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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02
FUNSTON STOPS GAMBLING
Correspondents Show Up Trick Of
Spaniards to Get Funds.

By United Press.
VERA CRUZ, June 2. (By Mail to
New YOrk).-It was husky little tus-
sci that General Funston had with
the gamblers of Vera Cruz. In the first
place, the gamblers are crafty Span
iards, who found it an easy matter to
mislead the minor military authorities
Before Funston was aware of it, two
of his subordinates, Colonel Plummer,
the provost general, and Captain Bam-
ford, the chief of police, had given per-
mission to the gamblers to resume
their business.
The newspaper correspondents from
Mexico City, who were familiar with
Mexican customs, first made General
Funston aware of the mistake which
Plummer and BamfOrd had made.
Plummer and Bamford had been in
structed not to interfere more than
necessary with the mixed customs of
Mexico, in their government of Vera
Cruz and so, when they were assured
by the Spanish gamblers that open
gambling was fixed custom in Mex
leo they Immediately gave the hold
ers of the gambling concession per-
mission to open their places.
For many years open gambling and
the sale of gambling concessions had
been prohibited in Mexico and the cor
respondents were aware that 1t was
with great reluctance that the sorely
pressed Huerta finally turned to the
sale of gambling concessions for funds.
AS soon as the correspondents saw
the gambling houses running full tilt
under the American military rule. they
took the matter up with Provost Cen
eral Plummer.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02
FOOTBALL AND SCHOLARSHIP
The intercollegiate Sport Not Neces.
sarily Detrimental One Writer Says.

The New York Evening Post in a re-
cent issue had this to say about foot
fall and scholarship:
That participation in football is not
necessarily detrimental to scholarship
is one of the facts adduced from a
study of figures compiled by Professor
Husband, of Dartsmouth, on the stand
ing of the freshman class. Another
interesting fact-especially so as it is
in line with recent findings at Cornell
is that the average rank of members
of the fraternities is lower than the
average of the class as a whole. This
would indicate, according to Professor
Husband, either that the worst schol-
ars gain the highest social honors, or
else the men admitted to the societies
are prevented from doing their best
work by foreign influences.
From the freshman class 40 men
were admitted to fraternities, and their
scholastic averages was GIL per cent.
The average of the 140 freshmen not
chosen was 500 per cent. Practically
every man on the football squad made
a fraternity, and the average rank of
this group was 67.6 per cent. The aver
age rank of this group was 67.6 per
cent. The average marks of all other
groups admitted to the fraternities
was considerably lower than this. OF
course, many of these other groups
INDUCED in some other form of athlet--
les and extra-curriculum activity,
prominence of the sort being regarded
as more or less sine qua non for
fraternity candidate"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02
ROMANCE AND TRUTH.

By girls proposing, the moonlight
of romance will give away to the sun.
light of truth" says a modern novel.
ist. who "detests tea-pouring heroines'
and believes in the future of woman
and her ideals.
This novelist pictures young
woman explaining to her fiance that
besides loving him, she is marrying
him for home and few selfish COM
forts.
OF course in most cases this would
be the truth. but who wants to learn
the truth anyhow, when it means cut
ting short the sentimentality and the
romance that is supposed to accom-
pany wooing?
The moonlight romance of the past
was tricky and deceitful, says this
suitor, but this trickery and deceit has
been considered pleasure by millions
for years and years.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02
A DREAM OF THE UNEMPLOYED.

Here is an opportunity for thai
great army of unemployed" We have
heard so much about during the last
few months. The state has issued
a call for 10000 harvest hands to help
with the wheat crop, which is still un-
usually large despite the flies and
worms that have attacked it. This is
the first time the state has ever is
sued such a call. The figures are
based upon careful estimations after
investigation in most of the counties
The unemployed" can not withhold
their services in the wheat fields, as
they have done in other cases, on the
grounds of poor wages. The farmers
will pay from 81 to So day. accord
ing to experience. Board and room
will be supplied in addition. Such a
proposition, to a man without a job,
ought to be almost a message from
paradise.
Besides the unemployed" there is a
multitude of others to whom the
wheat harvest ought to appeal. With
10000 men needed, only small part
of the number applying will be labor
ers of much experience in a harvest
field. The man without experience
and in need of summer vacation of
outdoor work, has his day now. Then
there is the additional inducement of
country board.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02
THE BLESSING OF BASEBALL

Baseball, already responsible fol
better feeling between the United
States soldiers and the Mexicans in
Vera Cruz, helped settle a law suit
recently in San Francisco. A man who
sued the Southern Pacific for $4,000
because of the death of his brother
compromised in order that the court
might go to a ball game.
There may be baseball fanatics
baseball fans and baseball pests, but
when baseball so joins men together
in a sort of common bond and makes
them forget their troubles and look
on each other with better feeling, it is
a blessing.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02
SELECTING THE REQUIREMENTS
Once University Had Hard and Fast
Course, Then All Electives.

| yOuTSe, lueu All EIcCuvcSs
Since 1S41 when courses were first
given at the University of Missouri
there have been three changes in the
curriculum The first, known as the
hard and fast course, was followed
from the opening of the University
until 1900. This was prescribed
course where the freshman had no
elective subjects whatsoever; the
sophomore and junior a few. and the
senior all electives. Originally, how
ever, the seniors did not have an en-
tirely free elective course, but it was
made so by gradual changes.
On October %, 1899, the pendulum,
as it were, swung in the opposite di-
rectiOn and the required course was
completely abolished. to be replaced
by an entirely new systematic free
elective course which took effect 1900
1901. The committee who introduced
it consisted of DIR. ]. c. Jones, chair
man; F. G. Hicks, Frank Thilly, w. G.
Brown and f. A. Allen. This course
made all work elective and the student
was left with no guide whatever. The
change was so completely new and
sudden that the student was somewhat
bewildered because he was unprepar-
ed for the change. 1t resulted in many
complications which a little guidance
would have avoided. The student con-
cerned himself with filling out his
course card with subjects chosen more
or less indiscriminately as long as he
made the required IL hours necessary
for his graduation.
In the fall of 1907-190S a happy
medium was adopted which is really
an amalgam of the hard and fast
course and the free elective, and is
still in force. 1t was introduced by
a committee consisting of o. M. Stew
art, chairman; A. Ross Hill, N. NJ.
Trenholme and W. G. Manly. The re-
quirements in this course depend upon
what the student had studied in. the
high school and aim at filling out the
weak places in the High School train
ing.
The compulsory subjects. with some
slight exceptions which arise in spec
ial cases are: Six hours of English,
five hours of history, five hours of
ancient languages and literature, five
hours of mathematics or logic and
psychology, five hours of physical
science and five hours of modern Ian
guages. All the rest are electives. In
the junior year the student is put un-
der guidance and direction for the
completion of his course.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02
ART A PRACTICAL SUBJECT
DR.. John Pickard Explains How Large.
" It Enters Into Our Life.

ly 1t Enters Into Our Life.
Art is the most practical subject
in the world, DR.. John Pickard, pro
fessor of classical archaeology anl
history of art, told a visitor to hi.
Office the other day. 1t is broad sub.
ject with such phases as drawing
painting, modelling, arts and crafts
work and designing for manufactur.
ers, he said. He gave his visitor many
reasons why student should study
art.
Since art enters so largely into the
life of our time. it is a very desirable
study Doctor Pickard said. 1T may
, be studied with the idea of producing
any of the numerous forms of art
One may take mass of iron, with an
intrinsic value of three cents, and
twist it into an iron candlestick worth
three dollars. A maker of clothing
designs adds seven hundred per cent
to the value of the material. No matter
how fine the material, it must be at
tractive in design. The person who
studies art and the theories underlying
it is in a position to produce things
attractive.
"All motor car advertisements today
tell of the attractiveness of the de-
signs. The successful architect must
have both attractive and suitable de-
signs. The book publisher selects at
tractive type and makeup. That is
art.
City-beautiful plans and landscape
architecture are new terms. They rep
resent artistic appreciation. The Amer
ican Federation of Arts discusses these
subjects. Every day We are called up
on to pass artistic judgment on some
thing.
"Other subjects you will study, but
how much of them you will be able
to use and remember? If you have
education in art, you will develop a
knowledge and appreciation of art.
'The joy of life is the appreciation
of things that are fine. Then why not
study to teach us this appreciation?
One way is to study art that already
has been created. For years We have
brought the finest works of art to
hn Init
Ogist has said He who has seen but
one work of art has seen none He
has had no comparison. We need con-
tact with the fine works of art. We
don't c/re about the date of Michael
Angeles birth, but for an appreciation
of his work. Art stays with us longest,
does us the most good and affects us
most"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02
POPE Plus Y Is 20 TODAY
Letters and kilograms Pour Into Vat.
lean From All Over World.

LedterS anu IeiegramS fOur lntO vat.
lean From All Over World.
fsy United Press
ROME, June Pope Plus X was
seventy-nine years old today. From
early yesterday until late today a
veritable flood of congratulatory let
ters and kilograms from all over the
civilized world poured into the vati-
can. Many hundreds came from mis-
sionaries and other representatives of
the Catholic church who are In the
wilds of countries uncivilixed.
The good wishes to the Pope came
from all classes Of people. The name
OF every ruler and head of every ma
ton was among the list of messages.
But perhaps the messages most highly
priced and those which more dearly
touched the heart OF the pontiff were
those from his relatives and the lowiy
friends he had made AS Giuseppe
Sarto. a poor boy. where he lived ut
Riese, Italy.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02
GIRLS TO ENJOY THE OZARKS
Stephens College Teachers VIII Have
Charge of q Camp.

Miss Anne Douglass of Columbia, IL
brarian at Stephens College, and Miss
Jessie Kite, instructor in physical
training at Stephens College, will
spend their summer vacation in rum
ming a summer camp for girls near
Hollister, Mo.
The camp will be open July 8 until
September 1. Girls enroll for a week
or ten days and then make way for
others. There is regular weekly
program, including horseback rides
and hikes to spots famous in "The
Shepherd of the Hills and other Ozark
fiction. The girls wear uniform con-
sisting of bloomers. middies and short
khaki skirts.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

Richard Harding Davis writes that
American soldiers are doing outpost
duty i'm knee-deep sand that is alive
with fees and jiggers; nor is there
any shade or water. Speak up, brave
lads of a few weeks ago, who will
volunteer?
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02
Weather Signals Since 1897.

The Columbia Herald started In
1897 the custom of giving the weather
signals at 10 o'clock each morning,
both by hosting a flag and by blow
ing short and long blasts of the
whistle. E. w. Stephens was proprie-
tor of the Herald at that time.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

weave a life net. Don't worry, fat men
and timid persons. your house nay
not burn; and if it does you can sleep
Oh the ground floor
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

The Columbia Jail serves one good
purpose. 1t is so cramped and dirty
that it makes its inmates hesitate to
go back after they once have been
freed.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

After May 1, can be found in my
new Offices. room 301, 303 and 305
Guitar building. P. H. MURRY, Os-
teopathic Physician. (adv)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

CARD SIGNS:-"Rooms for Rent" !"
Table Board" Room and Board"
Rooms for Light Housekeeping" ETC..
already printed, for sale at Herald
Statesman Office, basement Virginia
Building. (166tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE few
farms and some city property. M. A.
Hornback. Office in NOVEL; Building
telephone 1040. residence telephone
1898 Black. (197 tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

GAS RANGE FOR SALE-Used only
months, cost SIT, will sell for $12.
Inquire at Missourian office. u87tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

DANCING LESSONS given privately
at sos Conley avenue. Phone 44S-
White. Q89tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

Thos. Parsons. fine shoe repairing
Sewed soles 75c and 81. While you
wait. South Ninth street. (168tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

| ed house on Rosemary lane. fnOne 700.
(21Otf
Furnished house for rent from June
5 to September 10 or shorter time.
Unusually cool house. Screened con-
crete veranda. No roomers and no
children. 1907 Keiser Ave. After
June 4 telephone Miss Fl. at 97S.
FOR RENT-In June, for summer.
at summer rates, furnished apartment.
5 rooms and bath. Ideal location Op-
posite campus. North, east and west
exposure. NJ. Stewart. 4O6 South 9Th
st. GID
FOR RENT-Two desirable south
rooms for the summer. 1OS Hit
street. Phone 1862. CID
FOR RENT-Rooms to girls for
summer school. Ali, Hit. Phone 1898
White. (2O9tf)
FOR RRENT-Furnished house for the
summer. One block from Agricultural
Building and two blocks from Aca-
demic Hall. 1104 Paquin st. Phone
116O. (215)
FOR RENT-A 14-room modern
house on south side near the Univers-
ity. Suitable for fraternity, sorority.
or dwelling house. John C. Schwabe.
Phone 364. (204tf)
FOR RENT-To young men, for reg
ular fall term, first-class rooms, well
lighted and well ventilated. Single
beds. Inspection desired before they
are vacated for the summer. Cos s.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02
FOUND.

FOUND Gentleman's monogram
ring. fountain pen, Greek letter pin
keys. Lost and Found Bureau, Y. M
G. A.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-A modern fifteen room
brick house, steam heat, near Campus.
suitable for fraternity or sorority
house. Phone 725. CID
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

SHOE REPAIRING-that's our bus
mess. No job too difficult for this
place. Tango Shop. 10 North Tenth
street. (215)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

FOR RRENT-Beoinning Sept. resi-
dence property at 9O6 Conley avenue.
Call on ]. S. Ankeney. (205tD
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02
Fourth. Phone 402 Black.

FOR RENT-Furnished Rooms, 718
Missouri avenue. Inspection solicited.
(194 tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

When this was written Huerta
again had definitely decided to resign.
Has he done it yet?
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

FOR RENT-September 1st, eight
room modern house, 809 Virginia ave-
East front and an ideal location.
Newly decorated and in f1rst-class
condition. Also has servants room.
Apply to w. H. Guitar, SIS Hit street.
(210)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

LOST-A Schaffer self-filling foun-
tain pen. Lost Friday morning, first
floor Academic Hail. Phone 324.
GID
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

LOST-Bunch of keys on ring. Find
er leave at storeroom of old Chem.
Bldg, or call 1249-White. (2O7tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

days only. 2os s. 10th st. Phone lfSo
White. (213)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02
LOST.

LOST-A red leather back memo
randum book on the campus. Monday
evening. Return to c. T. Levy, 900 S.
9th. or phone 1855 White. (213)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

LOST-A diamond ring. Finder
please phone Marguerite MCGOWAN
lib. Reward. (206tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

LOST-Bull dog, pup, white with
black eyes and bObbed tail; wearing
leather harness. Reward for return to
Sigma Chi House.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

FOR SALE-Gas range. Phone
11O4-Green. (207tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

TO RENT-Rooms for the summer,
single beds, tables, and lights. 900
s. 9Th. Phone 1044-White at meal
time. (203tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02
FOB SALE.

FOR SALE-Bicycle at a bargain.
w. C. Swarner. Phone $50. (2O9tf)
FOR SALE OR RENT-A new resi-
dence, desirable location, east porch,
four bed rooms and sleeping porch,
Apply to A. X. Rogers, 1927 Keiser
avenue. (215)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

FOR SALE-An extra 'O7, O8, ant
'09 Savitar. cheap. Address, B. R
Williams, Whiteside, Mo. CID
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

FOR RENT-This summer; furnish
ed house on Rosemary lane. Phone 9SS.
(210tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02

FOR RENT-To girls next school
year, rooms at 507 Hit (opposite
Horticulture Bldg.) Two lights, two
tables and closet in each room. Prices
reasonable Phone 372. (213
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-06-02
CLASSIFIED ADS

CLASSIFIED ADS
/ CARD SIGNS:-"Rooms for Rent,
Table Board" Room and Board.
Rooms for Light Housekeeping" etc.
already printed, for sale at Herald
Statesman Office. basement Virginia
Building. (166tf)
DANCING LESSONS given privately
at sos Conley avenue. Phone 44S-
White. (1S9tf)
After May 1, l can be found In my
new Offices. room 301. 303 and 305
Guitar building. P. H. MURRY, Os-
teopathic Physician. (adv)
Thos. Parsons, fine shoe repairing.
Sewed soles 75c and 81. While you
wait. South Ninth street. (16Stf)
SHOE REPAIRING-that's our bus
iness. No job too difficult for this
place. Tango Shop. 10 North Tenth
street. (215)
GAS RANGE FOR SALE-Used only
months, cost SIT, will sell for $12.
Inquire at Missourian Office. (187tf)
FOUND.
ring. fountain pen, Greek letter pin,
keys. Lost and Found Bureau, Y. M.
c. A.
LOST.
LOST-A red leather back memo
randum book on the campus. Monday
evening. Return to C. T. Levy, 600 S.
9th. or phone 1855 White. (213)
LOST-Bull dog, pup, white with
black eyes and bobbed tail; wearing
leather harness. Reward for return to
Sigma Chi House.
LOST-Bunch of keys on ring. Find
er leave at storeroom of old Chem.
Bldg, or call 1249-White. (2O7tf)
LOST-A Schaffer self-filling foun-
tain pen. Lost Friday morning, first
floor Academic Hall. Phone 324.
GID
LOST-A diamond ring. Finder
please phone Marguerite MCGOWAN,
lib. Reward. (206tf)
FOB SALE.
w. c. Swarner, Phone $50. (2O9tf)
FOR SALE OR RENT-A new resi-
dence, desirable location, east porch,
four bed rooms and sleeping porch.
Apply to A. X. Rogers, 1927 Keiser
avenue. (215)
FOR SALE-An extra OF, 08, and
'09 Savitar, cheap. Address, B. R.
Williams, Whiteside, Mo. CID
FOR SALE-Gas range. Phone,
11O4-Green. (207tf)
FOR SALE-House furnishings,
beds, springs, heating stove, cook
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-14
FULL TICKET
In Knox Co. To De Placed
By PrOgreSsiVGs
Decided Upon At A Meeting
Saturday Afternoon

The Progressives of Knox county
held the first meeting of the campaign
III the parlors of the Curtis Hotel on
Saturday afternoon. Owing to wealth
er conditions there was not large at
tendance, but it was the unanimous
opinion of all present to place full
ticket in Knox county at the Novem-
her election and to support the state
ticket.
An address was delivered by Charles
Thauber Of Columbus, state secretary
of the Progressive party.
Another meeting of the Knox coun-
ty Progressives will be called at fu-
ture date, just as soon as the weather
settles. At this meeting further action
will be taken concerning the placing Of
full ticket in the field in Knox
county.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-14
THIRTEEN
Alleged Poker Players Gather
ed In By Police
And Each Given A Fine OF
$40 And Costs

A raid made by the police on South
Main street late Saturday night re-
suited in the arrest of thirteen young
men, all of whom were charged with
gambling. They were taken immedi-
ately before Mayor Perrine and all
pleaded guilty. A fine Of $40 was i'm
posed in each case.
For some time the authorities have
been making preparations to confirm
their suspicious that game was be-
ing conducted in Mt. Vernon. They
laid the trap Saturday night and the
thirteen were arrested. One or two
made getaway when the officers ap-
peared. They may be arrested later.
No game of chance was actually in
progress when the raid was made.
The men were all in one room, how
ever, and considerable difficulty would
have been experienced In giving the
police a satisfactory explanation of
their presence there. They pleaded
guilty to a charge of gambling as the
easiest way out Of it. The raid was
made by Chief of Police Parker and
Officers McElroy, Taylor, Hough and
Alsdorf
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-14
TEACHERS
Who We're Successful At
Last Examination

At the April examination OF teachers
held Saturday, April 4th, the following
were successful:
Elementary
For One Year--Klio Kunkle Vivian
Ross, Cary Cotrell, w. o. Phillips, Mt
Vernon: Myrtle Cain, Rowena Leon.
ard, Democracy; Hazel Hyatt, Fred.
ericktown; Hulah Phillips, Center.
burg; Clara Beckley, Bladensburg; j.
H. Penhorwood, Buckeye City; Cary
Cullison, Martinsburg; Mabel Barrick,
Centerburg; Ray Koppert. Howard;
Doty Farmer, Tunnel Hill
For Two Years--Mary Bone, Alma
Lepiey, Mt. Vernon; f, o. Miller,
Greer.
For Three Years-0. B. Cummins,
Martinsburg; Archie Hampshire,
Utica; Charles Horn, Gambler
For Five Years.. s. Durbin, Buck.
eye City.
For Two Yeas, Special" Esther
Boner, FTedericktown.
High School
For Two Years. G. F. Hays, Blad.
ensburg.
For Five Years-R. M. Kaylor, Dan.
vile; C. w. Colgin, Brink Haven,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-04-14
REFERENDUM
Petitions Filled With Board
Of Elections

Referendum petitions were filed
with the Knox county board OF elec.
tions on Saturday afternoon asking
for vote on the question OF closing
UP West Burgess street in order to
give the Mt. Vernon Bridge Company
room in which to enlarge its plant.
The petition contained the signatures
of 276 persons, said to be residents
of Mt Vernon. The petitioners ask
for vote on the question at the next
regular election, which will occur in
November.
Council recently passed an ordi-
nance yacating the street so that the
bridge company could enlarge the
plant