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THE BLACK AND RED.

Volume XV.

Watertown, Wis., April, 1911.

Number 1.

tttaria Stuart* gift! êrfonlidtfcitcn in ber SBeltgefdjidjte, bie fomoftl ben ©efd>id^t§barftefler tuie and) ben 3)id)tcr reên, after mciftrenb bie einen fie ufterfdjtocingli^ loften, tuerben fie Doit ben anberen faft eftenfo ftart getabelt. 3u iftnen gc» ftoren audj ©nglanb§ ®onigin ©lifaftetft unb bcren Diibalin STCaria Stuart. 33eibe tuarett Don ©ftrgcis unb $crrfd)fudit erfiiHt, iftr ©ftaraftcr after ftatte fid) idjon burd) iftrc Sugenbfdjitffale Dcrfd)ieben entiDidelt. SBaftreitb ©lifaftetft au3 einer freubcnlofen Sugcub einen gcreiften itnb ernften ©eift fteriifternaftm, ge» tDann 9)?aria Stuart au§ einer in Sreub unb ©liicf Derleftten Sjugenb ein offeneS $era itnb einen fteiteren unb leftenSfroften 'Sinn. Sie ftmrbe am 7. $De3. 1542 al§ Stodjter âfoftS V. Don Sdjoitraitb unb ber Sftaria Don ©uife 3U Sinlitftgom, meftlidj Don ©biitfturgft, geftoren. Sieften âge nadj iftrer ©efturt ftarft iftr 23ater, unb fomit murbe fie fd)on in ber SBiege ®ijnigiu Don Sdjottlanb. 2tdjt donate fftater murbe fie feierlidj gefront. S)ie Gutter ufternaftm fiir fie bie 9tegentfd)aft unb loanbte aCCe ®r(ifte ait, ben $ro» teftanti§mu3 au$3urottcu; after oftne ©rfolg, fie ftefdjleunigte nur beffen ©ntmicfelung.

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Sftaria Ocrbrad)te bie erfteu fed)§ Sabre ibrcS £eben§ auf bem ©djloffe ©terling, meldjeS im tiefften §uncitmiitfel be£ gortt) of girtf) liegt. Sm Sabre 1548 murbe fic al§ 93raut be§ Saupbin nad) graut'rcid) gcbradjt uub bort in einem tofter in bcr 9£cil)c non s$ari§ nad) bcr 91>cije fran3ofifd)cr 93riii3effinneu unb &od)tcr bc§ 9Ibcl§ in ftrcugfatbolifdjeit ©ruttbfdbctt ccôgcu. ©ic mac rcidj begabt unb Don fold) gemiitueitber <Sd)onl)eit mit il)rcn bedbrauiten 9Iugcn unb blonbem $aar, bafj fie, nad) einem SBortc bcr SVatbarina non sdtfcbici, nuc 3U Iad)eln braudjtc, um allcu gran3ofcn bie ®bpfe 311 oerbrebett. 9?ad)bem fic bort eine fel)r gliicflidjc Sugcttb Ocrlcbt battc, murbe fie im filter Don 16 Sabrett mit bem blutiuugeu Saupbitt, bcr cinc fur3c 3eit alS g*ran3 II. iiber grantreid) berrfdjte, Oermablt. 3mci kronen sierten nun ibr £aupt, bic non ©djottlaub unb bie bon gratifrcid), uub ibr Sebett fd)ieu eitel (itfiid unb ©onitcitfdjciu 3U merben. Sm Sabre 1559 ualjm fic and) nad) bem $tobe bcr „blutigen Sftaria", ba fie Don ber ©djmeftcr &eiurid)3 VIII., 9ftargaretba, abftammtc, bag happen uub ben Sitel eiltcr toiigiu oou ©nglanb an. <Dentt bie flSatbolifeu erflcirteit bie ©be $einrid)S Vlll. mit bcr §ofbamc 9fmta 93olepn fiir uugiiltig unb erfannten be^balb fcine Sodjter ©lifabetl) nid)t al3 Sbronerbin an. 9H§ a6cr nad) 3toei Sabrett il)r ®emabl ftarb, ntufjtc fie auf bic frau3ofifd)c tone Oersidjten. SOît fdjmerem §ei*3cii uabm fic 9lbid)ieb non Srautreid) uub febrte nad) ©djottlaub 3uriid, um bort bie 9icgicruttg fclber in bic $?anb 311 neljmen, ba aud) ibre Gutter geftorbeu mar. 9$oit ibrem 3.>o(tc murbe fie mit grofeem Subel empfaitgcn. Surd) ibre ©djbnbeit uub Seuiieligfcit gemaiut fie balb allcr $cr3ctt. 9113 fic aber bie leid)tcu frau3bfiid)eu ©ittcu cut ibrem $of eiufubrtc tmb ben ®atboli3i3mu§ tuieber 311 befeftigen fudjtc, gcrict fie in eittc febr ungiinitige ©telluitg ibrem eigeueu fittcnftrengcu, proteftautifd)*gefiuntcn 9SoIfe gegeuiibcr. 9Iou ibrett greuttben gcbrdugt, fid) micbcr 311 Ocrmablctt, maljltc fic fid) unter ntebreren 93emerbcrit ciueit ibrer SBcrmaubtcit, ben 3mait3igial)rigcti Sorb Sarulet), bcr, ebenfo mie fic, eitt ftreuger SMbolit' mar. Sic $od)3cit fatib am 15. Suii 1565 in ber Stapede oou ôhjroob ftatt. SCbcr fdjoit nad) mettigeu 9Konaten erfannte fie, bafj bcr ©eift uub ba§ ©emiit Samlet)*bttrdjauS mdjt feiner aufjerett ©djonbeit entfpradjeu. (£r mar rob unb bodjmiitig unb badjte nur an SQgb unb Srinfgelage. Sbre Sicbc 311 iljnt Ocrmaitbcltc fid) balb in lib’ ucigung. ©ie gcmdbrtc iljtn srnar ben totigsftitcl, gab ibm aber feinen 3fntetl an ber 9iegierung. Sariiber mar cr febr erbittert uub glaubtc aitfjcrbcm, mabr* fdjeiitlidj aud) mit 9tcd)t, baf) eitt &iebe§oerbdltni§ 3mifd)cu ibr i111*5 êni ®û" ger 9ticcio, ben fie 3U ibrem ©ebcintfd)rciber crljoben batte, beftebc. ^8ou ©tfcr« fuebt getrieben brad) er am 9lbcnb be§ 9. SUKir^ 1566 im 93uubc mit mebreren Oornebmen ©djottcu in ba§ Bimmcr be§ '©djloffeg §oIt)roob eitt, mo fid) 9Uccto mit ber ^bnigin befanb. Gr murbe Oor ibrett 9(ugctt Oermutibet, bamt bi^Qu»* gefdjleppt uttb ermorbet. Srei 9)?onate fpdter murbe Marias eiusiger ©obn, bcr uadjmalige Safob VI. oott ©d)ottlanb, fpater &tfob I. oou ©uglaub, geboren. ©rofcc grcuDe berrfd)te nun im gan3en Sanbe, benn er mar uid)t ttur @rbc ber fdjottifdjeit/ fou» bern aud) ber ettglifdjen tone.

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Sie ftonigiit, beren 21bneigung gegen Sarnlep fcbon 3u bitterem 4?afc ge* morben mar, fniipfte nun cine Sicbfdjaft mit bem Derljeirateten Sorb 33otbtt>eII an, bcr fid) burd) [cine Sdjmeidjelei if)re ©unft ermorben Ijatte. 2IB aber ©arn ica aitfangS 1567 plofclid) in ©laSgom erfranfte, gab fie fid) ben SCufdjein, aB ob fie auf [cine SBitten urn Scraeibung eingiitge. Sa, fie pflegte ibn fogar einige 3cit nub liefj ibn, nadjbeni er fid) allmablidj etmaS erljolt batte, nad) eineni einfamen Sanbgutc, Si'irf' of 3?ielb, uitmeit beS Sdjlofe $oltjroob, briitgen. 21ber nad)bcm fie fid) am 21benb bcS 9. gebruar nod) 3(irtlidj Don ibm Derabfdjiebet battc, urn angeblid) cinent $ofbatt befeumobnen, murbe ba£ $auS mit feinem ^emobner in bic Suft gefprdugt. Sarnlet) fanb man fpdter aB Scidje in eiitem benadjbartcu ©arten. SBoljl fepte Sflaria cine 33clof)nung fiir bic ©ntbedung bc$ Setters aiB, aber baS gait3e be3eid)ttcte 93otbtneIl aB ben Sftorber unb fie aB fciitc (Mjilfiu. SicfcS ©cri'idjt murbe faft 3ur ©cmifebeit, aB anbert* Ijalb donate nad) bctti furdjtbaren ©ube SarulctjS Sftaria fid) mit bem foeben Don fciixcr ©attin gcfdjicbenen Sorb SBotfyftctt Dermdblte. SicS mar bcu ernfteu Sdjotten bod) 3U Dicl. ©in $ccr brad) gegen 93otb* mcH auf; er murbe Dertriebeit, ficl in bie §anbc beS SdnenfonigS SriebridjS II. unb murbe non ibm bis 311 feinem Sobe 1576 gefangen gebaften. $?aria murbe cbenfalB gefangen. Sic murbe gc3mungen, 3U guitften ibreS einjeibrigen Sob* ncS bem Sbronc 311 entfageu unb bie Oiegentfdjaft fiir bic SWinbcriabrigfeit bcl» felbeu ibretn $albbruber, bem ©rafen SRurrag, 3U iibertragen. 2(m 4. 91?ai 1568 gclang cs ibr, 311 cntflicbcn. Sie fammelte mieberum etit §cer, murbe aber am 15. 9)toi bci Sangfibc Dor bcu fiiblidjen Sorcn Doit ©laSgom gefdjla* gen. Sie fal) fid) nun gendtigt, aB Sdjufcflebcnbe ben cuglifdjcu 93obeti 3« betreten. Sie euglifdjc ftbnigiu aber sitrute bcr SOJaria, mcil biefe fie fritter batte Dom Si)rone Dcrbrdugeu moUcu. ©S mar beSbalb natiirlid), bag fie biefe ©e» legcubeit bcnufctc, uni ifjrc fdjone ©eguerin uufdjdblid) 3U ntadjeit. Sie liefe 3)?aria gefangen uebmeu unb forberte 3undd)ft Don ibr, bag fie ipre Unfdjulb att bem 3)?orbe iljreS ©atten bemeife. 9J?aria molltc anfangS in cine berartige llnterfudjuug nidjt milligcn, gab aber cttblid) bod) nad). 21B jebod) in ben gc* ridjtlidjen SBcrbanblungcn fcljr fdjlimme Sdjriftfturfc, 23riefe fbJariaS an 23otb* melt, aufgcfuubeu murben, meigerte fie fid), bie Untcrfudjung meitergeben 3U laffeu. Sie blicb gefangen. Safjr auf Stabr Derftrid), unb immer ftrenger murbe fie geljaltem _25on eiitem Sdjloffe sum aitbcrit murbe fie gefiibrt megcit ber roieberboltcn Scrfttdje beS JperaogS Don 9iorfolt', fie 3U befreten. 3u biefer 3eit murbe aud) eine Serfebmbrung angeaettelt, urn ©lifabctl) 3u ermorben unb SUtoria 3ur $oitigin 311 erbebeu. Ser $Ian murbe aber eutbeeft unb ber Stnfiibrcr, 23abington, Dcrbaftet unb (pater mit fcincit ©cnoffen entbauptet. t 2IuS aufgefunbenen 33ricfcit mollte man nun eutnebmert, bafe 9)?aria 3)ut« toifferin unb Seilnebnterin bcr Serfdjmorungen gemefen fci. Sie murbe ait= geflagt unb balb barauf im Sdjloffe gotberingbat) Dor ©cri^t gebraebt. Ste gab 3U, Don bcu 33efreiung§planen gemugt 311 fjobeit, leugnete aber ibre JBer* binbung mit bem 9}?orbplanc. 9ixd)tSbeftomeuigcr murbe fie Don ben englifdjen IRidbtem 311m Sobe Derurteilt. SaS ^arlamcnt beftatigte baffelbe. Sange 30* gerte ©Iifabetl) mit ber SSoEftreduug, bemt 9)JariaS Sd)ulb mar nidjt bemiefen

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morben. 9llg abet ein neuer Sflorbplau entbetft ttmrbe, unter3eidjneie fxc ben 83efeI)I 3ur §mricE)tung. ©ie foUte am 8. gebruar 1587 ftattfinben. S)te gefaugene ®onigin bernaljm bie Enfunbigung mit ber grofeten ©cclcurube. Sftad) iteunsebnidbriger ©efangcufdjaft mar ibr bcc Sob bodjft miHfommeti. 9lad)bem fie einige ©tunben flefdjlafen, crbob fie fid) am SWorflcu beg 8. rut)ig nub gefafet. Sen mentgen ©djmucf, ber ibr nod) geblicbeu mar, berteilie fie unter itjre treucu Siencr. 33or einem ®reu3ifir nabm fic eiue bom ^apftc gemeibte Softie. Ser Seiftanb eiiteS ©eiftlidjeu ibrer Religion murbe ibr ber« fagt, ben proteftantifdjen ©eelforger mieg fie 3urud. Uni 9 Utjr bolte ber ©djeriff fie ab unb fiibrte fie sum ©eriift, bag in ber grofeen untcren .‘gade be§ ©d)Ioffe§ gotberingljai) aufgefdjlagen morben mar. Sort batten fid) bielc 3»fdjauer berfammelt, SIbelige unb fonft 3ugclaffenc SBcmobner ber ©egenb. Sag Urteil murbe nod) einmal berlefen. Sarauf fuictc fic nicbcr unb bctetc. 9fad) SBeenbigung beg ©cbeteg murben ibr bie fftugen bcrbunbeit, unb, mabrenb fie bie SBorte fprad): gn beine $anbe, $crr, bcfcble id) nieinen ©cift, inurbe bag 3cid)cn gegeben, unb ber §ieb beg QenferS, erft beim 3inciteninal ridjtig ben $alg treffenb, trennte ibr $aupt Dorn Stump f. Sic Scidjc murbe erft ini Some Don Peterborough/ ipaier in ber SBeftniinfterabtei beigefept. ©ie ift nidjt bwgeridjtet morben megeu eiitcr ©djulb, and) uidjt megen ber ©rmorbung ibreg ©often, fonbern meil fic ben Sbrou ©iijabctbS bebrobte. ©te mar ein Dpfer beg groften prote[tautifd)*fatbolifd)cn SSeltfampfcg. Scgbalb mirb fie intmer eine tragifdje ©cftalt bleibcn, unb bie Siadjmclt luirb fid) ibr ftctS mebr 3umenben alg ibrer Ijarten unb beud)terifd)cu ©cgucriu (Slifabctl). ©. S. ©. ’12.

A HUNTING EXPERIENCE. It was in the northern part of Wisconsin in the late fall of 1908. I had been in the woods for a fortnight hunting with a camera as well as with a gun. Late,j one night towards the end of my stay some one rapped at my door. The rain was coming down in torrents and the wind was blowing fiercely from the northwest. It seemed queer that some one should find my log cabin at such a time and besides in such a weather unless it be some hunter who had lost his way in the darkness, which, to say little, was intense. I went to the cabin door and opened it. Without salutation or invitation from me, an Indian stepped inside drenched to the skin. He was an old man and was almost exhausted from exposure. I prepared a hasty meal for him, which he devoured eagerly. After he had satisfied his hunger and thirst, he took his seat next to the blazing fire and during the long midnight hours related the following story in somewhat broken English. It It was wasr .iabout thirty autumns ago that our tribe was just in this part . _ *----- uwv tiittt uui u io the country picking blackberries and drying th ___ em for our winter provisions. The men mostlv mostly hunted, letting the work to the squaws and

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children. One day one of the squaws came running wildly into our camp yelling, a bear! a bear! While she was picking the luscious fruit, an old bear with two cubs had interfered. The men were all gone on a hunting trip. I was twenty years old and about the only person in our camp with any weapons, and these were only a bow, arrows and hunting knife. We had to get rid of the bear; for an old bear and two cubs can do away with a large quantity of berries, besides a bear with cubs is very dangerous especially for squaws and helpless children. I at once set out in search of the bear. After searching for two hours and not seeing anything, I thought that she must have left, and therefore started back to camp. By this time it had become almost dark. Hitherto I had not been allowed to take part in any hunting trips, because I was afraid and no young Indian brave, that is what the older men termed it, and they believed me to be a coward. I had thought this to be a good opportunity to prove my mettle and was very sorry that I could not find the bear. I was walking back to camp in the dark when I was startled by a low growl, and straining my eyes, saw the dim outline of a bear directly in my path. Here was my chance. I at once put an arrow to my bow and shot. A howl of pain greeted my ears, but at the same time I took to my heels for the wounded bear was after me. I stumbled and fell over boulders and logs. My clothes were tom by thorns and branches, and still the bear was after me and gaining on me every second, as I could tell by the snorting behind me. Suddenly I fell headlong, I had been tripped by a log. I tried to rise, but found that it was impossible; my right leg had been broken by the fall. All kinds of ideas swept through my brain like a hurricane, as they do in case of great danger. I felt for my knife, determined to fight to the last minute. The bear was upon me. I made a rough guess where to stab and at the same time did so. I had made a good guess. The blade entered the bear’s left side, touching the heart, and she fell over dead right across me. How was I going to get back to my wigwam? I tried to move, but found that I couldn’t. I tried to move the bear, but she was too heavy. My broken leg also pained me very much. Till now I had not been missed at the camp, but as it grew later and darkness had set in and I did not return, anxiety arose as to my safety not so much among the old squaws, for they thought I was a coward, but more so among the young squaws. My absence caused anxiety and deep thought in one especially. This one girl was the chief’s daughter. She became very anxious, and sneaking off into the silent night when the others were not looking, searched for me. I became unconscious. I do not know how long I was in this state, but when I opened my eyes it was daylight. The bear was no longer lying across my body, and as I looked up, I met two sparkling eyes very near to me. The chief’s daughter had found me and made me as comfortable as possible. With her help I finally succeeded in reaching my wigwam. Here she cared for me till I was well again. ;

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After the hunting party had returned, they brought my prey to camp and took the two cubs prisoners. The old bear proved to be one noto rious among the Indians for killing many brave warriors, and conse quently I was not treated any longer as a coward, but was permitted to take part in everything. In time they looked upon me as one of their bravest. The old chief also accepted me as his son-in-law, and I built this log cabin where you are in now and lived many happy years with my squaw. But one spring she was attacked by a fever and died. I buried her about ten feet directly in front of this cabin. Every autumn I come back here to visit her grave and spend some time at this old cabin, and that is the only excuse I have for my intrusion to-night. With these words the old Indian finished his story. I was greatly impressed by his story; for I had seen the grave and noticed that the cabin was a peculiar one and had believed that some story must be connected with it. A few weeks later I inquired about this old man and was told, greatly to my astonishment, that he was the J. T2. chief of this tribe.

OUR LAST DAY IN CAMP.

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One summer, three of us agreed to go camping. We went to one of the lakes not very far from our homes, and here we spent a very pleasant week. It was our first experience at camping, and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Saturday noon we were going to leave. In order not to come home empty-handed but to let others have some benefit from our trip, we wanted to take some fish home with us. We had been able to supply ourselves plentifully with fresh fish every day during that week, the lake being full of sunfish, croppies, pickerel and bass. Accordingly, we went out Friday to catch a large mess of fish. We had exceptionally good luck, catching more than we had expected. Fully satisfied, we went ashore and prepared our supper. Then we strung the fish on a line and tied them to a tree farther out in the lake, lest any animal that might be prowling round might touch them. Be fore going to bed, we agreed to get up early the next morning and catch a few more. Then we were going to break camp. We all awoke bright and early, got our tackle ready, and went to the boat. Before going out, we wanted to see how our fish were faring. We could see them from a short distance, but they looked rather queer. There was no distinct outline, and in places they seemed to be pecu liarly white. When we came to the tree, we saw what had happened. A turtle had eaten of each one during the night! Our whole day’s fishing was spoiled. We had nothing to take home now. Most likely, our hard-luck story would not be believed, simpjy branded as a “fish-story.” And even if the others would believe it,

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would we not be teased and taunted for letting our fish be taken away from us in such a manner? “All we can do now is to go out and catch some more,” said Harold. “And I suppose it will be just our luck that the fish won’t bite this morn ing, so that we shan’t be able to catch anything.” Lamenting would not help, so the only thing left was to try our luck. First we trolled in order to catch some big fish, but it was' of no avail; we did not even get a bite. Having some frogs with us, we tried for bass. It was the same story here. We went to the places where we had always been so successful during the foregoing days, but it did not help. We tried still fishing, but this also did not bring any results. Our patience was sorely tried. At other times we had told one an other, “Fishermen must have patience,” but when we mentioned this once or twice that morning, it seemed grim irony. It was past the time we had set for the breaking of camp, but we were determined to catch something, it did not matter any more how small it might be. “Let’s troll once more” was proposed and immediately ac cepted. We had gone half-way across the lake when Harold suddenly jumped. “I’ve got a strike,” he said eagerly, and then, “He’s on.” This brought some life into us again. We were watching for the end of Harold’s line. It seemed too good to be true, but really, there was a fair-sized pickerel. Slowly, but surely he was brought alongside the boat and taken in. We could not help shouting at our good luck. Harold played his line out again, and we rowed on. Before we had reached the other end of the lake, I caught another pickerel. Going back, Harold caught a third, but this was the end. We trolled the lake several times after that, but without success. “It seems as though we shan’t be able to catch any more,” said Harold, “so we may as well stop. Besides, we had better eat our break fast and then break camp, so that we may leave in time to come home before dark. There are three of us, one fish to each one, that’s the best we can do this year.” So we left the lake and broke camp. We had something, at least, to show at home. Our story was be lieved, and we were not teased. But the next year we guarded our selves against such a happening. Nevertheless, we laughed afterwards at our first attempt at camping.

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EMTOMAL With this issue the Black and Red passes into the hands of a new staff. Its management has been intrusted to a partly new and inex perienced staff. It is now left to us to continue the steady and praise worthy work of our predecessors and to uphold the old standard. The departing staff has constantly endeavored to make this journal a worthy representative of our college, and undoubtedly they have succeeded. The paper contained interesting literary matter, good editorials, they being its strongest point, with the remaining columns well balanced, and throughout the paper showed evidence of vigor and perseverance of the editors. In short it was their aim accurately and interestingly to represent the college through the good medium, the college paper. That, too, the new staff will endeavor to do, and if each individual editor does his duty and does not relax, our-college paper will, through our com bined efforts, maintain its old standard. But the editors can not do this alone, no matter how energetic they work. They need the co-operation of all the students, alumni and pro fessors. In fact the students are in part responsible for a large part of the paper’s success. The literary department is largely dependent on them. Do not disappoint us when asked to contribute an article by

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saying: *‘1 have no time to spare, I wish you would try and get some one else.” That is a poor excuse and only adds to the difficulties of the management of the paper. Why not sit down and show some of your latent literary talent? But seeing what you have done in the previous numbers, we also, feel confident that you will willingly respond to our call for help and supply the literary column with articles during the coming year. If the students loyally support the college paper, should not the alumni also show interest in the same? They should be proud of the paper and lend a helping hand. It is rather difficult for us to gather alumni news on account of the widespread field our alumni cover. There fore we kindly entreat you to continue the work, which some have faithfully done, to contribute some literary matter for every issue. The editors fully feel the great responsibility placed upon them and the work the new duty brings with it, but if students, alumni and pro fessors do their duty, we assure you we will do all we can in the interest of your and our paper, The Black and Red.

PERSISTENCY. By far the greater part of those of whom it is said they had a “streak of good luck” have in reality fought hard against adverse circumstances, and only through untiring persistency, did they pass from round to round on the ladder of good fortune. Be not disheartened by slight failures, but benefiting by former experience, begin the battle anew and “just keep on keeping on.” Only step by step do we advance in life, so satisfy yourself with small beginnings. Let Demosthenes be your model. What did not this man, who was at one time a sickly child laboring under many physical disadvantages, and with such natural impediments to overcome as a harsh and unpleasing voice and weak lungs, accomplish? Nevertheless it was his almost unparalleled per sistency and strong will power that made him the peer of ancient orators. His first appearance in public was a complete failure; but it spurred him on to try harder to reach the goal of his ambition. Demosthenes did not try one day and rest the next; he tried hard and for months at a time; he kept up the good intention and succeeded. So let nothing hinder you from preparing your lessons day for day, lest you tear down what has been built up with such difficulty. Do not let the mistaken notion that you will get along just as well by taking a vacation tor a few days, lead you astray: it will render you incapable and unfit to• ge right down and work with the same zeal as before. Now as laugtiing spring is drawing nigh, do not let the pleasant evenings tempt you, show what stuff you are of to the last.

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The Lyceum met once during the month of March, on March 4. The programme was as follows: 1. Music—Clarinet Solo and Piano G. Schlei and W. Schaller 2. Recitation—Die Loewenbraut . ..............................G. Fisher 3. Recitation—The Solitude of Alexander Selkirk...Reinhold Fenske 4. Recitation—Das Grab am Busento---.. .Fred Marohn 5. Recitation—The Georgia Volunteer... . .Plugo Pankow 6. Recitation—Das Gruene Tier.............. Plerbert Lietzau 7. Recitation—Aben Ben Ahem............... .... Harry Huth 8. Recitation—The Sign of the Cross... .Helmuth Plass 9. Recitation—Improved “Enoch Arden” ........Wm. Beitz 10. Dialogue—The Irishman and the Coon..Justus Ruege and E. Quehl 11. Music—Piano Duet.................................. G. Schlei and W. Schaller Mr. E. Quehl distinguished himself in this number as a perfect imi tator of a black slave. Mr. Paul Kleinhammcr was master of ceremonies and Mr. F. H. Wurl critic.

The Philomathian met twice during the month of March. The pro gramme rendered on March 11, is appended: 1. Piano Solo ................................................ A. Pamperin 2. Declamation—Crossing the Bar............. H. Klingbiel 3. Declamation—Regulus.............................. ..A. Werner 4. Reading—A Perverse Hen....................... .. E. Hertler 5. Declamation—Trials of a Twin............... F. Manteufel 6. Declamation—Der Fischer..................... .. W. Wente 7. Declamation—For a’ This and a’ That.. ..........A. Sitz 8. Declamation—Suabian Intelligence........ H. Hoenicke 9. Dialogue—An Interrupted Birthday Party..W. Spiering, R. Starke, O. Kehrberg, G. Schroeder, L. Vogl, A. Gerhard The dialogue of this programme proved very successful, more so, if considered that it was with the exception of one rendered entirely by members of the freshman class. The second programme was arranged by A. Sitz, master of cere monies, as follows: 1. Clarinet Solo, accomp. by Schaller................. . ...G. Schlei 2. Declamation—Belsazar..................................... H. Klingbiel 3. Declamation—Write Them a Letter To-night ....H. Koch 4. Reading—The Gladiator.................................. . .A. Werner

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Piano Solo..................................................................... Reading—Highland Chase, “Lady of the Lake”---Declamation—Leonore................................................ Reading—Abschnitt aus Herder’s Schulrede........... Reading—The Terrors of the Black Hole of Calcutta Henry Schroeder was appointed critic.

A. Pamperin ---- J. Masch .. .0. Toepel ---- G. Schlei ,. .W. Wente

Vivat the Black and Red was the general sentiment expressed at the banquet tendered the departing Senior editors by the staff 1911-12. Fourteen were present, and not one but pronounced it a complete suc cess. By some it was said to surpass any former Black and Red banquet for pleasure and a good time. The editor-in-chief, Mr. Frank Reier, T2, was appointed toast-master on the suggestion of his predecessor. He retaliated by calling upon Mr. Werner for the first speech. Throughout the evening the toast master acquitted himself of his duty with credit. Mr. Werner spoke of the difficulties of editing the Black and Red, dwelling especially on the fact that in order to be successful the staff must work as one body, aiding their “chief” and in return being advised and encouraged by the “chief.” He then gave his successor some hints gained from a year’s experience at editing. The former Business Manager, Mr. F. Schweppc, was the next to have the floor. He also gave his successor advice and narrated some of his experience, pleasurable and otherwise, while on B. and R. duty, but advised the boys not to be discouraged by his and the editor-inchief’s summing up of trials and difficulties to be overcome, but to plow on with a will. One of his points was the expediency of keeping on the good side of the merchants who lend their support to the paper. The new editor-in-chief followed with a short speech of thanks for the advice and an exhortation to his co-editors to follow in the foot steps of former staffs. All the others were called upon in due order, some showing not a little reluctance to speak. Most of the other speeches were freer as to subject and more or less humorous. One of the most interesting, though not a humorous one, was by Mr. W. Schaller, the ex-exchange editor. This speaker drew his ideas from the tasteful decoration, pictur ing it as a representation of ideal work for the Black and Red. The streamers of black and red crepe rising from the table to the ceiling were to show that the Black and Red should always tend upwards, the flickering candles around the center piece that the Black and Red should hold aloft the light of wisdom; the numerals 1911, 1912, 1913, and 1914 at the^ corners of the banquet table that all students, but especially the collegiate department, should join in working for the Black and Red.

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That we should not break relations with the college, but keep in touch with our alma mater after leaving, with the Black and Red as a medium, was the topic of another speaker. The old staff was toasted repeatedly and also the new staff. Other toasts were drunk to our Alma Mater, to Dr. Ott, for his unceasing efforts in behalf of the Black and Red, and to the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. J. Koeninger. The speeches were interspersed with songs rendered by all present. A favorite was “Hail to Thee, 0 Alma Mater,” rendered as “Honor to the Black and Red, Paper that we love.” It was at a late hour that the motion to adjourn was made; the ex editor, in behalf of the departing editors, thanked the new staff for their hospitality; the new editor-in-chief expressed his gratitude to the old members for their efforts at cheering up the new members, who had proved rather timid at first; and the company broke up singing, “Ach, dass wir scheiden mtissen.” CHORUS. As the year advances, it becomes more apparent day by day that the N. W. C. Chorus is to play a more important role in the concerts this year than ever before. During the last few months, thanks to the un tiring efforts of Director Bolle, the work of the chorus has been ad vanced to a standard never before attained. The new members have been thoroughly drilled, and the chorus is now working as a unit, and in a manner that would soon satisfy the most exacting of critics. The songs selected for the concerts, Gounod’s “Soldiers’ Chorus,” and Strauss’ “An der Schoenen Blauen Donau,” have been faithfully prac ticed and need only a few finishing touches to make them presentable. In addition to this a number of other songs have been mastered. Prof. Bolle is also training the members of the chorus in various vocal exer cises and scales to insure faultless intonation from all the boys. The organization now numbers fifty-two members and is consider ably larger than in any other preceding year. As it is also on a sound basis financially, there is every reason to believe that in June the chorus will be able to look back upon the most successful year of its existence.

VESUVIUS. It will probably interest former members of the Vesuvius to hear how the club progressed during the past year. Although the society’s membership was very much diminished by the graduating class last June, the remaining members did not lose interest, but looked ahead

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for a prosperous new year. The first step taken in this direction was the election of some very competent officers, which resulted as follows: President, Frank Reier; vice-president., August Pamperin; secretary, John Masch; treasurer, Arthur Berg; sergeant at arms, Arthur Tacke; assistant sergeant, Theodore Schliepsick. The next object in view was to beautify the room. This was done by decorating it neatly with various pictures and bunting appropriate to our cozy little smoking den. Much attention was paid to the cleanliness of the room; it was swept daily and thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned every Saturday afternoon. The regular meetings were held every Saturday evening from 6 o’clock to 7, and the programmes rendered were in general pretty good, as the increase in the number of visitors at each meeting showed. Soon many of these applied for admission, not minding the initiation generally feared so much. With the approach of spring and its warm weather it was decided to close the meetings for this school-year on the first of April. The last three programmes were given in the following manner: On March 18, by the Sophomores and Freshmen; the next by the Juniors; and the last by the Seniors. With the last meeting the remaining members bade the Seniors fare well. May none of the former members forget the good times they enjoyed in the smoking-room of their alma mater.

NORTHWESTERN’S WAY. In the last issue of the Black and Red appeared the words for an American college song for a German-American college by M. Sprengling, ’94. Mr. M. Sprengling also wrote a fitting melody for the song at the time. Lately the melody has been arranged for band by Mr. Rich ard Hardege, one of Watertown’s foremost musicians. This arrange ment is by no means his first achievement and was only done as a special favor for our band. It goes without saying that every member appreciates his kindness.

DR. NOTZ’S CLASSES. On account of the illness of Dr. Notz, Sr., some changes of schedule have been made. Mr. Edgar Melzer, a member of the class of ’09, has charge of some of the lower classes, while Dr. Notz’s work has been distributed amongst the members of the faculty. Mr. Melzer has been instructor at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn., for some time.

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ATHLETE CS As has been stated in the previous number, Captain A. Berg expects to turn out a baseball team that will surpass the nines of the last two years in every respect. Although the loss of the last year’s graduates belonging to the team (R. Ziesemer, E. Berg, I. Frey, P. Lehmann, and M. Whyte) will be severely felt for some time, our captain, nevertheless, feels confident that he shall find able candidates to fill the vacant positions. L. Mahnke will succeed R. Ziesemer and take charge of home-plate, while Captain Berg will again step into the pitcher’s box and do some wonderful twirling, which gained a great reputation for him last year. We shall have a battery this year that will not only be able to compete, but, undoubtedly, surpass any other college battery in the state. If it should however happen, in case of necessity, that a different man has to be put into the box, we find a very competent pitcher in J. Masch, our present baseball manager, who will not let the honorable place be put into disgrace. The responsibility of holding down the first bag will be placed in the hands of O. Kehrberg, who made his debut on the base ball diamond in the game with the strong Watertown nine last Decora tion Day; and many spectators may recollect his remarkable playing on that day. Our last year’s shortstop “Tubby” Koch has temporarily been ordered to rule over second base and its territory. “Bill” Wietzke will succeed Koch at shortstop. A new man to us on the baseball field is Quehl, who, nevertheless, has shown himself, in the few practice games that have been played till the present time of writing, as a re markable player; he has gained the confidence of all the boys that he will be capable of holding the responsible position of third base. Other strong candidates and contenders for infield positions are Carl Schweppe and “Pete” Burk, who might make the last three players’ positions pre carious. If it should be discovered that these two players will do better than the present holders of the infield positions, then Koch and Wietzke will be shifted into the outfield. Fred Schweppe, who through his ex traordinary sprinting and catching, shatted many a batter’s hope of receiving a hit last year, will again do his duty in left field. Carl Kluender will temporarily reign over the territory of center field. The position of right field may be given to Ruege, who is at present pitching for the second team, in order to have another pitcher in the team and relieve Capt. Berg. These are the positions of the players at present, but changes may take place during the course of the season. "T

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PIS UtEBOS ©MfOOTS THE LORIMER CASE. By a vote of forty to forty-six it was recently decided in the U. S. Senate, which alone has the power to test the eligibility of its members, that Win. Lorimer of Illinois be allowed to retain his office of U. S. Senator. The case which is thereby ended has been attracting universal attention for a year or more, but it was not until the Senate probed the affair that all the details were learnt by the public. On August 8, 1908, at a direct primary in Illinois a vote was taken of the people to “guide the State Legislature in its election of U. S. senators." At this primary Lorimer, then a Republican member of the House of Representatives, did not receive a single vote. In the legis lature the battle over the election of senators lasted from Jan. 19, 1909, until May 26, during which time ninety-five ballots were cast. It was not until the last but fifth vote taken that Lorimer’s name appeared. Then, and the following three times, he received a single vote, but on May 26, he was elected by one hundred-and-eight votes, fifty-three Democratic and fifty-five Republican, having a majority of fourteen. Owing to the strange manner of Lorimer’s election many believed that money had played a part. Certain members of the Illinois Legis lature were also tried for bribery and corruption, but the trial was not ended when Lorimer took his seat in the Senate in June, 1910. On a petition of the Legislative Voters’ League of Chicago the Senate ap pointed a committee to look into this matter. This committee found that four members of the Illinois Legislature had testified in court of having received bribes. By previous cases the custom is, however, established that an election is invalid: (1) When the person elected par ticipates in one or more acts of bribery or attempts at bribery, or sanc tions or encourages bribery. (2) When by bribery or corrupt practices enough votes arc obtained to change the results of the election. Noth ing could be found to prove that Lorimer was himself connected with the bribing, it also would have taken seven votes to change the out come of the election, as Lorimer had a majority of fourteen. Still this is weak ground for the Senate to permit him to hold office, for the votes of those members who were accused, by those four who confessed, of having given the bribes cannot be counted as “honest votes.” It fur thermore appears from a speech of Senator La Follette that one other Democratic member, now dead, was present when the bribes were given, and in his possession the same number of the same sized checks were found as those given the others. Another member could not be found when a subpoena was issued against him. Still another refused to answer any questions concerning the matter. It is, however, possible that great injustice is being done Lorimer, and this his friends strongly assert, but it remains for them to prove that the accusations are false.

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A young writer of most promising abilities was lost when David Graham Phillips met his tragic death in New York on January 25. The following words spoken by Henry Menchen in praise of David Phillips are not mere flattery: “Mr. Phillips wrote as if novel-writing were a serious business, demanding preparation, reflection, ardor, skill. He seemed to be firmly convinced that people whose doings he is describing are real human beings.” Mr. Phillips was more than a mere graphic and popular novelist of the day. He was, moreover, an important factor in the development of the present-day fiction in America, and a young man of fine moral fiber, more a partisan and a reformer, than an impartial and a broad-minded observer of life,—the bravest and most incorruptible of talented young authors in a time when the “prostitution of intellectual faculties in the service of organized greed” has become one of the most ominous and melancholy signs of the day. Perhaps Mr. Phillips attracted most attention with “The Treason of the Senate,” a series of political articles written by him for the Cos mopolitan Magazine in 1906. But many of his novels are of such a calibre that those interested in the fiction of to-day cannot afford to pass them by unnoticed. His novels in general portray some ethical or social problem of the present day. Mr. Phillips does not, however, point out the morals he wishes to bring out as much through his characters as through slight comments running all through his stories. He tries to force the reader to see things through the medium of his eyes, thereby often weakening some of his strongest scenes. Another fault, if fault we may call it, of Mr. Phillips’s is that he knows too much about his subject and only with great labor could he separate the essential from the unessential parts in his stories. He was often forced to cast whole chapters of his writing aside as irrelevant. As he did not see each little happening as an isolated incident, but saw the all-pervading human relationship, he had a broader view of life and necessarily impresses his reader also with the bigness and vitality of the world. Through prac tice and experience he was fast overcoming the difficulty he found in mastering the technique of construction. This tended to improve his whole style, and had he lived he would no doubt have brought his writ ings to a high degree of perfection. ALUMNI PERSONALS. Rev. H. C. Moussa from Jefferson, Wis., paid a short visit to his former colleagues here on March 28. From a copy of the “University of Washington Daily,” from Seattle, we t wC >LMr* Plath, ’10, is a graduate student at the University t-t • ut an? in a<^ition is doing some teaching at the University Heights School of Seattle, Wash. Through the columns of the same p per we are informed that Mr. Plath participated as Paul Werner, former sergeant under Tellheim, in the rendition of “Minna von Barn-

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When we were sent to college To get an education, When first we heard the brass band Which met us at the station, When first we trod the hallowed ground Where fountains wisdom spout, And stood before the learned men Who turned them on and out, When we were told the bill of fare For body, mind and soul, Then, like to campus, off we rushed Prepared to reach our goal! And back we went to mother Each year for our vacation, Because, forsooth, we needed A little recreation,— Our pockets lined with emptiness, Our heads with science packed, An eye or two, tinged black and blue, And features sorely hacked. But we were greeted, petted, nursed, By kith and kin at home; And with our friends we played and sung And through the fields did roam. And now let fate but lead us Pursuing our vocation,— Mayhap without a brass band To meet us at the station! In mind we’ll tread the same old ground Where wisdom’s fountains spout, Remembering the learned men Who stood and passed it out; We’ll ever brave the bill of fare For body, mind and soul; And when we part we’ll bear from hence “Honoris causa’s’’ scroll! Chorus: I may not be Ph. D. A Bishop or a king; 1 may not own a railroad throne And go skyrocketing; Perhaps I’ll stay but single day In some partic’lar spot, But where I’ve been, there will be seen My mark to the i dot! And all shall cry with pride and joy, There goes a man, indeed! "Ahoy, ahoy, Northwestern boy, Best type of college breed!" '91.

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EIXUAMES The February number of College Chips (Luther College, Decorah, Iowa) contains some very interesting and carefully selected articles. Of special interest is the essay, “The Rights of Man.” It is an exceed ingly clear and succinct account of “the history of the rights of the human race, the declarations that recognize the general principles of man over against the ruler and his favorites.” The article “Satan in Paradise Lost” is also commendable. It is written in a fresh and clear style, and gives one a good resume of Milton’s immortal epic. Your editorial column, however, is susceptible of improvement. You could at least add one or two editorials in place of the college notes, etc. The other departments are good. The exchanges, especially, are read able and accurate, and contain, on the whole, what is best worth know ing. The quality of the articles in the March number of the M. H. Aerolith (Plymouth, Wis.) is excellent. The first article entitled “The King James’ Version of the Bible” is written in good English, and is at once valuable and interesting. We certainly must say with Huxley that the Authorized Version of the English Bible is written “in the noblest and purest English, and abounds in exquisite beauties of mere literary form.” We also enjoyed the German article “Patricius.” It is a brief, but enter taining sketch of the apostle and patron of Ireland. If one were to judge from the contents of your department entitled “Anecdotes and Humor,” it seems as if the editor of the column thought it appropriate to put out an “Irish number” of your periodical for March. The jokes are all “Irish.” One interesting feature of the March issue of the Lesbian Herald (Frederick, Md.) is the strong literary department. The first literary article, “Rossetti: The Poet-Painter,” although somewhat superficial, is written in a pleasant style. Rossetti, a man of extraordinary genius, was both poet and painter. “His poet-soul influenced his painting, while the artist in him scattered the lovely pictures throughout his poems.” The stories “The Revenge of Buddha,” and “The Head of Apollo” are orig inal and interesting. They are both well written. Your editorial col umn, however, is neglected. One editorial for a college paper with a staff of ten editors is hardly sufficient. The February number of The Columbiad (Portland, Oregon) contains a good literary department. The two essays, “Our Ideal-Wash ington” and “Caliban” interested us very much. Most of all, however, we enjoyed the short story “Jerry’s Sacrifice.” The plot is well devel oped, as the author has a genuine power of narration and of selection. The other story, entitled “Holding Down His Claim,” is not so well carried out. Nevertheless it shows the conditions that reign when gov ernment land is opened for settlement. One weakness of your maga-

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zine is that you have no exchange department. We believe that you could improve your paper very much by adding an exchange column. The February number of the Doane Owl (Crete, Nebraska) came to us with a very weak literary department. It contains only two short stories. The first “The Cistern,” a story of college days, is quite inter esting. The other “The Traveling Man Loses Out” is too short. The editorial on “Honesty” has a few good thoughts and ideas in it. Very true it is “that the four years of a man’s college course cover the period when more is done toward the building of character than at any other period in life.” The editor of the exchange department apparently does not think it worth while to criticise, or judge, a few magazines. We think it is far better to express your judgment of what you read, than to acknowledge the receipt of perhaps twenty-five magazines on threefourths of a page of valuable space.

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L©€^LS On Sunday morning, March 26, our Quartette journeyed to Jefferson by means of horse and buggy, rendered a few selections in the Lutheran church at that place, and returned towards evening by the same mode of conveyance. It goes without saying that the members spent a de lightful time. Hans Press, Prep., left for his home in Winside, Nebraska, March 21, to be confirmed. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Kiessling, residing at Jefferson, Wis., called on their son Elmer on March 22. On March 17, Art. Tacke, ’12, received a call from X. Coleman, Chicago. E.' Birkholz, ’09, and P. Koehler, ’09, visited here March 24 and 25, respectively. “Phil” made use of the opportunity to pitch a part of a game for our first nine in its contest with the second. E. Dornfeld and E. Zillmer, Preps., passed March 26, at Ixonia. March 11, G. Kapanke, Prep., was pleasantly entertained at the home of W. A. Klatt, Columbus. A. Eppling, Prep., spent March 5, in Milwaukee. On March 13, Arnold Mueller, Prep., enjoyed the company of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Mueller, and his brother George. Mr. C. Drowatzky called on his son Leon, Prep., March 11 and 12. Rev. J. Glaeser stopped to see his son Martin, Prep., while enroute to Milwaukee, March 9. L. Drowatzky received a brief call from Fred Bruhn March 23. Rupert Bartz, ’12, of Fall Creek, Wis., was called home Thursday morning, March 30. The following students discontinued their studies at N. W. C. during the month of March: Carl Uffenbeck, Charlton Wimberley, Carl Martin, Charles and Erich Spath, and Webster Harbert, all members of the Prep, department. The Rev. Aug. C. Bendler was here March 21. The picture of our new “gym” was exhibited here and duly appre ciated by all students. Hermann Pankow, ’12, Arnold Sitz, ’14, and Hugo Pankow, ’14, spent March 26, at the home of Fred Neumann, Ixonia. Let it suffice to say that a number of the fair sex was present and a fine time ensued. On Saturday afternoon, March 23, the inviting spring weather caused the following: A. Hanke, ’ll, E. Hertler, ’ll, E. Reim, ’ll, W. Schaller, ’ll, E. Sauer, ’ll, H. Schroeder, ’12, A. Werner, ’ll, and W. Wente, T1 to take a “hike” to Johnsons Creek. The distance of eight and one half miles was covered in two hours. \

—Basebawl! —Ouch, my arm! —Webster! . —Smally (in Physics hour as the Dr. is filling a tube with water to make a resonance tube): That thing is just like the Phiharmomc Orches tra, they won’t play either unless they get enough to drink. —Prof.: Was fuer Geld brauchte man zu Homer’s Zeiten. K-b-1: Ochsen! —Prof.: That is just like trying to jump across a ditch and missing it by two inches. Fish: Take two jumps. —Dr.: What is a paradox? Pieni: An instrument for measuring upward pressure. —Walter K.: The general was shot by a bullet. —Someone: Do you produce wave motion when you p ay y Smally: No, but whenever I blow on my instrument the young mole cules start fighting and we have all kinds of music. —Prof.: Wenn man ein Examen macht, dann geziemt es si jn den Namen oben auf der ersten Seite schreibfcT-genera <foch class—natuerlich wenn man ein Examen korngiert, so zuerst wissen wer es geschreiben hat. —St-u-ch: Oh! I wish I had an ankle brace! H-lmk: That won’t do you any good; I had an ankle brace when I broke my arm last summer.

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—-Heard at the ball game: Louie! How many outs iss dere? —P-l-ch-k is developing an eye for baseball, for he is good at keeping his eye on the ball. From the looks of his left eye however, it seems that he must have had his eye too close to the ball in a certain game. —A. (Zum Prof, der im Bade ist) Herr Prof, was tun sie wenn jetzt ein Regen Komrnt? Prof.: Ich tauche einfach unter damit ich nicht nass werde. —Dr.: What is the average temperature of Watertown? Lu-kl: Luke warm. —Walter: Doctor, is that sonometer written in C? —Prof, (angered at something) : Immer vom Standpunkt eines “livery Stables.” B.: Ja, ich bin heut Mgr. —Did “Zibi” get his smile from eating Quaker Oats? Never. Just ask him. —Prof.: Das ist keineswegs ein Drama, wo vielleicht vierundzwanzig vergiftet oder aufgehaengt umherliegen und zuletzt nur einer uebrig bleibt. —Man is like a kerosene lamp. He isn’t especially bright, usually smokes, frequently goes out at night, and is often turned down. —Occasionally stand aside and watch yourself go by. —Dr.: From what Latin hymn is the name “do” in music taken? Quehl: Doughnut! —Spitz (in his speech) : The Whig party was organized in 18——. Spatz: It would be appropriate if our “Baldy” Spitz would join the Whig (wig) party. —Dr. (speaking of electromagnetic waves in Physics hour) : Now, F-nk, name some great practical application of these waves. F- -k: Macaroni (Marconi) application.

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THE BLACK AND RED.

Volume XV.

Watertown, Wis., May, 1911.

Number 2.

THE LURE OF THE UNIFORM. "He"0. m°ther, now how do you like your ‘Little Boy Blue’?” Thus ank accosted his mother when he returned from the recruiting s a ion to enjoy a few more days under the parental roof, and bid arewell to his old home to be turned into one of Uncle Sam’s regulars, e was called Hank for short, though his real name was Henry, ow andsome he looked in his blue uniform! At last he had attained W, ^le was *° choose his occupation, and now he was on the at e~ to success* He was bent on being a soldier. Already when I la“ he looked upon the great generals as his ideal. The one glorious day, each year, to which he always looked forward, was Decoraf!°n , On lhat day he was sure to see a body of soldiers march to p ace where the braves that laid down their life for their country vere s eeping. How he wished that he too might some day don the blue

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uniform and march on while the band played the national airs! When school was over, he was sure to be on an expedition of some kind or other with his playmates. Winter had its joys for him in being a time to erect snow forts and have the pitched snow battles. He was life from top to toe and was everywhere yet nowhere. The only time he was sure to be about was when mother had put pies in the cupboard, and one of the times that he was nowhere was when his mother looked for them shortly after for some reason of which Hank was fully aware. His one aim had always been to go to West Point, but owing to the circum stances of the family his mother could not give him the preparatory schooling necessary to enter there. After he had turned sixteen, he was sent to his Uncle Joe, who owned a large farm in southern Minnesota. His mother thereby hoped to change Hank’s mind. With reluctance he complied with his mother’s wishes. There he had no other boys with whom he could now go about on his expeditions, but one thing he had which made up in part for all he had lost: an old veteran of the Civil War was making his home with his uncle and all the long winter evenings were spent in popping corn and listening to the war adventures of the old soldier; and, strange to say, Hank never tired of them, though they were told over and over again. So instead of suppressing his aspiration it was nourished here on the farm. The lure of the uniform had something fascinatng for lum which he could not resist. For five long years he lived a life here with nature, and he believed the time would never come when he would be twenty-one, the time when his mother had told him he might choose his occupation. At last the day did come, and Hank still had as eager a desire for the army as ever before. His first plan, that of going to West Point, was frustrated, but the old veteran had told him there was still one way open for him by which he might some day be, if not a general, at least an officer of lower rank. So when the day arrived, lie boarded the train for the city with his old adviser without first writing his mother about his plans, lest she might persuade him to refrain from taking this step which he thought so essential to his future welfare. They had no trouble in finding the recruiting station, and with palpitating heart Hank awaited the outcome of his physical examination. But being a boy who had lived with nature all his life, he had no difficulty and passed as one of the most robust figures examined for years. After having taken his oath of loyalty, he at once donned the army blue and was given a week’s time to bid farewell to his friends and relatives before he was again to report at the office, to be assigned to his troop. All this happened to Hank in a very short time; in less than an hour he was transformed from a farm hand to one of Uncle Sam’s boys. When they were leaving the recruiting station, the officer in charge remarked to his assistant: “That almost brought tears to my. eyes. Here’s that old veteran about to step out of ranks and hand in his

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checks, bringing this boy to take his place; fearing the protection of the nation might be less secure, should he drop out and no one take his place.” “Yes!” replied his assistant, “and while I looked over books of years ago, I find the old ‘gent’ was already loyal to his country while ip actual service. Twice, it is stated, he saved the life of his captain by greatly endangering his own.” At the depot the old veteran once more pressed the hand of his youthful successor and then boarded the train for the old farm. Hank took the train for his old Wisconsin home. While en route he was thinking of what a surprise this would be to his mother and brother and sisters. After arrival he at once turned his steps to the house where he had spent his boyhood days and introduced himself as mentioned in the beginning. “Why, aren’t you working for your uncle any more?” asked his mother, after the effect of the successful surprise had passed over. “O yes! mother,” replied Hank, “only I changed places. For five years I’ve worked for Uncle Joe, now I’m with Uncle Sam for the next three years. I believe he is in more need of my services.” Hank was in his glory for the few days allotted him before going into actual service. Bidding farewell had always been a trying ordeal for Hank, so we will pass over that lest his dignity as one of Uncle Sam’s braves be lowered. So almost before he was aware of it, he was again en route for the recruiting station. The old recruiting master was there to meet him; and since Hank preferred a life on horse to that on foot, he was assigned to Troop B of the 6th U. S. Cavalry, then stationed at Fort Sheridan. He left immediately for the fort and soon accustomed himself to bar rack life. But an opportunity to see some actual warfare was not long wanting. He had hardly learned all the tactics when orders were received from headquarters at Washington that the 6th U. S. Cavalry was to leave for the Philippines. Hank believed this to be another step nearer his mark. They embarked on a sultry autumn day and arrived at Manila in time to eat their “Thanksgiving turkey,” which consisted of something quite different. But though he had for the first time missed this toothsome bird from his Thanksgiving table, he was more in condition to leave at once for the interior of the island, where some of the smaller tribes were unruly. During the first week they were engaged in at least a half-dozen skir mishes with the guerrillas, and whenever Hank was with the attacking force he was sure to be one of the foremost and daring. One day a small detachment was sent out on scout duty. Hank was detailed as one of them. They had scoured the country for miles without meeting with any hostile natives and were about to return to camp when the crack of rifles was heard. Judging by the rapidity that the cracks fol-

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lowed, a goodly number of the enemy was to be expected. But there was no time to lose. The officer in charge gave the command to make a raid on them, but before they had advanced many rods this order was followed by one to form a circle about them and then close up. This worked successfully, and in a few minutes the band of natives was dis armed and led away as prisoners of war. No one but Hank was found to be hurt, a bullet had entered the muscle of his left arm. He was disabled for further immediate duty and sent back to the hospital at Manila. His wound healed quickly, and he was about to join his troop again when the regiment was ordered to China to assist in suppressing the Boxer Rebellion. So on June 16, 1900, they set sail for Tientsin. From there they left for Peking to protect the U. S. interests there. When the Yellow Dragon had created enough of a disturbance and was quieting down, the 6th was ordered to embark for the States. Hank had but one more year of service. This was spent at Fort Meade, S. Dak., and all his spare time was taken up in study. He had been promoted to the rank of corporal upon arrival and would upon re-enlist ment, after his three years had expired, be advanced one step nearer to his goal, that of sergeant, provided he was able to pass the examination. The day when his furlough was to begin arrived all too soon, yet he felt a sort of a longing to see his old home again. He chose a route by which he could pay his Uncle Joe and his old adviser a visit. No one was prouder to press Hank’s hand than the old veteran, and he stopped over for several days till his supply of army adventures was exhausted. But there was one tie that bound him closer than to either his Uncle or the old veteran, the tie that bound him to his mother. Hank was in the habit of taking his enemies by surprise and like wise his friends. So no letter stating the date of his arrival was sent. But since he had written a few months ago that he might receive a two months’ leave of absence, his mother’s instinct seemed to tell her that her son was near. Hank arrived and again found the family circle almost in the same manner he left it three years ago, save the changes that Father Time makes on all of us. The two months passed all too quickly, and one beautiful spring morning again found Hank at the fort in the Black Hills. The following day he took his examination and upon his merits was ranked as sergeant. Here he was at the end of the ladder with no further chance for promo tion save for some act of bravery in time of war. But no war was in sight. For several years no opportunity presented itself to show his valor. Frequent practice marches were made, but they had lost their zest, since he had already participated in actual skirmishes. It was on one of these marches, one beautiful May morning, that they left the fort for a week’s march. For two days they had been under way. On the evening of the second day the rain poured down incessantly.

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Camp was broken next morning in the midst of the pouring rain, yet everything went well in spite of the rain in this more or less mountainous country, until they reached the Little Snake River, a narrow, but deep and swift running stream which the pouring rain had swelled to almost twice its normal size. The river was to be forded. Hank, who was lead ing one platoon, did not hesitate to plunge his faithful steed into the turbulent waters. Others followed him, and he chose a landing-place across the stream a few rods downward, allowing for the swift current. His horse carried him safely across and with his forefeet on the rocky bank, a few feet above the water level, was about to draw himself and his rider out of the water, when his hind feet, having no foothold what ever on the steep bank, went down; and horse and rider turned a somer sault backward into the water. Both battled with the current to gain the shore. The horse succcded, but Hank, weighed down with his poncho and other clothing, was unable to reach it and was carried down stream. A number of his comrades who were not yet in the water gal loped down alongside the river for some distance, hoping that he might again make his appearance above water. He did, but a great distance from the place where they had expected. The guidon-staff was thrown to him; but Hank was down again before it reached him. After every thing seemd in vain, a detachment was sent down stream to recover the body, but it was not found until late the next day, several miles down stream, where the river made a big bend. The corpse was taken to the fort and was the following day laid to rest with due military honors in the Fort cemetery; and there Hank lies awaiting the sound of the trumpet to join the hosts on the Great Day.

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SWIMMING. One of the best exercises and finest of sports known to mankind is the art of swimming. Perhaps no other sport brings more muscles into play than swimming. Swimming, however, is not only very good as an exercise, but also very useful in case of necessity. Surely very many ofv the 4,000 persons that meet death by accidental drowning each year, in America could have saved themselves if they had learned how to swim. It is therefore the duty of everybody to learn how to swim. The best place for learning to swim is a sandy beach. Such aids as cork jackets, water wings and air belts ought to be avoided by every learner. They do not let the body take its natural position in the water, because they raise some parts of the body too high above and so sink others too far below the natural plane of flotation. Above all things a novice must possess confidence in the floating power of his body. The essential rule is that the mouth only should be above water and the legs close to the surface. The first difficulty and disagreeableness that every beginner experiences is a certain stiffness in the neck. This is. easily accounted for. The tyro throws himself upon the water in a stiff and straight position, not allowing the back to bend at all, but merely bending

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the neck. While swimming he kicks his legs in a vertical direction and raises his back to the surface of the water. Thus the body is placed in a position parallel to the line of the surface. In order to keep his head above water, he must bend his neck nearly perpendicular to this line of direction. Thus the muscles of the throat are strained and the air-tube is nearly closed, causing difficult respiration. Natural breathing is essen tial in swimming; for, by easy breathing and with the lungs kept charged, the body will assert its buoyancy. After the novice has learned in what position to hold his body, he should master the correct stroke. Beginners usually commence with the breast stroke. This is a good and reliable stroke, although the slowest, from the great resistance of the chest to the water. The breast stroke is commenced by placing the hands so that the fingers point to the front. The arms are pushed forward to their full extent. Then follows the effective part of the stroke. The arms, with the palms of the hands turned outward, are brought back at full length each through an angle of 90 degrees, together describing a semicircle. The elbows are then brought backward and inward until they come close to the sides of the body. This completes the movement of the arms. The most important and the most often defective point in swimming is the mode of using the legs, the great propellers. It would be well for a beginner to observe the swimming of a frog. It will be found that frogs open and close the space between the knees, offering the foot as a resis tance while kicking and placing the feet in a position of least resistance while recovering. If one alternates the stroke of the arms and legs by giving propulsion with one while recovering with the other, a more con stant buoyancy will be attained, and for long swims it will be found far less fatiguing. When one is swimming, breathing should be natural. Sputtering and gasping naturally tires a swimmer. When the arms are brought back, air should be inhaled; when they are pushed forward, it is best to exhale. Regularity in breathing is essential in swimming. After the primary stroke has been learned, other strokes can be easily mastered. The side stroke is the favorite style for long-distance swim ming. It consists of an under-arm and an over-arm stroke. If one is lying on the right side, the right arm is thrown out at full length. It is then brought downward through the water and back to the chin. The left arm is directed outward, and makes a stroke to the left hip. The action of the legs should be long and vigorous. The best stroke for short-distance swimming is a modification of the Trudgeon stroke. It was introduced by Alexander Meffert, the famous American amateur mile-champion. It consists of an alternate overhead stroke with a frog kick. The head and forearm are kept submerged as the body is pushed forward. When the right arm has made the down ward motion, the face is brought above the water. This style of swim ming obviates any cramped position of the head.

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Swimming on the back, treading, plunging, diving and touching are sometimes very useful in swimming. They can be easily learned by everybody. For beginners it is best to watch good performers. Prac tice, however, is the essential thing in any sport or exercise, for practice alone makes perfect.

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Again the time of the year is at hand when Mother Earth deems it fit to have a new appearance. The snow, which served as a soft white mantle during the cold winter months, is not needed now and must yield its place to the green carpet of spring. And we are so accustomed to this change that if this did not occur, we should feel disappointed and say, “Surely, is this not the season when plants begin to grow? Why don't Mother Earth change her garb and don herself with the usual gay costumes of spring?” We can be content because the messengers of spring have already arrived and are chanting its glory, especially on a bright sunny morning. In their cheerful songs they seem to express their sentiments. It is not only on them that springtime has its influence but also on the people, and some of these show their sentiments and feel ings in peculiar ways. When this joyful season returns, they find some thing creeping through them, and for lack of explanation term it “spring fever.” It has various effects. Some of the people it makes active, and they pacify their feelings by enjoying the balmy spring air in taking

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walks or engaging in some out-door sports; while others, who are more sedentary than usual, ponder over the beauties of spring and refresh their hearts and minds. These could be termed the spring-dreamers. Still others see the great change in nature; the green grass, the buds, the flowers, the beautiful skies, but the voice of spring does not disturb them, and they plod along, letting the opportunity to refresh their body and soul slip by unheeded. i

PHYSICAL TRAINING. Every one must admit that life devoid of exercise has evil results that may prove fatal. It is not only our duty to study: we must also shape our youthful bodies through athletic sports. A youth in acquiring a physical training must, however, be on the guard against indiscretion and over-exertion. Fatal results arise from the fact that certain persons disregard all rules and regulations. They enter a game or contest with only one aim in view, and care nothing for what might happen to their fellow men. Such conduct tends only to awaken displeasure and discontent among the spectators against athletics and to heap criticisms on it. We must not enter a contest with such spirits, because the conduct arising from such spirits will never bring honor to our school and endangers the other contestants, and then we should also remember that it is our duty to act as men, no matter where we are. Another evil which often results from physical training is neglect of studies. This is a very incorrect way of preparing for life. What benefit should we have if we build up a strong body and have not the mental training to match? On the other hand, it is just as incorrect to acquire an education and be physically, if not a total, at least a partial, wreck. We must, therefore divide up our time between study and exercise and acquire a strong body together with a sound learning. Thus, physical training can injure or benefit according to how the individual uses it.

OPEN CORRESPONDENCE. “Ah, now I have something to write to my folks at home,” is an expression frequently uttered by students when something out of the ordinary comes to pass. They will then quickly send a postal with th.e news, without taking the time to meditate whether that which they are so eager to communicate is creditable to their college or not. The diffi culty for students to conceal their thoughts, when once they are diverted

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from the daily college routine by some important affair, is easily con ceivable. In every institution incidents happen which the authorities of the school ardently wish to be kept from the public. But all their good inten tions are frustrated by the thoughtless act of some student who by postal relates the “nice story” to some outside acquaintance. If the occurrence is discreditable it matters not whether it is an essential or a trivial affair, it will cast a blemish on the school. But that forward individual may be of the opinion that this acquain tance of his will not tell any one else. This, however, is not always the case, as some may have experienced. And if your friend should be loyal to you, think of the many persons that have occasion to read your card before the addressee receives it. If you keep this in mind, you will cer tainly hesitate before imparting it to the world. But should it be impos sible for you to keep the event which so attracted your attention secret, why then at least enclose your “story” in an envelope, so that you do not mar the name of your college in so public a manner.

SLANG. Slang is the foe and the friend of the English language. Its object may be to intensify meaning, or to hide the lack of meaning. The latter seems to be most often the case. The habitual use of slang is deleterious to the mind. Its terms are vague and ill-defined, and they grow more and more uncertain from day to day. Thus everything is for many persons, when describing an object, “nice,” “awful pretty,” “striking,” or “speedy.” Such phrases are mostly used when one’s own vocabulary falls short of the demands of one’s thoughts. Therefore let us be precise and to the point in our speech and writing. Even if we know certain phrases to be slang, if we insist upon using them constantly, we at last get in doubt, or even do not know, whether such expressions are in good use or not. Another thing that seems to have entered our circles is the clipping of words; doc for doctor, exams for examinations, prof for professor, and the like. Such clipping of words should strictly be avoided, because it is not only woefully vulgar, but oftentimes foolish or even irreverent. Therefore let us try to eradicate all such words and phrases that are not sanctioned by the dictionary as good English as much as is in our power, and let our aim be to use a correct English.

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LYCEUM. The Lyceum held its last regular meeting on the first of April. G. Fisher and W. Hilmer had arranged the following programme: G. Schlei Piano solo—Northwestern................................... E. Quehl Declamation—The Famine................................. __ W. Hartwig Declamation—Johannas Abschied................... P. Kleinhammer Declamation—Nellie’s Trip................................. ..........R. Fenske Declamation—Psalm of Life.............................. ........... H. Plass Song—The Big College........................................ ........... Z. Stertz Declamation—Der Racuber Hinterm Kruczfix ....W. Wietzke Declamation—Der Tod des Tiberius................ Musical Comedy—Bremer Stadtmusikanten... Bruns, Quchl, Koelpin, Schliepsick, Reier, Huth, Pankow, ............A. Pamperin Kiebcl, Beitz, accompanied by........... ................. A. Zibell Declamation—Lord William’s Daughter___ ..........M. Kowalske Declamation—Annabel Lee............................ ................. F. Wurl Declamation—The Best of the Bargain....... ................. W. Beitz Declamation—Boys’ Rights........................... Sophomore Quartet Song—Quodlibet.............................................. .............H. Lietzau Declamation—The Survivors of Bunker Hill Dialogue—Dat War a Hard Case................. Krubsack, Hartwig, Koeninger, Lueckel, Pankow, Beitz, Huth, Koelpin On this occasion Mr. Schlei’s musical composition was for the first time rendered publicly. The violent applause on the part of the audience showed Mr. Schlei’s success. Mr. Schlei also had the composition ar ranged for band.

ARBOR DAY.

On the morning of April 21st the president of the Junior class had ordered the boys to be out in the park and on the campus with spades, axes, and rakes, to straighten out whatever autumn and winter had left in disorder. With a jolly mood, as though such work were delightful, everybody set to work except the Seniors; for everybody was to work on that day except the “fathers,” who did the jollying, while the Juniors had charge of inspection. At ten o’clock refreshments were served from the kitchen. Every one had exerted himself very much and showed great appetite. Even the Seniors thought a good appetite a very essential part of their enjoyment. Strengthened by the refreshments, every one

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picked up his tools and set to work again, until at 12:30 when everything was neat and clean. Much attention was also paid to the baseball dia mond by the Freshman class. Arbor-day was later this year, but the weather thus far had been unfavorable.

CONCERTS. Our three musical organizations have again joined hands for the an nual concerts. Two concerts have already been arranged, one at Watertown on the 5th, the other at Jefferson on the 12th. Prospects for a third one are good. The band separately received an invitation to give an open-air concert at the annual celebration of the Lutheran Home for Feeble-Minded on May 14th. The concert in Watertown took place on the 5th, and from all we could hear was successful.

MARCHOUT. The Rev. Wm. Parisius of Lake Mills, Wis., has sent the military company an invitation for a marchout to that place. The date set for the march is May 24. As usual the band will march with the company. Both, the band and the company, have done some vigorous drilling, combinedly as well as separately. Good preparations are being made for the sham battle. About three thousand shells have already been loaded.

QUARTA’S WAY. During the long and dreary winter months, when one does not know how to while away his time, the Quarta thought it a good plan to do something in the line of music, some of their members being especially musical. They selected the best players and formed an organization under the name of Quarta Orchestra with M. Brockmann as president and Otto Pluedemann as secretary and treasurer. During the first two weeks of its existence the orchestra secured permission to use some of the regular orchestra’s older music, so as to have material to practice with till their own music arrived. At the present date the make-up of the orchestra is as follows: 1st Violin H. Schroeder and G. Kehrberg___ .2d Violin Otto Pluedemann and Otto Henkel ........Flute F. Hoppe..........................................

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... Clarinet M. Brockmann ... 1st Cornet Paul Lutzke........ .2d Cornet M. Wehausen .... Trombone W. von Schlichten Drums H. Schmechel....... A. Manthey......... . Piano When organizing these boys did not only have the object in view of whiling away their time, but also as it seems, the better motive, to prepare for joining the regular organization later on.

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AT3HILETECS ANY FOOL CAN KNOCK. Now that baseball is at hand—but this does not say that societies and other organizations did not experience the same thing—it occurs that we hear knocking about the team and perhaps also about its management. For those that indulge in knocking—it seems to have a soothing and satisfying effect on them—the following article taken from an exchange may serve to enlighten them on this special subject to some extent: Don’t you think yourself a censor for the silly human flock, And just remember as you go, any fool can knock. Don’t laugh at those who make mistakes and stumble by the way, For you are apt to follow them—and almost any day; Don’t think the others shifting sand, while you are solid rock. And don’t forget for heaven’s sake, that any fool can knock. Don’t be a puller-down of fame on other men conferred, Don’t give a parting kick to one who fell because he erred. Don’t think that you are perfect and the only size in stock. And now, once more, just bear in mind that any fool can knock. —Exchange.

N. W. C. DEFEATED IN PRACTICE GAME. On April 22d, Northwestern’s first nine crossed bats with an outside team for the first time this season. In a practice game they were defeated 6 to 3 by the Brand-Dent team. Cold weather excluded all star playing, but it showed up only too well the weak points in the team. Richards, who did some good pitching for the visitors, was the first to cross the home-plate. In Northwestern’s half of the inning F. Schweppc brought three men in by a fine hit, but failed to score himself. In the fourth inning Brand-Dent secured three more runs on balls and errors and by the batting of Rutz. In the fifth John Masch entered the box for Northwestern. Mahnke and Kehrberg did good work during this inning, the latter’s stopping wild throws to first was the best feature of the game. The visitors scored once during the fifth and once during the sixth. In the seventh Capt. Berg of N. W. C. re-entered the box to save his game. Neither side succeeded in scoring after that. The game disclosed a few weak points and will probably cause some changes, but it showed that with good hard work on the part of Capt. Berg and his team and with the loyal support of the student body Northwestern will again put up 3 team that it need not be ashamed of.

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TENNIS. It might be of interest for some of the old tennis-players from NorthÂ western to know that tennis-playing is in full sway again. Although the erection of the promised new gymnasium will most likely spoil our lower two courts by the end of the school-year, nevertheless pains will be taken to put the courts in such a condition that the coming tournament may be played. The upper two courts are constantly occupied by players during the free-time whenever the weather permits. Furthermore the writer can with the greatest of pleasure acknowldge the fact that Malcolm Whyte, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10, has again returned the large cup to the tennis-club after he had it in his possession for three consecutive years. The club in appreciation of his kindness presented a small cup to him.

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BE EEBOS OMMSEOS THE UNREST IN MEXICO.

The grand ruins of ancient temples and forts, also archaeological investigations point out to us that the prehistoric Mexicans, whose descendants are the present inhabitants of that country, were of oriental origin. Although a comparatively high degree of civilization is shown in these ruins the fact remains that these people were sacrificers of human beings. About a century ago the Mexicans drew up a constitu足 tion similar to the constitution of the U. S., but for an entirely different people. These people could fight, it is true, they would lay down their lives for liberty, and were willing to fight for their rights, but they knew nothing of their duties as citizens. No government by the people can exist where the people do not assume an individual responsibility. The leaders of this movement were heroes in war, but were no states足 men and understood not the science of government. The consequences of this mistake can be traced all through the history of the nation up to the reign of Pres. Diaz. Diaz, however, has done much towards modernizing his country. He began to rule as commander of an army, but his object was to gain peace. He did not try to school his people in the form of government he wished to establish, viz., democracy, but kept his position by force of arms practically without controversy until the present insurrection. Recently certain abuses have grown up in the government as a result of the advancing age of Diaz and the inabilities of his associates. The scene of the present insurrection is in Chihuahua, This state is especially favorable to the insurrectos: it lies at a great distance from the capital and very near to the American border, over which arms and ammunition have already been smuggled, and the topographical condi足 tions are such that it affords refuge for fugitives of justice. Besides the recent governor was very unpopular and owned a large part of the state. In this state also the large lower class of people, consisting of poorly-paid laborers, believed they are deprived of their rights. In this section Francisco Madero, a man of eloquence, but until recently a quite unimportant figure, has been turning many of the lower class against the government by telling them they were being tyran足 nized by the government. At the same time his friends, socialists and disappointed office-seekers, were working for him north of the Rio Grande, publishing articles describing Mexico as a barbarous country. Last year Madero went so far as to declare himself candidate for the presidency and suggested open rebellion should he fail to be elected. Hereupon he was imprisoned, but only to be bailed out to flee. Soon he found himself at the head of a band of followers which number at the present time, it is said, 10,000. The only engagement with the govern-

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ment troops resembling anything like a battle was fought on March 9th, the victory remaining undecided. They have cut all wires and destroyed railroads and are carrying on guerrilla warfare with small neighboring towns. Senor Lemantour, Minister of Finance, the foremost of Mexican statesmen, believes the government to be able at any time to suppress the insurrection. Upon his visit to New York he stated that Pres. Diaz does not in the least doubt the good intention of Pres. Taft in his course in the matter, nor does he disapprove of his calling out the troops to our southern border. A. P.

HAENDEL’S MESSIAH. On Sunday, April 23d, Haendel’s Messiah was successfully rendered in German in Milwaukee under the auspices of the A Capella Chorus, a musical organization of that city. The large audience assembled to hear this great musical production, among them many Watertown people and N. W. C. students, were highly pleased, especially with the splendid work of the chorus. The Messiah is beyond doubt George Haendel’s masterpiece, in fact it is the musical equivalent to Milton’s “Paradise Lost.” The words of the original copy are taken from the English bible—Haendel was residing in England when he wrote it—and is said to have been finished in twenty-four days. It was first performed on April 18th, 1742, at Dublin, where the musician was then on a visit. On March 23d, 1743, it was first rendered in London. Later it was introduced into Ger many by Philipp Bach, son of the great Bach. The Messiah is divided into three parts. The first treats of the birth of our Savior and his action while on earth; the second part portrays his sufferings, his resurrection, and the promulgation of his teachings, the third pertains to the day of judgment. The music with its underlying religious ideas is a wonderful achievement, the work of a master, and with the Halle lujah, at the end of the second part, the climax of the whole piece, the composer has reached an almost unattainable height. Haendel himself said, while telling of his writing the Messiah, “I did think I did see all heaven before me and the great God Himself.” George Frederick Haendel was born in Halle, Germany, Feb. 23d, 1685. While yet a child he showed a remarkable musical talent and made his debut with great success in Berlin at the age of twelve. When twenty-one he traveled through Italy, at that time still the great center of music. From 1712 to his death, April 14th, 1759, he lived in England and lies buried in Westminster Abbey. The last six years of his life he was almost totally blind, but nevertheless often directed at concerts and played opening numbers at them extempore.

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Hugo Winkenwerder, who attended our college in the nineties, is now at the head of the forestry department of the University of Wash ington. Rudolph Ernst, ’05, has recently been awarded a scholarship of $450 at Harvard University. From an advertisement in the Nation we see that Wm. Luebke, ’03, has just edited in co-operation with Prof. Handschin an American edition of Scheffel’s Ekkehard. Mr. E. O. Eckelmann, ’97, published sometime ago an annotated edition of Droste-Huelshoflf’s Judenbuche. We understand that he is now working on a life of Hebbel.

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J^LUM m THE LAST VACANCY FILLED. Up to May 1st there was almost constantly a vacancy in our instruct ing staff, caused by Prof. Moussa’s and Dr. H. Wente’s resignation from the faculty last fall, and by Dr. F. W. A. Notz’s illness. The former two are now devoting themselves to the ministry. It was by no means an easy task for the board of trustees to fill their positions, but we can say with a glad heart, the last vacancy is filled! Although several calls were sent out last fall, none were accepted. The board was in a bad predicament and deemed it best to fill the posi tions temporarily by securing the service of some Northwestern grad uates of recent years. They were successful in doing so, obtaining the service of Mr. S. Probst, ’09, and Mr. A. Sitz, ’09, for a limited time, and that of Mr. E. Berg, ’10, and P. J. Bergmann, ’09, for the remaining time. After Rev. M. Sprengling of Chicago, 111., had taken up his duties here, it was still necessary that some one fill the other position, and as the board found it impossible to provide permanently for the other vacancy they engaged Mr. P. J. Bergmann as professor for the remainder of the year. But alas! Just as the schedule had been arranged and everything was in good working order, another drawback in the regular classwork set in, when in February Dr. F. W. A. Notz was taken ill. For a tinie it was hoped that he would recover in a few weeks, and during that time his classwork was distributed amongst the remaining professors, but we were soon informed that his illness was of such a nature that it would be impossible for him to take up his work during the remainder of the schoolyear. Then Mr. E. Melzer’s service was secured which again necessitated some changes in the schedule. At the spring session of the Board of Trustees a second call was sent to Rev. W. Huth of Hustisford, Wis., and we are glad to say he accepted. Rev. W. Huth does not come to us as a stranger. Pie calls Northwestern his Alma Mater, having been graduated from here as B. A. in ’81. He then entered the theological seminary at Wauwatosa, Wis., and in September, ’84, he entered the ministry, his first charge being Whitewater, Wis., where he remained a number of years, his second charge was Green Bay, Wis. His present position is at Hustisford, Wis., where he has been for fourteen years. In September, ’09, he celebrated his 25th anniversary in the midst of his congregation, the Rev. H. Berg mann from Milwaukee delivering the jubilee address. That he is known to all our alumni can be seen from the fact that he was elected president of the alumni in ’09, which position he still holds. With the good wish of all the students for all possible success in his undertakings, he is about to take up his new duties as professor.

THE BLACK AND RED. ADDITIONS TO GYM FUND.

The proposal of the Northwestern Club of Milwaukee to present a gymnasium to the alma mater was officially submitted to the board of regents of our institution at its last regular session. We are happy to be able to report that the gift was received with great enthusiasm and gratefully accepted. In order to formally bring the proposition before the general synod an announcement of their action was made in the official synodical organ—Das Gemeindeblatt. Working hand in hand with the proper authorities the Old Boys of Milwaukee are steadily nearing their designated goal. Friends and former students of the institution who have delayed in aiding the project will surely no longer hesitate to enroll themselves as supporters. Our Minnesota-Dakota friends are again represented in the front rank of donators to the fund. That the undertaking has had the loyal support from members of the board of trustees, past and present, is apparent from the following list. Mr. Ferdinand Kieckhefer, presi dent of the National Enameling Company of Milwaukee, was a member of the board for some time, always ready to advance the interests of the institution. Mr. William Kieckhefer, an active director of our institu tion, has in addition to his donation to the gymnasium fund contributed a like amount to the general college fund. Messrs. Tews have heard of Northwestern’s aims and came to its aid in a very liberal manner. Sub scribers whose payments are now due are respectfully requested to remit same to Mr. Julius Dammann, 393 20th St., Milwaukee, Wis., Treasurer of Northwestern Club. $2,000.00 Ferdinand Kieckhefer, Milwaukee.. 1,000.00 William Kieckhefer, Milwaukee__ 100.00 August Tews, Milwaukee............... 100.00 Henry Tews, Milwaukee................. 50.00 Gottlieb Tews, Milwaukee............... C. Tegge, Milwaukee...................... 50.00 50.00 William H. Pipkorn, Milwaukee... 25.00 G. W. Roeber, Newark, N. J.......... 25.00 A. F. Meckelburg, Milwaukee........ 10.00 C. A. Gamm, Watertown............... 10.00 Wm. Franzmann, Lake City, Minn 10.00 A. C. Bartz, Roscoe, S. D............... 10.00 Otto Kuhlow, Wonewoc................. 10.00 H. Viestenz, Baraboo...................... 10.00 J. G. Glaeser, Tomah....................... 10.00 H. H. Schmehling, Sparta............... 10.00 H. R. Zimmermann, Wilton........... 10.00 C. Buenger, Kenosha....................... 10.00 R. F. Wolff, Slades Corners...........

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EXCHANGES The April Newberry Stylus (Newberry College, South Carolina) contains a few good essays and some capital short stories. The article “American Extravagance—A Crime” is emphatically worth reading. The writer shows that thrift and economy among the American people are becoming “lost virtues.” It would have been quite germane to the subject, however, if the author would have devoted a few paragraphs in showing how this extravagance could be remedied. The short story “Billy” is quite interesting. The writer has a crisp and graphic way. Although the plot of “A Game With Two Results” is hackneyed, the story is told in a pleasing style. The other departments of the journal, especially the exchange column, show the marks of diligence upon every page. The April number of The Trinitonian (Trinity University, Waxahachie, Texas) contains a mass of interesting matter well arranged, and presented in good form. The two stories, “How Mildred Helped” and “A True Ghost Story,” are not exactly unfamiliar, but they do not suffer in retelling. They are well worth reading. The essay entitled “The Ministry as a Profession” we read with interest and profit. True it is that many preachers are underpaid men; nevertheless, “to stand in the presence of one soul redeemed from the ways of sin and saved with an everlasting life is a reward that cannot be estimated.” We believe the value of your editorial column would be greatly enhanced by the addition of a few editorials in place of the college notes, etc. The exchange col umn, too, would be more instructive if it should contain somewhat longer criticisms. The appearance of the Tiger (Little Rock, Arkansas) is very attrac tive. The contents of the journal, however, are in several respects disap pointing. The literary department contains three short stories, but no essays. The articles “What kind of a School would this School be, if Everyone were just like Me” and “A Night at Johnson’s Club” fail to arouse any interest in us. “Wahjamega,” a short story, gives us more satisfaction than any other article in the paper. It is well written and quite interesting. The exchange editor must find it an onerous duty to acknowledge the receipt of all the exchanges received on four pages of your periodical. Why don’t you criticise a few papers? Altogether The Skirmisher (Bordentown, New Jersey) is an interest ing paper. The plot of the story “The Bachelor’s Romance” is well planned and really commendable. A bachelor tells his friend of the exciting experiences he had with an obstinate Maine farmer while making love to his (the farmer’s) daughter. The plots of the other two stories “Taking a Chance” and “Edward Manly and the Midnight Flyer” are not original. The diction of the articles, however, is good. Your

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editorial department would be greatly enhanced in value by a few addi tional articles treating not only of sports. We believe you could improve your exchange column very much by making critcisms of more than one or two short remarks. Among the new magazines to reach our table this month we find the April issue of The Ledger (Syracuse, New York) quite interesting. The best of the five articles contained in the literary department is “The Story the Pictures Told.” The story is well written, but might easily have been told in less space. The plot, however, is well developed. The story entitled “How He Made the Crew” is not so well carried out. Nevertheless it shows that honesty usually wins out. One weakness of your magazine is the very small exchange department. Such remarks as, “Good, as usual” and “As usual, one of our best exchanges” are not very profitable.

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—You got noddings! —Slipped one over, hey? —In regard to that military style, apply at M-n-t-f-1 for full particulars. —Prof: What is knot grass? Kocn: Grass that grows through a knot-hole in a fence. —Dr: What is ether? Max: Burnt air. —Rumor has it that J-s-t-s, being jealous of the great Mathewson, has invented a new curve, which he has christened the “educated” ball. —Pat: Is the hot-water hot? Pimps: Did you ever hear of hot water that was not hot? —Dr. (during an examination) : What paper is that you have there? Sch-l-p-s-k: That’s only the first edition of my examination, I am writing the second one now. —Prof: What is a cardinal? Student (just awakening) : A St. Louis National League ball-player. —Prof: What mark of punctuation is placed after an exclamatory sentence? Septimaner: A question mark! —Hemo (explaining about a game): —and in the end both teams lost. Some One: How was that? Hemo: O it rained and they both got soaked. —Prof: Wenn ihr spazieren geht, hoert euch die griechischen Formen gegenseitig ab.

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Prep: Die meisten Maedchen koennen kein Griechisch. —In Springtime the young man’s fancy turns to poetry and love. In our midst also a romantic young man has been influenced by the balmy days of Spring to give vent to his feelings in rime. His maiden effort, which was found in the Black & Red Box, appears below. Sweet, pretty, little, loving thing, I cannot wait until we meet together; I cannot wait until I wear your ring, We must haste, my love might wither. —Stubbs: Who hasn’t a partner yet? Reddy: Let me know privately. I want some lively fellow; other wise Bruns and Shorty want me to come with them. WHY COLLEGE EDITORS GO INSANE. “Of course, you don’t print anything except what the professors let you, do you ?” “Are you going into ‘journalism ?’ ” “Well, when do you do your studying?” “How many of the city papers have offered you positions already?”

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Again the silent wheels of time Their annual round have driv’n. With these words the poet Robert Burns greeted the end of a year and with these words we, the Senior Class of nineteen-eleven, can greet the end of the school-year. It is not only the end of another schoolyear, but at the same time the end of our college career that we greet. Northwestern’s portals are again slowly unfolding to let another class pass between them to enter the broad field of battle—the world. In voluntarily the minds of all those departing turn back upon the years spent here, and all, with more or less heavy hearts feel that they are bidding their Alma Mater farewell, yes perhaps forever farewell. Seven years ago on the twenty-eighth of August, 1904, we entered this Temple of Knowledge, hardly daring to look up at the ladder which we were to climb rung by rung, and to-day we find ourselves at the top. How true are the words “Time and tide wait for no man.” Seven long, and yet not long, years have fleetingly rolled over our heads into eter nity. O classmates, can we honestly say that during all this time we have faithfully followed the advice of the old Roman Horace “Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero?” I am afraid not. Let us pass over the years spent in the preparatory department with only a few words, as there are not many incidents worth alluding to although perhaps some of our happiest days lie there. On the ninth of May o? our first year grim Death claimed our classmate G. Laubenstein as his rightful tribute. On the twenty-sixth of January, 1906, L. Beto was taken sick with pneumonia, which kept him from classes for seven weeks. Shortly after the Christmas recess of our Senior Preparatory year our friend A. Hanke was kept from attending recitations for nearly two months by the small-pox. The close of the year found us together by order of the Vice-President of the student body to elect our class officers and stand forth as an organized class. As every one had long been pondering who would be the right men to choose, the meeting was soon over with. The result of the first election was: President, A. Werner; Vice-president, H. Schroeder; Secretary and Treasurer, H.

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Heise. Thus we parted for the summer months to meet again the next fall as college students proper. Perhaps it would be of interest to add that two of our members had already been blessed with matrimonial bliss. The fall of 1907 found us back at college with the exception of a few. To our surprise we however saw that the number of our girls had been more than doubled. Up till now the class had done practically nothing in athletics, but this year decided to make itself felt by sending three of its members on to the gridiron to strive for honors on the college team. After the football season time sped uneventfully on till the spring. The goddess of discontent had spread disagreement among us. And over what? Over a class picture. Only through the intervening of kind Fate did we part without serious injuries. The last week brought on a final meeting for election. The only change was that the class dropped II. Heise as Secretary and Treasurer and voted A. Berg into his place. A few days later we once more were bound for our happy homes. When the class again assembled in Northwestern’s halls for the second year of its collegiate course—its Sophomore year—we noticed that several of our members had failed to return and that we had to plod onward along the tedious and wearisome (?) road to wisdom with here and there a break in our ranks. We were however able to wel come a number of new members; four from our Dr. Martin Luther College at New Ulm, Minnesota, and one from Concordia College at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Everything went along nicely, and it seemed as if we were to have a year unmarred by serious mishaps. But no, the Almighty had in his wisdom not so ordained. In the spring we received the sad news that on the twelfth of May our former beloved classmate H. Zutz had answered the final summons. Hardly had we recovered from this blow when we were again cast into deepest sorrow. On the twenty-seventh of the same month our friends E. Hertler, E. Reim and H. Schroeder were the victims of a frightful explosion, acci dentally caused in the college arsenal. It was only through the un tiring, never-resting efforts of Dr. L. N. Nowack and by the grace of God that they were saved from death. We all left for our respective homes prayerfully—at least I hope so—hoping that these our unlucky members would again be able to join us the next fall. As the captain of the military company was one of the graduates (’09), the sword was with due ceremony handed over to our classmate A. Hanke, who was next in rank. Great was our joy when we came back as Juniors to see that two of our friends were again with us, but with regret we heard that H. Schroeder, who had till now been kept here from the effects of the wounds received last spring, was to leave for home for an indefinite length of time. On the third of September the class accompanied him to the station. As soon as it was known that he would return no more

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for the year, a meeting was called and F. Schweppe was elected to the vice-presidency in his place. In “dear old Heine” the class lost one of its best members. With the close of the Easter holidays H. C. Klingbicl returned from near Chicago, Illinois, where he had been visiting with his classmate L. Beto, with the news that the latter was again ill, this time with an attack of inflammatory rheumatism, and would not be back for several days. His anticipations had however been wrong. The attack was so severe that he was forced to discontinue his studies for the rest of the year and thus missed his class. During this year the class did more work, more conscientious work, than in any of the fore going ones and all were glad when Northwestern’s chronometer showed that the year was again at an end. Had anybody seen the class on the day it celebrated its picnic, he would unhesitatingly ratify my last statement. Seniors at last and yet so soon. But what a return! Like the shat tered remnants of the famous Light Brigade we faced each other. Six teen men to-day stand where once stood forty-two, and of these sixteen only ten are veterans. E. Sauer from Concordia College at St. Paul, Minnesota, was made welcome as a member. All went to work with a will and a way and it was a pleasure to attend recitations compared with other years. Thus things stood when suddenly II. Heise’s health began to fail him. He left with the hope of being with us again by Thanksgiving Day. His hopes and ours were frustrated. He has not returned. Father Time unceasingly strode on, Christmas, Easter came and went, and it seemed as if the rest of our Senior year was to oe a life serene. No premonition of danger clouded our sky. Cold, unre lenting Fate was upon us in an instant. On the fifteenth of May W. Wente was taken sick with diphtheria. Luckily not seriously. A few weeks later he was with us again. O year never to be forgotten, with all your joys and sorrows, farewell. But a few more days and commencement is over with and our course is run. Class of ’ll, unfold your banners and follow in the footsteps of those who have successfully gone before. Use the weapons which your Alma Mater has given you, your knowledge, your Christian 'edu cation. It is your only weapon, and it is the only one as the French “Connaissance est pouvoir” plainly tells us. Our teachers and instruct ors we must leave behind. We must go on alone. Keep your eagle up and remember the words of Rembrandt: “Try to put well in practice what you already know; in so doing you will, in good time, discover the hidden things which you now inquire about,” and you will not despair. Above all, classmates, forget not the golden motto “Treu und fest” emblazoned on your banners. May He who ruleth over all grant us his kind assistance to do so, that we may all stand together on that further shore as we stood here. O noble Alma Mater, O beloved class once again, •“Fare thee well! and if forever, K. C. K. Tl. Still forever, fare thee well.”

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SENIORS TEN YEARS HENCE.

For many years I had not seen or heard of my old classmates. Often Aeroplane while I was sitting at my desk in the office of the K Company, those thoughts of the golden days crept into my heart. Dear reader, words cannot express my longing to see the dear old faces. To satisfy my natural cravings, I bought an aeroplane and set out to look , my attraction for the boys of ’ll. Flying over a corn field near C was drawn by a number of men who seemed to be loading pumpkins. I descended and approached the sturdy-looking “bunch.” To my sur prise I saw “Pat” in their midst trying to explain the forward pass. training After a brief conversation, I learned that this was the L camp, and that “Pat” with “Tubby” as his assistant had been coaching football since he left school. In less than an hour I was again soaring in the upper regions. Passing by the seventh story window of the Flatiron building at 2 a. m. I saw “Baldy” snoozing on his table. Un doubtedly lie fell into the arms of Morpheus while attempting to make a speech for the Social-Democratic party of which he was leader. Going west I landed at the Michigan shipyards, where I saw “Owl” building schooners, and also saw “Pimps,” who was at the head of the C. Lish , I met with a little acciCo. On my way north, near the village B dent. I was told where to find a carpenter to repair my flyer. Over a little shop door I saw the sign “John and Joe, Carpenters.” I entered and was greeted by “Buckeye,” with that transcontinental smile. “Joe” was busy making laundry baskets. I was surprised to hear from my , was carpenter friends that “Elmer,” doctor of philosophy in L racking his brains about the solution of the problem of perpetual mo tion. After a few days of celebration on our happy reunion, I took my farewell with not a little heartache. I then directed my flight down south. For twelve hours I had been cleaving the skies when sleep began to overtake me. I descended and registered at the best hotel in Honk Konk town. About six o'clock the next morning I heard some one at my door. I pulled the latch, and who should enter but my old pal “Doc.” Doc had been bell-boy at the hotel for some years. Here I learned that “Bora” was commanding an army in Jungletown and that Rev. “Spatz” was enjoying life in the Far West. That night Doc and I entertained ourselves in a sociable manner. Many a good time was recalled to our memories. Thus we spent the hours till midnight, when I started for Brazil. Floating down the Amazon early one morning, I saw a tall figure on the river bank with a fishing rod in his hands. I neared the ruddy fisherman and recognized in him my old classmate “Schwepp.” Schwepp, with the patience of Rip Van Winkle, had his eyes on the buoy for hours, but the sun-bass wouldn’t nibble. When I reached Santiago a few days later I met “Hans,” manager of an electric theatre, and learned from him that “Jitz,” with his band of four musi cians, was touring Canada. Again in the civilized world I made it my

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THE BLACK AND RED Published Monthly by the Students of the Northwestern University.

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EMTOMAL HOW SHALL I SPEND MY VACATION?

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Again we find ourselves at the close of a school-year rejoicing at the fact that our vacation is about to begin. We have reason to rejoice after having diligently studied a whole year, and now we realize that the glorious summer vacation is so near at hand. Perhaps to some it came rather suddenly, while others have been even counting the weeks and days. We are now confronted with the question, What shall we do this summer? Whatever we do, we should be sure to get the great est benefit possible in the really short time. Choose some work that will strengthen your physical condition and leave your mental faculties rest to some extent, but this does not mean that every book should be cast aside and not looked at until the fall term of'school begins. It is true that the student’s mind should be relieved from study now and then and that vacation is a good time for recreation. . Our vacation should be spent at an occupation from which we return with new spirit and energy and a good supply of physical strength, again to take up our work in autumn. "

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An occupation which seems especially suitable is life on the farm. Here we have an excellent opportunity to bring the muscles into play that have been inactive so long. At the same time we are almost con stantly in the open air, which is so refreshing and invigorating after we have been obliged to spend ten months inside at a sedentary voca tion. Do not spend your vacation in teaching, for the mind of a student needs some rest, and in teaching you are straining your nerves and your body does not benefit thereby. If you want recreation, remember that it consists in doing work which is different from what you are accustomed to do.

WHEN SHOULD NORTHWESTERN DAY BE CELEBRATED? Hitherto it has been customary to set aside May 30, of every year and celebrate same as Northwestern Day. But this year, for various reasons, the celebration could not take place, and the probability for the repetition of such circumstances leading to an interruption of plans for a day so dear to the heart of every loyal student and friend of our institution lies very near. We naturally ask: “When should North western Day be celebrated?'’ First of all, let Memorial Day be all out of the question, because, as the term implies, Decoration Day is a day on which we commemorate the restoration of the Union, and wc as true Americans ought to observe the event in the right manner. However, we are not doing so when we use this day as a drawing card for our Northwestern Day where that object, to create interest for our college, is naturally predominant. Let it be understood that Memorial Day and Northwestern Day are quite incompatible. Each must be observed at its own right time and own right place. Then only will they full serve their purpose. Now Graduation Day is the chief day in a school year at most colleges. But judging by the number of students leaving for home before time, Graduation Day seems but a day of minor importance at our school. Those that remain for commencement find it a task to abide the time. Visitors come anticipating an enthusiastic studentbody and instead find untidy, empty halls and rooms, due to the hasty departure of the over-anxious ones. It can well be imagined with what impression they leave Northwestern. All this, to a great extent, would be changed if Northwestern Day and Graduation Day were united. Such a combination is possible, both having the same object in view— to promote an interest in our school. A coalescence having taken place, let a program be arranged that will depict every phase of Northwestern College life terminating in the crowning feature of graduation. Let it be a program that will fascinate both visitor and student, making it a true Graduation Day never to be forgotten, yes, a “Northwestern Day” in the full sense of the word.

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SLEEPING OUTSIDE. Authorities of every kind have agreed that the Outdoor Treatment is the only reliable treatment for the “Great White Plague.” The same treatment must be applied to one who is suffering from weak lungs and is desirous of strengthening these important organs. Impure, confined air interferes with the functional processes of the lungs. The carbonic acid gas is not properly replaced by oxygen. With every breath that is taken there is a wave of energy, as one may say, sent through the entire human organism. This statement can easily be proved by any one who has experimented to any great extent with breathing exercises. When the air is richly laden with oxygen, a few deep breaths bring exhilaration, which thrills the body with energy and indicates that the breathing of pure air has a wonderful influence in toning up and increasing the functional and vital vigor. Over-heated, confined air is at all times injurious, and under all circum stances, no matter how healthy one may otherwise be, it is an actual poison to any one having weak lungs. Therefore, more so in the southern part of our country, people have practically made it a habit to sleep entirely outside during the milder months in a garden-house or some such structure to protect them from rain.

“BE KING OF YOUR WORDS.” O, many a shaft at random sent Finds mark the archer little meant, And many a word at random spoken May soothe or wound a heart that’s broken. Words are used to convey thoughts, and each word that passes.lro™ our lips soon finds a sure resting place in some heart from w nc 1 1 never be recalled nor the effect produced readily erased. m0. * such as ill-feeling, enmity, hatred, as well as friendship and happiness, may be aroused by mere 'conversation. It is true then that t le soci standing and relation between persons that come in contact wi eac other depend almost solely upon the words that pass between the manner in which they are spoken. Since so much can be e • by mere words and as offences and insults generally creep in r S idle banter, it is not at all a sorry job to guard our tongues we an “king of our words.” , t Especially is this true if speaking in a crowd or a group ot s g • How much unnecessary trouble cannot be avoided by giving prcc1 giving short, pregnant, and well-considered answers. Think o ^ fore you speak, weigh your words well, and measure your p

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accurately. “Words are wise men’s counters, but they are the money of the fools.” Words thus picked up by bystanders, who are probably all in a different mood and can take their view from as many different standpoints, will be torn apart and criticised if ever words were criti cised. A remark but slightly out of place will not fail to appear magni fied to others and “an ill word meets another and it were on the" bridge of London.” Besides words show your ideas of things and without your knowing they advertise you. It is said that “a word out of season may mar the course of a whole life.” A person of a lower rank will quite naturally often come to his superiors for encouragement or information. He will come with con fiding questions, timid and anxious, but is urged on by the hope of being the recipient of a valuable answer. Here an angry or ludicrous reply will work havoc and blight a whole life. Never again will he confide his secrets to any one, but will let them unturned and burning in his breast, making a confidant of no one. Do we wonder why we daily see men wearing a sullen and disappointed look while others arc cheerful and happy? But again, “words fitly spoken arc like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” Now that our conversation is fraught with such and many other serious consequences, let us not be babblers, but be more careful of how and what we say and win respect for ourselves and good standing with our fellow men.

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MARCHOUT. On the morning of May 24th, about 3:45, the members of the band and military company were roused from their sleep by the roll of the drum. It was the occasion of the annual marehout, the invitation for which had come from the congregation and several other friends of the institution at Lake Mills. After a hasty breakfast the company fell in order, and with the glorious thought of the end the boys set out for the "hike.” To the surprise of most of the boys, the roads were not at all found as impracticable as was expected; for it had rained about four days with but short intervals between the showers. Best of all was that the roads improved as the boys got closer to their destination, an oak-tree one half mile outside the city limits, which was reached about nine o’clock. But now the hungry marchers had to wait almost an hour for the provision wagon. A hasty removal of a defective bridge after the company had crossed it, about two miles back, forced the team to look for a different road. Receiving poor instructions from the fore man of the bridge-crew caused most of the long delay. Waiting for the team and then the eating of the lunch gave every one a good chance to recover from the great strain of the fourteen miles’ march. With a happy countenance, as if nobody was afflicted with sore feet or the like, Main street was reached at about eleven. In the afternoon a shambattle was fought between the first and the second platoon. The battle started with a revolt in the camp and the capturing of the first platoon’s stage coach, and ended in a victory of the first platoon, after they had lost a considerable number of men. After the sham-battle a baseball nine was picked from the ‘‘cadets,” and a game of ball was played with the Lake Mills High School, resulting in a score of 3 to 0 in favor of the “cadets.” In the evening the band gave an open-air concert, which drew a large crowd of about fifteen hundred people, in spite of the good shows and the high-school play which was rendered that evening. The next morning the company marched to church to attend Ascension-day services. The band accompanied the chorals during the services at the request of teacher A. Maas. In the afternoon of May 25th, at 5:00, the band and company re assembled at the headquarters to line up for the march homeward. With flying colors and inspiring music the boys cheerfully started their way homeward. It was a very sultry evening with a temperature of 92 degrees in the shade, and it was but for the farmers’ having their wells so close within the reach of the wanderers that a greater number of the younger ones was not overcome by heat and the strain of the march. At 9 o’clock the city limits were reached, and at 9:40 every one

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was again under the roor of the dear alma mater excepting the baseball team and a few band members, who came back on the train. The treatment received from the Lake Mills people was most ex cellent and will long be remembered by the visitors.

CONCERTS. On May 5th the three musical organizations gave their eleventh annual concert. Although the band had a serious obstacle to overcome the last few days before the concert, its appearance on the stage still proved successful. The programme rendered is as follows: Number 1. .................... Sousa (a) “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” March Vincenz Lachner (b) “Fest Overture in C”................................ N. W. C. Band, Prof. H. Frank, Director. Number 2. “Soldiers Chorus” (Faust)........................................................ N. W. C. Male Chorus, Prof. C. Bolle, Director.

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J. C. Heed (a) “The Advanced Guard,” March ... Barnard (b) “King Rose,” Overture........... Juventino Rosas (c) “Sobre Las Olas,” Waltz......... N. W. C. Orchestra, Prof. A. Kuhn, Director. Number 4. “Auf der Wacht” C. A. Kern, op. 70 Vocal Octette, with Baritone Solo by Karl Kluender. Number 5. “Blue Danube” N. W. C. Chorus, Prof. C. Bolle, Director.

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Number 6. (a) “Murmuring of the Forest,” Overture (b) “Finale from Ariele”............................. N. W. C. Band, Prof. Ii. Frank, Director.

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A greater success than this was the concert given on May 12th in Jefferson, Wis., by the three organizations, the chorus receiving a double encore on the fifth number. The programme was the same with the exception of the last number, the band rendering “Mein Thueringen,” Waltz by E. Kiesler and “Lincoln Centennial,” March by Lee Sanford instead of “Murmuring of the Forest” and Finale from “Ariele.”

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BEAVER DAM. Monday, May 29, the chorus, orchestra, and band journeyed to Beaver Dam partly by rail and the last nine miles on lumber wagons and hay-racks to give the last concert of the season. The programme of music was the same as that rendered in Jefferson. This concert was the first of its kind rendered in Beaver Dam, and was therefore appre ciated very much by the people. Repeatedly people were he'ard saying: “Come again, boys, I’ll pay another fifty cents to hear you play.”

BAND PLAYS AT CELEBRATION. Although the rain was falling fast on the morning of May 14, the band boys did not hesitate to answer the call of the Lutheran Home for Feeble-Minded to enliven the celebration of their annual “Mai Fest” with sweet strains from the instruments. On account of the rain the morning services had to be conducted inside the building, the band accompanying the chorals. In the afternoon the weather showed itself more pleasant, though extremely sultry, so that the services could be conducted outside. The band again accompanied the hymns. After the services the band gave an open-air concert.

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THE BLACK AND RED. Sing, merry boys of nineteen-fourteen, So dashing and so bold; Three cheers for our colors— The Purple and the Gold. Our Alma Mater’s Freshmen, Ever gay, in work or play; We’ll stand by school and colors, Cheering bravely while we may. Sing, merry boys—etc. Our colors bright shall lead us; True to them we’ll run the track, Win honors on the campus. Shout, boys! let it echo back: Sing, merry boys—etc. E. STERZ, T4.

QUARTA OFFICERS. The Ouarta class had a meeting under the supervision of the student body president and elected the following officers: President, Otto Medenwald; Vice-president, George Kobs; Secretary and Treasurer, John Pamperin. The class then selected black and orange as their class colors.

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THE CAMORRA AND ITS TRIAL. Italy lias not been attracting tourists alone by its celebration in honor of Italian unity, but almost more by the trial of the Camorra. The Camorra is a secret society, the headquarters of the bravos, the banditti, the white slavers, and the burglars in Italy for over a century, originally organized to evade and defy the law. At first it only practiced blackmail and smuggling, but from time to time extended its lawlessness, not even shunning murder, and has now become a powerful political party, ruling supreme in Naples, the Queen of the Mediterranean. It has almost uninterruptedly appointed the public officers there, from the street cleaners to the highest city official. No contracts for electric lights, for street railways, for the sewers, for the hospitals, for the slaughter houses, could be made without the consent of the heads of the Camorra, who extracted exorbitant bribes. Public records in Naples were also kept in such confusion by the Camorra that the elections became a huge farce. For the last ten years the government has been trying to interfere with the work of the Camorra, but it was not until the present trial that the Camorra suffered any serious shock. The scene of the present trial is, we read, a church in Viterboâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the trial could not be held in Naples, for there the Camorra is still powerful. The judges, magistrate, and clerk of the court sit in the chancel. The accused are confined in a large iron cage. In a smaller cage sits Abbetemaggio, formerly a member of the Camorra, but now turned state witness. Between these cages and the lawyers the witnesses are assemÂ bled, some 600 to 700 in number. The curious public is accommodated by the nave. The trial seems to be the outcome of a double murder, committed four years ago. The two victims of the crime were Genarro Cuocolo and his wife. Cuocolo was a member of the society and receiver of stolen goods. I-Ic and his wife were respected by their neighbors and influential in Camorra circles, until they betrayed secrets of the Camorra, which resulted in their murder. The police ascertained that the murder was the result of a Camorra feud and chiefly accused four persons, three of whom are among those now imprisoned. Perhaps the chief figures among the prisoners are Father Cino Vitozzi, in his priestly robes, blessing and consoling his fellow-prisoners, and Erricone Alfano, one of the alleged leaders of the Camorra, who is said to have planned the murder for which the prisoners are now on trial. That Italy looks upon this trial as very important is seen by the fact that for the first time in its history two presidents of the court have been appointed to direct the trial. This precaution was taken to avoid delay in the trial, if one of the presidents should be obliged to absent himself.

THE BLACK AND RED. THE HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH BIBLE.

Nearly every English church is this year celebrating the tercentennial anniversary of the English Bible. Parts and the whole of the Bible had been translated into English long before 1611, when the King James’ version appeared, in whose remembrance the present celebrations are being held. Many different editions, both Protestant and Catholic, were on the market, but no one of them had been universally accepted. It was for this reason that King James I. of England selected fortyseven scholars to translate the whole Bible into English. These men finished their task in 1611, producing a translation which found favor throughout the country and is to-day still considered the best English text. This authorized version was, however, revised in 1870-84 by fifty scholars chosen by the English Parliament. 'The oldest manuscript of an English translation in existence is a psalm translated in the fore part of the eighth century by Bede. It can reasonably be inferred that Bede used the original tongues for his text and not the Latin Vulgate. John Wycliffe is the first person of whom it can be said with certainty that he translated the whole Bible. He commenced his work at Oxford in 1356 by translating the Apocalypse, by 1380 he had translated the whole New Testament. In 1384, the year of his death, he completed the translation of the whole Bible. A few years later WycliftYs Bible was revised by his disciple, John Purvey. The next man of importance is William Tyndale, living over a hundred years after Wycliffe. Tyndale first translated the Gospels of Mathew and Mark. In 1525 we find him at Cologne secretly printing and translating the New Testament. His secret was, however, discov ered, and he was forced to flee to Worms, where Luther had four years before triumphantly defended his doctrines before Charles V. In 1530 Tyndale turned his attention to the Old Testament. Shortly after this he was thrown into prison and executed in 1536, just as he was nearing the completion of his translation of the whole Bible. After Tyndale man)'- others translated the Bible, among them Miles Coverdale, Tyndale’s successor, but most of these used Tyndale’s Bible as their main fail-back.

CONSTANTIN FLEISSNER, t May 10. 1911. With this issue of the Black and Red it becomes our duty to an nounce to our readers the sad news of the death of our fellow student, Constantin Fleissner. Any one that is acquainted with a true college spirit knows how closely the students live together and how intimately they are connected with one another can also understand that such an event casts a dark shadow of sorrow over the entire student body. Constantin Fleissner was born March 14, 1894, in Manistee, Michigan. In September, 1910, he entered this institution, entering the Quarla class. He soon won the respect of his classmates and in fact of most all he came in contact with on account of his diligence and friendly but quiet disposition. Little thought he of any impending danger, when on May 10, he in company of classmates and fellow students sought the Rock River to go bathing. After having been in the water for some length of time some went ashore and began to dress. Mr. Fleissner also came* ashore, and after resting a while, he decided to swim across once more, After swimming a few strokes he suddenly disappeared from view. His com rades immediately dove after him and after a few unsuccessful attempts at last recovered the body just in front of the Rough and Ready Dam. Some of his comrades went to the power house and called a doctor, while others tried to resuscitate him. The doctor soon arrived at the place and after.an examination pronounced Mr. Fleissner dead. Death was perhans due to he^rt failure. On Friday, May 12, a memorial service was held in the college chapel. at which Rev. T. Klingmann presided. After the service the student body accompanied the hearse to the depot. Professor Huth and two of Mr. Fleissners former classmates ac companied the remains home and took part at the funeral services which took place Sunday, May 14.

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m Obituary. It is with regret that we convey to our readers the news of the death of Marcus Notz, son of Prof. Dr. W. Notz, Sr. The deceased attended this institution from 1896 to 1901. After spending some time at Madison, Wis., he sought a more favorable climate for his health, going to Texas. There he remained until his death May 20. The remains were brought here for burial. ALUMNI PERSONALS. The Rev. Otto Sicker and wife of New York City made a hasty call here May 30. Rev. Sicker attended here from ’87-91, and as this was his first visit since that time he noticed many changes. Rev. Sieker has charge of St. Matthews’ Church of New York City. It will perhaps be remembered by the alumni that his father took active part in found ing this college, he being named as one of the original board of trustees. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Griebling also called here on May 30. Mr. Gricbling is a graduate of 78. Martin Schumacher, '10, who attended Addison Seminary during the past year, has received a call to go to Brazil, where he is to teach a parochial school and at the same time do some work in the College of the Lutheran Church. John Scefcldt, ’10, who also attended Addison during the past year, takes up school work at Little Rock, Arkansas. F. J. Thieme, a former student, is superintendent of the Fort Wayne Knitting Mills, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Emil Ammermann, who attended the institution in the eighties, is president of a drug company at Iron River, Michigan. William H. Pipkorn, member of the class of ninety-nine, is president and a large stockholder of the W. H. Pipkorn Company, Milwaukee, distributors of high grade builders’ supplies. Hermann Groessler, who discontinued his studies in ’95, is proprietor of a grocery at Peshtigo, Wis. Louis D. Guth, member of the class of ’84, is active as an insurance representative at Kewaskum. He has served as president of the town for a number of years. Adolph F. Kramer, member of the class of ’89, is a member of the realty company of Draper & Kramer, 115 Dearborn St., Chicago, Illinois. Professor Lisle Bothue of the University of Minnesota, a graduate of Northwestern, has been delegated by the Norwegian Associations of the United States to act as their official representative at the unveil ing of the Victor Emmanuel Memorial at Rome, which is to take place

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ATEEETICB NORTHWESTERN 13, WHITEWATER NORMALS 4. In spite of the fact that most members of the baseball team par ticipated in the concert the preceding afternoon in Jefferson our boys nevertheless had an easy victory over the Whitewater Normals on the 13th of May. Although the outcome of the game seemed to be in favor of the Normals at first, since the visitors turned in their only four scores in the second inning in consequence of a few timely hits on their part, our team however braced up after that, and played ball in great form throughout the remaining game. It was in the fourth round, in which our boys took their revenge. While the Normals were in the lead with a score of 4 to 1 in the first half of the fourth inning, Capt. Berg’s boys showed the visitors how to handle the stick. In this inning our team tallied six times, hitting the ball, it seemed, at will, and bring ing the score in our favor. Six more times our boys crossed the homeplate after that. The main features of the game were: a wonderful double-play from Quehl to Koch to Kehrberg; the grand catch of a hot liner sent to third base by C. Schweppe; and the extraordinary pitching and batting of Capt. Berg, who received four hits in this game. The lineup: Northwestern. Whitewater Normals. AB R H PO A E AB R H PO A E Schoonover, 2b.. 4 1114 3 Mahnke, c.......... 5 3 3 9 1 0 Leary, cf. 6 1 2 0 0 0 4 0 1 1 0 0 Burk, rf. Williams, lb. .. 4 0 2 10 0 1 Kehrberg, lb. .. 5 12 6 1 0 Wilson, p....... 4 0 0 0 5 2 C.Schweppe, 3b. 5 12 2 1 1 Bensene, ss. ... 4 0 0 0 1 1 F. Schweppe, If. 4 1 14 0 0 Tessin, rf. 4 0 1 0 0 0 Berg, p............... 5 2 4 2 3 0 O’Neill, c. 4 2 3 6 3 0 3 10 8 10 Koch, 2b. 5 10 110 Phillips, If...... 2 1 0 2 0 1 Quehl, ss Doll, 3b 3 1 1 2 3 0 Kluender. cf. .. 5 1 1 0 0 0 44 13 18 27 10 1 32 4 6 24 13 8 Summaries of the game are: Bases on balls, off Berg 2, off Wilson 1. Wild pitches, Wilsorn Passed ball, Mahnke. Struck out, by Berg 8, by Wilson 7. Hit by pitcher, Mahnke, O’Neill. Stolen bases, Mahnke 3, Schoonover, O’Neill. Double-play, Quehl to Koch to Kehrberg.

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NORTHWESTERN 6, RIPON 0. In its first intercollegiate association game of the season Northwest ern’s 1911 team tackled on the 17th of May the strong Ripon team, proud and confident, with a 7 to 1 defeat of Lawrence dangling from their belts, and defeated the Riponites 6 to 0. The boys have been working hard and faithfully both in field practice and in the practice games which they have been playing, and the result shows in the score of their first

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regular game. Northwestern started with a rush which swept Ripon clean off its feet. Mahnke, first up, started with a clean single over second, and with two down was brought home by C. Schweppe’s solid two-bagger to right center. F. Schweppe was given a life by an error and Capt. Berg’s single brought C. Schweppe home. In the second Burk opened with a hit, went to third on Mahnke’s two-bagger and both runners were brought home by C. Schweppe’s single. The third inning saw the finish of Williams, Ripon’s crack left-hander. Quehl hit to third, took second on a wild throw, third on a wild pitch and was nicely squeezed in by Burk, who was safe on a fielder’s choice. A pass to Mahnke finished Williams. In the fourth the boys got to Martin for another run for good measure, and thereafter the game was played out in record time, neither team having a good chance to score. Berg’s pitching, which, with the hitting of the team behind him, was the real feature of the game, held Ripon safe at all times. For Ripon Rosenthal caught a fine game, getting 9 putouts, 3 assists and one of Ripon’s four hits. The lineup: Ripon. Northwestern. •ABRHPOAE AB R H PO A E 4 0 0 3 2 0 Mahnke, c ......... 4 2 2 7 5 0 Graf, 2b Hassett, ss........ 4 0 0 1 0 0 Kluender, cf. .. 3 0 0 1 0 0 Gurtzlow, 3b. .. 4 0 0 1 3 1 Kehrberg, lb. .. 5 0 0 15 0 0 Davis, If. 4 0 0 9 0 0 C.Schweppe, 3b. 4 1 2 0 0 1 Howery, rf. ... 4 0 0 3 0 0 F. Schweppe, If. 4 1 1 300 Searle, lb.......... 3 0 1 0 0 0 Berg, p............... 4 0 1 0 4 0 Rosenthal, c. .. 4 0 1 9 3 0 Koch, 2b............ 3 0 0 1 3 0 Schwartz, cf. .. 1 0 0 0 0 0 Quehl, ss........... 4 1 1 0 3 2 Williams, p. ... 2 0 1 1 0 0 Burk, rf.............. 4 1 1 0 0 0 Martin, p 2 0 10 12 35 6 8 27 15 3 28 0 4 27 9 3 Summaries of the game: Base on balls, off Berg 2, off Williams 3, off Martin 3. Wild pitches, Williams 1, Martin 1. Two-base hits, C. Schweppe, Mahnke. Struck out, by Berg 6, by Williams 1, by Martin 5. Passed balls, Rosenthal 2. NORTHWESTERN 7, CARROLL 0. On the 20th of May Northwestern took their second opponent in the association, Carroll College of Waukesha, into camp, and had no trouble disposing of them by a score of 7 to 0. Only thirty men faced Capt. Berg; three reached first base, and only one made a brief call at second. The two hits registered by Carroll were both of the scratchy variety, and fourteen Carroll men were set down on strikes by the won derful twirling of Capt. Berg. The Ping Bodie of the day for North western was C. Schweppe, getting a single, a sacrifice fly, a two-bagger, and a homer in four times up to bat. The lineup:

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34 7 12 27 8 0 28 0 2 23 7 3 Summary: Struck out, by Berg 14, by Edick 5. First on balls, off Berg 1. Left on bases, Carroll 3, N. W. C. 5. Wild pitch, Edick 1. Home-run, C. Schweppe. Three-base hit, Berg. Two-base hit, C. Schweppe. Earned runs, N. W. C. 7. The second game with Carroll, slated for the 3d of June, was for feited to Northwestern, Carroll being in financial straits and unable to have our team come to Waukesha. ^

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COLUMBUS 8-0, NORTHWESTERN II. 7-5. On the same day the first team had a game with Carroll our second team had a battle with the strong Columbus High School. Having been defeated at Columbus, in the first, more or less through several costly errors, our second team showed what they could do on their home grounds. Inspired by the clean-cut work of the first team, they played an errorless game, and presented the Columbus team with a goose-egg, while our boys scored five times. Lueckel, who made his debut in the box on that day, pitched fine ball throughout the game. The lineup:

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Summary: First on balls, off Weidemann 2. Left on bases, Columbus 3, N. W. C. 3. Two-base hits, Kobs. Struck out, by Lueckel 6, by Weidemann 3. Double-play, Lueckel to Manteufel to Medenwald. Hit by pitcher, by Lueckel, Crobie.

NORTHWESTERN 10, RIPON 5. Northwestern campus fairly oozed with heat and both teams oozed with errors in Northwestern’s second game against Ripon on the 26th of May. Ripon did most of the oozing, however, and came away with the short end of the score. Ripon’s right-handed drop-pitcher, Martin, went on the same skids on which Williams slid at Ripon, Northwestern getting ten hits from him, which with three base on balls and a man hit by pitcher netted eight runs in seven innings. In the eighth Williams spilled two more runs across the plate with bases on balls and two hits. It was only the most dogged gameness that kept Capt. Berg in the game at all after a wearying march to Lake Mills the preceding day. For four more innings he kept his no score record intact, making twentynine consecutive innings without a score against him. In the fifth and sixth a brace of hits and errors together gave Ripon five runs. C. Schweppe kept up his phenomenal hitting, getting three hits, one a triple, out of four times at bat. The throwing of Fred Schweppe from left field was a feature and aided materially in keeping down Ripon’s score. The lineup: L s'!

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37 5 10 24 10 7 37 10 12 27 14 3 Summary: First base on balls, off Martin 3, off Williams 2, off Berg 3. Left on bases, Ripon 10; N. W. C. 9. Wild pitches, Martin 1. Struck out, by Martin 6, by Williams 1, by Berg 8. Hit by pitcher, Kluender, Schwartz, Williams. Two-base hits, Quehl, Burk. Three-base hits, C. Schweppe. Double-play, Berg to Quehl to Kehrberg.

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NORTHWESTERN 9, SEMINARY 5. Northwestern’s old boys came back to their old haunts on the 27th of May, and tried their luck against the youngsters, who are now ca vorting on the campus, that once belonged to the veterans. To the surprise of the graduates, according to the statements heard from them before the battle, the old heroes were defeated by their less experienced successors by a score of 9 to 5. This being a friendly game, a new sub. pitcher, Lueckel, was tried out. Mahnke, our regular catcher, was hurt in the first few minutes of play, and this gave Rosin, the sub-catcher, a chance to perform. Both of the youngsters did creditable work and should with a little more practice and experience, and the added strength which another year’s growth will bring, become valuable members of next year’s team. Koehler, the pitcher of no little repute, was on the slab for the visitors. He struck out fifteen men, but was touched up for fourteen hits, of which two of them were doubles and one a triple. Fred Schweppe was the main slugger on that day, receiving four hits out of five times up to bat. The two brilliant catches by Koch on second were the features of the day. The lineup: Northwestern. Seminary. AB R HPO A E AB R H PO A E Rosin, c. .... 3 10 10 1 4 118 2 1 Frey, ss. Kluender, cf. .. 5 1 1 0 0 0 Zell, 3b. .... 5 113 0 1 Kehrberg, lb. .. 5 2 1 11 0 0 Kowalke, 2b. .. 4 2 3 0 1 0 4 0 1 2 0 0 C.Schweppe, 3b. 4 2 2 2 1 0 Koch, cf. F. Schweppe, If. 5 2 4 1 0 0 E. Berg, c....... 4 1 1 14 0 1 A. Berg, rf.........5 110 2 0 Koehler, p......... ...3 0 10 10 Koch, 2b. 0 1 2 0 0 4 0 2 3 6 1 Lehman, If.... 4 Quehl, ss 3 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 1110 Probst, lb. Lueckel, p......... 4 0 1 0 2 0 Birkholz, rf. ... 4 0 0 0 0 0 34 5 8 24 2 3 40 9 14 27 14 2 Summary: First base on balls, off Koehler 2, off Lueckel 4. Left on bases, Seminary 6, N. W. C. 8. Struck out, by Koehler 15, by Lueckel 7. Two-base hits, C. Schweppe 2. Three-base hit, F. Schweppe. Passedballs, Berg 1, Rosin 1. Earned runs, Seminary 1, N. W. C. 5.

WATERTOWN 8, NORTHWESTERN 1. The game between the Goslings of Watertown and the Northwestern boys on Decoration Day resulted, as was expected by most of the fans, in a victory for the Goslings. The chief reason for the size of the score is made clear by a review of the first inning. Powers, the first man up to bat, was given a life on a muff by Mahnke, but was caught between first and second. Then followed a base on balls, a dead ball, a base on

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balls, another hit by pitcher, a base on balls, which forced in the first score, and then a home run by W. Richards, bringing in four more runs. It was a clear case of loss of control on the part of pitcher Berg, of which the experienced veterans on the city team were quick to take advantage. Berg recovered to some extent in the following inning, and allowed the Goslings to get only three more runs during the remaining game, in all of which, however, either bases on balls or dead balls played a part. Taking into consideration the heavy batting of the Goslings in other games Capt. Berg pitched well against professional players, who secured only seven hits off his delivery. The rest of the players, as usual, played a steady game. There were no exceptionally hard chances on either side; two plays on third in the sixth, one catching the speedboy, Powers, on an attempted sacrifice by Abel, Berg to C. Schweppe, the other forcing Abel on a sizzling grounder off' Hahn’s bat, Quehl to Schweppe, being the only feature * plays worth mentioning. The lineup: Northwestern. Watertown. AB Powers, If......... 4 Abel, 3b 3 Kronitz, lb. ... 3 Bahr, c. 4 Schumann, 2b... 3 G. Richards, p.. 3 W. Richards, ss. 3 Hahn, cf. . 4 Beisner, rf 3

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32 1 5 24 10 5 31 8 7 27 8 2 Summary: Home-run, W. Richards. Base on balls, off Berg 6, off Richards 0. Struck out, by Berg 2, by Richards 8. Sacrifice hits. Pow ers, Koch. Hit by pitcher, Kronitz 2, Schumann. First on balls, off Berg 6, off Richards 0. ST. JOHNS MILITARY ACADEMY VS. NORTHWESTERN. Through the diplomacy of the umpire, ignoring all previous agree ments on general rules, St. John’s played the star game in the twelfth inning by bringing in four scores on an overthrow over third base. During the argument St. John’s left the field, thereby forfeiting the game to Northwestern. Until the seventh inning Northwestern team was in the lead. The score was then tied until the first of the twelfth, when .Northwestern again led by four scores. An overthrow in the twelfth by Quehl finally led to an argument on the ground rules, St. John’s claiming four scores on the overthrow thereby tying the score.

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ORGANIZATION OF A DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AT NORTHWESTERN. With a view to making as effective and useful as possible the splen did new gymnasium about to be donated to the school by the generous ness of the Milwaukee Northwestern Club, the Faculty of Northwestern College in a regular meeting held Thursday, May 11, adopted the fol lowing articles of organization for a new Department of Athletics and Physical Culture, which is herewith created: 1. The Department of Athletics and Physical Culture is to be a regular department of the college. 2. The work of the department is to be placed under the control of two members of the faculty, as follows: A. A chairman of the Athletic Committee of the Faculty, who shall control and supervise the relations of the Athletic Department with the studies and general standing of the students. (a) To him a monthly report is made by every member of the faculty on the standing of such students in his classes, whose average falls below 76 per cent (on slips to be provided for the purpose). He gives notice of ineligibility for athletic competition with outside schools to the students in question, to the Athletic Department, and to such outside schools as come into question (cf 3: B, b). (b) To him the Athletic Department reports absences, serious breaches of proper conduct, etc., which have a bearing on the standing of the student in the school, his securing of a degree, liability to punish ment, etc. (cf 3: A and B). In case of need he lays the matter before the Athletic Committee of the Faculty. Note: The Athletic Committee of the Faculty consists of the Chair man, the Inspector of the School, and the Director of Athletics. B. A Director of Physical Culture and Athletics, who shall have full control of all gymnastic and athletic work of the students, absolute authority in the gymnasium and on the grounds devoted to athletic purposes. (a) He appoints the corps of student instructors and has the power to dismiss for cause any such student instructor at any time. These appointments will be made from applications (open to college students only), stating name, age, class, efficiency in the branch of physical cul ture applied for of the applicant, and giving any other information in point, which may seem necessary; applications must be in ten days before the close of the previous semester. In case no applications are made the Director of Athletics will select from the college such student or students, as he sees fit. In case no fitting instructor is found for any one course, the Director is at liberty to drop such course from the regular work of the Department at any time. (b) At the beginning of each semester upon a day or days to be determined by the Director of Athletics, every student will present him-

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self to the Director of Athletics for assignment to the various classes, teams or courses; selection of candidates for competitive teams and rejection of such candidates is in the hands of the Director of Athletics. Captains for athletic teams or for the Cadet Company are elected by the teams or company at least ten days before the close of the previous semester. Such election is subject to approval by the Director of Ath letics. Upon approval such captain or captains rank as student in structors in the Athletic Department. (c) The Director of Athletics arranges the courses to be offered each semester and posts a list of such courses in the gymnasium and on the bulletin boards at the beginning of each semester. For assist ance in the work of outlining such courses and for such other matters concerning the department, as may turn up from time to time, he is empowered to call a meeting of the instructors and officers of the de partment once a month, and to call upon each and every individual instructor for such assistance as he may need at any time. (d) At the beginning of the first semester, at the same time at which his name is enrolled in the class lists of the Athletic Department, each student pays a locker fee of $3.50 to the treasurer, who is appointed from the student body of the college by the Director of Athletics, and who is to rank as an instructor in the Athletic Department. Any col lections for athletic purposes from the merchants of the town or from any other sources are under the control of the Director and the body of instructors of the Athletic Department and must go in regular course through the hands of the treasurer. The treasurer is to have the usual duties and responsibilities of such an officer; he banks and books all the moneys incoming and outgoing, he disburses funds at the direction of the Director of Athletics, he presents his books at the regular, stated times to the auditing department of the college for examination. . 3. A regular, stated amount of physical culture work is required of each and every student. Exception to this rule will be granted only upon the presentation of written expert medical advice. Failure to complete the required amount of work in the Athletic Department means forfeiture of credit or degree in any department. A. The required amount of work is to be as follows: For students in the Preparatory Department, 4 periods per week of the entire year. For students in the Freshman and Sophomore classes, 3 periods per week of the entire school year. For students in the Junior and Senior classes, 2 periods per week of the entire school year. Note: Academy students in college classes belong to the Academic Department of the college, and are classed in every respect as college students. More than eight absences from required work in any one semester means an unfinished course, and must be completed, before credit is given or before graduation is permitted.

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Unexcused absences in the Preparatory Department are reckoned a serious demeanor and are punishable at the discretion of the Director of Athletics, or, in severe cases, by decision of the faculty. In the College knowledge and practice of gentlemanly behavior are expected of all students. Serious breaches of good conduct in the Athletic Depart ment are punishable, just as in all other departments of the school, by condition or summary dismissal. B. The courses of the department are arranged as follows: (a) The Preparatory Departments. The Junior Preparatory class has 4 periods of military drill per week throughout the first school year. The Middle Preparatory class has 2 periods of military drill and 2 periods of gym. and field work throughout the school year. Note: The purchase of uniforms is optional in these two classes. Every boy is recommended, however, to purchase such uniform, as a better suit of clothes can scarcely be obtained for the same amount of money. The Senior Preparatory class has 4 periods of gym. or field work per week throughout the school year. Work in the Cadet Company or on Prep. School teams, for which opportunity will be offered, may be sub stituted for the regular work at the discretion of the Director of Athletics. B. The College Departments. In the College Departments regular courses will be offered in Football. Baseball. Basket Ball. Indoor Baseball. Track and Field Sports. Lawn Tennis. Handball. Gym. Work. Swimming. Military Drill in the Cadet Company. Note: Competition with outside schools is permitted only in foot ball, baseball, and Outdoor Track and Field Sports. A standing in classes of 75 per cent or less makes ineligible for competitive athletics with outside schools. Professor Frank was elected chairman of the Athletic Committee of the Faculty. Prof. Sprengling was elected Director of Athletics. M. SPRENGLING, ’94.

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The football schedule for next fall, as at present arranged, is as follows: Northwestern vs. Beloit, October 1, at Beloit. Northwestern vs. Lake Forest, October 14, at Lake Forest. Northwestern vs. St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, October 21, at Delafield. Northwestern vs. Ripon, October 28, at Ripon. Lawrence vs. Northwestern, November 4, at Watertown. Carroll vs. Northwestern, November 11, at Watertown. Oshkosh Normal vs. Northwestern, November 18, at Watertown. A few of the games are not, as yet, fixed by signed contract, and one or two of the dates are still open to change. In the main, however, no great changes from this published schedule are anticipated.

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charming style. The plots of the stories are skillfully developed. The editor of the exchange column writes: “We have tried to introduce a feature which is more or less of an innovation in a school paper. Instead of merely criticising the papers in general and the departments in par ticular, we have attempted to combine reviewing of stories with criticism of them, besides criticising the other departments of the paper.” This is a very good idea. We found, however, after reading the exchanges criticised, that the exchange editor only attempted “the reviewing of stories and criticism of them” in his first criticism. The April issue of the Gates Index from Neligh, Nebraska, is in several respects disappointing. The articles in the literary department are not written in a graphic manner, and hence prove to be somewhat tiresome and monotonous. The essay entitled “The Family of Nations,” although somewhat shallow, is by far the best article in the magazine. Much more, however, might be said on so broad a theme. The editorial column is also weak, but this perhaps is largely due to the fact that the paper is in the hands of an entirely new staff. Indeed, it is lamentable that the exchange editor could not criticise, or judge, a few magazines, because the exchanges were misplaced and could not be found. In very many of the exchanges we receive, especially those from high schools, there are many short stories, but seldom good essays. This is true of the E. H. S. News (Eugene, Oregon), a new exchange, which contains a few good stories, but no essays. “The Theta Play” is well written and highly amusing,' although the plot is hackneyed. Naturally the essential thing in every story, especially in short stories, is the plot. This must be well planned and skillfully developed. Al though the story “The Rivals” is well written, the plot is not well carried out and hence does not hold the interest of the reader. The author of “The Way of the World” shows us what pitiful and miser able conditions exist among the children of the poor, during the winter months, in the large cities. The poem “The Rustler’s Burial” is com mendable and .really worth reading. Your editorial column is rather small in comparison with the large editorial staff. Instead of the college notes, etc., you could add one or two editorials. The exchange column, too, would be more profitable, if it would contain somewhat longer criticisms. “The Couch,” a story in the Aeroplane (Green Bay, Wis.), shows a considerable amount of cleverness. The plot is original and quite inter esting. “The Passing of the Veteran,” a very appropriate article for the May issue of your paper, certainly repays perusal. It is true that many people forget that “the reunions on Memorial Day are not for the sole purpose of greeting the living veterans, but for thoughts and respects for the thousands who died for their country in *65. * * * The surviving veterans are honored by us, and they will be honored by the coming generations; for is it not true, that ‘Should a nation forget its defenders, it had better first forget itself.’ ” The editorial column and the exchange department are rather short, but this can be easily rem edied.

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The Rev. Wente of Crete, 111., visited his son Walter on May 2. The following seminary students attended our concert at Watertown: Wm. Eggert, ’07; E. Zell, ’08; P. Koehler, ’09; A. Sitz, ’09; E. Berg, ’10; O. Hohenstein, ’10. The Rev. and Mrs. W. Huth of Hustisford were also here for the occasion. On May 4 and 5, Miss Alma Reinemann visited her brother Walter. Otto Medenwald and George Kobs, Preps., accompanied the corpse of their classmate, Constant Fleissner, to Manistee, Mich, where inter ment took place. They returned May 9. On May 17, Rev. Glaeser of Tomah, Wis., called on his son Martin, Prep. On May 18, L. Mahnke, ’12, president of N. W. C. Band, went to Beaver Dam, Wis. to make arrangements for a concert to be presented there. The Home for Feeble Minded and Epileptics of Watertown cele brated its annual festival on May 14. On May 31, Mr. and Mrs. II. Tews, Mrs. Pipkorn, and Rev. Aug. C. Bcndler made a tour from Milwaukee to Watertown per “auto.” Rev. O. Sicker and wife, Adelhcid, residing in New York, N. Y., were here May 30. W. Schulze, Ac., discontinued his studies here on May 10. At pres ent lie is holding a position in Oconomowoc as bookkeeper. Benno Kupfer, Prep., spent Decoration Day at Milwaukee. On May 28, Chas. Klingbiel, ’14, left for his home at Owosso, Mich. On May 6, J. Krubsack, ’ll; Hanke, ’ll; Schaller, 'll; Reim, '11; Wente, ’ll; Schroeder, ’12; Sauer, ’ll, and Werner, ’ll, “hiked it” to Lebonon. They stayed at the home of Mr. Moldenhauer, cousin of Joe Krubsack. May 24, Miss Lachesis, Mr. Angrue, and Mr. Meyer accompanied E. Finck, ’12, to Lake Mills. A. Maas, teacher at Lake Mills, was here on May 19. Werner Otto, Prep., has also discontinued his studies here. > W. Beitz, ’14, enjoyed a visit from his sisters, the Misses Bertha and Minnie Beitz, of Milwaukee. W. Pieper, Prep., passed May 14 at Oconomowoc.

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—Vacation! —Reports! —Concerts! —Marchout! —-Jim: Yes—I think so too.—She don’t care for him any more. —One who ought to know better: Cicero lived about 15IS, didn’t he? —Ii-m-o: (translating) Penelope weinte, bis ihr die Athene suessen Schlaf auf die Lippen schenkte. —Someone: What time is it? Sch-m-1: Five minutes after half past four. —Prof: Where was the first battle of the civil war fought? Student: How do I know, I wasn’t there. —Fatty S.: Next year I’ll go to the Spencer Business College and take bookkeeping. I’ll take it easy and won’t let them know that I’ve had it before. Birdie: But, perhaps they might think that you had it before. —Art: Joe!—Where in the world is he? Pimps: Why there he is. Art: O no; that’s a cow. —No Sauer, you cannot get a meal at the kitchen after 8:30 P. M. —Prof: (at the opening of a recitation as P-r-sh and H-n-ke are still missing) Jetzt fehlen nur noch “David” und “Goliath.” —Someone: What’s the matter over there? R-s-n: A dead toad jumped down through the basement window.

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—L-k-1: When Spitz gets his B. A. he will be a A. Baldy. —Heard at a recent game: Come sit by me Joe! —Prof: Na was wirst du nun fuer das naechste Mai von unserer Aufgabe wiederholen? Dutchy: Am liebsten nichts. —Kalter: What is mother of pearl is that “Elfenbein?” —G-r-d: says a “king” is always high. —Zibi has been “playing it safe” both on the diamond and otherwise of late. —Dr. (in Physics) What docs MV. stand for? Someone: Mike Vogel? —Brown (during a game with the scrubs) I won’t umpire anymore, all the balls come right for me.

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Volume XV.

Watertown, Wis., September, 1911.

Number 4

THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG. The trials and tribulations that the Confederacy was subject to dur ing that sanguine struggle, the Civil War, are well-nigh indescribable Especially was this the case during the time intervening between the battle of Gettysburg, the zenith of Southern hope, and Appoma , House, the nadir of despair. The circumstances which prompted General Lee to undertake the expedition, which led to the battle of e y S» into Pennsylvania, are quite evident. The resources of his coun ry depleted, and while the number of producers was fast diminisn &, number of consumers was being considerably augmented. How to sub sist was the grave question which confronted him. Rations were a y very low, and prospects were that the bill of fare would be s 1 m shortened. The half-starved hosts of Israel did not look across the

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Jordan to the vine-clad hills of Canaan with more longing eyes than did Lee’s braves contemplate those waving, rolling grain fields of Penn sylvania across the Potomac in the balmy days of June. But the reason which probably gave promise of the best results was, to defend Rich mond by threatening Washington. Therefore Lee crossed the Potomac early in June and began his march northward. Meade, at the head of the Union troops, of course, protested the way, and thus both armies clashed at Gettysburg in a three days’ battle, July 1, 2 and 3, 1863. But in order to obtain a comprehensive view of the proceedings and developments of this stupendous struggle, a knowledge of the topog raphy of Gettysburg’s vicinity is requisite. Guarding the extreme Fed eral left are two hills, Round Top and Little Round Top, which rise like huge sentinels, defying anything that would dare to approach their base. Devil’s Den lies directly at their slope, while the famous wheat field and peach orchard are not far distant to the west. Adjoining Little Round Top, Cemetery Ridge stretches from South to North, where the long elevation of ground is broken by two hills, Cemetery Hill and Culp’s Hill, both situated in a somewhat southerly direction from Gettysburg. It will be mentioned here that the Northerners’ line of battle stretched from Round Top to Culp's Hill, after the first day’s battle, while the Confederates occupied Seminary Ridge about two miles west of Cemetery Ridge. Seminary Ridge also takes a south to north direc tion flanked by Oak Hill on the North. The Lutheran Seminary was situated on this ridge. Farther West McPherson’s farm was situated, and in the vicinity of this farm the first fighting took place. Union cavalrymen had advanced to this place and were soon en gaged in a spirited fight with a part of General Ewell's corps which was just marching up. The Federals dismounted, sent their horses to the rear, and formed in line. The battle of Gettysburg was on. The Confederates pressed forward under a heavy fire, greatly outnumbering the North erners. But the blue line successfully withstood the onslaught of the enemy. Nevertheless, it was obvious that they could not long do so, and reinforcements were sent for. General Reynolds arrived on the scene of action with his troops. His presence inspired the boys in blue, and for a time it really seemed as if the Southerners would be driven back. But Lee massed more troops on the Federal right wing. Reynolds was killed while directing and encouraging his soldiers in McPherson s woods, and thus the Union line finally gave way, being driven beyond Seminary Ridge in the direction of Gettysburg. General Gordon’s com mand was thrown upon the extreme right flank of the Union army, and with a ringing yell his men sprang to the charge, driving the Union soldiers pell-mell before them. Passing through Gettysburg many Union soldiers became lost, entangled and were made prisoners. The Confed erate, General Ewell, occupied the city about 4 o’clock in the afternoon and was preparing for another attack with the aim to carry Cemetery Hill and Culp’s Hill, where the First and Second Army Corps were re forming, when a cessation to advance was ordered. And that in the

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face of the fact that the whole Union army was stretched out thirty miles on its march to battle; in the face of the fact that Lee’s whole force was in position to give battle while about half of Meade’s army had not come up yet! What might have happened, if that Confederate battle-line had not swept over those hills, carrying everything before it? The consequences, that might have ensued, are too terrible to dwell upon. It might interest our German friends to know that Carl Schurz, a one time citizen of Watertown, was on the right flank of the Union army with six thousand men under his command and fought bravely against odds, doing credit to the fair name of Wisconsin. In the meantime, while the battle was in full blast on the Federal right wing, Lee was placing his troops into position on Seminary Ridge. General Longstreet was ordered to establish his corps on the right, his right flank resting on a point opposite Round Top across the “valley of death.” Me was immediately impressed by the formidable appearance of Round Top and Little Round Top. Six scouts were sent out to reconnoitre, and one actually reached the top. Pie gathered the valu able information that these two hills were not yet occupied by Union troops and at once reported to Longstreet the state of affairs. Here a chance presented itself to take the Union army by surprise by perform ing one of those flank movements which made the noble General Jackson so famous at Chancellorsville. On taking possession of Round Top and Little Round Top the Confederates would necessitate a change of front on the part of the Federals, thus placing themselves between Washington and our army. Besides, Round Top would serve them as the key to their position. But Lee could not be prevailed upon to deter from his plans. He seemed bound and determined to attack Meade at Cemetery Hill—just where Meade wanted him to lead his forces. As even ing drew'on the firing ceased along the whole line, and the two oppor tunities to annihilate the Union army passed away. General Meade spent the night in a moonlight expedition and exercised great care in rectifying his battle formation. The scene that broke upon the Confederates the next morning brought dismay into many a rebel’s heart. From the Peach Orchard and Wheat Field the Union battle front extended to Cemetery Plill and Culp’s Hill. Batteries had been drawn up to advantageous positions during the night, and where the day before no signs of troops had been noted by officers with their field glasses in the cupola of the Lutheran Seminary, now earthworks had been thrown up bristling with thousands of Union bayonets. Meade and Lee were standing on hills opposite each other surrounded by field, couriers, and staff-officers. The second day’s battle was on in earnest. It was led on by a terrific cannonade. Three hundred guns, equally divided between the two ridges, vomited their iron hail upon each other. Across the “valley of death” the murderous missiles went hissing and screaming on their errand of death while a dense cloud of sulphur ous smoke settled over the battlefield. Occasionally two opposing shells

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would meet in mid-air, lighting up the clouds with snake-like flashes of lurid lightning. The bloodiest fighting of the desperate struggle took place at Little Round Top and in the vicinity of this hill. It was 4 o’clock in the after noon and Hood had received orders to attack the Federal left. He saw the futility of such a task and was therefore a little dilatory in obeying orders. A staff officer came rushing up to him and shouted: “General Longstreet orders that you begin the attack at once. Do you hear?” Brave Hood did hear and deployed his troops in line of battle. Slowly he drives the Union lines, covering Round Top, back, incurring a fright ful loss of men. Nevertheless, he pushes onward. The Union men flee and take refuge behind boulders on the hillsides, Hood halts his men to shelter them. It is but for a brief time and then at his command, “for ward,” they climb the hill reddened with the blood of their com rades. The bravery evinced by his men is marvelous. One man, it was Sergeant Barbee of a Texas brigade, reached a rock far in advance of his line. Mounting it, he audaciously stood erect and fired into the enemy, always taking deliberate aim while the air about him was fairly swarming with bullets. At last he fell, wounded in several parts of the body. However, he stuck to the rock until his comrades reached him and carried him to the rear on a litter. Sherman’s definition of war could not have been more appropriately applied to any place than Devil’s Den. In this day's fight it was a ver itable “hell on earth.” The groans and shrieks of the dying and wounded, the yells and curses of the combatants, the crashing of trees and shells, and the roaring rattle of musketry converted this bloody place into a harrowing pandemonium. General Warren, chief engineer of the Union army, was on the apex of Little Round Top. He at once recognized the importance of this hill, and seeing that his men were gradually giv ing way to the Confederates, he notified Meade, who immediately sent troops and artillery to the assistance. By superhuman strength batteries were placed on Little Round Top while the troops below were rushed to meet the oncoming Confederate columns. It would be impossible to portray the vacillating moments that now followed in the struggles in the Wheat Field and Peach Orchard. In the midst of the furious strug gle General Sicker’s thigh bone is shivered. I*Ie sickens and falls into the hands of his soldiers. The ground is strewn with the dead and dying. With deafening yells the rebels come on, the Union line wavers, doubles up, and is bent back. In turn the Confederates recoil before the awful artillery fire poured into their ranks; our soldiers gather cour age, leap over intrenchments and are met by furious and brilliant counter charges. Thus the tide of victory sways to and fro, and different battleflags pass through the bullet-riddled Peach Orchard and the gory Wheat Field, where the angel of death especially reaps a full harvest. Evening brought a cessation of hostilities, and as the sun sank in the West, its beams were reflected by the bayonets and batteries of our soldiers on Little Round Top, and Old Glory seemed more glorious streaming in

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the golden light of the setting sun while the bleeding Confederates were valiantly fighting for its possession. The third day’s struggle was but the bloody continuation of the ter rific battle of the second day. Night only intervened and gave the boys in blue and boys in gray a chance to breathe and rest, for to-morrow’s combat. It culminated in Pickett’s grand and glorious charge on Meade’s left center. Lee determined upon a final effort to break the Union center, and for that purpose concentrated about 14,000 men behind Seminary Ridge for the last charge. It was late in the afternoon and an ominous still ness reigned. But it was only the calm before the storm. Everybody was possessed of an intuition that something terrible was to happen, when at last heavy signal-guns broke the fatal silence. The long, sweeping gray line of 14,000 men appeared in the far distance and majestically marched down the slope toward Cemetery Ridge. All possible cannon, from Round Top to Culp’s Hill were trained on them, and as soon as they approached within firing distance, an indescribable whirlwind of shot and shell tore through their lines. The Southern guns responded, send ing solid shot and shell above their men into the Union ranks on the summit. The hills on both sides were capped with crowns of flame and smoke. However, that already thinned line never flinched, but continued to march onward. The Confederate leaders Garnett, Trimble, and Kemper fell in the storm. Hancock and Gibbon of the Union side are borne bleeding to the rear. Still the Confederates march on and are now at such close range that grape and canister tear their line to shreds. Undaunted, the rebels close up and gathering all available energy make the last desperate dash to those heights where stand the compact Union lines. A breeze lifts the sulphurous smoke enveloping the Confederates, the artillery fire ceases, and now the Southern and Northern battle flags are floating side by side. The contending forces are interlocked in a deadly hand-to-hand struggle. Side arms are drawn, and the awful din and confusion of close combat are heard as men brain and batter each other with the butt end of their guns. Lieutenant Cushing, a Union officer, although wounded in both thighs, does not abandon his guns, but remains at his post and surrenders them only with his life’s blood. General Armistead, a Southerner, raises his hat to the point of his sword, and with a mighty “forward!” on his lips he falls mortally wounded at the very feet of Federal soldiers. This was too much, and the shattered remnants of the 14,000 retired. General Lee met and tried to induce them to renewed efforts, giving utterance to these noted words: “It was all my fault; get together and let us do the best we can toward saving that which is left us.” But even General Lee, to whom they looked up to as a child would to its father, no, not even their “Rob” could prevail upon them to face such a terrific fusillade. The shades of night hushed the roar of battle, but not the groans of the dying that were wafted by the breeze to either side of the embattled hosts. When the moon rose that evening, it shed its mellow light on

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forty thousand brave Americans that lay bleeding on the field of glory, giving the whole surrounding country a weird and ghastly appearance. For days after the battle of Gettysburg the bloody testimonies of the struggle were offensively apparent, not only on the field, where thou sands of wounded were crouched away among the dead unable to move, swarms of insects buzzing about them, but also in the hospitals. Here the wounded lay in long rows waiting for their turn at the operation table, which was in full view of these poor men. The crashing of the saws and the tinkling of the instruments blended with the awful din of agony. But the loyal spirit evinced by our heroes was gloriously exhibited in their rejoicings, even in' the sufferings, over the victory they had helped to achieve. One Union soldier who had lost a leg in the battle happened to overhear a camp visitor commenting on the awful devastation wrought by the war. His sad eyes lightened up and, hob bling up to the stranger as best as he could, said: “Yes, it is awful, but the result is glorious.” Who would venture to say that the result was not glorious? And did not Lincoln utter true words when he said in his Gettysburg speech: “We cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract?”

A HIDDEN TREASURE. It was on a Monday afternoon that pretty Bertha Jones, arm in arm with Jean Marols, passed by two ill-humored widowers, Mojard and Gouju, sitting on a bench before a restaurant. “Well, well! that young thing looks like a faded flower,” Mojard remarked in derision. “At that she is just as foolish as unhandsome,” remarked Gouju. “Why, had you not the intentions of marrying Bertha?” “Certainly, but she rejected me.” “She also refused me! All on account of this fool, Jean Marols, to whom she is now engaged. Now they evidently are so poor that they cannot form a household. With the little money they have they have rented a part of the old castle on yonder hill, which is hardly fit for the swallows’ brooding-place. Without a penny these fools want to marry!” “However, they are both such good and diligent people that I fear they might prosper all the same in their married life.” “Bertha’s refusal still vexes me! I would like to play a good trick on them.” “I also, but how ? How might a person check their modest gain ?” For a long while the two companions had discussed various schemes, when Gouju suddenly said, rubbing his hands heartily, “I have it! I have it! We’ll tell them in the ruins of the old castle lies a treasure of

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great value. The thought of the hidden treasure will take sole posses sion of their mind, and they will forget their duties, their work, and their wages.” “That is a good idea! But in order to work this on them we shall have to agree on some details.” They had been deliberating all afternoon, when they saw the engaged couple coming back from their place of employment. The couple had not yet come within the distance of about six yards, when Mojard accosted them with a friendly smile, “Are you aware of it, that there is a treasure hidden in your future dwelling-place?” “Nonsense!” “Certainly not!” Gouju earnestly replied. “Ask the notary public for the papers, and get permission from the mayor to search the ruins. You will find something there, I assure you!” “We have something more important than that,” Jean replied. “And then,” Bertha added, “we should never be able to decipher the old manuscripts, anyhow.” Mojard and Gouju were now almost raging to see the couple marching on full of joy, and with perhaps the sweetest thoughts of a bright future and unfailing success. Finally our companions decided to decipher the old manuscripts themselyes on which time and dust had imprinted their seal, to see whether they would not find anything on them to support their deceitful plans. About two months passed by. Bertha and Jean Marols were about to become man and wife and were preparing to transport their property into the almost shattered remains of the old castle, which closely re sembled the dens and halls of a Labyrinth. It was a Sunday afternoon. Our companions were again sitting on the bench, full of initials and cuts, which plainly showed the pastime of many a sluggard. Jean and his beloved were enjoying a walk up and down the only sidewalk of the little village. Seeing that the couple was advancing in their direction, Mojard and Gouju arose immediately to meet them. Hardly had they met when Mojard ejaculated, “It has been proven, it has been proven by the old manuscripts that there is a treas ure hidden amongst the ruins! During the war the proprietor was forced to leave; but before he left he buried his jewels in the castle. The tower being apt to offer the most resistance to the enemy, he buried them there.” “Why, even if that should be the case, we should never find it, unless you could locate exactly the place of hiding.” The two felt again beaten and left. ‘Tin afraid we’ll never get at them in this manner. We have to try some other scheme.” Mojard did not feel disgusted as yet. “Never mind,” he said, “I’ll get at them! Are you willing to go along? Let us go up to the old castle some night and dig up the ground in the tower to see whether we cannot find some flag which we might call the cover of the den.” For three nights in succession the two widowers were seen walking

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up to the old castle, supplied with pickaxes and spades, to dig for some thing they would have liked to find, but which evidently seemed to themselves an impossibility. But when they were about to desist from their apparently fruitless toil, Gouju’s pick touched something that sounded like a stone, which, after it was uncovered proved to be a flag about six feet in diameter. “Now or never,” said Gouju, “we have a foundation for our inten tions; we’ll tell them this stone covers the entrance to the cell which contains the treasure. After they will have removed the flag, they will continue to search and dig, and will forget all about their duties. Thus the vacancies left by them will be filled by others; they will soon be penniless. When the money is gone and the employment, their love will also be at an end. Then both of us shall be avenged.” The next morning Gouju and Mojard had nothing more important todo than to notify the couple of their discovery. But Jean shook his head and replied, “First our duty, then the rest! We might perhaps think it over by to-night. Now we are going to work!” “If you want to do so, you may help us to-night at removing the stone,” were Bertha’s last sarcastic words. Thus it happened that Bertha illuminated the scene with a lantern, while the three men were doing the work. The flag was thick and heavy, but their joined forces raised it. Below it was, glittering in the dim light, a large lump of gold, molten together of various rings, brace lets, and other ornaments, the shapes of which could plainly be dis cerned on the lump. Strong hatred could at once be read on the faces of Mojard and Gouju. Speechless and fixed they stood staring at each other, while Jean and Bertha accented their felicity with a hearty kiss and walked away with their treasure. J. B., T2.

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EDITORIAL COLLEGE DAYS. It was with some feeling of reluctance that most of us packed our trunks for shipment to Watertown. The reason for this can, in most cases, be ascribed to a too sudden realization of the transition of vaca tion days, the good times and enjoyment, as well'as our work, which we performed with pleasure. But when we boarded the train for our college city, the poignancy of departure was offset by a consciousness of joy and expectancy. For are not the college days here again? They are here for the new arrivals, commonly called and known as “greenhorns.” And greenhorns they are because, just as an immigrant feels out of place when arriving in a new, strange country, so a new student finds himself green to everything when entering our halls of learning. ITis parents are not present to call him to task, to assist and give him advice, but he is rather thrown on himself, and must from now on fight his own battles to a great extent. The customs, manners, as also the environments, are different from what they have been to him, and he is suddenly confronted by a new life which he is to lead at college. *•

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Now, Mr. Newcomer, do you think advice from your teachers and upper class members would be of benefit to you? Don’t you think a little polishing here and there where it is necessary to take the “green ness” out of you, by older and experienced fellow students, would do much toward helping you attain the standard of an ideal student, which surely is your ambition? If your answer is in the negative, we can only be moved with compassion toward you and then let experience do the rest. What a teacher experience is! But if you answer affirmatively, you are to be congratulated as a student possessing a desire to learn,' a requisite for the acquisition of a standard in efficiency desired by teacher and parent. However, to arrive at a point of excellence as a student, there are other indispensable qualities. One of these is absolute obedience to the rules and regulations of this institution. But now one often hears the remark, “I’m willing to give obedience to the proper authorities, but I’ll not be bossed around by a Senior or Junior.” Ignorance is only evinced by such talk. It is expected of the lower class members to show defer ence to the upper class members. This has not been set down as a law, but it is a time-honored custom, and this year is not to be an exception to the rule. As far as the relation between the preparator}' department and collegiate department is concerned, there is absolutely nothing that the former have to do for the latter. If a collegiate student asks a “prep” to do something for him, the lower class member will consider it a favor asked and oblige like a gentleman. You can show your spunk, but remember, when so doing, you are putting yourself in a bad light and harming your own character. The newcomers are advised to take these exhortations to heart, as they are for their welfare. We, the older ones, are again entering upon a new school-year entail ing new duties and obligations. College days have come to us again, and we naturally cast a retrospect over the days we spent at North* western last year. We discover much for which we are grateful, and again incidents are called to mind which we regret. We must all con cede that there is room for improvement. Let us therefore begin the new year with the right spirit. Let us show the true Christian college spirit at all times, places and occasions. In the fulfillment of this we shall command the respect of our fellow students and fellow men; we shall then be able to speak of the school-year 1911-1912 as of a year in which we spent ideal college days.

ELECTION.

As Mr. Reier, our able Editor-in-Chief, has discontinued his studies at our institution, thus causing a vacancy in the staff, an election took place with the following results:

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Paul Froehlke, Editor-in-Chief. Walter Schuman, Business Manager. Frederick Wurl, Exchange Editor. The Black and Red staff regrets the sudden departure of Mr. Reier and wishs its ex-Editor-in-Chief the best of success in his calling.

v OUR NEW ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT. With acclamations of welcome we received the news last May that a Department of Athletics and Physical Culture had been added to our regular course of study. Although baseball, football, tennis, swimming and military drill were forms of exercise enjoyed at our institution for many years, no student was compelled to participate in any of them. Since this new arrangement, however, has been instituted, every student must take part in some form of exercise. He may choose whatever branch he finds most interesting and best for the development of his body. As stated in the college catalogue and in the June issue of the “Black and Red” courses are offered in Baseball, Football, Basket Ball, Indoor Baseball, Track and Field Sports, Lawn Tennis, Handball, Swim ming, Gymnastic Work and Military Drill in the cadet company. To make a success of this Athletic Department every student ought to enter on his work with zeal, interest and spontaneity. Let us not grumble if we find our work somewhat difficult at first. We must re member that the Athletic Department is a new department. It is our duty to obey the orders and commands of the instructors. Obedience on the part of the students will help the instructors in.the various branches of the department very much. If we do our work in a conscientious manner, we shall soon see that physical training is at the same time brain building. It gives not only strength but courage and confidence. It gives decision, energy and promptness to the will. We must also remember that the best nations of the future will be those which give most intelligent care to the body.

OUR MASS MEETINGS. With pleasure it has been noticed that our last mass meeting was a decided improvement over the preceding one. Our mass meetings are to the student what the meetings of the Senate or House of Representa tives are to the United States citizen. They are here to promote the students’ and college’s welfare and not held as a pastime or farce, and should therefore be conducted orderly and with integrity. If a person i I-'

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has permission to speak, he has the floor exclusively, and it is every student’s duty to listen quietly and attentively to what is being said, no matter what the subject or who the speaker be. After the present speaker has finished, you may speak and refute or strengthen his argu ments, but never interrupt a speaker or pass personal remarks. It may furthermore be requested of everyone that he vote on all motions and elections, even on the motion to adjourn, carefully and to the best of his ability. Be not guided by any person, but use your own judgment, and above all do not let prejudice influence you in any way. Let us now make a plea for the “town boys.” Their number is steadily increasing, and before long they will form an important part of the student body. They have a right to enjoy the privilege of attending our meetings as well as we. Indeed, many meetings treat of topics that do not concern or interest the non-resident student, but these we shall not here consider. All other mass meetings should be announced and held at such a time that ALL students are given occasion to attend. Northwestern is the Alma Mater of all her sons, not only of those board ing at college, but also of those who do not, and all should have ample chance of promoting her general welfare. Especially mass meetings called before baseball or football games should be open to all, for in many cases the town boys have as much “spirit” lying dormant as any of us and need but the inspiration. In this way the “college spirit,’’ of which everybody should be proud, will also be spread through the city. It is hoped that the present athletic system will bring resident and non resident students in closer unity. Let us resident students make the advances and the others will be sure to follow.

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C@LILEOE TOTES The Musical Organizations.

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Again we are at the beginning of a new school-year. The athletic as well as the musical organizations are making preparations for their new careers. In the ’ll class the band, orchestra, and chorus have lost several of their most able musicians. Also many other competent members have, not returned to their alma mater. The band lost in Mr. Mahnke its president and baritone player. On the first of September election took place. Herman Pankow was elected president; J. Bade, vice-president; A. Tacke, secretary; Win. Lueckel, treasurer; M. Wehausen, librarian. At the end of last school-year Mr. Pankow was elected president of the orchestra. He could not very well administer two offices of the same kind, which impelled him to ask the organization for a dismissal. The following was the result of the election: W. Keibel, president; A. Tacke, vice-president; L. Koeninger, secretary and treasurer; R. Fenske, librarian. The chorus has not suffered a very great loss, except in Carl Kluender, its well-known soloist and quartette man. The officers are: Presi dent, W. Pankow; vice-president, E. Quehl; secretary and treasurer, Herman Pankow; librarian, Hugo Pankow. At present these organizations are somewhat small and weak, but with the untiring efforts of their respective presidents and directors they will no doubt attain a position similar in rank to that of other years.

VACANCY IN FACULTY. In July the Board of Trustees met to fill the vacancy caused by the year’s leave of absence granted Dr. F. W. A. Notz by the Synod. The Board sent a call to Rev. Theoph. Schwedel^’C^, then studying at the University of Chicago. Since Mr. SchroedeX had pledged himself to teach for the ensuing year at the University of Minnesota, he accepted the call with the understanding that he was not to begin work till Sep tember, 1912. Since the Board of Trustees, however, could not see its way to accept this offer of Mr. Schroedel, they elected Rev. O. Hagedorn, ’91, of Milwaukee to fill the vacancy. In the meantime Theo. Ave-Lallemant, ’00, has charge of the classes.

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BE HE3BOS (DMMEBOS The Arbitration Treaties.

On August 3 Secretary Knox signed at Washington arbitration treaties made with Great Britain and France. Opposite him sat Am bassador Bryce doing the same in behalf of Great Britain, and several hours before Ambassador Jusserand had in Paris affixed his signature to like documents as representative of France. It now remains for the United States Senate to ratify these treaties in order that they become valid in the United States. In the meantime the rest of the world may pass their judgment. Part of the first of the seven articles that compose these treaties reads: “The differences arising between the high contracting parties which are justiciable in their nature of the reason of being suscep tible to decision by the application of the principles of law or equity, shall be submitted to the Permanent Court of Arbitration meeting at The Hague or any other court decided by special arrangement.” It’s easily seen, the value of this article rests on the word “justiciable.” Who is to decide what differences are justiciable? This brings us to another article. A dispute is to be placed before a Joint High Commission of Inquiry composed of six men, three chosen by each of the two nations involved in the quarrel. Reference to this commission can, however, be postponed one year, in which time, it is argued, many disputes will be satisfactorily settled. If all members, or all but one, of this Joint High Commission of Inquiry agree that “difference is justiciable” the case is referred to the Permanent Court of Arbitration. But if the difference is not justiciable, what then? Maybe war! This question is not answered in the treaty. In so far the treaty is desirable as it acts as a brake on war and gives all parties time and occasion to act deliberately, but it is no positive guarantee against war. Furthermore, will the United States be willing to trust the Monroe Doctrine, or the Asiatic immigration problem, to any court of arbitra tion? Indeed the Monroe Doctrine as a national policy is not likely to come to arbitration, but certain cases involving the doctrine may. Let us put the policy of exclusion into a court consisting of persons who have nothing to lose if our country is flooded by cheap laborers, but who simply look at the matter from a logical point of view. Their final decision can easily be seen. Again suppose Mexico grant Japan a right to establish a naval station in the Magdalena Bay. Would dis interested persons call this a justiciable course for a dispute? A treaty with Great Britain and France may, however, never be put to this test, as it may safely be assumed that no one of them is capable of inflicting such offenses.

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That the theory of arbitration of quarrels is correct and one to be considered and advanced by all enlightened people is beyond doubt, but it is wellnigh impossible to root out war. There are at the present time certain questions, especially those touching a nation’s honor, independ ence, and integrity, which every nation would reject from arbitration regardless of any treaty.

REPORT OF CROPS. Estimates of the crops of this year have now been made on the basis of the government report of farm products made August 8. At this time all crops had passed the critical stage in their growth. Hay suf fered severely from the great drought and heat in July, for not in fifteen years has the yield been so small. Oats also was affected, but the total production has been smaller three times in the last ten years. In July :he outlook of corn dropped 10 per cent and the yield is 23 bushels per acre, compared with 27 bushels of last year, but still the total number of bushels has only been exceeded five times in the history of the United States, this being due to the large acreage this year. Wheat also fell from 14.7 bushels per acre, the average for the last ten years, to 12.8 bushels, the total harvest of wheat being some 12,000,000 bushels below the average. The late rains may prove so beneficial to the potatoes that the failure of the early potatoes may be qualified by the yield of the late ones. The banner crop this year is cotton, with an output of more than 14,700,000 bales. The record was held by 1904 until now, but this year’s yield exceeds that of 1904 by more than 1,000,000 bales. If cotton brings the price it brought in 1910, the 1911 crop will amount to over $11,000,000,000, and at the average price of the last five years it will bring $8,000,000,000.

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J^LOMEO ALUMNI NOTES. Mr. George W. Hauschild is made Acting Assistant Professor of Ger man for the year in the absence of Assistant Professor M. M. Skinner on Sabbatical leave. Mr. Hauschild is a graduate of Northwestern College and has been a graduate student at Harvard and Chicago Uni versities.—Daily Palo Alto, Sept. 1, 1911. William Luebke, ’03, took the degree of Ph. D. at the University of Chicago this summer. He has accepted a position as assistant profes sor of German in Iowa State University. Rev. John Anderson, ’92, has for several years continued his studies at the University of Chicago. He has now accepted a position at the Lutheran High School of that city. Dr. Ernst Eckelmann, ’97, goes to the University of Washington for the ensuing year. Hans Gaebler, ’07, made a flying trip to Japan this summer. He fills a position in German at the Cedarburg High School. Otto Plath, TO, is instructor at the University of Washington. At the same time he is carrying work looking towards a degree. John Whyte, ’05, has returned from Germany, where he spent three year at Leipzig and Berlin. He has accepted a position at the college of the city of New York. John Schmieder and Paul Kirsch, both of ’08, graduated last June at Mount Airy, Pa. Dr. Geo. Stallmann of Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, and Mrs. Stallmann were visitors during the summer, Dr. Stallmann attended our college in the early 80’s. He is now dental surgeon in the U. S. Army with rank of a lieutenant.

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ATELETHCS Baseball—Championship. Northwestern vs. Whitewater Normals.......................................... 13-4 6-0 Northwestern vs. Ripon................................ .............................. .. Northwestern vs. Carroll..................................................................... 7-0 Northwestern vs. Ripon........................................................................ 10-5 Northwestern vs. St. John’s Military Academy. Game was for feited to Northwestern. 6. Northwestern vs. Milton..................................................................... 3-0 7. Northwestern vs. Milton................................................................. . 1-0 Since Ripon beat Lawrence by a score of 7-1, our team may justly claim the championship in baseball of the minor colleges in the state for this year.

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Undoubtedly many readers may recollect the general outline in the course of Athletics, which will henceforth be a branch in the college course, that appeared in the June number. Accordingly our Director in Athletics undertook the strenuous task to comply with the fulfill ment of this undertaking. Although the boys were sorely disappointed when they perceived that no sign for the erection of our new gym nasium had been undertaken during vacation, the boys nevertheless were willing to pursue such kind of out-door exercises as our Director had planned out; which means that the whole preparatory department must drill with our Cadet company for three periods each week. For the college students this exercise is optional; of which, however, quite a number are also enlisted, especially the old members. In consequence of this compulsory drill we now have a company consisting of over a hundred cadets. Other students show more interest in Track and Field Sports, which are something new at our institution. About forty members have re ported to take part in this pastime. Still others have chosen Tennis as their course in Athletics. Therefore pains have been taken to put the courts in a fairly good condition, which was to some extent neglected last spring. Football. Although the prospects for a good football team looked somewhat gloomy at the opening of our college, as our star Captain Mahnke failed to return to school, as we had expected, things cleared up surprisingly after a few days. Zibell was elected captain. About thirty men re sponded to his call and appeared on the gridiron for practice Sept. 5. This gives our captain ample material to fill the vacancies caused by the

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last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduates. As only six of the old veterans have returned, there are many places to be filled. The task that now confronts our director and captain is to find out who are the most able men to fill the vacant positions. It is, as yet, impossible to give a definite lineup at this time of writing. In the scrimmage on Sept. 13 the lineup was: Ruege, center; H. Pankow and O. Kehrberg, guards; Tacke and Hartwig, tackles; Bruns and Quehl, ends; Henkel, quarterback; Schwcppe, fullback; Wietzke and Masch, right and left half, respectively. Other strong candidates for various positions are Parsch and Vogl. However, many of these positions may undergo changes during the course of the season.

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One of the best exchanges that has ever come into our hands is the “Commencement Number” of the “Review” (Sacramento, California). The cover is an excellent forerunner of the good things within. One is impressed by the size of the paper and the fine art work. The “Class Prophecy” possesses an originality that holds one’s attention from be ginning to end. The editorial department is well cared for. In the literary department one finds some very interesting stories, pretty sure to satisfy the most fastidious. There is one unfortunate mistake, and that is the misspelling of the German word “Kraenzchen” in the headpiece preceding the German Club’s news. We feel that the exchange column could be improved upon by lengthening the criticisms and hav ing a smaller number of them. The “Senior Number” of the “Lincolian” (Lincoln, Illinois) is likewise attractive both inside and outside. It contains a very inter esting literary department. “Sold” is a good illustration of how the “loan sharks” do business. “The Psychology of the Boy” contains ex cerpts that are well worth the reading. “Values” is an interesting ar ticle. The “Senior Oracle” prophesies in verse, a novel arrangement, whereby one’s attention is attracted. We think that the paper could be improved upon by keeping the advertisements together and not having them scattered here and there. In the “Senior Number” of the Lilliputian (Canton, New York) the editorials could be improved upon. They have a “chopped up” effect, as nearly every sentence is commenced with a subject. The literary department is rather meagre. In the “Class History” we met the word “defited” for the first time and on consulting Mr. Webster found that

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he could not help us in our difficulty. A little light on the subject would be greatly appreciated. We found no exchange department in this issue, although you have an exchange editor. The value of your paper would be greatly increased by a good exchange column. “The Guide’s Tale,” a story in the May issue of the Artisan (Boston, Mass.) shows a considerable amount of cleverness and originality. “President Taft’s Visit to Maine” tells of the injury he received to his ankle while touring that state. “All That Glitters Is Not Gold” is too short. In the story “Johnny and the Watch” one finds infantile curi osity very well depicted. Although there is only one editorial, it is good. The exchange column could be improved upon by lengthening the criticisms. The last criticism is worth reprinting. It is as follows: “If all schools would bind their papers substantially with plain, neat covers; if they would leave out the six-times-read exchange jokes and the cheap tragic stories, and instead print something with a healthy interest, something that a person with an ordinary-sized brain would not be ashamed to own as his work; if they would print in good, clear type, on good paper, and in correct English, material that would give a true record of school events and a true idea of what the students can do; if they would do these things, how great would be the improve ment in many of them !”

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About forty new students were entered at this institution this autumn. Our promised “gym” is not there as yet; but rumor has it that building will begin early in spring. Let us hope for the best. During summer vacation the women’s society of the Lutheran church at Jefferson, Wis., had an outing to our institution. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Schweppe, of St. James, Minn., visited their son Fred, ’ll. on June 19. Herman Klingbeil, ’ll, received a visit of his father, H. Klingbeil, and his sister, Eva, of Owosso, Mich., June 19. Rev. Moussa, of Jefferson, a former professor at N. W. C., was here for the commencement exercises. Miss Emma Schley called on G. Schley, ’ll, on June 19. Herman Born called on his nephew, Fred, Prep., June 10. On June 17, H. Brockmann, residing in New Lisbon, Wis., called on his son Martin, Prep., who had just recovered from an attack of ap pendicitis. Lee B. Skinner, 78, and B. C. Skinner, of Florida, were here June 3. John Reinemann, Burlington, Wis., called on his son John, ’ll, June 19. Mrs. H. Anger, of Wautoma, Wis., visited N. W. C. on June 20. On June 19, L. Vogl, ’14, was greatly pleased by a visit of his sister Annie, of Cedarburg. Rev. Otto Ph. Keller, of Bowdle. S. Dak., paid us a visit on June 29. A large crowd was present on Northwestern Day to witness the sham battle. Rev. and Mrs. Paul Maverhoff visited the college during vacation. Rev. Charles Spilman, ’87, now of Edgerton, Wis., called on us Aug. 30. Rev. A. Froehlke called on his sons Philip, Prep., and Paul, ’12, on Sept. 2.

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—Kid, what is your name? —Who is centerback for the third team this year? —Prof.: Who in the class can pronounce this word? (hyperbole) Pal-ch-k: Pepperbowl! —Uncle: My leg has fallen asleep; go, get the inspector to pound on it with his keys and wake it up. —Musical Gus is living up to his name these days (in chapel). —Hemo: (in the Physic hour when the subject is expansion to heat) A person must take care or the wheels in his watch will expand too much and burst the case. —Dr.: What element is found in water that isn’t found in air? Br-k-mn: Fish! —Chrisbaum thinks the new additions to our culinary department are just too beautiful for anything! Aber Otto! —Ask our football warrior John Rain-in-the-Face about Chief Oshkosh Reddy and his beautiful sister Laughing Water (Minnie) ha! ha! and then watch him smile. —Chaucer has arisen from the dead to the edification of our friend Otto. An extract from his “Ode on Love” reads as follows: The bell rung long for the marriage, But he hadde lang ne corage, But all the same it so bye, Otto louves his Rosalye.

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Watertown, Wis., October, 1911.

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A GIRL’S WAY. Grace was a pretty, young girl living in Washington. Her head was covered with a wealth of natural, black hair. She had hazel brown eyes that sparkled like diamonds in overflow of life. Like many other girls of her age, she liked to be envied for the extent of her acquaintances. Thus she had become acquainted with two daring aviators, Burt and Leonard, and very contrary to her expectation, both became ardent lovers. She knew that neither her mother nor her father would con sent to her becoming1 the wife of an aviator; therefore she tried her best to get rid of them, but they were as daring in their love as in their occupation.

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can’t live without you. It seems as though some part of me were miss ing. Everything is going wrong since you have thrown me off.” “Stop! don’t speak to me in that way. I know you do not love me and it is some selfish end of your own that you wish to accomplish when you ask for my hand. If your love is so unbounded, why do you not do what I ask of you? You can never be a proper husband if you remain at that shiftless occupation you are in.” “O Grace, can’t you understand! It is the only way I can give you a beautiful home and a place in society. Just think of it, for one day’s work to-morrow I get ten thousand and more if I make a record.” “I would rather see you earn a dollar a day through hard work and live in rags than have you risk your life at that daredevil occupation for ten thousand a day. And you could earn a good living in other ways. You are a master of mechanics and electricity and have had lucrative positions, but you have thrown all aside to satisfy your craving for this death-defying sport, where the people adore you as a second Napoleon.” “You do not see the good side of it, Grace. It is for science that we 'are risking our lives, and for the welfare of our free Nation that we may compete with the other world powers, for the aeroplane is to become the future method of warfare, and who would not wish that we should excel all others in this?” “I wish you would refrain from this foolish babble. You only show that your love for me is only second to your love for many other things.” They argued in this manner for some time, when finally she became tired of it and bade him go, slamming the door in his face. Leonard started on his way home, but it was only by short spaces. Every ten steps would find him thinking and murmuring to himself, to be awakened by a collision with some passing pedestrian. Once even he had meandered into the center of the street and was only saved from being run over by the sharp rap of a billy-club. “Say, but she’s a perfect jewel,” he said to himself as he contemplated the past event. “I’d hate to lose her. If I don’t get her, Burt will, and it will be a life of misery for Grace. She was right, anyway. It’s just for the sport that I’m doing it. After to-morrow’s meet I’m going to quit, and then we’ll see if Burt can beat me out of it.” At the same time Grace was sitting on her couch at home with red eyes, thinking: “I shouldn’t have spoken so harshly to him. It’s his nature. He can’t help it. He would get over his wildness soon and settle down. I know he would. I wish he were here now.” There was a rap at the door. She went to open it. It was Burt with a large bouquet of beautiful flowers. “Hello, Grace!” he said with a broad smile, “here’s something for your room.” “Thanks, Burt,” she said, “but please don’t bother me to-night. I don’t feel well. Good night.” She bowed and closed the door. . Burt was stunned. What had happened? She had been treating him so nicely. “Oh—h—h! I see!” he said with a scowl, “that’s where that

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Leonard was coming from. I suppose he was here again telling her some lies. I’d just like to get a hold of him. I’d see if that crooked nosed ‘chump’ would block me again.” *

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as though Burt’s machine would sail off unharmed, when suddenly that also capsized. Leonard had been saved by being pitched from the machine. He had sustained a broken leg and two broken ribs, while Burt had been buried beneath his machine, meeting instant death. So Leonard was alive! Grace could hardly believe it. The tears flowed in torrents as she raised her hands in thanks to God. As soon as she had gathered herself, she sprang from the lounge, hurriedly donned her cloak and left the house without even giving her astonishd mother, who had just returned, a word of explanation. The hospital was soon reached, and she was shown to his room. She opened the door softly and stepped in. He lay on his back with his eyes closed. She tiptoed up to his bedside and placed her hand in his open palm. The hand closed like a trap and he opened his eyes with a look of surprise. “Is that you, Grace?” he said. “Forgive me. You were right. I knew it as soon as I had left you last night, and I vowed that to-day would be my last day as an aviator. It almost proved to be my last day on earth. You have won your case, and God has put his seal to it.” “Don’t ask for forgiveness,” she said. “I have forgiven you long ago. You will settle down now, and I will be your household manager.” “You bet I will settle down,” he said with emphasis. “With you for a manager, I could lick Jack Johnson. And----- ” His words were smothered by a shower of kisses. Of Burt it was said that he had caused the accident by losing control of his machine, but some few who knew of this love affair had a different opinion of it. W. E. P., ’12. AN EVENING ON INDIAN HILL. The natural beauty of the October landscape that extended itself before me was enhanced by the golden splendor of the last rays of the setting sun. Hills, trees, and fields seemed bathed in this resplendency; Nature’s hand had apparently touched the scene with the fabled touch of Midas. The glowing heavens were fringed with the dim purple of the misty horizon, melting together the sky and the yellow fields, which, though bare, were beautiful in their autumnal dress. A few stray clouds were floating above the horizon, like white mantles of ermine, lined with gold of reddish hue. In the gray and purple distance the roofs and spires of Watertown were visible, outlined here and there by the yellow rays of twilight. The whole scene breathed “the tender grace of a day that is dead.” The evening silence reigned supreme, broken only by die lowing of distant herds and the occasional shout of the farmer lad driving the cows homeward. The day had been one of those rare days in fall that recall the faded summer and have an attraction for the lover of the country all their own. I had delighted in a leisurely stroll through the country, and was now

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taking a rest before resuming my homeward journey. As a haltingplace I had chosen the crest of the Indian Hill. Darkness had already set in among the trunks of the trees, veiling the shapes of all objects in shadowy obscurity. Well might some timid passer-by, remembering the tales of encounters with the Indians told by the pioneer fathers of the vicinity, construe these shadowy, fantastic masses of darkness into uncanny shapes of savages returned to visit this spot of former revelries. The actual experiences of the early settlers in the Rock River Valley had given ample food to the imagination of the credulous and thus a garland of stories and legends now encircled the place. It was these things that I now reflected upon as I sat on a mossy stump, in the shade of the autumnal woods. The last bright rays of the sun faded below the horizon; night was fast approaching. Long, black shadows stole through the forest aisles; a mysterious calm prevailed, broken only by the solemn hooting of an owl and a bat flapping in the bushes. I still felt the exhaustion of the ramble, and as it promised to be a clear, moon-lit night, I remained seated on the old stump, enjoying the pure air of the country. A light evening breeze caused the foliage of the old maples to quiver almost imperceptibly; a few leaves fell to the ground. Then silence again prevailed. Drowsiness began to weigh heavily on my eyelids; I tried to fix my gaze on the dark objects of the woods, the rugged underbrush, the forms of fallen trees, the heaps of dead leaves on the ground, but,—did my eyes deceive me, or was it the wind blowing in the leaves of the trees,— I seemed to see a head-dress of feathers moving between the dark silhouettes of the trees. Now 1 seemed to descry a tall, gaunt form beneath the waving head-dress. A slight movement of the erect form caused the profile of an Indian to be seen. He was evidently on sentinel duty and seemed anxiously awaiting the arrival of some other person, for he would often listen, with his ear to the earth, and then again resume his former position. Soon a distant rustling of the foliage rewarded his vigilance. A small, lithe person approached the sentinel, who diffidently greeted him. During the ensuing conversation of the two men I was able, by the light of the rising moon, to study their features and attire. The warrior, who was still a youth, was tall of figure and haughtily proud of mien. His attire was composed of a brightly colored blanket, which fell in loose folds from his broad shoul ders, allowing a wampum belt to be seen, from which, to my horror, a number of human scalps were dangling. His cloth leggins were ornamented with small bells, and buckskin moccasins covered his feet. From his large head-dress of eagle’s feathers strings of colored wampum and bits of glass were suspended. Bright paint was daubed on his face and arms, presenting him a fantastic and demoniacal appearance. A polecat was painted in white clay on his blanket, which I easily recognized as an “armorial bearing” of the Winnebago tribe. The warrior was addressed by his companion as Chageka-ka.

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The appearance of the latter showed him to be a French trader, which his strange patois also manifested. He was smaller in stature than the Indian. His attire consisted in the main of a calico shirt, long deerskin leggins, and moccasins; a rifle, a hunting knife, and powder pouch com posed his weapons. He was a coureur de bois of French birth, a scout and adherent of Black Hawk. His name I soon learned to be Pierre Paquette. When their conversation, which had been carried on in low tones, was at an end, the scout disappeared in the bushes. The Indian was left alone. Suddenly a sharp whistling sound, as of a bird, pierced the air. It was answered by a distant barking, as of a wolf prowling about in the darkness. Yet there was something in the call and the response that caused me to gaze at the tranquil features of the savage, who was now busied with gathering wood and brush to kindle a lire. As the flames roared and sent up curls of blue smoke, the barking was renewed. Yes, it seemed to approach and grow louder and louder, till the echoes of the forest resounded with the howls and shrieks. Of a sudden, unnumbered savage warriors, in full war-paint, sprang from the depths of the forest and circled about the great fire. They were followed by the squaws and some children, all shouting and hoot ing. It seemed as though they sprang from the ground, like mushrooms on a rainy day, until the woods bristled with savages who seemed intoxi cated with violent passion, joyful rage. A crowd of modern college boys at an exciting football game would even be considered reserved in comparison with this vociferating assembly. When the boisterous excitement had somewhat subsided, the tribe was seated according to rank and sex, only the older chieftains remain ing standing, in a grave circle, around the fire. A momentous silence ensued. Only the sounds of the night,—the whispering wind, the rus tling leaves, and the occasional cry of a bird or animal of the woods,— interrupted the quiet. The fire crackled and rose, illuminating the savage figures. The painted faces gleamed horribly on the background of the dark forest. The squaws were huddled together in the rear, wrapped in brightlycolored but filthy looking blankets, numerous ornaments of wampum, ear-lobs, rings, bracelets, and bells seeming to be the sole objects of their vanity. Their hair was divided from the forehead to the back of the crown and was worn collected in a roll on the back of the neck, confined with ribbons and bead strings. The faces of men and woman alike were besmeared with paint and white clay. The attire of the men was similar to that of the warrior Chageka-ka, whose appearance I described above. Everyone seemed to strive to excel the other in hideousness and had applied the crude materials accordingly. Tallest and proudest of the chiefs was the Iron Walker, Manzemoneka. He was the head of this great band of Winnebago Indians, who resided a mile or two above the present locality of Watertown.

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To this speech the chiefs in turn replied at length. They all favored the undertaking of Black Hawk, and agreed to render him every assist ance against the common enemy. Black Wolf was the last to speak. His words were bold and challenging. Until then the warriors had restrained themselves and maintained their externally stoical apathy. When the last speech was concluded, however, they rose with a common impulse, yelling a loud war-cry that would have shook the very pillars of Hades. Through previous indul gence in intoxicants, freely’distributed, the Indians had been rendered ferocious and frenzied. They gave vent to their pent-up passions by hopping wildly about, yelling, and cleaving the air with their toma hawks. This was the signal for the opening of a war-dance. It was a sight to test the strongest nerves, the stoutest heart. The whole tribe was massed in a large circle, the drummer in the center. To the measured beat of the drum and the music of the shee-shee-qua, or rattle, the dancers, all painted hideously, and armed with spears, knives, and toma hawks, began slowly to dance in a wide circle around the fire. In low. discordant tones they raised a weird song, the voices of the squaws prevailing over those of the warriors. Soon all began to wax warm, their gestures grew violent, their antics furious. Their faces, lighted up by the blazing fire, assumed hideous, fierce expressions. Louder and louder beat the drum; shouts, cries, and unearthly veils mingled with the snarling and clatter of the rattle. The very foundations of the earth seemed to shake under the tread of the furious dancers; the wild meas ures of the music rent the very heavens. The dizzy dance grew wilder, the yells melted into one horrid demoniacal scream, and—T awoke. T arose and resumed my homeward journev by the bright light of the moon. E. S., ’14.

TRAPPED BY AN INDIAN. Cramdon was a small village near the Canadian frontier. It consisted of a store, a score of log cabins, and an agency where the Indians were accustomed to sell land and also receive other payments. As that part of the country was thickly settled by Indians, the little agency was frequented very much by them. It was turning evening, and the agent, Jack Harmon, a short, heavyset fellow, with rough features, was sitting before the hut, comfortably smoking. He was not well liked by the red-skins, as they suspected him of not treating them fairly. Of late bogus money, too, had made its appearance, which kept the authorities constantly on the watch for clues. But all efforts to locate the counterfeiters had thus far proved futile; and the Indians, who could not tell whether the money was good or bad, consequently suffered severe losses.

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On that evening the attention of the agent was attracted by an indis tinct form which was slowly making towards him. As it drew nearer, he recognized it for an Indian with whom he had transacted some busi ness. The Indian came up to Harmon, and without uttering a word tossed some money at his feet. The agent grew somewhat pale, but, assuming an appearance of indignation, demanded, “What does Big Horse mean?” “Then white man remembers me? Indian don’t want that money,”— and he pointed to the coin at Harmon’s feet. The agent, purposely misunderstanding him, cried. “What! you red snake! you say that I cheated you? Didn’t I pay you the price you asked for the land?” “White man did. But as Big Horse went to store here to buy, they told Big Horse that money was no good. White man cheated Indian.” “Do you mean to say that I gave you poor money?” the agent yelled. But his voice was a little shaky, and the Indian took notice of it at once. “Get away!” the agent again roared, “or I’ll tan your hide a brighter red” As he spoke, he took from behind the door a stout whip, and shook it menacingly. The Indian gave him a fierce look and said, still with a calm voice, “White man is a coward. Big Horse never runs.” Jack Harmon snarled savagely, grasped a pistol from his belt, and— with an angry exclamation threw it into a corner on finding the pistol was not loaded. The Indian looked at him scornfully and stalked away. ❖ “Well, Jack, how are you?” The agent started, and. seeing who it was, growled a hello. “Well, of all fishhooks! been eatin’ lemons?” The speaker was a man of powerful frame, who seemed to be on quite familiar terms with Jack Harmon. “O, drop it, Bill! This is no time to joke,” retorted the agent. ‘ In plain words,” and his voice grew low, “I fear we are discovered.’ “Well, you don’t mean that----- ” “Shut up, can’t you? Do you want to give everything away?” “Well----- ” “O hang your wells, Bill!” “How in blazes can we be discovered?” whispered Bill. Jack then related the circumstances of Big Horse’s visit, and of Ins own suspicions that the Indian knew all about their secret commerce. “Well, what are you going to do about it?” inquired Bill. “Pshaw, get your brainbox a-workin’! Don’t you see that three can t play at this game?” . “Yes! yes!” eagerly exclaimed Bill, as a light began to dawn in his

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dull brain, “you mean this!” and he whirled his revolver in fiendish glee. “Not quite so noisy, Bill,” said Jack, but glad that his partner had caught the drift of his thoughts. “You stay here. I’ll do it alone,” whispered Bill hoarsely, and with another flourish he stepped into the dusk to search for his intended victim. Creeping around to the rear of the cabin, he espied the Indian sitting on a tree stump not far away, looking in the direction of the cabin and evidently taking no pains to conceal himself, although some shrubbery separated him from the hut. “Hm, spying already,” thought Bill. “Well, the quicker I finish him, the better.” Being entirely familiar with woodcraft, like all frontiersmen in those days, he again cautiously crept to the front of the hut. Then by a cir cuitous route, and with catlike agility, he approached the Indian from the rear. Now he was near enough. To miss was well-nigh impossible. Bill fired. But quicker than Bill was the Indian. The click of the revolver, as he cocked it, must have reached Big Horse’s ears. For, quick as a flash, he threw himself on the ground, and the bullet whizzed harm lessly by. “Now or never,” snarled Bill, when he saw that his bullet had gone wide of the mark: and before the Indian could regain his feet, he was pounced upon, and Bill’s fingers were tightening around Big Horse’s throat. But the Indian proved to be a more formidable antagonist than Bill had anticipated. Big Horse knew that it meant life or death for him and fought desperately, although unarmed. Bill released his hold oil the Indian’s throat and brought his knife into play. For the second time Big Horse evaded a vicious thrust of the knife, which Bill tried to bury in the Indian’s heart. It was a fierce combat. Like two serpents, twisted together, they rolled on the ground, raising a cloud of dust and leaves. Bill, however, was fast losing his strength and saw that he could not gain his end this way.' He roared for Jack. But Jack did not come. This, and the fact that an Indian whom he had looked down upon, was his equal, if not his superior, so enraged him that he disre garded all caution and fought blindly. The Indian soon saw his oppor tunity. Bill thought he had caught Big Horse off his guard and raised his knife for a last and mighty blow, but before it could descend, he was sent sprawling on the ground. Big Horse had succeeded in freeing him self partly from Bill’s grip, and by a terrible kick had knocked him over a stump. He did not wait for Bill to get up, but disappeared in the woods. *

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"Don’t you be too sure, old boy,” warned Jack. "He certainly won’t be afraid, and will also be armed if you should meet him.” "Now, don’t you go hintin’ at that tussle we had,” growled Bill. "Come on, you know what I mean,” Jack said soothingly. "But say, Bill, have we still enough cash on hand?” “No, we have but three silver dollars left.” "Hm, then it’s time we get busy and make some more. The coast is clear, isn’t it, Bill ?” "Sure, I showed the Indian that this neighborhood wasn’t safe.” "Yes, I remember how you showed him,” drawled Jack. “See here. Jack, if you want to poke fun at me------” “No! no! just keep cool,” interrupted Jack. "By the way, we might as well pay a visit to our workshop.” Both walked over to the barn, where they kept their horses. They cleared away the hay in one corner: and when they raised a few boards, a stairway was brought to view. It led into a room six feet under the ground. Yes, there was the shoo. It reminded one of a curiosity store house where tools are the main display. Had the scoundrels been more careful, they would have closed the hatch after they had entered. No such thought, however, entered their minds. Their only thought was of the good money they had hoarded. But they would not have felt so easy had the}’’ noticed the pair of gleaming eyes looking down upon them from the open hatch. The eyes, however, remained there for an instant only, and then the dark visage of Big Horse vanished. * * * * "I will run those fellows down if it takes me a year,” exclaimed the sheriff of Cramdon to several of the villagers. "They have probably left off makin’ bogus money,” suggested one of the men. "No, I think they are still at work, although we didn’t hear anything of them for several weeks,” said the sheriff. "Hush! Someone coinin’,” cautioned a villager. The form of Big Horse appeared in the doorway. He was greeted by the assembled men with a cordial "How, Brother.” Big Horse solemnly returned the greeting, and then motioned the sheriff aside. He told the wondering and incredulous officer what he had seen. "Eureka! boys! we got them cornered,” he joyously cried. "Come,” urged the impatient Indian, and the whole party followed him. All held their firearms in readiness for instant use, for they did not expect to capture the counterfeiters without a struggle. The sheriff and his men hid themselves just outside the barn. The Indian alone remained in the open. Soon outbursts of laughter announced the approach of Jack and Bill. ' But when they both stepped out and saw the impassive form of Big Horse confronting them, they remained sta-

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tionary as if paralyzed, At this moment the sheriff and the others sprang into view with guns leveled. “You are my prisoners,” said the sheriff, as he proceeded to handcuff them. Then only did the two villains seem to comprehend their situation. And before anyone could hinder, Bill knocked the sheriff over, and made for the woods. Big Horse was the only one equal to the occasion. He snatched a revolver from one of the villagers, and fired after the fugitive. Bill gave one bound, threw up his arms and dropped. Jack witnessed his pal’s fate and surrendered. Bill was found to be dead; shot through the head. As to Big Horse, he got full credit for the capture, but he merely grunted his satisfaction, and stalked off. M. G, ’14.

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3EMYOMHA3L ENTHUSIASM.

Enthusiasm is the spice of life. Without it life is dull and monot onous, in fact, a man can make no headway in this world unless he has enthusiasm. “Enthusiasm for what is good and great is the noblest condition the heart can know, a disposition in which it would be well if it could continually abide.” The man that lacks enthusiasm for his work will never advance him self. If he does not go backwards, he will have trouble enough to keep his present position. A weak, sentimental, nerveless man has a slim chance in the bustling world of to-day. Men are wanted that have push behind them. However, unless a man is enthusiastic about his work, he will find that he lacks the push also. The man of to-day cannot slacken up and still be in the race; he has to be on the lookout every minute for some new or shorter method, for some way to cut expenses^ etc. But to do that, one has to have enthusiasm for his work, one can t sit down with folded hands and watch the others. To quote the words of Lord Francis Bacon: “Fie who does not strive after something with eagerness, finds everything burdensome and tedious.”

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Likewise in play. Play or recreation is the means whereby the human body is refreshed. In order to get the most out of it, one has to enjoy the play. However, play without enthusiasm is no recreation, it is only labor of the most disagreeable sort. Hence it is just as important to be enthusiastic about your play as about your work. This is important in college, as the training of the body equals the training of the mind in importance. But one may say, “I have enthusiasm for what I do.” That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be enthusiastic about what your comrades do. You should take as great an interest in their welfare as you do in your own. Therefore show as great an interest in what they do, as if you were doing it yourself. For instance, the football team. It is abso lutely impossible for every one to play on the college eleven. Therefore, if every one was merely enthusiastic about what he was doing, the team might as well disband. No! be an enthusiast, don’t be a knocker! We have no room on this earth for knockers, as they are disliked by all. But not only be enthusiastic, show it. That does a team more good before a game than all the praise that can be heaped upon their shoulders when the fray is over. To know that the confidence of the spectators is resting on them gives them new vigor and they are bound to do their best. However, there is one thing to avoid. Do not change your enthu siasm as the prospects for a successful team change. Show them that you are with them in victory or defeat, and you will find that they will appreciate that more than everything else. So don’t forget your enthusiasm dav by day. Without it a young man cannot honestly be successful. Therefore, to conclude with the words of Phillips Brooks: “Let us beware of losing our enthusiasm. Let us glory in something, and strive to retain our admiration for all that would ennoble, and our interest in all that would enrich and beautify our life.”

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS. “Cleanliness is next to godliness” is a saying all of us know, but which quite a number of us fail to observe. Nowadays we have no excuse whatever for not keeping ourselves clean and neat in every respect. How many people would be glad to take a bath now and then if they would have the opportunity? Still there are some among us who think it unnecessary to take a bath, although they have the best opportunity to do so. It is not only good manners that require one to keep clean and tidy, but also our health. This does not mean that batfling should be carried to excess. One bath a week will suffice for nearly every person, although two won’t harm. One every two weeks is better than none at all. A short bath is as healthful as several hours of exercise. Frequent washing of the hands and face during the course of the day are always

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necessary, and every young man who has a little pride in himself will not fail to observe these rudiments of etiquette. Probably no part of the body is so extensively neglected as the teeth. Tooth brushes and good powder arc cheap, and there is little excuse for the foul breath met with nowadays, when caused by defective or filthy teeth. Rather spend a few minutes every day in brushing the teeth than shock the olfactory nerves of everybody you meet. A total abstinence from the filthy weed will also go a long way toward doing away with this incon venience. Another point that some students neglect is to dress as is expected from a gentleman. No matter how poor a person is financially, clean and neat clothes can be worn. Although clothes do not make the man, they often make the world’s opinion of a man. This does not mean that the latest cut clothes must be worn, but dress so as to excite no comment. To be neat and tidy does not necessarily imply that one should become foppish. Foppishness is nearly as bad and disagreeable as slovenliness. Clean your suit thoroughly every day, pay a little attention to your shoes, and you will discover that it is not only agree able to others, but also a very pleasant sensation to yourself. Let me impress upon your mind that cleanliness is the first mark of politeness. A clean, neat appearance never fails to be a good letter of introduction.

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the joyous words or laugh that have announced the approach of a boyish youth. His glad smiles and mirthful utterances are irresistibly con tagious, and a flow of good spirits is awakened to replace the gloomy thoughts. Thus cheerful words have spontaneously given rise to others. Cheerfulness promotes perseverance by causing one to look at the brighter side of life and so make our burden lighter and help us to keep pace with progress. Cheer up and meet the future with a smiling visage, and the large amount of labor will dwindle down to a convenient size, much easier of accomplishment. By virtue of this quality the thoughts we harbor will acquire their proper hue, for the cheerful man is invariably the contented. It is pleasing and refreshing to associate with him, and from him radiate benevolence and good within. Hence why not assume a sunny disposition to the blessing of your fellow-beings or associates with such— “Let’s find the sunny side of men, Or the believers in it: A light there is in every soul That takes the pain to win it. Oh! there’s a slumbering good in all, And we perchance may wake it; Our hands contain the magic wand; That life is what we make it.”

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C©LLE€3E TOTES DONATIONS. That Northwestern is looked upon by her friends as the only school for educating their young people they have again of late shown very favorably. It is not a matter of a big donation as a fund, but still it issomething worthy of our appreciation. Our reception room, which up to this time looked rather bare, has now been made very presentable. The donators are: Ladies’ Society of Watertown, shades and $10.00 for a set of beautiful lace curtains and trimmings. For a beautiful carpet: The Rev. H. Moussa, from societies of Jefferson................. $15.00 The Rev. C. Gausewitz, from Ladies’ Society, Milwaukee 30.00 The Rev. H. Knuth, from Ladies’ Society, Milwaukee___ 10.00 Ladies’ Society of the St. Matthew Congregation, Milwaukee.. 21.10 Total

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BAND.

As the year advances it might be of interest to the alumni and former students of Northwestern to know that the band is progressing this year. At first it was rather small and weak, but the last rehearsal proved the contrary. At present the organization numbers about thirty. In addition to these, about twelve more have applied for entrance, that, all in all, the band will number about forty. In Mr. Wente, Mr. Bartz, Mr. Mahnke, Mr. Kluender, and Mr. Sclnveppe, five very competent members left us, and their positions have up to this day not all been filled. But nevertheless the organization will attain the same standard of efficiency it held in other years. A great number of the players are as yet very inexperienced, but they are all working hard, and will, no doubt, do some excellent playing for the concerts next spring.

MEETING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES. As the Rev. O. Hagedom of Milwaukee, declined to accept the call sent to him by the Board of Trustees of our institution, a meeting took place October 11th, in which the Board decided to ask the congregations of our Synod for a new list of candidates. As soon as the new list is compiled, the Board of Trustees will elect a man for the vacancy in the Faculty.

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AN ATTACK ON DR. WILEY. President Taft has won favor with all adherents of the Pure Food law by wholly exonerating Dr. Harvey W. Wiley of all charges made against him. Dr. Wiley is the framer of the Pure Food and Drug Act and the heart of the Bureau of Chemistry. His whole interest is devoted to the work he has undertaken, and he has time and again refused excel lent private positions, fearing, not without good grounds, that if he resigned, the reforms he has started would be dropped.

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So long as the Pure Food law did not harass the rich and powerful, no trouble was caused, but now a series of obstructions have been put in Dr. Wiley’s way and he is being balked on every possible occasion. Hundreds of times Dr. Wiley has shown foods to be adulterated, but few arrests have followed. Especially has the Doctor been thwarted in enforcing the law against the use of benzoate of soda, for it is declared the Remsen board, a body of noted chemists, issued an authorized state ment that benzoate of soda is not injurious to the health; but this board never declared that benzoate of soda is a permissible preservative of rotten food. Even if it is in itself not unhealthful, its use in disguising rotten food brings it within the proper prohibition of the law. The charge brought against Dr. Wiley and his subordinates is simply this: Dr. Wiley hired a specialist, Dr. Rusby, at a salary which exceeds the allowance for wages paid “per diem,” but is less than the yearly allowance. Dr. Rusby was, however, only to devote a part of his time to the government. This was the reason the Personnel Board of the Department of Agriculture and the Attorney-General recommended to President Taft that Dr. Wiley and his helpers receive “condign punish ment that is, that they be asked to resign. It may be that Dr. Wiley in his order often went to extremes and he was twice checked by Mr. Roosevelt, while he, Roosevelt, was President. But Roosevelt also said in public and private that the Doctor was a “most valuable public servant.”

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THEOPHILE GAUTIER.

Of late the world has been overrun with centennial celebrations of birthdays of men and women noted for their high intellectual powers, but this only goes to show that at last the work of such people is being appreciated. Among these centenaries is that of Theophile Gautier’s birth, commemorated in Paris the last part of August. Men of letters from all nations given to the study of literature were present at this celebration as representatives of their respective countries. Theophile Gautier was born Aug. 31, 1811, at Tarbes, France, and received his education at College Charlemagne in Paris. He first be came an artist, but soon abandoned the unsuccessful brush for the more successful pen and with the publication of a book of poems (1830) he took the position as a litterateur. His poems do not, however, rank with his novels, the first of which was Mademoiselle de Maupin, published in 1835. Even though journalism suffered severely in this novel, it shortly after became his vocation and for thirty years he was a most prominent writer of femilleton for different French papers. Gautier can by no means be classed with the greatest, but he can be classed with the most versatile and brilliant writers of his class. As a

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critic of art he has few equals. He merits most praise by early joining the Romanticists and waging war against the tyranny of the French Classicists. Having absolutely no political opinion, he could and did accept favors from any political party. It cannot be said of him that he was immoral or irreligious, but these were also things for which he had little regard. He died Oct. 23, 1872, in Paris. As time goes on Gautier will be little read, but nevertheless his writÂ ings are full of charm and definite instruction to all men of letters.

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ALH7MM Haase-Diehl. A wedding which will be of interest to many readers of the Black and Red, since both parties were former students of this college, took place at Randolph, Wis., on Sept. 6. The contracting parties were the Rev. Henry Diehl, ’07, of Peshtigo, Wis., son of Mr. Charles A. Diehl of Bay City, Mich., and Miss Caroline Haase of Randolph, Wis., daughter of the Rev. Julius Haase. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s father, whilst the Rev. Walter Haase of Appleton, Wis., delivered an appro priate address. Miss Bertha Diehl of Bay City, Mich., was maid of honor, while the groomsman officiating was the Rev. Gustav Haase of Stillwater, Minn. After the wedding ceremony the bride and groom held a reception at the home of the bride’s parents. The wedding dinner was served in the spacious and attractively decorated hall of the parochial schoolhouse, generously put at the disposal of the bride and her parents by the con gregation. In the same hall appropriate declamations and dialogues were rendered for the amusement of the young couple and the guests later in the evening by the Jugendverein of which the bride was a member. Among the outside guests were the Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Weber of Allenton, Wis., Prof. M. Sprengling of Watertown, Wis., the Rev. H. Woyahn of Waukesha, Wis., the Rev. M. Hensel of Shiocton, Wis., Mr. Philip Koehler of Wauwatosa, Wis., Miss W. Haase of Stillwater, Minn., Miss Lillian Diehl of Bay City, Mich., Miss Angela Pankow of Cambridge, Wis., Miss Viola Popp of Green Bay, Wis., Miss Selma Frank of Watertown, Wis. The bridal couple left on a wedding trip to the home of the groom’s parents, at Bay City, Mich., returning on Sept. 12 to Peshtigo, Wis., at which place the future home of the Rev. and Mrs. Henry Diehl will be. Otto Ernst, ’02, is attending the Handelshochschule in Leipzig.

On July 10, the Rev. Geo. N. E. Luetke, ’07, of Phoenix, Ariz., was married to Miss Mary D. Zahn of Scio, Mich. We have been unable to obtain any details of the happy event.

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ATHLETICS After a month’s hard drill our Cadet company has progressed sur prisingly. Through the interest shown by the individual members as well as the untiring work of its officers the company has been elevated to a standpoint hardly ever attained in such a short period of time, bearing in mind that it is composed of nearly all new members. Therefore the captain with the aid of the two lieutenants has been able to complete the drill in the manual of arms exercises in less than a month. At present the drill in inarching is explained and practised; and, judging from the achievements performed in the few hours of drill in these exercises so far, the company will also in a short time master them. If the interest and enthusiasm shown by the boys till now remains in the future, we shall have a military company of which we may feel proud. Although the military company is the largest organization in Athletics, no less interest has been shown by the boys in the line of Track and Field exercises and Tennis. Twice a week the members are called out for practice, in which running and other exercises are under taken. The Tennis club has grown from sixteen to thirty-four members within a month. All four courts were put in fairly good condition. The courts are nearly constantly occupied by players during free time. The time has been arranged so that every member has an hour daily on a court.

FOOTBALL. Beloit, 28; Northwestern, 0. In one of the most disastrous games ever participated in by a North western eleven, our 1911 team went down in defeat before Beloit on Saturday, Oct. 7. The game was really by no means as uneven as the score indicates. In fact throughout the first half, though outweighed on an average of more than 10 pounds per man, and outnumbered 2 to 1, our boys held the pride of Beloit a little more than even. In the first quarter the ball, after being kicked off by Wietzke against the wind, seesawed back and forth, both teams making a few downs only to lose the ball, Beloit being held repeatedly for third down, while North western was losing the ball on fumbles. Fumbling in fact was one of the chief faults of our team. In the second quarter it was a fumble, when the ball was in our possession and in a fair way of being carried some distance down the field, that put the ball in Beloit’s possession within striking distance of our goal. The touchdown was secured on the musty shoestring play through Kehrberg, who was fast weakening under

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an injury more severe than he was willing to admit. This did not look in the least serious, as our team seemed likely to recover from the nervousness, which was probably causing its fumbles and, gaining con fidence as the game proceeded, might even up or even beat the score from touchdown with missed goal. Not long after the opening of the second half a semifumble caused apparently by lack of proper interference, gave Beloit another touchdown and made the chances of a win look rather more remote. Then Beloit began to scent the chances of a gluttonous revenge for the scare thrown into them by our team last year and they proceeded to get it by fair means and foul. They outplayed us in the second half, we may as well admit that and be done with it. They found our weak spots in defense, the spoiling of forward passes, the blocking of ends going down under punts. They outnumbered us and played two complete sets of backs and two sets of guards and ends against our tiring eleven. But they were not satisfied with what they could fairly get. They had on “a practice game” against a smaller school, which “had to be satisfied with what it got." Our linemen,—who, even though tiring, were clearly outplaying their line, were held until they fairly had to slug themselves loose,—to be penalized by our remarkable umpire. Bruns, who took Kehrberg’s place, came down twice in spec tacular fashion under puts and downed their pet Quarter Back Rowell in his tracks, which so peeved Mr. Rowell that he attempted to slug Bruns. It is worthy of record that the umpire cither saw this or had his attention called to it in a way that made it impossible for him to overlook this action. Mr. Rowell was spared the vexation of being tackled any further by the halfback opposing our left end, who there after regularly tackled Bruns in the open field on his way down under the punts now growing frequent. To sum up: We are game to admit a defeat of which 3 touchdowns were fairly gained. They had us on average weight, on numbers, and the freshness which alternation gave to these, on accuracy in Handling the ball, especially on forward passes, on blocking and interference, some of which, however, as has been stated, was by no means fair. We had them in strength of line, in line smashing, when our backs were equally fresh with theirs, and in speed of ends, both Quehl and Bruns having it on their man in this respect. Two touchdowns were “grabbed” by Beloit, as one of their men aptly put it in the Record-Herald. One on a 15 yard penalty by a lynx-eyed Head Linesman, who saw Captain Zibell offside, though he did not budge from his place on the play, followed by a regular ante bellum pull, haul and push through center. The other is accounted for by the treat ment which Beloit evidently believes to be proper for a school smaller than itself. The refereeing by Dr. John P. Koehler of Milwaukee, was first class. Against the work of the field judge. Dr. Cary, we have “no kick coming.” The umpire. Mr. Hommerson of Janesville, quite prob ably did the best he could; but he is down on the list against whom Northwestern protests hereafter. Finally, on the strength of past per formances and on those we hope to have coming, and in the interest of

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fairness and equity among minor colleges, in which class both Beloit and Northwestern belong, even though the advantage in numbers lies at present with Beloit,—we refuse hereafter to be ‘'practice game” for Beloit. We are game to play though defeated; but hereafter on even terms only, as we play Ripon, Lawrence and Carroll, in comparison with whom Beloit has no particular reason to wear a number 12 hat. We want a chance to revenge ourselves. But precisely because we want this chance, our ultimatum is: Either Beloit plays us under the rules governing the Athletics of the Association of Minor Colleges in Wiscon sin and alternating games at Watertown and at Beloit,—in this case Beloit can have a game, as long as we are a football college;—or we do not play Beloit. The score— 0 5 11 12—28 Beloit ................... 0 0 0 0—0 N. W. C................. Touchdowns—Fucik, Gray (2), Wolfe, Johnson. Goals from Touch down—Landing (3).

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One of the first papers to reach our desk is the Alma Mater (St. Louis, Mo.). It has a very attractive cover and a well balanced literary depart ment. The “Address,” which, stated in a nutshell, is about the two Latin terms “otium” and its an tiny m “negotiumproved very interest ing as well as instructive. In “An Argument for Our Schools,” three criticism are quoted from Mr. Chester A. Gauss’s article on “A Col lege Student’s View of Educational Methods.” They are worth reprint ing as they apply in a good many cases:— (a) A “lack of businesslike methods.” (b) The average teacher “does not know his lesson.” (c) “Numerous books arc full of typographical errors—as well as author’s errors.” These three things are bound to be detrimental to the proper educa tion of the pupil. The article is well written and contains matter worthy of reflection. The editorials arc very well handled, especially “Study With Interest.” The Hit or Miss column contains some real jokes, some thing which is rarely found in joke columns. The cuts make the paper attractive. The literary department of the Otterbein Aegis (Westerville, Ohio) would be excellent if it contained a story. That would set off the more serious articles and arrest the reader’s attention. Much food for thought is found in the article on “The Psychology of Mysticism.” The fair sex will undoubtedly be pleased by the poem “To Otterbein Girls” and will place the poet among the immortals. The editorials, however, could be improved upon by lengthening them and not having so many. Now they have the appearance of notes. Why no exchange column? The June number of the Almanack f Lake Forest, 111.) is a very attrac tive paper. The cover is simple but many important phases are brought to light. The cuts interspersed here and there certainly have a pleasant effect upon the reader. The editorials “Class Room Courtesy,” “The ‘Kicker’,” and “Responsibility of Membership” are good. We wonder if the umpires of the baseball game between the two teams, composed entirely of representatives of the fair sex, got away safely after the game was over. The criticisms in the exchange department might be a little longer. It is a well arranged and well-balanced paper, of which its editors can be proud. In the June number of The Doane Owl (Crete, Neb.) the poetic genius displays itself to advantage. The “Senior’s Farewell” and “The Heroine’s Eyes” are worth the time spent in reading them. “Senior Dignity” is a good article, which all Seniors ought to read. The exchange department could be improved upon. Have fewer criticisms, but each one longer. Likewise, it would be better to weed out the jokes and have them in a separate column. However, on the whole, it is a very interesting paper and gives one a good insight into college affairs. The departments are well arranged and show that care was taken to produce the best that was possible.

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LOCALS A. Berg, Tl, L. Mahnke, '12, H. Koch, ’ll, G. Schley, ’ll, and E. Fink, T2, pleased us with a visit on Sept. 27. On that day Mahnke and Berg assisted Prof. Sprengling in coaching our “eleven.” J. Henning, Prep., received a visit from his father, J. F. Henning, of South Haven, Mich., Sept. 29. On Sept. 5, L. Vogl, ’14, and F. Hoppe, T5, went to Markesan, Wis., to act as best men at the wedding of Vogl’s sister. V. and R. Radloff and Ii. Seefeldt, Preps., spent Sunday, Sept. 24, at Hustisford, Wis. L. Mahnke, ’12, P. Eggert, ’12, and E. Fink, ’12, entered the seminary this fall. E. Zich, ’14, and A. Zibell, ’14, went to Milwaukee, Sept. 24. A. Marohn, ’13, taught school at Oconomowoc from Sept. 18-23. On Sept. 20, Rev. Glaeser of Tomah, Wis., a member of the College board, called on his son Martin, ’15. E. Quandt, ’12, passed Sept. 23 at Mayville, Wis. Sept. 27, M. Brockmann, ’15, went to Beaver Dam, Wis. F. Born, ’15, was at his home at Oconomowoc on Sept. 24. O. Henkel, ’15, and H. Koch, Prep., were at the latter’s home at Wauwatosa, Sept. 10, to attend a mission festival. On Sept. 9, M. Wehausen, ’15, journeyed to “Cooney.” E. Dornfeld, Prep., spent Sept. 1, under parental roofs at Lebanon, Wis. Rev. A. Nicolaus of Fort Atkinson, Wis., paid his son Carl, Prep., a visit on Aug. 29. Mr. and Mrs. W. Kluck of Jefferson, Wis., called on their son Oscar, Prep., Sept. 22. On Oct. 1, H. Schumacher, Prep., was at Edgerton, Wis. Leo Brenner of Concord, Wis., visited at N. W. C. on Sept. 16.

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■—P-l-ck: The earth stands toward the northpole. —H. O.: Binz, go to the garage for me after dinner. Bin/.: I can’t; the orchestra meets after dinner and everybody must be present. —Prof.: What are the effects of the revolution of the earth on our food in winter? F-h-r: We warm our food in winter. —YV-m-n : (in an examination) Algebra is a short cut for working problems. —Dr.: Give me an illustration of centrifugal force put to practical use. Happy: Peeling potatoes by making them whirl so fast that the skin flies off. —Gust: (blushing) Don’t talk like that, fellows, can’t you see I am expiring (perspiring). —The practical student quotes Shakespeare while translating Latin. On coming across a very difficult passage he was heard to exclaim: “My kingdom for a horse!” —H. Schuft believes in conversation of energy. —H-o. (in the English hour) That word means just what it don’t mean. —Sextaner in an ice cream parlor. Waitress: Sundae ? Sextarfer: No! Today.

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—F-sh-r at the opening of the recitation complains of a headache. Dr.: (about five minutes later) Fisher quit your chewing, no wonder you always have a headache. —Capt. Z-b-l’s new “pushmobile” is very popular with the football squad (?) —Sextaner: Why have they got that dummy hung up on the football field for? —Justus is the happy owner of his first knife. We all hope he will soon overcome his happiness and leave his knife in his pocket. * —A deadly feud has broken out between Monsieur Rouge and the victim of his “tonsorial art” because the latter has set certain remarks afloat about Monsieur’s profession. —The Owl, a paper issued weekly by our worthy “professor” from Boston, is causing quite a consternation in educational circles, at home and abroad. —Septimaner to Senior at the table: “Never mind. I’ll get that for you. But the next time you ‘shag’ bread for me.” Talk about it, eh? —Student to waitress in ice cream parlor: “Please give me a pineapplenut Sundae with a ‘date’ on top for seven o’clock tonight.” The wish was gladly complied with, and no extra charges were asked for the fruit. —For “greenness” look to the K. M. department! —We wonder why Boston came up so late last Sunday night! I’m s’prised! ! ! —Prof.: What are you doing in the laboratory, Evelyn? Evelyn: Nothing. Prof: Ruth, what are you doing? Ruth: Helping Evelyn. —R-ck-ff is wondering what band and orchestra buy music for. —Doc H. candidly tells us in mass meeting that he has “peculiar ideas.” —One of the wise ones told us the other day that in his home town some people bought tickets for the garret (balcony) when they attended a show. —Bl-ck and a few of his disciples come down the street and see Reddy with his arm in a sling. “Plello, Reddy! How are you feeling? Who won yesterday?” they boisterously ask. Reddy is still feeling sore at the thought of Beloit and he dryly retorts, “Jefferson!” Thereupon silence reigns supreme.

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Volume XV.

Watertown, VVis., November, 1911.

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THE TWIN PORTS. In her “Twin Cities,” St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota has one metropolitan center of population. Likewise, though conjointly with her sister state, Wisconsin, she has the most rapidly growing ports on the Great Lakes in the “Twin Ports,” Duluth and Superior. Lying on oppo site sides of a narrow arm of their joint harbor, these ports form virtually but one center of population, one city, one busy site of industry and commerce. The Great Lakes have been the father of these ports; the territory they serve has been their mother. Without the Great Lakes, there would be no Duluth, no Superior; without the wonderfully productive terri-

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tory tributary to them, they would hardly be existent. The Great Lakes as a waterway afford the most convenient and cheapest avenue of com merce between the Atlantic seaboard and the ever-growing Northwest. The “Twin Ports” lying at the head of this avenue—being, we might say, collectors of toll at the gate of the Northwest—all the traffic in iron ore from the world-renowned open mines of the North, much of the grain from the Red River Valley and the Dakotas, all the lumber from their many lumber mills, all the coal from the East to furnish energy for the Northwest’s industries and provide warmth against its winter—all this traffic passes through the harbor of these cities. A most interesting trip we found the one to Duluth and Superior to be. Upon entering, by rail, the territory immediately supporting the “Twin Ports,” we saw evidences of the commerce that has been, for the most part, the making of these cities, that is, the handling of the iron ore. Long trains of ore cars from the Mesabe or Vermilion Range passed at short intervals, each train drawn by a mammoth locomotive of as many as sixteen drivers. By merit of being well acquainted with the conductor of one of these trains, we rode along and soon found ourselves in the roar and the surprisingly orderly confusion of the terminals. Our locomotive was quickly detached, a switch-engine coupled on in short order, and the ore train shunted out onto the ore docks—immense structures with a capacity of thousands of tons. Here enormous storage bins received its freight. Alongside the dock lay an ore-steamer, waiting to take its cargo. Although the boat measured some four hundred feet in length, and although its rail rode twenty-five feet above the bay, it yet appeared small, indeed, against the background of its dock and we might have mistaken it for a ferry-boat. For loading the vessel the chutes were lowered into the several hatch ways and the bins were opened. It was then a few hours before noon; by evening the boat was miles out on the bosom of Lake Superior on its way to Cleveland. We boarded the tug that had brought the ore-carrier alongside and rode out into the bay. As we rounded the dock, another phase of the shipping of these ports enlisted our interest. Along the Superior side of the harbor were numerous grain elevators, generally of modern concrete construction. From these store-houses the grain products of the North west are shipped to the eastern flour mills, chiefly located at Buffalo. Just before our tug entered the slip on the Superior side for which we were heading, our attention was drawn to some of the coal docks we were passing. One of these is the largest of the kind in the world, it being stored with millions of tons of coal. A boat had just been moored. With great interest we watched the process of unloading now in use and contrasted it with that of years ago, when coal was unloaded by means of shovel and wheelbarrow. Open-jawed buckets with a capacity measured in tons drop from a height of forty feet, where the men controlling them are stationed. Practice has trained the eyes of these operators so true,

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that they drop the buckets into the hatchways with lightning speed, rarely missing, though the buckets swing loosely by their cables and the hatchways are scarcely large enough to admit them. Our tug put into its slip and we landed in Superior. The site of the city is an almost perfectly level plain. The city is much spread out and divided into four parts: East, West, South, and Old Superior. Aside from its railroad shops and elevators, shipyards and docks, there is little to attract the visitor, so we crossed to Duluth by the ferry. We could, however, have crossed by street car, via the Interstate Bridge over an arm of the harbor. On arrival on the other side, we turned into Superior Street, the Broadway of Duluth. For a distance of twenty-six miles this street stretches along between the lake shore and the hill—for Duluth is built on the side of a steep hill rising nine hundred ninety-two feet above the level of the lake. Viewed from the lake, the hill serves as a striking background to the city. In Superior Street all the main business con cerns of the city arc located. From the top of the hill, which we reached by the Inclined Railway, one commands an unparalleled view, at our feet, of Duluth, straggling off into suburbs to the right and left. A trifle to the left and below is the Central High School, said to be the finest school building of its kind in the country. From its site on the side of the hill it overlooks the whole city, harbor, and lake. Directly before and across the bay lies Superior. Reaching out seven miles into the lake is Minnesota Point, looking much like a long, slim finger trying to touch tips with the finger made by Rice’s Point, which stretches out from the Wisconsin side. Off to the extreme right one catches a glimpse of the United States Steel Company’s twenty million dollar steel plant, which is still in the course of construction; next to the site of the steel plant are visible some of the lumber mills of West Duluth. While we were enjoying this grand view, we were suddenly attracted by a sputtering sound behind us. We found it came from the wireless stations immediately back of us. Before we left we made a short inquiry about the working of the wireless instruments, and then we descended by the Incline. We took a taxicab to Minnesota Point, crossed the Goveminent Ship Canal by the noted electrical Aerial Bridge and rolled up to the Boat club for dinner. After a few hours of rest, we took the even ing passenger boat out of the “Twin Ports,” for Port Arthur, Canada. T. O. I. S., T4.

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TIME OFTEN BRINGS CHANGES. It was a pleasant morning in June. George Brookes, the station agent at Nagina, was sitting at his desk carefully receiving and sending dis patches. He was a very fine young gentleman. About a year ago he

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had passed his last examination to be an operator, this being his first position. His aim, however, was not to remain operator. He wanted to advance and therefore worked diligently and faithfully. Among the people in the town he had a very good reputation and often received invi tations to call on them. At about eight o’clock train No. 2 came in and took the siding to let No. 5 pass. George stepped out and gave the orders to the engineer. While speaking with him, George alluded to a carelessness of his in a gentlemanly way. But the engineer did not take it up in that way. Pie felt insulted, and wished to have nothing to do with George hereafter. This, however, was not the only reason he had for acting so cold towards George. The engineer had been trying hard to secure this position at Nagina for one of his friends, but George, who showed himself to be more capable, got it instead. * On Sunday evening George at last decided to call on certain people, who had invited him so often before, and had especially asked him over for this evening. Upon his arrival he was heartily welcomed and intro duced to many of the young ladies and gentleman of Nagina. One of the young ladies who was introduced to him as Miss Yvonne Hamilton he had often seen before in the train that regularly waited at Nagina at 8 a. m. to pass train No. 5. Today she stopped off here to* pay her friends a visit. How often George had wished to meet her, for she was a slim and lovely young girl, with rosy cheeks and sparkling blue eyes, with waving auburn hair,—a girl which any playwright would have selected as his heroine. Now at last he was formally introduced to her, and after expressing his pleasure to meet her, he said with a smile, “Aren’t you the girl that I’ve often seen in the train that waits here for No. 5 in the morning?” “Yes,” she said blushingly, for she knew very well that he had often noticed her in that train. She passed through Nagina regularly every Friday morning on her way to Carlton, where she was taking lessons with a very prominent musician. It was while waiting here in the train at Nagina that she had often noticed George also, and taken a fancy to the neat, young gentleman. She even inquired about him and heard some very good compliments. George noticed the blush creep over her cheeks when she answered, and from her whole actions he could see that she did not think ill of him. It made his heart beat faster. He wished to become more intimately acquainted with her. During the evening they played many interesting games and told many neat stories. But what he enjoyed most of all was to hear Yvonne play at the piano. The pretty strains seemed to strengthen his love for her. During the evening she often glanced at George with a smile which he knew best how to interpret. It was to George the time that a man can least forget—the time when the first girl he has ever loved seems to show that she loves

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him a little in return, and if shown only through a slight sign like a smile or a blush. Once while playing a game he watched for an opportunity to speak a few words to her. “Pardon me, Miss Hamilton,” he said, when he happened to sit near her once, “have you come to Nagina for a longer stay?” “No. I came here only for this evening, and will leave again on the twelve o’clock train.” This George thought to be a very good chance to spend a few minutes alone with her. He asked, with his heart almost in his throat, “May I then have the pleasure of escorting you to the station?” Yvonne cast her eyes to the floor for this seemed to strike her rather suddenly, but in her heart she was too glad to hear these words from the lips of George. She slowly answered, “Why-y-y-, yes, if my aunt has no objections.” The aunt was the lady that invited George to come for the evening. After the games were over, George asked Yvonne’s aunt, whether she had any objections to his escorting her niece to the station. She had none, for she knew that George was a gentleman and worthy of her company. How delighted he was to have this pleasure! At about eleven o’clock, after bidding their friends good-bye, Yvonne and George left for the train, much to the astonishment of the other guests. In order to have a little more time on the way, George purposed to shorten the route by going through a large park. It was a beautiful evening, the stars were shining bright and the moon-beams were stealing through the thick branches. George was somewhat bashful at first. He talked about nearly everything except what he wished to talk about. But at last he picked up courage, for he knew what the words meant. “A faint heart ne’er won a fair lady.” So finally he took her by the arm, as they were strolling along the narrow pathway. Then she slowly lifted her loving eyes to him. That look was too much; he could not help looking too lovingly in return. His heart al most leaped out of his breast. At last he gave his thoughts vent in words when he said, “Yvonne, I love you with all my heart.” Saying thus, he kissed her ruby lips. Then they walked on in silence. George was content and said nothing, till they came within sight of the station. Then George stopped. They looked at each other, not quite as they had looked when they first met, for in their eyes was the memory of a kiss. Now George withdrew his arm and said, “Here we are almost at the station. I wonder how late it is,” he added, pulling out his watch. “Three minutes to twelve. However, I'd better not be seen at the station, when that train comes in. It will be here in a few minutes.” “Why not, George?” she asked, not knowing what these words should mean. “Well,” he started, “one morning a dispute arose between this engineer and me. You see he’s engineer on this train, which goes to Laurion tonight, and on the one coming back in the morning, the one

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you always take on Friday morning. The engineer never did like me, because he had a friend for whom he tried to get this positian at Nagina, and is still trying to do so. He is a trifle careless, and ’twas on this account that the quarrel between us arose. I would not like to have him see me out at this time of the night, as I have to be on duty at four o’clock in the morning and he might report me as not taking care of myself, not getting enough rest, and in consequence, not doing my duty in the early morning. You know, one’s enemy can always exag gerate every little fault, and use it against one.” “Is that really so?” Yvonne asked excitedly. “I’m sorry to hear that this happened. My father is that way, he hates to hear anyone criticize him, and I know him to be a little negligent. He has been laid off repeatedly by the company.” “Why, Yvonne. You don’t mean to say that he is your father—he said, not knowing what to think of it. “How can I ever think of winning her under such conditions,” he thought. “Her father will never consent. Oh! all hopes seem to be shattered.” “Yvonne,” he said, “must I bid you good-bye forever?” “It is to be regretted that such circumstances should wedge them selves between us, but remember, George, ‘Time often brings changes. »>> This cheered him up again, and hearing the train approaching, he pressed a warm kiss upon her check and bid her good-night. Then he slowly strolled back home. It was an early hour before sleep stole in on his thoughts about what had happened.

Each Friday morning while the train was in the passing track Yvonne would step out for a few moments and call on George in the ticket office. But one day her father saw her speaking with George on the platform. He was very angry and told her not to have anything to do with that man hereafter. Now George was nearly in despair. But he was sure of Yvonne’s love, and as long as she remained true he would, too. Every Monday he was sure to find a letter from her on his desk, and on Friday he would see her waving to him from the train, while it stood in the passing track in front of the station. With this he had to be contented. But forever? It seemed so under the present conditions. He could see many happy years in the future, if he could only be on good terms again with her father, the engineer. But not until this had been done could he see a way possible. * One day a very peculiar incident took place on the railroad. It was on a Friday morning. Train No. 2, of which Yvonne’s father was

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engineer, had already left Laurion with the orders to meet No. 5 at Carl ton instead of at Nagina, where they always met otherwise. Carlton was the next station after Nagina. George felt a little blue for he could not see Yvonne today and he hadn't seen her since Friday last. But soon after the train had left Laurion, George received special orders from the train despatcher to leave No. 2 go into the siding at Nagina instead of at Carlton. George was pleased about the orders, and at once put up the red arm on the semaphore and waited. The minutes seemed longer than ever, but at last the train became visible in the distance. Now he would sec her. But no! The engineer was not watching for he did not expect the orders which he had to be changed. And the train rattled by. “A wreck sure,” was George’s first thought. “Oh! How many will not be killed and Yvonne one of them. Oh! what can be done!” Like a Hash these thoughts flew through his mind. Then he thought of his motor-cycle. And in a second he was out on his motor-cycle chas ing down the road. The train had to make a large curve. George took the shortest way possible to wards a crossing about four miles distant. He went at a reckless rate, at the highest speed possible. The road proved to be in good condition. In a few minutes he reached the cross ing, just in time to (lag the train. A brakeman at once rushed out and asked, “What’s up?” But George simply said, “No. 5 is coming. Run up the line and flag it, and tell them to run slow, while we go back to Nagina.” While saying these last words he was already running towards the engine, and gave orders to go back to Nagina into the siding. On the way he told the engineer what had happened. It made the engineer feel rather ashamed. But he now saw a different man in George than he did before. The people in the train, when they heard of what had happened, could hardly realize out of what danger George had saved them. He received many rewards in return for this courageous act—the best one being the one from Yvonne’s father. A. B. T, T2. EVEN UNTO DEATH. Alfred Mannering sat in his room with an open letter in his hand, gazing dreamily at the ceiling. The letter was from his Aunt Emily, who lived at Ashland near Richmond, Virginia. It was an invitation in which she asked him to spend the Easter week with her. The foregoing summer he had been at Ashland and had passed a very happy week among the hills about the village. But most vivid in his memory was the bright blue eyes and ruddy lips of Elsie Allen—whose picture now stood on the mantelpiece. He had only to close his eyes to picture her as he had seen her last, dressed in blue and waving good-bye from the little knoll near her home.

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He sprang up lightly and, taking up the picture, exclaimed, “You bet, I’m coming down.” After making hurried preparations, he departed from home the next day and arrived at Ashland without incident. He was greeted by his aunt at the station. Two negroes took his baggage to her home. As Alfred watched the negroes drive away he said, “Auntie, why must you people down here have slaves? Aren’t these creatures men as well as if they had a white skin? I’ll be very glad when Presi dent Lincoln abolishes slavery.” “Abolish!” returned his aunt, “what has Lincoln to say about what we shall do with our property. Didn’t we pay for them and aren’t we giving them a good home?” “Surely! But a good home is not freedom. Let’s not quarrel about it, though.” Aunt and nephew entered the carriage and drove away, Alfred point ing out familiar places—among others Squire Doon’s meadow, where a ram had chased him on his former visit. That day he found no opportunity to visit Elsie. But early the next afternoon he walked up the path through the spacious grounds to her home. When he had come to a little grotto, almost hidden from view by several evergreens, he stopped short. Some one was approaching from the opposite direction. Just why he never could tell, but he slipped into the grotto just as a couple stepped from among the trees. The girl was dressed in blue. Alfred gasped and grew deathly pale as they stopped, almost before his hiding place. He could not understand any words, but he observed that they spoke in very intimate tones. As their faces drew together he clinched his fists and had to muster all his will power to refrain from rushing out. The lovers parted; and as the young man walked away, Elsie waved good-bye from the little knoll on which they had once stood. As soon as both were out of sight, Alfred stumbled out of the grotto and hurried from the grounds. He would never sec her again. He would get as far from this place as possible and never return. What a fool he had been, ever to think that she loved him. His mind was so filled with these and other thoughts that the cry, “Fort Sumter is taken,” made no impression upon him. When in the evening he heard the cry a second time, it was still news to him. What interested him most was the bulletin issued later that President Lincoln had called for 72,000 troops. Should he enlist? Perhaps he would forget his afflictions in the new life. That would be worth worlds to him. The next day he again left for home and before the week was over had donned a blue uniform. *

One after another the Southern armies had been driven back. Lee stood in Richmond with no avenue of escape open to him. Utter defeat was only staved off for a few days by holding out in the face of great

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odds, for the Union army guarded every highway and on every hand the plains were spotted with groups of white tents. Lieutenant Alfred Mannering stood beneath the raised flaps of his tent. He was thinking of other days as the huge red ball of the sun slowly sank beneath the horizon. From his tent he could see the village of Ashland and on the outskirts a little knoll. He sighed—. A slouchy, ragged, over-grown country boy, with a basket on his arm, stepped up, crying, “Fresh cheese, eggs, fish. A quart of fresh milk. Warm in the morning—for fifteen cents.” Lieutenant Mannering purchased a cheese. About to turn away from the vender, he was arrested by something strangely familiar in his face, Where had he seen the lad before? Probably in some other portion of the camp, so he tried to assure himself. But no, he had seen him before. Then a picture flashed into his memory. Was it? No! Yes! It was the young man whom he had seen that afternoon in Ashland—Elsie’s lover. What was he doing in camp disguised? Could it be possible that he was spying on them? At any rate he would bear watching. So he followed the vender at a distance. Close observation of his movements finally con vinced him that his sole object was not to peddle his stock of farmproducts, but to catch up every snatch of conversation falling from the assembled troops. If he would have the fellow arrested and prove him a spy—? He knew what fate awaited a spy. And Elsie, her lover out of the way, might give heed to his wooing. This thought and this prospect imme diately fixed a resolution in his mind. Stepping up to the fellow, he said with authority, “I arrest you as a spy.” Since the young man’s behavior seemed to Lieutenant Mannering to manifest his guilt, he held him fast. The suspected man was imme diately lodged in the guard-house. A roughly sketched map of the camp and passes for the enemy’s lines, found on his person, were sufficient evidence to convict him when a court-martial was held next day. The following morning before daybreak he should be shot, according to the pitiless code of warfare. Elsie Allen knew of the perilous task her lover had undertaken. She had also heard of his capture. But she could not understand why he should be condemned to death for obeying the orders of his superiors. It must be some horrible blunder! Perhaps her old friend, Lieutenant Mannering, could intercede for him and bring him back to her. She would immediately write to him and beg for her lover’s life. Darkness was just falling as Lieutenant Mannering sat in his tent musing upon the events of the day. At daybreak the next morning Elsie’s lover would be disposed of and leave him fervently to press his suit with the brightest prospects of success. Still, he did not feel just right. At intervals he would spring up, stride to and fro and then throw himself back into his seat. Suddenly he stopped short in his reflections, some one was approach ing. He drew the tent flap and admitted an orderly. Saluting, the mes-

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senger presented a letter, then withdrew respectfully at his superior’s salute. The writing was clearly in a feminine hand, at a first glance it had impressed him as unfamiliar. Then with a half-cynical, half-discomfitted smile, he opened the missive. It was a very pathetic appeal, begging for the life of the condemned spy. “—as soon as the war would be over we were to be married. lie must not die. For the sake of our old friendship intercede for him and let him come back to me. Elsie Allen.” • Lieutenant Mannering sank down into his chair. Free him! A con demned spy\ How could she make such a request? And they were to be married at the close of the war. She loved this man? And if he were to die—he could picture her clothed in black, her face bathed in tears, her form wasting away. He sprang up. “He must not die,” he burst out. But how was he to procure his release? To apply for a pardon was out of the question, neither could he find means of opening a way for him to make his escape. “My God!” he gasped. “I’d give my life in the attempt to free him if only I might be successful.” Then an idea flashed into his mind. No, the price was too great. He would not do it. He snatched up a pen and wrote a hurried note as follows: “Dear Elsie: Meet your lover in your garden at the grotto at day break. In your happiness, do not forget one who had also learned to love you. Lieut. Mannering.” He dispatched an orderly to deliver the note and then wrote a long letter to his mother explaining everything and also one to the general. It was almost time for taps when he had finished. He took his large rain-cloak, put out his light and leaving the tent, walked hurriedly toward the guard-house. He was immediately challenged by the sen tinel; but on being recognized he readily gained admittance. After some time a figure emerged. The collar of the long military cloak was drawn up so as nearly to meet the brim of his hat. The sen tinel never suspected that it was any other than the man who had entered. The man walked as far as the outposts and there presented a pass. Soon he' had left the camp behind him. As he turned to look back, the moonbeams fell full on his face. It was the face of the con demned spy. ******** It was still dark. The first streaks of gray had already appeared in the eastern sky. A measured tread neared the guard-house. It was the firing-squad, which had come to execute the condemned spy. The doomed man was led to a small grove near the camp where a shallow grave had been hastily dug and, with a white cloth bound over his eyes, placed before the firing-squad. In the dim twilight the soldiers and their officer did not notice that the person they were leading to the execution was disguised. “Have you anything you wish to say?” asked the officer in charge

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before giving the fatal command. A slow shaking of the head was his only answer. A smile played about the corners of his mouth. Before him, in his mind, he saw a little knoll on which stood a girl dressed in blue, waving a handkerchief. She smiled at him. A volley of shots rang out. *

In the garden before her home, Elsie Allen lay in the arms of her lover. The breeze bore to them a faint sound of firing. “Poor, dear, brave Alfred,” and leaning heavily upon the breast of her lover, she peered searchingly into his eyes for an answer. His eyes met her’s with a far-away look as she whispered with drooping head, “Only >> ) dear, brave Alfred.” “S. 14.

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THE BLACK AND RED Published Monthly by the Students of the Northwestern University.

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EMTOEHAL MILITARY DISCIPLINE. The Athletic Department at Northwestern College is in an incipient state and has, as yet, not shaped itself to the desired end. We believe we see certain defects lurking here and there but this is but the natural sequence of a newly launched project As time advances rearrange ments and alterations will be made according to the necessity of their application, so that all departments of the athletic system will work harmoniously and symetrically together. Only then will the intrinsic value of our recent undertaking come up to our expectations. The organization of our military company, consisting of over a hundred men, points to a speedy realization of the state of affairs we wish to bring about, inasmuch as it is the largest organization in our Depart ment of Athletics. But that this organization has made such remark able progress is in no small degree due to military discipline. Military discipline, when applied in the formative years of a person, is bound to produce a salutary effect on his habits and deportment in general. The “rookie,” however, is inclined to view this discipline with a suspicious eye. In it he can only see what to him seems the bitter and

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prejudiced expostulation of an arrogant and ostentatious officer who delights to plague his victim and mark him out from all others for cor足 rection. Thus he becomes discouraged and wants to step out of rank and file. But the recruit must not look at military discipline in such a light. He must bear in mind that it is the duty of an officer to call attention to a violation of a rule or regulation and that the cadet must obey immediately and unconditionally the orders which are given with the purpose to make him deport himself properly. Thus, in a certain sense, military discipline produces obedience, and upon obedience rests the welfare of our military organization. Based upon it, our organiza足 tion will be solidified and stand as a unit, but cast obedience aside and the organization will deteriorate and finally collapse. The obedience the private shows his commanding officers and the officer to his superior will indirectly exercise a beneficial influence on his conduct to parent and teacher. In military discipline obedience is the first rule the soldier or cadet must learn. From it the others are deducted, as for example the rules of punctuality, proper carriage, neatness, and orderliness, all of which we must pronounce as golden rules. In short military discipline helps make the cadet a fit candidate for the work which awaits him upon his departure from college. Therefore, men of Northwestern military company, apply yourself to your drill with all diligence at your command and help make this, our organization, a success. Do not turn your backs to the company after you are graduated from the Preparatory Department for then your services are needed the most, and then the ambitious may look forward to an appointment as corporal. To make both private and officer more competent a well-known state militia officer has generously offered us his services. His offer has been accepted. Now, students, be up and doing so that at our public appearances we can make a good impres足 sion on the people and so that next spring we are able to give the citizens of Watertown and the surrounding country a chance to attend an exhibition drill and sham battle, such as they have never witnessed before.

MORE PATIENCE. Many are the foes which we foster in our heart, of which impatience is one of the most stubborn. How many a good thing is not spoiled by impatience and how much mischief caused by it! We are impatient with others, our friends, even with ourselves, and the circumstances in which we live. We are impatient wherever we come and go and wher足 ever we abide. Thus we unnecessarily make life misareblae for us and our fellow-creatures. Herein the older people are oftentimes not better supplied than the younger ones, so the children who impatiently stretch forth their hands

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to their parents until their desires have been made satisfied. We ask too much of life; and of the people about us, many are our desires and wishes. We form plots and schemes like mansions in the air; we are desirous of this and that and start different things every little while. But as soon as one of our desires is not complied with, and only one little plot fails or our hopes falter, impatience and disgust come over us; it vexes us; we feel offended, and again we cause distress to ourself and our neighbors. “Have patience with me,” we say deprecatively to our teachers who reprehend us for some fault, or when we have labored at our books appar ently without any result. “Have patience with me,” our friends address us, who walk the same path with us through life, but who we presume falter much more than we ourself. “Have patience with me!” how often does not this thought pass our ears without receiving an invitation to enter, only to be met by our impatience! How often don’t we embitter a desponding heart with our impatience. Let every day with its thousands of opportunities for impatience moreover be an allurement to us to great patience and kindness. How ever unpleasant patience might seem to us, its fruits are sweet.

OUR COLDS. With the approach of cold weather again comes the danger of being attacked by a cold. How can we account for the fact that we suffer from colds more in cold than in warm weather? If the fault lies with the weather, then the poor people of the frozen North would certainly be doomed to a hard fate: they would be constantly suffering from a cold. We, however, know the reverse to be true,—they suffer surprisingly little from pneumonia or colds. They can in some instances even trace colds to the visit of some traders from the South. Arctic explorers tell us they never had a cold while up North but caught it as soon as they neared more inhabited regions. A germ consequently lies at the bottom of a cold. How many of us cannot tell of how a cold used to “run through” our school or home, and then for a time there would be no trace of one; or how some one caught a cold as a result of attending a theater of a cold evening, and of course attributed it to the exposure to the cold, while in truth he got the germ in the theater. But what can we do to be immune to this germ? It is of value to be accustomed constantly to sit or sleep in a draft: it puts us beyond danger in exposure to cold. There certainly is nothing harmful in colder tem peratures, for consumptives resort to it for the continuance of their health. If we are used to a continual flow of fresh air in our face, we shall not catch many more colds in winter than in summer. There is something of a sinister meaning in the word draft, which very likely has

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come down to us from earlier times; for we still have the old rhyme: But when a draft blows through a hole, Make your will and mend your soul. It is not sufficient that the air in our rooms is cold; for especially when cold is due to underheating the air is quite impure. In large theaters we sometimes get the same air with its increasing number of germs served up for each assembly. Bacteriological investigations have revealed the astounding fact that as many as thirty-five species of germs, and billions of each species are to be found in our bodies even in a healthy state. Whether these germs are already in our bodies, or whether we get them from external sources, they must necessarily be kept under control for the promotion and main tenance of our health. But if a nation knows that a battle is inevitable it will meet the enemy before it becomes too dangerous and powerful and will provide itself with effective weapons to be as formidable an enemy as possible. Our enemy consists of myriads of little watchful germs which are continually striving to gain an opportunity to show their power. To fight these we put into the field so-called anti-bodies, and if their number is large enough, our health is secure. We find these anti-bodies in greatest numbers in strong healthy bodies. Since these anti-bodies are our defense, we should try to effect the formation of as large a number as possible in our blood. The purer the blood the more of them are formed. They feed on the germs and destroy them. Hence the utmost care should be taken to keep our bodies in good condition by vigorous exercise not only in the morning but especially between meals. “A constant succession of colds implies a mode of life in which all aerial microbes are afforded abundant opportunities.” The skin is probably the most important factor in the question of colds. Through it passes the waste matter cast off by the tissues of the body, which otherwise would be a poison to the body. If the skin is not in working order, the action of the lungs, whose work is of vital impor tance, is interfered with, and a cold is most easily caught. Then a sin gle cold blast will close the pores of the skin, and a cold will result. It is remarkable, however, to what a degree of hardness the skin can be reduced by cold baths and plenty of fresh air. Heavy clothing will be no safeguard against cold; they will weaken the skin by doing the work for it and make it unable to withstand a cold.

GIVE AN EX-PRISONER A CHANCE.

Why do so many shun and distrust released prisoners? They are evidently of the opinion that men who have once served a term in jail are incorrigible.

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Is that the case? While some deny the contention, others would as emphatically affirm it. The latter, it seems to me, would be in the majority. But is their case so well founded? Perhaps, in an irritated mood or in a state of intoxication, a man has committed a crime. Although he may have been a very conscientious and hard-working man he will be con足 demned forever in the judgment of public opinion. Is that acting justly? Of course, we can understand an emotional abhorrence of the presence of an ex-convict. The very name convict makes us shudder. So men think only of themselves and how they may possibly avoid these poor unfortunates. Such delicately and high-strung persons, however, do not consider that their lack of sympathy will very probably drive to a very pitiable end men who have just left their gloomy place of confinement with a firm resolution to turn over a new leaf. Without exaggerating in the least, we may say that hundreds of such men have committed . suicide for want of a helping hand. On the other hand, all feeling men and women will appreciate that there are some who really have compassion with these exiles of society. When an ex-convict has turned over a new leaf and by some kind heart足 ed fellow-creature has been helped on toward reformation, will not the kind heart that prompted help rejoice in happiness? Thousands are eager to help support missionary work among the heathen but fail to see that right in their midst they have the greatest field for missionary labors. That in some instances former convicts will take advantage of the confi足 dence placed in them no one will deny. But does this justify a conduct on our part that would rob all others of a chance to reform? A kind response to the entreaties of these ex-prisoners, if only to extend a help足 ing hand to procure work for them, may possibly save a fellow-worker for mankind.

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COLLEGE MOTES LECTURE.

The student-body was very fortunate to 'secure Thomas S. Suleeba, M. D., to deliver to them a very interesting lecture Monday evening, Oct. 30, on the topic, “Assyrian Object Lessons and Customs and Cos tumes.” The lecture was good from beginning to end; he laid special emphasis on the trials and tribulations of his people, and the blessings of our American Christian liberty throughout. Speaking of Assyrian cus toms, he made reference to the Bible wherever habits or customs are made mention of. Dr. Suleeba’s life story is strange and weird. He is of the Assyria-Arabic race and born in the old city of Ninevah. He came in contact with some European missionaries, who told him of the better life and education of the European and American people. The thought of this drove him finally to America. Dr. Suleeba is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, and of Rush Medical College, Chicago, and a brilliant scholar, speaking seven languages fluently, which he proved at the close of his lecture by singing various well-known songs in these languages.

QUARTET. Last year many of our friends asked us about our quartet. We could only tell them: “We haven’t any.” This year Prof. Bolle has again picked three able singers from the chorus and together with himself has •formed a quartet, as it has been customary formerly. Walter Pankow, the favorite first bass man, is still with us, and Prof. Bolle of course attends to second bass. The first and second tenor parts had to be filled with new and in part somewhat inexperienced singers, William Schumann and John Bade. It is pretty hard to fill the tenor positions as well as Mr. Hohenstein and Mr. Kluendcr filled them; but practice makes perfect, and strenuous practice together with the best efforts of Prof. Bolle will soon put our two new voices in competent condition. The quartet’s first public appearance was Nov. 10, at the Luther festival.

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DB BEBOS OMEOBKJ® MR. BORDEN OF CANADA. Robert Laird Borden, the Canadian Premier, has long been noted for his lack of “personality.” He is not eloquent. He lacks magnetism. He is not witty. Neither has he temperament nor much of any learning beyond the somewhat arid lore of the practicing advocate. He is but an average man and the ordinary in human character. He was :hosen to the provincial assembly without attracting particular attention. There was that in his manner and appearance to invite obscurity. Yet one valuable gift Mr. Borden has, and that is, that he inspires instant and complete confidence in any human being who looks at him, and this soli tary personal asset of the man is solely based upon absolute honesty. Mr. Borden has not imposed himself upon his followers, but has won them over slowly by the force of quality, neither brilliant nor attractive. Every quality of Borden’s is British. People begin by wondering how so very simple and humdrum a character can be the leader of anybody or of anything. His tact and his insight alike desert him when he has to deal with themes and persons removed from the commonplace and the practical. His mind may not be a desert, but it has been happily compared by one of his opponents to the extremely flat surface of a table upon which one would place bread and butter and beef instead of flowers and flutes. Mr. Borden could not make a flamboyant speech. In truth, his defi ciency as an orator is one explanation, according to many students of his career, of the extremely slow rise from obscurity to renown which would have driven any other leader to desperation. Mr. Borden simply plodded and he has the plodder’s love of quiet work. In attaining the goal of many years’ toil in practical obscurity and defeat, the post of Prime Minister of Canada, Robert Laird Borden is held by his admirers to prove that in the long run brilliance must succumb to industry and genius to the plain man who strives for the right. X. ■v

ADMIRAL SCHLEY. On Oct. 2 Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley died in New York of apoplexy. The Admiral, an old man in his 72d year, was just leaving his club when he fell to the sidewalk and was picked up dead. Mr. Schley was graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1860 and took part in many engagements of the Civil War, but did not attract the pub lic attention until the Spanish-American War, in which he, Admiral Dewey, and Admiral Sampson were the heroes.

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It was the battle of Santiago that brought Schley into the lime-light. In this battle Admiral Cervera’s Spanish fleet was totally destroyed by the Americans under the command of Rear-Admiral Schley. All the plans resulting in this victory were, however, laid by Admiral Sampson. It was he who “bottled up” Cervera’s ships at Santiago by blockading the harbor’s mouth, but when Admiral Cervera, pressed by a shortage of coal and provisions, made his bold attempt to escape from the harbor of Santiago, Admiral Sampson was absent and did not reach the “field of battle” until after the short, but severe, conflict, and Rear-Admiral Schley, being next in rank after Sampson, had the supreme command. From this circumstance a dispute arose as to who should receive the honor for the victory. Schley’s friends claim the glory for him and Sampson’s think it belongs to Sampson. Cannot we honor both? Let us give both of them, as well as the brave men who fought in the en gagement, glory and honor and do away with all causes for a dispute.

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Late in August a report was received of an uprising in Sze-Chuen, the westernmost province of China. This uprising has spread widely and has become a menace to life and government at Peking. The chief cause for the revolt is the long-cherished desire of the Chinese to expel the Manchu dynasty. Three hundred years ago the Chinese government begged the Manchus, a warlike people living in Manchuria, to help suppress an internal strife which was threatening to overthrow the Ming dynasty, the dynasty then in power. The Manchus came, but failed to withdraw again after peace had been established. In 1644 they proclaimed the son of their ruler the first emperor of a new dynasty in China. Despite the fact that the Manchu emperors have mostly appointed Chinese to government positions, and have endeavored to conciliate the natives, still the two people have existed side by side with more or less clash. Another cause is said to be the high cost of living due to the recent floods. The Chinese are also opposed to the building of railways in the Yangtze Valley with foreign capital, and their anger was aroused by the “convenient forgetfulness” on the part of the government that one-half of the local capital collected for this railroad has been squandered. This revolt in China brings with it the question of foreign interference. It does not interest the world at large if a Manchu or a Chinese dynasty is in power, but it does interest all whether China shall be ruled accord ing to modern constitutional principles, and still more, whether China shall continue to exist at all. The revolutionists are, most likely, has tening a political change, but they are also exposing their country to enormous risks, that is of China’s being dismembered among the other nations.

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ATHLETICS FOOTBALL. St. John’s Military Academy, 0; Northwestern, 0. On Oct. 21, our college football team, accompanied by more than a hundred enthusiastic rooters, journeyed to Delafield to play the cadets. The game proved to be a stubborn contest, both teams being unable to score, although both sides displayed great fighting spirit and determi nation throughout the game. In the first half Northwestern hit the for midable cadet line for substantial gains, but at critical times seemed to ^ack the necessary stamina to carry the ball across the goal-line. The end of the first half found the ball on the cadets’ five yard line. In the second half St. John’s came back stronger, while Northwestern seemed to weaken. In the punting duel that followed Northwestern outclassed St. John’s, who, however, were strong in running back punts. Both teams tried one place kick, but both fell short. Although St. John’s outweighed Northwestern by at least five pounds to a man, the greater part of the game was played in their territory, and their goal was threatened several times, whereas Northwestern’s goal was in danger only once. The game ended with the ball about in the middle of the field, where the cadets had carried it after a series of line-bucks. Ripon, 14; Northwestern, 0. The outcome of the game at Ripon was not altogether a surprise. Though we always had a chance at a possible win or tie, we knew before the game that the probability of a Ripon victory was by no means small, since the line, of which we had reason to be proud this year, was weak ened by injuries to both tackles. It was not the unexpected that come to pass. After some seesawing in the first quarter we succeeded in work ing the ball within striking distance for a field goal. The try was blocked, Ripon securing the ball for an 80 yard run to touchdown. Crowded behind our goal-line in the second quarter, Wietzke’s punt struck the crossbar of the goal posts. He fell on it for a safety. In the fourth quarter, with Wietzke outkicking Ripon, another punt from be hind the goal line was blocked, not by Ripon, but by one of our own men, Ripon securing touchdown by falling on the ball. The only other chance we had to score was a beautiful attempt at a place-kick by Weitzke from the 30 yard line against the strong wind. It fell short by inches. Result: 6 2 0 6-14 Ripon.. 0 0 0 0—0 N. W. C k

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Referee: Kenney, Milwaukee. Umpire: Vosburg, Fort Atkinson. Field Judge: Monahan, Oshkosh. Following the usual dispute with Lawrence over officials, which Law rence is ever quick to demand and slow to give, the game with Lawrence was canceled, chiefly because of the poor condition of the team, secondly because acceding to Lawrence’s demands practically meant going into bankruptcy for the Athletic Department, and finally because Lawrence’s manner of dealing with the situation was little short of insulting, espe cially in view of the raw deal in the matter of officials, which they gave us last year.

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The papers that have reached our desk this month are very satisfac tory, taking in consideration the fact that the majority of the editors are novices. Yet there is one thing that must be guarded against and that is that editors are too easily satisfied. We must continually strive to raise the standard of our college journals. Unless we do this we are apt to stand still or go backward, and when a paper once goes backward, it is only a matter of time until the end appears. The September number of the D. M. L. C. Messenger (New Ulm, Minn.) is an interesting paper. The cover design is simple, yet wellarranged. “The Way to Success” is an interesting bit of poetry; but the poet evidently doesn't think it worth while to let us know who he is. In the German article on “Schiller’s Flucht aus Stuttgart” we are told how he fled from his fatherland because he was forbidden to make his poetry public. The editorials are good, especially the one on “Trade Loyalty.” The Exchange Column is one of the best departments of the paper. On the whole the paper is very good, yet, for a quarterly, we think that the issue isn’t large enough. One of the best papers to reach our desk this month is The Lake Breeze (Sheboygan, Wis.). The literary department contains three stories, the last one of which, “The Hazing of George Staulum,” shows originality in its plot. The editorials are good. Interspersed here and there we find bits of poetry which certainly set oft" the rest of the paper to advantage. “Current Events” contains items of interest that have happened lately. The fact is that every column is well edited. The M. H. Aerolith contains a strong article on “Woman Suffrage: Woman and the Office,” We heartily agree with the writer and think

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that woman’s place is at home. It would be a good thing if the suffra gettes and the would-be-suffragettes could read that article. Many un doubtedly would change their mind and desist from agitating this odious question of Woman Suffrage. The German story, “Georgs erste Reise nach Chicago,” is well written. It treats of a boy’s first visit to Chicago. The editorials are good. In the Comenian (Bethlehem, Pa.), although the literary department is rather meager, the editor makes up for this deficiency by quality. The editorials are good, especially the one on “The Model Student.” It cer tainly hits the nail on the head. The humorous column has a fitting headpiece entitled “Gas from the Generator.” On the whole, although the paper is not a large one, yet what there is, is good. The literary department of the Sandburr (York, Neb.) is short but sweet. The article on the “Cure for the Big Head” is especially note worthy, and it would be well for all those who are inclined to let their “cranium expand in all directions” to read this. The editorials are short and to the point. The criticisms in the Exchange Column might be a little longer. To cap it all there are some real jokes in the “Burrs” column. \ 1

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LOCALS

On Oct. 18, Rev. C. Palescheck of Chaseburg, Wis., called on his son, Walter, Prep. Oct. 22, H. Pankow, ’12, and W. Pankow, ’12, visited at Cambridge, Wis. Paul Bergmann, ’09, is temporarily filling the vacancy caused by the illness of Prof. Kuhn. We wish Prof. Kuhn a speedy recovery. Rev. J. Koch, Wauwatosa, Wis., delighted his son Herbert, Prep., with a visit on Oct. 19. Oct. 31, Mrs. A. Nickolaus of Fort Atkinson, Wis., was here to see her boy Carl, Prep. Oct. 7, William Parsch, ’14, attended the wedding of his sister at Wausau, Wis. G. Dorn, Prep., was at his home in Hartland, Oct. 21. On Oct. 24, Mr. M. RadlolT of Hustisford, Wis., paid his son Victor a visit. Louis and John Pamperin, ’12 and ’15, respectively, enjoyed the wed ding festival of a near relative at Allenton, Wis., Oct. 19. H. Weir, Prep., was to Ixonia, Oct. 29. On Oct. 24, Rev. M. Glaeser, Tomah, Wis., while on his way to Mil waukee, stopped off to see his son Martin, ’15. E. Quandt, ’12, spent Oct. 22 in Mayville, Wis. Im. Brackcbush of Tomah, Wis., spent Oct. 6 with his son Immanuel, Prep. Albert Zibell, ’14, received a visit from his mother, Mrs. William Zibcll, on Oct. 27. L. Vogl, ’14, A. Zibell, ’14, and E. Quehl, ’13, visited in Milwaukee on Oct. 15 and 16, on their way back from Lake Forest. V. Radloff and E. Koehler, Preps., enjoyed a pleasant day at Hustis ford on Oct. 29. Oct. 15, O. Kehrberg, ’14, was in Kenosha and the following day in Milwaukee, where he underwent an ophthalmic operation at the Mil waukee Hospital. Peterson, captain of the Carroll football “eleven,” was a visitor at N. W. C. on Oct. 17. Miss Laura Ehlenfeld surprised her cousin, Fred Born, Ac., with a call, Oct. 26. Oct. 29, M. Haase, T2, visited his home at Randolph, Wis. L. Duin of Waterloo and F. Schulz of Columbus registered here as visitors on Oct. 21. Oct. 11, S. Probst, ’09, a seminary student, shook hands with his friends here. Guenther Olfe, Prep., passed Oct. 29 with his parents in Milwaukee. Oct. 28 and 29, John Masch and Arthur Tacke, members of the Senior Class, visited at the latter’s home at Oshkosh.

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—Olf: Why don’t the inspector say “Einschlafen” at 10 o’clock, he says “Aufstehen” at 6 in the morning. —Coxey, Plass and Rosin were singing (?). When they had finished singing the first song Coxey remarked: “We’ll make a good quartet.” —Prof: Was fell It Brockmann und Lutzke? K-r-bg: Die Gesundheit. —Prof: How do you know that? Dr-fld: It stands in the Bible. —Zb-11 said it was so dark that he couldn’t see his own hand six feet front of him. —Rosin: We can’t take the examination on Thursday because all the “preps” in our class have drill. —Prof: There is a man now who writes of the days when childhood (knighthood) was in Flower. —Drn-fld: Do you think you will go back into Scptima? Chippy: I don’t care if they all go back; I won’t; I am a No. 1 in Latin and Arithmetic now. —Am letzten Mittwoch vormittag (11. Okt.) sah man das gauze Dienstpersonal des Colleges auf dem Campus versammelt um die ohnmaechtige Gestalt des edlen Rosses der Anstalt. Erst nach langer heroischer Rettungsarbeit der Leute kam das Vieh wieder zur Bes sinnung. Man vermutet ein Attentat. —Notin’ doin’. —Oshkosh, by Gosh!

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—I’m s’pjrised! —Sch-ft: I. Has a one-handed stop watch. —Dr. (explaining) and as he watched the chandelier— McGraw: That’s a rooster. •—Prof: Helmke, are you entertaining Beaver Dam? Helinke: No, sir. Prof: It’s your luck; if you had, I would entertain you with my walking stick. —Percy (writing a proverb on the blackboard): A dog’s life, hunger and fleas (ease). —Prof: What is a cricket? Spitz: A young grasshopper. —Dr: What is the feminine of ram? G-t-ke: Buck. —Cokey: Pickle, when I raised chickens at home, I always examined the eggs after three days. Pickle: 1 always thought liens raised chickens. —Prof: What is a mushroom? Neumann: A place where they keep mush or a room full of mush. —N-mann (to classmate) : What is your name in the end? —A new discovery. Chew gum and you won’t bite your cheek. For full particulars apply at Fisch. —Some One (in the dining hall): What was that noise? Bird: Baron’s chin dropped on the plate. —Sextaner: Sch-mann said he gained eight pounds at College. Wonderful! —In the latter part of October W. S., O. T. and P. F., members of the Senior Class, took a canoe trip, which proved to be quite adventurous, to Pipersville, on the Rock River. After the deep, placid water below the “Two Miler” had been passed, the shallow, turbulent water beyond was encountered with the many rocks and reefs lurking beneath its surface. The result was that the party soon grounded on a rock in the middle of the river. But one of the three offered to divest himself of shoes and stockings and walk the watery way. This done, the canoe was steered clear of the obstacle and the journey resumed, two pad dling while the third one continued to seek his way ingeniously among the slimy, sharp stones of the river bottom, truly a ludicrous sight to behold. When deeper water was *met with, he was relieved of his excrusiating position, being again harbored in the canoe. By this time, however, he seemed to have taken kindly to “aqua pura.” He showed his sentiment to that effect by almost upsetting the canoe, which dipped water on both sides, trying to shake off a tickling drop of water which had collected between two of his toes. Soon a landing was made as the water had become too shallow for further proceeding, and the canoe was carried to a point about a quarter of a mile up the stream, where the three embarked again. It did not take long and the i: f i

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sound of the rushing waters of the rapids beat upon their ears. It was awe-inspiring; in an awful mood, not noting that a straight line is the shortest distance between two points, the daring three attempted to cross the rapids against the stream. As a consequence the canoe swerved to the side and the swift stream hit the boat on the broadside, sending it against a rock, where it stuck fast. The three, one of whom had acquired a peculiar feeling in his stomach conducive to the welfare of all hungry fish, were obliged to disembark and carry the canoe sev eral rods along the shore in order that they might reach their destina tion. The canoe was set afloat again and a landing was made farther up the stream on the opposite shore. Here Mr. Bull waited for the boys to pay his respects to them. He gave them a pleasant surprise and showed them the way out of his territory without much delay and trouble, incidentally hastening the three on their way to Pipersvillc. Upon their arrival at this prospering village a sumptuous repast was served to them in the only restaurant of this modern metropolis of all villages. With full stomachs and stimulated spirits—one drowsy vil lager even had the face to say to the three that everything looked wet except the paddles—the party set out of town to the canoe, wisely tak ing a circuitous route, as Mr. Bull was still on the lookout for tres passers. The boat was launched and the homeward journey com menced. It passed off without incident, proving the fallacy of the villager’s statement, who probably had nothing to do but to smoke his pipe, lounge around and talk about nothing. When Watertown was reached, darkness had fallen and so a lantern had to be secured from a Jew, for which they were duly charged, to house the canoe, “Aber schoen war’s doch!”

Mueller&Finck SHARP CORNER GROCERY

F. G. KECK & CO. THE PEOPLES BIG FURNITURE STORE

—Everything in—

FURNITURE 110-112 Main St.

Our Thanksgiving Deliveries will be as prompt as our groceries are good. We can say nothing better than that. Most of the things you’ll need can just as well be brought now, however. So why not order them to-day. We have everything for the feast from soup to dessert. Come in person if you can so you can see what you may forget if you order otherwise. •Phone 214-X

Watertown, Wii.

Call for Fruits of All Kinds In Season and FINE GROCERIES at

JOHN E, HEISMANN U6 MAIN STREET

TELEPHONE 62

College and Class Pennants Made to order in special designs. Prices quoted upon request.

905 Main St. FELT PENANNTS $3 PER DOZEN AND UP

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Reliable Furniture

UNDERTAKER and LICENSED EMBALMER ’PHONES } 54-X 29S-Y

North Fourth St. ONE BLOCK FROM MAIN STREET

Send for free 2S page illustrated circu lar of Novelties for schools and cadets, including American Flags, Banners, Belt Buckles, Military Books, Brigade Rifles, Button Holders, Clothing Hangers, Fry ing Pan Clocks, Cravat Pins, Cuff But tons, Pennants, Hat PinsJerseys, Sweat ers, Tights, Fountain Pens, Trouser Stretchers, ’Varsity Flags, Watch Fobs, etc. The Pettibone Bros. Manufacturing Co. Manufacturers of Uniforms, Militaryand Secret Society Supplies, Cincinnati, 0.

DRS. A. & F. SCHLUETER DENTISTS Watertown, Wis.

313 Main Street (

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JAHHKE’S CELEBRATE!! ICE CREAM Such as you would put before guests Manufactured by •

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101 Western Avenue

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“GAMM CORNER DRUG CO.” Main and First Streets [i

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W. D. SPROESSER & GO. JEWELERS PIANOS 111 MAIN ST.

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WATERTOWN. WIS.

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W. C. VICK Manufacturers of Hfgh-Gradc

WEAR

LEO RUESGH'S SHOES 210 MAIN STREET

Ice Cream and Candies (ICC CREAM IN BRICK OR BULK)

Will be found fresh, pure and wholesome. We also carry a full line of candy-novelties at at a low price. Call at

107 Main Street

Watertown, Wis.

DR. E. J. HOERMANN

Dentist Over Wiggenhorn’s Jewelry Store Entrance on First Street

Removed to Cor. First and Main Streets

Telephone No. 258

OTTO JAEDECKE Groceries, Flour & Feed Fruits and Vegetables CONCORD

EVANSTON

With Ara-Notch With llattoaholo THE NEW

Arrow Collars

FOR SUMMER 15c. each—2 for 25c. Arrow Cufr3,coo. Cluett, Peabody »fc Co., il ai:ers

GOODS DELIVERED TO ALL PARTS OF THE CITY 611 MAIN STREET

F. W. KURZWEG DEALER IN

Insure your buildings and contents in good strong companies. REPRESENTED BY

Fred W. Gamm WATERTOWN, WIS.

FINE BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS : : Please Give Us a Trial We try to Give Satisfaction 402 Main Street

F. J. KOSER

EBERLE'S DRUG STORE is headquarters for everythin* in the CAMERA LINE. We are agents for all KODAK GOODS.

BAKER

EBERLE’S DRUG STORE

“THE PLACE WHERE THEY MAKE GOOD BREAD” a a

204- Main St.

Watertown, Wis.

“THE JUNIATA” WM. SCHIMMEL 8e SON Carry a full line of

CIGARS, TOBACCO AND

Telephone 272-X

111 S. Second St.

WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE

PIPES

204 WEST MAIN STREET

WM. BITTNER

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JEWELERS OFFICIAL WATCH INSPECTORS for the C. M. & ST. P. RY. CO. and T. M. E. R. and L. CO. Watertown, Wisconsin

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E. H. COOK, M. D. Practice limited to

EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT Hours: 9:30 to 12 a. m.j 1:30 to 4 p. m.j 7 to 8 Wednesday and Saturday evenings, Sundays, 10 to 1 a. m. Telephone 305-Y.

Office, Hcrtcl & Hoffmann Bldg. Watertown, Wis.

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN OUR LINE OF

The J. B. Murphy Co.

POCKET KNIVES, SAFETY RAZORS, ETC?

ARTISTS, PAPERS AND MATERIALS, PICTURE FRAMES, PICTURES, GLASS, BRUSHES.

If not you ought to. We carry a very large assortment. DON’T COST MUCH EITHER

’PHONE 191-X

405 MAIN STREET

will be pleased to see you.

GLAUS & JAEGER

Pa & Fa Eossd €©u 108-110-112 W. Main Street

PRINTERS PUBLICATION

OF THIS

Watertown

Wisconsin

El PEOPLE BUY OUR HARD COAL

BECAUSE ITS CLEAN ■

It must run over wire screens when drawn from the bins in

our elevator, which removes all fine particles and dirt.

This

insures a bright, clean dustless supply of coal in your cellar.

If You Want Coal Like This Buy From Us, Our Prices Are Right.

JSsuriher Lnmmfer & F'os<gH €©□ FIRST STREET

WATERTOWN, WIS.

ux The Place of Quality

Telephone 155-Y

Walter A. Krahmer ^WHOLESALE AND i

RETAIL;

Bakery and Confectionery 114 W. Main St.

Watertown, Wis.

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CROCKERY

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FOR FIRST CLASS WORK AT MODERATE PRICES

WHEN in need or a DENNINGER’S Razor Rone or Strap, (ROUND FLOOR STUDIO

312 MAIN STREET IS THE PLACE

not DuytSieDest. HO OTHERS JUST AS

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Hones 50c. and up

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GOODS FULLY GUARANTEED

SOLD BY

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WM. G, PRITZLAFF&CO.

OFFICE HOURS:

1 to 3 and 7 to 8 P. M.

10 to 12 A. M. by Appointment Only

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Watertown, Wis.

IF YOU WANT FIRST-CLASS

QUIN SPORTING GOODS GO.

AND SATISFACTORY

Milwaukee, W!s. Makers of

Fine Athletic mi Sporting Goods

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS TO SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES WRITE FOR CATALOG

TRADE WITH

GO TO

DONNER GALLERY

Schempf the Druggist "He Treats You Right”

WATERTOWN PHOTO CO. 114 S. Third Street

Special Rates made to Students

Ben H. RiecK PROPRIETOR OF THE

8n1 Barber Shop GORDER nLOCK

Cfo&s. J. SalicK Watchmaker, Jeweler and Optician Stationery and FOOT BALL, GOODS

Students! 5 haircuts for $1.00 G02 Main Street WISCONSIN WATERTOWN,

Schhieter Bros, MERCHANT 10c CIGAR and ARC 5c CIGAR LEAD THEM ALL *

1 and 3 Main St.

On the Bridge

105 Main Street

Watertown, Wia*

KEITH’S KONQUEROR § S3 S3

The materials used in Keith Konqueror shoes are the best money can buy. The style is apparent. We can demonstrate the tit. You will appreciate the wear

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To the Keen - MindedBargainScenting Men of This Vicinity. AN UNUSUAL BUYING OCCASION

E haven’t plodded along for years and years carrying over and accumulating stock. We haven’t ever purchased suits overcoats, or any other articles of men’s wear which were the least bit questionable in style or quality and as a result we haven’t any but really clever styles and very dependable wearables to offer you. They say a Modern Man can scent a bargain, and right here we ask you to read over carefully every single item mentioned. Re member we have a reputation to uphold and the prices we quote as well as the merchandise we sell cannot be questioned.

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$21.00 $18.50 $16.50 $15.00 $13.50

$16.00 $15.00 $14.00 $12.00 $10.00

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HERTEL & HOFFMANN 107-109 MAIN STREET

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WE WELCOME SMALL DEPOSITS

FRESH AND SALT MEATS

SAUSAGE, ETC.

BANK OF WATERTOWN

Telephone 272-Y

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New Method Laundry

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’Phone 81-Y

Give your Laundry to

GEORGE KOBS, Manager. STUDENTS LAUNDRY AGENCY

58th Year

Capital $150,000.

IT PAYS TO DO YOUR CHRISTMAS -----SHOPPING AT-----

THE FAIR 409 MAIN STREET

WATERTOWN, WIS.

W. F. Gruetzmacher, Prop. Call and view our immense and com plete line of Dolls and Toys of every sort, kind and description. The choicest production of the leading toy makers of America and abroad.

DIRECTORY. Officers of the Various Organizations of N. W. U. THE COLLEGE. Prof. A. F. Ernst .Dr. J. H. Ott Dr. A. Hoermann

President......... Vice President Secretary......... ALUMNI.

.Rev. W. Huth Dr. J. H. Ott Rev. F. Schumann .Rev. Chr. Sauer

President.................................... Vice President and Treasurer 2nd Vice President................ Secretary.................................... NORTHWESTERN CLUB. i*

Ernst von Bricsen .Adolph Bues .Herman Knuth Julius Dammann Reinhold Breutzmann

President...................... Vice President....---Second Vice President Treasurer..................... Secretary....................... ATHLETIC BOARD.

If' President. Treasurer Secretary.

A. Zibell, ’14-

IL Pankow, ’12

. T. Masch, ’12 . E. Quehl, ’13 W. Lucckel, ’13

BAND. Director........... President......... Vice President Secretary......... Treasurer.......

.Prof. H. Frank H. Pankow, ’12 .J. Bade, ’12 .A. Tacke, ’12 .W. Lueckel, T3

ORCHESTRA.

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Director........................... President......................... Vice President................ Secretary and Treasurer

.Prof. C. Bolle .W. Pankow, T2 E. Quehl, T3 PI. Pankow, ’12

Director........................... President......................... Vice President.............. . Secretary and Treasurer MILITARY COMPANY.

President......... Vice President Secretary......... Treasurer.......

... J. Masch ’12 ...W. Beitz, T4 ..O. Kehrberg, ’14 O. Medenwald, 14

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Volume XV.

Watertown, Wis., December, 1911.

Number 7

THE BANQUET AT “THE ORIOLE.” At Elgin College up in the third story of Amesburg Hall several Fresh men were leisurely lounging about, smoking their pipes and chatting about the injustices they had been subject to, especially at the hands of the Owls, a certain body of Sophomores. From the window Lake Pecawa was plainly visible with its vast expanse of waters now covered by a thin sheet of glassy ice extending for many miles to the west. The white sails of many ice-boats hovering to and fro in the weak rays of the December sun could be distinctly seen, also the reflection of the keen edges of the skates of many skaters swaying from side to.side in grace ful curves. Far out in the west a small headland loomed out of the hazy mixture of sky and ice. Upon closer observation faint outlines of the white sails of a large ice-boat could be distinguished against the dark background. This ice-boat, the Dauphabelle, was the property of the Owls. They had sailed over to Brown’s Point early in the morning in order to pay a visit to one of their classmates, who had been stricken with pneumonia, contracted by falling into the lake while skating. Here at Brown’s Point in company with their classmates the Owls intended to spend their Christmas afternoon.

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Suddenly John Watkins, president of the Freshman class, arose and exclaimed: “By Jove, I’ve got an idea! Did you fellows hear about the banquet the Owls are going to have at ‘The Oriole’ to-night? Yes, all preparations have been made. The Owls had a meeting last night and raised twenty-five dollars for this event. Wouldn’t it be a great joke if we could steal the Dauphabelle. The Owls wouldn’t be able to get back to town before midnight, and the banquet is to begin at eight. We would thus be able to take revenge at one stroke for all the wrongs we have suffered at the hands of the Owls, and moreover, the Owls would be the source of ridicule to the Juniors as well as Seniors.” All agreed that this, if successfully carried out, would be the greatest joke ever hatched out in the empty brain of an Elgin College Freshman. After short consideration it was decided that John Watkins, Thomas Jackson and George Humphrey were to sail to Brown’s Point as soon as it should grow dark and attempt to steal the Dauphabelle. Three men were considered enough to accomplish this exploit, in view of the fact that their own ice-boat would only carry three. John and Thomas were to take care of the Dauphabelle, while George was to pilot their own ice-boat back to safety. As soon as it grew dark, three figures were seen stealing from the dormitory; they hastily ran down to the shore and loosened a small iceboat. A strong wind was blowing due west; flurries of snowflakes were in the air and the thermometer was rapidly falling. It was only a few minutes and our three figures were in sight of Brown’s Point. First they sailed back and forth to see if any Owl was in sight. Seeing no one, they boldly sailed up to the Dauphabelle. John immediately took possession of the rudder, while Thomas busied himself hoisting the sail. John then severed the moorings with his knife, and the next moment \ they were far out of the reach of any Owls. They made their way back as quick as possible and were greeted with roars of laughter by their classmates on the shores of the lake. After mooring the two ice-boats, John suggested, “How about our going to ‘The Oriole’ and partaking of the feast that has been prepared for the Owls. The manager of the Oriole won’t know the difference. Everything was arranged by tele phone. So they all repaired to their rooms to dress for their great festive occasion. * * * * * ❖ * ❖ The Owls had spent a very pleasant afternoon, drinking, playing cards, smoking and the like, not paying the slightest attention to the Daupha belle, and not even noticing how fast the hours were passing. Suddenly one of the Owls, glancing at the old clock in the corner, remarked that it was nigh six. Preparations were then hastily made for the departure. After many hand-shakings with their convalescing classmate and happy wishes for the new year, they took their departure. But when they came to the lake—where was the Dauphabelle? The Dauphabelle had

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broken her moorings and was adrift on the lake. They quickly scattered in all directions in search of the Dauphabelle. After half an hour's futile search they returned, and after carefully examining the rope de cided that it had been cut with a knife. The only way left now to get back to the college would be to walk. It would certainly be late, but the manager of “The Oriole” would have to wait. Until now only a few flakes of snow had fallen, but after they had proceeded a considerable distance, the air became thick with flurries of blinding snowflakes. Sud denly one of their number cried out, ‘Tve got a plan.” A hurried con sultation was held, after which they set off on a dead run. *

At half-past seven amid the chime of church bells, the Freshmen sallied forth from the dormitory and bent their way to “The Oriole.” It had been snowing steadily and the wind had whirled the snow into huge drifts. Through there the Freshmen had to wade, the snow often reaching over their knees. After much hardship they arrived at “The Oriole.” Discarding their wraps, they were ushered into the dining room. At first it seemed strange that the room should be dark; still As they thought the Owls had ordered it so, and said nothing, soon as the door was closed and the lights turned on, they were nearly smothered with blankets and pillows; and they realized to their great consternation that the Owls had by some mysterious way returned. The Sophomores had thus again proved to be the victors and the Freshmen keenly felt the truth of this as they sat at the table opposite them with their hands tied and experiencing some of the tortures of Tantalus as they were obliged to see the dainties, which had created such an appetite in them and was now exacerbating it, appease the hun ger of their gleeful victors. They were besides the butt of many good jokes, biting sarcasm and ridicule and the object of much hearty laugh ter. Thus the Sophomores poured forth their indignation in the channel they had found without restraint, and in analyzing the ingenuity of the defeated Freshies they found it to be but “a nebulous dim puff of star dust lost in the blaze of the Milky Way.” *

The Owls had proceeded straight to Smith’s Gulch, at which there was an old flag-station about one and a half miles from Brown’s Point, had flagged the seven o’clock passenger, and had returned unnoticed to town. JUSTUS RUEGE, T3.

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Of late one often hears the remark made that certain political forms or social institutions are “un-American” or contrary to the American ideal. This has largely been the fate of the Referendum Bill, the Reciprocity Agreement, the fortification of the Panama Canal and other public measures. Others declare such propositions unconstitutional, very often by interpreting the meaning of the Constitution to coincide with their own prejudiced opinions. And what defense of the most fallacious political statements could be easier than the citation of the framers of the Con stitution on similar occasions? Is the term American still indefinite and vague? For although America is comparatively young, it has weathered such storms as have before in history caused the downfall of many a nation. We have passed through years of development and progress until we have attained our present height in civilization. Has our country, then, in these past years, developed an ideal, an individuality that marks it before the nations of the world? May we speak of an “Americanism”? If we may, what role.does this individ uality play in the great drama of civilization? What is the opinion of other nations about the American ? In what light do others see us ? To answer these questions, we must first realize of what material our nation has been constructed. Up to the time of the Revolution the colonists owed all their progress to England. English ideas were im ported and adapted to new conditions and in a measure new purposes. But with the adoption of the Constitutional government more independ ent ways of thinking became necessary to make the “great Experiment” successful. It was at this time that the truly democratic spirit, which gives to the pride of country a greater force, sprang up. And it was this truly democratic idea that was embodied in the man who was most truly American, Thomas Jeflferson. To enjoy this American democracy millions have cast oft* their na tional allegiance. Our gates have been thrown open to the nations of the earth and throngs of immigrants have entered to enjoy equal rights and liberties. The first great wave of immigration sweeping westward to the Republic began immediately after the battle of Waterloo. Since 1820 25,000,000 Europeans have landed upon our shores. From 1900 to 1908 the immigration increased annually, reaching a total of 6,000,000 foreigners coming to the United States in those eight years. Since 1908 the annual number has somewhat decreased. The dominant element among the immigrants of recent years has been the Italian, Russian, Austrian, Hungarian, Grecian, Armenian and Syrian. Statistics show that there are more Italians in New York than in Rome, while Boston is the leading Irish city of the world. These statistics further show what a large factor in American social problems immigration really is. We quote from a Baccalaureate address by Joaquim Nabuco, former Brazilian Ambassador to the United States.

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“I would classify immigration as the greatest of all contributions of America to civilization. Strange to say, it is this ever-changing ethnical composition that keeps up your individuality, since this consists more than anything else of the spirit breathed on you at your creation. I consider immigration the greatest force in modern civilization, and there is no doubt that it is an American force.” Israel Zwangwill has crystallized this idea in a happy phrase when he compared America to a “melting-pot” in which the metals, precious and base, are melted and fused. “Here shall they all unite to the Republic of Man and the Kingdom of God.” Ah, what is the glory of Rome and Jerusalem where all nations and races come to worship and look back, compared with the glory of America, where all races and nations come to labor and look forward!” Many peculiarities of our national life and character facilitate and accelerate this process of racial amalgamation. Instance how the “Wan derlust” of the American usually seizes the immigrant soon after his arrival, even the farmer not being immune to this national restlessness. For a time the splendors of the West attracted the fortune-hunter; but now migration tends to the South. Very powerfully this restlessness aids in the fusion of the native and alien elements of the population. The constant shifting and mingling of the people tends to shape an American nation destined to show its own characteristics. Another circumstance that furthers the process going on in the great Crucible is the numerical inequality of sexes among the immigrants. The statistics show that 70 per cent, of the immigrants are males. If the man is single, the possibilities.are that he will marry a native-born woman. Usually the man “marries up” in the social scale. For when the supply of women of his own nationality is limited, what can he do but turn elsewhere for a wife? These intermarriages are of the greatest advantage in the process of building a new nation out of many elements. The old racial and national boundaries are thus obliterated, hastening the infusion of the spirit of democracy and independence that pervades everything truly American. For probably the greatest obstacle that impedes this progress is the segregation of foreigners in colonies where they continue to cultivate their national customs and foster their lan guage as much as possible. Professor Buck found in the Czech colony of Chicago 48,000 children who had both parents Bohemian and 799 of mixed marriages. We will not here debate whether the future American will be better or worse tor his mixed origin, but proceed to discover what has already impressed others as typically American. Our country has ever been the resort of European men of letters who have studied our institutions, our customs, ideas and traits. Much ink has been spilled for our benefit by foreigners who often considered it their duty to vent their exasperation on paper. Some have dealt justly with us, as Dickens did, who criticises the evils extant in England as severely as those of the United States.

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As diverse as the critics themselves have been their opinions of us. Each one has found a different trait dominant with us. One traveler is startled at the drunkenness of our women. “Not only does the Ameri can woman drink, but she drinks like FalstafF.” Kipling was indignant because we had pirated his books. He found the first city in which he landed “inhabited by the insane”; our speech, he said, was “a horror,” and everybody was “wolfing” his food. All such petulant criticism we may disregard; but the sober and serious critics must claim our serious attention. An English observer, Mr. James Bryce, expressed his impressions of America in his book entitled “The American Commonwealth.” He found that American social life made possible a naturalness of intercourse that is often absent in European society where snobbery prides itself on the exclusiveness of its friends. This critic’s observations are marked by gentlemanly temper and sympathy. According to him the Americans are a good-natured, kindly, humorous, hopeful, educated, moral, and well-conducted people. Their average of temperance, chas tity, truthfulness, and general probity is somewhat higher than in any of the great nations of Europe, and they are a religious people. Everything among them tends to make the individual independent and self-reliant. Speaking of our cities, however, Mr. Bryce says: “Their monotony haunts one like a nightmare,” and further refers to the “commonness of mind and tone, a want of dignity and elevation in and about the conduct of public affairs, an insensibility to the nobler aspects and finer respon sibilities of national life.” This may be true, but the very fact that American readers still continue to admire the author gives us hope. The greatest critic of America before Mr. Bryce was De Toqueville, who issued a book on “Democracy.” He had already worked on the social problems of Italy and France when he came to America. One of his first impressions of the Americans is that “they are extremely open to compassion, which is shown in their administration of justice.” He considers the existing equality of conditions the fundamental trait of all that came within his observation. Besides these two we have had many distinguished visitors. Dickens travestied our talent for bragging in his “American Notes” and “Martin Chuzzlewit.” It is natural that our national braggadocio should offend a foreigner, although other nations are obsessed with the same weakness though it often appears in another form. One inquirer claims that “the riot of self-flattery culminates in the far West where everything is the sublimest or best in the universe.” The following anecdote will not be out of place here. When some American deep-divers gave a public exhi bition, one of them, before slipping into the water, called out, “We can dive deeper and stay under longer and come up drier than any other divers in the world.” Much improvement has been made in this respect, but let us not forget that the talent requires a great deal of watching. A few of our frailties commonly remarked can be mentioned here. Dickens finds every American with his heels in the air and a newspaper

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in his hands. The hateful chewing of gum is only a relief for our “motor restlessness,” according to the foreigner, as is the use of rockingchairs. Professor Hugo Muensterberg, who, after seven years teaching in Harvard University, published “American Traits” writes thus of the American, “Silent confidence in the honesty of one’s fellow-men controls practical relations here in a way which is not known in cautious Europe, and could not have been developed if that confidence were not justified. Add to it the American’s gracefulness and generosity, his elasticity and his frankness, his cleanliness and his chastity, his humor and his fair ness; consider the vividness of his religious emotion, his interest in religious and metaphysical science,—in short, look around everywhere without prejudice, and you cannot doubt that behind the terrifying mask of the selfish realist breathes the idealist, who is controlled by a belief in ethical values.” In a recent issue of one of our leading monthlies appeared an article on “The American Temperament” by Mr. Alain Locke. This scholar— who, by the way, is a negro and Rhodes scholar at Oxford University— informs us that the American temperament is distinguished by its selfconsciousness, self-esteem, belief in a national will and destiny, and in dividualism. The national character further shows itself as free, acces sible, contagious, evasive, and histrionic as that of the healthy child. Two things, however, arc needful of acquisition for the American temperament: self-analysis and expression. We must become possessed of these two with a little humility without loss of courage or self-respect to become the leaders of the world in the mastery of self-government. EWALD STERZ, ’14.

“WHERE FRANK WAS TEMPERED.” ’Twas a beautiful clear May morning when Jack Woodman with his party, the forerunners of the lumberjacks, left the northern city Mar quette to wind his way into the pine forests to inspect them. The fur ther the party advanced, the fewer homesteads were to be seen. On the third day, from early morning till eleven, they had passed only one log cabin. At times they had to pass through long stretches of marshes, then again fight their way through the wilderness and underbrush of seemingly endless forests. On the fourth day, after seven hours walk, they had to look no short time to find a suitable place for their noonday meal. Scattering, however, one spied an opening in the woods. It was a small clearing, very likely an old Indian camping ground. While the others were gathering material to build a fire, Jack took the two small kettles to fetch water from the nearby rivulet. Here he was surprised to see a body lying on leaves beneath the bush. On inspecting he found a spark of life left in the corpse-like man.

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The “rundown” but well-built young man came to himself after several hours of careful nursing. “What’s your name, old boy?” was Jack’s pressing question. For a long time he seemed to be collecting his thoughts; then whis pered: “Frank Bergen.” Jack was wondering at the neatly bandaged hand, “Run away from some medical college?” He nodded. But on Jack’s further question as to his motive, he was as laconic as any Spartan. They did not attempt to go on, as it was too late. That night Jack shared his large blanket with the newcomer, and they soon became fast friends. Next morning each one shouldering his supply, consisting of a woolen blanket used as a bed, an ax, a large knife and a rifle, they pressed for ward in the pathless pine jungle, in which they did not meet a single person for months. Frank was of great assistance to Jack, doing all his writing and acting as a cook to the party. At the end of October Jack reported to the corporation which had sent him, and gave account of the information he had collected during the summer. The estimate of quantity and quality of the trees in cer tain districts, the best and easiest way to transport the logs to sawmills, had to be clearly presented, so as to make careful and needful prepara tions. Jack was to be superintendent. He picked Frank as his assistant. The two now hired men; mostly all were old lumberjacks. Towards the middle of November the party of about eighty men set out for the pines. Snow and ice had made the swamps passable. The day after they arrived at the camping ground, which had been selected by Jack on his former trip, a village had sprung up like a mushroom. Several long log sheds, each one furnished with two double tiers of bunks running the full length of the cabin, are used as bed - and dining rooms; while an addition is used by the cook for a kitchen. The differ ent officers dwell in separate log huts. Jack shared his with Frank. Of course there is a separate building for the horses. Every morning at four the cook rings the bell to announce breakfast, which is hastily eaten. The stars still shine bright in the clear and cold morning, when the workmen with axes and saws go out into the solemn, quiet woods. Sometimes they have to go through long stretches of deep snow before they reach their destination. Here, till the sun dis appears, they fell the trees, rob them of their branches and saw them into pieces of appropriate size. The cook and his helpers bring the meals to the men, so as not to lose any precious time; for before it starts to thaw in spring, the logs have to be on the bank of the river, that carries them to the sawmill. It’s always dark when the lumberjacks return to their cabins for supper, and the long-drawn howl of the faraway wolf can be heard through the stillness. The appetite—well, the men are as hungry as wolves—the appetite of the men has no measure; and the cook sees to it that all get plenty of grub. Every day soup, some kind of a roast, potatoes, condensed milk,

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coffee, pancakes and syrup, pork and beans, canned fruit and berries. To keep them in good spirits and humor, the cook has to “serve” them, every now and then, with cake and dainties. The deer is easily found that supplies them with meat. Something special is the meat of the bear, which is found in his hollow tree by the lumberjacks. It was hard for Frank to keep up and hold out all day. This getting up early in the morning and coming back late at night, tramping in cold snow and many minor unpleasant things did not agree with him; he was dissatisfied. More than once he wanted to take French leave. These recurring temptations were met by a stronger and greater desire to please Jack. Instinctively Jack seemed to anticipate just such a thing, and he always cheered him up whenever he could; he thought his friend needed it as the forge needs wind to keep the fire a-going. He saw something else was worrying his mind. One night Frank thought the prospect of life seemed cheerless and dreary; he was sick and sorry, felt wretched and lonely. Jack was watching him from his bed. The anguish Frank was enduring was written unmistakably on his face. At times he would get himself bv the throat with both hands; then again he would murmur something intelligible. It looked as if he was deciding which road to choose, but was afraid of that supreme consummation which he devoutly wished. At last he fell in a restless sleep. “Frank,” asked his friend the next morning, “how would you like to drive one of the teams hauling logs to the river?” “Well, I suppose you want me to be an all-around typical backwoods man or lumberjack. So far I have been the doctor. You made a cook of me; and that masterful swing of the axe of yours I think I have ac quired. When do you want me to start?” “This morning; take Tom’s team. You know both of his feet froze yesterday. He can’t stand up now— Ah, but this is fine weather; it’s just forty below outside. And say, Frank, but don’t spread it, I expect several shareholders one of these days.” Frank went out to get the team ready. The sharp report of the branches breaking under the weight of snow could be heard every now and then; the hungry wolves in the neighborhood of the camp were constantly sending out those long-drawn howls. Frank with his men had just got ready to unload their giant load when a horse with a cutter was seen coming down the steep hill like wild. Frank ran across the river, grabbed and caught the reins, never heeding the danger he ran, and stopped the cutter. “What’s the mat ter?” he yelled at the sole occupant. The elderly man pointed to differ ent parts of his body and muttered, “Froze, I believe.” Frank grasped the whole situation at once and knew with whom he was talking. After working over him for some time, he hustled him back into the cutter and drove up to the camp. A week later Frank took him back to the nearest station. Just before entering the coach he handed Frank an envelope. “There’s the doctor bill and also a Christmas present for you. Give Jack the horse and cut-

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ter with my compliments.” The train was off before he could thank him. When he opened that letter at night in the log hut, he could hardly believe his eyes when he saw what was written on the check. He turned it over and over and examind it carfully. Tears came in his eyes when he dimly saw that it meant new life to him. Jack, returning from the forest, stepped into the square room and found him in this mood. “O Jack! Life! I’m going back to school and finish up. Look what I’ve got!” Impossible!” “Is that,—is that “I say, Jack, that horse and cutter is yours.” “Confound that and the old horse. It’s taking you from me.” That night Frank again was restless, but for different reasons. Now he was yearning and longing to be home. As he lay in bis blanket in a dreamy attitude, he began to muse: His college days passed before him. He had lost heavy at betting on races; and his happiness had gone by gambling in secret. Before long he was head over heels in debt. Then one dark night he secretly left. He tramped and begged his way for seven months; got lost in the woods and stood trembling on the brink of the grave—here his friend Jack gave him a helping hand. He rallied, but never reckoned of ever piecing together again a life so shattered. He saw that he had receivd his “knocks and bumps”; that he had been in fire and come out “tempered.” Through this gift the last obstacle was taken away; he was going to conquer now. He pictured in his mind how he should appear before his kind old mother on Christmas morning. Who was happier that morning, he could not tell: whether his mother for having him back again, or he for having his mother and a chance to start afresh in life. But the next morning he awoke with the ambition to fulfill the dream he dreamt. WILLIAM WIETZKE, T3.

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The joyous Christmas time, the glad hour of expectancy, is drawing near. Into the household music steals the tone of a hushed and hidden glee. Young and old are preparing to celebrate the great festival of Christianity in a fit manner. They are pervaded with the Christmas spirit. This spirit is the spirit of thankfulness. It finds its way into the heart of every true Christian, who realizes that God gave him a most precious and valuable present in his Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior. Hun dreds of years ago in a humble manger at Bethlehem we find the shep herds kneeling in prayer to the promised Messiah who had come for the salvation of mankind through the infinite love and grace of our Father. The Christmas spirit had entered their hearts and manifested itself in their prayer of thanks to their Creator for the fulfilling of His promise to Israel. Yes, the angels, who on that first Christmas Eve soared on high, filling the still air with peals of that grand and glorious hymn of thanksgiving, “Glory to God on high, peace on earth and good will toward men/’ are filled with the spirit of Christmas. All true Chris-

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tians, and only these, can possess the true Christmas spirit, because only they can value the present of God to mankind, a present so precious and dear that worlds could not buy it. Let us, therefore, lift up our hearts in prayer to God and beseech him to give us the genuine Christmas spirit that we may celebrate the com ing great church holiday, Christmas, not in a conventional way, but as becomes a follower of Christ. Only then will these words have any meaning for you and, as we sincerely hope, verify themselves: EJr totalf gnu a

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THE USE OF NOTE-BOOKS. There is perhaps nothing more annoying to readers and students than the fact that they forget so much of what they read and learn. Poems once known by heart arc gradually forgotten; many dates and names learned in history pass away; titles and characters of books and dramas once read very often fade from the mind. It is natural that we forget a great deal. A large part of our knowledge is to be considered as intel lectual exercise. How can a student or reader, however, strengthen and aid his memory to retain much of what he studies and reads. The use of memorandum or note-books will give him very.much assistance. Taking or keeping notes requires a certain system and method. Notes referring to the same subject must be put together, so that they can readily be found. If this is not done, much valuable time is spent look ing for them. “Note-books,” says a writer, “are to literary men what books of account are to business men, and are practically useful only if they are kept systematically and with unity of purpose.” In taking notes many people are at first rather too ambitious. Every article of interest, whether it is likely to have any future value and usefulness, or not, is recorded. Naturally a person taking notes in this manner finds it inconvenient after a short time to hunt up note-book, pen, and ink, every time he takes a volume in his hand, and so'he gradually' lessens the number of entries; thus the book soon becomes an unserviceable chronicle of a few straggling facts.' It becomes a weight and an encum brance upon the reading habit, rather than a helper to it. In keeping notes, therefore, we must have system and method. A note-book is not a receptacle for odds and ends. The notes must be succinct and to the point. Notes kept in such manner will always be useful and valuable. W. S. !

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How many of us have not felt the truth of these words by crucially having tested them with our own sad experience. Many, no doubt, have experienced the following. You lend your friend whatever he may ask for, be it a trifle or not. It slips your mind for the nonce, and when you again think of it and remind your friend of the loan, he cannot re call it to his memory. Not wilfully or intentionally has he forgotten it, no, that is by no means to be implied, but he simply cannot remember of ever having borrowed from you. If it is but a paltry affair, you may let the matter drop, but a second time it is more difficult to forget and the end is that a difference arises between you and your friend. In like manner you may give your friend a loan, and when you come to collect he firmly asserts that the debt has been paid this long time, yes, often he can even mention the place and day. Are you in the wrong or is he? This is often hard to decide. Though neither of you wish to wrong the other, still both are so sure of being in the right that either would take an oath on it. The above happens most often when money is in question, but just as easily when some other thing was lent and the borrower no longer has the “something” in his possession nor can account for it unless it was returned. The result of such a case is usu ally that the friendship cools and soon you find yourself minus your friend plus the loan, or if you are in the wrong, what may just as well be the case, you love your friend alone, but this through your own fault, though he sowed the first seeds of the quarrel with borrowing. If one or the other feels greatly hurt, he may tell his other friends of the affair, who again tell it on until you would not recognize your own grievance; for what story is not damaged and soiled in traveling,—and in this way one of you may be placed in a false light. Even if there is no dispute as to the transaction, your friend resents being admonished to pay. It looks as though he was lacking in in tegrity. At times your man—let’s not call him friend—seizes upon your admonition as just ground to treat you coldly, to sever connections with you and not to pay the loan. Thus you lose both friend and loan. Let us again look at Shakespeare’s quotation: Borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry. If in debt to any extent, it is no simple thing to free yourself. You may receive money, but this is at once swallowed up by the creditors and you are forced to borrow anew or otherwise let the old account stand. You go deeper and deeper into the mire without a chance to pull yourself out or get ahead; all you can do is to go back wards. Your whole energy is used up in providing for means with which to meet the “coming dues” and. you are often even compelled to “borrow from Peter to pay Paul.” These evils become aggravated when

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borrowing from professional money-lenders and refer more to those hav ing large financial dealings than to a student, but what holds true for those making large debts holds true for the college student only on a smaller scale. To be free from all risks pay as you go along; stay within your means and then do not spend your money before you have it; do not borrow anything, though it be not money, unless it be abso lutely necessary for you to do so. Indeed “circumstances alter cases/’ but the “altered cases” are fewer than you expected. L. K.

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The origin of the Vesuvius Club dates back about five years ago, when a small number of smokers occasionally assembled in an empty room of the basement to spend a leisure hour with smoking and joshing, some standing and others sitting on boxes. The next year the club grew a little. Regular meetings were held every Saturday evening. Some lumber was secured, and a few benches were roughly constructed. The following year some better furniture was provided for. Not until last year did any one take enough interest in the club to put the appearance of the room into a little better condition. At the beginning of the year some of the older members proposed that the club should be entirely reorganized and reconstituted. It was unanimously accepted at the first meeting, and at once steps were taken towards reorganization. The club is now exclusively made up of honorary members, only such being accepted as members who prove themselves gentlemen in every respect. Strict rules of etiquette are set for the club. Any transgressor is subject to a black mark and a fine of twenty-five cents. Any one re ceiving three black marks will be dropped from the list. The room which formerly served as a place where everybody disposed of his rudeness and ill conduct is now the private room of the club, and has practically been converted into a parlor, even a piano finding a place in the club room. The regular meetings are' still held every Saturday evening at six o’clock, the first being held on Saturday, Nov. 25. This meeting served also as the opening. While the band played the presi dent unlocked the door, whereupon the club marched in. This was fol lowed by another selection by the band, and an address by the president, and other recitals and extemporaneous speeches. This meeting plainly showed the purpose of the club: “delectation of its members and the creating of good fellowship.” The officers are: President, A. Tacke; Vice President,' William Hartwig; Secretary, W. Keibel; Treasurer, W. Hillmer; Sergeant-at-Arms, Gust. Fischer; Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, Arnold Koelpin. Standing Committee: Fred Wurl, chairman; Paul Froehlke, John Masch, Gust Fischer.

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* THE LUTHER FESTIVAL. The 10th of November, the birthday anniversary of the great reformer and savior of the true Christian faith, Dr. Martin Luther, is the first holiday in the school-year. This day is always celebrated by us. At this celebration the Rev. Gausewitz of Milwaukee delivered a highly in structive and very interesting speech, which may be found in this issue of the Black and Red under the Alumni Column.

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It will be remembered that on Aug. 21 Leonardo da Vinci’s worldfamous painting of Mona Lisa, “La Gioconda,” the French call it, was stolen from the Louvre in Paris. The thief spent Sunday night, Aug. 20, hidden in a corridor of the Louvre. Early Monday morning he re moved “La Gioconda” from its place in the Salon Carre. Taking the canvas from its frame, the thief rolled it up and disguised as a custodian daringly asked a plumber of the Louvre to open a side door for him, through which he gained the street with his priceless burden. Twentyfour hours passed before the theft was noticed. Large sums ranging from ten thousand to two hundred thousand dol lars have been offered for the return of the painting. The latter amount is offered, “in place of punishment, to the thief so kind as to return, ‘no question asked,’ the treasure which was a landmark of art.” No clues have been found by which the lost picture may be found, but by the researches the gross neglect and disorder in the Louvre has been disclosed. Canvases of great value, painted by masters, have been found in the garret lying among more recent paintings of less worth. Valu able works are also missing. Men from photographer firms have been allowed freely to take precious paintings from their places to other parts of the Louvre to be photographed without any surveillance. It has also been ascertained that on the day the picture was stolen no custodian appeared in the Salon Carre for seven hours. “La Gioconda” is the portrait of Mona (Madonna) Lisa (living 14751507), third wife of a wealthy Neapolitan nobleman, Sig. Francesco del Gioconda, whence the name given the picture. Mona Lisa loved Leo nardo da Vinci, and da Vinci, when asked by Ser Francesco to paint his wife’s portrait, bewitched by her “charming and peculiar smile, de voted himself and all resources of his art to the reproduction of the smile on the canvas, but after four years’ work the picture was not ac cepted by Ser Francesco; for he was displeased with the “peculiar sug gestiveness of the smile.” In 1659 La Gioconda was placed in the Petite Galerie du Roy by Louis XIV. In 1800 Napoleon I.fell, like his prede cessors, under the “charm of the captivating smile” and by his command the picture was placed in his own private apartment. After his down fall Mona Lisa was brought to the Louvre, where it remained until 1870, when it was with other masterpieces concealed in Brest at the out break of the Franco-German war. In 1871 it was again transferred to the Louvre and remained there in the Salon Carre until the theft.

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THE DEFEAT OF RECIPROCITY.

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The overthrow of the Liberal Government in Canada, though affecting the United States most by its defeating Reciprocity, is more notable to the Canadians for the change of government from the Liberals to the Conservatives. Sir Wilfred Laurier of the Liberals met defeat after being Premier for fifteen years at the hands of Mr. Borden. Sir Wil fred’s name has not been stained in any way, and his election in 1908 showed him to be as strong in the affections of the people as when he first took office, but he was, nevertheless, defeated and by what he con sidered a progressive step, Reciprocity. The Liberals had set their whole platform on Reciprocity, expecting this to win the election for them, only to sec the opposite take place. Practically every administration has asked for Reciprocity only to be repulsed by the United States. When the boon was finally offered it was natural that it should be expected that the measure would be re ceived with joy, but it was not. The main reasons for the defeat are most likely these: “Big Interests,” the anti-American feeling, fanned to a flame by the opposition, and the honest doubt of many that Reciprocity would be a benefit to Canada. The ‘‘Big Interests” in Canada are represented by a group of mag nates that use political parties instead of belonging to them. Directors of banks, of insurance companies, and of the great daily and financial newspapers can be found in Parliament and several in the Senate of Canada. They control eight hundred and forty millions of the people’s savings deposited in chartered banks and thereby influence every busi ness man who uses bank credit. They control the income of the large insurance and trust companies and also public opinion so far as it is reflected in the great daily papers. The anti-American feeling is greater than was thought, and especially in Ontario there is a deep-seated distrust and dislike for Americans. The people of Canada are most loyal to their mother country. To have President Taft urge that Reciprocity would check trade with the Empire and divert it to the United States, and to have Mr. Clark suggest annexa tion, aroused defiance. Both parties in Canada were offended. To say the least, Americans gave the cue to the anti-American campaign waged against Reciprocity. There was also a weak side to the agreement which Conservatives were not slow to seize upon. Canada was prospering as it had never done before, and it was hard to believe that Reciprocity could increase this prosperity, but there was a chance that it might check it. “Leave well enough alone,” the Conservatives said, and many voters followed their advice. Whatever the causes of the defeat of Reciprocity are,—and many more are given,—the question is settled in Canada for years to come. It will be years before the Western Provinces, which are the most

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anxious for freer trade, will be strong enough to force the issue. The Conservatives cannot be expected to make a move in that direction; for they have won their laurels on an anti-Reciprocity platform and while Canada continues to prosper through its own resources the need for Reciprocity will not be greater than it was before this election.

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ATHLETSCS FOOTBALL. Wayland, 6; Northwestern II., 0. On the same day our regulars played against Carroll, our second team had a hard struggle with the strong and fast Wayland Academy. Al though our team was outweighed by far, they, nevertheless, fought a good battle against their opponents. Frequently our boys held Wayland on downs, which was especially due to the stonewall line of our second team. In tackling our boys outplayed their opponents to a great extent; Lutzke, Rosin, A. and O. Kehrberg deserve special credit. In order that Wayland might leave on the afternoon train, the game was called at 12:30. Winning the toss, Wayland chose the south side of the field in advantage of the wind; second team kicked off. In the first few downs it seemed as if the visitors would sweep our boys right across the gridiron. Things changed, however, in a short while, when our sturdy seconds held their opponents on third down. Now a see sawing process ensued, which lasted for the whole first quarter, frequent fumbles occurring on both sides. At the end of the first quarter Wayland had pushed up to our fifteen yard line. During the second quarter the visitors made their scores. Within a few minutes of play, they put a drop kick over the cross-bar from the twenty yard line. Again second team kicked off, but Wayland succeeded once more in reaching our fif teen yard mark. As they were held for downs, another drop kick was successfully undertaken. The second half was played in a pouring rain, and left stellar playing out of question. Once more the visitors tried to score by the drop-kick route, but failed to succeed. The line-up: Northwestern II. Wayland. Oellerick, Dierssen Westendorf, Manteufel L. E South...................... .............................. Ruege L. T Claflin.................... ... Koelpin, Schmechel L. G Shepard................... ................... J. Pamperin C Schnessler............. ..........R. G.................... Pluedemann, W. Huth Murphy................. A. Kehrberg, Pluedemann R. T Brink....................... ...........Rosin, A. Kehrberg R. E ...................................... Kobs Dierssen, Briggs . Q.B .................................. Lutzke Bunge.................... L. H Haydon.................. .................... O. Kehrberg. R. H ......................... W. Pankow Coffey..................... F. B Referee—Jennings. Umpire—Manning. Field Judge—Paul Bergmann. Time of quarters—Ten minutes.

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Northwestern, 0; Carroll, 0. On a flooded field with intermittent but torrential rainfalls Northwest ern’s regulars fought a hard battle against Carroll’s eleven on Nov. 11. Although the team never played in a heavy shower before, either in practice or regular game, all the players went into the game with such vim and spirit that it certainly must have put the otherwise very enThe Owls had proceeded straight to Smith’s Gulch, at which there standing on the side-line, might cause bad results, to shame. Several of the members of our squad were surprised at the question whether they enjoyed the bath during the game, because a number of them even failed to notice the rain while at play, and asked surprisingly in return: “Did it rain during the whole game.” Spectators on the side-line cer tainly knew whether it did or not. Throughout the whole battle our team worked like one man. The frequent fumbles that were made by both teams, were chiefly due to the slippery ball and slippery field. Both on the offense as well as on the defense our men outplayed their oppo nents : the only play that worked for the visitors several times effectively was their wing shift play. At the scheduled time, 2:30, the game was started. Carroll, winning the toss, chose the south side of the field, which was favored by the wind. Captain Wictzkc opened the play by kicking the pigskin to Carroll’s ten yard line, which they returned but a short distance. After two downs Carroll was forced to punt, thereby returning the ball to Northwestern. Our team made their downs several times, and were slowly marching to the visitors’ goal, but then, unfortunately, the ball was fumbled, putting the oval into the opponents’ possession. During the remainder of the first quarter neither goal was in danger, leaving the ball, when time was called, on our twenty-five yard line in Carroll’s hands. In the second quarter the visitors started the game, but were held on downs, thereby passing the ball over to our side. Now Captain Wietzke’s men worked their way down the gridiron to the opponents’ twenty yard line. As time was nearly up, Wietzke tried a place kick, which fell short but by a slight margin. During the second half a punting duel ensued, in which our captain outpunted his opponent by far. A pnut by Carroll during this period was beautifully blocked by our old veteran and backbone of the team, Tacke. Again in the last quarter our team reached Carroll’s three yard line. Since plunges in a struggle like that were too dangerous with a slippery ball to risk, another place kick was tried, but was blocked. When final time was called, the ball was in the center of the field. The line-up: Northwestern. Carroll. ...Bruns, Rosin Orr.... L. E ................. Tacke Guilpin L. T ................. Haase Laing. L. G \ ».

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punting process was again pursued, until the visitors reached our twenty yard line, when plunges were attempted. Only a half a minute time to play, the ball in Normals’ hands, and only half a‘yard to gain on third down, our plucky men braced up like a stone wall and held them to an inch, passing the ball to our side. Faster than most ordinary human beings can put their mind in action, our captain with the co-operation of our quick-minded left end, Bruns, noticed their chance of “slipping one over” to the wise teachers. Before the wise sages had time to realize what happened, they observed the oval sailing through the air over their heads, and our fast sprinter running nearly at the same pace, and alto gether out of their reach, save their safety, whom he easily dodged, saw their victory doomed. As soon as Bruns had placed the ball behind the goal posts, time was up, making the score 5 to 0 in our favor. The line-up: Oshkosh Normal. Northwestern. Krippene................ L. E .............................. Bruns Dunn....................... L. T ............................. ->Tacke Fellner, Porlier ............................... Haase L. G Seward.............. C ................................. Vogl Weber.............. ...............................Parsch R. G Simpson........... .......................... Hartwig R. T Wolf (capt.)... ............................... Quehl R. E Callies, Flaningan......................... Q. B............ ...........(Capt.) Wietzke Good, Sipp.... ..............Marohn, Rosin L. H........... Polier, Simpson ................Hugo Pankow R. H........... Machia............ ....................... Schweppe F. B............ In the evening of the same day the .members of the football team were given a “smoker” at the college refectory by their coach and manager, M. Sprengling. Eighteen members were present, and all will doubtless look back upon that evening as one of the most enjoyable and agreeable ever spent at Watertown. Walter Pankow was elected toastmaster for the evening, and he per formed his duties in such a way that won the admiration of all those present. He assigned proper subjects to the various members and all responded in a noble manner. Coach Sprengling gave a short resume of the season just closed. He pictured how at the beginning things looked rather gloomy, how they gradually brightened, and how the sea son was closed in a blaze of glory. Captain Wietzke spoke on the work of the individual members of the team. He complimented them on their “grit” when fighting against great odds and on their conduct and will ingness to work during the season. • He also stated that the prospects for a winning team next year are very bright, as only .five of this year’s squad will leave, and because there is an abundance of good material among the “subs” and the second team. After all had responded to the subjects assigned to them the evening was spent in singing and story telling. Wietzke was elected captain for the coming year and all who have seen the team play under his leader-

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ship, are confident that Northwestern will be well represented on the gridiron next fall. The members leaving the team are: Tacke, Bruns, Iiaase, Schweppe Walter Pankow, Bruns, The members present were: and Masch. Haase, Schweppe, Tacke, Vogl, Parsch, Hartwig, Quehl, Wietzke, Marohn, Hugo Pankow, Masch, Henkel, O. Kehrberg, Hillmer, Rosin and Ruege.

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passing and, until an injury to his ankle weakened him, was the best line plunger we had. Masch and Henkel, who opened the season at half, both of them willing and hard workers, were both unfortunate in striking a slumping season. Marohn early took Henkel’s place, and by his great showing against St. John’s, won for himself a place in the root ers’ fancy, which he maintained to the end of the season. Pankow, who finished the season at right half, proved a heady man under adverse cir cumstances and an adept at intercepting forward passes. Of the subs, O. Kehrberg, whose long frame should fill out a bit within a year; Rosin, who was hard to keep off the first team at all times, and Hillmer, whose speed makes him a valuable man, should be heard from next season. Ruege, a hard worker, kept off the regular line-up only by extraordinary material in the center trio, deserves honorable mention. In closing we must not forget the second team, who after a strenuous season in the interest of the first team, kept the strong Wayland Acad emy down to a score of 6-0, their line being uncrossed—and who bid fair to furnish good material for Capt. Wietzke’s bunch next year.

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the exchange column are good. On the whole the Trinitonian is a wellbalanced paper. 'A few cuts would add to the attractiveness of the paper. In the November number of the Lesbian Herald (Frederick, Mary land) is a good article on “Wordsworth, Poet of Waters.” It shows that the writer appreciates good poetry. “The Artist’s Picture” holds one’s attention up to the very end. It has the interest of a detective story. Likewise the next story, “Whitler the Fates Lead.” “A Picture of Inns and the Method of Travel in the Middle Ages” is written in such an interesting style that the reader actually believes himself pres ent at that time. Why not have a few cuts scattered throughout the paper? The editorials, though few in number, are good. There is one department that is worthy of mention and is in fact unique,—that is “Book Reviews.” In this department a book is reviewed each month. In the November number of the Columbiad (Portland, Oregon) is an interesting article on “The Lyrics of Moore.” “The Outcast” is an excellent football story. The editorial “Tales of Examinations” is short and to the point. Why not keep all the stories together instead of scat tering them here and there? Although on the whole it is a good paper, yet the Columbiad could be improved upon by the addition of a few cuts and an exchange column. By means of an exchange column college papers get in closer touch with one another and there’s always a means afforded by criticism to better the papers.

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—Hemo in deep study one day discovered that a Greek was made a captive together with his sister’s wife. —Prof.: What is the origin of the hen? (meaning when it originated). Schuft III: The egg. —Prof.: Will you tell me something about the land of England? Schm-: All the land belongs to the country, and-----—Sextaner to Keibel: Are there any instruments open in your string band ? —Heard in the logic hour: Ein Tisch ist eine Flaeche, die auf Beinen stelit. —K. (when his bow breaks during orchestra practice) : Who has another bow with him? Miss K-l: I have an extra bow. Then she wondered why so many thought that was funny. —Quehl to his friend as they pass a certain person on the street: Did you see me freeze her? A boy—a girl—and then a date— An evening out till very late— Morning after—empty pate— And then a zero sure as fate.—Ex. —Foolish B-r-r-tae-: Say, B--z, did you ever see a kangarooster? A Freshman stood on the burning deck, And as far as he could learn, He stood in perfect safety, For he was too green to burn.—Ex.

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THE EMPRESS JOSEPHINE. Of that page in the book of human destinies in which it was writ ten that a creole girl of the island of Martinique was destined to become the consort of the greatest and mightiest potentate of modern Europe, the contents might well have been deemed impervious to the most ardent pretenders to the science of futurity; and yet it stands on record that, by an old Irish fortune teller, consulted by Josephine Tascher de la Pagerie the outlines of her future history and coming greatness were distinctly foreshadowed. The prophecy oi the sorceress, upon the inspection of Josephine’s hand, was uttered in these remarkable terms: ‘‘You love a creole by whom you are loved in return; but you will not marry him. Your star indicates two alliances. The first of your hus bands will inhabit Europe, although born in Martinique. He will wear the sword and enjoy a brief period of happiness. Unfortunate differences will separate you, and becoming involved in mighty troubles which await the kingdom of France, he will meet with a tragical death. Your second husband will be very dark, of European origin and in the end very unfortunate, although he is destined to become famous. You will then be-

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come a great lady, and be raised to sovereign power. The country in which these things shall come to pass forms part of the Celtic Gaul. Upon first quitting your native shores, you will witness portents that may be regarded as forerunners of your wonderful destiny.” Between a young colonist and herself, a childish attachment had ripened into mutual love and things tended towards a happy union. The unexpected death of Josephine’s oldest sister completely altered her father’s wishes in her regard, and she found herself compelled to re nounce the object of her first affections and accept for a suitor the Viscount de Beauharnais. Upon her embarkation for Europe, a series of curious atmospheric phenomena attracted the attention of the ship’s crew; meteors gleamed in the air and around the masts of the vessel flashes of those phosphorus flames known by the name of St. Elmo’s fire unceasingly played like so many diadems. The omen was at once acknowledged by the captain as having reference to Josephine and to the prophecy of the soothsayer, with which it seems he had been ac quainted. Shortly after her arrival in France, she was placed for a time in the Abbaye de Panthemont, one of the oldest religious establishments of old France. At the age of sixteen she became the wife of M. de Beauharnais. To this gentleman she bore two children: Eugene, who afterwards married the daughter of the King of Bavaria, and Hortense, who became the wife of Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland. A jealousy without cause sprung up between Josephine and her husband, which led to a separation. During the tumult of the French Revolution, M. de Beauharnais girded a sword of state, as President of the National Assem bly, which office he held at the period of Louis XVI’s flight to Varennes, and after the death of that monarch he became in turn a victim of that Reign of Terror and perished on the scaffold. So far the prophecies of the fortune-teller had proved correct, and Josephine learned from the course of events to look upon them as oracles of truth. After the death of M. de Beauharnais, good fortune, however, seemed to have little in store for her. All the elements of social life were in disorder, and she was left in a state of destitution and forgottenness. But from the ranks of the people, and from an island if not so remote, still as insignificant on the map of the world as her own, the man was soon to arise who was to still the tempest of anarchy and complete the cycle of Josephine's destiny. Pier first meeting with Napoleon is best given in her own words: “One day, as I sat at Madame de Chateau Renaud’s window, looking at some violets, the famous Bonaparte was announced. The sound of his name sent a thrill through me for which I could not account, and I trembled as he approached me. At length I ventured to gaze upon the man who had just gained so easy a victory over the Parisians. All present looked at him in silence. I was the first to accost him. ‘Citizen General,’ I said, ‘it seems to me that you must have felt very loath to create such consternation in the capital. Had you reflected for a moment upon the fearful task you have just achieved, you might well shudder at the consequence it involves.’ ‘Possibly,’ he

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replied; ‘but what would you have, madam? Soldiers are automatons, they know but to obey. I spared the sections; my cannons were mostly loaded with powder only. I had a mind to give Parisians a slight lesson; and besides, c’est mon cachet que j’ai mis sur la France, (It is my seal that I have put on France.) A few days after the interview the Director Barras told Josephine that he had a very advantageous match in view for her, she was to marry Bonaparte, to whom he was about to give the command-in-chief of the army, and intrust the conquest of Italy. Josephine was opposed to this abrupt proposition; but at that epoch courtships, like all other measures, were carried by main force, and Josephine became the wife of Napoleon on the eve of his departure for the campaign of Italy. He felt that to her influence he was mainly indebted for his appointment to a post which opened to his aspiring hopes a field of conquest and distinc tion, and took leave of her with every manifestation of gratitude. “I owe you much, Josephine," he exclaimed, “but I shall either forfeit my head, or return a greater man than they dream of.” After the brilliant victory of the bridge of Lodi, Josephine was sum moned to join her husband, and was received in Italy with every kind of homage and adulation. During the remainder of the Transalpine cam paign she followed, and often shared the dangers of Napoleon. In vain he remonstrated with her on the uselessness of her self-exposure to peril; and to sicken her of military life, would often take her to the front batteries, where the noise was stunning, and bullets fell at times at her very feet. When the general traversed the country on horseback, or ascended heights to reconnoitre the enemy’s position, Madame Bona parte, who was unaccustomed to so rough a style of traveling, came to a full stop and met with repeated falls. Upon such occasions Bonaparte would burst into loud fits of laughter, and exclaim, “Courage, Madame, it is the fortune of war; laurels arc not to be won by sleeping on down.” One day. having taken her to a more advanced post than usual, a shell happened to burst close beside her, and wounded several individuals. Josephine uttered a piercing scream, and withdrawing her hand from Bonaparte, who was supporting her, would have taken flight, but he forcibly restrained her, saving, in a grave voice, “You will never be a Jeanette Hackett, you are afraid of a ball.” “If it had been in defense of our own homes,” she replied, “I would doubtless imitate the example of the sister of Clisson, who waged battle with the English; but you are only worrying a peaceful population for the sake of magnifying your own glory.” Josephine was so deeply affected on beholding the blood flowing from the wounds of those who had fallen that she nearly fainted and gazed imploringly at Bonaparte, who consigned her to the care of her attend ants and exclaimed with an oath that henceforth no woman should come within twenty leagues of the headquarters of the army. Of a. temper unceasingly and unreasonably jealous, Napoleon, although loving and esteeming Josephine, contributed little to her happiness during the period

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that elapsed between his return from Italy and departure for Egypt. To mere levities, natural and pardonable enough in a young woman, both beautiful and universally admired, he chose to attach a criminality which his own cooler judgment completely disallowed. During the eighteen months of Bonaparte’s campaign in Egypt she went to Malmaison, a property which she had recently acquired, and there in the society of a few select friends, led a life of calm retirement, only dis turbed by anxiety for Bonaparte’s safety. lie returned from the land of the Pyramids with a mind jaundiced against his wife; but hearing from Madame de Chateau Renaud of the fidelity with which Josephine had cherished his honor and served his interests during a period when active enemies had been eager to profit by his absence to insinuate accusations against him, and undermine his authority, he at once re stored to her his entire confidence. It was at Josephine’s suggestion that the remains of the great Turenne were removed from St. Denis, where they had escaped profanation, and interred at the Invalides with military honors. More than a thousand captured flags adorned the catafalque of the departed hero. Had Napoleon listened to the remonstrances of Josephine, his memory would not have been marred by the foul murder of the Due de Enghien. Josephine would have gladly exercised her influence in favor of the ban ished Bourbon dynasty, and tried to induce Napoleon to act the part of a second General Monk, but his uncontrollable ambition, and perhaps the force of events drove him to pursue a far different course. The imperial crown of France, so long the object of his aspirings, was within his reach, and when the glittering diadem was placed upon his own and the brows of his wife by the trembling hand of the Roman Pontiff, no circumstance seemed wanting to place them among the potentates of the earth. Josephine had reached the height of her predicted destinies, and presided over her court with all the grace and dignity that might have been looked for in one born a princess. But amidst the pomp and splendor of her highest station, her heart 'sighed for the endearments of a domestic home, and gladly would she have exchanged her position for that of freedom and retirement she so loved at La Malmaison. It was ' remarked with general admiration that she adapted herself with the most delicate nicety to the various audiences she was called upon to grant, maintaining on such occasions the finest and most fascinating manners. She always expressed herself in elegant, yet at the same time appropriate terms, and people were surprised at the ease and facility with which she addressed every person admitted to her presence, saying to each something precisely fitting to the occasion. ERNST OUEHL, T3.

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I. Any attentive follower of the agricultural interests in this and other countries will note that in the last decade the agricultural resources have received a remarkable development, especially in this country. About two score years ago progress in agriculture was made with petty steps; since the last ten years it is made with enormous strides. The land, in most parts of the country, had doubled in value and in some places even more than doubled; the prices of farm products have con siderably increased. In general, the farmer—in many cases povertystricken at one time in his career—has risen to prosperity, and where formerly we found the discontented and unsatisfied farmer, we now find the farmer developing into a class of people of whom we may truly say, “They have reason to be content and satisfied.” In searching for the cause of this rapid progress and development, we may say without hesi tation that it is due, either directly or indirectly, to the farmers’ move ment and the different institutions which resulted therefrom. We attribute this remarkable progress to the farmers’ movement. It is, however, not a result that was easily accomplished, but is a victory that perseverance through long and trying years has brought. The failures and mistakes made in the farmers’ movement have been the teachers that have taught the farmer to follow the road along which he is now advancing. The Farmers’ Movement (the general name for a farmers’ unrest be tween 1866 and 1896) was started in the 60's. In those days the “Labor Movement” was attracting great attention. The wage earners began more and more to feel the drudgery in which they were laboring and formed unions to wrest advantage from the employer by protective and militant measures. The farmer also saw that his time had come and in 1866 an order known as the “Patrons of Husbandry” was formed. The Patrons of Husbandry, commonly also called the “Grangers,” was a secret order whose object was to elevate the social environment and combat the economic backwardness of farm life. This new order grew remarkably during the first decade of its existence. It reached its greatest height in influence and importance in 1874, its membership at that time being reported at 800,000. After 1874, however, it soon began to decline. Among the causes of its growth are a high tariff, excessive or discriminative railway freight-rates, and other political grievances, together with agricultural troubles like the fall of wheat prices and- the increase of mortgages. The condition of the farmer seemed desperate. The original objects of the Grange were primarily education; but these interests were soon overborne by an anti-middleman, co-operative movement within the order. Grange agents bought everything, from farm machinery to household articles; hundreds of grain elevators and cotton and tobacco warehouses were bought; even steamboat lines were operated; mutual insurance companies were formed and joint-stock stores.

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Not even was co-operation limited to distributive processes; cropreports were circulated, co-operative dairies multiplied, flour mills were operated, and even patents were purchased in order that the Grange might manufacture farm machinery. The outcome in some states was ruin, so that the name “Grange" became a by-word of reproach. Such was the situation in 1875, the year after the greatest political importance of the order. After the year 1875 the Grange was more or less disorganized. There were constant quarrels in the order and the National Grange lost control of the state Granges. In fact, the Grange proved a total failure and was practically wiped out of existence. The Grange period is, however, only one of the three periods in the Farmers’ Movement. In 1889 practically the same movement was resumed, with some modifications, however. In this period it was crys tallized in the “Alliance,” a farmers’ association incorporated under the name, “National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union.” This new organization embraced several originally independent organizations, but was largely confined to the South ; like the Grange, it was a secret order. Besides the National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union there were five smaller organizations of note, which were not directly connected with the “Union,” but were operated on the same principles. The Alli ance movement reached its greatest power about 1890 when the “Na tional Union,” together with the few smaller unions and its branches, counted almost 4,000,000 members. As with the Grange, so in the ends and declarations of the Alliance movement, recommendations of concrete remedial legislation for agricul tural ills were mingled with pronouncements of principles of vaguely radical tendencies. In the principles advocated about 1890 the Alliance demanded the abolition of national banks, the free coinage of silver, a “sufficient” issue of government paper money, tariff revision and a secret ballot; only less commonly demanded were an income tax and taxation of evidence of debt. Almost directly connected with the Alliance period is the third period of the Fanners’ Movement known as the “Peoples,” or more generally as the “Populist Party.” It had its beginning in Kansas in 1890 and reached its national organization in 1892. This party emphasized free silver; the income tax; an eight-hour day; federal reclamation of land grants; government ownership of railroads, telephones, and telegraphs; the popular election of federal senators; and the initiative and refer endum. It is evident that under such conditions, with such demands, together with a certain looseness which existed in the organizations, success was well-nigh impossible. Consequently, in 1896, the inevitable failure of the Populist Party as well as of the Alliance was already evident and remarked. The passing of these two organizations marks also the end ui the Farmers’ Movement as we understand it here. The Farmers’ Movement has been much misunderstood, abused, and

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ridiculed; but it has accomplished a vast amount of good. The move ment—and especially the Grange, as in the most important points the later movements only followed where it had led—contributed the initial impulse and prepared the way for the foundation of local rural libraries, farmers’ institutes, and rural free mail delivery; furthermore, it led the way in agricultural exhibits; in the encouragement and increased utili zation of the work of agricultural colleges; it gave support to the un paralleled development of the United States Department of Agriculture, —in short, it exercised an extraordinary influence toward lessening rural isolation and increasing the farmers’ opportunities.

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That the Farmers’ Movement has called in existence the present high state of development in agriculture is beyond doubt; for is it not through the effort of the Grange that we have a Department of Agriculture, which is doing inestimable service in advancing the great industry of agriculture along rational and scientific lines? Is it not through the efforts of the Grange and its successors that we have the present rural free delivery system, which brings to the farmer the literature of prac tical and scientific methods of farming? Is it not through the effort of the Grange that we now have rural libraries, farmers’ institutes and the like? Without all these conveniences—we might almost call them ne cessities—and numerous others which could be mentioned in this con nection, what would be the stage of development at which agriculture could have arrived in this country? To derive full benefits from such institutions—in the first place even to have them—the farmers in general must be prosperous. Along that way, too,—the way to prosperity—we may trace the footprints of the Farmers’ Movement. That is, the movement has created, or rather is creating successful co-operation and organization among the farmers, the two together being unquestionably the greatest factors in leading the farmer to prosperity. Co-operation of the present, however, is so-tospeak only transplanting the ideas of the early periods of the Farmers Movement. But we note, nevertheless, a striking difference, Jn that the failures of the Farmers’ Movement have taught the present farmer successful co-operation where formerly it was a total failure. The downfall and failure of co-operations in the Farmers Movement is commonly attributed to the corporations’ incursions into politics, whereby they were in many cases led into claiming and demanding rights where they had no rights to claim. While the present co-operators do not mix business with politics the co-operator of the past was constantly dabbling in politics and thereby neglecting and forgetting the prime achievable object of his co-operation, which is the immediate realization of the greatest possible advantage in the markets of the world by turning the market to his own advantage. Secretary Wilson says, “When the consumer pa}'S a dollar for an

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article of food, the farmer gets 50 cents and the other 50 cents disappear somewhere between the farmer and the consumer/’ Hence the main object of the co-operator of today is to remedy just this evil—to elimi nate the middleman. The farmer is to do his own buying and even more—his own selling, this putting the “disappearing” 50 cents into the purse where they belong, that is the farmers’ own. It is exactly on these principles that practically all the successful co-operations like the “California Fruit Growers’ Exchange,” “The Walnut Growers’ Associa tion,” and others are operated. While the present farmers’ organizations seek to avoid politics we note, however, that of late certain conditions are tending again to lead the farmer into politics. Examples for this we had occasion to observe in the instance of the recent Reciprocity Bill. Our American farmer saw that reciprocity was to his disadvantage and consequently for his own good he was forced to oppose it—hence getting into politics. Similar occasions may arise in the future—especially as the tariff issue is again to the fore—upon which the farmer may not find it well to stand aside. W. F. PARSCH, T4.

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23entge, mas cr biSljcr mit fid) gefiifjrt fjatte. ©o sog ec bcrunt itt ben ©trafeen, prebigte ben Scute SJufse 3ur SGergebung ber ©unben mit einfadjcn unb bod) fufeen unb Oerêrgreifenben SBorten. Sr fanb and) balb Slnljaugcr. Querft gefcdte l'td) eitt reidjer burger 311 ibttt, melcbcr alies ocrliefe unb e§ ben 9Irnteit gab, uni bent 33orte bc£ $errn itad)3ufomnten: „3BilIft bit podt'ommen feiu, fo gebe bin nub Perfaufe alle6, ma§ bit baft, unb gib es bett Stamen, [o mirft bit eittett ©d)at$ ini $immel ba* bon, unb fontnte unb folgc niir tiadj!" Sie Sabi feiitcr Slnljanger murbc ini* liter grower, unb gratia lief) e§ and) nidjt baratt feljlcn, fie 311 ermuntem unb lie in ibrent Seibett 311 troften. Stumer mieber icljarfte cr ibncn eitt, fid) nidjt nor ber SBdt su furdjteit, fonberit gctroft uitb mit greubett, mic bie ffpoftel, iomoljl ben 31 rmen a(3 and) ben 9?eidjett s3ttfje 311 prebigen, benn ber $err merbe fic 311 cittern grofjett SSoIfe ntadjen. Ta nun bie Sabi ber îtnger aui 11 gemadjfeu mar, bejdjlog grans nad) '2°nt 311 gebett, tint cine papftlidjc 33eftalluitg bes ttetten Drbens 311 crbalten. 3o cridjieit cr benn nor s£apft Sunocetts nfber in aller feiiter $radjt unb .’perrlidjfcit attf bent Tfjrou fafe. grans aber fain in icincm mit ©djimifc beflebtem Oicmanb, mit uugcfdmnttcn. fang berabbiingcitben .’paarett unb mit breefigem, tingemaidjeitcm 05efid)tc. gnnoccns fdjaute ibn snerft lange an unb inracb ettblid): „Wel) bin, mein 23ruber, unb fudje bir ©djmeittc, benn mit bieiett id)cinft bit ntebr 311 tun 311 babett al3 mit ben Ûtcnfdjcit: ma(3e bicb mit ibncn iut Xfotc unb iibe an ibnett beitt $rcbigtamt!" grans madjtc eine tiefe 'Scrbcugung nor bem ^Sapfte unb ucrliel’3 ben Drt, uni bett 93efefjl be§ ffJapfteS }u erfuffeu. Sr fnrfjte fid) eine .‘perbe Sdjmeiite, unb nadjbcm cr fid) mit bie* icit iut State gcmdlst Latte, febrtc cr mieber, mit ©djntiib belaben, 311 feinem Worrit sttriicf, iubeitt cr ibn bat, nun bod) [cine SBitte 311 erbbren. liefer Sin* bliif mar su iammerPofl fiir bett 'jtapft. So bctriibt unb geriiOrt mar er, baf3 or fogleid) feinen SBunid) crfiiflte unb nod) [cine 3In(jdnger aufmunterte, mit bent .sperm su gebett tmb bett Scuten 35ur,c su prebigen, mic es iOnen ber £crr in ben 9)?unb lege. Unb menu ber «$intmHfdje ibre Sabi Pcrmebre unb ibncn ©ttabc Perlcibc, [oilten fie cv ibitt mit greubeti oerfiittbigen. gratts ttanntc fcinc 05cnoffen bie SPUnoriteit, mcil fie bie SHeinctt utt Dieidjc ©ottc$ unb gerittger alS alte attbern Stfbndje feiett. Sr Pcrmebrtc if)te 3abl immer mebr, fo baft fie nod) mabrenb feine§ Scbctts bi» attf 5000 fam. Sr fonbtc fie ic smei au3, uttb smar arm unb befiblo?, mie il)r êilattb gemefen mar, ber nidjt Latte, mo cr feiit §aupt binlcgtc. griebc unb 93ergebung ber Siittben folltcu fic bett armcn ©unbent attf bent gatt3ett SrbFreife prebigen, uttb menu fic fid) atfc brei âfjrc 3x1 ^fittgflen in ber $portiuncuIa-®irdje per* iammeltctt, gab cr ibncn feinen ©egett unb ermunterte fie in ibrem Seiben, in* bem er ibnett Static* SBerbeifeuttg PerFiittbigte. Sr fclbft prebigte uittcr freietn $immel mit fdjlidjten, cinfadjett Shorten. Sr tuar nidjt gefdjult unb bereitetc fid) nidjt attf fcinc ^rebigten Por, fonbern ber $err gab ifjm bie 3£ortc in ben 9ftuttb. ©ie marett 8iebe»morte unb quo!fett au§ ber ©eele, fo ban cr eittett grofeett Sinbrud auf fcinc Suborer madjtc unb Pide bemegtc, Pott ibrem bofen SBanbel um3ufebrett. ©eine SDenutt unb StaitFbarFeit gegett bett bimmlifdjen 18atcr seigt fid) bef

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fonberS in fcincu Siebern, mie gum 23eifpiel in benx Siebe bon bee ©onne, bon meldjem einige SSerfe aI{o Iauten: „§od)fter, admadjtiger, giitiger ©ott! SDein ift ba§ Sob, bie §errtidjfeit, bic ©t)re unb jeglidjc ©egnung, Tir adein gebiitjren fie. ®eiu SJtenfd) ift miirbig, bid) 311 nennen. fRreiiet unb benebeict meinen §erru unb banfet it)m, Unb bicnet itjm in grower Temut!"

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Again we have taken up our abode at college, refreshed in body and mind during the Christmas vacation. With the resumption of our duties we enter upon a new year, and for many students it is conventional to make resolutions for the coming year, pertaining to their studies and as regards their life in general at college. Because these resolutions are so often cast to the winds when just made, they have become an object of much ridicule and derision. The cause underlying this deplorable fact is that a great many resolutions are made on the spur of the moment, without thought and deliberation. The natural sequence is that as soon as conditions shape themselves unfa vorably for the person who made the resolution, he begins to sophisticate his intentions, and the ultimate result is the deliberate abolition of the resolution. Persons of a vacillating nature who make resolutions for a new year often can boast of no better result as regards their fidelity in

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the observance of their resolutions. In fact, a resolution dependent on the waywardness of a capricious person is as impalpable as a dream. It is no resolution at all, but an indetermination. Here we have two factors detrimental to the observance of resolutions, hastiness and the fickleness of mind. Now, if we wish to live up to our resolutions, we must vitiate these two incumbrances and acquire deliberation and perseverance instead. A person possessing deliberation will, before making a resolution, cast a retrospect over the old year, note where he has failed and might improve, take his ability into consideration for such improvement, and accordingly will form his resolution, a resolution which his perseverance will not tol erate to be broken. To recapitulate, hastiness and fickleness are the two main factors which cause resolutions to be broken. On the other hand, deliberation and perseverance are conducive to their observance. These two, com bined with a Christian prayer, will bring to an abrupt end the talk which says that New Year resolutions are a farce.

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become members. Fellow students, are you not willing to lend us a helping hand in effecting our purpose? Let us, one and all, do our utmost in this respect. Do not try to excuse yourselves by saying that you have too much other work. Is it asking too much of you to sacrifice one evening every two weeks for literary work? Students at other institutions do it, and why should not we be able to do the same thing? Fellow students, we ask you again, help us in introducing debating in our literary societies, for it is not only in your own interest, but also in the interest of our institution.

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COLLEGE MOTES ORCHESTRA. . The origin of the orchestra dates back into the later nineties, when about a half dozen enthusiasts came together once a week for the sake of enjoying some other music than that of the band which already was in existence. There were four or five violins for solo and â&#x20AC;&#x153;after-beat,1â&#x20AC;? and the rest of the accompaniment was performed by a tuba, a tenor horn, and a comet, which Prof. H. A. Frank attended to. Since they were no organization as yet, they were not permitted a definite room for practice. Finally Prof. Hoyer offered them a room in his house, now the residence of Dr. J. H. Ott. The next year the enthusiasts formed an organization and practiced regularly. Towards the end of the year a public entertainment was attempted with the result of a failure. This banished all enthusiasm for the coming year. The following year the club, as it was then called, was reorganized, and thorough study and practice were at once resumed. Out of this organization the modern orchestra developed. This year the orchestra is handicapped a little on account of the few players to fill the first violin section. But time is money, and to a hard working organization an earnest of success.

LITERARY SOCIETIES. Some friends and former members of our literary societies perhaps wonder why nothing is being said about them. They are undergoing an alteration. Some members of the faculty have taken the matter into their hands in order to give the societies some elocutionary advice. The entire collegiate department is now equally divided to constitute the two societies.

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BE EBBOS ©MMHBOS THE MAINE. Many rumors are afloat as to the knowledge possessed by some per sons concerning the destruction of the Maine. The sunken vessel has been raised and thoroughly examined and the results only corroborate the statements of the investigators of 1898. The first explosion was on the exterior, followed by more internal explosions of the forward maga zine. The only new facts that were revealed that tend in any way to perfect the report of the Sampson board of 1898 are that the position of the exterior explosion is not exactly at the same place but very near to the one the divers declared it to be, and that no such high form of explosives such as nitroglycerin, but a low form as powder was used. Although we were obliged to rely on the simple tale of the divers for the veracity of the former report, the latter can throw little light on the subject and likely the rumors of hidden knowledge are mere idle talk.

THE FAMINE IN RUSSIA. Twenty millions of Russians of twenty different provinces of that country arc suffering from famine caused by unfavorable climatic con ditions. The conditions in Russia now are almost as bad as they were in the famine of 1891. People in several dioceses have applied to their priests for the last sacrament, believing death to be upon them. The government is doing relief work, and well it might, for $200,000,000 are at hand from the taxes and have been set aside as “free cash balance,” according to the report of the Russian minister of finance. The relief measures taken are not carried out hurriedly and properly. Sixty million dollars have been appropriated for purchasing food, which amount, how ever, is much too small for the starving multitude. The Russian peasantry is severely taxed, which makes the status of their finance such that one single failure of crops means poverty and starvation. They at last must resort to eating weeds, acorns, or the bark of trees, which conditions produce epidemics of scurvy and “hun ger-typhus.” Despicable is the cowardly, almost criminal behavior of the council of ministers, who fear a revolutionary propaganda in the disguise of relief work and will allow no societies or any private indi viduals to carry on relief work, which is so very necessary and of so great value under the present conditions, without the consent and co operation of the government. Even the despotic ministry of Stolypin said: “Local organizations and private individuals will not be obstruct ed in famine-relief work. On the contrary, they will have the fullest

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sympathy and support.” In 1906 the Free Economic Society of St. Petersburg maintained twelve hundred food-distributing agencies, and fed one hundred and twenty thousand starving peasants. This year it is not allowed to do any kind of relief work. Societies calling upon Pre mier Kokovtsef are denied permission to organize bodies of helpers. How insecure and cowardly such a government must be!

RUSSIAN TREATY OF 1832. According to the Russian Treaty of 1832 a reciprocal liberty of com merce and navigation was to exist between the United States and Russia. The inhabitants of the country of either party shall have liberty to enter the places of the territory of either party wherever foreign commerce is permitted, and enjoy the security and protection of the natives, provided, however, they submit to the laws of the land. Now Russia has time and again thrown out passports carried by American citizens. Congress has decided to denounce this treaty as a result of the humiliation to which successive administrations have been put. It is only just to the Jews who have been denied the rights granted them by the treaty not as Jews but as American citizens. The Rus sians seem to have misinterpreted the wording of the treaty, and Roose velt has suggested that it be submitted to the permanent International Court of Arbitration at The Hague for interpretation. Well-known journals, however, seem to think there is nothing to arbitrate. The treaty has now been formally denounced by President Taft and the notification delivered to the Russian Foreign Office, and the treaty will terminate on Jan. 1, 1913. It has also been suggested that we show our indignation to Russia in cancelling the exequatur of any Russian consul who declines to approve a passport for an American citizen. When notified of the fact that she was violating the treaty, Russia has for the last forty years evaded the issue by asking for time for investigation. Very likely negotiations for a new treaty will prove to be difficult as electioneering interests compel the administration to insist on passport rules. President Taft, however, believes that Russia is seriously trying to change the condition of affairs as carried on by her officials, and does not justify their treaty violations. H., T3.

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adding a cheery aspect and the departments well balanced, we can call it one of our best exchanges. The December number of the “Black and Gold'’ (Decatur, Texas) con tains a large literary department. “How They Escaped” is too short to exhibit much of a plot. The next story, “A Search for the Greatest Thing in the World,” is a fairy tale with the moral, “with love, the great est thing in the world, all else is added unto you.” “My First Trip from Home” treats of a lad, dissatisfied with life at home, starting out for the West to become rich in a hurry. At the end of two months he sees his folly and returns home fully satisfied. “Singleness of Purpose” illus trates well the danger of “Jack of all trades and master of none.” “ ’Neath the Moon’s Silver Rays” is a love story, the scene of which is laid in the Southern States at the time of the Civil War. The editorial column is very meager, but the exchange column is good. A few more cuts would add to the appearance of the paper. “A Student’s Christmas Eve” is an interesting poem in the “M. H. Aerolith” (Plymouth, Wis.). The German story, “Froehliche Weihnacht,” tells how a poor family in Canada spent Christmas. An unex pected gift of money caused the day to change from one of sorrow to one of joy. “Christmas and Christmas Customs” is a brief sketch of the reason for the selection of Dec. 25 as Christmas, the origin of the Christ mas tree, of Santa Claus, and other Christmas customs. “Weihnachtsfreude” is an interesting article on Christmas joy, the cause of it, etc. The editorials are good. In addition to the good qualities of the re mainder of the paper, the exchange column is to be noted. The “Aeroplane” (Green Bay, Wis.) has a very attractive cover de sign. When we opened the paper we were attracted by the article on “Students’ Reading.” According to our opinion, a little reading of the “newer fiction” is beneficial in that it rests the mind, especially after reading one of the “standard” books. “Captain Ellis’ Plays and Ideas” tells of his invention of a collapsible Christmas tree. “Ben’s Letter” is a humorous Hallowe’en story. “The Light of Christmas” and “A Trip Up Mount Tamalpias” are good. The athletic column is prominent while the criticisms in the exchange column could be improved by length ening them. However, it is a number to be proud of. The “Berkelydian” (Brooklyn, N. Y.) has some interesting photo graphs of battleships. “How Santa Claus Came to Flavinia” is an inter esting fairy story. “Debutante Life Lesson” is a poem true to life. “The Play” is a description of “The Return of Peter Grimm,” a play in which the well-known actor, David Warfield, plays the principal part. The “Exchanges” might be a little longer. The paper is enlivened to a great extent by bits of verse scattered here and there. The Christmas numbers as a whole are a credit to college journalism. May the New Year show better results and may all our exchanges have a prosperous and joyous New Year is the wish of our paper.

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Otto smelt a free lunch—then there were five. Five little penitents, leaving Central’s door, One grabbed a hitching post—then there were four. Four little penitents, had a collection, see! “Rat” got a haircut—leaving only three. Three little penitents, hungry from anew, One grabbed a limburger—then there were two. Two little penitents, scrapping just for fun, “McGraw” got a blue eye—leaving only one. One little penitent, ought to have some fun, Hilda tickled him in the ribs and Keibel began to run.

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W. C. VICK Ice Cream and Candies Manufacturers of High-Grade

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Will be found fresh, pure and wholesome. We also carry a full line of candy-novelties at at a low price. Call at

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Watertown, Wls.

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THE PEOPLES BIG FURNITURE STORE

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FURNITURE 110-112 Main St.

Watertown, WU*

You will find a complete line of Christ mas Candies, all kinds of nuts, tree ornaments, fruits, etc., at

John E. Heismann CASH GROCER U5 MAIN STREET

TELEPHONE 62

College and Class Pennants Mad« to ordor in apodal designs.

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204 Main St.

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“THE JUNIATA” WM. SCHIMMEL & SON Carry a full line of CIGARS, TOBACCO AND PIPES

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THE BLACK AND RED.

Volume XV.

Watertown, Wis., February, 1912.

Number 9

AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY. No doubt you all know me. You do not? Why, I see a cousin of mine in your coat-pocket. We’re well acquainted; but for the sake of those who look upon me again and again and still fail to recognize me allow me to introduce myself as Mr. Graphite Pencil. You have heard of Mr. Lead Pencil. Well, he and I are one,—a sort of pseudonym of mine. My lineage can be traced back as far as the Greeks and Romans. ’Twas but the other day when I had the good fortune to see an old manu script in the library written by a great-great-grandfather of mine. At that time he signed his name G. Penicillus. Besides, let me whisper it in your ear, Draco’s laws were written by one of my distant relatives in spite of the fact that they’re supposed to have been written with blood. In the far Barbarian age my ancestors comprised the great Carbon family. Our race to-day is very large, but it can be traced to four great clans among my ancestors; the first and probably most noted in ancient times, is Mr. Hair Pencil, used extensively for painting and writing in those days. Up to the present time he has held his own in making the odd !

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characters of the Chinese and Japanese languages. Much care and skill are required for his education. The cylindrical bundle of hairs with which you see he is adorned must be so nicely arranged that all their fine points shall be in one direction, and the very central one project the furthest so that the whole shall form a smooth cone with the apex as a sharp point. The Chalk Pencil clan is very closely related to our fam ily, save that the finely-powdered colored chalk is used in their make-up. The Slate Pencil family is probably doomed to die out; and I believe no one is going to be sorry, for who can bear to hear that screeching, grat ing noise of his when he is at work. Often have I heard people remark that such a noise always reminded them of a visit to the dentist. But 1 believe I’m supposed to tell my own biography and not gossip about my relatives. They say I was born in Cumberland, the north-westmost county of England, far down below the surface of the earth. I was, with a great number of my kind, brought up to the sunlight and immediately my training and polishing were begun. After such a process, separated from one’s fellow-men, one feels rather lonesome and weak. But the good people soon remedied this by encasing me in a wooden coat. Ever since that I’ve felt quite safe—in that respect at least—for during our life any number of dangers beset us. Besides, I was, like most of my brothers, adorned with a golden crown—taking for granted that “all is gold that glitters”—and a guardian in this crown that was to obliterate my wrong doings. No sooner had I been turned into this state when with a goodly num ber of my brothers, I was packed into a box. Thereafter for two long weeks we saw neither sunlight nor starlight. It reminded me very much of my first home down in the mine. When the box was opened I tried to look about, wondering where we had arrived. I noticed a letter near by addressed to a gentleman at Watford, Wis., care Hazlitt College. This discovery answered my questions. Soon I was to make further discoveries, for no sooner had I turned away than I heard some one asking for a Mr. Pencil. I was introduced to the young gentleman, who seemed delighted to make my acquaintance, particularly when he was told that I was from abroad. Deported! An involuntary immi grant. The mystery was solved; I knew now where those dreary days had been spent. No sooner had I come into the young gentleman’s possession when he began to abuse me terribly. To begin with I was sharpened to such an extent that it made me feel weak and shaky. I feared my initial task was to be my undoing. I was taken into a spacious room and from the explanations given by an elderly man at a desk I soon learned that it was an examination in Physics where I was to be instrumental in com municating my master’s knowledge to paper. I tried to fulfill my office to the best of my ability; for some reason, however, I was only little used at the sharpened end, but quite a bit at the other. Occasionally my task-master would chew so ferociously at my crown I believed my last

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and my first day at work were to be one. Suddenly, and to my great relief, a bell rang. It was the signal for the ending of the ordeal of inquisition by which my master tried to press information out of me. But he would not release me from his power, so he put me into his pocket. Ever since I have been transported about in my master's pocket. For fear of my escape he even used to clamp me to himself by means of an iron cuff which he put about my neck. There was a time, however, I am told, when our ancestors were locked in small dungeons, no doubt darker, but also safer places, as I learned soon after. Had I been inclined to sloth and indolence this would have been an ideal place for me, but, since I wished to live up to the reputation of my ancestors, I hoped for a change. My hopes were realized one morning when my master, having returned rather late from slumberland, was hurrying over the river-bridge to catch the car for college. As he ran I was jostled out and barely escaped a watery grave. A little boy chanced by soon after, picked me up, and began whittling at me with his new knife until I looked very much like a barber’s pole, save that I was not decked in the precise colors. While I was undergoing this mutilation I tried, but to no avail, to slip out of his fingers; I accom plished nothing except that I turned one of the cuts intended for me into his fingers. By this time he had taken off all the lettering on my side of which 1 had been so proud and nothing remained of the stamp A. W. FABER but the initials W. F. B. To be sure he had not decorated me to such an extent for his own delectation; for no sooner had he arrived at school than I was handed across the aisle—when the teacher had her back turned—to Effie Sims, a sweet-faced little lass, as a token of regard from one of her admirers. Blushing, she timidly took me in her little white hand and it seemed to me that my future home was to be a happy one. I was to be dis appointed again. Effic’s little dog, Sport, found me at her home and began gnawing me very much as I had experienced it in my first ordeal at the examination. Sport was called to supper just in time to save my back from being broken, and I rejoiced at the thought of again finding myself alone. The night was bleak and cold and ere morning I was entirely covered with a light white substance. Here 1 lay for—1 do not know how long. After a long time the white substance disappeared and save for a feeling of cold perspiration I was not much the worse for wear. The newsboy found me the next evening and put me in what seemed to be a general tool-chest in the side of his trousers. As I looked about me, I saw there marbles, matches, cord, fish-hooks, lines, buttons, a few pennies, colored glass and—I’m certain I did not see one-fourth, of all that was there. At the very bottom I espied one of those dreaded instru ments which had given me my present mutilated appearance and I trem bled for fear. I was planning an escape when with a number of other articles I was drawn out of the dungeon. Oh, horror! I noticed myself beside the dreaded instrument of torture. To my relief I noticed it to be

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minus the blade. I looked about me and you may imagine my joy when I was again in the old schoolhouse of former days. To be sure, there sat Wilfred Benson, and there sat Effie Sims, two of my old acquaint ances. Judging from the work I now did my new master must have been vieing with some of the cartoonists in the papers he peddled. He seemed, however, to think that my main usefulness consisted in annoying the teacher. So he kept dropping me on the floor as often as possible. But “constant dropping wears away stones”—and pencils, too. I did not favor my new vocation as I was constantly growing shorter. Queer! is it not, to grow shorter? But it was actually done. I was despairing of my life. Oh! could I but roll to the seat where Effle sat. She would at once recognize me and save me; but instead I rolled the other way and suddenly, down, down, I went through a crack in the floor. All was dark about me, and, save for a few of my fellow creatures who had been doomed to the same fate, I was alone. Years must have come and gone, to judge by the number of times the pattering of little feet above me in the school-days of winter alternated with the dreaded silence of vacation time. I believe my life work to be ended and myself doomed to waste away in this dark place. I was lost to the world, until one summer morning I heard a hammer ing and prying above me. By and by a faint ray of light fell upon me md the old school-house virtually began to move from its foundation. The direct sunlight blinded me for an instant. When I became accus tomed to it the faces about me all seemed strange. I concluded from the conversation, however, that the old building was to be moved to make place for a new one. Here I now lay, exposed to the weather. This would, no doubt, have been not only my former dungeon, but also my future grave, had not a stalwart young gentleman picked me up as he happened to cross the place one day. He put me into his pocket very gently, right alongside Mr. Fountain Pen. Later in the evening I found myself in a cozy home. The young gentleman handed me over to the fair young mistress, telling her of his good fortune in being able to add another relic to her collection and asking her whether she did not recognize me. “Why, Wilfred,” she said, “to be sure I do.” He told her where he had found me. In the course of the evening I overheard the sweet reminiscences of good old schooldays. And here I am today writing my biography, scarred and worn, but enjoying the peace of my declining years. Yours very truly, GRAPHITE PENCIL. WILLIAM BEITZ, ’14.

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COMMERCIAL AND COLONIAL POLICY DURING QUEEN ELIZABETH’S REIGN.

When we think or talk of the reign of Queen Elizabeth we cannot help thinking of Mary Stuart and of William Shakespeare. Through these we are often led to forget the real importance of Queen Elizabeth. She was a born ruler and through instinct, it is said, she, after hesitating long, often did what was best for the English nation. It was her main idea to get control of the sea, in which she succeeded rather well. She was helped very much by the merchant adventurers. These were men who “adventured on trade in new directions.” Sir Thomas Gresham, who had for a long time represented the merchant adventurers in Ant werp, was Queen* Elizabeth’s chief adviser. It was clear to him that the only possible way to obtain free English commerce was to fight the Germans on the North Sea. He therefore chiefly tried to free England of the German Hansa, a league which had been formed in Germany to monopolize English trade. Soon the English merchants put up their warehouses in all parts of the North Sea. They also had a market at Hamburg. Now the Hansa saw that they could not hold out against the English and it therefore appealed to the Emperor. He issued an ordinance in 1597 demanding that all merchant adventurers were to be exiled from Germany. But the ordinance didn’t do any good, since there wasn’t any power to enforce it. On the contrary, the adventurers acquired the trade not only of the ports, but also of the interior of Germany and actually forced the Hansa out of existence. During this time the Spaniards and the Portuguese were undisturbed masters in the New World. Pope Alexander VI drew the line of de marcation which gave all the land of the New World west of it to the Spaniards, that east of it to the Portuguese. The Spaniards and the Portuguese were the two nations which were mistresses of the ocean up to the end of the sixteenth century. Then came the death of Mary Stuart. This gave the Spaniards a cause to begin a war against Eng land, whose power had gradually been increasing. But this proved to be the downfall of Spain, for in 1588 her fleet, upon which she had set so much hope, was destroyed not so much by the storm as by the superior seamanship of the English. Then the capture of Cadiz (1589) by Howard and Essex and the capture of the Spanish fleet (1596) followed. This put an end to the great power of Spain and was the beginning of that of England, for it was evident now that England had the greater power on the water. And with this great power England now began to colonize the New World. The English declared that prescription without possession availed nothing. Sir Walter Raleigh was the first who sent an English settlement to America that lasted anjr length of time. This settlement was in Virginia, so named by the Queen herself. It only lasted six years; for the settlers thought that they would find precious metals as

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the Spaniards had. But when they didn’t find these, they neglected their lands and soon fell prey to the Indians. Even though this colony did not last long, it gave an example to colonies which sprang up later on that gold is not the only wealth in this land of opportunity. But the English settled not only in North America, but also in the lands of the Indian Ocean. The hardships which these colonists had to overcome were much greater than those which the American colonists had to overcome. The Portuguese and the Dutch were trying to obtain the secular power. But the rewards for which the colonists in India were fighting were so much greater. Here both metals and vegetation were in abundance. Henry Lancaster was the pioneer of the English trade to this part of the world. He and Middleton were at the head of the undertaking which took place in the year 1600. Queen Elizabeth gave the sole privilege of the Indian trade to the East Indian Trade Company. The rewards of this undertaking were not reaped any more during Queen Elizabeth’s reign. During the reign of Elizabeth’s successor, James I, peace was made with Spain. The Spaniards wanted England to give up her possessions in America and in the East Indies. On this occasion Cecil prophetically said that England had, on account of her position, to rely upon her com merce at sea. Besides there were many more territories left open to the Spaniards for discovery. After Elizabeth’s death it still took two centuries before England could proudly say, “Rule Britannia, Britannia rule the waves.” WALTER BURK, ’12.

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EDETOMAL A REPLY. Oshkosh Normal continues to maintain a position which shows very poor taste and judgment, that of a losing team asserting that it was not beaten. Northwestern, anticipating something of the sort, secured itself by a signed statement of the officials at the game, two of the best known minor college officials in Wisconsin, which reads as follows: Watertown, Wis., Nov. 17, 1911. This is to certify that Northwesternâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s touchdown in the game against Oshkosh Normal on this date was made in a regular play, there being nothing in any way against the rules or out of order about it. Signed, DR. J. C. KENNEY. DAVID JENNINGS. Northwestern stands by officials of repute, once it has accepted them, win, lose, or draw. How about Oshkosh?

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ANTI-CATHOLIC MOVEMENT.

One of the latest movements in the United States, which is causing quite a stir and is a highly patriotic movement, is an anti-Catholic move ment, a movement not to condemn the Catholic religion, not to censure the honest, well-meaning Roman Catholic communicant, but a move ment which takes issue with the Roman Catholic organization in its political intrigues, its interference with established American institu tions and government. It is a movement against the expanding of the pope’s temporal power in America and in favor of the preservation of true democratic liberty, religious freedom, and the freedom of speech and press. It is the nature of Roman Catholic religion and the idea of its supreme head to be dominant over all the world, temporally as well as spiritually, which, however, is nothing else than a partial enslavement of all the world; for the liberties of a Roman Catholic in a Catholic country are very few. The Catholics for many years past have had a deep-laid scheme to capture the United States by getting their hands on the naval and mili tary forces, and then, with their increased strength, to capture the whole world, and exterminate every “heretic.” They want to be “the whole cheese,” as the people say, in the United States. To prove this state ment we have Archbishop Ireland’s own words: “The Catholic church is the sole living and enduring Christian authority, spiritually, and tem porally. She has power to speak; she has an organization by which her laws may be enforced. Our work is to make America Catholic. Our cry shall be, ‘God wills it/ and our hearts shall leap with crusade enthusiasm.” How far are they likely to succeed in this their plan? Isn’t it far enough when the head of our government stretches forth a friendly hand to the “Lord God in Rome” and promises to do everything at his com mand to put a Catholic into the White House as president of the United States? Besides, nine of our governors have on a tour through the coun try called on all possible Catholic institutions to do homage to the Catholic authorities. How much more success shall be granted to them ? “Wake up, ye Protestants, from your sweet dream of silent indifference. It must not be. It shall not be done. Call true men of our nation to colors; there is an enemy in the camp!” Much has already been done against the progress of the Catholics. Many books and papers are being published to help in the fighting; but the shrewd Catholics are on the"lookout. It has been reported by the chairman of the committee on public morals that the national lawcommittee of the American Federation of Catholic Societies has in preparation a bill which will be introduced in Congress forbidding “vile publications” from circulating through the mails. It is a good time to call attention to this prospective bill. It is a good time for all patriotic people to investigate the true nature of the menace to American liberty. Success to the anti-Catholic move ment !

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Tradition and rumor ascribe to the imagination practically complete control over the body: it possesses curative powers, but can also cause death. Many such instances are on record, together with such as “hair turning white in a single night.” We are, however, led to believe that in most cases death was caused by some disease likely to terminate in sudden death. Formerly a wrong idea of insanity prevailed. This disease is now treated with kindness instead of corporal punishment, and the results have been remarkable. Truancy is now regarded as a result of defective conditions of the body instead of the mind. By means of the instrumentality of microscope and improved laboratory methods the medical world"has been largely set aright. Now some doctors go so far as to discard the idea of influence of the mind on the body. They seem to have the case of consumptives in their favor, for how often don’t we see them exceedingly hopeful to the last and on the verge of eternity making plans for the future to be put into execution upon a speedy re covery. Nevertheless in sundry other cases we think we are perfectly justified in believing that a cheery spirit of expectant hope and content ment is greatly beneficial and does much towards alleviating distress. The fact that doctors seldom inform their patients when the case is serious or doubtful is evidence that they are well aware of the hidden power of imagination. Bad news, as of a tragic death of a friend, causes grief and bodily distress irrespective of the condition, causing lack of appetite or indigestion; and on the strength of this we are told that pro vided so-called body-surplus is present in an abundant quantity, no grief is possible. Some doctors are rash enough to conclude that if the mind can control the body, then any one able to control his mind can make sickness quite optional for himself if he wishes to do so. On the other hand, we find that the body may also influence the mind, and medical advisers refer us to the working of a set of muscles of the eye. After a tranquil pause in a quiet room slowly arise and look up ward. Unconsciously you have obtained thoughts of a serious or devo tional turn. Turn the eyes sideways and ideas of suspicion or uneasi ness make themselves known, while gazing to one side and slightly downward, we experience thoughts conveying something akin to co quetry. On these muscles hypnotism is based to a great extent. The elocutionist or actor exemplify that muscular movement and bodily activity are essential to produce emotional effects, or in any way do justice to themselves or to their profession. If we take another step and concede that lack or excess of blood influences bodily functions and affects all emotions, we have a complete circle. In fine, a person in per fect health will hardly imagine he is ill,—a large majority of cases of “imaginary diseases” are really prompted by physical causes,—and we to some extent care for mind as well as body in caring for the latter.

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At last our literary and debating societies are in perfect condition and ready for work. The officers of the Philomathian are: President—W. Pankow. Vice-president—William Hartwig. Secretary and treasurer—H. R. Palmbach. Officers of the Lyceum are: President—Paul Froehlke. Vice-president—William Wietzke. Secretary and treasurer—Walter Schuman.

DICKENS MEMORIAL PROGRAM BY SENIOR PREPARATORY CLASS. On Feb. 7 the hundredth anniversary of Charles Dickens, the senior preparatory class demonstrated their class-spirit by rendering the fol lowing program: I. Biography of Charles Dickens—W. E. Zank. II. Reading from Woman’s Home Journal—Gertrude Schlueter. III. Not an Athletic Lad—Gervasius Fischer. IV. Oliver Takes a Walk to London (Oliver Twist)—Henry Brandt. V. Things That Never Die—Herbert Koch. VI. Place Where Oliver Was Born (Oliver Twist)—William Huth. VII. Dialogue: In Squcer’s Boarding School—Froehlke, Koehler, Keppler, and Ebert. VIII. Reading from Nicholas Nickleby—Roland Radloff. IX. The Ivy Queen—Erich Ebert. X. Reading—Franklin Blumenfeld. XI. Reading—Thomas Lewis. XII. Tribute to the Work of Dickens (William Trackeray)—Paul Eickmann. XIII. Reading—Werner Otto. >

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This year -we shall add the centenary of Charles Dickens’s birth to our list of February birthdays to be celebrated. This great novelist was born at Portsea Feb. 7, 1812, in a home “where children were denied the gift of happiness.” The “very queer, small” boy seemed as far from the beaten path to fame as the boy Lincoln. To both the doors of schools were locked, but not the doors to education. These two were educated in the school of life, learning there to use language with a skill that “gives words reality and poetic suggestion.” Dickens is most noted for the characters he created:—he is said to have created more memorable characters than any other novelist, His people are characterized with marked features and striking individuality. Thackeray’s name calls forth a long row of books, but Dickens’s a room full of people. Yes indeed, queer people; but are they caricatures? Is this true what one critic says? “Dickens builds up * * * artificial conditions of life, macrocosms swarming with human vitality, but not In all but their oddities actuated by truly human instincts. * * Dickens’s characters are incorporeal.” It is true, Dickens had a lively imagination, and did not bind himself to first hand observations. His characters are also often exaggerated in manner, because they over emphasize some single trait or give permanency to passing moods. Often too great a number are found at a time, but they are “possible” and still to be found in East London among the poorer class of people. Though a different world was opened to Dickens in latter life, his imagination still dealt with the people he knew in his boyhood days, when his genius of observation was fresh and sensitive, and from the poorer class all his successful characters are taken. Sympathy for this class of people can be traced in all of Dickens’s works, but he never exploited the poor. He did not parade his democ racy. He lived in a time when provisions for the needy were not formu lated into a political creed and organized into a party platform. “He was not ashamed of the good, old-fashioned Christmas sentiment before Santa Claus became an organized charity. He ‘tipped’ the poor instead of making legislature, to provide for them.” For more than thirty years, from the publication of “Pickwick” until his death (June 9, 1870) Dickens enjoyed a popularity greater than that of any other living writer. Thackeray said that to one of his books seven of Dickens’s were sold. He was the greatest novelist since Scott, the earliest, and in some ways still a type of the Victorian writers.

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NATIONAL CONVENTIONS.

In less than five months the dual campaign for the nomination of the Republican and Democratic candidates for the Presidency will reach its climax. The Republican National Convention meets in Chicago June 18, and the Democratic in Baltimore June 25. The delegates to these National Conventions have been, in the past, selected at state conven tions and at district conventions within the states. This system will also be generally, but not universally, followed this year. Within the last four years a new system has been introduced. In twelve states the delegates to the National Convention will be elected at direct primaries by direct vote of the people. The voters of five states (New Jersey, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Oregon and Nebraska) will not only elect the delegates directly, but arc also enabled to express their choice for their party’s candidate for President. This choice does not bind the dele gates, except morally, but experience shows that these moral bonds are not likely to be broken. At the meetings of both the Republican and Democratic committees attempts were made to have all delegates selected at direct primaries, but this measure met with defeat. Even if the committees had decided differently, the decision would have to be supplemented by the legisla ture of each state involved; for the value of any primary depends entirely upon its establishment by law. Furthermore, there is no evidence at hand to show that a Presidential primary will not be accompanied by certain disadvantages which may overbalance the advantages. We must await the evidence from the states where this system now exists before judgment can be passed.

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BASKETBALL. After the football season had come to a close, the setting in of cold weather prevented further outdoor sport. Since we had a poor winter for skating, the only thing that was left for us to do in order to get exercise, was to take long strolls, or remain in our rooms all day long. Again we see how sorely we are in need of a new gymnasium, so that we can perform our daily gymnastic exercises. Therefore a number of students decided to ask for the Turner Opera House every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon to play basketball, which was readily granted for a small amount of money. Immediately class teams were formed. Having the floor the whole afternoon at their disposal, two games could be played, giving all four teams a chance to participate in the game. Such practice games have been played ever since the close of the football season. Regular games were started after Christmas. The team that showed up most prominently so far was that of the Seniors. During the six games that have been played they won by a high margin. The line-up and standings of the individual teams up to the time of writing are as follows: SENIORS.

JUNIORS.

Schweppe................ Bruns (capt.).......... WJ Pankow............. Masch...................... Burk........................

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SOPHOMORES. O. Kehrburg (capt.) Manteufel ............... Parsch...................... H. Pankow............. H. Schumann-Rosin.

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FRESHMEN.

Results. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.

................ Quehl . (capt.) Wietzke .......... Kocniger ................Marohn ................Koelpin

6—Seniors, 44; Juniors, 22. 6—Sophomores, 57; Freshmen, 10. 17—Seniors, 41; Sophomores, 17. 17—Freshmen, 26; Juniors, 23. 20—Seniors, 46; Freshmen, 11. 20—Sophomores, 46; Juniors, 30. 24—Seniors, 50; Juniors, 18. 24—Sophomores, 44; Freshmen, 15.

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27—Seniors, 51; Sophomores, 23. 27—Juniors, 28; Freshmen, 19. 31—Seniors, 55; Freshmen, 23. 31—Sophomores, 27; Juniors, 20. Standing.

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Lost. 0 2 5 5

Pet. 1.000 .667 .167 .167

T. Pts. 287 214 141 103

THE NEW ATHLETIC SEASON.

The time is at hand to think of the Spring Season in Athletics. The Big Leagues are stirring uneasily in the direction of the Southland. Watertown announces baseball meetings. The very icicles which a Feb ruary evening zephyr hangs upon the eaves gives testimony to the in creasing power of the sun. Open ground and green fields at Northwest ern are no longer so remote that we should not include them in our plans. These plans, first of all, bring with them bright hopes of the new Gym. Rev. August Bendler, Chairman of the Building Committee, authorizes me to say that work will be begun as soon as the ground permits and that it will be carried vigorously forward from that moment on to the long desired consummation. An earnest of the speedy realization of these hopes and plans is given in the notice to contractors, appearing over Rev. Bendlers name in the Times. It is hoped, furthermore, that an outdoor cinder path may be wholly or partly constructed before the close of this semester. This will add track and field sports to the athletics of Northwestern. A 10-second sprinter or two, a famous hurdler, a great jumper, a deerfoot milerunner, etc., etc., will be welcome additions to the galaxy of Northwest ern’s athletic heroes. The outlook for a good baseball team under Capt. Schweppe’s leader ship is all that can be desired. The weatherman at Beloit signals fair weather: not averse to a football game next fall. Beloit is fighting shy of our baseball machines. The Military Company has conscientiously maintained what drill it could, and should make a splendid showing on the new greensward. With prospects such as these ahead, begin the new Semester right by registering and paying your dues promptly, and continue it right by coming out and doing your duty, even if it is only that which was writ ten on the cowboy’s tombstone. This means everybody at North western !

The January number of the “Spectator” (Columbus, O.), has a strong and well-balanced literary department. “The Century and the Student” shows the relation of the college student to the active world. He is only in so far “a part of it in that through the activity of the world a system of training is established and a means of supporting and retaining him is furnished.” The fact is also mentioned that the greater majority of college students are satisfied with mediocre work. This is to be la mented. “The greater a man’s opportunities are, the more we expect of him, and he who fails because he ruthlessly trampled them under foot may be entitled to our pity, but we cannot accord to him recognition and honor.” Therefore “let us college students make the standard for 1912 proficiency rather than mediocrity.” “Two Pictures in One” repre sents the contrast between a teetotaler’s and a confirmed bibber’s life. It is better to avoid extremes and follow the more conservative course, that of the moderate user. “The Modern Novel in the Crucible” shows why the so-called “best sellers” cannot compare with Shakespeare, Milton, Goethe, Ruskin, Poe, Carlyle, and other writers of classical literature in real merit and enduring value. The next article is an interesting narrative of the most important facts in the life of Frederick the Great. It was through him that Prussia was able to move to the highest position among the states in Germany, a state of affairs that was instrumental in bringing Germany to the foreground. The editorials, “Education and Culture” and “Reading,” are interesting and instructive. We agree with the writer that “education without culture is like bean soup without the customary bean. By all means endeavor to get the bean.” The ex changes show that the editor knows his duty. The other departments,

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“Athletics, J> u Our Organizations,” and “Tickles, Tears and Tales,” come up to the standard set by the preceding departments. In fact the staff is to be congratulated on having such a good number. We were disappointed a little in the “Milton College Review” (Milton, Wis.) after reading the first article. “A Winter Night’s Dream” appears too childish. The author evidently was ashamed of his work, as he didn’t sign his name to it. However, the next article cheered us up a bit. The review of Mr. Carnegie’s book, “Problems of To-day,” is worth the time spent in reading it. The next article, “A Nebraska Flood,” tells of the terrors and sufferings caused by the overflowing of a creek. “A June Blizzard” certainly rivals Muenchhausen as a fairy tale. Al though the author affirms that it is the solemn truth, it’s too much of a strain on us to believe him. The editorial on “Class and College Spirit” is worth reading. In the Exchange column a few more exchanges might be criticized. In the “Gates Index” (Neligh, Neb.) the editorials precede the literary department. We think that it would be a better arrangement to have the order reversed. The editorials are good, especially the one on “Civil Service.” In the next article we find a description of Poe’s “The Masque of the Red Death.” “Character Essential to Success” loses its effect iveness on account of the “choppy” paragraphs. There are several “se lected” articles on “The People Always Conquer,” “True Moral Cour age,” and an “Appeal to Young Men.” The Exchange column could be improved upon by criticizing a smaller number of exchanges and going more into detail. Here is a little advice for the boys concerning leap year: “Boys, if you would be successful, dress as neatly as possible, and behave in your most becoming manner. We see no reason why the girls should then pass you by.” In the “Stylus” (Sioux Falls, S. D.) are some interesting bits of poetry, entitled “New Year Bells” and “Christian Friendship.” “Not in the Catalogue” is an interesting storiette. “Child Labor” is a timely article, but the effect was spoiled when the words “to be concluded” appeared. We think that such an article ought not to be divided between two issues. In $10,000.00 Men” we agree with the writer that if our country is to continue in its prosperity, “at least two things must be done. Business must give up its improper, harmful practices and the law must readjust itself to modern economic conditions.” There is a unique department in this paper entitled “News of the Colleges,” wherein the important happenings in the leading colleges are published. Al though the staff boasts of an exchange editor, we failed to find his col umn. It’s too bad that Webster can’t read that article on “Sesquapadalianism,” by the way it ought to be “Sesquipedalianism,”—he undoubt edly would have added , some new words to his dictionary, such as “hylogriphical,” “neterogeneous.” and “cranological.” The “Crimson” (Edgerton, Wis.) has a fine cover design. However, the material of the paper evidently lost its bearings. For instance, we find an interesting poem on “The Dawn of a New Year” in the Athletic

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column. Likewise, a story entitled “The Sixth Sense” in the “Freshmen” column. “Pupil’s Interest” could find a more appropriate place in the Editorial column. The material is good, but the arrangement is bad. The Exchange editor might make his comments a little longer. Last, but not least, is the “Hemnica” (Red Wing, Minn.). The frontispiece is an illustration depicting skiing at Red Wing. The edi torials are good, especially “The Morning Watch.” “Some Questions” ought to be read by every one. We find in this paper a different arrange ment from what is ordinarily found in college papers; that is, the editorials precede the Literary column. We prefer to have the Literary column first. The literary department is a very strong one. The first article, on “Landscape Gardening,” shows how a place can be made attractive by means of trees and shrubs. “To thousands of bread-win ners in the city, a country home is the dream of the future,—the crown and reward of their toil.” The next article is a treatise on Raphael’s Sistine Madonna. It is an interesting article; probably the story is un known to many, “for art with the average person is an accident, not an education.” In this picture Raphael put his whole heart and soul and “it can be truly said that this is the most beloved and greatest picture in the world.” Any one interested in art will read the article on Michael Angelo Buonarroti with great pleasure. As one studies his life, only one thing is comprehensible, “that being the most subjective of artists, every picture he painted, and every statue he carved tells the secret of his deep-thinking, passionately-striving, much-suffering soul.” The exchanges show that the editor took great pains in writing them. In fact it is a splendid paper and we greatly enjoyed reading it.

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Martin Brockmann, ’15, of New Lisbon, Wis., received an appointment for the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. He left Sunday, Feb. 4, for Washington, D. C., and from there will journey to Annapolis, where he will take a four-months’ preparatory course before entering the academy. We all congratulate Mr. Brockmann on his appointment. Upon medical advice, A. Koepke, Prep., has discontinued his studies here. His father, A. Koepke, of Appleton, Wis., came here on Jan. 29, and accompanied his son home. J. Ruegc, ’12, paid a visit to his parents in West Allis, Wis., on Feb. 3. On Jan. 26, L. Maas, a former N. W. C. student, residing at Markesan, surprised us with a visit. W. Parsch, ’14, has accepted a position as assistant business manager for a large concern in his home town, Wausau. Here is success to Mr. Parsch in his new enterprise. Mr. Ad. Olfe, a resident of Milwaukee, Wis., called on his son Guen ther, Prep., on Feb. 1. W. Meyer, Prep., went to his home in Lomira, Wis., to attend the funeral of his sister. On Jan. 29, H. Brockmann of New Lisbon, Wis., was here. He also exhibited some of the paintings which he made. Carl UtTenbech of Portage, Wis., formerly a student of this institu tion, and W. Uffenbcch of Chicago were here on Jan. 22. L. Baganz and C. Baerwald, seminary students, visited here Jan. 26. Jan. 20, G. Keller of Juneau, Wis., pleased his son George, Prep., with a call. O. Schmolla, Lannon, Wis., spent Feb. 4 with his son Albert, Prep. L. Vogl was called to his home at Markesan, Wis., by the illness of his mother, on Feb. 3. Paul Froehlke, ’12, resumed his studies at college on Feb. 1, after teaching school at Neenah for three weeks.

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—Just (excusing himself for being absent) : I was sick yesterday. Dr,: Don’t let it happen again. —G-r-d (out of breath) : Henry, take your pencil and help me draw my breath. —Prof.: “Sincere” comes from a Latin word meaning pure honey. So when you sign a letter “yours sincerely” it means----Caesar (butting in) : Your pure honey. —S-f-t (reading an extract from his composition) : There are two kinds of camels, one kind is the dormitory. —K-b-1 made a solemn pledge never again to take part at any birthday celebration. —L-z-u thought that “Timorous” was an important spirit in the meeting of the demons described in “Paradise Lost.” —The average man is a good judge of human nature—except in a case of his own.—Ex. —Prof.: What are those flowers called that are pollinated by the wind ? Quintaner: Anemophilous. W-: Annie who? —Dr.: P-n-w, you are always lounging in your seat. R-o-n: He needs a “bracer.” —A Sextaner finished his composition and then wanted to know if he should put the heading at the end. —Heard in the classroom: Well, once at least I did something cor rectly—and that was because I didn’t do anything. —During the history hour L-z-u has in vain been trying to pass some-

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thing to his neighbor across the aisle. Suddenly he thinks he sees a chance and passes it across. Prof, (who has been watching him all the while): Na, nun ist es doch endlich an sein Ziel gelangt. —Neighbor: I see your son has entered college. Fond parent: Yes, he entered last fall. Neighbor: So he is a Freshman? Fond parent: No—I think he is a sycomore.—Ex. —Gust wants to know if there arc any “preps” in the Freshman class. —McGraw in his extensive study of Latin has come across a word for which he can find no meaning. If any one can inform him as to the meaning of “amlatissimus” McGraw will be very much indebted to him. He says although the word has a masculine ending it has a de cidedly feminine meaning. —Our friend Jim has been noticed to be very restless during his sleep. Definite reasons cannot be found. One night, however, it could be traced to a private '‘banquet” at which Jim was a prominent person. He himself prefers to say nothing. —About seven o’clock Mike and Hoppe received a telephone message, requesting them to meet somebody at a certain corner in fifteen min utes, to which they promptly attend. About eight enter Hoppe and Mike with sickly smiles and tell their roommates, who knew all about it, what a pleasant time they had (?). —Some Sophomore undoubtedly in sore straits on account of some diffi cult problem gave vent to his feelings thus—

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Number 10

THE FATE OF PERSIA. Persia, “once so powerful and mighty,” is at present on its last legs. The country of Cyrus and Darius, the original home of mankind, but for centuries weak and degenerate,, was apparently doomed to extinction, until three years ago a spirit of regeneration asserted itself. The mighty Empire of ancient days has dwindled down to a narrow strip of terri tory between the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf. The Persia of to day is a little smaller than Germany, France, and Austria-Hungary com bined, only a small portion of that territory that owed allegiance to Darius of antiquity. About one-third of this area is susceptible of culti vation, the rest being desert or land of poor quality. In minerals, how ever, the soil is rich beyond calculation. Ninety per cent of its popula tion of ten millions are Mohammedans,—in fact Persia is regarded as the brains of the Mohammedan faith. Up to 1906 Persia was an absolute monarchy, it might be classed an absolute despotism. The Shah was regarded by the people as the vice gerent of the Prophet; but everything was changed when “the opinions, the political aspirations, and the habits of civilization were introduced

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into the capital.” In August of that year Muzaffer-ed-Din was com pelled to assent to the formation of a National Council known as the Mejliss, composed of representatives of the various classes. On Jan. 8, 1907, he died and his son, Mohammed Ali Mirza, became Shah, and after some delay, confirmed the constitution to which his father had agreed. In October he signed the revised constitution and in November took the oath in the presence of the Mejliss. Soon, however, the Shah began to show reactionary tendencies and attempted to do away with the repre sentative form of government. The country was in a wretched condi tion, riot and rebellion broke out everywhere. This lasted for a year and in 1908 the two powers England and Russia intervened. The object of the two Powers—so they claimed—was “not in any way to attack, but rather to assure forever, the independence of Persia.” The agreement as publicly made known further says: “Not only do they not wish to have at hand any excuse for intervention, but their object in these friendly negotiations was not to allow each other to intervene on the pretext of safeguarding their interests.” The convention of 1907 was chiefly brought about by loans made by Russia and Great Britain in 1900. Hence this agreement was made primarily to secure payment for these loans which aggregated something over $12,000,000, but Persia was not consulted in the matter. She never consented to let the two powers dictate to her, but in her weak and disorganized state, she was compelled to admit her inability to prevent it. Being pressed by these powers, the Shah reconfirmed the constitution of 1906, but in 1909 he abdicated his throne and fled for refuge to the Russian Embassy at Teheran. His eldest son, Sultan Ahmed Shah, then eleven years of age, was enthroned under the regency of his uncle, and real representative government was rapidly realized. Meanwhile the difficulties of Persia had increased. The people throughout the country refused to pay the taxes, and the integrity of the Persian Empire was attacked. The Russians on the north, the Turks on the west, the Eng lish on the south, hastened to the frontier to install themselves in Persia, as if it were their home. In short, “the eagles were gathered together as around an inert and defenseless piece of carrion.” But by the beginning of 1911 the people seemed to have worked out with great trouble a fairly effective system of representative govern ment. Then the vital question of finance sharply pressed for settlement, and the Persian Government embarked upon a course which precipitated the present crisis. The Parliament requested the United States Govern ment to suggest a financial adviser who could reorganize the entire financial system of the country. Here Mr. W. Morgan Shuster entered upon the scene. His simple remedy for the ills of Persia, which is split almost equally into Russian and British “spheres of influence,” was that Russia and England cease their influence and leave Persia alone. But his well-meant advice aroused only pity or derision in the Government organs of London and St. Petersburg.

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Mr. Shuster was a competent man, well equipped by natural aptitude and experience for the important task of administering on modern lines the tangled finances of the Persian Government. Although he is only in his thirty-fifth year, he was in 1905 a member of the Philippine Com mission and Superintendent of Public Instruction. He knew that he would meet with serious problems of an economic and financial charac ter, but he did not anticipate that political and diplomatic obstacles would be placed in the way of the accomplishment of his task. He found that his financial plans were blocked by Russian interference and by the threat of Russian and British troops. In a dolorous letter to the London “Times,” he accused both Russia and England of asserting rights in Persia which implied “the most novel and remarkable theory heard of in international relations.” The main occasions for the dislike against him are probably twofold. In the first place he assumed that Persia was an independent nation, and that he was to proceed on that assumption in administering the finances. Secondly, not being versed in the “suavities and sinuosities of old-world diplomacy,” he has frequently offended by his manner of blunt honesty. As long as Great Britain and Russia be lieved that he would consult them in administering Persian finances, there was no opposition to him. When, however, he received as Treas urer-General from the Persian Parliament full and exclusive power, both Russian and British representatives in Persia began to oppose him, and open hostility was evident from St. Petersburg. The climax was reached when the ex-Shah, Mohammed Ali Mirza, who had been deposed, came back from Russia and marched at the head of an armed force toward the capital to regain his throne. He was de feated and again he fled. In the campaign he was aided by one of his brothers, and on account of this, at Mr. Shuster’s suggestion, Parliament decided to confiscate the brother’s property to pay for the taxes. The London “Spectator,” commenting on this, says, “The Persian Govern ment, as represented by Mr. Shuster, had a good reason for seizing the property.” The Russian consular agents intervened and attempted to prevent the seizure of the property. A dispute ensued in which the Russian government supported its agents. According to the London “Spectator,” there was no need for the violence of the Russian ConsulGeneral. Soon Russian Cossacks were landed and the Russian Govern ment demanded “reparation” from Persia. This Persia did not wish to do and appealed to the powers. But as no support seemed to come from the rest of the world, Persia decided to apologize to Russia. Through out this whole affair Mr. Shuster expressed his opinion that Persia could only exist by having a definite understanding with Great Britain and Russia, that the initial mistake lay in drafting the Anglo-Russian Con vention without reference to Persia. If a new Convention were devised to which Persia could assent, he would loyally act within it. In fact a proposal of this kind was on foot some time ago and commended itself to the Regent and to the British and Russian Ministers, but the precipi tate action of St. Petersburg made its fulfillment impossible.

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The leading Hungarian journal, the “Pester Lloyd,” thinks that there was something personal in the Russian Consulate’s dislike for Morgan Shuster, “whose Jewish descent is an abomination in the eyes oi all members of the Russian mission.” That there is deep significance in Mr. Shuster’s brush with the Russian authorities is proved by the com ment of a Russian journal, the “Novoye Vremya,” which remarks: “We earnestly wish that the agreement between Russia and Persia were hewn asunder with the edge of the sword, and all patriotic Russians will long for the moment when a war with Persia has been declared.” Despite the fact that Persia apologized and the fact that both Russia and Great Britain continue to inform the world that “they have no designs on Persia’s independence and integrity,” four thousand Cossacks set out for Teheran, for the openly-expressed object of forcibly expelling Mr. Shuster and his American assistants. At the same time it was re ported that a number of British Indian regiments had entered the coun try by way of the Beluchistan frontier. On Dec. 5 Russia formally de manded: that Mr. Shuster and his associates be dismissed; that the names of all foreigners employed or to be employed be submitted for Russia’s approval; that the future relations of Persia with Russia and Great Britain be regulated in conformity with the interest of those pow ers ; and that Persia bear the expense for sending the Russian troops on this invading mission. There followed a long and heated session of the Persian Parliament and by a unanimous vote passed a resolution rejecting the Russian de mand. Persia refused to sign away her own independence. She said, “If Russia shall wrest it from her, it will be God’s will.” The Parlia ment also passed resolutions of enthusiastic approval of Mr. Shuster and his work. In the face of a foreign menace against the nation’s sovereignty unless he were repudiated, the national legislature of Persia gave him a unanimous vote of public confidence, which is an unusual tribute to the integrity and ability of this American. Persia is apparently doomed. It appears that “whenever three or four great European Powers agree to maintain the integrity of a smaller Power, the independence of that smaller Power is doomed.” The de parture of Mr. Shuster “marks the vanishing of the last vestige of real autonomy in Persia; henceforth that ancient country will be a foreign protectorate, with Russia dictating all policies in the northern half, and Great Britain controlling the southern half.” The ousting of the American Treasurer-General “is a minor accident in the political drama that makes the extinction of Persia, in its turn, merely an incident in the Asian program of European Powers.” Russia’s attitude, even in the light of the stories of massacres by her troops in Tabriz and Resht, which her officials deny, is less surprising to the press in this country than “the tacit support by the English Gov ernment of this offense against riiodern civilization.” Thus while Persia is pitied, Shuster praised, and Russia denounced, England is simply reprimanded and admonished for failing “to fathom the devious diplo-

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macy of Adam-zad.” Her copartnership with Russia appears as unwise as it is offensive. But the London “Times” coldly remarks that “Per sian independence, even if it were threatened with absolute extinction, would not in itself be worth the bones of a single British grenadier.” Persia is doomed and must pass under the yoke. Thoroughly Russian methods of pacification are under way. On Christmas Eve the message was given out from the Foreign Office in St. Petersburg that “Russia will show no mercy at Tabriz, Resht, and Engeli, and will give a lesson long to be remembered.” And this follows upon the complete submis sion of the Persian Government to the Russian ultimatum. Mr. Shuster “has been felled by the blow of the Bear that walks like a man,” but Persia’s loss may be our gain, for Mr. Shuster insisted upon managing Persian finances without regard to international politics. Mr. Shuster declares that the double protectorate of Russia and Eng land is fatal to Persian prosperity. To quote his own words: “No one who has been in Persia a week can fail to realize that all possibility of reforming Persia’s finances is absolutely dependent upon the prompt restoration of order throughout the Empire and the creation and main tenance of a strong central government, powerful enough to make itself felt and its decrees respected to the furthermost parts of the country. So long as the present policy of thwarting the upbuilding of such a government continues—so long as it is the manifest attitude of the Powers to nullify all serious efforts on one pretext or another (but al ways selfish) and to ruin the Government’s prestige in the eyes of the Persian people themselves, meanwhile keeping the country in a state of financial collapse—just that long will any efforts at financial regenera tion be as unavailing as certain documents written on the sands of tem porary advantage or as promises of a neutrality which does not neu tralize.” FRED’K T. H. WURL, T2.

WHY THE UNITED STATES OUGHT TO PERMIT GERMANY TO COLONIZE SOUTH AMERICA. From all sides we hear that a war between England and Germany is inevitable. One cause for such is that the English are endeavoring to prevent the Germans from founding colonies in foreign countries. The attempt Germany has made to colonize South America, England has especially watched with a jealous eye. However, not only the English hate to see the Germans enter South America, but, also the Americans raise objections on account of the Monroe Doctrine. The question that now confronts us is, whether it was the purpose of the Monroe Doc trine, when it was drawn up, to check civilization in South America. At the time when this doctrine was promulgated in 1823 the United States was confronted with the danger that France might help Spain to recover

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her revolted colonies; and that Russia, which had acquired, not a foot hold, but a principality on our continent, might further encroach upon our domain. In order to guard off such encroachments, our President declared: “The American -continents, by the free and independent con dition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.” In those days such a doctrine may have served the Americans well, as it was not so self-evident, then, that an invasion of even North America might not have been possible and desirable by some of the European powers. This doctrine has also served its purpose well many a time since then, but the resolutions in world-geography and world-politics which have taken place during the past ninety years require a reconsider ation of all our old politics and prospects. During the course of this time our dominion has expanded from coast to coast. Since then the United States has become one of the worldpowers, ranking third in place. However, since 1823 till the present time Uncle Sam had all the work he possibly could do and still has, if he wants to do justice to his people and country, to attend to his own affairs, without meddling with the interests of South American coun tries. Nevertheless he has put himself under the obligation to maintain the general welfare of the people in South America according to the Monroe Doctrine. Has he kept his promise? Has he established a solid foundation for the Latin Americans so that they can progress and prosper? Is the civilization in these countries up to the standard mor ally and physically? Are the educational institutions in such a condi tion as they ought to be? Is the individual welfare secured? We think it is hardly necessary to answer these questions. If we want to advocate and acknowledge such a doctrine at the present time, it goes to prove that we are guilty of criminal negligence. If we do not believe in such a doctrine, we put ourselves in the position of an unpardonable bluffer, for we are advocating something we cannot successfully defend and accomplish. Thus we can conclude from these statements that we either have to modify the Monroe Doctrine, as it now stands, or else fulfill its require ments. We think, however, that the last nine decades show enough proof that we are entirely too much occupied with our own welfare, and, in consequence, we cannot sufficiently perform our duties, according to the obligation stated in the doctrine. At the very outset the European powers never took heed of the doctrine when it was proclaimed, still less sanctioned it. The coalition of England and United States is what deterred France and Spain to set foot on this continent. Since we failed to civilize the South American people and set them on a strong basis, why ought we be so unjust to the inhabitants of these countries, and show our obstinacy towards Germany by hindering her from colonizing South America? * In the first place, on what fact do we base our right to keep out colonies south of the equator, a land nearly unknown to the world at the

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time the Monroe Doctrine went into effect? From this we see that the Monroe Doctrine is “an anachronism south of the Equator,” as a modern writer terms it. Therefore the Doctrine ought to be modified to such degree that it only extends to the Equator. If such a change would be made, it would in many respects benefit the United States and, furthermore, remove the ill-feeling which is at present existing between the United States and Germany on that ac count. The reason why the writer wants the Germans to enter South America in preference to the English is, first, because England has more lands than she can fill or till, and, secondly, because Germany has in dustrial interests in South America, while Great Britain and the other countries merely have commercial interest. The German government and the German people have spared no effort to understand the South American nations, and to place at their disposal the best results of Ger man thought and activity. With a broad and statesmanlike view Ger many has been ever ready to furnish South America with scientists for her universities, with teachers for her schools, with specialists in admin istrative, technical, and sanitary problems, and she is now reaping the benefit of this far-seeing plan. In a word, German culture has come into organic touch with the life of these nations, serving them just as it has served us. It might be of interest to go a little more into detail as to German life and occupation in South America. There are comparatively few German inhabitants in South America, approximately 1,100,000, while there are about 50,000,000 natives, but still they have a considerable influence over the people. The greater number of German immigrants have settled in South Brazil in the states of Sao Paulo, Parana, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande de Sul, and Minas Garaes. These states with 2,330,000 inhabitants living over an area of 470,000 square miles contain 1,000,000 Germans, living among a people of whom only one-sixth are whites of self-governing ability. Generally these immigrants are farmers, save a number of laborers, who have been sent to the mining regions of Minas Garaes by the home colonization companies for work in the mines and the production of sup plies for the mining operations. German farms and plantations cover more than 742,000 acres, on which are 20,000,000 coffee trees, while the trade between those states and Germany amounts to $12,000,000 a year. Germans also go to other parts of South America. Only the more wealthy and cultivated Germans, however, go to these parts. Here they are having a very important influence on commerce, industrial en terprises, banking business, the arts, and every department of civiliza tion. They are excellent citizens and are always appealed to for assist ance in public charities; they as a rule furnish the municipal officers. The leading commercial houses in all the republics have German branches operated by young men sent out from the mother country to conduct the American end of their business.

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It is quite a rule for these men to marry in the country, nor do they condescend to take their wives from the inferior classes. Their posi tions are guarantees of character, so that they have access to the best families, differing in this respect from the English and Americans, who rarely marry with people of the Latin republics. The blue eyes, fair hair, clear complexions and general bonhomie of the Germans make them singularly attractive companions to the merry, black-eyed brunette of our southern neighbors. By his wonderful adaptation to the national customs and popular convention, with his extraordinary ability in the mastery of foreign languages, his absolute grammatical accuracy in con struction with correct pronunciation, he becomes an accomplished mem ber of society, a valuable citizen, a desirable neighbor, and an agreeable companion. While the American, like the Englishman, always aggressize, often offensively so, rarely attains a command of the language su perior to a “gringo” idiom, and contemptuously mentions the people among whom he lives as the “natives,” implying their slight remove in his conception from the aborigines. Since the Germans are liked more by the South Americans and can adapt themselves better to their customs than the Americans, why should we be so contemptuous toward Germany, which more or less shows only jealousy on our part? Have we any reason to complain against Ger many, because she is civilizing and educating the people of South Amer ica? Could we justify ourselves if we should declare war against Ger many because she has failed to observe the Monroe Doctrine which she, in the first place, never acknowledged? If we, who owe so much to the Germans in our own country, in the civilization they have brought here, in the thorough and desert qualities they have added to our institu tions, in the heroism with which they have shed their blood in the cause of freedom, from Steuben to the present day; if we want to wage a war with Germany in order to uphold the Monroe Doctrine, then we deserve to lose the world’s respect. Are we not, at least the greater number of us, related to the Germans by blood ? We ought to be glad to offer our hospitality to Germany and welcome them in this hemisphere, if for no other purpose than that we might secure our own welfare. For the danger that is now threatening the United States is the yellow race. It is a well-known fact that thousands, yes, hundreds of thousands of Japanese are to be found throughout Mexico and the western coast of South America. It has been estimated from good authority that there are from five to ten times as many Japanese soldiers on American and Canadian soil as constitute the whole American standing army. It is Japan’s purpose to make Mexico a base of supplies toward the protection of her interests on this continent. If Mexico gets into the clutches of Japan, what will be our fate some day? Of course, this will not happen to-day nor to-morrow, but now is the time to wake up before it is too late. Not only Japan has been keeping a keen eye on America to find room for her over-crowded country, but China has also been aroused from its long sleep and finds her vast dominion too small and poor to

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support her three hundred million people. As soon as these countries have reached the same stage of civilization as we are enjoying to-day, what will become of the white race in years to come? Both of these countries have been progressing wondrously since the last three to four decades in respect to education and modern equipments in every phase of life. At present there are from four to five thousand Chinese students attending our universities alone, without saying anything about the number in European institutions, who are sent and supported by the Chinese government, and in whose interest it is to learn from us what ever the)'- can, be it our achievements or disaster, and transfer their learning to their people. Japan has a still greater number of young men that are matriculated in our universities. If these two countries unite, which they undoubtedly will in time to come, the equilibrium of the world will be disturbed. Therefore the white races must stand together. Let us create a new Pan-Germanism. Let us discard a notion which has served its time. We have to look ahead a hundred years and not back a hundred years. Let us modify the Monroe Doctrine and let Germany have free access in .South America. Then it will be in Ger many’s interest as well as ours to keep the yellow race out of South America. It is of vital importance to us what peoples in the unrolled future shall till those empty fields, dig those potential mines, utilize those immeasurable forests. No less than much of the best welfare of the future races of the world depends upon our attitude just now as to what race and what civilization shall prevail on that continent, as large as ours. Anglo-Saxondom is not big enough to hold the world together any more, since the awakening of Asia. It will take a bigger combina tion. Let us establish a Pan-Teutonism. It is still time for the safe guarding of the Teutonic predominance. It can be done if Uncle Sam, John Bull, and “Unser Fritz” have sense enough to get together. In this way it is only possible to confirm the world’s peace. Let us propose a three-cornered entente or tripartite treaty to form such an alliance. Let the United States say to Germany that so far as active and hostile opposition by us is concerned: “Welcome to South America south of the Equator. Do not come nearer to us than you are now;” provided Germany says to Great Britain: “Sleep in peace. We have no further need of your possessions. Let us be friends;” and provided that Ger many and Great Britain both say to the United States: “We guarantee your ‘status quo’ and your paramount and indisputable interest on the American hemisphere from Canada to the Equator. Let us force the peace of the world.” AVGUST PAMPERIN, T2.

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his reign cast a spell upon the rest of the world. French manners and speech were eagerly imitated abroad, and, in fact, many courts were frenchified. In perusing the history of Louis XIV’s reign, however, one cannot fail to observe a certain superficialness and hollowness. The luxury and profligacy of the French court knew no bounds. It fostered a general dissoluteness of morals, for which the “Grand Monarquc” himself set the example. In his private life he disdained to be bound by any code of morality or even of decency. Among his favorites at court there was a woman who exerted, in matters of state as well as in private life, a very great influence over him. This woman was Francoise d’Aubigne Maitenon. She was the granddaughter of Agrippa d’Aubigne, the famous general of Henry IV. His son Constant, the father of Maitenon, was a de bauchee who brought his family into the direst misery. Francoise was born in a prison at Niort, on the 27th of November, 1635. Her younger days were spent in poverty and misery. At the age of sixteen she mar ried Scarron, a burlesque poet. Scarron was to her a friend, not a hus band. He gained for her a position in society. Beautiful, clever, and calculating, she won many admirers. Under Scarron’s tutorage she learned to read Latin, and to speak Italian and Spanish. After eight years Scarron died. For several years after her husband's death she lived in strictest seclusion, until Madame De Montespan, a mistress of Louis XIV, appointed her governess of the children whom she had had by the king. It was at the court! that Louis XIV made her acquaintance. To Louis, her cold, self-reliant manner was at first offen sive; later, however, he became used to her and finally liked her so much that he made her Marchioness de Maitenon in 1678. From this time on Maitenon steadily advanced in the favor of the king. The Marquise of Montespan withdrew from the court and lived in complete retirement. Maitenon now brought on a! reconciliation between Louis XIV and his wife Maria Theresa, for Louis had shame fully neglected his wife and was entirely estranged from her. The queen died in July, 1683, in Mme. Maitenon's arms. On the death of Maria Theresa, Maitenon rose to a position infinitely higher than that reached by any earlier favorite, and availed herself of it to set before Louis the choice either of parting with her or of making her his wife. In January, 1684, their marriage was celebrated in the presence of a few witnesses. Scarcely had Maitenon attained this predominance when she allied herself with Louvois for the persecution of the Protestants. Cold and rigorous to herself, she was equally hard toward others. To her bigoted Catholic spirit nothing seemed better and nobler than the eradication of heresy. Heavy blows fell on the Huguenots. To them all pensions, offices, dignitaries, etc., were closed. They were ruthlessly persecuted by brutal dragonnades. The Huguenots met all this maltreatment with most patient and dignified bearing. When, however, on October 22, 1685, the parlement of Paris registered the royal law revoking the Edict

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of Nantes, their patience came to an end. Over three hundred thousand Huguenots left France. By the revocation of the Edict of Nantes the Huguenots were forbidden to practice religion, even in private houses and assemblages, their churches were destroyed and emigration was prohibited. The Huguenots who succeeded in fleeing from France found welcome reception in Holland, England, and Prussia. The refugees brought to their new homes their intelligence and their energy. The loss to France was immeasurable. The effect upon France was similar to the effect which the expulsion of the Moriscoes produced upon Spain. France was deprived of its most precious element in its population, the element that constitutes part of the backbone of a nation. It was, however, not alone in affairs of the state that Maitenon influ enced Louis XIV. Her influence was also noticeable in the social life of the court. It had a moderating force. As the “Grand Roi” advanced in age, the splendid fetes of Versailles gradually diminished in number. Festivities and amusements were reduced. Louis XIV spent much of his time in Maitenon’s presence. Even his ministers came to her rooms, and together they discussed the problems and affairs of state. Maitenon had her spies everywhere. Under the pretext of a benevolent and sym pathetic nature, she took the distribution of the royal bounty almost to « herself. She devoted large sums of money to the convent school of Saint-Cyr for the maintenance of four hundred daughters of poor noble families, a place which she also designed as a refuge for herself after the king’s death. When finally the sun of “le roi-soleil” was nearing the western horizon to set forever, after a reign of over seventy years, Maitenon hurried to Saint-Cyr, in order to insure her safety. Louis XIV had made no pro visions for her in his testament. She had, however, provided herself with the necessary means to subsist on for the remainder of her life. The last years of Madame de Maitenon were spent in absolute retire ment. All visitors to Saint-Cyr, with the exception of Peter the Great of Russia, found it impossible to get an audience with her. She died on the 15th of April, 1719, and was buried in the chapel of Saint-Cyr. Before her death she had bequeathed her estate at Maitenon to her brother’s child, who had married the Marechal de Noailles. To this family it still belongs. In January, 1794, Maitenon’s tomb was dese crated by the revolutionists. Her corpse was mutilated and cast into a large hole in the cemetery. A French writer says of Madame de Maitenon: “Whatever may have been the faults of her youth and of her life, she showed after the death of Louis XIV a sense of dignity which generally has been wanting in the favorites of kings. . . . After all she had one great merit—she kept Louis XIV from becoming Louis XV.” WALTER A. SCHUMANN, ’12.

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The average American knows camparatively little of the true Europe. This fact frequently causes misunderstandings and frictions. Much of the prejudice against the Germans has also come over from European sources; the continental cablegrams have usually gone through London, and there have been retouched by the spirit of anti-Germanism. Thus the Germans have too often been drawn as boisterous ruffians seeking to disturb the peace of the world. Many people have regarded the Germans as dreamers, others have associated them with nothing but military drill and maltreatment of the German soldier. The German art and literature is said to be formless and shapeless, and its social life is said to be lacking beauty and elegance. Not all of these misconceptions can be uprooted merely by a flying trip through the country. The traveler must stay longer and really enter into the spirit of German life and culture. Nevertheless even the hasty visitor will soon discover that the much maligned German policeman knows nothing but politeness even for the most superfluous question, while the one who stays longer feels more strongly from day to day how many of the differences from his native land are superficial and how many of the deeper features are the more common to the Germans. The whole progress and development of the cities together with the spirit of the land will show him distinctively the origin of many well-known features of American life. Even among those who are willing seriously to enter into the spirit of the land very many feel confused and puzzled. They cannot deter mine what the modern German is aiming at. But all these apparent contradictions make up a well-organized and unified national character, and he who examines thoroughly these contrasting forces in German life must at length discover that they are the same energies which are shaping modern American life, only in different forms and somewhat different cultural conditions. The modern German is thoroughly nationalistic. This has not always been so. To those who know Germany only through its classical liter ature this change might seem striking; it might cause in them the idea that the modern German is a chauvinist. Nothing, however, is further from the German attitude. Indeed, the modern German is proud of his fatherland and its achievements, but he is certainly no less aware of how much it lacks some tendencies and faculties and admires these in others. The German nationalism is a loyal belief in the mission of the German spirit in the world. The idea is to forget the provincialism which separates man from man and to enter into the citizenship of the empire. The colorless and characterless cosmopolitanism has been swept away by the enthusiasm for the German empire. The old, often ridiculed desire of the German to imitate foreign things and to esteem everything which comes over from without the boun daries of the land was the by-product of the cosmopolitan Germany

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which has now entirely disappeared. The modern German language itself is a witness of the effort to uphold pure German against the influx of foreign idioms. Yet the modern German has not lost entirely his talent for entering into the spirit of foreign nations. He easily learns foreign languages and feels at home in foreign literatures, and when he travels adjusts himself without effort to the spirit of the nation he visits. All this finds its background in a most serious love for international peace on the part of the German nation. Germany has now had un broken peace for over forty years, and the Emperor, who has been de nounced as a war-lord, has been on the throne for more than twenty years without drawing the sword. Certainly the modern German loves the nation’s army and her military service. Living in the center of Europe, tightly pressed on all sides by excitable neighbors, he knows that a strong army is the only safeguard against national dangers and destruction. But the same German who is fond of the army of his fatherland has the strongest desire that there be no need of its ever being led to the battlefield. He knows how easily any trivial quarrel can excite the hysteric element of the nation, and sees clearly that the most fortunate war would disturb the steady development of his nation, and that an unfortunate one would ruin everything. It is true that there is less heard in Germany than in America about systematic agita tion of peace, but this does not in the least indicate a weaker love for peace. The modern German loves strict order and cleanliness in the cities, which know nothing of slums. This change has not only revolutionized the German city life, but it has changed the entire attitude of the German mind. The modern German also has a strong liking for edu cation and the promotion of the industries of his country, which has greatly increased the wealth of the German nation as well as her popu lation. This change is not to everybody’s liking. Many do not want to forget the life of the time when Germany was poor, but when its philosophy and literature were in the most flourishing condition. Ger many is no more the poor, underpaid and underfed schoolmaster of the world. On the contrary, the greater means of the country allow the German to live a life of joy in art, music and drama. To a stranger who comes into a German city it appears as if pleasure seeking were the central aim of its inhabitants. The German of to-day seems to live in joy and in fun, taking life easy. Though he seems to realize that he is living in a world of labor and strife, he is in quest of an artistic world. Esthetic enjoyment seems to be the life element of the German nation. Is such a nation really able to do hard work and to fight the battle of industry? The experts who travel through Germany and visit her workshops, her seaports and commercial centers, and her farms, will not be troubled with such a doubt. At every turn of the road he feels that the Germans are a working nation, an army of laborers. Their

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economy and enterprise is known the world over. But this economy and enterprise would not have secured such results had not the Ger man an inborn delight in industrious activity. He loves amusements in his leisure hours, but he knows that work is work, and that it should be done with the best possible efforts. While at work he likes to be as far as possible free from all discipline. This, no doubt, will help to develop a future spirit of independence in the German which does not believe in anything that does not suit his taste or liking. To the German his individuality is a center of his rights, but his final aim is never the individual; his aim is life and progress of his com munity as an independent unity. To the German science, religion and art are realities which everyone serves without reference to personal men. He is loyal to them as ideals, not to serve any individual men. This spirit has already been prevailing at the time of the Reformation. This living for art, science, religion and progress of the state is to be achieved by every one in his particular way. It is not a source of special rights to the German, but a source of special duty. All his particular gifts and tendencies must find expression; he is not to fulfill a task just as his neighbor does it, but he must feel that he is expressing himself in his individual uniqueness. To subordinate himself to others would mean to him a prostitution of his inborn personality. This feature of the typical German often leads to intolerable stub bornness, which often is a hindrance to co-operation. All his little likes and dislikes, all his moods and prejudices must find their particular expression. Thus every association becomes broken up into discordant groups, and every group into as many opinions as members. In every field likeness to others means to the German a lack of individuality and a partial destruction of his right to exist. This old German desire of individual diversity, this antagonism of inner forces is the problem which is .at the bottom of all unrest amongst the Germans of to-day, and also in German-American localities.

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In its onward course “The Black and Red" has with this issue arrived at the threshhold of a new year, and it behooves the 1911-1912 editorial staff to bid farewell to a dear friend and welcome the new editorial staff, upon whom the duty now devolves to guide this, our friend, “The Black and Red,” along the path of college journalism. It is with a mingled feeling of grief, relief and satisfaction that we place the management of our college paper into different hands; we grieve and hesitate to give up the editor’s pen because it means the cessation of work which we have learned to like and take pleasure in; we heave a deep sigh of relief, knowing that, as our successors enter upon their new duties, the heavy responsibility of editing and man aging the college journal, which has rested upon our shoulders, is transferred to those of others, and a smile of satisfaction flits over our countenance because we are well aware of the fact that the new staff

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is fully capable to cope with all difficulties that may arise in the publi cation of “The Black and Red,” and that they are able to deal with all situations in such a manner as to spell success for our college paper. Success is what we have striven to attain. Whether our efforts to publish a well-balanced college paper, depicting the literary, social and athletic activities at our institution and to maintain the standard of “The Black and Red” as established by our predecessors, and, if possible, to raise it, has met with some degree of accomplishment, we leave to the unbiased judgment of the public. As for us, we feel that the task we set ourselves has been but half completed and that there is much room for improvement. Nevertheless, with the small time allotted to us for journalistic activities by our crowded curriculum staring us into the face, we have tried to put forth all our efforts and done the best of our ability to edit a paper which would, in some measure, do justice to Northwestern. In this we have been greatly assisted by enthusiastic professors and some alumni members. But most of all we must compliment the pa triotic student body for its liberal contribution to the literary column and for other valuable services rendered by them. Such spirit as evinced by the students we believe to be indicative of increased interest taken in “The Black and Red” and it certainly stands to reason that this spirit ought to be fostered among us. As to the departing stalf it is their highest resolve not to let the memory of their college paper sink into oblivion, but foster the spirit of loyalty to “The Black and Red” in their hearts, and though not being active members of the staff anymore, nevertheless to promote its welfare in every way possible as passive members—“go thou forth and do likewise.”

APPOINTMENTS AND ELECTIONS. On Feb. 28, the Faculty appointed the following students to “The Black and Red” staff: From the Junior Class: Justus Ruege of West Allis and Ernest Quehl of Hutchinson, Minn. From the Sophomore Class: Reinhold Fenske of Hustisford and William Beitz of Brownsville. From the Freshman Class: Leon Drowatzky of Sparta. The following day Paul Froehlke called a meeting of the new staff for the purpose of organization. The result of the election reads as follows: Walter Hillmer, Editor-in-Chief. Leonard Hoeniger,.Business Manager. Reinhold Fenske, Assistant Business Manager. William Lueckel, Exchange Editor.

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Ernst Quehl, Athletic Editor. Ernst Ave-Lallamant, De Rebus Omnibus. Justus Ruege, College Notes. Leon Drowatzky, Local Editor. William Beitz, Campus and Classroom. As Max Cowalsky, T4, handed in his resignation from the staff upon medical advice, Ernst Ave-Lallament was appointed as his successor for the unexpired term of office. May the efforts of the new editorial staff be crowned with success, and may it realize the ideal it has undoubtedly set itself. ;

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With this issue the management of “The Black and Red” is again transferred to new hands, and the departing editors can leave their work with a feeling of grateful satisfaction resulting only from the knowl edge that the local merchants have again been very active in giving their support to the paper, to which the present status of the finances testifies. They have helped us keep our little raft afloat through the storms of pecuniary disappointments, yes, it may be admitted here, they have been the potent factor in making the paper possible. Since their aid is of such vital importance, is it not gravely necessary to foster this idea of mutual assistance? Furthermore, this method is but a rudi ment of the game of business, and on this principle is built the prosperity of a community. Of course the paper has a circulation not only among the students but in other places, including Watertown and vicinity, but let us be foremost in loyally patronizing our advertisers. Probably a few feel as though they ought to do some trading in the city where their parents live. But is this really the case? Consider the actual conditions and convince yourselves. Is it not the _ local merchant who is constantly making improvements in the city which is your place of residence the greater part of the year, the city which you must properly call your home? Do not his activities tend to better your environments in every respect? Does he not provide you with the convenience of an excellent public library? You are all well aware of this, but can you expect him to do this without it redounding to his benefit to some extent Yes, the local merchant has a claim on your trade; all of it is due him. Or do you contemplate using him as long as advantage and gain prompt and then gently discard him? In general and to “the general” just a few words regarding that phase of destruction of home trade brought about by taking the bait laid in the good bargains pictured by mail-order houses. Beware of those bargains. By them one is led to compare only the prices and one forgets about the quality or durability of the goods. Of course the prices quoted may then be lower, but do not overlook for the time being the ex-

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pense, time and trouble of ordering and shipping, and the risk and possibility of receiving misrepresented goods. You are expected to send payment in advance and the bargain generally remains as made whether desirable or not. Hence the fact that these firms are flourishing ought hardly to encourage their patronage. Let the merchant take all the risk and responsibility of shipping upon himself for you. You will profit by trading with him. It lies in the interest of the retailer that he gives satisfaction to his customers, as his honor and reputation and his success in business is at stake. He has to keep the good will of the people. It is even in the interest of the manufacturer that their goods give satisfaction to the consumer. Exercise good judgment in spending money over which you have authority and spend it in your home town. You’ll feel that you are helping build up the community in which you live. It would be the height of folly and indiscretion to send it to some disinterested outside firm, which would hardly con tribute to athletics or help the institution in any other way. The careful observer has occasionally heard the voice of the “knocker” in the form of some careless, disparaging remark implying that Watertown is not as progressive or up-to-date as it might be. As to the truth these remarks convey, let each one be his own judge, but as to the one who spreads them broadcast, one may draw the painfully accurate conclusion that in most cases he tries to conceal the fact that he hails from a place far less progressive and barely worthy of a dot on the map. His opinions are therefore woefully weightless. Let also the last remnant of this spirit disappear and fulfil your duty to your community, your advertiser and yourself, by patronizing your adver tisers. Patronize each and all of them and not single out a select few, partly ignoring others. By doing so you will cultivate and promote good fellowship and be on the right road to success socially and finan cially. Let us strive to this end.

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THE BOY SCOUTS. A movement which has spread throughout the country during the past few years is the “Boy Scout” movement, and it has spread with great success. The object of the “Boy Scout” movement is not, as might be judged from outward appearances, to put these boys in a condition so that they are prepared for war, but so that they are prepared to help man kind. One of the rules to which the boy scout binds himself is to “try to do something good to some one each day.” In one of our large cities the organization has made it their duty, under supervision of the city officials, to rid the public parks of all tree-destroying insects. In another they have planted a large number of tress and are caring for them.

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Aside from all these things the main good of the movement is that which the boy himself derives therefrom. Men say how in large cities the present youthful generation was degenerating physically and men tally, and it was for this reason that a great movement was started which would better their lot. The boys were brought out into nature and taught to shoot, to skate, to swim, to run, to handle tools and to roam through nature with seeing eyes. Thus they have helped the young boy to get away from the bad life and habits into which a young boy can so easily fall. With all its other aims the main object of the organization will remain to be: To better the lot of the younger boy in the cities.

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storms. Even a reckless vein can be found in him in his defying partisan demands and disregarding warnings. When personally misunderstood or misrepresented he may become irritated, but nothing so stirs his wrath as threats of punishment at the polls. Taft has the courage to meet political defeats undismayed; if the people do not like his ways they can do the next best thing. He is not afraid to change a policy if he sees he is in the wrong; with his bluntness and truth-speaking, however, these conversions create a rude jar felt by every one. Often, also, the course is, through ignorance, not altered until too late. But with all this he is more fit to be called our “beloved” President in the true sense of the word than a great many other so-called “beloveds.”

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COLLEGE MOTES OUR DEBATING SOCIETIES. On Feb. 17, and 24, the Lyceum and Philomathian Debating Societies rendered their respective programs. Due to reorganization this year’s elocutionary work was somewhat delayed, but both societies are now on a better working basis and thus success is assured. The Faculty Ad visory Committee, consisting of Professor Ave-Lallamant, Dr. A. Iioermann and Professor Iiuth, has spared no efforts in arousing enthusiasm among the students for debating and other oratorical activities in our societies, and if one is to judge by the rendering of the first programs, the student body has responded with a more than mediocre impetus. The following programs were rendered: By the Lyceum Debating Society on Feb. 17: By the President, Paul Froehlke 1. Opening Address 2. Music numbers by Freshmen Orchestra: (a) When Broadway Was a Pasture. (b) The Rattler, March. 3. Debate—Resolved, That the recall should be adopted and applied to elective and appointive officers, including the elective and ap pointive judiciary. Affirmative: Stiemke, Beitz and Hillmer. Negative: Medenwald, Fenske and Marolm. 4. Reading—Aschermittwoch..................................... G. Fischer 5. Reading—Perfect Tribute...................................... . II. Rosin By the Philomathian Debating Society on Feb. 24: 1. Musical selection by Freshmen Orchestra.................Path to Heaven 2. Opening address.............................By the president, Walter Pankow 3. Debate—Resolved, That the adoption of the Commission Form of Municipal Government will solve the political problems of the American cities. Affirmative: A. Sitz, M. Cowalsky and H. Hensel. Negative: H. Pankow, E. Ave-Lallamant and M. Wehausen. H. Lietzan 4. Harras, der kuehne Springer 5. Impromptu Speech—What benefit would be derived of a library to which the student could have free access at any time. In their opening address the presidents of both societies set forth the requisites which would bring favorable results and showed how a de bating society, when properly conducted, could do much to promote the welfare of a school. During the debates, in which the parties attacking the recall and those defending the adoption of the commission form of municipal government were declared victorious by judges constituted from Faculty members, the controversial spirit, as pertaining to debates, which for a long time lay dormant and smouldering at our institution,

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broke forth anew in a bright blaze of energetic life. Northwestern, after all, has debaters and after debating has been practised to a greater ex tent, a college debating team ought to be organized. Then Northwest ern could not only match itself with other colleges On the field of ath letics, but also on the field of debating. Lyceum and Philomathian, keep up your good work.

A PETITION GRANTED.

As the result of a petition granted to them by the Faculty, the 1912 graduating class will hold its commencement exercises in the Turner Opera House of Watertown, June 18. For a great many years the gradu ation ceremonies have always taken place in the “Aula” or in the college park, but these places have proved altogether inadequate. In fact, the college chapel has already been discarded as a place for the holding of such exercises, and what outdoor celebrations can come to experience has shown.

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III. Songs— 1. Winds in the Trees...................................................... 2. There, Little Girl, Don’t Cry...................................... 3. Sing Mir Dein Lied...................................................... (With violin obligato by John Bade, Student.) Mrs. E. J. Hoermann.

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VI. Reading—King Robert of Sicily Mrs. E. J. Hoermann. (Music by Rossiter Cole.)

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HEALTH IMPROVING. The students were pleasantly surprised when Dr. 'William Notz, Sr., suddenly made his appearance in his classroom on Feb. 23, to instruct classes which otherwise would have been left inactive for that day by the departure of their professor, Dr. William Notz, Jr., for St. Louis, Mo., where he gave a lecture at the Concordia Lutheran Seminary on Babylonian excavations. The fact that our beloved professor has again been with us, although for a short time, gives testimony of his improv ing health, and it is our sincere hope that he, by the grace of God, may again soon take up his duties at this institution.

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©E EEI1IEJS ©M3MHB0S THE NOBEL PRIZES. Alfred Nobel, the originator of the Nobel prizes, was, as our authority has it, the inventor of a new way of making money and a new way of spending it. By manufacturing dynamite after the British Government had pronounced it valueless, Nobel made $9,000,000. The bulk of this fortune he devoted to rewarding contemporary greatness. In accordance with Nobel’s wish the income of his estate is annually divided into five equal parts and these are bestowed respectively upon the persons who during the preceding year have made the most important discovery in physics, in chemistry, in physiology or medicine, or produced the most important work in literature of an “idealistic” character, and done most for the promotion of peace. The selections for the peace prize is left to the Norwegian Storthiny and the selection for the rest to the Swedish academies. Sixty-five persons have been given Nobel prizes since 1901. Germany has received sixteen of these and heads all departments except the peace. France has received ten prizes; England, seven; Holland, five; Russia, Italy, Switzerland and Sweden, four each; Denmark, Spain, Belgium, Austria and the United States, two each, and Norway, one. The two Nobel prizes with which the United States has been honored came to Professor Michelson of the University of Chicago for his investigations of the wave-length of the light and to Theodore Roosevelt for the part he played in promoting peace between Russia and Japan.

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Any collection of Japanese pictures, whether paintings or embroideries, is quite sure to contain a picture of Fuji San, the sacred mountain of Japan. I remember having seen a very beautiful picture of it in the Field museum, Jackson Park, Chicago. So it was the thought of seeing the real Fuji that was foremost in my mind when I started on my trip to Japan. I left Golden Gate on board the Tenyo Maru and spent many idle hours reading Murray’s handbook. When we arrived at Yokohama we hoped to see Mt. Fuji, but clouds obstructed our view of it. I spent a few days in Tokyo and Nikko, then on the fifteenth of July, the first day of the climbing season, I returned to Yokohama. After spending the day on the Bund I took a rickshaw to Urami station in the evening, where I boarded a midnight train for Gotemba, a place some forty miles southwest of Yokohama and nine miles from Shubashiri, the village at the foot of the mountain. It was 3 o’clock and still dark and cloudy when I arrived at Gotemba. The quiet of the night was broken by several hotel keepers, who came running from their buildings, on either side of the long street, shouting to the tourists who got off the train, and trying to attract their attention by swinging large paper lanterns. Among those who came to Gotemba that morning were some Japanese pilgrims, dressed in white. I noticed that they had small bells dangling at their belts. Thousands of these pilgrims go up the mountain every summer, they believe that a visit to the summit of the sacred Fuji will purify their souls. As I was starting on my nine-mile walk to the next village I noticed a man with two saddle horses, a rare sight in Japan. After some diffi culty in making myself understood I hired him to take me to the place I was bound for. We passed many rice fields and often came upon small huts with thatched roofs. As it gradually grew lighter I could see the outlines of the huge mountain ahead of me. The fellow at my side was singing some native songs and sometimes I would try to talk to him, but all I could say in Japanese was limited to one or two phrases concerning the weather. At 6 o’clock we rode into the village of Shubashiri, where I was to continue my journey afoot. I did not linger in the village. After paying my man his two yen I hired a Japanese guide, drank a cup of tea at a chaya and bought an Alpenstock made of pine wood. The guide set a very slow pace, but I decided to let him lead, for he knew what was best. I had no special outfit other than a good pair of mountain boots, which I put on over two pairs of stockings and prevented chafing by applying some strips of zink-oxide adhesive plaster to my heels. I was in good con-

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dition for walking, as I had walked from Nikko to Lake Chuzenzi the day before. Nor was I unmindful of the dangers of fatigue in a twelvethousand-foot climb, for I had had some experience in the Cascades with a party of mountaineers from Seattle. But Fuji is really easy to climb. There is a well-beaten path leading all the way to the top, and there is no snow or ice until you reach the summit. Along the way and at equal distances from each other are small huts or stations, where one may rest and get a cup of tea if a tip of ten or fifteen sen is given to the man or girl living there. Like most volcanic mountains, Fuji stands isolated from the range, so that nearly all of the mountain, from sea level to crater, can be seen at one time. That is one reason why Fuji is so beautiful. Its gentle slop ing sides and flat top give it the appearance of a large frustrated cone. The snow-capped summit set off against a blue sky and the wonderful cloud-effects often seen on the mountain, make Fuji truly beautiful. One does not wonder that this mountain is the pride of the Japanese people and that it has been called the sacred mountain of Japan. Not only has it been the theme of artists, but even the Japanese alphabet contains a letter called Yama, in the shape of Fuji’s crest; this is the name by which we know it in our geographies. The word Fuji is said to mean “the lonely one” and the term is applied to all other mountains of the empire. Mt. Rainier is known in Japan as Tacoma Fuji. The foot of the mountain is cultivated up to about a thousand feet, then large pine trees cover its sides, until finally the timber line is reached and nothing but lava rock and snow are found. I would some times stop for a few moments while climbing a somewhat steep ledge and look down upon the surrounding country. The village of Shubashiri now looked like a mere speck; to the north lay the beautiful Lake Yamanata, of the Hakone district, while to the east, about twenty miles distant, was the blue Pacific. I had noticed very few flowers growing on the mountain, but I plucked some yellow mustard blossoms and a blue flower resembling our lobelia. It was three o’clock when I finally reached the top. Hungry, and numbed from the cold wind which blew round the summit, I stepped into a lava hut which was built on the edge of the crater. Here I found a group of pilgrims preparing a meal of rice and vegetables, of which they offered me a dish. One of the men was a priest, and when he saw me he took my Alpenstock and impressed his official seal upon the wood with a rubber stamp, to certify that I had climbed the sacred mountain. The lava hut, which was only a cave with boards laid on the ground to sleep upon, was certainly a queer place to spend the night. I hardly realized that I was twelve thousand three hundred feet above the sea, except perhaps by the temperature, which was very low. I was sur rounded by strange and foreign people, but I never thought of fear. They may not have been ruffians, but even a Japanese robber, it seems to me, would not frighten me very much—they are such small people.

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With the wind howling outside I rolled up in a blanket and went to sleep. At seven o’clock next morning I awoke to find the sun shining over a sea of clouds. I arose, ate some rice, and paid the men two yen for lodging the guide and myself. Then I walked along the edge of the crater, but did not descend. The crater is about five hundred feet deep and inactive since 1707. It is about two thousand feet across. I walked only a short distance along the edge and then began the descent of the mountain, taking the lead and letting my guide follow. We passed through a cloud and it began to rain. We did not go down by the same route we had come up, but went in leaps and bounds over the lava cin ders, reaching the bottom in four hours. The poor guide had to stop to put on a new pair of straw sandals, for his old ones were completely ruined by the cinders. That is not, however, an extraordinary occur rence, for I saw many sandals which had been discarded along the way. I had climbed Fuji San and had realized my wish. Now I turned my back upon the glorious mountain and started for Gotemba on the little horse-car which runs there from Shubashiri. Before leaving I had an amusing experience. When I wanted to pay my guide for his services, I found that I had only a ten yen note and I had to wait an hour or more (taking a later car for Gotemba) until some person was found who could change the note, no one seemed to have five dollars, that is ten yen. A few days later I was again on the boat, this time homeward bound. The red sun had just set in the west as we passed out of the harbor. There against the beautiful sky stood Fuji in all its majesty, the cone, black in its own shadow, loomed high above the clouds. Fuji San, cried all the Japanese on the deck. Fuji was bidding them farewell. The next day when I showed them my Alpenstock with the priest’s seal stamped upon it, I was the most envied person on the boat. HANS D. GAEBLER, ’07.

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ing to the latest plans and so thoroughly in every respect that much could be expected of it in the future. “Then I was introduced to the ‘Alma Mater,’ as she is fondly called. Judging from her conversation, she is first class in every respect. Her humor especially captivated me. While taking a stroll with ‘Howard Payne,’ who by the way is a young chap of ten years with a great fu ture before him, we found a ‘Sandburr.’ Upon closer examination we found that it was well-proportioned and well worth the time spent in examining it. Our stroll was further interrupted by the arrival of a ‘Messenger’ from the ‘Acropolis.’ Although young in years, he had the knowledge and wisdom of a man of thirty. He announced to us that a certain ‘Lincolnian' chap desired our presence at supper. We, of course, were delighted and started for his home. “As we were crossing the ‘Susquehanna’ a ‘Scout’ told my companion that he was wanted at once by the editor of the ‘Tempe Normal Stu dent.’ So the ‘Messenger’ and I made the journey alone. He told me about the 'Susquehanna,’ how it fluctuated and how at times it was enjoyed by all. I was likewise informed that the ‘Scout’ had just come to that part of the country, but that the people received him with open arms, so good an impression did he make upon the people from the very start. “As we neared our destination, the sun had set and darkness was slowly enveloping the universe. Suddenly the blast of a ‘Clarion’ an nounced the arrival of the ‘Advance’ guard which had come to meet us. The ‘Echo’ of the ‘Clarion’ reverberated among the hills. In this manner I was escorted to the ‘Acropolis.’ As we neared the building my eye was attracted by a bright light. When we reached the building I saw a ‘Cresset’ on the roof, whose light was so bright that one might say that it lighted up the whole ‘World.’ “I was welcomed by the proprietor and after supper was told of his hobby of star-gazing. Of course I was interested and we went up into his tower. There he pointed out a star to me which he had just discov ered, the ‘Pacific Star’ he called it. Its brightness distinguished it from the others. Then he showed me some facts he had recorded about it by means of a ‘Polygraph’ in his ‘Almanack.’- In this ‘Almanack’ I found many interesting things, one was that an ‘Aerolith’- fell near his place a short time ago which had the shape of Jove’s ‘Aegis.’ “Glancing in the ‘Mirror’ that hung upon the wall, I noticed a book lying on the table at the opposite end of the room. It was handsomely bound in ‘Red and Blue’ and contained a college story. In this book the ‘Student’ refers to his ‘College Days’ and tells of his struggle with the ‘Exponent’ in mathematics. He claims that he worked harder than that celebrated ‘Daedalian’- youth ever did; but he was amply repaid by weekly letters from a certain person, letters that he termed ‘College Breezes,’ and so his cares were driven away. “My attention was suddenly distracted by the squeaking of a ‘Pivot;’ but after the newness wears off, things will undoubtedly run smoother.

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It was then suggested that we go below to the library and enjoy a cigar. To this 1 assented and upon entering the room found a copy of ‘Life’ upon the table. But this paper comes from Arizona and not New York. Lying beside it was another book bound in ‘Black and Gold’ and entitled the ‘Trinitonian.’ Upon gazing at the contents I was amazed at the wealth of the material contained therein. Likewise I found a ‘Gazette’' bound in “Crimson” leather. Glancing over the ‘Index’ I found that it contained an article which stated that a certain ‘Tiger’ made quite a commotion in that part of the country. Then the clock struck eleven and I bade him good-night. As luck would have it the train that I intended to take was an hour late and con sequently I was there in time to take it. Here ends my story and as you must be tired, I bid you good-night.” So he ended and left me alone. Then a feeling of sadness came over me when I thought that I must bid them all good-by. But before I go I wish every one the best of success and may all their troubles be few and far between.

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means torment to remem ber the Latin. Student: Yes, the Latin “exercitum.” —Mede (Feb. 7) : To-day Charles Dickens is a hundred years old after he died. —Prep.: That new Junior is some fellow; in what class is he? —Prof.: Wenn du kaust, bekommst du fuenf, Marks. K-l-i (to his classmate): Did I “kau”? —Please don’t get fresh to E-k-f, because he has been at college three years. —Prof.: Haben sie Bauchweh, K-l-r? K-l-r: No, sir, I am just shaking the desk. —Soph (trying to translate Homer which he has not prepared) : Tell me, O Muse—eh—eh—tell me, O Muse, how to translate this. —H-e: There was some new land discovered this morning. F-l-d: Where? H-e: In E-l-g’s left ear. —Prof.: What is a tundra? N-m-n: An iceberg. —Gust (speaking of politics): I am a Republican. E-n-y: I am a publican, too. —Fish (translating “pecunia me deficit”) : Mir fehlt der Mut. —G-r-d (pointing to L-n-d’s epaulets): Look out, those things are fall ing from your shoulders.

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—Freshman: Then you draw a perpendicular to the equilateral point A. —When the Prof, told him he was a model boy, H-w-e went to the dic tionary and found that he was only a small imitation of the real thing. —In der Religionstunde: Was sollte dem Abraham werden? Joe (nach langen Schweigen): Eine Magd. —Popular songs which have become favorites: “They Always Pick on Me” reminds Fish so much of his daily trou bles, and also brings much consolation to him. “My Baby Rose,” by Otto. “Alma, wo wohnst du?” by McGraw. “Over on the West Side Is My Home,” composed by Anny. “Any Little Girl,” etc., by Fritz H. —Senior (taking up Cicero) : Oh, say! Latin is easy. I wish I had taken it. Look here (pointing to several passages: “Forti dux in aro.” Forty ducks in a row. “Passus sum jam”—Pass us some jam. “Bone leges Caesaris”—Bony legs of Caesar.—Ex.

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CLOTHES FOR FIRST CLASS WORK AT MODERATE PRICES

DENNINGER’S GROUND FLOOR STUDIO 312 MAIN STREET IS THE PLACE

Dr. William Teich

We are pleased to an nounce a complete showing of New Spring Styles in Clothing for Men and Boys. We are in a posi tion to supply our patrons with absolutely the highest grade clothing produced in the country—and it is our special aim to let the pubtic know it

Large Assortment f ^LEAGUE Ml Best Quality —sEK Lowest Prices H Good Service £ Has Made Our Store HEADQUARTERS FOR

Base Ball Goods 9-10 A. M. 2-4 P. M. 7-8 P. M.

WM. G. PRIT2LAFF&C0. Watertown, Wis.

307 Main Street

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DRS. A. & F. SCHLUETER DENTISTS Watertown, Wis*

313 Main Street

Wheat Sheaf Brand

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CREAMERY BUTTER

Jahnke’s Celebrated Ice Cream Such as you would put before guests. Manufactured By

Jahnke Creamery

Watertown, Wis.

101 Western Avcnne

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W. D. SPKOESSER & CO. JEWELERS

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LEO RUESGH’S SHOES 210 MAIN STREET -

PIANOS 111 MAIN ST.

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WATERTOWN. WIS.

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JEWELERS

OFFICIAL WATCH INSPECTORS for the C. M. & ST. P. RY. CO. and T. M. E. R. and L. CO. Watertown, Wisconsin

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E®dl Cairefl® 5 cent CIGARS ARE ALWAYS GOOD

BY THE WAYHAVE YOU EVER SEEN OUR LINE OF

POCKET KNIVES, SAFETY RAZORS, ETC? If not you ought to. We carry a very large assortment. DON’T COST MUCH EITHER

THE COOLEY GROCERY HOUSE GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS 413 WESTERN AVENUE

E. H. COOK, M. D. Practice limited to EYE. EAR. NOSE AND THROAT Hours: 9:30 to 12 a. m.j 1:30 to 4 p. m.j 7 to 8 Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Sundays, 10 to I a. m. Telephone 305-Y. Office, Hertcl & Hoffmann Bldg. Watertown, Wia.

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New Method Laundry DIETER & ULLRICH, Prop. ’Phone 81-Y

218 First Street

Give your Laundry to

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GEORGE KOBS, Manager. STUDENTS LAUNDRY AGENCY

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DR. E. J. HOERMANN

Dentist Over Wig-genhorn’s Jewelry Store Entrance on First Street

COR. FIRST and MAIN STREETS

Telephone No. 258

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Grocer BEDFORD

CLIFTON 296 In. high

2^6 In.high

Arrow Notch COLLARS

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Clnett, reahody & Co., Mafccrg

Insure your buildings and contents in good strong companies. REPRESENTED BY

Fred W. Gamm WATERTOWN, WIS.

611-613 MAIN STREET

F. W. KURZWEG DEALER IN

FINE BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS : : Please Give Us a Trial We try to Give Satisfaction 402 Main Straet

F. J. KOSER

EBERLE’S DRUG STORE is headquarters for everythin* in the CAMERA LINE. We are agents for all KODAK GOODS.

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EBERLE'S DRUG STORE

“THE PLACE WHERE THEY MAKE GOOD BREAD” a a

“THE JUNIATA”

Telephone 272-X

111 S. Second St.

204 Main St.

Watertown, Wis.

WM. SCH1MMEL & SON Carry a full line of CIGARS, TOBACCO AND PIPES WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE

204 WEST MAIN STREET

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Made in Scratch and Cloth Finish; special woven bands to match the felt which is an attractive blend of many colors. Angora finished Stiff Hats in all the late styles.

Wilson Bros. Shirts for Spring We are showing every style Plaited Bnsom. Fancy Negligee, Soft Collar Shirts in great variety.

HERTEL & HOFFMANN

107-109 Main Street

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Tfie materials used in Keith Konqueror shoes are the best money can buy. The style is apparent. We can demonstrate

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604-608 Main Street

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