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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-01-09

the heat. which SweIIs even the bolts
and beams nt the inside before the sun
has Eada its circuit.
The southern side of the dome sui
fers most from the heat. being eXln,S
ed longer to the sun which passes
nev from the east to the west. II tilr
metal were tXlmSpd to Il runStnu:
heating the result, of the cOntiiin stint.
of such expansion aS that received ~
very hot days might prove disastrous
but as it is little if any permanent III
jury is done. since the iron returns
regularly to its FORMAL position rs rhr
cool night comes on.
But what StpillS more remarkable is
the fact that marble is also changed in
volume so %perceptibly by the suniigh,
that the mammoth shaft OF the Wash
ington monument swaps back and
forth in the sun on a hot day. The
outer surface being Of hard marble the
expansion is much greater than it
would be had granite instead of mar
BILE been used. On Il hot summer day
the sharp aluminium apex that crowns
the obelisk points to a position at least
four inches north of normal. but al
ways returns to its proper position in
the cool Of the night.
From the extreme top Of the monu
ment inside a long pipe line run per-
pendicularly to the bottom. leading to
a small closet behind the elevator
This contains a long pendulum, whose
bob hangs in a vessel of mercury,
which prevents its oscillation. Two
stationary transits with highly mag.
nifying lenses are focused directly
upon the suspended wire. and through
these each culver Of the monument is
detected, being magnitied on a fine
scale graduated to thousandths OF an
inch.
Every morning ut 10 O'Clock a stale
ment Of this plummet line is taken
and reported to the war department.
and it was by this means that the Of
feet which the suns rays have on thu,
huge white shaft was discovered. This
plumb bob. of course. was placed in
the monument for the purpos" Of de
tecting any settling it might undergo,
and, although the great weight Of Its
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-01-09
Heat OF THE sun
Old Sol Has a Strong Pull at the
Capitol In Washington.
SWAPS THE MAMMOTH DOME.
On a Hot Day His Torrid Rays VIII
Drag the Massive Iron Structure
Way Out of PIumb-Turns the Same
Trick With Washington Monument.

Not many people have any idea as to
the enormous amount Of heat that the
sun sends off into space. The earth
gets only Il very small portion of it.
The head Of a pin placed tW ity feet
away from an electric light gets
in proportion to the light on the sur
rounding walls Of a room about what
the earth gets of the suns light and
heat radiated into space. Yet that por.
ton the earth does get is great enough
to cause great structures to move.
In fact. all stone or metal buildings
are constantly changing their positions
under the hot rays Of the sun. The
great dome of the capitol. building at
Washington is the largest surface OF
cast iron in the world, and the effect of
the continuous heat OF a hot summer
day can best be appreciated, says Har,
per's Weekly. when it is known that
this mammoth mass really sways back
and forth under the scorching rays un,
til the top feather in the cap Of the
statue of Freedom describes an ellipse
the diameter OF which on a hot day
varies from four to eight inches.
The giant plinth base Of the dome.
resting on the root Of the old sand
stone building. measures 1876 feet on a
side. The greatest diameter Of the
round dome is l25 feet, while the
whole iron structure Is 21S feet high
from the old capitors roof to the base
Of Freedom on the apex. The cast iron
covering this surface is made in thin
sheets. Offering a good conductor for
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-01-09
The Retort Political.

One of 'the first secretaries of agricul-
ture was Il man Of great shrewdness
and ability. which were not incompati-
BILE with a certain slow footed ease.
He was known to be late at cabinet
meetings, where hardness is Il serious
came into a meeting a minute or two
late one of the other secretaries, think
ing to give n helpful rebuke, said:
Hello! Here the tail Of the
administration"
The secretary slid leisurely into his
seat and hen answered.:
well. the tail may come in handy
some day to brush the flies off the rest
Of the administration
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-01-09
:emprs 10 escape IS IlaDle to De not
either when escaping or If retaken

IempIs 10 escape IS IlaDIe TO De snoL
either when escaping or If retaken
alive.
An unparoled prisoner may also be
shot while in the act of escaping. but
IT re%captured it would be murder to
shoot him. and he should not be pun.
ished for his attempt, though be may
be placed in more rigorous confne-
ment.
A prisoner may be compelled to earn
his keep" by working at his trade. if
he has one. or by doing work for bis
captors not of a purely military nature.
Thus he may be ordered to assist in
draining the camp in which be is a
prisoner, but it would not be fair to
put him to building Notifications.
The customs OF war justify the en-
ployment Of spies. but under certain
rules. If a soldier voluntarily turns
traitor the other side is entitled to
make use of him, but it is not honor
able to tempt a soldier to betray his
own side.
II thus tempted a nan may pretend
to turn traitor and deceive the enemy
with false information. On the other
hand, voluntarily to go over to the
enemy, pretending to be a traitor or
deserter, would be d~ishonorable con.
duct-that is, ii the pretended traitor
is an officer or soldier.
A spy, Of course. comprehends the
hazardous nature of the mission be
undertakes and is painfully aware
of the fact that he carries his life in
his hands. so to speak. Courageous
and daring though he may be, the spy
has no rights and is at all times liable
to be shot or hanged at sight. Now
adays, though. he is usually given the
benefit Of a trial by court martial.
An officer or soldier, however. caught
in the enemy's camp must not be treat
ed as a spy. but as d prisoner Of war.
provided be is not disguised.
II a commander takes part in a
charge or persistently exposes himself
to fire he must take his chance Of be.
ing shot. but in big affairs it is not the
game to detail marksmen to try to
pick off your opponents general, though
every effort may be made to capture
him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-01-09
These BOYS.

Howard = Hasn't Bachelor waited
Coward-Bless you, no! He's only had
a marrying income since he was sixty.
Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-01-09
Misery Ahead.
The Point of View.

"Say, pa, what Is the difference be-
Parent-A visit. my boy, is when you
go to see your Grandmother Jones,
and q visitation is when your Grand
mother Jones comes to see us.-New
York Times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-01-09
ForgetfuI.

HOstesS-Oh. professor. haven't YOU
brought your wife? professor-There.
] knew I'd forgotten something.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-01-09

mass tl% pressed the rOund for maHfO
decades it has settled only a Sli246o
fraction of an inch in one corner. 10 be-,
This seems extraordinary when 1ta ~
realized that its weight nf 81. 72Ott0nS1
rests on Il foundation nnly 1861 fe8eS
square amt IS feet deep from a BNalEkb
almost tifl"r, t)nnrs that Of the dehth
The whole RESTS m The sandy hank OF
the Potomac ri:"r with the enormous
pressure 81 hvr toms tu~Lhe square
foot \,,l ,:ui\ tine> The suns heat
SWa, the. lriu uin,iiSk nut ut times,
when 4, <,l'l 'vi,,rr, gale was Lowing.
1t has beet, ",I,n:trrt as much as two
inches on ut plumb.
sm4iita: --..k in the World.
The >!I;:ia ii t""'k III the world is in
the library at rni!.rSS. always under
lock- ANA KEY. 1t is Il copy Of thu
Rulmiyat At Omar !i'Hvyam. The
tiny volume WAS mace ~ Nathan Dale
OF cleveland O.. 1t was photographed.
each page separately. -Four books OF
the same size would just rover a post
age stamp Three hundred of them
would weigh !; pound. New York Mail.
Misery Ahead.
'More tough luck" whispered bis
wife.
"Weli. what now he muttered.
lyon knuw Miss Green never sings
without iti iIIilSlc!
Yes.
well, she brought her music
Detroit Free Press.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14
AMONG THE 'FRATS'' AT Nj. U.
'73 Hears From IA About the $3.50,
Worth of New Chapter Houses
Here.

500. The chapter was installed in
1909.
in 1910 the Sigma CHS bought the
old Hockaday place on College
avenue at a cost of $17,5OO.
THE Sigma Nus will build in the
spring at a cost of SIT ,OOO-rough
brick, three stories, enclosed porch
with fireplace, red tile roofing. En-
glish architecture The second story
is to hang over the porch.
Two More SOrOrities to Build,
Within the next two years the
Pi Beta Phi sorority and the Chi
Omega sorority will build new homes.
Better take run up to Columbia
when you come back from the Coast
Certainly would like to-"
For long time there was silence.
Outside a hot September sun beat
down and scorched the fields. A
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14
DIPLOMACY.

A diplomat is one gifted i'm hand
ling difficult situations. He is the
man who can get what he wants and
leave the impression that he gave as
much as he took Equally diplomatic
is the man who gives more than he
takes but makes his rival arbitrator
believe he is satisfied
Nations send out their most skillful
sons to bargain for world courtesies.
They vie with the greatest minds of
other nations. He who can give least
and unseemingly take most meanwhile
upholding the dignity of the father
land, is he whom the nation honors
But the Websters, the Ashburtons,
the Hays, the Bryans, all must do
honor to the man who possesses that
quality which enables him to praise
poor singing without encouraging
more - to compliment homemade
candy without giving the impression
that he hasn't had enough-to admire
a baby without having it thrust in
his arms. That is true diplomacy.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14
TRIBUTES TO MARCONI.

More than a half thousand lives
were saved from burning ship Thurs
day. Ten vessels responded to the
wireless summons for help.
An accident under similar circum-
stances several years ago probably
would not have been recorded. 1t
would not take a great imagination
to see the remaining 521 meet the
same death as the first 1856 Only
two boats were safely launched. Even
though these had survived the storm,
they might never have been picked
up without a previous wireless mes
sage, telling of the accident. Had the
fire occurred even in smooth sea,
without wireless the number of deaths
would have been far greater. Few,
if any, of the survivors might have
been rescued
Just how many lives are responsible
too the wireless would be hard to
determine, but every man, woman and
child rescued by its aid is a living
tribute-a monument-to Marconi.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14
PENSIONING HORSES.

The United States army administra-
ton has decided to pension off old
horses which have figured meritorious-
ly in the activities of the regular
army, and give them plenty to eat and
no work to do.
To dispose of these old faithfuls
at a low price to men whose only
object is to work horses hard enough
to get their profit before the animals
die or must be shot, is repelling to
all who have any feeling for dumb
brutes, so the action will be generally
commended
But what of the thousands of other
horses which have served humanity
just as long and just as faithfully?
Who has not noticed the look of an
guish in the eyes of horses which
have worked hard for long years for
city liveries, for grocers, peddlers,
draymen or contractors? Most of
these will never have time for rest
What lucky horse it is which has
seen active service in the regular
army.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14
Becker.Gunmen Cases Appealed.

BY United Press.
ALBANY, n. Y, Oct. 14.-Arguments
on the appeal of eX-police Lieutenant
Charles Becker and his four Rosen-
thai gunmen from sentences of death,
were begun today before the Court of
Appeals. The arguments were to
have been made some weeks ago but
the Sulzer Impeachment proceedings
at which the Court of Appeals judges
sat as members of the Impeachment
court, made necessary the postpon-
ment until today Speedy decisions
in the Becker-gunmen cases are eX-
pected. Should the court decide
against the condemed men it seemed
certain today that a further appeal
would be taken to the United States
Supreme Court This would mean
that the men convicted of the sensa-
tional killing of Gambler Rosenthal
will not be executed for many months
at least.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14
G. A. Helm Mt Nebraska o.

C. A. Helm, who was graduated
from the College of Agriculture last
June, is now at the University OF Ne
braska at Lincoln. He is an assistant
in experimental agronomy and is also
taking work toward a masters degree.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14
TO RENT

FOR SALE-One good Underwood
Typewriter, Model No. 5. In excel
lent condition $40, cash. Call 547-
Black, or 51S-Red. 13,tf.
FOR RENT-Southeas room and
east room; on third floor; 907 College
Avenue, telephone, 515-Red. 13,5tc
FOR RENT-Two well-heated rooms
in modern house, second floor, south
ern exposure co. Locust s, 6tp.
Room for three men, single beds,
three lights, glazed sleeping porch.
So per man. 605 s. 4th. Phone 402-
Black. 5tf
TO RENT-Nicely furnished rooms,
modern. COS South Fifth. Price re-
duced. 6-tf.
TO RENT-Furnishe or unfur-
house keeping. Second door from
campus, sos Conley. Phone 44S-
White. (6-tf)
If dissatisfied with your room, call
at 1406 Bass ave. and get one better.
90, II IT,
GIRLS-My rooms and board are
more convenient and nicer No eX-
ira charge. S04 Hillcrest. 7tf.
FOR RENT-Room at 600 S. 9th in
the Missouri Store Block The CEN
ter of all University activities. New
furniture and first-class accommo-
dations. Phone 245-white. Q0,tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14

thin film of smoke drifted from the
pipe and floated out the window.
The train stopped at Centralia. The
younger man alighted. Then he watch
ed the last coach recede in the dis
tance.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14
NEW USE FOR ROLLER SKATES.

Employees in the store room of the
Union Street Railway Company of New
Bedford, Mass, are required to wear
roller skates to accelerate their move
ments.
When a man is given an order for
material at the delivery window, he
must skate back to the proper section
of the storeroom. get his stock and re-
turn quickly.
Isn't this going a little too far with
the efficiency question?
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14
Business H1trOduCtiO11S

There is aquick way of securing business ntroduc-
tionSa way for those who have kindred interest to
become acquainted for their mutual advantage
Landlords and agents may meet tenants and pur-
chasers
The lady of the house may choose the most capable
and trustworthy domestic servants.
Employers may meet employees who skilled in
every line of endeavor.
Those who would buy, sell or exchange may
know each other.
Losers of lost articles of value may meet the finders
Those who have business interests that are similar
may become acquainted.
There's effective introduction for the
transaction of business that may prove profitable to all
concerned than the salutation---
'1N RESPONSE TO YOUR WANT ADJ
The Want columns of The Mssourian have been
the means OF making many introducons that have
brought profit and advancement hundreds of people
EQUALITY RETJRNS'
A half cent word day.
The Want Ad Phone is 55
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14

Wanted: Horse for his feed and
Zeep.. Light work Best of care and
attention. Call Bell Tailoring Co.,
Phone TAG Black. (10-2tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14

Baby Girl to Mr.. and Mrs. Trimble.
A baby girl was born yesterday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson H. Trimble, sos
Turner Avenue.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14

or trade for good colt. w. B. Estes,
Columbia, Mo. Phone sc. 9-19tf
MISCELLANEOUS
FOUND-A bicycle near the Uni
versity campus. Owner pay for this
ad and call at 507 Hit. Q3,tfc)
Good table board 81 a week 507
Hit st. Q1,7tc)
YOU WANT TO know where
Parsons Shoe Shop is. First class
work. So 9th st. e, mc)
Dressmaking and tailoring done at
reasonable prices. 204 Guitar Build
ing. Miss Perry. Phone 246-White.
5,6tc
HAIR Switches made of
combings and cut hair, also trans
formations, 1911 Windsor Street 5tf.
Dancing lessons given privately at
sos Conley. Phone 44S White. (29,tfc)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14
LOST

LOST--A pair of glasses and a
heavy gold bracelet. Please phone
SAT Black. Q3,tfc)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14

Wanted:-To convince every STU
lent that l can do his Kodak finishing
;heaper and quicker. w. R. Bradley
1t T. Parsons, So. 9th (10-3 Imp
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14
ADS.

Want ads bring greater results proportion than any
other form of Advertising The rate is half cent word
a day-phone S..
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14

LOST-Irish lace collar. Finder
please return to Missourian Office and
receive reward. 11-6tp)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14
Notice..

Anyone having a bill against the
w. c. T. L. will please send it to me
at once. Mrs. A. d. Petty. adv.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14
Hint to HOuSekeepers.

Have your rugs cleaned in the eco
nomical, sanitary way. Phone 245 Red
for the student motor Vacuum clean
er. (adv)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14

WANTED-Men's clothing and shoes
Niller's Second Hand Store 26 N.
Ninth Street Phone 7OS-Black
(5,1mo,c)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14

WANTED-To sell, furnace suit
able for a nine-room house. Apply
600 Maryland place. 9,5tp
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14

WANTED-To sell, a furnace suit
able for a nine-room house Apply
500 Maryland place. 9,5tp
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14
FOR SALE

One work mare. Will sell cheap
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14

WANTED - Three unfurnished
rooms, modern, within walking dis
tance of University. Telephone 402-
Red. (d4p,13)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14
WANTED

anted:-Horse for his feed and
Zeep., Light work. Best of care and
attention Call Bell Tailoring Co.,
Phone TAG Black. (10-2tf)
Wanted:-To convince every STU
lent that l can do his Kodak finishing
;heaper and quicker w. R. Bradley
1T T. Parsons, So. 9th QO-3 Imp
WANTED-Men's clothing and shoes.
Nillers Second Hand Store. 26 N.
Ninth Street Phone 70S-Black
(5,1moc)
WANTED-To sell, a furnace suit
able for nine-room house. Apply
600 Maryland place. 9,5tp
WANTED-To sell, a furnace suit
able for a nine-room house. Apply
500 Maryland place. 9,5tp
WANTED-LadieS to demonstrate
Wheat Biscuit on Saturday, 11th.
Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes and
Good pay to right parties. Church or
lodge ladies preferred Call for Mr.
Thomas, Athens Hotel, evening and
morning this week (d2tp)
Old Feathers Wanted:-$5 to SIS
for feather beds. Phone 392 and we
will call for them. Klass Commission
Co., q North Eighth Street.
10-3 1m,p)
WANTED = Three unfurnished
rooms, modern, within walking dis
tance of University. Telephone 402-
F., Red. (d4p,13)
LOST
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14

or trade for good colt. w. B. Estes
Columbia, Mo. Phone sc. 9-19tf
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14

GIRLS-My rooms and board are
ira charge S04 Hillcrest. 7tf.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-10-14

Dancing lessons given privately at
sos Conley. Phone 44S White. (29,tfc)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09

ers are the young men who, like your
old men. began young. The time will
come when We shall have our old men
occupy the same position as the old men
hold with YOU. We are young. but will
soon get 20 that position.
Many times a man has been intro
duced 10 me as 'So-and-Go.' the great
crickcter. tennis PLAYER. etc. / soon real
tied that We are American. even I'm golf
or any sport We believe in specializing, in
doing some one thing and doing ii well.
|. like a great number OF my country
men. play but one game. BY cOncentrat-
Ing an ones energy and studying but one
game the American quail OF golf has
made much more rapid progress than
with the English. who believe I'm variety,
which is said 10 be- the spice Of life. The
natural conclusion seems 20 bee that the
Americans will befo-e a very great while
have an exceedingly dangerous lot Of
golfers for Englshmen 20 contend with.
Our progressive golfers. too. are self
made. and consequently resourceful golf
ers. Who can dig themselves out OF a
grave caused by staleness or other rea-
sons"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
GAYMOR LEAGUE WINS.
BUT NOT ITS SHOVEL
Attorney General Rules Organ
lzation May Be Recorded
Without the Emblem.
IBv Telegranh TO The Trihrnn


Albany, Sept. S-The Secretary of State
is not required 10 record Mayor Gaynors
shovel, according TO an opinion of Attor-
ney General Carmody to-day. but the
name "Gaynor Independent League" the
Attorney General holds, is perfectly
proper for acceptance by the Secretary OF
State. not so closely resembling indie
pendence League" as 20 he Calculated
10 deceive"
Secretary Of State Mitchell May held up
the certificates of the Gaynor lndepen-
dent League on the ground that II
might conflict with Independence League
and he asked for an opinion from the At
torney General as to whether its record
ing would be violation Of the corpora
tion law.
Any person at all familiar with 'the
political situation in this state" said Mr.
Carmody. would hardly confuse the
Gaynor Independent League with the In
dependence League of any one else. 1t is
true that the title in use might be sub
ject TO perverson. The phrase vote for
Gaynor. candidate OF the Independent
League" might be Objectionable. but the
remedy for such an infringement I'm act
ual practice is always ready in the
courts"
Speaking Of the shovel which appears
In the Gaynor certificate OF the emblem.
Mr.. Carmody says:
1t Is manifestly impossible for the
Secretary of State 10 copy with the
means at his disposal the representation
OF a shovel within a square, or 70 furnish
certified copies OF such a representation.
Although il is true that the emblem
might be indicated by some words Of de-
scription. nevertheless. l am Of the opn-
ion that Ii is not within the intention OF
the recording acts that such matter be
included i'm the recorded certificate. The
copyright law and Sections 81, 81 and ia
Of the election law provide adequate
means for the protection and perpetual
ton OF the emblem. the purposes when
are evidently sought in this certificate.
Mr.. Carmody said that il was not i'm
proper in a certificate of membership
corporation TO state that the corporation
was formed 10 afford a name for its mem
beers and their associates to promote,
political campaign
The certificate for the Gaynor Citizens
League Of Brooklyn was also held up by
the Secretary Of state. but IT IS said that
the Carmody opinion will permit its ac-
ceptance.