"rrs W$F? -VI -VI s ,QV i0 l ZCbcBaJf? IRebtaehan 1 - VOL. m. NO. 78 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, LINCOLN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, J904. PRICE 3 CENTS ' u? ".trtf!'!,Y,!V1i 'r'v'Wp-i". -f J Na - ? f THE JUNIOR PROM University's Most Brilliant Event Tomorrow Evening. Tomorrow evening the Junior Prom, occurs at the Lincoln hotel. ThlB is f tho most Important of the many so cial functions of the college year, and the ono most looked forward to. For the Prom, every fellow has had his best girl engaged for months. Others may do for other affairs, but for the Prom. sho must be tho girl. To surpass the Junior Promr, of pro- ious yeais will be no small undertak ing for the committee that is in charge. Of the Proms, in former years some hae been all that one could wish, while others have been made to line Individual pockets at the expense of the evening's enjoyment. This year however, competent men have the af fair lu charge, and a thoroughly good time is insured Since? its origin at Nebrask the Ju nior Prom, has been the greatest, most elaborate and expensive social function in the University society cir cles. Alumni from everywhere use the Prom, as an excuse to visit again their alma mater, schoolmates and l'rat brothers. With the Prom, there omes a reunion. Old acquaintance aro renewed, new ones made and old ties strengthened. Dormant interest in their University is aroused in the farads., and then, besides being a social event, the Prom is of incalculable alue to the institution. The alumni of col lego institutions are the roots and stems through which it lives and per petuates itself. The great body of alumni is tho great feeder of the Uni versity and so whatever keeps alive and increases the interest of the alum ni aids, benefits and helps along the University. Instead of a detracter of attention tho faculty are now looking upon the Prom, as a -rery distinct feature in college life and one that should have their support. The committee is hard at work per fecting details and should be repaid for their work by a large attendance. University and class colors will be used in decorations. Refreshments will be served and Eddie Waifs orchestia will furnish music. Tho party will be chaperoned by Dr. and Mrs. Everett and Mr. and Mrs. V. B. Hargreaves. Dancing is to begin promptly at 9:30 and tho following is the order of tlances: Waltz. Two Step. Waltz. Two Step. Waltz. Two Step. Five Step. Two Step. Walt. . Two Stop. Waltz. Two Step. Flvo Stop. Waltz. Two Step. Waltz. With two extras. 'The comparatively few number of dances is explained by the" fact that at provious Proms. with a larger number the dances havo been short, hurried and encores sealreo. It Is hoped tho 16-number program wTlI" solve this problem. Tho Prom, committee entire is: A. H. Lundin, Delta Upsilon, chair man. nl W. D. Green, Beta Theta Pi, master of ceremonies. R. S. Campbell, Uelta Tau Delta. J. Will Hoar, Alpha Theta Chi. Olive States, Kappa Kappa Gamma. John Bonder. Sigma. Alpha Epsilon. Ray Gould, Sigma Chi. Ned Loomls, Phi Delta Theta. Julia Deweese, Delta Gamma. R. I. Dumont. Pl)i Kappa Pal. Alice Towne, Kappa Alpha Theta. Edna Holland. Pi Beta Phi. H. W Conkllng, Alpha Tau Omega. Edna Spears. Alpha Omicron PI. Orin Mather. Kappa Sigma. I ulu I.asch, Delta Delta Delta. Martha Woods, Chi Omcgn. I.eon Pepperberg. Frank BeerB, Delian. Mllo Daughters, Union C. B. Cornell, Palladia. WANT $f70 DAMAGES. Artists Make Modest Demand of Art Association. The Beard of Directors of the Ne braska Art association held a meet ing a few days ago. with tho expecta tion of holding felicitations over the encouraging outcome of the recent art exhibit. But their spirits were some what dampened by tho presentation of a bill of damages of $170 from the Packeis Co., on behalf of the artists of New York City, whose work was exhibited here The damages weie al leged to have been sust3ilned by the frames of the Alexander pictures which attracted so much attention here. These pieces of costly frailty aro alleged to have suffered to a con siderable extent, which is to Lc re gretted if such Is the case. But this bill If paid would wipe out all the sur plus and more too. The demand Is considered unjust, becaube the plcturep left Chicago In an unsafe condition, as tho frames were about to fall apart, as a memorandum from the Chicago shippers indicated. Moreover the gilding had been nibbed off of several of the antique picture frames and an enterprising University emploje with a laudable desire to make the frames presentable to critical Lin coln sight-Beers, sought to remedy this defect by a device of his own. He smuggled In some bronze paint and un known to anyone else, In the generos ity of His heart rotouched the frames In beautiful and artistic style. Now tho artists claim that the touch of antiquity has been forever lost. The antiquity was of course the beauty of the frames. Consternation reigns among the board of directors, although Miss Haydeif claims that she can doc tor up those daubs of the zealous and worthy employe so that even the wise Solcns could not detect the imposture, ijno expects to accomplish this result by means of a chemical solution. Pres. F. M. Hall is too good a lawyer and possessed of too many pugnacious tendencies to allow the association to be Imposed upon to such an extent as Is httempted. He has telegraphed the New York packers that tho board will resist tho ciailm. There has never been a season yet In which claims for dam ages were not made, and the board's generosity in tho past In dealing -with these claims seems to encourage the New York artiBtis to try their luck again.. It fs indeed a compliment to our association that the eastern world of artists think that it is bo wealthy oa to pay largo sums for damages without a careful investigation of the lust Ice of the demands. Senior Candidates Scarce. The candidates for the presidency of the Senlorclas8 aro not overwhelm ing their constituents by importune clamors for support. Although the election is close at hand, only one can didate is Known to be in the Held. Mr. Edwin F. My.er8 has announced his willingness' to enter the race and seems to bo well endorsed However, other candidates are expected to de clare themselves, and the race for the place will devolop some excitement yet. " Special rate to students at Hendry's. Lincoln Transfer Co. Baggage. 'Phono. 176. The WhltebreoBt Co., at 1106 0 St., is the place to buy coal, THE TRACK TEAM Candidates to Meet in Dr. Clapp's Office This Morning. Attentlin Is ngain called to the meet ing In Dr. Clapp's ofllce this morning. It Is absolutely essential to a sueeetc ful track team to get out and push. Meets nre practically arranged with the University of Colorado at Boulck.-, with South Dakota at Sloyx Cltj, and with Ames and Minnesota in Lincoln. To win theso meets will requiie an ex ceptionally strong team, and our rec ord of last year fhe records broken must be equalled at leaEt. Another matter demp'ndlug atten tion from all gymnasium men is regis tration for lockers. All men holding lockers last semester must re-register for them before Saturday night or the locks will be cut off. All men taking gym or athletic work who have not taken a physical exam ination this year must do bo at once. This week is being devoted to these examinations, and there will be no floor work until next Monday, except in course 32, the ladieb" section, which will meet Saturday at 4:30 p. m. All is quiet in football circles, fur- ther arrangements being prevented by Iowa s failure to reply to our last tele gram. A game Is assured with Colo rado for next year, and Grlnnel 1b to take Colorado's placo on the schedule. As soon as the Iowa date is settled, Knox and Haskell can be attended to. Already November 12 has been practically agreed upon for Haskell. Tho first team Is to play Wesleyan tonight at University Place. Hagen Blck and Beers aro both In the game again, although the latter has a rather stiff knee and will probably be re lieved by Benedict. Friday night the Seniors will play the first High School team In the nr mor. The High School boys put up a better game against the first team than Wesleyan did, and as this team defeated the Seniors, the outcome is doubtful. The game that has been scheduled to come off lu the armory ext Satur day afternoon between the city Y. M. C. A. teams of Lincoln and Omaha. has been called off. Secretary Mayne said to a Nebraskan reporter last even ing that the game would not prove a paying attraction and that arrange ments had consequently been discon tinued. Entries for the Charter Daj indoor ontest must be In Dr. Clapp's hands by Wednesday, February 10, at G p. m. Ail those men who intend to do track work and also all the gymnaBts In the University should enter this contest. The following will be the events: 6-yard dash. Pole vault. Running high Jump. Phot put. Fence 'cult for height. Running high kick. 18-foot ropo climb. Inter-fraternlty relay race of four men. Medals will be given for first and second places In each event. InBtead of pennants, as was done lost year. It is to be hoped that more fraternities will enter tho relay race' than did last ycur. altogether unfounded In fact. Tho number of candidates lor places on tho Interstate debating squad Ih growing rapidly and promiECs to ex ceed last year's in registration. In addition to the list of twenty-five pub lished Monday several now registra tions have been recorded. Those enter lug tho lists Tuesday and Wednesday are: Burt GrlggB. Senior law, andF. A. Bald. Senior law, both old high school debater; C. A. Sunderlin. '0t. who took part In high school debates ,ln Iowa; Luther Klmmell, and Dean DrlBcoIl, '05. In the preliminary debate, which will be held In about two weeks, each candldato will bo at liberty to support either bide he prefers. The preferences will be called for about a week before the debate. Although the board has not definite ly settled tho matter, it may be said that the time allowed each speaker will not bo more than ten minutes and may be slightly less. The order of speakers will be deter mine d by lot in a few days. Cross Country Running. Tlir cross country runs will bo ic Eumed next week, after a delay oc-. 'nii'.ucd by tho setting in of tho pres ent cold spell. It Is quite probable that In the future theso runs will take place at 5 o'clock on Tuesday and Thursday each week and on Sat urday afternoons. Before the cold spell the squad went regularly two or three times a week, and upon each occasion there were at least nine or ton men out. While many of the men are show ing up well, the squad is short on weights and sprintfl. It is planned to continue theso runs as in the past to tho packing houso northwest of the city and to tho fair grounds, where tho track has been utilized for prac tice. Today all of the candidates for the track team are requested to meet In Dr. Clapp's ofllce at 10 o'clock. It is hoped that a largo number of men will bo present. Tho inducement of fered by this opportunity for healthy outdoor exercise ought to appeal to many University men who havo no other chance. A numbor of strong men havo already shown up, but moro aro wanted. TO GO THROUGH MILL. All Men Out for Places on Debate Must Earn Therm . A report gained circulation yesterday to the- effect that members of Inst year's Interstate teams would be ad mitted to the squad this year without running tho gauntlet of the prelimi naries. This report Secretary Ryner, .In be half of the Debating Board, says is FRESHMEN PREPARE. Candidates Out For the Office of President. Many vaguo pophesies are a.float these days about the different candi dates for president of the Freshmaai class. None, however, havo announced their Intention of making tho raco, but many It Is believed have an Inward longing for tho honored position, and may have made a secret canvass among their friends. Judging from the broad r smiles . and tho warm political hand shake of the moro prominent mem bers. It Is plainly visible that a mighty struggle will occur at the election of officers next Monday morning. The methqd of campaigning this se mester has varied greatly from that of last fall a.nd the would-be candi dates are not announcing themselves so publicly for fear of added opposi tion, but anticipate tp storm the meet ing. It Is understood that President Scott has refused to be a candidate for a second teVm, wishing to glvo way to some others who have been Instru mental In shaping the best Interests of the class and In this manner passing the office around to different members, which, of course, is very commendable considering his successful administra tion. Who tho favored son wili.be is j tho subject of much gossip, but noth- . ing is definite as yet, so the field lies with plenty of good material and only ono place td fill. However, wo will await the results of what wrtj certainly be an Interesting affair. - '4 i 4 A X 'I -f f i-M A 41 ' i l , - 1 i ' V TM.-H V :il&. .-afey'te .4.4J&&Y& t HS ? .. .4v '-- TV mmmrmfmm