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Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-10-21

Mr. William a. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE or
COST on all subjects pertaining 20 the
subject Of building FOR the readers OF
this paper. on account Of his wide expe-
rlonco as Editor. Author and Msnufac-
turor, ho Is. without doubt, the highest
authority on all these subjects. Address
oil Inquiries 20 William A. Badford. No.
i9i Firth Ave. Chicago Ill. and only en-
close two-ccnt stamp FOR reply.
Tho prospective builder should not
lose sight of the fact that some day
it may be necessary or desirable to
sell the house he proposes to build;
and, If It Is attractive and artistic in
appearance and well arranged, it can
always be disposed Of and that too,
at a good profit to the owner. The re-
quircmCnts of different families, how
ever they may differ i'm regard to GER
tain minor matters, are in general
about the same. SO, by giving care
ful thought and study to the design
of the house when building, It may
be made to suit exactly ones own
needs and also those OF the possible
future purchaser.
Almost everyone requires resi-
dence Of fairly large size; and It is
only natural that they should want
It to be of distinguished appearance
perhaps one might say imposing; yet
still In good taste.
We have heard a great deal OF late
about the beauty of the square. box
like, handcraft style of houses; and
their plain, unadorned walls have
been urged upon the home builders as
the only proper way 20 build I'm this
advanced generation of ours. Never
theless, the fact remains that the
people like their houses artistic and
well ornamented; with large, generous
porches; with sunny bay windows and
with ellis and projections from the
main part, which add both dignity and
room. Such houses may be called old
fashioned by the critics, but they have
been tested by generations of use and
are still the kind of houses that the
people want.
There are modern adaptations, It Is
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-10-21

parents IS scandalous. Obedience Is
unknown. II an American younRster
has the idea that he viii rest more
comfortably by putting his feet, with
their dusty shoes, on the lap of his
mother, he does It. II the affectionate
mother demonstrates and puts down
the offending cxtremities up they come
again. Ihe poor mothers expostula-
tions are Of no avail and to obtain
peace she gives tho youngster his way.
The Americans are not great spend
ers and are careful of their quarters
and dimes In this respect they are
surpassed only by the English.
Il must say the English are the
most fussy creatures have met They
have seen so much that they seem in
different. They begin by telling me
that they do not care for museums,
castles or other so-called curiosities.
as they can see much better ones at
home; they wish to see things of in.
terest What can | show them?"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-10-21

lor. sitting room, dining room and
kitchen. There ere wide cased open
ings between the entrance hall and
the parlor; the parlor aud sitting
room and the sitting room and dining
room. An open fireplace occupies one
corner of the sitting room. This is
designed and built for real service and
is calculated to make these rooms
very cozy and comfortable.
The rooms on the second floor are
exceptionally desirable. Four large
square bedrooms are provided and
there is an unusual amount of closet
space. Nothing is more to be desired
In home than ample room to store
away clothing, linen, etc, properly.
The closet space in this house will ap.
peal especially to the housewives for
this reason. There are no fewer than
seven clothes closets, each OF gener.
Gus dimensions. on this floor.
This house is very well constructed,
has a stone foundation with basement
under the entire structure, exterior
walls covered with yellow pine siding,
roof of red cedar shingles and int.
rior finished in hardwood, using oak
for the flooring and first quality birch
for the trim. The cost is estimated a,
$500,
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-10-21
It Got Away.

II was big fish. but It got away.
Perhaps II would be better to say that
the fishermen got away. The fish was
a shark. thirty feet long. and 1t al.
most pulled the fishing schooner, AL
bert Willard. on a dangerous shoal.
The boat was near Georges Bank, on
the New England shore. when the
shark came alongside. Capt Frank
Dougherty ordered his men TO throw
harpoons into the sharks back, and
they did so. They threw Ave har.
poons and an icepick, and all held
fast. The shark started on at a great
rate. dragging the heavy schooner AZ
the ends of the harpoon lines as II II
were a toy boat. After a two-hours'
fight with the sea lawyer" the
schooner was in danger OF being
drawn on shoal, and so the lines
were cut and the shark allowed TO go
He took the harpoons and the lcepick
with him. and the crew OF the Albert
willard had TO chop ioe with a
katchsA
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-10-21
POSTCARD CRAZE DYING OUT
Exports From Germany TO United
States Are Fast pwlndlIns-
Industry Suffers.

Berlin.- Owing TO the growing re-
luctance Of Americans TO inundate
their friends with picture postcards,
the German industry In this article is
suffering severely.
Three years ago over five hundred
thousand picture postcards were for
warded by German export houses 10
the United States. Today this num-
her has fallen to little under two
hundred and fifty thousand. despite
the efforts made to improve the post.
card in its general get-up ana de-
sign.
The picture postcard mania became
great tax on the time and re-
sources OF American tourists in the
old world and is being dropped rap
idly.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-10-21
20 Give Clearer View Of Victor
Emmanuel Monument.

Rome Many interesting landmarks
IN Rome are slowly coming down in
order 60 make the Wow of the I'm.
posing monument 20 Victor Emmanuel
less obstructed 1t has become noces-
sary. In order that Romans may see
the memorial to the Re Galantuomo'
down the mile.long Corso 20 the Piazza
del Popolo. that opens on the ancient
Via Flaminia TO pun down some ot
the finest palaces.
Among the latest of these editices
that have been demolished are the
Torlonla palace and the Nepoti which
were situated in the space between
the capitol and the Corso-which are
now dominated by the imposing mon
ument, which, when completed, will
have cost about $4,000, ,OOO-one OF
the narrowest streets OF Rome. In
the old carnival days curtains were
stretched across from house TO house
here for the Rlpreso del Barberi-to
stop the wild career OF the Barbary
steeds that raced riderless wildly
down the Corso and caused so many
accidents that the custom was abol'
ished In 1888.
The beautiful PalazZetto di Venezia,
buIlt by Pope Paul H., from which he
often watched the carnival games, Is
also being taken down for the sake
M the Victor Emmanuel monument
II is to be re-erected. however IN 'hs
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-10-21
HAWKS SAVE ALFALFA CROP
Colorado Birds Pass Up Chickens for
Grasshoppers and Are Protected
by Farmers.

Loveland, Colo Chicken hawks.
once the bane OF the farmers life.
are now the bost-protected birds In
this part OF Colorado, the ranchmen
OF this district guarding them against
slaughter with a vigilance that has
put state game wardens TO shame.
The unusual alliance IS due to n
pest OF grasshoppers which has threat
ened the alfalfa crops with ruin. The
hawks, nearly a thousand of which
have collected in this neighborhood,
have proved 10 be the most success
ful means OF destroying the grass,
hoppers, which they evidently regard
as a delicacies In the matter OF food.
leaving chickens unmolested
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-10-21
Old Rome is Disappearing

neighboring Piazza di San Marco. On
the suggestion Of Sig, Ricci minister
of fine arts. the interior colounade
viii probably be left standing. It viii
make picturesque link between the
mediaeval beauty Of the great Palazzo
di Veneza, which the Hapsburg gov
ernmont inherited from the republic
of Venice in 1897, and which is now
the seat Of the Austrian embassy to
the Vatican, and the classic splendor
OF Sacconrs noble memorial The
monument, 1t may be recalled. was be-
gun IS years ago.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-10-21

been introduced into many reforma-
tory schools In one Instance a group
OF smart uniformed boys, most OF them
town boys convicted OF theft. were to
be seen engaged In punching rhubarb.
Their evident pleasure in their work
was greatly increased by a precise
knowledge Of It's commercial value.
The patch was rather less than an
acre and Il produced ES5 (Si25)
worth of produce last year.
In round figures the 100 boys be-
longing TO this particular reformatory
have 100 acres of land 10 live on and
to work Parts are thick with plum
and other fruit trees; gooseborrlos
and small frultuudcucatb. and earlier
in the year bulbs or other flowers
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-10-21
YANKEES TOO CLOSE

habit OF asking questions about every
thing Nothing escapes their notice.
They seem 10 delight in propounding
interrogations that cannot be answered
without writing Il book If, for exam
pie, they happen to come across the
portrait of some well-known parsonage
and the artist did not sign It, they will
nevertheless want me to discover who
was the artist say he IS unknown
and then comes the final question
When did he die?' The women have
many more wants TO be satisfied and
seem astonished thnt every police ofli-
Ger and cabman cannot reply in Eng
lish.
But the American children are the
worst. The disrespect they show their
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-10-21

dining room door could easily be util.
lied I'm the same way. This would
make a beautiful sun parlor or con.
servatory for plants. It would be OF
large dimensions and, opening direct
from the dining room, would be .
very valuable addition to the house.
One who has never experienced the
use of such a sun room can scarcely
appreciate what a desirable apartment
It is. especially in the winter time.
To be able to sit in the warm sun
shine. surrounded by beautiful grow
ing plants and with all the comforts
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-10-21

Of being inside a well-built house, yet
with the exhilaratlon that comes from
outdoor light and air, and that in cold
stormy weather, is a blessing that can
enough to have a sun parlor of this
kind
But the other features Of this resi-.
dence design are deserving Of atten.
tion also. There are four large pleas,
ant rooms on the first fioor-the par.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-10-21

made gay lines between the goose.
berries
In these schools the work on the
land is considered to be the prime
agent in restoring character and In re-
vivlng wholesome interest In one
case the land supports the establish
mcnt without any external aid beyond
the per capita grant. The farm and
garden pay as well as educate. and
educate the better for paying.
After leaving school the boys keep
I'm close touch with their old masters /.
they are visited. they writo letters
they come back to visit the school.
The system IS so thorough that a re-
port Of 90 per cent. OF successes has
been kept. Ninety of every hundred
get and keep good employment.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-10-21
From Washington
Sends Pleading Request 70 stork
In New York Zoo,

New York.-The attractions Of Cen
tral Park and the sights Of Broadway
were not appealing enough TO make
little Ethel Phillipson of Washington
forget that she wanted n baby play
mate. The girl, who Is eight years
old. came from Washington a few
days ago to visit her aunt In spite
Of all that was done for her she still
longed for teeny baby to coddle.
She met Mr. Stork In Central park
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-10-21

true, of some of the parts of these
houses. We have learned to make
better use of them than our fathers
did. An instance in point concerns
the large porches that are such a
prominent feature with all these
houses. Today we utilize these, or
part of them at least, the year round
We have learned that 1t is very easy
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1910-10-21
REVIEW
Sunday School Lesson for Oct. 23, 1910
Specially Arranged for This Paper

Golden Text-"And II came 20 pass,
when the days were well nigh come that
he should be received up. he steadfastly
act his face 10 go TO Jerusalem, and sent
messengers before his face."-Luke 9;5L
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

were held in st. Andrews church, Of
which the Rev. Robert w. Bagnall Is
the rector. ~.
The organization is composed Of the
priests and other workers who are as
signed to duty among colored congre-
cations, most Of whom are members Of
the race Various papers were read
and discussed with reference to prac-
teal questions in connection with
church extension among the colored
race. 1t was the first, time in the his
tory Of the conference that it has ever
met in the state Of Ohio. =
1t was in and from an institution
located within the bounds Of this dio-
cese that more than fifty years ago
the first colored man ever made a
priest in the Episcopal church gradu-
ated from the full course of an Epis-
ropal seminary. .u,.n
This man was the late William
Johnson Aston. native Of North
Carolina. who. leaving his native
state, went to Ohio and graduated
from Kenyon college in 1860. Since
then there have been colored men who
have graduated from every Episcopal
theological seminary h the country.
save one in Virginia and one in Ten
nessee.
The principal question which occu-
pied the attention Of the conference
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30
AFR0-AMERICAN WOMAN
WINS HEAVY DAMAGES.
Richmond (va.) Traction Company
Forced to Pay Miss Sharp $2,5o0.

Further proceedings were denied on
Sept. II by the supreme court in the
case of Miss Irene Sharp against the
Richmond (va.) Traction company and
Henry 7. Wickham and William
Northrop, receivers. The company
took an appeal from the verdict of the
law and equity court Of the city Of
Richmond, which was refused.
Miss Irene Sharp is an elderly Afro
American woman who was injured
by fall from Broad and Main car
at Seventh and Broad streets on Feb.
10, 1905. She was passenger on the
car, the evidence showing that she got
up to follow the other persons to the
street. When she had placed one foot
on the ground, she testified, the car
started, and she was thrown to the
ground and seriously and permanently
injured.
The conductor said in defense that
he gave the signal to 60 ahead ana
then saw that the woman was pre-
pairing to leave the car. he told her
to wait and get off on the farther side
of the cross street and did not think
she would attempt to alight. She sued
for $500 damages, the jury award
ing her the full amount.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30
BUXTON ITEMS.

Misses D. Mae Lee and Bertha
Stevenson entertained quote a num-
br of their friends at the home of
Mrs. Stevenson last Tuesday even
ing. Miss Bessie Reeves of Des
Moines was guest of honor.
The Mutual Benefit Literary club
met with Lewis Perkins Thursday
evening. The out of town visitors
included Miss Bessie Reeves and
Miss Lucille Hyatt of Des Moines.
Miss lone Wilson was guest of
honor at OMIT party at the home
of Miss D. Mae Lee Monday, Septem-
ber 5th.
The Silver Leaf club gave their
semi-annual banquet Wednesday
evening, September IA. Every one
reported a grand time. u
Miss D. Mae Lee entertained Misses
Bessie Reeves, lone Wilson and Lu-
cile Hyatt at breakfast Saturday
morning.
Miss Eliza Bates gave lawn party
at her home in West Buxton Friday
evening. <..a.
The Phi Delta Phi, a club of eight
girls, met for reorganization at the
home of Miss Lee Tuesday, Septem-
ber 20.
Mr.. Henry Lucas made flying trip
to Newton last Friday, called there
by the illness Of his sister, Mrs.
Violet Mayo.
Mr.. Lewis Perkins entertained
Miss Lucille Hyatt and Miss Bessie
Reeves at a o'clock dinner We'd
nesday evening, September IA.
The Baptists held a very success
full association here last week. Many
delegates from all over the state at
tended this meeting.
Miss Bessie Reeves and Miss Lu-
cile Hyatt of Des Moines spent two
weeks in our town visiting with
Miss Lottie Ragsdale and other
friends. l1
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

the color scheme being yellow and blue,
the colors of West High School where
Mr.. Watson attended. The afternoon
was spent purely informally, at the
conclusion (which refreshments were
served. In the evening large com.
pany OF the younger set were enter
tained. The guests were received and
conducted to the dressing rooms by
Mrs. John Turner. In corner of the
front hall frappe bowls was presided
over by Miss Helena Thomas. The
evening was spent in conversation and
dancing. At late hour the guests
were ushered into the dining room,
which was in charge of the Misses
Aliens. A number of young Misses
composed of Leila Dill, Vivian War
ricks, Lucil Morrison and Beatrice
Hogsett assisted in serving. Favors
in the form of dainty cards bearing
the inscription "Forget Me Not" the
work of the guest of honor, were
pinned on each guest. All declared
Mrs. Piree to be a delightful hostess.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30
ENTERPRISE, IOWA.

Mrs. A. Jackson entertained few
of her friends Monday, Sept. 25th at a
surprise party given in honor of her
husbands(?) birthday. After pleas
ant evening of conversation, and games
each departed for their homes, report
ing Mrs. Jackson royal entertainer.
Mr.. Albert Rhodes was taken sud-
denly sick at his home recently. His
many friends hope for him speedy re-
covery. ....e.s. r..=4. ...
Rev. M. J. Burton, the State Mis-
sionary, is in our city on business.
Mr.. j. L. Thomson was in our city
collecting for the Bystander this week.
Mr.. and Mrs, Wimsey are the proud
parents Of fine baby girl.
Mrs. w. Battles and Mrs. Joe Gar
rison were in Des Moines on business
Tuesday. H
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

B. Delaney Of North Carolina, for
many years vice principal Of st. Au-
g,lstine's school, Raleigh, N. G.
The conference as an organization
working for the moral and religious
betterment Of our people under the
special auspices of the Episcopal
church has been a brilliant success.
Many knotty problems have been un-
raveled by those in charge of the
work where the interest Of the race
was Mt stake.
Another special benefit which has
come to us-the race--from the very
cordial relations which our men sus-
tain to the white peoples rs the fact
that the desires and aspirations of the
race have been better understood by
the white people. and our cause there
by has been helped.
The question Of having a colored
man ns bishop over the work among
our people is one which we feel sure
will receive due consideration. There
is no risk to be run by such an ap-
pointment, as we have men fully capa-
BILE in every way to fill such station
with dignity and with credit to all con-
cerned.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30
DIS MONIES NEGRO LYCEUM.

The Des Moines Negro Lyceum met
Tuesday Sept. 9th with Mrs. H. W..
Hughes, 919 Thirteenth street. The
evening was spent with our president.
William Howard Taft. The principal
feature of the evening was we'll pre-
parad address by DIR. A. J. Booker.
The Lyceum will meet Oct. 4th with
Mrs. VIM. Shackelford, Eleventh and
Center streets. The program for the
evening will be as follows: The Mill
tary Tournament; Quotations from
American Generals; Paper, The Mill
tary Tournament, A. W. Brankaw;
song by society, America; Diversion of
paper by society; Current Events; Re-
port of Critic.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30

The rally at the Union Congrega-
tional church last Sunday was a
success even though the weather that
week was wet and rainy they realiz-
ed $321.o0 in cash and its equiya-
Tents and $4,000 additional pledg-
es to be paid in few days. So the
sgoal Of $500.OO that they set was
nearly reached, if the new pledges
are paid. Great credit was due the
Sunday school, led by the enthusias-
tic and hard worker, Mr.. L. J. shel-
ton who brought in S1.51 cash. Ev.
en- the little infant Sunday school
class taught by Miss Marie Bell laid
down $500. It is hoped by the
coming Sunday that all those pledg-
es will have come in and on next
week the entire mortgage Will De
raised.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30
Quindaro, Kans., Sept. 26. 1910
To the Newspaper Fraternity, Greet

Quindaro, Kans., Sept. 26, 1910
10 the Newspaper Fraternity, Greet
ings:
The fourteenth annual session OF
the w. N. p. A. will convene at Mus
kogee.. Okla. November 25-26, 1910.
We are desirous Of having. If possi-
BILE, every negro journal published
within the bounds of the western
half Of the country, send a repre-
sentative to participate in the delib-
erations of the session, and make
1t the most enthusiastic and profit
able meeting ever held. There are
now before the American people, and
particularly the Negro, many mo-
mentous questions which vitally con-
Germ the civil, moral and political.
present and future of our race and
our press being the mouthpiece and
moulder of public thought and sem
timent, should be in unison and ac-
cord on all such questions.
The Western Negro Uress associa-
tion Is a medium through which
a happy solution and analysis Of the
races advancement, civil and legal
rights may be agreed upon, and
serves a field of usefulness that no
other organization can possibly serve.
| 1t has, in it's history Of fourteen
years, in several instances of great
public and national problems. dem
onstrated it's power and influence.
1t Is composed of men and women
who have made record for race
loyalty, progress and attainment;
who are alive and wide awake to the
needs of the race.
Our meeting at Muskogee will be
an epoch-making one, and will be
attended by many noted men and
women of our. race from every sec
lstion of the country. The citizens
are making special efforts to well
come and entertain the association
with genuine hospitality, and each
and every frater is cordially re-
quested to be present and share In
the generosity OF the citizens Of Mus
kogee. Take your Thanksgiving va
cation at this time and to this place
and on this occasion.
Write A. j. Smitherman, vice pres
idelt, Muskogee, Okla, for pro-
grams or desired information.
Yours for the race.
Harry sR. Graham,
Chairman Executive Committee.
Quindaro. Kans.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1910-09-30
cry LITERARY CONVENTION.

AT the meeting of the City Literary
Convention at the residence OF the
chairman, Atty. S. Joe Brown, Mon
day evening the offer of the Des
Moines Commercial Club for the gratul-
tous use Of the small auditorium in the
new Coliseum building for the meetings
of the Interstate Literary Meeting IN
December, was accepted.
A very unique pattern was also
adopted for the official badges for dele
gates. committees, officers and ex-
presidents, of the association and other
important business transacted. Ihe
next meeting will be held on the last
Monday in October, at which time all
socities who expect to participate IN
the Interstate Meeting must have 1ul'
reports with reference so their portion
for the assessment for the Interstate
entertainment fund.