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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, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1919 NUMBER 80 DAILY IOWAN STAFF ENJOY BANQUET AT COMMERICAL CLUB Impromptu Toast Program Divulges Reporters’ Secrets In Getting News WELLER IS TOASTMASTER Speakers Respond to Subjects Torn From the Magazine of “Pep” Forty-four people met at the annual banquet of the Daily Iowan staff at the Commercial club [roms] last night at six o’clock. The Board of Trustees, former members, and people now acting on the Daily Iowan made up the attendance. Placards of “flimsy” yellow paper with typewritten names carried out the news idea. Professor C.H. Weller, chairman of the board of trustees, was toastmaster. The toasts were selected from articles which appeared in the April and May issues of Pep. Alice Hinkley spoke first on “Help, Murder, Police.” She told very vividly of one of her experiences while working on the Des Moines News. Warren Basset was called on to respond to Miss Hinkley’s salutation but the poetic genius was asleep on the job, “Fake or Dig, Which?” [unreadable] no answering sponsor and Mr. [Bassett]. Rowena Wellman was chosen to speak on “Success— Feminine” and quoted a favorite selection [when?] Heard in select circles. “Is Ford’s Paper a Flivver Alsa?” was the subject discussed by Mildred Whitcomb. W. Earl Hall gave an interesting talk on “Pep” in which he told of the enthusiasm other colleges throughout the state were showing in sending delegates to the annual newspaper conference at Colfax this week. The Iowan’s humorous editor gave a [short?] talk on “Finding Time to Play.” Miss Hendee was very much [taken?] by surprise and was unable to [unreadable] any of her talented poetry for the occasion. The program was closed by Frank [B.?] Thayer, head of the department of journalism. Mr. Thayer spoke on “A [Hell?] of an Interview.” FRAT BROTHER IS MASTER CROOK A master crook operated in one of the fraternity houses on the campus [last?] week. The man came from Des Moines and claimed to be a pledge in another school to the fraternity that he visited in Iowa City. Before he left town he relieved some of the men of money, jewelry and got the endorsement of one of the men on a[check?] on a Des Moines bank. The check was cashed at a local cigar store. The Des Moines bank returned the check and stated that the man had never had an account there. On investigation it was found that the man played the same trick on a fraternity at Drake University. No [unreadable] has as yet been taken against [the?] offender. S. A. E. TO ENTERTAIN Sigma Alpha Epsilon will entertain [with?] a dinner dance at the Hotel Jefferson Saturday evening. Prof. and Mrs. R.A. Kuever and Dr. and Mrs. [?}.B. Whinery will be the chaperones. NOTICE—SENIOR BREAKFAST The senior breakfast committee will meet in room 105 L.A. Friday, April 11, at 5 o’clock. Members are Eleanor Steinberg, Lena Richmond, Beatrice Beam, Dorothy Hull, Marcia de Bey, Lora Cole, Ronald Reed. All are expected to attend. WARD H. SPERRY, Chairman. MUSIC RECITAL TONIGHT University High Pupils Directed By Miss Annie Pierce A voice, piano, and violin recital, given by the music department of the University high school, will take place this evening under the direction of Miss Annie Pierce. Fifteen pupils of the school will appear on the program which will begin promptly at eight in the assembly room. Those who will take part in the recital are: Lucy Mortimer, Helen Umrath, Camilla Sunier, Gertrude Murphy, Ruth West, Edith Miller, Mary Catherine Grier, Dorothy Scarborough, John McClintock, Mildred Benjamin, Cornelia Crozier, Orvetta Wissler, Agnes Cozine, Ethel West, and Ruth Evans. TITUS IN HOSPITAL – SPIKED IN TRYOUTS Accident Occurred at End of 100 Yard Dash. Titus Will Be Out For Minnesota Meet Tryouts were held last Tuesday afternoon in the 100-yard dash to pick sprinters for the Drake relays at Des Moines April 19. Titus, one of Iowa’s most promising dash men was accidentally spiked by Justin who was running at his side in the tryout. The accident occurred at the tape when a slight swerve cause Titus’ ankle to be caught by Justin’s spiked shoe. A badly lacerated foot was the result. A report from the hospital stated that Titus would not be released for several days. Trainer Watson declared that he would probably be in condition for the Minnesota meet in May. The race went in 0:10 3-5 which is considered good time for this early in the season. Colby won with Titus scarcely a body’s width behind. Justin finished a close third. A.T. O. INITIATES PLEDGES Alpha Tau Omega initiated the following men Saturday evening, John Wormley, Raymond Lenley, Frank Gardner, Paul Olson, Shirley Clark, Robert Nelson, Paul Smith, Joe Tye, and Ted Galloway. THEY MIGHT ALL BE BLACKHAWKS, BUT— Blackhawk and his tribe are on the campus. This is, at least, what one might gather from the impression a number of young men are giving who are wearing black feathers on the lapels of their coats. The occasion, however, is the pledging of several Iowa reporters to Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalism fraternity. The young men are Leon Brigham, Charles V. Brown, Earl Culver, Edward Chamberlin, Irl L. Marshall, Kenneth C. Noble, A.K. Walling, and Earl Wells. BURKE CONFIDENT THAT FIFTH LOAN WILL BE PUT OVER Treasurer of U.S. Is Alumnus of University and Classmate of Judge Wade NAME ON EVERY BANK NOTE Will Visit Relatives in Sigourney and Push the Loan Drive in Keokuk County Complete confidence in the patriotism of the American people which is being put to its ultimate test in the Victory Liberty loan, was expressed by John R. Burke, United States treasurer, and Iowa alumnus, who spoke in the natural science auditorium last night. Burke arrived late yesterday afternoon from Chicago. An informal dinner was given him at the Jefferson hotel by the members of the Victory loan committee of Iowa City. Following this dinner he delivered an enthusiastic address in the natural science auditorium upon the coming Victory Loan drive. Iowa is Burke’s home state and he expressed his pleasure at being once more in the state and with his alma mater. He was graduated from the University in 1896 with an LL. B. degree. He was a classmate of Judge Martin Wade. Today Burke goes to Sigourney where he will visit with his people and also talk in the interests of the Victory Loan drive. He was born and reared in Keokuk County. After he had finished his education here at the University, he practiced law in Des Moines for some time, but it was in the state of North Dakota where he began his career as a public man. He held the governorship of that state for three terms. In 1913 he was appointed to the position of United States treasurer BASEBALL TODAY THE BASEBALL GAME WHICH WAS CANCELLED YESTERDAY BECAUSE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER WILL BE PLAYED ON IOWA FIELD THIS AFTERNOON AT 4:10 ACCORDING TO AN AGREEMENT ANNOUNCED BY COACH HOWARD JONES LAST NIGHT. THETA SIGMA PHI INITIATES Mrs. Grace Partridge Smith and Ruth Stewart Made Members Rho chapter of Theta Sigma Phi held initiation services for Mrs. Grace Partridge Smith and Ruth Stewart at the home of Mrs. Frank Thayer, 512 North Van Buren street, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Smith, who became an honorary member, is instructor in Greek in the University and editor of the Alumnus. Although Miss Stewart is a freshman, and only upper-class women are eligible to Theta Sigma Phi, because of her two years experience with the Des Moines Register the rules of the order were set aside and she was elected a member. A musical and literary program was given after the initiation services. The meeting was in observance of Founder’s Day. Theta Sigma Phi, the only national honorary and professional fraternity among women at Iowa was founded at the University of Washington, April 8, 1909. There are now sixteen chapters in the universities of the [west] CANOE RACE PLANNED Ivan Weidlein, junior engineer, has been elected captain of the Eel club. This organization of aquatic stars is under the direction and coaching of David Armbruster. The club plans to stage a canoe race this spring, the winner of which will be given a silver cup. “FOR LOVE OF LIBERTY” Romola Latchem Will Tour State in Pageant Featured Last Sunday At the request of the state officers of the Liberty Loan drive Romola Latchem will tour the state during the next two weeks in the interest of the Victory Liberty Loan campaign. The plan is to give the pageant “For Love of Liberty,” which was a feature of Sunday’s rally in several towns over the state. Miss Latchem will present “Liberty” and the local committees will choose girls to represent the nations. Miss Latchem was in Des Moines yesterday conferring was state officers of the Victory Liberty Loan with reference to her tour. SOCIETIES WILL CLASH IN DEBATE Championship of University Will Be Determined Tonight at Natural Science Zetagathian and Irving will clash in debate for the championship of the University and the Wade price of $25 in the natural science auditorium tonight at 7: 30. The question is: “Resolved, that the present policy of the government toward the railroads should be continued for a period of five years after the signing of the peace terms.” Irving, represented by Frank Shuttleword, Richard Young, and Edward Chamberlin, will affirm the proposition and the Zetagathian team, consisting of Clarence Fackler, Herman White, and Earl Wells, will deny it. Some time ago the Zetagathian team defeated the Philomaathean team. The outcome of tonight’s contest will determine the championship of the University. In the absence of any intercollegiate debate this year, the debate this evening is the most important debate of the year. POSITIONS FOR GRADUATES Dean Seashore asks those interested in learning about fellowships, scholarships, assistantships in graduate work either in this University or in others, to call at his office. “Many attractive positions,[‘] he states “are open to graduate students and members of the senior class.”’ MEN’S INTERCOLLEGIATE TRYOUTS POSTPONED At a recent meeting the Forensic Council departed from the established custom of holding the inter-collegiate debating try-outs in the spring and decided to postpone them until fall. The reason which influenced the council to make the change was the fact that men with debating aspirations entering school in the fall from other institutions would find the team closed to them if the tryouts were in the spring. Rather than render an injustice to these men the council adopted the change. MILES KILDEE IS SEMI-CONSCIOUS AT MERCY HOSPITAL Has Been in State of Coma Since Assault of Tuesday Night ASSAILANT IS CONFINED Pilcher Brothers Attack Kildee and O’Brien Following an Argument Miles Kildee, freshman liberal arts student and a Phi Kappa, is semi-conscience today at the Mercy Hospital as the result of a vicious attack made upon the persons of Kildee and Quinn OBrien, a fraternity brother of the injured man, Tuesday evening at 9:30 on South Clinton street while the students were returning to the Phi Kappa house. The assailants were two brothers, Ross and Raymond Pilcher, both local men. It is alleged by O’Brien that the Pilcher’s, partly intoxicated, made a sneering remark, while passing in front of the Alpha Chi Omega house which O’Brien and Kildee resented. An argument followed which resulted in unexpected blows, coming without reason or warning, from the Pilcher brothers. Secures Aid Ross Pilcher accosted Kildee, striking him on the right side of the jaw which caused the student to fall, senseless. O’Brien, dazed by the sudden occurrence and the force of a blow from the other assailant, Raymond Pilcher, ran blindly to the Phi Kappa house, a [halfblock] [distant] from the scene of the trouble, and informed those at home of the attack. Several of the men quickly went to the assistance of Kildee who lay prostrate upon the sidewalk. The unconscious man was taken immediately to the fraternity house and given medical attention. Upon examination, it was discovered that the base of the young man’s skull had been fractured, presumably caused by his forceful fall upon the concrete walk. Upon discovery of the seriousness of Kildee’s injury, he was rushed to the hospital. Held on Bonds The fraternity brothers set out to apprehend the Pilchers and to bring them to justice. After a short search, the offenders were caught and taken to the police station in an automobile. Yesterday morning the Pilchers waved examination and were bound (Continued on page four) WOMEN’S GLEE CLUB CONCERT ANNOUNCED Announcement of the annual concert of the Women’s Glee club in the natural science auditorium Wednesday evening, April 23, was made yesterday by Prof. W.E. Hays, head of the school of music. Included in the program of solos and choruses, will be also several quartets by Vivienne Coady, Mona Goodwin, Lucille Arnold, and Dorothy Kelly. The soloists will be announced later. Miss Dagmar Johnson is the accompanist. “There are a larger number of trained voices in the Glee club this year than ever before,” says Professor Hays. With a membership of forty singers, most of whom have had considerable experience, the Women’s Glee club concert promises to be one of the best student programs of the season.
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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, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1919 NUMBER 80 DAILY IOWAN STAFF ENJOY BANQUET AT COMMERICAL CLUB Impromptu Toast Program Divulges Reporters’ Secrets In Getting News WELLER IS TOASTMASTER Speakers Respond to Subjects Torn From the Magazine of “Pep” Forty-four people met at the annual banquet of the Daily Iowan staff at the Commercial club [roms] last night at six o’clock. The Board of Trustees, former members, and people now acting on the Daily Iowan made up the attendance. Placards of “flimsy” yellow paper with typewritten names carried out the news idea. Professor C.H. Weller, chairman of the board of trustees, was toastmaster. The toasts were selected from articles which appeared in the April and May issues of Pep. Alice Hinkley spoke first on “Help, Murder, Police.” She told very vividly of one of her experiences while working on the Des Moines News. Warren Basset was called on to respond to Miss Hinkley’s salutation but the poetic genius was asleep on the job, “Fake or Dig, Which?” [unreadable] no answering sponsor and Mr. [Bassett]. Rowena Wellman was chosen to speak on “Success— Feminine” and quoted a favorite selection [when?] Heard in select circles. “Is Ford’s Paper a Flivver Alsa?” was the subject discussed by Mildred Whitcomb. W. Earl Hall gave an interesting talk on “Pep” in which he told of the enthusiasm other colleges throughout the state were showing in sending delegates to the annual newspaper conference at Colfax this week. The Iowan’s humorous editor gave a [short?] talk on “Finding Time to Play.” Miss Hendee was very much [taken?] by surprise and was unable to [unreadable] any of her talented poetry for the occasion. The program was closed by Frank [B.?] Thayer, head of the department of journalism. Mr. Thayer spoke on “A [Hell?] of an Interview.” FRAT BROTHER IS MASTER CROOK A master crook operated in one of the fraternity houses on the campus [last?] week. The man came from Des Moines and claimed to be a pledge in another school to the fraternity that he visited in Iowa City. Before he left town he relieved some of the men of money, jewelry and got the endorsement of one of the men on a[check?] on a Des Moines bank. The check was cashed at a local cigar store. The Des Moines bank returned the check and stated that the man had never had an account there. On investigation it was found that the man played the same trick on a fraternity at Drake University. No [unreadable] has as yet been taken against [the?] offender. S. A. E. TO ENTERTAIN Sigma Alpha Epsilon will entertain [with?] a dinner dance at the Hotel Jefferson Saturday evening. Prof. and Mrs. R.A. Kuever and Dr. and Mrs. [?}.B. Whinery will be the chaperones. NOTICE—SENIOR BREAKFAST The senior breakfast committee will meet in room 105 L.A. Friday, April 11, at 5 o’clock. Members are Eleanor Steinberg, Lena Richmond, Beatrice Beam, Dorothy Hull, Marcia de Bey, Lora Cole, Ronald Reed. All are expected to attend. WARD H. SPERRY, Chairman. MUSIC RECITAL TONIGHT University High Pupils Directed By Miss Annie Pierce A voice, piano, and violin recital, given by the music department of the University high school, will take place this evening under the direction of Miss Annie Pierce. Fifteen pupils of the school will appear on the program which will begin promptly at eight in the assembly room. Those who will take part in the recital are: Lucy Mortimer, Helen Umrath, Camilla Sunier, Gertrude Murphy, Ruth West, Edith Miller, Mary Catherine Grier, Dorothy Scarborough, John McClintock, Mildred Benjamin, Cornelia Crozier, Orvetta Wissler, Agnes Cozine, Ethel West, and Ruth Evans. TITUS IN HOSPITAL – SPIKED IN TRYOUTS Accident Occurred at End of 100 Yard Dash. Titus Will Be Out For Minnesota Meet Tryouts were held last Tuesday afternoon in the 100-yard dash to pick sprinters for the Drake relays at Des Moines April 19. Titus, one of Iowa’s most promising dash men was accidentally spiked by Justin who was running at his side in the tryout. The accident occurred at the tape when a slight swerve cause Titus’ ankle to be caught by Justin’s spiked shoe. A badly lacerated foot was the result. A report from the hospital stated that Titus would not be released for several days. Trainer Watson declared that he would probably be in condition for the Minnesota meet in May. The race went in 0:10 3-5 which is considered good time for this early in the season. Colby won with Titus scarcely a body’s width behind. Justin finished a close third. A.T. O. INITIATES PLEDGES Alpha Tau Omega initiated the following men Saturday evening, John Wormley, Raymond Lenley, Frank Gardner, Paul Olson, Shirley Clark, Robert Nelson, Paul Smith, Joe Tye, and Ted Galloway. THEY MIGHT ALL BE BLACKHAWKS, BUT— Blackhawk and his tribe are on the campus. This is, at least, what one might gather from the impression a number of young men are giving who are wearing black feathers on the lapels of their coats. The occasion, however, is the pledging of several Iowa reporters to Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalism fraternity. The young men are Leon Brigham, Charles V. Brown, Earl Culver, Edward Chamberlin, Irl L. Marshall, Kenneth C. Noble, A.K. Walling, and Earl Wells. BURKE CONFIDENT THAT FIFTH LOAN WILL BE PUT OVER Treasurer of U.S. Is Alumnus of University and Classmate of Judge Wade NAME ON EVERY BANK NOTE Will Visit Relatives in Sigourney and Push the Loan Drive in Keokuk County Complete confidence in the patriotism of the American people which is being put to its ultimate test in the Victory Liberty loan, was expressed by John R. Burke, United States treasurer, and Iowa alumnus, who spoke in the natural science auditorium last night. Burke arrived late yesterday afternoon from Chicago. An informal dinner was given him at the Jefferson hotel by the members of the Victory loan committee of Iowa City. Following this dinner he delivered an enthusiastic address in the natural science auditorium upon the coming Victory Loan drive. Iowa is Burke’s home state and he expressed his pleasure at being once more in the state and with his alma mater. He was graduated from the University in 1896 with an LL. B. degree. He was a classmate of Judge Martin Wade. Today Burke goes to Sigourney where he will visit with his people and also talk in the interests of the Victory Loan drive. He was born and reared in Keokuk County. After he had finished his education here at the University, he practiced law in Des Moines for some time, but it was in the state of North Dakota where he began his career as a public man. He held the governorship of that state for three terms. In 1913 he was appointed to the position of United States treasurer BASEBALL TODAY THE BASEBALL GAME WHICH WAS CANCELLED YESTERDAY BECAUSE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER WILL BE PLAYED ON IOWA FIELD THIS AFTERNOON AT 4:10 ACCORDING TO AN AGREEMENT ANNOUNCED BY COACH HOWARD JONES LAST NIGHT. THETA SIGMA PHI INITIATES Mrs. Grace Partridge Smith and Ruth Stewart Made Members Rho chapter of Theta Sigma Phi held initiation services for Mrs. Grace Partridge Smith and Ruth Stewart at the home of Mrs. Frank Thayer, 512 North Van Buren street, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Smith, who became an honorary member, is instructor in Greek in the University and editor of the Alumnus. Although Miss Stewart is a freshman, and only upper-class women are eligible to Theta Sigma Phi, because of her two years experience with the Des Moines Register the rules of the order were set aside and she was elected a member. A musical and literary program was given after the initiation services. The meeting was in observance of Founder’s Day. Theta Sigma Phi, the only national honorary and professional fraternity among women at Iowa was founded at the University of Washington, April 8, 1909. There are now sixteen chapters in the universities of the [west] CANOE RACE PLANNED Ivan Weidlein, junior engineer, has been elected captain of the Eel club. This organization of aquatic stars is under the direction and coaching of David Armbruster. The club plans to stage a canoe race this spring, the winner of which will be given a silver cup. “FOR LOVE OF LIBERTY” Romola Latchem Will Tour State in Pageant Featured Last Sunday At the request of the state officers of the Liberty Loan drive Romola Latchem will tour the state during the next two weeks in the interest of the Victory Liberty Loan campaign. The plan is to give the pageant “For Love of Liberty,” which was a feature of Sunday’s rally in several towns over the state. Miss Latchem will present “Liberty” and the local committees will choose girls to represent the nations. Miss Latchem was in Des Moines yesterday conferring was state officers of the Victory Liberty Loan with reference to her tour. SOCIETIES WILL CLASH IN DEBATE Championship of University Will Be Determined Tonight at Natural Science Zetagathian and Irving will clash in debate for the championship of the University and the Wade price of $25 in the natural science auditorium tonight at 7: 30. The question is: “Resolved, that the present policy of the government toward the railroads should be continued for a period of five years after the signing of the peace terms.” Irving, represented by Frank Shuttleword, Richard Young, and Edward Chamberlin, will affirm the proposition and the Zetagathian team, consisting of Clarence Fackler, Herman White, and Earl Wells, will deny it. Some time ago the Zetagathian team defeated the Philomaathean team. The outcome of tonight’s contest will determine the championship of the University. In the absence of any intercollegiate debate this year, the debate this evening is the most important debate of the year. POSITIONS FOR GRADUATES Dean Seashore asks those interested in learning about fellowships, scholarships, assistantships in graduate work either in this University or in others, to call at his office. “Many attractive positions,[‘] he states “are open to graduate students and members of the senior class.”’ MEN’S INTERCOLLEGIATE TRYOUTS POSTPONED At a recent meeting the Forensic Council departed from the established custom of holding the inter-collegiate debating try-outs in the spring and decided to postpone them until fall. The reason which influenced the council to make the change was the fact that men with debating aspirations entering school in the fall from other institutions would find the team closed to them if the tryouts were in the spring. Rather than render an injustice to these men the council adopted the change. MILES KILDEE IS SEMI-CONSCIOUS AT MERCY HOSPITAL Has Been in State of Coma Since Assault of Tuesday Night ASSAILANT IS CONFINED Pilcher Brothers Attack Kildee and O’Brien Following an Argument Miles Kildee, freshman liberal arts student and a Phi Kappa, is semi-conscience today at the Mercy Hospital as the result of a vicious attack made upon the persons of Kildee and Quinn OBrien, a fraternity brother of the injured man, Tuesday evening at 9:30 on South Clinton street while the students were returning to the Phi Kappa house. The assailants were two brothers, Ross and Raymond Pilcher, both local men. It is alleged by O’Brien that the Pilcher’s, partly intoxicated, made a sneering remark, while passing in front of the Alpha Chi Omega house which O’Brien and Kildee resented. An argument followed which resulted in unexpected blows, coming without reason or warning, from the Pilcher brothers. Secures Aid Ross Pilcher accosted Kildee, striking him on the right side of the jaw which caused the student to fall, senseless. O’Brien, dazed by the sudden occurrence and the force of a blow from the other assailant, Raymond Pilcher, ran blindly to the Phi Kappa house, a [halfblock] [distant] from the scene of the trouble, and informed those at home of the attack. Several of the men quickly went to the assistance of Kildee who lay prostrate upon the sidewalk. The unconscious man was taken immediately to the fraternity house and given medical attention. Upon examination, it was discovered that the base of the young man’s skull had been fractured, presumably caused by his forceful fall upon the concrete walk. Upon discovery of the seriousness of Kildee’s injury, he was rushed to the hospital. Held on Bonds The fraternity brothers set out to apprehend the Pilchers and to bring them to justice. After a short search, the offenders were caught and taken to the police station in an automobile. Yesterday morning the Pilchers waved examination and were bound (Continued on page four) WOMEN’S GLEE CLUB CONCERT ANNOUNCED Announcement of the annual concert of the Women’s Glee club in the natural science auditorium Wednesday evening, April 23, was made yesterday by Prof. W.E. Hays, head of the school of music. Included in the program of solos and choruses, will be also several quartets by Vivienne Coady, Mona Goodwin, Lucille Arnold, and Dorothy Kelly. The soloists will be announced later. Miss Dagmar Johnson is the accompanist. “There are a larger number of trained voices in the Glee club this year than ever before,” says Professor Hays. With a membership of forty singers, most of whom have had considerable experience, the Women’s Glee club concert promises to be one of the best student programs of the season.
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