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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-09-18
Boone Codny's Fifst Court


The tale Of this unique session of
the first circuit court held in Boone
county and the first such session in
any of the surrounding country, is
still told as a point of historic in
terest Of Missouri. The story, how
ever has passed the reminiscence
stage now. There are those who al
lude to it saying. my father was
there" or my grandfather attended
it." There are a few old residents
of the county who claim to be able
to point out the identical place where
the court was held. There are those
who say the trees have died and
rotted away and the exact locality
forgotten. However the general local
ity of the place is known.
What the Court Did.
As one of the county's historians
puts it: "This court held two days,
and was employed chiefly in appoint
ing overseers of roads and in issu-
ing licenses. In the absence Of a
proper building, their proceedings
were conducted under an arbor Of
sugar maple trees, provided with ac-
commodations, and here within this
shady grove, surrounded by the lux
uriance Of natures freshness, did JUS
tice have an honored birth place in
Boone county"
Another court was held at the same
place August 6, Of the same year. 1t
was not until three years later that
a regular court house was provided.
This building. when the advertise
ments for bids for its construction
were issued, was called the "hull of
a court house." 1t is recorded that
those who participated in the admin
istration Of justice within its walls
whether as judge, attorney, juror or
member of the audience, all agreed
that it was "hulr' in fact as we'll
as in name. 1t was later replaced by
another court house which in turn
gave way to the more modern struc-
ture.
The place where this first circuit
court was held is now used as a
pasture on the outskirts of Columbia.
The town of Smithton of which this
historic place was once a part was
long ago deserted owing to lack of
water supply. An old sugar maple
tree with stump at its foot stands
in this pasture. 1t is near this spot
that the court was held.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-09-18
AMENDMENTS.

Nine amendments to the Missouri
constitution will be voted on at the
November election. Five of these
were submitted by the last legisla-
ture and four under initiative and
referendum petitions.
The amendments are as follows:
Reducing the minimum age at which
ob;,dren can enter the public schools
from & to 5 years.
Authorizing St. Louis County 10
impose a special tax of five cents oh
tho 500 assessed valuation for COLI
structing sewers and water systems.
Authorizing cities of the third ana
fourth classes to vote forty cents OH
the 500 assessed valuation for puolc
buildings.
changing the naturalization laws so
as to require aliens to take out tne'r
full naturalization papers before e*-
ercisine the right of franchise. TneS
can now vote after having filed their
declarations to become citizens, or
first papers, as generally referreo "
nv this class Of citizens.
Rreouiring a registration of voters
in st. Louis County.
The following four propositions
wi,, he submitted under the Initiative
and referendum and will follow }ne
other amendments on the ballot as
here indicated:
Providing for an abolition of taxes
upon personal property, other thah
that owned by public service corpo-
rations. This is what is known as
the single tax amendment.
Abolishing the state board OF equal
ization and providing for the ap-
pointment by the governor OF TAX
commission, to be composed of three
nersons. This amendment is a COM
panion piece to the single tax propo-
sition.
Authorizing the opening of the bal
lot boxes when it is in evidence that
crimes against the election law nave
been committed. and which could only
be established after an examination
OF the contents of the boxes. This Is
by far the longest of all the amend
ments. It was prepared at the in
stance of the Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union.
Providing for a mill tax for sup
mort OF the state university, the state
normals and the public schools, the
tax to be divided equally.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-09-18
His Quaintness.

We've got just about the queerest
character here that any village ever
had trifle pessimistically said the
landlord Of the Skeedee tavern. "He
actually thinks he hasn't any busi-
ness going to the depot when the cars
come in when he hasn't any business
there!"-Judge.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-09-18
Just q Gentle Tip.

He: Il don't know whether to de-
vote my life to painting or poetry
She: well, if l might advise you,
painting
He: you've seen some of my pic
lures, them"
She: mo. but I've read some of
your poems. ."-Exchange.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-09-18
The New PrOfit-Sharing
Plan

The New Profit-Sharing
Plan
1t is some time since We
wished to introduce this
system. There were dis
cussions and discussions.
You know how it all goes.
1t went, however, and we
are all glad. Every pur-
chaser becomes an active
member in the store, get
ting in cash his share of
the profits at the end Of
the school year.
For those who prefer it
or have immediate need
of it, 5 per cent of the
face value Of purchase
slips will be allowed to
count on other purchases
at any time slips are sur
rendered.
Thank you one and all
for the many congratula-
tions We received since
yesterdays ad.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-09-18

| 9hs first session Of the circuit
court in the central part of Missouri
was held under the shade of clump
of sugar maple trees in what was
the old town of Smithton in Boone
county. The date of the holding OF
this court was April 2. 1921. little
less than a year following an act OF
the State Legislature for the organi-
zation of Boone county. Although
Columbia. the home of the University
of Missouri, had been designated as
the county seat. it was at that time
an unsettled place. Smithton being
nearest the specified seat of justice
served temporarily as county seat.
David Todd was the first circuit
Judge in the district. On the day of
the first session on a rudely con-
structed platform underneath one of
the maple trees, Judge Todd took his
seat as the principal upholder Of the
law and presented his commission.
Hamilton R. Gamble, the first prose-
cutting attorney of Boone county;
Roger N. Todd, the first clerk; and
Overton Harris, the first sheriff, also
began their official duties at the open
ing of this court.
The first grand jury ever empan-
elled in this central part Of the state
was assembled with Peter Bass. as
foreman. The jury was given its
charge after which it went out of
court returning soon with indict-
ments again William Ramsey and Hi
ram Bryant for assault and battery.
Thus the first criminal case to be
tried by jury in these parts was for
a crime to which according to the
court records, the pioneer settlers
were most addicted.
Resulted in so Fine.
Ramsey was tried in the next term
of court and fined $50 while Bryant
appealed his case and judgment with
regard to him was finally set aside
1t is said that a large number of
persons gathered under the shade of
this honored clump of trees on the
day of the opening of this court. For
the attorneys there were rough tables
at which they wrote and made their
notes. The clerk had his own par
ticular desk, a rough affair of boards
and nails. The audience, not being
provided with chairs, did as best it
might with logs and stumps for seats.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-09-18
An Inquiry Answered

Yes, d. NJ. G., We have
DR.. A. H. r. Fairchild's
book, The Making of
Poetry" 1t is quite dif-
ferent from the usual book
which treats of poetry
from the standpoint, more
or less. of theory. 1t
shows how and why poe
try touches life on SO
many of its affective ia
Gets. 1t is an interesting
book and We can conf
IDENTIFY recommend it to
you. II there is any spe-
cific information you de-
sire concerning the book
or its author, we shall be
glad to furnish it to you.
Call at the store or write
to Inquiries, University
Cooperative Store, City.
The price Of the book is
$3.50. 1t is published by
G. p. Putnam's Sons, New
York.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-09-18
Some Things We Do

Share profits. Keep
books, new and second
hand for every course Of
fered in the University;
athletic goods; all kinds
of postcards, pennants.
and student supplies;
fresh. delicious candies; a
postoffice fully equipped:
a free ink fountain; a
place to leave parcels and
things when students are
at class; and many other
conveniences students ap-
preciate. Come through
on your way to classes.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-09-18

Past students made the Univer-
sity COOPERATIVE Store what it is.
They found cooperation a princi-
pie; they made it practice. The
principle has been vindlcated. 1t
has proven itself in practice. The
result of all this effort, of student
work and worth is yours for the
using.
The University COOPERATIVE Store ex-
lists for students. Its only aim and function
is to serve students. Every cent, absolutely
every cent of profits made by the store in
the coming year will be divided among buy
ers in proportion to their purchases. Former
students found it to their advantage to make
the store. 1t is for you to decide whether
or not it will be to your advantage to use it.
Be with the students, those in the
sophomore, junior, and senior years who
are carrying on the work of earlier students.
Help to build higher and better and more
efficient. There was time when a men,
bership fee was charged. Now the qualities
that admitted you as student in the Uni
versity of Missouri admits you to member
ship in the University COOPERATIVE Store
/ The profits 60 to you. You are part owner
in the store. You are partner with every
other student. That means something to you
Become an active member of the store
today by making purchase. KEEP YOUR
PURCHASE SLIPS. They entitle you to
YOUR SHARE OF THE PROFITS.
UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE
STORE.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-09-18
Quite Clear.

Quite Clear.
Teacher: What is velocity, John
ME?
Johnnie: Velocity is what a fellow
lets go of wasp with.-Pathfinder.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03

Galorey smiled frankly. "You are
right. my dear chap" he accepted,
and | stand by It,"
A page boy knocked at the door and
came in holding out on a salver a card
for Mr.. Ruggles, and at the interrup.
tion Galorey rose and invited Ruggles
to go out with him that night to Os.
dene. Lady Galorey will be de-
lighted"
But Ruggles shook his head. "The
boy is coming back here tonight" and
Galorey laughed.
Don't you believe It! You don't
know how deep In he Is. Tou don't
know the Duchess Of Breakwater.
Once he Is with her.
AT the same time that the page boy
handed Mr.. Ruggles the card of the
caller, he gave him as well a small
envelope. which contained box tickets
for the Gaiety. Ruggles examined 1t.
Il have got some writing to do" he
told Galorey, "and I'm going to see
show tonight, and I think I'll just
stay here and watch my hole"
AS soon as Galorey had left the
Carlton, Mr.. Ruggles despatched his
letters and his visitor, made a very
careful toilet, and after waiting until
past eight o'clock for Dan to return
to dinner, dined alone on roast beef
and a tart, and with perfect digestion,
II somewhat thoughtful mind, left the
hotel and walked down the dim street
to the brilliant Strand, and on foot to
the Gaiety.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03
FIRE AT ORANGEBURG.
Residence OF Thomas "A. Fairey To-
tally Destroyed.

Orangeburg, March 2S.-The home
of Thomas A, Fairey, loca led on S.
Broughton street, was totally de-
stroyed by fire this afternoon, entail
ling big loss upon Mr.. Fairey. The
fire was discovered about 1915 o'clock
this afternoon and the stiff wind that
was blowing soon famed the flames
into sting furnace. The home
being located on the edge of the city,
the water hydrant was over 1000 feet
away and as result the fire depart
ment was practically powerless to
act. The hose was stretched, but
owing to the distance covered, the
pressure was greatly lowered The
barn and other outbuildings were saw
ed. The origin of the fire is un-
known.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03
OUTLAW PHOSPHORUS MATCH.
ES.
Passes Bill Designed TO Drive Them
Out of Market by Imposing Prac-
tically PrOhibitive Tax.

Washington, March 2S.-The bill
by Representative Hughes of New
Jersey (DemocraD virtually taxing
out Of existence the PHOSPHORUS
match industry in the United States.
was passed today by the house after
heated debate. The vote, 1913 to 80.
was remarkable in that Mr.. Mann.
minority leader, was the only Repub-
lican who Joined the Democratic op-,
position to the measure.
The high death rate among work.
ers in the PHOSPHORUS match fac
tories Of the country inspired the
bill.
Representative Underwood. leader
of the majority, took the floor to
argue against the measure on the
ground that it established a precedent
that was highly dangerous. If the
prohibtory tax were imposed, he con-
tended, congress could tax out of ex-
istence it chose, provided the supreme
court upheld the constitutional ity Of
such bills
Representative Rainey of Illinois
(DemocraD voted for the measure, al
though he charged that the house was
being forced into the legislation by
a powerful lobby operated in the in
terest Of the match trust"
Besides imposing a prohibitive tax.
on PHOSPHORUS matches, heavy fines
and penalties are provided for viola
tors Of the law.
The expectation or importation of
the matches also is forbidden. The
main features of the law will go into
effect on July /, 1912, if the bill pass
es the senate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03

The WcN 10 Emmdus. words were Il
prophecy of the resurrection of Jesus
that His soul. poured out in death rs
the redemption price for Adams soul
and for the race, was not left in death,
IN shoot, in hadCS. but WAS raised from
the dead.
st. Paul tells us that He was put TO
death in dC~h. but Quickened in SPIRIT"
He declared that .lcSuS. IN Ills reSurrcc-
ton. WAS rNHltcd - Il higher than hu-
man nature far above angels and
principa'ties and powcrs"-thc divine
nature.
As angels could matcrializc and ap-
pear in the flesh and disappear. and
had done so in the past SO did Jesus
In order that His disciples might not
misunderstood He appeared in differ
ent formS-on two Of the occasions. in
forms representing th' Crutiiicd one
On the Other six occnSicns in various
forms. as the .'2rlener. III" sojournrr
etc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03
MEMBERS OF FIRE DEPART
MENT
The Eight Men Who Have Been Sc.
lccted to Sleep at Fire House.

1t was learned Thursday that the
eight men who had been chosen in
pursuance Of the authority granted
the fire committee by council at it's
session Monday night were Messrs.
Harry Weeks, Jack Forbes, Fred
Wise, Mack Owens, Herman Phelps,
Pat Gallagher Orsmby Banding and
Ryan White.
or this number the first six have
been sleeping at the fire house for a
number of years under the direction
Of the Monaghan Hose Company
when that organization had charge
of the fire department. Recently the
other two men have been selected to
be on duty at the fire house at night
by the action Of council and the ap-
pOintment Of the fire committee they
have been made members of the fire
department.
All OF these men have been work.
ing on the fire department for several
years and shown their ability to
fight fires on every occasion when
their help was needed. BY councils
action they are required to go to fires
in the day time as we'll as at night.
which they have done heretofore
without cost to the city.
The new chemical wagon is ex-
pected to arrive in a few days when
the department will be divided up
into squads who will belong to the
two wagons.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03
Almost a Miracle.

One of the most startling changes
ever seen in any man, according to
w. B. Holsclaw, Clarendon, Texas,
was effected years ago in his broth
er. He had such a dreadful cough. >,
he writes, that all our family
thought he was going into consump-
ton, but he began to use DR.. Kings
New Discovery, and was completely
cured by ten bottles. Now he is sound
and we'll and weighs 21S pounds. For
many years our family has used this
wonderful remedy for Coughs and
colds with excellent results" It's
quick, safe, reliable and guaranteed.
Price so cents and s1O0. Trial bot
tie free at Sibert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03
STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR
Bleasc Talks Further Of Lexington
Bank Situation.

Columbia, March 2S.-When asked
today if there were any new develop
ments in the Lexington Savings Bank
situation Governor Blease made the
following statement:
Il have received no message from
Mr.. Rhame, and no report from the
Attorney General. l understand Mr..
Lyon is out of the city.
You remember, L advocated the
abolition Of the office of State bank
examiner at the last session of the
legislature, and the placing of the en-
tire matter in the hands of the Comp
| troller General. 1 think this Lexing-
ton case clearly demonstrates to the
people that 1 was right, for had this
matter been under the direct control
of Gen. Jones he. being a State official,
answerable directly to the people.
would have made this thing public
when Wilson made his report in 1910,
and all the individual depositors who
have-certainly those who put their
money in that bank since that report
which was two years ago-would
have been put on notice and could
have saved themselves.
Not only this. but the State could
have made money and had better
service by placing this matter as l
advised.
mo, l do not know exactly what
amount was on deposit over there for
the State and county. In fact. | am
not sure that the state had any money
there, for l think the official who was
doing business with that bank had his
own private deposits there can
hardly think that he would have gone
out Of his way to have gone to Lex
ington ana deposited the States mon
ey in private bank. when county
and state repositories were right here
in the city whore he lives and am
satisfied that the board of directors.
WIZ '"N' ""P''N l9''N ''Hli't 'i SuCl
matters, would not have allowed it to
havc been done; they are So very
careful and guarded in -, handling
of affairs of the Poutcntiary. and
such faithful guardians Of the hos
icry mill that | ann sure they would
not have been So careless of the
states money.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03

Qualities. Galorey saw that he had
not been quite understood. and be
waited and then said:
Lady 0alorey ID like the rest OF
0odera wives. and I am like q lot OF
Dodern husbands. We each 20 our
own vay. Ny way is q worthless one,
Old knows don't stand up for II, but
= ID not my wife's way In any sense
q tha word.~
DOES abe want Dan to 90 along on
- ro''df" Pusslss asked. And how
fnrf'
We are financially strapped Just
now." said 0alorsy calmly, "and she
has got money from the boy" He
'9hAn't remove bis pipe from his
0suth: still holding II between his
tosth he put his hand In his pocket,
took out his wallet. drew forth four
eAscks and laid them down before
8uggles- ''It In quite q sum-" CAL
erey noted. "suficient to do a lot to
osdene Park In the way Of needed re-
Da5r-." Ruggles had never seen q
snz1is such az curved his companiou's
nps. But Osdene Park will have TO
- repaired by money from some 9th.
Or source"
Ruggles wondered how the hus
band had got hold of the checks, but
Dc didn't ask and he did not look at
the papers
when Dan came to the Park" said
0Alorey. Il stopped bridge playing,
but this more than takes it's place!"
Ruggles' big hand went slowly to
ward the checks; he touched them
with his fingers and said: rs Dan
N love with your wifef"
And Lord Galorey laughed and said:
Lord no. my dear man, not even
tiaf! IL Is pure good nature on his
Dsrt-mere prodigarity. Edith ap
Dealed to him, that's ALL
Relief crossed Ruggies' face. He
understood In flash the worldly
appeal to the rich young man and be-
bsved the story the husband told
him.
Have you spoken to the boy?"
MY dear chap. have spoken to
him about nothing 1 preferred to
como TO you"
You said" Ruggles continued,
there were two ladies down to your
place"
Galorey had refilled his pipe and
heid II as before in the palm OF his
hand.
II can look after the affairs OF my
wife. and this shan't happen again, I
promise you-not at Osdene, but I'm
afraid can not do much I'm the other
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03

*Dan. j. Joyce, Sanville, Va, is so
glad he escaped consumption and re-
gained his health, that he writes about
it for the benefit Of others. "I had
a cough which hung on for two years
when 1 began using Foleys Honey and,
Tar Compound. / kept on until thej
cough finally left me and I gained in
weight from 113 to 1S5 pounds. In
two years / have grown strong and
healthy, all from the use Of Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound, which
cured me-" Sibert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03

- AAiS OA ldC oIOlC.
We are O S K e d,
How could the
dust which once
constituted the
bodies OF thou
sands OF millions
Of humanity ever
be re-c9llected and
rearranged so that
We could say that
those bodies were
resurrected: The
infdel urges that
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03

what made YOU So late"
II mot Smithson"
'Wcn, that is mo- reason why YOU
should be am hour late getting home
for sdppcr."
II know, but ! asked him how he
was feeling, and he insisted ON telling
me about his stomach trouble
Did you tell him To take Chamber
lain's Tablets"
Sure, that is what he needs. Sold
by all dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03

FR. G. Collins. Postmaster at Barne-
gat' n. j. advises his friends, Il find
your Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound the best remedy for a cough I
ever tried. I had a lagrippe cough
that left me completely exhausted,
but after taking half bottle of Fo-
iey's Honey and Tar Compound. the
coughing spells entirely ceased I
wish to say it can't be beat" Sibert's
Drug Store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-04-03

ODAY. appropriate to The Easter
season, we are to consider our
~ Lords resurrection. At the
very outset we are confronted
with certain errors which have grad
ually crystalliZed around the central
truths of Gods Word One of these
errors Is the supposition that the res
direction Of the dead. which the
Scriptures hold forth as the hope OF
the Church and of the world. is to be
resurrection of the bodies which 20
down into death.
This mistake has given ground for
1nfidelity to sneer at this precious doc