THE MICHIGAN DAILY ------ uri Y OFFICIAL NFWSPAPER AT TH UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Published, every morning except Mondayt durg the university year by the Board in Coutrol of Student Publications. MaEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESSf The Associated Press is exclusively entitled so the use for republication of all news dis-a patches credited to it or not otnerwise credited an, this'Asper and also the local news pub-S lished heein.r Entered at the postoflice at Ann Arbor, Mehigan, as econd class matter. Subscriptions by carrier or mail, $.o. Offices: Ann Arbor Press Building. s Phones: Business, 960; Editorial, 2414. 1 Communications not to exceed 300 words,a ,' Asigned, thae signature not aeessarily to ap-c par in print, but as an evidence of faith, and 4otices of events will be published in The t a iy at the discretion of the Editor, if left at o!r mailed to the office. Unsigned communications will receive no1 considration. No manuscript will be re-1 turned unless the writer incloses postage. 'The Daily does not necessarily endorse the sentiments expressed in the communications. Midr d C. Mighell.......Managing Editorf Hrd Makinson..........usiness Managert Charles R. Osius, Jr...........City Edtora Marguerite Clark.............Night Edior James C. J., Martin......elegraph Edi.w Joseph A. Bernstein........Sport Editor Viet H. Riorden......Military Editor Martha Guernsey..........Women's Editor Mark K.LEhbert............Associate Editor Helen I. Davis .........Lterary Editor LeGrand A. Gaines....Advertising Manager Agnes L. Abele........Publication Manager ".onald M. Major.......Circulation Manager ISSUE EDITORS . David Landis Paul G. Webert Horace W. Porter Philip Ringer Ruth Dailey E. D. linterann REPORTERSt Margaret Christie Herman Lustfield IreneElis B owen Schumacher Xdna Apel Henry O'Brien Marie Croie R~naud~ Sherwood Mary D . Lane Marie Thorpe M. D. Vincent BUSINESS STAFI, Mark B. Covell Robert E. McKean Edward Priehs, Jr. Clare W. Weir Eva R. Welsh Wm. A. Leitzinger TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1918. Issue Editor-E. D. Flinternn l THE OPERA. The Union and Mimes have shown the good old Michigan pluck in decid- ing to tackle that considerable un- dertaking, the Michigan Union opera.{ Their enterprise and courage in the1 face of the present difficult situation is a challenge to the energetic talent of the rest of the campus and every lat- et bit of it should appear when tie call comes for tryouts. At present without committees,director, books, lyrics, or music, and 'with the date ol production only three short months away, months broken by vacation and examinations and reconstructive ac- tivity of every kind, this year's opera, if a finished product, willpresent re- markably hard and fast work. And it cannot help but be a success if the campus takes hold of the problems connected with it in the spirit which. denies the possibility of failure, in- stead of sitting back, as has unfortun- ately too often been done in the past, expecting "somebody" to put on the show, and planning to do nothing it- sielf more arduous than first-night criticism. The decision not to ask the women to take part was a wise move and is certain to be approved by the major- ity of the student body, both men and women. As the production of organ- izations whose membership is limited to men students,' the participation of the women last year was a good deal of an anomaly. That the opera ,was not a complete failure was probably due to their willingness and that of the men to overlook this fact and by united efforts, do the best that could be done under war conditions. The spirit of co-operation which the wo men then showed is recognized by the me, and this fact should prevent any feeling of resentment among the wo- men this year. Their continuance in future operas w*Old mean a change in the character and eventually in the management of the show, and as yet at least, there is practically no sentiment among either men, women, or faculty, for a University, rather than a Union, opera. The only excuse for calling to the women for help this winter would be the failure of the men to support the opera-work for it, write for it, and try out for it-and this will not hap- pen. Michigan is coming back strong, in every way, and this "come-back" warmth and verve can make the '19 opera one of the best in years. GOETZ, CAPTAIN Angus Goetz has been elected cap- tain of the 1919 football team. Every Michigan man is glad that he got the honor. He is a credit to a Michigan that has had many creditable student since 1837, the year it was foundei. He is of the highest Michigan type; le gives everything there is in him to any cause with which he is identified. He upholds the best campus tradi- tions. When Coach Yost started to build a team this year on the wreck that the war had left of his old machine, Angus Goetz became his mainstay. Goetz, an upperclassman, obeyed every rule and worked hard all the time. There were many freshmen on the team; freshmen who did noble work for the Univer- sity and the team, and earned for themselves the gratitude of Michigan men. But who knows how much the in- fluence of Goetz, considering himself amenable to all rules, however irk- some, helped to make the freshmen realize their responsibilities? Who knows how often other members of the team, tempted to weaken in the strenuous training season with long lapses between games,- were encour- aged to stand strong by the influence of the big, brilliant, uncomplaining tackle? ' He is a man who will inspire the 1919 team by his devotion to duty. His 1918 record proves that. "After all," observes the faithful follower of Maurie, "it would appear that girls cannot beat the men, even as female imitators." The number of men out for basket- ball seems to indicate that the Univer- sity finds enjoyment in the record of last season. Mexicans fire on U. S. sailors; lose battle.-Headline. Experience some- times seems a poor teacher. Most of the gobs are now sorry that they preferred blue to khaki. Red Cross Seals for Mrembers OnlyI Red Cross Christmas seals will not be placed on sale this year. For a number of years it has been a cus- tom among us to put these little stick- ers of the American Red Cross 'on all our holiday letters and packages. The money raised from this source every Christmas time has been turned over to the Anti-tuberculosis association. Recently the Red Cross contributed $250,000 to this society. The only way in which the seals can be obtained this year is to an- swer to the "roll call" membership campaign of the American Red Cross, which will begin on Wednesday, Dec. 18, in Ann Arbor. The Red Cross will give a booklet of stamps to each purchaser of a membership. LESS YULE-TIDE CELEBRATION AT MARTHA COOK THIS YEAR Martha Cook building cannot have its annual Christmas breakfast this year on account of this new outbreak of the grippe. This is usually one of the biggest events of the year and -one in which nearly all of the women of the University participate. The girls in other years have assembled in the upper hall and marched down through the other corridors carry- ing burning candles, and singing the most beautiful of all songs, the old- fashioned carols. Although the girls will have some sort of :a celeration this year, a great deal of the former spirit will be lacking owing to the house's decision to have no guests. WAR TIME FURNITURE TO BE TAKEN FROM LANE HALL SOON All the war time furniture whicl has been placed in Lane hall dur- ing the war in order to make it serve more as a "Y" hut will be removed within the next day or two and the former and more luxurious furnish- ings will be replaced Monday night a party was given for the officers of the S. A. T. C. when they were entertained at dinner and a program of movies and stunts aft- erwards Tomorrow night will be navy night when the whole naval unit will be invited to attend a get-togeth- er with a seven reel movie as the feature. EARL G. KILLEEN SUCCESSFUL DIRECTING COMMUNITY MUSIC Earl G. Killeen, a graduate and former member of the faculty of the University School of Music and of late director of music at Coe college, Ce- dar Rapids, Iowa, is now in charge of community music at Akron, Ohio, where he is meeting with great suc- cess. In addition to organizing chor- uses among the employes of the great industrial concerns there, he has done much in the way of providing music for the general community. . of K. Offers Reconstruction Courses University of Kansas offers two new war courses. "The Economics of the War," is offered as a three hour course a.,d "Labor Problems of the Recon- struct on Period," is offered as a two hour coijr-e. University of indiana is offering a Food Nutrition course next term to take the place of the former war ' foods course. PHONE COMPANY TO ASK HIGHER RATES (By Associated Press) Lansing, Dec. 17. - The Michigan State Telephone company is planning to file a report to the railroad com- mission of the state asking for high-1 er rates all over the state except inI Detroit, it was learned today. Offi-, cials ask that an early hearing be given the report, that the new sched- ule may be put into effect at once. Independent companies, it is said, will follow the example of the Bell sys- tem in asking for the increase. . Employes of the companies have organized to demand a new wage scale, similar to th" raise given the electricians in Detroit. The stand of the commission is unknown, but it is intimated that ex- isting schedules will be continued un- til conditions are normal again. FOR LIBERTY The following casualties are re- ported today by the commanding gen- eral of the American Expeditionary Forces: Killed in action, 134; died of wounds, 49; died of accident and oth- er causes, 7; died of airplane acci- dent, 1; died of disease, 126; wound- ed severely, 1,122; wounded, degree undetermined, 229; wounded slightly, 507; missing in action, 200. Total, 2,375.- The following casualties were re- ported yesterday by the commanding general of the American Expedition- ary Forces: Killed in action, 155; wounded severely, 1,020; missing in action, 133. Total 328. John N. Kapeleris of 109 S. Main street, Ann Arbor, was listed among the privates severely wounded. CHiRISTMAS SPIRIT TO REIGN AT Y. W. C. A. VESPER SERVICES Christmas spirit will be the keynote of the vesper services to be held at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Lloyd Douglas will deliver a message of Christmas cheer and the Univer- sity Girls' Glee club will sing Christ- mas carols. The aim of the Y. W. C. A. in holding this service is to instill Yuletide spirit into University women before they return to their homes. All girls are cordially invited to be present. ICHI A N MAN, SPECIALIST ON FPIDEMICS, SENT TO GERMANY Captain Paul De Kruif of the bac- teriology department, has been sent to Germany, according to a letter re- ceived by his family recently. Cap- tain De Kruif is epidemiologist in the third division, his duties being to take charge of any epidemics which may break out. His duties since he en- listed at the first of the year have kept him near the front line most of The regular meeting of the Women's Glee club will be held at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon in Barbour gymnasium. The last hygiene lecture of the year for freshman girls and entering sophomores will be given at 5 o'clock this afternoon at Barbour gymnas- ium. Senior basketball practice will be held at 5 o'clock this afternoon. Jun- iors who wish to do so may come. A meeting of the Y. W. C. A. cabinet will be held at 3:30 o'clock Wednes- day afternoon. HOSTESS HOUSE TO CONTINUE DUTIES There will be no hostess in charge at the Hostess house beginning to- day since there has been very little need of one during the past week as so many men have been leaving for home. Mr. Leroy Pattison, curator of Alumni Memorial hall, will be in i charge of the work for the remainder of the week, according to the presi- dent of the local chapter of the Women's Collegiate Alumnae associa- tion. Nothing else will be changed at the Hostess house until Christmas va- cation has begun. Writing materials will continue to be provided for the soldiers. The furniture, which was donated by various fraternities, will not be moved until sometime during vacation. Anyone desiring to locate a man may call on the Hostess house for the desired information, as the lists have been left intact for Mr. Patti- son's convenience. 1'. of Northwestern to have It. 0. T. C The regents at Northwestern have decided to establish an R. U. T. C. regulated by the war department. Mil- itary training will be required of all underclassmen except those who have commissions or have already spent sometime in the service. One hour's credit will be given for this course. They also concluded not to give any examinations this term. PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE C - Our entire stock of Winter Hats will be closed out regardless of cost. Stevens & Pershing 618 Packard MICHIGAN It is better this year than ever before and the price ONLY 50C HRSS UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE QUARRY'S.. FOR PRACTICAL GIFTS ________FOR - PRACTICAL PEOPLE Ivory ToiletArticles,LeatherG oods,Boston Bags Crane's and Gilbert's Chocolates Cigars and Cigarettes Quarry Drug 'Cos Prescription Store COR. SOUTH STATE STREET AND N. UNIVERSITY AVENUE PHONE 308 When you go home Take with you a CALENDAR e' BUY YOUR BOOKS and SUPPLIES ..in- AT ~ S HEEHAN'S ARMY AND NAVY BOOK STORE Magazine Subscriptions for XMAS GIFTS STOFFLET'S Newsstand I Try our HOME-MADE -CANDIES They are both delicious and Wholesome MADE AND SOLD AT THE SUGAR BOWL Phone 967 109 S. Main St, . usl - rl lps e r " A REGULAR : SHOE U. of Kansas Nay Have If 0. T. C. University of Kansas strongly fav- ors an R. 0. T. C. for which about 1,370 students signed the petition. The final decision will be made before the first of the year and sent to the war department. For service and results try a Daily Want Ad.-Adv. SPORTING',GOODS CAMPING OUTFITS Hunting Coats, Caps, Sweaters, Rubber Boots, Ponchos, Rain- coats, Gloves, Leggings, Sheep Skin Coats, Mess Kits, Camp Furniture, Tents, Cots, Blankets and everything you need. Hun- dreds of other articles. rd Ma .P M.e Cordovan For Men I' U II I An All Cordovan, Top and Bottom, all sizes Stock a genuine extra fine shell, plump and pliable, extra heavy oak sole for winter wear. Color a dark rich shade brown. Toe a medium English, new military Pattern. Price $10-Most Reasonable-Quality Considered Walk-Over Boot Shop 115 S. Main St. DETROIT UNITED LINES Blween Detroit, Ann Arbot and Jackson (October 27, 19:8) (Eastern Standard Time) Detroit Limited and Express Cars-7:10 a. im., and hourly to 9:1o p. m. Jackson Limited and Express Cars-8:48 a. m., and every hour to 9:48 p. in. (Ex- presses make local stops west of Ann Arbor.) Local Cars East Bound-6:oo a. im., and every two hours to 9:05 p. m., to:50 p. n. To Ypsilanti only, :45 p. rn., 12:20 a. M., r:io a. m., and to Saline, change at Ypsilanti. Local Cars West Bound--7:48 a. m., to 12:20 a. in. WAI KING LOO Open from 11:30 a. m. to 12:00 p. m. Phone 1620- 314 S. State St. Ann Arbor I FOR XMAS PRESENTS Many acceptable gifts for your soldier friend in service; or as a present to your officer instruc- tors in charge of S. A. T. C. I Courteous and satisfactory TREATMENT to every custom- er, whether the account be large or small. The Ann Arbor Savings Bank Incorporated 1869 Capital and Surplus, $550,000.00 Resources .........$4,000,000.00 Write for Catalog 37 West 125th St., New York City I Northwest Cor. Main & Huron. 70? North University Ave. " i Jewelry - - - - - Calendars - Scrap Books O D MORRILL Typewriters Typewriting Mimeographing Leather Goods We have a variety of gifts and we are always glad to offer suggestions Stusdenlts' SupplyStore Phone 11 60-R I 1 11 S. University a A