THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
No.133
VOLUME XXL
Chemical Society Offers Six Prizes for High Schools
Offer
Kansas to Join With Other States in Competition for Yale
A committee of prominent Kansans to judge Kansas prize essays in a competition sponsored by the American Chemical society has just been announced by Dr. F. B. Dana of professor of chemistry. Members or
*Harry J. Allen, Chairman, Wichita, Prof. E. H. S. Bailley, University of Kannah, Lawrence — *T. Willierr, Department of Chemistry*, Manhattan, New York; *E. H. Ertlinger, Manahua L. E. Sayre, University of Kansas, Lawrence; Wilma Allen White, Emperor; Mrs. Cora, Lewis, Kimsley Graphic, Kinsley Gen. Charles I. Martin attorney-investigator, Wichita; Wichita Cap. Judge Carl D. Cassonman, Manahua L. E. O. Steen, High school internendent, Beloit.
Through a gift of Mr. and Mrs Francis P. Garvan, the American Chemical society is offering six prizes of $20 in gold in each to high school students studying each of the following six subjects;
"The Relation of Chemistry to Health and Disease," "The Relation of Chemistry to the Enrichment of Life," "The Relation of Chemistry to Agriculture and Forestry," "The Relation of Chemistry to the Military Defence," "The Relation of Chemical Defense," "The Health," "The Relation of Chemistry to the Development of the Industries and Resources of Your State."
In addition to the state awards the prize winners will be entered in a national competition and the writer of the best essay will receive a certificate, given a four-year scholarship to Yale University or to Vassar College. Each of these scholarships will be accompanied by cash award of $800 a year for a National committee consisting of Chairman Herbert Hoover, Secretary of Commerce of the United States; Jane Addams, settlement worker; H. Mayo, assistant governor; Arthur D. Brown, and others will奖 the scholarships to Yale and Vassar.
The purpose of the prize essay contest is to bring about a better understanding of chemistry in the minds of the laymen of the country
French Club to Present Twenty third Annual Play
"Les Absents" Is Given
"Les Absents", the annual French play, will be presented Saturday night at 8 p. m. in Green Hill by students of the department of romance languages. This is the twenty-third annual play to be given by the department.
The characters will be dressed in the traditional costumes of the people of southern France, where the play is supposed to take place. The costumes with the head dress, chapel服 head dress, character wear the period costume.
The east is as follows: Eustache,
William Lyne; Leonard, Herbert
Bannon; Dame Brigitte; Marie Louis
Everhardt; Mary Orland
Owens; Unique. Unique. Unique.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KANSAS FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1924
The play "Les Absents," is built around the motto, "Distance Lends Enchantment." One wonders whether Suetite will prefer her children to be educated, of ten years from school or Leonard, the village preacher's son who gives her such devoted attention. The play works with this problem, solving it in a way.
The managers of the play are Prof. Elise Neuen Schwander ward-probe; Miss Amida Stanton, Prof. R.G. Mahine, and Mr. J. Nearle Carman, coaches; Prof. J. A. Hess, publicity.
The Mathematics Club will hold regular meeting Monday, March 4 at 3:00 in 201st Ad. Charles Messick will talk on "The Seven Bridge Puzzle and Related Questions."
Oliver, who Wattlesite, ex-26, of Lawrence, who attended the University of Nebraska last semester, was returned to Lawrence on account of the illness of his mother. He will not return to school this semester.
Sigma Xi Society Holds Initiation for Members
The Iota chapter of the society of Sigma Xi held their regular March meeting yesterday at 7:30 p. m. in the lecture room of a hall. Intention for the members elected at the February meeting was失敗.
new the new members initiated were: Howard W. B. Brubaker, professor of chemistry at Kansas State Agricultural College; Michael D. McNeil, mechanical and director of the experiment station at Kansas State Agricultural College; John A. Dent, associate professor of agricultural science at the University of William Robinson, graduate student in entomology at the University of Kansas. Dee C. College, professor of agriculture at Kansas State Agricultural College was to be initiated but was unavailably detained.
Dean Husband Gives "Political" Luncheon for University Women
Black Mask and Pachacama Parties Are Represented at Meeting
"Politicist" was the subject dissected at the luncheon given by Jean Agnes Hooley, Wednesday march 19. Sue Moody "24" and Erika Barrick "20" women of both political parties on the Hill were present.
The discussion centered about political issues on the campus. Emphasis was placed on the consideration of merits of the individual candidate, instead of on the voting of a straight ticket.
"I feel that politics on the campus should be a background for citizenship," Dean Hanahan said. "I feel confident that all of the candidates. I feel confident that both parties are looking for the candidate who is most consistent with the 'offices.'"
Hinden Jahn, c24, in speaking of the discussion, said, "I believe that it was a vital step toward a better understanding and co-operation between the two parties. It is a decided help for the two parties to meet and talk on common problems, and to move on record as being in favor of emphasis placed upon the candidate instead of the party."
and see. So Macmyer said, "I consider that the meeting was highly enlightening. We all enjoyed it, and it was a benit to both sides."
The other women who attended the luncheon were Jessie DeLong, c²; Elizabeth Tenney, c²; Katherine Klein, c²; Sally Tucker, c²; Theodora Tanker, c²; Elisse Davis, c²; Janet Simons, c²; Nadine Morrison, c²; Ielene Wolf, c²; Elizabeth Humbarger, a graduate student, and Roha Cal叭, c².
Maiors Form Cub Club
Embryo Journalists Organize for Recognition
for Recognitor
Men of the newspaper II class,
net in the news room of the Journal-
sm building last night for the purpose
of organizing a club. Flint and Ivan
Bisonen were present and gave some
suggestions for the club.
The men who are majoring in journalism formed the club for the betterment of the newspaper work on the part of the students, an organization nized and run, not only as but as journalism students have ing a vital interest in the Kansan.
ing a vision.
"Pre-journalism students should be shown more hospitality and encouragement by the journalism student. If this organization would invite them to some of their meetings and show them that we are interested in them, I would be greatly pleased," said Professor Flint.
fessor FHR.
He were discussed for the rules of the club, and committee were appointed to formulate a set of rules and regulations, to be voted on at the next meeting at the University Mundis was elected president, Brazil Brown, vice president, and Monte Spear, secretary.
Football Buses Committee Meetings. The first meeting of the football rules committee of 1924, to consider changes in the rules, will be held Friday, March 21, at the Hotel Bilton, New York City.
News Tabloids
Washington, March 21.—Further inquiry into the oil scandal by the case investigating committee revealed that the 23 million dollar tax assessment for the Stamford Company was reduced to 18 million
Kansas City, Mo., March 21—The mystery surrounding the murder of Zoo Wilkins is growing intense. A woman, who named Wilkins after Wilkins's last moments. The evidence points more directly to the negro junior of the building in which he was shot and announced that new arrivals would be made today.
Denver, March 21. - Some I. W. W. workers were detected today trying to blow up the west portal of the Moffet tunnel, which is being through an internal divide to the route from one side of the Rocky mountains to the other.
Washington, March 21. - A bill before the house for appropriation of funds for the completion of improvements in the Ohio, Mississippi, and Missouri rivers, which contain central west rivers equally with those in transportation on the rivers This bill was introduced by Representative Newton of Missouri.
Old Order Changeth;
Mud Hole Disappears
No longer will the mud hole in the drive in front of Blake Hall annoy the line of students that daily just that way. No longer will students need wear hip boots and "dickers" to protect themselves against the spray of mud thrown from trucks and the stream mud in the pathway, and the landmark has more densely and swiftly. Monday it was rained today it is vanishing.
in Boston, he hones his hopes some hopeful student petition a postition Monday morning at the entrance of Blake hall for the remedying of the condition, Monday night found 186 signers to the bill. Tuesday noon then passed, a number that was sufficient to warrant petition by the authorized petition was placed in the hands of Ernest Newcomb, c.24, who presented it to the chancellor.
That was Tuesday afternoon. Today workmen are busy filling the hood with canders, and tomorrow it will be gone. The students wanted action, and they got it. Truly, the old order changen.
'Chirpers' to Make Trip
Glee Club Will Take Week Triw Through Two States
The literature of the annual spring trip of the men's glee club, to copy the work of M. Bacon in the Museum of Art, directed by Prof. L. Larronee, director of the club.
Thirty-six men will be taken on this trip, the largest number that a K. U. club has ever taken on, and they are more than divided to the fact that the members this year have shown extraordinary interest in the work, it is the profession of Professionals, which is most successful that we have even taken by a University club
A Larry Ramsey concert of the trip was given at Iola on Monday evening, March 24. The other engagements are: Bartleville, Okla., Tuesday, March 25; Independence, Kan., Wednesday, March 26; Calif., Thursday, March 26; Unified, Friday, March 27. The arrangements of Larry Ramsey's concert have not yet been completed, according to Professor Ramoreme.
The second annual trades and industrial conference will be held at the Kansas State Teachers College, Pittsburg, June 9 to 12. Educators prominent throughout the United States will be speakers at the meet-
Industrial Conference to Be Held June 9 to
The series will be opened by the seventh annual conference of vocational teachers and of vocational home making at the Kansas State Agricultural College, Manhattan June 6 and 7.
The meetings are a series of vocational conferences of interest to all educators, trademakers, trade workers, farmers and home economics of Kansas, according to an announcement made today from the office of C M. Miller, director of the state board of vocational education at Topeka.
Phi Beta Kappa Elects Members to Organization
Twenty-six to Be Initiated
at Banquet Next Week;
Five Chosen
Last Fall
Tennessee new members were elected at a meeting of the PHI Beta Kappa council of Kansas Alpha chapter Thursday night. The hupunt and initiation will be held at the month's international church Friday March 25.
Five members were elected last fall and will be initiated at this time. Only those are eligible for the fall election who have had four semesters at the University and who have credit for 84 hours. Of those who were elected this spring, four received burrows in October 1923.
Those elected over: Mattie Crumble, Jazel Dillis, Lilly Donaldson, William Earl Draper, Raymond Dyeen, A. B. 23, Doris Eirish, Audrey Frankes, Dorothy Gayford, Fiona Harvey, Gary Harvey, A. B. 23, Nina Catherine Howe, Rajah Johnston, A. B. 23, Daryl Megil, Malcolm Moore, *victoria Morton*, Hazeline Richardson, Frank Rising, Helen McDonald, Farnshea Flesh, Noril Slier, Emily Tenney, Ruth Terry and Frances Wilson.
Five Elected Last Fall
Those elected last fall; Charlotte Uken, John Solg, Muriel Smenet, Janet Simons, and James Sinden.
Picta Beta Kappa is the oldest freemay. It was first organized as a social and literary society at William and Marys, Williamsburg, Va., Dec. 5, 1776. Yale, Harvard and Dartmouth were not enough to instill mouth and soon other colleges to look up new members during the early period were: Chief Jostie John Marshal, James Madison, and Robert E. Lee.
The chapter at Harvard became non-secret organization in 1831, and soon changed to a literary society to an organization of graduates. Due to the advent of Greek letter fernites which came, the editor about that time was Beta Kappa, in order to confine its distinctiveness, to confine its elections to honor students and has remained an honorary society.
Kansas Alpha chapter was
organized April 2, 1890 and was the
twenty-ninth chapter to be held
there there are ninety-nine
chapters.
Had Notices
It was a society devoted to literature and philosophy for about half a century. Emerson, Holmes, 'ryant, Longfellow, Bryan, Webster, Sumner, and Dedrill Piell who were members of the orators and poets who were members of
Blue Cards to Be Filled
Had Noted Members
Foster, registered.
"The reason we want the students "come to the office is, that if this was during a class hour, as it was last semester, a whole period would be taken up," explained Mr. Foster.
Registrar Says Students Mur Fill Out Blue Cards
"We want every student in the University to come to the registrar's office and fill out a blue card as they did last season," said George O.
"The purpose of these records is to be able to locate any students during the day. At the present time there is no way to locate students when they are wanted would record a program or long call he could be put in touch with it immediately," explained Mr. Foster.
Bethesda Kirche held its annual birthday meeting at Myers hall Tuesday night at 7:30 o'clock. Miss Moore of Topeka was the principal speaker of the evening, the scholar's lecture, discussed improvements suggested for the coming year. Refreshments were served by the social committee
El Ateneo
El Benito recently held initiation for the following: Virginia Armstrong, Francis Argnarbright, Rath De Lano, Katherine, Rath Hooker, Hilarie Knoefer, Hilarie Robinson, Judith Stapleton, and Enola Sndgradys.
Bethany Circle Meets
El Ateneo Holds Initiation
Clergy Universally Use "The Fool" for Lectures
No play produced in this country, or in any other country, perhaps, has been the subject chosen so universally for lectures by clergymen as has Channing Pollock's "The Fool. Long before the play has appeared in the publications of the societies, the play has become known locally as much by these lectures as through other sources. Clergymen have obtained copies of the published play and then have written their lectures on these stories more interesting to church audiences, the Selwyns had a series of slides made for projection from motion picture machines, which illustrate the most interesting selections and have been loaned to the churches so charge is made for using them.
"Industrial System Changing in China," Says Dr. Yu Yue Tsu
National Y. M.Worker Speaks on Social and Labor Life
of the Orient
"The physical equipment of the industrial system of China is modern but the social situation is poor." Mr. Cui said, "yue Yu Tse Tang of Shanghai, China in his talk on 'The Effect of Western ties on atmers', at Myers hall."
"China is at present undergoing a slew transformation in the industrial world. The Chinese are trying to adapt themselves to the modern industrial system. China has been be opened to foreign trade, trays, sheds. She was distrustful toward outsiders, and was satisfied to be self-sufficient.
Today, modern western influence have penetrated China, and industrialism is getting a hold there. The cities of China are great places, and Shanghai is often called the 'Manchester of China'. Capitalists have invested their money there until it is like a cypnet American island. China is not be rapidly industrialized although industrialization is bound to come, as there is such a large market for goods there. Variouswill force have to be made by the owners to give up 12 hours a day on heavy work. There are no child labor laws and no compulsory school laws. China is also suffering from foreign exploitation, as 60 per cent of all capitalists by nationalize other than Chinese.
"A few intellectual people in China see the evils of the present system. In Shanghai a year ago, the national Christian conference representatives from China net and discuss important questions, labor being among them. They laid down a law, stating that employers must allow one day in seven for employees to work on behalf of the health of their laborers, and that no children under 12 could be employed." Dr Tsu said.
Sociologists Hold Forum
To "What Extent Should Students Choose Their Own Courses of Study" was the subject for discussion at an open forum meeting of the Sociology Club last night at Westminster Hall.
The Topic for Discussion 1 American College Life
An interesting article written by Sir A. Herbert Gray, in which he gives his views of the American experience served as the basis for discussion.
"The American college life is a distracted life," said Sir Herbert. "There is too much work at too many things, and not hard, concentrated work at any one thing. This kind of education is disasterous."
"The American young people are intellectually deeplight instead of bein', intellectually rebellious as most anyone people of today are."
how possible that there should it be guided guidance for the freshmen particularly, as some form of guidance is absolutely necessary. The professor's opinion is liable to be blamed the university's guidance.
opinion is unstable because he is immature, and he best way is to use your own opinion plus the special advice
Send the Daily Kansan home.
LAST YEAR CHAMPIONS GO UNDER DEFEAT TO WINFIELD IN OPENING ROUND OF BASKETBALL TOURNEY
Wichita, Hutchinson, Marion and Emporia All Succeed in Safety Overcoming Opponents in Big Race; Lack of Outstanding Teams Gives Promise of Fast Meet
All High School Players Will Be Luncheon Guest
The seventeenth annual state high school basketball tournament started this morning with a rush in Robinson gymnasium, Kansas City, Kansas, the winners of last year's state and national championships, was put in the first round this morning by the fast team from Winfield by a score of 33 to 26. Emporia Wichita, and Hutchinson all safely passed the first hurdle of the race. Hutchinson and Emporia both won on forfeits but Wichita had to defend herself against the team from Eudora. The score of this game was 31 to 22.
A short program has been arranged by Dean Dyer, Chancellor Lindley will speak briefly. The University male quartet will sing and play a violin selection. Several faculty members and prominent students will be introduced, but speaking will be confined to the remarks of the president, as possible are urged to attend in order to make the plan a success.
High school basketball players competing in the state tournament will be guests of the University Saturday after the morning games of the tournament at an 11:30 lunchon at the Commons. Faculty telelens and students are urged to attend and help create the University athletics special rate of 38 cents a plate for students and faculty members.
Municipality League Essay Contest Will Close Early in April
High School Students Submit
Papers on Civic Duties
in Competition
High school students of Kansas are now preparing their essays on "Civic Duties of High School Students," to be submitted before April 10, in the fourth civic essay content of the year conducted by the League of Kansas Municipalities, under John G. Sturts, general hundred students have been included in these and the following awards have been made this year:
have been
Subj: "My Home Town" first
Prize: Miesa Cleda Mcaiden, Io兰;
second prize, Miss. Bernice Hager,
Waterville; third prize, Ernest Stanley,
Topeka; fourth prize, Glen B.
Lemos, Logan.
Subject, "Fire Prevention," first prize, Ernest Stanley, Topeka; second prize, Guy Jones, Jacksonville; third prize, Ottawa, fourth prize, Ana Gregory, Woodson.
Subject, "The Duties of the Mayor",
First prize, Phyllis Frick, Oswego;
second prize, Gwendolyn Miller, Dodge City;
third prize, Rosella Nelson,
Woodson; fourth prize, Sam Stoller,
Sabetha.
Plans for New Building Made by University Club
The League of Kansas Municipalities is an organization of 275 cities in Kansas, which has its headquarters in the Municipal Reference Bureau of the University of Kansas. The High school education program will also stimulate more interest in municipal government and the responsibility of citizenship. Any student who is enrolled in an approved high school in Kansaw is likely to be carrying a regular career in a satisfactory position and is eligible to enter the context.
"Members of the University club are still hopeful that they will have a new club building in the near future," said Aaron Murphy, a member of chemistry, this morning. "Such a building would be a great addition to the facilities of the University because at present there is no conference room for our members; you may go for relaxation."
The original plans have been returned to the architects with the request that Professor Kinney be designed, according to Professor Kinney. Members of the club believe that definite steps will be taken a cloison building will be taken soon.
Much interest was shown by the rooters for the different teams and their yelling transformed the gymnasium into a bedlam of noise and confusion. The gym is decorated with American flags and pennants from the different waltz games, games at the same time and short courts. The long court will not be used until the later games are played.
Marion Defeats Atchison
Marion high school defeated Atchison by a score of 31 to 17 in the first game of the tournament.
The Atchison team won to get underway, but trouble in locating the basket. Woodford was the outstanding star for the Atchison team, scoring 14 of their 17 points.
Marion showed some fine team work. Ross, Kanner, and the Prusler twins were all instrumental in leading the group of some of the servee for their team.
Victory to Parsons
Victory to Parson
Larmor forced the second game
McPherson,
defeated
Westbarn for the first round
game by the score of 32 to 16. Both teams
played well but the Parsons team
showed a superiority throughout
the game. The first half ended with
the score of 44 to 6 in Parson's favor.
The Kansas City, Kansas-Winfield game was a first one. Winfield started the scoring but the quarter ended in a tie. The Winfield team pulled away from the K. It was never sure that for Winfield until the final shot had sounded. Hutchinson won from Denton Rural by default.
Summaries of Games
Newton overwhelmed the Oakley five in their game by the score of 55 to 7.
Aitchison (17) — E. Townsend f, 0,1;
F. Townsend f, 0; Kopalc c, 0,1;
*Haseg f*, 0; Woodford g, 7,0
McPherson (2).
**Summaries of Games**
Marion (31) — *Trusfer* 2, f 8; Hauser, f 6; Roam, c 5; Trusfer g 3; 0 Williams, g 4; Remmers
McPherson (2).
Jerrod (0) forfeit
Larne (0) 10 Torres
Parons (32) --Süber f. 3; 3; Taley l. f. 5; Smoit c. 1; 6; Rickett g.
1; Crandall g. 0.
Washburn (16)—Mecord f, 2 0;
Ryerson f, 5 0; Thompson c, 0 0;
Haworth v, 0 0; Ruffner g, 1 0.
Hamway k, 9(3)
Winfield (33) — Cooper f, 2;14; McQuery f, 6;0; Murray c, 2;0; Hitchens g, 3;0; Byers g, 3.
K. C. K. (26) —Callander f, 2 0;
Olson f, 2 0; Skradskä c, 4 1; Mertel g, 1 1; Jones g, 3 0; Hulburt g, and
0; Jones g.
Hutchinson (2). Drotel Rural (0) forfeit.
Hutchinson (2).
Dentul Koriol (0) forrest
Newton (45) -Gray f, 8; g 0; Conway f, 5; Regier f, 4; Mold c,
e, 0; Duck f, 1; Dick e, 1.
0; Gx 1; Cg 1;
Oakley (7) —Brougher f, 0; 0; McComb f, 0; 1; Fischer c, 2; 0; Morshon
e = 1.0; Fulgon g, 0.0;
g, 1; 0; bn o o o o o
Havenville (19) — Edwards f, 2 s;
Bottom f, 3 s; Meee f, 3 e;
0 l; Beach g, 1; Watts g, 0
Emporia (2) Topeka 2nd (10)
Seneen (0) forfeit Frontenac (32)
Pittsburg (27)
Asherville (29)
El Dorado (26)
Greensburg (17)
St. Marys (24)
Olathe (21)
Arkansas City (61)
Arnold (16)
A new film showing representative phases of student life on the campus of Ohio State University is to be released this spring.
Columbia is to be represented on the diamond by a freshman baseball team, during the coming season, for the first time in more than a decade
ences, romance languages and litera-
ture, sociology, Spanish and zoology.
celebrating a concentrated attack for a
relation holds its annual meeting here
during the conference.
teaching English in the high school at
Concordport, Pa.
Arpold (18)—W. Jacka, f, 0, 0;
Sinclair, f, 4, 0; C. Jacka, c, 0, 0.
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program ended with the Crimson and
Blue, "Ham" Hamilton leading the
assembly in the Rock Chalk.
Totals ... 9 7 6
Referees, Edmonds; nmpires, Menge,
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