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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-15

n nee upon time, all the fairies
on earth had meeting IN
~ great big forest.
From forest and meadow, brook
and waterfall they came, each
dressed i'm his very best. There
were fairies in white and fairies in
silver, fairies in red and pink and rose,
and so many fairies in blue and green
and yellow and lavender, that they
never, never could all be countedl
When they assembled in the heart
of the great dark forest, the fairy
queen of them all climbed up on
great white flower. And though she
herself was not very big, no bigger
In fact than any other fairy, so high
was her flower throne that she could
see over all the multitude of fairies.
For a minute she looked at them,
chattering gaily before her. Then
she remembered that they were
there for making plans-not for
talking and visiting.
So she waved her wand and i'm
mediately silence, like a cool breeze
from a still mountain top, settled
over the crowd of fairies
They looked eagerly at her, for
though every fairy knew in the cor
ner Of his heart, exactly what they
were there to talk about, nobody
knew quite how to begin.
But beginning things never wor-
ried the fairy queen, she simply
skipped the beginning and started
in a middle, very good plan it was
too.
Another wave of her wand and she
said, Fairies all; we have come
here in order to plan some gay to
bring the stars to earthp
There, it was said And who but
a fairy would ever have thought OF
picking the stars from the beautiful
night sky and bringing them to
earth? But fairies think of any
thing-thats the incest part about
them.
No sooner had the queen spoken
than the fairies all began to talk at
once.
The stars are so shining and
beautiful" said one.
I'VE want them on earth to play
with" cried another.
Lets bring them down tonight"
shouted third.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-15

1.-The Is irritatingly optimistic"
IN overheard some one say of a
woman the other day.
MI The expression was prompt.
ly picked up and criticised.
There carnot be too much optimism"
the critic said.
Do you agree? 1 don't.
Optimism is a very beautiful thing,
but like all good things there can be
too much of it. Too much of a good
thing" is a byword in our language.
1t is a popular reflection of the Greek
motto which l am so fond Of quoting.
Nothing in excess"
Some ore, Stevenson, l think, has
said, The habit of looking on the
bright side is worth a thousand pounds
a year" And so it is, but he did not
say, THE habit of looking only on the
bright side"
Optimism is fashionable just now
and like all fashionable things is fire.
quently carried to excess. And to
my way of thinking, at least, people
who affect the persistent optimism are
irritating and antagonizing rather
than cheering and soothing.
"A pessimist is a person who has to
live with optimists" is the contribu-
ton of a confirmed cynic, but l am
not so sure that it is wide of the mark
Naturally | am strongly inclined to
optimism, but when l rub up against
one of these ultra fashionable opti-
mists l find myself inclining toward
pessimism. For instance, in the pres
ence of one of them, whose carefully
preserved, flawless cheerfulness some
how reminds me of pink and white
enameed complexion I happened to
remark one day (after week OF
drizzle, fcgs, cold winds and general
gloom) that The people who had taken
their vacation at that time must be
disappointed with the miserable
weather, and that l myself was much
depressed by it.
why yesterday was a lovely day.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-15
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Star Messengers
ECtaga lr&ramJ,dscS,

Again the fairy queen waved her
wand. Again there was silence In
the meeting of fairies.
IF we talk so much we cannot
plan" she reminded them wisely.
LET US plan way 10 talk to the
stars and beg them to live on earth
with us"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-15

T6fry meeting.
With the help of the busy sun.
beams a message of light was SEM
to the stars.
Wont you please come and live
with us" it said, there are no lovely
stars on earth and we need you"
And then the fairies waited for az
answer.
But none came.
Till twilight they waited and nons
camel
Then suddenly, through the tre,
trunks, they noticed a star and an
other star--a hundred hrefiies fit
tered into the fairy meeting.
THE stars were too busy Il
come they said, so we are here in
stead and we'll stay forever and al
ways"
And they have.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-15
PRESS COMMENT
1t Is Hard to Believe.

caldwell .Tribune)
1t is hard for the Tribune to believe
the charge made against Judge Ailshie
by the Capital News. Laying aside all
question of party loyalty, then or now,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-15

and witty He is forever saying comic
things and carrying on. AS Peggy
asked him the other day. has he never
serious moment? The exact words
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-15

Was there ever such spirited young
man as Mr.. Todd! 1t just seems. as
Peggy says, that he isn't content to sit
quietly minute. And so light hearted
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-15

Sandalwood trees in India are gen
orally found at an altitude of 1000 -
5000 feet.
1t is said that the state of Florida
receives more than $1,000 900 a year
from the trade in alligators.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-15
WATCHFUL WAITING,

watchful waiting The crazy
zeal to
The symbol his pocket corkscrew was
bleeding What
drunken freak? Are they
the rising the
sale
the
thirsty
he obbed
where
WELL there perhaps will dawn brighter
nowlets
should the depart and should the fireworks
bloodshed.
watch and more
COP right. l9 H.,,n.. ...v,.. OaaA,lA-~..
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-15

Little Marion and her next door
neighbor, Donald, were engaged in an
absorbing conversation.
Who are these anarchis, people,"
asked Marion.
why" returned the boy, they want
everything everybody else has got, and
they never wash themselves"
"Oh, I see" replied the little miss, a
great light dawning, they is The little
boys growed up!"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-15
-. Tie
Evening Chit-Chat
BY Ruth Cameron

He Is irritatingly optimistic.
overheard some one say of a
woman the other day.
The expression was prompt,
" picked I'D and criticised
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-15

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-23
Social and Personal
Trojan Club Masquerade Ball.

Invitations have been issued by
the Trojan Club for a private Hal
iowe'en misrepresentation to be given
Tuesday evening, October 81, in the
Hoffman hall. There will be ,appro-
pirate decorations and music for a
most delightful occasion. The com
mittee in charge consists of X NJ.
Kyle, p H. Bayne and J. Trainer.
Mrs. Hartness Entertains.
Mrs. Mark Hartness entertained
Thursday afternoon at cards in hon
or of her niece, Miss Marie Kidd The
floral decorations of the rooms were
pink roses augmented by vines Of as
paragus and smilaxs Five tables
wer In use for progressive euchre and
at the close of the game the souvenirs
for having made the highest scores
were presented to Mrs. A. G. Sturte-
want and Mrs. GILES. The house
guests were also presented with
dainty souvenirs.
At O'Clock a. luncheon was
served and the hostess was assisted
by Mrs. w N. Nay Mrs. William
Beardsley. Mrs. Frank Purple, Mrs.
NJ. j. Matthew's, Miss Kidd and Mrs.
Roy Dennis.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-23
Atfracfiva card Party.

Most attractive was the caro- party
given by Mrs. Selma NJ. Mason In
the home of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. John w. Brown ION Lee street,
from to Il O'Clock last evening.
The Floral decorations were in yell
low chrysanthemums and greenery.
Ten tables were in play for auction
bridge and at the completion OF the
game souvenirs were presented to
Miss Lille Koblegard and Mr.. Peter
Koblegard. Later refreshments we're
served in the dining room where
long stemmed yellow and White
chrysanthemums formed the attrac-
tive centerpiece. The color scheme
of yellow and white was carried our
in all the CONNECTIONS and appoint
ments. Mrs. Richard T.. Lowndes
presided and the ices were appropr1-
ateIy moulded in miniature pumpkin
and ears OF corn design in keeping
with the Halloween season: Conee
was poured by Miss Garrard and the
aides were Mrs. Roscoe Brown. MRS.
Robert R. Wilson and Mrs. e. Bryan
Templeman.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-23
intimate friends and relatives we're
PERSONALS

Judge and Mrs. James w. Robin
son went to Huntington today 70 WISH
relatives few days. 81 y
George II. ,Ober has returned from
Indianapolis, Ind. where he spent
two weeks attending the annual
international convention of BARRIERS.
Albert r.. Shinn, OF Reynoldsv1lle,
was city visitor Friday.
Mrs. Harry B. Curtin and Mrs. ROD
ert Norris are home from Parkers-
burg whee they attended the annual
convention of the state federation OF
women's clubs.
Mrs. Homer w. Williams and son,
Roger, have returned from Fairmont,
where they visited at the home OF
her father, Benjamin F. Ramage
Z John s. Rixey, former member OF
the local bar, is here from Culpep-
per, Va, visiting friends for few
&. c. Hardman is here from spen-
GER
G. L. Goodman was here Friday
from Jane Lew on business visit
John F. Shore, of Middlebourne, is
a business visitor, here.
G.. r. Bige1ow, of ParkerSburg, 10 q
business visitor in the city. A%
F. o. Bailey is here from keyser.
w. W. Henderson, OF Parkersburg,
is a. guest at the Hotel Gore.
Magistrate W. 9. Starcller has re-
turned from a several days business
visit In Wheeling. 49,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Sullivan, OF
Alexander, are visiting in the city.
VI
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-23
Eox-G,.imn.

Mrs. Elizabeth Fox and Mr.. Car
ance Griffin were united in marriage
Wednesday evening at the home o.
the brides parents, Mr.. and MIS-. w.
Fox at Industrial. - service was
nerformed by the Rev. Mr.. HoHer,
pastor OF the Industrial Methodist
Episcopal church. The bride was at
tended by Miss G1ady Griffin and miss
Nellie Wilson. Mr.. Parks was tne
best man. The bride wore white
silk crepe dechine dress and carried
a bouquet OF white bride roses. miss
Griffin wore a primrose crepe decnlne
silk dress and carried a, bouquet Of
red roses and Miss Wilson wore q
pearl blue crepe DECLINE silk dress
and carried a bouquet Of white roses
ChrSsanthen1ums and ferns We're
used IN deco fsItfnS the house. = Few
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-23

Ladies' Union Suits,
high neck, long sleeves,
high neck, short sleeves,
and low neck sleeveless.
Soft fleece SLIGO
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-23
Picture Framing

Expert service offered.
Complete line Moulding ia
stock. Black, brown,
griffs and mahogany. We
neered Circassian, w alnut
Moulding. Estimates Civ,
en- on all work according to
size and grade of moulding
selected.
Ovals carried in stock.
in all sizes, black, brown.
gilt and mahogany.
We are prepared to
make the new Serving
Trays, any size, brass or
brass and wood handles,
felt bottom finish, rubber
tip corners. Several seen
cry designs in tapestry.
Many persons elnbroider
the designs and have them
framed. Trays ofall sizes
carried in stock.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-23
Furbee-Cllaplnan.

Announcement has been made o.
nineton. and Miss Josephine Chap
man. of Morrell. Neb., which event
took place in Chicago "Wednesday.
october. IA. Miss Chapman spepI
iast wear in Warrington as head o.
the. domestic science department Of
the high school. Mr.. Furbee is casn.
Ter of the First National Bank OF
Warrington, and is one of the most
prominent residents Of his home
age came as great surprise to the
many friends of the bride and bride
groom.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-23
Federat;on Elects omcers.

PARKERSBURG. Oct. 13-The
west Virginia Federation of Won.
ems Clubs, in session here. last might
elected the following officers:
Mrs. r. l.. Hutchinson. of Hunt
District presidents A. L.
lehman. az FFairmont, First district;
Mrs. I. G. Lazclle, of MorgantoWn'
Second district; Mrs. Woodson 2.
wells, of Charleston. Third district
MIS-. j. B. Samuel, OF Parkersburg:
Fourth district; and Mrs Herald
Ritz. OF! Bluefeld, Fifth district
Mrs. James Moreland, OF Morgan
town. recording secretary.
Mrs. L. j. Corbley. of Huntington.
corresponding secretary
Mrs. Norris N. Ogden, of Charles
Mrs. John L. Ruhl, Of Clarksburg.
genarl state federation secretary
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-23

Efficient workers, when out of
work, are sure to be persistent want
advertisers for that's phase Of
their eficiency.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-23

To get the best available stenogra-
pher is worth some want advertising
and would be even IL want advertis-
Inc were the costiless. instead of the
cheapest thing in town.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-23
A Style at 81
A Style at So. so
INTEREsTING lEEMs

Patent kid, plain toe, cloth top,
button. A stylish stree booze. B go
e widths, French glace or duh kid
or gun metal. Full round or mar
row toes.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-23
To Hold Bazaar.

Plans were made for a bazaar TO
be given during the first week OF De
cember by the members of the La
dies Aid Society of the First Bapuse
church yesterday afternoon at
meeting held In the parsonage with
Mrs. w. C. Taylor as hostess. At the
close OF the business session refresh
ments We're served.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-23

Stenographers who haven't learned
the want ad. way of getting positions
wouldn't be quite ..at home" in a
modern Office. a.
Furnished room hunters can mar
row the search down tothree or four
worth Invests eating places-al1 ad-
verttsed in the Telegram.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-23

c. H. Bell Is here from Parkersbarg
on a business mission e
J. A. Viquesney. state game war.
den, is here from Belington on official
business.
The Washington times., 1914-03-15

Yes, Susan, know who Katherine Hen
derson is. She is the very attractive niece
of Congressman and Mrs. Howard Suther-
land, of West Virginia She really lives at
Hancock, Md, but she is passing the winter
in Washington with the Sutherlands and is
dividing the time between her music and
society," She sings as well as she plays the
piano and she really is quite accomplished
along both lines. There are four Suther-
land girls at home, all school girls, and, with
Katherine, it makes quite merry house
hold
The home that Congressman and Mrs.
Peter Goeet Gerry have in Washington is
so attractive. 1t is the house at 2l07 Mas
sachusetts avenue, which DR.. Murray built
several years ago, just about three doors
from Mrs Richard Townsends (Mrs. GeTys
mother) mansion. When you enter the house
you ascend short flight of white marble
steps to the reception hall, which is furnished
in red, and the footman wears red uni
form. A little balcony overlooks this room,
which is an ideal place for an orchestra
when a party is on Three doors open into
the reception hall. One leads to the draw
ing-room, a large room, beautifully arranged
with soft, blue draperies. The new portrait
of Mrs. Gerry, by Paul, which was completed
this winter, hangs in this room. This portrait
is splendid likeness and shows Mrs. Gerry
sitting, and is about three-quarter size She
is wearing white satin gown, which, like all
her gowns, is handsome in its simplicity. Di-
rectly opposite the drawing-room is the din
iny-room, the color scheme of which is red
and white But the sweetest room of all is the
library. 1t would be hard to attempt 70 tell
about it unless you told about all the hand
some pictures on the walls, the BIZ. comfy
chairs and all the interesting things in the
room. The feature of this room that interests
me most is the number of photographs, all
handsomely framed, of the relatives and
friends of Mr.. and Mrs Gerry.
That this house lends itself to floral dec
orations was proved 20 me the other night
when Mr.. and Mrs. Gerry entertained at a
large dinner party. In the reception-room
deep pink azaleas, and white lacs. formed
the decorations against a background Of
palms and Ferns In the drawing-room more
pink azaleas and !lacs were used, but the
prettiest touch of all was given by huge
The Washington times., 1914-03-15
MISS KATHERINE HENDERSON.
Photo by Buck.

cluster of old-fashioned Tiger lilies in tall
vase, which adorned little table near the
center of the room. But all this just lead
up to the triumph of the decorators efforts
in the dining-room. Here hundreds Of Kill
larney roses were used-the large Queen
Killarney kind that are deep red-pink. In
the center of the table was huge cluster
of the roses mingled with white and mauve
lilacs and mauve orchids. Here and there
The Washington times., 1914-03-15
A Chronicle 90
cCocie:tT q

Fridays in February and March, but she fail
ed to note that they both fell on the thir-
teenth. After she had sent her cards out it
was too late, so with fear and trembling she
awaited the fateful days. In the meantime,
some very dear friend came to town to visit
and Monday afternoon was the only day she
could give Mrs. Tiller for party so she sent
out cards for Monday, the twenty-tfird That
about capped the climax. Mrs. Tiller knew
something awful would happen. 1t did. On
the first Friday at home the worst snowstorm
of the season came and on the Monday an
other quite as bad; but this last Friday dis
proved that Friday, the thirteenth, carries q
hoodoo always. 1t was one Of the most beau-
tiful and spring-like days of the whele winter.
The cook broke none of the tea cups and
everything was lovely.
And speaking Of the thirteenth, honest
y expected the engagement of Miss Eleanor
Wilson to be announced Friday, for that IS
the fateful date of the Presidents family.
The engagement Of Miss Jessie was an
nounced on the thirteenth. Did you remem-
Der that? didn't. Some one told me.
.
You say you have heard of dove lun-
cheons, but never of dove dinner. Well,
my dear Susan, your education has been
sadly neglected. If you lived in Washington
and we're affiliated with the Congressional
set, you would understand without being
told. A dove dinner is dinner party with
only women folks as guests. They are quite
popular here. Mrs. Julian James gave sew
eral this winter, and Mrs. Elkins has one
every now and then. So does Mrs. Burton
Harrison. Luncheon parties interfere with
afternoon engagements, and they are not a.
popular as they used to be. So often men
in Washington, and especially ones in Official
IL, cannot get away for dimes IL so
their wives are having dinners. and they
c"r IN sometimes n time for tne coffee
ard for chat afterwlrd, and sometimes in
time to escort the ladies home.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Mason have
wonderful collection of rugs, tapestries, dra-
peries, and curios that they have gathered
from all corners of the earth in their numer.
Gus travels. Their home is exquisite.
Be sure and write to me from Palm
Beach, Susan, and tell me how the Washing
ton folks there are behaving-and behave
yourself. Have grand time.
Today is the Vice Presidents birthday.
Sixty. Would you ever think it? Well, he
doesn't look it one bit.
Don't forget to have good time and get
rested.
Always yours,
The Washington times., 1914-03-15


roses, white snap-dragons, wall flowers, and
those dainty little trailing yellow flowers
known as Acacia, or, to be very correct
Nimosa. These shower bouquets we're in
silver baskets and the effect was splendid.
You ask me what the Cabinet women are
doing during lent? Why, Susan. hat an in
quisitive turn of mind you are developing.
So far as can see (and they, too, rathe,
suspect) they are doing much the same as
they have done all season. Of course, they
are not receiving, but dinners and luncheons
by the dozen fill the social calendar every
week. Buffet 1rrcheors are extremely popu
lar down this way, and most of the parties
are of that nature. rather than the more
formal and pretentioL- REGULAR" luncher
Of course, they are not quite as busy as
the" were before lent, and they are spending
their spare in all sorts of ways. Mrs.
Osborne, wife of the Assistant Secretary
of State, was telling me that she had her
mother visiting her and she had not had
chance to take her sightseeing at all until
now. In fact, Mrs. Osborne is busy taking
herself sightseeing, for it has many
years since she was in Washington, and he
city has changed so much. Most Of the
Administration hostesses are strangers in
Washington, and, like Mrs Osborne, they
are trying to see what they can Of this fair
city while they have time. --..
The White House folks have spent more
time sightseeing than anyone ever knew.
There has been hardly a time This winter
when some of their old friends have not
been house guests and they have taken them
about in quiet sort of way.
Some one asked Mrs Marshall how she
managed to always seem so bright and in
terested in things and not get bored and tired
out with so many luncheons teas, dinners,
and receptions. She laughed and said that
for the simple reason, she supposed, that she
had not done it all her life, and she had
large reserve fund for enjoyment stored
away somewhere, which had been drawn on
but little in recent years.
guess she is right That is the very thing
that makes official society folks interesting
to me- They are so seldom bored with the
social side, and it rather restores ones faith
in things to see the way they enter into it
all and the good, wholesome joy they get out
Of it. Take young Congressman with
pretty wife who is becoming popular, why,
he Just struts about and admires her and
thinks all the weight of the world is small
matter when it comes to having spouse who
gets on in society at the Capital.
DO believe in signs? Well, | did until
today" That is what Mrs. Theodore Hance
Tiller said to me when teased her about
picking jinx days for her parties. Early in
the season when she mapped out her plans
she picked as her days at home the second
The Washington times., 1914-03-15
I DEAR SUSAN:

Was | surprised when the an
nouncement of the engagement
of Miss Eleanor Wilson and Sec
The Washington times., 1914-03-15
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@ LETTER

barrassment little later, when she learne
that the exhibition dancer was the daughter
of very dear friend of her best friend in
New York.