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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 .’10
MANAGER
FRITZ DEAN.’ll
ASSISTANT MANAGER
C. A. Osterholm .’12
Saturday, November 6, 1909
The Theatre Question
Can the University of Oregon hold
its own concerts in its own buildings in
its own way? This is the only issue
involved in the dispute between the
Glee Club and the Eugene Theatre. The
latter says no.
In spite of his many protestations of
philanthropy and righteousness, Mana
ger Smith has done nothing less than
deny Mr. Geary the right to give his
concert. Geary did not go to Smith
and ask for his theatre. He knew all
along that he could not afford to take
it at the usual price. Therefore, he
was making other arrangements.
Were Smith an outside man with no
obligations of loyalty to a local institu
tion, he might have a right to object
as a good business man. He might at
tempt to compromise with the students.
But even as a matter of business, there
are some limits. No one should resort
to schemes of blackmail and boycott in
order to force others to patronize their
firms.
This is wluit Smith does. He says,
‘patronize my house or you can't show
in any town outside of Kugene.”
But Smith is not an ordinary business
man in his relation to the University
students. He is under obligations to
them for making hfs business a success.
When, therefore, he charges them not
the same but more than any one else,
when he insists that they use his hall
instead of their own, and threatens to
ruin them if they refuse to accede to
bis demands, his action can be classed
as nothing less than contemptible.
On closer examination, however,
Smith's action is not surprising. He lias
never supported the students as he
should, lie advertises in none of the
college publications. With the custom
ary instincts of monopoly, he never
spends a cent unless be sees a dollar
rising to take its place in his own
pocket. He is glad to accept the adver
tisement that the students frequently
give him and th 1 favor with which till
companies look upon a college town, but
lie is slow in returning the debt.
We believe that there is a law against
Mich actions as Smith has taken. But
we do not wish to put this matter on a
pure legal basis. Justice is above law.
The point we wish to make i' that there
is a simple way for the students to
make their influence felt and in a way
that will quickly bring the manager of
the theatre to terms. The students arc
his largest patrons All they need to do
is to withdraw this patronage. Nor will
it be as severe as most think. True, he
has the only theatre in town, but he
would not hold cut long against con
certed student action. Besides, come
(iown to facts, most of his shows that
he advertises as first class productions
are not worth seeing anyway. They
t sually go to abort third rate houses in
Portland.
There’s no use denying it, last night’s
rally was a fizzle like the bonfire. It
shouldn’t have been attempted, but after
it was, the Oregon Spirit should have
made good. Weil, there is one more
chance—at the O. A. C. game. If that
doesn’t wake some of these dead ones
up, nothing will.
The names of all who intend to enter
the Inter-collegiate Oratorical tryout
must he in by next Monday. 1 his con
test offers a favorable chance for the
new men because it comes early in the
season. Every freshman should get
busy and try his ability as an orator.
Professor Frink’s class in bridge con
struction has pronounced the Springfield
wagon bridge unsafe. This matter
should be looked into by the authorities
so that future accidents may be avoided.
The Morning Register does work for
the University of Oregon free. 1 he
Eugene Theatre charges it extra. Pret
ty good spirit.
WHITMAN IS HOPEFUL
IN SPITE OF DEFEAT
Walla Walla, Nov. 3. (Special to the
Emerald).—Whitman backers are not
all cast down over the defeat admin
istered to the football team last Friday
by the heavier O. A. C. aggregation. It
is felt that the Missionaries lost only be
cause of lack of weight, and a little
hard luck that caused a Whitman man
to drop the ball after a magnificent gain
on a forward pass that brought him to
the O. A. C. 7-yard line.
The team is practicing hard every day
until after dark, and going through sig
nal practice in the gymnasium at night
m preparation for the coming game with
the University of Washington at Seat
tle next Saturday. Although not antici
pating a victory over the scoring ma
chine of Coach Dobie’s, the Missionaries
do not expect that Washington will have
the easy proposition that she met at
Idaho.
tieorge Oldriglu, the veteran end and
halfback, who announced his decision
not to don a suit this season, has at
last turned out for the squad, and will
probably >e seen in action against the
Seattle men next Saturday. Oldright’s
presence is a valuable addition to the
.Missionary squad. He weighs only 155
pounds, but is fast, heady and gritty.
Last year he received the vote of Nor
cross of 0. A. C. tor All-Northwest end.
Johnson, the Freshman halfback, who
was injured in the game with Idaho two
weeks ago, has thrown away his
crutches and is out with the squad again.
Dr. Leonard’s Address Timely
One of the most interesting and force
ful addresses that has been heard at the
Men's meetings this year was delivered
by Dr. Leonard in Deady Hall hist
night. The subject. "Football, or Flay
ing the (lame." was particularly timely
and Dr. Leonard handled the subject in
a unique manner that held the closest
attention of every man in the room.
Olive Donnell of Portland will re-en
ter college Monday.
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Bread, Pies, Cakes and
Confectionery, also Ice
Cream and Fruits.
4 E. Ninth St. Phone Main 72
SCHWERING & LINDLEY
Barber Shop
6 E Ninth St., Opp. Hoffman House
Students, Give Us a Call
Preston & Hales
PAINTS and OILS
Johnson Dyes Johnson Wax
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Barber Shop and Baths
Six Chairs. One door north Smeede hotel
PIERCE BROS.
GROCERIES AND FRUITS
FRESH VEGETABLES
52 East Ninth St.
W. M. RENSHAW
Wholesale and Retail
CIGARS AND TOBACCO
513 Wilamette St.
WE SPECIALIZE
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FULL DRESS
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.Literary Societies.
Last Saturday evening the Laurear
and Phnologtan societies held shori
anu interesting meetings, the regulai
programs being supplemented by soon
rather humorous remarks. Following
are their programs for next Saturday
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LAUREAM SOCIETY.
Discussion ot the Morth Pole Contro
versy. For Cook—Conwell. Foi
Peary—Allen.
Dialogue—Luckey and Garrabront.
Debate — Resolved: "That Railroac
Pooling Should Be Sanctioned b}
Law.' AIT.—Johns, Warner, Martz
loft. Meg.—St. John, Stassney, Zim
merman.
PI 11LO LOG IAN PROGRAM
Recitation—1 homas.
Debate—Resolved, 1 hat the state shoult
call a constitutional convention to re
vise the state’s constitution.
Affirmative—Morten, Calkins, Shantin.
Negative—Unthank, Bailey, Stine.
Parliamentary Drill.
Buchen Will Help Debaters
Coach Buchen has announced to tin
debaters that he will be glad to tall
over with any man who is trying on
for debate any points which are no
clear to him. lie has also posted ;
biliography on the bulletin bord in tin
Library, of all the material on the sub
ject that is to be found in the Librar;
at the present time, this will be addet
to as the other material which lias beei
sent for arrives. All of the material i
at the desk and can be used only oi
the permission of the Librarian. Mb
one will be allowed to take any of tin
I ooks or ijamphlets out of the Library
By following this plan, it is hoped tha
all of the material will be available 0
all of the men throughout the season.
Grace Bartlett Dill is visiting her sis
ter, Meta Bartlett, at the Gamma Delt
Gamma house.
W. E. Boddy J. Russell
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Home-made Confectionery and
Ice Cream
College trade solicited. Prompt
and cheerful service.
Fiat and Sorority orders will be
given careful attention.
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THE BEST
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PLACE TO EAT
IN THE CITY IS
Otto’s
Grill
on East Seventh Street, next to
Otto’s Confectionery
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.
W e 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.