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

Text from Pages 1 - 386 of the 1909 volume:

t CAMPUS VIEW THE LONG HORN Published by the Senior Class 1909 Alas ! poor Long Horn, We knew him well, old pard. He was a fellow of infinite length At start. Take him all in all We shall never look upon his likes again. (Courtesy Hon. William A. Howell, San Antonio.) VOLUME VII C 1 U r fHIF “n e ) “1 I n |{— Pnl; i TO OUR PRESIDENT A true gentleman and an ever sympathetic friend, whom we esteem for his noble qualities as a man of honor, principle and integrity, one who has a pleasant smile and a kindly word for all ,— To PRESIDENT R. T MILNER. I im This volume of the Long Horn is respectfully dedicated. r—(ml—-i i gnt i i !C if: IM mcznn | l ... itwil 1— CZSUZD OI cp- N -. c President R. T. Milner When, late along in the strenuous summer of 1908, the newspapers announced that Mr. R. T. Milner, Commissioner of Agriculture, had been elected to be President of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, the cadets of the College had little to say. They possessed but meager knowledge of the man. A few of them, perhaps, recalled a quiet, seemingly almost taciturn, member of the Board of Directors, who sat through its meetings making few remarks, though always attentive and interested and keenly alive to the welfare of the institution. He had spoken briefly to the students on one or two public occasions. These talks, following others of the same general tone, had been, for the most part, forgotten; except, in a few instances, some of the more observant students recalled that a distinct impression of earnestness, of rugged simplicity in phrasing his sentences, had given force to the appeals he had made. These recollections, however, were too vague and indistinct to serve as a safe basis for an opinion of the merits of our new Presi¬ dent. So, as a rule, the cadets suspended judgment and waited for a more intimate acquaintance. Only a few months have elapsed since six hundred eager, alert, open-minded young fellows again gathered in these halls, hallowed by a thousand precious memories, and put themselves under the leadership and guidance of a President who was practically a stranger to them. These months have been sufficiently long for the students to form their judgments of the man; and this Long Horn is dedicated to him in response to the spontaneous and universal wish of the entire student body. It is the highest expression of loyalty, esteem, and affection that the cadets of the College can give to a man. The tribute is paid President Milner because he has earned it. Before attempting to analyze the feeling of the students towards him, a few facts concerning his life may prove interesting. He was born in Alabama in 1851. During the same year his parents removed to Rusk County, where, until two years ago, he has since resided. His education4was received in Henderson College. After leaving college he taught school for five years; then in 1881 purchased the Henderson Times and adopted the profession of journalism. A year later he married Miss Mary L. Hawkins. From 1887 to 1893 he served as a member of the Texas Legislature, being speaker of the House of Representatives during his last term. His active interest in agriculture was fitly recognized in 1905, when he was made President of the Texas Division of the Southern Cotton Association. The following 5 E=D3 QfT D uC_jg 1 | ) nr ■ year Governor Campbell appointed him Commissioner of Agriculture, et cetera. Some time afterward the et cetera was cut off and dignified into a separate department of the State government. As Commissioner of Agriculture President Milner was ex-officio a member of the Board of Directors of the Agricultural and Mechanical College. In the midst of the darkest and most troublous days of the Coll ege he was selected by his asso¬ ciates, — not because of political prestige or pull, but because they believed in his wisdom and sanity, — to come to College Station and sit on the lid. If his seat has been uncom¬ fortable — and we think it hasn’t — the students have not made it so. On the contrary, his presence is breeding an era of good feeling. The wheels of the institution are driven by the impulse of a man who lets it be known that he has a kind heart. That perhaps is the secret in its entirety. One night just before Christmas a group of cadets were talking together when one of them asked, L Boys, what do you think of our President?” The replies came thick and fast: “He’s a good Methodist, all right,” said one; “He shakes hands with me every time he meets me;” “Always knows you,” said another; “A typical bughunter,” added a third. Then others put in, “The boys’ friend;” “Mighty good man;” “Common- sensed Dutch;” “Pretty decent;” “High-minded gentleman;” “All O. K.” “The very man for the job;” “There with the goods;” “Such a gentleman.” Finally one cadet, who had all along remained silent, remarked quietly, “He’s a d —— -d fine fellow; that’s what he is. He came down to the hospital today, found a boy trying to study for examinations with several degrees of fever, sat down on the side of the bed (he didn’t give a whoop if it was against the Doctor’s rules), talked to him like a father, and, finally, took his books away from him and told him he didn’t have to take his examinations until he got good and ready. He’s white clear through,” he added, and his companions cheered the sentiment as they separated for another set-to with Physics and Calculus. So this is about all the story we have to tell about our new President. We speak of what we know and of what we feel, and we ask his pardon if our plain speaking is embar¬ rassing. We have simply meant to commend him to succeeding generations of cadets. He may not be well posted on pedagogics, and we don’t care much if he isn’t; he doesn’t preach or talk long-windedly, and that makes us mighty glad; his administrative policies may be open to criticism,—we don’t know about that. What we do feel very sure of is that we like him for his unfailing courtesy, genuine kindness and tenderness of heart, the gracious smile that lights up his face wherever he meets a cadet; the wholesome words of advice and caution and admonition that he now and then speaks; and for being with¬ out fuss, without show, but with manly strength, a plain, everyday, good man. God bless him! ZfflCZD l Sal � l ETil ) II- 3l . .■Iisaaf ]n 1 IL JO x )r Oi 11 7 j™i If Jl___fe-JL L. Jf -Jl_ j □ Oth Contents Frontispiece — Campus View ............. 3 Dedicat ion—To our President .......... 3 President R. T. Milner ................. o College Calendar ...................... 9 Greeting ............................. 11 A. M. College of Texas ............... 13 A. £ M. Publications .................. 17 Long Horn Staff ..................... 19 Battalion Staff ........................ 21 Publication Society ................... 22 Agriculture .......................... 25 Mechanical Engineering ................ 32 Civil Engineering ..................... 34 Department of Publicity ................ 51 Military Department ................... 53 Regimental Organizations 1908-1909.. . . 55 Regimental Staff ...................... 60 Regimental Band ..................... 66 Company “A” ........................ 63 Company “B” ........................ 70 Company “C”........................ 72 Company “D” ....... 74 Company “E”........................ 76 Company “F” ......................... 78 Company “G” ............. ........... 80 Company “H” ....................... 82 Ross Volunteers ...................... 84 Trumpet Corps ....................... 86 Regimental Colors .................... 87 Big Sixteen .......................... 88 Drill Days at Old A. M ............... 89 Ven Dose Taps is Took Up .............. 92 Board of Directors .................... 96 Post Graduates and Fifth Year Men ...... 98 Senior Class. ......................... 99 Class Officers. ........................ 101 Members of Class ’09 who 1 Iropped out.. 150 Senior Class History ................... 151 A Senior’s Parting.................... 153 Junior Class Junior Class Officers................... 155 Junior Banquet........................157 Junior Days.......................... 158 Junior History....................... 159 Junior Class.......................... 161 Sophomore Class Officers............... 163 Sophomore Class History............... 165 Sophomore Class...................... 168 Freshman Class. Freshman Class Officers ................ 173 F reshman Agricult ure Class............ 175 Freshmen ............................ 177 Junior Spirit of Nought-Nine........... 181 Two Year Course in Agriculture ......... 182 Electives ............................ 183 Post-Graduates ....................... 183 Summary of Students ................. 183 Summary of Graduates by Courses ....... 184 Statistics ............................ 185 Mister Milner .......................... 189 Alumni Association ................... 191 Athletic Council ...................... 192 Athletics at the College ................ 193 Coaches, Captains and Managers 195 Review of the 1908 Football Season 196 Wearers of the “ T” ................... 198 Baseball Season of 1908 ................ 205 Baseball Team ....................... 208 Track Team of 1908 ................... 210 Football—Captains and Managers ....... 213 “A” Company Football ................ 215 “B” Company Football ................ 216 “C” Company Football ................ 217 “ D” Company Football ................ 218 “ E” Company Football ................ 219 “ F” Company Football ................ 220 EP= ) li k il j CZZS2EX3 G” Company Football ................ “H” Company Football................ “ A” Company Baseball Team.......... “ B” Company Baseball Team .......... “ C” Company Baseball Team ........... “ D” Company Baseball Team .......... Milner Tennis Club .................... Junior Tennis Club .................... “Fish” Tennis Club ................... Campus Tennis Club ................... Senior Fencing Club ................... All-American Football Team........... The All-Western Football Team......... “ T” Association...................... Yells ................................ Senior Statistics ................... . . . “ Taps” Brass Quartette ............... Mandolin Club ........................ Y.M.C. A ........................... Y. M. C. A. Cabinet .................... Student’s Council ..................... To a Sweet Singer ..................... Hops and Balls ....................... Thanksgiving Hop Committee .......... Volunteers Hop Committee ............. Final Ball Committee .................. Kala Kinasis Dancing Club ............. Swastika Dancing Club ................ Clubs ............................... Austin Lit ........................... Scientific Agricultural Association ....... ( ' hicago Stock Judging Team ........... Chicago Dairy Team ................... Architectural Engineering Society ....... S O. L. Club ......................... 221 222 223 224 225 220 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 237 239 242 243 244 245 247 248 249 .251 253 255 257 259 261 262 264 266 267 268 269 The Wranglers ........................ 270 Macaroni Club ........................ 271 Flunks .............................. 272 “U-ll” Club ....................... 273 Ancient Order of “The Bats” .. ......... 274 Dallas Club .......................... 275 Waco Club ............................ 276 Collin County Club ................... 277 East Texas Club ...................... 278 West Texas Club ...................... 279 Pan Handle Club ...................... 280 “ Los Vaqueros del Sur” ................ 281 Veterans of the Lost Cause ............. 283 To a Pipe ............................ 284 Houston Club ........................ 285 The A. R. O. C. B. S ................... 286 Adios, College Station ................. 288 Last Bugle Call ....................... 289 Variety Club ......................... 290 Fun ................................. 291 A. M. Encyclopedia ................. 295 General and Special Orders ............. 302 Grinds .............................. 303 A Canine Incident ..................... 307 Routine ............................. 309 Some Important Dates ................ 312 Other Dope .......................... 314 Some Things the Corps Would Like to to Know ......................... 316 The Agriculturist ..................... 230 The Hunter .......................... 321 The Battalion .............. 322 Closing Words of Editors ............... 33 1 Taps ................................ 332 Advertisements. □ncria=3 I—f IS I ...... I College Calendar September 21 — College year begins. 22— 23 — Entrance examinations and registration of new students. 23 — Registration of old students. 24 — Recitations begin. 25 — College night. October 3 — Football game, A. M. vs. Trinity. 10—Football game, A. M. vs. Baylor University. 17 — Kila Kinasis dance. 17 — Football game, A. M. vs. L. S. U. 24 — Lyceum Course No. 1., Featherstone Musical Company. 24 — Company Football game, Co. “A.” vs. Co. “B.” 24 — Company Football game, Co. “E” vs. Co. “F.” 27 — Company Football game, Co. “C” vs. Co. “D.” 29 — Company Football game, Co. “G” vs. Co. “FT.” 31— Company Football game, Co. “B” vs. Co. “C.” 31 — Company Football game, Co. “E” vs. Co. “H.” 31 — Y. M. C. A. Sociable; given by Campus ladies. 31 — Football game, A. M. vs. T. C. U. November 3 — Company Football game, Co. “A” vs. Co. “D.” 4 — Lyceum Course No. 2, Edward Elliott in “The Man of the Hour.” 5 — Company Football game, Co. “G” vs. Co. “F.” 6 — Lyceum No. 3, American Saxophone Quartette. 7 — Company Football game, Co. “A” vs. Co. “C.” 7 — Company Football game, Co. “E” vs. Co. “G.” 9 — College Football game, A. M. vs. U. of T. 9 — Street parade in Houston. 10 — Company Football game, Co. “D” vs. Co. “B.” 12 — Company Football game, Co. “F” vs. Co. “H.” 13 — College Football game, A. M. vs. Haskell Indians. 14 — Company Football game, Co. “A” vs. Co. “B.” 14 — Company Football game, Co. “E” vs. Co. “F.” 17 — Company Football game, Co. “C” vs. Co. “D.” —ib— i I - ...EjI ; n r—p )—i i— 19—Company Football game, Co. “G” vs. Co. “H.” 19— College Football game, A. M. vs. Southwestern University. M SfWastika dance.. 24— Company Football game, Co. “B” vs. Co. “C.” 26— College Football game, A. M. vs. U. of T. 27— Thanksgiving dinner. 27— Thanksgiving hop, given in honor of Football Team. 28— Annual dance of Kila Kinasis Dancing Club. 28—Company Football game, Co. “E” vs. Co. “H.” 28—Company Football game, Co. “A” vs. Co. “D.” December 1—Lyceum No. 4, Boothe Lowrey. 1—Company Football game, Co. “G” vs. Co. “F.” 3—Company Football game, Co. “A” vs. Co. “C.” 5—Company Football game, Co. “E” vs. Co. “G.” 5—Company Football game, Co. “D‘’ vs. Co. “B.” 8—Company Football game, Co. “F” vs. Co. “H.” 17—Fall term exams begin. 23—School suspended for Christmas holidays. 26— A. M. delegates leave for Ruston Conference. January 4—Winter term begins. 25— Lyceum No. 5, J. M. Tottern. February 6—Kila Kinasis dance. 20— Lyceum No. 6, Romanier’s Male Quartette. 20—Junior Class banquet. 22—Washington’s Birthday. 27— Swastika dance. March 2—Texas Independence Day. 20— Swastika dance. 21— Lyceum No. 7, Dr. L. G. Herbert. 22— Spring term begins. April 10—Lyceum No. 8, Chicago Glee Club. 21—State holiday. 23— Ross volunteer hop. 24— Annual Swastika dance. May 8—Kila Kinasis dance. 15—Y. M. C. A. sociable. June 6—Commencement sermon. 7—Exhibition of departments. 7— Swastika dance. 8— Commencement day. 8—Commencement hop. 1 M------ 11 l i ti —i , f._ fiiSL i zEUErm L. ii j li — 1 . li • mu t dzErn r | iis IL In editing this volume it has not been the object of the Editors to turn out a “treatise on literature” nor to enter into serious com- petition with Homer, Shakespeare, and other authors of renown. On the other hand we have labored earnestly along illustrative lines, endeavoring to present something that will in after years recall to the mind of the alumnus the scenes of his College life,— that will lead his fancy to revel in the memories of the “olden days,” the customs he knew and loved so well, and the sacred ties of friendship he held so dear. So here is our work,—a parting gift from the Senior Class of ’09. Take it all in all, credit its vir¬ tues and tread gently on its faults, then the labors of the Editors will have been rewarded. The Editors. Abchtvm -cifztn dtHtm i A. M. College of Texas When the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas was formally opened in the year 1876, there were only two buildings to accommodate those who at that time real¬ ized the advantages and necessity of securing an industrial education. These were the Main Building and Gathright Hall. The rooms in the Main Building were used for recitation and dormitory rooms, and Gathright Hall served as the Mess Hall where Mr. Sbisa first administered unto the cadets. The second and third floors of this building were used as dormitory space. Under these conditions the difficulties that our first stu¬ dents had to contend with must indeed have been great, and the number of students was consequently rather limited. The progress of the institution was slow, indeed, for the first ten years, after which a period of prosperity spread over the College and the Mechanical Engineering Building, Pfeuffer Hall, Austin Hall, and Assembly Hall arose in quick succession in the late eighties. With this greatly increased dormitory space, the rapid growth of the institution was insured. These buildings were followed by Ross Hall in 1892, the Mess Hall in 1897, the Agricultural Building in 1898, Foster Hall in 1899, and the Textile Engineering Build¬ ing and the Chemistry Building within the last ten years. The institution in the past has indeed made rapid strides towards becoming one of the largest of its kind in the country. But all former development has been eclipsed within the last four years, the four years during which the Class of ’09 has had the good fortune to infest the halls of “Old A. M.” It has been our good fortune to witness the laying of the foundations of Goodwin Hall, the Veterinary Hospital, the new and splendid Natatorium, the Shirley House, Farm and Implement Building, Administration Building and the Engineering Building, and to watch them gradually rise to completion. The valuation of the buildings erected within the last two years far exceeds that of the buildings which went to make up oui College when first it was opened. However, besides this rapid increase in buildings, the College has grown materially along other lines. It has become a prominent factor in the minds of the Texas people, and the demands that are thrust by them upon the College are so great that it cannot meet them. As a consequence, thirty-six well-furnished tents are being used by seventy- two cadets who cannot find room in the dormitories. There are few other things conceiv¬ able which speak more for the worth of our institution than does the willingness of these seventy-two young men to room in tents in order to be able to secure an education here. 15 SL_j I to TH yn czzEPzi C 13 The unfounded opinion of a large percentage of the people of Texas that this insti¬ tution is a reformatory school for unruly boys, is no longer prevalent, and the most exact¬ ing parent no longer hesitates about sending his son here. The moral standard of the student body has reached a higher type and there is so high a sense of honor among our students as very few other student bodies can lay claim to. In the military department there has been unmarveled progress, and the military appearance put up by the two battalion organizations started this year would thrill the heart of any military man. The institution ranks among the highest of the military schools of our country, and several of our graduates are now officers in our army. The new uniform and the dress uniform adopted this year add much to the appearance of the corps. The military band with its thirty-four pieces is also a valuable adjunct to the organization. The past has indeed been a period of progress, and the outlook points to still greater progress. At the present rate of increase of buildings it will require only a few years for the valuation of the buildings to double. This means that before long there will be one thousand students in attendance here, and the institution will be sending forth graduates in large numbers, and it is to be hoped that these will exert themselves in adding to the prosperity of dear old A. . M. k-JU mi— i PTT — I (P T I Qum ii iimi 1 .1 i it 4 j A. M. Publications In 1450, in the town of Mainz, Germany, John Gutenberg invented and set up the first printing press, an invention which has done more to advance the progress of the world than any other thing known. Since that day its power has grown and increased until today it is one of the mightiest factors in the land. Every town or community in the whole country has its newspaper, by which the news of the day is transmitted, and the good of the community is furthered. The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas constitutes a small community in itself and she can boast of publications which compare favorably with those of any other college in the whole South. The Long Horn, the college annual, is gotten out by the Senior Class and is a memorial of their work at College. Several years have elapsed since the first volume of the annual was gotten out and each succeeding year has seen marked improvement. With the increase in attendance of the school, better talant has been added to the staff and consequently better work has been done each year. Unlike The Long Horn, the Battallion is a representative of the entire student body. Until two years ago it was published by the literary societies here, but by a vote of the Student Association, of which every cadet is a member, it was taken from their control and turned over to the students. The Editor and the Business Manager of the paper are elected by the students and they in turn select their staff. In the imatter bf improvement the Battalion has also done something this year. A better quality of paper is being used and the number of pages has been doubled. Other minor changes have been made, which have tended toward the betterment of the weekly. This year for the first time the Young Men’s Christian Association has gotten out a handbook full of useful facts about the College and College life here. This will be done every year and serves as a fine advertisement for the school. [“GO vs .1 (T Something like a year ago the Publication Society was organized for the purpose of bringing the members of the different editorial staffs closer together and promoting good fellowship. This year the society has been reorganized and several meetings held. Regu¬ lar dues are paid and from these the expenses of the social meetings are defrayed. Mr. Beesley, the first President of the society, at a meeting last year suggested the plan of securing an office for the publications. This plan has been followed up and in one of (he centrally located buildings a room has been reserved with an office desk, chairs, tables and a telephone for the use of the Editors of the two periodicals. Here they can come and confer with their editors in quiet with no fear of intruders. No doubt other improvements will be made each year. CZllCZl The Long Horn Staff D. M. Shearer Editor An-Chief W. H. Weinert W. H. Furneaux Associate Editor-in-Chief Business Manager H. R. Voelker Art Editor D. B. Harris ' J. S. Dean Athletic Editor Alumni Editor W. R. Ghbert Associate Business Manager T. A. Van Aaiburg .............................................. Associate Editor R. E. Huckabee ................................................. Associate Editor O. W. Shenill ........................................... Assistant Editor An-Chief E. P. Arneson .............................................. Assistant Art Editor P. W. McGhee ........................................ Assistant Business Manager THE “BATTALION” STAFF The “Battalion” Staff C. P. Brannin . R. E. Adams... J. J. Caldwell. A. L. Ward____ B. Gist........ H. Louwien ... R. C. Sigel____ R. F. Miller .. R. J. Potts____ H. G. Wickes .. L. H. Fitzhugh Mrs. Lomax ... .......... Editor-m-Chief .. Associate Editor in Chief ......... Business Manager Associate Business Manager . ............. Local Editor ............. Athletic Editor ........ Y. M. C. A. Editor ....... Agricultural Editor ............ Alumni Editor .......... Assistant Editor ........... Assistant Editor ........... Assistant Editor ffnrT ■r- - r bi i cr =i _ —.......- f lWijT The Publication Society B r anntn.............................................................. President Furnkaux............................................. . ..Secretary and Treasurer B r annin.............................................................. President Furneaux............................................. . ..Secretary and Treasurer Members Adams Shearer Caldwell Weinert Ward Furneaux Gist Shenill Louwein Van Amburg SlGEL Huckabee Miller Gilbert Potts, R. J. McGhee WlCKES Dean Mrs. Lomax Arneson Fitzhugh Harris VOELCKER Honorary Members Leggett Quarles 1 FI ) I E=EP3 i—(H it—i ci El; i DEPARTMENT BUILDINGS -T — ' y j wa uw aat-r-, • fZ. ----:-•.-T. -n.Tar am .i ■ g a - u f t5? t Mark Francis, D.V.M. Professor of Veterinary Science Ohio State University; American Veterinary Col¬ lege, New York, D.V.M. C±®=ZI czzeio ' .fts Edwin Jackson Kyle, B.S., B.S.A., M.S.A. Professor of Horticulture Agricultural anc MechanicalCollege of Texas, B.S., ’99. Cornell University, B.S.A., ’ox, M.S.A., ’02. m 9 }rT um l • :• .r ' JLrryryJ fZ ?il 3C=S-zin nc=: ®i; □uuczzep. V . ■ Oscar M. Ball, A.M., Ph.D. Professor of Botany University of Virginia, B.A., ’97; Fellow of Botany, ’97—’98; Professor of Chemistry and Biology, Miller School, Virginia, ’gy-’oo; University of Bonn, Germany; University of Leipzig, Germany, M.A., Ph.D., ’03; Member German Botanical Society. VF 1 1- J. C. Blake, B.S., Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry B.S., University of Colorado,’01; Fellow, Yale University, ’02-03; Ph.D., Yale University, ’03; Re¬ search Associate in Physical Chemistry, Massachu¬ setts Institute of Technology,’03-05; Assistant Physi¬ cist, National Bureau of Standards, ’06; Professor of Chemistry, A.and M. College of Texas, ’06-. a 27 Charles H. Alvord B.S. Professor of Agriculture Michigan Agricultural College,’95; Assistant Agri¬ culturalist, Michigan Experiment Station, ' gG-gy; Superintendent Michigan Agricultural College Farm, ’97-’99; Assistant Professor of Agriculture, Texas Agri¬ cultural and Mechanical College, ’99-’o2. G. S. Fraps, B S., Ph.D. State Chemist B.S., North Carolina A. and M. College, ’96; Fel¬ low, Johns Hopkins University, ’98—’99, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins, ’99; Instructor in Chemistry North Carolina A. and M. College, ’95-’96; Associate Professor of Chemistry, North Carolina A. and M. College, and Assistant Chemist, North Carolina Experiment Station, ’99—’03; Assistant Professor of Chemistry,Texas A. and M. College and Assistant Chemist, Texas Experiment Station, ’o3-’os; Acting Professor of Chemistry, Texas A. and M. College and Chemist to Texas Station, ’05- ’06; Chemist, Texas Experiment Station, Associate Professor of Agricultural Chemistry and State Chemist of Texas, ’06-; Member American Chemical Society; Society of Chemical Industry; Association of Official Agricultural Chemists, I.B.K., Fellow, American Asso¬ ciation for Advancement of Science; Referee on Ash and Potash for Association of Official Agricultural Chemists; Author “Principles of Dyeing” and a num¬ ber of bulletins and scientific articles. 28 Glenn W. Herrick State Entomologist Educated for College in State Normal School, Fre- donia, N. Y.; Graduate of Cornell University, ’96; Postgraduate study, Cornell University, ’97; Harvard University, ’06; Teacher in Public Schools, ’SS-’go; Instructor in Natural Science Camp, ’95—’96; Instructor in Nature Study, Cornell during the summer ’98; Pro¬ fessor of Biology, Mississippi A. and M. College, ’97—’08; Member of Sigma XI, American Association for Ad¬ vancement of Science; National Geographical Society; Washington Biology Society; Mississippi State National History Society; American Entomology Society; Author of many articles and bulletins on biologic and economic phases of insects, text-book on General Zoology, Labor¬ atory Guide in General Zoology. John C. Burns, B.S. Professor of Animal Htisbandry Agricultural and Mechanical College, B.S., ’04; Assistant in Animal Husbandry, ’o4-’o6; Deputy Feed Inspector, ’06-07] Assistant in Animal Husbandry, ’o6-’o 7; Professor of Animal Husbandry, ’07—. 1) j H. Ness, B.S., M.S. Associate Professor of Horticulture and Horticulturist to the Texas Experiment Stations Student Grundy County Normal School, ’84; Stu¬ dent A. and M. College of Texas ’Sj-’Sq, graduated in 1889; Student Cornell Universityfor four summers; M.S. Cornell University, ’89; . Professor of Horticulture and Botany, A. and M. College Professor of Botany, A. and M. College ’oo-’o3, Associate Professor of Hor¬ ticulture, ’07. R. P. Marsteller, D.M.V. Instructor in Veterinary Science Ohio State University, D.V.M., ’05. F. H. McDougall, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont.; B.A., ’02; M.A., ’03; 1851 Exhibition Scholar, ’o5-’o6; Ph.D., University of Leipzig, Germany, ’07; Instructor in Chemistry, Agricultural and Mechanical College. ' ■ J. L. Thomas, B.S. Instructor in Dairying E. E. Scholl, B.S. Instructor in Entomology and ' Invertebrate Zoology Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, B.S., ’07; State Apiarist, ’07-08; Deputy Inspector’07; Student Assistant Department of Entomology, ' 06-07. Hiram L. McKnight Assistant Professor of Agriculture, and Assistant Agri¬ culturist to the Experiment Station Principal Winona Public School, ’02—’03; Student North Texas Normal College Summer ’03; Principal Starrville Public School, ’o3-’o4. Special Agent U. S. Department of Agriculture, Naples, Texas, ’07—’08 Con¬ tributor miscellaneous farm papers. m m miSSSS£jF UMli, nm 31 Emile J. Fermier, M.E. Professor of Mechanical Engineering B.S., ’87, Valparaiso College; B.M.E. ’94; Purdue University, M.E., ’95, Purdue University; Instructor in Descriptive Geometry and Photography at Univer¬ sity of Michigan, ’93; Instructor in Analytical Mechan¬ ics, Purdue University, ’95; Instructor in Applied Mechanics and later Assistant Professor at Purdue Uni¬ versity, ’oi-’o6; Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A. and M. College, ’06-; Member of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Society; Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education; American Association for the Advancement of Science; Member American Society Mechanical Engineers. m—in Z! Avon R. Nottingham, B.S. Instructor in Mechanical Engineering and Superin¬ tendent of Shops yiW Kansas University, B.S.; Repair and Construction Department, A. T. S. F. Railroad Company, Topeka Kansas, ’03; First Assistant Mechanical Engineer, Swift Co., Kansas City, ’05; Instructor in Mechanical En¬ gineering, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, January 1, ’07. J. D. WlLTFONG Instructor in Forging Nine years general blacksmith work; Master Me¬ chanic, Wabash and St. Louis Car Repair Shops, ’82; Chief Tool Maker, Union Pacific Railroad Shops, ’90, Denver, Colo.; Foreman of Chipping and Grinding, Na¬ tional Iron and Brass Works, ’02, Kansas City, Mo.; Chief Steel Worker, Western Implement Co., ’03, Kan- sasCity, Mo.; Assistant in Forgingat Kansas University, ’07; Instructor in Forging, Agricultural and Mechanical College, ’07. Jno. A. Hkrrington, B.Sc. in M.E. Instructor in Woodwork Mississippi A. and M. College, B. S. in M.E., ’06; Practical Experience with Shops of the State during vacations; Fellow and Instructor in Mechanical Labora¬ tory, Mississippi A. and M. College, ’o6-’o7; also from February to September ’08; Special Apprentice with Fairbanks-Morse Company, Beloit, Wisconsin. ZSi. IVIL MEERINO J. C. Nagle, B.S. M.A., C.E., M.C.E., Professor of Civil Engineering University of Texas, B.S., ’89; M.A., ’92; Western University of Pennsylvania, C.E. ’92; Cornell Univer¬ sity, M.C.E., ’93; Topographer for the Geological Sur¬ vey of Texas, ’Sg-’go; Draftsman in the office of the Pittsburg Bridge Company, summer of ’92; Chief Engineer Brazos and Burleson R. R. Co., summer’94; Assistant Chief Engineer, Houston East and West Texas R. R. Co., July ’99 to January ’00; Agent and Expert in Irrigation Investigations, U. S. Department of Agri¬ culture,’99 to ’02; Consulting Engineer; Member Ameri¬ can Society of Civil Engineers; Member Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education; Fellow A.A.A.S.; Past President Texas Academy of Science, Professor of Civil Engineering, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas since ’90. D. W. Spence, B.S., C.E. Professor of Structural Engineering B.S. University of Texas, ’89; C.E. University of Michigan, ’91; Chief Draftsman, South Halsted Street Iron Works, Chicago, ’9i-’92; Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Physics and Drawing, Agricul¬ tural and Mechanical College of Texas, ’92-98; Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Physics and Drawing, ’98—’99; Professor of Physics, ’99—’03; Associate Pro¬ fessor of Civil Engineering, ’03—’08; Professor of Struc¬ tural Engineering, ’08. Frederic A. DeLay, B.S. Associate Professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering Madison High School ’94; University of Wisconsin ’02; Assistant in Michigan School of Mines ’o2-’o6; Wis¬ consin College for Artisans, summers ’o2-’o6; University of Michigan’oh-’og. Texas A. and M., ’09 — . Practi¬ cal work with Chicago Telephone Company, Michigan Electric Railway and Western Electric Company. 35 US - - I i l— i __ ImI 1 l lrfT l John W. Kidd, B. S. Instructor in Electrical Engineering and Physics B.S., Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Col¬ lege ’04; in the Santa Fe Locomotive repair shop, To¬ peka, Kansas, June ’04 to February ’05; with the General Electric Company, Schenectady, New York, ’05, and ’06; Instructor Texas__ A. and M. College, ’06. i it 1 Err—— phtt-- i l IS l i 11 1 —in— ehtt-d I I J. B. Bagley, B.A. Professor of Textile Engineering B.A., Wake Forest College, North Carolina, 1900; in North Carolina cotton mills,’oi-’o2; North Carolina Textile School, ’04; Apprenticeship in machine shops and Philadelphia Textile Mills; Instructor at Texas Tex¬ tile School, ’05—’07; Instructor at Mississippi Textile School, ’o7-’o 8; Professor of Textile Engineering at A. and M. College of Texas, ’oS. 0=0 czoxn OI.-JU EagODZ) C. S. Tatum, B.S. Associate Professor of Textile Engineering B.S., Georgia School of Technology; Instructor in Textile Engineering, Agricultural and Mechanical Col¬ lege of Texas, ’07—’08. F. E. Giesecke, M.E., B.S. Professor of Architectural Engineering and Drawing Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, ’86; M.E. ’90; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, De¬ partment of Architecture, B.S.,’04; Student Cornell University, summers ’93—’94; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, summer ’88 and session ’04; Royal School of Engineering, Berlin, session ’07; Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, ’86; Instructor in Drawing, ’88; Pro¬ fessor of Drawing, ’92; Professor of Architectural En¬ gineering and Drawing, ’05; College Architect, ’08; Associate Member American Institute of Architects. 38 Alva Mitchell, B.S., B.C.E. Instructor in Drawing Central College, Texas, B.S., ’92; Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, B.C.E., ’94; Teacher in Public Schools of Texas, ’94—’02; Assistant in Drawing, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, ’02; In¬ structor in same, ’05. Jas. S. Dean, B.S. Instructor in Drawing and Assistant to College Architect A. and M. College of Texas, B.S., ’06; summer school in Architectural Design, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, ’07; instructor in Drawing, A. and M. Col¬ lege, ’o6-’o8. Augustus B. Booth i- . Instructor in Freehand Drawing Diploma from Boston Grammar Schools; Boston School of the Mechanic Arts; Massachusetts Normal Art School; Boston Evening Drawings Schools; Instruc¬ tor in Drawing, Walpole Drawing School, ’o5-’o6; Mechanic Arts Evening Drawing School, ’o6-’o8; Wel¬ lesley School for Boys, ’o7-’oS. Practicing Architect. u H. R. Weber Associate Professor of Languages Studied under Frank Hohne and F. X. Leyendecker at the School of Illustration, Chicago; School of Indus¬ trial Art and Modern Languages, Philadelphia; Student of the Royal Academy, Munich, Bavaria, under Her- terick and Hohn; in Paris, France, at the Academie Julian and the Academie Delecluse, under Laurens, Laurent and Delance; University of Pennsylvania, sum¬ mer session, ’08; Instructor in Freehand Drawing, A. and M. College of Texas, ’07—’08. Charles Puryear, M.A., B.S., C.E. {Dean of Faculty) Professor of Mathematics Richmond College, M.A., ’81; University of Virginia B.S., C.E.; Instructor in Mathematics, University of Michigan; Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Physics, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, ’89. Robert F. Smith, M.I. Associate Professor of Mathematics Austin College, Huntsville, Texas; State Normal, Huntsville, Texas, M.I., ’91; Cornell Summer Schools ’92, ’93 and ’03; Superintendent of Public Schools, Willis, Texas, ’Si-’S2; Assistant Professor, Adjunct Professor, and Associate Professor of Mathematics, Agri¬ cultural and Mechanical College of Texas, ’82-’09. T. P. Junkin, A.B. Associate Professor of Mathematics US ' MS Austin College, Sherman, Texas, A.B. ’93; Prin¬ cipal High School, Columbia, S.C., ’93-’96; Principal High School, Chatham, Va., ’96-98; Co-President Col¬ lege for Women, Charlotte, N. C., ’98—’99; A.B. and M.A. in Mathematics, University of Va., ’01; Fellow in Mathematics, University of Va., ’oo-’oi; Superintend¬ ent Public Schools, Cuero, Texas, ’01—’03; Graduate Student, University of Chicago, summer term 1903; Graduate Student Columbia University, New York, summer term 1905; Associate Professor of Mathemat¬ ics, A. and M. College of Texas, ’03. v ¥ Ja ' pV A Robert J. Potts, A.B., B.S., C.E. Instructor in Mathematics Strawn College, A.B., ’96; Teacher in jPublic Schools, ’96-’98; Principal Cresson Public School, ’98- ’01; Teacher San Antonio Academy, ’02—’03; Agricul¬ tural and Mechanical College of Texas, B.S. ’06; C.E., .’07; Instructor in Mathematics, ’07. 42 John W. Mitchell, A.B. Instructor in Mathematics A.B., Marville College, ’04; Graduate Student in the University of Chicago for two years. O. F. Chastain Professor of History Educated at Weatherford College, Sam Houston Normal and Baylor University; Superintendent Ste- phenville Public Schools, , 94-’oi; Superintendent of the Stamford Public Schools, ’o4-’o8; served on State Board of Examiners, ’05; member State Text Book Board, ’08. 43 fnii__ in nt IS—F I- 1 I m SbnB 7 %hbi ■r.� r .r — ' � � 4 .Va grS ; aj- i 3 -t: T t : -- 1 C ' . “ I l_j( ' ' t h ' i t V □ nni n i r = HH U® 5- -4 =l_ = - 2 . nozmm: Thomas J. Wertenbaker, B.A., M.A. Associate Professor of History and Economics University of Virginia, B.A. and M.A.; Instructor at St. Mathews Military School, Dobbs Ferry, N. Y.; Editor Charlottsville Morning News; Editor on Baltimore Evening News; author various historical articles and pamphlets; member Virginia Historical Society; Asso¬ ciate Professor of History and Economics, A. and M. College of Texas. 023 Chas. B. Campbell, Ph.B. Professor of Modern Languages De Pauw University, Ph.B., ’oo; Principal High School, Girard, Illinois, ’oo-’o2; Graduate Student, Chi¬ cago University, ’02-03; Instructor in Modern Lan¬ guages, Agricu ltural and Mechanical College of Texas, ’03; Associate Professor, ’05; Professor, ’08. f liHfil 11— li$ll J 1.... nr J L,,., .b-jj. J _ji_ -te-Aj—1 1=3 Isaac Alexander, A.M. Chaplain M.A., Emory and Henry College, ’54; Founded the Alexander Collegiate Institute, ’72; President, Alex¬ ander Collegiate Institute, ’72—’90; Chaplain of the Agricultural and Mechanical College, ’08 ' Charles P. Fountain, A.M. Professor of English Student Howard College, Alabama, ’74—’76; Grad¬ uated at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, ’88; Honorary Degree of A.M., Howard College, ’96; Pres¬ ident Keachu Male and Female College, ’Sd-’Sg; Chap¬ lain Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, ’Sg-’go; Professor of English, Baylor Female College, ' go-gy; A.M., Howard University, ’98; Assistant in English, A. and M. College of Texas, ’oo; Head of Depart¬ ment of English ’02. cnStiii i rOo CZ® 3 B.A., University of Texas, ’97; M.A., University of Texas, ’06; M.A., Austin Scholarship for Teachers, Harvard University, ’06-07; M.A., Harvard Univer¬ sity, ’07. William Henry Thomas, B.Lit. Instructor in English B.Lit., University of Texas, 1902; Teacher of Latin, Cuero High School, ’02—’03; Teacher of Latin and Ger¬ man, Bonham High School, ’03—’05; Teacher of Eng¬ lish, Victoria High School, ’05—’06; Instructor in Eng¬ lish, Texas A. and M. College, ’06. C=dBl=3 ailzzDri l: r.!iizzD mnnnziLj fo s $t3L i __ Gates Thomas, B.Lit. Instructor in English Bachelor of Literature, University of Texas, ’oo; Teacher of English and History, Victoria High School, ’oo-’o5; Teacher of English, Houston High School, ’o5-’o 6; Head of English Department, Ball High School, Galveston, ’06-07. Warren W. Reed, A.B. Instructor in English A.B., Harvard, ’07; Teacher at Cambridge Eng¬ lish High School, Cambridge, Mass., ’06- 07; Instructor in English, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, ’07. :czzlli: DEPARTMENT SCENES ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS. ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS DR. LAY J. M. CARSON MISS DAVIS MISS HILL B. SBISA A 4 V 1 0)1 a r ....._gl i ■ i i—IMh —i Regimental Organizations 1908-1909 Capt. Andrew Moses, U. S. Coast Artillery Commandant Weinert, M. H. Captain and Regimental Adjutant Crane, W. C. Regimental Sergeant Major Crockett, C. M. Color Sergeant Wignall, C. H. Captain and Regimental Quartermaster Smith, E. W. Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Bittle, G. F. H. Chief Trumpeter BAND C. P. Br ANNIN Captain Y. O. Gresham First Lieutenant H. C. Miller Drum Major Adams, Gist, and Snearly Sergeants Marburger, Herblin and Kahn Corporals BUGLE CORPS Corporals Nored and Robinson, G. W. 55 Shearer, D. M. m Lieutenant Colonel iA IZIlLltlEO-O Hr An FIRST BATTALION Rife, R. J. Major Bass, R. O. Roseborough, W. D. First Lieutenant and Second Lieutenant and Battalion Adjutant Battalion Quartermaster Rushmore, N. R. Battalion Sergeant Major First Lieutenant Huckabee, R. E. Second Lieutenant SCHROETER, A. Sergeants Dickerson, A. F. McDonald, W. A. McIlhenny, J. L. Hooker, R. M. Thompson, T. E. “A” COMPANY Giesecke, A. C. Ca plain Second Lieutenants Mitchell, A. F. Grady, M. L. Byars, G. E. First Sergeant Corporals Wood, H. A. Wilson, C. Millender, J. E. Reavis, J. L. Puckett, D. M. Jennings, J. W. “B” COMPANY First Lieutenant Lee, H. F. Wade, L. LeRoy, L. F. Murray, J. L. Harris, D. B. Captain Second Lieutenants McMillan, S. A. Whittet First Sergeant Wyche, T. S. Sergeants McConnell, J. B. Stubbs, G. D. 56 McCulloch, G. Dunbar, A. L. Palmer, H. B. Lindley, T. L. P. Fitzhugh, L. H. Sims, A. V. “C ” COMPANY Hutson, M. B. Sergeants Procter, J. H. Mikeska, H. G Menke. C. H. Stimson, O. E. Tharp, P. Gilbert, W. R. Captain First Lieutenant Beauregard, R. T. Second Lieutenants Caldwell, J. J. Minter, C. J. First Sergeant Munson, T. A. Corporals Ehlinger, G. E. Pearce, R. B. Wickes, H. G. House, E. Cochran, Y. “D” COMPANY First Lieutenant Heldenfels, F. Y. Riley, A. A. Captain Second Lieutenants Munson, H. W. McCown, J. W. First Sergeant Ward, A. L. Sergeants Cunningham, F. H. Bentley C. N. Kirschner, I. Svasta, F. S. Ehlers, W. J. Corporals Wolters, E. J- Briscoe, V. R. Nether wood, J. S. Spence, E. V. Seward, C. L. Wolters, E. C. f FI ) 1 Coal, A. T. First Lieutenant and Battalion A djutant Voelcker, H. R. Second Lieutenant and Battalion Quartermaster Sherrard, R. G. Battalion Sergeant Major ‘ ' E” COMPANY Siegel, R. Captain First Lieutenant Meerscheldt First Sergeant Sherrill, O. W. Sergeants Arneson, E. P. Eversberg, O. L. Butts, J. W. Christian, B. H. Newel, G. Second Lieutenants Ridenour, Cely, H. M. Corporals Wright, F. Gohlman, H. D. Brandt, O. F. McMahan, A. L. Christian, J. R. Johnston, T. J. ‘F” COMPANY Horton, C. K. Captain First Lieutenant Miller, R. F. Second Lieutenants Williams, John Sharp Eddins, R. R. Schley, C. C. Reading, R. S. First Sergeant SH “—to-r- Furneaux, W. H. ......... T Major tis i n ri CZB2Z1 f n Sergeants Cozart, R. B Singletary, J. N. Ingram, H. L. Carlin, W. J. Kleuser, M. C. First Lieutenant Robertson, R. F. Sergeants Braunig, V. H. Easter wood, J L. Adkisson, W. T. Burgess, E. B. Stevens, R. R. First Lieutenant Van Amburgh, T. H. Shiels, R. T. First Sergeant Sergeants Frazier, B. Lochridge, J. L. Bethel, M. S. Taylor, L. T. Eudaly, E. R. Corporals McAnelly, E. E. Brown, C. Walker, R. R. Pool, H. M. Darst, T. B. Nugent, C. N. “G” COMPANY Aldwell, R. E. Captain Hynds, H. G. First Sergeant Second Lieutenants McDaniell, A. A. English, M. G. Corporals Hanna, P. D. McAdams, E. E. Giesecke, B. E. Agnew, A. A. Bechert, F. J. Peter, L. S. “H” COMPANY Dibrell, Z. H. Captain Second Lieutenants Wise, W. F. Wallis, J. W. Rosenfeld, W. Corporals POTTHAST, A. H. Sanford, C. E. Thomas, H. W. Roberts, W. C. Gilson, M. B. Cock, C. E. Regimental Staff D. M Shearer Lieutenant-Colonel M. H. Weinert Captain and Regimental Adjutant C. L. WlGNAL Captain and Regimental Quartermaster C. P. Brannin Captain Band W. O. Gresham Second Lieutenant Band W. C. Crane Regiment a Sergeant Major E. W. Smith Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant C. N. Crocket Color Sergeant C. A. DeWare Trophy Sergeant G. H. F. Bittle Chief Trumpeter H. C. Miller Drum Major L i.— i.aE-ssi ' It ji i i ]L_j il—UC l-ia—• ' :; LJ l 32tr3li tEEionzi SECOND BATTALION OFFICERS Regimental Band A. M. COLLEGE II C. P. Brannin W. O. Gresham Second Lieutenant Adams, R. E. Marburger, A. Captain H. C. Miller First Sergeant and Drum Major Sergeants Gist, B. Snearly, R. Corporals Herblin, L. Kahn, S. D. Allard, L. Batchelor, T. L. Brice, H. A. Burt, F. O. Brown, B. M. Brown, J. J. Carroll, J. G. Dodson, C. P. Privates Francis, A. J. Gough, A. B. Giesecke, M. C. Fooke, E. W. Liegh, J. B. Mansfield, B. J. McKay, G. McMullen, T. C. Paschall, J. C. Robertson, F. fi. Robinett, W. G. Slider, W. H. Spencer, W. W. White, S. A. Younger, W. S. (}( It 1 REGIMENTAL BAND I- ...... --fe-J l. l� . sou Company “A ' Captain, Giescke First Lieutenant Second Lieutenants □ nEutm Huckabee Shroeder First Sergeant Mitchell Byars Grady Sergeants Corporals Dickerson Wood McDonald Wilson McIlhenny Millender Hooker Puckett Thompson Privates Jennings Abbey Eggert Hyatt Perrin Stiles Cannon Farmer Imboden Peterson Thaxton Cass Fuchs January Rogers, E. A. Thompson, R. Clarke Gaudian Lauderdale Rogers, J. C. Thummel Cocreham Gonzalez Le May Romberg Wilson, A. G. Coffey Grote Loowvier Rosa Wilson, P. R. Davis Harrison Meek Schmitz White, J. P. Devine Henderson Miller, J. D. Shroeder, E. A. White, T. F. Dickerson Heller Moore, C. B. Stevens, H. R. Wright, L. A. Dreiss Huerman Company Clerk O’Connor, T. Buglers Vo n Rosenberg Gregory Commissioned Officers .......................................................... 6 Non-Commissioned Officers .................................................... 10 Privates ..................................................................... c;o Grand Total ..............................................................66 68 68 Baker, S. Barwis, I. G. Beck, E. A. Bermingham, R. C. Black, G. A. Blackman, G. A. Blesse, F. V. Brown, J. S. Buckner, J. L. Butler, W. V. CORRUTHERS, R. Curtin, W. A. Cox, H. T. Elliott, E. G. Everett, D. J. B. Privates Fries, J. Garretston, L. Gaggan, W. H. Gilbert, C. L. Haber, S. Hannay, A. B. Hannay, R. E. Langdon, W. F. Luhn, G. D. McCullough, R. McKay, C. M. McMillan, L. B. Maness, M. C. Meece, B. L. Miener, Y. A. E. Moore, S. G. Morton, O. L. Moser, E. F. Owen, A. G. Polansky, 1 ' . A. Probandt, F. B. Robbins, A. J. Sanford, F. T. Shutt, L. A. Smith, W. J. G. Taylor, M. Underwood, H. Waugh Young, J. R. ) Fr—i mna I BO (m—i US iiUJ czEtii czEPQ : ' Wv : -ifSiS ’Vi ■;. M-. v %rf n i h . 3 ■ •■ « ■ V ■ ' ■■■ ' •■. ' - . ; ' : • . ' ' N ;:fc..... fcr; . ; . fey C fv 1 ; . J a i .r-4 t? ' ' 4 ’ Captain, W. R. Gilbert First Lieutenant Beauregard, R. T. First Sergeant Munson, T. A. Sergeants Procter, J. H. Mikeska, H. J. Menke, C. H. Stimson, O. E. Thorp, P. Second Lieutenants Hutson, M. B. Caldwell, J. J. Mtnter, C. J. Corporals Ehlinger, G. E. Pearce, R. B. Wickes, H. G. House, R. E. Moses, C. N. Cochran, W. Privates Baker, A. M. Fabra, H. Lanford, L. L. Russell, B. F. Caldwell, J. E. Foscue, G. B. Lawler, H. A. Rust, L. G. Boyett, H. Ceren, P. M. Lee, D. Schwab, L. C. Clark, R. C. Craves, J. Leggett, C. W. Shaw, J. B. Baker, A. M. Haile, C. R. Lindsey, A. J. Smith, J. W. Boyett, H. Holcomb, 0. C. Manor, W. R. Sory, E. G. Caldwell, J. E. Hull, E. S. McDowell, J. T. Taber. R. G. Clark, R. C. Humphrevllle, J. B. McEachern, C. A. Trigg, K. M. Coleman, N. P. Hunt, N. H. McGhee, P. W. Vesmirosky, E. Davidson, T. L. John, J. R. Montemayor, R. R. Walker, P. W. Davis, J., F. Kavanaugh, C. Nagle, J. M. Wheat, J. J. Dubose, J. F. Keeble, L. 0. Paul, R. B. Dwyer, T. J. King, T. S. Ratliff, F. A. ( T rumpeter Eppright, J. T. Evans, R. E. L. Koons, J. V. Leander, 0. M. Rudloff, E. W. Williams, T. S. VS US jii . i nil fi jb ' i f «— X r L { YV ' V- ' -? CZ Z3 p=Qro Hml t r-- ' ' ' ’:felpf ' ”””””! vW S 1 czst czsr JU czou Company kk D’ Lieutenant Heldenfels, F. W Captain A. A. Riley Second Lieutenants Munson Me C own Sergeants Cunningham, F. H. Svasta, F. S. Ehlers, W. J- Kirschner, I. First Sergeant Ward, A. L. Bentley, C. N. Trophy Sergeant De Ware, C. A. Corporals Briscoe, W. P. Seward, C. L. Netherwood, J. S. Walters, E. C Spence, E. V. Atwell, C. S. A vent, H. P. Beringer, G. H. Bing, B. L. Blackwell, E. R. Bowers, EL T. Brown, EL P. Broyles, G. Buchanan, J. D. B orchard, S. H. Bush, T. T. Coleman, M. M. Trumpeter Dalhgren David, J. P. Dent, F. C. Dorsey, W. L. Dotson, C. G. Ellis, EL E. Fordtran, B. F. Forsyth, J. M. Govett, A. V. ELa.rt, S. Helm, F. Huffhines, C. L. Jordan, C. B. Lassiter, J. B. Maddox, A. N. Privates Mansfield, H. S. Martin, S. P. Meador, F. Miller, M. J. Moore, W. S. Morrison, W. A. McCown, T. P. Me Craw, M. McFarland, J. L. McMillan, F. N. Nave, G. F. Neighbors, A. H. Patton, D. Robertson, H. S. Robinson, A. C. Sanders, B. T. Schley, W. H. Schrophire, L. O. Skeeler, F. J. Smith, R. Smylie, W. R. Souther, S. C. Stallworth, I. Thomas, J. B. Thompson, H. E. Todd, D. H. B. Williford, C. L. Wood, J. H. Captain .............................................................. i First Lieutenant ...............................................................i Second Lieutenants .............................................................2 First Sergeant ................. 1 Sergeants ....................... 6 Corporals .... .................................................................5 Privates ........................... 55 Grand T otal ...........................................................71 r— nr priTT J —=— ir I h� iM 1 Company “E Captain, Sigel —Q3 Lieutenant Meerscheidt Sergeants Arneson Butts Eversberg Christian, B. H. Newej.l First Sergeant Shenill, O. W. Second Lieutenants Ridenour Cely Corporals Wright Gohlman Brandt McMahan Johnson Christian, I. R. Ansley, R. S. Goodwin, Wm. Privates Montgomery, F. L. Trickey, W. M. sri 4ir Barnes, G. W. Gray, 0. H. Murjh, B. 0. Von Rosenberg, H. J. Barthelow, E. Glllaspie, S. Parker, W. E. Wensley, R. lii vs IIL Courtney, G. L. Hall, W. L. Partridge, R. C. Wilkenson, C. M. —T HH-1 Hohn, C. Pickett, G. Hinnant, J. Rockwood, R. O. Hufeines, C. E. Scarborough, John Itz, F. Schneeman, M. Kelley, EL J. Scott, J. B. Langford, E. A. Shock, E. I). Lamar, McD. Shiller, J. F. Fischer, Herbert Martin, A. C. Summers, E. Fischer, Harrison Martin, J. Tigner, C. H. Fly, J. A. Mangum, R. L. Tigner, Wm. 76 Courtney, O. K. Coble, G. W. Carey, R. Cretcher, J. C. Davis, L. V. Davidson, H. C. Ezell, R. 1. Wellborn, G. M. Wood, E. G. Inca pacitated Martin, S. H. Company Clerk Yeary, W. R. Trumpeters Darbyshire, R. O. Metcalfe, F. P. Hill—i r wr- srrjigora Ui____ JELjLqi £=JS C- O -o Captain, C. K. Hortox First Lieutenant R. F. Miller Second Lieutenants Williams, Z. S. Eddins, R. R. Schley, C. C. First Sergeant Reading, R. S. Sergeants Cozart, R. B. Singleterry, J. N. Ingram, H. I.. Carlin, W. J. Kleuser, M. C. Corporals McAnnelly, E. E. Brown, C. Walker, R. R. Pool, H. M. Darst, T. B. Nugent, C. W. Privates Adickes, C. E. Altgelt, G. A. Barrow, Bean, O. Bryant, W. T. Dickson, J. L. Lillard, S. A. Dinter, H. A. Man, J. R. Fischer, B. Morley, M. D. Foreman, J. R. O’Connor, D. Glover, J. F. O’Hair, W. R. Calloway, W. H. Granger, W. Paine, O. W. Cape, E. M. Griffin, W. R. Patton, J. S. Clark, S. W. Cox, R. O. W. Crouch, J. H. Corlett, R. H. Hunt, J. C. Pearce, H. L. Jobson, W. A. Pitts, j. W. Johnson, T. L. Ray, S. H. Johnson, W. B. Rodriguez, R. B. Williams, R. S. 78 Rose, W. S. Scherer, P. H. Short, J. B. Speed, C. C. Taylor, H. R. Terry, L. H. Tompkins, H. Walker, D. W. Watkins, H. B. Wendtland, W. A. c zcaQ GES3DZI EPS SjLt-j Captain , R. E. Aldwell First Lieutenant Robertson, R. L. Sergeants Braunig, V. H. Easterwood, J. L. Stevens, R. R. Adkisson, W. T. Burgess, E. B. Second Lieutenants McDaniell, A. A. Engi.ish, M. G. First Sergeant Hynds, H. G. Corporals Hanna, R. D. Giesecke, B. E. Peter, L. S. B eckert, F. J. Agnew, A. A. McAdams, E. E. Special Duty Telfair, W. T. Baker, L. A. Privates Adams, O. Aquilar, E. Briehan, W. R. Brookshire, C. R. Byrom, J. L. Carrington, H. Clayton, Q. H. Cocke, J. J. COGHILL, E. S. Collins, C. O. Dorsey, R. Q. Eppler, H. G. Evetts, J. W. Fisher, R. Gibson, O. E. Gray, E. G. Griesenbeck, I. Hallmark, R. T. Hargett, T. Johnson, J. A. Johnson, M. L. King, S. H. Krauskopf, E. M. Marks, H. S. Maris, C. E. McElree, R. B. McCrosky, J. H. Meyer, W. S. Mistrot, G. Pendleton Roberson, L. Rutherford , W. R. Schlom Stewart, J. E. Stewart, T. Thanheirer, L. O. Townsend, A. E. Walzem, L. F. Wilson, B. S. Williamson, H. H. Woods W. J. Zopp, A. A. Zopp, H. W. H. Buglers Peace, H. M. Egan, J. T. Merrill, E. G. c _________ 8-K?JU-3 ni—,,, twil—3t B (iq ni -fel- ii Fa-inn J i--E i rr - i t :r p qrFn l 111 !_gJXD ii— u r i crr i l i— 3DZ3 E=EP3 Company “H” Captain, Z. H. Dibrell First Lieutenant VaxA.mburgh, T. H. Second Lieutenants Wise, W. T. Wallis, J. W. Rosenfeld, Wm. First Sergeant R. 1 ' . Shi els Sergeants Frazier, B Lockridge, J. L. Bethel. M. S. Taylor, L. T. Eudaly Corporals POTHAST Sanford, C. E. Thomas, H. W. Roberts, W. C. Gilson, M. B. Cock, C. E. Privates Allen, W. E. Allen, H. Bayne, H. Ball, W. A. Baade, J. E. Borden, L. Carter, T. Covitt, J. A. Cunningham, E. Dallmeyer, C. Dudley, R. Q. Durnenburger, A. F. Ericson, E. W. Erwin, S. L. Figh, J. R. Ford, F. D. Forsgard, C. H. Gaines, C. M. Hamilton, S. A. Harrell, R. J. Morris, C. C. McElroy, H. D. Me Duff, Newton, D. Pace, W. D. Parks, L. D. Williams, J. S. Williams, R. B. Woods, A. Woods, H. A. Walker, H. W. Williams, C. B. Heidelberg, F. T. Poole, D. K. Hubbard, F. V. Huston, H. Howell, H. J. Irvine, J. W. Kiley, A. J. Kincaid, E. B. Krueger, C. C. Ragsdale, T. Rogers, W. C. Routh, j. T. Rugel, D. F. Smyth, A. B. Scarborough, J. Whipkey, W. W. M usicians Sterzing, G. H. Bowman, P. W. Company Clerk Taylor, A. W. j| j I |f— nyATl COMPANY “H’ cr Z2 Ciaj. i aa ' T «i j n lig—i i-a-rJ ts=y Miss Pauline Webb Furneaux, W. H. First Lieutenant Second Lieutenant Gilbert, W. R. First Sergeant Sherrill, 0. W. Sergeants Harris, D. B. Butts, J. W. Privates McGhee, P. W. Aldwell, R. E. Fosgard Rugel Arneson, R. E. Frazier Rushmore Beauregard PIarris, D. B. Sanford, F. T. Br ANNIN, C. P. Hanna, P. D. Sigel, R. C. Briscoe Horton, C. K. Shearer, D. M. Byars Hynds Sherard, R. G. Bethel Menke, C. H. Smith, E. W. Crockett Minter, C. J. Taylor, A. W. De Ware, C. A. McColough Taber, R. G. Dibrell, Z. Ef. McGowan Trigg, K. M. Dickerson, McDaniel Van Amburg, T. A. Ehlinger McDonald Wade, L. English, M. G. McIlheny Woods, H. Y. Eversberg, 0. L. Miller, R. F. Wright, E. Elliot Roberts Wyche, T. S. Fitzhugh Robertson Williams, J. S. ■%sr—.« r- nl-r-s y 1 y ROSS VOLUNTEERS crag 1 1 -i n I I ?n £M ™ h r=f ...... ri r l b, ycH l :=Vvt CZSZZ3 CZEt2Z3 Trumpet Corps Chief Bittle, G. H. F. Nored, R. V. Williams, T. S. Sandford, F. T. Peace, H. M. Merrill Darbyshire Egan Gregory Corporals Privates Robinson, G. W. Bowman Jackson Dahlgreen Buckner Metcalfe Waugh Sterzing Van Rosenberg, W. dZEapn C=S=3 JZZHIZD Color Sergeant Crockett, C. N. Trophy Sergeant Guard De Ware, C. A. Moore, N. F. Huffines rmiEn i i Big Sixteen I iM P Regimental Sergeant Major First Sergeant Co. “A Crane, W. C. Byars Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant First Sergeant Co. “B Smith, E. W. Wyche Battalion Sergeant Major First Sergeant Co. “ C Sherrard, R. G. Munson Battalion Sergeant Major First Sergeant Co. “ D Rushmore Ward Color Sergeant First Sergeant Co. “E Crockett Sherrill Trophy Sergeant First Sergeant Co. “F : De Ware, C. A. Reading Drum Major First Sergeant Co. “ G Miller Hynds - Chief Trumpeter First Sergeant Co. “ H Rittle Shields Drill Days At Old A. M. ( After Kipling) We are boys — march — march — march — ! March — ing as they say we must, March — march — march — march! March - - ing, Oh it’s play to us, (Line — of— legs — bending — at the knee in front of us) Drill days at old A. M. Then it’s “ For — ward - - march ”— to — shoulder - - to shoulder with your gun again, Across — the — field----oh —we’re back — at our fun again, “To—the rear—march”----Hell! — it’s all to be done again, Drill days at old A. M. Mon — days — Fri — days - band— a-squealing north o’ you, Fri — days - - Wednes — days ---- bu — gle corps a-tootin’ too, Wednes — days — Mon - - days ---- seems — a year before we’re through, Drill days at old A. : M. Refrain r rz nm “Halt — one — two — three”---now’s— our chance to rest a bit, “Ten — tion----dress” — why — can’t - - they hush for just a bit? “ Squads — right — march ” — oh — damn it - - we’re off again--- Drill days at old A. M. Refrain Cap---tain --- Mo ---ses — saun — ters by so breezy — like, Blame — staff — of — fi — cers — loaf round so easy -like, But it’s march — sw’eat — march — sweat---for — us little privates at Drill days at old A. M. Refrain i pir—t cz 1 C—WSZZ3 DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES i Iisbii i n Hi_ CZZBf ”EH •jat | — ; t Yen Dose Taps is Took Up “Haf you took up dose taps!” Dutch Laake said, As he poked his face from benea h the bed; “Ach, yes, Yleester Gist, I should like to know For dose poys dey say dot you let dem (the taps) go.’ tf n r-Bp-H ‘‘Und vere is dot sack da you takes dem in, Or maybe you uses a cha coal bin; Pleese dell me queeck for I am a rade Dat de’ll kome und catch me unter dis bade.’ 3 “Und how do you catch dem? do dey gif you mooch care Wen in de sack dey begin to tear? I pelieve dey gets from you shust as dose poys shout, For I sees dat hole vere dey must have vent oudt.” 4 “Vefl you gi me a grin und ‘All right’ you say, Und den s am de door und goes on your way; But mit all of der laffing I stir have a doubt, Vor ven dose taps is took up, den vere do dey get oudt?” C. B. ’09. I f—mr j ==== pn - “ (j ) -1 — n m—rm —b5= r -£tt V r-Tyfa i 1 a - Jfc. Board of Directors K. K. Leggett, President .................................................Abeline T. D. Rowell Vice-President ............................................ Jefferson A. Haidusek ........................................................ La Grange J. M. Green ................................. Yoakum Walton Peteet ............... Dallas Ed. R. Kone ........................................................San Marcus A. R. McCollum ......................................................... Waco W P. Sebastian ................................................Breckenridge S. E. Andrews, Secretary ................................................College —U f 1B 1 Vi r TBi=3 izzcpn (1) W. P. SEBASTIAN, BUCK1NRIDGE, TEXAS. (2) COL. A. R. McCOLLUM, WACO, TEXAS, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER OF WACO TRIBUNE. (3) T. D. ROWELL, JEFFERSON, TEXAS. (4) A. HA1DUSEK. (5) S. E. ANDREWS, COLLEGE ST., TEXAS. (6) ED. R. KONE n j r _JL« wSBa sss pr m is 3C Post Graduates and Fifth Year Men B. Bean, B.S. A. and M. College, ’07; Post Graduate C.E., ’09. G. F. Moore, B.S. A. and M. College, ’08; Post Graduate, ’09. I J P. D. Casey, B.S. A. and M. College, ’08; Post Graduate T.E., ’09. W. H. Telfair Fifth Year Work, E.E. J. B. Crockett, B.S. A. and M. College, ’08; Post Graduate C E., 09. T. A. Polansky Fifth Year Work, C.E. i-ran—11-1 1—1 — f p-lf ) 1 L | rT - t s 1 fed H 1 1 =U Class Officers 1909 D. M. Shearer ........................................................ President Furneaux, W. H .................................................. Vice-President Huckabee, R. E .............................................. Secretary-Treasurer English, M. G .................................................. Sergeant-at-Anns Harris, D. B ................................................... Athletic Manager Weinert, M. H ................................................... Class Historian Class Colors: — Purple and White. li i—1 Roy Edward Aldwell (E.E. Course) Sonora, Texas Weight, 154. Height, 5 ft. n in. Age, 21. “A lion among ladies is a most dreadful thing. Captain Co. G”; K.K.; R.V.; Captain Co. “G” Football Team; Y. M. C. A.; Boss of representatives of West; Fencing Club; Member D” To. Baseball Team, ’08; Sponsor T.S.S. The changing of a wild and woolly cow-puncher into an eminent E ectrical Engineer is an achievement of which any Faculty shou d be proud; and proud, indeed, is our Faculty of the marvelous changes wrought in the person of Roy Aldwell. Roy’s walk, which resembles the wobble of a booze-laden ship in distress, is now the only means by which he can be identified with the saddle of the stampede-breaker. Since having been robbed of his six-shooter Roy has spent much of his time in fencing and now is quite an adept in this art. Some idea of Roy’s sterling qualities and character will no doubt become clear when we mention that he rooms with McDaniel. Ralph Oswald Bass (E.E. Course) Clifton, Texas. Weight, 140. Height, 5 ft. roVn. Age, 19. ‘‘Genius and its rewards are briefly told.” First Lieutenant and Battalion Adjutant Veterans Lost Cause ’08; A.H.K.K.; Fencing Club. A man who walks as if he carried a burden of cares or bricks, though his face is a glowing contrast, resembling the rising sun. Sometimes he scabs on Cole at retreat and puts on a real show At times when he is not asleep and can spare the time, Bass goes to E.E. practice, and on these occasions he per¬ forms such marvelous stunts that he is very popular with King Lear. Bass is a shy sort of a guy, but he has to be watched all of the time or he might leave us as he is very fond of waving at “peaches” on passing trains. 102 San Antonio n. Age, 21. lim of the dance. —Bolinkowsky as; S. O. S.; the Thanksgiving nts it understood wore full dress? for any use, even urogram. By the wearing citizens it that he comes ) qualities of his rtllower of Jimmy ..................Dallas, Texas n. Age, 20. spiring light.” ’08—’09; President Publication lub; Senior Tennis Club; Ross lent Milner Tennis Club; Asso- ditor-in-Chief ’08. il re- the umns ut to es as ns to ir he has stayed in the same room Roy Edward Aldwell (E.E. C Weight, 154. ‘ ‘A lion amo: Captain Co. “G”; K.K.; RA Boss of representatives of Team, ’08; Sponsor T.S.S. The changino E ectrical Engir proud; and pro wrought in the ] Roy’s walk, distress, is now 1 saddle of the st£ Since having his time in fend Some idea oi become clear w! Ralph Oswald Bass (E.E. Cou Weight, 140. “Genius First Lieutenant and Battali H 5 C E. M TP A czzmzzj t=m c=r nn [ 31 r—pit—i czzo Q Richard Tautant Beauregard (C.E. Course)........................San Antonio Weight, 135. Height, 5 ft. 10 in. Age, 21. Ah! Methinks I hear the dizzy rhythm of the dance. —Bolinkowsky First Lieutenant Co. “C”; Ross Volunteers; Swastikas; S. O. S.; President San Antonio Club. Say, fellows, did you know that General danced at the Thanksgiving Hop? Yes; he does dance and aside from that he wants it understood in no uncertain terms. And did you know that he wore full dress? Well, he did, and all the girls said he looked too cute for any use, even if he did feel in his hip pockets when he had lost his program. By the way, it might be stated that he was even rammed for wearing citizens clothes. Beauty comes from San Antonio and rumor has it that he comes from fighting stock, but so far as we know he has no qualities of his illustrious sire except the name Besides being a ramrod in “C” Co., “Dick” is a follower of Jimmy Nagle. Carl Philip Brannin (T.E. Course)................................ Dallas, Texas Weight, 130. Height, 5 ft. 8 in. Age, 20. “ Full on his forehead fell the inspiring light.” Captain A. M. Band; Editor-in-Chief Battalion ’oS-’oq; President Publication Society; Member Y. M. C. A. Cabinet; Chess Club; Senior Tennis Club; Ross Volunteers; Member Senior Fencing Club; President Milner Tennis Club; Asso¬ ciate Editor-in-Chief Battalion ’oy-oS-, Acting Editor-in-Chief ’08. Brannin is known principally through his editor al re¬ nown, which extends through two years of splendid achieve¬ ments in literature. Perched in the armchair of the publication office he crows mightily through the columns of the Battalion and sometimes attracts real attention. He has tremendous facilities as a hot air factor, but to date all this product has been compressed in the operation of an enormous Dutch helicon bass in the band. He has also won fame as a grafter and his abilities as such are amazing. Being by nature a hard worker his in¬ dustry at the Mess Hall sometimes seriously threatens to put the grub trust on the bum. No one can say that Brannin is not a “sticker,” for he has stayed in the same room with Rosy Gresham for an entire year. 105 l BU ZZ) rwE ftrii ) Brownwood, Texas Joe Jefferson Caldwell (An H.)...................... “A Spade! A Rake! A Hoe!” Anon. Second Lieutenant Co. “C”; Business Manager of the Battalion; Business Mana¬ ger of Y. M. C. A. Handbook; Swastika; A. L. S ' .; S. A. Association; S. O. S. W«d !| W l | | J ftuakuntin WV rK«r tK |r � i • M, WK y |,.K M r� Ar o � CKildr«n 5«t t d ed {+r I “Bug,” as his name implies, is a bug hunter and he is also a grafter, having worked more different grafts than any other one man in the history of A. M. He makes money at every¬ thing from the time-honored shell game to the retailing of Bibles. But hogs are his long suit and what he don’t know about them has long since been torn out and lost. In the course of his four years here, Bug has traveled quite extensively, having been everywhere from Bryan to Chicago, and as usual he picks up a few shekels everywhere he goes. Homer Mills Cely (E.E. Course) .............................Brush Creek, Texas Weight, 157. Height, 5 ft. q in. Age, 22. “Sleep to me is such a treat. Bolinkosky. Second Lieutenant Co. “E”; Member of the “Bats.” Gaze on him, gentlemen, an enlightened and respected member of the ought-to-be privates. Of late years Cely has developed a wonderful aptitude for military affairs, suddenly coming into prominence by his immortal essay on tactics rend¬ ered to Bull Moses less than a year ago. Since then his star has shone brightly from his exalted position of Second Lieutenant. Mr. Cely now revels at the height of his much cherished ambition; he is asleep. Of late years he has also achieved some renown in his pursuance of his studies under his beloved Professor Nottingham. 106 Beaumont in. Age, 20. gilt by chance. S.; Swastikas; Y. M. C. A. hman he imber of ir, when ( , l 7 r srr o r foSTj conver- 2 of the habit of ould be iwn, and te young le found -T-E-N-T-I-O-N POST ................. Coleman, Texas in. Age, 21. h night.” “B” Baseball Team ’08; End iond best officer. ength • of a [lit be f one ng to ently e day chary He er of ts, but rose up immediately. He has arc. US I BlSBil-I f Joe Jefferson Caldwell (An H.: “A S Second Lieutenant Co. “C”; B ger of Y. M. C. A. Handbook “Bug, a graftei one man thing frc Bibles, about thi In the extensive and as i W«lI ! W l | vi� | | | dell lb w .s rK4� - t |n i I • A 1 1 , WK) K M • r ' ol unci CKlId r«n And j« wt d cd f a r I I FI ) 1 i i Albert Thornburn Cole (E.E. Course) ...............................Beaumont Weight, 135. Height, 5 ft. 5 in. Age, 20. A Fool must now and then be right by chance. First Lieutenant and Battalion Adjutant; P. H. S.; Swastikas; Y. M. C. A. Upon Cole’s arrival four years ago as a verdant Freshman he brought a pair of corporal stripes, but owing to a number of causes he was unable to wear them until his J unior year, when he wore them all of the time, even sleeping in them. He obtained his present rank only by a number of conver¬ sations with the Commandant. Last spring Cole called very frequently upon one of the young ladies on the campus and as he acquired the habit of remaining out quite late, his friends decided that it would be very much more convenient for Cole if he moved down, and accordingly took all of his effects to the home of the young lady and placed them on the front porch, where Cole found them at a late hour. Since then he gets in earlier. The most remarkable thing about Cole, however, is his B-A-T-T-A-L-I-O-N--- A-T-T-E-N-T-I-O-N G-U-I-D-E-S ---POST Zack Hinckley Dibrell (E.E. Course) ............................ Coleman, Texas Weight, 140. Height, 5 ft. gh in. Age, 21. “A flash of light across the night.” Captain Co. “H”; Ross Volunteers; Captain Co. “B” Baseball Team ’08; End Co. “H” Football Team. Voted —Second best officer. Should one take all the beauties of nature, the strength of Gibraltar, the bravery of Caesar and the figure of a Grecian god, and combine them all in one there might be another Dibrell, but until then there must be only one “Dibs.” Dibs does not talk much, but puts in his time writing to some fair young thing away out on the plains. Evidently she does not know him as well as we. Captain Zack makes a good captain and will some day win the — ary to his name, thus making himself Zachary the second. He will no doubt excel his predecessor. He is a disciple of King Lear and is therefore an expounder of the maxim “Never do a thing until you have to.” Dibs once sat down on some wires carrying 220 volts, but rose up immediately. He has since been trying to figure out why he did not draw an arc. !c—Eli—it mx Rufus Roye Eddins(E.E. Course)................................Marlin,Texas Weight, 152. Height, 6 ft. 2 in. Age, 19. “A thing of beauty and a joy forever.” Upon the night of Eddins’ arrival as an innocent fish he delivered an oration on the Panama Canal and so impressed were his hearers that they dubbed him “Pan” on the spot and “Pan” will he be forever more. In order that he might be fully hazed the reception committee turned “Pan” over to King Lear and other demons and he has never been able to make good his escape. While in their hands, however, he has learned to carry the steam plant repair man’s tool box without losing anything, and is making good progress in dynamo wiping exercises now. In time he may become an E.E. Who knows? Malcolm Graeme English (C.E. Course)............................Austin, Texas Weight, 165. Height, 5 ft. 8-i- in. Age, 19. “God sends his terrors unto every age.” Second Lieutenant Co. “G”; A. M. Baseball Team, ’o7-’o8; Ross Volunteers retired; P. H. S.; S. O. L.’s; First Assistant Yell Leader; “T” Association. Voted —Greatest Hell Raiser. “English,” “Red,” “Speck,” “Lieutenant,” “Auburn,” “The Polka Dot kid,’ and in fact most everything else in the A. M. vocabulary, has more freckles to the square inch than any other human in existence. After the strike of ’08 Red went to “Varsity” for a couple of weeks and won Jimmy’s bird by having learned cross-sectioning. Red lives almost eveywhere, and nowhere in particular; how¬ ever, he makes his headquarters at College Station. English first burst into the limelight as second baseman for “C” Co. while a fish. He was soon put on the regular team, however, and has since robbed all of the visiting teams of their hits and thereby making them quite sore. When Red cannot find a dime novel or play baseball he some¬ times goes to drill—that is if he isn’t sleepy. He once ran amuck of a football game in Houston, and since then he has displayed a decided aversion for all forms of athletic sports. 110 Red In Fuu . Unj orm JgZ 3 l )____ 1 C Dallas, Texas. Age, 21. ir.”— Anon. Vice-President Senior Class; Publication Society; Chairman ;er Long Horn ' 08— ' 09; Mana- nent Committee Thanksgiving Committee R. V. Hop ’09; Dallas Club. Voted —College r; biggest eater. Chairman f Lyceum Course; Vice-Pres. ;tee R. V. Hop ’08. rer, iirV in., and the depth of 4! in. Marble Falls. Age, 20. scare. ’ ’—Pi nda r. B. C. Tennis Club; Wranglers. M. College d for this high licked the steel t is listening to iround Marble orporal of Co. eter running a Bull couldn’t (m stood to his ives him much ay, s,i ir raffi 1 i -tf im Rufus Roye Eddins(E.E. Course). Weight, 152. ‘ ‘ A thing of be Upon the delivered an were his hear “Pan” will In In order th turned “Pan’ never been ab however, he tool box with in dynamo wi E.E. Who k| Malcolm Graeme English (C.E. G Weight, 165. “God sends b Second Lieutenant Co. “G”; A. retired; P. H. S.; S. O. L.’s; I V oted — Fuut. UNf oRM “English,” Polk a Dot ki M. vocabulai other human After the s1 weeks and wc Red lives £ ever, he mak English fir “C” Co. whi however, and hits and then When Red times goes to He once ran amuck of a football g decided aversion for all forms of athk I fell I I- EjUL-J William Hamlyn Furneaux (An H.)................................Dallas, Texas. Weight, 137. Height, 5 ft. 8 in. Age, 21. “A beautiful boy with forehead fair.” — Anon. Major Second Battalion; Captain Ross Volunteers; Vice-President Senior Class; Vice-President Swastikas; Secretary and Treasurer Publication Society; Chairman Finance Committee Final Ball’oS; Business Manager Long Horx ’08-’09; Mana¬ ger A. M. Baseball Team ’09; Chairman Arrangement Committee Thanksgiving Hop, ’08; President and Chairman Arrangement Committee R. V. Hop ’09; Member Scientific Agricultural Society; Member Dallas Club. Voted — College beauty; best looking man; most dignified Senior; biggest eater. Chairman Reception Committee Final Ball ’09; Manager of Lyceum Course; Vice-Pres. of Class ’o7-’o 8; Chairman of Decoration Committee R. V. Hop ’08. Jack is a man of great renown, both on account of his military bearing and his good looks. He is also noted as a great eater, having held the Mess Hall record from time immemorial. By constant wiggling he has climbed the ladder of fame and now looks down and all around and sighs a deep sigh because there are no more ladders to climb. He has many important duties, but has always found time to seek recreation in the freedom of the hunt, duck hunting in particular. Only this year he returned from one of his regular trips with glowing tales of a suc¬ cessful time. Unfortunately, though, the proof of his success was not to be found, but everything was understood when he explained how the ducks had fallen into the Novasota river, a stream which at some seasons reaches the width of 5 ft. 11V in., and the depth of 45 in. Albert Carl Giesecke (C.E. Course)................................ Marble Falls. Weight, 190. Height, 6 ft. Age, 20. ‘‘A great war chief whom God nor devil scare.”— Pindar. Captain Co. “A”; Manager Co. “A” Football Team; B. C. Tennis Club; Wranglers. Jim is the fearless youth who guards the whole A. M. College with one small sixshooter after taps. He was selected for this high position from a large number of candidates, but they lacked the steel nerve which Jim has in such abundance and so lost out. Nex t to wearing his six-shooter Jim’s greatest delight is listening to Prof. Nagle talk of C. E. work which he has done around Marble Falls. When a Sophomore Giesecke was third ranking corporal of Co. “A” and consequently very military. He and Schroeter running a tight race for First Sergeant, so tight in fact that the Bull couldn’t choose between them and so gave it to another man. Jim stood to his guns though and won a captainship in the end. which gives him much joy when he thinks of it. 113 1——1 Woodie Roy Gilbert (Agr.).......................................Austin, Texas. Weight, 125. Height, 5 ft. 5 in. Age, 23. “Gay hope is there by fancy fed.” Captain Co. “C”; First Lieutenant Ross V olunteers; Vice-President Students’Coun¬ cil; Chairman Reception Committee; Final Ball; Swastikas; President S. O. L.’s; Associate Business Manager Long Horn; Scientific Agricultural Association; Toast Master Junior Banquet; Manager Co. “C” Football Team. Voted —Great¬ est “lady-killer.” To know Woodie Gilbert is to love him. Small in stature he has a heart three sizes too large for a sixfooter. He is the main squeeze in Pfeuffer and is daddy to all the fish. While a Junior Gilbert broke into journalism so strongly that the faculty saw fit to have him remain off the campus for a few weeks while they tied the remains together again. Gilbert has one fault: a weakness for drilling his company in front of the grand stand when there are ladies present, but he evidently makes good, for we often hear them say that Mr. Gilbert is perfectly grand and so military looking. It was once reported in Bryan that Gilbert was running with that Williams-Minter-Van Amburgh bunch, but when the bunch heard of it they indignantly denied the accusation. “Shorty” is Prof. Alvord’s favorite Senior, but in justice to Gilbert it might be stated that he is the only one. Mordant Lawrence Grady (C.E. Course) ..........................Indian Creek. Weight, 160. Height, 6 ft. Age, 23. “I dare do all that may become a man, Who dares do more is none.” Second Lieutenant Co. “A”; Wranglers. “Splitz,” “Slow,” and “Legs,” are among the affectionate titles we bestow upon Grady as a token of our love and esteem. Splitz hails from Indian Creek, wherever that may be, in fact he has been trying for four years to tell us where it is, but so far we haven’t located it. As an officer Slow is a howling success, but once, sad to say, he became indignant at something coming from the Bull’s office and tried to resign his rank. Happily for A. M. military circles he was persuaded not to do this, however, and so he still graces the parade ground. Ross Hall is sometimes disturbed by his oratory, but Jim Giesecke usually manages to keep him quiet. 114 St, Jits ' . Smithville Age, 22. ts gleam.” nnis Club, cetera, etc., How sooth- ow powerful of this, the L Why that iks the hills ith insistent as if a name Son of Sol, ;aA Age, 19. , Houston, Texas lieutenant R. V’s; Vice-Presi- iletic Manager ’oS-’og; Chair- linnan Invitation Committee ttee R. V. Hop ’09; Chairman )r Long Horn ’cq; Manager ill ’oS-’oq; Students’ Council; iT” Association; Publication ohn legs |try for si- ires ae” the fire lOUt r as asm 3 . Sfr tjrp cfc ?. ' e conspicuous on account of his Woodie Roy Gilbert (Agr.).. .. Weight, 125. “Gay Captain Co. “C”; First Lieutei cil; Chairman Reception Cor Associate Business Manager Toast Master Junior Banque est “lady-killer.’’ To k he has main sc Whil that th a few w Gilbe in fronl he evid Gilbert It w; with tl the bur “Shorty” is Prof. Alvord’s favc that he is the only one. Mordant Lawrence Grady (C. ' Splits ' “Splitz,” “SI. bestow upon Gr; Splitz hails f: has been trying haven’t located : As an officer became indignar resign his rank, not to do this, fr Ross Hall is usually manages Smithville Wilbur Owen Gresham (E.E. Course)......................... Weight, 155. Height, 5 ft. 8 in. Age, 22. “How far that little candle throws its gleam.” Second Lieutenant, Band; Milner Tennis Club. “Rosy,” fencing master, pugilist, Swinette artist, et cetera, etc., as King Lear would say. How great are thy charms! How sooth¬ ing the sound of thy melodious voice at midnight! How powerful the thermal effects of thy auburn locks! But enough of this, the picture will suffice. Let us look at it for a few moments. Why that heavenly stare from those uplifted optics? Ah! methinks the hills of Alabama rise before his gaze and beckon to him with insistent invitation. Why that expressive position of the lips as if a name was just to be spoken? Awake from your dreaming, Son of Sol, for the time is flitting, and Notty must be prepared. David Bullock Harris (C.E. Course)..............................Houston, Texas Weight, 154. Height, 5 ft. gb in. Age, 19. “Woman let thy heart not cleave.” Captain Co. “B”; Manager Football Team; Second Lieutenant R. V’s; Vice-Presi¬ dent Class ’od-’oy; Secretary-Treasurer ’07—’08; Athletic Manager ’08—’09; Chair¬ man Finance Committee Thanksgiving Hop ’07; Chairman Invitation Committee Thanksgiving Hop ’08; Chairman Reception Committee R. V. Hop ’09; Chairman Invitation Committee Final Ball ’09; Athletic Editor Long Horn ’09; Manager Co. “B” Baseball ’08, Captain ’09; Co. “B” Football ’08—’09; Students’ Council; Athletic Association; Member R. V’s, Swastika, “T” Association; Publication Society. Voted —Most Popular Senior. A brown eyed lad who has followed in the steps of John Warden without much difficulty inasmuch as his legs follow the same sine curve. He even went so far as to try to master the Warden manner of saying March, but for some reason had no luck and had to give it up. When not handing out athletic “dope” and football possi¬ bilities Dave puts in his time blowing rings and other figures from a large bowled pipe, which he obtained from a “Bohe” farmer by using his killing smile on the daughter of the house. He has the reputation of having withstood the cross-fire of many pleading eyes during his college career without the winking of an eyelid, and although much sought after as an ornament for many social functions, is all the more conspicuous on account of his absence on these occasions. 117 Beeville, Texas Frederick Williams Heldenfels (A. E. Course) Weight, . Height, 6 ft. Age, 21. “Had sighed to many though he loved but one.” First Lieutenant Co. “D”; Manager Co. “D” Football Team; President Archi¬ tectural Engineering Society; Member of the Chess Club. “Fritz” is a long, lean product of the West and flourished on Long Thorn Cacti and Prickly Pear until they rounded him up and one day put shoes on him and sent him to College Station, where it seems that he will pine away and die. Naturally modest and retiring Heldenfels has bucked the battle-scarred line of Bryan society only a few times in such minor tangles as company and offlcers’ receptions and only small gains were made on these occasions, he sometimes being thrown back for a loss. The height of his ambition is to become a lumber king, but in fits of despondency he has threatened to get married. Charles Kaapfe Horton (C.E. Course) ..............................Edna, Texas Weight, 150. Height, 5 ft. in. Age, 21. “He’s armed without that’s innocent within.” Captain Co. “F”; R. V’s; K. K.; Y. M. C. A.; President Macaroni Club; Vice-Presi¬ dent Pastime Club; Member of Senior Fencing Club. Horton is a great ladies’ man as is evidenced by the fact that when walking alone he throw r s out his right shoulder as if to protect the fair damsel he imagines to be at his side. W hen Charles was a “Soph fish,” our beloved Pee Wee seemed to take a delight in tripping his youthful feet with the loops of many queer and outlandish curves; this to the great delight of fellow classmates. But since Horton has traveled on down the path so littered with obstacles he has made peace with his classmates and has also become so very proficient in the art of dodging that he can now “cut” classes for an indefinite period and not be missed. 118 Temple, Texas Age, 20. non. Senior Class; Associate Editor 1 Football Team; Wranglers. L came said to ly rate, letimes versa, for a the old on. •oars it imber. New Orleans, La. a. GV. Age, 19. i; JHPr G RAN DPA progress without “Grandpa” and ation he says he intends to climb Frederick Williams Heldeni Weight, “Had sigh First Lieutenant Co. “D”; tectural Engineering Socie “F] on L him u Static Nai battle minoi small throw Tin in fits Charles Kaapfe Horton (C.E Weight, 150. “He’s armed Captain Co. “F”; R. V’s; K. dent Pastime C 1 tha as see the the 1 wit ha5 tha not Raymond Edward Huckabee (E.E. Course)........................Temple, Texas Weight, 155. Height, 5 ft. 10 in. Age, 20. “A fine rebel though he was.” Anon. First Lieutenant Co. “A”; Secretary and Treasurer Senior Class; Associate Editor Long Horn; Member Publication Society; Co. “A” Football Team; Wranglers. “Huck” joined the ranks of ’09 as a “Soph fish” and came to the front under many difficulties. “Huck” is a hard working industrious lad and is said to possess the most diversified character at A. M. At any rate, he aspires high and is proud of his aspirations and sometimes thinks the world was made for “Huck” instead of vice versa. He once honored Bass by wearing his shoulder-straps for a whole week. Although a First Lieutenant, “Huck” is a disciple of the old school, and a firm believer in the theory of “fish” coercion. He has a temper — ye gods! — and when he rants and roars it is no fit locality for “fish” and they all take to the tall timber. Miles Brewton Hutson (E.E. Course) New Orleans, La. Weight, 12 4. Height, 5 ft. 6 in. Age, 19. ‘‘Gentle, modest as a flower.” Second Lieutenant Co. “C. ” “Grandpa” hails from nowhere, but has grown up with the swamp rabbits and mosquitoes about College Station, U. S. A. By exercising all the “pull” he possessed he suc¬ ceeded in landing a berth in “C” company, and now represents the officers of that company at all reveille formations. Miles is a great help to his instructors. When a mis¬ take is made by his classmates he wisely shakes his head, C3 A, W CD thus putting them next. We do not believe that the E.E. department could progress without “Grandpa” and if he does not get an instructorship there after graduation he says he intends to climb poles for a living. 121 Henry Frank Lee (E. E. Course)..................................Dawson, Texas Weight, 145. Height, 5 ft. 8 - in. Age, 22. “He thought as a sage though he felt as a man.” First Lieutenant Co. “B”; A. H. K. K.; Navarro Co. Club; Manager Co. “B” Football Team; Yell Leader Co. “B”. Lee has attended about all of the preparatory schools and colleges in Texas, but has remained at none for any length of time. The supposition is that he intends to honor us, but, Oh! where is the honor? He is very fond of athletics, especially long distance walking; he walks to Bryan and back twice weekly between “retreat” and “taps” just to keep in practice. He and Nottingham are ‘ 4 dubs. ” “ Not- ty” could not stand the strain of losing him, so to soothe his aching heart, Lee decided to take an entire year’s course over with him. James W. McCown (An. H.) ..................................Whitney, Texas Weight, 150. Height, 5 ft. 8 in. Age, 22. “And on their own merits modest men are dumb.” Mac is a typical wild Irishman and by means unknown got into A. M. in ages past and has since been kept as a sort of local curiosity in the Bug Hunting branch of the college. He greets everyone, except Blake, with a three-yard broad grin. A bug hunter of the old school, he believes in hogs; in fact he and Bug Caldwell have a hog trust well under way. Mac has played Company baseball and football every year since his arrival, and although he has pulled off many stunts unassisted, his rep. is still in its infancy. At the beginning of the year the Bull transferred McCown to Co. “D” to the great relief of Co. “B,” in fact he is not allowed to go into Austin Hall now for fear that he might remain there. 122 Mineola, Texas r in. Age, 21. of dreams.” V.; “T” Association; A. M. ociation; Chairman Decorating G-” Football Team; Secretary ;ball Team; Student Member in everything except fish” by delivering irterly. i football man, he ern record for the l over which he has lough to break any- taps” and we have Anchor, Texas a. Age, 20. ing man.”— Anon. Member Scientific Agricultural A.; Voted —Hardest Student, ice belt of ling a bug early every w it all the lary; in fact “sation with ely of five- great load; Henry Frank Lee (E. E. Course} Weight, 145. “He thought a First Lieutenant Co. “B”; A. Football T Lee has colleges in r The suppo; the honor? He is vei long distan and back t and “taps’ He and 1SI ty” could him, so to decided to over with h James W. McCown (An. H.).. . Weight, 150. ‘ ‘ And on their o Mac is a t A. M. i curiosity in everyone, e A bug hi and Bug Q Mac has j his arrival, a his rep. is st At the be Co. “D” to to go into A Mineola, Texas Adolphus Alfred McDaniel (An H.) ............................ Weight, 154. Height, 5 ft. io - in. Age, 21. “A herald am I from the land of dreams.” Second Lieutenant Co. “G”; President K. K.; R. V.; “T” Association; A. M. Baseball Team ’oS-’og; Scientific Agricultural Association; Chairman Decorating Committee Thanksgiving Hop; Manager Co. “G” Football Team; Secretary T. S. S.; Member Ought-to-be-privates; Basketball Team; Student Member Athletic Association. During Mac’s stay at college he has been prominent in everything except classes. He first broke into the calcium light while a “fish” by delivering a very flowery speech, which he has since delivered quarterly. A standby on the College baseball team and a good football man, he is somewhat of an athlete and holds the Southwestern record for the standing broad grin. To hear Mac converse one would think that the road over which he has traveled is paved with broken hearts—his “mug” is enough to break any¬ thing. McDaniel is very fond of hearing the bugler blow “taps” and we have proof that he has heard it on at least two occasions. Samuel Augustus McMillan (Agr.)................................Anchor, Texas Weight, 165. Height, 5 ft. 10 in. Age, 20. ‘‘A hardworking, industrious, God-fearing man.”— Anon. Second Lieutenant Co. “B”; Stock Judging Team; Member Scientific Agricultural Association; Austin Literary Society; Y. M. C. A.; Voted —Hardest Student, Most Industrious Senior. “Mac,” better bnown as Sammy, hails from the rice belt of South Texas and is by nature, nclination, and training a bug hunter of the first water, although he had to take nearly every course given at A. M. before he realized it. We knew it all the time. Sam’s personal appearance is nothing out of the ordinary; in fact it is rather ordinary, but when one enters into conversation with him, he is startled by his vocabulary consisting entirely of five- syllable words and drawn out chemical formulae. His walk is characteristic; he appears to be pushing a great load; perhaps he is weighted down with deep thoughts. t HI 125 Leo Paul Meerscheidt (C.E. Course) .......................... San Antonio, Texas Weight, 163. Height, 6 ft. 1 in. Age, 23. “Would Wisdom for herself be wooed.” First Lieutenant Co. “E”; First Lieutenant Ross Volunteers; K. K. Owing to a defect in the immigration laws of the U. S., Leo broke into America at quite an early age and came immediately to A. M., where he has been living continuously ever since—that is, for six or seven years. Leo is a living joke, but gets quite serious at Chapel and meals. He has roomed with almost everyone at A. M. and as a result has a lot of clothes which he delights to lend to his many friends. Since Leo has been somewhat athletically inclined, he has served the college faithfully for several years as an unbreakable tackling dummy. Leo P. is very fond of dancing and therefore takes them all in, but he is especially fond of going to the “Bohe.’ Robert Frederick Miller (An. H.)..............................New Ulm, Texas Weight, 142. Height, 5 ft. 9 in, Age, 19. “Fd love to be loved.” First Lieutenant Co. “F”; Stock Judging Team; Swastika Dancing Club; R. V’s; Y. M. C. A.; President Agricultural Scientific Association; Publication Society; Agricultural Editor of Battalion) P. H. S.; Member Fencing Club. “Herr Fonts, the Dutch kid” is of undoubted Germanic origin and when excited lapses back into his beloved German. Incidentally, it might be stated that he makes love in it whenever he has a chance, being afraid to use English for fear someone might get next to him. He is a regular attendant on all the stock shows and ' fairs and usually gets all of the prizes—and other things coming to him. A follower of Terpsichore, he says he is just crazy about dancing. So are the young ladies who dance with him — but not about dancing. 126 Fort Worth, Texas • he will kick.” L.; P. H. S.; Scientific Agricul- sld. utenant Claud J. Winter, of Co. ................Wooster, Texas Age, 21. lisquote.” A.; Wranglers. putation in that :her he feeds on us or not, it is t. However, he t his room-mate s always there, blows “release” lys has the old numerous, but nts. Jimmy Nagle, om his fish days Leo Paul Meerscheidt (C.E. Co W eight, 163. “Would V First Lieutenant Co. “E’ Owing to a defe ' into America at qu where he has been li years. Leo is a living jok He has roomed w a lot of clothes whic Since Leo has be college faithfully for Leo P. is very foi he is especially fond Robert Frederick Miller (An. I Weight, 142. First Lieutenant Co. “F”; Stoc Y. M. C. A.; President Agrici Agricultural Editor of Battali Claud Joe Minter (Agr.) Fort Worth, Texas “Then he will kick—good gods, how he will kick.” Second Lieutenant Co. “C”; R. V.; Swastika; S. O. L.; P. H. S.; Scientific Agricul¬ tural Association. Minter can relate blood-curdling tales of the wild and woolly west, introducing Jesse James, Cole Younger, broncho busting, train robbers and other things too numerous to mention. Claud once had ambitions to become a railroad “brakey” and tread the running boards of a freight train, but on one occasion he left a scar on the side of the I. G. X. cut with his teeth—and sad to say, his teeth are still sticking in the bank. But joy be unto Allah! Claud now has a set of gold ones of such value and extent that during the late panic he slept in a bank in order that the gold in his head might form a part of the cash reserve. Claud is a military genius ranking just above Rosenfeld. On Claud’s many trips to fairs he is known as Lieutenant Claud J. Minter, of Co. “C,” A. M. College of Texas. Allan Fowler Mitchell (C. E. Course) Wooster, Texas Weight, 165. Height, 6 ft. 1 in. Age, 21. “With just enough of learning to misquote.” Second Lieutenant Co. “A”; Y. M. C. A.; Wranglers. Mitchell is much like “Sunny Jim” of national reputation in that he always wears the smile that won’t come off. Whether he feeds on the many kinds of breakfast foods which Sbisa puts to us or not, it is hard to say, for no one has ever caught him in the act. However, he may be a victim of this pernicious habit even without his room-mate Splitz knowing of it. Be that as it may the smile is always there, whether it is hot or cold, wet or dry, whether the bugler blows “release” or fall in, in fact no matter what happens he always has the old original on the surface. His patents on this brand are numerous, but so far he has not been greatly troubled with infringements. Besides being a chronic smiler, Mitchell also follows Jimmy Nagle. He bears the distinction of having lived in Ross Hall from his fish days up to the present time. A very wonderful feat, indeed. 129 Henry William Munson (E. E. Course).........................Angleion, Texas Weight, 130. Height, 5 ft. 7 in. Age, 21. “Sweet in the innocence of youth.’’ Voted —Quietest Senior. Another dark-eyed, artful youth, who has no idea whatever of his own import. He has made several unsuccessful sallies into society circles, and each time he has come back to us badly frightened, and sworn by Deacon’s goatee and all else that was holy that he was through for good, but he still persists in getting stung. Next to Max Weinert he is the chief doer of stunts in the Y. M. C. A. He is the proud possessor of a pair of gold teeth and a Manning little smile, which he often turns to good advantage upon the Profs. He, like McCown, was thrust upon Co. “D” as a punishment, and this company has been the object of universal sympathy ever since. fl+s o cs fcf hcrc t jiT . Co , it T had Claud Albern Ridenour (C.E. Course) ............................Dexter, Texas Weight, 155. Height, 5 ft. 10 in. Age, 26 “A small still voice within is like unto the rodent’s roar.” M cScheidtenditz. Second Lieutenant Co. “E”. Words cannot describe Ridenour. To understand him fully one must see him and study him, and when one leaves him he is none the wiser. Charles’ favorite pastime is the reviewing of old text-books and with the lore found therein he breaks up many a new-fangled theory. Naturally of an inquisitive mind he asks more questions and gets fewer answers than any man in the College, Dr. Blake not excepted. He is a wild man from a wild country and has been shot all to pieces many times both in Oklahoma and in Spence’s Section room. But taking him all in all, Charles is a very useful man, as he can sometimes entertain a Professor for an entire hour, and for this we are duly thankful. 130 yV YTTYV San Marcus, Texas i. Age, 21. sdge is he.” r on Bolinskosky. Marshall. ladies, and you real major, and thrills audiences de his debut in i has quavered Ridenour don’t s voice, which anut roaster. i. Age, 22. of a skirt and hile escaping dll be lost to 5 the wilds of juage of the i by the fact stablishing a Dallas, Texas Henry William Munson (E. E. ( Weight, 130. ‘ ‘ Sweet Vi Il+s o u (cf h hr. Co , it T had ' been Jb fjcr. - He,, like McCown, was thrust uf been the object of universal sympj Claud Albern Ridenour (C.E. C Weight, 155. ‘ ‘ A small still voi S( in Spence’s Section room. Rut tals can sometimes entertain a Professo: Arthur Jackson Rife (C. E. Course) San Marcus, Texas Weight, 138. Height, 5 ft. n in. Age, 21. “A dignified man of vast knowledge is he.” Von Bolinskosky. Major First Battalion; K. K.’s; Assistant Fire Marshall. Just gaze upon the passive sublimity of his features, ladies, and you are lost. Yes, he is a major, not a drum-major, but a real major, and the impressive tones of his bellicose “Squads Right!” thrills audiences at] every retreat. Only a short time ago Arthur made his debut in society and since then more than one fair maiden has quavered hopelessly beneath those pleading eyes. Spence and he are great pals and what Spence and Ridenour don’t know Rife does—Jimmy has a place on the shelf. The most striking thing about Rife, however, is his voice, which sounds like the thirty-second echo of the whistle of a peanut roaster. Age, 22. Ashley Autrey Riley (C. E. Course)............... Weight, 135. Height, 5 ft. 10 in. “A pensive photograph.” Anon. Captain Co. “D”; Y. M. C. A. From early youth Jimmy has been afraid of the swish of a skirt and his mental peculiarities are due to bumps received while escaping under the house from this ominous sound. While he is a learned C.E. yet it is thought that he will be lost to the profession, as we believe he will be a missionary to the wilds of Patagonia, for he is often heard practicing the language of the natives. Riley is a very conscientious young man, as is shown by the fact that he once rammed himself absent drill, thereby establishing a precedent in the Guard Book. .Dallas, Texas 133 Waelder, Texas Robert Lamar Robertson (An H.)............................. Weight, 150. Height, 5 ft. 11 in. Age, 20. “Like patience on a monument.” First Lieutenant Co. “G”; Scientific Agricultural Society; Wranglers; Stock Judg¬ ing Team; R. V’s. Although he does not look it, Robertson was once distinguished in botany, and has since been known as such. Botany says that he came to A. M. to prepare himself for a happy future, but as he always speaks twice before he thinks once, we do to know what to think about it. He rooms with John Williams and if striving and practice will make it so, he will soon be a greater orator than John himself. The first few days of Robertson’s college career were spent in a distant corner of the campus where he remained until Compelled to come forth by the pangs of starvation. By reason of his military genius Botany was unanimously made First Sergeant of the Veterans of the Lost Cause and is now a lead¬ ing member of the ought-to-be privates. William Daniel Roseborough (C.E. Course) ........................Bryan, Texas Weight, 145. Height, 5 ft. 6J in. Age, 20. “A chaplain in our army.”— Anon. Second Lieutenant and Battalion Quartermaster; The little town of Bryan lies about five miles from the “Seat of learning in the United States.” Every morning for the last three years, except Sundays, had one noticed he would have seen a rather chunky fellow astride a sleepy plug take the road for college. That individual was Roseborough. This year instead of making the trip twice each day he has moved out and besides rooming in tent No. 18, he is one of the quartermasters, but he is one of the kind you read about and is a regular contributor to the great daily known as the Delinquent List. Perhaps some explanation is due for the fact that Roseborough The facts in the case are that the Bull despaired of Roseborough’s ever learning to use a gun and so gave him a sword. Among other things he is a “Holy Terror” to all users of profanity from “fish” to senior. Neither does he like the vile cigarette, and accordingly often puts his opinions into print. has a rank this year. 134 Jefferson,Texas Age, 19. e is.” East Texas Club. jt when ves that A hat he rs heads 2tted. ■e heard that the ong end a good i to don wear a Devine, Texas a. Age, 21. ved success.” f Lost Cause ’08; Y. M. C. A.; n the d has )f his bition name d the nd in tarva- •artment sweeping up the laboratory. Robert Lamar Robertson (An Weight, 150. ‘ ‘ Like First Lieutenant Co. “G”; Sc Although in botany, a he came to . he always sp to think aba He rooms make it so, 1 The first 1 distant corn to come for By reason First Sergeai ing member William Daniel Roseborough Weight, 145. “A ch; Second Lieute: The lit of learnir three yeai rather ch college. This ye out and quarterm; a regular List. Perhap: has a rank this year. The facts ever learning to use a gun and s Among other things he is a “ senior. Neither does he like the into print. n t William Rosenfeld (C.E. Course).................................Jefferson,Texas Weight, 125. Height, 5 ft. 7 in. Age, 19. “My mind to me an empire is.” Second Lieutenant Co. “H”; Member East Texas Club. “Rosy” is a star of the first magnitude in theory, but when it comes to practice he can be counted out, for he believes that the afternoons are made for sleeping and he practices what he preaches. He is a great friend of the Doc and his name always heads the sick list; — his poor health is certainly to be regretted. “Rosy” is the “King of the Hellraisers” and can be heard raising Cain with the fish at all hours. It is though that the Commandant’s mistake in placing his name at the wrong end of the promotion list had something to do with this. The fact that he is on the list at all is perhaps a good thing, for until his senior year Rosy was never known to don a uniform — then, however, he went so far as to wear a military overcoat in the summer time. Charles Cecil Schley (E.E. Course)..............................Devine, Texas Weight, 135. Height, 5 ft. 8 in. Age, 21. “I prayed for riches and achieved success.” Second Lieutenant Co. “F”; A. L. S.; Veterans of Lost Cause ’08; Y. M. C. A.; Member G. H. F. C. Schley hails from Devine, a place not shown on the maps — Schley says it’s there just the same. He dropped in at the College three years ago and has since startled the “fish” with his appalling tales of his grandsire’s victory in Santiago Harbor. Schley is a very industrious lad and possesses an ambition to become a Hebrew peddler. Although he lacks the name he is there when it comes to grafting, having worked the fish on everything, from bath tickets to sofa-pillows. He once joined the ranks of LeRoy’s veterans and in three days the victims on his tables barely escaped starva¬ tion. Hence Sbisa has given him a life job. He and Panama worked several days in the E.E. department sweeping up the laboratory. 137 Alexander Schroeter (C. E. Course).........................Double Horn, Texas Weight 165. Height, 5 ft. 11 in. Age, 23. “An honest man’s the noblest work of God.’’ Second Lieutenant Co. “A”; B. C. Tennis Club; Wranglers. cries TY AL.EX No doubt many of those who will turn these pages have read with much interest of the doings of “Chesty Alec” as told in a previous volume, but heretofore your eye has not been gladdened with the sight of this prodigy. Look upon his noble form, gentle reader, and note his manly parts. See the mighty chest that eclipses everything on the campus. Note the flash of his steel grey eye. But why should his chest not swell and his eye not flash? Has he not risen to be a Lieutenant in Co. “A”? And is he not one of the guardians of the campus? Yea, these things are true and right vigilantly does he patrol these grounds in spite of many things which would frighten one not so brave as he. David McDougald Shearer (C. E. Course).........................Lufkin, Texas Weight 160. Height 6 ft. Age, 19. “Woman is but a woman, a good cigar is a smoke.” Lieut. Colonel Regiment; President Senior Class; Editor-in-Chief Long Horn; President Students’ Council; Ross Volunteers; Swastikas; Student Member Athletic Council; Publication Society; Fire Marshall; East Texas Club. Voted — Most Military Senior; Most Dignified Cadet; Best Officer. Shearer is Lieutenant Colonel of the A. M. Army and when he gives a command one is reminded of the stage thunder of the 10, 20, and 30 cent variety. In fact he has frightened several strangers into nervous prostration as they had not been warned and naturally thought that the end of time was at hand. Dave is a hunter of renown and often gathers the fish about him and holds them in open-mouthed astonishment at his mighty deeds of the chase pulled off among his native pines. Loved, honored, and feared he is about as many pebbles as anybody else in these wilds, and as a result is president of everything, from the senior class down; he failed however to land the presidency of the East Texas Club owing to the fact that Rosenfeld put his machine against him 138 .................Houston, Texas Age 22. ;s .”—Von Bolinkosky. • Co. “E” Football Team; Ross iditor Battalion] Secretary and not have much to do with the girls is heart and as soon as he can reap ught that he may be distinguished. ................Greenville, Texas n. Age, 21. upon his like again .”—Shakes peats. Manager A. M. Track Team; eader; Manager Co. “H” Foot- : Popular Cadet; Wittiest Cadet; ;t won ivith a iience ccord- • in the me re- Cat’s mt he N and subject to expulsion fifty times, he srtheless everybody likes Van and Alexander Schroeter (C. E. Cc W eight 16 “An hones Second Lieutenant Or|E STY Ai-EX No d read wi told in a gladdem form, ge chest th. of his st his eye ] “A”? Yea, th( these gr one not David McDougald Shearer (C. Weight “Woman is bu Lieut. Colonel Regiment; Pres President Students’ Council; Athletic Council; Publication Most Military Senior; Most I She when thund fright had r time i Da 1 about at his pines. Loa| as an) of ev however to land the presidency of t put his machine against him Houston, Texas Roy Charles Sigel (M E. Course)........................ Weight, 178. Height, 6 ft. Age 22. “Honesty is nobleness .”—Von Bolinkosky. Captain Co. “E”; Member Houston Club; Manager Co. “E” Football Team; Ross Volunteers; Publication Society; Y. M. C. A.; Editor Battalion-, Secretary and Treasurer Racquet Tennis Club. Sigel hails from Heavenly Houston where in the summertime he is one of the main squeezes of the Standard Oil Co. He is undoubtedly one of the most diligent fellows on the campus as he claims to have never cut a class and that’s going some. Going to reveille is one of his greatest delights and he thinks everybody else should beaffected in the same way. He is a quiet, unassuming sort of a fellow and does not have much to do with the girls but it is said that way back in Iowa he has planted his heart and as soon as he can reap 40 per, wiping engines, he is going to dig it up again. He is the entire M. E. class and by hard work it is thought that he may be distinguished. Tom Van Aalburgh (C. E. Course)................................Greenville, Texas Weight, 160. Height, 5 ft. 9 in. Age, 21. “Take him all in all we shall never gaze upon his like again.” — Shakespeats. Associate Editor Long Horn; Publication Society; Manager A. M. Track Team; Ross Volunteers; Swastikas; Glee Club; Yell Leader; Manager Co. “H” Foot¬ ball Team. Voted —Biggest Wind Jammer; Most Popular Cadet; Wittiest Cadet; Best Xatured Liar. “Tom,” “Van,” “Windy,” “Holland,” “Dutch” ‘Hot Air” and forty-nine others. Like the celebrities of ancient Greece, “Windy” first won the hearts of the public by his ability to windjam with a straight face at all times before any audience or no audience at all—it makes no difference to him. Tom hails from Greenville, the haven of the fair, accord¬ ing to him, and first appealed to our sympathy in the capacity of Jim Crow’s fish. Among other accomplishments he is a writer of some re¬ nown. “Love on a Sofa Pillow,” and “Cupid in a Cat’s Fleece” are among his popular productions. At present he is a member of the Editorial Staff of the Long Horn and feels deeply the weight of its responsibility. His career at A. M. has been an exciting one, subject to expulsion fifty times, he has succeeded in being suspended only twice. Nevertheless everybody likes Van and Van likes everybody. So there you are. 141 Herbert Rudolph Voelcker (A. E. Course)..................New Braunfels, Texas Weight, 147. Height, 5 ft. 8 in. Age, 20. “A rosy little Dutchman from Amsterdam.” Second Lieutenant and Battalion Quartermaster; A. E. Society; P. H. S.; Swastikas; Art Editor Long Horn; Publication Society; Y. M. C. A. Mr. Voelcker, a man who is exceeded in good looks and win¬ ning ways only by Esau, the snake-eater. Herbert has roomed with Cole, A. T., for so long that they can be told apart only by Voelcker’s bow legs. He hasn’t always been a quartermaster. He was once only a “second addish” but he went up and had a long chat with the Bull, and for his reward, behold him yourself. He is the retired commander of the society for the pre¬ vention of the Prof’s chickens becoming too thick. He was elected for life but when he became a night guard he thought it best to retire, but he is still an honorary member and eats as much as of yore. John Willis Wallis (E. E. Course).................................. Cuero, Texas Weight, 165. Height, 5 ft. n in. Age, 22. “I am Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines.” Second Lieutenant Co. “H”; Austin Literary Society; Y. M. C. A.; Member of Veterans of Lost Cause. “Cosine,” hails from the rural districts of Cuero which, according to him, are “wild and woolly.” Entering his g f e , career as a fish Soph he won his title and his spurs shortly after his arrival by delivering a very learned address upon the functions of the cosine with respect to himself and the world in general. Blessed by nature with hair of a decided ferric oxide hue, Cos wins much admiration, but he is not satisfied and is still trying to improve his locks by the use of herpicide, auxilvator and all of the other dopes known to the barber’s art. Once upon a time Cos built a glass playhouse in Bryan society but for some unknown reason a bomb was exploded under it and although he has made a manful effort he has never succeeded in rebuilding it. An authority on all electrical matters, his advice is eagerly sought by King Lear, Cap¬ tain Kidd, and other pirates found only in the E. E. joint. 142 Sequin, Texas ♦ Age, 20. A.; Manager Fencing Club; liter of Battalion] Associate an Decoration Committee, vhisper to some clinging young luch next year and King Lear, f grief. ............Anchorage, Texas Age, 21. e.” vord hear jnius right more ssor uth ever d of :at” 3ods Herbert Rudolph Voelcker (i 3 Weight, i4 ' ‘ ‘ A rosy lit ' Second Lieutenant and Battali Art Editor Long 1 Mr. ning w Herl can be He 1- a “sec the Bu He ventior elected best tc much ; John Willis Wallis (E. E. Coui Weight, 16 “I am Cap Second Lieutenant Co. “H”; accc care afte the wor B Cos still aux C soci und An authority on all electrical m tain Kidd, and other pirates foum Max H. Weinert (E. E. Course)...................................Sequin, Texas Weight, 145. Height, 5 ft. n in. Age, 20. “A gentleman of courtly mien.” Captain and Regimental Adjutant; President Y. M. C. A.; Manager Fencing Club; President A. L. S.; Swastikas; R. V’s; Y. M. C. A.; Editor of Battalion] Associate Editor of Long Horn; Historian Class ’09; Chairman Decoration Committee, Final Ball; Valedictorian Class ’09. Among the many necessary “evils” of this college the night watchman stands out preeminently. Should you desire to know what his duties are, just ask Max Weinert. He has worked this graft for two consecutive years, and strange to say, he has never suffered from loss of sleep. Max is what might be called a civilized Dutchman. He is thoroughly civilized, however, and is not at all danger¬ ous except in the presence of the fair sex. Since coming to A. : M. Max has dropped his Dutch and now speaks United States fluently but sometimes he is overheard to whisper to some clinging young thing, “Ich liebe dich.” No doubt our happy Dutchman will be missed very much next year and King Lear, Captain Kidd, and Kinematics will no doubt shed tears of grief. Harold Edward Whittet (E. E. Course)........................Anchorage, Texas Weight, 135. Height, 5ft. gin. Age, 21. “Give thy thoughts no tongue.” Second Lieutenant Co. ‘‘B”. “HE” or “Grandma” was never heard to utter a word before anyone except King Lear, and the King doesn’t hear much. It is commonly admitted that Whittet has the genius of an Edison in matters electrical. A time honored warrior of Mess Hall Warfare, and a right hand unto Sbisa, he has undoubtedly saved the li ves of more starving cadets than any other agency, unless it be Professor Lomax’s craze for raising chickens to be slain in their youth by heathen cadets. Whittet is a steady easy-going sort of fellow, and whenever he opens his mouth he says something; this cannot be said of his roommate Lee, who makes much noise. H E is a “cat” in all he undertakes and has never failed to deliver the goods on all occasions. 145 Charles LeRoy Wignall (A. E. Course).......................Port Arthur, Texas Weight, 142. Height, 5 ft. 8 in. Age, 19. “A hermit there was who lived in a tent.” Captain and Regimental Quartermaster; A. E. Society; Chess Club; Y. M. C. A. C. L. Wignall, better known as Charley and C. L., once lived in Chicago and he feels greatly honored to be called Yankee. Nevertheless his long residence in Port Arthur has taken the blue part out of him and now he looks and acts just like any other Sand Crab. Although but a second “addish” the first of September, he became a Captain the fifteenth, and that is about the most rapid promotion known at A. M. in some years, if we forget Roseborough’s phenomenal rise to glory. “Wig” has been often heard to say “If everyone had as much intellect and knowledge as I have, this world would be quite different.” We are certain that he is correct. John Sharp Williams, Jr. (An H.)..............................Yazoo City, Miss. Weight, 132. Height, 5 ft. 8 in. Age, 22. “Genteel it is to have soft hands.” Second Lieutenant Co. “F”; President Swastika Dancing Club; President Final Ball; Ross AAdunteers; Stock Judging Team; Vice-President Scientific Agricul¬ tural Association. Behold the silver-tongued orator from old Missip. We didn’t know, however, that he was so gifted until he delivered his famous toast to the class of ’09 at the Junior Banquet. While preparing this speech he used the “A” Co. fish for an audience, and thanks to the skill of Dr. Gilbert only three of them died and it is thought that seven more of them can be discharged from the insane asylum be¬ fore long. John holds the world’s record for the long distance sleep and tries to keep in training all of the time. What time is not used up in sleeping is killed in going to the hospital for oil duty. In fact his favorite expression is: “Fellows just tell him that I am sick.” Williams was neck and neck with Gilbert in the race for lead¬ ing society man until Gilbert was suspended twice and received with open arms both times in Bryan, and Williams has never been able to catch up since. 146 Kge, 19. Luling, Texas s; Tennis Club. , for although le cannot help t everything in ng been so for he is the most oon be a full Charles LeRoy Wignall (A. E. Weight, 14: ‘ ‘ A hermit Captain and Regimental Quar John Sharp Williams, Jr. (An t Weight, 132 ‘ ‘ Gent Second Lieutenant Co. “F”; I Ball; Ross Volunteers; Stock tural Association. Behold the know, howeve: toast to the cla speech he usee skill of Dr. G seven more of fore long. John holds t to keep in tra sleeping is kil favorite expres Williams wa ing society m; with open arms both times in Bryar Whitby Foster Wise (C. E. Course)............................. Weight, 140. Height, 6 ' -i Age, 19. “The wisest of the wise.” Second Lieutenant Co. “H”; Wranglers; Tennis Club. The name and man we have before us do not agree, for although he has never been known to flunk on an examination, he cannot help telling everybody that the next will be his last. He is often seen roaming about the campus, kicking at everything in general and himself in particular. He is undoubtedly the wisest man in the class having been so for twenty years and still he knows very little. Lengthwise he is the most extensive man in the college. If he rooms much longer with “Cosine” he will soon be a full fledged lady killer. Luling, Texas r Members of Class 09 Who Dropped Out. Adams, R. E. Allen, H. B. Anderson, J. S. Barnes, J. F. Bartlett, H. Bittle, G. F. Black, W. A. Blake, R. W. Boatright, S. L. Buck, F. H. Bunnell, F. M. Burns, R. H. Byars, C. G. Caldwell, W. F. Caldwell, J. E. Chase, N. B. Clements, E. D. Cly-mer, C. G. Collins, T. M. Connor, A. R. Creighton, Claud L. Crawford, C. M. Crum, J. B. Dabney, J. Dalton, M. Dansby, D. P. Daugherty, J. S. Davis, L. P. Day, D. M. Decker, S. M. Delameter, B. F. Donnelly, V. J. Drinkard, J. L. BuBose, E. A. Eason, D. I. Easterwood, J. L Estes, J. H. Flowers, M. J. Foscue, G. B. Foster, P. H. Francis, W. C. Galliard, J. G. Giesecke, R. R. Gillean, B. E. Gillespie, R. W. Gooch, F. B. Gracy, J. A. Greer, F. C. Groos, R. Guler, S. H. Hammond, W. R. Harris, J. G. Harris, O. Harrison, E. S. Harvin, H. M. Huermann, E. J. Henry, M. F. Hodges, H. M. Holcomb, J. C. Huettig, J. E. Jackson, R. R. Jahn, R. S. Jennings, J. W . John, J. R. Kennedy, W. Kerr, D. F. Kibbe, P. F. King, V. W. Knolle, Jesse J. Kohfeldt, F. H. Krauskopf, L. H. Krenek, R. F. Leggett, C. W. Lenoir, T. E. Lineburg, C. C. Looney, L. P. Maloney, J. C. Martin, C. A. Martin, J. V. Martin, R. E. Maurin, F. Mayfield, C. R. McHenry, T. F. Miller, A. L. Moore, C. E. Moore, S. V. Morgan, R. H. Murray, J. L. Keibert, J. S. Nevill, Guy F. Newton, C. C. Noble, H. Y. Noguess, W. J. Norwood, E. P. Ohlendorf, A. Paxton, J. F. Pleaslee, O. M. Phillips, J. M. Phillips, L. T. Ragland, J. B. Reagin, O. W. Reddell, T. M. Robinson, G. G. Rosborough, T. C. Roseborough, W. Rotzler, J. F. Rudolph, R. F. Samuel, E. S. Sassman, W. E. Scott, P. H. Sewell, J. L. Smith, C. G. Smith, D. P. Speer, W. F. Stidham, T. B. Sorenson, J. W. Taylor, C. R. Taylor, P. B. Wallace, J. E. B. Ward, H. L. Warnker, E. R. Washburn, C. A. White, J. C. Wier, W. B. Williams, P. W. Wilson, J. W. Wiche, T. S. Young, G. S. C.L.W. 05. Senior Class Hisforv “We have fought a hard fight, and we have won.” Four years of hard work have been done, and in those four years of hard work, during that hard fight, the Class of ’09 has been welded into an association of brotherhood that can be strengthened by time alone. Ever since the day w’hen our Class as Freshmen fought for nearly two hours in the mem¬ orable cane rush of 1905, when we battled against the Upper Classmen until most of us dropped from exertion, ever since then has our class been drawn closer and closer together, and that which has concerned the Class has concerned the ind vidual. As we now look back to the year 1905, we remember that we were then one hundred and ten men stronger in number than we now are We remember that from the first we’ve made ourselves known, and members of our Class were fighting on the gridiron and on the baseball diamond for the victories of the institution that all of us love best, even while we were still “Fish.” Even the strap of the lordly Sophomore could not keep us down. We were about as “green” as the “greenest” when we first arrived, and we succeeded many a time in having ourselves nearly drowned or having some other prank played upon us. However, we learned, and at the same time took pointers for future use. These instructions as “Fish” were certainly put to use in our Sophomore year. The spare time that we had between our studies and corporal stripes was devoted unselfishly in finding entertainment for the “fish.” In these entertainments many a genius in singing, clog-dancing, and of other higher arts, was discovered. The class during this year was especially effective in securing applicants to the literary societies, Glee Club and Dancing Clubs. The Class also holds the record for having sold the largest number of tickets to the natatorium. However, the Class as Sophomores was active along other lines as well, and its members did not for an instant forget the real purpose of their presence here. They took a prominent part in every phase of college life. As the previous year, the Sophomore year also drew to a rapid close—even more so, due to the spread of a dangerous disease. We had developed into the Junior Class, and our Junior year at college is one that we are really proud of. Through thick and thin, through trouble and tranquillity, the class has “stuck” together as few others have ever “stuck.” Throughout the year by certain misfortunes we lost several of the strongest members of our Class, so that by the end of lol the session our number had dwindled down to forty-eight — and only a few of these forty-eight had any hopes of ever becom ng Seniors. Somehow or other when the following session opened we found ourselves back at old A. M. again. As we returned here for our last year’s work, we found many things changed. We found a new military organization here, in the form of two Battalions, and it developed upon our class to put the new r system into good working order. Our Class proved well worthy of the task. We were given the distinction of being the first class with all of its members officers, and as a class and as individuals it has been our endeavor to promote everything that had a tendency toward improving our institution and its military system. And in the future when we look up to the mantlepiece above the cozy fireplace and see the sword hanging there, we shall feel that it has been well earned. An d now our work as college men is completed and most of us are ready to fight for a place in a new era of our lives, — the era for which all previous preparations have been made. It is our wish that each and every one of us shall go out into the world true, honest, stalwart men, whose aim it shall be to further all that which furthers humanity, whose aim it shall be to make a mark in the annals of history, not only for themselves, but also to bring honor to the institution that has given us one of the highest gifts possible—an edu¬ cation. After we shall have left these walls our thoughts will often come back and we will often think of many classmates who have become indeed dear to our memory. Let it not be the fate of any member of the class of ’09 to ever forget the days spent here, the associa¬ tions formed here, and the ties of brotherhood that bind us together. Let us all in after years think of these things and let us, if possible, occasionally return to the institution where we have spent four years of such pleasant and profitable life. And, above all. let us all make a mark in this world of which the Class of ’09 will be proud, and in the meanwhile let us think on the greater world to come. 152 A Senior’s Parting Come, shake, gentle friends and comrades true, Come, shake once more ere I bid thee adieu, Greet me once more in a brotherly clasp And bring back the joys of our life in the past. Brace up, old “chum,” dry thine lur’d eyes, Long years were we “bunkies,” friend, you and I, And ne’er once those eyes so honest and blue, Have glistened as now with life’s sorrows’ dew. But, ah, how it grieves me to see thee no more! And dream of the days when wearied,—heartsore, I shall muse o’er a life e’er nearing its end, And rev’l in the mem’ry of a true trusted friend. Harken to the glamorous din of strife, Beware o’ Time’s sting in the quick flight of life; For see’th thou not grim progress advance? Bathe thee thy mind in the glorious trance. Yet stay the ardor that sits on thy cheek, brother, And stay thee thy courage—yea, for thy mother— For thine bereav’d Alma Mater that hath armed thee That hath trained thy sinews and faculty; Stay thee, I say, and shed just one tear, A last tender token of the love you hold dear. I kiss thee, A. M., ah, tenderly, And e’er shall I cherish thy memory. Tho’ ages raise thee to a hall of fame Or misfortune blemish thy sacred name, Tho’ time yield to us his burden of care, Ne’er shall I forget thee, A. M.,— I swear. 153 CAMPUS VIEWS O vS Junior Class Officers 1910 A. L. Ward ........................................................... President E. P. Arneson .................................................... Viee-President R. E. Adams .............................................. Secretary and Treasurer P. W. McGhee .................................................. Sergeant-at-Arms .............................................. A thletic Monager E. W. Smith ................................................... Class Historian Class Colors: — Sky Blue and White. 155 n— tt— n h fja. JUNIOR CLASS ir ----“vwatt’ j-iss r ' ■ ijiLaii 1 ffeii ' v Mf, wfM: ' Tr- : r|S5r Hiiiw , || H, IIIUj aii The Junior Banquet COMMITTEES ARRANGEMENT COMMITTEE C. W. Leggett, Chairman R. G. Sherrard T. W. Butts T. S. Wyche W. J. Carlin FINANCE COMMITTEE L. Wade, Chairman T. H. Proctor J. S. McIllhenny R. S. Reading E. W. Smith MENU Oysters on the Half Shell Cream of Asparagus Soup Spanish Olives Celery Mixed Sweet Pickles Tenderloin Trout, Tartar Sauce Saratoga Chips Snow Flake Vienna Rolls Fruit de Capon farcie a la Remain Peti Pois Maitre Chicken Patds Salted Jordan Almonds Bananas Souftie a la Subise Stuffed Turkeys, Chestnut Dressing Cranberry Jelly Fountain Cress Salade, French Dressing Fruit Punch A. M. Strawberries Ice cream Assorted Cakes Assorted Fruits Assorted Nuts Raisins Figs Swiss Cheese Snow Flake Cafe Noir Cigars TOASTS. Toastmaster ..................................... Percy McGhee, Jr. “77 e Class” ............................................ A. L. Ward u Sweethearts” ........................................ Owen Sherrill il Athletics” ........................................... E. P. Arneson u Temperance” .......................................... Joe R. John “Future of iqio” ...................................Victor Braunig 157 h, rm Junior Days The happiest days of College life Are those spent in the Junior Year; They’re dotted o’er with pleasant strife. Which College boys hold ever dear. The Junior Year’s the best of fare, A season set between two planes; Behind, the march of upward care, Ahead, the sad farewell refrains. A dream of days that all dawn fair When friendship’s link will ever stay, We build our castles in the air And fondly watch them fade away. . r WTT i As cocoons change to butterflies The Junior climbs to Senior’s band, There we, in the sweet by-and-bye; Will proudly take our glorious stand. O. W. S. ’io. 158 - “-JrfgjU •• •«-Bj j f—“ r 0X3 Junior History Has it really been three long years since we entered the gates of A. M.—as “Fish”? The calendar verifies it, but we seriously doubt the veracity of such a statement. September, nineteen-six—how well we remember that date which was almost as mem¬ orable to us as will be June, nineteen-ten. The sun, not the sun of science, but our sun, the sun of our lives, w-as just beginning to rise over the eastern hills of time, and this, our four years at College, w r as to be the early morning of our day. Everyone knows that the early morning is undoubtedly the best part of the day and this w 7 e hope has been and w ill be the experience of every member of the Class of Nineteen-ten. “Fish” we w r ere, in the truest meaning of the expression, some of us ignorant, some of us willing and some of us obstinate, but it may be safely said, that without an excep¬ tion all of us w r ere green. The first days w 7 ere hard, how ' hard, only a “Fish” can realize, but it w T as not long before w 7 e began to “get next” to some things, at least, and could not be so easily persuaded to become the butt of all .the jokes of the campus. The Christmas holidays proved to be our haven of rest and recuperation for the six long months to follow, and consequently w r e returned feeling much better with regards to the possibility of escaping with our lives. But such is the way of life; w 7 e live only to learn, and though it did take us nine months to do it, we left for the summer vacation much wiser and better men. We had gained the true A. : M. spirit. Most of us had succeeded in passing the Freshman year without any serious disaster. We had learned to look upon life from a more broadened and optimistic point of view, and most important of all, w r e w ' ere for A. M. first, last and all the time. As Sophomores we returned not quite so strong in numbers but much stronger in class spirit, and before the year was over we had ably proved that we w ' ere always “there” when called upon. Our troubles as Sophomores happened to be the troubles of the other four classes as well, so it will be sufficient to say that w 7 e did our part and more. At the opening of our third year we had sadly decreased in numbers. From some three hundred Freshmen w r e now 7 numbered only eighty-four Juniors. But supposing that w 7 e do not lose more than the Junior Class usually does, we will yet graduate the largest class that has ever gone forth from the A. M. College of Texas, and it goes without saying that we will certainly equal, if not excel any of our predecessors in learn¬ ing and ability. These three years, the Class of Nineteen-ten has been more than w 7 ell represented in 159 i t-li il-it liwil t n nrm H il_____in r—flaa-H CZJOZOlJ □cz u d —fc— iLl_ _jL— ■__ifeO_i—(U luc k� -il ) 1 every college undertaking, in every branch of athletics, and always have been and will continue to be for the good of A. M. Our men are to be seen on the gridiron, on the track and on the baseball diamond, in the literary organizations, in Y. M. C. A. work and and in fact, in everything pertaining to college life. Furthermore they are not only there but are doing something, something for their class and their school to be proud of. Great things have been done by ’10 men while here and great things will they do when they have graduated and come face to face with the inevitable battle of life. The glasses clink, the toast goes round, Young thoughts soar high, ’till they have found The greatest toast e’er drank by men — - To A. M. and nineteen-ten. Junior Class Adams, Rufe Edwin.................. .....C. E......... Adickes, Cecil Frederick............. .....C. E......... Adkisson, William Terrel............ .....C. E......... Arneson, Edwin Percival............ .....C. E...... . . . Baker, Louis Amiel.................. .....E. E........ Barwis,, Isaac Griffith............... .....A. E........ Bentley, Charles Nelson............ .....E. E........ Bethel, Mat Spencer................. .....C. E........ Bing, Bradbury Lee.................. .....Agr......... Bittle, George Frederic Howard..... ... . X. E........ Blackman, Gulie Hargrove........... .....Agr......... Braunig, Victor Henry............... .....E. E........ Brice, Allen Houston................ .....C. E........ Burt, Frank Otis.................... .....C. E........ Burgess, B............................ .....T. E........ .............Amarilla, Texas Butts, James William................ .....E. E........ Byars, George Emmett............... .....C. E........ Carlin, William Joseph............... .....M. E....... Christian, Benjamin Humphreys. ...... .....C. E........ Coleman, Marion Mobley............. .....Agr......... Coleman, Nathaniel Pope............ .....M. E........ Cozart, Robert Bouland............. .....M. E........ Crane, William Carey, Jr.. .....C. E........ Crockett, Cecil...................... .....C. E........ Crouch, Jackson Henry.............. .....E. E........ Cunningham, Forrest Herndon....... :.. . .E. E........ Dickerson, Adolph Frank............. .....E. E........ Dorsey, Race Taylor................. .....E. E........ Easterwood, Jesse Lawrence......... .....Agr......... Ehlers, Walter James............... .....A. E........ Elliott, Joseph Earl................. .....A. E........ Ellis, Herbert Eugene............... .....E. E........ Eudaly, Ernest Rogers.............. ......................Hico Eversberg, Otto Louis............... Foscue, Garland Benjamin, Jr........ .....C. E........ Giesecke, Bertram Ernest........... Gist, Byron.......................... .....A. E. Hannay, Robert Edward, Jr.......... .....Agr......... Heuermann, William Gus............. 161 i Ibm) i Hooker, Roger Mills .....................Agr........................San Antonio Hynds, Hugh Grady .......................E. E.........................McKinney Ingram, Henry Lee .......................E. E............................Dallas John, Joe R...............................C. E...........................Coltharp King, Beverly Daniel .....................C. E...........................Wharton Kirschner, Isadore ........................C. E............................. Waco Kleuser, Martin Carl .....................A. E ......................... Gainsville Leggett, W. C.............................M. E ........................ Joplin, Mo. LeRoy, Leo Francis .......................M. E ....................... San Antonio Lewis, Edwin Garrett .....................E. E ........................... Calvert Lillard, Steve A., Jr ......................C. E ...........................Decatur Lochridge, James Lewis ...................C. E.........................Iowa Park McAnelly, Ernest Eugene ................M. E ...........................Devine McConnell, John Posey ...................C. E .......................... San Saba McDonald, William Albert ................E. E ............................ Cuero McIlhenny, James Leslie ..................C. E .......................San Antonio McKay, Chester ...........................E. E ......................... Longview McKay, George ...........................E. E ......................... Longview Menke, Charles Henry ....................Agr ......................... Hempstead Mikeska, Henry J..........................C. E ............................Wesley Miller, Hugh Christopher .................C. E .......................... Brenham Munson, Thurmond Armour ................C. E .......................... Angleton Murray, James Lee ........................E. E ....................Houston Heights Newell, Groene ...........................E. E ..........................Eliasville O’Conor, Thomas, Jr .......................E. E ............................Laredo Pearce, Homer Lewis ..................... C. E ......................... Coleman Proctor, Joseph Harold ...................E. E ..........................Houston Reading, Robert Sherrard ................E. E ......................... Richmond Rushmore, Nelson Robinson ...............E. E ...........................Housten Sherrard, Robert Gibson ..................E. E ........................... Burnet Sherrill, Owen Wade .....................Agr ............................ Kerens Shiels, Robert Theophilus ................ E. E .......................... Leonard Singletary, John N........................Agr ......................... Kirbyville Skeeler, Frank Joseph .................... E. E ............................Orange Smith, Erwin Weir ........................C. E ...........................Denison Snearly, Charles LeRoy .................. E. E .........................Henrietta Stevens, Roy Randolph ...................C. E ......................... Clarendon Stimson, Ora Edward ...................... C. E ..........................Houston Svasta, Frank Steven .....................E. E ..........................Flatonia Taber, Rock Granite ...................... C. E .......................... Houston Tharp, Philip............................. C. E ...........................Houston Thompson, Thomas Edgar .................. C. E ........................... Pearsall Trigg, Kleber Miller ..................... Agr ............................. Bastrop Wade, Lloyd ...............................Agr .......................Corpus Christ! Ward, Arland Langdon ...................Agr........................... Houston Williams, Roy Scott ...................... E. E .......................... Dickens Williford, Carl Lex ...................... M. E ............................Waco Wyche, Tucker Shackelford ............... E. E .......................... Hereford Yeary, W alter Raleigh ...................Agr........................Farmersville 162 c CTo C=Z®ZD I imt —.— i ii j it ) _i VotJ-CuSK SCI 5 0. Sophomore Class Officers 1911 Class Colors Olive Green and White President H. G. Wicke Vice-President ..... Secretary- Treasurer Sergeant-at-arms... Athletic Manager.. Historian ......... . ..G. E. Ehlixger J. C. Lauderdale ____L. H. Herblix ____A. W. Taylor ____C K A VAX ' AUG H Sophomore Class History “To the Glorious Class of Nineteen-eleven—the largest in history; the best in all things, and greatest in the possibilities of the future. May those who come after find easy travel along the path which this class has prepared.” It would take “ Captain” Kidd or “ Jimmy” Nagle many a long day to figure out a better formula for the future greatness of A. M. The Class of Nineteen-eleven is, so far, the largest Sophomore Class ever enrolled at this college. In its first year it numbered two-hundred and sixty; in this, its second year, it has a total of two hundred. The dimensions of the class are still the same and although the line between Wickes, Kahn and Grote contains more than 57 varieties of boys, we find that the average intel¬ ligence has i ncreased startlingly and is at present approaching infinity as a limit. In this line we find all manner of men, from the Teddy Bear, whose good mamma got him a corporalship, to Deadbody, who, it is reported, can distinguish thirty-eight brands by the sense of smell alone. The Sophomores deserve an especial pat on the head for the part they took in the mat¬ ter of athletics. The Junior Class, while in a foolish mood, declared that henceforward class should take the place of company athletics. For the moment everyone was pleased, the Sophomores especially, thinking of the glory they would reap by this arrangement. After mature thought on the subject, the Seniors declared for company athletics. Then the Sophomores, in a spirit of magnanimity, suppressing its natural desire to go out and wipe off the earth with the Juniors and Freshmen, declared also for company athletics. Unlike the present Junior Class, which carelessly and unfeelingly allowed the Class of Nineteen-eleven to hew its own way through the wilderness of Fishy Ignorance to the broad plain of Sophomore Greatness, the Sophomore Class has been constantly and sor¬ rowfully impressed with the general ignorance prevailing in the Class of Nineteen-twelve and has at all times shown a joyful willingness to aid, individually and collectively, all Freshmen along the glorious path they themselves made. “Hazing” is no more—in its place is “Instruction.” Instruction in Oratory and Elocution, Instruction in Music (principally vocal), Instruction in the graceful art of Dancing, the manly art of Self- Defense, and the useful art of Wood and Water Carrying has been heartily and regularly given. If the Class of Nineteen-twelve ever amounts to anything at all, those of Nineteen eleven can congratulate themselves upon having helped convert a herd of aimless know- nothings into men of purpose and action. At one time the future of this class was very, very dim — in fact, some could not see it at all. By a stroke of fortune, however, the members of the class again gathered and have, since their return, so industriously polished their star of Destiny that it today shines like the roof on Jimmy Carson’s face. In a certain time of trouble and agitation, when its assistance and approval meant much, this class showed its remarkably good judgment by choosing the right side of a much mooted question and following a course of action which seemed proper to its membership despite the direful consequences which threatened. The self-reliance developed during this period has been no small part of the “Success auto in which the Sophomores are steering on to graduation and glory. It is universally predicted that in the year of Our Lord 1911 A. M. will unload on Texas the greatest, grandest, and most glorious bunch of well trained, and well informed young Americans in the history of this or any other institution of this fair Southland —boys now, but to be men then—determined in purpose, capable along professional and technical lines, and anxious to be of the good citizenship of this great State, taking up the responsibilities which their fathers have planned should be carried forward by posterity. 16G - ■ ■ I r ' -- rw ! rr - ' S - •■ M • , ' jyifc, ’ Mil ' if v ik ' v • .•• ' . L‘.. : . ' ' ■ rr I SOPHOMORE AGRICULTURE Sophomore Class r iM? T ■jeer ECO Agnew, Allen Austin....... Allen, William Eugene..... Baade, John............... Barnes, George Wallace____ Barthelow, Elias Jefferson Bayne, Harvey.............. Bechert, Fred John......... Boyett, Horace............. Brandt, Otto Frederick. ... Breihan, Albert William.... Briscoe, Will Pell.......... Brown, Ben McCulloch. . . . . Brown, Claude.............. Brown, Henry Powell Brynat, William Thoreau... Buchanan, John Dixon...... B ush, Thomas Todd.......... Carey, Richard, Jr.......... Carrington, Henry.......... Carroll, John Gustave...... Carter, Tom Jefferson...... Cass, James Henry........... Cavitt, John Sheridan....... Christian, James Russel Clark, Samuel Welch....... Cochran, Walker........... Cock, Calvin Earnest....... Collins, Clyde Otto......... Corlett, Ross Harold....... Courtney, George Larkin. . . Cos, Henry Taylor.......... Cretcher, Jesse Caleb....... Dallmyer, Chas. Dietrich. . . Darst, Thomas Bradford. . . . Davidson, Howard Calhoun. Davis, Don Oran............ Davis, John Fuller......... . R. E......................... Ravenna . E. E............................ Kosse . C. E............................. Waco . Agr.......................Corpus Christi . C. E........................... Laredo .A. E.......................... Crockett .M. E......................Corpus Christi . C. E.............................Bryan . E. E..........................San Diego . C. E...........................Bartlett .C. E.......................... Fulshear .M. E......................... Rockport .E. E............................Mathis .E. E......................... Hillsboro . E. E............................Bryan .C. E...........................Bellevue .E. E........................Sabine Pass . C. E...........................Bay City . E. E.........................Galveston . E. E............................Celeste • M. E........................Valley Mills . E. E............................Bryan • E. E............................Dallas .E. E.......................... Houston • C. E.........................San Marcos . E. E ............................Venus . C. E......................... Henrietta .M. E............................Pettus .E. E..........................Hereford • E. E...........................Milford .T. E......................... Brenham • Agr..........................Richmond .C. E.......................... Wahrton .Agr..........................McKinney . C. E.....................College Station mi:: in i I-pi— t —l r—IFT Dickerson, Walter Edward............... C. E.............................Cuero Dinter, Henry Anton .....................E. E............................ Cuero Dodson, Calvin Phillips................... E. E.......................... Leonard Dorsey, William Lawrence................ E. E.......................Nacogdoches Dotson, Cecil Garland.......... Dunbar, Abel Lincoln.......... ..........A. E........... Dwyer, Tome Joe............... ..........M. E........... Eggert, Ernest Gus............. ..........A. E........... Ehlinger, George Elo........... .......... A. E........... Erwin, Sam Lee................. ..........E. E........... Evetts, John McGraw........... ..........A. E........... Fabra, Hilmar.................. ..........E. E........... Figh, John Rufus .........................E. E............................ Dallas Fischer, Herbert .........................C. E..............................Wall Fischer, Harrison Howard ................M. E.......................Port Arthur Fitzhugh, Lafayette Henry ...............C. E.............................Dallas Ford, Fred Darrell....................... C. E.............................Bryan Fordtran, Benjamin Franklin .............E. E..........................Industry Foreman, Jesse Royal .....................C. E.............................Bowie Forsgard, Charles Henry .................E. E............................. Waco Forsyth, James Milen .....................E. E.........................McKinney Frazier, Bruce ............................Agr.............................Belton Fries, John ...............................M. E..........................Houston Giesecke, Bertram Ernest ................A. E.....................College Station Gilbert, Clarence Leslie ..................E. E.........................Smithville Gilson, Maury Barton ....................M. E........................... Calvert Gohlman, Harry Davis, Jr .................M. E.......................... Houston Granger, Warren .........................E. E..........................Greenock Gray, Oscar Henry .......................E. E.......................San Antonio Grote, Henry Fritz .......................Agr.............................Mason Haile, Charles Radcliffe .................C. E...................Fort Apache Ariz. Hallmark, Roy ............................M. E....................... Brownsville Hanna, Parker Davis .....................Agr..........................Galveston Hannay, Allen Burroughs ................Agr.........................Hempstead Harrison, Carter Harrel .................A. E.............................Waco Heidelberg, Frank Thomas ................C. E..........................Houston. Helm, Fielding ............................Agr.............................Clifton Henderson, Clifton Morton ...............Agr........................Van Alstyne Herblin, Louis ............................T. E............................Austin Holcomb, Oliver Cowen ...................E. E............................. Cisco House, Edward R.........................E. E..........................Corsicana Huffhines, Claude Lee ...................C. E............................. Dallas Huffhines, William Ewing ................C. E........................ Richardson Huston, Hamner ..........................C. E..........................Fort Bliss Itz, Felix .................................C. E.....................Fredericksburg Jennings, Joseph William .................Agr.........................Martindale Jobson, William Alanzo ...................E. E..........................Mesquite Johnson, James Alfred ....................C. E.............................Bryan 169 D23 L feUL-L-J Johnson, Meville Lockett ....... Johnson, Thomas James .......... Kavanaugh, Claude .............. Koley, Allan James............. Koons, Joseph V................. Krauskopf, Edward Max........ Krueger, Carl Clifton.......... Lamar, McDuffie Cain........... Langdon, Will Farrar.......... Lauderdale, Joe Cyrus.......... Lawler, Horace Abner.......... Lee, Don ......................... LeMay, Sonley Robert .......... Lindley, Thomas Lee Pendleton Lindsey, Andrew Jackson ....... Louwien, Henry................. McAdams, Edward............... McCraw, Miller................. McCulloch, Gordon............. McElree, Robert Burrow....... McFarland, James Lee .......... McMahan, Louis................. Man, J. Ralph................... Mansfield, Henry S............. Marks, Sylvan Haase........... Maris, Clarence Eugene ........ Martin, Albert Charles......... Meek, James Weston ............ Metcalfe, Thomas Pryse........ Millender, Joseph Ermunde..... Miller, Melvin Jasper Montemoyer, Rudecindor........ Moore, Carlyle Benton ......... Moore, Walter Scott........... Morris, Charner................ Morrison, William Allie........ Moser, Ernest Frederick ........ Moses, Carter Norton........... Nagle, John Marion............. Neighbors, Allen Huddleston... Netherwood, Joseph Stanley. ... Nugent, Clyde Wellington O’Hair, William Robert ......... Palmer, Henry Brewer... ...... Parks, Lee Decatur ............. Patton, Douglas................. Peace, Harley Moore............ E. E.............. Stockdale E. E.............................Waco E. E...........................Houston E. E.......................... Timpson M. E.............................Nada C. E.....................Fredericksburg M. E.......................San Antonio M. E......................... Navasota C. E..........................Hutchins C. E........................ Somerville C. E.......................Nacogdoches C. E........................ .San Angelo C. E...........................Crockett Agr.......................... Wortham Agr........................... Regency E. E...........................Bellville C. E ............................ Bedias M. E............................ Dallas E. E........................ Clarksville E. E.............................Venus E. E........................ Santa Anna E. E .......................... Whitney Agr ............................Decatur M. E .......................... Houston T. E .........................Groesbeck E. E .......................... Franklin Agr .............................Mason Agr ........................... Houston Agr ............................Pearsall E. E .......................... Houston Agr ............C. Victoria Tamps, Mexico Agr ........................Van Alstyne Agr .............................Brady Agr ......................... Henderson M. E .........................Pottsboro Agr ............................. Dallas E. E ............................Burnet C. E .............................Manor A. E ............................ Shiner M. E .........................Galveston E. E .......................... Coleman C. E ............................. Dunn C. E ........................... De Leon E. E .......................Nacogdoches C. E .........................Wills Point 170 Pearce, Rufus Burleson............ ..... C. E............ Pendleton, George Cassity.......... ..... C. E............ Peter, Lewis Sim.................... ..... E. E ........... Peterson, Edwin Xathan............ .....E. E........... Pickett, Guy........................ ..... M. E ........... Poole, Herbert Marshall........... .....C. E............ Potthast, Adolph Hans.............. .....C. E............ Probandt, Felix Brockman.......... .....C. E............ Puckett, David Mills............... .....C. E............ Ratliff, Frank Allen............... ..... C, E............ Ray, Sam Hawkens.................. .....Agr. ........... Reavis, George Lucian.............. Robbins, Asa John.................. ..... M. E. .......... Roberts, William Campbeli......... ..... C. E............ Robinson, George Wilmer........... .....E. E........... Rosa, Ralph R ...................... .....E. E........... Rose, William Seymour. Jr...... ... ..... E. E ........... Rudloff, Ernest Williams........... .....E. E........... Rugel, Daniel Erierson............. .....E. E........... Sanders, Benjamin Toombs........... ..... C. E............ Sandford, Charles Edwin........... ..... C. E ............ Sanford, Frank Thornton........... ..... E. E ............ Scherer Philip Huffman............. .....M E ........... Schley, Washington Hunter, Jr..... .....Agr ............ Schroeder, Edwin Alfred........... ..... A. E ........... Schwab, Leon Charles.............. ..... M. E. .......... Seward, Clay Lugenburg............ .....Agr ............ Shaw, James Bartholomew.......... ..... E. E ........... Shock, Ernest Duffuld............. ..... E. E ........... Shropshire, Otis.................... ..... E. E. ........... Sims, Alvin Vernon................. ..... T. E ............ Smith, James Wright................. ..... T. E ............ Smith, Richard...................... ..... E. E ............ Speed, Charles Coulson.............. ..... Agr ............ Spence, Eugene Vierling............ ..... C. E. ........... Spencer, William Wofford........... ..... M. E ........... Sterling, John William............. .....Agr ............ Stewart, Thomas.................... ..... E. E ........... Summers, Egii........................ ..... C. E ............ Taylor, Arthur Winston............. ..... E. E ............ Taylor, Hany Ray................... ..... Agr ............ Taylor, Lee Thomas.................. ..... C. E. ........... Taylor, Mount....................... ..... E. E ........... Terry, Laban Henry................. ..... E. E ........... Thanheiser, Leo Otto................ ..... E. E ............ Thomas, Julian Baldwin.............. ..... M. E ........... Thomas, Hugh Wesley................ ..... C. E. ........... Thompson, H icks Ellington........... ..... E. E ............ 171 1 c -l ii—ir — Thummel, Chester Arthur.................M. E Todd, Douglas Hector Baxter............E. E. Trickery, William Walter...............C. E. Walker, Herbert Wilson.................C. E. Walker, Rex Robert......................E. E. Watkins, Homer Bailey...................C. E. Weaver, Spencer E........................E. E. Welborn, George Maldon.................E. E. Whipkey, Walter Wells..................M. E. Wickes, Henry Gillette...................E. E. Williams, Ralph Blosston.................M. E. Williams, Tom Samuel.....................M. E. Williams, Thomas Spaulding...............E. E. Williamson, Howard Hood ................Agr.. Wilson, Claude...........................E. E. Wolters, Edgar Charles..................C. E. Woods, Edward Greenlief.................C. E. Wood, Judson Hiram, Jr ...................Agr.. Woods, Allen.............................C. E. Wood, Henry Andrew.....................M. E. Woods, Hoy A............................C. E. Wright, Fisk..............................E. E. . Corsicana . Plainview .... Sanger . Galveston ____Trinity .....Bowie Santa Anna . . Palestine - . Colorado . Wheelock . . Leesville .... Cuero . . . . Celeste .... Bedias . . Florence . . . . Shiner Enid, Okla. . . Sherman .. Corsicana .. Brenham . . . Newton .....Waco mEnzi Freshmen Class Officers NINETEEN-TWELVE Class Colors Pearl Gray and Purple President ......................................................... P. S. Devine 1 7 ice-President ................................................ J ohn Scarborough Secretary-Treasurer ............................................... R. E. L. Evans Sergeant-at-arms .................................................... J. J. Cocke Athletic Manager .............................................. Jess Scarbrough Historian .................................................... C. H. Griesenbeck V FRESHMAN ENGINEERS Hc M The Freshman Agriculture Class On the twenty-first day of September, 1908, the Freshman Class launched on its four year career of college life. Many of us had been anticipating, from time immemorial, the day when we should enter old A. : M. That day had now arrived. From a distance, it seems to be one of happiness and joy. But now, when you are seated in the railway car, it begins to seem otherwise. You think of the happy times you have had with this girl and with that one; of the kiss your sweetheart gave you when you said good-bye for the last, last time; of the school fellows who are still plodding their way through the dis¬ trict school; and last, of the mother, who so often had soothed and comforted you in your boyhood troubles. Then your thoughts turn toward the future. Your memory brings forth, one by one all the tales and stories you have ever heard about the terrible Sopho¬ mores. You imagine the hardships, but do not even dream of the good times that are the Freshman’s due. Inwardly you begin to tremble. When you arrive at college, you see the old boys greeting each other affectionately, but there are no friends to greet you. You think yourself utterly deserted. However, this is not the case, for you are met by a recep¬ tion committee which helps you to register, and to find a room. That is the manner in which most of us arrived at college. Our first few days here we spent in our rooms. We were expecting the Sophomores to be upon us at any moment. They did get us once or twice, but only in fun. They Li£L Iff” - CZlHtzb ' P l| merely wished to teach “Fish” not to be fresh, and soon we found out that they were not half so bad as they were thought ' to be. Consequently by the time our first class meeting was called to order, we Freshmen had ventured from our rooms, and had become well acquainted with each other. Thus we were able to elect officers of ability. Our days of loneliness were passed. We had become full-fledged A. : M. cadets, and have ever since been able to perform our duty faithfully. In many respects the Freshman class might be called a model one. It is well advanced in athletics, does not lag behind intellectually, and has a sound moral standard. Our athletic qualities are not deficient by any means. We are doing our share of work on the football squad, and in company ball we are even better. The majority of the men on company teams are Freshmen. When baseball season rolls around, many will be surprised at the amount of talent we have among us. In baseball our record will be a great deal better than in football. We are also represented in other branches of athletics. Boxing matches are occasionally held, in which any cadet can participate. In these the Freshman generally holds his own, and sometimes gains a decision over his opponent. We have also several good wrestlers, and eight candidates for the track team. The class of Nineteen-twelve is probably the sturdiest and most vigorous that ever struck A. M. College. It is generally thought, that if one is an enthusiastic athlete, he loses interest in other matters, and allows his intellectual qualities to become dormant. Well, if this is the case, we are certainly an exception to the rule, for we are well up in our studies. From these facts I conclude that we have made an excellent start in our college life. Let us live up to that start. Let truthfulness ever direct our tongues; let honor guide our actions; let not any of our members be stricken with misfortune; but instead, let us now and at the conclusion of our life in this institution, give fifteen “rahs” for Nineteen-twelve and fifteen “rahs” for Old A. M. 170 REE - M ■r aAtM 4 ©y CZQXD r--jr; CUfc; trr.wgfflgMf ■ l i� r i w $ Freshmen Adams, Grady Eugene .......... • • • Agr. ............ Adams, Quinlan ................. . . -E. E ............ Allard, Ira Lennis ............. . . .M. E ............ Allen, Henry .................. . . .E. E............ Altgelt, George Adolph ....... • • Agr ............ Ansley, Raymon ................ .. .C. E............ Atwell, Charles Simpson ....... . . .C. E............ Avent, Hugh P ................. . . .E. E............ Baker, Searcy, Jr .............. .. .C. E........... Ball, William Armour ......... . . . E. E ............ Barker, Charles ............... • • • Agr ............. Batchelor, T. L ................ . . .C. E........... Bean, Orendorf ................ . . .E. E. ........... Beringer, George Henry ....... . . .M. E ........... Birmingham, Robert Clove ..... • • ■ Agr ............ Blackwell, Eric Reginald ..... Block, Jake Albert... ......... Bowers, Harry Toulman ....... . . .E. E ............ Bowman, Paul Walter ......... Brown, Joe Joshua ............. • • • Agr ............ Brown, John Steen ............ . . .C. E. ........... ................... live Broyles, Gordan ............... .. .E. E ............ Burchard, Sam Houston ........ . . .C. E ............ Bush, Thomas Todd ............. . . .C. E ............ Butler, Jesse Vernon .......... . . .C. E ............ Byrom, James Fred ............. . . .E. E ............ Calloway, W. H................ .. .C. E ............ Cape. Edward Matthew ........ . . X. E ........... Caruthers, Robert Bruce ...... . . X. E............ Clark, Edward Arthur ......... .. X. E ............ Clark, Roy Clayton ............ . . X. E ............ Clayton, Thomas Henry ........ . ..E. E............ Coble, William Guthrie ' . ....... . . .E. E ............ Cocke, Joseph James, Jr ........ Cock eh am Wallace. Ei.t.tson . . . M E ........... Coffey, Fred Sam .............. . . .E. E ............ Courtney, Olden Key .......... . . . M. E ........... Cox, Romeo Willis ............. • • • Agr ............ 177 n ( i vs i Cunningham, Estell Young ................Agr.. Curtin, William Henry....................E. E. Dahlgren, Carlos Ernest.................E. E. David, John P.............................C. E. Davidson, Toxey Lee......................M. E Davis, Landon Vardow....................C. E. Dent, Forrest Cox........................C. E. Devine, Patrick Sarsfield.................C. E. Dickson, John Lafayette..................E. E. Early, Julius Buck.......................C. E. Egan, John Thomas ........................Agr.. Eppler, Henry Gilford....................C. E. Ericson, Eric William.....................E. E. Evans, Robert Edward Lee...............M. E. Everett, Dell Johnson....................E. E. Ezell, Rupert Thomas.....................C. E. Farmer, Joseph Sayers ....................Agr.. Ferrell, Raymond Wesley................E. E. Findley, James Newton...................M. E. Fischer, Bush.............................M. E. Francis, Andrew Jones ....................Agr.. Fuchs, Benjamin Louis ....................Agr.. Gaines, Carroll Montgomery..............C. E.. Gardner, Conrad..........................E. E. Garretson, Lester Everett ................Agr.. Gaudian, Will............................M. E. Geren, Preston Murdock..................E. E.. Giesecke, Martin Carl....................M. E. Gillespie, Steen...........................E. E. Glover, John Frye........................E. E.. Goggan, Walter H........................ A. E.. Gonzales, Jose de la M., Jr...............E. E. Goodwin, William Mulvey.................E. E.. Gough, Andrew Baily.....................E.E.. Govett, Aldus Victor.....................E. E.. Gray, Charlie G..........................E. E. Graves, John Warren.....................C. E.. Gregory, Robert Medbury................C. E.. Griesenbeck, Clyde Hugo.................A. E.. Griffin, William Richard.................A. E.. Haber, Sidney.............................C. E.. Hall, William Lucius, Jr..................E. E. Hargrett, Frederick......................E.E. Harrell, Raymond........................E.E. Hart, Silas...............................M. E. Haynes, David Houston...................C. E. Heller, Joe Henry ........................Agr.. Hinnant, John, Jr.........................C. E. ........... Corsicana ............ Houston ..........San Antonio ..............Mexia ............Wharton ..... Sulphur Springs ...........Lovelady .............Laredo .............Velasco ............... Paris ............. Denton ...............Cisco ..........Fort Worth ............. Lanana ........... Longview Carlsbad, New Mexico ........... Junction .......... Granbury ...........Hubbard ............ Burton ......College Station ........Round Rock ............Bay City ........... Granbury ....... Friendswood ..............Dallas ........... Sherman ........San Antonio ........San Antonio .........San Antonio ........... Houston ............ Laredo ..........Beaumont .......... McKinney ............. Seguin ..............Cisco ........... Meridian ... ....Corpus Christi .........San Antonio ............. Bryan .............. Waco ............Wahiton .........Texarkana ..........Grandview ...........Seymore ............Pearsall ..............Buda .....Sulphur Springs 178 m Hohn, C ESar .............................Agr.. Horton, Alfred Leslie....................E. E. Hubbard, Frank Vincent..................E. E. Hudson, Taylor...........................C. E. Humphreville, James Blake...............C. E.. Hunt, John Charles.......................C. E. Hunt, Noah Houston......................E. E. Imboden, Daniel Carrington ...............Agr.. Jackson, Adolphus Rutherford............C. E.. Johnson, Thomas Lorraine................C. E. Johnson, William Byron..................M. E. Jordan, Charles Benjamin.................E. E. Kelly, Harry Joseph......................C. E. King, Tom..................................E. E. Langford, Edwin Albert..................C. E. Lassiter, J. B., Jr.........................E. E. Lee, John Van Noy .......................Agr.. Leigh, John Bush........................C. E. Lindau, Alfred............................A. E. Lochte, Harry Louis.....................«E. E. Luhn, Graham Daniel.....................C. E. McCown, Thomas Rayne ...................Agr.. McCrosky, James Harrison, Jr ..............Agr.. McCullough, Robert Eager...............C. E. McDowell, J. T., Jr.......................M. E. McEachern, Carl Angus...................C. E. McElroy, Howard.........................C. E. McMillan, Frank Ney .....................Agr.. McMullan, Theodore Clifford.............C. E. Maddox, Alvin Newton....................C. E. Mangum, Raleigh Lee.....................E. E. Manor, William Roscoe...................M. E Mansfield. Bruce Jefferson...............E. E. Martin, Samuel Paul......................E. E. Meador, Fred.............................E. E. Meece, Brown Louis......................E. E. Meyer, Willie Sims.......................E. E. Miller, J. D., Jr..........................C. E. Milner, Yancey Arnold... ................Agr.. Mistrot, Gustave Antoine, Jr..............C. E. Montgomery, Fred. Lawrence..............C. E. Moore, Sam Gunnell......................E. E. Morley, Marcus D.........................M. E Murph, Benjamin Oscar...................E. E. Nave, Gordon Fletcher...................M. E Newton, Lasser ...........................Agr.. O’Connor, Daniel.........................E. E. Owen, Arthur George .....................Agr.. 179 .....Yorktown .....Wheelock .....Kaufman. ....... Belton ......Houston ........Bowie ......Oakwood ........Austin ......Houston .........Lissie . . . San Antonio ........ Brady ....... Orange .......Victoria ..... Sherman .....Clarksville .....Dodd City .... Huntsville ... . San Antonio Fredericksburg ......Houston ......Whitney ......Bay City ......Houston ....... Athens .......Austin ... .San Marcos .......Calvert Sulphur Springs .....Palo Pinto . . . . Sabine Pass .........Elgin .....Columbus .........Bryan ......Saint Joe . . . . Livingston ......Jefferson ....... Gustine .College Station ......Houston ......Corsicana .........Paris .... Fort Worth .........Frost ........Shiner ........Milano ........Laredo . . Double Bayou 4Slu— i iWr CZO:iZi cpq Paine, H. A., Jr............... Paine, Otis Warren........... Partridge, Roscoe Conklin.... Paschall, J. Carroll.......... Patton, Julian Smith.......... Paul, Raymond Charlie....... Perrin, Harvey............... Pitts, John Walter........... Poole, Donald Keller........ Ragsdale, Thomas Milton..... Robertson, Fonzie Eugene.... Robertson Henry Stuart...... Robertson, Lane.............. Robinett, Wiley George...... Robinson. Albert Call........ Rockwood, Robert Obenchain. . M. E........... Houston . M. E..................Houston Heights . M. E.......................... Munday .E. E...........................Denton . T. E.........................Henderson .E.E .........................Galveston . A. E........................San Antonio . E. E..........................Onalaska . Agr...........................Bay City .E.E ..........................Muldoon .E.E ............................ Marlin .E.E ...........................Houston . C. Ei.........................Ballinger . C. E.........................Huntsville .E.E .......................... Houston . E. E..........................Wharton Rodriguez, R. Rodrigo ....................E. E............San Luis Potosi (Mexico) Rogers, Asa Edward ......................Agr.............................. Kyle Rogers, Walter Cary .....................M. E............................. Waco Romberg, Carl Bernhard ..................E.E........................... Holland Routh, Joseph Thomas .....................Agr........................... Ballinger Rust, Lloyd Gates ........................C. E .......................... Wharton Russell, Benjamin Franklin ............... C. E ............................. Baird Rutherford, William Randolph ...........E.E ...................... Weatherford Scarborough, Jess .........................Agr ............................Abilene Scarborough, John ........................E.E ......................... Corsicana Schlom, Charles Lyman ................... C. E ..........................Houston Schmitz, John Franz .......................E. E ........................... Denton Scott, Joseph Boyle .......................M. E ............................Clifton Sealy, Abner .......s....................E.E ............................ Ennis Shiller, Joseph Frank ....................M. E ...........................Victoria Short, Jim Blanton .......................Agr ............................Decatur Shutt, Leroy Alfred ......................M. E .......................... Ganado Slider, William Harvey ...................Agr ..........................Comanche Smith, William Jordan Joseph .............Agr ............................. Dallas Smylie, William Robert ...................E.E .......................Hale Center Smith, Alva B.............................Agr ...............................Mart Sory, Eugene .............................C. E ..... .................Mt. Enterprise Souther, Sim Curse .......................Agr ...........................Rosebud Spooner, Miller Sayers ...................E.E... ........................Gonzales Stallwor-th, Ira ...........................Agr ...........................Rosebud Stephens, Harry ..........................C. E ...........................Denison Sterzing, Grover Henry ...................C. E ............................ Austin Stewart, Joe Edgar .......................C. E .............................Sandy Thaxton, Harold .......J..................M. E ............................Mason Tigner, Clarke .............. . .............E.E ............................. Juliff Tigner, William Nolan ....................E.E .............................Juliff Tompkins, Harry.......................... T. E .........................Pilot Point 180 i®r rr, m , m I Whence conies that scent of lighted “stinker,” ’nd chaotic sound of fierce uproar, Punctuated with merry clinker,— Must truly be h—l’s very door. II What roar’s that, like a tropic tempest, “The gov’nor said to the gov’nor?” Just testing Archimedes’ simplest? Sounds like quaffs of a senator. III What means that shrill unearthly screamer, ' “ Fifteen men on a dead man’s chest?” Can ' t be the jargon of a sleeper, Xor other creature heaven blest. IV Whence comes that awfully dreadful howl, That breaks the stillness of the night ? Who is “scabbing” on the horned owl, Or imitates a kitten fight? Ah! ’tis a spirit that haunts thy slumber,— The “Junior” spirit of nought-nine, That guards thy Class’s lessened number. And keeps vigil with brimming stein. r—lai—i jAJ, 1IZE3EO r i f“ ' ' S n$ CZSlZD f—Hil i Two Year Course in Agriculture First Year. Abbey, Walter Edwin ...............................................League City Aguilar, Elvy ................................................Alajuela, Costa Rica Baker, Allen Moore ....................................................Carthage Barrow, Ralph ........................................................Beaumont Beck, Ernest Alonzo ....................................................... Vera Beck, Lucius Harry ........................................................ Vera Blesse, Frederick Victor ..............................................Eagle Pass Brookshire, Charles R.................................................. Granger Caldwell, John Elisha ............................................... Brownwood Cannon, Oliver G....................................................... Bellville Darbyshire, Russell Oliver .............................................. El Paso Durrenberger, Albert F................................................ Giddings Eppright, John Thomas ....................................................Manor Fisher, Roy Kenner ................................................... Galveston Fly, John .............................................................. Seagoville Howell, Horace James ................................................. Belmont Hull, Edwin Sealy .....................................................Carthage Irvine, James Wilson ......................................................Miles January, Haskell ........................................................Ponder Kahn, Sylvan D .....................................................Hallettsville Keeble, Jesse Oliver .....................................................Elgin Laake, Ernest William .................................................New Ulm Laird, Robert Simms ................................................... Rockdale Lander, Oscar .......................................................... Victoria McDuff, Sylvester E ................................................. Grandview Pace, William Dee ....................................................Grandview Parker, W. E .............................................................Ozona Schneeman, Max ........................................ Ozona Stiles, James Oran ........................................................Thrall Thompson, Robert Roy ..................................................Bellville Von Rosenberg, Wesley ..................................................Austin Wilson, Paul R ......................................................Liberty Hall Wright, Lon Addie .......................................................Milford Second Year Lanford, Lawrence Lee .................................... .............Blanket Maness, Mark C................................................... College Station Marburger, Arnold ...................................................... Cistern Martin, Seth Herman .....................................................Mason Nored, Robert Vinson ................................................Fort Worth Stubbs, George David .................................................. Wortham 182 i— ir £ i r -i l l n LL A jJ Electives Borden, LeRoy.............. Chartier, Curtis Carl....... De Ware, Charles Allen.... Dreiss, Franz............... Evetts, John McGraw....... Hamilton, Louie Armpestead Hyatt, John Joseph......... Kincaid, Edgar Ryan........ King, Horace Stodard....... Leggett, Charles William... McMillan, Luther Buchard. . Martin, John................ Rogers, James Curren....... Weaver, Curtis.............. Williams, Charles Byler.... .........Fort Worth .............. Paris ...........Jefferson ........San Antonio .........McKinney .............Bryan Deming, New Mexico ........San Antonio .......Glasco, Kans. .........Joplin, Mo. ............ Archer .............Tilden .............. Kyle ............Abilene ..........Colorado Post Graduates Bean, Benjamin.......... Casey, Paul Duane...... Crockett, James......... Moore, George Flemming . Kirbyville . . . Tuscola . . . Prosper Fort Worth Summary of Students Post Graduates ..........................................................4 Seniors ............. 49 Juniors................................................................88 Sophomores...........................................................211 Freshmen.............................................................216 Electives........ 17 Two Year Men..........................................................55 Total Enrollment..................................................640 183 E31QP3 r -igpcg Summary of Graduates by Courses Year German Latin Greek French Spanish Science Lit. Math. 1878 1 1 O O O 3 1879 8 5 3 5 6 7 3 1880 O 3 1 O O 5 4 From the opening of College in 1876 to its reorganization in 1880, the students were electives. Year I—A. G.R. II—M. E. III—C. E. IV—E. E. V—T. E. VI—A. E. 1881 1 1882 12 O 1883 O 8 1884 3 11 .1885 3 8 O 1886 3 8 1887 1 9 O O 1888 7 5 5 1889 5 3 11 1890 7 3 4 1891 6 6 . 6 1892 7 7 12 1893 8 1 6 1894 10 6 16 1895 8 8 11 1896 7 6 9 iSgy 6 7 14 1898 11 7 5 1899 9 9 4 1900 7 8 9 1901 6 6 7 1902 6 7 J 3 1903 I 17 19 1904 4 10 22 i 9°5 19 8 10 2 1906 9 7 16 8 3 3 1907 10 2 20 12 3 1908 J 7 7 14 8 3 Total 181 196 2 33 3 ° 9 3 % 27.74. 30.04 35 - 7 ° 4-73 1.36 •43 1 —lipl— 184 I EjI 1 I czzEXn c=Si=] y—— 1 1 Statistics The statistic questions which were handed out to the students during the fall term were answered in a very creditable manner and the following results were obtained from the answers: Ninety-seven and six-tenths per cent of the Corps want a Long Horn. Of these some will take two or three. The average age was found to be nineteen years and three days, varying from sixteen to twenty-six. The weight varied from ninety-eight to two hundred and seventy pounds with the average one hundred-forty-four and five-tenths pounds. The average height was five feet eight and four-tenths inches. The reasons assigned for coming to A. M. were somewhat varied. Educational betterment along technical and scientific lines seemed to predominate. However, some naughty ones said: “Parental persuasion,” “Ignorance,” “Lord only knows.” Still others came: “To stay” (Kittle), “To compete with the gas manufacturers” (Van Amburg), “To become prominent” (Cosine), “To get a degree, kind not specified” (Rife). Ninety-five per cent of the students have a definite aim in life. Ninety-two per cent are satisfied with the present course of instruction, while others say there should be more teachers and equipment. Some object to Physics and Chemistry. Ninety-one per cent expect to follow their course after leaving college, others will take more advanced work, while one boy said: “If I can get a job.” Practically all the students work more or less during the summer, leaving only four per cent on the idle list. Of these some say: “As father directs.” “I never work,” “I sleep.” The most pleasant experiences have been: The trip to Houston, eating Thanksgiving dinner, sleeping through reveille, witnessing athletic contests, cooking chickens, dreaming, the Y. M. C. A. Social. The most harrowing experiences of cadets have been: The first night, guarding the flag pole, going to reveille, eating Sbisa’s steak, studying chem. and examinations. While only seventy-four per cent of the cadets like military, ninety-four per cent admit that it has helped them in some way. Only fifty-four per cent of the students frequent the library. Of the others, some claim they haven’t the time. Scientific and technical books, fiction, current events, clas¬ sical novels, while a few still cry out “Tip Tops” as the kind of reading matter preferred. 185 n wn Some favorite amusements of the cadets are: The Lyceum Course, witnessing athletic contests, drilling, reading, dancing, viewing scenery from box cars, and cooking. About thirty-six and one-tenth per cent of the students smoke with an average cost per annum of $15.67. The average expenses per annum while here including maintenance, trust fund, medical fee, etc., are $319.53. To the question: Who works the Profs most? many answered; “The Seniors” and “the Fish.” Some said: “Nobody.” Still limiting the answers to individuals, “Red” Easterwood, Joe John and Sergeant Christian came in order given. The worst habit of the Faculty? Giving sixty demerits, too many quizzes, flunking cadets, severity on athletics, asking boys to resign, they have none (handwriting recog¬ nized as member of the Faculty). Pleasures of the student body? Witnessing athletic contests, the Lyceum Course, con¬ geniality of the cadets, hops, eating cush, cussin’ Sbisa, sleeping, they have none. Some suggested improvements for the A. M. College were: More dormitories, more stock for the Animal Husbandry Department, a gymnasium, larger Mess Hall, trolley line to Bryan, well equipped fire department, elevator for the Main Building, co-education and better grub. If you were not yourself, who or what had you rather be? “A Soph” (Fish) “My girl’s poodle dog” (Soph). “Through with Chem” (Junior). “An Alumnus” (Senior). “A married man” (Dave Harris). “A millionaire” (Beauregard). “The Bull,” “President,” “Taft,” “Bryan.” College Beauty. “Major” Furneaux had a walkover for this place. Williams, J. S., Jr., and Rushmore also ran. Bethel, with Adickes and Cole in hot pursuit, thinks he is. Freshest Fish. If votes count anything Goodwin and Meyer stand preeminent, they tieing for first place; however Hahen, W’alker and Williams, Jr., S., are widely known. Hot Air Merchant. Of all the wind jammers at A. M. Tom Van Amburg is by far the most noted, having for the second time won first honors. The combined votes for Sanders and Hubbard were hardly noticeable. Wittiest Cadet. Again “Windy” Van Amburg took first place with “Red” English as a close second. Col. Shearer and W’einert came third and fourth respectively. Bethel, Sanders and Koons third, they are the wittiest in the order named. Most Intellectual Cadet. Arneson won over Shearer by one vote, with McMillan, Wig- nall, and Brannin following in the order named. Most Dignified. Shearer won first place over Furneaux, on account of the latter’s love 186 for Sbisa’s hash. The Major lays all dignity aside at meal times. Rife and Weinert tied for third place. Most Industrious. “Bug” Caldwell fooled the voters and got first place with Sigel and McMillan close behind. The laziest cadet was chosen from a broader field in the per¬ son of Bayne. John, English, Van Amburgh, Maness, and O’Connor followed as given. Most Conceited. This is an all-Senior honor won by Wignal, Wallis and Rife. Happiest Cadet. Again “Red” Easterwood was given first place with “Red” English a close second. Gilbert, McGhee and Van Amburg also ran in the order given. Most Eccentric. “Cosine” Wallis easily headed the list while Wignal barely beat Tel¬ fair for second place. Biggest Kicker. “Prof. Widow” Telfair can outkick “Maud,” according to statistics. Wallis and Blackmon were barely in the race. Greatest Bore. Again “Cosine” Wallis took first honors, Sergeant Christian second, while Speed and Bayne tied for third. Biggest Loafer. While Bayne received the largest number of votes, John, Maness and O’Connor are still in the race. I_[ I :l V.. rfl 1 i i fgg T 13 Biggest Eater. Dignified Major Furneaux with his able assistants, John Sharp Williams and “Shorty” Gilbert, are Sbisa’s pets. Even “Hungry” Crouch, “Six Shooter” Ezell, Kahn and Grote could not make the race interesting for the Major. Best Matured Liar. Van Amburgh easily won first place over Scherer, P. H. English, Easterwood and Trigg, however, are still competing for third place. Best Athlete. Hamilton easily won first place with DeWare second. Hardest Student. McMillan is the hardest student with Bentley a close second. Skeeler and Shearer tied for third. Hardest Professor. Dr. Blake has this distinction by a majority of one vote over “Choppy” Webber, while Professors McDugald, Puryear and Kidd will have to draw for third place. , Greatest Ladies ' Man. J. S. Williams, Jr., and Bittle easily won this place, while Bethel Cole, Sanders and Rushmore in the order named think the same of themselves. Greatest Ladies ' Hater. So few votes were cast, a majority was hard to obtain; however j English, Hanis, Bass and Ridenour do not seem to be very much smitten by the ladies. Best Officer. Here Lieutenant-Colonel Shearer took first honors, Dibrell second and Sigel third. Wyche received one vote (“B” Co. fish). Most Unmilitary Cadet. For the second time Maness led in this race. Garett, Bayvene, Lieut. Williams and John came in order given. Delights to Please the Profs. “Fish” Morrison took first place with Christian, B. H. second. Sherrill and McAnnely also ran. 187 Most Popular Prof. A. Mitchell is first, Nagle second and Kyle third. Most Popular Cadet. In a hotly contested race Van Amburg beat Shearer. DeWare and Harris coming third and fourth respectively. Eighty-six and nine-tenths per cent, except to return to College next year. About twelve per cent, of the others are Seniors. 183 Mister Milner (After Fuzzy Wuzzy) We’ve had some Presidents in other days, And some of ' em was good and some was not; The bad ones you may mention as you please— Mister Milner is the finest of the lot. We never have a chance to hector him, He treats us all so square it knocks us silly, With his “Howdy, Bob, and Jack, and Joe, and Jim, And how’s your pa, and ma, and Uncle Billy?” So here’s to you. Mister Milner, and the folks who put you here, You found us sorter ’stracted and our action out o’ gear; But you sauntered up beside us and looked us through and through And said: “I’ve come to run the College, now the rest is up to you.” He hasn’t got no sheepskin of his own, He hasn’t got no medals nor degrees; So we must certify the skill he’s shown A-running of the College without these. They tell us that his pedagogy’s out o’ date, That he doesn’t know administrative College style; But the Fish and Sophs and Seniors seem elate. When he greets them of a momin’ with a smile. So here’s to you Mister Milner, to the Missis and the lass. You ' ve won us all completely, the bloomin’ Senior Class; We love to shake your honest hand, it speaks a heart we know That’s as tender as a woman ' s — please excuse us saying so. In his office he’s as pleasant as you please, At his home he treats you always mighty fine; He loafs about the building at his ease. And his funny stories tickle every time. He slouches just a little when he walks, And he politics a little when he can: And he leaves a strong impression when he talks, That you’re speaking to a real gentleman. So here’s to you. Mister Milner, and your good old fashioned shakes, Your heart’s without alloy, sir, and for every beat it makes There’s six hundred beats responsive, six hundred hearts as true, That’s throbbing full of love, sir, the love of us to you. 189 -JL . CAMPUS VIEWS 4 T . The Alumni Association Officers of the Alumni Association R. C. Watkins ’95, Houston ........................................... President J. Webb Howell ’94, Bryan .................................. First Vice-President R. E. Pennington ’84, Brenham .............................. Second Vice-President H. F. Jones ’89, Houston .................................... Third Vice-President W. A. Price ’05, Reagan ..................................... Fourth Vice-President A. C. Love ’00, Beaumont ................................... Fifth Vice-President V. H. Foy ’02, Palestine ........................................ Sixth Vice-President A. Mitchell ’94, College Station ........................................ Secretary Jas. Cravens ’82, Houston..................... Third Member Executive Committee There is a certain feeling of love and devotion for the Alma Mater which every gradu¬ ate of our institution of learning has felt, and one which grows more and more as the years slip by after leaving the old school forever. Even though the old familiar faces of the professors and instructors may have been supplanted by new ones, and new build¬ ings erected over the grounds so that even the campus itself is no longer recognizable, the old memories of valuable lessons learned, and of good times of true fellowship, when undying friendships were formed, remain unchanged in the mind of the Alumnus, — and to him the Old College will always be what the name implies—“good mother.” There is probably no institution in the country where this feeling of love for the Alma Mater is deeper or more universal among the graduates, ex-students and students than it is at our College — the A. : M. College of Texas. There is some mystic tie that seems to bind them together, and no matter how hard life at the College might have seemed at the time they were here, or how hard the old world might have buffeted them around since leaving, there is always a feeling of love for the school, and of brotherly affection for any other fellow who has ever been to A. M. The Alumni Association was first organized about 1889 with J. W. Carson ’86 as President, and in 1896 with B. C. Pittuck President and F. E. Giesecke Secretary, the present Constitution of the Association was adopted. From then until the present time the membership has steadily increased until now there are over six hundred members, and the addition to the rolls amounts to about sixty every year. 191 i rn) i czSzi] C=EPQ — i CIQ33 Athletic Council E. J. Kyle ........................................................... President C. B. Campbell ........................................... Secretary and Treasurer E. J. Fermiee ................................................... Faculty Member G. F. Moore ................................................... Alumni Member N. A. Merriam .............................................. Director of Athletics D. B. Harris ............................................ Manager Football Team W. H. Furneaux ......................................... Manager Baseball Team C. A. DeWare ................................ Captain Football and Baseball Teams T. A. Van Amburgh ........................................ Manager Track Team L. A. Hamilton ............................................. Captain Track Team D. M. Shearer R. E. Huckabee ...................................... Student Representatives A. F. Ward m_] 192 i Hil 1 Bl) I c n —■ra- v “HI J(— .....if (fell 1 Athletics at the College Each year the standard of athletics at A. M. becomes higher. Larger squads, better coaches, better equipment, and better games follow each year. The athletic field has been wonderfully improved, and is today the best college athletic field in the State. The field is surrounded by a high fence and contains a quarter mile cinder track, a football field, a baseball field, a hundred yard straightaway track, and all of the equipment for track work. Four sections of bleachers are at present at the field and the Athletic Association will probably put up a grandstand in the near future. Another improvement will be the proposed club house, which will contain shower baths and dressing rooms. The College is a member of the S. W. I. A. Association and has teams to represent it in football, baseball, and track. Each Company has a football team and a baseball team. Tennis is played to some extent, but no regular team represents the College. Basketball did not meet with much success and has been dropped for lack of interest. Each year A. : M. plays teams from the adjoining States. The results of these games have been, as a whole, very satisfactory, and have placed A. M. as one of the best in the Southwest. In 1907 under President F. M. Lair, an important step in the progress of the Associa¬ tion was made in the organization of the A. M. Clubs in the several larger towns of the State. These clubs are a very valuable sub-organization to the Association as they make possible much more united and prompt action in the execution of any plan the President might have, and they are also valuable as a means of keeping the fellows in touch with each other, and make a pleasant social side to the Association. At the last regular meeting there was an important change made in the Constitution, and under the new clause, any old student who has attended regular classes for as long as one scholastic year, may make application for membership and be admitted on the vote of the Association. This is quite an important change and one which will no doubt increase the member¬ ship of the Association materially and as its usefulness ought to vary with the number of its members, let us hope that the Association will increase the good it is doing for the school in the same ratio that its own membership increases. (1) W. H. Furneaux, Mgr. Baseball Team. (2) Hamilton, Capt. Track Team. (3) T. A. Van Amburgh, Mgr. Track Team. (4) Dickinson, Coach Baseball. (5) N. A. Merriam, Coach Football and Track. (6) C. A. De Ware, Capt. Football and Baseball. ) D. B. Harris, Mgr. Football Team. Coaches, Captains and Managers D. B. Harris...... C. A. De Ware... T. A. Van Amburg L. A. Hamilton... W. H. Furneaux.. (A. DeWare. ... N. A. Merriam____ Dickenson........ Manager ’08 Football Team . .Captain ’08 Football Team .. .Manager ’09 Track Team ...Captain ’09 Track Team .Manager ’09 Baseball Team .Captain ’09 Baseball Team . .Coach Football and Track ......Coach Baseball Team 195 [ f l il I! I I Bril ) 1 gJPZj Qq 1 o tfwi] 1 r-p|-H A Review of the 1908 Football Season The football season of 1908 at A. M. was ushered in with perhaps more obstacles to overcome than has been the lot of any of the former A. M. teams. Many members of the team of 1907 were lost by graduation, and others, including the Captain-elect, failed to return. Mr. Merriam, our coach, was in London, contesting in the Olympic Games, at the time of his election to the position of coach and was unable to get to College at the begin¬ ning of practice. “Maud” Moore ’08 came to the rescue, and practice was started with but one regular player of the ’07 team. DeWare, Roberts, Hooker, Lillard, Rugel, Taylor, Heidelberg, and a few other “stickers” started to work in earnest. “Louie” Hamilton and Willie Leggett came back a little late, but added strength to the team. Charley DeWare was unanimously elected Captain of the team, and too much credit cannot be given him for the work he did. Coach Merriam had but few old timers to work with. DeWare had to be shifted from end to quarterback, a new line had to be trained, and new fullback had to be developed. Mr. Merriam and “Maud” Moore whipped the team into shape to win the first game. Several new men were developed and the team gradually rounded into form. While the results of the season may be somewhat disappointing to an outsider, those who know do not consider that the record was bad, a 1 things considered, and the way that the corps stood up for the team in victory and defeat showed its confidence in the coaches and the Captain. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. A. M. M. M. M. M. M. M. M. M. Football Record eor Four Years i9°5 ....... 29 Houston Y. M. C. A ....................... o ....... 29 Texas Christian University .................. o .......42 Baylor University.......................... o ....... 24 Trinity University.......................... o ....... 18 Austin College............................. n ....... 17 Texas Christian University.................. n ....... 6 Kentucky University....................... 29 ....... 17 Baylor University.......................... 5 ....... o University of Texas........................ 17 Total M. FOOTBALL SQUAD ZD (.....,..a ZZH OJ-Ji OX=i Ni C= Z3 fHI-in I-ga—I WM - ± Wearers of the “T I liSt c=Bta czsi il r i ff” U L, BC ZII Chas. A. DeWare, Captain.........Right End Charley holds the double distinction of being Captain of the football team and Captain of the baseball team. Too much cannot be said about his ability in either branch of athletics. He has been on the football team for two years, has outclassed every end in this part of the country, and has made the All-Southwestern team for two years. Charley is an enthusiastic worker for the team and made an excellent Captain. He intends to return to A. M. next year and play on the team which is to be captained by Hamilton, his old Allen Academy team-mate. He is the grittiest player in the South today. C. W. Leggett____ “Willie is the oldest man, in point of squad experi¬ ence on the team. He is a fine example of what grit and determination can do. Although “Willie” is but a few inches more than five feet high in size, he stands much higher in the eyes of all who have seen him play. For two years he worked for the position held by “Choc” Kelly (of whom you have heard), without much encouragement. The third year he won his “T” for merit, although he didn’t get into many games. His return to College this year was hailed with joy and he made business pick up when he took his place on the team. An injury knocked him out of the Thanksgiving game, to the sorrow of all. 198 wJ( “Ozona Bill” made good from the start. He came to us early in the season with two years’ expe¬ rience on the Carlisle Military Academy eleven behind him, and with a determination to tear some¬ body up. He made the team from the start and his opponents were kept off their feet most of the time. He is a ‘‘cow puncher” and his ability as a cowboy is only exceeded by his ability as a football player. He has plenty of nerve and gets about well for a big fellow. It is said that ‘‘Ozona” is no slouch in track work and he will probably make some of the weight men get right. He will come back and play on the 1909 Football Team next year. eh j f if ra u 4H 1 f ( Ins IL Dan F. Rugel ..................Left Halfback Too much cannot be said of the grit of this man. In the first scrimmage of the season Rugel had the ill fortune of breaking his collarbone. He was out of the game for the first four games, but he got into the game against the University of Texas at Houston and although he lacked practice he made the natives sit up and take notice. He got in two more games before he had his second misfortune and he played the game too., His grit is the talk of the campus, and the whole corps regrets his misfortune. While he was on the crippled list he developed into a coach of no mean ability. His work with the second team was marked with improvement of that team. Dan never gives up and he will in all prob¬ ability return next year. 199 Roger M. Hooker................ Left Tackle This is Roger’s second year on the team, and he was the only old lineman to return to College this year. He is strong in his position and it was around him that the new line was built. Hooker is quiet, but his work in the line deserves notice and he is usually able to handle his opponent. He can be depended upon to handle his man, and it may be said that he has had some of the best linemen in the South against him this year. Roger has another year at College and he will again don the football armor for A. M. If his future work is as good as his past work, ’nuff ’ced. ' ' Louie” Hamilton ...........Rigid Halfback “ Ham” is all to the good. His work on the team has always been good, and he is undoubtedly the best kicker in this part of the country. “Ham” holds the A. M. record for field goal. In the Houston game he kicked two field goals, one of which was for forty-three yards. In the Austin game his drop kicks were again the feature of she game, three field goals coming to his credit. One of these was a phenominal kick from the forty-nine yard line and at a very difficult angle. “Ham” was voted the best all around athlete this year. He is good in baseball, and holds numer¬ ous gold and silver medals for track events. The 1909 football team will have Hamilton for Captain and great things are looked for. 200 £=023 Steve A. Lillard .....................Guard “ Fatty” is one of the old timers. This is the third year on the squad and his first year on the team. When he first started to play football he was handi¬ capped by weight, but by good hard and steady work he has developed into a good lineman. ‘ ‘Fatty” is always on hand when practice starts and has never yet been out of the game. This is his Junior year in College and he will have one more year on the team. Will C. Roberts ...................Left End This is Roberts’ first year on the team. Last year he was on the second team and got in a few games. 11 Robby” was the first man to trot out on the grid¬ iron this year. His work on the field this year has been above the standard, and he is classed as one of the best ends of the Southwest. In the Houston game his work was especially good, very few games being made around his end. It is probable that Roberts will not go to school next year, but everybody hopes to see him come back. 1 1 im —i n I TBr i n ni -. JMJizn r iB!z:.zn ! I U r 1 t£=5i -acr—fr rr— Arthur W. Taylor................. Halfback “Tip” has been on the A. M. squad two years. Last year he was a halfback on the second team, and while on the second team he was always in the game. This year he succeeded in getting on the first team for several games, thereby winning the coveted “T”. His work on the team was good at all times, but on account of scholastic work he did not get in the last games. It is hoped that he will be able to stay with the team next year. “Tip” is a good outfielder in baseball and will probably make somebody hustle in the center garden this year. || i imh R. O. Darbyshire.................. Fullback “ Dutch” has been at College one year before this, but last year he did not go out on the squad. His work on the “B” Co. team atttraced the attention of the coaches, and he was induced to try for the College team. Many people consider “Dutch” to be the best defensive fullback in the Southwest. He is also a good line plunger, in spite of his com¬ parative smallness for the position of fullback. Darbyshire is a “gritty” player and never gives up. He was Metzenthin’s selection for All-Southwester fullback. It is rumored that “Dutch” will come back next year and take his old place on the team. We hope he will. f turn a £ 11J -i Jess Scarbrough...................... Utility “ Scarb” was not a regular on the team this year, but his work was so good that he got in the game several times in different positions and made good every time. His ability to play both in the line and in the back-field made him a most valuable substitute. His work in the Southwestern Univer¬ sity game was excellent, and gave him a place in the Thanksgiving game. Jess will probably be seen in a track suit this spring. He should make a good man for the team of ’09 if he continues to improve in speed. Cretcher............................ Guard Cretcher is one of the hardest workers on the team. He had most of his football training before coming to A. M., at Carlisle Military Academy. Although Cretcher did not get into the first games, he made all of the trips and was often called one to fill in a position in the line. He worked in the majority of the games and showed up well. “ Cretch” had his share of hard luck this year in the shape of injuries, but he was able to stand the pressure and lost little time on the team. “Cretch” is another track man. We expect to hear from him in the discus throw and hammer toss. ' ._jsan j r U L—E£Q F. T. Heidelberg ......................Center This is “Heidel’s” second year on the squad. He played center on the second team last year against “Dutch” Schmidt, thereby causing a war in Germany every afterneoon. “Heidel” reported for practice early in the season and worked hard for the position he attained. He is the largest man on the regular team, and this, with two years’ squad experience, made him well fitted for the position of center. “Heidel” will probably be tried out on the weights in track work. We shall look for him on the 1909 team. Lliftrs )LJ1 Entitled to the “R” On account of their hard work and ability W. J. Carlin, W. A. McDonald and H. Huston were given the “R.” These men showed exceptional ability and although they were not given the “T” their merit won for them the “R.” In the games in which these men participated their work was excellent and deserves commendation. McDonald, W. A. Carlin, W. J. Huston, H. Borden, L. R. Dwyer, T. Substitutes Maness, M. C. Thompson, T. E. Forsgard Stimson, O. E. Burgess, E. B. Wade, L. 204 Easter wood, J. L. Hohn Ellis, H. E. Altgelt, F. E. Shropshire, L. O. Darst, T. I O l I The Baseball Season of 1908 When the baseball team of 1908 started practice there was not a single man of the team of 1907 to build a team around. Wirt Spencer took charge of a big squad of willing, but inexperienced players and, to the surprise of everybody, he got one of the best teams in the state in the field to represent A. M. The students’ strike took place at about the time for practice to begin, and the failure of a lot of good players to return after the strike darkened our prospects. Coach Spencer called out many of the Company players and it was mainly from these that the team was made. A. L. Cornell was elected Captain of the team, and filled the position admirably. A good deal of hard luck was A. : M.’s lot in the baseball season, but even with this the showing made by the team was better than the most optimistic could hope for. OxD r--------- —j Every man on the team played good ball, and too much credit cannot be given to several of the players. Harben’s work in the box was a feature of the season. His best work was against the University of Texas. He pitched a double header against varsity, y mu ■ ' ' ! and only allowed them three hits in twenty innings. The second game of the double header went eleven innings, and Harben was as strong in the end as he was at the start. gm-n April ; Charley DeWare will be Captain of the team this year, and as most of the old men are back we look for big things. The record for the season of 1908 is: March 28 A. M................ 2 Southwestern University.............. o 29 A. M................ 10 Southwestern University.............. 4 3 A. M................ o Texas Christian University............ 5 10 A. M................ 2 Texas Christian University............ 1 (11 innings) 18 A. M................ 7 University of Texas.................. o 18 A. M................ o University of Texas.................. 1 (11 innings) 20 A. M................ 4 University of Arkansas............... 1 (11 innings) 21 A. M................ 2 University of Arkansas............... 2 (14 innings) 28 A. M................ 1 Southwestern University.............. 4 29 A. M................ 8 Southwestern University.............. 5 1 A. M................ 4 University of Texas.................. 5 2 A. M................0-4 University of Texas..................1-6 8 A. M................ o Baylor University .................... 1 9 A. M................ o Baylor University .................... 4 9 ' A. M................ 4 Baylor University.................... o May ftAfl —lisii— 1 1 —nm OO 1 t isa ji-r f ip T ' I I • FIT I A. M A. M A. M A. M A. M A. M A. M 42 Texas Christian University.................. o 34 Daniel Baker College....................... o 22 Texas Christian University.......... o 32 Haskell Indians............................. 5 18 Tulane University.......................... o 22 Louisiana State University.................. 12 o University of Texas........................ 24 Total A. M. 170 Opponents 4 1907 A. M A. M A. M A. M A. M A. M A. M A. M 34 Ft. Worth University....................... o o University of Texas.............. .......... o 11 Louisiana State University.................. 5 5 Haskell Indians............................ o 32 Texas Christian LTniversity.................. 5 18 Tulane University.......................... 6 19 Oklahoma University....................... o 6 University of Texas........................ n Total A. M. 125 Opponents 27 A. M A. M A. M A. M A. M A. M A. M A. M 1908 6 Trinity LTniversity.......................... o 5 Baylor University.......................... 6 o Louisiana State University.................. 26 13 Texas Christian University.................. 10 8 LTniversity of Texas........................ 23 o Haskell Indians............................ 23 32 Southwestern University.................... o 12 University of Texas........................ 29 � g r-n I k h Fib—i l 1 1 lr ' Fth— 11 g i; t i I-FT7 czisnzD Baseball Team Wirt Spencer, Coach ’08 Basebal 1 Team A. L. Cornell (Captain)................................... C. H. Harben............................................. T. E. McElroy........................................... Chas. A. DeWare......................................... M. G. English............................................ J. W. Butts........................................... O. L. Eversburg...................................... . G. F. Bittle.............................................. A. A. McDaniel.......................................... J. B. Crockett........................................... R. H. Townsend.......................................... .... Catcher .....Pitcher .....Pitcher .. First Base Second Base .Third Base .Third Base .. .Shortstop . ..Left Field Center Field . Right Field Substitutes Moore, W. S., and Abney, J. C., Pitchers Carlin and Easterwood, Outfielders _ 1 ( i ImI 1 I fe il ) 1 I lltwi I Track Team of 1908 M. C. Spivey (Captain), discus and broad jump. L. A. Hamilton, ioo and 220 yard dashes, discus, shot put, hammer throw, high jump, relay. (Holder of many interscholastic records.) J. K. Ross, shot put (S. W. I. A. A. record), discus, hammer throw. F. Y. Wadlington, shot put. R. M. Hooker, shot put, discus and hammer throw. McGhee, P. W., half- and quarter-mile runs, relay. M. H. Bethel, high jump. W. C. Roberts, mile and half-mile runs. W. A. McDonald, low hurdles. T. S. Buchanan, low and high hurdles. F. W. Muller, quarter-mile run, relay. The Track Team In 1908 interest in Track Team work was aroused from its state of indifference of several years standing. A very creditable track team was put in the field to represent Texas A. M. in 1908. This team took fourth place in the meet, and but for several misfortunes would have taken second place. Several of the best men, record holders, had the misfortune to be a little over-eager in the meet, and these men failed to show their standard work. The records of the Southwestern meet held in Austin are as follows: The 100-Yard Dash — (1) Gallagher, Oklahoma, A. M.; (2) Hamilton, Texas A. M.; (3) Nettles, Southwestern University. Time — o:iof (track heavy). Shot Put — (1) Wadlington, Texas A. M.; (2) Krahl, U. of T.; (3) Hooker, Texas A. M. Distance — 37.5 feet. The 120-Yard Hurdle —(1) Jess, Oklahoma A. M.; (2) Nettles of Southwestern University; (3) Thomas, U. of T. Time — 16.4. The High Jump —(1) Reds, of Oklahoma U.; (2) Bone; (3) Brownlee, U. of T. Height — 5 feet 11-J inches (new record). 7 he Half-Mile Run —(1) Potter, Oklahoma A. M. ; (2) Ayres of Southwestern University; (3) Long, Oklahoma A. M. Time— 2:42. 210 mznij: r r xaA ) f 1 • Discus Throw—{i) Hamilton, Texas A. : M.; (2) Krahl, U. of T.; (3) Ross, Texas A. M. Distance—104.6 feet. The 220-Yard Dash —(1) Gallagher, Oklahoma A. M.; (2) Hamilton, Texas A. : M.; (3) Calhoun, U. of T. Time — 0:23 =. Pole Vault —(1) Ratcliff, Oklahoma University; (2) Reeves of Oklahoma and Bone of Texas. Height — 10 feet 10 inches (new S. W. record). Mile Run — (1) Potter of Oklahoma A. M.; (2) Ayres, Southwestern University; (3) Roberts, Texas A. M. Time — 4:535 (new S. W. record). Hammer Throw —(1) Reeves; (2) Campbell, both of Oklahoma University; (3) Ross, Texas A. M. The 220-Yard Hurdles —(1) Nettles of Southwestern University; (2) Gallagher, Okla¬ homa A. M.; (3) Thomas, U. of T. Broad Jump —(1) Holmes of Oklahoma A. M.; (2) Reeves of Oklahoma University. Distance —21 feet 65 inches (new S. W. record). The 440-Yard Dash —(1) Calland of T.; (2) Holmes; (3) Wood, both of Oklahoma A. M. 0:53:2. Relay Race —(1) Oklahoma A. M. ; (2) University of Tex.; (3) Texas A. M. Points Scored Oklahoma A. M. College University of Texas........ Oklahoma State University.. Texas A. : M. College____ 29 2 5 24 21 wn TRACK TEAM cxZtj lw� h Z:O l3CD cCBUU i (iijfr £=013 i 1 1—i RULES AND REGULATIONS W ' oodie R. Gilbert, President, and E. P. Arneson, Treasurer. Company C a pta i n “A”.............................McHenry............. “B”............................Wyche............... “C”........................ ....McGhee.............. “D”............................ McGowan............ “E” ............................Arneson.............. “F”............................Scherer.............. “G”............................Aldwell.............. “H”............................Frazier............... Manager ... Giesecke .........Lee ____ Gilbert Heldenfelds ......Siegel .....Reading ......Hynds .Van Amburg Rules and Regulations Governing Company League. 1. The companies of each battalion shall play for championship of their respective battalions, and the two winning teams of each battalion shall play three games to decide the championship of the league. 2. No man who has made the “squad” after October 18, 1908, shall be allowed by the coach, or who has been on the “squad” and could not obtain permission from home to play football, shall be allowed to play company ball. 3. No man who played on the “squad” after October 18, 1908, shall be allowed to play company ball. 4. Band and staff men shall be allowed to play with any company, regardless of what battalion they may be attached to. 5. All games not played according to schedule shall be played at the end of the season if necessary. 6. In no case shall the time of halves be longer than twenty minutes. 7. The championship team of the league shall be given twelve sweaters with the letter of their company thereon. 213 —imi—1 LDO O I— 8. Each company shall contribute $6 to pay for these sweaters, the money to be paid to the Treasurer by December i, 1908. 9. All old company football uniforms shall be divided equally among the eight companies. 10. At the end of the season each company manager shall collect all company football material and turn it in to the President of the league who shall have it put into the College warehouse until the following season. teCw ___________ v .v3 T|f. 1 iflfr n ’A’ ' Company Football Left End ........................................................ Meek, J. W. Left Tackle ................................................... Huermann, W. G. Left Guard .....................................................Giesecke, A . C . Center ...........................................................Abbey, W. E. Right Guard ......................................................O’Connor, T. Right Tackle .....................................................Schraeter, A. Right End.......................................................... Daris, D. O. Quarter ..............................................McIlheny, J. L. (Captain) Left Halfback ....................................................Devine, P. S. Full back ......................................................Puckett, D. M. Right Halfback ................................................Huckabee, R. E. Manager ......................................................Huckabee, R. E. Subs Lauderdale, J. C. Rogers, A. E. Fuchs, B. L. January, W. H. Wilson, C. 215 Sherrard, R. G. Millander, J. E. i -in -—tg-— Left Guard ............................................. Wyche, T. S. (Captain). Center............................................................ Bless, F. W. Right Guard .............................................. Lee, H. F. (Manager) Right Tackle ............................................... .McConnell, J. C. Right End .................................................... Laughton, V. F. Quarter .......................................................... Harris, D. B- Left Halfback .................................................. Underwood, H. Fullback McCuloch, G. Right half-back ..................................................... Wade, L. Substitutes Palmer, H. B. Haber, S. Block, J. A. Taylor, M. Young, J. R. 210 I f feijl I id l u Vo EzzSitd r 1 jS=S C” Company Football Left End.......................................................... Taber, R. G Left Tackle.................................................... Langford, L. T. Left Guard....................................................... Pierce R. B. Center................................................................... Hull Right Guard.................................................... Procter, J. H. Right Tackle.................................................... Coleman, W. B. Right End.......................................................... Tharp, P. Quarter .............................................................Dwyer, T. Left Halfback........................................................... Dubose Fullback................................................................. Fabra Right Halfback........................................................... Show Percy McGhee, Captain Woodie R. Gilbert, Manager ! ISSK CZEQZl CZHBlZZl t_femur] 3 Left Guard....................................... Center......................................... Right Guard...................................... Right Tackle...................................... Right End........................................ Quarter........................................... Left Halfback..................................... Fullback.......................................... Right Halfback.................................... Helenfelds, Manager 218 |l-l@l£]—ITK czenrzic Mansfield ____Jordan ......Bush .....Ellis .. Huffines Kirschner ____Patton Thompson ... Madox r-qjppn czdEca “E” Company Football Left End .............................................................. Ansley Left Tackle.......................................................... McMahan Left Guard............................................................ Mangum Center........................................................ Barthelow, E. J. Right Guard ......................................................Shiller, F. J. Right Tackle .............................................Sigel, R. C. (Manager) Right End ..........................................................Scott, J. B. Quarter .................................................... Meerscheidt, L. P. Right Halfback.......................................... Arneson, E. P. (Captain) Fullback .............................................................. Hohn, C. Left Halfback...................................................... Butts, J. W. Substitutes Martin, J. Kelley, H. J. CZUffilltlZjC r i0n “F” Company Football Left End...... Left Tackle... Left Guard.... Center........ Right Guard.. Right Tackle.. Right End..... Quarter....... Right Halfback Left Halfback.. Fullback...... .............Cope, E. M. ..........Johnson, T. L. ...........Taylor, H. R. ...........Payne, O. W. .........Morley, M. D. ...........Ingram, H. L. Reading, R. S. (Manager) .........Johnson, W. B. Scherer, P. H. (Captain) .........Walkins, H. B. ....... ...Walker, R. R. Williams, R. S. Substitutes Rose, W. S. Singletary, J. N. CZ3SDZJ “G” Company Football Left End.......................................... Left Tackle........................................ Left Guard........................................ Center............................................. Right Guard....................................... Right Tackle....................................... Right End......................................... Quarter........................................... Right Halfback..................................... Left Halfback...................................... Fullback........................................... Hynds, H. G., Manager ...........Peace, H. M. .........Briehan, A. W. ..........Clayton, I. H. ..........Meyer, W. S. ........Williams, H. H. ..........Stewart, J. E. .......Pendleton, G. C. .........McElree, R. B. ........McDaniel, A. A. Aldwell, R. E. (Captain) ...........Wilson, B. S. Substitutes Left End “H” Company Football Kincaid Left Tackle___ Left Guard____ Center........ Right Guard... Right Tackle.. Right End____ Quarter....... Right Halfback Left Halfback.. Fullback...... ..Walker, H. W. .........Ford ....... . .McElroy ..........Miller _____Carter, T. J. ____Bethel, M. S. .......Rushmore .........Dibrell Frazier, (Captain) ........Adams, R. Van Amburgh, Manager 6 “A” Company Baseball Team Thompson, T. E. Palmer, H. B____ Puckett, D. M.. McIlhenny, J. L. Wilson, C...... Sherrard, R. G Norred, R. V.. Martin, A. C... Byars, G. E. | Reaves, G. L. [ .....Catcher .. .First Base Second Base . .Third Base .. Short Stop .. Left Field Center Field .Right Field ____Pitchers Beall, Manager 223 mi rv V3 5 [i ! : • O ' B” Company Baseball Team rt LJk us IL l i v Pitchers Z. H. Dibrell, (Captain) ................................................Catcher D. B. Harris, (Manager)................................... Pitcher and First Base G. D. Stubbs M. Taylor J. W. McGowan .................................................... Second Base H. S. Hynds ......................................................... Short Stop R. O. Darbyshirf. ................................................... Third Base R. T. Dorsey ........................................................ Left Field P. Tharp .......................................................... Center Field J. P. McConnell .................................................... Right Field Substitutes A. B. Hannay 224 jfi me f-if i uti I 1 T « l in nr BB rm ■■nn g f ancfey o c=ec=] ( 4 IIS C” Co. Baseball Team CHAMPIONS ’08 Buchanan ........................................................ Manager Whipkey ........................................................ Pitcher Lewis, E. R ........................................................ Pitcher Smith, J. W ................................................... First Base Shaw ......................................................... Second Base Stimson (Capt.) ............................................. Kuykendall .................................................. Right Field Coghill ......................................................... Shortstop Wicks, H. G .................................................... Left Field Taber ...................................................... Center Field Subs: Dwyer and Peters Third Base ' - a i □13 czEEa i K . . TS nrwfn i I Tr ' =® GZSSIID pma • t; .r . : : ■ “D” Company Baseball Team Johnson, L. S ...................................................... Catcher Smith, E. W. (Capt.) .................................................. Pitcher Arne son ............................................................ Pitcher Goodman ........................................................ First Base Ehlers ........................................................ Second Base UF i _E cz Junior Tennis Club Crockett Byars Thompson Miller Addicks Arneson i ! “Fish” Tennis Club Joe Shelby Williams.................................................. President Sam Houston B orchard.......................................... Vice-President Edgar Bryan Kincaid................................................ Treasurer Estill Cunningham................................................... Secretary C. C. Kruger G. II . Beringer S. C. Souther M. J. Miller Colors Blue and White H. J. Howell W. D. Pace T. M. Ragsdale J. B. Scott WM “ EirZDLi 229 The Campus Tennis Club Giesecke, B. E....................................................... President Davis, J F........................................................... Treasurer Francis, A. J......................................................... Secretary Members Jack Davis.......................................................... “Jackie” Andrew Francis....................................................... “Doc” Bertram Giesecke...................................................... “Pal” Yance Milner................................................... “Handsome” Carter Moses .................................................... “FittleBull” Marian Nagle........................................................ “Irish” Honorary Members Miss Esther Davis Miss Frances Davis 230 The Senior Fencing Club Gresham, Y. O Wienert, M. H Cole, A. F..... .......... Captain ........ Manager Secretary- T reasurer Members Captain Moses Aldwell, R. E. Bass, R. O. Brannin, C. P. Cole, A. T. Eddings, R. R. Gresham, W. O Horton, C. K. Miller, R. F. Rife, A. J. Schley, C. C. Yoelcker, H. R. Weinert, M. H. 231 L—JEXLJ 0 3 All-American Football Team First Team End..................................................... Scarlett, Pennsylvania Tackle........................................................... Fish, Harvard Guard............................................................ Goebel, Yale Center......................................................... Nourse, Harvard Guard........................................................ Tobin, Dartmouth Tack’e.......................................................... Hoer, Syracuse End.................................................. Schildmiller, Dartmouth Quarter....................................................... Steffen, Chicago Halfback..................................................... Tibbott, Princeton Halfback.............................................. Hollenbach, Pennsylvania Fullback.............................................................. Coy, Yale Second Team End............................................................ Wennie, Brown Tackle...................................................... Siegling, Princeton Guard............................................................ Andrus, Yale Center...................................................... Phillon, West Point Guard...................................................... Messmer, Wisconsin Tackle....................................................... O’Rourke, Cornell End...................................................... Riefsnider, Annapolis Quarter........................................................ Cutler, Harvard Halfback................................................... Ver Wiebe, Harvard Halfback....................................................... Mayhem, Brown Fullback....................................................... Walder, Cornell Third Team End............................................................. Page, Chicago Tackle.................................................... Draper, Pennsylvania Guard........................................................ Van Hook, Illinois Center....................................................... Busse, Dartmouth Guard........................................................... Hoor, Harvard 232 023 i i—Fm— ii i Es3.“m Tackle End... Northcroft, Annapolis ... Johnson, West Point .. Miller, Pennsylvania ........Thorp, Carlisle Quarter. Halfback wsy Halfback........................................................ Gray, Amherst Fullback...................................................... McCoa, Lafayette The All Western Football Team First Eleven End..............................................................Page, Chicago Tackle...................................................... Asthoff, Wisconsin Guard........................................................ Van Hook, Illinois Center........................................................ Schuly, Michigan Guard....................................................... Mesmer, Wisconsin Tackle........................................................... Wham, Illinois End............................................................ Sinnock, Illinois Quarterback................................................... Steffen, Chicago Halfback....................................................... Iddings, Chicago Halfback............................................................ Kirk, Iowa Fullback....................................................... Wilce, Wisconsin Second Eleven End......................................................... Schommer, Chicago Tackle....................................................... Railsbock, Illinois Guard......................................................... Kelley, Chicago Center...................................................... Sofford, Minnesota Guard............................................................. Scedel, Iowa Tackle........................................................ Boyle, Wisconsin End......................................................... Rogers, Wisconsin Quarter........................................................ Moll, Wisconsin Halfback.................................................... Johnson, Minnesota Halfback..................................................... Crawley, Chicago F ullback................................................... Planners, Minnesota 233 in r - B—i ni K- M iczao a ts : D “T” Association The “T” Association was organized November 14, 1907. Its mem¬ bership consists of students and ex-students of A. M. who have won the College letter for prowess in athletics. The prime object of the “T” Association is to keep the winners of the “T” together in working for the good of athletics, and to foster a fraternal spirit in its members. A meeting and banquet is held at the College every year at Commencement time. At the meeting business matters are discussed and acted upon. After the meeting the banquet is held, and it is there that reminiscences of days on the gridiron, track, and diamond are the promoters of good fellowship. The “T” Association is a new institution for A. M., but even now it is a strong organization. The efforts of its members to bring athletics to a higher standard are already being realized, and the Association has carried out and will continue to carry out the idea for which it was organized. Members Football Name Utay, Joe (Captain) Kelley, V. M. Ross, J. Dale, P. Dale, I. Symes, C. Hamilton, L. S. (Captain) Cornell, A. L. Flinchum, S. Leggett, C. W. Rugle, D. F. Hooker, R. M. DeWare, C. A. (Captain) Moore, G. F. Puckett, F. S. (Captain) Position Halfback Quarterback Left Tackle Left Guard Left Guard Left End Halfback Right Tackle Fullback Quarterback Halfback Right Tackle Right End Right Tackle Left End Course Residence Agr. ’09 Dallas, Texas Agr. ’09 Durant, I. T. Agr. ’io Madill, I. T. M. E. ’08 Chilliocothe, Texas C. E. ’08 Chilliocothe, Texas C. E. To AVaco, Texas E. E. To Bryan, Texas C. E. ’08 Italy, Texas C. E. Ti Calvin, I. T. M. E. ’09 Joplin, Mo. C. E. Ti Mesquite, Texas Agr. To San Antonio, Texas E. E. ’09 Jefferson, Texas C. E. ’08 Fort Worth, Texas Agr. ’07 College Station, Texas AT 234 ZZ) Schmidt, H. Center Agr. ’08 Comfort Neece, C. M. Right Guard C. E. ’io Chilliocothe, Texas Gilbert, W. A. Manager Agr. ’07 Dallas, Texas Kendrick, R. Right Tackle Agr. ’06 Waco, Texas Loving, J. W. Left Tackle Special Wychville, Va. Richenstien, C. A. Halfback Agr. ’08 San Saba, Texas Haltom, G. (Captain) Fullback E. E. ’06 San Antonio, Texas Blake, R. E. Left Guard Agr. ’09 Dallas, Texas Boyce, W. Right Tackle C. E. ’07 San Luis Potosi, Mexico Dean, J. S. Manager A. E.’06 Belton, Texas Foster, F. J. Quarterback A. E.’06 Laredo, Texas Mosley, Hal (Captain) Fullback M. E. ’08 Dallas, Texas Gray, Frank, (Captain) Fullback C. E. ’99 Dallas, Texas Perkins, “Si” (Captain) Fullback C. E. ’97 Dallas, Texas Blake, T. W. Quarterback Agr. ’04 Street, G. Right End Agr. ’05 Houston, Texas Hope, G. Right Tackle Agr. ’07 Benjamin, J. W. Left Guard C. E. ’04 Cuero, Texas Puckett, J. W. Right Guard C. E.’04 Buda, Texas Carruthers, B. V. Center C. E.’07 Walker, W. F. Halfback T. E.’06 San Saba, Texas Ellis, 0. Halfback T. E. ’06 Uvalde, Texas PlRIE, J. E. Fullback C. E. ’04 Parita, Texas McFarland, J. A. Right End M. E. ’04 Rockwood, Texas Hanick, C. F. Agr. ’07 Deniyer, Texas Worthing, E. Center M. E. ’03 Tipton, Mo. Neff, J. Left Guard M. E. ’03 College Station, Texas Simpson, J. V. Left Tackle M. E. ’02 Carpenter, M. DeWare, R. R. Left End Fullback C. E. ’02 Jefferson, Texas Davis, J. Halfback C. E. ’03 Forney, Texas Ridenour, R. Right Guard C. E.’02 Woodman, C. N. Left End C. E.’07 Mauck, A. Center C. E.’07 Franklin, Texas Brown, R. Halfback C. E.’00 Stearns, J. B. Right End C. E. 02 Houston, Texas Beilharz, W. Track M. E. ’03 Dallas, Texas Hull, Burt Track C. E. Houston, Texas Spivey, M. Track C. E.’oS Burke, Texas Boath, E. L. Leggett Track Football M. E. ’10 Joplin, Mo. Cretcher Footb all C. E. ’ii Heidelberg Football C. E. ’11 Houston, Texas Parker Football Agr. ’12 Ozona, Texas Darbyshire Football Agr. ’it El Paso, Texas Taylor. A. W. Football C. E. ’ix San Antonio, Texas Harris, D. B. Manager C. E. ’09 Houston, Texas 9 n m C=ED f iHr ______ LJ r 1 235 i r —l |l II C? BASEBALL Sammons, T. First Base Agr. Alvin, Texas Williams, Ira Catcher M. E. ’02 Houston, Texas Hornsby Short Stop Agr. ’10 Austin, Texas Wicks, M. Love, 0. Right Field Second Base M. E. ’05 Bryan, Texas Beeman, D. Substitute C. E. ’03 Comanche, Texas Dunn, R. Substitute Agr. ’04 McGreyson, F. Substitute C. E. ’03 Houston, Texas Acker, E. Bishop, M. J. Substitute Left Field Agr. ’05 Lampasas, Texas Berney, C. L. Second Base C. E. ’05 Brownwood, Texas Bivins, M. Pitcher M. E. ’07 Kildare, Texas Brown, J. Manager C. E.’03 Corsicana, Texas McFarland, A. Left Field M. E. ’05 Rockwood, Texas Carmichael, J. Catcher M. E. ’05 Bandera, Texas Reece, G. L. Third Base C. E. ’05 Austin, Texas Simons, F. C. E.’04 Austin, Texas Berrings, M. Pitcher C. E.’07 Wessendorf, J. Catcher T. E. ’07 Fort Worth, Texas Smith, G. A. Pitcher E. E. ’07 Kyle, Texas Penner, W. First Base E. E. ’07 Georgetown, Texas Black, R. S. Second Base C. E. ’07 Jewitt, Texas Williams, P. Short Stop A. E. ’09 Fort Worth, Texas Welboan, J. L. Manager Agr. ’06 Alvin, Texas Beverly, H. Left Field M. E. ’06 McKinney, Texas Hackney, G. H. Center Field M. E. ’06 Burleson, Texas Crockett, J. B. Right Field C. E.’08 Prosper, Texas Milligan, W. Substitute Agr. ’09 Corsicana, Texas Moore, W. G. Manager, R. F. E. E. ’07 Paris, Texas Crooks, N. B. Pitcher E. E. ’06 Adams, T. Second Base T. E. ’08 Dallas, Texas Church, M. S. Third Base Agr. ’05 McKinney, Texas Hanna, H. E. Short Stop Agr. ’05 Denison, Texas Lipscomb, C. Right Field Agr. ’06 Hubbard City, Texas Noble, Substitute Engineering ’06 Port Laveca, Texas Huwieler Short Stop C. E. ’10 Houston, Texas Lane, I. W. Catcher C. E. Manor, Texas Guenther Second Base C. E. ’05 San Antonio, Texas [=zjH i—rTr—i (Very slow) . Rah! Chaw! Jah! Haw! A. M. C! Rah! Chaw! Jah! Haw! A. M. C! (Repeat same very fast) Hulabaloo! Caneck! Caneck! Hulabaloo! Caneck! Caneck! Wah-hee! wah-hee! Look at the team! Look at the team! Look at the A. M. team! Whoa! ! ! Emma! ! ! Hold her, A. M. 237 A! A! A. M. C! A! A! A. M. C! Farmers! Farmers! Farmers! (Very long whistle) Boom! ! ! Team! ! ! Oo -oo wow! A. M. C! (Slow) (Fast) i—HQ i— r rm ___ . r.. v -ii - r m nzmzn : i |i |v ' i Si ' r, •. V ,1;,,, Wl Jji ; • - :. . ' 5; li , :,K 1 v ' f ' 1 ■ s f ...4 ' I ' •- • .;jt .1 • : r � B czS V n ni=S3 ; ' ' . r ! «|f Is | -.r ■ ' ' Li ;■ -m ! cuHto Senior Statistics In addition to the statistics gathered from the entire corps, a set of questions was sub¬ mitted to the Senior Class, and a few new facts were learned thereby. The average weight of an A. M. Senior is 151 lbs., height, 5 ft. 10 in. and age 21 years 1 month. With the exception of two the entire class is from Texas. Evidently we are of almost every shade of color ranging from seventeen brunettes to five brindes while “Red” English is in a class to himself and is put down as a “ruby.” Only three have managed to get engaged. This number, however, may soon be increased as Beauregard answers “not quite.” Five intend returning to the farm, three have not given the matter any thought and the remainder will follow the course for which they bought the books. We have two pessimists and the rest try to look on the bright side of things. Twenty-eight are ambitious, in many different lines, however, ranging from a black land farm to second baseman in the National League. Wisdom is preferred to fame by twenty-eight. “H. E. ” Whittet says he had rather be wise than famous, but not Wise W. F. Twenty-one are sorry to leave A. : M., as they say their stay here has been a pleasant one. Shearer is easily the most military man on the campus, he receiving over fifty per cent, of the votes cast. Roseborough has just as strong following in the other direction. Beau¬ regard ran for both places. When it comes to breaking hearts “Shorty” Gilbert wears the A. M. for us. Accord¬ ing to the returns, however, McDaniel has the idea that he himself is not a laggard in love by any means. Furneaux is the most dignified, with Shearer a close second. Van Amburg received all of the votes in the windjammer’s contest although he is natur¬ ally quiet and dignified. Evidently an injustice has been done him. Ridenour is a rag-chewer of no small reputation, while Minter also chews some at times. When it comes to being eccentric Wignall wins in a walk, he having very little compe¬ tition. English is the hell-raiser of the class. At times, however, Rosenfeld tears up a little on his own hook. 239 n i — 1 § 03::: . . zin ncr-zifiz: Munson is the quietest fellow around. Whittet, Sigel, and Hudson also have the habit of keeping still. McMillan and Caldwell break even on being the most industrious, but neither of them is suffering from overwork. Bass is the laziest man in his class. We could tell how lazy he really is, but what’s the use—no one would believe us. Cole is the cutest man that ever happened at A. M., his stunts at retreat being par¬ ticularly so. Furneaux wins in the beauty contest by a wide margin. Gilbert voted for himself. Harris is the most popular man in this class, with Shearer a close second. Twenty-five of us use tobacco. Some use it in any old way. Some smoke pipes, others cigars, and two smoke cigarettes. A ' l of this at an average cost per man for his own and his friends’ tobacco of $25 per year. t 1 i Sn wirr r 240 WM The A. and M. College Glee Club t Officers Adams, R. E................ President Rushmore, N. R____ Secretary-Treasurer First Tenors Rushmore, N. R. Crum, J. B. Herblin, L. Miller, J. D. White, S. A. Gregory, R. Second Tenors Van Amburgh, T. A. Murphy, R. Adams, R. E. Miller, H. C. Easterwood, J. L. Taylor, M. Smith, E. W. Bethel, M. S____ Junkin, T. P..... First Basses Bethel, M. S. Paschal, J. C. Sanders, B. T. Bittle, G. H. F Breighan, A. W. Quartette Business Manager .......... Director Second Basses Junkin, T. P. Brice, A. H. Leigh, J. B. Nugent, R. T. Br annin, C. P. Rushmore Murphy 241 Bittle Junkin The “Taps” Brass Quartette Spencer, W. W Marburger, A. Herblin, L____ Adams, R. K... ......Baritone .....T rombone .......Cornet Alto Saxophone FJT7 242 □3 ! i.F : - -ni i i 1-(pT—I The Y. M. C. A., although not organized here until 1906, has made a vigorous and sub¬ stantial growth until now it has two hundred and fifty members, full of hope for even more rapid advances. The Y. M. C. A. stands for the development of the social, moral, and religious forces of this institution. It holds up high ideals of manhood, and fosters that better nature which, though often dormant, is in the makeup of the character of every young man, and which during his life at college needs the encouragement and support that the Y. M. C. A. is so willing and anxious to give to all who will accept it. Every Sunday evening at 7:20 o’clock the Association meets. At these meetings the effort is made to promote the Christian character of its members and to strengthen their faith in God by earnest heart-to-heart talks and practical suggestions. These meet¬ ings are led by members of the Association, and sometimes addressed by members of the Faculty, and occasionally by prominent speakers from the outside. Mr. Y. D. Weather¬ ford, the College Traveling Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. of the Southwest, makes us an annual visit and gives us a series of strong wholesome addresses. The State Secretary also visits us once or twice during the session. This year, our State Secretary, Dr. Coulter, gave us two very uplifting and inspiring addresses. The Association has organized Bible Study Classes on each floor in every dormitory on the campus. These classes meet every Sunday morning and spend twenty or thirty minutes studying the Bible. The average attendance at these classes for the present session has been two hundred and twenty. This year the Association sent four delegates to the Southwestern Students’Conference at Ruston, Louisiana. These men came back to us brimful of enthusiasm and Christian zeal. The Ladies’ Auxiliary has proved itself a potent factor in the advancement of the work. The entertainments given during the year not only have been a source of great pleasure, but they have also served a useful purpose in bringing together the members of the Associa¬ tion and enabling them to become better acquainted with each other and with the residents of the campus; they have also been the means of giving the ladies an opportunity of coming in closer touch with our work. Since its organization here the Y. M. C. A. has accom¬ plished a great deal in the way of elevating the moral tone of the student body. Its achievements along this line have been of inestimable value. i—2- Y. M. C. A. Cabinet M. H. Weinert ...................................................... President A. L. Ward................................................. Secretary-Treasurer F. H. Cunningham ............... ............. Chairman of Bible Study Committee R. C. Sigel ...................................... Chairman Devotional Committee R. F. Miller. C. P. BR ANNIN .. Chairman Reception Committee Chairman Membership Committee ____ Chairman Finance Committee 245 r—Pnl-n l Ir nr ’ ; : W Students’ Council Officers Shearer, D. M....................................................... President Gilbert, W. R................................................... Vice-President W ard, A. L.................................................. Secretary-Treasurer Members Harris, D. B. Pool, H. M. Wise, W. F., Jr. Wickes, H. G. Aldwell, R. E. Smith, J. W. Sigel, R. C. McCulloch, G. Beauregard, R. T. Grote, H. F. Wyche, T. S. Curtin, W Sherrard, R. G. Francis, A. Butts, J. W. Devine, P. S. Leggett, C. W. Gregory, R. M. Braunnig, V. H. Johnson, T. L. r - iPTrn K-on hr ra 3L.-B szrBn::? I It — r—wntm m ....... r-S—i Ecru To a Sweet Singer I know not what the parson said, His text I don’t remember. His words I heard but straightway they fled, That Sunday in November. My thoughts were caught by dulcet strains, By music soft and tender, And for the joy that yet remains, My homage just I render. When that sweet singer leaves this ball, And goes to live up higher, She’s booked, I bet, to lead them all Up in the heavenly choir And that is why I dread the day That cometh ever nearer, I am so bad Saint Peter may Not let me in to hear her. November 28, 1908. A. B. C. ( £cos$drdocx.) 248 u. £cl r ■ ■■■ ' 11 ' r gf r—i E:inzi fczfltzi C. A. DeWare W. H. Furneaux.. D. B. Harris...... L. P. Meerscheidt A. A. McDakiej____ C. W. Leggett____ R. G. Sherrard... Thanksgiving Hop Committee President .Chairman Arrangement Committee ____ Chairman Invitation Committee ____ Chairman Reception Committee ___ Chairman Decoration Committee ........ Chairman Floor Committee ...... Chairman Finance Committee x 2yf ? jt- 251 cristo mw :tj UC3 -]U Ufei ' TiiiLJ Uiz Pz ip3 M « vHs| m Pns ' ' h fvX. ROSS VOLUNTEER HOP COMMITTEE 1 Ilf Mypf y 4 pfH ' W Pra W t|) . ' ; ;.1 Ross Volunteers Hop Committee W. H. Furneaux ............................... Chairman Arrangement Committee W. R. Gilbert .................................... Chairman Invitation Committee D. B. Harris ...................................... Chairman Reception Committee O. W. Sherrill .................................. Chairman Decoration Committee J. W. Butts ......................................... Chairman Finance Committee P. W. McGhee, ]r. ................................... Chairman Floor Committee 253 c? Final Ball Committee John S. Williams, Jr ............................... . ................. President W. R. Gilbert .................................. Chairman Arrangement Committee Wm. H. Furneaux ................................ Chairman Reception Committee D. B. Harris .......................... Chairman Invitation and Program Committee M. H. Weinert ................................... Chairman Decoration Committee F Q G. F. H. Bittle ....................................... Chairman Floor Committee C. W. Leggett ...................................... Chairman Finance Committee i sn A. A. McDaniel...................................................... President Leo P. Meerscheidt......................................... Secretary-Treasurer Members Adams, R. E. Fitzhugh, L. H. Rushmore, N. R. Aldwell, Roy Frazier, B. R. Sanford, C. Arneson, E. P. Horton, C. K. Sanford, F. T. Bethel, M. S. McDaniel, A. A. Smith, E. W. Bittle, Geo. F. Meerscheidt, L. P. Thomas, Hugh Briscoe, W. P. Miller, H. C. Taylor Darst, Tom Rife, A. J. Wood, H. A. DeWare, C. A. Honorary Members Dean, J. S. Dr. Marsteller Potts, R. J- Carlisle, E. Moore, Geo. F. Murphy, R. 0. 257 ;!«! J- IZZBTO n tzHZD prr-J-. ■ V liBBLUA _ [__®tZZ3 r- ' i u nMf { C=I ==1. rzorz lo, pj t -f ' 1 -1 SWASTIKA DANCING CLUB ' us US Uvc H Williams, J. S Furneaux, W. H Tabor, R. G Shearer, D. M. Harris, 1). B. Wyche, T. S. Weinert, M. H. Voelcker, H. R. Cole, T. Secretary- T reasurer L—. ... Members Miller, R. F. Dibrell, L. H. Sherrard, R. G. McIlhenny, J. L. Lillard, S. H. Burt, F. O. Beauregard, R.T. Gilbert, W. R. McGhee, P. W. Smith, J. W. Tharp, P. Procter, J. H. Moses, C. N. Wright, C. Van Amburgh, Minter, C. J. House, E. Looney, L. P. 259 IE1-i i gj i j ) - � ..... ■ ■■■ Ban-r—i I tell —il liMil I k Tl ) I r llffiil -. r fer--1 _il 1 li il j -i Sherrill, O. W....................................................... President Braunnig, V. P ................................................... Vice-Presiden ' Reading, R. S................................................ Recording Secretary McAnnaly, E. E.......................................... Corresponding Secretary Blackman, G. H...................................................... Treasurer Eddings, R. R............................................................ Critic Hohn, C........................................ :.............. Sergeant-at-Anns Palansky, T. A..................................... Chairman Program Committee Members Blackman LeRoy Wallis Bryce McElree Smith, A. J. Braunnig Hyatt McAnnaly Bush Von Rosenberg Wood, E. G Crouch Fuchs Ezell Courtner Rogers Fischer Caldwell T HOMAS Luhn Hohn, C. Morrison Sherrill Fly, J. A. Scherer Keller Dunenberger Reading Brown Metcalf Louwein Miller Scarborough Eddings Singletary Cable Schley, W. H. Honorary Members Bean Wyche Hannay Weinert Cunningham Schley 262 The Scientific Agricultural Association R. F. Willer......................................................... President J. S. Williams................................................... Vice-President B. Gist...................................................... Secretary-Treasurer Y. R. Gilbert ........................................... Program Committee O. W. Sherrill J Members J. J. Caldwell B. L. Bing W. G. Heuremann A. L. Ward W. H. Furneaux Blackman C. J. Menke W. R. Yeary C. J. Minter M. M. Coleman J. W. Singletary A. Marburger S. A. McMillan J. L. Easterwood C. C. Speed M. C. Maness A. A. McDaniels E. R. Eudaly K. M. Trigg L. L. Lanford R. L. Robertson O. Eversberg L. Wade R. V. Nored G. 1 ). Stubbs Chicago Stock Judging Team Team Miller, R. F. Robertson, R. L. Minter, C. J. Caldwell, J. J. Williams, J. S. 2G6 m—i U McMillan, S. Miller, R. F. 267 Caldwell, J. J. 1 Ell ) 1 Architectural Engineering Society F. W. Heldenfels .................................................... President H. R. Voelcker .................................................. Vice-President Hzzi CZfijZZ! Percy McGhee .............................................. Secretary-Treasurer C. L. Wignall..................................... Chairman Program Committee Members Kleuser, M. C. Elliot, E. Barvis, I. G. Ehlers, W. J. Baade, J. E. Bayne, H. Dunbar, A. L. Honorary Members Prof. F. E. Giesecke Prof. A. Mitchell Eggert, E. G. Ehlinger, G. E. Evetts, J. M. Giesecke, B. E. Harrison, C. H. Neighbors, A. H. ScHROEDER, E. A. J. S. Dean H. R. Weber 1—•gji-T-i “Percy” McGhee Mikesky Horace Lawler Caldwell Joe Procter Minke Thorpe Beauregard Trigg r-j Q-r-i a—iw jiiUTT . • criBto czlEtiZ) CZB The Wranglers Dickerson, W. E. Fischer, H. Giesecke Thompson Sigel Cely Mitchell Carlin Welborn Dickerson, A. F. O’Connor Hooker Reading Grady Linder 270 .....,i .. .....ij; sy[ uDfjJ Macaroni Club Officers C. K. Horton..... F. Y. Heldenfels R. S. Reading____ Brown, H. P. Darst, T. B. Davidson Dickerson, A F. Dickerson, W. E. D inter, H. A. Hall Heldenfels, F. W. Horton, C. K. King, T. Lander, 0. ........ President ... Vice-President Secretary- T reasurer Members McDonald, Y. A. Peterson, E. N. Ratliff, F. A. Reading, R. S. ' Rockwood, R. O. Rust Schutt, L. A. Schwab, L. C. Sims, A. V. Wensley, Williams, T. S. c E an n JJpAVVv!. r=rV ti a i t— tzzS _] ill 272 r l ! l (iw i ) pc Wl ' r 3C r®ai r y vTf . “U-ll Club L. H. Fitzhugh A. V. Sims..... F. B. Probandt ........ President ____ Vice-President Secretary- Treasurer b 1 Members Dunbar, A. L. Fitzhugh, L. H. Fries, J. Gilbert, C. L. Herblin, L. House, E. Langdoj W. F. McCulloch, G. Probandt, F. B. Sanford, F. T. Sims, A. V. i M J Ancient Order of “The Bats” Motto —Early to bed and early to rise, but you’ll never see any of “The Bats.” Flower —Moonvine. Co o ' s—Mouse gray and black. Favorite Song —We Won’t go Home ’till Morning. Favorite drink —Maxi Mumm and Minnie Mumm. Yell Bat, Bat, Crazy Bat, Bat, Bat, Brick Bat, Eat, drink, smoke, chew, Bat, Bat, Shoo! Shoo! Leaders R. C. Sigel, Supreme Vampire E. P. Arneson, Keeper of Archives J. W. Butts, Rear Guard Brick Bats O. W. Sherrill .......... Bone Carrier L. P. Meerscheidt ......‘ Tomb Dweller C. A. Ridenour .......... High Adviser H. M. Cely ........ Fxalted Cork Puller B. H. Christian ............ Bon Enfant W. R. Yeary ............... Bushwacker G. Newell — .Keeper of Skulls and Keys O. L. Eversberg ........ Chief ) ' egg man 274 dfitzi The Dallas Club Jobson, W. A......................................................... President Fitzhugh, L. H.................................................. Vice-President 1 A 1 f Members If us 1 Atwell Ingram, H. L. Clark, S. W................................................. Secretary-Treasurer BrANNIN, C. P. Bowman, P. Furneaux, Jack Figh, J. R. Fly, J. A Gaudian Harris, D. B. Huffhines, C. L. Hcffhines, E. Y. Langdon, W. F. Moser McCraw, M. Rugel, D. F. Riley, A. A. Smith, J. Taber, Rock Thomas, H. Terry L. H. 275 The Waco Club G. E. Byars .......................................................... President Williford, C. L .................................................. Vice-President Wright, F ................................................... Secretary-Treasurer East Texas Club C H1=Z3 i—lltn m Bayne Taylor, H. R. Taylor, I. J. Thompson, H. E. Walker, R. R. McKay, G. McKay, C. Rosenfeldt Shearer, D. M. Carey, R. Cole, A. T. Gibson 278 dzum t—m—ir r g=im L Skeeler McDowel Singletary B ENTLEY Kiley DeWare McDaniel Sanders John, J. R. Spencer, W. W. Coleman, M. M ][ West Texas Club Colors — Blood Red and Whiskey Brown Favorite Drinks — Alcohol and Squirrel Whiskey Past time — Shooting up Saloons and Society Gatherings. Motto — Sleep only with the Owls. f ■ pst us 1LJ Officers R. J- R. R. E. Aldwell. W. Butts... E. Adams. .. McConnell. ..... Ch ief Boss ..... Straw Boss ____ Chief Cook .Horse Wrangler Adams, R. E. Aldwell, R. E. Brown, J. J. Butts, J. W. Caldwell, J. J. Caldwell, J. E. Dibrell, V. Z. Farmer, J. S. Fischer, H. Members Grote, F. Holcomb, A. C. Irvine, J. W. Jordan (Fatty) Lanford, L. L. Lee, Don Martin, A. C. Martin, S. H. McConnell, R. 279 S. McFarland, J Miller, J. D. Moore, W. S. O’Hair, W. R. Parker, W. E. Pe.arce, H. L. Probandt, Felix Routh, J. T. ScHNEEMAN, MAX II Panhandle Club Wyche, T. S ......................................................... President G ist b .......................................................... Vice-President Ccxleman, M. M .............................................. Secretary-Treasurer Members ftr IU IJ lJ I iBl I Borwis Burgess Cox, R. O. Cox, H. T. Clayton, T. Lochridge, J. Merrill, G. W. Pendleton Shropshire, L. O. Smylie, W. R. Stevens Todd Douglas Hector Baxter cmsiiA - E. V. Spence President J. F Dubose Vice-President G. W. Barnes Secretary-Treasurer O. F. Brandt W. A. Ball F. J. Bechert C. Brown Members L. Wade S. H. Ray J. B. Shaw R. M. Gregory Song We are some rowdy cowboys, Just off the stormy plains; Our trade is girting saddles And pulling bridle reins. Oh, we can tip the lasso, It is with graceful ease; We rope a streak of lightning And ride it where we please. When low’ring clouds do gather, And lurid lightning flash, The crushing thunder rattle, And heavy raindrops splash, What keeps the herd from running, And stampede far and wide? The cowboy’s long, low whistle, And singing by their side. •;� « s r I, mmmBmmmagmmma z ] w , -M il □P3 I - V., ' • 1 ; . � J .U; -£ ■ • VC i £ ; ?-.-£- ■ I—ST7-I if tiyssSP?-?? 1 V « - ' ■ • - ' •.. ;• LJ US £ t3 n . 5 nr Tr r VI V ' . tfT® J w ' ; £% Jlll i Ucr-sxi Veterans of the Lost Cause First Lieutenant Baker, L. A. Second Lieutenant McGhee, P. W. First Sergeant O’Connor, T. Second Sergeant Skeeler, F. J. Third Sergeant Yeary, W. R. Company Clerk Dubose, J. F. First Corporal John, J. R. Second Corporal Trigg, K. M. Third Corporal Dorsey, R. T. Fourth Corporal Coleman, N. P. Captain Leggett, W. C. Privates Addicks, C. F. Bing, B. L. Blackman, G. H. Brice, H. A. Barwis, I. G. Burt, F. O. Coleman, M. M. Crouch, J. H. Ellis, D. E. Elliot, G. E. Foscue, G. B. Huerman, W. G.. FIannay, R. E. Lillard, S. A. McKay, G. McKay, C. M. Morton, O. L. Pierce, H. L. Spencer, W. W. Speed, C. C. Tabor, R. G. Williams, R. S. Williford, C. L. Yeary, W. R. I 1H| ) I CZEP3 I-FlT-t Fo a Pipe I I gaze thee o’er, old friend of mine, Survey thy form from time to time; Note thy curves, thy graceful mold — Is’t really true thou hast no soul? Has nature dealt with thee so cruel. And given thee naught but ashy fuel? Answer me now, old friend of mine, And tell me true, what spell is thine? II Companion of my lonely hours, Who carved that gruesome skull in flowers? Who shaped thy stem and silver’d plate? Some wretch that groans in penal state? Or art thou more than thou dost seem, The model of some master’s dream? Answer me now, old friend of mine, Tell me true, what magic is thine? Ill Thou sayest naught in thy defense, Thy silence speaks no eloquence. Have I by chance offended thee? Come now, old pal, forgive thou me. O’erlook it, yea, pardon the sin, I swear by the gods the fault to amend. Tho’ tell me friend, old pal o’ mine, Tell me truly, what spell is thine? 284 Houston Club Members Ward, A. L......... Tharp, P........... Carlin, W. J........ Stimson, O. E. Wiedekind, C. A. W. Rushmore, N. R. . Sigel, Roy C. Jackson, A. R. Mistrot, G. A. Underwood, H. Schlom, C. McCullough, E. R. Curtin, W. H. Roberts, W. C. Luhn, G. Fries, J. Block, J. A. Goggan, W. H. Robertson, H. S. Sargent, P. B. Millender, J. E. Christian, J. R. Christian, B. H. .................. President . ............. Vice-President ..... Secretary and Treasurer Hiedleberg, F. T. Kavanaugh, C. Meek, J. W. Procter, J. H. Humphreyille, J. O. Cochran, W. Goldman, H. D. Mansfield, H. G. Paine, O. W. Proehl, A. 2 S 5 The Ancient and Respected Organization of Crack-Brained Scribes. Members Brannin ............................................................ “Quarles” Voelcker........................ “Weber” Louwein.............. ............................................. “Andrews” Gist................................................................. “Alvord” Sherrill............................................................... “Ball” Arneson ............................................................. “Booth” Furneaux........................................................... “ Francis” Huckabee ........................................... “King” Shearer .............................................................. “Blake” Adams ............................................................... “J unkin” Sigel ............................................................ “Nottingham” Ward ................................................................. “Dan” ... tzuna SENIOR TRACK TEAM Al. SENIOR TRACK TEAM A2. SENIOR TRACK TEAM A3 r i w . 1 1—i r f—nn n r !- r fa -i ii-ir -iaar- n W r- nwm - i t r i ' ra im • . ! Adios, College Station i Adios, old College Station, Fairest vale in all creation; Lift thy mourning shrouds and listen, As I gaze with eyes that glisten, O’er the fields of grain a’glister, And softly on thy deaf ear whisper, Whisper—College Station, adios. 3 II Dear is thy air in morning freshness, Thy splendid sky of azure clearness And dearer too the noble buildings That deck thy breast in princely gildings, Sweet to me are the birds that flitter On thy trees with noisy twitter, Twittring — College Station, adios. III Dear to me are thy dreamy meadows, Blessed with sunshine and shadows, Nurtur’d by raindrops refreshing, That sport with glee in breeze caressing; And dear, too, thy sunset glowing O’er thy fields, and cattle lowing, Lowing — College Station, adios. IV Precious are thy ties of friendship. Truer than steel bonds of kinship. And priceless is our heritage, Of broadly minds and moral courage. Tho’ in answer to fate’s solemn knell, We wring thy hands in sad farewell, And bid thee — College Station, adios. A V The breeze takes up our parting words And swifter than the carrier bird Sweeps gently o’er thy perfumed breast. Disturbs thy tulips’ graceful rest; And hast’ning on its sad errand, It is lost in Echo’s world beyond, Sighing — College Station, adios. 288 I — ' MSZZ-- jaa r— i JC=iapzDEz: The Last Bugle Call D’ye hear those lingr’ing dulcet notes, Thro’ the new-born air of night, As carols wafted from mystic floats That sail in breezy flight? Hark’n to the wailing trumpet clear— ’Tis the last call sounding, The last to e’er greet thy ear In realms of man’s founding. Xo more shall we list to the sad refrain, Droning as the funeral dirge; Xo more shall we step to martial strain In relief from mental scourge. Xo more shall we rev’l in the soft cool breeze, That flirts with the meadow lark; And, alas! Xo more on the friendly “sprees” Shall we clasp as the friends we part! ’Tis time we’re gone, we’ve played the game, We’ve drained the dregs of a bitter drought; We’ve fought, we’ve prayed, we’ve cursed in vain, To grasp the gem we sought. ’Till years and years of patient “grind,” Have reap’d that quaint device. That “fiver’s” worth in manuscript! That “log” of free advice! Bah! ’Tis time we’re gone, our time “has been” Xought-nine, we’ve “done our do,” Make way for thy brethr’n,—Xineteen-ten, Advance t’ life’s fray anew! 289 r !nF=«=! feu Variety Club “Sporting Joe” John “Woozy Red” English “Skinney” Kahn “Heavy” Telfair “Baby” Lindsey Locke the “Flying Dutchman” “Shorty” Grote 290 CZEtO i=ZD !=— P3 FVHflDENfEW ' 09 . 4 I l| U - 7 . ___mU Announcement! GREAT CONSOLIDATION LYCEUM COURSE Ten Tremendous Features with Specialties COLOSSAL! STUPENDOUS!! ON NOW at COLLEGE AUDITORIUM DON’T MISS IT! PROGRAMME i {Subject to change) I LECTURE Thrilling account of the salvation of New York City ’98. Tells how he did it—and stayed at home. All about Teddy the Giant Killer, and the wonderful Roman Governor, Napoleon. With demonstration and practical illustrations of hair-raising personal adventures at the gruesome Hotel a la Sbisa. By General Abraham Moses, Father of the U. S. Artillery Corpse. II LECTURE John Avery Lomax Preserver of American Literature on “SERVICES I HAVE RENDERED” In Two Parts 1. How to become a Faculty member. 2. How I saved the A. M. College. With selections from original production, in verse. Note— Audiences are required to be patient and keep their seats. III “A FATHERLY TALK” IIS BY “Big Dick” Alvord Beneficent to old and young alike Photographs on exhibition between “stunts”—May be had for 10 cents each. THE HERO OF THE AGRICULTURAL BUILDING, OR HOW I SAVED THE LIQUOR TRUST Will also be rendered by the distinguished entertainer on special request. IV COMIC PROF. JINGLE BAR JUNKINS and his troupe of singing comedians Positively guaranteed to make a noise.—Don’t miss it! It’s great!! V Classical Tableau—Homeric Effect, Entitled “ DEAC, THE FALLEN LEADER” By Dr. Laughing Water DR. ‘‘SAUER KRAUT” FERMIER and his wonderful troupe of performing animals. The only specimens of their kind that have survived in our age. FOUR GREAT ENTRIES EACH WORTH DOUBLE THE MONEY. ‘‘Zoo-Boo” ...................The Nottinghamammal ‘‘El Diabalo” .....................The Lears-a-pigmy ‘‘Trixy” .................The Rather-be-a-chipongee “Nero” ...............The Capt.-o-Burro-Cowinctus EXCEL IN ALL FEATS OF WIRE WALKING, JUGGLING, ‘‘nickel fundling”, ‘‘flunking,” ETC. EQUAL TO MAN HIMSELF You can ' t miss it! VII THE GREAT MILNER NAGLE COMEDY STUNT THE ‘‘KATZENJAMMER KIDDS” Impersonators and Entertainers Snappy! Roaring!! Amazing!!! Note —Beware of the Cigarette Fiend. VIII CARSON BROS. SCIENTIFIC FLEECERS AND SLEIGHT-OF-HAND ‘‘STUNTS” Cast of Characters Carson, Jim ............. ‘‘ Skin-em-quick” Carson, John ........... “ And-then-some ” Specialty_Puzzle stunt, ‘‘Who’s Who?” Watchfor ‘‘Tubby” the renowned. 293 |Ok izzqizi Mn ii lW d l Mg 4u y q «« rT- 3 f g . . • ---_ J c=S=i THE “CUSSING TWINS” BY “Brimstone” Francis and “Horizontal” Spence with EXPERIMENTAL DEMONSTRATIONS OF GOOD RESULTS OBTAINED FROM PROPER USE OF FORCEFUL LANGUAGE. EXAM¬ PLES IN FLESH - DEVELOPED BY THEIR OWN THEORY Finale GRAND MEDLEY All characters participate. Impressive ladder-climbing “stunt” by “Big Dick.” On the side — Extra THE DASHING LIEUTENANT’S RETURN FROM THE WARS. A Rip-Roaring Farce in one act. BY Mr. “Cosine ’’Wallis, T. A. M. C. A “real lieutenant 3n n r kL f—| i ' i; mir ' -3ir:33i s- t!ii u Vf y A. and M. Encyclopedia A. Adjutant— The guy who is abused morning, noon and night. B. Bull —A dealer in rows. The lad from West Point who rules with an iron hand. Bulltics —A study in which Seniors explain Napoleon’s mistakes to the “Bull.” Bryan —Where the Budweiser flows. Bloat —One w r ho displays undue prominence from obvious reasons. B. A.—“Booze artist.” A much envied degree held by Joe John. Big Dick —The eighth wonder. The climax in the era of strange discovery. B. A. of no mean ability. Great Christian—sings in choir. A noted fighter of fire and “fire¬ water.” Butts —Cadet’s way of saying he is next in line on anything from a cigarette “swipe” to a new uniform he wishes to wear to G. M. Bob —A keeper of “fish”—A. M.’s Rock of Ages. C. Campus —The run around of the A. M. prison. Cheese-knife —A little implement of warfare worn with pride by commissioned officers. Corporal —A living example of military despotism. Chapel —Preparation for a nap. Captain —The swell uniformed “guy” much in evidence at Dress Parade. Cakes —The surest method to suicide. Chem —A branch of the “black art.” Cadet Special —A common carrier of cadets—to Bryan between taps and reveille. Cinch —Bug-hunting course. Chuck —A rare substance sometimes in evidence at Mess Hall. The sustenance of life. Coke —Cadet dreamland—a condition of lovesick youths not conducive to passing “exams.” 295 «) I us jL IvsJLJ Cold Feet — A contagious disease that attacks quitters and N. G.’s. Cadet — An able-bodied man repenting at leisure. Company Flunk — The man behind the gun who receives no pay. Colonel — A much appreciated gift from the Board of Directors. Capt. Kidd — A refugee from Oklahoma. D. Doc Lay —Easiest thing on the campus. Dismissed —A piece of papyrus from office of ‘‘Bull.” Dress Parade —A form of torture to cadets for visitors’ pleasure. Dope —What you find in this book. E - E- E- E- nglish —A brown speckled, maroon youth who attends no athletics. F. Fresh —A dangerous malady that sometimes preys on “fish.” Fish—A scaly oddity much in evidence, sometimes served at Mess Hall and continually served in barracks. Flush —A condition sought by all, enjoyed by few. Flunk —Faculty retaliation. Fire Call —A chance to exchange buckets. Faculty Meeting —A gathering of old heads to gossip over cadet short-comings. First Sergeant —The captain’s ramrod — “Cussed” by many, loved by few. Fiend —A past master in any form of black art. Guard Room —Lazy men’s headquarters. Grease —A triumph of modern chemistry used for butter at Mess Hall. Guard Mount —A meeting of cadets to sport borrowed clothes and guns. Graeter —A modern day genius. Examples: “Bug” Caldwell and Schley. Goodwin Hall —A new mule barn. H. Hash —The last sad rites of Fido. Hell —Civil Engineering — Poverty. Hit —Pugilistic — A well rapt package. Social — A well wrapped expression. tsigona UM Hot Air —The honorable art of “wind-jamming”—Van Amburg’s long suit. Hospital —Detention camp. Hops —In general—Charity money—All pay —Some enjoy. Thanksgiving—Where Beau¬ regard danced. I. Industry —Acquired by many cadets at Mess Hall; especially Furneaux. J- ‘ Jag” —A cross between a jug and a jig. Jimmy —The time-honored veteran of the C. E. department. Jingles —T. P. Junkin—A “fish” monger. K. King —What’s left. Kinematics —The devil’s revenge on mankind. !!!??? f t t JJ§§ L. XI Lieut. Col. —Bureau of information on military tactics. Little Jimmy —“Jimmie’s” gruesome offspring—a weapon used to down Juniors. Mess Ca ll — A parody on Sbisa. Mess Hall — Where Bohe dames dispose of roosters too old to die and vegetables that have begun to give up the ghost. Incidentally the corps feeds here. Military — An easy way to beat the bull. N. Notty —The devil ' s representative at College Station—Director of kinematics. Nat —A place for bathing. Steam-heated according to plans—never heated, accord¬ ing to cadets. Nerve — Huckabee has it. O. Overworked — A good natured lie. O. D. — The cadet who hunts trouble for others. 297 D r±:; - - Private —The poor devil who catches “IT” coming and going. Pony—R idden by many, seen by few. Pee Wee —A nervous little being with a fierce - sting. An apparition requiring three glances to see, yet holds terror for all. Pass “66”—Faculty benediction. Piker —One afflicted with cold feet. Pipe — The only friend and companion of a cadet’s lonely hours. Poker —The popular form of athletics in which A. M. holds championship. A great collegiate game. Pull —The power behind the bull Prof., etc. Q. Quart —A popular college measure of capacity. Quality Row—The avenue leading by Prof. J -’s house to Bohe Hall Quartermaster —Laziest man on the job. R. Reg—A very vile imitation of molasses. Rise —An ascension leading to a “flushed” condition. Rubber Goods —Sbisa’s steak. Ross Hall —Local mission of “Der Faderland.” Rams —Compliments from headquarters. Reveille —An unearthly noise heard before daybreak. S. Sbisa —A stealthy Latin, believed to be an anarchist. The man who waters the milk, dopes the coffee, shoves the “cush,” and is otherwise industrious n his efforts to prevent sickness from rich food. Stall —Ask Ridenour. Sermon —A sure cure for insomnia. Sergeant —A fellow receiving credit for what he does not know. Sport —A walking drygoods store. Stuck —“Rammed”—Turned down. Stung—A further development of the “stuck” application. Spence —The stealthy demagogue of the C. E. graphics Dept. Controls the “night devils” that dance and torment the Senior C. E. between taps and reveille. [Z 298 CIIIOXD Sawdust —Gleanings from a large sugar mill; used for fattening steers and A M. cadets. Seven-Eight-Nines —The regulation A. M. medicine. Cures all ills from ingrowing toe nail to fractured skull. Sinkers —A preparation of dough used for throwing purposes. Sucker —One who is “nice” to Profs, and Company officers. Succor —What the “sucker” receives in return for his niceness. Skin, To — T he gentle art o fleecing. T. Tubby —Twins—Ambling jokes. Play “Monte” with “Mac’s” crowd as an occupa¬ tion and issue out money at Treasury’s office for recreation. Trumpeter —The whole cheese. Tough Proposition —Blake. Tobacco —The soothing weed used by all and bought by few. Two-Year “Bug”—A refuge for “busted” bug-hunters. Tardy —Our latest acquisition. U. V. v . Unbosomed —A shirt just returned from the laundry. W. Whoa, Emma! —A. M’s derisive slogan. X. Y. Z Zero — An evidence of Prof’s bad humor. CUB 299 sfarnilfat Express otis. C—P±J F,qm. I or ' Tit ' ' {ottoo t=m_IL_ZHt=3| C SZE3 s —.: a p _jn n r ' i! r -.......r ' • — CZEDZ3 - in ui—I Explanation n f | w || u id T r. i !i ■ General and Special Orders POPULAR VERSION GENERAL ORDERS (1) To take charge of this post and any and all “fish” property that may strike my eye. (2) To walk my post and keep a vigilant eye for all “boxes” from home, and other concealed eatables in the neighborhood. (3) To ram and otherwise chastise with sundry remarks any “fish” who shall look “sassy.” (4) To repeat with a h-air-raising yell all calls from any other sentinel. (5) (Applicable to “fish” only.) To receive, transmit, and obey all orders from and allow myself to be “strapped” only by, any and all “old boys” who may feel the lack of recrea¬ tion. (6) To hold conversation with everyone about everything except the discharge of my duty. (7) In case of fire or general disorder to yell mightily and pour water on it. (8) To allow anyone who may so desire to monkey diddle around my post. (9) In case I fail to consume all provisions, tobacco, etc., in the vicinity of my post, to call the corporal of the guard. (10) To receive all ' sa utes from “fish” with a fierce air. (n) If guarding at night, to challenge all parties in sight and receive countersign. The sentinel shall say in a low voice,” Halt! who goes there?” If a friend he shall reply, “A friend with a bottle.” The sentinel shall carefully examine surroundings with a scru¬ tinizing eye and say, “Advance friend with the bottle and draw stopper,” at which the party addressed approaches with bottle extended, stopper drawn. His passport is carefully examined, its validity tested, and if goods be found of standard quality he is allowed to pass on. SPECIAL ORDERS (1) To allow any old boy who may so desire to carry in wood and water after study call. (2) To allow no one to study in barracks after study call. (3) To permit no loud talking or yelling that might disturb the peace in Bryan. (4) To visit everyone and have all musicians play between the hours of 7 and 10 o’clock p. m. 802 i r =: ' s f ir—ii---i lilfcfbLi fv xlr —M— ETO Grinds Yes; they say Munson is a great author; he was once a member of the editorial staff of the Battalion. Who has read that very interesting new Novel entitled “The Mystery of the Twenty Thousand,” by Dr. Laughing- Water ? It is true that we have a man in the Sen¬ ior Class who has been “Wise” for 20 years and is still studying—according to report. His rise has been marvelous from a very tender age. Hence he is now the most extensive member of the class in that direction — length-Wise. Giesecke (greeting his friend Schroeter just returning from first trip to town— rather foolish)—Hey, mine friendt, vot iss ? Shroeter—Mine friendt, it was already vonce der Dutch osifers Chief keeper of der spigot, not in town I vendt und me shook handts widst myself und friendtly drin—kedt likewise. Who knows why “Cosine” rams? A Mess-Hall Blessing Lord, if Thou wouldst keep us to Thee true, Send us some steak that we can chew. We like rich cream and coffee “Long,” But not the butter quite so strong. A. M. Thomas First Fish — Who is that dignified look¬ ing figure in U. S. blue? Second Fish—Whew! Must be General Dewey! Third Fish — Or Booker T. Roosenfeldt. First Fish (figure approached nearer)— Hem! Hem! It’s Dr. Lay. Cely has acquired some renown as a military tactician. He even tells the Bull some new things on the subject. Go to “Bug” Caldwell for information on the subject of fire discipline—can tell you something about hogs, too. tnaaazj Roseborough (after ramming a cadet for swearing)—Look here, Abbey, I’m getting d - n tired of this. Notes on “How to acquire ozone under a cedar bush” will be gladly furnished to any person desiring them, by Cadet First Sergeant Shiels. If you don’t believe Booth can scrap badgers” ask “Captain Kidd.” All persons desiring fatherly advice are referred to Rev. McAnnelly. 303 BOC i !QDc tmi :• i i—( r Y ' O ‘% = f UC DUtt ftAfl { If if l A pair —“Red” English and “Windy’ Did anybody say Ridenour’s voice was tuned fourteen octaves above that of a grasshopper ? Another Pair —“Jim” Giesecke and “Alex” Schroeter. Why didn’t Wise go to Welboan’s New Year’s night? Have you tried Dr. Alexander’s “Sure Cure for Insomnia?”—Treatment weekly. Big Dick (hero of great fire)—Hello! Hello! Send me up two lanterns. DeWare—H- e- l- l- o! H-o-wa-r-e y-o-u-u? W-h-e-n d-i-d y-o-u g-e-t b-a-c-k f-r-o-m E-u-u- r-o-p-e? Read Lomax’s essay, “How I Saved the College, or Services I have Rendered.” All ambitious young ‘ £ Profs ’ ’ are referred to Mr. Lomax for information as to how to become a Faculty member. Notice —Great discovery by “Big Dick.’ Unparalleled Fire Extinguisher! Formula, H 2 0. Directions: Be well provided with stimulants and lanterns. Apply with bucket. They say Prof. Alvord is writing a new book, entitled “How I Saved the Agricul¬ tural Building.” , i-L- .—iL. Mr. Caldwell is ready at all times to relate the interesting joke(?), “The Mys¬ tery of the Barn Yard, or Who Caught the Pig.”—“Big Dick’s.” Amburg! Amburg! is my name, sir, Amburg! T. A. Van Amburg. The Sophomore English, (seeing Van Amburg walking with Rev. Alexander) — Gee, I guess that’s as close as “Van” will ever get to heaven. TT 7 ANTED! A recipe for red hair and ’ freckles. Address M. G. English Williams, John Sharpe — Captain, can troops be legally grafted into the armies of the United States? How did “Panama” lose the cold cream? Did Lear take the cream for the baby? He says he did. First Cadet — It is rumored that Prof. (“Pud”) Frapps recently made an experi¬ mental test on disinfecting a polecat. Second Cadet —Yes, and he is now working the same experiment on himself. First Cadet (shivering in Goodwin Hall) — I wonder why there is no heat on this morning. Second Cadet — Van Amburg started the hot air mouthpiece. How came “Panama” to find the un¬ dressed “Kidds” in the Shirley. Johnny Burns? ? ? ? 304 L T i—p m o J Us rL vn i Mn dZECO Weinert and Bass — What are bur grades, Professor ? Prof. Lear—Your grades in singing prac¬ tice are----, etc. Notice. — For the information of the Corps and in order to prevent further con¬ fusion we wish to distinguish permanently between the tw r o Wards on the Campus. Mr. A. L. Ward is President of the J unior Class and First Sergeant of Co. “ D ” as some may have found out. He is a pleasant appearing “Chap” and looks very “noisily” sometimes. Mr. “Dan” Ward is a gentleman of color and may be seen daily about the campus armed with a bucket and a broom. The Pompadour Quartette— Weinert, Bittle, Arneson and Sanders—the stand¬ ing advertisement for “Battle the Barber.” “Botany” Robinson on street car in Chicago pushes his way frantically through crowded aisle. Conductor—“Do you wish to get off here, sir?” No reply. “Botany” redoubles his efforts. “Do you wish to get off here, sir?” the conductor again repeated, slow¬ ing down the car. Again no reply. “Bot¬ any” gains the end vestibule with diffi¬ culty. The car comes to a standstill. “Botany” leans forward—a discharge and splash follows, then drawing a handker¬ chief slowly across his mouth he replies to the astonished conductor, “No, I believe not,” returns leisurely to his seat, bites off another half plug of Star Navy and is lost to the world again. Pete Bittle, in defining a chemical reac¬ tion:—For instance, as the speed increases the velocity also increases. It was not known that “Panama” Eddins was such a fast track man until seen leav¬ ing the Shirley in a rather hurried manner one night. Bass’ only hope of passing in E. E. is by following out DeLay’s idea of carrying his screw-driver, pliers and wrench to Chapel every Sunday. Has anybody seen Dick Beauregard wearing a dress suit since last Thanksgiv¬ ing Hop? It has been found that Professor DeLay can appreciate a joke,—he appreciates the Senior E. E. Section. Dave Shearer (talking to ladies at Sun¬ day Morning Inspection)—Don’t be un¬ easy. I ain’t going to run over you. Dentist (to Professor Nottingham in dentist chair)—What kind of teeth do you want ?—(meaning gold or silver). Nottingham—Oh- h - h! Make ’em epicycloidal. Call Claud Minter by his nicknames “Lieutenant” or “Firedemon,” and see what happens. Who was the lady that called Woodie G. Gilbert “a little simp?” I p ' J czHS r—i I-FTJ E=o a jncmat ' ® From Nolly ' s Nood) c= i il ,.b - .Jn n� = —gji) -i r. pi i —i M 4 Ji -—J U.™-—-4, tmc c=ii =rii tmm= t phi ) i n ocz L. Hi CHKCZ] t i i a—i -J trad nr vs J41 Y If.. Tl A Canine Incident ’Twas on a raw midwinter’s night, The biting rain fell fast, A whip-poor-will moaned in his flight As Dr. B-steered past. Undaunted by the inky mask That hovered o’er the earth, Our hero’s No. 14 last ’Menced moving o’er the turf. Onward he strode without a croon, Without a word or sigh, His bulky form outlined in gloom Against the threatening sky. A fiendish smile crept o’er his face, Expression of his “coke,” That wandered to that hellish place Of sulphur fumes and smoke. But, out from the night a weird cry came, A ghostly voice shrieked clear, Then sobbed aloud “Beware,—your shame, Your victims’ ghosts are near.” Every bush concealed a spook, That made the North wind whizz, A grinning face from every nook, Sighed slowly, “There he is.” His blood ran cold in every vein. His tongue clove to his mouth, His legs, howe’er, knew no such strain— And straightway headed South. Close by there lived one Dr. Ball, A learned botanist Who often tried ’mong other stalls At being a dog-ologist. ® I 307 ■—! IT ( J vs l TS=5 i i . jl ■p fT Thus ever erring Dr. B- Sought to dodge the goblins; But Dr. Ball of Botany- Set up a “yap” and howling. Then Dr. B-took up back track, And fled with mortal terrors, And then and there began to act The “Comedy of Errors.” The picket fence, only too cruel, Held back a bountiful toll, When he’d smashed a post and door¬ step newel And awakened the depths of his soul. No god nor devil nor mortal man Could stay that wild career, That wrecked the works of human hand Through a hole in the atmosphere. Now the only thing that still remains In the shape of evidence, Is a tattered coat-tail, seedy and grained, That waves from the picket fence. f . lanzDn n c jOLI T Jwhl i i % czSzzi Routine A. M. 6:oo — Reveille sounds. 6:09—Furneaux begins toilet. 6:10 — Corporals hold reveille. 6:30 — Breakfast formation. Furneaux, massaging face, directs ten different fish to bring him breakfast. All comply—supply insufficient. 6:35— Corps back from breakfast. 6:45 — Beauregard arrives at breakfast formation; eats with guards. 7:15 — Guard Mount. 7:20 — Furneaux still at toilet; complains of hungry feeling. 8:00— First Period. Van Amburg and English enjoying pleasant dreams. 8:05— Spence enquires of Van Amburg and English. 8:30 — Harris coking—sketches everybody in his class and cartoons “Jimmie.” 9:00— Second period. Van Amburg turns over, English snoring a merry clip. 9:05— Wertenberger inquires for Van Amburg and English. 9:10— Furneaux takes another massage and begins training hair; very hungry. 10:00— Third period; Wallis makes morning report; sergeant faints. 10:30— Van Amburg and English awake and report for first period recitation. 10:45— Furneaux completes toilet and decides there is no use to report to “Pud.” 11:00— Fourth period; Gilbert at ’phone. 11 :o5— Ridenour and Spence begin entertainment of C. E. Section. 11:10— Furneaux very hungry; takes another massage. 11:30— Entertainment of C. E. Section continues. 11:45— English and Rife join in row; Spence grabs his ears and flees from room. 12:00— Fifth period; Furneaux ravenous; longs for Mess Call. P. M. 12:05— Williams hears assembly, wakes up and thinks it is reveille—hastens to Company parade to discern mistake. 12:10— “Alec” Schroeter has a Dutch idea and begins translating to “ Jimmie.” 12:45 — “Alec” slinging more Dutch at “Jimmie.” 12:50—“ Jimmie” dismisses section in despair. 1:00 — Mess call; Furneaux and Crouch make a break for the formation plaza;—Fur¬ neaux arrives first. 1 :io — Assembly. 1:15 — Regiment begins march to Mess Hall. 1:18 — Furneaux, eager, brings Battalion to “Double Time.” 1:19 — Furneaux and Crouch take short cut. 1:20—Furneaux outsprints Crouch again and both dash in Mess Hall. 309 J its LJ FTY TT IgnT-rTil l r—jTnn—1 tg irT ,- j - iv - 11 i ji 1:25—Regiment seated; Roseborough begins journey for first tray of “chuck.” 1:30 — Regiment eating; staff and “C” Co. go hungry. 1:45—Regiment dismissed; “Hungry” and Jack still at Mess Hall; nothing left for the Mexicans. 1:50 — Shearer lights locomotive (pipe). 1:51—His fr ends leave room hurriedly. 2:00—Sixth period; Beauregard arrives at dinner formation. 2:05 — Shearer reports at Commandant’s office for drill orders. Bull lights cigar and begins “hot airing.” 2:10—Harris coking, cartoons Spence. 2:30 — Roseborough completes journey and arrives with first tray of “chuck;” Mess Hall deserted; Furneaux relieves him of embarrassment. 2:45 — Furneaux back from Mess Hall, shaves, takes massage, trains hair and feels hungry 3:00—Seventh period; Bull still gassing. Shearer impatient; nothing learned. 3 :o5 — Spence inquires for Shearer. 3:10 — “Red” and “Van” enjoying afternoon nap. 3:30—Beauregard reports for first period practice. 4:00 — Eighth period; Bull stil gassing; Shearer desperate. 4:25 — Spence sends orderly after Shearer. 4:30—Shearer rushes from Commandant’s office in despair; nothing learned; echo of Bull’s gas resounds through Main Building. 4:45—Drill; no officers Co. “C;” Gilbert at the ’phone; Beauregard and Caldwell asleep. 5:00 — Furneaux ravenous; breaks into Mess Hall. 5:45 — Van Amburg and English report for drill formation; due time for supper formation. 6:00 — Retreat. 6:10 — Supper 6:15 — Furneaux making good headway. 7:15 — Call to quarters; Furneaux still eating. 8:00—Furneaux fin ' shes (?) meal. 8:01 — Furneaux hungry. 9:00 — Harris coking; cartoons everything in sight. 9:30 — Gilbert still at phone. 10:00 — Furneaux ravenous. 10:05 — Furneaux devours pipe case and tobacco can. 10:10 — Taps. 10:15 — Furneaux enters Mess Hall through window. 10:30 — Furneaux foundered, — retires and dreams deliciously of breakfast. 12:00 — Van Amburg and English arrive at last night’s supper formation; disappointed. 12:30 to 6 A. M. — All quiet. _Q- ::iiOn Qm w Some Important Dates 1908 October 6—Minter went to reveille. 15 — John Sharpe Williams drilled. November 6—Only twenty-five succeeded in working ‘‘Doc” on drill; minimum number during year. 18— Panic in Mess Hall; “Fish” terribly frightened —cause; Wigna 1 called Regiment to attention. 26—“Red” English appeared in full uniform. 28- —io° below zero; heavy rainfall at College; “Cosine” Wallis wears light white trousers to Thanksgiv ' ng hop. 29 — Beauregard danced (everybody knows “Beauty” dances, of course). 33—Dave Shearer seen without his pipe. December 2 — Rosenfeld suddenly made appearance n Graphics Department; caused disastrous panic in C. E. section; Spence fainted and “Jimmy” sprung his testing machine; Flexure formula irreparably damaged. 5 — Shearer appeared on scene in time to march Corps to breakfast. 19— One of the two dates on which Sbisa served butter at the Mess Hall. 21 — To be remembered in A. M. history as date of “Smiley” Mitchell’s second hair cut; proved turning point in “Smiley’s” life; henceforward he grew flesh instead of hair. “Smiley” Mitchell seen out of his room. 18—“Widow” passed in Math. 21 to January 4, 1909 — To be remembered as period in which “Cosine” failed to turn in a single “ram.” 25 (Christmas)—“Bob” Smith “loosened up” and smoked a cheroot on himself. 24—Van Amburg visited “nat;” wrought great change in him; never recog¬ nized afterwards. I 9°9 January 3—Charles Puryear spoke to cadet on the campus. 5—“Panama” Eddins made himself a birthday present of a new pair of shoes; caused severe panic in the leather market. 21—Van Amburg went to drill. 312 EjLlj f pip i February 20—Rosenfeld brings up own wood; no “Fish” present. 29(?)—Ridenour asked no questions. March 6—Queer shock and continued vibration of earth caused much uneasiness to residents of College Station; many window panes shattered; after¬ wards earned, however, that “Tubby” Carson fell down thedoorsteps. 6—Grub left on staff table; Furneaux absent. 8—Cole created great sensation at retreat; deep impression on visitors. April i(?)—Dave Harris visits the girls. 4—Fluctuation in woollen market, as result of “Fatty” Kahn’s purchase of new suit. 10—A cadet listening to “Bull’s” hot air succeeded in pushing in a word edge¬ ways; wonderful feat. June 12—Sbisa served butter again—the other date. (Revised Proverbs) 1. Up the ladder of “frame”, step by step, goes the cadet—after chickens. 2. Military grows the “Fish” when the “Bull” appears. 3. Not all girls who wear diamonds are jewels. 4. When the Junior “Vets” have practice, Sbisa gives us—fresh meat? 5. Deposit the pennies and the “Treasurer” will take care of the rest. 6. Not all who are desirous, get ranks—only the successful. 7. Mysteriously disappears the chickens, when cadets are around. 8. One cigar given by the manly son, diminishes the father’s supply by the box. 9. The monthly check of a foolish son runneth low but a wise son toucheth deep y a slad father. C is for Chapel, the palace of Dreams, Where Somnus reigns silent and still; But woe’ll be the sleepers by “Cosine” seen As filling the “ Honor Call” ’s paying the bill. For three long years we’ve wondered, And still the wonder grows, How in the devil one small head Can carry all he knows — Pee Wee. 313 f “fejQ-J C=S23 Other Dope NAME NICKNAME ORIGIN GREATEST NEED PECULIARITY FUTURE VOCATION Eddixgs ‘ Panama” Eel Clean Face Big Feet Tinker English ‘Red” None Bottle o’ Bud Red Freckles Supt. Sunday and Hair School Rosenfeld ‘ Rosy” Hebrew Jail Whole Cheese Selling ’em cheaper Munson ‘ Mun” John Brown Corn Bread Hair Porter Van Amburg “Windy” Bellows Air Receptacle Girth Minstrel McDaniel “Mac” Hottentot Nurse (The) Face Brakeman Furneaux “Jack” Happened More “ Feed” Brain Gassing Schroder “Chesty” Dutch New Face Campaign Hat Drinking Beer Mitchell “Smiley” Bridge Truss New Face Prancing Smiling Minter “ Lieutenant” Dago New Derby Blowing Bronco Busting Beauregard ‘ ‘ General ’ ’ Louis XIV Chaplain Profile Ancestors’” rep” Gilbert “ Shorty” Pigmy Sweetheart Brevity Marrying Williams “Senator” Chimpanzee “Inter-Rueban Hardiness Rearing Family to Bryan Robertson “ Botany” Tobacco Plant More Tobacco Plug Cut Growing To- “Mug” bacco Aldwell “Captain” “Greaser” Wooden horse Jaw Climbing Poles Caldwell “Bug” Swine Hog Trough Boots Raising Hogs Giesecke “ Sunny Jim” “ Der Fader- Naturalization Weight Playing Mama’s land Papers Big Son Ridenour “ Brightness” Coffee Mill New Voice Knowledge Asking Ques- tions Miller “ Herfonts” Sauerkraut A Rank Crowing Growing Hay Grady “ Splitz” Daniel Boone Coonskin Cap Speed Evangelist Harris “ Dave” Sir Isaac New- A Beard Studying (?) Studying(?) ton McMillan “ Sammy” Watermelon A Wheelbarrow Pushing a Selling Peanuts wheelbarrow Schley ‘ ‘ Admiral ’ ’ Not known — A Dry Goods Hebrew quali- Partnership hibernates Store ties with Rosen¬ feld Whittit “Hee” Nothing A wife Skinniness Selling Hot Ta- males :H4 in ram r—If : hHj )U i h g°a) tr iU US f r r Nobody dN e- Just after ' sh-Meeting. Some Things the Corps Would Like to Know How ‘‘Bug” caught the pig. Who helped Beauregard “swipe” the chickens? (Lomax.) Why “Pee-Wee” wrote the poem? Why “Johnny” Burns---? ? ? ? ? Why “Cosine” rams? Why Ridenour “chews the rag”? Why Beauregard danced?. How Wise made a “hit”—(at Welboans) ? Why “Red” doesn’t play ball? Why Roseborough is military? Why John Sharpe goes to Bryan? How “Botany” broke the Tobacco Trust? How Cole does the “stunts”? Why Voelcker goes to Welboan’s? Why “Shorty” is so short? Why “Sammy” “did” the dago? Why Munson came to College? Why Wignall sold the opera ticket? Why Shearer won’t catch a freight? What was the matter with Leo’s eyes? Why the Corps is marched from supper? Why the “Bull” smokes cigars? Why “Jimmie” doesn’t smoke cigars? Why “Jack” failed to get the ducks? Why “Lieutenant Claud” Minter slept two days and nights? How Alvord saved the Agricul ural Building? Why Alvord didn’t save the dwelling? Why Sbisa gives us hash? What became of the campus dogs? How Lee sprained his ankle? How Rife made a “hit.” How Heldenfels scraped “Paul” J.? □n n cunwr Why Cobby didn’t make Chicago? How John Sharpe got the money? Why “Doc” gives “seven! eight! nine!”? Why Bass loaned the shoulder straps? What became of the 20,000 (twenty thousand) ? Why “Bug” Caldwell wears the boots? Why Dave Shearer smokes “Dixie Kid”? How Brannin sold the Junior pins. How Rosenfeld played “Officer of the Day”? Where Van Amburg gets the gas? How r “Red” English monopolized freckles? What makes McCowan chew the “weed”? Why Harris butts society? Why the “Bull” wears glasses at inspection? Why “Sammy Mac” left the hotel in Chicago? J CZEH 3 a L r— tfm —1 The Agriculturist Who dresses in blue overalls, And winds his way through cow barn stalls, To oversee both cows and men, But never sees where cows have been? — The Agriculturist. Who spends his time with bugs and bees To figure out why flees don’t sneeze, And gather data on such “rot” With names that ’d shame an Irish “sot”? — The Agriculturist. Who acquires at the cream’ry The wonderful perfumery That staggers man and bird and beast And knocks his “pal” to say the least? — The Agriculturist. l =j T-3 I—retr-m l— iO-j-J Who crawls and scratches on all-fours, O’er foot by foot the whole outdoors, In vain attempt to analyze The soil he means to fertilize? — The Agriculturist. Who studies theoretic grafting While at the time developing The schemes of graft that sometimes pin His unsuspecting fellowmen? — The Agriculturist. Who frets and fumes and “paws the air” And jerks the grass burrs from his hair, Then swears he’ll pay an even five For every “boll-bug” dead or ’live? — The Agriculturist. But after all is said or done, By whom is credit duly won With sturdy brawn and dauntless will, Devoid of ornamental frill? — The Agriculturist. Who forms the backbone of these states, Whose very greatness palpitates The hearts that flow the bluest blood Since “Kingdom Come” or “Noah’s Flood” ?- The Agriculturist. 320 The Hunter Dedicated to W. H. Furneaux The sun sinks low in distant West, When a hunter goes forth alone. His stomach groans beneath his vest As he munches a cornbread pone. For ’tis many an hour since he’s seen the game That flies from the frozen North, And he thinks of the pot with the blazing flame, As he manfully issues forth. His hair is like the raven’s wing, His form is like the pine, And he gives his head a juanty fling When he thinks of the ducks so fine. For the birds fly low when they come to the bank Of the slimy Navasot, And ’tis the hunter’s though “I’ll kill some Brants And never waste a shot.” But in spite of waste of shot and dough, No game birds fill his sack, Aud he goes back home with a tale of woe. Hard luck, alas! Alack! “For the river’s deep,” says the hunter skilled, “And no trusty boat is near To rescue the many ducks I killed E’en though I hold them dear.” “Now where are the ten Tom Mores so black. That I’ve lost to my doubting friend; For he said, “No ducks will you bring back, And I’ll wager you to that end.” C. P. B. —09 □ ?Tl } 1 i ptal ii l iifti L fell I ll ' idll II ______ THE BATTALION. ’ VOL. I PUBLISHED ONCE IN A WHILE COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS NO. 1 GENERAL WALLIS VISITS CITY MEETS MANY OLD FRIENDS WHO WERE INFORMED TOO LATE OF HIS ARRIVAL. Discusses the Probability of War Has Just Come from Prairie View and Other Educational Centers General “Cosine” Wallis, a former resident of this place, was in the city today renewing old acquaintances. It is not often that Cuero has the dis¬ tinction of entertaining such an honored personage and the reason he was not given a warmer reception is because his coming was unannounced and also be¬ cause of the norther that blew up so soon after his arrival. In spite of his boldness and white hairs the General is still strong and hearty and he scorned to step in one of the vehicles (delivery hacks) which were standing near but declared he would “foot it.” The parade soon started with the noble officer in the lead. His sword clanked at his heels and his military figure cut the breeze. The rest of the procession (mostly small boys) were struck with amazement when he took off his overcoat, and his uniform and insignia of high rank were seen. Indeed it fitted his ample form most perfectly; from his snowy crown upon which rested a “be-eagled” and gold banded cap, to his pedal extremities which were en¬ cased in a bran new pair of number | elevens. And right here it might be said that the General’s liberality is only exceeded by the size of his feet for he distributed several bags of peanuts among his admirers. Continuing up Main street the veteran was greatly accelerated by the crowds which were assembled on each side of the street. Such a demonstration was never before seen in our streets. The caravan was broken up very abruptly when General Wallis stopped before the O. K. Wagon Yard (fresh hay at all times) and handed his “telescope” to the proprietor. In the afternoon he was seen on the street talking to acquaintances on the subject of war with Japan. Of course, his remarks, coming as they did from a veteran of one war (fight with Tom Adams), were listened to very atten¬ tively. He expressed the opinion that war would not break out for some time yet as the Japanese ambassador has taken particular pains to find out the exact date of his (Wallis’) retirement from service. Japan did not deem it wise to assume the aggressive while such a renowned officer was available for ser¬ vice by their opponent. He expressed .323 no desire that such would be the case as he had not fully recovered his wound from the last trouble. While here the valiant fighter honored our local photographer by having his facial image depicted upon velox. He stated that it was very hard for him to get a picture that would do him justice on account of the prominence of certain parts of his anatomy. Our up-to-date photo maker, Mr. O. I. Snapen, assured him that he was sure that he could make a very handsome looking specimen in spite of the subject. It will be a source of great gratifica¬ tion to the friends of the general to know that at last after so many years of patient endeavor he has been rewarded by his Government with a position of great honor and trust, “Inspector Gen¬ eral of Schools for the Elevation of the Foreign Element of our Population.” He has just returned from Prairie View and he is strongly in favor of establishing the military system at that place. On his way there he stopped over at Col¬ lege Station at the urgent request of the Commandant, who wished the General to make any suggestions he saw fit. Among other things he was greatly as¬ tonished at the scarcity of reports and at the small number of demerits given for the heinous crime of throwing in Mess Hall. He made a very eloquent address to the cadets urging them to increase the size of the “ram” list. The General takes the first Ox train special tomorrow for his home at-. 2 THE BATTALION GREAT TRIAL CONCLUDES VERDICT OF NOT-GUILTY TEND¬ ERED BY JURY IN SHORT TIME Nottingham Found Guilty. Only recently has the case of the State vs. “Bug” Caldwell been settled and it will please all the friends of the doughty farmer to know that it ended in an acquittal. This case has held the attention of 1 the public for some time and every phase has been watched with interest. The attorney for the State advanced nine charges which were supported by the State’s witness, A. R. Nottingham, better known as “Notty.” It appears that the witness having become thor¬ oughly imbued with kinetic principles, sent a check to the defendant to cover subscription price on the Battalion stating at the same time that he did not desire to read the sheet but only to have it come to him (or words to that effect). Mr. Caldwell very promptly returned the check with the Spartanic words, “We do not solicit charity.” Several weeks later, however, the witness, hav¬ ing oiled up and adjusted his cranial machinery, ground out the following charges and secured an indictment against the offender. (1) Breaking U. S. postal laws. (2) Disrespect to Faculty member (?). (3) Violating law of business by send¬ ing paper unsolicited. (4) Violating law of decency by send¬ ing bill for paper unsolicited. (5) Writing ungentlemanly reply to business letter. (6) Violating U. S. postal regulations by continuing to put paper in box after refusal of payment of same. (7) Taking wrong viewpoint of mat¬ ter. (8) Disturbing class at recitation by knocking on door, when con¬ sultation period (illegible form) was posted. Upon the reading of the charges in the_courtroom great merriment was ex¬ hibited by the spectators and it was only after Fraps, who continued to whistle shrilly, was removed that order was restored. During the reading of the charges the witness was intensely nervous but seemed to find great solace in playing with his newly found mustache. The State in presenting the charges praised the witness highly for his clever detective work in connection with the case at the mention of which “Notty” emitted one of his famous ‘ ‘ hand to mouth ” “ smiles’ ’ which almost caused a panic in the courtroom. The attorney for the defense took the floor just after the witness had finished his statement in which he stated that he was sorry the defendant was so “unfor¬ tunate” as to take the unkinetical view of the matter (charge 7) previous to the rising, the attorney brought out a bas¬ ket in which the witness placed his hands as he often has great trouble in finding a place for them. The attorney for the defendant took up the charges and tore them to pieces consecutively. The State realizing the hopelessness of the case had nothing fur¬ ther to say but turned things over to the jury, who returned quickly with a ver¬ dict of “not guilty.” Strange to say a bill was found against the witness on the following day, and a speedy trial was arranged in spite of the efforts of his lawyer, Captain Kidd, noted for his hot air propensities. Poor “ Notty” was con¬ victed of ( ? ) Engaging in Animal fights without the proper license. BRIBES OR HUSH MONEY. It should be stated in passing that the editors were greatly importuned by the powerful and influential to keep quiet on certain wrong-doings, etc., concerning said personages, that might come into the hands of our reporters. But let it here be understood that we bow to no autocracy and despise all demagogues and self-seeking politicians. Hence we deliberately expose these items to the accusing eyes of the world. We have this “dope” all in our possession, sub¬ stantiated in black and white by the (Continued on Page 3.) 324 SPECIAL SALE OF COFFINS at LEE DIBRELL’S Why Walk Around in Misery When You Can Be Buried Now for Only Five Dollars? New and Second Hand Furniture (mostly second hand). Owing to our Protracted Stay at the Market (College) during the summer we are able to offer you many Bargains in Our Line. RIDENOUR SCHROETER General Contractors CONCRETE OR ABSTRACT BUILDINGS Our Work Stands Like A-DAM-ANT. Builders of Foster Hall and Other Useful Public Edifices. WE-NEED-A LAUNDRY SCHLEY EDDINS, PROP ' S All Kinds of Washing Did. We do not guarantee to return Clothes so always Insure them Before Sending. Read our Liberal Policy and be Con¬ vinced. AGENTS WANTED IN ALL TOWNS (Two Dirty Tramps) S. A. McMILLAN once M. E. Special attention paid to Wheelbar¬ rows. Mechanism of this kind thor¬ oughly understood and repaired with no lost motion. Also lessons given in best methods of propelling same. SIGNS! SIGNS!! SIGNS!!! Let us Decorate Your BARN, HOME, or Place of Business. Our work always attracts much at¬ tention. Sure Trade Getters Not responsible for Misunderstanding Caused by Poor Spelling. WIGNALL VOELCKER “The Dutch Daubers” Anyone Desiring the Services of a Pro¬ fessional Chef Should see H. E. WHITTET He has cooked before the crowned heads of the (Dark) Continent. Uses Neither Pepper nor Salt. THE BATTALION 3 BRIBES OR HUSH MONEY. (Continued from Page 2) celebrated “sleuths” of the day and it is open for investigation at any time. o o o o o o One time-honored Roseborough on a certain occasion, to our knowledge, offered six “ cushes,” cigars for staff, and immunity from rams for swearing if we would kindly not mention in our pages the aforesaid gentleman’s rank and title. Xow his rank is Second Lieutenant and Battalion Quartermaster, and his title is “Bell Boy”! Eureka!! Next we proceed to the tall timbers and bring forth blushing little Sammy, a burr-headed little product of home industry, who finds amusement with a dirty thumb in one side of his face and stick of striped red candy in the other. Xever heard of Sammy Mac? Why Sammy is the lad who “touched” two “bunco steers” in Chicago and shortly afterwards narrowly escaped arrest for pushing his wheelbarrow into a Dago’s banana stand! Yes, Sammy is always in the “push” and they say he is a sharp lad too. One day he went to sleep under “ Johnny ” Burns. Inciden¬ tally Johnny mentioned 7 t (pie) and Sammy waked up in time to catch the last syllable. Wonderful, isn’t it? Somewhere in the pages of this book the reader may have noticed a touching little “ditty” with an anonymous sig¬ nature something like this, “A. B. C.” or to be plainer, Ijjj $ cos drdyd, © who was the cupid ridden prof.—for he was a real prof—“whose inspiration burst forth in such sweet melancholy strain ?” was the ever-ready question that balked the wits of the local intriguers for weeks. But lo! The truth fathomed, fell up¬ on our ears as a thunderclap; and we make the startling disclosure only at the sacrifice of a lump round sum of eight¬ een years’ sayings as Prof, of Math., a four years’ clear pass in math., besides facing tears and prayers galore! How¬ ever we take special pleasure in an¬ nouncing as its author our own blush¬ ing and much beloved little Dean, Charles Puryear. Among other things that astonished the eyes of the editors was a rare docu¬ ment of bulky dimensions bearing the seal of the “ Boston Zoological Gardens” and containing a note of wholesome advice signed by some philanthropically inclined gentleman of “Grand old Bos¬ ton” itself. The headlines of the manu¬ script were rather marred by its sheer importance to mankind in general, yet we succeeded in deciphering the words “Cap¬ tured” ---rare---Jungles of Borneo--- specimen---escaped,” etc., followed by a lengthy pedigree that dwelt extensively on the evolution of the Chimpanzee, etc., until finally the theorist arrived at a certain “ witchy ” looking inhabitant of the Boston Zoo. He describes him as a wonderful phenomenon whose feats of “nickel fundling” have amazed the Bostonians for years. Xow confiden¬ tially it has been whispered in our ears that such a creature has his lair in the neighborhood of College Station, and has made fearful depredations on the imagi¬ nations of certain bachelor professors. According to rumor he came south to fight badgers, and to date has achieved won¬ derful successes—having “chewed up” two of the fierce animals in one night, and having climaxed the performance with an exhibition of “nickel fundling,” as Cap¬ tain Kidd can substantiate. As yet we have entirely failed to learn [ the identity of this rare animal, if such he be, though it has been whispered about that he is wanted in the Xorth for the murder of Abraham Lincoln. Another little incident that originated in the blue hills of Old Kentucky, trav¬ elled extensively, and finally fell victim to little “ Jimmy Xagle,” we are saving for a better price. Xow it happens that a certain beard¬ less youth who lives concealed in the stately cognomen, Richard Tulont D’Beauregard has been crowing might¬ ily of late and bantering divers threats in our face. It is a simple matter; we j only want the public to know that ‘ ‘ Mr. Beauregard dances.” Yes, you all know he dances, and it’s a fact that he shows up a dress suit shamefully. The “ Bull” (Continued on Page 5.) 325 DR. RUBY ENGLISH Guarantees to restore your lost beauty by means of his “ COMPLECTIFIER” Freckles removed or Multiplied as desired. Your Hair Colored to any Consistency. Guaranteed not to Fade My Famous Red Wig on Exhibition at all Hours. D. B. HARRIS, B.S.C.E., etc. Solicits Your Support Candidate for County Surveyor of Van Zandt County Subject to Reaction of Democratic Tertiary HOT AIR FURNACES are Real Things and to be Up to Date you should have one I have been in the business twenty years and have the Most Perfect System known. Let me install one in your home, con¬ nect it with my Plant and you will never need a fire. Guaranteed to be Noiseless beyond one mile! I do the work, you receive the benefits THOMAS VAN AMBURG BRING UP THE BOYS IN THE RIGHT WAY See Our Electrical Toys Before Purchasing Our goods are recommended by such authorities as Dr. King Lear and Cap. Kidd. Galvanometers Guaranteed to Gal¬ vanize without Loss of Power. See US when in town WEINERT BASS W. ROSENFELD At the Sign of the THREE BALLS Unredeemed pledges for Sale at all Hours. Bring me your Valuable Articles for safekeeping. I guarantee no one will ever see them again. Several Good (Military) Overcoats for Sale. (THREE BALLS) Greenville Gas Supply Co. T. A. VAN AMBURGH Chief Generator Promulgator 4 THE BATTALION THE BATTALION Published once-in-a-while by Editor C. P. BRANNIN.............Propeller NOTICE. Don ' t cuss the Editor; he’s not responsible. Entered as first-class matter. College Station, Texas. PRICE PER YEAR .$ 5.00 EDITORIAL A PHILANTHROPIC PLAN Only recently the Bat has noticed the particular need of a society for the benefit of the freshmen. It might be well called ‘ 1 The Amalgamated Associa¬ tion of Co-Workers together with each other for the Amelioration of the De¬ plorable Conditions of the Freshmen.” As the Bat sees it, it should be the aim of this society, so insignificantly named, to gradually improve the Freshman until it will be necessary for a stranger to ask what kind of an animal the above named thing is. The following plan has been outlined and it will bear close scrutiny. First, it is decided to equip each Freshman with a bridle which will fasten under the chin. This is to keep the mouth closed. (It can be removed, however, when it feeds.) It has been computed that the condition of the Freshman is due largely to the germs which enter his mouth while he is star¬ ing at the strange things about him. Next, he will be kindly but firmly compelled, with the aid of his pocket knife, to scrape several inches of the down off his face. He may use this in making sofa pillows. Thirdly, by a series of lectures and exercises he will be taught to restrict his eyes and not let them stare so much. The ‘‘ third degree’ ’ has been found in other places to be very effective in this regard. Fourthly, a gentle cleansing of the auricles is rec¬ ommended as being conducive to the proper reception of all verbal communica¬ tions. Use Pear’s Soap in this operation. Fifthly, after having securely bound the subject, proceed to eradicate several pounds of wool from his capital enlarge¬ ment, with a strong pair of shears. He can make himself several good matresses with the results of your labor. Next, relieve him of his blue duck overalls and see that he gets a uniform pair instead. This must be done gradu¬ ally. In one case the patient was allowed to wear his overalls to supper and in a year he was entirely weaned. Seventhly, teach him to wear shoes. It looks extremely bad for a big water- jointed lad to be seen walking around barefooted. He probably has his bro- gans for Sunday use but he should wear these out and get something more civi¬ lized. That is, if he can be fitted. After these rules have been followed out you will see a great change. Of course his hands will be much in evi¬ dence but he must be taught to keep these in his pocket on all special occa¬ sions. No doubt other ills will be suggested by the members. It might be well to have regulations governing the number of buckets of water and armfuls of wood he should carry up each day for the old boys, not more than six buckets or eight armfuls. He should not be wet oftener than after each meal nor should he be stropped more than once a day. This dose should be admin¬ istered just before he retires. He should be in negligee attire. The custom of marching Freshmen to Chapel should be kept up, also that of guarding the flag¬ pole. Here he is taught respect and reverence for his country’s flag. Quite a number of other points might be mentioned, but if such a society is organized, and the Bat hopes it will be, many other things will be suggested. A Howling Necessity. Of late there has been much talk about connecting College and Bryan with an Inter-ruben line and we hope that the good work may go on. Indeed there is nothing more essential to the comfort of the cadet than such a system. His troubles could be lightened far more by this than by any other one move that could be made. There woidd be no more hot footing it into town on Saturday or other nights. This is quite an item for after such a tramp the aspiring Sophomore or Junior is really in no con¬ dition to call on his lady friend. He 326 is sweaty, his feet hurt, a pale line of blue smoke marks his progress over the rails, in short he feels all to the bum. There would be no more riding freights with the probability that the brakey would kick you off and that you would have to walk after all. After all this there is the return trip. Stumbling along in the darkness at 2 a. m. is not always conducive to the best welfare of one’s soul nor is the possibility that the Lieutenant may find the dummy in your bed at taps calculated to allow the calmest peace of mind. All these difficulties would be eliminated with the electric line. The humane side of the question should be considered, for it alone should put down all opposition. If it were possible to retain Van Am- burg’s four ears of “hot air”, the supply could generate ample power to propel the New York Limited for centuries. What keeps up the College Station post-office? Co-educational journalism —that is, two people being interested in each other, and separate but attached to each other, keep each other informed by means of journalistic methods. Men and women of letters—ladies and gen¬ tlemen—“Low Ict ' crs.” Want Column x ANTED —Some fatherly advice for Jim Giesecke. YYJANTED —A new face, one that will not crack or split. Smiley Mitchell. 17 ANTED —A wife. White preferred. Must be able to sew and do culinary work and be generally useful about the house. No grass widow need apply. Send photograph. H. E. Whittet. TX ANTED —To see someone who knows more than I do. Five cents reward for such a person. No one barred. Send for pamphlet, “ Why I happen to know itall.” C. L. Wignall, 23 Comas Bldg. A 7 . NTED — A cook. One who can work large quantitiesat each meal. Must be light eater but fast and depend¬ able. See Wm. H. Furneaux. VWANTED — Cigar Salesman to cover exclusive territory. Quick sales, small profits. Fresh cabbage used every day. No alfalfa or prairie hay permitted to be used. J. J. Caldwell. THE BATTALION BRIBES OR HUSH MONEY (Continued from Page 3.) recognized this fact one time and “rammed” the poor youth accordingly. Ah, gentlemen, we have come to a sad, sad episode which has seriously complicated our hitherto much honored friend, Mr. William H. Furneaux (may God rest his soul). Ah, that it should have happened! The very thought fills our eyes with a deluge of tears! But stay!—be not deceived, friends—be not misled by idle affectations. They’re only tears of joy. Mr. Furneaux, we are glad to say, “dug up” handsomely, for which we agree not to even mention the fact that he failed to get a simple duck, although he paid his ten “ Long Toms” like a little man. The public is doubtless well aware of the fact that Mr. Gilbert and Lieut. “Claude” Minter rank high in the social circles of Bryan’s “Smart Set.” Well it seems to be a sad reality, but it’s true just the same. However, few “gossipers” have been fortunate enough to fathom the mystery that lies behind these dash¬ ing young adventurers. Strange they are never seen in Bryan together. To us there is no secret; it has been offered up as all others before it and we now ruthlessly lay it before the eyes of mankind. It is this; they have only one small brown derby between them and vainly tried to bribe our reporters with said derby. However, our man’s head was too large for the hat, even though it is well ventilated in the roof and they were lost accordingly. (Special to the Long Horn Manage ment. — Hug up from old file of the Indian Creek Astonishcr). Indian Creek, Texas, Sept. 20, 1905. Little Mordant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grady, departed this morning for College Station, where the young man will enter the big A. M. College. Old In¬ dian Creekers are proud to honor their distinguished son, and it is their boast that Mordant has been raised from baby¬ hood on good old Indian Creek molasses. That he will make good in all branches of the popular athletics of the day we have no doubt, for the youngster is built from the ground up, and has a splendid appetite. He is quite a precocious youth and promises well educationally, having more “head marks” than any other lad in his class. Little Mordant and Mary Elfin were long in their class together. He turned Mary down early in the year, and succeeded in holding the head of the class forever after. Mary got mad and quit. Great things are expected of the -bright young man. Now that the world is open to him the Astonisher hastens to join in just praise to Indian Creek’s noblest son. Such is the article that came by chance ! into the hands of our correspondent. Lo! The disappointment to those God¬ fearing old settlers! It grieves us to think of it. For old friendship’s sake we publish this article against “Splitz’s” will, to show the world that some people at one time had a good opinion of him. It is but in justice to “ Splitz, ” although he doesn’t see it that way. TONIGHT!! at the Corner of Main and Avenue F REV. W. D. ROSEBOROUGH Will Speak On “The Untoward Effects of Forcible Language” t At the close of the address (if not before), a collection will be taken up. Bring your filthy lucre with you. stale eggs, rotten cabbage, potatoes, etc. Any Kind of HOGS Supplied on Request CALDWELL MILLER At times it has come to pass that a certain young officer of great merit, “Cosine” Wallis by name, has conceived it his duty to turn in great quantities of “rams” at various and all occasions. We desire to inform our readers that Mr. Wallis is inspired by no selfish motives, for does he not already occupy a position of great prominence and trust in the ranks of the “Bull’s” loyal servants? “Cosine” is a well meaning youth, bom of a tender conscience, and it grieves him much to see the thought¬ less cads intrusted to his care going blindly to the “ bad.” Hence he corrects their errors as his conscience directs and even causes Sergeant Kenny to lose religion and utter many blasphemous things in the presence of the “Bull.” Everybody knows that it isn’t a “pull” Cosine wants, nor a name and fame — he has that, for didn’t our gallant lieu¬ tenant make his departure for home Christmas “decked” in a flashing uni¬ form, and strapped to a terrible rapier, ! and didn’t the simple inhabitants of his native village see and hear of his fame and honor him with a brass band recep¬ tion accordingly? Hence we only wish to state that Mr. Wallis is a deserving and talented young officer with philanthropic inclina¬ tions, and it is rumored that the “ Bull” intends to reward his industry with a commission in the Salvation Army. 327 Patronize Our PEANUT STAND at Entrance to Main Building GRESHAM BRANNAN SCHLEY EDDINS, E.E. Jewelers Laundrymen 57 Goodwin Ave., Devine, Texas. Have You Tried the Great Rejuvenator “ACCELEROL?” Guaranteed to increase Your Speed SIX INCHES WITH EACH DOSE! Never known to fail I have tried it myself with great suc¬ cess and as a result am a silent member of the track team. PUT UP IX QUART BOTTLES J. COSINE WALLIS, M.D. 6 THE BATTALION VERY EXCITING CONTEST Farmer Langford Wins by Very Slight Majority KOONS’ CAPACITY TOO SMALL The Hamburger or 111 Feeling Results From the Encounter. It happened in this way. “Farmer” Langford and “Hamburger” Koons had had quite a good deal of discussion as to their individual capacities. Koons averring that he could “skin” the afore¬ said Farmer a whole “city” block when it comes to feats of gastronomy and the farmer likewise declaring that when it came to getting on the outside of grub he was in a class by himself and no little skinny “C” company private could hold him a light. In order to settle the question which had been debated very hotly for some time it was decided to have a contest in which the loser, if he was still breathing, was to foot the bill and if not, his uni¬ form was to be sold to satisfy the cred¬ itors. After much careful deliberation “hamburgers” were chosen as weapons. Immediately upon the announcement of the mill, the scramble for tickets com¬ menced and it was only a few moments before every seat was taken and stand¬ ing room was at a bargain. Promptly at the appointed hour the contestants appeared. Koons had been in training, having eaten no dinner, while “ Farmer” had scorned to do such a thing but had eaten his usual six plates of beans, “reg,” meat, etc. Abe, the well known authority on such matters, was appointed umpire. “Spud” Holcomb and Kavanaugh were named as referees. Everything was now in readiness. The contestants now shook hands and each sized up his ham¬ burger which the referee handed him and fell upon it with great voracity. Four minutes passed and more filler was handed out. Again and again did the Umpire shovel out the sandwiches but they disappeared almost before he could begin on another. The excitement became intense, betting ran high, first on one favorite and then on the other. The spectators watched the men with eyes like eagles. “Farmer” was de¬ tected by one in the act of cramming sandwiches in his pocket. But at this time Koons was seen to throw one away j so neither one was penalized. One of ' the spectators, Joe John by name, being more active than the others, succeeded in chasing Koons’ hamburger down and very calmly proceeded to masticate it in spite of the fact that his rolling stone gathered quite a good deal of moss. He was taken ill immediately, due, the doc¬ tor said, to the excitement engendered by the capture of the prize (hamburger) sought for. This was the only casualty of the contest. Meanwhile the battle went on, the interval between hamburgers began to grow longer, even to thirty minutes. Buckets of water were brought, in which to soak the hamburgers in order that they might go down more freely. The finish was drawing near, a hurried call was sent for the ambulance. The surgeon general was sent for but he could not come as he had misplaced his uniform. Finally Koons keeled over and with a heart rending gasp wiggled the right toe on his left foot. The Referees jumped in between and called time. “Farmer” Langford was in a precarious condition also, he had gotten half of his tenth hamburger down but the rest had lodged in his guzzle and it was only when three men seized hold of it that it could be extracted from his head. After several buckets of water had been thrown on them each man came too and grinned. The result was now announced. Hamburger Koons had nine hamburgers to his credit, “Farmer” Langford had nine and one-half. Koons put up the money, Langford was tendered an ova¬ tion by his admiring friends. In the scramble which ensued for the half remaining, several spectators were in¬ jured but none seriously. The follow¬ ing is a list of those hurt. Percy McGhee, someone’s foot in eye, H. G. AVickes, dislocated abdomen. J. W. Smith, fractured paricardium. “Spud” Holcomb, disruption of scalp. K. M. Trigg, distended eyebrow (very serious). Percy McGhee got the half sandwich, Notty’s Mustache It’s dainty and it’s nobby, And curls up like a lash, It’s the fad and all the hobby, Xotty’s little French mustache. It has made him quite conceited, And he takes it out in class, And it makes his mind depleted, Notty’s little French mustache. Oh! it’s h — 1 to be a Sophomore M. E’s worse than Sbisa’s hash, And it’s h — 1 to be a Junior — Cause for Xotty’s French mustache. He used to be quite civil, And answered questions that you asked, But now it’s h - 1 all on the level, Just for Xotty’s French mustache. You could take his shirts and collars, His bean soup and all his hash. You could make him go round naked With just his French mustache. L. H. —’i Cigars, Tailor Made Suits, Candy, Stationery, Postals, etc. “BUG” CALDWELL BRO. You may use my phone whenever Woodie Gilbert is not using it. SEE Lieut. C. J. Minter Big “Dick” Alvord for Special Instruction in FIRE-FIGHTING H. R. VOELCKER Editor “FUNNY PAGE” New Braunfels Herald New Braunfels, Texas. 328 Any Size of Eccentrics In Stock AT ALL TIMES C. L. WIGNALL The Eccentric Man “RED” ENGLISH ( NAP.) Corporal Texas Militia Leon Springs, Texas. THE PALACE Restaurant and Primping Parlors JACK FURNEAUX Proprietor THE BATTALION 7 LOCALS No doubt the Lyric will enjoy an unprecedented run next week as it has been announced that Mr. Charles Howl¬ ing Alvard will tear off some illustrated songs. This noted singer has been se¬ cured at much expense and the public will give him a warm reception no doubt. Mrs. Cobby Campbell received a gro¬ cery catalogue from Montgomery Ward Co. the other day. It has become known on the campus that Dr. Blake is writing a book on “ Dyeing.” Among other things it tells how to die quickly, noislessly and with¬ out offensive odor. Dr. Blake has died several times himself and is therefore looked upon as quite an authority on the subject. No doubt the first edition of his book will be consumed eagerly by the dying public. The many friends of Mr. ‘‘ Bug” Cald¬ well will be glad to hear that he has been found by the search party who were sent out after him, five miles from San Antonio. It seems that while in the city he, being used to his surroundings, became lost and travelled in a circle for four consecutive days and nights. Dur¬ ing all this time he had no solid food, but subsisted on liquid diet. Dr. Blake has lengthened his stride three inches since the birth of his last baby. He now steps four feet. Lieutenant Rosenfeld and Mr. Not¬ tingham are each the proud possessor of a small hairy appendage affixed to their upper lips. May it grow and prosper. “Split” Grady has lately gotten a new derby which is the pride and won¬ der of the whole campus. H. R. Voelcker has recently returned from Houston where he underwent treatment for curvature of the leg. He expresses the opinion that the disease has progressed too far for a cure. Dr. Fraps has very lately had his whistle tuned and his friends say that it is now very melodious. Captain Watkins has recently gotten out his new book entitled “Places Where I Have AVent,” It is a stunner and can easily be read, being in words of one syllable. Max AVeinert and B. T. Sanders, the noted lady smashers, have recently had their appearances improved by a new arrangement of the hair. The long-suf¬ fering community rejoices in anything that will enhance the beauty of these two sports. C. A. Ridenour surprised himself Sat¬ urday by a haircut. A special thanks¬ giving service was held in the Chapel. Prof. “Badger” Booth has lately hung out his card as a professional Badger Fighter. He also gives full in structions on how to funnel a nickel. His friends have it that he will soon throw his hands at Indian Head, a noted summer resort on the market. Ross Hall came very near catching on fire last night. The blaze was started by Rosy Gresham when he retired. His head struck against the window facing and sparks caught in the curtain. The flames were fanned unknowingly by F. O. Burt, who happened to be in the room telling of his experiences in Van Zandt County. A bucket of water soon put out the fire. Prof. W. C. Welboan has recently received a new shipment of cocoanuts. He practices throwing them every day and it would be very unwise for anyone not knowing how to handle him to approach at this time of the year. “King” Lear is gradually losing his crown (of hair) but he still goes ‘ ‘ back¬ ward and forward” and “to and fro,” etc., etc. Battle, the barber, believes in adver¬ tising. His pole hangs from the highest tower of the main building. AVoodie Gilbert has been quite ill with ancestors. The doctor expresses strong hopes for his recovery now. A. J. Rife is suffering from enlarge¬ ment of the heart. He gave a “ Fish” a peanut the other day. AA r . D. Roseborough is convalescent from a very severe attack of conscien¬ tious scruples. He had several relapses. 329 THE HALL OF FAME. “ Pee-AA r ee ' ’ eats soup with a fork. “Col.” Milner uses a light cane exclu¬ sively. “King” Lear dispenses with socks as being too much of a luxury. John Avery Lomax is very philan¬ thropic. He donates his chickens to any and all comers. “Deacon” Fountain smokes Duke’s Misery in a pipe. AVhat next? “Dr.” Blake is very fond of mumble peg as a recreation. “Captain Kidd” wears number ten shoes He washes his feet twice a year — on Fourth of July and Christmas. “Bobby Campbell” plays the saxo¬ phone when there are no missiles handy for the inmates of the Shirley. “ Badger” Booth speaks United States with a very strong brogue. He can make himself understood, however. “Dr.” Marsteller recommends Keg AA r eiser for his patients. SIGEL NOTTINGHAM Consulting Engineers KINEMATICS OUR SPECIALTY Emil Fermier: Office Boy. MUNSON, LEE DIBRELL Dynamo AVipers Oilers Any Kind of Dirty AA r ork Promptly Executed. Hong Kong, China. RALPH OSWALD BASS Locating Engineer Locating Ladies on Passenger Trains a Specialty College, Texas. BEAUREGARD GILBERT Proprietors of the “BABY INCUBATOR” C. J. Minter, Mgr. ALDWELL (COS) WALLIS Cowpunchers Consulting Engineers Sonora, Texas. “How to Push a Wheelbarrow” by “Sam” Himself. For sample copy address H. E. AATiittet,. Mgr., College. I M I czs: i P = tT i Closing Words of Editors This work is finished. The editor heaves a sigh of relief and reclines easily in his arm¬ chair. The veteran old pipe, faithful companion in his hours of labor, groans sympathet¬ ically under his measured puffs. Volumes of shifting smoke float upward and spread out in space above to form infinite Long Horns, pens, and midnight lamps, that ever haunt the reveries of the editor. For months he has labored incessantly, plotting, planning, “grinding,” fretting, and probably his departments have felt the pressure of his sacrifice. Yet his task has been a thankless one. The fruits of the labors he bore unflinchingly are scanned critically. The real merits or excellences of his work are accepted as a matter of course, something the standard demands, and its deficiencies are ridiculed unmercifully. Often has he heard statements, “If so and so were editors we would have such and such a quality of work in the Long Horn this year,” or “ such and such changes would be made.” Times innumerable he is met with the ever ready questions “What kind of a Long Horn will the ’09 article be?” “When will the Long Horn be out?” and a thou¬ sand other such senseless queries that are calculated to test the editor’s patience to the fullest limit. We wish, however, publicly to thank all those who have encouraged and assisted us in this work by word and action; and we especially invite the reader to remember our friends who have advertised with us and in no small degree made possible the publication of this vo ume. As for the “knockers” we will say only that it is our sincerest desire that time may condemn them to compile and publish an annual—the experience will be valuable to them. With best wishes to our readers and due apologies to our friends who may consider themselves “s ung” in these pages. We are— The Editors. -FT7 ( If us } 331 f tr (fwif____j n r y if ii . i i ij ni D zzdcii: [tetear ' 1[ II fc _j) ; 11 GFl ) it i Iml J m Bu u I ignM 1 n “Taps r gnT-n Welcome art thy silvery strains, Sweet clarion of peace, Entering softly to proclaim, Work and worry to cease; Dancing through the crispy night, With thy message of rest Thou lead’st my thoughts in dreamy flight In realms divinely blest: And lul’st to rest my weary mind Relieved from racking strain And sooth’st to ease from slavish grind The seats of aching pain. 332 1 SOUTHWESTERN HOME OF THE OLDEST PLOW FACTORY IN AMERICA Manufacturers of a complete line of Plows and Agricultural Implements. Jobbers of dependable Farm Wagons, Business and Pleasure Vehicles WE WILL GLADLY MAIL CATALOG ON REQUEST B. F. Avery Sons, Dallas, Tex. THE FAMOUS KALAMAZOO UNIFORMS Are noted for the Superior Qualities They ht well, they wear well, and stand the test of hard service COLLEGE PENNANTS PILLOWS, NOVELTIES COMMENCEMENT CAPS AND GOWNS MILITARY EQUIPMENTS Send for free catalog THE HENDERSON-AMES CO. KALAMAZOO MICH. HORACE BATTLE The Campus Barber First Class Work and Courteous Treatment Guaranteed Come and Try Me I am Always Ready HaswelTs Book Store BRYAN, TEXAS For Spaulding’s Athletic Goods Eastman’s Kodak Goods The latest Magazines and General line School Supplies Your Trade Appreciated The City National Bank OF BRYAN, TEXAS Designated Depositary of the United States Government Capital Stock ..... $50,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits - 100,000 Total Resources ... - 650,000 Transacts a general banking business, and issues Domestic and Foreign drafts payable anywhere in the world. This Bank offers its facilities and services especially to the Fac¬ ulty, Officers and students of the A. M. College. G. S. PARKER, President E. H. ASTIN, Vice-President ALBERT W. WILKERSON, Cashier E. W. CRENSHAW, Ass’t Cashier W. T. JAMES Carries a Full Line of FURNITURE, MATTINGS, RUGS AND DESKS Their goods are up to date and are bought to suit the College Boys Undertaker and Embalmer BRYAN TEXAS 1 carry everything that is usually found in a first-class drug store M. H. JAMES The Leading Druggist You will always find my stock complete with fresh and up-to-date goods. Fine stationery, toilet articles, pipes and smokers’ articles Will appreciate your trade BRYAN ' TEXAS The Backbone of Texas THE HOUSTON TEXAS CENTRAL RAILROAD Reaches every portion of the Great State, and you travel in Pullman Cars between Houston, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Waco, Austin and Corsicana Through Sleepers to COLORADO, DALLAS, HOUSTON, GALVESTON and NEW ORLEANS T. J, ANDERSON t General Passenger Agent, HOUSTON, TEXAS J. M. CALDWELL Jeweler Watches and Fobs, College Pins and Rings Repair Work a Specialty BRYAN, TEXAS NEARLY FORTY YEARS Devoted to High-grade Uniform Making B V Y A LILLY UNIFORM And You will get a Perfect Military Uniform, more satisfactory than any other make you can buy. Write for catalogue prices M. c. lilly co. Columbus, Ohio BRANDON LAWRENCE cMens Outfitters HEADQUARTERS FOR College Supplies; Manhattan and Emory Shirts; Arrow Collars; John¬ ston Murphy and Howard Foster Shoes; Stetson, Mund- heim, Roelofs and Crofut and Knapp Hats; Schloss Bros. Co. Hand Tailored Clothing The latest novelties in Lies, Handker¬ chiefs, Belts, Hosiery, Etc. BRANDON LAWRENCE EUGENE DIETZGEN CO. NEW YORK CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO NEW ORLEANS TORONTO MANUF ACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF Drawing Materials MATHEMATICAL AND SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS To the Architects and Engineers of the South : We can supply Engineering Instruments and Drawing Material at a moment’s notice from our New Orleans, La., Branch, established especially for the con¬ venience of the Southwestern trade. Levels, Transits, Rods, Chains, Tapes, Compasses, Scientific Books, etc., at lowest prices. Blue and Black Prints made on the premises by electric light, regardless of weather conditions, every day and returned the same evening. We also have in New Orleans an up-to-date “Repair Department for Engineering Instruments of all makers, as well as our own manufacture. Is your Instrument in good condition? If not, send it to our New Orleans offices. SEND FOR OUR 1908 CATALOGUE 615-617 Common St. - NEW ORLEANS, LA. LONG LEAF YELLOW PINE LUMBER ONLY G. S. PARKER WRITE IT ON YOUR MEMORY That you can get fust the Writing material that you zvant here A complete line of TABLET and package STATIONERY, Note Books and DRUGGIST SUNDRIES E. J. JENKINS BRYAN, TEXAS PARKS and WALDROP Clothiers - and ■ Furnishers The largest and most complete Men’s Clothing Store in Central Texas EVERYTHING A MAN OR BOY WEARS AT MODERATE PRICES Headquarters for cadet trade for past 12 years CHAS. NITCH The College Tailo r Is in a position to handle satisfactorily all contracts for UNIFORMS FROM COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONS All fabrics used are of highest grade — absolutely guaranteed to he free from adulterations BUSINESS AND DRESS SUITS can be made for you on short notice Don’t purchase ready made suits, when Charley, The Tailor, can make you one to order nearly as Aheap. Fie also does work in CLEANING, PRESSING AND REPAIRING Winter Smith ' s Art Gallery All the Latest Reproduc¬ tions by Modern Masters and Illustrators : : : : All Kinds of Framing Neatly, Promptly and Artistically done : : : Winter Smith ' s Art Studio High Class Por¬ trait Work done in the Latest and Most Ap¬ proved Styles of Finish Cadets get the Highest Quality at the Lowest Prices : : Farewell Seniors ' 09 May the memory of College Days ever be with you, and remem¬ ber, too, that you can always get a picture of the old familiar grounds and the dear faces of College Chums at our Studio : : : : : WINTER-SMITH STUDIO in the matter of Where to Buy Clothing? follow the lead of the Younger Man We mean the chap from 18 to 25. He’s always well posted on the subject; gives a lot more thought to it than his older brother He’s very close to the hub of the great wheel of fashion; sees everything as it comes around ; knows what’s what, why and where, and is a mighty good judge of value, too. In short, for a store to have a young-man patronage of any considerable size is a pretty sure sign that it’s “there with the goods.” Sanger Brothers qf Dallas Enjoy the largest Young Man ' s patronage in Texas We show thousands of Suits in precisely the cut, style, color, fabric and patterns that the COLLEGE FELLOWS want, at $10.00, $12.00 and $15.00—values that are impossible to duplicate elsewhere SANGER BROTHERS DALLAS, TEXAS GORDON-SEWALL GROCERY CO. (INCORPORATED) Wholesale Gracers BRYAN - - TEXAS PADGITT BROS. COMPANY Sell Fine Vehicles and Automobiles DALLAS, TEXAS CHARLOTTESVILLE WOOLEN MILLS Charlottesville VIRGINIA MANUFACTURERS OF High-Grade Uniform Cloths DARK BLUES and SKY BLUES FOR ARMY, NAVY, POLICE, LETTER CARRIER and RAILROAD PURPOSES And the largest assortment and best quality CADET GRAYS Including those used at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point and other leading Military Schools of the country. Prescribed and used in uniforms of the Cadets of A. 5c M. College of Texas Rock Island Plows Are Standard the World Over Write us for Terms, Prices, etc. SOUTHERN ROCK ISLAND PLOW COMPANY DALLAS, TEXAS MARTIN LOCKE Confectioneries Oysters, Hot and Cold Drinks, Ice Cream, Cigars, Candies and Post Cards BRYAN, TEXAS ALLEN ACADEMY Has had ten years experience in fitting boys for the A. and M. College. Prepare for the college in a school that makes a specialty of this work We have a large class every year taking this course catalogue ALLEN ACADEMY, BRYAN, TEXAS BUCHANAN-MOORE CO. Bryan’s Big Furniture and Buggy House FURNITURE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Undertakers and Embalmers Let our wagon deliver your goods and packages free W. C. BOYETT CAMPUS MERCHANT CADET HEADQUARTERS Candy Cigars Stationery Gents Furnishings PAST PATRONAGE HIGHLY APPRECIATED AND STILL ASK FOR A SHARE IN THE FUTURE GRAHAM COX Pool and Billiards Make our Hall your Headquarters while in Town BRYAN, TEXAS ONE MILLION IN USE DE LAVAL CREAM SEPARATORS FIRST ALWAYS BEST CHEAPEST THE WORLD’S STANDARD TEN YEARS AHEAD OF ALL OTHERS IN EVERY FEATURE OF SEPARATOR PRACTICABILITY BEAUTIFUL IN DESIGN PERFECT IN CONSTRUCTION EVERLASTING IN DAILY USE Send for handsome new catalogue illustrating and describing the new and improved machines in detail, to be had for the asking. THE DE LAVAL SEPARATOR CO. General Offices: 165-167 BROADWAY, NEW YORK 42 E. Madison Street 1213 and 1215 Filbert Street Drumm and Sacramento Streets CHICAGO PHILADELPHIA SAN FRANCISCO 173-177 William Street 14 and Hi Princess Street 107 First Street MONTREAL WINNIPEG PORTLAND, OREGON Cavit ' s Drug Store Carriage Painting Rubber Tire Work Horseshoeing a Specialty Dealer in Munday Moehlman ATHLETIC GOODS BLACKSMITHS and WHEELRIGHTS Bryan, Texas Bryan - - Texas CLEAN QUARTERS GOOD HORSES NOBBY RIGS PROMPTNESS RELIABILITY COURTESY Phone 42 HOLMES BROS. J W. HUNICUTT The up-to-date Confectionery Store Liveryman If you want a swell turnout, Phone us. Special attention to BOARDERS Tobacco and Cigars. Oysters served in any Style BRYAN TEXAS REAR GORDON-SEWALL GROCERY CO. We solicit your trade Bryan, Texas J. W. Doremus J E. Butler W. H. LAWRENCE Doremus Butler Dentist ATTORNEYS AT LAW Over Haswell ' s Book Store Bryan, Texas BRYAN, TEXAS W. C. FOUNTAIN JOE HOLICK Dentist Office in PARKER BUILDING Will Repair Your Shoes For You Over Brandon Lawrence BRYAN, TEXAS FIRST CLASS WORK GUARANTEED EXCHANGE HOTEL BRYAN J. F. MALONEY, proprietor Rate $2.00 per day TEXAS J. ALLEN MEYERS Hardware Wholesale and Retail Studebaker Wagons, Oliver and John Deere Plows, Buck’s and Darling Stoves BRYAN TEXAS BRYAN EMMEL MALONEY DRUGGISTS Wholesale and Retail Manufacturers X-Rav Relief Remedies TEXAS D. RICE JAS. A. RADFORD C. L. BURNS RICE, RADFORD BURNS FIRE INSURANCE, STEAM BOILER, LIABILITY, BONDING AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT Cotton Exchange Bldg. HOUSTON, TEXAS Old ’Phone 156 J. W. Howell, President H. O. Boatwright, Vice-President L. L. Mclnnis, Cashier Guy M. Bryan, Jr., Vice-President R. W. Howell, Asst. Cashier First National Bank OF B R Y A N Capital Stock _____ $100,000 Surplus and Profits - - - - - $90,000 U. S. GOVERNMENT DEPOSITARY BRYAN TEXAS EXCHANGE BARBER SHOP Next Door to Exchange Hotel THE PLACE TO GET A FIRST-CLASS SHAVE, A GOOD BATH AND AN UP-TO-DATE HAIR CUT PAUL BATTLE, Proprietor You are always welcome Come and see us Cadets given the very best attention. We claim for our establishment all the necessary requisites that constitute a first-class Drug Store WE SOLICIT YOUR BUSINESS The Smith Drug Co. J. A. McQUEEN, Manager BRYAN, TEXAS JOHN DEERE PLOWS were used By your GRANDFATHER and your FATHER They were good in those days, but infinitely better today Seventy-Eve years of experience and intelligent application has enabled us to produce a line of implements that is acknowledged the world’s leader — every farm boy knows that. Write us for the handsomest circular of Ancient and Modern Plofos e er published JOHN DEERE PLOW CO. DALLAS, TEXAS THE EAGLE PRINTING COMPANY Publishers of The Bry3.fl Eagle, Morning and Weekly Printers and Stationers We turn out onlv High Grade Printing BRYAN, TEXAS F. J. Herb ( ' has. Lewis O. P. Phone 4 o 67 l’. O. Pox 177 (). I . Phone 1100 HERB LEWIS Military Band and Orchestra We can furnish Music for all Occasions Concert, Band and Orchestra a feature. We invite Fair and Race Managers to correspond with us, also Concert and Sangerfest Managers will find us ready to furnish First-class Orchestra for all Celebrations. ESTABLISHED AT HOUSTON IN 18 H 3 ALWAYS RELIABLE HOUSTON, TEXAS Buy Your School Shoes at WEBB BROTHERS SOME OF OUR SPECIALTIES EDWIN CLAPP SHOES They convince the expert and delight the purchaser. BOSTONIAN SHOES Stylish because made so. Economical because made right. STEIN-BLOCH CLOTHING They are built upon honor and merit. T hey fit. They last. we solicit y IMPERIAL TROUSERS Will fit you stylishly beyond your furtherist hope. R. W. FANCY VESTS Have that air of smartness that appeals to you. SAVOY SHIRTS Correct in style. Correct in fit. El PATRONAGE WEBB BROTHERS The Dixie Lyceum Bureau DALLAS, TEXAS Write us for our list of LECTURERS, ENTERTAINERS AND MUSICAL ATTRACTIONS Mention the Long Horn in writing us Linz Bros. “THE SOUTH’S GREATEST JEWELERS AND DIAMOND DEALERS” HIGH ART JEWELRY, WATCHES, CUT GLASS, SILVER¬ WARE. ART WARE, BRIC-A-BRAC. ORNAMENTS. ETC. We make a specialty of odd and special design class pins LINZ BROS. Dallas, Texas STYLE and SNAP Our line of Spring Clothing has been so selected that we have a style to suit every individual taste, and E ery Suit has a Distinguishing Snap We invite you to look our line over STETSON HATS We have a very complete line of MEN ' S HATS Novelty Shapes for Spring 86T ALSO ALL STAPLE STYLES 8 HANAN SHOES We are sole agents for this unexcelled SHOE FOR MEN $5,00, $6.00 and $6.50 We are also agents for ... KNEELANDS $3.50 and $4.00 Shoes tysF WE CAN FIT YOUR FOOT A. J WAGNER CO„ Inc. BRYAN TEXAS AGRICULTURAL and MECHANICAL COLLEGE of TEXAS R. T. MILNER, President Thorough Training in Practical Science Regular four-year courses in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, in Architectural, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Tex¬ tile Engineering. Two-year practical courses in Agriculture and Textile Engineering. Instruction also ' given in English, History, Mathematics, Drawing, Physics, Chemistry, Modern Languages Military Training and Discipline TUITION FREE Necessary expenses, including books and clothing, about Two Hundred and Ten Dollars ($210) a session Six weeks Summer Session begins June 14, IQOQ Regular Session Begins September 21, IQOQ FILE YOUR APPLICATION NOW For Catalogue address S, E. ANDREWS, Secretary College Station, TEXAS BRYAN ' S Big Furniture and Buggy House Vehicles, Harness, Horse Goods Moore, Robinson Adams INSURANCE 30 YEARS OLD TIME TRIED and FIRE TESTED PHONE 265 JOHN A. MOORE, JR., Manager a, m. McKenzie Watches and Jewelry Have always on hand a supply of College Goods Pins, Fobs or Watches repaired by a workman of over 30 years’ experience COLLEGE WORK SOLICITED BUCHANAN-MOORE CO. “QUALITY and SERVICE’’ Howell Newton, Inc. GROCERS and COFFEE ROASTERS Daily Delivery Service to College Bryan - - Texas WAVERLY PRESS For twenty years we have specialized in ih manufacture of College Annuals, and have a department thoroughly organized for hand¬ ling the detail of this work. The hi-fhest .standard of workmanship is maintained, still the exceptional facilities at our command make it possible to meet local competition and deliver work more carefully designed and executed in every detail. 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