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YY Ate Ai UMN Ww EERILY YALE ALUMNI WEEKLY SUBSCRIPTION, - $2.50 PER YEAR. Foreign Postage, 49 cents per year. PAYABLE IN ADVANCE, Checks, drafts and orders should be made payable to the Yale Alumni Weekly. All correspondence should be addressed,— yale Alumni Weekly, New Haven, Conn. The office is at Room 6, White Hall. ADVISORY BOARD. H. C, Rosrnson, 53. J. R, SHEFFIELD, ’87. W. W. Sxrwpy, 65S. J. A. HarTwELt, ’898. C. P. Linpstey,’75 S. L.S. WELog, 89. W. Camp, ’80. E. VAN INGEN, 7918. W.G. DaaaeTt,’80. P. Jay, 792. EDITOR. Lewis S. WELOH, ’89. ASSOCIATE EDITOR. WALTER Camp, ’80. ASSISTANT EDITOR. E. J. THOMPSON, Sp. NEWS EDITOR, FRED. M. DAVIES, '99. PRESTON KuMuER, 1900, Athletic Department. Dayip D. TENNEY, 1900, Special. Entered as second class matter at New Haven P. 0. NEW HAVEN, CoNN., May 19, 1898. YALE’S RESPONSE. Definite information concerning the amount of the fund for the gift to the United States cruiser Yale is properly reserved for the mass meeting to-mor- row night, when all pertinent facts will be laid before the. University’s graduate and undergraduate members. But the main fact is known: The Committee have for some time been discouraging subscriptions. Where associations or collections of alumni have promised definite amounts, they have, of course, been accepted and incorporated in the estimate of funds available, but very many offers for further work or further money have been gratefully declined. In the long list of subscribers now in the records in this office, one could pick out scores who stand ready to increase an already generous subscrip- tion. To say that Yale could have fitted out an entire battery of three and six pounders is not putting it too strong. One appeal WEEKLY for one dollar subscriptions; another followed when the idea of the guns was adopted. Along with these requests for contributions the word was passed to the different associations and collections of alumni the country over. That -was all. ed elsewhere. Everybody insisted on subscribing, and alumni associations were not satisfied with the extent of their assessment. They often raised it 25 to 100 per cent. We do not know that anyone ever doubted the loyalty of Yale men to their country or to their alma mater. We_ nevertheless consider this little incident worth re- membering. It will be in order in another issue to ask suggestions as to the proper disposition of a surplus, after gifts of about six thousand dollars in value have been presented. ——— —_ > a, a> ba ns YALE LUCK. Just at present “Yale Luck,” as it is called, seems to be in the exclusive possession of the United States cruiser which has adopted the University’s name. She is avoiding difficulties and doing things. The part of Yale which is at home trying to keep up the good old business on land and sea does not find her lines falling to her in pleasant places. - good members into Brother Jonathan’s went out through the The difficulty is explain-. Our track team sends a few service, then trips up in one or two unexpected directions and succumbs to her ancient and honorable foe. The Nine moves over to Providence (where unpleasant things have happened before in recent years), gets into a heap of trouble and the fears born of two un- happy seasons on the diamond are re- viving in large form. We share these and other fears, as long as the rank and file of the Uni- versity do not attend to business. The war is disturbing. To send to the front a whole platoon, and then squads of ten and twenty at a time, of some of the best men in the University, does not conduce to earnest attention to home duties. Men read war extras, which they despise, get very mad and condemn the North Atlantic Squadron and the University Nine in the same breath, as inefficient organizations un- der the command of short-sighted leaders. The Yale men at Camp are attending to their business very well. They have already won the same kind of a place in the opinion of their fellow soldiers as they will hold in the opinion of their superior officers, when they have had enough time for training, after the old- fashioned Yale way. It is likewise true that the men on the teams and on the crews are doing their part with zeal. Let their friends in the Senior class and others who have developed a critical spirit, remember what it is that makes Yale win—the thing that makes squad- rons and armies win. If there is not the same kind of discipline all through the College that there is around the training table, if there is not unques- tioning and enthusiastic support of leaders known to be qualified for their task, then Yale will begin to eat up her own reputation. > & a ae Some information about one of the most important of Yale’s Departments of education: is given elsewhere. It does not make one think any the less of Yale education to read it. Other articles will follow it, reviewing in the same way what Yale is doing along some of the other great lines of the University’s educational scheme. ee es YALE'S DEFEAT. Due to Marked Weakness in a Few Events. Cambridge, May 14.—Harvard de- feated Yale in the dual track meeting on Holmes Field this afternoon by the score of 56 to 48. The result came as a surprise to Harvard men, for it was generally felt here that Yale would make a stronger showing. When Cap- tain Bigelow’s team finally pulled out a victory, the students celebrated the achievement with the more zest because the opportunity was not anticipated. The Yale team lost because of marked weakness in a few events. The plucky work of the majority of the team made the slump in the final events of the afternoon most. disappointing. The showing in the track events was, as a whole, excellent. Although Har- vard’s runners and hurdlers showed unexpected strength, the Yale repre- sentatives fought for every point, and frequently came to the front at the finish when their opponents looked like winners. WHERE YALE WAS WEAK. In both the high and broad jumps the Blue was outclassed, while in the hammer throw an inferior performance proved sufficient to force Yale into sec- ond place. When Yale is shut out of the high jump with the bar at 5 feet 9% inches, and the best distance jump on the part of a Yale contestant is 21 feet % inch, it is not surprising that Harvard is able to win. In the ham- mer, too, a throw of 123 feet 10 inches, proved more than two feet better than Yale’s best. _ Another fact which was emphasized in the meeting this afternoon was the better showing of the new material at Harvard. In most scores, the points made by Yale were scored by the veteran athletes. Gleason was the notable exception. Harvard’s new blood, on the contrary, was frequently in the fore, and Robinson, Nickerson, Hallowell and Ellis added 1514 points to the Crimson total. The best work for Yale was done by Gleason and Blount in the sprints, Captain Perkins in the hurdles, Fisher. and Ordway in the middle distance runs, McCutcheon and Wear in the bicycle race, and O’Donnell in putting the shot. Yale’s pole vaulting team took all the points and deserves espe- cial commendation. It has never been equalled in any college. The outcome of the meeting leaves the standing in the series for the pres- ent trophy cup 4 to 3 in Harvard’s favor. As the cup becomes the prop- erty of the university winning it the largest number of times in nine years, Yale must now win twice in succession to secure permanent possession. The summary of events is as follows: 100 YARDS DASH. First heat—Won by E. J. Green, H., time, 10 2-5s..;..R. M.. Graff, Y., .sec- ond; D. G. Harris, H., third. Second heat—Won by A. W. Robin- son, H., time, 10 1-5s.; F..A. Blount, Y., second; run. off: .of tie for.. third place between C. C. Conway, Y., and F. ae Bigelow, H., won by C. C. Conway, Final heat—Won by A. W. Robin- son, H., time Io 1-5s.; F. A. Blount, x, second? ton wey- ys; thir, 120 YARDS HURDLES. First heat—Won by E. C. Perkins, Y,, tite, 161-58... “J. OW. Hallowell, H., second. Second heat—Won by F. B. Fox, H., time, 16 4-5s.; J. J. Peter, Y., second. Final heat—Won by E. C. Perkins, Y.,dime, 16°1-53.45 70. DB. Nex, 3. sec ond; J. W. Hallowell, third. 220 YARDS HURDLES. First heat—Won by W. G. Morse, TH; tiie, 36 1-58.55" eo a Perks, -Y; second. Second heat—Won By J. W. Hallo- well, H., time, 26 2-5s.; J. L. Bremer, H., second. Final heat—Won by J. L. Bremer, H,; time, 25 2-58.35 W. 4a. Morse, Hi: second; J. W. Hallowell, H., and E. C. Perkins, Y., third: 220 YARDS DASH. First heat—Won by E. J. Green, H., time, 23 1-§8.;- 1; Richards, -Jr.;:Y-, second; C. J. Gleason, Y., third. Second heat—Won by C. C. Conway, Y., ‘time, 23 1-5s.; F. H. Bigelow, H., second; F. H. Warren, Jr., Y., third. Final heat—Won by C. J. Gleason, XY tine, 22 A-68.5 Oe teen, i, second; F. H. Bigelow, H., third. LIBERALITY JN LIFE INSURANCE. A case -in point is the recent an- nouncement of the New York Life Insurance Co., concerning the effect on policies in this company held by those who might enlist in the army or navy of the United States, in case of war. The company has sent out a notice that all those now holding its policies and all who may secure its policies between now and the actual outbreak of hostilities, if that time ever comes, would receive the full benefit therefrom, without the pay- ment of any other than the regular rates now in force. NEw YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. Joun A. MCCALL, Pres’t. SAXONY SPLIT College students are wear- ing straws already. Others are thinking about wearing them. It goes without say- ing, we trust, that we are supplying the always early students and anticipating the wants of others more con- servative. When you come into the store, or write in your order, ask to see the Saxony Split. BROOKS & COMPANY, Chapel & State Sts., NEW HAVEN. Yale Law School. For circulars and other information apply to Prof. FRANCIS WAYLAND, “Dean. 440 YARDS RUN. Tie for first place between H. H. Tish, Hi ane 4 Rh. Piamer, Ir.,: ¥:5 1.41... Bremer, Hs: third, Time, Sis. 880 Yarps Run. Won by C. E. Ordway, Y., time, 2m. 4s.¢ 0. 1: eraser H.. second> S: H. Bush, H., third. OnE Mite Run. Won by D. Grant, H., time, 4m. 26 1-5s.; °C. B. Spitzer, Y:, second; H. fasAClark, Tig third, Two Mire BicycLtE RACE. First heat—Won by J. H. Wear, Y., time, 15m. 15s.; W. McCutchen, Y., second. Second heat—Won by R. B. Howard, Y., time, 6m. 22 3-5s.; H. P. White, H., second. Final heat—Won by W. McCutchen, Y .. time, onis.4$22-§5.3245 . Wear, Y., second; H. P. White, H., third. SHoT Put. Won by E. E. O’Donnell, Y., dis- tance, 40 ft..5 ean: boG. Hits, H., second, distance, 39 ft. 6 3-4 in.; S. F. Mills, H., third, distance, 38 ft. 8 in. PoLE VAULT. Won by B. Johnson, Y., height, 11 ft. 3:in;; .R. G. Glapp,. Y., second, height, 11 4t.3 C: T: Dadiey, ¥., third, height, f0 St. <3 An. . HitcaH Jump. Won by A. N. Rice, H., height, 5 ft. ii 3-8 ins SS. 42 Fis, H., second, height, 5 it. 9 3-4 in.; W. G. Morse, H., third, height, 5 ft. 9 3-4 1m. BROAD JUMP. Won by A. L. Nickerson, H., dis- tance, 22% 76 in.» J:4G. Clark, H., sec- ond, distance, 22 ft. 1-2.in.; W. F. P. Berger, Y., third, distance 21 ft. 8 1-2 in. HAMMER THROW. Won by W. D. Hennen, H., distance, 123 ft. t07insG: Cadwalader,: Y., sec- ond, distance, 121 ft. 7 in.; S. B. Sut- phin, Y., third, distance, 118 ft. 8 1-2 in. SUMMARY. Yale. Harvard. 1eo-VaTrd Mash 5 ves. cass 3 5 F2G+ VOTO -MULGIGS 64.5008 e's 5 = AaO-Vard si og... ia oss 3% 4Vr BeO-Fard= (ite 656s. a st 5 3 Poe Vat tases. wok ss ha 6 5 3 We PAN oot aes oA Rae 2 6 220 yard UTOICS «6.9%, <s's' oy 7, Two mile bicycle race...... 7 I Pie see ees wd 8 O ere “Pita Pe cee 5 3 Piaminer throw ieee. se. Se. 3 5 POT BUM Co 8s oO. fe) 8 GRU FIM ys I 7 48 56 J. WESTON ALLEN. i i A>. —o> The editors of the Yale Law Journal have appointed the following officers for the coming year: Chairman, Knox Maddox, 1900, L.S., of San Francisco, Cal.; business manager, C. H. Studin- ski, 1900 L.S., of Pueblo, Col.
