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Hail! All hail! to the Black and Old Gold!

With what rapturous joy did we greet thee of old!

And why do we love thee, so strong and so true?

Because thou 'rt the symbol of dear old Purdue.

'T is not for thy colors so glowing and bright;

Nor alone for thy beauty which gleams in the light:

Then why do we honor the Black and Old Gold?

Because 't is the emblem of all that we hold

So worthy of honor, of love, and so true;

Because it waves over our own dear Purdue.

We ne'er shall forget thee, thou banner so fair.

And unto thee ever our homage we '11 bear;

While the inspiration thou freely dost lend,

For acting our parts well -may it never end.

But strengthen with years. And e'er may we be,

Our dear Alma Mater, true unto thee.

Then whenever we see the Black and Old Gold

Waving over the campus, bringing back days of old,

Our hearts tilled with love, our eyes dim with tears.

We will think of our school days, thro' vistas of years.

So this is the reason, with reverence great.

To thee, with these words, would we dedicate

The pages which follow. And again would we say,

That— Deits i-olens — may long wait the day

When our ardor shall slacken, our love for thee fail.

So we give thee our greetings— Hail! Thrice, all hail!

Dedication

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INTRODUCTION

HE "explosion of sentiment, wit, and wisdom"
which was billed to come with the appearance
of the '96 Debeis may or may not have made
its identity known: but tliat there may not be
any such horrible calamity take place this year,
we have decided to launch our feeble efforts
upon that vast Literary sea, where so many
wrecks occur, not without sonic little degree of
apprehension. We were fully aware of the
great things that were expected of us, and have made our l>est efforts at fulfilling
them. No doubt there are some features that are displeasing, but it is our earnest
hope that in years to come, when turning over the pages of the book, it may
recall pleasant memories of Purdue, or serve as a memento of four of the most
busy years of our lives. If it fulfill this hope, its mission has not been in vain.
The annual publications of Purdue have always been an honor to the Uni-
versity, and a credit to those who made them what they were. Each year it
becomes a more difficult task: and little do they who come after us realize that
their task will he a still harder one than ours! There is a limit to this ex-
cellence, which we are rapidly approaching; and when we attain that limit, suc-
cess will lie but added instead of multiplied.

We believe that we should profit by the good things done by others, as well
as by their mistakes, and we acknowledge the guidance which our predecessors* work-
has been to us. We did not believe in making the change for the sake of change.
We have none but the kindliest feelings for our publishers and engravers,
and all others who have contributed in any way to its success.

The absence of a white (?) cover on this Debris will perhaps be a
disappointment to some. Our only excuse is that we have a few ideas of
our own. We would advise all succeeding boards of editors to be likewise
considerate and omit it from their publications.

In conclusion, we present this book, the result of much worry and effort,
to those who appreciate though they criticise; who recognize real merit though
they applaud it not.

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Board of Trustees

Six Years

Benjamin Harrison,

Indianapolis

Charles B. Stuart,

Lafayette

William A. Banks,

La Porte

Four Years

John Martin,

Brookville
James M. Barret,

Fort Wayne
Job H. Vannatta,

Lafayette

Two Years

David E. Beem,

Spencer

Sylvester Johnson,
Irvington

William H. O'Brien,

Lawrenceburg

Edward A. Ellsworth, Secretary of Board.
Lafavette

Officers of the Faculty

James Henry Smart, A.M., LL.D. , President,

191 Columbia Street, Lafayette.
A.M. Dartmouth. 1870; LL.D., Indiana University, 1883; Sigma Chi; Associate
Editor "New Hampshire Journal of Education." 1860; Principal of Toledo (Ohioi
Schools, 1863-65; Superintendent Fort Wayne Schools, 1865-75; State Superintend-
ent of Public Instruction. 1876-82; United States Commissioner to Paris Exposition,
1878; President National Educational Association, 1881 ; President National College
Association. 1890.

Winthrop Ellsworth Stone, A.M., Ph.D., Vice-President,

North Grant Street, West Lafayette.

Stanley Coulter, A.M., Ph.D., Secretary of the Faculty.
East Columbia street, Lafayette.

Elizabeth D. Swan, Librarian.

School of Mechanical Engineering

\V. F. M. (toss, A.M., Professor of Experimental Engineering.

A.M.. Wabash, 1888; Instructor in Mechanic Arts, Purdue University, 1879-83; Pro-
fessor of Practical Mechanics, 1883-90: Professor of Experimental Engineering since
1890; member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Association
for the Advancement of Science. Indiana Academy of Science.

John J. Fi.ather, Ph.B., M.M.E., Professor of Mechanical Engineering.

Received early education and training abroad; foreman and designer of special machin-
ery in New England. 1877-82; graduated in 1885 from Sheffield Scientific School of Yale;
designer of special machinery for Ansonia Electric Company; Superintendent of Buffalo
Pump Works: Instructor in Mechanical Engineering at Lehigh University, 1888-91;
Post-graduate of Cornell; Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
and of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers; member Tau Beta Pi; Treasurer
of Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education; Secretary of Section D, Ameri-
can Association for the Advancement of Science.

Richard A. Smart, M.E., Instructor in Engineering Laboratory.

Purdue, B.M.E., 1892; M.E., 1893; Assistant in Electrical Laboratory, 1890 91; junior
member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; member of the Indiana
Academy of Science and of the Indianapolis Engineering Club.

John Henry Kxepinger, B.M.E., Assistant in Engineering Laboratory.

Clarexce H. Robertson, B.S. , B.M.E., Student-Assistant in Engineering
Laboratory.
South Dakota Agricultural College. B.S.. '93; Purdue, B.M.E., '95.

Raymond C. Ewry, B.M.E., Student-Assistant in Mechanical Drawing.

Mark Dana Stkout, Assistant in Mechanical Laboratory.

School of Electrical Engineering

Wixdeb Elwell Goldsborough, M.E., Professor of Electrical Engineering.

M.E., Cornell University. 1892; Beta Theta Pi: Assistant Engineer to the Colliery
Engineer Company. Scranton. Pa.. 1892; in charge of the Electrical Engineering Depart-
ment, Arkansas State University, 1893; member of the American Association for the
Advancement of Science, >>f the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, of the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, "I the Indiana Academy of Science.

Alexander Wilmeb Duff, A.M., B.Sc. (Edinburgh), Professor of Physics.

B.A.. University of New Brunswick. 18SP M.A., University of Edinburgh, Mathematics
and Mathematical Physics. 1888: B.A., University of London. 1887: studied in Germany,
1889: original work under Prof. Tait in Edinburgh. 1890: Substitute Professor of Physics
in University of Madras. India: Professor of Physics, University of New Brunswick:
B.Sc. University Edinburgh. 1893.

Charles Pun." Matthews, M.E., Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering.

Graduate of St. Johnsbury (Vermont) Academy and Cornell University, 1892; Instructor
in Cornell since graduation, now in charge of special work in Dynamo Laboratory and
lectureron Dynamo-Electric Machinery; joint author of Problems in Physics, and a
Laboratory Manual which is used in most of the electrical laboratories of the United
States.

Samuel N. Taylor, Ph.D., Instructor in Physics.

Ph.B., Wesleyan University, 1887; in charge of Experimental Laboratory. Thomson-
Houston Electric Works. 1887-91; Professor of Natural Sciences. Maine Wesleyan
Seminary and Female College. 1891-93; Junior Fellow in Physics. Clark University.
18'J.3 91; Assistant in Physics, Clark University Summer School. 1894: Senior Fellow
in Physics, Clark University, 1891-96.

Edward Elsworth Reynolds, M.E., Assistant in Electrical Laboratory.
B.M.E.. Purdue University, 1891: M.E.. Purdue, 1895.

Cloyd Marshall, B.M.E., Student-Assistant in Electrical Laboratory.
B.M.E., Purdue University, 1895.

William Mutter, Student-Assistant in Electrical Laboratory.
B.M.E.. Purdue University, 1896.

School of Civil Engineering

Fked Mokley, B.S., C.E., Professor of Civil Engineering.

Graduate Michigan State Normal School. 1881; B.S., Unversity of Michigan, 1886: C.E.,
University of Michigan, 1890; two years on location and construction of Santa Fe Rail-
road; United States Assistant Engineer for three years; four years at Raisin Valley
Seminary; four years at University of Michigan; member of Mechanical Engineering
Society and associate member of American Society of Civil Engineers.

William Kexdrkk IIatt, A.B., C.E., Associate Professor of Applied Mechanics.

A.B.. University of New Brunswick. 1887: C.E.. Cornell University, 1891; Alpha Tan
Omega: Sigma Xi: Engineer's Office. Intercolonial Railway, one year, 1888; Resident
Engineer, construction of Graffton & Upson Railway. Massachusetts, 1889; Engineer
Windsor Branch Railway, 1890; with Berlin Iron Bridge Company, summer, 1891;
Professor Civil Engineering, University of New Brunswick 1891-92: Instructor Civil
Engineering. Cornell University. 1892-93; Associate Professor in Civil Engineering,
Purdue University. 1893-95; Instructor in Civil Engineering, Cornell University,
1895-96 : Assistant Engineer Ithaca Sewerage System. 1896 ; member of Engineers'
Chili. St. Louis; member of Society for Promotion of Engineering Education, and
Indiana Academy of Science.

Daniel Benjamin Lutes', B.S., C.E., Instructor in Architectural and Sanitary

Engineering.

Graduate University of Michigan, 1891; Instructor in Topography and Descriptive
Geometrv at University of Michigan. 1891-95.

School of Science

Stanley Coulter, A.M., Ph.D., Professor of Biology.

A.B.. Hanover College, 1871; A.M.. 1874; Ph.D.. 1888: Beta Theta Pi: graduate of Wabash
College and Harvard University: Principal High School. Logansport. Ind.. 1873-80;
Professor of Natural Science. Coates College. 1885-87: Professor of Biology. Purdue

University, 1887 : Instructor in Botany. Summer School. University of Wisconsin.

1891; Instructor in Botany in Winona Summer School. 1895 96: President of Indiana
Academy of Science, 189G; Fellow of Indiana Academy of Science: Fellow of American
Association for the Advancement of Science: Member of Western Society of Naturalists,
and of various educational bodies: Associate Editor of Botanical Gazette, 1877-82; Author
"Spirogyra under Shock;" 'Histology of Foliage Leaf of Taxoderem Distichum; "
'Sketch of Jacob Whitman Bailey;" "Forest Trees of Indiana — Their Distribution and
Economic Value; '"" Strengthening Cells and Resin-ducts of Coniferae;" "Noteworthy
Indiana Phanerogams; " " Certain Plants as an Index to Soil Character; " " Phanerogamic-
Flora of Indiana;" " Saxifragaca? of Indiana:" "Science Teaching in Grades below the
High School" (a series of ten articlesi: "Causes Leading to an Increase in Crime:"
" The Practical Side of Biology," and numerous short articles on scientific subjects.

Joseph Ciiari.es Arthur, D.Sc, Professor of Vegetable Physiology and
Pathology.

Iowa Agricultural College. B.S., 1872: M.S., 1877: Cornell. D.Sc, 188C: Sigma Xi:
Demonstrator in Biology at Iowa Agricultural College. 1877-78: Instructor in Botany at
Wisconsin University, 1879-81: Lecturer on Botany. Summer School, University of
Minnesota. 1882: Botanist New York Experiment Station. 1S81-S7; Professor Botany

Purdue University. 1887 ; member of the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences,

Minnesota Academy of Natural Sciences, Societe Mycologique de France. American
Society for the Advancement of Science, Society for the Promotion of Agricultural
Science, Indiana Academy of Science, etc.: Author of following reports and books:
"Flora of Iowa:'' "Iowa Uromyces: " "Preliminary List of Iowa Uredinea?, and
Memorandum of Iowa Ustilaginea?: " four reports to New York Agriculture Experiment
Station; History and Biology of Pear Blight:" "Hand-Book of Plant Dissection"
(with E. R. Barns and J. M. Coulter;; report on Botanical Work in Minnesota: A
Physiological Basis for the Comparison of Potato Production:" "Special Senses of
Plants;" " Uredinea? Exsieeata? et Icones" (with E. W. D. Holwayj: Editor of
" Proceedings of the Madison Botanical Congress of 1893," and author of the [ntroduc
tion: Author of "The Development of Vegetable Physiology."

Wintiirop Ellsworth Stone, A.M., Ph.D.. Professor of Chemistry and
Director of Chemical Laboratory.

B.S., Massachusetts Agricultural College, 1882; Ph.D., Boston University, 1886; studied
at University of Gottingen, 188S; Chemist to Massachusetts Experiment Station; Chemist
to Tennessee Experiment Station; Professor of Chemistry at Purdue University since
1880; Vice-President of Purdue University since 1892; Member of American Chemical
Society: Fellow of American Association for Advancement of Science: Fellow of Indiana
Academy of Science: Member of Society for Promotion of Agricultural Science: Asso-
ciate Editor of Agricultural Science.

Percy Norton Evans, B.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry.

Graduate McGill University, Montreal. 1890, B.S.; Assistant in Chemical Laboratory at
the same university; Student in University of Leipzig, 1891-93, under Professor Evon
Meyer; Ph.D., 1803; Honorary Fellow. Clark University, Worcester, Mass., 1893-91;
Assistant in Chemical Laboratory, Wesleyan University, 1891-95.

K.v TiiEKixE E. Goldex, M.S., Instructor in Biology.

Graduate Massachusetts State Normal, 1886; Purdue, B.S., 1890; M.S., 1S92; Assistant
Botanist Indiana Experiment Station, 1890-01; Present position since 1893; Member of
American Association for Advancement of Science; Fellow of National Science Club.

William Henry Test, M.S., Instructor in Chemistry.
B.S.. Purdue University, 1892; M.S., 1893.

Severance Burrage, B.S., Instructor in Sanitary Science.

Graduate Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1892; Assistant in Biology in the
same institution, 1892-93: Assistant Biologist to Massachusetts State Board of Health
and Lecturer on Microscopical Examination of Drinking Waters at Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, 1893-95.

Department of Mathematics

Clarence Ahiatiiar Waldo, A.M., Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics.

Graduate Wesleyan University, 1875, A.B. : 1878, A.M. : Professor of Mathematics and
Natural Science at Drew Female Seminary. 1875-76 ; Professor Latin and Mathe-
matics at Hackettstown Collegiate Institute, 1876-77 ; instructor in Mathematics and
Registrar at Wesleyan University. 1877-81 ; Professor Mathematics and Vice President
Hackettstown Collegiate Institute. 1882-83 ; studied in Universities of Leipsic and
Munich. 1882-8.1 ; Professor Mathematics Rose Polytechnic Institute. 1883-91 : Pro-
fessor Mathematics De Pauw University, 1891-95 : President Indiana College Associa-
tion, 1891; Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science: Ph.D..
1M94 ; Author of •• Manual of Descriptive Geometry."

Moses Cobh Stevens, A.M., Professor of Higher Mathematics.

A.M., 1882, Earlham College; Professor of Mathematics Haverford College, 1859-63 ;
Principal Salem, Ohio, High School, 1867-76 ; present position since 1883 : member of
Indiana College Association. National Teachers' Association. Indiana Academy of
Science, American Mathematical Society.

Thomas Greene Alfobd, A.M., Professor of Mathematics.

Graduated from Indiana University. 1871 : Member Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity ; studied
at Indiana State Normal School; received degree A.M. from the Pedagogical Depart-
ment of Indiana University in 1888.

Eeastus Test, M.S., M.D., Professor of Mathematics.

Received M.S. from Earlham. 1886, and M.D. from University of Michigan. 1868 ;
Professor of Botany and Chemistry Earlham. 18G5-72 : Professor Chemistry Willamette
University, 1876 ; Principal of Raisin Valley Seminary. Mich. : patron of Central
Academy at Plaintield, Ind.

Edwin M. Blake, E.M., Ph.D., Instructor in Mathematics.

E.M., School of Mines, 1890: Ph.D., Columbia College, 1893; fellow in Mechanical
Engineering, Columbia School of Mines. 1890-91 ; fellow in Mathematics. Columbia
College, 1891-93; Assistant in Mathematics. Columbia College, and Instructor in
Mathematics, Barnard College. 1893-95 ; student in Mathematics at the Universities of
Leipsic, Berlin, and Goettingen, 1895-96.

Department of Literature, History and Language

Thomas Francis Mohan, A.B.. Ph.D., Professor of History and Political

Economy.

Graduated at University of Michigan. 1887, A.B.; studied law supplementary to history
and political science; admitted to the Michigan bar, 1887; Superintendent of Schools
at Elk River, Minnesota, 1887-92; entered graduate course of study at Johns Hopkins
University, 1893. receiving degree Ph.D., 1895; held scholarship in history in 1891 and
the fellowship during 1894-95.

Mrs. Emma Most McRae, Lady Principal and Professor of English Literature.

Educated at Brookville College, Ind.; Principal Muncie High School. 1867-83; Principal
Marion High School. 1883-87; member of National Teachers' Association, also a mem-
ber of the State Teachers' Association.

Glen Levin Swiggett, A.M.. Instructor in German and Spanish.

Educated in public schools of Indiana: graduated at University of Indiana, 1888, A.B.;
received degree A.M. from the same institution, 1893: student at Johns Hopkins, 1889-90
and 1892-93; Instructor in German and French at University of Michigan. 1890 92;
Instructor in German, French and Spanish at Plymouth Institute. Indianapolis Acad-
emy, High School, etc., of Indianapolis, Indiana, 1893-95; read paper, " Die-Volksthuens-
lichen der Poesie Grundlagen Stein mars von Klingnau," before the Modern Language
Association of the Central States; other papers read: " Germanic W; " "The Relation
of the Finnsburg to Beowolf : " "French Literary Criticism:" "German Words in
Spanish."

Pauline Mariotte Davies, Ph.D., Professor of French.

Madame Davies was born in Paris, where at an early age she competed for and won a
scholarship in the Ecole Normale Superieure, and five years later received a diploma
from the Universitie de France: Professor of French in Bridgewater Ladies' College, an
affiliation of Cambridge University, England, until her marriage; Professor of French
and General History in Findlay College, Ohio, 1885-1895, from which she received the
doctor's degree, "in cursu; " Professor of French in Milwaukee and Downer Colleges,
1895-9(3; also instructor for last five years in Bay View Summer University.

Mary Doan, B.L., M.S., Instructor in English Literature.

B.S., Purdue, 1891: B.L., Earlham College. 1892: M.S., Purdue. 1893; graduate student,
Cornell University, 1893-95; Principal Hesper Academy, 1895-96.

Joachim Rein-hard, Instructor in German.

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NEW PROFESSORS

Department of Practical Mechanics

Michael Joseph Golden, M.E., Professor of Practical Mechanics.

Special Student. Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Instructor Mechanical Draw-
ing, High School, Hyde Park. Massachusetts, 1882-83: Instructor in Shops, Purdue
University, 1884-90; present position since 1890; M.E.. Purdue University, 1891: member
of Indiana Academy of Science; American Society of Mechanical Engineers: American
Society of Naval Engineers; Manual Training Teachers' Association of America.

William Payson Turner, Instructor in Machine Work.

Graduate Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1886.

James David Hoffman, B.M.E., M.E., Instructor in Wood Shop.

B M.E.. Purdue University, 1889; M.E.. Purdue University, 1893; member A. S. M. E.

Charles Peterson, B.C.E., Instructor in Mechanical Drawing.
B.C.E., Purdue University, 1891.

John Elmer Kolb, B.M.E., Assistant in Forge-Room.
B.M.E., Purdue University, 1893.

Paul William Covert, B.M.E., Assistant in Foundry.
B.M.E., Purdue University, 1895.

Alpho Pierce Jamison, B.M.E., Student-Assistant in Wood Shop.
B.M.E., Purdue University, 1895; Kappa Sigma.

Augustus C. Spiker, B.M.E., Student-Assistant in Wood Shop.
B.M.E., Purdue University, 1896.

School of Agriculture

Charles S. Plumb, U.S.. Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station
and Professor of Animal Industry and Dairying.

Massachusetts Agricultural College. 1882: Associate Editor ''Rural New Yorker,"
1883-84. First Assistant New York Experiment Station, Geneva. 1884-87: Professor of
Agriculture University of Tennessee, Knoxville. and Assistant Director Tennessee
Experiment Station. 1887-90: Editor and Founder of "Agricultural Science." Vols.
I to V: Secretary-Treasurer of Society for the Promotion of Agricultural Science:
Fellow of the American Society for the Advancement of Science: President of the
Indiana State Dairy Association. 1891-92-93 96.

William Caroi.l Latta, M.S., Professor of Agriculture.

B.S.. Michigan Agricultural College. 1877: M.S.. 1882; Foreman Horticultural Depart-
ment Michigan Agricultural College. 1880: Assistant in Agricultural Department, same
college. 1881 ; Instructor Agriculture. Horticulture and Superintendent of Farm, Purdue.
1882-83: Professor of Agriculture. 1883-88: Superintendent of Farmers' Institutes.
1889-90; member of American Association for the Advancement of Science.

James Troop, M.S., Professor of Horticulture and Entomology.

B.S.. Michigan Agricultural College. 1878: M.S.. same college, 1882: Assistant in Botany
and Agriculture, Michigan Agricultural College, 1880-83; member of the American
Association for the Advancement of Science, American Forestry Congress. American
Horticultural Society. American Pomological Society. Secretary of Indiana Horticul-
tural Society.

Henry Augustus Houston, A.M., A.C., State Chemist of Indiana. Professor
of Agricultural Chemistry, Chemist Indiana Agricultural Experiment
Station, Director of Indiana Weather Service.

A.B.. Bowdoin College, 1879: A.M.. 1882: A.C.. Purdue, 1882: Zeta Psi: Assistant
Chemistry and Physics, Bowdoin, 1879-80: Science Teacher, Lafayette High School.
1880-82: Principal. 1882-81: Professor Physics. Purdue, 1884-88: Acting State Chemist.
1884-87: President of the Association Official Agricultural Chemists. 1894-95: President
of Lincoln Club, Lafayette, 1894-95: Fellow A.A.A.S.: Member of American Chemical
Society and German Chemical Society; Vice President of the American Forestry
Association; author of various papers in State Reports: Bulletins 5. 10, 18, 29. 31. 33, 34.
38. 48. 53, 55 of Purdue Experiment Station.

Arville Wayne Bitting, D.V.M., B.S., Professor of Veterinary Science.

B.S., Purdue University. 1891; D.V.M., Iowa State College, 1895; Veterinarian to the
Florida Agricultural College and Experiment Station, 1891-93; Veterinarian to Purdue
University and Experiment Station, 1893 to date; published Bulletins 25, 26 and 28,
Florida Experiment Station, Bulletin 58, Purdue Experiment Station.

William Stuart, B.S., Assistant Botanist to Experiment Station.

B.S., University of Vermont, 1894; Kappa Sitjma; Assistant Horticulturist to Vermont
Experiment Station, 1890-93; Assistant Chemist on World's Fair Dairy Test, 1893;
Assistant Botanist to Indiana Experiment Station, 1891-96; member of the Indiana
Academy of Science and of the Indiana Horticultural Society.

William J. Jones, Jr., B.S., M.S., Assistant State Chemist of Indiana.

B.S.. Purdue, 1891; M.S. Purdue, 1892; Assistant in Chemistry, Purdue, 1891-92.

Jesse M. Barrett, B.S., A.C., Assistant Chemist Indiana Agricultural
Experiment Station.

B.S.. Purdue, 1891; A.C., Purdue. 1895.

School of Pharmacy

A ; .- 1 1 1 1 i : Lawrence Green, A.M., Ph.C, Dean, and ProfessOT of Chemistry in
School of Pharmacy.
Ph.C. University of Michigan, 1882.
M.D.. Indiana Medical, 1894.
Ph.D.. Franklin. 1895.

Julius William Stukmer, Ph.G., Professor of Pharmacy.
Ph.C. Purdue University, 1891.

George Spitzer, Ph.G., Lecturer in Operative Pharmacy.
Ph.G.. Purdue University, 1889.

Benjamin Hoak, Ph.G., Instructor in Pharmacy.
Ph.G.. Purdue University. 1892.

Leonard Dank Wokden, Ph.G., Assistant in Pharmacy.
Ph.G., Purdue University, 1893.

School of Art

Laura A. Fry, Professor of Industrial Art.

Pupil of William Fry, Thomas S. Noble, Louis Rebisso, Cincinnatti; Kenyon Cox and
William M. Chase. New York; member of Art Students" League of New York: Professor
of Industrial Art. Purdue University, 1891-93; Instructor in Wood-Carving, Chautau-
qua, for several years.

Miss Anna Embree Bailer, B.S., Instructor in Wood-Carving.

B.S., Purdue, 18SG: Philalethean Society.

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Association of Indianapolis

J. W. Noel, '92, President. Fred. W. Morgan. Vice-President.

Dr. Jos. R. Perry, '93, Secretary. Charles Remster, '89, Treasurer.

Association of Chicago

Jno. T. McCutcheon, '89, President. Wm, J. Etten, '92, Vice-President.

Albert Scheible, '88, Secretary Treasurer.

General Association

H. A. Histon. '82, President. J. W. Noel, '92, Vice-President.

Katherine E. Golden, '90, Secretary. H. H. Vinton, '85, Treasurer.

Executive Committee

Dan. J. Dorsey, '90, Ira A. Jaques, '91. Jno. S. Wrioht, '92.

1. Van Wagenen Alling, Madison, Ind., B.C.E.,
Sigma Chi ; Skulls of 13. Thesis : A Study
of Column Formula 3 , with Experiments.

2. William Franklin Allison, Brookings, S. Dak.
B.C.E. Thesis : The Design of a Single-
hinged Parabolic Arch Bridge.

Albert F. Alward, South Bend, Ind.. B.C.E.
Carlyle; Football Team, '94^95-96; Track
Team, '96-97. Thesis: Design of a Single-
Track Railway Bridge.

George \Y. Axtki.l. Bloomtield, Ind., B.M.E.
Sijjina Alpha Epsilon : Class Field-Manager,
'96; Member of Tammany Hall. Thesis:
Efficiency Test of the Municipal Arc-Lighting
Plant (if the C'it_\ of Martinsville. Indiana.

Linx.kls Earl Baker. Otterbein, Ind., B.M.E.
Thesis: Design of a Direct Connected Con-
tinuous-Current Dynamo and Gas-Engine.

William E. Barlow. Plainfield, Ind., B.M.E.

Thesis: Design of a Pneumatic Crane.

Frank Elwin Bates. Winchester. Ind.. B.C.E.
Sigma Nu ; Sub-guard and Tackle on Foot-
ball Team, '96; Director, P.A.A., '97 ; Manag
ing Editor, Civil Engineering Annual, '97.
Thesis: Water- Works System for Winchester,
Indiana.

R. E. Bateson, Detroit, Mich., B.M.E., Y.M.C.
A.; Class Field-Marshal. '97: Mech. Eng.
Society ; Football Team, '95. Thesis: Design
of a Direct Connected Continuous-Current
Dvnamo and Gas-Engine.

John Bi'RKE Bayard. Vincennes, Ind.. B.M.E.
Sigma Nu ; Skulls of 1.'! ; Assistant Business-
Manager, '97 Debris: Member of Tammany
Hall. Thesis : Running Resistance of Arma-
tures.

10. Wm. Wellington Bradfield, Grand Rapids,
Mich.. B.M.E. Thesis : Dynamo Efficiency
Test, and the Effect of Variation of Length
of Air Gap.

J. Dempster Brownell, Lassellville, N. Y..
B.C.E. Sigma Alpha Epsilon ; Carlyle; Civil
Engineering Society ; Class President in
Soph. Year ; President. Carlyle, '96-97 ; Vice-
President and Treasurer, Purdue Athletic
Association ; Vice-President and President.
Civil Engineering Society ; Associate Editor,
Exponent. Sophmore and Junior years ;
Annuals, '94-95-97. Thesis : Design of a
Dam across the Wabash River at Lafayette.
Indiana.

12. Earl H. Browning, Lafayette, Ind., B.M.E.
Tau Beta Pi ; Carlyle. Thesis : The Experi-
mental Development of a Single-Phase Alter-
nating-Current Motor.

l.i. William C. Bdnnel, Hagerstown. Ind.. B.C.E.
Tau Beta Pi: First Cornet, Purdue Band.
Tin-sis : Water- Works System for Hagers-
town. Indiana.

Charles Caffebty, Hornellsville. X. V.. B.M.E.
Vice-President. Class '95-96. Thesis: Design
for a Direct Connected Continuous-Current
Dynamo and Gas-Engine.

Chas. E. Cheney. Moran, Ind.. B.C.E. Thesis :
Discussion of Materials in Indiana, including
Ti'sts for Improvement of Streets and Roads.

James Harlan Clark. Wilson. Ind.. B.S. Emer-
sonian ; Critic. Treasurer, Vice-President, and
President of Emersonian ; Open Meetings,
"91-95 ; Annuals, '96. Thesis : The Ostend
Manifesto.

Thomas A. Clark. Carthage, Ind., B.C.E. Tau
Beta Pi ; President of Class, "97 ; President of
Civil Engineering Society. Thesis: Analysis
of Stresses in Framed Structures by Method
of Least Work.

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18. Eugene S. Cooper, Crown Point. Ind., B.M.E.
Thesis : Efficiency Test of Baldwin Com-
pound Locomotive Engine.

Horace E. Crockette. Lafayette. Ind., B.S.
Sanitary Science Club. Thesis : Some Ex-
periments on the Efficiency of Certain Disin-
fectants, with Bibliography of Disinfection
and Disinfectants.

20. Guy Elon Ditzler, Hinsdale, 111., B.M.E.
Carlyle. Thesis : Running Resistance of
Armatures.

21. Emma Doane. Westtield, Ind., B.L. B.S.; B.L.
from Earlham College, '94 ; President Phila-
lethean, '97. Thesis: Early History of the
Settlement of Friends in Indiana.

S. C. Dobson, Brownsburg, Ind., B.S. Thesis :
Union of Sugars with Alcohols and Ketones.

lhtiiv \\". Dkyden, Martinsville, Intl.. B.M.E.
Business Manager of Class, :u 95; Athletic
Editor of Exponent, '94 95, '95 96; Editor-in-
Chief, Debris (resigned); Business Manager
l ifP.A.A..W: Member of Tammany Hall.
Thesis: Efficiency Tests of the Municipal
A.rc-Lighting Plant of the Cit) of Martins
ville, Indiana.

Walteb Estebline, Dunfee, End., B.M.E.

Sigma Nu : Tau Beta Pi ; Full-back. Football
Team: President of P.A.A.. '96; Member
Tammany Hall ; Literary Editor. "It" Debris.
Thesis: Design of an Apparatus to Measure
Directly and Comparatively the Permeability
and Hysteresis of Iron and Steel.

George Minot Finney. Chicago. 111.. B.M.E.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon ; Member Tammany
Hall. Thesis: Test of the Merchants' Light-
ing Plant.

■20. C. Reed Gregg. Lafayette. Ind.. B.M.E. Thesis:
The Experimental Development of a Single
Phase Alternating-Current Motor.

G. Frank Hamilton. St. Joe Station. Ind.. B.C.E.
Tau Beta Pi. Thesis: Design of a Circular

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W. C Halstbad, Kirkpatrick, Ind., B.M.E.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon ; Tau Beta Pi ; Emer-
sonian; Annuals, "97: Director, P.A. A.. "95-96:
Football Team, '96. Thesis : The Effect of
Valve Proportion upon the Efficiency of
Locomotive Schenectady.

29. William T. Hensley, Anderson. Ind., B.M.E.
Tau Beta Pi : Captain of Artillery. Thesis :
Experimental Determination of Internal Dis-
tribution of Magnetism.

30. Michael Creed Hinderlider, Medora, Ind.,
B.C.E. Carlyle ; Senior Captain, Corps of
Cadets. Thesis : Design of a High-School
Building.

31. William Lewis Hodukins, Chicago, 111., B.C.E.
Sigma Nu : Skulls of 13 ; Second Lieutenant,
'95 ; First Lieutenant, '96 ; Adjutant, '97 ;
Captain, Bicycle Corps. Thesis : A Discus-
sion of Roads and Pavements.

George W. Horn, Lafayette, Ind., B.M.E.
Thesis: The Design of a Power Plant.

Samuel Gilbert Jimp, Muncie, Intl., B.S.
Emersonian: Sanitary Science Club; Presi

dent, Emersonian. '97; Center on Football
Team, '96; Secretary, P.A.A.. "96; Assistant
Business Manager, Exponent. "95 96 ; Pioneers
of '97; Historian, Senior Class: Assistant
Editor-in-Chief. '97 Debris. Thesis: A Com-
parative Study of the Vertebrate Brain.

Claude H. Kesslek, Anderson. Iud., B.M.E.
( 'arlyle : President, Carlyle. '90 ; Annuals. '96-
97 ; First Lieutenant. Co. B., '91-95 ; Mechani-
cal Engineering Society; Editor-in-Chief, '97
Debris. Thesis: Machinery Friction of Loco-
motive Schenectady.

35. Lloyd Everett King, Avilla, Ind., B.M.E.
Tau Beta Pi. Thesis: The Design of a
Direct Connected Continuous-Current Dyna-
mo and Gas-Engine.

36. J. C. Kinsley, Fort Madison, Iowa. B.M.E.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon ; Skulls of 13. Thesis :
The Effect of Valve Properties upon Efficiency
of Locomotive Schenectady.

37. D Edward B. Kirk. Jacksonville. 111.. B.M.E. Phi
Delta Theta : Tau Beta Pi ; President of Car-
lyle, '96; Annuals. '95-96; Literary Editor of
Exponent. Thesis : Experimental Determi-
nation of Internal Distribution of Magnetism.

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Eva Lbonoee Linn, Lafayette, Ind., B.S.
Cosmos Club; Philalethean, Treasurer, '91-95;
Vice-President, '95 ; Annuals, '96-97 ; Class
Historian, '95 and '96 ; Secretary of Class, '96-
97; Literary Editor of '97 Debris. Thesis:
Efficiency of Various Yeasts in Bread.

J. B. Meriam, Randolph. 0., B.M.E. Emerson-
ian; Y.M.C.A. Thesis: Efficiency Tests of
Baldwin Compound Locomotive-Engine.

40. Jules B. Meyer, Brookville, Ind., B.S. Thesis
New Apparatus for Study of Impact.

41. Warren Edmund Moore, Lafayette, Ind., B.C.E.
Phi Delta Theta ; Skulls of 13 ; Pioneers of
'97. Thesis : Design for Highway Bridge.

C. W. Morey, Quincy, Mich., B.M.E. Thesis
Efficiency Tests of Recently Designed Trans
formers.

Terebl Eugene Mouse. Wabash, Ind.. Ph.B..
R.C.E.; Ph.B.. De Pauw University, '95 ; Phi
Delta Theta ; Tau Beta Pi. Thesis: Design
of Plate-Girder Arch, with Hinged Ends.

ii. George Francis Mug, Lafayette, Ind., B.M.E.
Mechanical Engineering Society. Thesis:
Design of 250 H. P. Compound Condensing
Marine-Engine.

45. George Wesley Munro, Grand Rapids, Mich.,
B.M.E. Thesis: Dynamo Efficiency Test,
and Effect of the Variation of the Length of
Air ( iap.

William Harrison North. Portland. Ind..
B.C.E. Emersonian: Pioneers of '07: Civil
Engineering Society; Second Lieutenant, '0J
95 ; Treasurer, Emersonian, 07. Thesis :
West Lafayette Sewer System.

Chiyo Kichi Ogiwara, Tokio. Japan. B.K.,
B.M.E.: B.S.. Kigakushi (University of Tokio),
'01 : Carlyle, Treasurer, '96; Vice-President. '07.

48. L. C. Parkkk, Vale Summit, Md., B.M.E.
Thesis: Strength of Materials.

40. David Clarence Pfendler, Moral, Ind., B.S.
Emersonian, Secretary, '96; Vice-President.
- 97. Thesis : The Nitrogen Content of Hu-
mus as an Index of Soil-Fertility.

50. T. De Vol Phillips. Shelbyville, Ind., B.M.E.
Kappa Sigma ; Skulls of 13. Thesis : Test
of an Electric Coal-Mining Plant.

51. Melvin A. Price, Lafayette, Ind.. B.M.E. Tau
Beta Pi. Thesis: Photometric Test, and
Test of Inclosed Arc Lamps and [Arc Lamp
Carbons.

52. Hiram Clifford^Ridgely, Lafayette, Ind.

3. (Iakland P. Robinson, Danville, Va.. B.M.E.
Kappa Sigma: Tail Beta Pi. Thesis: The
Effect of the Valve Proportions upon Loco-
motive Schenectady.

Albert Richard Ross, Lafayette. Ind., B.S.
Sanitary Science Club: Department Editor.
Exponent. "96-97; Class- Yell Leader, '96-97.
Thesis: The Pollution of Wabash River at
Lafayette. Indiana: A Comparative Study of
the Chemical. Bacteriological, and Microscopi-
cal Analysis of Samples from Above and
Below the City.

John Harrison Skinner. Romney. Ind.. B.S.
Emersonian ; Annuals. '97 ; First Lieutenant.
Co. A., "96; Captain, Co. D., "97. Thesis:
The Sanitary Condition of Water for Live-
stock.

Robert Colfax Smith, Reynolds, Ind. B.C.E.
Tau Beta Pi ; Civil Engineering Society ;
Emersonian. President. '90 : First Lieutenant,
Co. C, '95 ; Local Editor of Exponent, '95-96;
Literary Editor, "97 Debris. Thesis: The
Design of a Sewer System for Monticello,
Indiana.

Harry M. Spahr, Indianapolis. Ind.. B.C.E.
Sigma Nu : Skulls of 13. Thesis : Plan for
the Utilization of the Wild-Cat Stream at
Lafayette, Indiana.

58. Maktha D. Stevens, West Lafayette, Ind.,
B.S., B.C.E.; B.S., Purdue, '94; Philalethean.
Thesis:

Joseph Gordon Swain, Indianapolis, Ind..
B.M.E. Kappa Sigma ; Skulls of 13 ; Vice-
President of Irving. '96 ; Manager Glee Club,
'95-96 ; First Lieutenant of Artillery, '95-96 ;
Captain Quartermaster, '96-97; Sergeant-
at-Arms of Class, '95-96. Thesis : Test of
an Electric Coal-Mining Plant.

William Christopher Taylor, Lafayette, Ind..
B.C.E. Sigma Alpha Epsilon ; Skulls of 13;
Pioneers of '97 ; Secretary, Civil Engineering
Society, '97. Thesis : Design of a Dam
across the Wabash River at Lafayette, Indiana.

Robert B. Treat, Orange, Conn., B.M.E. Tau
Beta Pi. Thesis : The Design of an Appa-
ratus to Determine, Comparatively and
Directly, the Permeability and Hysteresis of
Iron and Steel.

62. Jacob Enos Trover, Kokomo, Ind., B.C.E.
Emersonian ; Civil Engineering Society.
Thesis : West Lafayette Sewer System.

Ira A. Throsh. Auburn. Intl.. B.M.E. Thesis:
Photometric Test and Comparison of Inclosed
Arc Lamps and Arc-Lamp Carbons.

Rudolph Tschentscheb, Indianapolis, Ind.,

B.M.E. Phi Delta Theta : Skulls of 13; Tau
Beta Pi: Manager. Mandolin Club, '96-97;
Sergeant-at-Arms, Senior Class: President.
Mechanical Engineering Society. Thesis:
Design of a 250 H. P. High-Speed Yacht
Engine.

John Wallace, Orland, Ind.. B.M.E. Tau Beta
Pi. Thesis: Efficiency of Recently Designed

Transformers.

(50. Frank Matsox Walts. Logansport. Ind.. B.C.E.
Tau Beta Pi: Y.M.C A. : Art Editor. '97
Debris. Thesis: The Application of the Prin-
ciple of Virtual Velocities to Bridge Analysis.

Nicholas T. Wkitzel, Frankfort. Ky., B.M.E.
Thesis : Determination of the Draw-Bar Pull
of Different Types of Street-Car Equipments
Under Various Conditions of Track and Grade.

68. Walter Howard Wheelek, Indianapolis. Ind..
B.C.E. Phi Delta Theta; Skullsof 13; Irving:
Civil Engineering Society : Glee Club, '95-96,
'96-97; President, Irving, '96; Annuals, '96;
Assistant Business Manager. Exponent.
Thesis : Design of a Draw-Span.

69. Earle White. Quaker, Ind.. B.M.E. Thesis :
Determination of the Draw-Bar Pull of Dif-
ferent Types of Street-Car Equipments under
Various Conditions of Track and Grade.

Ralph S. Wickersham, Western Springs. 111..
B.M.E. Thesis: Machinery Friction of
Locomotive Schenectady.

11. Carl Cole Wiley, Fowler. Ind., B.S.. Sigma
Chi ; Skulls of 13 ; Captain. Baseball Team.
'96-97. Thesis: A Systematic Study of
Trichomes.

Paul Francis Williams. Hagerstown, Ind.,
B.M.E. Sigma Nu ; Tau Beta Pi ; Vice-Presi-
dent of [Class, '96-97. Thesis : Efficiency
Test of Merchants' Lighting Plant.

Lee E. Wolgemuth, Mitchell, South Dakota,
B.S.. M.S.. B.M.E.; B.S., '91 ; M.S., "94, South
Dakota Agricultural College. Thesis : Effect
on Economy of Different Methods of Govern-
ing a Two-Cylinder Compound Corliss Engine.

Ollie Shanks Wright, Salem, Ind., B.C.E.
Thesis : Design of Single Intersection Pratt
Railroad Bridge.

Daisy Jane Zorns, Lafayette, Ind.. B.S. Cosmos
Club ; Philalethean, Treasurer. '97. President,
'96 : Annuals. '90 and '97 ; Vice-President.
Y.W.C.A., '96; Historian of Class, '94-95;
Secretary of Class, '95-96 ; Literary Editor of
'97 Debris. Thesis: Efficiency of Various
Yeasts in Bread.

Class of '97

Motto

Virtute et Lahore

Colors

Nile Green and Myrtle Green

Yell

Rip! Rah! Razoo!
Zip! Boom! Bazoo!
Wall! Hoo! Hullabaloo!
Ninety- Seven! Old Purdue

T. A. Clark, President.
Eva L. Linn, Secretary.
R. E. Bateson, Field Manager.
S. G. Jump, Historian.

Officers

P. F. Williams, Vice-President.

R. B. Treat, Treasurer.

F. E. Bates, Athletic Director.

Rudolph Tschentscher, Sergeant-at-Arms.

A. R. Ross, Department Ed. Exponent.

'97 History

jjii fully portray the history of the class wh

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ich is
now reaching the threshold of active life, would
be impossible in tin- brief space allotted to this
article. So we shall enumerate a few of the
more important events in the transition from
Prep, to Senior, for the history of this class
begins with the important personage, the Pur-
due Prep.

This year of "childhood's happy days" was
soon spent, and we entered the University
bearing the distinguished name and manners of
Freshmen, and during this year our prestige as
a class was firmly established. W r e had passed
successfully through the difficult and intricate
feat of matriculation, and thought that the world
was now ours to do with as we saw fit. But,
alas! our fond hopes were shattered when we
were '-asked " to remain after chapel. One high
in authority addressed us with: "Some people are born either geniuses or fools.
Some of yon. I have no doubt, are geniuses, but I am inclined to think the
greater part are fools. Do you know anything? Are you all fools? Now
this disturbance must cease, or off come your heads."

But why continue the harrowing details? Sufficient to say. we remember
that address. As Sophomores we had the pleasure of assisting our friends, the
Seniors, in a game of foot-ball with the Juniors and Freshmen, and 101 were
the ones who celebrated after the game. An effort of the Freshmen to display
flags from all the buildings was noted: but the Hags were removed, and are
still held in sacred reverence by our ••Keeper id' the Records."

Thus onward, through Sophomore and Junior, we passed with diminished
numbers, but with all our earnestness and enthusiasm. As Seniors we have
felt the responsibility which rested upon us. and have striven to set a high
standard for our successors.

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Under our four years of Leadership many events of importance have occurred.
A state championship of field sports has been won. Purdue's superiority in
foot-ball has been repeatedly proved. We watched with tearful eyes the de-
struction of Heavilon Hall, but with joyful hearts the dedication of a new
building — its superior in every way. And to the honor of this class it can
truly be said, without fear of contradiction, that we were the first class to
take active steps against "cribbing."

Our superiority in athletics has been demonstrated to the evident dissatis-
faction of other classmen. But such mementoes of athletic prowess are fleeting,
"yea, even stealeth away in the night," as did our banner, won in the gymnasium
contest. But not alone in physical contests were we leaders. We have among
our numbers mathematicians, physicists, scientists, and engineers, who will
bring fame to themselves and honor to their A/ma Muter. Yes, we have had
members of this class who have mastered the intricacies of differential and
integral calculus and French verbs, without text-books.

And soon the members of this class, who have spent four of the best years
of their lives within these halls of learning, will have gone forth to enter upon
the active duties of life. Looking backward upon these happy years, it fills
our hearts with feelings akin to sadness to think that we who have toiled over
the same lessons, shared the same victories and defeats, must part, some of us
never to meet again. But let us hope that we may be permitted to renew our
friendship in the future, that our classmates will not lie ghosts in the closed
chambers of the past, but helping, loving friends. We feel assured that in the
future, when wearied with the cares of a business or professional life, we may
hear of those who, as they climb the ladder of fame, will reflect credit upon
their Alma Muter and the class of '97.

Class of '98

Motto

Spiritus Temporis

Colors

Maroon and Old Gold

Yell

Kil Yi! Yi! Yi!

Sis! boom! bah!
Ninety -Eight! Ninety-Eight!
Rah! Rah! Rah!

John M. Fisk, President.

C. L. Hayes, Treasurer.

L. B. Webb, Athletic Director.

V. K. Cassady, Athletic Manager.

C. G. Ferris, Local Ed. Exponent.

Officers

Lela C. Hoffman, Vice-President.
Mayme Boulds, Historian.
W. K. Steele. Business Manager.
Annie Laurie Ross, Secretary.
A. U. Loeb, Sergeant-at-Arnis.

^M SPm'TUS TEM^f, f

History of '98

As the little streams gather together to form the mighty river, so gath-
ered the individual members to form the Class of '98. Our entrance into col-
lege was much like that of other classes, except that with us came a new era
for Purdue.

It was through our noble actions and high class standing while "preps,"
that the faculty decided that it was not children who entered prepdom, but
men and women; and since these men and women were so much needed in the
college proper, prepdom must no longer exist; and the next year it was a thing
of the past. By this action the standard of Purdue was raised, and we have
the glory of knowing that we helped to raise it.

In the year '96 we came forth as Juniors, and here we are patiently wait-
ing for the Fall of '97 to start us out as "wise and noble" Seniors. In
glancing over the list of Juniors, the first thing to attract notice is the great
number of famous names. Some are famed for their political ability; others
for their great literary productions; and still others as great and noble scien-
tists. In the athletic field our men have stood highest. What would be the
glory of the Black and Old Gold, were it not for our famous men? Who has
not heard of the "famous Webb," the "good-natured Moore," and "noble
Mallott," Hall, Goben, and others too numerous to mention ?

In the Fall of '94, we blossomed forth as Freshmen, being the pride and
joy of the faculty, for never in the history of Purdue had there been so large
and brilliant a class. In '95 we entered upon our Soph, year; two notable
events took place. The first was our picnic, at which event we were thor-
oughly introduced to the society of Lafayette. The other was the development
of a number of "artists." These men usually painted in glowing colors, and
it is said that their paintings stood at the top of the ladder. It is said that
"the deeds of great men live after them." Some who read this history may
mistake our just egotism for conceit, and wonder wherein lies the secret of our
fame. "The secret of fame lies in doing what you can do well." We can
do all things well; so our fame, unlike that of former classes, has been unrivaled.

Historian.

' BATTLE <;K<>INI>.

Class of '99

Motto

Row, not drift

Colors

Fink and Gray

Yell

Ka-zaw! Ka-zoo! 7

Ka-zaw! Ka-zoo! !

We yell! We yell For!! old Purdue!!!

Hoo rah hi! Hoo rah hine! !

Eighteen Hundred and Ninety-nine ! ! !

Officers

W. A. Dkake. President. Clarke Williams, Vice-President.

M. B. Wishard, Treasurer. Pearl Siddons, Secretary.

C. S. Sample, Field-Marshal. Parker Hitt. Local Ed. Exponent

Claude Riddle, Business Manager. Mary E. Little. Historian.

Percy Hauser. Sergeant-at-Arms.

History of '99

In their Freshman year the Class of '99 fairly took Purdue by Storm, ami
made themselves at home at once. Their large number rather alarmed the
faculty, it must be confessed, because of lack of room; but they were relieved
by the thought that they would soon have *9!> reduced to a more convenient
number. So each professor did his best in the way of tests and examinations;
but. alas! vain hopes, their courage was dauntless; long before the first term
was over, the faculty knew all of them had come to stay. Then rooms were
fitted up to accommodate the class, instead of the number being cut down to
suit the rooms.

The few vacancies which occurred at the beginning of the Sophomore year
were almost wholly tilled; some by students from other colleges, realizing the
benefit to be obtained by being a member of Purdue '99.

The idass has furnished a number of strong, active members to the Lite-
rary Societies, and many times have its literary productions appeared in the
Exponent.

Although she has not thrown herself into athletics to such an extent that
her higher development has been impaired, she has a record of which no class
need be ashamed. In the football season the Freshmen accepted a challenge
from the Sophomores; but when they saw how '99 played, fear crept into the
hearts of the Freshmen, and they withdrew their challenge, acknowledging
their inferiority. '99 holds the class base-ball championship.

The story of the paint war is familiar. How lavish J 99 was with her paint!
We did put our '99 on the water-tower in large, beautiful figures, and the
Water Works Co., appreciating the effort, removed the ladder that others
might not do them harm. This showed in a mild way that they thought '99
was the only class worthy of having its autograph in so prominent a place.

The class standing is high, showing that their motto, "Row, not Drift"
(referred to by some as "Walk, not Hide'') has been their constant watch-
word. Tims it shall alwavs lie. Historian.

t-?v--.

Class of '00

Motto

:&0MWiS-#S-,

■never-p

Colors

Greenest Green

Yell

Hilly! Billy! Bally! Boo!
Zip! Zany! Zali!
i goo! Old Purdue!
Rah! Rali! Rah!

Officers

Charles F. Flinn, President.

Willakd N. Reiser, Vice-President.

Paul W. Mavity, Secretary.

John J. 0*Brien, Treasurer.

May Caulkins, Historian.

John Sickler, Serereant-at-Arms.

Class of Nineteen Hundred

Upon the ninth day of September, 1896, the disinterested observer may

have cast his eve out upon the campus, ami thought: ••Well, Autumn is
here, and with it— sure token of the season, yet in strange contrast to its tail-
inn' leaves — the verdant Freshman has come." How different were the thoughts
which came to the discriminating professors who held the entrance examina-
tions! They knew that an unusual elass had arrived at Purdue: for the papers.
remarkable in answers, suggested that at last the ideal student of applied
sciences had come. Aside from this attitude toward our school-work, we began
our career, we suppose, very much like the classes before us began theirs.
Tin- upper classmen observed with what difficulty we learned the seemingly
endless halls and recitation-rooms: saw the arduous task of arranging for our
first class meeting, with the aid of the Juniors, sending notice to each member
of the class (ladies excepted, for reasons unknown): even the Seniors noticed
how, in the athletic elections, we stood when the Juniors stood, and sat when
they sat.

After a while bright faces grew pale, and plump forms emaciated, all on
account of thoughts of home and lack of nourishing food (milk): it was then
that the instructors in English tendered us a reception.

Then followed much talk of a football game with the Sophomores, but
they were indis2)0sed on the day the game was to lie played. However, since
then, we have proved our superiority in one branch of athletics over Pur-
due's champion basket-ball team.

At the end of the first term we were given a limited time in which to
report, on ordinary foolscap, all that we had learned during that term. Some
of us, astonished at the gross injustice of the request, and the impossibility of
complying with it, were excused by the faculty, and have now taken up the
burden of life in earnest.

One day we were much cast down to find the expression, "So wise and
young do not live long," but we hope, contrary to the poet's idea, to live long
and grow in wisdom. As the connecting link between the two grandest cen-
turies, we wish to be invaluable to the world at large, helpful to our fellows,
and an honor to Old Purdue. In conclusion our class poet wishes to say:
"Our arrival was greeted with jibes and jeers.
Our departure will be seen with sobs and tears."

Historian.

" PROPHET S ROCK.

Senior Pharmacy

1. Edmund B. Barnard, Bridgeport, 111., Ph.G.,
Ph.C., A.O.P.R.

•2. Henry M. Bentley, Sardonis, 111., Ph.G.,
Ph.C, A.O.P.R.

3. Harry J. Borst, Indianapolis, Ind., Ph.G.,
A.O.P.R.

4. Charles B. Ckiss. Gosport, Ind., Ph.( J., A.O.P.R.

C \rmi S.Cunningham, Troy, Ind..Ph.G.,A.O.P.R.

6. Vincent A. Dittoe. Fort Wayne, Ind., Ph.G.,
A.O.P.R.

Frank E. Ehle. Bluffton. Ind.. Ph.G., Ph.C,
A.O.P.R.; Class Secretary. '96; Treasurer of
A.O.P.R.

8. Frank R. Ei.dked. Ligonier. Ind.. Ph.G.. Ph.C.

9. Hugh Geibbon. Roan. Ind., Ph.G., A.O.P.R,

10. Adolph P. Kluth. Lafayette, Ind.. Ph.G.

11. August Koehn, Fort Wayne, Ind., Ph.G.
A.O.P.R.

12. Louis A. Kramek, Fort Wayne, Ind., Ph.G.
Ph.C, A.O.P.R., President of A.O.P.R.

13. Henky J. Lindekman, Troy, Ind.. Ph.G., A.O.P.R.

14. Thomas M. McCauley, Lafayette, Ind., Ph.G.

15. John W. McKenzie, River John, Nova Scotia,
Ph.G.. Ph.C. A.O.P.R.

16. Harry G. Norwood. Lebanon, Ind.. Ph.G.
A.O.P.R.

IT. G. Joseph Nussbaum, Fort Wayne. Ind.. Ph.G..
Ph C, A.O.P.R.: Class Secretary. '97; Secretary,
A.O.P.R.

18. Dklpha Orkm. Bennington, Ind.. Ph.G. : Vice-
President. Class '06.

19. Joseph O. Perkins, Greencastle, Ind., Ph.G.,
A.O.P.R.; Class President, '97.

20. Gilbert M. Phares, Sheridan, Ind., Ph.G.
A.O.P.R.

21. Oseb A. Renahan, Casperville. Ind., Ph.G.,
A.O.P.R.; Class Treasurer, "96-97.

22. Frank A. Roesner. Indianapolis, Ind.. Ph.G.,
Ph.G, A.O.P.R.

23. Oscar E. Russel, Tipton, Ind.. Ph.G.. A.O.P.R.:
Business Manager, A.O.P.R.

li. Robert B. Si'RiNo. Lafavette, Inil.. Pli.C.

Charles W. Starz. Delavan. 111.. Ph.G.. A.O.P.R.

20. Will C. Sturgis, Bluffton, Ind., Ph.G., Ph.C
A.O.P.R., Vice-President of A.O.P.R.

Albert J. Thompson. Nicholson, N.G., Ph.CJ.

28. EarlP. Wagner, South Bend,Ind.,Ph.G..Ph.C.
A.O.P.R.: Left tackle. Football Team, '96-97.

29. Fred Widner. Dayton, Ind., Ph.G.

30. Carl C. Weiss. Indianapolis, Ind., Ph.G.
Ph.C, A.O.P.R.

31. Jesse E. Willson. Indianapolis, Ind., Ph.G.

32. Omar S. Wuthrich, Leybert, Ind., A.O.P.R.

33. Albert E. Yeager, Topeka, Ind., Ph.G.. A.O.P.R.

Pharmacy Senior Class

Motto

Esse quciHi vidcri

Colors

Lilac and Purple

Yell

Physostigma Pulsatilla !
Pilecarpus C liamomilla !
Cam 11/ Carvi Oleoresin!
Pharmacy ! Pharmacy! Ninety-seven!

Officers

Jos. 0. Perkins, President.

High Gkibbon, Vice-President.

Jos. NuSSBAUM, Secretary.

Osee A. Renahan, Treasurer.

Class History

N the autumn of 1805, the present graduating class arrived
at Purdue, and timidly asked admittance to the School of
Pharmacy. We were designated as "measly juniors" by
some of the wise heads of '96, but we failed to grasp the
meaning of the epithet, because our minds were taken up
with the learning of bonds, chemistry rules, and the balancing
of equations.

We kindly remember those who made the start with us,
but for various reasons are now counted as absent ones. Of the
forty-seven who commenced the work, forty-one successfully
completed the Junior year. Some had the experience of feeling, for the first
time, the symptoms of homesickness, and no doubt a number of boyish hearts
went pit-a-pat when they received their first letter, as they would have us
believe, from their " mother."

Two of the boys imagined they had plenty of muscle and joined the foot-
hall team. We often wondered where the fun came in to play football one
afternoon and then wear a bandage around the head for six weeks to protect
a sore ear, or a plaster above the eye to hold one's physiognomy in shape.
But such is college life — hard work, fun, and an occasional accident.

The most notable event of the year 'ninety-six was the botany expedition
in charge of Professors Green and Troop. The professors thought that we should
have provided baseball masks to withstand the assaults of the walnuts which
Hew through the air in every direction. Then came the pleasures of campaign
speeches; fierce and bloodless arguments followed, never getting beyond the
point of "Yes, but see here," or "Now, let me tell you something." Even
the wind quit sighing to listen to the "something," but it never came. Election
over, we settled down to hard work and have kept at it ever since, keeping
our professors and the genial Purgess busy.

This year has demonstrated one thing — the Sri 1 of Pharmacy has out-
grown "Purdue's (>1<1 Cradle," and a larger building is a necessity. The people
of Indiana are working up to the true idea of the ability which the progressive
pharmacist should possess.

The class, accompanied by Professor Stunner, spent Saturday, .March L'Tth,
at Indianapolis, visiting Lilly & Co. 'a manufacturing establishment. Mr. Lilly
proved himself a capital entertainer, and we all did justice to the banquet
which he placed before us. The trip was devoid of accident, except that
Professor Stunner lost his ticket. After much worry and search the ticket
was found, it being inferred that the same had been "accidentally" misplaced.

The two years have come and gone, and now with kind regards for each
classmate ami the faculty, we hid farewell to the halls of Purdue, and go forth
to swell the number of those who are l.roud to call her their Aliim Mater.

The Starting

OLD VOYAGER:

What mean those white sails, stranger,

Which we see launched on the bay?
Can it be more ships are ready

To sail on life's sea, away?

SPIRIT:
'T is our Class of Ninety-Seven,

Starting on the voyage of life ;
Ready, now our own commanders.

To begin the long, tierce strife.

T is completion of our building, How each spar and sail he fitted,
Which has taken toil and strength ; Just exactly as they should.

Making ready for this sailing, That our ships be strong for service,
Which perhaps is years in length. Let them drift where'er they would.

These two years we have been building, Heaven bless thy kindly servants,
Guided by the patient hands Who have striven bravely on —

Of our wise and kind instructors, Launched our ships and taught us sailors
Who would have each understand How to conquer life's great storms.

For our Class, we ask, O Father,

Thy love and guidance as we roam ;
May each, when this voyage is ended,

Hear Thy loving call, " Anchor Home ! "

— DEI.l'HA Orem.

Pharmacy Junior Class

Motto

Never do to-day what you can put off fill to-morrow

Colors

Old Rote and Light Blue

Yell

Cyprepcdiun/, Convallaria ■'

Podophylliuui, Sanguinaria I

Morphia Acetate!

Pharmacy ! Pharmacy ■' Ninety- Eight I

Officers

Fred. C. Kappcs, President.

C. A. Wakben, Vice-President.

Ernest E. Brockman, Secretary.

Walker G. Havens. Treasurer.

Department of Mathematics

SK may search long, and then perhaps rind
that his search is in vain, it' he he seek-
ing a science of which mathematics is not
the basis. It is the backbone of some,
the muscle of others; but it is both when
we are considering the engineering pro-
fessions. Thus it is that so much stress
is placed upon the subject at Purdue;
and from the time that he matriculates
as a Freshman till he graduates in June
of his Senior year, the student never for-
gets his duties to this most exact, and
exacting, of sciences.

The department was well organized
in the beginning; and since that time, by
alterations, omissions, and additions, there
has resulted an undergraduate course in
mathematics, as good as anywhere obtain-
able. The first two years are devoted to
the study of pure mathematics; the last two to the study of pure and applied
mathematics. Pure mathematics ends in the Junior year with calculus, though
a course embracing the higher forms is optional.

Each year higher requirements in the line of mathematics have been made
for entrance to Purdue, though it is probable that no further change will be
made for some time. The High Schools of the state are beginning to have a
proper idea concerning their relation to the higher institutions of learning, and
much good will result from their teaching. The mathematics are not taught
at Purdue for the sake of mental drill, though that is something; but rather
because they are essential to a correct understanding and a successful applica-
tion of the principles of engineering design and construction.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering

REAT as has been the progress in engineering during the
past century, or even during the past decade, there is no
reason to believe thai still greater things are not to be
accomplished in the near future. Engineering schools have
ceased to be an experiment; they arc a necessity, the worth
of which tin- world at large is fast learning to appreciate.

A^ the Department of Mechanical Engineering was the
first tn be established at Purdue, so also has it been easily
first in buildings and equipment. These material resources,
coupled with an efficient corps, of which Professor Goss is
the able and recognized bead, present the means for obtain-
ing a mechanical education, such as are not surpassed, if
equaled, bv any other school in America. The large and commodious labora-
tories furnish every facility for original investigation; and the student rapidly
develops into the enthusiast in search of scientific knowledge.

The course, as outlined, is wisely made up of theoretical and practical
work, each receiving a proper amount of attention. There is a gradual devel-
opment from the simpler problems of experimentation, to those more complex
ones which require the exercise of the student's highest abilities in the con-
struction of apparatus and the devising of methods for original work, as required
in the preparation of graduation theses.

A description of the laboratory apparatus would require a volume as large
as the Debris. Suffice it to say that the authorities of the University have
secured many pieces of standard mechanisms of reputable manufacture; and.
while ever alert for new devices embodying correct mechanical principles, a
large and varied experience enables them to avoid wasteful ami unnecessary
purchases of ••freak" machines, which, sooner or later, would convert this de-
partment from a workshop into a museum. There are numerous varieties "f

turbines, steam-pumps, and steam-engines, while smaller machines occupy almost
all the available space. In addition, there are the Vauclain compound loco-
motive-engine, ami the just pride of Purdue — Schenectady, our locomotive.

The locomotive-testing plant is domiciled by itself, in the rear of the
Mechanical building. This plant was the first of the kind constructed, and is
must complete. The value of the work done here is attested by the eagerness
with which the railroad world waits for news of the performance of Schenectady.

A flourishing Mechanical Engineering Society has lately been organized,
and much good is being done by its aid. Viewing all these things, it seems
as if success is not coming, but is here already.

II u '■ mi iff Iff,. 5' " "

Electrical Engineering Department

the other engineering courses of the University, the
School of Electrical Engineering was born in the
basement of the Pharmaceutical Laboratory, and from
small quarters it has developed into a strong depart-
ment. In the President's report of '86, an advance
course in Electrical Engineering is advised, but it
was not till two years later that the attempt to
establish it was successful, and then it was made an
elective in the School of Mechanical Engineering.
It is interesting to note that in a subsequent report mention is made of an
addition to the laboratory apparatus of a three-light Westinghouse dynamo.
Though insignificant now, such announcements were then made with just pride;
but the laboratory of to-day is especially deserving of note. With its present
equipment of electrical machinery, and the facilities of making any desired
combination of apparatus anil instruments, it furnishes an opportunity for
studying the electric current in all its phases and in its most recent stages of
development.

An eminent consulting engineer. Dr. Louis Bell, was the first professor;
and following in order came Professors Carmen, Fessenden. Smith, and Golds-
borough. All these gentlemen have won distinction in the electrical field.

Wielding the thunder-bolt is a remarkable achievement id' modern civil-
ization. The electric current is busy day and night doing work mapped out
for it by modern magicians. It Hies swifter than Ariel to carry its master's
message; it puts a girdle round the earth. It dives in mid-ocean, rides over
deserts and forests; it prints our books and prepares our paper; it dissolves

our gems and consumes the hardest metals. The electric light turns night into
day, and the thunder-holt of Jupiter toils everywhere in the cause of human
progress.

Certainly we are justified in anticipating a great future fraught with
innumerable advantages to civilization.

-1877

1&97.

Civil Engineering Department

HEN the surveyor first realized that he was a civil engi-
neer, he little dreamed that he had founded the profes-
sion thai was to become the most diversified of all
professions, that was to bridge the chasm between
science and art, t" pierce with the telescope the
infinite and with the microscope the infinitesimal,
tn tunnel the strongholds of human misery, and to
act as the "mediator between the forces of nature
and the happiness of the human race."

The civil-engineering profession of to-day in-
cludes the branches of architectural, hydraulic,
sanitary, railroad, and topographical engineering.

Whether in the held, the class-room, or the
drafting-room, the theoretical and practical sides of each problem are kept con-
stantly in view. The latest reliable text-hooks and data are used in all work,
thus keeping the student up to date in his study of engineering design.

In addition to the regular school courses, trips of inspection are made to
the various engineering plants of interest in the city, ami their construction
and operation carefully studied. In the spring of each year the Senior and
Junior classes of this department make visits to some city or cities which con-
tain structures of more than passing interest. In this way many points of
practical value are obtained.

The department has a well-organized Engineering Society. Tapers are
read before this society, from time to time, by noted engineers from abroad.
by members of the faculty, or by the students. An engineering annual was
published during the past year, containing the lectures delivered before the
society, and much other valuable information. These publications are ex-
changed for similar ones published by other technical schools.

The Civil Engineering Society, by the aid of the University authorities,
maintains a reading-room which keeps on file all the leading engineering peri-
odicals of the day. This room is open at all hours of the day, and is never
without its interested visitors from this as well as the other departments.

With its fine equipment, its Engineering .Society, its reading room, and
a Senior class, twice as great in number as any preceding class, the department
surely has cause to feel proud of the progress that has been made since its
foundation; and there is reason to hope for still better accomplishments in the
future.

School of Science

have them iii charge

School of Science is one of the im>st
important departments in the University.

It has for its primary object the tram
ing of the student-mind and the develop-
ment of the intellect along the lines of
Chemistry, Biology, and Bacteriology.
The various departments are thoroughly
equipped, and a corps of competent in-
During the Freshman year the courses are
similar, the students pursuing a course of general literature German, French,
mathematics, and free-hand drawing. At the commencement of the Sophomore
year the courses vary, the student selecting that line of work which seems to
him most fitting. The course in general and applied chemistry, under the super-
vision of Dr. Stone and his corps of assistants, gives the student a thorough
and comprehensive view of the subject, and enables him to till positions as
teacher or technical chemist. This present year a chemical society has been
organized by members of all the chemistry classes: papers upon topics of general
interest are read and discussed, and much value is derived from them.

In the Sophomore year the course in Biology commences with a study of
the more simple forms of both animal and plant-life. The laboratory contains
a full set of microscopes, thus giving the student a good course in microscopical
technique. By election in the Junior and Senior years the student may take
either Zoology or an advanced course in Botany, or may specialize along definite
lines of work.

The Zoological department formerly offered a limited course to the students,
hut is continually growing. The laboratories are well equipped. The students
are required to take Zoology in the Sophomore year. It is elective 1 in the Junior
Instruction is given in the form of lectures and laboratory

7i ;

Senior veai-f

work.

A very interesting course is given in Fermentation, under the direction of
Miss Golden. The course in Bacteriology is open to the Seniors of all science
classes, and is required of those in the Sanitary and Pre-Medical courses. A
study of the general forms of bacteria is pursued during the first term, and
during the second and third terms the student is required to write a thesis along
the line of work which he expects to pursue after leaving school. An extensive
study is made of several pathogenic forms, especially those of more common
occurrence.

The Sanitary Science Club has been one of the helpful innovations of the
year, the members being required to write and discuss papers upon subjects of
general interest.

The Department of History and Economics

HROUGHOUT all the courses in this department an at-
templ i- made to adapt the work to the peculiar needs
of students in applied sciences. The disciplinary value
of historical and economic studies has always lieen rcco^-
nized, lmt only at a comparative!? recent period has the
I practical phase of these branches been fully appreciated.
It is certainly appropriate to emphasize the practical
phase in a technical school, and especially at the present
time, when so many political and economic problems are engaging the attention
of American citizens.

A course consisting of studies in General History is intended to serve as
an introduction to further historical study and reading. In order to view the
great events of history in their proper perspective, such a general outline
seems essential. Work may then lie done in special lines.

A course in English History, with special reference to the development of
the English Constitution, is intended to show the origin and growth of English
institutions from their German beginning to the present time. The course
thus serves to familiarize the student with the general outline of English His-
tory, ami thus, at the same time, lays a foundation for the study of American
history and government. The University library is well equipped for this
course, and the student becomes acquainted with the best works pertaining to
the subject.

A course in American Government follows the course in English History.
The similarity between English and American institutions is easily traced ami
explained. An attempt is made to show the growth of the American Constitu-
tion, and to illustrate 1 its practical working. Here, again, the student is brought
into contact with the best literature upon the subject and encouraged to
divergent views upon mootable points.

Iii the course in Economics an effort is made to trace the fundamental
principles of the science, and to inculcate correct methods of thought in regard
to unsettled questions. At this time, when economic problems of grave im-
port are pressing for solution, it is of the highest importance to appeal to rea-
son, rather than prejudice. Independent thought and free discussion are
encouraged.

Throughout the entire work considerable attention is paid to current mat-
ters of historical and economic importance. The daily papers, the magazines,
and other periodicals, are enlisted as valuable allies in this connection.

Department of Literature and Languages

\ ^s*» \ iew of the plan and purpose of technical schools, it
should be the aim of modern language instruction

«fe/ in those schools to be :is practical as possible.

The teacher of French, German, or Spanish should

Jffl) be fully cognizant of the fact that the acquisition

of one or mure of those languages merely serves the
young graduate as a tool for further work in the
laboratories of the world. It does not necessarily
follow that the cultural value of those studies is to be
ignored. Quite the contrary. The study of a richly inflected modern language
proves to be almost as efficient, from the standpoint of discipline, as Greek or
Latin. The comparative study of modern literatures can be made possible, and
should not be neglected, even in technical schools.

The modern language courses in Purdue University have been arranged so
as to develop, as far as possible, this threefold view. With no attempt to
neglect the study of the literature or language, per se, the student is made to
feel that the purpose of his work is to make the scientific and technical litera-
ture of the German and French accessible to him.

In the earlier periods of the work it is the effort of the student to secure
a ready use of the language. To attain this, the reading of prose and poetry
is supplemented by a careful study of the grammar and by frequenl practice in
composition and conversation. In the later period special attention is paid to
the reading of scientific monographs and theses, and to the study of the lan-
guage along literary and linguistic lines.

Pharmacy Department

NDEED, this is an age of wonderful advances. Who would
have dreamed that the saddle-bags of the old-time doctor
would have developed into the modern drug-store, with
all its fine equipments? Yet the apothecary of to-day is
as much of a necessity as is the physician. It is to fill
tlii s strong, if not long-felt want, that the Purdue School
of Pharmacy is maintained.

In no department of the University is the fact more

apparent, that Purdue is a school of business. Although

the course requires but two years of about thirty weeks

each, the work done is very thorough. At all times it

keeps in touch with the outside pharmaceutical world, and the reputation of this

school is second to none. Her graduates are located in all parts of the United

States.

The school occupies a building to itself, and, save a few recitations in
Science Hall, all the work of the Pharmacy student is done in it. About the
only connection they have with the regular University is the payment of fees
in September and January of each year.

Since the school was opened its success has been assured. Graduates from
it are seldom without positions, and then not for long. The first class to
graduate, that of 1886, had but seven members. In the ten years of its exist-
ence over two hundred have been granted diplomas.

The pharmacists of the state have long looked for some legislative action
protecting their interests; and when such is made, the graduates from this
department have a still brighter future.

Department of Practical Mechanics

BE Department of Practical Mechanics is the

foundation-stone of the engineering courses. It

comprises mechanical drawing, carpentry, pattern-making,

machine-work, forging, molding and casting, together

with a series of lectures bearing on these subjects.

UThe work done and the methods adopted correspond
as closely as possible to actual shop practice. For ex-
ample, if a machine is to be constructed, the drawings

are first made, then traced and bine-printed. The prints
are then taken to the shops and from them patterns are

made of such parts as are to be cast. These patterns arc
led. and castings made in the foundry. Forgings of
wrought iron and steel are made in the forgeroom. The
rough castings and forgings are then taken to the machine-
room, where they are finished and assembled into the com-
pleted machine.

To a casual observer it might appear that
the object of this instruction was to teach the stu-
dent a trade, such as that of draughtsman, pattern-maker, molder, or machinist.
But when he reflects that Purdue is an engineering school, and not a trades
school, he will try to discover the relation between shop-practice and design-
ing. Of course it is quite apparent that the draughtsman is absolutely essential,
since no engineering work is done nowadays without first carefully making the
plans on paper. But the true purpose of the shop-practice is to enable the
student to design more intelligently, by giving him an accurate and practical
knowledge of the construction and manipulation of machines, as well as their
capacities and limitations. Thus when lie is given a pattern to construct, he
will probably discover that by making a slight change in the detail, the pat-

tern would have been far better, and more easily made, permitting of greater
ease in molding. And even if the pattern and casting give no especial diffi-
culty, he may find, when the piece reaches the machine-room, that it is
almost impossible to finish it. The extra work of course means extra work
and expense, for which the designer alone is responsible. In future designs he
will attempt to avoid such mistakes.

Thus it can be seen that the relation between shop work and engineering
design is quite intimate, and indeed the experience of Purdue and similar in-
stitutions amply proves that the Department of Practical Mechanics is one of
the most important features of our engineering course.

School of Agriculture

N times past the outside world looked upon the farmer as the
tiller of the soil, the harvester of crops, or the raiser of horses
and cattle. The great tide of human progress has swept into
this branch of production. The farmer is now the man
>f business, keenly alive to his own interest, and per-
forming a most important part in the making of
the great social fabric. It is not enough that the
•;. farmer of to-day is living better than his fathers; or
that his sons are receiving the benefits from the
long-continued savings of small returns from scanty
crops: but that he is making the most and the best
of an active and useful life.

Until late years scientific farming was looked upon
as a fad of some few wealthy gentlemen, indulged in
more for pleasure, than for profit. It is an evidence of prosperity and en-
lightenment (the two always go hand-in-hand), that this belief is fast disap-
pearing under the good influence of such institutions as Purdue University.
The true significance of correct methods and proper economic principles as ap-
plied to husbandry are receiving their just share of attention from those who
wish to make a success of their occupation.

The course in Agriculture is not designed to teach new-fangled methods
of doing the ordinary farm occupations; far from it. It is the idea to instil
in the minds of the young men, mostly from the farm, who take this course,
the true principles of farming as a business.

Agricultural chemistry is an important item in the course of study. The
work is thoroughly practical. Experiments upon various kinds of fertilizers,
the effects of different crops upon the soil, the value of successive rotation of

crops, are conducted through long periods of time, the effort being not so
much to get a result, as the best result.

The bulletins issued by this department from time to time embrace many
subjects, and have been of inestimable value to the farmers < > t" this and ad-
joining states. The benefits of a liberal education are united with those de-
rived from a purely technical one. In the language of Gov. Mount, who has
so often talked before the Farm Club, "Mind and muscle united make victory."

Art Department

UK study of Art in Purdue is given to the
student with the hope of teaching him what
Art means, that it is an expression of beauty,

as the artist set's it in nature — a rendering
of form, light, color, line, and harmony, an
interpretation of what he ale me sees, for those
who see not, until he lias translated it.

Thus the Freshman begins, and draws
and continues to draw, to acquire a Language
by which he may demonstrate his ideas. As
a Sophomore he continues in the same study,
changing his medium from time to time, but
looking only for form, and the correct ren-
dering of it as a step toward other things.

Our aim is an expression of artistic arti-

sanship, where the student renders his ideas

in decorative work. The course permits a

selection of continued study in drawing, or a choice of wood-carving or mineral

painting. The choice is not permitted until the Junior year, when the young

ladies (generally) take up the palette to paint, or the hammer and chisel to

work out for posterity that same lesson recorded by Adelaide Procter, when

"The Carver brought earnest care and reverent patience only

Worthily to clothe some noble thought."

One must lie careful when he sets a sharp tool into the w 1, one must

have patrence to chip away the waste around his pattern; but it is all for naught,
unless it is to give expression or to clothe an idea. lie will then leave to his

successors a "Meaning in that quaint and ancient scroll,

Little guessing that the loving carver
Left a message for each weary soul."

The message of Beauty, wherever it goes, is as a sweet song in the midst

of the forest. Who may nut lie touched hy a beautiful chord of music or

attracted by a beautiful line?

A good line in the construction of things, or in the decoration of things,
is of greater importance than any other point; therefore we aim to show the
relation of lines as expressed in the outline of the thing itself and the decora-
tion applied to it. Especially is this apparent in furniture to be carved, and
china to be painted.

No such thing as a school for copying foreign wares exists at Purdue.
The student is asked to study each piece of china, and understand its require-
ments, whether it be a plate, or cup, or jardiniere, upon which no roses are
allowed to bloom.

The strongest inspirations are drawn from nature and good interpretations

by 'the French, the Japanese, and 1 te artists. Illustrated books, casts, and

photographs form a part of the equipment of the laboratory.

The classrooms present a busy scene every day in the week, and although
pleasantly situated, are all too insufficient to accommodate those who desire to
work in this department.

Will not another John Purdue build unto himself a monument ami give
us an Art Museum, which is greatly needed, and shall be to us "a thing of
beauty and a iov forever " ?

The close of the present college year rinds the Military Department much
in advance of the progress made during previous years. Not only has the
military training advanced to such a high degree, hut with it lias grown an
interest in the work of the department.

During the year several changes were made — in the officers' uniforms in
the way of the latest military cap; in the artillery detachments were donned
the United States regulation campaign hat and leggings. The reorganization
of the signal corps, with their richly-colored flags, made a decided improve-
ment in the looks of the battalion.

The social side of the military training was aroused by the numerous rep-
resentatives of the fairer sex, who, from time to time, manifested their interest
in the department by their presence at battalion drill. In return for the kind
interest and many attentions shown the cadets during the year, a military ho])
was given by the battalion. It was a brilliant affair and a decided social success.

Much credit is due the able representative of the government, whose sol-
dierly bearing and ability to command have made the Military Department a
pride and credit to the University. We regret to say that our worthy com-
mandant must leave us soon. We hope that the time is not far distant when
all will salute him as Captain Miller.

Officers Purdue Corps Cadets

Commandant

S. W. Miller, First Lieutenant. Fifth U. S. Infantry

Staff

Major .........

Captain and Adjutant ......

Captain and Quartermaster ......

J. H. Fox

W. L. HODGKINS

J. G. Swain

Infantry

Company A
M. C. Hinderlider, Captain

First Lieutenant
First Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant

A. J. Rr.Mi.KV
A. A. Parker
R. I. Webber

First Lieutenant
First Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant

Company B

F. B. Jenks, Captain

Company C

E. S. Baker, Captain

Company D

J. H. Skinner, Captain

W. M. Sawdon

M. W. McGaffev

C. Williams

T. A. Hanson

R. M. Davidson

E. E. Silk

G. P. Newsom

J. H. Johnson

H. S. Badet

Cyclist Infantry Section and Signal Corps

First Lieutenant . . . . . F. C. Roby

Artillery

W. T. Hensley, Captain

First Lieutenant . . . . K. D. Quarrier

First Lieutenant . . . . S. G. Van Natta

Second Lieutenant . . . . . E. M. Hvlse

Band

Chief Musician

C. Olmstead

F. C. Robie, First Lieutenant

Pakker Hitt. First Sergeant
H. O. Wallace C. Beannigan

B. A. Tozzer E. B. Smith

R. C. Gallt W. P. Wkstfall

O. F. Slimp C. H. Christenson

H. B. Dorner E. G. Strold

J. M. Myers p. K. K.mjwlton

A W. Anderson C. W. Tippy

Purdue Military Band

Clarionet

First B Flat Cornet

First Alto

Tenor
Baritone

Cymbals

Bass Drum

Drum Major

F. A. Compton, '99

Leader

I. C. Olmstead, "99, Solo B Flat Cornet

C. S. Sample,
W. C. Blnnel,
L. A. Hirst. "99
Second Alto . . . . R. S. Shaffer, '99

T. S. Slaughter,
C. R. Green.
Tuba . . . . . . C. A. Yocng, "99

Slide Trombone .... Percy Hacser, '99

C. S. Bosenbury,
J. W. Raub.
( W. H. Banes, '00

'99

Snare Drums

1 J. F. Van Allen, "99

The Civil Engineering Society

Officers

R. C. Smith
F. \V. Dencer

M. B. WlSHAKD

W. C. Taylor
W. S. Mooke

President

Vice-President

Recording Secretary

Corresponding Secretary

Treasurer

Board of Editors for Engineering Annual

Managing Editor

F. E. Bates

Advertising Editor

A. H. Aldinger

J. D. Brownell

Assistant Editors

M. J. Henoch

C. E. Collin

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Purdue Electrical Society

A. O. Gates, President

J. M. Fisk, Vice-President

E. O. Schweitzer, Treasurer

A. S. Moon, Secretary

Executive Committee

W. S. Thompson C. L. Hayes C. A. Simpson

Purdue Chemical Society

A. Hugh Bryan, President

V. K. Cassady, Vice-President
Harry Birk, Secretary

J. C. Ballard, Treasurer

L. A. Hurst, Exponent Correspondent.

D. Davidson, Reviewer of Magazines

Purdue Farm Club

D. C. Pfendler, President

B. E. Harbour, Vice-President

O. O. Zehring, Secretary

R. M. Hbavilon, Treasurer

Purdue Photographic Club

De Witt W. Buchannan, President

Carl C. Green. Vice-President

Frank E. Bates, Secretary

Albertvs Pankbonbr, Treasurer

Martha D. Stevens. President

Metta Mottbk, Vice-President

Emma Little, Recording Secretary

Dell McLaughlin. Corresponding Secretary
Louise Johnson. Treasurer

Floyd B. Jenks, President

Melville B. Wishard, Vice-President

Frank M. Walts, Recording Secretary

William A. Drake, Corresponding Secretary
Robert H. Wadsworth. Treasurer

Staff of '98 Debris

Editor-in-Chief

Arthur G. Byrns

Associate Editors
Nellie P. Jones C. L. Haves

Carleton G. Ferris Wilbur H. Thompson

Literary Editors

W. K. Steele Bessie R. Rankin A. A. Parker

Art Editors

P. W. Dencer Annie Laurie Ross

Business Manager

Harold W. Cope

Assistant Business Manager

Albertus Fankboner

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The University Club

Pres. James H. Smart, President

Prof. Emma Montgomery McRae, Vice-President

Prof. Thomas F. Moran, Secretary and Treasurer

Programme Committee

Prof. Stanley M. Coulter Prof. Emma M. McRae

Prof. Thomas Moran

Committee on Invitations

Prof. W. F. M. Goss Pres. James H. Smart

House Committee

Dr. Joseph Arthur Dr. Percy N. Evans

Prof. Severance Burrage

Executive Committee

The Officers and Chairmen of Committees

The Purdue Exponent

E have become so accustomed to our college paper, and look

ujion it as such a matter of course, that we seldom tliink
how much work is expended upon it. A paper requires not
only thought and labor, but a great deal of time to make it
worthy of the notice of the student body. We have Ween
fortunate in securing the services of an efficient editorial staff during the past
year, and our paper has improved.

A paper, supported, as ours is, mainly by members of the literary socie-
ties, cannot reach the standard that it would if supported bj the student body.
We do not mean that the standard of the work falls, but that the literary
societies are so occupied with their regular work that they have little time to
devote to extra productions to the Exponent.

We think, that despite this drawback, we are safe in saying that our Ex-
ponent is worthy of our college, ranking, as it does, among the first papers
of our state.

A college paper needs a large subscription list, plenty of good material,
and editors capable of choosing the best from that presented. Our paper lacks
the first two requisites, though it is not wanting in the third.

What would our college be without a paper? Just stop and think. Now
you know that would not do at all; so encourage the editors, and see if the
next issue is not improved. We do not belong to the editorial staff, and think
our advice unbiased except by our college spirit. The Purdue Exponent
represents Purdue, so make it worthy in the future as in the past. After we
are gone the paper remains built upon a foundation of years. Make our year
one of the strongest blocks, and drink to the health of The Purdue Exponent!

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The Purdue Exponent

Published Semi-Monthly During College Year

Board of Editors

Nelle Parker Jones, '98. Philalethean
Frederick W. Dencer. '98, Carlisle
Walter Howard Wheeler, '97, Irving
William C. Taylor, '97
Albert R. Ross, '97
Ralph Albert Parsons, '00
Floyd B. Jenks, '98, Emersonian
Walter G. Greeson, '99, Irving 1
Parker Hitt, '99
Edward B. Kirk, '97, Carlyle
Bessie Ray Rankin, '98. Philalethean
William A. Drake, '99, Emersonian [
Carleton G. Ferris, '98

Editor-in-Chief

Business Manager

Assistant Business Manager

Athletic Editor

Department Editor

. Exchange Editor

Advertising Editor

Literarv Editors

Local Editors

Senior Trips of Inspection

1IKN the necessary ) > 1 1 -}i is 1 i:i<_k of a thing, time may Hud it
perfected. In the minds of those who were wise enough, or
fortunate enough, to go upon the trips of inspection tins year,
there is no doubt that the " push" was there. The arrangement of
schedule and hotel accommodations wereall that could be desired.
I Contrary to the usual custom of each department visiting
different cities at different times, all went together. We left
Lafayette on the morning of March 22, via the Wabash, for Fort Wayne. After
dinner at the Randall, the sheep were separated from the goats, or rather, the
Mechanicals from the Electricals ; and with Professor Flather in charge of the
former, and Professor Goldsborough of the latter, our work began.

The Pennsylvania and Wabash railroad shops, tin- Fort Wayne Electric Com-
pany, Jeiiney Power Company, and Bass Machine Works were visited by each
section. In addition, the Mechanicals visited numerous small foundries ami
machine-shops.

After a day and a half at this place, the two sections again took the Wabash

for Toledo, arriving there at 10 o'clock p.m., stopping at the B ly House. At

Toledo the programme of the preceding day was duplicated in large part, S e new

kinds of manufactories being inspected. The principal places of interest seen
here were the Toledo Traction Co.'s plant, Lozier Bicycle Co., Libbey Glass Co..
and Toledo Glass Co. The Electricals enjoyed a street-car ride over all the lines
of the city at the expense of the Traction Company.

While hut a single day was spent in Toledo, and the weather was something
frightful, we have many pleasant recollections of the place. Here it was that
Professor Flather made the " run of his life." covering three squares' distance in
less than two minutes, while the street-car was held for him.

We left Toledo at five o'clock in the evening of Wednesday, taking the Lake
Shore road for Cleveland. Many surprises were in store for us. It was some-

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thing unusual to see the train apparently running through Lake Erie for a large
part of the distance. Mug was playing whist with the professors, and, to use his
own words, he "could not tell whether that queen of diamonds was a spade or
not." Truly, lake water has wonderful effects upon the imagination. Cleveland
was reached at 7:30, and supper was awaiting us at the American House. Noth-
ing was done that evening, but we all enjoyed a good rest.

The next morning, Thursday, bright and not early, found us again ready for
the business at hand. As soon as we got outside of the hotel, we encountered
more "weather." It was worse, if anything, than that of Toledo; but we had
duties to perform, and we did them. The appended list will give an idea of the
many places of interest that we visited here : Adams-Bagnall Co., Buckeye Elec-
tric Co., Globe Iron Works, Cleveland Twist Drill Co., Standard Sewing Machine
Co., Cleveland Wire Co., Cleveland City Forge Co., Walker Manufacturing Co., etc.

One of the most novel sights of the trip, and one not scheduled, was that of
the launching of a large steel vessel, one of Rockefeller's ore fleet, at the Globe
Iron Works.

Leaving Cleveland at noon on Saturday, we reached Lafayette at 9 o'clock,
very tired, very hungry, but in all thoroughly pleased with the trip. Numerous
photographs were taken, showing various steps in the process of various manu-
factures, which, when developed, will form an interesting and instructive series.

CLOYD MARSHALL

Cloyd .Marshall was bom August .">, 1873, at Lafayette, End. His early
education was received in the j > u 1 » 1 if schools of Lafayette and Indianapolis. After
leaving the High School he was employed in the draughting- room of the Atlas
Engine Works in Indianapolis. In the fall of 1891, Mr. .Marshall matriculated
in tlie school of Electrical Engineering at Purdue, with tin- class of '95. While

in college his atten-
tion was given to
athletics, literary
work, and to stu-
dent organizations,
as well as to his
studies.

Mr. Marshall he-
longed to the Sigma
Alpha Epsilon fra-
ternity, Tau Beta
l'i, Irving Literary
Society, and the
Y o u n g 31 en's
Christian Associa-
tion. A lull share
of student honors
fell to his Lot. He
held various offices

in the Irvings, ap-
pearing in the An-
nuals of '93 and "'.t4.
The duties of secre-
tary of the Y.M.
C. A. were attended
to by him during
the school year of
"93114. He was
successively secre-
tary, director, and
president of the
Athletic Associa-
tion, and later he-
came president of
the Indiana Inter-
collegiate Athletic
Association.

The class of '95

chose Mr. Marshall to act as business manager, president, field-marshal, and
editor-in-chief of the '95 Debris. He held the state championship in the high
jump in '93, and was for three years end-rush in the 'Varsity football team.

After graduation Mr. Marshall served as assistant in the Electrical Labora-
tory until January 1, 1897, when he accepted a position as electrical editor of
the Street Railway Review, Chicago, which he still holds.

ALPHA PIERCE JAMISON

Alpha Pierce Jamison, whose likeness accompanies this sketch, was born
November 27, 1875, at Lafayette, Ind. Here he received his early education
in the public schools. In 188(5 he moved to St. Joseph, Mo., attending
school there, and at Webster, in the same state. The year 1888 found Mr.

Jamison returned
to Lafayette, where
he entered the High
School. In 1890 he
matriculated in the
preparatory depart-
ment of Purdue,
and remained until
graduating in 1805.
Since graduation lie
has been a student-
assistant in the pat-
tern-shop and foun-
dry. His post work
has been toward the
attainment of the
degree of Mechani-
cal Engineer.

For six years
Mr. Jamison was a
familiar figure on
the football field,
and it is sincerely
regretted that the
intercollegiate rules
debar him from
next season's sport.

"Jamie" played
ball with his bead,
as well as with his
body, and by his
work has more than
once wrested vic-
tory for Purdue,
from what seemed
a hopeless contest.

He has played various positions in the team, and they were all played well,
though it is as quarter-back that we like to remember him. During last
season Mr. Jamison captained the football team from the position of right half-
back. He. was never known to be injured in a game, and was always ready and
willing to do his duty.

RAY C. EWRY

Ray C. Ewry was born at Lafayette, Ind., in 1874, and has lived here all
his life. His early education was received in the public schools of his native
city. He entered Purdue University in the fall of '90, graduating in '94. Since
graduation Mr. Ewry has been a student-assistant in the drawing-rooms of the
Mechanical Engineering department, his post-graduate work obtaining for him
the degree of Mechanical Engineer.

Mr. Ewry, or "Deac," as he is familiarly known, has always taken an active
and prominent part in athletics, and no field-day, state or local, has been without
his presence. The numerous medals he has won testify to the merit of his
thorough training and enthusiasm for field-sports. He holds many state records
for the running-high, standing-high, and running-broad jumps, also for the running-
high kick. The world's record at standing-high jump — five feet three and one
half inches — was made by Mr. Ewry at the state meeting. May 29, 1896.

In the fall of '95 .Mr. Ewry tried for honors on the football-field, and bade
fair to become one of Purdue's most phenomenal ends, when an unfortunate
accident to one of his shoulders disabled him for the remainder of the season.
On May 12, 1897, at Chicago, Mr. Ewry broke the world's record, making eleven
feet, for the standing-broad jump.

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CLARENCE HOVEY ROBERTSON

B.S., B.M.E., M.E.

Mr. Robertson was born November 4, 1871, at Seranton, Iowa. lie lived
successively in Iowa, Michigan, and South Dakota, entering tbe Agricultural Col-
lege of tbe latter state in 1S90. Up to this time bis college preparations (in district
and high school) had been interspersed with farming, carpentering, and Hour-milling.

The vacations of the four-years' course following were spent, two in teach-
ing, and one in the Sioux City Engine Works. During tbe Junior and Senior

years be acted as assistant in chemistry and physics, graduating president of
the class of '93, in August of that year.

November following found Mr. Robertson studying mechanical engineering
in Purdue. As captain of tbe track team and of tbe football team he secured
exercise that perhaps was responsible for those qualities which secured to him
the presidency of the Athletic Association, and of the class of '95 during its
Senior year. Since graduating, Mr. Robertson has been an assistant in the
Department of Experimental Engineering, and has added to his public usefulness
by preparing the manuscript for a history of Purdue Alumni. Mr. Robertson is
earnest to a fault, and we bespeak for him a useful and successful future.

Irving Literary Society

Motto
Qui non Prqficit, Deficit

Colors

Azure and Sea-Shell Pink

Officers

President . . \V. H. Thompson Treasurer
Vice-President . . L. L. Johnson Librarian
Recording Secretary . H. R. Crull Critic on Right
Corresponding Sec'y Ernest Matlock Critic on Left

J. L. Doan
F. S. Lawrence
W. S. Greeson
Claude Riddle

Marshal

A. (

Members
'97

W. H. Wheeler

'98

:i. Byrns

Brockman

A. G Byrns

A. S. Moon

C. P. Peesslbk

W
'99

. H. Thompson

Ballard

J. P. Bradnkr

H. R. Crull

Johnson

(>. D. McFarland

A. H. Evans

Gemmer

W. G. Greeson

Claude Riddle

Sutton

(!. E. Ugland
B. W. Stair

H. C. Platt

'00

J. H. Berrvhill J. L. Cunningham J. L. Doan

C. R. Doolky P. S. Lawrence Ernest Matlock

Victor Thompson P. W. Mayity

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Irving Literary Society

HE year now closing has been a most prosperous one for
Irving. A number of new men have joined the society,
and the interest, which had waned somewhat in the last
year or two, has revived. The quality of the programmes
rendered gives gratifying evidence of the growth and im-
provement of the old members, and of the conscientiousness and ability of the
new men.

The society was organized almost as soon as was the University, — January
29, 1875, — and in the twenty-two years of its existence has numbered among
its members many of the most prominent men in our University history.
During that time Irving has safely passed through most of the trials incident
to the life of such an organization.

The first to offer to the student the opportunity of cultivating those liter-
ary qualities necessary to a finished education which are not to be found in
the curriculum of this school where everything is so intensely practical, Irving
has always kept abreast of the growth of the institution, and her progressive
spirit has characterized all of her enterprises. The friends of the society al-
ways look forward to the Irving "Annual" in anticipation of something origi-
nal and interesting, and are never disappointed.

Irving Hall, immediately north of the college chapel, is the scene, every
week, of very interesting gatherings. The element of recreation that literary
work has in it for one who, all the week, has been buried in mathematics,
science, and the duties of the laboratory, puts a sort of vim into the meetings
that is decidedly pleasant and beneficial.

As Irving was first in the field, so may she live longest and do most in
our limited sphere of literary culture in Purdue. "Not that we love 'others'
less, but 'Irving' more."

The Carlyle Literary Society

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rw"V

N the south end of the main building, on the third floor,
is the home of Carlyle Literary Society. There a lara;e
hall, tastefully carpeted and furnished, is shared with the
Philalethean Society. Each Friday night of the college
year the members assemble for regular literary work, giving
a programme, consisting variously of essays, declamations,
debates, stories, and other mental exercises calculated to increase the men's
knowledge and appreciation of English literature and language.

During the times of '-open meetings" and "Annuals," Carlyle is found
taking her place among the leaders, always upholding her standard of educa-
tion and progress.

Carlyle does not boast of many members: nor does she desire them. She
believes firmly that a few men, strongly developed, careful and painstaking in
their efforts, all working to her greater glory, are better than a larger number
gathered at random. It is this attitude which has caused some to think that
we were narrow in our views, and unappeciative of poor attempts. Still, we
are ever ready to welcome the earnest aspirant for literary knowledge and
training. Our motto, " Studete IAteras" best asserts our purpose. We are not
bound to stereotyped forms, but are always on the alert for new ideas, never
hesitating to put them in practice. Our aims are for the best in everything,
and thus it is that our men are of unquestioned and unquestioning loyalty and
devotion. Some of the best graduates of the University are proud to claim
membership with Carlyle.

The Carlyle Literary Society

Founded 1881

Motto
Studete I/iteras

Colors
Carmim and Gold

Officers

Charles B. I'ettibone

C. L. Hayes

S. H. McMuxlen

G. E. DlTZLER

C. E. Parker
E. B. Kirk
E. H. Browning
Harry Leacock
J. D. Brownell

President

Vice-President

Recording Secretary

Corresponding Secretary

Treasurer

Critic

Sergeant-at-Arms

Janitor

Members

M. C. Hinderlider
C. L. Hayes
C. M. Furay
J. D. Brownell
S. H. McMtTLLEN
C. E. Parker
Harry Leacock
F. W. Dencer

C. B. Pettibone

C. H. Kessler

C. K. Ogiwara

A. F. Alward

E. B. Kirk

E. H. Browning

G. E. DlTZLER

J. D. MOSCHELLE

D. O. McClurb

Philalethean Literary Society

Motto
Per Angusta ad Augusta

Colors

Corn and Whitt

Officers

President . . . Emma Doan Critic on Right . . Eva Linn

Vice-President . . Mayme Boulds Critic on Left . . Lela Hoffman

Corresponding Sec'y Bessie Rankin Treasurer . . Mae Caulkins

Recording Secretary . Mabel Lindley Censor . . Sadye Stallard

Sentinel

Daisy Zokns

Eva Lenore Linn-
Emma Doan

Members
'97

Martha D. Stevens
Daisy Jane Zorns

Mayme Boulds
Bessie Ray Rankin*

•98

Lela Hoffman
Annie Laurie Ross

Mrs. Emma Anderson
Mrs. Xelle Jones

Mabel Clare Lindley

Sadye Stallard

Mae Caulkins

Willhelmina Jacobs

Dell McLaughlin-

Grace Orb

Honorary Members

Clara Cunningham

Alida Cunningham

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Philalethean Literary Society

* STUDENT pauses in the hall of the main building. 1 1 is
heart is heating a rapid tattoo, his face lias a rapt expres-
sion, his eyes are turned upward. A voice is heard from
above, and such a voice — sweet, clear, it penetrates the
air — hut listen! A shriek is heard; the face of the student
dandies with fear.

But really there is no cause for alarm. Do let us ex-
The Philalethean Literary Society is holding its weekly
teeting, and one of the girls is giving a declamation. If you lis-
m a moment longer, you may hear a voice rise and fall in song,
r the inspiring notes of the piano as it is played upon by deft fingers.
> you think you would like to be a member ? Well, our sanctum
sacred and no irreverent voice is allowed to mar the peacefnlness of
is society, which is composed of Purdue girls; so perhaps we will
not allow you to come to a meeting.
The Philalethean Society is composed exclusively of girls. We endeavor
to gain a clear understanding of the masterpieces of the old, and the best of
the new literature. For the past year our work has been a systematic review
of the different periods of English literature. We have profited by our study
and have reason to expect a brighter future for our society than falls to tin-
lot of most such organizations. An open meeting and an annual are held
every year, at which we are glad to see our friends.

The faculty of Purdue have taken a great deal of interest in our work,
and by their kindness and forethought have helped us in the accomplishment
of things otherwise beyond our means. We are not perfect in ourselves but,
we hope that our work will help Purdue girls to "move on to noble ends."

122

Emersonian Literary Society

IIIS society proclaimed its intentions to cope with the elements
of literary advancement, January 10, 1S87. A few years of
growth have given it stability and prestige far beyond its
years. It came as the result of a long-felt want, and the
Concord school has a group of enthusiastic disciples in this
>me of technology and applied science.

The society was " tossed from pillar to post," meeting here and there, until
finally it was granted the use of the Library. Though the youngest in years,
it is far from the weakest in numbers; the efficiency of work done here would
lead an observer to think it an older society. It has moved forward to suc-
cess, and has amply repaid the efforts of its loyal members, who have been
characterized by a desire to carry out the "Emersonian ideal" that actuated
the charter members in founding a society for the advancement of young men.
Without the influence of a home, the society has been beckoned on in its
work by the common desire for intellectual development, and has been rewarded
with the strength of unity. The last of the charter members has gone, but
the mantle has fallen upon willing shoulders; and, with increased facilities for
literary work, the society may prophesy for its maturity a complete fulfillment
of the promise of its infancy:

Wie die Arbeit, so der Lohn.

Emersonian Literary Society

Motto
Wie die Arbeit, so der Lohn

Colors

Cream, shrimp Pink, Nile a run

Officers

President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer

S. G. Jump, '97

D. C. Pfendler. '97

T. A. Hanson. '93

J. E. Trover, '97

Right Critic-
Left Critic
Librarian .
Marshal

.J. H. Clarke, "97

J. H. Skinner, '97

G. L. Colbirn. '98

F. B. Jenks, '98

J. H. Clarke
J. B. Merriam
R. C Smith

Members
1897

W. C. Halstkad

D. C. Pfkndlkr

J. E. Trover

S. G. Jimp
J. H. Skinner
W. H. North

COLHCRN

J. E. Hilbish

F. B.^Jenks

Miller

A. 0. Gates

T. A. Hanson

R. W. H

eavilon

1899

Sawdon

. A

. Drake

L. A. Hurst

W. L. KlBBEV

Olmstead

W. H. Parkinson

G. E. Riplev

, Tippy

P. H. Wadsworth
1900

M. B. WlSHARD

Cline

F. Ernst

R. A. Parsons

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Carlyle Literary Society

TUESDAY, APRIL 13, IS97

Irving Literary Society

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1897

Philalethean Literary Society

THURSDAY, APRIL 15, IS97

Emersonian Literary Society

FRIDAY, APRIL 16, IS97

The Annuals

NNUAL WEEK at Purdue is a very important and interesting
one to the four literary societies, as well as to the many friends
of the University. Every year each of the four literary societies
gives an entertainment, usually presented in the chapel, at which
time they endeavor to show to the public what they have accom-
plished in literary training from their respective societies. This year has com-
pletely overshadowed anything that has been given in previous years in careful
preparation and decoration. Elaborate preparations were made, and a great deal
of honor and praise was given to the individual members of the societies. Some
of the societies may have received more praise than others, but it would be difficult
to say which one presented the best programme, and all are to be congratulated
on the outcome of their well-arranged plans for the entertainment of their friends.
This year the Carlyles ushered in the week on Tuesday evening to a large and
appreciative audience, it being their seventeenth annual entertainment. The deco-
rations were very unique in design, the color of the society, red, dominating.
Japanese designs predominated, this being in honor of the society's Japanese mem-
ber. The stage background was in red, being relieved by Japanese fans, parasols,
pyramids of canes and panels. Stereoptican views were presented at different
times during the programme, descriptive of the scenery and architecture of Japan,
and this proved to be quite an attractive feature. The programmes were of
Japanese design and in keeping with the decorations. The Carlyles appeared in
cap and gown, as is their established custom, and presented the following interest-
ing programme:

Programme
Music Invocation

President's Address

Declamation — " The Battle of Gettysburg "
Music

Music
J. Dempster Browkell
Michael Creed Hinderleider

Paper ......

Story—" A Summer Cruise "

Declamation — " Parrhasins and the Captive "

Music-
Essay— " Pictures of Elizabeth's England"
Oration— " Turkey and the Powers"

Music Benediction

1'27

Claude Henry Kessler

Stanley Hastings McMullen

Charles Burt Pettibone

Frederick William Dencer
Edward Bingham Kirk
Music

The following evening the [rvings gave their twenty-second annual entertain-
ment to a crowded house. The decorations were profuse, the society's colors,
pink :i i n 1 light blue, being used. Incandescent lights, palms, lilies, and ferns
added to the beauty of the scene. The recitations given were perhaps more
highly appreciated by the audience than the remainder of the programme. The
following programme was given by the Irvings:

Programme

Invocation

Music

President's Address— " Possible Limitations''

Story— "A Strange Guest "'

„ ((a)— "Sandy McDonald's Signal"

Recitation- ' , „. * .. _

1.(0)—' A Similar Case

Music
Oration — " Yes or No "....,
Essay — " Co-operation of Theory and Practice "

Music
Oration — '-The Apex of National Existence"
((a)— "Taking an Elevator"

Recitation

1 1 b |— " Nothing to Say

Music
Benediction

W. H. Thompson
W. G. Greson

L. L. Johnson

Claude Riddle
. H. R. Cri i.i.

Victor Thompson
E. E. Brockm \n

The Philalethean Society gave their entertainment on Thursday evening.
It proved to be a success in every particular and proved the ability of the Purdue
young ladies to entertain. This year they presented a pleasant surprise to their
many friends. They digressed from their usual literary entertainment of ora-
tion, essays, declamations, etc., and presented a comedy entitled '-The Chape-
ron." The young ladies did themselves credit, as well as the society, by the
pleasant, easy manner in which they enacted their different parts, and showed
they had made careful preparation, and certainly deserve their well-earned laurels.
The cast of characters was as follows:

'The Chaperon

Miss Morong, Principal of Crandon Hall,

Mrs. Dynecourt of Selbourne, .

Madamoiselle Jeanne.

Joyce Dynecourt,

Judith Grey, . . . . .

Phillis Reynolds,

Barbara Creighton, . . . .

Suzanne Horton,

Lillian Gordon, . . . .

Mollie Howard. ....

Anna Dayton. . . . .

Miriam, the Gypsy.

Jill, the Waif. . . . .

Nora, Mrs. Dynecourt's Maid.

Alida M. Cunningham

Dell McLaughlin

Mayme Boulds

Rebecca Ray Rankin

May Caulkins

Eva Lenore Linn

Emma Doan

Daisy Jane Zorns

WlLHELMINA JACOBS

Martha Stevens

Clara Cunningham

Lela Blanche Hoffman

Mable Clare Lindley

Sadye Stallard

The Emersonian Society presented the last annual of the series on Friday
evening. It was a highly meritorious entertainment, and the essays and ora-
tions showed careful preparation and deep thinking. In respect to the thought
they contained, they equaled those of the preceding annuals of the series, and
reminded one that Emerson's deep philosophy may have given character to this
society that takes its name from him. The chapel was beautifully decorated
with the society's colors, pink, blue, and nile green, palms, ferns, and lilies, and
a large picture of Emerson. The programmes were very artistic; they were in
light blue, fastened to rough-edged paper, and tied with the colors of the society.
The following programme was given by the Emersonians:

Programme

Music Invocation

President's Address,

Essay— " International Peace" .

Declamation — "Mind and Matter"

Music
Obation -The Significance of 1900"
Essay — "Elements of Success'"

Music
Declamation •• Mj Sweetheart's Bab) Brother'
Oration— "The Industrial Age"

M i -ii Benediction

Musk

S. G. Jump
W. C. Halstbad

W. L. KlHlSKY

J. H. Skinner
F. B. Jenks

M. B. Wishard
W. H. Parkinson
Music

On Saturday evening following the entertainments Dr. ami Mrs. Stone

and Prof, and Mrs. Swiggel charmingly entertained the members of the four
literary societies at the home of the former. It was greatly appreciated by all
present, and proved to be a most enjoyable affair, proving a most fitting ter-
mination of the week's intellectual festivities.

130

THE FRAT-
ERNITIES

SKULLS OF THIR-
TEEN • SIGMA NU-
SICMA ALPHA EP-
SILON • SICMA CHI-
KAPPA SICMA -PHI
DELTA THETA •

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Walt

Sigma Chi

Roll of Chapters

Miami University University op Michigan

Ohio Wesleyan University University of Indiana

Columbian University Tulanb University

Washington and Lee University Lehigh University

University of Mississippi Gettysburg College

University of Virginia Massachusetts Institute op Technology

University of Cincinnati Dickinson College

University of Illinois Hanover College

University of California Hobart College

University of Missouri Chicago University

University of Nebraska Randolph-Macon College

University of Wisconsin Center College

University of Texas Dartmouth College

University of Kansas Hampden-Sidney College

University of Minnesota Beloit College

University of North Carolina Albion College

University op Southern California Columbia University

De Pauw University Bucknell University

Butler University Denison University

Northwestern University Purdue University

Illinois Wesleyan University Leland Stanford, Jr., University

West Virginia University Pennsylvania State College

University of Pennsylvania Ohio State University

Kentucky State College Roanoke College

Vanderbilt University Cornell University

Alumni Chapters

Indianapolis. Ind. Cincinnati. O.

Montgomery. Ala. Lafayette, Ind.

Springfield. O. Kansas City. Mo.

New York. N. Y. St. Paul. Minn.

Lincoln. Neb. Chicago. III.

Washington. D. C. Columbus. O.

Milwaukee, Wis.

133

Sigma Chi Delta Delta Chapter

rounded 1855 Established 1875

Official Organ — Sigma Chi Quarterly Secret Organ— Sigma Chi Bulletin

Colors

BLUE AND (iOLD

Fratres in Lrbe

Clarence Madison Bivens, B.S. George A. Jamison

Col. R. P. De Hart William Edward Beach, Ph.B. Worth Reed. M.S.

( 'ii u:i.i:s A.LMUS M irstellar, Ph.B. John DaUGHTERY Thomson, B.M.E.. A.B., LL.B.

William F. Murdoch Samuel A. Snoddy, A.B. Alva Owen Reser

Charles Sumner Downing, B.S. James Beverly Milner. B.S.
Clarence Severson Frame Brokenbrough William David M vnn

Thomas Jefferson Barnes, Jr. Charles Warren Pifer. B.C.E.
William Kirkpatrick Hiram Dodge Lingle Charles A. Mann

Edward M. Davidson, Ph.G., M.D. Henry Heath Vinton. B.S.. LL.B.

Wilber Pisk Severson, LL.B. Robert Rice M. C. Van Zant

William R. Coffroth, LL.B. William Kino Eldridge. C.E.

Fratres in Facultate

James Henry Smart, LL.D.

Fratres in Lniversitate

'97

Carl Cole Wiley John Reuben Gebhart

Van Waoenen Alling (X)

'98

Albert Hugh Bryan Mark West McGaffey Benjamin Gravely Fernu.d

Martin Washington Earhakt Charles Whitall Valentine

'99

Henry Spencer Badet Albert Edward Gilman

Brent Achilles Tozzer Adolf Schleicher

'00

Ralph Aldrich Bond Charles Forrest Flinn

Robert Morris Evans Roy Clayborne Rickley

Pharmacy
'98

Frank Patton Gibson (X)

Post-Graduate

Edward Graham Crozier John Lowuie Roe

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Kappa Sigma

Chapter Roll

Kentucky University-
Ohio State University

Cumberland University

Southwestern University
Vanderbilt University'

Washington and Lee University
Tulane University

Bucknell University
Mercer University-
Columbian University

Louisiana State University-
University of Tennessee

University of North Carolina
Wabash College

Bowdoin College

William and Mary College
Millsaps College

Swarthmore College

Georgia School of Technology
Hampden-Sidney College

Southwestern Baptist University-
Southwestern Presbyterian University
U. S. Grant University
Cornell University
Davidson College

Centenary College

Randolph-Macon College

Lake Forest University-
University of Vermont
Wofford College
Bethel College

Maine State College

Pennsylvania State College
University of Virginia

University of Arkansas
University of Texas
Purdue University

University of the South
Trinity College

University of Illinois

University of Pennsyl\-ania
University of Michigan

South Carolina College

University of Nebraska

Kappa Sigma Chi Chapter

Founded 1867 Organized 1885

Official Organ Tin: CaddCEDS flower — Lily of thk Valley

Colors

OLD HOLD, PEACOCK BLUE, AND MAROON

Fratres in llrbe

William S. Brockenbrouoh Daniel Royse

J. Lyndon Van Natta Daniel F. Storms

Roy S. Walker Charles I>. Gavan

Willi ubd 1'. Heath

Fratres in Facultate

Alpha Pierce Jamison

Fratres in llniversitate

'97

Joseph Gordon Swain John H. Fox

T. De Vol Phillips Garland P. Robinson

'98

Carlton G. Ferris
Keith D. Qlarrier James Paul Latta

'99

James H. Johnson Samuel L. Van Natta

Mact S. Good Earl A. Means

'00

David C. Braden Walter C. McFadden

Tilghman H. Wallace Prank Wagner

Pharmacy

Harry Albert Birk

Sigma Nu

Chapter Roll

Virginia Military Institute South Carolina Military Institute

University of Texas Central University

University op Kansas Drake University-

University of Iowa Emery College

North Georgia College Howard College

Mercer University University of California

DePauw University Chicago University

Rose Polytechnic Institute
Washington and Lee University University of Louisiana

Vanderbilt University Alabama A. and M. College

William Jewell College Upper Iowa College

University of Georgia South Carolina College

University of Alabama Tulane University

Bethel College Cornell College

Lehigh University Lombard University

Southwest Kansas College
Mt. Union College University of the South

University of Pennsylvania Purdue University-

University of Indiana Albion College

University of Virginia University of North Carolina

North Carolina A. and M. College Stanford University

University of Missouri Missouri Valley College

Centre College University of Ohio

Sigma Nu Beta Zeta Chapter

Founded Jan. I, 1869 Organized Oct. 26, 1892

>■

Official Organ The Delta of Sigma Xr

Colors

BLACK. GOLD. AND WHITE

Flower

White Rose

Fratres in Iniversitate

Edward Ellsworth Remolds. M.E. Ray C. Ewry, M.E.

'97

John Burke Bayard William L. Hodgkins

Prank E. Bates J. Walter Estkri.ink Harry Miller Spahr

Howard L. Schdrmak Pail E. Willi \m>

'98

Arthur Grove Burns Charles G. Simpson

John M. Fisk Austin A. Parker Harry E. Wright

Herbert Spencer Ndlsen William S. Moore

'99

James Joseph Wiselogle Frederick C. Robie

Henry Wygant A. Lee Wrkiht Lee F. Johnson

Paul F. Bookwaltkk Oliver Slimp

Pharmacy

John Garretson

Post-Graduate

Earl Russel

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Phi Delta Theta

Founded, Miami University, 1848

Chapter Roll

Colby University-
University of Vermont
Amherst College

Cornell University
Syracuse University
Pennsylvania College
Dickinson College

Dartmouth College
Williams College
Brown University
Union College

Lafayette College

Washington and Jefferson
Allegheny College

Case School

University of Pennsylvania

University of Virginia

Lehigh University

Randolph-Macon College

University of North Carolina
Central University
Emory College

Vanderbilt University

Alabama Polytechnic Institute
University of Alabama
Southern University
Tulane University

Southwestern University
Ohio Wesleyan University
University of Wooster
Ohio State University
Wabash College
Franklin College
De Pauw University

University of Michigan

Hillsdale College

Knox College

Lombard University

University of Wisconsin
Westminster College

Iowa Wesleyan University
University of Minnesota
University of Nebraska

Richmond College

Washington and Lee University
Centre College

University of Georgia
Mercer University

University of the South
Aji.i Chicago University

University of Mississippi
University of Texas
Miami University
Ohio University
Buchtel College

Indiana University
Butler University
Hanover College
Purdue University

State College of Michigan
Northwestern University

Illinois Wesleyan University
University of Illinois

University of Missouri
Washington University

State University of Iowa
University of Kansas
University of California

Leland Stanford University

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Phi Delta Theta Theta Chapter

Organized March 17, 1893
Official Organ The Scroll Secret Organ— The Palladium

Colors

ARGENT AND AZURE

Flower

White Carnation

Fratres in Lrbe

M. B. Wells Chakles Mdlleb Rev. H. L. Davis

William F. Stilwkll Oliveh B. Leonard

Walteb I. Snydeb Samuel Mooke, ,Tk. J. M. Taylor

Ray Watson Stoy Rev. C. M. Carteb

Col. W. C. L. Taylor Dr. George W. Keiper

Fratres in Facultate

Charles B. Peterson. C. E.

Fratres in Lniversitate

'97

Rudolph Carl Tsghentscher Walter Howard Wheeler

Warren Edmund Moore Terrell Eugene Morse Edward B. Kirk

'98

Montgomery Evan Sherry -
Percy Haight Batten George Pitman Miller

'99

Edwin Lenox Joseph Thomas Hill Robert Eagle Peck

Huston Dv Bois Feakis Earl Rawlins Knight

Edwin Max Graves Harold V. Patterson Edwin Murray Hulse

John O'Brien Miles O'Brien

l'i; \nk Henley

Post-Graduate

Robert Sample Miller

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Roll of Chapters

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Pennsylvania State College University of North Carolina

Cumberland University University of Tennessee

Columbia University Harvard University

Vanderbilt University University of Texas

Denver University Allegheny College

Leland Stanford, Jr., University
University of Louisiana Northwestern University

University of the South Washington University

Southern University Purman University

Boston University Simpson College

Adrian College Davidson College Bethel College

University of Mississippi Alabama A. and M. College

Ohio Wesleyan College University of California

University of Virginia University of Alabama

Ohio State University Mount Union College

Emory College Purdue University Centre College

Trinity College W afford College

Mercer University Franklin College

St. Stephens College University of Colorado

University of Georgia University of Missouri

Washington and Lee University Southwestern Baptist University

Southwestern Presbyterian University
Georgia School of Technology Worcester Polytechnic Institute

University of Michigan University of Nebraska

South Carolina College University of Arkxnsas

Bucknell University Cincinnati University

Central University Tulane University Dickinson College

Alumni Associations

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Jackson, Mississippi Boston, Massachusetts

Detroit, Michigan Kansas City, Missouri

Savannah, Georgia Chicago, Illinois

Cincinnati, Ohio New York, New York

Cleveland, Ohio Alliancf, Ohio

Atlanta, Georgia Augusta, Georgia

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Founded in IS56 Incorporated in IS92

Official Organ— Sigma Alpha Epsilon Record

Secret Magazine I'm Alpha

Colors

ROYAL PURPLE AND OLD GOLD

Flower

Violet

Indiana Beta Chapter

Orcan^zed in IS93

George Minot Finney
John Clifton Kinsley
George William Axtell

Stanley Hastings McMullen
hi witt Wheeler Buchanan
Levon Benjamin Webb

Fratres in Lniversitate
'97

'98

J. Demster IJkounkll

William Christopher Taylor

William Chester Halstead

Hildred James Wright

Harold Whitcomb Cope

Jacob Nichey Moore

'99

James Perry Bradner

Birnet Fllton Forms

Walter Scott Galloway
'00

Fredrick Kirk Knowlton
Pail Mavity

William Henry Kretsinger
Wili.aui) X. Reiser

Post-Graduate

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Every secret organization has its code of mystic signs and signals, by which
its members are guided. So with the •• Skulls of Thirteen," eacdi new member, :i<
he enters the brotherly band, is met with just such an array.

Chief among all of these is one grand formula, D-G (X-Z) — 7C=B, whose
teaching unites the 13 members as true and lasting comrades, bound by ties as
enduring as the noble hills surrounding the birthplace of the order. This formula,
magnificent in conception, glorious in principle, and broad in its teachings, is
applicable to almost any case, provided the proper constants be selected from the
accompanying table.

Table of Constants for Skulls' Formula

1024

512

-7

4096

256

4096

2048

4096

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1024

256

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1024

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256

4096

256

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256

512

256

2048

4096

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4096

256

4096

128

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256

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4096

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4096

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256

512

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Tau Beta Pi

Members in the City

M. B. Wells C. C. Chappelle

Members in the Faculty

John Joseph Flathek Ci.oyd Marshall John H. Klepinger

William Nelson Motter Clarence H. Robertson

Edward E. Reynolds R. D. Hawkins

Members in the University

'97

Lloyd Everett King William T. Hensley Earl H. Browning

Rudolph Carl Tschentscher William Chester Halstead

Edward B. Kirk Franklin Matson Walts Paul Williams

George Franklin Hamilton William Cyrus Bunnel

Terrell Eugene Morse John Wallace Robert Belden Treat

Garland Pleasant Robinson Thomas Alfred Clark

Melvin A. Price J. Walter Esterline Robert Colfax Smith

'9S

John Meeker Fisk Ed. Charles Oliver Albert Henry Aldinger

Frederick William Dencer Chelsea Conro Aydelott

Llewellyn V. Ludy Benjamin G. Fernald Wilber Hayes Thompson

Post-Graduate

Robert Sample Miller

Tau Beta Pi

^ VERY school of consequence has some method of recog-

nizing and rewarding true merit. In Purdue this
is accomplished among the engineering students by
the election to membership in the honorary society
of Tan Beta Pi, which has for its object the recog-
nition of high degrees of scholarship in technical
work. However, rank in class is not the sole requi-
site for membership in this society; the candidate
must also possess those qualities of manliness and
good-fellowship so desirable in every walk of life.
The men eligible tn membership are tin- upper one-fourth in each class, "tie
eighth being chosen in Junior year, the remainder at the beginning of the
Senior year. Of this tirst eighth, the man ranking highest in bis classes during
the Freshman and Sophomore years is elected early in his Junior year. The
members are selected from lists obtained from the various professors and heads
of departments.

Meetings are held twice each month, at which technical papers are read and
discussed, and lectures given by members of the faculty. Only members of
the society and Purdue faculty have the privilege of attending these meetings.
Instead of a badge, the emblem of the society is the bent of a miniature
trestle, worn as watch-key, and having inscribed upon it the owner's name, class,
and chapter. The colors of the society are brown and white.

Since the beginning of the present school-year, the society has been strength-
ened by the election of seventeen new members, and its recent growth and present
prosperity are, it is hoped, good criterions by which to judge of the future.

156

The Pioneers of '97

JYVIIERE in all the schools of the world, from the time
when ancient Greece reigned Bupreme as the director of
educational thought, until the present day. when this once
noble country lias lost all her proud prestige, was there
ever such a gathering as composed the "97 Preps.

"Watched over by a kindly old man. whose gray hair
and beard bespoke the experience of many seasons, these
veritable children were started aright, with high hopes and ideals, upon a jour-
ney that has been at times indeed rugged and steep.

Long years have intervened since that time, when was formed a body whose
part in the affairs of the University was destined to be one of greatness and
importance. Vet still there clings to the memories of the few yet remaining
fond recollections of those days of preparation for the greater work soon to
follow.

Time has dealt ruthlessly with our once goodly number, until now only a
few are left — a mere remnant — to reap the reward for which all so fondly yearned.
Sad and sorrowful have been some of the experiences passed through since
that early departure upon the highway of learning, but through the all-over-
shadowing gloom many rays of light blaze forth to mark the occurrence of
some notable event, pleasing in itself but now doubly treasured because of its
fond association with friends that are departed.

Although work has been the ruling genius of this once numerous baud,
this grim old task-master has occasionally, for a time, been dethroned: and his
subjects, no longer feeling the all-powerful hand of a despot, have forgotten
their hardships for a time, and during their short respite given themselves up
to the enjoyment of life's pleasure and each other's company. As a result of
one such gathering, a sort of club or association was formed, that those who
have been friends so long, passed through hardships together, and at last

158

emerged from their struggle upon the beautiful field bearing the words, "suc-
cess" and "commencement," might be bound still closer, and thus be of mutual
benefit to each other in their closing days of association. Tims you have the
history, or rather the record of trials, friendships, and success through which
have passed those that are Left of the many who started upon the journey five
\ cars ago.

To treasure the memory of those bygone days, to strengthen the friend-
ships ni' the present, ami to lead to closer union in the future, was formed

among the remaining few what we have been pleased to call the " Pioneers
of '97."

Pioneers of '96

Guardian Father

Erastus Test, A.M.. M.D.

Prep Remnants

Baker

Barlow

Browning

Crockette

Gregg

Hamilton

HlNDERLIDER

Jump

Moore
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Taylor
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ATHLETICS

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Purdue Athletics

THLETICS at Purdue are beld as next in importance to the regu-
lar college work, and find hearty support in the minds of both the
faculty and student body. Experience has well proved that a
strong mind must be accompanied by a vigorously strong body;
and tlio present tendency in educational institutions is toward the simultaneous
development of both of these. To be a good athlete means something, of coarse;
to be an athlete and likewise a good scholar means much more; and it is with
pride and pleasure that we note thai the majority of those who have won distinc-
tion on the gridiron, the diamond, and the track, have also made themselves note-
worthy in the class-room.

We are proud that Purdue has been, and to-day is. recognized as a leader in
athletics, both from the point of the Strength of her teams, and the spirit of their
contests; and as years go by Purdue will still lie in her place, the promoter and
defender of college athletics — he it that kind of sport which is beneficial and at
the same time elevating and straight-forward.

Within the past year tin- local association has been reorganized, a new and
rigid code of rules adopted, and the association put on a solid, systematic working
hasis. Much credit is due Prof. Waldo for the keen interest he has shown in the
work of reorganization, and development of a new code of rules. The present
officers of the association are as follows:

President
Secretary

W. K. Steele Vice President

. A. (i. Byrns Treasurer .

Manager ... .1. X. Moore

P.u l Mavitv
V. K. Cassads

A. P. Jamison
L. B. Webb
M. O'Brien .

Board of Directors

From Facult\
C. A. Waldo D. B. Luten

At Large Frank E. Bates

. Class of 98 A. Lee Wright .

Class of on E. P. Wagner

Class of '97

Class of "99

Pharmacy

1G-1

Football stands paramount at Purdue, and for eight successive years the
wearers of the old-gold and black have held the coveted championship of Indiana,
and moreover, have shown themselves worthy the steel of any institution of the
middle West. Michigan and Minnesota recognize in Purdue a formidable adver-
sary, and against her stout-hearted warriors even Chicago has three successive
times wavered and fallen.

( )f the many who donned the canvas the last season, the following deserve to
be mentioned as members of the team of '96 :

'96 Football Team

S. M. Hammond (Yale).
Harry Dryde.x.
A. P. Jamison,

Coach
Manager
Captain

POSITIONS

PLAYERS

POSITIONS

players

Left End, -

MaHSII M.I.

Eight Tackle.

Alward

Left Tackle,

1 W IGNEB

/ Bates

Right End.

Hall

Left Guard.

Robertson

Quarter-Back,

GoiSEN

Center

\ Jump
'/ Breen

Left Half Bark.

Moore

Right Guard.

Webb

Right Half Back, -

Jamison (Capt.i

Full-Back,

- EsTEKI.INI.

-i BSTITUTES

Foulke Ewky O'Bbien

Football Scores, 1896

Purdue,

Purdue.

Purdue,

Purdue.

Purdue,

Total.

122

Greer College,

Rush Medical,

M LNNESOTA,

MlCHIG \N.

De Pauw.

Xotre Dame.

CHAiMPAIGN.

Opponents,

Purdue Baseball Team, '97

C. L. Hayes

Positions

1st Base

2nd Base
3rd Base

Short Stop

Pitchers

Catcher

R. Field
L. Field

M. Field
Barron

Captain

Manager

Substitutes

Crowder

Wright
\ Bishop

i Wn.n

Ferris

\ Wiley

'/ Elliott

\ Hayes, Capt.

'/ Stuart

Shaffer
Braden
Doane
\ Stuart
'/ Hayes

Spahr

Baseball Schedule, 1897

April 2-1 Wabash at Purdue May S--De Pauw at Purdue

April 28— Champaign at Champaign May 19 — Ind. Univ. at Purdue

May 1— I.M.T.S. at Indianapolis May 22— Wabash at Crawfordsville

May 6 — Ind. Univ. at Bloomington Maj 'Jii — Ind.Univ.'at Purdue

u;s

The past year has been an eventful one for Purdue in track athletics. The annual
state meet held in Lafayette last year was in every way a success ; Purdue winning first
honors by defeating' her old adversary. Rose Polytechnic. Four state records were lowered,
and Ray Ewry's famous jump of 5 ft. 3Jjj inches was scored, which gave to the representative
of Purdue the Amateur Championship of the World. Purdue's winning team was as follows

Purdue Track Team, '96

C. H. Robertson, Captain

H. W. Dryden, Manager

R. E. Bateson

G. W. Axtell

H. C. Buschman

B. C. Cooke

R. C. Ewry

C. D. Test

J. C. Kercheval

L. D. Test

L. W. Goben

C. E. Howe

0. P. Reese

A. F. Alward

R. B. Treat

Montgomery

M. C Good

Cassady

Earl Russell

C. R. Green

H. K. Mudd

E. Smith

B. F. Beckm an

1 ) W. Johnson

Pettit

S. Moore

PURDUE IN INFANCY.

One ©if— oiar n.eig'libors-

iotne of"our visi"to1rs

Quotations

Faculty

" Bow should men hope for mercy, showing none ?"

•■ Pkkxy" "There is do royal road to highest fame;

The man has toiled who wears a glorious Dame.'

Waldo— "One may smile and smile."

Alkord " Mark the perfect man."

Troop — "The hairs of thy head arc numbered."

Evans—-- I know it was mi sin

Fur me to sit anil grin."

Flatheb - ■•• He hath strange places crammed with observation."

Arthur — "That man that hath a tongue, I say is no man.
If with his tongue he cannot win a woman."

Blake " And wisely tell the hour of day

The clock doth strike by Algebra."

Rheinhard — " I can easier teach twenty what were good to be done, than to be one of
twenty to follow mine own teaching."

Mrs. McRae — "No life can be pure in its purpose or strong in its strife.
And all life not be purer and stronger thereby."

Turner — " Ay me ! what dangers do environ the man that meddles with cold iron."

Luten — "In the spring a young man's fancies
Lightly turn to thoughts of love."

Dr. Test — "His very foot hath music in 't.

As he comes up the (Dorm) stair."

Matthews — " A babe in a house is

A wail-spring of pleasure."

Seniors

"But now my task is smoothly done."
Clahk. T. A. — "He is a scholar, and a ripe and good one."

17(1

Dryden — "That which ordinary men are tit for. I am qualified in; and the best of me
is diligence."

Axtell — "The race is not to be swift."

Finney — "Silence is the perfectest herald of joy; I were but little happy if I could
say how much."

Hamilton — " He doeth nothing brilliantly,
But all things well."

Alling — "The faculty thought so much of me, they asked me to stay another year."

Doan -"The sum of earthly bliss."

King — "Men of few words are the best men."

Hinderlider — "The course of true love never runs smooth."

Linn — "Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eyes,
In every gesture dignity and love."

Mug — " What 's in a name ?"

Ross — " Bid me discourse, I will enchant thine ears."

Meyer- "He draweth out the thread of his verbosity finer than the staple of his
argument."

Tschentscher — "A pronounced prodigy, with an unpronouD cable name."

Zokns — " A perfect woman, nobly planned.

To warn, to comfort, and command."

Moore — "Who would not.be a boy?"

Wright — "As merry as the day is long "

Meriam — "I am but a stranger here below;
Heaven is my home."

Hodgkins — "Shyness was ne'er thy blame."

Dobson — " I would live and die a bachelor."

Alwakd — " O that this too, too solid flesh would melt."

Swain — "A man more sinned against than sinning."

Juniors

" In the catalogue ye go for men."

Doane — " Who thinks too little and talks too much."

Cauble — "Lest men suspect your tale untrue,
Keep probability in view."

Aldinger — "A hat not much the worse for wear."

Gates — "Those who in quarrels interpose.
Must often wipe a bloody nose."

Breen- ■• At whose Bight all the stars hid their diminished heads."
Rosenthal — " A fellow of no mark nor likelihood."
Webb "An awkward, bashful fellow."

MOORE, \V. S.- "A man after his own H u-iart."

Wbight, H. E. — "An abridgment of all that is pleasant in man."

Ross — •• If ladies be but young (?) ami fair.

They have the gift to know it."

Hoffman — " Whom to call pretty were to give hut a feeble notion of her many charms.'

Miixbr— " He hath a lean (?) and hungry look."

Jemks — " 'T will not be long.

Ere I '11 be here again." (At No. Pierce St.)

H \n>on — "Who hath not known a woman's love '." "

Moore, .1. X. — "That daffed the world aside and bid it pass."

Sophomores

" Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers."

Bi'tterworth — " There must be some such, to be some of all sorts."

Drake--" So wise, so young, they say. never do live long."

Wishard — "Some smack of age in you."

Barrow — " He is the very pineapple of politeness."

Waterfall — " Stand in awe of thyself."

Greeson — " The old man eloquent."

HoGATE — " Some are born great."

Riddle — " Whose words all ears took captive."

Lippe — Ernest Heinrich Carl Michael Friedrich von der,

Stroud — " Love me little, love me long."

Siblev — "How long, Lord, how long ? "

Smith — "One of the few. the immortal names
That was not born to die."

Little— "She and comparisons are odious."

Ely — "And he was not right fat. I undertake."

Spdrgeon — "He that complies against his will
Is of his own opinion still."

Wadsworth— "Nature hath formed strange fellows in her tame."

Evans— " Company, villainous company, hath been the spoil of me.'

178

Lennox — "Hath thy toil

O'er books consumed the midnight oil ? "

Stallard — " She is a phantom of delight."

Platt — "The world knows nothing of its greatest men."

Tippy — " Would there were more men like this one ! "

Hauser — "A thing of beauty."

Lindley — " Like a sunbeam swift and bright."

Wright — " I would rather be (W)right than president."

Hill, Joe — " Not to know me argues yourself unknown."

Hurst — " Thev always talk who never think."

Freshmen

" My salad days,
When I was green in judgment."

Kennedy — " Sleep, undisturbed, within this peaceful shrine."

Mavity — ■• Some have greatness thrust upon them."

Cline — " Co-education is the thief of time."

Jacobs — "S.ie has many nameless virtues."

Crowder — "He speaks an infinite deal of nothing."

Manning — " Much can be made of a man if he be caught young

Dinwiddie — "Fancy, to find her likeness, earth and skies
Would vainly sweep."

Parsons — "He will make his mark."

Zehring — " A green thought in a green shade."

Ten Purdue Mechanics

Ten Purdue Mechanics, standing in line;
Lieutenant Miller called one out, and that left nine.

Nine Purdue Mechanics, striving against fate;
One was called to the office, and that left eight.

Eight Purdue Mechanics, quitting work at eleven;
"Mike" flunked erne, and that left seven.

Seven Purdue Mechanics, putting in their "best licks
One heard of -Thermo." and that left six.

Six Purdue Mechanics, glad they were alive:

One saw Hatt without whiskers, and that left five.

Five Purdue Mechanics, watching the lawn mower;
The grass "cop" nabbed one. and thai left four.

Four Purdue Mechanics, happy as could be;
One quit studying, and that left three.

Three Purdue Mechanics, hunting something new:
One found a fair co-ed, and that left two.

Two Purdue Mechanics, wrote home fur mun:
One got a "ship," and that left one.

One Purdue Mechanic, having lots of fun:
"Jerry" gave a test, that left nun.-.

Iso

Some Excuses

October 22, 1896, by O. O. Zehring : " My absence was caused by a desire to hear
the ' Boy Orator,' Bryan."

October 22, 1896, by A. R. Satterlee : " My absence was caused by Mr. Bryan's
address. I am a voter, and interested in the arguments adduced."

October, 22, 1896, by R. W. Wallace : " My absence was caused by the late arrival
of Mr. Bryan. I expected to be out the first hour only."

December 3, 1896, by C. F. Flinn : " My absence was caused by faintness from
indigestion."

December 5, 1896, by J. B. Meriam : " My absence was caused by moving ; i. e.,
change of address."

Some Bad Spells Experienced by Dr. Stone

Sault

Blase

Oxigen

Callieo

Signafy

Connexion

Barbette (b

urette)

Crusable

Collerless

Groop

Exhist

Oderless

Alchalhol

Romboydal

Patrolium

Capibel

Chemistery

Sourse

Equall

Redily

Essensial

Mollycules

Furness

Combign

Groth

Gaos

Sepeperate

Sean

Carocene

Princibally

Dissapeer

Campbells

Haii-

brush

(Senior)

Subsomation (Si

iblimation)

Lustreaus

181

HF- WALKS

Miss Km; n You should not neglect your personal appearance, simply because the
young man of your affections is not a student of Purdue.

MissC I i.k ns It is hardly advisable for a young girl, during her first year in college,
t.i become su well acquainted with the young men.

Miss Boblds — il) Sarcasm seldom leads to popularity. (2\ Smiles should be re
served for private use.

Mis- Si v ns- -Young ladies of less than sixteen years of age are generally attended by
a rh a j a rim. as mature discretion is often preceded bj youthful exuberance.

.Mis> M. I) n— Endearing expressions should be reserved for friends, and nut thrown
around promiscuously in the class-room.

Mus J.- -Although you are personally proud of your achievements, it is well_to remem

her that tin re is always something more to attain, for no one is perfect.

Latta — The Lahr House lobby is not the place for the exhibition of the tailor's nor
haberdasher's art.

Fisk — The fuzz you speak of on your upper lip is not abnormal, even for a Junior.

Van Alling — Your question, how to appear sporty on a small income, is much too deep
forme. Perhaps Swain can give you some valuable information.

Clark, T. A.— To reduce the flesh which is so objectionable to you, you must exercise
with great regularity, and not permit yourself to sleep during the day. This, with the diet
offered at the Hall, will surely give the desired results.

Hanson— An extensive vocabulary is desirable, but words should convey some meaning;
and I should request that you consult some standard dictionary as to their use.

Pfendler— I can give you no recipe which is warranted a sure cure for blushing.

Roos. A. L. — (1) Miss Lillian Bell would doubtless be glad to receive any contribu-
tions which you might offer as a continuation of her paper, " Men as Lovers." (2) You may
obtain a book on love-making by sending to the " Delineator."

Mr. Brownell — We do not know that the expression. "May be you do n't like that," is
copyrighted. We believe vou have a perfect right to use it. but be careful as to the occasions.

How it Was Done

ARLY mi a Bummer's evening of 1895 there gathered on
the campus a crowd of green bat industrious Freshmen.
Besides the usual paraphernalia of such a crowd (a large
brush and a bucket of paint), they carried several
sheets, which they had artistically (?) formed into '98
banners; and a facsiimU of one of their number — a
pair of trousers, two old shoes, ami a worn-out jacket,
all stuffed with hay.

These bold, had Freshmen, with all the stillness
and secrecy to anything so young, proceeded to hang
their banners on high, paint the campus green, and
do every other wicked thing they were able to think of.
In fact, they would have a regular Freshman time, and
in the morning the University would lie at their feet: for. were not the
"Freshmen" banners to float from every spire on the campus? Was not the
'97 effigy to be hung from the armory flag-Staff? and were not the fences, walks,
and bleachers to he literally covered with that mystic inscription: "'98"?
Great were these Freshmen, and greatly to he feared ! Such a time they
had! Anil how they did work with their paint and banners! At last everything
was done, and the Freshmen, tired with their night's work, betook themselves
home slowly, and went to bed, to dream of their great triumph of the morrow.
Poor, deluded Freshmen! They had not been in college long enough to
learn that '97 was not to be caught napping. As is customary, sonic of the
lioys had been spending the evening with some lady friends, and bearing an
unnecessary and unusual noise upon the campus, one of them investigated.
lie saw about thirty Freshmen busily engaged with banners and paint, and,
like a true Sophomore, he skirmished around for some time, and aroused eight

fS4

of his sturdy classmates, and they started for the (Stuart) field of action. But,
lo! the enemy had fled — the "Fresh" were gone; but tbe paint, the banners, and
dummy remained. It was tbe work of but a few minutes to take them down,
and remove nearly all traces of the paint.

Behold! the morning came! Banners and effigy were gone, and as to their
whereabouts, consult the accompanying engraving.

Solved at Last

[Fr

Lafayetto Bustler, April i. A. 1>. 2113.]

IK Hustler is this evening able to produce a cut of the now

V«i Pra^ famous Ih >:i n I w i i : . ■ i i was reeenth I'luiiii] b\

workmen excavating for the foundation of Purdue's new four-
acre airship laboratory.

The hieroglyphics on tliis remarkable relic, which have
caused sii much excitement in scientific circles, and which until yesterday were
thought tn have been of Choctaw origin, are now believed to relate to engi-
ueering as taught at Purdue over two centuries ago. It is practically an assured
fact that tliese queer characters on the old blackboard represent the work of some
professor, who, at a date probably just previous to the beginning of the twentieth
century, taught the subject of Applied Mechanics in the institution: but the in-
vestigation lias not yet proceeded far enough to determine his identity.

Inasmuch as the Indiana legislature recently (A.I). 210.'!) passed a bill mak-
ing the value of M equal to ■!.,' , instead of — (as given on the old blackboard),
the discovery is especially valuable, since it illustrates so well the wide variance
in the engineering practice of a few centuries ago and of the present time.

I si;

As stated above, the discovery is attracting wide-spread attention, so much
so, in fact, that the Chicago Tribune of yesterday gave Purdue a ten-line article
on "Probably a Fake"; but this will not at all detract from the probable value
of the relic, for it is acknowledged that the professor's graphical representations of
the stresses and reactions in the structure shown could not be so successfully
imitated, and are without doubt the same that were used in the instruction of the
attentive Senior of "ye olden tyme."

Engineering and scientific circles generally are breathlessly awaiting the
further investigation of this remarkable case.

187

The Grass-Cop 'II Git You, Ef You Don't Watch Out!

A great, big Purdue student 's come to our house to st;i \ .

To live in our spare bedroom, an' go to school all day.
An' learn Ids lessons, an' study hard, bo as he can keep

Prom havin' to sit on the tacks of Doc. Stone's mere] seat :
An' all us little children, when tin- supper things is done,

We goes up in the student's room, an' has the mostesf fun,
A listenin' to the scarey tales the student tells about,

An' the Grass-Cop 'at gits you,
Ef you

Do n't

Watch

Out!

t tne't there was a student 'at would n't mind the rule
'Bout keepin off the grass, and when he was late fur school,

( >r at any other time that he 'ud take the notion,
He'd walk right 'cross the grass, even when the cup was lookin',

An' one day when the classes all were over, an' the chapel bell 'ml rung,
Hi- started 'cross the campus, but had n't ten feet come,

Til the patrolman hollered at him 'fore he knowed what he was about ;

An'

theG

rass

-Cop
you

'11

yell at
Don't

Watch

Out!

An' one time a little boy 'ud alius laugh and grin.

An' make fun when he saw the Cop. and never 'ud begin
To read the sign as told him it 's not a thoryfare,

But 'ml go right thro' the gate, as if it wasn't there ;
An' one day when he was goin' past the hedge and wasn't thinkin'.

An' the ( trass-Cop hail finished the hitchin'-posts he was a pa in tin'
That man shook him by the collar, an' quickly walked him out;
An' the Grass Cop '11 shake you.
Ef you

Don't

Wat-h

Out :

An' our big student tells us. when you know 'at there's a rule.

An' they got a Cop to enforce it. 'at 's awful, awful cruel.
An' you hear the warnin 's given, and you see the Cop all day.

Mournfully walkin' round the campus, in his macintosh 'at 's gray,
You d better mind the notices an' signboards new an' clear.

An' lie careful what you do when you know the p'liceman 's near,
An' never pick no Mowers off the bushes round about,
Er the (bass-Cop '11 git you.
Ef you

Don't

Watch

188 0ut!

Forty Minutes Behind the Scenes

Dramatis Pebson.k. — The Editors of the Debris.
Place. — Prof. Waldo's Room. Time. — 4: 35 p.m.
Scenery. — A Deserted Plane.

Enter Iea Thrush (looks around for the other members of the Staff). —
"Well, I'll be dog-goned ! " (Stares out of the window.)

Five minutes later, Smith hurriedly enters. — "Hullo, Ira, where 's the rest
of the push ? "

Ira. — "Dunno. I'm sleepy."

Miss Linn and Miss Zorns enter.

Miss Linn". — "Where's Mr. Jump and Mr. Brownell?" (Smile.)

Jump appears. — "Say, have you all been working?"

All. — "Yes; Mr. Kessler has the book finished."

Brownell conies up the steps and raps at the door. Enters. — "Well, I
have just been dreaming of ads."

Smith stares out of the window. — Staff suppose that there is a young lady
outside.

Brownell. — " Well, I 've got a report to make."

Jump. — "Well, make it — don't wait for Kess; he'll be here in 'the sweet
by and by.' "

Brownell. — " How would you like to have this book bound in morocco?"

Staff like the idea. (Bayard faints, but recovers when he realizes that
Brownell is joking.)

Miss Zorns. — "Would it be costly?"

Brownell. — "Yes, but at the rate ads are coming in we need not consider
so small a matter as expense."

Mr. Walts has appeared in the mean time, carrying a huge roll of sketches,
which he hands around, and the staff comment thereon.

Ika (laughing). -"Well, this is a cooler, — look-; just like Dr. Evans after
one of his witty (?) remarks."

Miss Zorns. "When arc we to have our pictures taken?"

Smith. — "When the photographer gets ready. Brownell wants to wait

Until he reduces llis flesh."

Miss Zorns. "That c-au easily be done bj a walk up South Ninth Street
hill."

Statl' -in i It-. Miss Linn blushes.

Smith. — "Wonder where Esterline, Gregg, and Kess are'.'"

.Mis- Linn. "Mayhe they are doing the same thing yon are."

Smith. — " What 's that? "

.Miss Linn. — "Looking for the fair sex."

A snore arises from the comer. Staff wonder what can be the matter, but
it is discovered that Ira is making up for time lost the night before. (Walts
throws an eraser ami awakens him.)

Thrush.- "Is it breakfast time already?"

Brownell. — "Well, let's talk business. Who are we going to dedicate
this hook to, anyway ? "

WALTS. " This ought to lie settled at once."

Brownell.— How would Miss Doan do?"

(Staff smile.)

Smith. — "How about Miss Dinwiddie?"

(Smile No. 2. )

Jump. — " I object. Everybody can't be suited. Now. if I had my way — "

Staff. — " Hear ! hear!"

Kessler enters hurriedly. (Applause.)

Kessi.er. — "I'm sorry that I was late, but my literary labors often keep
me longer than I expect. Say. Smith, have you that list of quotations?"

(Smith produces an immense roll of manuscript.)

Heads: Chapel — '-It may have seen better days."

Miss II — ffm — X. — " Sigh no more, ladies; sigh no more. Men arc deceiv-
ers ever."

Meters. — "I am not in the roll of common men. If music be the food
of love — "

Miss Linn. — "Enough! enough!"

1!>0

Bbownell. — "Say, did you hear that song of Miss Milspaugh's, Friday?"

Kess. — "No; what was it'?"

Smith. — "Kiss, and let's make up."

Kess. — "You fellows are getting personal. Let's hear those some other
time. Say, let's have a page of the footprints of the Staff."

Miss Zorxs. — " / don't intend to have mine."

Miss Lixx. — -'Mr. Kessler, what size of shoe do you wear, anyway?"

Knock at the door. (Editor-in-Chief of the Exponent walks in.) "0, I
beg your pardon. I thought this was the Exponent Staff meeting."

(Retreats in confusion.)

Remark. — "Wonder if it takes the Editor-in-Chief or the Staff to make
a meeting."

Brownell, — "Well, how's this book to he bound?"

Miss Zorxs. — "In silk."

Smith. — "In white canvas." (Is overwhelmed by a shower of erasers and
chalk.)

Miss Zorxs. — "I'm going; I want that car."

Miss Lixx. — "Let's adjourn."

Jump. — " Carried."

Kess. — "When are we to have another meeting? On Friday?"

Miss Lixx. — "I have an engagement."

Miss Zorxs. — "So have I."

Jump. — "So have I."

Echoed by Smith, Brownell, and Thrush.

Walts. — "Say, are you all going to meet in the same place?"

All rush out and meet Esterline in the hall, talking to Pat.

Kess (yells after them). — "I'll notify you when or where the next meet-
ing will be."

Curtain.

191

Just Among Ourselves

Prof. Evans "Mr. Hodgkins, what is the test for sulphuric acid?"
Hodgkins "Search me."

Prop. Morley "The rope does not untatch."

Prof, II ait (in Engineering L;il>.i "You boys are Imi stuffto get '.'■'! per cent efficiency

in this lest."

Prom the Blackboard (in Steam-Engine Class)— "When certain kinds of feed-water

is used, there is set free by the boiling, ami settles its a fine powder.'' — G. P. R-B-NS-N.

Prof. Hatt (in Applied Mechanics) — "Those round circles represent results < »f tests
carried out by the Government."

From Cauble's Examination Paper (in Chemistry) "Phosphorus has a property
to create in ft rinntiiin."

Prof. Flather — "Use a small half inch pipe.'' -The arms of those large fly-wheels
are tubes with holes through them."

I'iicii . (loss 'We must use a little judicious judgment in When great

accuracy of results is required, most engineers use the method of : but / have

not yet decided it to lie better than other methods I wish to elaborate the sub-
ject, and want you to heed the elaboration."

The following fragment of conversation was overheard on the way to Chapel:
1'iiiiK. Flather — '"I have been here eight years, and the present Junior class is the
dumbest I have ever had in Mechanism and Machine Design."

Dr. Stone— "They don't know a thing in Chemistry, either."'

On October 28th, the Seniors in Steam Boilers were instructed to learn all about
Stokers." and for several nights thereafter the Lahr House became a popular place with
the boys.

Pkks. Smart — "The usual dormitory price is $5.00."

Prof. Morley— "A set of diamond teeth are placed in a round circle."
Prof. MORLEY "There is no danger of the walls of the building collapsing internally."
Km M.OORE icontidingh to Prof. Morley) --"Say, Fred, how do you do this'.'"

192

Prof. Morley — "That theory has been exploded by future experiments."

Prof. Morley — "Mr. Gebhardt, you may tell what you know about the burning of
brick without saying anything."

Pres. Smart (wishing to know the time of the Y. M. C. A. reception) — "What time is
it?" Freshman (looking at his watch) — "10:10, sir."

Mr. Snider (at photographer "si — "What is the gentleman's name who sits at the
right of the group ? "

Mr. Walts (absent-mindedly) — "My name is dance."

Miss Linn (looking at proof of Debris staff picture) — "Can't you have Mr. Phillips
part my hair in the middle?"

Prof. Moran (in Political Economy) — "Mr. Weitzel, what reason can you give, why
a business block at the corner should be more productive than one in the middle of the
block ? "

Weitzel (meditatively) — "You could have a side door."

Harlan (on Senior trip, to man putting "faggoted" iron scraps on a pine board into
the furnace) — "Does the board burn up before the iron melts?" And then Prof. Golds-
borough nearly faints.

G-e-h-m to H-v-x (in Pharmacy Lab.) — "Say, this stuff is to be weighed in a tiired
vessel ; and I have no tiired vessel, — have you ? "

H-v-n — "No; and I don't know how to make one, either. You ask Prof. Stunner
about it."

G-e-h-m — "Say, Professor, where do you get the tar with which to make that tiired
vessel ? "

Prof. Stvrmer — " That, my dear boy, is a tared vessel — a weighed vessel."

A Truth Unknown; A Fact Forgotten

/..

. / i foal tht Fh shn

Wi i years have passed since one bright day,
When we were Sophs, so young and gay,
Wo looked and saw, to the north on the hill.
\ sight which made our hearts to thrill.

The tank which nine-and-eight had borne
Was now of its poor eight shorn ;
And in its place there could be seen,
Bj those whose sight was good and keen,

That one whose sum is three and four.
That poor, dear eight made feel so sore.
How it gut there, no one could tell :
So list, and you shall know it well.

The plan was born in Joe's bright head,
Thence to F. L. and R. T. it spread.
These three with Bill did make a set,
Who ne'er Fear saw, nor her had met.

They made their plans and kept them well,
Lest they should hear who soon would tell.
Joe said : " Of paint we much will need,
S<> I will get a can of red :

• You two fail not to have some white.
And Bill with green will come that night.'
As self made chief of this small band.
Joe urged that no one lack of sand :

I'M

For when they met on that dark night,
They all must paint, or all must tight.
The night they chose at last came round:
Back of the gym. with not a sound,

Three braves did wait till they were blue,
For Joe their chief, so brave and true.
Bill said at last: " Boys, we are sold.
But though our chief, so brave and bold,

' Has played us false, we will not stop,
Till sev*n, 'stead of eight, is at the top."
The deed you know how well 'twas done ;
But see the risk these three had run.

For he whose heart that night did quail —
Might he not on them tell ?
The tale soon spread that these poor boys
Would soon lose all of life's bright joys :

For "Knights of Peace " their names did know.
And quick to jail these lads would go :
But one brave "Knight of Peace " 't was said.
For one cool ten would close his head.

So one and all this tale was told,
That Joe, kind lad, had paid the gold.
The braves were free, though not unknown.
Their thanks to Joe by this have shown.

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'98, As Others See Them

N glancing o 'er the catalogue
Of our famous old Purdue.
One scans the last few pages
For names, both old and new.
Each name that is familiar
Suggests, of him or her,
A certain trait of character
Which often is a slur.
" Birds of a feather flock together."
Is a saying old but true ;
For in our catalogue we rind
The freaks, and they 're not few
All listed under one small head.
'Tis sad to here relate,

Compose the barbarous gang.
Known as the " Class of "98."
One ne 'er could imagine
A seedier lot
Than Albin and Baker
And cheap Aydelott.
There 's old sleepy Bishop.

And his twin brother, Breen,
And Bryan, the blow,
Who 's a chemistry fiend.
Byrns is a swell-head
Of cheap artist fame ;
And long, empty Cassady.
An athelete, tame ;
Corwin, the jewel,
Is a fair Junior type,
As are the Davidsons,
Who are most impolite.
Dencer is harmless,
Like most of the rest,
While the blow-hard Doane
Has wheels in his crest.
"Old Tanner" Felbaum
Belongs to this list,
As does sleepy Earheart
And wee Johnnie Fisk.
Now long, lanky Findley
Is a slow, sleepy lad,
Unlike the Fernald

109

Faculty Field Day

EVENT

LOO Yard Dash
Putting L6-lb. Shot
220 Yard Dash
Hitch Kirk
Mile Walk
2 Mile Bicycle

Putting Baby to Sleep

(The babies objected; objection was sustained)

WINNER

PLUMB

MORLEI

< rOLDSBORODGH

Stevens

Di-kf
Coulter

DlFK ,

Matthews \

Standing Broad Grin

Cigarette Smoking
Champion Fast Talker
Throwing Voice

Flunking the Juniors

Evans

' Waldo )
Reinhard

Flather

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- Flather

I Evans J

RECORD

1 Hr. 1.3 Min. 9 Sec.

•SI', In.

Watch Kan Down

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Onlv Contestant

Not Finished

Xo Record

Tie
10 Boxes per Day

Did Xot Reach Us

oil Each Term

Whose stronghold is gab.
The largest swell-head

In the whole Junior ttoek
Belongs to one Furay,
Of wild Western stock.
Horse-laughing Ferris.
With Goben and Green,
Are would-be Athletes
Ot the Junior Track Team.
Now Hanson and Hayes
Are among these guys.
As is lazy Hilbish,

Who tries to look wise.
Old Jim Pratt Latta.
Ot silk hat fame,
With Ludy, Malott.
And empty McClean.
Are four charter members
Of this barbarous tribe.

With manager "Jake" More
To act as their guide.

There is Herbert S. Nulsen.
And Parker, A. A.;
One 's king of noise-makers.
The other's a jay.
A number of others
Who are not mentioned here.
Like most of the crowd,
Have running head "gear."
"Steal what you can't win."
Is their motto so bright.
By which they all hope
To see Heavenly light.

The Pony

Mr. < ; list i u had a ponj ■
And he rode it to the end ;
o dear, <iii>y.

What a pity !
All our sympathies we lend —
Not to you, but to your pony ;
And if you should try again;
Get a horse thai '- strong and bony,
And you will surely get thro' then.

The Pharmic

Recently a Senior, 'way up in "G,"
Examined a posy which he thought to be

Not a sham of a flower, as some do wear, —

A real live product of nature: and that is where

He was mistaken ; but to preserve its beauty,

A glass of water was pressed into duty.

Now, dear friends, you ean all find his name.

In the first seven lines it is very plain ;

But we 're not sorry that he belonged to our elas

And in botany, too, was permitted to pass.

Junior Pharmics

There is only one thing

That the Juniors do well. —

And that is to give
The "George Washington" yell.

202

Wanted

Some one in whose care to leave the University while I am away for the summer vaca-
tion. Applicant must have unlimited confidence in his own abilities. J. T. Hill, '99.

A position as sanitary inspector of drinking waters. Have had large experience in
testing all kinds of microbe-infested fluids. Satisfaction guaranteed. —Ross, '97.

A few classmen that would reflect credit upon the University. — Class of '98.

To know if the "grass cop" has really aided in protecting the grass of the campus. —
Everybody.

To know what Colburn would take for his interest in the University.— A Prospec-
tive Buyer.

A larger number of fair co-eds in school. — All the Boys.

Some one to listen to my calamity speeches. — Riddle.

A change in chapel exercises. — Everybody.

A " cinch " on the Senior theses. —Faculty.

"Any old thing" in the way of a job.— Seniors.

A date for our wedding. — Wheeler.

Partners in life. — All the Girls.

A large number of good " ponies "; need not be " easy to ride ". — See '98.

To know how long we must wait for those new campus walks.— All but Seniors.

Some one to love me. — Jenks.

To know how many hours a week Meyer does n't spend at the Dorm telephone. —
Dorm Boys.

A Sophomore's Letter

Lafayette, Im>., Nov. 12, lSiiii.
Dear Papa:-

I reoieved your box alright. I went aftev it this afternoon. They

,1 t deliver express here, but semi out a postal telling the person that there

is a package here for him. He then goes and gets it. When the boys saw me
coming home with it. they thought it contained something to eat, so after supper
they all swarmed down to my room, but got left. We are all well except that
Harlan has a hail cold. 1 hope that mama and Lucy will he well again soon.
I recieved your paper alright. Harlan had to buy a hook this afternoon thai
cost .f:i.7.">. I am having a hard time with descriptive geometery. I guess that
I will get along alright. I received the pipe and tobacco. Am much obliged
to you. Write soon.

Your loving son,

OWEN G —

ii inch of ice last night.

■_•, , |

TO THE READER: —

Before closing the book and laying it aside, we would earnestly
request you to read carefully the following few pages. They con-
tain the yearly Calendar and a few advertisements from the better
merchants of the city. It is your duty, as a student of Purdue, to
patronize those firms who patronize us, contributing to the support of
the college publications — the Exponent and the Debris. We regret that
we cannot publish a list of those who have refused to aid us with
their advertisements, but it would be wise to avoid dealings with
those not advertising in this book. In conclusion, for your own good,
patronize the firms herein advertising, and you are assured of honest
and courteous treatment.

EDITORS OF '97 DEBRIS.

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21 — '97 •' Debris" takes charge of the calendar.

Pharmics say " good-by."

" Prexy " speaks of a big scheme; "only Chicago and Purdue big enough for it.
25 — Purdue vs. Champaign, 3-11.
30 — Dobson wreaks vengeance on some Dorm boy's hat.

2 — *99 vs. '98, 15-7.
9 — '97 vs. '96. 19-7.

13 — •' Prexy" gives final warning in regard to " flunks."

14 — Thieves break into the Library and steal the '97 Banner.

15 — Field-day.

16 — Sophomore picnic.

29 — State field-day— at Purdue.

30 — Purdue and Wabash play baseball and " chew the rag."

Cadets "show off" in the city.

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O ride or not to ride! Which 'tis, is't?

^ Whether 'tis meet for me to ride in state —
To revel in the luxury of a Wagner Car,
And take the " Knickerbocker " on my Summer trip,
And then bespeak the grandeur of the "Big Four Route'
Or Walk.

'T is better far, " by the great Saint Louis,"
To skip the Tunnel

And rush at headlong pace to far New York,
And there avoid the Moat.
To eat to sleep - and then, perchance,
To wake at Buffalo. Then, there 's the " Falls."
No nightmare's horrid spooks to break my rest
The menu of the Diner is the best.
The Mohawk Valley picturesque —
The Hudson with its thousand beauty spots —
'T is a consummation devoutly to be wish'd.

tine, 1896

3 _ '97 vs. '99. 5-7.

7 — Baccalaureate sermon, at the Episcopal Church.

8 — Music school recital.

9 — Class-day.

10 — Commencement.

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8 — Entrance examinations.

9 — School opens. " Tommy " Clark attempts to matriculate some of the new profs.
1 1 - Prexy's annual address to new students.

12 — Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. reception.

15 — First Athletic Association meeting of the year.

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2 — Mrs. McCrea gives a reception to the Freshmen.

3 — Purdue vs. Greer, 34-0.

8 — Purdue vs. Rush Medical. 32 -4.

9 — Dryden resigns as Editor-in-Chief of the '97 Debris. Kessler elected in his stead.
9 — Ailing wears Mrs. McCrea's shoes to school.

12 — •• Scrubbs " vs. Hillsdale, 8 -0.

14 — Riddle suspended for the non-performance of duties in the " Department of

Scientific Murder."
17 — Purdue vs. University of Minn., 0-14.

21 — Ross concocts a scheme to break up the Bryan meeting. " Prexy " interferes.

22 — Faculty and students bolt classes to see Bryan.

23 — Emersonian " Opening Meeting."

24 — Purdue vs. Ann Arbor, 16.

26 — " Prexy " explains how we beat Ann Arbor.

" Debris " staff holds a meeting and prepares for business.

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ooemSer '96

2 — All men ordered home to help save the country.

3 — Students stay up at night for election returns.

4 — Poor lessons — Flunks numerous. Students hilarious in chapel.

5 — Ladies' Schuman orchestra in chapel.

Breen leads in nine " rahs " for McKinley.
7 — Purdue vs. De Pauw, 22 0.
9 — Republican jollfification in the city— Riddle takes Dobson around the square in a

wheelbarrow.
10 — " Jake " More given a week's leave of absence.

13 — Coulter's class in " Human Body " attempt to skip. Lecture follows.

14 — Purdue vs. Notre Dame, 28-22.
20 — Philalethean " Open Meeting."
26 — Purdue vs. Champaign. 4-4.

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1 — Juniors in Machine Design begin to " hustle " in their work for " Jerry.

4 — Carlyle Philalethean open meeting.

6 — Tschentscher hangs himself to a picket fence.

9 — Professor Evans sings in chapel.
1 1 — Irving-Philalethean open meeting.
16 — " Pap " Dryden makes a date with Miss Swan— " Nit."
18 — Off for the holidays. Freshmen wear their cadet uniforms home.

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F "Steam" we hear from "Jerry,"
And of "Heat "from Wilmer Duff;
But all this trash
h as bad a " hash "
When of gas there is n't enough.

4 — Delinquents return.

5 — School begins again.

6 — Axtell joins the " camera fiends."

14 — Professor Hatt at Carmen.

15 Juniors attempt to pass resolutions against cribbing ; failed, of course.
?_19 — Class-meetings numerous ; many "slates" made and broken.

19 — Athletic election.

Ross lectures on " My Theses."

The sphinx spends a night on the campus. Much work for " Pat " results

Cadet officers appointed.

26 — Faculty sing a solo at chapel.

27 — Senior Electricals give a donation-party for Professor Matthews's new heir.

Professor Luten issues an ultimatum to his class in Stereotomy.
30 — Visits from the Legislative committees.

eBruarg '97

1 — Vacation, on account of the extra session held on Saturday.

5 — Cassady goes to sleep in the Physics class.

6 — The Gibsons entertain.

8 — Snoddyville " hoodlums" make night hideous for a few hours.
12 — Professor Reinhardt lectures before the Philalethean Literary Society.
10 28 - Seniors have pictures taken.

1 ] — Telephones put in the Dorm ; Meyer forgets to go to his meals for a day or two.
14 — ■' Prep" Miller goes to church.
19 — Indiana College Press Association meets at Purdue.
22 — Washington's birthday ; Purdue takes a rest.

25 Brownell and Bayard spend a day "jewing down " Chicago publishing houses on

■■ Debris " work.

26 27 Meeting of the Northern Indiana Science-Teachers at Purdue.

[The above sketch represents a fair sample of the beautiful work executed upon
their pottery by a prehistoric race.

This particular piece of pottery was found near Fort Oweotinan, and bore the
following inscription :

" 16 c.p. Jan. 15. — Unto us this day a son is born. Hallelujah! "]

arcp '97

31 — Simply another month. Every one too busy for anything to happen.

1 — All fools have their day.

2 — Seniors sign faculty regulations in regard to theses.
5 — Keen entertains at chapel.

" Mike " visits Purdue ; Freshmen and Sophomores fear he has come to stay.
13-16 — Annuals.
17 - Professor Blake loses his nerve on a trestle in •• Happy Hollow."

23 — Military Ball.

24 — •• Debris" goes to the publishers.

THE END

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