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New-York tribune., 1907-12-15

ali things and il is only during the last OF
years that pictorial art in. general has made for
ward strides. that any substantial encourage
ment has been offered 10 native artists. Pictures.
whether paintings engravings or prints appeal d.
silent companions who recall pleasant memories.
stimulate our amhitions or participate In our sor-
rows. Pictures should express a definite meaning
Thev are according to their subject the epics or
".
the spirit of our thoughts and dreams. An un-
of the beautiful among us lies in the popularity OF
the highest class Of carbon prints. which never
fade such AS are made for instance bv Braun
Clement & Co, at their famous factory at Dornach.
in Alsace. which IS, by the way. the largest in
photographic industry began to make faithful and
artistic copies of ancient and modern masters in
1640 His sons and successors have still further de-
They not only have created wonderful industrial
establishment. but also rendered great service
the artistic world by popuarzing art in its best
expressions, and by placing within the reach of all
the gems of the great galleries Of the world and
private collections. which few Of could admire
in person. Furthermore, this Photographic process
reproduces most faithfully the spirit of the subject.
which is not always attained in painted copy.
account of the constant tendency of the copyist
inject INTO the work his own individuality. The
negatives, of which there 1o00oO are never
retouched or improved bat accurate rep
resentation OF the originals of these over 5000
are modern subjects. with some reproductions of
archltecture and sculpture Artists and students
have also benefited by this process and they fire.
quently utilize the Paris galleries as a pictorial
library. Mr.. Stierlin the manager of their Fifth
galleries. showed the writer print from the
largest photographers plate ever made. measuring
s6 by 81 inches and explained how the prints of
famous masters OF all epochs are arranged by cQun
tries and grouped according to the galleries. sthat
favorite painting There is also special catalogue
of old masters. alphabetically arranged by names
such works held in this country. Mr. Adoph
Braun. Jr, accompanied by operator. visited
TO make copies of the most famous paintings in
the Metropolitan Museum Of Art, in this city the
in Chicago and In several private galleries These
copies are CLASSIFIED In their special American cata
New-York tribune., 1907-12-15

lar demand for such designs rs concernea isnlated
successes however, in the new ar roGes and
examnIe peing a beautiful design OF pnh nntaton
dar, Preen ribbon bands, with S0lu -, axcII,-
and an embossed dotted edge. rms Is an enertv eH
s;ve design very much admired. anu lile p.utf,S to
of Theodore Haviland. of Limoges SUI E,ro,,s tea
Marshall Field K Co. for use IN tHeii o,1t of
room in Chicago This Limoges conceLh. order
that French china famous the Wo.iu oo,;s+io ceTa-
he suitab represented arranged an az e. IoiIis
mic exhibit in the French Bulidhg dC ~ ~.on,iIiarize
worlds Fair It was done puIeiy ~ ia aIIanca of
the general public with the artlstlc ha1 been
french china in this country Where 1t .no,, the
appreciated for years by connolsseuIs ..En,I7,re
ieces worthy of mention the famous ~,
dinner set of Royal Sevres blue WIN iu r,,station
ncr1Isted gold borders and relief Gold my bo nrac-
valued at 81 500 Mr.. William J. Brlges Wo HoIts Il,
ticalIv controls the Theodore HaVliand a,s set
this country showed the writer inns i,Uor,ers
and oil at the Murray street he<iA n,lsitv
where the St Louis exhibit was also seeh- @biS
has always been an enthusiastlc pdtL.pn ,.de sor
ware and there are specimens or q Sc. ';, u; nh;ts
the Dowager Queen Margheritaj OF ItaIy LII a red
china of pure Louis XVI style with the t uSl ,,ae
orIe of Ssvoy cleaning thereon; also a set nlaue 1
for Queen Maria Pia of Portugal IN WI "niee .1aJon
rated china. with an undergaze or sItcu - +he
showing the white reliefS of the silap' f,u tI,e
gold monogram; a crescent marked 50 T. ,se-
Sultan of Turkey: one for the HohenzoheIh. oi
WiIliams famous Yacht and various ot
mems equally beautiful. Among them ~ I-ntnar vi
sor,,fc. ~ china made especially for h ing fuWI
IN London and one made for AlnodsSs..uotc Sea
serand of the Washington embassy IN 1Soncb
blue and gold. with the monogram OF inc ri
Rar,r1i Iic centre,
New-York tribune., 1907-12-15

sble handle the object in perfect safety. Later
the superduous paraffln was carefully picked and
scraped away with delicate instruments.
Senbtes found buried in the cemetery cover
ing the western part OF a small plateau which
stands the Pyramid Temple of Amenemhat I, upon
which the Metropolitan Museums Egyptian expe-
dition has been concentrating its energies since the
beginning OF it's exploration work Most of the
other tombs in the cemetery had been plundered
and despoiled at some time in the past, but that
of Senbtes appeared to have escaped this fate. At
the bottom Of deep shaft filed with large. rough
blocks of stone, the Investigators gained entrance
a large Offering chamber upon the west side
Within this again, upon the north side. they an
tered a narrow burial chamber containing the ccf-
fin. and in niche beside it, upon the right was a
box containing the canopic Jars
New-York tribune., 1907-12-15
OLD SCHOOL FARMERS.

1T is astonishing what faith the old school
farmer used to put in his almanac" said a farmer
of the new school, graduate OF an agricultural
college.
INV father was an old school farmer, and in
June he would consult his almanac to see IL We
were going 10 have clear Christmas. What
though the almanac usually went back him Z?
Sometimes it's predictions true. and ono ac-
curate prophecy counterbalanced in my father 8
mind fifty miscues
"Once crossed the ocean with the old man. We
sat at the captains table. and the first night out
my father, laying down his spoon. said anxiousIy:
t Captain hev ye got almanac on boards?
No the captain answered.
1.-The old man frowned and shook his head.
Then. by gosh he said, well Jest hev to take
the weather she comes Los Angeles Times.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-15
RICH END RARE GEMS.

Rare gems, fascinating for their briliancy.
artistic setting and arrangement. are among those
delightful gifts which thoughts turn at this
season Of the year. Precious stones according
The prevailing fashion have from ancient
modern times held the preference in The matter Of
lnent for such purposes and the appreciation in
been in proportion nations progress and
culture and Indicative OF national taste. The ro-
and history of the world repete with
alusions to gems before and since the days that
of pearls Few, especially women. in whom the
privilege of personal adornment is really in
herent right, can resist the appeals of gems and
artistic iewelry 10 the innate love of the beautiful
chase of high grade gems and valuable jewelry is
rerftabe investment The appreciation of gem
rarkabie Diamonds have steadiiy increased in
e nz e over 100 r cent 9 aaI nTw ns
emeraids have also doubled IN value during the
iToduction from abroad has added to the nations
ss ~ an & 5ic 9a S,m 6bs Nsrg we eH egn5e 5
turn 10 dust The palatial warerooms of the deal
Which n eonsi and surppss the erstWhiie more sple
did European shops both IN the quality nIy OF their
wondrously attractive just now, and = are wei
riosn diamonds, iustTous Oriental pearls pigeon
blood rubies from Burmah. lovely Arizona tur-
IN iss sb%sss OF these many combse with
each other in rings. bracelets. necklaces or pen;
seorning any nseretrieious effects and challenging
az na q IL x9ie IN his Wanderngs was fase
mated by a Ia vallere" in the Showcases of
oidrinne New Yorkers Will remember successors
the famous house of Randel. Baremore & Bill
lings the pioneer diamond house of America, es-
tabished In 1s4o The La Valliere referred 10
consists of two wonderful Oriental pearls, abso-
lUtely perfect. respectively black and white. in
modern French style of mounting IL is valued at
$1,000 Mr Billings whose extensive wholesale busi-
with Offices in London, Paris and Amsterdam.
s s ot
creations IN gems. in necklaces. pendants and
brooches. Remarkable among them is q necklace
IN blue diamonds. exceedingly rare. from the
famous Premiere mine OF South Africa Another
necklace, of exquisite pearls and perfect diamonds.
artistcslly set, price-msrked at $500. Lovers
Of dainty things go into ecetasies a Louis XVI
pendant and bracelets. II is in gold and enamel
the gold hand carved. and set with diamonds and
copied from medallion at Versailles. There
also curious, odd shaped emerald rings, set in
The most recent Partisan mode Space forbids de-
tails Of all the many unique ornaments
here. 1t is all IN harmony with the selections de-
scribed and adds force 10 the contention which
discriminating buyers have followed this year that
gifts be valued should be tnvestments as we'll as
ORR o decorative
New-York tribune., 1907-12-15
THE HIGHLY PRIZED WHIP

This instrument OF torture which rsser,n,. :.
cat-o'-nine-tails as much as it does anything cc-
paratfvely modern. consists of wooden bo,ar
having at end a sharp angular hoos -
which depend three fails. These are s.cL -
up of long wooden ends. above which to the -.
OF union with the whip stock are rows q, -,
but sharp edged beads of carnelian and b1ne 80,
pottery. Midway of each strand Is evltnd-s,.,
head of blue pottery. These. like the beads 80
ringed with gold This used It Is srDno,ss
d badge of office. and not for actual vrair.
Beneath the shawls and slaves the inveS,f.a,~t
came upon third or inner coffin or ratbsr -
remains Of it. for il had been made OF so,t roo.
and had rotted away. much So indeed tnss ~
best which could be done was to take r,aasrs
ments and notes its construction and schas
OF 0-namentation. This third coffin had 49,
shaped TO the human form and finished in slabn-
rate design Inside il had been treated tn n r.
wash OF pitch and outside covered with Isy.r
of cloth. in turn covered with plaster overaia ,r,
gold leaf. There was face mask built I'M =.
thicker plaster having eyes OF inIaid aIabastor -
obSididn. which had been set IN silver frames !
panel % caruelian and glaze beads had been ..
into the plaster at the neck and there were r,r
Curls done in blue paste, with carneIian disk =,
the end ef each curl Stout bronze pins ana
catches had held the TO the rest Of the cof,
and the whole was laid its side with the fac.
toward the eye panels Of the outer coffin.
Inside this inner eofin resting upon It's left side
in thick layer Of pitch. the searchers came upon
all that remained OF Senbtes- The body had bae,
wrapped about IN several thcknesses of cloth tho
innermost OF all being a shawl OF such extra
ordinarily fine texture TO average 50 bv "A
threads to the centimetre. Shawls and bandazss
wrapped alternately made up the outer coverings
and the legs and arms were wrapped separately
The body lay with the head 10 the north and tbs
face TO the east. Ii was comparatively well nre-
served and showed traces OF mummifcation a fac,
regarded Of great Importance by Mr. Lythgos
who says that. although IL has been generally sc-
cepted probable that partial raurnmihcatteuL
at any rate. was practised early as the twelfth
dynasty. even earlier il is unusual 70 find mora
than the bare skeleton. and until this year thers
has been definitely recorded Ease OF pre-
eighteenth dynasty muumifcaron.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-15
BURIED IN THREE COFFINs.

Senbtes had been buried In fewer than three
collins. and they lay at the west side of the burial
chamber, close to the western wall. The body had
been pushed in on two poles. portions of which
still projected from beneath. In the space between
the coffin and the east wall a long, narrow
box, containing macehead of quartz crystal. re-
mains OF two or three wooden slaves. and two
small wooden boxes constructed in the form of
shrines These contained nothing but bundles of
decayed cloth. In the canopic niche which
cut in the east wall of the inner burial chamber
was wooden box containing the canopic vases.
which In turn contained substances which as
sumed to have been the internal organs of the
New-York tribune., 1907-12-15
A FRUITFUL EXPEDITION.

T. ia now less than year since the 2 eA2ea.Is- -.
organized TO carry on excavations IN Essp sps.ssion
half of the museum began WORK. on . 49,. ,vrs-
sa,as ., Iisht These pyramids both of which aa ns
fro the Middle Empire are the southern na,h
Of the pyramid field about thiryvs mSr ,r,hsr to
OF cairo. The pyramid of Medim Is SUI, are the
the south and just above on the nolsa' 'rvrarnids
Dashir and Sakksra groups of tne -, -. that be-
the most northeriy has been ,ns twelfth dy-
naa' ,onsnS and the other as that Of his sons anu
cessor Usertesen l.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-15
AMERICAN ART IN TAPESTRY.

Americans have been somewhat neglectfuI toward
tapestry in their notable artistic development and in
their search for the beautiful Tapestry in its vari-
Gus forms has played an important part in the ar
fstic inspiration OF every epoch of civilization from
the days when Egypt ruled 10 the French revival
Of the art In the eighteenth century. A writer on
the subject has practically described tapestry the
walls that have ears and history tells how
Agyippins behind tapestry listened and took part
New-York tribune., 1907-12-15
INCORRIGIBLE.

In a certain school of Washington there was one
lad who would persist in saying have WENT
One day the teacher kept him in" saying:
while L out of the room you may write have
gone fifty times"
When the pedagogue returned he found that the
boy had dutifully performed the task, having writ
ten have gone fifty times. On the other side
of the paper. however, this message from the
absent one:
II have went. JOHN WHITE"
-Harpers Weekly.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-15
DECORATIVE MARBLES AND STONE.

Half way down the staircase which leads rom
the Fourth avenue entrance or the Metropolitan
40, r,,,,Idnr 10 the subway one Is rather startled
nv stumbling against Raffaello Battellis most In
teresting exhibit: of statuary. garden marbles and
interior decorations in stone made at Ffetrasanta
Italv by this ~ptor THE lover Of such Things
which are worthy of mention account OF their
ar,s,ic beauty will find here faithful replicas OF
well known statues, soms splendid antiques and
New-York tribune., 1907-12-15

ton That the national artistic spirit Is not yet
fuIrv deyeloped is however true a question merely
OF time but the increasing popularity of copies OF
the pictures and drawings of the great masters
used TO adorn even the humbest of homes. would
point favorahly toward a stjll greater awakening
and understanding. Foreigners complain of the
lack of an artistic atmospher" among us. Special
conditions have directed the national energies
toward the building Up of great nation above
New-York tribune., 1907-12-15

variety OF carved Carrara marble fountains. flower
vases. hall tables and pedestals. Some of these
pieces, which orders cancelled by prominent
architects and individuals during the financial de-
preston, will be sold by special auction at the
Knickerbocker Art Galleries on the nth instant.
an item of TO connosSeurs and admirers of
forTn q decoration.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-15
A LITTLE AMBIGUOUS.

orrv "a hear of your motor &C acoE EroShins
ShsnSS s,a,ie s9fey MotoristDoh. 10 thanks; n'
F.xpect to live through many nSee naS Opiu1oA
She-Oh. but trust not--A'
New-York tribune., 1907-12-15
ART IN CARBON PRINTS.

can no longer be truthfully said that IN this
country pictorial art does not with apprecia-
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-05-01
THE PRIZES
OF LIFE

go to the bold. the daring, the
investor where they belong.
Those who seek certainties are
always poor. No man ever got
rich or even we'll fixed who only
works for wages. The working
class takes the least chances, yet
that class hes ever neighbored
with poverty. The wage Garner
gets all he expects-all he asks.
his wages. He is always poor.
Wake up take a chance. Make
a run for the prizes of life. In.
vest and let your dollars work for
you. Invest in lots in a good
town; in your own town in Ana
darko. You cannot fail to make
money. Let nothing prevent you
from buying one or more lots in
the Otto Wells Addition to Ana
darko. Dollars will brig you
tens; tens will bring you hun
dreds, and hundreds will bring
you thousands. 1t is rare op-
portunity. Auction sale of these
lots on Wednesday and Thursday.
May Sth and 9th, right on the
ground.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-05-01
District Court Proceedings

Territory vs Adolph Arispi
forgery guilty not sentenced.
Territory VS. j M Youngblood
assault dismissed.
Territory vs W D Carleton
larceny defendant absent bond
forfeited.
Territory VS. VIM Tlnsley as
sault swore judge off bench.
Territory VS. James Mead as
sault not guilty.
Territory VS. Sam Robinson
continued for term.
Territory vs Cesrles Sternmertz
dismissed.
Territory vs Thomas Hinden
dismissed.
Territory vs. S A Stephenson
dismissed.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-05-01
parnlna Machine.

A darning machine. one which viii
In ten minutes cover hole that an IN
dustrious woman could hardly I'LL in
an hour, is a recently invented piece OF
labor saving apparatus.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-05-01
Cheese Eatal to Many.

An English coroner remarked re-
Gently at an inquest that 1t was
strange what a large number of peo-
pie died suddenly Nftef eating cheesA
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-05-01
S48 P A Doyle supt p C
$40 p A Doyle supt r G. b
$50 w G Ristine livery

The county report for quarter ending March 3s
1907, presented and approved.
On motion board adjourned to meet April 4th at O'Clock
The board met this 4h day of April 1907 at O'Clock
All members of the board present
The resignation Breckenridge of Caddo
ship presented and accepted and H E. Uch appointed to fill
vacancy.
On motion the board adjourned meet April 22nd 1907 at
o'clock a.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals for the work and material required in the proposed al- terations to the roof of the City Hall building. in the city of Waterbury. in accordance with plans and specifica- tions prepared by Freney & Jackson. architects. at whose office. No 5l Leavenworth street. said plans and specifications may be seen. will be received by the undersigned com mittee. from the Board of Commits sioners of Public Works. at the offlce of the City Clerk. City Hall building. until o'clock D. m.. Tuesday. May z. 1s07.
 A certified check for five per centum t5FD of the amount of the proposal. made payable to the order of the Comptroller of the city of Wa terbury. must accompany each pro- posal. as a guaranty that the sue cessful bidder will enter into a con- tract. according to the terms of his proposal. within five days after the award is made to him.
 The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 Dated at Waterbury. Conn, this 18th day of April. 1907.
 By order of
 JOSEPH s. NELL.
 THOMAS B. WALKER.
 EDWARD J. FINN, Committee from the Board Of Public Works.
 By WILLIAM II. SANDLAND. f-25-z City Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
ASHES SAVE TON OF COAL.
Danbury Engineer Enthusiastic Owe,
 the New Formula.

Danbury. April 25.-A great many Danbury people are experimenting with the now famous ''cobbler's for mula" for the burning of coal ashes in the place of pure coal. and aiiaost uniformly with satisfactory results. The first factory where the compound of ashes and coal has been used in a large factory boiler Is in the GrceEi Soft Hat Manufacturing company's shop. One boiler of csgity-hoTSe power was run eight and onehalf hours yesterday hy the use of 40o pounds of ashes inst as they came out of the ash box under the lrate mixed with SsD pounds of soft coal. and wet with the solution of salt and oxalic acid.
 The engineer of the factory. Ernest n. Heuser. says that this fuel saved the factory not less than a ton of coal yesterday in that one boiler. l-e- sides which it kept the steam up bet ter. and to such a pressure that less coal was r,-quirel in the other lspiIe- He fs enthusiastic over the succe<s of his experiment and Is keeping an ac- curste record of the results.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
TIMELY TOPICS.

Read Mailhiot's ad tonight for bar gains in negligee shirts. Several diff ferent styles at 50c.
 Scotch fiannels for waists at 19c yard. Misses coats, handsomely trimmed for S2.49. at Miller & Peck's.
 Get some of those fibre chair seats at Harding's. They will make your chair last long time.
 Whether you use the new fuel or not Browns charcoal will he good thing in the house.
 Frank the shoeman has new line of colored Oxfords. Perfect nt, 9Sc to $4.
 The Model market is selling choice haddock at 3c pound, cod steak. three pounds for Poe.
 Mnhon is showing q large assort- ment of suitings. All the new shades of brown.
 Carter X Jenks have seven room house near Columbia boulevard for sale at bargain.
 Look over the list of toilet articles Reid X Hughes offer to patrons to- night.
 The Woodruff Grocery Co is stIll giving stereopticon and twelve views with Pettijohn's breakfast food.
 Housekeepers' day tomorrow at Currans. Neckwear sale at three for JOc is still on.
 When you wear an Emerson shoe you are sure of good thing. ]. G. Jackie & Son sell them.
 Untrimmed made hats can be pur- chased at A. F. Cowles' millinery store for $1. !. two stores and several tenements for sale. Other good bargains.
 All the new styles in waists at specially low prices at Star Cloak store. South Main street.
 If your watch or jeweIry need re- pairing take it to Frank Becton's Jewelry store.
 The Trott Baking Go would like to have you look over the line of dairty goods they make.
 Jones. Morgan & Co have carloads of high grade trunks and bags in preparation for summer travel.
 The Connecticut Boot & Shoe Co have ladies' London toe oxfcris. pat ent and vici at s2-J0 and <3.io.
 wilIetts & Miller have a good busi- ness block paying 10 per cent for sale
 Spring clothing at the cash store of Upson- Singleton < Co.'S Is the latest style goods at low prices
 Grieve- Bisset q Holland have a line of ladies' suits There are some fine values In the lot.
 ]. R. Mullings ( Son have the best hats that are made The straw without . flaw. by BIum c Koch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-25
f6O7.10O7.

Three hundred years of American progress is typified by the James town exposition now on at Norfolk. Va. Hampton Roads is historic ground. The exposition is a splendid creation of architectural design and natural beauty. The New York Sun day World has had series of expo sition paintings made and will give a plate paper reproduction of one paint ing each week. These pictures are fine art supplements. 10Nl5 inches. A,d suitable for framing or otherwise . eserving.