I LY CLOUT COLDER oeollir t 4 4 1w mAn ait UNITED PR I DAY A-ND NIGHT WIRE SERVICE .., VOL. XXVII. No. 71. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 1917. 'k . PRICE FIVE CEr ------ 1 CONGRESS PROBE TO STARTMONDAY Tumulty, ,Secretary Lansing and T. W. Lawson to Be Called PROOF OF LEAK IN PEACE NOTE SHOWN IN COMMITTEE MEETING Hearing Expected to Be One of Big- gest Affairs in History of Congress By J. P. YODER (United Press Staff Correspondent) Washington, Jan. 6.-Congress on edge tonight awaited the rap of Chair- roan Henry's gavel on Monday when Secretary Tumulty, Secretary Lansing, "Frenzied Finance" Lawson, and prac- tically every financial writer in Wash- ington and perhaps a half dozen big capitalists of Wall street will appear at the house rules committee investi- gation of the leak to Wall street on President Wilson's peace note. The hearing will be one of the big- gest things in the probing line that congress with all its investigations has seen in years. It was established at the committee's hearings today beyond question of doubt that there was a leak. Democrats said openly that the hearings will be "flivvers." They de- clared that nothing can be done to any financial writer even if it should be'proved one of them was responsible for the leak. They admitted it would be different' if the man who spread the story is an embassy employee. They also ad- mitted that the hearings might result in legislation to prevent future occur- rences. Republicans declare that un- less the rules commnittee reports favor-; ably for an investigation, they will' make the biggest floor fight the house1 has seen in years. LELAND POWERS SPEAKS JAN. 13 Will Give Recital of Shaw's "The Devil's Disciple" Leland Powers, reader, will appear in Ann Arbor for the nineteenth time when he gives his recital of "The Devil's Disciple," by George Bernard' Shaw, in University Hall, Saturday, Jan. 13. Mr. Powers commenced ac- tive platform work in 1898 and since that time every year has found himF delivering at least one recital in Ann{ Arbor. - Mr. Powers is without doubt ther foremost reader appearing before the American public today and as the head of the Leland Powers School of the Spoken Word, which he foundedf in 1904, he has attained added fame as a teacher.s Tickets will go on sale Wednesday,f Jan. 10, at Wahr's bookstore. A lim- ited number of reserved seats will be1 sold. CHINESE STUDENTS ELECT OFFICERS FOR COMING YEAR Members of the "Chinese Students' club at their regular monthly meeting" elected the following officers for the coming year: President, F. C. Liu,E 18; vice-president, Niiung Ting, '20M;, corresponding secretary, L. W. Thoms,a '18E; treasurer, C. F. Tang, '18M; as- sistant treasurer, C. K. Chow, '18; au- ditor, T. P. Lee, '19M. The Chinese Students' club will re- ceive Mr. Julian Arnold, the attache of the American legation at Pekin,' Monday, Jan. 15.{ Moon Enters Total Eclipse Tonight1 The Ann Arbor public will witness1 a total eclipse of the moon tonight. The moon will enter the shadow at 11:50 o'clock and will be in total obscurity at 1 o'clock. At 2:29 o'clock Monday morning it will begin to leave the shadow and will be in full view againt at 3:38 o'clock.1 To Hold Tryouts for Chorus Parts Will Take Place at Union Tomorrow; Morgan to Be One of Judges Tryouts for chorus parts in the 1917 Michigan Union Opera to be given by the Mimes or the University of Michi- gan Union will be held Monday night at the Union at 7 o'clock. Director Charles Morgan, Jr., will be present at this tryout and will be one of the judges. Those who try out will be judged solely on their ability to dance with a partner. Plans for the annual- trip to be tak- en during the spring recess are pro- gressing rapidly and it is assured that at least six out of town engagements will be played at that time; with the prospect that several more will be ar- ranged at a later date. GORNETZKY WRITES NEW SONG "The Dinkey-Bird" to Make Appear- ance in "Magic Carpet" Indifferent to his number of song siccesses, Abraham Gornetky, '17, has composed an irrestible sweeping melody, which immediately after its appearance in "The Magic Carpet" is certain to take the campus by storm. "The Dinkey-Bird" is the title of the song, and will be sung by Frank Grover, '18, in the Hawaiian act of the play. "The Dinkey-Bird" is a poem written by Eugene Field. It is rhythmical and naturally adaptable to a melody. Also. it is of a literary nature, and is not in- clined to the commonplace composi- tions that form the substance of man ragtime pieces. The poem has been set to music before, but not after the fashion of Gornetzky. 'In the present form "The Dinkey-Bird" is a captivat- ing strain, and will prove a feature in "The Magic Carpet" on Jan. 12. Tht song is being published by Mrs. Root of the University Music House. The title page will be identical with poster of the -play. Permission was obtained from Scribner Sons to use the lyrics before any action was deter- mined upon. STURGES TO TALK JANUARY 9 ON NATURALIZATION PROBLEMS Hon. Merton A. Sturges, chief ex- aminer of the United States bureau of naturalization, will deliver an ad- dress in the high school auditorium, Tuesday evening, Jan. 9, at 8 o'clock He will discuss some of the natural- ization problems that confront the im- migrant seeking citizenship in this country. Regent Junius E. Beal will also give a short address of welcome to the foreign born residents of Ann Arbor who have signified their intentions of becoming American citizens. The address, "Naturalization Pro- blems," given by Mr. Sturges aroused great interest at the meeting of the school teachers of the state of Illinois at Bloomington. Mr. Sturges will ad- dress several meetings in Detroit on Saturday and Monday. The meeting in Ann Arbor is largely in the inter- ests of the establishment of a night school for the benefit of recent citizens and those intending to attain to citizen- ship. GEORGE E. LEWIS TO SPEA BEFORE BRANCH OF A. I. E. E. Mr. George E. Lewis, superintend- ent of the hydraulic power plants of the Detroit Edison company, will speak before the regular monthly meeting of the student branch of the A. I. E.. E. at 7:30 o'clock Wednesday evening, Jan. 10. The meeting will be held in room 348, Engineering building. The subject of Mr. Lewis' address will be "Tle Development and Opera- tbons of Water Power Plants on thel Huron River." TO- POUR CONCRETE FOR NEW UNION APRIL FIRST Steam Pipes Laid to Thaw Out Ground Preparatory to Further Excavation "We expect to start pouring concrete for the foundation of the new Michigan Union Monday and to complete the foundation by April 1 of this year," stated George M. Ames, '85, of the Hauser, Owens & Ames Co., yester- day. Everything is in readiness to begin work tomorrow. Repairs have been made for the derrick which was brok- en last week. The derrick is 70 feet high, is supported by six cables, and is capable of excavating several tons of earth a minute. Steam pipes have been laid to thaw out the ground at the west end of the basement where the big hole must be made eight feet deeper. Workmen are engaged in digging foundation trenches and in sinking abuttment holes at the east end of the excavation. About 300 tons of granite boulders have been hauled preparatory td'beginning the foundation. The com- pany's office has been completed under the Union elm, as well as six shanties for housing tools and materials. A gravel bin with the capacity of 150 tons and heated by steam pipes will allow construction to go on in the coldest weather. The committee on the foundation meets today to decide whether the gravel on the grounds will be suitable to use in the concrete. More than 3,000 barrels of Portland cement will be used. LEVIN TO ADDRESS MENORAH Speaker is Professor of Torts in Un- iversity of Detroit "The Jewish Renaissance" is the subject of an address to be delivered before the Michigan Menorah soci- ety at 8 o'clock this evening in New- berry hall by Isadore Levin, a law-i yer of Detroit, and professor of torts in the Law school of the University of Detroit. During his undergraduate' days at Harvard, Mr. Levin was pres- ident of the Harvard Menorah society, vice-president of the Intercollegiate Menorah association, and president of the Intercollegiate Zionist association. An important report concerning the1 Menorah study circles that'are abouts to be organized will be made at thisi meeting, and all who are interested in these study circles are urged to be1 present in order that they may be or-; ganized as soon as possible. The election of officers for the sec- ond semester will be held on Sundayy evening, Jan. 21. A nominating com-1 mittee, whose business it shall be to nominate men to run for office, will be appointed tonight. I BERLIN IDEA,1 u. I SUPPORTS ALL1 .1 Feeling in Telztoz Capital Result o Senate Support of Wilson Peace Plan Ih ISiER STATES ALLIES HAVE lEFUSED RECENT PROPOSALS 6er1a1 Head Declares in Announce ment to Fighters That War Will Go on Owing to Entente By Carl W. Ackerman (United Press Staff Correspondent) Berlin, Jan. 6.-America is drifting toward the allies rather than toward the policy of co-operation with other neutrals, is the view of certain ele- mnents in Germany., The opinion is based on discussion evoked in the United States senate over the resolution for endorsement of president's peace note introduced by Senator Hitchcock. In certain quar ters, at least, it is held that a debate as to the possibility of America chang ing her international policy and enter ing into a foreign alliance may in dicate such a tendency. Kaiser William's proclamation to the German army and navy today echoed the press and public's belief that the allies' reply to Germany is a refusal The proclamation was as follows: "To My Army and Navy: "Together with my allied rulers I had proposed to our enemies to enter peace negotiations. Our enemies refused my proposal. Their hunger for power wants Germany's destruction. The war will continue. Before God and hu manity it is the hostile government: exclusively that will incur the heavy responsibility for all further terrible sacrifices which my will would havE spared you. "Justly independent of our enemies resumption of the war, therefore, and animated by the will to defend our holiest good, and to secure a happier future to the country, you will become like steel. Our enemies did not ac cept the understanding proffered by me.' Now with God's help our arms will force them to it. (Signed) "WILHELM, "Great Headquarters, Jan. 5." rn CHARLES MORGAN, JR., OF PHILADELPHIA, Who Returns to Direct the 1917 Michigan Union Opera. Charles Morgan, Jr., of Philadelphia, will arrive in'Ann Arbor early Monday morning to start active work on the 1917 Michigan Union opera. Mr. Morgan will remain in this city indefinitely, going from here to Phila- delphia, where he is directing rehearsals for the Mask and Wig club of the University of Pennsylvania. Immediately after examinations he will return to Ann Arbor and remain here until the annual show is put on at the Whitney theater. SENIOR PICTURES MUST 0E IN BY FEBRUARY 1 Other Work on 1917 Year Book May Be Delayed Unless Fourth Year Men Hurry Photos Seniors in the University may suffer the disappointment of not finding their photographs on the pages of the 1917 Michiganensian among those of their classmates unless they arrange at once for the taking of these pictures. Feb. 1 is the final date set for the accept- ance of the photographs, and it is hoped by the management of the year book that every senior will feel it his duty to look after the matter of turn- ing in his photograph before this date, as much of the success of the senior book depends upon the. number of senior pictures it contains. The matter of getting the photo- graphs in has given more trouble this year than last, and it is especially trou- blesome owing to the fact that all other factors in the production of the book point toward an early publication. The (Continued on Page Six.) STANDARDS ARRIVE FOR MAUSTERINGCEREMONIES More Whan 30 Men Sign Up for Naval Reserves During Campaign of Last Few Days Two United States standards and a Union Jack, each six feet by eight feet, have been received from Detroit by the University naval reserves to be formally raised at the mustering next Wednesday night. The standards are bordered with heavy gold bullion fringe and are supported by nine-foot jointed maple staves, each bearing a nine-inch spread-eagle and a three- yard gold bullion cord with tassels. The name of each division appears in cloth of gold on the third red stripe from the bottom of its standard. The standards will be borne by the bat- talion on parade while the Union Jack is to float from some point on the cam- pus on the days on which the divisions are under arms. Recruits for the organization are coming in fast, over 30 men having signified their desire to become mem- bers during the past two days. Phy- sicial examinations are being held every night at 7:15 o'clock at the Uni- versity health service and a recruiting office is being maintailed at the same place. Uniforms for the battalion have not yet arrived, but the following con- formity of dress has been ordered for th,#"iremony Wednesday night: Dark trousers,' white shirts with sleeves rolled to elbow, stiff white collars, and black bow ties. Faculty members wishing tickets for the mustering may obtain them from the deans of their departments while members of the organization may re- ceive them from K. W. Heinrich, '17E. PLAN FIRST SKATE CARNIVAL Presbyterian Church 10:30 A. M. Service in the Auditorium of High School. Leonard A. Barrett Speaks-"PEACE--WAR" 6:30 P. M. Young People's service, McMillan Hall M gxE °T¢_~x- 5-e=s- - - ' _= _. _--. xxxc~ xox xox- os.- x-ai Women's League to Hold Affair at Weinberg's Coliseum The first skating carnival was plan- ned. at a meeting of the athletic com- mittee of the Woman's league yester- day afternoon. It will be held at Weinberg's coliseum next week, the definite date to be announced later. Some headliner attractions are promised for . the event, including races and an interclass game of ice- hockey. It is also rumored that there will be an exhibition of fancy skat- ing. Tickets will be out by the middle of this week and the committee is am- bitious to raise the sale above the thousand mark, and thus surpass the record attendance of last year's carni- val. Olga Shinkman, '17, is chairman of the committee which is undertakinig the affair. COSMOPOLITAN CLUB TO MEET TO DISCUSS "MAGIC CARPET" Members of the Cosmopolitan club will hold a general get-together Mon- day night in Newberry hall at 7:30 o'clock to discuss the "Magic Carpet," the club's play, which will be pro- duced in Hill auditorium Jan. 12. The meeting is open to all the club members and all are asked to attend, as several important matters will be discussed at the meeting. German Submarines Safely in Port Berlin, Jan. 6.-The German subma- rine U-46, reported sunk, has returned to her home port. an QI. 1 wmu I Im Imm- nml AA owl urn WESLEYAN GUILD LECTURE 'lil" 811141 tn{t ill f111111 LYNN H. HOUGH Professor in the Garrett Biblical Institute and one of America's Leading Religious Thinkers SUBJECT: THE DYNAMIC OF RELIGION B"' mou 1W hufm Charles Weber, '14, to Talk Tonight Charles Weber, '14, who has been, spending the past two years at the Boston Theological Seminary, is home for a short time on a vacation. He TONIGHT 7:30 METHODIST CHURCH TONIGHT 7:30 1 will speak before umu . of the Methodist -m 6 a t 3 I U* U'J l the Epworth League church this evening = 4!=g S 9 ES 21 1 m wi E s el 4F-Xa: 3s R oc gc^ ? a ' '= 'l 1 a :L U o . OUOC0K A PLAY OF WONDERS F THE Hill Auditorium AGIC CARPET TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW Friday, January 12 V.19 Iw