FAIR AND WARMER TO0DAY. I 00, 11 TN AI t tW6n Iatt UNITED PRESS DAY AND NIGHT WIRE SERVICE VOL. XXVII. No. 89. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1917. PRICE FIVE CENTS s . f 'FOLS PARADISE NAME OF 1817 UNION OPERA Play Will Deal With Questions of Universal Interest on Campus OFFERS SOLUTION TO CO-EDUCATION Book and Lyrics Written by E. E. Par- dee, 17; Acts Laid on Campus and in Union "Fool's Paradise" is the name of the 1917 Michigan Union opera to- be pro- duced next month. This name was chosen by the committee in charge as being the most appropriate of those proposed in view of the nature of th book, which deals with and offers a solution to the questions of universal interest on the campus. Among other topics it offers a solution to the ques- tion of co-education, which of late has had such prominence, and in the esti- mation of those in charge of this year's opera this question will be definitely settled for those who will have the opportunity of seeing the latest pro- duction of the Mimes. In accordance with the popular de- mand, the book this year contains an unusual amount of local color. The entire book is laid in and around Ann Arbor, the first act being an outside scene on the campus and the second act being laid in the new Michigan Union building. The book was written by E. E. Par- dee, '17, from an original scenario by' E. E. Pardee, '17, and A. S. Hart, '17. The lyrics are also the Work of Par- dee. Director Morgan will arrive in this city today and will personally conduct all the rehearsals of both the cast and the chorus until the initial production in Ann Arbor on March 21. He comes from Philadelphia where he has been conducting the production of the an- nual play presented at the University of Pennsylvania. The first cast rehearsal of this se- mester will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Union and the chorus *will hold its first rehearsal at 7 o'clock at the Union. All members are urged to be present as absentees run the risk of being dropped without further notice. Representatives of one of the large Chicago scenery companies are to be in Ann Arbor today with miniature settings, and Director Morgan will go to Detroit in the near future to see about scenery if the samples submitted by the Chicago firm do not prove sat- isfactory. The question of scenery has always proved a stumbling block in the past, but it is hoped that satisfac- tory arrangements will be made this year. MAKE ADDITIONS TO COURSES GIVEN IN SPECIAL BULLETIN Several changes and additions have been made in the courses given in the engineering college since the special announcement went to press. In the electrical department there will be a quiz section in electrical eng- ineering 7, photometry and illumina- tion, Tuesday at 11 o'clock in addi- tion to those courses announced in the bulletin. Two more laboratory sec- tions will also be arranged. The quiz sections in chemical eng- ineering 9, gas 'analysis, have been changed so as to come Monday, Wed- nesday, and Friday, at 1 o'clock. Only one quiz a week is required in this course. The course in Chemistry 15 has been scheduled for Monday, Wed- nesday, and Friday at 1 o'clock. f-Hop Target for Gargoyle Jokes "Echoes from the J-hop" might well be the title of the Gargoyle which goes on sale this morning, but the name decreed is that of the souvenir number, principally because J-hop fads and fancies are the target which the jokes and illustrations hit. A number of dances not permitted at Michigan are illustrated, Maurie Dunne's article is pictured in a double page drawing,tand the Gargoyle, over- throwing all traditions and customs, comes out and defends the Michigan women against the attack made by the former governor's son, according to H. K. White, business manager. Late News Briefs London, Feb. 12.-The war is now costing England $28,177,035 a day, Chancellor of the Exchecquer Bonar Law declared in the house of com- mons today. His statement was made in connection with a move for a vote of credit. Washington, Feb. 12.-Destruction of tonnage by German U-boats showed an upward trend today, according to Lloyd's report forwarded to the state department by Consul-General Skin- ner at London. He reported 15,762 tons destroyed since the last report. Washington, Feb. 12.-The federal trade commission will ask President Wilson tomorrow to request an ap- propriation of $200,000 from congress with which to carry on investigations into the high cost of living. All the machinery of commerce was set in motion today developing plans for searching inquiry. Paris, Feb. 12.-,Tames Stillnan to- day remitted to President Poincare checks for a million francs or $200,000, for distribution among the children of the French legion of honor who had 'been killed in the war. James Still- man is a well known New York banker, chairman of the board of directors of the National City bank. Mt. Clemens, Feb. 12.-Lawrence Price of Lansing, president of the Lan- sing Auto Body compaty and Demo- cratic candidate for the United States senate last November, died suddenly here today. He had come here for treatment for neurosis. He was ac- companied by Mrs. Price. Washington, Feb. 12.-The American minister to Cuba in a statement to the Cuban government made public by the state department this afternoon, an- nounced that. this government is re- garding with no small concern the election disputes that have caused trouble in the island republic. London, Feb. 12.-China IAs broken off diplomatic relations'with Germany. Pres. H. B. llutehins DinesLegislators At an informal dinner given by President Harry B. Hutchins for the state legislators last Thursday in the Michigan Union, the president outlined briefly the matters concerning the University to come up before the leg- islature this session. Afterwards the deans from the vari- ous colleges discussed the questions more fully. More than 30 guests were present at the banquet. Allies' Total Air Craft Loss 1,002 Berlin, via Wireless to Sayville, Feb. 12.-Official statistics of German flyers since the start of the war is- sued today showed this record to Jan. 31, 1917: Hostile machines destroyed, 1,002; hostile machines put out of combat, 1,700; value of destroyed machines 50,- 000,000 marks or $11,910,000. In 1915 the statement said 163 aeroplanes were brought down. In 1916, 784, and in ASKS IMPEACHMENT NO REPORTS GEN YET OF BOARDMEMBERS ON HONOR SYSTEM PLN A. S. HART,'17, CHAIRMAN OF COM- Congressman Attacks Governor Hard- MITTEE SAYS INSTRUCTORS ing, Paul Warburg, and Others on ARE IN FAVOR OF IDEA Federal Reserve Commission Dean J. R. Effinger, when asked to J. P. MORGAN CO., KUtN, LOEB give his opinion in regard to the CO. IMPLICATED BY LINDBURGH recent institution of the honor sys- tem in the literary college, stated Minnesota Representative Declares yesterday that he could give no de- Country Injured to Exten of finite statement as to the result of Several Billions the system until expressions from the various faculty members had been for- Washington, Feb. 12. - Charging warded to him with their reports. As "high crimes and misdemeanors" in soon as these opinions have been re- the administration of currency laws, ceived, Dean Effinger will give an au- Representative Lindburgh of Minne- thoritative expression on the workings sota today on-the floor of the house of the new plan. asked impeachment proceedings A. S. Hart, '17, chairman of the hon- against Governor Harding, Paul War- or system committee of the student burg and other members of the fed- council, reported yesterday that mem- eral reserve board. bers of the committee have talked Lindburgh charged conspiracy with with several instructors thus far and J. P. Morgan and company, Kuhn, that the prevailing sentiment seems Loeb and company, in which Paul to favor the system. After further Warburg was a former partner, the investigation the committee will give First National bank of New York and its full report. other great banking institutions. Paul Warburg, it was charged, hadC been active in framing the federal re- CARRANZA MOVES TO serve legislation in the interests of big END EUROPEAN WAR business, and with others had by secret means sought to influence and De Facto Leader Urges Neutral Nations obtain the appointment of the present to Keep from Exportation members of the board. of Food Stuffs In connection with this lobbying - Lindburgh said that most unusual Washington, Feb. 12.-General Car- powers had been vested in this board. ranza, Mexican first chief, has made a The people of the United States, Lind- move which he believes will hasten the burgh charged, had been injured to end of the European war. In a note the extent of several billions of dollars addressed to all neutral nations he through maladministration of cur- asks joint action in prohibiting the rency laws. exportation of food stuff and munitions to belligerent nations. HONOR COMMITTEE This information was given out at the Mexican news bureau here today REPORT FIVE CASES and was followed by the declaration that the communication would be One Man Expelled and One Given an made public later. Carranza, who has E for Cheating In been silent in the note writing line for Exams -wsojue, time appeals particularly to pan-American countries, it is stated, Five cases of infractions of the pointing out that the nations of this honor rules of the engineering college hemisphere may be drawn into - the were discussed yesterday at a meet- war themselves against their will, and ing of the honor committee. Of these will need their food and munitions. cases, four were definitely settled, and Some officials saw in the note the the fifth, a case involving an entire sinister influence of German agents in class, will probably result in a re- Mexico, in as much as the proposa'l is examination. just what Germany wants. To some it In the individual cases, one engi- suggested the thought that Carranza neer was given an E for giving help may be pro-German if trouble Involv- to another man during an examina- ing the United States comes. tion and another student was expelled from the University for being found Vant Reservations on Bernstorffs Boat guilty of cheating in two blue books. New York, Feb. 12.-Travelers anx- Two of the remaining cases were ious to go on the Frederick VIII with found not guilty and the cases were former Ambassador von Bernstorff dropped. when the boat sails Wednesday, hur- The idea of the committee is to have ried to make reservationsa today. Over the men when taking examinations to 150 passengers booked for other boats feel they are obligated not to give or changed their reservations to go on receive any help, and that the success the Frederick VIII. The boat has a and development of the system capacity of 1,250 passengers, 520 of throughout the University depends a which are first class, and 750 steerage great dbal upon the attitude in which and second class. It is expected all it is taken and the help that is given reservations will be made for tomor- the committee in carrying out its aim. row. The honor system committee believes that the few cases in the engineering Lincoln's Birthday Is Unobserved college last semester points to the suc- The annual observance of the birth- cess of the honor system. day of Abraham Lincoln was little re- cognized in Ann Arbor yesterday both FIRST JOURNALISM COURSE on the campus and in business inter- CALLED "RAPID WRITING" ests. Perhaps the only recognition noticeable was that of a half holiday "Rapid Writing" is the way the Uni- given the post-office employees as no versity catalogue announced the first mails were distributed in the after- course in journalisma which was given noon. Practically all the schools by Prof. Fred N. Scott in 1890. With throughout the country followed thei, this semester Professor Scott an- regular routine of work. nounces an enrollment of 247 in this department, while 10 different courses Cold Weather for Ann Arbor Monday are offered in the year. This number Early Monday morning Ann Arbor includes a University extension class experienced the coldest weather since of 30 in Grand Rapids. 1912, with the thermometer register- Two years ago there were only two ing -15.9 degrees at the University classes in journalism given and the Observatory.' enrollment was 50, but with the in- Carelessness in building and keep- creasing interest in the newspaper and ing up fires in Ann Arbor homes Mon- an increase of courses offered five day morning and afternoon brought times asmany people are considering on one of the busiest times of the fire this field of work. department in several Inonths. i TO ENTER NEGOTIATIONS WITH U. S. GERMANY MUST WI.THDRAW PRESENT RUTHLESS POUICY--WILSON STATES EXPECT UNION BASE FINISHED BY APRIL 1 Contractor States Cement Work Is Progressing Rapidly; Gravel Used from Grounds "I am satisfied with the progress made in the work on the new Michi- gan Union foundation," said George Ames, '85, of the Hauser, Owens & Ames Co. yesterday. "With favorable weather conditions we shall complete our contract by April 1 of this year." In spit of extreme cold weather most of the time since the beginning of the contract, more than 2,500 yards of concrete have been poured. This con- stitutes more than one-third of the to- tal amount. The wall now extends over half way around the east end of the excavation while abuttments have been sunk In preparation on the west end. About 35 workmen are now en- gaged in tearing down the forms from the hardened concrete and in building new ones. "As was anticipated," said Mr. Ames, "the gravel taken from the grounds has proved satisfactory. By using a trifle more cement than is necessary with coarser material we have made a concrete that has set hard and firm and which will prove lasting." FORM FRATERNITY PI Delta Epsilon, Journalistic, Absorbs Pen and Ink Club Announcement has been made by the grand council of Pi Delta Epsilon, national journalistic fraternity, of the absorption of the Pen and Ink club of the University of Michigan Into that organization. Pi Delta Epsilon was founded at Syracuse university in 1909, and has chapters in many of the leading schools of journalism throughout the country. The following are members of the Michigan Kappa chapter: Henley Hill, '17-'19L, DeForest S. Rood, '17, Carle- ton Reade, '17E, Frank F. Nesbit, '17, Philip C. Pack, '18, Franklin P. Ran- dall, '17-'19L, George Ohrstrom, '19L, Leonard W. Nieter, '17, Samuel Slav- ens, '17, Willard Stevenson, '17, Earn- est A. Baumgarth, '17, and Professors J. Raleigh Nelson and Morris P. Tilley. ANN ARBOR HAD THREE FIRES IN SIX HOURS YESTERDAY Ann Arbor experienced three fires within six hours yesterday afternoon. The first alarm was sent in from 220 South Ingalls street by H. H. Lisle. The blaze was caused by an over- heated chimney. The dahage was partly covered by insurance. The fire department answered an alarm at 1:20 o'clock at 720 Monroe street. The damage was small. The third fire oc- curred at 6 o'clock at the corner of Fourth and Liberty streets, which slightly damaged Sam Heusel's bakery. Senior Lits May Place Cane Orders Senior lits will purchase their canes from Capper and Capper and they may be ordered immediately according to R. I. Wheeler, '17, chairman of the cane committee. About two weeks will be required after the placing of the order for delivery. The sticks that will be carried by the seniors of the literary college this year are finished in dark grey, which is set off by a wide silver band. On this band the class numerals and an "M" will be engraved. The tip of the cane will be of horn. The price of the stick is $2.75, in- cluding the engraving of the numerals and the "M." State Department Makes Public In- formation Concerning Recent Development. TEUTONS REPRESENTED BY SWISS MINISTER President States Willingness to Confer Provided Recent U-boat Stand Is Abandoned By Robert J. Bender (United Press Staff Correspondent.) Washington, Feb. 12.-President Wil- son today formally notified Germany that the United States can enter into- no negotiations tending to avert an armed clash between the two nations until the U-boat decree is withdrawn. The presidential communication was sent through the Swiss minister, Rit- ter, as representative of the German government in the 'United States, it was announced at the state depart- ment this afternoon. The American government declares it will gladly discuss anything with Germany, but only in event Germany withdraws her .decree of Jan. 31 and renews her pledges of May 4 last. In admitting that it had received the sug- gestion from the German government by way of the Swiss minister, the de- partment gave out the following state- ment: Gives Out Official Statement. "In view of the appearance in the newspapers of Feb. 11 of a report that Germany was negotiating with the United States in regard to the subma- rine warfare, the department of state makes the following statement: "A suggestion was made orally to the department of state late Saturday afternoon by the minister of Switzer- land that the German government is willing to negotiate with the United States, provided that the commerce blockade against England would not be interferred with. At the request of the secretary of state this suggestion was made in writing, and presented to him by the Swiss minister Sunday night. "The communication is as follows: 'Memorandum: The Swiss government has been requested by the German gov- ernment to say that the latter is now as before willing to negotiate formally or informally with the United States, provided that the commerce blockade against England will not be broken thereby. Signed, Minister Ritter.' State Department Replies. "This was given immediate consid- eration, and the following reply was dispatched yesterday: 'My Dear Mr. Minister: I am requested by the presi- dent to say to you in acknowledging the memorandum which you were kind enough to send me on Feb. 11, that the government of the United States would gladly discuss with the Ge'rman gov- ernment any question which it may propose for discussion, were it to with- draw its proclamation of Jan. 31, in which suddenly and without previous intimation of any kind it cancelled the assurances which it had given this government on May 4 last, but that it does not feel that it can enter into any discussion with the German gov- ernment concerning the policy of sub- marine warfare against neutrals, which it is not pursuing, unless and until the German government renews its assurances of May 4. I am, my dear minister, etc. To his excellency, Dr. Paul Ritter, minister of Switzer- land.' No other exchange on this sub- ject has taken place between this gov- ernment and any other government or persons." l i 1 1 i 1 i d C ,( 4 t t t January, 1917, 55. !t OIteToda On Sale at all the- Bookstores 15e Out Today "THE ECHO'OF THE HOP" NUMBER OF THE. GARGOYLE The Best Hop Souxvenir. Published It On Sale around the Ca mpus and on the street 15c'