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New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
1T BEGINS EARLY.
fraternity influence Extends Into the High
School.
lac Fdltor d . Trihrr.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: The first benefit Of the college fraternity Is TO
the young man il high school, who knows that
election TO fraternity is an honor. ard that not
every freshman can hope to be chosen He knows
that If he creates for himself n high
school he viii stend a bette- chance OF being
elected 70 a fraternity in college and the knowl-
edge inspires him to better work.
The opportunities for amusement afforded by the
fraternity house have often Leen made the basis
Of an argument against fraternities. Il Is said
that with billiard table and a bowling sIIey In
sGch easy reach the student finds il difficult 70
apply himself TO books. This is undoubtedly true.
lie does md II difficult TO study in such circum-
stances, but ne Studies in spite OF the difficulties
STATISTICS have shown and over again that
the frat man Is whit behind the average.
Then. too the lesson afforded by the iuxtapositf0u
or the billiard table and the study chamber and
the learning how 10 vary study with Just the right
amount or billiards, and more. will Ee Of as
sistance II after life, where also the billiard tables
and all they represent Will be within easy reach.
Fuaiiy, it should be remembered that the evils
usually ascrtbed To the frarernitics not essen
tial but incidental evils. They can he eradicated-
anu are being erad4cated at many universities
Chicago. r. F. 3.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
THEY DRAW STUDENTS.
Faculties Don't Overlook That Feat
ure of Fraternities.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sly: OF what benefit are Greek letter societies to
q college? The register will tell you Of one-how
the best fraternes refusing 10 risk their rate 10
chance attendants bring friends with them 70 COL
lege, that their organizations may be built up
TIE preparatory school student rushed Tor ira
ternity is rushed quite as well for particular
college How powerful is the influence or the MOD
fraternity IN increasing college attendance you
heed but to ask the college authorities. These men
viii tel you too, that the lacaI chapters OF big
Rational fraternities give their institution dis
tactly desirable standing among colleges. For no
Reputable fraternity enters college that is either
unsubstantiaIly endowed. mediocre in its work or
unfortunate in the number and class OF its students
An idea Of the rank 10 which modern college
must attain before the great national fraternities
VII enter may had from the experience OF many
Western institutions IN 1901. The very well estab-
hshed universities Of Arkansas. North Dakota and
Nevada and time honored Lawrence. for example.
engiscy petitioneo Phi Delta Theta at her con-
peaton IN November. In spite Of the oratory OF
interested Coneressmen. professors and eminent
s~"yerE. the fraternity pontedly refused all peti-
eshA The reason was frankly stated: Unsars-
.eelory collegiate standing. Briefly, charter
ssashted by any OF the many strong national fra
Gbss bssss IS recoenition. very plain and gratifying.
ossigh collegiate rank
tbs1 ne opinions gathered q few years ago from
Ssr presidents or fifty leading colleges by the Ar
onSS osnt Of the University Of Missouri was the
ter yhe expressing dissatisfaction with Greek let
engsss-4eues However. the writer. after year
ins ssaent On Agissouris teaching stam, has noth-
nov ~ - delight 10 express at the kindly interest
tsrni,isAo by President Jesse In the local fra
STeek =. Enat the college authorities see III tls
stgdent sl.sE societies of good FOR institution ana
a.oe.ia Theta House. University OF Chicago.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
THE IDEAL FRATERNITY.
If It Develops Faults, That Serves the COL
lege Right

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Probably the proudest moment in a fresh
mans life is when he is asked TO become lnem-
Der Of that fraternity which he has regarded with
admiration and longing ever since his entrance into
college. If he has decided rightly. and the fra
ternity which he joins is Of these whose mem
bers are noted everywhere for their clean manli-
ness and social position, then he has received one
Of the greatest blessings Of his life.
From time to time there comes a cry of alarm
from some colleges, such as that n certain frater-
n!ty Is controlling Il team and running ii fur
ther Its own interests. Occasionally the report s
true; but this state of affairs does last long.
As soon the fraternity does some signal act OF
injustice. it is deprived of its power and sinks to
a plane lower than the from which il started.
In a few colleges the teams seem TO be perma-
nently controlled by fraternity or group of
fraternites but II this be true the colleges richly
deserve the yokes thrust upon them. p. II. G.
Beta House. Orono, Me.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
4 POU' 'ER IN THE LAND.
Fraternity Groscth a Proof Of rs
Excellence.
TO The Editor OF The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: The first college fra teraty was founded over
ore hundred years ago. and since that time frater
mites have increased ard prospered, and still
tinUe their vigorous development. The present
membership is estimated at 10000 with an annual
Increase Of 1890 Several national fraternities
represented in sixty Institutions These figures
show that the college fraternity is force which
could have existed so long or Increased so
steadily if it TO the youth OF the
country or a detrment to the institutions where
1t thrves.
Briefly the advantages of fraternity to the stu
dent member are:
F'irst-It broadens the mans views. and makes
him him liberal through the intimacy of his
relations with his fraternity brothers.
SecOnd-It develops a mans social qualities to
such extent that it prevents his becoming a
self-centred grind"
Thrd-Pride in his fraternity and encouragement
from his brothers urge him to high standards and
noble efforts.
Fourth-The fraternal ties unite undergraduates
and graduates in manner highly beneficial to the
former. and impossible were there no such bond
The older members judcioUsly encourage and re-
strain the younger The responsibility to the fra
ternity and to the younger men thus incurred by
the older tends TO elevate the sense OF duty
and the character Of the latter.
Btfth-The fraternity house furnishes a better
home at college and imposes moro beneficial rs-
strlctions than any dor1nitory or boarding house.
Sixth-The fraternity furnishes another strong at
tachment in addition to those common to all coll
lege men, binding them 10 their Alma Mater
Moreover. there is strong esprit de corps among
fraternity men in general.
The advantages Of fraternities to the institutions
In which they are represented are as follows:
Tristan important aid to college discipline be-
cause a chapter Is responsible for its men, has a
reputation to sustain. and because. being an or
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05

him in after life During the first two years OF
his course he enjoys the supervision and expert
ence Of the upper class men. which is OF no small
advantage to him His abilities are noted and
given chance to develop; his defects are also
nolvo ana lnodl1ed or corrected Later on he as
sIiies MS snare OF the responsibilities and IS thus
lra-ed IN the management Of affairs which are
interest and loyalty and not rcerely for CONNER
claI gam Again. through the necessity OF choos-
lHS now members for his ChaDter Is llad
~ upon 20 pick out desirable men-in other words.
20 Judge character with rapidty and accuracy
This in itself is & most valuable ana ersaCtiJ,
method Of training for life after college FinaIIv
ne mos IN the fraternity rooms a place OF pleas.
ant recreation and relaxation for his spare hours
and ov means Of the Influences Surrounding him
mere IS given social prestige which very prob
doiy would come 10 him IN other way L s.
5fo West 1st-st-. New York City
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05

siderate of that Of the college. The fraternity
home. which must be at all times absolutely free
from scandal. has wonderful moral influence over
students. That the chapter house may be free
from reproach and be place suitable for recep-
tions and teas. TO which young women may be in
vited most fraternities pass a law prohibiting in
toxcants in the house, even though many Of the
members drink.
Now. fraternity students who did brilliant work
in tho classroom and prize after prize have
failed miserably after graduation. Why? Because
they used to having their lessons assigned
to them and their course OF action mapped out by
others that when thrown upon their own re-
sources they did not know what TO do Now
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
FRATERNITIEs STEADY A MAN.
They Impose Responsibility Which Does
Him Good

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: In the first place the fraternity gives man
responsibility that cannot harm him, but nearly
always steades him The reputation OF his So
ciety is very dear to him. and he viii not con-
sciously disgrace il. The graduates too VIII guide
a mans conduct. when guidance Is necessary. Tor
the good name OF the frat" In turn. the under
under class men VIII consciously or Unconsc.ously
take him for an example. and viii come to him
Ter advice in their studies their finances. .
Yet many who admit these advantages urge a
serious objection 10 the rushing system" The
fraternity viii allow that there are draw
backs 10 the present scheme: but plans are being
tried remedy The ovli. and some are promising
success TO exclude freshmen would probably soTVe
the problem and would prevent mistakes on the
part OF the and the society. At any rate II
must he recognized that the evil is not inherent IN
the system. ] L p
Providence P I
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
THEY HOLD ALUENI TOGETHER
More Fraternity Men Attend College Re-
unions Than Non-Fraternity Hen.
e Editor OF The Tribune.

To he Editor OF The Tribune.
e.: Is a college benefited by the loyalty OF It's
L -ergraduates and alumni? BY the scholarship
of its students? By the spirit OF It's athetes7 OF
course the answer is yes. AL OF these desirable
things are encouraged by the fraternities.
In after life the fraternity chapter house with
its brightness and attracJiveness. brings the alumni
back very frequently. and the associations OF the
fraternity serve 10 keep alive the interest IN tho
college as nothing else can do Fraternity men ara
prOpOruOnately mole numerous at every class
union than those who have such bond 70
strengthen the ties OF college interest
Multiply the good results in the OF the ueni-
bers OF one chapter by the number OF fraternittes
IN the college You find that the gOod leaven IL ar
work among a large proportion OF the students.
IL cannot be otherwise. It is a matter OF record
that the presidents OF the colleges where fraternl-
ties exist heartily approve OF them as valuable
moral factors ar their institutions. the fraternity
body being considered a power in the matter or
good government. For this reason the establish
ment OF new chapters usually q encouraged oy the
sv-sc,,se 7. d. Mace.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
SYMMETRICAL MEN.
Fraternities dim to Derelop Their
Members Al around.
To the Editor of The Tribune.

Irlbune.
Sir; The college fraternity tends 10 produce the
symmetrically developed man. To excel in scholar
SHIP to shine IN society to win Iaurels IN athletics
and TO have repute for sterling manhood are goals
constantly presented to view withing the pale ot
the college brotherhood. With competing organiza-
tions in the field and national convention from
time TO time at which reports of progress and
standing to be rendered, no incentive is lack
Ing in every fraternity to stimulate all means that
conduce to the ends stated.
In a social way the student entering fraternity
becomes partaker OF many advantages. L Def
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
TEACH SELF-RESTRAINT.
Fraternities Are self-Governing, and Mem
bers Profit by That.

TO tho Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Beyond the permissiblty of a doubt. the
Introduction into college life Of the fraternity chap
ter house. furnishing an environment of culture,
has done much to do away with corrupting dssi-
pations and ooorish actions Characteristic Of
college students in the past Things which seemed
to be perfectly proper in q noisy dormitory are
clearly out Of place IN a well ordered chapter
house. The sense Of ownership exerts influence
over men whom it is not possible to appeal to In
any other way. The boy who learns how to care
for his own property finds himself more con-
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05

students. Every chapter of q Greek letter society
has its own problems, which must be solved with
out help. True. the solution may not always be
correct but the experience in working out the
problem is not lost. But for the fraternity many
students would have no executive training while at
college. J. NJ. L
OneO
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
FRATERNITtEs CURE TIMIorTY.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: CoIlege fraternities are most decidedly help
fuI in bringing out the social side OF a man II
young man sirnid. where shall he better learn 20
stand up for his own shan among his fellow sta-
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
THE JUDGMENT OF CHARACTER.
Fraternities Give Their Members Coed
Training in This Line.
dltor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
SIR The fraternity in college is surrounded by
group Of his fellow students whose aims and pleas
entirely in accord with his own. and
whose xytsndship win be OF the utmost value to
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
MAKE COLLEGES POPULAR.
Students Prefer to Go Where Fraternitiss
Flourish.
To the Edito- OF The Tribune.

To the Edito- OF The Tribune
Sir During the last seventy-lvs years the coller,
fFaternites have Increased prod zously 4 size and
number. and no one viii deny that those colleges
which have fraIerEities are most popular among
the STUDENTS. With the exception or Princeto1
University where system Of clubs = substituted
the Instructors which prohibit frate-1fties ars
suEHen iii the gulf OF oblivion. a n z
New Brunswick y J.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
A Chance TO Win FnFy Dollars!

hereby $50 for the best plan by which the good
of college beuhes would
be All
ypwrn addressed The Sunday Editor of THE NEW
YoRK
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1905-10-12
STATUTE OF LIMITATION.
The Only Defense of Judge Baker for
Soliciting and Accepting Cam
paiqn Funds in 1902.

Washington, D. c.. Oct. l12.-The
charge of soliciting and accepting
campaign contributions in the cam
paign of 1902 made against U. S. Cir
cult Judge Baker, of Indiana, by the
Civil Service Commission, has been
referred to the Department of JUS
tice. The commissioner gave out n
statement in which he said: "The
salute of limitations is the only de
fense which can be opposed to tht.
charge
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Stock Shown at the Fair.

While the number of exhibits in
the stock department at the Roswell
fair is not as large as the managers
and visitors would like to see, there
are some of the finest animals the
United States affords to be seen in
the stables at the fair grounds. The
individual exhibits are fine.
The department of A. r. and J. G.
Hamilton is the first to attract the
eye in passing from the amphitheatre.
In this exhibit are eight of the finest
Shorthorn cattle to be seen any
where, and six Percheron horses that
would be prize-winners- any place.
is a show in itself. There are twenty
three Hereforis in the Milne-Bush
show, and they are all beauties.
The Slaughter ranch has fourteen
Herefords on exhibition, and they
are world-beaters.
Sam Butler, of Dexter, has an odd
and interesting exhibit of four jacks,
a jennet and colt.
An exhibit of fine sheep by north
ern dealers attracts much attention.
Result of Wednesdays Races.
Running Il mile dash for a purse
OF 1925: Castoke, first; Bay Billy. sec
ond: Spider, third. Time, 1:22.
One-half mile dash for mules. purse
$25, won by Jonah.
Running " mile dash for 800, won
by George Landers; Nellie May, End.
Race for mixed class, half-mile
heats: Tom, first; Rhoda, second;
Buddy third. Time, 1:17A.
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CONSUMPTION CURE.
The Discovery Being Kept Secret for
the Present.

New York, Oct. 1.-THE offer made
by a wealthy man of New York to
present $4,000 to DR.. Behring If ne
would make known his treatment for
consumption excited great interest
in Paris, according to a Herald ca
BILE from that city. DIR. Behring said
he would not entertain an offer in
that form. at is a mistake" he said,
ito imagine that 1 have kept my dis
covery secret. but have chosen and
will continue to choose persons 10
whom I make communication My
only desire is to have such collabora-
tion as 1 know will advance the mat
ter"
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GERMAN STEAMERS SEIZED.
Reported That a British Vessel Has
Struck Floating Mine.

Toxic, Oct 1.-THE German steam
ships Emstruse and Hans Wagner
were seized yesterday off Fusan and
Nishima, respectively. Both were
bound for Vladivostock, carrying con
traband, it is alleged. The report has
reached Moji that the British steam
er Lehos struck a floating mine nine
ty miles east of Shan Tung light
house on Sept. 80, and of the crew
and passengers fifteen are reported
missing.
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ARRESTED AT SEATTLE.

Suspected of Being Implicated in the
Great Northern Express Robbery.
Seattle, Wash, Oct 12-L. r.
Camp was arrested here last night
on suspicion of being one of the men
wanted for the Great Northern Elk
press robbery, which took place a
few miles from here a week ago last
Monday. He answers the description
given by the engineer and fireman
of one of the robbers
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cARLssAD's NEIeHsoRLY ACT.
day That the Teachers and
Pupils Might Come to the
Roswell Fair.

HosWeN Fair.
Carlsbad has shown a noble trait
Of character and neighborly feeling
for Roswell by dismissing it's public
schools for Friday that all the teach
ers and pupils may have an opportun-
fly of attending the fair in this city.
Superintendent VIM NJ. Hfney sent
word to the Record to this effect to
day. The courtesy should be appre
ciated by the people of the fair asso-
citation and the entire city.
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Speaker Henderson's Condition.

Dubuque, Iowa, Oct. 12.-There is
very little change in the condition of
former Speaker Henderson. Death
may come at any time, or he may
live six months or more, according to
the doctors. He is so weak that he
is hardly able to move
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JERRY SIMPSON WORSE.
Passed Restless Night, and Has Bad
CHOKING SPELL

Wichita, Kan, Oct. 12.-Ex-Cong-
ressman Jerry Simpson passed a rest
less night, and his condition shows
no improvement. A choking So
weakened him considerably He takes
nourishment with difficulty, because
ola contraction of the aesophagus, but
is able to sit in an invalid chair pa17
of the day
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Surprisingly large was the crowd
in attendance at the Roswell Fair on
Wednesday, the gate receipts show
ing that at least a thousand people
were on the grounds. The attendance
OF Thursday is expected to pass that
number with a wide margin. The fair
Is progressing very satisfactorily to
the management, and tomorrow,
which is to be Roswell day. is expec-
ted to bring out another large gath
ering.
The prizes have been awarded in
the floral hall, and the agricultural
department has been reported on.
The other departments will come Ia
ter Folloing is a list of the prize
winners in the agricultural depart
ment:
Division |, Class A.-Apples.
Display of apples by collector, w.
ond.
Display of apples by grower: w.
d. Amis. first; Gishweiler, second.
Ben Davis-Amis, first; Gishwei-
Ter. second.
Winesaps.-Amis, first.
Johnathan.-Amis,f first.
Arkansas Blacks.-Amis. first:
Gishwieler. second.
Missouri Pippin.-Amis, first; Gish
wieler, second.
York Imperial-Amis. first; Gish-
wieler, second.
Gano-Amis, first.
White Winter Pearmain.-Amis.
first.
Huntsman's Favorite.-Amis, first;
Gishwieler, second.
Newton Pippin.-Amis, first.
Rome Beauty.-Amis, first.
Rawle's Janet-Amis, first; Gish-
wieler, second.
Red Limbertwig.-Gish first.
Mammoth Black Twig.-Amis. first.
Wolf River.-T. B. Powell, first.
Grimes Golden.-Gishwieler, first
Twenty-ounce Pippin. Mr. Buss.
Class B.-Pears.
Best Display, Parker Earle.
Bartlett-Gishwiele
Duchess.-Otto Hedgcoxe.
Awarding committee. c. E. Minton.
Division H., Glass 3.
Beets for table, Joe Goodheart.
Peck of Beans, VIM. Newton.
Cabbage, J. ]. Beck
Carrots, Joe Goodhart
Caulifiower, P. D. Wilkinson.
Celery p n Wilkinson
Egg Plant, Joe Goodheart.
Peck of Red Onions. ]. ]. Beck.
Peck of White Onions, Gus David
E son.
Peck of Yellow Onions. Joe Good
hart.
Peck of Parsnips. ]. ]. Beck.
Display of Peppers, Joe Goodhart.
Peck of Potatoes. s. E. Miller.
General exhibit of farm and gar
den products, ]. j. Beck.
Peck Sweet Potatoes. s. E. Miller,
Display of watermelons, H. J.
Schwartz
Display of Cantaloupes. J.. J. Beck.
Field Pumpkins. GishwiRler.
Pie Pumpkins, J. ]. Beck.
Winter Squash, J. J. Beck.
Tomatoes (red) Mrs. s. e. Miller
Tomatoes yellow Mrs. S. e. Mil
Ter.
White Turnips, Mrs. Miller.
Field Corn, W. G. Urton
Sugar Corn, Otto Hedgcoxe
Popcorn, J. J. Beck.
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FOOTBALL CASUALTY RECORD
Forty-five Deaths and Hundreds of
Serious Injuries in the Past
Five Years on Gridiron

New York, Oct. 12.--Forty-five
deaths and hundreds of serious inju-
ries is reported on the football field
in the last five years. according to a
canvass made by the New York Her
aid. Almost every casualty was due
directly to heavy mass playing, ag
ainst which President Roosevelt and
the country at large are protesting
so vigorously.
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White Oats, Mr.. Shields
Mangul Wertzel Beets, H. J.
Schwartz.
Committee that passed on farm pro-
ducts, J. M. Miller, ]. R. Ray and F.
e. Van Doren, NJ. d.
Col A. E. Page. Superintendent.
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WEDNESDAYS ATTENDANCE is
VERY SATISFACTORY.
PREMIUMS ARE AWARDED

Prize Winners in the Agricultural De-
partment as Given Out by the Su-
perintendent.-TheW Winners of Wed
nesday's Races.-Description of the
Live Stock on Exhibition.
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A COUSIN OF ROOSEVELT.
Will Be Married to Miss Lang in Chi
cago This Evening.

Chicago. Oct. 12.-Andre Roose-
welt, second cousin of President Rcose
velt, will be married to Miss AdaIine.
Lang this evening in this city. Both
are residents of St Louis, Mr.. Roose-
welt being in the bond department of
Lang being an architect
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Masonic Meetings This Week.

Columbia Chapter No R. A NJ
meets in regular convocation Thurs
day, October the 18th, 1905
The Blue Lodge meets On Satur-
day, the 14th.
All visiting companions and Ma
sons in the city are cordially invited
to attend these meetings.
Come and see the cheap fuel burn
er. 1t fits any stove and reduces your
fuel bill half. Ladies especially invit-
ed.-Rufe Walker, 119 North Main
street 83tf
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FAIR VISITORS.

While in Roswell call at Walton 5
Studio for the best Photographs.
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u. 8. WEATHER BUREAU.
(Local Report.)

VIUCdI HSPOFGJ
Roswell, n. M. Oct 12-Tempera-
ture.-Max., 20; min. 35; mean, 50.
Precipitation, 90; wind N W., We
looity 2 miles; weather clear
Forecast, Roswell and Vicinity:
Fair tonight and Friday; warmer
tonight.
M. WRIGHT,
Oficfal in Charge
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allowed to drag. Mr.. Smith, as the
jester. was especially good
Another big crowd is predicted for
tonight.
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The Eagles will give a dance
and party at their hall Thurs.
day night, Oct. IL. Turn out
Eagles. 0O-3t