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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21
WARY OLD BLACKSNAKE
GAVE NATURALIST A MERRY
TIME BEFORE ITS CAPTURE.
Every Device, From Flight to open
Defiance Resorted Finally
Shaken From Tree Top II
Continues Resistance.

A naturalist in Virginia encountered
a desirable specimen OF blacksnake
which he wanted for his collection. As
usual in such cases the snake saw him
first. It lay perfectly quiet, trusting to
escape observation
Directly In front OF the naturalist
lay wide open space. The naturalist
knew that he could easily overtake
the blacksnake before Il could reach
the bushes opposite. The blacksnake,
too, seemed to be cognizant OF this
fact, inasmuch as the man had not
taken half dozen steps In It's direc-
ton before II changed its tactics and.
some ten feet away. turned and
charged It's hunter.
The man spread his legs and stoop-
ed to catch the snake. But the black
snake displayed such agility that be-
fore the hunter could determine Just
where to grasp II the snake was ten
| feet away.
= It was evident that the blaeksnake
expected the man TO fee, as no doubt
i
circumstances. The snake was some
seven feet in length and although
quite harmless looked formidable
enough to brighten the average man.
As its hunter did not fee the snake
turned about and again charged This
time 1t swerved from its course when
It saw that the man was standing his
ground. This deviation in the snakes
rush got II into some bushes. Here Il
coiled after the manner of a rattle
snake.
It elevated its tail and vlbrated It
with great rapidity and, striking the
leaves and twigs, managed to produce
a buzzing sound not unlike the warn
ing of a RATHER At the same time 1t
drew back its head as If ready to
strike.
The man continued to advance; so
the snake once more changed its tao
tics. 1t began to doge In and out OF
the bush. The maneuvering continu-
ed for perhaps ten minutes. Then the
man, seeing a good opportunity, rush
ed forward to secure his prize.
The blacksnake mounted through
the bushes to their tops and went
from the tops to the lower branches
of a small birch II continued to
mount upward and made its way to
the swaying tip, some Is feet in the
air, performing the feat as quickly as
a squirrel could have done It,
From this elevated position the
blacksnake surveyed the man in tri-
umph. But its exultation was short
lived, for a vigorous shake of the tree
brought 1t down, and as 1t fell upon
the soft bed of leaves at the hunters
feet the man threw himself upon the
serpent and succeeded in catching it.
Even then the blacksnake did not
lose its head, but by an unexpected
movement managed to fasten one OF
Its teeth in a finger, infictlng deep
scratches.
The naturalist kept this snake for
nearly two months. 1t proved to be
the most intractable of blacksnakes
Whenever the naturalist took it In
his hands 1t would exhibit much In
genuity in its attempts to escape.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21

The bedroom is what its name i'm.
plies, place Of repose, and every.
thing about 1t should be conducive to
the one purpose of obtaining rest
Everything in it should be simple, i'm.
maculate, and easily kept So The
floors Of such rooms should be GOV.
cred with mating or should be oiled
and rugs placed beside the bed. The
paper on the walls should be quiet
and subdued. IT, to make the win.
dows uniform with those in other
rooms in the house, curtains are
necessary, they should be as simple
as possible. Garish furniture, and
articles not absolutely necessary to
the occupant should have no place
there. Above everything the bedroom
should be flooded with sunshine for
at least on hour in the day and an
abundance Of fresh air admitted at all
times.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21

Printed cotton delaine in a pretty
shade of pink is used for this little
dress.
The bodice has one wide tuck over
each shoulder and the sleeves are set
into the armholes, the tucks standing
out over them.
The skirt is arranged in two tucks
each side both front and back; it joinp
the bodice band, which, with the neck
and sleeves, is trimmed with embroid-
cry insertion.
Materials required: 81 yards 28
inches wdie, yards insertion.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21

platinum embroidery designed 10 sup
port the draperies, is a choice at once
quiet and handsome-an alliance Of
charms much in request.
other frankly vivid colors borrowed
from flowers and fruit are apple
green and hawthorn rose, and we have
framboise, a rich red, which is very
useful side by side with black or bis
cuti, and a particularly lovely azure
called love in a mist.
Such colors when softened by the
juxtaposition Of say biscuit linen
embroidered in relief with cotton Of
the same shade, or with the ever
useful touch Of black, will make the
summer months radiant, indeed.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21

what is CalleQ Chuuy Ill INC OhAVCu O'oNNS' INV
United States imports quantities Of cacao, choco-
late and confectionery from European countries
and itself exports quantities. abroad, its markets
Including every country in America, even those In
which cacao growing for export is an established
industry
la may be prophesied that the time is coming
when the supply Of cacao will not equal the de-
mand. While there are untouched areas in Latin
America, in Africa and the East Indies, yet this
area is rather sharply defined and by nature lin
tied It is not so extensive as might be guessed
by merely looking at the map, for the climatic
factors of temperature and humidity must be
favorable, or else the tree will not bear for COM
mercial profit, although within few miles OF sue
cessfu plantations. Probably America has larger
resources of virgin land than the rest Of the earth,
and will always hold the lead in production. This
should surely be the case If improved methods Of
cultivation and transportation increase the yield
and the profit from the crop.
The area for cacao production, as has been stat
ed is limited while population is growing at a
rapid rate, and in addition the value of cacao Is
becoming recognized with greater clearness each
year As Is the case therefore, with other great
staples OF the world-for cacao must now be con-
sldered an agricultural staple-like meat wheat,
corn and cotton, the price Is slowly rising as a
larger food supply must be gathered for the
worlds needs By the middle of the century the
result may be expected that the supply will be as
proportionately meager in relation to population
as 1t at present appears to be ample.
Existence on a cacao plantation can be health
full and pleasant; it is tropical life, but the
roundings may be made thoroughly agreeable, and
the reward can surely equal the amount Of energy
expended.
Much scientific study has Of late years been
given to the botanical characteristics of the cacao
tree, the methods of propagating it, its diseases
and the best manner of shipping and marketing
the crop. Since the success of the valorization
control of coffee in Brazil, plans have been pro
posed to valorze in Brazil, and Ecuador also, SO
as to prevent violent fluctuations in price and to
give growers some sense Of security concerning
values The outcome of the plans can however
be of only temporary commercial significance
The essential status Of in the worlds food
supply Is bound to become progressively more i'm
portant.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21
Desk Set DELUXE

Ordinary desk sets of leather and
brass, and the dainty silver sud cut
glass sets, are eclipsed by a new set
brought out by new York firm, and
for which bit Of writing table luxury
one may pay the best part Of a hun
dred dollar bill. There is large writ.
ing pad with pearl corners overlaid
with brass filagree, letter-opener Of
brass with pearl handle, brass ink
well with pearl trimmings and top, a
brass pen tray, letter rack and blottsr
and dainty pearl calendar and photo.
graph frame
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21

much better this is. Except at full
rates-and worth the money.
THE obvious merit Of this contribu-
ton does not necessarily imply any
lack of intelligence in the editors who
reject It. Quite the contrary. They
have to maintain their average. Moth
ing is more experimental than variety.
Homing envelope, with wings pre-
paid, with this, Just as though It were
an ordinary MS"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21

a skirt that has a tablier back and
front with two deep plaits on either
side, and there is another that has
group of fiat wide plaits at the back
only, starting from about the height
OF the knees; so you see, If YOU
want to return to the wide skirt, there
is nothing to prevent you; the mode
OF the moment permits every vagary.
Baltimore American.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21
Chapel In Coal Mine.

In the Mynydd Newydd colliery,
at Swansea. South Wales, at depth
of $50 feet below the surface, is a
notable chapel. It is claimed to be
the only such chapel especially pre-.
pared and consecrated for worship. II
is a long, low room, fitted with rough
wooden benches, capable Of accom-.
modating between $50 and 200 men
Services are held before work every
Monday morning ip the Mynydd
Newydd colliery, ard have been held
regularly since 1867.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21
Writer Turns the Tables

sent It with his manuscript is Charles
F. Lummis, public librarian in Los An
geles, Cal:
do you know good verse when you
see IL?
The author regrets that this MS. is
not compulsory. 1t Is merely an oppor-
tunity.
You publish so much literature that
It is quite impossible for him to criti-
cize it personally and show you how
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21

The years crop comes from seven
republics OF Latin America: adding
20 this the amount grown In the de-
pendent countries of America, II Is
evident that the Western Henri
sphere produces every year the larg.
er part Of the worlds supply. The
list is again headed by those friend
ly rivals, Brazil and Ecuador, on op-
posite sides of the continent but
both south Of the Equator; they al
ways contribute a generous proper
ton OF the annual crop, and lead or
follow one another closely. with
commendable perseverance, through
the decades. Among the American
republics, third place in 1911 must
be yielded to the Dominican repub-
lie. although Venezuela usually holds
It.
Thome, San Cor Sac In Portu
guese) Thome, according to some
aliases and Biographies, is not to be
confused with 81. Thomas, in the
West Indies; II is a small island be-
longing to Portugal, and lies only
166 miles from the African coast.
The area is but 400 square miles,
yet the cacao production is enof
nous, and Thome cacao sometimes
sets the pace and price In the mar
kets. Africa, It would seem, has
risen rapidly In Importance since
the beginning of the twentieth cen
fury, for the Gold Coast. the Cam.
Groom (Kamern), and Fernando Pc
have since that time become pro
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21

Some girls who like to have faint
perfume clinging about the hair put
an oblong of folded wadding, with
powdered orris root scattered between.
in linen slip, This they lay on top
of the ordinary pillow at night.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21
Neat "Take-oH" on stereosyped Manu-
script Rejection Sent to Magazine
Editors Desk.

Magazines ordinarily return manu-
scripts with polite printed slips. Below
is produced a good "take-off' on one
OF these slips 1t was sent by an au-
thor with his manuscript when he dis
patched it TO The American Magazine
The man WIN wrote the letter and
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21
AS TO AFFlNITIEs.

DO you believe that for every man in the
world there is a certain woman who is his real
afinity?"
NO There are some men who would never
consent to be henpecked by anybody"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21
KINDLY MEANT

Mrs. Jenkins-Mrs Smith, we shall be neigh.
bors now. have bought house next you with
a water frontage.
Mrs. smlth-so glad! hope you will drop in
some time.-Everybody Magazine.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21

proved that the cacao product is one
OF the best known associates Of
sugar.
AS an inhabltant Of the polar re-
gions Graves fat of some kind, and
as another In the tropics enjoys his
fruits and his hot peppers-both ma
ture hints in regard to diet-so the
inhabitant in the temperate zone
consumes sugar and is unframed
thereby, providing that there is no
overindulgence. That explains why
so much sugar is carried from the
tropics to the north; 1t is a food
necessity. It explains also why the
manufacturers of cacao and the
chief consumers are in the coun-
tries where no production is carried
on Proximity to the consumers 10
a recognized rule in manufacturing.
The United States heads the table
of cacao users, for the people num-
Der the most, but in proportion to
population this country takes no
moTe luhu lLb snare. hCIuhLlI
France and England consume an.
nually considerable quantities OF
cacao, but Holland and Switzerland
use an amount far in excess Of their
inhabitants.
Figured out in pounds per capita,
the importation of cacao, for II
amounts to that, is quite striking.
The United States uses about one
and one-half pounds of cacao each
year for each inhabitant; Germany
about three and two-thirds pounds;
France. little over one and one.
half pounds; England, about one
and one-fifth pounds; Holland, al
most nine pounds; Switzerland, lit.
tie over five pounds; and Spain not
quite six-tenths of a pound. Much
of these quantities go into the prep.
aration of cacaos and chocolates to
be used for beverages, but an ever
increasing total is manufactured d.
rectly into sweets, dulces, and bon
bons, thus distinguished according
to the nationality of the people, or
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21

That orator has such liquid tones"
Il suppose that is why the crowds
drink them in 81
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21

Virtue is its own reward, so It isn't
necessary to advertise It.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-08-21

ACAo can probably
be grown on only a
small area OF the
earth's surface. The
limit 10 20 degrees,
both north and
south OF the Equa-
tor, but water
takes up a large
share OF this mar
row belt. leaving
merely a slice out
OF America and OF
Africa, with the
near by islands, for
consideration. Prao-
tically one-half Of
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-17

Id Gallagher, Who Shot Gaynor.
them he sees with clear vision at
ali times and in. all places, but
upon one subject.
The nonemaniac: is subject to
haIlucinations. He dreams of be-
ing prosecuted by, his intended
victim, and other horrible night
mares crowd his sleep. He takes
little trouble to hide his deed
when once committed, makes lit
tie or no defense, and usually con-
fesses readily. But until the
murder is attempted he is eau
tious, stealthy and silent.
Schrank was all of that; so was
Gallagher.
Besides their eye. resemblance,
both men have the, same broad
face, the same over-developed
jaw, the same ears-the external
ear being large and5Prominent-:
and the same nose, abnormally
developed.
Another sign of the mono
maniac, especially pronounced in
Schranks,case, is his desire to put
his insane thoughts down on
paper, while he spoke nationally
and without uttering a word
about the insane idea engulfing
his brain Mattoids (cranks)
also pour out their insanity upon
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-17

Schrank, Who Shot Roosevelt, a
John Schrank, the man who
shot Col. Theodore Roosevelt, re
sembles in a most'remarkable way
James ]. Gallagher, the man who
Shot Mayor Gaynor of New York,
Aug. 9, 1910.
These two attempts to ,assassi-
nate prominent public men have
aroused greater interest and sym
pathy than any similar crime
since President Mckinley was
slain.
Look at the eyes. On the right
is Gallagher's; on the left
Schrank's. They each have the.
cold, CLASSY, irnmovable eye of
the murderer, according t6sCesaret
Lombroso, the noted Italian Grim.
inologist. But unlike the com
mon criminal their eyebrows are.
not bushy and are well separated.
Both have ptosis, a species of
paralysis of the upper lids, which
gives the eye ahalf closed appear
ance, and which is common in
many types of criminals.
Both men are monomaniacs.
Those half closed, half squirting
eyes, unburdened by fire Of pas
sion or anger, gazing calmly upon,
all matters save one, are the,
monomaniac's eyes. Through ]
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-06-06
RalIroad Cooperation.

An important step in munic. pal
development has been undertaken at
Defiance, o.; which will result In
the establishment of number OF
new Industries il that city. A
large power plant with a total ca
pacity of $1,000 horsepower ihas
bsen built on the Auglaze river. not
far from the site OF old Fort Deli
ahce, near the junction ofnthe Aus
glaze and Maumee rivers. So con-
stiucted that it can be increased to
1900 or 10, 900 horse power at small
expense. the power pant viii be the
center OF a new industrial section Of
Defiance, The commercial organi-
cations have set aside a number OF
desirable factory sites in close prox-
Unity to the power plant and on
these sites manufacturing concerns
will he invited to locate.
Defiance q on the main line Of
tho baltimore and Ohio railroad and
enjoys excellent transportation IA
elites Tor manufacturing concerns.
TIC Baltimore. and Ohio Railroad
Company. line with its policy Of
cooperation with the cities and
towns along the road in the matter
of Industrial development, has in
formed it's traffic and industr al rep
rensentatiSes Throughout the coun-
try Of the new enterprise at Defiance
in order to lend the assistance OF
this organization when an oppor-
tunity Is offered. sThislplan Of the
railroad Of lending assistance to-
wards the development Of the COM
mnnitles 1t serves. through coop
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-06-06
!. TIN n PLATE
CONTINUED from page one.9-

Foundry Company, Pittsburg; G.
M. Thorp. attorney, of Well and
Thorp, Pittsburg; A. Bernhard. cap
litaiist, New York City; Edward
.Keenland, treasurer United En-
cheering and Foundry Company,
Pittsburg; w. H. cambridge, vice.
president Philip Sheet and Tn
Rate Company, New York city; H !.
NJ Davis, eastern sales manager,
Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Com
pany, Philadelphia; A. Frank, mer-
chant, Irwin. Pa; James j. Dom
nell president Fidelity Title and
Trust Company, Pittsburgh; George
wv. Hannah, general superintend-
ent Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate
Company; S, kaufman. capitalist
New York city; and w. B. Klee,
president Damascus Bronze Com
pany, Pittspurg, Pa. s,s9
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-06-06
Mhy Clark Controls II

In view OF the fact that lit IS
CLAIMED that Champ Clark men are
I'M control OF the Democratic sstara
convention at Parkersburg today6Sieis
fitting that the rank and file of the
party in this county as well as in
other conatlessof the state; where
the Telegram cireuiates sl6 have
an opportunity to know why Champ
Clark Is now In control 81 the. con-
yention. The, West Union, record
asks the question and answers it as
tollowss4- t4ssisi5 s.tAF.,- -. a.i..e,
II Champ clark Is better pre-.
gfessife Democrat than woodrow
Miisan Why, is, every. corrupt infiu-
,ence, 3nlthe Democratic party,inhthis
state working Tor the formers nomi.
nation for president?
GahBl are SUCH inewspaperspa as She
s.Ns hetlins RegIsteTt charleston GA.
'zqttt Falfli6at Times, CtarKsbhfg
Exponent. hampshire Review. Ron.
coyerte. Times and Fayette Sun
boosting the candidacy of Clarke
Why are Clarence W. Watson
William E. Chiffon, Joseph E.
Chiffon, william A. Maccorkle
c1&en Mckinney, charles W. osen:
ton. George l Neal. William Al.
Obey. A. B. Fleming and every
little jackass politician and boodleE
from one end of the state to tbs
other doing al they can to prevent
Woodrow .Wilson delegates from be.
5pg sent, to the Baltimore. conRen-
ttlen?a I'LL ~ W t& MI 1
= Why Is it there is not a man in
the.state.w he-he4ped tosend Watson
and. chiffon tostHe' Senate. who Ffa7ors
the nomination OF woodrow Wilson?
.iDo YOU Know f''one?a7s s't.ttAsfs.ss
q Why is itfhat sucA nawspapers 4.
1.-THE Monroe Watchniap. GFeen6riei
Independent Charles Town Ere;
Press, Shepherdstown Reg ster ant
the Spirit of Jefferson-newspaperi
that have always stood for .he yer,
best in citizenship and in Democratic
puiitics-are today fighting fol
Woodrow wilson? alto
Dear Democrat, If you can find IL
the entire state OF West Virginia .
Wall Street Democrat or follower
Of Chiffon and Watson-just one
mind you-who is a loyal woodrow
Wilson man, the West Union Record
agrees not to publish another word
IN opposition to the candidacy -oi
Champ Clark.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-06-06
summer vacation. The plant had
bSShs filming steady almost a year.
al II brkers feel the need OF a
reEtH UHk '5stiati &.

restt Sat
/ Miss Josie Bride. a high sehoo:
student. will begin select school
at shadybrook Monday morning,
and viii teach a term Of six weeks.
Miss Bride is a bright and popular
young lady and has succeeded in Sc
curing a large number OF Students
for her school.
Attorneys Brannon and stathers
are arranging to move their offices
from Bank street to the new Tierney
building on Main street. They had
planned to move their offices into
this building just before 1T was
damaged by fire but at the time OF
the fire the rooms which they were
TO occupy we're practically de-
stroyed, i. ,.c ,,.e y
John Reynolds was arrested here
yesterday On 'tha2gesi preferred
Iaginst him for bootleggtng. HE
hearing before Justice resulted in
I his beingsplacsd a jailito awit fed
eral court action,
J. H. Edwards, Andrew Edmis.
ton and Judge Henry Brannon arr
at Charleston this week on bust
ness. y "
j. ]. Judy, an inmate of the in
sane asylum died Monday and body
was. sent to IT'S. home at Landslide
for burial Z 'A p
Miss Georgia. Hawkins has re
turned from Roanoke. where she ha,
been attending the bedside of he
mother, who had been i'll.
Mrs, Thomas Young. of Fink. i
spending the week here with he
sister, Mrs. T. j. Ryan, on Mai
avenue.
Miss Nina Sheets has accepted
position as clerk in William Adler
store.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wilson viii
/ occupy the Ralston property o.
Center avenue during the absence 0
Prof. Knabensheu and family
who will spend the summer at pick
ems.
Alex. Blumberg has returned
from d ten days business visit II
New YORK city. r
I 81 ~ Goe made a business tril
IT'S MdR8hgah Wednesday.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-06-06
WEST


WESTON. June 5-tAIiss Maggie
Nolan died Tuesday at her home
l'near this city from a stroke oil
paralysis, which she sustained sew
eral weeks ago. Miss Nolan was a
highly respected woman andsa had
been. life long member of 1.-the
Catholic church at Sand Fork?iThe
funeral took place Wednesday after
noon at the St. Bernard Catholic
church. conducted by the rev ;,
Father Ryan Quirt. Mrs, Elizabeth
Ryan and a numbeS of friends of
Weston went out to attend the flu
neral ia
George Smith. a well known Baltl-
pore and Ohio railroad engineer.
married Mss Carrie Smith, OF near
Sutton, Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith left Sunday for wedding
trip east, and will spend several
weeks in Atlantic City, after which
they VIII return to Weston where
they will make their ruture home !.
Claude Rlnehart was called to
Berlin Tuesday morning to attend
the funeral Of his aged uncle, Theo-
IdoTe Rinehart. who died at his home
there at the age of 10. He was one
Of The oldest citizens in that section
and had many friends who will re-
greet to learn of his death. Ho
served in the Confederate army dur
ing the Civil War.
The Crescent window G,ass fac
tory pulled its fires Saturday for the