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The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1912-05-18
Progressive Dinner in Compliment to Miss Susi
Briggs, Graduate.

Progressive Dinner in Compliment to Miss Susie
Briggs, Graduate.
Miss Susie Briggs, one of the Bay ST.
Louis sweet girl graduates, was the
honoree at progressive dining dur
ing Wednesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. (Dr.) James A. Evans, in
Carroll avenue, and also at the home of
Mrs. Lawrence M. Power, on the lake
front drive. The guests first assemb led
at the Evans home, where the initial
courses of an elaborate spread were
served. The house had been dark ened
for the occasion and artificial illumi ma
ton used with beautiful effect. The
table center piece was miniature May
pole, surrounded by colored candles,
the colors of class 1912, maroon and
gold, predominating with most fetch
| ing effect. Great punches of American
beauty roses were the fayors. Fro n
Mrs. Evans residence the party re-
paired to that of Mrs. Power, where the
concluding courses of the feast were
served. Here, too, the table was a
"thing of beauty and JOY forever, and,
surrounded by the bevy of budding
rosebuds from the garden of girls, the
scene was, indeed, complete. A "beau-
tiful doll'', dressed as the "sweet girl
graduate, served with admirable and
appropriate effect as the table center
piece, while the souvenirs included
miniature diplomas and class prophe-
cies at each plate. The cutting of tht
Iepie of fate'' was a feature affordine
much pleasure. Mesdames Evans and
/ Power were assisted by Mrs. Will T
Mcdonald. Miss Mary C. Cook, of the
high school department., was guest o.
honor. Other guests were Misses Juan.
| ita Angamar, Susie Briggs, Georgetts
Brandao, Josie Cottrell, Kibbie Cottrell
Madeline Eagan, Bessie Evans, Annie
McGinn, Esther McGinn, Trinity
Tourne.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1912-05-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. r. Rea entertained
the Eugenic Club at their residence last
evening. It was cne of the most intel-
lectually profitable and successful even
ings yet realized By the charming cote
ne that assemble fortnightly and read
original papers and discuss eugenics.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1912-05-18

While on a visit down South, Mr..
James J. KerYin, of New York, paid
the Brothers OF ST. Stanislaus College
short visit. Thursday he entertained
the boys for about an hour, lecturing
on the construction of the great Panama
Canal. The description he gave was SO
well demonstrated that even the young
sters understood it. He estimates the
cost at S375, ,000, 900. A boat. in cross
ing the isthmus through the canal, will
be raised eighty -seven feet above the
sea level. Il will pass through 8 locks,
5 going up 81 feet and coming down
the same number Of feet before entering
| the Pacific Ocean. The price for car
rying boat like the Olympic through
the canal has been estimated at S45, 900.
A boat, in going through the canal,
does not use its own power. On either
side of the canal are electric trains that
| tow the beat for the distance of 50
miles. Mr.. KeEwin took his departure
Friday morning for his home ii New
York,
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1912-05-18

The giving Of space to communica-
tion in these columns does not necessa-
rily sanction or indorse whatever senti-
ments may be contained therein. This
is in reference to the well-written and
lucid argument against the proposed
parcels post system for the United
States, which appears elsewhere in this
issue of The Echo. 1t is we'll always to
give both sides of every important
question that arises and affects the veal
and woe of the people. To attribute
the fight for bread in Europe to the
parcels post system, as adopted and pre-
vailing in that country, where the few
sway the many and where other condi-
tions obtain, that would not and could
not prevail in this country, is like
ascribing all of our ills to the protective
tariff or to some other cause. 1t is true,
like all questions, with their pros and
cons, there must be two sides to this
parcels post proposition, but evidently
its advantageous side would be amply
counterbalanced, if not outWeighed, by
the other side. Any system that would
regulate the express companies or crush
out this octopus and its system of
charges on small packages would be a
relief thrice welcome. We hope Con-
gressman Harrison will be successful in
his cooperative efforts for parcels
post system for the United States.
University Missourian., 1912-04-11

TO clear my land for me. After
this. all the rest of my discoveries
about this wonderful creature
cropped out as easily as sweat from
a troubled brow
That night. as | looked out into
the pale moonlight, saw these silent
dumb creatures at work. They con-
tinued their work until the wee small
hours of the morning. | then realized
that the cane-eating episode of the day
before had created in the goat an
which only Him who has in
finite power could satisfy. When
came they had cleared my
residential lot of all trees, stumps.
rocks, tin cans and obnoxious weeds.
Soon | learned that the goat made
an excellent aid for the housewife
One of them followed me into the
house and proceeded to eat all the
lace curtains, dOilies. fiap-doodles and
University Missourian., 1912-04-11

other tOmfOOlery. | Immediately saw
that if a man had a goat to keep in
the house, there would not be SO
many housewives wearing their lives
away trying to take care of all this
useless rubbish
When cOrnered by the dashing re-
preventative OF The Yellow this morn
ing, the noted discOverer said: Yes,
l think that my finding is worthy of
praise. Goats can furnish the most
economical farm labor there is. OF
course work hands are eliminated
they come to be mere parasites on
society. There is no cost of upkeep
when the goats are used. They sub
sist on barks, stumps, and brush piles
in winter and obnoxious weeds in
summer. In severely cold weather
a few tin cans, broken dishes and dis
carded boots will tide them over at
little expense. Truly the goat is
coming into his own"
University Missourian., 1912-04-11
Handskinny
Would Move
Big Muddy

Prof. John Slatrucius Handskinny
has recently petitOned Congress to
change the course of the Missouri
river so that it may run up the Hink-
son Valley near his art studio. He
claims he is going to make the Grand
Old Muddy famous by his paintings
is not now close enough for his con-
venience.
II is said that his letter was to
the effect that Congress could easily
manage to change the course when
they started work at deepening the
channel Kill two birds with one
stone" the letter reads. Move my
beloved ROachOrt over near me. and
save the farmers of the river bottom
millions by putting concrete walls on
both banks at the same time
Bennett Stark WAS pupil of Prof.
lIandskinny when he was at the Uni
versity and he told the artist to send
on his petition. He promised the
pusher of the paint brush that he
would get his dad to put the bill
through.
1t has also been suggested that
the students could use the river for
pleasure boat riding and that the ath-
letic department could frame up
spring resetta if Hardskinny's desire
is fulfilled
University Missourian., 1912-04-11

tent to do bodily injury on the night
of March IS.
On that night JandersOn was to at
tend a party in the North End of
town and was on his way there about
. O'Clock in company with Don Mac
Weigh when he was Showered with
eggs and other missiles by a number
of persons in hiding near a boiler in
a vacant lot. He claims that the dam
age to his clothes and personal ap-
pearances prevented his attending the
party. b. S. Keins is representing
JanderSon in the case.
Monte Blewitt, the attorney for the
defendants, bases the defense of the
case on an alibi, and in cross ques-
University Missourian., 1912-04-11

HIS FARM
BY GOATS
DR.. Jerbert Davensport
Makes Wonderful Dis
covery Concerning King
of Alley Scavengers.
EXCELLENT AID
FOR HOUSEWIFE

Through the untiring efforts of Dr.
.Jerbert Hay Davensport, the formerly
useless goat has been made TO revO-
lutiOniZe agriculture. Experiments
by the aforesaid genius of saving
have proved that the soat-king OF
all alley scavengers-can do your
farm work with ease. The drudgery
OF the farm has at last faded into
the dim and Opaque puddle of OBJ
security.
DIR. Davensport has lot in wild and
woody WestwOod that had to be
cleared-and thereby hangs the tale,
which can best be told by the noted
scientist refOrmer. 1t 6llOws:
THE goat is a vile-smelling and
sort of nuisance and
always have two or three about my
humble dOmicile. One morning as
was strOlling on my estate, | threw
my cane at one and he Immediately
devOured it with great relish. At
first l thought it was a mere scheme
of bOw-wow and flapdOOdle but my
keen insight soon penetrated into the
depths of the spectacle and
l saw clearly what great benefac-
tor | would prove to society in gener-
al through my discovery. knew
at once that the goat could be made
University Missourian., 1912-04-11
Faculty Members
Enjoyed Luncheon

DIR. Dizzy Lobe, GOtch Banly, and
Dean VI. Il. Fumbord We're the guests
of Thomas J. SwOrnall, member of
the Board OF Cureators at a delight
full luncheon served at the Athens
Hotel on the First of April.
Luncheon was served promptly at
two o'clock. all the guests arriving
on time. The entire affair was
planned appropriately for the Occa-
sion. April Fool flowers were on the
table in prOfusiOn and as one of the
guests expressed it afterwards the
whole dinner was served in true April
Fool style
After the luncheon there was
short business discussion and a num-
Der of resolutions were made.
University Missourian., 1912-04-11
JONES CAN'T COME
RiCk"-CRJ'MNBO

J. Ed. Crummbow, head janitor of
the university. announced this morn
ing that there was no chance of
JON Tones, formerly Associate Dean
of the School of Law of the University
of Missouri, getting into the faculty
again. Dean Tones was discharged by
Mr.. Crummbow last year after an
alteration between the two
University Missourian., 1912-04-11

weigh accompanied him that evening
fired revolver and yelled, There he
goes"
This was Immediately followed by
a shower of eggs of all descriptions
coming from the direction of a boiler
in the vacant lot which is at this
point. He believed that Mac Weigh
was a participant in the assault and
at a later date obtained confession
from him which incriminated the re-
mainder of those against whom the
suit is brought.
The case will probably be decided
today.
University Missourian., 1912-04-11
EQQ Assault
Starts Suit
Sudson .Janderson Asks $l,025 For
Injuries Received Through AlleG-
ed Treachery Of MacViesh---In-
veisled into Trap In North End
Night Of March l8.

tioning of witnesses today attempted
to show that the persons in question
were at the time of the occurrence
engaged in their studies at Speeches
Pool Hall.
Henderson testified today that few
days previous 10 the assault he re-
ceived an invitation to party in the
North End through MacveiSh Mac
University Missourian., 1912-04-11

Suit for 81 ,0e:i damages was
brought in the SpOOne County Circuit
Court today against Muck Newberry,
Jock ScannOn. George ROckridge.
NacveiGh, Lee Fake and others by
Sudson Henderson. Henderson charg-
es that these persons assaulted him
with eggs and other missiles with in
University Missourian., 1912-04-11

If EllwOOd Pyle DObbs of Tarr on
the Davenport, what would Ramsay?
He might not say Adam thing unless
he got Cross.
University Missourian., 1912-04-11
TALKS on
THE BALLOT FOR WOMEN,

Miss Marjorie MacAlfred talked to
the Columbia Equal Suffrage AssOcia-
tiOn last night on What Women
Would Do if They had the Ballot
University Missourian., 1912-04-11

"Nearsilk" FOulards, looks like silk,
wears better. fast colOrs, 15c yd.
University Missourian., 1912-04-11

Zion" Val Laces. in separate and
matched sets. 10 and 121ac quail
lty NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. &c a yd.
University Missourian., 1912-04-11

Ladies s1.5O quality Waists, a larg-
er variety of styles. including
many Dutch collars, special 95c.
University Missourian., 1912-04-11

4O-inch "Brainard & Armstrong"
Silk POplin, Sl.50 quality at
Sl.2J yard.
Special counter lots of Ladies and
Children'S Summer Underwear,
at less than cost.
Best line of LaceS and Dress Trim
mingS shown in Northern Mis-
souri,, prices the lowest.
Cheney Bros" absolutely Shower
Proof. Silk FOulards, special at
zoe yard.
University Missourian., 1912-04-11

$3.50 Quality Umbrellas for both
Ladies and Gentlemen; fine line
of handles ...............$ .$1.W
University Missourian., 1912-04-11

$1,000 quality room size 9x12 Seam
less Velvet Rugs, Carpet Dept
special $500.
University Missourian., 1912-04-11

Pony Stockings for both Boys and
Girls, best wearing hosiery made
DC a pair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-17
Local Situation
(Continued from Yesterday.)

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-17
BECKER OF GIANTS TO
 JOIN INDIANAPOLIS TEAM
Manager McGraw Asks Waivers on
 Fast Utility Outfielder.

Manager John J. McGraw may be pretty we'll satisfied with the 1912 lineup of his champion Giants, but evidently he has no intention of stand ing absolutely pat.
 It leaked out yesterday that the Little Napoleon had asked for waivers on several of his veterans, among them Beals Becker, utility outielder. This announcement came direct from most reliable sources, and, moreover, went so far as to name Becker's desti- nation provided no rival National League club care to claim him.
 Becker is to be disposed of to In dianapolis, of the American Associa- ton, so the story goes. In return McGraw is to get a pitcher and his pick of that clubs talent before the
 The announcement that McGraw is to pass up Becker bears no reflection on the worth of this eccentric gar dener. As a substitute during the past several seasons Beals has proven of inestimable value to the Giants. But he is a player who travels at his best clip only after long periods of bench cerned, Becker must be reckoned more or less as excess baggage.
 In Moose Mccormick McGraw has an ideal pinch hitter. In George Burns he has 9 colt that is just about ready to step out and challenge for a reg ular berth. Indeed, some of Me Graw's closest friends predict that the youngster will displace one of the regular trio-Snodgrass, Devore or a big league roster limit to twenty five players to be reiigious1y enforced the coming season, three extra out helders border upon extravaganza.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-17
BANQUET FOR JOHN
 M'GRAW IN REDLAND
CINCINNATI FANS GIVE GIANT MANAGER BIG RECEPTION ON
 VAUDEVILLE TOUR.

Cincinnati, Dec. 17.-John ]. Mo Graw, the fighting leader of the New York Giants, was the guest of honor at a. banquet last night in the Hotel Havlin here after he finished his turn in a local theatre.
 Good fellowship reigned at the fes- ardent baseball fans and admirers of the Giant leader, who were headed by President August Hermann of the Cincinnati Reds.
 Good things to eat and drink were on the bill of fare, and these were interspersed with good deal of pathtze with McGraw about his team losing the Worlds Series to the Red Sox.
 Tn this respect President Herr mann spoke for several minutes, and when he finished his remarks Mo Graw thanked &H his hosts for their kindly words.
 The Giant leader assured Hermann that in Tinker he had a good man, and said that if the Red leader is fortunate in landing Bresnahan as 8 catcher for his 1913 team, the Gin cinnati club surely ought to be heard from next season.
 100 seats for last night in the theatre where MeGraw is appearing this week and these seats were occupied by the same men who paid tribute to McGraw at the banquet table later.
 When McGraw appeared on the stage last night, just before starting his menologue to the audience, he was presented with 8 handsome travelling bag, containing a solid silver toilet service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-17
BIG SALE OF SEATS FOR
 THURSDAYS BOXING SHOW

With the Acorn A. c. bouts but two days off. it looks as if there would be a record breaking attendance at Ea- gles' hall Thursday evening.
 The management has decided to open the ticket office at Eagles hall at GRO o'clock Thursday evening and the first bout of the evening which will bring together Teddy Fabryck and Kid Perrone will start promptly at 8:50. There will be no waits, as Terry Lee is to have charge of the boys and it will be his duty to see that they are ready to report in the ring when want ed.
 Dave Fitzgerald, the referee, will be on hand to see that the boys work while they are in the ring and the only Harry P. Quinn will be the timekeep- CT. Frank Braithwaite, the announcer may have something new to hand the fans.
 The most encouraging Of reports have been received from New Haven, and Waterbury and many fans from those cities will be present to enjoy the big treat. The Fairfield sporting fraternity has placed orders for a. large mum Der of ringside seats, as they want to see their favorite, Teddy Fa- bryck, perform against Perrone.
 Young Bosse, who is to meet Young Dyson in the main bout, will finish his training tomorrow and his mana ger says he was never in better shape Dyson will arrive here Thursday morning with his manager and he writes that he will show the local fans that he is Bosses superior.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-17
RITCHIE HAS BIG
 HANDS FOR SUCH
 ALIGHT YOUNGSTER

Measurements recently taken of Will lie Ritchie, the new lightweight cham pion, show that he has many impor- tant physical advantage oyer all his pounds. In height he is feet 71k inches. which is an altitude three inches greater than that of the for Iner champion and is also greater lightweight. Even an extra, inch of height is of great advantage to a, box CT. His opponent is forced to reach upward with his blows for the jaw, fact that takes away much of the power, owing to the awkward angle. For the same reason Ritchie is able to throw all his weight behind his own blows for the head.
 In reach Ritchie measures 67A inch es, which is by no means remarkable for one of his height. However, his extra length of body really add to his reach a great deal, although this does not show in the figures Ritchie's neck is only 141@ inches in girth, and this is his weakest point. Wolgast can show full inch more, and practically all of Ritchie's close rivals can show an increase. Ritchie's arms are well mus cied and he compares favorably with the others in this respect.
 Outside of his height the most re- markable feature of Ritchie's makeup are his hands His fists are those of g. heavyweight This was recently shown in a most convincing manner Frank Moran, the burly Pittsburgh Heavyweight, now in California On placing their hands together it was found that Ritchie's were the larger and when doubled up form most for midable weapons. When it is consid- cred that Packey Mcfarland and many other ring stars lay their light winners some idea of Ritchie's advan- tage in this respect can be gained
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-17
MEN OF STONE.
Queer Figures Dot the Crest ef the
 Superstitious Mountains.

SuperstitiouS Mouurain9s
 Among the natural wonders of the southwestern portion of this country are the Expectations mountains, which loom up from the arid desert to the east of the Salt river valley.
 These mountains are so curious that tine Indians will have nothing to do with them, In consequence they are full of deer, bear and other big game The Superstitious mountains rise out of the level surface of the desert like the pyramids of Egypt
 On the crest of this unique range and in full view of the rarefed atmosphere for an immense distance from the plain are hundreds of queer figures, repre- senting men in all attitudes When you look first you are sure they are men, and when you turn your gaze again to them you are as absolutely certain of 1t as you can be Of anything
 They represent ball throwers, out looks, mere viewers of the country rounda bout men reeumbent and con templatiTe, others starting a foot race and in every conceivable posture and position. They are not real flesh and blood men, boweYer-nothing but stone syenite-yet nothing can convince the 1nOidHS Jndt lASJ @AO HUI SS'-- They say they are real mortals turned to stone, petrifed by the peculiar con dition of the air in the mountains
 This belief has grown out of an Apache legend, handed down for hun dreds of years. They have 1t that an ancient chief who had learned of the curious character of the SupeFstitious mountains forbade any of his people to go there. A large band, however, one day discovered a way to get in by precipitous route and dnaily reached the top. It resulted as the chief had said, and they never got down alive St. Louis GIobe-Demoeraf.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-17
(By Wagner.)


 Did you ever hear that Secretary turned down Manager McGraw of the New York Giants when McGraw wrote asking for job Reddy tells the story himself so 1t ought to be true. It was away back in the sos and Reddy was managing a team in Norwich. He had signed Up a lively bunch of youngsters and did not feel veryenthusiastic when he received 8 letter from John J. MeGraw asking for a place on the team. Reddy had never heard of McGraw and .neith sr had anybody else at that time. Tho Giants manager who was then break ing into the game had gone to Florida to play winter ball and was anxious to return north. But he couldn't land with Norwich. Everytinae Secretary chuck1es and says, well, there are only a few of us who have turned down the manager of the Giants.''
 Charlie Briefley. the Harvard foot ball hero, was initiated into the In- stitute of 1776, the great Harvard secret society, last night. He had to wearing an i'll fitting sailor suit. Such is the gay college life.
 There may be a little delay about Frank Chance to sign those papers which will make him manager of the New York Americans. He has wired Owner Farrell that he cannot get originally intended to have Chance and Farrell meet in Chicago but the conference may be delayed for few weeks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-17
M'FARLAND WINS FROM MURPHY IN
 SMASHING BATTLE

Kenosha, Wis. Dec. 17-Packey Mo Farla.nd demonstrated to most of the throng that saw the 10 round go last night that he is the master of Eddie Murphy Although no decision was given. no question of Packey's deci- sive victory was heard from any of the ring experts they left town after the fight.
 Mcfarland outpointed Murphy in every round but one and in the last session gave him a hard licking. The Chicago boy proved not only that he is a past master as a boxer but that he has a punch that can do the bust ness.
 Not much damage was done in the first few rounds There was real fighting in the 4tf, when Mcfarland htaggered his man with stif rights.
 The 9th round was the one in which Murphy did brilliant work In that round Mcfarland was almost a beat en man, The Boston man sent him to his knees and had him groggy when the bell rang.
 Packey came back in the next round, however, and started going af- ter Murphy. The next two rounds he gave some terrible punishment but found Murphy ready to take all he had to give. They fought viciously in the last round. standing in the cen ter of the ring and slugging. Packey scored a knockdown just before the final bell rang