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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, DECEMBER 19, 1918.  NUMBER 38

DEMOBILIZATION TO BE FINISHED BY SATURDAY DEC. 21
President Jessup Instrument in Bringing About Action at Washington
DECEMBER PAY BY MAIL
Dean Kay Had Intended Going to Chicago to Back Pre-Xmas Demobilization
   Demobilization of the S.A.T.C. will be completed by Dec. 21, as a result of President Walter A. Jessup's conference with authorities in Washington, D.C. Four companies were discharges yesterday and, at this rate, all will be out by Saturday.
   December pay will be mailed to the men later. There will be no waiting for the delayed pay-roll now.
   Special order to finish demobilization by Dec. 21, received Monday which were to delay demobilization until after the December pay had been completed. 
  Jessup Makes Special Trip
   President Jessup is directly responsible for this change of government orders. When he realized that there was likely to be serious delay in demobilization, he went to Washington immediately to explain conditions here and to get action from authorities there. As a result of this trip, all the students in the S.A.T.C. of the University will be demobilized within the next few days, rather than at some indefinite time within the next month. 
   Before word was received of what President Jessup had accomplished, Geroge F. Kay, dean of the college of liberal arts, had planned to go to Chicago yesterday to consult army officers and to try to relieve the situation. However it was not necessary for him to go. 
  Complete Dismissal Assured 
  Demobilization of all companies will be completed without doubt by Dec. 21, said Capt. George W. Robertson, commandant. Company A was demobilized Monday before the order checking the work was received. Section B, the vocational unit has been entirely demobilized. 
   The men are demonstrating their pleasure at being able to enjoy a  a Christmas vacation. Each company will celebrate by having a company dinner at the Jefferson hotel. 

ROLL CALL MANAGED BY SORORITY GIRLS 
  Sorority women are handling the Christmas Red Cross drive in the University. Two sororities are taking charge of each building; Alpha Chi Omega and Achoth have the liberal arts building, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Alpha Delt Pi have charge of the natural science building, Gamma Phi Beta and Delta Gamma have the Old Capitol, and the Alpha Xi Delta and Delta Delta Delta have charge of the physics building.
   The drive started Wednesday morning and will continue throughout the week. This drive means the renewal of the yearly subscriptions and everyone is expected to volunteer and not wait for the girls to look them up, as time is valuable to everyone during this week of examinations. 
   No men in uniform will be solicited but contributions are accepted. 

CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR S.A.T.C. MEN 
The War Camp Community service is arranging to provide Christmas dinners in Iowa City homes for S.A.T.C. men. The committee in charge is desirous of having the men leave their names at the W.C.C.S. headquarters on South Clinton street before Saturday in order that amply provision may be made for all. 

ENGINEERS BACK TO OLD SCHEDULE 
Senior Electrical Students Will be Graduated at End of This Quarter
   The college of applied science will return to a peace basis and to the old schedule with a few changes that have proved desirable, at the beginning of the new quarter. The senior electrical students attended classes last summer and will be graduated from the engineering colleg at the end of this quarter. 
   This college, like the other colleges, had to arrange its schedules to from the engineering college at the intensive course was begun last fall with the expectation of graduating the seniors in March, the juniors in twelve months, the sophomores in eighteen months and the freshmen in two year.
   At the beginning of the next quarter a new class will be started and it is the expectation to allow the class to go through the summer in order that it may be a regular school year class next year. 
   Although the faculty has not yet acted it seems to be the consensus of opinion that credit will be given for a full year's work at the end of the third quarter to students who have made satisfactory progress during this quarter and who remain to complete the work of the next two quarters. 
   Dean W.G. Raymond states that he thinks the S.A.T.C. has the making of a tremendously active college organization, and even though it is considered a failure by many, under proper remodeling and revised requirements it would bcome an exceedingly successful organization for college work. 

RUSH THOMAS TO CHICAGO U.
   Rush Thomas, B.A. '13, has been appointed instructor in physics in the University of Chicago. 

WHY DID HE DO IT?
   The question is,- why did he do it, and what did he do when got there? Who? Why, that noble sailor man who was seen ascending the bare west wall of the natural science building at half past ten Tuesday morning. He climbed by means of the groves between the stones of the wall, and when glimpsed by an Iowan reporter who was scurrying rapidly from one class to another, he had almost reached the top, amidst the encouragements of an interest throng. 
   Was the brave lad practicing for the masts he has never seen, was he working for a box of candy or a gold piece, or has some ingenious officer found a substitute for K.P.? Mayhap this world has grown irksome, and he sought a rapid route to Heaven, where drill is not, where ossifers are even as you and I, and all eternity is one grand furlough!

UNIVERSITY BAN WILL BE LIFTED AFTER VACATION
Student May Go to Movies But No Social Gathering Are Allowed Until Later
FEW CASES IN UNIVERSITY 
No Vaccine Know to Medical World That is Certain Preventative Against Epidemic
   Although the ben was lifted slightly from the public gatherings of the city, yesterday afternoon, the lid will remain clamped tightly on all gatherings of any sort in University activities until after the first of the year, according to Dr. Steelsmith health officer of the University.
   "If it were not for the students leaving for their Christmas vacation, the lid would possibly be tilted sooner, but there is no occasion for the removing the ban in the school until the students return for the second quarter, stated Dr. Steelsmith.
  Partial Ban Lifted 
   The city board of health has not lifted the ban entirely from the activities of the town people however. Theatres are allowed to open under restrictions which require an audience of only half the capacity of the house. Children under 16 years of age are not to be admitted to any of the performances. The board of health feels that the epidemic has abated to such an extent that it now is safe for any adult to attend the shows under these restrictions. 
   Churches are clubs may hold regular meetings but no social functions are to take place at yet. Dancing is absolutely prohibited.
   The University rulings are similar to those of the city in that no public dancing of any sort will be tolerated. Organizations of the University are not to be allowed to hold meetings unless such meeting are sanctioned by the administrative officers. There is no objection to the students attending theatres. 
   Few Cases Now
   Contradicting various exaggerated rumors, Dr. Steelsmith stated yesterday that there was no vaccine known to the medical world that is a certain preventative against the spread of the influenza. He also stated that in every community it is estimated that fully one-third of the population is not susceptible to the disease. Thus in Iowa City, a town of 15,0000 population 5,000 of the people are not endangered by the epidemic. 
   The number of cases in the univer- that there is scarcely a tract of any sity at the present time is so small serious condition. Only two cases of influenza among the students have been reported in the past week, to the University health officer. The cases in the city have dwindled down to three and four a day.

SOPHS POSTPONE ELECTION
  Because of the organizing of another ticket, the candidates of the Victory ticket have decided to postpone the sophomore class elections until the next quarter. Owing to there not being enough time to get another ticket, it has been deemed best to wait until the opposing candidates are launched. Election will probably be held about the middle of January. 

NO SATURDAY CLASSES
Class work will close tomorrow night at 6 o'clock and the first quarter will end. It was previously planned that the quarter would end Saturday noon, Dec. 21, but the board of deans of the University approved the early closing at a meeting Monday afternoon. 

DECEMBER ALUMNUS ON SALE TODAY
Essay By Professor Patrick And Cartoon Feature of Splendid Issue 
   Boasting a brilliant cover of holly, the December Alumnus is on sale at the bookstores, campus and railroad stations. This month's issue contains a splendid "Yeller Card" cartoon by Doris Davitt, current campus news, and the following feature articles: "How We Struck the Natives," a humorous sketch of experiences in the West Indies, by Prof. C.C. Nutting; "In the Hands of the Reds," in which Paul R. Anderson tells of his imprisonment in Russia; "Soldiers Memorials in Iowa," by Prof. C.H. Weller; and "Philosophy and Social Reconstruction." by Prof. G.T.W. Patrick. 
   The Alumnus will be sold at the usual price- 15 cents a copy.
   Gratifying results are reported on the sale of the November Alumnus. On the campus alone, 203 copies were sold; a complete report has not been received from the bookstores. About 1116 new subscriptions have been received recently. 

DEAN TALKS TO S.A.T.C.
Dean Kay of the liberal arts college gave a talk to the S.A.T.C. Tuesday at 4:30. He discussed the attitude of the University in relation to the various complicated situations which have arisen since the beginning of the first quarter. He indicated clearly that regardless of rumors to the contrary the University has had but one thing in mind at all times and that was the best interests of the students of the S.A.T.C. 

DILL RECEIVES WILD SWAN
Sent by Mr. Joeger of Marengo-Only Two Taken in Iowa in 12 Years
    Two wild swans were sent to Prof. H.R. Dill to be mounted for the museum. They were sent by Mr.Jacob Jaeger of Marengo, who obtained them in a peculiar fashion. 
   Last spring Mr. Jaeger discovered a nest with four eggs in it. He took them home and placed them under a nesting goose. Three of the eggs hatched, but one of the birds was killed while young. The other two swan flocked with the geese and were very tame, until about Thanksgiving time, when they suddenly became wild, and left. 
   In about three weeks they returned but still showed signs of wildness. Mr. Jaeger, fearing that he would lose them altogether, shot them and sent them to be placed in the museum. 
   Professor Dill is engaged in mounting the birds. The fact that the wild swan is almost extinct in this part of the country makes this a very valuable find. Only two have been taken in Iowa in twelve years. 

BANNICK PUTS TEAM THROUGH WORKOUT IN PRACTICE GAME
Capt. Berrien and Finlayson Are Showing Up Well for Forward and Center
COE COMES HERE JAN. 8
Berrien Injures Ankle But Will Be Able to Resume Regular Tryouts Today 
   Coach Bannick sent his basketball squad through a long practice last night at the Little Hawkeye gymnasium in which a scrimmage and basketshooting stood out prominently. The scrimmage was but a short one lasting only about fifteen minutes as Jack Watson does not believe in working the hoop artists too strenuously at the start of the season. 
   Captain Berrien and Cotton took the forward position with Worth, the lanky Grinnell center, holding the pivot position and with Fiezler and Finlayson playing guards. This combination seemed to work smoothly although they found more than able competition in the second five which was composed of Chehak and Conwell at the forwards, Nicholas and Nye at the guards with Boeder doing the jumping. This battled the varsity to a stand still and with Nicholas shooting baskets from the center and the side of the floor they held the first to a close score. Chehak also showed up well for the second time caging several baskets while his team play was excellent. 
  Finlayson Looks Good
  Finlayson and Berrien, the two Clinton sharks, looked mighty nifty in last night's practice and these boys are booked to cause opposing teams considerable trouble for both rang the leather for several points. Finlayson played the guard position well although center is his natural place. This lad looks a sure comer and should make a few conference centers step to keep pace with him.
   Berrien is again setting things afire with his fast floor work and his accurate eye for the hoop. While making a fast turn he fells and injured the right ankle but managed to play after taking a short rest. The injury will not keep the slippery little forward out of practice however. 
   In an effort to have his team work as smoothly as possible before vacation Bannick gave the men a few new plays, which were ran off with precision and accuracy. Cotton and Berrien teamed to perfection on the new plays while Worth helped the along by some tall jumping. "Bunch" has a neat set of plays for the Hawkeyes and if these are carried out in the way they are given by the coach Iowa should knock in at
   In  accordance with past reports, least a few conference quintets. Olsen and Brown of last winter's team will return to school and get into basketball togs. Word was received by Capt. Berrien that these two veterans will blows in soon. 
   Coach Jones has arranged a contest between the Coe and Iowa for the local floor on Jan. 8. Coe has a nifty squad of football men most of whom are basketball stars. The Presbyterians had one of the state's best teams last year and with three old men back they should prove the worthiest of competition for Bannick's quintet.

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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, DECEMBER 19, 1918. NUMBER 38 DEMOBILIZATION TO BE FINISHED BY SATURDAY DEC. 21 President Jessup Instrument in Bringing About Action at Washington DECEMBER PAY BY MAIL Dean Kay Had Intended Going to Chicago to Back Pre-Xmas Demobilization Demobilization of the S.A.T.C. will be completed by Dec. 21, as a result of President Walter A. Jessup's conference with authorities in Washington, D.C. Four companies were discharges yesterday and, at this rate, all will be out by Saturday. December pay will be mailed to the men later. There will be no waiting for the delayed pay-roll now. Special order to finish demobilization by Dec. 21, received Monday which were to delay demobilization until after the December pay had been completed. Jessup Makes Special Trip President Jessup is directly responsible for this change of government orders. When he realized that there was likely to be serious delay in demobilization, he went to Washington immediately to explain conditions here and to get action from authorities there. As a result of this trip, all the students in the S.A.T.C. of the University will be demobilized within the next few days, rather than at some indefinite time within the next month. Before word was received of what President Jessup had accomplished, Geroge F. Kay, dean of the college of liberal arts, had planned to go to Chicago yesterday to consult army officers and to try to relieve the situation. However it was not necessary for him to go. Complete Dismissal Assured Demobilization of all companies will be completed without doubt by Dec. 21, said Capt. George W. Robertson, commandant. Company A was demobilized Monday before the order checking the work was received. Section B, the vocational unit has been entirely demobilized. The men are demonstrating their pleasure at being able to enjoy a a Christmas vacation. Each company will celebrate by having a company dinner at the Jefferson hotel. ROLL CALL MANAGED BY SORORITY GIRLS Sorority women are handling the Christmas Red Cross drive in the University. Two sororities are taking charge of each building; Alpha Chi Omega and Achoth have the liberal arts building, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Alpha Delt Pi have charge of the natural science building, Gamma Phi Beta and Delta Gamma have the Old Capitol, and the Alpha Xi Delta and Delta Delta Delta have charge of the physics building. The drive started Wednesday morning and will continue throughout the week. This drive means the renewal of the yearly subscriptions and everyone is expected to volunteer and not wait for the girls to look them up, as time is valuable to everyone during this week of examinations. No men in uniform will be solicited but contributions are accepted. CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR S.A.T.C. MEN The War Camp Community service is arranging to provide Christmas dinners in Iowa City homes for S.A.T.C. men. The committee in charge is desirous of having the men leave their names at the W.C.C.S. headquarters on South Clinton street before Saturday in order that amply provision may be made for all. ENGINEERS BACK TO OLD SCHEDULE Senior Electrical Students Will be Graduated at End of This Quarter The college of applied science will return to a peace basis and to the old schedule with a few changes that have proved desirable, at the beginning of the new quarter. The senior electrical students attended classes last summer and will be graduated from the engineering colleg at the end of this quarter. This college, like the other colleges, had to arrange its schedules to from the engineering college at the intensive course was begun last fall with the expectation of graduating the seniors in March, the juniors in twelve months, the sophomores in eighteen months and the freshmen in two year. At the beginning of the next quarter a new class will be started and it is the expectation to allow the class to go through the summer in order that it may be a regular school year class next year. Although the faculty has not yet acted it seems to be the consensus of opinion that credit will be given for a full year's work at the end of the third quarter to students who have made satisfactory progress during this quarter and who remain to complete the work of the next two quarters. Dean W.G. Raymond states that he thinks the S.A.T.C. has the making of a tremendously active college organization, and even though it is considered a failure by many, under proper remodeling and revised requirements it would bcome an exceedingly successful organization for college work. RUSH THOMAS TO CHICAGO U. Rush Thomas, B.A. '13, has been appointed instructor in physics in the University of Chicago. WHY DID HE DO IT? The question is,- why did he do it, and what did he do when got there? Who? Why, that noble sailor man who was seen ascending the bare west wall of the natural science building at half past ten Tuesday morning. He climbed by means of the groves between the stones of the wall, and when glimpsed by an Iowan reporter who was scurrying rapidly from one class to another, he had almost reached the top, amidst the encouragements of an interest throng. Was the brave lad practicing for the masts he has never seen, was he working for a box of candy or a gold piece, or has some ingenious officer found a substitute for K.P.? Mayhap this world has grown irksome, and he sought a rapid route to Heaven, where drill is not, where ossifers are even as you and I, and all eternity is one grand furlough! UNIVERSITY BAN WILL BE LIFTED AFTER VACATION Student May Go to Movies But No Social Gathering Are Allowed Until Later FEW CASES IN UNIVERSITY No Vaccine Know to Medical World That is Certain Preventative Against Epidemic Although the ben was lifted slightly from the public gatherings of the city, yesterday afternoon, the lid will remain clamped tightly on all gatherings of any sort in University activities until after the first of the year, according to Dr. Steelsmith health officer of the University. "If it were not for the students leaving for their Christmas vacation, the lid would possibly be tilted sooner, but there is no occasion for the removing the ban in the school until the students return for the second quarter, stated Dr. Steelsmith. Partial Ban Lifted The city board of health has not lifted the ban entirely from the activities of the town people however. Theatres are allowed to open under restrictions which require an audience of only half the capacity of the house. Children under 16 years of age are not to be admitted to any of the performances. The board of health feels that the epidemic has abated to such an extent that it now is safe for any adult to attend the shows under these restrictions. Churches are clubs may hold regular meetings but no social functions are to take place at yet. Dancing is absolutely prohibited. The University rulings are similar to those of the city in that no public dancing of any sort will be tolerated. Organizations of the University are not to be allowed to hold meetings unless such meeting are sanctioned by the administrative officers. There is no objection to the students attending theatres. Few Cases Now Contradicting various exaggerated rumors, Dr. Steelsmith stated yesterday that there was no vaccine known to the medical world that is a certain preventative against the spread of the influenza. He also stated that in every community it is estimated that fully one-third of the population is not susceptible to the disease. Thus in Iowa City, a town of 15,0000 population 5,000 of the people are not endangered by the epidemic. The number of cases in the univer- that there is scarcely a tract of any sity at the present time is so small serious condition. Only two cases of influenza among the students have been reported in the past week, to the University health officer. The cases in the city have dwindled down to three and four a day. SOPHS POSTPONE ELECTION Because of the organizing of another ticket, the candidates of the Victory ticket have decided to postpone the sophomore class elections until the next quarter. Owing to there not being enough time to get another ticket, it has been deemed best to wait until the opposing candidates are launched. Election will probably be held about the middle of January. NO SATURDAY CLASSES Class work will close tomorrow night at 6 o'clock and the first quarter will end. It was previously planned that the quarter would end Saturday noon, Dec. 21, but the board of deans of the University approved the early closing at a meeting Monday afternoon. DECEMBER ALUMNUS ON SALE TODAY Essay By Professor Patrick And Cartoon Feature of Splendid Issue Boasting a brilliant cover of holly, the December Alumnus is on sale at the bookstores, campus and railroad stations. This month's issue contains a splendid "Yeller Card" cartoon by Doris Davitt, current campus news, and the following feature articles: "How We Struck the Natives," a humorous sketch of experiences in the West Indies, by Prof. C.C. Nutting; "In the Hands of the Reds," in which Paul R. Anderson tells of his imprisonment in Russia; "Soldiers Memorials in Iowa," by Prof. C.H. Weller; and "Philosophy and Social Reconstruction." by Prof. G.T.W. Patrick. The Alumnus will be sold at the usual price- 15 cents a copy. Gratifying results are reported on the sale of the November Alumnus. On the campus alone, 203 copies were sold; a complete report has not been received from the bookstores. About 1116 new subscriptions have been received recently. DEAN TALKS TO S.A.T.C. Dean Kay of the liberal arts college gave a talk to the S.A.T.C. Tuesday at 4:30. He discussed the attitude of the University in relation to the various complicated situations which have arisen since the beginning of the first quarter. He indicated clearly that regardless of rumors to the contrary the University has had but one thing in mind at all times and that was the best interests of the students of the S.A.T.C. DILL RECEIVES WILD SWAN Sent by Mr. Joeger of Marengo-Only Two Taken in Iowa in 12 Years Two wild swans were sent to Prof. H.R. Dill to be mounted for the museum. They were sent by Mr.Jacob Jaeger of Marengo, who obtained them in a peculiar fashion. Last spring Mr. Jaeger discovered a nest with four eggs in it. He took them home and placed them under a nesting goose. Three of the eggs hatched, but one of the birds was killed while young. The other two swan flocked with the geese and were very tame, until about Thanksgiving time, when they suddenly became wild, and left. In about three weeks they returned but still showed signs of wildness. Mr. Jaeger, fearing that he would lose them altogether, shot them and sent them to be placed in the museum. Professor Dill is engaged in mounting the birds. The fact that the wild swan is almost extinct in this part of the country makes this a very valuable find. Only two have been taken in Iowa in twelve years. BANNICK PUTS TEAM THROUGH WORKOUT IN PRACTICE GAME Capt. Berrien and Finlayson Are Showing Up Well for Forward and Center COE COMES HERE JAN. 8 Berrien Injures Ankle But Will Be Able to Resume Regular Tryouts Today Coach Bannick sent his basketball squad through a long practice last night at the Little Hawkeye gymnasium in which a scrimmage and basketshooting stood out prominently. The scrimmage was but a short one lasting only about fifteen minutes as Jack Watson does not believe in working the hoop artists too strenuously at the start of the season. Captain Berrien and Cotton took the forward position with Worth, the lanky Grinnell center, holding the pivot position and with Fiezler and Finlayson playing guards. This combination seemed to work smoothly although they found more than able competition in the second five which was composed of Chehak and Conwell at the forwards, Nicholas and Nye at the guards with Boeder doing the jumping. This battled the varsity to a stand still and with Nicholas shooting baskets from the center and the side of the floor they held the first to a close score. Chehak also showed up well for the second time caging several baskets while his team play was excellent. Finlayson Looks Good Finlayson and Berrien, the two Clinton sharks, looked mighty nifty in last night's practice and these boys are booked to cause opposing teams considerable trouble for both rang the leather for several points. Finlayson played the guard position well although center is his natural place. This lad looks a sure comer and should make a few conference centers step to keep pace with him. Berrien is again setting things afire with his fast floor work and his accurate eye for the hoop. While making a fast turn he fells and injured the right ankle but managed to play after taking a short rest. The injury will not keep the slippery little forward out of practice however. In an effort to have his team work as smoothly as possible before vacation Bannick gave the men a few new plays, which were ran off with precision and accuracy. Cotton and Berrien teamed to perfection on the new plays while Worth helped the along by some tall jumping. "Bunch" has a neat set of plays for the Hawkeyes and if these are carried out in the way they are given by the coach Iowa should knock in at In accordance with past reports, least a few conference quintets. Olsen and Brown of last winter's team will return to school and get into basketball togs. Word was received by Capt. Berrien that these two veterans will blows in soon. Coach Jones has arranged a contest between the Coe and Iowa for the local floor on Jan. 8. Coe has a nifty squad of football men most of whom are basketball stars. The Presbyterians had one of the state's best teams last year and with three old men back they should prove the worthiest of competition for Bannick's quintet.