THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Vol. XXII.
Value of R.O.T.C. Training Stressed in Banquet Talks
Education and Characte Are Being Built, Says Brigadier-General Metcalf
The value of R, O, T, C, training to young men of today and the vital role that they play is sized by all speakers at the R, O, T, C Banquet at Wiedemer's Castle.
Gen, W. S. Metcalf said, "These are the formative years of your life and beside getting an education you are forming character. Work in the R. O. T. C. is one of the best ways of forming character."
Rakin, president of the Chamber of Commerce, stressed the opportunities offered to young men by the K. O. T. C. work. "There will be an opportunity to develop a different. Work hard. Be prepared. That is the best preventive."
Brig. Glen, Harry A. Smith, gace of honor, confirmed Mr. Rankin's statement that there could probably be one more case on earth comparable to the United States of America and some day we are going to have to fight to keep it alive.
He, also, emphasized the value of preparedness. "Character is the fundamental principle of leadership," he said. "The best places to get it." he added. He advised the young men to join the National Guard if possible. "It offers a lot of benefits."
He cited the good record of Kansas during and since the Civil War "There is no better." he declared.
Gen. Smith is commanding officers of the Fort Lowellwerte services schools; is a native Kansan and was student of the University of Kansas.
J, G. Brandt, dean of the College and P. F. Walker, dean of the School of Engineering, were also guests of the R. O. T. C.
The Patterson twins furnished music. Members of the R. G. T. C. quartet sang several members and Loot King, c28 gave a solo. Stanley Penny c25 won the applause of the guests with two "darky" stories.
List of Positions Poste
Bulletin Board in Rest Room Gives Information
Information as to offers of positions for University women who desire to work will be in the future posted on the bulletin board in the women's rest room on the second floor of the central Administrator building, according to Mrs. D. R Hunt, assistant to the dean of weasel.
Applications which are made to the University through the dean of women's office are frequently of interest to many women. It is practically impossible to reach each woman individually, so care should be taken for which she might care to apply.
For that reason the information will be placed where any woman may read it daily. Further particulars as to the type of positions offered, and what he had in the don't office, where applications for jobs should be made.
Topanga, Kana, March 3. —The new state board of health, appointed by Governor S. B. Paunon was to hold a meeting this Friday to organize and elect officers.
State Board of Health Meets to Elect Officers
The law provides that a new board must be within organized thirty days after its appointment and today's acting was called to comply with the law.
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Sarred Concert Will be Sunday
The monthly sacred concert given
by the chorus choir of 35 voices, un-
til 10 p.m., is scheduled out
is scheduled for next Sunday
evening, 7:45, at the Presbyterian
church. A number of the more
familiar mathers for choruses, solos
and instrumental numbers will
be given.
Queen Cuts Her Hair
London, March 3—Despite anguished protests of her Indies in waiting, the queen of Belgium had grandly defended herself a dilepthe to the Sunday Express.
February Was Warmer.
Says Posey in Report
This February, just closed, was more than seven degrees warmer than the average February for the Lawrence station, and had an unusually large number of days in August according to the monthly meteorological report, issued today by C. J. Posey. The mean temperature on February, 1923, has been exceeded in only four years since this station established 85 years ago. These years were 1877, 1878, 1882, and 1921.
On three days the diurnal range was 34 degrees, and on 11 days the diurnal range was 36 degrees, or 24 degrees in the inch below normal. Two thunderstorms, on the 29th and 22nd, were the first February thunderstorms
Merchants' Institute Being Well Attended by Business People
Pryor Irwin Here in Capacity of Retail Counsellor and
The Merchants' Institute whel opened Monday under the organization of the University Extension Division has been well attended.
Investigator
Prior Iryan, who is here in the capacity of retail counselor and in the capacity of building similar courses in Hutchison, was brought here by Prof. Hawk old Egham of the Extension Divi to hold a five-day Merchants Institute
Mr. Irwin was formerly professor of the Institute of Retail Merchandizing of the University of Wisconsin, and former lecturer for the Universities of Kansas, Colorado, West Virginia, and Manatowita. He is at present in the retail business at Devil's Lake, Minn. He has attained remarkable earnestness.
Mr. Irwin gives a sales talk Monday before a group of shoes dealers at the Gallaudet Center to present at a round table discussion of the problems of grocers in the after-
At an open meeting in the evening; Mr. Pryor discussed competition; "Competition is inter-community and not inter-store," he said. "Lawrence must unlikely meet the competition in Kansas City and Topkapi." He also invoked the weakness of personal contact with his customer.
This morning at 7:45 Mr. Irwin gave a talk to clothes on Ober's problem of salesmanagement. At 10 he addressed a group of executives and advertising managers at the Chamber of Commerce on, "Effective
In the afternoon he met with a round table conference of butchers and discussed their problems. To him, his business was a Commerce, Mr. Pryor will address a general meeting of business men on "How to Know the Goods You Seal."
45 a. 1 m. Department store employees meet at Innes. Miss Laik, educational director of the sales force of Marshall Field. Field manager
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1925
10:00 a. m. Department Manager and executive at Chamber of Commerce, "Retail Credit" by Peter Irwin.
150 p. m. General meeting at Chamber of Commerce, "Color and Design as Applied to Rendering." Remarks by Maki Lakin.
2:00 p.m. Bakers (round table disc cussion) led by Pryor Irwin.
Prof. Seba Eldridge, of the department of sociology, has completed a book "The Organization of Life" and has sent it to the publishers. "The book contains problems of theoretical biology and psychology, has an introduction by Prof. H. S. Jinnings of John Hopkins University. It is to be published by the Thomas Y. Crowell company expected that it will be issued by fall.
Eldridge Writes New Bool
Prof. W. F. Davis entertained the members of the Old and New club at dinner at Wladiwskay's Saturday brunch. Professor David was the home of Professor Davies where he read a paper on "Sectionalism," William S. Johnson was in guest.
Visitors Throng Into Washington for Inauguration
Capitol City Prepares for Big Ceremony; Coolidge Keeps Away From
Bustle
(United Press)
Washington, March 3. --Visitors politicians and office holders throng into Washington today for the quiet inauguration tomorrow of Calvin Coidge as the 20th president of the United States.
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There is not the victorious political
fenny of the old inaugurations; the real
the capitol displayed for it. We
would championship baseball team is
not in evidence; but quiet, good
humored thousands are awaiting the
battle of the Giants in the celebration
of Mr. Cooley and the 69th congres-
sion at noon tomorrow.
"Irreasing cloudiness and warmer with probably rain in the afternoon," via the early weather forecast as capitol people prepared for their day out. "The hotels are crowded, bouncing and festoon the principal buildings."
Military trappings and uniforms are on display in preparation for the parade which will include all branches of the military service.
Preparations for the event are going forward like clockwork. Distinguished guests are arriving by every train.
Mr. Cooley remains away from the bashel. He did walk out in his front yard yesterday and give his wife a kiss. He did not lose any time. He merely omitted part of his daily walk and returned to his desk to work on a few bills that congress has enacted and on the problem of his incoming administra-
Col. John Coolidge was to arrive today from Vermont.
Vice-president elect Charles G. Dawes, whose subservient of "Hell and Martha" has been almost forgotten since his election, is visiting his old home where he served as comptroller of the city and director of budgets.
Topeka Pastor to Speak
John Wells Rayhill Addresses Students at Luncheon
John Wells Reyhill, pastor of the First Congregational church of Toperka, will speak at the moon-day lunch ceremony tomorrow in Myra for the 19th anniversary as his wife "The Younger Generation," which will be of special interest to the students of the University because of the discussions held during religious
Over seventen years elapsed after the discovery of Mount McKinley by W. A. Dickey in 1896 to its successful exploration by Archdeacon Hudson Stuck, in 1913, Mount Meeker (or Mount Tully) was a footless. Only the northern side has been climbed as many efforts to reach the top from the wost failed.
"The Reverend Mr. Rayhill is a graduate of the Yale Diversity School, and is recognized as one of the greatest pastors in this part of the country. Hq is on par with Sherwon Eddy, both in vision and ability, but he has had a lot of approach in different, said Ted Shultz, secretary of the Y. M. C. A.
For a time the Reverend Mr. Ray hill was connected with Washburn College, where he came in direct contact with students and student life.
Attempt to Scale Peak Will Be Made in Summer
New York, March 3 - Attempts will be made to scale Mount Logan, second highest peak in North America, by a party composed jointly from the American Alpine Club and the Alpine Club of Canada. The team will be based at Mount Logan is in the southwestern corner of the Yukon Territory almost on the border line of Alaska Although this mountain is only 760 feet lower than Mount McKinley in Alaska, no expedition has ever been undertaken to reach its height has been estimated for it a number of years at 19,589 feet.
(Release Service)
Helenwood, Tenn., March 3. Two traimmen were killed when the engine of the northbound Southern Railway flyer from St. Petersburg, Fla., ran into a derailment on a side track here and overturned early today.
Wire Flashes United Bare
New York, March 1- L William Andrews Clark, former, United States senator from Montana, and multi-millionaire copper magnet, died at his Fifth avenue mansion here last night following a tourist attack of the Clark. Whose cortene has been estimated by some at from 50 to 100 million dollars, was in active command of his many increments until about a week ago. Since last Christmas he has been capturing his business from his hamb.
Queens. March 3.-Four per-员 died from shock follow-up on the earth quake which rocked the *Sienna* Cinema, where Saturday night, latest reports show.
A church collapsed at St. Reliance and communication was interrupted Shocks were felt Sunday and alight tremors yesterday.
Washington, March 3.—The air craftbattleship controversy which has raged for weeks remained unresolved until the investigation was brought to a close. The entire question awaits the new combatant and the national defense will be response.
Lone Bandit Murders
W. E. Moak in Attempt to Rob Taxi Office
Gunman Escapes After Killin Veteran Liveryman Who Tries to Run
Tries to Run
W. E. Moak was shot and killed yesterday evening at his taxi stand, at Sewenth and Vermont street, after a car crash. His man, Mr. Moak, about sixty years old, has been running a taxi and lively business in Lawrence for the past three decades.
George Pickens, an employee of Moak, heard a noise like the back fire of an engine but thought nothing of it. Moak came to the door leading into the building and called Pickens. A man about five feet six inches tall, dressed in overalls, with a cap drawn down on his head, followed Moak into the main room. He pulled out the gun off of Moak he fired directly at Pickens but the bullet went wild.
The stranger then ordered Mao, and Pickens to put their hands up and back against the wall. Mao became excited and did not comply with the orders, and started running toward the office. The gunman shot him in the head, but he ran through the office, and once he had gained the sidewalk.
Monk ran about a half a block down stepped on the sidewalk outside the Inter-State Stage line station in Times Square, music with four taking effect.
The eau for "Seventeen," Booth Dalton's three act comedy to be released in the Memorial high school auditorium, has been selected. Mrs. A, J. Mix
Play Cast Is Announced
Lawrence Drama League Wil Present "Seventeen"
William Sylvanus Baxter—Rustell
Culver.
Mrs. Baxter—Clara Nigg.
Mr. Baxter-A, J. Mjr.
The east is*
Johnny Hartman - Leland Barrows,
Jane Baxter - Gordon Rob Houssens,
Ben Schmidt - Michael Beck,
Lola Pratt - Edith Adams,
George Callahan - Gaelen Clark
"The try-out committee had a great deal of trouble in choosing the coat," she said "because of the great heat and of material we had for selection."
gave not been selected so yet.
Try-outs for the play were held
Wednesday and Thursday of has
week. A larger number tried on
another, any other, the Drama
League has presented, according
to Mrs. Miss.
George Cropper—Rice Larder,
Ethel Boke—Mary Rose Barrons,
Three minor characters of the cast
The Drama League is presenting the play under the sponsorship of the Youth Council, the Volunteers' Activities, and the proceeds from the production will go forward a budget to provide for the exposures of a rehearsal in which 100 students of Lawrence this year. Mr Mix said this is the first of several communications that the council will give.
Senator Finley to Make Motion for Board of Regents
Killing Former Bill Caused Split Among Members of State House
Factions
Topia, March 31. - Senator James W. Finley, administration leader, announced at most today that he would attend a state event tomorrow to create a board of reps to handle the state education system. The state was passed by the source, was killed by the senate after it had been recommended to the committee of the
In the house today it was understood between Klan leaders and the administration calendar revision committee that the latter would see that the bill not before the house passed, but only when it is close administration measures until their bill should be given consideration.
It was and that the killing of the board of registrants bill was one of the results of the view between Klan and anti-Klan members of the legislature. However, the atmosphere to day appears to be clearing over the board of registrants, who were helped in their z would be able to out over the registrants measure.
Practically all of the members of the calendar revocation committee are said to be opposed to the Khan bill, and the House wants the house a chance to vote upon it.
Members of Faculty Attend Cincinnati Convention
Leading Educators Meet
Over thirteen thousand educator-attended the meetings of the department of superintendence of the National Educational Association which were held at Cincinnati Feb. 21-24 according to Dean R. A. Schwegler of the School of Education, who was attending the meetings attending from the University.
"The this meeting represents the most serious effort of outstanding education institutions and provides a discussion in a scientific way," said Dean Schwiegner in speaking of
"Educational interests of the more diverse sorts were represented from all the various types of educational institutions within the school themselves."
The new president of the department of superintendent election at the meeting was F. W. Buller, superintendent of public schools of Washington, D. C.
Important subjects discussed were: Those pertaining to administration, taxation, the more equitable distribution of educational opportunity, the individualization of instruction and problems in the curriculum relating to teachers' training. An interesting feature number of exhibits presented by manufacturer of books and school supplies.
Prof. F, P. OBrien was called upon to substitute for Prof. W, R. Smith on the program of the National School of Psychology when the latter was called away from the meeting by the death of his father. Other members of the University faculty were invited to attend, D. Manoa, H. C. Lenhman, and Prof. T. J. Smart
Hearing for Receiver Today in Shawnee Cou
Topeka, March 3. - Hearings were being held today in the Shawnee county district court on the application that was made several weeks ago by a receiver for the Commonwealth Bank of Kansas City, Kan.
In order to avoid a receivership, the officials of the company are seeking authority to reduce the company's debt by four hundred thousand dollars.
Prof. F. P. O'Brien is leaving tonight for Hutchinson where he expects to consult the records and gather data in connection with the college there. This visit will be in compliance with the members of the board at Hutchinson who recommended Professor O'Brien to make this survey. You can find a listing of a junior college at Chantu several months ago.
Students Go to Topeka
for Legislative Session
the students of the department of political science went to Teopala its afterterm to attend the afternoon classes. The president, Prof. F. H. Guild, head of the department, accompanied them. Topical lectures on this section of the legislation.
"The students will not be able to
assert just how the laws are made,
and the schools should Guild
this morning," and besides
many laws are decided upon in
committee meetings, no, conferences
are allowed. However, the students will learn much about the physical surroundings of the legislature when at
school.
Student Activity Tickets Admit to First of Missouri Valley Series
Kansas Will Uphold Affirmative Side in W. U, Debate Tonight
Kansas debates will meet the Kansas University team tonight in the first of a series of debates which will determine the championship. The question which will be debated is, "Resolved, That Congress should have the power to override, by a two-thirds vote of both houses, decisions of the supreme court, declare the imposes court, declare the Congress' amount financial."
The affirmative will be upheld by the Kauna team represented by Richard Shanklan and William Kehrs. Both men have had intercollegiate experience. Washington University will be represented by Robert Rosenwalt, of Kansas City, Mo., and James Lester, of the School of Law here last year.
A. M. Teleflea, professor in the department of political science, will act as chairman. The judges of the debate will be D. L. McFearcach, dewath Burnum College, and Prof. G.F. Cairns, Burnum College. A third judge will have to be chosen to take the place of Edward M. Rainer, president of the Junior College of Kansas City, who is unable to attend on account of illness. Student activity tickets or an admission price of 25 will admit all applicants. The admission fee to the auditorium of the central Administration building at 8 toilets.
Y.W.C.A. Dresses Dolls
Freshman Women Give Toys to Indian Children
Dollars were drawn for Indian children at Baitie, Moosutan, to the freshman community at the university house yesterday afternoon. The group drew about $20 worth of the $70 worth of items they are planning to send to the India students.
There are 150 Indian children on the reservation near Juxta, Montana, who did not have a Christmas treat. The Hankill Indians are doing a great deal to aid the children on this reservation but Hankill residents have asked for help from the freshman women of the University.
"If any W, Y, C, A, or other University women would like to donate a dressed doll, she may leave it at Henley house either on Wednesday or next. The gift will be greatly appreciated and Anna Lee Miller president."
Anna Phipps, group leader of the freshman commission, gave a talk on living conditions of the Indian children at Batte.
The next meeting of the freshman W. Y, W. C, A. will be next Monday afternoon when the group will head out into the country, "All these names are given to the same names at Harley house by Saturday" and Anne Luceille Miller. '
Nu Siema Nu Initiates
Nu Signa No, Professional Medical Fraternity held a dinner and initiation ceremonies at the University Club at Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 28 for the following men who are members of the university: Dr. H. R. Wahl Dean of the School of Medicine, Dr. Russell L Haden, Prof. of Exper. Med., Dr. ii F. Vanorden, Asoc., Prof. of Gyr H.C. Chelgist, Ingwil In pathology.
A number of Alhami of Beta Theta hapter and almon of other chapters were present at this occasion. At the end of the lecture, Prof. Meeted an toastmaster,
"Anyone Can Be Newspaper Man," Believes Murdock
Wichita Editor Says Gates of Journalism Are Open to All Who Apply Themselfs
"Anyone in the United States that becomes a newspaper man," and Vince Murdock in his address to the students of the department of journalism, yesterday afternoon, "the gates of the formidable world are continually the speaker, and anyone can enter who wants to apply himself."
Mr. Murdock pointed out that the newspapers never bring the major news to the people before they get it. The press is controlled by which the big news presents from tongue to tongue is responsible for this first and is the basis of the definition which Mr. Murdock has told in news: "Everything all adds to news."
"The newspaper is forced to tell old news and make it sound new," she said. "The art of journalism and the art of writing of bendiness, where the real snap of the article must appear." The forceful (poison wind can be used) characterization of Nardock's experiences. The knack of forceful writing, he said, can be mastered and acquired by common application of his expertise in the reporting of his work.
Chancor Mentioned as Reporter
Chaucer was mentioned as the constant reporter of all time and the greatest single piece of reporting in the English language was said to be Daniel Defoe's story of the plague in London.
Rules to follow in reading once outlined. Slow reading and understanding reading go hand in hand. Reread pleasing sentences and find out what makes them pleasing. The reader who follows these rules will be able to truly appreciate good literature, as evidenced in the idea of Mr. Myreck.
Real Magic Is Comradeship
Essential rules to follow while breaking into the newspaper (sold were outlined from the past because of Murdoch and its affiliates.
Real Macht Is Comradehood
"The real magic of the newspaper is the power it has to persuade," Mr Murlock. "The rich friendship of Richard Steele, Joseph Addison and Oliver Goldsmith are the examples of how to be derived by the man in new work is the lifelong friendship he will form with the other men in his field."
"We have a department of journalism, opened the meeting and introduced the spokesperson."
Club to Hold Hindu Night Fortune Telling One Feature of Program
The Companion Club will hold "Hindu kids" Friday, evening, March 31. The meeting will be in charge of the Hindu students who are members of the Companion Club.
At present there are four Florida students attending the University of Miami. A few of them form some magic tricks, and will tell the fortunes of those present presenting it, according to Steve Merrell. This program is offered at San Juan and V. S. Alankar will speak on the philosophy and literature of India, its history and present
The remainder of the program will consist of music by members of the organization and a task on the site, including a faculty mentorship by a member of the faculty.
"This meeting is the first of a series to be given during the remainder of the school year," said the president. "Each meeting will be in charge of a certain national requirement, something typical and unusual concerning its own country. They will be open to the public."
Faculty Women Will Play
Faculty women's play hour tonight will begin with folk dancing and the remainder of the evening will be a social gathering at the meeting held last week. Tuesday night at 7:30 was decided as the most convenient hour for regular games.
All faculty women, wives of faculty members and University staphires are invited to join in the tour of recreation and fun.