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Oregon Emerald VOLUME 21 EUGENE, OREGON, TAHURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1920 NUMBER 54 HI DEBATERS TO MEET Ml AID SIMM TBMRR0W Northerners Negative Meets Varsity Affirmativa in Villard at 8 P. M. LARGE AUDIENCE WANTED Open Shop Question to be Defended by Don Davis and Ralph Hoeber Against Seattle Team Tomorrow, night Oregon will enter into its last big triangular debate of the year, when Oregon’s affirmative team will defend the affirmative side of the question: Resolved, that the present movement of organized labor for the closed shop should re ceive the support of public opinion, in Villard hall against the negative team from the University of Wash ington, and argue the negative side against the Stanford debaters in Palo Alto on the same night. Oregon’s negative team, consisting of Kenneth Armstrong and Paul Pat terson, left yesterday for the south to meet the Stanford team. The duo from the University of Washington are expected in Eugene this evening. The affirmative side of the ques tion will be upheld here by Donald Davis and Ralph Hoeber, while the names of the Washington negative opponents have not yet been an nounced. Judges for the debate in Villard hall will be Hopkins Jenkins, prin cipal of Jefferson high school of Portland, and H. B. Hastings, profes sor of economics at Reed college, Portland. A large crowd is expected to turn out for the debate which will begin in Villard hall promptly at 8 o’clock, as the flu ban has been lifted and there are very few counter attrac tions. No advertising has been pre pared for the affair, as arrangements could not be - made prior to the lift ing of the ban. “We expect a large turnout of stu dents,” said Abe Rosenberg, manager of debate. “Oregon is certain to put up a good showing against both Washington and Stanford, and now that the basketball game scheduled for the same evening has been can celled, everyone should get behind the debate team and support it. Not only the students, but the general public is cordially invited. There is no admission fee.” Alumni Secretary in Portland Miss Charlie Fenton, alumni secre tary, is in Portland, where she is mapping out a definite campaign to reach all the Oregon alumni through out the state, and enlist their aid in the support of the millage tax bill. Homer Angell, president of the Alum ni association, is in Portland arrang ing the details of the campaign with Miss Fenton. She expects to be gone until the last of the week. HARRY CRAIN, FORMER EMERALD CHIEF, WEDS Journalist, Prominent on Campus, Now With Capital-Journal, Marries Salem Girl Harry N. Crain, ex-’18, was married last Saturday in Portland to' Miss Laura C. Arenz, of Salem. The wed-; ding was a very quiet affair, only the immediate families of the bride and groom and a' very few friends being present. Mr. Crain is news editor of the Salem Capital-Journal, and was for merly on the staff of the Eugene Guard. While in college he was ed itor of the Emerald, a member of Sigma Delta Chi, national journalistic fraternity, Sigma Upsilon, and Friars. AID ASKED FOR MEMORIAL Statue to be Erected on Marne as “America’s Gift to France” The University student body has just received a request to aid in the project to eredt on the River Marne in France a colossal statue which is planned as “America’s Gift to France.” The whole-hearted support of all the colleges and universities in the United States is asked by Robert F. Duncan, the secretary, in a letter to President Campbell. Myron T. Her rick, former ambassador to France, is in charge of the fund, of whirh General Pershing and Cardinal Gib bons are honorary patrons. The f»a tue is being designed by Fred?~iek MacMonnies. Mr. Duncan explain* that the idea of the -gift is a “free will” collection, the desire being to have a large number of subscribers rather than a large amount of money from the colleges of the country. SPANISH PLAY TO BE GIVEN Espinosa Club Also to Have Cosy Songfest Thursday Evening A comedy In Spanish will be pres ented before the meeting of the “Espinosa” club by some of the clhb members on Thursday evening, March 11, in the Y. W. C. A. bungalow, ac cording to Miss Grace Knopp, presi den of he organization. The meeting will be at 7 o’clock in the evening. Besides the comedy, which is ex ceedingly clever, say those in charge, there will be a cosy song test, and all members of the club are asked to bring their Espinosa readers as they have the songs in the back of them. WOMEN’SDANCEPOSTPONED Leap Year Affair to be Held Early in Spring Term There will be no Women’s league Leap Year dance this term, according to announcement made today by Louise Davis, president of the organ ization. It was hoped to have the af fair next week-end, but on account of health conditions on the campus the idea was discouraged. It is planned to have the dance just as early as possible in the spring term, probably some time in April. Earthworms Keep the Ground Holey jt j* ' j* j* j* j* j* j* Frosh Zoologists Make Discovery The psychology of youth is an effervescent and ever changing problem which calm and dignified university professors have al ways to cope with. Earthworms keep the ground holey, says a freshman (not an Oregon stu dent) in a zoology examination, according to Dr. W. P. Boynton, head of the physics department, in quoting from the January number of “School Science and Mathematics.” Symmetry is the side of the earthworm towards the earth, said another frosh. There are two kinds of symmetry, continued the irresponsible young student, one is where the animal can be civided by one plane, that is diabolical; the other is where it can be divided by more than one plane, and that is triabolical. No problem seemed too large to daunt their boudless assur ance in themselves and in their opinions. “The structure of ani mals is traced through all the ^ different stages,” said another. “From the first and through this study and infinite research work, men came to the conclusion that God did not develop as he is at present, but that he went through a series of changes till he reached the present stage or structure. For instance, we have an intes tinal system like frogs, fiBh, worms, etc. Our heads resemble the frogs, and we are like cats and dogs, in that they are four legged animals, only they happen to walk on strucures we call hands.” “Life histories of dogs begin with the formation of the para sites, and is completed with the development of the digestive tract,” said one. New developments in the realm of physics, as discovered by these youthful investigators, stated that the limit of action of a lift-pump is the top of the pump. Also that a lift-pump is used to raise water from a hole or well where ic is not wanted. A force-pump is op posite to a lift pump. SEVEN AMENDMENTS PROPOSED TO STUDENT CONSTITUTION Changes Will Be Voted on Next Thursday at 4; Awarding of Football Letters and Election of Yell Leader on Ballot Seven amendments to the student body constitution were introduced in the regular term meeting in Villard hall today, and will be voted on at a special student body meeting to be held next Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock. The proposed changes cover a wide range of subjects, varying from recognition of the orchestra as a student body activity to striking obsolete clauses from the constitution. Slim Crandall sponsored a proposed change in the award of the football “O’s” which grants letter to only those men who have played one full half in the first lineup in a Pacific Coast .conference game, or 30 min utes total in parts of three halves in such games, or any man who takes part in an intersectional game. Under this change Northwest conference games or practice games such as those with Multnomah club will not apply toward the winning of a foot ball letter. Another amendment presented by Lyle McCroskey provides for the striking out of the Office of graduate treasurer, which is now obsolete under the present method of hand* ling student body funds and desig nates the University comptroller as treasurer for the sudent body. Mc Croskey explained that this is the practice now followed in caring for student body funds, i George Hopkins, president of the men’s glee club, declared that the present emblem granted members of that organization is unsatisfactory and offered an amendment changing the size and design of the award. A clause in the agreement provides that no member shall receive more than one such emblem. Lindsay McArthur explained the position of the student council, which feels that the office of yell leader should be made elective. The amend ment which he offered provides for the election of the yell leader at the annual May election, instead of be ing appointed by student council as formerly. The o.fflce will be held for one year and the official yell leader has the right to select his own as sistants subject to the approval of student council. One proposed amendment provides for the recognition of the orcusitra as a student body activity in evactly the same manner as the men's and women’s glee clubs are now recog nized. It was announced that the orchestra is planning a trip during spring vacation to advertise the Uni versity in the Interest of the Pillage bill campaign. Student body recog nition will serve as an incentive to ward greater development on ihe part of the organization, it was pollut ed out. Don Davis proposed a change in the forenic council which will gl’.e the students five members in the board in place of the taree which they now have. It also provides that at least two of the student members shall be women. Davis said that the amendment has the support of the forensic council as it now stands, and is also approved by the debate coach and other interesed persons. Louise Davie, president of the Wo men’s league, introduced i final am Continued on page 4. VMSIII FIVE 1SIED TO SOPHOMORE PARTT THREATS TO BASHFUL GIRL8 NET CALLS TO MEN—BIG SURPRISE AWAITS After a strenuous season of basket ball, the Varsity squad is out for something else hard. They have been invited to attend the hard times dance which the members of the sophomore class are giving Saturday night in the men’s gymnasium, according to “Skeet” Manerud, president of the class. Threats of printing the names of all bashful girls who failed to ask their partners by today was so suc cessful that it has been decided to spare the few remaining tongue-tied fair ones. Dean Straub was a popular man on the campus yesterday and today. How many timid knocks were heard on his door, and yet more timid voices ask ing where Tommy lived or what Bill’s telephone number was! It is rumored that suitable decora tions of patrician gunnysack and time honored canvasses are to be used. It is not known whether the can vasses meant are those on which the masterpieces of art have been paint ed, or whether the ones in question are those which have hung over the back fence for the last year or so. A big surprise is awaiting everyone when they see the eats, though, say those in charge, and they are going to be such as will make the present sophomore class memorable for its hospitality—and its taste. Y. W.C.A. OFFICER VISITS Miss Anna Scott, National Personnel Secretary, Meets Local Women Miss Anna Scott, national person nel secretary of the Y. W. C. A., was a University visitor yesterday, where she met with the girls on the cam pus who intend to take up work of this organization as their vocation. Miss Scott presented the various branches of the work which con'd be followed and advised the girls how ro best go about their prepai-uion for the Y. W. C. A. work. UHS HALL IDS IN WOMEN'S DEBATE WILL MEET PHI DELTA THETA TEAM TO DECIDE CAMPUS CHAMPIONSHIP The championship in the women’s round robin debating series, in which 12 women’s halls of residence took part, was won by Hendricks hall against the Sigma Delta Phi In the final contest for the shield given to the winning women’s team, by a unanimous decision of the judges last night. This places Hendricks hall In the lead against Phi Delta Theta, men’s .fraternity and winners in the men’s intramural series. The winners in this final debate between the men and women champions, to be held some time next term, for the cham pionship on the campus, will receive a large trophy cup. The Hendricks hall affirmative, Ethel Wakefield and Wanda Daggett, met the Sigma pelta Phi negative, Doris Sawtell and Alice Curtis, in Dean Straub’s room in Johnson hall. Dean Straub, Professor H. It. Doug las and Professor W. E. Milne were the judges. Hendricks hall negative met the Sigma Delta Phi affirmative in Pro fessor Milne’s room in Johnson hall Jennie Maguire and Edna Sparling argued for Hendricks hall and Alice Hamm and Beatrice Hensley for Sigma Delta Phi. The Judges were Dr. F. G. Young, Miss Mary Watson and G. M. Ruch, of the campus high school. The phrasing of the question reads: “Resolved that the principles of com pulsory investigation as defined by the Canadian act of 1907 should be applied to all disputes between the railroads and employees.” Alpha Delta, which held second place in the series at the time of the semi-finals, was forced to withdraw on account of the illness of two mem bers of the team. Edna Sparling substituted on the Hendricks hall negative team for Mabel Black, who was called away on account of the illness of her grandmother. rEACHING POSITIONS OPEN TO STUDENTS ^polntment Bureau Maintains Free Service for College People— Demands Heavy At a meeting of the Appointment bureau o»f the University held last Tuesday evening it was decided to make a special effort to call the at tention of students desiring teaching positions to the services offered by the Appointment bureau. “The bur eau was established for the benefit t>f the students of the University,” Raid Dr. H. 1). Sheldon, chairman of the committee, “and it receives re quests for teachers ,from the bost schools in the state. A studeut may secure as good or better positions through this bureau as he can through the commercial bureaus. The services of the University appoint ment office is free to the students, while the commercial bureaus ask a very considerable fee for securing positions. “Teachers will be scarce again next fall,” Dr. Sheldon said further, “and there is every prospect that salaries will be still higher than last year, j There are several positions open for immediate acceptance and requests are beginning to come in for next fall. Those intending1 to teach next year will find it advantageous to re gister now.” The appointment bureau 0|f the University is in the Education build ing. NORSE BOOKLETS ARRIVE Announcements Are of American-Scan dlnevian Foundation Pamphlets and bulletins announc ing the instructions and qualifica tions for the appointment of the American-Scandinavian Foundation fellowships have Just been received by Karl Onthank, executive secre tary. j These booklets, besides giving this data, contain outlines of the courses which can be taken up in Swedish, Norwegian and Danish universities, and describe the country in which the students will find themselves. APPLICATION BLANKS HERE Members of R, O. T. C. May Now File for Summer Training at Presidio Applications of cadets who desire to attend the summer training camp of the R. O. T. C. at Presidio, Cali fornia, are being received by the military department. Application blanks were received by the depart ment yesterday and may be had by any cadets who desire to attend the camp. The training period runn from June 21 to August 2. All expenses are paid, including transportation. The camp is open to all cadets who have not attended one before, and to any Junior or senior in the military de partment who has not attended more than one. Attendance of two sum mer camps during a period of four years collegiate training is required in order to receive a reserve officer’s commission. D. A. C. CLAMPS FLU BAN OK AGGIE TEAM; GAMEHALLED OFF Corvallis Authorities Cancel Week-End Contests; Oregon Ready For Tilt SEASON ENDS EQR VARSITY Home Quintet Finishes Third in Northwest Conference—Last in Pacific Coast Group PACIFIC COAST CONFERENCE STANDING Stanford California . Washington State Oregon Aggies . Washington . Oregon ... W. L. P. C. 8 1 888 .. 5 ♦ BBS .5 6 455 5 7 417 .. 4 6 400 .. 5 8 385 NORTHWE8T CONFERENCE STANDING W. L. P. C. Whitman . 8 2 818 Idaho . 7 3 700 Oregon .. 5 2 714 Washington State . 6 3 667 Oregon Aggies . 4 8 333 Willamette . 1 10 081 Montana . 0 4 . 000 / The “flu” has interfered again. Oregon will have no basketball games this week-end as a result. Such is the information handed down by the executive committee at O. A. C. and telephoned to Coach Huntington last night by Chairman Jensen of the committee. Corvallis and O. A. C. are now Buffering from a flu ban Buch as Oregon and Eugene have been under for the past two weeks and it was thought beBt by the authorities of the Aggie institution not to allow their basketball teamB to visit Eugene to play the two games with the lemon yellow quintet this week. According to Coach “Shy” Huntington this means the ending of the basketball season for the Varsity team. Thus ends Oregon’s chances to pull themselves out of the cellar in the Pacific Coast conference, for ac cording to . the dope Oregon stands with 385 per cent at the bottom of the list. In the Northwest confer ence the standing is a little better, the lemon-yellow quintet holding down third place with a percentage of 714. Cancelling Is Disappointment The cancelling of the O. A. C. bas ketball games has caused .keen dis appointment among both studens and players at the University. Although the Varsity took both contests at Corvallis, everyone has been looking forward to the annual series with the Aggies as the climax of the season. Games played under the handicap of injuries and sickness, however, can (CoatlM*« os page I) jap New Year Is Season of Oddities Almond-Eyed Maids Enrapture From Osaka, Japan, comes a letter from Harold Newton, '19, who Is teaching In a Japanese col lege in that city. While at Ore gon Newton was prominent in college activities. He was a major in journalism and a member of Delta Tau Delta, Sigma Delta Chi and Ye Tabard Inn. He writes: "To begin with, I am going to tell you something about Japan ese New Year customs which are now drawing to a close. "According to the sexagenary Cycle of Cathay the year 1920 is the 67th year of the ccurrent cycle, which began in 1864; and in the zodiacal menagerie of the Orient it is a monkey year. Monkey year is considered fortu nate as a birth year. This is chiefly because Hldeyosht, the ‘monkey-faced adventurer,’ who was born in a monkey year, suc ceeded in raising himself from a low born position to that of Ad ministrator of the Empire with the title of Great Prince. His great castle, which is famous for its three huge walls, is in Osaka and I have visited it several times. HideyoshI can truthfully be called one of the few able war riors the world has produced. "But monkey year is consider ed an unlucky year for marriage. This is due to the fact that the Japanese word for monkey, 'saru,' has exactly the same pronuncia tion as the Japanese word ‘sara,’ meaning to leave, and therefore forcibly suggests separation by divorce. That is why there have been so many marriages and matches recently. The old style lunar monkey year does not be gin until February, 1920, there fore, if I don’t get an Oriental blossom this month, my chances for a bride are slim for another year. Lately I’ve seen many brides-to-be, all dressed up and on their way to their future hus bands-to-be, where the cermony takes place. "In ordinary times, according to statistics, over 80% of the men go to bed saturated in ‘saki.’ Dur ing the past few days I think that figure should be’ shoved up to 99.44%—just the same as Ivory soap.
