E~l PRESS __ tDAY AND NIGTIT RE TITRE TODAY j SERVICE VOL. XXXI. No. 126. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1921. PRICE FIVE CENTS E I t f BERMAN POLC MAKE PROGRESS AGAINST REIOLT ENTIRE RESULTS OF FIGHT TO BE LEARNED, SAYS REPORT YETI REDS SEIZE RAILROAD, TRAFFIC INTERRUPTED Members of Both Sides Killed in Fighting Yesteray at Essen (By Associated Press) London, March 29.-WhI1e the po- lice in Central Germany are report- ed to be making satisfactory progress in stamping out the remants of the revolt, says a Reuters dispatch from Berlin, there are indications of the spread of the Red movement In the Rhineland and Westphalia. Commun- ists from Elberfeld and Duesseldorf have occupied Nettman,, according to the dispatch. The result of this fight- ing, the correspondent said, is un- known.- Therailroad between Elberfeld and Cologne and Elberfeld and Duessel- dorf has been seized by the rebels and traffic interrupted. At Dortmund communists attacked the police and killed one and wound- ed another. Six of the attacking par- ty were arrested. A state of siege has been declared in the district of Mun- ster and Arnsberg and the unoccupied parts of Duesseldorf. In occupying Duesseldorf the En- tente has returned arms to the po- lice to defend the city against the in- surgents. Ths dispatclf'says sanguinary fight- ing occurred yesterday at Essen be- tween the police and the Reds. Ac- cording to the Montagspost, two police were killed and several wounded, while 10 Reds were killed and 20 wounded. Warning Issued On Fire Danger Warning against the lighting of fires on University property, Prof Leigh J. Young, of the forestry de- partment, recently issued the follow' ing statement: "Let picnicers and campers remem- ber that the Saginaw forest and the Eber White woods west of the city, more commonly known as the forestry farm, are primarily outdoor labor- atories, and all other use of them is strictly incidental. Because in former years several fires carelessly left burning have been put out just in time to prevent disaster the department has deemed it advisable to prohibit all fires on our property. Individuals violating this order will - find them- selves afoul of the law. Should a fire once gain much headway in this tract it would require 17 years and some thousands of dollars to repair the damage. "The property is now open to the public for legitimate and considerate use, but continued wilful disregard of property right will compel us to ex- clude visitors. This is a bad time of the year for forest fires." EDUCATORS FAVOR MENTAL TEST PLAN Reports, with regard to the results of the use of mental tests and meas- urements throughout the state, given in the Natural Science auditorium last night, seem to indicate that the sys- ten is proving to be a great success. Principals and superintendents from over the state testified to the aid which they have received from them. Some seemed to feel that for the present the tests can be used only as a means of helping teachers to estimate better the ability of their pupils. Oth- ers were of the opinion that the tests can be used at once as a means of classifying students into groups for a particular type of study. Numerous examples of individual cases in which the system bias proved a success were cited. The majority of the speakers of the evening com- mended Prof. G. M. Whipple and his department very highly for the assist- ance they have given the educators of the state. ?ioxing Program To Include louts, Faculty Talks Various boxing bouts and faculty speeches will be given at a meeting of the Boxing club Saturday night at' the Union to which more than 100 guests have been invited. The exhibition will open the Boxing club's campaign for members. Those who have been invited to the meeting were chosen for their interest in the sport, and it is planned to select mem- bers for the club from those guests present. Donald Shelton, '22, presi- dent of the club, is anxious to arouse campus interest in the sport and will welcome inquiries concerning boxing activities from all students. Among the bouts to be ipresented, those between M. C. Hawkins, '23, and Norman Buchan, '22; and M. A. Mills, '23E, and R. V. Paton, '23, are ex- pected to be the main attractions as all of these men have wide ring ex- perience and reputation, according to Shelton. The other bouts will be be- tween some of Coach Ted Sullivan's pupils. Dr. George A. May, director of in- door athletics, and Coach Sullivan will be among those who will address the guests on the value of boxing and its proposed position on the campus. UNUSUALLY COMPLETE CURRICULUM OFFERED BY SUMMER SESSION EDUCATORS SPEAK~ ON IMPROYEMENTS IN SCHOOL SYSTEM OPENIl SESSIONS OF SHORT1 TERM INSTITUTE HELD YESTERDAY WOMEN'S COLLEGES FAR BEHIND MEN 'S SCHOOLS Professor Snedden of Columbia Also Complains of Time Spent in Preparatory Courses Novel ideas for the improvement of methods of civic and rural education were proposed and discussed at the opening sessions of the seventh short term state institute in Lane hall yes- terday. "Women's colleges are more tenac- ious of algebra today than are mostl men's schools," was the statement ofl Prof. David Snedden of Teachers' col- lege, Columbia university, at the after- noon session. "They are about 20 years behind men's institutions." Urges More Usage . Professor Snedden's lecture in the morning was on "Quantitative Limits in Educational Values." He com- plained that too much time is spent in preparatory work on courses which do not warrant it. Less grammar and a greater amount of correct usage is one of the things which he urges. "I think that the amount of arithmetic taught can be greatly reduced, but what is taught should be far more in- tensive." Less quantity and more quality in the less essential subjects was the key-note of his address. In the afternoon he spoke on "Jun- ior High School Curriculum Propos- als." His idea is to teach the prac- Upper Engineers Have Cooley A s Guest Of Honor Entertainment for the banquet giv-: en last night at the Union in honor of Dean Mortimer E. Cooley by the upperclass engineers was furnished by the speeches given by Prof. II. C. Sadler, of the marine engineering de-I partment; Joseph A. Bursley, Dean of Students, and Dean Mortimer E. Cooley. The speeches were intersper- sed with musical numbers by the Var- sity string sextette and the Varsity quartette. Dean Bursley gave an interesting talk on "Engineering at Michigan from Course to College." Prof. H. C. Sadler followed Dean Bursley with "Personal Incidents in Dean Cooley's Regime." Dean Cooley then gave the final ad- dress on the program when he spoke! on his "Reminiscences of the Engi- neering School." He told in an inter- esting manner the condition in which he found the engineering college some 30 years ago when he first became an instructor in the civil engineering de- partment of that college. Dean Butts then closed the evening's entertainment with a short toast to Dean Cooley after which the entire audience of some 500 students and faculty rose and sang the first verse of "The Yellow and Blue." AL LEGION MEMBERS IVIE TO ATTEND LOCA POST MEETINGS BONUS FOR EX-SERVICE MEN OF MICHIGAN IS FAVORED SENIORS VOTE FOR "O U 5 COUNCILMEN TODAY HOTDO1" A From the four nominees up for then position of student councilmen, two FDRST N Iii T[H are to be elected by the senior liter- ary class today. Voting will take place in the booth in U niv y jit i l h nll . (4t n 9 and 12 in nvers y na DeweenUsu1 o'clock this morning and from 1 to 3 o'clock this afternoon. The four can- didates on the ballots are: Lowell B." Genebaugh, Dwight P. Joyce, Armand V. McPhee, and Marland B. Small. Fred J. Petty, president of the class, desires every member of the class to vote today. UIKOFRAI91L SYSTEM S A dministration Hopes to Formulate Program for Rehabilitation of Roads HARPING TO CONSULT WITH TRANSPORTATION CHAIRMEN INITIAL GOES PERFORMANC OFF SMOOTHLY MIMES ACHIEVES OBJECT IN OF- FERINM EXCELLENT SHOW Dramatic Ability of Leads and Execu- tion of Chorus' Steps Merit Prase ENTIRE ECONOMICS FACULTY WILL BE CARRIED OVER An unusually complete curriculum will be offered -by the Summer session this year, according to Dean E. H. Kraus, especially in the departments of history, political science, and eco- nomics. In history there will be nine cours- es, given by a faculty consisting of Profs. A. L. Cross, W. A. Frayer, A. E. R. Boak, U. B. Phillips, E. W. Dow, and C. H. Van Tyne. In the list are such courses as History 2 and 14, the classical courses of Professor Boak, and a course on the British em- pire by Professor Cross. The economics department will have every group offered in the regular ses- sion represented, according to Profes- sor Sharfman, the head of the depart- ment during the summer. The entire faculty will be carried over and will present a total of 19 courses. The ele- mentary courses and the groups of la- bor problems, money and banking, cor- porations, marketing, accounting and auditing, and sociology will be repre- sented by at least one course in each, the total being the most complete cur- riculum that the department has ever offered during the summer. Profs. Jesse S. Reeevs and R. T. Crane will give lecture courses in po- litical science, the subjects being American and municipal government, international law, and principles of politics. A special feature this year, accord- ing to Dean Kraus, will be the cours- es in embalming and sanitary sci- ence that will be presented by men from the regular chemistry depart- ment and practicing embalmers from the state. Fifteen scholarshipsrof $25 have been established by the Michigan Embalmers and Funeral Di- r t E t tical arts such as manual training, Emphasizing the fact that the school-gardening, and cooking on a American Legion is essentially a na- broader scale. tional organization and that a part in Keep Education from Politics the activities of each post is not lim- Dean E. P. Cubberly, of the educa- ited entirely to local members, the tion department at Leland Stanford, University post recently went on rec- in his talk on "Rational State Educa- ord as extending an invitation to all tional Organization," in the morning, Legion members in the University to urged that state administration of ed- attend the meetings and keep in touch ucation be taken out of politics and with proceedings here, even though run on the same basis that the city they did not care to transfer their schools are run. membership. "The County Unit in School Admin- The local organization has also re- istration" was his subject in the aft- cently voiced its hearty approval of ernoon. He urged the elimination of the amendment to the state constitu- duplication by the consolidation of the tion providing for a bonus of all Mich- county schools. Furthermore, he stat- igan ex-service men. This plan is to ed that he wanted to put a premium be submitted to the state for a vote on brains and run the county educa- (Continued on Page Six) tional system as that of the city.- "The trouble under the present or- YALE PROFESSOR der is that nobody has any power toI TO LECTURE HERE achieve anything. The county super- T- intendent is held down too much," he said. "Reflections on the American Revo- The program for today is: lution" is the title of a lecture to be 9:00-Appreciation-Can and Should given by Prof. Charles M. Andrews They be Taught. Professor Snedden. of the history department of Yale uni- 10:30-Finance, the Key to the Sys- versity at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon tem. Dean Cubberly. in Natural Science auditorium. Having 2:00-Comparative Values of Dif- had 30 years' experience as a scholar, ferent Methods of Civic Education. Icciurer and teacher of history, Pro- Professor Snedden. i-cr Andrews is, according to one 3:30-Nature of the Superintend- critic, the greatest authority on early ent's Work. Dean Cubberly. American history living today. (By Associated Press)I Washington, March 29.--A compre- hensive study of American railway conditions was begun by the adminis- tration today with a view to formula- tion of a definite program for railway rehabilitation.f For more than an hour PresidentI Harding discussed the problem with his cabinet, and later it was announc- ed that he would call into consultation] within the next few days the chairmen1 of the two government agencies hav- ing closest contact with transporta- tion problems, the interstate com- merce commission, and the railway labor board. Conferences with rail- way managers and employees are ex- pected to follow in time to permit ac- tion at the coming special session of" congress. Discussion Was Preliminary Discussion at the cabinet meeting was only of a preliminary and inde- cisive character, but there were indi- cations that the chief executive and his official advisors were much con- cerned over information which so far has come into their possession. Since it took up the reins of authority the administration has heard rumblings of dissatisfaction from many sources, the roads complaining of inadequate income, the employes protesting against impending wage reductions, shippers asking for a reduction of freight rates, and in some cases the general public appealing for better. service. All these points of dissatisfaction are to be examined in the administra- tion inquiry together with the general relation of a healthy transportation industry to the nation's commercial life. By H. Hitchcock and R. Sherwood) "Hot Dog!" Kissable chorines christened in reen River to the tuneful lilting ly- ics and doleful blues of "Top o' th' ornin'" branded Mimes with the uperishable mark of having achiev- d their object, for they are offering > the members, friends, and alumni f the University an opera that not mly surpasses former productions but lso adds new flavor to the term "am- teur theatrical". Although the strains of "Honey", Peggy O'Dare", "Swing Along", Dublin Walk", and "Satan Put a Dev- i in the Irish" will remain longer in he minds of the audiences, the dra- natic ability of the leads and the killful execution of the chorus' in- ricate steps merit equal praise. The yrofessional tinge that resulted from he long weeks of strenuous training nder the tutelage of E. Mortimer huter was tempered by the occasion- 1 misstep or masculine awkwardness, dding the laughable touch of col- egiate first-night nervousness. Plot Appears There is a plot. It appears now and hen with new revelations concerning he love affair of Peggy O'Dare and arry Donovan, but author and music Nriter have collaborated so well that ,he continuity of action receives well :he injection of songs, dances, and ;pecialty numbers. "Hot dog" again! as Miltiades Fitz- erald, Hilliard Rosenthal, '21, born >n Black Friday, the 13th day of the month, when it was raining, took eading honors with his black face im- personations and "Paris Green Blues. His song, "Hot Dog", drew "mores from the enthusiastic crowd until the verses were exhausted. With Philip Ringer, '22, and Earl Powers, '22, he managed to keep up to the waving baton of Earl V. Moore, who nursed his orchestra to beat out the bars of the tricky dance. Keena and Stevens Please KempKeena, School of Music, took he leading male role opposite E. Mar- lowe Stevens, '21E, who quite belied his chosen profession, in the part of Peggy O'Dare. Each displayed capa- ble rendering of their part and Keena's smooth tenor proved more pleasing than usual. Commendable mastery of femininity characterized the work of Stevens. Rare is the opera whenthe scenery alone Wins applause as it did at the rise of the curtain for the second act. The scenery and costumes are such that the show couldn't help but be a success. Were it not for the occasional heavy beard which no amount of powder could conceal, the ungainly leg here and there and the perplexing mass of arms, Flo Zeigfield would shed a tear of regret and fire his Broadway beau- ties. Absence of Piano Felt Not even full-dress suits could cov- er up the lack of co-operation which made itself apparent at times between the cast, chorus, and orchestra, and it wasn't the fault of the cast or the chorus! What happened tothe piano? There wasn't any. With a splendid finale that must have taken diligent labor to perfect, the last curtain fell on a performance that satisfied everyone in the capacity house. "Top o' th' Mornin' is a good Michigan opera. Street Car Men Refuse Demands Cleveland, Ohio, March 29.-Repre- sentatives of the street car men's un- ion, meeting with John James St.nley, president of the Cleveland Railway company, late today refused to ac- cept the company's demands for an ropen shop at a 20 per cent salary reduction, and other amendments to the wage agreement which expires on May 1. t s i Certain Points Exaggerated, Says MacKenzie Of Article In Times i rectors association, open to students "Big universities are taking moneyI who can qualify to admission to the under false pretenses. The university 1 courses. professor is the smallest man on1 earth, merely filling his position to JUNIOR LITS TO NOMINATE FOR accumulate knowledge. He is an in- CAMPUS OFFICES TODAY telligent miser, not a teacher." Such - was a statement in the New York Nominations for various campus Times credited to David McKenzie, positions will be held at a meeting dean of the Detroit Junior college in' of the junior literary class at 4:15 an address before the Detroit Twen- o'clock this afternoon in room 205, tieth Century club recently. Mason hall. The student manager of In a long distance interview with the baseball team as well as candi- ? The Daily last night, Professor Mac- dates for the office of student council- Kenzie substantiated some 'of the men will be nominated. statements in the article concerning Plans for the social and scholastic large universities, but stated that cer- program, which is to be adopted by tain points had been greatly exagger- the class this semester, will also be ated. formulated. Would Not Criticize Michigan 0. W. Rush, president of the class, "The last thing I would do would strongly urges that all members at- be to criticize the University of Mich- tend the meeting as several other ' igan," said Professor MacKenzie to things of importance to the class as a The Daily. "I merely stated that whole will be considered as well as when any university admits a student things which will concern the vari- that it should be more or less respon- ous activities for the balance of the sible for him and give full value for year. money received." The article in the Times continued quoting from Professor MacKenzie: "'University classes are so big and the professors so indifferent that stu- dents do not have the opportunities for education that they have in the junior college. The big universities Advise Against IncreaseP It is understood that although few b definite remedial programs have been B suggested in these conferences most p of those who have presented the car- n riers' side of the problem have advis- t ed against any general increase of freight rates. On their side the rail-a way employes have vigorously protest- r ed against wage reduction. SCULPTURE COLLECTIONS As SUBJECT OF PROF. CHASE George H. Chase, Hudson professor of archaeology at Harvard univer-a sity, will deliver the first of a seriesa of three lectures at 8 o'clock this c evening in the upper auditorium oft Memorial hall on "Greek and Roman Sculpture in American Collections." Professor Chase is reputed to be anE archaeologist of considerable renown r and experience.t His chief aim in the lecture will beI to point out the extent and value of< ancient sculpture in American mu-' seums, supplementing his talk with numerous illustrations.3 Dr. Chase, who has travelled exten- sively in Greece, Italy, and Asia Min-1 or, has been brought here in connec- tion with the classical conference of the Michigan Schoolmasters' club. The lecture is to be given free of charge. RESIGNATION OF MORRIS AS JAPAN AMBASSADOR ACCEPTED Washington, March 29.-- Resigna- tion of Roland S. Morris as ambassa- dor to Japan was accepted today by President Harding, according to an announcement at the state depart- ment. are taking money under false tenses.' Faculty Scored "Professor MacKenzie scored University of Michigan faculty sending back to their homes month 300 students branded as ures. 'To brand a student as a pre the for last fail- fail- ure is to damn him life,' he said." for the rest of hisI Commenting further on the article, Professor MacKenzie said: "What I said holds true to a great extent to universities as a whole, but anythingl which might appear against the Uni- versity of Michigan from the article in the Times is absolutely without foun- dation. There is no institution which I respect more." -