Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-08-28
WOMEN DISCUSS
STATE POLITICS
Strange Administration Of The
Old Time And The New.
Sewing Bees VS.. Politics.
(By Milderd Kahler)

Lavender and old lace; snuff boxes
and powdered wigs; bobbed hair and
short skirts and feminine politics ali
mngle together these days at the
home of Col. John Philip Hill, candi-
date for the U. S. Senate, at 3 West
rankin street, in one of the old aris-
tocratic residential sections Of Balti-
more, where the women's headquar-
tiers of the MISUNDERSTANDING
campaign has been established.
Here the "ladies of 1872" whose
ghosts seem to permeate the atmos-
phere of this stately old mansion, rub
elbows with the "women voters of
1926" Every day number of women
gather here, frequently over cup of
tea, to discuss plans for the coming
ampaign-somewha of a contrast to
the conversation of the "ladies" of the
early nineteenth century, who con-
versed of their "beauX" and Sewing
circles" in coquettish fashion. 1t
seems as if the cup of tea is the only
remaining link between the 'ladies"
of that time and the "women" of to-
day.
On entering Col. Hills handsome
old home, one is transported back
more than one hundred years-the
large high-ceilinged rooms are re-
splendent with antique mahogany fur
niture, crystal chandeliers and long
mirrors of the days when "ladies"
had to have mirrors long enough to
see if their "trains" were arranged
correctly-however, these same mir
rors are now quite convenient for the
modern woman voter to powder her
nose"
This old house seems to be absorb
ed with its own memories, careless of
those who now plan the technique of
the feminine political game here. 1t
smiles, like beautiful woman with a
fan of the days of long ago, allowing
these people to look-and to work
here-but yet holding itself aloot
from these modern feminists with q
reserve that is hidden under its SUI
percilious smile.
But gathered around the same ia
BILE in the drawing room where the
"belles" of former days congregatec
with their embroidery, these "192e
women voters" say they wouldn't
change places with the "ladies Of
1912" These feminists declare they
are just as feminine as the "ladies'
fof long ago and that they take just
the same interest in their homes and
children. They add most emphatical
ly that they are doing far more fol-
their homes and children by making
sure they have the right men place.
OH the ticket for the primary election
and by working hard for these men t.
win than the "ladies" of former days
did by staying at home and taking nc
interest in politics whatoever.
On one side of the house, there is 6
"Romeo and Juliet" balcony but more
reminiscent of the days prior to the
Civil War. One wonders just how
many loving couples, in those days Of
crinoline, plighted their troth to each
other here, when they would steal a
way from the stately dignity of ths
drawing room party. This balcony O.
verlooks "Franklin Farms" whose ap'
pie trees have been made famous over
half the world by Col. Hill.
Even publicity has not taken away
the peaceful atmosphere of Franklin
Farms. When one enters the Farms
by the narrow brick flaged passage
way, which reminds one of the OLE
World even in this place over cen.
fury in age, one imagies they are fal
away from the activity of moderr
city, roaring about its daily business
Here there is the twilight peace Of
days of long ago-before politicians
both men and women, entered thru
the stately old iron gates.