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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-02-10
The Open Column
Who objects to Brandeis!

Editor the NiSSourian Brandeis &?
Yes, Louis ID. Brandeis. the peoples
lawyer" of Boston, was nominated BY
President Wilson for the vacancy on
the Supreme Court bench.
But the opponents of the antitrust
lawyer are trying to defeat the nomi-
nation by digging up ridiculous rea-
sons which might terrify some people
who let others do their thinking.
a recent charge against Brandeis is
that he is an apostate to his faith
What inference can the Senate COM
mittee draw if it sustains the charges?
Is religion a personal belief, or is it
the right of the Senate to determine
what each person should believe?
Is he radical? Is he a Socialist? Do
such contentious disqualify a man for
the bench?
Why echo such narrow-minded, priv
ileged mouths like Wadsworth, Weeks,
Lodge and Reed, who do not represent
the real people of this democratic
country? They oppose him because
he knows his economics and contem-
pOrary industrial conditions.
The real question is whether Bran
deis understands law. If the Inter-
state Commerce Commission thought
him fit to be its counsel, there is no
doubt that he is fit for the Supreme
Court bench. M.F.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-02-10
Fifty Years Ago.

We are advised by many of our
farmers that the wheat crop in this
region has suffered severely from the
excessive drought which has prevailed
nearly all winter and in no event can
we calculate on more than half a
crop"
The Hannibal Courier congratulated
James S. Rollins on his late speech in
Congress on the subject of slavery.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-02-10
TO HONOR ST. VALENTINE

When you buy Il gaudy valentine, a
fantastic bit of paper lace and ribbon
and sentimental verses. or perhaps a
book or flower or box of candy for your
best girl or for some young friend, did
you ever wonder how the custom orig
mated?
The day was named for St. Valen-
tine, to whom February II is sacred.
There is an old legend that the birds
begin to mate on this day. In some
rural parts of Europe it is customary
for a young man TO make his choice
of a sweetheart on this day, and the
man or woman so betrOthed is called
a valentine, and the betrothal is an
nulled if the young man fails to send
his sweetheart a present or give her
an entertainment within a specified
time.
Shakespeare refers to the legend in
some of his plays For instance, in
Hamlet, he says:
Tomorrow is st. Valentines day,
All in the morning betime.
And a maid at your window
To be your Valentine
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-02-10

No better proof that the United
States is strictly neutral in this war
is needed than the fact that both
Great Britain and Germany are claim
ing that the other is being favored,
thinks the Sedalia Democrat.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-02-10
Ten Years Ago.

Secretary Babb today gave out fig
ures showing the total enrolment OF
the University including the School of
Mines at Rolla to be 1.S67. The total
enrolment of the University at CO.
lumbia is 1885. 1t is claimed by Pres
ident Jesse that within five years the
attendance will be more than 5000"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-02-10
Looking Backward
Spyenty.FOur Years Ago.

THE weather has been exceedingly
fine: more like April than February.
No winter within the memory of our
oldest inhabitants has been so fair as
the present. 1t is entirely without
example in the history of Missouri"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-02-10
Twenty Years Ago,

-. West Goodwin, editor of the Sc
dalia Bazoo. delivered an address on
Eugene Field before the Union Liter
airy Society of the University in the
chapel last Saturday"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-02-10
THE NEW BOOKS
"Simplified Spelling Dictionary"


To supply the need of single al
phabetic list of all the words whose
simplification has been agreed upon,
Frank H. Vizetelly has compiled a
dictionary of simplified spelling. 1t
is made up from the Funk & Wagnalls
New Standard Dictionary and is
based on the publications of the Unit
ed States Bureau of Education and the
rules of the American Pathological
Association and the Simplified Spell
ing Board. The book also contains
the rules of simplification.
Funk & Wagnalls Company, New
York; cloth, 151 pages: Is cents nett
Phone SO to have the Missou-,an
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-02-10
Suffragists to Meet Monday.

A suffrage meeting will be held at
o'clock Monday afternoon in Room
22O. Academic Hall. Mrs. Walter Nc
Nab Miller will speak. officers will
be elected.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-02-10
Five Years Ago.

President A. Ross Hill announced
at the opening convocation of the sec
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-02-10

Phone So to have the Missou~,aT
delivered to you. 25c a month.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21
Little New Year. By KATHERINE FAITH.

The old, old Year goes out at the door, But the little New Year comes in; And to take the place of the squan-
 dered days
 There's Year just about to begin! He's a dear little chap, Is the small
 New Year,
 And deep in his eyes of blue Is the promise of all the joy that life Is holding in store for you. Health's shining there-if you'll cross
 your heart
 To live with a wise discretion And then follows Sleep, and then fol-
 lows Play,
 And Love joins the dim procession. And trailing behind are the ghosts of
 the years
 That wait on the Grown-Up Shore, And haunt all the paths of After-a-
 While
 That lead to the Futures door. The New Year stands on his tippy-toes And puts in your two brown hands The reins of his steeds, I CAN and I WILL
 To drive through the deep life sands. And hard he stares with his wistful eyes, Wond'ring if you'll get through And hoping that all of the dreams he's dreamed Will have the good taste to come true.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21
The New Years Coming. By FREEMAN E. MILLER.

Better hurry, Mister New Year We've
 been waiting, waiting long For the romping of your rapture and
 the laughter of your song, And the gate is standing open where
 the living dreams are sweet While the happy hands of welcome
 scatter roses for your feet. Hurry, Mister New Year,
 There's a welcome warm for you, Where the hearts of hope are wait
 ing
 And the dreams are coming true! Hurry Mister New Yearl We are
 weary of the king That has ruled so long with sorrow
 he's forgotten how to sing We are weary of his scepter and the
 burdens that he knew, And we're waiting in the highways
 with a welcoming for you! Hurry, Mister New Yearl
 Lo, the morning purple gleams, And the heart of hope is waiting For the erowning of it's dreamsl
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21
The Old Year. By JOSH WINK.

We bid goodby to thee, Old Year, But not with sad regret; For long the scars of thy sore wounds Will be upon us yet. A record thine of blood and woe, Of nations in fierce strife, The greater one for world control, The weaker ones, for life. Thou hast kept arms in mems gripped
 hands,
 The tears h women's eyes, The dread in little childrens hearts, Death rattles in their cries; Lands hast thou swept of homes and
 crops,
 Where toll eontented reigned, Thou hast brought flame to scorch and
 kill,
 With blood the soil hast stained. Across the seas thy direful work Hast planted seeds of hate In fearful deeds and wrath to come To live and germinate. o fateful year. O fatal year! Pass from our shuddering sight. God grant the year which waits its
 birth
 May bless where thou didst blight
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21
LIKE SHELBY AND NELLIGAN
Two Coaches Have Held Their Places For Lengthy Periods-Former
 Presented With Watch,

Charles F. Seeley at Williams col lege. and Richard Nelligan at Am herst, two well-known New England institutions, have held their places as coaches probably longer than any other two coaches in the eastern states. When Seeley recently entered on his twenty-third year of service, the students and faculty at Williams presented to him gold stop watch suitably inscribed. During his regime Williams three times won the New England intercollegiate track field championship.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21
Goodby, Old Year.
By THEODORE H. solcE.

The time has come to say goodby,
 Old Year, for we must part; And 'tis reluctantly we speak
 The word that wrings the heart. For you have been a faithful friend Through all your twelve-month stay. A friend who clung to us by night
 And walked with us by day. We well remember when you came, A bright and smiling youth, With all the promises of hope
 And all the cheer of truth. We hailed you then with merry shouts, And fondly clasped your hand; With you we started on the road
 To newer conquests planned. Meath sunny skies we journeyed on Along life's thoroughfare, And you were ever at our side,
 In all our joys to share. Through days of toll and days of rest We always found you near, A loyal friend, companion true,
 With purpose ever clear. When skies were dark, and rough the
 way.
 And grief and trouble came, You through misfortune to us elung, Your friendship eer the same. Through summers heat and winters
 cold,
 Through gladness, doubt and fear, You with us steadfastly remained 4 loyal friend, Old Year. But now you're sadly aged, old friend, Your hair is white as snow; Your steps, once firm, are faltering, And you desire to go, We cannot keep you 'gainst your will, And so 'tis with a sigh We clasp your trembling hand and say "Goodby, Old Year, goodby!"
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21
At the Years Close. By CHARLOTTE FISKE BATES.

If fault of mine, or pride or fear, Has cost one soul, or far or near, One bitter pang. one burning tear, May the hurt die with thee, Old Year. If sorrow ever deafened me So that, in vain. on Doubts dark sea, One called on me despairingly, Old Year! o, hide that cry with Thee ! If gracelessness In anything Has weighted some poor struggling
 wing,
 Or heedlessness has left 8 sting, O speeding year, my pardon bringl If I have failed where need was sore, Appreciation's wine to pour, Selfshly keeping It in store Now, Heaven absolve me, I implore May every wrong and hurt of mine, Or felt or given, leave no sign, Touched with the blessed anodyne- Good will Gods peaceI the Birth
 Divine
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21

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  the Then the The
  claim that shall be scored third
  beat he having failed the
 to o
 
  that impossible because the legally impossible a
  the wild pitch would o
  a coming from is impossible play legally entitled Inc9
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21
New Year.
By RAY |. HOFFMAN.

Gaze forth on the bright, shining sun
 of tomorrow, Think not of the faults and mistakes
 of the past, Nor drink from the gall favored goblet
 of sorrow Take one backward look and let that
 be your last. The old year has gone and the new Is
 before us, The road to the future Is open to
 you, So mingle your voice with the joy
 swelling chorus And heed to the call of the year that Away with the thoughts and the words
 pessimistic, The wrongs of the past and the
 things that annoy; But substitute action and deeds opti-
 mistic
 And anchor yourself ln the harbor
 of joy. The future depends upon striving and
 trying
 And doing your best with your own
 little part, The slogan of all should be Doing or
 Dying
 Just swing into line with a good run
 ming start. Forget all things past that are border
 ed with sadness. Retain only that which Is wholesome and sweet; Ohl may the new year be o'erflowing with gladness- A gladness unstinted, minutely com. plete. So keep straight ahead on the new opened highway, The sunshine is bright and the sky Is clear blue; Retrace not the past's narrow, rough ened old byway, But travel the road of the year that is new.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21
TO FIGHT LES DARCY
Mike Gibbons Would Be Man to
 Face Australian Crack.
Recent Victory of St. Paul Fighter Stamps Him as Best of Middle
 weights and Light-Heavy-
 weights in United States.

The recent victory of Mike Gibbons over Jack Dillon in St. Paul proves that Mike is the best of the Ameri- can middleweights and light-heavy- weights without a doubt. Dillon is no easy prey for any fighter iE the business, big or small, but Gibbons gave Hoosier Jack boxing lesson.
 In only one of the ten chapters was Dillon able to gain the lead and that was in the tenth session, after Mike had slowed down a trife after setting a whirlwind pace for nearly a half hour.
 Dillon's strong finish will be used to his favor in the arguments as to what would happen in a longer fight. Mike went in to win and win he did. He showered Jacks face with that
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21
TR0TTERS RACED IN MOSCOW
Events Never Postponed Unless Tenn perature Drops Below Zero
 Timing Is by Electricity.

In Moscow trotters race over a sand covered track, and they never post pone races unless the thermometer drops down below one degree lower than zero. Sometimes there are 9 races run off during the day. beginning at two o'clock and continuing until nine.
 The timing is by electricity and all finishes are photographed by two cam eras, which are released by . cord.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21
NO HARVARD SWIMMING POOL
On Account of Increased Cost of Con- structon, Proposition Has Been
 Dropped for Present.

Plans for the construction of a new swimming pool at Harvard this fall miscarried. The new pool was to have cost S15,0o0 under the original plans and S10,000 had been raised for the purpose. But costs of construction have so increased that recent esti- mates raised the probable cost to $25,- 900, and instead of attempting fur ther solicitation of funds the proposi- ton for the pool has been dropped for the present.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21
SEVERAL ATHLETIC
 QUERIES ANSWERED

"How can an opponent be kept from biting you?" Knock out his teeth.
 What is the proper thing to wear on ones head while play ing footbalI?" Hair, old top, hair.
 "When should a referee for felt a game?' When he is safe ly home.
 "Can a cripple play football?' Yes, if he uses an ax.
 .When should kicking be re- sorted to?" When the officials are not watching.
 "Why do football players wear cleated shOes?" They make better impression on op- ponents.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21
NOTES % SPORTDON.

Cincinnati had baseball club in 1868.
 Chess player to play game blindfold- fold. We'll, what's the odds?
 Oliphant is to spend five years at West Point. This must be joyful news to the Navy.
 There's a guy in Minneapolis who claims the light heavyweight wrestling championship.
 Jacobs of Pittsburgh with a batting average of .075 is the Athletics of the National league.
 Harvard spends S153000 a year for organized athletics, Yale S1320OO and Princeton $S3,0O0.
 Santa Claus is like gentleman pu- gilist"-one hears a lot about him, but nobody ever saw him.
 Tufts wants to play Pittsburgh. Funny how some of these fellows nev- CT know when to stop.
 Seven high schools in Greater New York are to have teams in the chess league among schoolboys.
 Mike Gibbons is getting into Benny Kauff's class. He admits he's the greatest fighter in the world.
 Georges Carpenter wants to fight Les Darcy after the war Not at that age, Georges. It isn't done.
 The National Women's Life Saving league of New York will stage indoor contests during the winter months.
 Somebody's always trying to give Tia Juana a black eye. They want Levinsky and Willard to fight there now.
 If there's got to be a railroad strike, let it come while some of these light weight champions are preparing for a tour.
 Danny Shay, former big leaguer and manager of the Kansas City club. is to be the new pilot of the Milwaukee Brewers.
 To say that ball players head is solid ivory is gross fiattery, consider ing the high price at which ivory sells in the market. Ted Sullivan has been selected to go to South America to make arrangements | for the coming of the New York Giants and Cubs in 1917. One hears a lot about the forward pass in football, but when a fellow tries to get pass to big game he is likely to find it very timid and retiring. They have adopted mo talking rule in bowling. They have the same rule in golf, and when there isn't any thing else to talk about they talk about the rule.
 If all the ball clubs that win pen- nants in the winter ordered the raw material for the same, the bunting manufacturers would have to work overtime.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21
New Year Greetings. By R. r. HART.

From out of the dark and silence And separation long In grateful, glad remembrance I send this little song: The year has seemed a long one Without your voice, your smile, Yet blessed, holy memories
 Have cheered each weary mile. In absence still I cherish
 These memories of you And send these lines on New Years
 morn
 To pledge my faith anew. God grant that ere it closes
 All blessings 1t may bring To you who've frightened many years, And to whom now I will sing. May it be bright and happy,
 And may it's smiles and tears Weave OCT your life a rainbow
 Of hope for all your years.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21
4 Poem for the New Year.
 By s. E. RISER.

I will start anew this morning with a
 higher fairer creed; I will cease to stand complaining of
 my ruthless neighbor's greed; I will cease to sit repining while my
 duty's call is clear. I will waste no moment whining and
 my heart shall know no fear. I will look sometimes about me for the
 things that merit praise; I will search for hidden beauties that
 elude the grumbler's gaze; I will try to find eontentment In the
 paths that I must tread. I will cease to have resentment when
 another moves ahead. I will not be swayed by envy when my
 rivals strength is shown; l will not deny his merit, but I'll strive
 to prove my own; I will try to see the beauty spread be-
 fore me, rain or shine I will cease to preach your duty and
 be more concerned with mine.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21

tantalizing left of his and he kept shooting across a right hook aud up- percut, and only for the fact that Dill lon kept his chin well covered some thing sensational might have hap pened.
 Gibbons victory proves the St. Paul boxer is Americas best bet in the hope of competition with any foreign fighter and according to the declara- tions of Gibbons and his manager, he will fight Les Darcy as soon as the Australian can get over to America.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21

has been given a K. O. this fall. Court ney has attended to the repairing of all the shells in the boathouse and the seating of all varsity crews.
 John Hoyle, who for years has as- sisted Courtney and who took charge of the crews at Poughkeepsie, re- signed, giving place to last years coach and captain, John Collyer.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21

There is also a plan on foot to get Mike to go to Australia and box the sensational Darcy there, but so far the proper inducements have not been of fered and Mike is waiting for some thing to happen. If the right kind of offer is made, insuring Mike of good ble getting away after the fight, he will go to Australia and fight Darcy.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21
COURTNEY AGAIN IN CHARGE
Veteran Coach of Cornell Crew Has Recovered From lnjury-John
 Hoyle, Assistant, Resigns.

Cornell crews next year will be greatly strengthened by the return to active duties of Charles Courtney, the man who for years has led them to vic tory at Pcrghkeepsie. The much talked-about retirement of Courtney
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21

league and for time had all Havana agog, as the leadership of the race temporarily depended on the ruling of the umpire.
 The two great rivals in Havana the con- testing clubs, the Havana Reds and the Almendares In the last half of the ninth, the Reds led by a single run. After two were out, one of the Amen dares hit for three bases The next batter worked the pitcher until the count stood three balls and two strikes. The runner third, in effort to rattle the pitcher, would take a commanding lead each time, threatening to steal home. The ruse finally had it's effect, for with three and two the batter, the pitcher uncorked wild pitch for what the fourth ball The runner from third
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21
Quite Comfortable.

Green-Didn't you find it uncomfort- ably warm at the theater last nighti
 Brown-Oh, no; the play was a frost
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21
One of the Tests.

Hyker-M -Muggins is good friend of yours. is he not?
 Pyker-I guess so. He's always tell ing me my faults.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21
BILLY EVANS SOLVES BASEBALL PROBLEMS

Written Especially for This Paper the Famous American
 League Umpire
 From aroh Havana waited winter that muc gossip happened the
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21

If all the ball clubs that win pen nants in the winter ordered the raw material for the same, the bunting manufacturers would have to work overtime.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-21

Cincinnati had baseball club in 1868.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-05-13
CRYSTAL THEATRE
Saturday, May 13.

Saturday, May 13.
V L S e Inc, presents the distin-
guished actress, Nance O'Nein In
Flames of Johanis" 10 &c zoe. 7:45.
Monday, May 10
Selig 3 reel feature "The Devil in
Chief featuring Tyrone Power.
Kalem Ham and Bud comedy, WIN
ming the Widow"
Tuesday, May 10
Metro Pictures Cor, presents Grace
Ellison In BLACK Fear" acts, 10
and 20 cents. 7:45 p. M.
Wednesday, May II
1ssa drama, 2 acts, Angels I'M
aware" featuring Ruth Stonehouse.
Kalem railroad drama, "A Matter of
Seconds"
Selig Comedy, When the Circus
Comes to Town"
Thursday, May t8
I.aemmle Drama 2 acts, "Her Great
Part"
Victor Drama l act, "The Go-Between
L-Ko Comedy l act, "The Great
Smash"
Friday, May 10
Essanay Serial 2 acts. 18th Episode
Mary Page"
SeIig "Seltg-
Vim Comedy Speed Kings"
Essa. comedy, "Moustaches aud
Bombs."5 reels, 10 cents. 7:45.
Saturday, May 20
v L S e Inc. presents 1.-THE Mislead-
ing Lady" in 6 acts 16 and & cta.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-05-13
OFF FOR PocATELLo
Democratic Delegation Expect to
Leave for Gate City Wednesday

The delegation which will repre-
sent Elmore county OF the Democratic
State convention to be held at Poca'
tello Thursday, May Is, will leave
here Wednesday afternoon on No. 4,
ii present plans are carried out, and
it is hoped that all six OF the dele
gates will arrange to attend in per
son. The delegation is made up of
County Chairman +. g. Smith, &. b.
Faraday, o. Il. Cannon and J. ID.
Whitson, of Mountain Home, and
Thomas B. O'Neil and Dan w. Gorby.
of Glenns Ferry.
The delegation is uninstructed but
il seems the unanimous sentiment OF
the members from this place that
their greatest mission is to make an
effort TO rid the Democratic party
from a leadership which is proving
Objectionable 10 the rank and file of
the party, and to place at The head
OF the organization only men who
will use their official power to ad-
vance the interests OF the party
rather than in furtherance OF the in
terests of some individual or some
faction.
Some OF the delegates would like
TO see Jerry Day elected to succeed
Mr.. Elder as national committeeman,
but should David l.. Evans, of 0nida
county, develop more strength than
Day, he will be perfectly satisfactory
TO the Elmore delegation.