8 THE HESPERIAN O 1 EXCHANGE BRIC-A-BRAC. We arc pleased tcf notice from an exchange that the .Uni versity of Virginia has a new observatory costing$30,ooo and a telescope costing' $46,000. Note. The telescope may long sincehave been worn out and the observatory may be in ruins but the item looks new and sounds well. We warn our read ers not to place too much dependence upon the truth of the report. The only thing it proves is that there was once the observatory and telescope referred to. Ed. Cornell is possessed of probably the largest spicimen oi big heartedncss in existence. It used to belong to Jumbo and weighs 47 pounds, Miss Kin Kats is about to be sent to this country by the Japanese government to be educated. She is the first Japan ese woman educated here at the expense of the government. She wuTstay at Salem, Mass. 1cVanderbill Observer for May has an excellent article on "Carlyle's Influence on his Contemporaries." The library of Northwestern University contains over 25, 000 volumes. In a late issue the Northwestern discusses the practicability and advisability of an oratorical association between the Uni versities of Michigan and Wisconsin. Northwestern University ofTers a scholarship to th'.- best prepared student entering the Freshman class from the Coose Co. high schools. A scheme to be commended. At Minnesota State University all work has been made elec tive. In an interesting article on "The laws of Yale in the 18th century" the Yale Nexos prints the following: "Art. VII. It shall be the duty of the Senior class to inspect the manners of the lower classes and especially the Freshman class." Preparations are already in progress at Heidelberg for the celebration on a grand scale of the 500th anniversary of the university. We await an item concerning the Greek play which was to have been presented at the University of Pennsylvania. What became of it? Twenty-five Dartmouth students have already engaged as hotel waiters for the coming summer. An Indian has applied for admisiion to West Point. Palladium, the college annual of Michigan University puts out an issue of 1200. Commencement distinctions have been abolished at Brown University. The Press and Badger takes occasion to lecture the Seniors on what their course should have done for them. Our es teemed contemporary reminds us (excuse a worn-out allusion) of the man who locked the barn door after the horse was sto len. Much rather ask of those just commencing what their course is going to do for them. Again the editorials commence which begin wito "Another year is drawing to a close." We have laid in a full supply of stimulants, camphor and hartshorn and hope to survive the shock of their perusal. For good clean-meals try the Parlor Dining Hall. 137 N. 12th St. The Globe One Price Clothing House, First Nat. Bank Building. Ewings, make children's clothing a special feature of their business. The New Spring Stock now includes the hand somest styles ever brought to Lincoln. Be sure to see them. Our best $3.00 shoes at O. W. Webster & Bro. 1043 O St. 0. W. Webster & Bro. keep the best stock of boots an The Globe One Price Clothing House is now receiving its New Spring purchases of Fine stylish Suits. Call and see them. shoes. You will always find Kelly on hand to do good work. Manley keeps a full line of confectionery goods, give him call. Students will receive best of nttcntion at Manley's. Bargains at T. Ewing's in Winter goods, don't fail to look at them. Go tc J. A, Bailey, 146 S. 12th, for Wall Paper, Decorating, Calcimining.Graining and House Painting in all its branches. When you want any Wall Paper, Decorating, Calcimining, Graining,, or House Painting, go to J. A. Bailey, 146 S. I2U1 St. Terms cash. For fresh bread, cakes and anything in the baker's line call at Winkler's Bakery, 1431 O St. Give us a share of your patronage and you'll not regret it. For fruits, confectionery, cigars and tobacco call on J. T. Cochran & Bros., 207 S. nth St. They always deal squarely. It will pay you to call on I. B. Massey in the Richard Block for anything you want in the shoe line. Students needing Cadet Caps will do well to call at Mayer Bros., the Tenth St. Clothicis, as they have a large lot to close out cheap. Go to Ed. Ccrf &Co. for furnishing goods. The latest styles in hats at Ed. Ccrf &Co's. New goods at Randall Bros&Co, 131 S. nth Street. Randall Bros, have opened their new store at 131 S. ilth Street. At Randall Bros., 131 South Elcvcdth Street, students will find a complete stock of Clothing and gent's furnishing goods. Choice fruits, confectionery and lunch all the year round at Bcdson's, 1 1 19 O St. Kelly always does well by the students. Give him n call. Best Stetson and Dunlap hats at Dennis. In New York go to Delmonico's, but in Lincoln go to Bcdson's for oysters in every style. Always ready to wait on you. If you want to get solid with your girl take her some of Mawe's taffy. Yum! Yum! I Call on Edddd. Cerf &C000. 1. B. Massey is making special low prices on Men's Low Cut Shors. 122 N. nth St. Richards block. Dennis, the hatter, keeps a full line of gents furnishing goods also of neckwear &c. Manley has the cream of the candy trade. Special prices to students at T. Ewing &Co's. I W. R. Dennis should be your hatter and furnisher. II. W. Brown keeps a full assortment of students books. ( You will always find a large stock of hats at W. R. Dennis' MAYER BROS., 19th ST CLOTHIERS. I