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            The Daily Iowan
The Student Newspaper of the State University of Iowa

VOL. XVIII - NEW SERIES VOL.III
IOWA CITY, IOWA, SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 1919 
NUMBER 77        

PLAN ESTABLISHMENT OF FORMER SERVICE MEN'S ORGANIZATION
Local Union Will Be Preliminary to a National Service Men's Society in Future
WILL BOOST VICTORY LOAN
Student Volunteers Will Assist in Drive by Telling Experiences to County Audiences
   Preliminary plans for the formation of a former service men's society were presented and a committee appointed to make arrangements for its organization, at a military mass meeting Thursday night. The participation of discharged men in the coming Victory liberty loan drive was discussed as well as other military questions. 
   Col. Morton C. Mumma presented briefly the purpose and importance of a former service men's union as an immediate local society, by which the men of the University who have seen service can bind themselves together, and also as a preliminary organization to a national society. 
     Committee is Appointed
   Earl Wells spoke a few words about the plan of organization, after which a committee of seven men was appointed to superintend the organization of this society and arrange a [vote?] for election of officers. This committee consists of Carl Judson, Lawrence Raymond, Earl Wells, Harold Rigler, J.P. Johnston, Carl [Kuehnle?] and Glen Devine. 
   All men present were asked to pledge themselves to take part in the victory loan parade Sunday afternoon and every man in the University who has worn the army, navy or marine uniform is urged to meet in front of the Commercial [dub?] rooms at 2 o'clock, to take part in the parade. 
   E.E. Johnston, editor ofthe Iowa City Citizen and a member of the speakers committee for the Victory Loan campaign, told the men present that those who are putting the Loan across are very anxious to have the assistance of the men who have returned from service and are looking to them to make it a success Mr. Johnston asked for volunteers to take part in the coming drive by giving speeches and telling their experiences before audiences in the county. 
   Explains War Risk Insurance
   Questions about the war risk insurance were explained by Col. [Mumma?]. All policies may be continued in their present form for five years after signing of the peace treaty, during which time the government is going to provide for the conversion of these policies into practically any of the present kinds of life insurance policies. 
   Men are to be warned against private insurance company "propaganda". War risk insurance policies are not to be undersigned by private companies after five years and the government expects to inaugurate rates for various sorts of insurance which will be approximately 35 percent lower than the rates of private companies. Any lapsed policy may be renewed at the present time, and the face of a policy may be lowered by application.
 
Eleanor Steinberg, senior law, is spending a few days in Cedar Rapids. 

EPISCOPAL STUDENTS ORGANIZE SOCIETY
   The Morrison society was the name chosen Thursday evening by the students of the Episcopal church for the name of their organization It is named after the Rt. Rev. Theodore N. Morrison, D. D., LL. D., bishop of Iowa. 
   The society voted to become a unit of the National Students' council, a national organization composed of Episcopal students. 
   The work of the society will be both religious and social, opportunities will be given to the students along the lines of worship, church extension, religious education, and personal service. 

FALLS 3,000 FEET; IS BADLY INJURED
Lieut. Gustafson, Alumnus, Is Recovering from Perilous Fall from Plane
   Falling for a distance of 3000 feet in an aeroplane was the thrilling experience of Lieut. C.G. Gustafson, '12, according to a letter written by him to Mrs. Grace P. Smith, editor of the Alumnus. 
   The accident occurred February 15 at Barron Field, Fort Worth, Texas, where, in addition to his duties as instructor in flying, Lieut. Gustafson is also post exchange officer. The fall, which was the result of a tail spin from 3000 feet, severely injured him and completely wrecked his machine. 
   After being unconsious for three days, Lieut. Gustafson found himself in the post hospital with one leg and his lower jaw broken and with several teeth missing. He sustained other minor injuries, and for five weeks it was necessary to keep his jaws wired together. 
   On March 24, he was transferred to the base hospital at Camp Bowie, Fort Worth, Texas, where he is recovering slowly. He had hoped to have his discharge by this time, but now he expects to have two more operations before his health will be fully restored. 

MARY ANDERSON PRESIDENT
   The annual election of officers of the Y.W.C.A. was held Wednesday. The results of the election are announced as follows: for president, Mary Anderson of Iowa City; vice-president, Margaret Hayes Iowa City; secretary, Dorothy Banks of Burlington; treasurer, Lucille Everett, Iowa Falls. Student representatives on the North Central field committee, Kathryn Dayton of Iowa City. 

SIX WOUNDED MEN COMING
   Col. Morton C. Mumma has received word from the commandant at Fort Des Moines that he will send six wounded men to Iowa City April 5 to take part in the program here. These men will occupy seats on the platform at the armory and will, no doubt, give short talks on subjects suitable to the occasion. 

      IOWA NURSE HONORED 
   In a recent number of the Minnesota Health Journal appeared the picture of Josephine Creelman, of the University of Minnesota extension division, and at the present time director of that school's course in public health nursing. Miss Creelman was formerly connected with this University, holding the position of superintendent of nurses from 1910 to 1916. 

STUDENT MISSION CONFERENCE NOW IN ACTIVE SESSION
Delegates Continue to Arrive to Attend State Convention of Student Missionaries 
PROF. VARTANIAN LEADER
Wassam Conducts Tour of Campus Visitors Enjoy Social at Methodist Church
   The Iowa State Student Missionary conference, under the auspices of the Student Volunteer Band of the University, the Y.W.C.A., and Y.M.C.A., and the Iowa City Young People;s union, began with a program given in the liberal arts assembly room last night. The meeting will continue throughout Sunday.
   Delegates from other schools are constantly arriving and are being met by a student reception committee. About 300 students are here to attend the meetings. They are being entertained in the homes of Iowa City. A social gathering at the Methodist church has been planned for this afternoon. Tours of the campus will be made under the direction of Professor C.W. Wassam. 
         Evanston Man Talks
   Instead of the delegation prayer groups previously planned for this morning, J.L. Dana of Evanston, who is assigned to go to Africa this summer, will give an address. Guy W. Sarvis, dean in Nanking university, China, will give the afternoon address. 
   The evening services will consist 
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UNIVERSITY COUNCIL WILL MANAGE DRIVE
Victory Liberty Loan Campaign Among Students in Hands of New Organization
   Behind the Victory loan campaign among the students and faculty one of the prime movers will be the University council. at a dinner in the Commercial club rooms Thursday evening the members of the council voted to back the drive, and committee was appointed with D. Richard Young as chairman to carry out the program in the different colleges and organizations of the University. 
   The class officers of the college compose for the most part the committee in charge. The members of the committee are as follows: Liberal arts, John M. Wormley, Everett E. Smith, Margaret Hayes, and Lilian Prentiss; applied science, Howard M. Coe, Leo A. Murphy, Raymond H. Justin, and I. Leo Sharp; law, Donald W. Price, Sabra Clark and Clyde E. Jones; dentistry, Edmond J. Harrington, Willliam E. Nye, and Harry M. Ehred; medicine, Lawrence A. Block, Charles W. Baldridge, and Ernest E. Shaw; pharmacy, Irene Kemerle, and Leonard W. March; graduate, George M. WIlcox.
   Besides these assignments to the various colleges others have been put in charge of the campaign among student organizations and in charge of special work. These committee men are as follows: Nurses, Mary C. Haarer; fraternities, W. Earl Hall; sororities, Elma Forbes; cards, Luther Erickson; publicity, Mildred Whitcomb; posters, Max Conrad; chart, Charles Maruth. 

TO HAVE WOMEN'S SWIMMING MEET
   A swimming meet for women will be held in the women's gymnasium, April 23. Anyone wishing to enter may sign up at the gymnasium now. 
   A schedule of events is now being arranged. Promoters of the affair express the hope that many beginners will enter the contest. 
   Among the events are fancy diving, an under water race, and a beginners' race. Special stunts including a tub race and a "quack, quack" stunt have been arranged. 

COUNTY CHAIRMEN AND BANKERS MEET
Terms of Payment for the Fifth Liberty Loan are Same as for Preceding One
   Representatives from all the banks of the county met at the Jefferson hotel yesterday afternoon to discuss with County Chairmen C.H. Weller their part in the Victory Liberty loan drive. 
   "The banks have responded very cordially in the past drives," says Professor Weller, "and we know they will make very generous arrangements again for this fifth campaign."
   Professor Weller attended a meeting of the county chairmen of the Liberty loan at Cedar Rapids Thursday. Plans were furthered for the Victory drive which begins Sunday, April 6. 
   Terms of payment for the new loan are the same as for the fourth loan: Cash in advance; the government installment plan; the bank weekly payment plan; ten per cent down and the note of the purchaser for the balance of the bonds at six per cent for six months.
   Weekly payment terms comprise provision for the payment of $2 a week on $50 bonds, $4 a week on $100 bonds. 
   Tomorrow's military parade, pageant, and mass meeting will introduce the Victory Loan drive at the same time that they mark the celebration of the second anniversary of the nation's entry into the war. 
   Speakers will explain the significance of the new loan. 

IOWAN STAFF TO BANQUET
   The third annual Iowan banquet will be held next Wednesday, April 9, at the Commercial club rooms. At least forty members and former members of the Iowan staff, and The Daily Iowan board of trustees will attend the banquet which is to be served at 5:45 o'clock.

        HUMANISTS TO MEET
   The Humanist society will meet at the home of Prof. and Mrs. J.S. Magnuson, 1015 East College street, Monday, April 7, at 8 o'clock. Miss Olive K. Martin of the department of Romance languages will read a paper on "Elements of Realism in Balzac's Le Colonel Chabert."

    $50 FOR JUBILEE PRIZES
   All Fools' jubilee will be April 26 instead of this evening, according to the present plans. Three prizes of $25, $15, and $10 are to be awarded to the organizations presenting the best stunts. Members of the public speaking department will probably judge the contest. The time for the try-outs will be announced later. 

   Mary Dallas, a visitor at the Alpha Xi Delta house, has returned home. 

BASEBALL SEASON OPENS TODAY WITH COE COLLEGE GAME
Hawkeyes Show up Well in Final Workout of Fast Hitting and Fielding
COE HAS A VETERAN TEAM
Hamilton is the First Choice for Pitcher; Belding and Mcilroy are Also in Shape
   With the infield fielding flawlessly and the outfield camping under every fly ball that came its way, Coach Jones gave his Iowa baseball team its last workout before the first game of the year, that with Coe at Cedar Rapids this afternoon. 
   Last night's workout consisted of hitting and fielding practice and from the way the players acted in their final workout, Iowa has prospects of a well balanced machine both in the fielding and hitting department. 
                  Infield Fast
   Eyre, freshman coach sent the infield through a fast practice on ground balls and hardly a one wen through. With three of last year's infield back the Hawkeye niner defence looks to be a strong aggregation. Muckler seems to be the first choice for the catching job, although Luce is putting up a good scrap for the position. 
   Olson, at first base is fielding better than he ever did and this means that Iowa will have one of the best initial sack experts in the conference. Irish at second is fielding well. 
   In Ehred at the short field, Iowa has a short stop who has no peer in the conference when fielding his position is considered; and Erie is by no means a weak man with the stick. Goodwin and Mcilroy worked out at third base, both showing good form. 
      Outfield Good Gardners
   As an outfield Jones has a trio of outer garden men that have demonstrated their ability as fly chasers of the best rank. Parrott, from last season's team, will probably star in right field. Crawford, a new man on the squad, has the call over the other candidates for the position and he will be given a chance to start the Coe game. In practice he has proved his ability as a hitter, a line in which the Hawkeyes usually lack. 
   Capt. Brown will cavort in the sunfield and it can be said safely that not many hits will be placed in Brownie's field. Much is being expected of the little fellow in the hitting line as he has been connecting rather frequently in practice games. 
   With Belding, Mcilroy and Hamilton to fill in as outfielders, the Iowa coach is well supplied with fly chasers.  
           Hamilton to Start
   From all indications it looks as though Hamilton will start on the firing mound for the Hawks this afternoon. The big fellow is going well for early season and has a set of benders working that should upset the Coe boys. Mcilroy and Belding are also in form and will be ready to go in if the situation demands. 
   Twelve men will make the trip. The following players are scheduled to make up the squad. Muckler, Luce, Mcilroy, Belding, Hamilton, Ehred, Olson, Irish, Goodwin, Brown, Crawford, and Parrott. Coach Carrithers of the Coe team has the same team he had last year, a fact sufficient to forecast that a fast contest will be played.

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The Daily Iowan The Student Newspaper of the State University of Iowa VOL. XVIII - NEW SERIES VOL.III IOWA CITY, IOWA, SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 1919 NUMBER 77 PLAN ESTABLISHMENT OF FORMER SERVICE MEN'S ORGANIZATION Local Union Will Be Preliminary to a National Service Men's Society in Future WILL BOOST VICTORY LOAN Student Volunteers Will Assist in Drive by Telling Experiences to County Audiences Preliminary plans for the formation of a former service men's society were presented and a committee appointed to make arrangements for its organization, at a military mass meeting Thursday night. The participation of discharged men in the coming Victory liberty loan drive was discussed as well as other military questions. Col. Morton C. Mumma presented briefly the purpose and importance of a former service men's union as an immediate local society, by which the men of the University who have seen service can bind themselves together, and also as a preliminary organization to a national society. Committee is Appointed Earl Wells spoke a few words about the plan of organization, after which a committee of seven men was appointed to superintend the organization of this society and arrange a [vote?] for election of officers. This committee consists of Carl Judson, Lawrence Raymond, Earl Wells, Harold Rigler, J.P. Johnston, Carl [Kuehnle?] and Glen Devine. All men present were asked to pledge themselves to take part in the victory loan parade Sunday afternoon and every man in the University who has worn the army, navy or marine uniform is urged to meet in front of the Commercial [dub?] rooms at 2 o'clock, to take part in the parade. E.E. Johnston, editor ofthe Iowa City Citizen and a member of the speakers committee for the Victory Loan campaign, told the men present that those who are putting the Loan across are very anxious to have the assistance of the men who have returned from service and are looking to them to make it a success Mr. Johnston asked for volunteers to take part in the coming drive by giving speeches and telling their experiences before audiences in the county. Explains War Risk Insurance Questions about the war risk insurance were explained by Col. [Mumma?]. All policies may be continued in their present form for five years after signing of the peace treaty, during which time the government is going to provide for the conversion of these policies into practically any of the present kinds of life insurance policies. Men are to be warned against private insurance company "propaganda". War risk insurance policies are not to be undersigned by private companies after five years and the government expects to inaugurate rates for various sorts of insurance which will be approximately 35 percent lower than the rates of private companies. Any lapsed policy may be renewed at the present time, and the face of a policy may be lowered by application. Eleanor Steinberg, senior law, is spending a few days in Cedar Rapids. EPISCOPAL STUDENTS ORGANIZE SOCIETY The Morrison society was the name chosen Thursday evening by the students of the Episcopal church for the name of their organization It is named after the Rt. Rev. Theodore N. Morrison, D. D., LL. D., bishop of Iowa. The society voted to become a unit of the National Students' council, a national organization composed of Episcopal students. The work of the society will be both religious and social, opportunities will be given to the students along the lines of worship, church extension, religious education, and personal service. FALLS 3,000 FEET; IS BADLY INJURED Lieut. Gustafson, Alumnus, Is Recovering from Perilous Fall from Plane Falling for a distance of 3000 feet in an aeroplane was the thrilling experience of Lieut. C.G. Gustafson, '12, according to a letter written by him to Mrs. Grace P. Smith, editor of the Alumnus. The accident occurred February 15 at Barron Field, Fort Worth, Texas, where, in addition to his duties as instructor in flying, Lieut. Gustafson is also post exchange officer. The fall, which was the result of a tail spin from 3000 feet, severely injured him and completely wrecked his machine. After being unconsious for three days, Lieut. Gustafson found himself in the post hospital with one leg and his lower jaw broken and with several teeth missing. He sustained other minor injuries, and for five weeks it was necessary to keep his jaws wired together. On March 24, he was transferred to the base hospital at Camp Bowie, Fort Worth, Texas, where he is recovering slowly. He had hoped to have his discharge by this time, but now he expects to have two more operations before his health will be fully restored. MARY ANDERSON PRESIDENT The annual election of officers of the Y.W.C.A. was held Wednesday. The results of the election are announced as follows: for president, Mary Anderson of Iowa City; vice-president, Margaret Hayes Iowa City; secretary, Dorothy Banks of Burlington; treasurer, Lucille Everett, Iowa Falls. Student representatives on the North Central field committee, Kathryn Dayton of Iowa City. SIX WOUNDED MEN COMING Col. Morton C. Mumma has received word from the commandant at Fort Des Moines that he will send six wounded men to Iowa City April 5 to take part in the program here. These men will occupy seats on the platform at the armory and will, no doubt, give short talks on subjects suitable to the occasion. IOWA NURSE HONORED In a recent number of the Minnesota Health Journal appeared the picture of Josephine Creelman, of the University of Minnesota extension division, and at the present time director of that school's course in public health nursing. Miss Creelman was formerly connected with this University, holding the position of superintendent of nurses from 1910 to 1916. STUDENT MISSION CONFERENCE NOW IN ACTIVE SESSION Delegates Continue to Arrive to Attend State Convention of Student Missionaries PROF. VARTANIAN LEADER Wassam Conducts Tour of Campus Visitors Enjoy Social at Methodist Church The Iowa State Student Missionary conference, under the auspices of the Student Volunteer Band of the University, the Y.W.C.A., and Y.M.C.A., and the Iowa City Young People;s union, began with a program given in the liberal arts assembly room last night. The meeting will continue throughout Sunday. Delegates from other schools are constantly arriving and are being met by a student reception committee. About 300 students are here to attend the meetings. They are being entertained in the homes of Iowa City. A social gathering at the Methodist church has been planned for this afternoon. Tours of the campus will be made under the direction of Professor C.W. Wassam. Evanston Man Talks Instead of the delegation prayer groups previously planned for this morning, J.L. Dana of Evanston, who is assigned to go to Africa this summer, will give an address. Guy W. Sarvis, dean in Nanking university, China, will give the afternoon address. The evening services will consist (Continued on page 4) UNIVERSITY COUNCIL WILL MANAGE DRIVE Victory Liberty Loan Campaign Among Students in Hands of New Organization Behind the Victory loan campaign among the students and faculty one of the prime movers will be the University council. at a dinner in the Commercial club rooms Thursday evening the members of the council voted to back the drive, and committee was appointed with D. Richard Young as chairman to carry out the program in the different colleges and organizations of the University. The class officers of the college compose for the most part the committee in charge. The members of the committee are as follows: Liberal arts, John M. Wormley, Everett E. Smith, Margaret Hayes, and Lilian Prentiss; applied science, Howard M. Coe, Leo A. Murphy, Raymond H. Justin, and I. Leo Sharp; law, Donald W. Price, Sabra Clark and Clyde E. Jones; dentistry, Edmond J. Harrington, Willliam E. Nye, and Harry M. Ehred; medicine, Lawrence A. Block, Charles W. Baldridge, and Ernest E. Shaw; pharmacy, Irene Kemerle, and Leonard W. March; graduate, George M. WIlcox. Besides these assignments to the various colleges others have been put in charge of the campaign among student organizations and in charge of special work. These committee men are as follows: Nurses, Mary C. Haarer; fraternities, W. Earl Hall; sororities, Elma Forbes; cards, Luther Erickson; publicity, Mildred Whitcomb; posters, Max Conrad; chart, Charles Maruth. TO HAVE WOMEN'S SWIMMING MEET A swimming meet for women will be held in the women's gymnasium, April 23. Anyone wishing to enter may sign up at the gymnasium now. A schedule of events is now being arranged. Promoters of the affair express the hope that many beginners will enter the contest. Among the events are fancy diving, an under water race, and a beginners' race. Special stunts including a tub race and a "quack, quack" stunt have been arranged. COUNTY CHAIRMEN AND BANKERS MEET Terms of Payment for the Fifth Liberty Loan are Same as for Preceding One Representatives from all the banks of the county met at the Jefferson hotel yesterday afternoon to discuss with County Chairmen C.H. Weller their part in the Victory Liberty loan drive. "The banks have responded very cordially in the past drives," says Professor Weller, "and we know they will make very generous arrangements again for this fifth campaign." Professor Weller attended a meeting of the county chairmen of the Liberty loan at Cedar Rapids Thursday. Plans were furthered for the Victory drive which begins Sunday, April 6. Terms of payment for the new loan are the same as for the fourth loan: Cash in advance; the government installment plan; the bank weekly payment plan; ten per cent down and the note of the purchaser for the balance of the bonds at six per cent for six months. Weekly payment terms comprise provision for the payment of $2 a week on $50 bonds, $4 a week on $100 bonds. Tomorrow's military parade, pageant, and mass meeting will introduce the Victory Loan drive at the same time that they mark the celebration of the second anniversary of the nation's entry into the war. Speakers will explain the significance of the new loan. IOWAN STAFF TO BANQUET The third annual Iowan banquet will be held next Wednesday, April 9, at the Commercial club rooms. At least forty members and former members of the Iowan staff, and The Daily Iowan board of trustees will attend the banquet which is to be served at 5:45 o'clock. HUMANISTS TO MEET The Humanist society will meet at the home of Prof. and Mrs. J.S. Magnuson, 1015 East College street, Monday, April 7, at 8 o'clock. Miss Olive K. Martin of the department of Romance languages will read a paper on "Elements of Realism in Balzac's Le Colonel Chabert." $50 FOR JUBILEE PRIZES All Fools' jubilee will be April 26 instead of this evening, according to the present plans. Three prizes of $25, $15, and $10 are to be awarded to the organizations presenting the best stunts. Members of the public speaking department will probably judge the contest. The time for the try-outs will be announced later. Mary Dallas, a visitor at the Alpha Xi Delta house, has returned home. BASEBALL SEASON OPENS TODAY WITH COE COLLEGE GAME Hawkeyes Show up Well in Final Workout of Fast Hitting and Fielding COE HAS A VETERAN TEAM Hamilton is the First Choice for Pitcher; Belding and Mcilroy are Also in Shape With the infield fielding flawlessly and the outfield camping under every fly ball that came its way, Coach Jones gave his Iowa baseball team its last workout before the first game of the year, that with Coe at Cedar Rapids this afternoon. Last night's workout consisted of hitting and fielding practice and from the way the players acted in their final workout, Iowa has prospects of a well balanced machine both in the fielding and hitting department. Infield Fast Eyre, freshman coach sent the infield through a fast practice on ground balls and hardly a one wen through. With three of last year's infield back the Hawkeye niner defence looks to be a strong aggregation. Muckler seems to be the first choice for the catching job, although Luce is putting up a good scrap for the position. Olson, at first base is fielding better than he ever did and this means that Iowa will have one of the best initial sack experts in the conference. Irish at second is fielding well. In Ehred at the short field, Iowa has a short stop who has no peer in the conference when fielding his position is considered; and Erie is by no means a weak man with the stick. Goodwin and Mcilroy worked out at third base, both showing good form. Outfield Good Gardners As an outfield Jones has a trio of outer garden men that have demonstrated their ability as fly chasers of the best rank. Parrott, from last season's team, will probably star in right field. Crawford, a new man on the squad, has the call over the other candidates for the position and he will be given a chance to start the Coe game. In practice he has proved his ability as a hitter, a line in which the Hawkeyes usually lack. Capt. Brown will cavort in the sunfield and it can be said safely that not many hits will be placed in Brownie's field. Much is being expected of the little fellow in the hitting line as he has been connecting rather frequently in practice games. With Belding, Mcilroy and Hamilton to fill in as outfielders, the Iowa coach is well supplied with fly chasers. Hamilton to Start From all indications it looks as though Hamilton will start on the firing mound for the Hawks this afternoon. The big fellow is going well for early season and has a set of benders working that should upset the Coe boys. Mcilroy and Belding are also in form and will be ready to go in if the situation demands. Twelve men will make the trip. The following players are scheduled to make up the squad. Muckler, Luce, Mcilroy, Belding, Hamilton, Ehred, Olson, Irish, Goodwin, Brown, Crawford, and Parrott. Coach Carrithers of the Coe team has the same team he had last year, a fact sufficient to forecast that a fast contest will be played.