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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-11-01

~ OFT-HEARTEDNESS Is a condition
~ of the human sympathies, ranging
~ from a lofty virtue to a devastating
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-11-01

? ASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. L.
The preiminaries Of the pres
idential contest Of 1850 had
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-01-04
CIVIL SERVICE IN CHARITY.

If a charitable institution were a
great stock company, would it change
its management every four years?
Governor Hadley does not believe
so, and he sees no more reason why
state institutions should.
Many state institutions are now
making much of their opportunities.
There is one big cause-tOo many
political appointments.
The heads of these large institu-
tions now hold Office for four years.
Consequently, each new governor
must make a large number of such
apr ointments. Since these come at
the opening of his term he can know
little of the real needs of the insti-
tutions. In addition, he is very like
ly to feel political pressure. 1t is
easy to fail to re-appoint the former
head. especially if he is of the Op-
posing political faith.
Such a spoils system is never con-
dusive to efficient management. Why
should not the state enforce such
business-like requirements of the
heads of it's charitable institutions as
the individual members of the state
would if they were organized into
a corporation?
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-01-04
REMEDY FOR CITY CONGESTION.

We are puzzled when We think of
the problems of congeS ed pOpu-
lations in our larger cities. But does
it not seem that after all, our i'll
creased traction facilities are solving
the problem?
In the larger cities many people
are moving far out into the subur-
ban districts. They can do this by
the use of the street cars and inter-
urban trains, and still keep in close
touch with their business.
When these traction facilities be-
come so perfected that a person can
travel one hundred miles in twenty
or thirty minutes, our cOngested city
districts will become almost COM
pletely depopulated.
Will not the problem solve itself?
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-01-04
Under the University Campus

fseen into without the students there
ever knowing a person was watch
ing.
1T will get hotter now because of
the live steam OF the Presidents S
house." said the guide.
Are we only up to there" said
the reporter. 81 thought We were
up to the Geology Building at least" "
And the news writer took off his hat
to fan the hot air about his face.
Look out for that bar" and the
leader ducked his head His ex-
ample was followed aud then he ex-
planned that the bar across the tun-
mel was to keep the steam pipes
from expanding into the middle of
the Walk.
The thermometer now stood at
about 145 degrees. with not breath
of air from the outside.
Now We are turning to go under
the path in front of Academic Hall.
and it will be hotter here. for We are
getting near to the power hause" 1t
surely was hotter. A CLEAN of light
in the distance showed the basement
of Academic Hall where the steam
pipes entered. This was by the pub
lisher's office. and a little farther on
they saw the gleam of light where
the steps went into the basement at
the west end. Hotter still, was the
air in the vicinity of the power house
junction, which is under the trian-
gular flower bed in front of the libra
ry. The entrance to the west tunnel
was reached. but as it was the same
as the side they had just come up
they did not go down it.
BY this time the explorers were
accustomed to the heat, but this
did not prevent them from feeling as
if they were taking a turkish bath.
On the return trip the candle did
not tlutter. thus giving a better view
of the arched ceiling. The cata-
combs at Rome were called to mind
because of the surroundings. but
the steam, water and electricity dis
PEELED any idea that ancient Rome
was overhead. AS the entrance
was approached the heat became less.
With a turn and a wriggle the cOu-
pie were back in the basement of
the Law Building. E. R. A. F.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-01-04
Viewpoints
Campus Walks.

Editor the MissOurian: For what
purpose are the walks on the campus
laid down? Are they intended for
scenic tours of the quadrangle or as
lines of travel to and from Univer-
sity buildings?
Formerly paths from the south en-
trance to Academic Hall led diagOn-
ally to the southeast and southwest
corners of University Square. Then
fences We're put up, and these paths
closed and covered over. That they
were the logical lines of travel can
readily be seen by glance at the
footpaths around the obstacles, that
have been worn in the grass.
A large proportion of the students
come from the southeast of the Uni
versity, and this path was the short
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-01-04

OF the hundreds who have strolled
over the campus. few have been
aware that perhaps while condolences
were being exchanged, there was a
third person, unseen, unheard, only
a few feet away. For hours at time
he could have been near the strollers
without fear of discovery, walking
in the tunnel that runs under the
east, west and south sides of the
quadrangle. This tunnel is about
six feet high and wide enough for a
single file to pass through; it is
bricked entirely so that rain cannot
make mud hole of it, or the ceiling
or walls fall in. Steam, electricity
and water are carried by pipes in this
tunnel from the power house to the
buildings on the campus.
The assistant superintendent of
buildings acted as guide to a report
er, and offered to conduct him safe
ly through. The Law Building was
chosen as point of entrance, so
here the couple went with a candle
and matches.
why, you all amt gOin' in there,
are yOu?" said the janitOr of the
Law Building when he saw coats
and vests coming off.
Yes, were going in," and off
came another garment. The candle
was lighted and the couple squeezed
themselves in between some pipes,
beyond which was the black tunnel.
In contrast to the cold air outside the
first wave of heat was intense.
See that pipe going up there;
that's the fire plug that sticks up on
the campus walks" said the guide,
pointing to pipe running up
through the roof. These pipes on
the left are for steam, both supply
and exhaust"
Against the ceiling were electric
wires that branched off to the diff
ferent buildings on the campus. At
one place the explorers saw the con-
nectiOn between the city and univer-
sity water. used only when the town
is not in working order.
AS the couple walked on the heat
grew intense. A break in the wall
showed where the pipes of water and
Building. The basement could be
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-01-04

est line to their classes in Academic
Hall. 1t may seem like a very little
matter whether one can walk diagOn-
ally to the back of Academic Hall or
must go block to one side or the
other before finding path. but,
when the trip is made four. and often
twice as many times, in a day a lot
of time is lost
All the Read Hall girls, and hund-
reds of other students are inconven-
fenced by the elimination of the di-
agOnal paths from the southern cor
ners of University Square.
The University of Chicago, when
it was laid out, did not lay down it's
walks until the paths of the stu
dents showed in what direction the
logical lines of travel went. 1t may
be less artistic to have the diagonal
paths at the south end of the campus,
although they are permitted at the
north end.-Or perhaps the path in
front of Laws Observatory will be
abOlished-but it certainly would be
more convenient to the students. and
teachers. also, for that matter.
South-sider.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-01-04
Compulsory Composition

Every now and then some English
professor, who has spent a noble life
time grading papers and teaching
college students how to write, rises
up to enquire: What is it all
WORTH"
Thomas R. Lounsbury, professor
emeritus of English at Yale Univer-
sity, is the latest to put the question.
In a long somewhat dry. though
thoroughly readable, article in No
vember Harpers, he discusses the
subject of compulsory composition
in colleges"
Anything that Prof. Lounsbury
should write on the subject of Eng
lish is entitled to consideration be-
cause of his undisputed standing in
the teaching profession. We should
not lose sight of the fact, however,
that his viewpoint is that of the
scholar in retirement and to such,
restraint and dogmas appeal as irk-
some. 1t IS natural that he should
assume the position that mental dis
cipline should be self imposed, that
good literature should be read vol
UNFAIRLY or not at all, that compost
ton should never be viewed in the
light of a task.
There is strong argument in his
plea that the child is too early given
paper and pencil and told to write.
He points out that in so doing the
young are urged to become intellect
ual producers at a time they should
be merely consumers. do not write
until you have something to write"
seems to be Mr.. Lounsbury's theory
knowledge, according to his theory.
should come first. composition after
ward. He seems to overlook any pos
sible advantage that composition
might have as a mental discipline, as
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-01-04

The LeXingtOnian prints the fol-
lowing poetic description of the fir
ing of the court house janitor and
the hiring of anOther:"If you are a
fl lend of Sheriff Peacock, off goes
you, head. if the County Court has
the say. Yesterday to further show
that the members dislike the Sheriff
the head of Reed Kink2ai fell in
the basket and Joe Mitchell. was CIV
en- the job of janitor at tne court
house On with the dance. Let Joy
be unconfined." This is the incest
way of telling of a mans misfortune
that we have read in many a day.
1t must pay to be polite in Le:,ing
ton.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-01-04

The American Association of Fairs
and ExpOsitions has set the week of
September 2S to October for the
1912 Missouri State Fair at Sedalia.
In order to have no conflicts the
Illinois State Fair has been set for
the week following. In 1911 both
fairs We're held the same week and
great deal of annoyance was caused
to exhibitors who wished to show at
both fairs The directors of both state
fairs will meet this month and decide
if these dates are to be permanent.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-01-04

A Centralia dry goods store runs
the following ad: Give your sweet
heart a set of furs and she will love
you all the more That is getting
human interest into the advertising
columns
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-01-04
OUR NeieilborS' Business

The Dunklin Democrat has solved
the way of acknowledging errors in
print 1t will have some one i'm to
whip the linotype operator.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-01-04

The Centralia Courier remarks:
"A New Year man is looking for a
wife who wears neither rats. puffs
nor hobble skirts We suggest tl,at
he can find her in the Fiji Islands.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-01-04

Miss Ina kirksey Visits Brother.
Miss Ina kirksey of st. Louis is
visiting her brother, Guy Kirksey.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-11-25

By Elsie L. Burks.
Every woman should nurse her
baby if possible, unless she is tn.
bercular or otherwise badly dis
eased
If, however, a mother thinks
her baby is, not thriving on her
milk she should consult a physi-
clan before. taking it off the
breast.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-11-25

If a child must be brought up
on the bottle, only competent
woman, should attend to its feed
ing. Don't let your other chill
dren prepare the Baby's milk, as
much depends upon the cleanli-
ness of all utensils that are used
in preparing it. There should, if
possible, be a bottle for every
feeding during the day, but if you
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-04-16
A MECCA OF GRIEF.

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE officers
of the White Star Line, owners of the
ill-starred Titanic, was today a mecca
of grief Men, women and children
relatives of the passengers on the
'sunken liner, besieged the officers
from dawn hoping against hope to re-
.ceive a cheering message that their
loved ones were safe.
In the early morning hours the
crowd gathered in a drizzle of rain
while police reserves from the down
town police stations were thrown into
the gathering at the White Star Of
lfces at "a Broadway to use the great
est tenderness in marshalling the line
of inquirers A steady line poured into
the offices, divided into two lines at
the door and then banked against the
long counters. There were among the
comers weeping women, tearfully ask
ling for news of relatives and friends,
Ifathers, sons, daughters and sisters
and persons on the boat Women of
the first circles rubbed elbows with
women who came carrying infants to
ask about dear ones who were passen-
! gers on the Inflated boats steerage.
1t was again the Slocum; it was
again the tear-provoking atmosphere
of the great ship disaster of nearly
ten years ago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-04-16

terest centers largely in the advisory
vote on United States senator, it be-
ing expected that as in the past the
legislative assembly will simply regis
ter the selection of the people for this
office A hard fight TO displace iona
than Bourne, Jr., is being made by
Ben Selling, a prominent Portland
merchant, who was president of the
state senate two years ago. The chief
objection made to Senator Bourne is
that his interests are in Massachu-
sets and not in Oregon; that he has
visited Oregon but three times in the
past six years. Mr.. Selling stands
among the Progressiyes of the Repub-
licans and apparently will make
strong run for the place. There are
two other candidates for the senator
ship, but the contest is believed to be
between Bourne and Selling. Bourne
created some little stir at the outset
of the race by announcing that he
would not spent a cent to secure re-
election.
The Democrats, too, encouraged by
the election of George Chamberlain,
Democrat, as Bourne's colleague two
years ago, are taking strong interest
in the senatorial primary vote and
likewise have four candidates.
There is no governor to be elected
this year, and aside from president
and senator the interest in the pro-
maries will be centered in local con-
tests in the various counties of the
state.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-04-16
MUCH INTEREST IN
OREGON PRIMARIES
Will Be Held Friday and Will
Be Watched by the
Entire Country.
(Nat ional News Association

SALEM, Ore, April 16.-National
political interest will turn to Oregon
at the end of this week in view of the
statewide primary election to be held
Friday with the Oregon presidential
preference feature added to the pri-
mary law that has been in effect for
the past six years. The primaries are
open to Republicans and Democrats,
no other political organization having
the twenty-five per cent, of the vote
required TO constitute it party I'M
der law.
The names of Taft, Roosevelt and
La Toilette will appear on the Repub-
lican ticket and those of Clark and
Wilson on the Democratic. In view of
the fact that primary elections are an
established fact here, it is believed
there will be no occasion for confusion
such as marked the recent New York
primaries, and since the primaries are
conducted by the state in the same
manner as are general elections there
is reason to believe there will be a
truly representative vote of the adher-
ents of all the candidates.
In addition to expressing preference
for president, each Oregon voter will
be entitled to vote for one of the ten
delegates which his party is to have
in the national convention. Of the ten
receiving the highest cote each will
receive 5000 from the state to pay his
expenses at the convention. Voters
also express a choice for presidential
elector, each voter voting for one, and
the five highest being the nominees
for the November election. Delegates
to the national conventions will be OBJ
ligated to support the candidates of
their party receiving the majority in
the preference primary.
So far as the state is concerned in
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-04-16

government felt the keenest sympathy
for all of the sufferers
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-04-16
ARREST NEGRO ON
PROVOKE CHARGE

Upon an affidavit sworn out by Wal
ter Bragg, Anton Burden was placed
under arrest yesterday afternoon at
his home near Fountain City by Depu-
fidavit is provoke. Burden gave bond
for his appearance when the case is
called.
A short time ago Bragg was arrested
on the charge of assault and battery
Oh Burden. Both are negroes and live
near Fountain City. Each have differ
ent tale to tell. 1t is said that the trou-
BILE between the two started over some
young women with whom Burden was
with. after church one week from last
Sunday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-04-16
Air Pressure.

At the level Of the sea the pressure
Of the atmosphere on the piston of an
engine is about fifteen pounds to the
square inch. but decreases at higher
attitudes. AS this atmospheric pres
sure must be overcome by the steam
pressure before any work can be done,
it Is evident that at the diminished air
pressure of high attitudes more work
can be obtained from a given pressure
Of steam than at the sea level, or, in
other words. an equally effective pres
sure Of steam can be obtained with
the expenditure of less fuel. The diff
ference, however, is not great enough
to be Of any practical Importance
Exchange.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-04-16
NINE COLLEGES To
HOLD DEBATE HERE
Peace Will Be Subject of
Orators of the Indiana
Schools, Friday.

The first intercollegiate oratorical
contest ever held in Richmond will
take place in the Earlham College au-
ditorium on Friday night under the
auspices of the State intercollegiate
Peace Association. Nine of the state
schools will be represented namely:
DePauw. Notre Dame, Vincennes, Pur-
due, Franklin, Taylor. Goshen. Wa
bash and Earlham
Several of the contestants are for
mer winners in state contests, Price of
Wabash took first place in the State
Oratorical contest last year and repre-
scented Indiana in the interstate con-
test. Lester. who represented DePauw
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-04-16

Conkey Drug Company, Richm ond, Indiana.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-04-16
THIRTEEN HUNDRED
PEOPLE DROWNED IN
TITANIC DISASTER

CONTINUED from Page One.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-04-16
YOUNG ASTOR IN LINE.

Young Vincent Astor, after a night
Iof vigil at his Fifth Avenue home, was
among the first to ask for news. His
father and stepmother were on the list
and there was doubt even as to the
saving of his step-mother. One of the
officials said to him over the tele-
phone:
1--WE think your mother has surely
! been saved and we hope that your
father is among the rescued. We will
advise you of the first news"
1t was but a second more when Ed
ward Frauenthal of'7S2 Lexington Ave
niue, approached the counter. All night
the had been sitting on a bench in the
waiting room eagerly starting as each
new bit of news came to the crowd.
His two brothers J. and Hyman Frau
ienthal with their wives, were among
the passengers. The clerks told him
that both couplesswere among the saw
! ed. The man broke down in flood of
weeping. He was as much overcome
with joy as any of his fellow sufferers
in the anxious line were from grief
Phones Glad Tidings.
!, He staggered to telephone and
clutched it feverishly. Then he called
his sister at home to tell her the
news. But the man was so unnerved
over the breakipgl of the suspense that
he could scarcely imake himself under
stood. He sobbed his joy Unto the re-
ceiver then left the office.in a dazed
condition.
! The Titanic was manned by train
ed crew and Captain,Smith was known
to be a man of iron, discipline so that
officers of the line felt assured that
there was no panic on board. This con-
ception of the disaster, shorn of all it's
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-04-16
Oh. How / tched!

remedy, for it washes away the disease
germs and leaves the skin as clear and
healthy as that of a child.
All other druggists have ODD. Pre-
scription-go to them it you can't come
to us-but don't accept some big profit
substitute.
But If you come to our store we are
so certain of what ODD. will do for you
that we offer you a full size bottle on
this guarantee:-If you do not find that
it takes away the itch AT ONCE, 1t
costs you not a cent.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-04-16

in the State Prohibition contest at Wa
bash last Friday night. will speak
Earlham will be represented by Hugh
Jenkins, who took third place in the
State contest last year. Jenkins is ex-
pected to rank high in the contest
next Friday night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-04-16

What long nerve-racking days of con-
slant torture-what sleepless nights OF
terrible agony-itch-itch- con-
slant itch, until it seemed that must
tear of my very skin-then-
Instant relief-my skin cooled, soothed
and healed!
The very first drops of ODD. Pre-
scription for Eczema stopped that awful
itch instantly: yes, the very moment
ODD touched the burning skin the tor
ture ceased. A csc bottle proves it.
Odd. has been known for years as
the only absolutely reliable eczema
Conkey Drug Company, Richm
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-04-16
ONE MAN HEARD FROM.

RICHMOND, Va, April Gam
safe. We are entering Halifax harbor
now. (Signed) Robert w. Daniel
The foregoing wireless message was
received this morning by Mrs. J. V. r.
Daniel, mother of the sender. Mr..
Daniel was on the i'll fated Titanic.
This is the first news that has come
tanic,