THE DAILY NEBRASKAN
The Daily Nebraskan
Station A, Lincoln, Nebraska
OFFICIAL Pl'BLICATION
UNIVERSITY OF KEBRASKA
Under dlreetlon of the Student Publication Board
TWENTY-SEVENTH YEAR
Published Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Friday, and Sunday
morning! during the academic year.
Editorial Office University Hall 4.
Business Office University Hall 4A. , ,
Sice Hour. Editorial Staff. 8:00 to :00 except Friday nd
Sunday. Business SUffl efternoone except Friday and
Sunday.
Telephones Editorial: B6801. No. 142 i Business B6801. No.
77: Nla-ht B6882.
Entered a. eeeond-clas. matter at the po;t,0",",,n.tLl""lri
Mebraaka. under act of Congress, March . 1870, and at "''
Jate of postage provided for in .ection 110S. act of October .
1117. authoriaed January 20. 1922.
t a year.
SUBSCRIPTION RATE
Single Copy 6 eenta
11.25 a aemeater
Oscar Norllng
Hunro Keier .
Gerald Griffin .
Dorothy Nott .
.Editor-ln-Chlef
Managing Editor
..Asst. Managing Editor
..Asst. Managing Editor
Pauline Bilon
Dean Hammond
W. Joyce Ayrea
NEWS EDITORS , , ,
Maurice W. Konkel
Paul Nelson
ASSISTANT NEWS EDITORS
Florence Seward
contaminated fingers, I feel that a word should be ut
tered by one of the victims. Being a graduate of "the
University of Nebraska and an alumnus of the Greek
world, I was much astonished at the honesty (?) of
some of the supposedly elite Greeks. My impression
has been that the Interfraternity Ball was limited, pri
marily, to men and women of the Greek world. If such
is the case and we have no reason to doubt such
do certain organizations harbor dishonest individuals?
Several overcoats were stolen at this said party
last Saturday (I happened to be one of the victims).
The value of the coat lost interests me little the cul
prit may need the coat worse than I. My objection is
this, however. Why not stage such social functions
where honest and adequate checking is possible? No one
can be held responsible for the recent losses other than
those .in charge of the Ball. Check the thief in the bud
and further spread would be impossible.
I am a staunch believer in the theory of the sur
vival of the fittest. May no overcoat thief step in my
pathway!
L. A. M. '27
Notices
Richard F. Vette
Milton McGrew
William H. Kearae
J. Marshall Pltier .
Businesa Manager
Asst. Bualnese Manager
Circulation Manager
Circulation Manager
CONCERNING PROBATION
Thirty-one pledges of various fraternities. were ar
rested at Lawrence, Kansas, last Thursday night be
tween 12:35 and 2:45 and detained at the city jail be
cause they were unable to answer the questions of the
police in regard to their presence on certain city prop
erty. Three were arrested, prosecuted, and released the
next day for trespassing. The chief of police took the
names and addresses of the others and then sent them
home. Charges were to be made later. All of this was
given publicity in various papers under such headlines
as "'Hell Week' Waxes Warmer as Police Make 31
Arrests".
Probation at Nebraska will start tomorrow night.
Freshmen will be forced to submit to such indignities
and humiliation as the upperclassmen may see fit. Much
innocent fun and a certain amount of fraternal in
struction will be indulged in. As such, probation is
tolerated by the University.
Until last year it had been the custom of some
groups to send their pledges out of ttfe house to per
form ridiculous stunts. These varied from parading the
main streets in foolish costumes to sneaking through
the alleys in quest of something that was never intended
to be found. The stunts were created for mere amuse
ment. It was not uncommon, however, for a situation to
arise similar to that which just happened at Lawrence
. in which pledges were arrested for their unusual be
havior and brought before the chief of police. Their
names would be entered on the register and the daily
papers, ever in the quest for interesting features, would
broadcast the incident out in the state. The ideas of
university, fraternity, and ridiculous stunt were linked
together in a catchy story and headline. And the uni
versity and fraternities in general would be regarded
in an unfavorable light by those whose knowledge of
university life if mited to that read in the newspapers.
It was with this idea in mind, then, that a ruling
was passed last year by the Interfraternity Council
limiting probation to a shorter period and to stunts
to be conducted within the house.
For the University of Nebraska and fraternities
at Nebraska cannot afford to have such publicity as that
recently carried in the Kansas papers.
The trite phrase, "I di not choose to run", was
again repeated when a certain campus celebrity was
questioned as to whether she would enter the compe
tition for Prom GirL.
WHO WORE YOUR DERBY LAST WEEK?
Such criticism as that voiced today in the Soap
Box by L. A. M. is typical of the opinion held by many
students regarding the present checking facilities at
the Scottish Rite Temple. Whether the one or "several"
coats were stolen, the incident stands as a blot on the
success of the party.
But such thievery ha3 not been limited to the night
of the Interfraternity Ball. Throughout the fall and
formal season, apparel has been stolen with such fre
quency that many hesitate to leave their wraps in the
checking rooms when attending a party at the Temple.
It is not an uncommon practice for students to leave
their scarfs and hats, in their cars especially the derby,
which is being considered as common property belong
ing to whoever might fancy such a size.
The story is told (and it has been substantiated)
of a certain fraternity man who came back to the house
bemoaning the fact that someone had stolen his new
scarf while he was dancing at the Temple. A few min
utes later another one of the brothers came in chuck
ling about how he had picked up "a mighty keen scarf"
while at the party. It was the one belonging to his Greek
brother!
The fact that a certain class of students and we
hope that it is limited to a few are taking advantage
of the present checking facilities at the Scottish Rite
Temple is deplorable. But that such a situation exists
cannot be denied.
The sensible thing, then, is to attempt to correct'
the evil. Such a thing might be accomplished by either
of two methdos. One, by elevating the individual's mor
als to a point where he would refrain f.-om committing
any such deed; the other by installing supervised check
ing so that such temptation would be removed.
, As for the first method even the editor of the
Daily Nebraskan shrinks from shouldering, such a task.
But the second plan could easily be carried out. It
would necessitate an additional expense, but the group
in charge of the social function would be heartily re
paid in the favorable comment with which such an ac
tion would be received.
The situation has, in fact, advanced to such a stage
that those in charge of parties at the Temple will incur
the disapproval of students if they do not provide pro
per checking facilities.
B.02S
Dally Nebraskan readera are eordlally invited to contri
bute articles to thia column. This paper, however, assumes no
r9ipottBibillty for the aentiment expressed herein, and re
serve the right to exclude any libeloue or undesirable matter.
A limit M six hundred word has been placed on all contributions.
To the Editor:
Now that the Interfraternity Ball is over, do you
si! "sp that a word of criticism would be appreciated?
J.' " :ri,' here ;ot. ,
-'- ' ; just experienced a touch of the culprits
In Other Columns
CROWDED CURRICULA
When the college man makes his formal entrance
into the world after graduation, he is naturally sub
iaMcA fn n minute and microscopic examination. His
mental makeup is the basis of consideration so to speak.
On the results of this inspection depends his status in
the social and business circle of the community in which
he is desirous of residing. Far from being a cursory
inspection, this examination is a rigid test, governed
by the rules and conventions of society. Too often a
specialized, highly trained scientist fails to achieve the
honor and consideration due his mental capacity, be
cause he is lacking in one essential. What that essential
characteristic consists of cannot be definitely stated;
it can only be descriptively defined as polish.
Whether or not the present day conception of the
college man is iniquitous or erroneous is beside the
question. The fact is that the college man is, always
judged, very often too severely. The first requisit to
satisfy the concepts of the majority is that the college
man be well read. Not well read in the particular branch
of work on which he has concentrated in his college
career, but well read in all branches. It i3 taken for
granted that the average college man has a certain
amount of learning. The surgeon knows how to operate;
the diagnostician is well versed in the intricacies of
the maladies of the human system; the brain specialist
is considered to have a thorough knowledge of the
mental processes of this animated body. All this is
taken for granted and does not constitute the criterion
by which the college men are judged. The criterion has
its foundation in matter extraneous to the curriculum.
The curriculum in most colleges, despite all aver
ments to the contrary, is becoming too specialized to
permit of any but the most necessary reading. It stands
to reason that when the demands of a lecture schedule
are too burdensome, when too much concentrated re
search is required for a specific branch of study, very
little time is at the disposal of the student. It will be
admitted that a great deal of leisure time is necessary
if every man is to have a thorough acquaintance with
the modern and ancient literature, history and philos
ophy. And when the curricular demands of a system
have become so great that they make it practically im
possible for the student to do any reading, no one will
deny that this system is defeating the very purpose of
education
i
We know that many men will not attend literature
or philosophy lectures, because they are more interested
in economic or scientific work, but these men should be
given more opportunity to acquire the culture of liter
ature and phliosophy in their leisure hours.
The Holy Cross Tomahawk.
Venetian Scene
Is Skit Award
(Continued from Page 1)
The etching, which was donated
through the courtesy of a Lincoln
merchant, may be exchanged for an
ohter picture, if it is not satisfactory
to the winner.
Skita Should Be Original
Skits will be judged on the basis
of originality, humor, and cleverness.
However, skits may be musical as
well as humorous. All acta will be
judged by the University Night com
mittee. They may be handed or
mailed to Wilbur Mead, general
chairman of the committee. A max
imum limit of fifteen minutes for
presentation has been placed on the
skits.
A definite date for the production
has not been set but it will probably
come the second week in March.
Wednesday, February 8
Candidates for Teaching
Mr. R n iuwit nirector of the Depart'
ment of Educational Service, will meet all
candidates for H. B. teaching position! on
Wednesday. Feb. 8 at 5 o'clock and those
seeking a-rade noaltions on Thursday, Feb.
9, at 5 o'clock in Boom 200, Teachera Col.
lege building.
Panhln Rifle Picture
The Pershing Rifle picture will be taken
at 12 o'clock at the campus studio, Wed
nesday, Feb. 8. Uniforms are to be worn
Faculty Dinner
Faculty dinner this noon at Chamber of
Commerce. "Dad" Elliott will speaK. All
faculty members asked to be present. Res
ervations can be made through the Uni
versity Y. M. C. A.
Thursday, February 9
nl ta Omfcron
Meeting of Delta Omicron in Ellen Smith
hall at 7 o clock tomorrow evening.
Math Club
The Math Club will meet Thursday In
S. S. 101, at 7 o'clock. Mr. Hiller will talk
on "Mathematics as Applied to Insurance."
There will also be an election of officers.
W. A. A. Tea
There will be aW. A.' A. Tea for all Uni
versity Girls Thursday, Feb. 9, at Ellen
Smith Hall from 4:00-6:00 o'clock.
Friday, February 10
Sigma Delta Chi
The Sigma Delta Chi picture for the
Cornhusker will be taken Friday, at 12:30
at the campus studio.
Saturday, February 11
Debating Picture
The group picture of ail men debating
this year on all collegiate contests and of
any other Delta Sigma Rho students not
debating this year but still in attendance at
the university is to be taken Saturday,
February 11, at noon at the campus studio.
Monday, February 13
Sigma Xi
Open meeting of Sigma XI at Auditorium
of Morrill hall, Monday, February 13, 1928,
8:00 o'clock. Dr. R. J. Pool, chairman of
the department of botany, will give a lec
ture "On the Fjords and Fields of Gamle
Nome." The public is invited.
Tuesday, February 14
Pharmacy Picture
The Pharmacy picture will be taken
Tuesday, February 14. at 11:50 a. m.
Graduate Scholarships
Several graduate scholarHhips in Econ
omics and Business Research of the value
of $500 each will be available next year.
The acholarahiDn are intended primarily for
graduates of the University of Nebraska men next Week. Awful moments
but are open to graduates oi oiner univer-; ... , ,
sities. Applications should be filed with Pro- will be remembered as enjoyable
Qualms and Worries
Beset Pledges
(Continued from Pag 1)
as long as they wished. It often in
terfered with the freshman's studies,
and jurisdiction by the council be
came a necessity.
Upper classmen will be more than
in disfavor. They will be cussed
and discussed. They will be called
very bad names, (behind their backs
of course), and the one who swings
the hardest paddle will be hated the
most.
"But all's well that end's well"
and scars of probation week will be
exhibited with pride to fellow fresh-
O. Virtue, chairman of the com- onea an(j when jt j ftjj th jjj
Knhnlarfthin. npfort March 1. I
WA..Aav Funmarv IS admit it wasn't b
. , - j
fessor G
mittee on
Saiura and Compass Club
The Square and Compass club will meet
the third Wednesday in February instead of
the usual second one. This will be February
15. N. A. Bengston, member of the Uni
versity faculty, will speak on central a mar
ica.
A co-ed may act kittenish, but she's liable to be
darned catty behind your back. Oregon Daily Emerald.
THE COLLEGE STUDENT'S RELIGION
The constant cry of college students of today for
.the abolition of compulsory church and chapel and
their changing code of conduct has brought on them a
great deal of adverse criticism. They have been called
atheists in the ugly sense of the word. The professors
who are deemed responsible for their religious corrup
tion are thought to be radical free-thinkers completely
out of touch with the world outside the college walls.
The whole attitude is greatly exaggerated and viewed
with alarm by the country at large.
This attitude is not a sudden revolution in thinking
and does not endanger the future of present day civili
zation. It is merely a very earnest attempt of thinking
students to adjust themselves in a world which has been
greatly changed by the increased emphasis and advance
of scientific thought; a great war; economic prosperity
and numerous other influences. Their turning away
from formal religious expression and dogmatic creeds
to a large measure is not a lack of interest in religion,
because its problems take up a considerable part of
their thoughts and conv? rsation.
After a caraful study not only of Christianity but
of other important religions the student has decided
that religion's primary purpose is to inspire people, and
teach them how, to be good. Because of the difference
in the environment in which they were reared they no
longer get the inspiration from formal church worship
their grandparents did. They do not despise their grand
parents for their beliefs, however, as so many think.
Nor do they reject in toto the Christian religion. They
accept the parts of it which they realize must be em
bodied in every successful organized society. The dif
ference lies mainly in the inspiration. Many of them
are no longer affected by the emotional appeal of
church ritual and the supernatural elements embodied
in the various creeds. They are attracted to a very large
extent by an intellectual interest. They are not accep
ting any principle without a thorough examination of
it, and what they do. accept becomes an intrinsic part
of thm and means infinitely more to them.
It is similar to the reformation started by Luther
and his contemporaries about 400 years age. He re
jected the dogmatic form of Catholicism existing at
that time. By changing the religion to fit the time in
which he lived and by getting people to think about it
intelligently instead of blindly accepting it, he made
it live again in a real way. This is similar to what a
large part of the students are trying to do now and
for which they are being severely criticised. However,
instead of being subjected to an inquisition, their pun
ishment is confined to verbal condemnation, a more re
fined instrument of opposition.
Amherst Student.
Five Sororities Select
Candidates Prom Girl
(Continued from Page 1)
This does not mean that the field
of competition is limited only to
those who are backed by some sor
ority. Any graduating senior girl is
eligible for the honor, the basis -
decision being her social prominence,
and her activity in school affairs.
Only members of the Junior and
Senior classes will have a part in the
student election Tuesday, each per
son voting for four candidates. Th
votes will be counted by the commit
tee in charge of the Prom, with a
faculty committee. They, will an
nounce the six leading candidates'
for final selection which will be made
by those attending the Prom.
Elliott Speaks
About Morals
(Continued from Pag 1)
its influences.
Elliott flayed many of the evils
that develop from associations among
men and women of the new age. He
used emphatic examples to illustrate
his points. He pointed to modern
dancing, drinking, and petting par
ties as chief among the strong detri
mental influences working sad ef
fects upon the lives of young people.
"It is the duty of every man to
guard the sanctity and sacredness of
the home," said "Dad" Elliott con
cluding, as he appealed to the stu
dents to lead upright lives and to
exert themselves to the utmost in
guiding others along the same path.
Voting for May
Queen Begins
(Continued from Page 1)
Mortar Boards are desirous of hav
ing a representative vote and are
urging all senior women to make
special effort to cast their votes dur
ing the two day period, members de
clared last evening.
The entire responsibility rests with
the senior women, so cooperation
with Mortar Board is essential, active
Mortar Boards point out. "
Polls will be open from 9 to 5
o'clock today and Thursday.
University Players
Will Give "Tommy"
(Continued Trom Tage 1)
the indecision of Marie to choose be
tween two suitors, both seeming
equally eligible. Marie's parents de
cide to take matters into their own
hands by strongly recommending one
of the two young men. Matters take
a peculiar turn when Marie finds her
feelings favoring the other man in
stead, while the situation is some
what complicated with the deliberate
scheme of Tommy, Marie's favorite,
to incur the enmity of the girl's par
ents. Everything ends happily, how
ever. "Tommy" Hat Popular Appeal
This drama has a cosmopolitan ap
peal that will make it popular with
everyone. The play itself is light, and
entirely different from the type of
productions which the Players have
offered eo far this season.
All evening performances will start
at 8:20 o'clock, matinees at 3:00
o'clock. Season tickets will admit to
all evening performances and the
student matinee Friday. Tickets may
be purchased at the Ross P. Curtice
Co., and the Temple boxoffice.
bad and that they
had a good time themselves. It is
r.ot so terrible and they will voice
the same opinion, that they wouldn't
take a million for their probation
week nor would they give a dime
for another.
Jonston Pleads for
Cultured Life
(Continued from Page 1)
the memory of the past master to
even touch the keyboard," said Dr.
Johnston.
Thia la Age of Specialization
"This is the age of specializa
tion," he asserted, "a specialization
which has both its advantages and
its disadvantages, because a special
ist's outlook and experience are like
ly to limit themselves. Remember
the lament which Darwin made to
ward the close of his life, that, the
aesthetic part of his nature which,
if it had been properly developed,
would have helped him to enjoy his
old age, had dried up and atrophied.
This great scientist wished that he
might live his life over again in or
der to develop his aesthetic appreciations."
Dh. Johnston described the pass
ing of the country doctor who, with
his genial smile and kindly sympathy,
could do so much as a by-product of
his profession, though his technical
knowledge might be very lmited.
"He was a great ally of the Am
erican home, and knew more of fam
ily troubles and woes than anyone
else," he declared. "Specialists
probably have hearts too, but they
very frequently become too 'profess
ional'." "We should all try tobe genera.1
practitioners," he went on. "We
should get from our university edu
cation a general knowledge, a cul
ture, an attitude of appreciation and
taste for the broad, enduring things.
"The game's the thing, but it's not
all the thing. Through associations
with the mental giahts of all the
years we should be able to get their
great ideas blended in our minds and
subconscious personalities where they
will generate power in us. These
great ideas and associations are com
panions and give zest to life after
one's profession is left.
"Religion is absolutely primary. It
is the heart's inner communion with
God and makes experience compre
hensive.
"When we gain, by conscious ef
forts to broaden our lives, a philoso
phy, a theory of existence and a taste
for tho better things in life, we have
a comprehensive, wonderful hope
that escapes the tragedy of a frag
mentary mind," he concluded.
Preceding his talk, Bemice Trim
ble played a special piano solo.
Maurine Drayton led the meeting.
Companionate Mar
riage Is Disapproved
(Continued from Page l.)
questions, only one girl said she
didn't care to be married. And be
fore her story was ended she hroke
down and openly confessed that "if
the right man came along" she might
be willing to substitute marriage for
a career. Most of the answers ran
something like this: "I want and ex
pect to marry. I believe a woman's
place is in the home I believe that
a woman should marry only for love
and companionship.
Forty-six of the fifty girls wanted
to have children. The numbers va
ried from few to many. One girj
wanted as "many as she could af
ford."
The modern college girl, the ques
tionnaire indicates, does several
things her grandmother didn't do
but she has at heart the same ideas!
The only difference is that instead
of sitting around with bated breath
and patient expectation for the
"right man" to come along, she goes
out and finds him.
Typewriters For Rent
All standard make apeclal rate to sfj.
denta for long term. Used machines-1
portable typewritera monthly pnymenti.
Nebraska Typewriter Co.
1232 O St. B-2157
LUNCH
WITH THE REST OF THE CROWD
AT
Owl Pharmacy
S. E. Cor. 14 P. Phone B1O0S
From Paris to Youl
Paris unfolded before you! The
Paris of Spring Fashions differ
ent fashions which acclaim the
rich simplicity of subtle lines, im
portant new fabrics and colors.
These are in our shops so that you
may see at close range and inspect
at your leisure all that is newest
all that is lovliest from Paris!
vuir
pmmtBLtsmta
T
Capital Engraving Co.
7 s 3,9 6. "2: ST.
LINCOLN. NEB.
Romie Donahoo, a Popu
lar Lincoln Hair Cutter, is
again with The Charlotte
Beaute Shop.
Try our Manicure only SOc.
1240 M St.
Lindell Hotel
Today at, Rector's
WEDNESDAY, FEB. S
Meat Loaf Toilette
Jello Fruit Salad
Any Sc Drink
25c
Also 8 Other Specials
Always Shop First At Speier's
1 pjgkf "tr
When
EAST MEETS
WEST
In hat styles this week, at Speier's, you will find
the debonnaire, tapering crown, rolled brim
Stetson hats of the ultra smart easterner in a
great selection of shades, as well as the huge
broad brim valour gallon Stetson hats so pop
ular with the plainsman.
See Them In Our Windows!
SPEIER'S STETSON HATS
$ooo
Main Floor.
SPEIER'S
Corner
10th & O
Bee Our
Windows
What Shakespeare
says about (bc&O&a
3 &
V
Delicious and Refreshing
rV
mi ' .s,A
?. ( ' is
l ' 4 '
V,
8 million a day- it
"Your name is great
in mouths of wisest
censure" -
Othello had his faults. But we can
forgive him everything because he
gave us a perfect capf.ion for an
opinion the United States Supreme
Court was one day to hand down on
Coca-Cola:
"The name now characterizes a bev
erage ta he had tit almmt an todd
i 9y O - j
X&-four,ta'n' I means a single thing
V1 coming from a single source, and
otbello known to the community.
Aetll, 8cene
Tbt Cou-Cols Compaor, AilsoM, us.
HAD TO BE GOOD TO GET WHERE IT IS
