THE WEATHER PROBABLY SNOW COLDER rIVEAfr aA6Flg W UNITED PRESS DAY AND NIGHT WIRE SERVICE VOL. XXVII. No. 90. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1917. PRICE FIVE CEN. ARTISTS OF NOTE APPEAR ON 19171 FESTIVA1LPROS RAM Michigan's Annual Musie Classic Will Take Place This Year on May2,8,4,and5 - MME. GALLI-CURCI SING FRIDAY TO NIGHT Maud Fay, Christine Miller, and Ethel Leginska Other Stars New to Ann Arbor Galli-Curci, Martinelli, Matzenauer, Homer, Fay, Leginska, .Hinshaw, Holmquist, Miller, Biggs, and Kings- ton, all musicians of distinction, will make up the role of artists who will appear at the next May Festival, May 2, 3, 4, and 5, according to an an- nouncement made by Dr. Albert A. Stanley, director of the Univtersity School of Music. The list includes a number of former favorites and sev- eral distinguished musicians who will make their Ann Arbor debuts at this time. Amelita Galli-Curci, the famous Spanish-Italian coloratura soprano, who has made such a pronounced sensation in the musical world, and who is heralded as the greatest mu- sical attraction since New York went wild with enthusiasm at the appear- ance of Jennie Lind. She will be the attraction Friday evening. Maud Fay, soprano of the Metro- politan Opera company, whose splen- did work there and with the Munich Royal Opera company is familiar to all, will take the part of Aida at the Saturday, evening performance. Christine Miller, an American con- tralto of recognized merit, will make her Ann Arbor debut in the "Dream of Gerontius" Thursday evening. Her record is enviable and she ranks as one of the leading oratorio artists. Woman Pianist Plays Friday. Ethel Laginska, pianist, who is known as the "Paderewski among women," will be heard in the Friday afternoon program in which the chil- dren's chorus will also take part. Miss Leginska is an English girl who adopted a Russian name. Her career has been spectacular and in a short time she has been able to attain the very front rank of the world's great piano virtuosos. Mme. Louise Homer, contralto,' whose artistic performances, both in concert and at the Metropolitan opera house, are familiar to all, will be heard in a miscellaneous program at the first concert Wednesday after- noon. She will sing several arias. Margarete Matzenauer, contralto, who made such a profound impression at the festival last year and whose brilliant record at the Metropolitan and in Europe is unexcelled, will sing the role of Amneris Saturday evening. Morgan Kingston, tenor, whose ad- miral work' as Samson at last year's festival will long be remembered, will be heard in "The Dream of Gerontius" Thursday evening. His work both in opera and in concert has been such as to place him among the first. Martinelli, Tenor, on Saturday. Giovonni Martinelli, tenor, appeared at the Friday evening concert of the festival two years ago on short notice, taking the place made vacant by the inability of John McCormack to ap- pear. He made a sensation and de- lighted the audience which packed Hill auditorium. At the Metropolitan opera house he is second only to the great Caruso. As Rhadames, Satur- day evening, he will be heard to ad- vantage in a role particularly suited to him. William Wade Hinshaw, late of the Metropolitan Opera company, will take the part of Ramphis. Mr. Hin- shaw is a brilliant artist, as will be recalled by those who were able to hear him' at his appearance in Ann Arbor several years ago. His work is always of a high order and his operatic career fits him particularly well for the difficult role allotted to him. Gustaf Holmquist, bass, will be heard on two occasions, in the "Dream of Gerontius," Thursday evening, and in "Aida" Saturday evening. His splendid work last year was such as to make his re-engagement a fore- gone conclusion. He is a real bass of (Continued on Page Six) SIXTEEN STUDENTS RECEIVE A RECORDS Seniors Lead Literary College With Five Perfect Cards; Fresh- men Second Sixteen students in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts made all A records during the se- mester just ended. The perfect rec- ords were divided among the various classes as follows: Seniors, 5; fresh- men, 4; juniors, 3; sophomores, 3; special, 1. The individuals who received all A's are: James P. Adams, '19, Carsonl City; Gladys M. Blair, '20, Pontiac; Chesser M. Campbell, Sault Ste. Marie; Blanche Goodell, '19, Ecorse; Olive Hagen, '18, Lake Linden; Ken- neth Koch, '20, Traverse City; Ber- nice Krueger, '17, Toledo, O.; Helen L. Krueger, '17, Toledo, O.; Howard Liddell, '17, Erie, Pa.; G. P. Overton, '20, Martinsville, Ind.;'Hester M. Reed, '19, Ann Arbor; Cecil A. Ross, '18, Kalamazoo; May Sanders, '18, Salt Lake City, Utah; Gladys Vinter, '20, Detroit; W. S. Westerman, '17, Ann Arbor; Alice °Y. Wieber, '17, Ann Ar- bor. SARAH BERNHARDT CANCELS DATE HERE Will Not Play in Ann Arbor This Week Buie May Appear in Spring Sarah Bernhardt, who, according to an early report, was to have ap- peared in Ann Arbor this week under the combined auspices of the Wom- en's league and the Ann Arbor Wom- en's club, has been unable to com- plete her trip through the south in time to fill an engagement here dur- ing the winter. Her manager was in Ann Arbor last week and inspected Hill auditorium, so there is a good prospect that she will give a recital in April. The date will probably be def- initely fixed as soon as her Chicago engagement has been finally arranged. Hazel Giddings, '17, chairman of the dramatic committee of the Wom- on's league, and Mrs. Edward Croark- in of the Women's club are in charge of the effort to bring "the divine Sarah" to Ann Arbor. MILITARY COURSE HEAD COMES SOON University War Instructor Expected to Arrive in Few Days; Corps to Meet Largest Appropriation for Naval De- fense in History of Country Passed by Big Majority EMPOWERS PRESIDENT TO MAN SHIP YARDS IN EMERGENCIES Republican Amendment Reaffirms De- termination of U. S. to Mediate, Disagreements Washington, Feb. 13.-Carrying a total of more than $369,000,000, the largest appropriation for naval de- fense in the history of the country, the navy bill passed the house this afternoon by a vote of 353 to 23. Amendments carried authorize the president to commandeer private ship yards and munitions plant "if a na- tional emergency arises prior to March 1, 1918," and provides $1,000,- 000 for the purchase of basic aero- plane patents. Construction Authorizations. The bill authorizes the construction of three battleships for a total. of more than $84,000,000, one battle cruiser at more than $26,000,000, three scout cruisers for a total of $20,000,- 000, 15 destroyers for a total of $26,- 000,000, one destroyer tender for $2,- 800,000, one submarine tender at $2,- 200,000, and 18 coast submarines at a total of $25,000,000. "Little navy" men, unmoved by the present interna- tional crisis, rallied in opposition to the measures. The navy bill was passed virtually as reported by the committee and en- dorsed by Secretary Daniels. The house, however, refused to adopt Daniel's recommendations that ship yard employees must be subject to draft in case of national emergency, and that any person who induces an employee engaged on government work in time of national emergency to leave his work, should be punished. An amendment by Chairman Padgett' asking $150,000,000 for immediate completion of ships under construc- tion was thrown out on a point of or- der. Mann Reads Amendment. An amendment by the Republican floor leader, Mann, which was adopted read: "It is hereby reaffirmed to be the policy of the United States to adjust and settle its international disputes through mediation and arbitration to the end that war may be honorably avoided." The army appropriaion bill carry- ing $247,000,000 is expected to come up Thursday. ADELPHI PLANS TO REMODEL CLUB ROOMS THIS SEMESTER Adelphi :house of representatives held its initial meeting of the semester last night and outlined its plans of activity for the balance of the year. The campaign being carried on to obtain funds for the redecoration of the Adelphi rooms is now in full swing, and a completely furnished assembly place is anticipated as a re- sult. The date for the annual Adelphi banquet was set for Tuesday even- ing, Feb. 27, while the following Tuesday, March 6, was selected as the time for the cup debate tryouts. Y. W. C. A. to Entertain Junior Girls Women who have entered the junior class of the University during the past semester and at the beginning of the present one will be the guests of honor at a "Get-Acquainted" party from 3 to 6 o'clock Thursday after- noon at Newberry hall. This is -one of the series of social gatherings which the Y. W. C. A. has been giving this year for the incoming members of the various classes. -__. The intercollegiate committee, of which Hazel Giddings, '17, is chair-, man, will be assisted in entertaining by Wyvern, honorary society for jun- ior girls. Professor Brumm Speaks at Detroit Prof. John R. Brumm of the rhetoric faculty, will deliver the Education Day lecture before the Federated Women's, club of Detroit, at 2 o'clock this aft-9 ernoon. Professor Brumm has chosen for his subject, "The-Educational Con-I flict." HUSK NA Y BILL BY LOWER HOUSE .Pick This Year 's Comedy Club Play Jerome K. Jerome's Comedy, "Miss Hobbs," Selected for Annual Production Jerome K. Jerome's English comedy "Miss Hobbs," has been chosen by the Comedy club for its annual produc- tion. Tryouts for the cast will be held held either the last part of this week or the first part of next. According to present plans the play will be pre- sented about the middle of the sem- ester. "Miss Hobbs" is a lively comedy bordering on a farce and deals with a type of "emancipated" woman -who an- nounces her views in an assembly which met at the home of a friend. In the audience is a young man, a friend of the family, who wages an- other gentleman that he will kiss the "new" type of young woman ere a month has passed. He makes a note of the bet in a pocket' note book, which he loses. Later Miss Hobbs finds it. A surprising number of complications grow out of this incident and end up with a reciprocated love affair in which the betting gentleman wins both the wager and Miss Hobbs. :Panama Builder Will Speak Here Col. G. W. Goethals, Constructor of Isthmain Canal, to Lecture March 14 This is the first visit of Col. Goethals of the Panama Canal, will speak in Hill auditorium on the evening of March 14, illustrating his lectures on the building of the canal by means of motion pictures. This is the first visit of Col. Gotehals to Ann Arbor, and he is making the address as a result of a special invit- ation extended to him by the Oratori- cal association of the University. Ccl. Goethals has been prominent in political circles since his comple- tion of the canal, and especially since 1914 to the civil governorship of his appointment on the first of April, Panama. His speech will deal to a considerable extent with the value of the canal in the event of the United States becoming engulfed in a war,, and the possibilities of its defense. GRADUATE SCHOOL GIVES OUT FELLOWSHIP INFORMATION Information concerning a number of fellowships offered by several univer- sities and colleges to graduate stu- dents in good standing may be obtain- ed frog Dean Alfred Lloyd of the= Graduate School. Wellesley college of Wellesley,4 Mass., offers two fellowships valued at $350, open to any student. The Biel fellowship for scientific research will be awarded July 3 at South Kensing- ton, London, S. W., England. Applica- tions must be in by April 16. Sarah Berliner has a resident fellowship amounting to $1,000 for women with the degree of doctor of philosophy. The University of Kansas offers 17 fellowships each year yielding about $280. They are to all students uponF a competitive basis. Bryn Mawr has a wide range of fellowships including a traveling fellowship and 12 for women residents of this country but of dif- ferent nationality. The University of] California offers the largest number, including all departments. In addition, -the Ellen Richards re- search prize is open to women for the best theses embodying new observa- tions or conclusions based upon in- dependent laboratory research.l Catholi Students Give Dance 7 The third dance of the school year under the auspices of the Catholic Students' club will be given Saturday afternoon from 2:30 to 5:30 o'clock at Packard academy. Prof. T. J. Mac-9 Kavanagh and Mrs. MacKavanagh will1 chaperone the affair.] U-BOAT KILLS FIVE London, Feb. 13.-Five per- sons were killed when a sub- marine sunk the 11,999 ton White Star liner Afric. Seven- teen of the crew are said to be missing. The Afric was on gov- ernment service. Washington, Feb. 13. - The smallest tonnage noted in any one day since Germanystarted U-boat blockade was reported by Consul General Skinner at London to the state department today in Lloyd's reports which showed only 6,808 tons sunk. The report was made before the White Star liner Afric was sunk. BRITISH WARSHIPS ACT AS STEAMSHIP CONVOYS Seven Ships Arrive from English Ports Reporting Protection During Atlantic Trip New York, Feb. 13.--Seven steam- ers from various British ports reached New York harbor today within a few hours of each other. This immediately suggested to ship- ping men thit the vessels had been convoyed across the Atlantic in a body, and when passengers were in- terviewed, they confirmed the convic- tion that the admiralty had evolved such a scheme for overcoming the submarine menace. When the Cunard liner Ascana, which was among today's arrivals, left Liverpool, 50 merchantmen were concentrated near by awaiting their convoy. As warships arrived the steamers were escorted off on their voyages in groups of three and four. While traversing waters about Eng- land, trawlers went ahead of the ships with heavy steel nets stretched between them to sweep up mines, and guard against torpedoes, the pas- sengers said. For two days the convoy remained constantly in sight of the liners and merchant vessels. After that time warships could just be distinguished on the horizon. ATTACKS INLANDER Gargoyle Takes Exception to Article Against Co-education Darts of sarcasm are directed to- ward the article on co-education which appeared in a recent issue of The Inlander, in the February issue of The Gargoyle, which went on sa yesterday. Two pages of the maga- zine have been usd to illustrate the article. The Gargoyle business department reports a large demand for the J-hop' number. A number of copies are still to be had at the bookstores, but the edition that was put on sale on the campus was immediately sold out. The management announces that any one desiring to send a copy to any of the J-hop guests or persons out of town, can get wrapped copies at The Gargoyle office in the Press building. DEAN SCHLOTTERBECK, HEALTH IMPROVED, REMOVED TO HOME Dean J. 0. Schlotterbeck, of the College of Pharmacy, who has been confined to St. Joseph's Hospital for several weeks, was removed to his home last Saturday, and it is reported that his condition is greatly improved. Dean Schlotterbeck is now able to be up and about his home. Dr. Case Speaks on Man's Origin Dr. E. C. Case, professor of histor- ical geology and paleontology in the University, will deliver an illustrated lecture at 7 o'clock on "The Origin of Man," in the Church of Christ. Admission is free. Dr. Case is an in- teresting speaker and has delivered several lectures on this subject be- fore large audiences.-, Potatoes Go Up in Smoke Presque Isle, Me., Feb. 13.-Eigh- teen thousand barrels of potatoes awaiting shipment in six warehouses were destroyed by fire today. The loss is estimated at $160,000. HINT ISSENTION OVER ISSUES IN CAINETMEETING-1 MEMBERS CLOSE MOUTHED AT END OF LONGEST SESSION SINCE BREAK U.S. GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE FURTHER ACTION Guesses Are Rife Concerning Reason for President's Activity in Seclusion Washington, Feb. 13.-The subject of the Yarrowdale prisoners detained in Germany shared in importance with the issue as to the arming of American merchant ships, in today's cabinet meeting. This developed a longer session even than that at which the president and his advisers formulated plans for breaking off re- lations with. Germany. It was in ses- sion about two hours and 20 minutes. There was strong indication that some difference of opinion developed in the meeting over the question of arming merchantmen. Secretary Daniels, always slow to take any belligerent step, came out of the cabinet room looking very grave, with his face slightly flushed. He re- fused absolutely to discuss any ques- tion. Secretary Lansing was equally short in dismissing the situation. He said no decision had been reached, no announcement would be made today, and none in the near future so'far as he knew. Other members of the cab- inet when approached would say only "not a word today." Cabinet Takes Birdseye View. It was learned in other quarters that the cabinet canvassed every fea- ture of the international situation. Belief that this government may be about to make another step bearing on the situation grew when, after working in his study until after mid- night, President Wilson gave up his usual morning golf game and spent his entire time in seclusion in his study. No word was forthcoming from the White House as to what the president was working on. Among the "guesses" as to what might be in the air were: A communication to Austria with whom negotiations have been going on for 10 days following the official report of the German U-boat decree; a possible communication to neutrals; or a possible address to congress re- garding the arming of merchant ships. Carranza Stand Rouses Concern. Four matters of tremendous im- portance are awaiting decision by the government. The mostimportant of these is the grave possibility behind General Carranza's move to stop ship- ments of food, oil and munitions from Mexico to belligerents. Carranza of- ficials have frequently boasted of their friendship for the German and Japanese governments, and it was ad- mitted that developments in Mexico were being watched carefully. BEGIN TO DISTRIBUTE MARKS FOR LITERARY COLLEGE TODAY Grade cards for students In the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts will be distributed from the registrar's office today and tomor- row. The grades are all recorded, and all that remains now is to mail the records to the students. Part of the cards were ready for mailing last night, and the rest will be mailed today, so that all students should have their marks by tomor- row, or at the latest Friday morning. TRYOUTS FOR JUNIOR GIRLS' PLAY TO REPORT THIS WEEK Tryouts for the Junior. Girls' play will be held from 2 to 4 o'clock Friday and from 9 to 12 o'clock Saturday, in Sarah Caswell Angell hall. Clarissa Vyn, '18, chairman of the play commit- tee, and Prof. John R.Brumm, direct- or, are to be the judges, and each girl trying out is asked to come prepared to recite a selection. Big Advance in Canada Trade Ottawa, Canada, Feb. 13.-The ag- gregate trade of Canada is now well over the $2,000,000,000 mark. For the year ending Nov. 30 last it reached the total of $2,060,501,658. President Harry B. Hutchins has received word from Captain William Bryden of the U. S. field artillery that an army officer has been detailed by the government as instructor in military training for the University. The officer will arrive within a few days to inspect and report upon con- ditions prevailing here. After the in- spection definite arrangements will be made as to the amount of credit to be awarded for the proposed courses of instruction. At the present time there are 140 students enrolled, but it is desired that at least 500 sign the list in order to form a battalion and make an ex- cellent showing when the officer ar- rives. The course is open to anyone and carries no obligations to the gov- ernment. One night a week is devoted to practical training and drilling in Waterman gymnasium. All men who have signed the roll, those desiring to join, and those wha are in the least way interested are urged to bring tennis shoes to Water- man gymnasium this evening. $200 WORTH OF TEXTS SOLD BY Y. 1. C. A. BOOK EXCHANGE About two hundred dollars worth of text books were sold yesterday at the "Y" book exchange, according to R. F. Wuensch, '17, employment sec- retary. The office where the books are sold was crowded throughout the morning and afternoon. The princi- pal aim of the exchange is to secure fair prices for the students who place booksfor sale, while therpurchaser can buy the books cheaper than he could otherwise. Illinois Passes State Wide Bill Springfield, Ill., Feb. 13.-The state wide prohibition bill passed the sen- ate- today by a vote of 31 to 18. It now goes to the house. ' Saxonian Survivors Landed London, Feb. 13.-Survivors of the steamer Saxonian landed today re- ported that when that vessel was sunk Feb. 7 by a submarine, she did not attempt to escape, or to use her wireless. There were three Americans in the Saxonian's crew, but until the remainder of the survivors land to- morrow it is not known whether any of these lost their lives.