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THE n ah V NEBRASKA THE DAILY NEBRASXAN Official Paper of th University of Nebrk IVAN O. BEEDE. Editor LEONARD W. KLINE. . . . Mng. Editor FERN NOBLE Associate Editor KATHARINE NEWRRANCH Associate Editor ARNOLD WILKEN. .Associate Editor GEORGE NEWTON. .Sporting: Editor M. L. SPRINGER... Business Manager C. E. JOHNSON Ass't. Bus. Mgr Reportorial Staff Eleanor Fogg, Carolyn Reed. Edna Rohrs, Nellie Schwab, Ruth Snyder, Gaylord Davis, Lyman Mead, E. For rest Estes, Jack Landale. Office News Basement University Han BuBineBS, Basement Administration Bldg. Telephones News. L-8416 Huslness, B-2597 Mechanical Department, B-3145 Published every day during the college year except Saturday and Sunday. Subscription price, per semester, II. Entered at the postofflce at Lincoln, Nebraska, as second-class mall matter under the act of Congress of March t, 1879. Where is Kerensky? Has the swarthy little Jew who for several months was the central figure on the world stage completed his role In the drama of history, or has he like the Napoleon with whom he is so often compared, merely been banished to Elba? Will he return to the limelight before the war is over and set to work ing' again the forces that hoisted him to the pinnacle of Russian power? Americans, from what little they have been abie to find out about the frail, tireless man with the piercing dark eyes, still consider him the true representative of Russian democracy. They see in him the "man of the hour, who, they hoped, would be able to gather together in his grasp the fly ing political threads scattered by the revolution and weave from them the texture of a permanent Russian repub lic. They are not yet ready to pro nounce upon him the doom of one who has been unequal to his task; they are hoping that he still bides the time When, emerging from his secret exile, be may lead the New Russia actively against the forces of autocracy which are striving to plunge her back again into the dark shadows of czardom. What a pity it is that the pen of Kipling, rusted by age and broken by the bitter suffering of war, is lost to the world during these momentous days when great men of literature are needed! Little more than painful, halting chants of hate have come from the great artist since the death of his son in the king's army. We should not forget, however, that while we may find little inspiration in the con temporary work of Kipling, there is much that he has written which is stimulating in this time of stress and strain. Many are the editorial writers who are quoting these days Kipling's "Ifs," and The Nebraskan publishes it today in the hope that someone who is fighting a good fight and losing may read it: IF If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you ; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubt ing too: If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being hated don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise; If you can dream and not make dreams your master; If you can think and not make thoughts your aim, If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors Just the same: If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools; If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch, and toss. Aad lose, and start again at your be ginning: It you can force your heart and bj ai.d sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone. And so hold on when there Is noth ing in you Except the Will which says to them -Hold on!" If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,- If all men count with you, but none too much: If you can fill the unforgiving min ute Wtih sixty second's worth of dis tance run. Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And which is more you'll be a Man, my son!" Exchange Editorial THE HIDDEN TREASURE OF BOOKS The advice Ruskln gives us is this: "Be sure you go to the author to get at his meaning, not to find yours. Judge it afterwards if you think your self qualified to do so., ascertain it first." How much we miss often, by com ing to a decision on a certain subject first, in our great conceit, and then skimming through the work of some great author dealing with the same subject, to find verification of our own opinions, whereby to Judge, in our mean way, the greatness, or littleness of the author in question. The loss to us in this way is: (1) In the point of lew of the writer, which we miss; (2) In the narrowing of our minds and (3) In our building up knowledge on weak grounds. Concerning the first point no ex planation need be given. And the second: What accompanies the nar rowing of our minds, the building up of conceit without reason, is quite evi dent. We lose thereby the ability to look the world calmly in the face, mediating quietly and without trace of prejudice upon what we have seen, but urged on always by "curiosity," the curiosity of a mind alert to learn what another has to offer, and patiently and lovingly pursuing the course of another's thoughts and medi tations, be they ever so roundabout. In regard to point three, we cannot all be Descartes, accepting nothing ex cept what we can prove, but we can at least weigh in the balance the arguments in each work with which we are dealing, and feel that our final decision is backed up, step by step, by opinions. McGill Daily. CHANCELLOR TO TALK AT UNIVERSITY CLUB BANQUET Members of Faculty Will Respond to Toast at 8eward Meeting Saturday ' AN AMERICAN INVASION I know that some Americans may consider the idea that Germany would attack us, if she won this war, to be improbable; but let him who doubts remember that the improbable, yes, the impossible, has been happening in this war from the beginning. If you had been told prior to August, 1914, that the German government would disregard its solemn treaties and send its armies into Belgium, would want only burn Louvain, would murder de fenseless people, would extort ran soms from conquered cities, would carry away men and women into slavery, would, like Vandals of old, de stroy some of history's most cher ished monuments, and would, with ma licious purpose, lay waste the fairest fields of France and Belgium, you would have indignantly denied the possibility. You would have exclaimed that Germans, lovers of art and learn ing, would never permit such foul deeds. Today you know that the un believable has happened, that all these crimes have been committed, not un der the impulse of passion but under official orders. Robert Lansing. CONVOCATION At 11 o'clock this morning at the Temple theatre. Prof. Sidney Silber, senior pianoist, University school of music, will play Sonata Tragica by MacDowell. The movements of the Sonata are: Sonata Tragica MacDowell. Largo maestro Allegro risoluto Molto allegro vivace Allegro eroico. Chancellor Avery and several mem bers of the University faculty will re spond to toasts at the sixth annual banquet of the University club of Seward. Saturday evening, January 19. W. H. Brokaw, president of the club, will be toastmaster. The toast list is: Women as a Factor In Winning the War Prof. Sarka Hrhkova Student's Patriotism Prof. J. E. LeRossignol The University, the War, Facts and Figures Dean Engberg Organizing Our Agricultural Re sources rrof. C. W. Pugsley The Alumni in Our Present Crisis.. ,...E. M. Pollard The War; Wither Are We Going?.. Regent J. E. Miller A Prophetic Message Chancellor A.ry SPECIAL COURSE FOR WOMEN IN RED CROSS (Continued from Page One) dressing and room 2)5 A for dietetics. The present war in Europe Is mak ing an enormous demand upon the nurses cl this country and it has been stated bv representatives of the Red Cross that if the war continues, it Is probable that the women of this coun try will be called into service and that they may have to go abroad and nurse in the hospitals in France. This is a wonderful opportunity for the girls of the University to prepare to take their part In this great war and it is hoped that every girl who can, will arrange to take this special work. The various sections will be sched uled in the general time schedule which will be issued at the registrar's office. All those who plan to take the course should consult with Dr. R. A. Lyman, dean of the College of Pharmacy. JACK BEST, GRAND OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY (Continued from Page One) he showed a side few can know. Peo ple always see him friendly and cheer ful and do not realize the brave un selfishness which makes that manner The Oregon Trip Then he came to -one of his best loved subjects his Oregon trip. The boys were glad to have him. He said, "I didn't know so many people knew me." An old football man came to take him driving and ended up at a hotel where there were several hun dred old grads and it was "Hello, Jack," and "We're glad to see you." "I was all full up and choked," be said. "I felt as though they were me own children and I could 'ardly speak. I have always tried to do me best, to do me duty and more. I'd do any thing to 'elp anyone an that's when I'm 'applest. But it sure did me 'eart good to 'ave all those folks remem ber me." Jack, like most Englishmen, is not a total abstainer and fully enjoys his ale. "Of course," he said, "this bone dry law is a good one but I never could see why a man need make a beast of himself. I don't think liquor in moderation 'arms a man. But if a man's never drunk, 'e's a fool to start. I don't want none of me boys to com mence. You know the things I miss most in this country are me beautiful celery, strong cheese and me ale, most of all. I can't get h'it 'ere. Now I must go," and the grand old man of Nebraska athletics waddled painfully down the stairs, smiling all the way. OFFICERS TO ABOLISH THEIR CIVILIAN GARB (Continued from page one.? "Chemistry and the War" At Saturday Meeting An open meeting of the Nebraska sect'en of the American Chemical so ciety will be held Saturday evening, January 12, at 8 o'clock 1m the lecture room of the Chemistry building. Uni versity campus. Program: "Chemistry and the War," Dr. T. W. Upson. The program will be of general in terest. The talks will deal with the Importance of chemistry and the role of the chemist in the war. The public is cordially Invited. its direct relation to the war, and im portant moves which have been enact ed such as the present uniform prob lem. A squad of fifteen men has been formed at the University Farm and has taken advanced training so as to en able them to enter the regular mill tary course with the beginning of next semester. The department reports that 7S8 uni forms had been measured for and or dered by last evening. Those who have failed to make measurements will need to do so Immediately before the full order has been completed. To Do Soil Work In South Messrs. Hayes and Rogers of the United Bureau of Soils have gone south for government work during the winter. These men were in Nebraska during the summer and fall working in co-operation with the state soils survey. Comus Club Dance Eosewilde Friday Tickets For Sale College Book Store Harpa Sigma TToTtse Pi neppa Phi XIoTise PHONE D3390 U ? H E y Eft ALWAYS THE DEST SHOW IN TOWN ORPHEUM CIRCUIT: ORPHEUM CIRCUIT, Commencing Wednesday night, seven nw. foimanres, seven acts of "The Best In Vaudeville.- NELLIE AtJD SflHA KOUNS Concert Soprani A Short Song Recl'.al MaxG. Irene COOPER AND RICARDO In A Comedy Singing Skit Entitled "Ah, Gimme The Ring" JOHANNES JOSEFSSON'S ORIGINAL ICELANDIC "GLIMA". COMPANY "Glima's" Marvel of the Frozen North JOHANNES JOSEFSSON Champion of the Icelandic Method of self-defense called "Glima," which has been In vogue in the land of Ice and Snow since the 11th Century ARTHUR DEAGGiJ Late Musical Comedy Star In Songs and Stories Billy Maybelle TOWER AND DARRELL "Food For Squirrels' THE SKATING BEAR, LOLOTTE JEAN ADAIR AUD CQL1PAUY in "MAGGIE TAYLOR WAITRESS" A One Act Comedy by John B. Hymer Matinee at 2:30; all seats reserved at 25c. Commencing Wednesday night, four nights at 8:20; seats reserved at 25c, 60c, and 75c War tax additional. Still Galling for Bp One boy left Monday to take hundred-dollar bank position, and one of our girls has Just gone to Washington at $1,100.00 per year. You Can Do As Well Enroll Now Nebraska School of Business A commercial and Civil Service Institute. Credits accepted every where. Corner O and 14th Sts., Lincoln, Nebraska The University School of Efloslc- AND OTHER FINE ARTS Two Term Course in Playground Supervision and Story Telling Begins January 28th Summer Session Begins June 17th, Lasting Five Weeks NEXT REGULAR TERM OPENS JANUARY 28TH Get Catalogue and Special Information ACROSS THE STREET ESTABLISHED 1887 PHONE B-1422 EFEFLEY' STAI LOE3S Now in New Location, 138 Ncrth Eleventh SPECIALTIES FOR STUDENTS Style Quality Workmanship. LINCOLN, NEBR. The Evans CLEARERS-PRESSERS-DYERS HAVE THE EVANS DO YOUR CLEANING TELEPHONES B2S11 and BS35S Red Triangle War Benefit TI.3 Rro UGrbKcrs a u (A Romantic Cantata) By HOWARD .KIRKPA TRICK ALTENSA TULLIS Helen Turley Homer Compton Ed Boehmer Josephine Blckferd TEMPLE THEATRE Jan. 11th, lp.m, 50e No war tax additional Proceeds to go to Y. M. C A. War Fund i Carl fctecketburfl Will Dorse Miriam Llttls Ed. Jeffries Mamie Stalder