Ottawa campus, 1909-1910 Ottawa University, Part 4

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

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The building of walks on the cam- pus should be but a beginning at improving, and beautifying the cam- pus. The plans received from the Topeka landscape artist last year are in the hands of the trustees as a guide to future work along this line.

With the endowment campaign suc- cess, attention will undoubtedly be

directed toward securing new build- ings, which are badly needed. A new gymnasium is imperatively needed, and work in the college would be greatly facilitated with a new, com- modious building for scientific work.

A |business man of Ottawa, one who is interested in Ottawa univer- sity, said this summer to a student who was in Ottawa during the va- cation: "Some of the student lead- ers could do possibly as much, if not more toward influencing some of the men of means in this country who are friends of the small college, in the way of getting a new gymnasium building of $50,000 for Ottawa. Go after it and try," he said. The sug- gestion is not without merit.

: Much work toward the improvement of "college town" might be done by the city council. New street crossings city council. New street crossings could be laid. The citizens of the neighborhood should petition for a street light on every corner. It will probably be only a matter of a few months until paving. on Cedar street as far south as Ninth will be laid. The college students are not knockers, but would like to see bet- ter streets and more light in the southwest part of town.

TO PARKCOLLEGE.

Rev. H. 1. Kerr Becomes Student Pas- tor of Missouri School.

Rev. Howard I. Kerr, who, as past- or of the First Presbyterian church of Ottawa the past four years was known and liked by the students, re- signed last summer and -August 1st became student pastor of Park col- lege, Parkville, Mo., a Presbyterian school. Rev. Kerr is a young man of promise, a pulpit orator, and took considerable interest in athletics. He is a graduate of Princeton university. Park college has as patron Mr. Mc- Cormick, a Chicago millionaire. No successor to Rev. Kerr has been chosen.

HE UPHOLDS PROHIBITION.

A. Willis "Gets After" Harper's For Fighting Anti-Liquor Idea.

The issue of two weeks ago of Harper's Weekly contained a com- munication from A. Willis, member of the college board of trustees, in which Mr. Willis upholds prohibi- tion work in Kansas. He reviews 30 years work in the state, and critici- ses the magazine for working against prohibition.

THE STUDENT COUNCIL PLANNED THE ELECTION

THE FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR HELD LAST THURS- DAY EVENING.

Election of New Class Councilmen Today-Members at Large to Chosen Friday.

At a meeting of the student council Tuesday night, plans were

made for the election of councilmen for the year 1909-10. Nominations for the three representatives from the aca demy, and election of a representa- tive from each of the four college classes are being held

today. The academy election will be held next Tuesday, and the election of four members-at-large from the student

body will occur next Friday,

according to the constitution adopted last year when the student council was first. organized. A com- mittee composed of Frank Jennings, Fred Martin and Wayne Gilliland was appointed to look after the election. The incorporation of the council un- der the laws of Kansas has about been completed.

The tickets received by the stud- ents in receipt of payment for the en- terprise fee of three dollars per term, inaugurated this year for the first time, were countersigned Wednesday by Ray Heritage, president, and Charles Martin, as treasurer, of the council. This fee will bring into the counci Itreasurer approximately $700 each term, which will be devoted to athletics, oratory, debate and other student interests. The fee was paid with the term tuition, to Miss Dru- silla Moses, secretary to Dr. Price, but the money will be kept in a separ- ate. account to be drawn on by the council. The first event at which the ticket will be used was the Ottawa- Wesleyan football game Thursday. By a

vote privileges to be term's ticket were extended to the faculty members and their families Ross Clayton, Leslie Haynes and Ray Heritage form a gate committee to look after gates at the contests until after the new council is organized. Robert Wynne, president; Leslie Fer- ris, secretary; Hubert' Rishel, all members of last year's senior class, dropped out of the council last May, and a temporary organization with Continued on page 15.

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THE OTTAWA CAMPUS.

The Ottawa Campus

Published Weekly by the Students of Ottawa University.

Wayne E. Gilliland, '12. . Editor Chas. H. Martin '13 .. Bus. Mgr.

Reporters.

Clair S. Price, '10.

Elsie Dietrich, '10.

Grant Keetch, '12. John A. Shields, '13. . Rivard Dill, '12. Leland Jenks, '13.

Roderick Rice, '14. Ross Bower '12. Leslie Patrick, '10. Helen Hockersmith, '13.

Subscription Price, $1.25 Per Year.

Editorial Staff Room, No. 17, Uni- versity Hall. Manager's address 726 Cedar, Ottawa, Kansas. Ind. Phone 21. Editor's residence Phone, Ind. 1266.

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

That chicken event was not only a fry; it was a sizzler.

Good morning! Have you rubbed on the salve and used the lini-

ment?

Get your seats. The board is post- ed and no extra charge has been made for reserves.

To the new students here is an-[ other suggestion !: Get into the swim. Take part in society, athletic, de- bate, oartorical and other student en- trprises. The individual may discov- er his or her special ability. Find it out. Then use it. An academic student-at least one known- stayed at home on the evening of the academic mingle. "Getting my les- sons," he informed his classmen. There is time for both work and rec- reation, and the student who takes all work soon discovers his mistake.

The proposition of Bethany Col- lege to debate Ottawa is probably on- ly one of many which the college will receive this year. This first proposition is a good beginning. Ot- tawa may not debate the Swedes, but all callege men and women having

any ability in debating, ought to hold a place in their list of activities for debating. Ottawa had two debates last year, with Southwestern college and Washburn college, and won both. This was a demonstration that there was talent here. The men of ability to coach a team were in the faculty last year. Those same men and two new ones are in the faculty this year. The plan of a triangular debate with two colleges near here was suggest- ed last year and should be carried It through, if possible, thir year. might be possible to join the Baker university and Washburn in such a compact. There will be no lack of debates, and it is believed there is ample material here for a debating "six," or for other college debates.

AMONG OTHER COLLEGES.

A general salary increase for the faculty is the new regime at Kansas university, this fall.

The Wesleyan Advance, Salina, will be published weekly beginning this fall instead of monthly, as hereto- fore.

A Kansas university Freshman, Miss Lois Harger, of Abeline, won second prize in the "Collier's Week- ly" vacation story contest.

The Sophomores were victorious in the "color scrap" with the Fresh- men at the college of Emporia last week. The Freshmen captured and tied up their own captain.

Miss Olinda Rockemohle is one of the piano instructors at Bethany col- lege. Those who patronized the as- sembly in Ottawa two years ago will remember Miss Rockemohle as a pi- anist for Prof. Thorstenberg's chorus. Prof. Thorstenberg is also at Beth- any.

Two of Baker's alumni became col- lege presidents this year. Rev. Har- ry King, formerly financial secretary, heads Moore's Hill college, Moore's Hill, Indiana. Rev. J. D. Smith, pas- tor of the First Methodist church of this city, has recently been called to the presidency of Carleton college, Farmington, Mo. Both schools are small Methodist institutions.

MINISTERIAL MEETING.

The Association Assembled Thursday Afternoon For Business.

The Ministerial Association held its first meeting of the year Thurs- day at 4:30 p. m. In the absence of Ernest Shank, '10, the president Judson Woods acted as chairman and conducted devotional exercises. The attendance was average. The main business was the consideration of the time for meetings which was decided to be Wednesday afternoon at 4:30. Next Wednesday the. reports of ser- mons preached, conversions, bap- tizms, funerals and weddings during the summer will be given and the new ministerial students will be tak- en into the association. This is one of the important activities and all members new and old are urged to be present so that the work may start at once.

Several lectures by prominent min- isters will be given and other practi- cal ideas will be worked out soon.

OLYMPIANS ELECT. .

New Officers Chosen to Fill Vacan- cies in Organization.

The Academic division of the Olym- pian society met Tuesday at 12:20 for the purpose of holding a special election. The following officers were elected: Vice president, Carl Welsh; secretary, Elva W. Van Meter; pian- ist, Ethel Graves.

IN BUSINESS COLLEGE.

A Good Beginning Enrollment-Big Demand For Stenographers.

At the first part of the week there were forty-two students enrolled in the business department. This, Pro- fessor Crain says, is quite encourag- ing so early in the year. He reports that new students are joining all the time and thinks that by the early part of October everything will be in full swing. At present the warm weather is keeping down the enroll- ment and several students are ex- pected later who will participate in the athletics at the school.

Prof. Crain says that the summer term of his department was very suc- cessful. Eight students were gradu- ated and given good positions im- mediately. "We do not begin to fill the demand for stenographers' any more," he said. As soon as we grad- uate one he starts to work."

THE OTTAWA CAMPUS.

THE SOCIETIES OPEN YEAR STRONG.

Olympian and ·Philalethean Organiza- tions Held Interesting Meetings Monday Evening at Halls -Academics Meet.

The first meeting of the Philal so- chety was neid Monday evening in Phual hall. A splendid miscellane- ous program was given before a large audience which included many new students. Miss Mildred Brown open- ed the evening program with a pi- ano solo, "Valse Styrienne," "what tne Biras Say," a vocal duet was sung by Misses Frances Allen, '12, and Gertrude Browne, '12. They re- sponaed to an encore, Violets!' Miss Jessie Stewart, '10, treated the Cook-Peary controversy in a humorous way and was followed by Miss Kather- ine Garnett, '10, who gave a reading in Scotch dialect, while Miss Grace Daniels, "11, accompanied her on the piano with "Comin' Thro' the Rye." MT. Charles Marcin, '13, gave an in- teresting account of some of his ex- periences as a canvasser. Ross Bow- ers, '12, followed with an interesting review of the world's news. The thirteenth volume of the Buzz Saw," the Philals' periodical, made its appearance with Miss Flora Dring, '12, editor in chief. Miss Augusta Geisenhener, '12, business manager and Roderick Rice, '10, general reporter. As usual it proved to be a wit y sheet. A good business ses- ion followed the program.

The Philals meet every Monday ev- ening at 8 o'clock in their hall. Ev- eryone, especially new students, are cordialiy welcomed.

The collegiate division of the Olym- pian society held its first regular sep- sion for the year last Monday even- ing. The following progrram was rendered, much to the enjoyment of

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those present: Devotionals; In New Quarters, Elmer Jones, '12; violin so- lo, Laura Wood, '11; Pennant Possi- bilities, Frank Price; The Inevitable, Frank Jesnings.

At the business meeting commit- ees were appointed as follows: Pro- gram, Oscar Coe, '10, Laura Wood '10; membership, Bernice Heath, '10 Chester Roberts, '12, . Ada Krause, '10, excuse, Ernest Shank, Edna Rice, Marcus Clemmons. Several names were presented for membership.

The meeting of the Academic di- vision of Olympia last Satuday even- ing was very successful, in spite of the counter attraction of the Fresh- man-Sophomore chicken fry scrap. program was rendered as follows: Devotionals: Value of Literary So- ciety Work, Roger Williams; piano solo, Ethel Graves; reading, Carl Welch; reading, Ethel Graves.

After the program all those present united . in singing college songs.

WE ARE STILL HERE

And glad to have the College Students back for another season. We appreciate your liberal patronage. We are ready and would be pleased to show you our Full Line of New Fall Goods. Ask to see our New Pennants.

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THE OTTAWA CAMPUS.

MRS. NATION GAVE HIM A BIG HUG.

John A. Shields, '13 Was Overcome By the Joy of the "Hatchet Woman" at a Meeting In Topeka.

A news story in the Herald a few days said:

"The Union Pacific was about ready. to leave the Topeka depot for Law- rence when two people simultaneous- ly approached the ticket window. One was a medius sized, heavy-set woman, while the other was a small man. The man gave a casual glance at the wo- man, but paid no more attention to her, and hastened to buy his ticket. Not so with the woman. No sooner did she catch sight of the young fel- low, than she rushed up to him, threw her arms about his neck in a crushing embrace, while between breaths she told of her joy at meet- ing him. Astonishment was written on the face of the man, and he strug- gled to free himself, while a crowd quickly gathered around the two, for the news had spread rapidly that the woman was the famous Carrie Na- tion . The crowd did not know the man, but newspaper reporters soon learned that his name was John Shields, and that he was on his way to attend school at Ottawa univer- sity. When he had recovered from his first embarrassment, he recalled the fact that he had met Mrs. Na- tion several years ago, and hastened to introduce the gentlemen who were with him.

Among the crowd of returning stu- dents was Ross Clayton, and a cigar was in his mouth. Some of the smoke was wafted to the face of Mrs. Na- tion and she turned on him like a flash, and without hesitaancy she told- of her opinions of men who smok- ed, and what would come of them in the next world. Probably 200 people heard her. Mrs. Nation accompanied the students to Ottawa, giving lec- tures at every station. In the course of her conversation, she ex- plained that she had been in jail 33 times in the last year. She present- ed the party with small hatchets as souvenirs of. her visit. Her appear- ance in Ottawa last evening attrac-t ed considerable attention at the Santa Fe depot. Mr. Shields is a prohibi- tion worker."

Mr. Shields is a freshman at Otta- wa university. He has been in ac-

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Mrs. Nation spoke at a labor day picnic at Williamsburg, near Otta- wa, recently. Mr. Shields had met Mrs. Nation in prohibition work.

JOKE ON MRS. TANNER.

Atchinson Woman Found Who Was Cook When Daughter Left.

The Campus is not responsible for this, which was printed in a recent issue of the Atchison Globe:

They are telling a joke on Mrs. F. W. Tanner. Her daughter, Gladys, makes excellent cake, and Saturday, as the girl is away at Ottawa at- tending school, her mother thought she would make it. It looked all right but when it was tasted, one member of the family said it was "the best corn bread" she had ever tasted. This is an exception to the rule: Usually it is found that things are not cooked right when the moth- er is away.

Miss Tanner is secretary of the Freshman class.

MRS. NATION'S BOOK.

The Original "Carry A" Presents Her Life Work to College.

When you get tired of life-tired of lessons-disgusted with love-stories and other novels-desirous of read- ing matter that shows vigor of ac- tion-at least is written by a vig- orous, active personage-read "The Life and Works of Carry. A Nation," by herself. From the fly leaf where her picture is given with. the motto: "Live to Live," to the last page, there is not a dull minute. The book is in the college library-compliments of the author.

BRUMMAGE A BENEDICT.

Former O. U. Coach's Marriage Celebrated Last Week.

The marriage of Alpha Brummage and Miss Elizabeth Setzer occurred at Liberty, Mo., in the South Method- ist church last week. Mr. Brummage is well known in Ottawa, where he was connected with the university in 1906-7 as athletic coach. His first wife died after a short illness. Mr. Brummage is coach at William Jew- ell college.

THE OTTAWA CAMPUS.

MR. WILLIAMS DUPED.

A Kansas City Paper Tells : of Workings of a Probable Swindler.

Henry Williams,sx-'06, who taught last year at Hiawatha academy, took a stenographic course at O. U. busi- ness college. "After going to Kansas City, he encountered some bad luck.

The K. C. Post recently tells of the disappearance of Paul Durham, head of the newly organized real es- tate business, with offices in the Com- merce' building. In partnership with Mr. Durham was Henry Williams of Ottawa. Mr. Williams had bought an interest in the business just a few weeks ago. The business was run on a "pay as you enter" basis, all the commissions being collected in ad. vance, while the firm guaranteed the renting of rooms within three days. With the money collected from a large number of clients, and without paying anybody in his office but the head stenographer, Durham is said to have left, and to have not been heard of since. Mr. Williams was out of the city at the time. He was in Ottawa recently, and while discuss- ing the matter said: "I have no idea where Durham is. I do not think that he had collected enough from his commissions to warrant such a sud- den departure. It is not unlikely that there is a woman in the case, and I believe that will be found to have been at the bottom of the affair. I put several hundred dollars into the business" Mr. Williams said "but the commissions which I will receive and have received, will keep me from be- ing much to the bad."

Worth Alderman, '12, went to Gard- ner Saturday where he played first

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HE'S A "DR." NOW.

Arnold Buchmann, ex-'09, Completes Course in Optometry.

Dr. Arnold Buchmann, ex-'09, vis- ited old college friends here Tues- day. Mr. Buchmann has just recent- ly graduated from the Northern Illi- nois college of optometry in Chicago and returned by way of Topeka where he took the state board examination. He will practice in his home town, Clay Center, Kansas.

GOOD Y. W. MEETING. '

Attendance Was Large and Much In- terest Manifested Sunday. An unusually good meeting was that of the Y. W. C. A. Sunday after- noon, led by Miss Lulu Brown, '09, of the faculty. The scripture les- son chosen was the eighth chapter of Romans. Miss Brown followed this with a very interesting talk upon the real value of the Christian Associa- tion work in the girl's student life and made an urgent appeal to the new girls for active work all through her college course.

Miss Frances Allen sang, "Come Unto Me." An increase in attendance over the previous Sunday was noted. To these meetings every girl in school is given a cordial invitation.

Walter Lusk '12 arrived Monday from his home, Stella, Neb., and will be in college. He has been ill with fever, and though recovered partially, is still out of athletic trim.

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CHICKENS WERE FRIED AND SOPHOMORES TIED

THE FRESHMAN FRY THE SCENE OF A BIG CONFLICT THIS YEAR.

After the Sophs Were "Bailed," Freshmen Released and Fed Them Chicken.

The annaul Freshman chicken fry was held Saturday night at Rock creek cut about three miles east of the university. The "fry" is the an- nual occasion for the opening of hos- tilities between the Sophomore and Freshman classes, hence, the date and place of the gathering are kept secret by the freshies as long as pos- sible. There was an air of uneasi- ness pervading the atmosphere of the university during the whole of the week preceding the occasion. Night after night the Sophomores were out until a late hour watching to prevent the Freshman from slipping away undetected. Wednesday evening, Freshman called up the Sophomore girls at Charlton Cottage, announc- ing that their presence was desired at once at Seventh and Poplar streets with the result that a Sophomore stampede was started.

Departing from the usual custom of leaving at nightfll, the class of 1910 started from the campus at four o'clock Saturday afternoon. The Sophomores, being unprepared, al- . lowed the Freshmen to ride away on two hayracks unmolested. Some of the seniors followed at a short distance.

The place selected was level meadow just above a high, rocky cliff. A fire place was soon erected and the chicken frying was under way. Three dozen of the fowls had been prepared for the occasion. When everything was ready, and the jun- iors had arrived, a repast of fried chicken, pickles, salad, buns and lem- onade was served to the fifty Fresh- men and the junior collegues.

Nearly an hour elapsed before the arrival of the class of 1910, and some time elapsed before the Sophomores came. The seniors took a position about ten rods west of the Freshmen, and war-songs, jibes and taunts were exchanged by the two classes.

At about 8 o'clock someone gave an alarm, and the cry, "here they

come" was raised as the Sophomore boys, formed into a flying wedge, closely followed by the girls, emerg- ed from behind the cliff and through the fringe of trees. "Bat" Frink led the Sophmores, backed by fourteen husky classmen. The Freshies form- ed a compact front and tackled low, stopping the onslaught almost im- mediately. Then came the battle. Here a Freshman was down, and there a Sophmore. Two Freshmen were tied at the beinning of the scuf- (Continued on p. 12.)

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Ottawa campus, 1909-1910 Ottawa University, Part 4

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