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..j ..-.i.jlj. WWJHHMHWWBBM 1 The Nebraskan-Hesperian 3 NOTES AND COMMENTS, Professor Caldwell in constitutional history class, Mr. McKlllup, gave soma of tho principal centralizing in fluences in our history, during tho present century. "Scotty," Tho pres ent century? (Great confusion.) But was that not a natural mistake. It is extremely difficult to break off tho habits of speech of tho nineteenth century with such abruptness. Unless wo wcro told not ono would obsorvo a difference between tho two centuries or notice that the old and now had been rung out and in, respectively. This is probably duo to tho fact that very few people have had sufficient opportunity to compare centuries just where they join. It takes lots of ex perience and practice to make a good judgo of centuries. At tho ends which Join there is no perceptlblo difference between the Nineteenth and the Twentieth centur ies. Both have the same general char acteristics and arc almost identical in contain particulars, to-wlt: Peace In the Philippines. Boer war ended. Cape Colony invaded. Pat Crowe. Aguinaldo dead. take tho applauso to hlmsolf, ho no ticed that tho taculty was not as well represented as usual and wondered dimly whether ho would bo obliged to conduct tho exercises, but his mind was really off some whero in tho south west corner of infinity. Tho laughter and clapping continued until, when d program was almost ended, tho Mathematics Man for such no was descended from his lofty seat. Now tho point is this, tho students informed Professor Mor tho Name less Professor, I should say, that ho was In tho wrong pow, but would It not havo been more respectful If they or some of them had said "Como off your perch!" or something of that sort which would not havo kept tho professor guessing? I should think. Thero is much more difference be tween tho beginning and tho middle of tho same century than tho adjoining ends of different centuries. Frinstance, at the beginning of the present I mean the last century there were no steam cars or telegraphs, by 1850 these had all been successfully Invented. Would It not be a good plan to make the century division whero tho real difference Is and make it mean something? There was not such a discussion this year about when the century ends as thero was last year. Tho 1900 'ers wero satisfied that the century was a year old and so said nothing, as a matter of course. The IDOliots talked about the change and because the others kept quiet thero was no chance for argument. I am glad that a new century comes but once' a hundred years. I won't need to write about this subject again for a long time. Perhaps by 2001 I will think of something worth writing. TVait for It Tho complaint is sometimes made that children and young people of the present day are lacking largely In that respect for older people and thoso in authority, which used to bo so gen eral. An example of this was seen in chapel last Friday during the musical program. Now it must bo remembered that when a program Is given tho pro fessors are accustomed to flit on tho floor of tho chapel (on chairs of course) and leave tho stago or dais vacant for tho musicians. Now it came to pass that laBt Friday a certain Professor, who shall remain nameless hero for over more (because I tako work under him and am afraid that it may como to pass that I will not como to pass if I don't watch out) That sentenco is too long about right for kidnapping. Anyhow tho nameless Professor took his usual scat on tho throno and kopt it a long tlmo amidst tho ap plauso, and laughter of tho multitude. ' Tho nameless P. was too modest to A kind friend has donated tho fol lowing gem of thought to this depart ment, we cheerfully give it space. So tho Arrow-Head our esteemed contemporary has mado for Itself a reputation, and reputations aren't bo easily mado cither. But the Arrow Head has maligned D. E. Thompson until it has actually made people stop and think when its name is mentioned. What a wonderful feat and how it makes one hesitate to become a great man! It isn't hard to bo a great man. Of course not. But It is hard to keep striving young candidates for fame off your back when you have become great. Just think what hideous pic tures one is likely to havo drawn about himself just as D. E. Thompson has! Even the Arrow-Hcad has never point ed to any actual misdeed or bit of naughty behavior on tho part of our friend Mr. Thompson. Perhaps they didn't know of anything. It didn't matter anyway. D. E. Thompson was being looked at by everyone and could the Arrow-Head get a perch somewhere about him, it couldn't help being seen too, you know. Its a mighty clever trick you know. There's no doubting tho fact. And by tho way all ye law students aspiring to fame take heed at this warning, we may never repent it. Suppose when you have been ad mitted to tho bar you should begin way down at the bottom of the ladder say sweeping out Whcdon's offices and by dint of your own earnest ex ertions and your splendid native abil ity you should pass rapidly up the stops, from the divorce case to the defence of tho wronged republic, say think what would bo in store for you. Some new aspirant for famo would do Just what tho Arrow iiead has been doing with Thompson, when you be came a candidate for tho senate. Re member Thompson began just as you will without a single cent and hungry. Tho difference is Thompson began 30 years ago and Instead of sweeping Whedon's ofllco ho began trucking freight for tho Burlington at 75 cents a day. He has succeeded, has made money, lots of It to bo sure and mado It honestly too. If ho hadn't tho Arrow-Hcad or tho World-Herald would certainly havo said so. Now ho Ib a candidate for tho senate aud a roost ing placo for our dear friend tho Arrow-Head. What's the use of going to nil this trouble of climbing up liko Thompson has. Tho Arrow-Head's way of getting famo is a-way-much easier. TUB POPULAR .SPetrs bakery. 234 South eleventh, St. Where the CHOICEST Bakery Goodi, and PJNIfliT Confectionery may be obtained. You want the finest. S 0 We have it! x CLARKSON LAUNDRY COMPANY 3C 3C 330-332-334-336-338-340 SOUTH ELEVENTH STREET. Sweaters We have so many tasty patterns. If we havn't what suits you tell us abou it and we'll order for you. The B. L. Paine Clothing Store The H. W. Brown Drug Book Co. THE UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE. 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