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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-09-25
GREATEST GIFT TO EDUCATION.

The greatest single gift to education
made BY state or individual was that
by the United States, when, through
act of Congress, introduced by Senator
Justin s. Morrill, of Vermont, and
signed July ,. 1868, by President Abra
ham Lincoln, eleven million acres of
land were given for the endowment of
American Colleges of Agriculture and
Mechanic Arts.
The greatest single step forward in
the expenditure of money from the
federal treasury for scientific research
was when. through act of Congress in
troduced by Congressman William III.
Hatch. of Missouri. and signed by Presi-
dent Cleveland. March ,. 1887. provision
was made for the establishment upon
federal foundation in each state and
territory of an Agricultural Experiment
Station. The endowment of the Station
and the renewed appropriation therefor
at each recurring session of Congress
commits the nation to the support of
scientific inquiry.
That state or nation could properly
eNpend public revenue for public edu-
cation had been an accepted theory of
the American people. That state or
nation could properly eXpend public
revenue for purpose of scientific research
Tba t,,,,
Experiment Station definitely commits
the federal government and the states
accepting federal appropriation there
fore not merely to the teaching of what
is already known but to the extension
of the boundaries of knowledge These
Stations. added to the allied work of
the Department of Agriculture. consti-
tute the nations laboratories of re-
search. This the government is doing
for the farmer.
The field of investigation is broad.
The act of establishment declared that
the station should conduct original re-
search or verify experiments on the
physiology of plants and animals; the
diseases to which they are severally
subject. with the remedies of the same:
the chemical composition of useful
plants at their different stages of
growth; the comparative advantages of
rotating crops as pursued under a vary
ing series of crops: the capacity of new
plants or trees for acclimatiOn: the
analysis of soils and water; the chemical
composition of manures; natural or ar
tifcial, with experiments designed to
test their comparative effects on crops
of different kinds: the adoption and
value of grasses and forage plants; the
composition and digestibility of differ
ent kinds of food for domestic animals:
the scientific and economic questions
involved in the production of butter and |
cheese" and then the act adds this |
sweeping clause" and such other re-
search or experiments bearing directly |
on the agricultural industry of the |
United States as may in each case be |
deemed advisable. having due regard to
the varying conditions and needs of the |
respective states or territories" Moth |
ing which affects agriculture is foreign |
to the purpose Of these laboratories of |
research The government neglects /
nothing of value to the farmer
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-09-25

DIR. A. F. Sheldon. of Chicago, writes
to the University MissOurian:
In my opinion the Department of
Journalism of the University of Mis-
souri, is most important work and
decidedly valuable advance in educa
tion. 1t is certainly true that the way
to draw ont is by doing and that the
feeding is only incidental"
Dr. Sheldon is at the head of the
Sheldon School. which has had remark
able success in it's field
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-09-25

~ NE of the professions that is now
commanding great attention, and
for which there is great demand
for young men well educated in it is
that of journalism. To be properly
equipped to fill such position a special
course in University that teaches it Is
courses open. but those that include
journalism in their curriculum are max
ing great success of the department.
and the young men and women grad
yates are the first sought by the great
metropolitan papers of the country.
One of the best. in fact the best in
stitution of this character is at the
University of Missouri. The
department will not only increase in
numbers but it will send out into the
world many young men better fitted for
their chosen profession than any other
school of similar nature in the cOun
try. The opportunity for young men in
this direction was never as great as it is
today. and that hundreds will embrace
it admits of no doubt The young man
who can acquire an education at the
Department of Journalism at Missouri
University is particularly fortunate. His
success in the adopted line of his pro-
fession is assured, which means COM
mand of salary not equalled in many
other avocations of life.-Franklin Re
pository, Chambersburg, Pa.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-09-25
ABOUT SCHOOLS
OF JOURNALISM

/
| lished in the Missouri State Uni
versity at Columbia has already at
tracted good deal of attention, and
the prospectus just issued by the Uni
versity seems to Indicate that it will be
conducted in broader and more thor
Ough fashion than other ventures of the
same sort. There is room for difference
of opinion as to whether the intending
journalist should receive special edu-
curriculum, trusting to actual experience
for such special knowledge as is required; );
much may be said on both sides. But if
course in journalism is worth while
at all, Is is such broad and educational
course as is here marked out. The rou-
tine of newspaper office is not diff
cult to acquire, and writing is quite
as much gift as an accomplishment.
The things newspaper man can profit
ably know, too, are so innumerable that
no college course could include them
all. Yet in more restricted way there
is body of knowledge which is of
paramount value in newspaper office.
and which an ordinary college educa-
tion gives in part and in part misses.
Broadly speaking. journalism as a field
for intellectual effort has always meant
one of two things. 1t has meant poll
ties or it has meant literature and the
arts.
On the literary and artistic side little
that is worth while can he offered by
special courses: the ordinary training
of cultivated person is best. On the
political side the case is rather different.
and it is possible to select and bring
together those studies in history, eco
Monies. finance. etc, which are most
useful in dealing with contemporary
life, and which are not apt in college
course to he taken up in a thorough and
systematic way. The prospectus shows
that this high ideal has been carried out,
and the college of journalism is made
coordinate with the colleges OF law.
medicine. agriculture and engineering.
and not inferior to them in dignity or
scope. There are. to be sure, Il dozen
courses or so in journalism-its history
and principles, newspaper making, with
Laboratory" work on small daily
paper. newspaper administration, pub
fishing. magazines, news gathering, cor
Office equipment. newspaper
etc. But this special
training is but small part of course
which is made up of subjects offered
by the University and includes those
aspects of economies. American and Eu
ropean history, political science and pub
lie law, sociology. English composition.
literature. etc. which are both broadly
and of direct practical util-
ity iii a newspaper office.
1t is an interesting and well-balanced
rourse laid out, and is sure to be of
profit to those who take it. The re-
Juirements for admission are the same
rs to the college of arts and sciences.
The course covers four years, but a
course is offered in which the
academic course and the work in jour
lalism can be completed in five years,
which seems very sensible compromise.
The new president of the University is
Dr.. Albert Ross Hill. who succeeds |
President Richard Henry Jesse.-Spring-
ield (NIass.) Republican.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-09-25

THE Sigma Nu fraternity gave an
informal dance Wednesday evening,
= in honor of Fred BabcOck, Miss
BabcOck, and Miss Jennings, all of Mo-
berly. Mr.. Babcock is former Sigma
Nu man.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-09-25

The UNIVERSITY MIssOURIAN is on
sale at the Drug Shop at two cents a
copy.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-09-25
James Nv, Forbade It.

| Though James ". who was at that
| time king. signed the issue fOrbidding
the game. he was himself an enthusiast.
| for it is indeed curious to find him
breaking his behest and setting an i'll
example to his commons by practicing
this ''unprofitable sport" as is shown
in various entries.
Though no doubt Scottish mouarchs
handled the club before him-(peculiar
ones they We're in those days)-.James
~, is the first monarch who figures
formally in the golfing record. James
V. was also a keen golfer. and there
is evidence to show that his daughter,
the beautiful and unhappy Scottish
heroine, Mary Stuart, was skillful and
ardent golfer. always ready for a game
no matter how unprOpitious or threaten
ing the weather. 1t was alleged by her
enemies that showing her shameless in
difference to the fate. of her husband.
very few days after his murder. she was
seen playing golf and pallmall in the
fields beside Seton-
That her son, James VI. afterward
James l., of England. was a golfer ira
dition confidently asserts, though the
evidence is meager. He prohibited the
importation of golf balls, then made of
leather and stuffed feathers. from Hol-
land, as it meant the departure of con-
siderable money from his kingdom
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-09-25
SOCIETY
FRS, JAMES McALESTER enter
tanned the Ashland Club Thurs

northeast of town. Whist was played.
and the time passed enjoyably. The
members of the club, all of whom live
on the Ashland gravel road, are: Mrs.
Joe Harris, Miss Bessie Harris, Miss
Effie Harris, Mrs. Henry Lee, Miss Liz
zie Bedford, Miss Fannie Mae Estes,
and Mrs. Joe Estes.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-09-25

Frank W. Spencer, manager of the
st. Louis bureau of the United Press
Associations, writes to the Department
of Journalism:
Il certainly am glad to be associated
even to a slight extent with your news
paper. | want to congratulate YOU on
the paper and thank You for placing
me on the exchange list. Your
paper is neat. keen. newsy and certainly
model geographically"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-09-25

CTEPIlEN DOUGlITON, chief copy
editor of the st. Louis Star and
- Chronicle. writes to the Depart
ment of Journalism concerning its daily
paper:
Everyone in st. Louis says it is a
model journal. and it is. | never saw
anything so well written, so typograph-
ically pretty and so clean.'
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-09-25
Dutch Origin, Probably.

One of the most interesting and most
ancient of the pictures in which the
game is portrayed is the tailpiece to an
illustrated Book of Hours made at
Burgess. the original of which is in the
British Museum, and which shows three
players putting at a hole in the ground
as i'm our modern golf. At all events
if golf is not of Dutch origin. it at least
derives its name from the Dutch ''kolf."
Though proofs of its existence are to
hand at the beginning of the seven
teenth century in Holland, the game has
since entirely disappeared from there.
At what date the royal game was
introduced into Auld Scotia is wrapped
in glorious uncertainty. 1t is acknOwl
edged, on all hands. however, that it
was played there. both in the high
lands and lowlands, with considerable
zest and skill for years and years be-
fore the game was taken up in Eng
land. 1t is an undoubted fact that in
l457 its popularity had already become
so great as to interfere with the most
important pursuit of archery, and the
game was forbidden by law passed in
parliament. 1t would appear that little
was paid to this decree, for
ii years later another decree was passed.
and yet another: but all without avail.
for enthusiasm in the sport in the Olden
days seems to have been just as keen
as at the present time.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-09-25
Widely Popular.

Though it is only in comparatively re-
cent years that golf found its way to the
fore of American and British sports,
it has become so popular that hun
dreds of thousands are playing the game
in almost every part of the globe. Most
of these, however, only improve to
certain stage and then there is a halt,
but they 90 on and worship the game
with the devotion of one who battles
for a hopeless cause.
Many efforts have been made by news
paper writer's, as well as by enthusias-
tic golfers, to discover when the game of
golf first came into existence, but all
without avail 1t is said by some to be
of Dutch origin, and not of Scotch as
is generally supposed. With all the
growth and interest of the game for
none have fiOurished more strongly and
universally, fresh efforts have been made
to discover it's origin, but all have failed.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1908-09-25

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.-"The royal
and ancient game of golf. as 1t IS ap-
propriately and enthusiastically styled
by it's devOtees. is one of the old Scott
ish sports that has taken hold among
our people to such an extent that golf
links are found in every city and town
and in almost every part of the United
States, as well as in its territories and
its colonial possessions. 1t used to be
a common saying, not very many years
ago, that when a man became too old
for croquet he took to golf" and that
"the game was only fit for old wOmen!'
Such remarks are never heard now, for
there are few who are unaware of the
skill required in the game, or OF the
blisses and pangs of the sport, under its
triumphs and defeats.
Golf is recognized nowadays by medi-
cal scientists as chief among the most
healthful of all out of door recreatiOns
and sports. and men of more than the
average avoirdupOis, like Candidate Will
liam ii. Taft. indulge in it as frequently
as their professional. business and other
duties will permit. while those of learner
or more slender built. like Secretary
Elihu Root, enjoy it for the sport OF
the thing" Men and women, young,
middle and those in the Osler class
too, all alike find it allurine and agree
able, and yield themselves with heart
mess to its fascination.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-08

II there Is any one duty which
more than another we owe Il 10 our
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-08
Iuland Waterways.

Action should be begun forwith.
during the present session of the
congress. for the Improvement OF our
inland waterways action which will
result IN giving us not only nayigable
but nayigated rivers. We have spent
hundreds OF millions OF dollars upon
these waterways, yet the traffic on
nearly all OF them is steadily declin.
ing This condition IN the direct re-
suit OF the absence OF any cOmpre-
hensiye and far-seeing plamOf water
way Improvement. Obviously We
cannot continue thus 20 expend the
revenues OF the government without
return. II is poor business 10 spend
money for inland navigation unless
We get a.
Inquiry into the condition OF the
Mississippi and its principal tributar
les reveals very many insta nces OF thf
utter waste caused by the method
which have hitherto obtained for tho
O-called Improvement" OF nayiga-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-12-08

tcontiaueo on DAss siGnEJ.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-03
WalIum Lake.

The Rhode Island Press Club held a
quarterly meeting on Saturday at Wallum
Lake, and one of the most enjoyable out.
ings the recent history Of the club was
unanimous verdict Of those in attendance.
The club members were the guests Of
Tom O'Neill at his famous camp, and TO
say that they were well used would be put
ting it mildly. One of the features of the
day was the inspection OF the State Sani-
torium. The party were shown over the
buildings by DIR. Harry Lee Barnes, the
superintendent. Efficiency in administra-
ton, and careful attention TO detail was
manifest everywhere. Ii is plain TO any
visitor the Sanitorium is doing honest and
effective work. The newspapermen sat
down TO a regular Delmonico dinner at
Camp O'Neill. The bill of fare extending
far beyond the average appetite. The bal
ance Of the time was spent fishing in the
Lake and louuglng beneath the magnih
cent pines, that shade the camp A meet
ing was held and an invitation TO visit the
Rhode Island Agricultural College at
Kingston was considered.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-03
Johnston Geography

The ignorance of our city contemporary
es in regard to localities i'll the nearby
town OF Johnston, a town by the way OF
which they love TO write politically, is
something appalling. For example a city
paper recently said that Town Sergeant
Atwood came down from the backwoods
districts to Thornton, or words to that ef-
feet. AS matter OF fact the Town Ser
geant's residence is nearer Providence than
is Thornton He lives OH an avenue
lighted by electricity; the same avenue on
which lives Hon. Frank Tillinghast, Ex-
Councilmen Wilder and Peck ham. Moth
ing backwoods about Morgan avenue.
Another paper i'll recent issue said meet
ing Of the Republican leaders of Johnston
was held at Ex-senator Nugent's home at
Manton. Mr. Nugent lives in Graniteville
nearly two miles from anylimits Of Man
ton. A village that isas distinct and
separate from Manton as Pawtucket
is from Providence.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-03
Worth knowing

To remove Pimples, Blackheads Blotches
and all forms Of Skin Eruptions is accord
ing to a well known Physician, a very easy
matter; he says that many are afflicted
with some one of the above ailments, and
are subject to a great deal of embarrassment
on account of the unsightly appearance
which they present, and recommends the
following simple harmless and inexpensive
treatment. Go to your Druggist and get
this prescription filled: Clearola one-half
ounce, Ether one ounce, Alcohol seven
ounces mix, shake well and apply to the
parts affected night and morning, allowing
IL to remain for at least ten minutes then
wipe off the powder from the skin. Use a
soft cloth or sponge in applying the mix
ture and in from ten days to two weeks your
face will be smooth and clear as a marriage
bell. Get the Pure Clearola which is only
put up in hall ounce packages Ask to
see it.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-03
SOUTH SCITUATE

Miss Vera jacques is entertaining com
pany from Connecticut.
Miss Nina Remington spent a day and
night in Boston last week as the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. j p SeLinger.
Captain Pettis, the state sealer of weights
and measures, paid his friennial visit to the
town clerks office on Monday.
Miss Sarah Dyer of Providence and Hiss
Burlingame of Woonsocket called at Glen
Echo Farm one day last week.
Gladys May, the baby daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Hutchns of Rockland, was bap.
tized at Trinity Church, last Sunday.
Walter Hicks has made arrangements to
ship to Providence large quantities of ber-
ries. A special electric car will take them
daily.
The beautiful month of June has left us
with thunder showers in its wake. The
roses are also going nd now we may look
for warmer weather.
Huckleberry season has arrived and the
pickers are hard at work. One young lady
in this neighborhood picked sixteen quarts
in one day and was thereby richer by S3.2o
Rev. l.. r. Edwards of Providence held
a very pleasant service at Trinity Church,
Richmond on Sunday last. These services
will probably be held every last Sunday in
the month during the SIMMER and fall.
On Wednesday, the town clerk and coun.
ell paid their annual visit to the town asy.
lum. After tour of inspection Of the
premises, they were regaled with hne
dinner. prepared by the keeper and his es-
timabe wife.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-03
Gettinn Back at ENGLAND.

THE English will ridicule us for say
ing 'vury' and 'turrible' ana 'momma'
when we 90 abroad" said school
ma'am, "but we will have our answer
ready.
well ask them why, when they
want to know If we desire a cab they
say:
"'Fo wella, SAP
well ask them why they say paw
tah' and 'waitah' and Indiar' and
idcar.'
And, not forgetting the n Wen
quote at them the dialogue between
the mistress and the new maid:
"Is your name Anna or Hannahp
"Uannah, num-
"'Oh. Hannah
"'No, mum; Hannah
"Uannah, you said.
"'NO, Hannah
"'Spell it,
Hay, hen. hen, hayy New Orleans
Times Democrat.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-03
ENFIELD

George Doris visited friends in Enfield,
Tuesday.
Fred Thornton visited friends in North
Scituate, yesterday.
Miss NJ. Hunt and Mrs. +. Paine are
visiting friends i'll Tiverton.
On July 4th, a social dance will be held
at the Pine Heights Casino.
W. II. Buckley and family have arrived
here from Three Rivers, Canada.
The Women's Aid Society of Georgiaville
and Enfield journeyed to Newport on We'd
nesday.
Enfield village will have one Of the larg-
est and best school house, which is to be
built i'll the near future.
Fred Bushee and Eva Woodman were
married here Monday morning. In the
evening reception was given to the newly
married couple.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-03
SOUTH FOSTER

George A. Cooke is digging cellar foi
a new house.
Mrs Asenath Cooke entertained rela'
tives from New Jersey and Connecticut
over Sunday.
Mrs. Atteresta Packard spent Sunday
with her cousin, Mrs. Immogenc Wood
ward of North Scituate.
Mrs. Marion NJ. Hopkins and son, Ho-
ward, is spending a few days with her
brother, Stephen Hopkins of Danielson.
A large number of people attended the
graduation exercises at Foster Center.
Miss Mabel Lowden was the only gradu
ate from this school.
Mrs. Laura Hopkins, the oldest woman
in the town is much improved in health.
She is in her ninety ninth year and is SC
She comes into the kitchen.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-07-03
CHOPMIST

Andrew J. Steere is haying for DR.. Ar
mold.
Mrs. Warren Angel spent several days
in Providence last week.
Laura Rounds has been taking boarders
from the steam saw mill.
Mrs Anson Barr and Mrs Gid Smith
spent Tuesday in Providence
Bert Minard has been i'll with mumps.
DR.. Bernard Arnold attended him.
Stephen Tourtellott has engaged Provi-
dence man to take charge of his farm
Chester Mowry spent last week with his
brother, Harold Mowry in Johnston.
Mrs. Rebecca Niles of East Greenwich
is visiting Mr.. Smell, her aged brother.
Frank Davis of Danielson called on his
cousin, Miss Desire Aldrich on Sunday.
Mrs. Warren Williams entertained Mrs.
John Fenner from Olneyville last week.
Earle b. Arnold entertained friends at
his home here Saturday evening and Sun
day.
George Stuart OF Providence and lady
friend called on Mrs. Gid Smith on We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anson Barr entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. Wade of Connecticut over
Sunday.
Walter Eddy, who formerly run the
steam roller has been transferred to the
Glocester job, Fred Angel of Greenville
taking his place here.
Mrs. Wallace Hoyt, matron of Glocester
Town Farm and Mrs. George Young and
children of Harmony and Mrs. George
Steere of Greenvlle spent Saturday and
Sunday with Mrs. Mamie Anthony.
Mr.. Marion Hopkins and daughter Mrs.
Warren Williams attended the funeral of
Mrs Spencer Hopkins in Providence last
Wednesday. Mrs. Hopkins, who is in her
ninety-seventh year, remaining until Satur-
day when Frank Carpenter brought her
home in an automobile.