The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-03

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Whenever I git to thinkIn'-ns I do think
% tho war.
A-tryin constant TO flGgcr out the things
we WIZ fiEhtln fer,
Which Wuz right nm which WIZ wrong
well, II doesn't matter;
She's up there-old Glory-shc's waving
overhead.
She dazzles the nations with rIppes of
red,
And she'A wave for us living. or drooP
Ger US dead
She's tho fing OF our country forever.
Old things Is changed In n twinklin'-t's
hard to onrnvel how.
But north an south under one flag they're
Marchin' through eorgy" now.
I've danced to yankee Doodle on tho
mountain and the plain,
An Two hcerd EN- cheeriR Dixie from
Texas Glenn to Maine;
Been thirty years sence the ilehtln'-
though It don't seem long as that
Sence follered "Stonewnll' Jackson. with
nary shoe or hat,
Through tho valleys o Virginia m every
where he went at
The state convention Of the United
Daughters Of the Confederacy was held
in this city yesterday. There were
morning and afternoon sessions, held in
the Carroll club auditorium. when all
the business before the convention was
disposed of, and the pleasures attend
ing the gathering were climaNed at
night, In brilliant reception at the
home OF Mrs. Charles II. fancy. on By
ron street.
Not as many of the delegates as en-
pected answered to the roll call when
the convention opened at 1880 n. m, but
their chapters were represented in most
cases by proxy. The proceedings were
quite Interesting and attracted num-
Der Of visitors. including members Of
the Shriver Grays. 10 the afternoon ses-
sion. The auditorium was rern prcttily
decorated with palms and the national
colors. Rev. Jacob Birmingham, rector
OF ST. i.uke's p. e. church, opened the
convention with prayer, and the address
OF welcome was made by HIrs. Robert
White vice president CT Robert L. Lee
chapter Of this city. Mrs. Helen Pen
dleton. Of Shcphcrdstown vice president
OF the state organization. responded
happily. Among the delegates present
were the following:
Charleston--Mrs. Maria Stone.
Saepherdstown-Mrs X. r. Reynolds.
Mrs. II. C. Getzendanner. Mrs. Helen
Pendleton.
Martinsburg-Nlrs. ]. W. McSherry,
Miss Mamie Aud.
Mooreheid-afrs. William Fiddell.
Whcelng-Mrs. w. W. Arnett. Mrs.
Octaria Moore.
Funtington-AIiss Lulu Burkes.
The morning session was occupied
with the consideration Of reports Of the
various chapters. all of which showed a
love OF the work and fidelity to the OBJ
jects of the organization. Several re-
ported observances OF StonewaIt Jack
sons birthday. During the noon recess,
Mrs. Robert Jeffrey Reed. at her home
on Twelfth street. entertained the state
officers at luncheon, and simila: hospi-
tally was bestowed by other members
OF the local chapter to visiting dele
gates.
Officers were elected at the afternoon
session, and Charlie tor selected as the
next place OF rressG,:' on the invitation
extended by the chap J, OF tn: capital
city. Discussions on the proposition to
form auxiliary chapters among the chill
dren of Confederate soldiers resulted in
the matte. being left optional with the
Chapter. In the absence Of Mrs. \. L.
Langley Of Charleston. state president,
who was prevented from coming by the
illness Of her father, Mrs. Pendleton pre-
sided. and Mrs. Percy Norton, OF this
city, acted as secretary In the stead OF
Mics McCurdy. of Charlecs Town, who
was unable to be presen..
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows:
Prestdent-Mrs. J. W. McSherry, Of
Martinsburg.
First vice president-Mrs. Helen PEN
dleton, of Martinsburg.
Second vice presldent-Nlrs. W. W.
Arnett, OF Wheeling.
Recording secretary-Mrs. Mabel An
derson, OF Charleston.
Corresponding secretary-aliss Sally
Lee Powell. OF shepherdstown.
Treasurer-Miss Lulu BuIkes, OF
Huntington.
Histor!an-Miss Hopkins, OF Charles
Town.
The office OF historian was decided on
by the convention. and was created 10
preserve data OF the events pertaining
to the Lost Cause" In this state.
The reception at the fancy home was
brilliant function. The hours were
from to Il O'Clock. and assisting the
hostess. Mrs. Charles II. Taney.were the
officers OF Robert Z. Lee chapter, Mes
DANES W. F. Butler Robert White and
Percy Norton. The Confederate colors,
red and white, predominated IN the
beautiful decorations. red roses being
conspicuous. Stationed In nm alcove OF
the hall was the Waldo Mandolin Quar-
tette. which d!scoursed pleasing pro
gramme throughout the airaI:. Super
intending the tables In the dinirs-room
were: Mesdames Bates Woods. Mrs. Il.
H. Kincheioe. Martin Thornton, Edward
Bowie, John Rice: Misses Carrie Knotc,
Sadie Bates. Edith Noise. Bessie Nc
Tain and MISC Coullnan Tho r.,.n