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place presented a scene of hustle and
activity Not even the teachers were ap-
prised of the impromptu drill.
Suddenly the fierce clang of the big
gong rang out through the school, strih-
ing terror to the hearts of many OF those
who heard it. In the typewriting room,
which is located on the first floor, near
the main entrance. the widest excitement
prevailed Several of the girls pulled
the papers upon which they had been
writing out of the machines for the pur-
pose of saving them from the supposed
fire A number of the boys even snatched
up their typewriters and ran out OF the
building, thinking it better to save the
machines even at the risk of their own
lives.
In the other parts of the building, how
ever there was perfect order, and the
pipils formed their fire lines and came
down with the same precision displayed
upon occasions wher they knew they were
merely being drilled. There was not the
slightest tendency to crowd ahead or con-
gest the unusually narrow stairways.
Every pupil among both the girls and
boys was perfectly cool and collected.
1t was found that only two minutes and
orty seconds had elapsed from the time
the first stroke of the gong was given
until every teacher and pupil was out of
the building and safe distance away.
Mr.. Davis in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Allan Davis, principal of the Busf-
ness, has gone to Philadelphia to deliver
a lecture at the fifth annual meeting of
the Eastern Commercial Teachers Asso-
citation. The meeting was held in the au-
ditorium of Temple College. on Thurs
day, Friday, and Saturday of last week.
Mr.. John II. Converse. president of the
Baldwin Locomotive Works, presided. Mr..
Davis spoke Friday evening on What
Business Education Means" 1t is ex-
pected that he will return to the city
this week.
Prof d. W. Springer, of Ann Arbor
University, Ann Arbor, Mich, and Mr..
Shepherd, principal Of one of the man
ual training schools in New York City,
were visitors at the Business one day
last week. The gentlemen were in
terested in the work they saw, and made
close study Of the methods employed
in the various departments of the insti-
tuition, with a view to improving their
own home schools. They were particu-
larly interested with the neat and sys-
tematic manner in which the course in
business practice is managed.
Mr. Edwin Trscys music classes for
boys are enjoying very pleasing sue
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T=HE Easter vacation, long looked for
ward to by pupils and teachers
i alike, has arrived. When the reci
tations were brought to a close
Thursday afternoon the doors of the
schools closed and will remain so until
Monday. April Z. Many of the pupils left
the city late Thursday afternoon or early
Friday morning to spend the vacation
elsewhere. Atlantic City was the Mecca
for many of the students.
The boys and girls were Joyous when
the ringing of the bells at . o'clock
Thursday afternoon announced that their
captivity was over for more than a week
Many of them could hardly wait until they
were outside TO emit a series of whoops
that fairly frightened the reighbors.
For the majority of them the vacation
affords a time for complete rest and
recreation. Among the members of such
organizations as the "Bizooters" and
"PhrUight Gatherers,' at the Western,
however, it seems that the holidays are
spent in devising new pranks to spring
upon the students and faculty upon their
return to school.
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juniors, for it seems that the joke Is on
them. Following close upon the terrible
st. Patrick day flag rush. in which
the "sophs'' worsted the juniors, the lat
ter class challenged the lower classmen
to game of ball. The game took place
last week. The fun, however, probably
won't be over for month. The sopho-
mores sailed into the junior nine and,
well-the final score was sophs 16, jun
iors 1.
Mr. Sch~oen, the ell-lsrown decorator,
|, has arrived and is at work frescoing and
decorating CASTOR Hall and Hirst Library.
When completed the library viii be one OF
the finest in any college in this country.
The students are taking great interest in
the work. and hope that by their return
to college after the holidays the decora-
tions will have been completed.
The senior class will have an eIamina-
tion in philosophy on April 5. The toys
are being greatly affected by the aD-
preaching calamity which they feel sure
will befail them when they take the exam.
1t is with them but a repetition OF the old
adage. Coming events cast their shad-
The four students chosen to take part
in the prize debate of the Philonomosian
Society are as follows: Abbaticchio of
Pennsylvania. Bonham Of South Carolina,
Henessy of Illinois, and Johns Of Pennsyl-
vana. The debate will be held shortly
after the reopening OF the college after
the holidays.
"TeIl Them That You Saw U.s."
Last Monday one OF the senior classes
had an examination in one of its hardest
studies. About a score of the boys filed
into the room together, carrying their
books under their arms. The last that
was heard from them as they entered the
door was the song they were moUrfnlly
singing-"Just Tell Them That You Saw
U.s."
Crew in Good Form
Since the crew has been on the water
the men are working down into excellent
form. The men now rowing are the most
promising lot ever brought together by
the management, and IL they are not able
TO hold their own in the fastest coupaay
it will be surprising. and at the same
time disappointing to the followers nf the |
"Blue and the Grey" The oarsmen have |
entered into the work with characteristic |
enthusiasm, and Captain Russell appears |
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EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL.

+ Recently athletics have been a great
boon to the Eastern, and at recess or
after school one may see large gather
ing of enthusiastic youths on the campus
practicing for the baseball, track and
field sports. At present the predominant
athletic talk is of a relay race scheduled
to be held on or about May on Gallaudct
Field to determine the class supremacy
of the school. Most prominent among the
competing sections are C-3, B-3, Al, B-4
and Az.
In addition to fine relay team, C 3 is
endowed with other men who ar econsid
cred among the best at the school. c. W.
Jones, at the quarter. is exceptionally
fine. his lowest record being 0:55 fiat.
Mcqueen. in the mile. has shown up eX-
ceedingly well, and it is said by all that
II Mac" keeps up his good work he will
surely be somewhere near the front in
the annual athletic meet to be held on
Georgetown Field
While practicing the other day at
throwing the hammer Jaeger discovered
he could throw that missile to the
woods" II seems that he has developed
new form which enables him to attain
a great advantage over his opponents
Little La Fans at the shot-put and
high jump, has proved to everybody that
If he keeps up his present style of work
he will certainly get a place in these
events. having put the shot i2 feet and
cleared feet inches in the high jump
in civilian clothes. Jaeger. C. W. Jones,
Briggs, Bone. Walker, Maxson and Van
Emmon are entered in the sprints. while
Turner, Parson. Mcqueen, Thompson and
Sydney Jones will do the distance
Good Baseball Prospects.
The baseball team, under the manage
ment of Capt. George Swift, improves
daily. At least twenty-five men come out
every day TO do honor to 'OId Eastern
in this line of sport and George" pre-
diets that If Eastern does not win the
championship there won't be no cham
pionshiD.'
There are two girls baseball teams at
the school, one of which is composed of
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GEORGETOWN LAW SCHOOL.

The debating society of the George
town Law School held its regular cleo
tion of officers for the third term of the
%. AS the new administration assumed
the responsibility of arrangements for the
first public prize debate of the society,
considerable interest was manifested in
the choice of officers. President Grau
called the meeting to order, and after
the roll had been called and the minutes
of the previous meeting accepted, the
chair declared that nominations for
president were in order. Mr. Gates. of
the first-year class, paid a glowing tribute
to the members OF the senior class. com
plimenting them for the interest they
had shown in the society. He then FED up
to the nomination of Mr. Errikson. of
Minnesota. Mr.. Flynn, of the senior class.
seconded the nomination, as did Mr. Jen-
nings. of the sophomore class. Mr.. Ed
ward Cantroill then nominated Mr.. Nc
Mannus. but the gentleman declined the
nomination. Mr.. John Hefferman was
then nominated by Mr.. Rorke. The NOM
ination was seconded by Mr.. Degan. in
behalf of the juniors, and Mr.. Mulhearne.
in the name of the seniors. Mr.. Mul-
hearnes speech was received with tre-
HhehuouS dppIauSe' anu was voted Dy tne
students to be the best address of the
evening.
Errikson Elected President.
The nominations were then closed and
the vote waS taken. When the ballots
were counted it was showI that there was
a, majority of seven votes in favor OF Mr..
Errikson. The count was contested. but
after much discussion was allowed TO
stand. The new president was then es-
corted to the chair by Messrs Gates, Mas
terson, and Hogan, after which he thank
ed the society for the honor conferred
upon him.
The retiring chairman also thanked the
society for the kindness shown him dur
ing his term of office. concluding by say
ing that he hoped the new president
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to the number of barrels which would be
required in a few minutes to catch the
human gore which would be shed when he
began operations. Offutt retorted by say
ing that Hayes lacked the courage to
actually get into operation. Then the
music suddenly began.
The boys vigorously "swatted' each
other in most exciting and enjoyable
manner. The spectators were overjoyed.
Hayes sought to pound 0ffutt's optics IN
a delightful manner. while Offutt ham
mered most satisfactorily upon Hayes
nose. Blood did begin to flow in copious
quantities. as had been predicted, but
instead of being caught in barrels it fell
upon tho ground. and the warriors wal
lowed in 1t. They bit at each others
clothing and tore punches of hair out by
the roots, the latter operations being in
variably accompanied by fearful howls.
Finally each boy got his knee in the
pit of the others stomach, and began to
dig furiously. Only for a moment could
they endure the agony; then they disen-
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THE HORSE" Composition.
Written by Rural Candidate for the High School.

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COLUMBIAN UNIVERSITY.

The main topic OF conversation at CO.
lumbian is still the Athletic Association.
The affairs of the organization are pro-
crossing unusually well. and it is begin
ming to look as though the university
has a good opportunity for making a
Iattering record this season. Members
are constantly being added to the asso-
citation. and now nearly every student in
the college is member.
Nothing new has been unearthed regard
ing the fight between the freshman and
sophomore classes of the law school,
which the students claim is brewing. No
definite arrangements have yet been made
for the fight, so far as can be learned. The
students are very much averse to giving
out any information concerning the af-
fair. although they continue to look wise
when questioned about it.
New Home for Medical School.
A great deal of interest is being mani
tested among the dental and medical men
concerning the proposed new building for
those two departments of the Columbian
University. According to latest reports.
the work VIII be begun in the near future.
The plans provide for the replacing Of the
present building by modern medical and
dental school building.
Mr.. J. Nelson. class of '03 has been
elected director CT the athletic associa-
tion representing the dental school, Mr..
Nelson has had considerable experience
in athletics in the West. holding excellent
records Tor throwing the hammer and put
ting the shot.
A great many patients have been Hock-
ing to the dental department for treat
ment during the past month.
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claim that the ballot box was stuffed by
officers OF the company. Their statements
were not needed at the time, they being
In the minority. The boys repeated their
story to the students. however, and nu-
merous indignation meetings were held.
The election has been contested and mat
ters in the company brought practically
to a standstill by the dissensions and pub
lie warfare among the boys. The matter
WITS allowed to rest until after the Easter
holidays, when 1t is stated it will be re-
viyed with fourfold force and a new cleo
tion ordered. Meanwhile the steps Of the
Sponsors throne are slipper.
Dyed Eggs for Faculty.
The "Bizooters" secured a large guam
tity of dyed Easter eggs, which they
quietly presented to the members of the
faculty on Thursday, the last day OF
school prior to the holidays. The gift of
the eggs was long contemplated by the
boys prior to Thursday. They we're di-
vided in their opinion as to what the
faculty would say about the matter But,
then, no prank is too fragrant for the BIZ
zooters to undertake and carry through to
the finish. and so the deed was done.
81 tHe iuuSiedie Heiu at carroll lnSt1-
tute Hall for the benefit of the Western
field and track team recently $50 was
cleared. This amount is thought to be
sufficient to meet the demands OF the
team.
event Broke"
To apply a bit of racing phraseology.
Corporal Heffelbower, Of Company H.
went broke last week. And he was not
playing the races" 1t seems. however
from what happened to him, that he
struck something worse than running
horses. To tell the truth, he spent every
cent of money he possessed in running
the campaign of one of the girls who de-
sired the sponsorship. And for all his la
bors and the expenditure of his cash he
gained not one bit of personal glory. The
boys say that he was particularly free
with his money at the time when ii count
ed most. and from all accounts Heffelbow-
er must be out OF pocket no small
amount.
His Dreams Blighted.
The result of the sponsorship election
has to all accounts. horribly blighted the
dreams of Private Roach. of Company II.
Roach, it is said. was loud in his declara-
tions prior to the election, that IL he
secured the election OF one of the young
ladies involved in the affair he would be
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would receive the same consideration A
rising vote of thanks was given the ex-
president for the efficient manner in
which he had conducted the society's pro-
ceedings. The other officers were then
elected as follows: Vice president, Mr..
Richard Whitley; secretary. Mr.. DeLosge;
treasurer, Mr.. Lindberg, and sergeant
alarms, Mr.. Curtin.
Prize Debate Planned.
The society then adjourned until March
%, when arrangements were made for
the public debate to be held at the CO.
lumbia Theatre early in May. Twelve
contestants were chosen some weeks ago,
and these took Part in a preliminary de-
bate last night. The six chosen by the
society upon that occasion will take part
in the final contest. The prize will be
awarded to the best debater and the
winning team will also be selected The
inter collegiate debate committee have
and the occasion promises to become a
gala event in the annals of the Law
School
A Glorious Time.
\ prominent member of the Phi Chi
fraternity and a friend who happens to
have a private tutor" were arrested
Thursday night shortly after the grand
banquet which was held by the medical
fraternity of the Georgetown Medical Col
lege. The young men had slipped freely
from the cup that cheers. and having
missed the last car for the northeast sec
tion Of the city. they decided to pike"
1t TO the far east. When they neared
the corner of Ninth and E Streets they
hogan to feel quite hilarious, and decided
20 put everything ito the bad BY way
and carried it on several PAGES. They
came across several red lights. and each
of them took UP a danger signal and be-
gan tc wave them fiercely. They were
having a swell time. and little cared they
what damage Was wrought by their re-
moving the danger signals. They did not
think they were put there for signal of
danger. but were of the impression that
some obliging Individual had placed the
lanterns on the street just for their spe-
cial fun. The lanterns were discarded a
good distance from the place they were
taken from, and the lanterns coming in
contact with the ground attracted a po
liceman's attention, This biuecoat
weighed not less than 300 pounds, avoir-
dupois. The gilded youths weighed sew
eral pounds less, but the fat policeman
literally rolled after them and caught
them before they had gone far. Much
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GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.

Georgetown University closed last We'd
nesday afternoon for the Easter holidays.
Studies will not be resumed until the com
ing Wednesday. The students howled and
sang at the top of their voices around
the college and all over Georgetown when
the recitatEons were brought to a close.
And there was more solid fun in those
three days last week preceding the hcli
day than there usually is in two weeks OF
ordinary school existence.
Many of the students hurried away at
the close of the last recitation to ss,nd
the vacation at their homes or with
friends in other cities. Many more re-
manned here in the city to witness the big
baseball games during the holidays. The
college has a deserted look, although the
members of the baseball nine are out
every afternoon for active work.
Freshman Egg Rolling.
The freshmen who have remained at the
COLLEGE have prepared to have great egg
rolling on the ''preps" field tomorrow.
They say they do not care how the
weather may be; they are going to have
''hot time" Several of them have inti-
mated that they are going to roll each
other, or any sophomores who happen TO
be caught, before the fun is over.
During the recent game between the
Georgetown varsity squad and the Lafay-
ette boys considerable money changed
hands among the students.
An exciting game was played between
the senior and post graduate classes last
Sunday, resulting in a score of to ) in
favor OF the seniors. The post graduate
nine was only able to put eight men on
the field. and Mr.. Hart. q member OF the
regular varsity squad, was run in to fiji
up the vacancy. Mr.. Nolan's- wonderful
one-han nded stop was the principal feat
ure OF the game. The pitching of Mr..
Duffy also scored big hit. Nearly all OF
the students at the college were out TO
see the game, and the beautiful condition
of the weather evidently had a marvellous
effect upon them, for their yells and
songs could be heard several blocks away.
Score of 10 to I.
A very laughable game was played be-
tween the sophomores and freshmen last
week. The students thought II so amusing
that they are not through laughing yet.
That is, they are all laughing except the
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to make her chirography legible were ac-
eompanied by sundry movements and
twistings of her countenance into highly
amusing expressions. The composition
was on the subject of THE Horse" 1t
brought out. even more forcibly than her
personal appearance. her rural pro-
clivities. The document has been sacrediy
preserved, and there is some talk of hav-
ing it framed as a sample of genius.
When the Gong Sounded.
A fire drill was given at the Business
Wednesday without a moments warning.
The class was in the midst of its work
and the members were scattered over all
parts of the building. Not single stu
dent had the slightest suspicion that the
big fire gong was going to ring. The pu
pills in the typewriting room were busiy
engaged with their copying work, and the
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talk was heard about "swattins the cor
pulent individual on the Uranium with the
barber pole" but it all ended there. The
young men were marched of to the sta
tion and lodged in cell. Their relatives
were notified that they we're arrested and
needed $40 in Uncle Sans legal tender
to get them out. While waiting for the
$40 they remained in a cell. Every now
and then another gilded youth. who just
happened to be in the station with hand
cuffs on, would stroll around to the front
of their cell and pass up large chunks Of
consolation to the prominent member OF
the Phi Chi fraternity and his friend with
the private tutor.
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cess The boys have taken hold of the
study of music far better than was ex-
pected. and the classes are largely at
tended The pupils say they find MT
Tracy an excellent instructor. and he is
universally liked by all the students who
come in contact with him.
Pupils Are Enthusiastic.
1t can no longer be said that enthusi-
asm is lacking on the part of the pupils.
There is certainly an abundance of school
spirit and enthusiasm cropping out. The
nearer the competitive drill approaches
the more noticeable becomes the cheer
ing and singing of school songs. For some
time the boys have gathered in the alley
adjoining the building every day and
practiced their yells and melodies.
number of the girls, assisted by several
of the teachers, have made small SILK
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tangled themselves and declared their
honor had been satisfied
Bury the Hatchet.

nOnOT udu Deeu
Bury the Hatchet.
The two famous generals of the
"Phruight Gatherers" promptly shook
hands and agreed to bury the hatchet."
Then to prove their exceedingly great love
fo- each other they returned to town and
each paid for soda water for the entire
crowd And since the duel the affairs
of the "Phruight Gatherers" appear to
be running exceedingly smoothly. 1t is
even rumored that the two generals are
planning to make an attack upon the
"Bizooters" and try to exterminate them.
They are also thinking of adopting new
constitution and reorganiZing.
"Bizooters" Have a Grievance.
The "Bizooters" are still making things
lively around the school. They claim they
have a grievance Their remarkable con-
stitution forbids them to study lessons,
and they are indignant over the fact that
they have to study. According to their
views of the matter, the proper way to
manage the school would be to dispense
with lessons entirely and allow the pupils
perfect freedom to roam about at will and
indulge to their hearts content in fist
fights, class battles, and similar pastimes.
This, they preach to their fellow students,
is the ideal school existence.
The members of the organization have
issued a proclamation to the effect that
the members of the faculty are to be
burned in efIigy in the near future. All
the pupils are cordially invited to attend
the holocaust and cheer Justify when the
remains of the pedagogues are being de-
stroyed for whom they bear the most
animosity.
More Trouble Over Sponsorship.
Again the school is divided by a sharp
and personal warfare over the sponsor
ship business. Miss Mary Morgan was
elected by a majority of three votes. A
great many OF the students claim that the
ballot box was stuffed by officers of the
cadet company, and they demand a new
election.
The cadets are highly indignant over
the whole affair, and particularly the cleo
tion. No previous announcement was
made of the election, and the cadets say
that Captain Lehmer purposely called it
mt a time when seven of the boys who
were known to be antagonistic to Miss
Morgan were absent. The boys further
claim that he excused several more of
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orange and blue flags, and are selling
them to the pupils at very low rate,
so that all can afford to have the school
colors Ii is understood that several new
songs are being written for the Business,
which will eclipse anything ever attempt
ed hy local school