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rr ) f I OA.-i. S7 FaftXw THI DAILY XISSOUBIAX, THUK8DAY EYESISQ, DECEMBER 81, Hit. THE DAILY MISSOURIAN Published Tery t1bb- (except Saturday ad Sunday) and Saadar anoraiaa; by Tlw WiMnrlma AimcUWob, Iacarparat d, Columbia. - Fnak K. Klif, President and Kdltar: Jrne I,. Gram. 0DIUWII pirrctors: Charles O. Boster, Mlu Gladys Baker. Don p. Patterson. Ira B. Hyde. Puke &. rarry. Kills II. Jones, Kntsel II. Hlehsrd.. Address all communication! to THE DAILY MISSO0RIAN Columbia, Missouri. THE OPEN COLUMN A public, forum for the discussion af things worth-while. Articles should be short and signed by tbe writer, as proof to tbe editor of good raltn. signatures will not necessarily be DUbDsbed. Office: Virginia Building. Downstairs Phones: Business, 55; News, 274. Entered at tbe postofflce, Columbia, Mo, as secona-ciasi man. Tear, $2.50; month, 25 cents; copy, 5 cents. Outside of Boone County, year $3; month, 30 cents. National Advertising Representatives, Carpenter-Scbeerer Co, Fifth Avenue Build ing, New York; Peoples Gas Bntldlng, Chicago. Tbe Mlssourlan receives ' tbe dispatches of the United Press Associations. THE STATE HIGHWAY PLEDGE Governor-elect Frederick D. Gard ner's pledge regarding the develop ment ot a state-wide system of pub lic highways has a sincere ring. The money with which it is planned to build trunk lines connecting all the large cities of the state is actually in sight. The funds will be obtained from three sources: the Federal Govern ment, the state department of high ways and the special road districts through which the highways are to be constructed. The federal appropria tions will be immediately available upon the completion of the reorgani zation of the state highway depart ment, plans for which are now in preparation, according to the Kansas City Star. Although it is understood that the plans for the improvement of roads and the building of new highways will rest with either the state department or the Legislature, it seems assured that one of the first steps taken will bft to complete the cross-state St. Louis-Kansas City rock road. In all probability this road will pass through Columbia, and it is up to the Columbia Special Road District, which the citizens so loyally voted at the November election to retain, to do its part in keeping the project constantly before the community and to keep in terest and enthusiasm at a high level. Colombia's Negroes. Editor the Mlssourlan: Two straws which seem to Indicate which way the wind of public opinion blows on the negro problem in Columbia are the utterances of "Lily White" and the re fusal of the fruit Judging team to meet the Ames team on which a ne gro had obtained a place. The feel ing against the negro had been fur ther aggravated by the recent hold ups in the city, and it is the general impression that the negro is a hope lessly bad citizen. The straws are crossed; public STAT-HEBES TO MEET TOXIGHT Fartr and Dinner at Y. 31. C. A. Planned to Lessen Homesickness. A party for the stay-in-Columbia students will be given at the Y. M. C. A. Building tonight Both the resi dent and non-resident students are in vited. L. H. Capehart, assistant sec retary of the Y. M. C. A. is making the arrangements. Columbia students will give the annual Christmas dinner for the non-resident students Wednes day evening, December 27. Library Receives Children's Books. A number of good children's, books have been received by the University Library. Among them are, "Treasure Babies" by Daviess, "Dream Fox Story Book" by Wright, "Tommy Trot's Visit to Santa Claus" by Page, "Now-A-Days Fairy Book" by Chapin is illustrated by Jessie Wilcox Smith. XoUce. Entrance examinations will be given during the last week in Janu ary In those subjects in which there Is a sufficient demand. All persons who wish to take entrance examina tions at that time should notify the undersigned promptly, stating the opinion is notorously Inconsistent. The lubJecta Jn wh,ch cxamlna. submerged tenth is always a sore spot in society, and when the tenth is In creased fourfold, as is the negro popu Iation of Columbia, trouble is inevita ble. As long as the dominant element in the community insists upon keep ing the negro In comparative ignor ance and poverty, Imperfect under standing and appreciation of laws both moral and cliil cannot be removed. Columbia's problem is neither new nor unique, but only now brought to a head. Constructive education and fairmindedncss are far greater than hatred and recrimination. B Library to Install Vacuum Cleaners. The new vacuum cleaners have been received at the Library. The system will be installed by January 1. Another of Columbia's progressive steps is the proposed caring for the teeth of school children by the school '"board. What a change from the days when the only personal attention be stowed upon pupils was applied with the birchrod! Editor the Mlssourlan: You may call me an alarmist, but so was Jeremiah. But you citizen, you men and women of this University town, the alarm must be given, so I am here as an alarmist. The outrageous stunt, the niggardly looting, that for tho third time in two weeks, has taken place in a certain sorority house, and only last night in a fraternity house, is to be deplored. Have these unprotected girls, far from their own paternal fireside, no protec tion? Wake up you police .and do away with this. Citizens -and students of Columbia have Just cause for alarm, when five students are held UP In one night, two of the number, out of my own home. But "unprotected girls, " are you men, you Mayor, you Chief of Police, arc you going to sit idly by and see them in danger? Do you not want to maintain a "safe open door" to the young people of the state? What should happen, if the parents of these boys and girls Bhould say, "Columbia is not safe." A MOTHER. '76 ASD '16. No true American can stand before Willard's painting of the "Call to Arms," popularly known as the "Spirit of '76," without an Instinctive thrill. It is an idealism of patriotic feel ing. Grandfather, father and son with fife, drum and defiantly waving Stars and Stripes stride on at the head of the cheering army. With the excep tion of a bandage about the head of one, the figures are unruffled. No speck of mud, no tear or unnecessary wrinkle appears upon their uniforms. A dying soldier, cleanly wounded, cheers the victors from the roadside. The only indication of destruction is revealed In a portion of a cannon wheel and several coatless figures. AH are clean shaven. A beautiful picture of war one that inspires the patriot to don uniform and rush into battle. If Willard had been inspired to paint in 1916, his masterpiece would produce a different sensation. The foremost figures would not wave ban ners aloft, but unshaven, ragged and jnud-bestattered, they would support .each others' staggering forms along the dreary line of march. The soldiers following would be too exhausted to cheer and wave hats in air. Tbe dy ing soldiers at the roadside would not be cleanly wounded, but horribly mangled by modern engines of war. A horrible picture of war but a true one one that inspires the patriot to cast off uniform and rush to a court of International arbitration. The spirit of '16 is the spirit of '76. It's the same patriotism, the same love of country, with a different meth od. The primitive tendency to settle difficulties by blood and steel has de veloped into a method of brains and diplomacy. The spirit of '16 has kept America out of war. THE NEW BOOKS "Democracy and Peace.'' "Democracy and Peace," by Prof. James B. Pratt of Williams Colleee. is a book by a pacifist who believes in' war. It consists of four essays, en titled "The Meaning of Democracy," "American Idealism," "The Idealism of War" and "The Hope of Lasting Peace." Democracy, it is maintained, is primarily not a matter of govern ment nor of economics it is a moral ideal. The prospect of lasting peace is considered from the psychological point of view, and the bearing of this larger opportunity on the present problem of preparedness is carefully considered. (Richard D. Badger, Boston; cloth. lOo pages; Jl net) Councilman Kellogg's ordinance seeking to limit charity solicitation to licensed organizations comes with a delicious appropriateness on the eve of Christmas time. The Agony Column." "The Agony Column" is a delight ful, humorous story by Earl Derr Big gers, author of "Seven Keys to Bald pate." it is light enough for summer reading and attractive enough for winter reading. (Bobbs-Mcrrili Company, Indianapo lis; cloth, illustrated, 193 Danes: 1.25.) "The Breath of the Dragon." "The Breath of the Dragon," a ro mance of modern China, by A. H. Fitch, deals In part with legation life in Peking, but mainly with events In the Imperial Palace and among the people and the beggars of Peking. A correct portrayal of that extraordinary character, the Empress Dowager, is given, while not a historical novel, the romance contains historical truths. The author is a niece of a former United States minister to China and lived there with her aunt and uncle for two years. G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York City; cloth, 447 pages, illustrated cover and frontispie.ee; $1.50.) .Miss Grace Slahl Weds Mr. Barker. A marriage license, was given yes terday to Willard Barker and Grace Evelin Stahl, both of this city. Mr. Barker, who works at the Hamilton- Brown Shoe factory, is a son of P. w. Barker 704 North Seventh street Miss Stahl is the daughter of William A. Stahl, 102 Sexton Road. Sampson Hall Has Fire Scare. rne ere department made a run to Sampson Hall last night and arrived just In time to prevent a fire. A hot flue was the cause of the trouble. tions are desired. The definite pro gram of entrance examinations will be posted on the bulletin boards on Saturday, January 13, 1917. FRANK CHAMBERS, Registrar. STAB TAXICAB LINE Phone 624 801 Walnut City 13c Country Trips. iA wL HttCOLLARS are curve cut to fit the shoulders perfectly Wctx Ctuett. fcabody cCCb:lnc.itEs WillM PHLUUai w. ' Easy Sledding The motor car owner who puts his storage battery in our care for the winter has nothing to worry about. If he uses his car during cold weather, he can be sure of good starting and lighting. If he simply stores his battery here, he knows it will be very much alive when Spring comes, Ask for our pamphlet on Winter Care of Batteries. The Auto Battery Co. 909 Cherry Phone 1000 Free inspection of any battery at any tine. GIFT SUGGESTIONS Things of Leather Hand Bags $1 to $7. Leather Parses 35c to $3. Collar Boxes $1.50 to $5. Card Cases 75c to $2. Address Books 35c to $1. Coat Hangers 75c to $2. Manicure Sets $1.50 to $7. Traveling Cases $1.50 to $4. Books They Want The Agony Column $1.25. Prudence Says So $1.25 B3ey Books, in cloth or leather 60c to $2. The Seed of Righteousness $1.15 The Girl Philippa $1.10. The Woman's Hardy Garden $1.50. Splendid selection of gift books. There is Something Here for Everyone Desk Sets Knhes Smoking Sets Calendars ConkUn Fountain Pens Serving Trajs Phot Frames, siher and carved antique Cut Glass Stationery Casseroles Pictures 100 Ruskin Prints on Display for two weeks only. AH the Fixings for the Christmas Package. CAMPBELL, & ALEXANDER Open Evenings Until Christmas 920 Broadway TeaCherS Wanted ,r Christmas acancies and spring elections Salaries are good in the West. Enroll now so that we may have time to get jour references. No commission until ou pet a position. A manual training teacher wanted for January first. Write at nnre GRAHAM TEACHERS AGENCY, Pocatello" Idaho PLUMBING We have bought out the firm known as Hopper A. Creasy, at No. 107, N. Ninth St. We do plumbing, heat ing and make repair nork a spe cialty. LANNON & YOEST I'hcne 23S-BIack Embroidery, Silk, China. Your friends have not seen these beautiful Oriental goods. They arc: Best for Christmas Gifts Now on display in the Oriental case. CO-OP Get them before they run out Phillip E. Bradley Here. Philip E. Bradley, A. B., 16, tele graph editor of the Missoula (Mont.) I Mtaanillfnn la In rti... . ............ ... i.ulUmn . ,. . . to St Tlllc fn -J .. J . ot,cuu (ne enngj uuiiuao. COLUMBIANS: DONT YOU REALIZE THE APPEAL OP GIFTS WHICH ARE SIG NIFICANT OF C0LUMBIA7-GIFTS WHICH, BESIDES THEIR IN- imnou; WUKTH, AKE TYPICALLY DISTINCTIVE STATE'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER? OF THE CHOOSE GIFT BOOKS VARSITY JEWELRY CALENDARS HOLIDAY LABELS ART PICTURES POCKETBOOKS LEATHER BOOKS PENNANTS CAMPUS SCENES PILLOW TOPS CHILDREN'S BOOKS GREETING CARDS M-BOOK RACKS COLLAR BAGS ALBUMS BLANKETS ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES Joe Janousek Art Shop VIRGINIA BUILDING SOUTH NINTH ST. Tour fuTorite photograph, framed, makes an appealing gift. Dr. Virgil Blakemore OPTOMETBIST Slakes the best spectacles. Ex change Hank BIdg., Phom; W3 White. OsVvPnH1 ask Jsk' asW Mr, Glancy of The MARQUETTE JSlhSt- nd Washington At. St. Lout A Refined Hotel forYcur Mother. Wife and Sisljr Rale: Room vith Private Bath On Pmen .50. 12.00. 2.B0. 13.00 Two Pernnt: 12.50, 13.00. 13.50. id nn KoomswtKoutb.th.H.nili.50 V 2,500 DELEGATES COMING To Annual Farm Week Con vention January 1-5, 1917 The Commercial Club must have rooms and boarding places for these visitors to Columbia. If you have an extra room or place at your table now's the time to show your real Columbia Hos pitality. Phone 1099 or call at Columbia Commercial Club Tenth and Broadway We WiU Repair It All work guaran teed. We special ize on Watches, Clocks and Jewelry GOETZ & LlNDSEY 918 Broadway .For Electrical Work, Call at the Central ElectricShop 14 North 8th Street All kinds of wiring and repair work. Electrical supplies u HHy Holly, Holly For your holiday decorations Cut Flowers, Baskets of Flowers, Blooming Pot Plants Phone 920 COLUMBIA FLORAL COMPANY V & m m 1 w itf 19 IS - I I I M