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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-21
THE SIXTH AMENDMENT

Eleven amendments to the consti-
tuition Of the state of Missouri will
be voted on by the citizens of the
state in the election next month. The
Sixth Amendment is as follows:
Be it resolved by the house of rep.
resentatives the Senate concurring
therein:
That at the general election to be
held on Tuesday following the first
Monday in November, A. D., 1910, there
shall be submitted to the qualified vot.
ers of Missouri for adoption or rejec,
ton, the following constitutional
amendment, to-wit: That section IL of
article 10 of the constitution of the
state of Missouri be and the same is
hereby amended by emitting the word
"or' after the word Courthouse" and
before the word "jail :" in the thir-
teenth line of said section, and also
by inserting comma in lieu thereof;
and also by inserting the words, cor
poorhouse" after the word "jail," and
before the word "or," in the thirteenth
line of said section; so that said Sec
ton, when so amended, shall read:
Section IL. No county, city, town,
township, school district or other po-
litical corporation or subdivision of
the state shall be allowed to become
indebted in any manner or for any pur-
pose to an amount exceeding in any
year the income and revenue provided
for such year, without the assent of
two-thirds of the voters thereof vot.
ing at an election to be held for that
purpose, nor in cases requiring such
assent shall any Indebtedness be al
lowed to be incurred to an amount in
Guiding existing debts Indebtedness, in
the aggregate exceeding five per CEN
tum on the value of the taxable prop
erty therein, to be ascertained by the
~'SSoSiiShI AVAI pSioiC Tic last dS-
sessment for state and county pur-
poses previous to the mourning of such
Indebtedness: Provided, that with
such assent any county may be al
lowed to become indebted to larger
amount for the erection of a court
house, Jail or poorhouse, or for the
grading, constructing, paving or main
tanning of paved, graveled, macadam-
lied or rock roads and necessary
bridges and culverts therein, and, pro-
vided further, that any county, city,
town, township, school district or other
political corporation or subdivision of
the state mourning Indebtedness re-
quiring the assent of the voters as
aforesaid shall, before or at the time
of doing so, provide for the eollec-
ton of an annual tax sufficient to pay
the interest on such Indebtedness as
1t falls due, and also to constitute a
sinking fund for the payment of the
principal Thereon, within twenty years
from the time of contracting the same:
Provided further, that the provisions
of this section shall not apply to
counties having cities that now have
one hundred thousand or more inhab-
itants, nor in cities that now have or
may hereafter have three hundred
thousand inhabitants.
This amendment, if adopted, would
permit the bonding, by a two.thirds
vote, of cities or counties, for the
erection of poorhouses as is now pro-
vided for the erection of jails and
courthouses. The statement of the
carries the argument for
its adoption.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-21

81 thought all the students in the
University were coming to the game
in football suits when l saw that Tt
ger squad file out of the GYM" was
the remark of one of the Iowa play
ers. And it's a pretty safe guess the
bunch looked just as big to him after
the game.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-21

The poor water and light service the
last few days should be an effeativs
stimulus to the city council to ,iend
that $4,000 promptly and wissl
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-21

Walter Evans, staff correspondent of
the Kansas City Star, in speaking Of
the rural communities of Missouri.
says the country church is rapidly
becoming less influential. No longer
is 1t the center of social life, where
farmers met on Sundays and enjoyed
a day of rest in social conversation
and religious worship, he says. The
main reason for the Indifference is
due to the telephone, which makes
such weekly meeting unnecessary.
When the country church falls into
decadence, what is the hope for future
rural groups? Is this condition. ii
true generally, not a discouraging
sign?
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-21
In and Of Missouri

! That south Missouri counties have
progressed wonderfully in the last
few years is shown by the fact that
the marble games which some of the
citizens used to play have passed
away. One can find several towns in
the counties of Douglas and Ozark
where a year or so ago marble games
were the principal sport. Merchants
and teachers, bank clerks and ba;-
bers used to play marbles for keeps
upon the streets of these towns.
In one town the visitor Is told that
the sport became so fascinating that
the players had little bags made to
hold the marbles which they won, for
|all the games were played for keeps
A farmer coming to town would often
have to wait until big marble game
was over before he could get anyone
to wait upon him. And SO if one
wanted to get check cashed one had
to wait until the cashiers of the banks
had finished their marble games. One
cashier was always careful to place his
marbles in the vault of the bank at
night.
But the marble games are almost a
thing of the past. The counties Of
south Missouri have seen such a flood
of immigration recently that progress
has stamped out the marble game;
time has become too valuable.
Amendment number eleven to the
state constitution ought to be voted.
The amendment provides for a three
cent levy for the permanent support
of the Missouri State University.
1t is disgrace to the state of Mis-.
souri, that the members of the Uni
versity board, the president of the
University, and even the members of
the University faculty have to lobby
at every two-year session of the legis-
lature in order to get a sufficient
amount of appropriation to permit the
University to exist. And not only is
this true, but the University appro-
is often, we almost said al
ways, made a football by the legis-
lature, dependent on political matters
and political schemes and optical ap-
Lets vote the Missouri State Uni
versity out of politics.-Jackson Elk
aminer. 49, -
-,
The Current River, which flows
southeastward on the. southeastern
slope OF the Ozark highlands, is known
Tor its beautiful scenery and fishing
The river is a swift, clear. mountain
stream, whose banks are either formed
oy great bluffs Of rocks or are shaded
'y the foliage of a thick growth of
.rees. Clubs in Kansas City and st.
LOUIS nave built houses along this
'iVer' and many persons spend their
summers fishing, boating and swim
ming in this river.
Pennington is one of the few small
owns of Missouri which have an cleo
ric railroad.
when the Belmont branch of the
ron Mountain railroad was being con:
st. Francois county, through
when 1t runs, refused to give the
abroad company any bonus, and so
ne road was put as far away as DOS
Idle from the county seat, Farming.
Oh. But the county retaliated By
ne construction of an electric rail-
DAD which runs from the town to the
abroad two miles distant.
MI =
The rule in force this year, which Z
orolds conversation in the library, is
good one. The student is no longe.
isturbed by what Deems a Interim.
Ole conversation on'' the other side Of
he table.
--. 49,. 80. II go &:
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-21

The political situation in the United
States is nearing a crisis. Just what
will result from the conservative and
progressive development in the Re-
publican party, and the gradually in
creasing strength of the Democratic
party, is difficult to determine. Both
parties are striving for success. The
demand for clean politics, better law
enforcement and proper regulation
OF corporate interests may yet result
in material advancement. This is an
age of reform-the CRATER must be-
come social outcast to obtain the
political ideal. May the present agi-
tation prove a benefit to politics in
general.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-21
University Chat.
THE DAILY IN COLLEGE LIFE

he OAlIf in SSLIc0E LIT
One of the commonest and most sue.
cessful attempts at suicide on the
part of college paper is seen In a
straining to enlist the interest of the
students in some project. 1t is like
"a spellbinder beginning his speech at
the top of his voice. Instead of some
good pointed efforts bristling with
tine stuff"-to put it in the phrase
ology of Ebert Hubbard-the paper is
filled with a lot of expressions like
get behind it" "it's uor duty" every
body should co." cant afford to miss
it," which tire the reader and lose
their force by their very number. An
article pushing plan or scheme that
the students, at heart, do not want,
carries about as much weight as if 1t
were written in Cherokee or Esper-
anto. Every article of this character
undermines the influence of the paper.
Another practice that should be
called into play only as last re-
sort is putting up the duty" argu-
ment in soliciting subscriptions. This
is really a confession of weakness. The
most verdant freshman in the uni
versity knows that if he is living in a
house with seventeen other men and
ten OF them are subscribers, it is not
his duty to subscribe. 1t may be to
his credit if he does, but it is not a
duty. 1t would seem that an offer of
good goods would be more powerful
in getting subscribers, at least till
Thanksgiving.
The successful college editor knows
that he must stick to the policy of
giving the news to the students in the
cleanest, most truthful and most read
able form possible He never misses
chance to help worthy cause, but
he remembers that extravaganza in
boosting is subject to the same natural
law as extravaganza in eating and
drinking-it kills.
The university daily is public SER
want. Its master is the general well
fare of the school. Like a higi-
minded Individual, high class college
paper will perform it's service and
modestly keep itself out of the lime
light. The row between a weekly
and a monthly in great state univer-
sity few years ago. over the ques-
ton of which of them first suggested
an elevator in one of the university
buildings was as immodest as it was
childish.
1t would be hard to name force in
the university that has a greater
chance to do things than the daily
paper. But its policy and management
cannot be trusted to just any hope
full on the strength of his having won
marks in high school English. If he
cannot figure this out for himself,
few months in charge of the paper
will give him pointers he never heard
of in high school. A university COM
munity is quick to recognize ability
and worth, but merciless in the case of
man who keeps on after the COM
munity has honestly found verdict of
inability.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-21

The rule in force this year, which
loroids conversation in the library, is
q good one. The student is no longs.
as, by what seems intermiu'
the table
The Tupelo journal., 1910-09-23

ruest in the galaxy Of states Mississippi
Following this float was cannon an,
behind came float bearing a numbel
of in6rm Confederates who were toe
feeble to appear on horseback. TIN.
chariot was driven by Mrs. c. P. Long
daughter Of the Confederacy. and seat
e1 beside her was Mrs. Victoria Thomp.
son Hoyle. who bore aloft the color.
which her late lamented father, Capt.
Jerry S. Thompson. had carried in man,
battle under the intrepid Forrest.
The race events Of the second da,
was a 2:20 pace and trot and free-for-
all and one running race.
In the 2:20 pace. Billy c. won in tw.
,traisht heats, driven by Van Buren. s
7. was second and Sporty T. thnc
Time, IA. 2:25.
In the III trot. Pat Henry won il
Two straight heats; Jaybld. j.. secono
Nellie. third. Time 2:2o. 2:35.
In the third race, Mack won in tw.
,traight heats; Joe T.. second; Dofoth.
iolddust. third.
In the running race, 6ye-eishths Of 9
nile. St Pero won; Banker, second.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-09-23
Ansley-Gardner.

Beautiful ana impressive in its
solemnization was the marriage of Miss
Martha Frances Gardner and Mr.. John
Howard Ansley Of Atlanta this morn
ing at $50 o'clock at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin M.
Gardner. The wedding preceded that
Of two especial friends Of the youns
people, Mr.. Ansley's niece, Miss Vivien
Beall, and Mr.. Rufus Chester Bruce Of
Atlanta, and each bridal couple served
as the attendants at the marriage of
the other, after which they left together
for Atlanta. which will be their future
home.
The Ansley-Gardncr wedding was
witnessed by company Of 100 we'd
ling guests. including relatives and
especial friends and the officiant was
Rev. ]. N. Booth.
Among the out-of-town wedding
suests were: Mrs. Oscar Smith and
little daughter. Evelyn, of Bangor.
Ala. Mrs. George A. Pearce, of Abilene.
Tex. and Miss Hattie Gardner of Tu-
pelo, Miss.-Nashville paper.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-09-23
Wiedemann Bros. Big American
Shows, Coming.

rupelo is to be honored with a
real wild west show on Tuesday
Sept. q, when the Wiedemann
Bros. Big American Shows will
present for the first time in our
city that grand sublime dramatic
success, Clusters Last Charge"
when will be seen upon our
streets a war tribe of real Sioux
Indians fresh from their camp
fire and council, making their
iirst acquaintance with pale face
civilization. The sing of clouds,
the blowing of the winds, the
movements of birds and beasts,
all tell some story to the Indian.
He is a part of nature. he is in
it and of it. He studies it all
through his life; he can read it's
language; it is one thing that he
knows. A real tribe of Sioux
Indians are with the Wiedemann
Bros Big American Shows.
Watch for them next Tuesday.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-09-23
Third Day of the Fair.

The 6,st disappointment in fair worI
vas the failure Of the farmers to appes.
a large Numbers in the parade atranges
or a Faimers day. Ia which it Wa.
ought to present an elaborate display 4
he agricultural ane horticultural posi-.
,iIities Of this section.
The races were as follows:
In the 2::lO pace. King Onwar.
Schwarz) won in two straight heat.
.1rince S. (Colson). second; Mrss Be.
>Eggers). third.
2:2O trot or pace: Bob Ford Va.
3uren), two straight heats; Pat Henr
/, ,Reeyes). second.
us pace: Leland Gently (Colson)
wo stra ght heats; Sporty B. ivan Bu
en) aud Harp t. (I'aylor). divid.
second money. Time. 2:2i 81,
10 ! half mile dash. Alton B. IVA,
Buren,. won; Louise P. (Waicwright)
second.
Inc lady equcstrienne: Miss Hele.
:eves, won blue ribbon: Miss Mlades
Horton. second; Miss Louise Frazer
third. !
/. The,boy eques,ia: George Filgo. blu,
,.lbbon; Byron Long. Ted ribbon.
In the Baby show on Thursday. ther,
.-l .l~x.> .,,t,... H. ;.,,l<,.. ,,<..:...
The Tupelo journal., 1910-09-23
RICHMOND.

Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. Moore, of
Birmingham, were guests of
Mrs. F. w. Reedy Friday.
Mrs. Bette Thompson, Of
Nettleton, was the guest of Mrs.
G. F. Priddy Sunday.
Miss Mabel Hussey and BROTH
er and Mr.. Fetus Moore left
Tuesday for Clinton, Miss,
where they will complete their
education.
Misses Clytie and Voleme
Boulin left Tuesday for Blue
Mountain. where they will go to
school, this session.
Miss Beulah Wright. of Shan
non, was the guest of Miss LA
Priddy and Lila Reedy the past
week.
We regret to report that Miss
Gertie Foster is sick. Her friends
wish her a speedy recovery.
Miss Linda Conley and Miss
Mary Park were the guests of
Miss Maury and Lila Mattox the
Dast week.
Mr.. Rube Priddy. of Birming-
ham, was the guest of Mr.. J. F.
Priddy and family the past
month.
Mrs. Mollie Powell is the guest
Of her mother, Mrs. Armstrong,
1his week.
Mr.. Tom Young and wife were
the guests of Mrs. Bill Reedy
Saturday night.
Mrs. Beckie Shumpert is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Bob
Burt, this week.
Big singing at Fair Grove Sum
day evening. Everybody invited
20 come and bring book.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-09-23
Wheat Growers Association.

A number of farmers in and
around Verona met at the Town
Hall there Sept. II and organized
! Wheat Growers Association
oy electing F. A. Green Chair
nan and J. A. Gregory Secre-
tary.
A general discussion as t.
whether growing wheat in this
section was had, after which a
number came forward and pledg.
el themselves to plaat from one
20 thirty acres each. Much in
cerest was manifested on the
subject generally. Committee:
we're appointed to look into kinds
,f wheat to plant, where to pro
cure seed and prices Of same.
The association adjourned t,
meet again in Verona at 2 o'cloc,
Saturday afternoon, September
.4th.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-09-23

New Fall Millinery arriving daily at
the Tupelo Millinery Co.'S. in all the
latest shapes and newest colorings.
COUNT the cost of paling fence.
and then write to ]. N. Barnett, at
Bonneville. Miss, and he will sell you
IN Iron Fence for less. l2-l3t
LOST MULE have lost one dark
,ay mare mule about s years old.
Weight about (7O0) seven hundred
pounds. Nice trim-made mule. Lost
Ter at TupelO with saddle on, TUESDAY
Sept. ~. the frst day Of the fair. Re-
yard will be given for any information.
5. L. Rodgers. Belden. Miss.
FOR SALE Dwelling in West End,
low occupied by Nj. Sisk; within stone
throw Of school; large lot; house in
good repair, five large rooms, bata,
electric lights, granilold sidewalk, la.ge
veranda, artesian we'll. Will sell at
oarga,n. Address, !. B. Miller, 6ln
ventsr St, Little Rock. ARK. -
81
The Tupelo journal., 1910-09-23
Thompson-Cibson.

At the home of the bride in
Verona Wednesday evening Miss
Lillian Gibson was married t1
Mr. J. C. Thompson, the cere-
,nony being said by Rev. ]. D.
Hunter. The bride is the beau.
tiful daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. S. Gibson, and q young lady
Of charming personalities. The
groom is a successful young bus
mess man of Louisiana, and il
connected with the drainage
contracts now going on in Lee
county.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-09-23
J. B. Cook.

Mr.. ]. B. Cook, veteran OF
the Confederacy, dropped dead
on the Fair ground about four
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon
Mr.. Cook had been in feeble
health and evidently succumbed
to the exertion and heat of TIE
day.
For many years deceased re-
sided near Plantersyille, and as
citizen of the county, was held
in high esteem by all who knew
him. A number of years age
he removed 10 Texas, where he
resided several years. He re
turned to Lee county, settling in
rupelo about three years ago.
Mr.. Cook was a consistent mem
Der of the Presbyterian church
for many years. He was g
valiant Confederate soldier ant
oore upon his breast the Con-
federate cross of honor in testi.
nony of an honorable record as
4 soldier. Funeral services were
conducted from the residence
Thursday afternoon by Rev. A.
%. Price. A large number fol-
lowed the remains to Glenwood
cemetery. where they were de-
posted in their last resting place.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-09-23
SECOND DAY.

The sec md day Of the Tri-Couni,
Fair found 'ar,e crowd present anc
the incidents Of the day carried ont ac
cording to the published program. TIE
event which attracted most attention ane.
which thrilled to the highest pitch Of en-
husiasm was Confederate Day. The
ppearance before the grand stand o
he old Confederates stirred the audi
.nce to the extreme, and round after
ound Of applause and sallies went up.
Headed by Capt. Roman S. Thoma.
{ PIantersville and Dr.. w. G.. Gamble
t Guntown. each clad in Confederate
ray and mounted upon a magni6cen
,orse, the cavalry appeared before til.
Tand stand. the band playing the soul
tirring air Of Dixie
Here the parade halted and, stsndins
II attention. listened to an address B,
Capt. R. S. Thomas. Following the
cavalry was the float Of the Daughters d
the Confederacy. upon which appeared
members Of the local chapter. represent
ing the Southern states. dressed in white
with red sashes bearing the nane. of III,
states. The float was ia the form Of ]
chariot. and decorated il white chrysan
,hemum,. Above s.ood Miss Zin.
Witherspoon, daughter q EN-. With
erspoon. valiant soldier who enlisted .
Columbus, rerre.enlina the proudesl aas
The Tupelo journal., 1910-09-23
TUPELo, MISSISSIPPI FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 1910.


black picture hats two little child
rem dressed in pink, were on neact
side of the shell.
The Peoples Bank and Trust
Company were represented by a
float of artistic design, and repe.
senting the progressive and lib
eral spirit of the Bank, was dis
played. The announcement that
the bank paid 4 per cent. on de-
posits.
The Farmers Bank and Trust
Company was represented by
float bearing a safe as evidenced
of the security furnished deposi-
tors and patrons Of this substan
tial institution.
Lumpkin Clark Hardware Co.,
was represented in a truly patri-
otic float, being reproduction OF
the National Capitol, an adver.
tisement of the National Range.
The ST. Clair Drug Co.. s float
was a typical representation OF
their artistic store, and was one
of the prettiest designs in the
parade.
J. ]. Rogers & Sons presented
their grocery business in a most
attractive float. representing the
various departments, heavy goods
and canned goods.
The r. w. Reed Company ad
vertised in a most attractive and
artistic float, a beautiful line OF
shoes and hats.
Spight & Hall always abreast
of the times, were represented in
an air-ship float, which was one
of the most attractive in the long
parade.
Carroll Bros. Contractors, float
was representation of the pro
gressive spirit of these young
men, who have taken an active
part in the building in Tupelo fo1
the past five years.
The Ballard Hudson Lumber
peoples float represented their
extensive lumber interests.
Tricc Raymond Hardware Co.
hid a typical hardware business
represented, dfsPiaylng many
articles in a general line of hard
ware mill supplies, ranges anG
items to numerous to mention.
The Methodist Sunday school
was represented by float upon
which quite a number OF httk
tots rode and representing tho
various classes, and the enthusi.
asm Of the Sunday school work
ers of the church.
&c Curtis drove a farm wagon
upon which was loaded the yari
Gus products of the county, and
was fitting lesson of the posi-
bilities of the greatest section OF
the South.
The races in the afte rnoon resulted
IS follows: In the 2;;40 pace or trot,
Harry T., driven by Taylor, won; Sid
we'll (Egger,) c,nd; Bob Ford (Va,
5uren.) third; Dorothy Gold Dust (La
shrop,) fourth. Time, 2;24 Ia to 2:2
4. In the 2:i3 pace, King Onwor,
Schwarz,) won; Mississippi Belle (E,
er,)second; Major Pitcher (Van b.
sn,) third. Time, 2:l5 and 2.14
second split between Mississippi Bell,
ind Major Pitcher. In the road rae.
Belle Long W IN in two straight heats:
Dock (Han5urg,) second; Leila (Guth
rie,) third.