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15 -M :o Two THE DAILY TAR HEEL Sunday, October 1, 193$ )t Bail) Kwc ieel The oScial newspaper of the Publications Union Board of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where it is printed daily except Mondays, and the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Holidays. Entered as second class matter at the post oSce of Chapel Hill, N. C, under act of March 3, 1879. Subscription price, $4.60 for the college year. ' OSces on the second floor of the Graham Memorial Building:. Claiborn M. Carr Thomas Walker Marcus Feinstein .Editor .Managing Editor business Manager CITY EDITOR FOR THIS ISSUE: J. D. WINSLOW Sunday, October 1, 1933 The King Is Dead, Long Live the King! Although the resignation of Dean Manning as head of the medical department will be keenly felt, the University is exceptionally fortunate in having on its faculty a man such as Dr. Charles S. Mangum to whom it can turn for a worthy successor. . , No man whom they could have chosen could have been more completely a part of the Uni yersity nor more unselfishly interested in its welfare. More than forty-two years ago he first .came to the University as a student, the university at which his father was ah r esteemed faculty member for fifteen years. , .During his years here as a student he was active in cam pus affairs, and in his junior year, was ; 'awarded a trophy, as the best all-round athlete at the University. In 1S96, after taking his M.D. from J effer son Medical College ; and doing graduate ; work at Harvard, he returned to the university as a professor of physiology. From then until the present date he has been an integral part of the University and Chapel Hill life. In his thirty-seven years here he has acquired f or him self a host of friends throughout the south be cause of r- his kindness and sympathy towards his students. .... - , , Under the hew regime the Uniyersity medi cal school may look forward to a continuation of the ideals which have made it the leading two- year medical school in the south. The Univer sity will see a deepening of the spirit which more than a thousand students nave carried with them into their profession. V.C.R. n his musty books. But from all we can find out (and read in the papers) the brain trustee is destined to continue his advisory role, at least until economic ship of state is sailing on smooth waters once more. This does not mean that the present brain trust is likely to have a permanent place in the ad ministration, but as one editor has suggested, they are likely to be recalled at any time the economic affairs of the country get out of shape, o diagnose and prescribe accordingly. President Roosevelt has too much common sense himself to leave everything to the poli ticians, and we can do no less than assent to his judgment. And if some of us think it tend ing toward the pedagogic and impractical, it would be well to look over the records of some of the "professors" who make up the invest ment in brains. Arthur E. Morgan, for one, can hardly be accused of being anything else but a common-sense planner. He is famous for his experiment at Antioch College, where students work part time in classrooms and part time at regular jobs. While we do not insist that the brain trust is due for a permanent government job, we can say with some assurance that, if . the NBA, the' greatest piece of reconstructive legislation en acted in this country, succeeds as anticipated- the college professor is destined to enjoy the elevated position of being foremost in the ranks of the economic planners at Washington. And if it does not succeed as anticipated, the fault will hot be its impracticality, but its abuse.-A.T.D. afternoon listening to wonderful singers and to imagining that these opera heroes are as hand some as their voices are beau tiful. Or, instead of straining one's . 1 t j: eyes irom too mucn reaumg, one could tune in on those hair- raising programs that curdle the blood, such as "Witch's Tale" and "Crime Club." If one does not take a paper, one can turn on the radio and in a few minutes find out what has been going on in the last twenty- four hours. All of the educat ors say that we are undergoing one of the most interesting ages, oecause 01 tne economic, Taxes - - - ' And Texts ...'..y-.; THe University of North Carolina, as well as other state-maintained institutions, nas some reason to be indebted to those who have made the sales tax possible arid who have put it into execution. . For the present, at least, it means more money for our needs as well as for the . other branches of the state-supported system But, one particular feature of the sales tax which has struck most of the students in state colleges this year as somewhat unfair is the tax on textbooks. . Texts in grade and high schools as well might be, are exempt from the tax But the college textbooks, more expensive and equally necessary, are taxed; and it undoubtedly works a hardship on many of those who are already pruning their expense accounts to the core. A few cents is not, it is true, an over whelming sum: of money, and there would be little cause for dissatisfaction if it did not please the University instructors to change texts as often as they change their neckties. : : In the field of . economics, where last year's teachings are in some cases as outworn as last year's newspaper, a change of texts is compre rhensible, but the only explanation for constant : shifting of v books in literature and classical ; courses would seem to be that the professors get tired of teaching the same texts, year after year. This, too, is comprehensible, but let the professor remember that his change is sung to .a tune of from two to six dollars by every stu dent in his classes. v- And,, since change is the order of the day, on the campus and in the outside world, the tax descends upon us to the musical clanking of coppers on-an average of three times a year. , Textbooks are as much a part of the sus tenance of the ambitious student as bread and butter, and resemble in no small part a tax on such food as is necessary to existence. As Ba con has it : "Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. ..." Regardless of the classification into which they fall, textbooks must be bought, and those who do not resent the inroads upon their pocket books find taxes on texts wrong in principle.- H.N.L. Work With Uncle Bifl , Around Graham Memorial every day in the week, no matter what the weather, may be seen Uncle Bill McDade, who is janitor of the build ing in name, but who in spirit and self -appointment is custodian, building director, and owner. A spot of dust or a patch df cigarette ashes do hot appear that Uncle Bill does not have them brushed meticulously from the floor within few minutes. . " Uncle Bill is perhaps the oldest and one of the best known residents of Chapel Hill, having been here since the Civil War during which time he says that he stayed in the same house with his "missus" while the "massa" was 0 fighting, but in spite of his age he is on the job here every day, seeing that Graham Memo rial is kept clean despite the carelessness of the students. . : ;V.. , . . . Many students are too prone to throw cig arette ashes and magazines around carelessly when they come into the Student Union because they evidently think that the fee of one dollar which they pay takes care of the cleaning ex penses as well as their use of the lounge arid game room. They are right when they think that this fee takes care of the expenses, but when they, go so far as to forget themselves enough to leave dusty tracks over the floor of the lounge, they are not only claiming more of their share of the fees, but they are making extra work for Uncle Bill, who has to clean up after them. . .. ; Neither should the students sleep in the lounge. Of course everyone knows that the sofas and chairs are soft and comfortable, but they were put hereof or, the students to sit in. It is one of Bill's , duties to see that no sleeping goes on, but he says that he hates to wake them, although he knows that it is against the rules. If the students would refrain from dropping ashes, walking across the floor with dusty feet, and sleeping in the lounge, they would not only be living up to the reputation of a Carolina stu dent, but they would be doing a great service to Uncle Bill, who works much harder than his meager salary requires merely because he thinks that Graham Memorial should be kept in a good condition. F.P.G. . 50- leavQId Society Founded As Memoriallo "Father Of Science" - . o ...: Dr. Elisha Mitchell, Scientist and Pastor, Responsible for Early Advancement of University's Work in Scientific Research; Lost Life on Mountain Peak Which Bears His Name. ; 0 ; To-day marks the fiftieth an niversary of the founding of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Socie ty. During its half century of existence the organization has been one of the leading state forces for the advancement and dissemination of scientific knowledge. Curiously enough, on that hot day fifty years ago when a Rorial. and bolitical uDheavals, 1 small group of scientists banded in the bistorv of the world. This together for their own better- has been compared with that of the Greeks and with the time of the Renaissance. It is neces sary to keep up with the times. Is there a real reason why we snoum not nave raaios; There will be quiet hours for the radio as well as for the phone. If you want radios in the dormitory, sign the petition posted (m . the bulletin board in the Shack. . ; Margaret Gaines. LAW ATTENDANCE BEST W. DECADE Continued from first page) grandson of the late Profesor John Manning, for whom Man ning hall, the law building at the University, is named; F. M. Parker, son of Haywood Parker, of Asheville; R. R. Reynolds, Jr., son of United States Sena tor, "Bob" Reynolds, of Ashe ville; C, G. Rose,. Jr., son , of Charles G. Rose, of Fayetteville; D. R.-Seawell, son of , the Assis tant Attorney General, A. A. F. Seawell, of Raleigh; and N. A. Townsend, Jr., son of, Judge N. A. Townsend, of Charlotte. .The Cloistered Pedagog Emerges , Those in on the political know predicted that the resignation of Professor Moley as under study to the Secretary of State meant the be ginning of a decline in importance of the Roose velt administration "brain trust." Will Rogers in particular, as exemplary of good old common sense behind down-to-earth humor, intimated that the college professor had no business in the politician's place and should bury his hose Speaking The Campus Mind (Editor's Note s This column is open to the expression of any student's ideas on any subject. All letters ad dressed to the editor must be signed in order to be published. The opinions expressed here are not neces sarily those sponsored by the editorial board of the Daily Tar Heel.) What? -No Radios? .We want radios ! It, is much more fun lis tening to jazz than it is to listen to girls picking out notes that have a faint resemblance to those old familiar songs known as "Home Sweet Home" and "Old Black Joe." Oh, yes, and "Chop Sticks" has been one of the favorite tunes, that is to say the choppy part of it. Now we want radios in our rooms. We could get such snappy songs as "Red Hot Mamma" and "Sing" ; and if one is sad perhaps "Last Round-Up" would help one to get the blues in a bigger way. ; Or, one could tune in on the opera and so spend an afternoon of aesthetic enjoyment. Rosa Ponselle, Geraline Farrar, and Lily Pons would quiet a confused brain more than cigarettes and asperin tablets. Those without dates could spend a thrilling WINSTON TO TALK OF AYCOCK'S LIFE ON FOUNDERS' DAY (Continued from first page) ' versity for the exercises and spend the remainder of the week here, that they may see the Uni versity as it operates under normal conditions. The University will provide dormitory rooms for all visitors desiring them, for which there will be only a small charge. Other features of University Day being planned includes a play reading, probably by Paul Green, and a reception in Gra ham Memorial in the afternoon and a musical recital that night On the following evening, Friday, the 13th., the Ibsen Players will present "Ghosts" in Memorial hall as the opening feature of the Student enter tainment series. Arid on Sat urday, October 14, the Carolina Georgia game will be played here. Tennis Balls SUTTON DRUG CO. ment no Elisha Mitchell was among them. Yet, the spirit of one of the greatest scientists of the University hovered over the meeting and lent an influence sufficient enough to cause the society to adopt his name. Scientist and Minister Like so many other illustri ous figures of the mid-Victorian e r a, Mitchell's attitude ,was equally influenced by science and religion. While head othe University mathematics de partment he also served as preacher for the college chapel. Trained i n the venerable Bible and classics tradition t)f education, his physical appear ance easily suggested a patri arch berit bri improving the stat us of his tribesmen. A man of large stature, his great physical strength, untiring energy, dry humor, and insatiable curiosity soundly equipped him for his important role in. human af fairs. Augmented Research Work In 1825, when he was thirty two years old, he was transfer ee to the rather meagre depart ment of science. Previously, Dr. Mitchell had made foot ex-, cursions through the country surrounding the Hill to satisfy his interest in botany. After taking charge of chemistry, mineralogy, and geology, he ex tended his field researches. His work was so exhaustive that at the time of his death no one had a superior knowledge of the features and resources of the state of North Carolina. Dr. Mitchell enjoyed activity. In addition to serving as a Uni versity professor, he undertook the education of his own child ren, held a regular ministerial position in Chapel Hill, accept ed the posts of the peace and village commissioner, farmed extensively, and even acted as police magistrate. Tropic Death He met his death in what has been termed "a scientific fash ion." Attempting to scale alone the highest peak of Black Moun tain in Yancey county, he was overtaken by a . thunderstorm. In the darkness of the night he tried to make a slow descent of the treacherous mountain. At approximately 4 nineteen minutes past eight his' watch, now in the possession of the University, stopped at that time he plung ed headlong down a forty foot precipice into a small but deep pool at the foot of a waterfall. On the 8th of July, 1857, the. body of Dr. Mitchell was found by a searching party at the bot tom of the pool. The mortal re mains of the great adventurer appeared to the grief stricken, eyes of his friends as a figure with out-stretched arms, a hand still clasping a broken branch. of laurel. A Carolina Barbariossa The remains of the father of University scientific endeavor were interred in Asheville, but,, pressed by the solicitation on. the part of the mountaineers of Yancey, his family allowed the. body to be removed and placed on the top of Mount Mitchell, so named at that time in his hon dr. A tablet on that lofty height, bears the legend, "Before him, lies the North Carolina he loved so well and served so faithfully From his couch its hills and val leys melt into its plains as they stretch away to the shores of the eastern ocean whence the dawn, of the last day streaking quiet ly westward, as it lights the mountain tops first, shall awake hiiri earliest to hear the greet ing of 'Well Done, Good anF Faithful Servant Bargain at " Sutton's 10 to 11 Mornings & Evenings The Folks Back Home Could See You Now! Why Not BORROW A KODAK FOESTER :&W&t U CCJ., No Deposit or Rental Fee Required for Students Enjoy the speciM, -sy at 3 Served From Noon Until 8 P. M. Cafe THE WORLD'S BEST SCHUTZ ' On Draught and in Bottles Mm We serve not only the best beer but the freshest. CIGARETTES Kegs tapped every 10 to 18 Hours CIGARS FOUNTAIN SERVICE MAGAZINES NEWSPAPERS
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