THE MICHIGAN DAILY WEDNESDAY, AUGI MICHIGAN DAILY a Publication of the Summer Session p) 'F Iic: t through which he can escape. Our legal machinery, is, cluttered with technicalities which seem to have been devised for the purpose of providing, jobs for shysters, that they might work free those who have been apprehended at a great expense to the people.: y today there are literally thousands of criminals, z well-known to the police, who are free to roam the country and commit crime upon crime, only because the police are unable to get them in a position where they cannot slip by on some tech- nicality of the law. We need a system like England's. One that will demand the respect of every man and woman in the land. We need a police force which will beI composed of "Bobbies," and lawyers who will beI more like barristers than shysters. We need laws under which a criminal can be convicted rather HCtwtT OV TVENT X1 f 0k. 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R~epresenitatives: College Publications Representatives, Itc., 40 East Thirty-Fourth Otreet, New York City; 80 Boylston Street, Boston; 612 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago. National Advertising Service, Inc., 11 West 42nd St., New York, N. Y. EDITORIAL STAFF ...Phone: 4925 MANAGING EDITOR...........FRANK B. GILBRETH ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR......KARL SEIFFERT ASSOCIATE EDITORS: John C. Healey, Powers Moulton an . Jerome Pettit. REPORTERS: Edgar H. Eckert, Thomas H. Kleene, Bruce' Manley, Diana Powers Moulton, Sally Place. BUSINESS STAFF* Office Hours; 9-12, 1-5 Phone: 2-1214 BUSINESS MANAGER...... ....BYRON C. VEDDER ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER...HARRY R. BEGLEY CIRCULATION MANAGER.........ROBERT L. PIERCE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1933 We Can Follow EIr an4's Example. C OLUMNISTS have facetiously re- marked that if an American coun- terpart to England's famous Scotland Yard is. established it will not be successful unless we have also a fictional Sherlock H4olmes to make fun of it. As amusing as this observation may be, it also contains a great moral. A Senate sub-committee, meeting for the pur- pose of discussing probable methods of curbing, America's current crime wave, has had placed before it proposals for whipping posts, an island. to which criminals might be exiled, and the estab- lishment of an American Scotland Yard. It was felt that if England could have such a remark- able success with that institution then it might be. of service in this country, especially since the need for some type of Federal organization to co- ordinate the activities of the several states has been demonstrated. There can be no doubt that such an institution would be effective. With the police power of the nation relegated to the states, as it always has been under our constitution, all state boundaries serve in some measure or other as a blockade be- tween the law-breakers and those who would cap- ture them. Also, with the present scope of large racketeering interests, which are in many in-' stances interstate and national in character, it is necessary to have a police body with the power of ignoring state lines. Consequently an Amer- ica Scotland Yard might nots be such an in- effective weapon for the nation to,,possess at this } than ones devised to make the world a safe place in which he can live. We need legal machinery which is not rusty but well-oiled and judges with a sense of conviction and a loyalty to society. When we get all these, Scotland Yard or' no, we are going to have a nation that is reasonably free from the clutches of kidnapers, racketeers, gangsters, and barons of crime. The Thatr THE HIPPOLYTUS Thomas Wood Stevens' production of "The I ippolytus," presented as a class exercise and not precisely as a part of the Repertory series, was an evening of many strengths and also a few weaknesses. Whatever weaknesses there were were easily outweighed by the restrained dignity of the per- formance and the sombre beauty of the play itself. Stevens' production appealed to the senses with color, measured movement, distant chanting, and poetic intonation of the lines. At times it was more a dance and a recital than a play, going back in spirit to the unknown festivals which gave birth to the Greek drama. Unfortunately, certain technical faults hampered it and kept it from at- taining to the relentless emotional surge,, the catharsis, which a Greek play can give. Ruth Flood took honors for the evening with a moving portrayal of Phaedra's woes, giving an expert rendition of the poetry. Jay Pozz was pleasingly sincere as Hippolytus, but a harsh gut- tural quality in his voice and a curtness of de-, livery interfered with the performance to some extent. Play Production's Theseus (not the actor listed on .the program, we believe) and Dorothy Crane stood out for the reading of their parts. The chief complaint last night's audience could have made was that the play ran straight through to the end without an intermission-a complaint more serious than might at first be supposed. After all, an hour and a half of drama, good or bad, is too much for any audience. Some relief from the intense mood of the thing (which a comedy element would also have supplied, in an- other play) was sorely needed. The result of the continuous performance was that the auditor was satiated, his interest and appetite dulled, by the time the play was half over. Tradition may de- mand a continuous performance-but after all, the modern audience does not attend in a religious or festive spirit. On the whole, however, "The Hippolytus" is a fitting close to one of the most successful seasons' the Players have had. "Whither civilization?" queries a headline writer in a local newspaper, and straightway vouchsafes the novel information that "Science has no reply."- No, science hasn't, but experience has. Experience says that whatever has a beginning must have 'a conclusion. Civilization is traveling toward a ter- mination /That's the reason why civilization' like many other human institutions is at bottompa- thetically funny. -The Detroit Free Press. themselves thrown out (literally) of high school -it was somewhat of a tradition-and soon after took their girls over to Rangerville's best drug store, bought them a soda and married them. And the Van Eck's always married fine women! I know of no current book I would recommend more readily for summer reading. Trite as the statement is, "You won't lay it down until you've finished it," I'm sure there's truth in it. I haven't had such hilarious reading since "The Revolt of The Oyster" and "The Treasurer's Report." And, in hot weather, that's somewhat of an event! -H. S. S. A Washington BYSTANE By KIRKE SIMPSON W ASHINGTON-There was a lurking suspicion in the minds of many observers that about the time Secretary Hull was due to start home from London, Colonel Louis Howe, chief presidential secretary, was handed another of those odd jobs that fall to his lot in the "new deal." He was to find a suitable formula for straight- ening out the Hull-Moley clash at London to the satisfaction of both parties without losing "the boss" the valuable services of either man. This is the sort of job Howe is a specialist at. He did a particularly good bit of work from the White House point of view in tactfully han- dling the 1933 bonus march on Washington. When They Met - W HAT makes it look as though Howe was the lad who worked out the motion of drafing Dr. Ray Moley, assistant secretary of state and lead- ing "brain truster," for advisory service in the projected Federal campaign against kidnapers and racketeers is that Mr. Roosevelt first met Dr. Moley as a specialist in crime-curbing efforts. The idea has all the adroitness that character- izes many a Roosevelt move. As this was written, Secretary Hull's reaction to it was unknown. The Roosevelt inner circle did not expect the secretary to make a point of his personal differences with Moley at London, however, to, the extent of caus- ing the President embarrassment. For there was more behind the scheme of setting Moley at his old task of aiding 'in crime prevention moves than appeared on the surface. Survey of Hawaii PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT has one matter left over from the special session still to deal with. About the only thing that session refused to do at his request was to authorize him to name a non- islander governor of Hawaii. The President is as much perplexed about that task today as when he asked Congress for this spe- cial authority. He had not found a Democratic resident of the islands who suited him. What is now on the cards is a new special sur- vey of conditions in the islands, similar to that made by President Hoover's direction but of even wider scope. It would go into Hawaiian political, racial, social and governmental conditions and personalities and include a thorough study of island judicial procedure for-the information of President Roosevelt. On the basis of such a report he could deter- mine whether to renew his request on Congress for authority to ship a mainlander over as gov- ernor or give up that idea and make a selection on the ground. And it is predicted in informed circles that Dr. Ray Moley, whatever his govern- mental title at the time, probably will be the man sent to Hawaii to make the survey. That would separate Hull and Moley certainly. Dems. May Have to Hustle VICE-PRESIDENT GARNER'S idea that a party majority of from 50 to 60 votes is the best House organization made no very great impres- sion upon Democratic first-termers when it was voiced several months ago. They were enjoying their first experience "on the hill" as part of a Democratic majority of near- ly 200 in the House. Election time seemed far away then. Not even when Democratic Leader Joe Byrns substantially repeated the Garner view as a warn- ing in the last Democratic House conference of the special session, that which downed the Sen- ate's Stewer-Cutting amendment on veterans' cuts, did many of the party first-termers give much heed. A few votes were changed, enough to assure an administration victory. S INCE then a number of House Democrats have been back home and returned to Washington. Some of them must have discovered that getting re-nominated and re-elected next year is going to ze a harder job than -they used to think. At any rate, the Democratic national committee has begun getting a lot of inquiries as to what help it is going to give them next year. The answers received are described as diplomatic, not to say vague. Patronage Disturbs Many iANY a sitting Democrat, whether senator or representative, would like to know exactly what the manner in which patronage appoint- ments are being made portends. It is announced on behalf of "Big Jim" Farley that a drive to bring upstate ^New York into the' Democratic column is being organized. It has a distinct anti-Tammany slant. Yet, look- ing toward the northwestern states, where Demo- cratic majorities have always been scarce as hen's' teeth, a surprising number of actual or alleged Republicans seem to be getting administration preferment. THERE is a steady and growing undercurrentt of grumbling about that. A patronage row of 1 considerable proportions seems certain to breakf during or before the regular session of Congress in January. ]Party Reorganization? To All Students Having Library Books: 1. Students having in their pos- session books drawn from the Uni- versity Library are notified that such books are due Monday, August 14, before the impending examinations. 2. Students who have special need for certain books between August 14 and 18 may retain such books for that period by applying for permis- sion at the office of the Superintend- ent of Circulation on or before Au- gust 14. 3. The names of all students who have not cleared their records at the Library by Tuesday, August 15, will be sent to the Recorder's Office, where their credits will be held up until such time as said records alre cleared, in compliance with the regu- lations of the Regents. S.. W. McAllister, Associate Librarian S e a s o n Reservations, Michigan Repertory Players: Patrons who have had .season reservations during the present season are asked to phone 6300 immediately for their reserva- tions for Hippolytus. No seats have been set aside because of the fact that this play does not follow the reg- ular schedule. University Bureau of Appointments and Occupational Information: The 300 01ff(cers In Hunt For Band Of Kidnapr United Forces Closing In On Suspects As Police Line Highways (Continued from Page 1). gave a description of the ambush of the kidnap suspects. "Officers were posted in a great square on all sides of the place where the money was to be paid over," he said. "A taxi was used by police as the payoff car. As it proceeded to the meeting place a young Chicago offi- cer dressed in the uniform of a tele- graph messenger boy preceeded it up the road." "The cab was driven by another detective wearing a cab driver's uni- form, "As the cab met the suspects, De- tective Frank McKennan left with a parcel and handed it over. Federal operatives secreted nearby were not quite quick enough to capture the kidnapers on the spot and the sus- pects dodged into the woods and abandoned their automobile. "One of them was wounded in the fight. The fugitives are armed and although it seems impossible they should escape the dragnet, they like- ly will not submit to arrest without a hard gun fight." The wooded territory shrouding the suspects is honeycombed with empty sewers from an abandoned real estate project. It was thought probable that the men may have entered the sewers in an attempt to escape underground. Police were stationed at the mouths of all the sewer outlets. WASHINGTON, Aug. 5. - () - J. Edward Hoover, chief of the Jus- tice Department Division of Investi- gation, said today that the machine gun battle between police and gang- sters near Chicago today was the out- come of Federal investigation into crime activities. Hoover said that for some time agents of his bureau and the police had been co-operating in investiga- tion of "certain gangster activities" and that the fight today was the outcome. DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN Publication in the Bulletin is constructive notice to all members of the University. Copy received at the office of the Summer Session until 3:30; 11:30 a. m. Saturday. Bureau has received notice of the following Civil Service Examinations: Assistant Director of Social Work (Warden's Asst.) in Penal Institu- tions: $2,600 to $3,100; Junior Direc- tor of Social Work (Junior Warden's Asst.) in Penal Iristitutions, $2,000 to $2,500. For further information, kindly call at the office, 201 Mason Hall. The Intramural Sports Building and swimming pool will close at 6 p. m. on Friday of this week. Lockers must be renewed or turned in 'by that time. Examination for University Credit: All students who desire credit for work done in the Summer Session will be required to take examinations at the close of the Session. The ex- amination schedule for schools and colleges on the eight-week basis, is as follows: Hour of Recitation $ 9 10,n Time of Examination Thursday Friday ThursdayF 8-10 8-10 ' 2-4 Hour of Recitation 1 2 3 All hi 11 St. Clair River Course Likely For Boat Meet DETROIT, Aug. 15.-A stretch of the St. Clair River between Roberts Landing and Marine City was in- dicated today by Harmsworth race officials as a probable course for the approaching international motor boat races after they explained to the common council the shortcomings of Detroit River courses. Options have been obtained on 2,- 410 feet of land facing the proposed course, officials stated, with a view, -of erecting grandstands there in the event the St. Clair River course is definitely selected. Commodore Otto E. Barthel, of Detroit, American representative on the International Commission; W. D. Edenburn, chairman of the race com- mittee; J. Lee Barrett, and Dr. A. R. Hackett, race supporters, conferred with the council and obtained a promise of co-operation on the part of the city in Harmsworth arrange- ments as well as the Gold Cup race program. "The Belle Isle course was ideal for motor boats of up to 80 miles an hour speed,' declareda Commodore Barthel. "But in 1931 Kaye Don made a turn at 93 and nearly skidded into a dock. Later his boat upset. At a subsequent meeting of the rules committee in London, it was ruled that the entries had achieved such high speeds that the winding Belle Isle course was no longer suitable. A rule was adopted which requires at least two straightaways of at least two nautical miles in distance. Fur- thermore, there must ber a straight- away of at least one nautical mile as an approach to the starting point. A 100-mile an hour course is needed. WAR PRACTICE ENDS FATALLY SHEERNESS, England, Aug. 15.-- (P)-One of the strangest tragedies in British military annals occurred today when a London girl, Jean Chesterton, 17, who was rowing in a boat with her sister off Leysdown Beach, was shot deal by a machine gunner in a Royal Air Force plane. The gunner mistook her boat for a target. 0 Friday 2-4 other hours Time of Examination Thursday Thursday Friday Friday 4-6 1A-12 10-12 4-6 Enrollment in University Element- ary School: Membership lists in the nursery, kindergarten, and grades of the University Elementary School are now being made up for the year 1933-34. Parents interested in mak- ing application for the entrance of their children should inquire for in- formation at the Office of the Direc- tor, Room 2509, University Element- ary School, or should telephone the University, station 326. The General Library will be closed September 4-7 inclusive to permit the making of necessary repairs. Per- sons desiring the use of library books during this period should consult in advance with the Cpief of Circu- lation or the Librarian's office. S. W. McAllister, Associate Librarian I . . But there is something which is of much more portance to the United States, if this country to wipe out the underworld character for good. Id that something can also be found by. exam- ing the institutions of England. It is a complete: ange in our legal order, from the higher courts i cown through the justice courts and even to e enforcement officers themselves. Why is it that England is free from the crim- dl uprising which is a big problem in this na-. n today? Why is it that there are fewer ar- ts per capita 'on that crowded island than in r large cities? Why is it that England has been le to build up a successful law-enforcing or- niization such as Scotland Yard? Only because England law in its entirety is on a much higher ne than it is in this country. the English lawyer, or barrister as he is known, resents the highest type of individual. Englandr not over-run with ambulance-chasing shysters; legal profession there will not put up 'with It is a profession possessing ethics, which are: erved. The English policeman, or "Bobby," does note ry a gun. He doesn't have to. He is a respected,1 ite, efficient individual who upholds the law. e average man and woman in England looks >n him as such, and his billy is a sufficientt apon. Vrhen a criminal is arrested in England he isn't ased1 five minutes later -on a bond furnishedt a professional, quasi-legal racketeer who has ni retained by a professional criminal attorneyc manles his living as the "mouthpiece" of aI >. To be a barrister in England means to ber entleman, with all that the term implies. lut in this country our police organizations arec ally of such a nature that, instead of attract- the highest type of individual they often at- t those who are unfitted to make a much er living 'at something else. And on the -sal-h s which they are often paid, bribery is an pted commission. ur lawyers are men who, in an overcrowdedF fession, will often stoop to most anything in A r to earn a living. The most money in the b rican legal field today is made by those who r nd habitual violators of the law.z , what we need in this country is not only s About Books MRS. EGG And Other Barbarians By Thomas Beer (Slater's and Wahr's. $2.50) About once in all-too-seldom there appears a book of rich red humor; of lusty earthy humor shot through with irony and dry urbanity. One can pick up, almost without turning about, books with a streak of this calibre, but they are spotty, jerky and invariably fall a little short of the, reader's expectations (to say nothing of the au- thor's.) In the midst of an apparent drought Thomas Beer's "Mrs. Egg And Other Barbarians" makes a very' welcome appearance. This is Mr. Beer's first book of fiction in five years (The Mauve Decade, 1926) and I am almost tempted to say that it was a good idea: good things are always worth waiting for-even five years. The book is made up of eight short stories cen- tering around two genuine, hearty, American- grained perennials;. Mrs. Egg, with her triple chin and amazing capacity for peppermints and Mr. Van Eck, with his not-to-be-mentioned peg-leg and startling insight into the nature of men, women and horses. These two hearty perennials are remnants of a highly civilized race-so.com- pletely unafraid of living that I begin to wonder about The March of Civilization that the so- called Heavy Thinkers apostolize-that is disap- pearing. Their knowledge was deep-rooted and perhaps fierce, but they didn't let it upset them. As Mrs. Egg pointedly remarked to her great hulk, of a son-referred to as the 'Marvel'-when he told her, "There's stuff goes on you don't know nothin' like. Crazy stuff!" "Sweetheart, after your grandpa run off with his Swede hussy mamma and I lived in Mrs. Tul- ver's boardin' house . . . I know you was in the Navy four years and down to Bewnos Airs and. Paris. I just bet you can't tell me much, baby!" And, I'm positive, truer words were never spoken, but her accumulated knowledge never rippled the serenity of Mrs. Egg's life. She ,was one of those rare, wise old persons who upon encountering a sudden upheavan can gather up the shreds and Want A'Ride? 1 ant A Passenger? If you are driving at the end of Summer Session~ and want paissengers, or if you are passenger and want transportation ADVERTISE NOW in the CLASSIFIED DIRE~CTORY of the MiechigaiDaIy BRING ADS IN PERSON DALLAS, Tex., Aug. 15.-(P)-The gallows loomed tonight for Harvey Bailey, one of the chief "public ene- mies" of the nation, as Federal and state officials moved to bring to jus- tice the perpetrators'of the Union Station massacre in Kansas City and the kidnaping of Charles F. Urschel, Oklahoma City oil man. Department of Justice agents said the captured desperado had been identified by eyewitnesses as one of the machine gunners who killed four officers and Convict Frank Nash in Kansas City, June 17. Murder charges were filed late to- day against Bailey in connection with the slaughter. Federal authorities indicated that Bailey would be turned over to Kan- sas City authorities instead of being held with four other prisoners for arraignment on Federal charges of kidnaping in the Urschel case. Meanwhile a widespread hunt was being pressed throughout the Coun- try for Verne C. Miller, former South Dakota sheriff; Wilbur '"Underhill, escaped Kansas convict, and others - sought in the Kansas City killings, and for George Kelly, named with Albert L. Bates, arrested at Denver, as the actual abductors of Urschel, 'I I