nbAf, JULY I, 1937 TH E ICH L.GAbN DAILY. PAGE THEE Price Relates Escape From Prison Camp Condition Of Russia At Tine Of Revolution Is Described In Talk (Continued from Page 1) lowed by a visit of an inspecor. The prisoners soon learned the signifi- cance of this phenomenon: the camp authorities, learning of the approach- ing visit of the inspector to examine the accounts, would have recourse to arson to destroy the records of their usurpations. Even men dying of ty- phoid were not safe from the depre- dations of the greedy orderlies who pocketed the money intended for their food. Russians Are Ftalistic "When Rasputin was killed I heard for the first time discussions of poli- tics by the Russians," Professor Price said. "In their curiously fatalistic manner, they would say, 'Something is going to happen to us,' rather than we are going to do something.' Lenin, leader of the Revolution, was described by the lecturer as a man who realized a revolt was inevitable in the corrupt and autocratic Tsarist Russia and determined to make it a successful one. To do so he studied all the revolu- tions of history to discover the secret of their success or failure. He learned from the Puritan Revolution of Eng- land the value of propaganda, ac- cording to Professor Price, and re- solved to utilize its value in putting into force the Marxian ideals in which he believed. Army Disintegrates The disintegration of the Russi.an army in the field under the impact of the events at home soon reached such a stage that soldiers ordered to the front from Siberia sought notes from the German prisoners saying that they had received good treatment in concentration camp and asking that the Russians be treated well by their German captors likewise, since the Russians only contemplated going into the battle line in order to be taken prisoner. In, Siberia, when the conflict be- tween Bolshevik and Menshevik So- cialists broke out, the former turned to the German and Austrian pris- oners of war to aid them, Professor Price said. Many of the latter joined the Bolsheviks and contributed great- ly to their victory, especially in the capacity of instructors of artillery and cavalry. Wakes Before Battle On one occasion, Professor Price recalled waking up in a house in which he had been sleeping to find a soldier outside his window who proved to be a skirmisher engaged in a battle just breaking out around the building. The Czech revolt, in which several thousand Czechs who had deserted the Austro-Hungarian armies rose against the Bolshevik regime, broke out in Vladivostok directly under the eyes of Professor Price. During the troubled period which followed, an Allied fleet appeared in Vladivostok harbor and landing forces came ashore. The Japanese took advan- tage of the opportunity to examine. the topography of the surrounding country, he said, and to take.the most careful soundings of the harbor. An interesting incident occurred when the American naval comman- der was promoted to the highest rank in the navy so that he would out- rank the commanding Japanese offi- cer and avoid the necessity of serving under him. Japanese Same In 1920 The Japanese, he said, played the same role in 1920 in Siberia that they have played more recently in China, supplying arms and doing their best to instigate and keep going sporadic fighting which might help weaken Russia. The new regime of Russia has done much to strength the military posi- tion in the Vladivostok region, build- ing new roads, railways, fortifications, etc., and iaintaining huge garrisons, he said, but a great deal of disaffec- tion exists among both the soldiers, far from their homes, and among the civil populace, which has not been entirely won over to Communism. Nevertheless, if a war breaks out once more between Russia and Ja- pan, Professor Price expressed the opinion that barring treachery the Russian commanders, more resolute and capable than their predecessors of 1904-05, will have an excellent chance of victory. Owner Of Mad Dog SoughtBy Officers Sheriff's officers are attempting to contact the owner of a car, believed to be a Plymouth, which was parked at the Loch Alpine reservoir with a terrier in it during the afternoon of July 16. Mrs. Martha Hughes, 441 S. 5th Ave., yesterday reported that her daughter Patricia, 17 years old, had been bitten by the dog while at the reservoir on that date. The owner of the dog is asked to call the sheriff's office, or phone 2-2605 in order that it may be determined whether or not there is any danger of rabies being Joe Moore, Giant Outfielder, Tries Out Bat Visitors Swarnn II Joe Moore, outfielder for the New York Giants,, is shown here with the bat with which he made three hits in four trips to the plate in a game against the Chicago Cubs, contributing to the final score of 5 to 0 for the Giants. Moore is from Texas. Telegraph Key Used 100 Times A Year Belongs To Smithers C7 1 Dude Ranches, Setting Record Total Of 20,000 Expected To Be Present, President Of Association States SHERIDAN, Wyo., July 29.-UP)- Another great Westward, Ho! trek is on. It's a trek for pleasure, topping the gold rushes even of the Pikes- Peak-or-Bust days. And it proves anew "There's gold in them thar hills." This time it's not the yellow metal to be dug in the mountains; it's greenback gold mined from the pockets of "dudes."{ The west's old ranchers are smiling. Looks Like Greatest Year ! "It looks like the greatest dude ranch year in the history of the in- dustry," says Walter C. Nye, secretary of the Dude Ranchers association, in explanation of the smiles. "The season may top the record dude ranch year of 1929. We expect at least 20,000 visitors to the ranches of our members, compared with 17,- 000 last year." W. G. Ferguson, manager of Mon- tanans, Inc., and Stow Witwer, pres- ident of the Colorado Dude Ranchers association, are equally optimistic. Every nook and cranny of the West has its "dude outfit." "It's safe to say that upwards of 100,000 persons will visit the higher class ranches in the western states this year and that they will spend better than $10,000,000," said an of- ficial of a Denver agency that keeps tabs on tourists in 11 western states. "Hundreds of thousands of dollars will be spent by other classes of tour- ists in other types of resorts." What They Want What the dude tourists have want- ed ever since the first dude ranch was established back in the eighties, is "the old west and all its color." They demand a rustic ranch house, good food, a comfortable bed, a west- ern horse, excitement and relaxation. Right now many of the ranchers are debating whether they should add inside plumbing," said one official. "They are having a hard time decid- ing whether the dudes want a tiled shower bath with inside toilet or if they prefer the more primitive con- ditions.aOne rancher installed inside toilets at his outfit and next year many of the guests complained the place had lost some of its 'charm.'" ' Another trend is toward amuse- ments to supplement horseback rid- ing, fishing and hunting. Several places in Montana have installed trapshooting. Vocal Program Is Planned For German Group Dramatic readings and a vocal pro- gram will feature the meeting of Deutscher Vereinat 8 p.m. Monday in the Grand Rapids Room of the League, according to Arthur Gross- man, director of the club's social ac- tivities. The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam will be rendered in both German and English. Prof. Henry W. Nordmeyer, head of the German department will read his own translation of the fa- mous epic in German and Vernon B. Kellet will give the English version. Prof. Arthur Hackett of the music school, Hardin Van Deursen and Miss Thelma Lewis will combine their ef- forts in the vocal part of the pro- gram. Professor Hackett will sing "Ah Moon of My Delight," by Leh- mann and "Myself When Young," wil be sung by Van Deursen. Miss Lewis will conclude the pro- gram with four selections: "Es BlinktI der Jan," by Rubenstein; "Liebes- briefchen," by Korngold; "In Meiner Heimat," by Trunk; and "Waldselig- keit," by Marx. Se. BobLafollefle, Jr. Pur-dom Denies Forgettinr Men For Positions Appointmnt .Head States That Two Names Were Never Registered (Continued from Page 1) quirements. The bureau makes no personal recommendations, letting the applications talk for themselves, Dr. Purom declared. 4 Many persons who come to the bu- reau for occupational information discover they need more objective in- formation about themselves before the requested information can be of x direct help to them in the choice of a vocation. Those cases which are ser- Sen. Robert M. LaFollette, Jr., ious enough to require medical diag- Wisconsin Progressive, was among nosis of personality maladjustments the . considered "possibilities" for are referred to the proper sources be- appintment to the supreme court fore vocational guidance is attempt- vacancy. ed, according to Miss Gertrude Mux- en, adviser on occupational informa- tion. Shooting Match Is Dr. Purdom indicated cases where 35, 40 an 45 recommendations had Planned By Police; been made in the behalf of a single student over a period of three or four Tlhree TeamS Enter years,,the student not succeeding in landing any position referred to. One A rift in thepolice department may applicant had been given more than Ad rift ithe olice udpamnting.70 recommendations in five years. lead to its downfall Sunday morning. "We can't get the jobs for those en- Not that it's exactly serious, but rolled. We submit their qualifications the Ann Arbor officers will have to to the employer, and the rest is up to trade shots with their crack marks- the person himself," the directof said. man against them in a three-corn- Since Nov. 10, a total of 1,290 calls ered revolver duel starting at 9 a.m.hv n evd, atta b,2eals Sunday at the police rifle range two have been received bythe bureau for miles northeast of Ann Arbor. For- teachers alone, while statistics are tunately for the three teams, the duel not complete for other professions. will have targets as the objective of Colleges asked for 410 applicants to wig hanstrget a thepobjetsveofconsider, high schools requeste 487, firing instead of the opponents, elementary schools 239, private Officer Casper Enkemann, leading schools 65; aministrative positions marksman of the department, will be called for 40 recommendations, Fed- heading the team of the Liberty Rifle eral openings numbered 17, and there and Revolver Club, of which he is were 32 other positions open in the president, while the Jackson police teaching profession. revolver team will be the third entry. Business at the bureau is booming Sgt. Norman E. Cook and patrolmen at the present time, with an average James Ogilvy, George Stauch, Con- of 125 persons in the office each day. rad Miller, Walter Schmid, and Er- About 65 persons on the average are win Keebler will make up the local recommended daily for teaching po- department's team. The match will sitions alone, Dr. Purdom said. include slow, timed, rapid and sil- Calls come from every section of houette fire. the United States, he said. On July 26, in addition to requests for appli- Mig ty Cardinals cants from the State of Michigan, gyopportunities came from Texas, Ar- Defeat New York ! kansas, Wisconsin, Indiana, North Dakota and Connecticut. ST. LOUIS, July 29.-( P)-Lefty Placements through the bureau has Bob Weiland took the pitching and steadily increased, Dr. Purom assert- hitting honors today as the Cardinals ed. In 1935-36, 927 positions were won the "rubber" game of their series filled, as compared with 743 in 1934- with the New York Giants 5 to 2. 35, and 504 in 1933-34, with a consis- Weiland allowed the New Yorkers tent decline toward 1929. seven hits, and held them scoreless. Reenrollments are often made by until the eighth, when Wally Ber- alumni who desire better positions, ger's single drove in the only Giant and their cards are entered again in runs of the game. the active files, Dr. Purdom declared. Importance Of Gadget Is Almost As Creat As The Vice-President's Gavel WASHINGTON, July 29.-(P)-, That telegraph key which Presidents have pressed to open bridges, high- ways and the like since 1909 is almost as important a governmental gadget; as the gavel the Vice-President swings. It's used almost a hundred times a year. But it doesn't belong to the government. It's owned by the much-loved "Doc" Edward J. Smithers, chief of communications at the White House, who started with the government when Cleveland was President. Taft pressed the key first-on June 1, 1909-to open the Yukon-Pacific, exposition at Seattle. Every Presi- dent since has used the key, so col- lectors look at it covetously. But it's not for sale. Smithers has refused $5,000. Melted down just as it stands, it would be worth $500. It's made of some of the first gold that came out of the Klondike with contact points of platinum. Around the base is a row of nuggets as they came from the ground around Bonianza Creek. The key was sent to President Taft by one of the reputed discoverers of the Klondike, George Carmack. The big, genial President gave it to Smith- ers, who had set up the wiring so it could be used in the President's of- fice. Between appearances, the key is wrapped carefully in flannel andl carted off by Smithers to a hideout. Then along comes some committee1 all smiles. They are opening a tri- state fair, a new mountain highway,, a new dam, a huge bridge. Will the President please flash the "Go" sig- nal; will he touch off the spark for the dynamite; will he send the juice that lights the Great White Way? He will if it's a community affair of enough importance, and not too, too commercial. Most PresidentsI don't know it, but they even are asked to open fire sales. The key operates like any tele- graph key. The juice is carried by telephone, telegraph or radio, which- ever is most direct. When the time arrives the Presi- dent is at his desk, the gold key be- fore him, Smithers standing by, stop- watch in hand. "Right," says Smither. The Presidential finger moves. And somewhere, maybe three thousand miles away, thousands of people, cheer, their hats and a celebration is on. Just once there was a hitch. That was in August, 1935, President Roose- velt had promised to open the new< Cummings highway over Lookout Mountain on the Tennessee-North Carolina border.j Everything was ready. There was' silence in the President's office with two minutes to go. The cautious' Smithers tested the line. No spark. He scrambled under the President's desk, and there was the trouble. Some one had kicked a wire basket and cut the wire. From under the desk Smithers, voice calm as ever, announced, "Right." President Roosevelt pressed the key. The signal flashed on Lookout Mountain and a highway was opened on time. All because Smitlhers was lying under the President's desk hold- ing the severed wires together. CERCLE FRANCAIS MEETING A meeting of the Cercle Francais was held yesterday evening at the Foyer Francais, 1414 Washtenaw. Prof. C. A. Knudson of the French department addressed the group. Af- ter Prof. Knudson's speech, French songs were sung and refreshments were served. NOW! 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