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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-04
s1oo,ooo,ooo TO FEED RATS.
They Eat Variety Of Foods and Live
Almost Anywhere.

They Eat Variety of Foods and Live
Almost Anywhere.
The brown rat is practically omniv-
[orous. Its bill of fare includes seeds
and grains Of all kinds, flour, meal, and
flood products made from them; fruits
land garden vegetables, mushrooms,
bark of growing trees, bulbs. roots,
stems, leaves, and flowers of herba-
lceous plant eggs, chicks, ducklings,
young pigeons, young rabbits, milk.
fish. frogs, and mussels. This great
variety of food explains the ease with
which rats adopt themselves to almost
any environment.
Experiments show that the average
quantity of grain consumed by a full
grown rat is fully two ounces a day,
and half-grown rat eats about as
much as an adult. Fed on grain, rat
eats 45 to so pounds year, worth
about 60 cents if wheat, or $3.50 if
oatmeal. Fed on beefsteaks worth 25
cents pound, or on chicks or squads
with much higher prospective value,
the cost of maintaining rat is pro-
portfonately increased. Granted that
more than half the food of rats is
waste, the average cost of keeping one
rat is still upward of 25 cents year.
If an accurate census of the rats of
the United States were possible, a re-
sonably correct calculation of the min.
imum cost of feeding them could be
made from the above data. If the
number of rats supported by the peo-
pie throughout the United States were
no more than equal to the number of
domestic animals of the farms-horses,
cattle. sheep and hogs-the minimum
cost of feeding them would be upward
Of $10O,0OO,OOO year. To some such
enormous total every farmer, and
every householder who has rats upon
his premises, contributes SHARE
Popular Mechanics. -
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-04
A Course in Solid Geometry

A meeting of students who desire to
have course in Elementary Solid Ge-
ometry for the removal of entrance
condition or for other similar purposes
is called in Room A Ac., third floor,
at p. M, Saturday, October 8.
1t is important for every one inter-
ested in course in Solid Geometry to
be present. Hours for regular meeting
will be selected at this time. The time
selected by those present will not be
changed on account of conflicts of stu
dents not present.
No other effort will be made this
year to provide for students having a
condition in Solid Geometry.
E. K. Hedrick.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-04
Snake-killing as a Trade.

Few OF lndia's "Rikki Tiki Tavies"
have such record in snake killing as
that of Leon Case. known as Pere la
Vlpere' who kills vipers in the forest of
Fontainebleau. He has just been TAX
ing rest after an arduous season
during which he has killed nearly 700
snakes. His average for a year is
about 500. He sleeps on a mattress
made OF viper skins, and it is said that
he has been bitten so many times that
he no longer suffers.-Fur News.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-04
ER'S
AERoPLANE AS CHRISTMAS TOY.
German Manufacturers Sending Money
To Home and Foreign Markets.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3-The Ger
mans astutenss in seizing new idea
or furnishing the public with a novelty
is evidenced in the toy market, and the
miniature aeroplane is now being man
ufactured in large numbers to meet
the general demand of juveniles. 1t is
expected to be the leading Christmas
toy. The enthusiasm over aeronautics
in Germany, France, England, America
and other countries gave the German
toy manufacturer welcomed oppor-
tunity of deluging home and foreign
with this unique device.
Consul General Bywater, at Dresden,
says that the German trade in the toy
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-04

The Missourian Is making special
rate of $500 for the school year to all
students. The paper will be mailed
to your home folks or delivered to any
part Of Columbia. You may subscribe
at the Missourian office or leave your
at Academic Hall.
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FOR SALE

A number Of first class street paving
taxbills in amounts from one hundred
to two thousand dollars. These tax
bills are first lien on the property im-
proved, bear eight per cent interest
and are personally guaranteed by me.
They are splendid investments, being
absolutely safe. I also have some
good interest bearing notes secured
by first mortgage on real estate for
sale.
]. A. STEWART,
Exchange National Bank Bldg.
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For Sale.

7-room, two-story house, good barn
and seven lots on gravel street. Price
$500. Will carry big amount.
95-acre farm, all tillable, 7-room,
frame house, cellar, barn 40 by 4S,
henhouse, meathouse, good fences, 4
springs, plenty fruit, one-half mile of
gravel road, 5 miles from Columbia.
Will carry $4,000 two years, per cent.
Price $36 an acre. w
w. H. GOLDSBERRY,
Rooms 403-4 Elk Bank Bldg. Phone
57S-Black.
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Football Season Tickets.

Will be on sale all this week at
the Coop, Missouri Store, Hatton &
Knight, and Harshe's. A $3.50 ticket
for $3.50. There are still three big
games besides Rolla. Buy a ticket and
save q dollar. ~
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-04
Marriage Licenses Issued.

The following marriage licenses
nave been granted since last Saturday:
George Kelly and Clara Cooper; Roy
Ashlock and Nettie Shryock. All live
in Columbia.
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aeroplane bids fair to rank high. Ger.
'many's toy trade aggregates $4,000. 900
annually.
Board Meeting Tonight.

The Board Of Stewards of the Meth
odist church will hold its regularly
monthly business meeting in the pas
tors study tonight at 1880 O'Clock.
Every member of the board is urged to
be present at this meeting.
80 j. A. STEWART. President.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-04
For Rent.

Offices in the modern and up.todate
Thilo building. corner Broadway and
Hit street. Excellent location and all
modern conveniences. SEQ US for
other rental property.
Fer Sale.
120 acres of land within 2 miles Of
Columbia at a bargain, can make easy
terms.
Jas. G. Holcombe & Co.
205.206 Thilo Bldg. Phone 705
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-04

FOR SALE - AN EIGHT-ROOM
house, in good repair; lot 6S by 157
feet, granitoid walk, water in front,
sewer in alley, close in, $500. A
great bargain. Must sell Immediately.
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WANTED-A BARN IN VICINITY
of 116 College Avenue, suitable for
keeping an auto. Apply to 116 Col
lege Avenue.
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WANTED AT ONCE-A SINGLE
man to deliver milk. Must be good
mixer. F. L. Austin.
Phone S04 or 1860.
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FOR RENT-THIRTEEN ROOM
house, all modern, in ideal location ad-
Joining University campus. Apply Ira
T. G. Stone, Central Bank.
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Want Advertisements.

24oo advertisement
by 10000 people Rates line FOR
line foreaeh subsequent insertion
S.
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FOR RENT-TWO LARGE, LIGHT,
newly papered rooms at the Y. w. C.
A. house, at 900 Lowry.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-10-04

DESIRABLE MODERN FURNISH
ed rooms, on first floor, three blocks
from campus near University farm for
rent to young men. Price $40 per
month. sol College avenue.
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2 FURNISHED ROOMS FOn RENT
close to University. Apply Batterton
& Belcher. Phone 725.
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Let Alba T. Fountain insure your
property. Five good companies. =.
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WANTED-A FIRST-CLASS MAN
to work at kothwell
Gymnasium from to 4, Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday.
W. G.. MANLY.
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LOST-AN SINGH SLIDE RULE
with name, G. B. Shuck on case. Re
turn to 1112 Paquin St or call 1885,
Green.
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FOR RENT-SPLENDID NEW z
room modern brick house. Never
been occupied. Large lot. Only $50
per month. ]. A. Stewart, Elk. Nat.
Bank Bldg.
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WANTED-A UNIVERSITY STU
dent desires to wait on table for board.
Address IL" care of Missourian.
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FOR SALE-A DAVENPORT, AL
most new, for $40. Call at 8O3 Col
lege avenue.
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TWO ROOMS FOR RENT-ONE
on first and one on second floor, house
modern, at 602 Locust, Corner Sixth.
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TYPEWRITERS-FO SALE OR
rent. Reasonable terms. w. ]. Nc
Raven. care of Gordon Hotel.
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FOR RENT-ONE OFFICE ROOM
in Novel; Building.
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Dancing lessons given by a student.
-S13 Range Line.
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FOR RENT-THE CENTRAL no,
tel on Broadway, either furnished or
unfurnished. Apply to ]. A. Stewart
or ]. M. Batterton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-11-09
EDITORIAL COMMENT.
The Tyranny Of the Labor Trust.

tLeWlStUn JOuTIidi)
The strike of the Labor Trust against
the express company trust in New York
city continus to spread. Sympathetic
strikes are declared. and the chief suffer
ing is imposed on the innocent Class
tyranny q few weeks ago threatened the
existence of the French republic, but
BRAND has won against socialistic his-
turbers. The boycott by Standard OH
and other trusts Is just as lawless as thc
sympathetic strike. We are gaining
much in regulation of cap1talistic mono
noly. 1t is now imperative that the mons
in The streets be prevented so far as IS
possible by growth Of kindly ana just
spirit between 'the worker and ms EN-
plovcr, but by the strong arm OF thc Ia"
if necessary, The man who wants 10 pe'
free even if he isn't in a trust, cohtemhS
such combinations of capital anu lapor
ne seel, to dictate and tyrannize the con-
fitions under which production shail W
conducted. The strikers in Ne" 1oih
insist that nobody shall have riSht |"
work in the express business nniess nc
INV. tribute to a trust and Identifies hiih-
e.tf Herewith. AS less than Ten per
cont NJ American workers are III d ''"'t
Tim s,mpathetic strike is Il demand Una,
,ha tar nor cent. organized shan oicta''
ia the ninety per cent. unorgaliliZeo-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-11-09
This Weeks Business cond;t;ons

1he optimist finds plenty for CON.
"'"'u'ltioh t. IN the course Of trade. and
thc ptSslmlSt sees naught to confirm
ms religion. The fact that irnproy..
lnent in the volume of commercial
ia''SuttlonS is SLOW at Il time when
money market factors do not favor
RAPID expansion in forward commit
nentS. while merchants and nanufac-
turerS show extreme caution in all new
undertakings tends to insure stabil
lty in our industries and 10 pave the
months to come. Day to day business
is active, and inquiries Involving de-
liy"fics in 1911 are slowly unfolding.
especially in the metals trade, with the
indications suggesting that just as
soon as the money used for crop finan-
cling returns to reserve cities there will
be substantial gain in general mer-
camille operations. Railroad gross
earnings are heavy, ana while net re-
surplus avaiiabl" for dividends is in
excess of requirements. Bank clear
inSS ar, growing, October totals for all
cities presenting an increase Of per
cent aS compared with the same time
last Year; commercial failures are
snail in number. contra stcd with those
~ al Il ,,, H.. l,,,t J.
years, and Il steady decrease in the
number Of idle freight cars is noted.
Stock market conditions continue to
reflect a feeling Of confidence in tinan-
cial circles. regarding the course of
money and business Rates for both
call and time money are firmcr than
they were a week ago, with the outlook
favoring stiff quotations for the rest
Of the year. while commercial paper
quotations practically are almost at a
prohibitive level for the ordinary mer-
cantiie borrower. Merchants who bor-
row on commercial paper may as we'll
make up their minds, however, that
they will not be able to secure much
accommodation below 50. per cent. for
a Long time TO come. Sterling eX-
change in New York is lower. and fl
nancial conditions in London have i'm
proved TO degree that leads to talk
of SuiG imports.
Oar merchandise export trade is i'm
proving. bu. this country is not yet in
a position TO secure gold abroad except
in the form of loans or for securities
sold to fore igners. The turn of the
tide IL our foreign commerce, never
til elesS. is a welcome development that
eventually will havr most important
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-11-09
- -
MAKING OF A DANCER.
Long Hours Of Practice and Re-
hearsaIs end Exciting Discipline.

Each note of dancing is taught by
an expert. by and by the child dancer
makes progress ana her work becomes
NOR" difficult and cxacting. At least
she may have to practice for three
hours in the morning, attend re-
hearSal all the afternoon and dance in
the two ballctS at night
From this it will be easily seen that
thc girl must be absolutely physically
fit and that there is no time for pad
dihS about or pleasure or self in
dulG"ncc. 1t i an absolutely true
thing to say that the ballet brings M
the most hard working, honest and
clean living class Of girls in the world.
The discipline is such that it cxacts
with an iron hand the most stole self
control. Promotion is slow and tedious
and is only earned by Il very literal
sweat of the brow The girl has to
work her way painfully and aborious-
~ from the back to the front row. As
child she begins at a few shillnes
week and in due time works up to
thc front row at CO per week. Then
II Shc mas not wasted her time if shc
mas given all her thoughts and an her
energies to her profession, she be-
comes an understudy. But this is
not until she is practically movement
perfect.
Fred Farren tells how young man
once came to him and told him that
1houSh ne had never danced ha was
very anxious to go on the stage and
asked how long it would take him to
learh 20 dance. And this was the re-
ply:
am not quite sure. have been
at it for "a hours and haven't finished
learning yet"
81 niue girl may join the Al
hambra school at the age Of six and
sun be learning to dance % years
later.
Could there possibly be harder
than this"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-11-09
CHICAGO School Official Boasts.

The annual report Of the president
OF Chicago's school board is interest
ing reading 1t, first of all, shows the
effectiveness of espionage of children
to see that all who are of school age
attend school and, thanks to preven-
ton OF truancy, there is a gratifying
decrease of illiteracy. 1t shows that
the enrolment and attendance are
HOW the largest within the life of the
public schools. There has been a de-
crease of 2236 boys and girls from the
population of children between the
ages of II and 16 looking for work and
there has been the return Of $3.50 boys
and girls to public and private schools
through the persistence and alertnesS
of the truant officers. The president
pays a high compliment to the woman
superintendent of Chicago schools,
Mrs. Ella Flagg Young. and declared
that Chicago schools are now working
under the most effective conditions
found anywhere in the United States.
This statement probably will be
challenged in many cities but
the results in detail show the
standard to be high. and while
We doubt the enthusiastic claim of
Windy City school official. We are glad
to see the Western metropolis on the
right road Women elsewhere have
proven invaluable as school workers.
AS rule they are more conscientious
iE their work and more in sympathy
with the pupils, but also as rule it
has been found that better results
have been obtained by the co-opcra
ton Of wolnan's tact and devotion
with mans predilectiun for results.
We presume that Chicago is doing
mighty well in educational endeavor
in these days but wc'll bet a four
dollar wooden p!ow that President
Orion could come cast of Boston and
get some new IDEAS worth incorporat-
ing in his system.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-11-09
AVlATOR'S DEATH TOLL.
Flying Has Cost % Lives in 10
Months Time.

In 10 short months - men have sacri
need themselves on the altar Of the new
science of aviation. The victory over the
elements has not been won without the
payment of heavy toll, but each of tn,
martyrs will be rcvered in the future as
one OF the heroes in the conquest of the
air. Va ''''
Of those comprising the death toll.
none Will achieve greater fame thar
hcorees Chavez. the intrepid Peruvian
aviator who astonished the world by his
fearless flight over the snow-clad Aims
dotted with glaciers and crevases-that
yaWned with open jaws for the daring
aeriallst who in few minutes made fhe
Journey that had taken Caesars legation
fortnight.
For four days Chevez, who DESPITE his
:" years of age had defeated many more
experienced aviators in the contest for
altitude honors, fought for life bnt The
penalty of his defiance had to he maid
and ne at last succumbed, diving Sent
= as result of injuries received from n
sudden fall after the completion Of the
worst portion of the journey,
In our own land only one has pive,
ms ms, lie for the new science, and he a
ooy' Eugene Speyer of San Francson
y, a,ad az read In the papers of the wonderfnI
IlSnts ! or Pauihan. Brookins, the Wrights
Curtiss, willard and others who had az
.lacted mention In the press. Determin.
60 70 De IN the forefront he built 4 gill
@ VT ipe framework Of an aeroplant mi
iius the propellins power. and made sew
erdi tlps from a hill near the CITY. Rn+
'"e aas sudden gust Of wind caught
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-11-09

the glider from the side and dashed him
to his death on the ground below.
Two brothers have given their iivcs
within IL month. July ~ Daniei hihcl'
fell from his Farman biplanc ana re-
ccivcd iniuuies from which he fater died.
Twenty -four days jatef ms u'' "
brother Nicholas. while flying IN m"-
chine OF the same type, was dasheu "
the ground and III stdnt deaf m
or the long list two have beer tne Wv
tins of their own Inventions NJ. hoeiiy'
an Austrian enthusiast, had bhiH ~
acroplanc III which he had great CONF
dencc. While demonstrating IT on jan
=, before Il group Of admiiin5 friendN' ~
lost control ana fell TO his death. .'ih
weeks later. over the same grounds an
inventor named IOSelcy was kliicd "hii
operating his own invention.
All England mourns tie death of Hon.
Charles stewart Rolls, scion OF lcadinS
family who was the first aviator ~
channel, Il flight that stole some of the
glory from Bleriot's remarkable night
from Calais to Dover Rolls was one OF
the star performers at the meet at
ROYAL Aero CLUB Of England. The break
ing of his rear horizontal ruddcr, caus-
ing loss Of control of his biplanc, DASHED
him to the ground, the first British sac
rifice to the new science
Ten countries have contributed To-
wards this list Of martyrs, France, the
worlds acknowledged leader IN tne SCI
cnco, leading with six. llelaSrahNe;
Michelin. Wachtcr, Poillot, Madiot and
Blanchard Germany mas contriDuteu
-four, Italy three, hungary and Belgium
two each and Spain, the United states
England, Netherlands and Russia one
each.
In ndition to these many deaths, seri1
Gus accidents have kept the ledders IN
the science ont of the air for frequent
rests. some of the escapes from dedth
being nothing short Of miraculous Prob
ably the Strangest and most wOnderf II
accident was that which bctcli captain
Dickson and Rene Thomas, the French
aviator when their biplaneS crashed 10
gethcr at Milan. Italy, at height OF
more than 100 feet, yet neither was serl-
ousv injured.
A. an illustration OF the luck Of the
game." Chcvez fell only 80 feet yet lost
his life, while at the i1tI.aI -. /
meet two aviators fell twice that dis
tnncc, yet Harmon eso aped with sleht
scratch on the right knee and Roc had
only a scalp wound from which he re-
covered In ~ hours.
The conquest of the air is rapidly be-
coming :. reality. but the victory is
aiearlv won. The - 1nfortunateS Will
quite likely he joined by others before
the close of the year, as they We're added
to the victims Of previous years but the
future will undoubtedly develop greater.
means Of stability and the pcrfccting of
safety devices for the aviators, result
ing IN the diminishing of the loss Of life
among the pioneers OF the new science
New Bedford Mercury.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-11-09
Cost of Country Fare.

Not long since writes farmer Ill
the metropolitan, Il lunched at u New
York restaurant. 1t was not the most
average in price. The menu card in
trrested me as new schedule of rates
would hold a railroad president As
a farmer / produced food similar to
that offered for sale and | knew what
was paid for it. 4 man likes to see
what is tackled on to the thing which
leaves his hand. Strawberries ana
cream were offered at twenty-five
cents. ] figured that IA quart of our
berries would uake about four dishes
Two eggs served in various ways cost
thirty cents. You paid eighty cents
for half chicken. Now my big fam
liy would feel poorly used if we served
less than four quarts of berries. We
could hardly keep good natured on
tour whole chickens For berries
aud chickens alone. therefore,. at
tres" restaurant prices we spend
%l0,io at single meal. If we charge
the prices printed on this card for the
salads and vegetables and other
thlneS which make our meal we
should have a cost of SIS, or over $50
q day. OF course my family is
large one and all are blessed with
good appetites | can buy food cheap
er at other city places, but if l take
the prices paid by at least 10000
people in New York the daily bread
FOR our family represents $50 or
more"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-11-09
Right Sort Of a Sentence,

Two boys in Kansas City, who were
convicted Of throwing eggs at pedes-
tria"s. were given an opportunity to
learn better by the president of the
beard of public welfare, William Volk-
or, who permitted them to choose
whether they would go to churcl! every
Sunday for six months or break rock
for 100 days. They unanimously de-
cidcd to attend church.
This certainly seems to be IL step in
the right direction. Should they miss
Il service during the six months,
they will be sent to Jail This gives
them 26 lessons in the study OF right
living. which may save them from fu-
turc prison careers if the pastor or
pastors make the most of their chance
to make = lasting impression upon the
Youths by prca ching in II manner
which will hold the boys interest and
It the same time fill their sermons
with the practical ideas of Christian
training which the Bible alone fur
niShcS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-11-09
But there are compcnsations.

But there are compensations. Th"
child who goes to the Alhambra goes
to a home She goes there as little
schoolgirl and is watched over ana
cared for and guarded against temp
tations and troubles as though she
lived with her parents.
She gees to profession Whlch pays
a salary-certain if SmalI-cNtrN Wceh
in the year Legitimate houses may
cIC.c. musical comedies may fan emo
ruses may be thrown suddenly out "i
employment in the middle of the sea-
son. but the ballet is eternal and IN"
wage whether paid in SovcrciSns or
shillngs, is absolutely ccrtain.-The
London.