:: ., ESTABLISHED 1890 4ir 41 .jjtr4 t1k an ~Iait MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS VOL. XXXVII. No. 7 EIGHT PAGES ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1926 EIGHT PAGES PRICE FIVE CENTS HODDSEED SPEAKS ON TRANSRTIONF OF NEW TESTAMENI 0 IICAGO SC'H0,L A EXPLAINS NEED FOR REVISION TODAY FENDS O LLOQUIALSM Speaker Explains Use Of Colloquial Terms In Ills Own Works Gi On Subject There have been 150 revisions or translations of the Bible since William Tyndall first made his translation from the copy of Erasmus, and within the last 26 years there have appeared 30 new translations, declared Prof. Edgar Johnson Goodspeed, of the University or Chicago and the University School of Religion, speaking on "Why Trans- late The New Testament?" yesterday in Natural Science auditorium. Pro- fessor Goodspeed then explained why there was need of revision today and how the scholars of the present age were more capable of doing the work than those of several centuries ago. The Bible of the fourth century was the Latin book, he stated, and then it was that Tyndall made his transla- tion for the common people. Although Latin was the prevailing language among the educated people of the per- lod the cominon populace were unable to speak or read the language and so they could not appreciate the Bible as written in that language. Says Bible Is Improved There are three answers to the question as to why the new testament should be translated so many times ini recent years, Professor Goodspeed explained. At the present we possess a better Greek text from which to make a translation, he said. All of the editions appearing up to the time of that of King. James were based either directly or indirectly on that of Tyndall, which itself was translated from Erasmus' third edition of 1522. Erasmus himself had no really ancient manuscripts from which to work. Where he knew eight manuscripts modern scholars know perhaps 4000. he stated, and many of them are so acient that they go back to the third century. Seholarsldp Better Now And along with a greater number of ancient manuscripts which aid the modern scholar, goes a better know- ledge of the Greek language. In the 14th century no one knew Greek in England, and the students who desired a knowledge of the ancient language had to go to the continent, Professor Goodspeed continued. Even Erasmus had, to go to Paris to get Greek, and it was just beginning to appear in England when Tyndall made his translation. Professor Goodspeed con- trasted this condition to that existing' today when there are more professors to teach the language than there are positions to be offered them, and brought out the greater .opportunity that exists for scholars wishing to make a translation to become more thoroughly acquainted with Greek. Mentions Papyri Collection The last factor that he mentioned as beng a reason for recent revisions is the discovery of the Greek papyri, of which he stated that the University hld the largest collection of any American institution. These tend to show the Greek "off his guard," de- picting the life of the common people in their relations with one another and society as a whole. This, he said, is important because the colloquidl Greek of the time is the kind of Greek in which the new testament was written, and so the finding of the papyri changes the perspective of Bible trans- lation. It should be .translated into colloquial English inasmuch as it was first written in colloquial Greek, he contended. Explains Reasons Professor Goodspeed then explained his reason for making a translation of the new testament himself. There are more readers of the Bible in America than any other country of the world, he said, and although the English copies are good, the colloquial languagetof the two countres varies enough' to justify an American ver- sion. His translation was widely attacked when it appeared, beingcharacterized as "jazzing tte Bible," and "tampering with religion," he declared, and cited one instance that brought a great deal of criticism. It was the disappear- ance of the word candle from any- where in the New Testament. This, he explained, was due to the fact that ,the original Greek text nowhere men- tioned the word, and that what was meant, and which better conveyed the idea, was a shallow oil lamp. MANY AUTOS ARE REGISTERED FOR USE BY STUDENTS Approximately 1175 automobiles are operated in Ann Arbor by students, it was shown by figures compiled yes- terday in the office *of the Dean of Students. Of the 1275 applications which were made out by students, 100 have yet to be turned in. Very few applications were made out by fresh- men, those which were accepted being from residents of Ann Arbor with valid reasons for the driving of a car. The number or cars was divided evenly among the different classes. Ford cars led all the rest in number. It was announced that late applica- tions for the use of cars would have to be filled out at the office of the Dean of Students, where they would be turned over 'to the student com- mittee for decision. FRESHMEN TO HAE RECEPTIONTONIGHT President Little To Address First Year Men At Informal 'Gathering BUCKLEY ALSO TO TALK Meeting informally, members of the freshman class will gather at 7:30 o'clock tonight at the Union for their annual class reception. Preparations for the event have been completed, according to William V. Jeffries, '27, acting chairman of the meeting, and a large turnout of first year men is ex- pected. The occasion offers an unusual op- portunity, in that each freshman pre- sent will be enabled to meet President Clarence Cook Little personally, fol- lowing a program of speaking, enter- tainment and refreshments. In add- tion to President Little's address, there will be talks by Ben Friedman, '27, captain of the 1926 Varsity eleven, Lester F. Johnson, '27L, president of the Union, and Paul Buckley, '05, new general manager of the Union. Fried- man will speak on "Athletics As An Activity." Mr. Buckley will present a short outline on the policy of the Union for the coming year, and John- son will explain the advantages and opportunities offered in Union activi- ties. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by Kenneth C. Midgley, "28L, who will play several xylophone selections. Members of the Varsity cheerleading squad will also be pres- ent to lead thegathering in Michigan I and class yells. Immediately after the talks have been concluded, the freshmen will greet President Little, and the remain- der of the evening will become infor- mal, while the members of the class have a chance to become better ac- quainted with each other. Cider and doughnuts will be served. Due to the extremely large group expected, formality in the Union as- sembly hall will be waived during the speeches, and the gathering will be 'seated on the floor, in order to ac- commodate as many men as possible. New Evidence Tends ITo Implicate Millerj (By Associated Pres) NEW YORK. Oct. 4.-Evidence was introduced in court today, intended to show that one of the last official acts of Thomas W. Miller as alien prop- erty custodian, was to take $15,000 "plum" from the governmental tree, into the hands of Adna R. Johnson. Johnson is the man who wrote the letter relieving to Richard Merton, German metal magnate, the $7,000,- 000 proceeds of the American Metal company stock, impounded under the Trading with the Enemy act. Miller is on trial with Harry M. Daugherty, attorney general in Presi. dent Harding's cabinet, for conspiracy to defraud tlf government in permit- ting approval of the metal company claim. Johnson was a special assist- ant to Daugherty. The climax of Johnson's testimony today came when United States At- torney Buckner took him for cross examination. A letter was introduced from Miller, whose own resignation was to become effective March 15, to the attorney general saying that he had appointed Johnson as a civilian lawyer to assist the government in suits involving alien property claims brought against it by the Equitable Trust company of New York and Sigg Fehr of Ohio. The prosecutor sought to show in questioning Johnson that in fact the fee was a mere present and that no real work was really expected in re- turn. The witness admitted that "a LITTLE AND LAPPS TO ADDRESS SOCIAL WORKCONFERENCE TWO SPEAKERS WILL DISCUSS PLACE OF SOCIAL WORK IN MODERN WORLD ARRANGEMENTS MADE DECRIES SPECIALIZATIONi IN UNIVERSITY COURSES Dr. Ellen C. Potter, Secretary Pennsylvania Welfare Work, To Speak Thursday Of President Clarence Cook Little and John A; Lapp, Chicago, president of the National Conference of Social Work, will be the principal speakers at the opening meeting tomorrow night of the 'Michigan State Confer- ence of Social Work at the Union. The subject, "The Place of Social Work in the Modern World," will be discussed by the wo speakers. Dr. E)len C. Potter, secretary of w~lfare work in Pennsylvania, will give an address Thursday morning. A discussion of developments in wel- fare work in Michigan will follow this talk. Will Discuss Negro Migrationt The speaker for the Thursday after- noon session will be Charles S. Johnson, editor of "Opportunity" and co-author of "The Negro In Chicago." 'He will discuss inter-state migration of the negro, giving particular refer- ence to this state. Immediately after his speech a discussion will be led by Charles Campbell, division of negro welfare and statistics of the state de- partment'of labor and R. T. Lansdale, oo-director of the Detroit negro sur- vey. Thursday evening and Friday morn- ing a consideration of social work in cities and rural areas will be held. Some authorities who will speak at these meetings are: Prof. S. P. Breck- enridge, of the University of Chicago; Prof. Eben Momford, of Michigan State college; William J. Norton, sec- retary of the Detroit Community union; C. C. Stillman, director of the Grand Rapids Welfare union; and Prof. C. R. Hoffer, of Michigan State college. Probation To Be Discussed Francis H. Hiller, of the National Probation Association, New York, who recently completed a state wide survey of probation in Michigan, will present the results of his findings Friday af- ternoon. At the same session, Shirley Stewart, attorney of Port Huron, will speak about the. program of the Mich- igan state commission of inquiry into criminal procedure. Plans are being made for 60 wel- fare workers from all parts of the state to attend the sessions at the Union, All meetings of the confer- ence will be open to the public. The organization, which has ,its headquar- 'ters here, is the medium of informa- tion and education on social work in this state. THREE BANDS TO FURNISH MUSIC AT M. S. C. GAME! Three bands will furnish music for the Michigan-M. S. C. game Saturday, it has been announced by Gordon Packer, '28, drum major. The Varsity band will be aided by the M. S. C. organization, which will accompany the teant A Ann Arbor, and the United :tates Marine band, which will give a concett in Hill auditorium Saturday night. . Field arrangements are nearly com- pleted fqr the occasion. The M. S. C. band will appear first on the field, fol- lowed by the Marine band and then the Varsity. Each will go through a series. of drills while the others re- main standing at attention and will conclude the musical part of the pro- gram by uniting and playing the "Star Spangled Banner" while the flag is being raised. Most of the paradin between halves will be done by the two guest bands. The appearance of the band at- the contest last Saturday marked the first time in years that it has appeared at the opening game, and also its first performance under the direction of Norman Larson. NORTHWESTERN ABANDONS MORNING CHAPEL PERIOD 1VANSTON, Ill., Oct. 4.-The fac- ulty are remaining firm in their de- cision to abolish the morning chapel services at Northwestern university despite the petition signed today by more than 1,000-students. Overcrowd- ed condition of classes and lack of adequate accommodations were given as the reasons. The Daily North- western and the Purple Parrot, pub- lications which gave out reporters' assignments and transacted business Dr. Glenn Frank' Who, after one year as President of Wisconsin university, has made public a new plan for the higher college edu- cation which is expected to radically change the present system. HUSSEY TO LEAVE FR HSOUTH AFRICA Robert P. Lamont Gives $100,000 Refracting Telescope For Use Of Party For ROSSITERALSO TO 0 After ffteen years of laborious and. tedius preparation, Prof. William J. Hussey, professor of Astronomy and director of the Observatory, will rea- lize his desire of establishing an as- tronomical observatory in the South- ern Hemisphere, when he sets out Oct. 7 on his expedition to South Africa. Afrca expedition is being financed~ by Robert Paterson Lamont, '91E who has given large sums to the Uni- versity before, being chiefly interested in astronomical researches. Only re- cently he subscribed $100,000 to the Women's league. Mr. Lamont financed the construction of the telescope which is to be used aththe new oh- servatory. The Lamont refractory telescope has been designed and con- structed at the Observatory under Dr. I-ussey's supervision, having been un- der construction since 1911. The La- mont refractory telescope has a clear apperture of 27 inches. This is the largest refracting telescope that has ever been sent on an astronomical ex- pedition. When erected at Bloemfon- tein, the capital of Orange Free State, where the station will be located, this will be the largest refracting telescope in the Southern Hemisphere. The tele- scope is valued at more than $100,- 000. Explains Purpose "The purpose'of the expedition," de- clared Dr. Hussey, "is to observe the double stars. This department of astronoily has been somewhat neg- lected in the Southern Hemisphere, and it will be the aim of this expedi- tion to supply needed observations in this field." Originally Dr. Hussey intended to build the station either in Australia or Argentina, but later decided that Africa would offer greater facilities because of its proximity to Europe. Three years ago he made to trip to Africa to ascertain the expediency of the change; he found conditions fav- orable. "The station," Dr. Hussey stated, "will be built on Mt. Leeuw- berg, which is in the vicinity of Bloemfontei, being the highest ele- vation in that part of the country, if the roads leading to it are good; other- wise we will use Kopie Allen, which is also nearby, but not quite as high." Rossiter Will Assist Dr. Hlussey will be accompanied on his expedition by Dr. Richard A. Ros- sliter, assistant professor of astrono- my. They expect to reach their des- tination about the middle part of No- vember. They intend to remain there at least a year. The astronomical world, especially the double star men, will watch the development of the work of these men. WILL RECEIVE CHEERING SECTION REQUESTS TODAY Applications for the new permanent cheering section will be received again from 9 to 5 o'clock today at the Union. More than 50 seats were disposed of yesterday, indicating that students are taking advantage of the new plan whereby they can obtain seats in the choice cheering section even though FRANK POINTs OUT TENDENCY TOWARDS BROADEREDU11CARON YOUTHFUL EXECUTIVE 1)E CRIES SPECIALIZATION IN COLLEGES STRESSESCULTURE Suggests Two Year Course For Those Who Merely Want To Be College Bred MADISON, Wis., Oct. 4.--Educators are approaching the test of making university graduates something more than specialists in circumscribed fields, or stone-houses of purposeless learning. One of the first laboratories for de- veloping greater and more useful en- joyment of advanced education will be the University of Wisconsin, where an experimental college, a sort of uni- versity within a university is being set up. Dr. Glenn Frank, the youthful jour- nalist and educator, sat in his ofilce and unfolded for the first time some new ideas, unusual thoughts and con- clusions, grounded in his first year's experience in the presidency of the university. Discusses Mass Education "Mass education has produced new problems in university education," the writer ventured. "What do you con- sider the dangers of present teaching methods and what do you consider the challenge to teachers in the great edu- cational institutions ?" "The student in the average uni- versity is today in danger of faling Victim to either of two dangers- the danger of suicidal smattering or the danger of suicidal specialization," he replied. "The challenge to educators is to' devise ways and means of insuring to students both the advantages of broad, cultural background and the' advantages of intensive specialization later. Su ests Two Year Course "This must be doner I thinkb concentrating our attention on the first two years of collge as a period to be devoted to the conquest of a cul- tural background and the development of a general, intellectual technique for' finding one's way about in modern so-' ciety. I do notbthink this can be' achieved today by turning students loose to take a series of parate stu- dies. Some radically new approach to this problem is necessary, an ap- proach that may mean the complete scrapping of the present curriculum." "How would you begin to search for the task that leads to solution of the problem," was the next query. "No one of us knows just what that approach should be," he said. "Some bf us have our guesses, but they must be ruthlessly tested by experiment. That is why we are setting up at Wis- consin, an experimental college of 20 students to try a wholly new approach to this part of higher education. Expects Cultural Background "A time will come, I think, when we shall find a formula for these two years that will produce for the aver- age student actually more in the way of coherent cultural background than the average student now gets out of four college years." The question of the growth of stu- dent bodies and control of their size then was brought out. "It is not fantastic, I think," Dr. Frank said, "to suppose that a time may come when universities will grant a degree for these first two years that will satisfy the mass of students who, without sustained intellectual interest simply go to college because they orj their fathers feel that they must bel college men. This would mean a healthy exodus from our colleges at the end of two years of those who otherwise impede the work of the bet- ter type of student. Will Improve Preparation This will, in the case of the better student, give us men and women bet- ter prepared for the stiff and search- ing work of the highly specialized years to follow. "What do you, as a university presi- dent, think of all this discussion about drinking and alleged lack of individual restraint among students?" was the final question. "It seems to me that nine-tenths of the discussion of the morals and man-1 ners of the present college generation begins with a false assumption-- namely, that a college community is essentially different from the ordi- nary community. It isn't. A college community is simply a cross section of the American community-of the American nation." WORLD SERIES RETURNS AVAILABLE AT TAP ROOM ATTENDANCE REQUESTED In accordance with the provision in the constitution and by-law of the Interfraternity council, which calls for a special meeting the first Tuesday in October for the election of new offi- cers, the first meeting of the year will be held at 4:15 o'clock today in room 304 of the Union. The business sched- uled includes the election of a presi- dent, secretary and treasurer, and the selection of the judiciary committee. Every fraternityinthe council is requested to be represented at today's meeting. In compliance with the group arrangement within the coun- cil, which was decided by lot two years ago in order to provide for the regular rotation of officers, the presi- dent of the council will be elected from group three this year. The sec- retary will be chosen from group four and the treasurer from group five. In selecting the judiciary commit- tee, the council will nominate five alumniland five faculty members from which number one alumnus and one member of the faculty wijl be appoint- ed to the committee. Representatives of groups one and two will also be appointedto the committee which has a membership of nine, including an alumnus and faculty member from last year. The council will meet next week again for the consideration of the initial business of the year. SEVERE BLAST TRAPS 33 MEN IN IRON MINE (By Associated Press) ROCKWOOD, Tenn., Oct. 4..-An ex- plosion in the Roane Iron company's mine here today trapped approximate- ly 33 men underground and more than eight hours later the state of all but five remained undetermined. Rescue parties were organized as soon as pos- sible after the explosion and frantic efforts were made to reach the scene of the blast, some three miles back from the entrance. With one man known to have been killed, three others injured, perhaps fatally, grave fears were expressed for the safety of the remaining 29 miners thought to have been working in the shaft at the time. Company records showed about 33 men were working in the entry, but a definite check had not been made tonight. That the explosion was severe was Indicated by the finding of the uncon- scious form of a miner lying beside a dead mine mule a mile and a haf from the scene. At least three expert rescue crews of the United States Bureau of Mines, were sent here from adjacent points, bringing equipment to permit explora- tion in the vicinity of the blast. Work- ers described the mine as very gase- ous, but the extent of the damage had not been ascertained. The explosion, the cause of which had not been determined tonight, rocked the mine about 10 o'clock this morning. President And Wife At Masonic Rites (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-President and Mrs. Coolidge were guests of hon- or at open-air services conducted here yesterday under the auspices of the Masonic Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia. The exercises, which the President has attended annually, were held at Tmplni tsh. Munt FRESHMEN SHOULD CALL FOR BIBLES BEFORE SATURDAY All members of the class of '30 who have not yet secured their Frosh bibles, the handbooks published each year for first year students, are urged to call for them at once. After Oct. 9 all membersofsthe University, re- gardless of class, may get the hand- book's. Men students will call at Lane hall, and women at the University Y. W. C. A. in Newberry hall. Only slightly more than half of the thirty- dlve hundred handbooks printed have been distributed as yet. The Frosh bible contains all the school songs and yells, as well as in- formation concerning all campus acti- 'vities and religious organizations. It is designed to permit the first year men to take an active part in the football pep meetings. FRATERNiTY BODY WiLL MEET TODAY Constitution And By-laws Provide Assembly To Elect Leaders For Council For PHEOEA RAINS CAUSE FLogoDPERIL THROUGH1MID-WST LEVEE BREAKS AT BEARDSTOWN, ILLINOIS, AND FLOODS PART OF CITY LIVES LOST IN OKLAHOMA Mississippi Reaches Highest Level Ever Recorded At Alton (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Oct. 4.-Goaded to new rampages by phenomenal autumn rainfall, the rivers and streams of four states have continued into Octo- ber the havoc they wrought throughout last month. Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Okla- homa were counting flood losses to- night with hundreds of families home- less and many channels threatening to unload new tides of raging w'ater. Beardstown, Ill.,, residents who spent many days of September bolster- ing anIllinois river levee in the face of rising water, saw their efforts made vain when a 30 foot break in the dyke admitted to the city flood waters which filled the main street and swept the southern section of the city to the level of the river. Five Hundred Homeless Five hundred families were home- less tonight and many of them were expecting aid from the Salvation Army, which sent relief from Gales- burg. Danville, Ill.,, experienced the worst flood in 13 years when the Vermillion river drove lowland residents to the housetops where they were rescued by police in boats. The Mississippi reached the high- est fall stage ever recorded at Alton, Ill., and floods. in the Missouri and Illinois river about St. Louis, near their confluence with the larger stream, made many homeless and covered thousands of acres of corn and orchard land. Over most of Kansas and Oklahoma flood conditions were less severe than on Sunday night, with the waters re- ceding but many streams ha not yet returned to their banks. Four lives were taken by the flood in Oklahoma Sunday. Tracks Washed Away Tracks were washed away and high- ways submerged inmany localities, particularly in Illinois. September rainfall records for the middlewest, compiled today by the weather bureau, show a great excess of precipitation from western Ohio to central Nevada; most notably are Springfield, Ill., where 15.16 inches of rain fell during the month-almost 12 inches more than the normal amount. The record in Illinois in September is 20 inches at Monmouth, Il., establish- ed in 1903. France May Ratify Debt Agreement (By Associated Press) PARIS, Oct. 4..-Oral reservations to the Washington debt agreement, which would not affect the validity of ratification as far as the United States is concerned, probably will make their appearance in the forecoming frank discussion of the debt settlement. Approval of the debt agreement now has definitely become a part of the government policy, according to the best information. Premier Poincare, who was opposed to the arrangements completed by Ambassador Berenger, because of the absence of a guaranty clause has been persuaded that it will be necessary to ratify the agreement in order to have a good effedt on the financial situation. He is ready to accept the ratifica- tion with reservations, which may fig- ure in the official journal without be- coming a part of the acts of ratifica- tion. REV. WINNINGTON-INGRA M GETS OVATION IN CHICAGO (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Oct. 4.-"The most thrill- ing experience I have had since the coronation of King George," was the way the Rt. Reverend Arthur Holy Winnington-Ingram, Lord Bishop of London, today described his arrival in Chicago and arrival to the station to his host's home in a motorcar flanked by motorcycle policemen. Thousands applauded the pastor of Great Brit- ain's royal family as he proceeded to the home of Bishop Charles B. Ander- son. The Anglican divine forgot his 68 years of age, a sleepless night on the I :I