Armour Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois Tuesday, March 3, I936 31/ William Alt JAPAN’S sudden change in gov- ernment last week indicated that she is about to embark on an era of in- tensive militarism that will dwarf her previous aggressive policies. Control will in all likelihood be vested in the hands of high army and navy of- ficials who believe that the previous government which was led by Pre- mier Okada was much too liberal. His party, in practice, looks far from moderate in the eyes of the West- ern World. Theoretically it is de~ mocracy and constitutionalism which are curses to the army war lords. THE RESULTS forthcoming from the new government are likely to have a most profound effect on many nations having extended inter- ests in the Far East. Those that will be most seriously affected by the change are Great Britain, Russia, and China. By the resumption of her aggresv sive policies, Japan will probably at- tempt to completely dominate China. However, Great Britain is an import- ant factor which the Japanese must .consider. For many years the United Kingdom has enjoyed foreign trade with the Far East which they haVe controlled to a great extent by main aging China‘s monetary system. A loss of this trade with all her ter- ritorial holdings would be a serious blow. England will certainly not re- linquish hcr possessions easily. RUSSIA on the other hand has far more to fear than England. A com- munistic spokesman stated, “If a group of officers with an armed regi- mcnt from the barracks can organ- ize a man hunt of government min» isters and political leaders in the na- tion’s guarded capital, it is easy to understand what adventures these gentlemen would carry out if they controlled the situation entirely. It is unavoidable to question what de- gree of peace for Japan itself and the Far East are guaranteed from a repetition of such explosions. SOVIET attempts to establish a general security pact with the form- cr Japanese government to settle border disputes have proved fruit- less. Armed clashes are more and more frequent on the Mongolian frontier and on the border between Mancbukuo and the Maritime Prov- (Conlimird on [Mn/r thrrr) Fleming Speaker at joint Society Meet “Over fifty per cent of the lives lost in fires could have been saved over the drawing board. If we pro- tect our fuel and our drafts we shall cut our fire losses in half." These were statements made by T. A. Flem- ing in a talk on “Fire Protection in Building Construction” before a joint meeting of the F .P. E. 8., W. S. E., and Arx at 10:30 a. m. last Friday morning. Mr. Fleming is a touring speaker at present for the National Board of Fire Under. writers. After studying 78 major conflag- rations, the National Board found that all but one were caused by the faulty building construction. This one was the San Francisco con- flagration, which was caused by an earthquake. Several examples were given by the speaker in which insignificant fires in fireproof basements circulat- ed a draft of hot air in shafts and air-conditioning ducts, causing loss of life and fires several floors above the small fire. Mr. Fleming said that when one breath of this hot air is taken into the lungs, death results. He said that there should be beat— actuated control of dampers and fans in air-conditioning ducts. These ducts are lined with very flamable material whose function is to absorb the sound of passing air. ' l Radio Dance Planned for Alpha Chi Sigma Plans have been completed for the radio dance and buffet supper to be held Friday, March 6 by the Armour chapter of Alpha Chi Sigma, nation— al professional chemical fraternity. The Motor Club Inn at Michigan Boulevard and 33rd has been select- ed as the site of the dance to which alumni members of the Chicago pro- fessional chapter of the fraternity, as well as members and pledges have been invited. As the first social event of the year for Alpha Chi Sigma, the dance promises to be a great success, ac- cording to L. W. Robbie, in charge of arrangements. Other members of the arrangements committee are 0. E. Norris and P. R. Schultz. Profes» sor Barr, faculty advisor, will also be present. At a meeting held last week, 0'. l). Rodriguez, a senior in chemical en- gineering, was pledged to the fra- ternity. Dr. G. Brown Speaker at A.I.Ch.E. Meeting Refrigeration by the cyclic-solu- tion absorption method was dis- cussed by Dr. G. Brown at the meet- ing of the A. I. Ch. E. last Wed- nesday evening at the Hamilton Club. The question of its practical use for heating or cooling large buildings was brought up. and it was pointed out that while the apparatus required was quite expensive it probably could be made practical. The advantage is that the operation is reversible, which means that in the winter, it would be used for heating purposes while in the summer it could condition the air. The technical details were dis— cussed during the course of the evening. Dr. Brown is Professor of Chem- ical Engineering at the University of Michigan. Dr. Barr, who is an of— ficer of the Chicago section was the Armour representative at the meet- mg. Dean Herald Presents Key to City Engineer With members of the Armour fac- ulty and student body attending, Loran D. Goyton, City Engineer was presented with his key to Chi Ep‘ silon, honorary civil engineering fra- ternity, at a luncheon last Thursday. The key was presented by Dean H. T. Heald in the Aquarium Room of the College Inn. The luncheon was arranged by Messrs. G. W. Kohout, and G. D. Arvites, graduates of Armour Institute in civil engineer- ing. Mr. Goyton is a graduate of the University of Illinois and was in- itiated into Chi Epsilon last January. Among those attending the Inn- cheon were: Prof. M. B. Wells, Mr. E. S. Nethercutt, former director and secretary of the W. S. E. and former professor in the civil engi- neering department. Henry Penn, District Engineer for the American Institute of Steel Construction, as well asmany Armour alumni, and members of the Armour chapter of Chi Epsilon also attended. Chess Club VJill Run Round-Robin Tourney Beginning Monday the Chess Club will run a round—robin chess tourna- ment in which ten members will par- ticipate. A time limit of ten weeks has been set during which time, all games will be expected to be played off. During the next two weeks prob- ably two meets will be held; one with the Northwestern University chess team and the other with the Oak Park club. New members are invited to join the Chess Club. A tournament for the new men as well as for other members of the Chess Club will be arranged. Those who care for only an occasional game of chess can make use of the club quarters in the first entrance Chapin Hall, fourth floor. The club meets every day at noon. Many Trustees and Alumni Arterial Musical Clubs” First Public Concert" Faculty Women’s Club Holds Reception A large and glamorous group of alumni, faculty members and their wives, students, parents, and guests witnessed the first public concert of the Armour Tech Musical Clubs at the Goodman Theater last Friday. From both the musical and the social aspects the concert was a huge sucn coss. It seemed that the glee club and orchestra were competing for high honors; both displayed such skill, however, that in your critic's opinion, the result was such that both could feel victorious. The varied lighting effects seemingly played with the music on the emotions of the audi- ence. Soloists Do Excellent Work Signs of nervousness of the men were all as the concert progressed and the singing of the Alma Mater closed one of the most successful events given by the Armour Tech Musical Clubs. George Ormsby, piano player for the orchestra and accompanist for the Glee Club, was specially commended by the audience for his need work. The soloists, Frank Hrachovsky, tenor, John Johnson, trumpeter, and Robert Paulsen, saxaphonists, did their jobs exceptionally well, judg- ing by the applause. Reception a Welcome Feature The receiving of members of the Faculty Women’s club during the in- termission created a remarkably friendly atmosphere among the guests. Several members of the Board of Trustees could be seen conversing with faculty members and alumni. Judging by the success of this con- cert, it is probable that one will be held again next year. Radio Club to Expand Rooms and Activities Members 01‘ the Radio Club are at present engaged in the process of remodeling: their meeting place. This expansion, which has been made nec- essary by the increased number of members, will be accomplished by converting two adjacent rooms into one. Fifteen of the twenty-five members are licensed radio opera— tors. Membership in the Radio Club is open to students in any department who are interested in radio work. Most of the present. members are working: to become licensed opera- tors. Sop/l2 ‘Cotillion’ to Have Later Hours Friday, March 13, is the day on which superstition will be voided, and Techawk social life will reach a peak at the Sophomore “Cotillion” to be held at the Lake Shore Athletic club. On this date, a new type of dance will be introduced to the stu- dent body. The hours of the dance are 10:00 p. m. to 1:30 a. m. Ques— tioned regarding the later starting hour, S. E. Healy Jr., social chair- man, stated: “In the past, Armour dances have started too early in the evening, and as a result, students living far from the loop never arrive until late in the evening.” Another new feature of this dance will be the door prize which will be given to some lucky feminine guest. The drawing for this prize will take place at midnight. Eddie Woodward’s band is char» acterized by a versatile manner of changing from the slower types of dance music to the faster “hi-de—ho” numbers. Through all their pieces, this ten-piece band presents a pro— nounced danceable rhythm. One of their many features is the imitation of theme songs of many of the fam— ous dance orchestras over the coun- ry. Bids were placed on sale last Fri— day morning. A fast selling cam- paign immediately went into effect with the announcement of the “one free bid with every ten sold” policy. er NEW REPORTERS A Few Freshmen and Two Sophomores ...Wllv expect more from col- lege than more academic (raiw iny. . . . . .l/Vho arc 'inlcrcstcd in maws~ paper work, particularly the mow «aerial cud . . . ...Will find an opportunity to secure these advantages and more an. the editorial and sports stuff of the ARMOUR TECH NEWS. . . .Sign up for this year‘s stuff at a reporter’s meeting at mum today. .../»lI€MOUIi’. TECH NEWS of- fice, 4th entrance. 2nd floor, Chopin hall. Players Will Discuss Party on Wednesday Arrangements for a party to be given Saturday evening. March 14, at the home of S. M. Miner, will be discussed at the Armour Players‘ meeting tomorrow. The presenta- tion 01' a skit and other arrange- ments toward entertainment will be topics of the meeting. The party is planned to be a mixed gathering, and Professor Hendricks, faculty spon- sor, and his Wife, will attend. Tentative plans for the next play to be produced by the players in- clude a one-act version of a Shakes- pearean drama, and the probable production of a threevact play about the middle of May. As a feature of “Open House Night” during Junior Week, the staging of a puppet show has been discussed. “Cycle ”is to Home Societies ’ Bucking With arguments in regard to dis- tribution of composite fees settled and disposed of, the editorial staff of the Cycle announces that the honor- ary and social fraternities and do» partmcntal organizations have ap- proved of the prices set for their sections. In the forthcoming issue of the annual there will be more advertise- ments than in the preceding years, and consequently more space will be devoted to them. The cover will be an imitation leather with attractive impressions and a clever color scheme. Its size will be the same as that used in previous years. Cycle pictures are to be taken in the gymnasium on the following days: 9:30-—Juni0r Class. 10:30—«Sophomore Class. 11 :30-—Frcshman Class. 12:15—Campus Club. 1:15——American Society of Mechan- ical Engineers. l:35-—Fire Protection Engineering Society. 2:00—Western neers. 2:20—«American institute of Elecsy trical Engineers. ' 2:40——American Institute of Chem- ical Engineers. Society of Engi- 3:00———Armour Players. 3: O—Ilonor “A” Society. 3:40—Interclass Track Champions Sophomores (in uniform). 4 :Oowlnterfraternity Basketball Champions Phi Pi Phi (in uniform). Thursday, March 5— 9:30—Armour Architectural ciety. 10:00—Rifle Club. 10:20—Chess Club. 11:15—Indoor Track squad (in uni- form). 11:30—Cheer Leaders (in uniform). 11:45—-—Radio Club. Although students are excused from their classes at the time their group pictures are taken, the photo— graph committee has requested that they be prompt to avoid confusion, and that they leave the gymnasium after their group has been photo- So— chncsday, March 4—- I Fraternity Danica to Be Held at Medinah After several attempts in the past, the first annual inter-fraternity dance is to become a reality on Salk urday, March 7. The affair, a for— mal supper dance, is to be held in the Imperial Dining Room of the Medinah Athletic Club, and will be enlivened by the music of Charlie Straight’s popular orchestra. About eighty couples, representing the social fraternities and stray Greeks at Armour, will be assured of excellent surroundings in the at- mosphcre of the Imperial Room, ac— cording to George L. Savidis, chain man of the event. This room is larger than the Tropical Room which was first selected for the dance. It has balcony tables at two ends of the room and is used regularly for for- mal dining aii’uirs. Further assurance of perfect danc- ing conditions has been provided by the selection of Charlie Straight’s or- chcstra to furnish the snappy col- lege—rhythm type of music which he incorporates in his playing. Special arrangements of Armour fraternity songs will be featured. Downtown WEE. to Hear Talk on Utilities Louis Martin Scars, Professor of History, Purdue University, will speak on the public utility business at the meeting of the Chicago W. S. E. next Monday, 7:00 p. m., at the Engineering building, 205 W. Wacker Drive. Professor Scars will picture the utilities as seen by the average citi- zen, and his views have been reports ed to be of interest to all engineers. A common notion at Armour has been that the W. S. E. embraces only civil engineers. This is not true; the W. S. E. is a society for all engi- neering. The Chicago W. S. 13., both the main and junior sections, has is- sued an invitation to Armour men of all departments to attend the meetings. The main section meets on Monday, and the junior section on Thursdays. The topics of the next meetings are of a more technical nature than the present one. The following is a schedule of talks from March 5 to March 23: March 5—“OxyuActclyIcnc Wcld- ing and Cutting Practices"—-C. E. Rhcin. March 9-—“Engineering in Gas I‘lousewl‘leating"-—Alifred G. Canar. March 12—~“Gas and Ceramic In- dustry in Northern Illinois”——C. F. Ilenness. March 16—«“Sclection and Applu cation of Cast Metals for Engineer- ing: Construction"——G. P. Phillips and “Engineering in its Relation to Foundry”~———G. M. Zabel. Student Talks to Be Given or Moth Club N. Lozins and J. Bobbill are to he the speakers at the first Math Club meeting for this semester on Friday, March 6, at 10:30 a. m. Themes for the speakers are ”The l Life of Pythagoras," and “The Pyth- agorean Theorem. M. Dannis, whose paper on “Trick Mathematics," was announced last week, is to speak at a later meeting. A continuation of the lecture on the slide rule which was given last semester is contemplated by the club. If enough interest is evidenced, the lecture will be continued. E. Simelt Recovering tram Serious illness Ervin J. Simck, recently appoint- ed business manager of the Armour Tech News, has been seriously ill with influenza at the Municipal Con- tagious Disease Hospital, and for the past two weeks his duties on the News have been assumed by C. Du Sell, past business manager. Simek is well on the way to recovery now, however, and expects to resume graphed. school work in about three, weeks. llilbdlll’l Will. Wit dll Mild. llllbll‘l lidllllllltl Honor Awards and Tan. Meta Pi Assemblies to Follow Soon CHANCES APPROVED After a long period of discussion, the second revision of the A. T. A. A. will come up for a vote before a gen- eral assembly of the student body next Friday morning" at 10:30 a. m. Beginning with a heated discussion last December 5, an unusual inter— est in the constitution led to the formation of a constitutional com- mittee composed of R. R. Johnson, J. 0. Larson, ll. P. Millcvillc, S. Miner, D. J. Neal, R. M. Paulsen, R. A. Pe- terson, and F. X. Popper. This com- mittee formulated several changes, which were submitted to the various classes. List Important Changes The important changes proposed by this committee were approved in general, by all four classes and are as follows: a change in title to Arm- our 'l‘eoh Student Association; a new statement of the object of the organ- ization; the inclusion of the alumni as members; the addition of another student member to the Board of Con— trol; inclusion of the total amount of surplus in the yearly financial state~ merit; and the delegation of the power of hiring,r coaches to the Board of Control. The sophomore class was the last to act on the proposed changes, at their meeting yesterday, while the freshmen were the only class to ac- cept the changes with reservations, Two Future Assemblies In addition to this important as- sembly, there are two more in the oiling. First will come the honor as sembly, which meets for the purpose of making public awards to outstand- ing men at Armour, the awards be- ing given for athletic and other ac- tivities. The second assembly is to serve the purpose of publicly introducing those men who have been elected to Tau Beta Pi, national honorary engi— neering fraternity. ‘Coal Supply to—Last "1120 Yoars’: W. Abbot "After the Coal ls Gone—Then What?” was the subject of a high~ ly entertaining discourse given at the Friday A. S. M. E. meeting by W. L. Abbott, retired chief engi- neer of the Commonwealth Edison Company. Mr. Abbott, who has spok— en at Armour on numerous previous occasions, has spent fifty years as an engineer in the field of electrical power generation and is a widely recognized authority on the open» tion of steam power plants. Consume Cool Supply Mr. Abbott’s lecture was of a speculative nature and well spiced with humor. According to Mr. Ab- bott, the world’s coal supply should be entirely used up within a period of one hundred twenty years. As a result of the burning of all this coal, he said, the tendency will be to greatly increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the air, producing; a situation similar to that of the Carboniferous Age. Temperate Zone to Change Mr. Abbott explained that the great size and abundance of vegeta- tion in this period was caused by the large percentage of carbon dioxide in the air. It was at this time that the formation of cur coal deposits began. When the burning: of the coal returns the carbon dioxide to the air, according to Mr. Abbott, not only will vegetation become abund- ant but this gas will store heat from the sun’s rays, extending the temper— ate zone some five hundred miles northward, so that there may also be some advantages resulting from the loss of our coal supply.