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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16
ST PATRICK WAS AN ENGINEER

! While the discussion among the ,cbol.
ars as to who Saint Patrick really was
was taking place, the engineering stu
dents were being Overworked and over
stressed Consequently. measures were
taken to alleviate this great wrong
doing. and the following" resolution. writ
| ten by Leo Brandenburger. was adopt
ed: Whereas. Saint Patrick is known
to have been an engineer. and whereas.
the 18th of March has by long custom
been set apart as Il day in his honor.
therefore be it resolved. that We. the
students of the Engineering department
of the University OF Missouri. refrain
from our usual labors on that dav.
That we celebrate i'll the name OF Saint
Patrick and wear his usual color. That
this order 90 into effect from Til, dav
forth through all time. That any en-
"inrcr vio!atin" this order he 'chi-chied.'
i;v order of the committee
tSi"ncdj
President Senior Class
President Junior Class
President Sophomore Class.
President Freshman Glass.
This was in 1903, and the only diver
sion was cutting Glasses. The only no.
tice taken of this was the sentence
appearin" in the Independent of March
y
News: Saint Patrick was un En-
"inccr.' In 1904, fall the Engineers
cut CLASSES except the Senior Mcchani-
Gals. They were induced To 90 To Glass;
cS through the strenuous objection To a
St Pat celebration by Prof. Greene.
then head of the Mechanical depart
mcnt. I'm 1908, the engineers had a
triumphal kow tow before the illus
trious Homer IIaoyar,l a~ Saint Patrick
and edited special number of the In
dependent.
From the days of Homer IIag.ard to
the present class of 1909 We
have built triumphal arches. airshpS.
snakes and transits, kept faithful the
day obedient in the kow tow. di>trib-
u:ed the Shamrock. danced to the
Wearing of the Green" and in general.
been loyal to the greatest command
ever given-that written upon the Blar-
ney stone by the fOrciingcr of the great
and glorious Saint Patrick.
F. L. COLLETTE.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16
Baptists Raising SI,soo,ooo.

The Baptist denomination in the
United States ha- begun a concerted ef-
fort to raise Sl.50O.000 10 help along
the missions. that amount being appor-
toned among the American BAPTIST
Missionary Union. the Baptist Home
Mission Society and the American Bap-
tist Publication Society Meetings for
this purpose are now being held from
Maine to Kansas.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16
Hunting At 81.

The aged are having their day in
Britain. Parsons and engine driver, oi
great age have recently had their day
Now for the hunters. The distinct ion oi
being the oldest sportsman in hunting
circles probably belongs to John We~-
trup of High Wycombe. who. despite
his eighty-two Years. is still a familiar
figure in the South Buckinghamshire
hunting field-Boston Transcript.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16
FavOrS Holiday "Wednesday.

TO the Editor Of the University Missourian:
For the benefit of students and
teachers i'll the department, Of the
yinrcring who desire To see st. Pat
rick'- parade and ceremonies on the
campus March L.. may | not suggest to
the teachers that they postpone classes
at 10 o'clock Wednesday to 10 O'Clock
Thursday "
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16

Al several uf the c"l"ur- anon"
them the | Universities of California and
Iowa. some of the military men VIII"
will graduate in june are plannin" 10
spent two wears in the Philippine Con
>tahulary a> Second I.icutrnant>. Some
"i these men plan I" return by Enr"p"
AMI tax" post graduate work al Ger
man Universities. Others hope t" save
money which will tide them over the
"-arving period" in their career a.
lawyers.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16
SERENADE

Stars "f tn" summer night.
Far i'll yon azure dccp~.
Hide. hide Your golden light.
She sleeps,
My lady sleeps,
Sleeps.
Moon of the summer night.
Far down yon western >tcep>.
Sink. sink in silver light.
She sleeps.
My lady sleeps
Sleeps
Wind of the summer night.
Where yonder woodbine creep-.
Fold. fold thy pinion> light,
She sleeps.
My lady sleeps.
Sleeps,
Dreams of the summer night,
Tell her. her lover keeps
Watch. while in slumber> light
She sleeps.
My lady sleeps!
Sleeps.
-Longfcllow. The Spanish Student.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16
JOHN BARRYMORE
DISCUSSES ACTORS

/ The star of A stubborn Cinderella
III his drcs>ln" room in the Broadway
thcatcr. spending some leisure moments
/ surrounding himself with the smoke
Of cigarettes: and such remark as:
Il hear You mean to play Othello'
was met with
! When does the baseball season open :
There You arc-tIat'S Mr.. BARRYMORE
all over. Not that he seems to care a
rap for baseball. but he refuses to tear
his hair and show the whites of his
eyes while talking about the stage.
Don't want to be- disappointing. YOU
know. but | simply haven't any ponder
"u- notions about the 'drahma.' Am
bitiOns? Yes. We all have ambitions OF
some sort or another. | suppose but
never mind mine"
Any %rudge> against the audience -
None. absolutely none. feel simply
great when amusing lot of people in
the thcater. | feel that it is priv
lege. and | have nothing to cavi at
whatever"
"Bnt. of course. You have somethin"
t" say about how hard it is to hold
the attention of New York audience ~
"oh. piftle. | think nearly every one
comes to the theater with silent re-
quest t" the actor. and that request it.
Divert me- That's natural. THEY'VE
been Worrying or working all dav and
they spend their money to 20 to the
thrat"r at night and expect simply to
he diverted. I'm sure they don't en-
pcrt To he criticised And. look here
The actor squared himself in his chair.
Hung away his cigarette and was quite
frank:
I've read Il lot "f the Herald in
t"rsicw> and cannot imagine why az
tors are such incnnocla,ts. The pro-
'"">i"h "f an actor l. well. it is Il pro-
fc>~ion. after all. much. to be quite
honest. a> the profession of the plumber
l. profession. too. Most plumbers
are glad To get jobs and | think most
actors ought to he clad to yet Jobs
too
Then why all this pomp and cir
cnm>tance- To borrow a fine old cx
prc>si"n- about the actor. about his
art and about his imaginary or maoni-
fled grievances: Who else make. such
il fuss about his work a. the actor? OF
course he-and she. the dear ones TOO
alas have been spoiled The public
l. dyin" tn know what Kind of cheese
n> matinee idol eats and what temp.ra-
tur" she prefers I" have her DRESSING
room Fine! But it funny.
And what about all this tempera-
mental strain that j. imposed on the
poor soul Bo-h. An actor. with very
few exceptions. ha- an awfuIlv easy
time OF 1t. He learns role at the
beginning Of the season. and If hotb h.
and the role are any good the chances
are that he won't have to learn another
one for another year. That's fearfullv
hard. isn't it:
A man or woman in any other nro-
fe>SIon who has had this much work to
IL" would spend hi- and her time in
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16

III common. Surely the heritage of the
state includes more than rivers and
forests. farm, and mines.
Kansas. Colorado and New MeNic"
have marked all uf the trail but the
Missouri part. They are saying. Come
on Missouri" Will Missouri come"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16
NEWS FROM
OTHER SCHOOLS

The students at Harvard are irving
To secure new gymnasium. Because
III the lack of room. MANY men can
not take athletic work durin" the cold
winter months. but must wait until
warm weather makes outdoor exercise
possible.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16
Kindly Bear with Him.

mere was young man in IShpemino
hose conduct we're far from condemn
ing.
For he helped us one time
In our search for rhyme.
hE wedding maiden named Fleming.
Chicago Tribune.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16

l. j. said that a student club i> or
"amized ut Ann Arbnr every day. The
death rate i also high. a. one of these
clubs dies every day. The students at
Missouri University should not let the
Michigan men get ahead al them in tn"
matter of organizing" clubs.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16
SPIRIT OF THE NEWS

The >iN,y first Congress met yc>ter-
day i"r the first time. The Srnatc was
already organized :" that il> main
business wa- To listen To the rradin" of
crcl"Ht Ial~ al senator Isaac Stephenson
Gf Wisconsin. In the House annun
wa> Reelected Speaker for the fourth
term. The fight on the old House rules
wa> partly ~lIrrr>-iul The revision "i
IA" tariff will br pushed until it j.
settled. The weather c"ndit ions al til"
la~i Inauguration have brought up the
question "f chan"in" The date L" some
time in April. The element that i, al
WAYS opposed to change will oppose
this However. the leaders will push
this aside until action na> been taken
on the tariff 81 that commerce will hr
a. little ~ possible Disturbed.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16

The House has decided To reduce the
have removed cumbersome desks and
n!hrr furniture. This will br il great
change for the better aS the house
members will then he closer together
than yrllin" distance. The suggestion
a- been made for Il calendar day each
week when bill, can be brought up
without the previous consent "f the
Speaker.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16

The Oracle. published by the stu
drat> "f Henderson college. contains
both literary and news features. \
tw" column article written by one of
l:c Colds about Hamlet. shows IL care
fuI study OF the subject. added to lit
crary ability a. Il writer.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16

has appropriated Sl.l9j21g i"r cltwa
ti"nal purpo>r>. Sii:i.Dn of which i to
90 Ia the state university. ok aho:la
ha~ made Il fine start.
MARY PANTON
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16

The demand for investigation OF the
Kansas City hospital j. an evidence of
the new civic spirit that has >prun"
mp with sporadic growth in the Amer
"f the Missouri spirit 1" he shown.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16
Energy Needed.

TO the Editor Of the University Missourian:
Columbia telephone Service will be
improved by the installation of Il cen
any other kind Of energy. would improve
the electric light Of the city.
SUFFERER
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16
VIE EWPOINTS

THE University Missourian invites contri.
buttons. not 10 exceed 200 words matters
Of University interest. The name OF the
not be printed unless desired. The Cniver-
sity Mssourian does not express approval nor
lisapproval Of these communications by print
inC them.J
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-03-16

Some medical people w"rry about the
dangers /" which former president
Roosevelt will be exposed when he
hunts big game in Africa. Staney. Liv
n">'onc and other lesser lights have
turned safely. Mr.. Roosevelt will hunt
in Afrira with more luNurie- and safe
guards than any other previous explorer.
Mr.. Roosevelt will bc back in America
in 1910 in GOOD health.
Taft'~ administration began with il
great storm. We now look forward tn
the great calm that follows such an
ont break.
Evening star., 1909-01-25
NO USE FOR "WHITE INDIANS"
OSAGES WANT THEM BARRED
FROM TRIBAL LANDS.
Council Members Heard by Senate
Committee in Opposition to
Joint Resolution.

Members of the council or the Usage
committee on Indiana affairs today in op-
position to d joint resolution providing
that thirty seven claimants for allotments
of Usage lands be placed upon the tribal
rolls. The persons seeking enrolment
were rejected by the tribal council. and
the Court of Claims also declared that
they had no rights to enrolment for the
reason that they were either whites or
had no tribal relations with the Osages.
Each allotment among the Usage In
dians is 6J7 acres and share in the
tribal funds, so that $4,000 is involved
in the case.
1t is claimed by the members of the
Usage tribe and their attorneys that out
of the thirty-seven applicants for enroll
ment twenty-seven are white Indians.
who at the time of the passage of the al
lotment act were not resident upon the
Usage reservation, but were living in the
state of California or elsewhere. The as
Sertion is made that their sole right to
any claim In the share Of allotment is
that their grandfathers had some admix-
ture of Usage blood. 1t Is claimed that
these persons never lived In tribal rela.
tions with the Osages and were never any
where near the reservation until the time
came for the division OF the lands and
the funds.
The charge that attorneys for these al
legged white claimants" will receive &c
pei, cent of the value of the allotments il,
the event they are made has been filed
fairs by representatives of the Usage
tribe,
Evening star., 1909-01-25
FOR NAILS
IN THE COLD WEATHER
Application of Nourishing Creams Will Prevent
Them From Becoming Too Dry.

ing the lard. but not allowed it TO become
liquid To use, apply with a bit of alb
sorbent cotton, letting the paste remain
on for few moments. 1t is then care
fully wiped off and the burnisher used.
White spots are sometimes caused by
bruises and If any are present special at
tention must be given in manicurng not
to press the surface with knife or stick.
To remove them the surface may be
coated at night with a mixture of refined
pitch and myrrh that have been melted
together During such treatment it will
be necessary to bandage the fingers or
wear gloves al night. In the morning
soak the nails in olive Oil CT melted lard
to remove the paste.
Gloves Must Be Worn on Cold Days
Under no circumstances should one go
out of doors in cold weather without
gloves. Frosty air will be a very positive
cause of finger nails breaking or crack
ing and will also produce unsightly ridges,
which are merely an over dry condition.
A sharp instrument must not be used
for removing soil beneath the edge of the
nails. A stick of any kind is best, and
though those made especially for nails
are to be bought at almost any shop,
others which are homemade will answer
every purpose. A butchers skewer may
be whitfield down, not to a sharp point,
but to one having little width. When
the nails are very soiled the stick may
be dipped into lemon juice or rubbed into
the soap, together with a little water.
forming paste. This applied to the soil
will make it disappear and the under part
of the nail will not be roughened by the
treatment.
Evening star., 1909-01-25
FADS AND FANCIES.

The fashion of decorating the heels Of
slippers with an applique of gold filigree
to match the ornamentatlon on the toss
will probably be only a passing fad. In
the first place, 1t is scarcely in good taste
and another objection is the very odd
effect it gives when on the foot. for the
heel, coming so far under, is really only
a very few inches away from the decora-
tion on the toe, and these two points
seem to define the length OF the foot In
stead of thus appearing slender. the effect
can best be described as "stumpy''
There seems to be a perfect craze for
the cotton crepe blouse, and while orig
inally intended for semi-dress or after.
noon wear, II can be found in no end Of
designs and decorations, making it prac.
tical for wear almost any hour of the
day.
For mornings the model is perfectly
plain and finished with collar and cuffs
Cor the latter only of linen that is stiffiy
laundered. Another design has collar,
cuffs and a pleat down center front OF
white pique dotted with black
More elaborate blouseS suit able forsma-
tinee or informal evening use show tuck
ing and a simple embroidery Large dots
worked in mercerized thread form a IA
ming veil device, trimming the entire front
and wandering in tendrills over the tuck
ing.
A new corset model, called the house.
keepers comfort, is medium high. but
quite long over the hips. In order to
withstand severe usage It is made Of
strong coutl, double steeled throughout
and has six supporters
For slender women who may be COM
pelled to do their own work there Is the
housework corset. This is double steeled.
but is not Is heavy as the first men
toned.
Evening star., 1909-01-25

boy who was recently convicted of lnIr-
der in the first degre for completely in
the killing of William Read his grand
father, November 13 last, was today sem
tnced to be executed in the electric chair
at Trenton during the week beginning
March g. Herbert Grigg. who was con-
Victed of murder in the second degree
last week. and Cline Wheeler, whose at
torney today entered a plea of non vult
for completely in the same crime were
each sentenced TO thirty years at hard la
Dor in the state prison. Crigg and Whec-
Ter are also each eighteen years Old. A
petition is being circulated in southern
New Jersey asking the governor to com
mute Zeiler's sentence 10 life imprison-
ment.
The three boys were charged with kill
ing Zellers grandfather for the purpose
of robbery. Zeller was tried first and the
court instructed the jury to render YER
dict of murder in the first degree or of
acquittal. The jury was inclined to
bring in second-degree verdict but
finally followed the courts instructions
The same instructions were given the
Grigg jury. but il refused to do as the
court directed. Wheeler was to have
been placed on trial today when his at
iorney entered the conditional plea of
guilty.
Evening star., 1909-01-25

The finger nails, teeth and hair. more
than any other parts of the body. in
dicate when the system is in an un-
healthy condition. Hair shows the weak
ened state by falling: teeth by sof'enlns,
causing cavities and the nails. by break
ing having ridges. and not lnfrequentiy
being covered with small white spots.
To improve these troubles the body must
be strengthened internally, though local
applications sometimes help. As. for in
stance, grease put ON the nails often Will
supply some nourishment, and cream
excellent to use in this way is made
from a quarter of an ounce of sweet al
mond oil sixteen grains of table salt,
sixteen and half grains each of pow
dered resin and alum tpoWered), forty
grains of white wax, and grain OF car
mine. The wax and resin should be put
into a china cup and set into hot water
to melt. but not get hot. AS it softens
add the oil. salt and alum. The car
mine is nut in last Then the latter is re-
moved from the bath and beaten to
smooth cream. 1t is then rubbed on the
nails through the day, leaving II on "nen
convenient.
Polishing Powders Are Drying.
Polishing powders should be little used
as their effect is excessively drying. A
tinted cream that will give slight shine
is made from half dram of powdered
carnine dram OF fresh lard, twelve
drops of oil of bergamot and six drops of
essence of cyprus. The latter may be
omitted.
This is mixed as the foregoing soften
Evening star., 1909-01-25
TAFT PARTY OFF FOR PANAMA
TWO BIG WARSHIPS SAIL FROM
CHARLESTON EARLY TODAY.
Practical Talk to Negroes Yesterday
Afternoon-Visit to Tea Farm.
Plea for Wilson.

CHARLESTON. S. c., January Co
Mr.. and Mrs. Taft and party, including
a small staff of distinguished civil engi
neers selected to Inspect with Mr.. Taft
the isthmian canal sailed for Panama
early today. The party viii reach New
Orleans on the return trip February Is.
The two big warships, the North Caro-
Una and the Montana, as they swung
out in the harbor and passed out to sea
attrac cted considerable attention. Aboard
the big cruiser North Carolina were Mr..
Taft, his ruddy cheeks attesting the bene-
fit he had gained from the golf links at
Augusta, and his immediate party includ
ing Mrs Taft and Wendell Mischler, his
assistant secretary. who has been with
Mr. Taft since Secretary Carpenter left
for California to recuperate his health,
and the party of engineers also was
aboard that vessel On the other cruiser
was the party of newspaper correspond
ents- Aboard each craft was secret
service agent, l.. c. Wheeler on the
North Carolina and Richard Jarvis on
the Montana, both of whom will remain
with the party throughout the trip.
Trip Up Mississippi River.
Mr.. Tafts party will be transferred TO
the scout cruisers Birmingham and Salem
for the trip up the mouth of the Missis-
sippi river. This arrangement has been
made that the North Carolina and Mon
tana may escort the Atlantic battelshir
feet into port on its world-cruiSe re
turn.
Mr. Taft's immedia te party. which
sails on the North Carolina includes, be-
sides himself and Mrs. Taft, Assistant
Secretary Wendall Mischler, L. c. Wheel
er, secret service operative and the fo.-
lowing eminent civil engineers: Freder
lex p. Stearns, Boston; J. r.. Freeman,
Providence. r. l.; James Schuyler. Los
Angeles, Cal; Isham Randolph. Chicago;
Henry r.. Allen, Chicago; A. p. Davis.
New York, and Monico Lopez, Mr.. Taft's
Filipino valet.
The passenger list of the Montana in
clues eight newspaper correspondents
and Richard Jarvis Of the secret service.
Mrs. Taft, Senator p. c. Knox and
Frank H. Hitchcock and the engineers
reached here yesterday.
Evening star., 1909-01-25
prNcHor TALKS WITH DIAZ.

Gets Presidents Promise That Mex
leo Will Join Forestry Conference.
CITY OF MEXICO. January 25.-Gif-
ford Pinchot. chief Of the forest service
Evening star., 1909-01-25

of the Department of Agriculture, In
left Mexico City for Albuquerque, n. Nj.
with the assurance of President Diaz OF
the republic of Mexico that three COM
miSSionerS will be sent to the confer
ence at Washington I'm February on con-
servation of forests of North America.
Mr.. Pinchot came to Mexico to deliver
the invitation of President Roosevelt to
the President Of Mexico. He stated after
his interview that Gen. Diaz showed
much interest in the preservation Of for
ests, and expressed the opinion that il
is pertinent to Mexico.
After a visit to Albuquerque, where he
is going in the interest of the work Of
his bureau, Mr.. Pinchot will return to
Washington.
Evening star., 1909-01-25
Drying by Heat
Injuries the Hair

One of the most common errors in car
ing for the hair is to dry 1t by heat after
washing. Shampooing extracts So much
of the necessary natural oil, which acts
as nourishment, that to absorb more by
steam or electricity Is decidedly harmful
In my letters asking advice about the
scalp blonds constantly request some
thing to put in the shampooing water to
prevent their hair from turning darker.
Now, while there are undoubtedly
bleaches, none is absolutely certain to
act. even very gently, without grave risk
of hurting the quality of the hair by
stiffening it. Therefore. though bicar-
Donate of soda dropped into the rinsing
water, or borax used in the same way,
may seem simple, neither is, in effect, for
a small quantity does not affect the oils,
and is therefore useless, and large
quantity, by absorbing the oils, Is injuri-
Gus.
Whites Of Eggs for Blond Shampoo.
Blends who wish to preserve the color
Of their hair without hurting the quality
should shampoo it only with the whites of
raw eggs. A tablespoonful of warm. no
hot, water may be put to each white, and
the two beaten together. At least two.
and probably three. eggs will be required
for one wash. If wished, about five drops
Of LIQUID ammonia may be added. but this
cleansing agent must be most sparingly
used.
To employ this mixture to the best ad-
vantage rub it over the scalp and through
the hair before the head is wet with
water. Eggs themselves are not to be re-
garded as cleansing, but the albumen
gathers and holds the dust so that it is
more easily washed out. To accomplish
their purpose, the eggs must be thorough
ly rubbed through the treSSeS.
Rinsing. or. rather. washing, Is then
done, without soap. In warm water. mas
saging and rubbing the bath we'll through
ali parts Of the hair. Certainly two. and
probably three, waters will be required,
the final rinsing being in cold water.
Hair Squeaks When Clean.
There Is never the slightest doubt as to
when the hair is clean, for when rubbed
between foreflnger and thumb it squeaks
Evening star., 1909-01-25
Hair Squeaks When Clean.

There Is never the slightest doubt as to
when the hair is clean, for when rubbed
between foreflnEer and thumb it squeaks