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Dally Nebraskao i I -I ' If K. h 5; VOL. XVI. NO. 119. UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, LINCOLN, FRIDAY, MARCH 23. 1917. PRICE FIVE CENTS QUESTIONS ARISE IN COUNCIL PLANS LIST OF THINGS STUDENTS SHOULD DECIDE Subcommittee Working on ConsU tution Soon to Be Submitted for Consideration Vital questions in the formation ot the student council plan for Ne braska must be decided before the constitution is finally adopted by the student body, and it will be well for students to begin considering them before the constitution is sub mitted for discussion, a statement from the commission yesterday stated. A subcommittee is now working on the constitution, which will be discussed by the student body at open meetings, where criticisms and suggestions will be offered by all. Questions which are sure to come up then may well be grilled over before that time, the commission thinks. (Continued on page 4) LAURELS AWAIT TRACUTHLETES NEBRASKA NEEDS MEN TO CON TEST ON CINDER PATH Fourteen Men Out so Far to Win 57 Medals Track Athletes Made, Not Born Track athletes at Nebraska will be well repaid for their efforts this year. An interclass track meet is to be held on April 14, as a means of getting a line on the men for the events of the regular scheduled meets. Incidentally the athletic de partment is going to give medals for first, second and third places in this meet. Gold medals will be given for first place, silver for sec ond and bronze for third. In all there are to be 57 medals given in this one meet and there are at present about twenty men to get them. If the situation were not so serious, and so very dangerous to Nebraska athletics, it would be ridiculous, old athletes point out. One of the great criticislms of college athletics today is that there is not enough of a chance for the greater part of tire student body to take part. That criticism in the opinion of Otto Zumwinkle, a former Nebraska track captain, Is as far wrong as it is foolish. What bet ter chance can there be for a large number of men to take part than is facing the University at present? Athletes Made, Not Born There is another mistaken idea sometimes expressed regarding track athletics. That is that a man must liave exceptional ability to make Pood in track. This is not necessary s has been proved many times In tire past. Guy Reed, manager of athletics and probably the greatest track star Nebraska has ever pro duced, has found through experience hat any man, no matter what his natural ability, ran make a runner out of himself if he -will keep at it consistently and train right. As a notable example, Reed points out the work of Anderson, the famous (Continued to Page Three) JUNIOR CLASS play What Could The University Do In Case Of War With The Faculty Men Believe That the Insti tution Would Give Valuable Serv ice, Ranging From Men for Forces on Land and Sea to Judicial Calm ness. That the University of Nebraska, in the event of war with Germany, could render valuable service to the government was the opinion ex pressed by Chancellor Avery arid a number of faculty men interviewed by representatives of The Nebraskan yesterday. There will be use for men, espe cially for naval service, they be lieve, and also for trained students, although some think that there will be little immediate effect upon the University. The laboratories could be utilized for research and would be of great value to the authorities, and the professional men lawyers, doc tors, and engineers especially would find many things they could do to help. Chancellor Avery, Dean Carl C. Engberg, and Prof. P. M. Buck, ex pressed the belief that there would be a large enlistment of men for service, Professor Buck specifying that a regiment of men was the least that the University could do to help the government. Prof. P. M. Fling of the department of Euro pean history believed that there would be no great call for men im mediately after the outbreak of hos tilities, if such an event should come, unless unusual circumstances arise. He said that there would probably be some students who would join the naval forces. Judicial Calmness in Unrest Prof. E. H. Barbour of the depart ment of geology expressed the be lief that "perhaps the greatest serv ice that the University can render is judicial calmness in a period of unrest." He said that University faculties and student bodies are seldom moved by intense prejudices and hatreds. He also thinks that invaluable service might be rendered the nation in the preparation of base maps of the state and country. WORK HARD ON "THEDICTATOR" Last Rehearsals for Kosmet Klub Progressing In Fine Fashion Seat Sale Starts March 29 With the big chorus practicing with the cast, the last rehearsals of the Kosmet klub play, "The Dic tator," are progressing toward a point of excellence which prophesies another big triumph for the klub in its annual production. Brand new music for 1he play has been written and orchestrated by Lie Roy Meisinger, '17, who was the composer of most of the Kosmet music last year. Meisinger will per sonally direct a twenty-piece orches tra which will play the music at the performance. Natalie Spencer, '20, playing the role of princess, is handling the part with all the dignity, graeious ness, and inspiration a princess should have, and Walter C. John eon, '19, Omaha, playing the title role of the dictator, is succeeding in being very funny in rehearsals. Those who are watching his work declare that he will make a con tinuous laugh for the audience. The ticket sale for the play will be opened at the Oliver theatre Thursday morning, March 29, at 10 o'clock. ID) EM Professor Buck mentioned the fit ness of men in the University to whip recruits into some kind of shape for service, and said that these men would not be slow in coming forward. Prof. H. B. Alexander said that the University would probably be in a better position to offer service than almost any other organization. He mentioned the plan used at Co lumbia university for taking a census of all the resources at the command of the institution to be offered the government in case of need, and recommended it for use at Nebraska. Dean O. V. P. Stout of the col lege of engineering, said that the University had men and brains to oiler in case of national need. Dean R. A. Lyman of the college of pharmacy said that government might, be offered the use of the University laboratories, in which case service might be rendered, but he expressed doubt if the govern ment would want to take this step. Chancellor Avery spoke of the large number of applications for recommendation for commissions be ing sent to him by the government, seeming to indicate that there would be a large enlistment of students and graduates in the case of hos tilities. He said that service in regulating the food supply could be given by men agriculturally trained. Dr. E. J. Stewart, director of athletics, said that in case of war, every athlete should take military training as a part of his daily work in preparation for a call for serv ice, and that compulsory military drill should be required of all who have not had it. Following are the statements: Chancellor Avery Chancellor Avery said that the University, through its laboratory organization, would do anything in its power to help the government. The engineers especially were well qualified to render great service. The men who were agriculturally trained, he said, would be of serv- ice in organizing and regulating the!tion of base maps of the stare and food supply of the country and some country. It is said that it will re i specially trained men would be in quire one hundred years to get an a position to fill such positions as accurate map of the United States. food inspector or this state or otner j i niversuy men can rouun nu ou sueh offices as might be created by ditional service by reporting from the government. i their various state and communities In regard to the special work in natural resources which could be helping the government at present used in the event of war. Perhaps the chancellor said that a large the greatest service that a univer- Elizabeth Erazim Junior Play, direction. Never before has she had a and abilities as this. Direction Miss Alice Howell. ( J Si STO number of applications for reeomjsity can render is judicial calmness mendations for commissions in the feivice were being sent to him and also that the government had sent a number of blanks to him asking for recommendations for students and graduates of the University who had sent In their applications to the- war department. He said he thought a large number of students would apply for commissions in case of war and that he knew of at least four professors who had already made application for com missions. Professor Alexander Prof. H. B. Alexander, of the de partment of philosophy, said yester day that he felt the University would be in a position to render great help to the government in time of war. The University, he said, would prob ably be in a better position than !any other organization. The engl- neering and agricultural branches would be of tremendous help. He spoke of the plan which Columbia was following in taking a census of the resources of the university and said that he hoped in the event of war such a step would be taken by Nebraska. Columbia university has sent out blanks to all of its gradu ates asking them for definite infor mation as to the help they could give the government in time of war. They ask for the training which the student has bad that would particularly fit him for -service and also bow much time he would be able to serve. They also ask what he could offer in the way of auto mobiles, motorcycles and the like. In this way they are able to turn over to the government definite in formation as to what service they could be expected to offer. Dr. Alexander feels that some plan such as this at Nebraska would be a great help to the war department in the event that war is declared. Professor Barbour Prof. E. H. Barbour, bead of the department of geology, said: "The University can render great service to the nation in the prepara- The Star In ((Qreen Stockings" Elizabeth Erazim is the star in the junior class play, "Green Stockings," which will be pro duced at the Temple tonight. One of the most strikingly beautiful girls of her class, her black hair, vivid coloring, pleas ant personality and dramatic ability assure her a success to night. Miss Erazim plays the role of Celia Farraday, the English girl who found a new freedom in her mythical engagement to an English officer. The complica tion comes when the officer real ly appears on the scene. Ted Metcalfe plays the colonel with most pleasing ease and effective ness. This is not Miss Erazim's first appearance before a University audience. She has won favor in a number of the Dramatic club and University players' plays, produced under Miss Howell's part so suited to her temperament Seats 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c German Empire? in a period of unrest. University taculties and student bodies are seldom moved by Intense prejudices and hatreds. Great service may be rendered by mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering, by mathema ticians, chemists and physicists, and the supply of men trained in these sciences is to be drawn from the universities. In extremes, this same body of men can bear arms and shoulder the responsibilities incident to war." Professor Fling "Unless conditions are greatly changed, there would be no great de mand for men at the outset of hostili ties. The University might furnish a few men at the start from her group of trained studenls. There might be some students who would like to go into the naval forces, as men would be wanted for service on submarine chasers, and elsewhere in destroying submarines. "There is a possibility, however, that we will be able to keep out of War. Once it is declared, however, the issues will be clearly cut and the coun try will be united. "It is possible that the war may be decided this summer. Much de pends upon how the people ot Ger many feel upon the question of more war. Whether or not the liberal revo lutionists of Russia and the more radi cal factions can get together to push the war from Russia, also will be a determining element." Professor Buck Prof. P. M. Buck thought that the least the University can do if men are called, is to furnish a regiment. He said that he is ready to go if the call comes, that there will be no hesi tation among both faculty men and students. "I expect congress to pass the uni versal training bill and that should clarify the situation," said Professor Buck. "The rapid dismissal of the militiamen from federal service would indicate that the national guard sys - tem is not to count very largely as an ! organization. "The University has plenty of men who are trained to drill new recruits into some shape, and these men will not be slow in coming forward." (Continued on page 3) OFFERED ROLE IN SHAKESPEARE Louise Schavland, Star in "Alias Jimmy Valentine," May Play Ophelia Opposite John E. Kellerd Louise Schavland, 17, of Lincoln, star in "Alias Jimmy Valentine," one of the numbers on the Universitweek program, was offered the role of Ophelia in "Hamlet" by John E. Kel lerd during his engagement at the Oliver last week. Mr. Kellerd was very anxious for Miss Schavland to W begin work In his company at once, but since she will be graduated in June, she thought it best to complete the semester. In a letter to Prof. Alice Howell, head of the department of dramatic art, concerning Miss Schavland's work, Mr. Kellerd said: " and I shall keep an engagement open for her next sea son in case she wishes to begin her career with me, for I have great topes for her future." ' Miss Schavland has won consider able recognition in University dra matic circles. Besides distinguishing herself in class work under Professor Howell, she took the lead in last year's i junior play, "The Man of thei Hour." MGS MAY ASK ROOSEVELT TO GIVE ADDRESS SENIORS TO DECIDE ON FORM OF COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Possibility of Combining Them With Semi-centennial Chancellor Issue Statement on Acceptance As a result of the acceptance yester day by Theodore Roosevelt of the in vitation extended by the Lincoln Com mercial club to be present at the semi centennial celebration in June, the senior class will have to decide on the form of the commencement exercises, and a class meeting for this purpose will be called next week. It has been suggested that the class hold the exercises in connection with the semi-centennial celebration, in which case Colonel Roosevelt's speech would serve as the commencement ad dress. If it is decided not to follow this plan, then the class will vote whether to extend an invitation to Colonel Roosevelt to deliver a short address at the regular commencement (Continued to Page Three) "GREEN STOCKINGS" ON STAGE TONIGHT JUNIOR CLASS WILL PRESENT ITS PLAY AT TEMPLE Elaborate Production Will Be Staged Mies Howell, Director Dress Rehearsal Held The play's the thing tonight. "Green -Stockings." the junior class iplay to be staged at the Temple nt s.on. ,.. tivpn lt8 nna, dress rem3arsaI iast nlght. Like all successful final dress rehearsals, the cast felt that it was not very good. But given the audience of Univer sity folk who are going to see the play tonight, the advantage of new scenery, the warm setting of a decorated theatre, the play will score as decided a hit as it -did at the penitentiary Wednesday and that will be quite some hit. The costumes are a feature of the play that should be mentioned. Not that it is a costume play, but the dresses the girls in the cast are going to wear will prow table talk for the girls in the audience. Seats are still on sale at the Col lege Book store. After 7 o'clock to night, seats will be sold at the desk in the hallway of,the Temple. Miss Alice Howell, under whose direction the play will be given, has never failed to produce a success ful one. She was confident that the cast, would merit the support it is - eceiving and would do itself and the class of 1918 proud. Lad Kubik, the stage manager, declared that from the mechanical side, nothing could be desired. The members of the cast are as follows : Admiral Grice Fred W. Clark William Farraday. .Walter Weiland Colonel Smith Ted Metcalfe Robert Traver ...... .Carlisle Jones Martin Robert Nesbit Henry Steele J. B. Worley Hames Rowley Eugene Moore CelU Farraday Elizabeth Erazim Mrs. Rockinghm Susie Scott Lady Trenchard Ruth Beecher Phyllis , Catherine Pierce Aunt Ida Carolyn Kimball TEMPLE THEATRE TONIGHT II V- I . i! i! si i! f ! 5 8 ' !