Atwood Hammond High School - Post Yearbook (Atwood, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1910 volume:

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ATWOOD, ILLINOIS 5% FARM LOANS 5% Five per cent, farm loans, lowest commissions, at almost no other expense. You will consult your best interests by seeing me first. INSURANCE. Fire, Lightning and all kinds of Windstorm Insurance. No agent is putting out a more liberal policy than what I am furnishing to my customers. Come in and talk it over. Lowest rates. NOTARY PUBLIC. Deeds correctly drawn. Contracts lor sale of land or other property so drawn that all parties to the deal are securely held, as they should be. Farm leases that are fair to both landlord and tenant. Have you money to loan? I can place it for you at no expense where it will be safe, and at a good rate of interest. S. F. GROSS ATWOOD, ILL. Mutual Phone—Office 36. Residence 52. THE SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON IS NOW AT ITS HEIGHT. Stocks are most complete right now. In all departments, all novelties shown at both stores are new and up to-date. In the clothing store the famous “Sincerity” clothes are shown at their best, because right now the stock is the largest. New Neckwear, Hats and fixings that compare most favorably with a city store. The dry goods store is showing a larger than usual variety of new things to please the ladies. There are novelties in belts, collars, ties etc. The drapery department shows a greater variety of carpets and curtains than ever. It is hard for some merchants to push business along . They are not built just right. They may put up a bold front and assume a bigness in a business way that is merely imagination. The nature of our business confines and restricts our imagination. We are dealing in a world of facts, and they are hard ones. FLICKINGER BROS Dealers in Hardware J. W. DOTY Staple and fancy groceries, cigars and tobacco, White Rose hard wheat and White Loaf Flour and fruits. (Bountry Produce taken for cash or in exchange. Atwood, Illinois B. T. McClain C. jCatc i Staple and Pancy Sroceries and Provisions Physician and Surgeon. Special Attention to Fitting Eye Glasses Atwood, 111. J. H. Browning Painter and Paper Hanger Sign Painting and Decorating ATWOOD, ILL. a Safe Engine T Tut chase IO U D U y a gas engine look and see if it has the above trade mark on. If it has, you can rest assured you are safe in buying that engine. It is a sign that means you will get the best engine value for the money possible to get. It means you will get the cheapest gas engine on tne market. We know, because before taking the agency for the famous R V g£„i£ Engines we very carefully investigated the merits of every gas engine on the market and selected the one we considered would give our customers the best satisfaction—the one that would save them time and money and prove the cheapest to buy. We found the R V had many good features not embodied in other engines—such as their New Cooling System, Gasoline Reservoir, Gasoline Pump without stuffing box, Removable Die Cast Babbitted Bearings, More Power, Higher Efficiency, Better Material. We would like to tell you more about these excellent engines. We want to tell you how to Save $50 to $100 On a Gas Engine if you’ll just come in and see us. It costs nothing to find out this valuable information and you won’t regret seeing us before you buy. Iowa ciearn separators,‘-Free ’ sewing machines—the only insured machine, washing machines and wringers combined to run with gasoline engine; bicycles, quality and prices to suit; bike tires, gas lamps, bells, saddles and repaid outfits, bath tubs, closets, lavatories, sinks, pumps, lightning rods, pure copper—the kind Uncle Sam specifies, pipe fittings and all kinds of brass goods, plumbing, heating—both hot air and water, general tin work. Every job guaranteed. Call and inspect our place and let us quote you prices. Yours for good material and workmanship, C. E. ALLEN; Atwood, Illinois THE GRADUATES BERNICE BARBER. “One of those manly men whom Providence hath sent to make the world better. 1 —Bernice Barber. BERNICE BARBER. Bernice was a very small baby indeed, and hasn't grown very much since, nor has he changed Ills babyish ways. He was a very remarkable child as you all know. At the age of H years he was att.cived by a mad rooster, but he was not afraid for he pulled up a nearby tree and gave the rooster a sound thrashing. A' the age of 4 days he began to talk very intelligently and is talking yet. He will talk for uson commencement night, for he has become our “honored class president. ’ “Give me a place to stand and I will move the world.’ —Fred B. Romine. PIT TOS BY TERRY This, the llrst portrait of Fred B. Romine, Was taken u few months after his birth 111 IX9 . It shows tin unmistakable featuresof a very congenial and Industrious youth. There Is something in his pleasant face which seems to say that some time or other he will be a notorious runner. When this picture was taken his proud mother thought that he was going to be a strong and robust man when he grew up. But for some cause, which Is beyond our means of knowing, he got a set-back in his early youth and he lias never gro.vn to be u joung giant as his mother had anticipated. THE GRADUATES MAT!DE BLACKWELL “In ripples and gurgles, it gusheth forth, Thut musical giggle ©fliers.” •-Maude Blackwell MAUD BLACKWELL From -earliest infancy Maud was always of an Inquiring turn of mind and took a deep interest in everything. In the picture she has evidently been much excited on ! e-ing told that a little bird will come out of that big black box and is awaiting its coming with much eagerness. JOHN LIVENGOOD “Wisdom shall die with you.” -“John Hvengood JOHN IJVKVdi OD, Hen we have a baby. It Is composed o 11 bald head and a pair of lung , on -of the lungs takes a re-t while the other runs the simp. One of them is always on deck all the linn'. The b:;! 1-n bigger man than his mother. He ii .es to walk around with h father at night. The father do s most of • l.e walking and all oi the swearing, l ittle girls,you will never know whu it U to be :� fat her. PHOTOS BY TERRY T ii K O H A D V A r K B (rKN’KVA GROSS. “A pearl of great price, —Geneva Gross, M KIK Hum N'soN “O your sweet eyes, your low replies! A great enchantress you may Ik . — Marie Robinson PHOTOS BY TERRY GENEVA GROSS Geneva when small posscs.-ed many talents such as making mud pies and fingering on the piano. She was always exceptionally gifted In the line of music. While she was yet too young to read she learned her music by note. After she became a little older she became very fond of the bible. It Is said that when she was three years old she had read It through twice and had memorized many passages In it. MARIE ROBINSON Marie was born In u� e year IS o Alter being fed on cow’s milk It was soon discovered that she had a remarkable talent for “music (?) especially vocal, but her parents fearing that she might injure her lungs by such strenuous efforts decided they would buy her a tin horn on wnich sue might expend her superfluous energy. She soon took a great liking to this and spent much time in blowing, much to the dismay of her fond parents. After a while she gave up part of her time for play and began study lug. She went through the grades, then entered high school as a Freshie and by everlastingly sticking to it she has reached that last and superior step, her graduation. JOH VAN VLEBT. “Silence is divine; speech is human. — J hn Vim Vieet. 9 JOHN VAN VLKK T Jolin Van Vleet was born on a bright and unowy morning, December 2«, is. ). His eyes were large and very dark, but there was a light in them Which made his proud mother feel that some day he would be' a wise and noble boy. He has not darkened her hopes. John soon grew up to be a handsome, though a rather short young man. He grilbbed hazel brush and ploughed In the stump patch for several years, and attended school at the old school house on the hill during the winter months. Finally he became a student Ht the Atwood High Hchooh and now he leaves us for paths Unknown. GOLDA LONG. “Smiles, unending smiles, In radiant lines for miles and miles.“ —Golda Long. GOT, DA LONG. “Golda” was born with a smile on her face Which the cares of time have failed to erase tf you look at her every once in a while voU will always see that same old smile. In those long dresses she was cute to see. Each boy wondered whom her choice would be And now “one hoy does swear that she Is the fairest of the fair. PHOTOS BY TERRY Prof. T. W. Samuels, Superintendent. PHOTOS BY TERRY Miss Elizabeth C. Hale, Principal. PHOTOS BY TERRY B O A H 1) O F 3 : 13 UCATION JOHN W. M EH HITT S M. HIGGS b. t. m’clain, Clerk c. w. WILSON, President. NED BERGEH PHOTOS J. II. EASTON H. H. WILDMAN BY TERRY CLASS HISTORY. GOLDA LONG. ’10. We, the Seniors of the 1910 class, ere making our last appearance and we wish to remind you of a few wonderful events of our past school life, before we leave. The first is that the class of 1910 is the largest sinc£ the four years’ course was instituted and of course is the most remarkable that has ever left the Atwood High School. Four years ago, one morning in September, 1900, nine frightened and bashful students came into the High School room of whom only three— Maude Blackwell, Marie Robinson and Geneva Gross—have been faithful and remained with the class. Nothing eventful took place during the first year, except hard studying by which we profited greatly. Then came the Sophomore year, when six lonesome girls were all that came back. Blanche Drew left after a short stay of one month and Walter Ofifenstein came here from Casey. One morning just about six weeks before school closed, a very short, sturdy little fellow came into the room, looking as if he was scared green. And how surprised we were to find that he was a Soph, for he was much smaller than any one of us, but oh, how witty! I suppose you all know who this is why John Van Vleet, of course! The beginning of the Junior year found all working hard. Five new scholars, four boys and a girl, entered the class, making eleven members in all. Fred Romine and Bernice Barber had decided while in their Soph year ’07 that it would be more pleasure to follow the hoe than study. But to our amazement they were ready for school when the next fall came and entered as Juniors in ’09. John Liven- good and Golda Long also entered this year after ten years’ toiling in the rural schools. Just before our Junior year ended, one of our girls, Ethel Garrett left us and became .Mrs. Thomas Ramsey before the next school year. As a Senior class we had but ten members and to our great sorrow lost two, Helen Kaiser and Walter Often stein, who both moved away. They were jolly classmates as well as good students. Only eight still remained with us. We have done our best as leaders for under classmen. Three of our boys are on the track team this spring and we feel sure we shall win through the efforts of the Senior Boys, if all the others fail, for they have al ways accomplished everything they have undertaken. It is also a source of pride to us that one of oilr members, Maude Blackwell won first in the essay at the Preliminary Contest. The LI. S. pai’ties of the Senior year will long be remembered, as this has been the most pleasant year of our school life. As we look back, the events are many, but the years seem rather short. During our life here we have always done our best for advancing the reputation of our school and class. Our life here has been pleasant and profitable to us and we have tried to make it so to others as well. As we have been leaders for the advancement and betterment of the school and now are leaving for the commencement of our life in the world of temptations and discouragements, we bid the classes that come after us as much happiness and success as we have had, now again and for the last time we bid the dear old school days and all connected with them farewell. Fare thee well. CLASS PROPHECY. MARIE ROBINSON. ’10. “The taxicab is waiting, Mistress.” “Very well, Jane, tell the chauffeur that I will he there in just a minute.” 1 hurried as I did not wish to miss a single number of the recital. It was the chance of a lifetime. Both Bispham and Madame Shumann-1 Ieink were to sing in a joint recital at the Auditorium tonight. As I was a great admirer of each of them, 1 was bubbling all over with enthusiasm and eager for the chance of hearing them again. The machine that had been sent tor me was one of the most luxuriant I had ever entered. Deep, roomy seats, great soft cushions, and delicate upholster ing and trimmings suggested solid comfort. It really looked as if 1 should have some friend to help me enjoy the pleasure of it all. But no, it looked as if fate had planned it othewise. By the time we were nearing Lincoln Park on Clark Street asphalt, it seemed as if we were fairly sailing through the air. When we were as far down as Wisconsin Street, I brushed tny hand across my face as if to awaken myself. Such a transformation as came with it ft seemed that instead of night that it was as light as dav and that instead ef being in a taxicab. 1 was in a large touring car. I glanced to the sidewalk. But a single man stood on the corner and he seemed to be waiting for the coming car. There was something strangely familiar about the man Somewhere I had seen that face before. I called for the driver to drive the car up near the curbing near the man while I rudelv called to the gentleman that I wished to speak with him. That face undoubtedly belonged to John Van Vleet. Surely be would recognize one of hi4 old classmates before he could reach tin car. That would excuse mv rudeness. But nevertheless he came up to the open door with, “1 beg your pardon, lady, is tlmre anything that 1 can-----. Well, 'pou my soul, if it isn’t Dorothy Marie Robinson of our old Atwood High School class of 1910. Is it possible that all of our old class is getting together, and may soon see each other again?” “Dear old John, 1 can’t understand you. What do you mean? But before you tell me ab: ut the others, you must tell me what ou are doing in the world and why you are here.” “One question at a time, please Marie. Don’t you remember that was your failing at school? You wanted to know e entiling at once. Give me time and I’ll tell you about it all. You ree 1 am in Chicago to the stock and farm show that is held at the Coliseum. T am in the west now running a ranch. We raise cattle, sheep and hogs in the - took line, and fruits, apples, pears,, peaches and some grain and hay by ir legation, if none of your tastes run in that direction, I lur e a big motor car that my friends lur e at their disposal ff I remember you u«ed to like motoring. Rut now for the others.” I cut him short, as eager as I was to hear from the rest of the class, I must congratulate him for his success. “O. John. I’m so g’ad you are getting along so t«ne. I alwavs knew you were interested in farming and thought that vou could make a success of it if vou kept at it. But when vou left old Illinois, after your special agricultural course. I never heard from vou, so I couldn’t tell what vou were doing. But now for the others.” “Don’t vou know,” asked John with a surprised look. “I see you are riding in a machine manufactured by ♦ in John Livengood factory, so I thought perhaps vou knew about the others also. If I may, I will get in the car and we will go around and see if he will not help us look up the rest of the bunch. On the way down I can tell you what I know of the others.'’ So the old time John climbed in and while we were on our way to John's factory on Michigan avenue, he told me about John Livengood and the rest of the old Atwood High School class of 1910. John Livengood, whom we all knew as a shark in school, according to rumor, is the wealthiest manufacturer of autos in the world. Only last year the sales of his factory ran up to fifteen millions. King Edward himself rides in one of John’s special makes. I was much delighted to know how successful all of (he class had been, but I knew (hat such a wonderful class could not be anything but successful. Why events in their High School career were even pointing to their destiny. See how fortunate Maude Blackwell and Fred B. Romine were in the High School Post, how Bernice Barber was showing his leadership as President of tin class, and how Geneva was fighting for her sex and all the rest. John was busy with a customer when we drove into the factory, but when he sighted us, money seemed of no object with him, for he dropped everything and came on the run. With one bound he was in the car and wringing our hands. Tears came into his eyes with the meeting of the old class mates and, after his enthusiastic greet ing, he told us some very pleasant news. “Don’t you know,” he said, “that Senator Barber four Bernice) the Fnited States Senator from this State just telephoned and said, That his wife, Golda----’ ‘Golda!’ we both ex- claimed, ‘not our Golda?’ Sure our Golda of A. II. S. ’10,” he resumed “Didn’t you know that Mrs. Barber the society leader of Washington of whom you read so much in the papers is our Golda? Senator Barber and his wife wanted me to come out for six o’clock dinner this evening. He said they had some friends they wanted me to meet, and in fact it was to be a kind of a surprise party. I don’t know who tiie people are to be except an Eastern Suffragette leader, and an Editor and wife of ‘some Evening Post.’ ‘Best magazine on earth.’ Now if he is planning a surprise on me why can’t 1 take one to him.” He ended by saying, “Driver, this car is at the service of Miss Bobinson and Mr. Van Vleet until it is dismissed. I will see you ai the Senator’s dinner.” That evening! I never spent one like it, and it is one I shall never forgot There on tin steps of the Barber mansion were drawn up in regular military phalanx, the Barber’s and familv, the Magazine people and in the rear the Suffragette leader. But who they werel That was the surprise. T’was a good thing John Livengood had warned us. Mr. Bernice Barber and Mrs. Golda Long Barber, Mr. Fred B. Itomine and Mrs. Maude Blackwell Routine, and Pearl Geneva Gross. The nervous Maude broke the silence of the awe-stricken crowd with. “Well, Dorothy Marie Robinson, what are you doing here? I thought you were abroad.” Geneva, however, was more pious and sedate and seemed more dignified. The hard work that she had endured and the many defeats she had undergone, had made quite a change on the once lively Geneva. She seemed as bad as David Warfield, a monomaniac on her profession, only the work of the woman suffragette movement seemed to be on her mind. Before she uttered a single word of welcome, she enthusiastically exclaimed, “If my life work is a failure. I will have the satisfaction of knowing that I have lived up to my convictions.” Then she broke out of her mood and became more like herself. She said, “Marie, do you realize that with your coming, the entire Atwood High School class of 1910 is here.” Hurrah for the reunion and such a reunion as we had. During the evening we learned all about each other. Maude told me how the High School Post had thrown her and Fred B. together and that their after experience had made them think that theirs would be a combination that would be hard to beat. Now their business positions were similar to High School ones. Fred B. manager and Maude editor. “You know we are having a good time along with business. In the next issue we put in Senator Barber’s last speech in the Halls of Con- gress. Next summer we are goiug abroad.” During the dinner, as Mr. Barber was standing at the head of the table as host and toastmaster, he raised his glass to give a toast, and it slipped to the table with a crash. I awoke with a start at the click of the taxicab door. The chauffeur stood there holding it open, saying “Auditorium Miss, three dollars and fifty-eight cents, please.” THE SENIOR’S LAMENT. ) gee whiz, A written quiz, To make me sorrow greatly. 1 fear O! I'll get zero, For T haven’t studied lately. 'Tis done, I’ve won. Though I had to study ’till half past eight in the morning. JOHN LIVENGOOD. '10. THE PEACE MOVEMENT WINIFRED WILSON. '12. In order that we may understand some of the great forces which are bringing more and more before people a movement for a jiermanent world peace, it is necessary to know some of the causes which have led men to bat-lie with each other for so many countless years. War was a normal condition among tribes living upon food produced without effort upon their part; for, as a large amount of land was required for each tribe, their boundaries soon overlapped and they were forced to fight to keep from starving. When they came to find wavs of crossing the barriers of moun tins and bodies of water to new lands, war from lack of sufficient food was in the main part eliminated. Thus we see that the germ of the peace movement is of ancient origin. When the people rose higher in the scale (if civilization, they came to have new desires, and in place of wishing to lead a simple life they wanted something more elaborate. This gave them a feeling of unrest which caused them fought with other countries. Commerce. however, soon furnished an easier method obtaining what they lacked, and. besides having the advantage (if b'dng a less brutal wav, it brought a feeling of dependence into the relations of one country with another. This feeling of international dependence, instead of decreasing is increasing, until now we mav regard 't as one of tin forces that will help us to blot out war in the future. The desire to have one religion overcome all others and ouarrels arising from differences in opinion on relig-'ons ouestions hare caused innumerable. horrible and disastrous wars. Take for instance the Thirtv Years’ war V hen it was finallv ended bv the articles of the Peace of Westnhalia in civilization which had before progressed with such rapidity, had re- ceived a check from which it did not begin to recover for more than a cen tury. Not only had great fields and countless homes been laid waste, but thousands of people had been killed. All science, poetry, painting, sculpture and architecture had been neglected. Many jteople had allowed their children to grow up in absolute ignorance while they were occupied with war. For centuries religious wars were carried on until people were worn out with trying to settle theological disputes by battle. In all places where we find men banded together, even among those of llie lowest stage of civilization, we see that there are leaders in everything. This is true in war. Throughout all these centuries, rulers either good or bad, have led men on to battle. In many cases they used all their influence to bring war about, either to obtain power or riches, or to avenge some personal grudge against private enemies. This has been one of the most horrible causes of war throughout all ages. Baroness Bertha von Suttner in her book, “Lay Down Your Arms,” expresses the wish that a leader could really see what lie was doing when he directed men to battle; for if a prince or king who thirsts for renown and wealth through war, could only stand and look down at the awful heap of mouldering dav which once represented such vast numbers of human beings, and could think how little his desire for power was worth in comparison to the number of lives sacrificed for it, he would swear undying hatred for all that pertains to war. Along with all of these conflicts have been those which were brought about bv some misunderstanding. The Soanish-American war is an example of this. When the Maine was destrov-ed in the harbor of Havana in ISOS, the United States sent out a special commission of men to investigate the matter; hut, though they were not able to place the blame, the people settled it upon the Spaniards and war soon followed. Against all of these causes of war are working many very strong forces which are bringing the movement for peace into great prominence. One of these is the feeling of international dependence due to commerce; another is the better knowledge of one country of another, since the telegraph and steamship have rendered time and distance no hindrance to direct communication. Modern inventions in war ships and guns have made warfare so costly that it leaves great debts upon nations. Take for instance tin modern warship, whose lift of usefulness is only thirteen years, but which costs more than all the grounds and buildings (if Harvard University. Books and lectures put before the people have shown them the real cost of war in the misery-and poverty in the homes where husband, father or son have been killed; and tin great sin in allowing the poor and sick to live in crowded tenements while millions of dollars are used for making machines whose only purpose is to kill the most men in the 'east time. But these forces which I have just mentioned that are working for permanent peace in the future are not so strong as one which owes its development to the expansion of civilization to all parts of the world. Tn the earliest times the tribes lived in a very small portion of the country. As their numbers increased and they came in closer contact with each other they united. This eliminated war to a great extent in their part of the country. Each time the different bands united, the territory over which peace was to extend became larger and lai-ger, until now we have great nations whose millions of people are under the same government. Each time the people united, it looked as if war for them would be blotted out, yet the extensoin of their lands only brought them new trouble. But now when the people have united together as nations, in all parts of the world, we may look forward t(� the end of war. Tartle has : aid, “What characterizes especially our own epoch and differentiates it widely, in a sense, from the entire past, although the laws of history apply to it no less than to its predecessors, is this; that now for the first time in history, the international polity of the great state of civilization, embraces within its purview, not merely a single continent, or two at most, but the whole globe, so that the last stage of evolution of war is at length discovering itself in a vista so dazzling that we can scarcely believe our own eyes; the end of this vista is certainly difficult to obtain, but it is a real end, and no deception this time, and it can no longer move away as we approach it.” The influence of these great forces has resulted in bringing the peace movement before tin minds of the people. This has been shown in many ways. The greatest formal step toward the abolishment of war has been the organization of The Hague Court. The manner bv which peace is secured though it is exactly the same as the manner by which domestic peace in the United States is secured through the system of courts. In 1903 Chile and Argentina settled a serious boundary controversy which might easily have led to war, by arihtration. They agreed to settle in tin future all matters of dispute by arbitration and to reduce their military and naval armaments for a certain length of time. As the sacred guardian of peace between them they erected a statute, “The Christ of the Andes,” on one of the highest peaks of the dividing mountains. We are living in a time where Christianity and the feeling of brotherhood has spread to practically all parts of the world May we not look on the living Christ ns onr sacred guardian of peace between nations? As the Prince of Peace? May we not look on war in the future as something incongruous with Christianity and in the end reach a time when war will exist no more? ‘‘ BILLV-” THE MODERN CRUSADE. MAUDE BLACKWELL. '10. During the eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth centuries occurred the expeditions we call Crusades. Two principal objects inspired the promoters of the Crusades. The primary motive was no doubt the restoration of the Holy Places to Christian rule; the secondary object was the defense of the Eastern Empire against tin dangers of Turkish Conquest. The first was based on a sentiment, the second on an urgent necessity. Is the time not ripe for a modern Crusade, for a Crusade which, like those of old, may be based perhaps on a sentiment and an urgent necessity? There is inherent in the American people a desire that their ideals of fairness, equal opportunity and civic righteousness shall be maintained at any cost. These ideals, as any observer may notice, have been menaced by the conditions of our new industrial order. Our Modern Crusade then, in so far as it shall he based on a sentiment, will have for its object the driving back of the new forces of sin which threaten the frontiers of our National ideals. To one who has traced our industrial history, it must be evident that there have grown up a set of evils incidental to the development of huge monopolies and trusts, which bv their impersonal nature and their failure to come within purview of established legal principles threaten the very existence of our government itself. An urgent necessity demands a Crusade. The need of this Crusade was recognized bv President Roosevelt and through his efforts a good beginning, but onlv a beginning, was made. Let ns analyze a little more carefully the conditions which make a Modern Crusade an absolute necessity. “The darling sins that are blackening the face of our time,” says Prof. E. A. Ross, “are incidental to the ruthless pursuit of private ends and hence quite without prejudice. Among these are: Doodling, blackmail, tax dodging, embezzlement, stock manipulation, child labor, criminal negligence in the adoption of safety devices, and adulteration of foods. These destructive evils being veiled by comeliness, do not reveal their hideous nature and are without tin offensive semblance of primitive sin; hence it becomes possible for vice to progress undisturbed even while people in general are adopting higher moral standards. The perpetrator of modern iniquity is often the sham philanthropist of his country; the regular attendant at church and, as lie is judged by old standards of domestic virtue, he is rated high in the esteem of his fellow countrymen. Impel , on il ty adds a distinguishing characteristic to modern sin. In the present day the perpetrator .is seldom known to us as In is usually hidden behind a board of directors or acts indirectlv hr ugh a sc; re of more or less prominent subordinates. The effect of hi vr ng doing passes into what has been called that vague mass “tin public and of it we know nothing specific. So subtle are the practices of the modern sinner that people fa’l to r a’ize that boodling is actually treason: that b'ackmail is piracy disguised: that embezzlement is downright theft; that tax dodging is real larceny; that faetorv labor of children is slavcrv d:ssembled: that deleterious adulteration of food is genuine murder. We n� 'ed more insight and discrimination. Tf we possessed these, we should instantly perceive the in-inpitv of spoil practices and condemn them forthwith. The fundamental significance of thpsp practices has long been overlooked because we have lacked the pene- rati.ye insight to peroeive it. We have been exhausting our energv on mere surface immoralities and petty defects of character while entirely overlooking the moie far-reachig and intinitely more detrimental effects of the newer sins of society. For instance today societies of women exist which are spending the time, money and tal ent of their members, striking at the use of the cigarette, when thousands are being murdered by the adulteration of food and the criminal delay of railroad managers in adopting safety equipments. Not only are we directly harmed by these evil practices of modern sin which ha e not yet come under the full ban of public disapproval but the perpetrator of modern vice by his worldly success and private virtues brings about the corruption of ideals. Should men of this type hoist their black flags and deal squarely with the public in ceasing to proclaim to be what they are not, their influence would never be widely felt. This is beyond doubt an opportune time for a Crusade of the right sort. Never was there such an effeciencv in the operation of moral and intellectual forces. One cannot help observing the general public striving toward clearer consciousness. As Professor Cooley of Michigan has said in his Social Organization : “Tn every province of life a multiform social knowledge is arising, which, mingling with the higher impulses of human nature, are forming lational ideals which Under the right kind of leadership and emulation gradually work into practice. Now if the times are ripe for the New (Tusade, which we are assured needs but the right kind of leadership, there remains for us. as intelligent American citizens, but one duty and that is tlie selection with keen insight and discrimination and with due regard to relative values of the proper objects of our Crusade. This choice necessitates intelligence to foresee the things that really hurt society. And if any reform is to produce lasting good, the whole people through the agency of a properly organized and directed public opinion must take the lead. Our democracy, to justify itself, must include a movement which shall lift all to a plane of keener discrimination and more rational choice. We are gradually attaining that plane if we have not already done so. Let us then with the insight afforded us by the giant searchlights of publicity, see the evils, which the comely of look, are gnawing at the vitals of our republic. Let us as patriotic American citizens, raise our banner, the white standard of morality, and carry on a Crusade against the evils peculiar to our own time that will decisively repulse the oncoming tide of the Newer Unrighteousness. “PROBLEMS OF DEMOCRACY.” TOM TERRI I,. ’ll. The existing condition of politics in the United States should he a source of great concern to every citizen. Many questions of importance are now confronting us which cannot be solved in a day, or a year, but which will require generations to decide. Among the most important of these problems is the indifference of citizens in doing their civic duty. They neither take an active part in politics, nor seem to care what kind of government we have, and in many cases do not vote. The reason for this political indifference, especially in the American city—which .Tames Bryce says is the conspicuous failure of American democracy—is that it is of such rapid and recent growth.' Its inhabitants have not the feeling of responsibility and pride which they would possess if the government were more traditional and better developed. Many people place the burden of bad government upon the foreign population. “We shall have little difficulty in showing that the responsibility for our local misgovernment by no means rests upon the ‘ignorant foreigners;’ on the contrary it rests very distinctly upon the well-to-do natives.” If men of higher qualifications would take an active part in the government, the present condition of American politics would soon be altered. They are willing to pay the expenses of campaigns but refuse to enter the political arena itself. E. L. Bodkin, formerly editor of the “Nation,” says: “If there be in this world a plain moral obligation, it is the obligation which rests upon every inhabitant to use his vote in electing officers solely in the common interest. Patriotism has its municipal as well as national obligation, and in fact makes duty to the municipality far clearer to the plain man than duty to the nation.” Another detriment to good govern- ment is the buss. This is the man who enters politics solely for private gain. Politicians of this type, however, must not be confused with the men who are in politics from patriotic motives, men like Folk, Hughes and Roosevelt. Until there are more men of the latter type in American political organizations, the present low standard of morality among politicians will continue. In short, if American politics is to be rehabilitated, there must be a rehibili-taticn of the American political conscience, such :ts will urge men ‘‘f right kind into politics and force men of the wrong kind out of politics. There is also the problem which has been termed the “Long Ballot.” The majority of people in voting do not know the qualifications of tin men for whom they vote. This is not a sign of ignorance on tin part of tin American people. Tt is due to the excessive number of names on the ballot. Even ex-President Eliot of Harvard, “the ideal citizen,” said recently, “I am unable to vote intelligently a ballot containing from fifty to ninety names.” It is said that in New York the number of elective officers is nearly five hundred during four r ears. Tt is impossible for a man of ordinary ability to know the qualifications of so manv office-seekers. Therefore the only thing he can do is to vote for the men he knows are fitted for office and cast a straight partv ballot for the rest resrard'ess of fitness. This condition could he remedied if the number of names on the ballot were diminished. as has recentlv been done in Boston, granting larger aonointive powers to the remaining and holding all to a stricter acconntabilitv for their official conduct. The press could then give greater publieitv to the various candidates, presenting full accounts of their abilities and defects as public officers. This leads us to another important problem which is largely the product 1,1 our new industrial order. The press in many cases, does not express public opinion. It is too frequently the tool of another force. It is a well known tact that the modern newspaper derives it support from its advertising, now then can a paper thus dependent support men hostile to their advertisers, who in many cases are large and powerful corporations? It is impossi-ide. Only a newspaper or magazine not dependent upon these organizations alone, can voice the true sentiments of the people. Without a complete change in business policy by our newspapers we are likely for a long time to' suffer from this evil. Resides controlling the press the trusts demonstrate their enormous power by their effect upon elections and legislation. This we may call the problem fo the “corrupt lobby.” They keep men at Congress and the State Legislatures to watch the proceedings and report legislation affecting them. If unfavorable laws are introduced, they exert their utmost influence, frequently by questionable methods if not. open bribery towards defeating the hills. These then are some of the prob- lems which confront the American people today. They are questions with w hicli none of the old, so-called democracies had to cope. It depends upon us to prove to the skeptical European countries that a democracy can exist, that a nation conceived in liberty can endure. When Mr. Roosevelt was Police Commissioners of New York City he read for the first time Jacob Eiis’ book, “How the Other Half Lives.” At once struck with the personality and message of the writer, lie went down to call upon him in Lower Manhattan. He climbed the creaking stairway of the old tenement house and knocked at the hall bed-room. There was no response. Mr. liiis was not there. Mr. Roosevelt took out his visiting card and simply wrote, “Have read your book and came to help. Theodore Roosevelt.” It was enough. May we not paraphrase that as a motto that expresses our feeling here tonight? We have read the newspapers and learned the problems. We have heard the call of our country to do service for the betterment of her condition. Upon every individual here tonight as upon every citizen, depends the future of our country as a democratic nation. Will you help? Nearly every person has a “hobby,” or in other words he is interested in one thing more than in any other. During the last term, the boys of the Atwood high school have had a common “hobby,” and that has been athletics. When the school term opened last September the boys brought out their base ball supplies and played a few games of base ball. But they did not have a very strong team and they soon gave this up and began practice for a basket ball team. They played this a few weeks and then gave it up for track ATWOOD H.GH SCHOOL ATfILETIC TEAM (Reading from right to left.) Top Row— Bernice Barber. Carl Hasstg, Proi. r. W. Samuels. John Browning, Fred B. Romlne, John Mvengood. Bottom Row—Raul Fisher. Perry Rodgers, Fred Romlne. K ail 1 Carroll. Floyd Hurshbarger. and field work. They continued to train far into ihe winter months until it became so cold that they were forced to stop. But when the first few warm days of spring came, they were all out and at work again. The athletic association bought a track suit and a pair of running shoes fur every member of the track team and the suits and shoes were all stamped with that famous mark “Spalding.” If there is anything in clothes they ought to be the best for they have the best. The organization also bought a new hammer, a shot, a discus, an l a vaulting pole. With this equipment they ought to be able to develop some of that substance which is called brawn or muscle, and this is what it takes to develop school hoys into strong and healthy men. In previous years the Atwood high school pupils have not accomplished a great deal in athletics, yet they have done a little. Last spring an attempt was made to organize a track team to compete in the Piatt County athletic contest. But there was a lack of interest and only three pupils had the courage, spirit, or whatever you may call it to enter the contest. Of these Perry Rodgers won second in the discus throw and Fred Remine won second in the one-half mile run and third in the low hurdles making se'en points in all for Atwood They won fifth place with their sever points for there were only five schools that entered the contest. Mansfield high school won the championship of the countv. Monticello won second place an l Bement won third. Another interesting event for the Atwood athletes was the attendance at an indoor track meet at Urbana, between the Chicago Maroons and the Illinois track team. Lloyd Harshbarger had wen a free trip to Urbana to see an indoor track meet and when Mr. Samuels took him up to see the contest, about nine or ten of the other boys arranged to go with him. They went up on Saturday morning and remained in t rbaua uutil the following Monday. The bo s not only saw a b g indoor track meet which in itself would have well paid for the tr.p, but they were able to see most of the Illinoi. University buildings and gain a little knowledge of what college life is like Tlu track team is much in debt lithe Atwood Fall Festival commit.ee for the use of their truss benches. The team did not have any hurdles and as it requires a great deal of luuib.r to make a full set they have never had any before. The boys were very for.u nate to obtain these benches for hurdles. The benches happened to be the correct height and consequently the hurdlers w ill be ab'e to train for this event, which is the hardest of all the runs. Not many small high schools can boast of a set of hurdles and th s will give Atwood one advantage over some of the other schools. On Friday, April 8, 1910, Mr. Dal lenbach came down from the Illinois Cniversity to coach the track team, hut more to help the weight men than the runners, for the weights are his special events. lie also helped the track men a great deal by showing them a iVw good points in running. There is a right and wrong way to do eery thing and athletic feats are not exceptions More depends on “the form,” than any thing else. A good coach will always teach “form” first of all. When you have once learned to do a thing correctly then all that you can do is to try to perfect it. Mr. Samuels has kept the track team incessantly at work. Not an evening has passed since the weather has been warm enough to permit it that he did not have the boys out training, lie never tires of encouraging and helping them, and his coach’ng will make a team that will win the countv meeL if there is anvthi g in e erlastinglv keeping at it. Without a c aeh if is almost impors'b’e to get anv number of high school boys to do a proper amount of training. Training gets to be monotonous when you stay with it every (lay, and the boys need some one to make them get out and work. Mr. Samuels has done his part for he has had them working day after day, and this daily practice has made a great improvement on the work of the team. There are ten boys working out on the track team, but probably two of them will not make the team this year, yet they have made a good showing and if they do not make good this year they will undoubtedly do so the next Fred B. Romine is working out for the last time in high school. And he has made some very fast records for a high school athlete. Ilis particular event is the one-half mile run. He will also make one of the relay team and will probably run the 220 yard dash for lie has been making fast time on this run. Fernice Barber is also working out for his last time in high school. He has been working on the 440 yard dash This is the killing run in the track meet and it is an honor to be able to hold this position on the team. He will probably make the relay team for he has ham doing fair work on the 220 yard dash. John Livengood is working for the po'e vault, lie has made fair records with it so far and will probably make o e of the team. It is a close contest between Livengood and Paul Fisher f- r the pole vault. Livengood is a Senior and tlrs is his last year out. Fisher is a Freshman and if he fails to make good this year there is no reason why lie will not stand a good chance of winn'ng something next vear. He lias the distiuet'on of being the only Fresh man on the team. Perry Podgers is our all around we'ght m°n. He handles the shot, hammer and discus as though thev were made of cork instead of lead. His work with the hammer and discus is re-mar’-able. There is probably not a high school bo}- in the county who has ns good records for the weight events as he has. I do not mean that he is not surpassed in any one of them, but he can handle the three weights better than any other boy. He has also been doing some good work in the standing broad jump. Emil Carroll is our other weight man. He is an all around athlete, but on account of a sprained knee he has not been able to train very much this spring. He holds the best record on the high jump and he has made some good records with the weights. John Browning is trying for the relay team. His work so far has been good. It is a close contest between Browning, Carl Hassig and Bernice Barber for a place on the relay team. Carl Hassig has been doing some excellent work in the one-half mile run. He will he entered in this event but at the present writing it is not known whether he will be entered for the relay team or not. Lloyd Ilarshbarger is an all around athlete, and he is doing some very good work for the team. He is our star dash man and he also has the best record in the pole vault. He is entered for the the three dashes, namely: 50 yard. 100 yard and 220 yard dashes. He is also entered for the hurdles and the pole vault; and he will make the relay team. He is doing some good work on the standing broad jump, but it is not positively known whether he will be entered in this event or not at the present time. FRED ROMINE. ’ll. THE EFFECT OF ATHLETICS ON SCHOLARSHIP. Many people imagine that participation in athletics detracts from school work and thereby hurts scholarship. An investigation made into the average scholarship of the track team and the average scholarship f those not on the track team in our High School reveals the fact that the athletes havp the others bested. The general average for the year of those not on the track team is 87, while the average of the track team is slightly above 87. When it is considered that the athletes spend from one to two hours daily in practice while the others have this time for study, the scholarship showing of the athletes is decidedly better. Besides the influence on scholarship which athletic exercises, doubtless through the increased interest in school work and the lessening of the drudgery naturally incident to continuous school work, wholesome outdoor exercise of this kind makes for strong bodies, steady nerves, clear heads and clean morals. On the basis of the record shown, it becomes the duty of every citizen to support athletics in our school. No one is allowed to participate in athletics unless he is carrying his work, so that the desire to be on the team so far from discouraging study actually serves as a powerful incentive for study. The following are the best records that have been made up to date, April 21. 1910, by the Atwood high school athletes: 50 Yard Dash—Best time, 5 3-5 seconds, Floyd Harshbarger; Second best 5 4-5 seconls, Fred B. Romine. Pole Vault—Best distance, 9 1-2 feet, Floyd Harshbarger; Second best 9 feet, Paul Fisher. 100 Yard Dash—Best time, 10 3-5 seconds, Floyd Harshbarger; Second best, 10 4-5 seconds, Fred B. Romine. Shot Put—Best distance, 38 feet, 2 inches, Emil Carroll and Perry Rodgers. Discus—Pest distance, 100 feet. Perry Rodgers; Second best, 93 feet. Emil Carroll. Hammer—Best distance, 131 feet 9 inches, Perrv Rodgers; Second best 126 feet. Emil Carroll. 440 Yard Dash—Best time, 55 seconds, Fred A. Romine; Second best 58 seconds, Bernice Barber. Running High Jump—Best dis- tance, 5 feet, 3 inches, Emil Carroll; Second best, 4 feet, 11 inches, Fred A. Romine. Standing Broad Jump—Best distance, 9 feet, 2 inches, Perry Rodgers; Second best, 8 feet, 11 1-2 inches. Floyd Harshbarger. Running Broad Jump—Best distance, 18 feet, 10 inches, Floyd Harshbarger; Second best, 18 feet, 9 inches Fred A. Romine. 220 Yard Dash—Best time, 24 seconds, Floyd Harshbarger and Fred B. Romine; Second best, 24 2-5 seconds. Fred A. Romine. Half Mile Run—Best time, 2:05. Fred B. Romine; Second best, 2:10. Earl Hassig. 220 Yard Hurdles—Best time, 29 seconds, Fred A. Romine; Second best. 30 seconds, Floyd Harshbarger. Fred A. Romine, captain of the track team, is one of best “all around” athletes on the team. In the Fall Handicap meet he secured the largest number of points, setting a record of 56 seconds in the 440 yard dash and crowning the afternoon’s performance by a jump of 18 feet, 10 inches. Fred makes an ideal captain because he is one of the hardest workers on the team, training consistently every day. always encouraging his teammates and ever willing to follow the instructions of the coach, lie has a record of 55 seconds in the quarter mile made on rough roads, of over 5 feet in the high jump, of under 25 seconds in the 220 yard dash, of 29 seconds in the low hurdles, and practically a sure place on the relay team. These performances together with the fact that Fred stands high in scholarship, makes of him a leader whom all the team respects. “THE FALL HANDICAP FIELD AND TRACK MEET.” The day dawned bright and fair. It was cool for it was Thanksgiving day. But by noon it was warmer and everybody was comfortable without wearing a heavy coat. The pupils of the Atwood school were happy, especially the UuT i, for this was the day of the Fall „ai� Uic .p r ieid aud Track Meet lor i. ..ica ,hey had been preparing several weeks. bout two a. in., a crowd of men, women c.nd children to the number of almost one hundred and fifty gathered on the school ground, and by two thirty everything was ready for the first event, which the fifty-yard dash by Harshbarger, Romine and Browning. Romine and Harshbarger were handx-caped three yards, but Harshbarger won the race with Romine a close second. The time was six seconds. Next came the fifty-yard dash by the boys of the grades. Then followed the one hundred-yard dash by Romine and Harshbarger. They both started on the scratch and Harshbarger won the race by a few inches. The time was ten and four-fifths seconds. After this the other e.ents followed each other in rapid succession. The field events were carried on under the guidance of Mr. Love, while Mr. Sherry acted as starter for the races. Both came down from the Fni ersity of Illinois in order to help with the meet. In all the high school boys participated in twelve events, and the boys of the grades in the same number. The four classes in high school were compel ing for first place and the boys of the grades were striving for a pennant which was to be given to the cham-p;ons. Although the events were pulled off as rapidly as possible, the last was not finished unMl almost dark. This was the running broad jump and it was won bv Romine over a handicap of three feet. .Vf er entering the fifty and one hundred yard dashes, the standing broad jump, the high lump, the low hurdles, the four hundred and forty vard das1’, a d the one-half m:le run, he jumped eighteen feet and nine inches. a feat which probablv surprised him as much as any one else. The ban Reaps were very well worked out enl the congest was close both for the boys of the grades and for the high school boys. It was not known until about se.en o’clock that night who had won the contest. A crowd of boys aud girls gathered in front of the drug store and Mr. Samuels announced the winners. He awarded a pennant to tfie boys of the Grammar room which represented the championship of the grades. He also announced that the Sophomores had won first in high school. No pennant was given to the high school champions but ribbons were given to the individual winners of the first, second and third p aces. The first place in any event counted for five points, the second three, and the third one. Romine won the most individual points with Harshbarger a close second. Track and field work in the fall is something very unusual for high school boys. But they all became inflamed with the idea of winning the Piatt County championship in May. In order to do this, they knew that it would requ’re a great deal of training, so they began in the early fall. To induce the boys to do their best, Mr. Samuels offered an Illinois pennant to any boy who would make a certain record in any event on or before Thanksgiving day; and to any boy who would make a record that was a certain degree higher in any event he offered a free trip to Urbana to see an indoor track meet. Only one boy, Floyd Harshbarger, our star sprinter, won the free trip to Urbana, but several boys won pennants. Floyd Harshbarger won an Illinois pennant and a free trip on the one hundred yard dash. His best record was ten and four-fifths seconds—e’even seconds was the required time for a pennant and also for a free trio. Perry Rodgers won a pennant on the shot put. He put it thirty five and one half feet—the distance required for a pennant was only thirty-three feet, but the distance required for a free trip was thirty-six feet. Frank Fisher won a pennant on the pole vault. The height required for a free trip was nine feet and the required height Lr a pennant was eight and one-half feet. He vaulted eight feet and nine inches. Fred Romine won a pennant on the four-forty yard dash, and one on the running broad jump. He ran the four-forty in fifty-six seconds, which was ti e required time for a pennant, but fifty-five seconds was the time requ red for a free trip. 11 is best record on the running broad jump was eighteen feet and nine inches. The required distance for a banner was eighteen feet and six inches, and that for a free trip was nineteen feet. The Fall Ilandicap Field and Track Meet, the first of hs kind, wh.ch has probably been held in Atwood, was brought about by the efforts of Mr. Samuels and the help of the high school boys. In order to create a little competition among the boys and thus lead them to do their best, while out training one e ening, one of the boys proposed ge ting a class meet among the high school boys some Saturday evening. Mr. Samuels enlarged on the idea anl the Fall Handicap Meet was the result. Although many of the records wh ch were made on this day were not very high, they showed that there was a great deal of good material in the school for developing a track team. Vet some of the records were very good for high school boys. And many of the records which were made by the boys in the grades, who are to be Atwood’s future track men, were also very good; and their part in the meet was proba-biv enioyed as much as that of the high school. FRED ROMINE. ’ll. PRELIMINARY CONTEST. The Piatt County Literary Association is an organization of rather recent establishment. The edueet of this association is to encourage literarv and musical effort in the schools of PiaLt county. At the Preliminary contest which was held in Atwood on April 10. Eement and Atwood were the only com- petitors for first place. Excellent music was furnished by the High School quartet and glee club. Miss Laura Wrights-man entertained the audience by a selection, Whitcomb Riley’s “Bear Story,” which received a hearty encore. The first number of the contest was a piano solo played by Ollie Fisher of Bement, which w as heartily enjoyed by everyone. Pauline Flickinger, our Atwood representative, rendered a solo. “Valse de Concert,” by Joseph Wine-wasko, in a very effective manner. Pauline’s solo was very difficult, being sixth grade music, and her rendition of it was superb. The unanimous decision of the judges in her favor pleased everyone. The fact that Pauline, who is only a Sophomore, won over a Senior maices victory all the more gratifying to us and complimentary to her. The essay, which was the following event cf the contest, was also wontby an Atwood competitor, Maude Black-well. “The Modern Crusade” was the subject of the essay which she wrote. Tt demonstrated the necessity of a real, crusade, like those cf old, based on a sentiment, not directed against the petty.evils of today, but against the greater crimes, such as blackmail, bood-liug and tax-dodging. The manner in which it was written, the thought and composition, together with the plain forceful way in which it was delivered, impressed the nred of a “Crusade” upon the audience. Tom Terri 1, our representative in Oratory, had no opponent and consequently will take part in. the finale. However, if he should have had a competitor, we feel sure that victorv would nevertheless have been his. His oration entitled “Pr b’ems of Democracy” showed evidence of much thought. His success in portraying his subject so vividly, together with his impressive dt liverv. acquainted the audience with seme of the great problems which are today confronting the American people. Y e were proud to ha e among our number, one who competed so well iu the Preliminary contest. Nelle McClain rendered an excellent reading, the title of which was “The Boat Race, ’ by Oliver Wendell Holmes. It was a long and difficult piece, but she certainly had it learned well. She was perfectly at home on the stage and her gestures and general interpretation of the piece showed evidence of real dramatic talent. The decision of the judges was dose. With such a magnificent start, Nelle ought to capture first place next year with ease. CLASS OF 1910 OR CLASS IIASII. This jolly class of nineteen ten Is the largest cia s that ever has been Its numbers possess much more knowledge Than former classmen, now at college. Ra.her well versed in the ways of life. Competent for combat in all forms of strife, '.v Fottc r prep red than most of their kind Their fortunes in the world to find. 1 Maud is ‘habile in English lit And in orations makes a hit. John L. is a physicist unsurpassed, Hooke and Newton are in his class. Geneva :n geography, knows all about dates, She swears tbejVe a product of all for-e'gn states. Fred B. is great in Cicero, All that the girls hear is “te amo.” Marie in history is “hors d’ oeuvre,” She knows all the Lou'ses that ever were. Without a doubt John V. will be An “Homme de Fortune” of the highest degree. Golda is a writer of lion hunting themes, Fsing paper, reams unon reams. Barber is f ne in English pri se, Consequently, that’s all he knows. A. POTS. ’10. MUSIC. This year music was introduced in to cur school and. we were fortunate to secure the services of Miss Jeanette Trautman, a graduate of the School of Music of Millikin University. Miss Trautman has devoted herself to teaching chorus work, but in the High School, besides this she has organized a Glee club, a Boy’s quartet and a Girl's chorus. These organizations helped furnish the music for the Patrons’ n:ght, held in the school building, March 11, and for the Preliminary Oratorical contest held April 16. As it was impossible to secure the Opera Home for the Senior class play it was decided to hate a May Festival. May 18, in honor of the Seniors. Miss Trautman had charge of this and Miss Meda Gross kindly drilled the pupils for the marches connected with it. -Miss Pauline Fllckinger competed for the piano solo in the Preliminary contest held in Atwood April 16, and won first place by the unanimous vote 'of the judges. She had practiced hard all winter and her playing showed this as well as talent. MILDRED RIGGS. ’12. JUNIOR CLASS NOTES. The Junior class has the honor of having the captain of the track team this year, Fred Routine being the one chosen. Emil has his horse well trained. He had it throw him off in order to hurt bis (Emil’s) knee. Tom is on the track regiment. The Junior class is well represented on the track team by Perry, Fred and Emil. “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”—Perry. Casper has been elected cheer leader aaain this year. Mr. Samuels says that Fred makes a good liveryman and also a good Sherlock Holmes. Shell corn is dear these days. Perrv plavs first bass in the cmartet. The Junior class is the only one that has its class cans this rear. Tom Terril was chosen in the High School preliminary to give the oration in the contest at Atwood. Fred Routine was a close second. The boys have both been working hard all winter an l spring and handed in five drafts of the orations to be corrected. Fred won the highest number of individual points in the Fall Handicap Meet. The Jun'or class male quartet made a hit on Patron’s night. They were re peatedly encored. Emil likes Hazel Witch. “Well, so long, Joe, I must move on and cram some for a quiz. My pony’s needing exercise; if you don’t think it is. You’ve surely got another think a-coming up your way. Tell dad to cough up ten for me; 1 went clean strapped today.” —BUNNY. All the Juniors are in the Glee club Tom is a good waiter, only he ought to ha-e waited until after the banquet to stub his toe. “We had a little pony. Its name was Tacitus And words cannot tell fully The work it did for us.” —JUNIOR BOYS. Fern was elected to receive the class ladder from the Seniors. The Junior boys said that they elected the best (and only) girl in the class. The High School pupils gave a sur prise party for Mr. Samuels April 1 at the home of Emil Carroll, it being his brthday. About thirty-five attended. The evening was spent in placing games. Refreshments were served Among the new songs which have recentlv anpeared in the market are the following: “Sweet Marie”—Bv Emil. “Dreaming”—By Perry. “T Love You Truly”—Bv Casper. “Beautiful Eyes”—Bv Tom. “It Mnl.-ps a Lot of Difference When You're With the Girl You Love”—Bv Fred. “Away to the Woods”—By Miss Hale. “The Girl I Left Behind Me”—By Mr. Samuels. Bunny was out hunting for some of the high school kids but said he could find onlv two—Carl and Pro. FERN MATERSON. ’ll. SOPHOMORE NOTES. “THOSE OLD CLASSMATES OF1 MINE.” As one who con’s at evening o’er an album all alone, And muses o’er the faces of the friends that lie has known, Co I turn the leaves of memory till in shadowy design, I see the smiling features of those old classmates ( f mine. I a fancy I can see them as they gaily come and go. For all are glad a ul happy—they can’t help being so! The ever careless thoughtless crowd— who never troubles see They smiling drive dull care away— ’tis as it ought to be. And now I see John Browning as lie proudly lifts his head, Why he’s in his long tr users! The first pair so ’twas said, lie had grown so tall in just a night 'twas hard for us to believe— That air one other han a Senior would try to deceive. We arc proud to ear that the Soph t'lnore class of 1910 has a larger mem bership than anv of tin other classes in the High School. Carl Hass’g is the champ’on broad smiler of the school. Mildred Riggs is an expert at drawing crayfish. With eves half closed, again I see another pleasant face, His nickname of Three Sixtv seems to have been about a race. It seems be owned a brand new “bike,” and road it out of season. The city dads then took it up without a bit of reason! Again I see the “class mascot” Carl. and his ever ready smile, You could tell him by his grinning if you'd see him half a mile; Always ready with his joking, always ready with his fun— (rood in studies, good in lessons—just the same as on the run. Our class was proud to have among its number one who competed so well in the 11. S. preliminary essay contest. Winifred’s work was fine and the decision of the judges close. She ought to win next year with ease. How well do we remember the excitement that prevailed When Emil sprained his ankle and his courage almost failed! ’Twas Linda Gross “who suffered most” and keenly we are told Though ’tis a secret deep and dark, the key the Sophomores hold. There are three hundred and sixty degrees in a circle, three hundred and sixty, about, days in a year, and three hundred and sixty cents in a fine for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. Jimp-son beware! Florence is not only the hardest working member of the school, but she is also tin quickest. One of the former members of our class, Earle Garrett, was said to have gone down to have his heart tested, but it could not be found. We all wondered who had it. Now 1 think of Mildred and her quite hooky ways. She'd read and read and then she’d read from morn to close of day. You'd question her and then she’d smile an abstracted sort of smile, As though you were too frivolous and scarcely worth her while. There is a young lady, name Florence; Whose tears come spouting in torrents, The rhyme of her words Is like music of birds, And slang is her special abhorence. Della works too hard for her health. Carl succeeded in making the track team by sheer persistence. That’s the spirit that wins. Perry sings: “I wish I had a girl.” Winifred says: “I don’t blame you.” Della likes to go to Endeavor by herself, but she doesn’t like to go home alone. Carl and Lloyd get frequent vacations through the kindness of Miss Hale. Last Thanksgiving in the handicap meet held at Atwood, the Sophomore boys received the most points. There is a good fellow named Ilassig. Who has trouble in starting his jaw, Put his classmates all say He can talk all the day When once lie gets started. Haw! haw! Then here’s to the men of all foreign climes, The fat, the lean and the tall Put here’s to our own Mr. Samuels For lie is the “King of them all.” G. High School days enchanted—the magic of the young— When all the days were happy days. and only song birds sung. When all the air was fresh and sweet. and life a jubilee, Bring back—bring back those good old days—just once again to me! PA CLINE FLICKINGER. ’12. THE SCHOOL FROM A STUDENT'S POINT OF VIEW. The Atwood school, we can say without boasting, is second to no other school in Piatt County. The Superintendent, Mr. Samuels, is a graduate of the University of Illinois. In addition to this, he seems especially adapted to govern a school without friction. Miss flale, the nigh School principal, being a graduate of Chicago University, is thoroughly fitted to do excellent high school work. During the past year many improvements have been made. New apparatus has been purchased for the I'hysics class. The laboratory is now becoming so well equipped that many useful experiments can be performed with a result that the students are able to gain a much more comprehensive knowledge of the study than previously. School interest, one of the prime factors of scholarship, has been increased to a remarkable degree. Pupils who during previous years manifested little or no interest in tbeir studies, are now doing excellent work. The excessive tardiness which prevailed at the beginning of the past school term, was by judicious management, reduced to normal conditions. An interest in athletic sports has born vigorously manifested this year Attention has been devoted mainly to the track work, the shot-put, pole vault ing, hammer throwing and discus. Records remarkable for high school pupils, have been achieved. In defense of athletics, it may he said that those who participated in athletic events, are among our best students. While for many years high class work has been done in the school, (the proof of this statement is substantiated by the number of graduates who have in many ways distinguished themselves) yet we can safely say she is on the upward trend. Many steps have doubtless been taken, during the past year, toward the perfection of her possibilities and with a continuance of the present conditions, we predict a bright future for her. ACCEPTANCE OF LADDER. In accepting, in behalf of the Juniors, the ladder which you present T assure you that we will not disregard its high honor, but that we will guard it with ardent care. The round which we add will be strong, and we will ae sure to nail it with the nail of carefulness and accuracy. It will be a round that the future graduates can trust, and can look upon with pride and confidence and the ribbon that we use will be the truest blue. FERN MATTERSOX. 'll. PATRON'S NIGHT. Several (lays before March 11, the teachers of the Atwood High School sent out invitations to tin1 patrons to attend a Patrons’ night to be held that evening. On account of the limited space in the rooms, the children were requested to remain at home. It was the first time the whole school building had been lighted at night, and people approaching it were surprised at its apparently increased size as the light shone from the long rows of windows. In the lower rooms beside the examination papers, and examples of writing, etc., there was an exhibit of seat work,” which consisted of folded and cul paper, woven mats, sewing cards and doll furniture. This proved very interesting to the visitors and together with the drawing on exhibition drew forth much praise. The upper grades also showed a large number of extremely good drawings and many neatly .executed maps, on the walls, along with the other daily papers. Two exhibits of the traveling geographical museum, one showing the silk worm at its various stages of development and the processes of manufacturing silk; the other tea from the time it is a small plant till it is ready for use, were at that time in the Grammar room and attracted a great deal of attention. The high school exhibited papers and note hooks, while the blackboards ’ere covered with algebra problems, propositions in geometry, explanations of experiments in physics, and drawings by the zoology class. Part of the high school physics apparatus was placed on table in the recitation room and several interesting experiments were performed and explained by the boys of the senior and junior classes. After all the parents had had time to visit each of the rooms, the following- program was given in the Primary room : .Music...........A. H. S. Glee Club Introductory ... .Supt. T. W. Samuels The Physical Side of the Child’s Development ..Mr. C. W. Wilson President Board of Education. Duet .................... Misses Carrie and Minnie Thornton The Home and the School....... ............Mr. John II. Easton Music....................Glee Club Address .....Mr. Charles McIntosh County Superintendent of Schools. Music........A. II. S. Boy’s Quartet After the program, ice cream and wafers were served to the patrons by the members of Senior class. The teachers have every reason to feel that their first Patrons’ night was a very great success, for at least two hundred of the parents came to the school and saw what tin1 work their children arc doing really is. The teachers and patrons had an opportunity to become better acquainted, and what is still more important is that since that night a greater interest has existed among f lu- patrons in the school. WINIFRED WILSON. '12. “ACCORDING TO THE ALPHABET.” A stands for Ada, a handsome young miss, 1 is for Bernice on Barber’s list. C stands for Carl, a laughing young lad, D is for Della, who is always so sad. E stands for Emil, a very great mass. I' is for Fern, the best girl in class. G stands for Gross, which means very low, 11 is for ITerschel, our Baker of dough. T stands for Ignorance, and flint’s what you see, J is for John, the number is three. V lv stands for Knowledge, which we avoid, L is for Long, Linda or Lloyd. M stands for Maud, who wrote the essay, N is for Nellie, who is good at a play. () stands for Orators, for one we can call, P is for Pearl, Pauline or Paul. O stands for Quick, we know how she digs, R is for the Homines, Rodgers and Riggs. S stands for Smith, of one we can boast, T is for Terrill, whom Smith likes to roast. F stands for the Useful, a few we exhort, Lydia Biggs, Primary teacher, At-V is for Van Vleet, who may be called short. W is for Weatherholt, Wilson or Winifred, X, Y and Z we will write to be read. Our tale is told and we must go forth, So we will end it with, an . FRED ROMTNE. ’ll. ALUMNI NOTES. class op 1887. Nelda Gross (Wilson), Atwood Illinois. Josie Atwell (Caldwell), Liberty. Missouri. CLASS of 1888. wood, Illinois. Nora Atwell, stenographer, Kansas City, Missouri. Wilhelmine Kaiser (Chapman), Springdale, Montana. Ida Davis (Yuell), teacher, Fort Payne, Alabama. Bertha Read (Wiley), Decatur, Illinois. CLASS OF 1891. Ethel White (.Stevenson), Atwood. Illinois. Mary Abrams, teacher, Alva, Oklahoma. Bertie Atwell (Erlmrdt), El Centro, California. Maude Easton (Smith), Atwood. Illinois. Bay Coddington, dentist, Litchfield. Illinois. Alfred Slionkwiler, carpenter, Atwood, Illinois. Theodore Bercher, painter, Champaign, Illinois. Henry Gross, U. S. weather bureau. 'hattanooga, Tennessee. Walter Easton, A. B., deceased. Gertie Helton, deceased. Herman Bercher, traleving salesman, Champaign, Illinois. Robert Bercher, salesman, Mangum. Oklahoma. Della Grove (Plough), Quincy, Illinois. Bertie Helton (Hughes), North Yakima, Washington. CLASS of 1893. Edith Wrightsinan (Bead), Tuscola, Illinois. Ella Gross (Traver), Decatur, Illinois. Rosa Hansc (Messenger), teacher. Council Bluff, Iowa. Sophia Gross, telephone operator, Atwood, Illinois. Marguerite Wrightsman (Flora), South Haven, Michigan. Theodore Gross, assistant bank cashier, Atwood, Illinois. Alfred Helton, M. D., North Yakima, Washington. CLASS of 1894. Samuel Wrightsman, deceased. Edna White, telephone operator. Atwood, Illinois. Lenona Abrams (Gross), Chattanooga, Tennessee. Albert Gross, musician, en route. Pearle Dawson (Warren), Minneapolis, Minnesota. Cora Biley (Murphy), Areola, Illinois. Thwaite Abrams, advertising manager Decatur Herald, Decatur, Illinois. John W. Meeker, member Board of Trade, Wichita, Kansas. Jurdy T. Hughes, traveling salesman, Oakland, California. class of 1890. Daisy Burnett (Erliardt), Atwood, Illinois. Edward Wrightsman, M. I)., South Chicago, Illinois. Katharine Erhardt, stenographer, Chicago, Illinois. Alex Bercher, painter, Atwood, Illinois. Yollie Smith, teacher, IIoltviBe California. Alton Slionkwiler, fanner, Alberta Canada. Frank Erhardt, deceased. Burton Moss, minister, Marion, Illinois. Fred Latch, state’s attorney Shelby County, Shelbvville, Illinois. CLASS of 1898. Lena Gross, teacher, Atwood, Illinois. Delle Weatherly (Shelburn), Canadian, Texas. Sadie Huff, printer, Atwood, Illinois. Maude Merritt (Jolly) Bloomington, Illinois. Julia Gross, Atwood, Illinois. CLASS of 1899. Virena Mosbarger (ITilgenberg; Tuscola, Illinois. Jessie M. Wiley, milliner, Atwood. Illinois. Jacob Kamm, deceased. CLASS of 1900. Blanche Benner (Pierson), Pierson, Illinois. Clarabelle Cook (Hueekle), Seattle Washington. Pearle Erhardt, deceased. Ethel Heath, teacher, Terre Haute. Indiana. Bertha Marshall (Merritt), At- wood, Illinois. Walter Hassig, manager of St. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Company. Kennewick, Washington. Clarence Marshall, overseer of wholesale fruit company, Chanute Kansas. Alfred Gross, student of Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts. CLASS of 1901. Lillis White, clerk, Atwood. Illinois. Zeph Merritt, mail carrier. Atwood. Illinois. Olive Wrightsman (Gotti, Franklin, Louisiana. Nora Richey (Erhardt), Pierson. Illinois. Charles Sipe, mail carrier, Atwood. 1 llinois. CLASS OF 1902. Nelle White (Goldman), Tuscola. Illinois. Maude Murrel (Garrett). Atwood. Illinois. Walter Erhardt, bookkeeper, St. Louis, Missouri. Clara Rideout, stenographer, Freeport, Illinois. Susie Albers, Atwood, Illinois. Anna Gross (Von Lanken), Arthur, Illinois. CLASS of 1903. Elpha Smitson, music teacher, Atwood, Illinois. Joseph Hilgenberg, farmer, Pierson, Illinois. Ralph Blackwell, electrical engineer, Stockton, California. Bess Archer (Finefield), Urbana. Illinois. class of 1904. John Merritt, blacksmith, Atwood, Illinois. Myrtle Erhardt, Atwood, Illinois. Leah Sipe, music teacher, Atwood. Illinois. Olive Bailey (Hopper), North Yakima, Washington. Charles Erhardt, mail carrier, Atwood, Illinois. Lee Kirby, clerk, Sullivan, Illinois. Lillian Hassig, trained nurse, St. Luke’s hospital, Chicago, Illinois. class of 1900. Meda Gross, student of University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois. Margaret Keener (Henry), St. Louis, Missouri. Ralph Randall, United States navy. Tena Day (Hammett), Tuscola, Illinois. Bertha Archer, stenographer, Indianapolis, Indiana. Harry Bishop, dredge boat employee, Atwood, Illinois. CLASS OF 1907. Vivian Drew (Means), Chicago. Illinois. Margaret Morgan, teacher, Atwood Illinois. Laura Wrightsman, Atwood, Illinois. narrison Fahrnkopf, student of University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois. Clyde Clingan, telegraph operator. Keys, Illinois. CLASS OF 1908. Lora Biggs, Atwood, Illinois. Myrtle McClain, Atwood, Illinois. Leslie Lewis, student of Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois. CLASS OF 1909. Emma Fahrnkopf, student, Univex -sity of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois. Ted Merritt, student, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. MISS JULIA GROSS. ’98. The Piatt County Meet. It was a great day for the Atwood High School and for Atwood, even if it was Friday, the thirteenth. The boys had trained hard all year long for the track meet, and our representatives in the oratorical contest had also toiled long and faithfully. About sixty Atwood rooters accompanied the team to Monticello, yelling and waving pennants all the way. The final tryout held May the sixth resulted in the selection of Fred A. Roinine, Fred B. Romine, Lloyd Harshbarger, Bernice Barber, Perry Rodgers, Emil Carroll, Paul Fisrier, John Livengood and Carl Hassig. All the boys were in good shape, trained to the “keen edge” and ever y one determined to win. The race track at Monticello was in poor shape and a rather chilly wind militated somewhat against fast time, but our boys had been used to training in all kinds of weather and over rough roads, so that difficulties were nothing new to them. Owing to the large number cf entries the meet was delayed in starting until after two o’clock. At the call for the 50 yard dash Barber and Harshbarger took the mark for Atwood. Barber was given a set back for loo quick a start, but on the next start they were off and before we knew it Harshbarger had crossed the tape, winning first in the first event of the afternoon, with Garrett of Mansfield second and Barber third. This excellent start gave the team encouragement and confidence The next event was the pole vault. Our boys were handicapped, especially Livengood by the short run which they were forced to take, but Harshbarger succeeded in placing in the final and later winning second place, with Taylor of Bement first and Lord of Monticello third. Height, 9 feet and 3 inches. This height broke the former county record of 8 feet and 10 inches. In the 100 yard dash, which Atwood had figured to win, we had to be satisfied with third place taken by Harshbarger. Lloyd had sprained his ankle slightly running over the rough sod in the pole vault, and this doubtless was the cause of his failure to negotiate the century in winning time. The event was won by Taylor of Bement in 11 2-5 seconds. Garrett of Mansfield was second and F red B Romine third. The shot put was won by Lamb of Bement at 39 feet, 9 inches, Carrell 2nd and Moore of Monticello 3rd The half mile run was one of the most sensational races of the day, the number of entries being large. Fred B. Romine and Carl Hassig started for Atwood and after some elbowing for places little Fred look the lead and held it all the way, breasting the tape in the excellent time of 2 minutes and 17 seconds with Harver of Bement second and Hassig third. In the st nding broad jump we f nled to place, the premier honors going to Foran of Bement, distance 9 feet, 2 inches. Harshbarger and Captain Romine started for Atwood in 220 yard dash. The event wras won by Foran of Bement, with Garrett of Mansfield 2nd and Romine 3rd. Time 25 Mat. Lloyd and Fred had both run the two-twenty repeatedly in 24 seconds and thetr failure to take the event was a great disappoint ment to Atwood. This event pul Bement eight points in in the lead and the excitment became intense. If Atwood got a place in the running br ad jump and came back strong in the quarter we would still have a chance of landing the banner. Alter a number ( trials Captain Romine succeeded in placing in the finals for the broad jump, but Garrett of Mansfield beat him out for 1st by a margin of 2 inches, winning the event with a jump of 19 ft et, 5 inches, then breaking the county record of 19 feet, 1 inch. The hammer throw was won easily by Rodgers, with Lamb of Bement 2nd and Car-roll S d. Distance 130 feet 9 inches. This also broke the county record of 125 feet made last year by Swartz of ansfield. The running high jump was won by L Moore of Monticello. Fisher of Atwood, although jumping five feet, failed to place. Paul’s excellent showing in this event was a suprise to everybody and hard work by him next year ought to make him a winner. Height, 5 feet 3 3-4 inches. The next event was the quarter mile run. This was the event of the day for Atwood. Cap tain Romine and Fred B. got aw'ay from the mark with the crack of the pistol and set a killing pace all the way in, Fred B. crossing the line in the record breaking time of 55 4-5 seconds with big Fred at his heels, winning second. The eight points won in this event now gave us a lead of five points on the Bement boys who were pushing us hard. The next event was the discus throw. We had counted on at least placing in this event with Rodgers and Carroll, but boys were repeatedly called on fouls, so F. Moore of Monticello won first with a throw of 96 feet, 9 inches, Foran of Bement 2nd, Garrett of Mansfield 3rd. In one of the prettiest races of the day Harshbarger and Capt. Romine both succeeded in placing in the finals of the hurdles. Floyd won first in his trial event and Fred second in his. In the finals Garrett, of Mansfield, won first with Romine second and Harshbarger third. This put us 5 points in the lead. If we could now' place in the relay, the last event of the day, the m et would be ours. If we could not the meet would go to Bement on the highest number of firsts, as provided by the constitution of the association. Could we do it? Our relay team came out on the track determined to win or die. After some delay the boys took their places, Hassig starting scratch for At wood, with Barber Livengood and Fred Romine placed in the order named w ailing the crash of the pistol which was to start the most exciting race of the day. They’re off! Carl got a good start, but was elbowed out of his position, touching Barber a few feet behind the head man ' Barber was off like a streak of lightning with fully 30 feet to gain He fairly lifted the entire throng of spectators to their feet as they saw him cut down the big gap between himself and the leading man. Running like a demon he gradually overcame the lead and forged ahead, giving Livengood a comfortable lead on the third lap. John kept his lead, lost it, and then gained it again, touching little Fred a few feet to the good—and then the finish. It will be long remembered. Little Fred had already run the 100, the half, and the quarter, and now we were calling on him to win this last thrilling event, and then put a padlock on the meet. As he crossed the tape fully 15 feet in the lead Atwood simply went wild. We had won the meet, the first ever in the history of the school. The enthusiasm which followed was simply indescribable. Men, women and children alike yelled, waved their arms, ran around in a circle and shouted themselves voiceless. No, it is not a dream. Supt. McIntosh himself announced that night that Atwood had w'on, beating out Bement, our nearest competitor, by nine points. The boys were welcomed home by all Atwood. Saturday night a great celebration was held down town in their honor. All Atw'ood is proud of them. The oratorical and musical contest also resulted in a victory for Atwood. Maude Black-well won first in the essay easily. She delivered her essay very effectively aud was presented later with the gold medal. Pauline Flickinger’s piano solo was superb, although opposed by a very clever performer. She had no trouble in winning first. No one was surprised when Mr. McIntosh presented her with the gold medal. Tom Terril gave his oration, “Problems of Democracy, ” in a very earnest and forceable manner and was awarded the silver medal for second place. This made two gold medals and a silver medal for Atwood which, together with the banner, left little else for us to win. PROGRAM. “Welcome”—G. A. Veazie High School Chorus Class History, Golda Long Class Poem, - Maude Blackwell Class Prophesy, Marie Robinson “Maytime”—H. Lane, Mtss Jeanette Trautman Address, - Prof. Edward C. Hayes “Chanson Provencale”—Del Acqua Miss Jeanette Trautman Presentation of Diplomas, - - C. W. Wilson “The Shower”—Verdi (II Trovatore High School Chorus FRESHMEN NOTES. M Al'DE WEATHEKHOLT. ’12. Freshmen. They’re not near so green As they possibly may seem, )r not half so bad at last As they’re not very fast. The big kids make fun of them And I think it is a sin, lint big ones aren’t always right If they do think they’re “out of sight.” Mamma says they’re all too smart And have had too good a start. But they’ll not beat us after all .Tust because we’re small. —Freshman, Some of the H. S. bunch had planned a picnic in the woods. Esther became frightened when they stopped to get a bucket of water and thought it was to be used in initiating the Freshmen. Walter, by chance, was sitting near and assured her of protection. A noun is a word that asserts. A free lecture course is given in the English class tin first period of almost every morning. It isn’t interesting for the class, the audience seems to appreciate it. Paul is training for pole-vaulting. Wonder if that is where his mind is when Mr. Samuels tells him his mind is wandering, or is he dreaming? The Algebra class had such interesting lessons that they stayed after school several evenings to discuss the lesson. A new scholar entered the class since it has proved so interesting. In spite of the fact that he started to school late, Herschel has made good progress in his studies by his persistency. The class thought they had a “snap” when they thought of having only four studies. But the snap was ours in the grammar room. The first day of school four frightened scholars entered the High School room very bashfully. They managed lo each find a vacant seat, sat down and remained there until school took up. The four were called to English class and gave some definitions from grammar. My, what sport it would have been if it had only continued that way. But, no, it did not. Miss Hale thought Maud was too good in tin front part of the room and gave her the privilege to occupy the back seat. One morning the Algebra class was lo have a test and was told to fake the seats in the front part of the room. All obeved, then she said they were so good looking that they had better sit farther apart as the whole room would have some beauty and not just the front seats. Paul’s mind was wandering and probably on Maurine Stevenson for he said Maurine instead of Marine. Miss nale was talking of putting a drawing on the board in English. Nolle spoke up and said, she had already put a diaphragm on the board. She meant diagram and not diaphragm. Esther has trouble in pronouncing Latin words. Amo and amasne seem fo be the only ones she can say distinctly. Miss Hale was afraid to move Paul to the back of the room for fear he might get in bad company. Esther has the pleasure of writing “have seen not have saw” fifty times, and is the first to have the honor. Mr. Samuels was scarce of money and borrowed two cents of Esther. PRESENTATION OF THE LADDER. JOHN LIVENCtOOI). '10. Once there lived in Athens a carpenter, Demetrides by name. In some respects he was a good workman and in others poor, llis chief fault was carelessness in small things. One day he was called to repair the tiling on the roof of a house and, as he had no ladder, he set about making one. The side pieces were straight and solid, the rounds light and strong, and it was well fitted together; but yet he had made one grave mistake. For, think ing that it would be unnecessary to nail the rounds, for so small a job, and especially as he was in a hurry, he neglected to do this, although he regretted it afterwards. In the morning, taking the ladder, he went to repair the roof. Arriving at the house, he placed the ladder against the wall and ascended. Reaching the top, he paused for a moment, when suddenly he felt the ladder spread apart from under him, and he fell to the ground, breaking his leg The next month lie spent in bed, repenting his carelessness at leisure. Take warning from this, O ye .Tun iors! And when you add another round to this ladder which T am about to present to you, be sure that you nail it fast with the nail of carefulness and accuracy. Le faithful in all your work and bind it together firmly lest it precipitate you to the hard ground below. Store your knowledge in your minds and lock it up there, but do not throw the key away. Rut building this ladder strong is not all. It is merely the beginning for you have yet to climb it. Ladders are not made to lie upon the ground. They are made to be climbed and this you must do if you would get the benefit of your labors. You must climb it stead ily and carefully, being sure that you have your feet planted firmly on one round before von reach for another. Do not stop when you are halfway up but go on till you reach the top where the world lies open before you. You behold this ladder decorated with flowers and bright-colored ribbons, but do not let this delude you for the flowers may have thorns aril the ribbons will fade. In conclusion take heed lest it bo said of you: “They builded a ladder, and the ladder was weak, and the ladder fell and great was the fall there of.” We, the class of 1910, present to you. the class of 1911, this ladder with nr best wishes. SENIOR CLASS NOTES. JOHN L1VENGOOU, ’10. The graduating class this year will he the largest since the course was changed to four years. We are represented in the Literary Contest by Maud Blackwell with an essay, and by Bernice Barber, Fred B. Uonline and John Livengood in the Athletic contests. Barber seems to be dreaming a great deal lately. 1 wonder who she is? Cute Little Hoy: “What does that top cost?” Marie: “Only a kiss.” Cute Little Boy: “My grandfather said he would pav you tomorrow.” Fred 1 .: “Now, who would have thought that that match would go off.” Miss TTale: Now John Van Vleet look here! When you get into mischief, T don’t know what is going to happen. It almost makes me think the world is going to end. Golda says she will never, never go lion hunting again with Mr. Samuels. Barber (in class) : “Consequently the result of the creation of this vacuum was that the water had a tendency to overflow and inundate the land.” NIMIUM MAGNUS. I once met Miss Geneva when passing her gate, And asked if she’d go strolling. She said, “That would be great.” I spoke about the weather we’d all enjoyed of late. Geneva showed her dimples and smiled “It has been great.” Ensued a deadly silence, which hoping to abate, I asked her, “How’s your mother?” She laughed, “Ma’s feeling great!” 'I'he minister, two novels, a play, my sister Kate— No matter what I mentioned, Geneva thought ’twas great. —Lippincott’s. SOPHOMORE NOTES. CARL HASSIG. ’12. A HANDY MAN. Visitor: “I notice that your leading base ball player is also a member of the village choir.” Villager: “Sure, there’s nobody can beat Hank Spink pitching a tune or holding first base.” Teacher: “Why don't you speak louder?” Pupil: “A soft answer turueth away wrath.” Freshman: “If this be bliss, what can blister?” This is a prayer which a Sophomore heard a Freshman say one night before examinations: “Now, I lay me down to sleep, In my little bed, Examinations begin tomorrow, The little Freshman said.” “Now, I lay me down to sleep, In my little bunk, 1 hope to die before I awaie, And thus escape a flunk.” Atwood was well represented at the Chicago-Illinois track meet. As it was to be a great meet, several of the High School students wished to attend it with Mr. Samuels whose guests we were to be at the Delta Upsilon Fraternity house. We arrived there as a bunch of High School students but went away feeling like a bag of hayseeds. The event which brought this about was the joke that was played on us. It was on Sunday, and, as everything had been quiet all day, the frat fellows thought it might be fun to cause a little excitement. We had got to berl and were sound asleep, when about one o’clock the fire alarm was given. The halls were full of smoke and also our rooms. This was made by burning wet straw. The Fraternity boys ran up and down the halls frantically yelling at us to hurry. The. smoke was so dense we could not see. At the end of the hall, furnishing a seeming barrier to all escape, were pans of burning paper which looked like great tongues of angry fire. Some of us were desperate, the rest just pawed the air. Some of the more sound sleepers had to be dragged out of their beds. Those awake started olT, some without clothes, others with their cots following. One lost his way and was shown by an accommodating boot. We all finally reached old mother earth which was covered with a dense sleet which did not feel good on our hare feet. In the meantime, people were gathering to aid in extinguishing the fire but after they found out it was only a joke, they seemed to have come only to laugh at us. We stayed out of doors only a very limited time and then returned to the house. Some of the boys were afraid to return to their rooms, but Mr. Samuels finally succeeded in getting us to bed again, telling us it was not train time. We did not sleep so soundlv after that. We were glad it was only a joke. We decided to keep this secret, but it got out somehow and when we got off the train some of the people said, “There’s the bavseeds,” which made us want to be planted. Although we w'ere the oh-ieets of a good matured ioke. we got a glimpse of college life, and enjoyed the trip very much. Here are some of the newr pronunciations and phrases occasionally heard during recitations: 1 “Onct”—(once.) 2 “Twict”—(twice.) •3 “Conspishus”— (conspicuous.) 4 “The Hog”—(The Hague.) 5 “Puppa”—(pupa.) 6 “Jasobite”—(Jacobin.) 7 “Zoology”—(zoology.) S “Purry”—(Pern.) 0 “Calf”—(cafe.) 10 “Beeny”—(bene.) 11 “Attackted”— (attacked.) 12 “Them tilings.” 13 “John Smith he died.” 11 “The man which.” IT “('lost”—(close.) AN ACCIDENT. Tom polevaulted two feet. IIex e are two cases in which two High School hoys got rid of their savings; one bought a nickel’s worth of crackers for his dinner, another spent a dollar for witch hazel. One of our hoys is trying an experiment, lie makes a meal mostly on a gallon of milk and a howl of gravy, lie is gaining. At last we have found out why Dodgers always seems so drowsy. He says while in this condition he is studying nature. We have several proofs that lie is studying about something. lie seems to shock oats in his sleep. In one of his daybooks was found this question, which he has lately been studying about, “Wonder if the bed post will have buds on it this season?” lb has been seen kneeling at some concrete hitch post in the spring listening if lie can hear whether the sap lias started to run. Miss Hale (to one of the English pupils) : “Is your theme original?” Pupil: “No, I made it up.” A hoy from tin1 suburbs of this city heard of the zoology classes’ need of some anieoha which he thought he could easily obtain. While out hunting he saw one swimming up the creek and took good aim and winged it. lie went to the trouble to wade in after it and gave to the High School zoology class, which was very glad to receive it. One period was spent in extracting and counting the shot. It is now an alcoholic specimen. The school may he proud to possess such an animal. Dora : “Our teacher told us today that dew doesn’t fall, hut that it rises.” Nora: How absurd for him to say such a thing! Why, we’ve all seen the dew drops.” An interesting event which occurred was the race between one of our High School boys on a bicycle and the opponent on his feet. The hoy's grandfather had just completed some smooth concrete walk, and, as the roads were not extra good, he thought he would try the new walk with the wheel. This is violating the law and was the cause of the race. When the marshal saw him; lie pursued him to his grandfath-er’s. The boy was far enough ahead to have plenty of time to jump off of his wheel and run into the house. At the door In met his grandmother to whose apron he hung tight thinking she might protect him. The marshal now arrived all out of breath and demanded the hoy saying, “Whar am that hoy Jinison?” His grandmother told the hoy to go with the man which he did very unwillingly and sobbing His tears filled all the ditches to overflowing, and the street sprinkler was not sent out for a week. They soon arrived at the magistrate’s office where the magistrate took charge of him The old gentleman was surprised to see such a large boy as he so scared and crying. The touching scene which then transpired in the august court room was reported in the daily papers as follows: Judge: “Young man step forward and lie sworn.” 1 Jimson : “T don’t swear.” Judge: (Impatiently) “Step forth and he sworn.” Jimson: “I won’t let anyone cuss me.” Judge: “Do you solemnly affirm that you will tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?” Jimson: “Yes, sir, T always do.” (Lour laughter heard in the court room.) I Judge: “Why did you violate the town ordinance against bicycle riding on the sfde walk? “.liaison: I saw a bowl of gravy on tin walk and I rode up lo get it.” Judge: “What did you want with gravy?” Jinison: “1 wanted to eat it. Judge: “Is that your only ex- cuse?” Jinison: “No, sir, I also wanted to feed (lie lawn mower. Judge: “Is that all?” Jinison : “I hope not. Judge: “Gentlemen of the jury, we have here a serious case involving the very perpetuity of the nation itself. If our republic is to endure, we must see to it that no one rides on our walks. Gentlemen, the sidewalks are sacred pathways. They are consecrated by the shoe leather of many a large foot. Their sanctity must not be violated. They must not be ridden over wantonly, not even for gravy. It therefore becomes my patriotic duty to charge you to find the prisoner at the bar guilty.” Jinison: “Have mercy upon me a sinner.” Judge: “Base wretch, hold thy tongue.” (Whereupon the prisoner seized it with both hands.) Here the progress of tin trial was interrupted by tlx loud weeping of the ladies present. Several melted away Even the cat behind tin stove was seen to drop a tear. The windows were opened and the Judge finally succeeded in securing order. The jury was out all night. The next morning the foreman of the jury announced to a crowded court room tilled with anxious friends and 1 datives and newspaper men that it was a bung jury. Investigation developed the astounding fact that the jury in their desperation over trying to decide the case had actually hanged themselves. The case was appealed to the supreme court and the learned justice rendered a verdict of guilty, fixing the defendant's fine at three dollars and sixty cents. “('AUGHT IN THE BAIN.” One bright summer morning a few ears ago, while I was staying with some friends in Kansas, 1 set out for the nearest tow n, which was about ten miles away, to get a violin that had been sent to me by a friend. As I had to walk all the way and was late in getting started, it was almost noon before 1 reached town. 1 did not stay in town very long but took my violin and a few other packages and started on my long walk home. I walked a little way out from town, but soon stopped to eat my dinner, which I had ith me, and rest a few minutes. White I was resting and eating my dinner in tin shade of a small tree, I had noticed great black clouds boiling-up in the west; and now they were getting nearer and blacker; lightning began to flash across the sky; and deep peals of thunder, which seemed to jar the whole earth, sounded nearer and nearer. As soon as I had finished eating I gathered up my packages and hastened on towards home. But presently it began to rain. The storm came with a rush and with such force that it almost swept me off my feet. After the first blast, the wind almost ceased and the rain fell in great sheets which seen wet me through; but, as there we re no houses or shelter of any kind. I hastened on, thinking that the rain would soon cease. I hurried on in this way for some time, yet the storm did not abate, but seemed to grow worse. All at once 1 came to the brink of a river valley, which I had never seen before; I did not know where I was. I stopped and looked all about but could set nothing that would help me to find my directions. However, while I was looking. I saw a large hole in the side of the valley not far from where I was standing. I thought that T could go down and get in this and • wait until after the storm was over and then I might find my way again. This hole proved to be the mouth of a cave which extend- ell back some distance. I sat down on a rock just within the mouth of the cave to wait for tlie storm to cease; but instead of abating il seemed to increase in violence. Every few moments there came a flash of lightning followed by a keen clap of thunder which ended in a loud roar as it came down the valley. The rain was new falling in torrents. The river began to rise very rapidly, but, as 1 was net very near the bottom of the valley. ! did not feel myself in any danger. While waiting for the storm to abate I thought I would explore my cave. I laid down my packages and walked back into it it short distance. I •f and that as 1 went back it grew smaller and gradually sloped upward. 1 did not go back very far, for it was dark a short distance from the entrance and, as I had no light, I did not ( are to explore further. 1 soon returned to the entrance, and to my horror found that tin water l ad risen so rapidly that it was alii ad v mitering tin cave and that I could ot get out. I gathered up my packages and violin and carried them farther back into the cave. The rain continued to pour down and the water was rising higher and faster every minute; and soon I had to Vnove still far-thei back. It was now getting dark and, being only a boy, I began to get scared and wish that I was out of my prison, for I had read stories of men who had been drowned in just such places and it seemed as though T would be unable to get out. Like a flash the thought came to mv mind that there might be another opening to my prison, for I had al-readv found that it sloped upward. Again T moved back going very slowly and feeling along, for it was now so dark that 1 could not see. Presently I thought 1 saw a small light ahead of me, and I hastened on a few steps but was soon frozen in my tracks, for what 1 had seen was not a light, but (lie eyes of some animal. What it was I did not know, but soon found out. When I stopped it gave an ugly growl that made cold chills run up and down my back. I was facing a wildcat! It had retreated to the farther end of the cave and was now standing at bay. I stared at it a few moments too terrified to move, but when my senses began to return my first impulse was to run. And run 1 did, but not far, for 1 had not taken more than a dozen steps when I stumbled over a stone and came down sprawling all over the cave, throwing my packages in every direction. I dropped everything except my violin but for some unknown reason I held to ih is. But the noise that I made when I fell, which sounded very loud in such a place also startled tin cat which was probably frightened as much as I was, for it came down the cave like a rock from a catapult, leaped over me and seemed in some haste to make its exit. The water, however, which had by this time filled the mouth of the cave, kept it from escaping, and there we were, both in the same trap. I wished to put as much space between myself and my neighbor as I could so I retreated to the back end of the cave and sat down to collect my wits. I did not rest very long for the water was still rising and driving the wildcat towards me, until at last we were getting into close quarters and the wildcat began to growl and spit and make all sorts of noises which scared me so that my heart almost choked me to death by flying into rny mouth. At last the wildcat got so near that 1 feared it would attack me and T began to feel for something with which to defend myself. In some way T happened to strike the strings on the violin, for T had broken the case when I fell. All at once the wildcat became quiet and seemed to be listening. Those sounds had acted like a charm. T picked up the bow and began to play an old tune which I had heard at a circus and now the strangest thing of all happened. I could hear that old cat tumbling around all over the. cave and seeming to perform all manner of “stunts.” W hen 1 stopped playing it lay down and I was not bothered with it again. Yet I did not rest any that night for I could hear the water trickling in over the stones for a long time as it gradually drew near me. Then it began to recede, by morning 1 could see out, and by noon the water had gone down so rapidly that I was able to resume my journey. I took my wildcat with me for it was now perfectly tame. 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