OUR THE MICHIGAN DAILY
GARRISON ASKS BIG INCREASE IN ARMY AND NAVY
I
a
I
SECRETARY OF WAR
IN STAND INCARMY
GAR1ISON URfAES AN ADDLTION
OF 33,83 MEN TO THE
REGULAR ARMY
FORCE IS ECESSARY
Argues for Increase of Students
West Point; Praises the
National Guard
at
Washington, D. C., Dec. 9.-Com-
prehensive reasons for an immediat
increase in the United States arm
formed the basis for the annual re-
port of Secretary of War, L, M. Garri-
son presented in congress today, i
which he urged an addition of 33,83
men to the regular army, raising th
total to 141,843 in all branches of th
sevice,. He advised supplementin,
thi force by 400,000 trained citizera
constituting a "Continental Army."
In order to officer the increase i
troops the secretary requested an ad-
dition of 146 students to the West
Point Military acade aiy and suggestec.
that men receiving training in the
military branches of uiiversities
should receive commissions. An al-
ternative scheme advanced is that
graduates from such institutions, and
members of the National Guard be
trained in a special school for a year
at the end of which period they would
be commissioned in the officer re-
serve corps with such grade as is
warranted by their respective degree
of proficiency.
The National Guard also received
praise from the secretary, and an in-
crease in this department of defense
will also be requested.
"The necessity for a nation tohave
force commensurate with its respon-
sibility is demonstrated by every cor-
rect process of reasoning founded up-
(Continued on Page Five)
CITY NEWS
Prominent Resident Dies
Herman 0. Blaess, 209 South Fourth
avenue, died at his home Wednesday
afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
Mr. Blaess was taken sick just one
week ago, and his case was diagnosed
as a streptococus infection. He was
confined at his home from the begin-
ning and his condition became con-
stantIy worse, until the end came.
The deceased was born on May 9,
1878, a member of a Very prominent
German family in this country. For
the last five years he has acted in the
capacity of assistant .to R. A. Dolph,
and was granted an embalmer's li-
cense one year ago.
He is survived by a widow and two
children, Walter aged 14, and Lucile
aged six. Four brothers and four sis-
ters also live in this country.
Funeral services will be conducted
from the family residence at 1:30
o'clock Saturday afternoon, Rev. G. A
Neumann officiating, and interment
will be made at Bethlehem cemetery.
School Board MiAy Meet in County Jail
Mc anbers of the city school board
wer given to understand at their
meeting Thursday evening that -there
was a possibility of holding their next
meeting in the county jail under lock
and key of Sheriff Herman Linden-
schmitt, if proper action was not take
to remedy the fire escapes of the
schools.
The secretary read a communica-
tion from the state fire marshal deny-
ing the extension of 30 days, asked for
by the board and stating that imme-
diate action was imperative.
The decision reached by the board
was that unless G. J. Grove, the secre-
tary, could not secure a personal in-
terview with the state fire marshal be-
fore the time limit was up, that it
would be best to go ahead with the
placing of the proper fire escapes.
To Elect Successor to Late Mayor
According to current report, the city
council will not hold a special elec-
tion to elect a successor to the latec
Mayor Charles A. Sauer, but instead,
R.ED WARDS,'18,INVESTS
CAPITALINFRIGN LOAN
itudent Believes Nations Will Remain
Intact After War, and Pay
Their Debts
Great interest has been taken by the
hinking people of the United States
n the huge loan being undertaken by
the powerful banking houses of this
:ountry, to the English and French
;overnments. However, not many of
these people have entertained a
thought of subscribing any of their
capital to this movement.
There is, however one person in the
Jniversity of Michigan who has con-
sidered this loan- a safe place to in-
vest his money.
D. W. Edwards, '18, a student in the
ausiness administration department,
aas taken this risk.
While talking on the subject Mr.
Edwards brought forward some very
interesting facts:
"My reasons for taking up this
oond," said Mr. Edwards, "were few
ad simple. In the first place m
.on~ey was lying at three per cent ii
he savings department of a bank an
had becn anxious for some time t
place it out at a higher rate of in-
crest. The Anglo-French bonds pa
omething over five per cent interest.
"I was desirous of incurring as lit-
ile risk as possible. The English an
+rench governments stood behind the
oan and the Morgan interests were
ponsors in this country. I wanted an
nvestment which would last for but
a few years; the A. F. five year bonds
seemed just the thing.
"There seems to be a great deal of
ancertainty," continued Mr. Edwards,
"concerning the surety of the invest-
ment. All these fears are groundless
in view of the generally admitted fact
that all the nations of Europe will re-
main intact after the war, and there-
fore will make good their indebte-
ness. Despite all this it was only after
one of the better known instructors in
political economy stated that he con-
sidered this an enviable opportunity,
that I finally decided to take the step."
"Inquiring of the cashier of a local
bank. I was told 'to correspond with
the bond department of the First and
Old Detroit National bank from whom
I received notice that an interim cer-
tificate was being sent to the local
bank. I took my money down to the
bank in order to complete the deal. I
received a certificate for $100, for
which I paid $98.50."
According dto Mr. Edwards' state-
ments the bonds have not yet been
issued, but the interim certificates take
their place until such an issue is forth-
coming. The Allies do not yet need
all the money and so it has not been
found necessary to issue the real
bonds, although they have apparently
been subscribed for beyond their pres-
ent demand.
Ernst Wurster, president of the coun-
cil, will take over the duties of the
office until it becomes vacant at the
next spring.
S. C. Andres Tried in Circuit Court
S. C. Andres, of Ypsilanti, who ap-
pealed his case from the justice court
of that city, is being tried in the cir-
cuit court in this city under Judge
Kinne.
Mr. Andres was arrested in the Nor-
mal city on September 22 on a charge
of speeding. When he was arraigned
in the justice court, he was found
guilty and assessed a fine of $10 and
costs. His attorneys immediately gave
notice of an, appeal to the higher
court, and the trial was begun yester-
day.
At The Theatres
Two large audiences greeted the
"Night Clerk' at the Majestic' last
night, and were well repaid for their
attendance. There is a chorus of
twelve girls who appear to advantage,
plenty of action, an abundance of
bright lines, plenty of opportunities
for the princip als and novelty in con-
struction which makes the show a
success. The first scene is on Broad-
way, where, on New Year's eve, the
audience is introduced to the pleasure
seeking millionaire and a flip, slangy
night clerk in a big hotel. The two
exchange identity, and the second
scene shows them filling each others,
places. Complications naturally fol-
low, but all ends well and nobody gets
hurt. The piece is capitally done anc.
she settings are magnificent.
As a forceful instance of the evolu-
BOOKS WORTH RiiNG
LIFE OF ROBERT LOUIS STEVEN-
SON.-By Graham Balfour: Abridged
edition.-Scribner's.
Mr. Balfour has abridged here the
earlier and more completed Life of
Stevenson, although he has in no way
lost the essentials of the picturer. The
story of Stevenson's life from boy-
Win of an idea, "Daddy Long Legs,"
in which Henry Miller and Ruth
Chatterton will be seen at the Whit-
ney on Thursday, December 16, fur-
nishes a conspicuous example. Be-
fore it became a play it was a suc-
cessful book by Jean Webster. Mis
Chatterton made an instantanco us hit
in the role of Judy Abbott, the littl'
orphan girl, the heroine ot Miss
Webster's comedy and she played for
thirty weks at Power's theater, Chi-
co, and then forty weeks in New
York. in the meantime Mr. Miller
nade a notable tour of the country. at
'ho lead of another company. This
eaen the co-star arrangc"Ten was
)rought about by wh ~ih thr' theater-
~oers lers xvill se-e ' Daddy Long
L."gS an~d the ideal cast.
hood deeply influenced' by his "cov-
enanting ancestors," through the long
struggle for health at home and finally
abroad, until his death in far away
Samoa, has been treated with fidelity
and care. The man Stevenson is al-
ways in the foreground, as he found
expression in his letters, his diary, his
works and his friendships. Students
and lovers of Stevenson will be glad
to have this one volume account of the
writer and the man.
NAPLES AND SOUTHERN ITALY.--
By Edward Hutton.-MacWilliams
Co.
Naples, Vesuvius and Pompeii are
charmed names to the traveller and
student in Southern Italy. Mr. Hutton
writes in both capacities, dwelling at
length upon the natural beauties of
the country and upon the great store
of treasures to be found in these
ancient cities. His book is critical,
appreciative and interesting. Twelve
charming illustrations in color by
Frank Crisp, as well as numerous ex-
cellent photographs, contribute con-
siderably to its merits.
SONS OF REVOLUTION GIVE
BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR NEEIDI
In the interests of Ann Arbor'
needy children the local chapter o
the Sons of the American Revolutio-.
will give an illustrated entertainmen
in High School hall next Wednesda:
evening.
Hon. Junius E. Beal, Regent of the
University, will give a talk on Russia,
accompanied by lantern slides. Prof.
John R. Allen, of the Engineering de-
partment will take the audience
through Turkey by means- of a series'
of pictures.
Good Printing-The Ann Arbor Press.]
SESSIONS CLAIMS U. S.
IS SHORT OF TUNGSTEN
In Case of War, Country
Proper Supply
Material
Would Lack
of
That the United States government,
in case of war, would be seriously
handicapped because of the lack of
tungsten considering the present state
of the tungsten industry, was the as-
sertion made in an interview yester-
day afternoon by Mr. R. L. Sessions,
'09. Mr. Sessions is superintendent
of the alloy work of the Vanadium
Alloys Steel company, of Latrobe,
Pa., and yesterday delivered an ad-
dress on "Ferro-Tungsten as an In-
lustry" before the December meet-
ng of the University of Michigan sec-
.ion of the American Chemical soci-
sty, in the amphitheater of the chem-
istry building.
"Tungsten," said Mr. Sessions in
.he interview, "is absolutely neces-
3ary in the production of high-speed
nachine tools and such parts of ma-
:hinery as are subjected to hard wear
tnd tear. Such tools are essential
n the manufacture of shells and in
ase of war we would be at a serious
lisadvantage unless the present state
of the American tungsten industry
vero improved.
"Before the war we imported tung-
sten from Germany and Great Brit-
ain, but since England placed an em-
bargo on the exportation of the metal,
its price has risen from 70 cents a
pound to $8.00 per pound. A carload
of the ore is worth $40,000.
"Because we have allowed foreign-
ers to control the industry, notwith-
(Continued on Page Six)
one of the s;g ally important .vent;
the local tea ric-al season vs pre
tcd at the Whitne y. t ea e las'
6 ;,hen Pr id asCO otiered t
alented and popular FraTnce s tarr I
er latest success, "Marie-Odile," b
he well-known play'wright, Edwarc
fnoblauch: Miss Starr present'd an
idealized enmbodiment of pure and
,hild-like innocence, and so complete-
ly understood Mr. Knoblauch' sintent,
that the picture she drew took on
T ' g NlGUT CLERK" GIRLS, something of the clean wonderland
PLayfiyhig at the Majestic Theater quality of immortal childhood.
0
, . ,LY 1 _ ' A' X 9 q _ '' 91°Q f;C _. a ...A .. i ,. C. . r tr
. 'riln ' & , i '" ' s°' - _ " ~' ' ' i f =i 1 1 3} l 'F - ,4 ', f 4' i [l, - ' n' ,
. d. iV. _ 1'.: .,, 1. (,,. .J >. _ _ "'.i G' 5(i .^ +7 i Y ' e
The' B agg est Even HTo heYa
AT HI LL.AUDITORIUM
The Glee and olin Clubsgve their
N E L CONT,
With the Best Musical Numbers ever given by College Clubs.
1. Crusaders ..........Ed'
Glee Club
2. Bridal Rose Overture...
Mandolin Clu
3. Selections........3idnig
Rartesveldt, Kerr, Weste
4. Sentimental Symiptomsc
Forsythe, Wheeler,
ward DfacDowell
......... Lavalle
ib
-lit Sons' Quartet
rman, Carlson
Serenrders' Trio
Davis
PROCRAM FOR TONIGHT
5. (a) Wild Rose and First Love.....Debois
(b) Swing Along........Marion Cook
Glee Club
6. Rag Time ......................Sextet
Forsythe, Wheeler, Davis, Aldrich,Macomber,
Scanlon
7. Sunset .......... .....Van de Water
Varsity Quartet--Davis, Grover, Wilson,
Hiett
8. Serenade............... Moszkowski
9. Hawaiian Melodies. Hawaiian Musicians
10. Prayer of Thanksgiving (Netherland
Folk Song) Arr. by Kremser Glee Club
11. The Yellow and Blue.... Gayley-Stanley
Combined Clubs
Powdered wax for
perforated top cans.
Co. Phone 237.
dancing floor, in
C. H. Major &
edtdec2l
i
e: -,
a <
f '1
: i
.,
d ,
_
, .,
y't
4.':
JiS
A. ,'
f .a
5C AD IS25c
Tickets on Sale Everywhere
White Tickets admit Faculty and Townspeople to reserved section. Concert starts promptly at 8 o'clock
GLOVES
for men, best known makes at reason.
'able price&, on sale by N. F. Allen &
Co., !llmn street. wed-eod
"'TENTlON S 'UDES!"
For quick MESSENGER CALL
last ad on BACK OF TELEPHONE
RECTORY. Phone 795. V'17E
see
DI-
ar'
;,
_,
4
:
":'
F. ,
w;
i
y,
a
G. i
Ir
r _ r ?. F ; "
k AV
MBEP%.
HILL, .'3,7DATORIVri
TO'GilT!I
NOVELTY
CONCERT
If there is one thing on earth which
we would rather do than anything else
on earth, it is to get you there when
you are in a hurry. Stark, 2255.
- IC - , ~ ct.. ,fln ,,~Ma er rt., 4fl~ I' ' ~
r E ANArG 't
N
W."C'Y'v" Y 4i" mq 71" °W 01I ® wri °
GIFT CARDS FURNISHED F'GIFT'CARDS FURNISH
STOFFLET'S Newsstand 110 EAST WASHINGT