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V '-rjT" M 'jlr,t , ' k- . 1 ftbe2)aih Iftebraekan U irf m VOL. XI. NO 58. UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA) LINCOLN, WEDNESDAY DEiC. 20, 1911. Price 5 Cents i I) r.u EPIDEMIC OF SICKNESS PREVAILS IN LINCOLN AUTHORITIES DIFFER AS TO CAUSE OF DISEA8E. STUDENTS LEAVE FOR HOME EARIY Impure Water Is Generally Believed to Be the Cause of the Trouble. Our institution is in the grasp of sickness. The eastern portion of tho city seems to be in the sorest distress. The prevalence of diseaso at this particular time is very unfortunate for it has caused many students to leave for home several days previous to vacation, Jn tho fact of tho Chan cellor's recent declaration as to otf ciiBes, this may work a few hardships on tho afflicted students. The cause of the sickness has not been definitely determined, although it Is- generally attributed to impure water. At times a majority of tho members of one fratornity or sorority have been unablo to attend classes the sickness apparently concentrates, Although no idea is held that it is con tagious. Botli students and faculty unlto in hoping that when wo return after the holidays the cause, whatovor it is, will have been eliminated, and that sick ness at least will not hot interforo with the "grinding" which is always necessary to wind up a successful semester. NEW CAFETARIA FOR UNI TEMPLE BUILDING Y. M. C. A. and Chancellor Co-operate Plan Temple Social Features CHORUS GIVES "MESSIAH" RENDERING OF HANDEL'S ORA TORIO BY UNIVERSITY OR GANIZATION TUESDAY. Memorial Hall, packed to a goher ous cupacity, was the scone of the rendering of Handel's "Messiah" by tho University Chorus, Tuesday morning. Led by Mrs. Raymond, and assisted by three soloists, Mr. and Mrs. Enyeart, and Mrs. Hummel, the oratorio was carried successfully from start to close perfectly. This is tho first big work of the University Chorus this year, and tho blending of tone of the four parts, the unity pt attack, and a general showing of ability unusual in such an organization so early In tho year. Tho program began with a recita tive by Mr. Enyeart and following this came further recitatives by' Mrs. Enyeart and Mrs. Hummoll, and ora torios by the Chorus. Tho orchestra not only 'furnished all the music for tho singing, but also gave a pastoral symphony. - Closing the part of tho "Messiah" sung Tuesday, Mrs. Raymond asked all the people present to arise and the Chorus gave the "Hallelujah." Through the efforts of Chancellor Avery, with tho consent of Mr. 0. S. Allen, president of tho Board of Re gents, a lunch room for the students of tho University will probably yet be placed in tho Temple. Tho matter was brought up at the meeting of the regents last woek, but nothing deflnlto waB done at the time. Tho proposed plans necessitated the remodeling of tho Tomplo, and tho re gents did not favor this. They stated that when the Temple High School was moved to better quarters tho necessary room could bo available. Chancellor and Y. M. Co-operate. At a recent conference, however, between tho Chancellor and the Uni versity Y. M. C. A. committee, It was suggested that the book store be moved to room 20-1, Administration Building, where It would be better situated than It Is now. The cafeteria could then be placed In the room now occupied by tho book store. The University Sonato and faculty meet ings would probably bo held In Sci ence Hall in the Tomplo should this change bo mado. Professor Barker Boosts. In a letter to Chancellor Avery, F. D. Barker, president of tho board of directors of tho Y. M. C. A., speak ing as nuthorlzed by tho board, says that as far as tho Tomplo building Is effected by this change, it could be easily arranged. Tho room proposed for the cafeteria could be connected to the present kitchen in the base ment by. means of a dumb waiter, i ..... Tiie only alteration necessary wouiu be to, change tho position of a wooden partition between tho kitchen and a cliiBK room so that there would be an outside entrance for tho kitchen. PROF. CALDWELL FEARS ANGLO-GERMAN TROUBLE WRITES FROM LONDON OF SIGN8 OF TIMES AS HE 8EE3 THEM. SAYS ENGLAND IN STATE Of UNREST A College Banquet Hall. When this plan Is put Into effect tho largo assembly room of tho high school can be ubc(1 for small dinners and banquets. University organiza tions may then arrange with tho cooks In tho cafeteria to havo dinners served in this room. The asBombly room is now provided with tho necessary tablcB and chairs for a banquet. The adaptability of tho room for such purposes was shown lust summer. Tho principals and su perintendents attending summer school met each noon for dinner and an after-dinner program.' Chancellor Avory, Prof. F. D. Bar ker, Prof. A. A. Reed, and Secretary C. L. HarkneBB havo been working on this plan for some time in ordor to assure the installment of tho cafe teria. An Information bureau was pro posed by the Y. M. C. A. committee. It is their hope that more studentB will use the Tcmplo, Blnco It was built for use, not for ornamentation. They think that this is ono means of bringing the Temple into popular favor. An Information Desk. Tho Y. M. C. A. proposes, also, to furnish the services of a competent man for making the present first floor lobby desk an information bureau. This will bo primarily for tho con venience of tho University people, but since some city clubs use the Tomplo, It will probably bo convenient for the general public ob well. This 1b the outgrowth of a move ment started some timo ago by the University Y. M. C. A. with tho hopo of popularizing tho Temple building as u social center. It was built for tho students rather than for business and theatrical purposes. Han Visited England and Germany and Compares Various Condi tions In Each. LAST CHANCETOJRDER CAPS ORDER FOR FRESHMAN DOME8 GOES TO MANUFACTURERS TONIGHT. , Emerson Promoted, Dr. Clarence Emerson, ..who" re ceived his degree In. medicine from Nebraska, baa just received an ap pointment to the position of pathol oglst and physician at the Nebraska' Hospital for the Insane. Dr. Emerson has been taking spe cial work at Rush, doing clinic work In the' Cook County Hospital of Chicago. Freshman cap orders are being taken In tho. "Rag" ofllco today for for the last time before tho ordor Is placed with the manufacturer. As considerable saVing la effected by se curing tho caps jn a largo 'lot made to ordor, the committee expects that all freshmen who intend to get caps will place their order at tho "Rag" ofllco not later than this afternoon. No freshman class meeting was held Tuesday morning, as tho lengthy convocation interfered with the plan. The matter ol the class taps, which was to haye been brought up with other important business at the meet ing, Is being handled Tiy the cap com mittee today, In order that tho order may be placed before Christmas and the taps be ready to wear as sooa as classes reconvene after vacation, 'A sample of tho cap Is to bo seen In the "Nebraskan" office. The price will be' one dollar. JUNIORS STARTWORK ON PLAY CONTRACTS FOR SCENERY AND COSTUMES TO BELET DUR ING HOLIDAYS. In a recent lottor to Prof. 0. W. A. Luckey, Prof. H. W. Caldwoll, head of tho Amorlcan history department of tho University of Nebraska, and ono' of tho recognized authorities In his subject, who 1b now on a yoar's leavo of absenco in Europe, predicts tho precipitation of hostilities between England and Germany within a vory few years. Tho lottor Is largely personal and touches In many places on Intlmacios between tho two frlonds, but Profes sor Caldwoll Bay's In part, speaking of tho political situation in England: "Ono sees in tho newspapers overy day, war news, as If wo wore living In tho days of savagery instead of civilization bo I fear that the latter is only a thin veneor. On Verge of War. ' "It now scomB that last summer England and Germany wero almost on tho verge of war, and tho fooling be tween the two peoples Is decidedly un friendly; each believing the othei ready to tako advantage of any oppor tunity to do injury to tho other, and each seems to think tho other tho ag gressor tho ono at fault, Ono finds horo among all olasscs unless it bo the union labor mon a hostile tono and a sontlmont that war must come, and that rather soon, between the two peoples, Germans Confident. "It may bo imagination, but It scorns to mo thoro Is a 'little differ ence in the tono of tho two nations: (Continued on Page 4.) RANO MEN BANQUET FOREGATHER AT LINCOLN HOTEL FOR ANNUAL FEED AND BIG CELEBRATION. Rehearsals have begun on "A Royal Family," which the junior class will give for their annual production, Feb ruary "23d. Monday evening Miss Howell 'mapped out the action In the first act. Regular practices will begin Tues day, January 2, at which time all lines will havo been committed. It is Miss Howell's present plan to hold re hearsals every evening except Satur day and one on Saturday, at which time has" not been definitely deter mined. ) Fred McConnell, who has charge of this event, expects to let the con tracts for costuming and scenery dur ing the holidays. Tho play la to 'bo given In theOllvcr and the committee expects to go the limit In making the staging as elaborate as Its income will permit. The fourth annual banquet of tho University X'adet. Band, was" held last night at tho Lincoln Hotel. The func tion was canrled from -a,' whirlwind start to a successful conclusion with the usual band enthusiasm.' In addi tion to Iho seventy members of the band, former Conductor August Hage now, Captain Halsoy E. Yates, W. C. Whltton, Athletic . Manager E. O. Eager, and Coach Stiehm were guests of honor. Captain Yates acted as toastmaster, calling on D. Bl Van Dusen, Lieuten ant Ltephart, George Wilson and J. E. Pike for Impromptu talks in addition to the regular toast llstf which was as follows: Major C. B. Corholl, Col. A. L. Smith, -S, S. Davis, fiergt, J, iA. 'Wherry, Sara R. Buck, C. G. Beck, W. S. Whltten,E, C. Sage, E, 'O. Eager, Professor Hagenow, and Capt. C. M. Ackerman. The ocmmltteo'in charge consisted of. C. M. Liephart, Roy McDougal, L. L. Hlne's, Carl Drath, George Racoly, and George Wilson. - 4kl Kn M 4 M- ,' I H n '.. -y. .V -tJwal , . t'.ji K, S.-5