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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-09-09
WHY GIRLS GO ON THE STAGE
Sextet Members in "Our Gibbs Ad-
NIT They Seek Husbands.

NEW YORK, Sept. 9.-lt's a queer
sort OF bridesmaid who wouldn't rath-
er be the bride and the saxtet Of Our
Miss Gibbs" is no exception TO this
rule. These six pretty girls are play
ing the part of bridesmaids on the
stage because they want to play the
part of brides in real life. Its no:
the glamOr OF the footlightS or the
call of the wild that has attracted
them to Broadway but the hope of
dancing their way into the heart Of
some nice man with the price of a
wedding ring and perhaps a million
or SO to spare.
1t was Freda Braun, the young st
of the six, who first confessed to ham
kering after domestic joys.
Why | came on the stage just to
get married. she said last evening a.
they gathered in the dressing rooms
at the knickerbocker after the play
oh" exclaimed the others in hor-
rified chorus.
Yes, bet the rest of you came on
for exactly the same reason. a girl
enters the profession either to be-
come famous or to get married to
better man than would have come her
way if she'd never gone on. Now
isn't that true?'
The others nodded their heads in
reluctant agreement.
And do any of you think that you
are going TO be famOuS?" there was
not little sarcasm in her voice. as
she put the question.
Nobody ventured to say that she
did
Then there you are said the lit
tie cross-examiner with wave of
her hand
You're right. Freda." admitted one
of the other girls We're all looking
for husbands. Any good looking girl
on tn stage can find one in less than
year if she wants TO. There's an
air of romance about the stage that
attracts the men. You read about
princes and dukes who have fallen
in love with chorus girls ard its
common complaint with millionaircs.
Perhaps one OF us will hav" -" ca:..,
good luck
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-09-09
Fair Aeronaut PerpIexes Guards.

Guards at Forest Hill, John D. Rock
efeller's Cleveland estate, last even
ing did not know whether they were
dreaming or saw vision.
Standing in the center of grassy
spot with shrubs and bushes for a
background stood young woman in
brilliant red tights. She smiled as
they approached, brushed some dirt
off her blouse and resumed task of
separating a parachute from a bush
upon which it had caught.
The aforesaid guards approached
hestatingly. They questioned the
propriety of intruding upon what
might be visitor from an unknown
world. Mastering up courage they
finally approached.
What are you doing here" one
of the guards finally blurted out, at
the same time giving the strangely
attired young woman closer scru-
tiny.
"Oh, l just dropped in too see if
things were all right" replied the daz-
zling visitor. Where am -"
This is Forest Hill. You are
trespasser." replied the guard without
showing the least susceptibility to
feminine charm.
We'll, if that amt the limit" re-
marked the young woman. She de-
tached large silken cloak from the
parachute, wrapped it about her and
followed directions to the nearest car
line.
Then she went to Luna Park, from
where she had assembled half hour
previously She is on the bill as Miss
Gertrude ThOmas.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-09-09
Drowning as a Livelihood.

A remarkable association of youth
full professional drOwners and life
saving heroes has been discovered
by the police The number of boys
who have fallen into the river and
been rescued by their companions
during the past few weeks has grown
trict that the local magistrate ordered
that the boys on the embankment
should be watched. Louis Gerbaud,
aged Is, was seen yesterday to let
himself drop cautiously into the water,
and the next instant two of his COM
rades sprang heroically after him
and brought him to land. Gerbaud
played his part to perfection and,
feigning illness, was transported to
the salvage station. One of his gal
liant rescuers remained with him.
while the other fastened away. as it
was afterward ascertained, to give the
news to the press in order to obtain
a reward.
Gerbaud and his friend afterward
made full confession. Their assO
citation had number of members,
they said, but they refused to give
the names. They had found the pro-
fession a paying one. as the heroes
were nearly always recompensed, and
they always Loyalty shared all their
profits.-Paris Letter to the London
Express.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-09-09

Let Alba T. Fountain INSURE
your property -
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-09-09
Circumventinq Papa.

Reginald. I'm awfully sorry. but pa
pa says he doesn't want to see you
coming here any more"
..Boadicea, your fathers wish is law.
He shall not see ME again if can help
it. What evenings in the week does
he spend own?''-Chicago Trib-
une.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-09-09
KIRKSVILLE, MISSOURI.

The special rate Of one dollar for
the Missourian until Jan. l, 1911 10
still in effect Many have taken ad-
vantage of the offer. II you wish 20
have the paper sent to you till Jan.
1. 1911, either cali or mail your sub
scription this week. The offer 10 good
to both old and new subscribers.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-09-09
New "Cuss Words" Wanted.

An excitable New York man, gaso-
lining through his native Virginia, Of
fered 81 1000 for new cuss word to
express his emotions when his ma
chine baked. He was disappointed.
He must so remain.
For one lowered with Saxon speech
to crave aid in eXpletive is like seek
ing Goals in Newcastle. What sur
cease of his muted sorrow can Ger
many offer, where "Thunderweather!"
and "Potsthousand." are blasphemy
supreme; or France, with its "Sacre
blue!" and Name of Pipe" or Tur
key, where you murmer DESTINY"
when wheel breaks; or Italy, where
a too-deliberate donkey is invited to
Put one foot before the other" or
Spain. where one may bid a persist
ent beggar. go in peace, little broth
er?''
EloQuence of expression Northern
races may indeed study in warmer
climes. When a Latin says "Caram-
ba," or 'Diavolo." it 'ain't so much
wot Z says as the nawsty way e says
it," as the British sailor explained
when charged with assault. But for
extensive and intensive GUESSING ont"
Colorado mule conductor. Penn
sylvania section boss or a New York;
stev adore can face the world una
slammed New York Herald
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-09-09

We are all artists at Massaging at
The Tiger Barber Shop, 90 Broadway.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-09-09

Five first-class workmen at The Tt
ger Barber Shop. 80 Broadway.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1910-09-09

Il think we shall like our new neigh
bors."
'That so? Have you met any of
them"
NO, but | watched their furniture
being carried in yesterday, and thee
wasn't a phonograph or a music box
in the outtit."-St. Louis Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20
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ScARF Morn WIFI ooSTOHzE TIE REN aAEEEE MoOEE IS SAoNN

choice may be made from such materials as chnli>
batiste. nuns yelling. and china silk. For trimmings
there are ribbons. laces, SILK bands. and embroidered
scallops.
The new things in underwear are not only more
fascinating than ever but particularly well adapted
to the present needs of fashion. The combination
garments are. of course, In the first considerations;
drawers. and skirt in one is both practical and dainty,
Nainsook, batlste, and handkerchief linen are the choice
of materials used. while there is no limit to the use Of
hand embroidery, combined with large lace motifs. and
ribbon decoration.
There IL a new glove which is destined to arouse
considerable interest. The particular feature about the
glove which dinerentiates 1t from all others and which
commends It is its particular cut. This glove In with
out the usual long seam which extends from the tip
Of the little finger to the wrist. Iustead Of this seam
there is a short seam extending inside the hand from
the quirk. at the base of the index and the second
finger. down to the thumb. The chief advantage
claimed for this glove is the beautiful nt Il gives. A
womans hand within this glove appears to be more
finely modelled than 1t is possible for 1t to appear when
covered with a glove with the ordinary full seam length.
Too much stress cannot be placed by the bride ON the
selection Of her footwear, and the rules governing the
occasions for their proper use, for no matter how smart
her gown ana hat may be. the effect VIII be entirely
spoiled by a pair OF appropriately shod feet. Pumps
In every style and color, but on a broad, comfortable
last will again be the mode. and the summer promises
stnl more models with greater license as to color.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

In gowns of this style every line must suggest
length. 1t is not sufficient TO be careful IN the lines
OF the gown alone; the arrangement OF the veil Is
also of the greatest Importance. The correct wedding
wells this season are cut and draped so that there Is
little fuIlness at the head. doing away with that
bunchiness that so often spells a brides appearance
The fullness is held in place by being shirred to a
wire. TO which the wreath and lace are fastened. The
head part fits down over the couture. The whole
thing is as easy to adjust as a hat. and being fast
ened securely to the head 1t needs no taeking' but
viii fall in long. lovely lines. following the sweep OF
hips and the train. The sides ripple slightly. The
the train even In the turning. All the fullness Is
kept back of the ears-more like the English court
wells. the greater fullness spreading out below the
hips and the train.
so much Importance is now attached to the veil and
the correct draping Of II that one feels that 1t is an
exceedingly necessary part OF the wardrobe and not
merely an accessory, as 1t has heretofore been con-
sidered. BY right order Of things there should be
two or three wells for every hat, as the wells muss and
tear so readily. The newest models, called the aero
plane wells. are characterized by large patterns. l think
they are rights myself. but they are fashionable, so
there is no use fussing about them Dotted effects,
however, are coming back into their own, the small dots
being especially good.
Next in Importance TO the brides gowns and hats
are new negligees and dressing sacks. OF which shO
should have several different styles, simply made
for service and comfort. Naturally the choice OF
materials viii vary, but a pretty ana practical
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

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$3.50 much earlier than usual this year.
NGMMNNV II Is a difficult thing TO do when
novelties in material and trimming are
- confronting one on every side, but the
safest plan is to buy only what one knows from past
experience TO be perennially attractive and service
able. aud to have the trousseau made up on lines
which follow the prevailing tendencies and yet are
not too extreme. .N...s.. l,s...t
For instance. long. straight. NARROW coat suits have
been worn. The short coats have appeared every
where, and there is much talk OF the return OF hips
and OF coats that At closely. Now, in ordering the
tailored suit II will be well to keep in mind the
matter of short coats and fuller skirts. but not to
develop the idea TO extremes.
The coat should be made short by All means, but
not eonspicuously short and as for the matter OF
tight fitting. make haste slowly. The absolutely
straight Silhouette is entirely posse. but the semi
fitting coat Is too generally becoming to discard, and
the severely tight httng coat Is yet in the distance.
The better way TO do, IL ones figure permits, is to
choose a Russian or one OF the belted models.
Aside from the belted models II is probable that the
coat ending a little below the hips will be in first
fashion. There are a number of good models along this
type that are out now. One is narrow, with almost
straight underarm seams. single breasted, fastening
with three straight bands Of braid and the buttons
placed well towards a plait that runs from the shoulder
to the hem instead OF a dart. The sleeves are narrow.
the rsvers run TO the waist, and there is a pocket just
above the hem.
Women who are welded to one style OF suit cling
to the plated short skirt. the straight. mannish coat.
and the sleeves without gathers. II makes little
difference to them what the rest OF the world wears
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-20

in coat suits. for they do not alter these during the
season. After all, this Is really smart style for a
coat and skirt that is to serve for every kind Of
weather. 1t has its own smartness and when II 10
becoming to a woman II is the most becoming cut
she can wear.
Now for the wedding gown. The models shown
this season are all extremely simple. following out
the peasant lines. The one pictured on the page Is
unusually bridelike and pretty. II is suitable for silk
muslin. as II Is for soft satin OF. satin crepe. The new
sleeve Is shown in the model.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-29
The Presidents Travelling Expenses.

Congress never appears TO less adj
vantage than when engaged in one of
those petty and altogether unnecessary
wrangles such as characterized the de-
bate in the House Thursday on this
years appropriation for the Presidents
travelling expenses.
We have no sympathy whatever with
the Democratic opposition to making this
years appropriation retroactive in part
in order that a slight existing deficiency
may be met. We think such opposition
was childish and unworthy Of the minor
ity. 1t was petty politics, at best, and
1t is doubtful whether the country will be
profoundly impressed by il.
Nevertheless, we fail to see that anv
good was accomplished when the South
was taunted with lack Of hospitality"
and grHclousness because Of this Demo
cratic opposition. Nobody believes that
the South is not "hospitable." The Pres
ident was never more genuinely welcomed
to any section than he was to Dixie-and
never Will be To insinuate otherwise Is
to insinuate that which is nothing more
than palpably silly.
For once, at least. we believe the COM
mon sense OF the country will be in &C
cord with Mr.. Cannon. who took the
floor in support Of the President. If it
were practical. as Mr.. Cannon suggests,
IL would probably be a mighty good thing
for the country at large if our Senators
The Washington herald., 1910-05-29
TO-DAY IN HISTORY.
Birthday of Patrick Henry-May %.

In an American history there is no one
about whom We like better 90 read, 10
think or 20 talk than of Patrick Henry,
the young revolutionary patriot, whose
ringing words. "Gvc me liberty. or give
me DEATH" reused the country to such
united action. following their delivery
in the Virginia convention in March, 17,5.
It was one OF the most powerful speeches
made 10y any orator in the history of our
country, and his undyug words were
afterward placed upon nass and adopted
as motto under many circumstances.
To-day is the birthday of Patrick
Henry, who was the SON of a Virginia
planter and was born in Hanover County
on the 9th of May. 1856 His boyhood, we
are told, was commonplace. Nothing
about it foreshadowed Patrick Henry the
man. In early youth ne is generally
credited with having been indolent and
Indifferent even to such educational ad-
vantages as were offered. Books had no
fascination for him. but instead he loved
outdoor sports and spent the greater part
of his time in the woods with rod and
gun.
re HISl ultQ the NOcbtlou OF a country
merchant, then a farmer, succeeding at
neither The turning point in his career
came when he determined to try for the
legal profession. He had considerable
trouble in mastering the law Even his
appearance was against him. for he was
tan and ungainly and with none Of those
accomplishments Of manner that recon-
mend
one Of the men who examined him for
the bar. @ lawyer noted for his legal
ability, was thoroughly opposed even to
going through the form Of an eXamina-
ton Of so unprepossessing an applicant
He was twenty-four when he received
his license to practice, and il was some
years before he made much progress.
His time came when he undertook the
famous Parsons Cause and with an
almost hopeless case In his hands. he
succeeded in winning. He stirred the
audience to such a high pitch Of enthus-
iasm that when he had finished his plea
the court room was in a turmoil, the
The Washington herald., 1910-05-29
The New China.

There can be no doubt that a gianr
IS arising among the nations in the far
East. and it viii not be long now before
China, that nation with the most wonder
ful potentaliucs i'm the world. viii have
10 be accorded a place IN the councils OF
the nations. TIE advancement of China
in the last ten years has been little short
of marvellous. Awakened 10y the Russo
japanese wa and it's results to the value
of the force within herself she has made
gigantic strides toward progress.
The first great step she took in the
way of reform was the abolition of the
trade in opium and the prohibition OF the
opium-smoking places which permeated
the empire and which for centuries have
Slapped the life and morals Of the nation.
Opium smoking and using has not been
stamped ont, but il has been largely
checked and the result is seen i'm sturdy
awakening TO the benefits to be derived
from Western civilization. Within the past
decade, China has planned and begun a
network of railways. and before the adj
vance of the steel rails superstition and
Ignorance are doomed She has remod-
eled her army. so that recent observers
who have seen the Chinese soldiers IN
modern uniform and with up-to-date
equipment. schooled and drilled after the
Prussian system-that system that made
Japan so formidable a foe-aCree that
no nation can afford TO regard her lightly.
She has established schools throughout the
empire and revised its ancient plan of
education, and I'm various parts Of the
empire have been established modern man
ufactories that, considering the wealth Of
cheap labor at hand, are sure. before
long. to enter aggressively into competi
ton with the Western world.
But the greatest evidence Of Cbina,s
advance is to be found In the fact that
she is preparing 10 do away with the
ancient system Of autocratc government
and 10 adopt a constitution suited to the
needs Of the people
By imperial edict a national assembly
has been summoned TO meet on October
3; and this assembly is expected TO frame
a constitution. II win be attended not
only by the advisers OF the Emperor,
but that host Of Chinese officials and
students who have, during the past ten
years. Travelled and studied in the occl-
dent
The movement was begun in 1906. and IL
was then thought that it would take
China at least ten years to get ready
Tor anything like representative govern
mcnt But she has made such strides
since then that it is believed that the
lime is already ripe. When representa-
tive government was proposed, the Chinese
people were urged by their governors to
The Washington herald., 1910-05-29
In Georgia.

We view the trend of events in Georgia
more in sorrow than IN anger nowadays.
We fear Georgia is going to be more
peaceful this summer than is good for
its health. The Hon. Hoke Smith has
declined-with thanks-a second contest
with the Hon. Little Joe" Brown, and
the latter gentleman is to have another
term unopposed.
Soft. We know fun well that the Hon
Perry. of somewhere, and the Hon. Mid
dlebrooks, of somewhere else. have an
nounced themselves aspirants for the
Hon. Little Joe's" governorship. and
they think they will run against him. But
they Will not. They will not even toddle.
After the returns are all in. the Hon.
Perry and the Hon. NIiddlebrooks will be
picturesque but highly important "also
rams"
We are stin true to Little joe" We
love IAN. lie is. TO our way of think
ing, the cutest and most astute Of all his
kind. We have sometimes thought his
poetry slightly TO the Alfred Austin and
his north pole observations trine too
pro-Cook for working purposes, of course.
But these objections, while valid. have
never been urged TO his pressing intel
!ectuaI discredit and not at all as in
dicating his lack Of political foresight.
highsight. and insight
Nevertheless we are disappointed that
Little Joe" is to have his cake this
summer and not be forced TO contend
for it in good old-fashioned Cracker
style. He is the most entertaining fighter
in his entire ueighborhood There is no
doubt about IT, He gets bigger hand
fuls of hair with greater absence OF
fuss upon his part and a greater pres
ence Of fuss upon the other fellows par,
than any other hair-puller who has vet
come under our observation. The less he
talks the while he fights. the more damage
ne innicts upon his adyersaries-and as a
talker, when fighting, the Sphinx would
be a chatterbox beside him
Wherefore, we desire it recorded that
we are for Little Joe" to succeed him
self but we regret that the succession
is to be effected peacefully and without
excitement at the real enemy's head
quarters. We are not naturally blood
thirsty or inclined to start things. but
we do most admire Little Joe" under
fire and fighting mad. We shall not at
tempt TO deny it-nay. we glory in it,
The Washington herald., 1910-05-29

and Representatives could have acquaint-
ance from one ocean to the other with
the people and country"
1t is true that President Taft has, since
he came TO office, travelled more extern
sively than his predecessors, but we
think that no one can deny that most OF
his travelling has been in the interest Of
the public service. In support Of princi-
pies TO which he and his party are
pledged. the President has visited many
cities and has made many speeches di-
rect to the people. and everywhere he has
been received with marked enthusiasm
He has not spared himself when he has
been asked TO speak on occasion; he has
willingly responded to the request to lay
corner stones. to unyeil monuments and
such like. and he has assured the sue
cess Of many worthy events by lending
them the dignity of his office
And as a result Of all this travelling
about the country il must be true that
President Taft is the better ftted for the
work he has been elected to do. He has
brought himself closer to the people: has
been IN a position better to gauge pub
lie opinion and public needs; in other
words, he has made himself a more eff
cient public official than II he had re-
NAMED aioof IN Washington.
Congress is. presumably, getting well
along toward the end Of this session. II
has much important work yet to do, and
II should be done with as little Incidental
waste of time as possible Petty exhibit
tons and grotesque partisan tactics are
surely out of order nOw-if they ever are
in order. which we doubt. II IS TO be
hoped that Congress viii be able to ad-
journ without indulging in another such
performance as the one recorded Thurs
day last. 1t was IN no wise edifying, en-
tertaining, or instructive. And it GER
tainly did not operate 20 the rational
solution Of anything pending before the
House.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-29

prepare for it by developing public In
struction. establishing police forces. en-
couraging industry and trade, and reor-
ganizing the army. All these things are
well under way and the preparation
period, that was TO have extended over
ten years has been cut down to four
Thus does the new China emerge. and
she must be recl1oned with. There may still!
be adventures who may stir up discord
within the empire. but soon, it is to be
hoped there will be no more thought
of the grabbing OF huge slices Of her ter
ritory by foreign nations, no more riots.
no more looting Of palaces For the giant
is feeling his strength; is awakening from
a slumber that has lasted for centuries.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-29
A LITTLE NONSENSE
THE AVERAGE TOURIST.

lie had his picture taken
Upon the Bridge OF Signs.
Twas neatly done.
And any one
The same would recognize.
He had his picture taken
Before a pyramid.
The massive pile.
Beside the Nile.
He almost wholly hid.
He had his picture taken.
To scatter through his book.
We find the same.
Tagged with his name
Wherever we may look.
Thus monuments and mountains,
And buildings old and grim
Are merely shown
In neutral tone
To background form for him.