HJEWL PROBAB] TOI) ATHER LY FAIR LY Lie 4UI Paulx A-4SOCIa >TED PRESS DAY AND NIGHT WIRE~ SERlVICE I VOL XXIX. No. 158. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1919. PRICE THREE HUNS THUNDER AT TERMSTOO HARSH CHANCELLOR'S SPEECH OF DE- NUNCIATION CHEERED BY ASSEMBLY PACT UNACCEPTABLE, STORMS SCHEIDEMANN Says Document Would Make Enormous Jail for 60,000,000 Germans (By Associated Press) Paris, May 13. - The heads of the two oGerman democratic parties and the parties of the center have inform- ed Chancellor Scheidem0.nn that their parties will withdraw their represen- tatives from the government in case the cabinet decides to sign the peace treaty, according to a dispatch from Berlin received here by way of Basel. 'Berlin, May 13.-The declaration by Chancellor Scheidemann in the na- tional assembly Monday that the peace terms were "unacceptable" brought the members of the assembly and spectators to their feet in a hur- ricane of cheers and applause. The chancellor reached the climax of his statement on the peace terms 10 minutes after he began. He paused in his address and then thundered out the word which announced the German government's rejection of the Ver- sailles conditions. 'This treaty is in the view of the imperial government unacceptable. I aim unable to believe the earth could bear such a document without a cry issuing from millions and millions of throats in all lands, without distinc- tion of party. Away with this murder- oIus scheme." Assembly Cheers With the exception of the Indepen- dent Socialists led by Hugo Haase, all factions in the assembly arose and cheered lustily. The assembly Is sit- ting temporarily in the assembly hall of the University of Berlin.' After the chancellor's speech the leaders of the variou sparties, with the exception of the Haase group, made speeches in which they declared they backed up the government. "Murderous Document" ' The chancellor described the peace treaty as "a dreadful murderous doc- ument." He said it would make an enormous Jail of Germany in which 60,000,000 persons would have to la- bor for the victors in the war. The chancellor said the German trade would be strangled if the peace terms were accepted. He criticised President Wilson, ac- cusing him of deceiving hopes of the German people. Triangles Take Ten Sophomores Triangles, junior engineer honorary society, initiated 10 new members at a banquet held Tuesday evening in the Union. At the dinner C. T. Hogan, 120E, wel- comed the neophytes for whom W. B. Weathers, '21E, responded. Other speeches. were given by Robert Cook, '20E, and Prof. F. H. Stevens. Donald M. Springer, '19E, officiated as toast- master. The following sophomore engineers were initiated: L. A. Gaines, R. F. Grindley, W. B. Weathers, R. C. Losch, W. R. Meese, D. A. Longenecker, R. P. Dillon, A. J. Karpus, R. B. Marshall, and H. G. McNamee WHISKEY WILL BE SOLD TO HIGHEST BIDDER IN TOLEDO Toledo, May 13. - Uncle Sam will auctioneer John Barleycorn tomorrow. John's estate, consisting of 1,400 kegs, -1,200 quarts and 2,400 half pints of whiskey and 1,.00 quarts of gin will be sold to the highest bidder. It rep- resents booze confiscated from rum runners operating across the Michigan border from Toledo. burning reezes Scorch Initiates Scorching were the breezes which blew from afar up the Nile, among the pyramids. Scorching were the desert sands of the long trail leading to the abode of the Sphinx. Along this burning path toiled 10 weary neophy- tes, praying that there might be rain to bring them relief. For Sphinx, ju- nior honorary society, took unto it- self 10 sophomores Tuesday. Those who survived the trials were: John H-en ry, John E. MManis, George Prather, Lawrence Butler, Jack Williams, Henry Whiting, Stew- art Baxter, Edward Usher, Walter Wesbrook, and Fred Petty. At the Mumification banuet at the Union Carl Johnson, '20, David B. Landis, '20, Lawrence Butler, '21, Har- ry Carey, '20, and Prof. Jonathan A. C. Hildner responded to Zips from the Desert. WOMEN FAIL TO TRY OUT FOR lSENIOR GIRL'S PLAY MORE NEEDED OR PRODUCTION WILL BE GIVEN UP - BRUMM Due to the fact that only a small minority of senior women tried out for the Senior Girls' play, there will be another try-out at 4:30 o'clock to- day in Barbour gymnasium. In case no more spirit is evidenced at this time than at the last try-out, the director and committee will be forced to give up the production for lack of support, and the 1913 senior class will be the first not to produce a Senior Girls' play. Only 85 Appear At the last try-out only 35 appear- ed, and there are 35 characters. The committee were dissatisfied with this showing, for unless there is enough talent displayed to pick, froc, the parts will not be well filled, for the play selected demand's that the characters be well adapted to the roles, even these who do not have speaking parts, for the atmosphere and background created by the minor characters is im- portant in making the play a success. Mr. Brumm, the director, said last night, "There must be something lack- ing inclass spirit, and there is no use going ahead without the enthusiasm of the class behind the play. There have always been plenty of girls to try out and it has been regarded as the best play of the year, in regard to the tal- ent shown, the audience, and the charm of the outdoor setting. Place Aside Aspiration "There are minor parts to be filled, and the spirit of the class should be such that the girls will be willing to put the class before personal aspira- tion and accept minor though not less important roles. The idea that the parts had been prearranged bef*Te the first try-out is a mistaken one, and a number of people must be secured both for speaking parts and for making up the scenery. We cannot go ahead un- less the class backs it up." WEDNESDAY DEADLINE ON SALE OF FRESHMAN STEP TICKETS Absolutely no tickets for the first annual Freshman Step to be given by the frosh engineers Friday night at the Armory will be sold after 6 o'clock Wednesday evening. Only 130 couples will be permitted to attend, and most of the tickets have been sold Fisher's orchestra will play. Deco- rations have arrived from Toledo and work on beautifying the hall will be- gin soon. VACCINATE MARTHA COOK GIRLSAGAINST SMALLPOX Dr. M. Eloise Walker and an assist- ant nurse have been vaccinating the girls of Martha Cook dormitory for smallpox. This is done as a preventa- tive of the spread of the disease, one case having been found in theadormi- tory. There is no danger of an epi- demic in the building. JACQUES COPEAU TO TALK ON FRENCH REPERTORY MOVEMENT Jacques Copeau will lecture in the Natural Science auditorium Wednes- day, May .21, at 4:15 p. m., about the French repertory movement, of which he is the most qualified representative. He will also interpret some fragments of classical as well as modern come- dies and dramas. HOMOEOP HOSPITAL RECEIVES NEW OPERATING EQUIPMENT OMU'OSIC FESTIVAL OPENS TONIGHT AT HILL AUDITORIUM CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, CHORAL UNION, AND ORGAN PARTICIPATE OPENING OVERTURE IS FITTING INTRODUCTION President Harry B. Hutchins Not To Give Commencement Address Dr. Frederick P. Keppel, Dean of Columbia college, Columbia univer- sity, will deliver the Commencement address in place of President Harry B. Hutchins, according to a statement given out Tuesday. Since Doctor Keppel took his degree 'at Columbia in 1898, he has been ac- tively connected with that university, and has been prominent in education- al circles. In 1900 he became assist- 'ant secretary of Columbia college, in 1902 secretary, and in 1910 was ap- pointed dean. In 1911. the French honor of Chevalier d'Honneur was conferred upon him. When the United States entered the war, Dr. Keppel became assistant to the secretary of war, and in 1918 was made assistant secretary of war, which position he now holds. Dr. Keppel will come to Ann Arbor with a message to deliver to the grad- uating class and the authorities con- sider themselves fortunate to have se- cured such a man to deliver the Com- mencement address. Dr. Keppel is a member of the Psi Upsilon and Phi Beta Kappa fraterni- ties. Russian Masterpiece Has For Themes Bibical Account of Resurrection Its The Choral union, the Chicago Sym- phony orchestra, the audience, and the Frieze memorial organ will participate in the opening of the Victory May fes- tival at 8 o'clock this evening in Hill audtioriun Rimsky-Korsakow's overture, "The Russian Easter," is based upon two verses from the Psalms and the ,New Testament account of the ressurec- tion. This is a fitting introduction to a festival falling in with what is hoped to be a new birth of political idealism and freedom. From beginning to end the pronounced individuality of the composer is evidenced in this com- position which will be played by the Chicago Symphony orchestra conduct- ed by Frederick Stock. Ponselle Will Sing "0 Patria Mia" from "Aida" is an aria that is intensely dramatic. "Aida" was written for the Khedive of Egypt and its first performance was given in 1871 at Cairo. Miss Rost Ponselle will sing the arias on the program. Chaussor's symphony in B flat ex- presses the serious in music, a char- acteristic in which' Chausson excels. In form it is orthodox and in content it compares with modern ideals. This symphony was completed in 1890 and was given its first performance in Paris the following year. East and West Mix "In the, story, of Madame Butterfly," the East and the West mingle with but little glory for the latter. Butter- fly's weary years of waiting for the faithless lover, who gave his promise that "he would return when robin red breasts rebuild their nests," were made possible by the comforting re- flection that though "Here they have built them thrice already, over there I thought they might do so more rare- ly." When his friend told her that the lover had returned but with an Amer- ican wife, poor Cho-Cho-San could find no outlet for her despair but suicide. Butterfly in this aria is confident that her lover will return. Labl Versatile The "Norwegian Rhapsody" is an- other proof of the versatility of Lalo's composing. There are many sugges- tions of the Northland in this number. "Love Fly on Rosy Pinions," from Il Trovatore, is a product of Verdi's most brilliant period and has enjoyed unusual popularity. This aria is tak- en from Act IV and immediately pre- cedes the famous "Misere." Frederick Stock's "March and Hymn to Democracy," will conclude the pro- gram. BEST ARCHITECT WILL GET MEDAL Prof. Emil Lorch has received a letter from the secretary of the Amer- ican Institution of Architects stating that a gold medal will be awarded to the student graduating this year with the highest average during his four years of work in the department of architecture., Twelve other schools, in addition to Michigan,, are recognized by the insti- tution, 13 in all comprising the Asso- ciation of Collegiate Schools of Arch- itecture. The other recognized schools are: the universities of Pennsylvania, Illinois, California, Minnesota, Wash- ington, St. Louis, Harvard, Columbia, Cornell Syracuse and the Carnegie and Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology. STUDENTS WANTED FOR WORK IN EVAPORATING LABORATORY Students are wanted to work in the evaporating laboratory of the Chemis- try building until the end of the se- mester. Experience in millwrighting and pipefitting is desirable but not necessary. Applicants must be able to put in four consecutive hours each day. Apply at room 206, Chemistry building. MISS SHAW OF LIBRARY GIVEN SIX WEEKS LEAVE OF ABSENCE Miss Bertha Shaw, who has been at the periodical desk in the General library, has been granted a leave of absence of six weeks. Miss Shaw is at presqm t testing in Ann Arbor. ENTHUSIASM FOR FRESHMAN SUCCESS IN GAMES WILL-BE AROUSED TONIGHT, MOB RULE DISCOURAGED In order to prevent the occur- rence of any disorderly mob, which in recent years has donef so much to hurt the name of Michigan and to lower it from the plane of a great University, the Student council asks that all sophomores refrain from con- gregating in any sort of gather-i ing on the night assigned to the freshmen for their pep meeting, Wednesday, May 14. THE STUDENT COUNCIL. CONYETEO WAR POLICIES INSURE AGINST DEATH ENSIGN SORENSON URGES MEN TO PAY ALL MONEY DUE ON INSURANCE "War risk insurance given by the government is, like other insurance, for protection, and not for invest- ment," said Ensign C. S. Sorenson, of the United States naval recruiting sta- tion at Detroit, in his talk yesterday to the University students interested in the government's insurance plan. "This war risk insurance," he said, "gave protection against total perma- nent disability and death while the person was in active service, and now it, or any .of the converted polcies, affords the same protection. As soon as the government sets the date, the war risk insurance must be converted within a period of five years therefrom into one or more of the following pol- icies: ordinary life, 20-year payment, 30-year endowment, 20-year endow- ment, and endowment maturing at age of 62." Renew Policies, Urges Ensign Any person who has let his pay- ments lapse, may, according to Ensign Sorenson, reinstate his policy. All of the policies assure the same protec- tion, and are free of conditions as to residence, travel, occupation, military or naval service. They are also incon- testable from their date. The con- verted policies will not have an in- creasing rate premium, but will be permanent insurance. When the war risk insurance is con- verted, no physical examination will be required. The converted policy will date from the time of its conversion and the same protection and conditions included. U. S. Handles Insurance Entirely "The government is going to handle this insurance itself," Ensign Sorenson concluded, "and will not turn it over to private companies as some persons believed." Any'student desiring information may secure such by writing to En- sign Sorenson, Naval Recruiting Sta- tion, Detroit, or by corresponding with the government at Washington. STUDENT COUNCIL NOTICES ABSENCE OF SENIOR GOWNS Resolution Passed Tuesday That Wear- ing of Insignia Is Tradition Worth Observing Noticing that many seniors have not been wearing their caps and gowns lately on Wednesdays and Fridays, the Student- council took action on the :matter at its meeting Tuesday night at the Union. That the wearing of senior 'caps and gowns is a tradition that should not be slighted was the opinion of the council. A resolution was passed to the effect that every se- nior should do his part by wearing his cap and-gown.. Three Juniors Secured to Instill Pe Into Only First Year Assembly Before Contests TUG-OF-WAR SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY AT WALL ST. BRIDGE To instill into every member of the class of 1922 the fighting spirit nec- essary for the success of the Spring games, the Student council has called a freshman meeting for 7 o'clock to- night in the West Physics lecture room. The sophomores will meet at the same time and place Thursday night. Council Man Will Instruct C. C. Smith, '20; W. P. Fortune, '20; and D. K. Mirrielees, '20E,'are the pep speakers who will talk to the fresh- men. G. D. Anderson, '20, of the Stu- dent council, will instruct the men in the parts that they are to play in the games. This will be the only en 'masse assembly of the freshmen be- fore the tug-of-war Friday afternoon. Carl T. Hogan, '20, Student council- man in charge of the games, urges that every freshman try out today in Waterman gymnasium for the tugrof- war and the relays. Members of the council will be at the gymnasium to attend the weighing in from 10 to 12 o'clock in the morning, and from 4 to 6 in the afternoon. The same sched- ule and times apply for the sopho- mores on Thursday. First Contest at 3:30 At 3:15 o'clock Friday the freshmen will meet at the flag-pole and the sophomores will meet at the gymna-, sium. The captains .of the respective teams will then organize their men and lead them at 3:30 o'clock to the river for the tug-of-war. The contest will take place at the usual spot near the Wall street bridge. A flag tied on the rope in mid-stream will aid the judges in rendering a decision in the event of a "dry" session. About 20 prominent athletes and well known campus men will be chosen to act as judges in the games. FROSH TO RENDER CAP NIGHT CHORUS Members of the class of '22 will give the first rendition of their new Cap night song at the Frosh Frolic Friday evening in Barbour gymnasium. "Con- way's Gang" will start the air and the dancers will join in. The chorus will be used later as a dance number. The words of the song were written by A. L. Steinberg, '22, and the music by James Glover, '22. Programs for the Frolic are entire- ly new in design, symbolic of a bit of freshman insignia. Tickets for the dance are now on sale at the Union for members of the freshman class. On Thursday and Friday they will be available for purchase by upperclass- men. CO-OPERATIVE BUYING AMONG FRATERNITIES PROGRESSES Considerable progress toward an interfraternity co-operative buying plan was achieved at a meeting of the stewards at 7 o'clock Tuesday night in the Union. All the representatives present were enthusiastic about the suggested scheme. To complete thework started an- other meeting will be held at 7 o'clock next Tuesday night in the Union. Cards will be sent to the presidents of the fraternities in order that all may be represented. It is expected that active operation will start soon in or- der that some saving may be made on the fall supply of goods. McALLISTER, '21, WITHDRAWS NAME AS OFFICE CANDIDATE To the Editor of The Michigan Daily: Sir - I hereby withdraw my name as a candidate for Law vice-president of the Michigan Union. THOMAS McALLISTER, '21L. AP NIGHT ALUMNI R EPRESENTATIVE I S . K. WAINS '11 GRADUATE ACTIVE IN CAMPUS WORK WHILE IN UNIVER- SITY PROF. BRUMM TO TALK ON BEHALF OF FACULTY McAllister, '21L, Chosen as Student Representative; Usual Free Shows Annonced James K. Watkins, '11, one of Mich- igan's prominent graduates of recent years, is to represent the alumni on the Cap night program. While in col- lege Mr. Watkins was among the ac- tive men on the campus and left be- hind him an enviable record. Varsity football man in '09, associate editor of The Daily, president of the Union and of the Student council are but a few of the honors which he achieved while here. After graduation Mr. Watkins was for some time probation officer in the Juvenile courts in Detroit, where he also practiced law. He enlisted in the heavy artillery, in which he held the rank of major in the A. E. F. OnI his return to this country a few months ago he resumed his practice in 'De- troit. With a man of this caliber to represent the alumni an excellent pro- gram is expected. Representing the faculty on the same program will be Prof. John L. Brumm. Those who have heard Pro- fessor Brumm speak know that he is always both entertaining and instruc- tive at the same time. He is certain to be a real representative of the fac- ulty. Thomas F. McAllister, '21L, will represent thestudents, and is sure to put pep in his talk. It is announced that, as usual, there will be free shows for sophomores and freshmen for Cap night. HARD TO POINT OUT BEST FRENCH RTIST -LEBLANC. "Almost all of the artists who are represented in this collection are of such undisputed merit that to point out the leaders is a very dicult mat- ter," said M. Ludovic Leblanc, of the French High commission, in speak- ing of the exposition of war paintings that will last until Sunday evening in Alumni Memorial hall. Are Divided into Three Classes Dividing them into three classes, M. Leblanc expressed it as his opinion that the best painters are: Adolphe Thiers. Paul Roblin, Georges Michel, Jodelet, the official painter with the French army of occupation, Belnet,7 noted for his reiaarkable work in wa-' ter-colors, Cha; esFouquerez, Andre Devamberg, Jonas, Georges Brayer, Charles de Lesseps, Jouve and Georges Scott., Heconsiders the following the best cartoonists: Ricardo Flores, who died of wounds, Neumont, vice-president of the French Society' of Humorists, Jaques Nam, Herve Baille, Georges De- .law, Hansi, Veber, A. M. Le Petit, and Francisque Poulbot of Le Petit Par- isien. M. Leblanc believes khat the best etchers and engravers who have pic- tures in the collection are: Jean Jules Dufour C. Hallo, Bernard Naudin, Paul Loys Armand, and Pierre Bertrand. Realism Betrays French It can easily be seen that these artists were all French soldiers, for the action and realism of these are very evident. The group of paintings by Jules Roux, of which there -are some 11, are probably the most color- ful. His night scenes strike the lay- man as most effective. Georges Scott, of course, stands out pre-eminently. His portrayal of the Kaiser in 1914, "The Accursed," typi- fies the vengeful feeling of Europe in 1914 against the relentless conqueror. A Expect May Festival Sales A number of the paintings have al- ready been sold. It is expected that the visitors who come for the May Festival will purchase many. The pro- ceeds will go either to the artists or to their families. SOPH LIT DUES ASKED Sophomore lit dues will be payable from 8 o'clock in the I morning until 4 o'clock in the I afternoon Thursday, In Univer- I sity hall. All sophomores are I I urged to pay the 25 cents I I promptly. CURRICULUM PETITION DUE All students who desire to en- ter in their next semester upon the combined curricula in letters and medicine or law must, be- fore May 15, file with the regis- trar, upon a blank to be obtain- ed from him, a petition to be granted that privilege. ARTHUR G. HALL, Registrar. Complete operating equipment has f been received by the children's ward of the Homoeopathic hospital, and is now ready for installation. This will be done as soon as the children who I are now occupying the future operat- . ing room can be disposed of. E.