The M. A. C. RECORD. MICHIGAN STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. V O L. I I. L A N S I N G, M I C H I G A N, T U E S D A Y, A P R. 10, 1906. N o. 29 THE BIG CIRCUS. T he day broke lovely and fair on the 7th of April, the day of the big show of Nonesuch Bros., and even before daybreak, the trains from all quarters were bringing in crowds of eager and joyous pleasure seekers. Surely the weather was thoroughly in keeping with the events of the dav. T he grand parade at 1 130 p. m. was the first notable feature of the circus. A wonderful and glorious introduction of what was to follow. T he Hare of horns, the bark of dogs, the bellowing of the giraffe mingled with the shouts of the men could be heard the anxious and waiting populace could behold the owners of these strange and discord- ent sounds. long before the immensity, it made But at last the dignified forms of the Nonesuch Bro's accompanied by his honor J u d ge O'Gara, were seen, coming down the highway leading their grand and unparalleled parade, and for its grandeur, variety and far famed exhibitions of P. T. Barnum look like the animal bazaar of the W o m e n 's Relief Corps. T h e re were Negroes from Darkest Africa, Hot tentots from the islands of the sea, strange beasts from every clime and fat cattle from Albion, men and beasts of every kind all mingled in one grand, glorious panoramic ( ?) exhibition, and the watching throng was awestruck by the strange and wonderful sights which passed be fore their vision. the decorated beautifully Immediately behind three leaders came the noted Edgertonian band seated in a large and simply but - band wagon drawn by four spirited and prancing mules, and the braying of these mules mingled with the dulcet notes of the band ma le a fit begin ning for the strange cavalcade which followed. In this immediate proximity to band came a gayly bedecked chariot drawn by five representatives of the black race, whether this outfit was supposed to represent the noted Ben H ur and his chariot, or Bacchus the God of wine and revelry, we were unable to positively determine, but as the chariot was partly made from an old cask, we supposed it was in tended to represent the latter. Following came the long necked but graceful giraffe, his head held high in the air as though he felt the great dignity and honor of his posi tion the in being connected with noted menagerie of Nonsuch Bros. However, we could not help noting the peculiar shifty and irregular this animal. Possibly motions of the pavements hurt his feet. T h en there came certain domesticated an imals as in contrast to the untamed giraffe of the jungle, in the form of some fat cattle which had landed the first prize in a certain fat cattle ex hibition. An the strange and wonderful creations of in the form of nature was shown the famous Ki Yi bird, captured in the N ew some secluded jungle of the Hebrides from indeed haunts of man. T h is was illustration of some of Islands far to . know an amazing mixture, bird, beast, and man. Surely M r. Darwin would just be greatly puzzled where to put this strange thing in his theory of the evolution of man. But no parade would be complete without the presence of an elephant and as the Nonesuchs are up to date showmen, they had spaced neither time nor money in securing t^e larg est and best elephant to be had. So its size that the rays of great was the sun were obcured and a sudden gloom filled the place as this gigan tic beast lumbered and lurched past. F or size and grace this elephant made the historic J u m bo look like a mere shadow but we also no ed the same uncertainty in his move ments which had characterized the gait of the giraffe. One wondered these animals were not affected if with the locomotor ataxia. for into running In order that the onlookers might not become fatigued by too much sameness, an automobile (?) followed J u m bo I I. which was a wonderful exhibition of the ingenuity and con structively of man but like many another automobile it had peculiar propensities the ditch where it finally ignobly ended its career. T h en in order of climax came a shy, coy an altogether lovely maiden trundeling a wheelbarrow. W h at moral Mr. Nonesuch wished to teach in associating these two toget her we could not comprehend and it seemed a sin and shame to think of such a graceful and refined girl to be compelled to perform the ignoble task of wheeling a wheelbarrow. T h en the onlookers beheld a mot ley array of humans of different nationality and dress all making in effectual attempts to be funny but the which helped scene. to add variety to But this was not all. Another sec tion of the menagerie hove in sight with full sail set and the spectators were somewhat in doubt as to what the strange thing was ; had it wheels one would at once say it was some peculiar form of an automobile, but as it had legs and peculiar way of dropping its under jaw and describ ing hyperlotic spirals with its tail, we knew it belong to the animal kingdom,of the species hippopotamii. But alas and alack the same sad locomotory ataxical gait. Mention must also be made of the mule in the parade, but w hy it was not hitched up with the other mu'es and made to do its share in drawing the musicians, we do not know. it too had feasted on Our eyes had But all things must have an end and so the parade finally came to a close in the form of a steam caliope. the great and varied wonders of the an imal creation; our nostrils had en joyed the orderiferous odor of the automobile as it lay groaning and in the ditch, and now our puffing the ears were to be fascinated by low and dulcet notes emitted by this steam siren. These few words but poorly con vey to the mind the picture of that cavalcade of wonders, the English language is woefully inadaquate to fittingly and glorious spectacle which the open- But mouthed spectators beheld. that grand portray this parade was only a zephyr which preceded the hurricane which was to fo'low. the from to push throwing crowd began to get within, and T he sensational 105 ft. dive of the next Signeur De Villim was event to claim the attention of the crowd, and this feat was spectacular It was with breath in the extreme. less suspense spectators that waited for the downward plunge of this daring diver. But so gracefully did he fall that upon striking his head he did not even cause a scratch on his epidermis. T h en it was that and the scramble the ticket sellers had difficulty keeping the people their money at them, so eager were they to see more. It reminded one of a scene at a store on the day of a re duction sale on calicos. But at last all succeeded in getting on the in side, where their eyes and ears were deluged with such a medley of strange sights and discordant sounds as to befog the intellect. H e re were the trained dogs and Belgian hares, there was the couchant giraffe and lolling hippopatamus. Y o n d er one beheld the fierce and repulsive wild man, which ever and anon gave forth terrible and hideous bel- lowings, here snake charmer of India, fondling the most venomous impunity. reptiles with T h en one beheld the bearded lady and her husband, the tatooed man in loving embrace. Indeed in this galaxy of spectacles were seen all the strange and wonderful represen tatives of the freak world, and their different traits and peculiarities were the rendered more verbose skillful explanations of the announcer. So much for the museum. Within the other circus proper were e q u a l ly varied and interesting things. H e re were fair women sell ing their cakes and candies, near by stood the fakir striving to get the the unsophisticated and money of shell games and get rich quick schemes of every kind, were being carried on, until the onlooker be came completely befuddled by the pandemonium about him. interesting by reclined the exceedingly found and and tragic. little of T he afternoon performance be gan with a few flowery and fluent remarks by M r. N. P. Nonesuch, so great was the babble that the re the porter could hear but remarks talk. But no doubt his were very well taken. T he pro gram was both interesting and in structive, humorous But time, space, nor ability will per mit of a detailed statement of the many and varied stunts performed by M r. Nonesuch's company of artists. F r om the exciting and dis astrous auto race to the skillful jug glery of Prof. Tumblesommore there was a list of tricks and per formances which would be un- the circus equaled in the realm of dome. T he bag punching of Hen rietta, the Balzac, is worthy of men tion, and the concert with songs, in strumental selections, and et cetera this per was simply formance from a to izzard was be yond the wildest expectations of the most sanguine, and was well worth (Continued on page two.) fine. Surely ALUMNI. '72 M a t h ew S. Lowder is a grain and stock buyer of D a k o 'a City, Iowa. '76. J ay D. Stannard is assistant engi neer, U. S. geological survey located at Phoenix, Ariz. Dear S i r: '82. Enclosed you will find one dollar for which you will make me a sub scriber of the M. A. C. R E C O R D. We are much pleased with the me morial plan and may be counted upon to do our part. We are look ing forward with great pleasure to the alumni meeting of next year, and shall use our every endeavor to meet every living member of the class of '82. E v e ry year as we re the past, we are more and view the real and more impressed with true value of the M. A. C. It is not only the father of all industrial schools, but is the peer of any of Its graduates may not have them. reached the most lofty pinnacles of schools, but their average,\ve believe, is higher than most institutions. T he business world is constantly looking for such men as the M. A. C. grad uates. A few days ago a very prominent business man of New- Y o rk remarked to me that he would like to engage twenty-five young Michigan men who are capable, honest, industrious, willing to work, and not looking for a " J o b ." These positions will lead to rapid advance- mentj pleasant work, and we believe will soon put a man in easy circum stances. T he business is very much in need of honest, industrious, Will ing-to-work young men. W i th best wishes to our alma mater, I am, Yours very truly, W. T. L A N G L E V, T he Sperry & Hutchinson Co., 23d Street Branch, 148-154 West 23d St., N. Y. '93 R oy C. Bristol is a manufacturer of gas and gasoline engines located at Hillsdale. :95 J oy Heck is an attorney at law of Zeeland, Mich. '96 George W. Williams is a mechan ical engineer with Geo. M. Brill, consulting engineer, of Chicago. His business address is 1134 Mar quette Bldg. r « S. L. Ingerson '99'. is chemist with Swift & Co. His present address is 615 R u sk St., F t. Worth, Texas. '99. W a l t er H. Flynn is general fore man of the Jackson shops of the Michigan Central. His address is 105 East avenue north. '00. H. B. Gunnison is superintendent the of building construction with Edison Illuminating Co., Detroit. THE M. A. C. RECORD. THE M. A. C. RECORD. P U B L I S H ED E V E RT T U E S D AY D U R I NG T HE C O L L E GE Y E AR BY T HE M I C H I G AN S T A TE A G R I C U L T U R AL C O L L E GE B A. FAUNCE, M A N A G I NG E D I T OR A S S O C I A TE E D I T O R S. E. A. WILLSON, '07. P. V. GOLDSMrTH, '07. E. H. GILBERT, 08. I. E. PARSONS, 07. R. A. TURNER. '08. GRACE WARNER, 08. CAROLINE LAWRENCE, 06. LELAH BURKHART, '07 Subscription, 50 cents per year, Remit by P. O. Money Order, Draft or Regis tered Letter. Do not send stamps. Address all subscriptions and advertising mat ter to the College Secretary, Agricultural Col lege, Mich. Address all contributions to the Managing Editor. Business Office with Lawrence & Van Buren Printing Co., 122 Ottawa St. E., Lansing, Mich. Entered as second-class mail matter, Lansing, Mich. This paper is occasionally sent to non subscrib ers.- Such persons need have no hesitation about taking the paper from the post office, for no charge will be made for it. The only way, however, to secure the paper regularly is to sub scribe. T he tumbling quartette including Madame Henrietta did very credit able work and proved a very valu able acquisition to the great show. Messrs. Boomsliter and Smith were well received by the audience in their character sketch. T h e ir follows made a great song, which hit, but their " fire water" taken as a stimulant proved rather disastrous as the hose to the rescue, lost control of their ma information on chine. F or further this subject inquire of those on the "front r o w ." T he rush was only temporary however and soon all was running smoothly again. company called ( T u n e, " T a m m a n y ") I. Down at L a n s i n g, Michigan, t h e re is a col lege fair. T he b r a v e st boys, t he s w e e t e st m a i ds a re in a t t e n d a n ce there, A nd w h en their loyalty they s h o w, 'tis plain p.s plain can be, F r om senior down to love old M. A. C. five-year p r e p ., they C H O. T h ey love old M. A. C. M. A. C! M. A. C! Loyal h e a r ts a nd b r a ve TUESDAY, APR. 10, 1906. a re we, THE BIG CIRCUS. (Continued from page one) the price of admission. Nonesuch Bros, we sincerely hope some time in the future we may again have the extreme pleasure of witnessing your finished and fascinating circus. T he evening's entertainment af forded new features so that those who were in attendance in the after noon w e re sure of their money's worth by "coming again." T he stands did a thriving business and many coupons were turned in for refreshments, candy, etc. Police men A r m s t r o ng and H o g ue were kept busy making arrests and taking their victims before the judges there to receive sentences for grave mis demeanors and "settle" for same. At 7 130 the manager, Prof. None such appeared on the stage and made his opening speech in which he assured the people of his appreci ation of the large crowd, calling at tention to the fact that, while the show was a ten ring show, only two rings and one stage could be used here on account of lack of space. T he remainder of the show he stated was showing at Chicago and "other places." less Heinrich T he program opened with some fancy shooting by W i 'd Bill, and than marvelous it was little how quickly the bo'ties were broken and how he could shoot all around the darky without hitting him. T he latter evidently felt the same and Stephenson way. on the "flying trapeeze" did excel lent work and the possibilites of handling a lasso was demonstrated by Senor Garcia of Mexico. T he work of the performer was a sur prise to all. His final and most in teresting feat was that of leaping through the rope while it was in motion in the form of a hoop. Kelley's trained dogs were on and the program both morning evening and were certainly well managed. T h e ir waltzing, jump ing the rope and the act of M r s. J o n es and her drunken husband brought forth much favorable com ment from all, while the little clown was c mtinually doing the opposite from what he was told. Prof. De Beau certainly did him self credit on the slack wire no ft. (?) above the ground, performing many difficult stunts. H e re is w h e re we love to b e, M. A. C! M . A . CJ You a re loyal; we'll be loyal. M. A. C ! I I. W h en t he s u m m er d a ys a re o'er, a nd we come back to school, You'll h e ar t he senior e n g i n e e rs r e m a r k ,— " W e l l, n o w, t h a t 's cruel! "If t h e r mo were b ut out the w a y, h ow h a p py I would be; " It s e e ms as tho my t e a c h er d e ar h as got it in for m e. " H as got it in for m e ." C H O. Oh, will'e! Oh, will'e! T h e r mo is so h a rd for m e. Porous-plug a nd e n t r o p h y. Oh, will'e! Oh, will'e! Will'e, let me get t h ro t h e r m o! Oh, Will'e! III. Since t he Seniors of '06 d o n 't h a ve to w o rk at all, T h ey s p e nd their time in p l a y i ng p e d ro in old Abbot Hall, And when at last the play is o'er, T he two w ho win the g a m e, T h ey c e l e b r a te their victory by singing this refrain. By singing this refrain, C H O. Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile; first you fill a little t a n k, T h en you t u rn a little c r a n k, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile, Choo! choo! choo! choo! choo! choo! choo! choo! Oldsmobile! IV. W h en the t e rm is e n d e d, a nd the e x a m i n a t i o ns o'er, T he t e a c h e rs g r ab their p a p e rs up a nd lock the office door; A nd w h en the doors a re opened a nd t he m a r ks a re h a n d ed in, T he " c o n n e d" a nd " f l u n k e d" sad, raise up this awful din, in voices R a i se up this awful din. C H O. F a c u l t y! F a c u l t y! Prexy sits in his t e p e e. S e n d i ng o ut t he " F s" a nd " D s !' F a c u l t y! Faculty! Con ' e m, flunk 'em, get their flunk ' e ms F a c u l t y! T he fight between the two birds, the ki yi bird and the half-ostrich was exciting to say the least. T he magician in the person of Prof. Keller performed several "un heard of" feats, using for his work, money, cards, watches, eggs etc., also his colored helper with whom he performed the disappearing act. T he French fencer Prof. Parlez vonsneeze with all his reputation and medals was quickly dispatched by the Michigan Prof. Lewis w ho seemed very much disgusted with the maneuvers of his opponent before the battle. He seemed perfectly at ease during the fight while the French man was in constant need of air, stimulants and the like. T he part which seemed to come the " v e ry near" the students was laughable farce "love on the firing line." T he impersonation was very that good and seemed to indicate those taking part had at one time been very near the above mentioned line. for the manner S u m m i ng it all up the circus was, as predicted, a success and every the management deserves one of in which credit everything passed off. " T he M. A. C. band is certainly all right," was an expression often heard dur ing the performances, and the state ment is a true one. We do not per haps appreciate our music as we should, but the same, is proud of the work accom plished by the band during the past year. the college, just T he crowd was larger than that of last year, the number of paid ad missions being 400 d u r i n g t he after noon and 500 for the evening. T he total receipts were $353 03 and ex penses are estimated at $125. T he net receipts will therefore amount to about $50 more than those of last year. T he greatest expense was for supplies for the two booths. In one booth about 250 pounds of home made candy was sold, while the one serving refreshments did a equally large business. These results look good and now we can plan for the big meet on J u ne 1 and 2 with assurance that it will be the most successful ever. Y. M. C A. Thursday evening prayer meeting was led by O. K. White. T he ne cessity of high aims in life was em phasized by the leader. M r. W e b ber gave a few remarks regarding the present good interest shown in t^at it the Y. M. C. A. and asked be kept up during the spring term. Prof. Smith addressed the union meeting, Sunday evening. Six of the Y. M. C. A. men spent a very profitable and enjoyable four days of the vacation holding evange listic meetings at Blissfield, under the leadership of M r. Hurst the new Lenawee County Sec'y and M r. R o we the former Sec'y. T h o se from M. A. C. were E. I. W i l c o x; E. A. Towrie, J. E. Wil kinson and Mr. J. E. Webber as the quartet and M r. G. Cavanagh and Mr. L. B. M c W e t h y. This was a new experience to most of the men but they felt more than repaid for their efforts and sacrifice by the pleasure and benefit they received. T he meetings were held for four nights, besides the Sunday morning services in all the various churches which were conducted by the M. A. the evening services C. men. At two spoke at each meeting, so all had an opportunity of appearing be fore the people. T he people of Blissfield were very cordial and did their best in enter taining the men during their short stay, and their kind hospitality will not soon be forgotten and if any of the men should ever return to Blissfield they would be sure of a hearty welcome. Only two things happened which in any way marred the pleasure of the occasion. One was the inability of the quartet to get the key upon one occasion, the other was the loss of M r. Wilkinson's suit case, but it is that this will be found. to be hoped received any good W h e t h er or not the people of from Blissfield the visit of the M. A. C. men, it is certain that those w ho went to Bliss field received much good and will not soon forget their pleasant and profitable experience. ATHLETICS. Base ball practice continues and the squad has been sifted down from 70 to 30. Of those whose positions are practically assured are Boyle, catcher, A r m s t r o ng and Canfield, infielders, and Nies, pitcher, all of last year's team. Of new men w ho have shown up well are Achers as pitcher. First base lies between Harrison, A. Kratz and L. B. Hitch cock. Third base is as yet an un known quantity. F or outfield work there are 25 candidates out of which number it is expected to select three good men. Olivet comes here Saturday for a practice game, the opening of the season. Olivet is considered one of the most dangerous of our opponents for the championship and while this is not a cup game it will be no less line can be gotten interesting. A on our available material by the end of the week. T he class in botany 1 are this term studying the trees and shrubs on the campus and the plants in the botanic garden, and will illustrate by g r o w i ng some specimens which are studied. T he class at present the evergreens with are studying special reference to the selection and use of these in landscape gardening which is taught by the horticulture department. '89 Thos. F. M c G r a ph is general corporation inspector for the city of Chicago. His business address is R o om 22i, City Hall. ' 0 2. A bulletin on the Soil Survey of tbe Munising Area has just been issued by the Department of Agri culture. T he bulletin gives the re sult of work^done by W. J. Geib, of the above class and Mr. T. D. Rice. Besides a large map showing loca tion of the various soils of that local ity, the bulletin contains informa tion concerning the general agricul tural conditions, crops grown, a nd markets. 'oz. A. E. Kocker is for the present at Henderson, Texas, in the employ of the Bureau of Soils. After May 1st he will be at Washington, D. C. M r. K. sends best wishes for continued prosperity of the college and its paper. Ethel A d a ms who has been em ployed as teacher of domestic science in the school for the blind has ac cepted a similar position in the De troit public schools. Miss A d a ms called on college friends Saturday. 'o5- A card from J. E. Schafer an nounces the change of his address from Whitesville, N. J., to Garland, Utah. M r. S. is still in horticultural work. THE M. A. C. RECORD. FOOD CHOPPERS Universal and Griswold EVERY KIND OF FURNITURE FOR YOUR ROOM. Cots Folding Beds flatresses B o th good a nd well k n o w n. Book Cases Desks ELGIN MIFFLIN It is no easy task to select goods for college men and women. It is necessary for them to have good goods and good style and the latter must be just a little ahead of the times—but we have established our reputation at the M. A. C. on these two qualities and we intend to retain it. We have everything you will want for your spring outfit and kindly invite you to come and see us and urge that you still make our new store your waiting place. 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WOODBURY'S S ?0RE^ H O L L I S T ER B L O C K. <£ A B O UT T HE C A M P U S. <£ A ny further suggestions? N ow will you be good Jennie? Mrs. M y e rs is receiving a visit from h er parents. Note the prizes for economic es s a ys in this issue of the R E C O R D. K. B. and C. A. Lemmon, '08, have again taken up their work in •College. T he State Board meets in the •College board rooms T h u r s d ay of t h is week. T he first ball game of the season "will be played Saturday, April 14, with Olivet. All thoughts of spring poems vanished during the snow storm last T h u r s d a y. Plan to attend the M. A. C.-Ypsi debate. Ypsi is confident of win ning. So is M. A. C R oy Cavanagh has been obliged to drop out of College for a time on account of weak eyes. He will be at McBain. T h u r s d ay at noon bids on the con struction of the n ew mechanical building close. Battle Creek has a Nature Club of 50 members, ranging in age from eight to eighty years. About 75 varieties of apples are now being grafted with standard varieties of excellence. A. W. Hill, a former short course student, spent Saturday and Sunday with college friends. Mr. N e w m an received a visit from his sister and other Portland friends Saturday and Sunday. E. S. Bartlett, 'oS, did not return this spring. He will probably shear sheep in the west again this year. Copy for the new catalog ha3 all been sent to the printer. It is ex pected to have these ready in May. T he new poultry plant has been staked out and the work will be car ried forward as rapidly as possible. Prof. W. M. Liggett, dean of the college of agriculture in Minnesota, with his wife, is visiting the College today. T he clowns were very funny and aided, by their jokes and readings, materially in making the big show a success. L O S T — n e ar Williams Hall, a de tail pen from a set of drawing instru ments. Finder please return to ye editor's desk. M. C. Hutchins, of Bancroft, has returned for the work this spring. He has been employed at the R eo the past year. T he subject of botany 13, elective this for women seniors, is taught teim for the first. Miss Bach has charge of the work. Prof. Bogue is n ow conducting the class in forest tree propagation in place of M r. Gunson who has had charge of the w o rk up to this time. T he college minstrels were well received at Baird's on Thursday evening. Quite a number of the college people attended and report a fine time. All of the college orchards and trees have part of the ornamental been sprayed with lime sulphate for the San Jose scale. young lady was a student in the than Monroe schools, but further this no details concerning her death have been learned. Alfred R. Kohler elected to fill vacancy caused by the resignation of M r. Craig has taken up his duties in the Hort. Department. On Friday of last week the for estry juniors visited a wood lot west of the beet sugar factory in the city belonging to M r. Stockman. T he sophomores in vegetable gardening will have one and one- half acres of land which they will plan, plant and care for as a garden. T he copy for the last half of the cata'og is in the hands of the printer. R a t h er late n ow to add anything, altho' minor changes may be made on first proof. Hiram and wife, also their big boy, came to town to see the big show Saturday and stood up against the b ig bill board to have their "picture took." Dick F o w l e r, '05, sends in his subscription and adds a postscript— " T he memorial project certainly ap peals to me and I shall count it a privilege to help." O. I. G r e gg is getting some inter esting results from his experiments in cross-pollination of tomatoes. An entire bench in the green house is devoted to the experiment. W o rd comes to the College that a daughter of M r. Wallace, member of t he state board, died one day the past week of appendicitis. T he Pres. Snyder attended the Chi cago alumni meeting Saturday even ing and reports a fine time and the largest number present in the history of the association. A full account will be given later. T he sophomore women who have hitherto taken plant propagation and vegetable gardening with the men students are this term in a separate class and n ow will spend half the time in lecture and half in laboratory. ready for distribution. T he summer Engineering course will be given again this year, and circulars announcing same will soon It is be planned to lessen the cost somewhat include this year. T he course will last much the same work as given year. friends w ho might be interested in a course of this kind and will leave names with addresses at President Snyder's office, bulletins will be mailed them. If you have T he A d a ms bill, passed by the re cent congress, gives each agricul tural experiment station $15,000 for strictly original research work. T h is starts witb $5,000 to be expended before J u ly 1 of this year, and $2,- 000 additional each succeeding year until the fund reaches the $15,000 limit. Certain restrictions are placed on the expenditure of these funds. N o ne of it can be spent for execut travel, ive salaries, equipment or except that which is intimately as sociated with the research work. T HE M. A. C. RECORD. PRIZES FOR ECONOMIC ES SAYS—THIRD YEAR. Laurence Laughlin, Esq., Univers ity of Chicago, box 145, Faculty Exchange, Chicago, Illinois. In order to arouse an interest in the study of topics relating to com merce and industry, and to stimu late an examination of the value of college training for business men, a committee composed of Prof. J. Laurence Laughlin, University of Chicago, chairman; Prof. J. B. Clark, Columbia University ; Prof. H e n ry C. Adams, University of M i c h i g a n; Horace White, Esq., N ew Y o rk City, and Hon. Carroll D. W r i g h t, Clark College, have been enabled through the generosity of Messrs. Hart, Schaffner and to offer again Marx, of Chicago, in 1907 four prizes for the best studies on any one of the following subjects: 1. T he practical wisdom of free to sub from cus the ing raw materials, essential sequent manufactures, toms duties when United States. entering 2. T he best methods of obtaining an elastic currency in times of panic. 3. To what extent, and in what in form, are socialistic tenets held the United States. 4. In what respect, and to what extent, have combinations among American railways limited or mod ified the influence of competition? 5. T he best methods of avoiding in resort to force by labor unions their contests with employers. 7. H ow far does 6. T he effect of "trusts" upon the prices of goods produced by them. earning power of skill obtain under a regime of trade unions ? 8. A critical study of modern commercial methods for distributing products to consumers. the 9. T he development of economic theory since J o hn Stuart Mill. A first prize of one thousand dol lars, and a second prize of five hun dred dollars, in cash are offered for the best studies presented by Class A, composed exclusively of all per the bach sons who have received elor's degree from an American college in 1895, or thereafter; and a first prize of three hundred dol lars, and a second prize of one hun dred and fifty dollars, in cash are offered for the best studies presented by Class B, composed of persons who, at the time the papers are sent in, are undergraduates of any Amer ican college. No one in Class A may compete in class B; but any one in Class B may compete in Class A. T he committee reserves to itself the right to award the two prizes of $1,000 and $500 to undergradu ates, if the merits of the papers de mand it. T he ownership of the copyright of successful studies will vest in the donors, and it is expected that with out precluding these papers as theses for higher degrees, they will cause them to be issued in some permanent form. the use of to limited as Competitors are advised that the should be thorough, ex studies in good English, and, al pressed though not length, they should not be needlessly ex panded. T h ey should be inscribed with an assumed name, the year when the bachelor's degree was, or is likely to be received, and accom panied by a sealed envelope giving the real name and address of the competitor, and the institution which conferred the degree, or in which he is studying. T he papers should be sent on or before J u ne I, 1907, to J. STOCK IMPROVEMENT. No man ought to be content to intelligence stay on a dead level of nor should he be satisfied w i th or dinary crops and stock. A desire to improve himself and his crops and stock will of itself lead to an improve ment of his mind. W i th the de velopment of intellect comes a fuller appreciation of life. It costs no more to feed high grade animals than scrubs. It takes to pasture them or no more land rai-e the crops they eat. It is really but little more work to care for good stock than poor ones, for the man w ho sets out to have better stock, sets out at the same time to have greater conveniences. F r om a financial standpoint, im proved stock pay, regardless of the the sires and the extra expense of extra care they may require. F r om the standpoint of general satisfaction, there is no comparison. T he farmer w ho has fine stock is al ways proud to show you his place. Somehow, it gives him a kingly bearing. locality. Breeds are Select that breed best suited to your largely to certain climate and accustomed environments and to take them out of these is to give them a set back- Of course, any breed can be kept any where. Breeds, like peoples, are be the whole coming scattered over world and slowly get'ing adapted to all conditions. But that stage has not yet been fully met, so that one had better take those breeds best suited to his conditions. T h e re are many breeds to select from—no matter what your purpose. Choose wisely, then stick to that breed. P ay no attention to fads of breed or color or form. This breed mav be popular to day for some reason, and that breed is wire in another decade. T h e re pulling in stock showing the same as in politics. He who tries to al the favorite breed will ways have have nothing worth while. It takes vears to fully understand the peculi arities of anv breed, a^d he w ho keeps changing will never learn the fine points that bring success. Never get discouraged. A l w a vs buy the best sire you csn afford, be ing sure that he has merit. Price does not always indicate merit. Cull closelv all the time. Not every an imal from a fine mating will be of merit. T h e re is a law that is always to the original pulling stock back type, that in man which struggles to pull him down the grade, the morally. T he higher improvement. slower will be the But keep on trying to improve by selection and care. just as there is T he corn special left Lansing yesterday and will spend a week or ten days on the Lake Shore and Michigan Central T he work is in charge of Profs. Jeffery, Taft and Smith, who will speak at the various towns on the importance of selecting good seed. roads. Some modern proverbs : Circumstances alter faces. Modesty is the best policy. Quacks are stubborn things. Home was not built in a day. Society is the mother of conven tion. It's a wise girl who knows h er own mind.—Moderator Topics. L A W R E N CE <& V AN B U R EN P R I N T I NG CO. W H EN IN N E ED OF DANCE PROGRAMS or SOCIETY PRINTING. 122 Ottawa >t. M. Stalker Prints " Swell" Donee Programs Fine Stationery and. other good things. 117 n i c h i g an Avenue West Ground Floor. Correct Clothes For Young Men ALL MEATS . . .. May look alike to you, but there Is a very great difference in the quality we han dle and that sold by some other markets. We handle none but the very best. Like ' the pudding, the proof of good meats is la the eating. A trial will convince you that you ought to trade with us. We make daily trips to the College. BOTH P H O N E S. Careful attention given to 'phone orders. Washington Ave. South. GOTTLIEB RBUTTER^ DRUGGISTS. date. Corner store. Opposite Hollister Block. R OUSER'S CAPITAL DRUG STORE. Up to R OBINSON DRUG CO., successors to Alsdorf & Son, Drugs and Druggists' Sundries. 102: Washington Ave. N. DRY GOODS. HE JEWETT & K N A PP STORE. BTy Goods. 222-224 Washington Ave. S. ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES. p A P I T OL ELECTRIC CO. Electrical Supplies, V; Telegraph Instruments and Telephones. 11 Mich. Ave., E. FURNISHING GOODS. ^LGIN M I F F L I N . - L a d i e s' and Gentlemen'! j Furnishing Goods. See ad. FURNITURE DEALERS. M J. & B. M. BUCK.—Furniture. Cor. Wash- ington Avenue and Ionia Street. See ad. HACK AND BAGGAGE LINES. O RDER your hacks for parties at Carr's Hack Line. Livery in connection. 410 Washlnirtor* Ave. N. The Clothes Shop HARDWARE, STOVES AND TINWARE. NORTON'S HARDWARE-General Hardware. . „?toyes, Tinware, Graniteware, Cutlery, etc? Ill Washington Ave. South. See ad. BRUCE IN. HICKEY 120 N. Wash. Ave. DIRECTORY LANSING BUSINESS and PROFESSIONAL M E N ^^ T he n a m es in this Directory, as well as those of all o ur o t h er a d v e r t i s e r s, a re of reli able p a r t i e s. We hope t h at t he faculty a nd s t u d e n ts will t a ke p a i ns to patronize those w ho p a t r o n i ze u s. BARBERS. M A. C. BARBER SHOP, Rooms in New Bath House. H. A. Sias, Propr. BOOKS AND STATIONERY. A M. E M E R Y. 116 Wash. Ave. N. Books, Fine Stationery, Engraved Calling Cards, Fountain Pens. Pictures, Frames. Fine Framing a Specialty. Up-to-Date Styles. CITY BOOK STORE. Fountain Pens. Drafting Tools, Stationery, Cards Engraved, Pocket Books, Card Cases and Bibles. Tennis, Football and Baseball goods. Crotty Bros., 206 Wash. Ave. N. BOOK BINDERS GEO. G. BLUDEAU & CO —Bookbinders Ac count book makers, paper ruling, library and fine art bindings, file boxes, map mounting, albums, pocket books, etc. Citizens phone No. 56. 109 Wash. Ave. N. w AGENVOORD HAS. A. P I E L L A. \j 121 Washington Ave. N„ Lansing, Mich. Jeweler and Optician. LAUNDRY. q ^ HE AMERICAN LAUNDRY solicits a share I of your patronage. Remember the number 309 Washington Ave., S. New Phone No. 420 Julia Flndley & Edwin Lewis, Props. S. W. Doty* and I. D. Smith, College Age.itS. MANICURE AND HAIRDRBSSING. Parlors. Masquerade Wigs MRS. O. T. CASE—Manicure and Hairdressing for Rent. Switches made of cut hair or combings T he France-American Hygienic Toilet Requisites & a specialty. New'phone 118. 222K Washington Ave. S., up stairs. MILLINERY. ^OR Fine Millinerv go to No. 226 Washington! Ave., S. New Phone 112. MUSIC, PIANOS, e r e. GR I N N E LL BROS. Pianos, Organs and every thing in the line of music. 219 Washing ton Ave. N. >0 TO BAKER.MUSIC CO. for the up to-date J sheet music. Specialty. Teacher of Violin and Saxaphone. D I A NO TUNING, J. Parker. Action Work a. 1 Parkers' Orchestra, 119 Pennslvania Ave. N. Cit izens 'phone 689., Lansing, Mich. OCULISTS. CHAS. G. JENKINS, M. D. - Diseases of Eye. Ear, Nose and Throat. Hours, 9 to 12 a. m. and 2 to 5 p. m. Citizens Phone No. 1030. Rooms 203-204 Prudden Block. PHYSICIANS. J W. HAGADORN, M. D.-Office hours, n to 12 A. M., 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 P. M. Office at J12 Washington Avenue S.; home 219 Capitol Aye. NRV rHAV£ L C- and 12:30 to 2, and 6:30 to 8 P. m. Sunday office hours 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 p. m. Now phone 1560. N D?N' 2f f i ce a nd "sidence. K o f f i ce h o u rs fe°™ 7 to 8:801 a. m * DR. OSCAR H. BRUEGEL. Hours 9 to U a. m.; 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p. m. Agricultural Col lege, Mich. Citizens phone 1502. J O S E PH FOSTER M D ., Eye, Ear.Nose and J Throat. Hours 9 to 12 a. m.; 2 to 4 p.m.: Sun- days, 12 to 1; Evening 7 to 8. Corner Allegan St. and Capitol Ave., Lansing. Both 'phones. PLUMBERS. SHIELDS & L E A D L E Y. Plumbing and Heat- 300 Wash. Ave. N., Lansing. Both ing. Phones. ^ SPORTING GOODS. J ? - „ ^A R,RA ?EE- Ball Goods, Tennis, Golf, Guns, Ammunition and Fishing Tackle. 825 Wash. Ave. S. B a se BaU Goods, Foot