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OREGON VOL. 44. Eugene, Oregon,-Thursday September 23, 1915. = NO. 3. EVERYBODY OUT ON KINCAID—ROOTERS PRACTICE FRIDAY 4:30 P. M. FOOTBALL SEASON OPENS SATURDAY Dope Can Seems Sadly Empty, and Club Appears to Have Odds. COOK REPORTS AT MONTANA Line Is Still Reported Lacking in Speed and May Meet Russian Fate. By Chester Fee Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock sharp the Multnomah Club’s husky bunch of stars will line up against Oregon for the first game of the year, and a hummer is to be ex pected. This is the first time the two teams have met so early in the season, with the result that the dope can, which has hitherto been over flowing with stuff to be spilled, seems sadly empty. However a few things respecting the Club Team to be noted are: They are almost as beefy, from present re ports, as the famous team of 1911. that was regarded as the heaviest bunch ever collected on the Coast, having an average of 184 pounds. But this weighty machine carries be hind it more than the requisite speed to keep any college squad on the jump all the time. Last, and most important, they have been working for the last month, so are qualified to carry the ball down the field without stopover for water and rest. Fans are going to watch with in terest the Work of Clayton Sharpe at quarter. Sharpe was the Fresh man who last year threw thrills into several conference colleges by his su perb work after the accident that put Cornell out of the game. He fill ed the little captain’s shoes admirab ly—so you may be sure he will in troduce “some” team to us after the whistle sounds for the first play. Philbrook of Whitman and Notre Dame College, and Club star for sev eral years past, is going to be seen again in his accustomed place in the line and lime light. Other men such as O’Rourke, Conville, Strebig, and Captain Rupert who have all carved their names on the tablets of foot ball history and left innumerable footprints on the pebbles of the grid iron, will be here also to muss up the dust with the Oregon men, accord ing to reports from the Club camp. OregoE stock did not follow the path of the English sterling, but rose by leaps and bounds when Johnny Parsons, half-back de luxe, appeared on the campus today, fos tering the idea of a broader college education and incidentally a little more football. He will not enter the game Saturday but will be ready for emergencies, but the stock also fell several points when news was re ceived that Sam Cook, premier tackle, had entered the University of Montana, and could not return to the old stamping grounds. From this it seems that although the back vield will be strengthened, the line is going to be as badly shot as the Cathedral at Antwerp and the Russian army. Just now it seems that the fight for the open berth at right tackle lies ebtween every big man working on the field, with Caw ley as favorite, for the first round. Wednesday, the squad went went through an hour of real scrim mage, and they showed improvem * to say the least. But still they do not seem to be head-liners on a North west football bill of fare, and many people of other places expect them to look like fish or horseradish after (Continued on Page Four.) New Bleachers to Accomodate 8000 Many New Field Improvements to Be Made For Oregon 0. A. C. Game. Accommodations for 8,000 spec tators on Kincaid Field are in order for the Oregon-O. A. C. football game, if the present plans of Man ager Tiffany matriculate. The en tire field will be bleacherizeid. The grandstand is to be flanked at the west end with bleachers, and new stands are to be erected at both ex tremities of the present seats on the north side of the gridiron. The stands on the old' baseball diamond are to be transferred to the far ends of the field. Three new ticket booths will be built, and spacious board walks will safely conduct the crowds from the main entrance to their seats. Mr. Fisher intends to call .out his wreck ing crew soon to reconstruct the mu tilated and time worn fences, and to barricade both ends of the field1 from the view of the curious passerby. Gives Estate to University. Lawrence, Kans.—Dr. Joseph L. Porter, who died last week at Paola, Kansas, left his estate to the Uni versity of Kansas Medical School. The amount available will be about $15,000. Although not a graduate of the University, Dr. Porter was interested in the welfare of the school. FAMOUS POET MAY BE UNIVERSITY 60EST SOON Edward Markham, Author of “Man With The Hoe,” to Lecture Students. Ed wand Markham, the poet, author of "The Man Wfith a Hoe,” will be a University speaker early next week, if Dr. E. S. Bates, of the English department, receives from the poet this evening the kind) of a telegram he is expecting. Much of Edwin Markham’s early childhood was spent in Oregon. Un til he was five years old he lived in Oregon City. His 'home is now in California. He expects to visit Mon mouth and Portland as well as Eu gene on his present trip north. The poet will probably speak in Villard hall in the evening. His subject is as yet unknown to Prof. Bates. A general admission price of 50 cents has been decided upon, with a special rate of 25 cents for stu dents. MEN’S ACQUATIC CLASSES COMMENCE WITH EIGHTY The men’s swimming classes at the University, directed by Ed Shockley, swiming instructor of the institution, commenced Wednesday afternoon. In the group of about eighty men who reported for gym nasium work at that time, only fif teen were unable to swim. ‘‘Bill” Hayward, physical director of the University men, stated that as soon as all the men had learned to swim and the physical examinations were completed, the regular requir ed three hours’ work of gymnasium work would commence in earnest. Poysky Gets Superintendency. Kelso, Wash.— (Special to Alumni Section)—Geo. J. Poysky, ’10, who was last year at Tillamook, Oregon, has been retained by the board of county commissioners of Cowlitz county, Wash., as superintendent in charge of the work of diking district No. 1 of Cowlitz county. TMI. RECEPTION COMES FRIDAY HI Annual Mix Will Throw Away Pedagogical Dignity and Student Temerity. LARGE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED “Eats,” Speeches, Song’s, Mus ic and Good Cheer Will Percolate Freely. By L. A. T. Faculty and students will ‘mix” tomorrow night in the annual joint reception that will be held in VII lard Hall under the auspices of the Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. It will be a big "get-together,” at which the Faculty will discard their pedagogical dignity and will meet "studes” just as if there was no such things as “cuts” or classes. The Women's Glee Club, under the direction of Professor Lyman, will be there and will acquaint all new students with the Oregon songs. Professor C. H. rdmondson, Chair man of the Advisory oard of the Y. M. C. A., will present the claims of the Men’s Association to the inter ests and1 services of all University men. A like appeal will be addressed to the college women. Miss Wini fred Forbes will conclude the pro gram with a violin solo. C'loyd Daw son, President of the Y. M. C. A., will preside over the evening's festivities. The Eats? Useless to say, that feature of the program will not be overlooked. The social committees of the two associations have the affair in charge and are carrying on an active campaign among the students and Faculty t secure as large an attend ance as possible. Bight by the clock is the "when”; Villard is the "where,” and you, reader, are the “who.” Connect iib! THIRTY-TWO GIRLS STRIVE FOR SEVEN GLEE CLUB PLAGES !Prof. Lyman Is Delighted With. Fine Voices Among the New Material. Thirty-two girls tried out for the Girls’ Glee Club at the music build ing Tuesday afternoon. Although there are only seven places to be filled, more of the new material may have an opportunity to practice with the club, as a substitute in each of the four tarts is to be chosen. “This should be an unusually suc cessful year,” said R. H. Lyman, dean of the School of Music, today. “Mearly all the old members are back, and there is fine material among the new girls. We should have no difficulty in filling all the places with first-class voices.” With regard to the year’s work, Mr. Lyman was less definite. “There will be some sort of a trip,” he said, “although Mr. Tiffany has not told us as yet just what we can do. And, of course, the club will give a concert in Eugene. We are also hoping to go to the Rose Festival again, but that will not be decided* until spring. ’ Those who are eligible for the sec ond tryout are: First soprano, Es ther Fenton , Melba Williams, Mamie (Continued on Page Four.) ASSEMBLY BROACHES WHY MATTERS Mrs. Gerlinger, Dr. S. P. Capen and Hon. W. K. Newell Are Speakers of the Day. HONOR SYSTEM IS UPHELD Intercollegiate Athletics, Wo man’s Building and Pageant Are Discussed. That the University should do something concrete and distinctive, aiming always toward general im provement and state-wide coopera tion, was the gist of the speeches a*, the opening assembly of the 40tn year of the University of Oregon yesterday morning in Villard! Hall. The speakers were Mrs. Irene II. Gerlinger, Dr. S. P. Capen of the National Bureau of Education, ai d Hon. W. K. Newell, with President Campbell presiding. Mr. Newell spoke on the existing criticism from the State at large to ward Oregon University’s athletic standards. “If athletics cannot foster better inter-collegiate feeling than has been displayed at the last few games, then athletics should be discontinu ed,” said Mr. Newell. “The State believes in athletics, but not in com mercialized sport. Set a new star d and for this year’s games. The great thing is to get together and have a good time, extending ev.-ry courtesy to the visitor, no matter which side wins. The training table gives spl-n did discipline, but, why limit It to the favored few who make 'h3 teams? I believe in a system where by every student shall take pari, in athletics, perhaps for credit.” Mr. Newell urged the students to keep up the highest possible schol arship and to spread an atmospiere of good will in all Hielr personal as (Continued on Page Four.) HMD LAMENTS FOR LICK OF HEW THICK ASPIRANTS Coach Guarantees Place On Team to Any Man Will ing to Work. In response to the first call for track men, about fifteen aspirants reported at the Gymnasium Tuesday afternoon. Hayward looked the squad over with a frown. “I’m dis appointed with this showing. I ex pected twice this many men, and what’s more, I’ve got to have them. Prospects are worse than they have ever been before. With Muirhead, Tommy Boylen. Elton Houcks and Chet Huggins gone, and Mose Payne and Sam Cook doubtful, there are big gaps to fill in my line. A good sprinter and a broad jumper must be developed so there is plenty of chance for any man who will buckle into the harness and dig. I want Freshmen—lots of them—the more the better; I dont care whether they were stars in High School or not— the best athlete I have ever turned out never entered a meet in High School. “All I want is a man to do his work—and I’ll make something out of him. I’ll go farther than that— I’ll guarantee any man who comes out and works hard four years a place on the team. “We have a fine schedule, and I (Continued on Page Four.) Juniors Assume Air of Mystery Customary Secrecy Surrounds Plans For Holding of Un der-Class Mix. Secrecy and mystery pervades the meetings of Junior Potentates Prank j Scaiefe, Alexander Bowen, Roland Geary. Bob McMuray, Emmett Rath bun and Bob Langley, who have charge of the under-class mix on Oc tober 2. Although no plans would be given out after their two hours’ of closetting last night, absolutely new and unique schemes have been formulated for the Frosh-Sophomore set-to. This will be scheduled as a curtain-opener to the U. of O.-Pacific University football game. However, it is known for a fact that “Chief” Bothwell Avison will head the Senior constabulatory corps, indispensable for the pres ervation of order among the lower classes. Lamar Tooze, Eva Brock and Merwin Batley are the judges se lected to choose the winner in each entry. Junior President Scaiefe says “mum is the word” for five or six days at least, but promises for the mix some exceptional stunts, such as have never appeared at Oregon be fore. SENIORS PROSPEROUS SAYS MERLIN BAITEY Class Will Flirt With Dame Op portunity After First Meeting. "With the class in excellent con dition financially, out of debt and on the high road to prosperity, 1 believe we will have a splendid and profitable yeur,” said President Mer lin Batley of the Senior Class yester day. "As soon as the rush of regis tration is over a meeting will be held to hear the reports of several of last year’s committees and to casu ally discuss plans for the future. We have every opportunity to cut a wide swath and leave our footprints deep upon the eternal tablets of the sands of time, and we are going to grab that elusive maiden Opportunity by the forelock as soon as she turns in through our front gate.” Getting the machinery of his class in motion almost as soon as the yawning windows in Johnson hall opened, Frank Scaiefe, head ring leader of the Juniors, got out a pair ‘of corduroys that have lain idle since I his prep, school days and began ap pointing committees for the Under I class Mix. A general committee, con ! slating of Bob McMurray, Bob Bang ley, Emmett Rathbun, Alex Bowen, Roland Geary, has been named to taek charge of the matter. He appor tioned the different departments of the enterprise among several second ary commitees. Very little political dope is circu I lating in Sophomore circles for pres ident. Tom Campbell, Bert Peacock, ’ and Ray Staub, have been mentioned occasionally and there seems to be ‘ not a few who think the choice will , ultimately foil upon otn of the above triumvirate. FINALS OF HIGH DEBATE . WILL BE HELD AT OREGON i i The Oregon High School Debate League has chosen for its subject i this year: Resolved, That the United ( States should adopt the essential _ elements of the Swiss system of mill s tary service and training. ! The final debate for the champion ship of the state will be held at tht j University of Oregon next June, dur „ lng Junior week end. In last year’t contest Salem won from Enterprise COUNCIL PROTESTS PROPOSED RAN ON COLLEGE ATHLETICS Other Important Measures Are Sifted in First Meeting of the Season. FAVORS FRESHMAN FOOTBALL President Instructed to Appoint Temporary Yell Leader Until Election. Resolutions of protest against the r acuity-proposed measure for the abolition of Intercollegiate athletics, temporary appointment of a yell leader, the shifting of commence* ment exercises a week earlier, con stitutional revisions, cooperative store facilities, resolutions favoring the speedy recognition of an official Freshman football team; these and a mass of other matters were consid ered at the first meeting of the stu dent council, and it is thought that a record has been establish in the number of matters acted upon. One dominant note sounded throughout the meeting, and that was the high cost of living. The financial matters, however are somewhat vague and tentative thus far, and are not yet in publishable form. 'President Lamar Tooze was au thorized to appoint a temporary yell leader, to hold that position until the official election by the council next Wednesday. A committee, consisting of Both well Avison, chairman, and Chester Miller, were empowered to drawn up resolutions against the proposed ab out ljrm of intercollegiate (athletics. Additional committees will be sip pointed to consider the advisability of a cooperative store and to agitate changing the date of commenre ment exercises. Resolutions were passed offering the cooperation of the student coun cil In the project of erecting a wo men's building, urging the speedy organization of an official Freshman football team, and advising the per manent establishment of a regular Freshman basketball team. At present there are committees considering the questions of Ore gana finances, the honor system In examinations, the proposed constitu tional revision, and Home-coming Day. These committees will outline definite programs of procedure, which the council will consider dur ing the next few meetings. In the absence of Don Orput and Arvilla Beckwith from college, their vacancies were filled by the ap pointment of Marie Churchill and Moth well Avison. The council will hold a special meeting next Wednesday evening at 7:30. Fraternities Announce Their Latest Pledge! The following persons have been pledged to the fraternities since last Saturday: Delta Delta Delta—Lila Acheson, of Tacoma, Wash.. Sigma Chi—Roy Brown, of Kellogg, Idaho. Phi Gamma Delta — Robert McNary, of Portland, Ore. Kappa Stigma—Jay Fox, of Portland, Ore. Sigma Nu— Robert Malarkey, of Warrenton. Al pha Tau Omega—Joe Skelton and Ralph Hurn, *>f Klamath Falls. Delta Tau Delta—Thurston Lara way, of Hood River. A. Burleigh Cash, ’13, now head of the History Department of the Eu gene High School, was a visitor at the Dormiutory Saturday evening.