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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
OF Good Resolutions.

tn the Editor Of the University Missour!an:
The question q a Norman cloc,.-
tower with chimes for the campus ot
,ha University of Missouri ragged fu..i-
ously among faculty and students icr
several days. Then gradually. as 50
nany movements do. it waverad il
Important till for lacl OF ader
! died out. This is the usual ending
of our good resolutions or movements
for Improvement. We are an impuls-
i've people. and popular enthusiasm
dies down with the same rapidity.
with nothing done.
The old volatile Celtic blood is
strong in us still. No amount of the
2hlegmatic Teuton intermixture can
completely overshadow it. F. T.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
NEWSPAPER MORE THAN GOSSIP.

Newspapers of today have two
fold mission. They are not given en-
tirely to gossip, but devote much at
tention to the more serious question
of interpreting the news. The modern
daily newspaper is concerned as much
with the bearing the news will have
on the community, as it is with the
news itself.
1t is a good story when a new tariff
law is made, and the newspapers Gag
erly tell it to the people They do
more They explain the law. unravel
its intricacieS. pick out the flaws or
redeeming features. 1t is in this work
that the newspaper finds its serious
side. comas to know its power and
make its influence felt. The news
pape.' is the best qualified OF all the
interpreting mediums in the country.
as it constantly watches the actions
of all II is in a position to know.
The modern newspaper is more
than Il gossip.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS.

The distribution of commodities de
ponds upon transportation facilities.
Aside from rivers and lakes. the nat
ural highways of transportation. there
has been developed in this country a
network OF railroad systems more
comprehensive than any other nation
on earth. In spite of the rapid IN
crease OF railroad mileage in this cOun-
try in recent years. products have not
been fairly distributed and the cost of
living is increasing. 1t is, therefore.
evident that transportation problems
still are not solved
Ii is now recognized that the trolley
is an important short distance carrier.
II has gone into regions in which the
steam railroads have not penetrated
and has stimulated trade by the de-
velopment of localities which before
had been out of touch with the cen
ters of commercial activity. The cost
Of building and maintaining the road
bed is much less than in the case OF
steam roads. Smaller communities
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
Dr.. Hill tc Remain.


1t was fine example of the tri
umph Of lofty manhood over the temp
tations of mere money that was eX
hibited by DR.. A. Ross Hill, president
of the University of Missouri when
he declined the tempting offer of the
regents of the University of Mime
tuition. For such an offer must have
been tempting to rising young edu
Gator fired with the zeal of his calling.
In addition to the money consideration
held out to him by Minnesota was the
promise of more generous support
and the opening of a wider field Of
usefulness. Dr. Hill could not have
been criticised if he had taken this
offer on the ground that Missouri had
declined TO make proper provision for
its state university and that the pros
poets We're not bright that better sup
pert would be forthcoming in the
future.
Missouri might just as well face
the educational situation. For years
the State University has been stinted
and neglected. Legislators with Il
false sense of economy have cut ap-
preparations that should have been
enlarged. The school at Columbia
has done wonderfully well under the
circumstances. but this has been due
flee of the members of the faculty
than to the help received from the
state. Missouri has Jagged woefully
in the development of educational ia
rilities. Many students with homes
in this state have deemed il eXpedient
20 go elsewhere for a college cduca-
ton. The Missouri University has
never been given the financial support
il needed and deserved. No doubt it
was due largely to the active interest
Of Governor iIadiey and his personal
solicitation that President Hill decided
{" remain.
But there are il tier things ahead
or Missouri. I'll" people are AVA
NM all along Tie line aad tl"re is
i.lt." doubt tat the various cdUra-
,'cHal institutions oi I'll" state VII
hereafter receive ;;c r,aterial aid ard
"aral en,GuraSrrr ont they deserve.
Daring sW@rrsSi,c nemoyIat.c admin
.5'Gations there w"s criminal vast,
Il public money in various was.
These administrations were 80 extray-
tgant ard waStrruI lat almost With
oiu exception ea=l len Il deiiri, for
is successor to pay. When Governor
tiadi y went into Ollie" he found a
serious deficit. Hut this shortage is
ja.nG W.2ed out and TIE next session
N tha legislature will find itself in
e Sit'on to pr0viG" iibnraily for the
ed"catioial institutions. Missouri can
rot afford to see lis b.st educators
leave the state because of parsimony
ard neglect. The state shculd take
It's rightful place at the head of the
procession in education as well as in
industrial development. 1t is to the
credit Of Dr. Hill and men like him
that this change is to cone about
soon. Their loyalty is the surest
s:sn OF an educational awakening and
an abidins faith in the progressiv eiess
of the Missouri people-kansas City
Journal.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
Not So Particular.

Little Johnny. ) years old whose
,ather WIS a missionary in India. and
whose mother vas dead. had been i'll
Structed by his grandmother. to
whom his rearing lad been intrusted.
always to place ladies before gentle
men in his thought and action. i
few nights ago he was saving his
prayers, prompted by his grandmoth-
or. who added:
oh, God, bless my father in India,
Oh, God. bless ny mother in heaven
There. grandma, you've done it
Done WHAT"
Why. you've taught me to put
ladies first. and here you've made me
pray for papa first. But never mind:
perhaps God is not so fussv about
politeneSs as you are."-.Judge's Ii
brary.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
THE LATEST BOOKS.

In her book on The Spirit of You,b
and the City Streets" Jam Addams
deals with the problems OF city lfs
for the youth and points out ways for
organizing play and providing bows
and girls with pure and healthful pas.
times. Her suggestions could be fol.
lowed with good results in our larger
and in some of our smaller cities.
Macmillan company. New York; 1s9
pp., s1.25.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
ITS GREATEST NEED.

The great block in the upbuilding
of the University of Missouri is lack
of money. The most pressing need is
permanent income for maintenance
The prcblem's only solution is to
have fixed support by levying a
special. tax. This would make pos
Sible continuous growth instead of
spasmodic growth. 1t would keep
the university in a sound financial
condition instead of forcing it into
bankruptcy every two years. 1t would
give clear field to the administration
and put this institution on the road to
greater usefulness
The, university needs permanent.
fixed support. 1t needs it now. Its
fate rests with the people of the
state.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
Twenty Years Ago.

The first number of the Greek l2tte!
fraternity paper. "Pan-Hellenic, wa
issued on Saturday. February 10Th.
1890. 1t was a handsome, interesting
paper of eight pages issued fort
nightly.
The lawyers presented the unive",
sity with a picture of Professor James
Yantis.
The lawyers had a holiday Thurs,
day, February 90 1890, to go to thf
court house for the Maupin case.
The university lost a number OF
students through ''flunking."
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
A Minute Here and a Minute There

A Minute Here and Minute There.
1t is really wonderful how much cal
be gained by improving odds and ends
of time in keen analytical observing.
thinking, reading and studying. Think
of the untold wealth locked up in the
spare moments and long winter eve
nings of every life. 1t is possible to
pick up an education in the odds and
ends of time which most people throw
away.
If those who have been deprived OF
a college education would only make
up their minds to get a substitute for
it, they would be amazed to see what
even the evenings of few weeks
devoted conscientiously to the college
studies would accomplish.
When noted literary man was
asked how he managed to accomplish
so much with so little friction or
apparent effort, he replied. BY organ,
izing my time. To every hour its
appointed task or duty, with no over
tapping or infringements'
There is a great deal Of time
wasted even in the busiest lives
which. if properly organized, might h
used to tage.-SuccesS Maga
zine.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
Holiday Visitors.

An appalling case of deafness was
that of an old lady who lived iuSr
across the street from the navy ward
On Washington's birthday .ny fire,
salute OF twenty-one guns The old
lady was observed to start and listen
as the last gun was fired; then, adj.
justing her cap and smoothing he,
dress. she exclaimed "CaI." in
Success Magazine.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
Prof. Pommer and a State Song.

Prof. Pommer and State Song.
Governor Hadley has done we'll in
selecting Prof William H. Pommer as
the first member of a committee to
find a state song. The little farce Of
selecting a number of gentlemen who
do not include musical taste and equip
ment among their accomplishments is
ended, and there is now an evident
intention of getting down to business.
Professor Pommer has not weak
ened his right to wear his new honor
because he recently expressed his
views as to state or national songs in
general. He declared that such songs
are not the result of generalization,
but OF inspiration and need He
pointed out the fact that every ma
tional song has sprung into being As
the result of a crisis.
And this means that unless a
worthy song is submitted none will
be chosen.
incidentally Prot. Pommer is him
self composer of whom musical Mis-
souri, is proud. Unlike majority of
his co-workers, he has thorough
appreciation of literary values, and
his own compositions have usually
been inspired by poems of rare beauty
and enduring value. Some day he
will be properly appraised by those
who now care only for popular
music.
But in the meantime it is good to
see his name mentioned in connection
with an honor which he thoroughly
meritS-St. Louis Times.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
DIR. WILSON EXPLAINS
WHAT COLLEGE IS FOR

President Wilson. of Princeton, has
expressed views upon this subject
which have wholesome import for
every college man.
NO one" he says, has ever
dreamed of imparting learning to an
undergraduate. Learning is the enter
prise of lifetime" Social, physical
and mental activities are all in their
particular degrees necessary. but
their relative and proper importance
is not perceived by the student. The
world calls for men of quick appre-
henson. quick comprehension ard
quick action" and minds OF "un-
special cultivation that may turn
with equal ease in any direction.
The college is intended to stimulate
these qualities in Il considerable num-
Der of men which if nature and cir
cumstance were alone depended upon,
would remain latent in all but few.
to rise above the ranks.
The real work of the college. the
work OF its class-rOOms and labora-
tories. has become the merely formal
and compulsory side of its life. and Il
score OF outside issues. grouped under
the term of undergraduate activities,
have become the vital, spontaneous
absorbing realities of nine out of every
ten men who go to college"
circus"
amusement. athletics, the ZeSt of
contest and competition, all these are
wholesome stimulants for the under
graduate. but they should not assume
the front of the stage where more
serious and lasting interests are to be
served The college is meant for
severer, more definite discipline than
this; a discipline that will fit men for
the contests and achievements of an
age whose every task is conditioned
upon some intelligent and effective
tial knowledge, some special insight.
some trained capacity, some penetra-
ton that comes from study, not from
natural readiness or mere practical
experience. The Side-ShOwS need
not be abolished, but merely subord-
mated"
The causes underlying these cond-
tiOns are by no means indiscernible.
The "side-shows" offer the surest, the
speediest, practically the only en-
trance to the lime light of what is
considered as a successful college
career Success in these all-engross-
i've activities broadens the undergrad
yates acquaintance, heightens the
'stination with which he is regarded
and assures him of immediate and
highly gratifying celebrity.
He looks upon his college courses
and considers whether they are OF any
Naiue. ne Is unable To recognize any
direct bearing they may nave upon
his future Occupation. Their results
are not tangible and Immediate: clos !
/ application earns him no Immediate
reputation but that of = grind; he
is regarded either with awe or with
contempt by his associates; whatever
IawarGs there may be, they seem hay.
uncertain. altogether beyond the hori-
ION OF usefulness. Is it greatly to be
wondered that he regards the garner
ing of elusive units merely as an
unfortunate and useless necessity.
that he loses sight of the true mean
ing of his university and finds only Il
certain something that he has to think
over with all his brains in President
Wilson's ravenous side-show simile ?
The Pennsylvania.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
University Calendar

Fourth Annual Exhibition of oil
paintings daily in Museum of Archae-
ology until March G.
March 5-St. Louis Symphony Or
chestra
March s. Prof W. c. Curtis on
Experimental Zoology at assembly.
March Is. Prof. George Lefevre on
Evolutionary Zoology at assembly.
April 7-Quarterly meeting of Board
of Curators
May 80 to June 4-Final examina-
tions
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
"How Sharper Than Serpent's Tooth

An irritable old farmer and his
ungalnly. slouching son were busy
grubblng sprouts one hot, sultrv dav
when the old man suddenly stumbled
over a small stump.
"osh durn that everlastin' stump"
he exclaimed. Il wish it was in heIl =,
The son slowly Strengthened up from
his work and gazed reproachfullv at
his father.
Why you oughtn't to say that, nan -
he drawled. You might stumble over
that stump ag'in some day."-Marcb
Everybody's.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02

An Atlanta grocer told more ;ha,
he meant to in his Christmas advei
tisement:
Apples. Oranges, Imported Nuts
Fruit Cake.
Shop Now and Avoid the Rush.
Remember, the Early Bird Gets the
Worm. m.-Eyerybody's
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02

The fact that many farmers braved
SnowstormS to attend the short course
in farming in southwest Missouri
shows that they are greatly Interested
They should be given a great deal OF
this sort of instruction. This is one
method OF taking the university to the
people.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
Sanctum Confidence

There was momentary pause in
the rattle OF the typewriters.
Rivers" asked Brooks. what do
you understand to he the net result
OF the election in Great Britaino''
Il believe the voters found the
House OF Lords guilty said Rivers.
but they gave EN- an indeterminate
sentence. Chicago Tribune.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
VIEWPOINTS

.I'h" Tui;,r-;ty VI .o:.rian i". corr,r., IL
,jo..s r..lt"T, Ui University :,::I ,urnfrja in
.-.I"-t Ia n"m- ci til" writer -huu .,"c"Imi Any
-irr,l
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
LOOKING AT
THE UNIVERSITY
shakesoeare's True Greatness.

A Missouri professor claims that
Shakespeare used slang. But he never
interpolated Observation-Disclosures
he-did-say" song in any of his produc-
tions.-Quincy Oil. Herald.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02

WANTED THE GERMAN NJ
tual Life Insurance Co of st. Louis, in
corporated 1857, desires competeI,
local or district agent for Boone county
and vicinity. Address H. F. Giere
General Agent. ST. Louis, No.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02

One hundred and fifty students who
have taken the short course in the
College of Agriculture of the Univer-
sity of Missouri are going home.
They should not return home simply
with knowledge that will improve the
products of their farms and with more
interest toward their country church
es, but with greater love for Mis-
souri,. They should know that Mis-
souri, is one of the greatest states in
the Union, both in population and in
resources, and that to love their state
is to do something for their neighbors
They should tell their friends at home
that there is a university here belong,
ing to them and that they should
share its advantages by coming here
if possible to take the courses which
it has to offer. They should also re,
member that they are needed to inter.
est their fellow citizens to obtain a
permanent income for the university
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02

Call 80 Double y to get the Mis-
sourian business office by telephone.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
THE PHILADELPHIA STRIKE.

The strike of the street car men in
Philadelphia calls to the attention OF
the public the need OF harmony be-
tween capital and labor.
The viewpoints of employer and
employee are too different to let them
work out their own difficulties. In
nearly all quarrels or strikes both
parties are wrong in some things and
right in others.
Arbitration is the only fair way to
settle them and the law should not
leave this to their liking. 1t should
force arbitration before strike. Loss
of life and money should surely not
be permitted.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02

TO RENT-LARGE, NICELY FUR
mShed room with alCOve: southern an
eastern exposure; suitable for two G.
four; S12 per month; good table board
at 81 per week. 6n1 s. 9TH st.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02

who lives "a 1nl Missouri Avenue, j.
i'll at her home with mumps.
Miss Mary V. Colgan. Il student ir
the School OF Journalism. has been
called TO her home in Kansas City on
account OF the Illness of her mother.
SidnaE NJ. Steinau, senior in the
SCi.ool OF Engineering. lett Columbia
last Saturday for Salt Lake City.
Utah. He will work for an engineer
;ne ccnpany there.
r. +. Waters, OF South st. Joseph.
a junior in the School of Engineering.
who vas operated on for appendicitis
several days ago. is improving. Ii is
in Parker Memorial hospital
Or. \. Ross Hill, who is attending a
T"eting oI the National Educational
Association in indianapolis. Ind. will
return to Columbia tomorrow morning.
DR.. l}idor Lob is acting president in
Dr.. Hills absence
John r. Scott, professor OF elOcu-
tion. will read the selections The
Monk Felix by Longfellow and The
Law OF Compensation" by Gertrude
Pah,ow at assembly tomorrow.
Or. W. f. Belden, of 10 Hit Street.
and Thomas Reese. who lives near CO.
lumbia. left yesterday afternoon for
Stratford Tex Dr.. Belden went on
business in connection with land
which he owns near Stratford. Mr..
Reese expects to purchase land in
Texas. They will be gone about A
week
Can - ~,
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02

Gail % double - to get the Mis-
Sou"ian business Office by telephone.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02

NICE ROOM WITH BOARD For
2 or 3 young ladies; also table board
80 Turner ave.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
CLASSIFIED ADS.

Rates tor advertisements under this head are d,
follows:
Three lines Tor less one time. ....-... 10 Cent.
Five lines. one time .-...-..-.--..--- Is cents
Three lines three times. S..........-.... - Gems
Five lines. three times. 81 cents
Every evening for one week. Der line. Ii cents
Count six average words to the line
Want ads should be left at either the Mis>Our;
Store The Drug Shop, The MisSourian Office or
Box in Academic Hall
All want ads cash i'll advance.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
VARSITY NOTES

Miss I.ucretia Haynes. a freshn!a!.
who lives a; 1"l Missouri Avenue. i.
i'll at her home with mumpS.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02

LOST - CAMEO BROOCH. Be
tween PembertOn Hall and Y. ". c. !
building Saturday night Return 70
Pcinberton Hall. Phone 40. Reward.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02

Miss Mary Y. Colgan. student in
the School OF Journalism. has been
called to her home in Kansas City on
account OF the Illness of her mother.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02

FOR RENT-NICE SOUTH ROOM
conveniently located. 511 Turner AveS
Phone 429 Black.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02

DESIRABLE ROOM AND BOARD
for two young ladies; adjOinins
can pus. 800 $. gfh St.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02

:->.:- .INt., FOUNTAIN pen.
ana clip; yrc5c, auditorium. Re
t'l!n to - buA;,l.
Grcen,-Maun. Rev rd.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-03-02
Worminu His Wares.

Worming His Wares.
An Atlanta grocer told more ;haa.
he meant to in his Christmas adver,
tisement:
Apples. Oranges. Imported Nuts
Fruit Cake.
Shop Now and Avoid the Rush.
Remember, the Early Bird Gets the
Worm. m.-Everybody's
5 CLASSIFIED ADS. }
Rates tor advertisements under tn, head are 4,
follows:
Three lines tor less, one time. 10 Cent.
Five lines. one time Is cents
Three lines three times. .....-......-.... - GEM.
Five lines. three times. - cents
Every evening for one week. Der line. l5 cents
Count six average words to the line
Want ads should be left at either the Missouri;
Store The Drug Shop, The MisSourian Office "r
Box in Academic Hall.
All want ads cash i'll advance.
FOR RENT-NICE SOUTH ROOM
conveniently located. 511 Turner AveS
Phone 429 Black.
FOR RENT-NICE WARM ROOM;
modern house. COZ Locust st.
ROOM AND ONE-HALF TO RENT
S03 Elm. Phone 533 Red
LOST GOLD MISSOURI SEAL.
fob, 1910 engraved on back Return
to 500 Turner Ave. Reward
TWO OR THREE LARGE FUR
nished or unfurnished rooms for light
housekeeping. ready about March /.
2O3 S. 9th.
LOST-A TIGER HEAD DIAMOND
ring; initials j. NJ. B. 'US inside. Re
ward for return to Al Hit st.
NICELY FURNISHED FRONT
room for rent, with or without board.
1906 Walnut street..
THREE FIRST CLASS ROOMS
to rent. 500 College Ave
NICE ROOM WITH BOARD For
2 or 3 young ladies; also table board
80 Turner ave.
FOR RENT-TWO NICE ROOMS.
southeast and east, very reasonable.
COZ S. 7th
WANTED-THREE GENTLEMEN
roomers at 900 Lowry st. Clean. light
rooms, half block of Academic Hall.
FOR SALE-SECOND-HAND DIN
ing table, II feet long. Delta Tau
Delta house. Phone sos.
WANTED THE GERMAN NJ
tual Life Insurance Co of st. Louis, in.
corporated 1851, desires a competer;
local or district agent for Boone county
and vicinity. Address II. +. Giere.
General Agent. ST Louis, No.
TO RENT-LARGE,. NICELY FUR
nished room with alcove: southern an
eastern exposure; suitable for two c.
four; S12 per month; good table board
at 81 per week. Col s. 9TH st.
LOST - CAMEO BROOCH Be
tween Pemberton Hall and Y. NJ. c. !.
building Saturday night Return 70
Pcmberton Hall. Phone 49,. Reward,
DESIRABLE ROOM AND BOARD
for two young ladies; adjoinins
canpus. 800 S. gth st.
'->.s:- .LA'. FOUNTAIN pen.
ana CLIP; Drcbc, auditorium. Re
th:n to :, buA;3i.
Grcen,-Mann. Peu rd.
LOST-AT CARNIVAL. FRIDN
night a triangle-shaped gold pin with
Nv '"5' in raised letters. Reward Il
returned TO o. Edgar. 60, :. ith st !
Open Tuesday, March
DINNER SPECIAL
READY 11:3O A. M.
The Leiqhton Cafe