Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)
- Class of 1905
Page 1 of 64
Cover
Pages 6 - 7
Pages 10 - 11
Pages 14 - 15
Pages 8 - 9
Pages 12 - 13
Pages 16 - 17
Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1905 volume:
“
R. H. HUSTON Carries one of the most complete stocks of Hardware, Stoves, Ranges, Paints, Oils, Farm Implements and Machinery, Buggies, Wagons and Sporting' Goods in the Willamette Valley. PLUMBING AND TINWARE A SPECIALTY. Corvallis Saw Mill Company Call and «co ui. It U picture to howour|ioodi. Corvallis, LUMBER Hardwood Lumber of every description, the best in the market. Doors, Windows, Mouldings and Shingles. We make a specialty of fine Building Material. Planing Mill connected with saw mill. Both 'Pkoncs CORVALLIS, OREGON The WHITE HOUSE The Twentieth Century Store Where Bargains Greet Buyers Wc carry a very extensive assortment of the newest fabrics and and colorings in Dress Goods, Silks and Velvets. Our Trimming and Notion Department is kept up to date with the latest novelties. Queen Quality Shoes for Women, $3.00, head our Shoe Department, and arc supported hv the finest Misses' and Children's Shoes. Thomson's Glove-Fitting Corsets. 'H. S. M. Clothes for Men, the perfection of ready-to-wear hand-tailored clothing. Ralston Health Shoes ... $4.00 - TMC .... Walk-Over Shoes - - - 3.50 'Bt: T Neckwear and Furnishings for men. of the most fashionable kind. Wc arc exclusive agents for Standard Patterns and cam- a full assortment of the newest styles. Fashion Sheets Free. L. KLINE, - Corvallis, Ore. Special Attention Given to Mail Orders. ALBERT J. METZGER Pioneer Bakery WATCHMAKER GRANT ELGIN, Prop. AND JEWELER Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Just have our bread wagon call at your door Silverware daily, with fresh bread, cake , etc., and save the trouble of ’phoning. °cc B idinr 1 CORVALLIS, ORE. •Phone 257 Corvallis. Oregon ITCHELL WAGON ONARCH OF THE ROAD All sort of wagons have come and gone: good, bad and indifferent, but there has only been one best, THE MITCHELL.” Every year has seen a new wagon on the market, they were all just as good,” according to the statements of their makers, but they didn't last and were only purchased to be discarded as unfit for use. in a short while, and left the purchaser A sadder, but a wiser man. The Old Reliable Mitchell has stood the test of time, it has a reputation founded upon known quality and merit and is recognized as the standard all over the world. Every piece of material that goes into it is the best that can be obtained. When you buy a Mitchell you always have the satisfaction of knowing that you have the best, and if you really want a wagon get the Ix-st: a poor wagon you will fiivd, will be an expensive investment. Don't experiment, but buy a Mitchell. Mitchell, Lewis . Staver Co. First and Taylor Sts., PORTLAND. ORE. Implements. Vehicles, Gasoline Engines. Harness. Bicycles. THE J. K. GILL CO. BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS PORTLAND, - OREGON OUR QUALITY PREMIUMS Staple and Fancy Groceries Crockery, Glassware and Stoveware Sole Agent for Libbey Cut (jlasx. P. M. ZIEROLF Call Ind. Phone 7. CORVALLIS, ORE. HENRY AMBLER. Philomath. Or. VIRGIL E. WATTERS. CorCallls. Or. Ambler 6- Watters REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENTS (Wc arc members of the Inter-State Investors' Association and Land and Immigration Agents of the Union Pacific R. R. Co.) Any business entrusted to us will receive prompt and careful attention. No padded prices, wc work for commission only, and our motto is: Cjuick sales and honest deals. Call and see us, or write for list of properties for sale. SOME OF OUR BARGAINS. No. 29$—161 acres. HO acres in cultivation, good house, two barns, good orchard, well watered, good pasture and timber. 2l4 mile southeast ot Philomath; price |6 X . No. 452—Houso, two-story and basement, bath room, closet etc, hot and cold water, well or city water, plastered and papered. 2 lots, la Corral Us; price 1000. No. 497—252 acres. ISO in cultivation, balance timber and pasture, four wells of wator. two good booses and good orchard and good spring, all fenced In Ore field . 5 miles wost of Corvallis; price $40 per acre. No. 500—2% acre . 1 mile from Corvallis, bouse three rooms, new, chicken bouse, good well, all fenced; price $840. No. 155 aero . 45 In cultivation, balance pasture with some timber, good bouse, barn, orchard. all under fence. 3 mile from Wren, on good main county road; price $2000. No. 510— 147% acres In Alsca. fairly well improved. bouse of five rooms, good barn, cow barn. 4 acre orchard, good out range; price $850. AMBLER G WATTERS, No, 613—4 lot and bouse. In good location. Corvallis; price $1050. No. 522—1% acres in Corvallis, with fine bouse of 14 rooms, windmill, hot and cold water throughout bouse, private sewerage, electric lights at house, barn and workshop good orchard, oao of the finest bonis in Corvallis, furnace and beating plant; price $1500. No. 524—13T0 acres. 300 acres in cultivation, good buildings, fine pasture and timber, water and fruit. 3 miles from railroad station; price $12.50 per acre. No. 52$—160 acres. 30 acres in cultivation, good house and barn, fino fruit and water, rood Umber and pasture. 100 acres fenced. 8 miles southwest of Philomath; price $1500. No 531—SO acres. 50 In cauidiiaa balance timber and pasture, good house, two barns, fine fruit and water, 4 miles from Philomath; price $3000. No. 532—234 acres. 10 In cultivation, balance good timber and pasture. 80 acres fenced, new bouse, two barns, well watered, young orchard, 3 miles west of Philomath; price $10 per acre. No. 533—1 lot. large new bouse and barn In Philomath, nice fruit, a fine home; price $1700. No. 534—2 lota in Corvallis, bouse of 8 rooms In good condition, barn to aecommo late tour horses, other outbuildings; price $1500. No. 53S—Well equipped planing mill and box factory, well located in good town, a paying business. splendid opportunity; price $4500. No. 542—2-3 acre, nice location on College Hill; price :00. No. 546—House, 5 rooms and lot in Corvallis, good location; price $C50. No. 547—Two lots, house of 6 room , fruit house, wood shed, etc, splendid location: price $1600. No. 578—Two lot . One 2-story bouse II rooms, hot and cold water, bath. etc., tarn wood shed, nice location, fine rooming house for students; price, furnished. $3«0. No. 57 —Six lot , fine fruit, bouse 10 room , barn, etc, nicely located; price $2640. No. 5S0—Kcrnr lots, nice shrubbery, house 9 rooms, bam. etc, splendid property: price $2800. Philomath and CorOallis The Occidental Hotel MRS. C. W. NIXON. Prop. Completely overhauled and rearranged Headquarters of commercial men. Beard by the day. week or month. The 0. K. Barber Shop TraiKiftco Milbcr, Prop . Where the students get a neat hair cut and a sleek shave. Only First-Class Help Employed. BOOTS and SHOES Made and Repaired. All work guaranteed to give satisfaction when taken to J. SENGER Scarcity Restaurant. Hot first-class work call at the 0. A. C. Barber Shop VIDITA ft PLASTKR. Prop . Hair Cutting a Spkcialty. Sterilized tools. Shower Baths. Porcelain Tubs I'pto-datc Sop. In P. O. building. Best workman employed on the coast. The City Transfer Co. Prompt service to any part of the city with spring rig or heavy truck . Special attention given to the transfer of trunks and students baggage. Ofccc and phone at Starr' Confectionery. LEE HENKLE Baggage and Transfer Prompt serske at reasonable rate . P. C. STEWART, Tonsorial Parlors Shaving, Haircutting. Face Massage, Etc. Baths. Everything First-class. Willamette Valley Banking Co. CORVALLIS, OREGON Responsibility, $100,000. Tr.uuoct a general bonking buslnes . Transact a general bonking buslncs . O. A. Robinson, Ind. Phone i 8. A. L. St VKN40N, lad. Pbane Jo. The Souvenir Number of the BAROMETER can be had at C A. Gerhard’s Book Store. Price 30 cents postpaid. DR. BOWEN LESTER DKNTIST Burnett Building. E. R. BRYSON Attorney.at-La v DR. II. S. PER NOT Physician and Surgeon Hours: to to 12 a. ni., 2 to 5 p. nu Office Ind. phojK 245. Res. phone 843. Office over po toffice. Corvallis, Ore. Robinson Stevenson REAL ESTATE, Loans and Insurance A full list of Farms and City Property for sale Office Phone, Independent 375. Corvallis, Oregon. GO TO PRATT The Jeweler and Optician For O. A. C. enameled and monogram pins. Society pins of any description made to order. EYES TESTED FREE. Glasses Fitted at the Right Prices. Oreoon Hgrfcultural College Commencement sdcclt 1905 THURSDAY, JUNE 8th. MONDAY, JUNE 12th. S:oo I . M. Debate between Utopian and Sorosis Societies, for the Cup, College Chapel. FRIDAY. JUNE 9th. 8:oo P. M. Exercises of Department of Elocution and Physical Culture. Opera House. SATURDAY, JUNE 10th. S:oo P. M. Commencement Exercises of Department of Instrumental Music, College Chapel. SUNDAY, JUNE IIth. 10:45 A. M. Baccalaureate Sermon. Rev. Elwin L. House, D. I)., Armory. 3:00 P. M. Meeting of Young Men's and Young Women’s Christian Associations. College Cha])el. 8:00 P. M. Exercises of Department of Vocal Music, College Chapel. TUESDAY, JUNE 13th. 2:00 P. M. Class-Day Exercises, College Campus. 8:00 P. M. Senior Play. Opera House. WEDNESDAY, JUNE !4th. 10:00 A. M. Commencement, Armory. 3:00 P. M. Business Meeting of the Alumni, College Chapel. 8:00 P. M. Exercises of the Alumni. Armory. FACULTY SENIORS EDITORIAL STAFF Editorial Staff A A II. C. Darby As the Oregon Agricultural College hnv made rapid and substantial growth in the past few years in the matter of building , equipment, attendance. etc.. so also have those enterprises which are carried on by the student grown and developed. Debate and oratory have made rapid strides, the Athletic I'nion has multiplied it achievements, and the Christian Associations have become a vital and potent force in college. The primary object of this publication is to endeavor to show the work of these student organizations. We realize the diflienltv of adequately portraying the achievements of them, for the greater part of their work cannot lie chronicled, but must Ik seen in order to Ik umhrstood and ap-prcciated. Nevertheless, we trust that this may lead some to know that the students of our college- are not inactive, but are awake, alert, aggressive and successful. Furthermore, the desire to furnish a souvenir illustrative of the college and the students prompted as to produce this issue as it k We trust that our subscriber , as well as any others who secure this, will save and cherish this little book, not because of its merits, but Im-causc it was intended to show what tin- O. A. C. was in 1905. The Military Department ft ft By .Mark V. Weatherford “In such n measure as we are prepared to enforce them, will our demands on other nations receive consideration,” are the words of Theodore Roosevelt, and perhaps no better definition of the relation of war to our modern civilization could lie framed. There has been a growing tendency, with the rapid development and progress of every department of science, to do away with the suffering and hardships of war. Scarcely a half dozen years have passed since the czar of Russia issued his famous proclamation to the powers of the world, pleading for a conference wherein an international tribunal could l e organized, through which all difference between nations coud be peaceably settled, and the horrors of campaigns should exist only as a relic of the past. Today that crowned head sits upon the same throne, not as an advocate of universal peace, but the director of one of the bloodiest wars ever recorded in history, either ancient or modern. While it is universally admitted that the elimination of war from the records of the twentieth century would be a commendable tiling, still it has proved an iin|x«ssiliility. Our nation in the future, as it has in the past, must rely upon its constituents for the perpetuation of its principles and the protection of its rights. It is an established fact that we cannot put all our trust in a regular army. The standing army of the United States consists of about 100,000 men. At the close of the Civil War there were over 1,000,000 soldiers in the service. This is significant: that should the stars and stripes again tloat over an army engaged in active warfare, the call for volunteers will bo made and the strength of the gigantic army of the Rebellion will lie duplicated before the echo of that call has ceased resounding throughout the extent of our land. In such a case-, the war department will not lie under the strained conditions of 1861. Although the knowledge was gained by the sacrifice of thousands of lives, the conductors of that war saw that the men were eager to fight for their Hag; yet the masses of recruits were useless when not properly officered, in order that posterity should not have to en- O. A. C CADET OFFICERS counter such u harrier. ami perhaps with tlic end in view of strengthening and perfecting our military standing, congress, at the suggestion of President Lincoln, created a film! for the establishment and support of schools, where the practical sciences and arts coud ls‘ studied, and also instruction could be given to the students in military science and drill. The Oregon Agricultural College is one of these schools. Its history from tin year 1872. when military instruction was first introduced, to the present time has been one of continual progress. The change from one crude structure and n block of ground to ten modem, well-furnished buildings with a spacious campus, the replacing of the small classes by the largest enrollment of any college in .the state, is symbolic of its development. Of no le « marked degree has been the growth of the military department. Like the other departments in the college, the military organization has not achieved its present state of excellence at a single stride nor in a single year; but slowly as time pared by. every year stands as a distinct period in its evolution from a 'few score of recruits to the pnsnt corps as it ap| carx on tin- parade grounds. It Is gratifying to know, however. that much more progress lias been made within the most recent •(ars than in those of any other period. Previous to 1900 there were three companies of infantry and a detachment of .signal corps. During tlje year WW there was one battalion of infantry, consisting of four cmiMKinirx. At the present time the formation is regimental, composed of two battalions and a hand of thirty pieces. The first liattaliou consists Ojjfour companies of infantry. The second battalion is composed of detachinenta of cavalry, artillery, signal corps, and hospital corps. The organization i under the command of a regular army officer and is governed by almost exactly the same rules as tlx .- in vogue in our standing army. The cadet officers are selected from the Junior and Senior class ; the non commissioned officers from the Senior, Junior and Sophomore claws. Officers anil non-commissioned officers are required to be thoroughly conversant with the regulations governing military tactics. as well as have a good standing in their regular class . No cadet can graduate and receive a diploma unless proficient in the military department. The cadets drill tire time a week, receiving instruction in the particular organization to which they lielong. While every one agrees that this instruction will prove advantageous to the country in times of war. there are few who have not considered the benefit to lie derived in time of peace. I f wo were not to consider a man 'a duty to hi flag; if we wore to make no calculations of a future war. the time spent in drill would be n dividcml-paying investment. It improves the physique and ap| esirance of a cadet. It teaches prompt action and strict obedience to order . The system of keeping record in the United State army is said to be the best in the world. A study of such a system will suggest idea of exactnesi and present principles of economy, which are of vital importance to a successful citizen. It also give an insight to the strength of our nation, a well as a conception of the art of organization, control and care of troop . The band is under the direction of a competent musician. Several new instruments haw been procured by the board of regent , and the present year finds the regimental band more complete than ever. Several times since their organization the O. A. C. cadets have, at the close of the college year, entered an encampment for two or three days, thus receiving instruction in the actual field duties of a soldier. The present cadet corps may bo congratulated upon being more fortunate than any of their predeerewors along this line. Through the effort of our commandant. Lieutenant Quinlan, it has been made posable for every cadet to enter an encampment for ten days at the Lewis and (’lark Fair. The institution will be represented in the competitive drills, both by the entire military organization and by selected companies. Cadets from military schools ami crack compaim of the National Guard from all parts of the United States will take part in these exhibition drills, and the closest competition will prevail. At this time very little can be said with regard to our chances, but the cadets will go into the contest with the feeling that they will do credit to their college and state. The school year of XM-'OS closes a most successful epoch in the military department, yet even more could probably have been accomplished ha l not the cadet been hampered bv lack of drill room ami compelled to tise the old-style Springfield rifle . Our present armory, 70x100 fret, is not large enough to accommodate the entire body, and during stormy weather, when the parade ground cannot be used, the officer experience difficulty in instructing their men. The artillery have been compelled to une guns that would scarcely bring a first-class figure if placed on the market «« old iron. From present indication , the military body will not long be compelled to labor under these adverse conditions. Indeed, bright prospects for the future are looked for by those intimately associated with the de- O. A. G CADET REGIMENT partment. Lieutenant Quinlan in working: diligently to have tin- Spring-field ritl.-s replaced by the Krag-Iorgenson carbine, now used by the United Stat.-s cavalry. Kvcry effort is being made to procure a modern machine gun and one 3.2 steel rifle to supersede the obsolete cannon. It is practically assured that the detachment of cavalry will be supplied with saddles during the next year, and instruction will be given in the saddling, bitting and care of the horse. Arrangements an1 being made to have a division of the National Guard hold an annual encampment in the vicinity of Corvallis in order tint the cadets may participate in their maneuvers and thereby gain some knowledge of actual armed warfare. Athletics t o Floyd Williams It i not the standing n student him in hi classes Hint ciiiiwk him to lx remembered ami honored hy hi fellow ; it in. rather, the part In takes in those enterprises which are carries! on bv the students themselves. Of there enterprises, intercollegiate athletic stand first in popularity, in extent, and in the amount of time and iiioiu-v ilevnted to it. Of the different departments of athletic , football stands first and track work second in point of ini|Hiiiaiiee. Tlie man who Im carried off more honor from both gridiron and track ill the history of the Agricultural College is the subject of this sketch, the captain of the champion track team of the Northwest for 1905- Floyd Alexander William . Williams is a Folk county youth, graduating from the agricultural course this year with excellent standing in his classes. He made good on the football team in hi Freshman year, and since that time our team has never lined up for battle but Floyd Williams ha hern in his place, left halfback. Hi career a a ftatthall player has been brilliant; he has carried Hu pigskin l ehind the enemy goal more time than any other player. The credit for thi . however, is largely dm- to the splendid interference put up by hi teammates. Williams' eans-r on the track l -gan in his second year. Ilefore that time he was ignorant of his own | « ibilitie . That was the year Dad Trine appeared on the scene and William went into training. IIis was the most remarkable instance of what training will do for a man ever olwerved in Mir college. The fact that he was defeated in the local tryout in tin- 100-yard dash in 11 2-5 wcomb, and then before the season was linislcsl had defeated the l -st college sprinter in the state, sjx-ak for itself. In the meet with the U. of O. he defeated the nsloubtuble Payne in four event , thereby winning the appellation of Payne Killer Williams.” The following year his work was still more remarkable, ticing the eoitst record in the 220-ynrd dash, and running the 100 and 440-yard dashes within a shade of the Northwest record . Hi work thi year need i comment, hi victories and reeord of other year l ing duplicated. As a college athlete Is- stand unique. and hi like will prolahlv not ap| 'ur in many years. W. O. Trine If the question were asked O. A. C. men. Why ha the Agricultural College recently made such rapid strides in athletics’ the answer in most ca w, and which i undoubtedly correct, would he, Dad Trine. This man. who i putting in hi third year a trainer and hi mood year a physical director for our college, i without question the greatest trainer of athletis on tin Pacific coast. Hi success is not due to any wonderful secret or trick , but rather bccaure of hi commou scn -mctla l and hi knowledge a to how to handle each individual man. Hi men are never overtrained, nor lias lie ever injured one by allowing him to compete in a trying rare without mi flic lent preparation. Hi influence over those in hi care is always wholesome; and as he realiigc the necessity of strict temperance and chastity in order that one become a winning athlete, the effect of a season’ training under him i to strengthen one's moral nature ami to eliminate any habit that tend to weaken or harm the InmIv. Mr. Trine's own athletic career was of such an extraordinary character. and Isvause it i practically unknown to the present college generation. we will | -ak briefly of it. He first began to run in the SO , hi first work being with the la-banon hooo team. In 1889 he led the Astoria hose team to two world's records, which are still unbroken. Following his work in Oregon with two years in California, he met and defeated such men as Bathunc, the great Canadian champion; James McLeod, who. prior to hi meeting Trine, had won thirty races consecutively; Charley Gibson, who held the world record in the 150-yard dash, was tlefcatcd in 14 1-2 second . a record that still stands. Coming back to Oregon, from '91 to 96 he defeated all the fastest professional runners in the valley, including Itilly Kay. Mr. Trine then began his work at the University of Oregon, and in hi five year there met one defeat, that with the Berkeley team, that had previously made such a splendid showing in the Hast. In 1897 Trine was away from Eugene, and that year O. A. C. won. During hi stay w. O. TRINE. at Eugene six men were developed who made marks of 10 l-o in the 100-yard dash. These were Higgins. Overholt, Kuykendall, Bishop and Heater. All would probably have been 10-second men with another year’s training. Payne, Redmond and Polcy were other runners who held Northwest records under his training, while his weight men, jumpers, hurdlers and vaulters were on a par with his sprinters. It was under him that Smith made the state record in the hammer, which ha stood for year , hut most inevitably fall before another of Trine's athlete , Dow Walker. Many a young nu n owe much to this veteran trainer in having a stronger, lither. faster body, and many a man for whom the multitude ha loosened it lung would never have been so honored but for the care and instruction given him by Dad” Trine. O. A. C. Wins from Washington. Four times lutd we met Seattle on the gridiron, and twice bad we been victorious. Once they had visited and battled on the basket ball arena and took away fewer point than they left. But until May 17 we had never measured strength with them on the track. The result of this meeting wa another victory for the Orange by the decisive score of 71 to 51. The event , winner and record are here given. One state record wa broken, that in the discus throw, by Ray L. Stout, who made 114 feet 3 inches. 100-yard dash—Smithson, William (0. A. C.) and Smith (Washington). Time 0:151-5. 880-yard run—Grvenhaw (O. A. C-), Deary and Twitehel (Washington). Time 2 04 1-5. Pole vault—Winsor, Dohrn (Washington) and Swann (0. A. C-). Height 10 feet 6 inches. 220-ynrd dash William anil Sinitlisuti tied; Green (Washington). Time 0:233-5. Discus throw—Stout, Bower (0. A. C.) and McDonald (Washington). Distance 114 feet 4 inches. 120-vard hurdle—Winsor (Washington), ltelden (O. A. C.) and Brackett (Washington). Time 0:17. High jump- Smith i.Washington), Moore and Smithson (0. A. C.). Height 5 feet 6 inches. 440-yard dash—William (0. A. C.), Green (Washington) and Schroeder (0. A. C-). Time 0:52 2 5. Bread jump—Winsor, Smith (Washington) and Moores (0. A. C.). Distance 21 feet 7 1-2 inches. ' Shot put—McDonald (Washington), Walker and Bower (0. A. C-). Distance 39 feet 10 1-2 inches. FLOYD WILLIAMS. GEORGE HERBERT ROOT. 220-yard hurdle race—Cathey. Smithvm (O. A. C.) and Wirwor (Washington). Time 0:27. Mile run—McCrary (Washington), Davolt and Ixsmard (O. A. C.). Time 4 :43 3-5. Hammer throw Walker (0. A. C.), McDonald (Washington) and Shejiard (0. A. C ). Distance 125 feet 9 inches. The relnv race was conceded to O. A. C.. thus making the locals a total of 71 points against 51 for the visitors. The iiu-et was entirely fr.s-from any unpleasant contentions, and we trust the Washington boys went away with the same feclirurs of friendship and good will that we entertain toward them. O. A. C. Wins from Oregon. For the first time since 1897 C. A. C. has won the championship of Oregon on the track, and not only that, but also the championship of the Northwest. The decisive victory over the University of Washington, followed by defeating the University of Oregon hv a greater score, gives t a clear title to these honors. The meet with Oregon May 27 was in no way disappointing to the supporters of the Orange, every one of Trine's men doing his duty well, and the score. 78 to 44. indicate closely the respective strength of the two team . It is a notable fact that O. A. C. won every race, the 120 and 220-yard hurdles, the 100. 220, 440 and SSO-vard, mile ami relay race , and it | caka plainly the greatness of W. O. Trine as a trainer of athletes. In the field events lemurs were evenly divided, each team winning three firsts. The Northwest record in the half mile was lowered, the new mark (icing 2:02 1-5. The time in the relay. 3:33. was splendid. The college record in the 120-yard hurdle was lowered from 0:16 4-5 to 0:16 1-5 by Itclden. Swann broke his own record in the pole vault, making 10 feet 6 inches, llugg was the star for the visitors, putting the shot 40 feet and making an exhibition throw in the hammer, after winning that event, of over 128 feet. A IIk- event which decided the meet was finidled, a magnificent Orange banner, on which in bold letter wa the wort! “Champion ,” floated out from the flagpole of the Armory. The brecac wax exactly right to cause it to stream broadside to the spectators, and a iniglity shout hurst from those who love to see the Orange win. a shout of joy and victory. The events, winners and record are a follows: 100-.vard clash Williams, Smithson (0. A. C.) and Moores (IT. of .). Time 0:10 3-10. Broad jump—Moore (O. A. C.), Kuykendall (U. of O.) and Bowen (O. A. C.). Distance 'JO feet 11 inches. 220-yard hurdle Smithson (O. A. Moores and Kuykendall (U. of O.). Time 0:20. Half mile Grcenhaw (O. A. C.), Perkins (U. of O.) and Howard (O. A. C.). Time 2:021 5. Shot put- Hugg (IT. of O.), Walker (O. A. C.) and Melntire (I', of O.). Distant ' 40 feet 1-2 inch. Pole vault—Swann (O. A. C.), Window (IT. of O.) and Cathey (0. A. C.). Height 10 feet 6 inches. 220-yard dash—Smithson, William (0. A. C.) and Moore (I', of 0.). Time 0:22 2-5. Hammer throw—Hugg (IT. of O.), Walker and Shepard (0. A. C.). Distance 126 feet 11 inches. Mile run—Davolt (O. A. C.), Woods and Mitchell (U. ofO.). Time 4:49. High jump—Miller (U. of O.), Moon ami Swann (O. A. C.). Height 5 feet 4 inches. 440-yard dash—Williams and Beach (O. A. C.) and Vcarh (U. of O.). Time 0:531-5. 120-yard hurdle—Bcldcn (O. A. C.). Moore and KuykemUll (U. of O.). Time 0:16 1-5. I i rus throw—Stout (O. A. C-), Hugg and Melntire (U. of (X). Distance 111 f« et 11 inches. The relay race was won by O. A. C., Smithson. Grcenhaw, Beach and Williams running the mile in the splendid time of 3:83. FRED C. STIMSON. CHAMPION TRACK TEAM OF THE NORTHWEST. GAMES O. A. c. J5; bcbanou J. O. A. C. 15: Cottage Grove 7. ). A. C. 4 : Roaebnrg H. S. $. O. A. C. 16; Cbcinawa 6. OAMES: O. A. C. 4; Albany i-O. A. C. ia; Albany 18. O. A. C. i : Albany so. O. A. c. 9; w. c. J. LADIES BASKET BALL TEAM GAMES: O. A. C.. 41: Monmouth. 9. O. A. C.. 45: Salem V. M. C. A.. 6. O. A. C.. 2T: Portland V. M. C. A.. 29. O. A. C.. SO; Ore. City Y. M. C. A.. 14. O. A. C.. 13: l)alla«. 20. O. A. C.. 2 J; Dallas. 12. O. A. C.. 22: W. U.. 3. O. A. C.. J8: W. IT, 19. SECOND TEAM: O. A. C.. 33: Portland Tiger . C. O. A. C, S3: Multnomah. 12. FIRST BASKET BALL TEAM—Season ’04-’05 Football ft ft The chief direction of the preparation of the foothull team for the season of '05 has been committed a train to l)r. A. C. Stockle. and the • lection is unquestionably the lied that could have been made. It is doubtful if there is n better coach in the West. Some of his admirers place him on the same plane with Yost of Michigan, Stator of Chicago, and other famous football tacticians. Like them, I)r. Steekle follows no iM'aten paths in the development of his men ami their play. He does not confine himself in the preparation of a formation and in its execution to the play as some other coach has made and used it. He tits the units or men in the play to the formation, and the formation to the units. He may change the detail of the formation to accommodate it to his material. He may make an entirely new play particularly suited to men at his command. This is scientific football and scientific use of material. Any man in the team who is especially strong in a particular style of assault is sun? to have arranged for him by Dr. Steekle a play in which that talent is given full opportunity and is used to the uttermost. Dr. Stockle first attained fame ns captain of a team for the University of .Michigan in 1900, the year before Yost went to the institution. The captain that year was the chief coach also, and the record made by the team was the beginning of that . | octacular atul uninterrupted career of success that has placed the University of Michigan equal to, if not actually above, the big eastern universities in footlttll achievement. Dr. Steekle played tackle on the team ami ma le a reputation as a player that gave him first place as a tackle on the all-western team of that year. For thn-e years then-after he coached the University of Nevada team, and brought that aggregation from the position of an unknown and unheard of tea in up to the same plane with the California universities, both of whk-h were repeatedly played to a standstill, and each of which was defeated by Steekle and his Nevada hunch. Those success - gave Steekle a repute as a trainer that brought him numerous olTers from the Hast and elsewhere, but he finally accepted a tempting offer from O. A. C- and during the season of '04 coaich xl the eleven. He gave to the Oregon Agrics a system of play that made them universally acknowledged in the newspapers ami hv exports to have been the ls-st team playing in the Northwest last year. The team defeated the University of Washington by the overwhelming score of 2fi to 5, hill with the captain and two of his b at men out, lust to the University of Oregon in the animal game of the year by a score of tj to 5, the result turning on a goal kick. These achievements were followed up in a Christmas game with the Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club team, in which, though defeated, the team won the greatest victory ever won by a college eleven over that aggregation. Tin- men from O. A. C. scons 1 twice against Multnomah, the instance being the first, save one, in whirh Multnomah was ever scons! against on lier own field by a college eleven. The achievement brought a distinction that is enjoyed alone by the men of O. A. C. As in the Ktigene game, the match was lost only by a goal kick. In every respect Dr. Steekle is an ideal coach, lie is widely popular with athletes, members of the faculty and all others, aud hi mond influence on the men under him is most excellent. The fart that he is to coach the 0. A. 0. team next year makes certain a brilliant season as to games and a splendid record in football achievement. 0corgi Herbert Root is captain of the '05 team. He is in his third year in college and will be playing his fourth season. In personal character he is the prince of good fellows, ami as a player a most formidable man. llis ordinary weight is 195 to 200 pounds, and he is one of the best 50-vard sprinters in college. He is fast, fierce and almost irresistible in a line buck and very swift at end running. He is equally great in defensive tactics, and through it all has a nerve and grit that never wavers, flags or falters. He is idolized by his teammates, who will follow him a their field (easier in the coming season with an abandon and determination to make them a mighty hard hunch to stop. The election of Root to the captaincy was unanimous, aud his selection a personal tribute (JAMES: FIRST TEAM FOOTBALL SQUAD. GAMES: O. A. C, 11; Alumni. 0. O. A. C, 45; UUh. 0. 0. A. C-. 22; Portland Medic . 0. O. A. C, 8; V. of O- 8. 0. A. C- 26; U. of W.. 6. 0. A. C, 10; M. A. A. C, 11. of the mon lo hi length of service, hi achievement a a player, and to hU high personal character, which «o pre-eminently fit him for the position. Equal with the coaches and with the men themselves a an cmential lo auccewn is the managvr. No role is DOIT difilrult. no position no exacting. and no place more important. A happy union of shrewd neat, executive ability, discretion, financial acumen, patience to an infinite decree, anti, aliow all. the inherent and instinctive qualities of a gentleman are vital essentials to a successful manager. Few athletic teams ever find all these trait fully ruitiodicd in one man. Yet, in happy concord with the highly flattering arrangements for the season of Ui. O. A. C. has a man-ager who embodies ever)- charaeteristie ewntial to perfect management of the team and its finances. He is Fred C. Stimson. a Yamhill county boy of the class of ’05. lie became manager in the ’04 season, and throughout the year managed the various athletic teams with such bril- liant success, financially and otherwise, that he has been retained ns a graduate manager for the season of 05. Though he entered upon the work without experience, his success has lieen so phenomenal that he has become widely known in the Northwest as a most able manager. It is doubtful if any young man anywhere ever sprung so quickly into prominence or ao quickly took rank as a success in his particular field as has Malinger Fred Stimson since he became general manager of athletics at 0. A. C. last October. In character he is gen in I and gentlemanly, yet firm and unyielding as a military commander when convinces! that lie is right, lie is cool, scrupulously fair and just, generous and gentlemanly with rival managers, and always devoted ami untiring in seeking, first of all, the welfare of hi players. He provide for them lavishly in the rqpuipincnt and training so vital to success. He is widely |x piilar with them, which, in part, account for hi ability to contribute so largely to their aucceiw. professionally and financially. PROPOSCO STUDENTS' BUILDING. CAMUS: O. A. C.. 5; C. of O.. 8. O. A. C, St: P. II. S . 0. SECOND TEAM SQUAD. AMICITIA SOCIETY JEFFERSONIAN SOCIETY PIERIAN SOCIETY PHILADELPHIAN SOCIETY FERONIAN SOCIETY ZETAGATHEAN SOCIETY UTOPIAN SOCIETY Young Men's Christian Association ft 6 The Young Men’ Christian Association of O. A. C. is a part of the World Christian Student Federation, an organization embracing the Christian student movements of all lands, and having a uicinherxhip of 100.000; the largest student organization in the world. The association stands for the threefold development of man: mental. moral, ami physical. Among it members are some of the brightest and strongest students of the American colleges and universities. The Association of O. A. C. aupport a secretary who gives hi time to the work in the college. A Unit one hundred men have been enrolled during the year in the Bible study courses, which are prepared specially for student use and are arranged in a cycle covering the four college years. Seventy-five men are enrolled as members. Men' meeting are hehl every week at which addresses an- often given by traveling secretaries, professors or other friend of the institution. Student leaders are also used. The Young Men's Christian Amociation exists for the benefit of the student as a whole. It is not an exclusive organization, but open its doom to every man who desire to make his college day count for something. The training offered in committc work, the development afforded in public | cakii)g. the fellowship with others, and the good will and common purpose shared by the meniberx, make the a NOciation a source of enjoyment ami a means of great usefulness. At the beginning of the college year the Y. M. C. A. supplies a keenly felt need. A list of the boarding place of the town is kept, and to this list the students have free access. An information bureau i conducted with the aim of helping new students in getting settled, and tarted. Handholes, containing information and note page , an given out gratis. At the present time a canvases for a students' building is under way. and enough has been pledged to insun the sueecw of the enterprise. The generous giving of the students toward this building is one of the most remarkable instances of student loyalty and enterprise in lls- W«wt. Nearly $.' .000 was pledged by two bundled and twenty student , an average of $22.. 0 for each one who gave. This building will Is- a substantial edifice and designed sjHvially as a headquarters for student organization ami a common center for all. The swimming |s ol in the hasnnent will Is- a wry attractive feature and ha done much to popu-larix the movement. When this building is constructed it will Is the only one of its kind in the Northwest, and will certainly he one of the chief attraction for prnsptsttive student to O. A. C. Y.H.CA. CABINET Young Women's Christian Association it H The student conferences, iinducted by the national committee of the Young Women’s Christian Association. have come to be such nn important factor in the advancement of the association work in our colleges, that a brief history of our connection with them might be interesting. Prior to 1897, then- were three annual summer conferences held in the United States, at Genera. Xortlilii-ld, and Nashville, Tennoxav. In that year, however, a conference was held at Mills’ College, California, Min« Ib ra Porter, of our college, being the tlrst delegate to such n gathering. For the next two years no conferences wen- held on the Pacific Coast, then the Capitola conference was organized and first met in 11MXI under the supervision «if Miss Harriet Taylor. Thnmgh the kimlmw of Mrs. Ilearst one hundred and twenty-live girls wen- enabled to attend. Miss Kdtia Groves was the delegate from 0. A. C. In 1901 Mrs. Ilearst again assisted the girls from the State sehisiU to attend, at which time Miss Kdith Howard was our delegate. In 1902 Misv-s Dora l.indgn-n and Sibyl Cummings attended the Capitola conference; in 1903. Mian Ktta Fuller and A Iks- Edwards: ami in 1904. Misses Georgia Herbert ami IsjiIh-I Wright. The expenses of each delegate was $45 or $50, part of which wits defray.si by the association. This year a conference for the Northwest associations will lie held at Gearhart Park. Oregon, on the coast near Astoria, beginning about the first of September and continuing for ten days, and our local association plans sending at least fifteen deli-gates. The expenses of each will be about $25. The Y. M. C. A. has for three years held their Northwest conference at Gearhart Park, and from them we have learned what an ideal place it is for such a meeting. We hope also to Is- strengthened by having to lead more than was possible at Capitola, when- the older and stronger associations, at Stanford and Berkeley, took all the can- ami responsibility upon themselves. During Miss McCorkle’s last visit, ail advisory board. consisting of the ladies of the town, was organized, and is as follows: President. Mrs. F. Berchtold: Seeretary-Trv urvr.Mis Ammce Ix-v-en-tt; Misionary Committee. Mrs. MeCaustland; Finance Committee. Mrs. W. A. Wells. Mrs. F. L. Miller; Devotional Committee. Mrs. B. A. Cathey: Intercollegiate Committee, Miss Ktta Fuller, Miss Edna Groves. During the past we have received much assistance from the ladies of the town, but with our better organised plans we hope to accomplish much more. All girls who la-long to. or have belongisl to. the association, will do well to give careful attention to the following: During the Lewis Clark Fair, the Y. W. C. A. will have headquarters in Portland for the purpose of aiding visitors. They will have a lunch room, rest room, lavatories and hath, and an information bureau. Bring your Association memlw-rship card to iIm- headquarters, it entitles you to certain privilege and to a reduction of from S3 1-3 to 50 |«-r rent on everything excepting lunch. Miinls-rship cards must Is- presented in order to w-etire membership privilege . TTVH TVDIMVHD3W ARMORY AND GYMNASIUM AGRICULTURAL HALL TTYH NraOHJLflVD A m ALPHA HALL In Memoriam • « By Prof. r. BcrchtoM. Ami when old Time ahall lead him to hi end, Gtodiirw ami he need but iw monument. He was a man. good and true, whom they recently bore to his last rating plan- at Muneie, Indiana. A man who had mined recognition and gathered laurels in executive chambers, in the halls of learning, and ell the field of bailie: .Ions M. Bi iss. A. M.. quondam pn-sulent of this, our I-cloved istitution. the Oregon Agricultural College. .Mr. Blow, succeeded to the presidency of the O. A. (’. in June. 181 2. shortly after the untimely demise of President B. I.. Arnold, one of the grandest men. ns well as oik- of the most suceewiful educators, in tlx-West. A strong ami was wanted to take up the reins where a steady, skillful hand had prematurely dropped them. The man was found in John M. Blow, at one time Superintendent of Public Instruction of the Slat- of Indiana, and later City Superintendent of the schools of Tojx-ka, Kansas. Ilis admirable professional and social qualities had been discovered during a previous visit of his. when, on invitation, he eame to Oregon to lend a helping hand in the inten-sts of an important State Teachers’ Institute. The man from the prairie became at once very favorably impressed with our great state and its as yet unnnutnbered powiibiliti w. and threw tin- whole strength of his fertile intellect, supported hv a charming personality, into the task of developing these possibilities by the advocacy of the cause of higher education: its upbuilding and advancement along all lines and with all clweww, hut particularly among the rural population. For four years President Blow labored and toiled ceaselessly in the recitation room, at fartiK-rs’ institutes, educational gatherings, ami occa- sions of one kind and another, contributing everywhere from the rich store of his knowledge and experience, now proffering help or advice, now bestowing sympathy: doing it all without offensive ostentation but with such earnestness of purpose ami genuine sincerity of heart its to betoken the true Christian, the scholar, and the gentleman in happy combination. With the “Boys in Blue Mr. Blosa served all through the War of the llchcllioii. in which, entering as a private, he rose to the rank of Captain. The hardships and privations of a protracted campaign had undermined his former robust health, and the four years of strenuous mental and physical activity in the capacity of executive head of a large educational institution doubtless further sapped his vitality and made sad inroads on what once must have been a superb constitution. He sought relief in travel, but found it not. am! finally decided, though with great reluctance, for his work was dear to him. to retire and devote his dis-liuiiig years to l -« exacting labors. For this purpose he returned to Indiana, his native state, where by reason of lc.« irksome duties, and i:inid congenial surroundings, be succeeded in n-pairing, though never completely restoring, his lost physical strength. Though two thousand miles away, his love for Oregon never cooled: his affection for the friends gained, never waned. One of his last, chief desires was to remit the land of the setting sun and there renew the friendships and acquaintances made among young ami old in tlx- hospitable homes, pleasant cities and beautiful valleys of dear, far away Oregon. In the hearts of score of the graduates of the 0. A. C. the name of President Blow will forever remain enshrined as that of a true, wholehearted man. faithful friend and counselor. MISS ALICE JONES. SaluUtorian. Valedictorian. MI88 ALICE WICKLUND. Winner Second Prize State Prohibition Oratorical Contact. JOHN WITHYC0M8E. Winner Second Prize Intercollegiate Oratorical ConteaL Forensics in the O. A. C.: A Retrospect. e Intercollegiate oratorv in tlie Oregon Agricultural College has been a feature since 1893. Then it was that the interstate contests were held between Oregon and Washington, Whittlesey of the University of Oregon and Mildred Linville of the Oregon Agricultural College being Oregon’s representatives at the last eontest under the old regime, which was held in 1896, the first place bring awarded to Whittlesey of the University of Oregon and the second to Mias Linville. This Northwest interstate contest was finally modified, and the Oregon Intercollegiate Association was formed of the various institutions of which it now is. Our admittance wax granted in 1896. when Mr. W. J. Gilxtrap was our representative, the contest that year being held at Albany. Since that time many change have been wrought, for then there was but little local enthusiasm, and rarely it was when the contestants numbered more than four. When the contest was held the audience was small—in fact, it looked as though the contestant was chosen merely that the school might be represented, with no expectation of winning. Not many students accompanied the speaker to the state contest, and but few honors were won. It was not until 1900 that the societies took up the work of making the contest a success. This was at the time opposed by many Students and some of the faculty, but better judgment prevailed, and we now have the local contest which reaches such a high standard each year. The state contest was held here that year, and the receipts being much in advance of the expenditures, it placed the local nmociation in such a position pecuniarily that they are able to offer the substantial prizes now given, and so much enthusiasm and rivalry has been engendered that the local content is now one of the big intellectual meets of the college year. Visitors come from many of the adjacent towns, and it will continue to grow in importance, for the prizes offered at home and the honor of representing a supporting student body abroad are ueh that any student deems it one of the highest honors that may be bestowed upon him is to represent the O. A. C. on that great occasion, when eight representa-. lives from sister schools meet in friendly rivalry for the mastery of the oratorical stage. Another association, of which we are a charter member, is the Prohibition Intercollegiate Oratorical Association, which was formed in 1902. Thomas Bilyeu was the first contestant from this school. K. R. Howard being the next. It is this association which offers the greatest inducements to the talented speaker, because it allows him. if successful in the state, to compete in the national eontest, cotn|iONrd of several district . and usually held somewhere in the East. An Oregon man from Pacific College last year won first place in that great contest, and three years ago a man from the same school was granted third place. This is an association which should have a firmer hold in the O. A. C. and receive a greater impetus, for no association can offer a greater inducement to the ambitious student than does this, as the first and second speakers from the state context meet with other speakers similarly chosen from the Pacific coast and select one to represent them in the national contest. Students who have talent should enter these contests, and those who anticipate doing so should begin preparation during the summer vacation. even though it be merely reading along lines which he expects to write upon, for a comprehensive reading of the subject to be treated, along with much preparation of the oration proper, is the only thing that will win in an oratorical contest. The friend who corrects it cannot do os well ns you if you will put in all your talent and spare time upon the subject chosen. With the enthusiasm that has boon fostered here in oratory, coupled with a wide-awake student body, I believe in the future we ought to win both of these contests. I believe we can win them, and I believe wc will win them. That form of intellectual development is best which is practical and brings the greatest good to the greatest number. The Gntoh cup certainly fulfills these requirements in debate, for nothing could create a more general interest along practical forensics than has this, for every year before the aeries is ended it is nccowary for twenty-four people to have appeared upon the public platform, to say nothing of the preliminary work, while it is possible that fifty-four may appear. Compare this with the methods adopted by most schools of intercollegiate debate and it is readily seen that the present method brings the greatest good to the greatest number. This was instituted but three years ago. and already it is looked upon os one of the feature of the year, and the cup debate at commencement is the culmination of the year's work in debate, and is one to which every former contestant looks forward to with interest. If it were possible to arrange it in such a way that no person could xpeak more than onoe in one school year, this contest would be an ideal one for general development. Then, if wo eared to indulge in a little intercollegiate debate, the sjH-akers to be chosen by competent judges from those who had appeared before in any current year, the 0. A. C. would be in a position to easily win the championship from any and all competitors, no matter from whence they came. • TAKC TffSSS kK Qo!
