THE WEATHER FOR ANN ARBOR- ThURSDAY--SNOW AND COLDER h. ..'. GAN UNITED PRESS WIRE DAY ANI) NGII6T SERVICE TE ONLY MORNING PAPER JN ANN ARBOR VOL. XXVII. No. 45. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1916. PRICE FIVE CENT CALLS 8 HOUR LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL. IN CIRCUIT COURT KANSAS CITY JUDGE HANDS DOWN DECISION ON RECENT ADAMSON RULE MAY BE USED AS TEST CASE Reaches Conclusion in Question After Short Deliberation; Case Brought Forward Tuesday Kansas City. Nov. 22.-Judge Wil- liam C. Hook'of the United States cir- cuit court today decided that the Adam- son' eight-hour. law was unconstitu- tional. To action was brought yes- terday by ti government asking the dismissal of an injunction suit brought by the Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf railway. Judge Hook's action today will permit the case appearing before the supreme court when it convenes Dec. 4. Judge Hook signed the gov- ernment's appeal at 3:25 this after- noon. E. Marvin Underwood, assistant at- torney general of the United States, who arrived here this morning from Washington to assist Francis M. Wil- son, district attorney attorney in the case, said he believed the decision of, Judge Hook was in no way a setback to the government. "Judge Hook made the decision with- out material consideration of the is- sue and on application of his own re- ceivers," Underwood said. Judge Hook appointed the receivers for the Mis- souri, Oklahoma and Gulf railway who brought the injunction proceedings. Frank Hagerman, special counsel for the federal government, refused any statement. Judge Hook's decision in part follows: Judge Hook's Decision. "This is an independent suit to en- join the enforcement of a recent act of congress commonly called the Adamson law, upon the ground that it is contrary to the constitution. A motion to dismiss has been presented on behalf of the defendant United States attorney. The case was pre- sented but yesterday and a decision isi desired today. It is far from being an -agreeable duty for a judge to record a judicial conclusion without the care and deliberation essential to a convic- tion. Thinks Law Cannot Be Sustained. "Upon a consideration of the Adam- son law and of what is said of its practical effect, and what was in- tended to be accomplished by it, the judgment is that as the court construes the terms of the law, it cannot be sus- tained. Though the decree of the court in the case here will be final in form yet because of the special circum- stances, the plaintiffs will be directed to keep their accounts and be prepared to pay their employees on the basis of the Adamson law, should the decree not be sustained." Supporter of Law Pleased. New York, Nov. 22.-Elisha Lee, chairmn of the conference committee now considering the Adamson law, when he heard that the Adamson law had been declared unconstitutional. said today he. was pleased, for it means a final decision in the supreme court soon. "The fact that the government will appeal," he said, "means that the supreme court will take it up much sooner than would otherwise have been the case." Gompers Expresses Opinion. Baltimore, Nov. 22.-"I said yester- day, and if I could say it with greater emphasis today I would repeat, 'We- expect the railroad men to inaugurate the eight-hour day on the first of January,'" was the only comment of (Continued on Page Six.) Orchestra Makes Good Impression Large Audience Attends Initial Concert of University Symphony A large and appreciative audience turned out yesterday afternoon to hear the University Symphony Orchestra when it made its first appearance of the year in Hill auditorium. Considering that this was the first concert of the season the work was unusually good. The members played in tune and also played together well, which does not always happen at a first appearance. The first number was Gade's Sym- phony No. 4 in B flat, which proved to be an interesting and effective num- ber. It was extremely musical and the shadings which were brought out by Mr. Samuel Pierson Lockwood, direc- tor, were pleasing. The Scherzo and Finale were especially well received. Berlioz's Ballet des Syphes from "Damnation of Faust" was played next and the combination of harp, strings, and wood-winds created an atmosphere which was irresistible. This number was repeated. Mr. Harrison Albert Stevens. piano soloist, played Beethoven's Concerto No. 4 in G major, with the orchestra. This interesting concerto, which had never been heard before In this city, afforded an excellent opportunity for the soloist to display his splendid technique and versatility. The cadenzas in this composition were written by Godowsky and added much to the gen- eral effectiveness. Mr. Stevens played with marked feeling and his.pianissimo work was especially effective. WILSON DISCUSSES MESSAGE Expect Annual Suggestion to Propose Legislation Strike Settlement Washington. Nov. 22. - President Wilson discussed his message to con- gress with members of his cabinet to- day. Regardless of the avowed op- position of labor to proposals for trike settlement by legislation, it is known the president's suggestion to the next congress on the question of prevention of industrial disputes will be practically the same. as those pro- posed to the last congress, when the railroad strike was threatened. The biggest fight will be waged against that .provision which make illegal all strikes and walkouts pending full public hearings of both sides. Sault Ste. Marie, Nov. 22.-Former Governor Chase S. Osborne in an inter- view here today announced that he will be candidate for the United States senatorship in 1918. Lansing, Nov. 22.-Governor Ferris is said to be considering the appoint- ment of Harris Thomas, lawyer of Lansing, to fill the unexpired term of Railroad Commissioner Hemans, who died last week. Mr. Thomas is a Demo- crat. William Smith of St. Johns is also being strongly urged for the place. Lansing, Nov. 22.-The prison board this afternoon announced the selection for warden of the Jackson prison of Captain Rcoe Disque of the com- missary department of the United States army. Captain Disque is at, present on duty in the Philippines. MIMES ELECT YEARLY OFFICERS Morrison C. Wood, '17, Named Presi- dent of Union Organization The Mimes of the Michigan Union elected officers for the year at a reor- ganization meeting last night. Morri- son C. Wood, '17, was chosen presi- dent; Frank Grover, '18, vice-presi- dent; Kemp Burge, '17, secretary- treasurer, and Abraham Gornetzky. '17, librarian. A short business meeting and lunch- eon will be held at the Union at 12 o'cl)ck Monday noon. SEE NO CHANGE IN' AUSTRIAN COURSEi British Papers Expect Country to Con- tinue Present Policy Con. cerning War ITALIAN PAPERS MAGNANMOUS London, Nov. 22.-London newspa- per comment reflected the view today that the death of mIperor Francis Josef would probably not change Aus- tria-Hungary's course in the war. The Pall Mall Gazette's editorial was typical: "It is improbable," it said, "that Francis Josef's death will make any vital difference in the present political and military situation. Austria has passed the stage where her own- i- stincts or sympathies count for much." Pope Sends Vatican's Condolences. By John H. Ilearley (United Press Staff Correspondent) Rome, Nov. 22.-Pope Benedict today instructed the papal Annuncio at Vienna personally to present to the royal family the Vatican's condolences in the death of Emperor Francis Josef. It was reported last night that the pope had sent a special blessing to the dying emperor. Newspaper extras here announcin the death of the aged ruler today magnanimously ascribed his actions against Italy in the present war to the Countess Karolyn's curse against the house of Hapsburg and its people. Nemesis overtook the emperor at last, it was asserted. All newspapers agreed in editorial comment that Francis Josef's death can have little effect on the war, owing to the complete Ger- man domination of Austria-Hungary. Seeks Aid for Belgian Workers. London, Nov. 22.--Wireless dis- patches from Havre said King Albert of Belgium has written to Pope Bene- dict, King Alphonso of Spain, and President Wilson asking each of these to protest against German deportation of workers from Belgium. Emperor Complied With Pope's Wish Rome. Nov. 22.-A current report in Switzerland today had it that on his death bed Emperor Francis Josef com- plied with Pope Benedict's recent plea to him and urged the Kaiser against the Belgian scheme and resumption of unlimited submarine warfare. Expect Von Jagow's Resignation. Berlin, Nov. 22.-The official press bureau today announced "the states secretary of the foreign office, Gottlieb von Jagow, intends to resign for rea- sons of ill health. Appointment of Under Secretary Zimmerman as his successor is expected." Four Engagenienis on Dobrudja Front. Berlin, Nov. 22.-Four field engage- ments along the front of Field Marshal von Mackensen's line in Dobrudja were teported in today's official statement. Along the Danube local artillery firing was reported. Report Deportion of Diplomats. Rome, Nov. 22.--Departure of diplo- matic representatives of all the cen- tral powers from Athens amid demon- stration was reported in a wireless dis- patch received from the Greek capital today. They left in response to the virtual ultimatum served on the Greek government by Vice Admiral Du Sour- net, representing the allies. He al- leged the ministers were giving in- formation to German submarines, and were at the head of espionage bureaus. Vandervoort Elected Captain of Aggies East Lansing, Mich., Nov. 22.-Adel- bert Vandervoort, for three years a guard on the Aggie football team, was elected captain of the 1917 eleven yes- terday afternoon. Fourteen mono- grams were awarded by the athletic association.I Sink Big British Hospital Ship London, Nov. 22.-The British hospital ship Britannic, a White Star liner and one of the biggest ships afloat, was sunk in the Zea channel of the Aegean sea yesterday. The admiralty announced to- day that of those aboard about 50 were lost, 28 were injured and 1,100 saved. The admiralty announcement declared the vessel had been sunk by a mine or torpedo. The Britannic was a steel triple-screw steamship of 48,158 tons. She was built for the White Star line passenger service, being fin- ished only last year, but was immediately requisitioned by the Brit- ish government for use as a hospital transport. The Zea channel, where the admiralty statement says the great ship was lost, is a bit of water between the mainland of Greece and the island of Zea. From this it is safe to assume that the Britannio was bringing' back wounded from Saloniki, the channel being the direct route to the allies' depot in this section. HOLD VOCATIONAL CONFERENC 'E FOR MICHIGAN WOMEN CONFERENCE TO START AND CONTINUE UNTIL; OF WEEK TODA END NOTED LIBRARIAN TO SPEAK Object of Meetings Is to Encourage College Women to Enter New Fields ANNOUNCE FACULTY MEN WILL SPEAKAT SMOKER Prof. W. D. Henderson and Prof. H. C. Sadler to Talk; Order More Tobacco and Pipes Prof. William D. Henderson of the physics department and Prof. Herbert C. Sadler of the engineering depart- ment will be the faculty speakers atE the football smoker Saturday night in Weinberg's coliseum. the committee in charge announced last night. Both Professor Henderson and Professor Sadler are reputed to be excellent speakers with a surplus of "ginger" that will meet with great approval. With the great floor space available in the coliseum fully 2.500 students are expected to be present. The smoker committee last night sent for more cigarets, tobacco, and corncob pipes, "t meet tne added demand. Tickets were moving rapidly at the Union yes- terday and a capacity crowd is as- sured. Caterer Donovan of the Union has put in an order for sufficient cider and dou-hnuts, at he says, "to flound- er the whole University." The tincups have been ordered and a large com- mittee will paste'on the pictures of the team tomorrow. GREAT INCREASE IN SALES MAC MINUS ENTERTAINS AUD0IENCEWITH HUMOR Speaker Not Only Entertains But Com ments on Political Situa- tion in Ireland Seumus MacManus last night de- lighted his audience with his lecture, "A Merry Ramble 'Round Ireland," illustrated with over 100 colored views of old and modern Ireland. His lec- ture abounded in droll Irish stories, and sketches of the old Irish wits and their sayings. Mr. MacManus did not confine him- self to the strictlydentertaining side of Ireland, but as one of the leaders in the Sinn Fein movement, he traced the fight of the Irish people against the political oppression of England. "The fight in Ireland has been go- ing on for hundreds of years and it will continue to go on until the Irish people are at last politically and edu- cati-onally free," he said. "There is a great deal of misunderstanding among the American people concerning the trouble in Ireland. It is not a clash between the Catholics and the Protest- ants, as the English would have you believe. The Catholics do not fight the English simply because they are Cath- olics, but because they are Irishmen." In proof of his contention that there are in reality, basic good relations be- tween the Catholics and the Protest- ants, Mr. MacManus said: "The lead- ers of Ireland for the last 100 years have with only two exceptions, been Protestants." Mr. MacManus also spoke of the work and the achievements of the Gaellic league, which lately has done so much to revive the old Gaellic language, the Irish songs, and the Irish music. TRIANGLES INITIATE TEN MEN Junior Engineers' Honorary Society Picks Worthy Students Ten neophytes of the Triangles, jun- ior engineers' honoray society, had an opportunity to polish up the pavement and triangle of the engineering arch yesterday afternoon as a part of their introduction to the mysteries of the organization. The initiates were: N. J. Brazell, E. P. Hardell, M. F. Doty, N. C. Ibsen, R. C. Germanson, J. H. Sharpe, A. B. Weston, A. Livingston, R. M. Meehan, and R. M. Langley. W. M. McKee was toastmaster of the banquet at the Michigan Union, which followed the initiation. Prof. A. E. White, of the engineering college, E. C. Schacht, and A. Livingston, respond- ed to toasts. Three Men Rob Oklahoma Bank Durant, Okla., Nov. 22.-The bank at Boswell, 20 miles east of here, was robbed by three masked men this aft- ernoon, who escaped with between "Library Work for Women" will be the subject of an address to be given this afternoon by Miss Letitia Stearns at the Women's Vocational conference in Sarah Caswell Angell hall. Miss Sarah Arnold, of Boston, and Miss Mary Malcolmson, of Detroit, will dis- cuss the topics "The Preparation Ne- cessary for Vocational Training" and "The Work of the Collegiate Bureau of Occupations." This is the first of a series of meet- ings that will continue throughout the rest of the week. An opportunity to meet these and other conference speakers is offered by an informal re- ception to be held this evening at New- berry residence. All are cordially in- vited. Tickets are still available for the Saturday luncheon. Those who de- sire private interviews with any of the speakers should sign up for them immediately. The object of the conference is to encourage college women to enter fiels open to them, especially those other than teaching. Miss Mary Mal- colmson, of the Collegiate Bureau of Occupations in Detroit, will be here all this week to take the registrations of those who wish to enter one of the various vocations, and any of the speakers will give adxice regarding vheir special fields of work to girls who sign for interviews. Miss Stearns, one of this afternoon's speakers is responsible for the found- ing of the first library "children rooms" in the country in 1895 at the Milwaukee public library. A few years later she entered the employment of the Wisconsin library commission at Madison, and began her unusual work of, organizing traveling libraries throughout the state. The work of the library commission has grown until it now mantains a 11- brary school, a traveling library de- partment, a legislative reference bu- reau and an extension service in con- nection withe University of Wisconsin. Miss Stearns, who is called one of the most forceful speakers on the con- ference program, gave up library work a few years ago for the lecture plat- form and since that time has been in constant demand by library associa- tions, boards of trustees, educators' and women's clubs. TRYOUT FOR FRESH GLEE CLUB Sixty Men Report to W. S. Westerman, Jr., at School of Music Some 60 first year men reported at the School of Music last night for the tryouts for the All-Fresh Glee club. W. S. Westerman, Jr., conducted the trials and will direct the club for the coming year. Mr. Westerman stated last night that the work for the club would consist mainly in learning the songs of Michigan and would act as a preparatory course for the Varsity Glee club. It is planned to have the freshmen sing at the various assemblies of the yearlings, and. as last year, when spring comes, the club will serenade the sororities with the songs learned throughout the year. It is hoped that the club will prove enough of a suc- cess to enable it to render a few selec- tions on Cap Night next June. A club of either 32 or 40 will be chosen from those who try out. November Issue of Inlander Disappearing RapidlyI Yesterday's sales of the Inlander ex- ceeded all first day sales of this pub- lication up to date, according to the business staff of the magazine. Both street and book store sales showed a decided improvement over those of previous editions. There are still some copies of this month's Inlander to be had at the various book stores, but this supply will probably not satisfy the demand. One of the distinctive features of the magazine is the new cover which has been made a permanent feature. Until the present time there has been no cover, but from now on the light brown paper with printing in dark brown will be used. MANY GET TICKETS FOR SMOKER Pasteboards 0oing Fast for Both Vaud- eville Show and Smoker Tickets for the Spotlight vaudeville show to be given by Union members at Hill auditorium Tuesday night, may. be obtained at the Union desk. The tickets are free to faculty life mem- bers, student and pledge life members and yearly members. For all others desiring to attend the affair, including ladies, a nominal fee of 25 cents will be charged. Tickets for the football smoker that will be held in Weinberg's coliseum Saturday night, can also be secured at the Union.