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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27
THE DIVORCE EVIL.

The divorce evil is one of the cen
tral problems of the American family
In America the number of divorces far
exceeds that of any other country. DIR.
c. A. Ellwood said i'm an address given
in Kansas City on Problems of the
American Home" with present tenden-
cies continuing it is a question whether
the American family can continue to
exist"
According to statistics of Dr. Ellwood,
by the year 1850 one fourth of all Ameri-
can marriages, if the present ratio con-
tinues, will result in divorces and by
the end of this century one divorce for
every two marriages will result. This
would be a most abnormal and terrible
The disintegration of a fami-
ly by divorce would, in time, be the
cause of the decay of the whole country,
and according to DIR. Ellwood could be
to the condition of the latter
days of Rome. The number of divorces
seem to be increasing instead of de-
rreasing. Every day there are innumer-
able notices of divorces granted either
for good reason. or on legal techni-
,ality. In most cases the divorces are
granted on petition of the wife, which
shows that the man is more often to
blame, and as DIR. Ellwood declared.
until We can make the masculine
standard of morality as high as the
eminine, there is no hope of eliminat-
ng the evil conditions" This is most
ertainly the case. and unless this is
leeded, the family, which is the founda-
ion of all civilization, is doomed to
destruction in America.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27
FAS HONS S
IAN you fancy an evolution IN
I coiffures from the masses of top
~ and hack puffs to the demure cen

l@AN you fancy an evolution IN
II coiffures from the masses OF top
~ and back puffs to the demure CEN
ter part and quaint side curls! 1t isn't
exactly a return to the side curls OF Ouf
grandmOthe for the cOiffeurs insist
upon its being called the Empire head
dress; but it is charmingly pretty, ana
differs from those cOiffures which mass
the hair on top or at the crown OF the
head and entirely dispenses with the
side comb. Instead, a high back comb
only is worn with it, and occasionally
a high schell comb that rises from the
back puffs. There is a strictly new
comb offered by the jewellers. for use
with what are called picture coiffures'
and especially is to be worn by the
younger women. 1t is set with a few
Jewels in the back, where it is pierced
twice. Through these holes ribbon
about half a yard in length is passed.
This is usually of velvet, in some light
evening shade, or in silvered gauze.
The ends are finished with tiny metal
tassels. The threaded comb is thrust
into the back puffs or coil, and the
ends of the ribbon are brought up to
the top at the front. where they are
tied. either at the side or exactly in |
the center, so that the tassels drO"p |
over the hair and fall among the side |
urls. A bunch of tinseled gaIlZe
lowers or of small chiffon buds are
added to this if fancy SO dictates. but
he simple band is lovely.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27
Y. NJ. c. A. Lecture Course.

To the Editor Of the University Missourian:
| note in your columns the fact of
slight appreciation of the lecture course
which is given by the students under
the auspices of the y. NJ. C. A. This
lack of interest seems remarkable in
view of the fact that these lecture
courses have invariably included very
high talent and popular lecturers. The
course given at the University of Mis-
souri, is superior to most similar courses
given under the direction of the Y. NJ.
{. A. at other universities, yet the
support and interest is less. A member
of the faculty of the University of Ne
braska recently stated that the Y. NJ. c.
A. series is the only entertainment
given in that institution on which
run is made for reserved seats.
4 MISSOURI ALUMNUS.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27
THE TAXATION QUESTION.

In the light of the amendments to
the Constitution of Missouri, regarding
taxation, which are to be voted upon
next month, an address on "Constitu.
tional Limitations Affecting Taxation"
delivered by Prof. Isidor Loeb of the
University of Missouri before the Ma
tional Conference on State and Local
Taxation. held at Columbus. Ohio, in
November. 1907, is of especial interest
to Missouri voters.
In his address. Prof. Loeb. dealing
with the legal and political phases of
the problem of taxation. states that.
before any sensible system of taxation
can be adopted in most of the states of
the Union, radical amendments of the
constitutions must be passed. The re-
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27
Improve the Lawn.

To the Editor Of the University Missourian:
For place as progressive in most
ways as Columbia the lawns here are
not up to the standard. This is partially
due to the great number of boarding
houses and partially to the great num-
ber of nomads who unfold their tents
here. Still the old settlers do not set
an example. 4 hose is rarity and
water seems to be scarce. Ill-kept lawns
indicate to the stranger ill-kept homes
and slOvenly citizens. WestmOunt is the
one bright spot in this respect about
Columbia. NJ.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27
MONILAW AS
SEEN IN IOWA

1t isn't necessary to have performed a
thing well in order to teach another
person to do that thing surprisingly
well. This fact can be illustrated in
sports.
Take Mike" Bergen, the former Grin
nell football coach. This man was not
known as star football player at
Princeton. In fact, he was only an or
dinary performer, spending his time on
the second and third elevens. But this
same Mike" Bergen is a great coach.
He is welcomed at Princeton for his
ability along that line, and he proved
while at Grinnell that he possessed
that ability. Bernie" Hamilton is an
other illustration of this same thing.
He was not football player, yet turned
out football elevens that were a credit
to himself and to the institution which
they represented. Doc" Monilaw was
not football player, either. yet he is
always able to turn out a winning team
Turn the thing around. Excellent
performers make poor teachers. This
ran be illustrated in all departments of
sports. This fact was most vividly H.
lustrated in the case of willie" Heston.
known to several people in this part of
the country as well as at Michigan. This
,ase could be multiplied many times
Des Moines Register and Leader.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27
Practice All the Year.

To the Editor Of the University Missourian:
The Inauguration of President A. Ross
Hill on December 10, will bring to Col
umbia greater number of notable per-
sons than has been here in recent years.
The coming of these great men behoOves
the students and faculty of the Uni
versity of Missouri to be on their best
behavior, and to do all in their power,
to make the stay of the visitors a pleas
ant one and one long to be remembered.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27
Baths for Journalists.

To the Editor of the University Missourian:
The instructors in the Department of
Journalism are given shower bath ev-
cry day by the dropping of the hot
water from the steam pipe in the class
room If the instructor is so fortunate
chair, the water drops in it, and forms
a glue for him to sit in. Pipe filters
take notice n.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27
HELPING THE YOUNGSTER.

In choosing their life work, persons
are coming to consider more and more
what they can do for their fellow men
as well as what they can accomplish for
themselves. Many have elected work
ing for the children As the most effective
way of lending helping hand to the
race; and surely no other work promises
to be SO productive of results.
Child labor restriction and compulsory
education are now the rule; the reform
of the so called reform schools is in a
great measure accomplished; in sys-
tenn of juvenile courts, which is being
rapidly developed, strong men are
striving, and are often able, to make
good men and women out of bad chill
dren: and now, going yet one step fur
ther back, play grounds are being estab-
lished in our cities to keep children from
becoming bad.
Neither the theory nor the practice
of raising children well is new, but the
good old way" of living with them and
allowing them to grow up strong and
healthy by following the example of the
father or mother has come to be incOn-
venient. uncongenial, and sometimes i'm
possible. We often hear it said that the
country is the best place to raise chill
dren because there are there fewer chan
ces for the child to get into mischief.
This is only half the truth All chill
dren develop mostly by initiating and
the one in the country follows the stur-
dier though less polished pattern. He
is also more closely associated with his
parents, for in the country the home is
more truly the unit of society than it |
is in the city. For whose sake is it that |
we condemn the divorce evil? Not for
the sake of the persons divorced; who
cares for those who are careless of their
helpless fellow creatures?
One way to reach the child is to i'm
prove the man and give the child a bet
ter example to follow. An instance of
ho" uo 10 Sdiitu W lhc dllcH- |
tion of their children in every political
campaign. Intelligent men can make al
lowance for things said and done and
even the man who is imposed upon will
soon forget, but with the boy it is diff
ferent.
Sarcastic remarks and cartoons make
a lasting impression on him, especially
if he hears and sees only one side.
Political parties gain more followers by
children than by convincing
men. So all actions of men have their
influence on the next generation.
Another way to help the child is to i'm
press upon him his duty. not to him
self, nor even primarily to his parents,
but rather to his younger brother; to |
teach the children of today to work for l
The children of tomorrow.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27
The New RucheS.
THERE is not the least resemblance
between today's ruchings and any

THERE is not the least resemblance
between today's ruchings and any
other of the ruches within the
memory of the present generation
Those that spring from the stock or
neck are wide and ruffike; but the
ruches proper are adjustable neck
pieces. pleated, puffed, or made in cas-
cades; they are of tulle, of satin, of all
sorts of thin fabrics. They tie with
ribbons at the side or back or just back
of the shoulder. Those in silk, made in
double rows of shells divided by
ribbon, are veritable PierrOt neck al
fairs. Those smart little ties of satin,
with long drops at the end, are now
affixed to the neck ruching and hang
to depth of from eight to ten inches
below the finishing bow. The ruches
are in every conceivable color, and may
match the street costume, or they may
be found in pale pinks and blues and
cream for evening and theater wear.
They will be popular accessory, at
least during the early winter months.
High jeweled dog collars are to be
worn with the decollete gown by young
and chains of jewel beads ljet |
or sapphire) are the newest ornament
for the decolletage of the older woman's
evening gowns.
THE newest jabOts for wear with the |
tailor suits are made of thin quality
Of handkerchief linen, and the smart
est of them show ends or an end formed
Of overlapping layers of pleatings. or
irills, or fiat embroidered points
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27
Here's to the Persimmon!

To the Editor Of the University Missourian:
Did YOU ever steal away through the
lotus woods of Indian summer to hunt
per>mmons The graceful trees are
weary of the luscious fruit which tastes
of sunshine blended with early frost;
and the idle hour admits no thought
of pressing duties. May this native
product never perish from Missouri soil!
NJ
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27

ports of tax commissions and the num-
erous proposed constitutional amend
ments, affecting taxation, which are
proposed by state legislatures, have
substantiated the belief. These amend
ments will have to come because of the
limitations affecting taxation which are
to be found in our state constitutions.
Originally the constitutions were very
broad, dealing only with matters OF
strictly fundamental character, but as
time has gone OH and the people have
become more distrustful of their repre-
sentatives in the legislatures, most OF
the state constitutions have become
quite voluminOus, considering matters
which formerly had been left to statute.
Because of the vital character of any
thing that touches the purse and be-
cause of the financial policies OF many
states in regard particularly to aid OF
railroad construction, restrictions upon
the financial powers of legislatures
were among the first to appear.
The people have tried through con-
stitutional limitations to insure justice
and equality of taxation. But. as Prof.
Loeb argues, they have prevented JUS
ticc and equality by the very methods
with which they have attempted to es-
tablish it. The inadequate machinery
provided under our local government |
system has not been able to enforce
such complicated limitations. The linn
itations have not only been inefficient.
they have been serious obstacles to tax
reform
Limitations upon maximum rates for
state and local purposes are the most
important constitutional provisions af-
fecting taxation. Some states, working
on the fallacy that the expenses of the
state do not grow As rapidly as its
aXable wealth. have made provisions
'or reducing the maximum rate when
he total assessed valuation should
,Ome to exceed certain figure. Often ,
lines the reductions required have been
20 great that the total revenue under
he new rate would not equal the rev ,
nue. under the old. The fixed maximum =
ate, coupled with transportation OF the
worked another hardship in that, if a
Dcal government raises its assessed
allation in order to obtain sufficient ;.
evenue with the maximum rate, it has 6
o contribute an undue proportion OF u
he state revenue.
The fact that these and other consti- !,
ntional limitations are producing in h
and hardships in the sew a
'al states is shown by the numerous >,
forts to secure their modification. A !,
lble prepared by Prof. J. B. Phillips -,
lows that i'm the eight years between r.
'94 and 1902 two hundred and eighty >
lie separate constitutional amendments 7,
ere voted upon by the people and fig u,
'es of subsequent years have exceeded -,
ese. The great fault is. however, that -,
any of these attempted cures are lit 6,
, or no better and often worse than
e evils which they would rectify
stead of doing away with restric :.
ms, they increase them. os
The rational plan, as Prof. Loeb main os
ins, should take the direction of elm IS
ating as much legislative restriction g.
possible and increasing and perfect
2 administrative control of taxation.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27
UNIVERSITY CALENDAR

Oct. 81 Meeting OF Freshman Engi
neers. Physics Laboratory al
7:3O.
Oct. 2S. All Juniors meeting Uni
versity Auditorium at p. m
Oct. 90. Hon. w. S. Cowherd speaks in
Opera House at 8 p. m.
Henry County Club meeting,
Room "a, at i p m.
Oct. 80. international Symphony Club,
Missouri Auditorium.
Oct 81 Football-Missouri VS.. Ames.
Nov. IA. ball-Missouri VS.. Wash
ingtOn.
Nov. 10. Lecture by George Il. T..
Sweeney, auditorium.
Dec. 4. Lecture by John T. McCutch-
con, auditorium.
Dec. Is. Lecture by dorado Taft, audi
tOrium.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27
Man With Merry Widow.

To the Editor Of the University Missourian:
Man is a foolish creature, but the d.
rectoire gowns and Merry Widow hats
with the variations completely subdue
him. "Frailty, thy name is woman
when it comes to fashions of dress.
Such fashions are not only bad forms
of extravaganza but cOrrupting to good
morals. Imagine man in such para
j. +.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27

The William Woods College Record.
of Fulton. in complimentary note of
the Department of Journalism of the
University of Missouri, adds: The
people of Missouri should be proud of
the great State University
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27

Four hundred and ninety-nine times
as much energy is wasted as is utilized
in the development of electric lights.
1t isn't any wonder that Columbia's
electric lights 60 out sometimes.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27

Kansas City is soon to get new rail
way station, and Columbia has captured
one from the Katy; but the new Wa
bash station is still in hiding.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27

Many charming coiffures suitable
for afternoon will be found among the
pages of the present number. All
grettes that rise like spray with spar
king tips of metal at the end of each
feather frOnd are to be the ornaments
for the evening coiffure for older
women.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27
Big Crowd Saturday.

To the Editor of the University Missourian:
The weather Saturday dampened the
ardor of the crowds which have been
attending all football games heretofore
this season. but there isn't rain enough
in the sky to keep them at home II the
Ames game is played next Saturday.
l..
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-10-27
VIEWPOINTS

THE University Missourian invites contn.
buttons, not to exceed 200 words. on matters
writer should accompany such letters. but WIN
not be printed unless desired. The Univer-
sity Missourian does not express approvaI nVs
disapppOval Of these COMMUNICATIONS Dy PRINT
ing them
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-08
10 Hunters and Trespassers.

q. parties are hereby forbidden from
hunting or trespassing on lands owned
.l asof the town Of Willow Springs.
PETER MICK. JoE PHILLIPS,
iaaGaN Bros. CHAs. STUDEE.
f. +. DAWSON.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-08
Who May Vote This Year.

Wisconsin is one of the three states
in the Union which allows a man to vote
on his first papers and before taking
out his second papers.
In Wisconsin, Texas and California
any foreign person may be a voter by
simply obtaining his first papers declar-
ing his intention to become a citizen Of
the United States.
Wisconsin persons entitled to vote
are:
Every male person p years Of age or
upwards who is citizen Of the United
States.
Male persons of foreign birth who are
of legal age and have declared their in
tention to become citizens Of the United
States.
Persons Of foreign birth and legal age
whose guardian became a citizen Of the
United States before the minor reached
the age of twenty-one.
Male persons Of legal age born under
the flag Of the United States.
To vote in Wisconsin you must have
been a resident Of the state at least one
year and Of the precinct in which you
vote at least ten days
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-08
RATIONAL CURE FOR EezgNa.j
No More Dosing the Stomach-Cure the
Skin Through the Skin.


When you have scratch on your
hand you wash it out and cleanse it and
then the skin cures itself. You do not
take blood medicine to cure festered
wound.
The best skin specialists today are
agreed that the only way to cure the
skin is through the skin.
The fact that eczema is a skin disease
and not blood disease is evident from
statistics which show that nearly all
eczema sufferers are perfectly healthy
in all other ways except as to their
skin. If the eczema patients were
really suffering from an inward malady,
the entire body and not only the skin
would be diseased.
You can prove Immediately the relief
of true skin cure by using oil Of win
tergreen as compounded in d. d. d.
Prescription.
This liquid attacks the disease germs,
numbing them while building up the
healthy tissue Of the skin. We have
now handled this meritorious and thor
oughly scientific remedy for so long
and have seen its reliable result SC
many times that we freely express our
confidence. IVEY'S PHARMACY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-08
Train Kills Two Deaf Mutes.

Robert Williams and Fred Buss, two
deaf utes Of Darlington, were instant
ly killed late Sunday afternoon by an
extra c. NJ. & St. P. freight train about
a mile north of Darlington. They had
been taking a stroll and were. from APP
pearances, engaged in animated CONVEX
satlon and in consequence did not be-
come aware Of the trains approach,
which was from behind, and the shrill
footing Of the engine whistle failed in
ITS purpose to the terror and shock Of
Engineer Anthony Wilkinson. in whose
breast beats as conscious and tender
a heart as is to be found in any man.
Reversing Of lever and Tightening Of
brakes could not save the men, who
we're struck with sufficient force to in
SANITY kill them. Their bodies and
limbs were mangled considerably.
no blame can be attached to the en-
gneer or any Of the crew. All were at
lentive to duty The train was enroute
IRON Calamine to Darlington. thence to
GAINESVILLE.
The victims of the shocking accident
We're middle aged. Williams leaves
wife and two children. Buss was un.
married.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-08
Public School Notes.

The first months cards have just
been issued. This is a good time for
us to examine carefully our methods of
work and see if there are many mo-
ments going to waste which might bet
ter be used in preparing our lessons.
Most of the failures are due to lack of
system in our work as well as to the
lack of study at home in the evenings.
Some of the girls are arranging for
basket ball practice and we may look
for lively times in the near future.
Be on the look out for the postal
cards.
Recent visitors at the high school
were Misses Iona Vickerman, Laura
Vickerman, Bertha Short, Gerleen Ter
rill, Maude Day of Monroe.
Professors Tressler and Chase of the
state university inspected the high
school on Monday. They expressed
themselves well pleased with all that
they saw and heard, and we expect to
receive a very favorable report.
Remember the postal cards.
Last Saturdays ball game was a big
surprise for the Darlington boys. In
stead of winning the game easily as
they expected to do, they were kept
very busy for thirteen innings and then
won the game by score of only to 2.
The gate receipts We're $13.O5. Re
ceipts from the Dodgeville game were
So. Expenses were $13.25, leaving a
balance of $3.50.
There is a debt of more than 500
left from last spring, which we are
anxious to lift at once. Our plan for
raising the debt is as follows: A picture
of the base ball team, also of the high
school building, will be made on postal
cards. As soon as the samples are
ready, the pupils viii see you and take
your orders. The cards will sell at five
cents each. Your generous patronage
viii help us very much.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1908-10-08
Bust of DR.. Byron Robinson.

The Medical Standard for October
The students and pupils Of Byron Rob
in5on are subscribing a fund for the
purpose of having executed bronze
bust Of their distinguished master and
teacher The undertaking is purely
a voluntary and spontaneous one. de-
signed to serve as an expression Of high
esteem in which Dr. Robinson is held
and as q tribute to the far-reacbing
value Of his contributions to medical
science. Although primarily a project
Of students and pupils, there win doubt
less be many other admirers Of Byron
Robinson and his work who will take
the opportunity Of participating in this
mode Of doing honor to his person and
achievements. The amount Of the sub
scription, however, win be kept within