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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-01-17
NO DANGER OF OyERSTUDY HERE
Investigator Finds an Average OF
Three Hours and Fifteen Minutes,

Now honest to goodness, Rolla. how
many weary hours do you spend each
day in close communion with your
University text books?
The average of time devoted to
study by twenty-five students in the
University has been found to be three
hours and fifteen minutes each day.
according to the figures of a student
investigator. This is considerably un-
der the number of hours suggested
for the daily meal of brain food by
many University professors who ad-
wise their classes to spend two hours
preparing for every hour of recita-
ton.
Fifteen hours of class work a week
Is the average carried by University
students. That would call for three
classes each day and six hours of
study.
Only one student Of the twenty-five
interviewed would admit that he felt
well enough acquainted with his texts
to infiict his company on them for
more than the two hours suggested
for each class. This student says that
he studies on an average of seven
hours and fifteen minutes each dav.
Two students who were questioned
said they could account for the fif-
teen minutes of study each day, but
a' for the seven hours-well the
rushing season for Phi Beta Kappa
wasn't at hand. anyway.
The study test was made on stu
dents selected at random from the va
riOuS schools and colleges OF the
University.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-01-17
WHENCE COMETH VI. US TIGFRl
Opinions Differ As to the Response.
bility Of Princeton.

Where did the Missouri Tiger come
from? There seems 10 be some doubt
as to the origin of this animal and
the reason it was selected as the mas
cot in MissOuri's athletics. Even some
of the professors who have been in
the University the longest do not know
the source of the beast that has be
come permanent fixture around this
institution. One thing Luther NJ De
foe, professor of mechanics, is per
fcctly sure of. however, is that the
Missouri Tiger was not borrowed
from Princeton.
IL am sure that our Tiger did not
come from Princeton says Professor
Defoe, because at that time in 1891
as | remember, there was not a single
boys selected the Tiger because the
colors of the University were gold
and black"
Professor Defoc's version OF the
origin OF the Tiger is different from
that held by a member Of the first
football squad. Burton NJ. Thomp-
son. who was graduated from the
School of Law in 1892. now Il promi
nent New York broker. was one Of the
members of the squad which was or
caniZed in 1890 after a challenge from
Washington University.
Mr.. Thompson asserts that one of
the law professors, who was coaching
the squad, was Princeton man and
that it was he who suggested the Ii
ger. That year the Missouri Tigers
did not wear striped suits. They
played only the one game with Wash
ingtOn. which they lost, 2S to 0. Tiger
suits were not worn until 1899.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-01-17

nized the value of news for the stock
man. Not only did he publish great
market paper but he made it great
newspaper as we'll. His was one OF
the few stock papers that carried as
much school news as the ordinary
city daily.
The fourth was great conserva-
tive. The Gentleman" The Kansas
Citizam. the Journalist are his best
cpithcts. He. too. like Nelson. saw the
possibilities when Kansas City had but
few persons living within its borders.
The last was great manufacturer
in journalism. With an eye to the de-
tails OF a factory, he applied system to
the publication of the Republic. lie
did as much by his example as any
school could by its teaching to pro-
mote saving and efficiency
With the passing of these men ends
a great school of Missouri journalism
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-01-17
MISSOURI MEN At HARVARD
Eleven From Here Are Now in Law
school at Cambridge.

Eleven former students of the
School of Law of the University of
Missouri are now enrolled in the Har-
ward law school, according to Arnold
Leonard, A. b. II. in a letter to a
friend here.
Leonard and five other former Mis-
souri, students room in one house.
These men are billiard wyatt. Paul
Darlington. Claude Cross. Paul Arthur
and Guy Head Other Missouri men
in Cambridge are John Rhodes, Hugo
Monnig, Mitchell Park, Ernest Hudson
and Grover O'Neill. Ernest Hudson is
in Europe with the Ford peace ship
party
Missouri University is sixth in num-
Der of students represented in the Har-
ward law school. About fifty schools
are represented. A Missouri banquet
is being planned for spring. to which
all former students and alumni of the
| University of Missouri will be invited.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-01-17
SOPHIA STAFF SELECTED
stephens College Names Miss liildrtd
Williams rs Chief Editor.

The election of members of the stan
Of the Stephens College annual, the
StephensOphia, resulted as follows:
Editor-in-Chief, Hildred Williams,
Ninita. Okla. business manager, Ade-
line Morris, CarrolltOn, Mo; literary
editor, Ellis Deter, Rio de JaneirO,
Brazil. South America; student gov
ernment editor, Faye Vann, Fairland,
Okla; Y. W. c. A. editor, Alva Marie
Clay, Pennington, Mo-; home ecOnOm-
les editor, Alta Mae Jackson, Kansas
City, Mo; art editor, Elise IIoelzel,
Kansas City, No, athletic editor, Mary
Kirk, NOwata, Okla; music editor, Ma
bel Ringer. Bonne Terre. Mo, and eX
preston editor, Pansy REMOVER,
Breckenridge. Mo. All the members
of this staff are elected from the jun
ior class. 1t is expected that the
book will be issued in May.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-01-17
GROWING CIVIC HONESTY

An investigation is in progress in
Kansas City to find out if the speciil-
cations for a new Turkey Creek sta
ton pump were SO drawn that only
two out of the many firms in the city
could comply The allegation of the
other companies is supported by IN"
fact that only TWO bids were submit
ted
II this incident turns uut To b"
another city hall scandal. il has great
significance in showing the growing
honesty of the city officials. Time was
when the officialS-not particularly
Kansas City officials would not have
cared how many bids were submitted.
The favored one would receive the
award. even if his estimate was the
highest of the lot. But in these days
of publicity. the official pays more at
tention to what the people will think.
The contract is awarded to the lowest
bidder.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-01-17
CADETS Buy TICKETS FAST
Room for Only Few Couples Lett at
Annual Military Ball.

Only a few tickets for the twentieth
day, according to Cadet Major r. s.
Ramey, who is in charge of the dance
to be held in Columbia Hall January
81. Only 136 couples may attend and
Major Ramey is urging all applicants
for tickets to make reservations
through the military office as soon as
possible
Three surprises have been planned
by the committee on entertainment.
The hall will be decorated in patri-
otic color scheme. and the dance will
be conducted in military style. The
dance will be formal: blue dress uni
forms will be worn All men who
have ever been cadets in the Uni
versity are eligible to attend. Be
tween dances twO-course dinner will
be served. There will be twenty
dances. starting at $50 and lasting
until l o'clock.
The dance will be in honor of Lieu
tenant G. Nell. Eby, who leaves the
University February Il. The chaper
ons will be: Lieutenant Eby, Presi
dent A. Ross Hill, Dean and Mrs. F.
b. Mumford, Dean and Mrs. ]. C.
Jones. Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Brewer. Mr..
Austin Welch. Mr. and Mrs. Harry
BrOadhead, Mr.. and Mrs |. o. Hocka
dav.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-01-17
\. We. 4. HERE TO HAVE u BILEE
VI. [. Girls viii Celebrate Fiitieth
Year Ui National Organization.

iubilpe to celebrate the tifticth
birthday Of the national Y. W. c. A.
organization will be held by all the
local organizations in America dur
inc February. The association was
started in Boston in 1866 to help the
large number of homeless employed
girls in the city There are now 1,006
local organization in the United
States, of which 721 are in universi-
ties and colleges. The total member
ship is 373.2%4, of which 65,129 are
students.
The first student organization was
started in 1873 at The Normal Univer-
sitv of Illinois. The movement also
was spread to foreign countries, thir-
ty now being reached Ii is estimat
ed that there are 7S5,0O0 members all
over the world. The national head
quar.e .ers of the United States are in
New York Mrs. Robert +. Speer is
the president.
Tha purpose of the jubilee is to
arouse interest in Y. W. c. A. work
and to show what it stands for and
what it is doing
The University of Missouri assOcia-
tion was organized in 1891 and be-
came a member of the national or
irlEi ion in hn-
membership of 300.
Plans for the Jubilee here are being
made. February the celebration will
open with a membership supper
Each Sunday and Thursday after that
during the month there will be meet
ings in which University girls and Co.
lumbia women will speak. The gen
eral subjects of discussion are: First
week. Now and Then: second week.
Women Working Together and All
Around the World; third week. The
New Democracy" or "The Research
Magnificent; fourth week. "A Work
ing Religion
The jubilee will close March > with
a meeting open to the public. During
the celebration the Y W c. A. will
carry on a mission study campaign,
to get members for the mission study
classes in March and April. and a
financial campaign.
The program is in charge of the
promotion committees. of which Miss
Clara Waterstripe is chairman. Miss
Mary Mcdaniel is i'm charge of the I
missionary campaign, and Mrs EIdon
James, of the financial campaign. The
officers OF the Y. w. c. A. are: Presi-
dent. Miss Kate Child: vice-president. /
Miss Elizabeth Whiteford: secretary, /
Miss Lucy Barnard; treasurer, Miss /
Helen Leaphart; general secretary, /
Miss Constance Latshaw.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-01-17
cot RTESl FIRST"

From Safety First" and America
First" We have come TO Courtesy
First'-the latest advice on what
should be uppermost in our minds
The last slogan probably will never
become so popular as either of the
foregoing. but it surely will contrib
ute as much. or more, to the happiness
and well-being of humanity.
To the HoOsier State Motor Asso-
citation belongs the credit OF originat-
ing the latest by-wOrd. The associa-
tion has issued "A pamphlet in which
about fifteen reasons for observing
the rules OF the road are set forth. The
main idea is stated in these words
If every man were as courteous
in his driving as in his ordinary
living, driving would be great
er pleasure, would be safer;
there would be fewer repair bills,
less sentiment against motorists,
less need of stringent laws. and
fewer accidents
All this is probably very true of motor
car driving But the statement pre-
sumes that everyone is courteous in
his ordinary living. Many persons are.
But if everyone was more courteous,
if more persons would think twice be-
fore doing and saying things, life
would be much more joyfI.. for the
other fellow-whO, after all, is but you
or |.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-01-17
FIVE LEADERS GONE
Thought sc

The man interested in Missouri
journalism may look for many changes
in the next few years. From March
of last year to January of this. five OF
Missouri's greatest editors died. These
were William r. Nelson of the Kansas
City Star. Captain Henry King of the
st. Louis Globe-Democrat, W. A. Neff
of the Drover's Telegram. Richard T.
Van Horn of the Kansas City Journal
and George W Knapp of the st. Louis
Republic.
The first of these was one of the
nations greatest figures in personal
journalism. He made a great newspa-
per by seeing a great Kansas City. He
was the greatest personality in West
crn journalism. He was the only man
able to hold a large Office force togeth
er by his personality alone when ri
val papers were offering great induce
ments in other ways.
The second was the gentleman do
ing the work of the careful, cOnscien-
tiOus tOiler. His life was, he said.
simply a story of doing my best in
whatever situation placed" He did.
And his best will be missed
The third was the man who recog-
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-01-17
Bulletin Board for County Clubs.

\ bulletin board in Academic Hall
near the entrance to the University
use of the various county clubs in the
University The St Louis Club has
charge of the board, which may be
used by any county organization. Ar
rangements for use of the bulletin
board can be made with Charles c.
Hoke, a student in the School of Engi-
neering
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-01-17

"Servicc-that's all."-955. NJ. 76 tt.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-01-17

The planet Mars is world that is
dying of thirst. says a professor OF
astronomy in the University OF Wash
ingtOn Probably the great wave OF
prohibition has caused the liquor in
tereSts To believe that this country
will soon be in the same fix.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-01-17

Have you finished your Christmas
Thank You" letters yet? No?
Thought So
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-01-17
A, {. Page Writes Of His Work.

Arthur c. Page, editor of the Orange
Judd Farmer, Chicago, who received
the degree of B. S. in Agr. in 1872
and who studied agricultural jour-
nalism in the School of Journalism,
has written an attractive booklet CIV
ing a glimpse of the editorial WORN
ings of his paper.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-03
MANY TYPES OF HATS.

The first straw hats shown which
are 10 do duty in the south are Of
several types There are narrow
boat shaped turbans Of shiny split
or pineapple straw decorated with
big ribbon loops or fans. There are
also flower toques. equally long and
narrow. and tulle brimmed hats.
with enough straw trimming TO make
them spring models. One big black
tulle hat seen was shirred over a
sailor frame and had encircling mar
row black straw braid on the upper
brim and crown. The top Of the
crown was transparently yelled by
big tam puff Of tulle. This gives
the wide look that many new hats.
large and small have at the top.
The small flower toques are
charming this season. Covered with
velvet leaves. with violets or other
tiny flowers. they have some ribbon
or tulle ornament that springs up,
aigrette fashion, at the back or from
the top.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-03

Hazel Markham. The evening was
spent with informal dancing and
music. The gym class will meet
Monday evening with Miss Mary
Mulligan, Niles road.
Mrs. William Happ, $50 Forest
av., entertained the ImprOmptu club
members and few invited guests
Thursday afternoon at the regular
meeting Of the club. The guests
were pleasantly Ell tertained by Mrs.
Emma B, Harris, who gave "Remi-
niscenses of South Bend" telling OF
its early history and Of the life Of
an Indian maiden. She also told of
the first club founded here in about
1880. The hostess served refresh
ments following. The club will
meet on March 16, the place 10 be
announced later.
Mrs Tecumseh KilgOre, S11 Cot
tage Grove av.. was hostess yester-
day 10 members of the Ladies' auNil-
larry Of Trinity NJ +. church. She
was assisted by Mrs. r. ID. HerrOld.
Mrs. Clifton Phillips conducted the
devotional service and during the
business time Mrs. Warren Johnson
and Mrs. George Brown were named
on the north section calling commit
tee and Mrs. Danielson and Mrs.
Curtain on the south section. Light
refreshments were served. NO
place was selected for the meeting
on April g.
The fortnightly meeting Of the
Ladies Aid society of the Swedish
Lutheran church was held in the
social parlors of the church Thurs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-03
Light CoLored Silk
In Great Demand

From silk centers comes the in
formation that silk in light cOlors is
In such demand that it is impossible
10 iii orders. The two leading
colors are flesh pink and pearl gray.
White remains staple, but on account
Of the dark suits used navy blue has
been very popular. IN view of the
fact that white is 10 be used so
much for spring suits white will pre-
dominate except for the miss, for
whom flesh pink, gray and maize
viii be used.
Laces do not figure prominently
on the newest blouses. except when
a part OF a three-piece suit. Instead
Of laces, cordings on Georgette crepe
and hemstitching on crepe de chine
and silk wolfe blouses. Rows of ma
chine stitching. executed with a long
stitch and coarse silk are used for
the heavier quality of crepe de chine.
Cotton Buttons on silk Waists.
\ trimming feature is buttons Of
every variety, and buttons of cotton
material are used for silk waists. All
sleeves are long, but collars are not
chokers. many excellent models be-
ing shown. with the "cal montant"
in the back only, with a V in the
front. Yokes like empiecements,
novel drop shoulder effects and setin
sleeve arrangements occupy the at
tention Of all blouse designers at
present.
Very few have the peplum finish,
but an elastic band in a casing is
used in order 10 accomplish the same
effect and economic on material
Many are made OF a combination of
two fabrics, plain satin with silk
voile or crepe de chine and char
meuse silk. So popular are combin-
ations that, except in case of silk
jersey and Georgette crepe. the
blouse made entirely OF one fabric
is seldom seen.
Bias Folds for Finishing.
One is made Of apricot crepe de
chine with narrow plaitings Of wolfe
and finish neck. trimmed with silk
embroidery and tassels. Another is
OF blue satin with narrow bias folds
used for finishing. The belt is held
together in front with bandettes of
leather.
Others are made OF chair satin
and silk wolfe. with hemstitching on
silk vOile sleeves and chemisette.
Tailored waists are Of dark colored
taffeta. trimmed with white buttons
and white machine stitching. An
other combination is Of crepe de
chine trimmed with steel ball but
tons, with collar Of silk vOile.
White collars and cuffs must go.
and all fancy decorations are passe.
The we'll dressed woman is fast dis
carding all such furbelows and
adopting the plain tailored waists
once again.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-03
ANNUAL OPENING is
HELD AT WYMAN'S
Large Display OF Rugs Are Fea-
ture-Some Novel De-
signs Shown.

Having as its main feature gor-
geous window displays and an entire
department given 20 the showing Of
some 800 rugs and harmonizing
draperies OF elaborate designs. the
George Wyman Co. is holding its
annual spring opening in rugs and
draperies Friday and Saturday.
An oval rug OF tan and rose color
in the south window is attracting
much attention both because Of its
rich beauty and from the fact that
IL is probably the first one seen here.
having been sent direct from the
factory for the opening Silk hang
ings in blending colOrs and one or
the gayly covered lamps made in the
department casting a mellow glow
brings out the desired effect in the
rug. Another window has as its
central figure draperies Of a. blue
background and large peacocks with
their brilliant colorings.
The third floor laid with magnifi-
cent Oriental rugs and flowers with
greenery giving an idea OF spring is
arranged 10 give the home decorator
every possible suggestion for the
home with but little trouble. Gre
tonnes have never before been shown
in such daring color combinations
and everything seems 10 be cretOn-
mes. For the boudOir are overdrapes.
cushions and the festive covered
lamps which have fairly sprung into
popularity.
Flowers were distributed among
the visitors during the dag.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-03
Tea Table Talks
By May De WITT Tslmago
sHANGHAIED INTO LIFE.

1t is seldom one gets the chance
to have a real talk at a dinner party.
There seems to be an unwritten law
that says, just so often, no matter if
you are bored or interested, you
must turn and talk 10 your neigh
Dor on the other side Of you. The
fact that you are really interested in
some topic that appeals 10 you does
not prevent your neighbOr on the
other side from interrupting you
with some absolutely Irrelevant re-
mark.
Il have a philosophy of life that
I has passed on to my boy said
my dinner partner a few evenings
ago. 1 knew he was going TO be in
teresting as soon as the hostess in
troduced him, so 1 hoped he would
be quick in saying what he had to
say before we were interrupted.
'T told my son." he continued,
that we had all been 'shanghied'
into life. He understood what I
meant by that, for 1 had sent him
around the world in a sailing vessel.
and he had seen men who We're
drunk, or mad been drugged, carried
onto the ship just before it sailed.
Some Of the men wanted to sail.
some did not. A few were exper-
fenced sailors. but others were not.
When they regained their senses
they were far out at sea and they
had to continue the voyage.
Of this my son knew what / meant
when said we had all been 'shang-
HE'D into life. 1 told him that al
though he had no choice about be
ginning the voyage of life, having
started he would have 20 continue,
and what was more he would have
TO obey the rules.
of he became mutinous he would
be put in irons. II he broke the
laws he would be knocked over the
head and have 10 suffer in conse-
quence. He had 20 continue the voy-
age TO the end whether he liked it
or not, and he had to obey the laws
or pay the penalty. Life il like that
for US all, and we might as we'll
make the best OF il. Storms and
sunshine, rough weather, or smooth.
until we reach the port, we have TO
stand by the ship.
That boy Of mine is coming out
all right He IS a senior in college
now. He does not think It funny or
smart for & boy 70 get drunk. He
compares Il to those low degraded
creatures that knew no better. He
has high moral standards and he
has self-respect and"
What do you think OF the new
fountain in the Plaza" broke in a
feminine voice over my partner
shoulder. Don't you think il is
perfectly awful - l heard her say
as / turned 70 find the man on my
other side waiting to say something
And that was all I heard Of the
boy who was "shanghied" into life
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-03
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Wares of Kali
amazoO are visiting relatives in this
city. while enroute TO Little Rock.
Ark. where Mr.. Wares will play
with the Southern league baseball
team
f. W Krause Of the National
Cash Register CO., is in Cincinnati
on business.
Mrs. Isaac Peele. IL y. Birdsell
st. was called 70 Chicago Friday
morning on account Of the death of
her brother. Oliver L. Chadwick. The
funeral will be held Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe sullivan, $40 S.
Scott ST. have returned from Ben
ton HarbOr, where they have been
taking mineral baths.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-03

Black and white and novelty
checks hold a popular place among
the smart materials of the season.
They are used often in the street
and semi-tailored suits. proving not
only attractive but also practical.
One very distinctive suit developed
in this checked material was reliev-
ed by touch Of rose faille silk. The
skirt is gOred and very wide The
Directoire collar Of self material is
new and smart in that it may roll
softly away from the throat or lay
fat.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-03

gram Of 20 dances, and there were
more than IS couples attending.
a playlet, The New Minister"
will be given at st. Paul's NJ. E.
church Tuesday evening. March II,
under the direction Of the Woman's
guild. The cast includes 40 persons
and the entertainment will no doubt
be of a delightful nature.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-03
mo POUND GIRL.

international News Service:
PATERSON. y. J., March "A
twO-pound daughter. perfectly form
ed, has come 10 the home OF Mr.
and Mrs Edward WyckOff The
child is expected 10 live.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-03
announcements

The Young Peoples Aid society OF
the United Brethren church will en-
tertain with a box social in the
church Saturday evening Every one
is invited.