ESTABLISHED 1920 07 4 e Su m mi r lJiitrhi!3 an jIaitp M1MBROF IMB ASSOCIATED I PRESSj VOL. XI., NO. 37 FOUR PAGES ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN,TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1931 WEATHER: Partly Cloudy, Cooler PRICE FIVE CENTS MIMES TO REIVI OPERA PRODUCTION FOR NEXT SEASON Contest for Musical Comed Manuscripts to Close October 15th. MUSIC, LYRICS WANTED Women Students May Be Askec to Take Parts in 25th Annual Production. Decision of Mimes, honorar campus dramatic organization, t revive the annual Mimes Oper was announced yesterday by Beac Conger, Jr., '32, secretary-treasure] of the organization. The 25th an- nual production will be staged i Ann Arbor next December. Whether or not the production will go on a tour following the Ann Arbor presentations, has not yei been decided. Prize to Be Awarded. Manuscripts for tne play, as well r as music and lyrics, will be accepted until noon of Friday, October 15, it was stated in the announcement. The show is to be of the musical] comedy type of former operas. The play committee will then choose the script for the production, and the prize will be awarded to the au- thor shortly after rehearsals com- mence. In case of a tour, it has been customary to take the author, or authors, on the trip. Selection of music and lyrics will not be made until after the script has been chosen. The contest will be open to all students, and graduates who have been out of college not less than one year, Conger stated. Further details may be obtained by those in- terested by calling him at 6037, or writing to 1916 Wayne avenue. Last year Mimes staged an All- Campus Revue, "Aw Nuts!" in which women students took parts. Although former operas were ex- clusively all-men affairs, it is ex- pected that women will be asked to participate in the next production. The last opera, staged during the winter of 1929-1930, was "Merrie- Go-Round." Operas Began in 1911. Union operas, which have been part of Michigan tradition since first produced in 1911, were aban- doned in June, 1930, due to finan- cial failures -of the more recent ones. Productions were termed "too lavish" and "too professional." Last year, in the Revue, students wrote, managed, directed and built scenery for the entire production. Although the Revue was a decided success, it has been decided to re- vert to the old type, maintaining, however, the all-student staging which was part of the Revue. Although students have been asked to commence work on scripts, music and lyrics in the near future, positions for other technical work will not be open until school starts. Casting will begin as soon as the manuscript has been selected. Professor Lectures on High School Standard "Usually the activity which has influenced unsound judgment of administrators is such as would receive publicity naturally," said Prof. W. W. Patty, of Indiana Uni- versity in anhaddress yesterday afternoon in the University High School auditorium. "An efficient high school principal may be held responsible for losses of all athletic teams that are really due to in- ferior material," Patty said. "Al- though he manages a well balanced, varied curricular program, there may be no pupil in the school cap- able of combining mental capacity and athletic ability." Patty stated that a secondary principal should be judged by the skill he displays inhadministering the activities for which he is di- rectly responsble. "Our best phy- sicians and surgeons lose patients through no fault of their own," he went on. "In like manner stand- ards should be setup by educators specializing in high school work." Compulsory Insurance to Be Debated Tonight by Speech Department Compulsory unemployment in- surance will be the subject of a de- bate at 7:30 o'clock tonight in the Adelphi room, fourth floor, Angell hall, it was announced yesterday by Prof. G. E. Densmore of the -speech department, which is spon- -soring the contest. The subject, which has been chosenfor usenext year by the Michigan High School Debate league, is stated as follows: "Re- solved, that the State of Michigan should enact legislation providing for a system of compulsory unem- ployment insurance to which em- ployers shall be required to con- tribute." L. C. Turner, Dean of Boys at East high school, Akron, Ohio, has been chosen chairman, and J. M. O'Neill, head of the speech depart- ment, will be single expert judge. The teams are: Affirmative; Eva F. Smith, L. E. Vandervoogd, and Franklin Corbett; Negative; Donald E. Gary, Homer L. Royer, and Franklin E. Comins. The debate, it was announced, will be complimentary and open to the public. Education Club Plans Dinner, Dance Tonight For the first time in the history of the School of Education, a ban- quet which will serve as a partial substitute for August graduation exercises for education students, will be given at 6:30 o'clock tonight in the ballroom of the League build- ing, to be followed by a dance. The education graduates will be ad- dressed by Dean G. Carl Huber, of the 'graduate school. Dr. Arnold Sommerfeld, of the University of Munich, will give an address on "The New Education in Germany," and Prof. Thos. M. Mar- EXPERTS EXPOSE POLICEMETHOOS IN LONG REPORT Systematized Brutality Is Cited by Wickersham Commission; Third Degree Flayed. DETROIT POLICE SCORED Legislation Urged to Abolish 'Violations of Principles of Constitution.' WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.-(;P)-A tale of systematized police brutality spreading over half a nation-a 10- year record of illegal law enforce- ment by barbarous "third degree" methods-was unfolded today by the Wickersham commission. Asserting its duty to lay the "nak- ed, ugly facts" before the public, the commission crammed into a single weighty volume on "lawless- ness in law enforcement" more than five score proved instances of ex- orted confessions. It urged upon President Hoover new legislation, or a constitutional amendment if necessary, to abolish "conduct so violative of the funda- mental principles of constitutional liberty." Mentions Loeb-Leopold. It cited the Leopold-Loeb case in which an innocent school teacher was beaten into confession, as hav- ing focused attention upon the "third degree." It turned to the Snook case of Ohio as showing the unfavorable reactions to a prose- cutor who struck the university pro- fessor on the jaw to obtain a con-, fession. One case, however the commis- sion refused to discuss, asserting, flatly a review of the Mooney-Bill- ings case had been decided against shall, a visiting from Washington faculty memberI university in St.- because of inability to examine wit- nesses and because a pardon for one Louis, will give a talk under the title, "Confronting the Actual." Dean J. B. Edmonson, of the School of Education, will act as toastmaster for the banquet. Last of Betsy Barbour Teas to Be Held Today Betsey Barbour residence will 'hold the last of its Tuesday after- noon at-home teas from 4 to 5:30 this afternoon. All students and faculty of the University are in- vited. SIX STATES FI GH T FREIGHT INCREASE Challenge Interstate Commerce Commission's Authority to Grant New Rate. WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.-(A)- The authority of the Interstate Commerce commission to grant the 15 per cent freight rate increase asked by the railroads was chal- lenged today by representatives of six middle-western state railroad regulatory commissions. In a petition, presented in the federal comission's hearings on the proposed increase, they contended a financial emergency alone was insufficient basis for authorization of the advance in charges. The commission today also heard Fred Brenckman, Washington rep- resentative of the National Grange, assert that the increase, if granted, would complete the ruin of the far- mer. He urged the present distress of the carriers was due to lost traf- fic rather than low rates. The petition of the middle west- ern commissioners was signed by representatives of North and South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, and Nebraska. It asked that the plea of the railroads be dismissed, contending they had failed to make out a case justifying the advance in rates. In the event their petition was denied, the middle-westerners pro- posed an alternative plan under which the commission would deny increases in rates recently prescrib- ed under the Hoch-Smith resolu- tion. I of the men accused of the 1916 San Francisco preparedness day bomb- ing now is under consideration. In addition to its assault upon the "third degree," the report con- demned as too prevalent cases of- conscious "unfairness in prosecu- tions" by district attorneys and judges. Misconduct Shown. Te bulk of the report, written by Prof. Zechariah Chaffe, jr., of Harvard and Walter H. Pollak and Carl S. Stern of the New York bar, asserted that despite the secrecy and denials of police brutality in- stances of the "third degree" had been found in 'considerably over half the states." Also in the past 10 years, it said, cases were prov- ed in the following cities: Albany, Birmingham, Buffalo, Camden, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Denver, De- troit, Kansas City, Kenosha, Wis., Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, New Orleans, New York, Oakland, Calif., Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Rich- mond, Va., St. Joseph, Mo., St. Louis, San Francisco, Seattle, Wa- co and Wichita Falls, Tex., Wash- ington and West Allis, Wis. Conclusion Doubtful. The three experts reported they were unable to determine whether the "third degree" was increasing or decreasing as an instrument, but after citing reports that the meth- ods were growing "less barbarous" they wrote the words 'conclusion in doubt." Actual cases were cited of pro- longed sleeplessness; severe beat- ings with a rubber hose, sand bag, fist or telephone book; questioning murder suspects over the corpse; cramming men into cells with dis- eased persons; administering the "water cure," and handcuffing men upside down while spraying them with tear gas. A Finn in Los Angeles, arrested without cause when he argued with a policeman, was beaten with brass knuckles until covered with blood. Despite their condemnation of such practices, the three experts conceded arguments in their favor deserved consideration, adding that "after all, relay questioning gets re- sults." "The police point of view must be understood," the report said. "Despite the occasional influences of politics and corruption, most po- (Continued on Page 3) STEVENS TO GIVE OWN COMEDY AS LAST OF SEASON Camille in Roaring Camp' Will End Summer Offerings of Repertory Players. HAS BRET HARTE SCENE Play Contains Work of Dumas, Characters From Noted Western Stories. "Camille in Roaring Camp", a melodramatic comedy by Thomas Wood Stevens, will open tomorrow night under the direction of the author as the seventh and last production of the Repertory play- ers. - Stevens composed the play from Alexandre Dumas fils' drama "Ca- mille" and Bret Harte's "Roaring Camp" characters. It has been pre- sented in Chicago and St. Louis, and is part of the "mellerdrammer" trend of the last few years which has been represented by "After Dark, Or Neither Maid, Wife, Nor Widow," "Wooden Kimona," "Uncle Tom's Cabin' and "Ten Nights in A Barroom.' Known As Playwright. Aside from his work as a direct- or, Stevens is nationally known as a playwright. He collaborated with William Byron on "I Confess," a satire on the confession magazine business, which will be produced in New York next winter. "Camille in Roaring Camp" deals with life in the camp's leading gambling hall, and the sudden ap- pearance of Junius Kemble Clif- ford's little band of actors, who, stranded, are allowed to give their show only when the miners learn that the women members of the cast are starving. "Hamlet" is veto- ed in a hurry, and "Camille" is' added to the repertoire. Is "Play Within Play". + The miners remain on the stage while the "play within a play" is going on, and their sympathetic re- actions to the heavy-tragedy meth-' ods of the cast furnish the comedy. The characters are taken straight+ from Bret Harte's works. Readers= of "The Outcasts of Poker Flat,"' "Tennesee's Partner" and "The Luck of Roaring Camp" will recog- nize John Oakhurst, The Duchess, Yuba Bill, and Dungaree Joe among a large number of familiar char- acters. LINOBERGHS STILL GROOUNDEDBY -FOG Point Barrow Residents Look Forward to Arrival of Trading Vessels.1 POINT BARROW, Alaska, Aug.1 10.-(P)--The flying Lindberghs, still grounded by unfavorable weather between here and Nome, 523 miles away, had endeared themselves to Barowites today by their unaffected interest in the af- fairs of the farthest North Ameri- can settlement.v After they attended church yes- terday where they heard the Es- kimos sing and pray in their na- tive language, both Col. and Mrs. Chas. A. Lindbergh aided in pre- paring dinner in the kitchen of the Presbyterian hospital and later the Colonel showed younsters how to stand on their heads, much to their delight. With trading vessels only 35 miles away last night, bucking heavy ice and fog, residents of Point Barrow had visions of fresh eggs, potatoes and other staples, which has been missing from their larders. After it had been decided it was too risky to take the Colonel and his wife on a dog ride over the ice, which has been breaking up, a trip of a few miles over the tundra was agreed upon. The village was scoured for the best and fastest dogs and a team of 21 dogs were assembled. The Lindberghs rode side by side in the sled, wrapped in robes and dressed in fur clothing. Snake Bite Field Day for President Rthven Backed by Entire City At a meeting of The Summer Daily's editorial staff yesterday, it was decided to support heartily the annual Snake Bite field day for university presidents proposed by administrative authorities and the Ann Arbor Daily News. For the second time in the last two Summer Sessions, President Alexander G. Ruthven wasareport- ed to have been bitten by a snake. The rumor, supposedly self-start- ing, was first noticed last Saturday night. At approximately this time last summer, Dr. Ruthven was engaged in a field trip in the west. A story similar to the current one was given wide credence on campus, and could not be stopped until word was received from the victim that he had not been imperiled. The fact that Dr. Ruthven is noted for his research with snake gave the3 story an air of veracity. Dr. Ruthven is at present vaca-I tioning at Frankfort, Michigan.' Dr. Frank E. Robbins is reported to have telegraphed him there as fol- lows: "Report you have been bitten by a snake. How is the snake?" In reply to a telegram of inquiry sent last night by The Daily, Dr. Ruthven did not reply to a telegramf of inquiry sent last night by Thet Daily. How about a Ruthven Snake Bite Rumor Moratorium?' American Flyers Face Japanese Examination TOKIO, Aug. 10.-()-The caseX of Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Hern- don, jr., American flyers whose plane was held by government of-D ficials because the aviators took photographs while crossing Jap- t anese territory went to the publicc procurator here today. Signed statements made by the flyers and 100 feet of cinema film which they used over Japan during their flight from Khabarovsk, Si-b beria to Tokio, were given the pro-i curator, who will decide whether the case warrants court action. The Regno News agency said there were indications that after the procurator has considered thef case, it appeared probable the fly-C ers would be haled into court and fined. Japan has a rigid law pro- hibiting the photographing of its fortified areas. RED0 HEADQUAR1TERS t GUARDEDIN BERLNE Heavy Police Force, Padlocks Maintain Peace at Scene f of Yesterday's Riot. f BERLIN, Aug. 10.-(i)-adlocksx and extraordinarily heavy policeY guards tonight maintained peace in't the Duelo Platz, Berlin communistd center, which was the scene of a bloody riot last night.r Earlier today the police clappedr a padlock on the Karl Liebknecht Haus in Duelo Platz, center of Ger-1 many's communist activities, andf suspended the communist newspap- er, Rote Fahn, in front of which lastc night the rioting occured, for twot weeks. At sundown this evening a large reserve force of patrolmen was tak- en into the neighborhood, which was still in an ugly mood, but the temper of the police matched that of the communists, and the loss of two popular officers from theirt ranks in last night's shooting put s them in no mind for pleasantries.f Twenty-five communists were i questioned today in connection with the wrecking of the Basel-Berlin5 express Saturday night, and five of them were held for further quiz- zing. The casualties of last night's rioting were placed at two police officers and one communist killed and nine other communists seri- ously wounded. Rewards have been offered by the police for informa- tion leading to the arrest of those who started the rioting. BASEBALL SCORES National League. Pittsburgh 4, Chicago 3.. FL1YERS' SAFETY IN GRAVE DOUBT; SEARCHGOES 9ON Parker Cramer, Oliver Paquette Feared Lost at Sea. ACOSTA OFF ON UNEXPECTED HOP Takes off With Garay on 2300-Mile Flight. COPENHAGEN, Aug. xo.- (P)-The gravest fear was felt to- night that Parker Cramer and Oliver Paquette, American air- men, might have been blown out to sea, although Danish aviation experts 16ill hoped they would be found alive. A squadron of Danish sea planes searched the Kattegat today, as- sisted by several vessels. The search was pursued all the way from the southern tip of Norway to Copenhagen. A squadron of Norwegian mar- ine planes searched the Skar- gaard from Oslo to Bergen, flying high to obtain the best possible view. German Plane Ready. The German Lufthansa has placed a big air cruiser at the dis- posal of the Cramer reception com- mittee in Copenhagen and it prob- ably will be used tomorrow over the North sea. Danish aviators returning from the Kattegat said the sea was very choppy and the wind high. If Cramer was forced down there, they said he had little chance of sur- viving. The American charge d'affaires, North Winship, called on the Dan- ish minister of marine today and hanked him on behalf of the Amer- ican government for the efforts made to find the flyers. The American airmen, who have flown by stages from Detroit across Canada and Greenland, took off yesterday from theShetland is- lands, bound for Copenhagen. Honduras Hop Under Way. NEW YORK, Aug. 10.-(lP)-Hours after the takeoff it was discovered today that Bert Acosta, who flew the Atlantic ocean with Admiral Byrd, Captain Lisandro Garay, and two mechanics were making a non- stop flight to Tegucigalpa, Hon- duras. Yesterday afternoon had been set for the final test in preparation for the flight. Before Garay went up he told officials at the munici- pal field that as soon as the plane had demonstrated its ability to lift the necessary weight, he would dump his fuel and return. He streaked away to the south, however, and when he failed to return during the night some anx- iety was felt for him and his com- panions. Today it was learned from one of the sponsors of the flight that Garay had intended to continue if the test was satisfac- tory, and this evidently was what he did. No Report After 24 Hours. There was some difference of opinion at the field as to whether Acosta was in the plane, but the of- ficial log listed him as being aboard. Garay had fuel enough for thirty hours in the air, or until 9 o'clock tonight, Eastern Standard Time. He expected to make the 2300-mile flight in about 24 hours, but when that time had elapsed he had not yet been reported. Capt. Von Gronau in Iceland Plans to Continue to U. S. REYHJAVIK, Iceland, Aug. 10.- (P)-Capt. Wolfgang von Gronau, who has flown here from Europe without advance notice, said today he intended to continue on to the United States. Von Gronau expects to remain in Reykjavik until Wednesday. He has depots in both east and west Greenland and has received per- mission from the authorities to land there.