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THE DAILY NEBRASKAN
The Daily Nebraskan
Station A. Lincoln. Nebraska
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
tinder direction of the Student Publication Bomrd
TWENTY-SEVENTH YEAR
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NEWS EDITORS
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Menacing Editor
Managing Editor
Managing Editor
Dorothy Nott
Florence Swihart
Dean Hammond
Maurice Konkel
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Kenneth Anderson
Mnnrn Kezer
Mary Louise Freeman
Ethelyn Ayres
Betty Thornton
Kate Goldstein
Maurice Spats
Joyce Ayres
Florence Seward
Otho K. DeVilbiss
Richard F. Vette
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Business Manager
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"' Circulation Manager
TOO MANY NOTICES
The first quarter of the fall semester is over, and
with it thirteen hundred letters have been mailed from
Dean T. J. Thompson's office to parents of students
who have been reported incomplete, conditioned, or
failed in one or more subjects. In view of the strict
scholarship rulings of the University, the total w un
usually large. It indicates that out of a University pop
ulation, numbering approximately six thousand stu
dents, a high percentage has been reported unsatisfac
tory in some of their hours.
Freshmen especially are prone to indulge in over
anxiety in regard to the interpretation of first quarter
notices. The Dean's letter clearly indicates that such
reports are mainly but a slight indication of the stu
dent's trouble, and that even though a student may
receive a condition at the end of the first quarter, it
is entirely possible that he may discover and solve
his difficulty and make a most creditable record by mid
semester. Late, or faulty adjustment is often a major
stumbling block, scholastically', for first-year students.
It is a natural result of new surroundings, new sub
jects, strange methods of study, and new faces. New
students usually go through this period. Such cases
are not an indication that the student is failing; there
is every chance that such students can, by immediate
conference with their instructors, smooth out the tan
gles and proceed to apply themselves in a more meth
odical manner to the subject matter. Many instructors
do not send out first quarter reports, because they do
not believe there is sufficient evidence in fo-r weeks'
work to warrant such action.
These reports are, however, good indicators of
which way the sail is set. Students who have been
turned in should analyze their study plans carefully,
and try earnestly to reach the root of the difficulty. If
outside activities are sapping the energies of the stu
dent, he should curtail his part in them; if his prepar
ation is inadequate, he should buckle down and do some
real hard work. And it must be added that an over
fondness for amusement and a delicate relish for study
have been the reasons for many of, the notices. The
University feels that the parents have a right to know
the progress or difficulty of their sons and daughters
in school. More often a parent's advice does more good
in influencing the student than intervention by school
authorities.
First quarter notices are warnings. They are com
paratively unimportant now, but of sufficient import,
if neglected, as to materialize into a grave mid-semester
or third quarter report, which may mean a failure.
Students who have received notices still have a chance
to get a firm grasp on their courses, and come through
successfully by mid term.
Just what the withdrawal of certain fraternities
from three underclass men's honorary organizations
has to do with politics or common sense is not yet evi
dent. If their purpose ia sincere they are to be con
gratulated upon their open attitude. If more campus
politics is to be the result it will only reflect upon
those concerned.
COSMOPOLITAN?
Among all the organizations on this campus there
is at least one that is active. It is so active that it has
been unable to contain its activity within itself. The
Cosmopolitan Club is somewhat troubled with internal
dissension. Which in itself is no cause for anxiety.
The dissension is proof that the organization is not
dead.
An organization such as the Cosmopolitan Club
no doubt meets with some delicate questions. That
there has been little or no dissension is evidence that
the members are high minded persons. There ia no
doubt that the present trouble will be disposed of in
a manner commensurate with the quality of the stud
ents in the club. Since various groups have presented
their side of the question in the columns of The Daily
Nebraskan we are presenting it from a dispassionate
point of view as it appears in the nature of a campus
problem.
The affair was precipitated when three negro stu
dents were refused membership through the negative
vote of a group who held control. The Cosmopolitan
Club is an organization to which any foreign student
of the University is eligible for membership. Its pur
pose is the promotion of friendship between the races
represented on this campus and an aid in their intel
lectual stimulation. There is no ulterior motive behind
the club. Its objective is quite worthy enough.
It has been pointed that the above action was a
direct violation of the constitution of the club. A cer
tain group in the club objected to this unconstitutional
act and in turn proposed a bill of reform which would
make a repetition of the trouble impossible, and in a
measure recreate the original purpose of the club. Five
proposals were submitted to be acted upon. Immediate
action was impossible under the rules of the club. The
members backing these measures misconstrued the neg
ative vote given their proposals, withdrew from the
club and submitted their position to the public through
this paper.
We feel that their withdrawal of membership can
do no good, nor achieve anything worthy. Their pres
ence in the club, using their influence for the further
ing the organization ideals and purposes, would be
much more potent, than their criticism from the out
side. The president has declared the organization
anxious to achieve some of the very points proposed
by the withdrawing members.
The original criticism of the club, keeping eligible
students from membership, is justified. But a single
overt act must not lead to the disruption of an organi
zation with so much to accomplish. It seems that the
various groups hi the club have the same end in view.
Common sense and cooperation will bring achievement.
It would be a sad commentary if the Cosmopolitan
Club could not further the work it has undertaken.
Notices
When student automobile ownership is abolished
will certain well-known campus men and women be able
to hold their social prestige when they "walk their
dates"? Or will these roadster boys and girls be forced
down to the common social level?
nnmallr Club
The Dramatic Club will bold a meeting
Tk j... nnhpr 27. at 7:80
o'clock. In the Dramatic Club room of the
Temple Theatre. , , . .
Try outs for the Dramatic Club will be
held Thursday, November a.
vi ru.ita
Meeting at Ellen Smith Hall Wednesday
October 26, at 7:00 r. M.
Freshman Class
vr ,.. f h..htnm rlR8 at 7:30 Tues
.i.y .veninv t Ky Hall. Plans for Olym
pics will be discussed.
Commercial Club
Meeting in Red room at Y. M. C. A. Tues
day, October 25, at 6:80 p. m. All mem
bers be there.
Rifla
Twin T,1aaiBV mt KJtn n. m. at west end
nr HriM fiM All nledeea and actives be
there. No uniforms.
rLai Meetins-
A moetlnir of the junior class will be
k.iH in Sni.ial sciences auditorium at 6
o'clock. Wednesday. October 26. All juniors
urged to be present.
rnrnrobi
Corncob meeting on Wednesday evening
at 7:15, room 154 in the Temple.
r.wM ftnlillns
Green Goblins will hold meeting tonight
at 7:80 o'clock in the Alpha Sigma Phi.
r.nvn Goblins
Meeting of the Green Goblins. Tuesday
evening, 7:80 at the Alpha Sigma Phi
house. Election of officers.
Daily Nebraskan readers are cordially invited to contri
bute articles to this column. This paper, however, assumes no
responsibility for the sentiment expressed herein, and re
serves the right to exclude any libelous or undesirable matter.
A limit of six hundred words has been placed on all contributions.
To the Editor:
In "The Spectator" column of The Daily Nebras
kan there have appeared several poems or bits of verse
from the Incomprehensibilia. The Incomprehensibilia
was compiled by two University of Nebraska students
who are alleged to be of the literati. "The Spectator"
has deemed it a pleasure in presenting to the campus
readers, so far, two bits of "beautiful imagery", as he
(or she) terms it, entitled "Aboriginal Study" and
"Lost Passion."
Before reading those two bit sof verse I had con
ceived of poetry as something, which, besides produc
ing pleasant feelings and phaatasmagorical images,
necessarily conveyed an idea of some sort. Poetry
should inspire and entertain one; it should be gently
philosophical and help, one to live Letter in this world
which is so beset with sin, sordidness, and morbidity.
Poetry is mainly an affair of genius, and people
have to learn how to love and enjoy poetry, but after
reading this "stuff" the taste for reading poetry is lost.
Such strange perversions and so tortured a perception
of the beauty and ugliness of this world makes us vic
tims of unutterable weariness.
Puzzling and intriguing verses have been written
and read by people before, to be sure; but it is a waste
of time. Enigmatic Vachel Lindsay, Browning and
others, wrapt in visions far above and beyond the com
prehension of ordinary mortals, must have toiled and
toiled to weave their strange fancies, to make them
partially or wholly unintelligible.
All this brings us back to the macabre visions of
the authors of the Incomprehensibila, whose writings
must have been contributed by hashish and opiated
minds. Of Bohemia they may be, but their drivel is
foolish.
This purported poetry is not only incomprehen
sible and nonsensical, but injurious to the mind and '
enfeebling to the emotional part of our natures. It
savors of nothing good and is tinted with all "off
colors." Prejudice does not sway us. We are as unbiased
as the day is long. Though heartily in favor of a liberal
education, which is supposed to include the reach and
sweep of the peaks of poesy, we still contend that
poetry should be purposeful and convey meaningful
ideas. In "Lost Passion" and "Aboriginal Study" there
Radio Program
Tuesday, October 25
8:80 to 9:45 a. m. Weather report and
announcements.
10:80 to 11:00 a. m. Poultry nail nour.
"he Choice of a Poultry Breed," by 1. R.
Redditt, state extension agent in poultry
husbandry. Poultry inquiries and answers.
12:80 to 12:45 p. m. uut oi tne man
Bag Mr. Cornhusker.
8:00 to 8:80 p. m. r undameniaiism ana
Modernism in Education." the second and
concluding part of a talk by R. D. Moriti,
of the department of educational service.
"The New ol'etry and the Old." by Dr.
L. A. Sherman, ranking dean and professor
of English language and literature.
7:80 to 10:00 p. m. University Night.
The twenty-third of a series of atlks on
the history of Nebraska by Dr. A. E. Shel
don, secretary of the Nebraska State His
torical society; "The Overland Trails, 1881
1850." The music program will include solo
groups by Beulah Wynn, soprano, Patrice
Nichols, piano, and Alice Duffy, soprano.
Ensemble numbers by the Melody Three
and the Herbert Gray string quartet.
Wednesday. October 26
9:80 to 9:45 a. m. Weather report and
announcements.
10:80 to 11:00 p. m. "What the Study
Clubs are Doing this Month," by Mrs. True
Homemaker. A menu and pome recipes.
12:80 to 12:45 p. m. "What We are Do
ign in Home Economics," by Miss Mar
garet Fedde, chairman of home economics.
8:00 to 8:80 p. m. Sociology talk.
"Psychiatric Aspects of Crime." by Dr.
Karl A. Menninger, of Topeka, Kansas.
7:80 to 8:00 p. m. Talks. "Hot Lunch
the 4-H Way," by Miss Allegra Wilkins, As
sistant state extension agent in agronomy.
"Abortion Disease in Farm Animals," by
Dr. L. V. Skidmore, assistant professor of
animal husbandry and hygiene.
Thursday, October 27
9:80 to 9:45 a. m. Weather report and
"a few minutes with old friends," by T. C.
Diers, announcer,
(Other periods silent.)
Friday, October 28
9:80 to 9:45 a. m. Weather report and
announcements.
10:80 to 11:00 a. m. "A Book Review,"
by Mrs. True Homemaker.
1Z-80 n 12:4 p. m "Alfalfa at.d Clo
ver Seed Prospects," by P. H. Stewart.
8:00 to 8:30 p. m. "Modern Advertis
ing," by F. C. Blood, professor of adver
tising and sales management.
"Measles a Dangerous Disease," by Dr.
Charles Harms, resident physician.
7 :80 to 8 :00 p. m. The second of a ser
ies of talkB on ballads and folk lore by
Prof. L. C. Wimberly, of the department
of English, with song illustrations by the
announcer.
"What the Mechanical Engineer Can Do
for Nebraska.' 'by Paul Allerton Cushman,
associate professor of mechanical ergin
eering. Saturday, Octobvr 29
9:80 to 9:45 a. m. Weither report and
more "Old HymnB," by the announcer.
(Other periods silent.)
those students who find the new in
crease a financial burden. Some
method will be devised by which stu
dent loans can be obtained for those
who are working their way through
and find it difficult to pay expenses
on account of the increase. This will
be a new development here, as fees
have been so low that they were an
almost negligible part of the student's
expense. There have been ways of
obtaining loans toward an education,
but the university authorities have
never linked up with any definite
system, for the reason stated above.
Mr. Gunderson will make a more
comprehensive announcement of this
. .Uw.fewi uuuuj llntpr
is no clue to a tangible idea. Hence our condemnation
of the "beautiful bits of imagery". It is my belief that
such stuff is abominable, rakish, trash and not wor
thy to be printed in any university student publication
P. M.
JOURNALISTS TO
MEET AT DINNER
(Continued from Page 1)
Theta Sigma Phi, honorary profes
sional society for women journalists.
The committees in charge are headed
by Dorothy Nott, Florence Swihart,
Frances Elliott and Ruth Palmer.
Members of the Corr.haakcr, Aw
gwan, Daily Nebraskan, Cornhusker
Countryman and Blue Print staffs
are urged to attend the dinner.
Tickets are on sale by members
of Theta Sigma Phi, by various stu
dents in the school of journalism, at
the school of journalism office and at
Long s Book store, for sixty cents.
CORNHUSKER LISTS
MORE ASSIGNMENTS
Additi- S dio Appointment Are
Issued for Junior and Senior
Sections in Yearbook
Juniors and seniors whose names
appear below are to report to the
studio specified on Tuesday, October
25, or Wednesday, October 26, to
have their pictures taken for the
1928 Cornhusker. It is very neces
sary to have these pictures taken on
these days, because the upper-class
sections of the book must be the first
to be completed.
Seniors who will report to Hauck's
studio are: Francis Kain, Vollrad
Karlson, Glen Kael, Max Karrer,
John Kauffman, Krank Kays, Mina
Kellner, Anthony Kelly, Marjorie
Kelly, R. M. Kelly, Wymore Kenagy,
Mrs. Pearl Kendall, John Kesl, Ruth
A. Kess, Clarence Kibble, George
Kilgore, Robert N. Kilgore, Robert
Nelson Kilgore, William S. Kilgore,
Inez Killer, Faith Kimberly, Alta
King, Kenneth King, Mary Kinney,
Hazel Krusiella, Alta Karish, Royal
Kiser, Takeo Kishida, Jennings Klem,
Lyell J. Klotz, John J. Knezacek,
Frederick Knights, Dean William
Knox, Karl Koch, Doretta Koester,
Dorothy Kolbeck, Enola Kroeger,
Ann H. Kroener, Hugo Kuhl, Evelyn
Lagerquist.
Juniors who will report to Town-
send's Etudio are: Mai via Grim,
Greeley Grotelueschen, Lloyd Grow,
Max Grow, Theodore Gugler, Agnes
Frances Gumbel, Charles Haas, Ed
ward Haberlan, Bernice V. Hager,
Gordon V. Hager, Hazel Hagerman,
Alma M. Hahn, Elsie Newberry Hale,
Arthur Hall, Harold William Hair,
Ivan F. Hall, Austin Haller, Ruby
Hallgren, Bernard Halsted, Minnie
Ellen Ilarnill, Jack Hamlin, Dean
Hammond, Thelma Hammond, Venny
Albert Hamouz, Louise Hahn, Cath
erine Hanson, Minnie Hardt, Maude
Hare, Ruth Harlamert, Trueman
Harman, Virginia Harman, John
Harris, Arthur Hauke, Louise Hau-
ser, Robert Havice, Lorma Hawkins,
Mildred Hawley, Searle E. Hawley,
Bruce Herbert Hay, Fern Irene Hay-
den, George Hayden.
Kiener Gives Talk on
Life in Swiss Alps
(Continued from Page 1)
simile might be drawn from the
crumbling mountain peaks and the
small churches," said the speaker.
The churches are symbols of growth,
the mountains symbols of decay.
The chapel, Notre Dame of the
Snows is very impressive. The ma
jority of the Swiss people are Cath-;
olic, and in the Alps they have prac
ticed their faith since 1100. Crosses
dot thei highest peaks here and there,
and the priests often hold services on
the mountain slopes. The majority
of the Swiss people are of a thrifty,
spiritual disposition, and their ideal
government is an example of perfection.
ENGINEERS OBSERVE
MANAGEMENT WEEK
(Continued from Page 1)
Times states concerning the agricul
tural engineers; that this is an asso
ciation which for the fint time fi
gures among those giving advice to
President Coolidge. These men deal
with the i arm problem as if it were
an ordinary business one. Their visit
to the president, it may be hoped,
marks the beginning ef saner and
sounder discussion of the whole farm
question.
At the meeting, after the report
had been given, a half hour was de
voted to questions and discussion on
the topic "Management's Part in
Maintaining Prosperity."
Th activities of management
week opened yesterlay in 115 cities
in the United States with discussions
on the topic mentioned above. The
organizations sponsoring manage
ment week and represented on the
national committee are: The Ameri
can Society of American Engineers,
Society of Industrial Engineers, the
Taylor Society, the American Man
agement association, the American
Institute of Accountants, the Na
tional Association of Office man
agers, mid the National Association
of Purchasing agents.
A scientist in Vienna says that i
woman who bobs her hair alwayi
loses her power of concentration. N0
wonder you find it so hard to study
girls.
Pharmacist students of the Uni.
versity of Montana are in charge of
the school dispensary. Last year
hundreds of students were treated
for colds and other illnesses by thjj
department. The dispensary was ob.
tained through tlie health, service de.
partment.
Nebraska graduates hold important
positions on committees of the Arner.
ican Institute of Electrical Engfo.
eers, the recent publication of ap.
pointments shows. Dean 0. J. Fer
guson of the college of engineering,
a graduate in 1903, is vice-president
of the institute for the sixth district
Frederick C. Holtz, '13, formerly
an instructor in the department of
electrical engineering, is a member of
the committee) on instruments and
measurements. He is now vice-Pres.
ident and chief engineer of the San
gamo Electric company, Springfield,
Illinois.
Albert M. Candy, '09, son of Dr.
A. L. Candy of the department of
mathematics, is a member of the
committee on electric welding, in
which subject he is pioneer and ex
pert. He is associated with the
Westinghouse Electric and Manufac
turing company at East Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania.
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What Goes Home
To Parents or Guardians:
The enclosed card indicates that your son or
daughter has not entirely satisfied his instructors in
the courses listed.
This early in the semester it is difficult for the
instructors, except in a few cases, to determine what
is responsible for the student's troubles. At the mid
semester, which occurs about November 15, it should
be possible for the instructors in most cases to give
considerable information regarding the student's dif
ficulties. Many students who are reported as unsatisfactory
in scholarship at the first quarter, and even at the mid
semester are able to make up their difficulties; and
make a most creditable record. This, of course, often
depends upon the student's general ability, his outside
activities, previous preparation, etc.; but most often
upon his desire to make the most of his ormort.unirv
The University is very anxious that each student
give a good account of himself scholastically and in
every oiner way. ineretore, we will appreciate anv en
couragement and direction you may be able to give
jruui buii ur uaugnier.
Yours truly,
T. J. THOMPSON,
Dean of Student Affairs.
SQUAD PREPARES
FOR CAMBRIDGE
GDHDERSOU SAYS
FEES ARE SHALL
(Continued from Page 1)
for the university. This year we
asked for a ten per cent increase,
which would bring the total up to
1 3,850,000, but the legislature failed
to provide it. We felt that this was
necessary because Morrill hall, the
have been so low that they were an
Stat Hospital in Omaha have been
bui't, and all these erpansiorf de
mand more maintenance. Most peo
ple do rot realize the number of per
sons required to keep up a building
expense. There have been ways of
of a hoppital is enormous. The size
of the Omaha hoopital was doubled
by the new development, and $185,-
000 to $200,090 annually is required
for its upkeep.
Besides the further .development
of the building program, the number
of students has increased about 300
over last year's enrollment, and it
is likely that this number will be
doubled before the year is over.
These students require more instruc
tors and in other ways add to the to
tal maintenance expense.
Mr. Gunderson made it plain that
the increase would not be so large
as to exclude anyone from register
ing in the university. Generally
speaking, he estimated that fees
might be increased thirty per cent of
the present amount.
Fmi Cover Small Part of Coat
The fees now charged make up a
very SMull amount of the eout tt tLe
student's education. In fact the
amount now paid in fees bv each tn.
dent covers only 10 per cent of the
amount spent in educating him. The
matriculation fee must, according to
statute, be spent in providing books
for the libraries. Thus each student
pays only about $35 a school year
maintaining the school If
he were paying what it actually
costs the state to educate him, his
fees would be $350 or more a year
instead of this small amount. Mr
Gunderson stated that it took the
iees or approximately 100 students
to pay the salary of one instructor.
The new increase will by no means
cover the total deficit, but will help
to defray the expenses.,
Mr. Gunderson said that the same
committee which is to work on the
pro&jcm i,l incresse in fees will rasl
a study of methods to take care of
(Continued from Page 1)
team, George E. Johnson and David
Fellman are members of the Nebras
ka "Think Shop." Mr. Johnson de
bated Iowa in '25, South Dakota and
Creighton in '26. Mr. Fellman de
bated Kansas University, Kansas Ag
gies and Grinnell on the Farm Re
lief bill in '27. Robert Baldwin, the
third member of the team is debat
ing his first year for Nebraska. The
alternates are Geogre Healy, also a
member of the Nebraska "Think
Shop", and Samuel Deidrichs.
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FLOOR TWO
Fred L. Hunt, '02, is chairman of
tho committee on protective devices.
Since 1913 Mr. Hunt has been chief,
engineer in charge of construction
and operation of the Amherst Pow
er company, Turner's Falls company,
the Greenfield Electric Light and
Power company, and others. In 1924
he was president of the engineering
society of western Massachusetts.
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