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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21
UNIVERSITY CALENDAR

Jan. -. 80 =. m. Social Ncirnr'
Club. Room -. Academic Hall
Papers: should tn" present
~ocial system hc encouraged:
Jan. 30. Mid year examinations.
Jan. 80 Glcr Club concert. Auditorium
Feb. |. Second SEMESTER hr"in~.
Feb. I. Japan Leading the Orient
Whittier. Miss Thr"do>ia
Wales and Toia Ch". SECOND
floor. Academic Hall.
Feb IL. Modern Philosophy and Chris
ian Think ln". DIR. j. W. Ilud
son. second floor. Academic
Hall.
Feb. % University Assembly. Walter
W-Ilman. The Washington
Correspondent.
Feb. p. China E"m"dclin" Her Civil
za;i"n. .Iamr~ Mare "f Stln"
hal. China second floor. Ara-
drmic Hall
Mar l. Social Problems "i American
Citi"~. DIR. T. L. Riley.
Mar. IL. Tn" Relation "t the Physician
I" tn" Public and the Public
t" the Physician. DR. \. W.
MrAh~t"r
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21
CREEDS OF THE
PRESIDENTS

GONE one has been stirred by tn,
/ recent controversy over Mr. Taft'S
religious belief to tabulate the
/ Presidents according to their religious
or church affiliations. The st. Louis
Christian Advocate prints the list. and
from it may he seen, as that journal
observes. that the crcedS Of the PrcSi
dents have been almost as varied as
their politics and personalities" 1t
says:
Washington was an Epi-copalian.
and one Of his biographerS says he was
a communicate. while another declares
that although he was regular at
tendant on the services of that church.
he was no more than an adherent and
sympathizer. John Adams was a Uni
tartan. havin" been brought up in that
faith and adhcring to it all his life.
Thomas Jefferson was repeatedly charg
Ell with being Il free thinker. some even
said an atheist of the French school
but after his death his friends and
family asserted that he was believer
in God and divine revelation. the i'm
mortality of the soul. and future life.
their statements brin" sustained bv Ger
tain letters and documents found
anon" his papers. Madison and Mon
roe We're both members of the Epi~co-
pal church. remaining i'm that conn.c-
ti"n all their lives. John Quincy Adams
was Unitarian and for most OF his
life was connected with the same con
gregation which bore on it- rolls TN.
name Of his father For the greater
part OF his life. General Jackson had
no religious afiiiation whatever. but in
the evening "f his DAYS and mainly
through the influenc. Of Mrs. Jackson.
he attended tn" Presbyterian Church.
and after her death became i'm fact aS
well as form a member ON his estate
he built a Presbyterian church pnd
spent much money in contributing to
its support.
Martin Van Buren, was not a mem
ber OF any church. but was regular
attendant on the services OF tn. Dutch
Reformed Church near his home in
y. Y. William Henry Har-
ri-on was a communicant and for
time ve-tryman in the Episcopal
Church. For a long time after hi-
death his pew in Christ Church. Clevr-
land. o.. bore the silver plate inii
eating its ownership. In his inaugural
address. he made what he called "A
confession ri faith te-tifying to hi
religious belief. Tyler. like Harrison
was an Epi-c"palian. and personally a
very devout man. Polk was not mem
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21
SPIRIT OF THE NEWS

The section of the federal Con-titu-
ti"n which provides that United States
Senators shall he chosen by the stat"
Legislatures has Ion" been unpopular
Popular opinion favor- the direct cleo
tion of senators. but the difficulty OF
chan"in" the Constitution makes this
impo--ib- The laws nf Oregon pro-
vide that the man receiyin" the largest
number of votes at the polls shall be-
chosen senator. even though the lc2i-la =
ture he of the opposite party a~ is tn"
ease this year. This is. in reality. di-
rect election "f Senators without be-
ing unconstitutional. and the Missouri
legislators might adopt this plan for
nIir state.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21
Mark Twain's Moving Day.

When Mark Twain was Il Young ana
struggling newspaper man in san Fran
else" Il lady OF his acquaintance saw
him one day with cigar box under hi
arm looking in Il shop window.
Mr.. Clemens" she said. Il alway>
see ynu with a cigar box under your
arm. am afraid you are smoking too
much.
1t isn't that" aid Mark. I'm mov-
ing again. Success Magazine.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21

Der "f any religious denomination.
though III Difference tn Mrs Polk. h-
generally attended the service. of the
Presbyterian Church Durin" his last
Illness he was baptized by a Methodist
clergyman. a friend and neighbor. and
formally received as a member Of the
Methodist Church. President Tavlor
wa> regular attendant on the services
OF the Episcopal church. and although
the testimony is somewhat conflicting.
1t seems probable that he was a MEM
ber. Millard Fillmore was Unitarian
born and raised i'm family belonging
10 That denomination. President Pierce
was a Trinitarian CongregationaliSt.
and his religion is described a, more OF
the head than of the heart buchanan
was very acceptable member OF the
Presbyterian Church.
President Lincoln. although describ-
ed by his biographer> a, a man of deep
religious convictions. was not a member
OF any denomination. although he often
attended the Presbyterian Church. An
drew johnson was not Il church MEM
ber. although during his Residence in
tennessee he generally attended the
Methodist Church. General Grant nev-
er connected himself with anv church:
though when he attended .,ryic.. at
all. 1t was generally those oi the
M"thodi>tS. Ii is said that shortly be-
fore his death he becam. a member.
Hayes was for many Years a member
OF the Methodist Church. Garfield was
The only President who ever officiated
as preacher and pastor. After lrav-
ing Tn" pulpit for tn" platform he re-
manned member oi the Disciples of
Christ. President Arthur Wa promi-
nently connected with one Of the lead
ing Episcopal churches "f New York
City. President Cleveland wa, a rrrrl-
lar attendant and. in his later vear-
1t Is said. a member. of th. Prr-hvtc-
ran Church. President Harrison was
Presbyterian and for many wears an
elder Of church in indianapolis. Pres
ldent Mckinley was Methodist.
President Roosevelt j. a member OF the
Dutch Reformed Church. President
elect Taft j. a Unitaria4l''
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21
Isn't This Enough?

TIL" University Of Bologna. in 1887.
10 enter the University:
Whereas woman is the foundation
Of >in the weapon of the Devil-the
cau~c NJ mans hani>hmcnt from Para
di-c-for these reasons all association
with her i To he diligently avoided.
Therefore We do interdict the intro
duction of any woman however honor
able she be-"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21

Most lir- increase i'm size a. they
pass from one person to another. But
the story that Roosevelt would tax,
all tn" furniture from the White II"u-,
ha~ dwindl"d down 1" the fact that Ii,
will merely take the chair he has used
in his office while President 1t has
always been the custom for President :
and Cabinet mrmbcr~ To take their oil
licr chairs as souvenirs "i public life
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21
Business Note.

Il likes 10 -cc a man tend 10 his
own business. said Uncle Eb~n. INT
some o de-s m"n"p"li-tic people ha- de
idea dat nobody but dem am got IL"
business to have any bu-in"--.''-
Washington Star.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21
DIR. ANGEL AT THE ACE OF so

dwelt upon questions OF state and in
tcrnational welfare, while ii has been
active i'm shaping courses. intended to
lead toward culture and practical know.
ledge for students.
/ In 1850 President Angel wa, appoint.
cd United States minister To China at
time when the highest diplomacy was
needed Many questions of commercial
Importance had arisen and the vexed
problem of Chinese immigration wa, 70
be- settled He became also chairman of
Il special commission to negotiate two
treaties with China and discharged the
diplomatic duties i'm the Orient with
credit. In 1881 he was appointed min
lister plenipotcntiary for the United
States in the negotiation oi treaty
with Great Britain over the North Ar.
lantic fisheries In IS9j and l>g; be
was chairman of the United States com.
mission on deep waterways that in.
vc>tigated the canal possibilities between
the Great Lakes and the Atlantic sea.
board. For one YEAR. l>?.. he served
as minister To Turkey. at time when
the utmost delicacy and diplomacy were
essential.
Substantially. however. President An
CELLS great work has been IN the drec-
tion of the University oi Michigan.
Here his influence has been rxerted
toward laying broad and deep f"unda-
tiOs for the future greatness uf the in
>titution and for the installation of hi"b
ideals OF character and attainment i'm the
minds of students. The personal ele-
ment. subtle and intangible but power
ful beyond calculation. which man in
such Il position must exercise. has been
CELL. The graduates of Michigan. who
number nearly $1,000. held him in the
highest esteem.
The ruddy complexion. -pri-htly step
and general vi"or of President ANGEL
show that his eighty Wears are worn
lightly i'll Il physical sense. while his
Keen intellect and great memory speak
of unfaiin" intellectual powers. Four
years ago he presented hi- resignation
I" the board of regents "i the univrr-
>ity. in the conviction that his davs OF
usefulness We're drawin" to Il close and
That younger man might well take
his place. The refusal Of the board To
consider the rc>i"natio ion was a teStimon.
al to President Angrll'> great services
md his lack Of impairment. Graduates
md students of Michigan know that
heir beloved president has passed the
iverage life OF man and that in the
.OurSe Of nature his labnr- soon must
iraw to a close. but they rrcngniz, with
l'lmirati"n i'll which tho-. out -id, the
join that while he remains
It their head they have great and
l"tahlc figure. Chicago Record d-IIerald
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21
Stylish.

Thi- year, styles sometimes gives a
mere man an impression that mis-
take has been made and that the muff
ought really to h" CARRYING the girl
Indianapnli> News
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21

The senate has voted to increase the
salary of the President from $50 900 tn
SlW.hm. The amount "f S2lj.mm given
Mr.. Roosevelt for travrlin" expenses
will not 10" granted the new President
1t i only right that public officials
should r""iv" salaries pr"p"rti"natr I"
the salaries "ir"n men "i equal ability
in business and the professions.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21
VIEWPOINTS S

,The University Missourian invites contri-
buttons. not to exceed 200 words. matters
Of University interest. The name Of the
writer should accompany such letters. but will
not be printed unless desired. The Univer-
sitv MiSSourian does not express approval nor
.li>appr"val Of these communications by print
ing them.D
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21

a piano made in ISIS wa- recently
shown at an exhibition and now il i
in the next flat.-St Louis Republic
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21

The Missouri state >anatorilIm at
Mount Vernon i dom" GOOD work in
the fight a"ain-, tuberculosis. Almost
every person VIII" ha- taken treatment
has gone home in good health. Ii the
scientists cont inuc to make discoveries.
the time will come when no one will
die except from old a"". accident, or Il
criminal disregard "f the laws of health.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21
Notice: The Mailing of Grades.

1t has unfortunately been impo>-ihl"
f"r the Co-"pcrativc store t" obtain
teachcrl brcalI~c the manufacturers are
unable Ia furnish them in the short
time left to them. The Co-opcrative
Store therefore offers L" the student :
what will h. the most convenient thin"
tn the teachers Of the University. next
envelopes having printed on the back:
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21
Botany Courses During Second Semester
For Undergraduates:

s
lb. General Botany. A~ announced
in the catalo". Oh.
3b. Geology. Not offered in 1909.
ib. MorphoIogy and Physiology "I
the Bacteria 4 course i'm the funda =
mental principles OF bacteriology. t3).
Students expecting to take this cour>"
should consult with Prof. Reed. ia
Horticultural building. as soon as pos
~iblc. i'm order I" arrange for hours.
For Undergraduates and Graduates:
1b. Advanced MycoI""y. Hours tn
he arranged. 90. DR. Reed
?h. Experimental Morpholo"y. Th"
first hall of the course will bc devoted
To Il study oi normal growth and its
modification 10y cnvironmrntal factors:
the second half To adaptation and eco
logical anatomy. (3. DIR. Ga"rr.
Primarily for Graduates:
Is. Seminar. On. DIR. eager.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21
Psychology.

The f"llowin" Courses in Psychology
are open to students in the second 81.
mc>tcr:
lFb. General Psychology. Fast Course
VI. +. Th.. F. ut T. and one laboratory
period To br arranged. Room IL.
Five hours Credit. Students who have
previously taken Course Tia or lTb
receive only three hours credit.
lTh. Introduction tn Psychology. c~-
prcially for Teachers College Students
Section |: T. TIL. AT : and f. at H.
ion II: I. TIL. AT II and NJ at H.
Three hours credit for Fresh
men and Soph"m"rr-. Nv" hours for
in Il. 6,
Advanced Courses:
4h. E-th"tic>. The Psychology "f
painting. sculpture. architecture. and "I
the beautiful in nature VI. and F. at
;. AMI one two-hour period. At Il time IN
hc arranged. for experimental "b-crva-
tion.
Three hours credit. Only students
VIII" have previously taken and made a
satisfactory grade in. the course in Cen
cral Psychology. will hc admitted to
this course.
>h. Abnormal Psychology. W. 2-:i.
This course will bc largely oi the nature
"i seminary work.
Two hours credit. only students win"
have previously taken and mad" a sat
i-fact"ry grade in. the course in General
course
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21

Elihu Root. one of the greatest oi
American citizens. has u-t been elected
{" the United States senate from New
York. He wa- rnin"nily successful in
hI~ work a~ Secretary "f State. and will
soon hcc"nr one ut the lcadin" men in
he Senate
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-01-21
UNIVERSITY
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The University MissOuran will print under this
head any bref official notices OF the University.
Just now any announcements of new courses in
the second semester will be OF interest and will be
Siven space. These notices must necessarily be
brief
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-23

"a tcontInuea.. from, ..Paus Etyss
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-23

The boisterous morning paper was
very weak In supporting Its whiskey
cause this morning. Aside from Its
customary attack on the Jacobs-L eh.
man-Amos-Furbee crowd in Fourth
ward and Its Acknowledgement that
the town had gone dry, very little was
said. Some one was inquIring this
morning why the editor Of the Times
was SO conspicuously bitter against
the Jacobses, Lennians. Furbees and
Amoses and q bystander suggested
that the ".old man" probably felt that
had 1t not been for the political &C.
tivity Of this same crowd Of live Re.
publicans. ne might still be repre-.
senting the county in the State legis
Rture MS a member Of the House Of
Delegates instead Of as a lobbyist. or
course II he feels that way about 1t,
no one can blame him much for vent.
Ing his spleen on the fellows wao
caused his political humiliation. AT
any rate that reason appeared to sat.
isfy the crowd and all went away to
their places Of business saying to
themselves shat probably explains 1t,
the Times editor Is very sore because
ne Is a political has BEEN"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-23


age, came into the car. He sat down
In the seat with the boy. Mahoney,
like most every ether person In
Cleveland last night, was looking for
little Willie Whitla. the kidnapped
boy. So when his eyes llgated on
Willie, he started a conversation:
WHATS your name?f he queried.
/ Jones' answered Willie true to hi
kiinapper friend. Z; FL. 4
The boys took Willie to- the no tel,
He skipped through the doors ahead Of
them and into the lobby. The boys
partly lost track Of him in the crowd,
SO anxious was the youngster to catch
a glimpse Of a face he loved. And
then again, Manoney and Ramsey were
not sure Of their; abilities as sleuths
when they got in viewiof an audience.
E Asks for His Papa.
: Willie didn't see his father, mother
or sister in the lobby. Walking over
to the clerk he asked:
"Have you seen my papa?" V
y "!Vho is he, .boy?" he was asked. 4
i#"oh, I'm Mr.. Whltla's3 Wiliie,"'sns
replied. 4 s y. !,
The crowd nearest the boy .;' who
heard the words rushed in around him.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-23

True to Kldnapper. i!55
The boy gazed around the, car for y
a familiar face. He saw no one he
knew. Presently Edward Mahoneyi
who Is a 17.year-old boy Of jolly Wis.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-23
!. Tr1HEH.c,osTr3ss OF II e EXISTENCE 4


In "a flight sof fancy 3 writer ior
an Eastern publ cation figures up the
average expenses of q human life
from the Ecradle;to the grave. and con.
:cludes that an average man will have
paid $4,000 for the right to live o2
years. The writer. to be fall, goes
on the assumption that the subject
OF the philosopiizing Is q young bun.
ness man 81 years Of age At that
time he Is drawing a; salary Of $4,000
per year. and anticipates an increase
ni}income annually. Giving him the
bare cost iof his maintenance in his
baby days, his education, nursing
through the Ills of childhood, board
lodging. clothing and otner essentials,
the writer declares that about 81 900
would be a good annual average for o.
years. s. 4 Isl, n
Continuing Ills rather interesting
theme the write; draws . few morals
He takes up the life OF a pauper, who
begins his days in the workhouse and
ends them in an inflrmary ut the age
OF 80 years. and finds that such man
has cost society the sum of $4,000 to
clotne. feed and house for the period
OF time indicated. On the same basis
tits figured that a man In prison
costs even more money for the same
length of time, because he has to be
made more secure. The peripatetic
citizen, better known as the "hobo,''
who is always q nomad, Is figured to
cost the country 500 per year for ev.
cry year OF his existence.
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ofsthe COME cdonery store and almost
dares the police 10 locate her. So the
boy was brought from his hiding
place-where itswas no one knows
to- q car line ia the east END Of the
cltySwhlch would bring him into
town quickly. The hdnapper, accord.
ing So Willie, was cheerful enough
The mysterious one and the young.
ster skipped in schooiboy fashion to
! ward the trolley line, Testing in the
meantime. " AZ II; n
Look Better With Glasses.
IA few rods from the car; line the
man stopped the boy. Pulling a pair
Of smoked glasses from his pocket,
he adjusted them Sto the lads head
with the remark: 4
81 You'll look better in these 'l.3
The sides Of the black yarn cap
were pulled carefully over the boys
ears. A slip which Willie was to
hand to the conductor was put in the
boys pocket. It read: = :5qY5; !.
"send this boy to the Hollenden
Hotel double quick 55 .!s
With all arrangements made and
his tracks apparently well covered
the kidnapper took the boys right
nand In his brawney left and they
continued briskly along toward the
Cur line. The lad skipped gally
enough with his companion. the
promise OF seeing his dad and ''ma"
urging him forward. They chatted
with each other. Willie says the
man told him that II anybody asked
him VINO took him to the car line to
tell them 1t was "Mr. Jones'"
"Just tell them your name Is Jones.
too. IL you want to- said the kid;
napper. ElIs,
s 8 Happy Anticipation. q
4" All right, Mr.. Jones'" answered
Willie. !.
Presently. a car come into view, and
Az ,,,r,t ortnuc Mr. tonas. Irnw tht
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-23

3. 20 ~ =. {. b. - -. q o. 81
The Times has ut last found out that
Fairmont Is dry. probably gathered
the news from the West virginlan yes.
ter'lay. 1t stated this morning that
the temperance people would hold spe.
cial services on Sunday. saying, 1.-THE
temperance people feel that they have
special cause for a joyful celebration
Of the Temperance Sunday as this city
was so recently voted dry for anoth.
err year. That Is certainly a cheer.
Ing statement coming from a paper
which this time yesterday was SO Ger.
tain the town md gone wet. A little
further. investigation will show the
morning paper that next Sundays
celebration Is not, a mere local event,
but Is world wide. one Sunday each
year being set apart as Temperance
Sunday BY the churches all over the
world. 1t so happens that Temper.
ance Sunday comes at n good time
for Fairmont this year for they can
celebrate the great victory won by the
dry forces at the recent election.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-03-23

10TH sne@4Ay tl{iA w. y
II is announc ed ~ Prof Beer INA tia
lie hopes "a place q copy in Il ever YER
home ii .sardis sdlstrict, and, especial
", 4ns all homes, which are patrons 9
the schools. 1t ought % find favor i
these homes as It treats condition.
with, a view Of truth, Liability alt
inspiration. Though situations are
criticized adversely In some Instances
yetthe apparent motiyeiis to point gu
the erro With the hope Of early cor
rectlon; and thus in all such instance
the effect should be Who'll
The nature o. community lie ! a.
pointed out BY Prof. Beer. depends
largely upon the Kind and degra
Of Its education and culture and TIL
present has a deeper meaning ina,
the future or the past The present
may well profit from the past and !
is the basis OF the future. Then, le'
the present ever be the best ~
Discussing the! schools Of today Il
sardis district Prof. Beer states thai
he sought to get a picture OF then
as they are in every day action, thai
there might be drawn from It sue
conclusions as would lead to better
things. And Of the children. he says
there are none better to be found II
body and natural MIND, indeed, Just
such as training will convert into ply
s!cally and intellectually strong. As
the children are the most treasured
possession Of the parents and as they
are to constitute the. community Lift
Of the near future. Prof. Beer rightly
insists that PARENTS. teachers and
boards of education should fully ap
prectate the fact that II school affairs
are to be improved the Improvement
must come through improved public
sentiment. &
Wise deductions are drawn by Prof.
Beer from the answers by pupils Of
twenty questions submitted to them
( -. Z. j b 6 b.
by. him. The varied answers show
the habits OF thought Of the pupils,
their training along school lines. their
ambitions. their customs Of amuse.
ment and recreation and much other
information OF value to parents and
teachers. Though the plan Of cues
tonlng the pupils was somewhat novel
yet it onght to be effective as IN en-
couragenent and awakening. In ma ny
Instances the answers reveal lofty pur.
pose and splendid educational train
Ing. as well as much ability. Other
instances are not SO gratifying and
there Is need Of more careful guild.
ance OIL the part Of parents and teach
ers, and greater paints-tahng effort is
imperative 10 accomplish results.
Prof. Beers pamphlet ought to
prove helpful not only to fine schools Of
Sardls district but also to the edlica.
tional system OF the county in gen.
'eral. and 1t Is sincerely hoped that re.
ports may be submitted by. all other
district superintendent to their re.