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ebra ni VOL. XVi NO. 18. UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA; LINCOLN; FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1915. PRICE 5 CENTS. MANY PAY HONOR TO DEAN BESSEY TOWNSPEOPLE AS.VVELL AS THE UNIVERSITY PRESENT CHANCELLOR AVERYPRESIDES Regent Attend In Body. Prof. Bar ber Civet Life History of Dr. Be-sey-iRtffent Brown Spoke In Be half of the CtM of 92 Memorial hall was filled Thursday morning with faculty, student and townspeople who came to honor the memory of Dean C. E. Bessey. Upon the platform eat Chancellor Avery, together with the regents and the speakers of the morning.-. Mrs, Be sey, accompanied by Mr. Avery and Mrs. Pool, eat in an adjoining room. The exercises were opened vrtth a prelude by Reinecke, rendered by Mrs. Raymond and the string quartet. The music seemed peculiarly fitting to the occasion, dignified and serious but full of hope and promise as befitted the memory of thla great, .good,, jnan of Nebraska. This number was follow ed by responsive reading of the Twenty-third Psalm. Chancellor Avery then introduced Prof. Barber as the man on the faculty most apporpriate to speak for them as he waa the only one whose term of service had cov ered that of Dr. Bessey. Prof. Barber gave a brief history of his life. Born in log cabin on a farm in Ohio, the son of tarenta of small means.- the young man perservered in spite of the greatest difficulties until he attained an education. His father had been trained in the classics and a peculiar ly intimate relationship between fa ther and son was a source of great inspiration to the younger Bessey. who afterward exerted a similarly strong influence on the lives of his own sons. In 1879 Dr. Bessey received his Ph. D. from Iowa university, and the fol lowing year he Joined the 'faculty of Iowa state college as professor of botany. In 1884 be was called to Ne braska, but refused, as there was no department of- botany here at that time. Later in the year, however, he was persuaded to come as Dean of the College of Agriculture. The aame energy and Idealistic conception of hi calling that he had shown at Ames, he now transferred to Nebraska. He steadfastly refused all better offers becaue he loved Nebraska and wished to further Its interest. In faculty meetings, which he alway attended, he waa tver even tempered and toler ant, although positive in support of hi own convictions. Prof. Barber was followed by Re gent E. P. Brown, of the class of 1892. Regent Brown spoke appreciatively of Dr. Ba? from the standpoint of the people of the state. He told why the people of Nebraska revered Dr. Bes sey and why they considered him a great man. He was devoted to the in terests of the people and always tried to giro them the practical benefit of his botanical research work. They honored him for his loyalty to the University and for his loyalty to his profession as a leader of young men. They knew that he had twice re fused the chancellorship because be felt that his greatest opportunity lay in his relationship to bis students and they respected him for the Ideal- SHELDON GIVES ADDRESS Speaks Before East Lincoln Citizens League Subject, ' Land Owner hip In Nebraska" Mr.. A. E. Sheldon, director of the Legislative Reference Bureau, address ed the East Lincoln Citizens' league, Thursday evening on the subject "Land Politics and Land Ownership In Nebraska." The address gave some glimpses of investigations he has been conducting for the past ten years, showing the manner and cost of extin guishing Indian title to land in Ne braska; the various United States acta disposing of the public domain in this state and how much was disposed of under each act; the present tenden cies in land ownership and their causes and some discussion of a fu ture policy. THE KOSMET KLUB announces the following pledges: P. Craig Spencer, 16, Cody, Wyo. Paul N. Temple, '16, Islington. Ellsworth Moser, '18, Omaha. AWARD SCHOLARSHIP PRIZES Roy Harney and Chester Thompson . Win Delta Upsilon Prizes Offered by Eugene Brookings Roy Harney, '17, of Norfolk, and Chester Thompson. '18. of West Point, were each awarded a prize of 110 for highest scholarship among the Delta Upsilon Fte6hmen and Sophomores of last year. The reward is to be offered annually In the Nebraska chapter by Eugene Brookings,-formerly of Ne braska and now at Portland, Ore. The announcements were made last eve ning at the chapter house by Dean Carl Engberg. Among the Freshmen the race was especially clese, as Ed ward Weaver of Columbus took the honors for the first semester. This Is the first year the prize has been awarded, but it is to be a permanent offer, with a promise of an increase as the scholarship Improves. Laws Drop Naughty Word The Junior Laws sang their famous "Hamberg Show" Thursday morning and omitted the hell, that has caused so much comment among the other students. This is undoubtedly the outcome of Guy Reed'a statement at Convocation, "Ladles, Gentlemen, and Laws." They made an attempt to "come back" by saying. "Mary Ann McCarty." but failed. The Laws have probably used the "naiiehtv word" for the last time and have decided to make the name "Laws" respected. ' FORMER STUDBIT DROWSED C. J. Wangerein Loses Ufa In the Co lumbia River Attempts xo Save Girl's Life Carl J. Wangerein, '09, and later a student at Columbia university, was drowned August 22. while attempting to save the life of a glrL Mr. Wan gerein was with an outing party of Maxamas from Portland, Ore, on the Columbia river. The girl was saved by other members of the party, but it w. impossible to rescue Mr. Wan gerein, although every effort was made by expert swimmers. Mr. Wangerein bad been pracucms law in Portland for several years. tt wbmka University club of BOARD OF REGENTS HOLD MEETING IMPORTANT BUSINESS TRANSACT. ED ALL REGENTS PRESENT - DR. I. S. CUTTER MADE DEAN Judge Dales Raised to Rank of Dean--' Consider the Matter of Univer Uy Publicity Railroad :. Switch (Arranged - The Board of Regent' met hr'the Chancellor's office yesterday at 11 o'clock; All Regents' were present Immediate adjournment wis taken to attend the memorial - service of the late Dean C. E. Bessey. The Board convened for business session at 1.30. State Treasurer Hall met witn'the Board for a few moments and explained the methods used in keeping University warrants at par. Members of the Board, expressed in formally to Mr. Hail their appreciation of his attitude 'in the matter. Repre sentatives otjthe Northwestern and Missouri Pacific railroads - conferred with' the Regents In regard to a switch to the downtown campus for the- pur pose of hauling' material to the new buildine and coal to-the power plant. The working out of the details was left to the Property .Committee of the Board with power to- act; Af the reauest of ' the Chancellor the Board took into consideration the matter ' of University publicity. It was the" sense of the Board that any matter having immediate news value should be given out at once without reKard to the time of issue of any paper desiring to use It, but that pub licity matter, pictures of buildings ana such material as the issuance of which would depend upon the acts of Univer sity officials and did not necessarily have immediate news value should he tiven out early in the week under release for the Sunday edition. The Board felt that In this way the University could get the greatest pub licity in regard to its various enter prises. Owing to the fact that there are registered 300 more students than a year ago the additional apportion ments of the Chancellor for the depart ments of Agricultural Chemistry, Com merce. Education. Home Economics and Romance Languages were ap proved. The apportionments amount ed to $1,300 In excess of funds pro vided for at the financial meeting of the Board last April The following new appointments were made or ap proved by the Board: C. G. Anderson, instructor in Agri cultural Botany; D. H. Propps, asslst--,t nrofessor of Dairy Husbandry; Charles EL Gunnels, Instructor in SENIORS . M I ....ll JSC Big Class Event oe ioyi First All-Senior Affair Don't miss the breakfast at the . a. J ait State Farm Grove, saiuray - morning at 8:00 o'clock. Spe- cial car leaves at 7:30. ncaeis w available to Seniors only at 20 cents each. Don't be a pixer. w Support your class. (Continued on page 2) FRESHMEN HAVE SECTION One Hundred and Fifty Seats Reserved for Game Saturday Must Wear -Their Green Caps The Freshmen. have a section of 150 seats, the best Ad be had, reserved for the game Saturd4v. ' There Is nothing that helps a team so much as to know that the grand stands and ' bleachers' - are full of boosters." For this reason the Fresh men are asked to ccupjr the" reserved section, and as they are the acknowl edged champion rooters, to add their ginger and pep to the event Seats may be reserved free at the College Book Store. As the Freshman capHs part of the system, It must be worn on this occasion, and those who do "not yet possess; such caps must secure them at Farquhar's before the garne. Union Meets Tonight The University Union Society will hold its regular weekly- meeting to night In its hall on the third floor of the Temple. Entertainment. will.be provided and everyone Is welcome. PROF. I.URBUT HERE; SURVEY Work to Take Over a. Year Studying Drift Sheeta of Lincoln Basin Prof. C. Q. Marbut, who has charge of the United States soil survey, was here the first part of the. week to study the drift sheets and soils In this vicinity. A soil survey of the Lincoln Basin has now begun in which soils will be classified and mapped in detail. The work will occupy over a" year and will cover an area of six townships. German Club Cast At the German Dramatic Club try outs last evening, some very good talent was displayed. About fifty regis tered, but only fifteen were elected to membership. The successful contest ants are: Leva Williams. Gertrude Van DrieL Clara McMahon. Christine Hanson. Anna Luckey. Hermine Hatfield. Ivll Montgomery. Robert Nesblt A. H. Jensen. Walter Herrmann. Miss Winter. Geneva Seeger. Walter Blunk. Louise LIpsey. D. J. Haykin. Walter Wefland. New members will be initiated at tbe first regular meeting of the Club. Wednesday, October 13. 400 TICKETS ARE 6IYEII OUT Commercial Club Ball to Be a Very Lively Affair Plans Are All Laid The fact that 400 tickets to the Com mercial club ball at the aduitorium to nieht had been given out by this morn ing evinces clearly the Interest and aDDreclatlon of the stud en ts. To ac commodate the large number expected the floor of the auditorium bas been arranged so 500 couples can dance at one time. All arrangements have been made to make the affair a success. A fifteen piece orchestra will furnish the music SPORTING EDITOR : AWAY ON VACATION . . SOCIETY EDITOR WATCHES EN TERTAINMENT. . HUSKERSSPENPSOCIALHOUR Dean Hastings Gives GeAertl Re sume f the Situation Corn huskers have Enjoyable Time '-Stiehm' Shines' Before we go' into this subject to the depth it deserves, we want to warn" our many admiring readers that we are not the regular sporting ditor. but are taking his place whije he en-,, joysa picnic with his Sunday-school class out at the Farm. ' ' Our ''real' "stunt is society note, and we1rtflrpVy; do this to help out a -frlead and tea' sequently we want to wanuthe:pofc: ing public not to put up any. money on our "dope', without first consulting Dean Mary ' Graham or Dr. 'Maxey (won't Doc be surprised when trd reads thisTJ or whoever your spiritual davlser tnay be. A word to wise 1 a a plenty. . .. . ; Coach Stiehm was' the" host at a. pleasant little gathering on the' local lawn this afternoon.' The color -scheme-was red and white, .with; dash- of black around the eyes, In pleasing con trast to the sky overhead, which was the conventional blue. Tbe coach wore a beautiful uphol stered sweater, imported it is said, with red and white stripes around the arms and a white "N" rampant emblazoned on the fishbone. He made a very pleasing appearance and by bis frank manner and blunt cordiality succeeded in making everyone feel at home in short order. In the receiving line were Abbott, Shields, Corey, Balis and other well known lions, while Captain -Ruthets ford. Chamberlain, Reese, Caley and Cook flitted around among the Fresh men serving refreshments. The entertainment consisted In "giv ing Rutherford or Otoupalik a football and then asking the Freshmen to stop him. This proved very entertaining to the spectators, but dldnt seem to make much of a hit with the Fresh men. The scrubs, or football parve nes, held a little preformanoe by them selves over In one corner next the fence. About 5 p. m. the party broke up and retired to the shower bath for more refreshments. It was a stag af fair throughout and everyone appear ed in costume. We later Interviewed Dean Hast ings, of the Law College, about the general outlook in sportdom, and he gave it as his opinion that the Allies had the stronger batteries, but the Germans were better at stealing bases and IT the preeut winter prored to be cold he looked for the war to con tinue to the end. Sigma Nu Officer a Visitor Rev. Paul M. Spencer. Grand Chap lain of the Sigma Nu Fraternity visited the local chapter Thursday. Rev. Spencer Is pastor of the Stranger' church of New York City. The University Y. M. C. A. and T. r. g Cabinet member held a -welnie" roast at "Pen" woods. Wed nesday evening. Prof, and Mrs. J. D. Hoffman and Miss Fannie Draxe chaperoned. The party returned m of bis conviction. that city sent flowers In the name of promptly at S o'clock. their alma mater. (Continued on para 4.)