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About The Hesperian / (Lincoln, Neb.) 1885-1899 | View Entire Issue (May 15, 1896)
s2j 12 THE HESPERIAN BIXBY'S RETREAT. iMflSlttlMih&SSfiHlEsSl Our nicklos aro oxtortod there, In spite of vigorous howls, To pay for wator, soap, and air, And use of Turkish towls. I scarcely know just what to do In view of our financial state I fear they'll noxt charge revenue To gain ndmission at tho gates. Extremes Ho close together. When I was told Doano's "House" is "last" Among those large Topeka fry, I held my breath; my heart boat fast; 1 wondered how ho got so high. Many students are at a loss to divino tho true usefulness of tho new campus fence. It is especially dosigned to protect our thriving oats crop from the inroads of voracious poultry, or from the hungry maw of the chintz insect. Mr. Ellsworth assures us that tho con struction of tho artistic internal fence is not a mercenary project. Tho authorities will be satisfied to realize only tun por cont on their investment. All surplus post holes, after oxpences are cleared, will bo presented to A. J. Weaver with which to repair his political fences. It don't seem hardly right, Q ' To satirize a guest, It isn't quite in touch, Q With etiquette out west. It is not argument, Q The very "glibest" talkers Could never prove a point, Q By dubbling men "Jayhawkers. " We all feel justly proud, Q That you came out on top, But wish you hadn't called, Q Our chairman 4demo-pop. " MEOIN NOW. Through the north gymnasium window Jores, Lownes, Mapes, Shut! all crawl ; Gordon, Gibbs, and Garringer, And smiling corporal Hall. Friend Rose outside the window Looks in with wondering eyes, While Howard up the 'phone-pole Heaved many long-drawn sighs. Now gentlemen you needs must learn That if you would bo in it, You must your tickets duly earn: Begin this very minute. 810 SKMVEIl TYUANNIs! The cash I used to blow for gum (Excuse unrighteous wrath) 1 spent it at gymnasium To got my daily bath. DICTUM 0EN80KIB. I. Tho apple crop in Kansas Will rot henceforth, I gueBS, Since prohibition laws curtail The freedom of the press. II. We sit in summer's twilight And vows of love confess An angry parent's voice destroys The freedom of tho pross. III. Just so each college journal Must sutler great distress, While censors selfappointed Restrict the college press.
