The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-15
BERKELEY.

The task OF collecting finances to carry on
the college athletics has always been difficult
one. Frequently it would be necessary TO
agiate some phase of athletics until enthusi-
assn was sufficiently aroused to bring forth The
desired subscriptions. But the system of vol
untaTy Irregular contributions has not been an
adequate means of sustaining the expense of
athletics, and debt of 5000 has accumulated,
and many things are demanding attention that
involve additional expenditures. The Athletic
Association has determined upon new system
of collection which may prove more satsfac-
tory. The plan is for every member of The
student body TO agree 10 pay regularly every
mon b some sum. however small. Collectors
will be on hand monthly, aud perhaps steady
flow of income Will become assured Colonel
Edwards. member OF the executive commit
Ier on aGhIetlcs from the faculty, in an address
TO the Associated Women Students, placed
this plan before them aud asked Tor the tinan-
ctal support OF that body. After discussion the
Young women decided that separate action by
them was not necessary as they were also
part of the Associated Students OF the uniYer-
sity.
Afer this the young ladies elected their off.
GERS for the ensuing year as follows; PreSi-
dent, Miss Gertrude Henderson, '95; vice.
president Miss Oiog '96; treasurer Miss
Maud Hanecke. '96; secretary. Miss Morgan
1906 directors, Hiss JeSsica Pexotto, '94 (of the
Alumna); Miss RediDgton. 80; Miss Taylor
'96; Miss Knox. '97i Miss McCleaVe, '98.
Jusi Escaped.
L. Mcleod and A. e. Spauldng attempted to
drive into the alley leading to the rear of A. n.
Btoad's carpenter shop yesterday morning and
came nearly being crushed TO death by being
caught between the roof and the seat The
floor of The alley inclines upward at quite an
angle, while there is corresponding incline
10 the roof The team was driven brIskly into
the alley, and before the men saw their danger
they were caught fast between the beams of the
roof and the seat. Had the seat not given way
under The strain the TWO men would have been
killed. AS it was Nj. Standings collar-bone
was broken and his chest badly bruised. Mr..
Mel Cd was not as badly hurt.
Injured by Explosion.
Early yesterday morning Thomas Higgins
giant powder works at Noble station. PETROL
cum is used for fuel ana evidently gas had
been generated during The night, for, on light
ing his match, he was met by terrific explO-
sion of the gas under the boiler. He was
brought to the California Hotel in Berkeley
and cared for. The flesh on his face j. badly
burned and his eyes injured, how seriously can
not yet be determined.
Mild Rebuka.
The faculty has acted upon the students con-
nected with tue haZiDg affair by submitting
TWO OF them. whose conduct was considered
leniently as they were freshmen 10 repri-
mand by the president. The Two are Messrs
Gray and Jones. The father OF Jones, who IS
Sheriff OF Colusa County, Is in Berkeley looking
into The matter OF his sons relations with
Campbell and it is rumored he intends bring
Ing Campbell 10 trial for selling liquor Illegally
Tie remainder OF the students who did the
haZing were suspended until the third week OF
next college term.
Stag Smoker.
The members of the Lorin Fire Department