" , I I ' 'I THE WEATHER FAIR AND COOL TODAY I i i ~aitig UNITED PRE DAY AND NIGHT WIRE SERVICE VOL. XXVII. No. 166. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1917. PRICE FIVE NTI __ STUDENTS PROVE READYI TO FOSTER SPIRIT OF HONOR CREED SUPPORTED BY MANY UNI- VERSITY MEN WHO PLEDGE SUPPORT GRIFFINS TAKE IN 12 NEW MEMBERS All-Campus Honorary Society Holds Annual Spring Initia- tion THOSE MAY WISHING SIGN UP TO TODAY Union and Daily Office Will Give Op- portunity to Affix Names n to List Proving themselves in favor of the e attempt to foster a greater spirit of t honor among the students of the Uni- ' versity a number of men yesterdayC signed the creed drawn up by a group s of students on the campus who aim to create this spirit.n The following names were signed: C. M. Coulter, '18L, D. A. Smith, '17E, E. E. Pardee, '17, H. A. Fitzger- ald, '17, L. E. Joslyn Jr., '1L, A. J. Gornetzky, '19L, H. L. Davis, '17, D. W. Sessions, '17L, H. A. Taylor, '17E, A. S. Hart, '17, Willis Brodhead, '17E, J. F. Maulbetsch, '17P, A. E. Hecker, '17E, D. S. Rood.'17, E. E. Mack, '17E, H. L. Carroll, '17E, R. E. Folz, '17, J. C. Robbins, '17, C. A. Zanelli, '17E, H. C. L. Jackson, '18, L. L. Thompson, '18, Allen Shoenfield, '18, Burdette Glenn, '18E, C. E. Gormsen, '18E, C. P. Emery, '18, W. M.,McKee, '18E, J. D. Hibbard,a '18E, C. W. Neumann, '18, N. H. Ibsen,t '18E, K. L. Weymeyer, '18, C. C. An-n drews, '18, A. L. Kirkpatrick, '18, E.a E. Wieman, '19, C. M. Sparks, '19E, H.P R. Louis, '19, C. S. Clark Jr., '19, D.P K. Mirrielees, '20E.o Any students wishing to sign the creed may do so at the Union or at The Daily offices in the Ann Arbors Press building on Maynard street. c The creed is as follows:n We believe- (1) That Michigan has given ust something for which we owe a debt of honor.1 (2) That our class has an honor spirit which we are in duty bound toI uphold.I (3) That we each as individualsx should preserve our self-respect and honor. (4) That our standards should not be lowered by countenancing the giv- ing or receiving of aid by any indi- viduals among us. (5) That one of the ways in which we can fulfill our duty to our Uni- versity, to class and to ourselves is to maintain a spirit of honor in exam-t inations as our conscience directs.t NEED CIVIL SERVICE CLERKS FOR WORK IN WASHINGTON The intelligence bureau received a1 call yesterday for 30 seniors or gradu- ates to act as civil service clerks in Washington. They will be needed for several months. The salary will be $2.00 a day but will not be available until an appropriation is made when it will be paid with arrears. All men interested in this should consult Prof. I. L. Sharfman as soon as possible. The intelligence bureau also has positions for the following men: Two junior chemists, one analytical chem- ist, two marine draftsmen, and 100 ship draftsmen for the navy. ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * SENIORS TO WEAR GOWNS * * WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS * * -- * * In keeping with Michigan tra- * * dition, it becomes the duty of all * * seniors whp expect to take degrees * * in June or at the close of the sum- * mer school session to wear their * * caps and gowns on Wednesdays * * and Fridhys until after Commence- * * ment. * * COMMITTEE IN CHARGE. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Griffins, all-campus honorary so- iety, initiated 10 new members yes- erday afternoon. The neophytes were R. Glenn Dunn, '18L, C. Philip Emery, 18, Burdette Glenn, '18E, Carl E. uormsen, '18E, John D. Hibbard, '18E, Harry R. Louis, '19, Robert C. Pat- erson, '18, Allen Shoenfield, '18, Clif- ord M. Sparks, '19E, Elton E. Wie- man, '19. A banquet was held in honor of the new members at the Union in the vening. E. E. Pardee, '17, acted as oastmaster, calling on Donald Smith, 17K, E. E. Wieman, '19, Dr. H. H. Cummings of the University health service, and N. E. Pinney for talks. The society plans to hold a dance next Tuesday evening at the Ann Ar- bor Country club. FINLAD EAERS SK REEOMROM RUSSIA PETROGRAD IS ANXIOUS OVER OUTCOME OF SWEDISH AGITATION Helsingfors, Finland, via Petrograd and London, May 22.-A congress of the Swedish political party, represent- ing a majority of Finland's wealthiest and most influential classes, yesterday passed a resolution favoring a com- plete separation of the Grand Duchy of Finland from Russia. The resolution reads: "The Finnish people have progressed so far in cultural and political devel- opment that Finland is entitled to make a demand to take her place as an independent state among the num- her of sovereign nations." This radical resolution is only the latest development of the separatis agitation which started aftersthe revo- lution and is occasioning anxiety i Petrograd and bringing out sharp com- ment in the Russian press. INLANDER OUT SOON Discussion of Next Year's Enrollmen Is Chief Topic Whether the women students wil dominate the campus next year anm transform existing institutions is th topic chosen for disussion by tw< contributors to the May Inlander which will go on sale Friday morn ing. One of the contributions i anonymous and the other is by Fran F. Nesbit, '17-'19L. Helen G. Davis, '17, is the author o "The Tie That Bound," a humorou short story. A history o the class o '61 and the preparations they mad while on the campus to assist th cause of the Union forces is containe in an article entitled "The War Clas of '61," by Ernest A. Baumgarth, '1 A number of prose articles, storie and poems make up the balance c the issue, the last of the current yea The Inlander will be on sale on th campus and at the bookstores Frida morning. Junior Jamboree Tickets G i o The remaining tickets fot- t Jamboree will be placed on s i at o'clock today in the corridor in Un versity hall for the general campus. The affair which is to take place o May 29, promises to be one of the bi gest affairs of the year for the juniC lit class. A contract has been awar ed to Mack & Co. for the decoration which will be of a semi-military styl Favors will be in the form of tassel hats in the national colors, and tl music will be Fisher's best. FRENCH OFFENSE HALTS__GERMANS American Flag on French Front 'mill Force German Peace, Says Ribot GROUND IS GAINED IN FACE OF GREAT GERMAN MOVE Premier Tells Chamber of Deputies 'Tihat Faults of the Past Are Rectified Paris, May 22.-France's great of- fensive, beginning in April, forstalled a German offensive movement. Its net result has not only been ground gained, but has forced many commanders to,use all of their reserv- es to stop the French attack. Premier Ribot so declared in a statement to- day, made on the eve of interpella-- tions in the chamber of deputies as to France's present military situation. "Perhaps people expect too much," Ribot asserted., discussing the offen- sive, "but if faults have been commit- ted in the past they have now been rectified in the changes we have made. Military headquarters are now solely concerned with military matters." The premier declared that "once the American flag is flying on the French front, Germany will be forced to ask for peace." * s1 London, May 22.-Striving desper- r ately to offset the Italian offensive on a the Isonzo fronts, a strong counter- f offensive was launched at Trentino s late yesterday, according to today's f official statement. The offensive opened with intenset artillery fire, following which an at-t tack was made in enmassed formation.i The attack was repulsed with heavyr enemy losses. The enemy gained ar temporary foothold but was drivenI out after two hours of hand to handc fighting, our troops pursuing. . WILSON MAY KEEP LIQUOR FROM NAVY' Proposed Bills Empower President tof Regulate Sale of In- to cants Washington, May 22.-Chairman Badgett of the house naval committee this afternoon introduced a bill giving power to the president to enforce pro- hibition in the navy. A bill suggested by Secretary of the Navy Daniels, in a letter to congress, authorizes the president to make regu- lations that shall forbid anyone to sell, furnish, or give intoxicants to of- ficers or men in uniform. The penalty for such an act would .be $5,000 fine or one year imprison- nment, or both. MIMES ELECT HEADS A. V. Livingston, '18E, Chosen Presi- dent of Organization for 1917-18 At a meeting of the Mimes held at the Union yesterday the following of- ficers were elected for the coming year: Presiddht, Alan V. Livingston, '18E; secretary, John S. Kasberger, '18; treasurer, A. J, Gornetzky, '17; librarian, John W. Langs, '17. Prof. W. A. Frayer of the history department was elected an honorary member of the organization. The new. members were also elected at this time, but their names will not be made public for a few days. The society voted to amend the con- stitution in order to provide for the division of the publicity committee into two branches, one for programs and the other for publicity. George L. Ohrstrom, '19L, was appointed chair- man of the former committee and Cecil C. Andrews, '18, chairman of the latter. t ! 1 - _.. - _. _.. a .. - . - 3ARRISTERS HOLD SPRING INITIATION enior Law Honorary Society Takes in 11 Junior Laws Barristers, enior law honorary so- iety, held its pring initiation yester- ay, taking in the following junior ws: James H. Cartwright, Joseph t. Comstock, Glenn M. Coulter, R. lenn Dunn, John M. Erwin, Donald Finkelbeiner, James F. Houghton, eorge F. Hurley, Frank S. Kremer, enjamin S. Motter, and James W. homas. Following the initiation ceremonies, banquet was held at the Union, L. S. lol, '17L, acting as toastmaster. peeches were given by the following: Vayland H. Sanford, '17L, R. Glenn lunn, '18L, Prof. Thomas A. Bogle, nd Dean Henry M. Bates of the law epartment. HID A OMULAE UNITI TO BE ORGANIZED HERE 40VERNNENT ORDERS CALLING FOR MORE RECRUITS RECEIVED Government orders calling for re- ruits to fill the third ambulance unit it the University of Michigan were re- :eived yesterday by Mr. F. Bacon, head >f the Michigan state intelligence bu- eau. Recruits for the new unit should ppear at Mr. Bacon's office in the Michigan Union building today if pos- ible. All applicants must sign up be- fore Thursday evening at the latest. Men desiring to enter the unit must take a physical examination before they will be passed on. These exam- inations will be given by Doctor Cum- mings of the health service and should be approved by Dr. J. F. Breakey. Doctor Breakey will check over the examinations any time dur- ing the remainder of the week at his offi ce. The war department is detailing of- ficers to schools throughout theacoun- try where units are being organized and one of these officers will be sent to the University of Michigan, arriv- ing some time later in the week, to take active charge of the recruiting. Enlistments for the first two units are expected to be complete by Friday. '17 BOOK OUT SOON Mic.iganensuan to Be Placed on Sale Tomorrow Morning Sales for the 1917 Michiganensian will start Thursday morning atn o'clock in the main corridor of Uni- versity hall, continuing throughout Thursday and Friday. One hundred copies of the book in excess of the number needed to fill the subscription list will be on sale during the two days at the regular price, $3.50 per copy. One of the new features of this year's publication is the section called "Uni- versity Year," which contains pictures and stories on such University events as cap night, convocation, commence ment, mass meetings, underclass con tests, and miscellaneous pictures o other University happenings. SENIOR LITS MUST PAY FOR INVITATIONS THIS AFTERNOON Senior lits who have ordered invi- tations and programs will be given at opportunity to pay for them this aft- ernoon from 1 to 5 o'clock at the deska in the lobby of the Library. This will be the last time money will be col- lected for the invitations and pro- grams which will be given out withir a week of 10 days. Those who are leaving school may have the invita- tions and programs sent to them by giving their address at the time of making payment. FINAL DRAFT OF FOOD BILL READYTO REPORT PROVIDES SURVEY OF PRICES' AND POSSIBILITIES OF PRO- DUCTION Washington, May 22.- The senate agricultural committee today com- pleted the final draft of the Gore-Lev- er food production bill and planned to report the bill immediately. It provides for a nation-wide survey of prices, corners of food acreage, and possible production. The secre- tary of agriculture is authorized to purchase seed for farmers and to dis- tribute where he thinks best. The pro- vision giving the government power to commandeer seed was stricken out. To Prevent Diseases of Stock An appropriation of $4,500 000 al- lowed the prevention, control, and er- adication of diseases among cattle, sheep, and hogs. For procuring and storage of seeds the department of ag- riciture is allowed $2,500,000. A fund of $3,000,000 is created to nclude food production and eliminate waste. This money is to be spent in the educating of American house-wiv- es in kitchen economy. Will Tell Housewives of Markets A sum of $3,500 000is appropriated to the extension of market news let- ters to aquaint house-wives with mar- ket conditions. A fund of $1,200,000 is allowed for miscellaneous items. DETAIN AMERICANS State' Department Asks Explanation from Germany Washington, May 22.-The state de- partment today demanded of the Ger- man government a statement of its attitude concerning the detention of Americans in. Belgium and Germany. The department possesses definite in- formation about the detention of a number of Americans. The demand for an understanding s was made through the Spanish- govern- s ment, and requested a "full and defi- - nite statement of the German govern- - ment's attitude concerning the depar- f ture of American citizens." * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * STUDENTS LEAVING ASKED * TO REGISTER AT UNION * * ___ BOARD MEMBERS TO BE ELECTED An election to choose three members of the board in control of student publications for the collego year of 1917-18, will take place from 10 to 4 o'clock on Friday, May 25, in the cor- ridor of University hall. Every student is entitled to vote. The editor of The Michigan Daily and his assistants will be in charge of the election. The fol- lowing students have been noin- inated for members of , the board: Glenn Coulter, '18L; Lee E. Joslyn, '19L; H. S. Taylor, '17E; Waldo M. McKee, '18E; Robert C. Patterson, '18; Lester E. Waterbury, '17; Paul M. Haller, '18; Albert E. Horne Jr., '18; and Joseph R. Darnall, '18M. U -BOAT CHASERS HUNT SUBMARINE OFF NEWENGLAND COMMANDANT IS EMPOWERED TO USE AEROPLANES IN SEARCH PERISCOPE REPORTED SEEN BY FISHERMAN Naval Officials Doubt Story, But Or- der Immediate Investiga- tion Z 3 Washington, May 22.-Submarine chasers are combing the waters of the New England coast today following receipt of reports at the navy depart- ment that a German submarine had been sighted off Seguin island. The reports that reached Secretary of the Navy Daniels were from Com- mandant William R. Rush, of the first naval district. Rush's telegrams said that three fishermen who reached Portland this morning reported to the naval authorities there that they had seen a submarine periscope during the night. Although naval officials gave little credence to the story, an immediate investigation was ordered. Commandant Rush is empowered to use aeroplanes, if necessary, to carry out the search thoroughly. Mexico Protests on U-Boats Amsterdam, May 22.-A Berlin dis- patch to the Exchange Telegraph com- pany says the Mexican minister to Germany is reported to have handed a note to the German government pro- testing against the submarine cam- paign. The report followed prolonged conference between the Mexican min- ister and Foreign Secretary Zimmer- mann Monday. . S. Not Forcing Mexico Mexico City., May 22.-It was in- dicated here that a thorough under- standing existed among government officials that the United States had not, and would not, exercise pressure to force Mexico to take sides in the war. TO HOLD TRYOUTS FOR COMEDY CLUB Candidates Will Be Required to Give Five-Minute Extempor- aneous Talk Spring tryouts for admission to the Comedy club will be held at 9 o'clock June 2 in the auditorium of Newberry hall. Candidates for membership in the club will be required to give a reading or an extemporaneous talk of five minutes length. The selection of members will take place a few days after the tryouts. The spring elec- tion of officers for the club has been postponed until next fall. A film play, "Skinner's Dress Suit," will be given under the auspices of - the club at the Arcade theater, Tues- - day, May 29. The film is an Essanay production, starring Hazel- Dale and Bryant Washburn. Tickets for the show are being sold by members of the club. The Comedy club's annual play, which was to have been held this k spring, will be given early next fall, according to plans made at a meet- ing last night. Professors Invent Squirrel Killer Seattle, Wash., May 22.-Squirrels may now be easily exterminated by a humane method as a result of an in- vention by Prof. I. D. Charlton and Prof. W. T. Shaw of Washington State college. The machine forces carbon bisulphide gas into the burrows and the rodents are put to sleep which re- * sults in death. One-half of the Proceeds, above the Club's Expenses to be Donated to the Ann Arbor Chapter of the Red Cross Society * * *; *: "Y, All students who have made' definite arrangements to enter any' branch of the government service whether military or farm work,' are requested to register at the' Michigan Union their name and address for the information of the intelligence, bureau. In case of uncertainty of address the student should make arrangements to fur- ther it to the Union as soon as possible. * * * * * I 1 * * * * * * HILL AUDITORIUM Friday, May 25,*8 P.M. WALDO FELLOWS, '14 In SONGS AND STUNTS at the BIG POPULAR PATRIOTIC CONCERT Of the GLEE and MANDOLIN CLUB 25 Cents