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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-31

edges and helter-skelter, scattered
posies have given way TO plain edges
and conventionalized band patterns,
both in the imported and domestic
makes. Nothing is in better taste
than a clear, white French china VITA
Just a tiny thread OF gold TO empha-
size it's graceful shapes. The use or
the monogram on these finest grades
of CHINA revival OF a custom OF
our acknowledgements gaining
favor rapidly.
In the English porcelain the Indian
tree pattern Is most effective. but IL
is wise TO consider II one will be able
to use II exclusively, because IL is a
pattern OF SO much color and charac-
ter that odd pieces do not look well
with II. A new decoration is being
shown which is in reality the revival
OF the old Davenport pattern that was
popular over a hundred years ago. IL
was then considered the acme Of
elegance in china. and IL is said that
the original copper plates which were
unearthed last year in an English fac
tory are being used.
Something OF novelty are the
dainty toast and tea sets In Japanese
china. The cup sets secuSely in the
little hollow OF small oblong plat
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-31

A well appointed table no longer
means necessarily an extensively ap
pointed one. There was time when
IL was very dificult to obtain satisfy
ing designs and colorings In the
cheaper grades of china, but every
season now brings forth many desir-
able reproductions. in porcelains and
American makes OF the patterns and
colors OF the finest French chinas.
Perhaps when you visit the china
shop TO buy your first set OF dishes
or to replace those whose ranks have
been thinned by long service, you set
your heart on a Haviland pattern that
has a rich edge of gold and tiny
border OF clovers in dull green with a
touch Of magenta, but the price is
quite beyond what you can afford to
pay The something just as good"
which is offered you, in the Syracuse
or other American makes, at about
half the price, proves so nearly Just
as good" that you have a hard time
telling the difference. The French
china has certain brilliant transpar-
ency not found in others, but its pat
terms and colors and shapes are most
copied.
The decorations tend more and
more to the utmost simplicity. Fluted
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-31
The Seasons Showing of Floor Coverings

patterns. TO obtain an artistic result.
With plain wallis and simple furni-
ture, rugs or carpets OF considerable
warmth and character may be select
ed, but ~ the walls have been treated
freely, or the draperies have much
figure the unobtrusiye designs In soft
colorings viii be found most satisfac-
tory.
II ones purse does not prohibit ORR
entail rugs the matter of selection is
greatly simplifed. because, though
they are often most intricate in de-
sign the colors are so wonderfully
blended that their effect is subdued
and neutral. Each year sees the do
nestle rugs approaching nearer 10
this ideal. however. AT first, though
the limitations were accurate In de-
sign. the colors were too vivid and
gaudy, but now il is possible TO OBJ
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-31

tain velvet rugs in Oriental patterns
that are most grateful in coloring.
The Wilton rugs have the prefer
ence In domestic weayes, and this sea-
sons showing includes a great varie.
~ of new designs in well-balanced
patterns and refined colorings. Those
having the plain centers with two
tone borders OF conventional design
are especially favored.
Scotch art rugs are particularly dur
able and the manufacturers have Civ
en- especial attention this season 20
meeting the demand for designs that
will harmonic with the latest ideas
in wall papers and draperies.
inexpensive rugs for the summer
home are in great demand just now.
Grass rugs and fiber rugs are largely
used. and the revival OF the rag rug
furnishes most attractive possibilities
for quaint and durable floor coverings
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-31
New Suggestions in China and Napery

ter of artistic modelling, and the col
or effects are very delicate, with
lavish use of gold. These are aspect
ally convenient and attractive in the
sick room.
New Things In Napery.
For the breakfast table the cloth
which has a bit of color Is widely
used. One pattern has tiny squares
OF yellow blue, red or green mixed
with white, which are carried 10
within sixteen inches OF the edg..
The border is pure white.
Open work Madeira embroidery on
fine. plain linen is in great demand
for luncheon sets. The centerpiece
may be either circular or square and
IL sometimes almost covered with en-
broidery and finished with a scallop-
ed edge. The napkins, too. have the
finely scalloped edge. and the only
other embroidery Is in the small de-
sign surrounding the monogram in
one corner.
A new design in lace dinner cloths
shows the lace strips put on In UNI
brella fashion, radiating from the
solid lace center Other elaborate
cloths OF finest French linen are often
edged with lace. and have insets OF
Cluny and filet laces.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-31

~ injudiclously selected rug or
>orD>t may quite ruin room other
vIo> furnished In the best OF taste.
Ne enter rooms sometimes In which
(ne insistent pattern OF the rug or IT'S
andy oolors makes the furniture
seem Insignificant and the drsperies
md other decorations quite charac-
>erIess. The floor covering should be
suitable background for the furnish
1nes, as the wall covering should be
(or the pictures. II must not violate
one Of the most important laws OF
4ecoration that the color tone of the
room should shade downward from
The ceiling, since II the rug or carpet
y lighter than the walls an effect of
<orheayiness Is produced.
u Is necessary to preserve GER
tain balance OF values in regard to
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-31

These woven rag rugs are not riot
OF color as the old-fashioned kind
used TO be, but are made from select
ed materials and colors TO harmonize
with other furnishings. II one wishes
TO furnish the filling for these rugs
any weaver will make them up at n
very reasonable price. Partly worn
sheets. denim, unbleached muslin or
old curtains are suitable for the NIL
ing o. the heavier rugs, while for
small rugs TO be used in the bath
room lighter weight material, such AZ
lawn and Bingham are desirable.
IL is not possible 10 produce the
variety of effects In the braided rag
rug. but nothing is more picturesque
in the Colonial bedroom than one OF
these handmade rugs. They may be
braided OF strips OF outing flannel or
calico and simple designs introduced
by employing selected colors.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-31

For early wear velvet pumps will
be favored For later wear suede
and satin shoes will take the place ct
velvet
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-31

Always keep dish of crackers in
your warming oven and you'll never
have soft, tasteless crackers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-31

"A spoonful of -four added to the
grease in which eggs are to be fried
will prevent them from sticking or
breaking.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-31
ALL AROUND THE HOME.

In sprinkling table linen use a large
ALT shaker and in the water put a
little cold starch--about tablespoon
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-31

When polishing the stove add lit
tie sugar or strip TO polish and IL
will not burn OF SO quickly.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-31

make ali acceptable sweet at simple
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-03-31

full to quart OF water. The linen
will iron with about the same stiff
ness as when new.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-04

If one tells the truth, one is sure
sooner or later to be found out
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-04
ANOTHER Big Week At
THE OPERA House
Best Vaudeville and Pictures
All the Week

The Opera House the past week has
played to capacity business. The
vaudeville there the past week has
been away above the average, to say
nothing of the pictures, but this week
Manager Dudley promises even a better
bill. Look who's coming.
Billy Doss, The Boy From Tennes-
see,' extra clever singing and talking
5lackface comedian. His work is On
the order of Billy Boards and critics
nrcltunce him even better.
BLACK and Black The Violinist
and the Boob" Here's a comedy
sketch that is laughing hit wherever
it has been produced, highly recom>
mended.
Terry and Frank, The Dancing De-
mons" solo, buck. eccentric and scare
crow dancing. The high standard If
pictures will be maintained, showing
the latest products from the leading
studios Of the world and three reels
per hight.
The prices will be 10c, 15c, and 25c
for the entire week, with change Of
vaudeville teams Thursday night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-04

The special offer in The Times-Rc-
corder's Great Subscription Contest
came to close last night after a most
successful campaign that lasted ten
days. The prize of fifteen dollars IN
gold will not be awarded until t he
close of the contest.
There will be only matter of a few
weeks before the contest will come to
a close, fact to which the attention
of every contestant is earnestly direct
ed During that time will be done
some of the best work that has yet
been witnessed since the contest be-
gan.
Every day new evidence is shown Of
the fact that there is still plenty of
work that be readily gotten in the way
of securing subscriptions. The various
fields have not been thoroughly work
ed by any means, for new workers are
constantly going over old fields and
getting excellent results
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-04
Big OVATION IS GIVEN
MADERO BY MEXICANS
Great Crowds All Along the
ThOFOUghfaFG

Piedras Negras, Mex, June g.
Through a collonade of arches under
which was assembled a cheering mass
of Mexicans, Francisco l. Madero, Jr,
entered Mexico from the United
States today on his triumphal jour-
ney to the Mexican capital. The blare
of trumpets, the shouts of Viva Ma,
dero" and continuous hand clapping
from balconies of houses along the
way greeted the former rebel chief
and his party Bouquets rained thick
ad fast on the Madero automobile
and throughout the procession Senior
Madero stood in his machine bowling
and smiling to the throng about him.
Senior Carranza, the governor of
the state of Coahuila, Col Garibaldi
and Lieut.-Col Hayperez, who ac-
{, mpanied Senor Madero also We're
cheered.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-04
CONTESTANTS FINISHED STRONG
in SPECIAL OFFER RECENTLY
DELEGATES NAMED TO
CHICAGO EXPOSITION
Will Be Assembly Of MuniCi-
pal Experts

Delegates have been named to attend
the International Municipal Congress
and Exposition at Chicago September
1880, of this year The exposition
has already proved to be a great sue
cess under the able management of the
Chicago Association of Commerce.
The exposition is an assembly of
city welfare experts from the entire
world, so that the invitation to parti-
cipate in the proceedings of the or
ganization is valued by every munich
pality. 1t was requested that the
names of delegates be furnished prior
to June 10 in order that their names
may be published in the official roster
which will be sent to all parts of the
world.
Mayor Mathis has named the follow
ing citizens as delegates to the ex-
position: AIessrs. Crawford Wheatley,
president of the Board of Trade; CIar-
ence ]. White, secretary of the Board
of Trade; Frank Sheffield, chairman OF
the county commissioners; J. B. Ans
ley, city engineer; L. G. Council,
chairman of Street committee, City
Council; Bob Christian, superintend-
ent of county roads; A. G. Miller, su-
perintendent of city schools, and DR..
]. W. Chambliss, chairman of the city
Board of Health
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-04
PASTOR CAN'T IDENTIFY
men Who SOLD DRINKS
Charges Preferred By Him
Are Dismissed

Macon, Gas June 3.-The case
made against five saloon keepers Of
Macon at the instance of Rev c. g.
Curry, of the East Macon Presbyte-
rian church, who claimes that he pur-
chased liquor from person in each
of them, have been dismissed from the
superior court docket on account of
the clergyman's inability to positively
the defendants. Mr.. Curry re-
fuses to give the reasons for consent
ing to the dismissal of the cases, but
says that he acquiesced in the matter.
He denies the solicitors statement that
he is unable to identify the men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-04
SPECIAL ACT At
BIJOU this WEEK
One of Best on Vaudeville
Stage

Manager Tucker Of The Bijou, has
secured for the coming week one Of
the best if not the best vaudeville act
playing the Southern motion picture
houses this season. George Hayes and
two of Mr.. Clancy's singing twins, pre-
senting the Try Out" singing, talk
ing and dancing act. This act is direct
from the Greenwall Theatre, New Or
leans. and was the headliner there last
week. 1t is no doubt the highest pric-
ed vaudeville trio ever playing an
Americus theatre
Photos on display at Hawkins and
Dodson' s Soda Founts. Look them over
and don't miss Monday nights show
Two performances, s and 9:15. Photo
plays will open and close each per
formance. Admission 10c and 15c Mat
inee Tuesday at 4:30
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-04
FORT VALLEY MINISTER
KILLED BY Freight Train
DR.. H. B. Dean Met Instant
Death

Fort Valley, Ga, June 3-Dr. H.
B. Dean, rector of the Episcopal
church, was instantly killed yester-
day afternoon about O'Clock at the
College street crossing by a freight
engine of the Southern railway The
in which Dr. Dean was
riding, was completely demolished,
and Mrs. T. c. Eberhardt, a member
of his congregation, who was riding
with him in the macnine was serious
Ty injured, sustaining broken arm,
besides several bruises She is still
in semi-conscious condition and her
recovery is doubtful.
DR.. Deans body was completely
severed, he being dragged about fiji
teen feet before the engine could be
stopped
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-04

An old bachelor says Aattery is
merely deodorized SANDER
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-04
JACKSONVILLE CLUB
HAS MANY CHANGES
Spencer Will Continue as
Manager

Jacksonville, Fla, June 3.-W. Z,
Gudett today retired as president Of
the local baseball company. Trans
fers Of stock were made this morn
ing giving numebr of business men
a controlling interest A. w. Barrs,
county treasurer and former vice
president of the company, is made
president Manager Spencer will
still continue to handle the club under
the new owners.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-04

When women compliment each other
every boost is a slap.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-04
ALEX ". Smith HEADS
GEORGIA BAR ASSN

Brunswick, Ga, June 3.-The Geor-
gia Bar Association. which has been in
session at the new hotel at st. ST.
mons Island for the past two days,
adjourned yesterday afternoon. The
association ended its session by a boat
ride on the steamer Attarquin The
party left st. Simons Island, going
directly to Jekyl, where a stop was
made for the members and visitors and
the boat then proceeded to St. An
drews' Sound, later returning to the
island
The election of officers resulted in
the elevation of Hon. Alexander w.
Smith, of Atlanta, to the presidency Of
the association.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-04

If you are not in The Subscription
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-04

Many a mans failure is due to the
fact that he bit OFF more that he could
chew.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-04

Occasionally the only thing the fool
killer needs to do is to set the pace
that eXterminates.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-06-04

Begin saving coupons in Grand
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Arizona republican., 1911-03-21

(Continued on Page 5J
Arizona republican., 1911-03-21

to Catarrh sufferers. Other ordin ary sym DtOn $ are
Arizona republican., 1911-03-21
EN ROUTE TO PHOENIX.
Return of the Roosevelt Party From
 the South Side.

only one who. having Theodore ' Rooscvelts appreciation of the beau tics of nature. his deep capacity for feeling and his natural interest in farming under Irrigation. has passed oyer the south side roads. through Tempe by the Bartlett Heard ranch and up Central avenue to Phoenix. on a bright clear. sunShiny spring morn ing in March. can understand the won der and delight he experienced every moment of his trip from the Evans school to this city yesterday.
 At every turn Of the road. nay. every foot of the way. he saw something new Co excite his admiration and interest When they arrived in Phoenix his com panions declared that they had never answered SD many questions before in their lives. nor had they ever been qucstioned/by anyone who took such deep. genuine interest in what he saw Almost exactly at o'clock the col onel b3dc his family Sood-bv" at the Evans school, near Mesa. where he spent the night with his S Archie. and stepped into Dr F.. W. WiIhur's car. In the machine with him were Dr. Wilbur, his son. Everett Wilbur and Dwight F. Heard. on his way to and from RoOse- welt the colonel had asked many queS- tions about the Bartlett Heard ranch Upon being told that it was the show place of the valley he at once expressed a desire to see it and he had the pleas ure of looking it over with the manager. Mir. Heard
 At Mesa stop of a few minutes was made. and colonel Roosevelt went into Dr. \. J. ( handlers office for a short call The party then hurried on to the normal school. at Tempe. where loco pupils were lined up to hear him speak. Six hundred were from the pub lie schools of Tempe and 400 from the normal. In introducing the speaker. Professor \. J. Matthews of the normal referred proudly to the fact that Tempe. town Of 1.500 inhabitants. has l,000 school children.
 The talk Mir Roosevelt mad tO the students was one of his characteristic. strenuous addresses. He urged them to use team play. not only in their games and sports. but throughout life as well. To drive his points home he used football metaphor.
 Hit the line hard. but don't foul" he said
 Colonel Roosevelt's ecstacy reached
Arizona republican., 1911-03-21
SUBSEQUENT FUNCTIONS.
The Colonel Was Gwen Busy
 Afternoon

Are you coming Co sec u- again. Colonel Eoo>oselt@'
 Certainly ! au.
 These wer. tne last words pr CaI- oneI Roosevelt yesterday afternoon tl. The Republican representative. Jud they Were spoken just as h- was uu the point Of stepping into his c.r It the St. LUE-'~ hospital after t,- Gy-rlu- his address Of dedication The colonel spoke positively about th- certainty of his return. and expressed the utmost qualification uv,r tb, r-- cspti0n which had been accorded him here and also over the dam at Roosevelt, which re declared was -a .tr--e-mendouS work There was uo hesitation when he made these state meuts. They were nut given ggudg- iugly or with any uncertainty H- meant it. He Was pleased "tre-,- mendoU~ly' and. quoting from his speech ou the plaza. when h.. says a thing 'it goes" Immediately after tn. closing of his address yesterday morning Colonel Roosevelt went C.. the Center street school. where n, spoke briefly Co the assembled cuiI- dIen. They cheered him wildly. amt
 
 hearts From tn. school Co the, Y AI =. \. was short jump. and here he spoke to the boy scouts who uad lined Uu in military formation to TO- .eive him. The colonel reviewed them from his auto. and comrImgutcJ them on their spirit. referring also to tine Y M C. A. and to the good influence eVert,J b- that urgauiza- tiru. From tr" r. M C A h., pro- ceed.d Jo the Hotel Ford. in 5ceorI- anc. with the schedule which bJd been announced and took am IrI,r- mIl buffet lunch with those of his Rough Riders who had found it pos -ibl- Co be in Phoenix to meet him.
 Colonel RooseveIt's re-uufon with .h" members of his famous regiment nave been features of every trip ne r8S made through the west since tl, jays of the Standardization war. and the men Hho met him in tho. rooms fitted Ug in the hotel for his entertainment, had been present at more than one event or similar char Jcter. In consequence. their fumiI- iJrity with Mir RooSeveIts tastes. aud. their previous experience in preparing for these reunions allowed them tn
Arizona republican., 1911-03-21

it's height when he saw the Bart,et- Heard ranch. with it's 7.5oo I.y-I fer tile acres. all under cultivation and 5000 in alfalfa. He exclaimed delight edly at sight of tho bluoded cattle and horses. rolling fat. at the groves of gigantic eucalyptus trees. at the palms. at the citrus fruit grove and rh- two big nurseries one gathered the inn preSSiou that he would ike nothing better than to have such a ranch him self and manage it as Nr Heard does
 He saw the ostrichaS on tho BeIso- American farm. tp". and at his own ~e- quest a short stop was made that he might meet Louis JduSSeus. the man Jeer. and Nr JauSS-n'~ sister. They are nephew and niece .I NpIseigueur Jdrs~euS. J high official Of the Catho- lic cuurcu who took RposeveIt's side against the pope. in the vatican con- troverSy The colonel expressed great pleasure at meeting Mir. and Miss JauS- sens and stated that he hoped tt return at some future time. They were Cc-- taiuIy pleased at greeting the eN-presi- dent. Tn" vatican misunderstanding NaS not mentioned u th, oHUr-e of the bri-l conversation. Leon Van Dorp. another Belgian and one Of tE- owners of the farm. was also introduced to the colonel
 When the central ate0u, bridge was reached Colonel Roosevelt seemed high Ig pleased at the arches Dt r.L vhlte and blue bunting erected at each end especially l"r his coming when he saw the bridge and was told it's exact dimensions b, remarked .utIusia~tfco'- iy that ir Was fiJJins cowpIuipn work to the Roosevelt dam and other f-I- tUrvS or the Salt river reclamation pro- ject Mir Heard explained tu him tl- manner in which money was raised tu build It and also went into stu.. of the engineering features pf the ac-rIl con stluction. The colonel was SD greatly impressed that he mentioned the bridge iu his speech at the plaza as am eN- ample of what can bs accomplished by intelligent cooperation
 Work on the bridge had been stopped and the run across Co the northern side Was made without stopping There the ear Was stopped while Alr Roosevelt Was introduced to. and ~hlps hands with. Edward L. May berry. builder of the bridge. Mr. Roosevelt clusrItrt- lated Nr Mayberry upon the splendid work he had done
 No more stops were made until tn, city hall was reached promptly lt 1f.&o. The trip from Mesa "JS made strictly on schedule time.