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TheDanly Nelbra VOL. XIV. NO. 150. UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, LINCOLN, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1915. PRICE 5 CENTS. "JEAN BAPTISTE PROFESSOR LE ROSSIGNOL'S NEW BOOK OUT" A STORY OF CANADIAN LIFE Author of Many Works on Economics Writes Novel Is Published by Dent and Dutton of Lon don and New York Prof. J. E. LeRossignol, head of the School of Commerce and author of several books on economic subjects, has branched into a new field and writ ten a novel, "Jean Baptiste," a story of love and adventure, dealing with the life of the French Canadians. The book has just been published by Dent (London) and Dutton (New York). Professor LeRossignol is particu larly well fitted to write a story of Canadian life, for he was born in Quebec and spent the early years of his life there. He also received his preparatory education in that country, graduating from the Montreal High In 1909 he published a volume entitled Prof. J. E. Le Rossignol. "Little Stories of Quebec," which was his first attempt at portraying the life of the Canadian people. The scene of the story is laid in rural Quebec, one of the few places in America that has been little affect ed by the influence of commerce. Here the habitants are wont to live the simple life content to live aa their fathers lived. The hero, Jean Baptiste, becomes fired with an ambi Uon to accomplish big things, not by going away to the city as so many heroes do, but by introducing the power and wealth typical of the In dustrial world into the rural com munity in which he lives. Success comes to him after many difficulties in overcoming the designs of his en emy, one Pampbile, who has made his fortune in the gold fields of Nevada. The love affair of the story centers round Jean's effort to win Gabrielle, the fairest maid in all the country round, and daughter of the richest habitant. The book is written In an easy, charming style and so cleverly de picts the beauty, charm and quiet of that country that the reader uncon sciously finds himself enjoying its de lights. "Jean Baptiste" is one of the new oveia that all will want to read this ncation. A- Beside this recent work, Professor LeRossignol is the author of: "The Ethical Philosophy of Samuel Clarke." Leipzig, 1892. "Monopolies Past and Present." New York, 1901. "History of Higher Education iiv Colorado." Washington,' 1902. "Taxation in Colorado." Denver, 1903. "Orthodox Socialism." New York, 1907. "Little Stories of Quebec." Cincin nati, 1909. "State Socialism in New Zealand." New York, 1910. . Also numerous short stories and articles on economic subjects. Law "Stude": We have about twen ty cases a day. "Academ": What kind are most of them? L. S.: Suit cases. Missouri Out look. COMMERCIAL CLUB PICNIC CALLED OFF Instead Dinner Will Be Given Tonight at the City Y. M. C. A. Officers Will Be Elected Due to the inclement weather, the Commercial Club picnic has been called off and instead the club will give a dinner at the City Y. M. C. A. this evening at six o'clock. Prof. J. E. LeRossignol, head of the department of Political Economy, will act as toast master. Toasts will be responded to as follows: Prof. O. R. Martin of the School of Commerce "The Faculty and the Club." E. J. Althouse "The Club Picnic." J. F. Christensen, district manager of a large Eastern corporation "The Padded Club." H. K. Burket, president of the Lin coln Commercial Club "What Your Club Can Do." Guy E. Reed of the. School of Com merce"(The Club and the Univer sity." President R. V. Koupal "Our Club." The election of officers for the en suing semester will be part of the business of the meeting. Any person interested in commercial work is in vited to attend. SELLECTED INNOCENTS WERE INITIATED Annual Initiation and Banquet of the Honorary Senior Society Was Held at the Lincoln The annual banquet and initiation of the Innocent Society of the State University was held Tuesday evening at the Lincoln Hotel. The organiza tion is composed of thirteen members of the Senior class, who are selected bv "tapping" at the Ivy Day exercises each year. At the initiation which preceded the banquet the following men were taught the rite3 of the so ciety: Richard V. Kaupal, Marcus L. Poteet, David H: Bowman, Guy C. Chambers, Irving Frost, U. S. Hark son, D. T. Lane, W. F. Noble, Henry Pascale, Richard Rutherford, H. J. Schwab. E. B. Scott and Percy Spencer. Thirty members of the fra mmitv wrre nresent for the banquet Guy Reed prestfed over the toast list and introduced the louowing Ba ers: O. J. Fee. Homer Hewitt, Cloyd Stewart, and Guy Chambers. E I SERGEANT GEORGE WINS INDI VIDUAL "COMPET" CLARK TAKES SECOND PLACE Roscoe Pound Medal Awarded Tues day Night Lieutenant Parker and Colonel Fowler Select the Winners of Contest Sergeant Vincent George won first prize and Corporal M. F. Clark, sec ond, in the annual contest of Company A for the Roscoe Pound medal, Tues day evening. Lieut. S. M. Parker, U. S. A., and Col. K. Fowler were the judges. It was strictly a manual-of-arms contest. The Roscoe Pound medal is awarded annually by Prof. Roscoe Pound, for merly dean of the Law College, to the winner of the individual "compet" in Company A. Professor Pound was at one time coptaiu of Company A. The first prize is a gold medal; the sec ond, silver. Last year the first prize was won by Sergeant Chapin, now regimental adjutant, and second, by Sergeant Graham, now captain. The atmosphere Tuesday night was not conducive to good. work, but the men did exceptionally well in spite of the handicap. - EXCHANGE TICKETS ON SALE TODAY Tickets for "The Sunken Bell" Go On Sale at One O'clock Exchange Them Tuesday Morning The student body and the faculty members have made so many inquiries as to the actual date when the seats for the Senior play, "The Sunken Bell," will be placed on sale that an announcement is made several days in advance of the plans of the man agement. At one o'clock today exchange tickets will be placed on sale at the following places: The office of T. A. Williams, auditor of student activities; Co-op Book Store, the College Book Store, Harry Porter's, and the Oliver Theatre. Those desiring seats for the performance of "The Sunken Bell" may secure exchange tickets at any of, the above places. These tickets will be exchanged for regular seats Tuesday morning, June 1, at 9 o'clock. The Seniors have an opportunity to secure their reservations first, and after they have had their chance to secure their tickets those having ex change tickets will be served. The capacity of the theatre is over 900, FINAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED First of the Examinations Begin May Twenty-Ninth at Eight O'clock Schedule Printed Soon Final examinations begin a week from Saturday, May 29, at 8 o'clock in the morning, and will continue dur ing the next week until Saturday, June 5. A schedule will be out next week. Watch the Daily Nebraskan for further announcement regarding the day schedules. wins which will leave about 400 seats for the student body, the faculty and the general public. This does not include the gallery, which will be open for general admission. Indications point to a record-break ing attendance. Several organizations have filed requests for blocks of seats. Organizations that desire to occupy a section should make their applications to the business management at once. Advertising literature will be sent out within a few days featuring the mem bers of the cast, which was announced early in the week. FORMER STUDENT HAS ART EXHIBIT Mr. Herman Herminghaus has an exhibit of his own drawings on land scape architecture at Art Hall. He was a former student in the Fine Arts deDartment of the University and took a Master's degree in landspa,a archi tecture at Harvard this spring. FONTENELLE FOREST . EXCURSION TO OMAHA Excursionists Will Be Met With Auto mobiles and Taken Through For estBanquet Friday Night Scientific excursion leaves Lincoln on the Burlington at 7:50 a. m., arriv ing at Omaha 9:50. Excursionists will be met with automobiles at Omaha and taken through the Fontenelle for est, stopping at interesting points. Noon luncheon at Bellevue College. All persons planning to go on this ex cursion should send notice at once of such intention to Secretary A. E. Shel don, room 30t University Hall. Those desiring to be at the banquet Friday night (plate 5 Ocents) are re quested to notify the . secretary at their earliest convenience. Delta Chi announces the pledging of Howard K. Greer of University Place. Cornhusker Cuts Returned N The.Cornhusker cuts of fraternity, sorority and organization pictures have not all been called for, and those expecting to do so are urged to call at once. Mr. T. A. Williams has ar ranged the cuts in a way that will enable those calling to readily find them. EXHIBIT OF INDIAN RELICS IN MUSEUM Curator of Historical Society Museum Has Fitted Up Case of Inter esting Collections Melvin R. Gilmore, curator of the Historical Society Museum, has fitted up . a large case with relics used by the Indians in their homes. Baskets, cradles, musical instruments and games are included in the exhibit. Samples of crops raised by the In dians in Nebraska are also shown. One of the most interestirfg parts "of the exhibit is the collection of la crosse sticks used in playing the game by that name. The Indians originated the game, which was later adopted by the French Canadians. April, May Triplets Minister Is this your birthday, lit tle man? Willie No. sir; I was born the sec ond. Minister Of what? Willie Of triplets. ESTE5 PARK TRIP ROCKY MOUNTAIN STUDENT CON FERENCE RECREATION FOR COLLEGIANS Three Hundred College Men From Different Colleges to Spend Ten Days In the Park The Rocky Mountain Student Con ference will be held June 11-20 at Estes Park, Colorado. The following slogan is incentive enough to consider attending: "Join Three Hundred and Fifty College Men in Ten Days of Ail Around Recreation." The Estes Park Conference is a gathering of students from the col leges' of Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska,. New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Texas, and Oklahoma, un der the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association. At that gath ering the chief motive not only of the leaders, but of the students as well is to take definite steps to develop within themselves a well-rounded Christian character. Men of this type John R. Mott. are an absolute necessity In the world today, and the man who is in earnest about himself and his work is the one who will receive invaluable training in those various things that are essen tial to his better nature. John R. Mott, the world's greatest Christian leader of today, will be there. He says: "No college man can afford to miss one of these confer ences." No man who hears Mr. Mott can fail to go away without a broader view of the world and a more, serious sense of individual need. Several other well known characters will also be present "Dad"' Elliott and H. L. Heinzman, both of whom were here during the Robins campaign; Harry F. Ward, professor of social service in Boston University; Arthur Rugh, national student secretary of China, whose life is characterized by buoyant courage and optimism, and numerous other Christian leaders. The question may now arise in one's mind: Just what will I get out of that conference if I attend it? This has been partially answered. One will have the opportunity of spending ten days of outdoor life with 300 other college men, surrounded by as beau tiful scenery as almost any other place In the United States. The after noons will be free for any form of outdoor sport desired or for well- (Continued on pace 2) I j. . ?. t k i