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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-26

, conventional colonial style the porttco Is
on the view side, and the simple, double.
unsheltered door is on the side where
| the horses approach and guests are made
welcome.
A lofty hall. whose walls are hung
with mounted trophies of the hunt. con-
meets the two fronts. and as one steps
out onto the portico the four white
Tuscan columns game a picture OH
woudrous beauty. The lawn dips from
The front step in gentle incline TO the
big road" quarter of a mile distance
and nearly two hundred feet below On
the left Is a corner OF dense wood. Be
yond the eye seems to search the valley
for miles to the north. Maryland Is a
ribbon of blue directly in front but be-
tween are the mother heights OF Mount
Vernon, with the blue Potomac to the
right extending a friendly arm OF water
up to the very boundary of the estate.
On the extreme right this lovely picture
Is bounded by continuation of the heights
upon which the observer stands into
great dark lay of forest. which Is the
as yet undivided $500 acres of the his
toric Fairfax estate once the seat of the
English lords who settled this royal
colony.
Woodlawn stands In the center Of one
Of the most celebrated neighborhoods In
America, 1t is one OF that chain of
houses which made Fairfax county ia
nous In colonial times and since. Some
eighteen miles above Is Arlington. built
by the brother Of the first mistress of
Woodlawn, George Washington's adopted
son. Mount Vernon is only within sight;
SO is the Fairfax estate, where Washing
ton learned from Lord Bryan the arts
of civil engineering and encountered the
first master passion of his lfe in his love
for Sally Cary, wife of his friend, George
William Fairfax. Nine miles west Is
Ravensworth. the ancient and present
home of the Lees. A drive of some seven
miles to the south, around the head OF
Accotink Bay, carries TO Gunston Hall,
on the Potomac, built by the Masons
in the early days of the eighteenth cen
fury, lifelong home of George Mason,
the colonial statesman, patriot and
FRIEND of Washington and jefferson, and
surviving to-day one of the finest coun-
try places in Virginia. The parish church
lies on the way to Gunston. 1t is Po-
son, the FairfaXes and Nelly Custis wor-
shipped, No colonial church surviving
had more brilliant history than Pohck.
The mansion was two years ago in an
apparently hopeless state of decay. An
eye without Judgment of masonry or
architecture and without an Imagination
TO conceive the way out of the obvious
alarming conditions would never have
RESCUED this splendid house Hard per-
sistent and intelligent work has brought
out the possibilities of the place; the.
superb situation of the house, the trees
and the architectural lines themselves
have been given their opportunity; and
| al last 1t is becoming apparent why
Woodlawn is considered the model
Georgian house of America,
Washington planned ,he mansion. II
was built In 1903. This refers, however,
| to the main portion of the house. the two
curtains and the south wing. There are
Iconclusive indications In the character
of the brick end mortar, In the wood
work, and in the Jennings to the rest Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-26

whether the things to which we devote
tho use? is never heard at the Summer
School. Whatsoever makes for the i'm
provement Of the teacher; whatsoever VIII
better equip her for her work, Is seized
with an enthusiasm worthy of the noble
end
About fifty OF the thousand teachers
here are men. I understand the proper
ton OF male and female teachers among
the nine thousand Of the State Is about
the same. The women are educating the
Virginia children Of to-day; the country
schoolmaster is a figure that has dsap-
peared from Virginia life. Several Of the
male instructors in the Summer School tell
me that women make better tea chers than
the men. Some hold the contrary opinion.
There would be more male teachers In
Virginia were better salaries paid, but
in these times man qualified to teach
In the Virginia public schools does not
encounter much difficulty in securing a
position which pays him a much better
salary. I think the time may be foresecn
when the same will be true OF the women
teachers, and there will be a scarcity Of
instructors OF both sexes. unless sala-
r!es are made much better than they are
now. Certain 1t is that the Improvement
Of the teachers by mems Of the Summer
School Is enabling them to secure better
salaries and the problem may be solved
before It is proposed. Professor Willis
A. jenkins. principal OF the Portsmouth
High School. who is the secretary-treas-
urer of the Summer School. said that while
there had been a number of requests
sent him this year for teachers TO take
positions paying $3.50 to s1,2o0, there were
few applicants, which he took as indca-
tive of the fact that the teachers gen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-26

tots performing wonders through her sys
tenn. spent a delightful hour on the
veranda at Jefferson Park Hotel the 9TH
err morning listening to Miss Holbrook
explain her methods of awakening IN the
child a desire to know and Of the means ans
natural tendencies, directing them to-
wards the requirement of knowledge;
There, was never a truer word spoken
growth" she said. lit was the realiza-
ton of that fact that caused me to adopt
my method Of teaching. had found that
every natural tendency Of man "a and wo-
in us that makes us love a classic Is pres
ent In child. The difficulty lies in reach
ing and directing the chld's love- This
is d9 oann by BY Bit sy thnK after listening to
Miss Holbrook describe her method and
seeing some Of the. results achieved with
thsss e na esed s mss Tc 9a t Se
thtaaS p ,i little volume composed OF
pictures chiefly. which tells the story
Meath It is remarkable how quickly the
children learn not only the story. but
actually learn to read the quotations. 1t
did not spod spans the TO story fo od bs
the epic. but 1t was little short OF mar
velous that they should at the same time
learn the alpha bet and the combination
of hs sGuna dnay asked MT Miss SG Ho
II can't tell'' she replied. II have to
be satisfied with Rowing that 1T can be
By the time the children have reached
the age of twelve or fourteen years MISS
Holbrook has succeeded in developing In
c ci;iti Of literary excellence which are
Class classics are read BY that time. and she
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-26
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thick wood lies along the north slope DO
yond the gardens. and the whole west
front Is parked with a variety OF trees.
The coveted box tree and box neose SUR
vive in abundance
There are many quaint survivals OF the
celebrated early owners of Woodlawn in
and about the house. Underneath the
cellar of the big dining-room Is wei!
which assists to confirm the theory that
the north wing was built and occupied IN
Washlngton's lifetime and before the rest
OF the building was erected. In the draw
ng-room may be seen testimony OF tn,
age of the panes Of glass In the diamond
cut inscription OF Lawrence Lewis name.
and the date 1880" The double front door
leading onto the portico has never had
lock. Two iron brackets at either side sup
port a stout wooden bar. Nelly Gusts
was so attached to this method of secur!-
~ that when she built Audley she again
mad bars at the doors.
OF course. the darkles endow the man
sion and the park with other and ntan~
glbe mementoes, What manner of ancient
seat would this be, indeed without its
haunts? Without Its stubborn unlaid
ghosts. or marvellous bone" and "un-
compounded essence? The hill Is high
Mt Woodlawn, the chimneys tall the
shadows deep the wind sharp o nights.
The negroes claim that as they have pass
eu aloHs INV pis Iodu pe'oW theS, Hh'e
seen many strange sights. The Aunt
Minervy Anne and the Uncle Remuses Of
tho nelghborhood tell wondrous tales
which age has not withered.
One haunt sfrequents the cellar under
the draw!ng-room, and has habit OF
sammtng the doors-what, though It os
OF windy nights, The first mistress OF
WoUdlawn often returns In the dark df
thu moon to overlook the present condl-
thu. 10, MIN INF n
White horse who has been seen by sew
oral gannrat ions "a cnarGo across tho
lawn. Those to whom he has made HIM
self visible say he is THE old general
himself"
From the classic portico OF Woodlawn
there is another fancy however, which
rises at twilight down In the valley be-
yond the big road. where another road
way now overgr0wn was Travelled by the
colonial gentry OF more than two hundred
years ago. 1t Is not hard to imagine a
Struggling earnest army kaing Its way
south with horses and wagons and field
pieces There Is scarcely any other uni
tormity than rags. for the campaign OF
the north has been long and pitiless But
there is an occasional touch Of faded
blue and turned cuff or collar showing
hun and some of the trl-colored hats
show brave tri-color cockade. In the
midst IF the band on sorrel beauty rIoas
giant figure of sad but determined face.
BY his side rides another soldier.
Frenchman. his face patrician lined.
Neither dreamed of the Fortunatus' purse
at the end of their Journey. Along this
ghost OF an old road Washington and
La Fayette rode southwark, as they
thought to repetition OF the uncertain
campaigns OF the past. in reality they
We're on their Immortal march to York
town tc receive CORVALLIS sword and
give the exeat OF British rule from the,
young republic
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has them as familiar with the Greu
and Northern myths as the average
child Is with Mother Goose.
The system which Miss Holbrook uses
Is based on literature. but through II
rhe teaches history mathematics rhd
enters school he Is given the Hiawatha
ably short time he is reading It.. Then
H stsi qp oe eres Sy e us9Rs Mia
brooks Book Of Nature Myths" after
which six Of Shakespeare,s dramas arc
Vision OF Sir Launfal. History Is con-
tinued through the course Of eight years.
Miss Holbrook Is very fond Of au using !.
dramatizat1n In sb her work: and flnas It
word the object Of all her labors: The
and spirit"
1 have not time left for much else. I
wanted to write Of the manual training
school, where the teachers are taught
t. make a great many things out OF
paratory school. which is very popular.
and to mention Hon. H. st. George Tuck
cr's lectures on civil government, which
created quite a Juror.
But I must leave what have written
as my effort to show the readers. OF The
Times Dispatch what think this sum,
mer school Is doing for the public school
teachers OF Virginia. The man who makes
two blades Of grass to grow w s,e. one ne
who makes the instructors to the rising
generation better fitted for their great
work Is just as surely oene1act0r among
his kind. That Is what Prof, Glass ana
his co-laborers are doing here, at Char
iottesyille in the Summer School Of Meth
U.S. WALTER EDWARD HARRIS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-26

TYvTNNATE genius in some partIcu.
lIII lar channel is an important
b8f j factor In the success or failure
SSaass.s4 of any. individual but If that
EGEM8I genius is unattended by energy
ability to succeed, the gift is valueloss to-
It's possessor. and may lie dormant ever
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-26

WALTER EDWARD HARRIS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-26

more.
There have, been persons possessed of
the most brilliant minds and rarest genius
who have never contributed anything to
the advancement Of art, science, lit
erature or mechanics or to the pro-
gress of civilization or for the welfare of
mankind
On the other hand. there have been
those who with meaner minds and less
talent have. been SO ambitious. energetic.
indomitable and so full of hope and faith
in their powers that they have achieved
imperlshable glory and have rendered IN
estimable benefits to mankind by their
marvellous discoveries
A hopeless genius Is cheerless speci-
men of humanity He feels that he has
unusual powers, but allows them to lie
idle, because he is too cowardiy and In
dolent to do anything to exercise the d.
vine gifts he has.
He spends his life waiting for the spe-
cial opportunities or means which he
imagines he requires.
Tho persons who insist that they have
no opportunity TO develop the abilities
they claim to have are deficient N energy
and will power.
il is a good plan, If ones circumstances
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-09
APpETlTES
A Well Known Druggist Explains How
VinOl Creates a Desire for Food.

|
:.'Vinol is the greatest aid to diges-
ton that we have ever KNOWN said
Mr.. Voegeli Of Voegeli Bros. Drug
company. =
II contains all Of the active, medic
inal-curative elements that are found
in cod liver oil, without any oil or
grease. ~ I. dI.
THESE medicinal elements act so
favorab1y upon the stomach that this
organ obtains for itself the elements
necessary for creating new flesh, mus
Gle tissue, and for making rich, red
blood. slI !, ''..... 4
When the stomach acts easily and
naturally, a desire is created fprsgood
simple food, and a good appetite is the
sure result. ss3.lTs. -F7
With cod liver oil in its old form
the medicinal elements which it con,
tanned We're unable to do their hest
work because Of the obnoxious oil that
enveloped them. b - IS :,
Now in Vinol we have, those same
medic1nal elements separated from the
vile-tasting oil, and we have a tonic
and rebu1lder that is simply marvel
Gus In its action. ST.. A s.
to know more about our Virlol. how If
cures and what it cures. Certainly
Vinol is the greatest tonic and rebuild
/ er we have ever sold. 81 ]. 81
Lack of appetite is not itself.a dis
ease, but a symptom Of weakness
showing itself in the nerves Of the
fstomach, which control the desire45fo,.
/ this weakness or give back YOUR
Ethls weakness or, give back your
money. Voegeli Bros. Drug com
spany. $50 4
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-09

Miss Florence Shelton gave a pref
NY appointed p y, luncheon this after,
Lillian Moritz. The decorations ana
appointments were in green and white
and bride roses and ferns were 81 the
table; A great cluster of the flowers
was tied to the brides chair with a
Mounting bow and a single rose was
Win the name card at each cover.
Green shaded tapers lighted the fails
and covers were laid for eighteen. !
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-09

Mrs. Jennings c.. .Litzenberg enter
famed n1 forty young women tits afterI
for M e. her home Oh Chicago 'aYerine
was Mrs. Litzenberg's bridesm1ss d id dle .
year ago and will; herself he a bri6a
next week. Autumn - leaves ana
branches of bright bitter sweet. her,
rles We're arranged thru the rooms IN
profusion:,,5 The dining-room was in
r. IA WIN Ms mowers and ribbons on the
by Mines. George B. Graves, WilIian
3. Riley and Miss Genevieve wales.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-09
327 NicoIHet Avenue.
Personal and. Social.

Personal and. Social. -.
Mrs G. J. Martin will return from the east
Sunday. =. 49,
Mrs. J. B. Gi1hllan and James Gilfllan have
gone east. s- /.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Vernon Cotton are at 9OS
Fifth avenue s.. = rl't.00
:. Mr.. Finch will hold his regular informal this
evening in Kimban hall. - : 49,. 3
Professor and Mrs. George F. James have
moved to 80 Eleventh avenue Sc. :. E~s-Ts@I
Frank Ellis Of Chicago is the guest of his sis
ter, Mrs. F. G. White, 2546 Hiawatha avenue
=, Mr. and Mrs. H. Alden Smith and Miss Alice
Smith have arrived in New York from a sum
mer trip abroad. > = 80 - -
Mrs. Bentson will give her weekly informal
dancing party Monday evening in A.. O. U. ".
hail. II Seventh street S. = -
Mr. and Mrs. Ezra F: Elliott will close their
home In Ferndale tomorrow and will be at the
Harvard chambers for the winter. -
Mr., and Mrs. Floyd J. Campbell of Omaha.
who have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. n X
Henderson Of Lyndale avenue s, returned home
N~N - 49,. -'---. 49, -...-SS
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The marriage sof Miss Rachael D.
Anderson and Joseph Swanson was
solennized at zSEso'c1ock "wednesday
evening, at the home; of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Anderson,
sdeeorat ions were in pink and white
and autumn leaves formed an altar.
Rev. Olaf Bodien sread the service in
the presence of :. about seventy-five
guests and a reception followed. Mr..
and, Mrs. Swanson will be at home
after: Oct. a at 1919 Tenth avenue S.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-09

Mrs Irving P. johnson entertained
yesterday afternoon at her home, 1909
Chicago avenue, for Miss Garnet Sem
pie. The guests We're the young wo-
men Of the Altar guild Of Gethgemane
church, Misses Esther Parsons, Zip
porah Richie, Margaret Gilmore,
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Mrs. Charles M Harrington will
give a reception Thursday afterno oil,
Oct 22, at her home, "a SO Park ave-
nue., 10 introduce her daughter, Miss
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Miss sofie swainey and II. e. Bel
mont will be married tomorrow eve
ming at the home Of Mrs. J. H. War
ner, $40 Seventh street S.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-09

The alumni members Of The Kama
Alpha Theta fraternity will have a
luncheon tomorrow !, afternoon in
1Donaldson's tea rooms. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-09

Kjerulf club celebrated the second anniversary
Of it's ganization last evening at the rooms
of the Odin club The ball room of the Phoenix
club was turned oyersto the dancing set. The at
| tendance was rather small but the event was
thorOly enjoyed. ss8s "a. 5t t@ss97s t
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-09

Dayton,s Monday Silk Sale.
II Thousands Of yards Of new arrivals
bought especially for Mondays sale,
will be sold at one-half to one-third
OF ACTUAL sMoTth. II {.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-09

5# Minneapolis people at New York hotels arr
as follows; Savoy, Mrs. +: Simon; Fifth Avenue
y. r. Williamson. Grand Forks-Marlboroueh
N N. BRYAN. Duluth--Vi ctoria, %. 20. Krueger
Grand Union, G. Fitzsimnons. 80
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Sweet Potatoes, Genuine Jersey, 10
lbs, 25c.
Fresh Spinach, per peck, &c.
4 Parsnips and White. Onions, per
peck, 12c..
:'s Beets or Carrots, per peck, &C.
Cabbage, large solid heads, each, Sc.
Squash, Hubbard, SC.
OysterEPlant, punches for SC.
CaulihoWers. large, white, each &c.
~ Celery, well bleached, per doz., i SC.
Lettuce, hot house, punches for SC
BUTTER, VALLEY CREAMERY,
PER JAR, SLID.
!. Butterine, sweet, per h., 13c.
s Lard, swiftss Silver Leaf, per H.,
Zoe. I'D
Cheese, rich Brick, per h., 12c.
Catsnp, Home Made, quart bot
ties, 121sc.
;. Dill Pickles. per quart, Sc.
Queen Olives, quart bottles, Csc.
Coffee, That Famous Pickwick Blend
Mocha and Java, per h., ~ cts.
Coffee, Best Roasted Rio, per ID; 1sc
Shredded Cocoanut, per lb. 127sc.
She1led Walnuts, per lb, 38c.
{ Figs, new, per lib pkg, 1oc.
Marmalade, imported, per jar, Ice.
Crysta1lized Cherries, per lb, dc.
FRESH LARGE, 35c
~ CANS, EACH CSC.
Shrimps new, per can, 19c.
Clam Juice. 2-lb cans, 1Oc.
Peas. New Telephone, 2-lb cans
sweet Corn, 2-lbs cans for Sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
HORSE EXAMPLES
 DOWN A PREACHER
THE REV. MIR. THOMPSON SE- RloUSLY INJURED WHILE TRY ING TO QUIET ANIMAL FRIGHT FINED BY SWITCH ENGINE.

Pickney, November 1-(speeiaL 1.-The Rev. MT. Thompson, pastor of the Adams vile Methodist church. was seriously in- jured at Tutwilers mines this morning at o'clock while endeavoring to quiet his horse that had become frightened at a switch engine.
 MT. Thompsons wife was sitting in the buggy at the time. He had gotten out and was holding the horses bridal, when the animal gave a sudden plunge, hit ting MT. Thompson on the head back and shoulders with the hoofs of his front feet. MT Thompson managed to retain his grasp of the horses bridle, however un- til some men nearby could come to his assistance.
 MT Thompson and his wife were on their way from his home at Adamsville to Brooksde where he was to preach this mornig. As they approached the tracks of No. mines they saw that switch engine was coming toward them. MT. Thompson alighted from the buggy and stood at the horses head, in order to keep him from becoming excited. He succeeded in holding the horse but sus- tained injuries which may prove fatal When last heard from he was resting quietly, although the full extent of his in- juries are not exactly known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
ARLINGTON HOTEL
 BURNSAT FLORENCE
EFFORTS OF FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE UNAVAlLING-NEW JEFF PERSON HOTEL IS THROWN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Florence, November 1.-(Speeial.) )-Fire broke out in the rear of the Arlington hotel Friday night at Il 30 and was pret ty well under headway when first dis covered. The fire department responded promptly, but were unable to control the flames, which seemed to be all over the house at once. The entire building and it's contents were gutted.
 The management of the Arlington hotel was preparing to discontinue the hotel business after the first of the month, so no inconvenience will be experienced by the travelling public. The building is owned by Mrs. w. J. Nelson and was covered by 5000 insurance. The hotel fixtures belonged to Mrs, B. F. Weakley and were covered by $500 insurance
 Gus Norton formerly engaged in the hotel business at Pulaski, Tenn, Friday night rendered the citizens of Florence an informal reception at the elegant new Jefferson hotel, which was thrown open to today. Music was furnished by the Florence string band and delightful re- treatments were served during the even ing to the dancers and other guests pres ent. About 150 guests were in attedance and the affair was one of the pleasantest in the history of Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-02
SOUTHLAND.
Wade Carter, Negro Desperado, Cap
 tured-Fne Race Horse Dead.

Courtland, November l. -(Special.)- Wade Carter, the negro who caused the shooting of City Marshal T. M. Crow
 was apprehended yesterday morning, and is now in jail. Crows leg was ampu- tated and he seems to be doing as we'll as could be expected. A reward was of- fered for the arrest of the negro and this morning two negroes found him con- cealed in some fodder in loft. He was badly wounded having a pistol wound in the side of his head and another from a shotgun in the hip. The entire charge of the shotgun, had taken effect in the hip. The wound on the side of the head. was caused by a bullet from the mar shaPs pistol, and was fired after Crow was shot down. The negro lay in the woods after being shot and lack of at tention has rendered his injuries serious
 J. H. Gilchrist of this place had inc misfortune to lose his pacing stallion Brandon, 2:12, few days since. While playing in the paddock, he ran into the fence causing dislocation of his shoulder which produced loclJaw. Brandon was al son of Brown Hal. Besides being A race horse himself, he sired quite a number or pacers with records of better than 2.oo. and two with marks of better than 2.1O Brandon was easily worth 5000.