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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-12
Ten Years Ago.

The Tribune announced that the
saloon men and the pastors were
happy over the mayors determine
tion to prosecute the druggists.
Senator Cockrell introduced a bill
into the United States Senate to pay
the University of Missouri for dam
ages incurred during the Civil War.
The State Historical Society
launched a movement to raise one
million dollars for new building
in Columbia.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-12

new course for farm girls should ac-
complish no more than to add to the
training of the girls the ability to
prepare five or six new and appetiz-
ing dishes. the combined result Of
this new knowledge would still add
to the sum total of happiness in Mis-
souri,. But the course seeks to do
more than that Even eight weeks
in a great University should prove
great blessing to a bright and ear
Iest farm girl. 1t ought to add large
iy to her appreciation of life and fit
her to fill her part more fully in the
home.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-12
Thirty Years Ago.

The Boone County Railroad ran
ali advertisement in the Statesman.
J. H. Dyer was the conductor, ac-
cording to the advertisement.
On account of a rumor that "a
disease resembling the black-tongue
had broken out here" many of the
Christian and Stephens College stu
dents were going home. Local news
papers denounced the rumor as
false.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-12
Perhaps This List Will Help

The man who said Art is simply
the beautiful way of doing anything"
must have been trying to defend the
Art of Giving" The chief factor
in giving is individuality. In select
ing a gift the personal quality-one's
very self-should be expressed. This
may often seem a difficulty bu tin the
main it can be met.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-12

Dainty, pretty and appropriate
Xmas presents at the Merchants Ba-
zaar at the Christian College Gym.
nasium Tuesday afternoon and even
ing. =
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-12
Twenty Years Ago.

The University cadets constructed
fort at the south side of the cam
pus.
Hal Reid, the football coach, who
had gone to Kansas City. wrote back
tC keep the team in good training,
as he thought Kansas might want a
game soon.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-12

In town where the social life
is so active, and where there are so
many young women to whom a fire.
quent compliment must be paid, a
flower vase answers the mooted ques-
ton of what to give her" The day
is over, you know. of flowers, fruits
and books being the only allowable
interchanges of gifts between young
Inen and young women. Beautiful
cut glass, (and there is such
wealth of ware from which to choose
many things.) brass and silver form
flower receptacles from which one
feels compelled to choose In one
window may be seen real Indian pot
terry. vases and pitchers. specimens
of which may be had for 75 cents to
S1.5O. At the same house may be
found Teca ware, that beautiful
green pottery. vases from which sell
for so cents to $500.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-12
Fifty Years Ago.

The Missouri representatives to
the Confederate congress reached
Richmond, Va.
The Statesman contained one COL
umn of notices of runaway slaves.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-12

Because it is a gift of undeniable
fitness. the calendar makes it's ap-
pearance regularly every year.
Smart designs in leather in upright
ones to stand on the desk are of the
perpetual sort and may be found for
IS cents in imitation leather, or
$3.50 in seal OF morocco. The stock
Cf calendars on heavy paper in hand
painted designs or mounted with real
photographs is large and desirable
Frice. - cents to $3.50.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-12

This is the day of jewelry instead
OF jewels. My lady knows the wild
fad of chains. bracelets, rings, pins,
glittering accessories of all kinds
The predominating long lines in pins.
barrettes, bandeaus and swinging
earrings necessitate great care in
their setting, which adds greatly to
the cost of even semiprecious stones.
The lace-like effect-fillet they call
il is the characteristic of these ar
tlcles, together with their plantinum
or it's substitute silver. A chain of
thread-like size, from which drops
penant right under the chain. as
it is worn at the top of high collar
OF equally high on an evening gown.
is fashions decree. One shop is
showing some beautiful lace pins
for securing the ubiquitous bow at
the neck. About four inches long,
in a silver setting of sapphire and
brilliants. they are priced at 80. :
NJ L. S.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-12

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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-12

Perfect in workmanship and rich
in color are those japanese baskets
Shown exclusively by one house
They are real novelties and come
straight from Japan in the original
wrappings. Mare of the bark of a
willow peculiar to Japan and hand
woven by the native, they make a
rich gift. Fern baskets, squat or in
the hanging shape, are fitted with
the removable copper receptacle and
thus can be put to other uses. These
are priced at s1.5O. while the larger
sizes suitable for fruits as a table
decoration or for elaborate floral
effects, may be purchased for $3.50
and 81.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-12-12

Again there is the clock that
makes an attractive addition to the
desk. Some are in leather cases;
some in brass, as paper weights.
Many suggest place for themselves
on my lady's dressing table. For
50 the leather ones may be had. The
same is asked for the gilt ones or
those of brass
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-12
NO COMPLAINT
VS.. RECORDER

After hearing the true state of af-
fairs, the prosecutors office has re-
fused to entertain a complaint
against Recorder Henry w. Kehoe
as to the manner in which he recent
ly dismissed a forgery case, in which
David Berkow, of Newark, was ar
rested for raising Harry Tillman's
check from $3.50 to $3.50. Mr..
Kehoe told the county authorities
that the testimony showed that Ber-
kow had raised the check in the pres
ence of Tillmann as a means OF col
lecting Of debt of $40. The record
er suggested a settlement by Ber-
kow returning $40 to Tillman, which
he did.
1t Is declared Tillman still owe
Berkow money and engaged Beck
man & Spencer to prosecute the lat
ter as a possible means of avoiding
payment. Since the prosecutor Is
through with the case, Beekman &
Spencer have announced declarations
of bringing the matter before the at,
torney general. 1t Is expected tina
the matter will die there as 1t Ole
in the prosecutors office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-12

The lump raised by a blow on tns
bead IS due to the resistance onereu
nv the hard skull and its close connec-
tion with the movable elastic scalp Dy
many circumscribed bands OF connee-
five tissue. The result Of a blow "nen
he scalp is not cut is the bruising an9
10 ceration of many Of the small piooo
vessels or capnlaries, Blood or ls
auid constituent, serum, is poured n'O
The meshes Of the surrounding con.
nactive tissue. which is delicate
,nonpy. distensible and cellular anC
Ne we'll known bump or lump is quick
" formed This cannot push lnwar'
n all and naturally takes the line o
least resistance. Similar bumps ma
be formed on the skin in exactly tn
same way, for the shin bone also i
covered only by skin and subcutaneou
connective tissue,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-12
PROCTOR'S TO
SHOW 5 ACTS
New Policy Begins August q
Preserved Seats.

The following statement has been
issued by the management Of Proc
tors theatre.
The fall and winter season at the
cosy and comfortable Proctorts Thea
ire VIII open on Monday, August
1Ist. The management has decided
TO increase the number Of vaudeville
acts for the coming season. and at
the same time not n~eglecting to ex-
hlDlt the newest, latest and best
moving pictures The entertainment
VIII consist Of five vaudeville acts Of
the best that vaudeville has to Of
Ter, interpreted with moving pic
lures. We will, as heretofore. bring
to Perth Amboy the very best acts In
an Acknowledgement of appreciation
Tor the liberal patronage given this
theatre.
BY request of many of our pat
rons, we have decided to introduce
a novelty in the shape of a reserved
section of seats on the orchestra
moor. We have reserved the first six
at a price of % cents each, these
tickets al be bought in advance or
ordered by telephone, and called for
at any time and a good seat will be
guaranteed no matter what time you
may enter the theatre on that day.
This will avoid the delay of wait
ing until the theatre empties out for
those who hold the twenty-five cent
seat remains as heretofore"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-12
MANY TO HEAR
NOTED SINGER

Miss Grace D. H~ildebrand, Of the
Metropolitan Temple, New York,
who will sing at the open-air meeting
on the Presbyterian lawn Sunday
night, has done a great deal of out
door singing lately. Her songs at
City Hall brought forth applause
from the crowds Of men gathered
around. William wilkinson, the
Wall Street Evangelist" mentions
her Carnegie Hall success. DR.. S, P.
Cadman praises her very highly as
soloist and leader of the Temple
chair for four years while he was
pastor there. Dr.. Macarthur, of
Calvary church, testifes to her re-
markable musical skill and religious
effectiveness.
Ira D. Sankey, shortly before he
died, heard Miss Hildebrand sing at
the head of a chorus Of sixty voices.
AT the close OF the exercise he talk
ed with her and obtained her prom
Use to devote her voice and talent to
the Lord. She has faithfully kept
her pledge, and her energies ever
since have ben confined to Christian
work. She has made the prisoners
OF the Tombs weep tears of Joy by
her songs and given to cultivated
audiences exquisite delight.
The Richmond County Herald saws
PREACHERS and musicians of expert
ence are unanimous in their declara-
ton that she is by far the most DOW
eIIuI singer pei music before
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-12
SHIPPING NEWS

Schooner Lizzie ]. Call, under
Captain Dunton, from South Amboy,
arrived in New YorW yesterday FOR
Southport. .
Schooner Isiah K. S~tetson, OF
South Amboy, arrived In New YORK
for East Port, Me-, under Captain
Hamilton.
Schooner F. H. Odiorne from this
city passed City Island yesterday for
an eastern port.
Tug Yyoming from this port ar
rived In Boston yesterday towing
barges Blackbird for Manchester,
Buffalo for Salem and Baltic for
Boston.
Schooner J.. S. Terry for Stoning-
ton. Conn, cleared this port yester-
day.
Barge Stafford from South Am
boy, arrived at Portland Thursday.
Schooner Steuhen G. Loud from
this port arrived in Portland yester-
day.
Tug Overton from this port ar
rived at Parker Flats, Me-, towing
barge Battle for Randolph, and Beal
Creek for Bangor and proceeded
with latter barge; at Fort Point tuf
will pick up Bellewood from Frank
fort to New York and will proceed
| to Portland for further orders.
Schooner Silver Spray from Saun
derstown, yesterday for South Am
boy.
Tug Wyoming sailed for Man
| chester from Boston yesterday tow
| ing Buffet for alem and Burden 10
New York (tug will call at Glouces
ter and pick up barges Brave iron
| Rockport for New York and Brook
lyn from Manchester for Perth Am
boy).
Schooner F. H. Odiorne cleare
this port yesterday for Fredericton
N. B. -,
Schooner w. D. Hilton from Sout
Amboy for Winterport passed Vine
yard Haven yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-12
.CHAS. CORBIN
PASSES AWAY
metuchen Man Expires Dis
tInguished State Lawyer.

Charles Lyon Corbin. a prominent
resident of Metuchen, died about (
O'Clock this morning at his home In
Mlddlesex avenue that place. follow.
ing a lingering illness. Mr., Corbin
Was s1xty-six years old and had re-
slded In Metuchen since 1879. He
was a member of the law firm of
Collins and Corbin and was consid-
cred one of the ablest corporation
lawyers in the state.
Mr.. Corbin was a graduate ~
Hamilton College, of the class OF '76,
and a class mote of Vice President
Barnard, Of the Metropolitan Nation
al Bank. Mr.. Corbin took an ar
tive part in business affairs at Me
tuchen. He was president of the Me
tuchen National Bank, and also tha
president of the Metuchen Building
and Mutual Loan Association.
He was married twice. His first
wife being Miss Elizabeth Brewster
of Oxford, N. Y. Two children were
porn to them, Ralph Brewster. who
died on May 29 of this year, and
MRS. Edward Cushman, who resides
III boston. His second wife, who
survives him, was Sarah F. Cary. of
B1nghampton, New York.
Mr.. Corbin had practically been
an Invalid for a number of years. but
only confined to his bed during the
past year. While Mr.. Corbin was
an invalid he directed his business
from his home. He was a member
of the executive committee of the
New Jersey Title, Guarantee and
Company, of Jersey City, and
n of Its founders. He was a
brother of William H. Corbin. of
Elizabeth.
Arrangements for the funeral are
being made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-12
BlRO8 ARE PROTESTED
UNDER THE NEW LAW

Beecher s. Bowdish, Of Demaregt.
secretary Of the New Jersey Audubon
Society, has sent a circular letter TO
the EVENING NEWS asking 10 give
space TO the exact meaning Of he
new plumage law, signed by Cover
nor Wilson last month. The society
lnterprets the law to mean. Under
TINS law a woman is privileged 10
wear anything that she sees ft. but
II Is distinctly against the law to ey-
pose for sale, sell, or have in posses
sion for sale, the plumage Of certain
birds. All wild birds, excepting
game birds and the following are
protected by this measure: English
sparrow, black hawk, crows. gosh
wax, cooper's hawk, ~sharp-sbiu
hawk, duck hawk, and great horned
owl"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-12
Etiobt ef the GRAY Waqtaii.

The gray wagtail is a striking exam
ple of the undertaking flight OF certain
bird species. This bird passes Its win
ters In the heart Of Africa, and In
summer 1t is seen everywhere In Eu-
rope. in Asia and ven in Greenland
IT has never been known to travel 10
North America from Greenland. 1t
goes to Greenland by way OF England
the Farce islands and Iceland. Tine
bird does not know and will not know
any itinerary that has not been laid
out by the birds Of its species In the
past.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-12

James O'Brien and family, o
State street, are spending the week
end camping at Morgan.
Alex Balint, Jr., of Smith street
has returned home after spending
the week in New York.
Miss Elizabeth Harding, of New
Brunswick, was the guest of friends
in town last night.
Mrs. Walter Sylvester, of Smith
street, Is rapidly recovering from
illness.
Russell Woglom, of Rector street
is spending the week at Elizabeth.
Miss Jennie G. Jensen has resign
ed her position with the Atlantic
Terra Gotta Company to accept a
similar n with Lawyer Leo Gold
berger.
Mrs. S. dub. tombstone and son
Watson, of Rector street, leave today
for a sojourn of several weeks with
friends In Westport, Conn.
Mrs. Pemberton, Miss Margaret
Crowell, Mr.. and Mrs. John J.. Gray,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Harrington and
daughter Fay are the guests of
friends at the cottage Sea Breeze in
Ocean Grove.
z. Desmond has resumed his
duties at the Barber Asphalt Works
after recovering from his recent ILL
ness.
Mrs. John Appleton and daughter
Maude have returned to their home
in Smith street after a few DAVIS
visit at Port Richmond, S. 1.
Bonnie Cohen, of Brooklyn, has
returned after spending the past
month at the home of j. L. Klein in
Smith street.
Leon Ferbel and family, of Smith
street, are spending the weekend in
New Brunswick.
Miss Ruth Hancock, who has been
spending the past two weeks at
Water Gap, returned today.
City Clerk LaRoe is spending the
weekend at Lake Hopatcong.
o.. K. Seaman, Mrs. Jesse Seaman,
Miss Josephine Coleman and Master
Seaman are attending a re-
lnion at Holmdale today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Hope, of
Market street, will go to Stanford,
conn, where they will make a visit.
Miss Josephine Coleman, of High
street, starts today on a two weeks
yacation from c. N. Peterson's coal
,fice.
Reuben Mailer, of State street.
las returned after a stay of several
lays at Westfield.
Louis Lobel, of Railway, is spend
ng a few days here.
j. Grant Holmes, of Forked River, |
las returned home after a visit with
In Water street.
Misses Ventina Holm and Kathryn
'uck, of Rector street, are spending |
he week at the home of Miss Bucks
arents In Dover.
William Hartmann, of Morgan, !
as a local visitor this morning.
John Johnson, of Princes Bay, J
pent the morning in town.
Miss May Flanagan. of H~ighIands-l
Howard Hartman, Of Madison
venue, is a New York visitor to-
ay.
Miss Maude Schroeder, of Wood
ridge, was a local visitor last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-12
OBITUARY
LOUISA f. JEsZNAK.

Louisa f. Jesznak, fifteen years
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Jegznak. of E%llendale Terrace, dleo
this morning at 1.15 o'clock at the
hospital. The funeral will be helu
tomorrow at two o'clock from her
late home, followed by a service IN
the Holy Trinity church in rem
street. Interment will take place IN
the Holy Trinity cemetery
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-12
Hebrew DEMOCRATIC
CLUB MEET TOMORROW

There Is scheduled to be a meeting
OF the Hebrew Democratic Club to-
morrow afternoon and each succeed
lug Sunday afternoon until election.
Il number of matters are due to
come up for discussion and consider
alton tomorrow. 1t is expected that
RUDE Dimond will render a statement
N regard to his decision on the al
,nmnoSnd was then asked TO accept the
ndioorser" III Gu T6T nat
position. He at first declined, but
later agreed to consider it. The club
seems unanimous for Albert Ballsch-
weller for the position Of sheriff.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-12
PERSONAL 81
T. PICkUPS 4

Patrolman Chris Hansen is Ill at
his hon hin Elm street. His posi-
ton is being filled by Timothy j..
Quinlan.
~ohn A. Siegfried, Of Madison ave-
nue., Is spsn ling the day In Old
Bridge.
was Al tng tgdsy Jsgtti8Bfd /. ;eaiius State street
yesterday afternoon.
Miss Emma Sylvester, of South
Amboy, visited friends in town last
night.
Abe London, of Madison avenue,
was a Railway visitor last night.
Raw Palmer, of High street, is
spending the day in New York.
Miss Fannie Dimond, of State
street, is passing a few weeks at the
home of friends In Woodbine.
The Misses Clara and Florence
Newman, who have been spending a
week with their aunt, Mrs. G. A.
Thompson, of Rector street, returned
to their home in Brooklyn yesterday.
Miss Edna Newbury, of Prince
Bay. was a local visitor yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Popham and
Miss Mary Popham, of Pennington,
were local visitors yesterday.
Mr.. James Casey, ST., of William
street. Is confined to his home by
illness.
WINS Browne, ond daughter, of
Woodbridge. attended the funeral of
q relative in town yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Van Pelt
snont Friday in New York city.
Miss Sarah Bancroft, of New York
spent Thursday with her sister, Mrs.
Louis Du B Watson, of Rector street
e. w. Barnes, who has been spend
ing the summer in Pennington, was
in town yesterday.
Mrs. John D. Smyser and son, OF
Baltimore, who have been spending
the past few days in town, returned
to their home today.
u. B. Watson was in town yester-
day.. His daughter, Miss Catherine
Watson has just returned from a twe
months stay abroad.
Mrs. William Cole, of Prince Bay
visited relatives in town yesterday
Miss Josephine Ohmeniser, O
Woodbridge, was the guest OF frlend'
in this city last night.
Mrs. w. S. Duncan, or Rectol
street, is the guest of relatives II
Paterson. ~
Robert Williams, of High street
has returned to this city after a bust
ness trip 20 Rutland, N. H.
Thomas Peterson, of High street
was the guest of friends In Soutl
Amboy last night.
Miss Florence Duncan, OF Recto
street, leaves tomorrow for Balti
more wher she will stay severe
weeks as the guest of friends.
Harry McKeon, OF this city, wa
the guest of friends in Sewaren las
night.
decentralization, is passing a fe'
DAYS with friends In this city.
Mrs. Jay FRANKIE, OF Jef1erso
street, is the guest of her parent
In Freehold.
Jack Robedee, of ~Tottenv1lle, wa
the guest of friends in his city ias
night.
Miss Grace Ryan, of Railway,
spending a few days here at the nom
of relatives in New Brunswick ave
nue..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-12
G. S. WALKER
FOR ASSEMBLY

According to news In circulation
among members of a number of
unions in this city, George S.
Walker, a newspaper man, is aspir-
ing to become a candidate for the
position of assemblyman. The an
nouncement was contained in the
latest issue of the new union publi-
cation, the Union Bulletin. in which
IL was stated Mr.. Walker would have
the support of almost every union
man hereabouts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-12
MISS HENDERSON HosrEss

Miss Marie Henderson entertained
a number of her friends at a marsh
mallow and frankfurter roast at her
nome in Kearny avenue last night.
The lawn in the rear of the house
was prettily decorated up with jap
anese lanterns, and the evening
passed quickly. Miss Henderson
proved herself a charming hostess.
d party broke up shortly after
eleven. The guests were: Misses
Marie Henderson, Katherine Will
entz, Martha Osterhout, Grace
Wright, Caroline Ernst, Harriet
Drost, Katherine Osterhout and Lo-
raine Clark, of Newark; Messrs vi
Wan Butler, Percy and Archibald
Oaksen, all of Tottenville, Melville
Wilding, of Roseville, William Zim-
man, Charles Hultz and William Pull
len.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-12
WILL FREE LIFE CONVICTS.
President to Pardon Two Seamen Con-
victed of Murder.

New York, Aug. 12,-Lawyers en-
ployed by H. B. Warner have received
word that President Taft has decided
to pardon two English seamen now
serving life sentences In the federal
p~enitentiary at Atlanta, Ga.
Arthur Adams and Robert Sawyer
were sentenced IL 1905, following their
conviction for having shot and killed
E. R. Rumell, the captain; John Hall
the mate, and two Of the crew Of the
schooner Harry A. Berwind on the
high e n between Mobile, Ala. ant
Philadelphia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-12
WOMAN is
SENT TO HOME

Through the efforts of George f.
REYNOLDS, local representative of the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a
Clthoiic organization which provides
homes for destitute children ana
aged folks, Mrs. Catherine Reilly
who Is seventy-1ve years old, was
placed In the Morris Hall institution
for the aged at Lawrenceville yester-
day. She lived with friends IN
Washington street. Several of her
children are believed to be alive but
they cannot be found.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-12
Funeral of Michael Deak

The funeral of Michael Deak, of
Keasbey, who died in St. Michael's
Hospital, Newark, on Thursday, Will
be held from his late residence to-
morrow afternoon. Rev. Louis Ma
nassv will oficiate and interment
will follow in Alpine cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-12
BUSY ON VETO MESSAGES.
President Denies Himself Golf While
on Week End at Beverly.

Beverly, Mass, Aug. 12.-President
Taft has denied himself golf, and 1t
is understood he Is working on his veto
message to the statehood bill. He
will probably have the veto message
ready by the time he returns to
Washington Monday.
1t is evident that this week end stay
here was not taken by Mr.. Taft to
escape from the discomforts Of Wash
ington, but to find quiet and time for
preparatory work upon the various
veto messages which he will probably
have 10 send to congress on the tariff
hills that are nearing passage.