New Feeling
Deemed Vital
By Blanshard
Industrial Worker States
Need of Stopping
Raeketeering
Control of Evil Praetiees
Hard With Witnesses,
Convictions Scarce
Until a new public conscience
that will refuse to tolerate a dou
ble standard in business and poli
tics is created, racketeering will
go on in all classes of society,
Paul Blanshard, lecturer for the
League of Industrial Democracy,
told students of sociology, econom
ics and journalism Thursday morn
ing when he lectured in room 101,
Journalism.
This was the second of three
cpeaking appearances made dur
ing a two-day visit on the campus
under the auspices of the Univer
sity, with representatives of stu
dent clubs and the economics and
sociology departments in charge
of arrangements.
Attacks Teapot Dome
Mr. Blanshard did not refrain
from naming and condemning
public figures and he attacked
principals of the Teapot Dome af
fair which, he regretted, America
seems quickly to have forgotten.
"Unfortunately, the American
city can be bought off by racket
eers. The money is apportioned to
public officials from judges down
to the policemen, who receive five
dollars for looking the other way
when a carload of beer drives by.”
He produced figures to show
that Chicago’s weekly liquor busi
ness is five million, three-fourths
of which is profit. Six hundred
per cent profit is made on beer,
the lecturer said. Racketeers plan
on 25 per cent expenditure for
"hush money.”
Get Something for Nothing
"Racketeering is in its essence
the attempt to get something for
nothing,” Mr. Blanshard told the
etudents, extending his definition
not only to the gang classes who
do so by terrorism but to the
wealthy upper classes who prac
tice it by misrepresentation and
manipulation.
“The economic system is funda
mentally behind racketeering,
though such explanations as the
gang traditions of (some foreign
elements and personal delinquency
may acount in a minor way for
some phases of the problem.
“The chief difficulty in fighting
racketeering is that no one can be
secured to testify. I am sorry to
say that Mr. Roosevelt has not
pushed his investigations of rack
eteering in New York as much as
he should have. He limited his ef
forts to two or three spots, be
cause, apparently, he is too closely
allied with the democratic ma
j chinery.
Tammany Rules Politics
“The New York organization is
all under the one political machine
Tammany — while in Chicago
various organizations that are
evenly matched compete against
| each other so that the problem is
different in the two cities.
“In New York city judgeships
are bought, and every sophisticat
ed lawyer recognizes the fact. It
is seemingly impossible to convict
anyone.”
Turning to racketeering in labor,
which he termed not so important
as its aspects in the political world,
he described the pressure brought
to bear by racketeers in small
trades who compel dealers to obey
the mandates of the racket, and
then explain their activities as
“economic cooperation.”
“What these men do,” he said,
“is simply a reflection of methods
in the larger business fields,
'technique Is Different
“Their influence today is com
parable to that of John D. Rocke
feller in 1880. The difference is in
the technique used.
“You cannot have a political
system independent of the econom
ic system. We have today a dou
ble standard of conduct that ac
epts conduct in business we would
not think of permitting public
life. So long as this exists there
will be constant corruption in po
litcal life.
“If we are to abolish racketeer
ing in the lower classes we must
fight intelligently, watch constant
ly, and participate in control.
“If we are to abolish it in the
upper classes we must change the
standards of our economic system
which has got beyond our compre
hension and control under our
present individualistic policy.
Mr. Blanshatd left today shortly
after noon, continuing his lecture
tour.
\V. S. I'lnrolliucnt Drops
With 300 students dropping out
of school and only 150-mid-year
freshmen entering the enrollment ;
at Washington State college will j
show a marked decrease, accord
ing to advance indications.
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Soprano and Flutist Capture
Audience With Fine Concert
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By JACK BALER
From the first silvery note of
the recitative and aria "Leise,
Leise" from Weber's "Der Frei
schutz” Florence Austral, dra
matic soprano, had last night’s
McArthur court audience at her
feet. Yet no less generous was
the applause given John \madio,
flutist and co-artist, and, in pri
vate life, Miss Austral’s husband.
Together they presented a pro
gram for many tastes and many
temperaments.
Miss Austral's dramatic and in
terpretative ability carried the dif
ficult Weber aria with high spirit
and moving rhythm. For an en
core to this group, she sang Reger
Quilter’s arrangement of "Drink
to Me Only.”
Mr. Amadio’s first group was
the Loewe "Canzonetta,” sugges
tive of fitful winds blowing across
high Spanish plateaus. The Mo
zart concerto in D, written for the
flute, provided the player with a
fine vehicle for technical display.
Composition By Strauss
Four songs by Strauss, compos
ing a cycle suited to a dramatic
voice, were given feeling interpre
tation by Miss Austral. She gave
the audience ample opportunity to
enjoy her mellow lower register as
well as to feel the delicacy of the
lieder "Morgen.” She responded
to the enthusiastic encore with
Brunnhilde’s Battle Cry, from
Wagner’s “Dio Walkure.” The
full-throated, golden voice which
she displayed in this stirring piece
left her listeners tense.
The high-light of the program,
perhaps, was the French group,
which opened with “Ritorna Vinci
tor,” the complicated aria from
Verdi’s "Aida.” The diva displayed
a range of more than two and a
half octaves, consistently beautiful
throughout. Second in this group
of three was the Rabey "Tes
Yeux," a sweet love song, and the
concluding number was "Hymne
au Soled” by Georges. Miss Aus
tral sang an old English vesper
hymn as the encore to this group,
which was made pictorial through
out by talented facial pantomime.
Amudio Plays Insist Group
For his last group, Mr. Amadio
chose the Debussy “Flute of Pan,”
which he played from behind a
screen; the whirling, swishing
"Minute Waltz” of Chopin, and the
Frank Bridge composition, “Moto
Perpetuo.”
From his hiding place at the
side of the platform, the flutist
hurled forth wailing sighs and
mocking laughter, which swirled
through the vast auditorium in
eerie beauty.
With tense-pursed lips and fly
ing fingers, Amadio gave a pyro
technic rendition of the "Carnival
of Venice” that taught many of
the audience a few unsuspected
things about the flute. From a
simple tune, through several com
plicated variations, into a fury of
notes and harmonies and trills
Amadio picked his way with nim
ble and certain touch. The audi
ence demanded a second encore,
and he played Rimsky-Korsakoff’s
“Song of India,” with all its haunt
ing melody and challenge.
Enunciation Remarkable
Miss Austral concluded the pro
gram with a group of four songs
in English. Even in McArthur
court, every word of Lichina’s
"Ballad,” a recital of tragedy,
stark and terrible as the Russian
composer saw it—every word car
ried to the far coiners, and was
understandable. The sentimental
"Everywhere I Go” and Martin’s
humorous "Five Eyes,” followed by
“Alleluia,” by Morris, closed the
group.
Two encores were demanded,
and Miss Austral sang "The
Sleigh,” by R. Kountz, and Eric
Coates’ new ballad, "The Fairy
Tales of Ireland.”
| Nils Nelson, accompanist, pro
vided a consistent background for
both artists. His work was steady
i and, while not spectacular, it re
j fleeted satisfactorily the spirit of
11 he music.
WHAT SHOW TONIGHT?
Colonial Amos ’n' Andy in
“Check and Double Check.”
Heilig Lowell Sherman and
Mary Astor in "The Royal Bed."
McDonald “The Criminal
Code," wilh Walter Huston.
Rex Wally Wales in “Breed
of the West.”
State Benny Rubin in “Sun
ny Skies.”
Walter Huston at McDonald
The McDonald theatre will show
for two days beginning today a
picture regarded as one of the
prize screen captures of the sea
son. This gripping romance, “The
Criminal Code,” is from Martin
Flavin's Broadway hit that won
the Theatre Club's trophy as the
best play of the year.
It is rated to be a vivid picture
of the breaking and mending of a
youthful convict’s soul. Love
transforms a desperate, nerve
shattered boy, bringing him to see
a glimmer of possible happy days
to come. •
Walter Huston heads a cast
which includes Philips Holmes,
Constance Cummings, Ethel Wales,
ami Mary Doran.
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Scene from “The Koyal Bed,” a
comedy showing at the Heilig to
day and Saturday.
Western at Rex
Wally Wales, one of the few
real cowhands left in Hollywood to
make rancho romances, is featured
at the Rex today and Saturday in
“Breed of the West.” It is the nth
J of a series of hero-heroine-villain
i horses-scenery films.
Benny Kuhin at State
Benny Rubin is being featured
1 in the current State feature, “Sun
ny Skies.” Rubin, whose reputa
tion as a comedian is well noised
around, plays the part of a college
boy suffering a number of injur
ies, principally around the heart,
and puts a hilarious slant on Hol
lywood's idea of life on the cam
pus.
Amos 'n' Andy at Colonial
“Check and Doublecheck" is the
, title of Amos 'n' Andy's first talk
ing picture showing at the Colonial
theatre today and Saturday.
It includes all the inimitable
j (there’s a law) dialogue heard
over radioland every evening at 8.
They got a scenario writer to fix
up a thrilling story all about sav
ing a deed that had a heart inter
est, added to hackneyed scene all
about two blacks in a haunted
house.
lleilig lias Smart Comedy
One of the most successful and
brilliant comedies of the past dec
ade, "The Queen’s Husband,” by
Robert Sherwood, 1ms found its
way into the talkies and opens to
day at the Heilig with Lowell Sher
man heading a remarkable east.
It is said that the play remains
the same sophisticated and satiri
cal comedy that charmed Broad
way for nearly a year.
Included with Sherman in the
cast is Mary Astor, Nance O’Neill,
Anthony Bushnell, and Hugh Tre
Formal Slated by
Skull and Dagger,
Kwamas Tonight
Dance Planned To Become
Yearly Tradition
On Campus
The Kwama Skull and Dagger
formal to be held tonight at Co
coanut Grove, will usher in a new
tradition on the campus. The af
fair will hereafter be an annual
event given by the two clubs.
The dance will be an invitation-;
al affair. Thirty couples will at-1
tend, 15 members representing j
each club. Chaperons for the eve*
ning will be: Dr. and Mrs. C. L.
Schwering, Elliot Flecher, Profes
sor and Mrs. D. D. Gage, and Dean
Hugh Biggs.
Gage To Be Adviser
Daniel D. Gage has been chosen
by Skull and Daggers as adviser,
acording to word released last
night. Mr. Gage is an associate
professor in business administra
tion. John Marrs, president of the
sophomore honorary, in speaking
of the choice of the adviser, says:
"I believe that Professor Gage is
very capable of filling the job be
cause of his connection with Stan
ford campus honoraries.”
In regard to the selection of
freshmen for next year’s honorary,
Marrs states that freshmen will
again be given a chance to show
their mettle at the basketball
game Friday night, serving as ush
ers for the game.
Little Art Gallery
Has Two Exhibits
Open This Week
Two exhibits are now on display
at the little art gallery in the
Architecture building. One, spon
sored by the Association of Col
legiate Schools of Architecture, is
an exhibit of architectural render
ings, representative of outstanding
work done in the various archi
tecture schools which are mem
bers of this association. There are
2fi members in all, including the
University of Oregon and other
prominent schools of architecture
throughout the United States. The
architectural drawings contain
mostly plans for large buildings.
The other exhibit, which is spon
sored by the College Art Associa
tion of New York, of which the
i University is also a member, is an
exhibition of sculptures. It con
tains the work, “Inspirational
Book-Ends,” by Arthur B. Davies,
well-known sculptor and painter,
and a number of figures of ani
mals, humans, birds, beasts, and
fish, done in bronze and wood
carvings.
Both of the exhibits will be in |
the little art gallery about a week
longer and are open to the public.
MERCURY ATOM THEORY
AIDED BY DISCOVERY
(Continued from Pape One)
designed by Dr. E. D. McAlister,
former professor of physics here
and now connected in a research
capacity at the Smithsonian Tnsti- j
tution in Washington, D. C. Unger, ,
however, has readjusted it and in- \
creased its resolving power.
Mr. Unger is a graduate of Reed
college of Portland. While there
he majored in theoretical physics
and mathematics. Last year he
received an M.A. at Oregon. He
has been here two years.
Not All Dimes Went to Crawl;
Studio Plays Get Their Share
By ISABELLE CROWELL J
Exactly on time the gong sound- '
ed and the curtains opened for the •
third bill of studio plays at Guild
theatre yesterday afternoon. It (
was interesting to see that the
hall was almost filled in spite of {
the ten cent admission charged for
this program to cover royalties.
Not all the dimes went for the; ]
dime crawl, and this all goes to
show that the studio plays are
popular for more reasons than
their usual lack of admission .
charge.
First Play Good
The first play, “The Vanishing ,
Princess,” was good, but not un- ,
usually so. Geneva Barr was de
lightful as Cindy the ragged, but
loyal little street urchin, with her
wise-cracking lines. Harvey Welch
didn't have much to do but bluster
around and repeat, “I say—” every
so often, but he did that so effect
ively that we were glad when he
sat in the vanishing chair and dis
appeared.
Martin Gallagher played the part
of the old magician very consist
ently, and George Root brought in
the romantic interest as the pat
ent medicine king who falls in love
wjth Cindy and turns out to be
the magician’s long-lost son. This
was the longest of the three plays
and was directed by Erma Duvall.
Excellent Cast
“The Beau of Bath,” directed by
Celia Thoma, was a short romantic
scene in verse. The cast was ex
cellent. It was a tribute to any
amateur actor to be able to play
a rather sad part effectively when
wearing a white cotton wig, but
Gene Love did it. Jane Warner
made a charming portrait, and a
still more charming belle. Jepson,
the old servant, played by Miles
jShaw also managed his wig with
great dignity.
“The Dog” was directed by
Florence Holloway. Jean Stange,
as Tiny, the spoiled but pretty lit
tle rich girl, was surprisingly good.
She started off rather stiffly, but
before she finished had given the
best performance of the afternoon.
Jay Downes showed his engaging
smile as the face in the window,
and James Henderson did very fine
restrained acting as the woods
man, whose dog, his best friend,
was shot by a useless little girl
out after bears.
No Play for Two Weeks
These studio plays will be the
last for at least two v/eeks, as the
production of “The Single Man"
will be given next Wednesday and
Thursday evenings. This play is a
gay modern comedy presenting
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Oil Burner To Be
Placed in Depot
Emergency Measure Will
Ward Fuel Shortage
As an emergency measure an
)il burner is being installed in the
urnace room of the University
lepot, according to Mr. G. York,
superintendent of building and
instruction on the campus.
“Our chief fuqj is hog fuel,” Mr.
Sfork said. "It is regularly bought
'rom the lumber mills in the com
nunity, and is ground-up wood. It
is the cheapest fuel we can use mT
that it generates a large amount
of gas which is more important
for heating the water in the boil
ers than is a flame.”
Due to the unstable condition of
the lumber industry at present it
is difficult at times to obtain hog
fuel in sufficient quantities, so to
prepare for any emergency the
oil burner is being installed.
During the Christmas holidays
a shortage of hog fuel was felt
and to meet this contingency a
,cutter was installed at the depot,
with which a supply could be cut
from slab wood.
“With the installation of the
oil burner, we will be prepared to
meet almost any emergency,” Mr.
York said.
The next important work ahead
of the building and construction*
crew is the completition of the
new tennis courts on 14th street,
acording to Mr. York. This work
which was begun last term was
discontinued not long ago on ac
ount of adverse weather conditions.
“Sez Sue’
SHOPPING NEWS
Valentine’s Day
Will soon be here and “Sue” advises you to go
through the Eugene stores and pick out your Valentine
before it is too late. Frilly valentines or more formal
ones, just to suit your individual taste. Don't wait—
go now!
Telegraph
Flowers for a
Valentine
“Send flowers for a Valen
tine to someone dear who is
not near!” What ho! a nice
rhyme for “Sue.” Oh, read
ers! “Sue” just knows that
your Valentine would love
some flowers either sent
from the University Florists
or wired by them. They are
the oldest member in Eu
gene of the Florist Telegraph
Delivery Association, so you
may feel perfectly safe in
wiring your flowers. Come
in early and give your order,
so that you will be fully sat
isfied with your Valentine!
Hurry Co-Eds!
“Sue” saw the darlingest,
gold antique effect earrings.
Some are long drops and
some gold circles. Laraway's
Jewelry Store has just re
ceived a new assortment of
costume jewelry. A darling,
gold and rhinestone neck
lace and earrings which are
just the thing. Also, do you
want to be up-to-the-min
ute? If so, be sure to get
a set of small rhinestone
combs for your hair. They
are so smart!
Well, Jane Cullers, vice-president of the A. W. S., if you
will go to the McDonald Theatre before this Sunday, you will
receive two passes.
Something New!
Just go into Densmore and
Leonard's next to the Mc
Donald Theatre and you'll
find the newest style in
sweaters. Darling, knitted,
wool-lace sweaters with new
frills, and cunning necklines.
They may be purchased 1n
all pastel shades with long,
cap, or no sleeves. Just to
be distinctively different be
sure and get one of these
sweaters—and for only $3.75.
Densmore and L e o n a r d’s
have exclusive rights over
these sweaters in Eugene, so
“Sue” advises you to go in
early and be distinct.
Candlelight~
Soft table linen, dainty
:hina, a centerpiece of spring
flowers—and the sort of a
lunch or dinner that makes
you sigh, “Perfect.” This is
“Sue’s” impression of eating
at the Green Lantern Tav
ern, just across the street
from the College Side. Cozy
little tables for two if you
want an intimate meal; or a
long table for a group—you
will enjoy either at the
Green Lantern. Suggest to
your honorary or your class
in the house that you hold
the next meeting at the
Green Lantern. It will be
doubly enjoyable.
Candy?
What an ideal gift for a
Valentine. The Oregon Phar
macy on Thirteenth is spe
cializing on Whitman’s Val
entine box, and "Sue” knows
that this will satisfy the
sweet-tooth of your Valen
tine. If you are pressed for
time, just call their number
—1-0-8-6—and ask for either
Sid Claypool or Walt Van
Atta, and they will be more
than glad to give you their
best service. And another
thing—don’t forget to send
a valentine to your Valen
tine’s mother. You’re cer
tain of getting on the good
side of the family by sending
a little remembrance.
Hearts!
Sweethearts, friends’
hearts, and mothers’ hearts
—all will be gladdened by a
remembrance on Valentine’s
Day. Now is the time to se
lect your Valentine greetings
and cards, too, so there will
be plenty of time for mail
ing. Quaint lacy Valentines
for Someone, of course, and
then, friendly greetings for
some of your more intimate
associates. Too, there are,
at the Oriental Art Shop,
next to the Eugene Hotel,
gifts that will please "the
folks at home” or “the only
one” on the campus. See
them today.
Are You Puzzled?
About the gift you must buy for that
Valentine Day’s remembrance? Then come
down to Buster Brown's on Willamette,
where you can purchase hose that are sure
to please Her. All the new spring shades
as well as gunmetal, are included in Bus
ter Brown's stock of full-fashioned silk-to
the-top line of hosiery. Your mother and
sister would appreciate a pair too, to com
plete their new spring outfits. Buy some
today. "Sue" advises, and be relieved of
last-minute shopping!