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question of constitutionality has been
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before the state Supreme court.
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-Ta THE CITIZENS'
S 31LITARY TRAIN- .
ING CAMP
We wish all manner of success to
this new military movement, whose
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purpose is to train the youth of thef
land-we are a veteran of the C. M. T.
C. ourself, and we have a certificate to
prove it.
And it's a great life, the life of the
soldier, and we don't mean maybe. In
the old days when we carried a musket
for Uncle Sam-that was in the fall
of '22-no, the summer of '22-August
to be exact-when we carried a mus-
ket we got up every morning at 5:30j
snapped into our uniforms-mighty
quick, too; it was cold them mornings
-and fell in out in the Troop street.
(We were in the cavalry, so they
Assuredly it would appear that in
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Night Editor'
F. 1-. Ai-es A . Connable
1. A. Bilington I. E. Fiskte
;Iarry C. Clark P. M. Wagner1
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Music Editor..............Ruth A Howell
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Editorial BoardI
passing the Farrier Act, with the ad- didn't tell us
mited help of the parochial schools instead, and
organization, the -enemies of the bill company, but
were merely taking advantage of the (Now we've
.present corrupt political conditions of start again.)
the entire country and at the same And we'd go
time protecting themselves behind the ual of arms a
constitution. That they. will be able afternoon we.
to do this is as probable as- it is de- consisted of g
plorable, and that the political condi- way and drop
tions of the United States should have And every n
become apparently so corrupt and so visiting dignit
full of flaws speaks very poorly indeed inspect all th
for the legislative bodies whose sacred impression of
duty is to maintain and make inte- given him by
grable the laws of and the constitu- all the rocks
tioris riot only of the many states, but And then w
of the nation as well, the visiting d
put on our ot
SEVERAL SIDELGHTS ON ART ridge belts a
And we'd sta
When one considers in a serious would come a
to march, but said Yo
they didn't call us a
a troop.)
had dinner and we'll
out and learn the man-
ll morning. And in the
had "recreation," which
ames of pom pom pulla-
the handkerchief.
now and then some great
ary would biff over and
e tents, and the proper
law and order would be
means of whitewashing
in the Troop street.
we'd throw a review for
ignitary. We'd have to
her pants and our cart-
nd carry out muskets.
.nd in line and along{
numbwit sergeant that
Paul Einstein
RoLert Ramsayi
Andrew Propper
Assistants
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There is something infinitely appeal-
ing in a wastebasket. Even a straw
one, or a wicker one, or even the sord-
id wire ones that executives have in Llr ig s
their offices-they all have that long-
ing look. .
Wistfulness-that's what it is. They
want something-a scrap of paper, an
orange peel, an old piece of chewing
gum. Always wanting.
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Never mind, we'll do better tomor-
row. In the meantime-
I wish I were a snowflake, -
Galumphing down through space;
And if ive were to add two more
lines, that would be a quatrain.
Mr. Jason Cowvle!4
____Js___C_____ ist of high ideals; but a propagandist.
nevertheless.
CAMPUS OPINION I; A MYSTERY IN RUSSIA
With the passing of Lenine comes a
ABOUIT THE OPERA inew situation in the turmoil of Rus-'
sian politics. Lieutenants and sub-
To the Editor: lieutenants whom the leadership of
There seems to be some basis for Lenine served to keep in subordina-
the criticisms that are being directed tion, will now no doubt enter into open
at the Michigan Union opera, both as struggle for leadership. What there
was in Russia of leadership has suf-
an institution and as an individual fered a severe blow, and perhaps chaos
production for this school year. It is again in order. Trotsky has for
must be admitted immediately that the the present, and perhaps permanently,
opera, is an old tradition of which retired from the field. It is true that
the only part still observed apparently for many months, Lenine has no long-
er been active but his influence ws
is the title. It is a comic opera in ever present. The question now arises
name only. In fact it has been for as to what extent the death of its
the past several years more nearly a !leadr will affect the Soviet govern-
highly colored musical comedy verg- ment in Russia.
ing closely on review.
If this is what is really wanted,
there is no objection; but it is not, I1 DETROIT IJITED LIKE
believe, either what is needed or what E U
Is wanted. There has been a lavish I EAST BOUND
expenditure on costumes and devices Limiteds: 6 a. in., 90 a. m,.and
every two hours to 9:10 p. m.
which has been entirely out of harm Express: 7 a. m., 8 a m. and every
ony with the development of the other two hours to 8 p. m.
phases of the show. It has become Locals: 7 a. in., 8:55 a. m. and
far more an exhibition of professional every two hours to 8:5 p. m.,
than of student ability. The dancing Ip n. m. To Ypsilanti only, 11:46
was the only notable part of this p. m., 12:26 a. m. and 1:15 a. m.
WEST BOUND
year's show that could approach the
. Limiteds: 8:47 a. in. and every two
mechanical excellence of the effects, hours to 5:47 p. m.
and that was trained by a profes- Express (making local stops): 9:50
sional. a. m. and every two hours to 9:50
Inasmuch as the people who go to p. m.
see performances of the opera do with ocas: 7:50 a. in., l:1) a. m.
the central idea of seeing Michigan
university men perform, it does not- _.
seem fitting that their part in the pro- A DIFFERENT
duction should be thrown so distinctly HOUSE FOR
into the background. The type of play THE PARTYJ L
that was originally chosen to give the H
audiences what they wanted, was the
comic opera. This is still the best
kind. It gives the students opportun-
ity to produce a real book, lots of T RTAINS
musical numbers, lyrics, some real New Atmosphere to Your Parlors
comedy, and to do some good acting, Phone 230
dancing and singing. It plays up the PILBEAM & MARZ
actors and plays down the spectacle 20 S. Fourth
side of the thing. -
Unless the Union can produce a
good comic opera, I believe the Glee
club type of show is the only kind the
University should send out.
In the selection of the book there
should be a distihct understanding as
to the person or committee to perform
this function. Every precaution should
be taken to see that everyone concern-
ed gets a square deal, at least. Unless
this Is done real talent on the campus --Leather Jackets
\will not be interested in the opera.
G. BaetckeR, S. Mansfield
'N. l'erkmau E. C. Mackk
lelen Brown Verena Moran
ernadette Cute Regina Reichmaus
W. Dads W. 11 s'onernan
herolf Ehrli h H. It Stone
d -. Fingerle K. 3E. Styer
S13. Henry N. I.Tial
-orutily Kamnin S. B-. Tremible:
osephKr augg. W. J. Valtour
lizabeth Lieberman
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1924
Night Editor-RAY BILLINGTON
RECOGNIZING RUSSIA
The announcement that Prime Min-
ster Ramsay MacDonald intends to,
accord Russia full recognition in spite
of-the British claims still outstanding
.gainst that nation demonstrates the
attitude which if consistently pursued
luring the control of Labor in Eng-
and, may work to the material benefit
of Europe as a whole. It is among
he stated principles of the nex ly em-
)owered party to pursue those courses
which shall work, not alone to the ex-
clusive benefit of Great Britain, but to
he melioration of conditions in gen-
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vein the question of art and its rela- used to be a corporal ii1 the R O T C
tion to individuals as a part of the ex- at Michigan Agricultural college and
Isting universe, there immediately he would say Police your buttons, or
Police your hat, or Police the mud offa
arises in the minds of many persons a , your nose. nd then we'd march to
doubt as to what after all art is. The the reviewin grounds and stand in
whole matter nas peen so terrifyingly line and after a while some guy would
misunderstood and as little appreciat- come galloping past on a horse and
ed in the past, and even up to and yell Present Harms and we'd do that
including the present moment, that to for a while and then he'd come gallop-
offer some explanation or other is, it ing past again and yell Horder Harms
appears, not entirely out of order. I and we'd (to that and then pretty soon
Right from the very outset, many off we'd march.
find themselves at fault. To think that And we'd tear about a mile up the
art is confined only to reproduction field on one side, and then execute a
or creation of that which is the most columnaf ours to the something or
beautiful or most ideal in life, accord- other and come tearing down the other
ing to an established set of artificial side. And the band would play some
standards, is, to many right thinking stirring air, and all the visiting digni-
individuals a decidedly erroneous and taries would be a setting there on
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harmful idea. Art should be thought their horses, and all the little local
of as being very close to life, present- moguls would be there too, and then
ing primarily the thought and feeling the M A C sergeants would begin to
of man. It would follow that true swear at us and tell us to keep that
reproduction, or the creating of art damn line straight and then our lieu-
products, are not to be confined only tenant that was really a Chicago busi-
to that which is the most pleasing and ness man would say eyes right.
Vith the conditions in France but
bhtly relieved, Russia again threat-
d with new complications due to
demise of Nikolai Lenine, andf
gland itself in anything but an ideal'
te of affairs, the new administrator
nes into office with a big job await-
him, and he is apparently going at
with the gusto of one who has
ited long and patiently for his gold-
hour. His recognition of Russia, so
erent from the policies pursued by
predecessors in the three preced-
cabinets and the attitude assumed
the United States, shows that we
on the verge of a period which
ough the aid of compromise and the
ifice of a few salient but unten-
e prejudices, may bring "light out
darkness and peace to the hearts
men."
)ogmatic conservatives have sus-
ted the forces of class jealousy
g enough, and if it is within the
ver of any human forces to estab-
i an orderly equality in the social
t economic systems of the various
ions, the British Labor partymeans
start such a movement. They are
kling the job with a sane and delib-
te mind, neither shooting at high
als beyond the clouds or sticking
the rut of tradition. The recogni-
a of Russia may aid in some mea-
e toward reestablishing the land of
Czars as a functioning unit in the
rid of trade, thus accomplishing
step toward their ,ideal.
RED TAPE
delightful, but also to the drab and un- Ali there ain't nothink like this army
pleasant experiences of human nature. life now boy. Nothink.
In truth, they all go together in inak- * * *
ing up the life of an individual, and * * * * * * * * * * * *
purposely avoiding one, while playing *
up with great pride and satisfaction * COUPON
the other, bespeaks of only one qual- * ---
ity. And that quality is surely not of * Do you 'favor repeal of the *
credit to any person or group of per- * Constitutional A m e n d m en t *
sons. Being hypocritical and present-* against intoxicating liquors?...
ing =false fronts for the sake of seeing ---- .--------.-. +-. +--. --
the sunlight makes puppets and play- * Do you favor modification of
things out of characters that might * the Volstead Act to permit light
otherwise become of real significance * Whnes and beer?...........
to society. The greatest element of * )o you favor rigorous en-
human nature, sincerity, is nowhere to *forceent of all liquor laws?...,
~ie found.....a.e...................
be found., Nm
Art is truth. Whether it assumes - '.Class........... .......
its being in writing, or in speech, or *
i action matters not so much. The * * * * * * * * * * *
important thing is that there should * * *
be embodied at all times the funda-?Poem
mental thought of being absolutely You live in Bevo
honest with oneself. Respect both And I live in beer,
sides of existence even though the one Therefore you live near me,
side apparently seems to withhold ele-gyI Because Bevo's near beer.
'ments which are not in full harmony anonymous
with the present day thinking of a ( * * *
vast majority. {,The worthy American magazine has
hit on a neat system of boosting the
jolly old circulation. They run an art-
isle called "Why I Never Hire Brill-
Twenty-Five Years iant Men," feature it on the cover, and
Ago At Michigan at once every stupe in the country
I purchases a copy and says to himself,
"Yes sir, it's only the pluggers like
From the files of the U. of 1W. DaIly, 1 me that get somewhere in this world."
January 26, 1899. And they're perfectly right.
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" "Five-sixths of all nations, includ-
ing four-fifths of mankind, have al-
ready created a world-organization,
the purpose of which is "to promote
international co-operation and to -
achieve international peace and se-
curity."
Those nations cannot and will not
abandon this system which has now
been actively operating for three and !
a half years. If leading members of
the United States Government ever
had serious hopes that another asso-
ciation of nations could be formed,
such hopes were dispelled during the
l Washington Conference by plain inti-
mations from other powers that there
is not room for more than one organ-
ization like the League of Nations.
The States outside the organized
.world are not of such a character that
the United States could hopefully co-
operate with them for the purpose
named.
Therefore, the only possible path to
co-operation in which the United
States can take an increasing share is
that which leads toward some form
of agreement with the world as now
organized, called the League of Na-
tions.
By sheer force of social interna-
tional gravitation such co-operation
becomes inevitable."
Therein lies the crust of the Bok
plan. In the interest of one of the
het caunss in the worl Mr .olr has
The Hockey club promises to be an
organization much in evidence if cold
weather only continues. Several Ca-
nadian teams are negotiating for
games and so far two matches have
been arranged.
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The American also records the re-
sults of a contest they just pulled offy
-one 'of these things where the "best
letter" wins the ten smackers. This
one was on "the most attractive wo-
man I ever saw." The first prize starts
off thus: "The most attractive woman
The arrangements committee for I know is a young grandmother, forty-
the J-Hop announces that its plans four years of age."
are now nearly completed for the big Among the sage observations in the
event. It is expected that the decora- second prize letter we find these: "I
tions this year will be fully up to am not sure, but think she uses a lip
those of former years and in some re- stick too. I am confident, however,I
spects superior. A special electric de.' that she never used her powder puff
sign is being worked up which it is or rouge or lip stick at the table or
thought will add greatly to the attract- in any public place. This habit of sof
ivenPacqof t ho dennfi+nncc wr- a ,a Imany women is nasoltely embarass-