N QUOTA! BOOST YOUR COUNTRY AND ALMA MAT] THE WEATHER SHOWERS A-ND COOLER TODAI Ar 4by A 7W AN .4ilt r t jIaitg y . A SSOCIATEI PRESS DlAY AND NIGHT M URT ICE D YPIBE I I l I O . XXVIII. No. 137: ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1918. PRICE THREE CENTS ERMANS CAPTURE POILKAPPELLE, LANGEMARCK, NORTHEAST OF YPRES1 BRITISH RETIRE FROM WYTSCHAETE THIRD LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE BEGINS AS 400 MEN AND WOMEN ARE SWORN INTO COUNTY PREPAREDNESS BOARD AVY ROMIBARI{1ENTS OF MONTI)IDIER; NO FANTRY ACTION NO T1 IN- TISH MAINTAIN LINES NEAR ARRAS le on Ninth Day Increase Intensity on Fron From 3c- tere t Mcsmiis Ridge 1I BULLETIN Berlin via. London, April 17.-The Germans have occupied Poelkappelle and ILangemarck northeast of Ypres. The announcement is made by general hea tquarters this evening. After gaining a footing today in the village of Meteren and Wytschaete, the British were forced to make a second retirement, according to Field Marshall Haig's report from France tonight. Bombardment North of Montdidler Paris, April 17.-- There were heavy bombarments today north of Mont- didier but no infantry action, accord- ing to the war office announcement tonight. The text of the statement says: "There were no infantry actions during the day. The enemy bombard- ed our first line and several villages near Montdder. Our battries counter shelled the enemy. "On April 15 and 16 four German airplanes were brought down. British Holding at Arras Ottawa, Ont., April 17. -An attack is impending between Bailleul and Wytschaete, says a correspondent at British headquarters in France in a dispatch received here tonight. The correspondent adds that the .British are maintaining their posi- tions south of Arras. (By Associated Press) April 17.-Out of the chaos of the tremendous battle along the Lys river south and southwest of Ypres, there have come during the past day reports which are more encourging to the allies. The British have held all the ground which they were be- fending on Tuesday and have struck back so that Meteren and Wytschaete were retaken and held for a time. Germans Gain Near Ypres The most disturbing news has been a report from Berlin that Poelkappelle and Langemarek have been taken by the Germans. The battle, now in its ninth day, has deepened in intensity at many points along the front from Messines ridge to Meteren. There have been reports that the Germans have oc- cupied the village of St. Elo which lies less than three miles south of Ypres. Fierce Fighting on Arras Sectors The line in front of Arras has been the scene of fighting. In the Picardy sector there has been lively artillery engagements. The Turks announce that they have taken the city of Batun. Baron Rajecz has been named for- eign minister of Austria-Hungary. FRENCH PLAY DIRECTED BY PROFESSOR E. L. ADAMS Rehearsals for "Le Retour Imprevu" and "L'Avocat Patelin," the plays to be presented next Thursday night by the Cercle Francais, which until re- cently have been held in the society rooms, have been transferred to Sarah Caswell Angell hall, where th plays will be produced next week. Following the example of the Cer- cle Francais in 1911 and 1915, two one-act plays will be given this year rather than the single longer drama. Prof. E. L. Adams, a member cf the French department, and faculty di- rector of the Cercle Francais, is in charge of the production of the plays next Thursday. "Les Pattes de Mouche," the play presented by the Cercle last year, was coached by Pro- fessor Adams, with the assistance of Prof. A. B. Johrison. This play, to- gether with "L'Amour - Medecin," which was performed in January by the French faculty members, offers ample proof of Professor Adam's abil- itv aa director of French drama. Companies Move To Ferry Field Beginning today the military com- panies will meet on Fery Field for athletic drill at 4:15 o'clock instead of in Waterman gymnasium. Each day the companies which used to have gym work on that day will go to the south end of Ferry Field, where they will be put through various forms of athletic exercises and games. Three diamonds have been laid out on which indoor baseball will be play- ed. This game is well known in Ann krbor and is very popular among the students. Although the soft ball de- tractsbsomewhat from the game, it can be played in a much smalled space than regulation baseball and in thus better, where a large number are going to participate and the space is limited. Squads will be pitted against each other, so that every man in the company, which is having athle- tic drill, will be able to get into the game. Regulation baseball will be played by picked teams from the companies. Each company will be represented, a schedule will be arranged, and the championship of the brigadeedeter- mined. There will be a meeting of representatives from the companies at 1:30 o'clock Saturday in order to dis- cuss plans for the season. Masks, catchers' mitts bats, and balls will be furnished but the players will have to use their own fielders' and first basemen's gloves. The regular baseball teams will practice on the days when their companies are having athletic drill on Ferry Field. RAILROAD BOARD RUNS ERIE CANAL Washington, April 17. - Director General McAdoo tonight ordered that the Erie canal be taken over by the railroad administration and that a fleet of barges be constructed im- mediately to operate under the di- rection of G. A. Tomlinson of Duluth, Minn. It is hoped by this way to re- lieve freight traffic. IEDIC'S MUST PROVE ABILITY TO WIN RESERVE COMMISSIONS Men on the inactive list of the medi- cal enlisted reserve corps in school must show their instructors that they have the capability and special re- quirements needed if they wish to be- come officers in the corps upon gra- duation, according to word received at the dental college. Men who show little promise of be- coming satisfactory officers should be divided from the capable ones and be sent into the service as laboratory or other assistants in the camps. The action probably to be taken at the dental college will be to grade each man along several different lines such as character, interest in work, special ability or inclinations, and let the War department itself decide up- on the merits of each case. The or- der emphasizes the fact that schools should by no means lower the qualifi- cationsof graduates in order to keep certain- favored students from the draft. UMION ANNOUNCES COMMITTEES FOR ELECTION DAY, MAY 3 Announcement was made yesterday of the nominating and election com- mittees for the Union offices which will be filled on campus election day, May 3. The former committee, which will make the nominations, is composed of Stephen S. Attwood, '18E, chairman; Alan W. Boyd, '18; Harold C. Cram- er. '18D; A. L. Kirkpatrick, '18, and James W. Thomas, '18L. The election committee, which will have charge of the balloting, is head- ed by William S. Kammerer, '18L, as- sisted by Lowell B. Genebach, '20; William W. Hinshaw, Jr., '20, and Donald M. Springer, '19E. The nominating committee is to make its report the early part of next week. * * * * * * * * * * * * *1 * * * * * * 1* * * * * * * The R. O. T. C. companies,' men in the ordnance course, and' the drafted men training here will meet at 6:45 o'clock sharp tonight at Waterman gymnasium to take' part in the Liberty Loan parade.' The other departments of.the Uni- versity not connected with the' above will meet at the same time' as follows:' Members of the faculty, on the' diagonal walk, north of the Law building. Students in the literary college, State street, south of the Law' building. Law students, on the campus' walk, east of the Law building.' Engineering students, east of' the Science building. Medical students, west side of the Medical building.' Dents, Pharmics, and Homoe-' ops, north University avenue, in' front of the Chemistry building.' All women students wishing to take part in the parade are urged to line up at 6:45 o'clock sharp' behind the literary students, in' in front of University hall. * * * * * * * * * * * * Faculty _ Over-Subscribes Total Subseription $102,050 &Qll ~; UNIVERSITY PROMISED HONOR FLAG IF QUOTA IS REACHED PLANS COMPLETED FOR BIG PARADE * * * * * * * * * * * TOTALS IN CAMPUS DRIVE Yesterday's faculty subscrip- tions ....................$ 14,800 Previously announced ... 87,250 Campus total..........$102,050 Faculty over-subscrip- tion ....................$ 22,050 *: * *: * *: ONE OF THE BIG SCENES IN "MIS S HOBBS," THE FARCE WHICH THE COMEDY CLUB PRESENT S TOMORROW NIGHT AT THE MAJESTIC THEATER. DESTRUCTION OF ART IS NO ADVNTAE TO IIUNS PROF. H. R. CROSS SAYS GERMANS AIM FOR LARGEST TARGETS "The destruction bf works of art by the Germans is done merely for des- truction's sake as it has no military advantages," said Prof. Herbert R. COMBINED CLUBS WILL ISI iLANSING PI. 26 PLANS ALSO BEING MADE FOR SPRING CONCERTS IN TWO OThER CITIES The Varsity Glee and Mandolin clubs will give a concert in Lansing on April 26, according to the an- nouncement of the management of the * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * (Philip Slomovitz) The third Liberty Loan drive among the students officially began last night * * * * * * * * * * * * * when more than 400 men and women were sworn in as members of the Cross in his talk last night in Alumni clubs yesterday. Memorial hall on " The German Des- truction of Works of Art." The talk was accompanied by slides showing buildings in Belgium and France before and after the German bombardment of them. "They took special pains to destroy the cathedrals as they were the most prominent buildings and the easiest marks for the German guns," Professor Cross pointed out, "Although other build- ings of some of the towns were more important commercially the cathed- rals contained priceless, un-replace- able art treasures which were not merely the pride of Belgium and France but of the whole world." aMore Valuable Works Protected "The Germans did not confine them- selves to buildings which were still in their entirety" he continued "But even more completely destroyed the picturesque and historic ruins." Pictures were shown which depicted the manner in which the more valua- ble works of art in Paris and Italy have been c.overed in order to protect them so far as possible from German and Austrian air raids. Professor Cross related how the Belgians removed the priceless paint- ings from the Louvon cathedral to England in order to save them from destruction by the German shells. Italian Art Uninjured Prof. Cross said that thanks to pro- vidence Italy's countless art treasures have almost wholly escaped injury and he hoped that it would be possible to preserve them from the wanton de- struction of the 'huns.' colN TYI' ED) (ROSS AE BIG FORTNIGHTLY SI1>MENT A Alarge shipment, which includes all articles made from Myarch 28 to April 12, was made by the Washtenaw county branch of the Red Cross yes- terday. One hundred and seventeen pairs of socks were completed besides 106 other knitted garments. Surgical dressings numbered 11,102, and shirts, pajamas, and jackets of various kinds, 215. The supplies were completed by 20 pairs of bed socks and 400 hospital bags. Inspecting and packing of all arti- cles turned in is now being carried on at 514 Williams street. Space in the Dieterle store building has been dona.- ted for the purpose. The work of the Ann Arbor chapter is still sent directly, without inspection as for- merly. A quota of knitted goods to be fin- ished between each shipment .is now regularly assigned,. and yarn is dis- tributed to registered knitters until the quota is filled. Alumni in Lansing have been eager for some time to secure the engage- ment and the date has finally been arranged. The purpose of the concert is to reorganize the alumni associa- tion in the capital city. The net pro- ceeds are to be given to the Red Cross for .war work in France. Every effort will be made to take the entire mem- bership of the combined clubs and repeat the success of the recent Ann Arbor concert. Entertainment is being arranged by the alumni. Plans are different in Lansing than other cities where the clubs will appear. All members will be entertained at the homes of the alumni instead of being accommodated at the hotel. A reunion banquet is scheduled for Friday evening of the concert. It will be held at 6:30 o'clock in honor of the clubs. Maize and blue dress ribbons will be worn by every member as at the February concert. Grand Rapids and Port Huron are planning on having the clubs for con- certs this spring. The former city is attempting to arrange for an appear- ance the night following the Lansing concert. Other cities will also be on the schedule. The clubs were forced to refuse an engagement for an ex- tended trip through Indiana and I1- linois before vacation. They were asked to sing in the interest of the Liberty Loati campaign in those states. The final rehearsal of the Glee club will be held at 7 o'clock tonight in the School of Music. Attendance at this rehearsal will determine the per- sonnel of the club for the trip. COUNT BOAIN)R REVa TES CAIL FOR 3I2 DRAFTED MEN Orders were received yesterday by the local selective draft board from the adjutant general for 32 men to be sent to Columbus barracks, Colum- bus, Ohio, on May 10. No special re- quirements were mentioned in the orders. The men are to be inducted from class one and will be credited to the next quota. Men engaged in agricul- ture are not to be taken. It is not known where the men will be sent after they reach the Columbus bar- racks. Lieutenant Sent To Ordnance School First Lieuten'ant Samuel *G. Barker, graduate of Yale university, and of the first officer's training camp at Fort Monroe, has been assigned to the ordnance school here as assistant to Captain E. T. White. lie was sta- tioned at Watertown arsenal until the closing of that station. DRESS REHEARSAL FOR "MISS HOBBS" The scene above on this page from "Miss Hobbs," the farce which the Comedy Club will present at the Ma- jestic theater tomorrow night, shows Miss Hobbs herself, Jean Maclennan, '19, seated, with Wolf Kingsearl, John C. Carey, at her feet, luring him into making love to her as part of her campaign for the liberation of oppres- sed womanhood. To the right is Mrs. Percival King- searl, Eva M. Herzberg, '19, who Miss Hobbs believes is the wife of the man at her feet. Looking over the screen at the back is Millicent Farey, Mary Dodge Brown, '18, another in- mate of what the men of the neigh- borhood call, "Miss Hobb's lunatic asylum." It is but one of the many sparkling scenes in the play. The first dress rehearsal will be held this morning at the Majestic, the members of the cast having been excused from classes for the purpose. STUDENTS SAVE PRESIDENT'S FURNITURE WHEN HOUSE BURNS Madison, Wis. April 17.-Students carried out the furniture and house- hold goods of Pres. C. R. Van Hise, of the University of Wisconsin, when his home caught fire last Wednesday. The fire started from a blow-torch used by a painter and for a time threatened the entire structure. About $3,000 damage was done before it was extinguished, and in the meantime crowds of students carried out the furniture and a company of cadets who were drilling nearby stood guard. PROF. I1. C. SADLER TO ASSIST IN STEEL SHIP CONSTRUCTION Prof. Herbert C. Sadler, head of the marine engineering department of the engineering college, has been called to Washington to assist the government in steel ship construction. Professor Sadler has been granted a leave of absence by the University and will report at the capital about May 5th. He has been active in gov- ernment work here at the University ever since the declaration of war. Prof. Edward -M. Bragg will carry on the work in marine engineering and naval architecture during Profes- sor Sadler's absence. SENIORS MUST ORDER CAPS AND GOWNS SOMETIME TODAY Orders for caps and gowns will be taken today for the last time. All seniors who have not yet made arrangments for "swing-out" must do so today or the caps and gowns will not be here for April 26. George Kyer and George Moe are the dealers handling the caps and gowns, and the Wadhams 'company are taking the orders for the senior' canes. Washtenaw county War Preparedness committee by Roscoe 0. Bonisteel, '12L, general organizer of the commit- tee. Room 101 of the Economics building was filled to its capacity when the members of the student committee pledged their allegiance to the causes for which America stands, and declared themselves ready to do any war preparedness work for the county committee whenever called up on to do so. Warns Gathering In introducing Bonisteel, the prin- cipal speaker of the evening, Frank Bacon, '20, who acted as chairman, warned the gathering that there were traitors as well as German spies in this country, and that it was the duty of every loyal American to help fortify the trenches in the rear of the battlefields, the trenches at home. Promises Flag Bonisteel promised the campus, on behalf of the Washtenaw county com- mittee that an honor flag would be given if the quota ascribed the stu- dents should be over subscribed. Prof. Clyde E. Love, of the mathe- matics department, general campus chairman of the faculty canvass, ex- plained the terms of the Loan and the mechanism of the plan for the drive. He emphasized the fact that no appli- cations would be accepted unless ac- companied by five per cent of the sub- scription on the government plan, or ten per cent on the bank plan. Prof. Wilson Speaks Prof. Clyde E. Wilson, of the engin- eering college, chairman of the stu- dent canvass among the men, ex- plained the plan for the subdivision of the teams, and the duties of each vol- unteer. Mildred C. Mighell, '18, di- rector of the canvass among the wo- men, met with her committee, and dis- cussed the plans of the drive among the women. A women's representative will be in room 102 Economics building from 5 to 5:30 o'clock daily to receive re- turns of sales. The women voluteers who were not present at yesterday's meeting, or who failed to get the necessary credentials, may call at this time and see the officials in charge. .Plans for Parade Completed Plans have already been completed for the Liberty Loan parade in which the city and .University are to take part. The Varsity band will head the line. President Harry B. Hutchins will be at the head of the faculty, while Mayor Ernst M. Wurster will lead the city's representation. The parade, will wind up at the Court House, where an open air pep meet- ing will.be held. City. Lacks $63985 Ann Arbor lacked $63,985 yester- day afternoon of filling her quota having subscribed $804,310.,° The local committee is confident of flying an honor flag by tomorrow noon. The county has already subscribed $1,$44,- 860, lacking $207,435 of filling the quota.