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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-04-11
A Day in Mimic Court

establishing case followed proving
that the man was Thompson and
that he had been in the barber shop
involved i'm the case and other nee
essary points to be made clear to
the court.
| Objections were frequent in this
mimic court as in the real court.
Some We're sustained and others
were Overruled. Professor Hinton
always did this part of the judge
work as it can not be left to the
student judge. The testimony kept
up.
WAS something said about the
lease?" asked the counsel for the
plaintiff while the plaintiff was on
the stand
Yes. but it couldn't be found"
replied the witness.
Did you ever See the lease?"
Yes, have it. found it in
an old bill case" The witness took
it from his inside coat pocket.
This lease was the surprise of the
court and the students not interested
in the case laughed. Later this
same witness had to go through the
grueling ordeal of keeping in mind
what he was to say in this supposed
case and at the same time keep facts
from conflicting. and advancing the
proof on his side of the case as he
answered the questions of the cOun-
sci for defense.
The witness had sworn that Brown
had said he would fire the whole out
fit from the shop.
.'YOu are not positive that those
are the exact words that Brown
used?" queried the student attorney.
This was almost stumbling block
to the witness. He had not memoir
lied anything for such question and |
he did not know just what to say.
He hesitated. turned his head and |
looked towards his attorneys for the
cue. The discomfort of the witness |
caused merriment in the court room |
He patched up something and an
swered that the words were to that |
effect.
All necessary witnesses to clinch
the fact of the deal and all small as
well as big points in the case were /
put before the crOss-questiOning at
torneys. The facts were brought
out that Brown did not know any,
thing certain about the deal with
Thompson in regard to the rent. He
had in the meantime, upon hearing
of the financial difficulties of the
barber. consulted Mr.. Sharp,
famous and well known Columbia
attorney of wide practice" in regard
to holding Green and Smith to the
contract.
The advice came that he could not,
because he had let them get out for
about two years before the contract
was up without any effort to inves-
gate the matter. Brown wanted to
put new renter in then and do
away with the uncertainty of the
hard pressed occupant. Waters, the
buyer. had approached
Brown on the street and asked
about the renewal of the lease and
the proposed deal between :
lin and Thompson.
The sale of the shop was about to
axe place i'm the bank. Waters had
made an appointment with Brown |
o talk over the lease renewal about
he same time at the same hank.
The mention of the lease and the
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-04-11

deal came up while the cashier was
handling the money to complete the
transaction. Then. according to
Waters testimony. Thompson said
Il have the lease"
"YOu can't produce the lease,
said Brown. and I'll put the whole
outfit out before night"
The court stenOgrapher asked the
witness to repeate the last sentence
with less haste so it could go in
shorthand well.
Soon Brown had chance to do
his part as a witness. He had been
sitting back and hearing the words
he had used. He told his story as
the lawyers questioned. He was a
cool business man with no feeling
for the tight places of others ac-
cording to the testimony in the case
and his desire to shove Waters out
of the shop when he found the renter
unreliable and also trying to inter-
ferC with the owners leasing
The testimony took up two hours.
Professor Hinton announced that the
argument would be heard a few days
later and the time was set. The
argument will have to be heard by
the student judge who will then go
over the evidence and weigh it in his
mind. At the next term of this prac-
tice court he will be prepared to
hand down his opinion as to whether
Thompson should get any of the
81. go or whether Brown was innO-
cent of causing the deal to be called
off.
r. B. NJ
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-04-11
SWEET GCM TREE HERE
Landscape Gardening Class Makes !.
Spring Inspection.

studied the trees and shrubbery on
the grounds yesterday. One small
tree. which attracted much attention
is a sweet gum tree north of the Hor-
iicultural Building. Ii is easily dis
tinguished by flangeS or wings of
bark on the branches. These are not
found on any other tree. Ii is the
only tree of its kind on the grounds.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-04-11
MISS IRWIN GIVES RECITAL
She Is Il Soprano Pupil of Mr.. Alex
analcr at Christian College.

Miss Ina lone Irwin gave her
graduate recital in the Christian Col
lege auditorium Tuesday night.
which was well attended She is a
soprano pupil of Mr.. Alexander.
The first number given by Miss
Irwin was cycle by Ronald. The
second number. Elsa's Dream (frOm
LOhengrin). by Wagner. The last
was a group Of English songs and
Floods of Spring" by Rachmanin-
off. Miss Irwin also responded with
Dearest. by Dennee.
Miss Mary NJ. Bedford assisted as
pianist to Miss Irwin and Miss
Eleanor Cowing was the accOmpanSt
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-04-11
Thirty Years Ago.

a new 1000 pound bell to cost
$500 was promised the University
Building. On it was the inscription
lSS2. presented by Hon. James S.
Rollins. LII. ID. president of the
Board of CuratOrs of the University
of the State of Missouri"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-04-11
Ten Years Ago.

The University had OutgrOwn its
auditorium. The room was not suf-
iicient to accommodate its audiences
An appropriation by the legislature
was sought to enlarge it.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-04-11
Twenty Years AGO.

The corner stone of the old Uni
verSity building was removed from
its resting place on the campus of
the University.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-04-11
Early Morning Walk for Farmers.

The class in Farm Management
will walk to the farm of Mr.. Terrel's
at a:30 O'Clock Saturday morning.
The distance to and from the farm
is about eight miles.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-04-11
Echoes of Yesterday
Five Years Ago.

The rapid expansion of Columbia
made it necessary to open factory
lots for Improvement and additions
to the city.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-04-11

The Boone County Agricultural
and Mechanical Association elected
officers They were: President. J. S.
ClarksOn: vice-president. NJ Bati-
man: secretary. J. NJ. Samuel; as
sistant secretary, T. b. Young: treas
urer, J. G. Orr.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-04-11

Subscribe for the Kansas City
Star through The Drug Shop. Prompt
delivery.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-04-11
Fifty Years Ago.

New post offices We're established
in Boone County. The post offices
and pOSt-maSterS We're stephens
Store. T. l.. Stephens and YOungers.
A. F. Younger.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

had been given to Ethel Egan. who had destroyed i3,iO0 flies. Peter k"rth was awarded a prize of s2. having killed the second greatest number. pr. Slccm reported that he had s8 remaining in the fly killing fund and that later on he would inauguratc another con- test.
 pr. SIecm reported on the un- sanitary condition of the block on the north side of Mckinley street between Division and Broadway and recommended that a sewer be built to drain the block. On motion of Ethical the com- mittee on public health were in- structed to take some action inn mediately with a view of render ing those premises sanitary.
 upon motion of Ethical the law and ordinance committee were in- structed to confer with the health officer and prepare an ordinance regulating the sanitary conditions of the town.
 Upon motion of Chisholm as sistant marshal was instructed to look after the condition of the dike under instruction of the whaEves and police committees.
 Boyle recommended that q bridge be built on Fifth street be- tween Reservation and Broadway and that repairs be made on the Fourth street bridge. The com- mittce were empowered 10 carry out their recommendation and were further instructed to tear down the old tool house and bridge in the alley near the fire hall.
 Adjourned.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
THE OLD HORSE
 AND NEW BUGGY

\ reporter Of the Pruspcctor. whil" walking lriSurcly down Me- klnlcy street. and when oppnsit. ;. Blum X Co.'S store. was ar- coSted by an old Snrrrl horse. of gentle mein, who, much to the as- tonishmcnt of the scribe. accosl- cd him thus:
 "For numbrrlrSS hot summers and cold winters I have delivered the daily food to the people of Valdez. l have never Shirked my duty, rain, shine OF snow. Sully is good boss: he is indeed kind to me. but he sometimes fnrgets, for some reason. quite often of late. After my days toll is over and have had my feed of hay and oats, Sully has come to my stall and bid me again place the collar about my neck. These times Sul- ly did not stop al our regular GUS toners. but he drove me on long JauntS. So prr-Occupird was hr wlth-well-l suppose il was a new drliveryman h. was breaking in that he did not really notice how far he had driven me. Those times l could not hear what he said. for he talked in Subdupd tone of voice, but 1 do know Inc called me sweetheart once OF twice. IL was good of him. wasn't it? But some how it was always followed by low giggle. Anyhow, what I wanted to tell you. that hcrrafter l will have more time to myself. Mr. Blum, in order that I might stay at home nights. and rest. has bought a new kind of buggy that goes all by itself. and Sully scents to like it ever SD much. although l don't think il iS quite as reIia- blc as myself. as il "!cG ;iunally runs into sidewalks :rr fences and backs up when il should go ahead. The other night I heard Sully'S boy scream when Ihe new buggy was in one of it's tantrumS. But wasn't il kind of MT. Blum tO get that buggy for Sully. and wasn't it good for me?"
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

haustion of the known rich bon anzas before enterprises have been established capable of hand ling cheaply the large amounts of lOw-grade material which are known to exist on the peninsula. From this statement it may be in ferrcd that at some time in the future the gold production of the Seward. peninsula will materially increase.
 Although practically all the mineral production has been de- rived from gold placers, interest has been renewed in the tin de- pOsits, and a production of nearly 100 tons of concentrates, worth about $5O,000, is reported from the tin placers on Buck creek.
 Not only has dredging for plac- CT tin been carried on, but cer- tain lode tin min,s near York have been re-opencd under the super intcndence of competent mining engineer. It is understood that the company intends to ship the tin concentrates to Seattle, where they will be smelted.
 While on a trip into the AIatna- NOatak region last year MT. Smith spent several days obtaining notes on the mining industry in Seward peninsula. and these have just been published as Bulletin 52O- M. Gan advance chapter from Mineral Resources of Alaska, f9ii"), a copy of which may he obtained free on application to the Director of the Geological Survey. Washington, D c.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
SERGEANT BLADE .o-.~
 WILL LEAVE ON 8AMpaON

Sergeant I. p. Blade leaves this evening for Seattle, having been relieved as cashier at the cable off, lice by Sergeant Leopold Stocker, During his incumbency here Ser geant Blade has made many friends among the business men by his unfailing courtesy and strict attention to business. His departure for another station is q matter of keen regret to us all. To Sergeant Stocker we bespeak a warm welcome and hope that our business relations with him will be as pleasant as it has been with his predecessor.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
THE CITY DADS IN SESSION
 TRANSACT ROUTINE BUSINESS
THE MONTHS BILLS ORDERED HELP FOR THE nos- PETAL OF THE oooD sAMARIrAH- SANITARY MEAS
 UREs TAKEN

The reglar monthly meeting of the city council was held last night with all present.
 The following bills were read and approved and ordered paid Mike Jappola. SiO; Harry Sch leimner, S8.50; Simonsen, s8.5O: Herman Magnussen, S8.5O; Frye Bruhn X Co.,. $2.iO; P. J. Hugi- nor, si80; Gus Hagbloom, S85: Tom Hunt, $6.5O; N. O'Connor, s3.50; Copper River Lumber Co.,, si87.35; G. J. Cassidy, $7.5O; Val dez Bakery. si; U. S. marshal, s28.io: S. Blum & Go, si2:35; Valdez Transfer Co.,, S22: Tom 'Beasley, S3.5O.
 Bills of the Valdez Pr0spector and the V. B. x M. Co. were re- ferrcd to the finance committee for further action.
 A petition by Albert White ask ing that a cement sidewalk be laid, 70 feet on Mckinley street and 20 feet on Broadway, in front of the Big Place, was referred 10 the street committee with instruc- tions to investigate the probable cost and report at the next meet ing. ... ..
 Councilman Boyle, of Inc com mittee on health, reported that, he had conferred with the hospital committee and had decided that at present the town could not con- tribute anything to the support Of that institution. On motion Of Ethical the report was accept cd. , ..l
 pr. Sleem, health officer, re- ported that the prize of sl0 for the person killing lhe most flies
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
GOLD: PRODUCTION.
 MUCH GREATER
Tho Output of Seward Peninsula Nearly Half Million Loss for
 Year 1911

The gold produced in Seward Peninsula, Alaska, for 1911, had value of s3,iOO,OOO compared with the figures for 1910. This falling or, according to P. s. Smith, of the United States Geo. logical Survey, is attributable to three main causes: First, de- crease in the winter mining; sec ond, general decrease in the number of mining operations, ex- ccpt dredging; and third, the handling of low-grade material. All these causes may be referred to more or less directly to the ex-
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
POWER: PLANT
 FOR |D|TAROD
Four Hundred Horse Power to bo Generated for oussenheIm
 Dredses on Flat Crock

The Guggenhcims are placing Il battery of nine boilers on Flat creek for the purpose of furnish ing power for the big dredgc which will be in operation before the end of the season. The bat tcry will have a capacity of 500 horse power. This will be used to run the electrical generators which will be installed soon, and the juice will then bc conveyed to the drcdgc as il moves along the paystreak.
 The Guggcnhcims have sus-
 tGontinued on page &)
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

convention hall at f2:45 and was
 received with a demonstration of cheering and hand-clapping last
 ing 45 minutes. When Chairman
 Bcvcridge had restored order he
 introduced Col. Roosevelt, who
 Immediately launched into his
 speech. After complimcnting the
 convention and thanking his
 friends who stood by him so loy- ally, he said the old political par ties are mere huSks without a soul
 in them. The prime need of to- day is a party with the moral courage tn face the fact that we arc i'll the midst of a great eco homie revolution. He said he stood for minimum wage scale based upon a decent living. He opposed the present methods of crooked big business, and said the
 American people, and not the courts, were the ones to dcterm-
 inc the fundamental policies
 Means should be devised to get rid lof incompetent judges. He urged
 the immediate construction, own ership and operation of the telc- graph, and in the matter of Alas ka he emphatically urged for a policy of conservation of the nat ural resources for the public as a whole, whether they lived in Alaska or the United tSates, de-
 lending the policy he has inaug- urated in the northern territory, and insisting that Alaska had been purchased by the people of
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
NoRTHLAhD NOTES

Theodore Richardson, the art ist, is spending the summer at Sitka. Richardson has made an- nual trips to Alaska for almost twenty years.
 The Pioneer claim, Chatham creek, Fairbanks district, is re- ported to have yielded ore which went s3,000 to the ton. The de- posit is pocket, says ihc claim onwcr.
 Great shoals of smclt were stranded along the Nome beach recently. The waterfront was lit- orally alive with millions of toothsome fish. Everybody got n mess and many people filled cans, sacks and baskets.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

Seattle. Aug. 6.-Progrrs sivcs here are intensely disappointed at Roosevelts speech, where he all ludrs to conservation of the nat ural resources of the territory. They are at loss tO understand why he should bring up this sore spot at this time when the pco- pie ha:a taken up the Alaska question as an issue. Alaskans here are indignant and say the policy advocated by Roosevelt will practically shut down all enter prise and in time will drpopulatc the territory of it's white pnpula- tion. lt is thought here that Roosevelt has permitted himself to be dominated entirely by Gif- ford PinchOt on the question of the conservation of Alaskan re- sources.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

Chicago, Aug. 6.-RouSevrliS S speech to the convention was a great disappointment tO Alaskans in the city. They take it that should he again be in the prcsi- dcntial chair he will pursue a pol icy of conservation towards that territory which will put an end to all development. His langu- age can be construed to mean that the mineral, as we'll as all other natural resources, belong to the government and should only be exploited in such manner as the government should see fit and to is profit. The action of the Alas ka delegates on this question so vitally affecting the future well fare of Alaska is being watched with intense interest and 1t is ex- pected they will take some steps to counteract the effect of Roose- velt's speech, which is the most
 severe blow aimed at the indus trial development of inc north vet
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
Would Have Government Supervision of All Our Natural Re sources Including Our Minerals--Action of Alaska Del egates Being Watched With Interest--No Me-
 groes Need Apply

Chicago, Aug. G.-At a confer ence held last evening among the leaders of the National Progress sives it was practically agreed up on that Hiram Johnson, governor of California, should be the party's nominee for vice-presi- dent. there being no Southern man available. Johnson will accept the nomination. Politicians here be- lievc that the nomination of John son will go far toward driving the La Toilette followers over to Wilson, as the man from the Pa cific coast state is thoroughly dis liked by the senator from Wis conSin, whom he fOrS0nk during the primary campaign.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

Nome, Aug. 5.Jennings has arrived here and is now busy mak- ing his campaign in this divis- ion. Everything is in splendid shape and the territory will hear good reports for the Democratic candidate when the vote is count ed. Let the other districts do as well as we will do and Jennings will be elected.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
POODLE FUND IS
 RAISED BY POLICE

New York, Aug. GA police fund of S50,0O0 has been raised to de- fcnd Lieut.. Becker on the chal- of having been an accomplice in the murder of Herman R0senthal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
PROTEST FILED AGAINST FULLER
New Judicial Appolntee for Alas ka wlII be Confirmed With
 out Opposition

Washington. Aug. G.-Thc ju- dietary committee has favOrabIv reported on the nomination of +. r.. Fuller for judge in Alaska. Later protests against confirma- ton were filed. Various charges have been filed against roniirmn- tiOn by J. C.. Greer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
COME WITH ME
 OR GET OUT
orozco, Bandit Chief, Tolls For eigners He Will No Longer
 be Responsible

JuarcZ, Aug. O.-Gen. Orozco who is being badly pressed by the fedcrals on the eve of his cvacua- tiOn, has notified foreigners that after tomorrow he will be no long CT responsible for their safety He has advised them to either fol- low him or cross the border.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
HARVESTER TRUST
 says Is INNOCENT

Sl. Paul. Aug. 6.-The Harvester Trust has filed it's answer to the suit instituted by the government denying the charge that it has acted in restraint of trade.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
HEIGHTS OF PYrHIAs
 ARE IN SESSION

Denver. Aug. 6.-The twenty seventh biennial session of the supreme lodge of the Knights of Pythias is in session here with a large attendance.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

The S. s. Sampson will arrive here this evening about o'clock departing soon after for the south
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

Chicago, Aug. 6.-RoOsevclt has forced the negro delegates out of the convention, when orders were issued by the officers of the Ma tional ColOred Association, num- bering 100000 members. to quit the party fight for Roosevelt.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

Chicago, Aug. 6.-James Wick ersham and O. P. Hubbard, of Alaska, were seated as delegates, the convention itself deciding that the territory had a right to vote.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

Robert FurgersOn and William Morton, who have been prospect. ing al Saina. returned to town las night.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

Chicago, Aug. 6.-It is likely that Ex-Senator Beveridge will contin- uc as chairman of the convention
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

Chauncey Shaw returned to the Cliff mine this morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

the whole country and belonged to them and not those who had chosen that land as their field of operations. He also urged wo- mans suffrage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
MARINES LANDED
 IN MAMAGUA

Managua. Aug. Glowing to the disordered conditions one hundred marines have been landed here to protect foreign interests.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

Nome people are complaining that the mail up north is "cold- StOraged."
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

Col. Richardson, president of the road commission, arrived at WOrtmans today and will leave there for Valdez carly tomorrow morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

Mrs. F.. N. Thompson will leave on the Sampson for eSattIe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

The Sampson will carry the following Valdez passengers for the outside: Mrs. F. A. Hamilton Mrs. Marion Leach, Mrs. E.. N Thompson, Chas. Rystrom, B. L. Englekc, R. M. Hasketh, George SOamrs, Mrs. George SOames and Sidney Drake.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

Chicago, Aug. 6.-Col. Roosevelt appeared on the platform in the
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

J. w. McMillan i. confined tC his home by severe illness.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

Chicago, Aug. 6.-Jane Adams of Null House, will second tho nomination of Roosevelt tnmor- TOW.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

The Three Nj. left this morning with a scOw of lumber from the Copper River Lumber company's yard for Tom Blakncy's property on FidalgO bay.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06
LOCAL ITEMS.

Charles RyStrOm leaves on the Sampson for the outside.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

Ethel Egan was the winner of the fy-catching contest. having caught t3, 400 flies since the prize was offered. Peter North was all lowed the fourth prize.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

If you want all the news all tn, ime road he prospector
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

enunciated from a political plat | form. Y.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-08-06

F.. AmundsOn and Fred. Berg left this morning on the Three M. for Landlock, and will work for Mir. Dickey at the Three Man Min ing cOmpany's property.