OREGON EMERALD
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
W. C. NICHOLAS .’10
ASSISTANT EDITORS
Ralph Moores .’12
Fay Clark .’12
C. W. Robison .’ll
Calvin Sweek .’ll
Dean Collins .TO
manager
FRITZ DEAN .’ll
ASSISTANT MANAGER
C. A. OSTERHOLM .’ll
Wednesday, October 13, 1909
A COLLEGE NEWSPAPER
After some delay the first issues of
the University of Washington Daily, the
newly christened form of the old Pa
cific Daily Wave, have come before us.
It is truly a wonderful work.
The paper contains four six column
pages. In appearance it is much more
like a commercial than an .amateur col
lege publication. The contents too are
a decided departure from the custom
ary exclusive college news, A full tele
graphic account of the world’s history
is given. I he President is followed in
his “swing around the circle”; the
final series for the national baseball
ebampionsbip is reported; both national
and international |olilics are reviewed.
beside such a work as this our own
efforts seem like the plaything of a
child.
Yet, on second thought, we need not
take it so hard. Why does the modern
college publish a newspaper? For prac
tice in journalism? Yes, to a certain
extent. I be University of Washington
indeed seems officially to recognize the
student paper .as a means of teaching
the newspaper profession. As a mat
ter of college pride? Perhaps. Hut
we should hate to think that the only
purpose of all our efforts is to gratify
a spirit of college vanity or to furnish
practice for the editor.
We believe that the University news
paper has a practical value to every stu
dent. Uli.it value is in giving a class
of purely college news which the com
mercial papers cannot afford to handle.
\s a competitor with the large proles
sional newspapers, the college newspa
per is worthless. It cannot hope to
ctpial them. \s a dealer in college news
exclusively, it is supreme Ibis we be
lievc should be its held.
Of course the l’Diversity of Oregon
is absolutely unable to attempt such ;m
ambitious work as the l;ni\ersity of
\\ ashington is undertaking Wo envy
the exceptional advantages Mr. Pinker
ton litis, not only for gaining experi
ence, but for making bis I’niversity
famous as the home of the greatest
college publication in the West. Yet
we should not advise iTiat the I’nivet
ity of Oregon rvei make such an tit
tempt. We believe that there is a limit
beyond which her students, in college
primarily for an education, should not
go in following student body activities
This limit is reached in the newspaper
field when all college news of interest
to this particular college is reported
True, we do not yet realize this oh
ieet, but with it in view as an ultimate
coal, we shall continue on our lowly
way, saving as the squirrel did to the
mountain, "it we are not as great as
you, neither are you as small as we."
Five freshmen were in the bleachers
last night. Thus does the class of 1913
justify the remarks of Cary Loosley
at the rally Friday. Some of them re
sented the criticism, but only five re
membered it.
REPORTERS!
There will be a meeting of the Em
erald editorial staff on Friday after
noon at four o’clock in the Emerald
office. All reporters connected in
any way with the paper should be pres
ent.
GREAT CONTEST FOR
YELLS AND SONGS
Yell Leader Alton announced today a
great contest for yells and songs to he
used this year hy the Oregon rooters.
A prize of live dollars will be given
for the best song, a similar one for the
best yell and prizes of three and two
dollars respectively for the two next
best yells.
■‘We want it understood that this is
not an ordinary contest," said Alton in
announcing it this morning. “There is
something more than money in it. Ore
gon needs a new yell, a great yell. I
believe that the time for it is now.
The one who produces it will become
just as famous as her athletic heroes."
It has not yet been definitely decided
just how the money will be raised but
it is expected that the same method .as
last year will be adopted. The football
management will give five dollars, the
student body five and the Emerald five.
Right to withhold any or all prizes
for lack of merit it reserved.
GERMAN CLUB HOLDS
A ROUSING MEETING
A largely attended meeting of the Ger
man Club last Tuesday evening for the
ilection of officers proved conclusively
that the faithful who have made it pros
perous in past years are neither few nor
lacking in enthusiasm.
Ferdinand Struck was elected presi
dent ; Miss June Grey, vice-president;
Witt. I\ Neubauer, secretary; Miss Rirk,
sergeant-at-arms; and Miss Ilill treas
urer.
After the election of officers, Dr.
Koehler gave a very interesting speech
on the condition of the German societies
as he had found them this summer. Dr.
Schmidt in a few well chosen words en
couraged the society to do its best dur
ing the coming year.
The next meeting will probably be
field at the Kloshe Tillicum house. An
: mendment providing for the election
of officers in the spring instead of the
fall will be brought up for discussion.
WILL NOT INITIATE
UNTIL 2nd SEMESTER
Sigma Nu fraternity has decided that
hereafter no freshmen -dial! he initiated
until the second semester of their first
college year begins. This rule is a
plain one, simply requiring that they
make nine full hours, that being the
number necessary to remain in the Ini
versitv.
I'he action is expected to have a
two-fold value. It will tend to insure
that new members remain with the
fraternity at least one year and it will
also encourage the freshmen to study.
Similar rules are enforced in all fra
ternities at the larger universities.
lust what action the other fraterni
ties will take in the matter i- tin
known. Inti it is very probable that they
will all make such rulings in the near
future.
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Bread, Pies, Cakes and
Confectionery, also Ice
Cream and Fruits.
4 E. Ninth St. Phone Main 72
SCHWERING & BINDLEY
Barber Shop
6 E. Ninth St., Opp. Hoffman House
Students, Give Us a Call
Preston & Hales
PAINTS and OILS
Johnson Dyes Johnson Wax
Rathmell, Bran$tetter« Sovern
Cbe Combination
Barber Shop and Batb$
Six Cbair$. One door north Smecdc fiotol
PIERCE BROS
GROCERIES AND FRUITS
FRESH VEGETABLES
52 Eait Ninth St.
W. M. RENSHAW
Wholesale and Retail
CIGARS AND TOBACCO
513 Wilamette St.
Register Job Dept.
Gilded, Embossed and Engraved Fraternity and Club
Stationery.
Dance Programs that are different.
Invitations and Calling Cards, Printed and Engraved.
Chapter Letters and Petitions Given Expert Attention.
Window Cards and Advertising Matter of all Kinds.
Punched Sheets to fit any Loose Leaf Note Book
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LANDING OF THE FIRST
GERMANS CELEBRATED
At a meeting of the Consolidated Ger
man Speaking Societies of Oregon held
at Portland to commemorate hteal
mg of the first. Germans in America on
October 6, 1683, Dr. Schmidt, head of
the German department of the Univer
sity of Oregon, delivered a most master
ly and scholarly address on the growth
and advancement of the German popu
lation in America. He briefly outlined
the history of German immigration, tell
ing how in the 18th century they came
on account of religious influences and in
the 19th on account of political.
l)r. Selnnidt spoke of the work of
Henry Villard for the state and more
especialy for the State University and
praised the Germans of Oregon for the
firm stand they had taken in favor of
the University.
On his return to Eugene, Dr. Schmidt
stated that the Germans all over the
state take a deep interest in the Univer
sity, many of them assuring him that
they would support higher education at
anv time the need should arise.
LITERARY SOCIETIES
The Philologian literary society held
a short meeting Saturday, consisting of
tin impromptu program of speeches by
everyone present. Several new mem
bers were voted in. A monster meet
ing is planned for next Saturday when
McCoy and Struck are scheduled for an
illustrated lecture on "sparking."
The Eutaxi.uis will hold their regular
meeting tonight in Professor Thurber's
room. Mr. Huclien will address the
girls.
George Gabriel, who has been suffer
ing from an attack of inflammatory
rheumatism, left for his home at Day
ton luesday morning. He expects to
be able to return in a couple of weeks.
\\ . E. Boddy J. E. Russell
U. of O. CIGAR STOR6
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
CIGARS,TOBACCO, CONFFCTIONERY,SOFT DRINKS
POOL AND BILLIARDS
Razors, Cutlery, Stoves
Home-made Confectionery and
Ice Cream
College trade solicited. Prompt
and cheerful service.
Prat and Sorority orders will be
given careful attention.
EIGHT MEN CHOSEN
FOR TRAINING TABLE
Last night Coach Forbes and Trainer
llavward announced the eight fortunates
who were to go on the training table.
1 onight the first meal is being served in
the Dormitory. As the season progresses
and the different men round into condi
tion they will be taken on till in about
two weeks the maximum of seventeen
will be reached.
Of the eight, the only freshman was
big Dan Mitchell, who has been show
ing up unusually well at center and
guard, t he other names posted for the
fust meal were—Clarke, Dodson, Mich
ael, Main, Pinkham, Hickson, Gillis.
THE BEST
PLACE TO EAT
IN THE CITY IS
Otto’s
Grill
on East Seventh Street, next to
Otto’s Confectionery
ns Music
606 Willamette St.
The Palace of Sweets
Having secured the services of a
candy-maker of 22 years experi
ence will be all that its name sug
gests. Something new every day.
We are manufacturing our own
Chicken Tamalies and a trial will
convince you as to their superior
quality. We are preparing to
serve Oysters and our service will
be second to none.
M
FINE CUTLERY