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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

NV friends assure me daily they'd be
glad to go and vote
And fit me for the silk hat and the
long and Tapping coat.
I'm master of all statecraft, but, you
see, I'm in a fix;
I'm reading all the current thought
and views of politics.
I'd love to be a bookworm, just to
browse among the shelves
And find on printed pages how great
minds express themselves.
I've got them all-from Plato down
to men of our own day
The books have uncut pages and upon
the shelves they stay.
want to do it sometime, but the
trouble is, indeed,
1t keeps me busy reading helpful
things on How to Read.
Chicago Post.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01
4 Poem for Today

I'd love to be an artist, and to work
with brush or pen
To paint or draw the woods and fields,
the women and the men.
| know lot about it, and if | might
find the time
I'm sure Id do a masterpiece, or
something all sublime.
But, though I'm SO ambitious, can
never make start
Because it keeps me busy just a-read-
ing up Oh Art.
want TO be athletic, want to run and
Jump and swim
And do the other stunts that show
strength of wind and limb
But | am thin and scrawny and my
chest is followed out,
And as to lungs, whisper when lift
my voice to shout.
I'd love to be a gymnast, but you see
il takes SO long
To read the magazines and books that
tell How to Be Strong.
I yearn to be writer. doing things
| in rhyme or prose;
II think | know about it as much as
| the next man knows;
And, if | could get at it there's nc
| doubt I'd set my name
l'Way up among the others in the
marble hall of fame.
But then am so busy; why, it keeps
me day and night
Just reading all that's printed on the
art OF How to Write.
lrd like to be statesman, 10 arise
and tell the world
1.-The way folks should be governed ant
i defiance should be hurled;
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01
The College World
For Vocational Courses.

Raulcdl reIOrfliS III tuS cuuSoI'oi
machinery of the present age were
urged last week at the convention OF
the Illinois School Teachers Associa-
tion in Chicago. The appeal for more
practical methods in training the
Young was made by Prof. Eugene
Davenport, dean of the College oil
Agriculture of the University of llli-
nois. Professor Davenport said:
"If vocational efficiency is worth
while-and how are we to maintain
our civilization without it?-then our
educational machinery must be ad-
justed to begin the process early in
order that we may get at least some
vocational benefit from the schools.
81 propose the following:
Il. That in our common schools
dfinite courses be introduced. specially
designed to instruct pupils in useful
vocational work.
-. That each school maintain as
large variety of vocational courses
as funds and circumstances permit,
always having in mind any special
local industry.
"3. That the individual student de-
votes at least One-fourth of his school
| time to the study of vocational
course, same to be as difficult and as
seriously taught as any other.
This whole matter rests upon
great economic and social basis. Ed
ucation elevates the standard of liv-
/ ing and adds to its cost, and here is
fertile source of the modern de-
mand for higher wages.
IF wages are to be higher. then the
earning power must be greater or the
world, under modern conditions, is
the loser. In plain English, education
must be regarded as an economic as
set. and it must pay out, else the whole
scheme will ultimately break down OF
its own weight.
Vocational training the people must
and will have The people demand it
and if the public schools win not giv'
il to them then 1T must come through
private schools, for we have passed
the apprentice system forever. If th'
laborer's son has to pay tuition at
private school to get what he know
he needs, the public schools will hav
to reckon with the taxpayer who vii
withdraw his support.
There are substantially 100000
pupils enrolled in the public schools il
, Illinois," Professor Davenport col
tinued, ''but of this great number onl
a trifiing 5000 are in The high schot
graduating classes and only littl
over $4,000 are in the first year
| hiAh school. OF nearly 2S7,000 pupil
enrolled in the rural schools of Ill
, inois only about IL 900 took the eight
grade examinations. This means emo
nous wastage. 1t means thu
the mass OF mankind complete
nothing like a complete system OF ed
t lcation.
1 "By our college system we recogni2
c that the aim of education is large
vocational, for all our colleges thu
specialize in education. We ha'
. theological schools to make divine
S law schools to turn out judges and a
Il vocates, and medical schools to pr
d duce physicians: What think you, the
II of system supported by public none
which remains silent, as ours has don
upon all matters vocational until Il
college course is reached and nnt
nine per cent of the material has be-
I. dropped by the wayside? What mu
% we think of manufacturing pia
g that wastes over ninty per cent OF
raw material?"-Chicago News.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

The adoption of the COMMISSION
form of government in Columbia Is
matter of moment. A bill introduced
in the General Assembly last week
proyides for commission government
in Missouri cities of the third class
This bill probably will become law.
The article which follows was writ
ten by John MacVicar of Des Mo.nes'
la. He is the secretary of the League
of American Municipalities. he as
sisted his home city Of Des Molnes IN
changing its form Of government, was
elected to the firt commission 10
serve under the new system and mas
been elected for a second term OF two
wears. The article is taken from the
Christian Science Monitor:
We have been slow to understand
that what is needed to secure results
in city government is capacity topper
form-to do things" Our business
men have also failed to see that IN
their efforts to build an enterprising
and PROSPEROUS city a municipal gov
ernment can be made an important
factor, though now it is usuali!
handicap.
II seems not to have occurred 10
our municiDal reformers or legislators
that what is needed to secure good re-
suits is to place or concentrate re-
sponsib .iity rather than TO divide II
by devising innumerable checks and
balances" With such direct response
lbiIity and power comes opportunity
land it is my observation that many
Icapable and earnest men have gone
out of municipal office disheartened
and almost dscredited for lack oil
opportunity TO make good.
The most essential and fundamental
features of the commission form oi
Igovernment as embodied in the char
tier of Des Moines. are the elimination
lof ward and party lines, the conceh
ltration of mower and responsibility in
Ia single body of five officials elected
Iby the people of a united city, and the
Introduction of direct Legislation
through the initiative, referendum ant
recall.
Among the many advantages OF this
Isimply and extremely democratic sys
Item are the shorter ballot, simplifying
the election and enabling both the IN
ldividual voter and the community a.
whole to know just what they arr
doing in the polling booth; the uniiica
tion of the city as political organism
and of the municipality as an expires
sion of its political life; the creation
lof a new and better civic spirit, whicI
is also expressed in a quickened IN
ldustrial and business activity, to tn
benefit of all; the elimination of part
4 san politics from the city's business
1.-THE selection of municipal employe
and minor officials by responsible
body having power 10 make the city
lciyil list elastic. so that it contract
t land expands with the city's needs il
t, lstead of growing into an unvaryin
e burden upon the public; the paymer
h of salaries calling for the PRACTICAL
d undivided time and energy OF I'll
e council or commission; the transa
a ton of public business in both lars
s land small affairs, without delay;
e lbetter quality of work both in the
II rect service of the city and IN servi'
performed by contract, and the retail
NJ ling in the hands of the people OF Il
n entire power of both legislation al
n. administration through the initiativ
~ referendum and recall, thus putin
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01
VOTE BUYER AND VOTE SELLER.

Bribery is not new thing in the
realm of politics. The only hope OF
its final disappearance in the United
States is the public attitude toward it.
and the fact that those who sold their
votes are being punished for their
misdeeds. Those who know much
about the condition of English politics
at the time OF the colonial difficulties
with that country, realize that the
United States is not so bad as it
might be in this regard, although the
recent Investigations in Adams coun
ty, Ohio, and Danville. ILL.,, show thai
there is much room for Improvement
The temporary disenfranehisemen'
of those who sold their votes VIII
doubtless cause such practice to de
crease rapidly. There is, however
one difficulty in the proceeding whici
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

The BARRIERS who spent almost an
afternoon talking scissors and heaters,
raauy were not so bad Some stu
dents have been talking about eXam-
nations for week.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01
PAY YOUR TAXES.

Perhaps no citizen would try to
evade paying his taxes if he fully
realized the significance of his action
The man who doesn't pay receives the
benefits of the institutions which the
taxes of others support.
As has been pointed out by news
story in the Missourian, it has been
estimated that in the last seven or
eight years, this community has lost
$4,000 or es2O, 900 because of the non
payment of personal property
taxes. This is large amount when
considered in the light of what the
money might do for the city. With it
Columbia would not need to limit the
school term to eight months, streets
could be paved or the fire department
improved. A city needs the support
of all its inhabitants. Ii can not al
ford to maintain institut Ons for al
at the expense of a part.
Moreover, the taxpayer should regart
every cent he pays in the support o
the city's institutions as a good in
yestment. This should be especially
true of the property owner. Nothing
improves the city without increasing
property here.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

Owing to the diminution Of smoke
London is rapidly ceasing to produce
fog. it is said Ii this is true, then
Landau must surrender to St. Louis
it's hitherto undisputed distinction OF
having the least sunshine of any city
in the world.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01
Their Language Sometimes Different


With some trouble you may hnd
to difference between the mems and
the womens language in this civilized
country. There are words that are
understood and used by every wom-
an. and not quite comprehended by
man when he hears them acciden-
tally. For example, shopping" is a
woman's word. And another-which
| is not used by mems nice" A man
nav be clever and rich and handsome,
but-not nice" You have heard the
whisper of the epithet in the feminine
language. But the word is never used
in that sense (Which you know by
man.-London Chronicle.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

FOR RENT-A NEW FIVE-kOoM
house, one block from High fhooi'
modern except furnace. Grinitoid
basement. Rent reasonable. Apply to
j. NJ. Batterton.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

II took 1000 soldiers and police TO
overcome two anarchists IN lohuoh'
The English are cautious.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

FOR RENT-ELEGANT FRONT
rooms in the Thilo building, .fecond
floor Also the basement in this
building is for rent. For partruiars
see ]. X. Fyfer, or telephone 6O6 Black
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

FOR SALE-A DAIRY, CLEA~hisu ~
over $4,000 per month; VIII
cheap as am offered one-half interest
in a larger plant in another st@s'
This is a snap. For particulars 3D.
dress. p. o. Box II, Columbia, NO.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

FOR RENT-TWO ROOMS. SOUTH
front, furnished for girls; one oiock
from University. S07 Rollins, Phone
525 Black.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

FOR RENT-TWO Soolh
in a modern cottage; one and one-l'A,i
blocks from campus; apply 1Ol2 bfoau-
way or telephone TAG Black.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

See. "CindereIia" at Christian Col
ieae Thursday night, February 2. EH
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

NOST-A FOUNTAIN PEN, SIM
plo filler. Return to sos Virginia.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

EXPERIENCED WAITED WAN
position waiting tables ioi
Crider, 9o7 Lowery Phone 81 biacA'
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

Not all the visitors looking Tor
notoriety land in the Jail.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

FOR SALE-SO ACRES, GooD
land, well improved, miles from 20
Iumbia; will take Columbia property as
part pay. 4
w. H. GOLDSBERRY, Columbia.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

FOR SALE = 9O-FOOT LII "
South 4th street; close to ohi'eis
win easily make two nice buiidihs
lots. Terms to suit. A. ii. Newin"'l
9O4 Broadway.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

Dancing lessons gwen privately at
813 Range Line.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

See cinderella" at Christian Col
lego Thursday night, February 2. 80
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

FOR SALE--6O ACRES lMrhosn
on good road. near Coiumo'a -
take half value in city propei@
n. Goldsberry.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-02-01

FOR SALE-$65 CREAM Sf'fA1s1;
tor used one year; will sell at once ~
$40. Telephone 531 White.
Newark post., 1911-05-31
that he had.

tllat he mad.
They laid him away in the cold,
damp clay,
That poor old worn-out slave p,
Not a prayer for his rest did any
one say,
But his dog lay down on his
grave.
And there you see him, day after
day,
At morning, at night or at noon
ASnd the daintiest nlorsel can't
tempt him away
From the sad, rude grave of the
coon.
He dies there and mourns the
whole day long,
For nobody else does he care
Neither menace nor threat can
drive him away
From the grave of the nigger
laid there.
There's a mighty fine monument
standing right nigh,
But to me that rude mound
seems bigger,
For there's monument that
money can't buy
The "yaller dogs love for a
nigger.
Newark post., 1911-05-31
Suggestion For Dust

The following method for lay
ing dust has bene tried in several
towns with success. AS water ex-
tinguished fire, moisture subdues
dust. kainit has a strong affinity
for vapour and if a dusty street is
given an occasional dressing OF
this article, dust will disappear.
1000 pounds per acre will give
good effect. If 100 bushels of
gas lime per acre is added to the
kainia, a smooth dustless usrface
will follow. This is claimed to be
better than sprinkling and much
more inexpensive.
Newark post., 1911-05-31

~ ID
90 A
33 ID
172
81 ID
By order of
FIRE CHIEF WILSON.
Newark post., 1911-05-31
Merchant T ailor

Altering, cleaning and pressing
neatly done. Clothes bought and ex-
changed. Some clothing for sale now
at reasonable prices.
Notify me by postal and | will call
for work Address,
JOHN H. HERBENER
Newark, Del
Near Squire Chambers.
Newark post., 1911-05-31
LODGE MEETINGS
OPERA HOUSE.

UPERH HUI 81.
Monday-Knigtts of Pythias, or <.
OF P. 7:3o P. M.
Tuesday-Imp. Order Red Men.
7:3o P. M.
ednesday-He eptasophs, or S. w. NJ:
7:3o P. NJ.
Thursday-Ladies' Circle, S. w. NJ,
7:3o P. M.
Friday-Modern Woodmen of Amer
ica No. IoI7o 7:3o P. M.
Newark post., 1911-05-31
DIRECTORY
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

Mayor. H. Hossinger.
Eastern Districr-Robert B. Morrison
Joseph Luton.
Middle District-Dr. Walt Steele, E
B. Frazer.
Western Disrrict-D. C. Rose, E. c.
Wilson.
Secretary and Treasurer-S. B. Herd
man.
Meeting Of Councii-Ist Monday
night of every month.
Newark post., 1911-05-31
B4NFS

Meeting of Directors National Bank,
every Tuesday morning:
Meeting OF Directors of Newark
Trust Company, every wednesday
morning at 7:3o.
Newark post., 1911-05-31
BUILDING q LOHN ASSN

W. H. Taylor, Secretary:
Meeting first Tuesday night Ut each
month
Newark post., 1911-05-31
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

Monday-Jr. Order American Mectlan-
les. 7:3o P. M.
Saturday-Knights of Golden Eagle,
7:3o P. M.
Thursday-I O. 0. F., 7:3o T. M
Town Council-Ist Monday night OF
every month.
Aetna Fire & Hose Company-Ist Fri
day night OF the month.
Newark post., 1911-05-31
PRE- SBYTERI4N CHURSH
Rev. VIM. II. Rowan, Ph. u.
Pastor
CO NVicQS

Sunday School, GAS a. rl
Preaching, II a. m.
Christian Endeavor, GAS p. nj.
Praise and Song Service, 7:3, p M.
Wednesday evening Prayer meeting,
8 o'e'ock
Teachers and Officers meeting, .-:,o
o'clock.
Newark post., 1911-05-31
NEWARK TOWN LIBRARY

The T ;h-arv wilt be opened:
Newark post., 1911-05-31

a NINTJEN.
There's a rude mound in yonder
graveyard cold,
That knows no Decoration day,
And he that is laid underneath it
to mould
Is only a 'nigger" they say.
He died an old vagrant! Not a
cent did ne own!
And he left not a soul to be sad.
They gave him his freedom, and
he wandered alone,
And an old s'yaller dog was all
Newark post., 1911-05-31
CBAPmAN'S
Hot Weather SpeCialitieS
FOR LADIES

FOR LADIES
| Pure Silk Stockings linen heel aud
| Extra size Stockings, LSle thread
| Gauze Ls'e in Black nd
| Extra Tan Blackan nd
Hole proof Stockings for
| FOR CHILDREN
the kind tan kand
white
very stockings equal to higher priced
goods
Also line of stockings, goods att
FOR LADIES
Corses! Coset N Coet,
practical side 75c,
| FOR CHILDREN
Co. School Shoes Gun aud
| Colt $r25 sL5o
FOR LADIES
White Buckskin bu and$6
| price $4oo
16 Silk Gloves in Black and White price
lengths in Black, White nd Gray, aud5 5oc
| Lnle Black White Soc
FOR CHILDREN
line of beautiful white trimmed with embroidery
fit children Prices from
of Girls Sailors price 75c.
Russian Blouse Suits in Gaatea Cloth, price
Rompes
| foot Sandals
Chldrens Pumps Pat Colt and Gun Metal 500 and S25.
FOR LADIES
Observation-Disclosures Embroidery nc
Large line of White Skirts $15o
Tan, Black, Blue and White Skirts
Shoes Shoes! Shoes Oxords
and low $500
Embroies ranging price &C. to
- CHAPMAN -
OPPOSITE THE B. g. o. STATION, NEWARK DEL"
Newark post., 1911-05-31
Fire Alarms

In case of fire call the following tele
phone numbers in succeSslon
Newark post., 1911-05-31
Educational
Statistics
LEGISLATURE Me NIB erShIp
TRANSFORMATION
Municipal
RO4RD OF EDUCATION

President .... Edward L. Richards
Secretary and Treasurer ,
.............Dr. Joel S. Gllhalan
William J. Holton
George F. Ferguson
J. David Jaquette.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04
New Mexico Letter.
Bernalillo, n. NJ, Apr. 20, 1911.
II al cd ln1, : IL

Bernalillo, N. NJ, Apr. 20, 1911.
Enclosed please find $3.50 for my
paper.
New Mexico is expecting statehood
and bumper crop this year, cOndi-
tons are ideal both for the dry farm
er and the farmer having irrigated
land, owing to an absence of frost
over most Of the territory.
The Rio Grande Valley in which
Bernalllo is located is noted for it's
excellent fruit and bountiful crops of
alfalfa and the fruit trees are heav-
lily ladened. We have been enjoying
all garden vegetables for the last six
weeks, and it will only be about 80
days until the early fruit commences
to come on.
Bernalillo is just at the foot of the
Sandia mountains which are still
covered with snow, and will be that
way until June, while down here in
the valley it is warm enough to
awaken the festive mosquito.
Marjorie is the only American girl
in the school here and has learned
to talk Spanish so thoroughly that
it is with difficulty that when she is
conversing with other little girls that
We can distinguish her from them.
There was a very bad seige of
scalet fever in Bernalillo last winter.
Marjorie was quite sick with it and
lost quite little in her studies, but
owing to the superior teachers in the
school here she soon regained all
that she had lost. The public schools
here are taught by a subordinate
branch Of the Loretta Sisters,
whose headquarters are in Kentucky,
and the greasers here are extremely
lucky to have the benefit of it, but
40 not seem to take advantage of
their opportunities as very few of
them can read and write English.
Very truly yours,
G. l.. LOrey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04
KILL THE GERMS.
That's the Only Way to Cure Dam
druff, and Partisan Sage is the
Only Killer.

Partisan Sage soaks into the scalp,
and when it reaches the roots of the
hair it not only kills every dandruff
germ, but it supplies the hair with
just the right kind of nourishment
to put vigor and strength into it and
make it grow.
Partisan Sage is the most delight
full hair dressing in the world and is
not sticky or greasy. Use it one
week and you will never give it up.
Partisan Sage is guaranteed by
Van Werden & Kopp to stop falling
hair; to cure dandruff; keep hair
from fading; to stop itching of tho
scalp, or money back. Price so cents
large bottle. The girl with the
auburn hair is on every bottle.
Buy a Maxwell, E. NJ. F. or a
Eelie automobile at Bowsher e Bow
shers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04

Bowsher & Bowsher received their
first shipment of Maxwell autos last
Thursday, a touring car and road
ster, but the touring car was sold and
delivered the next day to J. p.
Fierce, of Grand River. They are
expecting another car of Maxwells
shortly and have an order in for
three car loads of E. M. F. cars of
various kinds. The indications are
that a large number of autos will
be sold in Decatur county this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04
School Report.

Report of White Oak school Dis
trict No. 2, Garden Grove township,
for the term ending April %, 1911:
Number of days taught, 40; num-
Der of pupils enrolled, 10; average
daily attendance, IL; total days of
attendance, 440. Those neither alb
sent nor tardy during the term were
Eva Scott, Roy Scott, Eta Daven-
port, Orville Davenport and Ruby
Hammil. Lucille Sargent was not
absent during the term and was
tardy only once. School closed with
a picnic and program. Lois Moore,
teacher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04

An apparently peaceable citizen of
neighboring town had issued the
following proclamation, posted con-
spicuously, that he who runs may
read: "Neighbors, I am man of
peace. I want no trouble; I want to
make no trouble for others. I have a
wife and children and they need me.
1 also have a house, a lawn and a
garden. I am about to put some seed
in my garden. I have bought gun
and some shells, and while am not
a crack shot, think I can hit chick
ems. It is now my purpose to try, if
any come around where my bluegrass
lis struggling and my onions showing
their bald heads.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04

There is considerable agitation to-
wards the elision of the word "obey'
from the marriage service. We fail
to see that its presence there has
caused any harm, worked any hard
ship or caused any qualms of con-
science upon the part of the parties
pronouncing it in the ceremony re-
ferred to. It's removal, however,
will cause no great seismic disturb
ance in the marital conditions of this
great land of the free and the home
of the brave.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-05-04
He'll Has Evacuated.

Marx He'll has sold the main part
of his house to Wiley Crist and it will
be moved to his lots east of the
school house as soon as the weather
permits Mr.. He'll will store his goods
and live in the remaining two rooms
of his home, and the building of his
new house will be begun at once
Adair County Free Press.
Greenfield certainly has a strange
name. for her citizen. Here we find
He'll turning over his habitation to
Crist, the very condition that Chari-
ton has been trying to obtain for
some time. Hell's home will soon be
heaven, or else appearances are de-
Iceptive. Charlton Leader.