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6 THE HESPERIAN STUDENT. no often be defeated, and as n result would there be sucli wild mid turbulent mobs as so frequently gather or would Lynch Law ho often bo resorted lo? If men were actuated by a 8Cuso of duly to their country would our Halls of Legislation so often be the scene of disgraceful conten tion and bitter strife? Nay, verily, while self is the in spiring motive there can be no real progress. Let us then place before us as to bo attained true liberty, and with Excelsior our motto and Equality our watchword, press onward towards the goal. GIVE VS BACKBONE This is tho "long-felt want," of the age, lins been of every ago, of men with the courage of their convictions courage to follow them, if necessary, over the Niagara Fall, as Dr. Bushneli puts it. We ore a race of moral weaklings, timesprvers, trimmcis, witli an oyo to principle, another to self. The world honors the man who, with splendid abilities, high attain ments, places them all on the alter of duty and stands forth like some mountain peak in defence of his prin ciples, however olnoxions they may be, unmoved by Uio jeers of tho "groundlings," the sneers or bribes of tho great, conscious of the, to him, justness of his cause ready to stand by his convictions though the heavens fall. Men and women of such material are the salt of tho earth, citadels of strength in the hour of danger, royal oaks shelterlnn timid, feaifol beings, while tlioy receive the shock of battle, the howling tempest friends true under all ciicumstances, citizens, freemen resdy to do or die. Such men aro not tho wavering demagogues who tickle the ears of the multitudes?. not the scheming poli tician whose creed is delf, first, last, and all the time, but men and women who mould public opinion for the pub lic good, who adorn and honor the various stations to which they are called, the broad, honest, stalwart man of affairs the refined, gentle, conscientious woman, these are found in quiet Christian homes, in the palace and hovel, unong all classes and conditions of men. gamyux $m(ard8. I'll smoke a "Punch", Manley. Miiuluy has the cream of the candy trade. Manloy gives special rates on fruit for entertainments. All Btyles and qualities of men's hats at W. R.Dennis'. Bo sure and go to Winger & Miller's for your under wear. Latest styles in nccU-wear, collars, andcufla at Ewiug & Go's. Tho largest stock and lowest prices in tho city at T. Ewing & Go's. Reduction in prices to students at T. Ewing & Co's clothing emporium. What was the matter with the Freshman German class, on tho last review examination? None bnt Freshman need reply. Mr. WilllamB, the base ball player, has returned from a two weeks visit home. He will bo in school the remain, der of tho term. Tho best judges of artistic work go to Kelley & Co for Photos. No. 1020 0 st. University students can get best lead pencils for 25 cts per dozen at Winger & Miller's. Go lo T. Ewing & Co's emporium for fine clothing gents furnishing goods, hats nnd caps. Tutors Caldwell and Culver have taken in charge the work of Tutor Hodgman during his illness. Our Democrat is happy. But that don't justfy his breaking furniture on account of the news from Now York. Possibly some of these chilly mornings and oveniugs will induce you to look at W. R. Dennis' lino of under wear. E. J. Robinson and H. W. Olmstead of '84, havo been exuminlng Into college uffulrs to refresh thoir memory last week. Remember Students you can get fine work, and bettor inducements, in tho "Fotograf" line, at Kelley & Co. 1020 O. St. Geo. B. Frankforter left last week to attend a conven tion of Phi Delta Thota at Nashville, Tenn. Ho expects to have a big limo. A member of the Freshman history class while deliver ing a lecture made tho astonishing statement that pork was much used in Greece. Tho membeis of Tutor Hodgman's classes are rejoiced to learn that his health Is improving and that ho will soon be able, all things going well, to resume his work. Roy G. Codding and T. W. Jacuson attended tho State Convention of tho Y. M. C. A. at Omaha as delegates from thoU. ofN. They have an encouraging report to make of our brunch. Students, whon you need anything, carnal anything, keep out the howling cold or anything to sutisfy tho in ner man look over our advertising columns and see wlto take an interest in our University. The campaign brought out the Cadet band at several po lilical blow-outs during the pat few weeks. Verily, verily it blings chink into the boys' pockets but woe unto the man so unfortunate as to bo a spectator. 0. A. Warner, tho "Cram.i Atlus" fiend gave one of his pleasant calls tho other day. Tho boy lias been out tak ing up a timber claim and as a result his calm, placid sweet, book-agent visage is somewhat sunburned. The campaign is productive of much sleepiness among both oidera of beings in our institution. All seem to agree that they should wait till tho twelve o'clock re turns and some seem to prefer to wait on the parlor sofa. "Sich is lifo." Blon J. Arnold, of Ashland, a graduate of HllUdalo and formerly of Nebraska University, came in to wltnefl tho great campaign against tho Frata; being a fraternity man, both aides, of course, interviewed him on tho subject and both claim to have got groat satisfaction. A uew chair hasjust been established by tho Board of Regents and S. D. Killeu, of Adams, Gage county, Nob is now Profesbor of Provaracation. Much interest is being manifested in tho now departure ud the prospect for the new department is moro than brilliant. KXTHi