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By Way. -of Diversion. The attention of late risers as they were hastening to breakfast last Saturday morning was attract- ed by the sight of dense volumes 01 smoke spreading over the part of the campus adjacent to Packard's hotel. They heard the clang of the alarm bell, and though they saw no lurid glare, they pinned their faith to the ancient adage and, renouncing breakfast, hastened their footsteps in the direction of the smoke. The distant sound of human voices in the imperative mode stimulated their stride into a dog trot which changed into a run when thpv turned the corner at Pickard's and dashed into full view ot me thrilling spectacle. On the north ern side of the street opposite the residence of Squire Barbee stood a wooden building, occupied as a com bined dwelling and ; shoeshop by colored inmates; a building of un certain age, of mediaeval architec ture and of wood. Pouring in jet black ffusts through doors and win dows was smoke; rising in compact mils of inkv darkness from dripping roof and sides, unwinding itself again in majestic , sweeps, dissipat ing first into circling ringlets and finally into a shapeless, stifling! mass, permeating the neignDonn atmosphere was smoke. But the fire no fire there seemed to be. Ap parently there had been an attempt at one, which had tailed. The crowd which lined the oppo site sidewalks and filled the streets began to turn away. ' Fire fighters, were already clambering . down ladders and preparing to leave, their faces animated with the lust of vic tory. -Scarcely had they ceased their efforts,f however, when the roof leaped into flame, malicious, devouring flame, which seemed to say mockingly, "I knew my chance would come. The gauntlet had been cast down and the k fight: began, anew. ;The scene which followed would baffle the pen of a DeQuincy. The tire department, under the efficient and rnmmandinff leadership of some twenty-five or thirty, renewed their efforts. A hose the hose was K.,rr1-it :.nto reauisition and the burning building, adjacent buildings and the crowd especially the crow(lvvere deluged with drizzling rirmJna-. drowning dampness. The single hose would be directed at one point, when some one in the crowd would shout, "The other side" and .straightway the whole company would rush pell men witn out question to the other side, deal ing out cold baths freely, without charge and without respect or per sons. 'Talk about uncertainties'. ThP man who could have foretold 4 the direction which that stream of water was going to take next that man,; if he lives, should, be ;-made a Doctor of Prophecy. instan- ter. About this time the hose, perhaps i because it was not . being treated with the respect due its age, sprang a leak and sent a column of water skyward as if in eloquent protest to ' heaven against the , turn matters were taking. People in neighbor ing houses. began to move out their furniture. Suddenly a cheer burst from the crowd as Drane rushed from the second story of an adja cent house, bearing triumphantly, alone and without any assistance a pair of gloves. A moment later another cheer, thrilling, spontan eous rose from the assembled gath- 1 .A ering as a rift in the smoke reveaieu the manly form of Y. M. C A. Jackson astride the roof of an ad joining dwelling, covering it with hlankets. He was cheered again and to the echo, when he held to his nost for several seconds after the ubiquitous stream of water came his way, merely taking refuge under one of his blankets, before sliding lg nominiouslv down the ladder. , And thus it went. Twas a battle of the elements and .finally water, much water, wet water and plenty of it. backed by the Chapel Hill . 1 Till. fire department won out, ana ntue more than the. roof of the building was burned. Undoubted heroes: Strain, Jack son, Louis Webb, Johu A., honora ble mention: Pittman, Drane and Shull; umpire, Brock well; referee, Pickard: drownings, everybody; At tendance, 1,000; time . of game 45 minutes. THE wTaT SL AT E R COT; OF DURHAM, N. C., ' - - " The Gents' Clothiers and Furnishers, invite the Faculty and Student Body to make their store headquarters while in Durham. MOORE and SPRUILL, - Agents. PICKARD'S UVERY STAI Rubber Tire Carriages and Buggies. Every thing New ar i ityiish. 'Phones No. 67 and 6 W W. PICKARD Owner- and Manager. 'The riollaaay oiuaio, SUCCESSORS TO "COLE AND HOLLADAY." Gallery will be open ever? 'Wednesday fOf eachweek beginning Wednesday, October 19th. HIGH GRADfc WORK ONLY. Prices reasonable. A fine set ot views of campus ana Duuuiugs uu a.- . GALLERIES RT BOTH DURHAM AND GHRPEL HILL. Doings in the Societies. The Dialectic society Saturday nlo-ht discussed the query "Resolv ed, That the Federal Government Should Exercise Control over . all Life Insurance Companies." The affirmative won and Mr, Lynn made the best speech. The Philanthropic society elected as its representatives on the annual Commencement .Debate, Messrs. j. R Palmer and "E. M. Hiffhsmith. It elected as its Washington's TV.ri-hdav orator Mr. James oman MacNider. The Di elected as its Ontnmencement debaters Messrs. Rnhv. Dnv and Stahle Linn. It Parted also as its Freshman-Sophq- more debaters Messrs. Marmaauite Robins, and, C. E. Mcintosh. Junior Election. The Junior, class Saturday after noon elected the . following officers the class at Commence ment: Chief Marshal, Mr. Charles L Weil; sub-marshals; Messrs. T. W. Parker. J. BV Palmer, W. A. Houck, E. M. Highsmith, J . 11. TVAlpmherte. Thomas U tferry. Mr Henrv L. Sloan was elected captain of. the class baseball team and; Mr. W. S. U'li. Kobmson, jr., was elected manager. The Odd Number Club. . The Odd Number Club met Fri day: evening. Organization was completed . by electing Mr. n. n. TTno-hes, secretary. r The following productions were "He Had Suffered Enough' Mr. Q. S., Mills. Judgment Delayed'.' Mr. , S. T? Lnrran. "February"- Mr. T. B. Higdou. "Excursionists and Birds" Mr. 3. H. Farabee. North Carolina. ...1789... HEAD OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF ! EDUCATION. ...1905... . Ac tnr. fViiTnritrhiinss and aU that is best in educatio and he mouMmg of character, it is eqmppeu wnu Uu-nr, new -water works, central heating, electric liehts. ; .Eleven ocienumj lauum.v r ofd for good work. The Faculty numbers 67. Students Dei. J-auiai j One librarian and four assistants. Fine Lit- rcLdbytheAlt and loans for the needy and deserving, f For information, address F. P. VENABLE, President, Chapel Hill, N, C. I Roses, Carnations, Violets Wandsome Floral Designs a ; Specialty.'' 'Bridal" Bouquets, and Flowers for an occasions. Pnlms.' Ferns, and all kinds of . plants.., Bulbs for fall planting: Hyacinths, xuups, iwciaaua, Lilies,' etc. H. STEINMETZ, Florist, Phone 113. KAiWH. How is Your Time? If it is not satisfactory, send your watches , to JONES & FRAS1ER, DURHAM, N. C, and, get them repaired. They are making a spec ialty of student trade and ' are prepared to give satis faction; or if you wish anything in the jewelry line, see before buying. ' FRANK P. DRANE, Agt., Ohem. Lab. and D. K. E, House. From Maker Direct to Consumer Burk's Peerless Clothin Equal to Custom-Tailored at half the Cost. Uncommon Appearance, Correctness of Fashion and Excellence of Work manship are Characteristics of the Burk Tailorea Apparei, anu aiu.u in which it leads all other Ready-to-wear Clothing. 1 Ui !" J y:- In Norfolk, Va., Richmond, Va., Nashville, Teniij, Meraphia, Tenn., 6allas, Tex.t and Baltimore. Md., whh cities the Wltng stores are the Burk stores the best and most fashionable dresser-, are ."dppMng t hto the exnenslve merchant- satistacuou auu buviuh uouw.".vv f besides.. - It is our purpose to introduce this superior clothing to. every student .at University. We have the most exten- - A Vioir1crvrnr.C- Htlft of the Sea sivc aii-i iiQuuouii-vv. - - son. Orders left with our agents will receive prompt attention, j Call to. see us when in ionoiK Burk & Compaiiy, Norfolk, Va. Foy Roberson & Houck, Agents. Bttrch-Qorittan Co Durham N. C. MEN'S FINE FOOTWEAR Xotrell & Leonard, R. S. McRAE, Students' Supplie , STATIONERY, FANCY GROCERIES, CANDIES, FRUITS AND CIGARS. pr xj RNITURE ALBANY, N. Y. Makers of Caps and Oowna to the American flnlWei and Universities. Class contracts a specialty Reasonable prices. UNIVERSITY . BARBER SnOP First Class Work by First Class Barbers Dufistou & Sou, . Prop. ' PICKARD BROS. ' Livery Stable Nrwir the 'Phone Exchange. The best Livery in town, opienuiu uuiooo nuu riages. Quick attention. O. C. & J. F. PICKARD, - Props. THE COLLEGE Pressing vlUD' One dollar per month. Altering and repairing at small extra cose, eaas f action guaranteed. t & T. SNIPES. ' - PROPS' BOYS! Remember the Charlotte Stef Laundry. Oldest, Largest, W. A. JENKINS, Agent. 4"
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