c COMMITTEE
~h«rs of t h • ^ dance public**/ ire asked to
„ the Trojan office 'clock today.
SOUTHERN
A L 1 F O R N I A
DAILY!? TROJAN
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Voting member* of the Legislative council will meet today at 12 in the Student Union lounge. All members must be present.
NO. XXII.
Los Angeles, California, Wednesday, October 22, 1930.
No. 29
KILLED GERMAN I BLAST
n of Dynamite 0t Blamed For er.
^ Germany Oct. 21. f a hundred men were far belo* ground In the ^1 mine today in an th,i tilled scoreo and rly ICO workers, dal death list reached workers fought den-reach 124 miners be trapped 1,400 feet be-surface. Fear grew that the men still entombed
KNOWN DEAD
dal casualty list, an-ler a muster of miners, lowing figures: dead 134
(entombed or dead) 124 I Wive 382
Tied include 98 Injured. I workers had been able kte only to a depth of ‘lO feet as darkness fell istrait mining commun-bad, during a frantic torn and twisted pits Lj, however, to "provide [ men with food.
PUMPED TO MEN iportant at the moment, been able also to pump "e gas filled seams, and eld hope of Bavlng them.
was faint, however, i were fears during the hundreds had died ln Ic explosion which occur-ornlng, when 2,000 mln going down ln the pits •y’s labor,
ster occurred at 6:46 uae was not determined, ion of a dynamite depot elm mine was regarded "'SI likely explanation, rce of the explosion ground like an earth-_es shot from the pit, by clouds ot smoke, near the head of the pit tumbled down, f the dead were killed nd, three in the techni-, which the explosion de-
1TEES PLAN S. C. HI-JINKS
L;tees are already formu-•“s for the annual HI-Ich will be held ln Bovard i on Nov. 9. Helen Pet-in charge of this year's
ore the Hi-Jinks has been pt social affair of the year rslty women, and this be no exception to that I plans are carried out as
8 Helen of Troy" ls one Portant parts of the num-ParationB which are being omeu'B organizations on us are practicing skits laity numbers to be pre-the entertainment.
**r the theme centered Alice Id Wonderland;” the women have chosen ay Alrott's books as a ihe program. Prizes are or the best specialty num-tumea, and sklu.
U°n 10 lt>e program, other wU1 ^ provided. Mem-* c°mmUtee in charge , ®e an sbundance of pop tn, and candy.
r L e a d e r s n For Prom
m* of the junlor claB8fcJ Architecture, l)en-Engineering. Commerce. , ffiwy. and Law, met *h’
pre“0ent, Stated: -Ten » ® 0ow *>eln* drawn iimor Prom to b* riv. future.
Governor Names New Regent For California
CACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 21 (UP)—Appointment of Sidney M. Ehrman, San Francisco attorney, as regent of the University of California, filling the post of A. W. Foster, who died last week, was announced today by Governor C. C. Young.
Ehrman graduated from the University of California ln 1896 and was recommended three years ago by Foster and others as a capable member of the board of regents.
Final Bowen Contestants Are Chosen
Twelve Survive Elimination Held Last Night at Law Buildmg.
With a score more contestants than in any previous year, the Bowen cup preliminary speech trials were held last night In tbe Law School building. Forty-seven entries participated, from which 12 were selected to compete ln the finals at 6 o’clock tonight.
Those qualifying for the finals in the order of their rating, were U. S. Mitchell, Ames Crawford, Thomas Kuchel, Irving Shore, Emil Steck, Dick Creighton, Marlon Richardson, Cecily Hilton, Richard Tilden, Myron Sunde, Worth Bernard, and Oeorge Qettelson.
Honorable mention was given to James Kerby, Donald Prosser, Walter Harbut, Sidney Levine, Arthur Livingston, Ted Sudbat, Otis Kelly, Phil Healey, J. Arbogast, HasklU Tidwell, and Randall Swanberg
Mitchell, highest rating speaker, talked on "The Communist Mind." Crawford !n second place, discussed “What Is Wrong With Business," and Kuchel, third, talked on “Is The Worst of the Business Depression Over?"
The twelve flnalista will draw topics for tonight's speeches at 6 p.m., and must be ready to Bpeak at 8 p.m. The public will be welcomed to hear the talks, which will be followed by presentation of cups to the five speakers rating highest. Bates Booth, public speaking and debate coach has particularly invited fraternity and sorority members to attend.
PAN-HEL. DANCE WILL BE GIVEN
The Pan-hellenic formal dance will take place Friday evening, Nov. 7, tn the Student Union social hall. Novel decorations wili be carried out In fall colors.
Betty Howes, vice-president of Pan-hellenic, is being assisted by Mildred Welch in making arrangements for the evening. Committees have been appointed to take care of such important details as: orchestra, decorations, tickets, punch, and programs.
Martha Beel, representing Alpha Chl Omega, is making negotiations with several orchestras; Phyllis Franklin, Pi Beta Phi, is in charge of decorations; tickets are being taken care of by Hazel Redfleld, Kappa Alpha Theta; Patricia Vigne, Zeta Tau Alpha, is In charge of the punch; and Narcisse Truitt, Phi Mu, will look after the programs.
FROSH, SOPHS ARE SET FOR BRAWL TODAY
3 0 0 Underclassmen to Battle on Dental Field in Annual Tie-up.
Underclassmen will mix at 2:30 this afternoon in the annual fresh-man sophomore tie-up to determine the athletic supremacy for the year. Dental field, at the rear of Mudd Memorial hall, is the scene chosen for the battle.
Each class will chose 150 men to participate in the affair, 60 men for each of the three events. Tug-of-war and pushball will start the contest, and the tie-up proper will furnish the climax of the afternoon. Each participant ls given a short length of rope, and as the two teams rush at each-other they will try to tie up and carry 'heir opponents off the field.
Otto Christensen, all-U freshman president, haa asked the men of his class to be at the field before 2:16 ln order to select teams for each of the events.
Sophomores will meet with their president, Richard Tilden, today during chapel period in 206 Hoose to arrange their line-up.
Both classes have asked the fra ternltles to aid by sending out their underclass members and pledges.
Commerce Dance Being Organized By Seven Groups
College of Commerce will give its first dance of the year on Nov. 14, at Whiting's ranch, fifteen miles from Los Angeles.
The hard times party will take place in a barn at La Crescenta and will be very lively with its lavish decorations and novel entertainment. Old clothes, wagon rides, and cider will furnish back yard atmosphere. Prizes will be given for the best costumes. Bob Brown's Southlanders will supply the music for the affair.
Sale of tickets will start this week, the price of the bids being $1.00 a couple. Everyone is invited to attend the affair.
Members of the committee that have been working on the dance are as follows:
Entertainment and orchestra: Wilmer Morby, chairman; Joe Burcham, Paul Sylvester, Paul Farr, Lloyd Porter, Dick Mogle
Decorations: Doris Sweet, chairman. Louise Graves, George Walker, Arthur Randorf, Katherine Hackney, Ralph Collins.
Bids and programs: Frances Todd, chairman; Gladys Kik, Grace Edick, Clarence Stringer, Morton Morehouse, Stuart Philip.
Publicity and advertising: Lauren Dahl, chairman; Joe Michlche, Jack Morrlton, John Rogers, Lee Morehouse, Sam Kline.
Location: Hugh Miles, chair man, Hugh Andrews, Gerald Dun can, Gilbert Morse, Bob Dubbell. Howard Hoffer.
Ticket sales: Fred Clark, chairman; Bob Hall. Fred Smith, Dick Van Vliet, Tom Mills, Jim Truher, Barry Stephens, James Hickey, Harris Robinson.
Women’s Club Organizer Speaks To Trojan Y.W.C.A. Gathering
Of interest to all girls on campus ls the announcement lhat Mrs. Robert J. Burdette Is coming to the University of Southern California on Wednesday, Oct. 22. is speaker at the first open meeting of thei V
W. C. A.
Her subject is, "What are the Girls of Today Thinking About?” She has just returned from an extensive tour of the Pacific Northwest.
Mrs. Burdette has done work of Importance in many fields, her greatest interest lying in affairs of women. She holds many honorary positions and has been Instrumental ln the founding of several women’s clubs.
At present she ls engaged ln the promotion of an organization of women called the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in Foreign Countries. She believes that by
^keeping 28 foreign nations ln contact with cne another through women's organizations international peace will be encouraged; and she is backing this interesting project with all of her organizing ability and genius.
Beth Tlbbot urges that all girls attend the V. W. C. A. open meeting and hear Mrs. Burdette; for the message of one who is of such prominence ln politics and educa tion and who haa for years been influential In women's orgaltuatlons and college work should be one of value aud importance to every college girl of today.
HISTORIC TROJAN WAR FLAG WILL BE RAISED TOMORROWI
Marking Its Initial appearance on the campus for the 1930-1931 college year, the Trojan war flag will be raised at 11 o'clock Thursday, pre-ceedlng the rally for the Cardinal game. It was announced by Kenneth Callow, rally chairman, yesterday, 11 o'clock classes will be dismissed
for the assembly.	j
Following the raising of the war flag, accompanied by the sounding of the trumpets, students and members of the faculty will adjourn to Bovard auditorium where speakers and an orchestra will comprise the program with Fillmore Marvin, yell king, leading the rooters in university songs and cheers.
SEND-OFF FOR TEAM ln addition io the morning rally, the committee has planned s send-off for the team, beginning at 6:45 p.m. The parade will be formed on University Pork.
Co-operating with the heads of the rally, the Associated Students' bookstore will provide free decorations for participants in the parade.
According to Callow, the parade of students will be permitted to go to the station without being cut In on by outsiders, and violators will be punished.
Following the tradition, established for the Washington State College-Southern California rally, school songs will be sounded on the Mudd hall chimes at Thursday's rally.
COMMUNrrY CHEST WORK UNDER WAY; HALLS ADDRESSED
Campus Canvassing to Start
Immediately; Marjoria Edick
Speaks to Students.
Preliminary work on the S. C. Community Chest drive, scheduled for Oct. 27 to 30, was begun last night when Marjoria Edick, chairman of organizations for the drive, explained the working of the campaign to students of the Women’s Residence ball.
Miss Edick told of the good work that has been accomplished by the Community Chest — of the poor families that have been aided by the Chest. Concluding her speech, she asked that every woman living In the Residence hall contribute to the fund.
Ann Craig, president of the hall, will assist her in the drive, and will head a committee of Residence hall women who will collect money. The committee Includes Margaret Arroues, Edith Lawton, Louise Trammell, Gertrude McCain, Shirley Griffin, Helen Rogers, and Louise Clapp. A canvass of the hall will begin immediately.
Tomorrow night, Miss Edick will speak before students of Aeneas hall on the same subject. Elliott Shefflin will bead an assisting committee here. She will speak at the Y. W. C. A. banquet immediately following her talk at Aeneas hall.
At a meeting yesterday afternoon. Helen Johnson, chairman of the sorority drive, distributed pins to members of her committee. This group includes co-eds from every sorority on the campus,
Karl Waegele, working under Dick Mogle ln the 9 o'clock class drive, will be in charge of a group canvassing Old College, Tbe committee includes Harry Kufus, Elmer Franzen, John Dorfner, Paul Zander, Walt Hewitt, Les Fay, Wiley Foster, Bill Walsh, Del Reese, Francis Van Deusen, Hugh Andrews, Bob Hall, Hugh Miles, Harold Barr, Frances Todd, Hyrum White, Molrt Morehouse, Wilmer Morby, Doris Sweet, Ralph Wilcox, Bill Walker, Bud Medbury, Maurice Cashlcn, Charles O'Brien, and Lloyd Porter. They will start active work on the drive next Wed nesday.
Ran Ritchey, general chairman of the drive, yesterday appointed Fred Goss chairman of a poster committee. Goss will be assisted by Mildred Welsh and Evelyn Wells.
Pictures of Cougar Game to be Shown
. Motion pictures ot the football squad’s trip to Washington State College at Pullman will be shown at the University Dye works, 3407 University park, at 7:30 p.m. today.
“Mac" McGllvenoy, who took the pictures of the game, of the workouts, and of scenes along tbe route, invites all students to see tbe 30-minute travelogue. Admission will be free. The entire football squad will see the pictures for the first time tonight.
8TUDENTS TO MEET
The following students have been requested to meet Dick Miller this morning at 9:60 ln tbe i21 Rodeo room, 221 Student Union: Paul Bodenhamer, Waiter Frits, Heard Izant, Dick Hastings, Ray Brooks, Marc Ellsworth, Norman Cowan. Claudls Shirley. George Coverdale, Dick Templeton, Paul Van Riper, Don Adams, Gene Handsaker, Kenneth Pulver, and Richard Lindgren.
LORD MELCHETT QUITS POSTS IN PALESTINE ROW
Industrialist Flays Britain's Policy in Handling Holy Land Mandate.
LONDON, Oct. 21. (UP)^Lord Melchett, Industrialist and former cabinet member, wrote a letter to Dr. Chaim Welzmann, head of the Zionists, today, announcing that as a consequence of the government's Palestine policy he had decided to resign his Important posts ln Jewish organizations.
“I feel I cannot longer usefully continue to occupy these offices,” wrote Lord Melchett, the former Sir Alfred Mond. He added that he considered the government's policy a "grotesque travesty on the purposes of the mandate.”
"!t can only be described as an insult to Jewry,” Lord Melchett wrote. He said he had decided to resign the chairmanship of the Jewish agency and the Political committee.
Dr. Welzmann wrote Lord Pass-fleld, secretary of state for the colonies, that he felt it necessary for him to quit as head of the Zionists ln consequent of the government’s statement of its Palestine policy. The government yesterday Issued a “white paper” and an exhaustive report on Palestine, In which It was announced a "measure of self-government" would be Inaugurate din Palestine.
SORORITY TO GIVE FASHION DISPLAY
Presenting fall frocks that reveal the latest In dress fasholns, Gamma Alpha Chi's "Modes of 193*” will be the outstanding attraction at the Y. W. C. A., supper to be held tonight in the social hall at 5:30 p.m.
Gamma Alpha Chl Is the national advertising sorority on the campus, and promotes a fashion show of this kind as an annual project.
Miss Helen Waterman, fashion expert, will be In charge of the models, who are Janet McCoy, Doris Sweet, Doris Horvell, Ruth Browning, Alyce Walker, Margaret Huse, Alice Jordan, and Evelyn Bates.
On Thursday afternoon, Oct. 23, Gamma Alpha Chl will hold a tea at the Iota Sigma Theta bouse, 2711 Ellendale place, In honor of women In the School of Merchandising and others interested in advertising. The tea will be held from 3 to 5 p.m., with Gladys Kik in charge.
Daily Trojan Staff To Meet at 2 p.m.
Dally Trojan staff members will hold two meetings this afternoon. All daily editors, members of the women's and feature staffs, and day sport workers will meet at 2 p. m. in the editorial ofllce. AU night editors, both news and sport, together with tbelr assistants will meet at 2:30 p. m.
Reorganization of tbe staff for the handling of United Press copy will be discussed at these sessions.
FASHION MODELS Models for “Modes of 1931” will meet at 9:50 this morning in the Merchandising office, 268 Stowell hall. Janet McCey, Doris Howell, Margaret Huse, Rut'h Browne, Dorie Sweet, Alyce Walker, Evslyn Bates, and Alice Jordan are ur(jed to be present.
COAST COMICS ASSOCIATION T0MEETHERE1
Western Humor Group to Gather Here for Three-Day Conclave.
For three days. Thursday. Friday, and Saturday, Nov. 13, 14, and 15. the Western Association of College Comics will hold its 1930 convention in Los Angeles.
Wampus, official humor magazine of the University of Southern California, will act aa host In the persons of Wllma Goodwin and Bud Fetterly. The convention, which will take place on the Trojan campus, In Addition to engaging ln editorial and business matters, will be honored by numerous social events planned by the Wampus staff. FETTERLY PRESIDENT
Bud Fetterly, editor of the Wampus for the year 1929-1930, and now editor of the 1930 Associated Students’ Directory, Is president of the organization, and as such will preside at the assemblage.
Wilma Goodwin, present edttor-In-chlef of the Wampus, and Fetterly are arranging the details necessary to a successful convention. Le ers of Invitation to all members, including editors of California, Washington, Washington State, Stanford, Oregon, and Arizona publications, were sent out early this week.
For the business meetings of the group the legislative council rooms on the fourth floor ot the 8tudent Union building have been obtained. Here the members will discuss, among other things, the question of reprint rights. II. A. Swanson, representing the magazine College Humor, will be present to take up that topic.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Among the social events are a motion picture preview In Hollywood, and a tour of a Hollywood motion picture studio. For the majority of the newcomers this will be the flrst opportunity which they have had of visiting the film cap I tal, so It Is expected that the trip will be enjoyed greatly. Following those affairs will be a dinner dance,
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Publisher Leaves Share of Estate To John Scripps
DHTPOIT, Oct. 21—Two daughters and John Paul Bciipps, a grandson, will receive the major portion of the fortune of the late Milton M. McRae, retired newspaper publisher, it was revealed when his will was filed for probate late today.
Mrs. Marie McRae Temple of London, and Mrs. Helen M. Hen derson of New York city are the chief beneficiaries of tbe estate, the total value of which was not estimated ln the will. Jiohn Scripps, who withdrew from classes In the University of Southern California 10 days ago upon McRae's death In Lu Jolla, will receive the MeRae mansion in California, McRae's art collection, and a $50,000 trust fund, the principal and interest to be used for the boy's education.
The will expressed the wish that John Scripps be trained for a journalist's career. Scripps plans to enroll ln tbe university again next February.
Students Needed To Usher at Coliseum Sunday
To help usher at the concert of the U. S. Marine band to be given in the Coliseum Sunday afternoon, a number of student assistants are needed.
Leo Adams, assistant graduate manager, stated yesterday, that 28 guards, 27 gatemen, and 12 tlckit men will be used. He asked that all men Interested sign In his office some time today.
Men who have had previous experience working In the Coliseum are especially asked to sign.
Rebels Win 4 Battles In Brazil
Federals Routed From Three Towns; War Material Captured.
RIO GRANDE DO SUL, Brazil, Oct. 21.(U'P)—'Four rebel victories ln battles on the western front ln Minas Gerlsjlnboate were claimed In a revolutionary communique today.
The rebels claimed they had cap lured Muzamblnho and Montebello, in Minas Oeraes state, driving federalist troops out of both towns; had taken the town ot Gareganta Do Tunel by assault, and had routed federalists at Cruzeiro Do Sul.
Brazil Leader Predicts Success for Revolt
(CopyrlgM 1930 by United Press)
PONTA G R O S 8 A, PARANA STATE. BRAZIL. Oct. 21 — Dr. Oetullo Vargas, head ot the Brazilian rebellion, In the flrst Interview granted a foreign correspondent since the outbreak ot hostilities Oct. 3, declared today the revolt was proceeding more rapidly than he had anticipated.
He expressed optimism tor the success of the revolution, which ts seeking to overthrow the government of President Washington Luis and prevent the Inauguration next month of President-elect Julio Prestes.
Dr. Vargas charged the administration at Rio de Janeiro with corruption ln winning tbe last election, and declared the Brazilian people no longer Intended to permit what the rebels term a small group of politicians to rule by virtue of their political machine. Charges are denied by the federalists who In turn charge corruption among the revolutionists.
L.A.S. FETE WILL BE IN MEN’S GYM
College Plans Semi-Formal Affair Honoring Hawaiian Football Team.
Under the general supervision of Ruth Stein, president ot the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, plans are now being made for the all-unlverslty dance to be sponsored by the college Saturday evening, Nov. 16. The exact location will be announced later, but it Is expected it will be held in the new Men's Gymnasium.
As this Is the first dance to be given by Letters, Arts, and Sciences in two years, tbe newly appointed committee chairmen are now busy at work In order to make this revival a success and to establish It as ono of tbe major social events of the season on a par wltb the Junior <Prom and other all-university functions.
Members of tbe Hawaiian foot-ball team which will appear at the Coliseum the afternoon of the dance have been sent an Invlta t'on to appear aa guests of honor.
DECORATIONS
In keeping witb the spirit ot tbe day, decorations will be carried out In the HawaHan theme. Bids, programs, and decorations will all tend to carry the dancers, In spirit at least, to the beach at Waikiki.
Randall Swanberg Is chairman tor the coming event and Is being assisted by Jean Burke, social chairman of the college legislative council. Swanberg is attempting to obtain someone prominent In the motion picture industry to act as master of ceremonies. Several popular orchestras are under consideration and tbe selecton will be announced soon. In addition, acts of entertainment will be presented between dances.
TICKETS
Tickets for tbe affair will be sold uuder the direction of Fred (loss. He has appointed a committee which 'will canvass every school and organization ou tha campus. Tbe bids will sell for one dollar a couple.
Patrons and patronesses for tbe evening are Dean Francis Bacon, Dr. and Mrs. F. C. Touton, Prof. and Mrs. E W. lllll, and Bates Booth.
The dance will be semi-formal, ln the past the Liberal Arts dances were sport, but the com-
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MEN'S FACULTY CLUB TO MEET
“The Work of the Legal Clinic at tha University of Southern California" vlll be the subject of sn address by Prof. John S. Bradway at an informal meeting of tho Men’s Faculty club at 8 p. m. tomorrow in tbe club rooms on the third floor of the Student Union.
Professor Bradway, a member of the School of Law faculty, ls director of the clinic. All men ot the faculty are Invited to attend the meeting and participate In tho informal discussion following the address. Faculty members ln the College ot Commerce and ln the departments of political science and sociology, it is said, will find Professor Bradway’s talk ol special interest.
Reunion of Journalism Graduates Will Follow S.C."Hawaii Contest
As a fitting climax to tbe colorful Southern CaliforniaUniverslty of Hawaii football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, the second annual journalism alumni reunion will be held ln tbe Student Uuion.
Formal invitations will go outJ from the alumni office within the next tew days lo all persons who worked on the El Rodeo, Wampus, Owl, Dally Trojan, Pigskin Review, the forerunners of tbe Trojan which are the Courier and the Trojan Daily, as well as all former Journalism students. All present students enrolled In Journalism are expected to come.
This years’ Informal dinner dance Is expected to combine the best entertainment of last year with many new features. All Trojans who attended classes under the flrst Instructor, Bruce Bllvee,
will get acquainted with present students. Trojan editors from Telford Work to Ray Zeman will tell of amusing past incidents and present trials.
This ls tbe second opportunity tor those who have been interested in Journalism to hold a gathering with -hose working in the department at present. Tbe reunion last year was held after the Washing ton game and had a huge attendance. This year more than 200 guests are expected.
A campus orchestra will play tor the dance program following tbe dinner.
HYPNOTISM USED IN MURDER TRIAL
BROOKLYN, N. Y., Oct. 21.(HP) —For the first time In the state’s history a man charged with murder will be subjected to hypnosis this week as aclentista seek to determine the mental status of Vincenso Callse, 61.
Calise waa alleged in an indioe-ment to have slain bis 28-year-old son, Salvator, while ln a maniacal frenzy. Two other sons and a daughter were badly Injured as the father stamped madly through their apartment, wielding an axe in one liand aud firing a pistol with th eother, according to the charges.
Two alienists who have examined Caise reported that he apparenUy remembers nothing of tbe alleged attacks upon his family, and the most adroit psychopathic questioning lias revealed hla mind a blank. County judge Taylor then ordered an bypnotic test, Calise’s attorney consenting.
Trojan ‘Date* Book Nearing Completion
"Every house on the campus, social. professional, and honorary ia to be represented in the directory this year," said Bud Retterl/, editor. All matter is in the hands ol the printer and will soon be ready for the copy-readers. Divisional heads have been chosen but not officially announced.
Several thousand copies of the directory will be printed. Many profesaora have made reservations for books. However, tbe directory is chiefly the ''date” V»k for students.