I THE PRo WEATHER )BABLY SNOW TODAY 4hp 4iltr4 t 'an nti ASSOCIATED PRESS WAN AN D NIGHT WIRE SERVICE I VOL. XXIX. No. 103. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1919. PRICE THREE CENTS LEAGUE NEARING FINAL FORM PRESS WILSON BELIEVES PROPOSED AMENDMENT DEALS WITH TERRITORIAL DECREES STATES CANNOT FAIL WORLD IN ITS CRISIS Maintenance of Monroe Doctrine by Powers Provided In Charter (By Associated Press) Washington, Feb. 27. - President Wilson desires conclusion of the Peace treaty as speedily as consistent with the great question involved, and ex- cept for adjustment of territory he believes a great part of the work is approaching final',form. It was learned that the amendment to the proposed constitution of the League of Nations which the Presi- dent intends to suggest upon his re- turn to Paris, will deal with meas- ures to be used by the League in en- forcing territorial decrees. The 'President let it be known that he was firmly convinced that in no particulars does any provision of the League charter conflict with the Amer- ican constitution. He told his callers that in the Paris conference he had closely and carefully kept in mind constitutional features and had had advice of expert American lawyers on all constitutional questions arising. Those appearing to conflict with the constitution were rejected or altered. Confidence in the success of plans for a League of Nations was reiter- ated by the Presient during confer- ences with the senators. "Its success is inevitable," the President was quot- ed as saying, "The United States can- not afford to fail the world during this emergency." Regarding the Monroe Doctrine, the President felt that the League's con- stitution would not contravene it while it provided for maintenance of the doctrine by the world. It was gathered that the President believed that with the exception of the clause relating to enforcing territorial decress the only ambiguities connect- ed with the League's constitution ex- isted in the minds of persons discuss- ing them. RICKENBACKER TO BE IN DE- TROIT; AT AUTO SHOW MONDAY Governor Sleeper, Mayor Couzens and Other Prominent Men Will Greet Him at Banquet America's ace of aces, Captain Ed- ward V. Rickenbacker, will feature the Detroit automobile show this com- ing week, Governor Sleeper and Mayor Couz- ens will welcome Captain Ricken- backer at a banquet to be given in the latter's honor Monday evening. Other speakers of note appearing on the program at the banquet are: C. F. Kettering, of Dayton, one of the leading aircraft men of the country; Lieutenant Harold H. Emmons, and W. B. Stout. Abner E. Larned will be toastmaster, and Reverend M. S. Rice will give the convocation. Captain Rickenbacker will arrive Monday morning from New York and will be taken to the D. A. C., where he will stay in Detroit. WAR RISK INSURANCE Today is the last day that former S. A. T. C. men may mail their this months' installment for war risk insurance, to the bureau ok war risk insurance department, Washington, D. C. te.: Armenia Petitions Supreme Council For Independence Paris, Feb. 27.-The claims of Armenia as placed before the supreme council at its meeting yesterday, it is understood were as follows: First, Iiberation of the Turkish yoke. Second, the formation of a new Armenian state to be made up of the six Armenian provinces in Turkey and the territories of the Armenian republic, the Caucasus, and also the port of Alexandret- ta, which already is claimed by. Syria. Third, protection for 20 years by a great power under a man- date of the League of Nations. CITY PGSMASTER URGES THRIFT STAMP CAMPAIGN APPEALTO.AN NROR WOMEN FOR socl STUMP SOCKS USED TO SI OVER AMPUTATED LIMBS IS LIP MR. -H. J. ABBOTT SAYS END WAR HAS CAUSED W. S. S. EARLY REDEMPTION OFI ' "Some sort of campaign must be launched soon to stimulate the inter- est in war savings stamps in Ann Ar- bor," declared Mr. H. J. Abbott, post- master of Ann Arbor, yesterday. According to Postmaster Abbott, the sale of stamps is running entirely too low and worse than this, stamp hold- ers are hastening to redeem their stamps, thinking that because the war is over, the government no longer has any need of funds. This could be no farther from the true state of af- fairs and, although the, post office is redeeming these stamps, it is holding off to the limit of 10 days. "This practice must be discouraged," declared the postmaster, "except in cases of real necessity. By allowing his stamps to mature on Jan. 1, 1923, the holder .is realizing a comp~ound in- terest of 4 per cent, whereas by re- deeming them at this time, he real- izes but 2 1-2 per cent. In an effort to encourage holding the stamps until maturity, the government postpones compounding the greatest amount of interest until the last month of the term." The children in, the Ann Arbor schools, as well as a few regular pur- chasers, continue to buy a certain amount of the stamps. Regarding the work in the schools, Secretary of the Treasury Glass recently made an ap- peal to school authorities in which he declared it to be his "earnest request in behalf of the treasury department that the school authorities through- out the country incorporate the teach- ing of thrift in the school curriculum; for 1919." EXAMINATION BEFORE PRACTICE FOR ENGINEERS and ARCHITECTS The joint bill for architects and engineers, drawn up zy Mr. Gardner S. Williams, Prof Clarence T. John- ston, and Prof. Emil Lorch, which was introduced on Feb. 11 to the house of representatives at Lansing, has received the formal 'approval of the Grand Rapids, Saginaw and De- troit Engineering societies. The bill provides for state examinations for persons expecting to practice the pro- fession of engineering or of architec- ture in the state of Michigan. This bill will receive the' considera- tion of The Michigan Engineering so- ciety which meets today in a special session in Ann Arbor. DETROIT WILL CONSIDER NEW BRIDGE PROJECT IN APRIL Responding to an urgent need, Ann Arbor women are organizing to sup- ply stump socks for crippled soldiers. Committees have already been ap- pointed for furthering this work which is part of a national move-' ment endorsed by the Daughters of1 the American Revolutlon and carried on in co-operation with ser- geant-general's office in Was- ,gton. These stump socks will be used to slip over the amputated limbs of the crippled soldiers who are being brought back to America for medical < attention. In only two hospitals for amputation cases the minimum .de-1 mand for a month is a thousand socks. "Time has not yet come for Amer- ican women to put away their knit- ting needles," said Mrs. William H. Wait of Ann Arbor and state regent< for the Michigan D. A. R. "Not un- til every American hero who has made the great sacrifice which brings into being the need for the stumpt sock has been cared for, can any American women afford to rest fromt their knitting," continued Mrs. Wait. "It is but a small way to show our gratitude to them." Sixty-three cents pays for the dig- rections, needles and necessary wool1 for one sock. Any ae wishing direc- tions may get th, 4 by applying toE Mrs. W. H. Wait, 1706 Cambridge Road, or to Miss Martha Hills, the local chairman, who can be reached. at Kent house. Florence Field, '20, chairman of thel war work committee of the Women's league, speaking for the women of the University said, "We will be very hap- py to aid in so worthy a cause, and it is my hope that the movement will3 receive the hearty endorsement of the} University women." Miss Field isC planning to begin work as soon as - the wool for the work can be ob- tained. BRITISH ATTITUDE TOLD BY F. H. KENT That it is "going some" when loyal British subjects gladly celebrate thet anniversary of the American declara- tion of independence was the idea ad-l vanced by Frederick H. Kent in his lecture on "The New British Attitude Towards America" Thursday after- noon in the Natural Science audi-i torium.i "If a person has gone without foodc LARGE TICKET SALE REPORTED FOR SPOTLIGHT TEN-ACT BILL PROMISES VAR- IED EVENING'S ENJOY- MENT "JAZZLAND SYMPHONY" TO BE BIG ATTRACTION Program From Good Instrumental and Vocal Music to Dancers and Legprdemain If the sale of tickets can be taken as a criterion, an auaience of excep- tioral size and enthusiasm will await the opening act of the Spotlight vaud- eville at 8:30 o'clock tonight in Hill auditorium. The 10-act bill and the fact that the show is being given for the benefit of the American University Union in Paris have already proved two potent factors in disposing of the admission slips. When one takes into consideration the varied character of tonight's pro- gram, it is difficult, if not impossible, to prophesy what will be the most popular act. "The Jazzland Symphony" "The Jazzland Symphony," compris- ing three pianos and nine other in- struments, gives promise of being a successful bidder for applause. In the same class come other acts on the bill-the Midnight Sons' Quar- tette, with a new repertoire; M. Jean Petit, of the French department, sing- ing a trio of songs in his native tongue; and Leslie P. Gest, '20, in a startling and mystifying exhibit of legardemain. Two Burlesque Acts Seeing themselves as others see them will be a privilege allowed to a number of prominent campusites in a series of impersonations by Archie D. McDonald, '19. If the feelings of these men are somewhat ruffled, they may find consolation in seeing the famous characters of Harriet Beecher Stowe burlesqued in "Uncle Tom's Cabin, with Variations," a skit to be present- ed by a nine-man cast. Musicians and Dances Garrett Pat Conway promises a cumber of ballads and novelty songs to the lovers of vocal art. For those partial to instrumental music, there will be two acts, one a mandolin and harp guitar duo, and the other a steel guitar soloist, Alden L. Howard, '20E, who drew much applause in last year's Spotlight. James F. Sumner, '21A, will supply the only dance act of the evening in a number billed as "Toosa Paaka Hula Hula Dancer." . Plans Completed All plans have been completed for the vaudeville and a rehearsal held last night showed all the participants ready for their respective acts. Tickets may still be secured from committeemen, campus shops exhib- iting the Spotlight poster, and also at the Hill auditorium box office tonight. ENSIGN F. F. McKINNEY BACK IN ANN ARBOR SHORT TIME Ensign F. F. McKinney, '16L, who is now in Detroit awaiting orders, was in Ann Arbor for a short time yester- day. Ensign McKinney enlisted the day war was declared and has been with the Atlantic fleet since. He was managing editor of The Daily in '15- '16, and is a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. MOTHER OF PROF. A. LOCKWOOD DIED YESTERDAY AT HER HOME Mrs. Charles N. Lockwood, mother of Prof. Albert Lockwood of the School of Music, died early yesterday morning at her home, 700 Oxford road. Funeral services will be private. Mrs. Lockwood was 78 years old. Fraternities Faculty in Favor A committee from the engineering faculty has been investigating the fra- ternity and honor society situation, it is understood, and will make a report at the next meeting of the engineer- ing faculty. The report is favorable to fraterni- ties, it is said, but will recommend that cha1iges be made in rushing, with the purpose of making each man prove himself in scholarship and campus activities before he is initiated. It is believed that the report will also show that certain honor socieies have notbeen living up to their orig- inal ideals. Caruso Finally Induced to Come Enrico Caruso's Ann Arbor concert, to be given Monday evening, March 3, in Hill auditorium, comes as the cul- mination of 10 years of effort on the part of Mr. Charles T. Sink of the University School of Music. Never Away Before in Opera Season For 25 years Caruso has been the stellar attraction of the Metropolitan Opera, in New York, and has been, considered their greatest drawing- card. Never before has he even con- sidered leaving New York during the opera season, and during his entire career has made but some 10 operatic tours. This fact has meant that when- ever he has announced his intention of doing so, managers all over the country have bent every effort to se- cure an engagement, and it was only last year that Mr. Sink vas success- ful in so doing. When the "flu" ban made it impos- sible for Caruso to fulfill his contract it appeared that Ann Arbor was to lose the opportunity to hear him, in its own auditorium, but Mr. Sink im- mediately hurried to New York to at- tempt to set a new date. After much trouble March 3 was decided on. Reaches Detroit. Sunday Morning Caruso leaves New York Saturday night with a party of 12, among whom is his wife, formerly Miss Dorothy Parks Benjiman, prominent in New York society, and daughter of a well known banker. The party will reach Detroit Sunday morning, and will go immediately to their hotel, where suites suitable for such notables have been reserved. They will come to Ann Arbor Mon- day afternoon, when all will be in readiness for the concert. Seats for those accompanying Caruso have been reserved in the auditorium. Leaves Monday Night Caruso will leave Ann Arbor Monday night on the Michigan Central Limit- ed, the fastest train between here and New York. It has been necessary to make special arrangements to have this train stop at Ann Arbor, this be- ing the first time it will ever have done so. However, when notables trav- el, and reserve a compartment and five sections on a train, special con- cessions may be made for them. Very Expensive to Have HIM Here When questioned as to the expense of bringing Caruso to Ann Arbor, Mr. Sink merely smiled and said, "It would be poor business policy to make such things public. I may say, however, that this is a question I have been asked time and again, and my answer is always this. We have had to bid against all 'the larger cities of the Middle West. Caruso receives enough for such an engagement as this to purchase 100 ac'res of the finest farm land, to buy also a first-class automo- bile, and after having done both these to have enough left over to take an. excellent summer vacation. Form your own estimate." Interurbans will leave for both East and West immediately after the concert. WOMEN'S CHANCES IN BUSINESS GOOD -PROF SH ENLARGING OF INDUSTRIES WILL CAUSE WOMEN TO FILL MEN'S JOBS WORK IN LAW OFFICES PRESENTS BIG FUTURE IDean Bates Considers Women Capable Intellectually of Mastering Stuft of Law "The time will soon come when there will be no limit to the opportu- nities for women in business," said a Prof. I. L. Sharfman when speaking at the Vocational conference held in Barbour gymnasium yesterday after- noon. "The returning men are causing questions to arise in the industrial world whether women shall hold their war time positions or not. Women May Fill Jobs Again "Conditions will soon adjust them- selves in the enlarging of industry sso that women may again fill the posi- tions for which they showed a marked ability during the war. For a woman to be a success in business she must know the functions, purpose and methods of procedure of business of- fice and from that point she may find special branches that are peculiarly fitted to her. While the University of- fers no specific secretarial course it presents splendid preparation for such a buisness life." Dean H. M. Bates spoke on the op- portunities open to women in law and said, "As to the intellectual capacity of women to master the study of law, I have no doubt. Although they can hardly endure the rigor and rough- ness of court practice, there are other lines of law for which they are well fitted. Law Opportunity Broad "Women have broad opportunities in law offices in drawing contracts, wills, making briefs, and holding consulta- tions. The mental discipline is vigor- ous and fits a *woman who wishes to enter into competitive business better than the one who has had no such training. Law is also an aid in so- cial and civic work which is opening such a large field to women now." ALPHA NUS AYS "HANDS OFF" ATTITUDE TOWARD RUSSIANS "Resolved, that the United States should send an adequate military force into Russia and set up a stable government," was- the subject of dis- cussion at the meeting of Alpha. Nu society in their rooms last night The society went on record as favoring the negative. A short parliamentary drill preced- ed the regular program. Next Friday the League of Nations will be the sub- ject for debate. STYLUS ELECTS THREE NEW MEMBERS AT ,MEETING Three new members were elected to Stylus at the meeting held Tuesday night at the Delta Delta Delta house, 718 Tappan. The honor was 'conferred on the following women: Adelaide Adams, '20; Marguerite Rochet, '21; Celia Girardin, '19. TRYOUTS HELD TODAY Final chorus tryouts for the Michigan Union opera will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon in the new Union building. Small men are especially want- ed. t_ I Ivoluntarily for you, if he has turned Detroit citizens will have another defeat into victory for you, and if he opportunity to consider the advisabil- is leading your thoughts for the fu- ity of a new Belle Isle bridge when the ture, you can then realize the attitude matter is voted on next April. In which England has for America." 1917 it was voted not to build the Mr. Kent' went on to say that the bridge. More people were in favor of misunderstandings between the Amer- the project than against it but it re- ican and British soldiers were caused quires a two-thirds majority to put by small differences. They started the matter through. It is expected with such things as the Yankees' su- that campaigners for the new bridge periority in athletics. "Any one who will have things pretty much their says that the next war will be with own way this time now that the war England because of these superficial is over and civic needs receive more differences, is simply playing into the consideration. hands of Germany." I U I- Spotli jht Vaudeville To Benefit of American University Union in Paris -night HILL Auditor!ium 8:30 P. Me, Admission 35c