1 JTiL. iV11L.U.ri 3tAP4 -L LI,' iESPLAN TO NCRH ASE CROPS T Members of Civic Clubs Start Cam- paign to Make Every Vacant Lot Produce PETITION TO ALLOW SCHOOL STUDENTS TO LEAVE WORK Ward Committees Will Have Charge of Property Listing and Names of Prospective Farmers Another step in the nation-wide movement to increase the food supply of the country has been made by the city of Ann Arbor. A campaign has been started by representatives of the Ann Arbor Civic association, Women's club, Collegiate alumnae, and other or- ganizations of the city to have every vacant lot in the city and suburbs firmed this year. At the head of this work will be the \ publicity committee, composed of Dr. H. S. Gleason, Mr. W. E. Underdown, and Ray Bassett which in the next three lays will endeavor to make a complete list of all the vacant prop- erty in the city, and also a list of all those people who would care to make use of anyof these lots. The publicity committee will be aided in their work' by ward commit- tees which will have charge of the property listing in their own vicinities. All residents of the different wards are urged to report to these commit- tees not only any' vacant lots which they may have, but also the names of any who would care to cultivate this ground. This information will be handed to the general committee at the meeting to be held on Friday night and will be on file at the city hall. A petition to allow all the under- graduates of the high school to leave school the first of May and to give the seniors of the school their di- pggs af that time providing that the students work on farms will be sent to the city board of education by the representatives. The members of the ward commit- tees are as follows: First ward, Mr. C. W. Alexander and Mrs. M. J. Taft; Second ward, Mr. A. S. Lutz and Mr. R. C. Killins; Third ward, Mr. S. Birchfield and Mr. G. J. Bischoff; Fourth ward, Mr. E. Warner and Mr G. Burke; Fifth ward, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Ward and Mr. E. B. Manwaring; sixth ward, Mr. L. Waterman, Mr. C. C. Freeman, and Mrs. E. H. Krauss; Seventh ward, Mr. L. D. Carr, Mr. C. L. Brookes, and Mrs. J. R. Miner. MAJOR RUKKE TO LECTURE TO MEDICAL STUDENTS THIS WEEK Major Guy B. Rukke, who is sta- tioned at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, will be in Ann Arbor Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week to deliver the first of his course of lec- tures before the Medical school. The subject of his lectures will be "Mili- tary Medicine and Camp Sanitation." Major Rukke is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical school, having graduated in 1904. The major will spend half of his time in Ann Arbor and the other half at the Uni- verslty of Minnesota, where he will deliver the same course of lectures. CUBA RAPIDLY GETTING ON WAR FOOTING; WOMEN HELP Washington, April 17.-Cuba, the youngest republic in the western world, is rapidly getting on a war foot- ing. Following the example set by the United States, the women of Cuba are rallying to the support of the American Red Cross and the spirit of economy in living. The agriculture, labor, and commerce departments are taking steps to cope with the food shortage problem. A sweeping patrol of the Cuban coast has been e'stab- lished by the Cuban navy. W. W. ELLSWOR'H TO SPEAK ON EXPERIENCE OF PUBISHER W. W. Ellsworth, ex-president of the Century Publishing company, will lec- ture at 4 o'clock next Friday after- noon on some phases of his wide ex- perience as publisher. The place where the meeting will be held has not been determined as yet, but will be announced at an early date. Although the talk is to be given under the auspices of the journalism department, all students interested in the subject are invited to attend. Dr. Northey to Talk to Prescott Club Dr. F. 0. Northey of the Parke, Davis Co. of Detroit will speak before the Prescott club on "Antiseptic Con- ditions" at 3:30 o'clock today in room 165 Chemistry building. The lecture will be illustrated by stereoptican :..ae.., ..o . . SCENE FROM "PEG.O' MY HEART'' TO BE PLAYED AT WHITNEY THEATER SATURDAY, APRIL 21. Cabinet Considers Safety Legislation To Insure Government Power of Ac- tion If Co-operation Fails Washington, April 17.-Legislation to insure the government power of ac- tion in event of failure by the rail- roads, manufacturers,middle men, or merchants to co-operate was ,discussed at today's brief cabinet session. The same subject has been made the basis of ,a long conference by the counsel of national defense just be- fore the cabinet meeting, and it was stated that the legislation in question would be ready shortly for submis- sion to congress. Official reports to the navy depart- ment on the attack by a submarine on the American torpedo destroyer Smith were read, the reports stating that the submarine was. apparently German., It was stated by cabinet members after the conference that the president and Secretary of War Baker are de- termined to stand pat on the con- scription army bill. They will not modify it and expect it to pass. NATIONAL DEFENSE COUNSEL DISCUSSES FOOD SITUATION Washington, April 17.-After a meeting of the counsel of national de- fense at which the question of food regulation and distribution was the parmount" subject under discussion, Secretary Houston said he was rapidly compiling dain upon which he would request iegislation from the congress authorizing the government to fix minimum and maximum prices on food stuffs. He said the government would take no action in the case unless the middle men made it necessary. LEAGUE COMMITTEE MEETS TO CONSIDER FOOD SUPPLY A meeting of the executive commit- tee of the National Security league was held at 5 o'clock yesterday after- noon in the geology lecture room, to discuss plans whereby the faculty and student body could help in the culti- vation of food crops. The question of food supplies is steadily assuming more importance and it is hoped that the University can be of some assist- ance in meeting it. f. E. COOPER, GRAD., ELECTED INSTRUCTOR AT WASHINGTON Clyde E. Cooper, graduate assistant in geography, has been elected in- siuctor in geography in the Washing- ton State Normal college located at Cheney. Mr. Cooper will leave to take up his duties June 1. Vlectrical Engineering Professor Weds Porter H. Evans, '14E, instructor in the electrical engineering department, and Miss Laura Spencer of Erie, Pa., were married at Erie Monday, April 10. Mr. and Mrs. Evans will make their home at 510 Lawrence street in this city. Mr. Evans recently made ap- plication for examination for a com- mission in the engineering officers' re- serve corps. "Y" Agency Gives Out 300 Odd Jobs Over three hundred jobs were given out by the "Y" employment agency during vacation. The jobs ranged in character from waxing floors to tak- ing care of backward children. {x g %k :y :* ;$ *k * * * * * * * * * * * * * AT THE THEATERS TODAY Majestic-Giw, Cohan in "Broadway also an "Educational Arcade-Anita Stewart : le Girl Philippa.' Orpheum - Douglas Fairbanks in "The Lamb" and Keystone comedy. Rae-Bertha Kalich in "Love and Hate." Charlie Chaplin in "The Rink." * * : * * AT THE WHITNEY After a half a year at the Belasco and George M. Cohan theaters, New York, "Seven Chances" will come to the Whitney theater Thursday, April 19. The story treats of the predicament of a confirmed woman hater, a young bachelor, who is obliged to marry in 24 hours to inherit the large fortune of his grandfather. For this reason he proposes to seven different girls, hence the name of the show.' Frank Craven plays the role of the bachelor, while Carroll McComas is well cast as the girl he eventually marries. ALSO AT WHITNEY "Peg O' My Heart," Oliver Moros- co's success which recently concluded a two years' run at the Cort theater, New York, will be seen at the Whitney theater April 21, afternoon and even- ing. ' This play was written by J. Hartley Manners for his wife, Laurette Taylor, who was the original star of the pro- duction. In the production to be seen at the Whitney, Marion Dentler will appear as Peg and will be supported by an English cast. The story of "Peg O' My Heart" has to do with the experiences of an im- pulsive Irish girl who goes to live with an exceedingly snobbish haughty British family. Under the Sea" will be the next at- traction at the Majestic, three days be- ginning Thursday. This wonderful photo drama with its marvelous scenes under the ocean and telling the story of the imagina- tive Captain Neme with hissubmarine Nautilus is the greatest achievement in motion pictures as the mysteries of the deep are unfolded by means of the camera. PLAN RED CROSS BALL Dance Friday in Benefit of Ann Arbor Chapter At a meeting Monday evening at- tended by 30 prominent citizens and members of the University, details were arranged for a ball to be given for the benefit of the Ann Arbor chapter of the Red Cross society from 9 to 1 o'clock, Friday, April 27, in Waterman and Barbour gymnasiums. Membership in the Red Cross is not necessary for admission, everyone is invited. The gymnasium is to be handsomely deWgated and the affair will be in- teresting to spectators who do not dance. Company I of the national guard is invited, and it is hoped that the naval reserves will be able to at- tend. Two orchestras will play and refreshments will be sold. One thousand tickets at 50 cents each are now on sale. Miss Edith Russell and Miss Dorothy MVillen will distribute them among the sororities. They will be sent to all the frater- nities also. Hospital Notes No new cases of german measles have been reported in the last few days. The epidemic that seemed so prevalent before vacation is now un- der control and no outbreak is ex- pected from that source The following men have been admit- ted to the surgical ward: D. W. Ed- wards. '18; Carrol Davenport, '20; W. D. Stinson, '20M; Clarence L. Rasmus- sen, '19, and Ralph M. Vincent, '17M. THIRD PERFORMANCE OF GIRLS' PLAY TO BE GIVEN THURSDAY "Felicia Finesses," the annual Jun- ior Girls' play, will make its third ap- pearance at 8 o'clock tomorrow night in Sarah Caswell Angell hall. This performance will differ in two respects from the previous ones. Fac- ulty men will be admitted and the pro- ceeds of the play will be turned over to the Red Cross. Catholic Club to Give Fourth Party The fourth of a series of dancing parties held this year by the Catholic Students' club will be given from 2:30 to 5:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Packard academy. Graduate Club to Give First Dance The first dance of the year of the Graduate club will be held Saturday evening from 8 to 12 o'clock in Bar- bour gymnasium. Students Act to Benefit Belgians Champaign, Ill., April 17. - The "Players' club" of the University of Illinois, is to present a play for the benefit of the Belgian relief work. All profits are to be turned over to those in charge of the relief of Belgian suf- fering. Try a Michigan Daily Want-Ad. i MERICAN HERO RETURNS FROMCANADIANTRENCHES CALT'AT i MCBRIDE OF INIIANA, WINS ThREE )DC(RhATONS FOR GALLANTRY New York, April 17.-Catain Herb- ert McBride of Annapolis, Indiana, three tinie:; decorated fur gallantry ini action with the Canadian forces on the western front, arrived at an Am- erican port today on another armed American liner He is here on a fur- lough, his first visit home since early in 115 when he left on active ser- vice as a member of the 21st Canadian infantry. At that time he was an en- listed soldier. Since then he has won a captaincy and three decorations for gallantry. His most notable achievement was when every one else in his machine gun squad was killed by the Germans, and Captain McBride managed to keep his machine gun going, holding the position until relief came. Captain McBride, it is understood, arranged with the British government for an honorable discharge, and the raising of a company of his Indiana friends whom he will drill in trench fighting. McBride was made a sergeant when he led a dozen men on a raid in which every man in a German outpost posi- tion was killed and a machine gun captured. His later feats as com- mander of machine gun squads lead to his appointment as a captain with- out ever having been a lieutenant. CityNews Following an illness of several months, Jonathan Stanger, a resident of Ann Arbor for the past 38 years, died at his home, 417 South Fourth avenue, yesterday. He was 49 years old and came to Ann Arbor in 1879 from Brazil where he was born. Fun- eral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the late resi- dence The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lohr died Monday night of scarlet fever. Burial was held at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Miss Nora Boyle died Monday after- noon at her residence, 513 North Di- vision street, following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Thomas church. Burial will be made in St. Patrick cemetery at Northfield. EdwardNowak, 826 Spring street, a life resident of this city, died yester- day morning at his home after an ill- ness of two years. The Rev. Mr. Brau- er will officiate at the funeral services which will be held at 3:30 o'clock to- morrow afternoon at the late resi- dence. Richard Caplin, Ypsilanti, was fined $3.45 for driving with no tail lamp lighted. He was arraigned last night. Dorrance Goddard paid a fine of $18.45 for driving 50 miles an hour on Church street. R. Puffer of Detroit, paid $13.45 for driving too fast. Three tax- icab drivers are arraigned for parking their cars across sidewalks. PARLIAMENT WORK BLOCKED THROUGH IRISH NATIONALISTS Organized Group Against All Meas- ures Except Those Relating to Present War London, April 17.-Faced with or- ganized efforts by Irish nationalists to force, a general election by defeat- ing the bill for prolongation of parila- ment, Chancellor of the Exchequer Bonar Law announced in the house of commons this afternoon that Premier Lloyd-George would make a statement next week outlining the government's attitude on Irish home rule. By law parliament must pass a measure prolonging its own life prior to April 30.r All nationalists have adopted an at- titude of obstruction to all govern- ment measures except those relating to the war since failure of their re- cent renewed attempt to force settle- ment of the Irish home rule question. Since that time it has been known that Lloyd-George and other govern- ment heads have been constantly seek- ing some solution. UTAH STUDENTS GIVE UP $240 FEED FOR BENEFIT RED CROSS Salt Lake City, April 17.-Utah stu- dents are sacrificing a $200 feed for the benefit of the Red Cross. The an- nual "U" day banquet,- a feature of Utah life, has been given up as a means of aiding the country. The $200 appropriated for the banquet will be used to aid the Red Cross in its ap- peals for funds. NEW MILITARY TRAINING COURSE STARTS TODAY SPECIAL STUDIE B 1V 1 BEEN ADDED TO EACH ENGL- NEERING SCHOOL A course in elementary iniiitary training will start in the engineering college this morning. Nearly all of the seniors and a large number of juniors have enrolled for the courses. Special courses have been added to the curriculum of each department, and seniors and juniors permitted to drop the branches they have been pur- suing thus far this semester and take military engineering. Prof. A. H. White of the chemical engineering department, -announced yesterday that no munitions would be manufactured in the Chemical-build- ing, and that there would be no labor- atory work in munitions making. This was advised by Major O'Hearn of the bureau of mines munitions laboratory at Pittsburg. Prof. A. H. White, Instructor Clair Upthegrove, R. S. Archer, grad., and H. J. Smith, grad., visited munitions plants in Detroit, Toledo, and Windsor, last week in order to familiarize them- selves with the practical side of the work. In the electrical engineering de- partment all the seniors but three are taking military work. Three hours credit is given for the course, which requires five hours laboratory and four hours field work a week. The field work includes telegraph, tele- phone, and wireless telegraph operat- ing. About 70 senior civil engineers have enrolled for the special courses in their department. Tennis Schedule Is Called Off Along with other sports which have been called off because of the war, ten- nis has been cancelled. Captain Codd had arranged matches with many of the big eastern colleges. After the action taken by the board in control of Athletics, all games were cancelled by mutual consent. No definite plans have been made for the team in the future as many of the men on the squad expect to en- list or have already left for service. BASEBALL LEADERS DO NOT WANT SOHEDULES CANCELLED Johnstown, Pa., April 17.-Amateurs and semi-professional baseball lead- ers in all parts of the country have entered strong objections to the exe- cutive committee of the national base- ball federation at Detroit on April 21 taking any action toward calling off its annual inter-city championship on account of the war. They claim that government and military authorities recommend the continuance of the game, that the sport will be a welcome diversion to the general public, and that the con- tests will tend to improve the physical condition of the men and boys left be- hind on the first call. Baseball Managers to Discuss Plans Intramural Athletic Director Rowe will meet all class baseball managers at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon in the athletic officers for the purpose of dis- cussing plans for interclass games. All managers are urged to be present. PRE-MEDICS FORM COMPANY Hold Regular Drills; Students to Act as Officers for the Present Pre-medic students in the literary college have formed an organization for voluntary military drilling to be officered temporarily by students. A number of men have already signed up for regular training with this com- pany and will be notified of the hours when they will be expected to drill. There will be two division, one meet- ing on Monday and Thursday at 4 and 5 o'clock and the other on Tuesday and Friday at the same hours. Any pre-Amedic students who have not yet joined the organization and wish to do so can report to the commanding officer at 4 or 5 o'clock. The officers of the First division will be Captain J. N. Nichols and Lieu- tenants Gillette and Esteves. The Second division will be officered for the present by Captain J. R. Long and Lieutenants Douglas and Aten. The men will assemble in front of the Medical building. Naval Reserves to Dance at Packard Members of the Seventh division Michigan naval reserves will hold a dance at the Packard academy next Friday evening. Try a Michigan Daily Want-Ad. AT TH GARRICK "His Little Widows" described as a 1917 model of a musical comedy, is at the Garrick theater, Detroit, this week. It was written by Rida John- son Young, author of "Naughty Mari- etta," "Brown of Harvard," 'Captain Kidd, Jr.," Her Soldier Boy," and other recent successes. The lyrics are by William Cary Duncan, and the music by William Schroeder. AT THE MAJESTIC Marguerite Snow, the well known screen favorite, is George M. Cohan's leading lady in his first photoplay, "Broadway Jones," in which she por-I trays the - role of Josie Richards, the pretty stenographer at the Jones' gum factory, who shows the wild youth thej right path. Following a notable stage career, she achieved wide prominence' in motion pictures, her characteriza- tion of the Countess Zudora in "The Million Dollar Mystery" being well re- membered. Miss Snow makes an ideal "Josie" in "Broadway Jones," which is now playing at the Majestic. The photoplay version of Jules Verne's "Twenty Thousand Leagues