MEN ARE TYRANTS AND DESPOTS SAY WOMEN OF GOVERNING BODY
Man the tyrant, man the despot, ever was, is now and ever shall be. Such seems to be the impression of some persons in and out of the Women's Student Government association regarding the Men's Student Council of the University.
That feeling of indignation, righteous or unrighteous as it may be, has been smoldering for many moons, in fact ever since some rulings made by the men during the earlier part of the year, after which a protest was printed in the columns of this paper by one of the women of the school.
The friends of the men's council insisted at the time that that body was acting entirely within the limits laid down in its constitution, which was duly adopted and ratified by the highest governing body in the University. The argument of the woman who wrote the kick was that the men had no right to legislate in regard to matters which affect the women of the University. No action was taken by either governing body at the time, but the question has since been considered by each.
Those who are well acquainted
with the workings of student government are at a loss to provide any adequate means of getting around the apparent difficulty to which the women are objecting. There are a few questions, in a university, which are attended by both men and women, that pertains to one or the other entirely. In such cases there arises the problem of dividing the work of the two bodies so that there will be no conflict.
The proposition has been made that the two councils might unite and transact the affairs under their jurisdiction together, but it does not appear that this would be a satisfactory way of eliminating the trouble. Without a doubt each council will do better work if it discusses its questions alone, there being a greater possibility that each council will feel more restrained in discussing important questions in joint sessions.
Several members of the advisory committee of the men's and women's councils are thinking of an amendment to the constitutions which would provide for co-ordination of work between the two bodies. Several members of the men's council, when seen Saturday morning regarding such a move were not in favor of the amendment. Their argument is that such a modification will not remove the supposed evil. It would be the purpose of the change to provide for a joint committee of the two councils which would meet for a general discussion of questions that would be brought up at the next meetings of the main councils. The plan as adopted by the men's council at its last meeting provides for such an arrangement, without making an amendment necessary.
The president of the council and one other member were instructed to confer with the president or such other person on persons of the women's council as would be authorized to receive such communications, and talk over the matters which primarily had to do with both the men and the women of the University. This plan will be followed by the men's council during the remainder of their term in office and it is believed by them that it will do away with the necessity of amending the constitution of either council.
CONCERNING COLDS.
Information About Them and the Means of Preventing Them.
The following from a Boston committee on the prevention of disease is endorsed by Dr. H. L. Chambers, the University physician:
"Colds are contagious. They are caused by germs. You catch cold just as you catch diphtheria. The germs of colds are spread from the nose and mouth of one person to another.
"Draughts, wet feet, chilling of the body, and sudden changes of temperature will not in themselves cause a cold (stiff neck and other muscular pains are not here included.) These conditions may weaken the body, help the germs, favor the development of colds and make them worse.
"It is worth noting that arctic explorers never suffer from colds until they become infected from their fellow men on their return to civilization.
"Do not get close to others who have colds.
"Do not use handkerchiefs, towels, and cups that have been used by people who have colds. Even though you do get your cold from your neighbor, don't pass it on."
"Do not neglect a cold. It may lead to serious complications.During the first few days, if you have fever, stay in bed. This will help you and protect others from getting your cold. Take a laxative and use simple household remedies. If these do not help you, call a doctor."
"Do not sneeze nor cough except into your handkerchief.
"You should be able to resist the germs causing colds if you keep your body in good condition.
"Breathe pure air, avoid dust; take regular exercise; get plenty of sleep and rest; eat wholesome food and do not sit for long hours in a stuffy, close room.
"Colds come from bacteria in your mouth, teeth, nose, and throat; therefore, keep these parts clean."
OREAD NEWS.
The annual pan-hellenic smoker will be held Saturday, February 25.
Earl Woodward, a former University studeunt, visited in town Sunday.
The Alpha Taus have pledged Milton Minor, a sophomore in the College.
G. W. Miller, president of the freshmen laws, has been unable to return to school since the holidays. His absence is due to an attack of appendicitis and an operation performed during the recent vacation.
J. R. Watson, a former student at the University, is visiting at the Alpha Tau house.
A Theta Psi local fraternity has been installed at Colorado University. It is announced that it will petition for a chapter of Sigma Chi.
Prof. A. T. Walker spent the holidays in the East. While there he attended a joint meeting of the American Philological Association and the Archaeological Institute of America at Providence, R.I.
Roy L. Douglas, who received his masters degree from the University last June, visited in the city Sunday. Mr. Douglas is now practicing law at St. Joseph, Mo.
T. N. Hill, a first year Medic, has been appointed chairman of the religious meetings committee of the Y. M. C. A. for the remainder of the school year.
GAVE FINE FOSSILS.
Emile Grignard, a junior engineer, will speak before the Chemical club tomorrow at 5 o'clock in the chemistry building. His subject will be "Lithography."
Potter Lake Near Completion.
Travis Morse of Iola Made Gifts to Museum.
H. T. Martin, of the department of paleontology, recently secured a valuable collection of fossils for the museum from his friend, Mr. Travis Morse of Iola. Mr. Morse, who is an attorney in Iola, has been interested for some years in the collection and study of fossils. The collection which he has sent to the University is well preserved.
Among the fossils there is a specimen of pachyrhizodus that when put together will be as complete as any found up to this time. Several fine fish skulls, the jaws and teeth of an elephant, and a number of small specimens which have not yet been identified are included in the collection.
This is the second valuable gift the University has received from Mr. Morse. Several years ago he gave a valuable specimen of a complete Angomius, a fish about ten feet long, which is the finest fossil remains of the species that has ever been collected.
Potter lake is nearing completion. It will be ready for boating about the middle of March. The conduits conveying the electricity power to the lake have been laid and all that remains to be done is the installing of the monster pumping engine, which will arrive from the factory the latter part of next week. This engine will pump a thousand gallons of water per minute.
To Measure Speech Waves.
An instrument which will reflect the vibrations of a person talking in the room is being constructed for the department of Physics in the Fowler shops. A tank four by six feet in size and eight inches deep will be filled with water and a large mirror of the same size will be placed beside the tank. The mirror will reflect the vibrations from the water upon a screen which will be lighted by a lantern. The vibrations of any one speaking over this body of water may then be recorded from the reflection on the screen.
There will be a meeting of the Adelphic society tomorrow evening at 7:30 in room 501 of Fraser hall. The subject for debate is "Resolved that Further Concentration of Power in the hands of the Federal Government is undesirable." All members are expected to take part.
A corps of civil engineers, under the direction of Nathan Veatch, jr., Saturday laid out a concrete walk that will encircle the lake.
J. J. Fleming, president of the junior pharmacy class, was called to his home in Summerfield, last week, on account of the death of his mother.
Prof. E. F. Stimpson of the department of physics, will speak to the Physics club tomorrow at 4:30 in room 201 of Blake hall. His subject will be, "Correct Weights and Measures."
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K. U. Loop Street Car Time Table.
Cars leave Henry and Massachusetts street, 10, 25, 40.
55 minutes past the hour via. Mississippi street, for K. U.,
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Cars leave Henry and Massachusetts street, 5, 20, 35, 50 minutes past the hour, via. Tennessee street, for K. U. from 7:30 a. m. to 5:35 p. m., and 5 and 35 minutes past the hour, 6:05 to 10:35 p. m.
Cars leave K. U. for down town 7, 22, 37, 52 minutes past the hour; 6:22 a. m. to 10:52 p. m.
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