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fcTiw91v"'",jr' 2gfW' -, V, .i--? ", T', "Ui bc2atl IRebraekan i VOL. EL NO. 22 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, LINCOLN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2J, 1903. T PRICE 3 CENTS : i B& v- GRAND CARNIVAL Faculty Will Disport Themselves to Help College Settlement. For the past two weeks secret meet ings havebeen held in dark places, and an air of mystery has pervaded the University halls. There has been something in the atmosphere that sug gested wierd and unholy proceedings in some secluded place, whose gloom the rays of sunlight never penetrate, and vague and mysterious rumors havo been floating about, suddenly coming to light, without leaving behind any traces as to their origin. Even though some of these secret transactions were wafted to our own ears, the spell was so Btrong upon us that wa dared not give utterance to what we heard. " But now we havo been given full and sufficient authority to make known to the world the results arising from tho culmination of these dark and grewsomo plots that have been brew ing so long and steadily. The mem ers of tho faculty are perfecting ar ranging for an athletic meet to bo held Saturday afternoon, Oct 31, when tho athletic field will bo at their dis posal in tho absence of the Cornhusk er warriors at Iowa City. To the student who has trembled In abject submission before the portentous dignity of his instructor in the class room, there will be afforded on unusual sight. He will see those whom he has learned to respect, love and fear in the class room, engaged in the wildest sports that man is won't to indulge in. He will see them lined up on the grid iron, each ready to plant his shoulder against that of an opponent, or to hur dle the line or skirt tho ends, throw ing all preceptoral dignity to the winds and entering into tho game with fire in their eyes and murderous thoughts in their hearts. The teams have been practically made up and will strive to do valorous deeds under the command of their respective captains, George Shedd and Dr. Condra. The sight of a bunch of professors racing to outstrip each other and each striving to cross the coveted goal in the lead, is an unusual sight, but it will be there, nevertheless. While heaps of discarded shoes and stockings and coats thrown hastily aside litter the ground, a corterie of profs will fly madly over the turf, each determined to do or die. There will be a baseball game too, if present plans do not miscarry. The greatest trouble, of course, will bo the getting of an umpire who will be will ing to risk his life. This game will cer tainly be a feature, as there aro a num ber of old champions who formerly drew tho plaudits of tho multitude in many a hard fought game. Great will be the attempts to unlimbor -stiffened joints and to call Into service physical powers that havo long lain dormant. A hammer throw has .been arranged. The contest will be between the David and Goliath of the faculty whoever they may be. Wo havo not been ac quainted with, their identity and dare not guess for fear of 'being wrong. Suffice to say the excavation that will be hollowed out by the instruments hurled with such violence and force, will bo tho prido and wondor of our University for generations to come. And in regard to the races speak ing a little more definitely. There will be a mile run between two men who have been champions In their time. One was champion at Harvard and the other made a fine record at this University. Convenient places to rest may be ar ranged along the course, but nothing has neon definitely decided in regard to this matter. There will also be a talk ing race. Mfyt of the participants we understand will be deans, and the way they Will cover ground will bo a surprlE0 to those who think themselves HK"M-!-K W4-XM:-HH I Colorado Next .f NEBRASKA FIELD, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24th f Tickets will be placed on sale Thursday at noon at T Kff: I D;l! Ti-fi. "M proficient in this accomplishment. There will also bo some Blelght of hand tricks, and tight-rope, walking. One instructor has already guaranteed his services and is willing to sacrifice himself to the latter event. Prof. Clapp and his assistants will assist In the entertainment in various ways. Mrs. Clapp and a number of her class will play hockey. The faculty are In dead earnest and propose to see this program through. They care not how any one may regard it. but will remain unshaken in their deadly purpose to show tho younger generation that their elders hae not forgotten how. This carnival for it Is such will furnish much ranterlal for many wild stories of heroic and won derful deeds and many will be the classes of future years who" will suf fer in consequence. Each who takes part In this memorable event will treasure In his mind some precious in cident, which magnified as the years, pass by, will be sprung on "posterity" with ever-accelerating force. The College Settlement besides the student body and the citizens of Lin coln will benefit by this carnival, as all tho receipts will go to swell the fund The whole scheme is certainly unique and there is no doubt but that the carnival will draw the interest and patronage of many students. Dr. Condra Back From Missouri. Dr. Condra has returned from Ore gon, Mo., where he delivered a series of lectures before the Holt County Teachers' Institute-. About 100 teach ers attended the Institute, and speakers from several states delivered lectures on educational subjects. Nebraska was represented by Dr. Condra, who de livered professional lectures on "Na turo Study" and "School Management" and Chancellor Andrews, who gave the principal address of the meeting. Dr. Condra exprestsed himself as highly pleased with tho Interest shown in ed ucational work and the method em ployed in conducting their institutes. The lecture work was in charge of three college presidents, two state nor mal superintendents, and besides the speakers already mentioned a series of lectures were given by Dr. A. Ross Hill, now at Missouri State Universi ty. Missouri, unlike our own state, has no county superintendents, their .work being performed by commission ers, and the plan Is meeting the ap proval of educators. Y. W. C. A. Rally. The Y. W. C. A. Tally in Memorial Hall on Sunday afteirnoon was a pro now chI Mirn-rs. About 200 members of the University association were present, from the city association about 60, from, Wesleyan 45, and from Cot ner 25. The singing under the lead ership of Mrs. Raymond was animated and enthusiastic and did much to brighten up the meeting. Misses Hass ler and Van Home rendered vocal solos. Miss Corwin state secretary, then addressed the meeting and all present are unanimous in pronouncing the meeting the most enjoyable and bone flcial one held this year. Band Informal Saturday night. Tick ets at 50 cents. Restaurant Unique, 1228 O street. .WMHIMMHM 1 i Engineering Notes. R. G. Brady, '05, Purdue, has regis tered in the civil engineering depart ment. A collection of oils Is being made for use with tho new oil testing machine in M. E. IB and 17. Prof. Richards went on a duck hunt ing trip Tuesday afternoon. Mr. E. E. Cushman, an old mechani cal engineer, now of the Cushman Mo tor Co.. was looking over tho Universi ty plan Monday. He Investigated in particular the gas engine In the steam laboratory and that under construction In the shops. A smoker will be given to the En gineering society Saturday evening evening. October 24, at the Delta U. house, 143G S street. Every student registered In the engineering courses of the University Is expected to be present. The new men are especially Invited. Historical Society Notes. Mr. Barrett, of the State Historical society, returned from a visit In Oma ha Monday morning. The seminar meeting of the Histori cal Boclety did not occur Saturday af ternoon on account of the football game. E. E. Blackman of tho State Histori cal Society was compelled to postpone tue trip through the eastern- part of the state, which he had planned to take last week, nn accminf of unfavorable weather. He will probably make It next week. Miss Palin, tho newspaper clerk of tho State Historical Society, is bock at her post. The rooms will be open hereafter. Senior Laws Football Team. The Senior law football team has been organized and practices every evening from 4 to 4:30 under the su pervision of Captain Hazen. The fol lowing men are trying for positions: Right ond. Pfieffer; right tackle, Wolf; right guard, Baker; center, Shelburn; loft guard, Snavely, left tackle, Liglit ner; left end. Sward; quarterback, Ha zen; right half, Owen and Vance; left half, Kanop; fullback. Waltman. This Is only a temporary line-up and Is lia ble to be changed' at any time. The time of tho Senior-Freshman game has not been decided upon, but it will occur In the near future. The student in astronomy have been observing an unusually large group of sun spots. The rotation of the sun has Just carried them out of view. The diameter of several of 'these spots was two dr three times that of the earth. Students and friends of the Univer sity are all wonderlnir what the Ath- itlc Carnival, on Oct. 31 is to be. Deep mystery everywhere surrounds the mat ter, ftiaue your plans now to atteiyi as you may be sure of a riot of fun. Tho Athletic Carnival! What, when, where, why? ? ? Keep your eye on the Athletic Carnival. ARE WORKING HARD Team Practices Signals and Pun ting. Dr. Condra's Statement. Stiff, snappy work was the charac teristic of last night's practice. Tho entire team was up to Bcratch in every sense of tho word. As a preliminary, punts and place kicking wore practiced and tho abso lute stillness of the air gave tho kick ers a good' chance to show their full ability. After this work the team lined up for some signal practice. In this tho element of fumbling was conspicuous oy its absence. The team is growing away from this stage of early work with a rapidity which Is very gratify ing, the lack of fumbles In last Sat urday's game as compared with former games emphasizes this fact strongly. A Bhort line-up against 'the scrubs followed, lasting for about one-half an hour. Tho ground is drying out so rapidly during these warm days that It is sim ply hardening tho ruts and footprints and making It extremely hard and very rough. Owing to the suddenness of the change it makes it rather hard on the men, some of them sustaining bumps and bruises enough to last them for the rest of the season. Taking all into consideration, tho shortness of time and the hard games which the team has been up against, the physical condition of the men is excellent and by Thanksgiving day will be the equals on that point as well as others of any team In the west. The training table is running nice ly. Tho men aro perfectly satisfied and have nothing but tho best to say of the manner in which it is being con ducted. We were very sorry to see in a pa per of the city a notice to the effect that Missouri had dropped Nebraska and that following suit Kansas would probably do the same. Asido from this being an erroneous statement It seems to us that It Is rather an unnecessary one. It savors strongly of that old saying that, "A prophet -is without honor in his own country." According to all Just rules of news paper etiquette a paper located In a college town ought to support tho ath letics of the college. All personal spite should be eliminated. The University has always heretofore been on the most friendly terms with the city newspapers, It Is our most earnest desire that that happy stato of affairs should continue. "With mal ice toward none and charity for all" wo stand ready to help along every movement which will tend toward friendly relations with tho papers on tho city. But Ave ask only for Just treatment, for a square deal and that they will stand behind us In all mat ters which will not compromise them. In regard to the Btatemont before iuentloned our relations with Missouri are of tho most friendly nature. Mis souri never "dropped" Nebraska. Speaking of the matter Dr. Condra remarked: Wo jjflppo that wo will hear no more from disinterested papers regarding the standing of tho Nebraska team." He also said that J t showed a lack of loy alty to the University, which we are sorry to note. Going oh to speak of the coming Kansas game, he said that he hoped Nebraska would send a good delegation to Lawrence both of the students and the faculty. ' It is a good thing for the students to go to other Institutions of learning and see what is being done there and if pos sible note any difference In their man (Continued on page 2.) - f rf it s H - if - Sf ti il'-I" - ) li-'