UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONEY IN KANSAS CLAY
Geologists Show Industrial Possibilities of Native
Soil
Clay, the ordinary yellow and gray clay that is so abundant in Kansas is worth millions of dollars, according to Prof. Erasmus Haworth of the department of Geology. In the University one department is doing much toward the wealth that Kansas is to realize the wealth that is stored up in the back yards.
The clay laboratory is one of the least known of the important branches of the University that does service work for the citizens of Kansas, Massachusetts, and Haworth Hall, it is often not noticed at all by the ordinary passbyer. Yet here in the rear of Haworth Hall, an analyst is daily testing and burning various samples of clays from all sources to determine their fitness for pottery or brick.
FIND RICH OPPORTUNITIES
Few fields of natural resources in Kansas have been richer in opportunities for investigation and research than the clays. Since 1911, the year when the laboratory was erected, the diversity has been engaged in this work.
An exhibit of some of the products that have been obtained from samples of Kansas clays is found in a case in the entrance to Haworth Hall. These products are largely brick of Kansas clay, but one exhibit of what can be obtained from other Kansas clays is found in the entrance to Dyche Museum. These samples of Kansas clay products consist of an assortment of pottery of different shapes and uses. These latter were made students in the School of Arts.
KANSAS CLAY EQUAL TO ANY
KANSAS CLAY EQUAL TO ANY
The clays of several counties have been
formed by the interaction of face brick and building brick of several kinds. There are some kinds of enameled brick made in other states that are worth fifty or sixty dollars a thousand for the manufacture of which clay is used that are the equal of those other states.
Another example of the work that the clay laboratory is doing for the state is found in a test of some samples of clays that were sent in from Hoisington. The sample was dug up in the backyard of a railway man's cottage and it was found that it would make pottery that was exceptionally fine.
The clays of Ottawa county have been found to be available for making tile and building brick. Also the clays that are found around the brick plant at Lawrence have been found to be of value in the manufacture of drain tile.
MORE RESOURCES SCARCELY TOUCHED
The samples of clays from the western and southwestern parts of the state. At present most of the brick and clay-products industry of Kansas is concentrated in the eastern half of the state, while the clay industries of Kansas in the western part of the state. The value of the clay products of the state for an average year is about two million dollars, and the resources of Kansas in the way of clays have scarcely been
A course in design is given in the School of Fine Arts to those who wish to specialize in the artistic treatment of clays in the manufacture of pottery. At present there are several young women enrolled in the course. Their work is in the department of the art Hall. The laboratory is equipped with kihas, the necessary throw wheels and other equipment for carrying on the work.
On the second floor of the laboratory are the offices of Paul V. Teetor, clay analyst in charge of the work, and the laboratory for chemical analysis of the samples sent in from over the state.
PLAYGROUND CRAZE STRUCK BIRDVILLE Second Ward Installs Fountain.
Secoped again! The Daily Kansan is ready to give up in despair, and is thinking seriously of discharging all of its eyeless, earless and noseless (as far as the nose for news goes) on his wounds. He is in that robin red breasts and jenny wrens are considered unusually inquisitive and progressive sorts of persons, and rather small at that, but this time! It took the piercing cliffs of the canyon and the days and the disturbing pounding of the woodpeckers to call the attention of that blind, and deaf individual known as a Kansan reporter.
The fact as it was finally discovered was that another structure of cement for the express purpose of drawing and enticing winged creatures to its cool waters had been crested just west of Green Hall. The class of 1000 beetles in the building things up brown, and fearing for the congested quarters in the fountain east of Fraser, put up another, so that birds living in the west end of the campus need not go too far from home to take their morning plunge.
Have you seen the question asked by Dean Kelly, Director of the Summer Session on page 57—Adv.
HARVARD HAS TROUBLES
KANSAS DOESN'T KNOW
The Harvard Crimson vindicates student interest in the election of the overseers of the university by an editorial protesting against the "over-representation of the capitalists among the nominees," and appealing for the choice of men "as nearly representative of all classes as possible." Here is evidence that the great majority of whom are men are bounded with large corporations is disturbing even to undergraduate. So far as the students take an interest in the board, they like to feel that all the principal professions and callings for which they are training are represented; that each has its particular spokesman, the honor and delivery of being an overseer are not conferred almost exclusively on alumni who engage in business. They have a sense that the well rounded development of the university is likely to be better furthered by a well rounded board. This feeling the Crimson explicitly asserts, declaring that Harold Manser's college and that it is, "above all, cosmopolitan in character." This appeal ought to have some effect upon the election now only a few weeks away.
K.N.G.UP TO STANDARD
Federalization Will Mean No Change in Company M Says Capt. F.E. Jones
"The reorganization of the militia under the Hay-Chambleainbail bill will not upset us any here in Kansas" said Capt. F. E. Jones this morning when asked about Secretary Baker's intention of reconstructing the National Guards, as soon as the bill is signed by President Wilson.
Ranas has been ahead of the rank and file of the states for a number of years in keeping her militia up to standard." Captain Jones continued. "The physical standard has never been lowered." Company M passed the regular examination, so that none of them will be thrown on that score.
“Practically the only effect locally will be to raise the pay of men according to regular schedule. Privates will receive $45 a year for drill and captains $500; others will receive payment according to rank. The captains personally responsible for all the government equipment used by the company. Payments will be made twice a year. Of course, if called into service the men will be paid by the day according to the service pay schedule. Pay for what is supposed to be one of what a man would get were in actual service.”
"You hear people say," he said, "that every man will have to take the oath of allegiance to the president of the state. You must attend when he joins the state company."
As far as the so-called "federalization of the state militia" is concerned that is already provided for, according to Captain Jones.
The oath says in part, “ . . . I do solemnly swear that I will support, protect and defend the constitution and government of the United States . . . against all enemies, whether domestic or foreign; . . . and that ! observe and obey the orders of the president of the United States. . .”
One of the best chemical libraries between the Mississippi River and the coast, the result in part of the work of Prof. F. B. Dalas, can be found on the third floor of the Chemistry building. The library has grown since 1911 from a small room containing 1855 volumes to a collection of 2,800 books
"In fact, we have anticipated to a large extent the recent demands of the federal government, so that there will be little reconstructing to ca in Kansas.
Now One of Largest in West— and Still Growing
CHEM LIBRARY GROWS
The appropriations for the current year are larger than those of any previous year, $700 having been expended in place of $300 or $400 in former years. The increase in the number of books and periodicals has occasioned frequent moving of the rooms; the usual room now it occupies Room 310, a large room on the third floor of the Chemistry Building.
The department of chemistry was the first to have an independent departmental library. In 1900, it was situated in a small room in the north west corner of Medical Hall, above the present Kansan offices. There was but one book-case, holding a few volumes, the most important of which contained much of Chemistry. A careful collecting of standard works soon caused the library to be moved to more commodious quarters in the Chemistry Building.
NEW NORTH COLLEGE?
Send the Daily Kansas home to the fells.
Fine Arts School Growing Too Fast for Present Quarters
Beside giving students free access to all books, the library also sends out lists of the volumes and periodicals found in the library from out by mail to nearby institutions.
The greatest growth made by any department of any of the state schools has been made this year by the University School of Fine Arts at Lawrence. When Dean H. L. Walker, then chairman of the school, the total enrollment for the year was 197. The enrollment for the year just closing shows a gain of over 26 per cent. Nearly all of this gain now being 249. Nearly all of this gain was made in the second semester of 2015 by students entered the Fine Arts courses.
Dean Butler in speaking of this growth said, "The School of Fine Arts has always had a very fine faculty, and very strong and well-co-ordinated teachers. They are known throughout the state. During the winter just past I have been in
Should we have a like growth next year, North College will be unable to accommodate the students who will come to us. Already we are crowded to the limit. I have no studio, and do nearly all of my own teaching at North College. We occupy one studio. Professor Skilton's classes in Theory and History, and Professor Downing's classes in Ear Training and Sight Singing can not be accommodated in the recital hall of North College. Judging from my correspondence this spring, we must take up the Summer School, and a still greater number for the opening of College next fall."
82 cities of Kansas giving concerts and addresses before the clubs and high schools of these cities. The result shows for itself.
FOUR UNIVERSITY MEN
GO TO MILITARY CAMPS
tions of going some weeks ago. The conditions for attendance in the camps are much easier than they were during the war and are carried by the federal government.
Life in the camps is said to be very attractive by men who have attended. The early rising, the hard work, the cold baths, and the mental stimulation of association and competition with other men arouses the "pep" of the men for the remainder of the year.
The number of men that are planning to attend the summer military camps has not increased beyond the four who signified their inten-
Speeder Near a Spill
Harry Henderson, one of the champion motorcycle riders of the state and a member of the class of 16, was coming up Fourteenth street yesterday and proceeded just as he reached the top the back tire blew out and spun both him and the machine around several times before coming to a stop. As soon as the fact that he was not hurt was known the affair showed up and the crowd enjoyed a laugh at Henderson's impromptu flight.
44 CLASSES ARE COMING
Professor Flint Looks for Big Reunion Commencement Work
Week
One of the big features of commencement week will be the reunion of alumni to be held Thursday, June 12, at the University of North Carolina and Prof. L. N. Flint, secretary of the alumnium committee, is figuring on having fourty-four classes represented. The reunions are held every three months; the program is arranged for each class.
"The classes of '81, '86, '91, 1906, 1911, 1914 and 1915 have surprised us with their enthusiasm and reply that they will show 1916 the old time 'pep' when they show up to review old times," said Professor Flint.
Send the Daily Kansan home.
As is the custom each class will assemble, for a big feed the evening before.
On your way home from school this spring stop off in Kansas City and spend a day in this big interesting store.
See the beautiful ready-to-wear apparel for women on the Third Floor. Take a peep at the charming French Millinery Room, with its wonderfully correct chapeaus.
Visit the tasteful French Gray Dressmaking Salon, where wonderful costumes are created from the world's finest fabrics.
If you are interested in Interior Decorating a visit to the Home Furnishing Studio on the Fourth Floor will reveal a world of delight. On the Fourth Floor also are to be found reproductions of the world's famous potteries, grouped with rare art lamps and the most exquisite of Cloisonne and Royal Doulton.
Just now the silk department on the Grand Avenue Floor is a riot of color—sports silks being much in evidence. In the next aisle summer goods drape clouds of snowy whiteness over the counters.
Shop through the Walnut Street Store for Men where proper apparel for the man is a study carefully thought out.
Browse among the Books on the Walnut Street Floor. You will see them temptingly arrayed in such a manner that you may find just what you want.
Take home a box of our delicious candies. These are made fresh and packed fresh —"not how cheap, but each day good how and how pure."
Lunch in the Tea Room where you will see your Kansas City friends. Here cookery is a fine art-a fact that has made our Tea Room famous all over the Middle West.
Use the Reception Rooms at your will—telephone your friends or rest in the soothing quiet of these rooms.
A day spent in this vast store will reveal to you the romance of merchandising. It will be a day long remembered by you.
Emery,Bird,Thayer Company
Kansas City, Mo.