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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13

h%HAHE butterflies ara getting ready to leave Us" said daddy. This
morning 1 saw a flock Of those big orange and black ones that yu
have noticed about the mnkweed so much They were soaring into
the air, and by and by they began 10 fly southwark. Did you n
that some butterflies go to a warmer climate Coz the winter2"
mo, We didn't" answered Evelyn and jack glow cal butterflies fly
so frT'
Of the best In September the mhkweed butterflies gather in swarms and
begin their trip to the summer lands. Sometimes the insects have been sighted
by folks o. ships and in lighthouses many miles at sea Like the birds, per
haps. they take the shortest cuts to the places where they arr going.
THE mnkweed butterflies are rot the only VI that go away for h win
Most butterflies, however, either go to sleep before the cold weather comes
r die with the first nip of frost Those butterflies that die leave their young
ones snugly tucked away IN down lined cradles called chrysaHdes- The young
butterflies win come out Of these in the spring.
There IS a story told by the Indians to account for the coming of butter
dies into the world. First, says the Indian story, God made the earth. Then
he filed the clay OF which he made It with all manner of nice stones-there
were the diamond and the sapphire and the ruby and the emerald and the
hurQuose-in fRt, al kinds OF precious gems Indeed, 81 many Of these did
he make In his Joy oe their beauty that numbers Of them were suewn over
the outside Of the earth
Lest the sight Of SO much iovehness should keep man, whom he meant
to create later. from working steadily as man ought to work. God gently
as seen to stir, wings sprang out at each side and, with a whr, thousands of
gems roet into the ar and futEed away-buttrhhs
And, the story goes o to say, when he looked at the butterflies, God saw
that the bare earth ri no place for such lovely forms, and he covered its
surface with green grass and graceful shrubs an. tail trees to provide them
with shelter, and lin this world garden sprang up brilliant and fragrant flow
as whose honey CAV the creatures food.
"And God loves the butterflies, says the story, and when he made man he
told him that he also should always love and never harm these innocent
creatures. the winged Jewels Of the air"
"In never chase butterflies anymore" said Jack softly
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13
Conversation.

Conversation is one of the blights OF
civilization.
People spend thousands Of dollars in
education, in books, in travel, in thea
ter tickets, and all in order to be able
to carry on q conversation.
AS a consequence the women talk
about cooks and clothes and the men
about weather and women.
Conversation may be divided into
chats, arguments, pif1e and palaver,
with gossips and quarrels as side Is
sues.
Conversations are fortunately forgot
ten as soon as they are over; other
wise people would be 80 mortified oysr
their inane remarks that they would
seek new friends every day, fearing to
meet old ones.
The idea that when people meet 1t
is necessary for them to talk has grown
out Of helpless self distrust. Not over
five out of a million people say any
thing when they converse.
The trouble is that were we to try
to develop the art of keeping still we
should Immediately begin to talk
about It.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13

Every now and then there Is an eff
fort made to revive the Elizabethan
and Medici ruffs, but as a rule the idea
is not taken up with enthusiasm. The
ruche pictured Is reminiscent Of these
old world models, but as you see the
adaptation is most becoming and suit
able for twentieth century veal.
A full plated brussels net ruche is
attached to a wide collar Of chiffon,
edged with a band of satin and Irish
lace insertion. The cuffs match the
neck arrangement
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13

COSTUME OF NAV BLUE SATIN DE sorK
Satin de sole Is a material that is
having great vogue this fall and will
be popular all through the winter both
for suits and dresses.
The fetching little costume illus
trated is Of this fabric in the new
dark shade of navy blue. The skirt Is
narrow and straight and slightly gath
cred about the waist. Two.deep tucks
form the skirt trimming.
The much exploited peasant waist is
employed. A rather novel neck treat
ment is outlined with dull gold cord
edged with narrow black braid. Black
cord Is drawn through the white nous
seine chemisette, and a cordeliere Of
black silk is attached at the waist line.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13
What David Starr Jordan Saws.

David Starr Jordan, president Of Le-
land Stanford university. in a recent
address, in which he declared woman
suffrage to be Inevitable. said: "As
nen have learned through responsible
fly. women will learn, and when both
have learned there will be g. double
degree of wisdom to govern the world.
We need the help Of both men and
women to do the things that need do
ing. The time is past when we refuse
women the ballot because they cannot
fght. for the business Of killing men
Is coming to an end"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13
Tho Shiny Coat or Suit

II often happens that a garment
wears shiny while still serviceable.
One hates to discard it and at the
same time dislikes the appearance Of
continued use. In such case a bit of
diluted distilled white vinegar rubbed
with a wooden cloth will raise the
nap and impart a look Of newness that
will give 1t a new lease Of life. The
garment viii need a good airing TO re-
move the odor of the vinegar.
In this way the usefulness Of a SUIT
may be prolonged till 1t can be laid
aside for a heavier or a lighter one,
according to the season.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13
Black Velvet Foliage.

Now that fruit Is one Of the most
have gone in for foliage extensively.
The new kind is made Of black vel
vet. The oak leaf Is quite fashionable;
also the wide leaves of fruit trees.
The velvet used Is rather thin and is
applied to green or black rubber stems.
1t Is often used to trim a hat with
out the addition Of anything else, 1t
Is especially effective or all white
hats, as the maybe combination does
decrease in popularity as the sea-
son rolls on. In truth, it Is more in
evidence than ever.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13
ehnah.n1. N.n.~ RJ.~.. MADISON AVE. and SMITH ST.
VnGSMGI > BdMgshK QEduEMy PERTH AnBOY, n j.

Dance receptions with Andrew Nelson Orchestra every Wednesday and
Saturday evenings, Admission, Gentlemen rs Cents, Ladies Is Cents
Beginners dancing classes every Monday and Thursday night, Tuition fee
to these classes Gentlemen 95 Cents, Ladies % Cents. If you cannot dance,
you should join these classes, we have taught almost six hundred people In
this city to dance nicely the past six months, there is no doubt of you being
just al capable.
who attend our affairs say, that WI have the finest dancing floor in the
county, let us prove it to you.
Those wishing private instructions in dancing may receive the same,
anytime during the day or evening, we have Lady assistants as dancing In
structor. P. T. SHEEHAN,
DemonSrator 6 Manager.
Our Hall may be hired for Private affairs when not otherwise engaged.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13
SsInfui ~Frankness,

And you think this hat becomes
mel" asked the customer.
Eyes, I do, madam" replied the mil.
liner.
But It's very plain"
yes, 1t just suits your face, mad
amr'-Yonkers Statesman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13
TUCKED PEASANT WAIST. .1O7.
With or Without Fiji.

With or Without FrfII.
The peasant waist with straight back
edges is one much in demand. This
one Is trimmed and tucked on excep-
tionally becoming lines and Is dainty
and attractive at the same time that it
Is simple. The model will be found an
excellent one for all materials that are
made in lingerie style as well as for
the washable ones.
The waist is made IN one piece, the
straight widths of the material being
The trimming Is applied on indicated
lines, and the frill can be used or
omitted as liked. The closing Is made
invisibly at the back.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is "a yards q,
~ yards SO or A inche wide. with
39 yards of wide and y. yard Of mar
row banding. h ySEd OF plating FOR
The pattern. 7107. is cut in sizes for
a "a, So SO. 40 and AZ inch bust meas
ure, and will be mailed to any address
by the Fashion Department of this pa
per on receipt OF ten cents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13

MISS SELMA PETERSEN, Fair
Dresser and Manicure. Also high
class Hair Goods and Combings made
M.
DR.. J. MORROW, Chiropodist. Friday
and Saturday. Corns, Bunions, In
grown Nails, etc. 81 Smith st. Phone
25s-J.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13
NeM Hat N

Ribbon is being manipulated in a
number of wonderfully clever ways on
the fall hats. And perhaps the best
imitation Of the popular aigret has
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13
Csuss For Joy,

Madge-Well. the edict has gone
forth. Smaller hats are coming in.
Mar1orie-rm 30 glad. Now I'll be
able to keep them in my lovely hatboI
and not have to use the storeroom.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13

Any AFFAIR, or happening, or cir
cumstance which Is too small to
make a want ad. worth while as an
adjusting force Is too small to Torrs
spout.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13

ADVICE
TO WOMEN

Women suffering from any form of
illness are invited to promptly com
municate with Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn,
Mass. All letters are received, opened,
read and answered by women. a Wo-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13

Van Dyke.
ITO you daily open your heart as fully a possible to the influence Of
the serenity and the loneliness of nature?
Few people really do, ! think.
OF course almost everyone nowadays admires nature. To do 50 IS
style. But I mean more than admire
It is one thing to say detatchedly, THAT IS a beautiful sunset o r
How lovely that river and those meadows look"
1t is quite another to be able to feel an actual glow Of pleasure at
the loneliness Of the sunset. sky to be actually soothed into serenity and
peace b. the tranquil aspect Of the river dreaming along through the
autumn meadows.
q have lost many things that made me happier in my life" a woman
said to N the other day. 4 do not have so much that is interesting and
exciting nowadays but I find that I have gained one great thing as I have
grown older and my life has become less active and crowded, and that is
the power Of finding actual happiness in the beauty Of nature. There
vas a time when it took some event, some excitement IT som expecta-
ton to give m e pleasure. l admired nature but I didn't enjoy It, Today,
when I look out N the long golden shadows Of late afternoon o 4 my neigh
boris lawn, or See an especially magnificent cloud effect down by the river,
or pass some lovely garden, I not only admire ii, but l feel actually happy
oVer it,
Surely such a state Of mind is worth a thousand a year.
In a recent magazine article a mother Of several children rejoees
because she thinks her children are going to find their happiness in large
interests and small pleasures" as she knows that if they get that point of
view 0 n life they will always find It easy to be happy.
Among the small pleasures she count owe of nature. Although n
might quarrel with the adjective Small" one must surely applaud her
philosophy
He who can be happy with large interest and small pleasures" will
always be happy since these are free to any man.
Cultivate a real Joy IN nature, a real pleasure in Its beautiful as
poets, Instead of a detached admiration, for this can be cultivated.
Train yourself to open your mind wide 10 nature influences Of tran
guilty and serenftv-f the mind ran be thus traned-and you will
have a source Of happiness and peace tht 10 circumstances, Il possible
turn of the wheel of fortune, can ever lake 1--WE TON yo
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13

Fringe trims all the up to date gar
ments this fall. 1t appears on hats,
dresses and wraps alike. On the pref
ty frpck designed for a young girls
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13
Scot.

As a ronconductor of heat SCOT Is
n of the most Elective substances
known. ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13

mere Ia not a spot In tho British
Isles that Is more than eighty mile,
fror~ the 100
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13

ished a testimonial or used a letter
without the written consent Of the
writer, and never has the Company
allowed these confidential letters to
get out Of their possession, as the
hundreds of thousands of them in
their files will attest.
Out Of the vast volume of experience
which Mrs. Pinkham has to draw
from, 1t is more than possible that she
has gained the very knowledge needed
In your case. She asks nothing in re-
turn except your good Will, and her
advice has helped thousands. Surely
any woman, rich or poor, should be
glad to take advantage of this gener-
GUS offer Of assistance. Address Mrs.
Pinkham, care Of Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
Every woman ought to have
Lydia f.. Pinkham's SO-page
Text Book. 1T is not a book for
general distribution, as it Is too
expensive. 1t Is free and only
obtainable by mail. Write for
1t today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13

party costume an antique fringe OF
dull silver adorns the skirt drapery
and the fchu bodice.
Flame colored chiffon is the very be-
coming color employed for this charm
ing little model, and the bordered
fabric Is worked out in lotus bios
SONS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13

man can freely talk
of her private i'll
ness to a woman;
thus has been es-
tablished this con-
fidence between
Mrs. Pinkham and
the women of
America which has
neve been broken.
Never has she pub
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13
AN A1GRET OF RIBBON.

been achieved this season with wired
satin ribbon.
This very fetching effect was de-
signed by Ora Che. the man milliner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13
The Evening Chit Chat
By RUTH CAMERON

These are the things I prize
And hold Of deepest worth
Light Of the sapphire skies,
Peace Of the silent hills,
Shelter Of forest, comfort of the grass,
Music Of the birds, murmur Of little rills,
Shadow Of clouds that swiftly pass,
And after the shower,
The smell Of flowers
And Of the good brown earth
And best Of all, along the way, friendship an
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-13
Daddy
>torx, The Winged Jewers
o~oAy OF the Ain
19A

h&T&HE butterflies are getting ready % leave Us" said daddy. This
morning I say a flock Of those big orang and black onest hat yu
have noticed about the mnkweed so much. They we're soaring into
he air ad by n by the began IN fly southwsrd- Did Won know
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28
DOES ALL NEGROES LOOK
ALIKE IN THE DARK?

Attorney John Snigg, well
known in the courts here for his
"impetuosity' and fighting pro-
clivities, says after nine o'clock at
night you cant differentiate be-
tween one Negro and another.
Mr.. Snigg, of course, made this
absurd and erroneous declaration
for the sake of argument, legal
argument at that, and does not be-
lieve it himself.
You can come as nearly identi-
flying a colored man in the dark as
you can a white, yellow or copper
colored person. This harangue
about all Negroes looking alike is
bosh an dillogical The very fact
that nearly every Negro is differ
ent in some way makes this
charge the more absurd. To illus
trate: The Negro race is made
up of every shade, from white
down to the ace of spades in color.
If all Negroes look alike be-
cause they are Negroes, then it is
but logical sequence to say that
all Chinese look alike; all white
men or Concessions look alike, etc,
for the same reason. 1t is time for
us (Americans) to quit this bosh
and act like people who are well
bred.
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PATRONAGE OF COLORED
PAPERS.

1t will be glorious and happy
time for the colored quill driver
when our people are educated to
that degree of supporting their
worthy institutions and discarding
the unfit. A creditable newspaper
is indispensable to the community
and the greatest educating me-
dunn possible.
The Negro must learn to pay
for his paper and read it, and
make his children do the same.
The press has fought mightier
battles than the sword. Greeley,
when he wrote, shook the very
foundation on which slavery rest
ed. Napoleon said he feared
three newspapers more than he
did 100000 bayonets.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

much along this line. The price
for the paper will remain $1.50
per year, payable in advance; per
month, 15c. Our advertising
rates will be: Display matter,
per inch, first insertion, 15c; each
successive insertion, 10c per inch.
Reading matter will cost 7c per
line, instead of SC. We will charge
for long obituaries and social
write-ups. Cards of thanks, ETC.,
will cost the regular rate, 7c per
line.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

In the death of Bishop Grant,
the A. M. II. churches loses one of
its strongest pillars. He wrought
nightly and his name has been
heard all over this land in behalf
Of his church and his race. Re-
quiescat in pace.
You can only vote for one man
for Mayor and four for Commits
sioner, both at the primaries and
at the regular election in April.
There is therefore need of select
ing your choicest, the fittest men.
Do not choose any man whom you
think not suitable, both from an
intellectual and business view
point.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28
"A GREAT MAN HAS
FALLEN -

''Know we not that there is a
Prince and a Great Man Fallen
this day in Israeli
Springfield, with the United
States, join sympathy in the uni
versal bereavement of the race on
account of the death of our bishop,
Abraham Grant, who went home
last Saturday morning, Jan. 81, at
10 o'clock. Mrs. A. Grant, his be
loved wife, preceded him Tues
day, Jan. II, 1911. The great and
good bishop sent this beautiful
message to the church, bidding
them all forewell.
Among other things, he said
1.-THE gospel | have preached tc
others is carrying me through the
deep water of death. +"
How grand, consoling and en-
couraging to the rest OF us" who
are Cooking forward" to hear
the veteran Christian soldier, Xix,
the dying swan, sing the sweet
est when dying Precious in tn,
sight of the Lord is the death Of
his saints. Psalms 116:15.
Let us follow the example of oui
dear beloved bishop, and by tru,
spirit and right lived life, gain the
life eternal.
DIR. j. Ii. MAGEE.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

Great preparation is making
for the Lincoln centennial. Taft
will be here and great will be the
occasion. Springfield is noted for
doing big things.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

Spirit of Old Uncle Nose, de-
ceased, returning from slavery
days warning to the free-born
generation of Springfield, Ill.
Listen liz chilluns, dye know what'll
done happen
IF you vote for Lawyer Gibbs for
Commissioner?
You can take eber las one OBJ dem
rioters an sack 'um.
Eff you 'lect Lawyer Gibbs for Com
missioner
Some white folks mos gine'lly ai'ays
figgurs
On lickin' de lasses Off 20 bread den
calm you Niggers.
But dis Is de time we Gin show 'em
whose de biggers.
Eff you vote for Lawyer Gibbs for
Commissioner
III.
Don't guine pay no tention to that
Vance Citizen man,
Jis Vote for a Cullud Commissioner,
Ye see he done cut the black folks jis
square as he can.
So vote for a Cullud isSionef;
And when him an dem pale face git
in our way
On dat everlastin' grand Primary Day.
Den you jis boiler, git out of my
way,
Caus we guyna 'lect black man
for Commissioner.
III.
Der am many good reasons why we
should elect
An honest Colored gentleman for
Commissioner;
De chief one am SO he can detect
The crafts of de white Prohibitioner;
An nudder one is that while we am
sleep
'Twont be a ghost of chance fur
none of 'em to creep
Around to secret political meetin's an
play the sneak,
Long as we have Lawyer Gibbs for
Commissioner.
w.
Dey1l be heaps of poisin things you
never will see
If you don't have a Cullud Com
missioner;
And dey'll knock you out like 1. 2, 3.
II you don't have Cullud Com
missioner;
So you jes go long an elect Lawyer
Gibbs.
Cause you know he amt scerd to say
"Now. see here. Rat Squibs,
We're not going to countenance any
more of your nibs,
Because we have black man for
Commissioner"
"
Why what under Heaven dye s'pose
guine to come
Ef you don't have a Cullud Com
missioner?
Dey'll burn you out of house and home
If you don't have a Cullud Com
missioner.
Your po iii chillun II go to de dogs
An dem dat cant bite II be turned
into frogs,
To hop about under white folks logs.
Ell you don't 'lect a Cullud Com
missioner.
VI.
For why dye sin yo chile to dat school,
Ef you can't have a Cullud Com
missioner?
Can't you see dat chile guina think
you a fool
Ef you don't vote fur a Cullud Com
missioner?
So improve yo' time an make quick
base,
Cast yo' vote TO- Gibbs and thus for
your Race;
It's the only hope of gittin' in yo' right
place,
So vote for a Cullud Commissioner.
VII
Now eb'ry intelligent man dat's got
good sense
Is gwina vote for Cullud Com
missioner;
Jus a little mother wit can make you
immense,
Eff you use 1t for Cullud Com
missioner
Deyll be no mo- need fo' prayers TO
sins of conditions,
And Wen all go bout on different
missions,
Cause yo chilluns II have all kinds
OF positions,
Eff you vote for Lawyer Gibbs for
Commissioner
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

Senator Hay mas again been
placed on the most important COM
mittees of the upper branch of the
General Assembly. Mr.. Hay is a
man of ability.
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EDITORIAL

And now the experts say pei
lagra is not terminated from corn.
May be there is no such thing as
"pellegra.'
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Yours respectfully,
ADOLPH OSB
THE FORUM FOR 1911.

1t is the hope and aim of The
Forum for the incoming year to
make quite an extensive improve
ment. We have already done
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-01-28

Major Herrick should receive
the consideration of every voter
in the city.
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Detroit, Mich. Jan. 20, 1911

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 20, 1911.
To The Forum:
Inclosed find 1925 for The Forum
bill | also return your former state
ment when | paid last. There was a
balance of s1.00, as you will see.
Please send receipt for amount paid
Also continue to send the paper, and
to The Forum staff wish you happy
and prosperous New Year.
Yours respectfully,
ADOLPH OSBY.
We desire to say that Mr. Osby
has been a regular reader of your
paper ever since its birth, and his
way of doing business is worthy
of emulation. Ii we had many
more such "true blue' men as
he, chow precious would this
light (business) appear.