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©regon ©aUg fmcralb fMtnrial Pagt Edvard M. Miller .. Editor WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1926 Frank H. Loggan ..... ..Manager Ad Abramson . Managing Editor Jklmar Johnson .. Associate Managing Editor News and Editor Phones, 665 Harold Kirk . Associate Editor Webster Jones .-. Sports Editor Philippa Sherman . Feature Editor Wayne Leland .-. Associate Manager Business Office Phone 1895 The Oregon Daily Emerald. official P^hcaHon Vf the Associated |tudenU of the Umvem.tya°-Eu^°e?’0regKcT'« second-class matter. Subscription rates. $2.28 per ^ AdvertiBingnrates°fuixin<:iappHcatiron. egphoB^—Editor*°1820; Manager^ Day Editor—Geneva Drum Night Editor—Paul Luy Assistants—Earl Raess, Arthur Schoeni 11 Selection of Captain John McEwan As Coach Widely Applauded Universal acclaim has followed the selection of Captain John The Emerald wishes to lend its congratuia ions to Captam 33& =** T^anTwee. of patient labor bore excellent fruits. When News Is Not Fit to Print: Presidential Selection read °™e°M0Dda}UsC Oregonian tartiele^wfhere*'iJ'is0narTatedhovv 1 ;sggE that the incident was merely an unfortunate happenstance which was entirely unavoidable. Concerning A Recent Phi Beta Kappa Refusal A short time ago a senior at the University of Kansas when notified of his election to Phi Beta Kappa. refused the honor nolitelv and with thanks, giving m a public statement to the oSbb hi.“asms for so doim-. He did so, he s».d, »s « I>rotcs » system that holds high grade, as the ever■lastmg goa of the undergraduate, and against an organization that testers ‘“VEog professors, getting good grades, »d. ^amming merely to pass an examination is not obtaining an education, 1 SSffi l explaining his nation. Uniform h.g . grades, area incv‘taMein co„rs°es taught not to individuals, hut to classes of 30, 50, 100 and even S ” To obtain these high grades, he states requires a meas ure of “docility and useless industry that is fatal to the mde pendence, initiative and spirit of adventure which are the ve y life-blood, it seems to me, of the scholar and scientist. This-is rather unusual. It is not often that an honor student refuses Phi Beta Kappa. It is so unusual, m fact, that the papers of the country gave the story a half column or so. We have heard such sentiments as these expressed before, by critics from abroad, and by faculty member and students, though among this last group they usually come from those not in the least danger of being elected for this honor. We suspect that this Kansas senior is for the most part justified. „ However, he leaves the wrong impression of 1 hi Beta Kappa in the minds of the reading public. Its standards of selection are set by the local chapter, and high grades are not necessarily the only consideration. The national organization only stipu lates that not more than a certain per cent of each graduating class may be given the key. Character and ability are tactors in many'chapters, as well as specialized scholarship along cer tain lines which is partially what this Kansan is holding out for It occurs to us that he might have been more instrumental in bringing about his ends had he accepted membership in 1 lu Beta Kappa, and then set about to bring his reforms into being, working from the insidtv—II. A. K. A Declaration of Attitude Towards the R. O. d . C. If v-e must—we must. Apparently it is desired that the Emerald deelare itself on the K. O. T. C„ so wc hasten to comply The Emerald believes that the University ot Oregon should abolish compulsory military training, but should retain mili tary instruction for those that wish it. While the Emerah bolds the opinion that the underclass courses do not warrant the time and energy expended by freshmen and sophomores, many others do not agree with this opinion. If these persons wish to avail themselves of military instruction, the hmeialu can see no reason why they should not go about their business unmolested. tt •* , i The Kmerahl is not insensible to the tact that the l nited States in the past lfiO years has averaged approximately one war per generation: and while agitation to avert war is more profound than ever, human nature has not changed much since 177(1 or 1914, so it is very possible that wars will come in the future. If freshmen and sophomores and upperclassmen believe they arc fulfilling a patriotic duty in training for war. and ll they believe the benefits of 11. O. T. C. training are desirable— we suv, go ahead and drill to their heart s content. The Emerald objects to the compulsory feature of the It. 0. T. C. If a student has enough intelligence to reach the l niver si'ty he should know whether or not lie wants to subject himself to the training offered in that department. Many underclass men believe as does the Emerald, that their time could he better spent elsewhere: so why force the stuff down their throats I And would not the K. 0. T. C. benefit by having volunteers in stead of draft-men who bring only indifference! Since this controversy began it has been pointed out by the military advocates that the Oregon It. 0. T. 0. is practically on a volunteer basis: that insufficient accommodations makes it seem wise to excuse practically all those that wish to he elimin ated. Also that the army officers do not relish 1he task of playing genial host to unwilling guests. If this he the ease, we may assume that the K. 0. T. V. and the Emerald are par tially in accord. The Emerald suggests that as soon as a new president is firmly established, Oregon students enter a firm plea to tire ad ministration to make military training optional in theory as well as practice. j SEVEN SEERS CURRENT VENTS Hello, Co-eds, and eddies, too! We’re glad you’re on the dime We hope the home town gave you its Idea of a good time. We note more men than girls rolled out, Each year ’tis more this way, The men may have theft alibis But proof points t’other way. In basketball our chance was great, But now, it’s sure the bunk, With Okie back we held high hopes, But one man had to flunk. Once more we have again with us Peg Spencer and Hez Price, Hez thinks that Mills is rather dead Says Peggy, “They have mice.” This term the garb most popular Consists in gay-hued slickers, Together with rain sticks and lids,’ And very high, wide “kickers.” ’Tis said this term our fun will come In balls, formal and basket, Don’t mix the two when you call up The Sweet Young Thing to ask it. So buckle down and study hard, You’ve had your Christmas cheer. Forget the past and New Year’s Eve, Until it comes next year. • • * YOU MAY THINK THIS DIT TY WITTY, BUT THE MAN WHO WROTE “SNOW-BOUND” WAS WHITTIER. This self-starting Flexible Flyer is presented with all hopes for a Happy New Y'ear to Blanche Al len, who left all other females in tlio lurch in her record for stay ing up late during the holidays, and for her originality in giving all-night parties. Blanche, with a party of friends, set out one chil ly afternoon around Xmas to climb Mt. Hood, and only gave up when, amid blinding snow and grinding glaciers, they attained the half-way mark. This was somewhere after midnight, and they reached camp at six a. m. Pretty good record for a begin ner Blanche! However, will these New York ers ever learn when it’s time to go to bed, and also that Mt. Hood isn’t the thing to climb in De cember? FAMOUS SAYINGS FROM HISTORY . ..“They shall not Pass.” by Stiffy Barnett. FORCED TO RETIRE; TROU SERS 1-2 OFF. (Sign on clothing store) Well if that was the case it was time he retired. * * * The grousing guy at the next nosk having noted that statistics show that Something like 90 male students of the University of Ore gon rolled the bench this term, says, as he looks at it, there should be a great increase in the industries that supply white jackets for var ious filling stations and oil com panies. For the benefit of those interest ed and for the honor of the win ners, we publish the names of the winners of the last limerick contest: first prize, William frendea^gnst; second prize, Gerald Lawler; third prize. Allen Canfield. Vrt Gray—“There is a rumor about that my head is being con sidered as a model for the sculptur ing class.” Fug Toole—“ Don't worry. There’s nothing in it.” BJORK, Communications i To the Editor of the Emerald: As an ex-service man I couldn't help but become somewhat inter ested in the R. O. T. C. controversy between you and Mr. Powell, just before the close of the last term. Amused, however, with your last reply expressing the desire to shoot him if you were permitted by con gress. Allow me, with an apology, to assure you that if you were per mitted to do so you woudlnt im prove conditions any, for neither he nor you would be in a position to prove which one of you is right. We shot a large number of Germans 'during the late World War, but, sad to say, they entered the gates of Hades ignorant as to whether their country was right or wrong. Give up the idea of shooting Mr. Powell. Give him a chance to convince you to his militaristic views. ! While he is doing that let us ask him to tell us who is the true pa triot. Is it he who cries from the house tops, “My Country Eight or Wrong,” or is it he who is willing to sacrifice his life if need be to prevent his country going wrong? Is it he who* wants to have Amer ica fenced off into a garden on this Side of the Atlantic, then climb to the top of the Woolworth building and yell with all his might, “My Country Eight or Wrong,” or is it he who is trying his very best, up and down Broadway, to convince his fellowmen of the idea of uni versal right or wrong? Tell us if you please, Mr. Powell, if we are ever going to become brave enough ’to overcome fear? Or are we going to continue killing our fellow men, like our ancestors did' for fear they might kill us? Are we really that hopeless, Mr. Powell? Are we 'nothing else but mere victims of our heredity? Why is military training compul sory in 84 colleges and universities throughout the country? Descend from your alabaster throne of patriotism and wisdom, Mr. Powell, and tell us (whom Apollo led to the war theatre with something stouter than mere wooden guns) all about the policy of Na tional Defense, and if there isn’t hidden under such a policy the idea that “Might Make Bight.” Most sincerely, C. LOUKAS. Editors of the Oregon Daily Emerald: - Permit me to thank you for the generous and fair review by H. A. K. of my Commonwealth article. The arguments which I advanced in those articles are, of course, debat able, but it is gratifying to find ,their constructive intent recognized; if it is granted that they contain “food for thought,” that is all that I ask. My chief criticism of Amer ican college students is that they do not seriously realize their own importance, that they take no hand in shaping the academic policies in which, after all, they are vitally concerned. What kind of a presi dent they have, what kind of_a fac ulty they have, what kind of cur riculum—whether, for example, it shall include military training, or whether “physical ed” shall be em phasized or minimized—these are surely matters of essential impor tance to the students. They will have a voice in such matters just as soon as they strenuously demand and insist upon it, no sooner. From various remarks in the Emerald this year I infer that the present board of editors is in sympathy with such an aggressive attitude. If so, it may be sure that it carries with it the potential endorsement of many educators the country over. May I add my good wishes for the success of the campus maga zine campaign—Mr. Klep’s commit tee seems to have gone about it in a very sensible manner—and for that general success of the IT. of O. which, I trust you will believe, is still dear to me. One does not for get ten years ’ association with a body of both students and faculty as generous, cooperative and intelli gent as is to be found anywhere in this broad land. Sincerely, ERNEST BATHES To the Editor of the Emerald. Dear Sir: I infer from my reading of the Emerald that you are afraid to face the R. O. T. 0. question squarely. As the editor of a college newspaper you doubtless feel it incumbent upon you to mention the R. O. T. C. ' merely because it is being discussed by students at colleges such as Ohio State, Wisconsin. and the Col lege of the City of New York. You probably read such magazines as “The New Student,” “The Nation” and “The New Republic,” which re port these matters. You started your discussion of the R. O. T- C. just before fall examinations in the hope that everyone might forg'et this matter in the more UTgent and pressing business of getting ready for examinations. -. Do you think that you can con sider the R. O. T. C. question settled ! here at Oregon after the perfunc tory little discussion in your news paper? Don’t try to hide behind your \vooden gun and the Boy Scout 'movement. We want the Iigirt*of .publicity upon you and the R. O. T. C. We have a whole term in which to discuss, with the chance to start anew next term. I intend to fight it out on these lines if it takes the 'rest of the year. I claim that I am qualified to (take part in the discussion. I can .produce a certificate showing that I an* qualified for a sergeantcy in lour next war. Alongside of such [’characters as Sergeant Quirt I do inot, of course, show up extremely ■well as I have not yet acquired the 'technical vocabulary. r What is your complaint against [the R. O. T. C.f You will find it [written in the Book of Small .Truths that we have one of the best [organizations in the Ninth Corps i area. Doubtlessly true, the R. O. | T. C. could defend us from land at i tacks. Possibly the courses ought to be extended to air and sea in structor so that we should be pro tected from air attacks and enemy naval operations on the Willamette . Dries Quick ) Sticks Ti£ht Never Stains and McKenzie rivers. It is not clear to me. Perhaps you think the department here ought to be en larged. I hope you will enlighten us. There may perhaps be some person in this .school who can tell the rea son for the K. O. T. C.’s existence. Meaning no disrespect, your ef forts to enlighten us have not, so far, been successful. I hope I have given you a cue. Let us have some discussion. SIMPLICIMUS. LEARN TO DANCE ) Satisfactory Results Guaranteed ( —Private Instruction— —Teaching beginners or ad vanced. —Fox Trot—Waltz — Tango— Charleston—Fancy and Ex hibition steps. INSTRUCTORS Sid and Laura Woodhouse Professional Dancers Studio Open Daily 1 to 9 p. m. 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