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ID TheDaily Nebraskan I VOL. XV. NO. 125. UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, LINCOLN, MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1916. PRICE 5 CENTS. FARMERS' FAIR SCORES SUCCESS SEVEN HUNDRED VI8ITOR8 AT FARM LAST FRIDAY Receipts Sufficient to Clear AH Ex penses Poor Weather Did Not ' Stop the Merrymakers The Farmers' Fair, given by the stu dents of the college of agriculture txt the state farm last Friday, was a success. In spite of lowering skies, gusts of rain and intermittent snows, every scheduled event but the ath letic contests was given, and the whole day program, from the parade at noon until the last of the dances In the horse barn, proved most popular. The parade, led by the cadet band playing the latest popular and unpopu lar airs, wound through the downtown district at lunch time, and hundreds of people lined the curb to see the floats. The different departments were repre sented by typical floats ono of the most popular being that of the horti culture department with Its bevy of peaches. The allegorical float, show ing how farm management lifts the. mortgage, waB cleverly conceived. The home economics girls in their white aprons and with their modern kitchen utensils also made a hit with the -onlookers. Stock Parade a Feature The feature of the afternoon pro gram was the parade of the university stock through the farm,, campus. The blooded cattle, bulls and horses, the best in the state, attracted many peo ple interested in the cattle and dairy industry in Nebraska. The greaBed pig contest did not pro vide all the fun anticipated, because the numerous entries made it impossi ble for the squealer to escape from the mob of his pursuers. Arthur Johnson was awarded the prize when he fell flat upon the animal, and held him safely. The cadet band played a few dances in the afternoon, in the horse barni Just to give visitors a chance to try out the floor. The farm buildings, class rooms and laboratories were thrown open to visi tors, and many took advantage of the opportunity to become acquainted with the farm and the professors, who were on hand to explain the work 1n the different departments. There was more fun to be had Jn the evening than in most recent university events, pounds of confetti, exhorta tions of sideshow spielers, and the gen eral spirit of the crowd making for happiness. The different novelties such as the "Devil's Den," and the "Yellow Dog," were heavily patronized. Dancing Popular The most popular feature in tha evening was tho dancing at the horse barn. Tho Jitney dance ule was adopted, and It is estimated that 200 couples were on the floor at one time. Two orchestras furnished the music until midnight. The success of the first fair, in spite of he obstacles, was such that pro .feasors and students declared the fair had already become, an annual event. Committees will start work soon for the 1917 fair, which will probably be held later In the year when weather is more reliable. The Xpmensky club held a closed meeting in Union hall Saturday night A "skit," two readings, several duets and solos featured the program. KhK' : -sdHmsMHHiHMillflilHHilHililBMHKEIH , THE UNIVERSITY PASTORS C. J. Pope, E. W. Worthley, D. R. Leland, R. The university pastors will contribute a series of articles on the university students, the first, by Dean R. Leland, appearing in Robert Ewing, who was general secretary of the Y. M. C. A. is In prison camps of England. GARDEN WORKERS MEET AT FARM School garden supervisors from all over the state will be In session the latter part ofthis week at the Col lege of Agriculture at Lincoln receiv ing instruction in technical gardening and in the administration of the work. A large number of towns are hiring supervisors to look after this work in connection with the local schools. In a number of other communities, gar dening clubs have been formed with out reference to school credit. FARM OFFERS SHORT -COURSEJN MOTORS General Study of Gas and Oil Engines, Including Automobiles Registra tions Limited A short course designed to give training in the usp, care and selection of power machinery, including auto moblleswlll be offered at the univer sity farm, beginning June 5. The course will' last four weeks. Included in the work will be shop practice and a general study of gasoline and oil engines, steam tractors, and automo biles. f . The number of registrations for the course will be limited, owing to the nature of the work. Instruction is open to men eighteen years of age and older, who have completed the eighth grade. Arrangements can be made, however, for men of mature age who have not finished the eighth grade, bud who wish to, take the work, to do so. DELTA CHIS TO HAVE NEW CHAPTER HOUSE The Delta Chi fraternity has made a contract with James Farrell to lease for five years a new house to be built at Sixteenth and R streets, at a cost of $9,0Q0. Mr. Farrell will break ground Immediately, so that the build ing will bo ready for use September 1. Many of the latest Ideas In fraternity houses will be Incorporated Into that ko be -built for, the Delta Chls. The first floor will have a large living room; there will be small Individual rooms for study on the second floor! and the third will be thrown open for a large dormitory. The house will ac commodate twenty men. DEAN HASTINGS SAYS SiNGLETAX LEGAL Regents Have Legal Authority to Adopt it Fee Must Also be Justified That the Single Tax is not contrary to the constitution and laws of tho state of Nebraska is the opinion of Dean W. G. Hastings of the College of Law. Jn a letter to the Daily Nebraskan Dean Hastings shows that the statutes of this state outline certain definite duties and powers of the regents. After these, there is a clause permitting them to assess such further fees as the welfare of the student body may make advisable. It is from this blanket clause that the regents derive' their power to act in this instance. Warning Is given, however, that the regents could not act entirely arbitrary In the matter. The fee must be Justi fied from the standpoint of general welfare of the student body. If it were not found so to be, the students .would not be compelled to pay. HARRISON COMING TO SPEAK TOMORROW Will 8pend Rest of Week at University Vocational Talk Will be Given.Saturday Dr. Paul W. Harrison will arrive at the University of Nebraska tomorrow to speak in the interest of the student volunteer movement and, medical mis sions. Dr. Harrison is a native of Nebraska, was graduated from the University of Nebraska with P. B. K. honors, and Johns Hopkins medical school, chose to enter the work In Arabia as he desired to render pioneer service in a difficult field. He was commissioned by 'the, Arabian Mission in 1909 to undertake exploration In the Interior of Arabia in connection with his service as head of the hospital at Bahrein. He has made the longest Journeys inland of any missionary of recent years and has reached places where hitherto no S. Ewing. religious topics of interest to this Issue of The Nebraskan. Europe now, working in the TO HOLD ANNUAL INSPECTION OF CADETS The annual government Inspection of the state university cadeto will be held tomorrow morning, when Major McFarland, representing the war de partment, will review the regiment, For the past few weeks the .cadets have been going through rigid drills Mn preparation for the inspection, and hope to make a favorable showing be fore the army officer. The inspection will begin at 8 o'clock ,and will prob ably last three hours. INTER-FRAT BASEBALL STARTS THIS WEEK Little Dope on Probable Winners- Betas and Delta Taus Have Strong Teams. Baseball at the university will start In earnest this week, when the first of the games for the Inter-fraternity cham pionshlp of the university will be played. The Greek letter societies will be divided into two divisions, the win ners to play off for first place. The athletic board will give banners to the fraternities winning first and second places. There is little "pre-season" done on tho different teams. The Be'as are said to be strong, as are the Delta Taus, In the first division. The Sig Eps and the Sig Alphs loom up as strong contenders in the second divis ion. It is more than probable, how ever, that dark horses will carry off the bacon in both divisions. AG COLLEGE 8AYS HALF OF FARMS NOT PROFITABLE That more than half the farms of the state of Nebraska are returning less than the hired men's wages if the capital is credited with earning 5 per cent Interest, Is the statement given out at the state farm as a result of the farm management surveys of the college of agriculture. The farms can, however, be made profitable, with' a oimtiia reoreanization of the busi ness! This reorganisation need not mean the introduction of wholly new systems of farming, but rather would probably ejitall Htt'.e more than read justments In the present systems pf management HOUR DRAWS NEAR FOR JUNIOR PLAY GOOD ADVANCE SALE OF STUDENT TICKETS Clarence Clark Will Stage Perform ance The Story of the Play With a large advanced sale of tickets, and a cast rapidly rounding into form under the direction of Miss Alice Howell of the school of drama, members of the Junior class are pre dicting that "The Man of the Hour," the play that will be given at the Oliver theatre next Friday night, will be a success in every way. The cast has been working nearly every night for the past two weeks, and will con tinue their strenuous labors until the curtain goes up Friday night. Marguerite Kauffman is the chair man of the committee that is putting the play across. The responsibility for the financial success of the piece rests upon Lorln Caley, the business man ager. Clarence Clak, an alumnus of the university, who has staged differ ent university productions for a num ber of years past, will be the stage manager. The Story of the Play The play tells the story of modern politics, in which is Interwoven a pleasing love theme. Alwyn Bennett Is In love with Dallas Walnright, niece of the great stock broker, Charles Wainright, but he has never spoken of his love. Scott Glbbs, a shrewd young broker, wants to marry Dallas for her money and causes an announcement of her engagement to him to bo put in the paper. The stroke fails of tho desired result, however, for it wakes young Bennett to action Just in time to prevent Dallas from accepting Glbbs challenge. She demands that Bennett make good. His opportunity comes when the nomination for mayor is offered him by Charles Wainright and Richard Hor rigan, who think they will be able to handle him in some crooked deals. Bennett accepts the nomination, but declares that he will keep his oath of office if he is elected. Bennett becomes mayor. In the face of every difficulty bribery and social ostracism, and even the loss of the girl he loves, he keeps his oath and vetoes the questionable bill. The work ing out of the difficulties of Bennett furnishes the plot of the play. The Leading Lady Lcuise Schavland of Lincoln, is tho leadteg woman, with the part of Dallas Wainright. There are but two other girls In the cast, Ruth Henninger of Lincoln, of Kosmet fame; and Marjorla Green of Lincoln? Don Marcellus will have the leading role of Alwyn Bennett. He is ably supported by Howard Wilson as Charles Wainright. Maurice Clark as Scott Glbbs, and Spray Gardner aa Harrlgan. The other members of the cast are Jack Elliott, Ralph Lahr, Joseph Flaherty, Everett Carr, Harry Gayer, Paul Raver, Ladlslaus Kublk, Robert Waring, and Cecil Laverty. PROF. FOGG IN KANSAS Professor Fogg left Lincoln Friday afternoon for Pittsburg, Kan., where he acted as the sole Judge of the Inter normal school debate. The Invitation to Professor Fogg to act as Judge was extended through Chancellor AVery. ot 'if m I 11