THE WEATHER RAIN AND COLDER TODAY c eA.R t l t t atty UNITED PR DAY AND NIG WIRE SERVIC HT CE VOL. XXVIL No. 123. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 1917. PRICE FIVE C OPERA ENDS THIRD PERFORMAllNCE ON "SOCIETY NIGHT" SECOND ACT OF "FOOLS' PARA- DISE" ENCORED MANY TIMES C. A. ZANELLI DOES NOT APPEAR IN FIRST Dress Suits and Evening Gowns Plentiful; Matinee This Afternoon By B. M. Pressagented by two previous shows "Fools' Paradise" opened the third chapter of the tenth volume of Michi- gan Union operas and ended it last night with success before the most critical of all audiences--society night's.. There was an undertone on the campus yesterday that though the play was exceptionally good, there were weak spots in it. This was true. None of the songs developed into hits1 such as last year's "Men of the Maize1 and Blue," and then at times the act- ing on the part of the chorus was a little ragged. But like Gwendolyn when she says, "we do not care for those perfect and studious boys," neither would we want an opera that was perfect. What it1 lacked in finish and professionalism, "Fools' Paradise" made up with its youth, and swing and vigor. Like the3 oil wells on Hiram's farm, the play is rich in material. Black-sweatered Tubby, was a joy to all; Daisy, "ex- co-eded" the best of the fussing fair ones; Hiram, "20-ed," in realistice froshly mannerisms; while Myrtle Mc- Govern, well, anyone who did not like her acting should "Tell It to a Tele- phone." Second Surpasses First The second act surpassed' the first1 in smoothness and uniqueness, everye number being encored many times. Rollicking "Winter Belles" got away1 again in the lead, with the six Hawai- ian imitators of Ruth St. Denis bring- ing thunderous applause. Never be- fore a Friday night audience saw such remarkable opera customs and every change brought fresh acclamations of surprise and approval from many daintily gowned women and men in the conventional black and white. Gets Three Encores C. A. Zanelli, '17E, did not appear] in the first act as Pietro, the street singer, in the "Neapolitan song, but took two part in the second act, and was called back for three encores. As for "Bores, Bores, Bores" there were none of them in last night's pro- duction. "In Spite of All" "Fools' Paradise" proved a success. "Wed-; pesday night was the first time, Thurs- day the second, and tonight must be1 the proverbial third time and out,"; remarked one of the theatergoers after the performance, "and yet to-; morrow at 2:15 o'clock is the special matinee." With "King Ratime Ruling the World" the satisfied assembly left the Whitney theater regretting only, as did Hiram, the frosh, that all was over so soon. Major Palmer Entertains in San Diego San Diego, Cal., March 23.-Major. Frederick W. Palmer, '94M, of the Un- ited States army, recently entertained with a luncheon at his home in San Diego, Cal., in honor of his young daughter, Marie Alice, who was born March 14, 1917. Among the guests were Dr. J. J. Goodyear and Mrs. Goodyear of Ann Arbor, who are spending the winter in San Diego. After his graduation from the Medical school in 1894, Major Palmer was house surgeon at the University hos- pital for Lwo years. Compulsory Military Training Urged Des Moines, Ia., March 23.-Com- pulsory military trainingn the United States was urged upon congresa i. a resolution passed by the state senate today. The resolution declared: "The inevitable conflict between de-; mocracy and despotism has arrived at; the supreme test, and we are virtually at war with a foreign power." It urges compulsory military train-, ing "that the constitutional govern- ment bought by the blood of our fore- German Retreat "Play for Time" British Military Experts See to Ihisband Resources Big Retreat Attempt in London, March 23.-The British military experts today say a play for time is the reason behind the German retirement on the western front. It is an attempt to husband her resources of men in the hope of deferring an allied offensive. In the meantime, Germany hopes her submarines will bring the entente to starvation. According to the British military experts, Germany's leaders have forseen the necessity of com- batting very soon an offensive of un- precedented power from the entente. The German militarist machine is coldly caculating the necessity of sav- ing as many men as possible for the manning of Germany's industries after the war, realizing the German nation will be hard put to compete in the fierce commercial war which will fol- low peace. Withdrawal and devastation of the land intervening between the allied line and the new Hindenburg line means that the allies, before they can start their grand offensive, must re- build everything. They must fight over a desert. In the meantime Ger- many hopes her submarines will ac- complish the economic defeat of the allies. Washington, March 23.-Limits of the dangerous area have apparently been extended to include practically all European waters, according to a message from Ambassador Page at London late today. Rotterdam, March 23.-The Holland government this afternoon announced a refusal of Germany's offer of com- pensation for the seven Dutch ships recently sunk by submarines. Berlin, March 23-The raider Moewe brought 493 prisoners into port ac- cording to announcement here today. A Berlin dispatch received by wire- less yesterday announced the arrival of the Moewe at her home port, but made no mention of prisioners aboard her. Boston, March 23. - The British steamship Transport arriving here to- day brought a story of having been inl Anchangel, Russia, when two muni- tion steamers from New York blew up, supposedly the result of a German plot. Paris, March 23.-A French dread naught has been torpedoed and sunk] in the Mediterranean, it was announc- ed today. New York, March 23.- A definite split in the Socialist party, coming out of the question of America's en- trance in the war was forecast this afternoon when 11 men heretofore prominent in Socialist circles issued a manifesto supporting President Wil- son's course against Germany, even to the point of war. Charles Edward Russell, writer and Socialist leader, was one of the signers. Terra Haute, March 23.-At least one life was lost in a tornado today which struck Carlysle, Indiana, a min- ing town in Knox county. A call for physicians was received at Carlysle from a school seven miles south, say- ing a school house had been wrecked. and several injured. New York, March 23.-Only faulty construction of bombs manufactured by Charles von Kleist and placed on allied food ships saved hundreds of vessels from destruction, Detective Barth testified today in the trial of six alleged bomb plotters. Barth said he had been assigned to the case in January, 1915, and had worked con- tinuously to, get evidence for a year and a half. FORMULAS NOT RELIABLE SAYS PROF. J. R. ALLEN Columbus, 0., March 23.-Formulas and mathematical solutions are not always to be relied upon in the heat- ing game, according to the opinion expressed by Prof. John R. Allen, head of the mechanical engineering depart- ment of the University of Michigan, in his address on "Heat and Heat Transmission" here yesterday. . CAINET HRRE AR PREARAION Drastic Spy Bill and Plan for Classi- tying Skilled Labor to Come Before Next Session MESSAGE SUGGESTS VIGOROUS STAND AGAINST GERMANY'S ACT Report of Sinking of Healton Con- firmed; Believe 21 Persons Drowned By Robert L. Bender. (United Press Staff Correspondent.) Washington, March 23.-The cabinet today fairly bristled with war pre- parations. Plans for classifying all skilled labor in order that it may be placed in the country's plants where war materials are being prepared was one of the measures outlined by Sec- retary Wilson. Attorney-General Gregory has pre- pared and will introduce immediately on congress convening, drastic spy bills. As soon as a state of war is of- ficially declared, such a state being now admitted by most officials, meas- ures for rapidly placing the coun- try on a complete war footing will be in full swing. Background of War Message President Wilson's forthcoming war message to the extra session of con- gress April 2, was discussed by the cabinet during the long session. While details of the message have not been worked out, the broad background laid today indicates that this nation is about to enter aggressively into a vigorous defense against Germany's war act. The tentative course of procedure has already been indicated, including the advancement of large sums of money to the entente allies with which more actively to prosecute the war. The first state department advices confirming reports of 21 persons drowned in the torpedoing of the Am- erican tank steamer Healton came late this afternoon from Vice-councel Krogh at Rotterdam. The message read: "American tank steamer Healton from Bayonne, New Jersey, owned by Standard Oil company, New York, en- route Philadelphia to Rotterdam, commanded by Charles Christopher, American citizen, carrying 6,000 tons petroleum, having 41 officers and crew aboard, reported torpedoed and sunk without warning by German submar- ine at 8:15 on the evening of March 21, 25 miles from Perschelling. The captain and 19 men brought safely to Ymuiden. One died of exposure in life boat. Twenty reported drowned, boats capsizing." The Hague, March 23.- American survivors of the American steamer Ilealton arriving here today said they expected Germany will deny sinking of the tanker since none aboard the American vessel saw the U-boat that sunk her. SCHURZ TO LECTURE1 Anyivay Champ Clark Has the Courage of His Convictions Washington, March 23.-Speaker Clark expects to be re-elected one hour and 40 minutes after the house meets April 2, he confided today. "How long will it take to organize the house?" he was asked. "One hour and 40 minutes," he said. "Ten minutes for prayer, then a role call of 40 minutes, nomination of candidates for the speak- ership, 10 minutes, and role call on his election, 40 minutes." "Who will be elected?" "I will, with a one to five majority." 10-15 PER CEN I I RATES REQUEST RAILROADS STATE+ PETITION IN] COMMERCE COX- MISSION MUNICIPAL EXHIBIT TO BE FIRST IN STT ENGINEERING AND POLITICAL SCIENCE STUDENTS MAKE CHARTS The municipal exhibit which will open in the city hall next Monday will be the first of its kind in Michi- gan and one of the first in the coun- try. It is expected that the exhibit, which is given under the auspices of the Ann Arbor Civic association and city council, will be one of the most complete given since the idea first originated in Dayton about a year ago. All of the departments of the city and the public service corporations will be represented by physical and chart exhibits. The purpose of the exhibit is to show the citizens by means of charts and other exhibits what is being done with the money paid to the city in taxes and the plans and methods of the different depart- ments. To Explain Switch Board The telephone company will have a switch board on the floor and its op- eration will be explained and demon- strated. The gas company will show a miniature model of their plant while the electric company will be repre- sented by a general electric exhibit. Specimens of the manual training work in the city schools will be shown and charts will explain the work of the Library. The Engineers' club of Ann Arbor will put on a good roads show which will include moving pictures, lantern slides, charts, and models of the dif- ferent types of roads. The street ex- hibit will also contain models of the different types of pavement along with charts on their relative cost and dura- bility. The exhibit of the park de- partment will contain plans of the future park system of Ann Arbor and plans for beautifying the road be- tween Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. To Show Health Charts The city water department will show everything of interest in their department including pipe and meters. The health department besides show- ing charts will conduct laboratory work in the analysis of water and milk. The police and fire departments will also be represented by charts and physical exhibits while the contribu- tion of the financial and other admin- istrativehdepartments of the city will be composed almost entirely of com- parative charts. One of the main features of the ex- hibit will be the model of the pro- posed Broadway steel bridge, the ap- propriation for which will be voted upon in April. This will be prepared by students in municipal engineering while many of the charts have been prepared for the different city depart- ments by students taking political science courses in municipal admin- istration. 212 COUPLES ATTEND NAVAL RESERE BALL K. W. HEINRICH, '17E, AND DONALDSON, '18, LEAD GRAND MARCH LOIS Two hundred and twelve couples were in attendance at the naval re- serve ball at the Armory last night. Music was furnished by a 15-piece mil- itary band. The hall presented a striking ap- pearance with flags as the predominat- ing element. The south end of the hall was almost completely covered by a great American flag, and flags of various nations masked the remaining three walls and hung from the cross beams. Ensign K. W. Heinrich, '17E, and Lois Donaldson, '18, led the grand march which started at 9:30 o'clock. Representatives of the faculty, the war department, and the Michigan na- tional guard were guests of honor. WIFE'S DEATH CAUSES EX-6OVERNOR'S ABSENCE WOODBRIDGE N. FERRIS UNABLE TO ADDRESS FERRIS CLUB Owing to the death of Mrs. Ferris early yesterday morning, ex-Governor Woodbridge N. Ferris, who was to ad- dress the eighth annual banquet of the Ferris Institute club held at the city Y. M. C. A. last evening, was un- able to be present. The address of the evening was given by Prof. R. A. Banner of the Ferris institute. A set of resolutions was drawn up and passed at the banquet in honor of Mrs. Ferris. E. L. Shinnick, '17, was toastmaster. Hector McCrimmon, '18L, gave the address of welcome to the members of the club and to the visitors. He was followed by N. E. Pinney, '16, who spoke upon the Ferris Institute club as it appears to the outsider. Mrs. Ferris was a teacher in Ferris institute from the time it was founded in 1884 until 1901, when she retired from the teaching corps. She was taken sick while upon the train to De- troit to see a painting which was made of the governor last December. PLACES HOSPITAL UNDER QUARANTINE Twelve Cases of Scarlet Fever Among Out-of-Town Patients Cause Twelve cases of scarlet fever among out-of-town patients in the Homoeo- pathic hospital, not previously an- SUGGEST ACTION TO IMPROVE EFFICIENC President Rae of Pennsylvania Line Says: "Present Condition Men. ace to Country" Washington, March 23.-A genes increase from 10 to 15 per cent in a railroad freight rates to meet the i creased cost of operation under t Adamson law is asked by all the ra roads of the country in a petition Ia before the interstate commerce con mission, the receipt of which annout ed today. It was stated that roads have oth expenses besides the Adamson wa increase, and that they want to g themselves into shape to serve t country efficiently in time of war. Ri quest was made for a blanket i crease to facilitate prompt actic Presenting the case for the railroad President Rae of the Pennsylvan said: Pennsylvania President's Statemei "We realize that the condition of t railroads today presents a menace the country, effecting directly the i ternational situation. It is absolute essential that the railroads shall be splendid working order. Under t. present condition of rates and reve ues of the carriers we believe this be impossible. "Uppermost in our minds is that w are facing a national emergency which the railroads must be a mo efficient arm to place at the dispos of the country. "Even apart from the national eme gency the facts of the situation a that we already are confronted wi increased expenses, as well as the i creasing difficulty of raising new ca ital. An examination of the conditio which the carriers are facing convin es us that there will be a serious i duction of the non-operating income Urge Need of Increase "We, therefore, deem it very e sential that the situation should clearly disclosed to the commissic Under the existing international con plications and existing industrial a tivities the necessity and justice of i questing rates is so clear and pres ing for the benefit of the country as whole, that we suggest that the coi mission will realize the importance having the railroads in a stronger fi ancial position." SPHINX -- TRIANGLE HOLD OPERA PART Junior Honorary Societies Have Dam at Country Club After Gives Illustrated Talk on morrow Night Spain To- Shove 41 Prof. William L. Schurz of the his- tory department will give an illus- trated lecture on "Spain" before the Unitarian Students' club at 6:30 o'clock tomorrow evening. The lec- ture will be given in the parlors of the Unitarian church at the corner of State and Huron streets. Professor Schurz has spent two years in Spain. Evelyn Moore, '17, and W. B. Moore, '18E, will give a violin and cello duet. This will be the fourth in a series of Sunday night talks being given by the society. A farce comedy will be given on March 31. OPEN UNION BUILDING NEXT WEEK TO STUDENT ACTIVITIES The sanding machine has been kept busy on the new maple floor of the Union dance hall with the result that next week will see the reopening of the building to student activities. The Barristers, Vulcans, and Druids will hold their B. V. D. party on Fri- day, March 30, while on the follow- ing night the first of the Union Sat- urday dances since the destruction of the clubhouse will be open to Union members. Tickets for the latter will be procurable Thursday afternoon at the Union desk as formerly. Open All Next Week 1 nounced, have caused the quarantin- The exhibit will be open every aft- ing of the hospital until Monday. The ernoon and evening during the next patients who came to Ann Arbor for week and every effort will be made to other treatment have been moved to give the people a comprehensive idea an unused home on North University of what is being done in Ann Arbor. avenue and most of them have recov- The city council has contributed $150 ered from mild attacks of the disease. and the Ann Arbor Civic association a The Homoeopathic hospital will be like amount for the affair. The com- fumigated thoroughly while under mittee which has charge of the work quarantine to prevent the further is composed of: Manley Osgood, chair- spread of the disease. man; George Lutz, Albert FiegelI John McGregor, Harry Douglas, -Her- U. S. War Dept. Seeks Information bert Slauson, Ross Granger, Charles Nashville, Tenn., March 23.-A list Kyer, Prof. Robert T. Crane of the of 34 questions is being submitted to political science department, Dr. J. all Vanderbilt students and graduates A. Wessinger, Ray Bassett, Lyman within the past five years to obtain in- Flook, acting superintendent of build- formation that would be of benefit to ings and grounds, and George Warner. the war department in time of need. Members of the Sphinx, junior 1 honorary society, combined with th Triangles, junior engineer honorar society, at an opera party given las night by the two clubs. Thirty-fiv coupleg attended. The party first attended the oper at the Whitney theater then went I the Country club, where a dance wa held. Music was furnished by Fr( neau's orchestra of Flint. PROF. J. C. PARKER SPEAKS TO ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Detroit,. March 23.-Prof. John 4 Parker, head of the electrical eng neering department of the Universit of Michigan, spoke to the Detroit-An Arbor section of the American Inst tute of Electrical Engineers on "Dire( Current Motors and Generators" z 8 o'clock last night at the Detroit Er gineering society rooms. This is the fifth of a series of roue table talks on difficult problems whkc confront the electrical engineer. Prc B. F. Bailey will speak to the socie1 on "Alternating Current, Motor: April 27 and Prof. H. H. Higbie wi speak on "Alternating Current Tran formers" May 25.