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. TheDsiily Nebra VOL. XV. -NO. 63. UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, LINCOLN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1915. PRICE 5 CENTS. sk ATHLETIC BOARD SEEKSJIEW COACH COACH 8TIEHM WAS VOTED HIS OFFICIAL RELEASE PR, CLAPP HEADS COMMITTEE other Members In Charge of Selecting a New Coach Are Dr. Wolcott, Prof. Hurler, Herbert Reese and Hugo Otoupallk The University Athletic Board met Monday to attend to the matter of an athletic director and to settle other business matters. Coach Ewald 0. Stiehm was voted his official re lease, and a committee of Dr. K. u. Clapp. chairman, Dr. R. H. Wolcott, Prof. F. M. Hunter, Herbert Reese ind Hugo Otoupalik was appointed to look for his successor. Several applications nave been re ceived, and these were turned over to the committee which will have full authority to conduct an Investigation, but which, of course, will report to the board before there Is definite ac tion. Dr. R. G. Clapp, Monday night, de nied the report from Chicago that 'Nebraska had. asked the war depart ment for the release of Lieut. Vernon Prltchard, that be might be chosen aa Coabh Stiehm's successor. The basketball schedule as made up thus far was presented for ap proval and the following program is assured. Jan. 8 Wesleyan at Lincoln. Jan. 14-15 Kansas at Lincoln. Jan. 21-22 Drake at Lincoln. Jan. 29 Nebraska alumni at Omaha. (Continued on page 3) AUDIENCE FILLSJHE CHAPEL Annual Christmas Program by Mrs. Raymond Attracts Townspeople as Well as Students Scores of people were turned away from the University Memorial hall yesterday morning when the annual Christmas musical program waa given under the direction of Mrs. Carrie B. Raymond. Every seat In the main part of the ball was taken long be fore the beginning of the convocation and at 11 o'clock every available seat la the balconies was occupied, with people lined up in the aisles. Many in attendance were townspeople who make it a point to attend some of the more elaborate programs during the year. Following the traditional custom of the latest convocation before the hol idays, selections from Handel's "Mes siah" were given.. The program of numbers was on a somewhat more elaborate scale than usual. The solo parts were taken by Miss Louise Lo Earon, Miss Pearl Daniels, and Walter Wheatley. The program Included the more Interesting numbers In the or torio such as the tenor recitative and re "Comfort YeMy People" and "Every Valley Shall be Exalted," the Pastoral Symphony, the soprano arl, "Come Unto Him" and closing with too "Hallelujah Chorus." E. J. Walt, Mrs. August Molzer, William T. Julck nd Miss Lillian Eiche composed the "tring quartet anct Miss Louise Zum lnkel presided at the organ. ' COSMOPOLITAN CLUB ELECTS Professor LeRosslgnol Gave Talk on the Value of the Organization Officers Elected The Cosmopolitan Club met Mon day evening for the election of officers. A satisfactory attendance Is reported. After the musical numbers Prof. J. E. LeRosslgnol gave a talk on the value of such an organization to the Uni versity, and to its individual members. After the program a business meeting was held, and the following officers were elected: C. H. Park, president; Prof. Sarka Hrbkova, first vice presi dent; Mr. Paul Kies, second vice pres ident; Mr. Harry Magnusson, secre tary and treasurer; Mr. K. E. Carlson, reporter. The officers constitute the committee to arrange for" subsequent meetings. Mrs. Phil Southwick, of Friend, is expected in the- city this week to spend the holidays with her parents. Mrs. Southwick was formerly Dorothy Harpham. She is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. THE SEGURITYLEAGUE PRIZE Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars for the Best Essay on Preparedness Rules of Contest Follow The National Security League offers a prize of $250 for the best essay on the subject, "National Security as it Involves the Preparation and Use of Citizenry." The rules regarding the competition are as follows: 1.. Competition is open to all. 2. The essay shall consist of not less than 4,000 and not more than 5,000 words. 3. Each competitor shall send three typewritten or printed copies of his essay in a Bealed envelope marked "Militia Essay," to reach the League on or before February 1, 1916. The essay must be strictly anonymous; the author shall adopt some nom de plume and sign the same to the essay, followed by a figure corresponding with the number of the pages of MS.; a sealed envelope bearing the nom de plume on the outside and enclosing full name and address, must accompany the essay. This envelope will be opened in the presence of the Execu tive Committee after the decision of the Board of Award has been received. 4. The prize shall be awarded upon the' recommendation of a Board con sisting "of three suitable persons chosen by the Executive Committee, who will be requested to designate the essay deemed worthy of the prize; and also In their order of merit those de serving of honorable mention. 5. The essays submitted shall be the property or the League which re Berves the right to publish any or all thereof. Address National Security League, Inc., 31 Pine street. New Y ork City. Work on Testing Drain Tiles Prof Geo. R. Chatburn of the De partment o fApplied Mechanics Is at the University of Wisconsin at a meet ing of Committee C-6 of the American Society for Testing Materials. This committee has been working for three years on testing drain tiles. Profes sor Chatburn was asked to make a large part or these tests at the Uni versity.of Nebraska, but lack of funds in the Department of Applied Mechan ics prevented. The testing experi ments are carried on at the schools furnishing the necessary 'nd"-IoJ' State Colle. University of Illinois and University of Wisconsin. FEAR FOR TYPHOID EPIDEMIC!SSSL.1,5-Sr: Source of the Present Cases Has Not Been Located Seventeen Casei Reported University students, faculty, and officials are wondering if Lincoln la to have a general typhoid epidemic as occurred several years ago when so many students contracted the disease. The situation is growing more ser ious daily, and as yet the city health department has been unable to locate any definite source of contagion. Fail ing in all else suspicion has been cost upon the city water. All of the seven teen families In which typhoid fever has been reported use city water. Because of the fact that these fami lies use city water and no other, the water is under suspicion. Three of the families use only condensed milk, and the others take from so many dif ferent dairies, that the health depart ment has discarded the theory that the contagion might have been spread by impure milk. Repeated tests of the city water have shown no colon bacilli or other impurities. Doctor Waite, who makes the examinations for the city, told Health Superintendent Chapman yes terday that the city water was per fectly pure. Forty-two of these ex aminations are supposed to bo made each month. Doctor Chapman has asked to have the plant used to purify the water put in operation, even though it was not considered neces sary. The city contracted for thej purchase of a chlorine apparatus to purify the water a month ago, but It has not yet arrived. Eight new cases of typhoid have been reported to the health office yes terday and today. The new cases to day were at the following addresses: 411 North Twenty-second, two; 1901 Garfield; and 2312 Washington. The health office has prepared a map of the city and Is locating every case with little red and green headed pins In an effort to locate some source of the contagion. The cases now on hand In addition to those reported this morning are as follows: 712 South Eleventh, 1930 R street, 1908 Euclid MANY ATTEHDJHE VESPERS Room Is Decorated with Christmas ! Tree and Candles Miss Beghtol Presided The Christmas Vesper service of the Y. W. C. A. was attended by 150 stu dents and twenty Lincoln ladies yes terday. As they entered the room tney were given a small twig of holly as a token of the Christmas season. The room was decorated In holiday fashion with a small Christmas tree and many lighted candles. Miss Jessie Beghtol presided. Jean- ette Finney read the Christmas story. The program was furnished by miss Lillian Helms Polley, who sang a cycle of Christmas carols by Peter Cornelius, Including The Chdistmas The Shepherds, The Three Kings, Simeon. Christ, the Friend of Children, and The Infant ChrlsL Mrs. Polley was accompanied by Miss Ann Stuart at the jiano. South Sixteenth. 331 North Thirty- first, 911 E street, 941 F street, 2960 street, 2282 Y streetand two iu the country outside the city limits. A majority or the cases have been reported in the last few days, and all of them since November 26. Doctor Chapman advises care In eating green vegetables that have not been thor oughly washed. He says that it would be gooilw boil drinking water, al though he docs not regard it as a complete preventive. Inoculation against typhoid has been proved efficient to the highest de gree according to the health officer. He is prepared to inoculate against the fever wherever necessary, and whenever it is requested. See Journal Office Today The members of the Journalism Class who were unable to visit the Ne braska State Journal office yesterday will have an opportunity to do so to day. The class will meet at the Jour nal office at 2:30 o'clock. FRAT ATHLETIC BOARD MET "Tim" Corey Elected President- William Folsom Secretary Plan Track Meet The Interfraternity Athletic Board met yesterday and elected "Tim" Corey president and Wm. Folsom, sec retary and treasurer . for the season. The committee, which was to Investi gate the advisability of a bowling tournament reported favorably. A mo tion was passed to have a commit tee composed of J. D. Stevens, Ken neth V. Craig, and S. A. Hoadley, draw ud a schedule. It was decided !to hold the Interfraternity track meet In the evening and have a dance follow It.- The date for the meet has not been definitely decided on account of a conflict. Paul Shields, Louis R. Doyle and Wm. A. Maxwell were appointed to ar range the Interfraternity basketball schedule. After much discussion the board unanimously agreed to have the games played under regulation rules to have official referees, and to "cut out all football-basketball." The next meeting of the Interfrater nity Athletic Board will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 1916. Playing Servent In the House "The Servant In the House," Charles Rann Kennedy's great moral play, will appear at the Oliver, Thursday. Decem ber 16. This, Is an opportunity to see a great play beaded by a great actor, William Owen, who was for twelve years at the head of his own company. The entire company was chosen by Mr. Owen and their playing was ap proved of by the author, Charles Rann Kennedy, Xi Delta Meeting The December meeting of Sigma Xi will be held at 8 o'clock tonight In Room 206, M. E. Building. Chancellor Samuel Avery will speak on "The Chemistry of U. S. as Influenced by the War," and Dr. R. H. Lyman will speak on "Drug Plant Culture In' U. 9. with Special Reference to Nebraska." W. A. Rockie, '12 of Fremont, Is here for a few days on his way home for Christmas vacation. Mr. Rockie has been in the western part of the United States In the employ of the Forest Service. Beginning the new year, he will take up similar work In Texas. BIDS FOR BUILDINGS WILL CLOSE TODAY ABOUT FIFTY SETS OF BLUE PRINTS ARE IN THE LOCATION OF BUILDINGS Chemistry Building Will Be North of Nebraska Hall Appearance Will Be Similar to That of the Bessey Building The bids for the Chemistry build ing and ror the hospital will be clos ed today at 4 o'clock. Betweon forty and fifty sets of blue prints have been made for prospective bidders. The Chemistry building will be lo cated north of the Nebraska hall. It faces Twelfth street, with two main entrances n the east. It Is to be 175 feet long and 95 feet wide, with an additional wing on the west contain ing a lecture room, 62x50 feet. In appearance it will be much like the Bessey building, three floors and basement, built of pressed brick and stone, and the entire construction fire proof. Unlike the Bessey building, It will have three-quarter columns across the front and a sub-basement. The hospital corresponds In style and structure with the Medical col lege building. It is to be a four flood building with part of a fifth floor iu the center of the building. It is 280 feet long and the main part is 70 feet wide. The Chemistry building, although not so large, will probably equal the Bessey building in cost, and the cost of the hospital is estimated at $150. 000. THE CHESS CLUB SCHEDULE Tournament .Begins .Immediately. Playing to Be Concluded in January The University Chess club held a meeting in Room 9 in the Temple base ment last Monday night. Reports of various committees were beard and a constitution was adopted. The on stitution provides also for checker toudnaments which are planned for next semester. The first chess tournament will bo gin immediately. A schedule was drawn up and all games shall be played before the second Thursday in January. These games may be i hiyo i either at the next meeting of the club or at the Temple reading room pro vided witnesses are present. The fol lowing is the schedule: L. L. Murphy vs. W. H. Wilson. It. H. Lambert vs. Harold Rotutfo.-k. C. A. Hoppolch vs. J. A. Cejnnr. John Ashby vs. C. J, Lehmkuhl. C. C. Engberg vs. Rudolf I'rokop. Oscar Nelson vs. A. C. Pcbel- G. E. Van Meter vs. E. A. Wortli ley. G. M. Darlington vs. Oliver Anthos. Joe Pckar vs. Felix Newton. Philip Sheehan vs. George DeFord. J. E. LeRosslgnol vs. H. E. Brehm. Andrew Meyer vs. J. E. Okey. Roland Rodman vs. H. J. FInley. This schedule was drawn by chance by a committee appointed by the pres ident. The results and further sched ules will be duly announced.