THE MICHIGAN DAIL' WAY RATES IN J YORK TO GO UP James F. Shaw, former president of the American Electrical Railway, be- lieves that the New York street car lines will get an increase in their rates in the near future. Mr. Shaw says that the worst that can possibly happen to.the New York railway sys- tem has already happened and that the city administration will surely give the street railway a raise in rates. Shaw says that the only thing that is the matter with the railway system of New York now is their starvation rates. He goes on to say that not only the New York traction system is badly in need of an increase in rates but that there have 'been receivers appointed for 29 companies throughout the country during the last year, showing that oth- er companies are in, the same pre- dicament. Engagement of B. L. Broadwell The engagement of Baxter L. Broadwell, '19, to Miss Adelaide M. Dodge of Toledo was announced last week in that city. Broadwell left the University in 1917 to enter the mili- tary service. N date has been de- cided upon for the wedding. University of Columbia has abolish- ed the old style of entrance examina- tions and substituted psychology tests. SPALDING'S For Shoes Belts " w Foot Ball MAK Equipment "~ ., Sweaters ; %* ... Jerseys And the implements for every athletic game, of course. A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 211-217 So. State St. CHICAGO, ILL. BETTER GRADE SHOE LEATHER O W AVAILABLE; PRICE SAME Leather for the manufacture and re- pair of shoes is one of the raw prod- ucts that has become much more plen- tiful since the close of the war. Since the government began outfitting the large draft armies about a year and a half ago, shoe leather for both man- ufacturers and retail jobbers has been exceedingly difficult to obtain and of inferior quality. The government contracted for vast amounts, taking the best obtainable and curtailing the supply to dealers. Now, however, since the manufacture of army shoes has ceased, the market is fairly well stocked. Ann Arbor buyers of leather report that they are receiving much better grade stock now for practically the same price of two months ago. Also they are now able to buy linen thread for the first time in nearly two years. FOR LIBERTY, The following casualties are report- ed today by the commanding general of the American Expeditionary Forc- es: Killed in action, 30; died from wounds, 23; died of disease, 69; wounded severely, 62; missing in ac- tion, 40. Total, 224. By an agreement between Harvard, Yale, and Princeton, freshmen are not allowed to compete on university teams in intercollegiate athletic con- tests. Our Own Pack Betsy Ross Candies The Finest Candies For Gift Purposes and Social Occasions Modish Boxes, Baskets and Containers FITTING WOUNDED FOR TRADES BIG PROBLEM HERO WORSHIP IS OBSTACLE AC- CORDING TO MAJOR C. S. BERRY With maimed and wounded soldiers pouring into the country at the rate of 10,000 a month, America is faced with a huge problem of reconstruc- tion; the problem of making them nor- mal self-supporting citizens again. Each individual case will have to be taken up by a specialist who will aid in helping the patient find what he is best fitted to do. Major C. S. Berry, for- merly a psychologist of the University of Michigan; who is in Ann Arbor on a furlough from a general hospital near Washington, outlined the work that the government is attempting to do in its reconstruction work. Restore Individuality First According to Major Berry, the first great task after the soldier has arriv- ed in the general hospital in this coun- try, is to get the patient to ceaseI thinking about himself and his misfor-' tunes and to restore his feeling of in- dividuality. This is done by the ward nurses and the specially trained aids who teach the men crafts. Working with their hands tends to make pa- tients forget themselves. Suitable Vocation Chosen In the event that a man is physi- cally incapacitated, Major Berry says that his particular history is studied by psychologists and he is trained in some professional or mental pursuit, the man's preference and apparent latent ability being the basis of the choice. If the man is'capable of vo- cational training he is given the best instruction possible. Then he is watched closely and if he shows adaptability he is given thorough in- struction and afterward he has the choice of entering a college or a trade school, with his tuition and book ex- penses paid, and an additional -$65 a month for general expenses. Con- gress has given the vocational board $2,000,000 to do this work. Hero Worship Hard to Overcome Major Berry goes on to say that the greatest handicap that the returning wounded soldier has to overcome at the present time is the attitude of her% worship that those at home bear to- wards him. He finds it very difficult to tear himself away from the admir- ing friends at home even long enough to take advantage of the opportuni- ties offered by the government. After a few months, hero worship will wane and then the soldier without special instruction is very apt to be non-self- supporting. HOOVER EXPLAINS FOOD SITUATION RAILROAD RUNNING AIDED BY LETTERS Twice as many commendations as complaints by the general public is the record of the Federal railroad ad- ministration which recently published the report of mail received during the period of the war by the administra- tion's bureau of suggestions and com- plaints, under the direction of Theo- dore H. Price. On the 24th of Decem- ber 16,424 letters had been received by the office, which contained 11,666 commendations, complaints and sug- gestions. A considerable number of the criticisms offered were of positive aid to the railroad administration in or- ganizing its service. Mr. McAdoo states that every letter received by the bureau has been an- swered and that statements concern- ing employes were used as a basis in giving rewards of merit and correcting discourtesy. The total number of com- plaints received was 714 as against 1,328 letters of praise for politeness or efficiency on the part of the federal employes. Since the signing of the armistice, the number of unfavorable reports has diminished daily as the railroad conditions gradually return to normal. CERCLE FRANCAIS INITIATES NINE NEW MEMBERS TUESDAY Initiation of nine new members was the chief attraction at the meet- ing of Cercle Francais Tuesday night. Initiates were: Blanche Goodell, '19; Beatrice Beckwith, '21; lone Brown, '20; Anne Kirkpatrick, '20; Katrina Schermerhorn, '21; Lee Wodruff, '21; Eva Welsh, '20; .M. Mangouni, '20, and Lucille Duff, '19. This was the last meeting of the Cercle for this semester. The next meeting will be held during the first week of next semester. International Tennis to be Resumed An international flavor will be given the 1919 English tennis champion- ships, as many playerstrepresenting the Allies are expected to enter. The All-English club wishes to hold this event at Wimbledom. Permission is being sought in the United States to re-establish in 1920 the Davis cup contests discontinued since this country entered the war. social functions were made at a meet- ing of the social committee held Tues- day. A smoker is planned for Tues- day evening, Feb. 11, providing per- missioncan be obtained from Prof. L. A. Strauss. registered late last year. About men have signed up for these cour so far. Each man is given a cert amount of work which must be do Daily Want ads bring results. Freshman Engineers Plan Smoker' U Mr. Osias Zwerdling Announces that he has returned to Ann Arbor after several days visit in New York City and other style centers in the East. He has brought with him an extremely fine line of Fine Furs They are very choice and consist of a fine range of styles in all of the most desirable garments. These Furs were bought at a very low price and thus can be sold at less than real cost of manufacturing. Even if you do not need furs this season, you will be making a good investment by purchasing for next season The University of Toronto is Plans for the freshman engineers' to give special courses for mi New Patterns of Cloth for Ladies' Garments A fine lot of fabrics for ladies' garments has also been received. All of the season's new popular shades and colors are included. Ladies needing new garments, and who want the best, should call and inspect. Osias Zwerdling Ladies' Tailor and Furrier Zwerdling Blnck-217 E. Liberty St. Phone 1380-F1 p High Class Only No.9. Nickels Arcade I I I - - - - .a..SHOES sand RUDDERS BEST QUALITY at LOWEST PRICES. See ABE LEVY 205 N. MAIN ST. Opposite Postoffice A "Act & 6t ea.V fPA? ., r I _ DRESS FOOTWEAR TOSCHA SEIDEL FOR WOMIEN DISTINGUISHED RUSSIAN VIOLINIST The Girls are Preparing They want to look their best "over here" to entertain the boys from "over there. Parties, entertainments and personal calls demand the Daintiest Slippers to make their appearance com- pletely satisfying. Silver and Gold Cloth -French Kid and Pat- ent Pumps -- Oxfords or Two-eyelet South- ern Ties. Light, Dain- ty, Dressy Models, all sizes. Walk-Over Boot Shop 115 S. MAIN ST. HILL AUDITORIUM SATURDAY, FEB. 8--8 O'clock I I 4r PIANOS, VICTROLAS AND RECORDS, MARTIN GUITARS, MANDOLINS AND UKULELES AND ALL MUSICAL SUPPLIES AT Schaeberle & Son's Music House 110 S. MAIN STREET PHONE 254-F1 Herbert C. Hoover, United States food administrator, and director gen- eral of the international relief or- ganization, gave out the following statement in regard to the food sit- uation in the United States today. "The dominating food problem in America at this moment is the prob- lem of the American farmer. Taking it broadly, before the European war began we exported about 5,000,000 tons of food a year. This year we were prepared to export at the rate of from 15 to,'20 millions of tons. The increase represents the patriotic service of the American farmer, plus the voluntary sacrifice of the aver- age American. "The armistice came suddenly, free- ing shipping from military use and re- opening to thepAllies the cheaper southern hemisphere and the colonial markets. "We are thus faced with a serious problem with respect to our own great supplies, patriotically accumu- lated. Therefore in the period be- tween the armistice and peace we have a difficult situation to face. "It is impossible, however, to de- mobilize the whole of these intricate forces set up during the war, in a week. So, pending these solutions the American farmers, merchants, pack- ers, and banks simply must stand to- gether for two or three months to carry our excess over until the mark- ets of the world have been more ex- tended and finally liberated by peace." Army Officer Makes Record Flight Lawton, Oklahoma, Jan. 28.-Lieut. R. H. Baker recently broke all rec- ords when he flew 90 miles in an air- plane in 20 minutes flat. His 12 cyl- inder De Haviland plane flew from Fort Sill to Oklahoma City at a speed of 270 miles per hour. Use the Daily to reach the students. Four thousand students read it every morning.-Adv. The Daily at your door every morn- ing, $2.50 until June.-Adv. Tickets-$1.00 $1.60 $1.0 GOOD NEWS--- All New Fall Suits, O'Coats 1-4- off It's going to be easy to be well dressed this season. Course Tickets-$4.50 $5.00 $5.50 $6.00 At School of Music FITFORM clothes for Young Men will take care C ____ I1k F\t\M cam.. of that for you. Don't worry about price. Pay enough to get good clothes. In Fitform we are offering the most for the money FOR RENT FOR RENT-Fine large rooming house in perfect condition. Low rent. Will furnish house if desired. Phone 536-J or 1619-W. FOR RENT-Fine suite of rooms near campus. Phone 1172-M or apply 718 Monroe St. FOR RENT-One desirable suite and one single room. 445 S. Fourth Ave. Ph-n 779-. FOR SALE FOR SALE-One gas range suitable for boardig house or fraternity, 18 mahogany finised dining room chairs 2 dining room tables. 803 S. State. Tel. 1370-J. WANTED WANTED- An opportunity to serve you. Let the Daily restore that lost article. We're Ready to sholv New Styles In Spring Clothes TOM CORBETT N. 116 E. LIBERTY ST. BETWEEN MAIN AND FOURTH AVE.