T1 ,E 1'fCHIGAN DAILY SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 1918. .. .... .. * * * * * * A * * AT T HE THEATERS ,ichard Bennett in a," at the Garrick. "The Very Julia Sanderson in "Rambler ose," at the Whitney, Friday, pril 5. * * * * * * * * * "' Chauncey a Time," at April 8. Olcott in "Once Upon the Whitney, Monday, TODAY Majestic'-"Cheating lic," the Pub- * Wuerth--Lina Cavalieri in "The Tempters." Also "Call to Arms." Orpheum-Triangle Players in "Little Red Decides." Also com- edy, "Coward Courage." * * * * * * * * * * , . * . S * * * * * AT THE GARRICK It would seem to be a difficult, not to say a perilous, task to construct a farce with eugenics as its central top- ic, yet this is what Messrs. Anderson and Weber, the producers, claim has been accomplished, by William Le Baron in his comedy, "The Very Idea." According to advance notices the play is a most laughable and amusing com- edy, in spite of the seriousness of the subject matter. AT THE MAJESTIC "Cheating the Public," a William Fox film dealing with food profiteering and the child labor problem, will be shown JULIA SANDERSON IN "RAMBLER ROSE," AT THE WHITNEY, FRI- DAY, APRIL 5. Seniors!. Don't put off having your measure taken for your Cap and Gown at the Majestic today. The scene of the story is a factory town. The picture is full of thrilling scenes and shows an electric chair in opera- tion, a series of food riots, and a thrilling night race between a train and an automobile. The-cast includes Enid Markley, Ralph Lewis, Bertram Grasby, and Tom Wilson. Grass Fires Cause Damage to Frees "Students of the University and the people of Ann Arbor should be par- ticularly careful not to start grass fires at this time of the year, as well 'as in the autumn," said Prof. Leigh J. Young yesterday. "The forestry de- partment of the University has valu- able plantings of yloung evergreen trees on the University farm three miles out of Ann Arbor on the Liberty street road, above Barton pond, on the Botanical farm, and on the White farm, which the University recently purchased. In many places one can- not tell where the plantings of young- trees are, because of the tall grass. Consequently a mere grass fire will destroy in an hour several years' work and cause hundreds of dollars loss. "Recently a comparatively small grass fire damaged a large part of last years planting on the Werdanan farm owned by the Edison company. A large part of such fires are started by the carelessness of people when they throw away burning matches, cigar and cigarette butts. "A great many people purposely set fire to the grass on their places think- ing that it improves. the grass al- though this is veryharmful as it des- troys the humus of the dead grass which adds to the fertility of the soil. As grass fires can do so much dam- age when any one sees a grass fire he should put it out instead of letting it burn itself out. Swing Out April Sixth No deposit required with order NICKYI AND WILLIE IT IS TO RUSSIAN-HUN RULERS KAISER AND CZAR IN LETTERS BEFORE WAR SHOW AFFECTION Petrograd, March 30.-One of the letters written by Emperor William of Germany'to the then Emperor Nicho- las of Russia, addressed to "My Dear Nicky" and signed "Willy" and lately made public by the Bolshevik govern-, ment, contains Emperor William's views on anarchists and a complaint that "these scoundrels are allowed to live in Great Britain and there form plots against the life of anyone." Emperor William expressed in this communication his sympathy for Nich- olas over an "untimely visit" by a British fleet to Russian ports. Ger- man designs, in the building of the Berlin to Bagdad railway, "Willy" as- sured his royal cousin in Russia, "re- lated only to the well-being of hu- manity." Invited to Meeting Nicholas was advised by the German emperor to endeavor to forget the cares and troubles of state by man- oeuvring his guard troops and was in- vited to meet Emperor William at Swinemunde where, he promised they would "try to have a good time." The date of this letter is not known but it is supposed here to have been written some time in 1914, several years later than the dates of a large number of other "Dear Willy" and "Dear Nicky" letters already divulged by the Bolsheviki to show their con- tempt for secret diplomacy. The letter follows in part: Advises Interest in Guard "My dear Nicky: "Many thanks for your sweet letter which was handed to me by Tatist- cheff and the second one which Vlad- imir gave me today. I fully sympa- thise with you during these terrible times. The best way to forget the cares and troubles connected with the state of affairs in the country is the method you have adopted, viz, to oc- cupy yourself with your splendid guard, to make manoeuvres with it and to talk with it. This gives you satisfaction and also gives pleasure to the troops, who without doubt, when troublous times come, will re- pay you for the care you now give to them and will prove their gratitude by being a faithful, trustworthy and unconquerable weapon in the hands of their monarch. "I quite agree with you regarding the question of anarchists. Their at- tempt was a cowardly and criminal act. The difficulty of fighting with this plague of humanity lies, as you rightly remark, in the fact that in many countries and especially in Great Britain, these scoundrels can live without hindrance and can there taken by our two governments for the supervision of such persons have not been successful, because they can live in full freedom in London and there develop their designs of death. The4 right place for such scoundrels is the scaffold and in some cases the luna- tic asylum. All the continental pow-+ ers should send a proposal to the British government, asking it to join the international agreement for the fight against these beasts. I think that with mutual agreement and wit a view to defending life and cul- ture, it would be possible to prohibit the production of chemical products for the filling of bombs under threat of severe punishment. Refers to Franz-Joseph "The good old emperor, Franz-Jo- seph, whom I have just visited looks fairly robust, although age makes him stoop somewhat. He was also much annoyed at the behavior of his par- liament. The hours which I spent with him were very pleasant owing to his kindness, gentleness and no- bility. I visited the exceedingly in- teresting old restorated castle of Maugenstein, which belongs to the famous traveler, Pi'ince Wilchek. This is a model of Gothic architecture, and the furniture dating from the 13-15 centuries is of great interest. "Now, Good-bye, dear Nicky. God bless you and keep you. My hearty greeting to Alice and au revoir until Swinemunde, where we will try to have a good time. "Always your faithful friend and cousin, "Willy." UNITARIAN PASTOR PREACHES LAST SERMON TIS MORNING The Rev. Robert S. Loring of the Unitarian church will deliver his fare- well .sermon at 10:30 o'clock this morning, on the subject, "Why We Liberals Celebrate the Easter Hope." He will leave Ann Arbor for Boston to take up work on clergymen's pen- sions. The Students' society will also be addressed by the Reverend Loring at 6:30 o'clock on "The Greatest Mys- tery," David Nash, '20, will sing. A reception will be given Monday eve- ning in the Guild rooms. "MILITARY BALL PLANNED FOR APRIL 20 IN WATERMAN GYM A military ball to be given by the combined University and cadet bands, open to the campus, is planned for April 20, in Waterman gymnasium. The music will be furnished by the 65-piece band and special features of all kinds will be introduced. To give the members of the band an opportunity to enjoy the dance, the music will be arranged so that 25 pieces at one time will be in service. AlRlCAD E Shows at 3 7 and 8:30 Eastern Time i5c Unless Otherwise Specified. Mon r Viola Dana in "Weaver of D eams" and Dew Comedy, "Bright bights Dimmed." Tues-Wed--3Clara Kimball Young in "The Marionettes" and (Tues.) Pathe News, (Wed.) Mutt & Jeff Cartoon, "the trainer's Assistant." ThuiFri-4-5-Mae Marsh in "The Be- loved Traitor" and Christie Comedy, "help, Help, Police." 20c. The Gown of estiny GOOHEIAI FLRLco. Do your bit-dance at Armory, April 2-benefit Co. I.-Adv. Gasoline 23c, Polarine 50c. Staebler & Co., 117 S. Ashley St.-Adv. The Daily's specialty is serrice tn everyone. Let us serve you- Adv 2 r 4.: Also Charlie Chaplin in "THE VAGABOND" The Greatest Program of Feature Pictures ever offered in one week in any Ann Ar- bor Theatre. THIS WEEK Flowers Plants Ferns Baskets Corsages Decorations ' kbl WHITNEY APRIL t Direct from Months of Mirth and Melody at the Empire Theatre, New York. Charles Frohman presents N JOSEPH ".'ilaiat it Sl i Bti i 9i li3 l E#I ltll1111111$ WuerthTheatre i MYatin:ees -2 :0, 3:~30- Eveniugs-6:3o, 8:00, 9:30 eI5c; Evenings 2c II-1iNC FOR MRCH _' m." ion -31 \A_; L Tia Ca lieri in "The 1 oayAlt so Son of " I~iore,"alto .Arms." .- ree drerick in "Ais. )ae'si~eeosx"Also "Eagle - lir Iis Weber in "Price 1a Good Time, 7 parts. Also Corn- Innocent." News "o. comedy, "All Aboard." Sun-M on- 7--oroi by Dalton in- 1; ve7Lettcrs;." A1so 1 on of D oc-" rpheumTheatre w Matinees-2:oo, 3:30 Evenings-6:30, 8:oo, 9:30 Mat. oc; Eve. in Children c ROOKINGS FOR MARCH i-TrianglePlayrs in - "L~iite Red Decides." Also Comedy, Coward Courage." STues-Olive Thomas in "Indiscreet S o ine." Also "fEagle Eye," No. 4. (:v ryet.)- = 1< ' -;co-ge eban ,_iinl "Lost in 4-5-I'auline Starke in Shoes That Danced." Also Keystone u"Rlined by a Ihurnb ,}t11 ;f E L y l PhonltililltIllIr 21 i Z25 E, Ub-rty. -Phone 13'21 TODAY-SUNDAY Alma Ruebens In the most emphatic triumph of their careers, Music by Book by Victor Jacobi Harry B. Smith (Authors of "Sybil") The Incomnparable Empire Theatre Cast, Production and Chorus Intact. Mail Orders Now Prices-LOWER FLOOR $2 .00-BALCONY $1.0041.50 In a Patriotic Film I I k' GEO. W. KYER No. University At Thayer MAJESTIC -and Monday 1,,- Nights: Orch- BalanceHouse 25c to $1.00 GARRICK Pop.Mats Wed and Fri., 25c to $1.00 Seats Now ENID MARKEY in I i Messrs Anderson and Weber Offer Richard Bennett Defiance of Public and Govern n See ,Soul-Stirring Expose of Child L Factory Girl's Fight With Vici Hunger Eating Away Life of Great Demonstration Against H Girl's Life and Death StruggleI See Dramatic, Palpitating Murder 1 Cruel Brow-Beating of Aged Ju Wogderful Night Race Betwee In Wm. Le Baron's Sportive Stork Chase " The Very Idea" A new tangled Farce on an Old-fashioned Subject Public ment by Food Purveyor! abor Conditions! ous Foreman! Poverty-Stricken Woman! eartless Profiteer! With Employer! Trial Scenes! uror! n Auto and Train! I form plots against the life of anyone. Spain Asks England "I know that the Spanish prime minister requested the Prince of Wales to express to His Majesty Ed- ward VII the desire of the Spanish nation that the British government should combine with the continental powers in order to take serious re- pressive measures against this sect. Boastful Confession 'That Upsets Circumstantial Evidence! 20c We pay the Tax a