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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, SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 1919
NUMBER 82

LEACOCK CANADIAN HUMORIST-SCHOLAR LECTURES THURSDAY
Author of Satires and Burlesques Is On Faculty Of McGill University 
Has Written A Work on Political Science and Sketches of Life in Canada
   Stephen Leacock, Canadian humorist and scholar, who will lecture in the natural science auditorium Thursday, April 17,is one of the [foremost?] humorous writers of the present day. He is the man who gave [unreadable] books such titles as "Further Foolishness," "Behind the Beyond," "[unreadable] Novels," and "Frenzied Fiction." Their droll humor, keen satire and piquant burlesques of modern manners and writing, won for him the name of "the Canadian Mark Twain."
   In addition to his purely humorous writings he has written a work [on?] political science and an accurate series of sketches showing life in a small Canadian town. One of the [unreadable] was chosen by David Warfield [for?] dramatization but was never [presented?].
   When not lecturing, Mr. Leacock may be found at Montréal where he is head of the political science department of Mc Gill University. In [regard?] to his academic achievement, he says, “The emulument of my profession is so high as to place me [distinctly?] above the policemen, postmen, street-car conductors, and other [salaried?] officials of the neighborhood, while I am able to mix with the poorer of the business men of the city on terms of something like [equality?]. My position gives me what the business man can never enjoy, [an?] ability to think, and what is still [better?], an opportunity to stop thinking altogether for whole months at a time.”
   The writer was born in Swanmoor, England, in 1869 and moved to Canada with his parents in 1887. He attended the University of Toronto and afterwards taught school for a [short?] time. He continued his studies at the University of Chicago where, in 1903, he took the degree of Ph. D. Since that time he has been connected with McGill University.

PROF. HORACK’S ARTICLE IN LAW BULLETIN
   Prof. F.E. Horack’s article on how uniform sales acts or statutes relating to sales regulation have affected the common law, which appeared in the March issue of the Iowa Law [Bulleting], 1917, is considered by Prof. [unreadable] H. Goodrich, of the college of law and others to have been very influential in securing the recent passage of the Uniform Sales act by the general assembly.
   The bill just passed last week but it was originally introduced by Senator J. B. Weaver, an alumnus of the University, in 1917. Extra copies of the bulletin containing this article will be sent free to interested parties.

SENIOR NOTICE
   Monday, April 14, is positively the last day you can order commencement invitations. The order will be sent in Monday evening, so order yours at once at the University Book Store.

IOWA WINS MAKE-UP PRIZE AT STATE PRESS CONVENTION
   One hundred college journalists, representing fifteen student publications from all over the state of Iowa, met in Colfax Friday and Saturday in the third annual convention of the Iowa College Press association. Newspaper men from Iowa, Ames, Morningside, Coe, Cornell,
State Teachers college, Grinnell, Penn, Ellsworth, Upper Iowa, Parsons, Drake, Iowa Wesleyan, Buena Vista, and Simpson listened to the mental products of such men as Lee A. White, editorial secretary of the Detroit News, J.N. Darling of the Des Moines Register, Capt. James Norman Hall of World War fame, Senator G.L. Caswell, field secretary of the State Press association, J.F. Snively, business manager of the Des Moines News, and W. H. Powell, editor of the Ottumwa Courier.
   In the contest for the best front page make-up, in which keen competition from thirteen papers prevailed, Iowa carried off first honors with its special Mecca Day edition, supervised by Theta Sigma Phi, national honorary journalistic sorority. Ames took second and Coe third. Grinnell, winner of the contest last year, did not place.
   Probably the feature address of the convention was given Friday evening by Lee A. White of the Detroit News, who will lecture here this week. Mr. White has been connected with various dailies of the country for the past fifteen years and is an authority on editorial matters. The speaker first related some of his reminiscences of the years of his labor in the profession. He took up the business problems of journalism, stressing the fact that successful newspaper men must not only attend to the excellence of their product but also learn to avoid waste as to use a paper and space.
   Mr. White concluded with a summary of the abilities which the metropolitan press is looking for the college trained journalist to induct into the papers of the nation.
   The initial session of the convention opened Friday afternoon with W. Earl Hall, president of the association, in the chair. He introduced W. H. Powell of the Ottumwa Courier, who spoke on “The Newspaper as a Force for Good.” His speech may be epitomized in the sentence, “Tell the truth and defend it.” He emphasized the good which can be done for the community by the organ which serves it, and plead for a clean fearless press in a fight against mercenary professionalism.
   The remaining program of the afternoon was furnished by speakers prominent in the college journalism of the state. Prof. Harry R. O’Brien, head of the department at Iowa State college, narrated the opportunities in industrial journalism. F. B. Thayer of the work in journalism at the University of Iowa, reviewed the development of the college newspaper from the prohibited, anti-faculty paper of the middle of the last century to the sanctioned and necessary publication of today. Mildred E. Whitcomb, editor of The Daily Iowan, described the trials of the woman editor during the period of the S.A.T.C. She championed the woman as an editorial writer in her fearlessness and grasp of issues, and predicted that ere long she would force her way into the citadels of journalistic endeavor. Ruth M. Pride, of the Iowa State Student, also reviewed the results a woman’s work at that institution, and the session was closed by F. M. Russell, editor of the State Student, who narrated the greater abilities which the war had given to the college newspaper man.
   A playlet, “The First Newspaper,” given by the State College Dramatic club, opened the [exening] session. Senator G.L. Caswell spoke briefly on the benefits of college journalism. Lee A. White was the principal speaker of the evening.	
   The convention assembled at 9 o’clock Saturday morning to listen to J.F. Snively, business manager of the Des Moines Daily News, who spoke on “The Place of Advertising in the Newspaper of Today.” He emphasized the fact that this medium might not only be used for pecuniary profit, but also as a force for a good and a space for news in the community. Following this address came a special session of business managers in charge of Z.R. Mills, former business manager of the Iowa State Student, and a special meeting of editors and those interested primarily in the editorial side of the newspaper, in charge of Prof. D.D. Griffith, head of the department of journalism at Grinnell.
   Coe college Women’s Glee club gave a concert, and the afternoon session was concluded by an extended business meeting in which officers were elected for the coming year.
   A banquet in the evening with a program of toasts, followed by a dance in the ball  room of the Hotel Colfax, concluded the convention.

PHILOSOPHERS MEET FRIDAY – SATURDAY
Professor Patrick Will Talk on Social Reconstruction—Triangle Club Dinner
   The nineteenth annual meeting of the Western Philosophical association will be held at the University April 18 and 19. Members of the philosophical departments of the various colleges and universities of the middle west will be in attendance and will discuss matters bearing on philosophy and psychology.
   The officers of the association are: president, Henry Wilkes Wright; vice-president, Edward Scribner Ames; secretary and treasurer, Edward Leroy Schaub, Prof. G.T.W. Patrick is the only member of the University faculty who will appear on the program, the idea being to allow the visitors to be the principle speakers. Professor Patrick, however, has been chosen to be one of the leaders in the discussion on the subject, “The Function of Philosophy in Social Reconstruction,” since that is in his particular field. Everyone will take part in the discussions.
   Visitors will be given a complimentary dinner by the University at the Triangle club rooms Friday evening, and will be entertained at luncheon Saturday by Dean and Mrs. C. E. Seashore.

   Achoth held its initiation at the Masonic Temple yesterday.

FEMINISM WINS VOTE
Women Assert Themselves in Face of Other ‘isms at Social Forum
   Not to be outdone by the clamorings of the capitalist and the socialist in boisterous controversies every fortnight, the women of the Sociological Forum last Thursday declared that there were social problems to be considered, other than capitalism, bolshevism, and socialism. They voted for feminism. Accordingly the subject chosen for the next forum, April 24, is to be the woman problem.
   “The Factory Woman” will be discussed by Ina Wilvert. Charlotte Donnell will talk on “The Woman in Professons,” and Rowena Wellman has the topic, “Woman’s Economic Dependence.”
   Discussions are informal, and the question is thrown open for the general consideration of those present. Meetings are held every Thursday at 7:30 in the room 16 L.A. Persons interested in economic and social problems are welcome. Membership is open to students who have taken or are taking work in sociology.

TITUS IN HOSPITAL
   J.K. Titus, one of Jack Watson’s best sprinters who was spiked last Tuesday in tryouts, has not been discharged from the hospital yet where he was taken for treatment. According to the hospital authorities the wound, although not large, is of such nature as to keep him confined for a short time.

TRACK TEAMS PICKED FOR DRAKE CONTEST
Half Mile and Mile Team and Men for 100 Yard Dash Chosen Saturday
   In tryouts last night Jack Watson picked the members of the relay teams that will go to Des Moines next Saturday to enter the Drake relays. Iowa will be represented by two relay teams, a half mile and a mile team, and two men in the 100 yard dash.
   The time of each man for the quarter was as follows. Greenwood—0:55 3 seconds; Smith—0:55 2; Stoner—0:55 1; Cumberland—0:55 2; Dkye—0:58 1 (substitute).
   In the 220 yard dash the results were: Justin—0:24 3 seconds; Colby—0:24 1; Matthey—0:24 2; Greenwood—0:24; Hill—0:24 4 (substitute).
   Greenwood tried out in both races and made good time in each. Hill showed promise of developing into one of Iowa’s best sprinters when he stepped the 220 yard dash in time close to that of Justin. Woodruff also ran in the quarter mile, but is ineligible. Justin and Colby will be entered in the special 100 yard dash, according to the present lineup.

NOTICE OFFICERS
   All officers of the regiment will meet at 4:10 tomorrow afternoon at the Armory. This is a very important meeting.

GROUNDS WILL BE IN SHAPE FOR GAME IF WEATHER IS GOOD
Monday’s Game at 4:30 is Second of Series Scheduled—Tuesday’s Game Called Early
CHICAGO HERE FRIDAY
Coach Puts Team Through Hitting Practice but Mud Prevents Any Fielding Work
   For the fourth time in as many days wet grounds stopped the Hawkeyes and Carrithers’ team in their attempt to play the second game of the series. The Iowa field is coated with a heavy layer of mud which made it impossible to play yesterday’s game as was scheduled.
   Coach Jones announced that yesterday’s contest would be played Monday, the weather and the diamond being in condition. A hot sun and wind will put the field into shape by Monday unless more rain falls. Coe will also play the Hawkeyes Tuesday. The game for Monday will be called at 4:30, and Tuesday’s game at 4:10.
Belding May Pitch
   Although the men were unable to get into action against the Crimson team the coach brought out the batting cage and gave the team a long practice in hitting., the wet ground making it impossible to hold anything that resembled fielding practice.
   Belding would probably have started the game from the pitcher’s mound and it is quite likely that he will be the coach’s choice for Monday for Jones is anxious to see the sorrol-topped pitcher show his wares in a real game. Coach Jones stated that the last game of the series would be played later on but it has not been decided for certain where it will be played.
Maroon Team Strong
   With the Coe game Monday and Tuesday and Chicago Friday, Iowa fans will see the Hawkeyes three times this week. The Maroon will be the first conference team on the Iowa schedule so the Hawkeyes must win in order to keep in the running for the title. Chicago has most of last year’s team back as the nucleus for this season’s team. The Maroon can therefore be expected to have a strong lineup. They have played several practice teams with fast semi-pro teams in Chicago and have shown themselves to be a good hitting aggregation.
   Tehrune is Page’s best bet as a pitcher but he was clouted unmercifully by Kent’s players last year. It is probable that Hamilton will be sent in to win the first conference game. The Maroons were unable to find Ham’s offerings last year and the Hawkeyes are hoping that he will be able to ring up a victory over the Chicago crew.

ORGANIZATIONS PLAN STUNTS FOR JUBILEE
   Several organizations of the University have already stated their intention of putting on stunts for the annual All Fool’s jubilee to be held in the natural science auditorium April 26. The Woman’s league, Whitby, and Athena literary societies are considering competing for the prize. Hesperian and Zetagathian societies may enter either separately or in a joint production.

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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, SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 1919 NUMBER 82 LEACOCK CANADIAN HUMORIST-SCHOLAR LECTURES THURSDAY Author of Satires and Burlesques Is On Faculty Of McGill University Has Written A Work on Political Science and Sketches of Life in Canada Stephen Leacock, Canadian humorist and scholar, who will lecture in the natural science auditorium Thursday, April 17,is one of the [foremost?] humorous writers of the present day. He is the man who gave [unreadable] books such titles as "Further Foolishness," "Behind the Beyond," "[unreadable] Novels," and "Frenzied Fiction." Their droll humor, keen satire and piquant burlesques of modern manners and writing, won for him the name of "the Canadian Mark Twain." In addition to his purely humorous writings he has written a work [on?] political science and an accurate series of sketches showing life in a small Canadian town. One of the [unreadable] was chosen by David Warfield [for?] dramatization but was never [presented?]. When not lecturing, Mr. Leacock may be found at Montréal where he is head of the political science department of Mc Gill University. In [regard?] to his academic achievement, he says, “The emulument of my profession is so high as to place me [distinctly?] above the policemen, postmen, street-car conductors, and other [salaried?] officials of the neighborhood, while I am able to mix with the poorer of the business men of the city on terms of something like [equality?]. My position gives me what the business man can never enjoy, [an?] ability to think, and what is still [better?], an opportunity to stop thinking altogether for whole months at a time.” The writer was born in Swanmoor, England, in 1869 and moved to Canada with his parents in 1887. He attended the University of Toronto and afterwards taught school for a [short?] time. He continued his studies at the University of Chicago where, in 1903, he took the degree of Ph. D. Since that time he has been connected with McGill University. PROF. HORACK’S ARTICLE IN LAW BULLETIN Prof. F.E. Horack’s article on how uniform sales acts or statutes relating to sales regulation have affected the common law, which appeared in the March issue of the Iowa Law [Bulleting], 1917, is considered by Prof. [unreadable] H. Goodrich, of the college of law and others to have been very influential in securing the recent passage of the Uniform Sales act by the general assembly. The bill just passed last week but it was originally introduced by Senator J. B. Weaver, an alumnus of the University, in 1917. Extra copies of the bulletin containing this article will be sent free to interested parties. SENIOR NOTICE Monday, April 14, is positively the last day you can order commencement invitations. The order will be sent in Monday evening, so order yours at once at the University Book Store. IOWA WINS MAKE-UP PRIZE AT STATE PRESS CONVENTION One hundred college journalists, representing fifteen student publications from all over the state of Iowa, met in Colfax Friday and Saturday in the third annual convention of the Iowa College Press association. Newspaper men from Iowa, Ames, Morningside, Coe, Cornell, State Teachers college, Grinnell, Penn, Ellsworth, Upper Iowa, Parsons, Drake, Iowa Wesleyan, Buena Vista, and Simpson listened to the mental products of such men as Lee A. White, editorial secretary of the Detroit News, J.N. Darling of the Des Moines Register, Capt. James Norman Hall of World War fame, Senator G.L. Caswell, field secretary of the State Press association, J.F. Snively, business manager of the Des Moines News, and W. H. Powell, editor of the Ottumwa Courier. In the contest for the best front page make-up, in which keen competition from thirteen papers prevailed, Iowa carried off first honors with its special Mecca Day edition, supervised by Theta Sigma Phi, national honorary journalistic sorority. Ames took second and Coe third. Grinnell, winner of the contest last year, did not place. Probably the feature address of the convention was given Friday evening by Lee A. White of the Detroit News, who will lecture here this week. Mr. White has been connected with various dailies of the country for the past fifteen years and is an authority on editorial matters. The speaker first related some of his reminiscences of the years of his labor in the profession. He took up the business problems of journalism, stressing the fact that successful newspaper men must not only attend to the excellence of their product but also learn to avoid waste as to use a paper and space. Mr. White concluded with a summary of the abilities which the metropolitan press is looking for the college trained journalist to induct into the papers of the nation. The initial session of the convention opened Friday afternoon with W. Earl Hall, president of the association, in the chair. He introduced W. H. Powell of the Ottumwa Courier, who spoke on “The Newspaper as a Force for Good.” His speech may be epitomized in the sentence, “Tell the truth and defend it.” He emphasized the good which can be done for the community by the organ which serves it, and plead for a clean fearless press in a fight against mercenary professionalism. The remaining program of the afternoon was furnished by speakers prominent in the college journalism of the state. Prof. Harry R. O’Brien, head of the department at Iowa State college, narrated the opportunities in industrial journalism. F. B. Thayer of the work in journalism at the University of Iowa, reviewed the development of the college newspaper from the prohibited, anti-faculty paper of the middle of the last century to the sanctioned and necessary publication of today. Mildred E. Whitcomb, editor of The Daily Iowan, described the trials of the woman editor during the period of the S.A.T.C. She championed the woman as an editorial writer in her fearlessness and grasp of issues, and predicted that ere long she would force her way into the citadels of journalistic endeavor. Ruth M. Pride, of the Iowa State Student, also reviewed the results a woman’s work at that institution, and the session was closed by F. M. Russell, editor of the State Student, who narrated the greater abilities which the war had given to the college newspaper man. A playlet, “The First Newspaper,” given by the State College Dramatic club, opened the [exening] session. Senator G.L. Caswell spoke briefly on the benefits of college journalism. Lee A. White was the principal speaker of the evening. The convention assembled at 9 o’clock Saturday morning to listen to J.F. Snively, business manager of the Des Moines Daily News, who spoke on “The Place of Advertising in the Newspaper of Today.” He emphasized the fact that this medium might not only be used for pecuniary profit, but also as a force for a good and a space for news in the community. Following this address came a special session of business managers in charge of Z.R. Mills, former business manager of the Iowa State Student, and a special meeting of editors and those interested primarily in the editorial side of the newspaper, in charge of Prof. D.D. Griffith, head of the department of journalism at Grinnell. Coe college Women’s Glee club gave a concert, and the afternoon session was concluded by an extended business meeting in which officers were elected for the coming year. A banquet in the evening with a program of toasts, followed by a dance in the ball room of the Hotel Colfax, concluded the convention. PHILOSOPHERS MEET FRIDAY – SATURDAY Professor Patrick Will Talk on Social Reconstruction—Triangle Club Dinner The nineteenth annual meeting of the Western Philosophical association will be held at the University April 18 and 19. Members of the philosophical departments of the various colleges and universities of the middle west will be in attendance and will discuss matters bearing on philosophy and psychology. The officers of the association are: president, Henry Wilkes Wright; vice-president, Edward Scribner Ames; secretary and treasurer, Edward Leroy Schaub, Prof. G.T.W. Patrick is the only member of the University faculty who will appear on the program, the idea being to allow the visitors to be the principle speakers. Professor Patrick, however, has been chosen to be one of the leaders in the discussion on the subject, “The Function of Philosophy in Social Reconstruction,” since that is in his particular field. Everyone will take part in the discussions. Visitors will be given a complimentary dinner by the University at the Triangle club rooms Friday evening, and will be entertained at luncheon Saturday by Dean and Mrs. C. E. Seashore. Achoth held its initiation at the Masonic Temple yesterday. FEMINISM WINS VOTE Women Assert Themselves in Face of Other ‘isms at Social Forum Not to be outdone by the clamorings of the capitalist and the socialist in boisterous controversies every fortnight, the women of the Sociological Forum last Thursday declared that there were social problems to be considered, other than capitalism, bolshevism, and socialism. They voted for feminism. Accordingly the subject chosen for the next forum, April 24, is to be the woman problem. “The Factory Woman” will be discussed by Ina Wilvert. Charlotte Donnell will talk on “The Woman in Professons,” and Rowena Wellman has the topic, “Woman’s Economic Dependence.” Discussions are informal, and the question is thrown open for the general consideration of those present. Meetings are held every Thursday at 7:30 in the room 16 L.A. Persons interested in economic and social problems are welcome. Membership is open to students who have taken or are taking work in sociology. TITUS IN HOSPITAL J.K. Titus, one of Jack Watson’s best sprinters who was spiked last Tuesday in tryouts, has not been discharged from the hospital yet where he was taken for treatment. According to the hospital authorities the wound, although not large, is of such nature as to keep him confined for a short time. TRACK TEAMS PICKED FOR DRAKE CONTEST Half Mile and Mile Team and Men for 100 Yard Dash Chosen Saturday In tryouts last night Jack Watson picked the members of the relay teams that will go to Des Moines next Saturday to enter the Drake relays. Iowa will be represented by two relay teams, a half mile and a mile team, and two men in the 100 yard dash. The time of each man for the quarter was as follows. Greenwood—0:55 3 seconds; Smith—0:55 2; Stoner—0:55 1; Cumberland—0:55 2; Dkye—0:58 1 (substitute). In the 220 yard dash the results were: Justin—0:24 3 seconds; Colby—0:24 1; Matthey—0:24 2; Greenwood—0:24; Hill—0:24 4 (substitute). Greenwood tried out in both races and made good time in each. Hill showed promise of developing into one of Iowa’s best sprinters when he stepped the 220 yard dash in time close to that of Justin. Woodruff also ran in the quarter mile, but is ineligible. Justin and Colby will be entered in the special 100 yard dash, according to the present lineup. NOTICE OFFICERS All officers of the regiment will meet at 4:10 tomorrow afternoon at the Armory. This is a very important meeting. GROUNDS WILL BE IN SHAPE FOR GAME IF WEATHER IS GOOD Monday’s Game at 4:30 is Second of Series Scheduled—Tuesday’s Game Called Early CHICAGO HERE FRIDAY Coach Puts Team Through Hitting Practice but Mud Prevents Any Fielding Work For the fourth time in as many days wet grounds stopped the Hawkeyes and Carrithers’ team in their attempt to play the second game of the series. The Iowa field is coated with a heavy layer of mud which made it impossible to play yesterday’s game as was scheduled. Coach Jones announced that yesterday’s contest would be played Monday, the weather and the diamond being in condition. A hot sun and wind will put the field into shape by Monday unless more rain falls. Coe will also play the Hawkeyes Tuesday. The game for Monday will be called at 4:30, and Tuesday’s game at 4:10. Belding May Pitch Although the men were unable to get into action against the Crimson team the coach brought out the batting cage and gave the team a long practice in hitting., the wet ground making it impossible to hold anything that resembled fielding practice. Belding would probably have started the game from the pitcher’s mound and it is quite likely that he will be the coach’s choice for Monday for Jones is anxious to see the sorrol-topped pitcher show his wares in a real game. Coach Jones stated that the last game of the series would be played later on but it has not been decided for certain where it will be played. Maroon Team Strong With the Coe game Monday and Tuesday and Chicago Friday, Iowa fans will see the Hawkeyes three times this week. The Maroon will be the first conference team on the Iowa schedule so the Hawkeyes must win in order to keep in the running for the title. Chicago has most of last year’s team back as the nucleus for this season’s team. The Maroon can therefore be expected to have a strong lineup. They have played several practice teams with fast semi-pro teams in Chicago and have shown themselves to be a good hitting aggregation. Tehrune is Page’s best bet as a pitcher but he was clouted unmercifully by Kent’s players last year. It is probable that Hamilton will be sent in to win the first conference game. The Maroons were unable to find Ham’s offerings last year and the Hawkeyes are hoping that he will be able to ring up a victory over the Chicago crew. ORGANIZATIONS PLAN STUNTS FOR JUBILEE Several organizations of the University have already stated their intention of putting on stunts for the annual All Fool’s jubilee to be held in the natural science auditorium April 26. The Woman’s league, Whitby, and Athena literary societies are considering competing for the prize. Hesperian and Zetagathian societies may enter either separately or in a joint production.