50 The Michigan Daily I AILED TO ANY ADDRESS $3.00 52. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1912. PRICE FIVE 1-1, ITORS UNITE TO ATHLETIC SITUATION itives of Four Conference , an of Michigan, Meet i C~cago to Form Alliance. WELCOME TO MICHIGAN f College Press Expect to iplish End in View by Use oi' Publicity. an Daily Staff Special.) O, ILL., November 29.- Western Conference putter- closed doors at the Auaito- the editors of the college four of the big schools, Conference, and represen- n The Michigan Daily, gath- La Salle hotel and formed the. sole purpose being to adjustment of western ath- 3, and to get the Wolver- a a place in the West. like a bomb out of the this gathering swept the Chicago like wildfire. As THE WEATHER MAN Forecast for Ann Arbor-Saturday,' generally fair and colder; moderate to brisk westerly winds. IUniversity Observatory - Friday, 7:00 p. m., temperature 36; maximum temperature 24 hours preceding, 38; minimum temperature 24 hours pre- ceding, 27; average wind velocity, 13 miles per hour. ly by the Conference schools. Michi- gan's boycott, whiph has been in force since the winter of 1910-1911, was con- demned by all. It was declared to be fairly tyrannical and not within the keeping of good sportsmanship. While; all of the editors favor the return of Michigan to the "fold," they do not feel that the Wolverines should be subjected to a "freeie out" game if they cannot see their way clear to en- ter the Conference again. Mutterings of ridicule were current when this meeting was first announc- ed, but with its session today they have changed to expressions of won- der. That this plan and meeting, conceived by students and put into effect by the efforts of a single college daily, should reach maturity,-and a maturity that amounts to something, -is almost beyond the comprehen- sion of the sceptics of college journal- ism. Its results today are conceded' to be the biggest triumph of college newspapers, and its work is bound to be watched with interest by Chicago at least. STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED IN INYESTIG ITON IN DETROIT Members of Sociological Class Study Conditions Among the ILower Classes. The Associated Charities of Detroit has called to its aid students enrolled in the sociology class conducted by Prof. Charles H. Cooley, to make per- sonal investigations of vagrancy, and conditions under which many of the dwellers in the poorer quarters of De- troit live. The evidence obtained by the student investigators will be com- piled by the Associated Charities for statistical purposes, and the stu- dents will be required by Prof. Cooley to avail themselves of their observ- ations in preparing their regular t-he- ses. "The investigations being conducted in Detroit are entirely voluntary on the part of the students assigned to the work," said Prof. Cooley. "I call- ed for volunteers some time ago, and about 40 offered their service. I se- lected five students, giving preference to those residing in Detroit, because I thought the research work would be of value to them, since it was conduct- ed in their home city. They will make individual investigations, and will not be restricted. They go to Detroit whenever time permits, and gather facts independent of ,each oth zer." FRESH MEDICS HOLD FIRST D)INNER AT MICHIGAN UJNION Fresh medics dined at-the Michigan Union last evening, about 65 members of the class responding to the oppor- tunity to get acquainted. Dr. R. Fl. Mc otter, followed by Dr. A. F. Hurl- bert, both of the medieal faculty, spoke on the honor system. E. A. Prominent chemists to the number of 75 or more, will visit Ann Arbor next Friday to attend the meeting of the American Institute of Chemi- cal Engineers. At 12:30 p. m., Friday, a complimentary luncheon will be served at the Michigan Union. The regular program 'will be held in the chemical amphitheatre, com- mencing at 1:30 o'clock. Papers will be presented by many well-known chemists, including a stereoptican lecture by Prof. M. C. Whitaker, of Columbia University, and a talk by G. W. Thompson, chief chemist of the National Lead Co., New York. The meeting will be open to the public. The regular meetings of the insti- tute will be held at the Hotel Cadillac, Detroit, from Wednesday to Saturday next week. They will be attended by nearly all of the chemical engineer- ing faculty members, some of whom will deliver papers. WILL CHANGE HOUR OF MEETING Tuesday Gathering at Newberry Hatl to Begin at 4:30 O'clock. Beginning next week, the regular Tuesday afternoon meetings in New- berry hall will commence promptly at 4:30 o'clock instead. of at 5:00 as formerly. The principal speaker at next week's meeting will be Dr. Pet- tit, of Ypsilanti. On Monday afternoon, at 4:30, there will be an informal tea for Cabinet members at Newberry hall. c(HExISTS ivLL ARRIVE IN CITY FRIDAY FOR MEETING. Conlvenlion of ('hiemical Engineers to be Attended by Over 5 Prominlent MIen. CONFERENCE FAILS TO ACT AS TO RETURN OF MICHI iestion of Mich- o whether the llowed to play e editors' meet- re importance, the lips of all -that senti- ditors of the of Chicago, >rthwestern. out, The concerning Beardsley, president of ed as toastmaster. the class, act- VEREIN PLAY TRYOUTS PROCEED Cast Will be Selected by Committee of Faculty Members. About one-third of those who had signed up to try out for the Deutscher Verein play did so yesterday after- noon. The remainder will be given an opportunity to try out, Monday af- ternoon from 4:00 to 6:00 o'clock in .room 203, U. H. Those who wish to try out at this time are requested to come as early as possible, regardless of the time for which they have sign- ed up. The faculty committee which pass- es on the candidates is composed of Professors Max Winkler, E. A. Boucke, T. J. C. Diekhoff, and J. W. Schll. After the tryouts are over this committee will select the cast for the play from the tryouts, and also from among those who were in last year's play. GUILD TENDERS BANQUET IN HONOR OF CHINESE STUDENTS A Chinese-American banquet was given in honor of the Chinese students by the Wesleyan guild, in the parlors of the Methodist church last evening, and more than 25 Chinese students at- tended. The assembly was addressed by Dr. D. T. Smith, of the medical faculty,I who spoke on "America's World4 Ideals." C. P. Wong spoke on "Chi- na to America," and "China's World Ideals" was discussed by S. H. Kee.I Regent J. E. Beal, Dr. C. A. Barrett,E of the homeopathic hospital, Prof. D.! W. Springer, principal of the high1 school, and Evan Essary, school com- missioner, were present WILL SPEAK ON MODERN TURKEY' Cerle Francais Course to Commence Tuesday With Lecture., Mr. Harry Wann, instructor in French, will begin the Cercle Francais series for this year with a talk enti-F tied "The Role of Occidental Educa-t tion in the Development of Modern Turkey," next Tuesday afternoon at 5:00 o'clock in Tappan hall. Besides discussing the influence of European -education, Mr. Wann will go particularly into the effects of American schools upon Turkish and Balkan character and . educational systems, and will, discuss the part these schools have played in bringing< on the present struggle, and in sup-t porting it.l Part of Mr. Wann's talk will be de- voted to a discussion of the present war situation and'the political chang- es that it has already brought about among the Turks, as well as among their allied opponents. He will tell of the lamentable condition of thel once excellent Turkish army, and the terrible ravages of cholera in its ranks. The lecture will be given int French. PHYSICIANS WARNED TO BE ON LOOKOUT FOR SMALLPOX NEW RULES MAKE FOOTBALL SAFER SECOND' TRIO OF DEBATERS NAMED ='I what stand they, ke, the first steps vere made and an Alliance of Western College is tlte name of the new body, purpose as set forth by its s is to "fix" Conference diffi- What "fix" means is to bey tomorrow at a second session. time today was needed to set mors aright, and place the va- terests on a common meeting Open Student Campaign. city is to be the medium of x combine. The Saturday ses- 11 be devoted to making plans eat campaign through the col- f the college papers. What and attitude this will take to be decided. The differences i the various colleges are Michigan's rulings, which di- conflict with the Conference, red thoroughly and it is now that an agreement among' :ors can be reached whereby work toward one end. en a campaign among the 25,- dents that are to be found in schools will mean that some- ill at least be commenced astitutions want to be together tics. They are not confident e Conference offers the solu- d they are prepared to take; ter up on their own initiative.' ill be done will depend on the nce meeting largely, and it is I that that body will do some- ith the Michigan question to- Meanwhile the editors are g acquainted, learning each conditions and getting up a good fellowship that will ce- hem together in the coming was no spirit of frivolity at ting. Each editor seemed im- ith a 'determination to learn do the work that is evidently eglected by those in authority. business took up the entire and speeches were made by representatives stating just ch one felt on the question. ,e difficulties and the tangles raightened out, and after that ans were suggested, but for t part these were left for the CAMI S WATER MAIN TO BE READY FOR USE NEXT MONT Work on, the new campus fire main is progressing rapidly and it is ex- pected that it will be completed next month. On account of the large tun- nels for heating and lighting, a pe- culiar system of excavation has been employed in the construction of the main. The pipes have been laid either over or under the tunnels, in order not to conflict with them.. The force for the new main is to be obtained from the Blake fire pump in the engineering building. FRESH LITS WILL DANCE AT BARBOUR GYMNASIUM TODAY Fresh lits will hold a "Get Acquaint- ed" dance at Barbour gym this after- neon at 2:00 o'clock. Girls are re- quested to come unescorted. Chap- erones for the dance are: Prof. J.-S. Custer, Mr. R. W. Cowden, Prof. and Mrs. J. E. Reighard, Dean M. B. Jordan, Prof. E. R. Turner, and Prof. E. F. Hacker. Tickets for the dance are 35 cents. REGULAR UNION DANCE WILL TAKE PLACE THIS EVENING. Members of the committee for the regular weekly dance at the Union tonight are as follows: J. Austin Otto, 15E, chirman; H. Beach Carpenter, '14; E. T. Pfohl, '14L; Wilbur David- son, '13. The chaperones for the dance will be Professor and Mrs. Hen- ri . Hus, and Prof. and Mrs. J. L. French. A good proportion of the tickets for the dance has been dis- posed of, but a number still remain, and may be had by applying at the Tinion desk. MEN STUDEN'T'S WANT THEIR FUSSING-- WOMEN APATHETIC Figures Show Total of Caused by Gridiron Sport in 1912 Season. But 10 Deaths Paul II hiishard, J. S. McElroy Sol Blumrosen Picked for ITarIsity Team. and "BACK-LOT" GAME DANGEROUS I BANK REFORM QUESTION ARGUED One good at least has been accom- plished by the new football rules, if the statistics compiled by The Detroit News, regarding the injuries and deaths as a result of the gridiron ac- tivities this fall, are accurate. These figures show only 10 deaths in the country as compared with 14 in the season of 1911. Not a single college fatality has been recorded. Physicians did not attribute football as a cause of the death of a member of the Yale squad early in the season, so the college game has a clean record. The statistics follow: Total Deaths. At the Webster-Adelphi debate last night, Paul B. Blanshard, '14, J. S. McElroy, '131,, and Sol Blumrosen, '13L, were chosen as members of the team, which, with those selected at the Jeffersonian-Alpha Nu debate last Wednesday night, will represent Michigan in the inter-collegiate debat- es with Chicigo and Northwestern. The first man named is from the Adel- phi society while the last two debat- ed with the Websters. W. W. Schroe- der, '14, Adelphi, was selected alter- nate. C. F. Phillips, '14L, oratorical dele- gate from his class, presided. The judges were: Professors W. G. Stoner and R. W. Aigler, of the law depart- ment, W. A. Frayer, of the history de- partment, J. R. Brumm, of the rhet- 'oric department, and L. D. Wines, of the Ann Arbor high school. The Varsity question for debate, "Resolved, That the Plan of Banking Reform Proposed by the National Monetary Commission Should be Adopted by Congress," was debated last night. The other members of the Varsity, team who were chosen at the Jeffer- Rumor Says Conference is Waiting For Wolverines to Make First Move in Matter of Return. FACULTY CONTROL MOOTED TOPIC Believed That Conference May Grant All Contested Points- Except Faculty Direction. - (Detroit Free Press Service.) CHICAGO, [LL., November 29.- Michigan and her relations with the Western Conference were not definite- ly settled at the meeting of that body at the Auditorium here today. In fact, no statement regarding the true trend of the session could be secured. The meeting was secret from start to finish. There were reports from authorita- tive sources and these were all to the effect that the Conference wants Mich- igan back in the fold again. Just what the discussion today amounted to was not stated, but the fact that nothing definite could be secured leads to the conclusion that the Conference is again waiting for somebody to make the first move. "We do not know officially that Michigan wants to come back" said a member of the Conference tonight. "However, we understand that a rep- resentative from Michigan will be at our Saturday meeting." Will Michigan Petition That old question of whether Michi- gan shall knock on the door, or wheth- er the Conference shall send the en- graved invitations, would seem from this to be the crux of the whole difhi- culty. In all the years that the W1- verinies have been away, there has neverbeen a Conference meeting without some talk of Michigan, and there has never been anything done. The meeting today was merely a rep- etition. However, what tomorrow will bring can not be foretold. I Michigan has a representative here, it is understood that the Conference will be glad to hear the Wolverine statements It is also felt that the Conference will agree to the old training table rule, if Michigan will return. But it is equally certain that Michigan will have to agree to a faculty control of athletics before she will be admitted. The Conference is rabid on this last ruling. It will stick for it to the last ditch. From this, those familiar with the Michigan-Conference trouble be- lieve that the chances for a reconcili- ation are hardly as bright as they would be with this matter left out of the question. Director Bartelme could not be reached last night so that it was im- possible to learn whether Michigan will be represented at the Conference meeting today. The athletic authori- ties have refused to give out-any state- ments and their policy is unknown. CHINESE MISSIONARY WILL LECTURE AT NEWBERRY HALL Dr. Frank Keller to Speak on Sub ect . of the Modern Occident This Evening, "The New China, and How it Hap- pened" will be the subject of a talk by Dr. Frank A. Keller, at an informal reception to be held in Newberry hall this evening. The address will deal with experiences in China during the last 15 years. Dr. Keller left this country in 1897 as a member of the Chinese Inland Mission. Since that time he has de- voted his life to missionary work, and since 1900 Dr. and Mrs. Keller have concentrated their efforts on medical and evangelistic work at Changsha. Meets to Discuss German Literature. The Journal club of the German faculty held a meeting last night at the home of Prof. Max Winkler. Ger- man' literature from its beginning to 1550 was discussed by Prof. C. E. Eg- gert, and from 1550 to 1880 by Prof. W. H. Wait. High school players..... College players......... Other players.......... 1912 3 0 7 10- 1911 6 3 5 14 Totals Causes of Death. Body blows............ Injuries to spine........ Concussion of brain..... Blood poisoning .......... Other causes .............. Totals.......... .... Total Injured. College players......... High school players ...... Grade schools ............ Athletic clubs ............ All others ................ Totals .... . ............ . 3 0 1 0 6 10 17 9 2 8 0 36 '3 3 0 7 14 sonian-Alpha Nu debate on Wednes- day night are: F. W. Moore, gradu- 40 ate school, B. J. Jonkman, '14L, and 20 L. S. Eulbert, '14L. 1 Michigan will debate Northwestern 6 and Chicago on January 17, the home 0 team meeting Chicago here, while -- the remaining three men debate 67 Northwestern at Evanston. KOH-I-NOOR WIELDERS WANT RR-E-VENGE Because of the prevalence of small- pox throughout the state, Dr. W. B. Hinsdale, the medical director of the homeopathic hospital, has issued a let- ter to the members of his staff warn- ing them to be on the lookout for the disease. He emphasized the fact that all cases showing symptoms of skin eruptions, backaches, sore-throats, dizziness and unaccountable fevers should be segregated, especially if the patients come from those parts of the state which are already infected. EASTERN ALUMNI FORMULATE PLANS FOR ROUSING BANQUET Plans are now under way to hold a national banquet in New York City for Michigan alumni, January 24, 1913. The New York alumni have charge of the preparations, and the event will be the biggest of the kind ever held in that city. President Harry B. Hutchins will represent the university on the occasion, and will make an ad- dress. According to all ruiors, the turmoil Rumorous rumblings of a student succeeding the recent "anti-fussing" strike have filtered out from a certain legislation at the Mississippi Agricul- building near Little Pittsburg, where tural and Mechanical Institute has not grey toques talk of cozines, red ones yet abated. Because President High- tower refused to comply with their re- of differentials, white ones of bending quests, 102 students walked out on a moments, and blue ones of tomorrow strike. . The walk-out was started by night's dawnce. the seniors, and they are being back- No, Agnes, the civils who are not ed by all the other classes. Strange always civil haven't found another' to say, however, the women stand by Berty to vent their wrath upon; no, the faculty, this time it's the,-well it's the "its," say for the time being, who have struck for more hours and less pay under -somebody besides, well, besides. Not that the wielders of the Koh-i- noors and art-gum have really walk- ed out; horrors no! They just want a little consideration from the man who says, "tomorrow we'll take-" and then proceeds to keep them up 'til the wee. sma' hours are no longer. wee sma', just to earn an E. They should worry!