TJ'E DAILY 0c NEWS OF THE WORLD AND THE CAMPUS .rirrfr rw irrir ir rw : w Phones:-Editorial 2414 Business 960 TELEGRIAPH SERVICE BY ' NEW YORK SUN - --~--~----- - - _______________________________ VOL. XXVI. No. 159. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1916. PRICE FIVE -- -----M TO GET STUDENT S VIES ON FERRY FIELD _QUESTION WILL POST PETITION BLANKS yT VARIOUS PLACES NEAR CAMPUS TO BE PRESENTED TO REGENTS Letters from Various Seniors to State Ideas on Use of Grounds Petition blanks advocating the open- ing of Ferry field on Sunday after- nons for the purpose of exercise have been posted at various places about* the campus, with the aim of securing lists of students favoring the cause. At a meeting of the board of Re- gents these petitions will be presented, together with a letter from members of the senior classes of the various departments. This letter will tell in specific terms that the field would be used for tennis, basebal], and any other corm of exercise in which the students might see fit to indulge. The blanks read as follows: "We, the undersigned, respectfully petition that the board of regents per- mit students of the university the use of Ferry field on gunday afternoons for the purpose of exercise." These blanks, which are approved by influential men on the campus, have been posted with the aim of dis- covering just how many students who have been taking part in the debate upon the question are in favor of hav- ing the field opened. They expect in this way to get an adequate estimate of the proportion of the student body which approves of the recent sug- gestion. "What will our alumni say about such a move?" is the question many students are asking. The feeling that the graduate body would heartily dis- approve of any act on the part of the undergraduates which might draw dis- approval from the citizens of the state, has caused a great number to reserve judgment upon the present question. PRESIDENT FELLS EXPERIENCES Longed to Disassociate Himself from Office at Times Washington, May 16.--In a speech before the National Press club tonight President Wilson told how he felt during the crises through which he has recently been called to pilot this gov- ernment. His entire speech was de- voted to an intimate recital of the President's mental experiences and observations since he entered the White House. Three years ago he made a similar speech, the only difference being that he was then on the threshold of his admihistration, whereas tonight he was looking backward and giving the newspaper correspondents the bene- fit of three years of reflection. The President told how he sometimes long- ed to disassociate himself from the office and even to rent a set of false whiskers so that he imight be freed from the attention that his official character attracted. DISCOVER BODIES OF TWO MEN UNDERNEATH SALOON Dublin, May 16.-A coroner's jury today found that two men whose bod- ies had been discovered under the de- bris of a saloon had died from gunshot wounds inflicted by soldiers. The jury expressed the opinion that the mili- tary evidence was unsatisfactory. The owner of the saloon testified that the men had no connection with the re- volt. Mai Shoots Family After Repentance South Bend, Ind., May 16.-Sunday night during a' revival sermon at Macey, Ind., William E. Dollar was among the repentants. Monday night Dollar murdered his mother and daughter, drowned his son and 17-months-old daughter, and then rushed to a nearby cemetery and shot himself,, falling dead over the newly made grave of his young wife. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NEED 50 MORE MEN FOR* * OBSTACLE RELAY RACES * * __ _* * Not half of the required num- * * ber of men have turned out at " * Ferry field. Tryouts will be * * held again today from 3:30 to * * 6:00 o'clock. Get the under- * * classmen to come out! * * The full quota for the tug-of- * * war teams has been secured. * * Let's fill up the relay teams to- * * day! * * * * ~* * * * * * * * * * * SENIORS 14010 ANNUAL SWiIJG-0UTON CAMPUS Classes Cather on Walks; Presi- dent Hutchins Delivers Address hi University Hall Under lowering skies, with just enough spatters of rain to make the weather a- matter of comment, 1300 seniors, garbed in academic robes, marched in solemn procession along the legs of the campus block "M" yes- terday afternoon, thus fulfillingMMichi- gan tradition another year. The classes gathered in groups on the campus walks shortly after 4:00 o'clock. At 4:15 o'clock the senior lits filed into University hall, followed by the other senior classes. An or- chestra placed in the balcony played a march until all had reached their places and President Hutchins, accom- panied by Rev. Lloyd C. Douglas, had come upon the stage, when at a given signal all were seated. Rev. Douglas offered the invocation. Chase B. Sikes, '16, then rendered a solo, which was followed by an ad- dress 1iy President Hutchins to the seniors assembled. After a brief discussion of the sig- nificance of the event and the day, the president proceeded to remind his audience that their days of usefulness had just begun and that the problems which they would now confront were entirely new ones. "Hitherto," he said, "you have had a daily task set by your instructors, and you have en- deavored, with more or less success, to meet their requirements. As univer- sity graduates, a great portion of your lifework will consist in the handling of men. You must be able to meet folks, to understand folks. Above all, (Continued on 'age Six) WOLVERINES LOSE TO SYRACUSETEAM IN SECOND GAME ORANGEMEN SCORE 9 RUNS TO 4 FOR VARSITY; HURLERS HIT FREELY ANDRUS TWIRLS FOR MICHIGAN Visitors('on tinueBatting Streak; Secure Teni Safeties Off Turnure Syracuse, N. Y., May 16.-Michigan lost to Syracuse today, 9 to 4, in a game featured by a little dab of every kind of ball playing. Both pitchers were hit hard all the way through the struggle. Syracuse started the attack in the second inning, when Wilbur walked and Welch doubled to deep center. Andrus then went through a peculiar motion which the umpire called a balk and both runners advanced a base, scoring Wilbur. Rafter was hit and both he and Welch scored on an error by Caswell, who attempted to put out a bunt to Andrus. Ahearn stole second, took third on a wild (Continued on Page Six) NOTICE SERVIED ON NEUTRAL IPOWERS M ITARY TRAINING MAY GIVE ENGINEERS CREDIT Faculty Petitions Regents to Count Summer Work at Camps To- ivard Graduation Another step in the development of military training for the students of the university was taken Monday when the engineering faculty petitioned the Board of Regents to allow students of the College of Engineering to re- ceive credit for work done in the gov- ernment military instruction camps during the summer. The action was taken in response to a Senate Council resolution of March' 14, expressing the desire of the coun- cil that encouragement be given to participation by students in the sum- mer military camps conducted by the federal government. After the meeting of the senate council, Dean M. E. Cooley appointed a committee of five, consisting of Prof. L. M. Gram, chairman, Prof. F. R. Finch, Prof. H. J. Goulding, Prof. J. H. Rowen, and Mr. C. E. Wilson, to consider the matter. Monday the fol- lowing resolution was adopted and sent to the Board of Regents: "That students of the University, now regularly enrolled in the College of Engineering, who shall present a government certificate that they have satisfactorily completed the prescribed course of military training, requiring a five weeks' period during the sum- mer of 1916, shall receive two hours of credit toward graduation, with an additional hour to those who shall be formally reported to have Qualified on or before October 1, 1916, as ex- pert riflemen." The Plattsburg sumu,cr camp is a model of the training camps at winch the students will receive instruction in military science. The Board of Re- gents meets Friday, and will consider the petition at that time. This action is in the nature of an experiment and will only relate to the coming summer. What action will be taken in the fu- ture should the regents fav(Ar the movement, depends upon the results of this summer's work. FRESHMEN TO HOLD PEP MEETTONIGHT Will Gather In West Physics Lecture Hall at 7:00 o'Clock to Hear Talks AMERICAN TROOPS RETIRING NORTH WHILE CgARRANZA FORCES TAKE UP REGION USED. FOR SCOUTING VILI I NITIAL FESTIVAL CONCERT TONIGHTI Germany Adds New Phase to marine Warfare; Effect Not Known Sub- Chicago Symphony Orchestra Frieda Hempel to Appear This Evening and BOTH HAVE BEEN HERE BEFORE It has always been the endeavor of the management in the past to make the opening concert of the May Festi- val series one of unusual interest and brilliance, and the concert which will be given in Hill auditorium tonight by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Frieda Hempel, soprano soloist, will surely prove no exception. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra needs no introduction to Ann Arbor audiences, as it has appeared here upon several occasions, and the satis- factory work of this splendid organiza- tion is well known and appreciated. Miss Hempel is not altogether a stranger here either, as she made her first appearance in this city at the festival last year, at which time she received an enthusiastic reception. This talented young singer was born in Leipsic and made her debut as an operatic singer at the Berlin Royal Opera house, where she remained five years. At the end of this time the Kaiser was so much interested in her FEENCH STOP INFAN TRY ATTACK Washington, May 16.-Germany has served notice on neutral nations, in- cluding the United States, that mer- chantmen which turn their prows to-, ward her submarines may be sunk on sight. Whether this notice lessens the scope of the assurances which the Berlin government gave to the United States some days ago will be deter- mined after careful consideration by the President and Secretary Lansing. The instructions to German com- manders which gave effect to the as- surances provided that in accordance with the general principles of visit and search and the destruction of mer- chant vessels recognized by interna- tional law such vessels should not be sunk without warning and without saving the human lives unless they attempted to escape or offered resist- ance. There was no suggestion in the instrucfions that the provision of the ship at the time of being overhauled would limit the obligation of the sub- marine commander. The German ambassador today told Secretary Lansing that his govern- ment desires to suggest to neutral gov- ernments that the masters of their merchant ships be given to understand that in the event of their being stopped by German warships the provisions of international law must be observed and that their special attention be drawn to the danger of turning their vessels toward submarines. Paris, May 16.-After a protracted bombardment of the French line, the Germans made an infantry attack to- day to the west of Hill 304. The at- tack was stopped by, the French fire curtain. The artillery combat in this region continues. An attempt by a German detachment to deliver a surprise attack against the French advanced positions in the re- gion of Butte Buneiul in Champagne, where .several small general attacks were made yesterday, was checked by the French with hand grenades. Last night the Germans made a small attack to the northwest of Thiaumont Farm, southwest of Douau- mont village. On the east bank of the Meuse this was completely repulsed. LAY CORNERSTONE FOR NEW 'Y' * * * * * * * * *. * * * * * * * WHERE TO OBTAIN FERRY * * FIELD PETITION BLANKS * * __ _* * Board of Regents petition * * blanks for Sunday afternoon * * exercise on Ferry field have ' *been posted at the following * * places for the convenience of * * those who wish to sign: * Hustons', Michigan Union, * * Busy Bee, Calkins' drug store, * * South University Inn, the Delta *1 * Cafe, Cushing's drug store, and *< * the East University pharmacy. * * * *.** * * * * * * Casement Trial Causes Interest, Sir Rodger Shows Signs of Extreme Nervousness During Proceedings London, May 16.-Dramatic inci-i dents followed one another in rapid1 succession during the trial of Sir Rod-1 ger Casement and Daniell Bailey inI the Bow Street police court on thef charge of high treason. In point of} pathos the second day of the trialI even surpassed the first.- Sir Rodger at one stage of the pro-e ceedings was completely abandoned< by his usual unconcerned air, and he broke into convulsions and sobs. Throughout the hearing he showedc signs of extreme nervousness. Pub- lic interest has increased rather than diminished. Such notables as Sir Ar- thur Wing Pinero, Lord Murfey, andT others were prominent at the trial. Step by step the prosecution today1 traced Casement's movements from the time he landed until he was de- livered at the Tower of London. Two children figured prominently in theE day's proceedings; one, a seven-year- old girl into whose hands fate placed three of the 7,000 weapons that had1 been destined to free Ireland; thet other a 12-year-old boy who, on thec witness stand, identified Casement< and whose childlike manner added a touch of humor to the hearing and1 elicited a cheerful laugh from the prisoner. -The father of the girl, a farmer (Continued on Page Six) WHAT'S GOING ON Weather forecast for Ann Arbor and vicinity-Fair and warm. TODA 11:00 o'clock-Meeting of fresh en- gineers to elect spring contests cap- tains, 348 Engineering building. 4:00 o'clock-Meeting of soph lits to nominate a student councilman, and to elect spring contests captains, 101 Economics building. 4:00oclock-Meeting of soph en- gineers to elect spring contests cap- tains, 348 Engineering building. 4:00 o'clock-Junior architect class meeting, 312 Eng. 4:00 o'clock-Soph engineer special class meeting, 348 Eng. 4:00 o'oock-The combined fresh homeop, dent, pharmic, and architect classes meet to elect captain- of first relay team, room 303, Chemistry build- ing. 4:00 o'clock-Meeting of fresh lit class to elect three captains for spring events, room 203, Tappan hall. , 4:30 o'clock-The combined soph homeop, dent, pharmic and architect classes meet to elect captain of the first relay teams, room 303, Chemistry building. 7:15 o'clock-Meeting of Soph Prom committee, Union. 8:00 o'clock-Frieda Hempel in first concert of the May Festival, Hill auditorium. RRS. JESSE DEEMER ON WAY T4 BIU BEND TO AVENGE CAP- TURE OF HER HUSBAND ARIZONA ASKS PROTECTIO x500 Defenseless Men and Women o the Border; Create Motor.- eye' eCorps El Paso, May 16.-American troops were succeeded at San Antonio toda: by forces of the Carranza army, ac cording to official announcements o General Gaviera, commander of the Carranzista garrison at Juarez. Gen eral Gaviera announced that the American troops were retiring nortl and that his forces were replacing them throughout the region ove which the Americans have been scout after the band of Villistas Trevino in Command in Chihuahua "General Trevino is moving nort from Torreon," said General Gaviera "with the last force of men to be use in establishing protection of you: border in order that there will no be further raids. General Trevin will, be in command of the military forces of the entire state of Chihua- hua. Our forces have already occu- pied San Antonio, recently evacuate by the American troops, and we wil extend our lines to Namiquipa. I under stand General Pershing will fall bacl to Colonia Dublan as soon as sufficien Carranza troops arrive to occupy thi city." Kidnapped Men Unheard of Traveling by automobile, Mrs. Jess Deemer arrived in El Paso today fron Los Angeles, on her way to the Big Bend country to find and avenge the capture of her husband, the Boquilla: merchant, who was robbed and kid naped by Mexican bandits. Mrs. Deem er is accompanied by her son, Dick son Deemer, aged 26. She says she will directly to the scene of her hus band's capture and will employ scout: to trail the movements of the Mexi can bandits from that point into Mexi co. The fate of Deemer and Monro Payne is still unknown, nor has ther been any word of John Woodson and F. Valiworth since their disappear ance from the vicinity of Boquillas day or two before the raid. ARIZONA WANTS PROTECTION Washington, D. C., May 16-A tele gram was received today by Senator HI F. Ashurst of Arizona, appealing fo troops to guard the 200-mile stretc from Nogales to Yuma. The messag insisted that the calling out of th Arizona national guard for . servic with the federal forces has left 2,50 defenseless men and women livin along the Arizona border at the merc of the Mexican outlaws. A copy c the telegram was sent by Senato Ashurst to Secretary of War Bake who directed that it be forwarded t Major-General Funston for whateve action the latter could take. Personal Appeal to Funston Ignore The telegram, which was from th chamber of commerce of Tuscon, Ar; zona, complained that General Fur ston himself had ignored a similar ai peal made direct to him. Precedin the difficulty of attempting to patr the entire border effectively. with thi limited number of troops at his di posal, General Funston has recon mended to the war department th creation of a corps of forty-eight m torcycle scouts who, with the facilit for covering the ground. quickly, as t general points out in his recommend: tion, will enable the officers along th border to keep in more constant touc with isolated sections along the i ternational boundary. Secretry Ba er has approved the recommendatic and the macllines will be assembled once. GRIFFINS TAKE IN THIRTEE FINISH TUG-OF-WAR WEIGHINGI FREIDA HEMPEL Soloist in the First Con- cert of the May Festival a Hill Auditorium To- night beautiful voice and splendid art that he personally requested that she be released from her contract and return to Berlin. It was by special per- mission of the German emperor that she came to America. She made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera house, New York, in January, 1913, and in an incredibly short time had firmly established herself in the high regard of metropolitan opera goers. Since, that time she has taken the leading so- prano roles in numerous operas in which her work has shown that she is an artist of the first rank. This evening Miss Hempel will sing three well known arias, "Il Re Pas- tore," by Mozart; "Caro Nome," (Rigo- letto), by Verdi, and the Mad Scene from "Lucia di Lammermoqr," by Donizetti. Expect W. H. Tinker to Return Today Mr. W. H. Tinker, secretary of the S. C. A., is expected to return to Ann Arbor today. He has been attending a .Y. M. C. A. conference at Cleveland,- Ohio., Lots of dormant class spirit threat- ens to break forth when the freshmen meet for their "pep" session in West Physics hall at 7:00 o'clock tonight. The enthusiasm which has been pent up all winter will be let loose at the hands of Staatz M. Abrams, '17E, and Werner W. Schroeder, '16L, who will be the pep-instillers for the meeting of the first year men. Every man in the 1919 classes is expected to be on hand when the doors are thrown open shortly before 7:00 o'clock. An extension or time for the relay ebstacle race tryouts was granted last night by Chairman Francis T. Mack, ' 6E, when it was found that but 30 freshmen and 16 sophomores had turned out. Forty-eight men from each class are needed and tryouts for the event will be continued at Ferry field today from 3:30 to 6:00 o'clock. It is hoped that the lists will be com- plete after today's tryouts. Weighing-in for the tug-of-war was concluded at the gym yesterday, the full quota being secured for each team. The complete list of men who will pull on the big rope Friday afternoon will be published in Thursday's issue of The Daily. Class meetings for the election of a captain for the first relay team will be _:ild by the fresh dents, pharmics, architects, and homeops in room 03. Chemistry building, tt 4 00 o'clock to- day. Sophomores of the same depart- ments will meet to elect their captain for the same event at 4:30 o'clock in the same room. Meetings for the other classes to elect captains for the spring contests will be held today, as announced in yesterday's Daily. Notice of the time and place of the meetings is to. be found in the Events of Today column on this page. Runners in the tug-of-war obstacle race will each run an eighth of a mile, during which they will climb over fences and jump through bar- rels, carrying at the same time the pennant of their class on a pole. Austrians Capture Italian Positions - Berlin, May 16.-Italian first line positions in several sectors have been captured by the Austrians after con- centrated artillery preparation, it was announced in today's Austro-Hunga- rian headquarters' report issued in Vienna. The Austrians took more than, 2,500 prisoners, seven cannon, and 11 machine guns in these opera- tions. Expect Building to Be Finished Opening .of Fall Term by The cornerstone of the new Univer- sity Y. M. C. A. building was formally laid yesterday afternoon. There was' no ceremony, although Judge V. H. Lane, president of the board of trus- tees of the S. C. A., and several other members of the board were present at the sealing of the corner tablet. In a cavity inside the large stone was placed an air-tight lead box, con- taining a quantity of contemporary in- formation relating to the affairs of the Y. M. C. A. and the university. In the box is a list containing about ,3500 names of persons who donated money to the building, and current copies of campus lublications. The completion of the building is set by the contract for November 1, but it is expected that it will be fin- ished by October 1, in time for the opening of the fall term. All-Campus Honorary Society Ho TOMORROW Spring Initiation Morning, afternoon and evening, en- gineering exhibit. Thirteen new members were tal 8:00 o'clock-May Festival ocncert, into Griffins, all-campus honorary u Hill auditorium. perclass soci'ty, yesterday. After campus initiation at the flagpole, U-NOTICES initiates were tendered a banquet Fresh and sophomore foresters are the Renellen Hospice. G. C. Car requested to see Easterbrook, room F- '17L, acted as toastmaster, and spee 317, Natural Science building, 2:30 es were made by G. M. Coldter, '1 to 5:30 o'clock today. L. C. Reimann, '16, Dr. H. S. Hulbe Senior lit baseball practice, Thurs- R. W. Collins, '17E, and W. C. MV, day. 3:30 o'clock, south Ferry 'field. lendore, '16L. First round of campus golf tourna- The initiates are: R W . Collins, '1 ment, played off today and tomorrow. R. E. 'Fol, '17, A. J. Gornetzky, ' Results must be in by Saturday night. A. S. Hart, '17; R. L. MeNomee, '1 Band rehearsal at. 7:00 o'clock in. J. F. Meade, '17E, T. C. Reid, '17, J University hall. Robbins, '17E, A. A. Schupp, '1 Today is the last day that senior en- H. A. Taylor, '17E, J. W. Thomas, gineers will be able to buy their se- L. S. Thompson, '18, and H. nior canes. White, '17.