THE WEATHER FAIR AND COOL TODAY ~LASfriAn ttl UNITED PRESS DAY AND NIGHT WIRE SERVICE PRICE FIVE CENTS VOL. XXVII. No. 167. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, THUltRSDAY, MAY 24, 1917. PRICE FIVE CENTSL I REGISTRATIONFOR SELECT WE DRRAFT ALL MALE STUDENTS BETWEEN AGES OF 21 AND 31 MUST REPORT MEN FROM OUT OF CITY WILL SIGN CARDS FIRST Registrar A. G. Hall's Office to Be Open Extra Hours During Week Registration for male students of the University under the selectiv.e con- scription act of May 18 will begin at 9 o'clock this morning in the regis- trar's office in University hall. All male students who will be at least 21 and not yet 31 years of age on June 5 must register, under penalty of one year's imprisonment and fine. All students must register whether they are citizens of the United States or not. Registration cards will be filled out by the registrar or one of the deputy registrars, who will ask the student the required questions,. and signed by the student and regis- trar. The registration card must be mailed so that it will reach the stu- dnt's home precinct where he votes before June 5, the date of national reg- istration. With the registration card the student must enclose a stamped and self-addressed envelope, in order that the registration certificate, which is evidence that the student has reg- istered, may be returned to the stu- dent. Students who will not be registered in the registrar's office are those whose homes are in Washtenaw county, and foreigners and aliens who have no legal domicile. These will register in the precincts or townships in Washte- naw county where they are now resid- ing. It has been suggested that the student bring the required stamped and self-addikessed envelope with him to the registrar's office so that the registration cards can be mailed as soon as filled out. The cards will be mailed to the reg- istrar of the student's home prechict, in the care of the sheriff of the stu- (dent's home county. If the student lives in a town the population of which is over 30 000, he will mail the card in care of the mayor of the town. In case the student does not know his home precinct, he will send the card as directed at the registrar's office. Students from states other than Michigan will register from Thursday to Monday, May 24 to 28, inclusive, while those whose homes are in Mich- igan will register from Tuesday to Saturday, May 29 to June 2, inclusive The registrar's office will be open all these days, Sunday excepted, between the hours of 9 to 12 o'clock in the morning and 2 to 5 o'clock in the aft- ernoon. The entire responsibility for fulfill- ing the legal requirements rests on the student. SELECT MEN FOR FEDERAL AMBULANCE CORPS TONIGHT Final selections of men for the gov ernment ambulance corps will be mad at a meeting of all who have signed for this work at 9:30 o'clock tonigh at the Michigan Union. No man wil be considered unless he has passed th physical examination, the final onek being held between 2 to 4 o'clock thi: afternoon at the University health service. Sandals May Replace Shoes on Farnm Sunbury, Pa., May 23.--Sandals may replace shoes ,in some counties o Pennsylvania. Many farm clubs in tend to adopt the new footwear if th weather will permit. The high pric of leather is given as the cause. American Vessel Sunk by Torpedo Name of Ship Not Given; May Have Been One of Seized Ger- man Liners Paris, May 23.---An 8,000-ton Ameri- c n vessel carrying a cargo destined L)r Switzerland has been tropedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean today. The name of the vessel is not specified in the announcement. Inquiries of American shipping ex- perts this afternoon developed the be- lief that the ship may have been one of the Ierman liners recently seized and pressed into service of the United States. One shipping authority said that the only vessel anywhere near 8,000 tons that he was aware of being in the Mediterranean was one of the German ships which sailed recently carrying a cargo for Italy. EN6I11EERING COLLEGE EXMS BEGIN JUNE 11 SECRETARY L. A. HOPKINS GIVES OUT SCHEDULE FOR FINALS Examinations in the engineering college will start June 11. according to an announcement from the office of Secretary L. A. Hopkins yesterday, and willsbe held according to the fol- lowing schedule: Classes meeting Monday or Wednes- day-At 8 o'clock (C. E. 2), first Mon- day, 8-12; 9 o'clock, second Monday, 8-12; 10 o'clock, first Saturday, 8-12; 11 o'clock, first Tuesday, 8-12; 1 o'clock,. second Wednsday, 8-12; 2 o'clock (M. E. 2), first Wednesday, 2-6; 3 o'clock,second Tuesday, 8-12. Classes meeting Tuesday or Thurs- day: 8 o'clock, first Tuesday. 2-6; 9 o'clock, second Monday, 2-6; 10 o'clock, first Wednesday. 8-12; 11 o'clock, first Friday, 8-12; 1 o'clock (shop 3), sec- ond Tuesday, 2-6; 2 o'clock, first Fri- day, 2-6; 3 o'clock (E. M. 1, E. M. 2), first Thursday, 2-6. Classes meeting Friday any hour, and E. M. 3. second Wednesday, 2-6. Classes meeting Saturday any hour, second Thursday, 2-6; any day 4-6, second Thursday, 8-12; drawing 4, 5, 4a, 5a, first Thursday. 8-12; shop 1, E. M. 4, first Saturday, 2-6; shops 2, 4, C. E. 3, first Monday, 2-6. Irregular classes will have exam- inations first Monday. 2-6; first Thurs- day, 8-12; first Saturday, 2-6; second Wednesday, 2-6. and second Thursday, 2-6. The first lecture hour is counted as the first class in courses with both lectures and quizzes. - All conflicts must be reported to the office of Secretary Hopkins before the evening of June 2. - PLAN TO BUILD 32 - CANTONMENT CITIES Quarters to House New National Army; Will Accommodate Over 900,000 Men Washington. May 23.-Plans for the - construction of 32 great cantonment e cities to house the new national army were under consideration in the quar- t trmaster department today. Engi- neering men from all over the country e have been called in to aid the depart- s nent as volunteers. s Secretary Baker assigned Colonel h Littel to oversee the construction of the semi-permanent camps. Each of the cantonments will accommodate s between 20,000 and 30,000 soldiers, y amounting in all to more than 900,000 f men. They must be completed within' - two months. They will require roads, e sewage and water systems, heating and e lighting systems, and adequate rail- road connections. NAVAL MILITIA LEAVES TONIGHT FOR GREAT LAKES' TRAINING CAMP PLAN FAREWELL MEETING FR6 BOYS OF'17 LAY OUT SITE FOR NEW BARTON CAMP Prepar ounds on Plan Similar to Former National Service Schools Preparation of the site on Barton lake for the sixth national service school is in the hands of Prof. W. C. SORDIER RESERVES TO CHICA FOR ADDITIONAL WORK BAND AND ALL DRILL COMPANIES TO ASS Prof. J. with t. Allen to Present D1vis4 Colors; Governor Sleeper to Attend Send-Off Hoad of the engineering college. and The Michigan naval militia leavee MICHIGAN'S H ELPING HANDS OPEN TICKET SASE FOR MICHIGANENSIAN TO GO FRIDA9Y NIGHT CONCERT' ON SAL THIS MORNING OFFICIALS ENDORSE WORK OF, 1917 BOOK 1)EDICATED TO PRESI- .1 COMBINED MUSICAL CLUBS{ Tickets are now on sale for the an-I nual spring concert of the Glee and Mandolin clubs to be given tomorrow night in Hill auditorium. The paste- boards may be secured at Sheehan's, Wahr's, Calkin's Drug company ons Delta Calkin's Drug company on South University, Trubey's, Grinnell Bros. music store or from any mem- ber of the combined clubs. Dean John R. Effinger and Regis- trar Arthur G. Hall have endorsed the work of the club in the following statements: "Hill auditorium should be crowded for the Glee club concert, May 25. As this is to be a joint benefit, the pro- ceeds to be divided between the local Red Cross association and the Glee club itself, popular interest in the en- tertainment should be especially keen. The Red Cross certainly deserves sup- port and the Glee club has done good work for the University this year which deserves substantial apprecia- tion. "JOHN R. EFFINGER." "The University Glee and Mandolin clubs are to be congratulated on the real service they have rendered to the campus and the University during re- cent years. By their loyal and gener- ous contributions to the interests and welfare of University life they have won the hearty and lasting apprecia- tion and support of both officers and students. They will receive this same hearty response to this latest occasion, on which a share of the proceeds are to be given to so worthy a cause as the Red Cross. "ARTHUR G. HALL." DENT HARRY B. HUTCH- INS Michiganensian sales start this morning at 8 o'clock in the main cor- ridor of University hall continuing all day today and tomorrow. More than 1,400 copies of the 1917 year book, in- cluding the 1,300 copies already sub- scribed for will be put on sale during the two days. The new edition of Michiganensian has been dedicated to President Harry B. Hutchins. In addition to being the largest year book ever turned out at this University, this year's publica- tion contains more snap shots and pic- tures and new features than any of its predecessors. One of the biggest features of the book is the reproduction in four colors of six oil paintings by two artists who are instructors in the college of archi- tecture. Mr. E. H. Barnes and Mr. L. A. Mqkielski contributed these paint- ings, the former having painted three local scenes and the latter three scenes in France. Opposite the "In Memoriam" page appears a cut of the tablet erected in Alumni Memorial hall to the memory of the late President-emeritus James B. Angell. **** * * * * * * * * * * * 3EN TO TAKE TESTS FOR * * HARPER'S HOSPITAL UNIT * * * ____ the problems of water supply and sewerage are now receiving closest attention. The camp will be laid out on a plan similar to former national servicej camps. It is expected that there will' be nearly 50 pyramid tents, 16 feet square, for the use of the students, be- sides headquarters, Red Cross, store, hospital, mess, assembly, and matron's tents. Mess tent will be divided into two dining rooms. with the kitchen in the middle. Professor Hoad is being assisted in his work by a men's advisory board, of which Regent Junius E. Beal is chairman. Other members of the board are Dr. Victor C. Vaughan, R. W. Hemphill; and W. E. Underdown. Applications for membership in the school are being received by Miss Alice Evans at Barbour gymnasium. Fees amount to $35 and regulation uni- forms must be purchased by all stu- dents through Mrs. Henry B. Joy, Grosse Point farms, general chairman of the school. SENATOR DEFENDS WILSON'S SPEECH Answers. Critics of President's Recent Address; Says Misappre- hensions Must Stop Washington, May 23.-In a remark- able speech today, Senator Lewis of Illinois replied to critics of President Wilson's speech to the directors of the American Red Cross, in which the president said that this country has no specific reasons for entering the war. "There has been great misappre- hension as to what the president meant," Lewis said. "I believe I may say that he meant this country had no one particular grievance, but did have broad grounds in world democ- racy and rights of mankind." The senator later said that "If the present misapprehensions were al- lowed to continue, the government would have difficulty in floating its bonds and pursuing its military pro- gram." DISCUSS FOOD BILL Problem of Supply Control Now Be- fore Senate and House By J. P. Yoder (United Press Staff Correspondent.) Washington, May 23.-The big fight in congress to determine the scope of the food control by the government kuring the war was launched today. Both in the house and in the senate the first of the two administration food control bills were reported. Both provide a thorough survey of all food products in the country, for the pre- vention of waste, and for appropria- tions to eliminate animal parasites. The total appropriations are $15,000,- 000. Princeton Trains 35 Aviators Princeton, N. J., May 23.-Thirty five students of Princeton university are being trained as aviators in the university aviation school. tonight. After a farewell demonstration ten- dered the militia at 8 o'clock tonight in Hill auditorium by the combined efforts of the University and the citi- zens of Ann Arbor, and following a half-hour service beginning at 7:15 o'clock in the St. Andrews Episcopal church, the Seventh and Eighth di- visions of the first battalion, Michigan naval militia, will march back to the gymnasium. The band will meet at 7:30 o'clock in front of Waterman gym. The naval militia, in uniform, will fall in behind the band. The University volunteer coM- panies will assemble at 7:30 o'clock sharp, on North University and Washtenaw avenues and fall in behind the naval militia in the. following order: The engineering company will head the column; then the law stu- dents, the medical students, the lit- erary students and then any other department that is drilling. In case of rain, the volunteer un- its will not meet but the naval mil- itia will march with the band as announced. After the entertainment, the au- dience will please remain seated until the band and naval militia has marched out. The volunteer units will again line up in the same order in which they came in to form the parade back to the gymnasium. They will be escorted by the Uni- versity band under Major Wilson, to be followed in parade by the student body, Company I, -Michigan national guard, and the University training squads. Shortly afterward the four Pullman cars attached to the 10:42 o'clock train will take the boys to the Great Lakes naval station, 30 miles north of Chi- cago, according to orders received late Tuesday night and announced at quar- ters yesterday morning in Waterman gymnasium. Prepare for Send-off Extensive preparation has been made by a committee headed by Presi- dent Harry B. Hutchins and Charles . ink of the School of Music,,to give the boys a send-off worthy of the oc- casion. The student body and the public are asked to congregate in Hill audi- torium and be seated by 8 o'clock to- night. President Hutchins will pre- side and deliver a short address. Mu- sic will be furnished by the Univer- sity band. Governor Albert E. Sleeper of Mich- ig n is invited and will give a'short talk. The Hon. Truman H. Newberry of Detroit, ex-secretary of the navy under ex-President Roosevelt, will ad- dress the militia, while Dr. L. P. HalL- will say a few words in behalf of the Ann Arbor branch of the American Red Cross. Present Division Colors Prof. J. R. Allen of the engineer- ing college will formally present to the two divisions their colors on be- half of Mrs. J. T. Broadhead and Mrs. (Continued on Page Six.) * All men enlisted with the am- bulance unit of Harper's hospital, * Detroit should report for physical ' examination this afternoon. * DOCTOR HAMILTON. *** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * l'I WALDO FELLOWS Hill Auditorium 25 Cts. h TODAY in University Hall Michiganensian On Sale Today, in University Hall TODAY in University. Hall