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CDC Camecovik PUBLISHED WIC.KLY BY THE LITERARY SOCIE TIES ol' Tn UNIVERSITY oP SoUTH CARO LINA. TERxts, $1.50 A SESSION, PAYABI,C IN ADVANCE. "ntered as second-class matter November 20, 1908 at the postoffice at Columbia, S. C., under the Act of March 3, 1879." THE GAMEcocK solicits humorous sketches, essays, verse, etc., and will gladly publish such as is available, when accompanied by the full name of the author. Unsigned manuscripts will neither be acknowledged nor returned. All checks and money orders should be made payable to H. G. Officer, Business Man ager. Business Manager. H. G. OFFIcER, Eddy Lake. Assistant Business Manager. ROBERT E. SEIBELS, ColumbIa. BOARD OF EDITORS. Editor-in-Chief D. E. FINLEY, JR., '10, Yorkville. Associate Editors S. S. WIr.LIAMIs, '10, Clariosophic. S. J. COIIEN. Athletics Editors T. S. MCMIL.AN, '12, Clarlosophie. ,T. B. HEYWARD, '11, Euphradian. Local Editors -1. B. T[OMAs, '11, Euphradian. J. C. VAssEY, '10, Clarlosophle. Y. M. C. A. Editor Ml. M. REcTOR. Lazo Association Editor G. Rt. PETriGREw. COLUMBIA, S. C., MAROH 19; 1910. A NEW FIELD. For many years past the thought uj)permiost in the mind of every intel ligent citizen has been the development of the South. On last Monday morn ing, the student body had called to its attention a field of work which prob ably presents more possibilities than any other. The many uses of the cot ton seed, which have recently been discovered, were explained, and their value shown in the upbuilding of this section of the country. Much of this has been accomplished by the modern chemist, and thus an unlimited field of possibilities opened up to the worker in this science. The cotton seed is only one of the many products capable of exploitation, and great fortune as well as fame awaits the discerning chemist of the future who shall first discover the hidden properties of the South's products. Mr. Taylor's ad dress showed the many uses of the cotton seed, hitherto unknown, and gave lome idea of the good that has already been accomplished. Even this particular product is only in the early stages of development. To the man with an inclination for chemistry, a life spent in scientific work along this line present the greatest induce ments both as to profit and honor. Hundreds of positions are open to anyone who is properly equipped, andl a great wvork in the development of this section still remains to be dlone. Und1(oubtedly, in a very fewv years flour mnade from cotton seedl will take the p)lace of thle less nourishing wheat p)roduct, and a great change wvill be wrought in the life of the South. Anything that tends to increase the food supp)lly andl at the same time to better it, is worthy of tshe highest comn mlendlation, for these are the thiings that, go f-arthest towards the general ulift of the race. At the same time the cost of living is lowered, andl this in itself is an end wvhich is earnestly desired. The efforts of the chemist have been p)roductive of great good along an other line. The examination of foo,1 and the enforcement of the pure food law has been brought about chiefly by his investigations. Any science wyhich makes possible the discovery of benefits of the kind mentioned above is of the utmost im portance and should be fully devel oped. This field has been somewhat overlooked in the choice of profes sions an( work, .but its -possibilities are being recognized and should comnlend themselves to anyone who has a pre disposition for the work. MORE LIGHT. This is at present the cry of every one who tries to do any work at night in the Library. The present lighting system is so poor that men are driven into alcoves and closets in order to get near enough to a drop light to see the book they are reading. A few small lights are in the ceiling and one drop light in each alcove, only bright enough to read the titles to tie books on the shelves. This system of lights has been in existence for many years, since electricity was first installed, and up to the beginning of the present session was sufficient to meet all needs. However, at this time a much wished-for improvement was inaugu rated,-that of keeping the Library. open until ten o'clock, and this was something that was never contem plated when the building was wired. A change should be made to meet the new requirenents, for with the poor lights at present the eyes of all read ers are under a constant strain. The desks should each be equipped with stand-lights, properly shaded and placed at short intervals. This is the method of lighting pursued in libraries all over the country, and always meets with success. The cost would be com paratively slight; possibly a rewiring of the floor would be necessary, but the fixtures would be a very small expense. The new building is abun dantly supplied with lights--almost too much so, in fact, and could well afford to spare a few to the Library. This is a matter which has probably been overlooked, and we are sure needs only to be called to the attention of the authorities for its correction. ANOTHER NEED. There is still another need which has been emiphasized before, but which Tun. GAMECOCK would again like to call to the public attention. As spring comes on, the need of a common place to get drinking water is felt more strongly, and with wvarmer wveather it becomes almost a necessity. Up to a year ago there was a drinking-cup at the Marshal's office, which answvered this purpose, but this was very wisely removedl. A cup that is used by twvo or three hundred persons is always unhealthy, and a source of (hanger. WVe wvould not like to see the drinking cupI re-estalishedl, hut there is a sub stitute which answers the ipurpose with none of the evil results. Fix tures have been inventedl, so arranged that bhy turning a faucet, the wafer rises and( flows into" the mouth without the necessity of b. ig a cup. A num ber of these fixtures are in use at Witnhrop, and are very satisfactory. We would like.to see a,t least two ini stalled on the camnus one a the uMr shal's office, and the ot'her in the new building. In this way the desired end would be accomplished without resort ing to the unsanity cup, and the con venience to all -the students would be very great. The Cannibal Maid and Her Hottentot Blade; or, How Three Were Made One. (Taken from Life for Dec. 2, 1909.) A Cannibal Maid and her Hottentot Blade, They met in a rocky defile; A gay eagle plume was his only cos tume. The lady was wrapt in a-smile. Together they strolled and his passion lie told In pleading and tremulous tone, While softly they trod on the blossom strewn sod . And spooned in the twilight alone. Then sweetly she sighed as she shyly replied, With tender and fairy-like mien.; She munmured the word, when a war whoop was heard A rival had burst on the scene. A savage Zulu to the trysting place drew, )emanding his cannibal bride.; But the Hottentot said, with a toss of his head, "I'll have thy degenerate hide." The Hottentot flew at the savage Zulu, The Zulu he went for the Blade, And fiercely they vied in thei.r strength and,their pride, And fought for the Cannibal Maid. She perched on A stone, with a shapely shin-bone Clasped tight in her tapering arms, And watched the blood fly, with a love-laden eye While her warriors foughtfor her charms. When fiercer they fought and the ring ing blows caught, With 'thrust and with parry. and pnnch, She said, with a smile, "In a very short while I will have those two fellows for lunch." Tihe purple blood flows from the Hot tentot's nose, The Zilu is struck by the I1lade; Then each of them sighed. agasping lie died, And looked on the Cannibal Maid. She made a nice stew of the savage Zulu, And scrambled the -ottentot's brains; 'Twas a dainty menu wvhen the cooking wvas through, Anid she (lined on her lover's re mains. The savage Zulu and the H-ottentot, too, Both sleep ini a cannibal tomb. The three were made one, and the story is done The maidIen strolled off in the gloom. -EDwARD IH. Pate Professor Colcock (to small boy on Athletic field): "IHow dare you swear before me ?" Boy: "H-ow (lid I know you wanted to swear first ?" $15 *~4m~t4nsI::,,, asx ABBOTT'S CIGAR STORE Headquarters for Carolina GIVE US A CALL Cor. LADY and MAIN STS. GUARANTEED PATENT LEATHER SHOES $4.00 REMEMBER THE NAME "Burrojaps" CALLAHAN-DOBSON SHOE CO. E.D. EhLIS 10 ELi0TT Represents the C. C. Laundry. Ask him for special rates to Students Suits Cleaned $1 Our equipment for Good Printing is up-to-date, and we solicit a part of your business. Our motto: PRINTING WHEN YOU WANT IT bupre Fx*i1tg &r. Edward C. DuPre, Proprietor 1816 MAIN ST. PHONX 118 How About Mechanical Drawing Instruments . I have a full line of Instruments, Pencils, Rules of all kinds, Ink, Paper, Drawing Boars an in cepfact can give you a complete No use to go up town, I sell as cheap or cheaper than any onei town and am only a J. S. DANTZLER No. 5 Elliott. UInEgl EU IYIRGEMIT I wish to notify my customers that after Novemb)er 1st our studio will be ready for business. We have thor oughly renovated, refurnished and equipped our studio with all modern instruments known to the photographic art. The studio will be prepared to prodluce work second to none. Lady in attendance. 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