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PAGE TWO  THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA  Sunday, March 9, 1919
   THE DAILY IOWAN  A morning paper published for the period of the war three times a week----Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday----by The Daily Iowan Publishing company at 103 Iowa avenue, Iowa City   Member Iowa College Press  Entered as second class matter at the post office of Iowa City, Iowa  Subscription Rate $2.00 per year   BOARD OF TRUSTEES  C. H. Weller, chairman, Gretchen Kane, secretary, E. M. McEwen, E. S. Smith, Alice E. Hinkley, M. Elizabeth Hendee, Mary Anderson   EDITORIAL STAFF  MILDRED E. WHITCOMB, Editor-in-chief  Telephone, Black 1757; Office Hours----8-12; 1-6 daily, Room 14, L. A. Building  Rowena Wellman----Managing Editor  Ruth Rogers  News Editor  Helen Hays  Pink Sheet Editor  Elizabeth Hendee  Humorous editor  Nancy Lamb  Exchange editor  Leon H. Brigham  Sporting editor   BUSINESS STAFF  ROMOLA LATCHEM----Business manager  Edward Chamberlain---Advertising  Mgr. Telephone 935; Office Hours---3-5 daily, 103 Iowa Ave  "I have never had a policy. I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day as each day came."---Lincoln.   Night Editors  Ethyn Williams  Beth Wellman   

SAVE THE SPOILS  France and Italy are to receive part of the German prize fleet as turned over to the Allies in accordance with the armistice agreement. The rest will probably be sunk.  Dividing the soils has been a source of contention since the old stone age, but it would seem that nations on the eve of accepting a league of nations might amicably distribute the prizes of war.  The world has been suffering from ignominious waste and destruction for the past four years and now nations which have suffered untold losses are acting as sponsors for further illegitimate destruction. Germany has been condemned for piracy of the seas, yet the nations that have condemned Germany would give more of the world's tonnage to the bottom of the sea as a means of settling the prizes of war.  Today the world needs tonnage more than at any other time in history. Materials and resources are required in abundance to arrive at a pre-war basis. The machinery of a modern battleship could be utilized elsewhere and the hulks used for other maritime purpose.  The German navy might be disposed of in various ways. It might be used in the international police force; it might well be given, this part which will be sunk, to devastated Belgium; it might be divided among the other allies.  Surely there are other means of disposing of the spoils other than destroying them in order to pacify the jealousies of the victors.   

POOR SPORTSMANSHIP  Poor sportsmanship on the part of a few has been prevalent in recent basketball games. The practice of hissing and bawling out a referee or visiting team demands the attention of all loyal sport followers. An alumnus remarking on the situation, related the following statement made by a prominent Illinois athlete, "So you're from Iowa, that's the place that rides the visiting teams." Such is the reputation we are acquiring in Big Ten circles.  If the agitators have no consideration for the visiting team they should at least have some regard for the home players. Iowa athletes are endeavoring to foster good friendship with all opponents, and they desire that this good will shall be reciprocated. Think how it would seem to be a member of the Iowa team playing on a foreign floor----put the situation up to yourself.  
   Iowa is one of the smallest universities in the conference and on the very western edge of the circuit. Should this attitude toward visitors be permitted to grow, Iowa will find it difficult to arrange its schedule. Iowa receives splendid treatment on its trips and has never been given a discourteous reception. 
   It is the duty of every ardent follower of Old Gold to make it his or her business to overcome and discourage any attempt of rowdyism. The visitors are on a strange floor with the crowd against them. They can not and do not hope for the support of the fans, but they do have a perfect right to look for fair treatment.  Remember Iowa's athletic standing in the future will be determined by its policy toward its rivals. Our duty is to make it so hot for the ones who start these disturbances that there will be no repetition. Let's pull together and make a good clean name for Iowa athletics.

   "JACK THE PEEPER"  When a police matron issues an edict stating that girls under sixteen shall not be allowed on the streets without an escort and when the chief of police declares it is unsafe for a young lady to walk the streets without escorts after dusk, it is time that the police department shall make the city safe for its pedestrians.  
   During the past two weeks "Jack the Peeper" stories have been gaining prominence. Many girls have complained of being followed by strange men. Girls at several sorority houses have been awakened by night prowlers and one girl received an anonymous letter. These incidents give evidence of abnormal conditions in our city.  The situation, while it has not reached an alarming degree, does not speak well for a university city which is inhabited by hundreds of students from over the state. If it is not curbed before long a wave of anxiety will sweep over the state among the parents of students and the advertising for Iowa City and the University will not be healthful.  The job of the police force is to clean up the city, and at once. If the force is inadequate, steps should be taken to increase it. The city should and must be made safe for the pedestrians. If the police force acknowledges the condition, there is but one excuse for the situation and that is inefficiency. 

  AS OTHERS SEE US  "Whenever we see one of the young college boys coming back to town and looking chesty we think of the donations from the wealthy and the taxes from the poor that keep his college running.  "Not that we object to the money, kid; we're glad to see you get along.  "But if you'd stop to consider, once in a while, that you're really a beneficiary of private and state charity, Maybe you wouldn't feel quite so chesty."----Peoria (Ill.)  Journal.   

B. I. F. F.  The editor of B.I.F.F. has decided to offer a prize, character and dimensions not yet decided, for the best answer to a very important question that faces the great American people.   

WHAT SHALL BE DONE WITH THE GERMAN HELMETS?  
   Just to stimulate the minds of our gentle readers, we make a few suggestions our self.    
   Properly balanced, they might make excellent flower pots.   
   As hanging baskets on the summer porch, they would be adorable.  
   Why not attach handles, and use them for market baskets?  
   As protection for the heads of Sammy's small brothers, they would do much to save worry and doctors' bills.  
   It wouldn't be a bad idea to make waste baskets of them.    With beads around the edges, they could be used for lamp shades.  
   As hens' nests they would be unsurpassed.   

WHAT OTHERS THINK  DEMOCRACY  The philosopher who said "Consistency, thou art a rare jewel!" would have made this exclamation with added emphasis if he could view present conditions.  Democracy is the key note in the world today; the ideal toward which it has been fighting and striving. Educational institutions are planning courses and carefully mapped out programs for furthering this ideal. Yet these very institutions have done nothing toward making their own government democratic.  The ideals of our colleges and universities in regard to government and their own actual governmental organization are diametrically opposed. For it must be admitted by any student of college and university administration, that their present government, while it may be democratic in feeling, is far from democratic in form, is in fact autocratic. There are those who say that democracy in educational institutions is an impossibility, that we as students are incapable of taking part in the government of school of which we are a part. We must admit that we often give demonstrations of irresponsibility, and that if some of the problems of University administration were suddenly placed in our hands we would be unable to shoulder them.  Any quick radical change invariably results in trouble, as is evidenced in Germany and Russia.  
   But if this principle of democracy for which we have been sacrificing is right, then it must come; not to national government alone, but to all institutions and organizations within the nation. It must come not merely as a "spirit of democracy" but in actual form, for how can that spirit adequately express itself unless it has the proper form or organization through which to voice its expression.
  One of the greatest purposes in the founding of any university is the promotion of citizenship and statesmanship. If we as students are incapable of taking active part in University government, we are certainly not worthy of taking part in the government of our own country. Are we to develop citizenship by being controlled and directed by an administration in which we have no part? If not, are we to become suddenly capable of assuming the responsibilities of citizenship the day we receive our degree? Perhaps we are as careless as we are painted. Can capacity and responsibility be developed in individuals by treating them as "incapables and irresponsibles?  
   Democracy in education is certainly as essential as democracy in government. Why should we not have a constitution defining the powers of our executive officials, faculty and student body? This does not necessarily mean a radical change; it means merely a definition of powers so that we as students may see more clearly just where our responsibilities lie and be better able to fulfill them judiciously.  
   A constitution is the fundamental basis of every democratic organization and the first step in securing this is by election of a constituent assembly consisting of representatives of the student body and of the faculty.  The constitution drafted by the assembly could then be submitted to the state board of legislature for the approval or amendment. Educational democracy is coming; why should Iowa then not be the leader?  J. S.   

Oriental costumes were required at the Beaux Arts ball given by the students of the college of architecture of Cornell university. A series of tableaux was given by the undergraduates of the college. Prizes were awarded the most beautiful and the most clever costumes.   

Margaret Hayes is attending a Y.W.C.A. convention in Cedar Rapids this week end.  

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PAGE TWO THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Sunday, March 9, 1919 THE DAILY IOWAN A morning paper published for the period of the war three times a week----Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday----by The Daily Iowan Publishing company at 103 Iowa avenue, Iowa City Member Iowa College Press Entered as second class matter at the post office of Iowa City, Iowa Subscription Rate $2.00 per year BOARD OF TRUSTEES C. H. Weller, chairman, Gretchen Kane, secretary, E. M. McEwen, E. S. Smith, Alice E. Hinkley, M. Elizabeth Hendee, Mary Anderson EDITORIAL STAFF MILDRED E. WHITCOMB, Editor-in-chief Telephone, Black 1757; Office Hours----8-12; 1-6 daily, Room 14, L. A. Building Rowena Wellman----Managing Editor Ruth Rogers News Editor Helen Hays Pink Sheet Editor Elizabeth Hendee Humorous editor Nancy Lamb Exchange editor Leon H. Brigham Sporting editor BUSINESS STAFF ROMOLA LATCHEM----Business manager Edward Chamberlain---Advertising Mgr. Telephone 935; Office Hours---3-5 daily, 103 Iowa Ave "I have never had a policy. I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day as each day came."---Lincoln. Night Editors Ethyn Williams Beth Wellman SAVE THE SPOILS France and Italy are to receive part of the German prize fleet as turned over to the Allies in accordance with the armistice agreement. The rest will probably be sunk. Dividing the soils has been a source of contention since the old stone age, but it would seem that nations on the eve of accepting a league of nations might amicably distribute the prizes of war. The world has been suffering from ignominious waste and destruction for the past four years and now nations which have suffered untold losses are acting as sponsors for further illegitimate destruction. Germany has been condemned for piracy of the seas, yet the nations that have condemned Germany would give more of the world's tonnage to the bottom of the sea as a means of settling the prizes of war. Today the world needs tonnage more than at any other time in history. Materials and resources are required in abundance to arrive at a pre-war basis. The machinery of a modern battleship could be utilized elsewhere and the hulks used for other maritime purpose. The German navy might be disposed of in various ways. It might be used in the international police force; it might well be given, this part which will be sunk, to devastated Belgium; it might be divided among the other allies. Surely there are other means of disposing of the spoils other than destroying them in order to pacify the jealousies of the victors. POOR SPORTSMANSHIP Poor sportsmanship on the part of a few has been prevalent in recent basketball games. The practice of hissing and bawling out a referee or visiting team demands the attention of all loyal sport followers. An alumnus remarking on the situation, related the following statement made by a prominent Illinois athlete, "So you're from Iowa, that's the place that rides the visiting teams." Such is the reputation we are acquiring in Big Ten circles. If the agitators have no consideration for the visiting team they should at least have some regard for the home players. Iowa athletes are endeavoring to foster good friendship with all opponents, and they desire that this good will shall be reciprocated. Think how it would seem to be a member of the Iowa team playing on a foreign floor----put the situation up to yourself. Iowa is one of the smallest universities in the conference and on the very western edge of the circuit. Should this attitude toward visitors be permitted to grow, Iowa will find it difficult to arrange its schedule. Iowa receives splendid treatment on its trips and has never been given a discourteous reception. It is the duty of every ardent follower of Old Gold to make it his or her business to overcome and discourage any attempt of rowdyism. The visitors are on a strange floor with the crowd against them. They can not and do not hope for the support of the fans, but they do have a perfect right to look for fair treatment. Remember Iowa's athletic standing in the future will be determined by its policy toward its rivals. Our duty is to make it so hot for the ones who start these disturbances that there will be no repetition. Let's pull together and make a good clean name for Iowa athletics. "JACK THE PEEPER" When a police matron issues an edict stating that girls under sixteen shall not be allowed on the streets without an escort and when the chief of police declares it is unsafe for a young lady to walk the streets without escorts after dusk, it is time that the police department shall make the city safe for its pedestrians. During the past two weeks "Jack the Peeper" stories have been gaining prominence. Many girls have complained of being followed by strange men. Girls at several sorority houses have been awakened by night prowlers and one girl received an anonymous letter. These incidents give evidence of abnormal conditions in our city. The situation, while it has not reached an alarming degree, does not speak well for a university city which is inhabited by hundreds of students from over the state. If it is not curbed before long a wave of anxiety will sweep over the state among the parents of students and the advertising for Iowa City and the University will not be healthful. The job of the police force is to clean up the city, and at once. If the force is inadequate, steps should be taken to increase it. The city should and must be made safe for the pedestrians. If the police force acknowledges the condition, there is but one excuse for the situation and that is inefficiency. AS OTHERS SEE US "Whenever we see one of the young college boys coming back to town and looking chesty we think of the donations from the wealthy and the taxes from the poor that keep his college running. "Not that we object to the money, kid; we're glad to see you get along. "But if you'd stop to consider, once in a while, that you're really a beneficiary of private and state charity, Maybe you wouldn't feel quite so chesty."----Peoria (Ill.) Journal. B. I. F. F. The editor of B.I.F.F. has decided to offer a prize, character and dimensions not yet decided, for the best answer to a very important question that faces the great American people. WHAT SHALL BE DONE WITH THE GERMAN HELMETS? Just to stimulate the minds of our gentle readers, we make a few suggestions our self. Properly balanced, they might make excellent flower pots. As hanging baskets on the summer porch, they would be adorable. Why not attach handles, and use them for market baskets? As protection for the heads of Sammy's small brothers, they would do much to save worry and doctors' bills. It wouldn't be a bad idea to make waste baskets of them. With beads around the edges, they could be used for lamp shades. As hens' nests they would be unsurpassed. WHAT OTHERS THINK DEMOCRACY The philosopher who said "Consistency, thou art a rare jewel!" would have made this exclamation with added emphasis if he could view present conditions. Democracy is the key note in the world today; the ideal toward which it has been fighting and striving. Educational institutions are planning courses and carefully mapped out programs for furthering this ideal. Yet these very institutions have done nothing toward making their own government democratic. The ideals of our colleges and universities in regard to government and their own actual governmental organization are diametrically opposed. For it must be admitted by any student of college and university administration, that their present government, while it may be democratic in feeling, is far from democratic in form, is in fact autocratic. There are those who say that democracy in educational institutions is an impossibility, that we as students are incapable of taking part in the government of school of which we are a part. We must admit that we often give demonstrations of irresponsibility, and that if some of the problems of University administration were suddenly placed in our hands we would be unable to shoulder them. Any quick radical change invariably results in trouble, as is evidenced in Germany and Russia. But if this principle of democracy for which we have been sacrificing is right, then it must come; not to national government alone, but to all institutions and organizations within the nation. It must come not merely as a "spirit of democracy" but in actual form, for how can that spirit adequately express itself unless it has the proper form or organization through which to voice its expression. One of the greatest purposes in the founding of any university is the promotion of citizenship and statesmanship. If we as students are incapable of taking active part in University government, we are certainly not worthy of taking part in the government of our own country. Are we to develop citizenship by being controlled and directed by an administration in which we have no part? If not, are we to become suddenly capable of assuming the responsibilities of citizenship the day we receive our degree? Perhaps we are as careless as we are painted. Can capacity and responsibility be developed in individuals by treating them as "incapables and irresponsibles? Democracy in education is certainly as essential as democracy in government. Why should we not have a constitution defining the powers of our executive officials, faculty and student body? This does not necessarily mean a radical change; it means merely a definition of powers so that we as students may see more clearly just where our responsibilities lie and be better able to fulfill them judiciously. A constitution is the fundamental basis of every democratic organization and the first step in securing this is by election of a constituent assembly consisting of representatives of the student body and of the faculty. The constitution drafted by the assembly could then be submitted to the state board of legislature for the approval or amendment. Educational democracy is coming; why should Iowa then not be the leader? J. S. Oriental costumes were required at the Beaux Arts ball given by the students of the college of architecture of Cornell university. A series of tableaux was given by the undergraduates of the college. Prizes were awarded the most beautiful and the most clever costumes. Margaret Hayes is attending a Y.W.C.A. convention in Cedar Rapids this week end. [advertisement] Have you tried BANNER DAIRY LUNCH for a meal? BANNER DAIRY LUNCH 11 South Dubuque St. [advertisement] TAXI Phone 1700 MURPHY'S SERVICE Office Hotel Jefferson [advertisement] MENU JEFFERSON HOTEL Special Table D'Hote Dinner Chicken Okra, Southern Style or Consomme Duborg Salted Pecans Ripe Olives Radishes Choice of:---- Roast Young Turkey, Stuffed, Currant Jelly Roast Prime Ribs of Beef, au jus Creamed Calf's Sweetbreads, en Casserole Cauliflower in Cream or Stewed Tomatoes Mashed Potatoes or Candied Sweet Potatoes Romaine Head Lettuce Salad, 1000 Island Dressing Toasted Wafers Choice of:---- Maple Nut Sundae, Assorted Cakes Cherry Pie Apple Pie Tea Coffee Milk [advertisement] RACINE'S CIGAR STORES Are you aware that cigars and tobaccos will advance with the New War Tax? Better start now to laying in a supply. The finest and Best Equipped Billiard Parlor in the City----Second Floor WHERE YOU ALWAYS GET SERVICE