e Michigan Daily L SUBSCRIBE NOW $8.00 I ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1915. PRICE FIVE ( u New LAST AT GYM Prom-I ork of TODAY Michigan E n g i n e e r i n g convention meets in room 348 of new engineer- ing building 2:00 o'clock. Engineering society dinner at Union, 6:00 o'clock. C. K. Valiton, grad., speaks on "Graz- ing" at Forestry club meeting, room 407 new engineering building at 7:30 o'clock. TOMORROW Prof. Cross speaks on Browning, Alumni hall, 4:00 o'clock. Michigan Engineering society meets in room 348 of new engineering build- ing, 2:00 o'clock. "Flying Squadron" at Presbyterian church, 2:30 and 7:30 o'clock. Engineering society dance, Barbour gymnasium, 8:30 o'clock. J-Hop smoker; at Union, 7:30 o'clock.' 'clock. J-Hop Acquaintance Smoker, Union, 7:30 o'clock. PROF HOBBS TELLS~fTRIL UK Athletic Association Has no for Election of New Officers DECLA9RE THRE OF B09OARDINELIGIBLE Put ..Treasurer, Secretary, .Football Manager and Two Others Under Scholastie Ban SPECIAL FACULTY RULING MAY PERMIT SOME TO HOLD OFFICE Method ay be allowed to r's eastern inter- nouncement made meeting for the 918 squad, which phy room of the d that the matter ig considered by ,and that definite n at the meeting in New York on aid further that circles apparently 1 that the chances the new provision m turned out at Says Recent Shock Can Be Among Greatest of History CountedI Coach Farrell elme, Captain Jimmy" Craig lmer addressed ;' x' , RESIDENTS COURT DESTRUCTION ent ability. There are vents, in addition to the means that those com- its other than these will ce of making the trip. ited out that as experi- big factor in track work tion, first year men who present opportunity to missing a big oppor- rector Bartelme stated announcement could be ng the schedule for the hough the meets for the e being arranged. The night's meeting was as attended a similar gath- ral years. ' URGE TRIP OMEDY CLUE Saginaw Graduates Ap. Performance of mander Walk" Prof. W. H. Hobbs, of the geology department, in compliance with the request of many students who are in- terested in the recent earthquake in Italy, has written the following ac- count of it for the benefit of Daily readers. "I am asked to put before the read- ers of The Daily some statement con- cerning the recent earthquake in the provinces of Lazio and Abruzzi; Cen- tral Italy. Nothing is more danger- ous, be it understood, than to draw conclusions upon the basis of news-' paper accounts of events so disastrous and terrifying that the reason of even competent observers may become unhinged and give way to exaggera- tion. Great earthquakes have, howev- er, been shown to have so much in common that one may in a measure sift the news, and even read success- fully between the lines. "There can now no longer be any doubt that ,measured by its human consequences, the central Italian. earthquake of 1915 must be regarded as one of the greatest in history, though in this respect much outrank- ed by that of Messina in November, 1908. Whether it ,would upon the ba- sis of actual movements of the ground take so high rank, is much less likely; and many would probably be surprised to learn that the Messina quake, save only in respect to loss of life and prop- erty, is not particularly noteworthy. Both these earthquakes "struck" where man has skillfully constructed traps for his own annihilation. For this there is hardly the excuse of lack of knowledge derived from experience, for Italy has frequently in the past been racked by earthquakes with frightful losses to life and property. The usual type of Italian dwelling, whether in city or country, is built of rubble or other inferior masonry, bonded with poor mortar, and topped' by heavy roofing rather loosely se- cured. With, proper methods of con- struction adopted tohthe conditions, the heavy toll now regularly paid to the earthquake might be eliminated;1 and this without such additional ex- 1 pense as, with the inevitable govern- ment assistance, to be prohibitive. e "It was my fortune after the disas- trous South Italian earthquake of 1905 to travel, generally on foot, from one ruined hamlet to another, and make a study of the geological conditions ofC the quake. In some villages hardlyI a house would be found intact, but everywhere poor mutilated forms in the hastily improvised tent hospitals. Quick to act in such an emergency, the present king had thrown an entire division of troops into the af- flicted district, and himself quickly fol- lowed to see that everything possible was being done to meet the situation. From what I then saw of Italian mili- tary efficiency, I am inclined to ascribe the present criticism of the army's ef- forts to a general lack of appreciation Three of the four members of the board of directors of the athletic asso- ciation, chosen last Saturday, were in- eligible at the time of election. The newly elected treasurer, secretary and football manager, for various reasons, were not entitled to the offices. In ad- dition, two of the eight assistants to the interscholastic and football man- agers were ineligible. Of the four members of the board' chosen, Interscholastic Manager Mil- lard, '16L, was the only one who could hold office under the faculty rulings. Football Manager Joseph Fee, '17L, is absolutely unable to fill his position due to scholastic difficulties, while Treasurer T. Hawley Tapping, '16L, and Secretary Phillip Middleditch, '15E, can serve only by special facul- ty rulings. It is understood that Mid- dleditch's difficulty is of a minor na- ture, and can be adjusted before the next meeting of the board. Tapping, also, will probably be able to fill his office the second semester.; A meeting of the board of directors of the athletic association was held Monday, at which the question of the eligibility of the newly elected men came up. The meeting was postponed until the first Monday of the second semester, at which time it was expect- ed that at least two of the men elect- ed would be eligible. Of the assistants elected, Edward Shepherd, '17, one of the four men chosen for the football assistantships, and Roger Thompson, '16, assistant In.- terscholastic manager, were ineligible at the time of their election, and will not be able to serve. It is not known, what method will bel used to fill the offices left vacant by the ineligibility of the i nen elected. of the serious handicap under which rescue work is carried on with the us- ual lines of communication either bro- ken down or nrore or less seriously de- ranged. "Unlike the proverbial lightning, 'earthquake is notorious for striking repeatedly in the same place; but this is the full extent of its warning. When the blow is to be struck is still veiled in mystery, and it is the first shock, last- ing but a few seconds, which accom- plishes the destruction. The area now afflicted, has, however, enjoyed a rel- atively long immunity from disastrous shocks, as the condition of the monu- ments of Rome amply attest. The reported rotation of the upper portion of the column of Marcus Aurelius up- FLYING SQUADRON Members of Temperance Team Aim to Make Land Saloonless, Flag Stainless and People Sober TO HOLD TWO MEETINCS EVERY DAY AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Daniel A. Poling, One Speaker, Was Youngest Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate In an effort to present the prohi- bition issue before the American people in a clear, open-minded manner, the Flying Squadron of America, which comes to Ann Arbor tomorrow, is mak- ing a nation-wide campaign. The teams are composed of men and wom- en who have made national reputa- tions in other lines than temperance work. The discussion is free from the old-time cant and bitterness which used to characterize temperance ora- tory. The motto is, "A saloonless land, a stainless flag, a sober people, to be attained through an enlightened, an aroused and a crystallized public opin- ion." Two meetings will be held each day at the First Presbyterian church, at 2:30 o'clock and at 7:30 o'clock, to- morrow, Friday and Saturday. ' The meetings of the first two days will be especially devoted to the various young people's organizations of the city and the university. It is hoped that each will send delegations. The first team, which speaks here to- morrow, contains Mr. Daniel A. Pol- ing, Christian citizenship superintend- ent of the national Christian Endeav- or; Dr. Charles M. Sheldon, noted au- thor of "In His Steps;" Daniel V. Pol- ing, regarded as one of the .best bari- tones from the Pacific coast, and Wil- liam Lowell Patton, pianist. Mr. D. A. Poling, who opens the meetings, was the youngest man ever candidate for governor of Ohio. Hecanvassed 86 counties by automobile in 1912;. and increased the Prohibition vote 150 per cent. on the lower, is a type of injury from earthquake which is particularly com- mon, and to be ascribed to the arrival at the same instant of separate shocks from different directions. The floods of the plateau country to the east- ward, which are causing such distress, are with little doubt the result of the damming up and consequent diversion of streams, due to local'changes in lev- el of sections of the ground, since this is a common derangement of water flow at the time of earthquakes. "Avezzano, which seems to have suf- fered most, lies upon the margin of an ancient lake bed, near which in short valleys are the towns of Magliano, Trasacco, and Celano. Still other cit- ies seem to be strung along other mountain valleys, as Arpino and Sora; or Tivoli, Carsoli and Ste. Maria. "The dispatches refer to opening and subsequent closing of fissures within DANIEL A. POLING, Who Opens The Flying Squadron Meetings Tomorrow. MUSICAL CLUBSTO G 0REET HOPSGUEST Will Distribute Souvenir Programs, Containing Cuts, Among Audience MAY RESERVE CONCERT TICKETS Thoroughly saturated with Junior hopism, the concert to be presented by the Michigan Glee and Mandolin clubs in Sarah Caswell Angell hall at 4:00 o'clock Friday afternoon, February 5, will close the local season of the clubs. With the possible exception of out-of- town trips, which are being negotiated, the combined clubs will not perform again until next year. With the idea of making the last concert the best, elaborate prepara- tions are being made for the entertain- ment of J-Hop guests. Souvenir pro- grams, containing cuts of the club and facts of interest about the organiza- tion and its stars, will be distributed among the audienbe.' Selections in- tended to get the visitors in a mood for the coming festivities will be in- serted in the concert, which will fea- ture, however, those acts which drew the greatest applause during the ya- cation trip. Tickets which sell for 50 cents, may be reserved by mailing a check for the desired number to Manager David R. Ballantine at the Press building. The seat sale, however, will not commence until the second Monday of examina- tions at Wahr's bookstore, at which time those who have reserved seats may obtain the pasteboards. In order that those attending the concert may have plenty of time in which to make ready for the hop, the program will be shortened to one hour. Below is the program, with the excep- tion of the numbers to be presented by the Mandolin club: 1. By the combined clubs-The Vic- tors, Varsity. 2. By the Glee club-On the Road to Mandalay, Solo by U. S. Wilson, '16. Toast to Michigan. 3. Impersonations by H. L, Nutting, '15L. 4. By the Glee club--Michigan, Good- bye, Solo by S. Westerman, '17. Just a Little Bit too Far, Solo by R. M. Parsons, grad: College Days, Solo by Chase Sikes, '16. 5. When Salome Danced before the King, by Durward Grinstead, '16L, and H. L. Nutting. the earth, to the splitting of a moun- tain in a great crack visible from a long distance, of great landslides; and all of these are not only credible but to be expected in connection with an earthquake of this magnitude. All ex- perience tells us that earthquakes come as a relief from a condition of strain within the earth's shell; and, once over, the affected district is rela- tively immune for a period of time. Thenumerous shocks which are daily reported (Professor Palazzio of Rome has reported 185 to date since the earthquake occurred) while they cause much panic, and may perhaps topple over some remnant of wall still standing, are not to be regarded as a serious menace. They are merely the adjustments of a pendular nature by which with every decreasing ampli- tude the earth quiets down after the disturbance. it is for those to worry who live within an earthquake district that has been quiet for a long period. Continuous light shocks should be oc- casion for complacency rather than alarm." WILLIAM HERBERT HOBBS. ENGINEERS BTHE AT FISTMETU~ Members of 36th Annual Conven Show Contrast Both as to Years and to Experience DEAN COOLEY WILL SPEAK A'J BANQUET LISTED FOR TONI( Announce Election of New Officers Directors at Session This Morning Men old in years and experie and men young in years and ex ence gathered together yesterday the first meeting of the 36th ani convention of the Michigan Eugin ing society. Times before the ( war are easily recalled b some of members, and their experiences s in some degree to overwhelm younger ones. The meetings yesterday clearly p to a most successful convention, program went off with only a si hitch, the non-appearance of'L. G. penter, of Denver, Colorado, i I for the afternoon session. His p was taken by F. A. Slater, who a paper on "A New Problem In I Surveys." Prof. H. E. Riggs presl an unscheduled paper at the evel meeting entitled "William B. Sear An Appreciation." The Detroit Engineering society meet in joint session with the soc today. The principal topic for dis< sion will be "The Work of the In national Joint Commission on the : lution of Boundary Waters," the p on this subject being read by F. G ner Legg. Among the other paper be given today may be mentioned of G. T. Keyes, of New York City "The Merit System of Selection of cupants of. Civil Service Positlo and "Deep Well Pumping Mbachine by George W. Bissell, dean of e neering at lM. A. C. The first business meeting wil held at 10:00 o'clock this morning which the announcement of the E tion of the following offliers wtll made: President, Delmar E. Teed Cadillac; vice-president, George Bissell, of East Lansing; secre and treasurer, S. J. Hoexter, Ann bor. The directorate of the so will be composed of the following D. Rich, state sanitary engineer, sing; L, C. Smith, deputy hig commissioner, Lansing; and T. O. Hams, Kent county surveyor, G Rapids. The big social event occurs at Michigan Union tonight in the fori a banquet. Several entertainers h been secured, and the speakers wil be prominent engineers, with I Mortimer E. Cooley giving the pri pal address. MANYTRYGOUT FO "15 OPERA CHOR Efficient, Engineers' Energy Explains Exam Exigencies Committee Judges About 150 D Eliminating All But 70 START EARLY' ander Walk," the Comedy club iich will be produced on the Sat- fter the Hop, at the Whitney as the matinee entertainment annually for the J-Hop guests, presented in Bay City and Sag- plans already under way can essfully completed. ni in the two cities are behind position to bring the club to y on some Friday night early second semester, and to Sagi- a the succeeding Saturday The letter which contains the ;ion was received yesterday by . Friedman, '15, and was sign- oseph Horner, '11,Cyril Quinn, ijamin Bartlett, '14, George 'ey, '14, and Walter Hill, '13. der that there may be no con- h a number of teas that are lanned for the afternoon after , the play will start promptly o'clock. This will permit all ire, to attend other functions -the afternoon. Reservations ks of seats may be made by Engineering inventive genius has solved it. At last a social function has been patented which raises the scho- lastic grades of its devotees. Huge placards announce the dis- cove ry. The corridors of the engi- neering building are lined with signs: "Raise your grades 10 points," "Pass all your courses," "Get A's." How? The answer is easy. Attend the dance to be given by the Engineering society tomorrow night. The committee in charge promises that every man who attends will pass all his courses,- will get A's. The discovery of an event which will raise one's scholastic as well as so- cial standing, is recent. The specifi- cations of the affair, upon which a patent has been obtained, call for one large dance hall, one eight-piece or- chestra, 200 couples of students, re- freshments for each, and a chaperone list including many of the leading lights of the engineering faculty. Coupons, entitling the bearer to one share of stock in the gilt-edge concern, have been put on sale, and already the supply is nearly exhausted. For this is an easier way than studying. Some are inclined to doubt the sin- cerity of the promises of the commit- tee, for every poster also bears the contrary motto, "Moraturi salutamus," -spelled, by the way, according to the classical engineers, "Moratori sal- utamus;" But this motto was adopted, according to the explanation of the committee, before the chaperones had been invited. MUSICAL TRAINING STARTS SO( Tryouts for berths in the chorus the Michigan Union opera turned c in larger numbers than in any pre ous year, more than 150 attending t meeting at the Union last night. T1 number was eliminated to 70 by t judges and further selections aft the beginning of next semester w reduce the quota to 30. The committee of judges who ma the selections consisted of: Lyndel Hughes, '16E, director of dancin George M. Moritz, '15, president of t Mimes, and Kenneth S. Baxter, '15 general chairman. Earl V. Moore, of the school of mi sic, will start training the men at tJ music early next semester. Only tho who attended the first trial will be e gible for further competition. Plans for the six day trip for ti entire opera during spring vacatic are assured, and are maturing rapidl The poster designed by John B. Jewe '15A, was sent to the engravers at D troit, and correspondence with authe ities in the cities has begun. THE ENGINEER ING SOCIETY of the University of Michigan is giving its first big dance of the year at Barbour Gym. Students of all Departments are invited. Refreshments-Ike Fisher and his eight best men-Features THURSDAY, JANUARY 21st : :: TICKETS 75C