HE WEATHER PROBAIBLY RAIN TODAY I I r UNITED PRESS DIY AND) NIH T WIRE SERVICE ;I VOL. XXVII. No. 150. NN A{RBOR, MCHGAN FRIDAY, 1917. PRICE FIVE CEN1 1 .r ... ..,... . mu am e++m rxa®o ii'+_ -. Ifl'TflEir iEi fl nl n i CHRISTINE MILLER, HLMOVIST, AND KINGSTON APPEA SECOND MAY FESTIVAL CONCERT PRESENTS WORKS OF ED- WARD ELGAR LUCY GATES TO TAKE PLACE OF GALLI-CURC Children's Chorus, Leginska, and Chi- cago Symphony to Be heard Tsis Afternoon By Frank A. Taber The second Festival concert, which %ias given in Hill auditorium last even- ing, consisted entirely of works of Ed- ward William Elgar. His Incidental Musical and Funeral March from "Grania and Diarmid," Opus 42, which was played by the Chicago Symphony orchestra as the first number of the regular program, is a work of unusual beauty and charm and was rendered in a faultless manner. The principle work, however, was "The Dream of Gerontius," sung by the Choral union, the solo parts be- ing taken by Morgan Kingston, tenor; Christine Miller, contralto, and Gustaf Holmquist, bass, accompanied by the Chicago Symphony orchestra and Earl V. Moore, organist. Morgan Kingston Is Gerontius Mr. Kingston sang the taxing role of Gerontius and varied the somewhat narrative quality of the text with dramatic fevor. His voice is of pleas- ing quality and proved adequate for all demands. ChristinesMiller sang the role of the Angel and pleased her audience alike by her artistic interpretation and at- tractive stage presence. Her voice is rich and full, and her enunciation splendid.. Holmquist Sings in Two Roles Mr. Holmquist sang the roles of the Priest and the Angel of the Agony and gave an intelligent interpretation of each. These roles were better suited to the range of a baritone and did not give the singer an opportunity to dis- play the real bass register of his voice. The singing of the Choral union in the first part of the work was some- what uncertain but in the second part the singers proved amply capable of rendering all the tonal lights and shades in this difficult score. Musically, the composition is an excellent one, but owing to its com- plexity and never ceasing movement, is an unusually difficult work to listen to. The points at which the listener can sit back and relax are all too few, and the work is not of the type which appeals strongly to the average list- ener. "Consecration" by Choral Union "The Consecration Hymn," which was sung before the regular program by the Choral union, accompanied by orchestra and organ, was an impres- sive and effective number. A varied program will be presented at the concert this afternoon when the Children's chorus will sing and Leginska, pianist, will appear as so- loist. The Chicago Symphony orches- tra will play a Mozart symphony. Lucy Gates Replaces Galli-Curi . Miss Lucy Gates, coloratura so prano, has been secured to sing at the concert this evening in place of Galli Curci, who was obliged to cancel her engagement on account of illness. Miss Gates has been a prominen member'of the Royal Opera company of Berlin for several years and has only recently returned to this coun try. On Wednesday evening of thi week she substituted for Galli-Curci a Newark, N. J., and singing before a audience of 10,000 people created a profound impression. At the con- cert this evening Miss Gates will sine the same numbers which Galli-Curc was to have sung. - Galli-Curci in Next Pre-Festival It is announced that Galli-Curci wil appear here at one of the pre-festiva concerts next season. rhons Initiate Light Fresh Laws Archons, junior law society, held its spring elections yesterday afternoon. The following eight fresh laws were initiated: J. E. Chenot, W. O. R. John- son, L. E. Joslyn, L. D. Larke, J. W. Sargent, L. E. Waterbury, R. H. Wil- son, and E. L. Zeigler. After initiation at the Archons' rooms, a steak dinner was given at Bessimer's. President James H. Cart- wright welcomed the new members1 and called upon Professor Evans Hol- brook of the law department, andI James Chenot for short talks. /ants Wilson to Control Food Bill Introduced Would Permit Wilson to Fix Prices, and Direct Use of Edibles Washington, May 3.-A new food bill which makes the president virtually food dictator, was introduced in the house today by Chairman Lever ®f the agricultural committee. The bill gives the president absolute control over shipments of, speculation in, and even use of, food. The president is authorized to fix minimum and maxi- mum food prices, to seize food ship- ments, to limit or stop the use of grain in the production of alcohol, or alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. SENIOR SWING-OUT COMES ON MAY 16 Block "1" to Be F(;rmed in March' After Address by President Hutchins Senior Swing-out day will take place this year on Wednesday, May 16. All seniors will assemble in their caps and gowns on the campus walks at 4:05 o'clock. The senior lits wP meet on the walk between the Mu- seum and University hall; the en- gineers and architects on the digonal walk between Uniyersity hall and the flag pole; the laws between the flag pole and the Chemistry building; the pharmics on the walk in front of the cannon memorial; the homoeops at the north entrance of the Economics building, and the dents at the south entrance of the Economics building. Announce Line of March The march into the Hill auditorium will begin at 4:15 o'clock, the classes falling in line in the following order: Lits, engineers and architects, medic laws, pharmics homoeops, and dents. All will remain standing until the en- tire senior body has entered. The exercises will begin at 4:30 o'clock. The Rev. Leonard A. Barrett will give the invocation and the benediction. A solo by Chase B. Cikes will pre- cede the address to be given by Presi- dent Harry B. Hutchins. The serv- ices will close at 5 o'clock, the seniors leaving Hill auditorium in the forma- tion in which the entrance was made. The seniors will then complete ac- tivities by marching down State street to South University avenue, east on South University avenue to the en- gineering'arch, passing up the diag- onal walk to the flag pole, turning to \the right and marching toward Water- man gymnasium, and ending by a - march west on North University av- e enue, thus completing a block "M". Seniors to Wear Caps and Gowns r Members of the senior classes are especially urged to wear their caps t and gowns on every Wednesday and Y Friday after Swing-out day until Com- s inencement. Those seniors who have - not ordered their caps and gowns s should do so immediately in order to t avoid the rush later that might lead n to delay in the fulfillment of orders. d SCIENCE E X HIBSI TIO0N DISPLAY OF 'ARIEN, IERIR- lITHE, AND FOREST PRODUCTS CONTINUE TODAY Attendance at the Natural Science exhibit is up to expectations and con- siderable interest is manifested by the visitors in the various displays. The building will be open from 8 to 1': o'clock, from 2 to 5 o'clock, and from 6:45 to 7:45 o'clock today. :especial interest is shown in the botanical garden display, the herbar- ium room, the forestry display, the wall cases in the corridors and the psychology experiments. Lectures and Pictures Today Following is the list of lectures and moving pictures for today: Lectures: 11 o'clock, room M-224, "Gems and Gem Minerals, (illustrated), by Prof. E. =1. Craus; 3 to 5 o'clock, room B- 207, "Plants that Feed on Animals and Methods of Taking Their Prey" (illus- trated), by Prof. S. B. Pollock; 3 o'clock, room F-213, "A Ranger in the National Forest" (illustrated), by Prof. P. S. Lovejoy; 4 o'clock, room B-421, "Mushrooms and Destruction of Trees by Fungi," by Prof. C. H. Kauffman. Moving pictures: 10 to 11 o'clock, "Work in the National Forest"; 11 to l2 o'clock, "Relation of Animals to Ag- riculture"; 2 to 3 o'clock, "The Min- ing of Minerals"; 3 to 4 o'clock, "The Growth of Plants." All moving pic- tures will be shown in the Natural Sci- ence auditorium. Camp equipment for the forester, the heliograph at work, the effect of erosion on barren ground, methods of cerosoting, and a large exhibit of weoJ products used in the present war, are some of the many things of popular interet in the iorestrj c- hibit., Tree is 1,460 Years Old In the siviculture department is al section of a large Oregon red-woodI tree. It is ten feet in diameter and 1,- 460 years old. Fire regulation and the prevention of forest fires are explain- ed in detail. Photographs show fire warmnius in the western part of the 1cuntry. That the present war is very de- pendent upon the wood supply is illus- trated by a chart in the wood products exhibit. Several tables are filled with the manufactured wood products. R. M. CARSON SPEAKS AT U. OF MINNESOTA Michigan Orator Competes in North- ern Orati al League To- night MIJNIIIUb HLAE MAY BE APPOINTED Wilson Likely to Choose Minister Control Affairs in United States to Campus £dln Day Is May 1i Officers for Union aid University Councils and Boards to Be Chosen Michigan's third annual all-campus election day is scheduled for May 11. At this time officers will be elected for the Michigan Union, the Athletic association, the Student council, the board in control of student publicati- women's judiciary council. Balloting cations, and, in all probability, for the will take place in the center of the campus instead of in University hall, as formerly. Nominations are to be announced in the near future. CONFERENCE OF GOVERNORS DISCUSSES ORGANIZAT1ON PLAIN Coffman D escribes America's Problem as One of "Big Business" War Washington, May 3.-Intimation that President Wilson may appoint a "minister of munitions" or at least one in embryo was made today before the defense conference of governors here A loree! vys tic by Walter F. Gifford, director of coun- cil of national defense. Sitting with the defense council, representatives of 48 sovereign states heard the announcement, and were told that success of the country's arms depended upon their aid. Plans Urged for Co-operation 1 Each state was urged to organize as follows: A state council of defense for direct co-operation with the na- tional council, and for interstate co- operation, state committees of finance,' publicity, medicine, and sanitation, food supply and conservation, indus- trial survey to sound out industrial capacity and resources, survey to find men for army, labor and military af- fairs, and to co-operate with the war' department in raising the great draft army, and local councils of defense in municipalties to co-operate with the state councils. Problem One of "Big Business" America's war as a gigantic problem of "big business" was discussed by Hloward E. Coffman, chairman of the munitions board of the national coun- cil. "We are undertaking the biggest business and industrial organization job ever attempted in the history of the world," said Coffman. "We have before us three great trade problems to facilitate the flow of raw material and manufactured products to our allies, the needs of our own great building program, and to supply these needs with the least possible disturbance of the industrial and com- inercial activities of our country. In regard to this last, it is of the very first importance that the country con- tinue its ordinary business undis- turbed. Practically evey concern could turn over to the government' from 25 to 50 per cent of its output and still run its independent business successfully. Moreover the need of war must be met from profits and not from diminishment of capital." Carav-Appears Ann Arbor's calm and placid thor- oughfares will be desecrated by some- thing other than weary and brain- fagged students this afternoon. For be it known that nine meek and faltering sophomores will defile the trails among the burning sands un- der the careful guidance of those who dwell along the banks of the far-dis- tant Nile, and who have tortuously counted every single solitary stone in the mighty pyramids. Sphinx initiates today and the bat- tle cry of the Egyptians will be the only classical music that the day shall promise for these nine members of the sophomore class. The mystic caravan is gathering. Aloree! ORLAND A. MILLER DIES -JROM POISON IVNE VUBGE ULD STORAGE CONCERNS BE ClODMNED SENATE IN MOOD TO LEGISLATE AND CURB SUPPLY SPECULATION PLANTS DESTROY FOOD TO KEEP PRICES UP Senator Reed Opposes Drastic Plans Proposed by Stone and Borth By Robert J. Bender . (United Press Staff Correspondent.) Washington, May 3.-Charging that cold storage concerns in the United States are actually destroying food in their plants, and on farms in order to keep up prices, Senator Stone of \issouri today suggested that the gov- ernment commandeer these plants during the war on place them under supervision. Stone's revelation came during a wide ranged discussion of the embargo provision of the adminis- tration's espionage bill. Destroy Food in Storage and Fields "I am reliably informed, so reliab- ly that I believe it is actually true," Stone said, that cold storage managers not only take food out of their own plants and destroy it in order to keep up prices, but go out into the coun- try and buy food in fields and gardens, and then allow it to rot on the ground. Should it not be a crime for these and other buyers to destroy healthful foods of any kind before they had been prop- erly inspected and condemned?" Seiate in Mood to Legislate Taken with Senator Borah's strong denunciation of the packing interests it is now obvious that the senate is in the snood to take the most drastic ac- tion in the history of the country to curb speculation in food stuffs. That bills will be introduced empowering the government to commandeer pack- ing and cold ztorage plants during the 7ar appeared certain today. , Reed Opposes Drastic Plan The food situation is paramount in the minds of the senate now. It ran intermittently through the entire de- bate today. Reed of Missouri took ex- ception to the drastic plans proposed by Stone and Borah. "The question to solve is not higprices or low prices or losses," he said, "but the question of production and how to de- liver the products." WILL STOP STRIKES Government to Intervene in All Food Riots . l'oroner Says Student Committed cide, But No Cause Is Known Suil- Orland A. Miller, dent special, was 'ound dead, fully clothed, lying on the bed in his room at 506 East Ann street by his landlord, Mr. C. C. Hadley, at 8 o'clock yesterday morn- ing. Death resulted from poison taken with suicidal intent, Coroner Burch- field said after an autopsy had been held by Dr. A. S. Warthin at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. An inquest will not be held. Mr. Hadley's suspicion was aroused by the fact that Miller drove his car into the back yard Wednesday after- noon and asked to leave it there for a few minutes, but left it there througn- out the night. Mr. Hadley was on his way to the attic when he noticed Mil- ler lying clothed on the bed, and he immediately entered the room and tried to arouse Miller but found him Ralph M. Carson, '17, will delivgr his oration, "The Scholar and the So-I cialist," in Minneapolis tonight in the annual contest held in the North- ern Oratorical league. He will compete with orators from Minnesota, North- western, Oberlin, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa. The Northern Oratorical league was founded in 1890 and competitions have been held annually. *Since the firstj year, Michigan has won nine firsts. Last year Nathan E. Pinney, '16, rep- resented the University and was given third place. Prizes of $100 and $50 are awarded to the winners of first and second places, the money being donated by the Hon. Frank O. Bowden of Chicago, now governor of Illinois. 551 DEAD IN BLASTS German Powder Factory Explosions in Two Towns Reported Enforce Sunday "Blue Laws" In Iowa Des Moines, Ia., May 3.-Enforce- ment of the Sunday "blue laws" throughout Iowa will commence with- in the next ten days and all Sunday amusements will be closed, according to an announcement made today by At- torney General Havner. * * . * * * * * * * * * * * * * *. * * * * * * TAKE DRILLEI2,T £1CUJEE ON FERRY ILl) TtDAY Dne to the inclement weather last Tuesday, the picture of laci vs companies on the cam- pus which are drilling was not tfken. If the weather this aft- ernoon is fovorable this picture will be taken at 4:10 o'clock on Ferry field.. Commanders are asked to aid in getting their units on the field in time. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Committee toSelect Opera Scenario A committee to review and select material for the scenario of the 1918 Michigan Union opera was appointed yesterday, the members of which are Prof. Morris P. Tilley, chairman; Ly- man Bryson, '10, and Francis M. Ba- con, '02. KISSES FALL RIGHT AND LEFT IN hOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington, May 3.-ft was the osculaters day in the house of repre- sentatives today. It all started when former Premier Viviani of the French mission gallantly bent over to giss the hand of Miss Rankin, congresswoman from Montana. So did Admiral Chocheprat, immediately following Viviani. Marshal Joffre did not, but a moment later succumbed and im- planted a moustached kiss on the brow of the daughter of Representative Campbell of Kansas. Viviani at his side then showered kisses on the chil- dren of members presented to him. Basle, Switzerland, May 3.-The powder factory at Furth, Germany, ex- ploded, killing 521 persons, and a similar explosion at Proisdorrs killed 30, according to reports received byt wireless today. . SUPPLIES FOR FRENCH ARE SENT BY LOCAL RED CROSS Owing to the generous response of the Ann Arbor people, the Red Cross society recently has been able to send to France six large boxes of new and second hand clothing and hospital sup- plies. Several thousand surgical dressings are ready for use when ask- ed for use when asked for by the Red Cross. All contributions of old clothing and shoes may be be sent to the local Red Cross rooms on Huron street. Few Tickets Remain for Union Dance A few tickets still may be obtained for the Michigan Union dance tomor- row night. Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard K. Holland will chaperon the dance this week. Those serving on the commit- tee are: William K. Niemann, '17, chairman; G. W. Holcomb, '18E, F. B. Smith, '19, and D. M. Springer, '19E.. Ohio Plants Vegetables to Cut Prices Columbus, O., May. 3.-In order to prevent board fr m soaring to pro- hibitive prices next winter, the Ohio Union has arranged for tracts of ground upon' which will be grown all vegetaoles for use in the Uaon kitchen next winter. dead. Officers Armbruster and Walker, who responded to Mr. Hadley's callj to the Ann Arbor police station, were unable to find any trace of an exterior cause of death, and summoned Cor- oner Burchfield. Extensive search of the room and belongings of Miller failed to reveal any cause for suicide. The body was removed to a local uneertaking estab- lishment and the parents, who reside at Detroit, were notified. They ar- rived yesterday afternoon. WOMEN ENTER PROMISING FIELD AS FARM WORKERS New York City, May 3.-Columbia women are volunteering for agricul- tual service. The first call for agri- cultural recruits was answered by 40 women yesterday afternoon. Prof. 0. S. Morgan, under whose di- rection the enrollment is being con- ducted, stated that woman has a fu- ture as a farm operator, a farm man ager, and a co-worker with farm men. Home economics . can be applied to' gardening, canning, and practical farm problems. There are at present places for trained women to earn salaries of from $1,500 to $3,000 working with depart- ment of agriculture. jfexico Will Not Embarras U. S. in War Washington, May 3.-Luis Cabera, Gen. Carranza's minister of finance, in a letter to Secretary Lane, pledges, not only Mexico's neutrality but its in- tention to do nothing to embarrass the United States in the war with Ger- many. Sub Chasers Built at Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wis., May 3.-A number of submarine chasers are to be ,built at Milwaukee and other lake ports where are located plants of the Great Lakes Boat Building corporation, it was made known today following a conference of government officials with officers of the boat building con- cern. Chicago, May 3.-The government will intervene in all food strikes af- fecting the public, it was officially an- nounced today by Charles Clyne, United States district attorney. As in the bakers' strike, pressure will be brought to bear, and if necessary plants or factories will b* taken over and operated by the government rather than allow shut downs because of la- bor disputes. Conforming to the new policy Hin- ton Clabaugh, special investigator, to- day summoned labor representatives and officials of the Albaugh-Dover company, manufacturers of tractor gears, to his office to bring about an adjustment of differences between striking employees and employers. SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT URGED THROUGH WAR ARGUMENT Washington, May 3.-Arrangements l ave been made for a committee of suf- frage and political leaders to see Pres- ident Wilson May 14, to urge immedi- ate submission of a suffrage amend- ment to the states. They will argue that the war for liberty and democracy cannot be carried on wholeheartedly until women have been given equal political rights with men.