Ihp t,5"ummgr THE WEATHER GiENERALLY FAIR TODAY Sir ianV A6V ASSOCIATED PRESS DAY AND NIGHT WIRE SERVICE VOL. XIII. No. 39 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 1922 PRICE FIVE CENTS HINT AT GENERAL RAILROAD STRIKE GIVEN BY CHIEFS NOTE SENT BY IIOTIERHOt) 1) 1NDIiATES DISPLEASURE OF SITUATION JEWELL SEES HARDING ON SETTLEMENT PLAN Leaves White iouse With Request Not to Divulge Conference Reports (By Associated Press) Washington, Aug. 5.-Threats of a general railroad strike are seen in a portion of the message sent represent- ativres of three of the Big Four rail- road brotherhoods by their presidents for transmission to President Hard- ing. The passage in question follows: St-ike Affe&{s All Crafts "The plain intention of the railroad executives to smash the shop craft unions is resulting in more and more of the locomotives and equipment get- ting into disrepair, and the dangers of a most hazardous occupation are be- ing daily increased. Washington, Aug. 5.-B. M. Jewell, head of the striking railroad shop workers, W. H. Johnston, president of the International Association of Ma- chinists, and James P. Noonan, presi- dent of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, reopened negotiations today with President Harding in the railroad strike. The union leaders after an hour's conference, left the White House un- der restraint of a presidental request to maintain silence as to the matters under consideration, but all three ex- pected to remain in Washington for at least a day or two. Review Strike Issues It was indicated the issues in the strike had again been gone over, but whether President Harding had pro- posed that the strike leaders send the men back to work and leave the dif- ficult seniority question to be dealt owith by the railroad labor board was not definitely determined, althpugh it was suggested in connection with the discussions. The President later in the day had an appointment with legislative rep- resentatives of three of the four rail- road brotherhoods whose members are not now on strike, and whose chiefs have indicated a desire to make a formal protest against the i conditions of bad repair which they claim are affecting railroad equipment. PARKE, DAVIS CO., ON TRIP PROGRAM Parke, Davis andI company, of De- troit, pharmaceuticalmanufacturers of nationalreputation and internation- al distribution of products, will be vis- ited next Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 9, by students of the Summer session. Special arrangements for the party are being made by the company, including special guides to conduct the visitors through the main departments. Pills and tablets, by the barrel, tooth paste in quantity, bacteriological products, a complete line of toilet pre- parations, are among the activities of this large industry. While the trip should especially interest students in pharmacy, the inspection should ap- real to anyone who wishes to gain an understanding of this field of manu- facturing. Bulletin (By Associated Press) Fitzimmon's Arena, Michigan City, Ind., Aug. 5.-Benny Leonard, world's lightweight champion, defending his title for the third time in a month, to- night outpointed Ever Hammer, of Chicago, in a 10 round, no-decision boxing contest. Leonard had the better of the chal- lenger in most of the rounds, and put up a better exhibition than in his last meeting with Lew Tendler. Thirty thousand people witnessed the contest, the gate receipts totaling in the neighborhood of $400,000. UNIVERSITY PLAYS SPOTLIGHT ON A CADEMIC STAGE TO DISCOVER WHO IS TO BLAME FOR FRESH FAILURES Responsibility for freshman failures is divided under three distinct heads according to the report of a University committee which has conducted an in- vestigation during the past semester into the causes of the failure of first year men. In the first section of the report, the University assumes its share of the re- sponsibility. The finding of this sec- tion of the report will be brought home to the members of the faculty at the opening of the colleeg term. Schools Advised The second division of the report has to do with the share of the pre- paratory schools in the responsibility for the failure of freshmen. The con- tents of this section of the report have been published and will be forwarded immediately to high school principals. The draft of this section of the re- FINAL OFFEINGS OF SHAKESPEAREPLAYERS MEET WITH APROVAL By Portia Goulder Doing full justice to the humor and romance of Twelfth Night, the Shake- speare Playhouse company yesterday afternoon presented the third of their out-of-door performances at the cam- pus theater. Clever lines and ludi- crous situations furnish irresstible humor, while fine characteristics and dramatic surprise contribute ro- mance. The plot of Twelfth Night, one of Shakespeare's well-known comedies, begins with the shipwreck of a twin brother and sister. Miss Elsie Herndon Kearns, who' plays the part of the sister in disguise, perform- ed her part especially wel. The con- trast to the character portrayal of Katherine, in "Taming of the Shrew" was one of the notable points in her acting yesterday afternoon. Neville Pleases Along with the main characters are others wVho furnished a great deal of hilarious merriment. Sir Toby, play- ed by Harry Neville, a hard-drink- ing fellow, manages to produce such difficulties by his irresponsible con- duct that his pranks bring much laughter. The prim, puritanical Malvolio was played by Mr. Frank McEntee in his usual chaiming nanner. Dealing with an unsolved social problem, "The Admirable Crichton", given last night by the Shakespeare Playhouse company, gives at the out- set the picture of the ennui of up- per circles of England. McEntee Is Star Crichton, Frank McEntee, the per- fect type of English butler, clings te- naciously to the traditions he has known until the party is in the rough environment of a desert island when he becomes master. It is with this setting that the out-of-door stage is most effective. The Earl of Loam's attempt at au- thority in his new situation contrib- utes to the humor of the play. Harry Neville and Mr. Charles Webster had the eudience laughing through the whole play. Miss Gertrude Linnell played the part of the responsive Tweeny and did it as well as all of her other parts in previous performances. Lady Mary and Lady Agatha play- ed by Miss Elsie Herndon Kearns and Miss Sydney Thompson were sympa- thized with and laughed at as they demanded it according to what they were portraying. The whole play was received as en- thusiastically as all of the others of this company have been. 2411 Attend Gun and Blade Outing More thlan 200 peaple attended the picnic of the Gun and Blade club yes- terday at Whitmore Lake. Among the guests of he club a the picnic were Dr. and Mrs. F. B. Wahr, Chief Ex- ecutive Campbell, who is in charge of Federal board men from Jackson, and Dr. Tom Lovell, who on the same occasion last year received the degree of A. W. 0. L. from the or- ganization. port is addressed to the principal and explains the purpose and scope of the investigation. The constructive find- ings of this part of the report follow: 1. students should be trained to fol- low instructions exactly. 2. Students should be given discip- linary mental training which will equip them: a. To read intelligently, getting the thought from the printed page clearly and accurately. b. To read rapidly, to get the dom- inant ideas presented and to make intelligent notes on reading. c. To think clearly and logically, keeping attention on the real issue. d. To memorize essentials. e. To express ideas both orally and in written form directly, concisely, and in good English. f. To work independently after pre- liminary instructions are given, thus showing evidence of initiative. g. To meet creditably the tests of written examinations. Suggest Simple Methods 3. Students should be trained to use ordinary means of securing informa- tion: The table of contents, the in- dex, the dictionary, encyclopedia, the Readers' guide to periodical literature, the newspaper, the informational mag- azine. 4. Students should be assigned to those teachers who have had the ne cessary training and the proper back- ground for handling them. The remainder of this section of the report deals with the subject of "pre- paration for college," emphasizing the importance of the completion of ele-! mentary work before the student mak- es application for college entrance. An advisory letter containing the following three requests made of the high school principals, viz.: 1. In evey case designate clearly which college of the University the applicant desires to enter. Trouble and delay will otherwise result. 2. Do not send credentials for those whom you cannot recommend entirely and unreservedly. They can- not be accepted. 3. In general do not recommend those in the lowest third of the class. Such entrants come to almost certain failure and discomfiture. Student Also to Blame Under section three of the majoi findings of the committee, the student's share in responsibility for his failure is dealt with. This phase of the investigation has not yet been prepar- ed for publication. Registrar Arthur G. Hall, who is in charge of the distri- bution of the suggestions to the high schools, remarked that on interviewing freshmen who have failed in the Uni- versity not one of them gave "unintel- ligence" as the cause for his poor grades. Communists Blow Up Power Line Naples, Aug. 5.-A group of Com- munists today blew up the posts of the power transmission line used for carrying the electric current from Ab- ruzzi to Naples, a distance of 130 miles. The metallurgical, cotton and textile factories, depending on this current, had to close down, Coolidge Goes to Coast Boston, Aug. 5.-Vice-President Cool- idge with Mrs Coolidge and their sons, left yesterday for San Francisco, where the vice-president will address the American Bar association, Aug. 10. Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Stearns, of Boston, accompanied them. Factions at Peace Again Rome, Aug. 5-It was officially an- nounced in Rome today that complete calm had been restored in Milan, Greece and Ancona, where violent fighting took place yesterday and last night between Fascisti and Commun- ists. France-United State Wireless Ready Paris, Aug. 5.- The new French wireless station at Saints Assise will be opened for service with the United States Monday. Betsy Barbour House to Entertain Residents of Betsy Barbour house will entertain their professors and in- structors at a faculty tea from 4 to 6 o'clock on Sunday afternoon. EINSTEIN FLEES THREAT OFDE ATH Leaves Germany When Plot of As-f sassination is Discov- eredf SUSPECT SAME GROUP AS1 KILLEI R W. RATENAUt (By Associated Press)i Leipsic Aug. 5.-Prof. Albert Emin- stein, originator of the theory of rela- tivity, has fled from Germany tempor- arily because he was threatened with assassination by the same group which caused the killing of Dr. Walter1 Rathenau the German foreign minister, according to a letter from ProfessorC Einstein cancelling an engagement tot address a meeting here.t Efforts to induce him to return, int view of the government's success in coping with the situation, are said to have so far proved unavailing. Receipt of the letter was announced by the president of the German Phys- icists association, before which Dr. Einstein was scheduled to discuss his relativity theory at the organization's 100th anniversary meeting. It was re- ceived shortly after Dr. Rathnau's as- sassination, and stated that Dr. Ein- stein had learned that he also was listed to be killed, and had therefore decided to go abroad. It appears that Dr. Einstein's friends and admirers had been more concern-f ed in keeping the scientist safe in thist manner than he himself, and were do- ing their utmost to prevent, or at least, lpostpone his return. It was noted in this connection that Dr. Einstein was not' accompanying the expedition tot Christmas Island,dcontrary to his pre-~ viously announced plans. SUNDAY SERVICES IN ANN ARBOR CHURCHS At St. Andrew's Episcopal' church< Holy communion will be given at 7:351 o'clock and 10:30 o'clock and a ser- mon at 10:30 o'clock. Visitors areP welcome at all services.f "Confidence for Times of Crisis" will be the topic of a sermon by Rev.P Howard R. Chapman at 10:30 o'clock at the First Baptist church. Sunday school and a Guild discussion with Reverend Chapman will be conducted at noon. At 6:30 o'clock Miss OliveI Smallidge will lead a discussion at the Guild house 'on the topic "The Preservation of Character." Morning services will be held at the1 Presbyterian church at 10:30 o'clockI including an address by Rev. Johnf Comin. The student noon class will also be addressed by Reverend Comin.f Student social half hour will be held at 6 o'clock, and Christian Endeavor,1 lead by Miss Ellen Wondero, will be held at 6:30 o'clock., "The True Brotherhood of Jesus" is1 the topic selected by Rev. C. A. Brau- er of St. Paul's Lutheran church, fori the 9:30 o'clock services. Bible school1 will be held at 10:30 o'clock and the English service at 11:30 o'clock. NoI evening services will be held. Rev. Sidney S. Robins of the Uni- tarian church, will speak on "Aiming at Excellence" at the 10:35 o'clock service. A cordial welcome is extend-1 ed by the church to all visitors. Prof. William A. Frayer of the his- tory department of the University, will speak on "No More 'War' 'at 10:30 o'clock at the First Methodist church. Miss Neva Nelson will give a violin solo. The Wesleyan Guild will hold its meeting at 6:30 o'clock led by Miss Margaret Scales. Alpha Phi Buys New Home Announcement was made a few days ago of the purchase of a building site on the corner of Hill street and Cam- bridge road by the Alpha Phi sorority. While plans have been completed for the erection of a brick house in Old English style of architecture, nothing further will be done until the University buys the sorority's present home, 814 South University avenue. Northcliffe's Condition Worse London, Aug. 5.-It was announced today that Viscount Northcliffe pass- 125 VISIT STATE PRISON AND PLANT OF GAS COMPANY Jackson-state prison and the gas and electric plants of the Consumers' Pow- or company dominated the interest of a party of more than 125 summer school students yesterday. Arriving in Jackson at 10 o'clock the party ad-1 journed to the penitentiary. Men of the party were conducted first through the guard room and then through typ- ical cell blocks, most of which were of the one-man type, while others em ployed the dormitory system where 10 men were housed in each cell. Then followed an inspection of theI various state industries, the most im- pressive being the binder twine plant which manufactures more than 14,- 000,000 pounds a year. Other indus- tries in which the inmates work are the stamping division making automo-j bile license plates, the canning plant, the furniture factory, a brick plant,t and a granite works making tomb-t (Continued on Page Four) TALETED ACTING I N CAMPS PRODUCTIONSr OFFRED BY STUDENTS Composing the casts for the twot plays to be given by the class in Playt Production next Thursday and Friday evenings in University Hall are a1 number of members who have had considerable experience in acting and directing, both on the amateur and the professional stage. In "The Melting Pot" Harold Lip- sitz interprets the part of David in aI creditable manner. He has played thet leading roles in "The Great Galeoto,"E "The Servant in the oHuse," and "The School for Scandal," besides having played a leading part in "The Melting Pot" last year. Isabelle Ronan, play- ing the part of Vera, has as a back- ground a broad experience in acting, having played the leads in a number1 of productions on the campus, includ- ing "The Piper,' "Land of Heart's De-t sire," and "She Stoops to Conquer."f Miss Ronan is head of the Play Pro- duction class in Tulsa, Okla. V. F. Deihl, who has the part of Mendel, is an instructor in publict speaking at Whittier college, Calif., and has played in a number of Shake- speare roles, while Earl E. Fleish- man, taking the part of Quincy in the play, has had experience in play pro- duction in the University of Kentucky and the University of Oregon. In the role of Pappelmeister, Harry G. Miller displays his breadth of ex- perience in acting, having been fort five years a professional actor in Shakespeare roles. Mr. Miller is prin- cipal of the Hoyt school in Saginaw,f and is the author of "The Balance," aI play which had a long run severalI years ago. He is also co-author of "The Stranger," which is now show- ing in Saginaw.t Helen Osband gives a pleasing in- terpretation of the role of Baroness, a part that reqires careful enunciation1 and adds a great deal of color to thea play. Miss Osband is a professionalt advertiser, with experience in designs, scene painting, and other art work, and has appeared in a score of roles,, especially in one-act plays. Helen El- liott, who has the part of Kathleen, has played in "The School for Scand- al,' the Junior Girls' play, and a num- ber of one-act plays Taking the part of the Baron, William Thomas Watson has had considerable experience, hay-, ing appeared in previous performances in the same role He has also had dramatic and music roles in the Me- tropolitan opera in New York The cast for "The Rivals" likewise comprises a number of experienced players. G. E. Densmore, high school principal in Pontiac, who takes the role of Sir Anthony Absolute, has play- ed in various Shakespeare roles. The part of Jack Absolute is played by H. L. Ewbank, head of the department of public speaking in Albion college,' who has also appeared in Shakespeare plays., G. A. Omans, who is Faulkland in "The Rivals," is principal and dram- atic sponsor in Onaway, Mich., while Claude Sifritt, having the part of Bob Acres, has played in Shakespearean ALUiEDNATIONS RLDETERMINE NEAR0 EST PEACEI ENGLAND WILL ACT IN HARMONY WITH OTHER GREAT WORLD POWERS LLOYD GEORGE DEFENDS GREAT BRITAIN'S STAND British Will Accept No Settlement Unless Small Countries Are Protected (By Associated Press) London, Aug. 5. - Prior to ad- journment of the house of commons (yesterday tfor its summmer recess there was a discussion on the sit- uation in the Near East, during the course of which the government was urged to bring about an immediate settlement of the difficulties between Greece and Turkey. Prime Minister Lloyd George, in reply to questions, said the govern- ment had nothing to conceal in its policy and desired above all that peace should be established in the Near East. Reviewing Great Brit- ain's relations with Turkey, he said this country had fought one big war to preserve Turkey from extinction and had constantly intervened to protect her from atack. Turkey Prolonged War "But," he continued, "in August, 1914, when we engaged in the strug- gle of life and death, when Turkey could have assisted France and Great Britain she, without hesitation, as a result of conspiracy and intrigue en- ered into before the war with our great enemy, did us the greatest dis- service. I have no hesitation in say- ing that her action prolonged the war, proably by a couple of years." Mr. Lloyd George asserted that the collapse of Russia was almost entire- ly due to Turkey's action. "It would never have happened," re declared, "if the Back Sea had been free. The same applies to the col- lapse of Rumania." Exonerates England The premier said it was a mistake to suppose that the occupation of Smyrna and the proposals of the Treaty of Sevres were entirely the work of Great Britain, as what was done was the work of the commis- sion appointed by the great powers in Paris. "The British government," he said, "never interfered with that commis- sion, which recommended that Smyr- na and the adjoining territory be handed over to Greece." Undoubtedly, owing to the fall of former Premier Venizelos, there had been a certain chilling of feeling in France and Great Britain toward Greece. That, however, he added, was Greece's business, and the whole ques- tion must be judged on its merits. Tells of Peace Efforts He reviewed the efforts that had been made to bring about an agree- ment among the countries affected by the Treaty of Sevres. Hle said the responsibility for the establishment of peace must be that of the Allies, and they had a right to say that they would make no peace which would place hundreds of thou- sands of helpless people at the mercy of those guilty of atrocities in the Pontus region without guarantees. Mr. Lloyd George said the position now was that the Allies were de- femnd1ing Cotnstagitinople agaiinst the Greeks, who undoubtedly would occu- py it forthwith if the Allies were not there. He said it was right that Con- stantinople should be defended, but added: "Don't let it be said that we are unduly favoring the Turks and giving them some sort of preferen- tial treatment. "There are even suggestions," he continued, "not altogether without foundation, perhaps, that the Kemal- ist forces have been re-equipped from Europe, and under any other condi- tions the Greeks would have been en- titled to blockade the coast of Asia Minor and prevent arms from going to Turkey." He said the developments of the last few months had made it clear that, whatver happened, there must (Continued on Page Four) ed a poor night, and that his condi- I productions at Ohio Wesleyan univer- o' tion was somewhat worse. (Continued on Page Four)