r ± t a ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, W EDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 1918. ',, ,- t POSTERS FOR WANTED "LET'S GO" For Cast and Chorus Will Be Held Again Tonight U.S. TO PUT' NEW 21 'S U NDE R 0DRAFT Government Decides Against Raising Limit Above 31 Years of Age MAY USE NATIONAL ARMY TROOPS FOR HARVEST WORK SENATE VOTES TO, RETAIN ATHLETICS IF FRESH LIT NOTICE -.,-.-- I. The poster contest for the 1918 Union opera, "Let's Go," opens today. Campus artists who intend to submit drawings will meet at 7 o'clock to- night at the Union, where Alan V- Livingston, '18E, general chairman of the opera, will read them a synopsis of the play. Cast try-outs and chorus rehearsals and try-outs will be held at 7:30 o'- clock this evening at the Union. Those who have previously tried out for the cast need not be present, as there is no cast rehearsal. There will, how- evertbe bothstry-outs and rehearsals for the chorus. Resolution To Contrary Gets Much Opposition By Faculty Too INTERCOLLEGIATE GAMES STILL PART OF MICHIGAN'S PROGRAM Eliminate Alien Population From timates for Draft Quotas Es. Arguments Used Voice Opinions Administration Heads of Freshmen of the literary col- lege will be excused from 10 o'clock classes this morning, with the consent of the depart- ments involved, to attend the second fresh lit assembly of the year; in University Hall . Prof. C. H. VanTyne, who was in France and England just before the war, will lecture on "Unit- ed States and the War." JOHN R. EFFINGER, Dean. UNIVERSITY OFFICILS GIVE' CITY MORE COA LA OT NT STRUGGES ROus OPEN U W FALLS AGGREVATE N RESULTING FROM BLIZZARD ishington, Jan. 15.- Against the t general snow and ice storm of neration, the government railroad inistration today struggled in an t to open main travelled routes keep coal and food shipments mov- ver the lines best able to handle e situationatonight was regarded orse than at any time within the week of traffic paralyzing weath- On top of an accumulation of v in the middle west from bliz- s of several days ago camne freshI were rising in most but it was not warm se cars frozen to sid- ase thousands of cars ht; believe it would be f days before sone in-f be forced to close by fuel. Measures are be- afeguard domestic and eeds, and to distribute > the most essential in- Washington, Jan. 15.-The govern- ment has decided on draft registra- tion of all young- men as fast as they become 21 years old as the means of keeping filled the "ranks of the war army. It has decided against raising the draft age limit above 31 years. Draft New Men An administration bill was introduc- ed today at the request of the war de- partment by Chairman Chamberlain of the senate 'military committee, to reg- ister for draft all men who have reach- ed 21 since June 5, 1917, when the draft law became effective. The ad- ministration's support seemed to as- sure its prompt passage. Army to Aid Work Other administration bills introduced today at the request of the war depart- ment will supplement the draft law to make it workable under conditions that have developed. One would per- mit furloughing of national army troops for harvest work, or other civ- ilian duties; another would eliminate enemy alien population from basis of population for draft quota, by making the basis for each state the number of men available in class one, PRUDDE N ORDERS LESS USE OF COAL Light and Heat Used by Business Pl0es Limited to Nine Hours Lansing, Mich., Jan, 15,-Declaring that the fuel situation In Michigan is such t mat conservation by every pos- sible means has become imperative, State Fuel Adminlotrator Prudden late, today issued drastic orders to impel curtailment in the use of coal. The orders, which become effective Jan. 17, affect almost every form of com- mercial activity, as well as churches, clubs and street lighting. / Limited Hours- The use of heat and light in retail and wholesale stores, office buildings and "all places of business" i limited to nine consecutive hours on all week days except Satur arywhek a limited 12 hours i4 allowed. The closing hopr must not be later than 10 o.'lock. Restaurants and lunch rooms 10ow operating 24 hours are included in the order but eating places may be oper- ated during the nine hours at night, if permission is obtained from the may- or. Complete closing of theaters and motion picture houses on Monday and .Tuesday of each week is required and on other days the hours for operation shall not be In excess of fIve hours. They are required to close not later than 11 o'clock. Churches are allowed to be heated six hours a week. Bars Must Close at 10 Bars and cafes must close at 10 o'clock. Outside advertising signs are entirely prohibited. Inside lighting in stores after closing hours is limited to "safety lights." Lighting of streets, parks and boulevards is to be conned to necessary lights for safety. Mr. Pruden estinates that strict obervence ot $he regulations will re- sul in a daly saving of 1tf09- tons Food 1pon*y Required By Congress Washington, Jan. 1.-StrIcter econ- omy of food is to be required of the American people by new. laws put in the making today in congress. That Michigan will not drop her intercollegiate athletics this year, was the decision reached by the University senate late Monday night. The resolutiondadvocating the dis- continuance of athletics which was presented to the senate for consider- ation at the November meeting failed to pass at this time by an almost un- animous vote. The resolution stated: - The Resolution "Wherea*) the unprecedented ex- pansion of industry and the great in- crease of food products occasioned by our entry into the great war, together with the necessity of transporting men,m milio s, and foo. t .Furope, have so taxed our transportation re- sources as to cause shortages of fuel and stable foods in our home cities, and to menace our chances of win- ning the war; and Whereas, the proper demands upon all to support the Liberty Loans, Red Cross, the army Y. M. C. A., and other organizations and Institutions, must introduce hardships in meeting the assessments which have been regular- made upon students for the support of athletics; be it therefore "Resolved, that the University Sen- ate recommends to the Board of Re- gents that, with the close of the pres- ent season, ' intercollegiate athletics at the University of Michigan be dis- continued for the period of the war." Arguments Voiced It was pointed out at the meeting that since the government has taken charge of the railways, it can prohibit the use of the roads for transpor- ting crowds at any time. It was also stated that the government had encouraged athletics at the various training camps, and notably, had not abolished athletics at West Point and Annapolis. In this connection, letters were read from President Wilson, Secretary Daniels and Secretary Bak- er, expressing favorAby the continu- ance of intercolleglate athletics. . DELAYED INLANDER APPEARS TOMORROW "Dona Fereintes," Street Walt Story, heads List of Fea. tures The Inlander will not go on sale today as was announced, due to un- avoidable delay, but will appear on the campus tomorrow morning. "Dona Ferentes," a story of street waifs, by Catherine Connell, '18, and a fairy story by Katherine Harrington, '18, are featured in the January num- ber, as well as "P. N. R.," a short story, and two poems by Muriel Bab- cock, grad., and Allis Hussey, '21.. STUDENT COUNCIL CHOOSES OFFICERS FOR NEW SEMESTER C. A. D{art, .'1$,, was elected presi- dent of the Student council for. the en suing semester at a meeting held in the White studio yesterday at noon. The council met at that time to have their picture taken for the Michigan- ensian and while waiting proceeded with the semi-annual election. The other officers are: James I. McClintock, '19, vice-president; A. W. Boyd, '18, recording secretary; E. E. Raymond, '18E, corresponding secre- tary; H. C. Kramer, '18D, treasurer; and E. C. Baumgarten, '18D, auditor. PRIVATE FAMILIES TIDED COLD SPELL BY ACTION The University again relieved Ann Arbor's coal shortage by giving 50 tons more to the city, making a total of- 150 tons now turned over by Regent Jun- ius E. Beal, local fuel administrator. Second OVER "The situation is tided ovr . tnat time, the for this cold wave, as far as private visable to to families are concerned," said Thomas will not be O'Brien, acting chief of police, last n the spring, night. "Thanks to the University and Mr. Beal the immediate trouble is al- Semester leviated. It is the manufacturers that The second will now feel the shortage most ser- bagin the olk iously." ' may take mo Begins and COUNTY ASKED TO RAISE $(lO00,000 IN STAMP CAMPAIGN Plans for the thrift stamp sale cam- paign will be discussed at a meeting of the committee in charge to be held Thursday noon at the city Y. M. C. A. [t is the aim of this committee under the leadership of Mr. Francis Bacon, '02, and Mr. H. J. Abbott, to raise $1,000,000 in Washtenaw county through - the sale of these stamps. Headquarters ar tod e opened in the city Y. M. C. A. building. Classes in the engin will continue.-up to the night of the semester weeks set aside for ex is customary. Each in give the examinations d ular meetings of the ch and time being left er own discretion. The f this resolution yesterday NO Early Disi Because of the lapse o the semesters that usi the efficiency of the co cause the students prac Factories Needy s.oilit H. D. Runciman, one of the manag- sibilty ers of the Hoover Steel Ball company, place be stated last night that there seemed to semeste be no relief in view for them. "We are closed indefinitely," said Mr. Runci- The 1 man. "The situiation is unchanged, hold ex and we have no coal in prospect. Cer- not Toll tainly we cannot run without fuel." ing colt The efforts of the company to get ations f the delivery of coal for which they had announ contracted earlier in the season have failed due to the congestion in trans- Given portation. J. C. The Parker Manufacturing company home in has about one day's supply on hand as the and no hopes of getting more. heavy s Other manufacturing plants are in attempt the same predicament, and while many Ann -A have sufficient amounts on hand for Giffen a few days there is no prospect of re- accordin plenishing their supply. he woul Deliveries Delayed side of Mr. O'Brien stated that deliveries driftedr have been further hampered by the any hea storms of the past week which have will be been of a general character and that for abo still greater quantities of coal are needed to heat homes properly. German The cars of coal, expected from To- ledo this week by Mr. Beal have not With yet arrived, but it is hoped that this Jan. 15. allotment will come by the last of the ing an week to -act as a supplement to the ican av loan of the University. nearest Duri D. A. C. Gets Churchill Painting sions th Detroit, Jan. 15.-"The Brunette within2 Venus," Julius Rolshoven's famous oring t painting, which has hung for years in they dr Istrat ! storm Saturday ting to motor .rbor. n had spent Fr ig to his brott id be able to ge the .city he - roads and was adway. It is e unable to res ut two weeks. if a ; the America .-Enemy air increased int iatian centei the lines-. nged to two o'3loek on Course 36 ruesday and in editorial * * iam T. F rtland, 0 ock, in Hi noon, in :ience aud * * * * * * oster of * re., will * ill audi- * stead of * itorium * :ed. The * will be * military * .d. The * so invit- * Dr. Florrer Writes Volume of Essays Dr. W. W. Florrer of the German de- partment, has written a series of es- says that have been collected, under the title, "German Liberty Authors," "The Attituide of Modern German Writ- ers Toward Religion," and "Bismark," are perhaps the most noteworthy of the essays, the latter being an epic' poem which treats of the struggles of the German people for democracy, in the nineteenth century. Other titles -are "Gustav Freenssen," and "Shill- er's Conception of Liberty." Emma Goldman's Speech Postponed Emma Goldman will not appear on- Saturday of this week, as previously announced, and her final address will have to be indefinitely postponed. The United States supreme court has upheld her conviction for con- spiring with Alexander Berknja to obstruct operation of the draft law, and as a result she 'will he escorted' by a United States marshal to Jeffer- son, Mo., federal penitentiary, to sere two years. the back room of - Churchil's 158 w Woodward avenue, his been presented i to the Detroit Athletic club. The n painting was considered one of Rol- c shoven's best nudes, and was highly c prAised by London critics when it hung in a place of honor-in the rooms * of the Pastel society in London. It * was thought that the original pur- * chase price was $10,000. For 15 years * the picture has hung in the sequest- * ered lounge room of Churchill's, 11- * luminated by dim lights. Mr. Preston, * the owner of the picture, has refused * $20,000 for the painting. - * ;lose ans to ma ropped vhich in mIi n which-the ately the G , lt-medi be elect courses. itary tr, Catherine Connell Elected to Stylus Catherine Connell, '18, author of "Dona Ferentes," which appears in the Inlander this month, has been elected a member of Stylus, honorary literary society for women. * * * *' * ." * * x- : tDamrosch" Orchestra A, P. M. --90 PLAYERS- -