THE WEATHER COOL AND CLOUDY { ~TOD.A 4)p' AOF lop tr a41 ~ait ASSOCIATED PRESS DA Y AND NIGHT WIRE SERVICE VOL. XXIX. No. 76. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1918. PRICE THREE EBERT OFFICIALS CONFIDENT OF ELECTION VOTES. OF ARtM S ILLEGAL POSSESSION CARRIES DEATH PENAlTY IN GERMANY BR EMEN GOVERNMENT FALLS TO SPARTACANS Criminals Police Records In Berlin; City Now Virtually Defenseless By Actions of Gunmen (By Associated Press) Bremen, Jan. 13 (delayed). - Spar- tacan forces temporarily are in con- trol of the government of Bremen after an insurrection. The Sparta- cans were defeated in a local elec- tion by the minority Socialists and successfully prevented a cope to prevent the majority Socialists from taking office. All bourgeois newspa- pers are under a Spartacan censor- ship and a communistic republic has been proclaimed. At Cuxhaven the ultra-radicals have 'overthrown the communistic repub- lie and threaten the immediate social- ization of all industries and banks. London, Jan. 14.-Dr. Karl Lieb- knecht, one of the Spartacan leaa- ers, was wounded severely in the fighting in Berlin, according to an Exchange telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam. The report gives no de- tails. Dr. Liebknech Still Alive (Last week it was reported that Doctor Liebknecht had been killed, but later reports direct from Berlin showed this to be untrue.) Berlin, Jan. 12 (delayed). - The Ebert government tonight was confi- dnt of its physical ability to defend the elections to the national assem- bly next Sunday (Jan. 19) against violence from Spartacan and Inde- pendent Socialist sources. Plan to Stamp Out Boshevlki The insurrection, generally, it ap- peared tonight, had been effectually put down chiefly because the new troops called in by the government had taken matters in hand and were determined to give the followers of Liebknecht no quarter. The next ew days, it is declared, will witness the inauguration of further drastic mili- tary measures calculated to stamp out the Bolshevik contingent. (Dispatches dated Berlin Monday and Tuesday have reported that the Spartacan leaders had disappeared and that their forces had been over- awed by the government's troops.) New Measures Introduced One of these measures covers the illegal possession of arms and ammu nition and it is proposed to make this offense punishable with immediate death. It is declared by creditable eye wit- nesses that the new government troops in both actions Saturday beat (Continued on Page Six) Wilson Continues Informal Meetings (By Associated Press) Paris, Jan. 14.- President Wilson continued his individual conferences at the Murat Palace today with Brit- ish and French representatives. The discussions are informal and will be constantly held from now on. Those who met the President included the British prime minister, Mr. Lloyd George and Bonar Law. The President also received Dr. M. R. Vesnitch, the Serbian minister to France, and Madame Vesnitch. Union Opens' New Dining Rooms The dining rooms in the new Union building are now in use, the upper pne for members, and the smaller one on the first floor for men with guests or for Union members with their famil- ies. They are open during meal hours only and serve a la carte and club lunches. When the cafeteria in the basement is ready it is planned to keep it open all day and serve ice rranm ,aainth hii,,n gnf-A- S. A. T. C. OFFICERS WIND UP DETAILS The military post in Ann Arbor now consists only of commissioned of- ficers, the last of the headquarters company sergeants being discharged on Saturday. Major Ralph H. Durkee is still here and six other officers. Lieut. Guy N. Crawford was given his discharge on Monday. The work that Major Durkee is do- ing consists mainly of settling odds and ends of business details which' are still coming in, such as unpaid bills and claims. Several inquiries are received every, day, either by letter or in person, from men who were dis- charged from the S. A. T. C. in regard to their insurance or pay. Most of these are referred to the quartermast- er at Chicago, as no money is payed out here any more. Lieut. G. I. Back has not been able to wind up the affairs of the signal corps and will be here until he does. Lieut. E. J. Stotter is still busy clog. ing the business of the quartermaster's department. Major Durkee stated that the post will probably not be closed entirely for 10 days at least. .fx-Soldier Here forOrgan Recital Joseph Bonnet, after triumphs in France as scoring many the successor of the famous organist, Alexander Guilmant, comes to Ann Arbor for the second time, in the third concert of the Choral Union series at 8 o'clock Saturday evening in Hill auditorium. When war broke out, like a great many other artists whose activities had always been confined to their pro- fessions, he immediately dropped everything and rushed to the colors and for nearly three years saw active service in the trenches and in other military capacities. At the end of this time, much to his surprise, he was suddenly recalled by the French gov- ernment and directed to come to the United States to carry a message of French artistry to the American mus- ic loving public. Although he had hardly touched the organ for three years it took him but a shor't time to again transform himself, this time from a soldier to a musician. Among his earliest appearances in America was his recital at the last May festival in Ann Arbor. Since that time, he has toured the United States and has won ovations wherever he has appeared. Shortly after his Ann Arbor concert he will return to France. EX-BARRACKS RAPIDLY BEING REPAIRED BY UNIVERSITY Secretary Smith of the University states that the repair being done. on the fraternity houses used as bar- racks during the stay of the S. A. T. C. and naval unit will be complete& within a week. The houses are be- ing put back into their former con- dition as nearly as possible. Repair- ing the floors and bringing them to their former finish is taking the most time and is practically all that re- mains to be done. Secretary Smith says that the fraternity men are very fair in asking for repairs and that in some cases they are even paying bills that the University would ordinarily settle. Yanks Cheer for "Clem" (Correspondence of Associated Press) Paris. - American soldiers who wanted to cheer for Clemenceau, the French premier, during the proces- sion down the Champs Elysees when President Wilson arrived here dis- agreed on the pronunciation of his name and finally compromised by cheering for "Clem, good old Clem." And "Clem" it was for the Americans all along the line as the couch car- riyng the old "tiger of France" pass- ed on the journey to the princely house of the Murats. Lieutenant Kenyon, '18, Coming Back Among those recently discharged from the service who are coming back to college at the beginning of the new semester is Lieutenant H. R. Kenyon, '18A. Lieutenant Kenyon, who was in the American aviation corps, was wounded in his first flight and was forced to land behind the German lines, where he was taken prisoner. He was released- after the signing of the armistice and is now CAPTIN BLENSPERGER SPEAKS TO STDENTS "EFFECTS OF WAR ON LANGUAGE" IS SUBJECT OF FRENCHJLAS TALK YESTERDAY Nicknames or descriptive phrases were used by the Allied and Amer- ican soldiers at the front for nearly every article of the impedimenta of war as well as for everything connect- ed with trench life except the trench itself, according to Capt. Fernan Bald- ensperger, of the French army, who gave a short talk on "Effects of the War on Language," before students in French, yesterday morning. Wits Have Different Views He said that not only were the guns, equipment, and even vormine nick- named but that each nationality de- signated each thing with a different name. For example he -mentioned that the machine gun was called a coffee grinder by the French, a typewriter by the Americans, and was named after an animal by the Italians. In naming the things which were new in their lives the soldiers mod- ified old words or introduced new ones. In coining new words the French were usually influenced by the noise that was characteristic of the object to be named. Captain Does Not Commit Himself Captain Baldensperger did not men- tion whether or not he thought that the effect upon language was unde- sirable. The captain will leave today for Montreal, where he will lecture. Dur- ing his stay here he was the guest of Dean John R. Effinger. ZOWSKI LEAVES FOR PEACE CONFERENCE Prof. S. J. Zowski,'of the engineer- ing faculty, has left for New York to sail for France, where he will serve in an advisory capacity to the United States peace delegates in re- gard to Poland. Professor Zowski, who was born in Poland and spent 25 years of his life there, was placed upon the United States bodrd of inquiry which was es- tablished a year ago last fall by Pres- ident Wilson to gather data which would be useful when the time for peace negotiations arrived. He was in New York from January until June and all last fall doing research work regarding Poland at the New York city library. During the summer Pro- fessor Zowski continued his wovrk here at the University. After finishing his investigation in New York he returned to the Univer- sity, but was only here for a short time when he received a call to at- tend the conference. His work there will be to give definite information and data concerning Poland when- ever a question concerning it comes up at the peace conference. It is not known how long his mis- sion will last# or when he will re- turn. JUNIOR COMPOSITION COURSE OFFERED NEXT SEMESTER Assistant Prof. R. W. Cowden will give a course in junior composition the second semesiter at 10 o'clock Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 105 West hall. It is a course intended to give training in the writing and revision of compositions. The student will be expected to submit five or six manu- scripts during the semester. These manuscripts are to be carefully revis- ed, the work of revision continuing until the student has made his com- position as nearly perfect as his tal- ents will permit. This course should be elected as Rhetoric 18 and is open only to ju- niors who have had Rhetoric 3 or 4 and is limited to 20 students. All those wishing to take the course should con- sult with the instructor before mak- ing their election. Col. Vaughan to Return to Ann Arbor Col. Victor C. Vaughan, dean of the Medical school, who is now in Wash- ington, will return for the second sem- ester and take up his work in the University. He will give a course in hygiene, which Dr. Herbert W. Emer- son conducted last year during Dean Vaughan's absence.1 1800 DEATHS, 5TOLL Of BUENOSIRES'STRIKE STRIKERS ATTACK CHURCHES; HURL SACRED IMAGES INTO STREETS (By Associated Press) Washington, Jan. 14.--Approximate- ly 800 persons have been killed and 5,000 injured in the strike disorders in Buenos Aires, according to infor- mation received at the state depart- ment today. Of the wounded, 1.,500 received treatment in hospitals. In makingthis announcement, as- sistant secretary of state Philips said that the Socialists, with whom the majority of men in the labor organi- zation gre associated, refused to be further identified with the strike dis- orders. Hurl Sacred Images Into Street The anarchist nature of the up- rising, Mr. Philips said, was shown by attacks on churches and convents. Sacred images were thrown into the streets and one policeman was kill- ed in a convent in which nuns and children were driven. Shots were fired from roofs and windows at policemen, soldiers and street cars. Street car service was abandoned at nightfall. The railway situation is becofning worse, the strike spreading from gov- ernmeit-owned routes to private lines. The employes of the latter roads are refusing to work if they are not giv- en armed protection. Ships Keep Going The harbor work remains at a standstill, many ships merely calling here and going on to other ports. It was decided today by the Pres- ident and the cabinet to declare mar- tial law in Buenos Aires. Ten thous- and reserves have been summoned to the colors and the military cadets have been called from their vacations. HEALTH SERVICE USES NEW VACCINE A supply of anti-pneumonia vaccine has been received at the University health service and any student wish- ing it will be vaccinated free of charge by presenting himself at the health §ervice during regular consul- tation hours. The vaccine is given in one injec- tion and according to health service physicians its action is extremely mild. Such a precaution against pneu- monia at this time is considered well worth while by the health service. The vaccine isgiven out by the gov- ement and its use is strongly ad- vised as it has been used a great deal throughout the country with good re- sults. Dr. J. A .Wessinger, city healti of- ficer, has announced to city physicians that he has received a supply and that they may secure it from him upon request. Trophyless Yanks Buy Iron Crosses (By Associated Press) With the American Army of Occupa- tion in Germany.-The canteen in the largest barracks in Coblenz continued to operate as usual during the switch from German soldiers to those of the American army of occupation. A Ger- man civilian with two young women assistants managed the canteen while the Germans were in the barracks and when the Americans arrived it was agreed that the same arrangement should continue. The Germans did a thriving business. All the iron cross- es which the canteen manager had on' hand were bought up in a hurry by the American infantrymen-by those of the soldiers who had not secured a souvenir of this kind on the battle- field. Little Danger of Flu Return Lansing, Jan. 14.-Michigan has entirely passed through its second in- fluenza epidemic and little or no real danger of a recurrence exists, state health officers believe. Reports of new cases and deaths from the mal- ady or from pneumonia show a daily decrease. The coming of real cold weather is believed by medical men to have broken the epidemic. Freshmen Meet This Week To decide upon a committee for the proposed Frosh Frolic a meeting of the class of '22 will be held the lat- ter part of this week, it was announc- ed yesterday. The meeting will be addressed by Dean John R. Effinger. FEATURES PREVAIL IN NEW INLANDER An article on Michigan tradition, a memorial of Theodore Roosevelt, and several timely stories are some of the. subjects in the January In- lander which goes on sale at noon today on the campus and at the book stores. Herbert Slusser, '20, in his article on the traditions of Mich- igan expounds the subject in a com- plete and timely manner. It is a con- Vribution no freshman should fail to read. Camp Custer is the scene of I'The Quarantine Pass" by Victor Legg, ex-'19. Mr. Legg was at Camp Custer for some time and in his story gives the true atmosphere of the place. One article gives a clear treatment of the economic conditions between Germany and other nations as affect ed by the end of the war. Some of the other contributions are "The Root of Evil" by Adelaide Adams, '20; "Autumn Leaves" by Lawrence Conrad, '21; and a surprise article by A. L. Teinberg, '22. Medical Faculty Welcomes Profs Demobolization is bringing back to the faculty of the Medical school sev- eral of its members, with more ex- pected soon. Major Roy B. Canfield professor of otolaryngology, arrived in Ann Arbor yesterday. Professor Canfield went into the service in Sep- tember, 1917, and has been overseas for the last 10 months. Lt.-Col. W. R. Parker, professor of ophthalmology, has been in France, but is expected in Ann Arbor in the near future. Dr. Herbert Emerson of the department of hygiene, writes that he will probably return about Feb. 1. At present he is at Camp Greenleaf, S. C. Col. Victor C. Vaughan, dean of the Medical school, has written Assistant Dean C. W. Edmunds that he will re- turn to the University in time to con- duct his usual classes in hygiene, be- ginning with the second semester, Feb. 17. "RETURN TO FOLD" GARGOYLE FEATURE The cover design on the next num- ber of the Gargoyle which will pro.b ably go on sale next Monday is really the feature of the entire issue. It is called "The Return to the Fold" and is a sequel to the cover of the Octo- ber issue of last year, entitled "A Call to Arms." Another contribution of note is the double page cartoon, which is a satire on one phase of fraternity life. The entire fraternity is pictured trying to impress the rich new member by showing him their athletic trophies and all such honors. The frontispiece is by Margaret Jewell, '20. It shows a very popular young lady standing in a window watching the parade of the returned American Expeditionary forces in the street below. The girl is wearing several dozen fraternity pins, while engagement rings are scattered on the floor around her. She is represented as wondering what to say to all these soldiers when they come in together to receive their promised answers. Planes Accompany Noted Guests London.-When Marshal Foch and M. Clemenceau came to London re- cently their steamer from France was escorted by a fleet of 27 airplanes of the Royal air forces. Although the meteorological report had declared the weather conditions to be absolute- ly unfit for cross-channel flying, the airmen's plans were carried out ex- actly as arranged. They accompan- ied not only the steamer, but also picked up the distinguished visitors' train at Folkestone and convoyed it right into the metropolis. Lieut. Hayden Addresses Rotary Club Lieutenant Hayden of the artillery will address the Rotary club at lunch- eon today. The meeting is scheduled for 12:10. Lieutenant Hayden has been serving in France as an opera- tor of the 14-inch machine guns. Mrs. Roosevelt Honored by Senate Washington, Jan. 14. - The senate today passed a resolution authoriz- ing a payment of a pension of $5,000 a year and the extension of mail franking privileges to Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt. RUSSOLSHEVIK! SEND ULTIMMTM TO SWIZRLN PLAN TO SLAY 30 SWISS, UNLESS RUSSIAN PRISONERS RE- CEIVE FREEDOM DISTURBANCES GROW THROUGHOUT UKRAINE Southern Russians Kill 2,000 Persons; Commit Atrocities and Bombard Przemsyl from Air (By Associated Press) Geneva, Jan. 14. - The Bolshevik government in Petrograd has tele- graphed an ultimatum to the Swiss federal authorities saying: that unless 30 Bolsheviki, who were arrested and imprisoned in the fortress of Savan- tan in the Canton of Valais, are re- leased before Feb. 1, 30 Swiss citi- zens in Petrograd will be shot without trial. Police Hunt Russian Spy There is great indignation every- where over the situation. The Bol- shevist movement seems to be spread- ing in the Rhine towns and in north Switzerland, where Madame Balono- va, a Russian, who recently was ex- pelled, has returned secretly with several million rubles for the car- rying out of Bolshevist propaganda. The police are searching for her. Geneva, Jan. 14.'-Two thousand per- sons have been killed at Przemyl, .Galicia, by the Ukranians, according to a dispatch to the Newe Freic Presse of Vienna, a copy of which has been received here. Ukranians Bombard Przemsfy The Ukranians have been bombard- ing Przemsyl for sevral days past by land and by air, and conditions in the town are described as terrible. Warsaw, Jan. 13 (delayed). - A program is reported to have taken place at Breditschew, popularly known as the Jewish capital of the Ukraine, the place deriving its title because of its all-Jewish population. Peasants Disarm Militia The trouble is reported to have oc curred as a result of an attempt by peasants to disarm militia, which the Jews were organizing in all centers for their protection, which they an- ticipated would be necessary when the Moscow government breaks up. Reports received here give the number of persons killed as several hundred, while other hundreds are declared to have been wounded' There may be some exaggeration as to the extent of the casualties, however. It is pointed ' out that the Jews lately have been more bitterly hated because of their alleged Bolsheviki tendencies and also their employment by the Bolsheviki as spies in many cases, they being the only intelligent or educated instruments attainable for this work. 3 Junior Classes Delay Hop Plans The activities of the "J"-hop com- mittee have been held up because the junior classes of the dental, home- opathic and pharmacy colleges have not elected their representatives to the committee according to Karl Velde, '20, chairman. Many inquiries have been received concerning the date of the party but nothing can be done towards answering them until the other members of the committee have been elected. Chairman Velde considers it important that these elec- tions take place soon as more delay is undesirable. When all appointments have been made the names of the committee will be published. A meeting of the com- mittee will be held as soon ,as nossi- ble after that. Red Cross Feeds Russian Chilarea (Correspondence of Associated Press) Archangel. - The American Red Cros has begun with the children in the effort to relieve the hunger of northern Russia and is now giving hot breakfasts daily to the pupils of the Archangel schools.