AT YOUR DOOR 3 IMSA WEKI Imoo ooe SEUMMERLNEWSPAPER. VOL. XIII. No. 6 ANN ARBOR. MICHIGAN, TUESDAY JULY 10, 1917 PRICE FIVE CENTS RELATES MEXICOS CHIEF HANDICAP Professor Allen in Lecture on "Un- known Mexico" Blames Unrest to Lack of Education ILLUSTRATES TALK WITH SLIDES "The chief factor in the political and social unrest of Mexico today is the great lack of education and the extreme unpreparedness of the mass of Mexico's population for a repre- sentative or republican form of gov- ernment," said Prof. John R. Allen of the engineering department, to the first lecture of the week on "Unknown Mexico," delivered yesterday afternoon in Hill auditorium. A vivid description, profusely illus- trated With modern slides made by Professor Allen during his trips through this wild and picturesque country, was given after a brief in- troduction. The pictures showed por- tions of Durango, a city of some 100,- 000 inhabitants, wooded mountain scenes, rugged rock formations and river falls, Rich Iron Deposits "Durango is an important city, be- ing in the center of the richest iron ore belt in the world," the professor continued. "It is roughly estimated that this rich belt contains enough iron ore to supply the total iron con- sumption of the United States for the next 70 years. "Mexico's vast timber lands are worth millions of dollars, and the to- tal amount would be enough to pay the debts of the United States and run this country for 10 years. Transportation Facilities Poor "The transportation facilities of this southern country are extremely poor. This problem is one of the great difficulties that must be over- come before the fertile fild can be developed and large manufacturing centers established. "Problems of educating the people will advance rapidly after the people settle down to agricultural and in- dustrial pursuits. At the present time there are many libraries in thriving villages in the western part of Mexico that contain nothing but a catalogue similar in many respects to the large mail order catalogues published in this country, and an illustrated magazine, The two greatest mistakes of the Diaz regime was one of the main causes why the education of the people is slow and backward," Professor Allen also effectively de- scribed in a humorous way the char- acteristics of the Indian people who live on the Pacific coast of Mexico. REHEARSAL TONIGHT Choral Union to Hold First Meeting for Practice Work Members and non-members of the choral union will hold their first meet- ing at 7 o'clock ,tonight in Nickel's Arcade, directly above the sub-post- office. All those that are interested in the work are requested to attend the meeting. Mr. Kenneth Westerman, director of the choral union, plans to present "Fair Elm" by Brouch in Hill audi- torium during the latter part of the summer. Regular practice nights will be published later, Distribute New Telephone Directory The semi-annual edition of the city directory was delivered to telephone patrons of Ann Arbor yesterday. The books are-printed twice annualy, com- ing out during the months of July and Decembe t Students Leave- forJackson Work Men, Taking Military Stores Course Visit Rlants in That City Today Sixty-five students in Prof. J. A. Blursleys Army Stores Methods course left at 12:45 o'clock today on the D. . R. for Jackson to visit tse plasts of the Pearlman Rim Company and the Hayes Wheel Company. The men will start on their. return trip at 6 o'clock tonight. The latest report shows that there are 65 students enrolled in the course and they will probably be divided into ten sections. The class will leave every Tuesday morning at the same isour, and at 7:30 o'clock every Thrs- day morning for different caucfactur- ing cities near Ann Arbor. Most of the men have provided themselves with the necessary suits, All expenses for the trip today were paid by the individual students. Letter Describes Ambulance Work Donald J. Thorp, '20, with Michigan Unit, Tells About Camp at Allentown Ina letter received yesterday from Donald J. Thorp, '20, who is en- camped with the Michigan ambulance unit at Allentown, Pa., Thorp tells about the work the men are doing there. "At present there are about 115 sec- tions in the camp," writes Thorp. "Each section contains 36 'men and five sec- tions constitute a battalion, command- ed by a lieutenant. Ninety per cent of the fellows are college men. Sec- tions from Leland Stanford, Arizona, Illinois, Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and all the other eastern schools have come here. Our quarters are fairly comfortable The camp is situated on an old fair grounds and race track, and we occupy box stalls, and sleep on folding canvas cots which are sure hard. "The order of the day is as follows: Reveille at 5:30 o'clock, setting-up ex- ercises from 5:45 to 6 o'clock, then mess and drill from 8 to 9:30 o'clock. Lectures usually come from 1.0to 11 o'clock and then rest until noon. The afternoon is spent practically in the same manner, with roll call at :0 o'clock and taps at 11, but lights go out at 9:30 o'clock. "A lot of the companies have pianos in their barracks," writes Thorp, "and many orchestral strains are poured out on the clear air every evening. We have one ordered and with Lee Park- er's 'cello and several violins and the traps we shall soon have our own harmony." Thorp adds that "the army mess is all that the name implies." He says that no one knows when any of the units will be moved but that the gen- eral.supposition is that when the units are sent out into the mountains on field hikes, they will suddenly be or- dered to pack up and leave for New York and France, so that their actions will have no publicity. CHIMES AND CLOCK NOW REMOVED FROM LIBRARY The bells and clock are now re- moved from the library tower and the wrecking of the building will be com- pleted this week. The excavation for the new building will begin the middle of next week. Just as many men as possible are working on the job in order to get the roof on the new build- ing before severe weather begins in the fall. DAFT NV BEDS Washtenaw County Board Makes Statement to Public to Put Down Rumors NO INFORMATION OBTAINABLE Stories and rumors have been cir- culating in Ann Arbor and through the country that the drafting numbers have been drawn for the selection of men for the army. Such rumors have caused many people much worry and uneasiness and the officials of the Washtenaw draft board have deter- mined to stop them at all costs. An official statement from the board follows: "To the Public: "As there have been several rumors that the draft numbers have been re- ceived by the local draft board, wee take this means to inform the public that there has not been any drawing made at Washington as yet. Any per- son or persons circulating any sue report or having any alleged lists of names or numbers, until same has been officially announced, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. "Edward H. Smith, "Secretary Local Board." Latest rules concerning the draft regarding the exemptions of men em- ployed in agricultural or industrial pursuits can not be passed on by the Washtenaw county draft board. This information has been given out by the district draft board, which is the authority for these items. NOJED JEWISH ORATOR 10TO PEAKHERE TDDAY Rabbi Wolsey Gives Address on "The Modern Jew"; To Deliver Three Lectures Rabbi Louis Wolsey of Cleveland, Ohio, one of the leading Jewish ora- tors of the country, will appear on the summer lecture series for three consecutive addresses beginning at 5 o'clock this afternoon with his ad- dress on "The Modern Jew: A Prob- lem of Race, Nation or Religion." The lecture will be given in the audito- rium of the New Science building. Rabbi Wolsey, who is being sent to the University under the auspices of the Jewish Chautauqua society, is knqwn throughout the country as an eloquent speaker and an authority on Jewish problems of the day. On Wednesday at 5 o'clock, Rabbi Wolsey will speak on the subject "Zionism and the Jewish Mission," and on Thursday on "The Jew and the Gentile." These lectures also will be given at 5 o'clock in the auditorium of the New Science building. The attendance at the summer lec- tures up to the present time has been 'as good as usual. The lectures, as has been the custom heretofore, are open to students of the summer ses- sion and the public in general and no admission is charged. Marian Wilson Leaves for Chicago Miss Marian Wilson, '18, women's editor on The Michigan Daily during' 1916-1917 and on this year's Michi- ganensian staff, left today for Chicago, where she will spend her sunmer va- cation. In all probability, Miss Wil- son will not be back in the Univer- sity next fall. She expects* to enter the University of Chicago. New Gym Course To Be Introduced Boxing and Wrestling Lessons Will Be Given for First Time in Mich- igan's History A feature that has never been intro- duced into the curriculum of gym- nasium work at Michigan will be be- gun next week by Director G. A. May of Waterman gymnasium. The new course consists of boxing and wrest- ling lessons to be given in squads at periods to be announced later. This course will be the same as that which will be introduced to the freshmen next fall. Boxing and wrestling is being in- tensified more and more every year, especially in the army and navy. The British have adopted- courses in this branch and have reaped enormous benefits from their application. Over 145 students have signed up for lockers and are taking the regular gymnasium work this summer. More are expected to be registered before the end of the week, due to late en- rollment of a number of students. Issue Who 's Who InJMartha Cook List of Girls and Their Characteristics Edited by Majorie Mc- Keown, '17 A "Who's Who in Martha Cook" has been gotten out by the girls who lived there this last year. The editor-in- chief of the booklet was Marjorie Mc- Reown, '17, Detroit. The advisory editor was Ruth Butler, '17, Frank- fort, and the literary, society, art, and grinds editors were Edith Mansell, Mt. Pleasant; Laura Carpenter, Grand Rapids; Evangeline Lewis, Detroit, and Blanche Lane, Detroit, respec- tively. This is the list they gave of the who's who in Martha Cook: The one who has done the most for Alartha Cook, Miss Beggs, social di- rector; the prettiest girl, Gretchen Jones, Akron, N. Y.; the wittiest, Blanche Lane, Detroit; the cutest, Helen Carter, Vicksburg; the clever- est, Helen Osband, Detroit; the neat- est, the Schulte sisters, Hancock; the Martha Cook infant, Sara Rabinowitz, Eveleth, Minn.; the pepperiest, Flor- ence Field, Detroit; the most patriotic, Florence Helmick, Fort Sam Houston, Texas; the skinniest, Mabel Hall, To- ledo; the best student, Olive Hagen, Lake Linden; the most distinguished looking, Marguerite Chapin, Detroit; the best athlete, Elsie Erly, Detroit; the most popular, Laura Peacock, De- troit; the biggest talker, Adna Reed, Flint; the most domestic, Margeret Austin, Highland Park; the most tact- ful, Nita Butler, Paw Paw; the first to get married, Virginia Morse, Detroit; the most artistic, Margaret Jewell, Danville, Ill.; the best dancer, Mary Esther Oakes, Glen Ridge, N. J. DIRECTORYOUTSOON Work of Classifying Names of Summer Studnts Nearly Completed The work of classifying all the names of the students registered in the summer school for the directory is rapidly nearing completion. Immedi- ately after this is accomplished all the names will go to the printers and will probably be on sale for 25 cents be- fore the end of the week. All sub- scribers to The Wolverine receive a copy of the directory free of cost. ODCANIlE COMPANY IN MILITARY WORK About Sixty Students Under Major C. E. Wilson Drill Tuesdays and Thursdays ENROLLMENTS CLOSE SATURDAY A company of about 60 students has been organized under Major C. E. Wilson and is engaged in drilling at 2:30 o'clock every Tuesday- and Thursdays afternoon on Ferry Field. Work has been progressing rapidly and although the actual drilling has just begun, the men are being taught' the rudiments of military science thoroughly. Several experienced men are assist- ing in the work and indications are that an excellent company will be de- veloped this summer. Many candi- dates'for the second officers' reserve training camp and several athletic directors are taking the course. A second course in military science is given at 10 o'clock every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with one field period per week, the other classes being held in room 441 engi- neering building. No uniform is re- quired and any one may take the work. No obligation is incurred by enrolling in the courses. The work offers a splendid opportunity for some vigorous out-of-door exercise and also a chance for good military training. Enrollments will close on Saturday of this week, July 14. For further in- formation those interested are request- ed to inquire at room 339 engineering building. PRESIDENT RETURNS FROM TRIP IN EAST Plans Discussed for Establishing Union for Welfare of Stu- dents in France President Harry B. Hutchins re- cently returned from New York City where he was. called to a conference with the presidents of 25 of the lead- ing colleges in this country. Plans were discussed for the establishment of an American University union in Paris, France, for the welfare of the university men of America who are at war. The ,plan is to run a club where the men may live while on furlough or where care will be given the wounded. Interests for the men are being care- fully thought of. Some of the universities -already participating are Yale, Harvard, Cor- nell, Princeton, and Dartmouth, Mich- igan was the first western one to join in the plan. It is expected that all the prominent colleges will enter into it. Of course the matter will have to be approved by the board of trustees of each of the colleges before the mat- ter can go into effect. Each president returned to his school prepared to place this proposi- tion, which grew out of a planYale university was considering of estab- lishing an organization to be known as a Yale bureau. This matter will be considered by the Regents of the University at their next meeting. Professor's Family at Rose Center Prof. H. B. Merrick of the surveying department in the engineering col- lege, is located at Camp Davis for the summer. Mrs. H. B. Merrick and chil- dren are camping at Rose Center, ex- pecting to return some -time in Sep- tember.