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XXVII. No. 159.
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, TUESDAY, MAY 15, 1917.
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PRICE FIVE C1
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SENATORS PASSi
ESPOAEBILL
f1egory Plan Approved After Objec-
tionable Features Are
Removed
REJECT EMBARGO SECTION
PROPOSED BY LAFOLLETTE
Overwhelming Defeat Administered
Censorship Clause; Name f
Conferees
Washington, May 14.-By a vote of
77 to 6 the senate late today passed
the Gregory espionage bi and sent
it to conference. Senator- Overman,
Fletcher, and Nelson were ,named as
conferees.
No Embargo to Coerce NeutralsE
Before voting on the whole bill the
senate, by a vote of 65 to 9 rejected
an amendment offered by Senator La-
Follette to the embargo section of the
bill, which would limit the president'sf
power of establishing an embargo to
neutral nations and prevent him from
using such embargoes to coerce neu-
trals into the war.
Following close upon the heels of
this vote came the reversing of the
action taken Saturday on the Cum-
mins prohibition amendment. The
amendment was defeated by a vote ofI
47 to 37.
Defeat Censorship Clause
Overwhelming defeat was admin-
istered late in the day to the admin-
istration's efforts to restore a censor-
ship clause in the bill. The vote was
48 to 34. By a vote of 49 to 24, the
senate also rejected an amendment
which would close down boards of
trade, chambers of commerce, stock
exchanges or other things "engaged
in or permitting speculation in food
products."
GIVE CREDITS TO 35
Majority of Students Passed by Com-
mittee to do Farm Work
Thirty-five students were passed by
the military training and service com-
mittee which met yesterday afternoon.
Of this number, two intend to work in
munition plants and the rest, with one
or two exceptions, intend to work on
farms.
Another meeting of the committee
will be held this week.
BANDITS ROB BANK; KILL
THREE PERSONS IN GUN FIGHT
Pittsburg, May 14.-Three persons
were killed and several seriously
wounded today in a serious gun fight
that accompanied the robbery of the
First National bank of Castle Shannon,
a suburb.
The dead include D. H. McLain,
cashier of the bank, and Shrank Erbe,
his assistant. The third victim was
one of the bandits, unidentified.
The robber was slain in a running
fight with a posse at Bridgeville an
hour after the hold-up. Two money
hags, each containing $5,000, were
taken from the bank. One was re-
covered.
HENLEY HILL, '19L, HEADS
CERCLE FOR COMING YEAR
Henley Hill, '19L, was unanimously
elected president of the Cercle
Francais for the coming year at a
meeting of the Cercle held last night
in the society's rooms.
The other officers chosen were as
follows: Vice-president, Dorothy
Gruss, '19; secretary, Marion H.
Sharpe, '19, and treasurer, Jacob M.
Braude, '18.
P. 0. DAVIS, '18E, ELECTED
J.ARCHITECT COUNCILMAN
Paul 0. Davis, ISE, has been elect-
ed student councilman from the jun-
ior architect class for the coming
,year.
I8 STUDENTS ENROLL
IN NEW FRENCH CORSE
PROF. MORITZ LEVI WILL GIVE
PRACTICAL DRILLS IN
-,LANGUAGE
Eighteen students appeared last
night and enrolled in the class in con-
versational French which Prof. Moritz
Levi has volunteered to teach free of,
charge. The aim of the course is to
give to those students who expect to
go to France for service the funda-
mentals and some practical conversa-
tional terms in the French language.
The work as outlined at present
will consist of four divisions as fol-;
lows: First, a great amount of drill;
on pronunciation; second, verb forms
and conjugation; third, drill in the use
of numerals, both cardinals and
ordinals; and, fourth, practical terms,
which will be of use to the individuali
as soon as he reaches France. This
last division will include near the
latter pait of the course many mili-
tary and hospital terms. The class
work will for the first lessons be car-
ried on by conversation and later some
book may be used.
Professor Levi desires very much
to keep the number in this class be-
low 20, but said he would not exclude
anyone who really wanted to take the
work. A knowledge of elementary
French is not required of those who
take this course, although it is greatly
desired.
The next meeting of the class will
be at .8 o'clock tonight in room 200
south wing, University hall.
Marine League
Gets College Aid
New York University Starts Movement
to Inform Public of Ship-
ping Conditions
New York, May 14.-The student
council of New York School university
has instituted a movement to inter-
est college men in an Intercollegiate
Marine league, a subdivision of the
National Marine league movement
which has been started.
The prpose of this organization is
to inform the public of the critical
condition of our shipping facilities.
Due to the lack of ships, American
exporters have suffered severe losses
of business and have been forced to
pay exhorbitant freight rates on their
oversea traffic. The factor which will
stabilize these conditions is the estab-
lishment of a merchant marine.
The only way to do this, according
to the opinion of the councilmen, is
to repeal the obsolete restrictive leg-
islation and substitute friendly laws.
This cannot be accomplished without
the development of public opinion and
it is in the formation of this opinion
that a college man can render the
United States a truly patriotic serv-
ice because "the centers of learning
must be the weel-springs of correct
opinion."
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
SUSPENDED AT MINNESOTA
List Of Captured
Increases Hourly
French and British Troops Take 49,-
579 Prisoners in Less Than
One Month
By Henry Wood
(United Press Staff Correspondent.)
With the French Armies in the Field,
May 14.-Between April 19 and May 12
the French and British troops in the
great allied defenses captured a total
of 49,579 prisoners. Included in this
number were 976 officers. This vast
number of prisoners is being added to
hourly.
Other captives comprised 444 heavy
and field cannon, 934 machine guns,
and 386 trench cannon. Daily reports
show an increase in the amount of
guns captured.
The French troops carried German
lines all day and seized ,prisonerA, so
that they could ascertain from the
stories told by the German soldiers
approximately how many troops are
now disposed against them.
UNION OPERA MEN
TO HOLD DINNER
Cast, Chorus,
hers Will.
and Committee Mem.,
Banquet at Union
Tonight
Members of the cast, chorus, and
committees of the Michigan Union
Opera, "Fools' Paradise," will banquet
at 6 o'clock tonight at the Union.
E. E. Pardee., '17, writer of the opera,
will act as toastmaster, and Prof. Wil-
liam A. Frayer and Glenn M. Coulter,
'18L, will speak.
JAMBOREE TICKET
SALE OPENS FRIDAY
Limit Attendance to 100 Couples;
Flannels and Spring Apparel
in Order
Tickets for the Junior Jamboree to
be held on May 29, will go on sale
Friday at 2 o'clock at the Union. The
attendance is to be limited to 100
couples, and tickets will be sold to
junior lits only, the price being $1.50.
Flannels and spring apparel will be
in order for the affair. Chaperons will
be announced later.
GIRLS' GLEE CLUB HAVE
ANNUAL SERENADE TONIGHT
Going from house to house in auto-
mobiles, the Girls' Glee club will sing
at every sorority house and dormitory
in their annual serenade tonight. The
club is scheduled to meet at 7 o'clock
at Newberry residence and the even-
ing will close with a party at the
home of Katherine Kilpatrick, '19,
1309 Washtenaw avenue. Abqut 40
girls will make the trip.
SUPPLY COMRLER
VIRTUALLY DICTATOR
SENATOR GORE INTRODUES BILL
TO GIVE WILSON POWER
OF APPOINTMENT
Washington, May 14.-President
Wilson is. empowered to appoint a
comptroller general of supplies who
shall retain office during the period
of the war, in a bill introduced today
and recommended immediate passage
by Senator Gore, chairman of the sen-
ate agricultural committee.
The comptroller general of supplies
would receive the same salary as a
member of the cabinet and have broad
powers to administer the duties of his
office. He may confer and operate
with similar representatives of other
governments now making common
war with the United States against
Germany.
Herbert Hoover Likely Candidate
Under his authority will come the
direction of purchase, storage, con-
servation, transportation, distribution,
sale, exchange, and control of foods,
seeds, fuels, and similar necessities
essential to the conduct of the war
The office embraces all the likeness of
a food dictator, and it is deemed likely
that if the bill passes Herbert Hoover,
head of the Belgium relief commission
will be the man selected by the presi-
dent.
Food Situation In
Colleges Serious
Many of Eastern Institutions Run
Dining Rooms at F-
nancial Loss
Ithaca, N. Y., May 14.-The food
situation in the eastern colleges is be-
coming serious, according to the be-
lief of Miss Mabel Little, director of
the dining halls at Cornell, who has'
just returned from a study of condi-
tions prevailing in the dining rooms
of colleges and universities through-
out the East.
She found that a financial loss was
to be expected in 14 of the institu-
tions visited. Some of these are rais-
ing their board as much as $50 for'
next year in order to prevent another
deficit. Princeton has raised its
board 50 cents on the week for the
present semester.
Economy is being practiced in a'
greater degree than ever before. The
variety of food is being cut down, and
fats and bones from the soup kettle
and other such articles that were
formerly thrown away are being util-
ized. Most all of the dining rooms
have cut down on the amount of pota-
toes, and are serving rice, hominy,
and macaroni instead.
HOLD FROLIC JUNE 1
Wright's Saxophone Orchestra to Fur-
ish Music for Informal Dance
The freshman lits will hold their
annual Fresh Frolic from 9 to 2 o'clock
Friday evening, June 1, at the Armory.
Wright's saxophone orchestra will
provide the music and elaborate prep-
arations are being made to make the
rest of the program harmonize. In-
formal summer flannels will be worn
by members of the class and wearing
of flowers will be prohibited. The
sale of tickets will be announced in
The Daily in a few days.
LEas Fund Aids 23 Needy Students
La wrence, Kan., May 14.-All but
$90 of the $2,852 students' loan fund
has been drawn out by needy studenta
at the University of Kansas this year.
The fund was started five years ago
and with $1,352 to its credit and
through gifts and pledges it has in-
creased to its present size. Twenty-
three loans were made to students this
year, of which 13 are seniors. Every
one who has drawn on the fund is
working his way through school.
Paper Is Used in Making Uniforms
Ames, Ia., May 14.-Paper is being
used in the uniforms of the German
army, according to Prof. Ruth O'Brien
of Iowa State college. Professor
O'Brien stated in a lecture on "Mili-
tary Fabrics" that a piece of cloth
from a German uniform analyzed in
England was found to contain 40 per
cent paper, 40 per cent cotton, and 20
per cent wool.
BENEDICTION AT
SENIOR SERVICES
"Lord God of our fathers,
Thy providence is infinite-uni-
versal. Thou carest for us al-
ways with a view to our eternal
well-being. Thou carest for us
both in this world and in the
other world. If I ascend up into
Heaven, Thou art there; if I
make my bed in hell, behold,
Thou art there. If I take the
wings of the morning, and dwell
in the uttermost parts of the
sea, even there shall Thy hand
lead me, and Thy right hand
shall hold me. And now may
the Lord Jesus Christ be with
you all. Amen."
70 MICHIGAN MEN SIGN
FOR AMBULANCE WORK
TWO MORE STUDENTS NEEDED TO
FILL VACANCIES IN
CORPS
Up to last night more than 70 men
had signed up for the two ambulance
units which the government is recruit-
ing from among the students. Only
two more men are required to. make
up the full quota. As many more can
register as desire and then the final
presonnel will be selected from among
those who are best fitted for the dif-
ferent places.
No definite information has been
received yet regarding the date on
which these units will sail, but it is
the intention of the war department
to send them together with those from
other universities, as soon as they can
be fully organized and equipped.
It is the Milan of the local office to
form these two units entirely out of
university men if possible. All of-
ficers will be chosen from among the
students if enough of sufficient ability
enroll. After these units are organ-
ized they will keep the same organiza-
tion as far as possible and the units
kept together. The government pays
all expenses and will maintain the
units in France where they will in
all probability be sent. The local of-
fice expects that these units will leave
here about the middle of June, but no
definite information regarding this can
be obtained. All men who are ac-
cepted will have to pass a physical
examination. Registering at the Union
now in no way puts the person regis-
tering under obligation to stay in the
units. A regular enlistment in the
medical division of the army will be
held before the units leave here, and
until then any man can withdraw if
he so wishes.
These units are in no way connected
with the volunteer ambulance unit
which is being organized on the cam-
pus, except that they have a common
work. Any man who wishes to try for
a place in one of these organizations
is requested to register at the Union
desk. A meeting of all those who
register will be held sometime later
in the week. At this time the work
will probably be explained and fur-
ther information given out. The ex-
act date of the meeting will be an-
nounced tomorrow or Thursday.
BONAR LAW DISSENTS
Against Plan of Declaring No Inten-
tions of Separate Peace
London, May 14.-Chancellor of the
Exchequer A. Bonar Law refused as-
sent in the house of commons today
to a suggestion that the government
should declare it has no intentions of
making a separate peace with any of
the central powers.
"It depends upon circumstances,"
the chancellor said. "No blow would
be so fatal to Germany as if one of
her allies were detached."
Carranza Orders Embargo on Exports
Dallas, Texas, May 14.-Reports
reaching here from Muedo Lardco,
Mexico, today stated that Mexican
customs agents have received orders
from President Carranza to place an
embargo on all food stuffs and cattle
exports from Mexico.
120 PARADE IN
SENIOR SWING-OUT
Perfect May Weather Prevails When
Procession Forms Block "M"
on Campus
WILFRED SHAW TELLS OF
MEMORIAL SYSTEM AT YALE
President Hutchins Says Citizenship
Not Only a Privilege But
an Obligation
With perfect May weather prevail-
1,200 seniors, garbed inthe traditional
cap and gown, marched in solemn pro-
cession along the legs of the campus
block "M" yesterday afternoon, thus
fulfilling a Michigan custom another
year.
The various classes gathered in
groups on the campus according to
the school they represented shortly
after 4 o'clock. At 4:20 o'clock the
senior lits started the procession into
University hall, followed by the other
senior classes. An orchestra placed
in front of the stage played a march
until all had reached their seats, when
at a given signal from President Harry
B. Hutchins, all were seated.
Emphasizes Need of Secretary
After the invocation by the Rev. L.
A. Barrett and a solo by Robert J.
McCandliss, '18, Wilfred B. Shaw, sec-
retary of the Alumni association,
spoke on the recently originated
"Alumni Memorial Fund." In his talk
Mr. Shaw emphasized the fact that
every class should elect a secretary to
take care of all future class reunions1
and to provide foruthe publishing of
handbooks, and items for the Michigan
Alumnus. In making a plea for each
of the assembled seniors to sign a
pledge card promising to give a speci-
fied amount each year to the alumni
memorial fund, Mr. Shaw told about
the system which has prevailed at Yale
university for many years. By their
scheme,sYale has an annuity of about
$150,000 per annum which may be used
for anything that will be of benefit to
the college.
Following Mr. Shaw's address, Presi-
dent Hutchins spoke to the assembled
seniors. The keynote of the presi-
dent's talk was that all of the as-
sembled seniors were soon to be grad-
uated from their University into the
citizenship of their country.
"Each one must now think and act
independently. Your citizenship is not
only a privilege but an obligation, at
the present time."
Tells of Present Crisis
At the close of his address, the presi-
dent touched on the present crisis
facing the United States and its rela-
tion to the coming graduating class.
After the services, the seniors filed
out in procession in the same order as
they had entered.
MODERN MISSIONARY IDEA
WRONG-REV. W. E. STRONG
That the modern idea of missionaries
in conceiving them as talking among
half-clad savages 4is wrong was the
theme of an address on "Missionaries-
Modern and Mythical,"' delivered by
the Rev. W. E. Strong of Boston, Sun-
day morning in the Congregational
church.
Rev. Strong, who is attending the
Congregational Conference this week
being held at Jackson, described the
work now being done by missionaries
in Armenia, China, and other coun-
tries.
Traveler Reports Three-Liners Sunk
New York, May 14.-=The liners
Worschter, Medina, and Omra, and
several large freighters have been
sunk by mines and submarines and the
loss not announced, according to W.
W. Norton, a Cleveland salesman, who
arrived today from Europe after a
trip around the world.
He declares the Worschter was de-
stroyed by a floating mine and that
the Medina and the Pmra were tor-
pedoed off Plymouth
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* Weighing in for freshman and *
* sophomore tug-of-war, 1 to 3 *
* o'clock today in basement of gym- '
* nasium.
* Relay tryouts, 1 to 3 o'clock on *
* gymnasium track. Tennis shoes *
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S MYEt OF LITTLE
CO.IPANY SPEAKS
TH EATER
1110 MASQUES
Minneapolis, May 14.-Intercollegiate
athletics at the University of Minneso-
ta were suspended indefinitely at the
last meeting of the athletic board in
control.
The Nebraska-Minnesota dual meet
will be held but the Gophers will not
be represented in the conference meet.
Unless the war terminates before next
fall, football will not be played.
Indiana Women Return to the Farm
Bloomington, Ind, May 14.-"Soldier
girls of the soil" is the latest war
novelty of Indiana university. Two
girls were given permission to leave
for their homes to help during the
planting season.
To Organize Submarine Chaser Crew
Iowa City, Ia., May 14.-A subma-
rine chaser crew is being organized
I among students of the University of
'Twa. Twenty men have signed for
the service, and the matter now rests
with the war department.
Wisconsinites to Go to Fort Sheridan
Madison, Wis., May 14.-Forty more
students at the University of Wiscon-
sin have received notice to report at
Fort Sheridan for the intensive train-
Mr. Morris Brown of the Little The-
ater company of Chicago, is to give an
address at S o'clock tonight at the Chi
Omega house, 1027 East University
avenue, before the Masques society. A
short business neting, beginning at
7:-15 o'clock, wili recede the talk, and
new members will be elected at this
time.
Colorado Girls to Assist Farmers
Boulder, Colo., May 14.-Girls at the
University of Colorado are organizing
a "Flying Squadron" for aiding the
farmers this summer. They are com-
bining in groups of 10 in their own
counties, and will go where they are
needed to pick and can the great fruit
crop. Former Governor Ammons is
back of the movement.
Former Gargoyle Editor Enlists
In a private letter received at the
Union from Detroit yesterday, W. A.
P. John, '16, former editor of the
Gargoyle, stated that he had enlisted
in the Red Cross.
Publishes Book of Prof. T. E. Rankin
"The Method and Practice of Ex-
position" by Prof. T. E. Rankin of the
rhetoric faculty has just been pub-
lished by the MacMillan company.
Enlistments Affect Ohio Athletics
Columbus, 0., May 14. - Athletic
teams at Ohio State are feeling a ser-
ious drain because of men leaving the
university for government service.
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Women's Camp Applications *:
Applicants for admission to the *
national service camp for women *
to be held at Barton lake in Sep- *
tember should address a postal *
card to Miss Alice Evans, Barbour *
gymnasium, signifying their in- *
tention. Formal registration will *
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