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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-02-28
THEY'RE WEARING OUT!

Columbia's stepping stones, of hal
lowed memory, where have broken In
vain the boot-toes and the execrations
alike of alien visitors, at last are
yielding to the insiduous ravages of
time They are beginning to tilt a
bit on their foundations; the olden
glory of their rain-scoured surfaces
is beginning to be dimmed, and deep
hollows are being worn, slowly but
surely, into their very hearts.
1t is sad, indeed, to see these veter-
ans being kicked away, as it were, bit
by bit as the needless feet of pedes-
trians scuff over them. Every true
Columbian will shed tear as they go.
The old stepping-stones are nearly
worn out. Isn't it about time that
the City Council was ordering some
new stepping-stones?
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-02-28
The Open Column
University Assembly,

Editor The Missourian n:-An alum
nus had occasion to be present at the
opening lecture of Mr.. Hugh Black
Tuesday afternoon at the University
Auditorium. Arriving little early,
he found practically all of til: most
desirable seats filled with Columbia
people The question that came at
once to the writer's mind was; Should
this condition exist? This is the Uni
versity's Religious Week and Presi-
dent Hill has obtained one of the most
learned men to be had for the de-
sirable purpose of interesting Univer-
sity men and women in religious
service. Mr.. Blacks knowledge and
manner of address has always ap-
pealed to University students, and
never has there been a time when he
couldn't obtain a large and interest
! ing audience.
/ Students whose classes are not dis
missed until o'clock can not reach
the auditorium until a few minutes
after that hour and when they do ar
rive are compelled to take the more
undesirable seats at the rear of the
auditorium. One section, that given
to University women, was practically
filled with towns people. Where are
the University women to sit? There
are nearly 600 in the University and
most of them would hear Doctor
Black. They, of course, must take
seats at the rear with the University
men. Many students went to the
galleries, that they might obtain
seats. AS a rule it is little difficult
/ to have much interest in the speaker
or what he has to say from the high
seats, and especially when the address
concerns religious matters. This
same condition has always existed
when there was any sort of assembly
that was of particular interest to
University students. The Kansas
mass-meetings have been no excep-
ton.
Students should always be consid-
cred before the faculty members in
this relation. AS rule, however,
faculty members occupy the front
seats of the pit, and these seats are
not usually chosen by students. AS
remedy, it might be advisable to in
form the public that they would be
admitted at a certain time. this Civ
ing ample time for students to assem-
Bile after their classes, and to take
advantage of their assembly. Again
seat tickets might be obtained by
those students wishing to attend AS
semblies and all tickets not taken at
the given hour could be issued to Co
lumbia people who are always well
come.
Isn't this fair? r.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-02-28
The Literary Trawler
Smoke and Work.

The most important rule which We
must make for our guidance is alv avs
to replace words by the things for
which they stand. Not by vague in
definite pictures of things. but by
things seen in minute detail. We must
always try to individualize ocy
thought and make it concrete II, .or
example, it is the question of young
man making up his mind to decide
not to smoke. He must examine all
the drawbacks attendant upon smGk-
ing without omitting a sing.c one,
from the discoloration of his teeth to
the eighty dollars a year that a single
cigar after each meal would cost. He
must take the trouble to verify
Tolstoi's very true observation that
tobacco dulls the keenness OF the
mind. He must try some day when
he feels that his mind is very clear
to follow some subtle philosophic de-
duction, then to continue 1t while he
smokes. He will then find out how
hard it is to fix his mind on what he
is reading and to understand it. Sew
eral similar experiences will convince
him that tobacco really does dull the
penetrating and discriminating pow
ers of the mind He will rem ri or,
on the other hand, that the plea ire
of smoking is one of those ourely
physical pleasures, which will disa3-
pear, as so many other pleasures do,
only to give place to tyrannical
habit He will recall all the cases
that he knows of, where people have
suffered from this tyranny. By such
observation and many others the res
olution will gain in force. The same
method of seeing things in detail must
be applied when one is dwelling upon
the satisfaction that work brings with
it-From The Education of the Will
by Jules Payot.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-02-28

find it out. and the question is driv-
ing librarianssmad.
The recent advent of the 1itney car
into this section has caused many
persons to think that jitney means
five-cent passenger automobile. Even
Funk and Wagnalls, the dictionary
makers, wildly guessed its origin as
the name of. the first man to operate
iitney car. But in American jitney
means a nickel. 1t was commonly
used in this sense at least three years
ago and was most generally applied
to the five-cent motion picture shows.
The origin of the word Is the
troublesome thing. There are as
many different explanations as there
are expiainers. The Springfield
(Mass.) Republican says:
"'Jitney' is a new word which has
NOT vet been heard much in this part
of the country, but which may be des-
tined to become very familiar. In
Russia it means a small coin; in Cal
ifornia and other western states 1t is
the popular name of small and
convenient motor omnibus"
That seems to be the extent of the
Fasteners knowledge. The exact
word "jitney" is not known to Rus
sian. says DIR. R. ]. Kerner, unless
il be in some dialect. The nearest
thing to it is "zolotnik," which is d
gold coin of the value of half a ruble.
One of the University men who has
travelled extensively-on the roda-
says that jitney is commonly used
for nickel among hoboes. Another
similar explanation gives its origin
to circus people.
The st. Louis Public Library sug-
gests that it is a corruption of the
French "jeton' counter or small
coin, and that it comes from the
South, probably New Orleans. Purd
B. Wright of the Kansas City Public
Library gives it as his personal opin-
ion that it started with the street boys
of New York City.
81 could not give good reason for
the impression he says, "other than
a vague recollection that first heard
the word in the Bowery. My next
memory of 1t is from Los Angeles, in
a Russian Italian neighborhood."
Whatever its origin, iitney, which
has been known to Columbia for sew
eral years as a nickel, and more par
ticularly as the picture show, will
make its appearance here March in
its latest popular dress. Jitney cars
will be at the service of the people
to carry them to aud from work in the
morning, at noon and at 6 O'Clock.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-02-28

rangement in. handbook Of known
facts simply stated. The aim is to
give in a brief and not too technical
way some of the more important facts
on these questions. The author be-
lieves there is need of such an "all-
round book" The arrangement OF
the material tends more to the outline
form than the running account. Par
agraph headings in blackface type
add to the convenience of using the
book. 1t is well illustrated. John
Wiley and Sons, New York; cloth;
253 pages).
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-02-28
ONE WAY TO SPEND TIME.

She wore Tipperary turban, and
tiny black star at the corner of her
left eye.
81 want black patent leather shoes
with grey suede tops" she told the
clerk.
He brought two pairs of shoes with
the grey suede tops.
81 suspect there's a hole in my
stocking" she continued, as the clerk
drew off her shoe aid exposed an
embroidered silk stocking so new that
the gold trade mark had not worn
off the toe.
Its such task to buy shoes when
ones so busy. Still, I'm wild about
new shoes. l just told papa that
was going to quit spending all my
pin money for shoes"
"Oh, that's much too big" she COM
planned as the clerk slipped the snoe
on. her foot. He replaced it with one
SO small that he grew red in the
face pushing it on.
She held her foot up to the mir
ror. Haven't / the biggest foot you
ever saw" she questioned compla-
Gently. Il think these high-heeled
shoes are just lovely on little wom-
en-, but 1 think I'm much too big for
them" She was fully five feet and
two inches tall.
whats the price?" she asked.
'They are $780," the clerk said.
Dear me, that's just the size of the
check papa sent me for pin money"
Silence from the clerk.
"Our sorority will give a party for
the pledges tonight"
81 suspect your parties keep you
busy" the clerk said He was busy
finding shoes for her.
eyes," with a tired little shrug,
"but one must keep up with them. Do
you think that makes my foot look
too big? / thought it the greatest
treat when / made the local sorority
at home, but it seems a matter of
course that 1 should make national
here"
81. think l like those laces better.
Which do you like?"
"The laces? They are 81 aren't
they? l guess I'll take them. Oh.
yes, send the bill to papa. / may
need the pin money after ALL"
She had spent one hour and fifteen
minutes in time, and 81 cash. She
met the Y. W. C. A. employment Sec
retary on the street
"Can you find me- girl to make
button holes in a waist?" she asked.
"I've been trying to get to it for a
month, but I never have time for
anything"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-02-28
WHAT is A JITNEYi

What is jitney? Well now. maybe
you're right and maybe not. Many
persons have confidently asserted
their opinions only to find themselves
contradicted. The American people
are stumped by this little slang word.
They do not agree as to its meaning.
and no one seems to know its origin.
Newspapers are frantically trying to
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-02-28
THE NEW BOOKS
Studies of Trees.

AS a nation and as people we are
taking an increasing interest in our
forests. We find that much more
than formerly we are asking ourselves
what are these trees; what character
istics distinguish them from others;
under what conditions of soil do they
grow best; what are their enemies
and how may they be overcome; what
trees should one plant and how; how
can the old trees of our streets and
lawns be repaired and preserved
when they begin to fail from old age?
These questions and others are
answered in Studies of Trees" by ].
J. Levison.
The value of the book is not so
much in new information as in the ar
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-02-28
Cadet Captain Leach Goes Home.

Milton M. Leach, a senior in the
College of Arts and Science, left for
his home in Kansas City this morning
to accept a position with the Kansas
City Terminal Railway Company. Mr..
Leach was the captain of Company A
of the University Cadet Corps.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1915-02-28
Emmett Hunnicutt Ill.

Emmett Hunnicutt. a freshman in
the College of Agriculture of the Uni
versity. is i'll with appendicitis in the
Parker Memorial Hospital
The Denver star., 1915-03-13
NOTICE OF PROCEEDING FOR DE,
EXAMINATION OF HEiRSHIP
AND FINAL SETTLE
MENT.

In the Matter of the Estate of Lon
xetta Branch. Deceased.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN That
on Tuesday. the Goth day Of March. A.
D. 1915, being one of the regular days
of the March Term of the County
Court Of the City and County of Den
YER in the State OF Colorado, I, Robert
Branch, administrator of said estate,
will appear before said Court. present
my fnAl settlement as such admins
traitor. pray the approval Of the same.
and will then apply to be discharged
as such administrator. at which time
and place any person In interest may
appear and present objections to the
same, II any there be.
Notice 10 also hereby given that Rob
ert Branch has filed his duly verified
petition alleging that he ia an heir at
law of said deceased and that the only
other heir at law of said deceased
known to said petitioner ~ follows:
Robert Branch. 1884 Clarkson. hus-
band
Nathaniel Branch. 1894 Clarkson.
son.
Accordingly on said date hereinbe-
fore mentioned or at any date to which
auch hearing may then be continued.
the sa3a Court will proceed to ascer-
tain and determtne who are heirs oi
said dsosased and - such entitled to
The Denver star., 1915-03-13
REV. JAS. WASHINGTON ENTER
TANNED MINISTERS OF CITY
-. w. JONES CASE DIS
CUS8ED.

Never was there a prettier setting
of decorations and gathering of dis
tinguished personages assembled in
this city than came together at the
ministers meeting at the residence
OF Rev. Jas Washington. 2546 Arapa-
hoe street, Tuesday afternoon. After
briefly dispatching the routine busi-
ness the happy gathering listened at
tentively to the progress and report
of lawyer Geo. G. Ross on the j. w.
Jones murder case and thence all re-
paired to the festive board, elaborate
l1y prepared by the Reverend and his
charming wife. six-course dinner
was served interspersed with witty
remarks stories and happy sugges-
tions by all present The innovation
made by President Washington was
the pleasing addition of the ministers
wives. Those who enjoyed the hospi
tality were Reverend David E. Over
and Mrs. Over, Rev. Father Bray and
Mrs. Bray, Presiding Elder Ward and
Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Unity Hall, Rever-
ends R. L. Pope, Thos-Hazell. Father
Brown, P. J. Price, A. E. Reynolds,
Rev. Murphy and Lawyer Geo. G.
Ross. The host and hostess, Presi-
dent Jas Washington and wife, deep
ly Impressed their guests with the
sumptuous manner in which they
were entertained. Everybody went
away full of good things and equally
delighted.
The Denver star., 1915-03-13
ATTORNEY w. 3. TOWNSEND
ELECTED TEMPORARY PRES
iDENT, NOlLE SMITH,
SECRETARY.

Last Wednesday night was an
epoch-making time in Denver. Assem-
bled In one room at 2S5O Welton
street were Democrats, Progressives,
Standpat Republicans. ministers, rep
resentatives of Peoples Sunday Alli-
ance and Hod Carriers Union and
Woman's Republican clubs of this
city. After much discussion a tempo
rary organization was formed. We
call especial attention to the call.
which contains the underlying princi-
pies Zone for all and all for all
The Denver star., 1915-03-13
NO USE TO TRY AND WEAR OUT
YOUR ColD-iT WILL WEAR
YOU OUT INSTEAD.

Thousands keep on suffering Coughs
and Colds through neglect and delay.
Why make yourself an easy prey to
serious ailments and epidemics as the
result Of q neglected Cold? Coughs
and Colds sap your strength and vital
ity unless checked in the early stages.
DR.. Kings New Discovery is what you
need-the first dose helps. Your head
clears up, you breathe fdeely and you
feel 80 much better. Buy bottle to-
day and start taking At once.
The Denver star., 1915-03-13
pEARFiELo.

You can't beat an investment In
Dearneid in any other Negro settle-
ment In the West 1t II = growing
proposition from the grass roots NJ.
and every dollar invested now in lots
or tracts will double in two years
Stop in and let Nc tell you all aboat
the advantages Of Negro settlement
and the great possibilities OF Dear.
held. We are selling lots and tracts
for the next 80 Gays at 10 per cent
on for cash. Coloeed American Lean
4 Realty Co.. 1927 71st st.. Dsnvss.
Colo.
The Denver star., 1915-03-13
THE VIRGINIA EXPOSITION.
Governor n. c. Stuart's Interest II
Plans Foo the Coming Celebration.

Plans Foo the Coming Celebr alton.
The commissioners having charge or
the plans for holding Il state and ma
bonal exposition Ut Richmond. Va. tot
a month, beginning July I. are receiv-
Ing substantial support and encourage
ment from both races In Virginia ano
many influential white people in vari-
Gus sections uf the country. The ex-
position is To I've he'd under the aus
pices OF the Negro Historical and In
dustrial association Of Richmond. The
Hon. Giles r. Jackson. president OF
the association. with his able force OF
workers. Is working diligently night
and day ON the many details for Sc
curing and placing exhibits Of almost
every description which show merit
and appropriateness for the occasion.
When the idea of holding such an
exposition was brought to the atten-
tion OF former Governor William
Hodges Mann just before his term OF
ONCE expired Governor Mann said. II
think the purpose manifested In the
papers submitted and the ambition on
the part o: the coiored people Of Vfr-
ginia to equal. II not surpass. the
achievements of their race In the
states where such celebrations have
been held In the past should. and l
trust will. incline the general assembly
to consider their request for an apprO-
priation to aid them in holding an sx-
position at Richmond"
Governor II. c. stuart, the proosae
everutiva Of vhxtntA, u 1 le11qR
The Denver star., 1915-03-13

At recent literary held by the
Xxx c. A., Mrs. Laura Hill was critic
and this is her report.
The attendance was good, noticing
members of Taxa Art, Progressive,
Golden West, and Sojourners Truth
clubs. Songs by Miss A. Payne and
Mrs. White sweet and harmonious
Paper read by Mrs. V. E. Finney the
best she ever heard and particularly
commended the research. All left
saying they had spent an enjoyable
afternoon.
The ladies of the Xxx c. A. wish to
thank the public, also members OF
the various art clubs who assisted
them in their entertainment at
Scott's church on Feb. 26th. 1t was
a financial success. You who did not
come out to that entertainment. we
expect to see at the May party" in
May, 1915. at Fern hall.
Mrs. Thenis Bush-Sewart. Pres.
Mrs. Ella Hervey, Sec.
The Denver star., 1915-03-13

inherit any lands, tenements, heredita
ments or other property. real or per
sonal, constituting all or part OF the
estate of said deceased, and enter a
decree accordingly, at which hearing
all persons claiming to be heirs at law
OF said deceased may appear and pre-
sent their proofs.
Dated at Denver, Colorado. 23rd day
Of February. 1915
ROBERT BRANCH.
Administrator of the Estate OF Lon
zetta Branch, Deceased.
GEO. G. ROSS, Attorney.
Date of first publication, Feb. 2ftn
1918.
Date of last publication, March 9th
1915.
The Denver star., 1915-03-13


to President Wilson urging his support
in having the United States govern
ment make an appropriation toward
the expense of the exposition. said:
My Dear Mr.. President-A number Of
representative Negro citizens Of Virginia
have presented to me a comprehensive
plan for holding an exposition in Rich
mond. under the auspices Of tho Negro
Historical and Industrial association. in
commemoration of the fiftieth anniver-
sary of the achievements Of their race.
They desire to get an appropriation of
rs, 900 from the national government to
aid in their enterprise
thoroughly indorse their p;an and pur-
pose to hold an exposition where they can
show evidence of their progress since their
emancipation. Without meaning to inter
fere with the plans for the Panama ex-
position it would seem that 1t would be
of far greater benefit to the Negro race
that the appropriation OF 600 be made
% aid their exposition at Richmond than
% tine Negro department at the exposi-
lion. for the reason that nearly all of the
Negroes live this side Of the Mississippi
river and that Richmond In the center OF
the Negro population in the United States
believe that the administration owes
this much to the Negro and that any aid
that may be given them in securing the
appropriation will be worthily bestowed
and gratefully appreciated by the Negroes
Of the United States. The fact that the
Negroes OF Virginia pay taxss on real and
personal property aSoessed At more than
~ 900 900 and own church and school
property not assessed. valued at more
than 1o.oo0.0 900. would indicate the appro-
priatensss Of celebration of their
achievements . race.
Their plans for the expenditure Of the
appropriation meet the Endorsement OF tho
white people Of Virginia venture. there
fore. to hope and request that you will
lend such influence in aid of this move
ment as you may deem proper and advis-
able. Very respectfully.
H c. STUART.
Governor
The national government granted the
request Of the Negro Historical and
Industrial association by appropriating
$4,000. which will enable the promot-
ers of the exposition to make a fairly
good showing. But this sum is not
enough to finance the whole scheme.
1t is expected that the state of Vir-
ginia will make an appropriation for
the carrying out of the plans for the
coming celebration commensurate with
the thrift and industry shown by the
coIored people of the state. President
Giles b. Jackson Is greatly encouraged
by the support which our people in
Richmond are giving toward tie ae
complishment OF the aims of the 1850
citation.
The Denver star., 1915-03-13
Keep on date May 1,th. May ball.
MEETINGS OF cARNATIoN ART
LITERARY CLUB FOR
1915

Mrs. Clickscale, 2546 fremont Pl.,
March 12; Mrs. N. Coleman, 1921
Stout ST.. March 10; Mrs. v. E. Fin
ney, 2231 Humboldt, March 26; Miss
]. Harris, 2515 Clarkson ST, April q;
Mrs e. Hervy, 819 E. 25th Ave-,
April 9; Mrs. S. E. Hich, 811 Lipan
St., April 16; Mrs. B. Lewis, 2427
Humboldt ST.. April %; Mrs. 8. s.
McBeth, 2444 Marion St, April 80.
Carnation Art Club elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing term:
President, Mrs. M. Barris; vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Webster; secretary. Mrs.
s. Edison; assistant secretary, Miss
Ruth Jackson; treasurer. Mrs. s.
Fletcher, assistant treasurer; Mrs.
Davis; chaplain, Mrs. Broussard; !;
chairman of Literary, Mrs. Jones;
parliamentary instructor, Mrs. Morri-
son.
The Denver star., 1915-03-13
GENERAL ROBERT sMALLs
DIES At BEAUFORT. S. C
Captured Steamer Planter and Render
ed Other Valuable Service to Nation.

General Robert Smalls. as he was ia
miliarly known. who died at his home
In Beaufort, 8. O., Feb. %, was born
at Beaufort April 5, 1889. He was II
river pilot In his younger days and
gained fame on account Of having cap
tured the Confederate steamer Planter,
which be delivered within the Union
lines during the civil war Congress
commended General Smalls for this
daring deed. and he was retained as
pilot Of the Planter after its capture.
The Savannah Tribune In speaking
Of General Smalls' career says: After
the war Smalis served several terms In
the legislature Of South Carolina and
served as Republican In the Forty
fourth. Forty -dfth. Forty y-eighth and
Forty ninth congresses; was appointed
collector Of the port Of Beaufort. =. G..
by President Mckinley and served 10
~ e@es until 1914"
The Denver star., 1915-03-13
HEALTH PROMOTES HApp'NEss

without health. genuine Joy is i'm.
possible: without good digestion and
regular bowel movement you cannot
have health. Why neglect keeping
bowels open and risk being sick and
ailinE. You don't have to. Take one
small DR.. Kings New Life PHI At
night. In the morning you will nave
q full. free bowel movement and feel
much better. Helps your appetite and
digestion. Try one tonight.
The Denver star., 1915-03-13
sEIF-iMPRovEMEkT sociAL
AND LITERARY CLUB.

March. Drama" April, Music and
Dance" and May, Science"
March ., Mrs. Virginia Cash. 1866
Emerson; March is, Mrs. Mary Grey.
1880 franklin; March 2z, Mrs. Ida
Holley. 1926 Clarkson street: March
%, Miss Nelsine Howard. 1852 Hum
boldt; April s, Mrs. Cora Jackson; ;
April u, Mrs. D. Jones; April 10. Mrs.
v. Morris: April 2s, Mrs. p. Parks.
The Denver star., 1915-03-13
,EEriNo PLACES OF TAXA ART
AND LITERARY CLUB.

March 17-Mrs. ]. P. Starks, 1851
East Twenty avenue.
March 24-Mrs. May Stell.
March 31-Miss Elsie Won Dicker-
sohn, 1920 East Twentieth avenue.
Mrs Hattie King. . faithful member
and stewardess Of Campbell A. NJ. e.
church, IL very Ill at her home on
Twenty-third street.
The Denver star., 1915-03-13

"A sEATRIx corsets are the best
and most popular priced corset. and
for wear, style, comfort and perfect
fit they have no equal. They are soft
and light, but very strong; boned with
waIohn. Models for every figure.
Price for every purse. Made by Miss
eeatriee Lewis, 233s Gilpin. Phone
York 6o1o.