FOUUV U LIiUd VILL PAISSED0BYIHOUSE Provides for Increasing Production and Eliminating Waste APPROPRIATES $14,770,000 TO GET DATA AND ISSUE SEEDS Miss Rankin Introduces Amendment to Employ Women in Work Washington, May 28.-The first step toward food legislation was formally taken this afternoon when thehouse, without a record vote, passed the Lever food census bill, carrying an appropriation of $14,770,000 for a food census and for the distribution of seeds to farmers. The bill provides thorough food cen- sus and makes provisions for increas- ing food products, eliminating waste, and promoting the conservation of food by educational methods. Women to Help Take Food Census Incorporated in the bill is an amend- ment introduced by Miss Jeanette Ran- kin, providing that in gathering in- formation for the census women shall. as far as is practiable, be employed. Violent objection to "looting the treasury" was launched in the senate today during the discussion of the food products bill. "Looting the Treasury," Is Charge "I will not vote for this looting of the treasury under guise of emer- gency legislation," shouted Senator McKellar of Tennessee, referring to money appropriations to eradicate ani- mal diseases. "You are trying to save $450,000, but it is going to cost the country more than $250,000,000 a year in lost live stock." said Senator Gore of Okla- homa. REPORT SHOWS FOOD CROP SITUATION GREATLY IMPROVED Wheat, Potatces, and Oats Present Promising Condition for Big Yield According to Bradstreet's report of May 26, the food crop situation has greatly improved during the last week. The winter wheat crop has been given a boost by the recent rains and grow- weather, while the early potato yield was one quarter larger than a year ago, and oats promises a 12 per cent gain in area. Due to the immense vegetable yield expected, it will be impossible-to save the surplus by commercial canning due to the scattered production, and the only solution seems to be home canning. It is estimated that con- sumption of meats has recently reced- ed 30 per cent either because of pro- hibitive prices or increased use of vegetables. All industry is exepected to undergo further straining due to the war, and numerous concerus are preparing to take on female workers as a result of the military draft law soon to be put into operation. Lumber, flour, and coal industries are being hampered by the car short- age, but there is little talk of cancel- ling orders previously placed. The wave of hysterical buying of food- stuffs has subsided as has the wide- spread preaching of economy, and the new slogan seems to be "Business as Usual." Government buying continues to stimulate numerous lines, but while the floating of the Liberty Loan for the time being absorbs funds that probably could be used in other direc- tions, it is certain that the money de- rived from the sale of these bonds will promptly return to circulation and further stimulate operations in general. Crop conditions in Canada are good, but food-stuffs are inordinately high probably due to previous heavy buy- ing. Export of wheat and flour to countries other than Great Britian has been prohibited. Work at Minnesota to Go on Next Year Minneapolis, May 28.-Although the attendance at the University of Min- nesota will probably be greatly re- duced next year, regular work will be carried on as far as possible.. Young Tien under 21 have been urged to con- tinue their college work until their turn for national service comes. Those students preparing for professions of special importance to the prosecution of the war have been informed by their deans that they should continue their courses. Tickets for Frolic Going Rapidly Tickets for the Fresh Frolic met a ready sale yesterday. There are a few left and these may be obtained at the desk in the Union. Patronize Daily Advertisers. Studunts Forget Ancient Saying Columbia Loses Many Journalism Students Through Military Service New York, May 28.-Seemingly for- getful of the fact that the pen is greater than the sword, more than one-half of the journalism students at Columbia university have gone into military service. This fact was re- vealed in the farewell speech of Dr. Talcott Williams', director of the school of journalism, to the fourth year class. Dr. Williams laid stress on the im- portance of journalism in war times. "The need of handling news with ac- curacy and care in war times is great- ly multiplied," he said. "The fate of McMahon's army in 1870 turned on a single news dispatch which ought not to have been written." He stated that recruiting was slight in England as long as the news was foolishly kept from the people, but that recruiting was stimulated by a lightening of the censorship. IT SCORES HONOR SSTEM JUNIOR LIT PENS VITRIOLIC CON- DEMNATION OF P R O P O S E D PLAN Editor, The Michigan Daily: I trust Imay be pardoned for bring- ing to your notice so well-worn a topic as the honor system as proposed for the literary college, but I feel it necessary to call attention to the fact that The Daily, backed by a clique of so-called "campus leaders," is again attempting to force this undesired and objectional "reform" upon the students of the literary college. One is com- pelled to smile at the reiterated state- ment that it "does not care to force it down the throats of the student body," when it is so easily apparent by its actions that this is exactly what it is striving to do. This same issue was proposed last semester, and it was a dismal failure. Only the silence of The Daily con- cerning the results of the attempted intrduction prevented this failure from becoming more widely known. Aare of Pride Students in the College of Litera- ture, Science, and the Arts are well aware that a certain pride of pro- fession, always present in the engi- neering, Law, and Medical schools is woefully lacking in this college, and that the diversified courses and in- terests will not admit of the co-opera- tion necessary to make such a system a success. Instructors in literary courses are not in favor of it. Last semester it was to have been put to a vote of the class whether or 'rot the examinations were to be con- ducted under an honor system. In such cases where it was really put to a vote, the system was voted down by a large majority in nearly every case. In others, the instructors neg- lected the issue entirely and proceeded to conduct the quiz under the old proctor system. In one instance, an instructor was so enthusiastic over the proposed plan that he announced to his classes that they might either take the final under the honor system or be allowed to take none at all. Admire Efficiency We admire his efficiency, but doubt whether his methods were in full ac- cord with the dictates of "honor." Such a system is not now, nor has it ever been, a deterrent to cheating. It mere- ly protects those devoid of a sense of honor, to the material detriment of those who choose to be true to the ideals of Michigan men. The sooner The Daily, and the men behind The Daily realize that a sud- den inauguration of such a system is 5irtualy impossible in the literary col lege, the sooner we may begin to drop all this sentimental foolishness and adopt a really feasible plan of dealing with the conduct of examinations. Instead of forcing the entire literary college to adopt the. honor system, volens nolens, why not make it ap- plicable to next year's entering class alone, allowing them to continue it if they see fit. throughout their college career, the same to apply to all other freshman classes in turn? I think the psychology behind this move is too plain to need further elucidation. Certainly, the honor system agita- tors should be wise enough to see the failure of their scheme, as shown by the results of last semester, and not try to foist the same plan, with no material modifications, again upon the study body. JUNIOR LIT. For results advertise in The Micbil %an Daily. MEN Of HIGHEST CALIBER NEEDED FOR MARINES RECRITING OFFICER OUTLINES QUALIFICATIONS FOR SOL- DIER-SAILORS. Personal initiative and versatility are looked for in men applying for en- listment in the marine corps, accord- ing to a statement made by Dr. L. D. McMillan of the Detroit recruiting sta- tion, who paid a visit to Ann Arbor luring the week-end. "We want to welcome into this branch of the service only men of the highest intellectual and physical caliber," said Dr. McMillan. "for the service, while the smallest, is also theI most highly organized of those serv- ing under the American flag. "The applicants must be at least 65 inches in height, weigh 130 pounds, and be possessed of good eyesight. They are the police and soldiers of thei . ** * * * * * * * * * AT THE THEATERS * * TODAY * Arcade-Bryant Washburn and ' hazel Daly in "Skinner's * Dress Suit." Also Christie * comedy. Orpheuim-Douglas Fairbanks in '~ anhattan Madness." Also *Keystone comedy. I *f * r. Wuerth - House Peters and Louise Huff in "A Lonesome Chap." Also Strand comedy and Gaumont travels. Rae--Alice Brady in "The Hun- gry Heart?" Also Luke com- edy. AT THE MAJESTIC sea. While on board ship, they mount A picturization of the events be- guard and man the smaller guns, but fore and during the Civil war as re- special duties are assigned to them in lated in Winston Churchill's novel, all lines of work, such as mechanics, "The Crisis;" will be seen at 'the aviators. and clerks. Majestic theater Tuesday and Wed- "The marines form the landing nesday. parties, and a number will be sent This story was, dramatized for the with the expeditionary force to France. legitimate stage a few years ago, They are assigned to all parts of the In its screen form it is developed in world when occasion seems to de- a series of thrilling battle scenes and mand, to quell revolts and preserve historic events. order in all United States dependencies. Many of the pictures are equal in "At the recruiting station in De- proportions and wealth of detail to troit, located at 22 Monroe street, just similar scenes in "The Birth of a opposite the city hall, the, men are Nation." examined, and if they pass, are al- Sam Drane, who took the part of lowed to go home for a few days. Re- Abraham Lincoln, was given the part turning they are re-examined, sworn because of his resemblance to the in, and sent at once to Port Royal emancipator. Since early boyhood, S. C., for three months training in Drane has studied the character of barracks. We desire to bring the Lincoln. corps up to its war strength of 30,000 men by the middle of June. The serv-! AT THE ARCADE ice is independent of the draft." Dr. McMillan has had pamphlets giv- Today the Arcade will show one of ing full information placed in the lo- the most delightfully human comedy- cal drug stores. He is also endeavor- dramas ever presented, entitled, "Skin- ing to complete arrangements, so that ner's Dress Suit," with Bryant he may examine students desiring to Washburn and Hazel Daly. The plot enlist in the corps, at the gymnas- has to do with a young man who mun, during one of his week-end vis- promised his wife to get a raise and its. Meantime, he states that he would when it was refused by the boss he be pleased to subject Michigan men to lied to his wife and told her he had a physical examination at the Detroit gotten it, taking the additional "ten" headquarters from 10 to 4:30 o'clock per week from his personal account daily. to hand it in at home. But, afterj purchasing a dress suit,, and "mak- STATE TUBERCULOSIS SURVEY ing believe" he finally does get a WILL CLOSE WORK THIS WEEK raise. -----IThis feature may contain a hint for Lansing, May 28.-This week marks the hundreds who have, at some time the last.week of the state tuberculosis tor another, gone in "to see the boss." survey so far as free public clinics are concerned. The anti-tuberculosis T%ThA A TFqTN W A R T)l Bare Table For Defeated Team Technic Subscription Chasers Must Suffer If They Lose In Contest Keenest rivalry is evidenced in the work of the two teams striving for the highest number of paid subscrip- tions in the Michigan Technic, official publication of the engineering college, during the campaign which began last Friday and which will continue until next Friday. It is not so much the $8.50 prize of- fered the high man, which is promot- ing the spirited contest, but the fact that members of the losing team must eat from a bare table, and wooden plates at the staff banquet which will mark the end of the campaign. Thurs- day has been proclaimed Faculty day, when members of the faculty will be asked to swell the subscription lists in this second annual campaign. The canvassing is being done among the seniors a two years' subscription being offered for $1.75, and a three years' for $2.50. The magazine pub- lishes the reports of original research carried on at the University, and aids graduates of the engineering college to keep in touch with up-to-the-min- ute doings in their line of endeavor. HEALTH PLAYS ARE WRITTEN TO HALT SPREAD OF DISEASE Parts Are Taken by Children; Im- press Lessons in Proper Living New York, May 28.-The drama is being used more than ever this year by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, to prevent the spread of the disease. Educators in all parts of the country have written little "health plays," the chief characters in which are taken by children. The parts are of such a character that they teach the chil- dren very impressively the lessons of pure air, wholesome food and proper living, and impress upon the parents in attendance the same lessons none the less forcibly. The associati'on has sent letters -to churches, community centers and other organizations to inform them of the value of the plays and where they can obtain them at cost. A chart has also been adopted by the association, which is placed in the schoolroom. The chart is illustrated in such a manner that the child can- not help absorbing the admonitions to clean living that it contains. It is said to be a silent but very effective teacher. City to Be Represented at Conference Ann Arbor will be represented at the first American conference for de- mocracy and terms for peace in the person of Miss Agnes Inglis, who has been a resident of the city for a num- ber of years. The conference, which meets at the Holland house, Fifth av- in the afternoon and evening of May 30 and 31, is made up of men and women who desire that steps be taken as soon as possible to end the Eu- ropean conflict. Student Gets Fine for Speeding Lawrence M. Thomas, student, Ypsi lanti, was fined ,$10 and costs for speeding Saturday on the Ypsilanti road. __K -_ - r . -- -_____ - - S~ ~ I- A Most Attractive Figure room A corset is so personal-so much a part of one's very self -that it should be most thought- fully selected and fitter by a skillful fitter. Rkedfern Models enhance figure beauty and correct figure defects. You will appreciate the value of a Redfern Corset, and you will like the beauty of form and exquisite dain- tiness of the latest models. party will spend the present week in Oceana county, holding clinics in Hart and Shelby. Next Saturday the pub- lic part of the two years' program will come to a close and all that will re- main will be the gathering up of odds and ends of the work and the making of a detailed report of what has been done. Seventy of the 83 counties of the state have been covered in the survey. The 13 counties that could not be vis- ited for lack of time and funds are: Arenac, Gladwin, Osceola, Lake, Mis- saukee, Roscommon, Ogomaw, Iosoo, Aloena, Oscoda, Crawford, Kalkaska, and Benzie. Although the number of counties not visited is nearly one-sixth of the total number of counties, the total popula- tion of these left-over counties is only a triffe over 100,000; so that only about one-thirtieth of the people of the state were not reached by the survey. There are no cities of any considerable size in the counties not visited, and while the tuberculosis problem is big enough everywhere, it is not as pressing there as in the larger centers of population. Use the adverusing coiumns of The Michigan Daily in order to reach tht best of AnnArbor's buyers TREATED TO MUSIC Y. n. C. A. Social Service Committee Entertains Those Interned; lResuilt Satisfactory Inmates of the different wards in the University hospital were entertain- ed Sunday afternoon by instrumental and vocal quartets composed of mem- bers of the social service committee of the University Y. M. C. A. This was an experiment on the part of the, social service workers but, ac- cording to Secretary N. C. Fetter, of the University Y. M. C. A., it was so successful that it will prob- ably be repeated regularly in the fu- ture. Verein Holds Elections Tonight Officers for the Deutscher Verein will be elected at the a meting to be held at 7:30 o'clock tonight in the society's rooms. The two lower sec- tions will elect their officers beginning at 7:30 o'clock and at 8 o'clock elec- tions will begin for the general Verein. This will be the last meeting of the year. Try The Daily for service. $ 3 up For Sale by Between sets drink Coca-Cola. Welcome -wherever it goes, for there' s nothing that com- pares to it as a thirst-quencher and for delicious refreshment. Demand the genuine by full name-- nicknames encourage substitution. THE COCA-COLA CO, ATLANTA. GA. -I r\ J - _ a _ -- L~-1 -' 4J ! n0' -_ \ "On Your Toes" - -I The winning team is on its toes every inning of the game. Strong bodies and keen brains battling for an opening. 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