I W T YW L.J - E T A."1 ISNOW-SOUTH-WEST TO I e~frian ioait UNITED PRE DAY AND NIGHZ WIRE SER VICE I WEST WINDS {.. _. __ VOL. XXVII. No. 93. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1917. PRICE FIVE COURSES 6IYE N EASTERNSCHOOLS Big Seaboard Colleges Give Extensive Military Training Work 2,000 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN CORNELL'S DRILL DEPARTMENT Princeton Undergraduates Petition Congress for Compulsory Training By L. S. T. Preparations involving all of the more important departments of mili- tary and naval work are now being carried on among the students of prac- tically every large college and uni- versity in the East Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Cornell, and Pennsylvania are taking the lead in organizing their undergraduates and, in those institutions which have not had military training previous to this time, extensive plans for furnish- ing class room work and drills have already been made. Government of- ficers will shortly be detailed to be- gin instruction. Enthusiasm Is Country-Wide. Enthusiasm in the great movement 'which is now sweeping over the edu- cational institutions of the country is particularly strong in the East. At Cornell 2,000 students have enrolled in the military department. Princeton boasts 850 signers for the course in military science. In addition to this undergraduates of the Tiger institu- tion to the number of more than 100 have joined an aero corps which will be trained in handling aeroplanes. Perhaps the first petition from an undergraduate body for compulsory universal military training comes from Princeton. Last Friday such a peti- tion, after the framers had received the hearty approval of President Hib- ben, was spread about the Tiger cam- pus. As soon as a sufficient number of signers has been secured the names will be sent to Washington. Tigers Want Universal Training. The petition reads as follows: "We, the undersigned, members of Prince- ton university, Princeton, N. J., here- by petition the congress of the United States to enact immediately legisla- tion establishing in the United .States a system of compulsory universal mili- tary training. We, as men upon whom the burden of such training would naturally fall, believe that under ac- tual existing circumstances the time has now arisen when such a step should be taken." At Harvard 600 students have' al- ready signified their willingness to elet a course in military science which is about to be given there. The student council in the same institu- tion has issued an appeal for more signers. An immense audience of stu- dents attended a military mauss meet- ing held in Cambridge last Tuesday. President Lowell of Harvard urged the men in an impassioned address to give eed to the- responsibility which rests upon them. Harvard Students' Paper Is Bitter The Harvard Crimson, in an edi- torial published on the following morning, criticizes the student body bitterly for an indifferenje to the seriousness of America's situation which has only produced 600 signers for the course in military science. The editorial says in part: "We have had enough parades; we have had enough mass meetings, lectures, and exhorta- tions. We have talked enough. We have hesitated and delayed too long. Action, and action alone, can be tol- erated now." Michigan students should not wait for further action by the war depart- ment in the matter of providing an officer. The present situation in Wash- ington may make it impossible for this officer to be sent to us in the near fu- ture. There is a large number of men on the campus who have had a num- ber of years experience in nearly all branches of military science, includ- ing actual experience in war. Officers Among Michigan Students. These men .are willing and anxious to give students instruction. There: are undergraduates on the campus who have had military training inI other schools during periods ranging from two and three to as many as, eight years. It would be a simple (Continued on Page -Six) PIailroad Jack Is Back Home Again Picturesque Wanderer Will Spend Eight Hours Per Day Study- ing in Library Persons entering the University Li- brary 'next Monday morning will see, sitting at one of the tables and busied with musty tomes and card index, a short, powerfully built man, his face bronzed by many a summer's sun, sur- mounted by a mass of iron gray hair a-toss. The hand that turns the page is gnarled and weather-beaten. For Railroad Jack, citizen of the world, has once again returned to his favorite haunts. Only the veriest freshman is unacquainted with the master of historical data, for 21 years a familiar figure on the streets of De- troit, and lately mourned as dead, when one of his well known suit cases was found floating in the Huron. "I already have at my command a total of 10,000 dates," said Jack to a Daily reporter last evening, "and can give accurate information concerning 5,000 persons in ancient and modern history, but I hope to increase the number during the next month by eight hours daily study at the Li- brary, after which I shall challenge the world to produce my equal." Railroad Jack is 53 years of age, nind makes a practice of sleeping out- 'f-doors, no matter how bitter the night. He has traveled approximately 75,000 miles, he said, in his journey- ings up and down in the land, and has collected more than $20,000 in nickles and dimes from the street corner gath- erings who have marveled at his re- markable memory. MANN SHUNS WAR1 WITH COUNTRIES__Of EUROPE THINKS U. 5, S. H EN0UGH TO DO ON AMERICAN CONTIN- ENT Washington, Feb. 16. - The United States has enough of a burden to do its duty towards south and central Am- erica without "undertaking to regulate the conduct and civilization of all the nations of Europe." Representative Mann, minority leader, declared in the house today. Mann was discussing the huge army bill. "I am determined to do everything in my power to keep the nation out of war," said Mann. Then he added, "if it becomes necessary for us to lick any foreign country I am willing to go to the limit." The house broke into loud cheers at this statement. "I am trusting in hope and faith that the President will do everything which he thinks we can possibly do to keep us out of the war. God only knows where it will lead us. I be- lieve that so far as we can we ought to remain a dominant force on the American continent, but I do not be- lieve we are obliged to regulate the world," he said. ATTACKS JOURNALS Stone Says They Viciously Publish False Statements Washington, Feb. 16.-A bitter at- tack on journals which "published renomous and false statements de- signed to influence the United States government in its attitude toward for- 'seign nations" was made -by Senator Stone, chairman of the foreign rela- tions committee, in the senate today. The senator said that the newspapers were publishing vicious propoganda to i fluence public opinion in favor of the allies. SCENARIO CONTESTANTS MEET MONDAY; EXPLAIN CONDITIONS -Due to the conflict with the meeting ing; of the opera scenario writers yes- terday afternoon, the meeting of the Comredy club scenario contestants was postponed until 4 o'clock Monday aft- ernoon. All of those who have en- tered the contest and those who wish to enter it at this time are requested to be present as the contest closes March 1. Mr. Lyman Bryson of the rhetoric department and Morrison 'Wood, '17, will be present to answer .any questions aid explain the condi- tions of the contest. The meeting will 'be held in room 201 West hall. BONE-DRY IQUORBILL PASSED IN us St SENATE WOULD PROHIBIT MAILING 'WET' ADVERTISEMENTS INTO 'DRY' STATES Washington, Feb. 16.-Containing a drastic provision against the importa- tion of liquor into prohibition states, the postoffice bill passed the senate to- day. The measure appropriated $330,- 000,000. Newspapers and other period- icals containing liquor advertisements are excluded from the mails when destined for prohibition territory. The liquor exclusion bill fostered by Senator Reed of Missouri is the first step taken in the direction of national prohibition since the District of Co- lumbia dry bill passed the senate, and it was the cause of bitter fighting. Op- positionhsenators opposed it as being so drastic as to deter states wishing to adopt "moderate prohibition meas- ures" from doing so. The bill has already passed the house. REPORT' 8 BANDITS CROSSED U.S. LINE War Department LearnsI Mexican Raiders Deliberately Murdered Three Men Washington, Feb. 16.-G eneral Tag- gart, commanding Fort Ringgold, to- day reported to the war department. that eight bandits crossed the Mexican border into the United States last night at Foldat ranch. One man and seven horses were captured. Seven bandits on foot in the brush are be- ing chased. The war department this afternoon received official confirmation of the finding of the bodies of three Amer- ican ranchers illed in the Mex a raid of Tuesday night. The report said: "Captain Maize from Corner ranch reports Andrew Peterson, Hugh Acord, and Bert Jensen were found about half a mile south of Monument Fifty. They were shot through the head, and were apparently deliberate- ly murdered." Says Paper Shortage is Artificial Washington, Feb. 16.-The federal trade commission, following months of investigation, today announced a remark offered by Lewis Print, paper manufacturer, who said that the alleg- ed paper shortage is largely artificial and the prices exhorbitant. Many Attend Women's League Party A large number of women danced at the first of the series of Friday parties given this semester by the Women's league from 4 to 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon in the Barbour gymnasium. On next Friday the Mor- tar-board society is to provide the en' tertainment. PRESIDENT MEETS CABINET MEMBERS Inference Drawn, That International Situation Is Somewhat Brighter Washington, Feb. 16.-The cabinet met today for less than an hour with President Wilson, the shortest session in weeks. From the conversation of the members at the conclusion of the session the inference was drawn that the international situation is certainly no worse and might be regarded as a little brighter. As usual, none of the cabinet members would discuss any feature of the international situation. Germans Cut Rations of Belgians London, Feb. 16.-Authentic in- formation reached London this after- noon stating that Germany has re- duced by one-half the rations set aside for the civilian population in Belgium. You Never Can Tell What They'll Do These Days 21 SHIPS ARRI IN N. Y. HAREI By Sarah Made Quietly Thursday was a fine day. Moreover it was the day after Val- entine's day. There was a sort of lazy "let's walk and talk" feeling in the air. The boulevard was covered with the people looking for The Robin. Because of the nature of the sport, they were in twos, one-half of each couple being a man. Some of them had a feeling the bird frequented State street, and "brave men of Mich- igan" were seen there accompanied by-well accompanied. There was another reason for its feeling like spring. There were so many flowers about. Most of them grew in bunches on the front -of the other half of the couple's coat. Lots of them were a bit the worse for wear. Every man walking beside a bunch tried to look as though he had sent it. The Sweetest Thing in the World tried to look that way too. To her ac- companiment (,well why not call him that) the S. T. I T. W. said some- thing like this, "I won't either. Just why should I tell you? It wouldn't make any difference if you did know, would it?" (Worlds of hope in the "would it.") Two seconds later the sky became a dull gray, the air lost its springlike quality and bleakest November set in All because the friendly florist clerk came along and said, "Oh, I see you're wearing them, I'm glad they're all right. I didn't understand your order at first. Just like spring isn't it." Just like what??? First Vessel from Drops Anchor; Craft Were Calais in B Report That Convoyed INVESTIGATES HONOR SYSTEM__IFRACTIONS COMMITTEE CONSIDERS CASES OF STUDENTS CHARGED WITH CHEATING Several reported violations of the honor system which were committed ;luring the final examinations of the Literary college were considered at a meeting of the honor committee yes- terday afternoon. These cases are now under investigation and if suffici- ent evidence is discovered the stu- dents implicated will be brought be- fore the committee on next Tuesday. Reports have been received by Dean John R. Effinger of the literary col- lege from several professors of the college stating whether the honor sys- tem was employed in their classes or not, and in some cases how it worked where it was adopted. - The general tone of these reports seems to favor the synem and shows that it has been successful. Students or members of the faculty who wish to report any further viola- tions of the honor system should mail them to the honor committee at the Michigan Union. WISCONSIN WOMEN STUDENTS THRIVE ON 85 CENTS A DAY Madison, Wis., Feb. 16.-The women of the University of Wisconsin in a test of household economy proved they can be happy and possibly not fat, but certainly well fed, on a ration costing about 35 cents a day. This was the figure reached in the case of a group of 30 girls, who are experi- menting in the various ways of reduc- ing the high cost of living without im- pairing their physiques. They live in three community houses and share the housekeeping work. They find, according to a university bulletin, that they canlive on $3.75 a week, of which $1.10 is rental. DR G. R. LA RUE APPOINTED BIOLOGICAL CAMP DIRECTOR The Board of Regents has just ap- pointed Dr. George R. La Rue of the department of zoology director of the University biological camp to succeed Prof. O. C. Glaser. No further change has been made in the staff that had charge of the work there last year except by adding to it Mr. Walter Keltz, who will become an assistant in animal ecology. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PRESIDENT TO DELIVER * COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS * * _ _* * President Harry B. Hutchins has * * accepted an invitation to deliver * * the commencement address this * * year at Ohio State university. The * * president will speak in Columbus, * * June 5 at 10 o'clock in the morn- * ing. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * HOLD SPECIAL EXAMS FOR FINAL ABSENTEES LIT STUDENTS MUST SIGN NEXT WEEK TO REMOVE UPI DELINQUENCIES All students in the College of Lit- erature, Science, and ,the Arts who were absent from any ,of the recent final examinations must fill out a blank in the registrar's office in or- der to make up the examination missed. The blanks must be filled out during the second week of the cur- rent semester, beginning Monday, Feb. 19. Only students who missed final examinations for good cause will be allowed to make them up. The examinations will be held the fourth week of the current semester in the registrar's office, under the su- pervision of the registrar. The reg- istrar will receive the examination questions from the propu'r instructor, give the examination, and return the blue book to that instructor to be graded, after which the student will be given his mark for the semester's work. SPEAKERS ENTERED FOR FIRST DEBATE Northern Oratorical League to Start Contests Monday After- uDO01 Entries and dates in the preliminary WIRELESS MESSAGE REPORTS LINER PHILADELPHIA SA Germany Asked If Yarrowdale Pri ers Are Released; Free Ger. man Sailors New York, Feb. 16.-Twenty- merchant ships entered New York : bor today. Two-thirds of them c through the submarine zone. Headed by the White Star l1 Canopic, the largest of the fleet, ships dropped anchor in the Among them was the French fig Hainaut, which cleared from Ca almost under the German guns. is the first ship to enter this port f Calais in more than a year. Three of the vessels were fi french ports, four from British, tb from Dutch, two from Italian, and from Spanish and Portuguese. cording to report,. they were convi a great part of the way by warshi A wireless message. from the An ican liner Philadelphia, relayed New York, and a cable from Liver said all was well with the liner. message gave no position, but it assumed that she was safe outside danger zone on her Liverpool to : York trip. Washington, Feb. 16.-Germany been firmly asked if the Amer Yarrowdale prisoners have been leased, as reported in present patches, the state department n known late today. The note cont ing a demand for the release of prisoners, which was prepared - terday by the department, is be held, pending a reply from the perial government to the inquiry s today. Washington, Feb. 16.-All Gern sailors in this country who were t porarily placed in custody while formation was being secured show attempts to sink German vessels block American harbors, have I released, except in those cases wh actual violation of the criminal tutes has been reported, it was oflic ly announced this afternoon. WEBSTER DEBATER ELECT OFFICE] contests of the Northern Oratorical I Iron to league have been announced. The juniors will speak in room B of the law building at 4 o'clock on Monday after- noon. The speakers are: F. W. Cone, Lois May, C. J. Watts, Verne Lay- ton, E. F. Gasar, and N, T. Bolles. The sophomores will speak in room B at 7:30 o'clock on Tusday evening. Their speakers are: Herbert Parzen, Frank Rowley, W. P. S' ndford, D. R. Hertz, Kelsey Guilfoil, Vernon Lan- caster, and P. E. Chollette. The following seniors will speak at 7:30 o'clock Wednesday evening in the same room: S. Katzuizumi, George W. Miller, C. H. Hsiu, R. M. Carson, Olive Hartzig, Eva Sharrow, C. H. Schulte, C. S. Toplon, O. P. Lambert, C. A. Frye, and H. B. Teegarden. Following these preliminary contests two seniors, two juniors, and one sophomore will be chosen to compete in the finals which will be held on March 2 in University Hall. One man will then be selected to represent Michigan in the Northern Oratorical league contest. DISCOVER PLOT TO SMUGGLE OPIU3I INTO UNITED STATES San Francisco, Cal., Feb. 16.-Evi- dence of an international opium smug- gling ring with its base in Mexico and connections in Shanghai, Honolulu, ~ Chicago, and New York, and other American cities, was uncovered here today, according to United States gov- ernment agents, who said the state de- partment would be asked to help break it up. Within a year more than 30,000 cases of opium have been shipped to Mex- ico, according to government repre- sentatives. Most of this went to a re- fining plant in Mexico City, Justus Wardell, collector of the port of San Francisco, said. Two men were un- der arrest. Be Sworn in at Next of Organization on Friday The Wel ster Debating society h its semiannual election of officers l evening in the society's room in t law building. Oliver Phillips, '1 was elected president; Arthur Bogue, '18L, vice-president; John Colden, '18L, secretary; Robert Tucker, special, treasurer; Jacob Tolonen, '17L, parliamentarian, a Jas. P. Clark, '17L, sergeant-at-arr These officers-elect will be sworn at the meeting next Friday even! when the term of the presentoffic expires. BRITAIN RECEIVES $150,000 LOAN FROM CHARLIE CHAPI London, Feb. 16.-Charlie Chap: America's movie star, is a $150, contributor to England's "win war" loan, subscriptions for which Closing today in a whirlwind fini The man whose movie antics ho brought him a fortune, cabled his si scription from Los Angeles today, was announced. GETS FOUR MONTHS IN JAIL FOR LIBELING WASHINGT Tacoma, Wash., Feb. 16.-For h ing written an article libeling memory of George Washington, P H. Haffer today began serving sentence of four months in the cou: jail. Costs in the case, which he v probably also serve, amount to seve hundred dollars. Railroad Men to Prepare Waf Pl New York, Feb. 16.-Washington : called upon the railroad men of country to prepare a plan of milit, transportation and communication use when necessity arises. t Catholic Students' Club Will Meet At Packard Academy Saturday, February 17th 2:30-5:30 ' .