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MOM THE DAILY NEBRASKAN uv THE DAILY NEBRASKAN Owned and published by t o University of Nebraska througn THE STUDENT PUBLICATION BOARD Offices Dasomont tho Administration Building. Postofllco Station A, Campus, Lincoln, Nebraska. ARCH H. DINSMORE, Editor. E. H. Taylor, Managing Editor.. C. C. Buchanan, Business Managor. Subscription $2.00 per year. Single copies So Faculty notices and UnlvorBlty bulletins published free. Enterod at tho Postoulce, Lincoln, Nebr., aa Bccond class matter undor act of Congress March 3, 1879. M i I H V SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1912 Of courso wo hated to do it who wouldn't? But now that it is ovor wo will havo timo to sloop and eat at least. And posBibly wo may attend a few classes on tho side. "I wish you would start that dear old papor down horo tomorrow and keep it coming thlB way ovory day," writes Monos J. Hawloy, ox-1913, from Nobraska City, v JIo adds: "lam lost without it, tho dally papers know about as much about Uni news as a porkor does about an olection re gards to tho staff." Mr. Searlo P. HolmoB, who is to be o'ur tiUccoBSor at tho holm, is a senior in tho Arts and Sclonco coirogo. Ho has made a record for himself during his three and a half years at Ne braska, and his now position in tho lifo of tho University comes to him in recognition of his past successes. Ho is a momber of tho English Club and of tho Innoconts, has been chair man of Inittimorablo class committees and president of his class. We are turning tho sanctum keys ovor to a man whom wo boliovo will prove a wldo-awako editor and keep tho papor in a progressive channel. With tho cooperation of tho boBt staff of assistants for which any man could wlBh, Mr. Holmes should bo able to put out tho "boBt ovor" Dally Nobrnskan. LITERARY DEPARTMENT Searlo F. Holmes, Editor. MORE GRAFTERS FOUND. Our business department received a dear llttlo note yosterday from a co ed living at Gertrudo hall. It showed frankly tho attltudo of a number of Nobroska students towards tho Ne b.raskan and other school enterprises. In every school thoro are a certain number of "tight-wads" and "mooch orB," who novor do anything worth while, but depend on someone else to make up for their shortness. With duo recognition to everyone and without calling anybody names, wo want to print a copy of tho said letter in ordor that tho studont public may know just how bad tho "Rag pickers" havo become. This 1b tho way tho letter reads: Gortrudo Hall, Fob. 15, 1912. Tho Dally Nobraskan: Dear Sirs: Will you ploaso cancol my subscription to tho Dally Nobras kan, as a friend isgottlng tho papor for mo." Wo respectfully refrain from print ing tho namo which was signed at tho close of tho noto. An Editor In the Philippines. Tho ofllco of tho extension depart ment is in receipt of a paper pub lished in "Manila. P. T., edltod by J. F. Boomer, '99. It is tho yearly review number of tho Cablonows-Amorlcan, published August 28. It contains ovor two hundrod pages of finely illus trated nows, portraying all tho impor tant industries of the islands. Photography offers a most appro priate Easter greeting when mado by Townsond. Studio, 226 So. 11th St. "JEFF A TYPE." "Joff" dollboratoly packed tho shreds of tobacco in tho blackened bowl and began feeling about la his pockets for a match. Ho was unsuccessful in his search, so reached Blowly out for tho proffered one. "Well, Joff, it Ib after eight o'clock, and wo are duo at Rectors at 8:30." Tho warning was not without of fect, for Jeff arose, stretched, and yawned audibly. "So it is, old chap, but I think we'll make it all right; I never havo beon lato in my life ex cept once." His face took on a dreamy expression, and ho resumed his seat, with a sigh. , "Do you romombor that tlmo when I missed tho train for Milford " Joff continued Ills narrative with only tho four walls as hearers, for those present wero well aware of tho Bpoaker'B propensity for oral reflec tion. But llttlo effected by the ovacua tlon, ho knocked tho ashes from his pipe and began, rummaging about in tho top dressor drawer. After con tinuing for soveral minutes In a half hearted manner, he withdrew to tho next room, whoro ho conducted a sim ilar search. Hero ho extracted a clean collar, tested tho contents of a cold cream jar, Inspected several pic tures, and returned to his room. That critical point in tho process of his drosslng had now arrived. Joff glanced at tho spotlesB tie which hung ovor tho corner of his diminutive mir ror; ho Bighed and filled his pipe, by way of preparation. Tho tlo and col lar wero, in Joff eyes, abominations. At last tho clamor of those waiting below aroused him from his rovorlo, and with divers skillful movements and deep muttorings he jerked his tie into place, extracted his hat from the 8tao7c In the corner of the closet, and clumped down stairs. Ho had proceeded as far as the streot walk when, with unusual alac rity, ho turned and, dashed into tho houso. Amid the complaints and threats of his more punctual com panions, ho returned and calmly ex plained tho reason for his sudden flight. - "I forgot my handkerchief, Biddy. My supply was exhausted, so I bor rowed your last ono. Bo calm, my boy; tho laundry will return mine next Saturday." Joff blithely, solicited tho loan of car faro and wont his way. Editor's Noto. Many of us nro at lenst familiar- with "Joff." Ho a not only Inevitable, but indispensable to our welfare. To be sure, ho Is often exasperating, but at such times let us pqBse88 our couls with patience, and remember that it is through such characters as "Joff" that wo learn many a lesson, This particular sketch concerns tho masculine "Joff"; by a slight altera tion of details, however, tho co-ed, can change tho context so that It will fit I tho feminine character, 1.00 Shirts 55c BUDD 1415 0 Street I kOr mVKmmzZ3SmWttmw&V&wR WrJ 111 1 8M I 0ffmmLmm0fmfRt9iSt flLmJll mt H I WWB THE NEW MODEL Think of every feature you wish a typewriter to possess, then carefully examine the Model 5 L. 0. Smith ; you will find every feature there. More L. C. Smith typewriters used in the dif ferent departments of Uie University than all other makes combined. The result of carefully testing every machine manufactured. Don't rent a typewriter. Purchase' one on easy terms. 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