_~ ..-- A 1 L LY SNOWV S TODAY 11I rk 5karw atl, ASSOCIATED PRESS DAY AND NIGHT WII SERVICE No. 38.. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1918. PRICE THREE ANKEES START ROUTINE DUTIES NEAR MOSELLE ERMANS WITHDRAW SLOWLY; ABA DON FRATERNIZATION WITH AMERICANS FFICIALS ESTIMATE U. S. LOSSES AT 100,000 overnment Bases Marine Casualties Under 5,000; Unreported Lists Not to Exceed 30,000 (By the Associated Press) With the American army on the euse and Moselle, Nov. 13 (P. M.)- ermany's army was moving slowly ong its full front towards the rear I } ENGINEERING RESERVE GOES INTO S. A. T. C. Members of the engineering reserve corps will be transfer- red into the S. A. T. C. Orders were received yesterday from the central army headquarters at Chicago, calling them into ac- tive service. The order effects more than 150 upperclass engin- eers. All members of the engineer- ing reserve corps are to meet in room 348 of the Engineering building at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. It is quite likely that barracks will be assigned by tonight. No orders have been received relative to the signal .reserve corps. . OBSERVATORY HILL TO SEE-SHAM BATL OA STUDENT CAMPAIGN NOT ENCOURAGI-NG The American forces remain exact- ly where they were when the armis- ice went into effect. So far as known, at the American' army headquarters, no disposition has been displayed to block at any point that part of the agreement providing, for the withdrawal of the German' troops. It is realized that he re- versing of the gears of the great broken German machine will not be simple. Few Huns Left Before Yanks There would have been no surprise among the American officers- had the German front remained almost un- changed, but already there appears to have been left immediately in front of the Americans little more than a fringe of soldiers. In some places even that line has been withdrawn so far that the army men on this side do not know its location. The Germans reluctantly abandoned their efforts to continue fraterniza- .tion, where the lines still were in proximity, but threats to hold as pris- oners any one ap'proaching the Amer- ican lines practically stopped their visits. U. S. Supply Trains Active Behind the American line the ac- tivity of the supply trains continued today .and the troops mobilized at the front settled down to routine duty. There was an increasing number of leaves of absence, however, and the towns in the rear where troops were stationed were gayer than at any time since the beginning of the war. The celebration that began Monday night gained momentum, instead of showing signs of abating. SIGNAL CORPS AND S. A. T. FIGHT IN REGULAR. STYLE C. TO The signal corps unit in conjunc- tion with the S. A. T. C. will hold a sham battle at 2:30 o'clock this after- non on the hill east of the observa- tory. This hill and surrounding ter- ritory comprise what is now known as the Signal Corps field. For about a month the signal corps, under the direction' of Capt. R. V. Hurlbut and Lieut. G. I. Bach, have been constructing a series of trenches on and around the hill. In all there are about two miles of trenches. All are of the latest approved type such as were in use on the battlefields of France, complete in every detail. There are five types of trenches, let- tered A, B, C, D and E; varying from the front line or A type, to the E type supposed to be situated 10 miles behind the front lines. The staff head- quarters is located directly opposite the Observatory and from there the battle will be directed. All signal posts and other buildings close to the front line are carefully concealed and camouflaged as in actual practice. Of course lack of space was a great hin- drance in the laying out of the field, but things have been worked out to a{ point of great realism. Approximately 1,50 men will engage in the sham battle. The operations of the S. A. T. C. will be in charge of Major Ralph H. Durkee. During the battle the signal corps men will es- tablish complete lines of communica- tion, exactly as would be done under' fire in a regular engagement. A fea- ture of this will be the work of the radio men. All the details have been carefully worked out so that the combat prom- ises to be peppy and interesting. The public is invited to attend, since an excellent view can be obtained from the Observatory hill. SWISS ESCORT RED GUARDS FROM LAND Quota Fails to Advance with Rapidity Expected by Members of Committees CO. 5 OF S. A. T. C. TURNS IN AVERAGE OF $8 PER CAPITA Women's Committee to Lunch at Lane Hall and Discuss Methods Of Boosting At the rate. subscriptions have been coming in, Michigan will close her United War Work campaign Friday evening with less than one-third of the quota decided upon. The grand total last night was but $9,816.76, the day's total being $2,602. Co. 5 turned in the best report of any of the S. A. T. C. units. The com- pany consists of 189 men, 175 of this number subscribing $1,137. The other companies have been averaging about $2 per man or about 20 per cent of the amount subscribed by Co. 5. Totals Not Encouraging The daily totals are as follows, members of the S. A. T. C. $1,725, of the naval unit $89, civilian men $344, and women $443. Last year for the Y. M. C. A. campaign the women alone subscribed over $6,000. The number of people subscribing is 1,548, 1.034 of this number being memb'ers of military organizations. Only 119 men out of a possible 1,000 have given to the campaign. Three army companies and five navy companies have not as yet turned in' their reports. Civilian students wait- ing to ' be solicited should volunteer their subscriptions at one of the booths in the city. The girls in charge of the women's campaign will lunchj this noon in Lane hall to discuss ways of boosting their subscriptions. High School Also Busy1 The public schools of Ann Arbor completed their campaign with a to- tal of $3,582.95 in subscriptiong from 913 students. This amount is to be raised by the individual earnings or sacrifices among the boys and girls. Of this amount 448 high school stu- dents pledged themselves to pay $1,965.75. Blue Devil band T o.Appear Here SOCiAL DEMOCRATS ORDER ARREST OF VON TIRPITZ Amsterdam, Nov. 13.--The In- dependent Social Democrats in the new government have de- manded the arrest of Admiral von Tirpitz, former minister of the navy, Major-general Keim, president of the German army league, Dr. Wolfgang Katt, president of the Fatherland party, Admiral von Holtzen- dorff, former chief of the naval general staff, and others, and the establishment of a tribunal to try all persons responsible, for the continuation of the war, and hindering peace.t HOOR PATLY LIF SUGAR BAN IN SOUTA REST OF COUNTRY SAME SUGAR TIONS REMAINS REGULA. V ictory Bulletin s (By the Associated Press) London, Nov. 13.-The Alied fleet arrived off Constantinople today, hav- ing passed through the Dardenelles Tuesday, the admiraltysannounces. British and Indian troops, occupying the forts, paraded as the ships pass- ed. Stockholm, Nov. 13.-Russian Bol- shevik forces are marching on Fin- land. They are now threatening the Finish sea port of Viborg, 72 miles northwest of Petrograd. London, Nov. 13.- (5:30 P. M.)- The British foreign office has re- ceived no confirmation whatever of the rumors that he former German crown princet-has been assassinated, according to the Exchange Telegraph company. (By the Associated. Press) Washington, Nov. 13.-Increase in the beet sugar states and in the cane producting teritory of Louisiana, and of the household sugar allotments from three to four pounds per capita was ordered today by the food ad- ministration, effective Dec. 1. At the same time public eating places in these sections will be permitted to in- crease their allowance from three to four pounds for every 90 meals serv- ed. For the remainder of the country, it was stated, the allotment of three pounds monthly per capita per house- hold, and three pounds per 90 meals for public eating places, will be con- tin ued. The increase for' sugar producing states was granted, the food adminis- tration announced, because of the lack of cargo space for overseas equip- ment, together with insufficient stor- age facilities in this country. BRITISH OFFICIALLY CONFIRM SINKING OF SHIP AUDACIOUS (By the Associated Press) London, Nov. 13.-The admiralty to- night makes it first official announce- ment of the sinking of the Audacious, which sank after striking a mine off the North Irish coast on Oct. 27, 1914. The loss of the battleship was kept a secret at the urgent -request of the commander-in-chief of the grand fleet. News of the sinking of the vessel was published in the United States shortly after the disaster and the British press printed an account of the warship sinking about two months later, but the government withheld confirmation. After striking the mine the battle- ship remained afloat 12 hours, during which practically the entire crew of 800 men were rescued. A terrific ex- plosion took place on the Audacious and she sank. The ship was later raised and repaired. OLD TIME PEP WANTED FOR SYRACUSE MASS MEETING REORGANIZATION OF WAR -DEPARTMENT A ARMY PLANNED; REOPEN STRUGGLE O VER UNIVERSAL MILITARY TRAININI ONI (By the Associated Presa) Washington, Nov. 13.-Officials here estimate that the total casualties for the American expeditionary forces of the war will not exceed 100,000, in- cluding the men killed in action, wounded, died of wounds, disease,,ac- cidents and the missing, who never will be accounted for. Some of those who have been missing probably will be accounted for when the prisoners are returned from Germany.. Casualties Less Than 100,000 An unofficial calculation of publish- ed casualty lists including those of Nov. 12, shows a grand total of 71,- 90 men. Careful estimates made to- day, based on knowledge of the bat- tle conditions faced by the first and second armies in the days immediate- ly preceding the cessation of hostili- ties, and on the average lists hereto- fore, lead officers to believe that all unpublished and unreported casualties will not exceed 30,000. Estimates based on previous rec- ords placed the total marine casual- ties in France at less than 5,000. Hoover Cancels Substitute Measures (By the Associated Press) Washington, Nov. 13.-Regulations requiring householders and bakers to purchase 20 per cent of substitute with ach purchase of wheat flour wert< witbdrawn today by the food admin- istration. The withdrawal is effective immediately. MICHIGANENSIAN NOTICE! Ann Arbor will have anopportu- nity to hear on Nov. 23 the celebrated French Army band, known as the blue devils of France." In the evening they will give a con- cert 'in Hill auditorium for the bene- fit of French soldiers, reserved seats for which may now be obtained at the auditorium at popular prices of 25 to 50 cents. In the afternoon of the same day the band will appear on Ferry field during the M. A. C. game and play be- tween halves. . The University Army and Navy band under the direction of Director Wilfred Wilson will play the Marseillaise" in honor of the dis- tinguished guests. This organization is traveling in America upon the request of the War department and with the consent of the French government. They are be- ing brought to Ann Arbor by the war board, the mayor and the University School of Music. PLANS FOR ANNUAL JUNIOR PLAY MADE - London, Nov. 13.-Five German sub- marines arrived at Lindskrona, south- ern Sweden, Wednesday, and request- ed the naval authorities to intern them, according to a dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph from Copenhag- en. The submarine commander said they did not dare return to Germany, INFLUENZA SHOWS INCREASE IN STATE Lansing, Nov.'13. - Spanish influ- enza has again become epidemic in some sections of the state, health officers announced tonight. Cases re- ported today from the affected local- ities numbered 689, and in order that he may keep a close watch on the pro- gress of the disease Dr. R. M. Olin has ordered the resumption of daily reports by wire from all cities and towns having new cases. Some authorities ,blame the peace demonstrations for the outbreak, while others believe that the general closing order was resumed too early. Although another state wide ban was not considered, the next few days may see theaters in a number of towns closed. At Bay City, Pontiac, Sagin- aw, Flint, and Elmer, the disease is said to be spreading rapidly, while nearly all the towns in the upper pen- insula are quarantined because of the new outbreak of the disease. FRENCH CHAPLAIN TO GIVE ADDRESS The Abbe Felix Klein, a distinguish- ed French orator, will deliver a public address at 3 o'clock this afternoon in Sarah Caswell Angell hall under the auspices of the Cercle Francais. The lecture, which will be given in Eng- lish, is on the subject: "Restoration ii France." A cordial invitation is extended to all students and the pub- lic. At the close of the lecture, there will be an opportunity for the audi- ence to meet the speaker. Later in the afternoon the Abbe and President Harry B. Hutchins will be' the guests of honor at the meeting of the Women's league, which is to be held at 4 o'clock in the same room, and where they will both address the" assembly. . The Abbe Klein has been chaplain of the hospital of the American am- bulance corps in -Paris and has had ample opportunity to become ac- quainted with America's efforts in the great war even long before the Unit- ed States formally entered the con- flict. French Propose Trying War Leaders EXISTING LAW PROVIDES F ARMY OF 375,000 'SOLD. IERS PRESIDENT P R O P O S E RECONSTRUCTION BOD Wilson Opposes Appointment of. Co gressional Committee; Must Be Specialists (By the Associated Press) Washington, Nov. 13.-Plans for tl reorganization of the war departme: and the army itself now are in pr cess of formulation by the gener staff and soon will be before Secr tary Baker. Orders for the actual breaking up the army cannot be promulgated u: til these plans finally are complet as the demobilization program is d pendent upon the adoption of a r organization policy. Reopen Military Training Questlo The secretary has indicated th new legislation will be necessary 1 carry out the reorganiaztion, and I is expected to lay a definite progral before congress at the earliest po sible moment. This may reopen tl whole question of universlay militai training and many legislators antic pate a long legislative struggle befoi final action is taken on whatever po icy the secretary may prppose. Existing law authorizes the Mai: tenance of a regular army of appro: imately 375,000 men. While It is possible as yet to forecast the numb of American troops that must be en ployed in Europe, even after the peac treaties have been signed, mlitaz men =believe now that the authorize regular establishment cannot provkd an adequate force for all purposes a home and abroad. Reconstruction Commission Planne President Wilson has under consir eration an appointment of a recox struction commission to develop comprehensive program for the co verging from a war to a peace basi The commission would be advisor rather than executive in function an the plans developed and co-ordinate by it would be carried out by existin government departments and agen ies. As now considered the commissio would consist of representatives 4 commercial, industrial, labor, agr cultural, and social interests; I membership would be small and - would deal with all phases of t great problem of easing the countr from war to peace. Opposes Congressional Committee The President is understood to b distinctly opposed to the suggeste plan of having a congressional con mittee prepare a reconstruction prc gram. He is said to prefer men wh can give their entire time to the .wor and who have made special studies o economic and social problems. Th President is said -now to be consider ing what emergency legislation ma be necessary before the governmen can proceed systematically to turn a: resources of the country to peace tim production. How to shut off further war prc duction without closing plants, throw ing men out of work, and causing fi ancial strain, is the most immediat reconstruction problem facing th government. FIRST MICHIGAN UNION DANCE SATURDAY NIGH' (Havas Agency) Berne, Nov. 13.-Woolf rural dis- patches from Berlin declare that or- der appears to rule everywhere in Germany and that acts of anarchy have ceased. The majorities and mi- norities have divided the authority between them, but the minorities have been delegated, to second place, it appears. The majorities are charged with preparing the organization of a German republic. Expulsion from Berne of a Bolshe- vik diplomatic mission was carried out in the presence of an inquisitive cro-d. The automobiles containing the members of the mission were es- corted on the way by infantry detach- ments in motor trucks. Revolutionists Form Republics B y the Associated Press) Basel, Nov. 13.--A dispatch from Berlin says Grand Duke William Ernest, of Saxe-Weimar, has abdicat- ed in order to prevent civil war. The dispatch adds that republics have been proclaimed in Wurtein-burg and Hesse. Thenew government in Bad-en has been constituted under the pres- idency of Jeiss. Plans for the annual play given by the junior girls were discussed yester- day at a reception given by Dean Myra B. Jordan for the class of 1920. Laura Peacock, '20,. chairman of the play committee, urged the girls to turn in manuscripts for plays. Only one play has been submitted to date. -As they are not due for two weeks, many more girls are expected to com- pete. There are to be two acts, lots of action and local color, and a large cast of characters. The following committee was appointed with Laura Peocock as chairman: Assistant chairman, Katherine Loveland; cos- tumes, Rose Sturmer; property, Dor- ine Potter; music, Anne Noble; busi- ness manager,' Marian Ames; public- ity, Lucy Huffman. An out of town speaker is announc- ed for the Syracuse mass meeting to be held Friday in Hill auditorium. The S. A. T. C. and the University naval unit will occupy the lower floor, and the first and second balconies will be open to others.' The band will be there in full force, and it is hoped this will be an old-time mass meeting with the old-time pep, which has been conspicuous by its ablnce. The meeting is for the purpose of cheer- ing the team on the eve of its contest with Syracuse. The team - will be there, and it is the first chance the student body will have to show that it is behind the Varsity. U. S. to Finish All Battleships (By the Associated Press) Washington, Nov. 13.-All war ships beiig constructed or contracted for will be completed, announced Secre- tary Daniels today . after a meeting. He also said that the naval yards at Mare Island, Norfolk, and New York, which have enough work on hand now to keep them busy for two years, will be enlarged. (Havas Agency) Paris; Nov. 13.- Several of the chamber of deputies members proposed i i The Michiganensian staff will eet at 4:30 o'clock today in the fices, Press building. Members the editorial, art, and sports affs must be present. in the chamber a resolution request- ing the government to enter into an agreement with the other Allied gov- ernments for the trial of all former rulers who were responsible for the great European war. Under the reso- lution the extraditions would not be questioned, no matter in what coun- try they have taken refuge. The first Michigan Union dance c the year will be held from 8 to 1 o'clock Saturday evening, Nov. 16, i the old Union building. Tickets ar 75 cents and will go on sale at o'clock this afternoon. The number i limited to 100 couples. Unfortunate] the status of the members of the c A. T. C. and University naval un has not been determined and attend ance must be restricted to those wb have paid the membership fee. The old building may be reache from the driveway of the new build ing.