winners of each district follow First district, Class A, Athens County Common high school. Second district, Class A, Kansas City Central High School; Class B, Prineeton. Third district, Class A, Iola; Class B. Sedan. This district consists of, in addition to cities of the district, the Verdiaria Valley Debating League and the Southwestern Kansas High Fourth district, Class A, Burling ton; Class B, no result. Fifth district, Class A, Maryaville Class B, Leonardville. Sixth district, Class A, Hill City bass B. Plainville Seventh district, Class A, Medi- cal Lodge; Class B, Hodgeman County Community high school, at Jeftone. Eighth district, Class A, Winfield, Class B, Pretty Prairie, Pretty Prairie was last year the state chion- mium in Class B. Ninth district, Class A. Dickinson County Community high school, at Chapman; Class B. Mound Ridge. Letters Sent to Seniors Women Hea- of Qualifications for A. A. U. W. Dean Agnes* Husband this week sent letters to about two hundred and fifty students of his work and qualifications for membership in the American Association of Teachers. The association is open to graduates of certain universities of big standard, the University of Kansas being included in that number. The work of the association provides numerous scholarships for undergraduate women in colleges and universities, as well as for graduate work; stimulates the improvement of physical education, medical supervise, and nursing; promotes adequate salaries for women faculty members; encourages international relations among university women of different countries by definite projects; supports a national club house in Washington, D. C.; publishes a magazine devoted to women's health and place national educational policies for the women in universities all over the United States. "There is perhaps no organization that has done more to improve conditions for women in the teaching and professional world than has the Women's Institute, the Women* and Dean Hankinson in the letters in which she argued the senior women to give the support of their membership to the association. Botany Club Initiates Ten Thursday Evening The botany club hold their spirt initiation party Thursday, March 28 8 o. m., in the Zoology lecture room. The initiation of the new member came first, followed with a program of games and other entertainment for the students. The lights were decorated with maraer Narcissus. The members initiated, "Henry Burt, Myron Voights, c26; Presley Watson, c26; Willard Cressa, c27; Ernest Grievold, c27; Ruth Cressa, c28; Alfred Hunt, c28; Wildred Hunger, c28; Maria Garita, c28; and Benny Baker, c29. "Round Robin" Letters to Invite Alumni Back "Round Robin" letters inviting alumni back to Lawrence for commencement in June, will be sent at over the United States to K. U. grad. Each letter will contain, beside the invitation, the program and tentative plans for commencement. There will be a request at the end of the letter that the recipient send. His/alumnus wants to be at graduation. Freel Ellsworth, alumni secretary has added a personal request that close in possession of the letters on May 8 will send them in to him in this way he will get a general number of alumni who will be back. True Bill Is Returned Against Sen. Wheeler in Montana Oil Case Booth and Campbell Also Are Indicted at Washington for Conspiracy (United Press) Washington, March 27. -A true bill involving Senator Burton B. Kheeler of Montana on a charge of conspiracy to defraud the government in connection with Montana's oil industry. The state oil extract of Columbia grand jury today. Edwin Booth and Gordon Campbell loe of Montana, were indicted on he same charges. James McGowen, who was also named in the government case, was not indicted. He appeared before the grand jury and testified recently. The indictment charges that the two other men compelled to obtain rigorously the use of land in Montana and public domain f the United States. This is the second indentation of Wheeler in connection with alligator skin, a part of the parment of the interior for Camblet, or who, it is charged, was using. Former Attorney-general Stone started the investigation before the grand jury claiming that he had good new evidence in the case. The indemnity charges Wheeler tried to gain control of 20,000 acres of land in Montana which is legally owned by the city for prospecting for oil or gas. Tax Publications Delayed Income Payments Published by Official Order Only Washington, March 27 — The treasury department today ordered all internal revenue collectors to make the report, and will until internal revenue commissioners Blair had examined all figures on returns and given an official order for them. This will delay publication of the figures, expected within a few days for at least two months, officials said. The order was caused by the action of Noun Creek Kansas City revenue collector, in making public The newspaper which published the Kansas City returns probably will not be printed. Other officials, but there is no pressure regarding premature publication. K. U. Forum Recommends Grading System Change The substitution of two grades, a passing mark and a failure, for the present system of five grades, would be a forward step in grading at the University of Kansas in the opinion of the K. U. Forum. This was the result of the vote taken at the meet-in afternoon in west-central institution using planned plans for improving the present grading system. Other proposals for grading were blind grading under the present method, that is, grading the student at as present but withholding grades until graduation, except in case of failure; the use of three grades—bonus, passive and failure; and students to be kept in a course until he has mastered it. Floyd Simonton was the leader in the discussion. L. E. Hooker of the Burroughs Adding Machine Company of Detroit spoke Wednesday in room 202, west Administration building on "Business Ethics." Mr. Hooker's visit to the University was under the nauseas of the School of Business^Administration. Kansas Electrical Engineers Hosts at Annual Dinner Program Arranged in Form Symbolizing Manner of Electrification of Railroad The tenth annual banquet of the Kamers branch of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers was held night at the Precibystern church. The program was arranged on a railroad. Chancellor Lindley Speaks Chancellor Emily Speaks Councillor E. H. Lindley addressed the company following this tour by members of the department. James A. Parkinson acted as chief construction engineer and introduced the following speakers: Pro. F. E. Campbell, "Transmission," B. E. McDonald, "Transmission," B. E. McDonald, "Substations," C. A. Popping, "Operation," L. E. Allen, "Accept- Mode's Arc Display The entrance to the banquet hall was decorated with a high fountain in which the water played in the shape of an inverted cone. Colored lights illuminated the water from above, and the colors were constantly changing. A model electric railway was placed on one table and the cars so arranged as to carry placards with photos at faculty members of department. Prof. George C. Shand concluded the program with an impromptu performance of the poem *wet*; we were: Dean and Mire, P. E. Walker, Proff. and Mrs. F. M. Draws The center table had a complete transmission system including a transducer, an encoder and a substation. This line was connected with the model railway on the other High School Dances Planned for Easter Vacation Clubs to Carry 'K.U.' Home The Easter vacation will be mirked by special activity in the various county clubs throughout the spring. School counselors are planned, featuring dances, chapels at various high schools, and mixers under the auspices of the club. Students and Uni- ters will participate in these affairs. These activities are being conducted to stimulate the high school student to attend the University, Coffey and Pattawatamie county plan to give dances for high school students in their respective colleges; Franklin, Johnson, Anderson, Chance, Douglas and Johnson college will hold programs or chapels in as many of the high schools as possible. The students of deferred county although not planning an Easter program have a very novel way of getting in touch with high school juniors. They plan to put out spring letters to teachers, and they also inspire interest in the University. Dempinham County Club members also have made plans. Each senior in the various high schools will be interviewed personally during the Easter vacation, to encourage him to attend the University next fall. Pledges to Tau Beta Pi Will Make Floating Key Pledges to Tau Beta Pi, honorary engineering fraternity, will carry out a new plan this spring in the construction of a model of the key which An outline of the key is usually made in line on an easily seen hillside near the campus. This year a light wooden model will be constructed which will be designed so it can float attached to a balloon. It will be electronically lighted in order to be visible at night as it floats in the air. The women of Delta Sigma Phi, Congregational society, and other University women will be the guests of the Women's Missionary Society of Plymouth Congregational church at a tea given at the parish house Tuesday afternoon. Preceding the social hour, a short program will be given starting at .J., The hostesses of the event are M. A. Wilex, Mrs. H. P. Cady, Mrs. Charles Sterling, and Mrs. J. I. J. Wheeler.