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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
For a Spring Vacation.

To the Editor Of the University Missourian:
The students have been working
Tor two months now, without rest, and
the daily grind is beginning to work
on the strongest nerves. No end of
good would be accomplished if there
was granted a week vacation. The
authorities say they cannot spare the
time. There are tifty-two weeks in
he year and out Of that large num-
Der. one small week would not be
missed.
After three months in the fall, a
Christmas vacation is considered alb
solutely necessary, yet how much
more do we need a rest from our
laborS in the spring. \ fever of lassi-
;udc creeps into our bones and into
our brains. Our whole being is filled
with a strange listlessness which we
cannot get away from. There is moth
ing. we fear. which can cure our poor
WORKOUT bodies except a spring vaca
tiOn. L. W.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
The Fels Address.

To the Editor Of the University MissourIan:
Columbia was visited Sunday by
Joseph Fels. noted in two of the
worlds greatest nations for his efforts
toward the abolition OF poverty. An
audience which strained the capacity
Of the auditorium of the Agricultural
Building listened to Mr.. Fels's story
In dealing with a doctrine OF this sort
its advocate should present facts, not
theories. and no statement should be
made that cannot be sUbstantiated.
Largely. doubtless, Mr.. Fels presented
facts. yet he went out of his way to
diSparage the work of another move
ment organized for the ameliOration
OF poverty and crime This shows a
weakness on his part, and tends to
a loss OF faith in his sincerity No
/ Christian minister endeavors to lead
his flock Heavenward by discrediting
the efficacy of the doctrines of other
denominations or sects. Neither
should Mr.. Fels try to disparage the
efforts Of other organizations which
are working for the ameIioration or
the wrongs of humanity.
Stick to your doctrine on its merits
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
WHAT THE PAPERS SAID
IN 1890 AND IN 1900
Ten Years AGO.

The seniors of the university have
given up the idea OF a class day this
year.
Missouri defeated kemper Saturday
in the first baseball game Of the sea
son by score of 20 to ).
The posts for the new electric llghtS
on the campus are up. There are
two in front of Academic Hall and
one at the lower end OF the quad
rangle.
The library OF the agricultural de
partment has been increased this
spring by the purchase Of 300 new
books.
For the first time in its history the
enrolment in all departments OF the
university is now 1,2o4.
Several classes in fencing have
been organized at the university. II
is intended to have a fencing tOurna-
ment here as at the large Eastern
colleges.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

and maintain ii as is betitting its
chief educational head The most i'm
portant relation between the univer-
sity and the state is financial one.
The present revenues OF the state are
Inadequate for the needs OF the uni
versity. The appropriation Tor tie
University OF Missouri is far below
that Of most OF the universities OF the
Western tates. Yet Missouri stands
first in wealth and population of all
the states west of the Mississippi
river
If the amendment fails at the hands
of the voters OF Missouri it will be be
cause the people are not acquainted
with the needs and opportunities Of
the university. with its value and
advantages to them. 1t will be the
fault uf those whose duty is TO max"
them understand
Let us not permit the opportunity,
which will open up to the University
OF Missouri an era Of advancement
and permanent usefulness, to pass I'M
needed.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
A Model Husband.

The bridegroom of a year went
down to his office one day grinning
all over his face. All morning long
he hummed and whistled till his part
ner asked him what he'd had.
My wife told me this morning that
/ am a model husband" he answered
proudly.
Il don't call that much of com
pliment"
I'D like to know why not?"
Well. YOU just look that word
model up in the dictionary" was the
advice.
He did and this is what he read
'Model-A small pattern; a miniature
OF something on a larger scale. New
York Independent.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
Why "Math" Had Fewer Students.

\ professor OF chemistry was once
commiSerating the professor OF math-
ematics OF the fcwncss OF his stu
dents. and the latter. resenting the
implication that popularity was a
proof Of good teaching. replied: The
trouble with mathematics is that moth
ing ever happens. If. when an equa-
tion is solved it would blow up or
give off bad odor. | would get as
many students as you. E. f. Slosson
in the Independent
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
Cornell Opposes Finals"

The Cornell Daily Sun has recently
published an editorial entitled THE
Diabolical Idiocy OF Final Examina-
tionS." In this article the editor cites
an instance of shattered nerves of a
student of Cornell. due TO 'cramming''
for eXes, and states thar several such
cases have come 10 the Cornell infrn-
AIRY in the past. Final examinations
are denounced as unhealthy and un,
fair, and a strong Plea for grading
solely on class work IS made.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
A SIGNIFICANT WEEK..

This weeks record of Columbia for
doing things" is perhaps unparalleled
in many years. Monday nights 5
achievement of the Commercial club
was the initial step OF that organiZa.
tion for the systematic boosting" of
Columbia and OF Boone county. The
business man and the plain citizen
backed his faith in town and county
with coin for missionary work, and
substantial results may be locked for.
Tuesday ground was broken on Broad
way for the erection of business
building promised to be architectur,
ally abreast of what is termed
modern" ideas, and designed to sup,
ply special inducements to Columbia s
citizens to trade at home" y second
new business building was opened
Wednesday, 1t is equipped some
what in advance of what Columbia
has been accustomed tc-au indica
tion that dreamy days are passing,
"Wednesday also the Agricultural
ColIcg" missionaries started on tho!
lecture tour. In many towns. they
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
Twenty Years AGO.

The April number of the University
Argus will appear next Saturday.
A university football team was
organized last week from the various
departments of the university and is
supposed to consist of the best players.
The team will play every afternoon
against some one of the different de-
partment teams.
The juniors of the university have
adopted mortarS and canes; the
seniors a black straw hat with black
band and old gold edge. Freshmen
will decorate the quadrangle in straw
hats with their class cOlOrs on the
band.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
AUSTRALIAN EDITOR
PRAISES MISSOURIAN

The Journal. published at Sydney.
New South Wales. by X. NJ. MILAN. in
an editorial discussing professional
training for journalism, says:
The Americans have started TO
solve the problem. They are the IN
sane leaders of this alleged civilian
tion of ours. which fails to make civil
men of us They have started a
school of Journalism" at the Uni
versity of Missouri, and it looks we'll
on paper. The university confers but
one degree in journalism. and that Is
Bachelor OF Science lB. s. They re-
Quire fairly good education to start,
and the special things they teach. for
the degree. are the history and prln-
cipIes of journalism. comparative
journalism. reporting, newspaper cor
reSpundence, editorial writing, news
paper jurisprudence. illustrative art,
newspaper publishing. advertising and
newspaper administration. There are
a good many other things as well, but
that gives YOU some idea OF what a
journalist has to learn.
In our country we have nearly a
thousand newspapers, and only few
of them produce what you might call
literature. And yet. we are forever
blowing about the power of the press
as an educator But we have never
tried to educate the press. Missouri
is at it. and wish them luck.
This School of Journalism issues a
daily paper. the university Mis-
sourian,'' which is remarkably
clever, well-balanced. clean. well
printed. ably edited paper. 1t con-
tains lot of ads, and | wonder if
they are faxed. or paid for? It's a
four-page paper. and the display ads.
are numerous and well set The para
graph ads. are-Amercan. Here's
one:
Kansas. Kansas.
We'll | wonder who discovered Kan
SaS?
The rest of this | hate to tell,
But had rather be in HI
Than over on the Kansas side"
That's about songs of inspiration
that are for sale. and the verse strikes
the eye. wonder if the journalists
work AT case? Its good idea any
way, to Try and train journalists. Tor
God knows they need it. | wish they
would teach them to respond to TIL"
toast of The Press" which is so often
shamofully spoken 10 at our public
functions. Bat maybe the Americans
don't need that training. for they're
, devils to talli-SUme of them. Cool
luck to the university experiment any
way, and hope they turn out some
I great and good men.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
CLEAN UP THE TOWN.

Columbia should have cleanup
day.
Columbia has title worthy of a
much larger city. Why should the
citizens of The Athens of the West.
not take pride in the distinction?
Why should they allow filth to accum-
ulate in the streets and alleys of the
city?
Students from all over Missouri at
tend the university. They are the
future lawyers. doctors. journalists,
engineers. and farmers of the state.
Is it right that unhealthy and unclean
conditions should exist where repre-
Scntatives of the future generation
are forced 10 spend their college life?
Better begin To clean up now.
We recommend that the CONNER
yial club get a Princeton man FOR i,S
paid secretary.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
Thirty Years Ago.

The valedictorian for the senior
class of the University of Missouri
this year will be VIM. G.. Lovelace.
He will deliver an address on com
mencement day.
Richard A. Proctor. the distin-
guished English astronomer and
author, who is making a tour through
this country. will deliver Il series Of
lectures at the university. Th"S" lee
lures arc very Instructive and inter
eStins. and will doubtless prove o.
much benefit to those Interested in
astronomy at the university.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
THE FIRE PROBLEM.

Buildings burned in the United
States in 1907, if placed on lots OF 90
feet frontage. would line both sides
of street from Chicago to New
York" This statement was made by
DR.. W. Fl. Tolman. director of the
American museum OF safety and SAM
tation. before the society OF western
engineers in Chicago recently.
1t is estimated that the fire loss
equals nearly $l.5oo.ooo a day and
costs nearly i.5"G lives each day.
The United States geological survey
recently submitted figures which
showed that the p"rcapita loss IN
America is eight times as great as in
any country OF Europe.
The chief reason is undoubtedly the
predominance OF frame buildings and
defective construction and equipment.
In the large cities better building law,
are enforced. Sooner or later the
European type Of fr"prooi building
must take the place of III" present
type.
In towns like Columbia the problem
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
THE OPPORTUNITY.

The plan To submit by the initiative
TO the people of the state a constitu-
tional amendment providing for a tax
of three cents on the one hundred
dollar valuation for the support Of
the States university. presents def
mite work for every friend OF the insti-
tuition. Indeed. without the united
support Of those who understand the
situation a realization OF the oppor-
tunity will be impossible.
There are a great many facts con,
cerning the university that the people
OF this state must understand. In Tho
first place i: Is Important that they
recognize the fa.r that this university
* tho Srar-'~ university. and it Is
iu.nr-tsar- un r@- u,euio to sUpDor,
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
For a Generai-Activity Ticket.

To the Editor Of the University Missourian:
tember at a low rate. say So. and ad-
mtting bearer to all football, basket
ball. baseball games. field meets. glee
club concerts. debates. band concerts,
orchestra concerts, etc. would be a
step towards permanent and high en-
thusiasm in student activities.
The profit OF purchasing ticket in
September would act as an early i'm
pulse. STUDENT.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

The University OF Michigan alumni
of Kansas City held their first weekly
luncheon at the Baltimore hotel re-
Gently. A regular Friday luncheon
will be a permanent feature of the
club hereafter
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
M. U. AIumnus Gets Position.

l.. l.. Winan. a graduate in the
School of Engineering of the Univer-
sity of Missouri, has been employed
by the Fruitville Farms company, of
Howell county. Missouri. This com
pany owns 1,4oO acres OF land in
Oregon county and 10000 acres in
Howell county.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
Tire of Athletic Situation.

The alumni of Northwestern have
expressed their dissatisfaction of the
universitys bottom of the ladder"
position in athletics. At a recent
meeting OF alumni. a committee was
appointed to investigate and report
upon the siatuatiOn.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
Strict Rules for Cons"

The faculty at the University of
Wisconsin has published a strict set
of rules covering the subject of con-
ditions and failures. 1t is note
worthy that "con" exams have not
yet been done away with.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
Men IrY for Girls Parts.

One hundred and fifty men are try
ing out for girls parts in the Hares-
foot Dramatic club nt the University
OF Wisconsin.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
A Cartoon IrY-Out.

The kansan is holding a try-out for
students who desire to do cartoon
work for the college paper. The try
out is open to all students of the
university
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

LOST-i.ADIES' GOLD WATCH.
on Broadway. with initials IS. l.. L."
on back and fob with letter b" Re
turn 10 this Office.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

What makes the writer use the
first person singular So much?"
He gets a dollar word. and II
IS the shortest word ther" is."-Wash
ington Star.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

l.OST-BETWEEN HORTICTL.
ural and Agricultural Building, gold
watch and chain Return TO 1u3 Hit.
Reward.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

FOUND-GOLD BRACELET NEAR
Balance Rock. Finder may have same
by calling at this office and paying for
this ad
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
lew POINTS

Lrn" Uuivrr ity Ni->urrian i:v.t c"rtrihu-
tioItS on matters ui University and Columbia III
t"rr-t. II" nHm al IT," writer >hou Z ..ccornra!N
such letter. but Will not Il" printr'. Mess de
sired
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
Held a Mock Trial.

The Marshall Law Court at Iowa
recently held a mock trial in the
celebrated case, State VS.. Honeyberg
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
Freshmen Engineers Get Together

"get-together" meeting of the
freshmen of the School of Engineer
ing was held last night in Switzler
Hall. Plans were discussed for the
"boosting' Of the department. 1t was
decided to give a smoker April 3
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

WANTED-2 SMALL BOYS, S TO
IL years old, with blue or gray uni
form; time 9-l2 a. m, March Il. Drop
line to. or see. Mann, 5O5 Conley Av.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
PHYSICAL MESSENGERS.

He igushinglyl Your eyes tell me
much.
She ticilyl-YoUr breath tells ne
ua.g.-Corneu Widow.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
U. L. to Discuss Women's Suffrage.

\ meeting of the Union Literary
society will be held at I:30 o'clock
Saturday night. March ~, in room 4>
Academic Hall The question OF
wOmen's suffrage will be debated.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

LOST = CAMEO BROOCH, BE
tween Pemberton Hall and Y. NJ. C. A.
building Saturday night Return to
Pemberton Hall. Phone 419. Reward.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
News of Other Colleges
Will Give Sweaters to Girls.

The senior class at Illinois is going
to award sweaters to the members of
the girls basketball team.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

The Sigma Chi fraternity will give
an informal dance tonight at the
chapter house on College Avenue.
The members OF the Phi Gamma
Delta fraternity will give an informal
dance tonight at their chapter house.
1ol Hit Street.
The Jefferson club gave st. Pat
rick's luncheon at its club house Al
3ll Waugh street last night. The din
ing room was decorated in green bunt.
ing and green lights. The refresh.
ments consisted OF green ice cream
The marriage OF Miss Mary Stcmli,
ems. daughter OF Mir. and Mrs +. W
stephens OF Columbia, to William
Ashley Gray, of st. Louis. will take
place AT o'clock Saturday evening
April >. at the home of the brides
parents Miss Ruth Moss of Colum.
bia will be maid-of-hOnor; Ben +
Gray. brother OF the bride groom
will be best man, and Miss Laura
Moss Stephens, ring bearer. The
ceremony will be said by the Rev
W. Jasper Howell of the Columbs
Baptist church.
After a wedding trip in the East
Mr. and Mrs. Gray will live in St
Louis, where Mr.. Gray is connected
with motor car company.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

FOR RENT-ONE FRONT ROOM
at POI S. 9Th st. Will be vacated
March IA.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
The Seuenth Column

LIST Aviator lsailing over Columbia
at p. m.)-Goodness what is that
dreadful noise down there. Must be
a lynching.
2nd Aviator (calmlyD-Oh, no, that ;
just 200 students playing ragtime on
the boarding house piano.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

The new spirit has taken a firm
hold of the Commercial club. which
means that nothing can stop Colum-
bias growth.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

1t looks like everybody in Phila-
delphia is striking. except the news
paper correspondents.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

Harry ID. Guy was elected treasurer
of the freshman class in the School
of Journalism last night TO replace +,
+. Barbee, who left school last Sc
mester,
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

H. P. Waters, a junior in the School
OF Engineering. who was operated on
for appendicitis. is improving and was
able to leave his room today.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

Aged Wooer (worth millionJ-
Angelina. | would die for you.
Sweet Young Thing-How soon?
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

Has coal oil gone up yet?
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

BORA ROOMS FOR LIGHT HOUSE
keeping. 720 Maryland Place.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

FOR RENT-TWO ROOMS. NICELY
furnished, in modern house. one block
from Broadway; gentleman only.
lo1 S 9th st. Mrs. G.. NJ. Perkins.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
VARSITY NOTES

a. G.. Alexander was initiated into
the Mystical Seven, senior frater
nifty, Monday night.
The candidates for the journalists
baseball team will meet at 80 o'clOck
tonight in SwitZler Hall.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

NICELY FURNISHED FRONT
rooms for rent, with or without board.
1906 Walnut st.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

1t is predicted that the earth will
be swept by the tail of Halley's comet.
Let us hope it brings a broom and 4
bucket OF suds when it sweeps Co.
lumbia.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18
Notes of Society.

The Sigma Chi fraternity will give
an informal dance tonight at the
chapter house on College Avenue.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

The Night Has a Thousand Eyes.
sang the tenor
so have l." ruefully said the stu
dent as he inspected his report card
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

That girl believes in the old
Christian doctrine not to let your
right hand know what your left hand
does" said the crouch as he listened
to the girl next door play on the
piano. F. l..
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

FOR RENT-TWO NICE ROOMS:
southeast and east, very reasonable
COZ S. 9TH.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-18

Since chickens have come To be so
valuable women have taken to wear
ing roosters on their hats. Univer-
sity of Missouri had better guard that
$3.50 hog.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-28

story in the tracing out OF It's evolu-
ton is characterized as the beast
fable the best early example of which
Is said to be the fables of Aesop. and
the best later and modern adaptations
Gulllver's adventures. Kipling's Jungle
Book" and Joel Chandler Harris'E
Uncle Remus." The history of the
English short story begins, according
to authority here given, with the
"Gesta Romanorum," or THE Deeds of
the Romans'--in the main. "a garner
ing of the deathless plots and dra-
matte motives in the legends and the
folklore of many nations"
Edgar Allan Poe is mentioned as
the first literary critic formulating
definite laws for the construction of the
short story. According to his author
lty. these laws are five in number and
require that the short story must be
capable of being read at one sitting,
so as to gain the immense force OF
totality: that it must possess imme-
diateness by aiming at a single or
UNIQUE effect: that II must be subjected
to compression. SO that In the whole
composition there shall not be one
word not tending to the pre-estab-
lllshed design: that it must assume the
aspect OF verisimilitude, truth being
toften and in very great degree the aim
of the tale, and lastly. the interest in
| the characters which 1t introduces
must begin with the opening sentence
! and end with the last.