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VOL. XXVII. No. 471. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 1917. PRICE FIVE CEN
GOVERNMENT HUNS
AGAINST DRAFTING
THREE CASES UNCOVERED
FORTS OF U. S. AU.
THORITIES
BY EF.
SLACKERS ATTEMPT
TO LEAVE COUNTRY
A ssociation Formed of Opponents to
the Nation's Draft
Policy
By Charles D. Groat
(-United Press Staff Correspondent.)
Washington, May 31.-Government
authorities today ran down three cases
of anti-conscription propaganda aimed
at giving slackers a chance to dodge
military service.
The first case was at Columbia uni-
versity, New York. Two men and one
woman student were arrested there
upon the personal direction of Attor-
ney General Gregory. They will be
"made an example of" it was stated
here, if the government proves they
distributed anti-registration literature.
Justice officials today wired New York
authorities to insist on the heaviest
possible bail for them.
Slackers Attemgt to Escape
The second case was concrete evi-
dence from several points that, slack-
ers are attempting to flee the country
to escape service. In one such case
a California agent removed a youth
from a boat bound for Mexico.
In the third case it was discovered
that an association calling itself the
"World Peace Association," is sending
out literature urging youths of mili-
tary age to join the organization and
then register as exempt "because of
religious scruples."
Disclose Activities of Association
The league to enforce peace dis-
closed the world's peace association
activities to the government today. At
the same time C. A. Ryan, secretary
of the "peace enforcement league,"
condemned the world's peace associa-
tion for sending out the following as
part of its literature:
"In classifying grounds upon which
you claim to be exempt, state clearly
that you are a member of the World's
Peace association, and that your re-
ligious convictions are against war dr
a participation therein in accordance
with the creed that the World's Peace
association, which is based upon the
principle of absolute manly existance
as laid down by Jesus Christ"
Cannot Escape by Leaving Country
"There are no fees for membership
but the circular asks for voluntary1
contributions. The department of jus-
tice states today that it instituted af
policy that men of conscription age
who try to dodge the law by trying
to flee to Mexico, Canada, or Cuba
cannot escape by leaving the United
States before June 5.
Three Men Arrested in Columbus
Columbus, 0., May 31.-The dragnet
of the United States government tight-
ened in Columbus today, and threet
men were arrested for anti-registra-
tion plotting.
National, state and city authorities
co-operated, and following the arrests
the governor's office issued a state-1
ment declaring that investigations
show that Columbus is the center of
a wide-spread conspiracy which is
treason in its nature. ys
"Evidence has been secured," thef
governor's statement said, "leaving
nothing to be desired in proof that a
gigantic conspiracy, well financed and
well organized, is on foot."'
Take Leaders in Anti-draft Troublest
Topeka, Kan., May 31.-Federal au-
thorities today arrested Eva Harding,
Ike Oilbard, and Fred Fulton, leaders
in anti-draft troubles. They are be-
ing held in jail here.
WILL SELL LAST
YEARBOOKS TODAY
Remaining Copies Must Be Taken or
Subscriptions Will Be
Cancelled
Remaining copies of the 1917 Michi-
ganensian will be disposed of today
regardless of whether they have been
subscribed for or not. More than
1100 copies of the book have been
sold up to date.
Many persons who subscribed for
the book prior to the beginning of the
sales campaign, making the initial de-
posit, have not yet taken their copies.
These people may get their books to-
day by paying thetremaining $3.00, but
in case they fail to do this, the books
will be sold to people applying for
them.
The sale will take place in Uni-
versity hall, starting at 8 o'clock.
TORNADO WIPES OUT
TWO MISSOURI TOWNS
FOURTEEN
AND
DEAD AT CHAONIA
SEVERAL MORE
AT SELMA
Poplar Bluff, Mo., May 31.-Fourteen
persons are reported dead at Chaonia,
a small town of 300 east of here, and
several more dead at Selma, eight
miles east of here, as a result of a
tornado which practically wiped out
the two towns late last night.
Four persons were killed in the
northern part of Texas county. Marion
Jackson, well known politician, his
housekeeper and two children are
known to be dead. Reports are meagre
because communication facilities have
been destroyed.
Allow No Shirkers
In West Virginia
Charleston, W. Va., May 31.-All
loafers look alike to the law in West
Virginia today.
A statute just passed by the legisla-
ture provides that every able male be-
tween the ages of 16 and 60 must work
at least 36 hours weekly at "some
lawful and recognized business, pro-
fession or employment." This hits 'em
all, both great and small.
The law is effective, no matter how
big an income any individual may en-
joy. Students are exempt during
school sessions. Violatoirs may be
fined $100 or put to work by the state,
in which case their dependents get
the small wage allowed.
The purpose of this law is to make
every able-bodied male do something
useful during the war.
PROGRAMS ARE HERE
Announcements to Be Sold to Senior
Lits Today
The first shipment of commence-
ment programs and announcements for
the senior lits has arrived and will be
distributed in the corridor of jiuiver-
sity hall from 1 to 5 o'clock today.
Programs are unique in;heir de-
sign, having an embossed etchingoft
the Library tower on a gray leather
cover.
The committee hopes to have the
rest of the programs here by this aft-
ernoon, as they have been sent out by
the makers.
Round-up Club Will Dance Tonight
Members of the Round-up club will
hold their final dance of the year at 8
o'clock tonight at the Union. About
25 new members have .been admitted
into the organization and this is to be
their initiation dance. Ike Fisher's
orchestra will furnish music from 8 to
1 o'clock.
D EAN SCHIOTTERBECK
UIES ILLFi lMONTHS
HEAD OF COLLEGE OF PHARMAC
WAS BORN AND REARED IN
ANN ARBOR
Dean Julius Otto Schlotterbeck
of the College of Pharmacy died at
12:20 o'clock last night at his
home after a lingering illness of
five months from a stomach all.
ment.
Dean Schlotterbeck was 51 years
old and was born and educated in
Ann Arbor, where he always made
his home. He was a graduate of the
University, being an '87 pharmic.
He received his philosopher's de-
gree in Berne, Switzerland in 1896.
Since the death of Dr. Prescott in
1905 he had been dean of the
pharmacy college. He had been
connected with the -University
since 1888.
Dr. Schlotterbeck is survived by
the widow, Mrs. Edah C. Schlotter-
beck, and three children. Prescott,
17 years old, is a freshman in the
literary college. Miriam, 14 years
old, is in high school. Karl, aged
7, is the third child. The widow
and children live at 1907 Washte-
naw 'avenue.
WILL EXHIBIT REGATTA
TROPHIESAT HUSTON'S
NEED MORE ENTRIES FOR SWIM-
MING AND CANOE CONTESTS
TOMORROW
Cups, medals, steamer rugs, and
other trophies which will be awarded
to the winners of the different contests
of the Boat club's regatta tomorrow
afternoon on the Huron will be placed
on display at Huston's today.
The grand prize for the day is the
large cup which will be given to the
winners of the 25-mile marathon from
Lakeland. Four other cups also will
be given out during the afternoon.
More entries were made yesterday
in both the swimming and canoe con-
tests, but not as many as desired.
More contestants are wanted and men
intending to. enter are urged to do so
today. Entries can be made up to
the time the program starts.
The cost of entering is 25 cents and
one entrance will permit a contestant
to go into as many events as he de-
sires without further cost. Payments
will be made on the grounds. Fur-
ther information regarding any phase
of the affair can be secured from Wal-
do McKee, '18E, general chairman of
the affair.
ITALIANS CLING TO
CAPTURED GROUND
Austrian Counter Attacks Fail to
Drive Cadorna's Men
Back
Rome, May 31.-Violent Austrian
counter attacks along the Italian front
were reported in the official statement
Aoday. General Cadorna's men are ap-
parently awaiting the bringing up of
additional guns and supplies, and did
not attempt a resumption of the of-
fensive.
SENATE ADDRESSED
Italian War Commission Head Speaks
on World
War
VICE-PRESIDENT MARSHALL
INTRODUCES FAMED SPEAKER
Declares Italy and U. S. Have Been
Friends Without Cause
of Conflict
Washington. May 31. -- Declaring
that the day will come when the allied
countries will be proud of their suf-
fering, Prince Udine, head of the Ital-
ian war commission, today delivered a
stirring address to the senate.
Standing on the vice-president's ros-
trum, Prince Udine, dressed in full
legal uniform, was given adtremulous
welcome from the floor and galleries.
Marshall Introduces Udine
Vice-president Marshall introduced
the prince with a glowing tribute to
Italy. Responding, the envoy said, "I
consider it a great honor for the mis-
sion of his majesty, king of Italy, to
be welcomed by the American senate.
It is also a great honor to speak in
this great glowing assembly, which
has never forgotten the noble trend of
democracy and the principles of lib-
erty in the name which it has con-
stituted.
"In this hour of danger in which
military absolutism threatens every
one, there are nations which have for-
gotten old and new positions. Between
us, America and Italy, there has never
been a cause of conflict. Therefore in
your history and ours there is no page
which should be forgotten in this hour
of brotherhood.
Italy and America Fight for Justice
"This friendship is enhanced by the
fact that both our peoples are at war,
not because of any immediate danger
that threatened us, but to defend the
same ideals of humanity and justice."
HOUSE ELIMINATES
CENSORSHIPNCLAUSE
President Wilson's Appeals for Such
Provision Fall to Secure
Passage
Washington, May 31.-The house this
afternoon struck out the censorship
provision in the general spy bill amid
cheers. The vote was 184 to 144. The
censorship provision was advocated
by President Wilson and attacked by
the newspapers.
TEN TEAMS TO CANVASS
FOR LIBERTY BOND SALE
ALL ANN ARBOR PEOPLE WILL BE
(JIVEN OPPORTUNITY TO
BUY
Ten teams of five men each will
start canvassing Monday morning in
the campaign to sell Liberty loan
bonds to the citizens of Ann Arbor.
These men will keep on working until
the entire city is thoroughly covered.
The idea of this canvass is to help
the banks unload the bonds as soon
as possible in order to keep financial
conditions stable. One of the mem-,
bers of the committee in charge of
the campaign called attention to the
plan of the banks for selling the
bonds on the installment plan.
Secretary McAdoo of the treasury
department, has just issued an official
statement regarding the Liberty loan
bonds. Two classes of bonds will be
issued, coupon bonds and registered
bonds, the lowest denomination of reg-
istered bonds being $100. The bonds
are to mature in 30 years and may be
redeemed by the government in 15
years. They are to be dated June 15,
1917, with interest payable semi-an-
nually on that date and December 15,
and will be convertable into bonds
bearing a higher rate of interest than
three and one-half per cent "if any
subsequent series of bonds shall be
issued at a higher rate of interest be-
fore the termination of the war be-
tween the United States and the Ger-
man government."
The Liberty loan will be offered at
par. It will be free from federal,
state, or local taxation, except inher-
itance taxes. The bonds will be ready
for delivery on July 1 and subscrip-1
tidns will be received until June 15
The size f the initial issue has
been determined by the government's
immediate requirements for the con-
duct of the war and the necessities of
the foreign government to which cred-
it being extended.
FRESHMEN TO FROLIC
Class President to Lead Grand March
Tonight
All is in readiness for the Fresh
Frolic which will hold forth tonight
at the Armory. Special decorations
and novelty leather programs have
been ordered and Wright's J-hop or-
chestra has been secured for the mu-
sic.
At 9 o'clock Donald Thorpe, presi-
dent of the class, will start off at the
head of the grand march, and will be
followed by 140 white-trousered, blue-
coated yearlings and their happy part-
ners. Eighteen dances and two extras'
will follow until 2 'o'clock.
Nearly all of the tickets have been
sold, and the few remaining can be se-
cured at the Busy Bee.
Botanists to Meet at Depot for Trip
All students in Dr. R. M. Holman's
botany 1 class who are going on the
field trip to Whitmore lake tomorrow
will meet at the Ann Arbor railroad
depot at 8:50 o'clock tomorrow morn-
ing. The party will return by train,
leaving Whitmore lake at 4:20 o'clock
in the afternoon. Further details willa
be announced on the bulletin board in
room 202 of the Natural Science build-
ing.
Prof. H. 11. Bartlett Given Leave of
Absence to Work in
Sumatra
Michigan openly declared herself
ready to aid the government yester-
day when the board of regents voted
to purchase $50,000 worth of Liberty
bonds with University trust funds.
Last April the board voted to buy $50,-
000 worth of Michigan war bonds, and
yesterday's meeting showed that the
University still will aid the govern-
ment financially.
The resignation of Prof. John R. Al-
len from the mechanical engineering
college of which he was the head since
1900, was accepted by the board, as
well as the resignation of Dr. C. B. G.
de Nancrede, since 1884 professor of
surgery in the Medical school. Pro-
fessor Allen leaves Michigan to ac-
cept the deanship of the engineering
college at the University of Minne-
sota, while Doctor de Nancrede retires
from active life.
June 5 Not Considered
The matter of declaring a holiday
for registration day, June 5. was not
taken up.
Prof. Clarence Johnston, head of the
surveying department of the engineer-
ing college, notified the board that he
believed he would soon be able to an-
nounce the name of a Canadian of-
ficer who has seen active service on
the west front, and who is now fur-
loughed home, to give military instruc-
tion this summer at the civil engineer-
ing camp at Bogardus lake.
Major Castle Receives Title
Major Charles -W. Castle, detailed by
the war department for service in
drilling the students, was given the
title of commandant of cadets and
professor of military science and
tactics.
Prof. H. H. Bartlett of the botany
department was granted a leave of
absence, beginning January 1 and ex-
tending over one year, that he might
take charge of the rubber plantation
in Sumatra owned by the United States
Rubber company.
Instructors Underpaid, They Say
Communications were received from
43 instructors in the literary college,
who are earning from $1,000 to $1,700
a year, setting forth the amount of
their living expenses for one year. In
some cases the salaries barely covered
the outlay of the families.
Mrs. J. 0. Reed and Mrs. Carl Guthe
each made gifts of portions of scien-
tific libraries of their late husbands,
both professors in the physic depart-
ment. Mrs. Reed also presented some
scientific apparatus that had been used
by Professor Reed.
Dr. C. F. Meyer to Go to France
The board granted a year's leave of
absence to Dr. C. F. Meyer, instructor
in physics, to enable him to enlist in
the American ambulance corps for
service in France. The appointment
of Russell Watson to an instructor-
ship in forestry to succede Prof. 0. L.
Sponsler, who has resigned, was ap-
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CANADIAN OFFICER MAY
MILITARY INSTRUCTOR
AT BOGARDUS
HOLIDAY QUESTION
S IS NOT TAKEN
REGENTS VOTE TO
INVEST $ 50,000
IN LIBERTY BOND
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SENIORS
WILL
SING
Varsity Band to Aid in Entertain-
ment on Campus Tonight
The University of Michigan band
will participate in the Senior Sing to
be held tonight in the band stand on
the campus, the singers assembling in
their caps and gowns at the stand at
7 o'clock.
Special arrangements are being
made by the committee in charge to
make this one of the biggest sings
both in numbers present and quantity
of songs of any yet given this year.
As this is the next to the last sing all
seniors are urged to be present in
their gowns.
GERMAN PASTOR PLEADS GUILTY
TO WRITING ARSON LETTER
Minneapolis, May 31. - Arraigned
late today before United States Com-
missioner Abbott, on charge of send-
ing through the mail a letter tending
to incite arson, murder, and assassina-
tion, the Rev. C. L. Lehnert, pastor of
the central German M. E. church here,
admitted that he wrote such a letter.
fe was bound over to the federal
grand\ jury under $2,000 bail. Rev.
Lehnert, it is charged, told the Min-
neapolis Liberty loan committee to
"go to hell, and to take President Wil-
son along with you," in reply to a let-
ter soliciting a Liberty loan subscrip-
tion.
Columbia to Offer Summer Training
New York City, May 31.-Military
training courses will be offered by
Columbia university this summer for
the benefit of men who are unable to
attend Plattsburg. The camp will ac-
cept men from all over the country
who are between the ages of 18 and 25.
BRAZIL IN BIG
WAR
Senate Authorizes Alliance with Other
States for Defense
Rio de Janerio; May 31.-The Bra-
zilian senate voted today authorizing
the alliance of Brazil with other states
to defend the American republic
against the world.
The declaration of war has been
pending for some time since Germany
started her ruthless U-boat warfare.
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All senior lits are urged to as-
semble at the band stand at 7
o'clock tonight for the combined
Senior Sing. Everyone should
wear his cap and gown. Curly
Davis will be there to lead the
singing.
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Huron River
Above
Boat House
Admission
Free!
Swimming
Features
U. of M.
BOAT
Canoeing
R ECATTA
CLUB
Saturday,
June 2
Starting
at
2 o'clock
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Fifth Annual Carnival
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