THE .WEATHE] PARTLY CLOUDY TODA'? I L Mfirnirn ~~1Iaitl [AS I DA AMD NIGHT W SERTICE a ifl nlr aar. .r ...rrrr f. j i PRCaHE VOL. XXIX. No. 91. ANN ,ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1919. PRICE THREE t DIRECTOR' AUTKOR OF UNI'ON 0PER TOARRIVE OMONAY MUSIC COM3fOSERS TO WITH WRITER OF PRODUCTION CONSULTI 1919 CAST TRYOUTS CALLED FOR MONDAY EVENING Principals to Work During Examiin- aion Period; Committees to Be Named E. Mortimer Schuter, director of the 1919 Union opera, will arrive in Ann Arbor Monday morning to re- main here until the initial perform- ance of the show. He will be met here the same day by Donal H. Haines, '09, the author of the book and lyrics, who is coming from Kal- amazoo. to confer with persons in- terested in the opera. General cast tryouts will be held at 7:30 o'clock Monday evening in the old Union building, where Mr. * Haines, Mr. Schuter, and Earl V. Moore, '12, who is supervising the writing of the music, will meet the -prospective principals of the show. Any persons intending to try out for -the cast but who cannot be present Monday evening are asked to com- municate with F. C. Bell, phone 343, so that other hours may be ar- ranged. Should Prepare Skits Although not absolutely essential, each tryout is asked to have some skit prepared so that the , judges may get a better idea of his ability. Music writers for the opera will hold consultations with Mr. Haines at 10 o'clock Monday morning and at 3 o'clock in the afternoon in the new Union. Artists aspiring to draw the 1919 opera poster will meet there at 11 o'clock this morning. Cast to Work Duripg Exams It is the purpose of the commit- tee to have Mr. Schuter work with the cast tryouts during the exatnin- ation period so that by the opening of the second semester the cast will have had considerable training. Dancing Instructor to Come The dancing instructor whom Mr. Schuter is trying to secure is to ar- rive the latter part of February. The fact that the teacher desired is still playing in "Jack o'Lantern," how- ever, makes it uncertain whether he will be released in time to accept the position offered him here. The appointment committee will meet Monday afternoon to select such members of the opera committees as are needed for immediate work. The naming of the full personnel will be put off until after the opening of the second semester. WILSON AND ALLIED POWERS DISCUSS BALKAN PROBLEMS S. A. T. C. CLOSES MIDDLE OF MONTH Major Ralph H. Durkee is in Chi- cago for the purpose of settling up some of the affairs of the S. A. T. C. prior to the closing up of the post in Ann Arbor. He 'will return the first of the week. It was stated at headquarters yes- terday that the post will be closed by the middle of February. In ad- dition to Major Durkee, the only other officers still in Ann Arbor are Lieuts. Leo R. Walterhand E. D. Stotter, who will be here until all the affairs are settled. MICHIGAN GRDUTES RECEIPPOINTMENTS SIX MEN AND SEVEN WOMEN 'PLACED BY UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE Several alumni who have recently received their discharges from serv- ice, are applying to the appointment committee of the bducational depart- ment for positions in high schools. In the last few weeks six men who have returned from service have been placed by this committee for next semester. Men Appointed These men are Lloyd T. Smith, '16, who will go to Ionia to teach mathe- matics; Jacob Olthoff, '18; to Adrian for sciences; Philip N. Iloff, '17, to Battle Creek for physics; R. W. Ward, '18, to Hillsdale as principal of the high school; Arthur J. Wolf, '14, to Saginaw for physics, and- Nelson V. Russell, '18, to Wyandotte for his- tory. Seven Women Placed Besides the above, seven women have received the following appolnt- ments: Mary E. Creech, '08. to De- troit for Latin; Edith Lidke, '19, to Ipsilanti for Latin; Margaret Kress, '09, to Port Huron; Katherin Davis, '19, to Plymouth for history; Ethel Crandell, '19, to Coldwater for French and Latin; Genevieve Stowe, '09, to Mt. Clemens for English, and Anna Van Buskirk to Connelsville, Pa., for history. All these appointments will take effect next semester. FRESHMAN SMOKER TO BE HELD FEB. ll Plans for a class smoker for Wednesday evening, Feb. 11, in, the new Union bilding, were decided up- on at a meeting of the freshman en- gineering class yesterday afternoon in the Natural Science building aud- itorium. Harbeck, chairman of the class so- cial committee, reported that if per- mission could be secured from Prof. L. A. Strauss, arrangements would Goodwin, Actor, Dies;frany Trials Bring No Matrimonial Happiness (By Associated Press). New York, Jan. 31.-Nathaniel Carl Goodwin, the actor, died in his apart- ments in the Hotel Claridge here early today. Mr. Goodwin was born in Boston 61 years ago, and had been married five times. His fifth wife, Miss Margaret Moreland, who obtained a divorce from the actor last September, a few days ago announced her engagement' to be married for the third time. Position Secure His first wife, to whom he was mar- ried in 1877, was Miss Eliza Weathers- by. In the 11 years of their married l life, which terminated with the death of Mrs. Goodwin in 1888, the actor made secure his position as a comed- ian. A few months after the. death of Eliza Weathersby, Goodwin married Mrs. Nella Baker Pease, divorced wifeI of a Buffalo physician. Less than ,three years after she sued him for di- vorce on the ground of abandonment.3 His third marriage was in 1898 to Miss Maxine Elliott. 'She was then a fam- ous beauty and a talented actress as well. When he obtained a divorce form Miss Elliott at Reno in 1908 there was much speculation as to whom he would mar- ry. The same year Miss Goodrich be- came Mrs. Nat Goodwin IV. Their married life was of short duration, for there was a divorce in 1910. Gave Art His Soul Always Mr. Goodwin was a con- scientious actor. He worked hard in the theater because he loved the the- ater, and he gave it the best that was in him because he knew it deserved no less. His excursions into Shake- speare were not financial successes, but he was content with the praise of a few who knew-the few who realized the reverence and the love he brought to the precious texts and the care with which he transferred them to the stage. - He wrote his own epitaph in his book when, speaking of his obituary, he said: "I hope those who write it will deal kindly with the poor player whose only mission on earth was earnestly to endeavor to live to make the world laugh at sorrow and smile away the tear." WARRECORD COMMITTEE PLANS LARGE CAMPAIGN OVER 50,000 LETTERS SENT THOSE IN SERVICE TO BE. A complete circularization of all the alumni and alumnae, the faculty and student body will be made as soon as possible, according to plans adopted by the committee in charge of establishing a war record for Michigan men and women, at a meet- ing held yesterday in Detroit. This will mean sending letters to over 50,- 000 people, in order to get a thor- ough record of all former students and members of the faculty who have in any capacity served during the war. . Plan for Campaign It will take over a month, accord- ing to Mr. H. L. Sensemann, of the alumni catalogue office, to obtain the mailing supplies for such Tn exten- sive campaign. The record will in all probability be issued in book form with a history of all of the Uni- versity's activities in the war, the S. A T. C., the number of men trained here, and other subjects. Faculty to Edit Profs. F. N. Scott and A. L. Cross with Mr. Sensemann will write the editorials and edit the whole book. As the project is of such a * large scope it can not be estimated how long it will take to complete it. Much will depend upon the speed with which the students, alumni, and faculty answer the circulars. JAPAN ACCEPTS THEORY OF COLONIAL INTERNALIZATION (By Associated Press) London, Jan. .31.-The Paris corre- spondent of the Daily Mail, in a dis- patch to his paper today, says that Japan on Thursday, formally accept- ed the theory of internalization of colonies and that. it is understood that South Africa had abandoned its opposition to the scheme. "President Wilson," he adds, "un- doubtedly won an immense diplomatic victory, but has had to modify his original proposals to some extent." LEADERS OPPOSE HON COLONY PLAN SENATORS HAVE STRONG OBJEC- TION TO WILSON'S IDEAS OF DISPOSAL (By Associated Press) Washington, Jan. 31.-Vigorous op- position was voiced in the senate to- day by republican leaders, to the plan for dealing with captured Ger- man colonies and occupied terri- tories in Asiatic Turkey, which had been presented to the peace confer- ence by President Wilson yesterday. Report Unbelievable Democratic leaders said that they could not believe the President had proposed internationalism of the ter- ritories, and urged the support of the American peace delegates. Some senators pointed out that the official communique had announced a plan for this which had been provision- ally agreed upon. Debate Two Hours, The debate continued for two hours, and during its course republi- cans reviewed their plan for a league of nations, and the delay in concluding peace with Germany, se- cret diplomacy, and other workcon- nected with the peace conference. U. S. EXPORTS. DOUBLE IMPORTS Foreign commerce during the past year is estimated at over nine bil- lions of dollars with exports slight- ly more than double imports, accord- ing to recent government statistics. The total business .was more than 300 per cent greater than foreign trade in the years immediately preceding the war. Gradual readjustment of prices and money conditions is relieving labor troubles throughout the United States and enables American manufacturers to look forward to a future of for- eign trade which a reconstruction under American influence is expected to pilot to greater value and impor- tance as the conditions 'of peace are resumed. PEOPLE TO HONOR MICHIGAN VICTIMS Students and citizens of Ann Ar- bor will gather Sunday in the church- es for special memorial services in remembrance and honor of those who gave their lives in the great war. Simplicity will be the keynote of these tributes. Music, sermons, and perhaps a few flowers will be the only deviations from the usual Sun- day worship. The churches expect many dis- charged men to attend in order to honor their brothers in arms who have paid the supreme sacrifice. SEVERAL INJURED IN STRIKE CLSH SHIP FIRMS THREATEN LOCKOUT UNLESS STRIKERS RENEW WORK TODAY Glasglow, Jan. 31.-Forty persons were injured here in connection with the shipbuilders strike. Clashes be- tween police and strikers this even- ing had ceased but the city was in semi-darkness because of shortage of labor. (By Associated Press) Belfast, Jan. 31.-The ship build- ing firms here have notified the strikers that unless they renew work on a 47 hour a week basis tomor- row; the employers will substitute a six week lockout. Honor to be Rule In Tech Colleges Not only engineers but all students; taking examinations in the College of Engineering and Architecture should be subject to the rulings of the honor system unless they request other- wise at the time of examination, was the $ecision of the engineering hon- or committee at a meeting yesterday. .The committee makes this an- nouncement for the benefit of the new men in the department and to clear ,up any misunderstanding which may exist between the engineering college and members of other schools who are taking examinations in this col- lege. Communications properly addressed will reach the engineering honor committee through the University messenger boxes. ORATORICAL BOARD PLANS PROGRAM FIVE DIVISIONS ONLY NOT RI TURNED AFTER MAY 1 LAT- EST DATA SHOWS DISCHARGED MEN MAY SHARE BONU Committees Agree on Paying D1 charged Men Regardless of Service (By Associated Press) Paris, Jan. 31. - Whatever for es may be sent to Turkey for ga risoning purposes, there will be i American troops among them it d veloped today. It is pointed out th their use for this purpose would ' inappropriate, as the United Stat has never been at war with Turke Troops Will Get Stations The military committee of the s preme council expects within a fe days to report a plan for the allc ment among thew various nations, the troops to be retained on ti western front. From data availab it appears that by April 1 there w be 15 American divisions remainii on the line, with five divisions rear for embarkation homeward. A mon later it is expected this aggrega will be reduced by five divisions, which 10 will be on the line and fi ready to return. U. S. Troops Home Soon The length of the stay in Franc of these 10 divisions, depends up( the time of the signing of the ge eral peace treaty. It is said that soon as that appears, all the Ame ican troops probably will be wit drawn. BILL PROVIDES BONUS (By Associated Press) Washi'ngton, Jan. 31.-An amen went to the war revenue bill provi Jng for a payment of $50 to enlist men and navy men, and $200 to c ficers of the army, navy, and m rine corps, upon discharge frc service has been agreed upon house ,and senate committees. U der the agreement, the bonus wot be given to enlisted men and office already mustered out, as well those yet to be discharged, regar les of whether service was at hoi or overseas. Field clerks and 01 ers attached to the fighting fore would share in the bonus. JAPAN FACES 10 PER CENT . SHORTAGE IN RICE CR( AMERICAN TROOP't HOME ON SI6NIN Of PEACE TREI be made a Butts had speakers price was t once. He said that7 offered to secure for the occasion. fixed at 40 cents per; Dean two The man, taken (By Associated Press) Paris, Jan. 31.-President Wilson and part of the expense to be from the class treasury. t and the Allied prime ministers, this afternoon, considered the Balkan problem, particularly, the disputes be- tween the Serbians and Rumania. The commission charged with exam- ining the labor problem, compensa- tion and damages, shortly will begin their work. The inter-Allied commission on Poland met this morning and decided to adopt a draft report which will be submitted to the conference commit- tee. The conclusion will be formu- lated by M. Noulens. PROFESSOR GETCHEY TO LEAVE TO GIVE FRENCH AT SYRACUSE Prof. George S. Getchev, of the French department, will soon leave for Syracuse, N. Y., where he will as- sume the duties of instructor in French at the University of Syracuse. Professor Getchev, who is a grd- uate of Harvard, has been connected with the University faculty for two years. His successor has not yet been announced. Union to Discontinue'Friday Dances Union Membership dances will not be held on Friday nights during the examination period. The Saturday night dances will be held as usual without interruption. Tickets will be on sale at 5 o'clock each Thursday Almost all the class signified their intention of attending. EDUCATORS CONFER AT YPSI MEETING Michigan was represented yesterday at the mid-year educational confer- ence held at Ypsilanti, by President Harry B. Hutchins and Prof. A. S. Whitney. Supt. G. L. Jenner, presi- dent of the Southeastern Michigan Round Table, presided. The speakers were:- Dr. C. W. Crampton, supervisor of physical training, New York City, and Dr. Wil- liam C. Bagley and Dr. Franklin H. Giddings, of Columbia university. The subjects of their talks were: "A For- ward Looking Physical Training Pro- gram," "The University High School," and "What Americanism Do We Want." The conference will continue through today. Sleiveland to Launch Big Float eveland, 0., Jan. 31.-The first large concrete car float to be built in this part ol the country will be launched here soon from the drydocks of the Liberty Ship Building and Transportation company. The float, which will be used in New York harbor in the transporta- tion of railroad cars, is 365 feet long and made of reinforced concrete. - Eight or 10 speakers of national reputation will be secured to address the- Oratorical students at their meet- ing this year, the board decided yes- terday. Local contests in public speaking will be vigorously support- ed, campus dramatics encouraged, and the former lyceum course idea will be pushed again by the organization. The lyceum, ,curse * was a promi- nent force on the campus in previous years. Under this head comes the preparation of spaeches by students with talent in this field, to be given in the towns about Ann Arbor. In former years these representatives of Michigan's oratorical program have been favorably received. Plans of reorganization of the Ora- torical board were discussed, but for the present the board will remain as it is. A committee was appointed to consider further changes and to re- port at the next meeting. BERLIN GOVERNMENT SENDS TROOPS TO QUELL DISORDER lIexican Generals Ask for Release Mexico City, Jan. 31.-More than 50 generals of the Mexican army, who' took up arms during the revolution have asked the chief executive to re- lease them from their military duties so that they may return to civil pur- suits. Buenos Aires Settles Port Disputes (By.Associated Press) Buenos Aires, Jan. 31.-The princi- pal differences between the port work- ers who are striking and their em- ployers, it is understood, were ad- justed last night. Minor negotia- tions are still in progress. Tokio (Correspondence of the Asso- ciated Press.-The shortage of the rice crop is causing unusual anxiety throughout Japan. The crop this year is 30,00,000 bushels less than the average. As the annual consumption is 300,000,000 bushels, the supply for the next year is short exactly 10 per cent. Riceless days are suggested but it is not easy to adopt the plan of western countries and enforce riceless days, after the example of wheatless days. In America, wheat bread forms a relatively small part of the daily food, whereas in Japan and all east- ern countries, rice is consumed in large quantities and constitutes the real meal, the other food articles be- ing of the nature of relishes or side- dishes, so while the phrase "riceless days" is easily spoken, it would prac- tically mean foodless days for the mass of the people. FOOD ADMINISTRATION LOSES ALL POWER AFTER MARCH 1 (By Associated Press) Washington, Jan. 31.-Removal of all restrictions on marketing of products and foodstuffs, except cot- ton seed products, and eggs, and can- cellation of most license require- ments placed upon importers and dis- tributers, effective tomorrow, were announced today by a proclamatior signed by Wilson at Paris, for the food administration. This virtually brings to an end most of the power of the food ad ministration. It was predicted by of. ficials that most of the remaining functions would cease after March 1 Important Announcement TO MEMBERS OF A. C. A. The regular meeting of the Ann Arbor branch ofthe asso- ciation of Collegiate Alumnae will be held Saturday, Feb. i, at 2:30 at Newberry Residence instead of at the home of Mrs. F. M. Scott, 1351 Washtenaw, as was previously announced. (Havas Agency) Paris, Jan. 31.-Berlin government decided to send troops to Brennen to maintain order. Gustav Noske, head of the government bureau for defen- sive measures, justified the action upon the ground that the situation could not be endured. He said a small majority was seeking to im- pose their rule by violence. He add- ed that the troops sent there would not fire a shot unless first offered vio- lence. 1,000,000 Alied Trops to Wateh Rhine Paris, Jan. 31. - The number of American, French, and British troops to be maintained on the Rhine will be limited to 1,000,000 men, accord- ing to the Paris papers.