WEATHEF AND WARMER TODAY '(L- , w 11kiAan tttt UNITED PRESS DAY AND NIGHT WIRE SEBICE r.,._,_._.... VOL. XXVII. No. 161. ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1917. PRICE FIVE C3 "MICHI'GAN'SFIRST CORPS TO SERVE IN FRANCE CHOSEN AMBULANCE UNIT TO SAIL FROM NEW YORK ON JUNE 16 25 SIGNED UP FOR SIX MONTHS' SERVICE Campaign for Rest of $10,000 to Be Carried on This 'Week Michigan's first university unit to enter the American ambulance field service in France has been selected. The following 25 men will comprise the unit: F. J. Thieme, 'SE, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; J. V. Campbell, '18, Ann Arbor; A. R. Thompson, grad., Rensselaer, Ind.; G. A. Wilt, Franklin, Pa.; C. 0. Wilson, '20E, Muskegon; R. W. Starrett, '20E, Mt. Clair, N. J.; J. E. Chenot, '19L, Detroit; H. D. Wood, '19, Adrian; G W. Osgood, '20, Adrian; G. R. Larwill, '20, Adrian; K. C. Wesely, '17, Adrian; T. F. McAllister, '18, Grand Rapids; A. D. Rathbone, '19, Grand Rapids; T. H. Long, Bryan, 0.; G. W. Lovell, ' 8, Crowly, La.; W. P. Loer, New- castle, Ind.; H. R Day, '20E, Chicago, Ill.; H. N. Braad, '19E, Toledo, O.; L. S. Thompso, '18, Toledo, 0.; E. D. Slater,,'17, Chicago, Ill.; R. D. Lamond, '17, Chicago, Ill.; R. W. Phelps, '20E, Cleveland, Q.; L. J. Bulkey, '17, De- troit; H. K. Lane, '17L, Ann. Arbor, and M. F. Smallpage, '18, Eagle Grove, Ia. The unit will sail for Bordeaux, France, from New York City on a French line steamer June 16, and has enlisted for six months' service in France. The unit is independent of the United States ambulance service and the Red Cross, and will pay its own expenses. Of the $10,000 fund which is being raised for this purpose, $2,000 has already been 'subscribed. Grand Rapids alumni of the University have subscribed $1,000 and Ann Ar- bor $400. The campaign for the rest of the $10,000 will start in Detroit and other cities before the end of the week. Sixty men have applied on a separate list for service in a Michigan ambu- lance unit, and it is highly probable that some of these men will be formed into another division to sail for France some time in July. hOUSE AND SENATE CONFEREES AGREE ON PAY INCREASE Washington, May 16.-The house and senate conferees reached their third agreement late today when the senate yielded to the house demand for increased pay for soldiers. The bill once more goes back to the house and the senate for final approval. The measure now increases the pay of all men enlisted during the war $15 a month over pay in peace time. The increase applies also to enlisted men of the national guard called or drafted into federal service. Dr. D. D. Van Slyke Speaks Tonight Dr. D. D. Van Slyke of the Rockefel- ler institute for medical research, will lecture on "Certain Phases of Protein Chemistry," at 8 o'clock tonight in the Chemistry building amphitheater. Th -lecture is under the auspices of the University of Michigan section of the American Chemical society. The pub- lis is invited. Loan to Russia Livens Markets New York, May 16.-The announce- ment that the government had loaned Russia $10,000,000 caused a rush of buying orders in the stock market this afternoon. The action was inferred to mean that fear of Russia's deflec- tion had been dispelled. Dr. C. C. Huber Speaks in Minneapolis Minneapolis, Minn., May 16.-Dr. C. Carl Huber of the University of Michi- gan delivered the annual address be- fore Alpha Omega Alpha, honorary medical fraternity, Friday evening. Dr. Huber's subject was "The Embrology Cosmopolitan Club ianquets Tonight Speeches, toasts, and music will constitute the program of the Cosmo- politan club's annual banquet, which is to be held at 6:30 o'clock this even- ing in the Congregational church. Dr. J. E. Conner, former United States council at Petrograd, will be the principal speaker. President Harry B. Hutchins, Prof. R. M. Wenley, Prof. H. E. Riggs, Anna M. Lloyd, '18, and H. G. King, '18, will speak. Carlos A. Zanelli, '17E, will render a vocal selection. Tickets may be obtained at the door. Proving Herein Three 's a Croivd Sophs, Fresh, and Sorority Don't Mix Well; Police Add to Evening Freshmen, sophomores, and soror- ities as a group never did mix. They don't today. And they didn't last night. The Freshman Glee club had reached a newly erected sorority house in its anneal serenading tour last evening. The second year class was out in force after the 1920 pep gathering. The fresh pot hunters neared the South University corner. Gallant warblers were warbling at the house, situat d on Washtenaw avenue. The sorol ity was entertaining. Fully 150 sophs took a sudden lik- ing to the sight and broke ranks. Fif- teen freshmen retreated not according to military science as temporary guests of the sorority. Student councilmen, rushed to the rescue, but proved ineffective as peace- makers. Police were called. Guardians of the city's peace en&'ed the evening formally and otherwise by conducting the tenors and basses through the lines in automobiles. M;mbrs of the sorority are allow- ing the dust to accumulate as thickly as it cares to on the "welcome" mat this morning. This same dust, in- creased ,with the passage of time, will probably be undisturbed for some days. DRUIDS INITIATE NINE JUNIOR LITS YEARINGS HOLD SPIRITED MEETING Rules of Spring Games Explained to Freshmen; Pushball Battle Postponed MORE SOPHOMORES NEEDED FOR TUG-OF-WAR BATTLE Second Year Men to Assemble To- night; Carroll, Mack, and Ses- sions to Speak The men of 1920, though few in number, last night furnished one of the most spirited pep sessions in re- cent years. Meeting in the west physics hall the freshmen heard the rules for the spring contests explained and learned how different contests were conducted in past years. Responding with great enthusiasm to the talks of R. W. Col- lins, '17E, and James Schermerhorn Jr., '18, the first year men made the hall resound with their cheers. Grant Cook, '17L, was in charge of the meet- ing. H. A. Taylor, '17E, explained the rules for the contests. The Freshmen Glee club was on hand and. sang for their classmates. When the affair was over the fresh- men formed in columns of four and marched through University hall over to State street and from there down town. Here a battle of eggs was waged with some unknown forces and the yearlings retired to State street where they vied with a crowd of sopho- mores in yelling. The time for the pushball contest and relay races has been changed to Saturday afternoon. The classes will meet on the campus at 2 o'clock. Unless more freshmen and sopho- mores try out for the relays and more sophomores weigh-in for the tug-of- war these contests will have to be called off this year, according to a, statement made 'by H. A. Taylor, '17E,. in charge of the spring games, last night. Final try-outs for the relays will be held from 1 to 5:30 o'clock; today in Waterman gymnasium. Final weighing in for tug-of-war will be from 1 to 3 o'clock this afternoon in Water- man gymnasium. Both classes will meet on the cam- pus at 3:40 o'clock Friday afternoon. All contestants in the tug-of-war must wear tennis shoes, and gloves are ad- visable. No digging o holes for brac- ing will'be allowed in this contest. The sophomores will hold a pep meeting at 7 o'clock tonight in the west physics hall. The speakers will be H. L. Carroll, '17E, E. E. Mack, '17E,9 and D. W. Sessions, '17L.4 The names of the contestants in allj of the games will be printed in The Daily tomorrow morning. UNIQUE STUNTS AT JAMBOREE; FLANNELS A PREREQUISITE ANNOUNCEMENTS CONCERNING SPRING GAMES BY DEANS AND COUNCILMEN On account of the freshman-sophomore tug-of-war contests to be held Friday afternoon, May 18 freshmen and sophomores in the Col- lege of Literature, Science, and the Arts and in the College of En- gineering may be excused in advance by their instructors from the 3 and 4 o'clock classes on that date. JOHN R. EFFINGER, M. E. .COOLEY. Sophomores will meet at 7 o'clock tonight on West Physics hall for pep meeting. Thirty sophomores are needed for relays and 35 for tug-of-war. Final tryouts for relays from 1 to 5:30 o'clock today in Waterman gymnasium and final weighing in for tug-of-war from 1 to 3 o'clock at same place. Financial Aid Given to Government and Aid of Alles Bolster U Cause RUSSiA TO 'SPEND IN UNTE TA TI NEW REPUBLIC TO SPEND MON UNDER SUPERVISION OF TREASURY WILL SCORN OFFERS OF SEPARATE PEA( FARM LABORER TAKES OWN LIFE AT YM.D.A HAROLD HADDOCK OF HAMBURG, MICH., FOUND DEAD YES- TERDAY MORNING Harold Haddock, '18 years old, of Hamburg, Mich., took his own life early yesterday morning at the city Y. M. C. A. by firing a 32-caliber bul- let through his right temple. He was found in his room at 4 o'clock yes- terday afternoon. He left no papers or message which might lead to a clue. Haddock came to the Y. M. C. A. two months ago in quest of employ- ment, and it is believed that since that time he has been engaged on the Underdown farms on the Huron river. Tuesday he returned to the Y. M. C. A., renting a room for the use of the night. No one saw him after he left for his room. Haddock was found siting in a rocking chair, his right hand holding a 32-caliber hammerless revolver, and his left hand gripping the arm of the chair tightly. The bullet entered a little above the right temple, com- ing out near the top of the head. It is believed he comnfitted the act early in the morning, for the ropmers who were about late in the night did not hear the report of the revolver. The body was taken to the Dieterle undertaking rooms where the coroner's inquest was held. Two letters in Mr. Haddock's pocket from his brother in Howell did not throw any light on his identity. A considerable sum of mon- ey on the victim indicated that the fatal attempt on life was not due to financial difficulties. His suitcase con- tained nothing besides a box of cart- ridges. The parents will come to Ann Ar- bor for the body this morning. COUNTER-OFFENSIVES OF GERANSWEAKEN BRITIS H TAKE INITIATIVE; HEAVY FIGHTING CONTINUES ON FRONTS London, May 16.-Germany's counter offensive attack which started yes- terday with repeated attempts against French and British fronts has appar- ently worn itself out today in vain beating against the allies' positions. The British in turn took the initia- tive and progressed around Bullecourt and north of the river. Heavy fight- ing continues. On the French front the official statement indicated that the enemy counter offensive was consigned to a single major action around Lassaux, which was repelled by the French. The Berlin statement on the other hand, claims capture of a -section of French trenches east of Lanszille. ITALIANS ADVANCE Forces Gain Steadily Over Front of 30 Miles TDome, May 16.-Italy's great of- fensive is gaining ground. Over a front of nearly 30 miles the Italian guns are roaring, while the infantry is steadily advancing. Official state- ment today indicated that the Aus- trians are resisting the Italian ad- vance, the fighting becoming more in- tense. "I have seen a new world, a new war, and a new Italy," declared Rudyard Kipling, who came from the front today. He said that the heavy artillery was particularly effective against the enemy. F. F. McKINNEY, '16L, VISITS ANN ARBOR ON FURLOUGH F. F. McKinney, '16L, managing ed- tor of The-Daily last year, was in Ann Arbor yesterday. After holding the position of city ed- itor on the Poughkeepsie Evening En- terprise for a year he joined the navy Washington, May 16.-Every ceni the, $100,000,000 loaned today to R sia by the United States must be sp in this country, it was learned tod Russia agreed to this conditiona to the provision that the money mi be spent under the supervision of treasury department. The United States was further sured that if the hundred million d lar loan were made Russia's contin tion in the war on the side of the all would be certain and that the 14 was made contingent on her reject all German offers of a separate pea Today's loan marks_ the formalc try ofRussia as a participant in $3,000,000,000 credit to be placed the disposal of the allies. While R sia's request for a loan had been fore treasury officials for some tin there was little indication that a 14 would be granted so soon. Signing the loan brings the total of Americ war loans to allies up to $625,000,( The Root mission, now ready to part for Petrograd, will have much say in the spending of the Americ loan to the Russian government. large part of the money will undou edly be spent for railroad supplies the United States. It is the general opinion also tb the-decided unrest in Russia at pr ent was partly influential in causi the sudden decision to lend immedi financial aid in an attempt to bols up the provisional government. U. S. WARSHIPS IN EUROPE AN WATER Senior Lit Honorary Society A nnual Spring Election Holds First American Vessels Territory to Allies Arrive in Aid Nine junior lits were shown into the mysteries of the Druids, senior lit honorary organization, last night around the Druid rock. The aw- enydds are as follows : C. C. An- drews. Allen Shoenfield, B. A. Swaney, C. W. Neumann, James Schermerhorn Jr., C. F. Boos, J. B. Reid, R. C. Patterson, and C. P. Emery. A banquet at the Union followed the initiation ceremonies. Conrad Church acted as toastmastr, calling for speeches frointhe following; W. A. Niemann, '17, Prof. Arthur R. Cross, Allen Shoenfield, '18, and Dean John. R. Effinger. URGES RECONSIDERATION OF GERMANY'S PEACE PROPOSAL London, May 16.-Impassioned plea that England reconsider the terms of the January note rejecting Germany's peace offer was made in the house of commons today by Phillip Snowden, radical socialist and peace advocate. He declared that "one country of the entente was now on the verge of revo- lution," and that socialists of all belligerent nations are unanimously for peace along lines of policy urged by the new Russian regime. Snowden asserted that President Wilson had not joined the compact of" allies because of the January note. Lord Robert Cecil, acting foreign min- ister in the absence of R. J. Balfour, interrupted at this juncture to declare that the question of America entering formally into alliance with England had never been raised. E. R. Sylvester Injured in New York E. R. Sylvester, a former Michigan student, now studying law at Colum- bia university, was struck by a sub- way train in New York recently and painfully injured. According to reports received here he has- been taken to a Several semi-military features will be introduced at the Junior Jamboree,' according to the committeemen in charge of the affair, although they refused to reveal their exact nature. American flags will be a predominat- ing feature in the decorations, and patriotic airs will figure largely in the program of dances.j As announced, flannels and spring apparel will be a prerequisite to par- ticipation in the revelry, the party be- ing the formal introduction of the jun- ior class into seniordom. Tickets, selling at $1.50 will go on sale at the Union tomorrow at 2 o'clock. SENATE ATTACKS NATIONAL DEFENSE COUNCIL POWERS Washington, May 16.-Attacks on the council of national' defense and the administration program of giving .dic- tatorial powers to that body featured a long debate by the senate today. Although the bill under discussion was the urgent deficiency bill, the discussion took a wide range. It de- veloped considerable opposition to fix- ing powers during the war, and to un- limited government control. Much of the opposition to the national defense council was fired from the Democratic side. Prof. R. W. Hegner to Speak Tonight Prof. R. W. Hegner will describe the methods of photograping with an illus- trated lecture at a meeting of the Bird club at 7:30 o'clock tonight in room 355 of the Natural Science building. RESERVES PAID OFF To Drill in Whaleboat on River in the Future Sixty naval reserves lined up in as a yoeman. At present he is on a front of Waterman gymnasium yester- 10 days' furlough after which he. ex- pects to be assigned to duty on a bat- day afternoon to draw their first gov- tue ship.a ernment pay. They received $15 apiece, the emolument for six weeks pay for SOUTH AMERICAN CLUB MEETS; quarters, which was paid at the rate TO BANQUET ON MAY 25 of $2.50 per week. This. sum, which amounts to $2.460, R. E. Merino, '17E, and L. J. Guer- was secured from the appropriation rero, '19E, were the principal speak- given by the state to the navy for next ers at a meeting of the South Ameri- year and granted through the efforts can union Tuesday night. A banquet London, May 16.-An American toi pedo boat destroyer floatilla is no' "at the front" in the waters, the Bri' ish officials announced today. T: United States destroyer flotilla has ax rived to co-operate with our navi forces, the statement declared. .Rear Admiral -Simms, U. S. N., wi command all American naval force in the waters. The American destroy ers arrived at Queenstown yesterday "The service the United States ves sels are rendering the allies is c greatest value and is deeply apprec ated," was the statement of a pron inent British official. Government Confirms Statement Washington, May 16.-Confirmatic of British admirals' statement, tellin of the arrival of American warships i Europe,- was given here officially th: afternoon. The vessels sent abroa are destroyers which will co-operal with the allies in naval work. Th names of members of the destroyei are withheld. The vessels are th first American ships to take active pai in the war. DR. RITTE, SWISS MINISTER, TRANSFERRED TO THE HAGU Washington, May 16.-Dr. Paul Rit ter, Swiss minister to the Unite States, announced his tranfer to Th Hague today. He will leave for hi new post as soon as his successor, a yet unnamed, arrives, presumably i June. Marked displeasure was evidence by the United States governemnt ove some of Ritter's propaganda work fo Germany, instituted immediately afte Ambassador Bernstorff left, and was considered likely today that th Swiss government had taken cogni: ance of this fact in transferring hin of Regent J. E. Beal, Prof. J. R. Allen, and Lieut. J. R. Hayden. The naval reserves have a whaleboat on the river, and rowing practice will start at once. The boat, which came from Saginaw, was sent to Ann Ar- bor after the removal of the division from that city. EDITORIAL CONTEST DECISION TO BE ANNOUNCED NEXT WEEK Announcement of the winning ed- itorial of the contest conducted by Pi Delta Epsilon, upperclass honorary journalistic fraternity, will be made on Tuesday of next week. The manuscripts submitted will be judged by Professors J. Raleigh Nel- son, M. P. Tilley, and Mr. Lyman L. Bryson of the rhetoric .department. The winning editorial will receive' a prize of $10. will be given for the members of the union on May 25, celebrating the an- niversary of the Argentine republic. The last meeting of the organiza- tion will be held June 1. FRENCH CONVERSATION CLASS ENROLLMENT EXCEEDS LIMIT Professor Moritz Levi will not ac- cept any more applications for en- rollment in his conversational French class. There are 30 members in the class at present and this number is as large a number as can be handled acceptably. To Hold First Senior Sing Friday The first senior sing .of the year will be held at 7 o'clock Friday night at the campus band stand. All seniors should appear in caps and gowns. The band will be present. 1 hospital and is recovering rapidly.