Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 254 of the 1897 volume:

UNIVERSITY 8rM S PUBLIC LIBRARY FORT WAYNE ALLEN CO., IND. M . say ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 1833 01721 8857 Gc 977.2 P97da 1897 Purdue University. . . . Debris UNIVERSITY MAY 9 1949 v w l ib«O v .2210 Keuffel Esser Co s Paragon Drawing Instruments Superior to all others in CONSTRUCTION, Each ,-j FINISH, MATERIAL, DURABILITY, and Instrument rafagOll everything else which goes to make up Quality. Stamped We warrant the instruments to last a lifetime under proper care, and to permanently retain their perfect action. We always carry in stock all the COLLEGE TEXT-BOOKS, SPECIAL NOTE-BOOKS, and REPORT-PAPER used at the University. Overman Wheel Co. ' s VICTOR Baseball, Football, and Gymnasium Goods, Sweaters, Track Uniforms, etc., at lowest prices. 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This LOEB HENE have used for twenty-six years, hence they have gained the con- fidence of the Public for the best grades of Dress Goods, Silks, Dry Goods in all its Branches, Ready-made Suits, Cloaks, Capes, Carpets, Rugs and Millinery. We consider before we buy, hence we have only such to sell which bear consideration. LOEB HENE South Side Pub. Square. 61, 63, 65 and 67 Columbia Street VERNON ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS, HATTERS AND FURNISHERS for the Latest DRESS COATS AND VESTS FOR Styles in Clothing, Ready-made or To-Me SALE OR RENT and 51 S. S. Square | . Ap .. v ___ 1 - r South Third Street (LAJrAYill It. (Refief acfteon St { difov $18.00 114 ©lain freef an feafagette, 3ni . (llpwarb THE M. C LILLY COMPANY COLUMBUS, OHIO COLLEGE AND MILITARY UNIFORMS AND EQUIP- MENTS, OXFORD GOWNS AND CAPS ' ' ® ® ® ® ® w w w SOCIETY GOODS BANNERS, FLAGS, ETC. ©e6m DEDIGMION- IE €?foris is am m M ©The Madk 655902 Proem Hail! All hail! to the Black and Old Gold! With what rapturous joy did we greet thee of old! And why do we love thee, so strong and so true? Because thou ' rt the symbol of dear old Purdue. ' T is not for thy colors so glowing and bright; Nor alone for thy beauty which gleams in the light: Then why do we honor the Black and Old Gold? Because ' t is the emblem of all that we hold So worthy of honor, of love, and so true; Because it waves over our own dear Purdue. We ne ' er shall forget thee, thou banner so fair. And unto thee ever our homage we ' 11 bear; While the inspiration thou freely dost lend, For acting our parts well -may it never end. But strengthen with years. And e ' er may we be, Our dear Alma Mater, true unto thee. Then whenever we see the Black and Old Gold Waving over the campus, bringing back days of old, Our hearts tilled with love, our eyes dim with tears. We will think of our school days, thro ' vistas of years. So this is the reason, with reverence great. To thee, with these words, would we dedicate The pages which follow. And again would we say, That— Deits i-olens — may long wait the day When our ardor shall slacken, our love for thee fail. So we give thee our greetings— Hail! Thrice, all hail! Dedication 2 Staff .... 5-6 Trustees and Faculty . 8-22 The Alumni 23 Classes 24-61 Departments 62-88 Societies .... 89-94 Literary Societies 106-12 J Fraternities J 22-1 45 Athletics .... 152-160 The Wise and Otherwise 161-190 Calendar and Advertisements . 191-210 frlTgRARY4?3I?OR£. - INTRODUCTION HE explosion of sentiment, wit, and wisdom which was billed to come with the appearance of the ' 96 Debeis may or may not have made its identity known: but tliat there may not be any such horrible calamity take place this year, we have decided to launch our feeble efforts upon that vast Literary sea, where so many wrecks occur, not without sonic little degree of apprehension. We were fully aware of the great things that were expected of us, and have made our l est efforts at fulfilling them. No doubt there are some features that are displeasing, but it is our earnest hope that in years to come, when turning over the pages of the book, it may recall pleasant memories of Purdue, or serve as a memento of four of the most busy years of our lives. If it fulfill this hope, its mission has not been in vain. The annual publications of Purdue have always been an honor to the Uni- versity, and a credit to those who made them what they were. Each year it becomes a more difficult task: and little do they who come after us realize that their task will he a still harder one than ours! There is a limit to this ex- cellence, which we are rapidly approaching; and when we attain that limit, suc- cess will lie but added instead of multiplied. We believe that we should profit by the good things done by others, as well as by their mistakes, and we acknowledge the guidance which our predecessors work- has been to us. We did not believe in making the change for the sake of change. We have none but the kindliest feelings for our publishers and engravers, and all others who have contributed in any way to its success. The absence of a white (?) cover on this Debris will perhaps be a disappointment to some. Our only excuse is that we have a few ideas of our own. We would advise all succeeding boards of editors to be likewise considerate and omit it from their publications. In conclusion, we present this book, the result of much worry and effort, to those who appreciate though they criticise; who recognize real merit though they applaud it not. r ygH-O ' Sm w Board of Trustees Six Years Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis Charles B. Stuart, Lafayette William A. Banks, La Porte Four Years John Martin, Brookville James M. Barret, Fort Wayne Job H. Vannatta, Lafayette Two Years David E. Beem, Spencer Sylvester Johnson, Irvington William H. O ' Brien, Lawrenceburg Edward A. Ellsworth, Secretary of Board. Lafavette Officers of the Faculty James Henry Smart, A.M., LL.D. , President, 191 Columbia Street, Lafayette. A.M. Dartmouth. 1870; LL.D., Indiana University, 1883; Sigma Chi; Associate Editor New Hampshire Journal of Education. 1860; Principal of Toledo (Ohioi Schools, 1863-65; Superintendent Fort Wayne Schools, 1865-75; State Superintend- ent of Public Instruction. 1876-82; United States Commissioner to Paris Exposition, 1878; President National Educational Association, 1881 ; President National College Association. 1890. Winthrop Ellsworth Stone, A.M., Ph.D., Vice-President, North Grant Street, West Lafayette. Stanley Coulter, A.M., Ph.D., Secretary of the Faculty. East Columbia street, Lafayette. Elizabeth D. Swan, Librarian. 14 School of Mechanical Engineering V. F. M. (toss, A.M., Professor of Experimental Engineering. A.M.. Wabash, 1888; Instructor in Mechanic Arts, Purdue University, 1879-83; Pro- fessor of Practical Mechanics, 1883-90: Professor of Experimental Engineering since 1890; member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Association for the Advancement of Science. Indiana Academy of Science. John J. Fi.ather, Ph.B., M.M.E., Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Received early education and training abroad; foreman and designer of special machin- ery in New England. 1877-82; graduated in 1885 from Sheffield Scientific School of Yale; designer of special machinery for Ansonia Electric Company; Superintendent of Buffalo Pump Works: Instructor in Mechanical Engineering at Lehigh University, 1888-91; Post-graduate of Cornell; Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers; member Tau Beta Pi; Treasurer of Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education; Secretary of Section D, Ameri- can Association for the Advancement of Science. Richard A. Smart, M.E., Instructor in Engineering Laboratory. Purdue, B.M.E., 1892; M.E., 1893; Assistant in Electrical Laboratory, 1890 91; junior member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; member of the Indiana Academy of Science and of the Indianapolis Engineering Club. John Henry Kxepinger, B.M.E., Assistant in Engineering Laboratory. Clarexce H. Robertson, B.S. , B.M.E., Student-Assistant in Engineering Laboratory. South Dakota Agricultural College. B.S.. ' 93; Purdue, B.M.E., ' 95. Raymond C. Ewry, B.M.E., Student-Assistant in Mechanical Drawing. Mark Dana Stkout, Assistant in Mechanical Laboratory. School of Electrical Engineering Wixdeb Elwell Goldsborough, M.E., Professor of Electrical Engineering. M.E., Cornell University. 1892; Beta Theta Pi: Assistant Engineer to the Colliery Engineer Company. Scranton. Pa.. 1892; in charge of the Electrical Engineering Depart- ment, Arkansas State University, 1893; member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, f the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, I the Indiana Academy of Science. Alexander Wilmeb Duff, A.M., B.Sc. (Edinburgh), Professor of Physics. B.A.. University of New Brunswick. 18SP M.A., University of Edinburgh, Mathematics and Mathematical Physics. 1888: B.A., University of London. 1887: studied in Germany, 1889: original work under Prof. Tait in Edinburgh. 1890: Substitute Professor of Physics in University of Madras. India: Professor of Physics, University of New Brunswick: B.Sc. University Edinburgh. 1893. Charles Pun. Matthews, M.E., Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. Graduate of St. Johnsbury (Vermont) Academy and Cornell University, 1892; Instructor in Cornell since graduation, now in charge of special work in Dynamo Laboratory and lectureron Dynamo-Electric Machinery; joint author of Problems in Physics, and a Laboratory Manual which is used in most of the electrical laboratories of the United States. Samuel N. Taylor, Ph.D., Instructor in Physics. Ph.B., Wesleyan University, 1887; in charge of Experimental Laboratory. Thomson- Houston Electric Works. 1887-91; Professor of Natural Sciences. Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Female College. 1891-93; Junior Fellow in Physics. Clark University. 18 ' J.3 91; Assistant in Physics, Clark University Summer School. 1894: Senior Fellow in Physics, Clark University, 1891-96. Edward Elsworth Reynolds, M.E., Assistant in Electrical Laboratory. B.M.E.. Purdue University, 1891: M.E.. Purdue, 1895. Cloyd Marshall, B.M.E., Student-Assistant in Electrical Laboratory. B.M.E., Purdue University, 1895. William Mutter, Student-Assistant in Electrical Laboratory. B.M.E.. Purdue University, 1896. School of Civil Engineering Fked Mokley, B.S., C.E., Professor of Civil Engineering. Graduate Michigan State Normal School. 1881; B.S., Unversity of Michigan, 1886: C.E., University of Michigan, 1890; two years on location and construction of Santa Fe Rail- road; United States Assistant Engineer for three years; four years at Raisin Valley Seminary; four years at University of Michigan; member of Mechanical Engineering Society and associate member of American Society of Civil Engineers. William Kexdrkk IIatt, A.B., C.E., Associate Professor of Applied Mechanics. A.B.. University of New Brunswick. 1887: C.E.. Cornell University, 1891; Alpha Tan Omega: Sigma Xi: Engineer ' s Office. Intercolonial Railway, one year, 1888; Resident Engineer, construction of Graffton Upson Railway. Massachusetts, 1889; Engineer Windsor Branch Railway, 1890; with Berlin Iron Bridge Company, summer, 1891; Professor Civil Engineering, University of New Brunswick 1891-92: Instructor Civil Engineering. Cornell University. 1892-93; Associate Professor in Civil Engineering, Purdue University. 1893-95; Instructor in Civil Engineering, Cornell University, 1895-96 : Assistant Engineer Ithaca Sewerage System. 1896 ; member of Engineers ' Chili. St. Louis; member of Society for Promotion of Engineering Education, and Indiana Academy of Science. Daniel Benjamin Lutes ' , B.S., C.E., Instructor in Architectural and Sanitary Engineering. Graduate University of Michigan, 1891; Instructor in Topography and Descriptive Geometrv at University of Michigan. 1891-95. School of Science Stanley Coulter, A.M., Ph.D., Professor of Biology. A.B.. Hanover College, 1871; A.M.. 1874; Ph.D.. 1888: Beta Theta Pi: graduate of Wabash College and Harvard University: Principal High School. Logansport. Ind.. 1873-80; Professor of Natural Science. Coates College. 1885-87: Professor of Biology. Purdue University, 1887 : Instructor in Botany. Summer School. University of Wisconsin. 1891; Instructor in Botany in Winona Summer School. 1895 96: President of Indiana Academy of Science, 189G; Fellow of Indiana Academy of Science: Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science: Member of Western Society of Naturalists, and of various educational bodies: Associate Editor of Botanical Gazette, 1877-82; Author Spirogyra under Shock; ' Histology of Foliage Leaf of Taxoderem Distichum; ' Sketch of Jacob Whitman Bailey; Forest Trees of Indiana — Their Distribution and Economic Value; ' Strengthening Cells and Resin-ducts of Coniferae; Noteworthy Indiana Phanerogams; Certain Plants as an Index to Soil Character; Phanerogamic- Flora of Indiana; Saxifragaca? of Indiana: Science Teaching in Grades below the High School (a series of ten articlesi: Causes Leading to an Increase in Crime: The Practical Side of Biology, and numerous short articles on scientific subjects. Joseph Ciiari.es Arthur, D.Sc, Professor of Vegetable Physiology and Pathology. Iowa Agricultural College. B.S., 1872: M.S., 1877: Cornell. D.Sc, 188C: Sigma Xi: Demonstrator in Biology at Iowa Agricultural College. 1877-78: Instructor in Botany at Wisconsin University, 1879-81: Lecturer on Botany. Summer School, University of Minnesota. 1882: Botanist New York Experiment Station. 1S81-S7; Professor Botany Purdue University. 1887 ; member of the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences, Minnesota Academy of Natural Sciences, Societe Mycologique de France. American Society for the Advancement of Science, Society for the Promotion of Agricultural Science, Indiana Academy of Science, etc.: Author of following reports and books: Flora of Iowa: ' ' Iowa Uromyces: Preliminary List of Iowa Uredinea?, and Memorandum of Iowa Ustilaginea?: four reports to New York Agriculture Experiment Station; History and Biology of Pear Blight: Hand-Book of Plant Dissection (with E. R. Barns and J. M. Coulter;; report on Botanical Work in Minnesota: A Physiological Basis for the Comparison of Potato Production: Special Senses of Plants; Uredinea? Exsieeata? et Icones (with E. W. D. Holwayj: Editor of Proceedings of the Madison Botanical Congress of 1893, and author of the [ntroduc tion: Author of The Development of Vegetable Physiology. IS Wintiirop Ellsworth Stone, A.M., Ph.D.. Professor of Chemistry and Director of Chemical Laboratory. B.S., Massachusetts Agricultural College, 1882; Ph.D., Boston University, 1886; studied at University of Gottingen, 188S; Chemist to Massachusetts Experiment Station; Chemist to Tennessee Experiment Station; Professor of Chemistry at Purdue University since 1880; Vice-President of Purdue University since 1892; Member of American Chemical Society: Fellow of American Association for Advancement of Science: Fellow of Indiana Academy of Science: Member of Society for Promotion of Agricultural Science: Asso- ciate Editor of Agricultural Science. Percy Norton Evans, B.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry. Graduate McGill University, Montreal. 1890, B.S.; Assistant in Chemical Laboratory at the same university; Student in University of Leipzig, 1891-93, under Professor Evon Meyer; Ph.D., 1803; Honorary Fellow. Clark University, Worcester, Mass., 1893-91; Assistant in Chemical Laboratory, Wesleyan University, 1891-95. K.v TiiEKixE E. Goldex, M.S., Instructor in Biology. Graduate Massachusetts State Normal, 1886; Purdue, B.S., 1890; M.S., 1S92; Assistant Botanist Indiana Experiment Station, 1890-01; Present position since 18 93; Member of American Association for Advancement of Science; Fellow of National Science Club. William Henry Test, M.S., Instructor in Chemistry. B.S.. Purdue University, 1892; M.S., 1893. Severance Burrage, B.S., Instructor in Sanitary Science. Graduate Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1892; Assistant in Biology in the same institution, 1892-93: Assistant Biologist to Massachusetts State Board of Health and Lecturer on Microscopical Examination of Drinking Waters at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1893-95. Department of Mathematics Clarence Ahiatiiar Waldo, A.M., Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics. Graduate Wesleyan University, 1875, A.B. : 1878, A.M. : Professor of Mathematics and Natural Science at Drew Female Seminary. 1875-76 ; Professor Latin and Mathe- matics at Hackettstown Collegiate Institute, 1876-77 ; instructor in Mathematics and Registrar at Wesleyan University. 1877-81 ; Professor Mathematics and Vice President Hackettstown Collegiate Institute. 1882-83 ; studied in Universities of Leipsic and Munich. 1882-8.1 ; Professor Mathematics Rose Polytechnic Institute. 1883-91 : Pro- fessor Mathematics De Pauw University, 1891-95 : President Indiana College Associa- tion, 1891; Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science: Ph.D.. 1M94 ; Author of •• Manual of Descriptive Geometry. Moses Cobh Stevens, A.M., Professor of Higher Mathematics. A.M., 1882, Earlham College; Professor of Mathematics Haverford College, 1859-63 ; Principal Salem, Ohio, High School, 1867-76 ; present position since 1883 : member of Indiana College Association. National Teachers ' Association. Indiana Academy of Science, American Mathematical Society. Thomas Greene Alfobd, A.M., Professor of Mathematics. Graduated from Indiana University. 1871 : Member Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity ; studied at Indiana State Normal School; received degree A.M. from the Pedagogical Depart- ment of Indiana University in 1888. Eeastus Test, M.S., M.D., Professor of Mathematics. Received M.S. from Earlham. 1886, and M.D. from University of Michigan. 1868 ; Professor of Botany and Chemistry Earlham. 18G5-72 : Professor Chemistry Willamette University, 1876 ; Principal of Raisin Valley Seminary. Mich. : patron of Central Academy at Plaintield, Ind. Edwin M. Blake, E.M., Ph.D., Instructor in Mathematics. E.M., School of Mines, 1890: Ph.D., Columbia College, 1893; fellow in Mechanical Engineering, Columbia School of Mines. 1890-91 ; fellow in Mathematics. Columbia College, 1891-93; Assistant in Mathematics. Columbia College, and Instructor in Mathematics, Barnard College. 1893-95 ; student in Mathematics at the Universities of Leipsic, Berlin, and Goettingen, 1895-96. 20 Department of Literature, History and Language Thomas Francis Mohan, A.B.. Ph.D., Professor of History and Political Economy. Graduated at University of Michigan. 1887, A.B.; studied law supplementary to history and political science; admitted to the Michigan bar, 1887; Superintendent of Schools at Elk River, Minnesota, 1887-92; entered graduate course of study at Johns Hopkins University, 1893. receiving degree Ph.D., 1895; held scholarship in history in 1891 and the fellowship during 1894-95. Mrs. Emma Most McRae, Lady Principal and Professor of English Literature. Educated at Brookville College, Ind.; Principal Muncie High School. 1867-83; Principal Marion High School. 1883-87; member of National Teachers ' Association, also a mem- ber of the State Teachers ' Association. Glen Levin Swiggett, A.M.. Instructor in German and Spanish. Educated in public schools of Indiana: graduated at University of Indiana, 1888, A.B.; received degree A.M. from the same institution, 1893: student at Johns Hopkins, 1889-90 and 1892-93; Instructor in German and French at University of Michigan. 1890 92; Instructor in German, French and Spanish at Plymouth Institute. Indianapolis Acad- emy, High School, etc., of Indianapolis, Indiana, 1893-95; read paper, Die-Volksthuens- lichen der Poesie Grundlagen Stein mars von Klingnau, before the Modern Language Association of the Central States; other papers read: Germanic W; The Relation of the Finnsburg to Beowolf : French Literary Criticism: German Words in Spanish. Pauline Mariotte Davies, Ph.D., Professor of French. Madame Davies was born in Paris, where at an early age she competed for and won a scholarship in the Ecole Normale Superieure, and five years later received a diploma from the Universitie de France: Professor of French in Bridgewater Ladies ' College, an affiliation of Cambridge University, England, until her marriage; Professor of French and General History in Findlay College, Ohio, 1885-1895, from which she received the doctor ' s degree, in cursu; Professor of French in Milwaukee and Downer Colleges, 1895-9(3; also instructor for last five years in Bay View Summer University. Mary Doan, B.L., M.S., Instructor in English Literature. B.S., Purdue, 1891: B.L., Earlham College. 1892: M.S., Purdue. 1893; graduate student, Cornell University, 1893-95; Principal Hesper Academy, 1895-96. Joachim Rein-hard, Instructor in German. N A.O_ NEW PROFESSORS Department of Practical Mechanics Michael Joseph Golden, M.E., Professor of Practical Mechanics. Special Student. Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Instructor Mechanical Draw- ing, High School, Hyde Park. Massachusetts, 1882-83: Instructor in Shops, Purdue University, 1884-90; present position since 1890; M.E.. Purdue University, 1891: member of Indiana Academy of Science; American Society of Mechanical Engineers: American Society of Naval Engineers; Manual Training Teachers ' Association of America. William Payson Turner, Instructor in Machine Work. Graduate Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1886. James David Hoffman, B.M.E., M.E., Instructor in Wood Shop. B M.E.. Purdue University, 1889; M.E.. Purdue University, 1893; member A. S. M. E. Charles Peterson, B.C.E., Instructor in Mechanical Drawing. B.C.E., Purdue University, 1891. John Elmer Kolb, B.M.E., Assistant in Forge-Room. B.M.E., Purdue University, 1893. Paul William Covert, B.M.E., Assistant in Foundry. B.M.E., Purdue University, 1895. Alpho Pierce Jamison, B.M.E., Student-Assistant in Wood Shop. B.M.E., Purdue University, 1895; Kappa Sigma. Augustus C. Spiker, B.M.E., Student-Assistant in Wood Shop. B.M.E., Purdue University, 1896. 23 School of Agriculture Charles S. Plumb, U.S.. Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station and Professor of Animal Industry and Dairying. Massachusetts Agricultural College. 1882: Associate Editor ' ' Rural New Yorker, 1883-84. First Assistant New York Experiment Station, Geneva. 1884-87: Professor of Agriculture University of Tennessee, Knoxville. and Assistant Director Tennessee Experiment Station. 1887-90: Editor and Founder of Agricultural Science. Vols. I to V: Secretary-Treasurer of Society for the Promotion of Agricultural Science: Fellow of the American Society for the Advancement of Science: President of the Indiana State Dairy Association. 1891-92-93 96. William Caroi.l Latta, M.S., Professor of Agriculture. B.S.. Michigan Agricultural College. 1877: M.S.. 1882; Foreman Horticultural Depart- ment Michigan Agricultural College. 1880: Assistant in Agricultural Department, same college. 1881 ; Instructor Agriculture. Horticulture and Superintendent of Farm, Purdue. 1882-83: Professor of Agriculture. 1883-88: Superintendent of Farmers ' Institutes. 1889-90; member of American Association for the Advancement of Science. James Troop, M.S., Professor of Horticulture and Entomology. B.S.. Michigan Agricultural College. 1878: M.S.. same college, 1882: Assistant in Botany and Agriculture, Michigan Agricultural College, 1880-83; member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Forestry Congress. American Horticultural Society. American Pomological Society. Secretary of Indiana Horticul- tural Society. Henry Augustus Houston, A.M., A.C., State Chemist of Indiana. Professor of Agricultural Chemistry, Chemist Indiana Agricultural Experiment Station, Director of Indiana Weather Service. A.B.. Bowdoin College, 1879: A.M.. 1882: A.C.. Purdue, 1882: Zeta Psi: Assistant Chemistry and Physics, Bowdoin, 1879-80: Science Teacher, Lafayette High School. 1880-82: Principal. 1882-81: Professor Physics. Purdue, 1884-88: Acting State Chemist. 1884-87: President of the Association Official Agricultural Chemists. 1894-95: President of Lincoln Club, Lafayette, 1894-95: Fellow A.A.A.S.: Member of American Chemical Society and German Chemical Society; Vice President of the American Forestry Association; author of various papers in State Reports: Bulletins 5. 10, 18, 29. 31. 33, 34. 38. 48. 53, 55 of Purdue Experiment Station. 24 Arville Wayne Bitting, D.V.M., B.S., Professor of Veterinary Science. B.S., Purdue University. 1891; D.V.M., Iowa State College, 1895; Veterinarian to the Florida Agricultural College and Experiment Station, 1891-93; Veterinarian to Purdue University and Experiment Station, 1893 to date; published Bulletins 25, 26 and 28, Florida Experiment Station, Bulletin 58, Purdue Experiment Station. William Stuart, B.S., Assistant Botanist to Experiment Station. B.S., University of Vermont, 1894; Kappa Sitjma; Assistant Horticulturist to Vermont Experiment Station, 1890-93; Assistant Chemist on World ' s Fair Dairy Test, 1893; Assistant Botanist to Indiana Experiment Station, 1891-96; member of the Indiana Academy of Science and of the Indiana Horticultural Society. William J. Jones, Jr., B.S., M.S., Assistant State Chemist of Indiana. B.S.. Purdue, 1891; M.S. Purdue, 1892; Assistant in Chemistry, Purdue, 1891-92. Jesse M. Barrett, B.S., A.C., Assistant Chemist Indiana Agricultural Experiment Station. B.S.. Purdue, 1891; A.C., Purdue. 1895. School of Pharmacy A ; .- 1 1 1 1 i : Lawrence Green, A.M., Ph.C, Dean, and ProfessOT of Chemistry in School of Pharmacy. Ph.C. University of Michigan, 1882. M.D.. Indiana Medical, 1894. Ph.D.. Franklin. 1895. Julius William Stukmer, Ph.G., Professor of Pharmacy. Ph.C. Purdue University, 1891. George Spitzer, Ph.G., Lecturer in Operative Pharmacy. Ph.G.. Purdue University, 1889. Benjamin Hoak, Ph.G., Instructor in Pharmacy. Ph.G.. Purdue University. 1892. Leonard Dank Wokden, Ph.G., Assistant in Pharmacy. Ph.G., Purdue University, 1893. School of Art Laura A. Fry, Professor of Industrial Art. Pupil of William Fry, Thomas S. Noble, Louis Rebisso, Cincinnatti; Kenyon Cox and William M. Chase. New York; member of Art Students League of New York: Professor of Industrial Art. Purdue University, 1891-93; Instructor in Wood-Carving, Chautau- qua, for several years. Miss Anna Embree Bailer, B.S., Instructor in Wood-Carving. B.S., Purdue, 18SG: Philalethean Society. 2li Association of Indianapolis J. W. Noel, ' 92, President. Fred. W. Morgan. Vice-President. Dr. Jos. R. Perry, ' 93, Secretary. Charles Remster, ' 89, Treasurer. Association of Chicago Jno. T. McCutcheon, ' 89, President. Wm, J. Etten, ' 92, Vice-President. Albert Scheible, ' 88, Secretary Treasurer. General Association H. A. Histon. ' 82, President. J. W. Noel, ' 92, Vice-President. Katherine E. Golden, ' 90, Secretary. H. H. Vinton, ' 85, Treasurer. Executive Committee Dan. J. Dorsey, ' 90, Ira A. Jaques, ' 91. Jno. S. Wrioht, ' 92. 27 1. Van Wagenen Alling, Madison, Ind., B.C.E., Sigma Chi ; Skulls of 13. Thesis : A Study of Column Formula 3 , with Experiments. 2. William Franklin Allison, Brookings, S. Dak. B.C.E. Thesis : The Design of a Single- hinged Parabolic Arch Bridge. Albert F. Alward, South Bend, Ind.. B.C.E. Carlyle; Football Team, ' 94 95-96; Track Team, ' 96-97. Thesis: Design of a Single- Track Railway Bridge. George Y. Axtki.l. Bloomtield, Ind., B.M.E. Sijjina Alpha Epsilon : Class Field-Manager, ' 96; Member of Tammany Hall. Thesis: Efficiency Test of the Municipal Arc-Lighting Plant (if the C ' it_ of Martinsville. Indiana. Linx.kls Earl Baker. Otterbein, Ind., B.M.E. Thesis: Design of a Direct Connected Con- tinuous-Current Dynamo and Gas-Engine. William E. Barlow. Plainfield, Ind., B.M.E. Thesis: Design of a Pneumatic Crane. Frank Elwin Bates. Winchester. Ind.. B.C.E. Sigma Nu ; Sub-guard and Tackle on Foot- ball Team, ' 96; Director, P.A.A., ' 97 ; Manag ing Editor, Civil Engineering Annual, ' 97. Thesis: Water- Works System for Winchester, Indiana. 30 R. E. Bateson, Detroit, Mich., B.M.E., Y.M.C. A.; Class Field-Marshal. ' 97: Mech. Eng. Society ; Football Team, ' 95. Thesis: Design of a Direct Connected Continuous-Current Dvnamo and Gas-Engine. John Bi ' RKE Bayard. Vincennes, Ind.. B.M.E. Sigma Nu ; Skulls of 1. ' ! ; Assistant Business- Manager, ' 97 Debris: Member of Tammany Hall. Thesis : Running Resistance of Arma- tures. 10. Wm. Wellington Bradfield, Grand Rapids, Mich.. B.M.E. Thesis : Dynamo Efficiency Test, and the Effect of Variation of Length of Air Gap. J. Dempster Brownell, Lassellville, N. Y.. B.C.E. Sigma Alpha Epsilon ; Carlyle; Civil Engineering Society ; Class President in Soph. Year ; President. Carlyle, ' 96-97 ; Vice- President and Treasurer, Purdue Athletic Association ; Vice-President and President. Civil Engineering Society ; Associate Editor, Exponent. Sophmore and Junior years ; Annuals, ' 94-95-97. Thesis : Design of a Dam across the Wabash River at Lafayette. Indiana. 12. Earl H. Browning, Lafayette, Ind., B.M.E. Tau Beta Pi ; Carlyle. Thesis : The Experi- mental Development of a Single-Phase Alter- nating-Current Motor. l.i. William C. Bdnnel, Hagerstown. Ind.. B.C.E. Tau Beta Pi: First Cornet, Purdue Band. Tin-sis : Water- Works System for Hagers- town. Indiana. Charles Caffebty, Hornellsville. X. V.. B.M.E. Vice-President. Class ' 95-96. Thesis: Design for a Direct Connected Continuous-Current Dynamo and Gas-Engine. Chas. E. Cheney. Moran, Ind.. B.C.E. Thesis : Discussion of Materials in Indiana, including Ti ' sts for Improvement of Streets and Roads. James Harlan Clark. Wilson. Ind.. B.S. Emer- sonian ; Critic. Treasurer, Vice-President, and President of Emersonian ; Open Meetings, 91-95 ; Annuals, ' 96. Thesis : The Ostend Manifesto. Thomas A. Clark. Carthage, Ind., B.C.E. Tau Beta Pi ; President of Class, 97 ; President of Civil Engineering Society. Thesis: Analysis of Stresses in Framed Structures by Method of Least Work. :s-2 18. Eugene S. Cooper, Crown Point. Ind., B.M.E. Thesis : Efficiency Test of Baldwin Com- pound Locomotive Engine. Horace E. Crockette. Lafayette. Ind., B.S. Sanitary Science Club. Thesis : Some Ex- periments on the Efficiency of Certain Disin- fectants, with Bibliography of Disinfection and Disinfectants. 20. Guy Elon Ditzler, Hinsdale, 111., B.M.E. Carlyle. Thesis : Running Resistance of Armatures. 21. Emma Doane. Westtield, Ind., B.L. B.S.; B.L. from Earlham College, ' 94 ; President Phila- lethean, ' 97. Thesis: Early History of the Settlement of Friends in Indiana. S. C. Dobson, Brownsburg, Ind., B.S. Thesis : Union of Sugars with Alcohols and Ketones. lhtiiv . Dkyden, Martinsville, Intl.. B.M.E. Business Manager of Class, :u 95; Athletic Editor of Exponent, ' 94 95, ' 95 96; Editor-in- Chief, Debris (resigned); Business Manager l ifP.A.A..W: Member of Tammany Hall. Thesis: Efficiency Tests of the Municipal A.rc-Lighting Plant of the Cit) of Martins ville, Indiana. Walteb Estebline, Dunfee, End., B.M.E. Sigma Nu : Tau Beta Pi ; Full-back. Football Team: President of P.A.A.. ' 96; Member Tammany Hall ; Literary Editor. It Debris. Thesis: Design of an Apparatus to Measure Directly and Comparatively the Permeability and Hysteresis of Iron and Steel. George Minot Finney. Chicago. 111.. B.M.E. Sigma Alpha Epsilon ; Member Tammany Hall. Thesis: Test of the Merchants ' Light- ing Plant. ■20. C. Reed Gregg. Lafayette. Ind.. B.M.E. Thesis: The Experimental Development of a Single Phase Alternating-Current Motor. G. Frank Hamilton. St. Joe Station. Ind.. B.C.E. Tau Beta Pi. Thesis: Design of a Circular 655902 W. C Halstbad, Kirkpatrick, Ind., B.M.E. Sigma Alpha Epsilon ; Tau Beta Pi ; Emer- sonian; Annuals, 97: Director, P.A. A.. 95-96: Football Team, ' 96. Thesis : The Effect of Valve Proportion upon the Efficiency of Locomotive Schenectady. 29. William T. Hensley, Anderson. Ind., B.M.E. Tau Beta Pi : Captain of Artillery. Thesis : Experimental Determination of Internal Dis- tribution of Magnetism. 30. Michael Creed Hinderlider, Medora, Ind., B.C.E. Carlyle ; Senior Captain, Corps of Cadets. Thesis : Design of a High-School Building. 31. William Lewis Hodukins, Chicago, 111., B.C.E. Sigma Nu : Skulls of 13 ; Second Lieutenant, ' 95 ; First Lieutenant, ' 96 ; Adjutant, ' 97 ; Captain, Bicycle Corps. Thesis : A Discus- sion of Roads and Pavements. George W. Horn, Lafayette, Ind., B.M.E. Thesis: The Design of a Power Plant. Samuel Gilbert Jimp, Muncie, Intl., B.S. Emersonian: Sanitary Science Club; Presi dent, Emersonian. ' 97; Center on Football Team, ' 96; Secretary, P.A.A.. 96; Assistant Business Manager, Exponent. 95 96 ; Pioneers of ' 97; Historian, Senior Class: Assistant Editor-in-Chief. ' 97 Debris. Thesis: A Com- parative Study of the Vertebrate Brain. Claude H. Kesslek, Anderson. Iud., B.M.E. ( ' arlyle : President, Carlyle. ' 90 ; Annuals. ' 96- 97 ; First Lieutenant. Co. B., ' 91-95 ; Mechani- cal Engineering Society; Editor-in-Chief, ' 97 Debris. Thesis: Machinery Friction of Loco- motive Schenectady. 35. Lloyd Everett King, Avilla, Ind., B.M.E. Tau Beta Pi. Thesis: The Design of a Direct Connected Continuous-Current Dyna- mo and Gas-Engine. 36. J. C. Kinsley, Fort Madison, Iowa. B.M.E. Sigma Alpha Epsilon ; Skulls of 13. Thesis : The Effect of Valve Properties upon Efficiency of Locomotive Schenectady. 37. D Edward B. Kirk. Jacksonville. 111.. B.M.E. Phi Delta Theta : Tau Beta Pi ; President of Car- lyle, ' 96; Annuals. ' 95-96; Literary Editor of Exponent. Thesis : Experimental Determi- nation of Internal Distribution of Magnetism. 36 39. Eva Lbonoee Linn, Lafayette, Ind., B.S. Cosmos Club; Philalethean, Treasurer, ' 91-95; Vice-President, ' 95 ; Annuals, ' 96-97 ; Class Historian, ' 95 and ' 96 ; Secretary of Class, ' 96- 97; Literary Editor of ' 97 Debris. Thesis: Efficiency of Various Yeasts in Bread. J. B. Meriam, Randolph. 0., B.M.E. Emerson- ian; Y.M.C.A. Thesis: Efficiency Tests of Baldwin Compound Locomotive-Engine. 40. Jules B. Meyer, Brookville, Ind., B.S. Thesis New Apparatus for Study of Impact. 41. Warren Edmund Moore, Lafayette, Ind., B.C.E. Phi Delta Theta ; Skulls of 13 ; Pioneers of ' 97. Thesis : Design for Highway Bridge. C. W. Morey, Quincy, Mich., B.M.E. Thesis Efficiency Tests of Recently Designed Trans formers. 37 Terebl Eugene Mouse. Wabash, Ind.. Ph.B.. R.C.E.; Ph.B.. De Pauw University, ' 95 ; Phi Delta Theta ; Tau Beta Pi. Thesis: Design of Plate-Girder Arch, with Hinged Ends. ii. George Francis Mug, Lafayette, Ind., B.M.E. Mechanical Engineering Society. Thesis: Design of 250 H. P. Compound Condensing Marine-Engine. 45. George Wesley Munro, Grand Rapids, Mich., B.M.E. Thesis: Dynamo Efficiency Test, and Effect of the Variation of the Length of Air ( iap. William Harrison North. Portland. Ind.. B.C.E. Emersonian: Pioneers of ' 07: Civil Engineering Society; Second Lieutenant, ' 0J 95 ; Treasurer, Emersonian, 07. Thesis : West Lafayette Sewer System. Chiyo Kichi Ogiwara, Tokio . Japan. B.K., B.M.E.: B.S.. Kigakushi (University of Tokio), ' 01 : Carlyle, Treasurer, ' 96; Vice-President. ' 07. 48. L. C. Parkkk, Vale Summit, Md., B.M.E. Thesis: Strength of Materials. 40. David Clarence Pfendler, Moral, Ind., B.S. Emersonian, Secretary, ' 96; Vice-President. - 97. Thesis : The Nitrogen Content of Hu- mus as an Index of Soil-Fertility. 50. T. De Vol Phillips. Shelbyville, Ind., B.M.E. Kappa Sigma ; Skulls of 13. Thesis : Test of an Electric Coal-Mining Plant. 51. Melvin A. Price, Lafayette, Ind.. B.M.E. Tau Beta Pi. Thesis: Photometric Test, and Test of Inclosed Arc Lamps and [Arc Lamp Carbons. 52. Hiram Clifford Ridgely, Lafayette, Ind. 3. (Iakland P. Robinson, Danville, Va.. B.M.E. Kappa Sigma: Tail Beta Pi. Thesis: The Effect of the Valve Proportions upon Loco- motive Schenectady. Albert Richard Ross, Lafayette. Ind., B.S. Sanitary Science Club: Department Editor. Exponent. 96-97; Class- Yell Leader, ' 96-97. Thesis: The Pollution of Wabash River at Lafayette. Indiana: A Comparative Study of the Chemical. Bacteriological, and Microscopi- cal Analysis of Samples from Above and Below the City. John Harrison Skinner. Romney. Ind.. B.S. Emersonian ; Annuals. ' 97 ; First Lieutenant. Co. A., 96; Captain, Co. D., 97. Thesis: The Sanitary Condition of Water for Live- stock. Robert Colfax Smith, Reynolds, Ind. B.C.E. Tau Beta Pi ; Civil Engineering Society ; Emersonian. President. ' 90 : First Lieutenant, Co. C, ' 95 ; Local Editor of Exponent, ' 95-96; Literary Editor, 97 Debris. Thesis: The Design of a Sewer System for Monticello, Indiana. Harry M. Spahr, Indianapolis. Ind.. B.C.E. Sigma Nu : Skulls of 13. Thesis : Plan for the Utilization of the Wild-Cat Stream at Lafayette, Indiana. 58. Maktha D. Stevens, West Lafayette, Ind., B.S., B.C.E.; B.S., Purdue, ' 94; Philalethean. Thesis: Joseph Gordon Swain, Indianapolis, Ind.. B.M.E. Kappa Sigma ; Skulls of 13 ; Vice- President of Irving. ' 96 ; Manager Glee Club, ' 95-96 ; First Lieutenant of Artillery, ' 95-96 ; Captain Quartermaster, ' 96-97; Sergeant- at-Arms of Class, ' 95-96. Thesis : Test of an Electric Coal-Mining Plant. William Christopher Taylor, Lafayette, Ind.. B.C.E. Sigma Alpha Epsilon ; Skulls of 13; Pioneers of ' 97 ; Secretary, Civil Engineering Society, ' 97. Thesis : Design of a Dam across the Wabash River at Lafayette, Indiana. Robert B. Treat, Orange, Conn., B.M.E. Tau Beta Pi. Thesis : The Design of an Appa- ratus to Determine, Comparatively and Directly, the Permeability and Hysteresis of Iron and Steel. 62. Jacob Enos Trover, Kokomo, Ind., B.C.E. Emersonian ; Civil Engineering Society. Thesis : West Lafayette Sewer System. Ira A. Throsh. Auburn. Intl.. B.M.E. Thesis: Photometric Test and Comparison of Inclosed Arc Lamps and Arc-Lamp Carbons. Rudolph Tschentscheb, Indianapolis, Ind., B.M.E. Phi Delta Theta : Skulls of 13; Tau Beta Pi: Manager. Mandolin Club, ' 96-97; Sergeant-at-Arms, Senior Class: President. Mechanical Engineering Society. Thesis: Design of a 250 H. P. High-Speed Yacht Engine. John Wallace, Orland, Ind.. B.M.E. Tau Beta Pi. Thesis: Efficiency of Recently Designed Transformers. (50. Frank Matsox Walts. Logansport. Ind.. B.C.E. Tau Beta Pi: Y.M.C A. : Art Editor. ' 97 Debris. Thesis: The Application of the Prin- ciple of Virtual Velocities to Bridge Analysis. Nicholas T. Wkitzel, Frankfort. Ky., B.M.E. Thesis : Determination of the Draw-Bar Pull of Different Types of Street-Car Equipments Under Various Conditions of Track and Grade. 42 68. Walter Howard Wheelek, Indianapolis. Ind.. B.C.E. Phi Delta Theta; Skullsof 13; Irving: Civil Engineering Society : Glee Club, ' 95-96, ' 96-97; President, Irving, ' 96; Annuals, ' 96; Assistant Business Manager. Exponent. Thesis : Design of a Draw-Span. 69. Earle White. Quaker, Ind.. B.M.E. Thesis : Determination of the Draw-Bar Pull of Dif- ferent Types of Street-Car Equipments under Various Conditions of Track and Grade. Ralph S. Wickersham, Western Springs. 111.. B.M.E. Thesis: Machinery Friction of Locomotive Schenectady. 11. Carl Cole Wiley, Fowler. Ind., B.S.. Sigma Chi ; Skulls of 13 ; Captain. Baseball Team. ' 96-97. Thesis: A Systematic Study of Trichomes. Paul Francis Williams. Hagerstown, Ind., B.M.E. Sigma Nu ; Tau Beta Pi ; Vice-Presi- dent of [Class, ' 96-97. Thesis : Efficiency Test of Merchants ' Lighting Plant. Lee E. Wolgemuth, Mitchell, South Dakota, B.S.. M.S.. B.M.E.; B.S., ' 91 ; M.S., 94, South Dakota Agricultural College. Thesis : Effect on Economy of Different Methods of Govern- ing a Two-Cylinder Compound Corliss Engine. Ollie Shanks Wright, Salem, Ind., B.C.E. Thesis : Design of Single Intersection Pratt Railroad Bridge. Daisy Jane Zorns, Lafayette, Ind.. B.S. Cosmos Club ; Philalethean, Treasurer. ' 97. President, ' 96 : Annuals. ' 90 and ' 97 ; Vice-President. Y.W.C.A., ' 96; Historian of Class, ' 94-95; Secretary of Class, ' 95-96 ; Literary Editor of ' 97 Debris. Thesis: Efficiency of Various Yeasts in Bread. 41 Class of ' 97 Motto Virtute et Lahore Colors Nile Green and Myrtle Green Yell Rip! Rah! Razoo! Zip! Boom! Bazoo! Wall! Hoo! Hullabaloo! Ninety- Seven! Old Purdue T. A. Clark, President. Eva L. Linn, Secretary. R. E. Bateson, Field Manager. S. G. Jump, Historian. Officers P. F. Williams, Vice-President. R. B. Treat, Treasurer. F. E. Bates, Athletic Director. Rudolph Tschentscher, Sergeant-at-Arms. A. R. Ross, Department Ed. Exponent. ' 97 History jjii fully portray the history of the class wh C$? INDOOR GAMES s -£) ich is now reaching the threshold of active life, would be impossible in tin- brief space allotted to this article. So we shall enumerate a few of the more important events in the transition from Prep, to Senior, for the history of this class begins with the important personage, the Pur- due Prep. This year of childhood ' s happy days was soon spent, and we entered the University bearing the distinguished name and manners of Freshmen, and during this year our prestige as a class was firmly established. W r e had passed successfully through the difficult and intricate feat of matriculation, and thought that the world was now ours to do with as we saw fit. But, alas! our fond hopes were shattered when we were ' -asked to remain after chapel. One high in authority addressed us with: Some people are born either geniuses or fools. Some of yon. I have no doubt, are geniuses, but I am inclined to think the greater part are fools. Do you know anything? Are you all fools? Now this disturbance must cease, or off come your heads. But why continue the harrowing details? Sufficient to say. we remember that address. As Sophomores we had the pleasure of assisting our friends, the Seniors, in a game of foot-ball with the Juniors and Freshmen, and 101 were the ones who celebrated after the game. An effort of the Freshmen to display flags from all the buildings was noted: but the Hags were removed, and are still held in sacred reverence by our ••Keeper id ' the Records. Thus onward, through Sophomore and Junior, we passed with diminished numbers, but with all our earnestness and enthusiasm. As Seniors we have felt the responsibility which rested upon us. and have striven to set a high standard for our successors. 41 ; Under our four years of Leadership many events of importance have occurred. A state championship of field sports has been won. Purdue ' s superiority in foot-ball has been repeatedly proved. We watched with tearful eyes the de- struction of Heavilon Hall, but with joyful hearts the dedication of a new building — its superior in every way. And to the honor of this class it can truly be said, without fear of contradiction, that we were the first class to take active steps against cribbing. Our superiority in athletics has been demonstrated to the evident dissatis- faction of other classmen. But such mementoes of athletic prowess are fleeting, yea, even stealeth away in the night, as did our banner, won in the gymnasium contest. But not alone in physical contests were we leaders. We have among our numbers mathematicians, physicists, scientists, and engineers, who will bring fame to themselves and honor to their A ma Muter. Yes, we have had members of this class who have mastered the intricacies of differential and integral calculus and French verbs, without text-books. And soon the members of this class, who have spent four of the best years of their lives within these halls of learning, will have gone forth to enter upon the active duties of life. Looking backward upon these happy years, it fills our hearts with feelings akin to sadness to think that we who have toiled over the same lessons, shared the same victories and defeats, must part, some of us never to meet again. But let us hope that we may be permitted to renew our friendship in the future, that our classmates will not lie ghosts in the closed chambers of the past, but helping, loving friends. We feel assured that in the future, when wearied with the cares of a business or professional life, we may hear of those who, as they climb the ladder of fame, will reflect credit upon their Alma Muter and the class of ' 97. Class of ' 98 Motto Spiritus Temporis Colors Maroon and Old Gold Yell Kil Yi! Yi! Yi! Sis! boom! bah! Ninety -Eight! Ninety-Eight! Rah! Rah! Rah! John M. Fisk, President. C. L. Hayes, Treasurer. L. B. Webb, Athletic Director. V. K. Cassady, Athletic Manager. C. G. Ferris, Local Ed. Exponent. Officers Lela C. Hoffman, Vice-President. Mayme Boulds, Historian. W. K. Steele. Business Manager. Annie Laurie Ross, Secretary. A. U. Loeb, Sergeant-at-Arnis. M SPm ' TUS TEM f, f History of ' 98 As the little streams gather together to form the mighty river, so gath- ered the individual members to form the Class of ' 98. Our entrance into col- lege was much like that of other classes, except that with us came a new era for Purdue. It was through our noble actions and high class standing while preps, that the faculty decided that it was not children who entered prepdom, but men and women; and since these men and women were so much needed in the college proper, prepdom must no longer exist; and the next year it was a thing of the past. By this action the standard of Purdue was raised, and we have the glory of knowing that we helped to raise it. In the year ' 96 we came forth as Juniors, and here we are patiently wait- ing for the Fall of ' 97 to start us out as wise and noble Seniors. In glancing over the list of Juniors, the first thing to attract notice is the great number of famous names. Some are famed for their political ability; others for their great literary productions; and still others as great and noble scien- tists. In the athletic field our men have stood highest. What would be the glory of the Black and Old Gold, were it not for our famous men? Who has not heard of the famous Webb, the good-natured Moore, and noble Mallott, Hall, Goben, and others too numerous to mention ? In the Fall of ' 94, we blossomed forth as Freshmen, being the pride and joy of the faculty, for never in the history of Purdue had there been so large and brilliant a class. In ' 95 we entered upon our Soph, year; two notable events took place. The first was our picnic, at which event we were thor- oughly introduced to the society of Lafayette. The other was the development of a number of artists. These men usually painted in glowing colors, and it is said that their paintings stood at the top of the ladder. It is said that the deeds of great men live after them. Some who read this history may mistake our just egotism for conceit, and wonder wherein lies the secret of our fame. The secret of fame lies in doing what you can do well. We can do all things well; so our fame, unlike that of former classes, has been unrivaled. Historian. ' BATTLE ;K INI . 50 Class of ' 99 Motto Row, not drift Colors Fink and Gray Yell Ka-zaw! Ka-zoo! 7 Ka-zaw! Ka-zoo! ! We yell! We yell For!! old Purdue!!! Hoo rah hi! Hoo rah hine! ! Eighteen Hundred and Ninety-nine ! ! ! Officers W. A. Dkake. President. Clarke Williams, Vice-President. M. B. Wishard, Treasurer. Pearl Siddons, Secretary. C. S. Sample, Field-Marshal. Parker Hitt. Local Ed. Exponent Claude Riddle, Business Manager. Mary E. Little. Historian. Percy Hauser. Sergeant-at-Arms. History of ' 99 In their Freshman year the Class of ' 99 fairly took Purdue by Storm, ami made themselves at home at once. Their large number rather alarmed the faculty, it must be confessed, because of lack of room; but they were relieved by the thought that they would soon have 9! reduced to a more convenient number. So each professor did his best in the way of tests and examinations; but. alas! vain hopes, their courage was dauntless; long before the first term was over, the faculty knew all of them had come to stay. Then rooms were fitted up to accommodate the class, instead of the number being cut down to suit the rooms. The few vacancies which occurred at the beginning of the Sophomore year were almost wholly tilled; some by students from other colleges, realizing the benefit to be obtained by being a member of Purdue ' 99. The idass has furnished a number of strong, active members to the Lite- rary Societies, and many times have its literary productions appeared in the Exponent. Although she has not thrown herself into athletics to such an extent that her higher development has been impaired, she has a record of which no class need be ashamed. In the football season the Freshmen accepted a challenge from the Sophomores; but when they saw how ' 99 played, fear crept into the hearts of the Freshmen, and they withdrew their challenge, acknowledging their inferiority. ' 99 holds the class base-ball championship. The story of the paint war is familiar. How lavish J 99 was with her paint! We did put our ' 99 on the water-tower in large, beautiful figures, and the Water Works Co., appreciating the effort, removed the ladder that others might not do them harm. This showed in a mild way that they thought ' 99 was the only class worthy of having its autograph in so prominent a place. The class standing is high, showing that their motto, Row, not Drift (referred to by some as Walk, not Hide ' ' ) has been their constant watch- word. Tims it shall alwavs lie. Historian. t-?v--. Class of ' 00 Motto : 0MWiS- S-, ■never-p Colors Greenest Green Yell Hilly! Billy! Bally! Boo! Zip! Zany! Zali! i goo! Old Purdue! Rah! Rali! Rah! Officers Charles F. Flinn, President. Willakd N. Reiser, Vice-President. Paul W. Mavity, Secretary. John J. 0 Brien, Treasurer. May Caulkins, Historian. John Sickler, Serereant-at-Arms. Class of Nineteen Hundred Upon the ninth day of September, 1896, the disinterested observer may have cast his eve out upon the campus, ami thought: ••Well, Autumn is here, and with it— sure token of the season, yet in strange contrast to its tail- inn ' leaves — the verdant Freshman has come. How different were the thoughts which came to the discriminating professors who held the entrance examina- tions! They knew that an unusual elass had arrived at Purdue: for the papers. remarkable in answers, suggested that at last the ideal student of applied sciences had come. Aside from this attitude toward our school-work, we began our career, we suppose, very much like the classes before us began theirs. Tin- upper classmen observed with what difficulty we learned the seemingly endless halls and recitation-rooms: saw the arduous task of arranging for our first class meeting, with the aid of the Juniors, sending notice to each member of the class (ladies excepted, for reasons unknown): even the Seniors noticed how, in the athletic elections, we stood when the Juniors stood, and sat when they sat. After a while bright faces grew pale, and plump forms emaciated, all on account of thoughts of home and lack of nourishing food (milk): it was then that the instructors in English tendered us a reception. Then followed much talk of a football game with the Sophomores, but they were indis2)0sed on the day the game was to lie played. However, since then, we have proved our superiority in one branch of athletics over Pur- due ' s champion basket-ball team. At the end of the first term we were given a limited time in which to report, on ordinary foolscap, all that we had learned during that term. Some of us, astonished at the gross injustice of the request, and the impossibility of complying with it, were excused by the faculty, and have now taken up the burden of life in earnest. 54 One day we were much cast down to find the expression, So wise and young do not live long, but we hope, contrary to the poet ' s idea, to live long and grow in wisdom. As the connecting link between the two grandest cen- turies, we wish to be invaluable to the world at large, helpful to our fellows, and an honor to Old Purdue. In conclusion our class poet wishes to say: Our arrival was greeted with jibes and jeers. Our departure will be seen with sobs and tears. Historian. PROPHET S ROCK. 56 Senior Pharmacy 1. Edmund B. Barnard, Bridgeport, 111., Ph.G., Ph.C., A.O.P.R. •2. Henry M. Bentley, Sardonis, 111., Ph.G., Ph.C, A.O.P.R. 3. Harry J. Borst, Indianapolis, Ind., Ph.G., A.O.P.R. 4. Charles B. Ckiss. Gosport, Ind., Ph.( J., A.O.P.R. C rmi S.Cunningham, Troy, Ind..Ph.G.,A.O.P.R. 6. Vincent A. Dittoe. Fort Wayne, Ind., Ph.G., A.O.P.R. Frank E. Ehle. Bluffton. Ind.. Ph.G., Ph.C, A.O.P.R.; Class Secretary. ' 96; Treasurer of A.O.P.R. 8. Frank R. Ei.dked. Ligonier. Ind.. Ph.G.. Ph.C. 9. Hugh Geibbon. Roan. Ind., Ph.G., A.O.P.R, 10. Adolph P. Kluth. Lafayette, Ind.. Ph.G. 11. August Koehn, Fort Wayne, Ind., Ph.G. A.O.P.R. 12. Louis A. Kramek, Fort Wayne, Ind., Ph.G. Ph.C, A.O.P.R., President of A.O.P.R. 13. Henky J. Lindekman, Troy, Ind.. Ph.G., A.O.P.R. 59 14. Thomas M. McCauley, Lafayette, Ind., Ph.G. 15. John W. McKenzie, River John, Nova Scotia, Ph.G.. Ph.C. A.O.P.R. 16. Harry G. Norwood. Lebanon, Ind.. Ph.G. A.O.P.R. IT. G. Joseph Nussbaum, Fort Wayne. Ind.. Ph.G.. Ph C, A.O.P.R.: Class Secretary. ' 97; Secretary, A.O.P.R. 18. Dklpha Orkm. Bennington, Ind.. Ph.G. : Vice- President. Class ' 06. 19. Joseph O. Perkins, Greencastle, Ind., Ph.G., A.O.P.R.; Class President, ' 97. 20. Gilbert M. Phares, Sheridan, Ind., Ph.G. A.O.P.R. 21. Oseb A. Renahan, Casperville. Ind., Ph.G., A.O.P.R.; Class Treasurer, 96-97. 22. Frank A. Roesner. Indianapolis, Ind.. Ph.G., Ph.G, A.O.P.R. 23. Oscar E. Russel, Tipton, Ind.. Ph.G.. A.O.P.R.: Business Manager, A.O.P.R. li. Robert B. Si ' RiNo. Lafavette, Inil.. Pli.C. Charles W. Starz. Delavan. 111.. Ph.G.. A.O.P.R. 20. Will C. Sturgis, Bluffton, Ind., Ph.G., Ph.C A.O.P.R., Vice-President of A.O.P.R. Albert J. Thompson. Nicholson, N.G., Ph.CJ. 28. EarlP. Wagner, South Bend,Ind.,Ph.G..Ph.C. A.O.P.R.: Left tackle. Football Team, ' 96-97. 29. Fred Widner. Dayton, Ind., Ph.G. 30. Carl C. Weiss. Indianapolis, Ind., Ph.G. Ph.C, A.O.P.R. 31. Jesse E. Willson. Indianapolis, Ind., Ph.G. 32. Omar S. Wuthrich, Leybert, Ind., A.O.P.R. 33. Albert E. Yeager, Topeka, Ind., Ph.G.. A.O.P.R. Pharmacy Senior Class Motto Esse quciHi vidcri Colors Lilac and Purple Yell Physostigma Pulsatilla ! Pilecarpus C liamomilla ! Cam 11 Carvi Oleoresin! Pharmacy ! Pharmacy! Ninety-seven! Officers Jos. 0. Perkins, President. High Gkibbon, Vice-President. Jos. NuSSBAUM, Secretary. Osee A. Renahan, Treasurer. 04 Class History N the autumn of 1805, the present graduating class arrived at Purdue, and timidly asked admittance to the School of Pharmacy. We were designated as measly juniors by some of the wise heads of ' 96, but we failed to grasp the meaning of the epithet, because our minds were taken up with the learning of bonds, chemistry rules, and the balancing of equations. We kindly remember those who made the start with us, but for various reasons are now counted as absent ones. Of the forty-seven who commenced the work, forty-one successfully completed the Junior year. Some had the experience of feeling, for the first time, the symptoms of homesickness, and no doubt a number of boyish hearts went pit-a-pat when they received their first letter, as they would have us believe, from their mother. Two of the boys imagined they had plenty of muscle and joined the foot- hall team. We often wondered where the fun came in to play football one afternoon and then wear a bandage around the head for six weeks to protect a sore ear, or a plaster above the eye to hold one ' s physiognomy in shape. But such is college life — hard work, fun, and an occasional accident. The most notable event of the year ' ninety-six was the botany expedition in charge of Professors Green and Troop. The professors thought that we should have provided baseball masks to withstand the assaults of the walnuts which Hew through the air in every direction. Then came the pleasures of campaign speeches; fierce and bloodless arguments followed, never getting beyond the point of Yes, but see here, or Now, let me tell you something. Even the wind quit sighing to listen to the something, but it never came. Election over, we settled down to hard work and have kept at it ever since, keeping our professors and the genial Purgess busy. This year has demonstrated one thing — the Sri 1 of Pharmacy has out- grown Purdue ' s ( 1 1 Cradle, and a larger building is a necessity. The people of Indiana are working up to the true idea of the ability which the progressive pharmacist should possess. The class, accompanied by Professor Stunner, spent Saturday, .March L ' Tth, at Indianapolis, visiting Lilly Co. ' a manufacturing establishment. Mr. Lilly proved himself a capital entertainer, and we all did justice to the banquet which he placed before us. The trip was devoid of accident, except that Professor Stunner lost his ticket. After much worry and search the ticket was found, it being inferred that the same had been accidentally misplaced. The two years have come and gone, and now with kind regards for each classmate ami the faculty, we hid farewell to the halls of Purdue, and go forth to swell the number of those who are l.roud to call her their Aliim Mater. The Starting OLD VOYAGER: What mean those white sails, stranger, Which we see launched on the bay? Can it be more ships are ready To sail on life ' s sea, away? SPIRIT: ' T is our Class of Ninety-Seven, Starting on the voyage of life ; Ready, now our own commanders. To begin the long, tierce strife. T is completion of our building, How each spar and sail he fitted, Which has taken toil and strength ; Just exactly as they should. Making ready for this sailing, That our ships be strong for service, Which perhaps is years in length. Let them drift where ' er they would. These two years we have been building, Heaven bless thy kindly servants, Guided by the patient hands Who have striven bravely on — Of our wise and kind instructors, Launched our ships and taught us sailors Who would have each understand How to conquer life ' s great storms. For our Class, we ask, O Father, Thy love and guidance as we roam ; May each, when this voyage is ended, Hear Thy loving call, Anchor Home ! — DEI.l ' HA Orem. Pharmacy Junior Class Motto Never do to-day what you can put off fill to-morrow Colors Old Rote and Light Blue Yell Cyprepcdiun , Convallaria ■ ' Podophylliuui, Sanguinaria I Morphia Acetate! Pharmacy ! Pharmacy ■ ' Ninety- Eight I Officers Fred. C. Kappcs, President. C. A. Wakben, Vice-President. Ernest E. Brockman, Secretary. Walker G. Havens. Treasurer. Department of Mathematics SK may search long, and then perhaps rind that his search is in vain, it ' he he seek- ing a science of which mathematics is not the basis. It is the backbone of some, the muscle of others; but it is both when we are considering the engineering pro- fessions. Thus it is that so much stress is placed upon the subject at Purdue; and from the time that he matriculates as a Freshman till he graduates in June of his Senior year, the student never for- gets his duties to this most exact, and exacting, of sciences. The department was well organized in the beginnin g; and since that time, by alterations, omissions, and additions, there has resulted an undergraduate course in mathematics, as good as anywhere obtain- able. The first two years are devoted to the study of pure mathematics; the last two to the study of pure and applied mathematics. Pure mathematics ends in the Junior year with calculus, though a course embracing the higher forms is optional. Each year higher requirements in the line of mathematics have been made for entrance to Purdue, though it is probable that no further change will be made for some time. The High Schools of the state are beginning to have a proper idea concerning their relation to the higher institutions of learning, and much good will result from their teaching. The mathematics are not taught at Purdue for the sake of mental drill, though that is something; but rather because they are essential to a correct understanding and a successful applica- tion of the principles of engineering design and construction. 69 The Department of Mechanical Engineering REAT as has been the progress in engineering during the past century, or even during the past decade, there is no reason to believe thai still greater things are not to be accomplished in the near future. Engineering schools have ceased to be an experiment; they arc a necessity, the worth of which tin- world at large is fast learning to appreciate. A the Department of Mechanical Engineering was the first tn be established at Purdue, so also has it been easily first in buildings and equipment. These material resources, coupled with an efficient corps, of which Professor Goss is the able and recognized bead, present the means for obtain- ing a mechanical education, such as are not surpassed, if equaled, bv any other school in America. The la rge and commodious labora- tories furnish every facility for original investigation; and the student rapidly develops into the enthusiast in search of scientific knowledge. The course, as outlined, is wisely made up of theoretical and practical work, each receiving a proper amount of attention. There is a gradual devel- opment from the simpler problems of experimentation, to those more complex ones which require the exercise of the student ' s highest abilities in the con- struction of apparatus and the devising of methods for original work, as required in the preparation of graduation theses. A description of the laboratory apparatus would require a volume as large as the Debris. Suffice it to say that the authorities of the University have secured many pieces of standard mechanisms of reputable manufacture; and. while ever alert for new devices embodying correct mechanical principles, a large and varied experience enables them to avoid wasteful ami unnecessary purchases of ••freak machines, which, sooner or later, would convert this de- partment from a workshop into a museum. There are numerous varieties f turbines, steam-pumps, and steam-engines, while smaller machines occupy almost all the available space. In addition, there are the Vauclain compound loco- motive-engine, ami the just pride of Purdue — Schenectady, our locomotive. The locomotive-testing plant is domiciled by itself, in the rear of the Mechanical building. This plant was the first of the kind constructed, and is must complete. The value of the work done here is attested by the eagerness with which the railroad world waits for news of the performance of Schenectady. A flourishing Mechanical Engineering Society has lately been organized, and much good is being done by its aid. Viewing all these things, it seems as if success is not coming, but is here already. II u ' ■ mi iff Iff,. 5 ' Electrical Engineering Department the other engineering courses of the University, the School of Electrical Engineering was born in the basement of the Pharmaceutical Laboratory, and from small quarters it has developed into a strong depart- ment. In the President ' s report of ' 86, an advance course in Electrical Engineering is advised, but it was not till two years later that the attempt to establish it was successful, and then it was made an elective in the School of Mechanical Engineering. It is interesting to note that in a subsequent report mention is made of an addition to the laboratory apparatus of a three-light Westinghouse dynamo. Though insignificant now, such announcements were then made with just pride; but the laboratory of to-day is especially deserving of note. With its present equipment of electrical machinery, and the facilities of making any desired combination of apparatus anil instruments, it furnishes an opportunity for studying the electric current in all its phases and in its most recent stages of development. An eminent consulting engineer. Dr. Louis Bell, was the first professor; and following in order came Professors Carmen, Fessenden. Smith, and Golds- borough. All these gentlemen have won distinction in the electrical field. Wielding the thunder-bolt is a remarkable achievement id ' modern civil- ization. The electric current is busy day and night doing work mapped out for it by modern magicians. It Hies swifter than Ariel to carry its master ' s message; it puts a girdle round the earth. It dives in mid-ocean, rides over deserts and forests; it prints our books and prepares our paper; it dissolves 72 our gems and consumes the hardest metals. The electric light turns night into day, and the thunder-holt of Jupiter toils everywhere in the cause of human progress. Certainly we are justified in anticipating a great future fraught with innumerable advantages to civilization. -1877 1 97. 73 Civil Engineering Department ft HEN the surveyor first realized that he was a civil engi- neer, he little dreamed that he had founded the profes- sion thai was to become the most diversified of all professions, that was to bridge the chasm between science and art, t pierce with the telescope the infinite and with the microscope the infinitesimal, tn tunnel the strongholds of human misery, and to act as the mediator between the forces of nature and the happiness of the human race. The civil-engineering profession of to-day in- cludes the branches of architectural, hydraulic, sanitary, railroad, and topographical engineering. Whether in the held, the class-room, or the drafting-room, the theoretical and practical sides of each problem are kept con- stantly in view. The latest reliable text-hooks and data are used in all work, thus keeping the student up to date in his study of engineering design. In addition to the regular school courses, trips of inspection are made to the various engineering plants of interest in the city, ami their construction and operation carefully studied. In the spring of each year the Senior and Junior classes of this department make visits to some city or cities which con- tain structures of more than passing interest. In this way many points of practical value are obtained. The department has a well-organized Engineering Society. Tapers are read before this society, from time to time, by noted engineers from abroad. by members of the faculty, or by the students. An engineering annual was published during the past year, containing the lectures delivered before the society, and much other valuable information. These publications are ex- changed for similar ones published by other technical schools. The Civil Engineering Society, by the aid of the University authorities, maintains a reading-room which keeps on file all the leading engineering peri- odicals of the day. This room is open at all hours of the day, and is never without its interested visitors from this as well as the other departments. With its fine equipment, its Engineering .Society, its reading room, and a Senior class, twice as great in number as any preceding class, the department surely has cause to feel proud of the progress that has been made since its foundation; and there is reason to hope for still better accomplishments in the future. School of Science have them iii charge School of Science is one of the im st important departments in the University. It has for its primary object the tram ing of the student-mind and the develop- ment of the intellect along the lines of Chemistry, Biology, and Bacteriology. The various departments are thoroughly equipped, and a corps of competent in- During the Freshman year the courses are similar, the students pursuing a course of general literature German, French, mathematics, and free-hand drawing. At the commencement of the Sophomore year the courses vary, the student selecting that line of work which seems to him most fitting. The course in general and applied chemistry, under the super- vision of Dr. Stone and his corps of assistants, gives the student a thorough and comprehensive view of the subject, and enables him to till positions as teacher or technical chemist. This present year a chemical society has been organized by members of all the chemistry classes: papers upon topics of general interest are read and discussed, and much value is derived from them. In the Sophomore year the course in Biology commences with a study of the more simple forms of both animal and plant-life. The laboratory contains a full set of microscopes, thus giving the student a good course in microscopical technique. By election in the Junior and Senior years the student may take either Zoology or an advanced course in Botany, or may specialize along definite lines of work. The Zoological department formerly offered a limited course to the students, hut is continually growing. The laboratories are well equipped. The students are required to take Zoology in the Sophomore year. It is elective 1 in the Junior Instruction is given in the form of lectures and laboratory 7i ; Senior veai-f work. A very interesting course is given in Fermentation, under the direction of Miss Golden. The course in Bacteriology is open to the Seniors of all science classes, and is required of those in the Sanitary and Pre-Medical courses. A study of the general forms of bacteria is pursued during the first term, and during the second and third terms the student is required to write a thesis along the line of work which he expects to pursue after leaving school. An extensive study is made of several pathogenic forms, especially those of more common occurrence. The Sanitary Science Club has been one of the helpful innovations of the year, the members being required to write and discuss papers upon subjects of general interest. The Department of History and Economics HROUGHOUT all the courses in this department an at- templ i- made to adapt the work to the peculiar needs of students in applied sciences. The disciplinary value of historical and economic studies has always lieen rcco - nized, lmt only at a comparative!? recent period has the I practical phase of these branches been fully appreciated. It is certainly appropriate to emphasize the practical phase in a technical school, and especially at the present time, when so many political and economic problems are engaging the attention of American citizens. A course consisting of studies in General History is intended to serve as an introduction to further historical study and reading. In order to view the great events of history in their proper perspective, such a general outline seems essential. Work may then lie done in special lines. A course in English History, with special reference to the development of the English Constitution, is intended to show the origin and growth of English institutions from their German beginning to the present time. The course thus serves to familiarize the student with the general outline of English His- tory, ami thus, at the same time, lays a foundation for the study of American history and government. The University library is well equipped for this course, and the student becomes acquainted with the best works pertaining to the subject. A course in American Government follows the course in English History. The similarity between English and American institutions is easily traced ami explained. An attempt is made to show the growth of the American Constitu- tion, and to illustrate 1 its practical working. Here, again, the student is brought into contact with the best literature upon the subject and encouraged to divergent views upon mootable points. Iii the course in Economics an effort is made to trace the fundamental principles of the science, and to inculcate correct methods of thought in regard to unsettled questions. At this time, when economic problems of grave im- port are pressing for solution, it is of the highest importance to appeal to rea- son, rather than prejudice. Independent thought and free discussion are encouraged. Throughout the entire work considerable attention is paid to current mat- ters of historical and economic importance. The daily papers, the magazines, and other periodicals, are enlisted as valuable allies in this connection. Department of Literature and Languages s  iew of the plan and purpose of technical schools, it should be the aim of modern language instruction «fe in those schools to be :is practical as possible. The teacher of French, German, or Spanish should Jffl) be fully cognizant of the fact that the acquisition of one or mure of those languages merely serves the young graduate as a tool for further work in the laboratories of the world. It does not necessarily follow that the cultural value of those studies is to be ignored. Quite the contrary. The study of a richly inflected modern language proves to be almost as efficient, from the standpoint of discipline, as Greek or Latin. The comparative study of modern literatures can be made possible, and should not be neglected, even in technical schools. The modern language courses in Purdue University have been arranged so as to develop, as far as possible, this threefold view. With no attempt to neglect the study of the literature or language, per se, the student is made to feel that the purpose of his work is to make the scientific and technical litera- ture of the German and French accessible to him. In the earlier periods of the work it is the effort of the student to secure a ready use of the language. To attain this, the reading of prose and poetry is supplemented by a careful study of the grammar and by frequenl practice in composition and conversation. In the later period special attention is paid to the reading of scientific monographs and theses, and to the study of the lan- guage along literary and linguistic lines. 80 Pharmacy Department NDEED, this is an age of wonderful advances. Who would have dreamed that the saddle-bags of the old-time doctor would have developed into the modern drug-store, with all its fine equipments? Yet the apothecary of to-day is as much of a necessity as is the physician. It is to fill tlii s strong, if not long-felt want, that the Purdue School of Pharmacy is maintained. In no department of the University is the fact more apparent, that Purdue is a school of business. Although the course requires but two years of about thirty weeks each, the work done is very thorough. At all times it keeps in touch with the outside pharmaceutical world, and the reputation of this school is second to none. Her graduates are located in all parts of the United States. The school occupies a building to itself, and, save a few recitations in Science Hall, all the work of the Pharmacy student is done in it. About the only connection they have with the regular University is the payment of fees in September and January of each year. Since the school was opened its success has been assured. Graduates from it are seldom without positions, and then not for long. The first class to graduate, that of 1886, had but seven members. In the ten years of its exist- ence over two hundred have been granted diplomas. The pharmacists of the state have long looked for some legislative action protecting their interests; and when such is made, the graduates from this department have a still brighter future. Department of Practical Mechanics BE Department of Practical Mechanics is the foundation-stone of the engineering courses. It comprises mechanical drawing, carpentry, pattern-making, machine-work, forging, molding and casting, together with a series of lectures bearing on these subjects. UThe work done and the methods adopted correspond as closely as possible to actual shop practice. For ex- ample, if a machine is to be constructed, the drawings are first made, then traced and bine-printed. The prints are then taken to the shops and from them patterns are made of such parts as are to be cast. These patterns arc led. and castings made in the foundry. Forgings of wrought iron and steel are made in the forgeroom. The rough castings and forgings are then taken to the machine- room, where they are finished and assembled into the com- pleted machine. To a casual observer it might appear that the object of this instruction was to teach the stu- dent a trade, such as that of draughtsman, pattern-maker, molder, or machinist. But when he reflects that Purdue is an engineering school, and not a trades school, he will try to discover the relation between shop-practice and design- ing. Of course it is quite apparent that the draughtsman is absolutely essential, since no engineering work is done nowadays without first carefully making the plans on paper. But the true purpose of the shop-practice is to enable the student to design more intelligently, by giving him an accurate and practical knowledge of the construction and manipulation of machines, as well as their capacities and limitations. Thus when lie is given a pattern to construct, he will probably discover that by making a slight change in the detail, the pat- 82 tern would have been far better, and more easily made, permitting of greater ease in molding. And even if the pattern and casting give no especial diffi- culty, he may find, when the piece reaches the machine-room, that it is almost impossible to finish it. The extra work of course means extra work and expense, for which the designer alone is responsible. In future designs he will attempt to avoid such mistakes. Thus it can be seen that the relation between shop work and engineering design is quite intimate, and indeed the experience of Purdue and similar in- stitutions amply proves that the Department of Practical Mechanics is one of the most important features of our engineering course. School of Agriculture N times past the outside world looked upon the farmer as the tiller of the soil, the harvester of crops, or the raiser of horses and cattle. The great tide of human progress has swept into this branch of production. The farmer is now the man f business, keenly alive to his own interest, and per- forming a most important part in the making of the great social fabric. It is not enough that the •;. farmer of to-day is living better than his fathers; or that his sons are receiving the benefits from the long-continued savings of small returns from scanty crops: but that he is making the most and the best of an active and useful life. Until late years scientific farming was looked upon as a fad of some few wealthy gentlemen, indulged in more for pleasure, than for profit. It is an evidence of prosperity and en- lightenment (the two always go hand-in-hand), that this belief is fast disap- pearing under the good influence of such institutions as Purdue University. The true significance of correct methods and proper economic principles as ap- plied to husbandry are receiving their just share of attention from those who wish to make a success of their occupation. The course in Agriculture is not designed to teach new-fangled methods of doing the ordinary farm occupations; far from it. It is the idea to instil in the minds of the young men, mostly from the farm, who take this course, the true principles of farming as a business. Agricultural chemistry is an important item in the course of study. The work is thoroughly practical. Experiments upon various kinds of fertilizers, the effects of different crops upon the soil, the value of successive rotation of 84 crops, are conducted through long periods of time, the effort being not so much to get a result, as the best result. The bulletins issued by this department from time to time embrace many subjects, and have been of inestimable value to the farmers t this and ad- joining states. The benefits of a liberal education are united with those de- rived from a purely technical one. In the language of Gov. Mount, who has so often talked before the Farm Club, Mind and muscle united make victory. Art Department UK study of Art in Purdue is given to the student with the hope of teaching him what Art means, that it is an expression of beauty, as the artist set ' s it in nature — a rendering of form, light, color, line, and harmony, an interpretation of what he ale me sees, for those who see not, until he lias translated it. Thus the Freshman begins, and draws and continues to draw, to acquire a Language by which he may demonstrate his ideas. As a Sophomore he continues in the same study, changing his medium from time to time, but looking only for form, and the correct ren- dering of it as a step toward other things. Our aim is an expression of artistic arti- sanship, where the student renders his ideas in decorative work. The course permits a selection of continued study in drawing, or a choice of wood-carving or mineral painting. The choice is not permitted until the Junior year, when the young ladies (generally) take up the palette to paint, or the hammer and chisel to work out for posterity that same lesson recorded by Adelaide Procter, when The Carver brought earnest care and reverent patience only Worthily to clothe some noble thought. One must lie careful when he sets a sharp tool into the w 1, one must have patrence to chip away the waste around his pattern; but it is all for naught, unless it is to give expression or to clothe an idea. lie will then leave to his successors a Meaning in that quaint and ancient scroll, Little guessing that the loving carver Left a message for each weary soul. The message of Beauty, wherever it goes, is as a sweet song in the midst of the forest. Who may nut lie touched hy a beautiful chord of music or attracted by a beautiful line? 80 A good line in the construction of things, or in the decoration of things, is of greater importance than any other point; therefore we aim to show the relation of lines as expressed in the outline of the thing itself and the decora- tion applied to it. Especially is this apparent in furniture to be carved, and china to be painted. No such thing as a school for copying foreign wares exists at Purdue. The student is asked to study each piece of china, and understand its require- ments, whether it be a plate, or cup, or jardiniere, upon which no roses are allowed to bloom. The strongest inspirations are drawn from nature and good interpretations by ' the French, the Japanese, and 1 te artists. Illustrated books, casts, and photographs form a part of the equipment of the laboratory. The classrooms present a busy scene every day in the week, and although pleasantly situated, are all too insufficient to accommodate those who desire to work in this department. Will not another John Purdue build unto himself a monument ami give us an Art Museum, which is greatly needed, and shall be to us a thing of beauty and a iov forever ? The close of the present college year rinds the Military Department much in advance of the progress made during previous years. Not only has the military training advanced to such a high degree, hut with it lias grown an interest in the work of the department. During the year several changes were made — in the officers ' uniforms in the way of the latest military cap; in the artillery detachments were donned the United States regulation campaign hat and leggings. The reorganization of the signal corps, with their richly-colored flags, made a decided improve- ment in the looks of the battalion. The social side of the military training was aroused by the numerous rep- resentatives of the fairer sex, who, from time to time, manifested their interest in the department by their presence at battalion drill. In return for the kind interest and many attentions shown the cadets during the year, a military ho]) was given by the battalion. It was a brilliant affair and a decided social success. Much credit is due the able representative of the government, whose sol- dierly bearing and ability to command have made the Military Department a pride and credit to the University. We regret to say that our worthy com- mandant must leave us soon. We hope that the time is not far distant when all will salute him as Captain Miller. Officers Purdue Corps Cadets Commandant S. W. Miller, First Lieutenant. Fifth U. S. Infantry Staff Major ......... Captain and Adjutant ...... Captain and Quartermaster ...... J. H. Fox W. L. HODGKINS J. G. Swain Infantry Company A M. C. Hinderlider, Captain First Lieutenant First Lieutenant Second Lieutenant A. J. Rr.Mi.KV A. A. Parker R. I. Webber First Lieutenant First Lieutenant Second Lieutenant First Lieutenant First Lieutenant Second Lieutenant First Lieutenant First Lieutenant Second Lieutenant Company B F. B. Jenks, Captain Company C E. S. Baker, Captain Company D J. H. Skinner, Captain W. M. Sawdon M. W. McGaffev C. Williams T. A. Hanson R. M. Davidson E. E. Silk G. P. Newsom J. H. Johnson H. S. Badet Cyclist Infantry Section and Signal Corps First Lieutenant . . . . . F. C. Roby Artillery W. T. Hensley, Captain First Lieutenant . . . . K. D. Quarrier First Lieutenant . . . . S. G. Van Natta Second Lieutenant . . . . . E. M. Hvlse Band Chief Musician C. Olmstead F. C. Robie, First Lieutenant Pakker Hitt. First Sergeant H. O. Wallace C. Beannigan B. A. Tozzer E. B. Smith R. C. Gallt W. P. Wkstfall O. F. Slimp C. H. Christenson H. B. Dorner E. G. Strold J. M. Myers p. K. K.mjwlton A W. Anderson C. W. Tippy 92 Purdue Military Band Clarionet First B Flat Cornet First Alto Tenor Baritone Cymbals Bass Drum Drum Major F. A. Compton, ' 99 Leader I. C. Olmstead, 99, Solo B Flat Cornet C. S. Sample, W. C. Blnnel, L. A. Hirst. 99 Second Alto . . . . R. S. Shaffer, ' 99 T. S. Slaughter, C. R. Green. Tuba . . . . . . C. A. Yocng, 99 Slide Trombone .... Percy Hacser, ' 99 C. S. Bosenbury, J. W. Raub. ( W. H. Banes, ' 00 ' 99 Snare D rums 1 J. F. Van Allen, 99 94 The Civil Engineering Society Officers R. C. Smith F. V. Dencer M. B. WlSHAKD W. C. Taylor W. S. Mooke President Vice-President Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Board of Editors for Engineering Annual Managing Editor F. E. Bates Advertising Editor A. H. Aldinger J. D. Brownell Assistant Editors M. J. Henoch C. E. Collin 90 s n SLj u run OB 1J «©SK oftiCebed by D TT Cme tnt Oieq-pbes. J.p.|_ATTA-vpRE5. E ( . OliVED - 5ECY. TBD Purdue Electrical Society A. O. Gates, President J. M. Fisk, Vice-President E. O. Schweitzer, Treasurer A. S. Moon, Secretary Executive Committee W. S. Thompson C. L. Hayes C. A. Simpson Purdue Chemical Society A. Hugh Bryan, President V. K. Cassady, Vice-President Harry Birk, Secretary J. C. Ballard, Treasurer L. A. Hurst, Exponent Correspondent. D. Davidson, Reviewer of Magazines Purdue Farm Club D. C. Pfendler, President B. E. Harbour, Vice-President O. O. Zehring, Secretary R. M. Hbavilon, Treasurer Purdue Photographic Club De Witt W. Buchannan, President Carl C. Green. Vice-President Frank E. Bates, Secretary Albertvs Pankbonbr, Treasurer Martha D. Stevens. President Metta Mottbk, Vice-President Emma Little, Recording Secretary Dell McLaughlin. Corresponding Secretary Louise Johnson. Treasurer Floyd B. Jenks, President Melville B. Wishard, Vice-President Frank M. Walts, Recording Secretary William A. Drake, Corresponding Secretary Robert H. Wadsworth. Treasurer Staff of ' 98 Debris Editor-in-Chief Arthur G. Byrns Associate Editors Nellie P. Jones C. L. Haves Carleton G. Ferris Wilbur H. Thompson Literary Editors W. K. Steele Bessie R. Rankin A. A. Parker Art Editors P. W. Dencer Annie Laurie Ross Business Manager Harold W. Cope Assistant Business Manager Albertus Fankboner 102 The University Club Pres. James H. Smart, President Prof. Emma Montgomery McRae, Vice-President Prof. Thomas F. Moran, Secretary and Treasurer Programme Committee Prof. Stanley M. Coulter Prof. Emma M. McRae Prof. Thomas Moran Committee on Invitations Prof. W. F. M. Goss Pres. James H. Smart House Committee Dr. Joseph Arthur Dr. Percy N. Evans Prof. Severance Burrage Executive Committee The Officers and Chairmen of Committees The Purdue Exponent E have become so accustomed to our college paper, and look ujion it as such a matter of course, that we seldom tliink how much work is expended upon it. A paper requires not only thought and labor, but a great deal of time to make it worthy of the notice of the student body. We have Ween fortunate in securing the services of an efficient editorial staff during the past year, and our paper has improved. A paper, supported, as ours is, mainly by members of the literary socie- ties, cannot reach the standard that it would if supported bj the student body. We do not mean that the standard of the work falls, but that the literary societies are so occupied with their regular work that they have little time to devote to extra productions to the Exponent. We think, that despite this drawback, we are safe in saying that our Ex- ponent is worthy of our college, ranking, as it does, among the first papers of our state. A college paper needs a large subscription list, plenty of good material, and editors capable of choosing the best from that presented. Our paper lacks the first two requisites, though it is not wanting in the third. What would our college be without a paper? Just stop and think. Now you know that would not do at all; so encourage the editors, and see if the next issue is not improved. We do not belong to the editorial staff, and think our advice unbiased except by our college spirit. The Purdue Exponent represents Purdue, so make it worthy in the future as in the past. After we are gone the paper remains built upon a foundation of years. Make our year one of the strongest blocks, and drink to the health of The Purdue Exponent! 104 The Purdue Exponent Published Semi-Monthly During College Year Board of Editors Nelle Parker Jones, ' 98. Philalethean Frederick W. Dencer. ' 98, Carlisle Walter Howard Wheeler, ' 97, Irving William C. Taylor, ' 97 Albert R. Ross, ' 97 Ralph Albert Parsons, ' 00 Floyd B. Jenks, ' 98, Emersonian Walter G. Greeson, ' 99, Irving 1 Parker Hitt, ' 99 Edward B. Kirk, ' 97, Carlyle Bessie Ray Rankin, ' 98. Philalethean William A. Drake, ' 99, Emersonian [ Carleton G. Ferris, ' 98 Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Athletic Editor Department Editor . Exchange Editor Advertising Editor Literarv Editors Local Editors Senior Trips of Inspection 1IKN the necessary ) 1 1 -}i is 1 i:i _k of a thing, time may Hud it perfected. In the minds of those who were wise enough, or fortunate enough, to go upon the trips of inspection tins year, there is no doubt that the push was there. The arrangement of schedule and hotel accommodations wereall that could be desired. I Contrary to the usual custom of each department visiting different cities at different times, all went together. We left Lafayette on the morning of March 22, via the Wabash, for Fort Wayne. After dinner at the Randall, the sheep were separated from the goats, or rather, the Mechanicals from the Electricals ; and with Professor Flather in charge of the former, and Professor Goldsborough of the latter, our work began. The Pennsylvania and Wabash railroad shops, tin- Fort Wayne Electric Com- pany, Jeiiney Power Company, and Bass Machine Works were visited by each section. In addition, the Mechanicals visited numerous small foundries ami machine-shops. After a day and a half at this place, the two sections again took the Wabash for Toledo, arriving there at 10 o ' clock p.m., stopping at the B ly House. At Toledo the programme of the preceding day was duplicated in large part, S e new kinds of manufactories being inspected. The principal places of interest seen here were the Toledo Traction Co. ' s plant, Lozier Bicycle Co., Libbey Glass Co.. and Toledo Glass Co. The Electricals enjoyed a street-car ride over all the lines of the city at the expense of the Traction Company. While hut a single day was spent in Toledo, and the weather was something frightful, we have many pleasant recollections of the place. Here it was that Professor Flather made the run of his life. covering three squares ' distance in less than two minutes, while the street-car was held for him. We left Toledo at five o ' clock in the evening of Wednesday, taking the Lake Shore road for Cleveland. Many surprises were in store for us. It was some- 106 thing unusual to see the train apparently running through Lake Erie for a large part of the distance. Mug was playing whist with the professors, and, to use his own words, he could not tell whether that queen of diamonds was a spade or not. Truly, lake water has wonderful effects upon the imagination. Cleveland was reached at 7:30, and supper was awaiting us at the American House. Noth- ing was done that evening, but we all enjoyed a good rest. The next morning, Thursday, bright and not early, found us again ready for the business at hand. As soon as we got outside of the hotel, we encountered more weather. It was worse, if anything, than that of Toledo; but we had duties to perform, and we did them. The appended list will give an idea of the many places of interest that we visited here : Adams-Bagnall Co., Buckeye Elec- tric Co., Globe Iron Works, Cleveland Twist Drill Co., Standard Sewing Machine Co., Cleveland Wire Co., Cleveland City Forge Co., Walker Manufacturing Co., etc. One of the most novel sights of the trip, and one not scheduled, was that of the launching of a large steel vessel, one of Rockefeller ' s ore fleet, at the Globe Iron Works. Leaving Cleveland at noon on Saturday, we reached Lafayette at 9 o ' clock, very tired, very hungry, but in all thoroughly pleased with the trip. Numerous photographs were taken, showing various steps in the process of various manu- factures, which, when developed, will form an interesting and instructive series. CLOYD MARSHALL Cloyd .Marshall was bom August . , 1873, at Lafayette, End. His early education was received in the j u 1  1 if schools of Lafayette and Indianapolis. After leaving the High School he was employed in the draughting- room of the Atlas Engine Works in Indianapolis. In the fall of 1891, Mr. .Marshall matriculated in tlie school of Electrical Engineering at Purdue, with tin- class of ' 95. While in college his atten- tion was given to athletics, literary work, and to stu- dent organizations, as well as to his studies. Mr. Marshall he- longed to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fra- ternity, Tau Beta l ' i, Irving Literary Society, and the Y o u n g 31 en ' s Christian Associa- tion. A lull share of student honors fell to his Lot. He held various offices in the Irvings, ap- pearing in the An- nuals of ' 93 and ' .t4. The duties of secre- tary of the Y.M. C. A. were attended to by him during the school year of 93114. He was successively secre- tary, director, and president of the Athletic Associa- tion, and later he- came president of the Indiana Inter- collegiate Athletic Association. The class of ' 95 chose Mr. Marshall to act as business manager, president, field-marshal, and editor-in-chief of the ' 95 Debris. He held the state championship in the high jump in ' 93, and was for three years end-rush in the ' Varsity football team. After graduation Mr. Marshall served as assistant in the Electrical Labora- tory until January 1, 1897, when he accepted a position as electrical editor of the Street Railway Review, Chicago, which he still holds. ALPHA PIERCE JAMISON Alpha Pierce Jamison, whose likeness accompanies this sketch, was born November 27, 1875, at Lafayette, Ind. Here he received his early education in the public schools. In 188(5 he moved to St. Joseph, Mo., attending school there, and at Webster, in the same state. The year 1888 found Mr. Jamison returned to Lafayette, where he entered the High School. In 1890 he matriculated in the preparatory depart- ment of Purdue, and remained until graduating in 1805. Since graduation lie has been a student- assistant in the pat- tern-shop and foun- dry. His post work has been toward the attainment of the degree of Mechani- cal Engineer. For six years Mr. Jamison was a familiar figure on the football field, and it is sincerely regretted that the intercollegiate rules debar him from next season ' s sport. Jamie played ball with his bead, as well as with his body, and by his work has more than once wrested vic- tory for Purdue, from what seemed a hopeless contest. He has played various positions in the team, and they were all played well, though it is as quarter-back that we like to remember him. During last season Mr. Jamison captained the football team from the position of right half- back. He. was never known to be injured in a game, and was always ready and willing to do his duty. RAY C. EWRY Ray C. Ewry was born at Lafayette, Ind., in 1874, and has lived here all his life. His early education was received in the public schools of his native city. He entered Purdue University in the fall of ' 90, graduating in ' 94. Since graduation Mr. Ewry has been a student-assistant in the drawing-rooms of the Mechanical Engineering department, his post-graduate work obtaining for him the degree of Mechanical Engineer. Mr. Ewry, or Deac, as he is familiarly known, has always taken an active and prominent part in athletics, and no field-day, state or local, has been without his presence. The numerous medals he has won testify to the merit of his thorough training and enthusiasm for field-sports. He holds many state records for the running-high, standing-high, and running-broad jumps, also for the running- high kick. The world ' s record at standing-high jump — five feet three and one half inches — was made by Mr. Ewry at the state meeting. May 29, 1896. In the fall of ' 95 .Mr. Ewry tried for honors on the football-field, and bade fair to become one of Purdue ' s most phenomenal ends, when an unfortunate accident to one of his shoulders disabled him for the remainder of the season. On May 12, 1897, at Chicago, Mr. Ewry broke the world ' s record, making eleven feet, for the standing-broad jump. 112 CLARENCE HOVEY ROBERTSON B.S., B.M.E., M.E. Mr. Robertson was born November 4, 1871, at Seranton, Iowa. lie lived successively in Iowa, Michigan, and South Dakota, entering tbe Agricultural Col- lege of tbe latter state in 1S90. Up to this time bis college preparations (in district and high school) had been interspersed with farming, carpentering, and Hour-milling. The vacations of the four-years ' course following were spent, two in teach- ing, and one in the Sioux City Engine Works. During tbe Junior and Senior years be acted as assistant in chemistry and physics, graduating president of the class of ' 93, in August of that year. November following found Mr. Robertson studying mechanical engineering in Purdue. As captain of tbe track team and of tbe football team he secured exercise that perhaps was responsible for those qualities which secured to him the presidency of the Athletic Association, and of the class of ' 95 during its Senior year. Since graduating, Mr. Robertson has been an assistant in the Department of Experimental Engineering, and has added to his public usefulness by preparing the manuscript for a history of Purdue Alumni. Mr. Robertson is earnest to a fault, and we bespeak for him a useful and successful future. Irving Literary Society Motto Qui non Prqficit, Deficit Colors Azure and Sea-Shell Pink Officers President . . V. H. Thompson Treasurer Vice-President . . L. L. Johnson Librarian Recording Secretary . H. R. Crull Critic on Right Corresponding Sec ' y Ernest Matlock Critic on Left J. L. Doan F. S. Lawrence W. S. Greeson Claude Riddle Marshal A. ( Members ' 97 W. H. Wheeler ' 98 :i. Byrns E. E. Brockman A. G Byrns A. S. Moon C. P. Peesslbk W ' 99 . H. Thompson J. C Ballard J. P. Bradnkr H. R. Crull L. L. Johnson ( . D. McFarland A. H. Evans G. A. Gemmer W. G. Greeson Claude Riddle E. G, Sutton (!. E. Ugland B. W. Stair H. C. Platt ' 00 J. H. Berrvhill J. L. Cunningham J. L. Doan C. R. Doolky P. S. Lawrence Ernest Matlock Victor Thompson P. W. Mayity 114 — r 4iips j JU 1 JF Irving Literary Society HE year now closing has been a most prosperous one for Irving. A number of new men have joined the society, and the interest, which had waned somewhat in the last year or two, has revived. The quality of the programmes rendered gives gratifying evidence of the growth and im- provement of the old members, and of the conscientiousness and ability of the new men. The society was organized almost as soon as was the University, — January 29, 1875, — and in the twenty-two years of its existence has numbered among its members many of the most prominent men in our University history. During that time Irving has safely passed through most of the trials incident to the life of such an organization. The first to offer to the student the opportunity of cultivating those liter- ary qualities necessary to a finished education which are not to be found in the curriculum of this school where everything is so intensely practical, Irving has always kept abreast of the growth of the institution, and her progressive spirit has characterized all of her enterprises. The friends of the society al- ways look forward to the Irving Annual in anticipation of something origi- nal and interesting, and are never disappointed. Irving Hall, immediately north of the college chapel, is the scene, every week, of very interesting gatherings. The element of recreation that literary work has in it for one who, all the week, has been buried in mathematics, science, and the duties of the laboratory, puts a sort of vim into the meetings that is decidedly pleasant and beneficial. As Irving was first in the field, so may she live longest and do most in our limited sphere of literary culture in Purdue. Not that we love ' others ' less, but ' Irving ' more. The Carlyle Literary Society EM 1 ll N 1 1 rw V N the south end of the main building, on the third floor, is the home of Carlyle Literary Society. There a lara;e hall, tastefully carpeted and furnished, is shared with the Philalethean Society. Each Friday night of the college year the members assemble for regular literary work, giving a programme, consisting variously of essays, declamations, debates, stories, and other mental exercises calculated to increase the men ' s knowledge and appreciation of English literature and language. During the times of ' -open meetings and Annuals, Carlyle is found taking her place among the leaders, always upholding her standard of educa- tion and progress. Carlyle does not boast of many members: nor does she desire them. She believes firmly that a few men, strongly developed, careful and painstaking in their efforts, all working to her greater glory, are better than a larger number gathered at random. It is this attitude which has caused some to think that we were narrow in our views, and unappeciative of poor attempts. Still, we are ever ready to welcome the earnest aspirant for literary knowledge and training. Our motto, Studete IAteras best asserts our purpose. We are not bound to stereotyped forms, but are always on the alert for new ideas, never hesitating to put them in practice. Our aims are for the best in everything, and thus it is that our men are of unquestioned and unquestioning loyalty and devotion. Some of the best graduates of the University are proud to claim membership with Carlyle. The Carlyle Literary Society Founded 1881 Motto Studete I iteras Colors Carmim and Gold Officers Charles B. I ' ettibone C. L. Hayes S. H. McMuxlen G. E. DlTZLER C. E. Parker E. B. Kirk E. H. Browning Harry Leacock J. D. Brownell President Vice-President Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Critic Critic Sergeant-at-Arms Janitor Members M. C. Hinderlider C. L. Hayes C. M. Furay J. D. Brownell S. H. McMtTLLEN C. E. Parker Harry Leacock F. W. Dencer C. B. Pettibone C. H. Kessler C. K. Ogiwara A. F. Alward E. B. Kirk E. H. Browning G. E. DlTZLER J. D. MOSCHELLE D. O. McClurb Philalethean Literary Society Motto Per Angusta ad Augusta Colors Corn and Whitt Officers President . . . Emma Doan Critic on Right . . Eva Linn Vice-President . . Mayme Boulds Critic on Left . . Lela Hoffman Corresponding Sec ' y Bessie Rankin Treasurer . . Mae Caulkins Recording Secretary . Mabel Lindley Censor . . Sadye Stallard Sentinel Daisy Zokns Eva Lenore Linn- Emma Doan Members ' 97 Martha D. Stevens Daisy Jane Zorns Mayme Boulds Bessie Ray Rankin •98 Lela Hoffman Annie Laurie Ross Mrs. Emma Anderson Mrs. Xelle Jones Mabel Clare Lindley Sadye Stallard Mae Caulkins 00 Willhelmina Jacobs Dell McLaughlin- Grace Orb Honorary Members Clara Cunningham Alida Cunningham 120 Philalethean Literary Society STUDENT pauses in the hall of the main building. 1 1 is heart is heating a rapid tattoo, his face lias a rapt expres- sion, his eyes are turned upward. A voice is heard from above, and such a voice — sweet, clear, it penetrates the air — hut listen! A shriek is heard; the face of the student dandies with fear. But really there is no cause for alarm. Do let us ex- The Philalethean Literary Society is holding its weekly teeting, and one of the girls is giving a declamation. If you lis- m a moment longer, you may hear a voice rise and fall in song, r the inspiring notes of the piano as it is played upon by deft fingers. you think you would like to be a member ? Well, our sanctum sacred and no irreverent voice is allowed to mar the peacefnlness of is society, which is composed of Purdue girls; so perhaps we will not allow you to come to a meeting. The Philalethean Society is composed exclusively of girls. We endeavor to gain a clear understanding of the masterpieces of the old, and the best of the new literature. For the past year our work has been a systematic review of the different periods of English literature. We have profited by our study and have reason to expect a brighter future for our society than falls to tin- lot of most such organizations. An open meeting and an annual are held every year, at which we are glad to see our friends. The faculty of Purdue have taken a great deal of interest in our work, and by their kindness and forethought have helped us in the accomplishment of things otherwise beyond our means. We are not perfect in ourselves but, we hope that our work will help Purdue girls to move on to noble ends. 122 Emersonian Literary Society IIIS society proclaimed its intentions to cope with the elements of literary advancement, January 10, 1S87. A few years of growth have given it stability and prestige far beyond it s years. It came as the result of a long-felt want, and the Concord school has a group of enthusiastic disciples in this me of technology and applied science. The society was tossed from pillar to post, meeting here and there, until finally it was granted the use of the Library. Though the youngest in years, it is far from the weakest in numbers; the efficiency of work done here would lead an observer to think it an older society. It has moved forward to suc- cess, and has amply repaid the efforts of its loyal members, who have been characterized by a desire to carry out the Emersonian ideal that actuated the charter members in founding a society for the advancement of young men. Without the influence of a home, the society has been beckoned on in its work by the common desire for intellectual development, and has been rewarded with the strength of unity. The last of the charter members has gone, but the mantle has fallen upon willing shoulders; and, with increased facilities for literary work, the society may prophesy for its maturity a complete fulfillment of the promise of its infancy: Wie die Arbeit, so der Lohn. Emersonian Literary Society Motto Wie die Arbeit, so der Lohn Colors Cream, shrimp Pink, Nile a run Officers President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer S. G. Jump, ' 97 D. C. Pfendler. ' 97 T. A. Hanson. ' 93 J. E. Trover, ' 97 Right Critic- Left Critic Librarian . Marshal .J. H. Clarke, 97 J. H. Skinner, ' 97 G. L. Colbirn. ' 98 F. B. Jenks, ' 98 J. H. Clarke J. B. Merriam R. C Smith Members 1897 W. C. Halstkad D. C. Pfkndlkr J. E. Trover S. G. Jimp J. H. Skinner W. H. North G. L. COLHCRN J. E. Hilbish F. B. Jenks D. B. Miller A. 0. Gates T. A. Hanson R. W. H eavilon 1899 W. M. Sawdon W . A . Drake L. A. Hurst W. L. KlBBEV J. C. Olmstead W. H. Parkinson G. E. Riplev C. W , Tippy P. H. Wadsworth 1900 M. B. WlSHARD c. N. Cline F. Ernst R. A. Parsons ijjJB n fib r r «4g| 5 . m L , f ?« • f r P f mm? war -.«•■ ■y -..-. - ' ■ ' Carlyle Literary Society TUESDAY, APRIL 13, IS97 Irving Literary Society WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1897 Philalethean Literary Society THURSDAY, APRIL 15, IS97 Emersonian Literary Society FRIDAY, APRIL 16, IS97 The Annuals NNUAL WEEK at Purdue is a very important and interesting one to the four literary societies, as well as to the many friends of the University. Every year each of the four literary societies gives an entertainment, usually presented in the chapel, at which time they endeavor to show to the public what they have accom- plished in literary training from their respective societies. This year has com- pletely overshadowed anything that has been given in previous years in careful preparation and decoration. Elaborate preparations were made, and a great deal of honor and praise was given to the individual members of the societies. Some of the societies may have received more praise than others, but it would be difficult to say which one presented the best programme, and all are to be congratulated on the outcome of their well-arranged plans for the entertainment of their friends. This year the Carlyles ushered in the week on Tuesday evening to a large and appreciative audience, it being their seventeenth annual entertainment. The deco- rations were very unique in design, the color of the society, red, dominating. Japanese designs predominated, this being in honor of the society ' s Japanese mem- ber. The stage background was in red, being relieved by Japanese fans, parasols, pyramids of canes and panels. Stereoptican views were presented at different times during the programme, descriptive of the scenery and architecture of Japan, and this proved to be quite an attractive feature. The programmes were of Japanese design and in keeping with the decorations. The Carlyles appeared in cap and gown, as is their established custom, and presented the following interest- ing programme: Programme Music Invocation President ' s Address Declamation — The Battle of Gettysburg Music Music J. Dempster Browkell Michael Creed Hinderleider Paper ...... Story— A Summer Cruise Declamation — Parrhasins and the Captive Music- Essay— Pictures of Elizabeth ' s England Oration— Turkey and the Powers Music Benediction 1 ' 27 Claude Henry Kessler Stanley Hastings McMullen Charles Burt Pettibone Frederick William Dencer Edward Bingham Kirk Music The following evening the [rvings gave their twenty-second annual entertain- ment to a crowded house. The decorations were profuse, the society ' s colors, pink :i i n 1 light blue, being used. Incandescent lights, palms, lilies, and ferns added to the beauty of the scene. The recitations given were perhaps more highly appreciated by the audience than the remainder of the programme. The following programme was given by the Irvings: Programme Invocation Music President ' s Address— Possible Limitations ' ' Story— A Strange Guest ' „ ((a)— Sandy McDonald ' s Signal Recitation- ' , „. .. _ 1.(0)— ' A Similar Case Music Oration — Yes or No ...., Essay — Co-operation of Theory and Practice Music Oration — ' -The Apex of National Existence ((a)— Taking an Elevator Recitation 1 1 b |— Nothing to Say Music Benediction W. H. Thompson W . G. Greson L. L. Johnson Claude Riddle . H. R. Cri i.i. Victor Thompson E. E. Brockm n The Philalethean Society gave their entertainment on Thursday evening. It proved to be a success in every particular and proved the ability of the Purdue young ladies to entertain. This year they presented a pleasant surprise to their many friends. They digressed from their usual literary entertainment of ora- tion, essays, declamations, etc., and presented a comedy entitled ' -The Chape- ron. The young ladies did themselves credit, as well as the society, by the pleasant, easy manner in which they enacted their different parts, and showed they had made careful preparation, and certainly deserve their well-earned laurels. The cast of characters was as follows: ' The Chaperon Miss Morong, Principal of Crandon Hall, Mrs. Dynecourt of Selbourne, . Madamoiselle Jeanne. Joyce Dynecourt, Judith Grey, . . . . . Phillis Reynolds, Barbara Creighton, . . . . Suzanne Horton, Lillian Gordon, . . . . Mollie Howard. .... Anna Dayton. . . . . Miriam, the Gypsy. Jill, the Waif. . . . . Nora, Mrs. Dynecourt ' s Maid. Alida M. Cunningham Dell McLaughlin Mayme Boulds Rebecca Ray Rankin May Caulkins Eva Lenore Linn Emma Doan Daisy Jane Zorns WlLHELMINA JACOBS Martha Stevens Clara Cunningham Lela Blanche Hoffman Mable Clare Lindley Sadye Stallard The Emersonian Society presented the last annual of the series on Friday evening. It was a highly meritorious entertainment, and the essays and ora- tions showed careful preparation and deep thinking. In respect to the thought they contained, they equaled those of the preceding annuals of the series, and reminded one that Emerson ' s deep philosophy may have given character to this society that takes its name from him. The chapel was beautifully decorated with the society ' s colors, pink, blue, and nile green, palms, ferns, and lilies, and a large picture of Emerson. The programmes were very artistic; they were in light blue, fastened to rough-edged paper, and tied with the colors of the society. The following programme was given by the Emersonians: Programme Music Invocation President ' s Address, Essay— International Peace . Declamation — Mind and Matter Music Obation -The Significance of 1900 Essay — Elements of Success ' Music Declamation •• Mj Sweetheart ' s Bab) Brother ' Oration— The Industrial Age M i -ii Benediction Musk S. G. Jump W. C. Halstbad W. L. KlHlSKY J. H. Skinner F. B. Jenks M. B. Wishard W. H. Parkinson Music On Saturday evening following the entertainments Dr. ami Mrs. Stone and Prof, and Mrs. Swiggel charmingly entertained the members of the four literary societies at the home of the former. It was greatly appreciated by all present, and proved to be a most enjoyable affair, proving a most fitting ter- mination of the week ' s intellectual festivities. 130 THE FRAT- ERNITIES SKULLS OF THIR- TEEN • SIGMA NU- SICMA ALPHA EP- SILON • SICMA CHI- KAPPA SICMA -PHI DELTA THETA •  3S5j Walt Sigma Chi Roll of Chapters Miami University University op Michigan Ohio Wesleyan University University of Indiana Columbian University Tulanb University Washington and Lee University Lehigh University University of Mississippi Gettysburg College University of Virginia Massachusetts Institute op Technology University of Cincinnati Dickinson College University of Illinois Hanover College University of California Hobart College University of Missouri Chicago University University of Nebraska Randolph-Macon College University of Wisconsin Center College University of Texas Dartmouth College University of Kansas Hampden-Sidney College University of Minnesota Beloit College University of North Carolina Albion College University op Southern California Columbia University De Pauw University Bucknell University Butler University Denison University Northwestern University Purdue University Illinois Wesleyan University Leland Stanford, Jr., University West Virginia University Pennsylvania State College University of Pennsylvania Ohio State University Kentucky State College Roanoke College Vanderbilt University Cornell University Alumni Chapters Indianapolis. Ind. Cincinnati. O. Montgomery. Ala. Lafayette, Ind. Springfield. O. Kansas City. Mo. New York. N. Y. St. Paul. Minn. Lincoln. Neb. Chicago. III. Washington. D. C. Columbus. O. Milwaukee, Wis. 133 Sigma Chi Delta Delta Chapter rounded 1855 Established 1875 Official Organ — Sigma Chi Quarterly Secret Organ— Sigma Chi Bulletin Colors BLUE AND (iOLD Fratres in Lrbe Clarence Madison Bivens, B.S. George A. Jamison Col. R. P. De Hart William Edward Beach, Ph.B. Worth Reed. M.S. ( ' ii u:i.i:s A.LMUS M irstellar, Ph.B. John DaUGHTERY Thomson, B.M.E.. A.B., LL.B. William F. Murdoch Samuel A. Snoddy, A.B. Alva Owen Reser Charles Sumner Downing, B.S. James Beverly Milner. B.S. Clarence Severson Frame Brokenbrough William David M vnn Thomas Jefferson Barnes, Jr. Charles Warren Pifer. B.C.E. William Kirkpatrick Hiram Dodge Lingle Charles A. Mann Edward M. Davidson, Ph.G., M.D. Henry Heath Vinton. B.S.. LL.B. Wilber Pisk Severson, LL.B. Robert Rice M. C. Van Zant William R. Coffroth, LL.B. William Kino Eldridge. C.E. Fratres in Facultate James Henry Smart, LL.D. Fratres in Lniversitate ' 97 Carl Cole Wiley John Reuben Gebhart Van Waoenen Alling (X) ' 98 Albert Hugh Bryan Mark West McGaffey Benjamin Gravely Fernu.d Martin Washington Earhakt Charles Whitall Valentine ' 99 Henry Spencer Badet Albert Edward Gilman Brent Achilles Tozzer Adolf Schleicher ' 00 Ralph Aldrich Bond Charles Forrest Flinn Robert Morris Evans Roy Clayborne Rickley Pharmacy ' 98 Frank Patton Gibson (X) Post-Graduate Edward Graham Crozier John Lowuie Roe m JL -fcr? 1 W % i 3 i Kappa Sigma Chapter Roll Kentucky University- Ohio State University Cumberland University Southwestern University Vanderbilt University ' Washington and Lee University Tulane University Bucknell University Mercer University- Columbian University Louisiana State University- University of Tennessee University of North Carolina Wabash College Bowdoin College William and Mary College Millsaps College Swarthmore College Georgia School of Technology Hampden-Sidney College Southwestern Baptist University- Southwestern Presbyterian University U. S. Grant University Cornell University Davidson College Centenary College Randolph-Macon College Lake Forest University- University of Vermont Wofford College Bethel College Maine State College Pennsylvania State College University of Virginia University of Arkansas University of Texas Purdue University University of the South Trinity College University of Illinois University of Pennsyl -ania University of Michigan South Carolina College University of Nebraska Kappa Sigma Chi Chapter Founded 1867 Organized 1885 Official Organ Tin: CaddCEDS flower — Lily of thk Valley Colors OLD HOLD, PEACOCK BLUE, AND MAROON Fratres in llrbe William S. Brockenbrouoh Daniel Royse J. Lyndon Van Natta Daniel F. Storms Roy S. Walker Charles I . Gavan Willi ubd 1 ' . Heath Fratres in Facultate Alpha Pierce Jamison Fratres in llniversitate ' 97 Joseph Gordon Swain John H. Fox T. De Vol Phillips Garland P. Robinson ' 98 Carlton G. Ferris Keith D. Qlarrier James Paul Latta ' 99 James H. Johnson Samuel L. Van Natta Mact S. Good Earl A. Means ' 00 David C. Braden Walter C. McFadden Tilghman H. Wallace Prank Wagner Pharmacy Harry Albert Birk Sigma Nu Chapter Roll Virginia Military Institute South Carolina Military Institute University of Texas Central University University op Kansas Drake University- University of Iowa Emery College North Georgia College Howard College Mercer University University of California DePauw University Chicago University Rose Polytechnic Institute Washington and Lee University University of Louisiana Vanderbilt University Alabama A. and M. College William Jewell College Upper Iowa College University of Georgia South Carolina College University of Alabama Tulane University Bethel College Cornell College Lehigh University Lombard University Southwest Kansas College Mt. Union College University of the South University of Pennsylvania Purdue University- University of Indiana Albion College University of Virginia University of North Carolina North Carolina A. and M. College Stanford University University of Missouri Missouri Valley College Centre College University of Ohio Sigma Nu Beta Zeta Chapter Founded Jan. I, 1869 Organized Oct. 26, 1892 ■ Official Organ The Delta of Sigma Xr Colors BLACK. GOLD. AND WHITE Flower White Rose Fratres in Iniversitate Edward Ellsworth Remolds. M.E. Ray C. Ewry, M.E. ' 97 John Burke Bayard William L. Hodgkins Prank E. Bates J. Walter Estkri.ink Harry Miller Spahr Howard L. Schdrmak Pail E. Willi m ' 98 Arthur Grove Burns Charles G. Simpson John M. Fisk Austin A. Parker Harry E. Wright Herbert Spencer Ndlsen William S. Moore ' 99 James Joseph Wiselogle Frederick C. Robie Henry Wygant A. Lee Wrkiht Lee F. Johnson 00 Paul F. Bookwaltkk Oliver Slimp Pharmacy John Garretson Post-Graduate Earl Russel 142 - ■ ' ,: j , JSP t Ja • i r P Tj Phi Delta Theta Founded, Miami University, 1848 Chapter Roll Colby University- University of Vermont Amherst College Cornell University Syracuse University Pennsylvania College Dickinson College Dartmouth College Williams College Brown University Union College Lafayette College Washington and Jefferson Allegheny College Case School University of Pennsylvania University of Virginia Lehigh University Randolph-Macon College University of North Carolina Central University Emory College Vanderbilt University Alabama Polytechnic Institute University of Alabama Southern University Tulane University Southwestern University Ohio Wesleyan University University of Wooster Ohio State University Wabash College Franklin College De Pauw University University of Michigan Hillsdale College Knox College Lombard University University of Wisconsin Westminster College Iowa Wesleyan University University of Minnesota University of Nebraska Richmond College Washington and Lee University Centre College University of Georgia Mercer University University of the South Aji.i Chicago University University of Mississippi University of Texas Miami University Ohio University Buchtel College Indiana University Butler University Hanover College Purdue University State College of Michigan Northwestern University Illinois Wesleyan University University of Illinois University of Missouri Washington University State University of Iowa University of Kansas University of California Leland Stanford University 145 Phi Delta Theta Theta Chapter Organized March 17, 1893 Official Organ The Scroll Secret Organ— The Palladium Colors ARGENT AND AZURE Flower White Carnation Fratres in Lrbe M. B. Wells Chakles Mdlleb Rev. H. L. Davis William F. Stilwkll Oliveh B. Leonard Walteb I. Snydeb Samuel Mooke, ,Tk. J. M. Taylor Ray Watson Stoy Rev. C. M. Carteb Col. W. C. L. Taylor Dr. George W. Keiper Fratres in Facultate Charles B. Peterson. C. E. Fratres in Lniversitate ' 97 Rudolph Carl Tsghentscher Walter Howard Wheeler Warren Edmund Moore Terrell Eugene Morse Edward B. Kirk ' 98 Montgomery Evan Sherry - Percy Haight Batten George Pitman Miller ' 99 Edwin Lenox Joseph Thomas Hill Robert Eagle Peck Huston Dv Bois Feakis Earl Rawlins Knight Edwin Max Graves Harold V. Patterson Edwin Murray Hulse 00 John O ' Brien Miles O ' Brien l ' i; nk Henley Post-Graduate Robert Sample Miller Sigma Alpha Epsilon Roll of Chapters Massachusetts Institute of Technology Pennsylvania State College University of North Carolina Cumberland University University of Tennessee Columbia University Harvard University Vanderbilt University University of Texas Denver University Allegheny College Leland Stanford, Jr., University University of Louisiana Northwestern University University of the South Washington University Southern University Purman University Boston University Simpson College Adrian College Davidson College Bethel College University of Mississippi Alabama A. and M. College Ohio Wesleyan College University of California University of Virginia University of Alabama Ohio State University Mount Union College Emory College Purdue University Centre College Trinity College W afford College Mercer University Franklin College St. Stephens College University of Colorado University of Georgia University of Missouri Washington and Lee University Southwestern Baptist University Southwestern Presbyterian University Georgia School of Technology Worcester Polytechnic Institute University of Michigan University of Nebraska South Carolina College University of Arkxnsas Bucknell University Cincinnati University Central University Tulane University Dickinson College Alumni Associations Chattanooga, Tennessee Jackson, Mississippi Boston, Massachusetts Detroit, Michigan Kansas City, Missouri Savannah, Georgia Chicago, Illinois Cincinnati, Ohio New York, New York Cleveland, Ohio Alliancf, Ohio Atlanta, Georgia Augusta, Georgia 119 Sigma Alpha Epsilon Founded in IS56 Incorporated in IS92 Official Organ— Sigma Alpha Epsilon Record Secret Magazine I ' m Alpha Colors ROYAL PURPLE AND OLD GOLD Flower Violet Indiana Beta Chapter Orcan zed in IS93 George Minot Finney John Clifton Kinsley George William Axtell Stanley Hastings McMullen hi witt Wheeler Buchanan Levon Benjamin Webb Fratres in Lniversitate ' 97 ' 98 J. Demster IJkounkll William Christopher Taylor William Chester Halstead Hildred James Wright Harold Whitcomb Cope Jacob Nichey Moore ' 99 James Perry Bradner Birnet Fllton Forms Walter Scott Galloway ' 00 Fredrick Kirk Knowlton Pail Mavity William Henry Kretsinger Wili.aui) X. Reiser Post-Graduate Cl.OVl) M m:-ii mi ■j w ' . ■w yi pg J HWUBWj : l ' iH ' . ' l tl ' J l W t M ,  D ' 1 - ' ' -M5 -- i ' VW. ' « ' J X . . . .. ' - - ■ ' ■■ ■■ ' ■ ' ' ' S - i ' .I- gan V W?P ' rT TWiy WJjJWWfi .wn  Every secret organization has its code of mystic signs and signals, by which its members are guided. So with the •• Skulls of Thirteen, eacdi new member, :i he enters the brotherly band, is met with just such an array. Chief among all of these is one grand formula, D-G (X-Z) — 7C=B, whose teaching unites the 13 members as true and lasting comrades, bound by ties as enduring as the noble hills surrounding the birthplace of the order. This formula, magnificent in conception, glorious in principle, and broad in its teachings, is applicable to almost any case, provided the proper constants be selected from the accompanying table. Table of Constants for Skulls ' Formula N P Q R S T U V W X Y Z M 32 8 27 27 12 1024 8 8 8 24 512 -7 27 L 4096 3 4096 16 18 4096 3 3 13 27 256 16 4096 K 12 32 12 2 15 12 15 32 2048 4096 24 • 2 J 12 12 • 1024 o 56 (i 21 64 3 2 18 1 33 32 256 ■ 32 1024 6 1024 12 •) 16 251 ' ' H 1 256 32 256 3 32 4 4 256 6 4096 12 U 13 256 3 (i • 64 16 256 32 1 27 F 15 12 1 512 18 256 13 2048 4096 16 18 32 E 6 33 3 64 15 27 15 15 4096 • 2 4096 256 L 4096 128 3 ■1 1024 16 27 2 33 2 • 33 256 U 32 3 12 16 32 ■• 4096 25G 4096 16 Hi • 2 B 12 30 256 256 256 16 33 12 6 3 256 A 13 13 13 15 12 33 13 512 64 15 12 12 152 Tau Beta Pi Members in the City M. B. Wells C. C. Chappelle Members in the Faculty John Joseph Flathek Ci.oyd Marshall John H. Klepinger William Nelson Motter Clarence H. Robertson Edward E. Reynolds R. D. Hawkins Members in the University ' 97 Lloyd Everett King William T. Hensley Earl H. Browning Rudolph Carl Tschentscher William Chester Halstead Edward B. Kirk Franklin Matson Walts Paul Williams George Franklin Hamilton William Cyrus Bunnel Terrell Eugene Morse John Wallace Robert Belden Treat Garland Pleasant Robinson Thomas Alfred Clark Melvin A. Price J. Walter Esterline Robert Colfax Smith ' 9S John Meeker Fisk Ed. Charles Oliver Albert Henry Aldinger Frederick William Dencer Chelsea Conro Aydelott Llewellyn V. Ludy Benjamin G. Fernald Wilber Hayes Thompson Post-Graduate Robert Sample Miller Tau Beta Pi VERY school of consequence has some method of recog- nizing and rewarding true merit. In Purdue this is accomplished among the engineering students by the election to membership in the honorary society of Tan Beta Pi, which has for its object the recog- nition of high degrees of scholarship in technical work. However, rank in class is not the sole requi- site for membership in this society; the candidate must also possess those qualities of manliness and good-fellowship so desirable in every walk of life. The men eligible tn membership are tin- upper one-fourth in each class, tie eighth being chosen in Junior year, the remainder at the beginning of the Senior year. Of this tirst eighth, the man ranking highest in bis classes during the Freshman and Sophomore years is elected early in his Junior year. The members are selected from lists obtained from the various professors and heads of departments. Meetings are held twice each month, at which technical papers are read and discussed, and lectures given by members of the faculty. Only members of the society and Purdue faculty have the privilege of attending these meetings. Instead of a badge, the emblem of the society is the bent of a miniature trestle, worn as watch-key, and having inscribed upon it the owner ' s name, class, and chapter. The colors of the society are brown and white. Since the beginning of the present school-year, the society has been strength- ened by the election of seventeen new members, and its recent growth and present prosperity are, it is hoped, good criterions by which to judge of the future. 156 The Pioneers of ' 97 JYVIIERE in all the schools of the world, from the time when ancient Greece reigned Bupreme as the director of educational thought, until the present day. when this once noble country lias lost all her proud prestige, was there ever such a gathering as composed the 97 Preps. Watched over by a kindly old man. whose gray hair and beard bespoke the experience of many seasons, these veritable children were started aright, with high hopes and ideals, upon a jour- ney that has been at times indeed rugged and steep. Long years have intervened since that time, when was formed a body whose part in the affairs of the University was destined to be one of greatness and importance. Vet still there clings to the memories of the few yet remaining fond recollections of those days of preparation for the greater work soon to follow. Time has dealt ruthlessly with our once goodly number, until now only a few are left — a mere remnant — to reap the reward for which all so fondly yearned. Sad and sorrowful have been some of the experiences passed through since that early departure upon the highway of learning, but through the all-over- shadowing gloom many rays of light blaze forth to mark the occurrence of some notable event, pleasing in itself but now doubly treasured because of its fond association with friends that are departed. Although work has been the ruling genius of this once numerous baud, this grim old task-master has occasionally, for a time, been dethroned: and his subjects, no longer feeling the all-powerful hand of a despot, have forgotten their hardships for a time, and during their short respite given themselves up to the enjoyment of life ' s pleasure and each other ' s company. As a result of one such gathering, a sort of club or association was formed, that those who have been friends so long, passed through hardships together, and at last 158 emerged from their struggle upon the beautiful field bearing the words, suc- cess and commencement, might be bound still closer, and thus be of mutual benefit to each other in their closing days of association. Tims you have the history, or rather the record of trials, friendships, and success through which have passed those that are Left of the many who started upon the journey five cars ago. To treasure the memory of those bygone days, to strengthen the friend- ships ni ' the present, ami to lead to closer union in the future, was formed among the remaining few what we have been pleased to call the Pioneers of ' 97. Pioneers of ' 96 Guardian Father Erastus Test, A.M.. M.D. Prep Remnants Baker Barlow Browning Crockette Gregg Hamilton HlNDERLIDER Jump Moore North Pfe.ndler Price Taylor White ikSi Bill 1? ■: ,jjpJ 1. •vis Si M III 1 ' mvmff, ■ Tine Big OKim-p- 5ft-3|ia- ATHLETICS I ,V f Purdue Athletics THLETICS at Purdue are beld as next in importance to the regu- lar college work, and find hearty support in the minds of both the faculty and student body. Experience has well proved that a strong mind must be accompanied by a vigorously strong body; and tlio present tendency in educational institutions is toward the simultaneous development of both of these. To be a good athlete means something, of coarse; to be an athlete and likewise a good scholar means much more; and it is with pride and pleasure that we note thai the majority of those who have won distinc- tion on the gridiron, the diamond, and the track, have also made themselves note- worthy in the class-room. We are proud that Purdue has been, and to-day is. recognized as a leader in athletics, both from the point of the Strength of her teams, and the spirit of their contests; and as years go by Purdue will still lie in her place, the promoter and defender of college athletics — he it that kind of sport which is beneficial and at the same time elevating and straight-forward. Within the past year tin- local association has been reorganized, a new and rigid code of rules adopted, and the association put on a solid, systematic working hasis. Much credit is due Prof. Waldo for the keen interest he has shown in the work of reorganization, and development of a new code of rules. The present officers of the association are as follows: President Secretary W. K. Steele Vice President . A. (i. Byrns Treasurer . Manager ... .1. X. Moore P.u l Mavitv V. K. Cassads A. P. Jamison L. B. Webb M. O ' Brien . Board of Directors From Facult C. A. Waldo D. B. Luten At Large Frank E. Bates . Class of 98 A. Lee Wright . Class of on E. P. Wagner Class of ' 97 Class of 99 Pharmacy 1G-1 Football stands paramount at Purdue, and for eight successive years the wearers of the old-gold and black have held the coveted championship of Indiana, and moreover, have shown themselves worthy the steel of any institution of the middle West. Michigan and Minnesota recognize in Purdue a formidable adver- sary, and against her stout-hearted warriors even Chicago has three successive times wavered and fallen. ( )f the many who donned the canvas the last season, the following deserve to be mentioned as members of the team of ' 96 : ' 96 Football Team S. M. Hammond (Yale). Harry Dryde.x. A. P. Jamison, Coach Manager Captain POSITIONS PLAYERS POSITIONS players Left End, - MaHSII M.I. Eight Tackle. Alward Left Tackle, 1 W IGNEB Bates Right End. Hall Left Guard. Robertson Quarter-Back, GoiSEN Center Jump ' Breen Left Half Bark. Moore Right Guard. Webb Right Half Back, - Jamison (Capt.i Full-Back, - EsTEKI.INI. -i BSTITUTES Foulke Ewky O ' Bbien Football Scores, 1896 Purdue, 36 Purdue, 32 Purdue. Purdue, Purdue, 22 Purdue. 28 Purdue, 4 Total. 122 Greer College, U Rush Medical, 4 M LNNESOTA, 14 MlCHIG N. 16 De Pauw. Xotre Dame. 26 CHAiMPAIGN. 4 Opponents, 04 Purdue Baseball Team, ' 97 C. L. Hayes Positions 1st Base 2nd Base 3rd Base Short Stop Pitchers Catcher R. Field L. Field M. Field Barron Captain Manager Substitutes Crowder Wright Bishop i Wn.n Ferris Wiley ' Elliott Hayes, Capt. ' Stuart Shaffer Braden Doane Stuart ' Hayes Spahr Baseball Schedule, 1897 April 2-1 Wabash at Purdue May S--De Pauw at Purdue April 28— Champaign at Champaign May 19 — Ind. Univ. at Purdue May 1— I.M.T.S. at Indianapolis May 22— Wabash at Crawfordsville May 6 — Ind. Univ. at Bloomington Maj ' Jii — Ind.Univ. ' at Purdue u;s The past year has been an eventful one for Purdue in track athletics. The annual state meet held in Lafayette last year was in every way a success ; Purdue winning first honors by defeating ' her old adversary. Rose Polytechnic. Four state records were lowered, and Ray Ewry ' s famous jump of 5 ft. 3Jjj inches was scored, which gave to the representative of Purdue the Amateur Championship of the World. Purdue ' s winning team was as follows Purdue Track Team, ' 96 C. H. Robertson, Captain H. W. Dryden, Manager R. E. Bateson G. W. Axtell H. C. Buschman B. C. Cooke R. C. Ewry C. D. Test J. C. Kercheval L. D. Test L. W. Goben C. E. Howe 0. P. Reese A. F. Alward R. B. Treat Montgomery M. C Good Cassady Earl Russell C. R. Green H. K. Mudd E. Smith B. F. Beckm an 1 ) W. Johnson Pettit S. Moore PURDUE IN INFANCY. One ©if— oiar n.eig ' libors- iotne of our visi to1rs Quotations Faculty Bow should men hope for mercy, showing none ? •■ Pkkxy There is do royal road to highest fame; The man has toiled who wears a glorious Dame. ' Waldo— One may smile and smile. Alkord Mark the perfect man. Troop — The hairs of thy head arc numbered. Evans—-- I know it was mi sin Fur me to sit anil grin. Flatheb - ■•• He hath strange places crammed with observation. Arthur — That man that hath a tongue, I say is no man. If with his tongue he cannot win a woman. Blake And wisely tell the hour of day The clock doth strike by Algebra. Rheinhard — I can easier teach twenty what were good to be done, than to be one of twenty to follow mine own teaching. Mrs. McRae — No life can be pure in its purpose or strong in its strife. And all life not be purer and stronger thereby. Turner — Ay me ! what dangers do environ the man that meddles with cold iron. Luten — In the spring a young man ' s fancies Lightly turn to thoughts of love. Dr. Test — His very foot hath music in ' t. As he comes up the (Dorm) stair. Matthews — A babe in a house is A wail-spring of pleasure. Seniors But now my task is smoothly done. Clahk. T. A. — He is a scholar, and a ripe and good one. 17(1 Dryden — That which ordinary men are tit for. I am qualified in; and the best of me is diligence. Axtell — The race is not to be swift. Finney — Silence is the perfectest herald of joy; I were but little happy if I could say how much. Hamilton — He doeth nothing brilliantly, But all things well. Alling — The faculty thought so much of me, they asked me to stay another year. Doan - The sum of earthly bliss. King — Men of few words are the best men. Hinderlider — The course of true love never runs smooth. Linn — Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eyes, In every gesture dignity and love. Mug — What ' s in a name ? Ross — Bid me discourse, I will enchant thine ears. Meyer- He draweth out the thread of his verbosity finer than the staple of his argument. Tschentscher — A pronounced prodigy, with an unpronouD cable name. Zokns — A perfect woman, nobly planned. To warn, to comfort, and command. Moore — Who would not.be a boy? Wright — As merry as the day is long Meriam — I am but a stranger here below; Heaven is my home. Hodgkins — Shyness was ne ' er thy blame. Dobson — I would live and die a bachelor. Alwakd — O that this too, too solid flesh would melt. Swain — A man more sinned against than sinning. Juniors In the catalogue ye go for men. Doane — Who thinks too little and talks too much. Cauble — Lest men suspect your tale untrue, Keep probability in view. Aldinger — A hat not much the worse for wear. Gates — Those who in quarrels interpose. Must often wipe a bloody nose. Breen- ■• At whose Bight all the stars hid their diminished heads. Rosenthal — A fellow of no mark nor likelihood. Webb An awkward, bashful fellow. MOORE, V. S.- A man after his own H u-iart. Wbight, H. E. — An abridgment of all that is pleasant in man. Ross — •• If ladies be but young (?) ami fair. They have the gift to know it. Hoffman — Whom to call pretty were to give hut a feeble notion of her many charms. ' Miixbr— He hath a lean (?) and hungry look. Jemks — ' T will not be long. Ere I ' 11 be here again. (At No. Pierce St.) H n on — Who hath not known a woman ' s love ' . Moore, .1. X. — That daffed the world aside and bid it pass. Sophomores Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. Bi ' tterworth — There must be some such, to be some of all sorts. Drake-- So wise, so young, they say. never do live long. Wishard — Some smack of age in you. Barrow — He is the very pineapple of politeness. Waterfall — Stand in awe of thyself. Greeson — The old man eloquent. HoGATE — Some are born great. Riddle — Whose words all ears took captive. Lippe — Ernest Heinrich Carl Michael Friedrich von der, Stroud — Love me little, love me long. Siblev — How long, Lord, how long ? Smith — One of the few. the immortal names That was not born to die. Little— She and comparisons are odious. Ely — And he was not right fat. I undertake. Spdrgeon — He that complies against his will Is of his own opinion still. Wadsworth— Nature hath formed strange fellows in her tame. Evans— Company, villainous company, hath been the spoil of me. ' 178 Lennox — Hath thy toil O ' er books consumed the midnight oil ? Stallard — She is a phantom of delight. Platt — The world knows nothing of its greatest men. Tippy — Would there were more men like this one ! Hauser — A thing of beauty. Lindley — Like a sunbeam swift and bright. Wright — I would rather be (W)right than president. Hill, Joe — Not to know me argues yourself unknown. Hurst — Thev always talk who never think. Freshmen My salad days, When I was green in judgment. Kennedy — Sleep, undisturbed, within this peaceful shrine. Mavity — ■• Some have greatness thrust upon them. Cline — Co-education is the thief of time. Jacobs — S.ie has many nameless virtues. Crowder — He speaks an infinite deal of nothing. Manning — Much can be made of a man if he be caught young Dinwiddie — Fancy, to find her likeness, earth and skies Would vainly sweep. Parsons — He will make his mark. Zehring — A green thought in a green shade. Ten Purdue Mechanics Ten Purdue Mechanics, standing in line; Lieutenant Miller called one out, and that left nine. Nine Purdue Mechanics, striving against fate; One was called to the office, and that left eight. Eight Purdue Mechanics, quitting work at eleven; Mike flunked erne, and that left seven. Seven Purdue Mechanics, putting in their best licks One heard of -Thermo. and that left six. Six Purdue Mechanics, glad they were alive: One saw Hatt without whiskers, and that left five. Five Purdue Mechanics, watching the lawn mower; The grass cop nabbed one. and thai left four. Four Purdue Mechanics, happy as could be; One quit studying, and that left three. Three Purdue Mechanics, hunting something new: One found a fair co-ed, and that left two. Two Purdue Mechanics, wrote home fur mun: One got a ship, and that left one. One Purdue Mechanic, having lots of fun: Jerry gave a test, that left nun.-. Iso Some Excuses October 22, 1896, by O. O. Zehring : My absence was caused by a desire to hear the ' Boy Orator, ' Bryan. October 22, 1896, by A. R. Satterlee : My absence was caused by Mr. Bryan ' s address. I am a voter, and interested in the arguments adduced. October, 22, 1896, by R. W. Wallace : My absence was caused by the late arrival of Mr. Bryan. I expected to be out the first hour only. December 3, 1896, by C. F. Flinn : My absence was caused by faintness from indigestion. December 5, 1896, by J. B. Meriam : My absence was caused by moving ; i. e., change of address. Some Bad Spells Experienced by Dr. Stone Sault Blase Oxigen Callieo Signafy Connexion Barbette (b urette) Crusable Collerless Groop Exhist Oderless Alchalhol Romboydal Patrolium Capibel Chemistery Sourse Equall Redily Essensial Mollycules Furness Combign Groth Gaos Sepeperate Sean Carocene Princibally Dissapeer Campbells Haii- brush (Senior) Subsomation (Si iblimation) Lustreaus 181 HF- WALKS Ho Miss Km; n You should not neglect your personal appearance, simply because the young man of your affections is not a student of Purdue. MissC I i.k ns It is hardly advisable for a young girl, during her first year in college, t.i become su well acquainted with the young men. Miss Boblds — il) Sarcasm seldom leads to popularity. (2 Smiles should be re served for private use. Mis- Si v ns- -Young ladies of less than sixteen years of age are generally attended by a rh a j a rim. as mature discretion is often preceded bj youthful exuberance. .Mis M. I) n— Endearing expressions should be reserved for friends, and nut thrown around promiscuously in the class-room. Mus J.- -Although you are personally proud of your achievements, it is well_to remem her that tin re is always something more to attain, for no one is perfect. La tta — The Lahr House lobby is not the place for the exhibition of the tailor ' s nor haberdasher ' s art. Fisk — The fuzz you speak of on your upper lip is not abnormal, even for a Junior. Van Alling — Your question, how to appear sporty on a small income, is much too deep forme. Perhaps Swain can give you some valuable information. Clark, T. A.— To reduce the flesh which is so objectionable to you, you must exercise with great regularity, and not permit yourself to sleep during the day. This, with the diet offered at the Hall, will surely give the desired results. Hanson— An extensive vocabulary is desirable, but words should convey some meaning; and I should request that you consult some standard dictionary as to their use. Pfendler— I can give you no recipe which is warranted a sure cure for blushing. Roos. A. L. — (1) Miss Lillian Bell would doubtless be glad to receive any contribu- tions which you might offer as a continuation of her paper, Men as Lovers. (2) You may obtain a book on love-making by sending to the Delineator. Mr. Brownell — We do not know that the expression. May be you do n ' t like that, is copyrighted. We believe vou have a perfect right to use it. but be careful as to the occasions. How it Was Done ARLY mi a Bummer ' s evening of 1895 there gathered on the campus a crowd of green bat industrious Freshmen. Besides the usual paraphernalia of such a crowd (a large brush and a bucket of paint), they carried several sheets, which they had artistically (?) formed into ' 98 banners; and a facsiimU of one of their number — a pair of trousers, two old shoes, ami a worn-out jacket, all stuffed with hay. These bold, had Freshmen, with all the stillness and secrecy to anything so young, proceeded to hang their banners on high, paint the campus green, and do every other wicked thing they were able to think of. In fact, they would have a regular Freshman time, and in the morning the University would lie at their feet: for. were not the Freshmen banners to float from every spire on the campus? Was not the ' 97 effigy to be hung from the armory flag-Staff? and were not the fences, walks, and bleachers to he literally covered with that mystic inscription: ' 98 ? Great were these Freshmen, and greatly to he feared ! Such a time they had! Anil how they did work with their paint and banners! At last everything was done, and the Freshmen, tired with their night ' s work, betook themselves home slowly, and went to bed, to dream of their great triumph of the morrow. Poor, deluded Freshmen! They had not been in college long enough to learn that ' 97 was not to be caught napping. As is customary, sonic of the lioys had been spending the evening with some lady friends, and bearing an unnecessary and unusual noise upon the campus, one of them investigated. lie saw about thirty Freshmen busily engaged with banners and paint, and, like a true Sophomore, he skirmished around for some time, and aroused eight fS4 of his sturdy classmates, and they started for the (Stuart) field of action. But, lo! the enemy had fled — the Fresh were gone; but tbe paint, the banners, and dummy remained. It was tbe work of but a few minutes to take them down, and remove nearly all traces of the paint. Behold! the morning came! Banners and effigy were gone, and as to their whereabouts, consult the accompanying engraving. Solved at Last [Fr Lafayetto Bustler, April i. A. 1 . 2113.] IK Hustler is this evening able to produce a cut of the now V«i Pra famous Ih :i n I w i i : . ■ i i was reeenth I ' luiiii] b workmen excavating for the foundation of Purdue ' s new four- acre airship laboratory. The hieroglyphics on tliis remarkable relic, which have caused sii much excitement in scientific circles, and which until yesterday were thought tn have been of Choctaw origin, are now believed to relate to engi- ueering as taught at Purdue over two centuries ago. It is practically an assured fact that tliese queer characters on the old blackboard represent the work of some professor, who, at a date probably just previous to the beginning of the twentieth century, taught the subject of Applied Mechanics in the institution: but the in- vestigation lias not yet proceeded far enough to determine his identity. Inasmuch as the Indiana legislature recently (A.I). 210. ' !) passed a bill mak- ing the value of M equal to ■!., ' , instead of — (as given on the old blackboard), the discovery is especially valuable, since it illustrates so well the wide variance in the engineering practice of a few centuries ago and of the present time. I si; As stated above, the discovery is attracting wide-spread attention, so much so, in fact, that the Chicago Tribune of yesterday gave Purdue a ten-line article on Probably a Fake ; but this will not at all detract from the probable value of the relic, for it is acknowledged that the professor ' s graphical representations of the stresses and reactions in the structure shown could not be so successfully imitated, and are without doubt the same that were used in the instruction of the attentive Senior of ye olden tyme. Engineering and scientific circles generally are breathlessly awaiting the further investigation of this remarkable case. 187 The Grass-Cop ' II Git You, Ef You Don ' t Watch Out! A great, big Purdue student ' s come to our house to st;i . To live in our spare bedroom, an ' go to school all day. An ' learn Ids lessons, an ' study hard, bo as he can keep Prom havin ' to sit on the tacks of Doc. Stone ' s mere] seat : An ' all us little children, when tin- supper things is done, We goes up in the student ' s room, an ' has the mostesf fun, A listenin ' to the scarey tales the student tells about, An ' the Grass-Cop ' at gits you, Ef you Do n ' t Watch Out! t tne ' t there was a student ' at would n ' t mind the rule ' Bout keepin off the grass, and when he was late fur school, ( r at any other time that he ' ud take the notion, He ' d walk right ' cross the grass, even when the cup was lookin ' , An ' one day when the classes all were over, an ' the chapel bell ' ml rung, Hi- started ' cross the campus, but had n ' t ten feet come, Til the patrolman hollered at him ' fore he knowed what he was about ; An ' theG rass Ef -Cop you ' 11 yell at Don ' t Watch Out! An ' one time a little boy ' ud alius laugh and grin. An ' make fun when he saw the Cop. and never ' ud begin To read the sign as told him it ' s not a thoryfare, But ' ml go right thro ' the gate, as if it wasn ' t there ; An ' one day when he was goin ' past the hedge and wasn ' t thinkin ' . An ' the ( trass-Cop hail finished the hitchin ' -posts he was a pa in tin ' That man shook him by the collar, an ' quickly walked him out; An ' the Grass Cop ' 11 shake you. Ef you Don ' t Wat-h Out : An ' our big student tells us. when you know ' at there ' s a rule. An ' they got a Cop to enforce it. ' at ' s awful, awful cruel. An ' you hear the warnin ' s given, and you see the Cop all day. Mournfully walkin ' round the campus, in his macintosh ' at ' s gray, You d better mind the notices an ' signboards new an ' clear. An ' lie careful what you do when you know the p ' liceman ' s near, An ' never pick no Mowers off the bushes round about, Er the (bass-Cop ' 11 git you. Ef you Don ' t Watch 188 0ut! Forty Minutes Behind the Scenes Dramatis Pebson.k. — The Editors of the Debris. Place. — Prof. Waldo ' s Room. Time. — 4: 35 p.m. Scenery. — A Deserted Plane. Enter Iea Thrush (looks around for the other members of the Staff). — Well, I ' ll be dog-goned ! (Stares out of the window.) Five minutes later, Smith hurriedly enters. — Hullo, Ira, where ' s the rest of the push ? Ira. — Dunno. I ' m sleepy. Miss Linn and Miss Zorns enter. Miss Linn . — Where ' s Mr. Jump and Mr. Brownell? (Smile.) Jump appears. — Say, have you all been working? All. — Yes; Mr. Kessler has the book finished. Brownell conies up the steps and raps at the door. Enters. — Well, I have just been dreaming of ads. Smith stares out of the window. — Staff suppose that there is a young lady outside. Brownell. — Well, I ' ve got a report to make. Jump. — Well, make it — don ' t wait for Kess; he ' ll be here in ' the sweet by and by. ' Brownell. — How would you like to have this book bound in morocco? Staff like the idea. (Bayard faints, but recovers when he realizes that Brownell is joking.) Miss Zorns. — Would it be costly? Brownell. — Yes, but at the rate ads are coming in we need not consider so small a matter as expense. Mr. Walts has appeared in the mean time, carrying a huge roll of sketches, which he hands around, and the staff comment thereon. Ika (laughing). - Well, this is a cooler, — look-; just like Dr. Evans after one of his witty (?) remarks. Miss Zorns. When arc we to have our pictures taken? Smith. — When the photographer gets ready. Brownell wants to wait Until he reduces llis flesh. Miss Zorns. That c-au easily be done bj a walk up South Ninth Street hill. Statl ' -in i It-. Miss Linn blushes. Smith. — Wonder where Esterline, Gregg, and Kess are ' . ' .Mis- Linn. Mayhe they are doing the same thing yon are. Smith. — What ' s that? .Miss Linn. — Looking for the fair sex. A snore arises from the comer. Staff wonder what can be the matter, but it is discovered that Ira is making up for time lost the night before. (Walts throws an eraser ami awakens him.) Thrush.- Is it breakfast time already? Brownell. — Well, let ' s talk business. Who are we going to dedicate this hook to, anyway ? WALTS. This ought to lie settled at once. Brownell.— How would Miss Doan do? (Staff smile.) Smith. — How about Miss Dinwiddie? (Smile No. 2. ) Jump. — I object. Everybody can ' t be suited. Now. if I had my way — Staff. — Hear ! hear! Kessler enters hurriedly. (Applause.) Kessi.er. — I ' m sorry that I was late, but my literary labors often keep me longer than I expect. Say. Smith, have you that list of quotations? (Smith produces an immense roll of manuscript.) Heads: Chapel — ' -It may have seen better days. Miss II — ffm — X. — Sigh no more, ladies; sigh no more. Men arc deceiv- ers ever. Meters. — I am not in the roll of common men. If music be the food of love — Miss Linn. — Enough! enough! 1! 0 Bbownell. — Say, did you hear that song of Miss Milspaugh ' s, Friday? Kess. — No; what was it ' ? Smith. — Kiss, and let ' s make up. Kess. — You fellows are getting personal. Let ' s hear those some other time. Say, let ' s have a page of the footprints of the Staff. Miss Zorxs. — don ' t intend to have mine. Miss Lixx. — - ' Mr. Kessler, what size of shoe do you wear, anyway? Knock at the door. (Editor-in-Chief of the Exponent walks in.) 0, I beg your pardon. I thought this was the Exponent Staff meeting. (Retreats in confusion.) Remark. — Wonder if it takes the Editor-in-Chief or the Staff to make a meeting. Brownell, — Well, how ' s this book to he bound? Miss Zorxs. — In silk. Smith. — In white canvas. (Is overwhelmed by a shower of erasers and chalk.) Miss Zorxs. — I ' m going; I want that car. Miss Lixx. — Let ' s adjourn. Jump. — Carried. Kess. — When are we to have another meeting? On Friday? Miss Lixx. — I have an engagement. Miss Zorxs. — So have I. Jump. — So have I. Echoed by Smith, Brownell, and Thrush. Walts. — Say, are you all going to meet in the same place? All rush out and meet Esterline in the hall, talking to Pat. Kess (yells after them). — I ' ll notify you when or where the next meet- ing will be. Curtain. 191 Just Among Ourselves Prof. Evans Mr. Hodgkins, what is the test for sulphuric acid? Hodgkins Search me. Prop. Morley The rope does not untatch. Prof, II ait (in Engineering L;il .i You boys are Imi stuffto get ' . ' ■ ' ! per cent efficiency in this lest. Prom the Blackboard (in Steam-Engine Class)— When certain kinds of feed-water is used, there is set free by the boiling, ami settles its a fine powder. ' ' — G. P. R-B-NS-N. Prof. Hatt (in Applied Mechanics) — Those round circles represent results  f tests carried out by the Government. From Cauble ' s Examination Paper (in Chemistry) Phosphorus has a property to create in ft rinntiiin. Prof. Flather — Use a small half inch pipe. ' ' -The arms of those large fly-wheels are tubes with holes through them. I ' iicii . (loss ' We must use a little judicious judgment in When great accuracy of results is required, most engineers use the method of : but have not yet decided it to lie better than other methods I wish to elaborate the sub- ject, and want you to heed the elaboration. The following fragment of conversation was overheard on the way to Chapel: 1 ' iiiiK. Flather — ' I have been here eight years, and the present Junior class is the dumbest I have ever had in Mechanism and Machine Design. Dr. Stone— They don ' t know a thing in Chemistry, either. ' On October 28th, the Seniors in Steam Boilers were instructed to learn all about Stokers. and for several nights thereafter the Lahr House became a popular place with the boys. Pkks. Smart — The usual dormitory price is $5.00. Prof. Morley— A set of diamond teeth are placed in a round circle. Prof. MORLEY There is no danger of the walls of the building collapsing internally. Km M.OORE icontidingh to Prof. Morley) -- Say, Fred, how do you do this ' . ' 192 Prof. Morley — That theory has been exploded by future experiments. Prof. Morley — Mr. Gebhardt, you may tell what you know about the burning of brick without saying anything. Pres. Smart (wishing to know the time of the Y. M. C. A. recep tion) — What time is it? Freshman (looking at his watch) — 10:10, sir. Mr. Snider (at photographer si — What is the gentleman ' s name who sits at the right of the group ? Mr. Walts (absent-mindedly) — My name is dance. Miss Linn (looking at proof of Debris staff picture) — Can ' t you have Mr. Phillips part my hair in the middle? Prof. Moran (in Political Economy) — Mr. Weitzel, what reason can you give, why a business block at the corner should be more productive than one in the middle of the block ? Weitzel (meditatively) — You could have a side door. Harlan (on Senior trip, to man putting faggoted iron scraps on a pine board into the furnace) — Does the board burn up before the iron melts? And then Prof. Golds- borough nearly faints. G-e-h-m to H-v-x (in Pharmacy Lab.) — Say, this stuff is to be weighed in a tiired vessel ; and I have no tiired vessel, — have you ? H-v-n — No; and I don ' t know how to make one, either. You ask Prof. Stunner about it. G-e-h-m — Say, Professor, where do you get the tar with which to make that tiired vessel ? Prof. Stvrmer — That, my dear boy, is a tared vessel — a weighed vessel. A Truth Unknown; A Fact Forgotten .. . i foal tht Fh shn Wi i years have passed since one bright day, When we were Sophs, so young and gay, Wo looked and saw, to the north on the hill. sight which made our hearts to thrill. The tank which nine-and-eight had borne Was now of its poor eight shorn ; And in its place there could be seen, Bj those whose sight was good and keen, That one whose sum is three and four. That poor, dear eight made feel so sore. How it gut there, no one could tell : So list, and you shall know it well. The plan was born in Joe ' s bright head, Thence to F. L. and R. T. it spread. These three with Bill did make a set, Who ne ' er Fear saw, nor her had met. They made their plans and kept them well, Lest they should hear who soon would tell. Joe said : Of paint we much will need, S I will get a can of red : • You two fail not to have some white. And Bill with green will come that night. ' As self made chief of this small band. Joe urged that no one lack of sand : I ' M For when they met on that dark night, They all must paint, or all must tight. The night they chose at last came round: Back of the gym. with not a sound, Three braves did wait till they were blue, For Joe their chief, so brave and true. Bill said at last: Boys, we are sold. But though our chief, so brave and bold, ' Has played us false, we will not stop, Till sev n, ' stead of eight, is at the top. The deed you know how well ' twas done ; But see the risk these three had run. For he whose heart that night did quail — Might he not on them tell ? The tale soon spread that these poor boys Would soon lose all of life ' s bright joys : For Knights of Peace their names did know. And quick to jail these lads would go : But one brave Knight of Peace ' t was said. For one cool ten would close his head. So one and all this tale was told, That Joe, kind lad, had paid the gold. The braves were free, though not unknown. Their thanks to Joe by this have shown. 195 Where to Get Information v Athletics Jimmy Doane Kokomo . Jake Troyek Chemistry . Louie Hubst Working the Faculty . Willie Hodgkins The Latest Plays . Teddy Morse Our Navy . Sea-Dog McMullen The Cadet Department . Mike Hindekudeu The School of Music . Benny Pebnald Nothing in Particular . Joey Swain Bk ' ve ' les . Clark Williams l ' .Hi Knights of the Golden Covering Grand Illuminator C. S . McGoveny First Magnitude Clark. J. H. WlSHARD Platt Pfendler Anderson Bos WORTH Hanson Williams, C. Jump Second Magnitude Jenks P. N. Evans Halstead Miss Golden Persimmon Pickers Motto ' ' 11, hath a Uan and hungry look. His Royal Highness B. P. Sibley Members Clark. T. A. Price Treat Simpson Parker Hitt Tait Ely Parsons Runt Club Motto Man wants l „t llul, hen belo mts tlutt UttU LONG. ' Officers Windy Reese Virgin Pebkald Sport Knight Ugly Mug Pewee Moore Kid Wallace Chief Hunt High Cock Cork Puller Big I General Nothing Most Promising Members Shorty Means Kid Wall mi: Windy Reese Col. Weitzel Pewee Moore Ugly Mug b ww. m inning Scorcher C Williams Gilhooley Mallott Virgin Fernald i 17 Surnames) Lippe Quaker Maze Albatross Fankboner Sport Knight Davy Crockette Dutch Parker Tank Howard Luminous Platt Associate Members Allen [ ' .is ' 98, As Others See Them 2 N glancing o ' er the catalogue Of our famous old Purdue. One scans the last few pages For names, both old and new. Each name that is familiar Suggests, of him or her, A certain trait of character Which often is a slur. Birds of a feather flock together. Is a saying old but true ; For in our catalogue we rind The freaks, and they ' re not few All listed under one small head. ' Tis sad to here relate, Compose the barbarous gang. Known as the Class of 98. One ne ' er could imagine A seedier lot Than Albin and Baker And cheap Aydelott. There ' s old sleepy Bishop. And his twin brother, Breen, And Bryan, the blow, Who ' s a chemistry fiend. Byrns is a swell-head Of cheap artist fame ; And long, empty Cassady. An athelete, tame ; Corwin, the jewel, Is a fair Junior type, As are the Davidsons, Who are most impolite. Dencer is harmless, Like most of the rest, While the blow-hard Doane Has wheels in his crest. Old Tanner Felbaum Belongs to this list, As does sleepy Earheart And wee Johnnie Fisk. Now long, lanky Findley Is a slow, sleepy lad, Unlike the Fernald 109 Faculty Field Day EVENT LOO Yard Dash Putting L6-lb. Shot 220 Yard Dash Hitch Kirk Mile Walk 2 Mile Bicycle Putting Baby to Sleep (The babies objected; objection was sustained) WINNER PLUMB MORLEI rOLDSBORODGH Stevens Di-kf Coulter DlFK , Matthews Standing Broad Grin Cigarette Smoking Champion Fast Talker Throwing Voice Flunking the Juniors Evans ' Waldo ) Reinhard Flather I : i -, k i ( Stone j - Flather I Evans J RECORD 1 Hr. 1.3 Min. 9 Sec. •SI ' , In. Watch Kan Down 1 Ft. i In. Onlv Contestant Not Finished Xo Record Tie 10 Boxes per Day Did Xot Reach Us oil Each Term Whose stronghold is gab. The largest swell-head In the whole Junior ttoek Belongs to one Furay, Of wild Western stock. Horse-laughing Ferris. With Goben and Green, Are would-be Athletes Ot the Junior Track Team. Now Hanson and Hayes Are among these guys. As is lazy Hilbish, Who tries to look wise. Old Jim Pratt Latta. Ot silk hat fame, With Ludy, Malott. And empty McClean. Are four charter members Of this barbarous tribe. With manager Jake More To act as their guide. There is Herbert S. Nulsen. And Parker, A. A.; One ' s king of noise-makers. The other ' s a jay. A number of others Who are not mentioned here. Like most of the crowd, Have running head gear. Steal what you can ' t win. Is their motto so bright. By which they all hope To see Heavenly light. The Pony Mr. ; list i u had a ponj ■ And he rode it to the end ; o dear, iii y. What a pity ! All our sympathies we lend — Not to you, but to your pony ; And if you should try again; Get a horse thai ' - strong and bony, And you will surely get thro ' then. The Pharmic Recently a Senior, ' way up in G, Examined a posy which he thought to be Not a sham of a flower, as some do wear, — A real live product of nature: and that is where He was mistaken ; but to preserve its beauty, A glass of water was pressed into duty. Now, dear friends, you ean all find his name. In the first seven lines it is very plain ; But we ' re not sorry that he belonged to our elas And in botany, too, was permitted to pass. Junior Pharmics There is only one thing That the Juniors do well. — And that is to give The George Washington yell. 202 Wanted Some one in whose care to leave the University while I am away for the summer vaca- tion. Applicant must have unlimited confidence in his own abilities. J. T. Hill, ' 99. A position as sanitary inspector of drinking waters. Have had large experience in testing all kinds of microbe-infested fluids. Satisfaction guaranteed. —Ross, ' 97. A few classmen that would reflect credit upon the University. — Class of ' 98. To know if the grass cop has really aided in protecting the grass of the campus. — Everybody. To know what Colburn would take for his interest in the University.— A Prospec- tive Buyer. A larger number of fair co-eds in school. — All the Boys. Some one to listen to my calamity speeches. — Riddle. A change in chapel exercises. — Everybody. A cinch on the Senior theses. —Faculty. Any old thing in the way of a job.— Seniors. A date for our wedding. — Wheeler. Partners in life. — All the Girls. A large number of good ponies ; need not be easy to ride . — See ' 98. To know how long we must wait for those new campus walks.— All but Seniors. Some one to love me. — Jenks. To know how many hours a week Meyer does n ' t spend at the Dorm telephone. — Dorm Boys. A Sophomore ' s Letter Lafayette, Im ., Nov. 12, lSiiii. Dear Papa:- I reoieved your box alright. I went aftev it this afternoon. They ,1 t deliver express here, but semi out a postal telling the person that there is a package here for him. He then goes and gets it. When the boys saw me coming home with it. they thought it contained something to eat, so after supper they all swarmed down to my room, but got left. We are all well except that Harlan has a hail cold. 1 hope that mama and Lucy will he well again soon. I recieved your paper alright. Harlan had to buy a hook this afternoon thai cost .f:i.7. . I am having a hard time with descriptive geometery. I guess that I will get along alright. I received the pipe and tobacco. Am much obliged to you. Write soon. Your loving son, OWEN G — ii inch of ice last night. ■_•, , | TO THE READER: — Before closing the book and laying it aside, we would earnestly request you to read carefully the following few pages. They con- tain the yearly Calendar and a few advertisements from the better merchants of the city. It is your duty, as a student of Purdue, to patronize those firms who patronize us, contributing to the support of the college publications — the Exponent and the Debris. We regret that we cannot publish a list of those who have refused to aid us with their advertisements, but it would be wise to avoid dealings with those not advertising in this book. In conclusion, for your own good, patronize the firms herein advertising, and you are assured of honest and courteous treatment. EDITORS OF ' 97 DEBRIS. 205 21 — ' 97 • ' Debris takes charge of the calendar. Pharmics say good-by. Prexy speaks of a big scheme; only Chicago and Purdue big enough for it. 25 — Purdue vs. Champaign, 3-11. 30 — Dobson wreaks vengeance on some Dorm boy ' s hat. 2 — 99 vs. ' 98, 15-7. 9 — ' 97 vs. ' 96. 19-7. 13 — • ' Prexy gives final warning in regard to flunks. 14 — Thieves break into the Library and steal the ' 97 Banner. 15 — Field-day. 16 — Sophomore picnic. 29 — State field-day— at Purdue. 30 — Purdue and Wabash play baseball and chew the rag. Cadets show off in the city. purduc Pins 25c and 35c Special attention given to fitting spectacles and Eye Glasses EYES TESTED FREE R. e. Katcbldin Jeweler and Optician, 72 Main, Cor. 4th St. C. M. B1VINS, Business Manager W. S. HAGGARD, Edit Che fterald Printing Co. Publishers of Che Sundap herald Job Printing 101 Columbia Street, of all kinds Lafayette, Ind. D« empire Cigar Co, Botel £al)r B. BORN. Manager Sells the Best Cigars to be Cigar and Pews Stand We respectfully invite your found in the City, both in 5 and 10 Cent Goods. inspection of the most select cigar stock in the city Established 1872 E Borne Journal Printing Cotnpanp 36 Wain Street, Jtafagcttc, Tim. Publishers ana fiencral Printers Book Binding, Magazine Binding High-Class Job Printing. Special Ruled Work Blank Book Manufacturing THE Indianapolis 1 e U) S W W WW W WW W) Indiana ' s Greatest Newspaper Only Ten Cents a Week. mk O ride or not to ride! Which ' tis, is ' t? Whether ' tis meet for me to ride in state — To revel in the luxury of a Wagner Car, And take the Knickerbocker on my Summer trip, And then bespeak the grandeur of the Big Four Route ' Or Walk. ' T is better far, by the great Saint Louis, To skip the Tunnel And rush at headlong pace to far New York, And there avoid the Moat. To eat to sleep - and then, perchance, To wake at Buffalo. Then, there ' s the Falls. No nightmare ' s horrid spooks to break my rest The menu of the Diner is the best. The Mohawk Valley picturesque — The Hudson with its thousand beauty spots — ' T is a consummation devoutly to be wish ' d. tine, 1896 3 _ ' 97 vs. ' 99. 5-7. 7 — Baccalaureate sermon, at the Episcopal Church. 8 — Music school recital. 9 — Class-day. 10 — Commencement. Robert L. Jjques Books PICTURE FRAMES SPORTING GOODS STATIONER! DRAUGHTING COLLEGE SUPPLIES TEXT-BOOKS JO Main Street, N. S. Sq? INSTRUMENTS Lafayette, Ind. gORN Till: HOTTER 1 MEN ' S rURNISHINOS r 2 i N kiin Street Frank Gavan AAerchant 1 ciiloi Importer of Hr e Woolens 1 9 west Side Square Lafaverte, ind. VM. WALLACE, President J. B. WALLACE, Manager C. SEVERSONj Secretary and Treasurer ESTABLISHED r86 4 INCORPORATED 1894. WALLACE BROS, COMPANY STEAM AND GAS FITTING Vitrified Sewer Pipe, Fire Brick, Clay, Etc. PLUMBING 31 North Fourth St., LAFAYETTE, IND. HOT WATER AND HOT AIR FURNACES Joe W. Linn Queenswc.re cincl Lamp Store No. i;o Norm Side Square Our spedaltv: | )trorafe( | Dinner Sets Decorated Chamber Sets and Lamps P. chwegler 50... Main Street Druggist Lafavette,lnd. West Sic le Liverv Co. I = ' A. JAMISON, Manager A Splendid Single-Driver A Nice Turn-Out Band-Wagon Trap, Surrev e le 1 l one Harrison - 43 1 Telephone Bell- 245 8 — Entrance examinations. 9 — School opens. Tommy Clark attempts to matriculate some of the new profs. 1 1 - Prexy ' s annual address to new students. 12 — Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. reception. 15 — First Athletic Association meeting of the year. 16 -- Chapel seats assigned. 25 — Exponent makes its appearance and is introduced by Prof. Coulter. 29 — Porter, of the Bethlehem Iron Works, lectures. Eyes Tested Free Satisfaction Guaranteed c. h. Ankeny CO. JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS Make a Specialty of fitting EYE GLASSES AND SPECTACLES Special Attention Paid to Fine Watch Repairing For First-class Accommodations T. F. Casey Gus Whitinger ' s Coi ,m P an Y Shaving Parlor Hatters and Men ' s „ _. Furnishers 07 Main St and bath Koom Hotel Lahr 315 State Street West Lafayette, Ind. W. H. Zinn for Dry Goods, Millinery, Gents ' Furnishings, Unde rwear, Shirts, Col- lars, Cuffs, Handkerchiefs, Ties, Socks, Suspenders, Etc. Goods and Styles up to date at Popular Prices McCutcheon Gregory W. T. Dobbins Gregory  a . ■ .§ . m vv m v t Dobbins Livery, Boarding and Sale Stables .♦..♦♦ LAFAYETTE, IND. . . . BEST SINGLE DRIVERS IN THE CITY. CARRIAGES. COUPES AND BROUGHAMS FOR WEDDINGS. THEATERS AND PARTIES. 2 — Mrs. McCrea gives a reception to the Freshmen. 3 — Purdue vs. Greer, 34-0. 8 — Purdue vs. Rush Medical. 32 -4. 9 — Dryden resigns as Editor-in-Chief of the ' 97 Debris. Kessler elected in his stead. 9 — Ailing wears Mrs. McCrea ' s shoes to school. 12 — •• Scrubbs vs. Hillsdale, 8 -0. 14 — Riddle suspended for the non-performance of duties in the Department of Scientific Murder. 17 — Purdue vs. University of Minn., 0-14. 21 — Ross concocts a scheme to break up the Bryan meeting. Prexy interferes. 22 — Faculty and students bolt classes to see Bryan. 23 — Emersonian Opening Meeting. 24 — Purdue vs. Ann Arbor, 16. 26 — Prexy explains how we beat Ann Arbor. Debris staff holds a meeting and prepares for business. jamison ' s Caee and Restaurant The oniv First-Class Place In the Citv Lunch Counter the Best Prompt and Polite Service Short Orders a Specialty CLARENCE T, JAMISON Proprietor larties, Receptions, Weddings, Etc, Catered for In and Out of The City [ce Cream, Ices and our Famous Salads Shipped Everywhere J Geo, Weigele and Son... Geo. F . Keiper, M.D. Pra ctice Limited to Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Cor. Sixth and South Streets ours: 8 to n A.M. i to 4:30 P.M. T . ,. T j 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. Lafayette, Ind. Sundays: 1 to 4:30 P.M. Curtis E. Wells Dealer in China and Queensware«. Carries a full line of Student Lamps, and White China for Decorating Corner Main and Third Streets W. E. Doolittle W. J. Frombaug Doolittle prombaugh Fancy Confections Corner _ Z (p0 Fifth and Main Streets INeW Ice Lafayette, Ind. Cream Parlors Gold Fillings a Specialty Office Hours 8:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. O. M. Nisley, D.D.S. J)entist 326 State Street West Lafayette, Ind. (n ooemSer ' 96 2 — All men ordered home to help save the country. 3 — Students stay up at night for election returns. 4 — Poor lessons — Flunks numerous. Students hilarious in chapel. 5 — Ladies ' Schuman orchestra in chapel. Breen leads in nine rahs for McKinley. 7 — Purdue vs. De Pauw, 22 0. 9 — Republican jollfification in the city— Riddle takes Dobson around the square in a wheelbarrow. 10 — Jake More given a week ' s leave of absence. 13 — Coulter ' s class in Human Body attempt to skip. Lecture follows. 14 — Purdue vs. Notre Dame, 28-22. 20 — Philalethean Open Meeting. 26 — Purdue vs. Champaign. 4-4. Leopold Nierman Business Suits, C MERCHANT TAILOR Always keeps on hand a Full Supply of the Latest Novelties in the Line of Tailor Goods. $22.00 and Upwards Trousers, $jj.OO and upwards Overcoats and Fine Woolens always in Stock, Elegant Dress Suits a Specialty, No. 8 North Fourth Street, Lafayette, Ind. i f ?T J r: CC i4 r i C f 2 f football Ceam Of which Purdue and Lafayette are so proud purchase their supplies for the training table of Clark Bros., Corner Vine and State Streets UlCSt liilhllXl U fl ? fl M ftP flP flP flP7Tfi Wm. J olckemer $ Son turiiimrc and Undertaking Cor. main and 2nd, Lafayette, Store. 213 Telephones: Residence, 213 Tnd. 1 — Juniors in Machine Design begin to hustle in their work for Jerry. 4 — Carlyle Philalethean open meeting. 6 — Tschentscher hangs himself to a picket fence. 9 — Professor Evans sings in chapel. 1 1 — Irving-Philalethean open meeting. 16 — Pap Dryden makes a date with Miss Swan— Nit. 18 — Off for the holidays. Freshmen wear their cadet uniforms home. noddy, PLG, Druggist and Stationer, ♦.. 412 R eserve Square sfyfstf West Lafayette, Ind A-T- C T A style of SHOE that fits the FOOT. — Vj I The RIALTO or BULLDOG TOE is the new and latest thing, and to be in it you should HAVE A PAIR. Call and see them. We have them in Patent Leather. Green, and all colors of Russet. Third and A tiin,. u % N. W. BOX CO. PUGER ' S Established IM6 rANCY Bakers , D CONFECTIONERS Harrison nivl licll Telephone No. 255. No. i )  Main street A SNODDYVILLE CASE. F Steam we hear from Jerry, And of Heat from Wilmer Duff; But all this trash h as bad a hash When of gas there is n ' t enough. 4 — Delinquents return. 5 — School begins again. 6 — Axtell joins the camera fiends. 14 — Professor Hatt at Carmen. 15 Juniors attempt to pass resolutions against cribbing ; failed, of course. ?_19 — Class-meetings numerous ; many slates made and broken. 19 — Athletic election. Ross lectures on My Theses. The sphinx spends a night on the campus. Much work for Pat results Cadet officers appointed. 26 — Faculty sing a solo at chapel. 27 — Senior Electricals give a donation-party for Professor Matthews ' s new heir. Professor Luten issues an ultimatum to his class in Stereotomy. 30 — Visits from the Legislative committees. 24 eBruarg ' 97 1 — Vacation, on account of the extra session held on Saturday. 5 — Cassady goes to sleep in the Physics class. 6 — The Gibsons entertain. 8 — Snoddyville hoodlums make night hideous for a few hours. 12 — Professor Reinhardt lectures before the Philalethean Literary Society. 10 28 - Seniors have pictures taken. 1 ] — Telephones put in the Dorm ; Meyer forgets to go to his meals for a day or two. 14 — ■ ' Prep Miller goes to church. 19 — Indiana College Press Association meets at Purdue. 22 — Washington ' s birthday ; Purdue takes a rest. 25 Brownell and Bayard spend a day jewing down Chicago publishing houses on ■■ Debris work. 26 27 Meeting of the Northern Indiana Science-Teachers at Purdue. [The above sketch represents a fair sample of the beautiful work executed upon their pottery by a prehistoric race. This particular piece of pottery was found near Fort Oweotinan, and bore the following inscription : 16 c.p. Jan. 15. — Unto us this day a son is born. Hallelujah! ] m arcp ' 97 31 — Simply another month. Every one too busy for anything to happen. 1 — All fools have their day. 2 — Seniors sign faculty regulations in regard to theses. 5 — Keen entertains at chapel. Mike visits Purdue ; Freshmen and Sophomores fear he has come to stay. 13-16 — Annuals. 17 - Professor Blake loses his nerve on a trestle in •• Happy Hollow. 23 — Military Ball. 24 — •• Debris goes to the publishers. THE END PRINTED HV R. R. DONNELLEY 8k SONS I I AT THE LAKESIDE PRESS, CHICAGO, FOR PURDUE UNIVERSITY, MDCCCXCVII