ESTABLISHED 1890 . Ar 10* 4titr t an 4 t EDITED AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS OF THE UNIVEi2 SITY UE MICHIGAN MEMBER ASSOCIATED I PRESS { I1 VOL. XLI, No. 147 EIGHT PAGES ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1931 PRICE FIVE CENTS SOPHOMORES NA BAUSS9S CPTIN FOR SPRINGGAE Freshmen to Elect Their Leader at 7:30 O'Clock Tonight in Union Ballroom. MUYSKENS WILL SPEAK Benjamin Gives Changes in Rules Which Will be Adopted This Year. Harvey C. Bauss, '33E, was elected for the fourth consecutive time to lead the class of 1933 in the tradi- tional underclass games, at a soph- omore meeting Last- night in the Union in preparation for the annua spring events Friday and Saturday. Members of the freshmen class will select their captain at 7:30 to- night in the ballroom of the Union. Prof. John H. Muyskens, of the speech department, will address the first year men at their meeting to- night. Medals will be presented to the winners of the Union freshman basketball tournament at the time. Will Meet With Committee. Immediately following the elec- tion of the freshman captain, the leaders of the two classes will meet with the Student council committee in charge of the games to agree upon the rules for the two day ac- tivities. Several changes from the proced- ure followed in past years will be incorporated in the rules of the games this' year, Harry Benjamin, '32, chairman of the games, an-: nounced last night. These are: the class who has not put in an appear- ance at the river by 4 o'clock Fri- day afternoon will forfeit all of the points for events scheduled Friday ,to the other class; the class who wins the class tug of war must assume the responsibility of return- ing the rope-if the tug ends in a tie, the sophomores will be required to take it back; ad if either of the rival captains is kidnapped, the games will be forfeited by the class which has done the kidnapping. Reed Addresses Meeting. Prof. Thomas H. Reed, director of the bureau of government of the political science department, urged the sophomores to continue their perfect record in underclass com- petition at the hands of their rivals Friday and Saturday.. Merton J. Bell, '31, president of the Student council, and Benjamin gave short speeches at the meeting. Roosevelt Dismisses Case Against Walker1 ALBANY, N. Y., Apr. 28-(IP)- Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt today dismissed the charges brought up against Mayor James J. Walker, of New York, by the City Affairs Com- mittee. The committee had asked that Mayor Walker be removed for in- competency and neglect of duty. ELEVEN TO ENTER SOCIOLOGY GROUP Alpha Kappa Delta Will Hear ! Condliff'e at Banquet. Eleven new members will be ini- tiated into Alpha Kappa Delta, na- tionl honorary sociological society, Nat ceremonies to be held at 5:30 o'clock tonight in the League bild ing. Following the intiation a bnquet will be held at which Prof. John B. Condliffe. of the eonomics depart- ment, will be the principal speaker. I He will talk on "Sociological Coni- tions in Hawaii." One faculty member, six graduate students, two seniors, and two jun- iors are included in the list of new members. Dorothy Ketcham is the member of the sociology faculty to be initiated. The six graduate stu- dents included in the group are Morris Floch, Mrs. Grace Anderson, Raymond Baa ts, Elaine Frost, Carl Guenther, and A. H. Robertson. Jack Levy and Jessie Winchell are the two seniors to be initiated, while the two juniors are Mrs. Lois Heitman and Abe Steinberg. SPEGHT ORCESTR Well-Known Dance Band Booked for Architect's Party to be Held May 15. Arrangements have been com- pleted for Paul Specht's symphonic orchestra to play for the Architect's ball, May 15. It is expected that an entirely different type of dance music will be presented. Specht's orchestra was booked through the courtesy of Seymour Simons attractions of Detroit, by Albert Bloomquist. His new type of 'music, which he calls "rhythmic symphonic syncopation," has gain- ed attention throughout the world. He has been engaged by the Prince of Wales, former King Al- fonso of Spain, and other European, American,. and Australian celebi- ties. His orchestra played for the last inaugural ball in Washington, and has appeared at functions in honor of the last four presidents of the United States. Specht has had a thorough train- ing in the classics, which is exem- plified in the music to a large degree. According to Dance Review, there is a noticeable Brahms-like treatment of themes in his dance numbers, recordings, broadcasts, and sound film treatments. He starts his percussion and plec- trum instruments counting fox-trot time. Forsythe Will Head Journalistic Group Carl S. Forsythe, '32, was elect- ed president of Sigma Delta Chi, honorary journalistic fraternity, at the weekly luncheon meeting held yesterday in the Union. Other officers elected for the ensuing year were Karl Seiffert, '33, vice-president; Frank B. Gil- breth, '33, secretary, and Ken- neth L. Yourd, '33, treasurer. The Weather LOWER MICHIGAN: Mostly clou- dy and unsettled Wednesday and probably Thursday; cooler Wednes- day in extreme south portions; not so cool Thursday. FRANCEN INAVAL I Ll lg INWITH ITALY'' CAPITAL GREETS EASTERN RULERS King and Queen of Siam Receive Official Welcome. WASHINGTON, April 28.--(A)-A smiling eastern monarch and his queen tonight received the official Difficulties in Interpretation Ua yu .iimeu i i w~cc ' cr thegovenetan people of the United States as they of Pact May Result in stepped from a private car at Union Its Abandonment. station. The king and queen of Siam, first ITALIANREP LY AWAITED eastern rulers to be greeted in the ITALIN RELY AW ITEDnation's capitol, arrived at 6 p. m. from New York to carry out in a Unilateral Statement Wanted; little more than two days a pro- Parity Between Nations gram which required months of Would be Barred. preparation. Booted heels of army and marine officers clicked and PARISApr.28.()--Difficulty of spurs jingled along the cement PARS, pr.28.!P-Dificltyofplatform of the station as Vice- agreement on the exact meaning of Preuident Curtis and Secretary the Italo-French naval limitation Stimson welcomed the king and treaty today led to an unofficial qtmen w ek proposal from quarters close to the queen. ministry of marine that France drop the treaty with Italy and RID each country make unilateral state- ments as to her naval needs. 'IUUVIWL0 UU[ Briand Outlines Difficulties. France would declare for a navy of 640,000 tons under the sugges_ tion, all units being replaced upon reaching the age limit. An annual Possession of Trophy Gained by construction program of approxi- Victorious Freshman Team mately 40,000 tons would be neces- of Forensic Society. sary until all superannuated ships ----oe For the third time in three years, Foreign Minister Aristide Briand's an Alpha Nu freshman debating outline of difficulties of the Italo- team won the annual contest be- French treaty before the council of tween that society and Adelphi ministers this morning is consid- when the trio from the former last ered to have left the way more night gained the close decision of widely open for this proposal than James H. McBurney, critic judge. previously. - evil Not Disturb Treaty Arguing the negative of the ques- Will ot sturb Trnat a tion, Resolved: that a judge or The proposal for a unilateral court of judges be substituted for statement argued that this would the jury in all trials in the United, not disturb the London naval treaty States," the winning team swayed as it would follow closely the con- MBuiney by their superiority in structioh and replacement allowed argument and refutation, according under the terms of the first years to his summing up of the case. of the Franco-Italian agreement. Adelphi was better in analysis and It is suggested, to make the situa- delivery, he said. tion clear, to state the entire pro- The debate centered about the gram for nine years, which would T bring France to 1940 with the same I evils inherent in the jury system, tonnage of 640,000 as now, but with- delay and incompetence, and the out the superannuated units.. weight of tradition and safeguards outhesperanuatdunts., af individual liberties it carries. Alpha Nu advocated reform rather, than abolition of present arrange- ments. C NE CAlphaNu was represented byI Clinton D. Sandusky, Kenneth Luce, and Charles A. Rogers, Jr. Keith Brown, Robert H. Howard, and Gil- bertE. Bursley spoke for Adelphi. Tilson Definitely Enters Race v/ictor Rabinowitz, speaker of Aded- i s Cphi, which was host to the debaters, in House; CNose Contest presided. Believed Likely. - X+" 7 XT AV 8 T t r v I~ m 1- h r l X i7 1; C; a p l tT l 1 HOUSE TO CONSMBHHI IDER ON COUNTIESTODA Defeat of Feighner Resolution Appears Virtually Sure in Final Vote. DEBATE ENDS IN SPLIT Representation Maximum of 25 Per Cent Directed at Wayne County. LANSING, Apr. 28. - (P) - The Feighner resolution proposing a limit of 25 per cent on Wayne county's representation in the state legislature advanced over a trouble- some course in committee of the whole today in the house. Its de- feat, however, was virtually assured on a final vote tomorrow. After a long debate which brought a sharp division between the Wayne delegation and out-state represent- atives, the committee of the whole voted to send the resolution to the house judiciary committee for revi- sion. A few minutes later for the first time this session overruled the recommendation of the committee of the whole and advanced the measure to the final vote. Would Limit Representation. The Feighner resolution, which would initiate an amendment to the constitution, proposes a limit on eight senators from any one county and maximum of 25 per cent of the house membership. Wayne now has seven senators and 21 rep- resentatives. Another clause sub- jected to vigorous attack in debate would deny the people the right to initiate a referendum on the ques- tion of legislative apportionment. Two-Thirds Majority Needed. Joint resolutions require a two- thirds majority for passage, or 67 votes in the house. Friends of the Feighner resolution were able to summon only 43 votes against 29 to overrule the -comimittee of the whole. The roll call to advance the measure to final vote was 43 to 33. PROOBE OFCHURCH, ACTS TOCONTI UL' Committee Disregards Cannon's Challenge on Inquiry in Anti-Smith Campaign. WASHINGTON, April 28.-(/P)-_ Ignoring a challenge of its authoi- ty by Bishop James Cannon, jr., the Senate campaign funds committee voted today to continue its inquiry into the 1928 anti-Smith campaign expenditures of the Southern Meth- odist church. A unanimous decision by the three commitcc'men n resent set Ma REGENT STRICKEN ON GOLF COURSE Dr. Walter H. Sawyer, Regent of the University for 26 years and a prominent figure in state medical circles, who died sud- denly yesterday when stricken with heart disease while playing golf at the Hillsdale Country club. Hills- dale, Mich. Dr. Sawyer was 71 years old. Leaders of Campus Consider Proposed Council Revision Editor's Note: Below are the. opinions expressed by a repre- sontative group of student lead- ers on the proposed revision of student government, which will be voted on by men and women m all schools and colleges of the University tomorrow. James Ward, '31E, president of the Interfraternity council: The new Student council plan is the re- sult of much sane and constructive thought. All students should mani- fest interest in the proposed in- telligerit student government by. voting tomorrow. George E. Hofmeister, '31, busi-1 ness imanager of the Michigan- e nian: Most progressive step to- wards better student government in recent years. Henry Merry, '31, managing edi-i tor of The Daily: The proposed re- vision of student government is the most vital change in student-Uni- versity relations in several years. It will put the students on equal standing with the faculty in the Senate Committee on Student Af- fairs, and will give the campus a council organized on the merit sys- tem--two much needed alterations in student government. Every stu- dent should be sure to vote! I' ul Rigby, 31E, president of the senior engineering class: Any plan which will correlate the heretofore" conflicting interests of the Univer- sity and the student body should, receive the whole-hearted support of all.-I RESE1N T SAWYE[R SUCCUMBS AT 71 OF HEART ATTACK Stricken at Hillsdale Country Club While Playing Golf. SERVED 26 YEARS Has Practiced Medicine: Since His Graduation From University. HILLSDALE, April 28.-(P)-Dr. Walter H. Sawyer, for more than a' quarter of a century a Regent of the University of Michigan, died suddenly late today on the golf course of the Hillsdale country club. He was stricken with heart disease is he was playing golf. Medical College Graduate. Dr. Sawyer, was born in Huron county, Ohio, 71 years ago. He was brought to Grass Lake, Mich., by his parents and received his early edu cation in the schools there. He was- graduated from the University of Michigan medical college in 1884 and came to Hillsdale. He had prac- ticed medicine here since that time. Member Central Committee. He was a member of the Republi- -an state central committee from 1904 to 1908 and in April, 1905, was elected to the University Board of Regents. He was reelected three times, the last time in 1929. He served as a trustee of Hillsdale col- lege from 1896 until his death, He was a fellow of the American Col- lege of Surgeons, and a member of the Michigan State Medical society, the Detroit Academy of Meicine, the American Medical associ tion, the Detroit club, the Jackson City club, and the Hillsdale country club. Mrs.,Sawyer died in October, 1929., One son, Thomas Mitchell Sawyer, survives. Following are the statements .o, President Alexander Grant Rnth-l ven, and other University officials when first informed by The Daily of the death of Regent Sawyer. President Ruthven: "I am deeply, grieved at the passing of Dr. Saw- yer. His great interest in, loyalty to, and knowledge of the Univer- city made him a most valuable member of the Board of Regents. The many members of the faculty. who knew him will feel a deep sense of personal loss. To know him was to love him." More Junius E. Real, Regent of the University: "Regent Sawyer had been on the Board of Regents long- er than any other member, having served 26 years. He was one of the strong men of the board in his clearness of views on the problems of education and administration It is very difficult to think of any- one being so advantageous to the Board. His decisions were always clearcut, given without hesitation, and uniformly wise." Dr. James D. Bruce, director of postgraduate -medicine: "Dr. Saw- yer's career has been unique in the variety of its interests. His contri- butions to the educational, social, and political life of his community and the state have been outstand- ing. As a family physician, his first concern was over the welfare of his patients. The probability of his Isudden passing has been 1ong WASHINGTON, Apr. 28. -- (P) - Possibilities .of a close contest over the Republican candidate for the speakership of the next House to- day appeared to have passed the blossoming stage. Rep. John Q. Tilson of Connecti- cut, mapority floor leader in the last Congress, definitely entered the race Monday with this announce- nent: "Having served in the House for 20 years I know that its members will exercise their fair and honest judgment with regard to the speak- ership. Having been elected major- ity leader four 'times, I should naturally expect that I should be considered." Some colleagues of Rep. Tilson interpreted his statement as indi- cating he would not support the apparent but unannounced candi- dacy of Rep. Bertrand H. Snell (Rep.), New York, for' the position. Snell, as chairman of the power- ful Rules Committee, automatically became one of the probable candi- dates.I SPAIN MUST FACE MAJOR PROBLEMS Republic to Solve Employment Conditions. I State Bulletins (?v A ozrsed P 'dr s. .l uesdaiy, April 28, 1931 DETROIT - The Street Railway' commission today asked the au- thority of the city council to spend not more- than $3,400,000 in taking over properties of the Detroit Mo- torbus Co. The company, which is the only competitor of the city owned bus and street car lines, has been operating on a day-to-day permit. FIaNT-Elmer J. Ottoway, Port Huron yublisher, was unanimously' nomiratd for the office of district governor, -at the annual convention of the twenty-third district of Rotary International. FLINT-Major General Guy M. Wilson, head of the Michiganand. 'Wisconsin' national' guard forces, was director of law for Flint today, succeeding Frank G. Millard, who served through three administra- tions andrwas removed from office last night. MUSKmfCN-The nlacing of all MAY GARGOYLE TELLS WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX MADRID, April 28.--(A)-Several of the many stiff problems which the new Spanish republican gov- ernment is facing began forcing themselves forward today. Included among them are un- employment, reconciliation of the Catalonian demand for regional in- dependence with the unity of the republic and reduction of the per- sonnel of government departments. The last of these measures is con- sidered necessary for economy and a safe budget. But the govern- ment's leaders are realizing that to achieve it, it will be necessary to create more unemployment when already many thousands are with- out jobs throughout Spain. A.S.M.E. to Present Motion Picture Today "Dynamic America," a movingi picture, wil be shown by the Uni- versity chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, at 7:15 o'clock tonight in Natural Science auditorium. The picture will describe the de- velopment and uses of electricity, particularly in the home. Methods of present day manufacture of pa- per, steel, textiles are shown and the advantages to modern industry through the use of electricity point- ed out. The picture has been made avail- able through the courtesy of the Western Electric and Manufactur- ing company. Ruthven Will Address Chicago Alumni Group, for further hearings. Chairman Nye T. Hollister Mabley, '31E, busi-I withheld any announcement as to l ess manager of The Daily: As witnesses, saying the committee at much the duty of every student to that time would "receive the evi- understand and express his opinionI dence developed by its investiga-i on this plan of government as any tion." I3citizen to vote. Besides Nye, a North Dkota Re- publican, Senators Dale, Republi- iH. Bruce Palmer, '31, president of can, Vermont, and Wagner, Den-.j the senior literary class and busi- crat, New York, attended the meet-! ness manager of the Gargoyle: The ing. Senators Patterson, Republi- lan will eliminate the much-heard can, Missouri, and Dill, Democrat, of criticism of too much paternal- Washington, the other two mem- ism on the part of the University bers, will not be here until next and the complaints about the in- Monday when the committee starts effectual operation of the Student a two-clay hearing on proposed re- council. vision of the corrupt practices act. Gy , -George A. -usenbury, '31, manag- . i If I Were a Man,' 'If I Were a Woman' Are Two Featured Articles of Issue. What would you do if you were of the opposite sex? There have been, in recent times,I some questions raised about 'this problem. Gargoyle has found' the answers and these are printed in'! two articles in the May issue which will appear on the campus today. After some search Gargoyle found women who would discuss frankly the question, "If I Were a Man-." The article begins "If I were a man, I would know a lady when I saw one." This is only one of the many suggestions for the male sex which are contained in this article. , perbly," according to the article which will be in the May issue of the Gargoyle. "The University of Michigan," is a genuine story written by a loyal freshman to the boys back home at the Grand Rapids Central High school and it is reprinted from the school paper. It contains a number of interesting things as they appear to the first-year men. Under the title "Literary Leers," there are a number of literary cri- ticisms in verse, explaining the work of many of the moderns and several that were not so modern. "Cook's Towers," tells of some of the happenings in conection with the new additions to the Law quad- rangle. There is in addition a large cam- NOTICE The Board in Control of Stu- dent Publications will hold its meeting for the appointment of the nasnaging editor and busi- ness manager of The Michigan Daily, the Michiganensian, and the Gargoyle on May 16, 1931. Each applicant for a position is requested to file seven copies of his letter of application at the board office in the Press building not later than May 9 for the use of the members of the board. Carbon copies, if legible, will be satisfactory. Each letter should state the facts as to the appli- cant's experience upon the pub- lication or elsewhere, so far as they may have any bearing upon his qualifications for the posi- tion sought, and any other facts I ing editor of the Michiganensian: r one thing to be said in favor of the I plan is that it will provide an op- portunity with subsequent Senate Committee consideration to discover whether the administration has the slightest idea of allowing students to do more than determine the number of events in class games. Albert F. Donohue, '31, president of the Union: The plan will give the student body the effective voice in student government which i rightfully theirs. Merton J. Bell, '31, president of the Student council: By taking it from the realm of politics, the pro- posed student administrative coun- cil will be able to concentrate on administrative work and hence be able to function more smoothly than is possible under the present known 'to him, but he bravely ,ig- nored it and found solace in the fullfillment of his many official ob- libgations. He will be sadly missed, more especially in Hillsdale and at1 the University. It was a great priv- ilege to have been numbered among. his friend. Shirley W. Smith, vice-president and secretary of the University: "Dr. Sawyer had been, aregentfor over 25 years. In all that period his unfailing optimism, his sane (Continued on Page 8) Randalls Show Rapid Gains From Injuries Prof. Harrison M. Randall, dir- tor of the physics laboratory, and Mrs. Randall, seriously injured the morning of April 20 in an automo- bile accident on U 5-12, four miles west of Ann Arbor, are improving II I i II I t