THE WEATHER CLOUDY A-ND COLDER PROBABLY SNOW ..ddkL I Ar AW a# ft ,, I& INAP AW :4Iat UNITED PRESS I)AY ANDTI) t(.i, I -IY... VOL. XXVII. No. 95. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 1917. PRICE FVE CE' DRHI LLS N OW HELD IN. WATERMAN GYM Military Work in Charge. of Competent and Experienced Commission- ed Officers TRAIN EVERY WEDNESDAY. NIGHT FROM 7 TO 9 O'CLOCK No Experience Required to Join; Nei Men Taken in at Each Meeting By L. S. T. * * * * * * * * * *IT I*M ! * *~ NOTICE TO MICHIGAN MEN! * * * * Military drills for Michigan students are being held in Wa- terman gym every Wednesday night from 7 to 9 o'clock.. New men are taken' in at each drill. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *****' Every Michigan student who signedt the cards asking for a course in mil- itary training should report at Water. man gymnasium tomorrow night at I o'clock. Drills under competent com- mi sioned officers are being held there every Wednesday night at that time. Drilling lasts for two hours. At the present time approximately 75 men are reporting for this work regularly. The officers in charge of the work are men of long experience and capable of giving Michigan stu- dents the most valuable kind of in- struction. The drills have been held since the first of the year and will con- tinue as long as it is possible to hole' them. More students appear at each meeting. The gymnasium will accom- modate several hundred and those in charge of the work are anxious to have the number increased. New Men Urged to Come Many students have not turned out for the drills because they did no know they were being held. It is hoped that every one who is Intereste; will at least investigate tomorrow night. New recruits can be worked ir without difficulty with those who have had experience. In two hours' time it :is possible to teach an inexperienced xman to take part in company man- oeuvers. There is every reason why all stu- dents who really want instruction should take advantage of these drills instead of waiting for the proposed course which the government is ex pected to install In the University. IP is possible that no officer will be de, tailed to give instruction at Michigan until the coming fall. How long the government will be forced to delay the inspection of the University because of the international situation is impos- sible to say. In the mean time Mich- igan men should take advantage of the opportunities which a few generous students of military experience have offered them. Practical Training Valuable The practical drilling which stu- dents can get while they are waiting for the installation of the course wil. be of inestimable value after they begin the study of the science. There is also a great deal of the scientific wart of the work which students can learn from the officers already avail- able. A leader of the work now being car- ried on expressed himself very forc- ibly last night with regard to the gen- eral tone of the letters on the subject which have been written to The Daily in the last two or three days. "This is no time for joking about the ques- tion of preparedness," he said. "The man who wiil indulge in weak levity about our military situation is the kind of man who jokes about a funeral and laughs when a cripple falls in the street." Bring Your Gym Shoes (Gymnasium shoes are the only equip- vwmt required for the Wednesday night drills. The President has given the :use of the gymnasium without cost and Michigan men should reward the' unselfish efforts of the officers who are contributing their time and services by turning out in representative num- bers. It is important to remember that no experience is necessary. New recruits are experienced men at the end of their first drill. Be prompt and attend every meeting from now until the end, of January Exports Total $d13,441,000 Department of Commerce Reports For- eign Commerce High Above Previous Mark Washington, Feb. 19.-American ex- ports in January amounted to $613,- 441,000, high above previous records, according to a statement issued today by the department of commerce. High- er prices rather than increased vol- ume is responsible, theireport said. Imports for January are reported at $241,674,000, an increase of more than $35,000,000 over December. Total ex- ports of the year ending January 31,; 1917, were $5,764,828,000 as compared2 with $3,616,827,000 the year before, the report showed. In January, 1917, gold imports to-t taled $58,000,000 against $15,000,000 inI January, 1916. Exports of gold last month totaled $20,000,000, an increase3 of about $10,000,000 over January a year ago. WAR MAKES JAPAN - U. S. MORE FRIENDLY Nippon Envoy Thinks Great War Aids Mutual Feeling; Immigra- tion Set Aside . Washington, Feb. 19.-Relations be- tween the United States and Japanr are more friendly, but this is rather, due to war-created conditions and not to any recent developments in the im- migration situation, the Japanese Am- bassador declared today. There has, been no recent change in diplomatic channels, he said, to effect the immi- .ration question. The European war has increased the friendly feeling between the two coun- tries, and the immigration discussion has been, at least temporarily, set aside. The recent stand of the United States against Germany's submarine warfare has cemented this friendship. Further reasons assigned by the Japanese envoy for the friendly rela- tions are the developing of commerce between the two countries since the wa started, and attempted co-ordin- ation of efforts in the development of China. WILL PROSECUTE NEWSPAPER TRUST Department of Justice to Continue Grand Jury Proceedings Against Manufacturers Washington, Feb. 19.-The depart- ment of justice will not drop its grand jury proceedings against newspaper manufacturers for alleged violations of the anti-trust law, even though the manufacturers have agreed to arbi- trate the questions of the price and distribution of paper, it was learned today. The department of justice of- ficially said that if there had been violations by newspaper print manu- facturers the fact that the manufac- turers had agreed to submit to arbi- tration by the federal trade commis- sion does not lessen the offense. The department said that if indict- ments are returned,, the department would have to prosecute. SENIOR GIRLS TO ENTERTAIN SOPHOMORE WOMEN FEB. 22 The women of the senior class will entertain their sophomore sisters at a Washington's birthday party from 3 to 5 o'clock on Thursday, February 22, at Newberry hall. Games and stunts in keeping with the holiday will provide entertainment for those who attend. This is the first time that the sopho- mores have been entertained by their sister class and written invitations have been sent out to the younger girls. Regent Beal Entertains Foreigners Members of the Cosmopolitan club were entertained last evening at the home of Regent Junius E. Beal. A program of talks and stunts was pre- sented by members of the club. Regent Lucius L. Hubbard of Houghton was present at the meeting. Asquith's Son Wounded Second Time London, Feb. 19.-Liehut.Com. Ar- thur M. Asquith, third son of the for- mer premier, has been wounded for the second time since the war began. 100,000 SPIES IN USSYSSENATO Overman Makes Startling Statement in Debate on Espionage Bill "TREATS ALL AMERICANS AS SPIE S"-SENATOR CUMMINS Borah Thinks Proper Use of Laws Can Beat Out High Liv- ng Cost Washington, Feb. 19.-There are 100,000 spies in the United States, Senator Lee Overman declared on the senate floor during the debate on the espionage bill for protection against the operation of spies and malefactors in time of war. Overman, who, as a member of the judicial committee in charge of the bill, has been n close touch with the department of justicc, fostered the measure. Determined filibustering against the bill was threatened on the senate floor by Senator Cummins, who objected to certain phrases. Passage of the ad- ministration's proposition, Cummins declared, would put the United States under virtual military law in times of peace as well as war, "an autocratic and dangerous assumption of power by the executive." He said it treated every American citizen as a spy. Washington, Feb. 19.-Charging the department of justice had been derelict in the administration of the laws affecting food prices, Senator Borah on the senate floor today sug- gested that the attorney general rec- ommend additional legislation if such was necessary. Borah said he was "convinced that proper administration of existing laws would bring down the cost of living." Borah cited the recent victory of the federal trade commission in its fight against newspaper print manu- facturers as an evidence of "the potentialities of existing legislation." The department of justice, Borah said, had readily enough prepared supple- mentary legislation to enforce espion- age laws which the administration was so anxious to obtain. The house today refused to give the federal trade commission the $400,000 a'propriation which had been estimated as the cost of a food investigation such as had been ordered by Presi- dent Wilson. Provision for the $400,-. 000 was made in a bill by Representa- tive Boyland of Missouri, providing for an investigation, which was strick- en from the unanimously consent cal- endar on objection by Senator Mann of Illinois, and Representative Aus- tin of Tennessee. The appropriation committee previously had refused to put the $400,000 in the sundry civil bill. S. A iL. TO IVE CELEBRATON ON WASING'WN'S IRT1)NY Hon. Fred G. Dewey, '02, member of the Detroit Bar association, will be the principal speaker at the Washing- ton birthday celebration to be held at the Ann Arbor high school auditorium Thursday evening. The lecture will be given under the auspices of the Sons of the American Revolution and the pro- ceeds will be used for the benefit of the Old Ladies Home of this city. Mr. Tewey will speak on the subject, "Washington's Message to 1917." Prof. George W. Patterson of the engineering department, will preside at the occasion, while a series of pic- tures illustrating the life of Wash- ington will be shown by G. R. Swain of the latin department. W. S. West- erman. '17, leader of the Freshman Glee club, will conduct the musical program and will offer songs appro- priate to the occassion. Tickets for the entertainment are on sale at the vari- ous State street stores. 35,ooo Gross Tons Sunk by Single German Submarine, Berlin, Feb. 19.-One German submarine up to Feb. 15, had reported sinking a total of 35,000 gross tons, the press bureau announced today. "Among vessels sunk the announcement said, "which have not been mentioned in press dispatches, were the British Gravina, 1,140 tons, carrying fruit; the Italian sailing ship, Maria, 1,080 tons, with coffee for London; the Swedish sailing ship, Hugo Hamilton, 2,500 tons, with saltpeter. Eighteen prisoners were taken, among whom were four captains." DISCUSSES ALLIANCES WOMEN TO HOLD ANNUAL Of NATIONS AND PEACE' COTILLION FEBRUARY 23 i P DR, AkED SAYS MACHINERY OF BUT 300 TICKETS TO BE GIVEN WAR EXISTS ON OUT; FOLLOWS ATHLETIC EARTH BANQUET Dr. Charles E. Aked Sunday night The annual cotillion of the depart- held a capacity audience at the First ment of physical education for women Presbyterian church spellbound by will take place Friday evening of this his eloquence for more than an hour week at Barbour gymnasium. All uni- in his talk on the subject of "America versity girls are invited and may se- and the World State; After the War cure tickets at the director's office. No -What?" more than 300 will be given out and The present war from viewpoints not commonly presented to the public constituted the main body of his dis- course. He showed the sentiments of the warring nations which have led up to the conflict now raging on the European continent, and what the pos- sibilities are for more and bloodier wars after this one has terminated. "The machinery of war exists on the earth; the machinery of peace is unknown," was the gist of Doctor Aked's lecture. In convincing man- ner he told of the manner in which alliances are entsred into between na- tions, how these. alliances lead to counter alliances, and how ultimately the mutual fear of nation. against na- tion culminates in a bloody, disastrous destruction of human life and happi- ness. As a start toward the accomplish- ment of a permanent peace Doctor Aked advocated the idea of a league of nations to enforce peace, which might finally lead to an international police system to enforce the decrees of an international court for the set- tlement of disputes, but which must at best have an humble inception and a gradual growth. GUARD' TO RETURN Funston Divides Solders Into Two Contingents for Trip Home San Antonio, Feb. 19.-The entire national guard now in the field has been divided into two contingents for departure from the border, General Funston announced today. The first contingent will depart "without de- lay." It is planned to dispatch each group at an interval of about a week. STONE SAYS NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN TO RATIFY TREATY Washington, Feb. 19.-Despite re- ceipt of a note from President Wilson urging an immediate ratification of the Colombian treaty, Senator Stone of the foreign relations committee in- timated today that nothing further would be done at the present session I a large number have already been called for. There will be several dances beside the cotillon, which Miss Alice Evans head of the department, will lead. The decorations and favors will probably be reminders of Washington's birth- day, although their exact nature is being kept a mystery, Girls are re- quested to wear simple white dresses if possible and to remain the whole evening, in order to make the figures complete. Spectator's tickets may be had by application to Miss Evans, but cotil- lion tickets will be given to out-of- town guests only in the event that they are not all called for by Univer- sity girls.' Tne party will be preceded by the second annual athletic banquet, 'tick- ets for which can be purchased at the office of Dean Myra B. Jordan or from any member of the athletic committee. DR. H. H. CUMMINGS TALKS ON TUBERCULOSIS THIS EVENING The first lecture this semester under the auspices of the University health representatives will be given by Dr. H. H. Cummings of the health service, who will talk' on "Tuberculosis" at 7:30 o'clock tonight in the natural science auditorium. The address will be illustrated with slides made by the Lansing board of health and will deal with the first symptoms of the disease, how it is con- tracted, and its treatment in the mod- ern hospitals. This lecture is one of the many talks to be given by medical men on topics dealing with the preservations of health. Thy representatives plan to meet again two weeks from tonight. Y. M. C. A. BOOK EXCHANGE ESTABLISHES I{EW RECORD The "Y" book exchange closed Satur- day night after being open for two and a half weeks. During this period the bureau sold oveL $300 worth of books. ANNUAO HGHA ENGINEERING WR STARTS WITH RUSH. ATTEDANCE OF COURSE SUe PASSES THAT OF LAST YEAR PRESIDENT HUTCHINS ADDRESSES VISITORS Program for Session Consists of Lee-. tures on Road Building and Materials The third annual short course in highway engineering opened with a rush yesterday with an attendance surpassing even that of last year. This course is given every year un- der the direction of the department of highway engineering and in co-opera- tion with the Michigan state highway department. This year the dates are from Feb. 19 to 23, inclusive. The pur- pose of the course is to aid in sup- plying that information to highway commissioners and highway engineers relating to the construction and main- tenance of country roads that is so much in demand and is so difficult t get. Admission to the course is free to all road engineers or commissioners and to all others who are interested. President Welcomes Visitors. The first meeting was at 11 o'clock yesterday, when President H. B Hutchins welcomed the visitors. Dur- ing the afternoon the following papers were read: "The Viewpoint of the State Grange Toward the Improve- ment of Country Roads in Michigan,' by John Ketcham, master of the State Grange; "'The Viewpoint of the Automobile Manufacturer Toward the Improvement of Country Roads in Michigan," by A. F. Bement, secretar of the Lincoln Highway association; "The Progress Made in Road Improve- ment in Michigan During 1916," by Frank P. Rogers, state highway com- missioner of Michigan. 'The lecture in the evening was by J. H. Pratt state geologist and engineer of Nortt Carolina, who spoke on the subject "The Relation of Geology to the Con- struction and Maintenance of Coun- try Roads." Program for Today's Session. Today's program for the course fol- lows: 9 o'clock-"The Construction of Con crete Roads in Oakland County," b Martin DeGlopper. 10 o'clock-"Some Points of Inter est above Concrete Roads," by Georg A. Dingman. 11 o'clock-"The Progress Made i Berrien County During 1916 Wit Bituminous Surface Roads," by W. . Cleary. 1:30 o'clock-"Houghton County' Experience with Bituminous Surfac Roads," by Randolph Martin. 2:15 o'clock-"Macomb County's Ex perience with Bituminous Construe tion and Bituminous Surface Treat ment," by Walter J. Lehner. 3 o'clock-Recess. 3:30 o'clock-"The Experience o Cuyhoga County with Brick Roads, by D. Moomaw. 8 o'clock-Smoker and informal get together. Speakers: H. S., Earle, F. Rogers, and others. All of the lectures are held in roo 348 of the engineering building an the laboratory work is in the hig way engineering laboratory. All me taking the course registered in roon 347 of the engineering building an all mail and telegrams for them shoul be -addressed to this room. NAVY DEPARTMENT CALLS OFF CONTRACT WITH ENGLISH C( Washington, Feb. 19.-Virtual form al announcement that the navy depart menmt has called off the the $3,000,00 shell contract it had accepted fron Hadfield's, an English concern, w made today when it was announce * that $2,100,000 of the order had bee awarded to the Washington Steel an Ordnance Co. This is a better record than any pre- vious exchange, and the "Y" has de- to comply with the president's request.. Medical Fraternity Gets New Home Phi Chi, medical fraternity, last week purchased a new home situated on the corner of Geddes and Washte- naw streets, the residence formerly owned by Mr. W. D. Harriman. Plans have been made for the remodeling and refurnishing of the home in order that the organization will be able to move into its new residence some time in June. INDEPENDENT GIRL'S DANCE Saturday Night, Feb. 24 BARBOUR GYMNASIUM Tickets on sale by the Exteutive Board or at Watr's Book Store. cided to continue the work at the be- ginning of every semester as a per- menant fixture. There are a number of books still left. Those having books or money in the possession of the "Y" can re- ceive them by calling Saturday, Feb. 24. No books will-be given up unless the owner brings his receipt. CANADIAN WHEAT CROP TURNS OUT BETTER THAN EXPECTED Ottawa, Ont., Feb. 19.-The western wheat crop has turned out far better than expected, the crop having proved to be 225,000,000 bushels as against an estimate of 175,000,000 bushels, at an average price of $1.50 per bushel. This means $75,000,000 for western Canadi- an farmers more than was expected. Law Grades Sent Out for Delivery The semester marks for the senio law class were sent out from the offic last evening and will be delivered in this morning's mail. r e Attempt to Secure Rooms for VTsito Ann Arbor landladies, who have v cant rooms, are requested to call t Michigan Union between 9 and o'clock this morning in order that mi attending the short course in highw engineering may find suitable acco modations.