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THE DAILY NEBRASKAN
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 1931.
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To Mr.
Fawell
Greetings.
Perhaps the Innocents do wear "robes of
the devil" but we have no way of knowing.
In fact, we fail to see how any outsider could
possibly know. Then, too, perhaps they smoke
cigarets, and sing a rousing tune now and
then. Any harm in that?
Maybe it is not wrong to smoke, as many
public officials and statesmen and scientists
do.
Maybe it is not wrong to sing, as many ac
tors, radio entertainers, and even barbers do.
.Maybe all the harm lies in doing both at the
same time. (Hereafter, Innocents, stop smok
ing before you start singing.)
As a matter of fact. Mr. Fawell, you deride
the Innocents and call them unrepresentative
because they have a tendency to loaf a bit
and sin? "Sweet Adeline" in off moments.
Ueally, kind sir, you have missed half your
lifetime if you have never been the unfortu
nate victim of such a longing.
Be that as it may, you evidently scoff at
the senior society because it does n6thing con
structive for the university. If this is really
vour attitude if you mean what you say so
freely and publicly it is your solemn duty
and obligation to encourage the wrong-doers
in whatever constructive project they attempt.
To lead them back to the paths of righteous
ness, and whatnot.
Right now, the Innocents are backing a
campaign to secure a new student uniGa build
ing for the university. It would be a wonder
ful addition to our threadbare campus. Ad
ministration and students unite in favoring
the proposal. It certainly is constructive,
whether done between verses of "Down by
the Old Mill Stream" or not. And in this con
nection, Dr. Fawell, comes your chance to do
your bit. Mr. Bamsay has done his, and he
ilidn't even think the Innocents needed the
encouragement.
Obviously, then. Dr. Fawell, it is Tip to you
10 pledge a sum for the support of the union
building campaign. And, since Mr. Ramsay
has pledged $500, never mentioning the fact
that the society needed encouragement, you
must go him one better.
A contribution of 1-500 is donated to the
fund simply as a matter of course. A worthy
i n use, and all that.
It will probably take at least $600, then,
to give any real encouragement to the Inno
cents. . . May we hear from you at your ear-lit-st
convenience?
Make the check payable to ihc "Student
L'uion Fund."
Thank you.
Eeally, now, old top! Many and rnhiiy a
laKs has been dismissed without official per
mission. Test of a good instructor is whether
liTollows iron-bound rules, or makes intclli-if.-jjt
exceptions. The latter set is the only
on that requires brains to perform. Anyone
call follow rules.
"Vi doubt about it. Students are right nine
tiuj'js out of ten. The only difficulty lies in
I h 'fact that the case they choose to argue
w3Ji the professor is invariably number ten.
liking
Our Ht and.
Student contributors, writing for our Morn
ing 'Mail column from time to time, have fre
(intly commented on the chapcrone situa
titDu f irst of all, the lack of courtesy shown
t chaperones. Next, the red-tap connected
with the required chaperoning of parties. Next
iifld; lust, the situation in general, or in other
cojlcges.
'Due comments today on the lack of cour
tesy, i. ., point No. One. He has not bex-n
a kmc in his views. Many students cgree with
luii, from the number of similar letters we
hare received.
lOwing to this extreme interest manifested
by the student body in this connection, we
have decided it is up to us to take our stand
on the matter.
-Do chaperones receive proper attention at
parties? Arc they necessary, in the first place,
I'Sctpt ns casual guests? Why must we regis
ter their names with the dean of women?
Jibesn't she know most of the faculty already?
: These arc a few of the points to be consid
ered. It is obvious that in such an important
and complicated situation, a firm stand is nec
essary. "We are quick to realize that no col
lege newspaper shall maintain its position long
without taking its stand on such questions of
campus importance.
Naturally, either chsperones are necessary
or they are not. One or the other must be
true. Of course, if students behaved them
selves at all the parties, chsperones would be
present, not as chaperones, but as guests, in
1'itC.d because the student happened to want
the particular faculty members at the particu
lar party. On the other hand, sometimes stu
dents are thought to be an irresponsible, heed
less lot. Naturally, then, students will either
need chaperones for their own good, or they
will not. At any rate, it Is up to us to take
our stand.
In addition, is proper courtesy shown these
chaperones? Do students observe every amen
ity, or do they show careless disregard for the
social usages? Here, too, they have only the
two alternatives.
The magnitude of the topic can easily be
seen from the abqve definite observations.
Clearly, the subject of chaperonage of parties
is a serious one, affecting nearly every student
in the university. For this reason, we took our
stand on the question and stated our opinion
thus definitely. After all, there is nothing
like taking a definite stand on a controversial
point.
breakup of classes before the Kansas-Aggie
football game lust year.
Holding class for approximately half of the
registered enrollment, he explained that under
no circumstances can an instructor dismiss a
class without an official notice from the ad
ministration, lie is required to hold a cer
tain number of classes, and give the students
a certain amount of material. Hence if a stu
dent wishes to cut a class that is not excused,
and attend a convocation, he may ?lo so by
taking an "absent" mark for that day.
Men and women who have attained a posi
tion in life that enables them to attend a uni
versity should by that time consider an educa
tion a business proposition. We have one of
the best and most efficient staffs of instruc
tors that is obtainable. If we wish to keep
these men, then such outbreaks
avoided in the future.
must be
K. C.
v What, Indeed?
TO THE EDITOR:
In the midst of all this discussion on the
prospects of a new "union building" for Ne
braska's campus, reminiscent of the type that
needs union buildings, I wonder if Rome of the
hollow memories of better years now decorat
ing this backyard scene might not come in for
some consideration. But then, it is common
knowledge that the university needs Pharmacy
hall (an outstanding offender) for a particu
lar purpose. What would they take the visit-,
ing legislators through for inspection if it
were replaced?
DIGITALIS.
Incidentally, the stand we took thus firmly,
above, is concurred in by the dean of men, the
dean of women, and the administration in gen
eral. That's what makes it such a tough pro
position to handle.
Well, wouldn't be appropriate, would it, to
wear "robes of the Devil," and not smoke?
If Dr. Fawell discovers just what a repre
sentative student is, will he please tell Mortar
Board? They need one every year for May
Queen.
In the Good
Old Dayt When
In 1931, people are bewailing the future of
our country. Look at the college youth of
today.
Some of them neck.
Some of them smoke.
Some of them drink.
Some of them smoke, and drink, and neck.
Some invent other shady pastimes.
In 1831. Deonlo were bewailing; the future of
our country. They looked at the college youth
of the day.
Some of them necked.
, Some of them smoked or chewed.
Some of them drank.
Some of them smoked or chewed, and drank,
and necked.
Some of them invented other shady pastimes.
In 2031, people will bewail the future of our
country. They will Icos At the college youlu
of the day.
Some of them will neck.
Some of them will smoke, or whatever.
Some of them will drink, or whatever.
Some of them will smoke, and drink, and
neck.
Some of them will invent other shady pas
times.
But in 2131. some historian or scientist will
chance upon all three of these sets of statistics
at the same moment. When he does, he will
realize their true significance: None at all!
Their only value lies in the fact that they,
like the Bible, may be used to prove most any
thing at most any time, depending upon just
which set of facts is used at which time. . .
Their raison d'etre? Propaganda.
Ho, Hum!
Chaperones do have a hard life, it's true.
But then, they might publish memoirs. . .
Athlete's foot consists of twelve itches, we
hear.
MORNING MAIL
Emily on Chaperone.
TO TnE EDITOR:
Chaperones are required for all university
functions and a part of them must be from
the faculty. Why then do we neglect them?
Time alter time various instructors have been
asked to chaperon parties and the majority
of them will say that they did "not even feel
welcome. The least that can be done is to in
troduce yourself and your date to the chaper
ones. Most everyone goes out for a bit of
fresh air at intermission. Did you ever think
to take the chaperones with you? Who knows,
they might enjoy it. A bit of fresh air is ap
preciated by most anyone after milling around
amongst the panting, pushing, heaving, hilar
ious stampedes of savages that usually attend
down town parties.
Faint heart never won fair lady, so be thou
not afraid. Oct hold of the chaperones and
pull them down from their imaginary pedestal
that most students placo the instructors upon
and give them a chance to show that they are
just as good sports as anyone. On the campus
they must maintain their dignity and position,
but off the campus they would like to cut
loose and join the crowd. However they will
not, for tbey feel that the students will not and
do not have as good a time as when they are
not around.
Formal season has just closed and such neg
lect has been shown to the chaperones that
Greek organizations are desperate in trying to
find instructors who are willing to chapcrone
their spring parties. As the academic year
grows short the evenings grow warmer and
more and more fresh air is needed. As stu
dents and participants in the w eekly stampedes
it is your duty to offer every little courtesy
possible, or it is very probable that by spring
vacation chaperones will be a thing of the
past, and that means no more parties. A. B.
Keeping Teacher Happy.
TO THE EDITOR:
While some students understand this 11
o'clock convocation situstion, others are un
der the impression that all classes meeting at
that hour are automatically excused. Such
was the opinion of a psychology class last
week. The class, having assembled for the lec
ture, decided to walk out, with the idea of at
tending the convocation. The intentions were
god, but I have my doubts about the number
that actually would have attended the meet
ing. Upon entering the class room, the instructor
whs at sea as to the cause of the apparent
mutiny, which mora or less resembled the
DYEING EXPERT TO SPEAK
Textile Research Authority
Will Meet Home Ec
Students.
Joshua Miller, celanese research
associate at the national rrsocia
tion of dyeing and cleaning at Sil
ver Springs, Md., will talk to all
home economics students Thurs
day afternoon, March 19 at 3
o'clock in agricultural hall. His
subject will be "Maintenance of
Synthetic Fabrics."
Mr. Miller was formerly with
the Bureau of Standards at Wash
ington, D. C, and is prominent in
textile research. He will speak
downtown at one of the depart
ment stores and to the Lincoln
dyers and cleaners. Friday he will
go to Omaha to appear on the pro
gram of the state hnjne economics
association. Mr. Miller has been a
speaker at a number of state home
economics association meetings,
including Ohio, Illinois and Kansas.
MILESTONES
March 17, 1901.
Prcf. W. W. Wilson of the law
school predicted an international
court to settle disputes among the
nations of the world, which proph
ecy has been fulfilled in the es
tablishment of the existing World
Court.
The freshmen and juniors were
favored to win the interclass bas
ketball tournament, and classes
were organizing rcoting squads to
Cheer thpir favorite on to victory.
1911.
A snowstorm which blew into
Lincoln on a forty mile gale seri
ously decreased class attendance,
particularly among the feminine
element. Students planning to
leave for home over the week end
were forced to delay their depar
ture several hours, as train service
was seriously hampered by the
blizzard.
A sham battle between several
companies was arranged as a fea
ture of the annual military drill
exhibition. The program was to be
climaxed by a review of the en
tire regiment with all the pomp
and ceremony for which the army
is noted.
1921.
The advent of spring inspired a
revival of childhood games in
front of sorority and fraternity
houses and even on the campus.
"Pum-pum-pull-away," "run-sheep
run," and "drop-the-handkerchief"
were popularized by mixed groups.
Campus cakes discarded their cak
ing activities to indulge in base
ball played with a broom for a bat
and a football in place of the reg
ulation league baseball. A minia
ture auto, operated by foot pedals,
excited a good deal of comment
when two coeds utilized it in
transporting themselves to and
from classea. That was beiore tne
advent of Austins.
1926.
Much enthusiasm was exhibited
wheu twenty members of the
sophomore class turned to elect
minor officers.
Initial agitation against com
pulsory drill was begun following
a meeting of citizens, city pastors,
end a group of students at the
Grand Central hotel.
UNIVERSITY BAND TO
GIVE FINAL PROGRAM
i Continued from Page l.j
numbers by John Milllg.m, bari
tone. Mr. Shlldneck will offer
Columbia Polka, while Mr. Milll
gan Is to sing Lassie O' Mine and
Irish Eyes. The former ballad,
universally popular, was written
by a Lincoln man. Edward Walt.
With the termination of their
winter concert season, the cadet
bandsmen will resume outdoor
drill next wek In preparation for
the spring military parades and
reviews.
SKELETON OF CAMEL
FOUND IN NEBRASKA
(Continued from Page 1.)
bedded down there for the night,
were covered by sand, and died.
Although many of these
mounted skeletons are on display
in various American universities,
the University of Nebraska has
not obtained one as yet. How
ever, Dr. E. H. Barbour of the
museum, sttaed that one could be
obtained when funds for this pur
pose became available.
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LOOSE THREADS
By Gene McKIm
March 4 witnessed Mr. Hoover
rounding the half way mark of his
four year course as president of
the United States. The first half of
this race, the hardest that this
man accustomed to hard work, has
ever attempted, has been anything
but smooth.
In speaking of these years, Time
for March 2 characterizes them as:
"Two years of noisy quarreling
with a cantankerous congress, of
heartbreaking misfortune, of a
blighting natural curse, of a grad
ual loss of popular favor. Ahead
of him is a rocky road to 1932
when he would either vindicate
himself by. renomlnation and re
election or go into the discard of
defeat as a presidential favor."
President Hoover rode into of
fice on the wave of the greatest
electoral majority ever accorded a
nominee to the presidency. He was
heralded by the press as a har
binger of a new era in the art of
government. Throughout the coun
try hope ran high as this great en
gineer took up the reigns of gov
ernment. During the socalled "honey
moon" period of the administra
tion Mr. Hoover entered into his
work with a rush of enthusiasm.
Summarizing this period Time
says: He stifled a Mexican revo
lution with an arms embargo. He
moved to conserve oil on the public
domain. He banished the hypocrit
ical "Official Spokesman" from
the White House. He summoned a
special session of congress to deal
with the farm relief and tariff re
vision. He exhorted the people to
war against crime. He began to
appoint expert commissions to
solve tough old problems."
w 9 w w m
The first snag the new presi
dent struck came two months
after his inauguration. The senate
as part of the farm relief program,
advocated an export debenture.
President Hoover opposed this
measure and won a victory which,
while obtaining a certain amount
of public applause, caused the en
mity of Senator Koran ana me in
surgents, and thus opened up a
breach in the republican ranns
which in place of becoming disso
lute seems to grow wiaer as ume
goes on.
The first loss or popular prestige
came as a result of the president's
apparent Inability to make up his
mind whether or not he favored a
high or a low tariff. In this mat
ter Mr. Hoover showed bis politi
cal ineptitude. He had called for
a "limited revision," but he mis
calculated the extent to which the
industrialists in his party would
demand a high barrier. The bill
was stuck in the mud of a politi
cal ditch for a year, and when the
president finally signed it the
storm which had been brewing
was well upon him.
The stock market crash of No
vember, 1929, was another inci
dent which piled up trouble for the
executive. He sensed the far-
reaching effects of the disaster
quickly and summoned the most
able financiers and heads of in
dustries and unions in the country
to a meeting at the white house
to get their pledge of co-operation.
He recommended nara work as a
way out of the difficulties. The
Income tax was cut to stimulate
business, and building programs
were planned to furnish jobs. The
president said, "The worst will be
over In sixty days."
The latter statement has caused
much derision to be cast at the
white house. Whatever value the
president's efforts may have had
will only be revealed as time goes
by and social and economic his
torians are able to appraise his
work.
The worst drouth in United
States history visited the country
hard upon the heels of this first
debacle, being particularly severe
In the Mississippi valley. When
winter arrived and with it the full
effects of the drouth were real
ized, the legislative and executive
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branches of the government were
enmeshed In a discouraging series
of arguments over drouth relief
measures and funds. Regarding
this Time states: "Belatedly he
mobilized the Red Cross, bitterly
accused the senate of 'playing poli
tics with human misery,' and fin
compromised on food loans."
President Hoover came into of
fice branded politically as a "dry."
He appointed a commission to in
vestigate crime and vice through
out the country, holding that pro
hibition was a subsidiary issue.
When the commission submitted
its final report it indicated that a
majority of Its members favored
a change. The president Imme
diately issued a dry statement
which virtually nullified the com
mittee's work and placed Mr.
Hoover lnalterably on the side of
the drys in the coming political
maneuvers preceding the 1932
election.
In closing its article on the nres-
ident's activities during his first
two years as chief executive Time
says:
"He suffers today from the 'su
perman' publicity which built him
up beyond the probable level of
human performance. Two years
nave destroyed tne Hoover legend,
and still obscured from public
sight, is the more authentic pic
ture: A high minded ( able, indus
trious, conscientious individual
who is devoted to his country, to
the art of government, to children.
His irrational efort to divorce gov
ernment from politics explains
many of his difficulties, and is, as
was predicted in 1928, his most
serious defect as president. For, al
though be calls government an art,
he doggedly continues to act as if
it were a science."
SPEAKJSK CLAIMS
AMERICA WILL BE
BLAMED FOR WAR
(Continued from Page 1.)
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torium Wednesday morning. He
tressed the fact that the league
was embodied in the Treaty of
Versailles, and the fact that the
small nations of the world took a
much greater Interest in the league
at its beginning, than did the
larger nations. He also outlined
briefly the work of the assembly,
council, and the secretariat. v
In a brief survey of the cove-
nent of the league, Mr. Eichelber-
ger called attention to the article
concerning tne world court. "At
the present time," Mr. Eichel
berger declared, "many or tne
countries have accepted compul
sory jurisdiction, which allows the
league concil more time for con
structive work."
In reference to Article 19, Mr.
Eichelberger declared that this
was literally, "loaded with dyna
mite." This article contains a pro
vision that it is the duty of the
council to examine obsolete treaties
and those that are a menace. The
srieaker expressed the view that
the Treaty of Versailles will be al
tered because of the obvious un
fairness of the terms between the
victorious and the vanquished.
Refusal Bars Way.
While declaring that the United
States Is co-operating in every
possible way with the league In an
unofficial way, Mr. Eichelberger
expressed the conviction that the
refusal to join waa barring tne
way to world peace and better In
ternational understanding. Mr.
Eichelberger believes that if the
people of the United States would
think of the league or ivm in
stead of the league which waa
formed ten years ago, and the two
are very different, that the atti
tude would change.
'When the United Slates as
sures herself that the new methods
will be practical and are actually
working, she will discard the
false security offered her by the
old. Then and then only, will in
ternational peace and harmony be
attained."
Mr. Eichelberger was introduced
by Miss Laura B. Pfelffer, of the
history department, and an active
proponent of the League of Nations.
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Subject. March 15 Eugene
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