Texas A and M University - Aggieland Yearbook (College Station, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 284 of the 1906 volume:

DEDICATION. THIS VOLUME IS DEDICATED TO A TRUE FRIEND OF THE STUDENT BODY, OUR NEW PRESIDENT, WHOSE STERLING QUALITIES AS A SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN, AND RARE ABILITY AS AN EXECUTIVE, HAVE WON FOR HIM THE LOVE AND ADMIRATION OF THE CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND SIX. r PRESIDENT H. H. HARRINGTON. The office of President of a moderq college is one that requires oq the part of the incumbent a rare combinatioq of gifts. He must hjave administrative ability, strength of character, tact, sympathy. He rqust know meq, as well as things; f]e rqust be a reader of character, as well as of books. He must know how to plaq, and how to execute. He rqust hiave power to persuade, and power to compel. He should be a rqan of broad educatioq and of liberal views; he should have strong opinions, and yet be free frorq prejudice. He rqust be a nqaster of details; l e must know fjow to n ake the wheels go ’round. If tys college be a technological institutioq, his early training should have beeq along scientific lines. If, by heredity, he f]as a predispositioq to science, so mucf] the better. And if f e is to preside over a Texas college, it is further the opinioq of THE LONG HORN that tys birth-place should have been somewhere in that fair land that lies ‘ betweeq the Potomac and the Rio Grande. And qow that we are on record oq the gen¬ eral question of the qualifications of a President, we feel that this College is to be con¬ gratulated that the power s that be fiave found for us a maq who possesses so rqany of them. They found f]im, too, right l ere at l]ome. HENRY Hill HARRINGTON was borq December 14, 1859, in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. He is the son of the late Dr. J. T. Harrington, a successful physician, frorq whom f]e doubtless inherited a fondness for scientific studies. He was graduated iq 1883 frorq the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Mississippi, and later received tys Master’s degree iq Science frorq the same institution. Having thus set upon f]im the seal of her approval, tys Alma Mater confirmed the act by nqaking hirq Assistant Profes¬ sor of Chemistry and Physics. While engaged iq this work, Professor Harringtoq vigor¬ ously prosecuted f]is studies, and spent several summers in special work in institutions having the best facilities for work iq Analytical Chemistry. His reputatioq as a teacher and as a chemist grew apace, and when, iq 1888, the C air of Chemistry and Mineral¬ ogy in this College became vacant, the Directors, witf] a large qumber to choose from, selected Professor Harringtoq for the place. Iq 1892 h|e rqarried Miss Florine Ross, daughter of the late L. S. Ross, soldier, statesman and knightly gentleman, at that time President of the College. Iq additioq to fjis duties as Professor, f]e f]ad those of Chemist to the Experiment Statioq and, since 1899, of State Chemist. The work of l]is department was highly effi¬ cient. He insisted oq good, h[ard work. Always well prepared l imself, he expected at least 7 r an earnest effort toward the same end by every member of f]is class. The Chemical Department f[ere l]as never beer] a favorite field for the seeker after soft snaps, In the classroorr] quiz, Professor Harrington’s questions were pointed and searching, and rgany a Senior, even, f]as beeq known to tremble iq his boots and to quake before l]is piercing eye, admitting, finally, that he could not tell the difference betweeq an alcohol and aq aldehyde. But the student who showed that f|e was iq earnest and was rqaking an f]on- est effort felt sure of encouragement. In f[is work as Chemist to the Experiment Station, and as State Chemist Professor Harringtoq dealt largely witf[ matters of vital concerq to the farmers of Texas. He is the author of qumerous bulletins on subjects of economic importance, and has rqade valua¬ ble reports oq the soils and waters of Westerq Texas, and oq commercial fertilizers. He is a firnq believer in industrial educatioq, and he has been, for seventeeq years, thoroughly identified with this College. He is familiar witl] its l]istory, its aims, aqd its nqethods in every detail, And when, oq the 8tl] day of September, 1905, l]e was elected President of the institutioq f]e f]ad so ably served as Professor, there was a general feeling of confidence that the destines of the College had beeq placed iq safe l]ands; that its growtf], whicf] l]ad beeq so rqarked in the past three years, would go oq will] in¬ creased acceleratioq. This feeling was shared witf) the especial friends of the College by the public at large; and, already, events are justifying it. The Red Maq in America is qot yet extinct; qor is tl e tribe of those iq our College whose intercourse witf] nqembers of the Faculty is based largely upoq tl]e contact tl]ey f]ave witf] then] wheq they attend, by special invitatioq, tl]e sessions of the Discipline Committee. Impressions received at sucf] functions are qot apt to be of tf]e rqost pleas¬ ing character, Professor Harringtoq served for rqany years oq that Committee, and we violate qo confidence by declaring that tf]e same diligence in the searcf] for trutf], whicf] led f]im to probe to tl]e bottorq in rqatters scientific, caused f]im, sometimes, in rqatters disciplinary, to ask questions, whicf] were, to say the least, embarrassing. And tf]ere be graduates who, eveq unto this day, stammer perceptibly wheq recounting their personal experiences along that line. Sucf] things will get out, and students will f]ave their opiq- ions; and it was feared iq some quarters that under tf]e qew administration a certaiq quality of sternness rqight be transferred to the executive office, and tf]at we rqight all have to walk just a little straighter than tf]e regulations require. But tf]e corps fjas learqed that iq the President every student f]as a friend; that warrq Southerq blood flows iq his veiqs; that l]e is approachable, considerate, kind. Requests taken to f]im are carefully considered, and his inclination is to grant therq, if possible; wheq tf]is can qot be done, a good reasoq is assigned, Iq matters of discipline, f]is reprimands leave no sting; the delinquent feels tf]at f]e will get a square deal, and he is generally not in a positioq to V 8 c f t b ! ' b b b b I- b b b_bb b b b b_ b__b ask anything rgore. Early ig th|e year President Harringtog won all hearts by the t]earty declaratiog of his interest ig athletics, and of f]is desire to prorgote this feature of College life. He is with us in our stand for clean sport. In h)is chapel talks to tf]e corps f]e is particularly happy. He never speaks except wheg he f-jas sometf]ing to say. He is forceful; he commands attentiog; h[is advice is pointed and sound. Ig the last three years tf|e work of the College f]as beeg greatly extended; new de¬ partments have beeg created; gew laboratories and other buildings have been erected and equipped, and the curriculurg greatly extended. Ig his first public utterance Pres¬ ident Harringtog announced that his policy would be further to strengthen existing de¬ partments, rather than to add to their gumber; and to develop the College along indus¬ trial lines. And, somehow, he is getting things done. The physical conditiog of the campus is improving rapidly; there is little or go complaint of the fare at the Mess Hall; and even the ‘ ' Nat has lost some of its terrors. At go time during the past winter did we awake to find the rgercury at the freezing point and the wood-pile at the vanishing point. Tl ese facts may constitute merely “a curious concatenatiog of circumstances,’ but we believe there is a reasog. A fine spirit pervades the corps, and tlqe belief is general that witf| Sargent as Com¬ mandant and Harringtog as President tf]e above-mentioned Committee will ere long retire into innocuous desuetude, resolving itself, perhaps, into a rgoot court. Serious offenses against good order and discipline are obsolescent. Tf|e student whjo commands the respect of his fellows is thje student who studies; wf]o is gentlemanly ig his demeanor. And while tf]is conditiog has not come about wholly withig President Harringtog’s brief term of office, yet it is a conditiog in which) he takes pride, and which) h]e will do much to promote. His administratiog dates back only a few m on h s but h e h as beeg tried ig be lab¬ oratory of College life and we find “the elements so rgi xe d in h)irg ' as to proclaim his fitness for his gew work. The analysis shov s a h)igh percentage of Administrative Ability, Energy, Progressivegess, Zeal; Gray Matter ig Excess; with) only a “trace of Inexperi¬ ence, and this will be filtered out og adding a suitable quantity of Time. First the blade, theg the ear; after that the full corg in the ear. May his labors ig behalf of the College be rewarded by an abundant harvest of good things! ' • ' i ' -jv■ -1 ' ' ' ' ■i ' i ' b J i T ' T ' T 4 ' i T ' T b T T ' b T ' t- BOARD OF DIRECTORS. jt .j MARION SANSOM, President.....Fort Worth F. A. REICHARDT, Vice-President ----- Houston K. K. LEGETT..........- Abilene GEORGE T. JESTER.........Corsicana L. D. AMSLER..........Hempstead A. HAIDUSEK - - -.......La Grange W. J. CLAY - -.....- - - - - Austin A. J. BROWN............Dallas SECRETARY OF THE BOARD: S. E. ANDREWS.......- College Station A 11 i;rW”TT T ' n” r ..... j ' T ' ,«iu«- - - ' -■ .m-. i i vps s mwm ««y irrm ' dgM rr- % ' W il W ' - ' l m , s ua s = VX N _____ a|T L I ;• D’ciculty. H. IT. Harrington, M. S., President. Agricultural and Mechanical College, Mississippi, M. S. ’85; Assistant in Chemistry and Physics, A. and M., Mississippi; Ex- officio State Chemist, Texas; Advanced Work, Sheffield Scientific School of Yale and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Troy; Advanced work in University of Leipzig, ' 03-’04; Elected Pres¬ ident of A. and M. College, 1905. R. H. Whitlock, M. E., Professor of Mechanicai Engineering. Stevens Institute of Technology, ’82; with the Jersey City Manufacturing Company; with the Brooks Locomotive Works, at Dunkirk, X. Y., ’SS-’SS. Charles Puryear. M. A., B. S., C. E., Professor of Mathematics. Richmond College, M. A. ’81; University of Virginia, B. S., C. E.; Instructor in Mathematics, University of Michigan; As¬ sociate Professor of Civil Engineering and Physics, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, ’89. 14 Mark Francis, 1). V. M., Professor of Veterinary Science. Ohio State University; American Veterinary College, New York, D. V. M. F. E. Giesecke, M. E., Professor of Architectural Engineering and Drawing. Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, M. E. ’8G: Post-Graduate in M. E. ’90; Course in Drawing, Pound Lake, X. Y., ’89; Course in Experimental Engineering, Cornell Uni¬ versity, Summer ’93; Course in Agricultural Drawing at Cor¬ nell, Summer ’94; Course in Agricultural Design, Mass. Insti¬ tute of Technology, Summer ' 98; Assistant Professor of Me¬ chanical Engineering, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, ’8()- 8; Student Mass. Institute of Technology, ’03-’04. J. C. Xagle, B. S., M. A., C. E., M. C. E., Professor of Civil En¬ ginee ring. University of Texas, B. S. ’86, M. A. ’92; Western University of Pennsylvania, C. E. ’92; Cornell University, M. C. E. ’93; Topographer on the Geological Survey of Texas, ’89-’90; Drafts- man in Office of the Pittsburg Bridge Company, Summer ’92; Chief Engineer, Brazos and Burleson Railroad, Summer ’94; Assistant Chief Engineer, Houston East and West Texas Rail- wav, Julv, ’99, to Januarv, ’00; Agent and Expert in Irrigation Investigations, Lnited States Department of Agriculture; Past President, Texas Academy of Science; Associate Member Amer- ican Society of Civil Engineers; Member of Council S. P. E. E., v- etc.; Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Physics, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, ’90-’92; Pro¬ fessor of Same, ’92. 15 C I P t] • Charles W. Hut sox, A. B., Professor of History. South Carolina College, A. B. ' GO; Professor of Greek, Louis¬ iana State University, , 69-’72; Professor of Latin, Carolina Military Institute, U-t-’To; Professor of Modern Languages, University of Mississippi, ’Sl-’SO; Professor of History and English, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, DS-’OO. David W. Spence, B. S., C. E., Associate Professor of Civil En- gineering. University of Texas, B. S. ’89; Ann Arbor, C. E.; Chief En¬ gineer, South Halsted St. Iron Works, Chicago, III.; Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Physics and of Drawing, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, , 92- , 98; Pro¬ fessor of Physics, , 99-’03; Associate Professor of Civil Engin¬ eering, ’03. Frederick S. Johnston, B. S., Professor of Agriculture. I niversity of Ohio, B. S. ’99; Assistant Professor of Agricul¬ ture and Associate Agriculturist, New Hampshire College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, July, ’99, to July, ’01; Asso¬ ciate Professor of Agriculture and Associate Agriculturist, Pur¬ due University, September, ’01, to September, ’02. 1G Howard M. Lani-iam, A. B., M. D., Physician and Health Officer. Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina, A. B. ’93; Jefferson Medical College, M. I). ’96; Resident Physician in Jef¬ ferson Medical College Hospital. Edwin Jackson Kyle, B. S., B. S. A., M. S. A., Professor of Horticulture and Horticulturist to the Experiment Stations of Texas. Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, B. S. ’99; Cornell University, B. S. A. ’01, M. S. A. ’02. Chas. P. Fountain, A. M., Professor of English. Student Howard College, Alabama, ’T4-’76; Honorary Degree of A. M. ’96, Kcachie Male and Female College; President, ’86; Chaplain, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, ’S9-’90; Baylor College, Professor of English. ’90-’97; Assistant in Eng¬ lish, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, ’00; Asso¬ ciate Professor, ’02. 17 Oscae M. Ball, A. M., Pn. D., Professor of Botany. University of Virginia, B. A. ’97; Fellow of Botany, ’DT- ' OS; Professor of Chemistry and Biology, Miller School, Virginia, ’97-’00; University of Bonn, Germany; University of Leipzig, Germany, M. A., Ph. 1). ’03; Member German Botanical Society. X. H. Brown, M. E., M. A., Ph. D., Professor of Physics and Electrical Eng in eering. University of Ohio, M. E. ’93; Cornell University, M. A. ’98; Assistant in Ohio University, ’92- , 97-’98-’99; Wesleyan Uni¬ versity, Illinois, Ph. 1). ’OO; Associate Professor of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in Delaware College, MO-’OS; Gen¬ eral Manager of the Rapid Transit Railroad at Chattanooga, Tennessee, , 02- , 03. Herbert H. Sargent, Captain Second United States Cavalry. Professor of Military Science and Commandant of Cadets. Blackburn University, B. S. ’78; United Stall s Military Academy; Second Lieutenant, ’83; Served on Frontier; Profes¬ sor of Military Science, University of Illinois, ’86-’87; Colonel of Volunteers, Spanish-American War; Promoted to Captain of Cavalry, United States Army, ' 99; Lieutenant Colonel in Charge of Forces at the Battle of San Mateo; Author of “Napoleon Bonaparte’s First Campaign” and the “Campaign of Marengo.” 18 John A. Craig, B. S. A., Bean of the Department of Agriculture and Director of Experiment Stations. Attended Ontario Agricultural College, 7 85; University, To¬ ronto, B. S. A. ’88; Managing Editor Canadian Live Stock Journal, ’SS-’Dl; Professor of Animal Husbandry and Vice- Director of Experiment Station, Iowa Agricultural College, ’OS-’Ol ; Editor Pierce Publications, Iowa Homestead, Wiscon¬ sin Farmer, Kansas City Live Stock Journal-, Dean Department of Agriculture and Director of Experiment Stations of Texas, ’03. J. S. Wier, B. S., Professor of Textile Engineering. North Carolina A. and M. College, B. S.; Taught in Depart¬ ment of Carding and Spinning in Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College. F. B. Marshall, B. S. A., Professor of Animal Husbandry. Kingston Collegiate Institute, ’93; Ontario Agricultural Col¬ lege, B. S. A. ’99; Iowa Agricultural College, ’00 ; Assistant Professor of Animal Husbandry, Iowa Agricultural College, ’02 ; Manager of Fine Stock, Brookmont Farms, Iowa, ’03. 19 Chas. B. Campbell, Ph. B., Professor of Modern Languages. Depamo University, Ph. B. ’00; Principal Girard High School, Illinois, ’02; Graduate Student in French and German from June, ’02, to June, ’03, at Chicago University. Albert F. Conradi, B. S. A., M. S., Acting State Entomologist. Instructor in Zoology and Entonlology, Xew Hampshire Stati College, ’01-’03; Ohio State University, B. S. A., ’01; New Hampshire State College, M. S., ’02. G. S. Fraps, B. S., Ph. D., Acting Professor of ( ' hrmistri . North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, B. S. ’96; Johns Hopkins University, Ph. D.’99; Fellow Johns Hop¬ kins, ’98-’99; Assistant Professor of Chemistry, North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, and Assistant Chem¬ ist, North Carolina Experiment Station, ' 99-’03; Member Ger¬ man Chemical Society, American Chemical Society; Author of Principles of Dyeing, and Numerous Scientific Articles; B K. 20 1 1 Snstruetors and Other Officers. , Jkk. i 1 Egbert F. Smith. Associate Professor of Mathematics. Austin College, Huntsville, Texas; State Xormal, Huntsville, Texas, M. T. ’81; Cornell University, Summer ' 03; Superinten¬ dent of Public Schools, Willis, Texas, ? 81- , 82; Assistant, Ad¬ junct and Associate Professor of Mathematics, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, ’SS-’OG. T. P. J unkin, A. B., Associate Professor of Mathematics. Student Houston Grammar School, ' 80; Austin College, Sherman, Texas, A. B. ' 03; B. A., M. A. in Mathematics, Uni¬ versity of Virginia, ’01; Fellow in Mathematics, I niversit} 7 of Virginia, ’00-’01; Graduate Work, University of Chicago, ' 03. C. S. Potts, B. S., M. A., Associate Professor of Economics and History. Weatherford College, B. A., ’93; University of Texas, B. A., M. A. ’02; Fellow in Economics, University of Texas, ' 01- ' 02; University of Chicago, Summers ’ 3; Professor of Mathematics, Granbury College, Texas, ' 97- ' 98 ; Principal Austin High School, ’00-’01; Instructor in Economics and History, Agricultural and Mechanical College, Texas, 02; Associate Pro¬ fessor of Same, ' 03. 21 John A. Lomax, B. A., Associate Professor of English. Student Granbury College; University of Texas, B. A. ’97; Instructor in English, Weatherford College; Begistrar, Univer¬ sity of Texas. L L. Bennett, B. S., INF. S., Lecturer on Cotton Culture. Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College, B. S. ' 88; Honorary Degree, M. S. ’00; Alabama Experimental Station, ' 90; Director of Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, TO-’OA William G. Drummond, M. E., Instructor in Mechanical Engi¬ neering. Ohio State University, M. E. ’00; Draftsman Avith Brain Hoisting Machinery Company, Cleveland, Ohio; Mechanical Engineer with Columbus Forge and Iron Company, Columbus, Ohio, and at Ohio Hospitals for Epileptics, Gallipolis, Ohio. 21 E. C. Green, B. S., Associate Professor of Plant Husbandry. Michigan Agricultural College, B. S. ’91; Assistant Horti¬ culturist, Michigan Agricultural College; Lecturer and Demon¬ strator in Practical Entomology, University of Illinois, ’OS; Nursery Inspector and Special Study of San Jose Scale, Illi¬ nois, ’99. Alva Mitchell, B. S., B. C. E., Instructor in Drawing. Central College, Texas, B. S. ’92; Agricultural and Mechani¬ cal College, Texas, B. C. E. ’94; Teacher in Public Schools, Texas, ’94-’02; Assistant in Drawing, Agricultural and Mechan¬ ical College, Texas, ’02; Instructor in Same, ’05. 0. D. Hargis, B. S., Instructor in Chemistry. Eniversity of Texas, B. S. ’02; Member Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity; Assistant Chemist, Department of Chemistry, Agri¬ cultural and Mechanical College, Texas, ’02. 23 Geo. C. Embry, B. Lit., Instructor in English,. University of Texas, B. Lit. ’OS; Student Assistant in Eng¬ lish, University of Texas, ’Og-’OS. B. C. Pittuck, B. S., State Inspector Feed Control. Agricultural and Mechanical College, Texas, B. S. ’94. J. P. Bagley, B. S., Instructor in Textile Engineering. Wa ke Forest College, N. C., B. S. ’00; Agricultural and Me¬ chanical College of North Carolina, Student in Textile Mngi- neering; Worked in North Carolina Textile Mills. 24 AY. Q. Nelson, Instructor in Drawing. Massachusetts Normal Art School, ’03; Teacher of Drawing in the Public Schools of Chelsea, in Howard Seminary, and in Massachusetts Normal Art School. A. A. Haskell, S. B., Associate Professor of General and Indus¬ trial Chemistry. Boston Tech., ’03; Instructor in Organic Chemistry and Dye¬ ing in Agricultural and Mechanical College, North Carolina, in ’04. 2 (2 D. E. Earle, B. S., Instructor in Carding and Spinning. Attended Ridge Spring and Furman University. Taught a Year in Fairfax High School; Graduated from Clemson College, North Carolina, B. S.; Foreman Carding and Spinning De¬ partment in Mills at Central, South Carolina. 25 W. E. Bachman, Instructor in Mathematics and Physical Di¬ rector. Graduate Lafayette, ’01; Member All-American Football Team, Two l T ears; Coach Alleghany College, T3; Assistant Coach in Lehigh University, 5 04. L. E. Lear, B. S., Instructor in Physics and Electrical Engineer¬ ing. Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Ml; Special Course in Elec¬ trical Engineering, Cornell; with General Electric Company. B. P. Marstellar, D. V. M., Instructor in Veterinary Science. Ohio State University, D. V. M. ’05. 26 Nathan Powell, A. B., Adjunct Professor of Languages and Chaplain. Attended Trinity University, Texas; Vanderbilt, A. B. ’93; Yale, B. D. ’96; Studied at Royal George August University, Goettingen, Germany. I C. E. Bartholomew, B. S., Instructor in Entomology. Iowa State College, B. S. ’04; Instructor in Zoology and Ento- mology, Iowa State College, ’OS-’Od-’Oo. zf. H. S. Woods, B. S., Assistant in Electrical Engineering. Agricultural and Mechanical College, Texas, B. S. ’05. 27 J. E. Hill, B. S., Assistant in Electrical Engineering. Agricultural and Mechanical College, Texas; Gradualo in Mechanical Engineering, ' 04; Graduate in Electrical Engileer¬ ing, Mo. A. C. Snyder, Instructor in Iron Work. A. G. Habral, Instructor in Wood Work. W. V. Glass, B. S., Assistant in Horticulture. Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, B. S. ’OS. C. W. Boyce, B. S., Assistant in Farm Husbandry. Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, B S. ’05. James G. Harrison, B. A., Treasurer. Emory College, Georgia, B. A. ’01; Served with Confederate Army; Treasurer Agricultural and Mechanical College, ’95. 29 S. E. Andrews, LL. B., Secretary of the College. University of Michigan, LL. B. B. Sbisa, Manager Subsistence Department. Ira Cain, Librarian. Professor in Erath County and Stcphenville High School; In Charge of Department of Science, Professor of Mathe¬ matics, ’02-03; Agricultural and Mechanical College Librarian, ’03. 30 S. E. Asbury, M. S., Assistant State Chemist. Agricultural and Mechanical College, North Carolina, B. S. ’93; Assistant Chemist, State Agricultural Department, North Carolina; Assistant to State Chemist at Richmond, Virginia; Commercial Chemist, Nashville, Tennessee; Took Degree of M. S. at North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical College, ’96. John T. Cruse, B. S., Assistant Chemist. Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, B. S. ’05. O ' . J. , L. McLennan, B S., Assistant Chemist. Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, B S. ’05. 31 W. A. Price, Assistant to B. L. Bennett, Cotton Specialist. Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, B. S. ’05. Miss Ida Craig, Nurse. WmI F. Jones, Ph. G., Pharmacist. Hamilton High School, ’01; University of Texas, Ph. Q. ’03. 32 33 n as % J SiJUtlHtl® SKtttmilg ,tO}JO§ W V I d O IAI 3 IAI Nl Dr. Thomas Chalmers Bittle. D. D., was born near Staunton, Virginia, in 1841. Me received his primary education at Aiddle- town, Maryland. Me entered Roanoke College, Salem, Va., from which institution he was graduated four years later. Me continued his studies there, however, taking a special and post-graduate course in Hebrew, Drench, German and Spanish. Me then accepted a position as Head-Z ' Aaster in the Moravian Boys’ School at Salem, North Carolina. When Dort Sumter fell he returned to Virginia, expecting to enlist in the service of his native State, but, on the advice of his parents, who looked for no war, and supposed him physically unfit for military service, he gave up the idea of entering the army and came to Texas. Dor two years he taught at Columbus, Colorado County: then having been elected Teacher of Languages in Parson’s Seminary at ' ■Aanor, Texas, he remained at that institution until 1873. Mis Alma Aater, Roanoke College, Va , now called him to the Chair of Mod¬ ern Languages, which position he held for five years. Upon the death of his father, the President of Roanoke College, he was him¬ self elected President: but his wife, a native of Texas, feeling that she could not be happy away from her prairie State, he declined to accept and returned to Texas. Me now taught a private school in Austin for two years, and then again took charge of Parson’s Seminary at Aanor. In 1885 he was ordained as a minister in the Protestant Epis¬ copal church, and for five years served the congregations at Bas¬ trop, Aanor and Rockdale. During this time, however, he contin¬ ued to teach in the Seminary, and afterwards in the public schools. Mis connection with the A. A . College began in 1890, when he was elected Chaplain and Assistant in English. In 1892 he was elected to the Chair of Languages, but continued to serve as Chap¬ lain until the time of his death, the beginning of the present school year. This is a brief account of the field in which Dr. Bittle’s life was spent, but it fails to give us an idea of the real spiritual power which characterized all of his associations with the young men and women under his charge. The hearts and lives, however, of thos e who enjoyed the privilege of watching his life and listening to his teachings attest the power of his influence, wielded in such an unassuming way. 35 FOUR YEARS OF PROGRESS.. )UR YEARS have now passed since the Class of 1906 gathered here from the four corners of the State and entered upon their duties as students of the Agricultural and Aechanical College. Eor us, the members of the Class, these four years form a period of great importance: the time, as it were, when the chrysalis becomes a butterfly, and the pollywog loses his caudal appendage and comes forth a full-grown frog. We came four years ago, fresh from the leadings of the maternal apron-strings: we leave here now equipped, at least in theory, for the sterner things of the great, busy world about us. The raw material from cattle ranch and cotton patch has now ripened into the finished product of the educational loom. Such are the transformations—if we may flatter ourselves—which these four years have wrought within us. If the period has been important for us individually, it has been no less important for our Alma Aater. She, too, has been passing through a period of transformation—a period of rapid growth and development. Our four years began with the beginning of one presidential administration and have lapped over into another. The former was a time of substantial progress and development: the latter has begun under circumstances most auspicious, and seems to be marked by an earn¬ estness of purpose and a soundness of policy that will make an epoch in the life of the institution. A very good idea of the progress of the last four years may be gained by a brief survey of the changes and additions that have been made in the physical equipment of the school. During the fall term, after our initiation into the mysteries of college life, the new Chemical-Veterinary Building was completed, and was occupied at the beginning of 1903. This is a substan¬ tial two-story brick building, one-half of which is occupied by the Depart¬ ment of Chemistry and the other by the Department of Veterinary Science. It contains the offices of the two depart¬ ments, together with four lecture rooms, four student laboratories, two private lab¬ oratories for professors, the laboratory of the State Chemist, an assay room, a dissecting room, store rooms, balance rooms, a geological museum and the mu¬ seum of the diseases of animals. It is one of the handsomest and most useful buildings on the campus. Another important addition to the physical property of the College is the building for the School of Textile Engineering—one of the few schools of its kind in the country, and the only one, it is claimed, west of the Aissis- 36 sippi river. The building is of regular cotton mill design, though it is fin¬ ished somewhat more ornately than cotton mills usually are. It contains offices and class rooms, and rooms for carding, drawing, roving and spinning the raw cotton into thread, and for weav¬ ing the thread into cloth. The machinery for illustrating all these processes is of the latest approved designs and is all driven by electric power. Other improvements are a large dairy barn containing stalls for three hundred cows; five new, commodious cottages for the families of the professors, and three cottages for laborers. The walks and driveways on the campus have been graded and graveled; the sewer system has been completed, and a substantial iron fence has been erected along the front of the campus next to the rail¬ way stations. v ost of the barracks have been replastered, repainted and, in some instances, refloored. The A ain Building has been treated to a sim¬ ilar overhauling, and the ' Aess flail has received a new roof. An athletic park has been fenced and graded, and bleachers with seating capacity for six hundred are being erected. A substantial brick warehouse has just been completed; and the spur of the International and Great Northern Rail¬ road now being graded to the door of the warehouse and the steam plant, will enable the College to purchase supplies and fuel in carload lots and have them delivered without the expense of hauling. And, finally, on AVarch 1 of this year the A. A. College Club opened its elegant club house, “The Shir¬ ley,” for the accommodaiion of the College community. Aside from the fact that this enterprise will furnish quarters for a number of roomers, and will somewhat relieve the crowded conditions at the Aess flail, the club house is expected to become the center of the social life on the campus and to add greatly to the pleasures of living at the College, especially for the un¬ married contingent of officers and instructors. These are the most important additions to the external equipment of the College that have been made during the period under consideration. Probably of even greater value are the additions that have been made to the equipment of the shops and laboratories: equipment without which effec¬ tive teaching is almost impossible. Pour years ago, it is safe to say, there was not a well equipped shop or lab¬ oratory at the College. Since that time many thousands of dollars have been spent in the purchase of machinery and apparatus and supplies. The me¬ chanical drawing room has been equipped with a complete new outfit of drawing tables, and the freehand room has received many new drawing models and an excellent model stand. The Civil Engineering Department has secured much valuable machinery for buildings and pavements, and is now installing a hydraulic laboratory. The Chemical and Veterinary Science Laboratories have been supplied with new 37 • • ' - ' I i , BEt i H A desks, new apparatus and abundant supplies, and the assay room has eight or ten excellent furnaces. A Botany Laboratoy, a Soil Physics Laboratory, __ and a Tarm Machinery Laboratory have all been installed in the Agricultural De¬ partment, and arrangements are being made to install a Parm Crops Laboratory. In the Aechanical Engineering Depart¬ ment new work-benches have been built for the carpenter shop, new forges in¬ stalled in the blacksmith shop, some ma¬ chine tools have been purchased for the machine shop, and a testing laboratory for advanced students has been added. The Department of Physics and Electri¬ cal Engineering has spent some $10,000 for dynamos and motors and other elec¬ trical machinery, while some $20,000 has gone into niachinery for the Textile Building. In other words, the last four years have transformed this institution from one of very meager shop and laboratory equipment into what is now probably the best equipped school in the State. Another line of growth has resulted in an increase in the number of the departments in the College and in the enlargement of the force of in¬ struction. Pour years ago the student was restricted to a choice of three courses of study: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Agricul¬ ture. Three other engineering courses have now been added, leading to degrees in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Textile Engineering. The installation of each of these new departments has de¬ manded additional instructors, and the faculties of the older departments have been enlarged and strengthened, until now the teaching force is about twice what it was in number and efficiency. One of the most important developments of the past four years has gone on in the student body itself, and has resulted in an almost complete change in the spirit and general attitude of the corps. The addition of one year to the age for entrance has robbed the corps of much of its youthful ap¬ pearance and character, and the raising of the entrance requirements has kept away many who were unprepared to do the work, and whose very presence here in the past has been a serious handicap to the institution. These changes have brought a more mature and earnest set of men to the College, and a correspond¬ ing loss of many of our juvenile habits and practices. The artistic instinct that manifests itself in “charcoal frescoes on the wall, and jack-knife carved ini¬ tials,” has so far died out among us that the new coat of plastering given the Main Building two years ago is still al¬ most entirely unadorned. The word “sucker” has become almost obso¬ lete, and the spirit that expressed itself in the inarticulate language of the sheep-fold has gone, we trust never to return. With it has gone the caste system that separated the lower classmen from the upper classmen and student officers, and that separated the student from the instructor by a chasm that no ties of friendship could span. The pernicious practice of hazing, which has done so much to create and keep alive the unsavory rep¬ utation that has for so many years cursed this school and hampered its growth, has been abolished by the voluntary action of the corps, and only the faintest traces of it remain. And, finally, cheating on examinations, the worst of all college sins, which has been far too prevalent here at times in the past, has been almost entirely blotted out. The strong moral sentiment on this subject has taken definite form in the Students’ Council, a sort of high court of justice, whose business it is to drive out of College every thief that can be discovered. Of course, it remains to be seen how well this or¬ ganization will accomplish its purpose: but, whether the machine works well or ill, cheating is doomed and must give way before an aroused student conscience. In one particular we are forced to admit that very little advance has been made. The enrollment is very little larger than it was four years ago. Growth in numbers has been impossible and must remain so until more dor¬ mitory space can be secured. One of the foremost dailies of the State re¬ cently declared editorially that a great agricultural State like Texas ought to have ten thousand young men in its Agricultural and Mecha nical College. Texas has made provision for scarcely four hundred. During the last two years many young men have been turned away for lack of room. It is need¬ less to say that such conditions ought not to continue. Texas can make no greater blunder than to fail to make ample provision for the growth and ex¬ pansion of its one industrial and technological institution. We expect to see a thousand students here by 1910. We have now enumerated some of the most important steps in ad¬ vance made by the College since we entered its portals four years ago. Of course the Class of 1906 does not claim all the credit for having brought these things to pass. The President and Paculty have ably assisted us in the work, and the Board of Directors and the Legislature deserve honora¬ ble mention. They have all done what they could, and we are glad to be able to make this public acknowledgment. 39 Post S 7 ' ad nates. Charles Warde Boyce, Charco, Texas. Post Graduate in Agriculture. Henry Stuart Woods, Corsicana, Texas. Post Graduate in Electrical Engineering. 40 y Senior Class Officers. President........ E. C. ARNOLD Vice-President.......- J. S. DEAN Secretary -------- B. GLEASON Treasurer........ F. G. ELLIOTT Historian........ G. T. HALTOM - •12 GEORGE RAYMOND ABNEY (GRABNEY), FRANKLIN, TEXAS. “I am a man; I smoke cigars” Abney is truly a man of worth, and the only reason he didn’t get a rank is that his name wasn’t on the promotion list. He really ought to have had a lieutenancy, for he holds his shoulders up and can stand at attention for a very long time. He is of a nervous temper¬ ament and shakes when he grasps your hand. C. E. Course; Member Austin Literary So¬ ciety; “B” Co. Football Team; Senior Tennis Club; Business Manager The Battalion; Regular attendant at reveille and breakfast; Stragglers. Thesis. —Effect of Oils on Portland Cement. FRED ALLEN (FLACO), CAMPBELLTON, TEXAS. “While there is life, there’s hope.” Allen bails from Campbellton, and rooms in Ross Hall with Brandt. That is saying a good many bad things about him. But there is one good thing, Allen is not vain. In fact, he rarely looks in the mirror. He has brown eyes. Allen says he is going to be an ice¬ man when be graduates, because he knows he can’t cut any ice at anything else. He likes electrical engineering, though, for he always reads by an electric light. E. E. Course; Member of Stragglers. Thesis. —Design. Construction and Test of a 3-K. W. Transformer. JOHX FISHER ARMSTRONG, SAN AN¬ TONIO, TEXAS. “Lei others hail the rising sun.” Although very friendly with our Comman¬ dant, Armstrong declares that he does not like military. Drill, Chapel and Reveille are all right in their way, but, as for him, he says he prefers the simple life. He doesn’t even wear a military belt around the campus. He wears it around his waist. He does a few stunts now and then, such as playing foot¬ ball, smoking cigars and going with the girls, just to show people that he is capable of doing things. M. E. Course; Member of Ross Volunteers; K. K.’s; Senior Tennis Club; Stragglers. Thesis .—Comparative Test of a Condensing and Non-Condensing Engine. ED CRAWFORD ARNOLD (ED), GRAHAM, TEXAS. “A mother’s pride, a father’s joy.” Look at the jaw, ladies; look at the massive jaw. He’s handsome, but everybody knows it. Even he knows it. Look at the black hair and the Hashing eyes. He’s military, too. He’s so military that when he talks his voice sounds like the roar of cannon, and his eyes Hash like the glare of the shining saber in the sun. The squeak of his shoe is like the rattle of musketry, and when he draws his handker¬ chief across his face it resembles Old Glory marching on to victory. Stand up, Ed, and let the people look at you. M. E. Course; Major of Battalion; Presi¬ dent of Senior Class; Captain Ross Volun¬ teers; Business Manager of Long Horn; Stu¬ dent Manager of Lyceum Course; Chairman of Invitation Committee of Thanksgiving Ball; President and Chairman of Arrangement Com¬ mittee of Ross Volunteer Hop; Member of K. K.’s; Member of Students’ Council; South End Senior Quartette; Boxing Club; Conglomerate Club; President Company Baseball League. ' Thesis .—Test of a Tandem Compound En¬ gine. 44 JOHX ASHTON, HYDE, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND. “Give me the ocular ' proof.” He is an Englishman by birth, having been born on the Berkshire Hills. For this reason Professor Potts has had a very difficult time in teaching the Seniors the Industrial History of England. Mr. Ashton’s principal occupa¬ tion is winning prizes at stock shows. He took first prize in the contest for hogs at Chi¬ cago. He also has oratorical powers, and sometimes his voice is heard around the do¬ main of the Austin Literary Society. Agricultural Course; Member Austin Liter¬ ary Society; Choir; Boxing Club; Chicago Stock Judging Team, ’05; Bachelors’ Club; Scientific Association; Assistant Editor The Battalion. Made highest grand total score in judging live stock at Chicago International Stock Show, December, 1905. Thesis. —Selection, Care and Environment; the Three Great Factors in the Evolution of Our Domestic Breeds. HUFFMAN BAINES, FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS. “He never sat s a foolish thing, Nor ever does a wise one.” Mr. Baines wishes it understood, and takes this way in which to inform the public, that he does not intend becoming an E. E.. but, in¬ stead, only a lawyer. He wishes to become a speaker of great fame, and perhaps be sent to Congress. Ye think he will. He introduced a lecturer once. His voice is good, and his posture is good, especially if it’s a sitting one. Although willing to speak, Mr. Baines is not windy, and never blows, unless he has a cold. He is an upright fellow, about six feet two. E. E. Course; Second Lieutenant Co. “D”; Member Ross Volunteers; Long Horn Staff: ex-President Sul Ross Literary Society; Toast¬ master Sul Ross Banquet, ’06; Secretary and Treasurer P. C. C.’s; Member K. K. K.’s. Thesis. —Design of an Electric Light Plant for Bryan, Texas. 45 RICHARD LUDWIG BRANDT (DUCK), SAN DIEGO, TEXAS. “Where ignorance is bliss, ’Tis folly to be loise.” Although their names sound something alike, Brandt emphatically denies that he and General Grant are related to each other, but he doesn’t know about Napoleon. Like our Commandant, Brandt is a great lover of Napoleon and Bonaparte’s principles. Al¬ though statistics don’t show it, Brandt is un¬ doubtedly the handsomest man in the class. He believes the statisticians were bribed. Mean statisticians! Never mind. Brandt, you will see them punished in the next world. M. E. Course; Member Senior Tennis Club; Reading Club; Stragglers. Thesis. —Thermal Efficiency of Ice Plant Engine. HERBERT BR1NKMANN (BRINK), COM¬ FORT, TEXAS. “We shall not look upon his like again ” Brinkmann is distinguished looking. When one sees him for the first time, one never forgets how he looks the second time, nor the third. He has a distinguished looking nose and is very tall and handsome. He is the only living human being that has ever made the Professor of Mathematics smile. Like Abraham Lincoln, his legs are long enough to reach the ground. He has a face like Sunny Jim. M. E. Course; Stragglers. Thesis. —The Effect of Different Throws of Eccentric on Steam Distribution. 46 CARROL GARDNER BROWN. CLEVELAND, OHIO. “1 know a hawk from a handsaw.” Brown is an electrician by birth, for as a baby lie was always light. When only 8 years old, he began to like currents, especially when they were made into a But, laying all jokes aside, Brown wears glasses, and knows a good many things nobody else knows. He generally walks on his tip-toes. He likes honey and eats it with a spoon; a shovel is too hard to handle. Brown has had some hair-raising experiences in his time, for he says that he has eaten at worse places than the Hess Hall. E. E. Course; Member Stragglers. Thesis .—A Study of Telephone Transmit¬ ters. ROBERT LEE BURNEY (BOB), AUSTIN, TEXAS. “My pride fell with my fortunes.” Robert comes from Austin, where the insane asylum is situated. He goes to our balls and sometimes leads the grand march. Bob’s hair is just about the color of the butter we get at the Mess Hall. He is thinking of dyeing it black. Although Robert is a private now, he was not ever thus. He likes the ladies, and the ladies like him; so there you are. Of what use is a rank, anyway? It is of no use at all. The straps soon get dirty and look ugly on your coat. C. E. Course; Valedictorian; President of Thanksgiving Hop; President Kala Kinasis Club; President Sul Ross Literary Society; President K. K. K.’s; Vice-President Senior Tennis Club; Second Lieutenant Ross Volun¬ teers ; Chairman Reception Committee Ross Volunteers Hop; Chairman Reception Commit¬ tee Final Ball; Member Automobile Club; Member Stragglers. Thesis .—Location and Construction of Spur Track from H. . T. C. to College Barns. 47 HOWARD EDWARD BURNS (HOT AIR), HOUSTON, TEXAS. “7 have done ihe State some service, and they know it.” Mr. Burns, of Houston, Ladies and Gentle¬ men; Mr. Howard Burns. Mr. Burns comes to us highly recommended for his hot air pro¬ clivities and his windy monstrosities, but he tells us that he is nothing to compare with what can be seen in Houston. Air. Burns lec¬ tures daily in the various class rooms on what can be and what can not be seen in Houston. Although not a poet, Mr. Burns wears his hair long, and therefore has the poetic effect. Mr. Burns is taking the C. E. Course, and in his four years ' sojourn here Professors Nagle, Spence and others have gained valuable knowl¬ edge while in the same class room with him. C. E. Course; Member Glee Club; K. K.’s; Stags; Sul Ross Literary Society; Senior Ten¬ nis Club: Stragglers. Thesis. — Bridge Design. WILLIAM PARKMAN BURRITT (CAP), SAN DIEGO, TEXAS. ' ■ leant to be somebody’s darling.” William Parkman Burritt was born some¬ where (we’ve forgotten) on a farm. At the early age of 17 he decided to invest his spare moments in college, but he made a poor in¬ vestment, and now everything is lost. Al¬ though not acquainted with the life in a city, he hopes some day to live in Waco. He learned to dance in November and was elected President of the Final Ball in March. M. E. Course; Captain of “C” Co.; Presi¬ dent of the Final Ball; Memher of Ross Vol¬ unteers; Stags; K. K.’s; Sul Ross Literary Society; K. K. K.’s; “C” Co. Football Team; Senior Tennis Club. Thesis. —Thermal Efficiency of Ice Plant Engine. 48 ELMER CARLYLE, DALLAS, TEXAS. “Blessings on him who invented sleep.” Elmer works in the Chemical Department with Doctor Fraps about two-thirds of the time, and has acquired many of the admirable Doctor’s traits. He has learned the famous wiggle, and uses the whistle when he studies. The name Elmer sounds like Percy, but it’s all a horrible mistake. Elmer has a voice like a fog-horn, and is a member of the sacred Stragglers. Agricultural Course; “C” Co. Football Team; Associate Member of Scientific Associ¬ ation; Senior Tennis Club. Thesis .—Chemical and Mechanical Examin¬ ation of Texas Soils. JAMES SOMERVILLE DEAN (VICE), BEL¬ TON, TEXAS. “If I am so great as a bog, what will I be when a man?” Look at the boy in the picture opposite. That is Dean. The girls like him, but he doesn’t like the girls. He made his debut when he butted into society last year. On this occasion he turned a delicate pink, mixed with a bright shade of red. Oftentimes he makes fudge (helped by Elliot). That’s the reason he’s so popular. A. E. Course; Captain Co. “B”; First Lieu¬ tenant Ross Volunteers; President Students’ Council; Art Editor Long Horn, ’05 and ’0G; Vice-President Senior Class; Manager College Football Team; Member Athletic Council; Delegate Nashville Convention; President Stag Dancing Club; Senior Tennis Club; Final Ball Committee. Thesis .—A Design for an Engineering Building. 49 FRED EBERSPACHER (EBERS), SINGLE- TON, TEXAS. “And listens like a three years’ child.” Ebers has a face like Romulus, the man who didn’t build Rome in a day. He is not made out of alabaster, but looks like it. Notice the high forehead and low eyebrows, also the cap. He doesn’t eat at the Mess Hall, therefore he has no indigestion. He doesn’t smoke—in this world, but we think he will in the next. He loves to show Professor Nagle how to work the dynamos in the C. E. Laboratory. He doesn’t care what anybody thinks about him, for everybody thinks he is a pretty good fel¬ low, indeed. C. E. Course; Plays Alto in the Band. Thesis. —Comparative Test of Gravel and Broken Stone Concrete. LEO EHLINGER (NUISANCE), LA GRANGE, TEXAS. “No sense has he of ills to come, No care beyond today.” Ehlinger is supposed to have been named after Pope Leo VII. Of this the editors are not certain, but Ehlinger doesn’t care. When in the Freshman Class he joined the ranks of the privates, and has been there ever since. Ehlinger is going to join the army when he graduates, because the Commandant told him to. About the only Bugle Call that he likes to hear is Release and Taps. He lias a room¬ mate, a fellow by the name of Shorty Hof¬ mann, who helps to make up the pair. C. E. Course; Co. “C” Baseball Team and Football Team; Member of S. O. L.’s; Stag Dancing Club; Stragglers. Thesis. —Design of Sewer System for College Station. 50 PRANK GLASSELL ELLIOT (FISH), BEL¬ TON, TEXAS. “I am sure care’s an enemy to life.” With the possible exception of Bill Benner, Elliot is the laziest man in the class. He inaugurated a movement to have Reveille sounded at 8 o’clock, but the movement failed utterly, owing to the inconsistency of the Commandant. Like the hen, he likes to lay around the house. We do not know how he got his rank, as some claim that he got it on his good looks. Although lazy, Elliot is not afraid of work, for his room is next door to the blacksmith shops. He’s “B” Company’s assistant mail carrier. T. E. Course; Second Lieutenant Co. B”; Member Ross Volunteers; Secretary and Treas¬ urer of Stags; Sul Ross Literary Society; Member Senior Tennis Club; Treasurer Senior Class. Thesis .—Construction of a 5000-Spindle Cot¬ ton Mill. BENN GLEASON (PAP), 11 ICO. TEXAS. “Assume a virtue, if you have it not.” Benn now hails from the little town of Hico, but he was born away up in Maine, where it snows every winter. He is a great admirer of Roosevelt, but a greater admirer or Booker T. He holds his neck very straight and walks as if he has a boil on the back of it. But no boil is there, as can easily be seen when he takes off his collar. His views are somewhat flighty, and he has a vacant stare. E. E. Course; Captain Co. ‘‘D”; Editor-in- Chief of the Battalion; Secretary of Senior Class; Chairman Programme Committee of Sul Ross Literary Society; Secretary K. K. K.’s; Member of Students’ Council. Thesis .—Design Welding Transformer. 51 LOUIS ZOST GUGENHEIM, JR. (GUGGY), MASON, TEXAS. “Few earthly things found favor in his sight.” Guggy is a direct descendant of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. When he was young enough to get away from Jerusalem, lie boarded a ship and sailed to this country via the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. But Guggy is all right, even if his cheek is bigger than his nose. He wanted to get excused from Reveille once, and got arrested six times in succession, and almost starved to death in the guard room. Also, he and Groupe had light disturbance. E. E. Course; Co. “B” Football Team; Member of the K. K. K.’s; Stragglers; Senior Tennis Club. Thesis, —Re-design and Test of Lightning Transformer. JAMES GROVER HACKNEY, BURLESON, TEXAS. “ ), it is excellent To have a giant’s strength, but it is tyran¬ nous To use it like a giant.” Hackney is known as the strong man. In fact, he is strong in everything except his voice. But that’s improving, as last week almost everybody in the Mess Hall heard him call the Battalion to attention. He plays baseball while at A. and M., and has a bat which is about six feet long, with which he hits the ball with great force. Grover is a very clever fellow, telling many jokes at the staff table. He was named for Grover’s Chill Tonic, as he was raised on it when a baby. M. E. Course; First Lieutenant and Adju¬ tant; Captain Baseball Team; Member of Athletic Council. Thesis. —Testing a Compound Engine. 52 GUY TREVAXIOX HALTOM (EGGS), SAX AXTOXIO, TEXAS. “If ever I do well, ’tis a wonder.” Through a slight mistake, Guy was not ap¬ pointed Quartermaster. But, like the carpen¬ ter, he took a brace, and now he is Drum Major. He is the man with the curly locks. He thinks he has a home in Bryan, with chains around it, for safe keeping. Last fall a Baylor fellow stepped on his toe in a foot¬ ball game, and he was in the hospital for three weeks, which was very bad for the hos¬ pital. E. E. Course; President A. and M. Glee Club; Member of Sul Ross Literary Society; Ross Volunteers; Glee Club Quartet; Football Quartet; Students’ Council; Vice-President of K. K.’s; Captain ’05 Football Team; Class Historian; Second Lieutenant and Drum Major. Thesis .—Design of Power Plant, Edison 3- Wire System, for Bryan. Texas. ROBERT WILLIAM HOFMAXX (SHORTY), MASOX, TEXAS. “Brevity is the soul of wit.” When quite a small boy a horse stepped on Shorty’s foot, and he, Shorty, has never grown any taller since. He is young and nice look¬ ing and has a firm upper jaw. He reads a great deal, and thinks the author of Diamond Dick the greatest writer since the time of Cleopatra. Although not Esau, he eats Sbisa’s chili in large hunks, and then calls loudly for more. Shorty went to Reveille once, and the President heard about it and suspended exer¬ cises for the rest of the week. He is very strong, and when only 5 years old raised a bale of cotton. C. E. Course; Member of Stags; Sul Ross Literary Society; Second Lieutenant Co. “C”; “C” Company Football Team; President of the S. 0. L.’s; K. K. K.’s. Thesis .—Design of Sewer System for College Station. 53 GEORGE ADOLPH HOYO (ADOLPHUS), WEIMAR, TEXAS. “A smiling Dutchman, just of age” Adolphus is the blushing Dutchman of the c-lass. He is not very bashful when he is alone, but, when he is in a crowd,—O my! We think he has never been kissed, but we don’t know whether he is sweet 16 or not. The folks at home were glad when he got his lieutenancy. Although he has a Japanese name and eyes, he has the Dutchman’s habits, for he eats sauerkraut. He is used to the hard knocks of the world, for he has roomed in Gathright for four years. Agricultural Course; Second Lieutenant Co. “C”; Senior Tennis Club. Thesis. —The Production of Wheat in the United States. ROBERT TOOMBS KENDRICK (FARMER), WACO, TEXAS. “And the muscles of his brawny arms are strong as iron bands.” At an early age the Farmer was turned loose and allowed to roam at will over the Pan¬ handle. Tiring of the strenuous life, he came to A. and M., and, as a fish, he began to grin and show his teeth at the Sophomores, thereby frightening all intruders. One afternoon he saw a man get his head smashed in a football scrimmage. He immediately joined the squad, and he, himself, has learned how to smash heads and also break collar bones. He is very fond of Dr. Fraps, and calls him Doe, for short, which suits the Doctor exactly. Agricultural Course; Second Lieutenant Co. “A”; Right Tackle on ’04 and ’05 Football Teams; Manager of Co. “A’s” Baseball Team. Thesis. —Chemical and Mechanical Analysis of Texas Soils. 54 LE ROY KIRKPATRICK (KIRK), McKIN- KEY, TEXAS. “I do not set my life at a join ' s fee.” Kirk says that he doesn’t understand why he is so popular with the girls. Neither do we. But, nevertheless, he is. Three girls went crazy over him, he says, and are now in the insane asylum. Another one took hydro¬ chloric acid, and still another drowned her troubles in drink. Kirk has a firm jaw, but nobody knows it, for it is hidden by his enor¬ mous cheek. M. E. Course; Member of Ross Volunteers; Stragglers; K. K. K.’s; P. C. C.’s. Thesis .—A Pump Test. BERNARD KOWALSKI (SKY), BROWNS¬ VILLE, TEXAS. “As good as a play.” We think that Sky will graduate this year, but he hates to leave the old place. He en¬ tered in the fall of ’98. He is fond of Eco¬ nomics, and loves to read of the growth of Manhattan Island. He says it’s nothing to compare with Brownsville. Great place— Brownsville. Sky often tells us how the Commandant lost out with him by not giving him a rank. But he ought not to condemn the Commandant. Even the best of people make mistakes. C. E. Course; Member of Stragglers; Man¬ dolin Club. Thesis .—Design of a 162-Foot Span R. R. Bridge. 55 LOUR A GERHARD LEXERT (PARSON), LA GRANGE, TEXAS. “Let him alone.” Coming direct from La Grange, Lenert landed here an innocent lad. He took kindly to his studies, and sometimes burned the mid¬ night oil (in the stove). He was very green when a fish, as lie thought Ross Hall a good dormitory. He played Full-Back on Co. “A’s” team, and never touched an opposing player. Another peculiar thing about Lenert is that he has never gone to sleep in Economics. C. E. Course; First Lieutenant Co. “A”; Full-Back Co. “A’s” Football Team; Member of Senior Tennis Club. Thesis .—The Design of a lG3-Foot 4-Inch R. R. Bridge. FRITZ LICHTE (DUTCH), GRAHAM, TEXAS. “Look here, upon this picture, and on this. Fritz sailed direct from Der Faderland on the good ship “Spitzen.” We wonder why our emigrant laws aren’t more severe. Fritz got a rank this year on his handwriting. He went to New Orleans this summer and came back by way of Milwaukee. He and Harry go in town very often, when they take in the playhouses and other places of amusement. Look at Fritz’s picture. Isn’t it a good thing he isn’t rated on his face value? T. E. Course; Second Lieutenant Co. “A”; Member of Stags; Senior Tennis Club. Thesis .—A Jacquard Design. 56 JAMES WILLIAM LOVIXG (BILL), JACKSBOEO, TEXAS. “It will discourse most eloquent music.” There may not be much in a name, hut Bill lias got the girls fooled. He made his debut about two years ago, and has been going ever since. When he sings in the Glee Club he tries to drown out the rest of the mem¬ bers. His voice is two octaves below that of the dragon which grunted the low B-flat in the fifth symphony. He wears his hair long, and rumples it up sometimes when he plays football. He says he’s never happier than when he hears the dear girls give nine rahs for “Old Bill Loving,” when he is on the gridiron. It is needless to say that Bill has never led a very happy life. Agricultural Course; Second Lieutenant Co. “D”; College Football Team; Business Mana¬ ger Glee Club; Ross Volunteers; Manager Co. “B” Baseball Team; Football Quartet; Chair¬ man Decoration Committee Final Ball; Stock Judging Team. Thesis .—Plans and Management of 15,000- Acre Ranch in Young County. MAX FREDERICK MAYER (MAX), SAX AXTOXIO, TEXAS. “Take me all in all, I am a howling success. Hear me howl, ye gods. The howling can be heard clean into the State of Denmark.” -Max used to run a joke factory, but the people made him close up his shop because his goods got too stale. He now hands out lemon drops to the gents, and sweet smelling bou- quets to the ladies (as souvenirs). Max is always harmless, except when he dreams he is the Basso in Parsival. His picture was on the Glee Club posters, which attracted great crowds. A. E. Course; Second Lieutenant in Band; Chairman Decoration Committee Thanksgiving Ball; Long Horn Staff; Member of Sul Ross Literary Society; Glee Club; K. K.’s; Con¬ glomerate Club; Senior Tennis Club. Thesis .—Design of Library. 57 JAMES DAVIS METCALFE, PEARSALL, TEXAS. ‘‘That it should come to this.” J. Davis has that hungry look that Cassius had in Shakespeare’s time. He’s hollow-eyed, and talks long and low. He is like the wagon wheel—always tired. When he was a fish he thought he hated to go to Reveille, but now he knows it. He also is able to subsist on two meals a day, but our dear Com. doesn’t think it’s good for his health. C. E. Course; Battalion Editorial Staff; Member of Stag Dancing Club; Senior Tennis Club; Sul Ross Literary Society. Thesis. —Effect of Oils on Portland Cement. WILKIN ROBERT ORR (WILK), AUSTIN, TEXAS. “One kind kiss before we part.” Born in Austin, he came to A. and M. when quite a child, where he started in business as a dealer in second-hand music, goo-goo and chewing gum, ladies’ fudge and peach blos¬ soms, honey suckles, etc. He is still doing business at the old stand. Although thus handicapped he has come to it naturally, and doesn’t mind it. He is very long and slim, and uses Bohe pomade on his hair when call¬ ing on the girls. Last leap year he was pro¬ posed to five times, hand-running, and fainted each time, creating a sensation about College Station. C. E. Course; Chairman Reception Commit¬ tee Thanksgiving Ball; Member of K. K. Club; Member of Glee Club; Stragglers; Automobile Club. Thesis. —Location Spur Track from H. T. C. Track to College Barns. 58 WILLIAM ALFRED PENNER (BILL), GEORGETOWN, TEXAS. “Life is but an empty dream.” Bill Penner’s picture is the picture accom¬ panying this eulogy. Bill may be lazy, but lie is not as lazy as he used to be, as the editors persuaded him to go to town and have his picture taken. We worked a skin game on Bill, though. We told him that the photo¬ grapher had an elevator in the building, but he didn’t, and Bill had to walk upstairs. Gleason is a good friend of Penner, which is very strange, as he is his room-mate. E. E. Course; College Baseball Team; Mem¬ ber of Stragglers. Thesis. —Design of Welding Transformer. JOHN HENRY P1RIE, PARITA. TEXAS. “Judge not according to the appearance.” Although not yet of age, John’s hair is fall¬ ing out in great bunches. He has not traveled very much, but he thinks Parita the best town that he has yet seen. Perhaps it is. When he gets out of here he is going to do very light work at some electrical concern. He acted adjutant for a week in March, and hasn’t got through worrying yet. E. E. Course; First Lieutenant Co. “B”; Captain of “B” Co. Football Team; Member of Stags; Boxing Club; Ross Volunteers. Thesis. —Efficiency Test of a 105-K. W. 3- Phase Alternator. 59 ROBERT JOSEPH POTTS (POTTSY), FORT WORTH, TEXAS. “For none more likes to hear himself con¬ verse.” Potts is very short in stature, but he can’t help it; he was born that way. His hair is thinning out in the top rows, which can be easily seen in his picture. But he was also born bald-headed. He says he will never get married until he makes a name for himself. Poor Potts; some good woman has lost a hus¬ band. While here he bought himself a wash tub to bathe in, and he thinks so much of it he never uses it. He rooms next door to Win¬ drow, which is a very mean thing to say about Potts in his graduating year. He is the only man who doesn’t understand Professor Xagle’s explanation in the Hydraulic Class,—0 joy! C. E. Course; Member of Sul Ross; Member of Stags; The Stragglers; Vice-President of Students’ Council; K. K. K.’s. Thesis. —Effect of Fineness of Sand Grains on the Strength of Cement Mortar. JOSEPH WALTER RAMSAY (HANG IT), HOUSTON, TEXAS. “On thy chin a springing beard began To spread a doubtful down and promise man.” When Ramsay first opened his eyes on this world, as a baby, he surprised all the family by crowing in his baby voice these words, “Hang it.” When quite a child he was run over by a huge delivery wagon, and when he came to consciousness, five hours later, he simply said, “Hang it.” He has loomed in Gathright four years, and when the north wind howds and whistles through the windows and the bats brush his cheeks as they fly past in the night he repeats those self-same words, “Hang it.” E. E. Course; Second Lieutenant Co. “B”; Member of Sul Ross Literary Society; Stags; Bats; Choir, Mandolin Club; “B” Company Football Team; Associate Editor-in-Chief of The Battalion. Thesis. —An Efficiency Test of a 3-Phase Generating Unit. 60 ANDREW PEACHY ROLLINS (ANDY), FARMERSVILLE, TEXAS. “The sports of children satisfy the child.” It is very strange that everybody mistakes Rollins for an Agricultural student, for he is taking Engineering in large doses. He is very fond of Captain Sargent, and when in the Sophomore and Junior Classes he used to hover around his office a great deal, and laugh at the dear Captain ' s jokes. He is not a dis¬ tinguished looking officer, but succeeds in at¬ tracting a good deal of attention at Dress parade by the way he walks. He fell down one day. Andy has grit all right, as can be seen in the water he washes his face in. He bathed in the natatorium last year in mid¬ winter, when his eyes turned blue. C. E. Course; First Lieutenant and Quar¬ termaster ; Member of Sul Ross Literary So¬ ciety; Stag Dancing Club; Conglomerate Club; Football Squad; Best Drilled Man. ’05; South End Senior Quartet. Thesis. —The Effect of Preservatives Upon the Life and Strength of Timber. ROBERT EDWIN SCHILLER, MEEKS, TEXAS. “In notes by distance made more sweet.” This man entered college four years ago, and attracted attention when he stepped quietly upon the depot platform. They won¬ dered why the homefolks let him out, but now everybody knows. He is learning the ways of college life, as not long ago a Freshman saw him smoking a Virginia cheroot. He is be¬ ginning to straighten up now, and, my! how tall he looks. He has bought himself a pink shirt to wear when he is O. D. When it comes his time to blow himself, he gets out the reliable cornet. C. E. Course; First Lieutenant of Band; Member of Fencing Club; Member of Con¬ glomerate Club; Leader of the Hayseed Band. Thesis. —The Effect of Preservatives on the Life and Strength of Timber. 61 ROBERT WILLIAM SHANKLIN (BOB), PRAIRIE LEA, TEXAS. What can’t he cured, must he endured.” Although Mr. Shanklin is the mail man, females have charms for him also. As yet he can not be called a ladies’ man, but all the girls admire him, especially at S. M. I., when he stands erect with his white gloves on. He is going to part his hair in the middle next month, and attend the Company receptions. Bob’s laundry bill is something immense, as he changes his shirt once a week. Bob has an easy disposition, but his equilibrium was up¬ set one day by a little visiting card from San Marcos. Bad visiting card, and bad Hr. Fisher! C. E. Course; Austin Literary (President) ; Conglomerate Club; South End Senior Quar¬ tet. Thesis. —Comparative Test of Concrete Made of Broken Stone and Gravel. JOHN RODNEY TABOR (RODNEY), HOUS¬ TON, TEXAS. “Truly, I would the gods had made thee ' poetical.” He is perhaps the funniest man on the campus, but if he was half as witty as he thinks he is, he would have Mark Twain skinned a city block. Tries to get his money’s worth at every 1 li-cent meal Mr. Sbisa so kindly hands out. He is highly esteemed by all Freshmen who are not acquainted with him. He and Mr. Shanklin often sing to¬ gether, he singing tenor while Mr. Shanklin carries the bass. A. E. Course; Editor-in-Chief of Long Horn; Vice-President of Sul Ro-s Literary Society; President of Conglomerate Club; Associate Editor-in-Chief of Battalion, ' 04 and ’05: Member of K. K. K.’s Honorary Member of K. K.’s; Member of Stragglers; South End Quartet. Thesis. —Design for a College Y. M. C. A. Building. 62 WILLIAM THOMAS WALKER (BILLY), SAN SABA, TEXAS. “Good looks run in our family, but they ran clear past me.” If any one would hear Billy say something in the dark they would think he was a deli¬ cate lady. He is not, though, for Billy is an energetic young man. He plays football, and can make a lot of noise in baseball, if he would. He and John Pirie have succeeded in rooming together for a number of years, which goes to prove that Billy has grit, and will stick to anything. T. E. Course; Second Lieutenant Co. “B”; College Football Team for four years; Presi¬ dent of Boxing Club; Captain of ’00 Track Team; Member of Stags; Baseball Squad; Manager “B” Co.’s Baseball Team; Delegate to Nashville Convention. Thesis .—Construction of a 5000-Spindle Cotton Mill. HARRY ALBERT WASHBURN, HALLETTS- VILLE, TEXAS. “Something too much of this.” You wouldn’t think it of Harry, but he often lets his whiskers grow out like fringes, and then he goes ’round scaring the campus children. Since coming from Hallettsville, he has developed sporting qualities, and the girls call him fast. Whether this be so or not, we can not say, but we believe that he can stand the pace. He is thinking of ordering a paste diamond stud, also a couple of boxes of cigar¬ ettes to hand around to his friends. He takes the Sporting News, and reads how Dan Patch beats Lady S. by a nose. Harry is a fast rascal. C. E. Course; Member of Sul Ross Literary Society; Stragglers; K. K. K.’s; Senior Ten¬ nis Club; Stags. Thesis .—Design of a R. R. Bridge, Span 172 Feet 8 Inches. 63 JOSEPH SAMUEL WELBOAN (JOEDY), ALVIN, TEXAS. “If beauty ' s only skin deep, why not skin him and let him strut about like the gorgeous peacock?” We realize that in looking over a book hur¬ riedly one sometimes loses its finest points. So in this; one may pass over some sparkling gem without noticing its value. You might have done the same thing. But look! behold! you have the gem before you. It is this pic¬ ture. No, please don’t laugh. It’s no joke. Joe almost put the Long Horn photographer out of business, as he had four sittings a week for two months. Agricultural Course; Captain Co. “A”; Manager College Baseball Team; President Senior Tennis Club; Member of K. K.’s; Sul Ross Literary Society; Chairman Arrange¬ ment Committee Thanksgiving Ball; Chairman Arrangement Committee Final Ball. POLLEN JOE WINDROW (WINDY), TEM¬ PLE, TEXAS. “Like a drowsy summer’s day.” Windy was born some time in the 80’s, but is not fully matured. When he gets grown, he says that he is going to work as a railroad engineer, as the railroad has many ties for him. He is personally interested in the C. E. professors, and is a very warm friend of theirs during the summer months. He has nice shiny ivory teeth, just like the Chapel piano. That’s the only thing that keeps him from being good looking, with the exception of his face. His •face is a joke, and the joke’s on him. C. E. Course; Member of Sul Ross Literary Society; Stags; S. O. L.’s; First Lieutenant Co. “C”; Captain Co. “C” Football Team. Thesis. —Effect of Fineness of Sand Grains on the Strength of Cement Mortar. 64 ALFRED ANDERSON WRIGHT, ALFRED, TEXAS. “A uAse and masterly inactivity.” Although not a surprising lad, he surprised everybody when he got his lieutenancy. It was a shame to take the money. But he is doing very well, and we think he would im¬ prove if he had more time. He is a hard Geological student and his drawings on the hoard are unique, if not instructive. If we wanted to say anything real mean about Wright, we would mention “Huzzy,” but who wants to say anything mean about him? Who, indeed? We don’t. Agricultural Course; First Lieutenant Co. “D”; Member of Sul Ross Literary Society; Ross Volunteers; P. C. C.’s; Senior Tennis Club. Thesis .—Management of a 1000-Acre Stock Farm in Nueces County. HALFORD GIBSON YAKEY (YAK), TAY¬ LOR, TEXAS. “ Sir, though I am not splenitive and rash. Yet hare l in me something dangerous.” Yakey dressed up to have his picture taken, so you can not see him as he really is. He has a special interest in the hogs of the campus, and himself, unlike Darwin, believes man originated, not from the monkey, but from the hog. In fact, “Yak’s” views of late have generally been “on the hog.” Anyway, he hails from the black lands, and has a girl up there. We think he is in love, for he has been using vaseline on his face. He once in¬ terfered with the band, also with the head waiter. He, Yakey, is a bad man. Agricultural Course; Sul Ross Literary So¬ ciety: Ross Volunteers; A. and M. Stock Judg¬ ing Team; Stragglers. Thesis . — Feeding Test (Cotton Seed Meal for Hogs). Go Was it by chance, or was it by the will of Providence, that this institution was favored with such ideal men as today make up the class of ’06 ? Be it as it may, the class has undoubtedly established a record at this college that will never be surpassed. If one should think of it abstractly, it would appear to him as a great power—a great force—influencing a corps of cadets to higher aims, picturing to them the joys of suc¬ cess with such fidelity that all stand in worshipping wonder and the faculty itself seems to be envious. We are prone to forget that this class, due to its influence, has seen the tearing down of old customs and the upbuilding of new ones; has seen new ideas tried, abandoned and tried again, until by the end of its Senior year these ideas have taken a sufficiently practical form to warrant the acquisition of many improvements to the college. Think of the prosperity and growth of the college during the evolution oi‘ class TG. A brief retrospect will not be out of place, perhaps, as it will convey to the reader the general strength and character of the classmen. Drilling in their daily lessons and loving the college life they lived, they studied and grew until today they stand pre¬ pared to accept their Alma Mater’s great reward—a diploma. Achievement rather than praise will best serve to show the merits of the class. In its Freshman year its organization was of astonishing strength. Class spirit was manifested on every occasion, and gradually, as if by magic, this feeling seemed to im¬ bue the whole community with an overflowing enthusiasm, patriotism, and college love that made itself felt along the various lines of the institution. Athletics flourished, and we were rewarded with our first victory over Varsity in football. It is needless to say that ’06 furnished some of the hardest and most brilliant men on th e squad, for it was a Freshman that made the first touchdown ever scored against Varsity by A. and M. Our class was of such strength and had shown its desire to assume control of col¬ lege affairs on so many different occasions, that Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores com¬ bined against the Freshmen in a class rush. Imagine their chagrin when they were forced to flee before the “Fish.” No more were they to doubt the mighty strength of ’06. On field day the class flourished its colors and acquitted itself well by taking off second honors. Two of its members having made the college track team won four medals at the State meet. As we have depicted the physical strength of the class, it will not be out of place to now portray the breadth of its mental powers. By some seeming coincidence, the Faculty decided to raise the curriculum with the class ’06. What greater honor could be bestowed upon men, for what faculty would raise a course of study without first studying and deciding the class of students that were to bear the task? Consequently, lessons were made longer, doubled in some cases, until the curric¬ 66 ulum was advanced practically one year. How did ’06 stand this test? Today she sends forth from this institution the largest class of young men that has ever graduated. And, if one will look at the different classes in school today, he can safely say that none in the near future will do as much. This fact alone speaks far more eloquently than is possible for words. In its Sophomore year the class won still greater laurels. In the cane rush the Freshmen put up a hard fight, but what could withstand the might and strength of ' 06? The Freshmen scattered like chaff before the wind. Although this was a great victory, yet the greatest in the history of the class was won on field day. Her stal¬ wart and steady athletes were not equalled in any way. First honors and the silver trophy cup went to class ’06. In its Junior year ’06 held undisputed sway in athletics, and its spirit seemed to be the life of the school. Junior classmen were enthusiastic in every form of ath¬ letics, and it was under such inspiration that the Orange and White of Varsity was trampled in the dust of defeat in baseball. How sweet that victory was! Coming, as it did, after defeat, it was like the sweet after the bitter. The crowning event of the year was the first Junior banquet. Around those richly spread tables good cheer and fellowship reigned supreme. There we realized and appreciated the real depth and spirit of true college friendship, and, with burning cheeks, we toasted our real senti¬ ments. In after years each will look back and go through the whole scene with tear- dimmed eyes and will long to live over those same college days, to hear those same fel¬ lows laugh and talk and make merry. Xow, as we are about to close our Senior year, the most brilliant one, we look back and find success written upon every page of the class history. Xot a single time has ' 06 failed to do that which it had set out to do, and never did dear old A. and M. call upon its men for assistance that they did not sacrifice their best for her. They left no stone unturned in order to better her mentally, morally and athletically. For¬ ty-six of them stand today bound together by the strongest ties of friendship and de¬ votion. Go, ye sons of Texas, out into the broad world and reflect credit upon your Alma Mater by making the utmost of your profession. “Despise nothing in this world except falsehood and meanness, and fear nothing except cowardice.” Guy T. Haltom. We think we have some pretty good information concerning the 5 06 class. We hope so. But several complaints of foul play have been handed to the editors by interested parties. Mr. Brandt claims that graft has been in evidence all through the contest for the handsomest Senior. Casting no reflections upon Mr. Arnold, but he wants to see fair play. Mr. Yakey is said to have handed in two votes for himself as the most military, while Mr. Potts insinuated that “Shorty” Hoffmann measured his height while standing on a box. But, be that as it may, we have sifted the information from the information blanks, with the following results: Age. —The age of the Seniors range from 18 to 26. The average age is 20 years, 8 months and 12 days. Rollins declares that, although he is old enough to vote, he has never been kissed. Weight.— The average weight is 153.8 pounds. Windrow doesn’t give his weight, but states that the last time he weighed he was 5 feet 9 inches tall. Height.— The average height of the class is 5 feet 9.7 inches, Potts’ height being thrown out, as it was too small to affect the result. The Most Popular. —There were really but two contestants for the most popular cadet. Vice Dean came first with a good majority, with Ed Arnold second. The reader can see both of these young men’s photographs by turning to the Senior pictures. Most Military. —First place for the most military cadets was hotly contested by two very deserving young men, Mr. Arnold and Mr. Lenert, Ed got 24 votes, while the Parson got 20 . The other two votes were thrown in the waste basket. Best Looking.— Here is where our Major won in a walk, leaving all other con¬ testants far in the rear. He is good looking anywhere, but especially at dress parade, where he steps into the limelight for a full half hour. Most Intellectual. —Whether by his hot air, high forehead or real worth, Mr. Potts won first honors we know not, but he won it, there being only one other con¬ testant worth mentioning, Mr. Brown, of Cleveland, Ohio. Elliot voted for himself. Best Athlete. —Haltom, Walker, Hackney were the three contestants, coming out in the order named. Hackney voted for Bill Penner, which was nothing short of graft, for this caused Bill to use his influence for the baseball captain. Hardest Worked Senior.— Potts, Ashton and Tabor got the places for the hard¬ est worked Senior. We hasten to add that none have broken down under the strain, al¬ though Potts’ hair is falling out. Wittiest. —Mr. Tabor got 38 votes out of a possible 46, thereby being voted the wit¬ tiest. Of course we do not say that Mr. Tabor really is the wittiest. If Prof. Jun- kin was only a Senior! 68 Most Popular Professor. —Much interest is centered on which one of the in¬ structing force the Seniors think the most of. Twenty-five of the Seniors’ votes were given to one man, Prof. D. W. Spence, whose ability and strength of character has won for him the respect and admiration of the Seniors. Mr. Hargis got a liberal share of the remaining votes for second choice, while Prof. Marshall came third. The Smartest Professor. —Here again Prof. Spence was our first choice, with Prof. Brown only one vote behind. Professors Xagle and Puryear tied for third place. It has been suggested that they throw heads and tails for the place. Most Imposing Looking Professor. —Only two professors seemed to be in this race. These two were Professors Fountain and Ball, Prof. Fountain winning by a cbest and a pair of glasses. Prof. Haskell ought to turn out a goatee!! SiiorLi) Football Be Abolished?— The Seniors were unanimous in saying “Xo” to the above question. Mr. Windrow (alias Winfrey) thinks that the rules ought to be revised for “C” Company, allowing no man weighing over 110 pounds to participate. Do You Believe Football too Severe? —The “noes” had it on this question, by a vote of 3T to 9. Farmer Kendrick voted “no,” but ads that if a player purposely breaks two men’s legs and smashes, say, four men’s faces in one game, he deserves to be severely reprimanded by the umpire. We think Bob is right. Do You Believe in Marriage? —Three Seniors say “no.” All of the rest give mar¬ riage tbe glad hand. One man says that he believes in marriage if tbe divorce courts are kept up. Do You Prefer Brunette or Blond? —Thirty votes were given to the brunette peach, while 16 were thrown to the fruit of lighter texture. Bill Loving says he likes a cross between a brindle and a black. hat Color Eyes Do You Prefer?— Brown eyes was tbe most popular, receiv¬ ing a vote of 17. Blue, gray and black came in the order named. But every man is ready to admit that one can not be true to eyes of blue when one looks into eves of brown. What Quality Do You Most Desire in Woman? —Nearly every adjective in the English language was used in describing tbe ideal woman. Some think they would rather have an affectionate companion than any other quality; others, refinement, while some voted for patience, sincerity, sympathetic. One man hit tbe nail on the head by using that far-reaching adjective which embraces all tbe good, namely, “womanliness.” What Quality Do You Most Detest in a Woman ?—Again a shower of adjec¬ tives deluged tbe statisticians. But at tbe end “frivolousness” won out. Gossiping, in¬ sincerity, brutality, were some of tbe qualities most detested. “Eggs” Haltom wrote that lie most detested the quality in a woman that made her run her husband out of the bouse with a rolling pin. Have ' � ou All Enjoyfd Your College Life? —We all have enjoyed our college life (with a lone exception), a life which is the best part of man’s existence. Would that it were ten years, instead of four. Do You Regret to Leave A. and M?—Our class votes “yes,” with six negative votes. And when we depart to battle with the world, our hearts will go out to our Alma Mater in tender affection. 69 70 71 72 Officers junior Class. President Vice-President Secretary A. T. POTTS. W. G. MOORE. R. S. BLACK. Serge ant-at-Arms Treasurer - - - W. B. WORTHAM. Historian - - - - G. A. SMITH. Athletic Manager - W. A. GILBERT. H. SCHROETER. Bean, Benjamin........... Bivins, Maurice........... Black, R. S.............. Blake, H. H........... . . . Bogel, Woodworth William Boyce, William, Jr....... Burns, Arthur Clayton. . . . Cobolini, Julius A........ Cobolini, Joseph Louis. . . . . Collins, James Alf........ Cuney, Clifford DeBray... Cunningham, Pinkney E. . . Edsall, Arthur Butler..... Epstein, Sam George...... Gilbert, Warren A........ Gilliam, Minyard M...... Granau, Herman F....... Hensel, Fritz, Jr......... Higgins, Walter Savers.... Hill, Jake................ Jouine, G. P. F........... Kloss, O. H.............. Kowalski, Gustav L....... Landa, Louis M.......... Lempert, Lewis Henry.. .. Lenz, Louis.............. Marbach, Al bert......... Marek, Edward L......... Maxwell, Norman Curry... Milligan. Wayne......... Moore, Walter Gunnell.. .. Myers, Arthur L.......... Potts, Arthur Tillman..... Puckett, Felix S.......... Rather, James B......... Reese, George W......... Schadt, Charles Ansell. . .. Schawe, W. Arno......... Scholl. Ernest............ Schroeter, Herbert........ Seward, Oscar............ Smith, George Arthur..... Thompson, Clyde Bryant.. Treadway, Shelby, Jr...... Trenckman, Robert....... Underwood, Ammon....... Wessendorf, Joseph A..... Young, Mark H.......... juniors. . . . . C. E........................Kirby ville. . ... E. E........................Longview. .....C. E...........................Jewett. . ... C. E........................Markham. .....E. E...........................Marfa. .....C. E..........San Luis Potosi, Mexico. .....Agr...........................Cuero. .....M. E........................Roekpprt. . . .. M. E.........................Roekport. .....E. E.......................Texarkana. .....E. E.................... Brookshire. . . . . C. E..........................Slayden. .....Agr.....................Spring Creek. . . . .C. E...........................Luling. .....Agr..........................Dallas. .....Agr. . . .......................Temple. .....C. E.........................Bellville. .....Agr.....................San Antonio. .....C. E..........................Bastrop. .....E. E.........................Trenton. .....C. E.........................Houston. .....C. E.........................Milheim. .....A. E......................Brownsville. .....E. E.......................Eagle Lake. .....E. E...........................Marfa. .....C. E............................Cuero. .....C. E..........................Bracken. .....C. E.........................Brenham. .....C. E.............................Hico. .....Agr........................Corsicana. .....E. E............................Paris. .....E. E.........................Sherman. .....Agr..................College Station. .....Agr............................Buda. .....Agr.........................Timpson. .....C. E.......................Tehuacana. .....E. E........................Galveston. .... Agr........................Ballinger. .....Agr...................New Braunfels. .....C. E.....................Double Horn. .....C. E.........................Brenham. .....E. E............................Kyle. .....M. E...................New Braunfels. .....C. E............................Miles. .....M. E.........................Bellville. .....C. E........................Columbia. .....T. E......................Fort Worth. .....T. E..........................Bastrop. 73 This scholastic year is fast drawing to a close, and with it ends three years of col¬ lege life; three years of varied experiences, of toil and sorrow, but } r et mingled with pleasant recollections, which are hidden away in the secret nooks of our memories, never to be forgotten. We remember how, as Freshmen, we were strapped and drenched by the upper classmen, who had much pleasure at the expense of our trouser seats and the college water supply; we remember how we were detailed by the authoritative Sophomore to guard the flagpole, and how we fought and scrambled to carry out this order; we re¬ member how on that eventful day we tried to carry the cane by the hand stand, but, being outnumbered, had to yield, although we put up an honorable fight; we remem¬ ber the day when we were no longer “fish,” and would not have to submit to the “gen¬ tle instructions” of the Sophomores. Of course, it is natural for the Sophomore to have great fun with the “fish. and, as we had now reached that exalted position, we claimed our hereditary rights and exer¬ cised them until the “fish” submitted and refused to be fresh. June 13th came and we dispersed, going to our homes, some there to remain, but most of us to return in the fall of ’06 as Juniors. We came back from a summer of gayety and were willing to settle down and take the yoke of studious application upon our shoulders, and began to prepare ourselves to meet the responsibilities that were soon to fall upon us. We had now come to realize that life is not a mere fantasy, or an airy dream that can be shaped to the fancy or moulded into any pleasing form, but we had come to realize that life is a struggle in which to be successful one must have trained hands and an educated mind; so, according!} we put forth every energy into this preparation and centered our minds on the one object—success. One more year and we shall bid our dear old college good-bye, but as yet we are a bud lacking the fragrance of a full-blown flower; however, when the brown autumn leaves begin to fall in September, 1906, this bud will have blossomed into a blushing Senior rose. ISTot only have we been successful in the classroom, but upon the gory gridiron have our heroes fought and hied, all for the fame of the Red and White, in a manner that can not but reflect honor upon our class, while our achievements upon the dia¬ mond can not he disputed, since we showed our ability in baseball by defeating by a score of 1 to the best team that could be picked from the other three classes. Now, as we have been successful in the classroom and upon the athletic field, we hope that we may, after graduation, be successful in life’s long struggle, and, since we have shown by our diligent work that we have earned a reward, who is more worthy to receive it? 74 junior SSanquet. Celery. MENU. Oysters on Half Sl)ell. Amontillado. Green Turtle Soup—Croutons or Consomme Royale. Queen Olives. Sweet PicKles. Salted Almonds. FISH. Stuffed Crabs. Saratoga Chips. RELEVES. Croustades of Sweetbreads a la Creole. Punch a la Ronjaine. LEGUMES. Cauliflower au Gratin. Asparagus Maitre. ROTI. Turkey, Stuffed with Chestnuts. Water Cress. SALADE. Dominion Mayonnaise DESERT. Fig Pudding. Hard Sauce. Almonds. Macaroons. Raisins. Edom Cheese. • Assorted pruits. Assorted Nuts. Cafe Noir. TOASTS. TOASTMASTER, Arthur T. Potts. “THE CLASS,” Warren A. Gibert. “HOT AIR,” Maurice Bivins. “ATHLETICS,” Walter G. Moore. “A STORY OF THE WEST.” Woodworth W. Bogel. “FELLOWSHIP OF A. AND M. CADETS,” William B. Wortham. “THE CLASS IN 1925,” G. Arthur Smith. 75 jgliPi SOPHOMORE ENGINEERS. Officers Sophomore Class. President....... Vice-President ------ Secretary and Treasurer - - - - Historian....... Athletic Manager - - - - - Sergeant-at-Arms ------ Sophomores. Adams, Lem..........................C. E. Adams, Tom Armstrong................T. E. Bailey, Broadus Ory...................M. E. Barr, Richard Everett.................C. E. Bass, Amos Kendall...................E. E. Beall, Van Zandt.....................A. E. Beesley, Thomas Jefferson..............M. E. Bell, John Bowyer.....................E. E. Blackaller, George Amos...............Agr. . Blackwood, Howard Ellis.............. C. E. Bogel, Gallic Newton..................E. E. Borah, William Creighton..............C. E. Bower, Wieland Erastus................E. E. Boyett, Wirt Leggett..................Agr. . Brooks, Thomas Waldo................Agr. Brundrett, George Tounsend............E. E. Burmeister, Charles A.................Agr. . Casey, Paul D.........................T. E Cason, Ernest A .......................T. E. Cavitt, Fred Lee......................E. E. Cornell, Albert L. . ....................C. E. Cortes, August Bering.................C. E. Crockett, James B.....................C. E. Cross, Claud..........................M. E Dahlman, Ludwig W...................Agr. . Dale, Ivan............................C. E. Dale, Jesse............................M. E De Maret, Seth Edgar.................E. E. Dorsett, Thomas Goodloe...............E. E. Dunks, Prince Albei’t..................M. E Ellis, Oscar Lee.......................E. E. Evans, Claude Maxey..................Agr. . Faught, Alva Hodge...................C. E. Faust, Robert William.................Agr. . Fisher, James Arthur..................Agr. , Fleming, Charles Henry................ T. E. Fontaine, Frank C....................Agr. . Foy, Henry Frederick..................E. E. Gardien, Kent E......................E. E. Giddings, Dewitt Clint................Agr. . Goldwire, Henry C.....................C. E. Gresham, Wilburn Owen...............E. E. Harris, Bion Lawrence.................E. E Heller, Will..........................Agr. . Herblin, Will Leonard.................E. E. Hodges, Robert Henry.................Agr. . L. N. HUFF. - T. A. ADAMS. B. HARRIS. - T. E. HOLLOWAY. C. A. REICHENSTEIN. - J. DALE. ..........Buda. .........Bryan. ......Mumford. .........Austin. ........Clifton. . .. Fort Worth. .........Tracy. .........Baird. ... .Frio Town. .......Tuscola. .........Marfa. . . . Baldwin, La. . . . Stephenville. College Station. .........Dallas. .........Dallas. .........Tilden. ........Tuscola. .......Blanket. .........Bryan. ........Cooper. .......Houston. .......Prosper. .....Greenville. .........Cuero. .....Chillicothe. .....Chillicothe. .........Bryan. .....Midlothian. ........Crosby. ........Abilene. .........Talpa. ......Groesbeck. .......Comfort. .......Rosebud. ..........Cisco. ......Galveston. ..........Baird. .......Houston. ......Brenham. .....Christoval. .....Smithville. ......Ballinger. ..........Buda. .........Austin. ........Ranger. % 78 SOP HOMORE---AGRICULTURE. Homeyer, Charles W., Jr..............C. E Huff, Leslie Newton...................Agr. Jobson, Hicks H......................Agr. . Jones, Clement Edgar..................Agr. . Jones, Duke..........................Agr. . Jones, Luther R.......................C. E. Kelley, Victor M......................Agr. . Lauderdale, John Ross.................Agr. Lawrence, C. V.......................C. E. Lee, Knox............................E. E , Lindner, Michael......................M. E. Lipstate, Philip Harry.................T. E. Liverman, Oscar Raymond.............Agr. Maedgen, C. Alvin.....................Agr. Maxwell, Oliver Terrell...............E. E. McGowan, James Wilson...............Agr. . MeElroy, Thomas Ephraim............Agr. . McGinnis, Nestor Massey..............Agr. . McKie, F. B..........................Agr. . McLeod, John Hayne..................Agr. . McMordie, Robert K...................M. E Meerscheidt, Leo P....................C. E. Miller, Eugene Adam..................Agr. . Moore, George Fleming................C. E. Munson, Adriance......................E. E. Neale, Robert Burke...................Agr. . Netherwood, Douglas Blakeshaw........M. E, North, William Glass..................Agr. . Patterson, Andrew Lawrie.............Agr. . Pendleton, Royal......................Agr. . Polansky, Theodore....................C. E. Reichenstein, Charles Augustus.........Agr. . Rhode, Frank Edgar...................M. E. Robinson, Esker Roscoe................Agr. . Roff, Curtis Scott.....................M. E. Sampson, William Emmett.............C. E. Schaefer, Robert E....................M. E . Schmidt, Hubert......................Agr. . Slaughter, Edward George.............C. E. Smith, Adoniram Judson..............Agr. . Spivey, Maddin.......................C. E. Standifer, Richard Hunter.............C. E. Stanger, Richard Hanson..............E. E. Storey, Jeff ' Thompson.................E. E. Telfair, Will Hull.....................E. E.. Wallace, Edgar Mor timer..............Agr. . Warden, John Ashley.................C. E. Washburn, Walter W..................C. E. White, Walter William................Agr. . Whitney, Lloyd Thomas................M. E. Whittett, Arthur Butler...............M. E. Wilson, Charles P.....................C. E.. Woodman, Cony Uncas................T. E.. Wray, Jay............................M. E. Utay, Joseph..........................E. E. Warn, Fred Reginald..................E. E. .........Burton. .........Luling. .......Mesquite. ........Harvey. ......Harlingen. . Walnut Springs. . . .Durant, I. T. ........Naruna. ...Cedar Bayou. ......Comanche. ........Comfort. ..........Tyler. .......Jefferson. ...........Troy. ..........Cisco. ........Whitney. . .. . San Marcos. ........Terrell. ......Corsicana. .........Terrell. . . Mineral Wells. .. . San Antonio. . . Postoak Point. . . . .Fort Worth. .......Angleton. . . ' .....Leonard. ...........Lohn. .......Concrete. Carrizo Springs. ....... Stratford. .....Smithville. .........Dallas. . . .Karnes City. .......Trenton. ......Brenham. .........St. Jo. ... Schulenburg. .......Comfort. .........Dallas. .... Branchville. .........Burke. .....Greenville. .......Brazoria. .......Lockhart. .........Ennis. . . .Fort Worth. .....McKinney. .......Houston. .........Cuero. . . . .Texas City. .....Anchorage. .....Groesheck. ... Fort Worth. . .Center Point. ........Dallas. .........Cuero. 80 It lias been well said that everything spends a part of its life in a nebulous state. Nothing, except a goddess or two, perchance, has ever sprung full-formed from noth- ingness. The length of time a thing takes to evolve is directly proportional to its great¬ ness. For instance, a united commonwealth is formed more slowly than a single city, and Rome was not built in a day. Nor was tbe present Sophomore class such a short time in the making. Since that class entered college, eight long months of college life and a vacation dragged themselves away before it awoke to find itself one 3 ' ear nearer graduation. With what joy we, its members, entered on the session of ’05-’06. It is a real pleasure to be able to sit in your room, secure in the knowledge that none will dare molest you with sundry straps and other articles of torture. Our happiness in this pleasant retrospection is only equaled by tbe happiness of the Freshmen in their antic- ipations of the future. The worth of the class, however, lies not in past pleasures, but in what it has ac¬ complished. On every occasion it has done its duty to itself and to the college. In athletics it has put forth such men as Cornell, Kelley, the Dale brothers, Reichenstein and Utay, Schmidt, Brown, Y. P., Borah, Crockett and Huff. What would have be¬ come of the football squad if these men had not come out? Kelley’s work on the dia¬ mond needs no comment. Our track material compares favorably with that of any other class. In class standing, we are surpassing our former record. Beesley, Miller, E. A., and Washburn, W. W., the distinguished students of last year, are still with us, and several new students who have entered the class seem to be working for tbe honors of this } ear. The class of ’08 is likely to maintain its standing in all it has undertaken. Its most prominent characteristic is the endeavors of most of its members to make it “the best class ever graduated at A. and M.” As a final word, what could be more appro- priate than ’Rah! ’Rah! ’Rah! ’Rah! ’Rah! ’Rah! ’Rah! ’Rah! ’Rah! ’Naught Eight!! si FRESHMEN ENGINEERS. FRESHMEN freshman Class Sreshmen Officers. PRESIDENT Vice-Presi 1 IE X T - Secretary-Treasurer - A T11LETIC I A X A GER 71 rSTORTAX - N. B. CHASE. R. F. RUDOLPH. J. DABNEY. a. a. McDaniel. ( ' . w. legtGett. Sreshmen. a dams, r. e...........................E. E..... aid well, roy edward...................E. E.... alien, henry boyle.....................E. E..... anderson, James settle................. C. E..... bavnes, John f........................ C. E . . . . bartlett. hevman......................E. E..... beauregard, riebavd fontant . ..........C. E..... bittle, georoe frederick............... ..(’. E..... black, waiter alvin....................E. E..... blake, r. w. . . ...........................Agr. . . boatright. stuart law................E..... brannin. carl pliilip.................... . E..... buck, frank hill.......................E. E ..... hunnell, frank m......................0. E..... burns, robert hanley........ Agr..... byars, conrad guy................E..... caldwell, joe Jefferson..................Agr..... caldwell. John elisha.................... gr..... caldwell, william friend............: M. E..... eely, homer mills......................E. E..... chase, nathan barnes................ ..A. E. .. elements, essley duke..................M. E. .. clymer, Charles golden.................Agr. . . . cole, albert thorbon....................E. E..... collins. thomas milton.................E. E..... connor. albert rhodes. . . ...............(’. E..... creighton. eland 1.....................E. E..... crawford. diaries moore.................1. E..... crum, Jesse barkley........ C. E..... dabney, John..........................M. E..... dalton. nielvin.........................Agr..... dansby. durant paul...................Agr..... daugherty, jack samon.................( ' . E..... davis, leroy p.........................Agr..... day, demotte, Jr.......................C. E..... decker, stiles morrow..................E. E..... delameter. benjamin franklin...........C. E..... dibrell, zack hinckley............ E. E..... ddnnelly. vernor Joseph................E. E..... ...........Comanche. ..............Sonora. ............Hubbard. ..............Potosi. ...........Lampasas. ............Houston. ........San Antonio. ......College Station. .....Mount Pleasant. ..............Dallas. ..............Bryan. ............ Cisco. ..............Austin. ..............Taylor. ....... Temple. ............Columbus. .........Brown wood. .........Brown wood. ...............Cuero. .......Brushy Creek. ..............Dallas. .........Goldth waite. ............Denison. . . . ........Beaumont. .........San Angelo. ........Madisonville. ..........Salesville. ...........Seagoville. ..............Bryan. ............Bonham. .............Bronte. ..............Bryan. ............Houston. ...............Howe. ..............Lnling. .............Quanah. ............Caldwell. . . . .........Coleman. ...........Beaumont. So (li ' inkard, jaines levi...................Agr..... dubo,s(‘, edwin antliony, jr..............T. K..... (Sison, david irvin.....................K- K..... easterwood, jesse lawrenee..............Agr. . . . English, malcolin graenio...............C. E..... (“.st( s, jack liornsby....................M. E..... Ilowers, morgan, jr....................C. E. . . . . foscuc, garland ben, jr................. M. E..... foster, phil brown.....................E. E..... franeis, waiter elyde................. . . E. E..... furneaux. william bamlyn..............Agr..... gaillard, jobn gourdin.................E. E...... gieaecke, albert carl...................C. E..... gieseoke, rudolf riclmrd................M. E..... gilbert, woodie roy....................Agr..... gillean, bruce edgar..................... gr..... gillespie, robert williamson.............M. E..... gooeb, frank branch...................Agr..... gracy, jobn adam..................— .C. E. .. . . . grady, mordant lawrenee...............C. E..... greer, fred eonnerly...................E. E..... groos, rndolf..........................E. E..... guyler, samnel bowell..................M. E...... bammond, waiter raymond.............Agr..... harris, david bullock..................Agi..... bavris, jason glen.....................E. E..... harris, Oliver..........................E..... barrison, ed sandmeyer................C. E..... barvin. henry mitebell.................E. E..... heldenfels, frederick william........ ...A. E..... benermann, edward joseph..............C. E..... henry, melton freeman.................Agr..... bodges, henry milton..................C. E..... holcomb, james cleave..... ............Agr..... huettig. jnlius emil....................AI. E..... hntson, miles brewton..................E. E..... jackson, robert roy....................Agr..... jahn. rndolph stillwell.................f. E..... jennings. james waiter.................M- E.... jobn. joe r............................E. E..... kennedy. wilbnr vineent. . . ............M. E. . . . kerr. donald faris......................E. E..... kibbe, preston floyd................... . Agr..... king, virgil wooten....................Agr..... knolle. jesse james.....................Agr. . . . kohfeldt. franz harrison...............A. E..... kranskopf, lawrenee henry.............C. E..... krenek, rndolph franeis................M. E..... lee. henry frank........................M. E..... leggett, eharles william.................M. E..... lenoir. thomas english.................C. E..... lineburg. eharles e....................Af. E..... looney, lawrenee pender................Agr..... ............Mart. .....Waxahachie. ............Tyler. ..... Wills Point. ............Lott. .......McKinney. ......Eagle Lake. ............Waco. .........Del Rio. ............Waco. ...........Dallas. .........El Paso. .... Marble Falls. ....Marble Falls. ..........Austin. ............Frost. .........Alleyton. ..........Temple. ..........Austin. .... Indian Creek. .........Yoakum. .....San Antonio. . . . Wallis Station. ...........Kosse. ...........Dallas. ...........Hutto. .........Whitney. ........Columbus. .........Houston. ..........Beeville. .........Yoakum. ............Tyler. ...........Myers. ............Cisco. ........Brenham. ..College Station. ...........Kemp. ..New Braunfels. ...........Kosse. .........Coltharp. .........Houston. ...Grand Saline. .....Port Lavaca. ...........Elgin. ........Industry. .........Denison. . ...Fredericksburg. ......Fayetteville. .........Dawson. .......El Campo. ......... Blossom. . . . .Grand Saline. .......Greenville. SO maloney, john Charles........ martin, diaries a............ martin, Joseph victor........ martin, rudolph edwin....... maurin, firmin.............. mayfield, diaries rutledge. . . . mcdaniel, adolphus alfred. . . . mchenry, thomas frost....... mcmillan, samuel angiistiis. . . miller, arthur lee. .......... miller, robert frederick...... minter, elaude joe........... mitchell, all in fowler........ moore, Charles edgar........ moore searcy................ morgan, richard henry....... munson, henry william, jr. . . . mnrray. James lee.......... neibert, James shirley........ nevill, guy f................ newton, clyde. clinton........ noble, herman y............. noguess, william James...... norwood. eugene pbillips..... ohlendorf, arthur............ •paxton, James frank......... peaslee, Oliver morgan....... jihillips, Joseph maxville..... phillips, lyle thomas......... ragland. John broad......... reagin. orville waters........ reddell, thomas moore....... ridenour. elaude albern...... rife, arthur. . ............... riley. ashby autrey......... robertson, robert lamar...... robinson. george gee........ rosborough, eli t., jr......... rosborough. tom craig....... roseborough, william daniel. . rosenfeld, william........... rotzler. John fritz.......... rudolph. roy frauds........ samuel. egbert sterling...... sassman. william eddrith.... schroeter, alex.............. scott, paul hinkle........... sewell. jay lamont.......... shearer, david macdougal. . . . siegel, roy diaries.......... smith, carroll griggs........ smith, david purifoy....... speer, william fred.......... M. E, M. E E. E. E. E. M. E C. E. Agr. . C. E. Agr. . Agr. . Agr. . Agr. . C. E. E. E. E. E. 0. E . . . . E. E......... ----Agr......... .....E. E......... . . . . C. E......... . ... T. E......... .... Agr. . . ...... ... Agr......... .....C. E......... ..... M. E........ . ... El E......... ____C. E......... .....E. E......... . .. . C. E.......... .....Agi....... . . .....Agr......... . 0. E......... . C. E......... . C. E......... .C. E......... T. E......... • Agr......... . Agr......... .C. E......... . C. E......... . 1. E......... . 0. E......... . E. E......... .( ' . E......... .C. E......... . M. E......... • Agr......... . r. e......... . E. E......... . E. E......... • Agr........ . E. E......... ...........Haslet. ........Beaumont. ...........Austin. .....Hedwig’s Hill. ...........Maurin. ......Karnes City. ..........Mineola. .........Lampasas. ...........Anchor. ..........Weimar. .... Postoak Point. ..........Guthrie. ..........Wooster. .... Mineral Wells. ........Smithville. ...........Dublin. ..........Angle! on. ..........Angleton. . . .College Station. ......San Antonio. .........Lampasas. ..........Timpson. ... Fort McKavett. ........ .Del Valle. .........Lockhart. .........Cherokee. ...........Temple. ..........Brandon. .......Eagle Lake. .............Paris. ...........Forney. ............Aledo. ...........Dexter. ..........Mendoza. ..........Houston. ..........Wa elder. .....Missouri City. .........Marshall. ..........Marshall. ............Bryan. ... .......Jefferson. ......San Antonio. ......... Stratford. ........Greenville. ........Creedmoor. ......Double Horn. ...........Athens. . . .Blooming Grove. ............Lufkin. ......... . Houston. ..........Timpson. ..........Maysfield. .............Baird. S7 stidliam, thomas benjamin.... sorenson, Jerome Wallace...... taylor, charles ray........... taylor, philip bates........... van ambiiryh. tom albert..... voelcker, herbert rudolf....... Wallace, John edward benjamin ward, henry levy............. warnken. edwin raymond..... washburn, casper august...... weinert, max................. whittet. harold edward....... white, John charles........... wier, william benson.....•..... williams, paid william ........ wilson, John walker....... . . wise, whitby foster........... wyohe, tucker Shackelford..... younpf, gail sellers............ E. E . . . E. E. . . Agr. . . M. E.. . C. E . . . E. E . . . M. E. . E. E. . . C. E. . . ( ' . E. . . E. E. . . M. E.. Agr. . . E. E . . . A. E. . . Agr. . . C. E . . . E. E . . . C. E . . . ...Jones Prairie. .......Roekport. ........Marshall. ..........Dallas. . ......Greenville. . . New Braunfels. ...........Kyle. .......... Waco. ......La Grange. .....Hallettsville. .......... Seguin. ......Anchorage. ........Brandon. Fort Smith, Ark. .....Fort Worth. ..........Dallas. ..........Luling. ........Hereford. .......Galveston. SS Little tishie in the brook Papa caught.you on his toot; Sent you to the A. and M., Where a “Pish” becomes a mam There were enrolled this session in the Freshman class one hundred and eighteen •nigneers and thirty-seven “bug hunters.” We were from cities and towns in every part of the State and many of us from Jones’ Creek; but henceforth we are from A. and M. and are proud of it. Dur perseverence in guarding the Jiagpole, and the ardor with which we acquired corporal stripes show that already A. and M. has impressed her characteristics upon us. While haing is a thing of the past, no doubt the classes that follow us will have other interesting experiences to remember. On October 5 a meeting of the Freshmen was called by .Major Arnold, and under bis leadership and with bis blessing—we were not baptized until we returned to the barracks—the class of ’09 was organized with the following officers: . 1� . Chase, of Dallas, President; Leroy P. Davis, of FIowc. Vice-President, and R. H. Burns, of Tem¬ ple, Secretary-Treasurer. The “Students’ Council” was discussed. The class declared itself heartily in favor of the honor system, which has later been adopted bv the whole corps. Purple and white were chosen as the class colors, and they make our hats the most conspicuous sights on the campus. Although there are no giants among us—physically we are a race of pigmies—we have furnished our share of members to the different athletic organizations. On the football squads we had six men. one of whom won a T. Most of the companv teams were selected without trial, thus making it especiallv hard for a Freshman to root om a conceited “old boy,” but, we are glad to say, we put many of them on the side lines. A tennis club, the members of which, look, in their white trousers, to be as ex¬ pert as any players on the campus, has been organized. We are showing up. well in baseball, and intend to do our share of the track work. In the cane rush we put up sieh a gritty fight that the Sophs., even with the help ol the Juniors, were unable to return the cane to the guard room. We are proud to say there is not a “piker among us. This long, hard fight completely cemented the different sections of the class into a whole; and forced the other classes to respect in and to acknowledge that the class of ’09 is one of the best that ever entered A. and M. (Allege. A GOMIGOF BRA. A A s ' Uhe $oys of a College Professor, or Jt flighty faculty of S ' llinkers. Cast of Characters. Faculty and Instructors of A. and M. College. “Harry”........................H. H. Harrington. “Brill” .......................Capt. H. H. Sargent. “Foe”......................... Dr. H. M. Lanham. “Tinsley” ............................... Junkin. “Pee-Wee” ........................ Chas. Puryear. “Grandpa”..........................C. W. Hutson. “Mitch” .............................A. Mitchell. “Smiley”................................. Nelson. “Colonel”...........................J. G. Harrison. “Deacon”...........................C. I’. Fountain. “Fish”................................J. A. Lomax. “Sixty-Six” ............................G. C. Embry. “Freddy”...........................F. S. Johnston. “Van Dyke”............................0. M. Ball. “Potsy”................................C. S. Potts. ACT I. (Scene. Stage is decorated with winter and summer greens and mossbacks. Stuffed blue jays are perched around the stage.) “Who We Are.” Opening Chorus.........................By Entire Company. (Tune: “In the Shadow of the Pines.”) We’re a far-famed flighty faculty From down in Dixie Land; We are up-to-now on cramming sense In boys; W e’ve been at it for these many years And hope to be some more, For by now you see it’s chiefest of Our joys. DO So back, back, down to Texas, Where we have been before; Yes, back, back, down to College; We’ll leave thee nevermore So long as we are teaching We’re happy as can be, We long to see the boys In grey at reveille. Exit. (Subdued music by orchestra.) Enter Harry, with his coat frocks swinging from side to side, singing: “Why We’re Here.” (Tune: “Hark, From the Tomb.”) We’ve come before this crowd tonight, We won’t detain you long; We’d like to sing a song or two, Solos, and twenty strong. We have an able repertoire; These songs are all our own— If you are from Missouri, then just wait and you’ll be shown. Bear with me just one moment more, For one I’ll have to pull; The next soloist is a shy And modest lad—“The Bull.” Exit. (Effective incidental music by orchestra, typifying a battlefield, ending up with a few liars of “Who Blondined the Family Cat.”) Enter “The Bull” with slow and stately steps, singing: “I Am the Chief Attraction.” (Tune: “Everybody Works But Father.”) I am the chief attraction, Though I’m in my office all day; Sit and endorse furloughs, “Ram” the boys and say— Turn down explanations, Just to see ’em faint! Oh! I’m the chief attraction! Who says I ain’t? Exit “Bull.” (Continued Applause.) Encore — Again, I’m the chief attraction When tennis I would play; Slip on my white trousers, “Hike” the Mess Hall way— 91 But now I must stop singing, 1 shan’t come back again; I’ll introduce the doctor, Or “Eight” ! “Nine” ! “Ten” ! {And one before breakfast.) Exit. (Slight applause.) ACT II. {Scene I .—More stuffed ja 3 r s and winter greens, and more moss- hacks. Tinsley is seen in the distance holding up a red poster with large letters saying, “Great Attraction. Glee Club, 16 Voices— Count ’em—16 Voices.”) Enter “Doc,” with a bottle of dope in his hand, singing in a gruff voice: “I’m the Eminent Doctor Phiz.” {Tune: “Rollicking Dolly Day.”) I’m the eminent Doctor Phiz, I’m at the Infirmaree For fifteen minutes twice each day The boys come down to me; Oh, some 1 give a military But still I make ’em pay. We now will hear from Charley P. (We request the audience to stay.) Exit. (Applause from the Peanut Gallery.) Enter Pee-Wee with walking cane in hand, singing: “My Little Green Trig.” {Tune-. “Little Brown Jug.”) I once was young and had no fame, I worked to make myself a name; I could not reach another’s Trig, But now I make my section dig. Ha ! Ha ! Ha ! You and me, Little green trig, don’t I love thee? I realize a royaltee, Little Green trig, don’t I love thee? Exit, with short precise steps. (He side¬ steps just in time to dodge a fine black cat, which had been hurled from the orchestra side.) Enter Deacon, Fish and Sixty-six. Vocal Trio : “All the Boys Love Us Dearly, Don’tcherknow.” {Tune: “When the Sunset Turns the Ocean’s Blue to Gold.”) When six weeks is past and o’er, And the time is moving slower, 92 We three meet and grade our Sophomores and Fish. Some we grade at sixty-six. One hundred to others (nix), To a few just twenty-five, Tis all they wish. Still, we do the best we know (Or we clear our conscience so) And the students vote us popular, you see; When the term “exam.” comes round There we flunk them good and sound, They remember us throughout eternity. All Cadets they love us dearly, Tho’ we’ve “flunked” them each one nearly, We’re to them as to the violin is the bow; So we trust (and time will tell) — That we’ll meet them all in—Well All the boys love us dearly, “don’tcherknow.” Exit. (Xo applause.) Enter Mitch and Smiley, Mitch disguised as “Happy Hooligan and Smiley as “Hans.” Vocal Duet: “We’re Some Popular.” [Tune: “Uncle Jonathan.”) We’re drawing teachers from ’way back, We teach most classes here, We’re popular because when late The students have no fear— We seldom report a cadet For cutting us, and still When they run absent several times, Their grades are quite “est nil.” We are popular, awful popular, Easy on the boys, you know; Let them go when they are slow; Oh, we’re the most notorious two that you have ever met. Exit. (Interval of two minutes, during which time Tinsley passes around yel¬ low and red circulars, telling the his¬ tory of the Glee Club and him.) Enter Freddie, just arrived on the “midnight train,” dressed in a squarecut coat about four sizes too large for him, singing: “Bug Hunters Mine.” (Tune: “Down on the Farm.”) When vacation days are over, And my “Bugs” have all returned; There will be a great rejoicing, For this meeting I have yearned. 93 I’ve been tired all the summer, Wifey’s songs have all grown stale; And my conscience seems to wither, Constitution’s growing frail. While I’m lounging in the shade, I can picture dress parade, And hear the Major shout, “Right shoulder arms.” Then when I am back that way, You can bet that I will stay, I would not give College up for twenty farms. Exit. (Shouts from the ladies.) (Loud beating of drums and cymbals. Louder and louder ! Pan¬ demonium let loose!) The “Colonel” raises his voice to crescendo, and sings: “Get the Money.” (Tune: “The Man Behind.”) Oh, I’m the haughty treasurer, I work from night till morn. I’m working for the College, too, As sure as you are born. I get the boys’ money and I keep it, too, you bet; They don’t get back some until June, And some ain’t got it yet.— They never will, oh, never will, And never will, no, never will, For the State can always use it in its till. When provoked I often cuss, And I make an awful fuss— Oh, I ’m the big bologna in this mill. Exit (with mustache bristling). Enter Potsy with a bundle of “dry” goods in his hand, gesticu¬ lating and singing with vehemence. “Look Them Up, Gentlemen.” How, gentlemen, by reading this You’ll gain a better insight, To workings of the Romans old And if you’ve time tonight— Look over these old translations And reprints, number two. They tell much of feudalism, And Gibbons is something new. (Cries of “Take him away.”) This book of my private library I’ll put on the reference shelf, And please take time to peruse it; Just go in and help yourself. That treats on your next lesson—see? If I go there and find you digging ’Twill capture my bird (a chee chee). 94 Enter Van Dyke, singing soft and low: “My Stereoscope.” [Tun e: “Sweet Adeline.”) Dear stereoscope, My only hope, Without thee, dear, I’d call for rope ! My lectures all Would l)e a joke— If for me you did not “mope,” My stereoscope. Exit. (Somebody in the audience shouts, , “0, carry him back to 01’ Virginny.” Applause.) Enter Grandpa, with hands clasped behind his back, singing: “Your Grandfather’s Voice.” (Tune: “My Grandfather’s Clock.”) Your grandfather’s voice is a little bit cracked, But has been for years by the score; It has called many rolls—it has stormed—it has raged, It has cracked and—Possibly swore!!! That it’s ragged and tattered and tore? Still with all of this many are the “Fish” Who will hear this faint echo much more. Without cease, without blundering, Rick ! Rack ! Crick ! Crack ! The “Fish” are a-slumbering. Rick ! Rack! Crick! Crack! But with all this, many are the “Fish” Who will hear these faint echoes much more. Exit. (Hurriedly a bugle sounds.) Scene II. —Curtain rolls up, every actor occupying his place according to bis salary; Tinsley is seen in the top of an oak, shout¬ ing through a megaphone something about the Glee Club. Chorus sung with great gusto.) “Refrain of First Chorus.” (Tunc: Same as first chorus.) Back, back, down to College, Where we have been before; Yes back, back, down to Texas; We’ll leave thee nevermore. So long as we’re teaching We’re happy as can be. We long to see the boys In grey at reveille. Curtain. C. E. M. 95 DEPARTMENT BUILDINGS. 9 Slattalion Organization for i90S 06. H. H. SARGENT, Captain Second U. S. Cavalry, Commandant. Senior Officers. Major ...............E. C. ARNOLD. First Lieutenant and Adjutant ..........J. G. HACKNEY. First Lieutenant and Quartermaster ........A. P. ROLLINS. Co. A. Co. B. Co. C. Co. D. Captains. J. S. WELBOAN. J. S. DEAN. W. P. BURRITT. B. GLEASON. f irst jCieutenants. L. G. LENERT. J. H. PIRIE. R. J. WINDROW. A. A. WRIGHT. Second jCieutenants. F. LICHTE. J. W. RAMSAY. R. W. HOFMANN. J. W. LOVING. R. T. KENDRICK. F. G. ELLIOT. G. A. HOYO. H. BAINES. W. T. WALKER. S$and. First Lieutenant ............R. E. SCHILLER. Second Lieutenant ............M. F. MAYER. Drum Major .............G. T. HALTOM. 98 SENIOR OFFICERS. Major.....- - First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Lieutenant and Quartermaster Sergeant Major..... Quartermaster Sergeant - Color Sergeant..... Chief Trumpeter .... E. C. ARNOLD. J. G. HACKNEY. A. P. ROLLINS. R. S. BLACK. - E. SCHOLL. H. SCHROETER. J. C. WALKER. 100 h w w 31. and SK. Siand. B. P. DAY, Musical Director, Cornet. R. E. SCHILLER, First Lieutenant, Solo-Cornet. MAX F. MAYER, Second Lieutenant, Snare Drum. GUY T. HALTOM, Drum Major. T. B. RATHER, Sergeant, Clarinet. E. L. MAREK, Sergeant, Tuba. H. F. FOY, Corporal, Eb Clarinet. PRIVATES. E. ADAMS, Clarinet. B. ALLEN. Alto. D. B. GIESECKE, Bass Drum. H. H. JOBSON, Alto. F. BARNES, Cornet. P. A. DUNKS, Alto. F. EBERSPACHER, Alto. W. 0. GRESHAM, Clarinet. E. A. KLEINSMITH, Baritone. L. H. LEM PERT, Cornet. J. S. MCDONALD, Trombone. C. S. ROFF, Trombone. 102 4 A. AND M. BAND. Compatiy jL Sponsor Captain First Lieutenant Second Lieutenants First Sergeant - Sergeants Corporals Buglers Company Clerk MISS L1LLA GRAHAM McINNIS. - J. S. WELBOAN. L. G. LENERT. ( F. LICHTE. j R. KENDRICK. - W. A. GILBERT. , P. E. CUNNINGHAM. ) • C. A. SCHADT. 1 R. TRENCKMANN. F. S. PUCKETT. C. W. HOMEYER. T. E. HOLLOWAY. W. W. WASHBURN. A. L. CORNELL. G. A. BLACKALLER. J. B. CROCKETT. A. B. WHITTET. - J. R. LAUDERDALE. ( J. DABNEY. - B. O. BAILEY. ( W. E. BOWER. W. BOGEL. PRIVATES. Adams, L. W. Allen, A. F. Beall, V. Z. Brandt, R. L. Brinkmann, H. Beesley, T. J. Bell, J. B Bentley, M. R. Bogel, G. N. Bogel, W. W. Byars, C. B Caldwell. W. F. Caldwell, J. Chambers, W. D. Clements, W. D. Donnelly, V. J. Faust, R. W. Gaillard, J. G. Giesecke, A. Giesecke, R. Gracy, J. A. Grady, M. L. Groos, R. Heller, W. Heurmann, E. J. Jackson, R. R. Jones, D. Kowalski,-- Kloss, 0. H. Lindner, L. Martin, C. A. Martin, R. E. Mayfield, - McElroy,-- McMillan, S. A. Mitchell, A. F. Moore, G. F. Nevill, G. S. Ohlendorf, A. Paxton, J. F. Phillips, J. M. Reagin, 0. W. Reese, G. W. Rhode, F. E. Rotzler, J. F. Robertson, R. L. Rudolph, R. F. Schmidt, H. SCHROETER, A. Sewell, J. L. Sigel, R. C. Spivey, M. C. Standifer, T. B. Washburn, H. A. Washburn, C. Weinert, M. White, J. C. Wise, W. F. Wray, J. 104 Company 2). Sponsor - Captain - First Lieutenant - Second Lieutenants First Sergeant Sergeants Corporals Buglers MISS FANNIE FOUNTAIN. B. GLEASON. - A. A. WRIGHT, i J. W. LOVING. ' ( H. BAINES. G. A. SMITH. ( N. C. MAXWELL. ) B. BEAN, i J. WESSENDORF. ' O. SEWARD. ( T. A. ADAMS. D. NETHER WOOD. L. E. JONES. L. N. HUFF. T. W. BROOKS. J. DALE. F. L. CAVITT. A. J. SMITH. i H. C. GOLD WIN. I F. C. GREER. PRIVATES. Aldwell, R. E. Beard, L. A. Beverly, T. H. Blake, H. H. Borah, W. A. Boyett, W. L. Brown, V. P. Buchanan, P. S. Buch, F. H. Burns, A. C. Burmeister, C. Cason, E. A. Chase, N. B. Cely, H. M. Collins, T. M. Creighton, — — Currie, A. W. Dale, I. Daugherty, J. Decker, — — Ellis, 0. L. Fleming, C. H. Giddings, D. C. Gilliam, M. M. Hammond, W. R. Heldenfels, F. Kerr, P. Kibbe, P. Lineburg, C. C. Maurin, F. McDaniel, A. McLeod, J. H. Meercheidt, L. Miller, A. L. Neale, R. B. Norwood, E. P. North, W. G. Phillips, L. T. Rife, A. J. Riley, A. A. Robinson, G. • Sampson, W. E. Sassman, W. Taylor, P. Telfair, W. H. Winston, R. Wier, W. B. SENIOR PRIVATES. Armstrong,--Burney, R. L. Orr,-- Yakey,-- Brown, C. G. Kirkpatrick, — — Penner,-- Tabor,-- 10G COMPANY D. Company Si. jrophi) Company. Captain First Lieutenant - Second Lieutenants First Sergeant Color Sergeant Sergeants Corporals Buglers J. S. DEAN. J. H. PIRIE. f W. F. WALKER. ] J. W. RAMSAY. ( F. G. ELLIOT. - W. G. MOORE. W. A. SCHAWE. ( G. F. JOUINE. 1 G. E. SKAGGS. ] J. HILL. [ J. A. COLLINS. R. PENDLETON. J. A. FISHER. A. K. BASS. • G. L. HARRISON. 0. T. MAXWELL. J. W. McCOWN. R. E. BARR. J D. HARRIS. I--NEVILL. PRIVATES. Abney, S. R. Anderson, J. S. Barnes, J. F. Beauregard, R. Boatwright, L. Burns, H. Casey, P. D. Day, D. M. Delamater, G. F. Dibrell, Z. H. De Maret, S. E. Edsall, D. L. Easter wood, — — Evans, M. Furneaux, W. H. Gardien, K. A. Gillespie, R. W. Gilbert, W. R. Gillean, — — Gugenheim, L. Z. Harris, J. Haryin, — — Herblin, W. L. King, V. W. Lenoir, T. E. Lee, H. T. Lilly, R. C. Looney, L. P Mair, D. S. McHenry, -— — M ' aedgen, — — Metcalfe, — — Milligan, W. Moore, S. E. Murray, J. L. Myers, A. L. Newton, C. C. Polansky, T. Ridenaur, C. Shearer, D. Stidham, B. Smith, D. P. Storey, J. Underwood, — - Wallace, E. M. Warden, J. A. Warn ken, E. R. Wilson, C. P. Whittet, H. Wyche, T. Williams, P. W. Van Amburg, E. Young, M. H. 108 COMPANY B. Company C. Sponsor Captain First Lieutenant Second Lieutenants First Sergeant - Sergeants Corporals Bugler MISS LOUISE HARRIS. - W. P. BURRITT. - R. J. WINDROW, f R. W. HOFMANN. ( G. A. HOYO. A. T. POTTS, i F. HENSEL, JR. I C. D. CURRY. ) W. BOYCE. ' H. F. GRANAU. E. A. MILLER. B. L. HARRIS. C. A. REICHENSTE1N. R. E. SCHAEFER. O. C. BRUCE. J. UTAY. L. W. DAHLMAN. R. E. BLAKE. PRIVATES. Ashton, J. Bittle, G. F. Bivins, M. Brundrette, G. T. Brannin, C. P. Byrd, A. B. Carlyle, E. Collier, G. P. Cole, A. T. Crum, J. B. Cutter, J. 0. Du Bose, E. A. Eulers, P. English, N. G. Eiilinger, L. Epstein, S. G. Foscue, G. B. Foster, P. B. Gripon, IT. A. Henry, M. F. Hodges, R. H. Holcomb, J. C. Higgins,-- Huettig, J. E. Hutson, M. B. Jahn, R. S. John, J. R. Jennings, J. W. Johnston, J. R. Jones, C. E. Kelly, V. M. Krauskopf, L. H. Landa, L. M. Lee, K. Leggett, C. W. Lenz, L. Lipstate, P. H. Lomanitz, S. McKie, T. B. McGinnis, N. M. Marbach, A. Miller, R. F. Minter, C. J. Morgan, R. H. Munson, A. Munson, IT. Neibert, J. S. Noguess, W. J. Potts, R. J. Ragland, J. Robinson, E. Roseborough, E. Roseborougii, T. Roseborough, W. Rosenfeldt,-- Samuell, E. S. Scott, P. H. Sorenson, J. W. Taylor, P. B. Treadaway, S. J. Van Zandt, — — VOELCKER,-- Warn, — — White, W. W. Whitney, L. Wilson, J. W. Wortham, W. B. Young, T. S. 110 COMPANY C. Stoss Volunteers. Sponsor Captain First Lieutenant Second Lieutenant First Sergeant Second Sergeant Second Sergeant Trumpeter MISS JESSIE GARTH. E. C. ARNOLD. J. S. DEAN. R. L. BURNEY. W. G. MOORE. W. A. GILBERT. - W. B. WORTHAM. F. G. ELLIOT. Adams, T. A. Armstrong, J. F. Baines, H. Barr, R. E. Bass, A. K. Biake, H. H. Bivins, M. Bovce, W. Bruce, 0. C. Brown, V. P. PRIVATES. Burritt, W. P. Coleixs, J. A. Epstein, S. G. Fisher, J. A. Gilliam, M. M. Harris, B. L. Herblin, W. L. Haltom, G. T. Hensel, F. Granau, H. F. Homeyer, C. W. JcroiNE, C. P. F. Kelly, V. M. Kirkpatrick, L. R. Loving, J. W. Mair, M. S. McCown, T. E. McKie, F. B. Maxwell, 0. T. Milligan, W. Meersctieidt, L. P. Potts, A. T. Pirie, J. H. Seward, 0. Sc Hawe, W. A. Welboan, J. S. Wallace, E. M. Windrow, R. J. Wessendorf, J. A. Yakey, H. G. 112 ROSS VOLUNTEERS. BARRACKS. Uhe Story of S M $enks. BY J. W. RAMSAY. Bill Jenks warn’t named Bill, so his ma said, an’ so he used ter tell ’em all; but arter he got out ’mongst the other juvenile members of the masculine persuasion, he wus soon persuaded by means mysterious an ' inducive ter ’dopt the nom de ploom uv Bill. Bill—er Will-e-yum, es his mother would say — he made his debutt upon this weak en sinful worl’ one measly day in February; an’ his days hes been measly ever since. His extreme adolesence wus passed in dodgin’ sundry shoes an’ canes his dav wus addicted ter gittin’ separated from in a strenuous manner. His aforesaid dad did much ter keep him reminded uv ther fact thct his presence warn’t partic’lar indispen¬ sable ter humanity, an’ thet, moreover, brats wus a heap more better dead than alive. Bill, himself, never jes’ ’zackly ’greed with him ’long them lines. Howsomever, Bill growed an’ increased in wisdom an altitude, ef not in favor with sartin bein’s mentioned in Sunday school circles. AV’en he got ter be sweet sixteen it’s a sure cinch he Inal never been kissed, fur if they ever wus a gall whut ’ud let him git in half a mile uv her, it wus ’cause she wore smoked specks an’ couldn’t tell him from the rest uv the cattle. But 1 can’t tell all the incidents uv Bill’s variegated existence: sufficient unter the day es ther evil thereuv—an’ Bill’s days wus full uv evil. ’Long about this sixteenth annex o’ Bill’s sojurin’ he stampeded from the home corral one evenin’ in the lead o’ a hatch uv stove wood an’ sech cussedness es wud cause the ink ter soak through this paper ef I wus ter try en’ reiterate it; an’ he fled precipitately out from among ther walks uv his fathers—an’ also mothers. Arter he found out thet his stampedin’ wus deprivin’ him uv the prescribed quan¬ tity uv oxygin, he roped an’ tied hisself an ' brung up with a jerk. Whar ter stake ’is claim wus ther next important item on the docket. Ther didn’t seem ter be no Waldorf Astorior yearnin’ fer his presence. One by one ther incandescents uv glory begun ter come out an’ beam consolin’ down on him. But Bill warn ' t ter be consoled by no sech. Anon, a lonesome cyote ’tempted ter fraternize with Bill, but es he tells it, nary a frat would he frit. Tharupon ther nasty beast busts out weepin’ in a sort uv mournful song which grates mos’ promiscuous on Bill ' s higher feelin ' s. Bill sot out ter hikin’, an’ he singlefoots across them plains with considerable acceleration, fer the pesky cyotes wus accumulatin’ an ' doin ' ther durndest ter comfort him with their Eas¬ ter chants, an’ he didn’t have no desire ter keep ’em company no more. By’n by, he hit a R. R. track, an’ thet wus his salvation. Right then he seen his natural chink, an’ he hit ther ties lak ther swallows hit ther chimneys in the spring. He knowed ’zackly how ter do it f’um instinct. Purty soon a freight comes strollin’ ’long, an’, es luck would have it, they hed ter stop right whar Bill wus in order ter cool a hot box. Bill, realizin’ that he held ther proper credentials, occupies a reserved 115 seat ’mongst ther rods, an’ thar he stayed till Miss Train pulls into Denison next morn- in Now, Bill warn’t never Tove honest eatin’, an’ he crawls out like a roarin’ lion seekin’ suthin’ ter devour. Then he discerned thet he had been ridin’ on ther lower deck uv a circus train. His next move wus ter hit ther kitchen car with ther force uv a stick o’ dynamite. Ther cook wus uv ther yaller variety, sometimes known as “Chink,” which same gent promptly loved Bill; which is more than ary yuther indi¬ vidual bed risked since Bill’s inception. Wall, Bill he won a home with thet Chink right then, en thar he stayed peelin’ taters an’ totin’ coal fer grub an’ a bunk. IJV course, bein’ absorbent, Bill soaked up some uv ther tricks uv ther ring—an’ thar wus whar his raisin’ cum in. Ther warn’t nary man, woman ner child whut could lay ban’s on Bill with a missile uv ary sort, fur his habit uv dodgin’ wus so fur long fords perfection that ther warn’t nothin’ lackin’ ter his ’bility ter git out uv ther way us projectiles. Ther outcome uv it was thet he wus soon recognized by ther management, captured an’ sentenced ter the target gallery in ther sideshow ter fill the place uv a livin’ target whut had got mad ’count uv a fellow hittin’ him on his beak, him bein’ a crack thrower uv the imported hen fruit. Long es Bill stayed thar, I ain’t never heard uv his making connection with ary specimen ov embrio poultry. He enjoyed it. Howsomever, Bill hed ambitions, an’ ’tween acts he ’muses hisself practicin’ ther gentle art uv tym hisself inter bow knots et cetera. His perseverance wus awarded, finally, by his bein ' ’lowed ter show off ter a ’preciative audience. Arter thet Bill had a job. Ther warn’t no snake no suppler’n Bill. The contusions he could apply ter his ga’nt an’ graceful form wus marvelous an suffocatin’ ter ther average ubsarver. But Bill run his race. He tuck ter lovin’ the lady whut rides fo’ bosses to onct. (I bet my Stetson they warn’t ary one uv ’em Texas bronchos.) Anyhow, Bill wus a lovin’ her and so wus another fellow what wusn’t nothin’ but a clown. By rights, then, Bill ort uv lied clean shot fur winner, but here is whar he showed his one failin ' . The yuther feller wus slick es fried ochry with wimmin folks when he’d shed his paint, an’ Bill’s heart wus left suspended in mid air ’thout nary fair maid ter reach up an ' claw fer it. Bill he quit. He boarded a westbound limited o’ ther side door variation an’ sot sail fer ther land nv the settin’ sun. He landed in Frisco—safe? You bet. Bill alius hed a way uv landin’ safe—feet fust, ye know. Fie stowed away in the bowels uv a ocean greyhound, which wus the last uv him in his native land fer many a day. Uv course, Bill was resurrected from his secretion ’bout ther second day out. The Pacific bein’ ample an’ expansive, hed room ’nough ter ’commodate ther languidge uv ther cap’n uv thet vessel. He liberated it sufficient plentiful, an’, land, it wus sublime ther way he cud swar. He done it conscientious an’ beautiful. Bill begun ter crinkle up like the edges uv a piece o’ paper in a fire, an’ it looked es though he wud bust out in flame. But he never done it, fer jest at this junction the durndest squall hit thet vessel you ever see. “Up alof’ an’ haul in ther jib—” an’ a lot uv other sech easy comprehended stuff ther cap’n bawls, an’ Bill, bein’ sorter anxious ter evade ther cap’n’s immejite associa¬ tion done some stunts goin’ up them ropes whut put them sailors in the shade—which wus ther result uv Bill’s show trainin’. He done ’bout es much es eny uv the sailors, 116 an’ when he fed hisself back ter the deck he hed won that thar cap’n’s bird. Thar the ok man stood beamin’ at him like a Sunday school super. Bill larned sailin’ fas’ enough, but he wern’t yearnin’ fer the deep blue sea; so one day, when a boat ’s crew wus sent off fer water ter a island ’mongst ther Patagonian deestricts, why Bill managed ter git left on dry lan’. An’ there he wus, ’thout nary frien’ ter comfort him. All at once Bill spies a fine lookin’ gal uv about thirty-seven seasons an’ yaller complexion strollin’ ’long the beach a-huntin’ stranded crabs. Bill’s coquettish tendencies bristled out all over him like a porcupine’s quills. The gal had some uv the same characteristics, an’ it warn’t long tell they wus makin’ love signs, him an’ Miss Patagonia, somethin’ fierce. The gal wus uv shiny yaller complexion, as has been said, an’ she wus about twenty-four ban’s high an’ built proportionate. Xow, ef Bill had a been wise, he wouldn’t a tackled this proposition, fer she wus big es two uv Bill, an’ ef she should happen ter love pretty hard, she wus apt ter crush Bill’s frame by the efhuviousness uv her embraces. But Bill hed growed reckless sence his turnin’ down, an’ he didn’t study long on the possible result uv his doin’s. He wus surprised how easy the gal got into the habit uv flirtin’ with ’im, but, you see, he didn’t know her then like he come to do later. So he butts in an’ gits acquainted, an’ he’ps pick crawfish and then goes home with the lady fer dinner. ’Thout knowin’ it, Bill wus coincidin’ with the customs uv the lan’ an’ betrothin’ his heart an’ his ban’ ter the gal—fer that’s the way they gits engaged in Patagonia —by goin’ an’ eatin’ up some uv her dad’s grub. They hadn’t nobody ever been over¬ anxious fer this particular maiden heretofore, so she wusn’t in fer losin’ this chance. Bill navigated ’roun’ the village fer a few days, all this time gittin’ more engaged ter the gal by eatin’ with the ol’ folks. Ther Patygonians wus fer makin’ Bill a chief uv ther tribe (fer there’s no doubt thet Bill hed the makin’ uv a great man in him, ef it could only have come out). Bill wus much tickled over the prospect tell he found out thet they wus a preparin’ fer a war, an’ he’d be expected ter take a leadin’ part in the play an’ agg ’em on in ther scrap. This warn’t ’zackly in Bill’s line, fer he warn’t never cut out fer no soldier, so he tried ter git out uv it. It warn’t no use. They wouldn’t give in, so ther’ warn’t nothin’ fer Bill ter do but decamp. One dark an’ stormy night Bill hikes. But the gal is too smooth fer him, an’ so she hikes along with him, an’ with him she stays in spite uv his efforts ter shake her. Her lovin’ arm, which is about the size uv a six-inch stovepipe, she throws ’roun’ Bill’s neck an’ drags him up in front uv a medicine man uv some sort. There she breaks a chicken’s neck an’ cuts a few capers, throwin’ dirt on Bill, etc., till she gits Bill ter feelin’ that he is married pretty good an’ tight. Then she tucks him under her arm an’ hikes agin, this time “gal look in’ ” an’ “hingee-pingeein ” an’ a lot more such heathen slang, tryin’ ter tell Bill she is his lawful wedded wife, an’ that she is gwine ter stay by him. Bill groaned a deep groan. But, some things has ter be stood fer, an’ wives is one uv ’em. He didn’t see no way ter desert his pretty wife, so he finaly become re¬ signed ter his fate. By degrees an’ much deck scrubbin, an’ other sech delectable labor, Bill an’ his 117 frow finalty landed in his native land. But she wus a good investment fer Bill, fer she wus worth dollars ter him as a museum giant. He got jobs fer hisself an’ family in a circus side show. But she wouldn’t let Bill out’n her sight day ner night fer fear he wouldn’t come back. Oh! I tell you she wus wise ter the ways uv the civilized white man, ef she hadn’t knowed him very long. She wus a horn housewife. Since she wus so perticular ’bout her ol’ man. Bill had ter sit side o’ her durin’ the performance. He didn’t have no peculiarities which folks wus willin’ ter pay ter look at, so he had ter paint hisself up like a tattooed man an’ play freak anyhow. It wus a crool fate what foreordained thet Bill’s pathway should thus be strewn with thorns. Bill, howsomever, is a patient man, an’ he has shouldered his burdens humble like, an’ today you may still see him an’ his happy bride amongst the side show attrac¬ tions uv Barnum’s Great Shows. Selah! ns jOong jfcorn Staff. Editor-In-Chief A SSISTANT EUITOR-IN-Cll IEF Business Manager - Assistant Business Manager Art Editor J. R. TABOR. FRITZ HENSEL. E. C. ARNOLD. A. T. POTTS. J. S. DEAN. Assistant Editors H. BAINES. M. F. MAYER. W. G. MOORE. 120 LONG HORN STAFF. Slattalion Staff. Editor-in-Chief - - - - ......BENN GLEASON. Associate Editor-in-Chief ......W. J. RAMSAY. Business Manager - G. R. ABNEY. Assistant Business Manager - ......OSCAR SEWARD. Local Editor . . - . ......J. D. METCALFE. Exchange Editor R. L. BURNEY. Athletic Editor - - - - ......W. A. GILBERT. Assistant Editors JOHN ASHTON. T. E. HOLLOWAY. T. A. ADAMS. W. B. WORTHAM. G. A. SMITH. BATTALION STAFF. fZl ! YELLS. | ; ' j -j l ' | 1 I Chick-garoo Garem ! Ch ck-garoo Garem ! L I ROUGH! TOUGH! E . Real Stuff! I Texas A. M. u u £ Hulabaloo! CANECK! Caneck! I- Hulabaloo! Caneck Canecki 1 Warhee! Warheei k Look at the Man Look at the Man! I Look at the A. M. Man! Hikh Hikh Listen to Our Noise.- We Are the A. M. Football Boys! COLLEGE! COLLEGE! S OUR CRY; V-l-C-T- O-RY! SOME SCORES: A. M. U. of T. I .................... . 0 (No Hits) 9....................0(3 Hits) 2 .... ............... (No Hits) Total. 12 0(3 Hits) SONG. (Tune: Taps.) Raise a purse. And get a nurse, To take tbero out of tbe gome: Or moke it worse. And have then) hauled fron) the field In a hearse. 125 jith!otic Council Agricultural and Sllechanical College of Uexas. President Secretary and Treasurer Executive Committee. H. M. LAXHAM. E. J. KYLE. F. S. JOHXSTOX. J. S. DEAN. M. S. CHURCH. J. G. HACKNEY. G. T. HALTOM. Soot Slall. Manager - Student Manager Captain 5$ase Slall. Manager - Student Manager Captain Coaches. Football - Baseball - E. J. KYLE. H. M. LAXHAM. - C. S. POTTS. J. S. DEAN. - G. T. HALTOM. E. J. KYLE. J. S. WELBOAN. J. G. HACKNEY. W. E. BACHMAN. WIRT SPENCER. She 3. W. S. e. 31. 31. The Southwestern Inter-Collegiate Athletic Association was organized at Waco on March 12 , 1904. The following colleges were represented: Baylor, Southwestern Uni- versity, Trinity University, Texas University and the A. and M. College; since this organization Austin College, Fort Worth University, Missouri School of Mines, Univer¬ sity of Oklahoma, and Washington University have become members. The Constitution provides for a President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, and an Executive Committee, to which the management of the Association is entrusted. The membership of this Association is limited to institutions of collegiate standing in the Southwest. Regular meetings are held annually. The object of this Association is to promote, improve and control athletic sports in the Southwest. In order to do this strict rules have been made regulating athletics. The following are extracts taken from the official handbook of the S. W. I. C. A. A. on the eligibility of persons taking part in athletic contests: “No person will be allowed to compete in games of this Association who has not registered within thirty days of the opening of the fall term. No person shall be al¬ lowed to play who is not an amateur. An amateur is defined as a ‘person who has never competed in a contest open to professionals, or for money, or under a false name, or has never at any time taught, assisted in teaching, or pursued any athletic ex¬ ercise for money or for any valuable consideration. No person is an amateur who has played on a professional baseball team.” The management of the Association has been very efficien t, and almost every regu¬ lation has been enforced. -v. __________ jrjrmi mPiwif prSiit ■ _ 127 128 The Wearers of the T. NAME Puckett....... Kendrick . .. Dale, J........ Schmidt .. .. Cornell....... Lovino - ____ Williams . .. Kelly....... Richenstein ... Walker...... Haltom, Capt.. Utay.......... Blake......... Boyce......... Dean.......... POSITION CLASS RESIDENCE AGE HEIGHT WEIGHT GAMES YEARS ON TEAM R. E. Ag. ’07 Buda 20 6 ft. 175 8 1 R. T. Ag. ’06 Waco 22 5 ft. 10 in. 167 8 2 R. G. M. E. ’08 Chillicothe 22 6 ft. 183 8 1 C. Ag. ’08 Comfort 19 6 ft. 178 4 1 L. G. C. E. ’08 Italy 23 5 ft. 11J4 in. 199 8 2 L. T. Ag. ’06 Jacksboro 19 5 ft. 10 in. 185 8 2 L. E. Special Wythville, Va. 19 6 ft. 1 in. 163 7 1 Q. B. Ag. ’08 Durant, I. T. 19 5 ft. 7 in. 136 7 1 R. H. B. Ag. ’08 Dallas 20 5 ft. -1 in. 136 7 1 L. H. B. T. E. ’06 San Saba 21 5 ft. 8 in. 165 6 3 F. B. E. E. ’06 San Antonio 20 5 ft. 10 in. 153 4 2 Sub. Ag. ’08 Dallas 19 5 ft, 7 in. 150 6 i Sub. Ag. ’09 Dallas 19 5 ft. 10 in. 163 5 i Sub. Manager C. E ’07 A. E. ’06 San Luis Potosi, Mexico Belton 20 5 ft, 9 in 168 4 i 129 WEARERSlOF T H E T. football 51 eeords for Sour years. 1902. St. Edward’s Texas Christian University. Total score by opponents..............11 Texas Christian Texas Christian . A. and M. . A. and M. . 6 A. and M.. . A. and M.. . A. and M.. . 5 A. and AI.. . A. and M.. . A. and M.. .11 Total 190S. . A. and AT. . 6 A. and AT. . A. and AT. . 6 A. and AT. . A. and AT. . A. and AT. . A. and M.. .27 A. and M.. 11 17 22 Total score by A. and M.............. 94 18 16 Total score by opponents. . .39 Total score by A. and M 1904. Deaf and Dumb Institute................... 0 A. and M. Baylor University........................ 0 A. and M. Texas Christian University.................. 0 A. and M. Sewanee.................................17 A. and M. Texas University.........................84 A. and M. .49 . 6 .29 . 5 . 6 Total score by opponents.............51 190S. Total score by A. and M...............95 Houston Y. M. C. A................. ....... A. ami AT. Texas Christian University........... ....... A. and AT. Baylor Universitv................. ....... A. and M. Trinity University.................. ....... A. and AT. Austin College..................... .......11 A. and M.. Texas Christian University........... .......11 A. and AT. Kansas University................. .......29 A. and AT Baylor University................. ....... 5 A. and AT. Texas University.................. .......17 a. and AT. Total score Tv opponents....... .......73 Total 29 29 42 24 19 17 6 17 Total score by A. and M..............182 132 football Squad. 134 5$aseball Ueam 190S. ESSEXDOEF CROOKS l SjNIITH f HACKXEY... GUENTHER.. CHURCH . . . . HAXXA....... KELLY ...... REESE ...... LIPSCOMB . . WILLIAMS I I.AXE ' .............Catcher. ............Pitchers. ............1st Base. .............2d Base. ............3d Base. Shortstop (Captain). ..........Left Field. ........Center Field. .........Right Field. .........Substitutes. S l ocorcJ SSciseball So am 19CS. St. Edward ' s College..... St. Edward’s College. . . . Southwestern University Texas University....... Texas University....... Trinity University..... Baylor University...... Baylor University...... Austin College...... . . . Austin College......... Southwestern University . St. Edward’s.......... Texas University...... Deaf and Dumb Institute Baylor University..... Baylor University...... 1 A. and M. 2 A. and M. 4 A. and M. 5 A. and M. 14 A. and M. 1 A. and M. 6 A. and M. 2 A. and M. 1 A. and M. A. and M. A. and M. 3 A. and M. A. and M. 2 A. and M. 2 A. and M. A. and M. 5 G 4 2 8 11 l l l G ll 136 dlthleties at the Snstitution. Athletics have advanced with rapid strides at this college, in the past five years, due largely to the work of the Athletic Council. The Athletic Council consists of a group The officers of the Council are a President, Secretary-Treasurer, Football Manager, and a Baseball Manager, all taken from the Fac¬ ulty. There is also a student manager and an Executive Committee. These men are responsible for the employment of coaches, and have charge of expenditures and all matters pertaining to athletics. An athletic field has been completed this year, which is beyond doubt the best athletic field in the State. The fence en¬ closes 250,000 square feet, and a bleachers with seating capacity of five hundred has been erected. Xot many years ago our football team was clothed in overalls and jumpers, and a tree stump was used for a tackling dummy, but now our football team is one of the best equipped in the association. Our players were distinguished for their grit, determina¬ tion and stick-to-it-iveness. The team’s weight averaged only 166 pounds, perhaps one of the lightest teams we have ever had. Offensive was the team’s strong point, their swiftness made up what they lacked in weight. The season was very successful, only two defeats being scored against the team. Too much credit can not be given to our coach and athletic director, Mr. W. E. Bachman, of Lafayette College, Pa. It was through his ability that the college team was so well trained. Our team was hampered throughout the season by injuries which several of the prominent players sustained; Captain Haltom was only able to play in four games. In no department of athletics have we made such rapid advancement as in baseball. Just three years ago our first baseball team sallied forth, and they ended the season the proud winners of one victory. Xot in the least discouraged by the record of the pre¬ ceding year, the team of 1904 went to’ war. They started the season by losing the first four games, but after this case of stage f right, they settled down and won every other game of the season. Seeing that it was possible to have a winning team, the 1905 men went in to win from the start. The result is well known, we ended by winning the State championship, and breaking the world’s record at Austin by defeating the University of Texas 1 to , and allowing only twenty-seven men to face the pitcher. 138 Interest at this time is turned towards the diamond. The prospects for a team this year are very encouraging. Several of last year’s champions are back also our noted coach, Wirt Spencer, is with us again. Besides many of last year’s “subs,” there are several Freshmen who show indications of becoming stars. Coach Spencer and Captain Hockney are hard at work, in order to get the team in readiness ' ' or the coming season. The lack of interest in Hack athletics s much to he regretted. For two years no ttempt has been made to organize a track earn. In a college of this size there is al¬ ways an abundance of material for track ’thletics, and, in order to develop a good team, it only needs the expending of a little energy and enthusiasm. good and 130 140 w w w w w Company jtthletie Officers. E. C. ARNOLD. A. P. ROLLINS. BASEBALL. Co. A. T. E. McELROY. . R. T. KENDRICK. J. T. STOREY.. A ' . T. WALKER. M. BIVINS..... LEO. EHLINGER H. H. BLAKE. J. W. LOVING. CO. B. Co. C. Co. D. FOOTBALL. Co. A. P. E. CUNNINGHAM. AY. A. GILBERT..... J. H. PIRIE. . . W. G. MOORE. R. J. WINDROW. R. AY. HOFMANN Co. B. Co. C. Co. D. J. A. WESSENDORF. T. A. ADAMS........ . President. . .Umpire. . Captain. . Manager. .Captain. . Manager. . Captain. . Manager. .Captain. .Manager. . Captain. . Manager. . Captain. . Manager. .Captain. .Manager. . Captain. . Manager. (k ik Ok (?h (k, Pk 142 Company Athletics. Company athletics are becoming one of the most interesting features of our college affairs. Great rivalry exists between the companies, and much interest is shown in the contests. The company teams are a source of great benefit to the college team; they prepare the green men in the rudiments of the game. Many of our first team men were at one time company players. The company football teams, this 3 ’ear, were equipped with complete uniforms; and the teams played very creditable football. In baseball, the teams formed a company league, and played under similar rules as those which govern the Major League teams. A schedule of twenty-four games was played; the race for the championship was very exciting, as it was not decided until the last game. 1 143 Company d Football team. 144 Company 3) football Ueam. NAMES. POSITIONS. MEERSCHEID-T........................R. E. COBOLINI, J. L..........................R. T. HAMMOND............................R. G. NEALE...................................C. EASON.................................L. G. COBOLINI, J. A.........................L. T. COLLINS, T. M..........................L. E. DAUGHERTY..........................Q. B. WESSENDORF (Captain).............R. H. B. BLAKE.............................L. H. B. KIRKPATRICK........................F. B. SUBSTITUTES. CHASE. LINEBERG. ADAMS. ‘‘D’’ CO. RECORD. GAMES. SCORE. Co. “D” vs. Co. “A”.......................11-0. Co. “D” vs. Co. “B”.......................5-0. Co. “D” vs. Co. “C”......................11-0. ' 145 COMPANY B FOOTBALL TEAM. 14fi Company 51 football 5earn. NAMES. POSITIONS. DEAN.................................R. E. ABNEY................................R. T. GUGENHEIM..........................R. G. KING.....................................C. EDSALL...............................L. G. THOMPSON............................L. T. RAMSAY..............................L. E. MOORE. Y. G. (Manager)................Q. R. WARDER...........................R. H. B. PIRIE (Captain).....................L. H. B. ALLEN................................R. B. SUBSTITUTES. UNDERWOOD. LILLY. WALKER.............................Coach. CO. “B” RECORD. GAMES. SCORE. Co. “B” VS. Co. “C”.......................10-0. Co. “B” vs. “Co. D”........................0-5. Co. “B” vs. Co. “A”........................5-0. 147 148 Company C football Ueanh NAMES. POSITIONS. CARLYLE........................... .R. E. EHLIXGER............................R. T. DAHLMAN............................R. G. ROSBOROUGH, T. C.........................C. EHLERS...............................L. G. HOFMANN............................L. T. BURRITT..............................L. E. BRUCE :...............................Q. B. WINDROW..........................L. H. B. ROSBOROUGH, E. T..................R. H. B. BIVINS................................F. B. SUBSTITUTES. VAN ZANDT. NEIBERT. McGinnis. REICH ENSTEIN......................Coach. RECORD CO. “C.” GAMES. - SCORE. Co. “C” vs. Co. “B”.......................0-10. Co. “C” vs. Co. “A”.......................22-0. Co. “C” vs. Co. “D”.......................0-11. 149 Company jl football Ueam. NAMES. POSITIONS. CROCKETT............................R. E. SIGEL.................................R. T. MARTIN, R. E...........................R. G. BEESLEY................................C. CALDWELL, J. J........................L. G. KLOSS.................................L. T. HELLAR...............................L. E. CUNNINGHAM.........................Q. B. MARTIN, C. A........................R. H. B. NEVILL............................L. H. B. LENERT...............................F. B. SUBSTITUTES. JACKSON. BLACKALLER. jones, d. Mcelroy. SCHADT. LAUDERDALE. W. A. GILBERT......................Manager. CO. “A” RECORD. GAMES. Co. “A” vs. Co. “D”......................0-11. Co. “A” vs. Co. “C”.......................0-22. Co. “A” vs. Co. “B”.......................0-5. 151 Company 3$ase Sftall. ' ' s2SB|gf : - Company ZD Champions. D. ROGERS . . . V. H. STUBBS.. H. H. BLAKE. . V. P. BROWN. . W. A. PARISH. . a. McFarland W. A. PENNER. V. H. STUBBS.. J. DUNNING . . R. S. BLACK . . . A. J. SMITH. . . . . . . .Manager. .....Captain. .....Catcher. .....Pitcher. .... 1st Base. .....2d Base. .....3d Base. . . . Shortstop. .. . Left Field. Center Field. .Right Field. Company jCeague Standing at Snd of Season. GLUT?. GAMES PLAYED. WON. LOST. PER CENT. D 12 9 3 750 A 12 8 4 006 c 11 3 8 272 B 11 2 9 181 152 le © T ' Rprtx r -i .. r .v OEVELRMi- VlEW.3 . o —: •coh-ja v A. PA- (§J-J-Xt5i: 153 Up to the very morning of the fight it was extremely doubtful whether the cane rush between the classes of ’OS and ’09 would take place. It Avas rumored that the Commandant would surely be at hand to prevent it; but whether by accident or design is not known, yet the fact remains that the august personage found it convenient to be playing tennis, far from the scene of operation, on the afternoon of January. Earlier in the day mysterious notices had been tacked up on the doors of the vari¬ ous dormitories challenging any Freshman to carry a cane from the Main Building to the band stand between 4:30 and 4:45 p. m. As the hour approached a significant silence pervaded the vicinity of the Campus; scarcely a soul was to be seen. The two factions were busily organizing their forces for the strenuous combat. Suddenly the blast of a bugle breaks the deathly silence—it is the call to arms! Simultaneously, from every hall an eager crowd of Sophomores and Freshmen emerge with grim determina¬ tion written on their faces. Such a motley crowd! Even their own mothers would scarcely recognize them, clad as they are in old garments, and dressed in every conceivable degree of complete¬ ness. Immediately the signal is given, and Leggett, surrounded by a faithful bodyguard of Freshmen, is seen with a broomstick in his band rushing towards the band stand. But the Sophomores are waiting, and a terrible clash occurs just beyond the edge of the parade ground. In less than two minutes the Sophomores have captured the cane and 154 Kelley, his Indian blood fairly aroused, is seen making his way to the guardroom with the stick in his hand. None can stop him; in a few seconds he is safe within the Main Building. Chagrined at losing the stick so soon and exhorted by the Seniors the Fresh¬ men surge into the Main Building and make frantic efforts to recover the “cane.” Many Juniors now join forces with the Sophomores and the plucky Freshmen are ejected from the building in the most unconventional manner—only to return again and again. The Sophomores, deciding to give the Freshmen another chance, carry the cane into their enemy’s territory, and a fierce struggle centers around the band stand. Reinforcements for both sides have now arrived, and the contest wages fiercer and fiercer as the Sophomores slowly make their way once more in the direction of the guard- room. Not all can reach the cane, but as one cadet falls out for a few minutes there is another to take Ids place. And so the battle goes on; the Sophomores gain ground slowly, but surely; the Freshmen contesting every inch of ground with indomitable pluck. Oh! such a scene! Fieces of garments strew the ground; hair is occasionally pulled out by the roots; many a brave boy loses a cubic inch or so of epidermis; but all this only tends to make them fight more desperately. And so the memorable class light of 1 !MM waged for two hours, but the Sophomores could not again reach the goal. Once they attempted to pass the stick through the guardroom window, but the Fresh- men fought with such tenacity that they eventually carried it out of the dangerous zone. Finally, when almost every man is utterly worn out the battle is called “off” by mutual consent, with the Sophomores in possession of the “cane”; and so ended what was, in the opinion of old hoys, the finest “cane rush” ever pulled off at A. and M. While such grand work was done by members of both sides, it would seem invidious to mention names, but we can not refrain from commenting on the heroic efforts of the presidents of the two classes—Hulf of the Sophomores, and Chase of the Freshmen— whose splendid examples had such a stimulating effect on their classes. 155 AFTER THE BATTLE. twenty Commandments of the Commandant. And ±he Bull spake unto the Major, saying: “Speak unto all the Battalion of the A. and M. College of Texas, and say unto them: 1. “Ye shall not be ‘Delinquent for I, the ‘Bull your ‘Bull am not ‘Delinquent,’ 2 . “Ye shall fear every man his ‘Captain his ‘First Sergeant’ and obey my ‘Spe¬ cial Orders.’ I am the ‘Bull’—your ‘Commandant.’ 3. “Turn ye not in time of trouble unto the ‘Faculty nor trouble the ‘Associate Professors’ with your grievances—I am the ‘High Mogul.’ 4 . “And if ve offer a sufficient sacrifice of reports unto the ‘Bull he will assuredly givb you a ‘Bank.’ 5 . “The ‘Beports’ shall be recorded the same day they are ‘turned in and shall be ‘read out’ on the morrow. And if the one who is ‘rammed’ brings not an ‘explana¬ tion’ before the third day, it shall go against him on the day of reckoning. 6 . “if it be submitted before the third day, and is plausible unto mine ears, then the ‘Beport’ is forfeit, and shall be scratched through by a lead pencil. 7 . “Therefore, lie that is ‘reported’ shall fear his iniquity, because he hath trans¬ gressed the mighty ‘orders’ of a mightier ‘Bull’; and that soul shall be cut off from all ‘football and baseball games nor shall he be allowed to ‘visit Bryan’ when he asketh leave to go and ‘purchase those articles that seemeth necessary in his sight.’ I am ‘Heap Big Chief.’ 8 . “Thou shalt not burn ‘lights’ after ‘taps with the exception of my exalted ‘Captains’ and ‘Lieutenants and they shall put away their lights at the hour of mid¬ night. Yea, verily, it is only with a ‘permit’ from the ‘Bull your ‘Commandant that ye shall be enveloped by anything save darkness after ‘taps’ has been sounded on the trumpet. f). “Again 1 say unto you, Ye must rise from your couch at the beginning of the first watch ((i o’clock), and shall hurriedly dress and assemble yourselves together and go through whatsoever ‘stunts’ as shall be required by your ‘Captain.’ He that faileth to do this shall be cast into the den of ‘0. D. ' s and S. G.’s.’ 1 am It. 10. “And when the session shall have ended, ye shall not all pass the examina¬ tion, neither shall ye all ‘make’ the next ‘upper class.’ 11. “For some shall ‘fail’ and as many as do shall be required to take this same work over another year. 1 am the ‘High Muck-a-Muck.’ 12. “Ye shall not steal, nor deal falsely, neither lie to one another. 13. “And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of the ‘Bull’ thy ‘Commandant.’ I am ‘He.’ 14. “Thou shalt not defraud thy roommate, neither rob him; when he shall have been ‘Orderly’ one week thou shalt be that same the following week. 15. “Thou shalt not ‘haze’ each other, neither ‘strap the backs’ nor ‘black the 157 faces’ of the ‘fourth class men but shall fear thy ‘Commandant.’ I am one of ‘Those Things.’ 16. “The ‘Student’s Council’ shall do no unrighteousness in the judgment of those caught thieving on ‘examinations shall respect not the persons of the smaller influence, neither honor the more influential; but ‘with impartiality shalt thou judge them saith the ‘Commandant’ of Cadets. 17. “Thou shalt not go up and down as a tale-bearer in the ‘Corps neither shalt thou hate thy neighbor in thine heart; thou mayest rebuke him (if you’re above the Freshman class), but suffer not thyself to strike him: 18. “For ‘I am tire Bull, and I shall revenge saith the Commandant, ‘and thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.’ 19. “He who so desires may ‘chew’ the ‘natural leaf’ in great abundance, for I, the ‘Bull do chew and do believe it cleans the teeth even to whiteness and aideth the ‘Digestive Organs’; but thou shalt not ‘smoke’ the ‘leaf’ rolled in paper. 20. “Thou shalt read my ‘little red book’ with much understanding, and shall keep my ‘Statutes’; for I am the ‘Bull and Commandant’ of Cadets of this, your school.’ ' C. E. M. V .Ji thanksgiving Sfcall. PRESIDENT - - . . . . C11 All! M AX AliUANtiEMEM’ COMMITTEE - Cn aiii.max Invitattox Committee C ' HAIKMAX IlECEl ' TIOX CoAIMTTTEE C’H AI UMAX DeCOUATIOX COMMITTEE Chaikmax Fi.oor Committee Chairacax; Finance Committee - IF J.. BURNEV. J. WEIJ30AN. E. C. ARNOLD. W. R. ORR. 1. F. MAYER. W. O. MOORE. - A. T. POTTS. ](50 Stoss Volunteers Sfcall. Chairman Arrangement Committee......... E. C. ARNOLD. Chairman Invitation Committee.......... J. S. DEAN. Chairman Reception Committee.........R. L. BURNEY. Chairman Decoration Committee......... W. G. MOORE. Chairman Floor Committee.......... W. A. GILBERT. Chairman Finance Committee......... V. B. WORTHAM. ] G2 Sinai Stall. r President............ W. P. BURNETT. Chairman Arrangement Committee........ JOS. S. WELBOAN. Chairman Invitation Committee.......... JAS. S. DEAN. Chairman Reception Committee.......... R. L. BURNEY. Chairman Decoration Committee.......... J. W. LOVING. Chairman Finance Committee.......... G. A. SMITH. Chairman Floor Committee........... W. G. MOORE. 1G4 VIEWS OF CAMPUS. Jo r C s UK 107 Uhe ’06 Senior. Under a cap and flowing gown The ’06 Seni or stands; And what a mighty man is he— (Please note his feet and hands) — And the limit of his intellect Is not a mass of plans. His hair is stiff, a reddish brown, His face, well, that is flat; His brow is wrinkled—monthly grades And bathing in the mat. He looks his profs, square in the face. What do you think of that? From week to week, from month to month, On calculus he grinds, As well as on some minor texts, For instance, Bridge Design In Economics he’s right there, In Geology he shines. With September comes the Fish. What time they have to spare You’ll find them in the Senior’s room Breathing his hot air. They feast upon his wondrous tales (They beat a county fair). It sounds to him like chestnuts old, So oft he’s heard this strain. It seems suggestive of deep sleep Or an unlocated pain. Awakes some sacrilegious thoughts, But goes to sleep again. He goes to chapel Sunday morn, And sleeps’ long with the corps. He hears the parson pray and preach. He answers with a snore. The choir at last disturbs his rest, And sings its one song o’er. Sorrowing—dreaming—laughing, On through the year he’ll go. Sad when he thinks of the friends he’ll leave, Dreaming when time moves slow, Laughing because he’s a ’06 man— One of forty-six, 3011 know. 168 jl S ' acuity C angle. The sun was setting ’neath the skies— Assembled sat the wondrous wise. And Pres, got up and he expounded What to others “foolish” sounded. “We have a fund at our discretion, But it must make a huge impression; And now, while we are here in session, Let us take the full possession.” Said Harry, “Put it in the Nat.” “What’s that!” said Bull, and then he spat. “Buy chewing gum for all the kids.” (He doesn’t chew. His pa forbids.) “No! No!” said Spence, “That will not do; We can divide the sum in two. And rush across the busy streets Just give one-half to R. and B., And kill the people which it meets.” And with the rest get on a spree.” “And that’s exactly it,” said Brown, Then Brown got on the floor—it jarred. (He broke a chair as he sat down.) “This problem is, indeed, quite hard. Then up got Nr. Sbisa, dear, An electric car is what we need “Let’s give the boys some lager beer To run to Bryan with mighty speed, In place of Egg-o-see and Force, And they’ll forget the C. E. Course.” A mild and gentle voice was heard Among the wild and wooly herd, “It can not thus their minds improve And of it, hence, I don’t approve.” ’Twas little Jimmy Nagle’s voice They listened, for they had no choice. Said Doctor George Sebastian Frapps, Who always studies after taps, Upon the floor, for Charles Puryear “Gentlemen, why H.O Had hit him hard behind the ear. Is just as good as ‘barley mow.’ ” It now was getting very late, “’Tis salts! ’Tis salts!” Doc said quite sad, And Charlie P. was heard to state, And landed like Sir Gallahad “Come, gentlemen: let’s home to bed.” But someone hit him on the head. Then Grandpa Hudson joined the fight; Though small, he smashed with all his might. And many a proud and stately form Went tumbling down like stalks of corn. Then Johnston left with might and main To catch the I. and G. N. train. Cried Giesecke, with humble mien, “Ach ! Ach ! Mein lieber Augustine, “Und what it is—will you please tell? Then Herbert answered, “ ‘War is hell.’ ’Tis like the fight at Rivoli, Where every man was killed,” quoth he. And added with a wise old look— “You’ll find it all in my new book.” 109 Wmi, When the sun sinks in the golden west and darkness reigns MJ supreme: When everywhere there’s darkness, and when nothing can be r (j) seen Except outlines of objects, as big trees both dead and stark; And every walk and path and road seems blocked up with the dark. Oh! Then we wish for all the light that ever touched the earth, And try, but do not comprehend, what light of life is worth. For every silver ray we sing glad praises in the night, For life is not worth living if we live where there’s no light. And when the radiant dawn appears and glorifies the east We know that light is made for all, the greatest and the least. So the sunrise in our life’s career, when mists have cleared away, Shows all the true and all the good and brings eternal day. j College jCife. Twice a term, at stated periods, Find we on our teacher’s door, Find we posted in the hallway, In Main Building’s hallways four. What our teachers choose to give us; Give us for our monthly score, All according to our merits. Nines and tens, zeros galore. See the Senior! How his lip curls When his monthly grade he reads. Watch the Junior sneer contemptuous As he figures “what he needs.” Stealthily then conies the Soph’more, With his dear professor pleads. Sobs the Freshman, Agriculture, “I have failed in all but ‘Feeds.’” So the Profs, work our undoing, Eepeatedly we read our fate, And we realize completely Nothing comes to them who wait. C. E. M. Uhe Jtdventure of the Quadratic Squation. The friends of Science set out one night To hunt for a monstrous Equation, But hampered with Theories they hung up their Searchlight On a Point of Interrogation. They roamed o’er the plains of Blunder and Doubt, Till they came to the pass of Deduction; Where they found the corpse of Pedantic Thought— A victim of Mental Seduction. They covered his body with Unbelief, And prayed to the God of Xegation ! To spare them the pangs of a similar fate, For they wanted to find the Equation ! On reaching the summit of Knowledge next day, They uttered a loud Exclamation, For they saw in the distance somelL.O: ’Twas the ocean of Wild Speculation. So they took a sail in a boat of Proof, But were wrecked by a big Hypothesis; And washed ashore on an Hydraulic Wave To the beautiful isle of Synthesis. To the theory of Limits they wended their way. Through a forest of deep Superstition; And saw a huge Paradox taking a bath In the Nonsensical pool of Tradition. They made a balloon, and with Physical Power Soon filled it with Force and Hot Airum; And soared through the clouds of Ambition and Fame Like the author of “Novum Organum.” Then, attracted through Space to False Doctrines, On the Planet of Foolish Decision, Their armor of Exaggeration Was pierced by a Metaphysician. 171 Through the Land of Mistakes they continued to move, But arrived at a False Conclusion; And their shallow Researches all ended in Smoke At the shrine of the God of Confusion. After Ages of Fruitless Endeavor, They saw many Signs of Equation; While some were of Minus, others were Plus— In an Orthodox Conglomeration. With his Centres of Ossification Reduced to the Second Degree They found the Quadratic, completing his Square “’Neath the shade on an Old Apple Tree.” By Perpetual Motion they Circled his Square, And charged him with Thermo-Dynamics; But he would not surrender his two Unknowns: So they smote him with Pure Mathematics. Bleeding—exhausted—with courage supreme, He called for his Positive Exponents; But a Negative Answer echoed reply— “We can not break through your Opponents I” Then Logical Reasoning came on the scene: So that Science, with great Concentration, Applied Mechanics, with Sliding Rules, And eventually solved the Equation. “Blunderbuss.” Sfhe Old Standby. About the table long we sat, And talked the talk-wells dry; We sat again in that same place, And no one cracked a smile. And one told many gleesome jokes, And one a fearsome lie. We’d eaten all there was to eat— I say this without guile. But when ideas few there came, I jumped and slapped my leg, But I bethought me of a plan (While wishing for an egg) ; And with a hoarse, loud voice yelled I, Wake up there. Pass—the Reg!” I put my two hands to my lips, And bellowed, “Pass —the Reg!” 172 T. E. Holloway. Jhe SBoy Jhat 70ent to College. Every acre we had mortgaged, When we hoped for better days, In our lofty aspirations After more aesthetic ways. Till our farm was overburdened, And disaster loomed apace— But we sent a boy to college, And ’twas that that saved the place. We had filled him with the wisdom That our fathers handed down, With the rural dispensations That are rife in every town; But we more than half suspected That our modes, antique and gray, Were exceedingly back-numbered— So we sent our boy away. In the school of “Agriculture” Learned he new and better ways, Weighed he all the trusted precepts We inherit from old days. Sifted out the chaff and cockle From the body of the grain, Till he saw for future sowing Only perfect seed remain. Then our farmers saw what science And a fertile brain can do When our boy came home from college Filled with aspirations new; For our fields grew somewhat fairer. And our trees in fruitfulness Bent beneath their heavy burdens— And our debts grew ever less. We have other boys true-hearted, Just as brave and strong as he, Always dreaming of and planning For the work that is to be. Always using brain with muscle, Xot a whit behind in grace— But the boy that went to college Was the boy that saved the place. Geo. A. Hoyo. 173 Lncle 2)an. Perhaps you can remember, You Alumnus, old and gray. How you came here when a Freshman In the fall of yesterday. Time has wrought her many changes, liecollections are made dim, But there’s one man you remember: Uncle Dan, of A. and M. There’s a man for admiration— Uncle Dan, of A. and M.— Does the work of ten young niggers; Business is the word for him. Hauls up trunks and cleans out barracks; Does a dozen other things; And we’ll all remember Daniel With the memory college brings. Xow, when I’m an old, old graduate, With both feet slipping in the grave; When 1 slide clean into heaven (If 1 happen my soul to save) When I sail across the river In old Charon’s trusty barge, I expect to find old Dan there Hauling trunks up free of charge. J. E. T. 174 jl Ur ip to Sftohe Mall. HERE are several cherished institutions at A. and M. which were never provided for hy the Legislature. Being typical Americans, it is t) he expected that the students form cus¬ toms and instituti 3ns of their own, and also that they take ad¬ vantage of any institutions which may have been formed in flip vicinity of the college, throughout the countryside. Among these is the famous Bohemian Hall, where “Bohe’’ dances are held, situated not many miles from the Main Building. The best time to go to Bohe Hall, say its frequent visitors, is on some Saturday night in the Spring Term, with a full moon and a cloudless sky overhead. And if you should meet a gentle breeze coming out of the south, so much the better. They say that the way to get the greatest enjoyment out of a trip to Bohe is to go without a permit, and to wear citizens’ clothes. The feeling of having to be on your guard puts your un¬ dertaking iu the “forbidden fruit” class, and adds to its zest; for, attired in cits and unpermitted, you are the legal prey of the S. G., the 0. D., “Old Harry,” and the “Bull.” Suppose you start for Bohe regions at about half past seven. Flaunting your cits, you safely avoid the stern S. G., and the ferocious 0. 1)., and softly passing the Com- mandant’s house, you boldly stroll down Quality Row. Then past the Apiary, and straight forward through woods and meadows; crossing a dry creek bed several times, and crawling under barbed-wire fences several more times. (Some of our readers may now see why a full moon is desirable.) Getting through your last wire fence, you are in a little road, and near the Hall, which you have been looking at for the past live or ten minutes. Bohe Hall is on a handful of ground scoopt out of the adjoining farm, the wire fence of the farm mak¬ ing a detour and passing tin Hall in a half-circle. Around the Hall there is a separate rail fence, with a hitching rack in front. The dancing has not yet commenced, and all the Bohemians have not arrived. You go inside and look about. The room is larger than you expected, though small as com¬ pared with the college dancing room. Directly opposite the front door is a small stage with a red curtain, made, doubtless, of fine quality calico. The back and sides of the stage are unpainted canvas screens. Here the musicians sit tonight—Bohemians and Mexicans, with cornets and violins, large and small. Round the unfinished walls arc benches. Light is furnished by smoky oil lamps and gasoline burners. The walls are undecorated except for a few pictures, one in particular of a thoughtful gen¬ tleman whose name begins with a K and ends with a -sky. If you look for it, you will find a photograph of the Hall, before which is a group of unshaven, shirt-sleeved for¬ eigners, probably the founders. The photograph is signed by a “Traveling Artist.” The fun is about to begin now, and a swarthy gentleman comes to put you out ; hut if you have half a dollar, you may have a label tied on your coat and stay inside. And 175 if you can give evidence of some Dutch blood in your veins, you may dance with, a buxom Bohe belle. The couples are soon in the grand march, passing again and again under a large floral star swung from the ceiling. The reckless dancers seem to invite disaster, and you are glad that you do not have to go too near this decoration. If you are a lover of music you will not care to remain very long; but other things take your attention from the music, and you have much to learn. For instance, you observe that when the music stops a youth makes no motion to release the damsel by his side, but escorts her to a bench with his arm around her waist. Later in the evening, you go to the refreshment stand outside, to buy sandwiches. If you are not a teetotaler, perhaps you go to a stand at the rear of the Hall, where you get keg beer. All this time you look out for the Bull and his assistants. You meet a few of the 3 r ounger professors, hut are not afraid. You know that they come for fun, and that their authority, fortunate for you, begins and ends with the walls of the section room. Y r ou become aware, before it is half over, that taps time is at hand. You are forced to leave rather hurriedly, and you are lucky if you reach your room before the inspector has inquired All Right?” As events turn out, you may be sorry you went, but in the end it will all be well; for a cadet of A. and Yl. must go to a Bohe at least once dur¬ ing his four years. If you are not Dutch, you will never want to go a second time. T. E. H. 17G KALA KINASIS GERMAN CLUB. Diala Jiinasis Derm an Club. President Vice-President Secret a ry-Treasu her - - R. L. BURNEY. - G. T. HALTOM. W. B. WORTHAM. Dliembers. Adams, T. A. Hensel, F. Armstrong, J. F. Mair, D. S. Arnold, E. C. Mayer, M. F. Bivins, M. Moore, W. G. Brown, V. P. Orr. W. R. Biu ' ce, 0. C. Potts, A. T. Burns, H. E. Seward, 0. A. Burney, R. L. Underwood, A. Burritt, W. P. Wallace, E. M. Gilbert, W. A. elboan, J. S. Haltom, G. T. Wortham, W. B. Harrison, G. L. honorary Shembers . Price, W. A. Tabor, J. R. 17 !) The Glee Q.ub. President............. Secretary ........... Business Ianager........... Director .......... O-irst Conors. G. T. Haltom. C. E. Moore. M. M. Simmons. Second Cenors. W. R. Orr. W. A. Price. C. U. Woodman. t Cirst Classes. M. F. Mayer. J. W. Loving. h. E. T. Rosborough. C. S. Roff. Second Classes. G. T. HALTOM. U. WOODMAN. J. W. LOVING. T. P. JUNKIN. V. M. Kelley. C. Rosborough. F. Foy. T. J. Williams. W. Boyce. H. E. Burns. T. P. Junkin. ' JHE JVjANDOLiri (LUB. President - - - - Secretary and Treasurer - - C. S. ROFF. C. B. THOMPSON. SfLandoHns. John Dabney. C. E. Moore. B. Kowalski. C. B. Thompson. Suitors. D. B. Giesecke. J. W. Ramsay. ' Violins. H. F. Foy. c. S. Roff. 1S3 President - - - - K. Y. HOFMANN. Bivins, M. Ehmnger, Leo. Epstein, Chas. Granau, H. F. Harris, B. L. Higgins, W. S. Hofmann, R. W. IcKie, F. B. Neieert, Jim. Utay, Joe. Reiciienstein, Chas. Windrow, R. J. 185 President JAS. S. DEAN. Secretary and Treasurer - - F. G. ELLIOTT. SKembers. Barr. Hofmann. Bivins. Kelley. Boyce. Lichte. Bruce. • McKie. Burns. Metcalfe. Burritt. Pirie. Collins. Potts, A. T. Culver. Potts, P. J. Dean. Ramsay. E HUNGER. Reichenstein. Eulers. Rollins. Elliot. Schawe. Epstein. Skaggs. F aught. Thompson. Giesecke. Underwood. Gilbert. Wallace. Granaij. Washburn. Gripon. Walker. Harris. Williams. Hensel. Windrow. Herblin. Wortham. Higgins. 1ST THE STRAGGLERS. SJfLembers Abkey, G. K. Gugenheim, L. Z. Allen, Fred. IIaltom, G. T. Armstrong, J. F. Kirkpatrick, Le Rcy. Ashton, John. Kowalski, B. Brandt, R. L. Metcalfe, J. D. Bkixkmann, H. Orr, W. R. Brown, C. S. Renner, W. A. Burney, R. L. Potts, R. J. Burns, H. E. Tabor, J. R. Carlyle, Elmer. Washburn, H. A. Ehlinger, Leo. Yakey, H. G. 189 Senior Uennis Club. President WELBOAN. Abney. Carlyee. Lichte. Burney. Dean. Mayer. Burns. Elliot. Metcalfe. Armstrong. Gugenheim. Orr. Baines. Hoyo. Washburn. Brandt. Kirkpatrick. Welboan. Burritt. Lenert. Wright. 190 junior Uennis Club. President Treasurer Gilbert, W. A. Potts, A. T. Wortham. Epstein. Seward. Thompson, C. B. W. G. MOORE. J. A. COLLINS. Boyce, Wm. Rather. Hensel. Uhe Sftig S’our Ucnnis Club. ■j .j Adams, Tom. Bittle, George. Neibert, Jim. Seward, Oscar. 192 SBoxing Club. , . The noble art of self-defense.” President - - - Captain . . . . Secretary and Treasurer - WALKER. THOMPSON. SKAGGS. Aldnell. Arnold. Ashton. Culver. Gilbert. PlRIE. Storey. Sftcembers. Sergeant Major - QUARTERM ASTER SERGEANT Color Sergeant Trophy Sergeant - First Sergeant Co. A First Sergeant Co. B - First Sergeant Co. C - First Sergeant C’o. D - R. S. BLACK. E. SCHOLL. H. SCHROETER. W. A. SCHAWE. W. A. GILBERT. W. G. MOORE. A. T. POTTS. G. A. SMITH. 6= 195 President - - - MAURICE BIVINS. Secretary-Treasurer - - SAM. G. EPSTEIN. Blake, H. H. Gripon. Billy. Beese. Bogel, W. W. Higgins. Mair. Treadaway. Burns, C. Kloss. Mardach. Underwood. Collins. Banda. McDonald. Winston. Edsall. Lem pert. Milligan. Wortham. Eulers. Benz. Myers. Young, M. H. History: ........................ ...................! ! ?xx() []x! ??! ! 197 Uhe X. 3C. UC.’s. £ £ President......... R. L. BURNEY. Secretary and Treasurer - - - - LE ROY KIRKPATRICK. Baines, H. Burney, R. L. Burritt, W. P. Gleaso n, B. Gugenheim, L. Z. Hofmann, R. W. Kirkpatrick, Le Roy. Potts, R. J. Tabor, J. R. Washburn, H. A. 198 Uhe football Quartette. J. W. LOVING.....................First Bass. T. J. WILLIAMS..................Second Bass. G. T. HALTOM....................First Tenor. V. M. KELLEY...................Second Tenor. 199 Manager........... CASEY. Secretary........... CUNY. Captain......... W. O. GRESHAM. Serge ant-at-Arms -....... DORSETT. Adams, R. E. Gresham. Beauregard. Geiger. Casey. Harvin. CUNY. Lipstate. Decker. Paterson. Dorsett. Schiller. Dunks. Young. Sargent, H. H. (Honorary). 201 President - - - - Secretary and Treasurer - Wright, A. A. Burns, A. C. Wessendorf, Joe. Smith, G. A. Brown, V. P. Meerscheidt, L. P. Davis, H. H. BLAKE. - H. BAINES. Taylor, Phil. Brooks, T. W. Winston, R. Beverly, H. Black, R. S. Kirkpatrick, L. R. 202 Uhe U. J{. 51.’s. Colors—Purple and old gold. Favorite Song—“How Sweet This Life Would Be.” Favorite Drink—Distilled water. Favorite Dish—Frijoles. Favorite Pastime—Cooking. Motto —Bum vivirnus, vivamus. President .........H. H. JOBSON. Vice-President ........E. A. MILLER. Secretary and Treasurer .......L. N. HUFF. Commissary ..........A. J. SMITH. Chief Cook......... R. W. FAUST. Toastmaster ........D. C. GIDDINGS. Chaplain - .......C. A. MAEDGEN. Brooks, T. W. Fontaine, F. F. Jobson, H. H. Miller, E. A. Burmeister, C. A. Giddings, D. C. Maedgen, C. A. Smith, A. J. Dahlman, L. W. Huff, L. N. McGinnis, N. M. White, W. W. Faust, R. W. 203 (This team took part in contests at the San Antonio Fair, the State Fair, and the Interna¬ tional Stock shows in Chicago. In Chicago the A. and M. Team got first place on swine and third on horses, Mr. Ashton gaining first place over all other contestants.) Uhe Ueam. John Ashton. C. M. Evans. M. S. Church J. W. Loving. H. G. Yakey. 205 Automobile Club. President and Headlight Secretary and Stearing Gear - Treasurer and Oil Can Head Chiffonier and Tire Jumper Bad Smell and Waste Gas CHAUNCEY MAI R. REGINALD HARRISON. WOBBIE WORTHAM. - PRISLEY ORR. - SPENCER BURNEY. MEMBERS. M VCHINES. “Chauncey” D. S. Mair............... Cadillac. “Wobbie” W. B. Wortham............ Rambler. “Reggie” G. L. Harrison............... Wintoo. “Prisley” W. R. Orr ...................Toledo. “Spencer” R. L. Burney................. Ford. Motto—“Do not run over nursing bottles and old maids—they are bad on the tires.” Colors—Automobile Red and Mud Gray. Speed Tests—Three times a day. Course—Main Building to Mess Hall. 206 Conglomerate Club. President Secretary and Treasurer - Adams, R. E. Arnold, E. C. Ashton, John. Gresham, W. O. Haltom, G. T. Mayer, M. F. McDonald, J. L. J. R. TABOR. R. W. SHAXKLIN. McGinnis, N. M. Jobson, H. H. Rollins, A. P. Schiller. R. E. Scholl, E. Shanklin, R. W. Tabor, J. R. 207 Dhe junior Siutehers. M. Francis, Proprietor and Chief Cusser. Dr. “Rube” Marstella, Chief Butcher. ASSISTANTS. Dr. Abe Edsall, D. V. M., A. B., LL. D., M. D., Authority on all Diseases. Dr. Dalton, Specialist on Brain Diseases. Dr. Patterson, Specialist on Articulation of the Fore Leg. Dr. Milligan, Specialist on Diseases of Di¬ gestive Organs. Dr. Van Zandt, Smart Kid (knows it all). Gilbert, Veterinary Surgeon: Authority on Glutral Muscles of the Head. Dr. Burns, “First Lucky Man.” All Diseases (Try Burns’ Famous Sprinting Oil). Dr. Harrison, Authority on Wind Sucking. Dr. Siiawe, Specialist on Glasso-Pharyngeal and Pneumogastive Nevers. Houghston Beverly, M. R. C. V. S. E., Spe¬ cialist on Bone Spavin. Drs. Puckett and Williams, Specialists on Treatment of Ariticulations of Amphearthroses Joints. Advise for all afflictions. Dr. Jamie Rather, Specialist on Copora-Quad- Regeminites. Dr. Geiger, Specialist on Treatment of Sca¬ pula Humerae and Humero-Radial Articulations. 208 jfcayseecl SJlcind. . SEEDY SCHILLER (Director)..........Cornet. ROWDY ROFF.....................Trombone. MUSTY MCDONALD...............Trombone. MANICURE MAREK..................Eb Bass. CHILL TONIC KLIENSMITH.........Baritone. RED EYE MOORE.....................Piccolo. JOKE JOBSON......................Eb Alto. DOLEFUL DUNKS....................Eb Alto. PALPITATING RATHER............Clarinet. ROSENBURG GRESHAM............Clarinet. GOLD TOOTH ADAMS.............Bass Drum. 209 Coat of Arms—BATS. Motto—‘‘May no darkness conceal happiness from the Bats.” Colors—Gray and White. Favorite Dish—Quail on Toast. Favorite Smoke—Tom Moore. Favorite Song—“Everybody Works hut Father.” Yell—IX.! !§§!.?V.XV.?.! ! ! OFFICERS. CUNY, C. D., The Most Profound and Exalted Va mpire. IlOYO, G. A.. The Prowler of Caverns and Vice- Premier of the Realms. LILLY, R. C., The Winged Messenger of Night and the Keeper of Archives. BYRD, A. R., Die Kleine Fledermaus. CUNY, C. D., Desmodus. EDSALL, A. B., Black Rosette. HODGES, R. H., Rhinolophidse. HOYO, G. A., Chauve-Souris. MEMBERS. LEMPERT, L. H., Phyllomolidae. LILLY ' , R. C., Murcielago. MARBACH, A., Hougeomous. MYERS, A. L., Hermentiminous (The Scout). RAMSAY, J. ., Harmachis (Ambassador from the Tomb Ramesses). 211 Short ' Winter Course Chib ' $■ .jt President - - - - Vice-President - Secretary and Treasurer Belt, A. K. Cheney, B. Davis, L. P. Florence, E. B. Hinchliffe, W. W. Krenek, R. F. Leigh, W. B. Martin, W. H. - W. H. MARTIN. A. K. BELL. - R. F. KRENEK. McNew, J. B. Penn, M. R. Spence, R. Wilson, B. F. 212 Uhe 3£appy Club. . j 5}tembers. Caldwelt., J. J. Mabtin, C. A. Weinert, M. Gillead, B. E. Paxton, J. F. Donnelly, V. J. Phillips, J. M. 213 Phesident Vice-President Recording Secretary - Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Librarian Sergeant-at-Arms BENJAMIN BEAN. P. E. CUNNINGHAM. PAUL D. CASEY. C. D. CUNY. - W. W. BOGEL. - G. W. REESE. - T. J. BEESLEY. Critic - T. E. HOLLOWAY. Ashton, J. CUNY, C. 1). Holloway, T. E. Samuell, E. S. Bean, B. Cutter, J. 0. Krauskopf, L. A. Schafer, R. E. Beesley, T. J. Dorsett, T. G. Lilly, R. C. Shanklin, R. W. Bogel, G. N. Edsall, A. B. Lipstate, P. H. Skaggs, Geo. E. Bogel, W. W. Ellis, 0. L. Meyers, A. L. Voelcker, H. R. Brannin, C. P. Evans, C. M. Munson, A. Warenkin, E. R. Casey, P. D. Geiger, L. C. Paterson, A. L. Wilson, C. P. Cornelue, A. L. Gracy, J. A. POLANSKY, T. Wray, J. Cunningham, P. E. Hill, J. Reese, G. W. 215 President Vice-President - Secretary Treasurer Sergeant-at-Arms - Chairman Programme Committee Adams, T. A. Gilbert, W. A. Baines, H. Granau, H. F. Beard, L. A. Groos, R. Burney, R. L. Haltom, G. T. Burns, H. E. Harris, D. B. Burns, A. C. Harrison, G. L. Burritt, W. P. Henry, M. F. Buchanan, T. S. Hensel, F. Collins, J. A. Huff, L. N. Chase, N. B. Leggett, C. W. Cortes, A. B. Loving, J. W. Creighton, C. L. Liciite, F. Davis, L. P. Liverman, 0. Elliot, F. G. Lenoir, T. E. Giddings, D. C. Mair, D. S. Gleason, B. Mayer, M. F. R. L. BURNEY. J. R. TABOR. - G. A. SMITH. W. B. WORTHAM. J. A. WESSENDORF. - B. GLEASON. Maxwell, N. C. Treadaway, S. J. Metcalfe, J. D. Trefry, W. H. Moore, W. G. Taylor, P. B. Moore. S. E. Van Zandt, F. McDaniel, A. Walker, J. C. Phillips, L. Washburn, H. Potts, R. J. Weir, W. B. Ramsay, J. W. Wessendorf, J. A. Riley, A. A. Wortham, W. B. Roff, C. S. Woodman, C. L t . Rollins, A. P. Windrow, R. J. Rosborough, E. Warden, W. A. Eosborougii, T. Welboan, J. S. Seward, 0. A. Wright, A. A. Smith, G. A. Yakey, H. Tabor, J. R. 217 Su Stoss SSanquet. MENU. Oysters Raw. Salted Almonds. Queen Olives. Mixed Pickles. Cold Turkey a la Bell Bue. Lion Smoked Sausage. Swiss Cheese. Celery. Assorted Nuts. Apples. Oranges. Roman Punch. TOASTS. A. Baines ......................Toastmaster. “Lawrence Sullivan Ross”.....................R. L. Burney. “Our New President”..........................R. J. Potts. “The Cadets at the A. and M. College”.......John A. Lomax. “Mark Twain”..............................Max F. Mayer. “A Tale”..................................Tom A. Adams. “The Faculty ’...............................W. G. Moore. “The A. and M. and Varsity”....................C. S. Potts. “Some Chemical Reactions”..................A. A. Haskell. Chase. “The Fish”..................................... Taylor. “Our Mothers”.................................B. Gleason. “The Descendants of Mother Eve”.............G. T. Haltom. 218 THE A. M. COLLEGE BOOK CLUB On December 1, 1905;, the College Book Club was organized. Its purpose was to purchase some of the leading books of recent fiction. Fifty- two books have been bought. They are used by the members of the Club only. At the close of the school in June the books will all be given to the general library. The following is a list of members of the Club: Armstrong. Bachman, Prof. Ball, Dr. Brown, V. P. Burney. Brandt. Burritt. Bruce. Collier. Collins, J. A. Crisler. Currie. Day (Bugler). Drummond, Prof. Ehlinger. Elliot. Faust. Foy. Hensel. Herblin. Hill, J. E. Jones, W. F. JOOST. Kendrick. Kirkpatrick. Lempert. Lilly. Loving. Mabbach. Matthews. Mayer. Metcalfe. Milligan. Moore, W. G. Orr. Penner. POFFENBERGER. Price, W. A. Tabor. Thompson, C. B. Trench mann. Warn. Welboan. Williams, T. J. Wright. Yakey. 219 Students ' Council. (The Students’ Council is organized for the promotion of the Honor system. All cases of dishonesty in the examination room—and elsewhere—shall be reported to the Students’ Coun¬ cil and there passed upon.) President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer JAS. S. DEAN. R. J. POTTS. W. G. MOORE. Senior Slepresentalives. Armstrong, J. F. Arnold, E. C. Gleason, Benn Haltom, Guy T. Windrow, R. J. junior Representatives. Boyce, Wm., Jr. Cunningham, P. E. Potts, A. T. Smith, G. A. Hensel, F. Cason, E. A. Sophomore Representatives. Harris, B. L. Dale, J. Kelley, V. M. Meerscheidt, L. P. Rreshmen Representatives. Allen, H. B. Ridenour. McDaniels. Leggett. Weinert. 220 221 Sfhe Jllumni. The name “Alma Mater” applied to an institution of learning by its alumni is one of great significance. The feeling of loyalty and devotion which they cherish for that college or university which fostered them in the days of youth is akin to that which a child cherishes for its maternal parent. The influence of each is potent and far-reach¬ ing beyond our imagination. Lessons whose truths were unheeded when they were taught. Long, long years afterwards, it is a keen pleasure to many a gray-haired, totter¬ ing alumnus to revisit his Alma Mater. He strolls through its halls and notes with pride the improvements on every hand. He gazes with a sigh on the portraits of in¬ structors now long dead, but whose teachings remain deathless in the hearts of the stu¬ dents. He greets with joy old classmates. These feelings are common to the alumni of every great institution in the land. The tie binding an alumnus to his Alma Mater is indissoluble. If the relation of a graduate to his college be such, what, then, is the relation of that college to its graduate? He calls her “good mother,” and good mother to him she is, rejoicing over his triumphs and cheering him on to nobler efforts, mourn¬ ing over his missteps, and, like a loving mother, seeking to conceal from cri tical eyes his faults. The college has for her alumni a deep and unfailing interest through life; she gives them her hearty support and she turns to them for appreciation and aid as a mother turns to her sons and daughters. From the opening of the College in 1876 to its reorganization in 1880, the studio® were elective, and led to appropriate degrees. From 1881 to 1887, there were two prescribed courses, the Agricultural and Me¬ chanical, but no degrees were given. From 1888 to 1895, there were four prescribed courses, leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Scientific Agriculture (B. S. A.) ; Bachelor of Civil Engineering (B. C. E.) ; Bachelor of Scientific Horticulture (B. S. H.) ; Bachelor of Mechanical Engi¬ neering (B. M. E.). From 1895 to 1901 the four prescribed courses remained the same, but the degrees in each were Bachelor of Science (B. S.), the particular course being specified in the diploma. In 1901 the Horticultural course was merged with the Agricultural, and in 190 ;? the course in Electrical Engineering was offered, making four, three regular courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science (B. S.) in Agriculture, in Civil Engineer¬ ing, in Electrical Engineering, and in Mechanical Engineering, respectively. The A. and M. College turns today to look at her alumni, which thirty years of thorough and efficient labor have added to her roll. They number now five hundred and thirty-seven, and in that number how many there are to whom she can point with pardonable pride! In the highest positions of their professions many of the A. and M. graduates are to be found. That they fill their positions creditably and efficiently the A. and M. doubts not, and she is, as usual, correct in her judgment. To the alumni of the A. and M. College we extend, on behalf of the student body soon to join their ranks in the school of life, our thanks for the reputation which they have maintained and which it will be our endeavor to attain. 222 Our Jllumni 3)ead. Aduiance, D., ’8fi. Biberstein, F. H., ’82. Blakemoue, T. E., ’80. Brai’m, P., ’88. Bbi ' itingham, W. F., ’90. Caldwell, J. C., ’83. Dugan, G. H., ’81. Eldridge, H. M., ’97. Fuller, T. A., ’79. Graves, C. S., ’82. Greenwood, F. J., ’98. Hare, H. C., ’87. Harrison, W. A., ’98. Jack, D. M., ’79. Jones, W. F., ’89. Kyle, T. M., ’93. Luckett, W. M., ’94. Luhrsen, C. W., ’00. Martin, W. C., ’98. Ierritt, W. B., ’89. Iosely, W. E. 4 ’83. Pfei ffer, W. O. R., Shires, F. X., ’97. Shirley, M. Y., ’89. Shirley, Z. M., ’88. Smythe. H. G., ’79. Spann, E. W., ’85. Fuller, Y. L.. ’83. Watson, D. H., ’82. Wessen, J. M. ( ’83. 223 jllumni Presidents and Secretaries. Below is given a list of the Presidents and Secretaries, and their addresses. ’89-’90. J. W. Carson, ’86 ........ ......College Station, Texas. W. WlPPRECHT, ’Sd ....... ’90-’91. W. WlPPRECHT, ' 84....... J. W. Carson, 86 ........ ’91-’92. Charles Pescay, ’85..... ...........New Orleans, La. F. E. Giesecke, ’86 ...... ’92-’93. E. W. Hutchinson, ’89.. . . .709 M. St., Houston. Texas. F. E. Giesecke, ’86 ...... ’93-’94. J. B. Hereford. ’87...... .207 Cedar St.. Dallas, Texas. E. W. Hutchinson, ’89.. . ’94-’95. . .709 M. St., Houston. Texas. J. H. Freeman, ’87....... ..............Austin, Texas. E. W. Hutchinson, ’89.. . ’95-’96. . .709 M. St., Houston, Texas. B. C. Pittuck, ’94........ ......College Station, Texas. F. E. Giesecke, ’86 ...... ’96-’97. E. J. Smith, ’88 ......... F. E. Giesecke, ’86 ...... ’97-’98. F. P. Ross, ’94........... ...... 1010 Capital Ave., Houston, Texas. P. S. Tilson, ’88 ......... ’98-’99. .117 M. St., Houston, Texas. E. W. Hutchinson, ’89.. . . .709 M. St., Houston, Texas. P. S. Tilson, ’88 ......... ’99-’00. .117 M. St., Houston, Texas. G. McCormick, Jr., ’91... P. S. Tilson, ’88 ......... 224 .1174 M. St., Houston, Texas. ’ 00 -’ 01 . E. B. Cushing, ’80...... P. S. Tilson, ’88 ........ .......1224 Seventh St., Kew Orleans, La. ............1174 M. St., Houston, Texas. ’ 01 -’ 02 . P. S. Tilson, ’88 ........ E. W. Kerr, 9G......... ’02-’03. .1174 M. St., Houston, Texas. L. E. Allen, ’87........ E. W. Kerr. ’96......... ’03-’04. ..............Marlin, Texas. F. A. Reichardt, ’79... . W. C. Martin, ’98....... ’04-’05. F. A. Reichardt, ’79.... W. C. Martin, ’98....... ’05-’00. L. 1). Amsler, ’89....... E. J. Kyle, ’99......... [Jhe Senior Captains Since 1877. Smyth, A. P.. 1877. Kogan, Chas., 1878. Kogan, Chas., 1879. Brown, W. H., 1880. Hare, H. C., 1881. Rice, D., 1882. Mosely, W. D., 1883. Pennington, R. E., 1884. Rutherford,--, 1885. Geisecke, F. E.. 1886. Hereford, J. B.,, 1887. Allen, W. H. 4 1888. Allen, W. H., 1889. Hopkins, S. H., 1890. M arill, C. R... 1891. Wright, E., 1892. Parson, B. C., 1893. Houston, F. IST., 1894. Smith, A. W., 1895. Park, C. M., 1896. Todd, C. C., 1897. Newton, G., 1898. Kyle, E. J., 1899. Bryan, W. I., 1900. Garbade, W. T. 4 1901. Foy, V. I. 4 1902. Wallace, L. W., 1903 Pirie, J. E. 1904. Church, 1. S., 1905. Arnold, E. C., 1906. -J 70hat Cur jllumni jlre CDoing. OCCUPATION. NUMBER. Agriculturalists........................... 12 Bankers.................................. 14 Boiler inspectors.......................... 1 Bond brokers............................. 1 Bookkeepers.............................. 21 Chemists................................. 4 Civil engineers............................ 68 County officials........................... 5 •Contractors.............................. 2 Cotton experts............................ 1 Deck officers.............................. 1 Dentists.................................. 1 Draughtsmen............................ 18 Druggists................................ 7 Editors.................................. 5 Electricians............................. . 5 Farmers................................. 36 Foundrymen.............................. 1 Ginners.................................. 3 Horticulturists........................... 3 Insurance agents .......................... 9 Lawyers................................. 31 Manufacturers............................ 4 Mechanical engineers...................... 40 Mechanics................................ 15 Merchants.............................47 Mining engineers......................... 4 Officers in U. S. army....................... 4 Oilmen.................................. 3 Physicians............................... 31 Real estate agents.......................... 3 Roadmasters............................. 1 Students................................. 28 Teachers................................. 25 Penitentiary superintendents............... 1 U. S. officials.............................. 2 Dead.................................... 30 Miscellaneous............................ 50 Total..............................537 226 During the winter term there were distributed among the corps a list of questions of various kinds, concerning the cadet himself and also the college. A very creditable number were answered and returned, the results being set down below. Nearly 9G per cent of the corps want a Long Horn, some two or three. In sub¬ scribing for the Annual, the students not only obtain a memento of their college days, but also help the school and thereby themselves. As usual, the reasons for coming to A. and M. were many and varied. “To learn how to make money without working,” “to keep out of trouble,” and “for a rest” were only a few of them. Several men came to get an education, while one came “to get something through his head.” He has since resigned. The large majority are satisfied with their present course of instruction, and intend following the profession they are learning here, but do not know just where they will locate. Texas and the West, Mexico and South America are mentioned as the future homes of many. Ten per cent are working their way through school, either wholly or partly. A large per cent work during the summer—a few call it recreation after going here eight months, and one or two still insist on springing the ancient joke (?) about working the governor and your friends. The expenses for the college year vary with the tastes of the individual and the class. As a rule, the Senior spends from two to four times as much as the average Freshman. The cost for the eight months runs from $190 to $500, with an average of $285. Average height—5 feet 8 -| inches. College bean pole, Cason; College baby, Byrd. The ages run from sixteen to twenty-six years. Many seemed to feel a delicacy about answering this question, so that the general average 19 years and 10 months is not exactly correct. Weights range from 110 pounds to 200 pounds, with an average of 145£ pounds; John Henry holding down the little end and Cornell the other. Joe Welboan is the college beauty. This is not supposed to be a joke, but the tale told by reliable statistics. Uncle Pike and Armstrong were candidates, but did not re¬ ceive enough votes to make it interesting for Joe. 228 Who is the college heast? This question seems to have been misunderstood b y some—just because your friends tack an animal’s name to you is no sign that you are a beast. This must be the reason, however, that “Tige” King, “Fox” Crockett, “Grizzly” Edsall and “Bull” Sargent received so many votes. The consensus of opinion seems to be that McDaniels is about as “fresh” as they make them. Blake, B. E. although second, did not show up as well as was expected. Hot air and H. E. Burns are synonymous terms. His election as the airest cadet was a foregone conclusion. Dalton and King, his closest rivals, received about three votes apiece. J. R. Tabor is the college wit. His is of the sparkling, wholesome kind you see in so many of our funny papers. King came out second in this race, but he claims he has humor, not wit. The most intellectual man is R. J. Potts, followed by Dean and Lenert. “Parson” Lenert and “Cute” Walker are the most dignified. John Avery Lomax is again the most popular professor. He seems to stand espe¬ cially well with the Fish. Professors Mitchell and Potts came out second and third best, respectively. Prof. “Bob” Smith also ran. According to statistics we have a rather large conceited “hunch.” “Cute” Walker, Trefry, Harrison, G. L., and Gilbert, W. A., in the order named, are a few of them. About fifteen or twenty more deserve honorable mention, but space does not permit. This year the most military cadet comes from the Junior Class. Sergeant Jouine leads the crowd with the Major a close second. Lenert and Gilbert third and fourth. About 60 per cent do not smoke. The rest use cigars, pipes and cigarettes, includ¬ ing Murads and Cubebs. One man smokes only to drive away mosquitoes and the blues, while another did smoke cigarettes until he saw Xelson and Haskell trying to use them. Take snuff? No; but C. E. Jones and the Rosborough Bros. do. Fifteen per cent chew Star-Navy and Drummond. The privileges desired are as numerous as ever. Sleeping through reveille, per¬ mission to “cut” chapel, drill, classes and breakfast only begin the list. From the Mess Hall comes the same old cry: More varied and better prepared food. A new head waiter, a cleaner table and quicker service are a few among many improvements suggested. About 35 per cent frequent the library, 6 per cent occasionally. There seems to be no particular preference for any one kind of reading, but novel, historical and other¬ wise, magazines and scientific subjects are the most popular. Over 90 per cent intend returning to school next year, a few don ' t know, and still others say “-, no.” 229 230 T -T 1 11 l ‘ JAMES G. NAGLE.—Imported into Texas as a Virginia creeper at a very tender age. It is said that as a youth he was very bashful when in the presence of girls; finally the blushing habit became fixed, giving Jimmy” the com¬ plexion of a ripe tomato! Since graduating at the University of Texas Prof. Nagle has held many positions, but has been tolerated here longer than anywhere else—about fifteen years. While he has accomplished many things worth while, he will never be forgiven by the student- body for introducing the Jenny” railroad to College. He has published a book, Handbook for Engineers,” which is evidently worth its weight in gold, judging from the size of the volume, and the price, $3.00. However, it has been suggested that by selling it to members of his classes at $2.50 he derives no profit there¬ from, but the avidity with which he recom¬ mends its use, and the eagerness with which he scoops up the money, would cause one to suspect otherwise. Although not a leader of fashion, he buys a new suit of clothes once every seven years, whether he needs it or not! ROBERT F. SMITH.—Authorities differ as to the date of this gentleman’s birth; but all agree that this Knight of Chivalry inherited his cool gallantry from his great-grandfather, the same John Smith who made love to Poca¬ hontas! Although in his youth Prof. Smith was a resident of Huntsville for a few years, yet we hasten to assure our readers that it was before the penitentiary was built there. When a boy he almost ruined his constitution by en¬ deavoring to inscribe a regular polygon of 25,- 000 sides in a circle of three inches diameter! Posterity is indebted to him for the brilliant saying: “I will make your monthly grades as small as you please, but will never make them absolutely equal to zero!” His popularity with the ladies is due to his unexampled munificence in taking them buggy-rides. Among bis mis¬ cellaneous works we observe the following: “Love in a Buggy,” Freshmen I Have Met,” Farming by Proxy,” The Smithsonian For¬ mula of Perpetual Youth, all of which have been widely read—I don’t think. I •232 T CHARLES S. POTTS.-The subject of our sketch, being one of a large family, illustrates in a remarkable manner the Law of Dimin¬ ishing Returns. - ’ Although small in stature, he has ample brain capacity, and knows as much as most men have forgotten. This eco¬ nomical professor, while fully cognizant of the marginal utility of married life, prefers ■‘ab¬ stinence” as an insurance of future pleas¬ ures ” Incidentally, we may mention that Prof. Potts is a staunch believer in the Malthu¬ sian doctrine. His mental digestion is very strong, and he takes unbounded pleasure in such works as “Money, Money and More Mon¬ ey,” The Financial Problems of the Patagon¬ ians,” Political Economy of the Zulus,” “Eco¬ nomic Value of Hot Cakes, etc. Whilst at the University of Texas this famous sociolo¬ gist made the brilliant suggestion that an ad valorem tax be imposed on triplets! This sug¬ gestion caused such an astounding sensation in the field of Domestic Economy, and exerted such widespread influence—coming from so weighty a source—that it induced President Roosevelt to advance his famous “Race Sui¬ cide” theory! JAMES G. HARRISON.—This verbose guar¬ dian of the A. M. exchequer was raised on a melon-patch in Georgia. Some well-intention¬ ed but misguided friend persuaded him to come to Texas in 1873. Since his arrival in Texas he has made many friends, but most of them are now in jail! It is not yet fully established where he got the title of Kernel.” Some have advanced the Salvation Army theory, but care¬ ful investigation disproves this. When we come to consider his many idiosyncracies it is not surprising to learn that Mr Harrison was horn on the first of April, 1814! He is the chief baseball rooter of the College realms, and is always seen on the grounds an hour before the game is called. He confuses the management by yelling Play ball!” He is ever remember¬ ed by the old boys as one who always wears a pleasant smile when he is receiving money but, ye gods! woe be to the timid little fish nvho tries to get his Trust Fund back! His great masterpieces are: The Incidental Fee, and his great book on Economics, The Correct Way to Pay Off Student Labor.” (!-!-!). Auniv 233 m w i • i ‘ F. S. JOHNSTON—“Frederick the Great,” as his most ardent admirer loves to call him, was horn in the Buckeye State. It is said that ■when a youth he was very industrious; hut such a vile accusation, fortunately, can not now be preferred against him, as it is only on rare occasions that he has been known to meet his classes on three consecutive occasions. Once a year he migrates to the North on a free pass, and brings back some appalling fashions of the tailor’s art. His latest ci ' eation is a Sartorial hybrid between a “Prince Albert” and a box coat, which makes him look like a truncated prism! Last fall he made ineffectual efforts to grow a moustache—acting on the im¬ pulse that all married men should have hair on their face. Whatever ideas his pupils may have regarding certain well known axioms of agriculture, these are shattered when he grave¬ ly tells them that the essentials of a good fence are implied in the following: “It should be so high that a horse can not jump over it; so strong that the ‘Bull’ can not break through it; and so close to the ground that even ‘0 Co. fish’ can not crawl under it.” He is the author of the “Midnight Train,” and “Love Me, Love My Dog.” ROGER H. WHITLOCK—“Sir Roger,” as he has sometimes been called, was born in Brooklyn, N. Y. Whilst a student at the Ste¬ vens Institute of Technology he developed strong assimilative powers for the science of Thermodynamics; but the M E. section of the Senior Class at A. M. claim that the Profes¬ sor’s mental machinery exhibits too many “ec¬ centric throws” when reviewing his antiquated i deas on the complicated subject. Still, he is very interesting: when lecturing on the anato¬ my of a freight car, for example! Prof. Whit¬ lock has always taken a deep interest in base¬ ball, and it was the stimulus derived, when a young man, from watching the New York “Giants” make their sensational base slides that prompted him to bring the Slide Yalve to its present state of perfection. As Vice-Presi¬ dent of the College his domestic privacy is often intruded upon by cadets, desirous of at¬ tending a “Bohe” ball or revival meeting,”(!) but his cheerful equanimity is never disturbed, as he always signs their furloughs—as, indeed, he does everythings else—in a very mechani¬ cal way. 234 JOHN AVERY LOMAX.—We regret that our conceptions of superlative genius are not sufficiently acute to permit us to do justice to this wonderful mortal! Indeed, were we pos¬ sessed of a proper sense of appreciation our limited vocabulary would preclude the possibil¬ ity of our composing a panegyric compatible with the eminent learning with which the sub¬ ject of our sketch is undoubtedly endowed! It is related that when John A. was but a small boy he would stealthily rise in the dead of night aud sit by the window, composing odes to the moon and stars. It is unfortunate for poster¬ ity (?) that none of these youthful ebullitions have been preserved. Up to a very recent pe¬ riod his admirers feared that he was wedded to the muses, but like other mortals he ultimately succumbed to materialism. His simple life is varied by reading funny stories to the Fresh¬ men; and while not strictly within his sphere, his love for the classics has prompted him to teach them the Greek alphabet. As a librettist he collaborated with Mr. Sousa in the produc¬ tion of the brilliant musical extravaganza, en¬ titled ‘‘Did She Fall, or Was She Pushed?’’ a burlesque which has drawn forth the most flat¬ tering eulogiums from such enlightened critics as Sam Jones and Carrie Nation!!! GEORGE S. FRAPS—The Temple of Fame would not be complete without the bust of this illustrious Doctor of Frivolity. Born in the huckleberry district of North Carolina, we are told that he was originally destined for a spring poet; but his bump of inquisitiveness develop¬ ing to such au alarming extent, causing him to make analytical investigations into everything that did not concern him, it was later decided that he should become a chemist. Like all great men he is very absent-minded, and when asked to repeat a question to his class he often forgets what it was. He intersperses his lec¬ tures with witty remarks, but as no one sees the joke but himself, it is usually difficult to tell when to laugh. Of late years he has dis¬ played a strong tendency to step into the lime¬ light. His technical masterpiece is entitled “The Principles of Dying.” As everyone must die sometime, it is manifestly clear that the book is destined to command a lai ' ge sale, as it gives full and complete directions of how to die happy; how to die sad; how to die in de¬ spair: how to diverge; how to digress, etc. His later period has been distinguished by two learned treatises: ‘‘The Geometrical Isomerism in Pickled Onions,” and ‘‘A Study of the Intra¬ molecular Carbon Atoms in Puffed Rice.” Mc -r-Oiyp - ' 235 Diatatorium Uestimonials. For fifteen years I had catarrh and could not smell anything. However. I bathed in your natatorium and got the sulphur water on my hair, and I have been aide to smell it ever since. Gratefully, C. P. Diaz. Before going on my exploration to the North Pole, I took my entire crew to tile natatorium at your college, and compelled them to stay in for an hour each day for a week. All who survived are now immune from cold feet. Yours, Perry. I had rheumatism for three } r ears and could hardly walk, but when I opened the door of your natatorium and looked at the hath tubs I was able to run. Affectionately, P. D. Cue. It is a model refrigerating plant. I will have one if it costs $ 100 . Philip Armour. At the early age of 72 my hair began to turn gray, but since bathing in your natt - torium my gray hairs ceased to come. They are turned green. Andrew Carnegie. When I first came to your college I thought chemistry was easy, but after bathing in your nat. I find there is very much in it. I am gratefully, Bertie Haskell. The best ventilated building on the campus. I bathed in there once and my skin got oxidized. Respectfully, Hilge Glass. Last year I went fishing in your natatorium and caught an elegant mudcat. I was delighted. Teddy Roosevelt. 23G THE DAILY GAZOOT Published Now and Then. Vol. I. College Station,. Texas, June, 1906. No. I. THE C A D E T S E N R A M M E R KIDS. 2 THE DAILY GAZOOT. CAPTAIN H. H. SARGENT WILL BE AT THE A. M. COLLEGE ANOTHER YEAR. THE FOLLOWING IS THE “OFFICIAL” COR¬ RESPONDENCE. College Sta., Texas, March 2, 1900. Capt. Herbert Howling Sargent, Second U. S. Cavalry. Dear Herb.: I have a very great delicacy in touching upon this subject. On account of the valuable services which you have rendered the institution, I have been authorized to ask you to continue to Deliver the Goods, here, as chief policeman, night watchman and sub-commandant of the campus. We’ll fix up some iron Bars in the guard room—and will allow you the use of Uncle Dan’s wagon—furnishing you of course with a “billy,” one pair of “brass knucks” and a Discharger. It’s up to you, Herb., to take us UP. You can not deny that the hooting of owls, the yelping of coyotes, and mooing of cows is no longer heard at the haunted hours of midnight. The ferocious wolves which have devoured on an average of four males in forty years have taken to the “Pines.” Ah! And only since you’ve been here. How my heart palpitates when I see you a-leading some Strong soldiers through a wide precipice and back again—observing everything in sight and hearing, and thence to the “Tim¬ bers”—how can any human help from being “thusly affected.” You are undoubtedly aware that you are con¬ sidered the “Candy” by the cadets; in other words, you’re “a hot member with the grapes,” and you can increase your prominence, locally, by the grand position which we had just “Salved Out” above. You might mix with the above proposition the fact that we will continue to use two of your books, “The Marengo Camp Pains,” and “Once Dead But Now Living,” but will be able to give you only, excepting the side “Graft,” which now¬ adays amounts to Something like $42.75 a month. Your acceptance is the least we can expect. Assuming that I will have an answer from you by tonight, I am, Respectfully yours, H. H. HARRINGTON, Pres. A. and M. College. President H. H. Harrington, President of A. and M. College of Texas. Dear Harry: I am in receipt of your recent letter, offering me a position as chief policeman, etc., of the campus. Before accepting the posi¬ tion, I will reel off a few credentials that can be had about me merely for the asking. I fought the yellow fever germs in Cuba, and have written several books. I ain’t quite through writing the last one on our recent war—and this is one of the main reasons why I am going to stay. I have often handed out “Flowers to the La¬ dies,” and “Club Talks” and “after-supper” speeches to others. Acting Policeman is my Long Suit, and I can safely say that I have made a hundred arrests in one day. How’s that for a record? , Napoleon is my favorite! both inwardly and outwardly. At the age of 5 I risked my life by jumping in a large cavity filled with water, and finally managed to pull out a bacterium, which was about to lose its life. It is plainly conceded that I’m exactly “it,” and am the High Mogul at College Station, Texas. Before accepting the position I will add that I request a sign painted on Uncle Dan’s wagon, with the name of the chief policeman of Fhe Service on it. I have decided that “if the war department can spare me another year I Will remain”; of course, if said department does not deal favor¬ ably “the deal is off forever.” Au Revoir, Au Revoir, H. H. SARGENT, Second U. S. Cavalry. The hole in the tennis court, caused by Pro¬ fessor Brown falling down last week, is being filled up by the Tennis Association. Nothing hut the best dirt is being used. The News is glad to notice an improvement at the laundry. The editor sent two shirts to the wash last week, one of them being returned with only one cuff torn off. 3 THE DAILY GAZOOT. PROFS. DANCE AT “SHIRLEY HOUSE.” Opening of the Fireworks at the New Hotel—List of Those Present—Program—Solo by Tinsley P.—A Slight Accident—Comments. At the “Shirley House” the gunboats of the Professors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas were set in vibration to the strains of merry music. Previous to the occa¬ sion it was decreed that Robert Smith was to lead the “Grand March”—and that, “We’ll never get drunk any more” was an appropriate piece for Jim Carson, Professor Brown and the or¬ chestra to bear down on. A unique feature was the fourth number. To the accompaniment of the orchestra, and the awe¬ inspiring movement of the dancers, Tinsley P. Junkin rendered his famous basso—profunda— solo,—a love song, “Oh Dry Those Tears.” So sympathetic was this number that the floor had to be wiped ofT. Its rendition in “F flat” was so tremendously applauded as to call for its repe¬ tition. There were many refreshments to be had; for 5 cents could be gotten a “balonie sausage” and cup of Tea. “No Free Beer was distributed.” No one was hurt—that is, in falling down, except “Doc Lanham,” who sprained his little toe. Dance 8 found him “progressing nicely.” Professor Frapps and ir. Bachmann’s baggy pants, in order to show off their excellent “knee- action,” drew forth many comments. HARRY ' S LUCK. For three days Harry had been digging away with might and main to prepare for .his final exam, in Calculus. His efforts seemed fruitless; at midnight he discovers that he has gotten but one-third through. This was more than he could stand; throwing the book down, he prepared for bed. But thirty minutes had he been in the land of “Nod” ere the archangel Gabriel appeared to him, telling him the exact questions that would be asked the next day. Eureka! Eureka! he cries, jumping from his bed. He lights the lamp and grinds till day¬ light, goes to breakfast and is ready. Harry DIDN’T pass in calculus-. Benson will press your suit while you cuss. con cio ' ,+• wiUi rnvc!} THE LADY WAS INSULTED. What happened to Ed-A-n-Ld in Graham. Lady—“Now look here, sir; you’ve insulted me.” Ed—“I beg your most humble par—” Lady—“Never mind that, it’s done; you needn’t. Ed—“Madam, permit me to expl—” Lady—“I’ll call an officer; that I will.” It took place just two doors from the court¬ house; the lady burst out crying, and went sob¬ bing down the street. The crowd gathered quickly. An officer immediately seized Ed, and he was made to explain. “A friend of mine and myself were walking down the crowded street, when, at a critical moment, we were separated by the throng; the lady was alongside of me, and, seeing her straw hat, thinking her my friend, I asked: “Have you changed your socks yet?” Mr. H. E. Burns gave a lecture yesterday to the C. E. Class on Houston. He was greatly annoyed by all who heard it. Mr. Windrow would like to inform several of his friends in Bryan that his name is not Win¬ frey, but Windrow (of Greek origin). 4 THE DAILY GAZOOT. THB ID JULY GAZOOT PublisJied Now and Then. College Station, Texas, June, 1906. SPRAINED HIS ANKLE. Prof. F. E. Giesecke received a severe shock and has been “out and down” for several days. He fell from the top of the “Flag Pole” on April 1st while contesting in a climbing match. Among those who dumb best for a medal of Honor given by the President of the “Agrifying and Mechan- oozical” College was Robert F. Smith, first; Frederick S. Johnston, second; Billy Kyle, third. “Dr. Frapps” deserves special mention. His ex¬ cellent knee-action was brought to hear. At¬ tendance, 80,000. Weather, cloudy. THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENED. Prof. John A. Lomax sent several stories, to several magazines several times, to be published. They were good stories, and should have been published, too; but they were always returned with words of encouragement. One day “John Avery” got angry—real angry, and sent the same story to two magazines—he knew, too, that the story was not a good one. Both returned the story. WHY NOT HAVE AN ORGAN? We have on the campus any number of men who would gladly contribute to such a commod¬ ity: Asbury, Johnston, Potts and Junkin, etc. Any of them would gladly and willingly contrib¬ ute. Why, only recently Tinsley P. Junkin, though only in moderate circumstances, contrib¬ uted $185 to the sustaining of a public building at Sherman. Talk of Carnegie and “them” fel¬ lows; why, we have such men right here. Why can’t we have an organ? Why, indeed? Co. “A” has chosen the manager and coach for next year’s football team, Bogel being manager and Trenckmann coach. The real difficulty is getting a Captain who will play. It is to be re¬ gretted that Parson Lenert will not he here next year to lead the team to victory. THE WOULD-BE MARRIAGE OF ASBURY, Or, How the “Texas Steer” Was Rebuked by a North Carolina Girl. A gentleman from Texas, Asbury by name, through the mediums of letters, sued for the hand of a N. C. belle. Miss B-. He had not seen Miss B- since he was 6 years old, yet they learned to love each other. Mr. Asbury only sent her one photograph, and this was a flashlight exposure, to conceal his features, but here’s where he blundered and will see how he got in bad. The letters became more and more interesting, for truly Mr. Asbury is not only musical but also poetical. The only thing that remained was fixing the date. This they did; she was to meet him in an “auto,” and she did as she “aughto.” The train came rolling in Ashville suddenly stopped, when out jumped the “Fiance” with a red handkerchief tied on his arm. He espied the bride—smiled from ear to ear—clapped his hand with a shout of delight and made a sensational dive toward the auto. When picked from the dust “by himself,” he finds himself where the “auto” “aught to have been.” It must have been an awful shock to-her. We are glad to have Mr. Asbury with us—causing “reactions,” chemically. The Glee Club has returned from a very pros¬ perous trip through North Texas. Many ques¬ tions concerning them were questioned. Did they sing well? I should say yes; singing is the word. Well! Well! Did Professor Junkin accompany them? Yes, but his money didn’t accompany him back. How’s that; did he skip? Oh no, he gave all his money away in Sherman, and didn’t even get thanks. Ha! Ha! You don’t mean it. Well! Well! Did the boys behave? Oh yes, had to; dry towns was the cause. Well! Well! What made them go to dry towns? Because none of them drank? Well! Well! Splash! Splash! and Well! Well! was left standing in four feet of water, as his friend gracefully swum out of the room. The Sheriff of College has landed safely behind the bars the villains who stole Professor Whit¬ lock’s chewing gum. THE DAILY GAZOOT. 5 DAILY HAPPENINGS—SHORT SNAPS. Personnel: Doc, a Cadet, Jones and Bill the Body-Snatcher.’’ Scene—Infirmary. Graveyard in the distance. Function, To take the place of Easy Street. Time—Morning, night and noon. Doc.—“Hello! There you are. What’s the matter? Sick? Whereabouts? Pains in the shoulder blade. Stand at attention. What have you been doing? Nothing. Therefore, the pains. Oh scissors! Let’s, then, cut up. Not me—I am already feeling better. Have you tried my Spa- zootic? No, sir. Then take one free on trial.” Loud Noise! Barrels of chlorine and nitro¬ glycerine fall from shelf with a tremendous clash. Smoke clears. Doc continues. So he died. Yes, ’tis hell, but true. And so sudden, too; did he ever use Spazootic? Yes. Has he been tucked under? No, sir. Doc arises, crying Ha! Ha! and walks toward the ’phone with a Broadway Smile, recommending his friend, Bill, the Body Snatcher. Then calls Jones. Give him a bottle of Spazootic free. All right. Doc presenting the Spazootic. Thank you. Au Revoir, old scout. IN THE SHOPS AND LABORATORIES. In the Drawing Laboratory, Professor Giesecke, while experimenting on a fancy cheese pie, dis¬ covered the unknown Modulus of Elasticity, for which the learned have hunted for centuries. This valuable article was found under a grind stone. This discovery will cause a complete transition in mechanics. To show you how it simplifies the subject, in this instance: formerly, tb find the strain in a strainer, we had to use Professor Nagel’s formula, c r p - , L 8 ,tt , . , 62 Me bdn-r S -L E l +V (H h,)+ 35.12IS + 6 from which K was to be selected anywhere from 10 to 10,000,000, according to judgment. Now, we simply have to multiply this modulus by the area of pie ( ) to obtain the exact result. One objection to this modulus is that the in¬ terstices between the fragments of split mole¬ cules, and undivided atoms, though the latter may be broken up with sledge hammer, makes an error which is not noticeable. He will take this modulus to Europe with him next year. I IEDT us introduce: FIZZ CREAM After . A Single Application of F-I-Z-Z Cream often Knocks the Spots out of the Face. Guaranteed to be Non-Alcoholic. Old IVT m S i igjinea r e- on. J r- - IT HAS CUHKD JOE WELROAN. READ THIS; Dear Sirs: — I used your tonic four years and am now in as good condition as ever. My eyes have grown darker, and those horrid wrinkles under my chin have disappeared. Greatfully yours, J. S. Welboan. 6 THE DAILY GAZOOT. SOCIETY. � l SEEN HER MOVE HER FOOT,” Birdie and Willie Entertain—Great Doings Did. Or, Why Fatty Left the Theater. Messrs. Willie and Birdie, alias Haskell and Nelson, are the happy recipients of many thanks for the swell time which the invited received at their hands. First on the program was the assembling of all the invited in the lobby of the Shirley House. Second was a banquet. Third was the music, and, lastly, the time for retirement. The menu as follows: Brazos Bottom Turtle Soup. Fried Onions. Cream Cheese. Crackei ' s. Intermission. More Crackers. Boston Baked Bunions. Cold Meat. ( Option a. A box of Zu-Zus. Dessert ■ Option b. Lemon pie with lemonade. ( Option c. Sissiches with cigaroots. The banquet came to a close after the dessert. Many speeches were speeched. Cholly Campbell made a splendid spreading of the salve, on the Servant girl question. Professor Potts delivered a splendid oration on effects of hypnotism. “Thoughts We Have Thunk” was the subject of Mr. Hargis’ speech. His speech was not good. We do not predict for him a brilliant future in this line. The last one was a song by Birdie and Willie, which left a good impression. It is a truly sentimental one, wrote espe cially for them. When they were through—all had left the Shirley, under the impression that they couldn’t sing. _ The reporter of the Gazoot recently approached the head magnets for the propagating of balloon juice undertakings at College. It was inferred that Messrs. Johnston and Brown, backed by Mr. Fountain, were going to open up a skating rink, to run all hours of the day and night. Admis¬ sion fi’ee. The same reporter learned from the same source- that the Rhuburban Car Line System had not been built. That’s only half. It never will. President Roosevelt and his daughter, Alice, took dinner with Professor Lear day before yes¬ terday at the Shirley. Among the presents was Booker Nelson, Birdie Haskell and President Harrington. These were the words of cheesy little Alvin B-ack. They call him Fatty for short. Fatty was born on Easy Street, No. 002. It is needless to say that Fatty delivered the goods on all occa¬ sions, and he was a plum cutter (when it came to cutting classes). When Fatty danced, or rather commenced to vibrate his limbs in time with music, using the Jau-Jitsu on the maiden’s slats, he made quite a hit, and he boasts of many credentials on his strong arm, or more scientifi¬ cally, hugging power. This pressure to bear is quite as compensation for his lack of mental equilibrium. On the night of February 3d, Fatty, accom¬ panied by some other ducks, walked to town to focus their peepers on a play called “Ten Nights in a Barber Shop.” In the third act, scene 2, the villain sneaks in from the cleaning establish¬ ment and taps the little femule very gently upon the coco with a sledge hammer, whereupon she doubles up and kicks the bucket. The villain cries, “She is dead! Dead! Dead!” Up jumps Fatty and cries, “She ain’t dead; I seen her move her foot.” Vice-Dean is just getting over a case .of epi¬ zootics or cramps in the head, but was relieved by Doc’s Great Spazootic. He is coming on nicely, and will soon be able - to see in the dark. THE FAMOUS “SPAZOOTIC” (Manufactured at College Station, Texas.) LANHAM MEDICAL ESTABLISHMENT, DR. HOWARD M. LANHAM, PROPRIETOR AND INVENTOR. It has killed others, why not kill you f ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE. Guaranteed to put Peruna out of business. If any of the following’symptoms are present ’tis Spazootic” that you need. Order it at once. Do your feet hurt when you jump on sharp er T a n d stones? Are you chilly in cold weather? Have you that tired feeling after running 95 miles? Do your eyes hurt when you stare at the sun? Does your back ache when you back up and loop the loop? Have you corns in the corner of your lungs? Do you need an eye-opener?” ASSf-The main ingredients of this “Spazootic” are like Mrs. Pinkerton’s Pink Pills for Pantless People.” Once tried—never used. First 3 Bottles Free. DO IT NOW! THE DAILY GAZOOT. 7 The Gazoot is requested to announce the en- Joe, the Barbarian. Shaves, shines and sham- poozuloms. Free baths. Hair cuts on the in¬ stallment plan. Hal Yakey, while experimenting on hogs, was bit on the calf of his leg. He was on the pig, but is now all right. ' Benson, the tailer. Order your spring suit at once, if not sooner. Clothes made by machines. Measures taken free. Pressing done. Professor Sbisa today surprised the boys by giving them three kinds of dessert: Baked Prunes! Baked Prunes and Baked Prunes. Mr. Kowalski paid Vanity Fair a beautiful compliment some time ago, saying that it was the greatest show on earth. It is needless to say that Sky keeps the pace in theatrical lines, hav¬ ing seen a good many plays in Brownsville. Captain Welboan, who was expected to die from the effects of swallowing a knife while eat¬ ing. was treated with the famous Frap Oil, ad¬ vertised in this paper, and has entirely recovered. Ye are glad to have Cap. with us again. gagement of Uncle Dan’s oldest son, Daniel, to Miss Mary Jefferson Washington, a prominent belle in colored circles. CAPTURED—GOOD WORK OF CAPTAIN DALTON. Bing! Bang! Bang! Three shots rang out in rapid succession. Well did the Devils of the Red Dive Joint know that Captain Dalton and his gang of Arizona State Rangers had trapped them at last. Every ranger guarded an exit, and when the smoke cleared away the old Rough Rider was seen ad¬ vancing with a smoking revolver in each hand, and his trusty $teel firmly secured between his teeth. The Dusty Devils Disappeared. How? He can not tell. There are a number of Fast Professors on the campus. They are a menace to our good society, and should be debarred from the skating rinks, pool rooms, theaters and similar places that they daily visit on the campus. 8 THE MILITARY CAP. SARGEANT SOLE AGENT y The U. S. Government guarantees this Lotion to be 18 - carat, lean or fat; slips down your throat like brandy. It will cure pains in the chest, pains in the trunk, pains gj in the shoulder-blade, pains which when you stoop £ down you can scarcely rise up again. One drop in your gums will make teeth sprout like mushrooms from a hot-bed. Half a bottle of this Lo- tion was known to cure a man blown into a thousand o pieces by a powder mill explosion. TESTIMONIALS. I use the lotion before starting on a strenuous military expedition. S Uncle Pike, £ Corp. Corps of Cadets, y I beg to state that my brother used your yt specific. He has since used no other; he g died yesterday. Robert Burney, £ Senior Angel A. M. C. Corps. 8 THE DAILY GAZOOT. LOCALS. Mr. G. R. Abney took a sun bath yesterday. Joe, the barber, cuts your hair while you wait. It is rumored that Allen is going to take a bath on April 1st. ■Widow Te-fair did some shopping in the black- smithing shop yesterday. Birdie Haskell ond Uncle Dan made a flying trip to Bryan yesterday. Don ' t forget Uncle Pike’s Montgomery Ward hair cuts. Only 25 cents. Just received, a barrel of hair cuts from Mont¬ gomery Ward. Uncle Pike. Andrews recommends Goo-Goo chewing gum for the complexion and eyebrows. Cut the Ice! Professor Junkin. Let the Glee Club glee. He! Haw! Hee! Motto—Early to bed and early to rise—and you’ll never meet any prominent people. Shooting at the College—Several Shot. Firecrackers on the campus around holiday time, which resulted in serious injury to Beck N-h-e. Trenckmann has just ordered a dress suit from Benson, the tailor, to be worn during Commence¬ ment. Mr. Hargis has just gotten over an attack of dyspepsia. He was expected not to die—he didn’t. s 1 I 1 gE MANLY!! ...FAMOUS... PRAPOIL! DISCOVERED BY £ i PROF. GEORGE SEBASTIAN FRAPS, The Noted College Chemist and Roundabout. The medicine having the formulae (PsH S. 2H g O) + 3Zn(Mg S0 4 ) 2 + 3 Lb (Pb-f-Cl) 3 , which he guarantees to cure indigestion, cold feet, cold hands, coughs and colds, headaches, backaches, appendicitis, or anything that may ail you. Makes you lithe of limb, full of vim, and guaranteed to put a chest on you like a 2-pence ice-box. _ TESTIMONIALS. I have used your specific. Am a better man. both physically and klectrically. Prof. N. H. Brown, Ph. D., E. E„ nnrrnB foipi a Prof, of Electrical Eng., A. M. D0LT0K FKAPy 1 I am sending you my obligashuns” for the effect of your wonder- ful medicine on my whole “sistem.” I can now milk better, and can S handle a plow with more dexterity than before. Prof. Frederick S. Johnston, B. S.A, Professor of Bug Hunting, A. M. jjS I am d-e-lighted with your medicine. It has cured my cook. $5 Theo. Roosevelt, Prest, of U. S. ffi J§ s£ a£ jloasts. £ jt Have we a roast on you ? If we have, please do not chew The rag to some kind friend. But always be The man who loves to smile At the little things worth while And sa} r with Yankee shrewdness “It’s on me.” It ' s H— l. Big Dale—“What did Professor Lomax give you to write your composition on in Par¬ adise Lost?” Little Dale—“He gave me the devil.” Reflection No. 1 of a Cadet.— It seems that a man who has an iron will generally has a leadpipe cinch. Don’t have “Lint on the Lungs.” Du. Fraps Cracks a Joke. Burns (after Dr. Fraps has answered the question he had asked him to recite) — “Why, professor, I was just going to say that.” Dr. Fraps (after a long pause)—“Do you keep quiet when you are going to say airy- thing ?” Windrow (watching them unload lumber in front of Pfeuffer Hall)—“Gee! They must be going to floor the ceiling.” On the Fence. Prof. Johnston (lecturing on Farm Husbandry)—“Yes, gentlemen, a fence should bo so high that a horse can’t jump over it and so low that a cow can’t crawl under it.” 245 It Wasn ' t, But It Was. Captain Sargent (in Military Science, explaining the symmetry of the breach of a rifle)—“So, Mr. Scholl, is this force which alters the direction of the bullet constant ?” Scholl (badly rattled)—“Yes, sir, it’s constant, all right, but it varies a little.” Lint on the lungs comes from chewing the rag. Kowalski says he’s not kicking at the waiter service at the Mess Hall, but he hates for the hogs to get the waiter, that’s all. Dr. Fraps is learning to whistle by note. Heretofore he has whistled altogether by ear, improvising as he went along. Hurrah for the doctor, and hurrah for the whistle. Prof, (to Freshman)—“ ' How do you like A. and M. as a whole?” Freshman—“It’s the worst hole I was ever in.” Mair says he is going to buy his next overcoat in the spring so that it will last him a long time. Fish—“Say, kid, does A. E. stand for Agricultural Engineering?” Brooks (seeing the waiter bring in crackers and pickles)—“I believe we are going to get Fish tonight.” Fish Eason (who has been strapped for four successive nights)—“Going to get Fish tonight? I guess I had better hide out.” Bull Trenckman—He misleads the people. Beelection Ko. 2. of a Cadet. —We don’t know why, but the term death grip al¬ ways reminds us of a medicine case. Max Mayer (to Prof. Giesecke, as he watches soap and alum being applied on Foster Hall)—“Professor, alum must not have the same effect on brick as it does on man.” % Raw ! Raw ! Raw ! Cakes for breakfast! Raw cakes are not as bad as “Lint on the Lungs.” Prof. Potts (in Economics)—“Mr. Gleason, give me an example of cooperation.” Gleason—“The Professors’ Cooperative Poultry Association.” 24G 247 Captain Welboan (to photographer, as he examines his picture after his fifteenth ap¬ pearance before the camera)—“I don’t exactly like this picture, but I think it will do, if you straighten 1113 nose and see that it doesn’t appear too long; retouch that scar on my cheek; make m) r ej’es large and bright; try to make my complexion look clear, and see that my shoulder straps look very distinct.” Kirkpatrick (speaking of target practice)—“I believe I’ll put my picture up and let them shoot at it.” Orr—“There’s one objection to that. I think the gun would kick at a target like that.” Dunks says he is going to write to his girl and tell her to stop writing to him, as he hasn’t received a letter from her in six months. Deflection Ko. 3 of a Cadet. —One reason why we think a circus man is an honest man is that he gives everybody a show. Prof. Puryear—“This set of examples can be worked two ways, but in one way you get an impossible answer.” Burritt—“I think I worked them the impossible way.” Dean—“It’s pretty bad when you get so bow-legged that you have to have your pants made to order.” « Ain’t It. Wessendorf—“Huh! I don’t see why there is any use in writing compositions. Eng¬ lish ain’t no use to a Textile Engineer anyway.” A very good thing in Mechanics is to keep posted on the column formula. Professor in Geology—“Mr. Hoyo, what is a hill?” Mr. Ho) 7 o —“Why it’s—er—a little mountain.” Professor—“And what is a mountain ?” Mr. Hoyo—“Why, that is—er—a big hill, 1 guess.” If you have “Lint on the Lungs,” take Frap oil. Last week, when a Sophomore was asked to explain the mechanism of a phono- grajih he answered that it needed no explanation, it spoke for itself. 248 c 241 ) Reflection No. 4 of a Cadet.— Take it all in all, we think we had rather have n hen laying for ns than a highwayman. A Doggerel. Captain Sargent reading novels About Old Sleuth, and how he acts. He thinks he’d love to run down erim’nals, And from footprints sift out facts So, then, now we ne’er grow weary. And with times we keep abreast As we hear the Captain shouting, “Report to guardroom under arrest.” On opening day Fish Greer wanted to know if he had to pay anything for the infor¬ mation blank. Reflection No. 5 of a Cadet. —Most people, when they realize that they are the architects of their own fortune, begin to build air castles. iS The C. E.’s find it quite a strain to find the stress. Prof. Potts says Benson’s hair oil is good for the seal]). It keeps it clean “Lint on the Lungs” is worse than Economics. F. G. Elliot is thinking of writing a hook on “Least Work.” The price, if it goes through, will be thirty cents. rC J FW re Fish—“Say, Burns, what are you going to he when you graduate? Burns (who has that tired feeling)—“l guess I’ll be an Lncivil Engineer.” Bivins says since coming here, although his eyesight has been injured by studying, he can easily see his finish. Salts won’t help “Lint on the Lungs.” Don’t chew the rag. Reflection No. G of a Cadet.— Some men think they are college bred just because they loafed through college. 250 Brandt (to Allen, who owes him a dollar)—“Why do you want to take such a long time in paying me?” Allen—“My dear boy, don ' t you know that time is money? You are getting your pay while you wait.” Certain Cadet—Yes, Schlitz has made me and Milwaukee famous. Here’s to. Although not claiming to he an athlete, ' Washburn admits that he made three zeros handrunning one day. All professors and students are cautioned about chewing the rag about these roasts, as it results in that awful disease, “Lint on the Lungs.” Suggested thesis subjects for some Seniors: The Theory of Diminished Returns as Applied to the A. and M. Laundry. —Hofmann. The Best W ' ay to Pull the Wool Over the Instructors’ Eyes in the Textile Depart¬ ment. —Lichte. The Electrical Way of Having Your Clothes Charged. —Allen. How Goose Eggs Made in Geology Can Be Treated in an Incubator. —Wellboan. Comparative Tests of My Hot Air Machine. —Burns. The Proper Way to Sow Wild Oats. —Loving. Experimental Tests on the Foi:ce of ee Hang it .”—Bam say. Design of a Modern Jail at this College for the Use of Our Commandant. —Mayer. “Lint on the Lungs! Don ' t chew the rag like ouk laundry.” 251 Quotations and Sfiisquotations. “Who enters here leaves hope behind.”—Bull’s Office. “These are the times that tr} men’s souls.”—Prof. Potts’ period in Economics. “He shall rule them with a rod of iron.”—Captain Sargent and the Senior privates. “My cake is dough.”—Common e xpression in Shakespeare’s time, also frequently heard at the Mess Hall. “But now I am cabinned, cribbed, confined, bound in. To saucy doubts and fears.”—Usual condition of corps just before exams. “Throw physic-s to the dogs: I’ll none of it.”—Sophs, and Juniors. “I had rather be a kitten and cry mew, Than one of those same meter ballad singers.”— Hofmann, discussing Glee Club. “0, I have passed a miserable night. So full of fearful dreams, of ugly sights. That as I am a Christian, faithful man, I would not spend another such a night Though ’twere to buy a world of happy days.” —A Fish’s first night at A. M. “But for mine own part, it was Greek to me.”—Burritt in Calculus. “The time is out of joint.”—In the Commandant’s office. “Something too much of this.”—Military. “I will discourse most eloquent music.”—Mayer. “With grave Aspect he rose, and in his rising seemed A pillar of State; deep on his front engraven Deliberation sat and public care.” —Dr. Harrington about to address the students. “Eor I am nothing if not critical.”—Dr. Praps. “As good as a play.”—Mr. X-l-on singing in choir. “A fellow that had losses.”—Prof. J-n-k-n. “Something between a hindrance and a help.”—x4.ssistants in the various depart¬ ments. “When they do agree, their unanimity is wonderful.”—The Faculty. “Books can not always please, however good; Minds are not ever craving for their food.” —Something for some of the Profs, to chew upon. 252 “The Slough of Despond.”—Chem. Building. “Far from gay cities and the ways of men.”—The A. and M. College of Texas. “So comes a beckoning when the banquet’s o’er, The dreadful reckoning, and men smile no more.” —The morning after the Junior banquet. “Sighed and looked unutterable things.”—Potts, A. T., after seeing his grade in Chemistry. “Beauty he chaseth everywhere.”—Burney. “A still small voice.”—Granau in Military Science. “There is death in the pot.”—Sbisa’s hash. “Set thine house in order.”—Sunday morning inspection. “It is good for us to be here.”—???!!! “Absent in body, but present in spirit.”—Underwood at Math. “Dire was the noise of conflict.”—Cane rush, ’06. “Forced from their homes, a melancholy train.”—Trainload of Freshmen, Sept. 25 “A jolly place in times of old ! But something ails it now, the spot is cursed.” —Bohe Hall. “Methought I heard a voice cry, ‘Sleep no more.’”—Day at 6 a. m. “A wiggling motion.”—Fraps. “Got with much ease.”—Demerits. “All things have their end.”—Even “Shorty” Cason. “A more polite or jaunty man I never saw before.”—Prof. P--y-ar. “Although the cheer he poor, ‘twill fill your stomachs.”—Hotel de S—. “A free school For the education of young gentlemen To study how to drink and take tobacco.” —The impression some people have of A. and M. Incorrect, however. 253 r We Desire to Express Oiir TtiariEs to all of those people who have encouraged as and helped as in oar work by way of word or deed, We wish to mention especially Mr, Nelson and Professors Paryeap Potts, Campbell and Lomax; also the Supervisory Committee, Pro¬ fessor Poantain and Captain Sargent, We owe oar gratitude to President Harrington for the deep interest he has taken in this volume, and for the aid he has extended to as, And, dear reader, we thank you for so patiently perusing these pages, and trust that this book may shine forth as one of the many achievements of the Class of ’06. THE editors, V J 254 255 257 “THIS WAY, PLEASE! CARTER’S ART GALLERY. All The Latest Reproductions By Modern Masters And Illustrators. All Kinds of Framing Neatly, Promptly and Artistically Done. ' S £) made aft pictures it) tf is j£ot)g 3Cori). 0lfot) o ©arter. CARTER’S ART STUDIO. First Class Portrait Work Done in the Latest and Most Approved Styles of Finish. Cadets Get the Highest Quality at the Lowest Prices. CARTER’S PHOTO SUPPLY CO. AND AMATEUR PHOTO SCHOOL. 13 IV ' V A. J i , � i a w a w w i vy . ' TEJXA.S EASTMAN’S KODAKS AND SUPPLIES. FREE.—We Teach You Free How to Take, Make and Finish Good Pictures. 258 2 . ' )!) aba tit there being a better place to buy Swell Maberdashery than at MUNTBR CHATHAM ' S Every potato slyly winks its eye; Every cabbage shakes its head: Every beet gets red in the face; Every onion feels stronger: Every oat-held is shocked; Rye strokes its beard; Corn sticks up its ear; Every foot of land kicks. We always carry a complete line of the best Drill Shirts, Campaign Hats, White Gloves and Belts for regulation wear. Our stock is always replete with fine Hats, Shoes, Shirts, Underwear, Neckwear, Hosiery, Suit Cases, Tennis Shoes, and everything else essential to a first-class Burnishing Store in a College town. We want your trade. Stop with us when in town and leave your grips or packages. Let ' s get acquainted. Hunter Chatham, College Furnishers. 200 OUR LABEL GUARANTEES MEDICINAL PURITY AND CORRECTNESS EMMEL MALONEY - DRUGGISTS — Our and Manufacturing Pharmacists Bryan, Specialties - ' — ‘ Texas. X-Ray Oil, X-Ray Plaster, X-Ray Liver Pills, X-Ray Headache Cure, Drugs, Sundries, Toilet Articles, Perfumes and Mineral Waters. The Best Printing Engraving and Embossing DAILY AND . . The Finest Linen Bond and Rag Papers Printers of THE BATTALION ____WEEKLY Samples of Printing and Engraving Submitted on Request FORMERLY ASSOCIATE STATE CHEMIST OF TEXAS OFFICIAL CHEMIST TO THE TEXAS COTTON SEED CRUSHERS ASSOCIATION ANALYTICAL AND CONSULTING CHEMIST HOUSTO N LABOR ATORIES P. S. TILSON, M. S„ 215 1-2 Main Si., HOUSTON, TEXAS Chemical Analyses and Investigations of All Kinds Analysis and Valuation of Cotton Seed and Rice Products, Oils, Waters, etc., a Specialty. Assays of Gold, Silver, Copper and Other Ores. Expert Testimony in Civil and Patent Litigation. 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R., in connection with the Iron Mountain System, operates Four Limited Trains Daily between Texas, St. Louis and Memphis, the service being four to ten hours quickest, and 100 to loO miles shortest. These trains have Pullman Buffet Sleepers and Chair Cars through without change, and connect morning and evening in Union Station, St. Louis, with all the Northern and Eastern Lines. A la carte Dining Car Service be¬ tween Texarkana and St. Louis. DIRECT TO OLD MEXICO. The I. G. N. R. R, in connection with the National Lines of Mexico, operate Fast | Trains daily between Texas and Mexico, via Laredo, “The Short and Scenic Route,” which is 302 miles shortest. The cities of Monterey, Saltillo. San Luis Potosi and Mexico ! City are reached directly in through Pullman Buffet Sleepei s without change. This | route also forms the new short line via Monterey to Torreon and Durango, direct con¬ nection with through sleeper to Durango being made at Monterey. EXCURSION RATES PERIODICALLY. Our Fast Limited Train de Luxe, ‘THE MEXICO-ST. LOUIS SPECIAL ' Twice a week each way between Saint Louis and Mexico City. The S we 1 lest Train in Texas. —YOUR PATRONAGE IS APPRECIATED - - ■ L. C. Ketcham, GEO. D. HUNTER, Agent, College. Asst. G. P. T. A. D. J. PRICE, G. P. T. A. Palestine, Texas. 21)7 NEARLY 40 YEARS Devoted to high-grade uniform making. Buy a LILLEY UNIFORIVI And you will get a perfect military uniform, more satisfactory than any other make you can buy. Write for prices and catalogue. Address: IVI. C. LII LEV St CO., Columbus, Ohio. 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Capital............................................................. $200,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits............................... $65,000.00 We Do a General Banking Business and Solicit the Accounts of Firms, Cor¬ porations and Individuals WE PAY 4 PER CENT. INTEREST IN OUR SAV¬ INGS DEPARTMENT. 2U9 jfor the College Man. Iktrcbbaum — St le 10 Safe. -— KIRCHBAUM CLOTHES are for the Solid Man who wears the Right Clothes. These Clothes are Warranted. - In our Store can be seen everything that a man wears. We are the Best Clothiers in Texas. Be Up-to-Date. I VVt IfoOUStOll, Wear the Eastern Styles. + llxlvilll CCXHO. Houston’s Great Ulhite I j Furniture Palace | 1 w 11 | Store That’s IDaking Houston Famous Visiting Houston with¬ out seeing Stowers is like touring Italy with¬ out seeing Rome. Over 67,000 square feet of floor space crowded with the market ' s lat¬ est productions. Twenty Completely Furnished Departments. Visit them when you’re in Houston. Drop in and get a hird ' s-eye view of Greater Hous¬ ton— the coming city of 200,000 population. STOWERS “It isn’t what you earn, but what you save that makes you rich.”—Henry Ward Beecher. Words of wisdom, truly. Sink them deep into your heart, and along with this maxim stamp “STOWERS in burning letters, for when the necessity to buy housefurnishings arises you should come to STOWERS, for we can and will help you save some of your money. We operate Five Big Stores: Houston, San Antonio, Laredo and Birmingham, Alabama. That means we buy over five times as much as any single store in Texas. It doesn ' t take the wisdom of Solomon to see that with such buying power STOWERS of Texas can get prices that are from 10 to 20 per cent less than the single store man pays. Manufacturers nat¬ urally trim their margin of profits in favor of the big buyers. The best evidence that our patrons get the benefit of these dis¬ counts is the tremendous growth of our business. Our stores are the leaders in the cities they operate in. The public will favor the lowest priced store. Our low prices are not at the expense of quality. You take no chances when you deal with us, for WE GIVE YOU BACK YOUR MONEY IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED, AND PAY THE FREIGHT BOTH WAYS. So keep a little cosy corner in your heart for us. If you don’t need something today, perhaps next week, perhaps next year; maybe not until ten years, but when that time does come say “Stowers for mine.” Will he here, and with good goods, too, We have the greatest CARPET STORE in the entire South. Carpets of every description, and at prices that compare favor¬ ably with the largest Eastern markets. Estimates cheerfully furnished. Write for samples and prices. THIS IS GOOD FOR ONE DOLLAR. Cut this out. We will honor it for One Dollar ($1.00) on every $10.00 purchase made in our store before July I. 1906. This does not apply on adver¬ tised goods, but on goods purchased at our Houston or San Antonio store in person. Write for illustrated cata¬ logue and Carpet and Mattlni! samples. WE PAV THE FREIGHT on $10.00 purchases. V Corner Main Street and Capital Avenue, HOUSTON, TEXAS J 270 J. M. CALDWELL ---- JEWELER — Bryan, Texas. MAKER OF COLLEGE JEWELRY OF ALL KINDS: FLAG PINS HAT PINS BADGE PINS COLLEGE SEAL FOBS DIAMONDS, WATCHES, RINGS, CUT- GLASS, CHINA, SILVER AND SILVER PLATE. AGENT FOR CONKLIN SELF-FILLING FOUNTAIN PEN, EDISON PHONOGRAPHS STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND $5 GIVE ME YOUR REPAIR WORK. WORK GUARANTEED. 271 AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE of TEXAS r I ' ' he Technolog’ical Collegfe of Texas. Tuition A Free. Necessary colleg-e expenses $150 a Session. Labor fund for needy stu¬ dents. Minimum ag-e of admission, 16. Applicants 18 or more may enter without exam¬ ination, if capable. Large additions to Equip¬ ment. Military Training. Agricultural Department: —Lectures, labora¬ tory and experimental work in agriculture, hor¬ ticulture, animal husbandry, dairying, veteri¬ nary science, agricultural chemistry and eco¬ nomic entomology.. Engineering Department: —Courses in civil, rail¬ road, mechanical, electrical and sanitary engi¬ neering, and architecture. Manual training for teachers. Textile School: —Four years’ course in textile engineering. General Subjects: —Thorough training in Eng¬ lish, history, economics, mathematics, German, French, Spanish, physics, botany, chemistry and geology. Technical courses required of all students. For catalogs address S. E. ANDREWS, Secretary. College Station. H. H. HARRINGTON, M. S., Pres. 272 outfjrat ' sfern Mniuersify ©eorgetoran, ©exas Cfjair uf (Englisfj JUbert 5. pcflues, H. B)., profeBaor 6 13 , 1906 . VON BOECKMANN-JONES CO., Austin, Texas. DEAR SIRS: Catalogues received. Have not checked up, hut presume your number correct. Have turned bill over to Treasurer and I suppose ere now you have re¬ ceived check. Please accept my heartiest thanks and best wishes. You have been punctual, courteous, and considerate in your dealings with me. I appreciate this, and thank you. Yours very truly, ALBERT S. PEGUES. T VON BOECKMANN-JONES CO., ' Printers, Bookbinders, Lithooraphers and Embossers, 81 1 Congress Avenue, Austin, : : : : Texas. tWTH S VOLUME OF THE LONG HORN WAS PRINTED BY VON BOECKMANN-JONES COMPANY, AUSTIN, TEXAS. 273 H £ l_F- tone. made: f or u.s. naval Acadelmy mm ■ - v • .-■- W, -s m ■ ... : M : ■ r IS • mmm ' «- wm ■ ' • ' •‘Vfr ' .r ‘ i . W0yy- v - ■■