THE DAILY $1.00 NEWS OF THE WORLD AND THE CAMPUS VOL. XXVI No. 125. OP. AdHMWD ,t AN Phones:-Editorial 2414 Business 960 TELEGRAPH SERVICE BY THE NEW YORK SUN ___ -- - . .- ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1916. PRICE FIVE C ._... SH LAUNCH HEAV OFENSIV VERDUN SITUATION REMAiNS UNCHANGED: RUSSIANS REPULSED GERMANS SUFFER BIG LOSSES British Report Successful Air Attack on Turk Base 100 Miles East of Suez Canal Berlin, March 28.-The fighting around St. Eloi, where the British launched heavy attacks againit the German lines, is developing into what may prove to be a strong enemy offensive, the war department re- ported this afternoon. The British are continuing their attack, although they have made no further important gain. PROFESSOR VAN DEN YEN GiES ILLUSTRATE TALK Foreign Professor Lectures on and Second Fall of Constantinople First Prof. Paul Van den Ven, a native of Belgium, and member of the faculty of the University of Louvain, lately lecturer at the Universities of Cam- bridge and Glasgow, and at present connected with Princeton University, yesterday lectured on "The First and Second Fall of Constantinople" in the upper lecture room of Memorial hall. The lecture was illustrated by more than 50 slides of remarkable clearness and beauty. Prof. Van den Ven spoke at some length upon the siege of the city of Constantinople by the Crusaders in 1204 and by the Turks in 1456. He described the priceless works of art which had been collected there, and how these were ruthlessly destroyed by the conquerers or sent to the melt- ing pot. The great towers in which was stored the huge tribute of silks, gold, silver and precious stones were sacked and the plunder divided among the spoilers. Prof. Van den Ven concluded by say- ing that these two calamities were to be reckonedhas two of the severest blows that had ever befallen human- ity and civilization. Ade'phiansgive LifePreserver, It is thought possible here that British troops taking advantage of the improved weather conditions on this sector may be planning a drive aiming to force the withdrawal of German troops from Verdun. The situation around Verdun and in the whole region between the Meuse and Moselle remains unchanged. Russians Repulsed On the eastern front the Russians continued their attack last night in the region of Postawy, but without results. The Germans repulsed the Russian attempt to reconquer posi- tions taken in last Sunday's fighting near Lake Narocz. Nothing New on Meuse The war office statement today says, "On the western front lively fighting at close quarters developed south of St. Eloi around mine craters formed by explosions of British mines. The action has extended to adjacent lines. On both sides of the Meuse, where fighting istaking place, there is nothing new to record. GERMANS LOSE HEAVILY Paris, March 28.-A bombardment of great violence against the French' positions from Avoncourt to Bethin- coirt west of the Meuse was followed this afternoon by a German attack which was launched against the Hau- court-Malancourt front in successive waves. It was repulsed with heavy losses according to the official state- ment issued by the French war office tonight. BRITISH RAID TURKS London, March 28.-A successful aero raid on the Turkish advance base at Bir-el-Hassanah, 100 miles east of the Suez Canal, is reported in a dis- patch from Suez. The raid was made by British air men March 24. Forty bombs were dropped on the Turkish camp which was set on fire. Other bombs hit the reservoir and buildings recently erected by the Turks. COSM OPOLITES TO STAGE NOVEL AFFAIRTOMORROW Elaborate Musical Program to Feature Informal "Cosmopolitan Night" Cider, cigarettes and song will mark the annual "Cosmopolitan Night" to be held at the Union tomorrow even- ing, accroding to plans announced yes- terday by the committee in charge. At 7:30 o'clock the doors of the Union will be thrown open to the en- tire body of Michigan men, who will act as hosts to the combined foreign students' clubs. The reception will be very informal, and will be rather in the nature of a "get acquainted" night for all con- cerned. An elaborate musical. pro- gram has been provided which will include a shadow boxing contest by Ho Lee, '17A, Zulu native songs by A. A. Seele, '18D, and songs by A. R. Melcher, '18D, and Carlos Zanelli, '17E. W. F. Crockett, '16, will play the ukelele. Tomorrow night's reception will be the first opportunity afforded this year for university men to get in touch with members of the foreign students' House of Representatives Votes Give $12.00 in Equipment to Boat Club Treasurer to Adelphi House of Representatives unanimously voted through a bill at the regular business session last night, appropriating money for one life preserver and another equivalent amount to be used for river safety devices as the Boat club sees fit. The whole appropriation, amounting to twelve dollars, will be turned over to the treasurer of the Boat club. The Adelphi was the first organiza- tion to put itself on record as sup- porting any feasible safety campaign which the Boat club should bring for- ward for safe-guarding the Huron river. The actual pledging of the money is only one in a series of simi- lar appropriations being made this past week by various other campus societies. Select Officials iFor Big Debate ARREST EMBALMER AS ACCOMPUCE OF ALI.EGED POISONER CONFESSES HE PAID $9,000.00 AS BRIBE GAVE MONEY ONE WEEK AGO Oliver Kane, Who Prepared Peck's Body for Burial, Was to Swear le Used Arsenic New York, Mar. 28.-District At- torney Swann himself and members of the staff and detectives tonight went to the home of Oliver Kane, an em- balmer, at 427 West 57th street, to arrest Kane on a charge of having accepted from Dr. Arthur W. Waite a week ago, $9,000 in cash to swear in case of Dr. Waite's arrest and trial for the murder of John E. Peck, that Kane, who prepared the body of Mr. Peck for burial in Dr. Waite's apart- ments, had used arsenic in the em- balming fluid. Dr. Waite told District Attorney Swann late this afternoon at Bellevue,, in answer to Judge Swann's question, "Did you have any accomplice?" that he paid the $9,000 to Kane in a tele- phone booth in a cigar store on West 57th street a week ago tomorrow. Kane not only agreed, according to Dr. Waite, to swear in case of the trial that there had been arsenic in the embalming fluid, but he also was to prepare some embalming fluid con- taining arsenic and turn it over to Judge Swann whenever the case against Dr. Waite, then at liberty, should grow serious. At Kane's house tonight, where mem- bers of his family said he had been away since morning, but momentarily was expected home, District Attorney' Swann found Kane's regular formula for preparing his embalming mixture. It is against the law to use arsenic in an embalming fluid. The formula! found in Kane's house tonight con- tained no arsenic.1 COUNCIL PLANS i RESH CAP DAYt Ceremony to Attend Official Opening1 of Spring Cap Season Discassed 1 at Last Night's MeetingI CONSIDER F I R E PROTECTION1 A "Fresh Cap Day," when the year- lings of all departments will simul- taneously don their respective spring headgear, is the latest plan of the Student Council, following its meeting of last night.- Such an occasion, with appropriate ceremonies, the Council believes will materially aid in fostering more class spirit among the freshmen. It has been suggested that the Council se-1 lect a flay when there is a Varsity baseball game at Ferry field and that the yearlings meet somewhere on the campus, and with the Varsity band to lead them, march down to the base-< ball field, where a special section oft the bleachers will be reserved for them. To Confer Regarding Spring Contestst Looking forward to the coming spring class games, the Council au- thorized its committee appointed for the purpose to confer with a repre- entative from each of the four se- nior honorary societies regarding the feasibility of modifying or changing the rules for the contests so as to make them less dangerous for the participants. Grant Cook, '17L, and (Continued on Page Six) TAKEDFINITE STEPS TO MAKEHURON SAFE University Boat Club Offers to Stand Expense of Erecting Devices if Others Will Contribute With the slogan "Safety-ize the Hu- ron River," a vigorous campaign in- stituted by the University Boat club for the purpose of preventing a repe- tition of the tragic river accidents of recent years, is now in full sway. Active co-operation is being received from the Edison company, the city council, the Michigan State Telephone company, the Student Council, and the Board of Regents. The old dam is to be blown up, emergency telephones will be placed on the banks, the city will provide a motor boat patrolman, snags and rocks will be blasted out, the Boat club will build and equip a series of safety stations along the shore. A number of letters were sent out yesterday to the various campus so- cieties appealing for donations of life preservers, ropes, and other necessary material for the equipment of shelters. Six dollars will purchase the entire outfit for a shelter, including the lum- ber, the Boat club agreeing to stand the expense of 'erection. Four societies have already made contributions. Smaller sums will be gladly received and will be used for providing signs, danger stakes, and other material.' REHEARSAL PROMISES WELL Second Dress Tryout of Latin Play Held Yesterday Afternoon The second dress rehearsal of "Menaechmi" was held in University hall yesterday afternoon. Those who witnessed the rehearsal were especi- ally pleased with the color scheme of the costumes and the smoothness with which the actors performed their roles. The scenery, which has been secur- ed from Northwestern University, al- though greatly in contrast to our present elaborate stage settings, con- forms strictly tot he scenery used by the Romans in 215 B. C. at which time the play was first produced. The clever acting of Rollin C. Hun- ter as Menaechmus II and Lewis P. Waldo as the woman loved by Men- aechmus 1. are sure to make a hit. New Haven Has Bi Fire New Haven, Mar. 28.-Fire of un- known origin tonight burned several large shops at the local yards of the New Haven railroad, and at midnight was spreading. Early estimates of the loss put it at from $500,000 to $700,000. Dr. Vaughan to Go to Chicago Doctor V. C. Vaughan leaves for Chicago tonight, where he will be en- gaged on the case of the American Medical association against the manu- facturers of Wine of Cadui. DISCUSS CITY MANAGER AGAIN Plans New Open Meeting to Be Held In High School Auditorium Saturday Plans are now being arranged for another open meeting for the discus- sion of the city manager form of gov- ernment to be held in the high school Saturday night. A banquet in the Congregational church for the men's club of the church will be held just before the meeting, and the speakers who address this gathering will speak! later at the high school. L. B. Up- son, of Dayton, Ohio, is expected to be present. The registration booths are open today, and it is the last opportunity given to unregistered voters to make themselves eligible to cast a ballot on Monday, April 3, when the revision of the city charter comes up for a vote. i I r C L i I i * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *~ * * President Emeritus James B. Angell's condition was improved last night, according to his phy- sician, Dr. James F. Breakey. He had recovered from his re- lapse of Tuesday and it is thought that he will continue to gain. ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * i Failure to Hear News of Causes Uneasiness Administration TAXICAB CDN.jDENIES RUMORS oFrINRESE iT. X. Meyers, Manager of Company, States 'No Advance Has :Beeni Made to His Knowledge Despite rumors which have been prevalent during the past week, the Ann Arbor Taxicab company has not and will not make any advance in its rates. This statement was given out by W. J. Myers, manager of the taxi- cab company, in an interview yes- terday. The opinion that a change had been made came about when several stu- dents claimed that they had been forced to pay 50c for a cab from the depot, and $2.50 party rate. Accord- ing to the statement of the manager, if such a rate was charged, the driver was solely responsible and secured the extra amount. The city ordinance relative to the Washington, -March 28.-Congress has voted over eight millions to pay for the pursuit of the Mexican bandit, Villa. The state department is try- ing to settle with dispatch the rail- way and troops supply problem with Carranza. Several Americans are reported seriously injured in a rail- way accident south of Casas Grandes. No reports are coming in from Persh- ing or Colonel Dodd. Congress rushed through emerg- ency appropriations of $8,611,502 to pay for the pursuit of the bandit, and the state department is prepared to press General Carranza for permis- sion to use the Mexican railroads to solve the troops supply problem. Fears expressed in press reports from the border that failure to obtain the use of the railroads might seriously hamper the pursuit of Villa were not reflected in either the state or war departments. Diplomatic and domestic aspects of the Mexican problem overshadow the military side here tonight. Official reports from General Funston* dis- closes no change in the situation on the border or in Mexico. CONGRESS VOTES Ei TO DEFRAY COST REPORT MORE HT MILLIONS OF VILLA CHASE; AMERICANSINJURED STATE DEPARTMENT WRESTLES WITH . RAILWAY AND TROOP PROBLEMS SEEK RIGHT TO USE RAILROAD Pershing. In Illinois Executive to Have Chair Michigan-Wisconsin Meet on Friday at Governor Edward F. Dunne, of Il- linois, will preside at the Michigan- Wisconsin debate to be held in Hill auditorium Friday night. President Harry B. Hutchins received word toI that effect yesterday. The judges who have been selected are Judge J. W. Eggeman, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Professor Victor A. Ketcham, Ohio State University, and Hon. Thom- as L. Sidlo, Cleveland, Ohio.' Both the men who are to meet Il- linois and those who debate here are rounding into shape, spending much time on rebuttal. A large attendance is expected on Friday night, particu- larly with so many teachers in Ann Arbor attending the Schoolmasters' Conference. The band. will furnish several musical numbers. SAGINAW CLUB PLANS DANCE Will Hold Informal Party During Va- cation; J-Hop Music Complete plans are now made for the party which the Saginaw club of the University is to give in the Au- ditorium in Saginaw on April 14 dur- ing the spring holidays. The party will be informal, and the musical program of the J-Hop will be used with the addition of several num- bers by the Varsity quartet and Waldo Fellows of Detroit. Russo's J-Hop orchestra will furnish music for danc- ing. The party will be attended by members of the Saginaw club and any of the Michigan alumni who are in then rit