THE WEATHER SNOW; NO CHANGE IN, TEMPERATURE Ak A lr Lea AIL FaId&k. t ~1IaitF ASSOCIATED PRESS DAY AND NIGHT WIRE SERVICE VOL. XXXII. No. 70 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1921 PRICE FIVE CENTS BY. OIFFICIALS SAY RTES DECRESE IS UNJUSTIFIED SHRIVER BELIEVES, LOWERING MAY COME IN NEAR FUTURE EVIDENCE PRESENTED BASED ON STATISTICS Three Vice-Presidents Give Testimony Before Interstate Commerce Commission (By Associated Press) Washington, Dec. 15. - Railroad earnings past and present failed to justify general decreases of rates, Ward M. Shriver, vice-president of the Baltimore and Ohio, Benjamin Camp- bell, vice-president of the New York, New Haven and Hartford, and Thomas C. Powell, vice-president of the Erie, testified today at the interstate com- merce commission investigation into the reasonableness of the present lev- el of all transportation rates. Mr. Shtiver, however, speaking for all the roads as chairman of the ac- counting committee of the Railway Executive association, inconcluding his testimony declared that decreases might take place "in the not far dis- tant future." Under the commission's ruling, cross-examination of the three witnesses was deferred until January, when states, municipalities and ship- pers will be heard. Mr. Shriver based his conclusions on statistical presentation, to the ef- fect that in the 12 months ending Sept. 3, 1921, earnings of class 1 roads amounted to but 2.75 per cent on estimated property investment. Recital Arouses Yuletide Spirit (By Sidney B. Coates) Tired more from excitement than work and wishing the time to pass quickly toward the longed for vaca- -tion one of the largest audiences yet attending a twilight organ recital, list- ened to the music of Christmas yester- day afternoon in Hill auditorium and went away comfortably happy. Thoughts on Vacation With thoughts of the trip home just 24 hours away, with thoughts of class- rooms to be left empty for two happy weeks and with a kindly feeling way down deep for everybody, music, and yesterday afternoon, organ music by Earl V. Moore, University organist, gave .ust the right touch to the "day before." "Chirtsmas Musette" by Mailly was short and happy-a surprise; Bonnet's "Fantai1e sur Deux Noels," added the majesty of the Christmas season with its massive harmonies; Dubois' "March of the Maji Kings" brought in the element of mystery and richness thought of with starlight, gold, frank- incense and myrrh; and Bach's chor- ale, "In Dulci Jubilo" showed the classic master's reverent side. Last Piece by Handel Gruber-Harker's fantasy on "Holy Night, Silent Night" suggested the long loved carol most beautiful sung by clear voices in the snow clad night; "Christmas in Cicily" by Yon gave the laughter of Christmas in the South, and last came Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" with the joy of thankfulness. The audience applauded little, but when the mind rests easy and the heart is full, real appreciation is in silence. FORSYTHE URGES VACCINATION FOR ALL MISSOURI STUDENTS Dr. Warren E. Forsythe, director' of the University Health Service, yester- day announced that all students liv- ing in Missouri or vicinity, especially those living in Kansas City and St. Louis, be vaccinated if they have not already taken this precaution before returning to their homes. There is a serious epidemic of small pox in that section of the country, and quarantines are in effect in certain cities, barring people from coming into the community unless they show the vaccination scar, or proper medic- al treatment to guard against further spreading of the disease. Clements Library Of Italian Design With the construction of class rooms in the Museum building to care for the sections which have been meeting in the old Engineering building and with the staking off of a definite loca- tion aproved by the Regents the new Clements library is soon to become a part of the campus. The building is of Italian renais- sance design, two stories high with a basement, occupying a plot of ground approximately 80 x 100 feet. The new building will be located to the east of the President's home, di- rectly opposite the Martha Cook dor- mitory, so that it is necessary for part -(Continued on Page Ten) FEB. 10 ANNOUNCED AS DATE FOR 1-HOP THE.,vW CLEMENTS' LIBRARY COSTING APPROXIMATELY $175,000 AS IT WILL APPEAR WHEN COM- PLETED. FROM A SKETCH BY ARCHITECT ALBERT KAHN. THE CHRISTMAS MESSAGE If peace on earth, good will to men is the message of Christmas, then we have reason to believe that we are approaching a very genuine Christmastide. In fact, at the present moment, it appears that the great nations of the world are coming to understand and to trust one another as never before. It was a solemn, and beautiful ceremony when the unknown American soldier was buried at Arling- ton on Armistice day. It was a fitting and impressive prelude to the great conference on Limitation of Arm- aments. It expressed in the most vivid and vital way not only the nation's sacrifices in war but its intense yearning that war might be destroyed. It will be equally impressive if the conference is followed by a Christmas season in which the peo- ples of the world can honestly rejoice. We seem to be at the beginning of an era in which peace and good will among the nations are distinct probabilities. The treaty between the four great powers promises peace in the Pacific for at least a decade. If America's practical idealism expressed in the now famous proposal for limitation of navies is accepted, heavy burdens will be lifted from the shoulders of the people and the nations will have found the more excellent way. The world has never seemed so near to the heart of the Christmas message. That people everywhere Booth to Be Established in Union Accommodate Persons Desiring Hop Information to yearn for it no thinking person can doubt. As vie separate for the brief influence and give our support to those agencies which will help to bring1 and highest aspirations of the statesmen and citizens of many countries. vacation period may we lend our to real fruition the fondest hopes M.L.BURTON. - I [I SUSPENSION OF PUBLICATION With this issue, The Daily will suspend publication until Wed- nesday morning, Jan. 4, 1922. Owing to the-fact that Jan. 2 is a legal holiday, the paper will be published one day later than us- ual. 1l WILL of SEARCH JUNGLES S.A. FOR UNIVERSITY EXPEDITION PLANS TO CAPTURE BRAZIL FLIES WITH DUST PISTOLS New York, Dec. 15.-Equipped with "dust" shooting pistols to bring down high-flying insects that cannot be net- ted, Jesse H. Williamson and John W. Strohm, a retired army captain, will sail tomorrow for the jungles of Brazil. They are carrying 2,000 grains of quinine, for they plan to penetrate beyond the River of Doubt, now the Rio Tedoro, in their hunt for hith- erto uncaptured specimens for the zoologicalcollections of the Univer- sity of Michigan and other colleges. The expedition is expected to last six months and will go up the Ama- zon to Porto Velho, thence along the Madeira-Mamore railroad 200 miles into the fastnesses of the Southwest and the Serra Dos Parecis mountains. The "dust" shot to be used in gath- ering dragon flies and other winged denizens of the fever-infested jungle, is so fine that the most delicate spec- imens would not be irreparably injur- ed, the explorers said. OPEN HOUSE FOR STUDENTS AT CITY Y. W. C. A. SUNDAY 1922 UNIO0N OPERA BEGINS TRIP- TODA 0Y Performances to Be Staged in Cities of Four States; Journey to Last Eighteen Days FINAL REHEARSAL PERFECTS CAST AND CHORUS IN PARTS "Make It for Two", the 1922 Union opera, leaves at 2:25 o'clock this aft- ernoon from the Michigan Central station on the longest trip ever plan- ned by a Michigan production, con- sisting of 15 performances and includ- ing visits to 13 cities in 4 states of the Middle West. A special train of Pull- mans will carry the men of cast, chor- us, and committees, of which there are more than 100, on the journey that will last for 18 days and end in Detroit on Jan. 2, the day before the opening of school. A final rehearsal of cast and chorus was held at the Union theater lastl night, E. Mortimer Shuter working until late perfecting the men for their long series of performances before the l thousands of Michigan alumni and their friends that will witness the show. Applications for tickets to the road performances of the opera are still obtainable by students through the Union, the blanks being sent direct to the box offices of the theaters along Due to the large number of scenarios submitted in the con- test under the auspices of The Daily, the judges have been un- able to make a decision that can be announced before vacation. It is expected that a final an- nouncement can be made soon after the reopening of school. EX-SERVICE MEN URGED TO REINSTATE INSURANCE LITTLE EXPENSE NEED BE IN- CURRED IN RE-ESTABLISHING POLICIES Charles H. Mehl, sub-district mana- ger of the division of vocational re- habilitation for disabled soldiers, sail- ors, and marines, urges all ex-service men who applied for War Risk insur- ance while in the service, and who have not let their term insurance lapse, to reinstate and to convert their insurance before the expiration of the tiem limit, Jan. 1, 1922. No matter how long the insurance has been in a state of lapsation, only two months' premium is required of those who are able to pass a satisfac- tory physical examination. A dis- abled ex-soldier who is receiving com- pensation may reinstate by paying all the back premiums with interest at five per cent per annum, provided he is not permanently and totally dis- abled. Any information desired on the sub- ject may be obtained from the United States Veterans' bureau, 305 Rogers building, Jackson. GARGOYLE TO BE SOLD AT OUTGOING TRAINS TODAY With a view to shortening the long tediousness of travel, the Gargoyle will be on sale today at all outgoing trains. With the sale of 2,000 copies on the campus and the sales at the various news stands at normal, the Holidayl number of the Gargoyle has scored another success. The Holiday sales equal those of November. SCENARIO CONTEST SUB-COMMITTEES NAMED TO TAKE CHARGE OF THE WORK Feb. 10 is the date definitely set for the J-Hop by the general committee of the hop which met yesterday aft- ernoon at the Union. At this meet- ing sub-committees were also named to take charge of the work of the af- fair. The men appointed to these places yesterday afternoon were: Ticket com- mittee, Robert Gibson, chairamn, Coo- lidge Kreis, and L. W. Kirkpatrick; program, invitations and favors, Thomas Lynch, chairman, G. K. O'Brien, and Harold C. Hunt; music and refreshments, L. W. Kirkpatrick, chairman, Edward Johns, and W. 0. Klingman; decorations, Robert Mar- tin, chairman, W. A. Gill, and H. P. Buckingham; information, A. C. Gib- son, chairman, other members to be appointed later. It is requested that anyone having bids to submit for music or other items see the chairman of the committee in charge of that particular item. After the holidays a booth will be estab- lished in the lobby of the Union where all who desire information about any' phase of the affair may be accommo- dated. All questions should be asked at this desk and mot from chairmen of the committees. PRES. BURTON TO SPEAK IN MANY CITIES ON WAY WEST Will Address Oregon State Teachers' Association, Returning to Ann'Arbor Jan. 6 President Marion L. Burton will speak in every city scheduled on his itinerary during his western trip, on which he started Wednesday. On Dec: 20 he will address the Southern Cali- fornia Teachers' association, at Los Angeles, and on Dec. 29 he will speak before the Oregon State Teachers' as- sociation at Portland. He will also address Michigan alum- ni organizations at Denver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Missoula, and Min- neapolis, returning to Ann Arbor Jan- uary 6. POWERS REACH FINL GREEMENT ONENAVAL PROGRAM AT END OF TEN YEAR BUILDING HOLIDAY FLEETS WILL BE ON 5-5.3 RATIO FRANCE AND ITALY IN PACT IS NEXT STEP Fortifications of Pacific Islands Will Be On Basis Of "Status Quo" (By Associated Press) Washington, Dec. 15. - The first great stride toward a five power treaty limiting naval armament was taken tonight when the United States, Great Britian, and Japan announced a final agreement on the American "five-five- three" ratio. The next step-elaboration of the agreement to include France and Italy -was initiated immediately within the Snew committee of 15 Inwhich all five powers are represented. Agreements among the three major naval powers was reached on the basis 'of a "status quo" understanding as to fortification of the Pacific islands. At the same time the- United States and Great Britian acceded 0o Japan's de- sire to retain her newest battleship, the Mutsu, with proportionate changes in the American and British fleets. Many Changes While the principles of the original American proposal were 'not impaired by the triangular agreement, the set- tlement contemplated the following changes in fleets to be retaled: Great Britian, 20 ships Instead of 22, with an aggregate of 582,050 in- stead of 604,460 tons. United States, 18 ships as original- ly proposed, but with an aggregate of 525,000 tons instead of 500,650. Japan, 10 ships as originally pro- posed, but with an aggregate of 313,- 300 tons insteads of 299,700 tons. At the end of the 10 year building holiday, the fleets will stand under the revised detailed plan as follows: Great Britian, 525,000 tons; United States, 525,000 tons, and Japan 315,000 tons. Far Eastern Settlement at Stop While events as to the naval ratio agreement were moving swiftly, nego- tiations for Far Eastern settlement were at a standstill except for the separate Chinese-Japanese discussion of Shantung. A settlement between the two groups is not yet in sight, and no date has been set for resumption of other Far Eastern conversation. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION CLASS OF '23 CHOOSES OFFICERS Officers of the junior class of the School of Education were elected Wed- nesday afternoon in Tappan hall. Her- old C. Hunt was chosen as J-Hop com- mitteeman from the School of Edu- cation. The following officers were elected: President Herold C. Hunt, vice-presi- dent, Lyda R. Rideout, secretary, Florence Butcher, treasurer, Clarence 0. Duncan. Puffed Cheeks And Shining yes Portray Kiddies At Yule Party the route. Regular tickets will then be exchanged for them and mailed back to the applicants. In this way Michigan students can be assured of preference in seat sales. The following are the dates and towns of the opera performances: at Grand Rapids tonight, at Chicago Dec. 17 and 19, at Indianapolis Dec. 20, at Cincinnati Dec. 21, at Lima Dec. 22, at Cleveland Dec. 23, at Toledo Dec. 24, at Pontiac Dec. 26, at Port Huron Dec. 27, at Bay City Dec. 28, at Flint Dec. 29, at Saginaw Dec. 30, and at Detroit Dec. 31 and Jan. 2. Diphtheria Quarantine Lifted Soon The quarantine on the children's de- partment at the Homoeopathic hospi- tal, which has been in effect because of a few diphtheria cases, will be lifted within a few days, according to a report from E. C. Springer, director of the hospital. "0, Jimmie, ain't it the berries?" A long silence during whica time Jimmie's Jaws work with a machine like rapidity, while the puffed cheeks denoting a mouth crowded to capacity with goodies, threaten to assume such proportions as to hide altogether that pair of eyes shining with excitement. And then the cheeks gradually recede to normalcy, and a long drawn out sight of satisfaction denotes that Jim- mie is now ready to turn his atten- tion to the much less profitable oc- cupation of conversing with his neigh- bor. And even as he does so he keeps both eyes tightly glued on the bril- liantly lighted, bespangled thing of beauty that once was a common pine tree. Picture in your mind 250 Jimmies. equally voracious and equally happy because 'Santa hadn't overlooked them, and you have a faint idea of the Christ- mas party given yesterday afternoon by the Student Christian association In Lane hall for the needy children of Ann Arbor. And not until the last crumb of those nmiulti-colored candies and other eat- ablev so dear to the childish heart had disappeared, and the last candle had flickered and died out did the Jimmies evince any desire of return- ing to this mundane world peopled- by self sufficient denizens who would even have you believe that they have grown so blase as to doubt the existence of Santa himself. And when at last he lid go, casting one regretful look be- hind him, Jimmie stepped into a car, donated by some local car owner who was once a kid himself, and was whisked to the home whose walls will look a little less dingy and the fare just a little bit better as a result of this transient visit to the Land of What Might H-ave BAAn. Mrs. H. O. Whittemore will read "Shepherds and Angels" ,from "Ben Hur", at the "open house" to be held at the city Y. W. C. A. at 4 o'clock next Sunday afternoon. A musical program including Christmas carols, will be1 carried out. Miss Jeanette Thrift, general secre-1 tary, desires that all girls of Ann Ar-! .bor and the University attend the af- fair. Tea will be served.