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The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03
HOMElY GOSSIP.
A Duel About Cooks.

- bueN Hpout SOONes
II may be a source of pride TO the
cook TO know that the first duel ever
fought in America was about her. The
subject of dispute was the compare
tive ability of the kitchens OF the two
men TO provide good healthy rations."
The fame of their respective estab-
1ishments was the point at issue; the
result is thus described In a pamphlet
issued at Plymouth, June IS, 1921:
The Offence Is the first Duel fought
in New England upon a Challenge at
Single Combat, with Sword and Dag
ger between Servants OF Mr.. Hopkin.
son. Both being wounded-the m in
the Hand. the Other in the Thigh,
both are Judged by the Company "a
Lave the Head and Feet tied together
and TO lie without Meat or Drink for
twenty-four Hours-which at their
Masters humble Request upon Prom
Use of better Carriage. They are re-
leased by the Governor"
Coffee should be rather finely
ground. 1t takes much more of the
coffee for a good cup when ground
coarse than when used in small par
ticles. II should be about the grain OF
granulated sugar II we would get the
best results from the least coffee.
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entrance, but they are all need
ed in such u house. YOU may he sure
each one will be used frequently.
The side porch opening from the
kitchen is another pleasant feature.
A good deal Of kitchen work may be
done on a porch of this kind In thc
time. especially II 1t is shaded
with a good climbing vine such IA the
Virginia croeper, some OF the night
shades. or a Dutchman's pipe vine.
The pantry is big enough for n store
room. another feature that will be APP
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03

preciated by a woman who Is Obliged
To keep house FOR a large family.
Ae feature of this house that looks
well outside II is appreciated inside
is the manner of building the exten-
sion window seats. They add To the
size of the room TO the extent OF the
seat, but they add more to the ap.
pearance Of the room because these
windows may be dressed up very nice
~. The seats are usually fitted with
cushions having attractive covers uf
bright coloTs.
a little ingenuity will make such u
seat very comfortable and the light Is
so good that they are preferred for
reading and the children like such
places for studying. IL requires a 1T.
tie care TO arrange them TO look well
and AT the same time have them sery.
iceable so that YOU do not feel merry.
Gus when the children appropriate
them 10 their own purposes, especially
the window seat in the dining room.
II is not necessary that children
should use the front room for their
play. They "a enjoy themselves bet
ter in some of the ether rooms and
annoy he mother much less.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03

Mr.. william \. Radford viii answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining TO the
subject OF building for the readers of this
paper. ON account Of his wide CNpe-
rience as Editor. Author and MauUfac-
turer. he IN, without doubt. the highest
authority on all these subjects. Address
all inquiries to william A. Itadford. No.
li Firth Ave, Chicago. H.. ANA only
enclose twu-ccut stamp Tor reply.
This is a ten-room house. Some
times when there are a number of chill
dren in q growing family II house vi
ten rooms becomes a necessity.
Ideas in regard to the size of houses
have changed very much in the last
ten years. People are not building
larger than they need. not SO much
because the expense of building has
somewhat increased, but the principal
rason IN that help cannot he secured
TO do the necessary homework. a
great many women have killed them
selves trying to keep u large house
looking nice enough to satisfy their
women friends. but women are learn
ing wisdom and are becoming content
~ " hbhNNHt AbhENF AAa lh'
vide Just oom enough for their FAINT
lies and one or VI occasional guests.
Sometimes families need a house with
four or five bedrooms, then "a plan Ike
this seems to NJ in just right
Looking at the perspective it will be
noticed that this house tones up with
the best of them. II Is the kind Of
building that satisfies 4 persons pride,
and every II should have pride
enough 10 appreciate a good home and
feel satisfied with Il.
The mere fact of having a large
house won't satisfy anybody. There
must be more To a home than the
building, but Il family OF from six 60
ten persons should he able To estab.
fish a very satisfactory home in a
house like this.
The building is 30 feet in width by
81 feet 6 inches in length, and the
porch Is extra, "A size sufficient to lay
out nicely into large pleasant room
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03

with convenient Railways, stairways.
etc. II is impossible to get nine or ten
good and sufficient rooms in a house
much smaller. II you try it you will
surely spoil something.
For a great many years architects
have been trying to arrange a satisfac-
tory front stair that will look right
and that will not spoil the front of the
down stairs nor knock II the hall
bedroom upstairs. This bow window
extension on the side solves the prob
lem by providing a landing for the
turn of the stair outside OF the wall
line. Such a stairway leaves room for
y satisfactory approach in the hall be
low and it lands in good position on
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the upper floor, leaving a splendid
front room 10 by 1874 feet. over the
lower hall, that may be used al a sew.
ing room or bedroom.
A sewing Don Is one OF the neces-
stiles where there are children grow
ing up. II is very unsatisfactory TO
have sewing going on In one Of the liv-
ing rooms. 1t seems TO interfere with
the proper working Of the whole house.
but having a room like this, large and
airy. the work may be carried on to
advantage by having the proper mate
rails. tables. sewing machine and 9th
er tools all together In the workshop,
A oma can sit In a bow window
like this and sew and drop the work
at a moments notice, TO be taken ny
at come Other time. without the neces
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03
NEVER

Serve more han one kind OF ice
except at a most elaborate AFFAIR.
Never serve ice cream without cake;
il is not necessary with ices.
Never forget that ices need more
sugar than fruit that is not chilled;
the extreme GOODNESS deadens taste.
Never despair II unexpected com
pany comes in. With a freezer and
ice we may have a nice dessert be-
cause canned fruit, jams or even jel-
lies may be frozen.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03
For the Birthdays.

Tell us about birthday celebrations,
how TO make the day different what
the birth stones are etc.
Nine. Merri has received so many
letters containing the above request
that today the stones for each month
are given with the verse. There are
also flowers and sentiments for each
month, but it would take too much
space to put them in this week, so
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03
Be Happy and You viii Be Good.

Join the Happiness Fraternity and
enjoy the amusements and blessings
God has given YOU. The sweet strains
OF music are a God-giyen balm. The
notes Of "A dOlefnl hymn or the words
OF a high flown theological ermo
spoken In sepulchral tones with M
certain meaning, are az depressing as
heat and humidity In combination on
a summers day. There IL a genuine
tonic In the laughter that comes from
a happy heart. Disease and death
abide in solemnity and morbidity.
There are no doxology tunes in the
CHEEKY music of nature. Nor are Gods
pictures painted In somber colors.
They are bright and varied and are re-.
Elected in the dazzling sunlight. God
gave the musicians who entertain Ills
people their talent that they may
make folks happy. He gave the other
performers their ability to amuse you
and make YOU happy.-Leslie's
Weekly.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03

With some good fresh butter. add
c%urrants, sugar and hnely-chopped
lemon peeling; mix enough to make a
stiff paste.
Roll some rich pun paste into pieces
two inches square from a sheet one
quarter thick. Place a spoonful OF the
prepared currant in the center; take
up two corners, bring them together,
then press down Nat. Sprinkle with
sugar and bake In a slow oven.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03

material, such as zephyr or lawn. The bodice is arranged n rather wide box
phts with tucks between; this is set beneath a yoke with deep points In the
center, three buttons being sew in the point; the skirt is plated into the
waistband and the pats are pressed, but left o hang loose, not stitched, The
collar and sleeve bands are of embroidery insertion. Hat of white straw,
trimmed with a wreath of wild flowers. Material required for the dress: Six
yards 2S inches wide
The second is in spotted washing silk, the bodice has a deep yoke in
the center made up of tucked Jap silk; lace insertion outlines III yoke and
carries nut the san line a little further out, and is carried to the waist each
side. The skirt is cut TO join the waist without flness; 1t is trimmed with
lace insertion. Materials required; Six yards 22 inches wide, about seven
yards insertion; onehalf yard plain silk.
The dress shown in the third illustration is for a girl from six to eight
years; it is a design that might be carried out in cottons nuns yelling or de
lame. The bodice and skirt are both full, the latter finished by Il plating OF
the material headed by insertion. The deep turnover collar is Of washing
silk, edged with plated lace, headed by insertion. Materials required: Four
yards SO inches wide, fveeighths yard 20 inches wide Tor collar.
The last design is a pretty little pinafore dress Of blue spotted zephyr;
tiny tucks are made In center front and on shoulders, and the skirt n tucked
at the foot; both are gathered iuo a wastband, over which is worn a ribbon
sash tied at the back. The blouse is Of white lawn. Hat of Leghorn, trimmed
with flowers. Materials required or the pinafore dress: -Four n onehal
yards 2s inches wide. IA yard lawn for blouse
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03

sity Of putting every little piece
away. The door may be shut and
locked II necessary. so she knows
nothing will be disturbed.
A house as large az this should have
both front and back stairs. The back
stair arrangement In this htua, Is
especially good, as II leads directly
from the cellar To the attic with an
easy entrance from the Kitchen and u
grade entrance from the side ~
the house. lt makes the third
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03
Rolled Fish,

Slices of ~haddock. white fish, cod
any fish large enough to slice. are very
good filled with a dressing of bread
crumbs, eggs and chopped parsley.
But when you fold the fish be careful
TO have the skin on the inside; other
wise your care in folding will go for
nothing; the heat will make the skin
contract.
With any flleted fish a white sauce
Is good, but best of all is the Maitre
d'Hotel given below.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03

~Crash-bang! the maids chauffeur goes
back a few miles for assistance.
Bedraggled-hungry, too, the maid seeks
shelter at the farm;
The good wife says: "Sit down, don't
mind the dog, he'll do no harm:
The waters comm to n boil; you sure
must have a drink;
I've got some fried cakes, piping hot.
I'll bring 'em quick as wink.
nv got a daughter Twin In a city In the
south,
And she says that you city folks Just
live from hand to mouth.
You're all stuck on those auto things,
p'raps you like the fuss;
But none of 'em for me; old Dobbin's
good enough for U.S."
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03
In Vogue.

Corals are exceedingly smart witt
white dresses.
Young girls employ Grecian styles
in hair arrangements.
Fall costumes will almost undoubt-
eddy be of supple fabrics.
The value of green has eve been
more impressive than II is just now.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03
Meat Iniunctions.

You are ~enjoined from putting roast
meats into a cold oven.
From sailing the meat when first
put on to cook.
From taking the meat off the Ice
until ready TO cook.
From basting meat with a spoon;
use q "swab" on the end of a stick.
From putting water in the pan with
the meat until the latter has had a lit
tie time To brown.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03
Seek Freedom from Debt.

Churches of the Christian denomi.
throughout the country are
making unusual efforts to liquidate all
their Indebtedness before next year.
which will he the centennial OF the
church.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03
Annie Sherbet.

Carefully remove the pulp from APP
pies enough to go round. Boil It In
cider, II possible, season TO taste with
sugar and cinnamon. Strain, cool and
freeze. The whites of two eggs are a
great Improvement, but are not neces-
sary. Serve in tie apple shells pre-
viously kept in water TO preserve the
color.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03
TWO POINTS OF VIEW.

ONK. honk. the au-
tomobilc comes
ON whizzing see
it go;
Across the hedges
I'll d er bio o m =
wave parasols of
snow.
The chickens sour
~ from the path
kids toddle to
the door;
And clothing OF the
line Is waving
arms ana legs
galore
Within the auto
sits n m n d,
looks round from
left 10 right;
"Just look at those
poor country folk
no fun from
morn till night
My, but the farm
er's wife does
lead n tiresome
existence"
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03

hand out
much swell talk,
see?
MY style aln't
very rich and
nowcry;
hero you'n find
de recipe
For bread what's
give out on do
Bowery
Dey lake some -FOUR
and let IL soak
In Jest plain milk
o. human kind
ness;
ia Jest like TO
see dc bloke
wot wouldn't bless
'em in his blind
ncss.)
Dey use n bit o.
hope for sea-
soning.
An we guys goes
or you'n excuse
away. l t'ink.
my h a II g n
~reasoning),
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Qc5EHe9ABINET
THE BoWERY BREAD LINE.

Cwhere, between the hours Of IL and
. last winter, hungry men stood two
abreast, in a line extending for blocks.
and were given bread and a cup Of
cOffce1
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03

Helped out wild more a food and
drink.
For I'll bet dey use prayers for leaven,
II lifts our troubles out o. sight.
They bake IL In some fire from Heaven
DE bread we get In line at night.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03

But how about the s~easoning-and that
faint onion flavor?
There are no bits left in the soup. and
yet l get the SAVIOR"
Mon Dicu, Monsieur, you would not
have me put &c leaves I'm whole?
/ eat the onion-I. myself-zen breathe
upon re bowl"
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1908-10-03
THE Chef AND THE ONION.

ASK ED n French
chef how he
made his con.
somme so clear:
'"To each quart of ze
stock, l put re
egg and shell,
Monsieur"
i" II n q shell?'" I
g C n q g d, 20 nj
Monsieur, "A II d
slice OF lemon,
too.
II you have no
cloves, n dash OF
tlnilhillont w ~ l
do"
"There's no such
mess In CON
somme; you talk
h o u & n your
~'chapeau.'"
''Oh, no, Monsieur,
we strain &c stock
once, twice. and
three times-so."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
SERIES Of FALLS
IN STEEPLECHA5E
Five Jockeys Take Tumbles in
Exciting Race Over the Short
Course.

NEW ORLEANS, La, February co.
Six Jockeys were tumbled from their
mounts at City Park to-day without
being injured. Five Of these acci-
dents occurred In the stccplechasc over
the short course. The other fall oc-
CURED in the fifth race when the
fnyorite. Sir Toddirgton, at to 8,
stumbled and Threw his rider, Flynn
during "A Jam around the first turn.
Weather clear; track heavy. Summa-
ries.
First race-tliree furlonss-she
Wolf (5 to y first. Miss HapNburg Us
to - second, Yoseka az to - third.
Second raee--stecplechase; short
course Notwithstanding &C to 81.
fret. Buchanan Is to ~ second, Reject
able GO to ~ third. Time. $40
Third receive furlongs: selling
Mae Hamilton q to y first. Pirate
Diana ti0 TO - second. Donaldo & to
- third Time. 1904 4-b.
Fourth race--seven furlongs: handi-
cap--Pedro Oh, to 1o) first. Ace High
90 to II second Lad of Iangdon C. to
- third. Time :3l 3-5.
ruth race-mile. selling-Posing q
to u first, Gambrinus 90 to - second.
EaLie Powers t40 TO - third. Time.
Sixth race-seven furlongs. selling
second. Black MantiIla CO to il third.
Time 1.Sl 4-5.
Seventh race--mile and sixteenth:
selling-Sainscsaw Go to ~ first. Dex-
ane GO to 10) second. MISS Mazzoni C.
TO u third. Time 1:5i AS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
ANNIE OAKLEY
TO CONE HERE
Gun Club Has Meeting and Dis.
cusses Plans for New
Season.

The Richmond Gun Club held meet
ing last evening at the office of Harris.
Fiippen & Company. a large num-
Der of enthusiastic shooters were pres
ent. A committee was appointed to Sc
iect grounds for the coming season.
Quite number of new men have sig
nified their intention of becoming MEM
bers this season. Indications point to
most successful year for trap shoot
ing In this vicinity. The meeting adj
journed to meet again the first Thurs
day in March. The U. ~. C. squad.
with Annie Oakley, will visit this city
during April, and 1t is to be hoped
that the new grounds will be in readi-
ness for them.
All persons interested in trap shoot
Ing are invited to attend the meeting
to be held in March, of which due no.
tice Will be given later
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
ADJUSTMENTS
Acndcmy.-Dnrk.
BiJou.-"Lenn Rivers"
Idlcwood.-NViid Animal Show.
Gincn Coming Back.

GiTcn Coming Back.
Mr.. X. l.. Gitfen. the popular stock
manager whose productions in this
city are go well remembered, is making
arrangements to conduct q stock COM
pany at the Academy, opening next
month. That NEGOTIATIONS to this end
are on foot is learned from a most
reliable source, though no formal an
nouncement to this effect has yet
been made.
Mr.. Giffen has the reputation of be-
ing one OF the best stock managers
in the country. and when he was here
pany under his management surpassed
many of the high class road attrac-
tions. Mr.. Giffen was here two sea-
sons, and though his ventures proved
financial failures, they We're certainly
most artistic successes.
1t was because of their artistic ner-
1t. with the consequent heavy expense
the close OF each of the two, seasons
left Richmond With more glory at
taching to himself than wealth. If
praise was. any satisfaction in this
condition OF affairs. however. he GER
tain1y had his share of that.
The probability is that Mr.. Glffen
Will again cling to his ideals. and put
on productions of the same high stand
ard as We're those. that character.
that the, time is now ripe for him to
return to the. scene of his former
artistic triumphs, and no doubt thinks
that the public, here. being more ia
miliar with stock company productions
now. he can again venture in this field
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
GALL FOR REPORTS
ON SPECIAL FUNDS
supt. Joyner Urges County and
City Officers to Make Full Re
ports Of Fines and Penalties.

[speclal 10 The Times. pIspatch.1

Especial to The TIn1es-Dispdtcn.J
RALEIGH, N. c., February 20.--Hon.
]. Y. Joyner. State Superintendent Of
Public Instruction, is issuing to county
superintendent county boards of edti-
cation, county treasurers. Judges, soli-
citors. clerks OF Superior Courts and
Mayors OF towns throughout the state
letters to the effect that the failure of
many of these officers and Of Justices
of the peace TO comply with the re-
quirements of law entail the loss of
large sums to the educational fund OF
the state, and calling for general
reform. Under the Constitution all
fines penalties and forfeitures go to
the school fund. and laxity in obscrv-
ing and enforcing this constitutional
requirement. is entaillng the loss OF
thousands of dollars annually.
Superintendent Joyner charges that
clerks of State and city courts and
other officers having custody OF re-
cords fail to file lists of fines and
penalties with the county boards of
education, and that many Justices OF
the peace have failed to keep records
much less make reports OF fines, for
FIXTURES and penalties for years.
Superintendent Joyner says he is re-
liably informed that many cities and
evasions OF law to turn these funds
into their own treasures both by I'M
lawfully deductirg costs from these
fines and penalties and by allowing
the defendants to pay the fines or pen
alties without coming to trial and en-
tering formal Judgment. Many SUI
perior Courts are allowing all costs
OF criminal actions to be taxed against
penalties or forfeitures In the cases.
and that solicitors fees. which. under
the law should not be more than g
per cent Of the amounts involved. Of
ten run up to as high as 20 per ceps.
The letter gives opinions by the attor-
ney-general and citations from rulings
of the Supreme Court bearing on the
matters at Issue.
superintendent Joyner is determined
to bring about reform in these mat
ters, and calls on the county boards Of
education and the county superintcn-
dents to aid In THIS movement.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
MANY CASES ARE DECIDED.
Supreme Court Hands Down Opinions
In Numerous CnuseS.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
RALEIGH. n. c., February 20.-The
North Carolina Supreme Court deliv-
Grad opinions to-day. IN eighteen ap;
peals. mostly from the First Judicial
District this being the first delivery
for the term. The list follows:
State VS.. Cayton. Beaufort county,
proceedings dismissed: Chesson vs..
Walker & Myers, Washington county:
no error; Ward VS.. Commissioners of
Beaufort, action dismissed. Lamb &
White VS.. Major & Lomis, Perquimans.
affirmed Greenleaf vs.. Land and Lum-
Der Company. Perquimans. affirmed;
Greenleaf VS.. Bartlett Camden affirm.
ed: Small VS.. Edenton, Chowan. no err
ror; Mott VS.. Land and Lumber Com
pany. Currituck, no error: Elizabeth
City VS.. Commissioners of Pasduotank.
affirmed: Gay VS.. Mitchell, Hertford.
per curtain, no error; Heptinstall We.
Newsom, action and appeal dismissed
and costs taxed against plaintiffs and
defendants; .Wtlkie VS.. New York Life
Insurance Company. afflrmed: Baker
VS.. Norfolk and Southern Railroad
Company. per curiam, affirmed: State
vs.. Crimes. Beaufort, per curlam. af-
tirmed; State VS.. Sumner, Buncombe,
dismissed on motion of the State for
failure to perfect appeal: Bragg VS..
Goldsboro Lumber Company. dismissed
under rule II: Haywood VS.. A tlantic
and North Carolina Railroad Company,
dismissed under rule II; Lilly VS.. Nor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-21
NEWS OF THE BOXERS


Johnny Mario and Johnny Dohan
Will box at the Long Acre Athletic
Club. New York. tonight.
Billy Burke, Formerly OF this city.
and Dick Willes are TO box ten rounds
at Vallejo, Cal. on Saturday.
Leo Houck. fentherweight. champion
of Lancaster county. and Tommy
O'Keefe. of Philadelphia, are TO meet
tonight at Lancaster.
George ("Elbows,0 McFadden de.
feated Jimmy Hunt in n six round bout
ut the Washington Heights Athletic
Club. New York, on Tuesday night. :.
Hook Mcdonald. or Mt Carmel, and
Kid Fredericks. OF Manaynrk. Pa. are
TO box twelve rounds at Pottsyille, Pa.
on Friday night, February 2ist.
Tommy Riley, manager OF Willie
Moody. writes that Moody's arm is in
good shape now. and he would ask
nothing better than a return match
between Moody and Young Erne.. who
claims to be the lightweight cham
pion OF Philadelphia. Moody Is willing
to box Erne at any weight VI VI VIII