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The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-01
Chandeliers, and How to Avoid Them.

Chandeliers, and How to Avoid Them.
Of late years the lighting of a house
has become subject of paramount I'M
portance. Fixtures for gas or electricity
are as skilfully designed as the larger
features of the home.
threatens the downfall, Of the. chan
delier. which for many years has been
Che accepted method Of lighting the
main rooms Of dwelling. The old
time chandelier has little to recommend
it, and fewrwill regret It's passing. 1T
is expensive, it is painfully ugly, and
it poorly fulfls its purpose. It illumi-
mates the ceiling fairly well, but gives
little light to the room, and provides no
It. gives an ugly glare, ,unbeeoming to
the room and occupants. A. central
| light is necessary. The fundamental
principle of the chandelier is right, but
| 1t is placed too high to meet the re-
uuirements. Let the lower lights be
burning.' Have central lights by all
means, but have them where they are
Side lights of electricity in well-de-
signed fixtures, and lamps or. drop lights
provide sufficient Illumination for the
usual room. Side lighting has been car
ried to an extreme, and the Importance
Of center lighting overlooked No room
is adequately lighted where side fixtures
only are used, Nor is the room ivable
or especially attractive.
! Lamps Of good design and color placed
/ luton Of the low light problem. There
arc m beautiful drop lights Of stained and
lleaded glass, but these are not within
! the limits Of the slender: pocketbook.
/ Some Of the arts and crafts people
are turning out charming hanging lamps
1 of glass and copper. Many houses have
, fixtures and drop lights designed bY the
. architects, and these are most satisiac, say n,s1y
tory Of all, for they are made not only
partsof the color scheme Of the room
n hut Of the architecture as.well. Where
such a mode of lighting can be afforded
4 & is Nv far the most desirable. But fo1
those who cannot indulge in especially
;: DESIGNED articles, the good lamp is best
t Manifold are the lamp designs, and tht
ugly ones predominate. In these day.
! Of enlightenment there is no excuse TO
{ lad he lamps, a metal or pottery jar O.
| stronr simple shape makes an admir-
! abIe base, The. fount lis, the prtncipas
! eyi,een nso-unless a costly Jar IS selected
: Tha shade may, be as cheap OF as e; ex
s nems;ve as one cares to make 1T; n
1uted shade Of iridescent china 1s sat
g isfaetoly if it harm onizes With the 2, pase ga
t Onesof brownish tones hecked with yel
8 = Nh brown q pottery base. A5 linen shad
!: inisolid tones is often effective, and: !. !:
i IL ,the % Japanese paper shade
s made by Japanese, !.
g Great improvements have been mao mao
b A. ~ electric light fixtures. ~ is posslbtl
9 nov, to buy plain designs IN Sbrass, eoI
"a nsr, and iran. there they can pc mac !
!. where y1Rst they cannot, well and good alst
Machine made things are better toda
4 Than ever before. They are approacf
s ING nearer and nearer the standard ao
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-01

am induced to give the readers Of
The Journal house of this char
acter to illustrate what can be accom-
plished in the cottage line by using a
cement exterior. = !"
This is an excellent example of a six
room cottage, with four elegant rooms
in the first story, including one which
can cither, be utilized as q den or
way, fireplace, kitchen cupboards, pan
try, and all the modern conveniences Of
a much more pretentious residence. The
second story is well equipped with
closets, bath, and two large chambers.
The arrangement for flowers adds much
to the beauty Of the room in front.
The gables are shingled and when
stained prettily present a charming con-
trast with the cement. This cottage is
26x26 feet over all; the first story 8
feet in height, the second feet, and q
full basement. Hardwood floors and
finish are provided in first story with
Zine to paint in the SECOND. When you
are ready to build call and look over
nv plans. .-
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-01
CASTRO WILL BE puNNED.

tro resumes the presidency Of Venezuela on
July he will find himself confronted by re-
quests for settlement of American claims. For
by the United States, but Judge ". Fl. Cal
houn has visited Venezuela and Investigated the
American claims. A request will be made for
arbitration K. : ~ go + ~ = "
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-01
[EI ONE BUILDING AND HONE nfAtl ING N9zuz1kza1na -

lower part of the bookcase nearest the
fireplace. The case in mind was en-.
closed with doors to the height Of two
and one-half feet from the floor. A
sixteen-inch board similar to the oak
case was fitted into the front Of this
bookcase closet, and gave q convenient
woodbox or chest in which were kept
sight by the doors.
In the living-room one or two chests
or window seats that lift would hold
the extra cushions, table covers, afghans
and other things which special .occa-
sions call for, and at the summer out.
ing be packed full Of the belongings Of
the room which must be taken down.
put away and freshened by rest in
the dark. And so on thru the house.
The chest of our grandmothers, whether
carved and elegant, whether cedar, ma.
hoganYt or pine, might in every house
hold serve to simplify. and lessen the
task sof keepingrthe equipment Of the
various rooms; safe and accessible.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-01
ARE YOU PLANNING TO BUILD?
HERE is A HOUSE TO STUDY

A CEMENT COTTAGE. I
Cost to build, $2,o75, exclusive Of heating
and plumbing. BY Glenn l. saxton,
architect, suite 731 and rae Andrus
building, Minneapolis, ,Mlnn. .-E
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-01
UGH of the pleasure Of living
~ during the warm weather,
depends upon the amount of

depends upon the amount of
veranda space that is available for
fitting up as a living room. -. :.--
The veranda offers great possibilities
from a decorative standpoint, but, un-
fortunately, in the majority of cases
it is almost, If not wholly, neglected.
AS a living room, dining room, or play
room for the children, it offers facilities
not found in any other part Of the
house. Lack Of individuality and a
porch construction may in measure
account for this. H. --....> - -. II.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-01
Willow Best Furniture.

No more seryiceable or attractive ex;
amples Of porch furniture can m, % tGund ND
will take a stain OF enamel readily, and
can be brought into any desired color
scheme. Glazed chintzes. hand-printed
linens. crinkled taffetas and rough,
woven linens are among the newest ma
terials for coverings, and can be OBJ
tained in variety Of beautiful designs
and celors.
In choosing the furniture for the
porch care should be used to see that
the chairs are comfortable. The con-
ventional porch and rustic furniture IS
likely to be stiff and far from restful.
Big rockers with high backs, low
steamer chairs or one Of the new swing
ing seats filled high with cushions, are
the most comfortable ferns CT porch
furniture, the swinging-seat taking the
place of the hammp ck, @ 81 ].
Navajo blankets will be found best
suited to the outdoor floor covering.
The grass carpets and rugs are also
good. IS ri, IS 55.s15s ss IS.
For serving tea the tea wagon is
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-01

BY special arrangement with Glenn
L. Saxton, architect. 731-s32 Andrus
building, a complete set Of plans and
specifications OF this house, inciud-N
Ing one set Of blue prints, will be
furnished at Mr.. Saxton's office for
SIS. These will be furnished In every
detail. MIR. Saxton Will also furnish
to The journal readers for ST
beautiful, practical and helpful book
Of plans. entitled american Dwell
lnes," of houses ranging from $4oo
up. Portfolio No, 2. Of residences
costing from $4,000 to $4,000, SOC;
portfolio No. 8. Of stores. banks and
churches, SOC. A church portfolio
will also be given free to any reader
OF Til Q journal upon application
to the architect. a. .. r~..
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-01
Curtain Adds Privacy.

j A porch curtain painted a delicate
green and stretched across the veranda
at the steps will do much to add to it's
privacy. These curtains consist Of Stats
of wood fastened together on the prin-
ciple of the Venetian blind, and can be
raised or lowered at will. =
In furnishing the porch the ability to
protect the decorations and furniture
from the weather plays an important
part in their selection. Glass frames
will be found serviceable for this pur-
pose, and if constructed on the principle
Of hothouse frames, they can be built
for a comparatively small amount OF
money. Frames Of this description are
light and can be set on tracks and
pushed from side to side at will, or they
may bet let down into grooves, as are
the windows of the surface cars.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-01
the hand made thing, not only in work

the handmade thing. not only in work
manship, but in spirit. a.4',z% g
To come back to the chandelier: It
never can be banished completely, In
certain rooms it, has it's place. In a
ballroom it provides the brilliant illu-
mination in keeping with the character
of the. ,apartment.493 There are, public
places where the high central light
meets the Z requirements as no other
means Of lighting Gwould. But in the
living room the chandelier should be
avoided. It is anI?alien, and should be
regarded Vas such!ehh. 2&I H., 5e"@ 80.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-12
NEWS OF GREENvILLE.
Willing Workers Entertained By Miss
 Georgia McMnilan.

Georgia McMutlQn.
 Greenville. April 1.-(Special 1.-The beautiful weather yesterday and anti cipation of a delightful afternoon, brought together a large attendance of the Willing Workers and their friends. The occasion was In behalf of the for eign missionary cause, and Miss Geor- gia McMullan, as chairman of the committee, entertained the society. That she was hostess was guarantee of charming afternoon, forthis home is prOverbial for its gracious hospitali- ty. She was assisted in receiving by her sisters, Miss Eula and Kate McMullan. Mrs w. NJ. Blackwelder and Mrs. J. Beeland.
 Some time ago each member of the society was asked to donate silk square of any design and number of pieces accompanying the contribution with as many cents as pieces Of SIX used. The squares were carried Tn yes terday and they were exquisitely de- signed and embroidered, the number on each square varying from three to 31O It was agreed that the member who should use the largest number of pieces should be given the quilt, and Miss Virgie Hinson earned 1t by having the $50 pieces.
 Down the long hall tables containing thimbles. needles. thread and scraps were placed for a progressive sewing bee. which was conducted by Miss Ermd Ellis and Mrs. Baker Gamble. Ihe contest was amusing and when finish ed the prize fell to Mrs. James Hay good When concluded elegant ices and cake were served in the dining room which was daintly decorated III red and green. Those who served were Mrs Huff, Mrs. H. J. Thagard, Misses Huff. Porterfield and Till. In the meat- while the strains of beautiful music
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-12

sum of over Slo,oo0 was quickly raised
 for the purpose of advertising the city | and securing a population of 100000 by 1910. For Selma to sit supinely by q this time, or to let its commercial as- s6ciation die for want of interest. means step in the wrong direction, and in the hope of aropsing the citizenship to the danger, 1t was decided to carry out the plan proposed at previous meet | ing and Tuesday night. April 24th. in lieu of the meeting, smoker will be given.
 Every member of the Association will be expected to participate, If he de- sires. upon the payment of an assess ment of so much a plate. presumably about s1 or $1.50. Each member. upon the payment of the same assessment. can invite as many friends as he chooses A limit will be set after which no further applications for seats will be received
 Just where the smoker will be held
 and the hour. are left with the commit
 tee appointed last night, which is com
 posed of R. E. L. Mel. Thomas Bender
 and Claude E. Suttles. It is proposed
 to arrange a program for the evenings
 discussion, including paper on the
 freight bureau and other matters of
 vital interest to Selma. It is not to be
 an evening for oratory, but for bus ness discussion of matters that will be
 Of benefit to Selma.
 The committee will call upon mem-
 bers of the association at an early date
 to ascertain If they desire to attend
 and whether they will bring non -mem-
 bers so as to get them interested in
 the work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-12

delighted all, Miss Carrie Knight, Mrs. J. l.. Womack and Mrs. Gamble contri- buting this pleasure. Rebecca's well, too. gave its quota of pleasure. Mrs. Hunter dispensing ice cold lemonade from an ivy covered we'll which was limitless in it's cooling beverage
 The proceeds from the silk quilt was $46, which will be neat addition to the missionary fund.
 Prof. P. w. Hodges left yesterday for Birmingham to attend the Alabama Educational Association which convenes in that city tomorrow.
 Nearly all the facultyfof the public school will go this afternoon, Misses Conelia Simpson. Jessie Coleman, Manic Shivers. Mary Scales. Ailene Steiner, Mittie Wright and Prof c. B. Gamble
 Easter services will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church next Sun day evening. The rector. Rev. H. T. Walden, will fill his regular appoint ment at Evergreen that morning re- turning in the afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-12
LIMESTONE COMMITTEE.
Orders a Primary For May 2s or NJ

oAuCFS UT udJ &O UT unAy
 Athens. April 11.-(speciaL)-By the action of the Democratic executive committee, Limestone will hold two primary elections. one for the selec- ton of county officers. which will be held either Mayor 26 or May 2S, the date to be determined upon by the &C., ton of the congressional race in this district. The congressional committee decided on May 2S. In the event Judge Richardson had opposition, and in case he did not. there will be no primary for congressman. The county commit tee today decided that in the event of congressional primary there will be a county primary held on that date, but If there was no primary for congress men, the county primary would be held May 26 for the purpose of nomi- hating all county officers for this coun- ty.
 The officers to be nominated at this primary are a State senator, this being Limestone5s time to name the senator. and a representative in the lower house. a sheriff and county cotton weigher. There are a number candi- dates for sheriff. seven in all. only one candidate for county cotton weigher and three for the senate, with no announced candidate for the lower house, as yet. Those announced for the senate are B. NJ. Sowell, w. N. Hayes. both of whom have had the honor, and Hon. William NJ. Hundley, a leading lawyer and q man of much popularity.
 The vote in the committee stood six teen to six in favor of an early pri- mary.
 News of the death of Dr. N. D.. richardson. a native of Athens and one of the most distinguished young pro- fessional men that ever left here. has been received. He died Monday in san Francisco, where he had been sta tioncd as a member of the government quarantine service for the past three wears. He was united in marriage two weeks ago to one of the most popular young women of the Pacific slope He was a nephew of Hon. William Rich ardson. member of congress from this district.
 The grand jury for the spring term of the circuit court has adjourned after returning twenty-five true bills. The January grand jury returned only ten bills the smallest number ever return ed by any grand jury in this county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-12
CIVIL DOCKET COMPLETED.
Court at CoIumbiana Adjourna to Meet
 Again Next Monday.

Columbiana. April 11.--(Special)-- The civil business of the Circuit Court was completed this morning and Court adjourned to meet next Monday morn ing at 10 o'clock when the criminal docket will be taken up The grand jury made its final report today and was discharged. Judge Aston left on southbound train for his home.
 Lieutenant Governor R. NJ Cunning ham will speak in the court house here next Tuesday. April 17th, at II o'clock. A large crowd Is expected to hear him. Circulars advertising the speaking have been sent out all over the county and besides, 1t is the second day of the court. which alone will bring s large number of persons.
 Work on the farms Is being rapid ly pushed since the good weather set in.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-12
Little Enthusiasm For Conner Or Cum.
 ningham In Houston.

nfngham In Houston.
 Dothan, April 11.-(Special )-In Dothan and this county there does not appear to be an extraordinary inter- est in the Alabama gubernatorial race. this fact being largely due. no doubt, to the warm local campaign which is just now beginning. With five can dtdates in the field for sheriff and five for representative. the voters have enough on their minds. Both the cam didates for governor have strong sup port here. and these supporters of each claim that their man will carry Hous- ton county. The Conner supporters as- sert that Mir. Conner will carry the county by an overwhelming majority. but this is seriously doubted by the supporters of Lieutenant Governor Cunningham. who believe that the doc tors vote will show up to be much larger than would at this stage appear. Many of Dr. Cunninghams friends here, some of whom have known him for years and years. are anxious that he should come here and make a speech in the interest of his candidacy. and they express the hope that he will not leave Dothan out of his itinerary.
 Two more formal announcement for the legislature from this county were made yesterday. Both of the gentle men-Dr. H. P. Calhoun of Cottonwood,
 
 were considered to be practically In the race but neither had made formal announcement until yesterday. They are opposed by c. O. Box, of near Dothan. and Prof. Dixie Anderson of Cowarts. Another formal announce ment also came yesterday. c. o. Green saying that he would be in the race for sheriff. This will make the fight for the sheriff's office especially interest ing. The warm local campaign will result. 1t is believed. in a tremendous vote being boiled at the county pri- mary, which has been called for Au- gust 27, all of the candidates having plenty of friends who will work hard for full vote.
 There was a great deal of interest felt in the county teachers institute held at Webb The attendance was large, and several interesting papers and discussions were heard by those present The institute was presided oyer by Howard Griggs. superintendent of the Dothan schools. acting In the absence of County Superintendent DelL who was prevented from being present on account of illness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-12

w W. Woodward, who for some tune mast has been an employe of The Fen sacola News, was arrested last hleh II. ', hy Denutv sheriff Sanders and turned over to the military authorities at Fort Rarrancas as a deserter. It is alleged that Woodward, after serving time Tn a military prison. was dishonoraply discharged from the service atterc wards enlisting under the name ol Einstein. It is said he was then GlVen transportation to Pensacola with lh- structions to join the Eighth Art'lierI pand at Ft Barrancas, but instead ot doing so went to work in d printing of- fice
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-12

Christian Association, for the purpose of explaining and forwarding the work of that organization, closed tonight, af- ter sessions lasting over period Of three days. The local organization has a membership of about 400 and great deal of interest Is manifested in the work in this city. A large crowd att tended each of the meetings of the in- stitute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-12
The Educational Conventions.

Another party of Selmians left this afternoon for Birmingham to attend the opening meeting of the Alabama Educational Association tomorrow. Among those who left this afternoon were Miss Sadie Young, Miss E. R. Young. Miss Annie Creagh, Miss Kate Underwood Miss Buell. and Prof. D. M. Galloway.
 Last night a special coach with thir- ty-seven colored teachers of this sec- ton left over the Southern Railway for Mobile to attend the meeting of the colored branch of the Alabama Educa- ticnal Association.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-12
nrcI,ped to Make statement.

w. A. Blount, Jr., against WhoIn d d rosoiution was passed by the Board or pnblic works at the regular meeting on Monday night, when seen today de ing the matter, It is the general i'm pression that he will ignore the re- quest of the board altogether Tn which case there is considerable speculation as to what action the board VIII take sr oose he again appears before that body in behalf of some client.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-12
Nh CIme To Rnhhara

Troy. April 11.-(Special. )-Persons from China Grove, this county. report hat there is no clue as yet to the burglars who blew open the two safes there, securing between three and four hundred dollars. Three hundred dol lars reward has been offered by the China Grove citizens for the arrest of the guilty persons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-12
Na~p Fire Truck.

Thc new hook and ladder truck pur- obased of an eastern firm some time since. has reached the city and, after being thoroughly tested by Fire Chief picIxer. will be installed in the Gar den Street Truck house and placed in commission The new truck is of the most modern construction and will be a valuable addition to the fire fight ing apparatus of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-12
NEWS OF PENSACOLA
THOMAS J. CHILDERSoN DIES AT
 HOME OF F. R. POU.
Member of the Knights of Honor and of the United Confederate Vet eraps-An Alleged Deserter
 is Arrested.

Pensacola. Fla, April 11.-(Speeialo Thomas J. Childerson, for numoeI ~ years a resident of Warrington, died st the residence of his son-in-law. F. R Pou. at an early hour this morning and was buried in St. Johns cemetery at A.3O o'clock this afternoon. MT. Childerson was a member of the War. rinrton lodge Knights of Honor and or the United Confederate Veterans. For the past year he has been resident of this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-04-12
PREPARE FOR FAIR
SELMA ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES
 ARE AT WORK.
Plans Are On Foot To Make the Fall show One of the Most Suecess- full Ever Held In
 Alabama.
Advertiser Bureau.


 The Executive Committee and the members of the Building Committee of the Central Alabama Fair Association, paid a visit to the race track yesterday afternoon where the fair was held last fall Some time was spent at the park by the men composing these two com- mittees. and the improvements that will be necessary before the holding oH the fair next October were agreed upon. Within the next few weeks the hammers of carpenters will be heard at the park and everything will be in readiness by the time the date for the opening of the fair arrives.
 Last fall the machinery exhibits at the fair were placed under mammoth tent in the western part of the grounds. It was agreed by the building commit tee yesterday that a machinery hall should be erected. This hall will be built upon the site occupied by the tent last fall. and will be amply large to house all of the mechanical Cnd agri- cultural machinery.
 The grand stand at he track will also be enlarged. Several times dur ing the fair last fall it was demonstrat- ed that this stand was not large enough. The work upon this will also be start ed within the next few weeks. Ad- ditional horse show boxes will also be added.
 Just within the enclosure across the race track from the grand stand there will also be a regulation horse show track. This track will be made of tan. bark and will be one of the best ir the Southern fair circuit. The horse show promises to be one of the prin- cipal features of the fair next fall. Many other Improvements are under consideration. All of the committees are working to make the coming fair a grand success, and If the weather man gives good weather during that week. the Central Alabama Fair will be one of the best ever held in the State.