Rome Free Academy - De O Wain Sta Yearbook (Rome, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1904 volume:

SARA BEERS BATES LEWIS N. CRANE, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS. The Senior Annual PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS. ROME, N. Y., CLASS DAY, JUNE 21, 1904. EDITOR IN CHIEF. ARTHUR SHERWOOD HOPKINS. ASSOCIATE EDITORS. BEATRICE M. BURTON. ISAAC GARDNER. THOMAS CONNELL. JANEY BIELBY. Editorial. ‘THIS is the third Senior Annual pub- lished by the Seniors of the Rome Free Academy. ‘The class of 1902 was the class which introduced the custom of the Senior Annual. The class of 1904 has worked hard and the Annual for this They wish to thank every one who has helped in the work of earnestly to make year a success. publishing this book and to say that they most fully appreciate all assistance granted to them. This year several new features are in- augurated, the most important being the pictures. We wish to thank Messrs. Crane and Harris for allowing us to reproduce their photographs. We know they would have preferred not having them appear, but they wished to help the paper along. consented because Another change is the confining of the humorous (7?) material to one section of the book. In connection with this de- partment, it ought to be said that the editors expect that their attempts at wit will not be taken seriously, but in the spirit in which they were put in. We have exclude from the Annual anything disrespectful or other- endeavored to wise unfit and we hope the readers’ judg- ment will coincide with ours. Now a word to the class of 1905. The standard of the Annual has been raised considerably this year and we hope that you will use every effort to raise it still higher next year. The standard should be raised, little by little, year by year, until perfection is reached. With these few words we intrust the Annual to our readers, hoping that they will praise the good features and remain silent about the poorer ones. THe SENIOR ANNUAL. H. W. HARRIS. Faculty. H. W. HARRIS, PRINCIPAL. DANIEL R. CAMPBELL, SCIENCE. MISS ANNA KIMBER, MATHEMATICS. MISS JANE S. HIGHAM, LATIN AND GREEK MISS HARRIET C. CREBLE, FRENCH AND GERMAN. MISS MARY NORMILE, ENGLISH AND HISTORY. MISS HELEN E. THALMAN, LATIN AND ENGLISH. MISS JEAN V. KIRTLAND, ELOCUTION AND PHYSICAL CULTURE. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. Roll of the Senior Class.’ CLINTON SEARLE, President. IDA JANEY JONES, Vice-President. BIELBY, Secretary. JOHN GAWKINS, Treasurer. Perry Miller Armstrong Edward Atkinson Oswald Backus Floyd Bell Janey Bielby Edna Boff Charles Briggs Beatrice Burton Clarence Byam Ruth Cheney Thomas Connell Mildred Coventry Burton Ely Arthur Evans Walter Evans Adrian Clarke Finlayson Isaac Gardner John Gawkins Celia Graves Preston Halstead Senior History. THEN the class of 1904 entered the Rome Free Academy, four ago last September, it was with a full realization of our educational privileges, and a strong determination to make the most of them. We have held these in mind so persistently that now it has be- come a pleasant, nay a delightful, task to record the history of the class of 1904. During our first year the Faculty con- sisted of Mr. F. M. Wilson, as principal, Miss Higham, Miss Thalman, Miss Beers, Miss Sutton, Miss Sparks, Miss Lamb and Miss Beard. Under their guiding care we studied and passed the subjects, and, although young and in- clined to be lively, the class by common consent avoided all riot and disturbance. The next year Mr. Harris became prin- cipal upon the resignation of Mr. Wilson. years required The Sophomores had reasons to congrat- themselves their studious The class did not enter upon the ulate upon habits. Owing to the semi-annual promotions some students are classe d as Eleanor Hooper Arthur Sherwood Hopkins Cora Humphrey Anna Jones Ida Jones Katherine Jones Nellie Leaberry Mary Long Lillian Marsh Reba McDaniels Mary Mead Bessie Nisbet Mary Noble Florence Olney Jennie Roach Myrtice Robson William Ellis Scripture Clinton Searle Ruth Spriggs George Steadman Ethel Waldo arena of interclassic strife and did not organize that year but waited until early in the Junior year. The first term of 1902-3 was marked by Miss Rockwell and Mr. Hoffman in the places respectively the appointment of of Miss Sutton and Miss Beard, resigned. The last term of our junior year was marked by the junior reception given by 1904 to the class of 1903. When we returned last September to assume the responsibilities of Seniors, further changes awaited us; Miss Rock- well, Miss Sparks, Miss Lamb and Mr. Hoffman having resigned, their places filled Miss Normile, Miss Crebles Miss Kirtland and Mr. Campbell, respectively. were by 1904 to set Hence no It was ever the motto of about class matters in season. one was surprised when colors, caps, officers and editors were chosen in the fall. dent, Clinton Searle; Vice-President, Ida The list of officers follows: Presi- Seniors who will not graduate until 1905. 8. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. Jones; Secretary, Janey Bielby; and Treasurer, John Gawkins. In enjoying the mental advantages of life, 1904 has never social duties. The class held a Hallow- e’en party last October at the home of Miss Lillian Marsh, from 8 to 12 o’clock. school neglected Seasonable games were played, excellent refreshments were served and everybody had a thoroughly good time. On the evening of February third, four sleighloads of Seniors, Faculty and in- vited guests enjoyed a Holland Patent. The time before supper was pleasantly engaged in dancing to sleighride to the music of the harp and violin; after supper this was resumed by those who did not care to play flinch; at four o’clock we started for home, where we arrived in time for classes. The junior reception on the evening of June third was one of the pleasantest social events of the We trust that this scholastic year. precedent, estab- lished by the class of 1904, will prove a bond of union between the two upper classes and lead to that mutual under- standing so edifying to the under graduate. The class of 1904 has ever been remark- able for its conservatism, perseverance and for that general excellence in studies and deportment which leads a class into the favor of the Faculty. Let us hope that when we them they will remember with pleasure their intercourse with the class of 1904, and that our future years will be as pleasant and as profitable as the four just spent in the Rome Free Academy. leave Our Hallowe’en Party. HE Hallowe’en party, held by the 1904 at the home of Miss Lillian Marsh on Kent street, was an un- doubted success. At 8 p. m. the members of the Graduating Class and the Faculty met at Miss Marsh’s home, adjoining the class of barn in which the party was to be held. The upper room of the barn had been cleaned with apples, doughnuts and Japanese lanterns. Ih each for the occasion and decorated corner was a corn- shock and a pumpkin; in one there was also a small keg of cider. The first few moments were spent in friendly rivalry on the horns, dear to 1904; then nuts wete hunted. At about this time Miss Thalman arrived. She mentioned having been accosted at the door by suspicious looking individuals muffled up from the bright moonlight. Earlier in the evening certain tramps had tried to get in, breaking a window in the attempt. Games were played, cider circulated the taller jumped at doughnuts and apples. and guests The gypsy soon arrived downstairs and told wonderful fortunes; Miss Normile also read our until we gazed at them in rapt amazement. At served. brown palms about eleven-thirty Baked beans, cabbage salad, and white bread sandwiches, mince pie, pumpkin pie, ginger snaps, supper was doughnuts, popcorn balls, cakes, molas- ses candy, celery, apples, raisins and coffee engrossed the attention of the young men to such an extent that when Miss Normile offered to read Mr. Gard- ner’s hand, “‘after supper”, he replied that he did not expect to finish supper. After supper hallowe’en pie was served. and Miss Kirtland favored the company with a very enjoyable recitation. A little after twelve o’clock the party broke up, all truthfully assuring Mrs. Marsh that the occasion had been’ thoroughly delightful. The same persons, probably tramps, who broke the window attempted to capture some which two young ladies were carrying to the barn. The nerves of these two young ladies experienced a shock when two youths in black sprang at them with a provisions, quite Tur SENIOR ANNUAL. vell and ran away from them with a cake and a pie or two. These persons are understood to have scaled a_ ladder, suffering a very grevious fall from it. We hope that they had other clothes at also that their young lady home and friends around the corner did not laugh at their plight. While these little incidents only en- livened our evening, we fear that they disturbed Mr. and Mrs. Marsh. Only a century of missionary labor could civilize the toughs of Rome; and since it must have somewhat marred the pleasure of the evening for our host and hostess we Their kindness and the regret this feature. thoughtfulness throughout, from first preparations to the final clearing up, entitle Mr. and Mrs. Marsh to far more gratitude than we can express. We hope that in come they will remember October 31, 1903, with as much years to pleasure as does the Class of 1904. The Senior Sleighride. IOT least among the enjoyments of the i‘ Senior year is the annual sleighride. As soon as the first snow falls the Seniors begin to plan for the great event, although it does not take place until after the January examinations. After much discussion, we, the class of 1904, decided that upon the night of February third, with a few of our most intimate friends, we would go to Holland -atent. Although Foster had predicted a blizzard for about that time we were not to be discouraged. At six o’clock, in three sleighloads, we started from the Academy and after a jong but enjoyable ride reached our the Clarendon. There to we found a small crowd of destination, our surprise very select young people waiting to welcome us. Dancing, for which music was fur- nished on the until excellent supper was served. harp and violin, was enjoyed eleven o’clock when an After the dining-hall was deserted, dancing was resumed to the lively notes of “Turkey in the Straw”. And this was but the beginning of a jolly time. Even those who did not dance preferred watching the others rather than playing any of the games which were provided in the parlor. The two-steps and waltzes were greatly enjoyed, but nothing caused did the dance. those who took part in it off their feet by their gallant partners it was all amusement than square Although were more many of swung taken in fun. A few wished to start early upon the homeward journey, but were obliged to wait until all were ready. This was not until the small hours of the morning. As we stood in the hall, expecting the teams to drive up at any minute, it became known that in some unaccountable way the neck-yokes had disappeared. After searching for about half an hour some one by chance found them. It was about 4:45 when we left Holland Patent, having first our appreciation of Mr. Thompson’s kind- ness. Soon after we started it began to snow and blow, making it seem as if expressed perhaps part of last year’s experience was to be repeated. We reached Rome at 8:30. Not many of us attended school that morning but those who did were warmly greeted and plied with questions by our less fortunate friends. It was many days before the sleigh- ride became a “thing of the past”. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. Roll of the Junior Class. JOHNSON D. McMAHON, President. VERNA SILVERNAIL, Vice-President. EMELIA HOWER, Secretary. WALTER EVANS, Treasurer. Jesse Bartlett Ruth Benedict William Curtis William Evans Leota Fuller Lucius Gaines Ethel Gould Bessie Graves Stuart Groff Harry Harrington Charles Herrman Emelia Hower Mamie Hughes Delos Humphrey Joseph Keating Agnes Leary Lyle Marcy The Class of 1905. i Vier Class of ’05 has never been equaled for several qualities. It is one of the quickest classes to act on any thing that ever was known. ‘This fact was shown by the way they gave the Seniors the reception, but this speed is not to be wondered at when the fact that Johnson McMahon is Pres- we recall ident of the Class. ‘The following are some of the most promising members and we are sure that most of them will dis- tinguish themselves in any enterprise. We them all to begin at the bottom and work up, unless they dig ditches, but we do not worry ourselves expect them show signs of being sewer contractors. Walter Evans, the the Class, may be trusted in his high posi- about this because very few of [‘reasurer of tion as there never is any money in the Treasury, but Walter is not a bad boy although they say he poisoned the head- that Jack Stevens would for cheese hoping get some. No one can blame him Johnson D. McMahon William H. Meyers Stuart Neiss EFona Owens Pillmore Edith Poole Teresa Shortall Verna Silvernail Susan Elizabeth Smith James Tobin Grace Weller Helen Wheeler Richard Williams Thomas Wilson S. Mabel Wilson William Wolff this for we all know loves Jack. that Jessie still Lucius Gaines will deliver lectures on honesty, although some say that while he ywas manager of the foot ball team he used his name, with the “es” left off, for a motto. Harrington thinks of starting a farm for summer boarders when he finishes his education. Joseph Keating, on account of his popularity with the girls, we fear wil never be able to give enough of his time to study to graduate; but we predict that he will have a little Joe as pretty as himself. William Henry Meyers will secure a position in a incubator, telling stories to keep the little ones quiet. Bartlett, by the girls, shows that he will become a baby Jesse the way he shuns bachelor and will have his at the “‘Fish Ponds”. Miss Emelia Hower will sell out her interest in Rome to Miss Edna She will then Utica apartments small Boff. remove to THE SENIOR ANNUAL. id, where she will conduct her larger interest. Miss Mabel Wilson will start a home for Senior the Senior sleighride so that they will not boys near the time of be worked by pretty girls. Miss Abbie Fowler and S. Ethel Jones of the Sophomore class will organize a which will match gum chewing tournament consist of a _ series of events. Misses Fowler and Jones are enthusiastic devotees of the game and the contest will be close as well as interesting. Edgar Fitzimmons will otganize a union among the paper and bundle boys. He will be Stewart Neiss, who intends to devote the assisted by his classmate, remainder of his time to the solving of the race problem. We would like to say to “Nigger” that it will be a long time before the black will to the white. Miss Florence Olney be equal will no doubt follow in the footsteps of her goddess, Miss Mary Helena Vanderpool Normile. Miss Leaberry will pose as a model for a famous artist in Paris. Herrman. if he lives Charlie long enough, will grow to be a man. If a party of us should go to the St. fair we Richard Williams in partnership with “‘Dick” Canfield running a gambling house and a swell cafe. Louis would = see Tobin and Wilson will open a Union Gospel Meeting. Wilhelm von Wurtzburger Wolff will open one of the largest limburger cheese factories in the country. For the sake of his friends he will hold sauerkraut eating contests weekly. It is needless to say that Wilhelm will carry off most of the prizes himself. Lyle Barton Marcy will open an under- taking room. Mr. Marcy has had much experience in this work as he has alrendy buried B. Arnold four or five times. Weller will entire time to taking care of the built by her brother “Cart”. She will ride another in the automobiles and airships of her brother. Grace devote her air-castles from one castle to Junior Reception. Ve Friday evening, June 3, in Seegar’s Dancing Academy, a very enjoyable reception was given by the Juniors to the class of 1904. At nine grand promenade from the Stanwix, where the two into the dancing hall. Here all were cordially welcomed by the reception committee, consisting of Johnson McMahon, Millie Hower, Verna Silvernail and Maud Wil- son. Yordon’s Elite Orchestra furnished music for dancing until early morning. The dining hall of the Stanwix was very prettily furnished with rugs, tables and chairs. Ping-pong and flinch were provided for those who did not dance. The Seniors agree in pronouncing the function a great success, and hope that o’clock there was a classes were assembled, the class of 1905 will be treated as well next year. Officers of 1906. SIDNEY BACKUS, President. RUTH HOPKINS, Vice-President. GEORGE RILEY, Secretary. JANIE ARMSTONG, Treasurer. The Class of 1906. ’T’HE class of 1906 is undoubtedly the most notable and brilliant class of which the Rome Free Academy has ever been able to boast. We came as Freshmen very much pleased with ourselves, and prepared, with our courage screwed up to the sticking point, to do or die in the quest after knowledge. 12. We were very ignorant of the ways of the great world, but experience, kindly Mr. “the that be”, the faculty, taught us much. aided by Harris and powers Everyone looking at our class predicted a great future for it and marveled at our cleverness, so early shown. Even the grave, old Seniors startled by us out of their usual superior calm, said: Who are these?” And they that knew us said: ‘They are Freshmen; but, O my!” Thus smiled upon benignly, by all the gods and goddesses including Mr. Harris, Miss Higham and Athena, we began our career and during the two years we have the great progress. been in Academy we have made This is especially to be noticed in these few members of our class who were not perfect as Freshmen; the Rowland brothers, who are far less bothersome, and Miss Merrick who has evidently been listening to lectures on dress reform. Most of us show already by unmistak- able signs that we are destined to fill We are sure that Ethel Jones will take the world by storm with lofty positions. her loud and lovely voice. She has her faults but we unanimously accord her Me(r)rit(t). upon that Owens, how can we think of anything than the as affording suitable scope for his vast intellect. We feel sure that the multitudes will listen Hon. Sidney the exhortations of Rev. George Riley. difficult to imagine that most twain, always hunting in one Gazing reverently most noble youth, Spenser less presidency to the eloquence of the solemn It is lovely May Wilson and Lulu Greenfield as settling down into much less worried about Lulu now that Arm-strong to parry the It is plain to Backus; and be swayed by pairs, sedateness, though we feel she has an blows of fortune for her. Tur SENIOR ANNUAL. be seen that Willoughby Pendell. apply- ing himself with noticeable vigor to the task of acquiring knowledge, will devel- skillful butcher. He has already dissected, sliced op into a_ very doctor-—or and quartered one cat with great success. We have learned with great sorrow that Miss Jacobus contemplates following in this as well as other things the worthy example of her friend and comrade, Miss Mabel Wilson take the veil. Her place will empty in and will ever be our hearts. It is rumored and generally believed that little Clarence boldly kidnapped. We greatly fear that this evil deed has been comit- ted by that dark and dreadful society known as the Cradle- Fox has been some one of Robbers. ‘They were probably attracted by his youth and innocence. Some of our smaller boys have shown as yet no marked talents, but in accord- ance with advice given last year by the feeding them on they We should be quite Senior Class we Mellin’s larger next year. worried about the lack of robustness of Stuart Lake did die young”. are Food and hope will be Edgar Fitzsimmons not know that and we “only the good We fear that the gravest difficulties will and giving the honors to this most illustrious It might be wise fer the Board of Education to create a few new ones to be encountered in deciding class. accommodate some of our extraordinary talents which will otherwise pass un- noticed. Meanwhile let us press on our way as our motto these words which we have so often heard we have begun, taking as the Faculty sing with great gusto: Deeper, deeper let us toil in the mines of knowledge Natures wealth and learnings spoil Win from school and college.” Tur Sentor ANNUAL. Officers of 1907. HARLOW BACON, Presideut. VINA SCRIPTURE, Vice-President. EARNEST KARLEN, Secretary and Treasurer. Freshman History. THEN school began last September, we were nearly all so little and so young that we were terribly frightened and wanted to at home; but our mammas told us that there was no time like the first day, so with trembling hearts stay And now, to look back, it None of not we entered. was not so dangerous after all. the big people stepped on anyone, even on Baby Lena, for we put her in Lucena’s care. It was quite an ordeal, however, to stand up before anyone and tell about but at length that over and we were in the Academy. was Some of us felt awfully lonesome for our room our conflicts, down stairs, but we kept our eyes open and soon learned to whisper as easily as the others, some of whom had had as many as three years practice. Before we had been there very long we heard a great deal of talk organization and the President and we wondered what it meant. We had never heard that politics held such an import- ant place in the school and were conse- quently somewhat surprised. But Mr. Harris announced that there would be a meeting about class one day it was all explained. of the Freshman Class, and before the had a President, a Secretary and a I do not see why I could not have had an office too, but I suppose it not nominated. I understand that in some classes, all one meeting ended we Vice-President, a ‘Ts Treasurer. was because I was has to do in order to secure an office, is to get someone to nominate him and he will surely be elected. If I had known that then I might have been President and in a year or two I might have been the one to “‘run” the class. Our class history must, of necessity, be short because of the tranquility of our way. Our President was so unfort- unate as to have scarlet fever but other- wise we have been extremely lucky. We think that we will be the banner class of the We were the first to organize our class and we the first in several of the prominent affairs of the school as we are very progressive. have been among school. 3efore school begins again we hope to be larger and wiser, and when we come back next September as Sophomores we will try to imitate our elders as closely as we have done this year. Davis and Slingerland Scholarships. Easels ny the Mrs. Lizzie M. Davis two annual scholar- generosity of ships have been established in the Rome One for the best effort in declamation to be the Slingerland prize; the other for the best Free Academy. known as essay upon some topic designated by the Board of Education, this prize to be known as the Davis prize. Each prize consists of the income from one thousand dollars. This year the prizes amounted to thirty-five dollars each. students of the Junior Classes appeared in the prelim- inary contest. Twelve Senior and The preliminary was to reduce the number of contestants to ten. It was held in the study hall of the Rome Free Academy before a few invited and the judges, Supt. Crane, Mr. Hinckly and Mr. Barringer. A large audience attended the first annual Slingerland prize speaking con- test at Seegar’s Opera House, April 29, 1904. The stage was effectively trimmed with palms and American flags. At eight o’clock the orchestra played two persons selections; Supt. Crane, the only occu- 14. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. pant of the stage, then arose and briefly explained the nature of the contest. He that the the evening would win the Slingerland prize of thirty-five dollars, the direct result of Mrs. Davis’ bequest to the Academy, and that the second and third prizes were not with the first, supported by the admission fees. stated best speaker of connected being He then announced the first speaker, Mr. Lyle Marcy. Mr. « “Frattor’s Death bed”, by Lippard, with great feel- ing and effect. He brought out the full force of the scene from the dying man’s inquiry to the clergyman, “Can faith (that of a Christian) restore my honor?” to the sad though just reflection the that while America honored George Washington, and Eng- land III; both of them hated despised Benedict Arnold. Mr. Marcy’s delivery was excellent, his Marcy delivered this near close, 1 George and voice full, his manner impressive and well adapted to the subject. Miss Helen Wheeler with a difficult Client”. When General Thomas heard of the trial of a negro, formerly a slave, for murder, he travelled many miles to tell the jury that he was innocent, in appeared next spite of the circumstantial evidence; and when he had described the slaves conduct the jury with Miss Wheeler’s voice was high and at Gettysburg, agreed him. clear, particularly adapted to her piece upon which she had evidently bestowed much care and thought. Miss Janey Bielby’s recitation, “‘Poor Little Joe”, was a simple and pathetic poem about a boot-black who brought home a bouquet for his crippled younger brother, who dies in the midst of plans to go to the country on a visit. Miss Bielby’s voice and appearance were good, her very artistic. She temporarily, to become the strong, cheerful, loving elder brother. interpretation seemed, piece, “The General’s Mr. William declamation, and Hero”. Arnold’s Curtis then delivered a “Benedict Arnold, Patriot This selection dealt with earlier carreer and, after re- capitulating his brilliant Quebec, Ticonderoga and Saratoga, the writer expressed a wish that Arnold had been permitted to die in this last battle, behavior at the decisive conflict of the Revolution, Mr. Curtis’ voice was good, his enuncia- the true orator speaking of heroes-sug gestive tion clear and his manner that of of his subject rather than imitative. After a selection from the orchestra, Mr. Perry M. Henry W. Grady’s “Message from the South”. the oration was that while in theory the North loves the negroes, in practice the South loves them better; that the of Southern people depends upon their solution of the Mr. Armstrong spoke clearly and firmly, entering fully into the spirit of his declamation. Mr. Thomas Connell Armstrong declaimed The idea of welfare negro question. then delivered Ingersoll’s ““Speech nominating Blaine”. After enumerating the moral. mental and political qualifications necessary in a- presidential candidate, the speaker proved Blaine to possess them and nom- inated him as a candidate for the pres- idency. Mr. Connell’s appearance was good and as usual he absolutely identi- fied hinself with his subject. His exposi- tion warmed to enthusiasm very naturally and when he spoke the narte, of Blaine it was in a tone of reverence for a hero. The next speaker, Mr. Walter Evans, told of the nature and composition of the Rough Riders. He described them as cosmopolitan Americans, strong and worthy supporters of the American idea. He sketched their conduct at San Juan and other battles of the Spanish-Ameri- can war with a remarkable vividness. After the orchestra had played ‘The Burning of Rome,” Miss Maud Wilson Tue SENIOR ANNUAL. 15, rendered Ingersoll’s “‘Visions of the Civil War’. The presentation of this piece required much ability and careful practice. Miss Wilson’s voice was good, her presence effective and her interpreta - tion of the highest order. “An Appeal for Dreyfus”, by Emile Mr. Arthur S. It is the protest of a patriotic Zola, was delivered by Hopkins. man against the delusions of his country- men into an act of injustice, of a strong, the friend. honorable man against prejudice displayed toward his Perhaps the recent steps taken in France toward the revision of Drefus’ sentence were the inspiration cf Mr. Hopkins in the closing the His appearance lines of passionate protestation of innocence of Dreyfus. was good, his voice very clear and steady; he did full justice to his oration which deeply interested the audience. The last speaker was Richard Williams. He “The Soldier”, clearly and effectively and in an impres- sive manner. delivered Union He was perfectly at ease and his interpretation was excellent. One felt as seldom before the respect which should be accorded the bronze button of the Union soldiers. Supt. Crane announced the retirement of the committee of that the young man receiving the high- est ranking would represent the Rome Free Academy at the interacademic contest to be heid at Hamilton College in May. George Griffiths, Superintendent of the Utica schools, A. J. Merril, R. B., Super- intendent of Schools at Little Falls and Henry White, A. B., Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory at Hamilton College deliberated, the orchestra played two selections. award; he added While the committee, Messrs. When the committee returned the Chairman, Superintendent Griffiths, an- nounced the award as follows: The Davis prize of thirty-five dollars to Miss Janey Bielby. The second prize of fifteen dollars to Mr. Perry Armstrong. The third prize of ten dollars to Mr. Richard Williams. Awarded the prize of a ten-dollar gold piece offered annually by the Daughters of the American Revolution for the best oration. General Herkimer. BY FLOYD BELL. ENERAL Herkimer was the son of a J Palatine who settled on a tract called Burnet’s Field, now in Herkimer County. He was made a lieutenant of provincials in 1758, and was in command at Fort Herkimer during the attack of the French and Indians upon that year. In 1775 he was appointed Colonel of the First Battalion of the Tryon County militia. He was Chairman of the County Committee of Safety, and in September, 3rigadier General Convention of New 1776 he was made a by the Provincial York. Let us now pass to the great event of his life, the Battle of Oriskany. Colonel St. Leger left Lachine, near Montreal, for simultaneous with Burgoyne’s through Champlain valley. At Oswego, he was met by a body of Tories under Sir John Johnson and Indians under Joseph Brant. In June, 1777, information was brought by aspy, a friendly half-breed Oneida, named Spencer, that Colonel St. Leger about to attack Fort Stanwix. This information, instead of arousing the phlegmatic Germans of the Mohawk Valley to prompt action, seemed to paralyze them with fear. Oswego, expedition Thomas was + At this time, when the people were filled with dread ard ready to surrender at the first sign of the British, General Herkimer issued a stirring proclamation calling upon all able-bodied men be- tween the ages of sixteen and sixty, to arm themselves and muster at Fort Day- ton, now Herkimer village. All others were to arm themselves to protect their homes and families. Cn the third of August, St: Leger arrived before Fort Stanwix with Colonel his entire force. The inhabitants of the valley respond- ed nobly to General Herkimer’s proclam- ation. On August fourth eight hundred, including the Tryon County militia and the members of the Committe of Safety, had assembled at Fort Dayton. , lhey north side of the Mohawk and camping ’Ts I'he next day now set out, marching on the upon that side at night. they crossed the river at old Fort Schuy- ler, and when the Indians, with their hideous yells, were attacking Fort Stan- wix, General Herkimer was at Whites- town, eight miles away, with his undis- ciplined but brave troops, eager to face the enemy. While there, he Adam Helmer and two other trusty scouts to apprize his sent Colonel Gansevoort of approach. Upon the arrival of the scouts at the fort, three signal guns were to be fired plainly heard at Then, acting which could be Herkimer’s encampment. in co-operation with the garrison, they forward, scatter the siegers, and enter the fort. The woods were infested with Tories would move be- and lurking savages and it was necessary to be extremely cautious. The scouts were expected to reach the fort early the next morning but they did not reach it until nearly eleven o’clock in the fore- uoon. The signals were promptly fired, but at that moment m atters of fearful taking place between import were 16. Tur SENIOR ANNUAL. General Herkimer’s forces and _ those under Brant and Sir John Johnson. As soon as General Herkimer left Fort Dayton, Molly Brant sent a swift Indian runner to her brother Joseph with the news of The reached Colonel St. Leger on the evening of the fifth and immediately he spatchedeighty men of Sir John Johnson’s Royal Greens and the entire force of Brant, to intercept the his advance. message de- Indians under Americans. It was decided to draw Herkimer’s men ambuscade. Brant selected a into an spot admirably suited for this purpose, which is situated about two miles north- west of Oriskany and six from Whites- boro. At this point are two ravines, extending north and south and opening toward the north. They are separated by a level plateau, about fifty feet above the bottom of the ravines. The plateau gradually merges into the swampy flats which extend north to the Mohawk river, three-quarters of a mile away. Across the swampy bottom of the ravine Colonel Gansevoort had constructed a rude log road for the easier carriage of supplies to Fort Stanwix. On: the morning of the sixth, General Herkimer wished to remain where he was until he heard the signal guns from the fort. But his men were impatient, hot words the General and Colonel Bellinger on one side and Colonels Cox and Paris on the other. At last, the brave old general was denounced as a tory and a traitor. This shameful taunt sank deep in his answered calmly, “I am and ensued between heart, but he placed over you as a fatherand a guard- ian, and I will not lead you into difficul- ties from which I may not be able to extricate you.” Still the hot words ensued cries of “lead louder and louder. Herkimer sprang upon and the “lead on” became Suddenly General the upon on”, log THE SENIOR ANNUAL. 1%: been sitting, and cried, which he had “Tf you will have it so, the blood be up- on your heads!” Waving his sword in the air, he gave the sharp command in which all the eight hundred “Vorwarts!” The troops were soon pressing forward the a voice could hear, all unconscious of ambuscade two miles away. General Herkimer’s forces entered the east side of the ravine, crossing on the log road. As they were pressing up the western slope, a rifle shot rang out and Colonel Cox fell this was a signal for action, from his horse. As if rifle shot and war whoop now rang out from behind every tree and bush. At the first shot, down General Herkimer spurred the hill, and rallying his men, succeeded in drawing his horse them up the slope. Colonel Visscher Caugh- nawaga the eastern hill when the firing began, now fled, followed by many of the Indi ans. At this moment when General Herki- mer had got his troops into a semblance the were on and company, who of order, he received a bullet in his leg, which at the same time killed his horse. He was placed upon his saddle under a nearby beech tree, and having lighted his pipe, continued to order the battle with the utmost firmness and composure until the enemy retreated. The struggle continued with great fury for three-quarters of an hour. ‘The enemy discontinued the fire and charged with the bayonet. Never did brave men stand a charge with more dauntless cour- age and the enemy made no impression. At this moment a severe storm burst upon the fighters, causing them to seek shelter. I can see the brave old patriot leader seated calmly underneath the beech tree while the storm rages fearfully around him. His buff-faced, blue coat is ordered and blood-stained. On his face dis- is a look of pain, but his eager eyes scan the His now obeyed and every movement of enemy. orders are implicitly with the utmost confidence. In the early part of the engagement, Indian the now when a rifle was discharged, an would rush forward and tomahawk marksman. General Herkimer formed his men farther up the plateau the south and ordered two men fire, toward to stand behind each tree, one to while the other loaded. On one of the most untimely hot days, the battle was renewed with increasing fury. About 3 p. m., Willett made his sortie from the fort. Hearing Colonel the guns, the British wished to close the engagement, and Colone! Butler executed a stratagem which nearly accomplished that object. a detachment of Royal Greens, that they They approached from the direction of Fort Stanwix directly toward Captain Gardi- 3ut his sharp eye detected the He so changed the dress of closely resembled the Americans. nier. disguise and many of them were slain, while the rest fled in The Indians, weary and discouraged, after six hours of hard fighting, now raised the retreating cry of “Oonah!”, ““Oonah!” and fled in every direction, leaving the Tryon County militia and confusion. volunteers masters of the field. Sad, but yet victorious, was the re- turn down the valley of those who sur- vived the ever to be remembered Battle of Oriskany—one of the bloodiest, hard- est fought and most decisive battles of the American Revolution. Burgoyne expected Colonel St. Leger to join him with his forces at Albany. Had this happened, the British would have had control of the Hudson, and New England would have been separated from the other colonies. But now Colonel St. Leger could never join Burgoyne and the whole British army was captured at Saratoga. This honor and glory is due, 18, THE SENIOR ANNUAL. in a great General Herkimer and the Mohawk Valley Dutchmen. part, to After the battle many of the wounded were borne from the field upon rude lit- ters, among whom was the brave General He home, which is still standing, about two Herkimer. was taken to his own miles east of Little Falls, on the south the Mohawk On the the wound bank of river. battlefield Dr. William Petrie, but he himself, be- was dressed by ing wounded, could not accompany the General. He was now attended by an- other physician and nine days after the battle leg . French surgeon. his by a the was amputated It was done in most unskillful manner, being cut off square and not enough flesh left for it to heel up properly. Colonel Willett called upon him soon after the operation and found him sit- ting up in bed, contentedly smoking his Hemorrhage ensued and the Gen- He presence pipe. eral realized that his end was near. asked for his Bible and in the of his family, he read the thirty-eighth His the book slipped from his fingers, and sink- psalm. voice grew weaker, upon his pillow, General Herkimer, a Christian August 16, 1777. ing back Hero, died On October fourth following, the Con- tinental Congress voted the erection of a monument to his memory of the value of five hundred dollars. This amount was afterward increased by Congress, the New York Legislature and by private subscriptions to more than ten thousand dollars. To-day, on Oriskany Battle- field, stands a beautiful monument in the form of an obelisk, which was erected in 1884, Awarded the prize of a ten-dollar gold piece offered annually by the Daughters of the American Revolution for the best essay. Salem Witchcraft. BY CELIA GRAVES. es E occurences of February 1692, mark the beginning of the saddest period in our country’s history. occurrences, known as the Salem Witch- craft, made a blot on the otherwise fair These lives of our colonial forefathers. Although the witchcraft delusion lasted less than a year, nineteen supposed witches were hung and one man was pressed to death, because he refused to plead either “guilty” or “‘not guilty”. It is barely possible for us in the enlightened twentieth century to realize the horrors of this witchcraft. read the accounts of it we are inclined to shudder and think of it as a fearful story rather than as the truth. Let us look at the conditions of people’s minds and of the country at that time and we may be able to judge more leniently the in- stigators of witchcraft in the colonies. England, France and Germany were hanging and burning witches in the Seventeenth century and they were equally superstitious in other respects. Bishop Jewell of England, while preach- ing before Queen Elizabeth, urged that all witches and sorcerers be punished, saying that through their demoniacal acts AS we ‘“‘your grace’s subjects pine away even unto death, their color fadeth; their flesh rotteth”. As the Pilgrims left England about this time, it is not sur- prising to find them very superstitious. The conditions in eastern Massachu- setts might easily foster superstitious fears in that colony. Instead of the improvements and protections of our day these people were surrounded by a primi- tive forest overrun with the dreaded Indians. ‘The most learned scholars of the time believed that these Indians were Tuk SENIOR ANNUAL. 19. worshippers of Satan and workers of his There is nothing more startling than the arts. to a superstitious person mysterious sounds of a wilderness, unless it be the awe-inspiring stillness of the forest. Is it that these with witchcraft taught them same strange colonists, in their creed, when brought face to face they could not that Satan Since they with things explain, should come believe had among them? witchcraft, they found excuse for execut- ing witches in the Scripture injunction, ‘Tho shalt not suffer a witch to live”. At the time of the delusion the Rev- erend Samuel Parris was pastor of a church in Salem village, now Danvers. His nine year old daughter Elizabeth, with her cousin, Abigail Williams, and other the habit of passing the winter evenings by studying palmistry and Influenced by these studies, the children make believed in several playmates, was. in other magic. began to gestures and utter loud, As these actions continued, the parents became anxious and sent for a physician. At that time little was known of nervous and that the physician announced that the girls had been bewitched. The colony was now thrown into a general excitement. ‘The girls were much pleased by the attention paid them and they performed before the villagers who flocked to see them. The three children did not at first accuse anyone, but as they began to hear suggestions to the effect that some- one was bewitching them, they finally persuaded themselves that this was the truth. Then they were asked who had bewitched them, they cried out ‘‘Good”, “Osburn”, “‘Tituba”. We can hardly believe that no one thought that these girls might be playing a part. As their accusations grew more dreadful they added fainting, raving and sobbing to their accomplishments. At first, they strange incoherent cries. diseases hysterics, so said that they were merely pinched by later they told of visions in saw murders committed by witches; which they the accused. Sarah Good, Sarah Osburn and Tituba were arrested soon after their accusations. The first two were unfortunates of the village, while the latter was a super- stitious Indian woman whom Mr. Parris had brought from the West Indies. By reading the examination one can readily see the innocence of Sarah Osburn and Mrs. have had a firm belief in the guilt of the Good, but the judges seemed to prisoners. It is possible that there was more justice in Tituba’s arrest, for she had filled the minds of the children with Her testimony was much enlivened by herimagination. We can almost here her telling of flying and creeping things, the black dog, and the yellow bird. She endeavored to free her- self from suspicion by throwing blame superstitious ideas. on others. Let us see what it was thought that these witches could do. A witch was believed to have sworn allegiance to the devil. As soon as she had completed this compact, she set about tormenting others. It was thought that she had imps in the form of spiders, which she could send where she could not go. If neither herself nor her imps couid go, she had only to make a rag puppet and treat this as she wished to treat the person represented. The girls would complain that pins were pricking their flesh and they even pro- duced these pins in court as proof of the witches’ design upon them. The story of the Coreys is very path- etic. Martha Corey a Christian woman, pure and devout in her manner of living, and she did not believe in the power of witches. Giles Corey, her husband, was deeply interested in the subject and he attended all the meetings of the witch persecutors. Husband and cats, dogs and was 20. wife had some trouble in their different beliefs and Giles made some statements which led to witch. She examined, condemned and later Her shows her faithful dependence on Martha’s accusation as a was executed. examination her the was Father, but she doubted witchcraft that enough to convict her. After Giles Corey saw the effect of a few thoughtless words, he repented of Heavenly existence of and his part of his wife’s accusation and expressed himself very strongly in re- gard to the proceedings. Soon after he the witch hunters. He refused to plead either “guilty” or “‘not was taken by guilty” and he was placed in a dark cell with a weight on his chest which slowly pressed out his life. But the most cruel of the executions was that of Rebecca Nurse. She was a with no fellowmen. gentle old thought of lady of seventy, harming her There had been some dispute between the Nurses Nurses another family, so the must suffer their Rebecca bore her trouble with heavenly and for claims. patience, always protesting her inno- cence. The jury were so much impressed by her conduct that they brought in a verdict of ‘Not Guilty”. But the mob, like that which cried out to Pilate of old to crucify Christ, would not be satisfied with this judgment. ‘The and Nurse ecuted. Not with even the Reverend Nicholas Noyes excom- municated her the church, and believed that he had destroyed her soul verdict was reversed Rebecca was ex- satisfied this, from as well as her body. Three other mem- bers of the Nurse family were executed before the fearful excitement died out. We cannot follow all the victims of the delusion, but we see that it grew worse as it proceeded. In their fury, they arrested a wee child of four. She was imprisoned for months, but they did not execute her. The family of the Tuer SENIOR ANNUAL. Proctors was persecuted as a whole, but not all of them were executed. ‘Two of the semblance. few points of re- the and the Irish Both condemned have a These are Martin Bishop. accused buxom widow, Susannah Bridget different from most of those woman, were as witches. They were not remarkable for their piety and neither of them was afraid of judge and jury. Susannah was condemned for her neatness. It was given as evidence against her that she went through the muddy streets on a rainy day and arrived at a neighbors house neat and dry; therefore she must be in communication with the evil one. the martyred, and these two died with the Pious or impious accused were others. There is the case of Martha Carrier, whose children were confined with her. They terrified into against their mother, thus bringing her to the gallows. Elizabeth How wasexecuted had the making little ones love her. were testifying simply because she power of At length the accusers grew so bold as to mention a minister, the Reverend George Burroughs, a former pastor of the church at Salem village. Fearful stories were told of his past life and he Mr. roughs took his troubles as the will of the Almighty, but he made a speech that he Many were affected by his speech and prayer, was even accused of murder. 3ur- saying was innocent. but the accusers said the black man wa s telling what to and Cotton Mather made a speech which removed all doubt from their half-relented minds. him say The holy man was executed with the others. Among those most active in pursuing Reverend Mr. Parris Nicholas Noyes of One always thinks of Cotton Mather in connection with the delusion. Some authorities affirm that he witches were the the Salem. and Reverend was THE SENIOR ANNUAL. 21. deeply interested in witch hunting for his own private ends, while others state that he believed that he was doing God’s will in exterminating Satan's agent. It is not for us to judge. God alone knows the motive which agitated the leaders in witch persecution. There is no doubt that some used witchcraft asa means of taking revenge for family feuds or other not like to personal malice, but we do glance at such inhumanity. There were a few who dared to deny a belief in witchcraft, but the majority of for their daring. these were punished Among these were Martha Corey, John Proctor and Joseph Putnam. John was executed but Joseph Putnam escaped. The terrible spell was at last bro ken by the accusation of Mrs. Hale, wife of the Her husband had been active in punish- the pastor of church at Beverly. ing others, but he knew the innocence of his wife and he worked to prove it, The whole colony saw the folly of ac- cusing this lovely woman and from that rr [he Governor forbade the state courts to try The and time the accusers lost their power. witchcraft. crowded prisons of Salem. any more cases of Boston Cambridge were opened and prisoners were given their rightful freedom. It fact that all of the their they confession of notable con- is a either maintained inno- the into a demned cence to last, or if were persuaded guilt, they denied it before death came. Ann Putnam, one of the three girls who about all of the fessed her sin and guilt in brought trouble, con- later years, but the Parris family seem to have be- lieved in witchcraft until the end. It is melancholy this the clouds of superstition have rolled away, the the has triumphed over refreshing to turn from period and note how leaving us in sunshine and free atmosphere of twentieth century. Humanity super- stition and inhumanity, and we have to be thankful for at the I am sure that none of us much indeed present day. count it least among our blessings that we have our glorious country with its watchword of freedom. “Freedom forever! Truce with oppression—never, oh, never! By our own birthright—gift granted of Heaven; Freedom for heart and lip, be the pledge given!” + a 4 — ee) � = =) ad wn THE SENIOR ANNUAL. Athletics. The Athletic Association. Nghe oy in the Rome Free Acad- 41 emy have in the last two years been placed upon a new footing, that is in a financial way. This branch of the school work, for it properly should be school work as much as any study, is controlled by an organization known as the Rome Free Academy Athletic Association. This association is open for membership to any scholar or teacher in the school who will pay twenty-five cents a year for the support of athletics. The Athletic Association has a written constitution in with which it acts. A most important provision in the constitution is that one of the faculty must be treasurer, which office has been accordance very ably filled by Mr. Harris for the past two years. The present officers are: President, ‘Thomas Flanagan; Vice- President, Walter Secretary, May Wilson; Treasurer, Mr. Harris. These officers are elected at the annual meeting, held in December; the managers of the various teams are also elected at this time. When the association was re-organized in the fall of 1902, the various athletic teams had contracted debts amounting to nearly $200. Since then the associa- tion only met all current expenses, but has paid up, by degrees, $125 of the Evans; has not indebtedness. received are accounted like manner and a detailed report is required of every manager. ‘Ty . . - . lhe association now feels that it would be better justified in asking support All moneys for in.a business from the citizens of Rome, since it has paid all debts for two years, besides $125 of the old debt, than it would if it were In order to keep poorly involved in new debts. out of debt the teams have been equipped, thus possibly accounting for the number of defeats Rome has suffered in the past years. A team needs a good outfit and careful training in order to do its best. ‘This has not been given to the teams lately. Naturally the question arises, ‘“Why not?” evident to any observing member of the Academy. The most important reason is that there is no support given to the teams. The games are poorly attended and then the teams are blamed for not a winning game with a few The answer is self- playing students in the grand stand or on the side lines. Every person who is able should attend the games. The effect on a team of a large, enthusiastic body of students cheering them on cannot be measured. Another reason for lack of money is due to the small membership of the Asso- ciation, in comparison with the number in the school. There are about 100 members of the Association and about 280 pupils in the Academy. This comparison shows a great lack of school spirit. It must certainly be lack of school spirit, because the dues are only twenty-five cents a year and anybody can afford to pay them if he chooses. Let the next year start off with every student in the Academy a member of the Association and working. in conjunction with the teams, to make the athletics of 1904-1905 victorious from start to finish. Tuer SENT The Athletic Association Entertainment. ( N February 19, 1904, in the study hall of the Rome Free Academy, was held an entertainment for the benefit of the Rome Free Academy Athletic Asso- Glee and Mandolin Clubs were secured for the ciation. The Colgate University evening and rendered, in a finished and pleasing manner, the following program, also responding to encores. 1. Mulligan Musketeers GLEE CLUB. March and Two-Step Ws Ms MANDOLIN CLUB. Pale in the Amber West QUARTETTE. Selection Root, ’ ay, Park Laughing Water MANDOLIN CLUB Out on the Deep MR. W. A. ROOT. Rhymes GLEE CLUB. Hager Bass Solo Nursery Gustanc INTERMISSION, from Carmen MANDOLIN CLUB. Karl Matys Op KING. Selections Romance MR. O. T. The New Couple GLEE CLUB Cello Solo Dan Dore Mandolin Club Selected MR. PHEIFER. Salmagundi. R ANNI AL. the Athletic Association gave a dance in Grand Army After the entertainment Hall. Three pi ces of Yordon’s orchestra furnished music. There were about the The the Rome girls sixty couples, including Colgate fellows, in attendance. Colgate fellows seemed to find attractive, in fact several invitations to the Colgate Junior Prom were the out- The but Miss Mabel Wilson did not leave the hall later the ‘King’s Carriage” was late in arriving. come of that evening’s dancing. dance broke up at about one o’clock, until about an hour because The members of the Athletic Associa- tion fed and lodged the men during their stay in Rome. Every one of them was a gentleman and the Romans will always be glad to see any of them. The dollars; ten from the dance and eighteen net proceeds were twenty-eight dollars for the entertainment. Tue SENIOR ANNUAL. FOOT BALL—Season of 1903. W. Harry Meyers, Captain. 3ALL with bright started por prospects for a successful season and for one of the best teams the Academy A schedule was arranged with ever had. seme of the leading Acadamies of central New York, Utica, Syracuse, St. John’s Military Academy, Clinton, etc. Under the captaincy of Harry Meyers the practice started off with good vim on the Y. M.C. A. field. An important was taken when the services of Coach Watkins were secured fora few weeks. If there is any tendency on the part of the fellows not to turn out to practice, the forceful work of a coach ought to check it. A teamcan never do its best work, or represent the school in the way without regular, vigorous practice and careful training. such as step best L. A. Gaines, Manager. The team was made up partly of former players and partly of some new material. Of the latter Kelley gave a great deal of The players lined up in the following way: Halstead, Nock promise. Left end - - - Left tackle - Curtis Left guard - - - Bell Center - Harrington, Marcy Right guard - Gawkins, Pendell Right tackle - - - Kelley Right end Wilson, Bartlett Quarter back Scripture, Evans Left half back - - Right half back Full back - - - - Water boy, (see picture) Flanagan Meyers, (captain) O’ Donnell Roxie” Tur SENIOR ANNUAL. THE GAMES. Oct. 3. Clinton High School at Rome, Clinton 0, Oct. 10. Syracuse at Syracuse, Syracuse 40, Rome 0. Oct. 17. Waterville at Rome, Waterville 0, Rome 29. Oct. 26. Utica Free Academy at Utica, Utica 12, Rome 0. Nov. 14. Waterville at Waterville, Waterville 6, Rome 5. Total, Opponents 58. Rome 49. A comparison of scores shows that not very far behind her Rome 15. Rome was opponents. The closest game was played with Utica, when Utica’s score practically won on two bad flukes. In real work Rome far outplayed Utica. As for Syracuse of out- Captain Meyers was laid up in the Utica game, and his position was taken in the games after that by The consistent work throughout the season was, no doubt, played by Bell, while Halstead did bril- liant although sometimes erratic work. Bartlett, Wilson and Evans with exper- ience should Curtis, Harrington and Gawkins made a rock-bound line. On the whole, while the coach was hired, the practice went on pretty well; but, by way of criticism of the season, it should be said that after the first couple of games the interest and spirit of the fellows seemed to The exact cause of this is hard to define. This was partly shown by lack of ‘‘training”. No team can do good work unless the was course we were classed. ably Flanagan. most become plucky players. wane. smoking and keep players give up eating hearty This lack of interest, coupled perhaps with lack of support, on the part of the whole school, largely explains why the not finished. One thing Rome is that the should develop a real pride and interest in the represent it; but before this can be done the team itself must be a unit in the enthusiasm for and in the that the schedule is being played, not fora lark for the team, not so much for the personal glory of the players, but for the name and honor of the Rome Free Academy. Then, and not until then, it be expected that the Academy is going to very earnest support, or that citizens of the community are going to care much for the foot ball season. Pride in the team and all that it represents, and a spirit and enthusiasm that will not down, and foods, and regular hours. season Was necessary to school teams which practice idea can give any even the and school that will swallow up all petty personal differences in a common ideal; will be the the panacea for all athletic evils. This spirit will cause new men to get and practice to thus develop mat erial for coming years, and it will carry through any schedule to the end through victory or defeat. The team is to be praised for its work as far as it but let us try another make everything go a good deal farther, Most of the players will be in school next fall and prospects are bright for a winning team under the manage- ment of Hopkins and the captaincy of Gawkins. out goes, year to old Tur SENIOR ANNUAL. GIRLS’ BASKET BALL— Season of 1904. Jane Armstrong, Captain. 'T’HE season of basket ball ’04, began with much enthusiasm. The former season showed the girls, that although victory is glorious, it is hard to obtain. Atfer many trials and tribulations, the Association, with the assistance of Mr. Connell, succeeded in obtaining the same hall that was used last year. After three Mr. Campbell as coach, the girls played The was scheduled for December fourth and weeks of practice with théir first and only game. game played on that date, with the Hamilton Athletic Club. 11-2 line-up-was as follows: The game resulted ina score of in favor of Rome. The Ethyl Jones, Manager. Jane Armstrong (Captain) May Wilson Ernestine Jacobus Ruth Hopkins R. G. Genievieve Etson Ethyl Jones L,. G. May Vassar Miss Armstrong, goals 5, Miss Jacobus, foul 1. Umpire, D. R. Campbell, R. F. A. Referee, Stowell, Colgate. Receipts of game, $29.50. $16.50. Balance, $13.00. After the game the Rome team enter- tained the visiting five at Seegar’s Academy. The girls were unable to carry out their the teams in the neighboring towns had either disbanded or refused to play outside games. The basket ball team of °04 has broken the record of the Rome Free Academy by winning every game they played in an entire season.. Genivieve Underhill (Captain) Mable Vassar Genivieve Culver Cc. R. F. L. F. Expenses, promising season, because THE SENIOR ANNUAL. BOYS’ BASKET BALL TEAM— Season of 1904. Thomas Connell, Manager. i bars basket ball team which repre- sented the Rome Free Academy during the past season was the first boy’s team to represent the Academy. The work done by the players, not withstanding their inexperience was of a good kind. ‘The line-up is as follows: Harry Harrington, Captain. Mead, right forward. Steadman, left forward. Harrington, (captain) center. Evans, right guard. Gawkins, left guard. Grimm, substitute. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. After the fifteenth of January the team had no hall in which to practice out the schedule for that month. At Herkimer the team until the last moments of play when their opponents At Frankfort they held (champions of but nevertheless it played was ahead forged ahead. their Mohawk Valley) down to a very small oppon ents the score. ‘The schedule as it was played is below: Nov. 27. R..ahe Dec. 4. R. F. Dec. 11. “ F Dec. 18. ae Jan. 22. Ne Total, At Frankfort, Bi, 24, Opponents 2 At Rome. A. 6, Tigers (Y.M.C.A.) At Clinton, AG: At Rome, A 1% At Herkimer, Bs 10, mR B.A. 49, Opponents Opponents Opponents 14 Opponents 96. Tur SENIOR ANNUAL- BASE BALL—Season of 1904. William Curtis, Manager. PTSHE fatetiess of the season prevented early conscientious practice, conse- quently the games were played “in bunches” atid oft school days in order to make up fer the lateness of the season. The team in general did good work for a time and Were not discouraged at the large scotes which were fur up in the first few games. After the Oneida game several of the fellows saw it neces- sary to stop playing on account of the nearness of the exams, consequently it Thomas Flanagan, Captain. was fiécessaty to play outsiders or else disappoint the schools with which we had arranged games. The game at Utica was without doubt the best gattie of the season. The game was tiot won or lost until the tenth in- ning, when Utica got a home run, mak- ing the score 2 1 in favor of the U. F. A. Every man played the game from start to finish. The school in general gave very poor support to the team in the home games. Tue SENIOR ANNUAL. Also some criticism might be made about the practice and the lack of spirit shown by the majority of the players get practice and show a desire to themselves. If they would out to work, it would greatly improve the playing. But when a team lacks the energy to practice can it be expected that the students will give their support? the Ball counter no Let us hope that rr Team of such achieve the greatest success. Base 1905 will en- obstacles, but will The following are the line-up and the games played: Scripture, pitcher. Flint, catcher Harrington, first base. Halstead, second base. Flanagan (capt. ), third base. John Gawkins, Manager. j URING the early part of the year the fellows showed less interest in track athletics than in the previous year. Very few did much practicing until just before the annual inter-class meet. But on the day of the meet, many got out and everybody worked hard for his class. The juniors were winners, with 59 points to 38 for the seniors, 16 for the soph- omores and 9 for the freshmen. Following is the score: 100 yard dash: Curtis, Briggs. 11.5 sec. Putting shot; Curtis, 36 ft. 3 in. Throwing ball; Halstead, Flanagan, Pendell. 285 ft. 3 in. 120 yard hurdle. O. Backus. 21 sec. Running high jump; O. Backus, Keat- ing, Evans. 4 ft. 7 in. 220 Dash; Curtis, Bartlett, Atkinson. 30 sec, Throwing hammer; Gawkins. 91 ft. 440 Dash; Bartlett, 1 min. 5 sec. Bartlett, Bell, Wallace. Curtis, Evans, Bell, Pendell, Curtis, Evans. Wilson, short stop. Gaines, right field. Ely, left field. Tobin, center field. Pendell and O. Backus, subs. April 27—St. John’s Military Academy 16, Rome 7. May 3 Rome 0. May 6—Colgate Academy 9, Rome 1. May 11-—Utica Free Academy 13, Rome 9 May 25—Oneida High School 8, Rome 4. May 30—Camden High School 6, Rome 11, June 6—Utica Free Academy 2, Rome 1. June 8—Syracuse High School 7, Rome 0. June 11—Oneida High School. June 18—Camden High School. These games had not been played when the Annual went to press Syracuse High School 13, TRACK ATHLETICS Floyd Bell, Captain. Running broad jump; Curtis, Halstead: S. Backus. 16 ft. 7 in. 220 Hurdle; Curtis, Bartlett, Briggs. 32.1 sec. Pole Backus. One Hughes. vault; Flanagan, Curtiss, S. 7 ft. 11 in. mile run; Bartlett, 6 min. 30 sec. One mile bicycle; Bartlett. 3 min. 16 sec. From the winners of this meet a team was chosen to take part in the annual inter-scholastic meet at Hamilton Col- lege, on May 14, 1904. Here Rome got fifth place with thirteen other schools competing. Bell won his second silver medal in the bicycle race and Curtis also got one in the hammer throw. We then had a duel meet with Clinton on May twenty-eighth, which proved to be a very close contest, the final score being in favor of Clinton. Now there will certainly be fine material for a team in school next spring. So here’s to every fellow who starts practicing early and _ keeps practicing late, to bring R. F. A. to the front in this branch of athletics. Briggs, Bell, Smith, 32 Tuer SENIOR ANNUAL. Ome The Funeral of the Class of 1904. N the last Friday of the school year the periods were shortened as if for the usual Friday afternoon speaking. The Seniors assembled in the teachers’ room from which they emerged each one holding a candle, and the class preceded by the casket borne on the shoulders of Connell, Ely, Gardiner and The girls were dressed in Messrs. Finlayson. black and white piece of crape. The procession marched around the and then formed a circle in front of the platform. dent Searle then introduced the speaker with the following words: ‘Tt seems fitting on this last sad day and each boy had a room Presi- to perform funeral rites over some of the possessions which have remained with the class of 04 from its advent into the high To deliver the oration over these there has been selected that brilliant orator, Perry Miller Green- field Armstrong, the pride of his teachers and the pet of the Board of Education.” Stepping forward, Mr. Armstrong said, after removing his shroud: ‘We have assembled here, my dear friends, upon a very (groans and wailings from the mourn- school. funeral sad and solemn occasion ers.) It is very grevious to relate that all things must end (‘ Too bad” from the mourners. ) have commissioned inconsolable grief that we are no longer to burn the midnight oil. This casket, which is filled with the sad and sacred emblems of hard and trying work, bears upon its front—not shirt front—the tokens of our grief. ‘Though no mortal eye shall hereafter desecrate its hallowed contents, I shall venture to hold before your mind’s eye the list of its precious contents. ‘The flooring of this spacious recepta- cle (18 inches by 7 inches by 4 inches) of dead hopes and fears has been paved with a lock of hair stolen from that even school days. You me to express our treasury of oratorical pervidity, the spacious head of our friend from River street, whose forsenic fires have burned into the soul of men the fact that he has a wife. With such an endearing pave- ment we feel that all that shall be placed upon it will be sustained as if the eter- nal hills and the everlasting mountains where the ground upon which our treas- ures lie. Following the unyielding logic of pysiognomy, our thoughts travel to a pipe—(not a bagpipe) drawn from be- tween the clutched and unyielding teeth of our Scotch brother of artistic tem- perament, Adrian Finlayson. So devoted has he been to this companion of most laborious hours that he carries ever with him the glowing embers of his crimson beak which is always ready to bestir the tardy fire of his pipe. ‘For the other members of the class we have consigned in turn a small token. ‘‘Gawkins leaves a noseguard to per- petuate his name in fame. the annual will suggest Hopkins. Searle sadly bequeathed his time-honored hat and his Cicero pony. Steadman leaves a chunk of wood. Gardner has consigned coat and suspenders (with the tags). Ely a much-used ball club. Scripture the athletic honors of four years. Atkin- Lamb. Byam relinquishes a freight car and a certifi- cate in English. Halstead buries all fear of Hale. ‘“The ladies, to perpetuate their mem- ory, have each in turn left a token. The map of Wales represents the Jones tribe, Catharine, Anna and Ida. Celia Graves leaves a chunk of Searle and a bad im- pression. Janey Bielby slings in her Slingerland prize. Bessie Nisbet leaves a bell. Ethel Waldo has left her Rome boy. Ella Hooper a ten pound box of Force. Edna Boff sticks in her gum. Alice Oatman leaves a return ticket from the Senior sleighride. Miss Roach a copy of Sherlock Holmes. Mary Noble A copy of son sadly deposits a advanced Tur SENIOR ANNUAL. Miss bad Long, all ideas of teaching. Miss Robson, that stingy smile. Lillian Marsh, the class Mildred Coventry, a $10 essay. her old Cheeney a impression. essays. Miss school colors. The flowers for the occasion were kindly presented by Cora Humphrey. As an inscription to these remains, presently to be laid away, not to be reopened till our 100th anniversary, in 2004, to suitably perpetuate our memory among you, we sorrowfully inscribe the following epi- taph: ‘Here lies the last remains of 1904, Your hearts with bereavement now are sore; You'll more, To some of you, perhaps, we have been see us here among you never a bore, But that you’ve been to before. With some of you we've often had a score To settle, and the conflict on this floor Is marked by many aspot of bloody gore. Bygones, though, are bygones, and the us sometimes more We give our yell, the more you roar. Forgive where we have sinned, and keep in store Our memories, as on wings of light we Soar, That our memories may bless you as of yore.” Turning to Prof. Harris, Mr. Arm- strong said: “I now consign the casket to your hands, with earth to earth, dust to dust� ashes to ashes, and as one last sad token of our grief (groans) we will now pass around the bier.” The stu- dents then assembled in groups and gave their respective class yells, the class of 704 outwinding the other being the last to croak. Prof. Harris said: ‘I am glad to en- dorse anything that would in any way add to the pleasure of the students and the class of 04. This class has given us classes, ’04 an innovation, and it is now up to the class of 05 to see if they can do as well ; next year.’ Items of Interest. Ba Mary and George Armstrong have presented with a Alice T. who was a the from 1871 to the time of her May 27, 1889. has been hung over one of the cases of the Alice T. minerals, shells and coral. the school sister, Miss teacher in picture of their Armstrong, Academy death, on The picture Armstrong collection of This collec- tion was bought by the Board of Educa- tion and named in her honor. The cases in which the collection is placed were purchased by popular subscription of the the There is many an alumnus Miss Arm- Alumni Association of Rome Free Academy. and honors who respects strong’s memory. The Rome Free Academy has more scholarships than the average secondary The students should show their these by entering school. appreciation of earnestly into the contests. The Davis prize which consists of the $1,000, which this is for the best interest of amounted to $35, This is open to boys and girls in annual year essay. the Senior and Junior classes. The Slingerland prize is the same as the Davis, except that it is for the best effort in declamation. The Arthur W. Soper scholarship at Hamilton the tuition of a fully prepared student during the Freshman pays year. ‘The preference is to be given to the candidate with the financial resources, other things being equal. The Daughters of the American Rev- olution offer annually two prizes to the students of the three upper classes, of $10 for the boys for the best oration on a given historical subject, and one for the girls for the best essay least each; one upon the same subject. 34. Tur SENIOR ANNUAL. Shelves and divisions have been placed in the girls’ cloak room. These are much appreciated as they separate the girls’ things, one from another’s, and the hats or thus avoid crushing of wrinkling of One thing which the think looking-glass before which to arrange wraps. they need is a new girls themselves before entering the study hall. ance of the girls of the school we would the old Judging by the excellent appear- think that one answers every purpose. The school has received quite a good many additions in the way of equipment this year. The first to show itself was the new flag pole and flag. This adds very materially to the appearance of the that building. It is an improvement has long been needed. and reference While as bare of The new book table were also much needed. yet the books, yet the handsome cases are addi- cases many of shelves are tions to the room which are pleasing to all. system of The books have not at present any arrangement or of catalogu- much sometimes hard to find a book without a Mr. Harris tries to ing. This is needed, for it is long search for it. keep the reference books in order and it would assist greatly in this work if the students would take pains to see that the place from which it was taken. exact This would save a great deal of time of the every book was returned to students who wish to look up any subject as they would not have to hunt around for the book desired. By hope that the library will have a system next year we of card indexing and that the scholars will aid in keeping the shelves in order. The chemical laboratory has received the addition of a hood under which to conduct experiments which involve the generation of poisonous or evil smelling gases. Mr. Campbell’s department has also received three new $35 microscopes, for use in the various classes. May seventh, Miss Sarah A. Beers Rev. C. L. Miss been a teacher in the Academy was married to Bates of Benson, Minnesota. Beers has for over a decade of years. During this time her helpful presence and untiring devotion to her work were a constant inspiration to her pupils. The best wishes of both teachers and students will attend her in her western home. We have been unusually fortunate in having spent the year under the able Miss Normile has in more than an ordinary the marked characteristics that success and at the time Her appreciation and extensive knowledge of the best in litera- instruction of Miss Mary Normile. degree gain friends. Same keen ture inspire in her pupils an earnest desire to comprehend something of the lofty ideals presented from day to day. We trust that when she returns to her former home in Binghamton, she may still retain some pleasant recollections of the the School. year spent in Rome High The Shakesperean Club. In the beginning of the year Pauline Clarke, Florence Olney. Marjorie Bailey, Antoinnette Halstead, Gwendolyn Ed- wards, Constance Lake, Emelia Hower, Higham, Ellen Brown and Ruth Hopkins arranged to meet on Tuesday afternoons for the study of Shakespeare. With Miss Normile the girls profitably read five plays, ““Midsummer Night’s Janie TH eam’, “Romeo and Juliet”, “As You Like It”, ‘‘Hamlet” and “Macbeth”. The girls felt highly honored at hav- ing Mr. Scripture and Mr. Harrington ad “‘Macbeth”. year the abov with them while they re They hope that by next mentioned young gentlemen will have recovered sufficiently from their embar- rassment to honor the young ladies with at least three v isits. The Theta Phi Fraternity. For some years past the boys of the Academy have felt the need of a frater- nal organization, both for literary and November, was for social purposes. In 1903, a meeting of those interested held matter of establishing a fraternity the and at subsequent meetings the was ylans verfected. I I discussed and Officers charter As it chapter to be elected and a the Grand were secured from Lodge. was’ the formed it was called the Omega Chapter. twenty-sixth After some delay rooms were secured in the Dyett block, facing South James SENIOR ANNUAL. street. Mr. renovated the rooms and much gratitude is Dyett completly due to him for his consideration of our wants. On March fifteenth the rooms were given over to the Fraternity. The rooms then had to be furnished and in order to pay for the necessary furnishings the first of a series of dances was held in G. A. R. Hall on May sixth. It was a very success- ially and financially. rules of the Society ful affair both so According to the literary exercises have been held once a week and have been very interesting. The charter members of the Theta Phi, Omega Chapter, were Thomas Connell 04, Jesse Bartlett ’05, Adrian Finlayson ’04, W. Harry Meyers 05, Thomas Flan- agan °05, John Gawkins °’04, Charles Walter Evans ’05, D. R. Campbell, Hamilton College ’02, Lucious William and George Steadman ’04. Isaac Gardner ’04, John Baynes 705, Briggs ’05, Curtis ’05 Since, the follow- ing have admitted: Bell ’05, Harrington 05, Wentworth ’05, D. Row- land ’06, Neiss ’05, Searle ’04, Fox ’06, Graves ’06, O’Brien ’06 and Byam ’04. Gaines 705, been Tur SENIOR ANNUAL. Quotations. m4 TSE every man after his desert and who shall ’scape whipping?” “OO, she will sing the savageness out K-h-1 J-n-s. abroad”. of a bear.”. ‘The innocents 1907. “‘Conspicous by their absence.” P-i M-m-e-s. ‘The unhappy men who once have trailed a pen, live not to please them- selves; but other men.”—’The Ed-t-r-. “She speaks in public on the stage” Ri-a Ad-m.-. The wretch concentered all in self.” W-ll-u-hb- Pe-d-ll. ‘A wit with dunces and a dunce with wits” .— R-x-e”. “He thinks he is a devil of a but he ain’t.”—Pe-r— Ar-s-r-ng. “So are they all, all honorable men. ” Le-l-e M-r-y, Pe-r— Ar-s-r-ng, Cl-n-on S-ar-e, “Ro-ie” R-c-ar-s, W-b” No-k. “You shall know him by his noise”. (Quotation from Miss Normile).—Ja-k B-k-e-. ‘“Now please bear in Ha-r-s from the platform. ““Very smart, very witty, very sporty and I want people to know it.”—‘ Ti-k” M-—M-ho “A minister W-l—am ’There’s mischief in this man” B-r-on. “Chapter of Ge-m-tr-— C-a-s. “A grown young man who every time he says anything.”- B-y-e “The boy from up there.”—O-w-ld B-ck-s. “Two plain Cu-t-s. “Gentle to hear, kindly to judge”.— M-s Sw-n acting as principal. “The man behind the hat”’,—J-—-h- G—wk-n “Would you ask for his merit? he has none”’.—J-ck B—er. Class of é e-a fellow, mind”.—Mr. but a man’—R—h-rd L-o Accidents. ” S-l-d laughs “Spon” rubes.”—H-rr-—n-t—n and Alas, ‘The dogs used to recognize him”.— Ar-h H-t—hc—k. “Beauty and folly are old compan- ions”.—M. H-w-r and N. B-o-n. “An old young man will be a old man.”—C,. F-x. After and losses men humble and wise”.—R. R-ch-rd. “Diligence is the mother of good luck.” —M-ud W-ls-n. ‘Keep flax from fire, gaming.”—Tammany Hall. ‘“Much study is a weariness of flesh.” —H-rl—w B-c-—n. ““Isn’t this the limit?”—M-—b-—1 W-ls-n. “Love and lordship hate companions”. —P, A-m-tr-ng and L. G-e-n-i-ld. “There are lazy minds as well as lazy bodies”.—A. F-wl-r. “We are awkward but shifty”.—1905. “His soul is quite weighed by care and asks the sweet. refreshment of a little sleep”, C-i-t-n S-ar-e. “’The earth has bubbles as the water has and [I am of them”.—E-g-r F-tz-i-mo-s. “A useful adjunct if not an ornament to society.” — Red” W-I-f. “The gravity and stillnes of your youth the world has noted”.—J. G—a-es. “There lies a deal of deviltry beneath this mild exterior’ ’.—E-na O-e-s. “Youths green and happy in their first love’. M-b-] B-el-y and L-sl-e G—-u-d. “Look at me with thy large brown eyes’. N-l-ie Br-wn. “There are a damnable iteration’’— M-y W-ls-n, T-m W-ls n, W-ll-am W-ls-n, C-rol--e W-ls-n, M-b-1 W-1s-n, M-ud W-ls-n, J-m-s W-ls-n. ‘Eyes that were deep and dark’’.— Miss C-eb-e. “Forgive them truth’’.—Excuses. “A girl witha wealth of golden hair’. —N-| ie H-Il-r. ‘When I beheld this I sighed and said within myself, ‘surely mortal man is a broom stick’’.—O. B-ck-s. young crosses gTOoOw from youth the when they fail in THE SENIOR ANNUAL. Every School Has LIAR y Ri-h -rd —il-i- ms. A Sponger W. Pe—d-ll. A Smart Alec—E. At-i-s—n. A Bragger—Is-—ac Ga-d-er. A Man Who —a—d. Knows It All(?)—M. One Jacksonian Democrat—Jo-n-o- Mc Ma-o- More Skeleton Bunch. A Few Senior Girls. Loafers Than It Needs—The Meddiesome Old Women— A Gibson Girl—Ar—b-ll-— P-r-y. A Sport—De-o Hu-h-e A Girl Who Never wl-r. A Girl Who Never Chews Gum Smiles—A-—b-e —E-h-1 ne-. A Moral Boy--B-ll M-—y-r-. A Ladies’ Man—J-—h-—- P-r-y. Wanted: erie, to tell us: — What kind of breakfast food Henry Adams uses? What ailed Gardner at the Halloween party? Why Miss Normile brings her dog to the library? (Ask Finlayson.) Why Marcy does not get his hair cut? Who hid the neckyokes at the Senior sleighride? lf Spenser Owens will ever learn any- thing? Why “Penny” did not use his brass knuckles? How Searle liked the cock fight? Who throws the sunlight on Mr. Har- TIS’ Who named Joe Higham ‘‘Blondy?” When Weller will get his motorcycle? Who Miss Normile’s Why the Shakespeare girls look so wise when they hear “‘The Sun Dance?” How “Dave” “dearheart” is? some of and “Chick” are? (Ask May and Lulu. What “Ab” Orton meant by sions of the brain,” and if he “convul- convulsed the class when he said it? Why the Juniors are such a hungry If Spenser Owens has found out what “Hades”’ is? Who laughed at Miss Thalman at the Junior reception? Why the lights tie” fell down at the same function? went out when ““An- From the Class Rooms. ISS Creble in German 11: “Mr. i Scripture, take the first sentence.” Mr. Scripture— Well, what shall I do with it?” In English: ‘Teacher— ‘Was Isaac of York a Saxon?” Inza Marriott John Gawkins, in “No, he was an Ikey.” Roman History: “Hannibal died in an asylum.” Prof. Campbell asked a Freshman to trace the digestion of a penny. He traced it to the and then paused. When asked why he hesitated he said: “‘Because I do not know whether it stays down or comes up.” [If it was a bad penny it must have come up for “A bad Eprrors. | Miss Normile, in American Selections: “O’Connell!” Lyle Marcy, in Geometry: stomach penny always comes up.” “The size of an angle depends on the angle.” Prof. Harris Solid Ge- class on the right way to ap- addressed the ometry proach the subject; after he had left the room Aathur Hopkins remarked, ‘He was right; we do not care about Solid Geometry, all our interest centers in the teacher.” THE SENIOR ANNUAL. From the Science Room. N B.—Through the courtesy of Mr. iN. Campbell we are enabled to present the following examples of Perpetual Motion—S-e-s-r Ow—s on the platform. Capillary M-ll-e.” Connected in Series—M-r—n with L-l Inertia—C-—i-t Unstable Equilibrium Attraction ‘“D-d” and R-wl—d and J-ss-e. n S—ar-e. The plaster on the walls. Attraction of traction for Is——c. Gravity—A-—b-e’s at- Falling Body—The Skeleton. L-l—- M-re-. The Gas Magnets(? Faculty after p. m. The Freshman year. H-p—ns Transformer Parallel F-or-n-e O-n-y. Induction Coil Alternating Heart of Walter Je-s-e. Forces—R-th and The Faculty. Currents the and Through A- el a Evans Work and Energy—P-e—on Ha-st——d. Atom—L-s-er G-o—n. Wedge— ‘J-e” H-gh-m. Absolute Zero—K-th-r-n- J-n-s. Shadow—J-—l-et A-a-s. Force Pump—Miss H-gh-m. Conjugate Foci of All the Teachers— What we do not know. Total Reflection Storage Batteries—All the scholars. J—h B-yn-3, Hamlet Up to Date. I am thy father’s Bones, certain fires by day, Doomed for a time to fast in 3y night to hang upon a flag pole, from whence my ribs Fall shivering down. forbidden To tell the names of those who hung me 3ut that I am here, I could a tale unfold whose lightest word Would make thee marvel much. gut I forbear, For have they not been haled before the august Board, And given their compensation. A FEW FRESHMAN OPINIONS. Put Into Verse by Members of that Class. NOTE exercise that Miss Thalman gave one of These verses are portions of an her English classes. is for Armstrong 4 wheeled And now he likes a girl called Lulu Greenfield. is for Anita and Alice too, Fred’s gone with both. Has he gone who once got with you? ) is for Burton bigheaded and fat And when you pinch him he squeals like a rat. B is for Barringer who teaches down- J stairs. And on his head he has a few hairs. ¢ is for Great Concentration Which Harris would preach to this great nation. (C is for Connell who thinks he is bright When he sings “The Clange of the Forge To-night”. |) is for ‘“‘Dear” and Campbell is one He’s the best teacher under the sun. |) is for Doleful and also for Dumps You surely will feel so when you have mumps. [: is for Exit, that is the rule 4 When found out by Harris _ for skipping school. E is for Ethridge so happy and blithe 4 Did you ever see anyone so full of life? THI ‘is for Frederick and everyone knows He looks out for Alice wherever he goes. [: is for Freshman, green as grass But just as good as any other class. 3 is for Grogan and also for grass, JI He is the greenest one of all our fresh class. (, is for George who creates much noise, J When he comes to class with the rest of the boy s. | | is for Helen who told us to write Funny verses the very best we might. | is for Harris so neat and so prim But since he’s had scarlet fever he’s grown quite thin. | is for Isaac and also for “‘It”, He thinks they but I Soe ae think are one | is an ibex who hated his school, He missed all his lessons and grew up a fool. is for ‘‘Jane’’ who likes us to work And always said we should not shirk. is for Jacobus so very slow, When he snow. was ducked he fell in the for Kirkland, dear, sweet, little k is thing, But mind her or she’ll make your ears ring. k is for Knack and also for Know, Little freshmen told to do so. you must write verses when | is for Lamb who wanted to know, 4 If she went half a mile how far she would go. I is for McMahon a good fellow at that ‘ 3ut I wonder where he got that new derby hat. | is for Martin who’s very smart, 4Yi She thinks the boys have set her apart. SENIOR ANNUAL. the time some stands for Never A people pass Their exams, and are at the foot of the class. is for Naughty Boys, Leo is one, 1‘ He went to the cupboard and swiped his ma’s bun. () is for Oswald, so tall and so thin, Whose ribs can be seen clear through his skin. ( ) is for Orton who always passes, And is the favorite in all his classes. ) is for Professor of which we have two. And if you are good they’ll smile at you. p stands for Pendell, the flirt, so they say, For he has anew girl most every day. ( ) stands for ‘‘Queen Mary,”’ how sweet VY her smile, As she teaches good children, that dear Miss Normile. ( is for Question that comes in a test, J But study them out and do your best. le is for Rome and also for Remer, x If he wasn’t so fat he might be leaner. IR is for Rowland so neat and so gay, She don’t like to study, but she does like to play. S is for Study and also for school, Either makes a scholar out of a fool. S is for Samuel and also for Smiles, WY To see Florence Woodward he’d walk three miles. T is for Tucker who for two years past Has taught us songs, but these are the last. 7. is for a Toad who carried a load of plasters and pills, For he feared many ills. | is for the Ulna, a bone in the arm, known to do It has never been any harm. 40), for Vim, Fre sh when they start in. Vest. is for Vigor and also Thats what the men Leo s is wl fight. T is for Wil He is the is Wel bster She woes To Scnool, one that is called the fool lor noisé - is well thinks that she liked by the boys. � is for Xerxes we all of us know £ That with his great army he’d a great show make lack y t : - wno makes some , L is for You who do not pay Strict attention thr the chout is for Zebra striped black and whit If you a bite. are not careful he’ll give is the end of my Alphabet here So vood-bye dear friends till we m next year t CLASS OF 1904. Class Motto rradatim Vin Class Colors Green and Class Yell Boomeran Class Song. We the ght that whe Our toil would all 1 Neath sunny sky, tl sky, the w Journey just begun here many ways diverg¢é eet no more that we will ne’er forget e happy days « THE SENIOR ANNUAL. Commencement Week. Sunday Evening in the Baptist Church, Baccalaureate Sermon by Dr. Peabody. Class Day Exercises at the Academy, Tuesday, June 21, 1904. PROGRAM. President's Address - Clinton W. Class History and Address to Under-Graduates Beatrice Burton Declamation - - Isaac Gardner Boys’ Prophecy - - - Eleanor Hooper Recitation - - Reba McDaniels Girls’ Prophecy - - - - John Gawkins Presentation of Sceptre - Ida Jones, Vice President Response from 1905 - - . - William Curtis After the Exercises the class will hold a Reception at Seegar’s Dancing Academy. Dancing from ten until one o clock. Thursday afternoon, June 23, 1904. Graduating Exercises of the Court Street School in the Academy Building. ROME FREE ACADEMY LIBRARY Tur SENIOR ANNUAL. 43. Conmencement Exercises at Seegar’s Dancing Academy, Thursday Evening, June 23, 1904. PROGRAM. YORDON’S ELITE ORCHESTRA. INVOCATION E. B. TOPPING. { SALUTATORY | ESSA Y—The Golden Age - - Second Academic Honor KATHERINE ELEANOR JONES ESSA Y—The Ballad as a Literary Type - English Honor MARY ZELPHA NOBLE. ORATION—The Franco-Prussian War of 1870 Modern Language Honor GEORGE ORANGE STEDMAN. ORCHESTRA. ORIGINAL POEM—tThe Mission of the Red Cross Essay Honor MILDRED MIRIAN COVENTRY. DECLAMATION—Child Labor, a Plea for Reform Oratorical Honor THOMAS JAMES CONNELL. ESSA Y—A Day in a Roman Home - Latin Honor LILLIAN IDA MARSH. ORCHESTRA. RECITATION—A Judith of 1864 - Mathematical Honor BESSIE NISBET. ORATION—What, How and Why? - Scientific Honor ARTHUR SHERWOOD HOPKINS. | ESSA Y—School Life in Many Lands - First Academic Honor | VALEDICTORY JANEY SHELLEY BIELBY. Presentation of Diplomas by E. L. Hinckley, President of the Board of Education. BENEDICTION. Alumni Banquet at Stanwix Hall, Friday Evening. Tuer SENIOR ANNUAL. OLD ACADEMY. Advertisements. Tur SENIOR ANNUAL. ii. B. S. Fox Company, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in All Kinds COAL AND WOOD, Yard, Business Office, 224 S. GEORGE ST. 110 N. WASHINGTON ST. Phone 137. Phone 89. 109 S. James Street. NEWTON H. JONES, Successor to James H. Searles. INSURANCE. Rome, N.Y. Daniel O’Connell, SMOKE THE ‘Santa Mara’ The Best 10c. Cigar in the City. Best Grocer, Manufactured by JOHN SINGLETON. 113 North James Street. —.— OUR ICE CREAM SODA EXCELS 0, W. SELLICK, CONFECTIONER. Home Made Candies, Ice Cream and Ices 162 W. DOMINICK ST. ROME, XN. Y. For Speed Ik And Ease Ss RIDE S| PALMER | TIRES... Haynes Bros. 144 N.Washington St. W. P. HICKS, Boots, Shoes and Rubbers, Agent for the Celebrated ‘‘Dri Phut’’ and Gold Brand Lines. 219% W. Dominick St, Rome, N. Y. The Academy Fellows Go To See “Chris” ™ � AT THE BOSTON CANDY KARL BURKARD, __ BAKERY AND © LUNCH ROOM ROME, N. Y. 159 W. Dominick Street, € Y v q PALACE. AND MENS FURNISHER. _ THE SENIOR ANNUAL. ili. The Young Mens’ Christian Association, 31 N, James St. Just the place to drop in and meet the fellows, exercise in the ““Gym” and play Basket Ball, read the Magazines and Papers, enjoy the Sunday Club and Bible Classes. pecans ard Fees 55. 00 a Year. PALACE LUNCH ROOM es G. LAK = 107 N. JAMES STREET. i LOTR E Fe. For Ladies and Gentlemen. THE BOYS ALL BUY THEIR CLOTHES OF W. STUART HENDERSON, Prop. fo A: sroooano m. erevens, | TROY STRAM LAUNDRY. Courietion st Laws J. N. HODGE, Proprietor. ny, = ROME.N.Y. | phone 246. 140-142 N. WASHINGTON ST. CITY CIGAR STORE, ALBERT R. HAGER, WHOLESALE ANDO RETAIL Cigars, Tobacco and Confectionery. Attorney at Law, 112 SOUTH JAMES STREET. = 104 N. JAMES STREET, BICYCLES AND SUNDRIES. This Annual was Printed by AlAs FUME . WHO HAS THE KNACK OF DOING FINE WORK Tuer SENIOR ANNUAL. F. M. ORTON Furniture and Undertaking, 170 W, DOMINICK STREET, ROME, N. ¥. 156 W. Dominick St. W. H. MAXHAM, UP-TO-DATE FOOTWEAR “BEST ON EARTH” ROME, N.Y. Dealer in Dry Goods, House | WEISS Furnishing Goods, Notions, 9 Glassware, Tinware and... Crockery. Carpets, Mattings 129 N. James St. and Oilcloths. Cor. James and Dominick For Your Fruits, Nuts, Candies and Ice Cream go to the ROME CANDY KITCHEN, J. QUEIROLO, Streets. Phone 568. BEACH LUMBER CO. Suits Made to Order. GARDNER, The Clocther H. W.VAN VLECK. HATS. CAPS AND FURNISHINGS, 182 W DOMINICK ST. ARLINGTON BLOCK, EUGENE ANDREWS ROWLAND, Attorney and Counselor, Farmers National Bank Bidg. ROME, N.Y. The C. 0. Zimmerman Co. Books, Stationery, Wall Paper, Window Shades, Fixtures, Typewriter Supplies, etc. KEK, O. ROTHMUND, GENTLEMEN'S FINE GARMENTS, EXCLUSIVE WOOLENS. Saies AGENT ror PHONE 3877 E. H. VaxniInorw Co, ARLINGTON BLOCK, 111 W. Dominick St. Rome, N. Y. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. A. REES SONS, e) Fresh and Salt MEATS. ALL KINDS OF HOME-MADE SAUSAGES | A SPECIALTY. 251 W. Dominick Street. Phone 261. Why Not Dine Where Everything is Clean? IT COSTS NO MORE. STANW IX CAFE. A. ETHRIDGE CO. Wholesale Grocers, ROME, NEW YORK. STONE McADAM. Insurance. AMERICAN BLOCK. General Edward Comstock, LUMBER, S. George Street, ROME, N. Y. J. M. BRAINERD, Photographer, Corner Washington and Liberty Streets. GEORGE H. SMITH, Successor to Smith Hamman. Special Prices on Ladies Suits and Spring Jackets till they are all sold. Do You Like Soda Water? TRY OURS AND YOU WILL BE SATISFIED. F. J. HAGER SON. ALBERT KAUFMAN, FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERING.,. CALL ON.... 129 Wo. Dominick ST The Shce Men ++� FOR... Fine Foo TWwEAR, vi. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. Bell and Morril May Prosperity Attend the ex Members of the Class of 1904. 5 and (OC. everything Up-to-Date. Golley Birnie STORE, ,� Nothing over 10 cents. Fancy Grocers and Dealers 152 W. DOMINICK STREET. in Good Things to Eat. Now Ready! The Radioscope Being a Key to that hitherto mystery of mysteries... 1903’s Annual l. A Full and Graphic Explanation of all the WEAK KNEED JOKES AND UNANSWERABLE CONUNDRUMS. Comprising 500 pages. An appendix containing the life of the editor-in-chief, John Hoyt Stevens. Edition de Luxe. Sold only on Subscription. Price $15.00. For Particulars address the Information Bureau of 1904’s Annual. GROSS O'CONNOR, W. Y. HUMASTON, ) DEALERS IN UP-TO-DATE FOOTWEAR. ‘TAILORING. ALL THE LATEST STYLES. Visit New Store. 126 N. Washington Street. Arlington Block, 180 W. Dominick Street. Tur SENIOR ANNUAL. Vii. THE FINEST SODA OUTFIT IN THE CITY. . . ARLINGTON PHARMACY, Everything Brand New, Up-to-Date, and the Best. Our Soda Will Make Rome Famous. A. J. BROUGHTON BRO. Succeeding Broughton Craves. Some K Pleased ), Customer because she buys all her | Jewelry and ‘| Silverware of SAM E. WILLIAMS, Successor to Wm. Besley. 102 N. James St. Remember the Number. HALL BROS fey Dealers in 4 Staple and Fancy Groceries. 243 W. Dominick St. Phone 359. Russia and Japan at War WHICH WILL WIN? DOCKASH Stoves and Ranges Have won for years. ‘‘Dockasn always win.” ADAMS STOVE STORE, That’s where to go for Furnaces, Roofing, Enamel Ware, Tin- ware, Repairs, etc. 174 W. Dominick St. Rome, N. Y. Edward L. Denio’s Shoe Store, EXCLUSIVE SALE FOR THE Nettleton Shoe for Men ..� -AND...-- Dorothy Dodd Shoe for Women. P. R. HUGGINS, General Insurance and Real Estate Agent, 112 W. Dominick Street. Phone 779. Geo. T. Evans Co. DEALERS IN Flour and Feed. Ageuts for the Best Flour. 120 S. James St. ee ean JOHN H. WILSON, School and.... Miscellaneous Books. BLANK BOOKS, STATIONERY, ere 116 WEST DOMINICK STREET. Vili THE SERIOR ANNUAL, Rates $2.50 and The Only First Class, Modern Hotel in the City, STANWIX HALL, east “x $3.00 per day. H. H. CUMMINGS JR. Proprietor. CORNER i tn ee _ DOMINICK BEE | wm WASHINGTON HIVE. STREETS. The 5 (Oc 4 W. DOMINICK : STREET. Store, ...5 ROME, N. Y. J. R. FOOT. FINE CANDIES AT 10c. PER POUND. | FOR MEN ONLY. Shaving and Hair Cutting. ‘WELLS SAUNDERS. GEORGE E. BACON, PHOTOGRAPHER. DEALERIN PHOTOGRAPHI CSUPPLIES . BEST VALUES S Syr Ls Soars BICYCLES Neb Aes rces Wardwell Hardware Co, Compliments of Grogan Bros.’ White D. L. GREENFIELD, Books, China and Glassware, Elephant. Long Barney suis 139 W. DOMINICK STREET. ALDRIDGE BROS., (Manufacturers. Tur SENIOR ANNUAL. ix. Rome Steam Laundry, LAKE WHITE, Props. 118 SOUTH JAMES STREET. Model Clothing Co. From Maker to Wearer. {71 WEST DOMINICK STREET. If You Read the Papers You Know About REXALL For Sale Only By SCHNEIBLE, DRUGGIST, CHECKERED STORE. ue oie Established 1843. JOHN BAYNES DEALER IN Coal and Wood SEWER PIPE, LAWN VASES AND MEAT JARS. Telephone 374. 240 E. Dominick St. HAMMANN BROS. i Dasa - : eS) Servicable Boots, “¢ Shoes and Rubbers. Sole Agents for the Douglas $3.00 and $3.50 Shoes. 177 WEST DOMINICK STREET. W. T. BINKS, DEALER IN CHOICE MEATS, 204 W. JAMES STREET, PHONE 113. SNOW ABBOTT, Ready Made Clothing, Gents’ Furnishers and Merchant Tailors. 120 W. DOMINICK STREET. John F. Atkinson, THE RELIABLE CARRIAGE SHOP. 116 and 118 JOHN STREET. ROME, N. Y. , =f “eer le Largest and most =a = A convenient Brick sider ‘, Barn in the city. EE get | Headquarters p For All Stages. af A. §, WHITE, SEWER PIPE AND MASONS’ SUPPLIES Of All Kinds At PARRY JONES, 222 FRONT STREET. X. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. Rome’s Department Store, F. E. BACON CO. Dry Goods, Carpets, Suits, Coats, Notions and Novelties. LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT IN TOWN. Also An Up-To-Date Line of Seasonable 185-187 W. Dominick Street, en’s Furnishings. ROME, N. Y. enor] CURTISS HARRINGTON, GEORGE MEAD RIGHARDS, TONSORIAL ARTISTS. HAIR CUT WHILE YOU WAIT. Roxy will La-La-La-Lather Them Up. DELTA CORNERS, Dealers in Farm Products. Fresh Eggs and Buckwheat a Specialty. Ploughing Done Summer Boarders Taken A Walk in Castle’s Shoes Will Give You Comfort and Wear. E. C. CASTLE, Fee Glesman-Hower Block. Dealer in Fine Pianos, Organs and all kinds of seni pio giia TUTTLE ss: A Che tae eth y os ck, of Mu aG aie Tuning Do er. 147 N. James Street. Up th Over Old Store. KNIGHT HOPKINS, Consulting, Designing and Supervising Engineers ee SEWERS, WATER WORKS, WATER POWER, AND MUNICIPAL WORK. 103 W. Dominick St. Rome, N. Y. 1872. 1904. W..C. WHITE, Manafactur id Deale GRANITE MONUMENTS Quality Remains Long After Price Is Forgotten. 230 WEST DOMINICK STREET. RU INSURED ? SHELLEY BESLEY FRANK W. KIRKLAND, ARCHITECT, 103 W. DOMINICK STREET. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. JONES PAINT C0 ROME, Specialists in ' Preservative Painls. WHERE FASHION DELL M: NEISS. SALES AGENT, 133 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET ROME, N.Y. WANANAKERS CENTERS. Cel WYLLYS SN. RUDD, OPTICIAN. The Best of Everything Optical. 123 WEST DOMINICK STREET I W BERR CLOTHIER, ROME, NEW YORK. OWENS, DAY 60, ————oaae_—e—e—e—e—e— COAL AND WOOD, 126 FRONT STREET. ROME, N. Y. BUY RIGHT. Db. L. BRADT, THE FANCY GROCER For Quality and Price. Agent for Ceresota Flour. 166 W. Dominick Street. McMahon Larkin Fttorneyps and Counselors, American Block, Rome, A. WV. , a The Jackson Company =F OR—— DRY GOODS, Silks, Notions, Hosiery and Underwear, Ladies’ and Children’s Ready to Wear Garments, House Furnish- ings and Floor Covering. 165 WEST DOMINICK STREET.