y.
MATINEE SAT.
AFTERNOON AT
2:00 O'CLOCK THE PLAINSMAN
TO FOSTER THE AUBURN SPIRIT
ROLL BACK
THAT
GREEN WAVE
VOLUME L. • AUBURN, ALABAMA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1926 NUMBER 7
TIGER TEAM AND BAND LEAVE FOR BIG GAME IN NEW ORLEANS
AUBURN BAND ACCOMPANIES
TEAMTO SCENE OF CONTEST
Trip I, Made Pcible [MISSIONARY TO
& £ r 3 " , T h £ t CHINA TALKS TO
Classes
It was decided Tuesday to send
the Auburn Band, the best in the
south, to New Orleans, to accompany
the Auburn Tigers and to take
part in the dedication of Tulane's
new standium.
At meetings held by the Senior,
Junior, and Sophomore classes it was
decided by a unanimous vote of each
class to contribute half of the expense
of the band on this trip, the
funds to be taken from the class
treasuries. Each member of the band
will be required. to pay a portion of
his own expense, and about 44 of
them are making ready to flood the
state of Louisiana with the best music
ever rendered in that state by a
college band.
The bancTwill leave Auburn Friday
night under the direction of Instructor
Bedie Bidez, and will arrive
in New Orleans early Saturday morning.
Aside from the New Orleans
trip, they will also get trips this
year to the following games: Se-wanee,
Marquette, Georgia, and
Tech.
RATS TUESDAY
Miss Willie Kelly Tells of Interesting
Chinese
Customs
INITIAL ISSUE
OF ENGINEER IS
OFF OT PRESS
Attractive Publication of En-ginering
Department is
Being Distributed
•freshmen, who' nave missed convo
cation this" week, should be keenly
disappointed in not hearing Miss
Willie Kelly, missionary to the people
in far away China. Miss Kelly
is a very cultured woman, and her
knowledge of China, its ways and
customs, formed a subject so broad,
that she'could give us nothing but a
small outline of tfie religious and
social life of the Chinese. Her talk
was interesting, and was appreciated
very much by the boys who applauded
several times during her few minutes
on the platform.
A new lecture course was discussed,
and a great many of the boys
decided to enter it, thereby winning
quality points upon completion.
Cheer leader, Red Roberts, spoke of-the
coming game with Tulane, and
announced a grand pep meeting to
be held Thursday_night in order to
send the team off to New Orleans in
great style. Music was rendered by
the college orchestra, which gave
several popular selections. Dr.
Dowell presided over the meeting.
SPEEDERS ARE
CAUGHT; STREETS
ARE PAID FOR
The first copy of the 1926-27 Auburn
Engineer, published by the engineering
societies of Alabama Polytechnic
institute comes off the press
today. The edition contains a score
of interesting articles including feature
stories on various engineering
problems.
W. H. H. Putnam of Birmingham is
the new editor and J. M. Edwards of
Tuskegee is business manager. Both
of these men are leaders in the student
body at Auburn. Mr. Putnam is
a member of the course in journalism.
The Auburn Engineer is one of the
few magazines of its kind in the U.S.
It was started last year. Number 1
Volume 2 contains several articles by
students of the engineering college
as well as Auburn alumni in the engineering
field and men occupying responsible
positions with large engineering
concerns.
J. M. Hippie of the Westinghouse
Electrical Manufacturing company
has an article on "Designing Engi
neer an Explorer of Electrical Jung
(Continued on page 6)
PROGRAM
College Show
Epic Race Proves Costly for
Local Students
Monday, Octoben 25
"THE MARRIAGE CLAUSE"
With Billie Dove.
"The Fighting Marine"
Tuesday, October 26
No Show.
Wednesday, October 27
"THE BLUE EAGLE"
A'Fox Picture.
i Thursday, October 28
No Show.'
Friday, October 29
"PARADISE"
A First National Production.
Starring Milton Sills and
Betty Bvonson.
Saturday, October 30
"THE SECRET SPRING"
Produced in France and starring
Huguettc Dulfos.
Last Monday just before one
o'clock, South Gay street was terro-ized
by two speeding' (so accused)
cars. Many thought that Barney
Oldfield and Ralph de Palma were in
for grand sweep stakes again. Others
who attended summer camp
thought some sham battle wah in progress,
by the snorts, barks and yells
that split the air. As they speed
up Gay street all traffic stopped. It
took quite a while for our local police
force to untie the jam and get
traffic moving again. They sure
handled the situation nicely, and no
doubt they will profit by it.
The object of both drivers seemed
to be to see who could get to a point
of the Kappa Sigma house first. As
usual the front car won, closely followed
behind by one block by the last
car which lost. After the fire and
smoke of our new pavements had
cleared up, we were surprised to
see that it was only the Essex and
Ford, "or that is what they used
to be" who are acting as the official
cars of the K. Sigma chapter. In
less time than it takes to tell, the
(Continued on Page. 6)
NEW PASTOR IS
SUCCESSOR TO
REV. DAVIDSON
Rev. O. D. Langston Assumes
Duties Here as Assistant
Pastor
HISTORIAN IS
ELECTED TO FILL
SOPH VACANCY
B. Merrill Is Selected
Meeting of Class on
Tuesday
At
A good comedy at every show.
At a meeting of the Sophomore
class held in the Engineering Auditorium
Tuesday morning, J. B. Merrill,
of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
was elected class historian to
fill the vacancy caused by Miss Frances
Wooley's not returning to college.
The Sophomores by a unanimous
vote decided to pay a part of the expenses
of. the band to the Auburn-
Tulane game in Montgomery.
President McGhee appointed a committee
to decide on the class colors
and a class flower. Serving on the
committee are DeVaughn and Coke
Matthews.
Rev. O-. D. Langston, of Waterloo,
Ala., has taken up his duties as the
new student pastor. He succeeds
Rev. A. B. Davidson, former pastor,
who has gone to the Womans College
at Montgomery where he will
hold the Chair of Tteligious Educa'-'
tion.
Rev. Langston is well acquainted
with all phases of religious education"
and is immently fitted for his duties.
He received his A. B. degree from
Hendrix College, Conway, Arkansas;
B. D. from Emory University; and
an M. A. in religious education from
Peabody College.
He has had several years experience
as a teacher in Bible subjects,
and was successively Associate Pastor
and Student Pastor of Epworth
University - College, Berkley, Calif.
He has been a member of the conference
for fourteen years, of which,
eleven have been spent in the pastorate.
Most of his service has been
rendered in Arkansas, and it was
into the North Alabama Conference,
only about a year ago that he came
Besides his regular duties as student
pastor, Rev. Langston has
charge of several classes in religious
education in the school and will also
be active in the work of the Methodist
Church here.
Football Matinee
Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock
in Langdon Hall there will
be held a matinee of the Au-burn-
Tulane game giving the
play by play details. The price
of admission is 25 cents. All
students are urged to attend as
the money goes into the treasury
of the Athletic Association.
Let's pack Langdon Hall at
2:00 P.M.
WAPI RECEIVES
MANY NOTES ON
GOOD ^ERyiCES
Unseen Audiences Pull For
Two State Teams in
Saturday's Contests
WEEKLY MEET OF
LIONS CLUB HELD
AT AUBURN INN
Plans For Repair* o n Grammar
School Are Reported
Weekly meeting of Lions Club was
held at the Auburn Inn Tuesday at
noon with forty members present.
Many new happenings were brought
before the members, as well as the
old things which have not been disposed
of.
Lion chief Salmon presided; Lions
Pope, Suggs, and Sizemore made reports
on: the survey of Auburn, project
of grammar school, and the new
hotel project, respectfully.
It has been proposed and sanctioned,
that the grammar school be installed
with steam heat and a new
toilet system. The old building can
be arranged to serve the students
much better by a little work, and
this plan is still under consideration.
The survey of Auburn, brought
out by J. D. Pope, seems to be on a
very successful beginning, as both
the other organizations in Auburn;
the Villager's club and the Chamber
(Continued on page 6)
Alabama citizens were standing by
their home teams last Saturday
when the University of Alabama
beat Georgia Tech and Auburn was
trounced by L. S. U., according to
reports received from different parts
of the state by officials in charge of
the radio station, WAPI. A play by
• *
play report of both games was
broadcast by the station.
Eighteen telegrams were received
by WAPI during the games and
twelve out of the eighteen expressed
the attitude of the listeners as being
for Alabama or Auburn. The other
six did not express their feelings
about the outcome of the games but
judging from the wording of the reports
they were, also, rooters for the
Alabama teams.
The telegrams received were as
follows:
Troy, Alabama.
Broadcasting Station, Auburn, Ala.
Fifty listening in. Reception good.
Everybody for Auburn and Alabama.
J. S. Carroll Mercantile-Co.
ASSISTANTS TO
'RED' ROBERTS
ARE SELECTED
"Doolie" Gilchrist and "Bud"
Baxter to Aid in Yell
Pushing
MOWS TIGERS DETERMINED
TO AVENGE PAST DEFEATS
COMPOSER SINGS
AT UPPERCLASS
CONVOCATION
Mrs. Mildred White Wallace
Heard in Songs of Own
Composition
Singing a number of songs of her
own composition, Mrs. Mildred White
Wallace of Columbiana was given a
warm welcome in Langdon Hall today,
when she sang before the up-perclassmen
at convocation.
Among the songs that she sang
were, "I Think of You," "I Want to
go Back to my Mammy," and "Goodbye,"
her own compositions. In addition
to that she sang "Happy
Days," one of her favorites.
Mrs. Wallace will be remembered
over Alabama as the composer of
"Dream Boat" which was first heard
a few years ago, and which is now
being sung at one of the leading
theatres of London. This song was
very much in favor not so many
years back.-
As an added attraction to the
musical program, members of the
Glee Club quartet" sang "The World
Waiting for the Sunrise," "Sleep
jBaby, Sleep," and "Sunrise and
student audience.
"Y" ESTABLISHES
NEW BUREAU OF
EMPLOYMENT
To Cooperate with Students
and Business Clubs
"Bud" Baxter, with 441 votes, and
"Dooley" Gilchrist, with 374, were
elected assistant cheer leaders to Red | You," scoring quite a hit with the
Roberts at the upperclassmen convocation
Thursday. Runners up for this
-position were-Hahn and Salter, both
polling 245 votes.
Baxter and Gilchrist, as assistants
to Roberts, who himself is known almost
as well as the Auburn Spirit,
will be helpful in leading the student
cheering sections in their efforts to
put the Auburn Tiger on the pinnacle
of Southern football again. Both
have shown unusual ability in the
manly art of leading yells.
This is Roberts' last year in the
lead position and it was becoming a
muchly debated question as to who
would succeed him and carry on as
well as he has. The newly-elected assistants
should make a sufficient impression
this season to follow in Red's
footsteps as well as he "has followed
in those of Charlie Dudley, one of
the bc%t yell leaders the South has
produced. It is hoped that the same
assistance will be given Baxter and
Gilchrist that the students have
shown Roberts, so that the old "Auburn
Skyrocket" and other yells will
continue to remain supreme on the
Southern" gridiron.
For your benefit the Y. M. C. A.
has established an Employment Bureau
which will cooperate with the
students and the business clubs of
the town in furnishing student labor
for such work as may be available
on the campus. If you are in need
of work, drop in the "Y" office and
fill out an employment card. Do it
today at the Y. M. C. A.
Brundige, Ala.
Radio Broadcasting Station WAPI,
Fifteen enjoying football returns.
All for Auburn and Alabama.
L. L. Williams Davis.
Wadley, Alabama,
Station WAPI, Auburn, Ala.
Program fine. Big crowd listening
in at Schuesslers Store. We are all
for Alabama and Auburn.
A. P. I. and Alabama Rooters.
Montgomery, Ala.
WAPI, Auburn, Ala.
Program fine. Pulling for Au-
(Continued on page 6)
TOOMER HEADS
LOCAL CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
Election of Officers Features
Weekly Meeting of Business
Club i
Sophomores Attention!
There isn't a Sophomore on
the editorial staff of the Plainsman
this year, so what are you
going to do when your time
• comes to elect an editor? We
need reporters and are ready to
give you an assignment. About
10 rats have joined the staff this
year, why not some sophomore?
For an assignment see either the
editor, 6r news editor.
S. L. Toomer, prominent druggist
and banker, was elected president
of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce
and had served for-six months,
directors Monday night. He succeeds
Prof. A. L. Thomas, who was the first
president of the Chamber of Commerce
had and served for six months.
At the smae time,, Dr. R. S. Sugg
was elected vice-president; Prof. B.
L. Shi, secretary, and Rufus Jenkins,
treasurer. Prof. Shi succeeds Dr.
Rupert Taylor who moved away from
Auburn early last fall.
Following the election of officers
the board began planning work for
the next six months. Improvements
of the Auburn grammar school, a
new hotel, and other projects were
discussed. A resolution favoring the
installation of a modern heating
plant and sewerage system in the Auburn
grammar school was adopted
and will be presented to the Town
Council of Auburn.
The board of directors of the
OIL PAINTING OF
RAMSAY IS PUT
IN PLACE IN HALL
Handsome Portrait of Donor
Secured By
College
A handsome oil painting of Ers-kine
Ramsay now adorns the main
hall of the new Erskine Ramsay
Engineering Building, which was
named for him, and which was made
possible by his very liberal award of
one-hundred thousand dollars toward
its erection. In honor of this great
man, the college has obtained his
picture, and "Hung it where it will be
noticed by anyone who enters the
building. The portrait was painted
by J. Binder, and is a very fine looking
one, which the college should be
proud to own.
Under the picture is a bronze tablet
which bears the following inscription:
"Erskine Ramsay, Birmingham,
Alabama, Engineer, Inventor,
Capitalist, Educational Patron and
Philanthropist whose gift made possible
the erection of this building—
A. D. 1925."
Erskine Ramsay has endeared himself
to all Auburn men by his great
contribution to our institution. This
fine building, and also the picture,
will remain as a monument to his
liberality, and to his intense interest
in educating the boys and girls of the
country.
Chamber of Commerce is composed
of S. L. Toomer, B. L. Shi, R. S.
Sugg, Rufus Jenkins, L: N. Duncan,
Emmett Sizemore, P. O. Davis, W.
D. Copeland, John E. Ivey, M. M.
Moss, W. Mc. Moore, and A. L.
Thomas.
Huge Torch Light Parade
Gives-the Plainsmen
Great Send-off
For Big Battle
Smarting under their defeat last
Saturday at the hands of Mike Donahue's
L. S. U. Tigers and determined
to avenge Tulane's victories over them
in the last two meetings of these two
teams, the Auburn Tigers, forty
strong, led by their-beloved chief tan,
Coach David B. Morey and his assistants
in the art of instructing aspiring
candidates, "Boozer" Pitts, "Mike"
Papke, "Slick" Moulton and "Buck"
Spinks, entrained Thursday night for
their longest jaunt of the season.
They go to renew hostilities with their
last year's conquerors, the Tulane
"Greenies". The scene of the big battle
is to be in Tulane's handsome new
stadium which will be officially^ded-icated
Saturday afternoon.
Despite her defeats at the hands
of Tech and New York, the Tulane
eleven is a set-up for no team and
Auburn must get busy early in the
game if she expects to emerge from
the contest with the long end of the
"count. Therefore Turner, Snider,
Fisher and company are expecting
much fur to fly before the local
beast gets a good hold on his powerful
opponent.
While the Green Wave does not
surge nearly so strongly as last season
when the Cresent City institution
boasted of one of the most brainy
and successful elevens in "Trie entire
country, they can be depended on to
display a brilliant brand of football
A hard running attack and a bewildering
overhead game will be features
of the opponents attack unless they
have radically changed their tactics
since the Tech game.
Overconfidence, which cost them
their first conference reverse last
Saturday was entirely missing from
the local squad when they boarded the-train
here Thursday night. A grim
determination seemed to enshroud
the Moreymen which bodes ill for
their opponents down in Louisiana.
They realize that in Captain Gamble
the Green Gridders have a flank
man of no mean ability while Menville
who saw service last year against
Auburn as a linesman, is a triple
threat man to be carefully watched.
Those who enjoy watching an ariel
attack will be treated to a rare exhibition
of skill when Tuxworth and
Menville, two of the three greatest
passers in the conference, match their
skill. :
In Snider Auburn possesses the
fastest back in the Southern Conference,
capable of running both around
end and off tackle with disastrous
results to his opponent's morale. In
the L, S. U. game he gained at will
wherever he tried while his defensive
(Continued on page 6)
PROGRAM
- N
Tiger Theatre
Monday, October 25
"EMPTY HEARTS"
Staring Clara Bow
Tuesday, October 26
"CAPITAL PUNISHMENT"
Clara Bow, Mary Carr,, Elliot
Dexter and Margaret Livingston
20% of profits on this. Picture
goes to Auburn Band.
Come to see it.
Wednesday, October 27
"THE QUARTERBACK"
The greatest football picture
ever produced.
Personally coached by "Hurry-
Up" Yost
Thursday, October 28
"THE QUARTERBACK"
Friday, October 29
"PARTNERS AGAIN"
With Potash and Perlmutter
Saturday, October SO
"SPEED"
Starring Pauline Garon
A Good Comedy Every Day
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PAGE TWO
THE PLAINSMAN
Published weekly by the students of the
Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn,
Alabama.
Subscription rates $2.00 per year (32
issues). Entered as second class matter
at the Post Office, Auburn, Ala.
STAFF FOR 1926-27
S. H. Eynne Editor-in-Chief
F. A. Smith Business Manager
H. G. Grant Faculty Adviser
EDITORIAL STAFF
Rowe Johnson Associate Editor
L. 0. Brackeen Associate Editor
C. D. Green tree Managing Editor
Redus Collier __Sports Editor
H. W. Head Proof Reader
H. Fulwiler, Jr News Editor
Catherine Nunn Co-Ed Editor
John Thomas—.^ Humor Editor
E. B. McCraine Exchange Editor
R. Alston Cartoonist
J. L. Price Bulletin Board Editor
W. R. Hardin Associate, Editor
E. B. McCraine Proof Reader
R. C. Cargile Exchange Editor
D. O. Sikes Associate Sports Editor
Reporters: A. V. Blankenship, J. F.
Mitchell, J. W. Mills, B. B. C. Lile, J. D.
Salter, J. W. Randle, Charles Howard.
BUSINESS STAFF.
H. C. Hopson Ass't. Bus. Mgr.
William Frank_-----Advertising Manager
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Hershel Hatchett Mailing Clerk
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H. W. Glover Ass't Advertising Mgr.
L. P. Dumas Ass't Advertising Mgr.
OBNOXIOUS CRITICISM
Are the sport scribes giving Auburn a
fair deal? We do not hesitate to answer
in the most emphatic negative. .We are
getting the publicity which has been so
long denied us but it is a disgraceful notoriety
we are receiving. Now is the time
for the student body of Auburn, which, together
with the families of its boys and
girls, representing a large part of the state
to rise en masse and cry against the cowardly
articles issuing from the diseased
minds of the reporters, correspondents and
even the editors of several of the largest
papers in the state.
The delight of these morbid individuals
in attaching the coaching staff and the Tiger
eleven after the defeat of last Saturday
may be aptly compared to the pleasure
which a fool derives from tying a can to a
dog's tail or tripping up a blind man who
is cautiously feeling his way along. Auburn
is feeling her way along sport's street
rather cautiously now and her sole encouragement
from these lords of dope comes
in the form of sneers and narow-minded
criticism.
Each man in Auburn should consider it
slurs cast upon the fair name of his Alma
Mater as personal and should take immediate
steps to erase the stigma from the spotless
honor of his college.
If these criticisms were just or even if
they, were given in a friendly spirit of correction,
we should deem it a favor for our
weak points to be brought to light. However
when we are the butte of their deliberate
lies and false propaganda, we should
flame with righteous indignation and demand
an explanation of their groundless
statements.
Alabama Polytechnic Institute is one of
the largest schools in the state and yet
when her football team bows in defeat before
a college of a neighboring state the
occasion is one of great journalistic rejoicing.
Her coach is ridiculed, her style
of play smiled at and her team is openly
laughed at and derided by the press. The
wise heads extoll at great length the heroic
exploits of the Crimson tide, great eleven
of a great Alabama College. We are not
jealous of this praise. There should be
liberal share for us all. Wouldn't it be a
glorious achievement if two of our state
teams should finish at the top of the Southern
Conference? To a fair-minded individual
and citizen of- Alabama this would
be highly desirable. But not so these hide
bound experts of the printed sheet. Their
brains, warped by a personal prejudice a-gainst
this institute, seize upon the slightest
error and expand it unto a gigantic
bone pulled by a mediocre coach. They lay
aside state pride to indulge personal enmity.
Perhaps some of those correspondents
have no such pride. Perchance they
are not native citizens of Alabama and
they have resided within its borders for a
short while. We can more easily understand
their prejudiced-filled reports of the
game. This is probably the case of the author
of a particularly venemous attack on
our coaching system whoso name suggest'
a citizen of Kalamazoo-rather than an American
and southerner.
Georgia was defeated Saturday by a foe
which was generally considered to be a
much weaker team than she. Did the Georgia
papers carry glaring streamers conveying
to the reading public that the whole
school was rotten? No, their accounts of
the game were confined to accurate diagnosis
of the contest and lies were excluded
from the columns of their sport pages. We
should have appreciated it much more if
the same policy had been followed in our
case.
Unjust statements about the game Satur-
*day are too numerous to be quoted here
but some of the gross mistatements we
feel should be reprinted. One pompous
critic heads a section of his article with
the following statement prominently displayed
in boldface type, "Fisher and Snider
Fail to Gain". How can anyone of
average intelligence and fair eyesight have
failed to observe the remarkable running
attack of this pair of backs, the backbone
of the local offense? Another declares,
"Tigers Loose Hope", and contiues, "On the
other hand, the Tiger of the Plains seemed
to realize that his teeth had been drawn
and his cla s filed in the final two quarters".
No impartial spectator could have
failed to note the decided improvement
in the brand of football displayed by the
Moreymen in the second half. They easily
had a decided edge on their opponents.
The same author patterns after old Demosthenes
in concluding every paragraph with
"Auburn has no Alibi". We have yet to
propose one.
Coach Morey is severely taken to task
in the same article for sending in so many
substitutes during the game. Another
article adjoining the one in question carries
an account of the Notre Dame- Penn State
game. Knute Rockne made 33 substitutions
in the course of the contest. Auburn
substituted but 19 times. Notre Dame
sent five different quarter backs into the
fray. Auburn sent four in at critical moments.
Why isn't Rockne criticized by the
nationally famous sport critics who follow
his every move? BECAUSE THEY REALIZE
THAT THE STRENGTH OF AN
ATHLETIC TEAM LIES WITHIN THE
NUMBER AND STRENGTH OF ITS RE-^
SERVES. Yet we are being censored for"
the use of our reserves.
Another narrow-minded commentator
conceived this brilliant idea and exploited
his opinion at the expense of his reputation:
"From the sideline angle of the game, it
looked like too mank substitutions was disturbing
the team play. It is all right to
run the team from the sidelines if you have
a bunch of dumies, but the average fellow
can be depended on to use fair judgment
as often as the average coach. If
they can't be taught to go out there and
use common sense for more than two minutes
at a time, they had just as well have
a coal scuttle on their shoulders. Furthermore,
if all the coaches begin to use such
tactics it will not be many moons before a
howl and clamor will be raised to bar the
coaches from the playing field."
We should remind the author that Huberts,
Covingtons and Stulderhyers ho not
grow on trees. A coach is engaged on
the theory that he knows more about the
fine points of the game than the players
themselves. Then, too, he can often see
opportunities from the sideline which are
not 'noticeable in the excitement on the
playing field. We maintain that it is his
v privilege and good fortune to be able to
direct his team in the plays in which he
has coached them by sending in men with
instructions at crucial moments.
We appreciate such sentiments as those
expressed by Jack Langhorne of the Montgomery
Advertiser in a recent write-up
of Saturday's upsets when he declared that
" Now is the time for Auburn backers to
put their shoulders to the wheel. The season
is young yet, and, according to^he past
one can never tell what might happen in
the future. Its a good time to make a
break now, but its a better time to make.
Rome was not built in a day, you know.
We still contend that Auburn boasts one
of the finest teams in the entire conference
and we still contend that Auburn should
have given L.S.U. a neat lacing Saturday,
but what difference does it make? Laugh
it off folks."
Such comment is really beneficial to the
morale of the local supporters all over the
state.
We plead for a fair presentation of the
facts to the public. Let them be judges
without the cut and dried decisions of
sport scribes.
to make Crampton Bowl ring with lusty
shouts. The old fight seemed to be gone,
the spirit dead. *
What we need is an old fashioned revival.
A few of the old war crys ringing
out clear and strong throughout the night
would do more good than all the mass
meetings ever held. And that touches another
sore spot. At the last pep meeting
there were fully as many vacant seats as
there were occupants of Langdon Hall. It
is significant that ninety percent of those
attending were rats. That speaks well for
the freshmen, but how about the old men?
Are we ashamed to appear at an open display
of the emotions and are we ashamed
to be seen with the common herd? If so,
we are no longer worthy to be called an
Auburn student.
We are passing through a crucial stage
in our athletics and now is certainly not
the time for us to fall down on our part.
We've got to get behind the team and that
means that we've got to show them in
some way hat we have implicit confidence
in them. We believe that we have the best
coaching staff in the country and we want
them to know that we trust them. Coach
Morey is a great coach and what is more,
student sof Auburn, he has a great heart.
He is putting forth his best effors for
Auburn, for us, and we should show him
cur appreciation whenever the opportunity
presents itself.
The faculty have the Auburn Spirit.
They are backing the team no^y as warmly
as any student and we appreciate that
attitude. There is more of a-mutual respect
between the regular faculty members
and the several coaches than there has
been in a number of years. Much good
should come of this cooperation.
We should not expect,Morey to win the
Southern Conference Championship his
second year at the helm. He had to incorporate
an entirely new system, a strong
offensive backfield behind a great defensive
line. He has that combination rounding
intc; form -this year. What matter if
we lose a game or two. Morey, the strategist,,
is looking to the future, to that day
not so far away when Auburn will sweep
on to another Southern Championship.
Then the students will realize the magnitude
of the thing he has accomplished in
taking over the reigns when there was no
material on hand and sticking to his task
until he puts out the strongest aggregation
in the conference. Let us assure him
that we realize his sacrifice now and encourage
him in the task of moulding a
great team.
Let's all be down at the train when the
Tigers embark for a big game. We know
that we're all behind 'em but it is they who
should know. Let's get that old fashioned
"War Eagle Religion" and win or lose,
We'll be pleased with our fighting team.
LET'S GET THE OLD TIME RELIGION
Fellows, where is the spirit that has carried
many an Orange and Blue eleven to
victory on the crest of unbounded confidence
and contagious enthusiasm? Where's the
spirit which offered sweet consolation to
a band of weary, battle-worn Tigers who
went down fighting to the last gasp?
Where's the spirit that caused the tremendous
outbursts of cheers last November
in Columbus when the Bulldog of Georgia
was eating his fill of Tiger meat? Fellows,
Where's the old Auburn Spirit?
The greatest disappointment in the Au-burn-
L. S. U. game was not our defeat,
but the failure of the student body to stay
behind the team. It I s the first time we
have been forced to witness . the Auburn
student body give up. With nine-tenths
of the Plainsmen in the Capitol city the
cheering was a.flat failure. In vain did
the cheer leaders exhort their contingents
LEARN LANGUAGES
Liberty, sparkling weekly publication, in
its edition of October 23, carried an excellent
editorial concerning the commercial
value of learning foreign languages. In-as
much as the topic is one of general interest
and the article is so sensible, we pass
it on to our readers.
"Readers often exclaim when told that
writers are paid ten cents, twenty-five
cents, a dollar—even more—a word for
their stories. Few realize the fact that
Hhe monetary value of the words in commercial
activities may be greater than that
placed upon the'works of even the highest
paid authors.
"One of the universal plaints of schoolboys,
and one of the commonest growls
from the average man, is: 'What good is
all this Latin and Greek? No one ever
talks these dead languages.'
"No one ever says: 'What is the use of
learning that three times nine is twenty-seven?'
Yet Latin is three times nine of
the majority of the modern languages.
More than 65 percent of the words we use
trace back to Latin roots. A knowledge of
Latin greatly increases the understanding
of the full meaning of words used in English,
Freneh, Spanish, Italian, and practically
all other languages used in commerce;
and, increasingly, a thorough knowledge
of the meaning of words and ability to
speak and understand languages are becoming
necessary to success in business.
''More than half of the world's business
is done, in English. Prior to the World
War, German ranked second and Spanish
third in commercial languages. A great
part of the success of the Germans in South
America and other countries has been due
to their ability to speak the languages of
peoples with whom they traded, while English-
speaking salesmen have been included
to insist that those with whom they deal
speak English.
"Anyone who atempts to do business
through an interpreter is handicapped so
heavily that his chances of selling are seriously
damaged. With radio, airships, and
automobiles bringing the peoples of the
world into closer and more intimate contact
every day, the world is moving rapidly
toward a universal language; but, until
all peoples speak and understand the same
tongue, knowledge of languages is the essence
of success in international trade.
"The Polish Jew claims to be the greatest
linguist in the world because, in order
to succeed in business in that polyglot
seciion of the world around the northwest
corner of old Germany, the merchant had to
speak at least six languages. The Dutch
rate high as linguists merely because, being
surrounded by five different nations using"
different tongues, and depending upon them
for commercial success, the Hollander is
compelled to speak English, German, and
French, and to understand Danes, Swedes,
and Norweigans. The Swiss merchant
must do business in French, English, German,
and Italian—and does. The Dutchman
in Ceylon, Java, the islands of the
South Seas, does not attempt to force the
natives to learn his own language; he
learns theirs and gets the business.
"The commercial value of language is
hard to figure. Considering the fact that
America's trade with non-English-speaking
countries amounts to about two and a
quarter billion dollars a year, it is evident
that being able to speak the language of
those countries counts heavily.
"This expansion of trade relations with
non-English-speaking countries accents the
fact that Americans are losing heavily
through neglecting the study of languages,
and yet striving to compete with German,
Jewish, Swiss, and Dutch merchants who
commence their preparation for business
with those countries by learning their languages.
"No country affords as general or as
thorough facilities for learning languages
as does the United States, and perhaps no
investment is as valuable in bringing quick
returns as knowledge of other languages—
especially German and Spanish. Yet we
are neglecting a basic asset in the commercial
world by assuming that our customers
ought to come to us and speak our language."
« AUBURN FOOTPRINTS «
ENTRANCE PROBLEMS
Colleges all over the United States are
facing the problem of whom to let enter
and whom not to let enter their doors. In
the University of Wisconsin by February,
1923, 11 percent of the class entering the
preceding fall had dropped out; in February,
1924, the corresponding figure for the
class which entered in the fall of 1923 was
13 percent. In Harvard only 76 percent
of the freshmen who registered in September,
1923, were promoted in good standing
at the end of the freshman year.
The colleges of Alabama, as well as all
other colleges of the country,, are watching
freshmen drop out each year after they
have registered and started on their college
career. This is one of the most difficult
problems that colleges are having to meet
at the present time.
Arthur J. Klein, chief, Higher Education
Division, Bureau of "Education, wrote an
article in the October issue of the School
Life, published at Washington, D. C, in
which he said that lack of ability is the
least important factor in accounting for
the loss of freshmen each year. He gave
over-enthusiasm for sports and other extracurricular
activities as perhaps tho most
frequent cause. His story, in part, was
given in the following words:
"Leaving the freshman almost entirely
to his own devices in making his entrance
into the official and social life of the institution
results in homesickness and discouragement
in useless effort and dependence
upon chance influences. Naturally his
fellow-freshmen and older students give
him a one-sided conception of college life,
a picture made up largely of athletics,
social life, and extra curricular employments.
The college authorities, the faculty,
and study, under such conditions, contend
upon unequal terms with "activities" in
presenting their claims to his_time and
attention. He has little direct personal
contact with college officials and official
purposes and that little is under what he
and 'his fellows regard as compulsion."
The difficulties in transition from high
school to college is a complaint justly made
by many jfreshmen who enter college.
There is an entirely new life, both socially
and in mode of thinking, upon entering
college.
Several institutions, following the lead
of the University of Maine, the University
of Rochester, and the Agricultural and Mechanical
college of Texas, which are pioneers
in the movement, have adopted the
device known as "freshman week" in order
to partially over-come the difficulties confronting
the freshman class. Auburn has
recently adopted such a plan and it has
proven thus far a success. The purpose of
the week is to acquaint the students with
the aims, opportunities, and customs of
the institution and to aid them in finding
the course in college they desire and have
the ability of mastering.
Much work has been done all over the
country in trying to find a solution to the
difficulties encountered by and with the
freshman class but to date there is a problem
involved. Attempts have been made
to solve the problem with psychological
tests but it has been found that these tests
do not give very accurate account of the
ability of a student and the work which
he will do in college. A report of his record
in school before reaching college is
more dependable than the results given by
Melvin Brod boasts of the fact that He
made the trip to Montgomery on a little
less than nothing. He has not given us
any light on the subject, but we understand
that he is a very adept pupil of the Hon.
Robt. Jaggard Leary, and is making great
strides in acquiring the knack of the execution
of the gentle art alluded to above.
While I am on the subject, I have been
requested to thank the Western of Alabama
for the buggy ride sustained by some five
score of students that did not go down on
the special. N
Nor are we hunting a suitable Alibi for
the Tulane game. Moral: BEAT TU-LANE,
FORGET L. S. U.
Lost: One right shoe, No. 10. Finder
please return to Peely Grant and receive
reward. (Editor's note: We think it was
one of his Sunday-go-to-meeting shoes.)
Mr. Balder, the photographer for the
Glomerata is complaining that he broke
his camera on a certain senior that he
"shot". We would suggest a heavy insurance
on the next one, as long as he stays
in Auburn.
Last week the "Light that Never Fails"
in the Ag bottom failed to burn. Charlie
Apps is nursing an injured knee that he
acquired in the rush.
We obtained this information from
James Price. We have yet to discover
his source but we have several clues, and
our sleuth, W. R. Hardin is earnestly at
work on these clues at the Zoo. We hope
to give you a full account of the scandal
pretty soon.
We have quite a bunch of politicians
among our Ag. students. We understand
that Rowe Johnson is politicing for a free
trip to Birmingham. We did all that we
could to help him along with it. Sorry you
did not get it, Rowe.
While we are speaking of Ags we would
suggest that they would get their heads
together and put a wood block pavement
between the main building and the Ag
building.
Doubtless you, gentle readers, have
heard numerous complaints about Auburn
THE ART OF GRATITUDE
Gratitude is one of the arts that invest
life with a tonic graciousness.
To perfect the practice of gratitude is
part of the technique of effective living.
Pierre Charron, an engaging old philosopher
of sixteenth century France, said
that "he who receives a good turn should
never forget it; he who does one should
never remember it."
This is an incisive observation on the
art of gratitude. Little need be added to
his counsel to the man who does a good
turn; but his "counsel to the man who receives
a good turn will stand a bit of clarification.
The real art of gratitude lies in the
ways and means by which we give evidence
of the fact we have forgotten a good
turn.
I suggest only one thing: The highest
expression of gratitude is not mere promptness
and profusion of spoken thankfulness.
Gratitude may so easily degenerate into
a merely talkative virtue; but genuine
gratitude cannot be measured by its garrulity;
the greatest gratitude is often reticent
and spare of speech.
The highest form of gratitude consists
in our confirming by our works the good
judgment of those who have done us a
good turn.:
The cheapest form of gratitude consists
in our acknowledging by our words the
good will of those who have done us a good
turn.
In these Autumn weeks, sober college
officials have, we may be sure, counselled
thousands of new students to write appreciative
letters to parents who have pinched
themselves to provide for their children
the opportunities of education. I venture
the guess, however, that gushing letters of
gratitude will prove the least satisfying
expression of gratitude to these self-sacrificing
parents.
I have been a father only a little more
than seven and a half years. That is not
long, but long enough for me to learn that
parents are not, as they are sometimes
pictured, spiritual usurers, whetting their
knives, demanding the pound of gratitude
playing dirty football this year. This is
not the Sports Page, but we cannot resist
saying that we, as Auburn supporters, have
no alibi to offer for our loss to L. S. U.
"Red" Roberts says he knows who broke
the camera, but that he is not going to tell.
Lost, Strayed or Stolen: One athletic
book. Finder please return to Ann Lichty.
As a little variety we had an automobile
race here the other day. "Rat" Collins
in his broken down Essex races William
Henry Harrison Putnam in his "machine"
(1924 model Ford, which looks every bit
its age). Unfortunately the Auburn Police
Department became aware of the fact
and both participants were arrested for
speeding. They were fined $10 and costs.
We understand that Putnam now has his
"machine" on sale as the fastest Ford in
Auburn. By the sworn statement of the
Auburn Police Department it will do over
forty miles per hour.
What next? We hear that "Red" Russell
has shown his effeminity by fainting when
he'was informed that he was pledged to
«he "Scabbard and Blades". We did not
think this of "Red", and we are exceedingly
sorry to hear it. Such action is unworthy
even of a Boy Scout, much less of one of
our red-blooded, red-headed he-officers of
the reserves.
We also hear that James Price decided
to give the co-eds a treat by stepping out
in knickers. He wont tell us what happens,
but shortly afterwards we noticed him in
long pants and his knickers unfurled to
the breeze from one of the bushes in front
of the Ag building.
Who was that Rat that was arrested
in Tuskegee for yelling "War Eagle" at
3:00 A. M. last Friday night?—Beg your
pardon—I mean Saturday morning.
There was intense interest on the part
of the members of the friendship council
last Sunday when they were entertained
by the Y. W. C. A. In a little business
session that was part of the meeting the
co-eds voted to have an all-night Camp this
week end (or weak end). There has been
much anticipation on the part of Rowe
Johnson, but to date Rowe has not been
able to find out where the hike will go.
Good luck Rowe.
a psychological test in most cases. Psychology
professors may disagree but until
they develop a more efficient test they will
find it rather tiresome to advance proof
which will hold water, so to speak. Psychologists
along with other educators may
some day solve the situation so thoroughly
that the freshman problem will no longer
be a problem. Those days are desirable
by all institutions of the land.,
from their children. It is part of the eternal
genuis of parenthood that parents find
a selfish satisfaction in sacrificing for
their children.
The debt of gratitude for the sacrifice
of parents has been discharged, not when
parental eyes are tearful over the sentimental
gratitude of their children, but
when parental eyes are twinkling over the
sound achievements of their children.
—GLEN FRANK.
Alma: "Did you visit Rochester on your
wedding trip?"
Helen: "I really don't know. You see,
Jack always bought the tickets."
Lawyer—Repeat, the words the defendant
used.
Witness—I'd rather not. They were not
fit words to tell a gentleman.
Lawyer-Then whisper them to the judge.
BULLETIN BOARD
Saturday, October 23
Auburn Tulane Football Game
Mainee, Langdon Hall, 2:30 p. m.
Sunday, October 24
At the several churches; Sunday
School 9:30; morning services 11:00
a. m.; Young People's organizations,
6:30; evening services 7:00 p. m.; Y.
W. C. A. meeting, Y. W. Hut, 1:30
p. m.
Monday, October 25
Auburn Players and Play Production
class, Y. W. Hut, 7:00 p. m.; Y.
Normal meeting, Y. M. C. A., 6:30
p. m.; S. A. M. E., Engineers room,
basement Main Building, 7:00 p. m.
Evans Literary Society, third floor
Main Building, 7:00 p. m.
Tuesday, October 26
Sophomore Current Events, 7:00
p. m.; Wirt, Websterian, and Wilson-ian
Literary Societies in their respective
rooms, third floor Main Building,
7:00 p. m.
Wednesday, October 27
A. I. E. E. room 200 Ramsay Hall;
A. S. C. E., room 201 Broun Hall;
Architectural Association, second
floor Main Building; Chemical Society,
Chemistry Building; and Ag
Club, Comer Hall, 7:00 p. m.
Thursday, October 28
Junior Senior Current Events,
7:00 p. m. '
MASS MEETING FOR AU-BURN-
SEWANEE GAME, 8:00 p. {
m., LANGDON HALL.
THE PLAINSMAN PAGE THREE
THE BIG STORE WITH THE LITTLE PRICES
HAGEDORN'S
Dry Goods, Ladies' Ready-to-Wear, Shoes
OPELIKA'S BEST STORE
SECOND LAYING
CONTEST ENDS
All the birds of the Second Alabama
Egg Laying contest will be
copped and shipped Monday, October
25, except the pens containing
birds that have a chance to make 290
eggs within the 52 weeks, according
to reports given today by John E.
Ivey, supervisor. Those pens retained
wil be shipped Monday morning
November 1.
The Third National Egg Laying
contest to be held in Auburn will begin
November 1. This contest will
be composed of 100 pens with 10 hens
to each pen, making a total of 1,000
birds. With each pen, two extra
birds, alternate rqd and white, are
sent to take care of sickness and
deaths. With these 200 extra birds;,
there wil be 1200 birds in the contest,
^ f o date there are still a few open
pens for the third contest but the
possibilities are that the applications
by November 1 will more than fill
these. The breeds represented will
be approximately the same as in the
secon dcontest with the exception
that Brown Leghorns and Blue An-dalusions
will not have representatives.
There are six pens in the second
contest which have made a record
sufficient to keep them until November
1 in order to get a full record of
/the outstanding individuals and pens
of the contest. These pens are:No..
54, owned by Riley and Kintner; No.
4 of Marshall Farm; No. 39 of Egg-line
Farm, No. 62, owned by Robert
E. Martin, No. 72 owned by Mrs. D.
T. Tatum. and No. 49 of Lee Poultry
Farm.
It looks now as if there will be two
300 egg hens this year. White Leghorn
N. 381, owned by Eggline
Farm of Florence, Alabama, has a
record of 293 eggs to her credit to
date.
Riley and Kintner's White Leghorn
No. 538 has a record of 316
eggs. The alternate Red of Lee
Poultry Farm is pushing the 300 egg
mark very close by having to her credit
289 cggi.
OF BIRMINGHAM
AUBURN BRANCH
—In the—
IDEAL LAUNDRY
TAU OMEGA CHI
GOES NATIONAL
On October 8 and 9 the Beta chapter
of Tau Omega Chi was installed
at the University of Alabama by a
group from the Auburn" chapter. This
social fraternity was founded here on
October 13, 1924 and has from the
beginning aimed towards this end.
This year three former students
of Auburn who were members while
jt was local on this campus organized
another group at the University. In
September they petitioned the Alpha
chapter and a charter was granted.
The installing officers were T. S.
Huff, J. L. Carter, T. L. Mosley, and
E. F. Williams. Other Auburn men
attending were W. D. Horton, H. F.
Kindig, Wr R. Padgett, L. W. Perry,
and R. L.- Brumbach.
After the Convention was held in
which two Auburn men were elected
to the Grand Council, W. P. Brown
as national President; and E. F . Williams
as Secretary-Treasurer.
AG. CLUB NEWS
Comer Hall was filled as usual
Wednesday night when the program
began with "How I Feel as a Freshman"
by (Rat) O. N. Andrews. Rat
Andrews very vividly told how it
feels to be a freshman in colege. He
said that there is a vast difference
in being a freshman in high school
and college. He concluded by saving
that the upperclassmen were not bad,
and that he was enjoying being a
freshman, even if he did get at the
broad end of a paddle very often.
"Fighting Derelicts" was ably discussed
by Culver DeLoach. He described
how these terrors of the ocean
were a menace to shipping and pas-senger
vessels, and how the United
fighting them by having the Coast
Guard hunt them out and destroy or
sink them.
Miss Hazel A rant gave an interesting
talk on "William A. Pope", head
of the largest piping contract business
in the world. ' Miss Arant reviewed
Mr. Pope's life, and told how
he rose to be the head of the largest
business of its kind in the world by
being sympathetic, friendly, and honest
in all dealings. ,
"Thanksgiving" was " forcibly
brougt to the attention of the club
when J. R. Sudduth talked "Turkeys".
Sudduth described turkey farming on
the Texas prairies. Texas raises
one tenth of all the turkeys grown
in the United States, and they are
often driven to market in flocks numbering
ten thousand, he said.
S: o- jjgf
"Save Our Soles"
That's Our Job
<^he
Varsity Shoe Shop
W. M. ASKEW, *02, Prop.
REGULAR MEET
OF WILS0NIAN
HELD TUESDAY
The regular meeting of the Wil-sonian
Literary Society was held at
7:00 o'clock Tuesday night in room
301 Main building with sixty-four
members present. The program was
very interesting and was enjoyed by
all.
"Our Worftr" court membership in
peril", brought out and discussed by
J. N. Nelms, was a very interesting
topic, especially fo those who object
to our entrance into the worjd court.
Nelms showed that our leaders are
getting the question very tangled in
Washington.
"Rat" Hubert Wooten seemed well
prepared on the topic "America's
last prestige in Europe". He brought
out the prestige America has
won with the European powers, then
showed how we are about to lose it.
Startling the members with his
Cutting subject. "Eve Blamed again
for Evil in Eden", C. C. Phillips sent
pain and anger into the ranks of the
co-eds. "Co-eds corrupt the good
morals of college men", Phillips
brought forth, and "even a St. Anthony
would renounce his heritage
for the plesh pots of the campus.
The college once paid attention to the
town girl, but today he spends it all
with the co-ed. Once they were not
so popular but today, with their
pretty clothes and charming chatter,
they even entice a campus saint to
renounce his life ambition. But the
whole matter' is traced to the naturalistic
philosophy and new psychology
which they get at college, and but
half digest, out of this getting a
half baked philosophy of their own.
'But Phillips says he is not against
the co-ed and is not to blame for this
topic, laying his blame on Wilfred
O. Cross, a student at IllinoisT University
and F. E. Bertram, chairman
of the Wilsontan Society program
committee.
Joe Palmer gave some interesting
jokes; George Stafford listed "What
Literature can do for me," and W. H.
Phelps brought the last entertainment
to the members with his hard
jokes on the members themselves.
A.I.E.E. MEETING
IS ADDRESSED BY
DEAN WILM0RE
Some of the Electrical Engineer
ing students proved to be quite lucky
last Wednesday r.ight. That is the
ories who came out to the regular
weekly meetings -of the A. I. E. E.
This luck came in the form of an address
by Dean Wilmore, who gave
a very interesting account of the life
and works of John A. Brashier. He
called his talk "A Successful Life"
and proved it by this great man, who
though only aTmill wright and pos
essing only a common school educa
tion rose to such heights by his illustrious
work that before the end of his
life six prominent colleges honored
him by conferring Doctors Degrees.
To add to this he attained the highest
honor to which any Mechanical
Engineer can aspire, that of President
of the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers. The lessons
that Dean drew from this was that
to be sucessful, a man must be an
untiring worker^ and possess a congenial
home, robust health, and the
ability to make and retain friends.
In Mowing the plan to get our
members more familiar with every
day engineering subjects, that of
having someone to discuss his summer
work. Mr. T. S. Lynch was an
employee of the Cox Electrical Engineering
and Supply Co. of Mobile
Alabama. His work consisted of rewinding
armature, estimating, drafting,
and inspecting. He illustrated
his talk with diagrams and sketches
on the board, explaining the unique
description of the State Docks Cotton
Warehouse, and the new U. S.
Quarantine Station. This concluded
the program for the night.
TOO TIMID
When Anthony left Cleopatra why
didn't Julius Caesar?
SOME SPEED
They say that the girls out in
Texas are so fast that one girl plays
pitcher and catcher on the same baseball
team.
—Gargile.
Flapper Mabel says: "I have walked
home from so many automobile
rides that I think I'm entitled to
a "Rhodes scholarship."
ABUL THE BUL-BUL AMEER
Oh. The sons of the prophet are
hardy and bold
And quite unaccustomed to fear,
But the bravest of all was the -man
whom they called
ABUL THE BUL-BUL AMEER
If they wanted a man to encourage
the van
Or to shout hoo-loo-llo, in the rear
Or to storm a redoubt they had only
to shout
For ABDUL THE BUL - BUL
AMEER
There are heroes aplenty of name
and of fame
In the ranks that lead by the Tsar
But of all, the most reckless of name
and of fame -|
Was IVAN SKIVINSKY SKIVAR
He could imitate Irving, play euchre
and' pool
And perform on the Spanish guitar
In fact quite the cream of the Muscovite
team
Was IVAN SKIVINSKI SKIVAR
One morning the Russian had shouldered
his gun
And put on his most cynical sneer
When going down town he happened
to run
Into ABUL THE BUL-BUL
AMEER
Said the Bul-bul, "Young man,, is
your life then so-dull
That you're anxious to end your
career;
For, infidel, know that you've trod
on the toe.
Of ABUL THE BUL-BUL
AMEER."
Said the Russian, "My friend, your
remarks in the end,
Will only prove futile I fear;
For I mean to imply that you're going
to die
Mister ABUL THE BUL-BUL
AMEER."
Then the Bul-bul drew out his trusty
chibouque
And shouting out "Allah akbar!"
Being also intent upon slaughter he
went
For IVAN SKIVINSKI SKIVAR
And when just as the knife was eiuU
ending his life
And Abdul had shouted "Huzza"
He found himself struck by that subtile
calamuck
Bold IVAN SKIVINSKI SKIVAR
The Muscovite maiden her lone vigil
keeps
'Neath the light of the cold northern
star
And the name that she murmurs as
ever she weeps
Is IVAN SKIVINSKI SKIVAR
There's a grave where the wave of
the Danube flows
And on it characters clear
"Stranger, remember to pray for the
soul
Of ABUL THE BUL-BUL
AMEER."
For tha sons of the prophet are hardy
and bold
And quite unaccustomed to fear
But the bravest of all was the man
whom they called '-»
ABUL THE BUL-BUL AMEER.
—Field Artillery Song.
HOT DOGS MUST
BE TESTED FOR
PURITY IN FUTURE
New York, Oct. 22—Armed sentinels
who halt toothsome hot-dogs,
challenge, then admit them to camp
are conjured up by publication today
of new Army regulations requiring
rigid examination of the popular and
succulent Coney'Island delicacy before
serving to soldiers.
As in days* of yore the Regular
may take his frankfurter and roll or
leave it alone. But now if he decides
to indulge in a savory, mustard-smeared
"doggie," the K. P. will trot
out only choice specimens which have
stood the acid-test of Army regulations.
Hot-dog inspections are not to be
added to the numerous Saturday
morning duties of the Regular Army
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Following a showing "of an excellent
display of agricultural and farm
home products at the Birmingham
State Fair, the extesion service of
the Alabama Polytechnic Institute,
Auburn, will have another big exhibit
at the Montgomery State Fair,
October" 25-30.
Preparatory to the Montgomery
exhibit a special committee was selected
and this committee has been at
work continuously in collecting products
for the exhibit and making
plans for it. W O. Winstoivdistrict
demonstration agent, is chairman of
the committee and other members
are: M. H. Pearson, E. C. Easter, T.
A. Sims, Miss Helen Johnston, Miss
Elizabeth Forney and Miss Elizabeth
"Mauldin.
The exhibit, will include a large
number of agricultural products «nd
farm home products and also many
charts and large pictures and other
things to make it attractive and valuable.
The work of club boys and club
girls of central and south Alabama
will be featured, the boys showing
cotton and corn and the girls showing
canned products, clothing and
other projects conducted by them.
The home demonstration display
will include exhibits in clothing, nutrition
and food preservation with
charts and maps illustrating the
growth' of this work since it began
in 1911.
In the clothing booth there will be
an poster with a picture of two women
on it, one dressed properly and
the clothes of the other showing poor
taste inflection and make-up. The
women are supposed to be in conversation,
and posters on which the questions
and answers of these women
will be printed will be rotated. Miss
Josephine Eddy, clothing specialist^
is preparing this exhibit.
The canning budget idea, as worked
out by Miss Pearl Jones, will be
presented by 12 club girls, showing
the amount and variety of canned
products necessary for one person
for one year.
An exhibit in nutrition work will
be made by Miss Certie Reynolds
Two dolls will be used. One of these
dolls represents a properly nourished
child and the other illustrates the
effects of allowing a child to eat anything
it chooses. Proper and improper
diets for growing children will be
shown on posters.
In addition to the fat steers shown
by the- department of animal husbandry,
a display will be made by
F. W. Burns of the proper feed for
a dairy cow for one day. He will
show also the feed that the average
cow in Alabama receives.
In the poultry exhibit a contrast
will be made of the methods of raising
chickens properly and improperly.
A miniature house built according
to an Auburn plan with purebred
chickens in it will be shown on
the other side.
The agricultural engineering department
will present a modern water
plant and the old method of getting
water on farms. An illustration
will be given of proper and improper
sewage disposal.
Otto Brown, extension forester,
will show the effects of erosion on
unforested areas and he will also
have in his exhibit a miniature forest
properly thinned.
Different varieties and types of
apples- will be one of the main features
of the horticultural exhibit. S.
II. Gibbons, extension horticulturist,
has prepared 36 boxes, all of which
were grown in Alabama. Spraying
outfits and materials will be included.
Plant diseases and their control
measures will be included in an exhibit
prepared by Dr. L. E. Miles.'
Special attention will be given to diseases
attacking cotton and fruits.
The department of entomology will
display bee equipment and will -give
demonstrations in bee culture. Drawings
of the cotton hopper and other
harmful insects will be ..shown. This
exhibit is being prepared by W. A.
Ruff in and Prof. J. M. Robinson.
F. W. Gist and J. D. Pope will
present charts showing comparison
of crop yields for different years,
and other phases of agricultural economics.
Watch for Cupid.
Mercer University has passed a
ruling that every unexcused absence
from class cuts down the credits of
the pupil taking the cut.
Time was when all a girl had tp do
»et on the stage was to show her
ability.
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The extent-to which college courses
in economics and business administration
enable students to solve practical
business problem^ is to be measured
this fall by Senator Arthur Capper,
of Kansas, and a group of business
experts.
Senator Capper, author of a bill
to end destructive price wars, heads
a committee seeking the best solutioi
of the price-cutting evil. Suggestions
have been sought from students and
professors of colleges in all parts of
the United States. The student or
professor who presents the suggestion
of most practical value will not only
receive a money prize of $1000 for
his ideas but will have the satisfaction
of seeing them adopted as the basis
of action by business men and legislators.
The special prize of $1000 has been
offered by Dr. Edward Plaut, New
York manufacturer, specifically for
he best college plan for the maintenance
of standard retail prices.
"What we are after," said Dr. Plaut
in sponsoring the competition, "is a
real solution of this trade problem.
The answer is vital to the future success
of American industry. The
metnod of presenting the plan is
not retoric. A large number of men
in wholesale and retail trade have
already submitted their plans. They
are thinking clearly and constructively
on this important question and
show good business judgment. I am
interested to see how the winning
college plan compares with the best
suggestions from business men."
Dr. Plaut is a graduate of Princeton
and received his doctor's degree
from Columbia. As both a college
man and a business man, he is interested
in seeing whether the better
plans come from American colleges
or from the ranks of trade itself.
Details of the contest, which closes'
November 1, have been sent to professors
of economics and business administration.
The jury of award,
headed . by Senator Capper, includes
Mrs. J. Bordon Harriman, chairman
of the National Consumers League;
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PAGE FOUR
THE PLAINSMAN
Roll Back the Green Wave
Tigers Lose Hard
Fought Game to L.S. U.
Crampton Bowl was the scene of
one of the biggest upsets of football
dope in the Southern Conference
thus far this season. It was
truly a big day for Mike Donahue
as he sat on the sidelines and saw
his team get a 10-0 decision over
the Auburn Tiger. Auburn started
a team that has received the name
of "shock troops" and before they
" could get functioning right Haynes
and Connell, two stalwart backs of
the Louisiana team had plunged the
line for a touchdown and Neesom had
kicked for extra point. A few minutes
later this same Neesom made a
perfect placement kick for the last
scoring of the game. Snyder and
Fisher showed up excellent and made
a good impression on all who witnessed
the game. Many questionable
penalties inflicted on Auburn kept
those backs form getting in a series
of runs,which in all probability would
.. have accounted for some scoring. It
was truly a big day for the referee
as he penalized the Plainsmen on
every possible pretense. It must be
said however that Donahue had a
team against his former tutors that
fought with grim determination and
with a spirit that adds glory to the
institution they represent.
First Quarter
Auburn won the toss up and chose
to kick off. Wattwood booted the
oval 38 yards to Haynes, who returned
for 18. After three whacks
at Auburn's line, the Lonisianians
decided to kick and Mason shot the
ball to Moulton on the latter's ten-yard
stripe,who returned ten. Moulton,
after twoattempts at the flanks,
punted 36 yards to Haynes, who signalled
for a fair catch.
Babers elected to kick and the ball
traveled to Allen on the 17-yard line.
Allen fumbled and L. S. U. recevered.
Haynes hit the center of the line
for a two-yard gain, after which the
Losisiananians were penalized fifteen
yeards for holding.
At this time the ball was on L. S.
U.'s 30 yard stripe. A forward pass,
Godfrey to Mason, netted 16 yards
while another one failed and the ball
went over to Auburn on the 10-yard
line.
Moulton immediately punted, the
ball traveling 44 yards to Mason, who
signalled for a fair catch. Babers
elected to kick again and the oval
spiralled out of bounds on the 20-
yard line. Ellis then skirted left end
for seven yards and was followed by
Moulton and Turner who added the
needed yardage for first down.
Ellis crashed left tackle for two
to start the second drive, but another
crash failed and then Moulton decided
to punt. Pat booted the ball 47
yards to Mason, who returned nine.
It was L. S. U.'s ball on her 27-yard
line. Connell smashed center for a
couple and then the fleet-footed Mason
traveled around his right end for
38 yarcis, behind perfect interference.
The ball,' after this, was on Auburn's
32-yard line in L. S. U.'s posession.
After Colnell had failed to gain,
the husky lad took the next two
crashes for eleven yards and another
first down.
This placed the oval on Auburn's
21-yard line. Godfrey and Mason
soon added another first down and
the ball was on Auburn's seven-yard
stripe. With a touchdown in sight,
-Haynes tore loose through the line
for two and was followed by Connell
who skirted his right end for
the initial score of the game. •
Neesom added the extra point from
placement and the count was 7 to 0
in favor of L. S. U. The quarter
ended as Neesom's boot traveled
throught the goal posts.
In spite of the touchdown the Auburn
cheering section went wild,
cheering the Plainsmen on to better
efforts.
Second Quarter
Moulton kicked off to Hinkey
Haynes on L. S. U.'s ten-yard line
and the fast-stepping lad returned
for 34 yards. It wasL. S. U.'s ball
on her 44-yard line. "Pop" Paterson
replaced Market at center for Auburn.
The local lad got a big ovation
from the many Montgomerians present.
Conr.ell ripped through center
for two and they with Godfrey garnered
nine more for first down. At
this juncture time was called for
Auburn.
After Pruett had nailed Haynes,
Godfrey and Connell made first down
through guard. Godfrey was still
active and he tore off another five
around left end and followed up with
a smash at right guard for two. The
husky chap had made nineteen yards
in three tries.
Godfrey, Connell and Neesom soon
chalked up another first down to
place the ball on the 21-yard stripe.
Godfrey rammed left tackle for two
and Connell tried the same place, but
for only one.
The Auburn line was beginning to
show better strength, as Baskin had
dashed through and tossed Godfrey
for athree-yard loss. Here the Lou-isianians,
after a conference decided
to try for a placement, and Neesom,
standing on his 25-yard line, sent the
ball squarely through the posts for
the three points.
The count then stood L. S. U. 10,
Auburn 0.
Pat Moulton again kicked off and
the ball fell on the ten-yard line and
Haynes picked it up and raced back
for 22 yards. Godfrey smashed at
left tackle for nil, with Ellis nailing
him hard. Godfrey was thrown for
another loss, six yards, on an attempted
end run and then Auburn drew a
penalty for being off side. The ball
was on the 38-yard stripe and it was
second down. Connell immediately
got back the needed distance, however
when he smashed through the line.
Haynes shot at left tackle for one
and was f ollowed^ by Durrett, who
skirted left end for fourteen, only
to have the play called back when
both elevens were offside.
Durrett failed to do an y damage
in Wattwood's territory and then
Mason punted over the goal line, 53
yards. Shotts went in for the Auburn
captain, Paul Turner, and Snider
and Fisher subbed for Ellis and Allen.
The Auburn rooters gave out a bog
cheer when the ten seconders stepped
out on the field. Vineyard replaced
Babers, of L. S. U.
It was Auburn's ball on her own
20-yard line. Fisher skirted right
end for seven years and then Snider
tore loose around left for 23. It
was a sad tale, however, as the referee
called the play back and penalized
Auburn 15 yards for holding.
Haynes intercepted Fisher's pass on
Auburn's 35-yard line and was stopped
cold in his tracks. L. S. U. drew
a penalty on the next play for being
effside and then a pass from Godfrey
was intercepted by Shotts on Auburn's
.30-yard line.
Auburn was the victim of another
bad break when Moulton shot a neat
pass to Wattwood for 31 yards, only
to have the play called back again
for an offside penalty. Then Mason
intercepted Moulton's pass on Auburn's
47-yard line. Paterson stopped
him in his tracks. A pass from Godfrey
to Connell was intercepted, and
then Connell hit left guard for one.
On another pass, Godfrey to Haynes,
Fisher was in the way and the hall
went over to Auburn on her 35-yard
line.
Tuxworth then replaced Moulton at
quarter for the Plainsmen and sailed
over left guard for four. A lateral
pass, Snider to Tuxworth, netted 22
yards and the ball was on L. SyU.'s
37-yard line. Fisher smashed at left
tackle for four and then Hodges of
Auburn went in for Tuxworth. "Bull"
McFaden and Emmett Sixemore both
insisted at this moment that L. S. U.
was rapidly becoming rapidly dismantled.
A pass by Fisher failed and
another one, and Auburn was penalized
five yards. Another pass by
Hodges was intercepted by Godfrey.
Nelson went in for Hodges. Snider
got off" on a 13-yard jaunt around
left end on a reverse play. It was
a beautiful run. Nelson then duplicated
with a 14-yrd spurt on a lateral
pass from Fisher.
The ball was then on L. S. U.'s 7-
yard line. Fisher was thrown for a
loss by Tinsley and then Burns came
in for Wattwood. Haynes intercepted
Fisher's side pass as the half
ended. Another bad break for Auburn.
The score at this time still stood
L. S. U. 10, Auburn 0.
Third Quarter
The Auburn squad was the first
to take the field during the half
while the Louisianians followed closely
behind. Both teams appeared fired
with determination.
Dimmick went in for Council, at
fullback for L. S. U. Wattwood went
it for Burns of Auburn.
L. S. U. elected to kick off to
Auburn and Dimmick kicked to the
12 yard line to Snider who returned
to his 32 yard line. Snider hit left
end for 18 yards. McFaden said
they couldn't be stopped, so did Size-more,
incidentally. Fisher was held
for no gain. Nelson, on a fake through
center, carried the ball for 14 yards
before he was tackled. Fisher lost
a yard at right end. A pass Fisher
to Baskin netted 15, yards.
The ball was on L. S. U.'s 25-yard
line. Shotts went off left tackle for
one yard. Fisher's pass to Snider
failed. Snider failed at left 'end.
Another pass from Fisher failed and
the ball wenf over to L. S. U. on
the 25 yard line.
Auburn had made three consecutive
first downs. ; %
Connell hit left guard for two
yards", and then center for one. Mason
punted 30 yards to Snider who
returned 18 yards. Auburn's ball
on-L. S. U.'s 41-yard line. Snider
made first down in two plays, netting
11 yards. Auburn was the victim of
another penalty, 15 yards for holding.
Nelson was held for no gain. The
ball at the time was on L. S. U.'s
48 yard line. Fisher went over right
tackle for 8 yards. Nelson punted
for 15 yards to Mason who picked
it up and was downed in his tracks.
L. S. U.'s ball on her own 27-yard
line. Connell hit left tackle for two.
Connell hit left guard for only one.
Time was called for a fight between
two of the spectators in the concrete
bleachers. The police seemed to have
matters well under control.
Durrett hit right end for nine but
botli teams were offside and the play
was called back. Mason punted to
Nelson who took the ball on his own
38 yard line and returned for four.
Auburn's ball on her own 34 yard
line.
Shotts made three at center.
Fisher made three at the same place.
Snider hit lefC tackle for six and
first down.
Ball on Auburn's 48-yard line.
A pass Fisher to Baskin netted 15
years. Time was called for L. S. U.
and Referee Moriarty was forced to
lay on the gorund as his assistants
gave attention to his sprained underpinning.
His leg seemed to be ailing
considerably. An ankle had to
be taped.
Hodges went in for Nelson at
quarter for Auburn. Snider hit center
for four. On a triple pass Wattwood
failed to gain. Time was called
again for L. S. U. Tinsley was
hurt but soon took his feet and was
ready for more. Fisher hit right end
for three. Tuxworth went in for
Hodges. A forward pass, Fisher to
Snider, netted nine and first down.
Ball on L. S. U.'s 17 yard line. Tuxworth
slipped through center for
four. Vineyard went in for Babers
of L. S. U.
Shotts was stopped after gaining
two yards through left guard. Fisher
fumbled and the ball skeeted out
of bounds as it crosed the line for
a touchback. The ball was brought
out to the 20 yard line.
Connell made five through center.
Haynes made two over left guard.
Haynes.. made two over left tackle
and missed first down by six inches.
Chandler of L. S. U. went in for
Gravenburg. Mason punted on his
own 30yard line 43 yards to Tuxworth
who was held for no gain by
Tinsley as the quarter ended.
Fourth Quarter
Play was resumed with the ball on
Auburn's 37-yard line. Fisher failed
at left tackle. Tuxworth pierced center
for two years] Auburn was penalized
five yards for being offside.
A pass from Fisher failed. Moulton
wentin for Tuxworth.
Moulton punted 40 yards to Mason
who signalled for a fair catch. Connell
hit left guard for two but both
teams were offside. Durrett skirted
right end for five. Haynes went
over left tackle for three. Mason
punted 40 to Moulton who returned
7, bieng tackled by Durrett. Mason
slapped Fisher's pass into Wilson's
hands and it was L. S. U's ball on
Auburn's 42 yard line.
Mason'hit center for one yard. On
a latter pass, Godfrey hit left end for
three yards, but L. S. U. was penalized
15 .yards for holding, and it was
second down, 20 to go on L. S. U's
42 yard line. Haynes netted eight
yards around left end on fake kick
formation. Mason punted 34 yards
to Moulton who returned five.
Captain Turner replaced Bolton
Shotts for Auburn. Burns went in
for Watwood. Snider was held for
no gain on a double pass around left
end. Fisher hit right tackle for one
yard. Moulton's pass was incomplete.
Moulton punted 50 yards to Haynes
who was downed in his tracks.
Haynes lost three at Burn's end. Ingram
went in for Baskin of Auburn.
Haynes hit left tackle for four.
Mason kicked 35 yeards to Moulton
who was held to a standstill. Auburn's
ball on her 33 yard line. Fisher
failed at left end. Snider went
through right tackle for four. A
pass, Fisher to Burns, was incomplete.
Moulton kicked 41 yards to
Mason who signaled for a fair catch
on his own 22 yard line.
' Connell was thrown for three yards
loss by Salter. Connell smashed left
guardj,for one yard. Mason kicked
32 yards to Auburn's 48 yard line the
ball'being declared dead by the referee.
Fisher hit left tackle for three.
Turner went over right guard for
three. Ellis replaced Snider for Auburn.
Captain Turner hit left guard
for four yards and first down.
Auburn's ball on her 44 yard
stripe. Fisher rammed left tackle
for sevenT Time was called for L.
S. U. Pierce and Earnest went in
for Carter and Howard, Auburn
guards. r>
A pass Fisher to Burns, netted 13
yards and first down.
Auburn's ball on L. S. U's 35 yard
line. Fisher busted aroundt right end
for 12 yards. Ellis failed to take
his interference and netted only
three off left tackle when a touchdown
was in sight. Ellis was held
for no gain at left tackle. Turner
smashed left guard for one yard.
Turner failed to make first down by
inches and the ball went overto L. S.
U. on her two yard line.
Haynes failed to gain at right
guard. Connell failed at center then
Mason punted 40 yards to Moulton
Moulton returned four.
The ball was on L. S. U's 36 yard
line. E. James went in for Ingram.
Spinks went in for Salter. Fisher's
pass was incomplete. Fisher's second
pass was intercepted by Connell on
L. S. U's 33 yard line. Haynes hit
left guard for five. Pruett went in
for Cunningham. Swanson replaced
Durrett, L. S. U. flankman just as the
game ended..
Line-up:
Auburn — Wattwood, left end;
Pruett, left tackle; Long, left guard;
Market, center; Howard, right guard
Andres, right tackle; Baskin, right
end; Moulton, quarterback; Ellis
left half; Allen, right half; Turner,
fullback.
L. S. U.—Durrett, left end; Babers,
left tackle; Kinsley, left guard;
S. Morgan, center; Wilson, right
guard; Neesom, right tackle; McCall,
right end; Mason, quarterback; Connell,
left half; Godfrey, right half;
Haynes, full back.
Score by periods:
Auburn 0 0 0^ 0— 0
L. S. U. 7 3 0 0—10
. . F i r s t Downs—Auburn 12, L. S. U.
6.
Scoring — Touchdown, Connell;
placement, Neesom.
Officials — Haxton "(Ole Miss),
head linesman; Moriarity (Mt. St.
Mary's), refree; Forth'ier (Washington
State), field judge; Powell
(Wisconsion), umpire.
Substitutions: Auburn, Snider for
Allen, Fisher for Ellis, Shotts for
Turner, Tuxworth for Moulton,
Hodges for Tuxworth, Nelson for
Hodges, Burns for Wattwood, Wattwood
for Burns, Hodges for Nelson,
Tuxworth for Hodges, Moulton for
Tuxworth, Turner for Shotts, Burns
for Wattwood, Ingram for Baskin,
Ellis for Snider, Earnest for Carter,
E. James for Ingram, Spinks for Salter,
Pierce for Howard, Pruett for
Cunningham.
' L. S. U. Grayvonberg for McCall,
Vineyard for Barbers, Dominick for
Connell, Connell for Dimmick, Vineyard
for Baders, Chandler for Grayvonberg,
Swanson for Durrett.
Officials:' Moriarty (Mt^ Mary's
College). Referee, Howell (Wiscon-
Auburn and
Howard Rats
Scrap to 6-6 tie
Last Saturday was "Donahue Day"
in -Montgomery and came very near
to being "Bull P*p" day in Birmingham.
While the big gang was taking
that heartbreaking defeat at the
hands of L. S. U. the Rats were fighting
hard to stave off defeat at the
hands of the Howard Rats. Doped
to win this game by a large score,
the Rats found themselves fighting
with their backs to the wall to get
by with a tie game to their credit.
It seems that the Rats are in line for
some criticism just at this time because
of certain actions of some members
of the squad on this trip. Perhaps
their showing against Howard
Rats, a disappointing one it was, can
be attributed to some of their actions
that are not exactly in line with
strict training rules. This temporary
lay-off was perhaps the outgrowth
of over confidence, a thing that will
ruin any team. The team seemed to
be slow to wake up to the task that
was really theirs in this game and
by the time they did the Pups had a
taste of Tiger blood and were hard to
handle. The old drive and heady
football that so evident in the Marion
game was noticeably lacking in
this game. Many mistakes on the
part of the field generals were chalked
up while the line did not have
that charge that carried the heavier
Marion line down the field backwards.
It is true that the Howard touchdown
came as a result of what might be
called a break of the game but nevertheless
it was legal and served as
the necessary margin to stave off defeat.
The Rats think they should
have had at least one more score and
we agree with them but it was not
forthcoming so we have to take the
game as it was 6 all nobody lost, but
our Rats won because they know now
that football teams have to be beat
on the field and not by dope on past
games.
The second chapter of Rat football
history is now to be closed. It
can be said that it is far from what
was expected a few days ago, but it
contains facts that should be of benefit
to all concerned. It was expected
that the Rats would beat Howard by
a very impressive score but they had
be content with a tie game and thankful
that they did not get heat. They
should have learned a lesson though
that will be of great value to them
all through their future football
career; that football games have to
be won on the field. Some of the
playeds were almost discouraged over
the showing made and layed the
cause to the slack training tactics of
some members of the team. Every
man on the squad should now realize
the need for strict adherence to
the training rules and the laws of
nature that pertain to good health.
It is not our place to give the Rats
a lecture on how to keep fit, but because
so- much has been said about
their carelessness about their physical
selves it seems only fair that
we should call their attention to it.
We are trying to give a correct lineup
on the team and this requires
telling some thing that could be left
out.
The season is young yet and in
spite of the reversal of form the Rats
are expected to come back strong and
do their stun5 as they should. The
next game is with Oglethorpe Rats
in Montgomery October 30. This
game will be a preleminary to the
Auburn-Swanee game in that it will
be played in the morning and the varsity
game in the afternoon. Hard
work is now the regular program and
will be for several days in order
to have the team in readiness for
this game. Dope on the young Petrels
is lacking but they claim they can be
counted on to furnish plenty of opposition.
To the Rats we say, one
game does not ruin a season, and_we
are counting on you to come back
in this next affair and show that old
stuff that we know you have. There
is only one team that can beat you
and that is yourselves. COME ON
RATS!
sin). Umpire, Sevton (Ole Miss).
Head linesman, Forthier (Washington
State).
With Our Gridiron Foes
More interest was shown in the
Alabama-Georgia Tech contest last
Saturday than in any other game in
the South. A remarkable passing
attack won the Crimson Tide. Alabama
outclassed Tech in every department
except in punting and even
there Tech did not have a wide margin.
The Yellow Jackets made two
first downs, which tells the whole story
of their offense. They were unable
to gain over 'Bama's line and
there was no circling the ends. On
the other hand, Alabama gained almost
at will and threw passes when
she got ready. Marshall, right end,
who seemed to be everywhere at once,
was the star for the Jackets.
Tulane was completely outplayed
at New York City and lost to New
York University by a score of 21 to
0. Three long marches down the
field ending in touchdowns did the
work.
For the first time in history Fur-nj*
m defeated the University of Georgia.
The Bulldogs made a desperate
rally in the last quarter, but Furman
had gained a lead too great to be
overcome. Long runs won for the
Purple Hurricane. One for 48 yards
in the second quarter made the first
score; the other came when a pass
was intercepted and run back 97
yards. The final score was 14 to 7.
Howard, using second-string men
most of the game, won. from the Jacksonville
State Normal, 13 to 0. Bancroft,
hero of the game with Auburn,
scored both touchdowns and kicked
goal after the first. He put the first
one over by gaining 45 yards on two
successive plays and the last on a
line buck after the ball had been carried
steadily down the field.
Chattanooga and Oglethorpe battled
to a 14-to-14 tie in one of the
roughest games of the season.^ Each
team registered 15 first downs. Whenever
either team would take the ball
a steady march down the field to the
opponents' 20-yard line Would result,
when the defense would stiffen
and the ball would go over. Barrett
and Newbern made several pretty
runs for Chattanooga.
Clemson and Sewanee did not have
games schedule!. The Sewanee varsity
spent the afternoon playing the
Rat team,, winning handily, 48 to 0,
while Clemson took a much-needed
rest. Marquette took one from St.
Louis by 28 to 0.
Tigers Had
Hard Week
Of Practice
Beginning Monday afternoon and
continuing through Thursday, the
Tiger coaching staff has worked hard
with the squad each afternoon. Some
of the plays have been changed and
some new ones have been given.
Synder who is already a star back
has practiced placement kicks several
afternoons. If he is successful in
these it will add a great deal to his
merits in the backfield.
Coach Morey carried about two
elevens to New Orleans. Instead of
the regular Thursday night mass
meeting, the student body followed
the band to the station and gave
Sthtse Tigers a send-off to victory.
The probable line-up for the Tu-iane
game is.
Burns, Left end.
Pierce, Left Tackle. ,
Carter, Left Guard.
Paterson, Center.
Cunningham, Right guard.
Pruitt, Right tackle.
Ingram, Right End.
Moulton,, Quarter back
Fisher, Left half.
Ellis, Right Half.
Shotts. Fullback.
The students at Furman have gone
in for old, delapidated automobiles
of all sorts. They are demanding
cars of any and all descriptions. Any
thing that will run on gasoline, kerosene,
Tanlac, or Moonshine liquor, is
said to be looked upon with favor by
the students. The widespread interest
in football is given as the reason
for this suddon popularity of the
lowly rejuenated cars.
Girls, if you want a husband, use
your heads and riot your necks.--
They were sitting in the hammock.
"If I should hiss you would you
scream?'' he asked cautiously.
"Well," she replied coyly, "If you
did it properly, I don't see how I
could."—Tiger.
GRIDIRON GAB
Now that the L. S. U. game is history,
followers of the Auburn Bengals
are casting skeptical eyes toward
New Orleans and the strong
Tulane team,-wondering if the Tiger
can pull a comeback after the drubbing
received at the hands of Donahue's
clan. This column sees no material
reasons for pessimism over the
outcome of the game in the Cresent
City. It is true that the Tulane
Greenies are considered a much better
team than L. S. U. but we also
believe the Tigers are capable of
putting up, a far better fight than
they did la^t week at Cramton Bowl.
Everyone who saw the clash of
Tiger against Tiger last week feels
that the Plainsman have t team better
than the Louisianians. The defeat
is attributed partly to the fact
that the Auburn boys were prone to
realize that they were up against a
good team". Auburn's backfield with
Snyder, Fisher, Nelson, and Shotts
cer'tinly was superior to anything
Donahue had to display and it is believed
that these pigskin toters would
have carried the ball down the field
for a touchdown more than once had"
not" the referee saw fit to penalize the
Plainsman so frequently. Such penalities
causing the Auburn lads to attempt
reckless aerial attack or else
force them to punt.
Tulane is reported to be equally
as strong as last season and if this is
the case things are not the brightest
possible. Most Of who saw the great
Flourney run last year in Montgomery
doubt that the Green Wave can
launch attack as strong as the one a
year ago. A youth by the name of
Menville seems to be the biggest bet
for the Cresenc City sports and we
believe he will have a hard row if he
tries to run away from Snyder and
Fisher. It is also doubtful that he
can make so much yardage through
the line with Salter, Cunnigham, and
Wattwood watching his movements.
The fact that both Auburn and Tulane
have lost to Conference teams
should not affect the attendance to
any extent. This game marks the
dedication) of a new athletic bowl for
Tulane. Many Auburn supporters
will be attracted by.the Special train
leaving at 8 P. M. Friday.
Snyder has certainly earned the
right to be recognized as one of the
sweetest running backs in the South.
He has shown ability not only at cir-culing
the opponents ends but at receiving
passes and plunging the line
for neat gains. Auburn is certainly
fortunate to have such a man with
yet two seasons to play.
If "Lefty" Wattwood does not get
on the mythical All-Southern team
this year it will be because the sport
writers fail to see him in action. This
Tiger does-everything an end could
be expected to do and it has been impossible
to get him out of the play
when a back is called around his end.
It is rumored that Morey has made
quite a shift in his line. He has
shifted Long and Howard from guard
to tackle and changed Andress and
Carter to guard. All of these warriors
are hefty linesman and should
soon adjust themselves to their new
position.
Pat Moultin was playing the game
last Saturday under quite a handicap
as he had been ill all the past
week and was still weak from the effects.
Nevertheless Pat got off some
beautiful punts and at times he was
being rushed by the L. S. U. grid-ders.
-
Alabama seems to be in for another
big season and are steadily marching
toward the Southern Conference
title. Theyhanded the Yellow Jackets
a severe drubbing on Grant Field
last Saturday thereby removing another
obstacle from the path of their
march.
THE PLAINSMAN PAGE FIVE
HONOR BOARD
HOLDSCONTEST
Many inquiries are being made at
the Y. M. C. A. office as to the nature
and rules of the contest being sponsored
by the Honor Committee. Last
veeks Plainsman carried an account
of the contest together with-the rules
by wjiich it is to be governed. We
have been asked by the president of
this committee to reprint this article
together with the conditions under
which the themes are to be submitted.
' It is hoped that great interest will
be taken in this contest, especially
among the freshmen as it is being
put on for the purpose of helping the
students to find out for themselves
just what the Honor Committee
should do and exactly what it is doing
in Auburn. The»title of this theme
is to be, "Advantages of an Honor
System of a College." For the best
theme handed in by November 20 a
prize of $25 will be awarded.
The. rules governing the contest
>
are as follows:
1. Subject: The subject of the
theme will be, "Advantages of an
Honor System to-a College."
3. Contestants may receive help
from any source except members of
the Honor Committee.
4. The order of grading: (al
Contents, (b) Grammar, (c), Neatness.
5. The judges will be: <1) Miss
Dobbs, (2) Dr. Allison, (3) Prof.
Thomas.
6. Presentation: The theme shall
be presented on a standard theme paper,
written in ink or typewritten.
No name shall appear on the theme
paper. On'the top right hand corner
of each sheet shall be a conspicuous
diagram. Presented with each
theme shall be a sealed envelope with
a corresponding diagram on the outside
and the contestant's name enclosed.
These envelopes will not be
opened until after the themes have
been graded.
•7. The length of the theme shall
not be limited.
8. All themes shall be mailed to
or left in the Y.M.C.A. office in care
of J. M. (Red) Edwards before or
on November 20, 1926.
Watch for Cupid.
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S. A. M. E. MEETS
MONDAY^ NIGHT
Interesting talks on various subjects
marked the regular meeting of
the S. A. M. E. Monday night, Oct.
18.
L. S. Whitten gave a very interesting
discussion of the "German
Crossing of the Duna River." He
told of the numerous obstacles which
had to be overcome in order to successfully
carry out their project. He
said there had not been much advancement
in pontoon bridge construction
since the Civil War.
E. B. M'Cutchen then told us of
"The Construction of an Acqueduct
for the National Capitol." He outlined
the plans drawn up by the Engineers.
He said the project will be
completed by June, 1927.
E. T. Martin told of "Our Indebtedness
to the Old Surveyor." He
told of the many crude instruments
used and of the amazing accuracy of
the work done with them. He said
that the first real surveying was
done in the valley of the Nile River.
E. L. Kipp gave an interesting
discussion of "Hydraulic Mining
Projects in California." He told of
the improvements that have been
made in mining and that mining progress
is now hindered by lack of labor-.
President Putnam then told us
that we should vpick out some sone
thing to do; as sponsoring a hike or
barbecue. Lieutenant Bowley said
he was in favor of that also arid assured
us of his cooperation.
All Engineers turn out next Monday
night and let's make our society
the best on the campus.
Y.W.C.A. H0LDSIF1GURES SHOW
C. E._NEWS
Last Sunday night the topic "The
Constitution of the United States"
was discussed at Christian Endeavor.
Talks were made upon the different
phases of the Constitution; .its foundation,
what it is, how it can be
amended, some of its amendments.
Mr. Hay, the new minister told of the
effect of the prohibition amendment
from his own experience and what a
noted Australian investigator had
told him. Mr. Hay's topic was:
America, the Eyes of the World are
on You". He said that Amerida was
much better off with Prohibition than
without, but that the other countries
will not follow until we succeed in
enforcing it.
We invite you to be present to the
meeting next Sunday night at 6:30
at the Presbyterian Church on the
corner of Gay St. and Thatch Ave.
"Rats" can say as much as old men.
Everybody be there.
"Say it eWith ^lowers"
. For All Occasions
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CONFERENCE AT
MONTGOMERY
The Y. W. C. A held its third annual
state conference at Camp
•Grandview on tke weekend of the
7, 8, and 9 of this month. Camp
Grandview is situated just out of
Montgomery and is the place where
many conferences and meetings as
well as summer camps are held.
These meetings have created around
the camp an atmosphere which involuntarily
makes for success. One
feels on arriving at Grandview that
there is a real spirit of comradeship
and fun about the place and this feeling
encourages friendships and brings
about- many good effects. The atmosphere
which surrounds the camp
is inducive to real thinking and
many good plans and ideas were
created and went into effect at the
last State conference.
The situation is ideal as it is in
such a central part of the state that
a large number of colleges were able
to be represented. It is very well
fitted for week-end meetings and
camps. There is an ideal outdoor
swimming pool, among other recreational
features and there is plenty
of "bunk room" so that a large crowd
may be accomodated.
There were girls at the conference
from every college in Alabama and
including the normal school with the
exception of Florence. They were
a representative group of girls as
there-were adherents of all the many
different fundamental problems there
who each presented the problem according
to their point of view for the
benefit of the group. Thus each
delegate was able to get a new viewpoint
and outlook to take back to the
campus on their same old problems
as well as a new idea of some new
plans and problems which have escaped
their attention.
There were several very good
speakers included on the program
including Dr. Agnew of Woman's
College and Miss Striklin of Birmingham.
Miss Striklin is the only woman
principle of a Birmingham
school" and is very intellectual and
outstanding.
Aside from the meetings at which
the conference was entertained by
speakers there ~ were discussion
groups held which were led by very
skilled leaders and advanced thinkers.
There were some really good
things brought out in these various
groups. There were two of them
and the things discussed were: How
may I come into close personal contact
with God? and "Science versus
religion.''
Lucy Stephens of Montevallo was
elected chairman of the conference
for next year with "Sis" Phillips as
manager.
Auburn sent six delegates who
were Mildred Cheshire, Beth Sie-bold,
Allye Hughes, Dot Taylor,
Eunice Stinnett, and Catherine Hare.
GRADESOFTHE
FRATERNITIES
ARE REPORTED
The fraternity and sorority averages
for the first semester of 1925-
26, according to report given by the
faculty Committee of fraternities,
were as follows:
Average
1. Kappa Delta _. 82.7-
2. Sigma Rho ......-7. 82.5
3. Square and Compass 82.4
4. Tau Omega Chi 79.6-
5. Phi Delta Rho 79.5
6. Chi Omega -\ 79.1
7. Theta Chi - 78.8
8. Sigma Pi -'- 78.6
9. Tau Kappa Phi 78.4
10. Alpha Tau Omega 78.1
11. Phi Delta Chi 77.5
12. Kappa Phi ... _ 77.4
13. Sigma Nu - 77.4
Auburn Average - 77.3
14. Phi Kappa Delta - 76.8
15. Pi Kappa Alpha _ -~- 76.8
16. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 76.8
17. Sigma Phi. Sigma.— 76.7
18. Alpha Gamma Rho 76.6
19. Alpha Lambda Tau 76.4
20. Theta Kappa Nu .._ 76.2
21. Sigma Phi Epsilon .- 75.8
22. Alpha Psi - 75.6
23. Phi Delta Theta 75.4
24. Kappa Sigma .._ 75.0
25. Lambda Chi Alpha _.._ 74.8
26. Delta Sigma Phi 74.7
27. Sigma Theta 74.6
28. Kappa Alpha 72,3
It is interesting to note that these
figures compared with the ones of
1924-25 show that the Greek letters
have changed their standing in aver-
M0NEYT0 BURN
MONEY TO BURN
$562,751,466.
That was the nations fire loss in
1925, according to the National Board
of Fire Underwriters, the country's
authority on the subject.
$13,689, 432. that was the increase
over 1924. The increase in
the annual fire-loss-since 1923 is
$403,759,969.
Who pays this tremendous annual
tribute to destruction? Not only the
'.owners of the property destroyed.
Not only the families of the 20,000
persons who die in fires every year.
Every resident of the country pays
his share.
For this loss, exceeding half a billion
dollars annually, is what keeps
i
insurance-rates high. These destructive
fires—one dwelling-house burns
in our country every four minutes
day and night. This is what makes
it necessary for the taxpayers to
maintain fire departments. The National
fire-loss is a problem. For
that reason, President Coolidge has
set apart this week for public instructions
as to keep the causes of
fires and means of preventing them.
Just what this half billion-dol-fc,
r drain jon our national wealth
means may be visualized this way—
Uncle Sam, in taxing the incomes of
his people, allows an exemption of
$200 for every child. That is exempted,
presumably, because it is
sufficient to keep a child in school
for a year. On this basis, it appears
that the money WE WASTE BY
FIRES EVERY YEAR WOULD
KEEP MORE THAN 200,000 CHILDREN
IN SCHOOL.
Yet we go on wasting it—forit is
waste because it can be prevented
Insurance experts and fire department
officials and engineers firmly
state that 75 per cent of the fires
that cause this "tremendous loss are
preventable.
How? By being careful with matches,
cigars, anoj cigarettes. Cer-f
tainly; that would help. By keeping
chimneys clean so that they don't
throw burning embers upon roofs?
Surely, that's a wise precaution. All
measures of common-sense carefulness
are necessary. .
But caution alone won't save our
nation $562,751,466. What is more
needed is precaution. The reason
why buildings burn is that they are
built so that they will burn. The
fundamental way is to "build so that
they won't burn."
This does'nt necessarily mean that
the average home-owner must adopt
expensive masonry constructions to
substitute the traditional American
wood-frame house. It .means to
build wisely with wood—use wood
but protect it at its most vulnerable
points.
The development of modern building
material has made this possible
at a cost no greater than that of unprotected
construction. For example:
A wood frame can be sheathed
with incombustible frame a gypsum
lath—literally a rock lath—can be
used in place of tinder-like lath. An
artistic and beautifut exterior finish
can be put on the house through the
use of colorful stucco. Or brick or
stone may be used. The roof can be
slate, asbestos, cement tile or other
fire-resistive material. Insulation
and fire-stopping can be installed in
one operation between the walls, and
floors and over ceilings through the
the use of dry-fill gypsum.
This is the path to an appreciable
reduction in our enormous annual
fire loss and protection for yourself
and your family: FIRE SAFE
CONSTRICTION.
How much money have you to
burn?
EVANS LITERARY
S0CIETYMEETS
The Evans Literary Society held
its regular meeting last Monday night
October 18.
The program was as follows:
Life and Labor of Henry W. Grady
Porter Stevens.
Selected poems, Corhet Bishop.
Caria Underground City of Africa,
H. M. Cottier.
The Salvage of the S-51, M.
Witty.
• The Real Estate Agency, J. L.
Wilsonr
ages. Some fraternities which were
then near the lowest averages has
climbed to a much higher average to
be replaced by some letter which has
been its superior in average.
The stag at eve
THIS fellow missed out on a heavy date tonight
by the close margin of one phone-call. But
don't waste pity on him. He has his jimmy-pipe
and a tidy red tin of Prince Albert . . •
grand little pals in time of stress.
When that cool, comforting smoke comes
curling up the pipe-stem, troubles evanesce with
every puff. For P. A. is The National Joy
Smoke in fact as well as phrase. Cool as a
money-lender. Sweet as a check from home.
Fragrant as a pine-grove on a damp morning.
You'll like Prince Albert better than any
other tobacco you ever packed into a pipe.
You'll like the friendly way it treats your tongue
and throat. You'll like the way it helps you over
the rough spots. Buy a tidy red tin today and see!
P. A. u told everywhere if
tidy red tint, found and half,
pound tin humidort, and
pound cryilal-glait humidort
with sponge-moittener top.
And always with-vvery bit
of bite and parch removed by
the Prince Albert proceti.
PRINCE ALBERT
—no other tobacco is like it!
© 1926, R. J. Reynolds Tobacco
Company, Winston-Salem, N. C.
PRIZES TO BE AWARDED
TO COLLEGE STUDENTS
The Commission of Interracial Cooperation,
with headquarters here, is
offering three cash prizes aggregating
Two Hundred Dollars for the
best papers on the subject, "Justice
in Race Relations," submitted by
students of Southern collges during
the present school year.
In case the prize winning papers
shall have been delivered as orations
on some college occasion or published
in college periodicals during the
present school year, the prizes will
be, respectively, ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS, SIXTY-FIVE, and
THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS.
Contestants will be tree to choose
any phase of the subject; but other
things being equal, preference will
be given to practical discussions of
prevalent conditions and attitudes:
with suggestions for their improvement.
Papers should not exceed
2,500 words in length and must be
in the hands of the Commission onJ
or before April 15, 1927.
Further information and suggested
reading list may be had from R. B.
Eleazer, Educational Director, 409
Palmer Building, Atlanta, Ga.
GOOD PROGRAM
AT WEBSTERIAN
TUESDAY NIGHT
The Websterian Literary Society
enjoyed a splendid program at its
regular meeting last Tuesday at seven
o'clock. Several interesting talks
were made by members of the society.
At this meeting Rats Matthews
and Baird were admitted to membership.
We extend a most cordial
welcome to the many men on the
campus that are not members of
any society. The Websterian always
has peppy meetings. Let us
see some more new members at the
next meeting at seven o'clock next
Tuesday, Room 305 Main Building.
WIRT HAS FINE
MEETING TUES.
The weekly meeting of the Wirt
Literary Society on Tuesday night
was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.
A large crowd was present, and many
new members were added to the roster
of the society. They were given
a cordial welcome, and they seemed
glad that they came to the Wirt.
L. J. Maxwell spoke on "Life and
Works of Dr. Charles W. Eliot". He
gave a brief summary of Dr. Eliot's
life, and mentioned some of his important
works. Mr. Maxwell pointed
out that Dr. Eliot has long been considered
one of the great educators
of the country, and that his death
caused universal regret.
"A conversation between two
Rats" was given by Rats Malone and
Stephens They talked about Auburn
life in general, and they said
they would be glad when they became
sophomores. William Johnson spoke
on "Practical Pan-Americanism",
and he said that the purpose of the
Pan-American conferences is to promote
peace, and to settle all disputes
amicably. The first Pan-American
conference was held in 1889.
J. B. Ruff in had" as his subject
"Keat's Theory of Beauty." He
gave an account of Keat's life, and
said that beauty is the main theme
of all his works. His main beauties
are of nature, of phrase and of human
passion. Keats could see beauty
in everything.
M. T. Gowder spoke on "The Biggest
Fish I Ever Saw". It was very
humorus, and was enjoyed by everyone.
Henry Wi.se was appointed
Vice-President of the society. It
was announced that the Declamation
Contest will be held soon. Many candidates
signified their intention of
trying out for the contest, and the
Wirt will have some very good material
to select from.
The members cf the society expressed
themselves as being well
pleased with the social that was given
last Tuesday evening, and the
Wirt appreciates the efforts of everyone
who helped to make it a success.
It is planned to initiate the new
members at an early date, and a
large crowd will be initiated this
year.
Watch for Cupid.
After the program was completed
the following elections wer.e held:
Dean Collins to the program committee.
.
A. L. Smith, Seargant-at-Arms.
Mr. B. Wiley announced that there
would be a social next Saturday immediately
after the Matiiiee. " All
members are invited to attend.
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RE-EXAM GRADES HAVE
BEEN POSTED AT DOOR
OF THE MAIN BUILDING
During the past week the grades
of the students who took, re-examination
have been posted at the
door of the Main Building and on
the bulletin board inside. These examinations
were taken durng the
week of September 27-October 2.
The results show that of the seventy-
six students that took them eleven
failed. There were no failures, however,
among the grades of the students
who took re-examination on
more than one subject. The percentage
of students failing in these
exams amounts to about 15 per cent
of the number of students taking
them.
Y.W.C.A.CAMP
WILLBE HELD
Enthusiastic meeting of the Auburn
Y. W. C. A-. was featured by an
address by Miss Maria Whitson, an
alumnae of Auburn. Miss Whitson
spoke on "The correct lighting for
students rooms." She emphasised
the fact that most college students
have high enough wattage, but they
are not properly shaded. She also
gave a very interesting, but brief
history of light. After her talk, she
entertained the group with a negro
sermon.
Miss Dobbs told us of a boy in Kil-by
prison, whereas asked for books
of literature and grammar, so that
he may prepare himself for the writing
of short stories and novels.
Elizabeth Mardre and Eloise Floyd
rendered a vocal duet.
Miss Dabney Hare favored the
group with a piano solo..
Royce Crawford talked on the coming
Y. M. and Y. W. conference to
be held in Birmingham November 13,
14. He especially urged that Auburn
Y. W. be represented.
Mildred Cheshire, the president,
told us of the plans for the Y. W. C.
A. camp for October 23-24. She also
reminded us that the Y. W. tea
room, which is in the dining room
of Smith Hall, is open every day
from 9 to 11 o'clock.
Quite a few of the Y. M. C. A.
boys were our guest, and we extend
to them a cordial invitation to meet
with us again.
W A P I RECEIVES MANY
NOTES ON GOOD SERVICES
(Continued from page 1)
burn and Alabama.
Grebe Agents. Patterson Drug Co.
Montgomery, Ala.
Station, WAPI, Auburn, Ala.
Pulling for Alabama and Auburn.
Enjoying both games very much.
Lee Callaway, Jr., and family.
West Point, Ga.
WAPI Broadcasting Station,
Auburn, Ala.
Report coming in fine. Pulling for
Alabama and. Auburn.
C. W. Mathews.
Grove Hill, Alabama.
Radio Station WAPI, Auburn, Ala.
About one hundred listening in,
including Grant Gillis and Red
Barnes.
Dickinson and Dunn Merc. Co.
Temptation: looking up with an
appealing glance and snuggling
closer—Bulldog.
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Picture Frames made
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Heaters
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REMEMBER
THE
ADVERTISERS
Selma, Ala.
WAPI, Auburn, Ala.
Thanks for the reports on the
games. Reception good.
Tillman Drug Co.
LaGrange, Ga.
Auburn Broadcasting Station,
Auburn, Ala.
Jimmie Guinn, Jr., Four years old
pulling for Mike Fisher.
Jimmie Guinn, Jr.
Grove Hill, Alabama.
Red Barnes Home Town.
WAPI Broadcasting Station,
Auburn, Ala.
We hope to hear your whistle.
Blow it hard and strong. Pulling
for Auburn and Alabama.
Dick Enson and Dunn.
Geneva, Ala.
Radio Station, Auburn, Ala.
Enjoying games. We are for Auburn
and Alabama and Pat Moulton
and the James boys.
James and Oscar Mulkey.
Andalusia, Ala.
WAPI Broadcasting Station,
Auburn, Ala.
Game coming in fine.
Dr. L. E. Underwood.
Anniston, Ala.
WAPI, Auburn, Ala..
Yea Auburn. Fight 'Em Auburn.
Program coming in fine.
M. C. Padgett and Wife.
Dadeville, Alabama.
WAPI, Auburn, Ala..
Quite a number of Alabama men
listening here. This is Winslett's
home town. We appreciate your giving
Alabama-Tech game.
S. S. Sturdivant and William Gray.
Troy, Alabama.
Broadcasting Station, Auburn, Ala..
Twenty-five people both ' Alabama
and Auburn fans. Program fine at
Troy Hardware.
Pete and Gerald.
Attalla, Alabama.
Radio Station, Auburn, Ala.
Four Alabama Auburn men listening
in at Walker's. Enjoying program.
Nelson.
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Cigarettes
Drug Sundries
ORANGE & BLUE SODA CO
Sowell and Sowell
Brundige, Alabama.
Radio Broadcasting Station,
Auburn, Alabama.
Drs. Killingsworth and Johnston
of Brundige former Alabama men
enjoying your account of Georgia
Tech game. Several Auburn men
listening in.
Drs. Kiliingsworth-Johnston.
Greensboro, Alabama.
WAPI Broadcasting Station,
Auburn, Ala.
Your broadcast of Alabama-Tech
game much appreciated by Alabama
men. Do it again.
T. Bistor Ward.
"Have you heard about Ethel's
new bathing suit?"
"Uh-huh."
"She goes in every night with a
red cap on."
"Well, go on."
"That's all there is to it."
SPEEDERS ARE CAUGHT;
STREETS ARE PAID FOR
(Continued from page 1)
Daredevils were caught by the police
forced and rushed to the town court,
where they left all their football and
board money for safe keeping in the
form of Paving Investments.
The Ford was driven and urged
onward by its owner, W. H. H. Putnam,
and the Essex by Neal Collins
who is the proud possessor of this
1919 baby.These cars were young
once, so the owner of each says. But
upon observing each, the statement
seems absurd. The writer was once
a riveter in a boiler shop, and after
being near these machines or cars
for less than two minutes he had to
go to the Doctor with a severe case
of pains In the head, caused by the
assortment of pounds, knocks and
pitiful squeaks which emerged from
something that got caught under the
hood and sounded like it couldn't
get out.
For racing the Essev is equipted
with truck tires and the Ford has
toesacks for intertubes. However
miracles will sometimes happen. As
to how these drivers got over 25
miles an hour out of these cars is
baffling all students in Physics and
Mechanics. Various rumors are circulating.
Chemical students are of
the opinion that either camphor or
ether was put in the gas tank. The
Engineers lay the blame to the Ag.
students, saying that while they were
in the swamps of Ag. bottom, each
driver obtained several ounces of
Swamp juice for his car.
Anyway the law had its way, and
our streets are now about paid for.
We feel tho that air should take notice,
especially those who are out
for Cross Country. Be sure to slow
down to 10 miles an hour when crossing
at street intersections, or you'll
buy somj pavements sure.
MOREY'S TIGERS DETERMINED
TO AVENGE PAST DEFEATS
(Continued from page 1).
work was of the highest calibre. His
recent performances quark him as
possibly the most outstanding back
developed at Auburn since the reign
of "Ed" Shirling and John Shirey.
In the line "Square Jaw" Salter is
a tower of strength and few enemy
plays will gain over him. Watwood,
Baskin, Cuningham, Howard, Long,
Patterson and the rest of the crew
will stack up with the best of 'em and
can be depeifded upon to render excellent
accounts of themselves in
Saturday's encounter. Tuxworth,
Shotts, Ellis, Turner, Moulton and
Allen are slated to cause no end of
worry to the ponderous Tulane forward
wall.
The Tigers were given a great send-off
Thursday night when the entire
student body engaged in a torch light
parade. It was a magnificient spectacle,
a yelling, howling line of students
four abreast and extending over
six* hundred yards. Each man brandished
a stick around the top of which
a rag had been wrapped, soaked in
oil and ignited. The spectacle was
sufficient to inspire any team to a
glorious victory.
WEEKLY MEETING OF LIONS
CLUB HELD AT AUBURN INN
(Continued irom page 1)
of Commerce, with the woman's civic
club, have pledged their support arid
all are well-started.
The hotel project, which has been
under consideration for, some time,
has not yet fully developed, but it
can well be prophesied that Auburn
will have a new, modern, upto-date
hotel in the near future.
A new undertaking was brought
before the club for their approval,
and which was approved one hundred
per cent. The new idea was started
last Sunday by the Y. M. C. A. C.
Clayton Phillips was elected chairman
of the enterprise and it was he
who brought the undertaking before
the Lion's Club today. An employment
bureau has been started to help
the student's in their quest for spare
jobs about the town. It is hoped
through this bureau that many boys
will get to remain in college who
might otherwise have to leave. The
bureau headquarters are situated under
Langdon Hall in the Y. M. C. A.
office.
"Slick" Moulton gave a report on
his trip to New York, telling how
hard it was for a "country boy" to
keep out of the jam in the large city.
"Slick" refused to prophesy on the
game for next Saturday, claiming
that he would rest up after his good
prophesy of last Saturday.
The club voted on having a Hallowe'en
party next Thursday night
at Smith Hall. The program, of
course, will be hastily prepared, but
Lion Young agreed to broadcast it
over station WAPI. Then too, the
club decided that Thursday night
would be better than Friday night,
as most of the members will go 'to
Montgomery to see Auburn beat Se-wanee
on Saturday.
The information on the new fire
wagon which has been under consideration
was not decided on, but will
be considered more fully at the next
meeting. It has been decided that
Auburn needs a new fire truck and
the plans are being hurriedly exam-
The Student Council at the University
of North Carolina have asked
the editors of the Carolina Magazine
to resign as a result of some notorious
publication which they have
issued through the Magazine recently.
It seems that they go too free
with their criticism of the Faculty.
The two men in question have 'taker.
an appeal, but it looks like the action
of the Council was a real piece of
work for the Council to undertake in
upholding the Student Government.
INITIAL ISSUE OF ENGINEER
IS OFF THE PRESS
Cupid.is coming to Auburn soon
Under the auspices of Chi Omega.
LOST
On* 10-Inch Polyphase
Duplex Slide Rule. Name
on leather case. Finder
please return to G. C.
Ellis, K. A. House. Reward.
The Spooks are Caming
Get ready for them
Halloween Cards and
Novelties
At
BURTON'S BOOKSTORE
"Something J^elv Every "Day"
(Continued from page 1)
les", J. N. Nelms, '27 and G. A. Parker
'27 on "Summer Camp Rounds out
College Military Training"; H. W.
Cope on "Application Engineer's
Field Offers Great Future"; E. R.
Hauser, '29, on "Progress Made in
Practical Measurements", W. C. Hurt,
Jr., '28 on "Alabama, A Producer of
Fine Marble". On the editorial page
is an article advocating the resumption
of athletics between Auburn and
Alabama.
"Following upon the heels of the
action of the senior class recently
asking that relations between the two
Alabama state colleges be resumed,
tHe alumni came back to the village
for the annual homecoming.
"This, afforded us an opportunity
of seeing what they thought of the
matter. As far as we can find out
they are all "strong for it". The
Auburn Engineer holds nothing a-gainst
Alabama. We see no reason
why we should not enter into athletic
relationship with our sister college,
just the same as we enter social relations
with them. Any prejudices that
we may have surely must be either
second hand or personal. Auburn is
game. If they beat us (which they
won't) they will not be the first ones
to do it. That's not the idea tho.
The thing is, we are sports enough to
admit we are willing to forget old
quarrels, whatever they are about,
and start things anew."
The editorial staff of the Auburn
Engineer are as follows:
W. H. Putnam, Birmingham, J. M.
Edwards, Tuskegee, W. C. Hurt, Sy-lacauga,
J. R. Gillette, Mobile, R. R.
Burns, Florence, W. R. Hardin, Macon,
J. T. Russell, Sylacauga, A. P.
Broadway, Cecil, J. R. Vincent, Fairfield,
R. 0. Lile, Hartselle, T. T.
Wall, Scottsboro, R. C. Crawford,
Birmingham, S. M. Umbenhauer,
Birmingham, J. M. Earnest, Auburn,
H. B. Sims, Florence.
. Dean J. J. Wilmore and Prof. W.D.
Garmon, Faculty advisors.
We see :nuch in the college papers
of the country concerning the abolishment
of hazing. In some places
it is being tried out to see what will
come of it. It has been tried out in
some colleges and found . wanting.
We dare say that it will be a long
time before the Freshmen will be
treated as old men on the leading
campuses of the country, for they
won't take kind_ treatment. Give
them an inch and they take a mile.
MILTON SILLS in 'PARAOiSC
SATURDAY
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The University of N. C. celebrated
its 133rd birthday last week. Tho i
University was founded in 1795 and
had anenrollment of 41. Their first I
graduating class, in 1798, was composed
of seven men.
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