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THE HESPERIAN 15 LOCALS. And if he was up to his chin, why did he have to wade. The Literary society of the Law department. "Out Loud." That which lawyers have the most of comes the highest, viz : time. V. Hoagland has been having a tussle with a specie of lung fever. Pom Allen has gone out or politics, and turned again to the study of law. C. V. Starling an alumnus of '92 has opened a law office in the Brownell Block. Hon. V. F. Gurley, of Omaha, lectured on Rufus Choate, Monday at 6:45 p. m. lion. T. M. Marquette has begun a series of interesting lectures on homestead laws. Chief Justice Maxwell will lecture on code pleadings each Wednesday at 2 p. m. until May 10. The past few days have been days to try the souls of men, and as the Dramatic club has it, of Profs., too. Two of America's most eminent jurists have gone, one from the north and one from the south Butler and Lamar. Stroman (to Prof. Caldwell after a three hours examination in law) "Just look, Prof.! See the blisters on that thumb!" Judge "I see the villain in yourface." "May it please your worship," replied the prisoner, that's a personal reflection." Colored lawyer. "Da is a law dat's called 'hab his carcass,' and I's going to hab the carcass ob dat client o' mine, dead or alive." A good many of the boys suffered losses in the failure of the Capital National Bank. The out come of the matter is not yet known. The Sophomores are jubilant over their double victory in the "Chase and Wheeler" contest. Mr. Welden and Miss Bullock are staunch 95'rs. Prof. Fossler has been putting the Sopho mores through the "sweat," for fifteen minutes each, the examination being both oral and tough. There are 33 seniors and 27 juniors in the law st hool. The school is already occupying a posi tion of prominence among the western law M'hools. The museum is forging to the front as usual. Ten large new cases have been added within six weeks, three of them being cases of geological material. Counsel (to witness.) "You're a nice sort of a fellow, you are ! " Witness. "I'd say the same thing of you, only I'm on my oath." The Watterson lecture on "Money and Morals" was the most successful that the Palladian Society-has provided. An enthusiastic crowd greeted the speaker. The senior geologists have been doing a little artistic work, by painting geological maps. R. H. Johnson leads the van as chief "dauber"; Marlay comes in a good second. Don't try to register for more than eighteen hours. You may no more expect to get it than you may expect to find the Hesperian office open when you want a blue book. Under his vest he slipped a "Trig," And hied him to Hodgman's exam; The Prof. he found that Trig alas! Young Slippers won't smile again. It may be of interest to some to know that the oration Mr. Marlay delivered in the "Chase and Wheeler" contest, has been printed in the Omaha Excelsior and in the American Israelite of Cin cinnati. One of the cases in the moot court involving the constitutional question as to whether an athe ist is a competent witness in Nebraska has awak ened a lively interest. It will be re-argued by Chapman and Ferris before Chief Justice Max well. The Oberlies collection of foreign coins, given to the museum, has aroused considerable interest among those having coin collections. Several have recently been offered to Prof. Barbour. The Marshall and the Taylor collections are now also in place. Jack Best, the genial instructor in boxing, and general custodian of the gymnasium, wishes to thank the boys, through the Hesperian, for the Christmas present they so generously bestowed upon him. Jack has a warm spot in his heart for every one of them. On Friday evening, January 13, Miss Olivia Pound entertained about eighteen couples at her home. Cards and dancing were the amusements indulged in. Mr. Hetzel and Miss Ames were the winners of the royal prizes at cards. Refresh ments were served. Miss Pound displayed her ability to entertain royally, as all who were present will testify. The local oratorical will take place Saturday evening, February 4. It bids fair to be the best ever held in the University. Seven orators will contest for the honors. Their names -and the subjects of their oration are as follows: C. R. Welden "A Dark Chapter in American Legislation." F. D. Eager "The Inheritance of Wealth." T. E. Wing "Patriotism and Brotherhood." R. E. Johnson "Industrial Democracy." T. G. Ryan "A Social Revolution." H. T. Ricketts "The Great American Agitator." ' n ;I