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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09

THIS ase Of rapid progress, with ali sorts OF
1 motlods and materials many OF ths old
modes arc being discarded will soon be mera
memories
Very our young people for instance hayss
tho old fashioned rail fence which used
all over this country by thousands OF farmers. The
native forests were abundant and immense oaks.
with large. straight trunks that would been
excellent for manufacturing what is known quar-
cr-sawed lumber for fine furniture chopped
worm
IN many sections. especially in Pennsylvania Ohio.
West Virginia and Kentucky, where walnut
grew SO abundant in tho carly days OF the country.
the trees considered any more yaiuo than
tho ordinary timber, they were often CUT
ana split into rails. which were light in weight but
were very durable sometimes being III fenca
construction tor the greater part OF century In
certain localities some of these old walnut rails are
60 be found Yet, Such used in making
them would bring large sums tho present time.
one in Ohio recently sold twenty
large black walnut dealer in fancy timbcH
$500
Chestnut is wood that splits easily, and in many
localities these trees and made into railaa
Now the chestnut valuable timber for many uses
The old-style rail fence. which most of our grand1
r wys sSss, sisys
o to have three SS The sornars
sS ss and s se Sn Sssa a. s tie
% ad n aeses onit rem ha ton 70 the ten naa
When s fence Mas ansh h" except the sn top ran
On n The 'hs
fS'
six oblcnG holes morsed through the portion
above the ground. and the ends
rails sharpeped and the points stuck through the
posts. This method enabled the person to build 81
fairly straight fence, and it possible to cultiyats
OF tho land 5llsS
Soon after the new method Of building raj! fence
the sawed into boards,
and board FENCES all the rage; but in a. few
S snss I sssa me place
used shingles were split from short lengths OF he
strai grained oak timber houses
were rooted with these. Whom properly put SUCH
Now the roofing Is nearly an done with slate az
metal or some form OF pulp. woven and nresscd into
sh that are treated with paints Of various kda
disappeared from many sections entirely OK
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09

made still further allowance for conditions Of health
and natural character"
Warden Mckenty said had heard that eminent
juTist Judge Bddlc, the bench that thorc
are times when women to be held responsibo
Tor their actions IL irrated that one about 10
become mother should not be answerabc for an in
dfctnlent for murder in the degree
Let me cite instance" the warden continued
1T was no murder case But it tragedy as ter
rble ever had under nv oservotjon. ana
it parallels the Tarnowska case in all except tho nor
version
Il was in charge OF the House OF Correction some
years ago when man came to me with letter from
poiitician asking me to keep there, for full six
months term OF her sentence. the mans wife imprs.
oned as a drunkard. IIe a working man. himself
decent and sober 1t seemed strange the wife OF
such man should have become chronic drum kard
I asked one OF the give their time so
generously to these unfortunates investigate She
FOUND home that Il model and she found in il
Two daughters. girls Just coming womanlood
heartbroien that their mother should been taken
from them when all they asked the opportu
10 shield her and guard her her aficton That poor
woman. before tho birth Of child. afterwa I'd.
mad been Infatuated to the of liquor by her ply
sicians orders She had never been anything else but
good woman, loving mother. a model wife and
she mad been made drunkard in the performance of
the highest function wife mother can know So
sent for the husband
Il asked him to tell story. He told IL lust
quietly:
Your wife got into this habit under your doctors
orders. while bearing you your child didn't she"
Yes. he answered THAT it,
Seems rather curious Seems n pty
100. But shes bad case. isn't She?
yes, he answered. 1T is. and she Is.
" But IL isn't fatal went OH. Now suppose she
had sot fatal case OF consumption. living for you
n n snvin Ing for ynu and ehilarsn
you f DO h mean a Knos her wouldn't
widen LEM. Sa" ~
that way. " " "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
The Rats Took Possession

H ATS, like many other animals Will show nsht if
IL completely cornercd, and occasions
- - n!cn have been compelled put up n heroic
iisht for their protection in instances have
had to leave the field of permit the rats
TO hold the fort
An interesting story from n little town on
tic Ohio river where a citizen had annoyed by
rats until lie secured that would the ia s
alive. lie set his and caught eight FULL
grown fellows that had been destroying fruit in the
cellar. Desiring set rid them as easily as
possible and having heard drowning was an easy
death. he decided TO drown the rats in the river.
placins them in sliiT. he the middle
rats lie opened the door or trap and shook the
eight rats into the stream
lie vas about to start for shore when he saw one
OF the rats climbing tho side IIe un4
dcrtook TO knock II back in river whom he saw
others climbing into the boat. almost before he
realized what was happening the whole lot of rata
were with him in the boat. He attempted % drive
them out, and went after them pretty roughly, but
was compelled to dcsst in few not only
trying to drive tho creatures overheard was
compelled to quickly leave his seek safety in
the water. e
The man swimmer. and held on to
the edge OF tho boat but he compelled release
his hold and call for assistance which happened to be
near or he might have persisted.
The boat containing tho ted down stream,
but overtaken and tho We're killed with tho
oars OF another boat before the get into
the deserted boat.
number stories are told OF rats driving men
effort being made kill them in large nun.
berS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09

among the men in charge OF criminals But that the
observations OF experts among the criminal insane OF
italy should be corroborated by the views OF experts
handling criminals in American prison lends
exceptional weight to the theory.
Both Robert Mckenty, warden. and Howard
Hasseil, resident physician Eastern Pcniten-
tiary of Pennsylvania, agree that the woman born to
normal health is good woman ordinary train
ing and conditions.
She is better than man Doctor Hasseil.
you take the figures OF this pententiary We
have here at various times than from twenty
10 forty women; but have 400 men, When one
analyses the causes which have convicts of
these few women, he finds that they embrace igno-
rance, degcneracy and those crimes which are known
inpulsive homicides and other crimes of violence
But women succumb to temptation with reluctance
much greater than men, and all their instincts are
strong for what is goodfor honesty sobricy and for
morality Child birth should directly produce such
a monster Countess Tarnowska but conditions may
be set which effect the system, and per-
vered instincts and impulses be consequent upon
the impairment. All depressing diseases injuries
have that effect its Importance and it's
varying with individuals
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
THREE BRIDAL PICTURES

II is true that Mrs Nicholas Lonsworth when she
af' took the title. posed husband; but then
the also had a photograph taken with husband on
"nt side or hcr, ana her father, President Roose-
YET as lac was then the other. the fair
AHfe Roosevelt LoRSworth picture in all
c bridal hncry with outsiders mar its artistic
beluty.
IN sense. the bridal picture is q dead givcaway
ipr. as rule. 1t shows tust what part Of her own
p.rsonality She admires day 1t may be
her veil. her train her the gown itself
even the flowers. Not few particular posed
that the ring viii out like the traditional
house airc.
When Mrs. Lonswo sot through with pho
tographcr the full nagnihccnce of long train was
apparent in the picture Then tho long flowing veil
was artstically festooned the train.
Tho beautiful bridal bouquet and lilies. Of
the-valley that she carried when bride doubt were
considered OF first Importance Mrs. Evans II picE
Jr. of New York for when the was focused on
her the bouquet occupied good part of the fore
ground The picture of three quarter length and
much or the gown gave to the floral effect. This
bride did not look aquare into tho turned
her head enough TO be gazing into tho dis
iarcc This gave the effect OF high brow art
1t would be hard 10 tell what part OF her brida,
akeup appealed most Mrs A. j. Drcxel Jr ~.
former Marjorie Gould; but can make fairly GOOD
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09

dccolle,e II eyes are particularly brilliant she
looks straight into the camera; or ma ybe She has
perfect teeth and then assured that
When the camera man is ready tho posers mouth as
open and all her pearly molars smilnsly
While the bride may be just proud Of her good
looks as any other girl keeps her points in
mint" nevertA eiess they not be compared
that most important detail, the bridal gown Ever
ana always the gown OF all gowns, veil is in
the brides mind when she the camera There are
exceptions 1t is true. but they few
You may he symDathiznS with the photographer.
Don't It is has his own troubles but
nc does not consider them seriously AN atcur
Would Inc experienced man has photographed enough
pridcS 10 know how to cater their whims to
understand the that will tho particular bride
look tho most charming She may have opinions OF her
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09

photosraphers He wisely gives her several sittnl;s
ana lets her take choice. Sho generally finds
her novice views do not hold n to the experts
elore shc settles on her choice Of negatives her
ing for the artistic and something entirely new in
bridal photography is generally Two heads
arc sometimes better than one, pho tog raphcr
is Wiling enough TO combine his idea with hcrs-if
picture.
y PRIDE usually has her photograph taken when she
Is res" from INC altar She is sim happy
win her new honors. still smiling the conSratu-
iations; she fills the studio good cheer she may
nave singular notions Oh how the picture should DO
taken; shc may domand something that entirely new
anu VIII create IL sensation in photodom. isn't surl,
hard matter for photographer to let her think
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
Does lll-Health Make Women Sin p

RI WOMEN were all perfectly healthy. they would
all be angels. new theory. and the most
. comforting one for humanity which has been
preached since the unpleasant dictum that every
body is little bit insane
Men, in spite Of biblical precedents as quoted in the
famous ST. Gaudens dispute. don't count in this
discussion Some Of Them few Of them-darned
few Of thcm-may be saints. But not angels
The genuine two-winged, angelic attributes belong 10
the women; and they have been inferred from
close medical observation Of the one woman of this
age who has come nearest to being demon in
carnae.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
FEW MORAL LET-DowNs

1T is remarkable evidence the excellence OF
woman's nature that although she is more liable
to recurring depressions than although she
ries heavy handicap by her very nature her moral
force upholds her noby that in institution like
this, only prove have become grave
Offenders among population nearly 1900 convicts
II should say that a large proportion these
here primarily because OF a condition OF
impaired vitality. The rest have become criminals
through ignorance through evil surroundings through
disease and through impulses TO violence which may
have been inspired by variety OF causes
I'VE have Just released, pardon, a woman who
serving from five to years for homicide
She is healthy woman; she Is nervous ana hys-
tcrlcal. She saw her child being beaten by another
woman. and sho shot tho other woman dead The law
made marked allowance for the impulse AS distin-
sushcd from prcmedtaton; the pardonug power
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09

T@HE normal woman, living her life in normal
1 health. is spontaneously good Her very i'm
pulses to abnesation, for the sake those she
loves make her the readily the victim OF
mans sclhshness; there is the origin OF the fire.
1ucncy OF women criminals unatics
The sweeping verdict given by the chief phy-
stefan of the Gynecean Clinic at the University of
Genoa, in discussing the Countess Maria Tar
nowsla. the murderess. with Annie vivanti author OF
The Devourcrs" and, subsequently, OF novel called
"Circc" which is practically the life story OF the
Countess Tarnowska. Prilikov, the countess lover
who at her instigation, slew Count Paolo KarmawoW-
sky her berohed has taken out injunction against
the publication OF "Crce' in book form, and Nine
the central figure in the book.
The Genoan University's clinic, which deals
specially with diseases OF women finding Countess
Tarnowska the most promising 1t is treating
although she has been adjudged a criminal lunatc
The authorities at the clinic that by nature
she is good woman and that, she had the beneht
slight surgical operation tho birth OF her
first child she would have continued perfectly normal
and perfectly good But. at the hour when her child
born the good died the terrible
criminal whose evil deeds have shocked two hemi-
spheres came into existence.
II is noteworthy fact that frequently the most
optimistic students OF human to be found
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09

lures. have given their show windows for those
charming subjects
There Is great demand for artistic pictures hows
ever achieved. The brides beauty. enhanced by tina
arts of tho mooste, the hairdrcsser the florist,
combine to make portraits which often surpass in In
herent atractivcness pictures by painters
Sometimes the touch that makes the picture artistic
liz presented by tho bride herself something
ABOUT her personal appearance. 1t be in the
decorations and surroundings she has il it Ia
home picture. There the poses brides
prefer have posed simply the face head OF
brides showing the wreath OF orange blossoms.
beautiful pictures have
Beauty need not despair having its wishes re-
spected this suspicious The photog
knows a bride knows her good points better tina she
does. He'll do his best to be with bringing
them out complete advantage.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
TIMES DISPATCH: RICHMOND VA SUNDAY MARCH O. 1918

guess that it her wonderful>rope pearls. they
fell gracefully to her lap and lightly trained
about her hands. Again the was arranged that
The beauty OF the lace embroidery shown every
detail In spite of ell this, the wonderful gown that
thousands OF New Iorker2 tried gaze upon neither
hidden nor married by flowers. hut is reproduced in all
Its loveliness.
Mrs. DreNei's sister. Lady Deces Ter bouquet
"f Easter lilies when picture
nut she stood sidcwise that veil would
not he obscured
That the genus bride differ, in degree from
amy other woman who the camera mans studio
must not be overlooked. In ordinaI" picture
nilady may show her fIssncss in varying ways
FiiS her dress Is secondary considerations for when
Sie arranged Tor the sitting she inquired coors
she would show OF best received valuable hints
from the attendants when she arrives
hfst or all hN her hair and that very pronounced
style. for the average woman realizes that modes
change rapidly and that in year or SO the picture
would seem old fashioned.
The young woman natulail, well versed in her
own personal ciains and If she has nicely curved
'hih she wants It to sh"w; IL her neck IS like
swans. she wants eycry detail Of that neck in the
photograph; II she has beautiful shoulders poses
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09

y FACT, few recent revolutions ha been pote-
worthy that in bride photography. There is a.
IL much difference between the pictures OF a decade
or two and those today as there is be-
tween wax statue and June bride Those stiff old
eounterfets OF mother she looked, except
when her picture being taken would horrify Tho
daughters Of today.
The demand for tho artistic la is now so preya-
lent among the eternal feminines might apply to pho
Biography in all its stages but 1t fever heat
where brides are concerned Those yesteryear tn.
comparatively few who did in their nuptal array.
die-not how the picture taken just so long
locked up from the OF others. their most
cherished friends
And then the new found husband generally sat or
stood beside his hunk OF happiness arms locked
or HIS own draped about
The artistic effect would be nowhere IL a mere man
was In the picture. even beloved husband Love and
All those things are forgotten when the OF tn.
camera man are reached The Mrs will allow
nor aspiring "Picklewcisht to looIi at her
ara VIII even ask his advice o how she shows off
hesi but as for having him in the picture-never. 1t
would be too od-fashioned Everybody would laugh
q
The only time such of bridal ethics is per-
msstle is when he entire party maids and
tower girls Is TO be took Then the may get
crow.
Decidedly th!. is brides day and .h. want.
everybody 10 know it, Moreover, one would deprive
her OF her prercsatives. her husband IL 4.
doubtful ~ lie would IL he were wanted
Generally hes glad enough be bored The
tnanccs are no has barely escaped from the barber
mo manicure the dentist the chiropodist and fcw
"thtrs ~ their Ills. Hes right Al The baking point
whfn he reaches the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
POS1N0 THE SOCIETY," Bp1f
The Task That Taxes the PhOtog-
rapher, Who Must Break AWaV
From Stiffness and Convention
IHEN photographer starts TO pose a
bride he stands to lose his reputation.

Nv IHEN a photographer starts TO pose a
w bride he stands to lose his reputation.
Taking baby pictures in these days
of rapid lenses and fast plates is play beside
it. Next only to the wedding itself is the
brides portrait in Importance.
Two posers" confront the man who does the
posing. Each bride must be shown in way
no other bride has ever been pictured Also,
each bride must appear beautiful, no matter
what drawbacks thoushtlcss nature has in
tcrposed.
Any photographer who can get away with it,
is entitled to rank an artist Not only
that. but as diplomat, as scholar and
gentleman and. above all. man Of infinite
patience and inexhaustible resource.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09

You never thought Of 1t. didn't you:' l said to
him. Why, miserable, ungratcfu, selfish black
guard. have got the come to me with q
politicians deainer against OF the best women
that sacrificed her an elephant .hided
brute, and ask me TO keep her away from the daush-
ters who breaking their hearts over her misery
and their d@gracc" oh, I'll keep her. You bet I'll
keep herfrom any husband who has a rock where his
heart ought beat
"fIe begin to beg me. then, him sec her. T nut
him off long while for ha surely needed his lesson
And when at last. l. did bring her In, and she
herself In his arms. and begged him: OH dear you
won't keep mo here. Will you? You'll take mo home
won't your that rock inside him was beating like
triphammer and he crying like a baby. Take
her home? You bet he took her she there
yet as sober az and the lovely good devoted wife
and mother sho was before"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-09
The Old Rail Fence

THIS age OF rapid progress with all sorts OF
/ new methods and materials. many the old
modes arc being discarded and will soon be mere
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-19
ANDREWVILLE.

The whitewash brush made vast i'm
provement in the appearance Of Toma-
hawk School, which opened Monday.
Oscar Bradley and Mary Kenton were
quietly married last Thursday evening.
They have the best wishes of their friends.
Frank Collision spent Thursday in vii
mington.
Ray Stafford, Therman Garret and fam
ily, of Burrsville, Charles Collins and
family, of Williamsville, Mrs. Margaret
Poor and children, of Pennington, and
Frank Vincent and family were Sunday
visitors of Mrs John A. Butler
The Misses Nellie and Lizzie Rust Of
Pennington, were guests of Mrs. Nora B.
Rust on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Hubbard, of Eel
ton, Mrs. B. T. East and son. of Middle
town, Matthew Russell and family, of
Pennington, and Edna Baker of Har-
rington, were Sunday visitors of Mrs.
Frank Collision
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-19
Bandit Gets s1sse.


Morris Council, a clerk in the office
OF the Wilmington & Philadelphia
Traction company. was held up in his
office in Wilmington, Del, By a lone
highwayman and the thief procured a
satchel said to contain 1888.
The man backed out OF the Office
with the gun pointed at Council and
then made his escape.
At the time Of the robbery Councils
assistant. Harry Short, was in another
part Of the car barn, and the robber.
who wore a short mask across the up
per part Of his face, entered the Of
fee. Pointing a gun at the clerk. he
commanded him to open that safe and
hand out the money"
The clerk hesitated, but when he
was threatened with death compiled.
and the man, who was evidently left
handed, because he handled the gun
with his left hand. ran from the Office
with his loot.
No trace Of the man could be found, /
although within three minutes after I
he left the car barn employees were
summoned and notice was sent to the
police station.
An automobile was heard moving on
Delaware avenue westward about this
time, and it is supposed the man left
in this machine.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-19
Foes sIax Zach othsr.

State Senator H. F. Brcyles and e
F. Hendricks. luberman Of Selma
Tennessee, killed each other in a igh,
in Aberdeen, Mississippi, the result OF
a quarrel Of a years standing over a
sale Of timber lands The men met
and after a fe wwords Hendricks drew
a pistol and fired. AS the bullet struck
Senator Broyles near the heart, he
drove an axe into the head Of his as
sailant.
Milford chronicle., 1913-09-19
BURRSVILLE

Francis A. Porter and wife entertained
! William Hardesty and sister, Miss LYDIA
/ Of Brownsville. at their home on Sunday
Osborne Harvey, of Philadelphia, join
I ed his wife in a visit at the home of hi:
mother Mrs. Mary E Harvey, on Saturday
Mrs. Melvin E Wheatley and little
daughter. Ruth left Tuesday for visit
with her parents, in Laurel, Delaware.
Autos were plentiful here the day Of
election to convey the voters to and from
the polls.
Little William Lyman Cleaves the
eight-months-old child of Mr.. and Mrs
Enos Cleaves, died at their home on Fri
day, after great suffering The funeral
was held at the NJ. z. Church on Sunday
and interment was made in the adjoining
cemetery. Rev NJ. E. Wheatley was the
officiating minister Howard Pritchett,
of GreenbOrO, was the undertaken.
Miss Laura Thawley left Monday for
Harrington, where she has accepted a
position as milliner with Miss Delena
Quillen.
Miss Stella Cahall left for her home in
Philadelphia Saturday after spending a
week with relatives in and near town
Theodore Adams, of Fredericksburg. and |
Miss Pauline Horsey, of Concord, were |
married at the NJ. E parsonage last week
" Rev. N. E. Wheatley.
Leland Wyatt, wife and little daughter.
evelyn, were entertained by Mrs. Robert
Dill on Sunday.
Mrs. Arlie Jacops spent two days last
week with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Z.
iatheld, in Harrington.
Rev. T H. Wright, of Carroll county.
nd daughter, Mrs. Frank Masten. of /
harrington, were guests last Thursday
Miss Iva Russell and Mr.. and Mrs. /
I'm. T. Harvey.
Paul N. Schultz, of FELTON, and Miss
-elena Marquardt. Of Harrington. were
arried at the NJ. E. Parsonage bv tie
ev. NJ. E. Wheatlev.
A large number Of friends attended
le funeral of Mrs Simeon Bullock
hich was held at Harrington VI. Z.
lurch on Monday
Mrs. Mary Young, of Federalsburg. is
sting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
iltOn Porter.
Rev. Harry Taylor and wife, of Crump-
Il, Maryland, last week visited friends q
this vicinity. He was ten wears ago
e preacher at the ". E. Church here.
Edward Jacops and wife, Of Harring- VI
d, spent few days with his brother,
r Jacops, and son. Arle in town.
john r.. Lister and Miss Della Greeulee, al
near Greensboro. We're married b, H,
". Melvin E. Wheatley at the n. E an
rsonage recently. 4,