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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-04-18
rdEarned Wages

| An old church in Belgium deciding to
repair its properties, employed an ar
list to touch up and required detail
ed statement The artist although
| nettied at the request, had the saving
grace of humor and shocked and aston
ishec the worthy members of the COM
mittee with the following items. The
committee never again employ the
same artist.
Correcting the ten commandments,
s5.15.
Embellishing Pontius PLATE and put
ting new ribbon on his bonnet, $500.
Putting new tail on the rooster OF St.
Peter and mending his comb. S2.2O.
Re,pluming and regilding left wing
of guardian angel, $51S.
Washing the servant of the High
Priest and putting carmine on his
neck, s5.O2.
Renewing Heaven, adjusting stars
and cleaning the moon, $1.17.
Frightening up flames of hell. put
ting new tail on devil, mending his left
hOOf and doing odd jobs for the damn
ed, $7.17.
Rebordering the robe of Herod and
adjus ting his wig, 400.
Taking spots from the son of Tobias.
5000.
Putting rings in Sarah's ears, $500.
Putting new stone in David's sling,
enlarging head of Goliath and extend
ing SauPs legs, s1l.S3.
Decorating Noah's Ark and putting
a head on Shem, s431.
Mending the shirt of tthe PrOdigal
son and cleaning mis- ear, 5000.
The total amount, s77OO.-Exchange
change.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-04-18
A BREATHING SPOT.

That Columbia has grown rapidly il
the past is evident. and it seems des
tined to grow even more rapidly in the
future With this in view it is need
less to say that now is the time for
municipal mprovcment-now while
the city is in relatively plastic state
Every well constructed city has a
breathing spot" somewhere near its
center. While the need of such a park
is not as manifest 40 a small As it is TO
a large city, the ease and economy with
which il may be established is infinite
ly greater Columbia is already large
enough to need breathing spot" At
the same time it is small enough to
make the cost of establishing one only
nominal.
The land for n park will cost twice
as much a few years hence as it now
does. Why should no: the city which
is responsible for this unearned incre-
ment get the benefit of it, The city as
well as the individual must use wisdom
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-04-18
Gone, But Not Foruotten.

| What has become of the old-fa hion
ed man whose shoes squeaked as he
walked cautiously down the church
aisle? And the man who could hear
a COW bell in the distance and deter.
mine by the sound of the bell whether
Blossum was grassing or coming
home? And The girl, wearing a bonnet
"a real cloth bonnet. not a hat-who
swept yards Saturday afternoon, in
anticipation CT Sunday company.
And the schoolb0y who used a slate
as bookshelf between the school
house and his home? And the house.
wife who knew how many holes n
quilting frame should have? And the
man who set steel trap in the smoke
house? And the girls who never got
on the left side of a COW to milk her?
And the boy who carved his initials
on a swee.-gum tree and watched the
letters disappear by the time he put
on long pants? And the young man
who tipped his hat to his elders? And
the boy who wen. 'pOssum hunting
with negro on Friday night, winding
up in forbidden cane patch about IL
o'clock.-MontgOmery (Ala) Advertis-
or
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-04-18
MOVING PICTURES FOR INSANE
Illinois Superintendent Says They Aid
in Curing Patients.

Moving pictures as an aid in the
treatment of insanity are the latest
The superintendent of the Illinois
State Hospital at Elgin proposes to try
them. Moving pictures will help us
materially in curing patients" he says
They will take the minds of the pa.
tients from their misfortunes and like
any other harmless diversion, will
stimulate their weakened brains | will
censor all pictures shown at the hos
pital and will not Permit any such as
are frequently seen at 5-cent shows to
be. shown at the hospital. ."-Pittsburg
Dispatch.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-04-18
AMERICAN GRAND OPERA.

When SignOr PuccinTs Girl of the
Golden West" was produced, many
claimed that an original American op
era had been produced-one that was
of real merit. 1t was called the be
ginning of national music. Then en-
thusiasm waned. The opera had fea
lures which failed to commend it to
the great majority of the American
people.
Now another national American
music" has been produced. But this
seems to promise far greater success.
1t is written by an American-at least
he is considered an American-and it
deals with an American subject. And
the music is truly American, it is said.
This is the opera "Natoma," by Victor
Herbert.
This is practically Herbert's first
attempt at grand opera. His achieve
ments have been i'm the field of light
opera. 1t is enough to say he wrote
the music for The Red Mill" There
are several million Americans who will
maintain that IL he can write music
like that i'm The Red MILL" he can
compose grand opera fit for Enrico
Caruso to sing and for President Taft
and King Edward to hear.
And there is no doubt about the
American part of 1t this time. 1t is
not sung in Italian.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-04-18

Red-twigsed dogwood, (Cornus 81
berisa);
Hazel, (Corylus).
The most beautiful city is the one
that has the most beautiful and home
surroundings. The ideal home is tied
to the ground, as il We're, by plants or
small shrubs near it's foundation which
conceal the line of connection between
| the house ard the lawn. In place of
the gingerbread fret work under the
caves and around the porch ratings
and pillars, it has straight line simple
trimmings. The obstrusive corners of
the house are softened and concealed
by vines. Or by skillfully placed trees
and shrubs.
On a small lawn the road and walks
should be grouped at one side of the
property, and that the least desirable
side. In this way the lawn is kept
in one continuous area and not cut up
into small plots. The road should be
dustless. welldrained. shaded, of an
easy grade, and should assure rapid
and easy access to the parts OF the
property watch are to be reached Plant
ings should essentially parallel the
road system, and should be irregularly
located and in groups.
In building terraces the bottom line
of the terrace should not be close to
walk or a drive, but a level space of
about is inches, or the width of lawn
mower. should be left at the bottom.
The slope should rever be more than
a grade of two to one. that is. two feet
rise to one foot horizontal distance.
This will prevent washing and drying
out, and will not keep the walk in
muddy and unsightly condition.
o. +. II.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-04-18

Trees and shrubs play roles in the
drama of making a city beautiful The
trees supply shade to the lawn and
street. The shrubs serve as ornamen-
tai screens 10 hide obstructive corners
and foundations and as heavy border
on the edge ot the lawn to attain a sort
of privacy for the grounds.
Trees suitable for street planting
branch high and spread wide at the top
They supply abundant shade to the
road, but still do not Obstruct the vista.
The conditions of the soil and eli
mate found in our state make the
American elm the best street tree for
Missouri towns. Ii is vase shaped, that
is. at the base ana broad and branch
ing at the top. 1t grows rapidly with
good treatment. An elm-lined street
becomes valuable asset to any town.
Like wine. it improves with age.
II. f. Major, professor of landscape
gardening at the University of Mis-
souri,. says that the trees best suited
for street planting in this locality are
the American linden (Tilia Ameri-
canal, blackberry (Celtis Occidental
Isl. Sycamore Platanus Occidentalisl
and the hard or sugar and Norway ma
pies. The boX-elder and silver maple
should never be planted. as they form
a mat of roots which make impossible
the attainment of good stand. They
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-04-18
Hints on Trees and &rubberu

Ramanan's rOse-Jap., (Rosa Rug
osa);
Groundsel-tree, (Baccharis halimi.
folia);
Sweet pepper bush, (Cletha Alnifo-
lia).
The list of shrubs just mentioned
are usually mixed with and backed up
by the third classification. These are
plants which when full grown are tall
er than 6 or feet. but do not reach
the proportion or character of small
trees. In this list we find:
The lilac, tSyringa vulgaris);
Large-fiOwering Mock orange, (Phil-
adelphus srandifiorus);
Five fingered Aralia, (Ariilia Penta-
phylla;
Common Barberry, Derberis vulga-
ris);
Wyeh hazel, (Hamamelis Virginica);
Strawberry tree, (EuOnymus Afro
purpurea);
AmOOr's privet, Q.igustrhm Amur-
ense);
Buckthorn, Rhamnus Catharicus);
Red and Black elderberries, (Sam-
bucus Pubens and Canadensis):
ArrOw-w0Od, (Viburnum dentatum);
Wayfaring tree. (Viburnum lantana);
Sheepberry. (VibTrnum lentago);
Arbor Vitae, an evergreen, (Thuya
Occidentalis);
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-04-18

have to their discredit also a long lis
lOf other undesirable features. Varie
ties which keep the ground littere,
with falling leaves or seeds also shoul,
not be chosen. Street trees should b.
set from 80 to 40 feet apart, not closer
The best lawn trees are those tha
are wide spreading and rather low
branching, aid those which have broat
leaves to afford Il good shade. Anon:
the best OF these trees are the oaks
the tulip, the Kentucky coffee tree an,
the white pire. the latter being an ev
ergreen.
A lawn tree should not stand directly
in front of the house in the center o
the yard. Or too near the street. 1t is
best to group the trees near the cor
ners OF the house and the street. or in
locations where shade is particularly
desired.
Shrubs are woody plants having a
number of stems which spring from
the ground. Dwarf shrubs seldom grow
more than 2I2 feet high. Members OF
this class in the order of preference
are:
Holly leaved barberry, Derberis
illicifolia);
Dwarf DeutZia. ODeutZia gracils);
Jauanese barberry, (Berberis Thun-
bergiD;
Coral Berry, (SymphOricarpos):
Spiraea Anthony Waterer. (Spiraea
Anthony Waterer).
In ordering shrubs It i best to use
the botanical names. as they are recog-
nized throughout the world Often the
same common name is applied to diff
ferent species in different localities.
The medium class of shrubs approx
mate height of from to feet when
developed. They are usually planted 3
to 4 feet apart. This class includes:
Van HOutte's Spiraea, (Spiraea Van
HOuteD;
Weigela, (Diervilla rOseum);
Purple leaved barberry, (Berberis
vulgaris var. purpurea);
Moe orange, Philadelphus coronari-
us);
GOldenbell. Forsythia virdissima);
Yellow Towering currant, (Ribes
Japan ounce. (CydOnica Japonica);
Sweet shrub. (Calycanthus foricus);
Deutzia Pride OF Rochester. Oeut- !
.ia Scabra-pride of ROchester);
Royals privet, Uigustrum Regali- |
japanese Spiraea, (Spiraea Thun-
'ergiD;
Bridal Wreath. (Spiraea prunifOla):
Snowberry, (Symphoricarpos race
nosus):
Tall bush cranberry, (Viburnum opu-
japanese SNOWFALL. (Viburnum plica-
umD;
ls);
Single Japan SNOWFALL, Cviburnum
Withe rod, CVib,!rnum cassinoides) 4,
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-04-18

in expenditures if it would get the
most for the least amount. Why not
procure the site for park before the
land required doubles in value?
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-04-18

Possibly the new city admin tration
can find way to improve the fire
department,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-04-22

The house Will be absolutely safe
and tire-proof as the management has
complied wi h all fire regulations; it
has also provided large doors in the
rear. which, in cases of emergency,
would enable the theatre: 10 empty in
one minute.
The shows offered will be clean, re-
fined and up-to date where any lady
or child can attend unescorted without
hesitancy. The manager will pick out
his own acts from the Greenwall AMI
Lyric theatres Of New Orleans every
week, giving our patrons chance to
see the best acts used in these two the
aires weekly.
Their pictures will be of the hest
makes aud three reels will be exhibit
ed daily, enlivened by four piece or
chestra. composed Of four of the most
talented artists Of this city.
The management has complied with
all fire regulations, making it possible
to empty the house in one minute in
case ofemergency. 1t is also thorough
" ventilated and equipped with mod
ern opera chairs. The seating capaci-
" has been increased to four hundred,
The management will offer 3 reels of
the best pictures obtainable, enliven-
ed by fonr piece orchestra comprised
of four Of the city's most talented ar
lists. In addition to this there will
be two good vaudeville acts. The ad-
will remain the same, s and
lOcts.
Your patronage solicited.
We cater to ladies and children.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-04-22
THE PAST|ME THEATRE,

This theatre. owned by Messrs. Edw.
} Leblanc 4 + Armintor, is being re-
modelled. doubling its previous seating
capacity A larger stage IS being
built, enabling the management to
put on better attractions than they
were able t. offer in the past The
h use will be equipped with modern
opera chairs and thoroughly ventilated
bv means of an additional supply Of
fans including an exhaust fan, also
more OF ,ings or ventilatOrs.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-04-22

One OF III prcttiest cornerstoncs in
the town is the kttns, Brothers build
ing. Which occupies a trade command
Ing posnIon much as though II was
the dimensions of the by Good Bust
u = Of thIs city Around the corner
st ae OF their success of many years
maS be found. Quality 'Keliahill-
", Anability," aud the whole based
upon Low Prices
Ncr close TO the people is the store
and the rtas rs re BOT haid to fad
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1911-04-22

In he fast place, highest value. join
cd 10 lowest prices, is a combination
VII ch they keep constantly before
then Gust mers But hey go further
than that IL the direction of comfort.
convenience and pleasure giving, the
ptompt and courteous attention to re-
quests, the at die reception Of COM
plants, TIE readiness to correct er-
tors of the house, and MANY other
things which they would rather you
would notice ut bint from us
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-01-21
new REGIME FOR
ODD FELLOWS
Grand Master Edward H. Morris
il Formally Indicted Into Office.
FEATURES OF THE OCCASION.

Philadelphia. elaborate cere-
monies and in the presence Of distin
guished gathering. officers for the next
two years of the Grand United Order
of Odd Fellows were installed week
ending Jan. H. The newly installed
officers were elected at the session of
the fifteenth biennial movable commit.
tee, held in Baltimore last September.
Among the features of the inaugural
ceremonies were the valedictory ad-
dress of the retiring grand master, Will
liam l.. Houston, and the inaugural ad-
dress of his successor. Edward II. Nor
ris, successful lawyer Of Chicago.
Mr.. Morris served as grand master
some years ago. He was born In Ken.
lucky about fifty years ago and has
resided in Chicago since his boyhood
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-01-21

Mr.. John H. Dillingham; has been
promoted to Head Janitor of the
Senate, with several assistants under
him. This promotion is credited to
the Negroes Of Ramsey Co. They
wanted this position and they have it.
Mr.. Dillingham; is one of st. Paul's
prosperous citizens. He Is proprietor
Of the Peoples Barber Shop, and
janitor Of a large office building. He
is also an active member OF st. James
A. M. e. Church.
Mrs. Mercy M. Sanford has be-
quested $1,000 and household effects
to the Colored Orphans Home in st.
Paul. Rev. J. w. King has been mott
fled of the gift by the administrators
Of her estate.
Mr.. Carl D. Pickett, of the Porters'
and Walters Hotel will leave on
Monday for Missouri, where he will
visit his relatives, returning via
Quincy, Springfield and Chicago. He
will be away about a week.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-01-21

He has been q member Of the Illinois
bar for about thirty years and is re-
garded as one of the most successful
colored lawyers in the country.
The Grand United Order Of Odd Eel
lows is the second oldest colored fra
ternal order in the country. the Ma
sons antedating it by few years. 1t
is branch of the English order and
was founded by Peter Ogden in 1S43.
Beginning with Philomathean lodge,
in New York city, lodge was next es-
tablished in Philadelphia, and by 1858
the order had fifteen lodges. The Or
der has now over 1000 branches with
a membership of nearly 100000. Its
wealth mounts up into hundreds of
thousands Of dollars, and the head
quarters Of the order are located In a
handsome FIVE story marble home at
Twelfth and Spruce streets, this city.
The newly installed officers are: Ed
ward H. Morris. Chicago, grand mas
ter; Henry Lincoln Johnson, recorder
Of deeds for the District of Columbia,
deputy grand master; James E. Need
ham, Philadelphia, grand secretary;
julius G. Johnson, Baltimore, grand
treasurer; Henry P. Slaughter, Wash
ington, editor and manager Of the Odd
Fellows Journal. the official organ Of
the order; g. A. Howse, Alabama;
9. A. Shelly, Florida; ]. 8. Noel, West
Virginia; George w. Hayes, Ohio; w.
D. Brown, New York, grand directors.
They will compose what is known as
the subcommittee of management,
which Is the sovereign power while the
grand lodge is not In session.
The retiring officers were: William
L. Houston, grand master; L. N. Por-
ter, Arkansas, deputy gand master;
julius G. Johnson, Baltimore; A. T..
Shirley, Herndon, Va; W. W. Law.
renee. North Carolina; T. P. Wood
land, New Orleans; George Fl. Mays,
Jacksonville, Fla, grand directors; M.
q. Brown, Denton, Tex; Charles e.
Mitchell, Institute. W. Va; W. David
Brown, New York, grand auditors.
and B. J. Davis, editor Of the Atlanta
(Ga.) Independent, grand treasurer.
John g. Asbury, who had been editor
of the Odd Fellows Journal since its
inception, was succeeded early In No
vember by Henry P. Slaughter after
he had resigned following charges Of
alleged neglect of duty. 1t Is the pre-
vailing opinion that Mr.. Slaughter is
making good as editor and manager.
The retiring grand master has filed
the position for the past four years
and has hosts of friends the country
over. He is associated with Mr.. Nor
ris in the practice of law.
Mr.. Needham has been grand secre-
tary of the order for a number OF
years, and his efficiency and the ability
with which he has discharged the ex-
acting duties of his office have made
him many stanch friends all over the
country.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-01-21

Mr.. VIM. Miller and wife are con
fined to their beds again. Their
friends gave a pound social for them,
Monday evening, Jan. 9th, which was
a good success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bludsow of
Superior, Wis, left for Sioux City
Iowa, Sunday night, where they will
spend the remainder of the winter
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter Brisco of =.
perior, Wis, are spending the winter
in Hot Springs, Ark.
Mr.. Henry Graham of Superior
Wis, had a stroke of paralysis, blu,
is improving nicely.
Mrs. Jonathan Brewer, was taken
to the hospital Monday, where she il
to be operated on for appendicitis.
Mrs. ]. Louis Erwin entertained or
her wedding anniversary, Sunday
Jan. Is. Covers were spread fol
eight.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-01-21
wITHER's sLElGHING PARTY.

The Withers Dramatic Co., enjoyed
a sleigh ride on Thursday, January
10Th. The members of this stock
company have made good and they
are going to reproduce their Drama,
"A Woman's Hand" Also they are
going some" along social lines. This
merry party consisted of the mem
bers and their friends, and was
chaperoned by Madame Tillie Withers
who is directories of the Company.
After a delightful ride the party was
driven to the residence of manager J.
A. Withers, and the real evenings en-
joyment began. A COLLATION. was
served which consisted of choice
foods and beverages along with the
choicest delicacies. Everybody had a
good time and is still happy.
On Monday morning fire was dis
covered at the residence of Mrs, Lyle
hardt, 529 Bryant Ave. So. There
are rumors that it was the work of
an incendiary. No great damage was
done.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-01-21
MINNEAPOLIS
LODGE NOTES.

st. Anthony's Lodge No. 2S77 G. u
o. o. F., held a meeting at Labor
Temple on Wednesday night. At
tendance good.
The Odd Fellows and Households
held an entertainment and social al
the Lodge Rooms on Thursday eve
Many guests We're present, and q
pleasant evening was spent. Refresh
ments were served.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1911-01-21

The Afro-American Charity Club is
doing great work, visiting the sick
and helping the needy. They have
driven away the wolf from several
doors this winter. This organization
should be given all the support avail
able among our people. Their acts
are truly charitable, and they are
doing something"
Prof. James Johnson and his son
gave a recital in our city on Wednes'
day night, which was poorly attended
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Beard of Du
luth arrived in the city on Tuesday
They are at the Hotel Chase. Mrs
Beard will leave Saturday, 21st fol
Dallas, Tex, to visit her parents.
Little Samuel Lott, Jr., aged
months, is very sick, and under the
care of a physician.
Mrs. Jas. Hodges, 800 18th Ave. So.
is sick at her home. Mrs. Hodges
never fully recovered from an opera
ton several months ago, and has con
tracted a cold which threatens pneu'
monia.
Foraker's Cafe is now open all
night. This will continue tiIi further
notice. Remember that Foraker's ID
never closed.
The Maple Leaf Club gave their us.
ual monthly social at Kstler's Hail.
on Thursday evening. The feature OF
the evening was the apron and neck.
tie party. Many members and ladies
of the club were present and spent
an enjoyable evening.
The Washington and Price trio will
return to the city next week.