I THE WEATHER CLOUDY AND PROB- ABLY RAIN TODAY Ir flwtritan D'aiti UNITED PRESS DAY AD NI]CHT WIRE SERV'ICE VOL. XXVII. No. 169. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SATURDAY, MAY 26, 1917. PRICE FIVE CEl\ - t ITALIANS SWEEP FORWARD AGINST HEAV D TROOPS SCORE BRILLIANT VIC- TORY IN OFFENSIVE DRIVE EFFECTIVE AID GIVEN BY BRITISH ARTILLERY Austrian Rear Positions Shelled Aviators and English Mon- itors by By JohnA H. Hurley (United Press Staff Correspondent.) Rome, May 25.-Another sweep for- ward across tracks and, in some places, rocks literally blasted away by the storm of artillery fire won Italian troops new and wide gains today. Dis- patches from the front today empha- sized the brilliancy of the victories. The troops won against the splend- idly organized Austrian forces and the underground systems of trenches which mere marvelously constructed. Vast caverns had been hollowed out in many places, permitting Austrian reserves to remain in concealment in perfect safety from the flight of pro- jectiles above, until it was necessary that they pour out to the front lines. Win Against Big Odds Considering the nature of the fight- - ing and the tremendous odds against the attacking forces, observers of the Italian successes declare that the ad- vances so far are almost incredible. The closest co-operation between Ital- ian and British artillery is reported., The British deadliness of aim has contributed in no small degree to the Italian success. Prepare for Counter Attack The Italians appeared to be stop-' ping their offensive long enough to consolidate all gains, in expectation of a violent :counter-attack. Italian of- fensives today had carried General Cadorna's troops over the strongly fortified hills, and extended their pos- itions as far as the outskirts of Versic,{ according to official statements. Austrian Rear Lines Shelled Rome, May 25. - British monitors heavily shelled the Austrian rear pos- ition in the gulf of Priest early Thurs- day; morning, according to dispatches received today. The British craft went into action at dawn with a fleet of Italian aviators co-operating. Import- ant depots in the Austrian rear were destroyed. BOARD MEN CHOSEN New Officers Will Assume Duties at Beginning of Next Semester In an election marked by close bal- loting Glenn Coulter, '18L; Waldo M. McKee, '1SE, and Howard S. Taylor, '17E, were chosen members of the board in control of student publica- tions yesterday afternoon. These men will assume their new duties at the beginning of the next college year. They will replace Donald A, Smith, '17E; Lamar M. Kishlar, '17E, and Harry G. Gault, '17L, stu- dent members of this year's board. A total of 1,073 votes were cast. Coulter received 229; McKee, 180, and Taylor, 139. NEW LIBRARY TO OPEN SOON; PRELIMINARY MOVING DONE Final preparations for moving into the reading rooms of the new Library are now being made. All counters, books, and furniture which may be removed without inconvenience to the students, have been taken out of the old building, and it is expected that the moving will be accomplished in one day. On th day of moving, notices will be d0splayed giving directions to stu- dents, so that they will be able to find their way around the new build- ing. Germany in Touch with War Moves Washington, May 25.-Information that the American destroyer fleet was enroute abroad was in possession of Berlin officials four days ahead of its arrival on the other side. The assump- tion is that destroyers or vessels of the allies saw to it that mines were swept aside, inasmuch as the men of the American craft came to no harm.I NEW AMBULANCE UNIT TO BE FORMED Men Who Have Failed to Make Other Corps Are Urged to Apply for This One Registration for a third government ambulance unit to be formed here will begin immediately at the Michigan Union. All students who wish to apply for this unit are urged to register as soon as possible. Men who failed to make either of the other two units are still eligible for this one, which will be formed in the next few days. The personnel of the two units which were formed Thursday night is not definite and is subject to change whenever the officers see fit. A government officer is expected to arrive here within a few days to take charge of the preliminary training of the men. Instructions in driving and drill will be given to the drivers, while those who are to act as cooks will be given pointers in the culinary science. LU1KE NORTH, SINGLE TAXER5, TALKS JUNE 4 ADDRESS WILL BE GIVEN IN LANE HALL; OPEN TO PUB- LIC Luke North, poet, editor, orator, and noted single tax advocater from the state of California, has been secured to speak on .the single tax question in Ann Arbor on June 4. He is expected to arrive in the city on June 2. Mr. North has become publicly known in the past few years due to his great campaign for the adoption of single tax in the state of California. It is said that he has already more than 260,000 supporters of the move- ment in that state alone. He is the editor of Everyman, a magazine de- voted to discussions on the single tax problem. The lecture which will be given in Lane hall will be free to the public. Other announcements will be made later. HOUSEWIVES CAN HELP TO WIN WAR Dr. Wolman Suggests That House Economics Be Taught to Pre- vent Food Losses "America entered this war to end it as quickly as possible, and the housewives of this country can do much to help bring this about," said Dr. Leo Wolman of the economics de- partment yesterday afternoon in the circuit court rooms, speaking on "Food Conservation." He spoke un- der the auspices of the Women's League for Service. "There have been two chief sources of waste," said Dr. Wolman, "that caused by too great expenditures in comparison with the weekly wage earned and that caused by injudicious buying of foodstuffs." To correct this evil, Dr. Wolman suggesfed that groups be organized to instruct in household economics. MEN CHOSEN FOR FIRST TWO AMBULANCE UNITS MEET TODAY All of the men who have been chosen for the first two ambulance units will meet at 10 o'clock today in front of the Union for drill. A meeting was held yesterday after- noon and the men were instructed by their officers not to leave the Uni- versity at any time without their pre- mission. Squad corporals and tem- porary clerks were appointed by the sergeants. The officers also conducted an inquiry for the purpose of deter- mining likely cooks and mechanics. Engineers- to Take Red Cross Exam Only those who have taken the first aid course given in the engineering department are eligible to take the Red Cross examination which will be given from 10 to 12 o'clock this morn- ing in the lower lecture room of the Homoeopathic hospital. Those who have taken the first aid course given under the direction of Dr. H. H. Cummings of the University health service will take the examina- tion given some time next week. The exact place and time will be announced later. BLAME ALLIES FOR HIGH WHEAT COST Senators Gore and Reed Hold Large Purchases of Allied Powers Force Up Market STRONG OPPOSITION IN SENATE AGAINST FOOD ADMINISTRATOR Assert Hoover's Utterances Have Bee" Worth Mllions to 'Bulls of the Market' Washington, May 25.- The sudden purchase by the government from Portugal of 5,000,000 bushels of wheat futures, and fear that it might be used with purchases of the Allies to force up the market are the main reasons for the recent stoppage of trading in certain wheat futures in the Chicago grain exchange, Senator Gore declar- ed today in a debate on the Lever food bill. Allies Control Market "Our allies and high prices to farmers, and speculation are re- sponsible for the high prices of wheat and flour," Senator Reed of Missouri, declared during the debate. Reed said that the Allies control wheat prices, buying more than 150,000,000 bushels in futures and reaping a large profit for themselves. Oppose Food Dictatorship The first general discussion of the government food control legislation this afternoon developed strong op- position in the senate to a food ad- ministrator. "Whenever the time comes, said Reed of Missouri, that we substitute for the law, the will of a single man, we substitute despotism for democracy." Reed declared, "of- ficial utterances by government rep- resentatives were as much responsible for high prices as anything else, while Herbert C. Hoover, new food admin- istrator, has been worth millions to 'bulls of the market'." Pass Lever Food Bill Amendment Washington, May 25.-House repub- licans forced through the amendment to the Lever food bill, providing no one be employed under the terms of the bill, either with or without com- pensation, who had been employed by any corporation that had been con- victed under the anti-tax laws. MORE YEAR BOOKS Another Allotment Will Be Placed on Sale at 9 O'clock Today For the benefit of those who have not yet secured their copies of the 1917 Michiganensiar , another allot- ment of books will be put on sale at 9 o'clock this morning in the main cor- ridor of University hall. Copies of the 1917 issue are going rapidly and deliveries to students who have ordered books will not be guar- anteed after Monday. In case any copies remain unsold after the Monday sale, they may be obtained at the Mich- iganensian office, Press building. TRAINING CAMP GRADUATES TO GO BACK TO COLLEGES Norman, Okla., May 24.-College men will probably be sent back to their studies next fall after they complete the course in training camps, accord- ing to Mr. A. O. Booth, Oklahoma state secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Mr. Booth just returned after at- tending a meeting of international sec- retaries at New York and he thinks that such a course will certainly be followed if indications can be relied upon. Educated men are of more use to their country than uneducated ones so the government will see that the officers get as much college work done as is possible under the circumstances. Hiram College Students Hold Reunion A reunion of all former students from Hiram college who are on the campus, was held Thursday evening at the home of Dean W. B. Hinsdale of the Homoeopathic Medical school, at 716 Forest avenue. Among those included were Prof. I. W. Demmon of the English depart- ment, Prof. C. S. Berry of the educa- tion department, and Prof. W. P. Cal- houn of the economics department. Oberlin to Have Illumination Night Oberlin, O., May 25.-An illumina- tion night will be a feature of Oberlin's 84th commencement. It's here. What? Straw-hat day. Every hat has its day. Or so it should be. Yesterday senior caps crowned the learned brows of our august upperclassmen. Today these self-same seniors choose a less ex- clusive headgear. From Panama and from Italy, from, I 1IAHSHTENAVV BANKS TAE MOST Of COUNTY LOAN MANY APPLICATIONS FOR BONDS HAVE ALREADY BEEN MADE SAY BANKERS Three-fourths of the $1,000,000 lib- erty loan allotment for . Washtenaw county has already been subscribed for by the banks of the county. The re- maining sum, the bankers are con- fident, will be subscribed for by the citizens at large. . This assurance was given by repre- sentatives of 15 banks of the county at a meeting held at the Catalpa Inn yesterday noon. Numerous applications for the bonds at different banks have already been made. A committee of bankers was organized at the meeting to take care of the bonds and every one in the county who has a dollar to invest in a patriotic cause will be given ample opportunity. George W. Millen of this. city is chairman of the bankers' com- mittee. AVIATION SERICE MEN NEEDED BY COYERNMENT IMICHIGAN STUDENTS Today Sounds Knell for Derbies the Philippines and from-Detroit-- comes the woven alfalfa to take the place of the tasseled caps. But straw-hat day is not an alto- gether just institution. While it is true that the seniors are temporarily relieved of their sombre-hued chap- eaus, the verdant freshmen are still oppressed by that most excellent of sun shades-the fresh pot. The fresh- man sees no joy in straw-hat day. DESIRING 'TO ENTER SHOULD SIGN UP AT UNION Any Michigan men desiring to enter the government aviation service are requested to sign up at the Union as soon as possible. Training will begin within a short time in Detroit wherej an aviation instruction field is being put into shape. To enter the corps the applicant must have had three years work in a college or scientific school of good standing. The physical examination for this branch of the service is very rigid. After signing up aul passing all necessary requirements the ap- plicant is given training in one of the schools leading up to an examina- tion for admittance into the regular corps. This is the highest paid branch of the army and there are still many openings for young men who can pass the requirements. PURDUE'S BUREAU LOCATES GIRLS IN MANY CAPACITIES Lafayette, Ind., May 25.-The em- ployment bureau for women students of Purdue university has secured many positions for college girls since its establishment last fall under the direction of the Y. W. C. A. Several girls have been placed in homes where they can earn their room and board. Others wanting to earn spend- ing money have been given odd jobs, such as catering to societies, serving dinners, taking care of children, and making charts for instructors. Next year a mending department will be added. This department will be of benefit to the entire college community as well as the girls them- selves. Censorship Clause Agreed Upon Washington, May 25.-The Gregory espionage bill with the censorship clause was agreed to today by house and senate conferees. The censorship prohibits the publication of military news of value to the enemy, but per- mits full discussion, comment, and criticism of acts or policies of the government or its representatives. BOAT CLUB REGTTA WILL 8BE HELDJUNE 2 IF WEATHER PERMITS SWIMMI NG EVENTS WILL PROVE TO BE FEATURE Following a petition for the holding of the annual Boat club regatta, a1 meting of the organization last night paved the way for a restoration of the annual Huron festival, the event to take place on Saturday, June 2. If weather conditions will not inter- fere with the plans this year, at a year ago, the day's boat and swimming events will be one of the spectacles of the school year, according to those in charge of the special features: De- tails of the features and events will be announced in a few days and en- tries can be made following the an- nouncement. In addition to the setting of the date for the, annual regatta, officers were chosen to fill the places left open by those students called to the service. H. A. Knowlson, '18E, who held the office of vice-commodore, automatical- ly became commodore and selected the following men to fill the remaining of- fices: Vice-commodore, N. J. Brazell, '18E; secretary, Hugh Brown; treas- urer, Lynn Glover, '18; first ensign, J. H. Mooney, '18E; second ensign, Gordon Avery, '18E; third ensign, Arthur Ippel, '18. Student Becomes ICreel 's' Reporter Jhn Mosenfeldter, '17, Appointed as Assistant to Prepare Official War Bulletin John A. Mosenfeldter, '17, has been appointed one of the five reporters 1that will prepare the official govern- ment war bulletin under the direction of George Creel. Mosenfeldter left school some days ago for Washington, D. C., where he was to work for the intercollegiate in- telligence bureau at the suggestion of the rhetoric faculty. It was while still acting in this ca- pacity that he was appointed to his present reportorial position. NO DISGRACE TO BE DRAFTED SAYS COLUMBIA PROFESSOR Columbus. 0., May 25.-"It should not be considered a disgrace to be drafted," Dr. Talcott Williams of Co- lumbia university told Ohio State stu- dents yesterday. "Thousands of young men are 'standing at attention' wait- ing for orders," he said. "Congress has decided that the army is to be raised by conscription, and most young men will be satisfied to follow the dictation of the government." - Dr. Williams stated that about one- half of the journalism students at Co- lumbia have been taken away from school by the war situation. He as- serted that women who are studying journalism will hare great oppor- tunities to fill the places vacated by men who will go to war. Conmmencement Festivities Curtailed Providence, May 25.-Commence- ment festivities at Brown university will be curtailed this year, and the exercises will take on a patriotic air. Lindley M. Garrison, former secretary of war, and Prof. Stephen Leacock of McGil, university will be the principal speakers. Princeton Men Make Practice Flights Princeton, May 25.-Actual work of GLEE CLUB GIE FIALCONCERT Of YEAR LAST NIGH "VICTORS" AND "VARSITY" CAL FORTH GREAT RESPONSE OF ENTHUSIASM WALDO FELLOWS, '14 IS WELL RECEIVE Regent Junius E. Real Speaks Betwe Numbers on Purchase of Liberty Bonds Subdued chords of "Laudes atq Carmina" which prelude a concert the University of Michigan Glee a: Mandolin clubs, resounded again la night from behind the scenes of H anditorium. The audience, although not partic larly large, accorded hearty applau to every number of the program whi was a blend of the familiar and t novel. "Victors" and "Varsity" call forth the usual enthusiastic responi but perhaps the glee club did its be work in the impressive "Lost Chor with the beautiful organ accompai ment by Frank A. Taber, '17. Songs and stunts which explain 1 enviable position among Michigan e tertainers delighted the followers Waldo Fellows, '14, and to his colle tion of favorites, such as "I Got I Meaning Just the Same," "On the Ro to Mandalay" and the famous mov imitation. he added several new a equally diverting specialties. Sikes and Davis Appear for Last Thi The last appearance of two su well known campus singers as Cha B. Sikes, '17, and H. L. Davis, ': held much interest for their heare and was entirely consistent with for: er successes. Two violin solos d Robert Berman, '19, were render with feeling and finish. A serenade quintette played se eral popular airs in the best sub-b, cony manner and the banjorine pE formers sent waves of ragtime cras ing up to the flag overhead, while t f long-eared quadruped with the detE mined disposition was a great pet the glee club, being celebrated in t) selections "Go 'Long Mule, Go 'Lon and "The Burro." Regent Junius E. Beal Speaks on Lo Regent Junius E. Beal spoke 1 tween numbers on the duty and pr ilege of giving aid ,o the governme through the purchase of liberty bon The audience assisted in the singi of the national anthem at the close the program. HOLD SENIOR SIN Small Crowd Gathers Around Band stand at Set Hour Spectators who chanced to be nea the campus bandstand when the clock struck seven last evening, saw a doze: members of the band, several towns people, and three seniors, assemble for the open air concert. A few min- utes later the scene had taken on different aspect. The crowd increase steadily, and when the band began th "Whistling Caprice" which proved th most popular piece on the last Ban Bounce program, the tune was wristle and hummed by an enthusiastic audi ence. College Students Beat Army in Dril Fort Snelling, Minn., May 25.-Uni versity students have made more prog ress in two. days' drill than do the army recruits in two weeks, accordin to the statement of an instructor i the training camp. The men seem t appreciate their value to the natio more than uneducated citizens. 79 Students Leave Cincinnati for Wa Cincinnati, May 25.-Seventy-nin students of the University of Cincin nati have left college to enter wa service. Of this number 16 are o farms. Fort Snelling Gets Men from Grinnel Grinnell, Ia., May 25.-Twenty me from Grinnell college are now in th Fort Snelling training camp. The went to the camp without having ha previous drill. Ex-Attorney General Miller Dead instruction of the Princetpn aviation Indianapolis, May 25.-W. H. H. Mil- corps has begun, and practice flights ler, 77, attorney general of the United are held every morning and evening' States under President Benjamin Har- that the weather permits. At present; rison, died at his home here this after- there are two flying squads, com- noon. posed of 10 men each.