THE MICHIGAN DAILY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1918. f OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Published every morning except Monday during the university year by the Board in Control of Student Publications. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dis- patches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news pub- lished herein. Entered at the postoiHce at Ann Arbor, Michigan, as second class matter. Subscriptions by carrier or mail, $3.50. Offices: Ann Arbor Press Building. Phones: Business, 960; Editorial, 2414. Communications not to exceed Soo words, if signed, the signature not necessarily to ap- pear in print, but as an evidence of faith, and notices of events will be published in The Daily at the disretion of the Editor, if left at or mailed to the office. Unsigned communications will receive no consideration. No manuscript will be re- turned unless the writer incloses postage. The Daily does not necessarily endorse the sentiments expressed in the communications. Mildred C. Mighell.........Managing Editor Harold akinson..........Business Manager LeGrand A. Gaines.....Advertising Manager Agnes L. Abele.........Publication Manager BUSINESS STAFF Donald M. Major Win.AA. Ieitzinger SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1918. Night Editor-Phlip E. Ringer THE MISTAKE OF DOWNHEART- EDNESS The student soldier has had more than a taste of the discomforts of army life during his first few weeks in the service. Lack of time for or- ganization and the influenza are the two great causes. Those who came to school this fall with the college rath- er than the army idea uppermost in their minds have been disillusioned: The old balance of work and play is gone, and in the general smash-up of customs and ways of living, concentra- tion is difficult. Military duties keep the student away from class at least once a week. The arduous and dis- agreeable tasks which make living bearable must all be done by the men themselves, instead of by the willing professionals, ladladies, cooks, and porters, who formerly kept the real- ization of the necessity of these duties from entering the student conscious- ness. In the face of these conditions in- difference and the give-up spirit ap- pear, especially in the case of those whose vital energy has been sapped by attacks of disease. But the salut- ary reflections must be borne in mind that men elsewhere in the service are facing worse difficulties, and that, with the year just begun, the attitude of cheerful equanimity and readiness for whatever the future may hold is the only tenable one. "Carry on" is a phrase which will outlast the war be- cause it expresses the spirit which is necessary to serenity and vigor of life under any conditions. The newly created soldier needs to put iron into his will and "whistle o'er the lave o't." Discomfort, dis- like of military duty, and the effects of sickness should be forgotten. This is, after all, a good time in which to live, stirring, historic days, the mem- ory of which will be a proud heritage. The best things in men's characters are being given a chance to develop. Don't let despondency keep yours from growing. MAGIC Germany can not understand the surprising strength which armies of democracies display. Forty years of constant endeavor produced a perfect war machine, which the German mil- itary staff thought invincible. In its path of invasion, the German army, which had been progressing in its plans with clockwork precision, sud- denly came to an unexpected halt be- fore a handful of British volunteers. Today Americans, a new made army, are defeating the kaiser's best shock troops. The world stops even in these busy times to ask the cause of the wonderful fighting of democratic armies. The magic of democracy can ac- complish the impossible. This magic caused millions to leave their peace- ful and comfortable homes in order to enlist for a righteous cause. It sent these millions into quickly constructed camps. It drilled them and taught the young men the essentials of successful war. It has been at work here at the University. On the first of October, the streets were full of recruits. Rawj material had been gathered for a great object. This power put these students into barracks, and transform- ed Ferry field into a great drill ground, where daily maneuvering changes rookies into good soldiers. It will transport these same soldiers to the battle ground of humanity, and finally obtain the desired goal of vic- tory. Germany still wonders wherein the magic lies. The great purpose of the war will be accomplished when she begins to-understand. Wouldn't it be thrilling to be in Brussels when the Allied troopscome through and see all the little Belgian babies, who were the beneficiaries of last Cap Night, wave their freshman pots in air? Hindenburg says that the Huns are retreating according to careful plans. The Allies are placing a well-satis- fled 0. K. on them, anyway. In glancing about at the masked throng in the eats emporium, it is ev- ident that the age of bibs has return- ed. The boys from Kansas must have taken a home-grown cyclone over with them to let loose on the western front. CARUSO TOUR HAS BEEN INTERRUPTED Caruso's Ann Arbor concert will take place Saturday evening, Novem- ber 2, arrangements to this effect having been made by telegraph with his New York managers. The pro- gram as announced, with the same assisting artists will be given. Mr. Caruso's much talked about October concert tur has been sadly interrupted. He was to have appear- ed in Buffalo, October 11, but after he and his party had arrived there, at the last minute a quarantine was passed and the concert given up. Be- fore returning to New York, how- ever, he sang a couple of numbers, at a Liberty Loan gathering, and sold more than $600,000 in Liberty bonds. On the following day, he sang at an- other patriotic gathering in New York city, at the special request of Presi- dent Wilson, where several millions worth of bonds were subscribed. With his party he then returned to Detroit, where an audience of about 5,000 heard him on last Tuesday evening. Upon being informed of the Ann Arbor quarantine, he at once returned to New York, where he will remain until the latter part of the month, when he will again come west for concerts in Chicago, St. Louis, and in Ann Arbor, November 2. Caruso, who has always resisted al- luring offers for concert appearances, is one of the most conscientious ar- tists when once he has agreed to ap- pear; and for this reason, he is mak- ing every possible sacrifice to fill the dates which necessity has caused to be changed. INFLUENZA MASKS CAUSE LAUGHABLE INCONVENIENCE Influenza masks, adopted by draft board officials, stenographers and clerks, have been accepted as a nec- essary inconvenience. These officials come in contact with all classes of persons in the day's routine, and al- though somewhat inconvenient at times, the masks were accepted as a wise precaution against infection. Even though they were a drawback to the women, because of the inef- fectiveness of face powder, and to the men, because the makers were not farsighted enough to insert button- holes for pipe-stems, nevertheless they were a source of great amusement. The officials impersonated everyone from a Scotland Yards detective to an unfortunate just escaping from the dentist's chair. They accepted the masks with the good spirits and gen- iality which characterizes their ap- pearance everywhere. YEAR BOOK TO APPEAR IN TWO LARGE EDITIONS The Michiganensian is to be edited in two sections instead of three as was recently stated. The material in the book will be the same. This war an- nual is Michigan's year book and it{ rests with each of us to make it the best production yet. It should exem- plfy not only the patriotic spirit of Michigan students for their country but for their college. Anyone hav- ing snapshots or war letters from France or training camps please bring them to the Michiganensian office or notify some member of the staff. November Inlander Goes to Press The second issue of the Inlander will go to press the last of next week: It has been announced that this issue I will contain some articles by new con- tributors which are well up to the standard established by the magazine dluring previous years. The November jsue will go on sale the first Monday of the month. Jail Breaker BIound Over for Trinll Charles Iale, who escaped from the county jail the early part of the week, has been bound over to circuit court. Hale, it will be remembered, is the man who, while serving time on a charge of being a slacker, dug a num- ber of bricks out of the jail wall and made his escape. He was returned yesterday evening. SAYS WER POTS I Wlome n S. N. T. C. MAN DECLARES ARMY ..SHOULD FOLLOW EXAMPLE OF NAVY. Editor, The Michigan Daily: The recent article in . The Daily about freshman pots prompts me to grasp the opportunity of expressing my feelings, and the feelings of other men who have- been here before, about this old Michigan tradition. The term opened this year with con- fusion that was unavoidable because of the change in school life. Students who were inducted into the S. A. T. C. believed that they were no longer students, but soldiers detailed here for special preparation. The sopho- mores and upperclassment became in- different to their responsibilities of carrying on the traditions and cus- toms of the University. But these conditions could not last long. The Michigan spirit again triumphed. A few of the upperclass men and sophomores of the naval com- pany in Barracks 28A asked the fresh- men to supply themselves with pots. From there it spread to our com- pany and now almost every freshman in the naval unit appears with his pot. But it seems to have stopped there. Not a pot can be seen among the army companies. Where are their sopho- mores and upperclass men? I realize that he uniforms prevent the wearing of the pots but they should be worn before the uniforms are issued. And the men not in the S. A. T. C. or S. N. T. C. should be required to wear their pots all of the time. In conclusion I wish to say that it behooves every man and woman to carry on the traditions of our school. Whether we are in the service or not we are students in the University of M n ^I. P. PEARLMAN, Co. 1, Bat. 6, S. N. T. C. WAR LEAGUE DOWNS IMMEDIATE P E A C E Madison, Wis., Oct. 19.-The trick- ery of the German government will be aired at the big win-the-war con- vention of the league to enforce peace, which will open here Nov. 8 with 1,- 500 delegates present from all parts of the country. The call for the three-day meeting under the auspices of the University of Wisconsin says the chief object is to "confirm opposition to a premature peace, to sustain the determination of our people to fight until Prussian militarism has been defeated," and to focus attention on a permanent peace guaranteed by a league of nations. This, the league declares, is the only advantage the American people seek to gain from the war.. Speakers prominent in business and governmental circles will discuss from all angles the peace drives launched by the Central Powers in an effort to ensnare America and the Allies into a premature and temporary peace. William H. Taft, former president, is head of the league and will preside at the sessions and deliver two ad- dresses, one to the delegates on "Am- erica in the War," and the other to 4,000 students' army training corps soldiers at the university. Kaiser Sends Valuables to Holland London, Oct. 19.- The kaiser has been sending his valuables into Hol- land, according to the Express. This gives ground for the idea that Em- peror William will abdicate, as ex- pressed by some papers. Many, how- ever doubt this, but others think that it would not make much difference if he did. The question is "What kind of a government would Germany have next?" Captured Planes Help French Loan Paris, Oct. 19.-German airplanes and cannon helped put the French Li- beration loan through. But they were operated in all cases by French pilots or drawn by French horses. One ma- chine which was used as a loan sta- tion apparently did the most busi- ness of any station. S. N. T. C. NEED ENTIRE QUOTA BY OCTOBER 30 The S. N. T. C. is still open for enlistments, as an extension has been granted according to word received yesterday by Ad- mirail Berry. The communica- tion reads as follows: Extension of time. to October 30, 1918, has been granted for the purpose of obtaining our quota of 500 recruits at the University of Michigan. (Signed) E. A. DROLSHAGEN, Assistant Surgeon, U. S. N. Detroit, Mich. Many sophomore girls are using the lockers which were assigned to them last year. These lockers have al- ready been assigned to the freshman girls, and sophomore girls using them must give them up at once, and secure another locker ticket from the treas- urer's office. Senior hockey practice will be held at 3:30 o'clock Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, with extra practice at 4:15 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon. Military marching for girls will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Junior hockey practice will be held at 4:15 o'clock Tuesday and Thursday afternoons with extra practice at 3:30 o'clock on Monday afternoon. Girls are needed at the Red Cross for making influenza masks. Girls who have had Red Cross work in first aid, and have passed their ex- aminations are requested to call at the health service where further informa- tion may be obtained. Girls are urged to make use of the tennis courts on Palmer field and at Newberry residence. Women's Athletic association will meet at 4:30 o'clock Monday after- noon in the physical director's office on the third floor of the Natural Sci- ence building. All gymnasium outfits, both for those taking required work and of upperclass girls taking hockey, must be removed from the lockers in Bar- bour gymnasium before 5 o'clock Mon- day afternoon. Women are to enter by the lower door. Dormitories Cook for Convaleseents The girls of Martha Cook dormitory and Newberry residence have volunt- eered their services as dietitians to prepare the meals for convalescent students in the S. A. T. C. Breakfast and dinner were prepar- ed at Martha Cook yesterday and breakfast today. It is expected that Newberry will begin soon to assist in the work. -No provisions had been sent to Newberry as yet, so the work was not begun yesterday. Comrades of the sick men carry the food from the dormitories to the barracks. Nu Sigma Nu House Nurses' Home The Nu Sigma Nu house may be- come a nurses' home, It is not defi- nitely known yet whether or not med- ics will have to join the S. A. T. C. It is planned that if they do the Nu Sigma Nu house will be taken over as a home for University nurses. Rq I I Clothes do not make the man. they often times get a man a good job'. Your clothes will look good after much, even in the class room. call Phone 2508 "Mie }Come of 8nergine" Cleaning