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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
UNDER ITALIAN SKIES
AMERICAN TO MAKE HIS HOME
 IN FAMOUS PALMIERI VILLA.
New Yorker Whose Love of Art and Art Treasures Leads Him to Sum- mer in Historic and Beautiful
 Spot Near Florence.

Another American has yielded to parted with good pile of American dollars that he may have the privi- Ilege of calling an Italian villa home. A New Yorker by the name of James w Ellsworth has rented for the sum- mer the famous villa Palmieri, near Florence, Italy, where he will have an opportunity of indulging his de- sire for the study of art and art .treasures-wit the hope. probably, of further enriching his collections in his New York mansion. Among the fine paintings in his gallery there are 8 large number by Inness,- in fact he has one of the most complete collec- itions of the works of this artist in this country
 The villa which Mir Ellsworth has secured is one of the most beautiful as well as one of the most historic in Italy. It stands above the River Men sola, near Settignano, a short dis ,tance below Villa Boccaccio, where the author of the "Decameron" lived and is supposed to have been born. In fact, many of the stories related in this famous book are supposed to have been told in the Villa Palmieri, Ito which the little coterie of story tellers moved after having spent some of their time at Villa Poggio Gherardo, their first stopping place after they had fled from plague stricken Flor ence. The Villa Palmieri dates back to 1886, if not earlier, and at the time of Boccaccio's writing the villa be- longed to Cioni de Fini. Soon after ward he sold it to the Tolomei, who in turn sold it to Matted Palmieri, and it was a descendant of the latter who had the place partially rebuilt in 1870 and named it after himself.
 During the last two centuries the villa has been a great favorite, with the English people visiting that part of Itally. In 1776 Lord Cowper and his beautiful young wife visited the place, and they were so taken with it's beauty that they made it their home From then on it became place of in- lterest to Britons, and many were the brilliant social functions given in its spacious halls, From the year 1924 1t was occupied by an eccentric wom- an, Miss Mary Farhill, who, after liv- ing in it for thirty years, left it to the Grand Duchess Marie Antoinette de Bourbon. In 1874 it passed into the hands of Lord Crawford, in whose family it has since remained. Sev- eral times the villa was lent by Lady Crawford to Queen Victoria, and it has been the scene of many latter day social affairs.
 The villa has had many fine statues and paintings in and around it, some of them by old masters. One of the latter, which has since found its way
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
TIMBER HAS MANY USES.
Value of Standing Wood That Has
 Been Through Flames.

The traveller who has wondered why some use is not made of the timber that has been fire-killed all over the country will be interested to learn that the United States forest service at the University of Washing ton, Seattle, has discovered a means of utilizing this timber, which in the past has largely gone to waste. In testing fire-killed timber-that is, tim Der which had its bark destroyed by fire not severe enough to entirely consume the tree, and which left it standing-it was found to be thorough ly sound and, to all intents and pur- poses. thoroughly seasoned lumber. It was determined that if such lumber is cut within the first year after it is in- jured 1t can be used for any purpose for which the original wood is satis- factory, but if allowed to stand the timber checks so badly that it can not be worked up to advantage. It has also been disclosed by inyestiga- tions undertaken that good railroad ties have been made from timber that in some Instances was killed 50 years ago.-Philadelphia Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
For 2 conundrum Tea.

Some time ago a correspondent asked what to serve at a "cOnundrum tea" This list may yet be of timely assistance:
 1. A survivor Of the flood? (Ham } ?. Women of grit? lSandwiches.l ) 3. A meat that Is not wet? (Dried beefJ
 I. Impertinenee7 Apple sauce.D. :. Springs offerings2 Cwaterl 6. For old maids and bachelors? (Piekles.l
 :. Tabby's party? CCatsup1 g. BOston-s overthrUv7 CTea-D g What all need2 (Bread and but terl
 10 New England-s brains7 Baked beans-D
 IL A young mans sweetheart (Honeyl
 12- An unruly member! CTongueJ 13 Saharaz tDessertl IT. What printers hateg CPieD IS. What I do when hurt? Qce eresnl
 This can De used at church affair serving "a Ia ezrte.- charging a small sum for each article
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
Denim Luneheon Sets.

While you have time this summer, make one of those pretty denim luncheon sets for the table. Take the art denim in the plain colors. such as pale blue. yellow. rose or even violet. and cut first centcrplece. fringing the edges on all four sides an inch or more as desired Then make six plate doilies. fringing in like manner, and half dozen smaller ones for tumblers. The effect of these sets on a dark oak or mission dining table is decidedly pretty. and particularly effective where delft blue dishes are used on the pale blue set. gold banded dishes on the yellow sets. and the pink on the rose or violet sets Trim the table with wild flowers or any fresh spring blossoms. and your table will have a new charm. Denim easily can be washed and ironed and is SO mex pensive that these luncheon sets should be found in every house. They are a great saving on the linen and are useful where children are seated at table.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
Forum. Teller, alund.r.

That fortune-telIer got all mixed up on my husbands" said she. as they left the tent. He said had had two; then he wouldn't say would have three I thought that was mean of him. Instead. he kept on saying what a nice husband I had nov, what a fine man he vas and all that idiocy. Why. my husband is the meanest little brute that ever lived I haven't laid eyes on him for two years Nov. why do you suppose the fortune teller kept on saying he vas such a nice husbandT- she demanded That's easy. said he He thought I vzs yeur husband and he'd get to tell my fortune when he had fnished vith youra-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26

into the national gallery in London, is an interesting picture of the As sumption of Our Lady, attributed by yasari to Botticell, though now con sidered a painting of his school. This picture was painted for the Palmieri chapel in San Pietro Maggiore, but the owner of the Villa Palmieri. who was an accomplished scholar and friend of Cosimo de Medici, had given offence to the church by writing q poem which was declared to contain heretical opinions on the subject of angels. The painting therefore, which contained pictures of Matteo Palmieri and his wife. Cosa Serragli, looking up at the angelic faces above them. was denounced by the church, and in order to preserve it it was taken 10 the old scholars villa and walled up. Ii was found there at the beginning of the nineteenth century and sent to the national gallery. The stabs and cuts inflicted on the figures of Pal mieri and his wife by zealots are still visible. Many other art treasures have been found within the walls of the old villa. and in the gardens there are statues of which it would be hard to compute the value.
 The villa. with its present modern Improvements. is a delightful resort in the spring and summer All about a4 e-.r .a balustTades and loggie. and there are high walls overgF0wn with ivy and cy- press. \ fine double stairway with a graceful sweep leads into the flower garden and through the vine covered walls Of this are round openings. each of which frames an exquisite view of the surrounding country. Everywhere among the marbles and the flowers thefe is an air of antiquity and rest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
HINTS FOR THE HOSTESS.
Flowers for Bridge Whist Prizes Is
 New Idea.
No Prizes for Bridge.

A popular hostess, noted for charm ing and unique affairs, has been giving a series of bridge parties with the prize feature eliminated. Instead. she had two vases filled with beautiful flowers on the refreshment table. At the close of the repast the ladies hay ing the two highest scores were awarded the flowers. The same sum was expended for the bouquets, as otherwise would have been spent for prizes and every one was perfectly delighted with the plan. It seemed far less commercial and was alto gether a welcome change to both guests and hostess.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
Always inc PoIitsn.rs

A Germantown woman was not long ago watching a workman as he put up new window fixtures In her house. Don't you think that you have placed those fixtures too high7- asked she, having reference to the curtain rolls last put In place. The workman, a stoIid German. made no reply, but continued to adjust the fixtures. Didn't you hear my questionf- de manded the lady of the house. How dare you be 30 rudeT- Whereupon the German gulped eOnvulsiveIy. and then replied in the gentlest of voices: -I haf ny mouth fnII of schrevs. und could not spheak till I swallow pouss--Harper's Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
orinIn nf PeculIar Nams.

The curious name of the snesthefo -stovaine- Is due to it's discoverer. NJ. Fourneau- N. Fourneau was anxious to perpetuate bis own name in con nection with it. but as the anesthetic was of the nature of cocaine and 10 compound resembling that could bs oontrived out of ~Fonrneau." he trans lated the name into its English equiv aIent of -stove- and added the necs< sary termInation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26

In reply to your first question, the hostess should precede her guests. showing them the way upstairs; In going down the guests may go first. In writing an invitation the name of the place should be written out and neither the word city" nor town" used. The cards of two sisters may be enclosed in one envelope and ad- dressed to the hostess or sent sep arately. To be in strictly good form regrets are not sent on cards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26

If the ceremony is at the house you must write a note expressing your re gret at not being able to witness the ceremony and thank them for being asked Address to the mother of the bride. or you may word your regrets in exactly the same form as the invi- tatiOn- in the third person No reply is required for a church ceremony. nor is a present ever necessary. Do as you feel inclined
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
Regrets for a Weddino.

I am invited to a fashionable wed. ding the last of the month. I do not know the bride personally, but have had intimate business relations with her father. Distance will prevent my attending. What form of regret is proper to send and Is a present neces- saTy? BACHELOR.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
nr,aln sf nrinLina l...l,h.

The too common custom of -drfnN ing healths- had s most curious ori- gin In the days when the Danes lcrd- cd if h England they had very com mon habit of stabbing EngIishmsu Ia the threat when drinking To svoid this viIlainy . man vhsn drinking would request sorae of the kitsrs-hy to bs his pledge. or surety. vhile tab i1s his trzzEht Hence ths e1ztoa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
Mh.t |. IA. rh-rrr

This advertisement appeared in a Swiss paper Hotel in a most pic fnresque site. a distance of a hundred meters from police station. A physi- elan is attached tg the establishment h which an sbandautly supplied American bar presents such atfrzc- lions that very fes customers leave it N their oEn free vin
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
Position of the Hostess,

When taking guests upstairs should the hostess precede or follow them When descending who takes the lead On sending out invitations Is 1t proper to use the word "city" or town" to designate the place where you reside? When sisters send regrets should their cards be enclosed separately or in one envelope? SUBSCRIBER.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
rh. Ten commandments.

If people paid as strict attention to de ten commandments" said Uncle Eben. "as dey pays to de rules of a card game. de piety of dis world would be sumpin' surprisin'"-washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
In. uaIu. of RidleuIe

"A man." said Dr. Johnson. should pass a part of his time with the laughers, by which means anything ridiculous or particular about him might be presented to his view and corrected"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
Sound Advice.

Step out firm and free. Hold your head up high. and be proud of your self You are as good man as any one on the field if you will let yourself be. Think that. and act up to it. Bobby" Abel. in Boys Life"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
The Quality of Mercy.

A little girl drew 6 dog and a cat on her slate and said to her mother: "A cat ought not to have but four legs. but I drew her with six. 90 that she could run away from the dog"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
Eor a Iunior End..unr so.i..,.

Would yOu kindly give us an idea for reception to be given sext month hy the Junior Society of Christian En- dezEOr7 Something in vzy of decorz- ssaa E<axzSzzs szi rss<szkusztS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
Many Failed to Vote.

There are 1s1.1gT persons in the Philippine islands qualified to vote t5oo pesos property qualification1. and of this number only 123.Ss7 voted at the last municipal elections.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
s,in Maintain, r,r.n.

The king of Slam has become Euro peanlred in most respects. but he stiIl maintains a large harem in a special -town.- to which 10 man but himself Is ever admitted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-26
I,bor Ioxt

Many a woman has married a fellow to make a new man of him. znc then. having succeeded. somehow or other shs do,snt care for the lew man
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-24

you by Il. l.. Fulton, who
was in my district years
ago, and who is now the
Democratic candidate for
congress in this district. /
learned to know him when
he was among us, and as my
congressman is Republican,
if you will just elect him ]
will consider myself con-
Structively a citizen of this
district that he may be my
congressman, too, and |
know him so we'll and have
such confidence in him that
| am willing to give you a
written guaranty now that
he will never cast a vote or
make n speech against the
interests of the people os this
state. Ii | had the time to
so, | would like to come
down here and stump his
district for him, and so into
every precinct in his district
and plead his cause, for II
good man sent TO Washing
ton from this district will be
a help to the people who be-
lieve in Democratic princi-
Piles in all the districts of this
nation, and ! feel it an add
ed pleasure and an added
honor that in coming here L
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-24

No. 20 and 7l--32O acres. 100 acres
in cultivation, about 2iO acres tillable
land, balance good grass and pasture
land, one 3 room house, and one / room
house, barn p X &c. S4OO. Ins. This
farm is near Carnegie Okla, in good
locality and will make a fine half Sec
tlon for some one. Price 500 30 per
acre.
No. 9l-l60 acres, 100 acres in cul-
tivation, 155 acres fine tillable upland
smooth, orchard, house 2 rooms, stable
and corn crib, close to school, good well
and wind mill, 40 acres pasture,
chicken house; 6 miles from Ft. Cobb.
Part time or would take a good piece of
Anadarko property in part pay. Price
$1,000 per acre.
No. 96-16O acres valley in cultiva-
tion, 100 to l2O tillable balance pasture,
Broom house, stable, orchard, fenced
and cross fenced, miles of Apache.
Price SO, 200.
No. l05-32O acres, 200 in cultivation
Groom house. good improvements, 4
acres orchard and berries. close to
school and town, fenced and-cross fenc-
ed. viii sell all together or separate
"; can make terms if desired. Price
S22.00 per acre.
No. l0l-Stock Of general merchan-
disc to trade for farm in Caddo county.
This stock Is located in Oberlin, Kan.
invoice about $4,000.
No. lOS-16O acres, So acres in culti-
walton, . acres in alfalfa, 40 acres
good tillable land, room house, hog
lots, stable and granary, close to
school, 81 miles of Verden Okla. Price
S33. per acre.
No. 1O9-160 acres, 12O acres in cult
walton, all tillable, room house, all
fenced and cross fenced, all bottom
land 3 miles of Anadarko, price $1,000.
A good livery barn and teams, doing
fine business, will sell barn and prop
erty with stock or will sell stock and
give lease on property, a fine location
for the right PARTY.
No, 117--l7O acres, 50 acres in cul-
tivation, all tillable land, some clover
and timothy, a room house, orchard,
fine neighbothood, close to school. Will
take a residence property in Norman
Okla, for part payment on this farm.
Price S37 per acre.
No. 12l-I6O acres, 70 acres in cul-
tivation about 40 acres in bottom or
valley land, 40 acres good tillable land
balance good grass and some timber,
house l6 X 26 and II X 16. three rooms
and closet, lathed and plastered, good
well pump and running water, good
orchard, close to school, 8 miles to
Apache, price $4,000
No. 122-16O acres, 100 acres in cul-
tivation, so acres of bottom land, 12O
acres of first class tillabe land, good
house, fine water, bearing orchard,
hog pasture, miles to railroad town.
Price $4,000.
Fine residence lots in the new ad-
dition for sale by
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-24
DRISKELL, THE LAND 6 LOAN MAN
Bargain In Good eJarn1S e9or Zine Home
Or As An hvestr1ent.
Best of Terms on Farm Loans. VIII Pay You to See
6We Before Closing Loan or Write Your
Needs; VIII DO the Rest

From the list below anyone wanting
a good home can certainly be pleased.
These are only a few samples of what
| have. If you do not see what you
are looking for here, call at my Office,
four doors west Of the postofiice or
write G. D. Driskell, the Land and
Loan Man. Anadarko, Okla.
This list subject to change at any
me.
No. 1-1G0 acres, SO acres in cultiva-
tion, 13J acres tillable, upland, some
timber, house IL X p rooms, good
well fine water, barn for 4 horses, cell
lar, young orchard mile to school,
two and a half miles of railroad town.
SIS. per acre, or 50, 400 for the l60
acres. Can make terms on part time
if desired. This is a bargain at the
price.
No. $50 acres, 100 acres in culti-
walton, $50 acres tilable 35 acres
fenced in pasture, house II X % with
two rooms, good well, milk house,
Stable and granary, 1Omiles of Apache,
R. f. d. and telephone line price S22
per acre.
No. % acres bottom land near
Verden Okla. House % X 30 / rooms
with porches, cave, fine well, barn, corn
crib, smoke house, fine young orchard.
20 acres in cultivation, price S35 per
acre.
No. 4-l60 acres 81 miles of Ft. Cobb,
smooth upland, no timber, lao acres in
cultivation, one room house, fine we'll,
close to school, small orchard, price
S3Oper acre.
No. 7-l6O acres, roomed house, so
acres fenced in pasture, 20 acres in
cultivation, balance in grass, $50 acres
tillable, upland, about acres timber
and hog pasture, AZ miles of Ft. Cobb.
S22.5 per acre.
No. S-16O acres, I2O acres good til
liable land, no timber, balance good
pasture and grass, 3Oto 40 acres broke,
small house, near country store and
p. o. about II miles Of Carnegie. Price
$3.50 per acre.
No. 63-16O acres. go acres in culti-
walton, 20 acres fenced npasture, about
so acres of valley or bottom land,
house "A X24 8rooms on r. r. d. and
telephone in house, granary and corn
crib good well and windmill, cave,
plenty of wood for fuel, close to school,
miles of Cement, 10 miles of Ana
darko, can give terms on part of pur-
chase price. Price $26.25 per acre.
No. 78-School Lease, 100 acres school
land, house IA X "a, 4 rooms, cave,
well of good water, barn for 3 horses,
100 acres in cultivation, 30 acres fenced
in pasture, 6 miles of Ft. Cobb price
$500.
No. 79-16O acres, 6J acres under
plow, can cultivate 100 acres part
valley or bottom, a splendid house cost
about $1,000. Price $3.50 per acre.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-24

Will Turner spent Sunday with
his parents in the city, returning
to I'll Reno this morning.
Grandfather Havens, left this
morning for Carthage, Mo-, call
ed to the bedside OF a brother.
Mrs. Dolby Cleveland and
caughter returned to their home
in Chiokasha Saturday evening
after visiting with her parents in
this city.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-24

The greatest satisfaction ia
always obtained from the best Of
anything. This is particularly
true of laundry work. If you
appreciate the truth of these
statements you will most certainly
send your washing to the Ana
darko Steam Laundry. Phone
No. 30. % n
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-24
DGSN-O
y Hot Weather Stories
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On Troop Train
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On A Troop Train

udu lolJ tle JulllOI OlllCNI III
charge. And the junior officer
was now in charge, and sat idly
thoughtful. These strikers, who
we're they to defy the law? In q
a few hours, if the train was not
ditched before reaching its des'
tination, the company would be
in the midst of armed and hostile
men, and possibly engaged in a
deadly encounter. He took up
the heavy service sword that he
had unbuckled and thrown aside,
and drew it from its sheath, How
would it feel to use it upon a man
and could he in cold blood
thrust it into the body Of one
against whom he felt no anger?
But the lieutenant's thoughts
did not long dwell upon these
matters; he rather went back in
mind upon the occurrences of
yesterday morning-for the night
was far spent. Their noticefrom
the commanding officer was
of the shortest, giving time bare
ly to notify the men. But the
captain had excused him from
marching down to the depot with
the company which permitted BIN
to go by home for a moment
and then to another house.
lie recalled that they had part
cd in anger the night before. He
had not tried to be pleasant in
response to her cutting sarcasms,
and a something that each Of
them knew to be a possibility
had come to a definite end. Yet
he walked two blocks out Of
the direct way to the depot in
order to pass by her house, hop
ing to have glimpse of her, if
only as he went by.
He found her he had known
as he walked along that ne would
find her; she WAS waiting for him
at the gate. AS he came up she
threw it open and spoke his
name. Then he saw how it was
with her. and took her in his
arms, He remembered with a
little quiver in his breast that he
had kissed her there and how
she said over and over.-'vou
must come back--you must come
back to me"-before he put her
away,
And now-but glancing through
the open window, he saw the
lights of city in the distance,
and in one spot the yellow wager
as of buildings burning. Thrust
ing the sword home in it's sheath,
he buckled the belt about him,
and touched the sleeping first
lieutenant with his foot. For
from thenceforward his thoughts
were engaged otherwise than in
musing.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-24

There has been placed in my
hands a smoothe prairie farm
that is located in a good farming
country, that will be offered for
sale at bargin. This farm is a
snap. For further particulars
write or call on G.. ]. Scheetz,
Anadarko, Okla. III If