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The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-08-08
ONE ORGANIZATION
FOR RAILROADS

ST. LOUIS. Aug. w G. Lee,
grand president OF the Order of Rail
way Trainmen said tonight that there
is possibility for the different orders
OF railroad employees merging into one
general organization
With a. r. Garretson, president OF
the Order Of Railroad Conductors. Mr.,
Lee has been in conference here with
$50 delegates representing roads west
Of the Illinois Central. The confer
ence will end tomorrow, While the
sessions are executive, II is known
that trainmen and conductors arc
planning to ask for increased wages.
The conductors want TO work on the
mileage basis
The result OF the present deIiOera-
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-08-08

tons will be forwarded to the differ
ent local lodges for approval before
the railroads will be approached.
The night conferences developed
that the trainmen probably will ask
the members OF their organization to
vote on the question Of demanding an
Increase Of 20 per cent IN wages from
the railroads.
The passenger conductors. in addi-
ton TO asking for pay on the mileage
basis. II was reported. VIII demand
an eighthour dav.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-08-08
OLD ACTOR is DEAD.

New York. Aug, S.--John Stublcy,
So years old, tragedieene, who played
with Edwin Booth. Edwin Forest and
Laura Keene, Is dead OF infrmities
incident to age. He was born in Bos-
ton became an actor and devoted
himself 10 tragedy and old school
uelodrama He was a fayorite In
"Bizare." Jack Cade' The Duke 3
Motto" and the Shakespeare TRACED
les. He was six feet tall and of pow
erful build
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-08-08

does not become final except throus
the act OF the petitioner. six months
or a year later would also be an ad.
vantage Many reconciliatioDs nigh;
which are prevented now by the d.
vorce becoming final Immediately az.
ter 81 is granted"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19
A cHIlDREN'S DAY.

The word Christmas is the signal
to lay aside the cares and worries of
our too worldly life, and take on the
spirit of the child. We have formed
our impression of Christmas from our
early childhood. We like to gather
round the beautiful tree and join our
voices with the children in songs OF
Peace on earth and good will toward
men"
Christmas is celebrated in honor OF
the Babe of Bethlehem in honor of
Him who in the fullest years of wisest
manhood, pointed to the child as an
example for the purest man and said:
"Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven
What would the world be without
Christmas. the children. Santa Claus
and the many other things. the lowell
est Of life, that we associate with
Christmas? At this time the world
is filled with peace Evil and hatred
stink away to leave love and kind
ness The master of all literature in
his great masterpiece says that at
Christmas the universe moves in peace
for so hallow'd and so gracious is
the time
We all love Christmas. And when
it comes we all wish we were children
again, and wishing this, we become
children in spirit.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19
THE UNITED STATES NAVY.

The United States navy is second
only to that of Great Britian. The
efforts of Germany to surpass the
United States in her attempt to rival
Great Britain have not met with great
success but at the present rate OF
building ships Germany will surpass
the United States within a decade.
Great Britain has total of 472
ships, with 2SS large guns, while the
United States has 152 ships with 1856
large guns. Germany follows with
2O9 ships. of . smaller calibre guns.
France and Japan have fourth and
fifth places respectively, and Japan
is rapidly oyertaking her European
rival.
England has eleven Dreadnaughts,
while the United States and Germany
each have four. Germany has navy
in construction that will surpass that
of the United States by 100000 tons
displacement, and will be more than
half as large as that of Great Britain
When the dreadnaughts ordered by
the three chief nations are completed
England having twenty-seven will re-
tain the lead Germany will be second
with seventeen. and the United States
will follow with ten.
The United States is now second,
and while it is not desired to enlarge
a navy for unfair purposes. or to go
to any unwarranted means for re-
attaining second place. consistent
expansion of the navy should be fol-
lowed
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19
INCREASE THE ASSESSMENT.

The continual cry or the city of
Columbia is for money. Many are the
issues that have been defeated in the
City Council solely because of the
citys poverty. Many proposed plans
for the betterment of the city have
been cast aside because it was facing
bankruptcy. All cities are continually
wanting money. but with Columbia,
the ailment seems to be more chronic
The city collector has suggested that
the tax assessment of the city be re-
adjusted. He says that the assess
ment in Columbia today is little or no
more than it was eight or ten years
ago. and that the city, therefore, is
not receiving any more income from
property than it was at that time.
The only increase is in the merchants
advalorem tax and the increase due TO
the building that has been going on.
This being the case, how is it to
be expected that the city should be
in any other condition than that of
continual Indebtedness? The expenses
of the city have increased while the
money with which to pay them has
remained practically stationary.
The needs of Columbia are many,
and the need of money for some of
the institutions and departments al
ready established is still more urgent
Columbia has TO have money. and bu,
little more can be borrowed. The
water and light bond issue almost eN
hausts the city's limit, as set by law
1t is not necessary to suggest or urge
that extreme or heroic methods be
used. for raising the money. The
city has money that rightfully belongs
to it in the pockets of every property
owner. All that is requird is raising
the assessment, something that should
have been done years ago. The prop
erty in the town is worth many times
what is was several years ago, and
yet the assessment remains the same
All the money that the city needs
for current expenses and for pro
posed Improvements could be obtained
by this plan.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19

roads have been great city-builders,
and there is no more phenomenal
growth than is now going on in our
great western country.
In Colonial times there were only
about twenty chartered cities. Today
there are more than 1900. The
charters of the colonial period were
issued by the king. and in the early
state period by special acts of the
legislature. But in the latter part of
the nineteenth century there was such
a demand for city charters that the
legislatures were forced to make spe-
cials laws for the chartering of cities.
In Missouri, cities are divided into
four classes, and any city desiring to
do so may incorporate like any other
corporation. The statutes providing
for this charter are made to apply
to cities of certain population, and a
series of laws form the charter of any
of these cities. The legislature can
not enact any special laws relating
TO any one of these cities, but may
make general statute which will ac-
tually apply to only one of them.
The problem OF city government is
one of the most complex of modern
American political science. 1t is diff
ferent from the government of the
cities of any other nation because it
is based on enumerated powers; that
is, the city has only those powers
that are specifically granted to it by
the statutes forming its charter, while
in Europe the cities have residuary
powers. or all powers not denied to
them.
The future decades will see great
increase in cities both in numbers
and in population. The large city is
growing rapidly in America. For in
stance, one eighth of the entire urban
population OF the United States is
centered in New York City.
But American institutions will
be perfected in city government as
they have in national governmnt, and
the future American city will find
itself the equal of the best governed
city in Europe.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19
Mark Twain.

Mark Twain.
We knew you well, dear Yorick of the
West,
The very soul of large and friendly
jest,
That loved and Knocked the broad gro
tesque OF things
In this New World where all the folks
are kings.
Your breezy humor cleared the air
with sport
OF shams that haunt the democratic
For even where the sovereign people
rule.
A human monarch needs royal fool.
Your native drawl lent flavor to your
wit;
Your arrows fingered, but they always
hit;
Homeric mirth around the circle ran,
But left no wound upon the heart of
man.
We knew you kind in trouble, brave
in pain,
We saw your honor kept without a
stain;
We read this lesson OF our Yorick's
years.
True wisdom comes with laughter and
with tears.
Henry VanDyke.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19
MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT.

Don't put off until after Christmas
what you can do before. No one wants
to go home and have his vacation
spoiled knowing that he left a lot of
unfinished work behind him and that
after his return to school he will be
loaded to make up
Don't take your books home with
you. Don't let that be necessary.
Vacation isn't given for study. Take
rest. but earn the rest before you
take it.
Only few more days are left.
fore you take it.
Really it is surprising how much can
be done in a day.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19
TENDENCY TOWARD CITIES.

When the Federal Constitution was
formed in 1889. there were only six
cities with population of 5000 or
more. Today there are approximately
Goo. The total population of cities OF
this size in 1890 was 1872 .OO0. Today
it will total more than 50iOOO,OOO
This great increase in urban popula.
ton is to be accounted for by the
change of American industries from
almost purely agricultural TO manu-
featuring and commerce. The rail
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19
Viewpoints.
Permanent Student Organization.

Permanent Student Organization.
Editor the Missourian:-In the
Viewpoint column of the Missourian
of December 16, | discussed plan for
the permanent and centralized organi-
zation of the student body. This plan
was suggested as an ideal. which,
while practicable, should be applied
gradually.
Many of the most careful thinkers
in the University agree with Presi-
dent Hill that for time at least each
student activity should be governed
by committee composed of faculty
members, representing the Board of
Curators, and of students represent.
ing the student body.
The suggested plan could be applied
this year to this extent: that next
semester the president of the student
body could be elected for next year
and he could appoint the student
members of the committees, selecting
a member of each committee to rep
resent it in his cabinet. Electing the
president as suggested, the voters
would include the outgoing seniors in
stead of the incoming freshmen and
there would be time for a careful con-
sideration of the candidates
The members of the committees
would be more carefully selected by
a president directly responsible to the
students than by hurry-up meeting
of the students, and the committee
could begin active work the first of
the school year. Through the cabinet
meeting regularly thorough cooper.
alton of the different activities could
be effected which has long been de-
sired by students. alumni and faculty.
Awaiting the development of man
suitable to act as business manager
for all the student activieis. each ac-
tivity could be managed by man Sc
lected by the committee.
DON G. MAGRUDER.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19

The debating season at other uni
versities has commenced Nebraska
has already won two debates in the
Five cornered league" One was
from Wisconsin, the other from Hi.
nois. Iowa also won from Wisconsin.
The subject of the debates was the
question of the closed shop. Iowa has
won from Wisconsin six consecutive
years.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19
Will Hike for Christmas Tree

The boys of the University Elemen-
tary School will go out today for a
hike in the woods. They will also
get Christmas tree to decorate for
their Christmas exercises. c. F..
Loomis. assistant principal of the
school, will accompany them.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19

To aid the women of the University
Of Washington who may be in need of
money, an organization of undergradu-
ates has been formed to raise money
to lend to such students. The money
is raised by college dances, and is
loaned without interest to those who
need it,
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19
At Other Colleges

Illinois freshmen have to wear green
headgear during the winter weather.
The class has adopted green toque
as the official style.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19

Nearly one hundred are out for base.
ball practice at Illinois University.
Last year $50 candidates were working
during the winter months at that in
stitution.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19

The girls at the University of Utah
have presented a sanitary fountain to
the university. The money for the
fountain was raised by making and
selling pennants.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19

All kinds of Christmas decorations
at Smiths Grocery SO
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19

Ladies' Purses for Xmas gifts al
Henninger's. -
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19

Sterling silver cigarette cases at
Henninger's. SO
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19

Buy one of those handsome I'm.
brellas for Xmas gift at Henninger's s
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19

Sterling silver card eases at Hen
iinger's. =.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19
For Fire and Tornado Insurance see
Alba T. Fountain. as

STERLING silver cigar cases at
Henninger's. 80
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19

We will care for your auto and keen
from freezing. IS
VESTS GARAGE
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-12-19

All kinds OF Christmas decorations
at Smiths Grocery. A=
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-01
.aI1E ISLE OF DEAD SHIPS
By CRITTENDEN MARRIOTT
By CRITTENDEN MARRIOTT
isos. ~ Crittenaea Marriott


I straight as a homing bird-to here! the
exact place where he had left his gold
and his boat And Vet, after all. IN is
not quite so marvellous as Il seems
since he could hardly have kept her
anywhere except up this channel, and
We have been following the line OF il
for miles"
Can We get away on herY',
- certainly All OF US. and more, too.
II necessary
weed -
We won't go through it. Wen 20
under It. The weed isn't thick, YOU
know-only few feet at most. it grows
on top or the water, which Is two miles
deep here. and wei simply dive under
Dorothy shuddered. Go under the
water. you mean?'' she questioned.
on! Frank, IS il safe2"
SAFE Surely Z have been down
MANY time in boats much like this
II COURSE won't deceive yoU-accidents
are always possible. but there is really
little risk, r the machinery works we'll
And We can't tell about that til We try
Don't be afraid. dear God has been too
good 10 Us to let it all come 20 naught
now
Il M not afraid, Frank Pm not afraid
anyN 1ere with Vgu my king of men 90
Coward had something 10 saw to this
Dut II ~ scarcely worth setting down
lovers condolences seldom are. BY and
by ne started up Tn afraid We're as
mad one way as those peonle on the
gaIeon are IN another" he smiled. I'm
wasting valuable time that should De
used getting YOU out OF this before
oFoes ands US He's sure to be look
Ing I'D This place very soon- -
A thought struck Dorothy. oh. those
poor people, she exclaimed. Cant
you take some Of their gold for them.
HoWard2 A little money viii mean So
much 70 the JOyCes- They are too old
70 50 TO work egain, and
II would come IN rather handy with
me- too- But don't see By George
4es- 1 think ] do Let's look He
Owed down again into the body OF the
submarine and son reappeared. his face
radiant
There is about FIVE tons OF detsch-I
cried iOyously- we can take il out.
and put gold in It's pIace-two million
doli1TS worth II YOU viii wait here.
III go and tell the others Maybe they
are tired enough 10 listen 70 reason
They wereI Howard found them all
sitting glumlv on the deck OF the gall
leon. glazing despairingly at a great
from the hold one hy one they had
dropped their loads and sank down
where they stood when. with Increasing
a-earlness. the situation had AZ last
1aWned upon them When Howard aD-
preached. they did not heed him further
than 70 cast savage glances in his d.
-ec-iOu- Then they returned 10 con-
temptation OF the sold.
Howard understood the situation with
put words You OuEhtn1t 10 have
worked 50 hard. % ne observed IN a >nat-
Ter Of fact tone. You. especially, T
Joyce And YOU. Ms Joyce. YoU'U feel
his tomorrow But now that you have
gotten all the gold up here. I'm glad {
10 tell YOU that I've got "A boat outside
hat viii carry US. and just about this
AFRAID well have 20 a 4aud0n.'
TN n 10 m
much gold besides-say third OF q (
The Continuation OF This story VIII 4
BE Found In TomOrroW's
Issue of The Times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-01
A Boomerang Birthday Party.

7 OW the twins found out that yes
~ terday was the Tfcklemouse's
birthday, without his knowing
Il, IS still a mystery.
Wien they went upstairs 70 bed last
I night, Davy and DOrfy carried under
their arms some interesting packages,
carefully done Up In white tissue paper
and holly ribbons saved from the Christ
mas tree These they slowed away un-
der their pillows, but the big round
package they put carefully away IN the
lower drawer OF the dresser. Then they
said their prayers and popped into bed,
wondering IL they could get to sleep be-
fore the TicklemOuse came.
But when the Mouse did come. he had
TO tickle them over and over before they
reused enough TO realize he had arrived
at last He was gazing thoughtflIiv
OFT al the moon when Davy and DQrfv
slipped out Of bed and crept softly I'd
behind him.
His sharp little ears tv-ftched a blr
but he gave no sign OF hearing them and
jumped ~ Just as surprised manner
as even the twins could have wished
when they whispered Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday, Mr. TickIemouser'
Their coming hadn't surprised him a
particle, but their words certainly did.
How in the world did you know Il was
my birthday he squeaked.
Tee. hee"' EigEled Dorfy. Don't Won
wish YOU knew and scamDerinr back
to their beds they got out the little white
packages and laid them In the Ian Of
the astOuished Mouse
For M TickIem0usa--' To our Dear
Friend TickIemOuseT end so on read the
rudely printed labels the twins had
worked hard over those labels and the
Ticklemouse knew &c. He looked Tor a
moment as If he were going To cry. and
indeed the tears did stand IN his shining
eyes Till he dashed them away and
opened The first package
w hat A cheese sandwich why.
my dears, my dears. you knew exactly
what I wanted. didn't vou7~
He nibbled at it daintiiy before wrap |
ping IL I'D and putting it into his pocket. /
Davy jumped for JOY; the cheese sand !
Wich had been his idea-
The Mouse united the next parcel
" Why. aren't these splendid. What are
they for-tooth puHinEe-
lie hold up the new tweezers and
DoTfy bIushed uith pleasure
NO. Nj TfckIemoUSe. they're 10 r-7r7 \
cats whiskers out with You told Us i
once about the proving cats prviuu
your doors open and sticking their heads
IN at you, Just when you had settled
down 10 read the morning paper. Well
saw these tweezers in a store window.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-01

! and thought you'd like a pair TO pull out
their whiskers with
Bless my hearth squeaked the
Mouse How thoughtful and he patted
her by way OF thanks. The twins nestled
elise beside him while he opened the
other packages. delighted TO see how
happy he vas over each one. At last
Davy opened the bottom dresser drawer.
took something out. removed the wrap
pings and touched II with a lighted
match. It was a lovely sight, twinkIing
with its sixteen red candles In the
center was a little mouse carved out OF
cheese.
What. whstt' cried the TfckIemouse.
shifting the air as Davy bore the birth
day cake toward his chair You don't
tell me you've gone and It's per
fectly beautiful and the Mouse wiped
his eyes again Where did you ever
get such a beauty7"
we bought it AT the bakery Dorfy
told him. we saved our money and
got Il without telling anybOdy-the can
dies, too. We didn't know how old you
we're. 50 We called It Just sweet six
teen-H
'The hired man Whitfield out the
-ttEf.7r AtiDA-=f a4At0 ltr1F1s ne Wtit-
ties awfuiiy well. and gave him seven
cents for it
"Sh-h-h,'' whispered his sister. tell
ing how much things cost isn't polite
But the Mouse did not hear her. lie
had run across 90 the dresser and
Jumped up into the chair. fumbIing in
The top drawer
Here's something in token Of my un-
dying Affection ne said fondIy- And
think this IS the incest birthday party
a TickIemOuse ev=- I'D. even II IL is a
boomerang
What's a Soomerang2-' asked the
puzzled twins.
It's someth Hg that you part with.
only 10 find Il coming hack 70 yOu.'-
said The Mouse with a smile ITS al
WAYS been a habit Of mine 70 give other /
folks presents on my birthday. you see. I
7 never got any Of mr. own before. It's /
always been celebration enough for me /
Just TO be alive"
He broke a CrUmb OF frostinK OF the /
cake and smacHed his lips II your 1
promise not to open your presents Till 4
morning. nv deaTs. vel have a fast 4
right now and III tell you stories Till 4
suu-up-'
yyalzFn the twins just before breakfast, /
she found their beds strewn with mys-
-eTi0uS cake crurQbs and odd little pack
ages CIaSped tightly II heir chubby
hands, and the smell OF toasted cheese
hung family about the quiet nursery /
Mr. TicklemOuse's birthday feast was
1verl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-01

The Continuation Of This story VIII
BE Found In TomOrrow's
Issue of The Times