THE MICHIGAN DAILY FAlSE TE DACH YOS USES DAY FOR" PRACTICE CALLED-OFF Despite Postponement of M. A. C. Game Saturday Was Filled with Work NORTHWESTERN COMES NEXT ON WOLVERINE SCHEDULE Blackboard Talk Signal Practice, and Workout on Field for Grid Men Taking advantage of the open date caused by the postponement of the M. A. C. contest, Coach Yost assem- bled his gridders in the clubhouse at Ferry field yesterday afternoon, where he gave them a blackboard talk. as the result of the fwlu lu n nnn Although made somewhat scarce as the result of the limited time because of military training, the coach has instituted the blackboard talks when- ever possible. New Plays New plays together with criticisms and more detailed explanations of old plays furnished the topic for the coach's talk. Following this, the en- tire Varsity squad was taken out on "the field, where the "Hurry-up" coach drilled them in the practical end of the' game. Signal practice directed by both quarterbacks, Knode the first string roan, and Smith the new freshman, kept. the backs and the line busy prancing up and down the field. Steke- - tee was given a chance to demonstrate his ability with his toe again, when the kicker was drilled in booting the pigskin down the field. -The next game in sight is the con- test with Northwestern to be played at Ferry field, November 2. Yet au- thorities are prone to say that the game will be played because of the numerous cancellations already caus- ed by various things this season. It is more than likely, however, that the game will not be played because of the enza epidemic is still raging. In Fine Condition The Yostmen are now in condition to meet almost anything that will be brought against them. The backfield material that the coach has develop- ed is so plentiful and reliable that a line plunge will always mean a gain. Even though the line is still not to Yost's liking it is developing every fday. The coach's campaign to develop his line into a stone wall has been progressing each day. Having trans- ferred Vick to the center position has helped materially, while Good- sell, the veteran line man, being put into the contest has also helped a great deal. Voters Given Last Chance to Register Registration for voters which end- ed last night at the office of the city clerk will be resumed from 8 o'clock in the morning to 8 o'clock at night, Tuesday; Oct. 29, in the ward booths of the city. All who have not reg- istered this week at the office of the city clerk can do so then. On Oct. 30 all boards meet in the council chamber in the city hall and tardy registrants will be given their last chance to register. This is not a re-registration. Any who are already registered in the ward in which they now live will not have to re-register. Mr. N. C. Fetter Recovered from Flu Mr. N. C. Fetter, who has been ill with influenza, returned to his duties Saturday morning. There was a time when weather Was the thing the student feared, And the handling of the leather Halted when the sky got bleared. When, if the weather prophet Smiled upon your eager face, Nought from.-Africa to Tophet Could your happy day erase. When the thing you most desired And the thing for which you prayed Was that the field might not be mired And the game thus not be played. Once the weather was the master, Rain and snow couldtdictate terms. Now we've got a boss that's faster, In the influenza germs. BASEBALL POPULAR WITH FOREIGNERS New York, Oct. 19.-The popularity of baseball among the allied nations abroad is spreading so rapidly that there is already a demand for simple instructions and rules of the game, printed in foreign languages. To meet trast ti the deaths for several pre- baseball authorities are collaborating in the preparation of a baseball prim- er which will be distributed in vari- ous sections of Europe. , The pamphlet, which will be print- ed in French, Italian, English and ,Spanish, will carry the rules of the game in the simplest form. In addi- tion there will be pages of explana- tions and answers to the questions which arise among those who are playing their first contests. These questions and answers will be print- ed' both in English and various for- eign languages in parallel columns in order that when American and for- eign players or spectators meet, with- out being able to speak the lan- guage of their opponents or neigh- bors in the stands, there may be a medium of communication at hand. A glossary of technical and baseball terms in all languages is also to be appended. UNIVERSITY SECRETARY GOES TO CONVENTION IN CHICAGO Shirley W. Smith, Secretary of the University, has gone to Chicago, where he will attend a meeting of the Business Officers' association of the middle western universities. The pur- pose of the convention is to consider matters affecting the business side of the students' army training corps now a part of the various institutions throughout the country. A represen- tative from the Committee on Educa- tion and Special training at Washing- ton will preside at the meeting. John C. Christensen, assistant secketary of the University, will not attend the convention on account of the short- age of help in the secretary's office. Y. W. C. A. Anticipates Good Year The city Y. W. C. A., which is a great asset to many city women, re- ports nine active clubs, each hav- ing its own organizations. While the present epidemic is hindering the work of these various clubs, prospects indicate a most favorable year. There are many classes in Red Cross work, social service, work- for the eighth grade school children, besides many other classes with war service as th main ideal. A baby clinic is in ope- ration, and the number of patients treated ranges from 12 to 50 in one day. Whitney Theater Cancels Dates Mr. McIntyre of the Whitney thea- ter announced yesterday that all pro- ductions scheduled to appear at the theater have had their engagements cancelled until further notice is giv- en by the health officer. Tell Of South African Jungles Many interesting bits of informa- tion regarding South Africa can beI gained by talking with any one ofc the many students from there who are enrolled in the University.f "Do you ever see cannibals?" or1 "Is your home near the jungle?" areE typical questions which Americans usually put to them first, and which1 amuse them immensely. The few cannibals that are left to- day in Africa live in the most cen- tral part of the interior. The na- tives who live in civilized portions- which now comprise very nearly all of Africa-arequite harmless. They wear more clothing than those in the wilds, but, still, not so much as the white man. A coarse cloth belted shrt and short breeches compose their9 attire. The native women make good nurse maids, excellent cooks, and good chamber maids. The men are em- ployed as laborers, porters, etcetera. There are many languages spoken among the natives, some of them only, spoken, and others both written and spoken. Many of their words con- tain a very curious clicking sound, somewhat similar to that made by a teamster when urging his horse to run. Snakes frequent practically every part of South Africa. In the wilds of the interior boa constrictors have been killed which measured 40 feet in length. These snakes have enor- mous jaws and can easily devour a 'man whole. Their prey is generally young deer. Occasionally the boa is unable to swallow the horns and in that case it swallows all of the ani- mal but the horns which protrude from the snake's mouth until the body is digested. When such food is to be !had, the boa eats about once in four months and sleeps the remainder of the time. When attacking its prey, it fast- ens its tail to a tree and then strikes with its fore-body, entwines itself Around its victim until it is crushed to pulp, then covers the mass with a slimy substance secreted from its mouth, and finally swallows it whole. Evergreen and oak trees predom- inate in South Africa. There are few varieties other than these. The gen- eral landscape resembles that seen in the vicinity of Ann Arbor. The rural life is much like that seen in Michigan. VACCINATION USED AGAINST INFLUENZA Chicago, Oct. 19.-A few days ago ta crowd of 20,000 people was gath- ered and not one had been touched by influenza. They were protected against it by vaccination. Some were in a school where only a few cases were reported and vaccination had prevented its spread. The vaccine used is the same as that made by Dr. Rosenow of the Mayo foundation. It is given hypo- dermically. Three doses are given, with an interval of one week be- tween doses. In the Rochester ex- perience no person who had had a single dose, developed influenza ex- cept a few who got sick within two days after the injection. The amount of reaction was very small and no abscesses developed at the point of injection. Saturday morning the Chi cago health authorities began vac- cinating and were kept busy. Dr. Rosenow is willing to tell any trained laboratory man how to make it. In the army laboratory more than a hundred doses of pneumonia vaccine have been prepared. The vaccine is supposed to protect against pneumonia and lasts about eight months. Army Truck Collides With Street Car The Ann Arbor "dinky" thought it was stronger than a big army truck yesterday afternoon. At about 3:15 o'clock a large army truck was going around the corner of South University and State streets very close to the track. The street car took no notice of the big army wagon and kept on its way. But the truck was too close to the track and with a crash, thoe windows in the front of the car smash- ed and the pretty yellow tin was part- ly ripped off. No one was hurt-un- less it be the street car's pride, if the Ann Arbor kind has any. The truck was scratched and a fender was rip- ped off. Tents Not Publishing Allied Reports Zurich, Oct. 18.-Official reports is- sued by Entente war offices are no longer given publicity in Germany. Abusive placards concerning the kai- ser, the crown prince, Field Marshal von Hindenburg, and General Luden- dorff have been posted in railroad sta- tions in Germany. Rumors report outbreaks among soldiers at the front. The following casualities are re- ported today by the commanding gen- eral of the American Expeditionary forces.Killed in action, 111; missing in action, 78; wounded severely, 260; died from wounds, 88; died from ac- cident and other causes, 7; died from airplane accident, 2; wounded slight- ly, 3; wounded, degree undetermin- ed, 140. Total, 754. NEW WIRELESS SCHOOL STARTS IN FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER The new wireless or buzzer school is to open the first week of Novem- ber under the supervision of Mr. Baumgartner of the Western Union Telegraph company. All men, 18 years or over, who are connected with any military organization of the campus and those regularly enrolled in the University, are eligible. It has been the wish of the men themselves that the school be estab- lished and special interest is shown by the members of the signal corps, who feel the need of perfecting them- selves in telegraphy. Applicants should register at the wireless school in Nickel's arcade Friday. The class will consist of only 4 members and it is certain that many will have to be turned back. The fee is a nominal one; $2.50 will be charged per month, or 10 cents per hour of not less than six hours per week. The course lasts eight weeks and is for men only. Residence Fire Results in Damage Fire, starting from a defective flue, at the residence of Joseph Bowman, 338 South Fourth avenue, resulted in a slight damage to the roof yesterday at noon. Argyrol for the Flu, 26 and 50 cent bottles. Cushing's Pharmacy.-Adv. MUSIC Will Help Win the War FOR LIBERTY WE HAVE MU SI C Popular Collee - Operatic - Classic We welcome all and are always glad to play .the latest hits for you Ittiurraffli Musir ijoust Mrs. A. A. Root Sul E UM ftwIl 1. SAVE THE PIECES!Broken Eye Glass Lenses ground in our owe shop, iame day. Try our serviee. Eyes examined. HALLER & FULLER STATE STREET JEWELERS . . ,._ .,.... .. 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