Ottawa campus, 1909-1910 Ottawa University, Part 1

Author: Ottawa University (Kan.)
Publication date: 1909
Publisher: Ottawa, Kan. : [Students of Ottawa University]
Number of Pages: 598

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GC 978.102 OT8CA, 1909-1910

THE OTTAWA CAMPUS

1909 - 1910

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY

John A. Shields, Ottawa, Kansas.

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The Ottawa Campus

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OLDEST STUDENT PUBLICATION IN KANSAS

1909-10

VOL. XXVI

OTTAWA, KANSAS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1909 NO. 1

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY IS FIRST IN ENDOWMENT

THE COLLEGE CLOSES A SUCCESS- FUL CAMPAIGN FOR $100,000. ADDITIONAL.

With $25,000 Gift, $75,000 from State, Total Productive Fund Is $254,000.

The University now has the larg- est productive endowment of any col- lege or university in Kansas.

The financial campaign, which was inaugurated in 1907, with a promise from the General Education Board of New York, to give $25,000, on condi- tion . the University raise $75,- 000 by _eptember 1, 1908, has almost brought to a successful close. The time limit was finally placed, at the University's request, on September 1, 1909, and on the evening of that date, the sum raised was over $79,000.

The University is now raising a debt of $15,000, most of which was in- curred durir_ the financial campaign. This sum must be raised before the $25,000 becomes available. Of this amount about $8,500 is raised now.

The University, in securing an ad- ditional $100,000 for the endowment, has placed itself at the top of Kansas schools. The total productive endow- ment at present is approximately $254,000. Washburn follows with

$220,000, and Baker has only $75,000.

Among the workers in the cam- paign was E. L. Huckle, who, as finan- cial secretary of the University, shouldered a large part of the respon- sibility. H. G. Fraser W. O. Shank, W. G. Carey, G. W. Cassidy and W. A. Elliott were the other prominent workers. President Price has had general supervision of the campaign.

Some $42,000 has been secured by Baker toward an additional $100,000 endowment, $25,000 of which will be given by Mr. Nicholson, the Iola cem- ent man.

TO CAMPUS READERS.

In this the initial number of the 1909-10 Campus, a word of explana- tion is necessary. The new manage- ment will endeavor, by the help of its friends, to make the paper this year better than last buc will have greater obstacles to overcome. In

the beginning the management is frank to say it will cost $175 -more this year to publish the paper than last. The Ottawa publishing house . says money was lost last year, and other publishing houses in Octawa and elsewhere bid closely together. If the Camp- us remains a sixteen-page three-column paper, as it was last year, it must have the support of the students, alumni and friends. Sub- scribe yourself, ask others to sub- scribe, read the ads, and consisently patronize the business men who are making che Campus possible this year Ottawa University studencs give much business to Ottawa men ---- give it to the public-spirited men, the Campus advertisers.

The po'icy will be to, as near as practicable, give Il the college news, all of the time, in an unpre- judiced way. There is no reason why the Campus should not be as good as last year. Support a'l around means the fullfilling of a pos- s'bility.

The Junior class has reorganized with the election of officers as fol- lows. President, William Nelson; vice president, Laura Wood; secre- tary, Glen Brown; treasurer, Pearl Jenison; member student council, Leslie Haynes.

HEAVY PLAYERS WILL KICK THE PIGSKIN

OTTAWA'S FOOTBALL PROSPECTS ARE BRIGHTER THAN LAST YEAR'S WERE.

Many New Players, Several Old Standbys Here-The Alumni .. Game and Season's Schedule.

The football prospects for Ottawa are exceptionally bright. Probably the heaviest bunch of men in sev -- eral seasons is working out on the gridiron every evening. Several of last year's men have returned among whom are Captain Coe, Alderman, Reynolds, Fred Martin, Hutchins Frink, Bowers, Haynes and Price. Other men who have entered school are Thomas Hastings Lundy Batten, Gillette Hill, Irwin, Crosby and Mil- ler. With the old men and che new men, Coach Warm will see that a fast, hard-working machine will be organized. It is expected that a bet- ter ceam than last year will repre- sent O. U. on the gridiron.

With as large an enrollment of boys as Ottawa has, there should be at least fifty men ouc in suits every evening.

Much credit is due Coach N. G. Wann for cellecting such a promis- ing bunch of material. Mr. Wam spent a month this summer in a trip over the state and interviewed some 300 athletic prospectives, who plan- ned to enter college somewhere.

During the week beginning October 11, a team of former Ottawa scars will be here to work out the new players, and play a final game on Sat- urday the 16th. Frank Woodburn of Kansas City was here last week and submics a list of the following who will probably be here: Woodburn, center; Henry Williams, fullback; Corbin Penny, half back; Grant Gates, half back; "Bush" Connelly, quarterback, and Cowan, halffback. All the above are from Kansas City. Carpenter, of Manhattan, halfback;

THE OTTAWA CAMPUS.

Sheldon, end; Roy Bell, guard; Frank Baughman, tackle; "Tim" Jackson, center; a'l, from Ottawa, are here. Henry Froning, of Frederick, tackle; Jack Evans, of Belton, Mo., end; may be here.

Dr. Ralph Shiros, familiarly known as "Spec," writes to count on him, for a whole game. Dr. Shiras is a former coach of the K. C. Medics.

The schedule for the season, sub- ject to probable slight changes, has been arranged as follows: Kansas Wesleyan, Ottawa, Sept. 23; Kansas Normal, Empor'a, Oct.2; Missouri Normal, Warrensburg, Oct. 8; Alum- ni game, Ottawa, Oct. 16th; College of Emporia, Ottawa, Oct. 23; Baker University, Ottawa, Nov. 5; Fair- mount College, Wichita, Nov. 12; William Jewell, Ottawa, Thanksgiv- ing day.

A. team, each player of which will probably average 180 pounds, will be picked soon for the first game.

Billy Lamberson, quarter; Staley. of Kansas City, ha'f; Louis Lloyd, of Moran, half; "Billy" Wood, of Ot- tawa, tackle; 'Red" (Virgil) Lovett, of Kansas City, center; and tackle; "Bob" Willis, of Ottawa, guard; Gen- try and Gottman of Kansas City as centers, are other timers "old whom Mr. Woodburn mentions in a letter to the Campus on the 15th. "If circumstances now unforseen do not hinder, you can bet this bunch will be fighting for a place for the game." The Kansas City men are working now and by Oct 8, a credit- able lot of players are looked for.

Y. M. MEETS ON CAMPUS.

An Out-Door Session on a Hot Aft- ernoon Sunday.

The Y. M. C. A. last Sunday after- noon was led by Chas. W. Whitehair, the new student secretary of the state Y. M. C. A. board. The meeting was held on the campus, and was one of unusual interest. Mr. Whitehair is a good speaker and will make a good student leader.

.. The outlook for the year is very encouraging. Although several of the old cabinet have not returned, new men will be chosen to fill their places and each will soon be pushing the work of his department. A new pres- ident and a vice president will prob- ably be elected next Sunday, and chairmen appointed for the work, so- c'al and music committees.

A LOOK AT WHAT THE CLASS OF '09 IS DOING

SIXTEEN OF THE TWENTY-FIVE MEMBERS ARE TO BE INSTRUCTORS.

Two Will Study Theology, Three Take Post-Graduate Work-the Roll of the Class.

Ic wili be interesting to learn where the members of last year's Senior class one of the most energetic will be located this year.

Most of the members of the class have decided to teach outside of the state before they have completed their course, if teaching is their ve- cation. Other states pay more mon- ey for teachers. Of the 16 teachers from the twenty-five who graduated last spring, 10 will be found teaching outside of Kansas, six within the state and one undecided. All the of- fers of teaching positions from Min- nesota, Wisconsin and other northern states, who always get some Ottawa university graduates, and some of the eastern states, pay bigger salaries than Kansas schools.

Only two in the class of twenty- five, with eleven men, have decided to go into business. Five will take further study in colloges, two of which are ministeral students. Three of the young ladies will not teach.

A glance at the following will show that nearly all have chosen some vo- cation :

Miss Alice Bel,l Ottawa, will teach English in the Eldorado high school.

Miss Marsh Cook, of Ottawa, will not teach this year but will spend the winter with a brother at Douglas, Ariz.

Miss Nina Cowan, of Ottawa, will teach in the high school at Troy, Mo. She was a star basket ball player, and had charge of the girls' club at the assembly. She will probably be in charge of the girls' athletics, at Troy,

Leslie Ferris, of Ottawa, will be in charge of the science department of the high school at Telluride, Colo. He will also be in charge of athletics in the school.

Miss Rose Hutchins, northeast of Ottawa, will teach English in the Se- dan high school.

Bernard Parrish had the western

fever and is now in Washington state. He may teach but will prob- ably engage in business on the coast. Miss Vera Ringer, of Ottawa, will

teach science in the high school at Davenport, Neb.

Miss Genevieve Rock, of Ottawa, will remain at her home in Ottawa th's winter. She is now on a vaca- tion visit in northern Kansas.

Glenville Stewart, south of town, has secured a position as physics as- sistant at Perdue university.

Agnes Ward, of Ottawa, will teach. She is now in Illinois with relatives. Miss Myrtle Sunderlin teaches in the high school at Olathe.

Walter Weedman, of Richter, will pursue studies in Nebraska univer- sity.

John Wilson, of Ottawa, will teach science and be assistant superinten- dent of the high school at Ely, Minn.,

Robert Shaw, of Lindon, will study at Rochester theological seminary, and preach.

Robert Wynne, of Norton, will also attend Rochester.

Clay Dale will teach history in the high school of his home town, Ga- lena.

Harvey Stallard, of Onaga, teaches phys'cs and chemistry at Lake Crys- tal, Minn.

Hubert Rishel, of Oklahoma City, goes into the lumber business with Gail W. Beach, of the class of '95, at Seattle, Wash.

Henry Froning teaches in the high school at Frederick, Kans., h's home town.

Pearl Ebaugh, of McPherson, will remain at home.

Eunice George, of Cumro, Nebr., has procured a teaching position.

Nel'e Kinman, of Clay Center, teaches at Socorro, N. M.

Ruth Simpson, of Chicago, will be ass'stant teacher at the college here

Zelda Rice, of Siloam Springs, Ark., will teach.

Corinne Stephenson, of Lebo, has secured a fellowship at Cornell uni- versity, where she will take advanced work in philosophy

WANTED .- Each student, friend and alumnus of Ottawa University to take the Campus, published weekly. Price is $1.25 for the year 1909-10. Write or hand your order to the man- ager.

Keep 'n touch with Ottawa Univer- sity by taking the Ottawa Campus. A weekly paper devoted to the up- building of the college, and the inter- ests of the students. Price, $1.25 per year.

THE OTTAWA CAMPUS.

NORTH POLE FOUND ? JUST WAIT AND SEE

PROF. SHIRK, OF OTTAWA UNI- VERSITY, DISCUSSES PEARY- COOK .CONTROVERSY.

Interesting Statement Concerning the Method of Locating the Pole- Prof. Dyche's Opinion.

In the last two weeks the world has been stirred by the rival claims of Peary and Cook to the discovery of the North Pole. Nearly everyone has an opinion and is very willing to give it.

Prof. J. A. G. Shirk who is the local authority ou such subjects is out with statements in regard to the matter, advising the public to "keep cool and await developments." He says in part :

"Some people think that the pole can be located within a few inches of exactness, but the most delicate in- struments would not assure the ex- plorer that he was within a mile of the pole. The sextant is used in de- termining latitude and is used by comparing the height of the sun or of a fixed star, with the time of year and day.

"Astronomy is now so far advanced that any astronomer would know what the exact reading of this instrument would be at the North Pole, though the actual reading would be changed somewhat by the refraction of rays in cold air. It would be very easy for an unscrupulous man to "fake" his data. If the data of the two ex- plorers differ, the best way to settle it would be to refer the matter to a committee of explorers and abide by their decision. On the face one man is just as much to be believed as the other. Dr. Cook's announcement that there is only water at the pole is no doubt true for it is known that the northern coast of Greenland is about one hundred miles from the pole.

"Peary was ungentlemanly, to say the least to telegraph that Cook had not reached the pole. Perhaps the controversy will never be settled un- til other explorers reach the pole and verify the data of either. The evi- dence which Cook left might have drifted far away with the strong Arc- tic currents; or, if the pole was on

land storms might have obliterated the marks.

"The claims of the Eskimos should not be credited for they are ignorant and uncivilized and would not under- stand scientific observations,

"People should not form hasty con- clusions about the matter. Let them wait until the data of the two men has been examined and passed on by a body of men who understand such matters. As yet, Peary's data has not arrived, but Cook's observa- tions have been examined by the Denmark geographical societies and have apparently satisfied them. As far as we are concerned we have no right to say either discovered the pole until authoritative opinions are furnished by the scientific journals."

Prof. L. L. Dyche, of Kansas uni- versity, is reported as giving an opinion that since Cook's evidence 's the strongest, he probably has most claim to the honor. However, he ad- vises the public to wait for further proof. Prof. Dyche was a member of a former expedition to the arctic re- gions, of which both Cook and Peary were members.

THE FRESHMEN ORGANIZE.

New Class Largest in School and all Live Ones.

Thirty-seven members of the class of 1913 met at noon last Friday in room 21 of Ward hall upon call of Elmer Jones, and formed a c'ass or- ganization. Jesse Elder acted as chairman pro tem, and the following. officers were elected : President, Charles Martin; vice president George Anderson; secretary, Miss Gladys Tanner; treasurer, John A. Shields; seargent, Paul Gates; yell leader, Elmer Jones. Seventeen la- dies and twenty men were present, but this 's not the full enrollment of the class. An estimate of the fu'l number of freshmen is placed at

about sixty.

In the evening about half of the class met on the campus and prac- ticed the class yells and songs, after which they marched down town, yell- ing and singing, for refreshments, Some of the faculty members, inc'ud- ing Dr. Price, were serenaded by them on the'r return to the campus.

If you have not handed your suby scription to the Campus do it this week. It costs $1.25 per year, and gives the College news.

CUPID WORKED HARD DURING THE SUMMER

A Glance alt the Alumn List Shows That He Shared Labors With the University Men and Women.

Mr. H. G. Stewart and Miss Ida B. Shive, '05, were married Sept. 1 at Burrton, Kans. Mr. Stewart is man- ager of the local office of the Under- wood & Underwood company and Miss Shive resigned her position as teacher of Latin and English in the academy here last year. They are both well known to Ottawa people, where they have many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart will occupy a cot- tage on Cedar street on their return from a western trip.

Mr. Homer Dodds, '04, and Miss Katie Alwes, '05, were married June 8, 1909. They have been spending the summer on Mr. Dodd's' fruit farm near Frinitia, Colo. They will make their home in Grand Junction, Colo., where he has a position as

teacher.

Prof. Ernest Bureau, '06, was mar- ried last June to Miss Cook who has been a teacher in the Ashland, Wis- consin schools. Mr. and Mrs. Burean spent the r honeymoon near Chicago. Mr. Bureau, who is the science in- structor in the high school at Munice, Indiana, has been taking post-gradu- ate work at Chicago university each summer and completed his course this year.

Dr. Ernest Edwards, ex-'11 and Miss Caro'yn Dean, ex-'11 were mar- ried at the bride's home in Ottawa a few days ago. Dr. Edwards was proficient in all athletics where he earned the affectionate title of "Tom- my" as easily as he did his 'varsity "O". Both he and his wife were popular. They will make their home at Yukon, Oklahoma.

Herbert Jones, '06, and Miss Maud Rankin were married at McLouth, Kans., Sept 8.

Paul Rankin, '04 a brother of Miss Rankin attended the wedding. Mr. Rankin is in editoral carge of the Ft. Scott Republican.

Prof. Bruce M. Harrison, '05, and Miss Lessie Confore, of Ottawa, were married this summer. Prof. Harri- son, who is a son of Representative and Mrs. T. W. Harrison, teaches at Champaign, Ill. Miss Confore taught school in Ottawa, and both have hosts of friends.

Announcement has been received of the marriage of Leone Burk, ex- '10, to Frederick Parsons, of Topeka.

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Entered at the postoffice at Otta- wa, Kansas, Sept. 18, 1908, as second class matter.

No, the chicken market has not changed, materailly.

There will probably be less inter- est in the North Pole controversy when the temperature drops here this winter.

Was it fate, or only just luck, that caused the Freshman class to look like a ratio of two to one, with the two in favor of the men?

Attention is called to the fact that straw stacks are not being worn by those fellows. That is only a style of hair cut.

The college bids fair to rank high in athletics, football, basketball, both men's and women's, and baseball, and track. The promise will be fullfilled if the men and women with ability work. Oratory, debate, the Campus the literary societies, the orchestra, the Student council-all the various forms of student activities-start out with large promise. Do you believe in a live school? Do you believe Ot- tawa can rank first in other things besides endowment? Do you know that Ottawa has ranked highest many times before, and do you know that this ranking was obtained by some sacrifice on the part of some of the

students? Be one of the "some". The college training in the course can and should be first, and the ex- perience gained in student activities will be a priceless heritage which each one will carry away and never forget. Make up your mind to get a slice of experience, and at the same time you will be individually helping decide Ottawa's ranking as first in contests this year.

E'ections will soon be held for rep- resentatives to che student council. There is time for decision, but the time is now to make mental choices. This office, new last year, is one of responsibility, and representatives, of solid judgment, untiring zeal, and bus ness ability should be chosen. When it is considered that the stu- dent council successfully engineered the raising of a big debt for student enterprises, and presents a clean tally sheet this year, the importance of the office is measured. The stu- dent council will be more successful, and will probably have less work and worry this year than last, because of the payment of the student enter- prise fee to the college office.

Each student on payment of his term bill received a modest looking p'ece of brown pasteboard enrollment week. That pasteboard was extra, and it didn't take the student who was here last year long to find out that an extra price was charged for that paper. This innovation was the quiet herald of, and receipt for the new student enterprise fee of three dol'ars, recommended last

spring by the Student council, and voted at the annual Trustees' meet- 'ng. "This ticket will admit. . . to student enterprise functions dur- ing the. .semester 19 ... , when countersigned by ., president, treasurer of Student coun- cil," are the words on the stub end of the ticket. "This certifies that .has paid the student enterprise fee for the semester 19 ... , (s“gned), Drusilla A. Moses, treasur- er", are the words on the other end of the ticket. The ticket will admit, as stated, each ho'der to see athletic, oratorical, debate and other contests.

At the first meeting of the Soph- omore class this year, Elmer H. Mar- tin was elected president to succeed Thomas DeForest, who will attend the state university this winter. The other class officers are: Secretary Nelle Pattie; treasurer, Hale Blair.

AMONG OTHER COLLEGES.

Baker university will glory in a football team th's year. The game has been prohibited for a number of years by the Methodist conferences governing the school.

Leander Clark college (Iowa) be- gins the year with seven new facuty members.

The Harper Memorial library, now under construction at the university of Chicago, will be among the largest and best equipped college libraries in the world.

Lewis Academy, formerly of Wich- ita, has been merged into the Co !- lege of Emporia, and the latter insti- tution will continue the work of the former in connection with its own academic department in Emporia.

New buildings have recently been been erected on the campuses of Sioux Falls college, (S. D.), Denver univers ty, (Co'o), Kansas Wesleyan university, and Southwest Kansas college.

The university of Minnesota is to have a fine, new students' building, paid for by the students themselves, for the accommodation of student enterprises, such as newspapers, mag- azines, clubs, societies.

The Beloit high school girls' basket ball team has been awarded the high school championship of Kansas by the Kansas university authorities. Ot- tawa university holds the intercolleg- iate basket ball championship of Mis- souri and Kansas.

Baker university this year cele- brates the fiftieth year of its exist- ence. It is the oldest college in Kan- sas. Ottawa university stands sec- ond among Kansas colleges In point of age, having been founded forty- nine years ago.

HE'S THE SMALL BOY.

Master Lawrence Simmons, Age 14 Years, Enters The Academy.

Lawrence Simmons age 14 and rather ønder-sized for his age bas enter d 'he academy as a Junior. He is not only th' smr lest boy in college, but probably the smallest here In recent years, Masier Sim mona is the son of " Simmons of Westpha's, Kas.,

THE OTTAWA CAMPUS.

FACULTY MEMBERS HAD A VACATION.

How the Heads of the Departments Put In a Pleasant and Profitable Sum-

mer.

'The professors have been dividing their time this summer between the post-graduate schools and summer resorts.

Dr. E. K. Chandler spent a pleas- ant vacation at Missoula, Mont., and went to Seattle and Port.and.

Prof. W. B. Wilson took up hos post-graduate work in the biological sciences at Chicago during the sum- mer quarter.

Prof. O. S. Groner took his M. S. from Chicago this summer.

Dr. Rolvix A. Harlan spent his va- cation at his home in Dixon, Illino's.

Prof. E. R. Nicholls put in his sum- mer in study at Harvard.

Prof. J. A. G. Shirk taught in the summer session of K. U.

Miss Johanna Pirscher spent pleasant vacation in Colorado.

Dr. H. H. Foster put in h's time at Canandago, N. Y.

Dr. W. S. Gordis summered at Roch- ester, N. Y.

Prof.'s G. H. Crain and J. W. Bixel spent a pleasant summer in Ottawa. Prof. J. T. Rasson was a student at the state university summer school.

CHOOSE Y. W. OFFICERS.

Vacancies in Women's Organization Filled by Special Election.

At the Y. W. C. A. election last Tuesday afternoon, Miss Lorena Cas- sidy '10 was elected treasurer, and Miss Bernice Heath '10 secretary. The election was held to fill the of- fices made vacant by those elected

last spring not returning to school this fall.

The Y. W. C. A. meet.ng in Olym- pian hall last Sunday was led Miss Jennie Bushnell '12. A hearty welcome was given to the new stud- ents present, several of whom asked to become members of the associa- tion.

That the members of che Y. W. might become acquainted with the new girls as soon as possible, an informal recep.ion was he.d from 10:00 to 2:00 o"clock of the opening day. Frappe was served from booth in the corner of the room, and a every effort made to make the oc- casion an enjoyable one.

HEALTH BOARD BUSY.

City Would Have Some of the Wells About Town Purified.

Prof. W. B. Wilson, C. L. Becker, the druggist, and other members of the city board of health have lately made analysis of samples of water from wells over town, and discover- ed larvae of the fever bearing mos- puito in some. A campaign for pure water in the wells has begun. The big flood here in Ju'y is not re- sponsible for all the trouble, as many of the affected wells are on high ground.

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Ottawa campus, 1909-1910 Ottawa University, Part 1

Author: Ottawa University (Kan.) Publication date: 1909 Publisher: Ottawa, Kan. : [Students of Ottawa University] Number of Pages: 598

Author: Ottawa University (Kan.)
Publication date: 1909
Publisher: Ottawa, Kan. : [Students of Ottawa University]
Number of Pages: 598