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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-03-12

In the face of all the short and
ugly words being exchanged right
now. many a shocked mamma has
firmly made up her mind that lit
tie Willie shall never be President.
The ultimate goal to the
Academ
Is the hioh-brOwed PHI. ID.
The man of law
Looks up with awe
To the lofty LII. B.
But to home &c maids
Such glory fades
Fore the Mrs degree.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-03-12
Echoes OF Yesterday


A Chicago man deserted his wife
because he could not stand too much
''lovey y-dovey" business and his lin
it for kisses was six day
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-03-12

Out of possible $50 votes. GlI
ballots We're IN favor of changing Co
lumbia from a town to a city OF the
third class. Only : votes We're cast
against it.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-03-12
Ten Years Ago.

A Brooklyn physician offered his
body for vivisectiOn and he expected
that the operation would terminate
fatally.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-03-12

Don't get TOO busy with your work
to get acquainted with your family
and vour friends.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-03-12

tt was the causof wrom
in has ewha tina it
t h rarst
ling nearly al states oftne
is slowly in
a ne y San Francisco
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-03-12

DO they call it straw vote be-
cause it is mostly chaf?
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-03-12

o. the March winds blOwcd
And the freckles grOwed
And speckled a Elaiden's nose.
o a young man woOed
IN a spring-time mood
And brand new suit of clothes.
o. the maid did rub
Cold cream by the jug
For on that man she did dOte.
o. those speckles now
Are not freckles. | low.
But grease spots on his coat.
Say. take it from me
She's some lady friend"
Sighs the barkeep, Billy the
Lean.
Abr, chee, m all in
Wild a peach of a skOit.'
Groans Chimmie the light
weight 'champeen."
But in Learning's halls
They use classical speech.
Like I'm fusSing a coed
queen" F. l..
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-03-12

Call 80 for University Missourian
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-06

/ children form a circle and hold a
cord or rope on which a ring has
been placed. The players pass the
ring back and forth and the seeker
inside the circle must find out where
it is. When the holder is found, the
seeker chases him around the circle.
The one who first returns to the
place held by the holders keeps the
place and the other becomes the
seeker.
6. Guess. A child seated on a
chair holds the head of another
player on his lap. The STOPPING
child places his hand in back of him.
The other children at signal from
the one in the chair strike his hand
The STOPPING child, by turning
quickly around, must discover
which one struck him. If he guesses
correctly, they exchange places.
7. Potato Race. Have you heard
Of the fun to be had having a po-
tato race? Place the potatoes in
two rows. Two players start at the
signal and pick up the potatoes, one
at time, with a spoon, placing 1t in
a basket at the head of the row.
The one who finishes first wins the
heat Then the winners of the diff
ferent heats race until the cham
pion is chosen.
8. Santa Claus. Secure a large
picture of Santa Claus. Give each
child a picture of Santa Claus bag
and see who, blindfolded, can come
the nearest to pinning his bag in his
hand. When a youngster pins his
bag to a curtain on the opposite end
of the room, there will be no end
of laughter.
8. Peanut Game. A good way to
entertain a troop of children is to
hide large quantity of nuts all over
the room, and the one who finds the
greatest number wins the prize.
10. Fagot Party. If you are
fortunate enough to have a CRATE
fire, give each guest a fagot. AS
each fagot is thrown in the fire the
owner must entertain the crowd
while it burns, He may sing, dance,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-06

folks will secure a longer list than
you would think possible. OF course.
you can take also words such as
Santa Claus, Reindeer, Northland.
sleigh bells, or any other appro-
pirate word you choose.
Is. A Telegram. This is fas-
cinating game. Pass telegram blanks
and have the children compose a
telegram consisting of words begin
ming with the letters in Christ
mas"-that Is, the first word COM
mencing with C, the next with H,
and so on. The kilograms are col
lected and signed. Then they are
read by one of the party and all
vote for the best telegram.
16. Beans. The old game Of
guessing the number of beans in a
jar is just as popular as it ever was
The guessers are to hand in to the
judge their name and their estimate
on slip of paper.
II. Poetry Contest. Let the
children write short rhyme of four
or eight lines about Santa Claus or
Christmas. Select your judges and
have the verses read aloud. Chill
dren of eight years frequently write
entertaining little rhymes.
IS. A Letter. Ask the children to
write letter to Santa Claus, thank
ing him for his gifts. Tell them to
make it as funny and original as
possible. Give a prize for the best
letter.
10. Sharp Eyes. Place a large
number of good things to eat on a
table, allow the children to take a
look for about two minutes, cover
the table and ask them to write a
list of all the things they saw before
them. The same game might be
played, only using walls filled with
strongly scented liquids, such as
camphor, ammonia, arnica, bay rum,
rhubarb, oil of cloves, essence of
peppermint, alcohol, oil of CHINA
mon, and others you can find in your
medicine chest. Pass one vial
around at a time, allowing the child
to write down the contents.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-06

tell a story. do the clown act, Just
SO long as he does his best to give
the others a good time.
IL. A Surprise. If you play this
funny game, it will afford great
deal Of hilarity to all-well, if not
to all. then to all but the victims
Tell everyone in the room that you
are going to give them the name of
some animal whose cry they are to
initiate all together at a given sig
nal. To all but one child you say:
Keep perfectly silent" To this one
you give the command: Make a
noise like a rooster" You say you
will count one, two. three, and at
the 'three" all should act their part.
OF course, a ROSTERS crow is the
only cry given, and a hearty laugh
will inform the victim that the joke
is on him.
~. Here is another clever game.
Tack large pieces of paper on a
board. Supply each child with a
piece of charcoal. Each child in
turn, blindfolded, draws a picture of
Santa Claus. AS each one finishes
his production it is pinned up. Then
the judges decide which has exc
cuted the best drawing of our good
friend, St. Nicholas.
13. Modelling Santa's Reindeer.
You can purchase some modelling
clay at any art store. Present each
child with quantity and a piece of
heavy paper to place it on, and tell
him to model one of Santa's rein
deer. You will be surprised what
good results some of the little folks
will produce, and how much they
enjoy doing it, while some Of the
reindeer will be so funny they will
cause no end of amusement.
And here are a few games of a
quieter nature that form a pleasant
pastime for the children as they sit
around the holly decorated room.
IA. Christmas. Provide each one
with some paper and a nicely sharp
ened pencil and tell them to see how
many words they can make out of
the word christmas The little
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-06

COpyTlsnL 1olz, ny L. D. IbcpiHooi
EZSNERE are some jolly, rollick-
E1aSuli ing games for the young
fiIy IN II; sters. 1t would be good
EI1EpGa3 idea for the grown folks
a4E1 to forget their dignity on
this gladstone day and
Join in frolics. 1t will add to the
children's fun, and the grown-ups
will surely be none the worse for the
wear.
/. Sculptor. A child chosen as
sculptor arranges the players in diff
ferent positions as statues. She
says: 1.-THE sculptor will not be at
home today" and leaves the room.
The statues, on being left alone,
dance around and have a good time,
but on her return, when she cries:
THE sculptor returns! One, two,
three" before she says three" all
must try to regain their proper posi-
lions. The last player in position
becomes the sculptor.
i. Floating a feather. 1t is great
fun to form a circle and try to keep
a downy feather from sinking to the
floor by blowing at it. The circle
must not be broken.
3. French Blind Mans Buff.
This game causes much merriment.
A child Is blindfolded, furnished
with a cane. and is placed in the
center of a circle. The players cir
Gle around him until he gives tap
on the floor with his wand as sig
nal for, them to stop. He points his
wand at a child and asks a ques-
ton, to be answered by the child to
which he points. If he recognizes
the voice, the owner thereof is the
next to be blindfolded.
4. Another blind game that is
no end of fun is Ruth and Jacob"
Ruth and Jacob are blindfolded
within a circle. Ruth calls out:
Jacob. where are your" Jacob
answers: Here I am" Guided by
his voice, she catch him, while he
tries to evade her by listening to her
movements. Ruth and Jacob must
constantly call out to each other.
s. Ring Game. A number of
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-12-06

Copyright 1912, by I. J. Robinson
EEYSERE are some jolly, rollick-
Elx 2UfFi ing games for the young
G} E,dM Gt sters. 1t would be good
EUEpDs3 idea for the grown folks
aI4EA to forget their dignity on
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-08
W0MFN'S
CONVENTION
CONSERVATIVE WING OF CLUB
ELECT OFFICERS; EQUAL SUF-
FACE KNOCKED.
Western Press.

Western Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, July g. The
general federation of club women of
the United States which has been in
convention here since Tuesday, June
25, concluded its sessions here this ev-
ening, when Mrs. Philip N. Moore will
surrender the presidency to Mrs. Per
cy V. Pennybacker, the newly elected
executive. She will introduce the
other new officers. Included in the
program for the closing day will be a
report of the committee on resolutions.
The ardent supporters Of woman's
suffrage who are desirous Of having
the federation endorse the issue thus
lending weight of its prestige to the
cause are not quiet so hopeful that
their efforts will meet with success,
for the decisive vote was $50 to 255
by which Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker
of Austin, Tex, was elected president
over her opponent, Mrs. Philip Car
penter, of New York city, rather dam
pened their spirits for it was Mrs.
Carpenter, who, upon the eve Of cleo
ton boldly came out in an address
before the convention in favor of equal
suffrage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-08
RAILROAD
ASSURED
LOS ANGELES CAPITALISTS OF
FER TO PUT UP $500,OO0 IN
CASH FOR RAILROAD.

Senator George West and George
Loagn went out to Alamosa this morn
ing to meet Mr.. Reagan and a party
of Los Angeles business men who are
coming to confer with the people Of
the San Juan basin regarding the
proposed branch railroad between
Pennington and Gallup, N. Mex.
1t is reported that Los Angeles has
offered to put up S500,000 in cash if
the San Juan basin will put up like
amount to secure the branch which is
to connect with the standard gauge at
Pennington.
The party are scheduled to arrive in
Alamosa tomorrow morning and the
Durango representatives will accom-
pany them to this city. Representa-
tive George Weaver will join the par
ty at Lumberton.
While nothing of a definite nature
has been given out our people are very
hopeful that through the cooperation
of these Pacific coast capitalists we
are going to get our long deferred
hopes, southern outlet, materialized.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-08
F0URTHA At
|GNACI0
SURROUNDING TOWNS PROPER
LY CELEBRATE THE FOURTH
OF JULY.

A number of our Durango citizens
attended the celebration at Ignacio
yesterday and report an excellent time
and most successful celebration.
Some went over by automobiles,
while others went on the train.
The Ignaeio people had engaged the
Pagosa Springs band which furnished
excellent music for the 1900 people
who had gathered together to do lon-
or to their country AnG recall The
deeds of our forefathers in the days
of 1776.
There were present i numcer Of
able speakers who entertained those
whose thoughts had turned back to
the times when our country was sew
ering its connection with the English
government.
There We're games of all kinds, in
cluding sack races, foot races ana va
rious other sports as is usually indulg
ed in on this national holiday.
These sports were the mere .nJerc5t-
ing because the Indians joined in the
contests. They always add interes;
to the program when they take part.
One of the chief features Of the cele-
bration was the exhibition OF mum
ber Of big floats, which were appro-
pirate for progressive community
like Ignacio,
The Ignacio people have provided a
good grand stand which furnished
comfort and convenience to the hun
dreds of men, women and children.
The stand was well filled.
One of the chief amusements of the
day was the squaw races. Every body
enjoyed the good riding and the crowd
heartily cheered the winers. They
have good half mile track.
The ball game between the Aztec
team and the Ignacio boys was well at
tended and resulted in victory for
the home team by the score of 81.
A number of Pagosa Springs people
accompanied the band boys to lgnacio
Among them were the Hatcher broth
ers and families and also Mr.. Hirsh
and family. These and others came
over by the way of the auto route.
1t is reported that the Ignacio peo.
pie were well pleased by the large at.
tendance they had from all parts OF
La Plata county and from Archuleta
county. The Ignacio people demon
monstrated that their country is strict
ly in the limelight and occupies an i'm
portant place on the map.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-08
AWFUL
WRECK
ONE INJURED in WRECK ON
CKAWANNA ROAD.

CORNING, N. Y. July 5.-Twenty-
five victims of a wreck yesterday on
the Lackawanna railroad have been
identified; l6 still awaited identified
tion today; eight in Elmira and eight
in Corning.
Forty-one persons were killed and
81 injured in the disaster.
Only one additional Identification
was made in the early hours of morn
ing. Mrs. Louis Friedman of New
York, whose body was taken to Elmira
was recognized there by her brother
OF the injured, only four, Miss M
Brennan, James Griffith, Nellie Scha-
del, all of Newark, and Max Eismar
of Jersey City, are considered serious
ly hurt.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-08
CYCL|ST
KILLED
MOTORCYCLE FLYING THROUGH
SPACE AT FIFTY MILES AN
HOUR DOES DAMAGE.

SALT LAKE CITY, July 5.--Going
so miles an hour motorcycle flew
the motor dome track Mt Wandamere
last night and dashel its rider to in
stant death; broke an electfiS light
pole, throwing the park into darkness
and ran amuck among the spectators
in the grandstands, injuring seven.
The dead:
HARRY G. DAVIS, age 22, motor
cyclist.
The injured:
Miss Elizabeth Shepher, right arm
broken.
Charles l.. Rollins, travelling sales
man, face cut and chest bruised
Grace Cunningham, jaw broken
and head cut.
Miss Elva Thorenson, bruised
Unidentified, jaw broken and con-
cussion of the brain.
1t was on the track which Henry
Potter was killed three weeks ago
that Davis met his fate. Like Potter
he was attempting to pass competi-
tor in race when he lost control OF
his machine, it climbed the side of the
saucer, unguided As it hit the pole,
Davis was hurled against the globe
of the arc light, and, with the glass
Gathering after him slid 90 feet
along the top of the track and then
rolled down the incline.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-08
THE FOURTH IN DURANGO.

Owing to the desire of the surround
ing towns to have celebrations yester-
day the Durango people decided not to
have big celebration but spend the
day in the ordinary way.
However, in the afternoon, those
who did not go to the ball ground,
spent their time at the various places
where the reports Of the prize fight
were being received.
1t was very unfortunate for the ball
game that the Las Vegas contest
came at the same hour that the game
did. A number of Durango people
who desired to hear the bulletins read
and also see the ball game were COM
PEELED to make choice, the larger
number going to the park.
In the evening the band played
and the residents of the city were
out in force, spending the evening in
sight seeing and in social way.
There was no regular prepared pro-
gram for fireworkss, but many had
provided themselves with the various
instruments for making noise ant
show and the city gave evidence OF
being wide awake until late hour ii
the evening. A few races, including
sack race on Main avenue, served tc
interest the people.
Taken as whole the day was pleas
antly spent by all our people who die
not visit the neighboring communi
ties. Those who were out of the city
report excellent programs and a gen
eral good time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-08
DASHED
T0D[ATH
WELL KNOWN AERONAUT FELL
500 FEET TO DEATH; 5000 PEO-
PIE WITNESSED END.

NEW YORK, July 5.-Six thou
sand persons, including the fiance of
Thomas Moore, a professional aero
naut, saw him tumble to death from
parachute yesterday afternoon after
making a thrilling balloon ascension
from Hillside Pleasure park, Belle
vile, N. j. He dipped 800 feet, fall
ing in Union ave, nearly half mile
from where he ascended When kill.
ed, he was making what he said was
his three cup dip" using three para.
chutes, one after another in his de.
scent. In making the last dip he lost
his grip on the trape2e.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-08
BAYFIELD, CELEBRATES.

Bayfield, and vicinity held big eel
ebration yesterday. 1t was estimated
some 500 were in attendance. There
were horse races, foot races, and big
parade.
In the morning the people enjoyed
fine literary program. The band
played and the people generally en-
joyed themselves.
The game between Cortez and Bay
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-08

IGNORES
LA TOILETTE MADE PUBLIC HIS
CAMPAIGN EXPENSES-TEDDY
WILL NOT.
Western Press.

western Press.
MADISON, Wis, July 5.-United
States Senator La Toilette in a print
ed statement asks Colonel Roosevelt
for a second time to publish his ex-
pense account or else candid state
ment of his reasons for thus spurning
one of the basic principles of public
morality and political decency."
When La Toilette made public his
statement of campaign receipts, dur
ing the Ohio primary contest, he
called on Roosevelt to do likewise.
There has been no response.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-08
Messrs Klein and Bradshaw came

Messrs Klein and Bradshaw came
out to see if they could get the Allison
Tiffany baseball team to go to Igna-
cio on the Fourth. 1t was impos-
sible, because other arrangements
had already been made. Oxford is to
be here on that day. There is to be
a track meet, horse races, chicken pull
ing contest and some bronco busting.
All are cordially invited. We will
try to show you a good time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-08
WITH THE MOTION PICTURES.

L
The United Theaters had a fine pro-
gram for the fourth and played to
very large houses. Like many other
people we took in the attractions in
both the Isis and Electric and found
both uniformly excellent. The Rivals,
a story of fisher folks on Santa Can
talina Islands, is dramatic and has
some very fine scenery of the famous
resort.
The Passion Flower is a California
story of three men and a girl that is
intensely amusing and has beautiful
stage settings.
The Triumph of Rige is a story
with lesson that is well worth re
membering. If you visit either thea
ter, or both, you will make no mistake
In any case you are sure of pleas
ant evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-08

Say, mother, my foot hurts me aw.
full, bet my ankles sprained ANY.
way, l bet 1t will be If l dance all
afternoon.
'l'm going to wear my pumps over
to the hall and then / won't have to
change them after / get there. 1t
makes me tired having to change my
shoes a hundred times every day.
Well. anyway, I'm not going to change
them when / come home. I'm going
to wear my pumps. Well, anyway, II
l don't wear them home this time I'm
going to the next time. Say, mother,
l won't have to walk home with amp
girl. will I?'
mo son." replied Mrs Boyd, COM
fortingly, That's one thing l don't
consider absolutely necessary for
your social salvation. The time will
come soon enough when you'll want
to-"
Gee! bet 1t won'ti" said Kendall
Say, mother, tie my necktie for me,
will you? Girls! I hate 'eml Gee!
when I'm grown up / bet l won't ever
go to dancing school or speak to girl
or anything. Gee! Don't wish ]
was grown up?
Say, mother, honest, do have to
20 to dancing school?"
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Emson Wood and Mr..
and Mrs. Jess Miller camped and fish
ed on the upper Florida from Wednes-
day night until a late hour Thursday
night. The fishing, they report as
good, but when questioned regarding
the number caught they answer with
mental reservation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-08

THE LOCALS CAME BACK AT
THE WAR EAGLES TODAY AND
TOOK THEIR SCALPS BY THE
SCORE OF 81. SWEET REVENGE
SHOUTS THE FAITHFUL FANS.
THE WAR EAGLES SCORED IN
THE LAST HALF OF THE NINTH.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-08
Sad Mistake.

"And you mistook her for another
young lady. eh3 Nothing In that to
get mad about" - mistook her for
Q plano lamp"
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-07-08
MANY ARE
INJURED
OuRIH CELEBRATION CLAIMS
IT'S Usual QUOTA OF HU-
MAN LIVES.

DENVER, July g. Starting at $40
o'clock Thursday morning, when M. z.
XIII, and wis Of Littleton, were
lurled to their death on the pilot Of
n Denver q Rio GIande locomotive,
in south Denver, accidents happened at
frequent intervals during the day and
when the tolling of midnight bells had
marked the passing of another fourth
the accounting showed four dead, two
dying and score of men. women and
children suffering from the effects
of minor accidents attendant upon the
celebration of the nations birthday
anniversary.
Two of the four fatalaties can be
traced directly - the fourth of July
celebration.
Rudolph Petrauscke, 13, died at the
county hospital from burns received
when ten pound can of powder.
which he and two companions had
stolen from factory Of the National
Fuse g. Powder company exploded.
Ernest Carry, teamster, employed
by Gaffy and Keef Construction Co.,
had started to drive under the Market
street bridge over Cherry creek when
his team was frightened by the ex-
plosion of cannon crackers and broke
into a run. His head struck the steel
stringer under the bridge and his neck
was broken. Death was instantan-
eous.. Carry was married and was the
father of two children.
Max Bauer, 10 and Ellery Hay, 10,
today are dying from injuries receiv-
ed in the explosion which cost the life
of young Petrauschke.
CHICAGO, July 5.-July brought
the hottest day of the year to Chica-
go. John NJ. Conray dropped dead in
his home on Cottage Grove ave, His
death was induced by heat. Fourteen
persons were prostrated. Nine-two
degrees was the maximum.