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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-09
SEEK BRIGHTNESS OF LIFE
Excellent Idea Is That Recently Put
Forth by an Eminent English
College Professor.

A professor in one OF our famous
universities has suggested a chair Of
smiling and a course in good-fellow-
ship
We have courses in decorum and
courses III composition, and courses
IN the direction OF energy. Then what
reason is there against inaugurating
course in optimism? Why should
not our young people be taught to
think along the path OF sunshine, to
look for the brightness in life in
scientific, methodical way7
Too much of the present-day learn
ing is inclined to make gloomy peo-
pie of US. Smiling, which is a sort
of banner of optimism, has too long
been the uncertain matter OF temper
ament instead of reliable habit of
life.
AS a rule, the majority OF persons
are attracted to others who smile cas-
lily. These smilers succeed in bust
ness, so that success Is often said
to &c the cause OF their smiling when
perhaps it is the opposite which is
true.
They seem to radiate happiness and
opulence, and we say their paths lie
in pleasant places.
But maybe they light the paths with
their own smiles
There must be way in which
thought can be brushed up with light
touches Athletics teach the man to
control his temper; the gymnasium
braces up his muscles; q course in
ethics sets his face toward the moral
standard. There surely is a place for
q course in smiling
And there is 10 reason why it
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-09
Ankiet Sets.

Show buckles, with anklets to match,
are some of the newest and most ex.
IRENE novelties to be found in the
shops. Indeed, only one or two ex-
elusive stores have dared to show
these so far.
The prettiest design made ia g
tWisty serpent, made of silver gilt
and rhinestones, that holds its tail
in its mouth, as it coils about the
ankle and winds itself accommodating
" into the oblong shape Of the slip
per buckle. Tradition seems to force
upon jewelers. the necessity Of put
ting an eIliptical green stone in the
serpent's head, as is done in this case.
But the effect is very glitterful and
gorgeous pretty with these
slashed skirts.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-09
Eton Collars for Women.

A little bird from Paris whispers
that the latest fad among young WON
en- is the broad, turned down, white
Elton collar, such as little English
schoolboys wear, tie of wide, soft
silk, plain or plafded, being bowed
loosely at the front of the collar. These
boyish collars are worn not only with
morning frocks OF serge, but with
dainty luncheon and tea frocks Of silk
and lansdowne.
The pFettiest way to trim home
manufactured negligee Is with an en-
broidered net f1chu, which may be pur-
chased in any neckWear department.
The dainty fichu, draped over shout
ders and sleeves of pink or blue neg
ligee will produce an effect Of grace
and luxury at very little cost.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-09
Why Called "Pin Money"

Why is 1t called pin money!? The
answer to that question goes away
back to the fourteenth century. Pins
were pins in those days! They We're
not carelessly lost or cast away as
they are now. The law permitted that
they Re sold only on the first two days
of each January, in order that they
might not become too common. 1t
therefore became the custom for
women Of all classes to buy their
years supply Of pins on those two
days, and the money. given to them
by their husbands or fathers for that
purpose was pin money.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-09
WRIGHT BY A.c IcCLuRC 81 CO., 1919
SYNOPSIS.

Gloria Kerr. Tnotherless girl. who has
spent most or her life in school. arrives
81 Ter fathers home In Belmont DAVID
Kerr IL the political DOES OF the Town,
and il anxious 10 prevent his daughter
learning Of his real character. hehoai'
representing the Chicago packers ~ ne
getiatiug with Judge Gilbert, kerrs chief
adviser. for valuable franchise. Ihey
fear tte opposition OF Joe wright, eoitoF
or the reform paper. Kerr asks VIC IS
slslance OF Judge Gilbert In introducing
Glora to Belmont society. aud promises
to Eelp him put through the packers
franchise and let him have al the graft
Gloria meets JOS Wright at the Giloerts
IT appears they are on intimate terms.
having met previously on a touring party
IN Europe. The Gilberts invite GLORIA 10
STAY with them pending the returnlsains
" the Kerr home Wright begins his ngnt
against the proposed franchise in the col
uInns Of his paper: the BeHhoht Ne" '",
cry Influence to hamper Wright IN the
publication OF hts paper Gloria takes up
settlement work; herf ana ms ileu t
decide to buy kerTS paper ana ask tie
editor 10 meet them at Giiberts office
Calling at Gilbert's office to solicit a co
ration Gloria meets Wright He proposes
and is accepted while waiting to be called
into the conference. Wright refuses TO
sell his paper and declares he VIII ngnt 10
"a finish The Belmont News appears with
4 sitter attack on Kerr. Gloria calls
Wright coward aud refuses to listen to
any explanation from him. Broken-heart-
ed, Gloria decides to plunge more deeply
girl OF the underworld. named Ella. She
learns for the first time that her father is
the head OF u notorious gang Of political
gragters. Sounds OF conflict are heard
in the room over Elias Gloria finds
Wright unconscious. victim OF an at
tempted assassina ton by thugs in the pay
uf the political ring. She hides him In
Elias room and defes the thugs. She
aWes them by announcing that she Is
I[err's daughter. Ella threatens TO give
up Wright TO the thugs and is choked in
to INCONSISTENCIES by Gloria, who then
falls Unconscious on Wri8ht's body. They
are rescued by DR.. Hayes and his wife.
Wright decides to sell his paper and
Ieave Belmont. Gloria hears that Wright
Is g0og away and calls upon him to ask
his forgiveness for her harsh words.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-09
CHAPTER xxilI.-continued

Patty. tired OF listening to a con-
versation she could not understand,
and, remembering the visitor, asked:
What shall | tell him."
Wait minute, Patty" Wright
motioned the child to the door Then
lie turned to Gloria you can leave
by this side entrance. No one viii be
the wiser for this visit The minute
the door closes behind you, Patty
and will have forgotten that you
called. But | will not have forgotten
your kindness and consideration. Be
fore you leave | want you to know
that can't value too highly the mo-
tive that prompted your call. To the
end III treasure 1t as memory hal
lowed by the parting from the only
woman I-Good-by"
He felt he could not complete what
he wished to say without a show OF
give way. The only thing he could do
was to hold out his hand and say.
'Good-by"
Gloria put both her hands behind
her back and shook her head
No, | refuse to GO
What do you mean?"
Il mean just what ] say ! intend
10 stay here and meet my father and
hear what he has to say to you
Wright gazed at her intently, but
she did not CULVER under his scrutiny.
1T shall be as you say" he assent
ed Go, Patty, tell him to come in"
After Patty closed the door there was
an awkward silence which he broke
by saying. Il muet say that this meet,
ing is ili-advised."
She sighed and shook her head.
oh ill-adyised or not, my mind is
made up. Things cannot go on as
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-09
Reflection on Hospitality.

At certain Scottish mansion no.
toriOus for scanty fare. gentleman
was inquiring OF the gardener about
a dog which some time before he had
given to the laird. The gardener show
ed him a lank greyhound, upon which
the gentleman said:
No, no! The dog | gave your mas
ter was a mastiff, not greyhound
The gardener quietly answered: In
deed, ony dog might sumo become u
greyhound by stopping here"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-09
Fashion Novelty,

Ono of the loveliest Of the season 8
fashions is the chiffon scarf that is
combined with fur boa. The boa is
attached to one side Of a long chiffon
scarf weighted with long bead tassels.
This scarf is to be drawn about the
hair and neck, while the boa falls ar
tistically off the shoulders.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-09
Mr.. GrImstone squeIched.

Mr. Grimstone-'I don't see why you
wear those ridiculously big sleeves
when you have nothing to fill them. -
Mrs. Grimstone-'Do you fill your silk
hat?"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-09

A white petticoat of wash poplin
closely fitted 20 the figure and finished
around the bottom with embroidered
scallops is dainty, more durable and
less expensive than one made of silk.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-09
Many School Children Are sickIy.

Children who are delicate, feverish and cross
will get immediate relief from Mother Grays
Sweet,Powders for Children. They cleanse me
stomach, act on the liver, and are recommended
for complaining children. pleasant remedy
for worms. Used by Mothers for "a years. ~
all Druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address,
4. g. oImsted, lie Roy, n. (. ADV.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-09

should not come into the medical de-
partment, for smiles make light
hearts, light hearts aid digestion, and
digestion is the root of health.-Lon.
don Tit-Bits.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-09

We wonder what the Lord thinks q
man who keeps his religion in hi2
Wife's name.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-09

decoration, should be worked on the
pieces used for the outside of the case.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1914-01-09
Obiec for an "Art Gallery"

Some time ago I was requested to
give a list of objects suitable to use
in getting up a fake art gallery for
which small admission could be
charged, as an addition to a bazaar,
where there were all sorts OF devices
to catch pennies. / think these sug-
gestiOns are good ones:
Subjects Answers.
The Washington times., 1914-05-24

Barnetts one afternoon, and she mad on the
most startling sort of gown in checked cloth,
of mustard color, but mustard intensified to
the nth degree, till it was almost orange,
made with the newest of new Russian tunics
and very tall collar of white satin. Her
hat was white satin, too; tiny round sailor,
with little white birds percned on the edge
of the crown.
! have just heard somewhat belated,
but rather amusing tale about Genevieve
Clark 1t seems that when she joined the
other bridesmaids at the church for Anna
Portners wedding she took them all in and
said Your dresses are all different from
mine" whereupon they looked her over and
found that she had her frock Gil hind side
before. They had to take ner into the vestry
apd turn her round before the procession
couli move.
All aboard for the ninth annual excursion
of the Business High School Alumni Asso-
citation!
Marshall Hall is the place, and Friday,
June 5, 1914, is the date.
Now, Susan, if you could only come down
for this and for the Sunday school excursion,
whenever That is. VIC could almost imagine
We were children again. What fun VIC did
have then and | am not so sure but that the
fun of today isn't pretty nearly parallel,
lust to make YOU homesick, III tell you
that there will he the usual two boats and
two bands, dancing all day and evening, with
dancing contest in the AFTERNOON Then the
athletic events between the boys and girls
and rifle match between the boys and
girls teams.
The dear old Charles Manchester leaves
its wharf at 10 a. m, 2:3O and $50 p. m.,
and the steamer ST. Johns leaves at p. m.
Come on and go, Susan; please do.
By this time I'll bet Agnes Hart Wilson
is an accomplished lightning change artist.
She ought to be, if she isn't.
= After taking part every night for week
in the Greek pageant and trying to keep her
social engagements, too, she did some rapid
calculating as we'll as dressing.
One evening she attended reception,
staying there until few moments before Q,
The Washington times., 1914-05-24

Isn't this just the best picture you ever
saw of Mrs. Wrcy FarweIl? 1t is brand,
spandy new one. You remember her, I'm
sure She is the daughter of the late Lieut..
Commander Henry w. Schaeffer, of the
navy.
Yes, indeed, the former Secretary Of the
Treasury and Mrs. Franklin MacVcagh have
closed their wonderful mansion, in Sixteenth
street, or the Avenue of the Presidents q
forget just which is the correct thing this
week., and have gone to their summer place,
at Dublin, N. H. While the MacVeaghs did
not figure so prominently in the social lime
light, this season, it was only because they
we're no longer in the official set. Tney en-
tertained considerably and were entertained.
They have made many good friends in Wash
ington and rather hope TO spend many sea
sons here.
The annual luncheon of. the Washington
Seminary Alumnae Association was held
early in the week at the Powhatan and was
lust lots of fun. The table was Charningly
decorated with margueTiteS and red roses,
and little flower cups filled with almonds
we're the souvenirs of the occasion. Those
present we're Mrs Smalwood and Mrs. Viii
bur, principals of Washington Seminary;
Mrs Howeton, senior adviser; Anna Dick
son, Ohio; Nellie Martin, Pennsylvania;
Helen lonroe, District Of Columbia; Helen
Osborn Missouri; Katherine Schmidt, Ohio;
Elizabeth Shaw, New Jersey; Margaret Sta
peton, Missouri; Minnie Swartz, Ohio;
Gladys W1tmarsh, Louisiana; Geneva
Youngs, Missouri; Allie Mae Snodgrass, Ala
bama, members of the class of 1914; Mrs. A.
R. Mullowny, Mrs. NJ. X. Varnell. Mrs. c.
H. Shaffer, Mrs. P. B. Warrington, Dorothy
Smallwood, Marian White, Alma Trainer,
Courtney Wade, and Glenda MILAN.
Washington has had very striking vis-
tor in the person of Miss Emeline Childs, of
California who stopped over en- route for
New York | don't know with whom Sne
stayed, but Madame Pezet entertained for
her, also Marguerite Barbour and several
other people. She is very good looking, and
out-Parises Paris in the matter of her
clothes. met her with Marguerite at the
The Washington times., 1914-05-24
A Chronicle o. |
cCocie:t q

her time to appear in the pageant; rushed
into her costume, and just as soon as her
stunt was done, she rushed back into her re-
ception dress and back to the party, and
probably took up the conversation where she
left off. That was only one time; she did
things similar to that every day. Some days
she went to a rehearsal, luncheon after
ward, a tea or two, to say nothing of party
or two after the performance of "The Fire
Regained."
Only girl like Agnes Hart Wilson would
give so much of her time and energy to
venture of that sort, but, after all, it was
such success that it was well worth it.
Mrs. Barnett, that pretty woman, as
girl of my acquaintance always calls her, was
at home, as usual, Monday afternoon at the
Marine Barracks, and managed to get there
after trying all spring. 1t was beautiful
day, and the lady received in the dear old
garden back of the commandments house,
while just over the fence the wonderful Ma
rine Band played. There was a tent at one
side, hung with magnificent Chinese en-
broideries; the sun parlor was gay with rugs
wicker chairs, and Towering plants, and all
around in unexpected corners there were
tables with good things to eat and cool things
to drink. Altogether it was most attractive
sight, and Mrs. Barnett, who looked charm
ing in a lace gown and garden hat, is
most delightful hostess. There was very
pretty girl in yellow who helped to do the
honors, and I've, been trying without avail
to discover who she is. Marian Leutze was
there, just recovering from sprained ankle,
and still using a, cane, and lots of other in
teresting people.
No, do not know whether Rebekah Will
think it was, for passed so quickly-riding
horseback in Rock Creek the other afternoon
She looked so attractive in black -and-white
checked habit and Panama hat She was
with young man VINO looked rather tall and
slender and dark.
And said passed in hurry-well,
looked lots as went along.
Up to the present time, Susan, dear, I've
been unable to locate "Marjorie's Almanac"
You see, was little girl when | learned
the verses from that-and it's been a long,
long time. When do find it, III get copy
and send it to you.
Your telling me about that motor trip
you took reminds me to tell you about the
Brittens. You remember Congressman and
Mrs Fred A. Britten of lllinois-tle attrac-
tive young couple you took sEch a shine t,
out in Chicago. Every week Mr.. and Mrs.
Britten round up little party of congenial
folks and incidentally dainty, as we'll as
wholesome and filling luncheon, and off they
60 on real, sure enough picnic somewhere
The Washington times., 1914-05-24

in the country. Mrs Britfen drives their
machine most Of the time. She has made
some very wonderful drives in the Western
touring trips they have made.
Last week Senator and Mrs. McCumber
and Helen and that favorite Beau Brummel
of Capitol Hill, Congressman Mcclellan, were
the Brittens guests and they went 10 Lees
burg, Va.
Everyone is just counting the days for the
baseball game Friday afternoon, when the
Chevy Chase and Metropolitan teams give
their annual show for the benefit Of the
Providence Hospital. You see, Susan, this
game decides the fate Of the cup which has
been the property of first one and then the
other club.
As usual, Mrs. James F. Barbour is max
ing splendid success in her sale Of the
boxes, and l know the cause will profit large
ly by her efforts. There is long, long list
of the smartest sort of folks, but then YOU
know them all, anyway-tle John Sidney
Webbs, the John R. Williams, the James
Mitchells the George Howards, the de Pc
mas, the Glovers, the Moorheads, the Ord
Prestons, the John NJ Johnsons, Mrs. Sum-
merlin, the Frank Hogans, the Chief Justice
Whites, Mrs. Charles Boughton Wood, the
Peter Goelet Gerrys, the Louis Lehrs, Mrs.
Elkins, and Mrs. Breckenridge Bayne are just
a few of those who nave taken boxes.
The game will be played at the American
League Park.
Do you remember the Gheradis who were
stationed here several years ago, had such a
cunning house in Chevy Chase, and used TO
entertain SO charmingly? Lieutenant Com
mander Gheradi is now our naval attacne at
Berlin and he and Mrs. Gheradi have new
daughter, who has won the distinction OF be-
ing the first American child for whom the
German Emperor mas ever stood godfather.
Captain Won Buelow served as proxy for the
Kaiser, who presente1 his godchild with a
stunning silver cup. The little lady, chris
tened Bancroft Gheradi, is great grand
niece of the famous historian, George Ban
croft
Wonder if you couldn't lend me your
hands and brains to make some beautiful
summer clothes like you wrote about. Why,
there is the White House musicale on We'd
nesday afternoon and the Martha Jefferson
breakfast for Mrs. Wilson the following day,
and-well, it is the same old story. Any
way | must run along now and get dress
ready for tomorrow, for we are going TO
make that trip to Frederick unless the "crick
rises and it pourS down rain"
Ruth sends her love and so does
The Washington times., 1914-05-24
EAR SUSAN :

Thank you, ladybird, I'm feel
ing exceedingly fine this beauti-
full spring day. So we'll that |
do believe could beat YOU
The Washington times., 1914-05-24

Ii seems to me, Susan, that every bank
and road edge in and about Washington is
covered with wild strawberry bushes and
blackberry vines. never did see so many
before. I'm making a mental note Of where
I've seen these little white blossoms, and
believe me-in about a month from now,
one, Jean Eliot can be seen groveling about
close to mother earth.
The Washington times., 1914-05-24

My dear Susan, you will be surprised when
| tell you that pretty little Evelyn Lesher
and Ensign William N. Richardson, jr., are
married. Yes, my dear, they were married
quietly in Richmond on May IL, at the home
of the Rev. ]. Y. bowman, the rector of the
Episcopal church.
They had intended to have large, fine,
wedding, but on account Of all this Mexican
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-07

That the French aviators have sue ceeded in dropping bombs on the Ger
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-07
SEAL ON EACH SOLE.

"Am I using Red Cross Christmas Seals" reiterated good natured old cobbler as he looked up from the shoe he was repairing to the person who stood blocking the doorway of the lit tie shop and who had asked the ques tion originally. T don't know of them What are they for?" he asked.
 When told that the little stickers were being sold all over the United States to raise money to prevent tuber culosis the cobbler became very much interested
 "Now, call that good cause" he drawled. T don't write any letters, and I don't send any Christmas packages. There's just me and the old woman left. I can't use my seals that way, but I'll tell you how can use them. will stick a seal on the sole of every shoe tap"
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-07
PRESIDENT WILSON ON RED
 CROS9 SEALS,

As an expression of his interest in the Red Cross Seal and Anti-tubercu- losis Campaign President Wilson re- gently wrote to the National Associa- ton For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis:
 May l not take this occasion to ex- press to you my deep interest In the work of the National Anti-tuberculosis association and my hope that its work is growing in efficiency and extent from year to year7 May I not particu- larly express my interest in the Red Cross Christmas Seal. whose sale has been the means of raising funds for the work2
 "It seems to me that this ia a par tcularly interesting and sensible way of enabling the people of the coun- try to give this great work their sup port"
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-12-07
LITTLE BOY BLUE"

Ioveliness, regularity of features, symmetrical figures, anything beauti- ful except that which is professionally beautiful has been made require ment in the attributes looked for among the girls who make up the highest salaried chorus that has ever toured the country with a musical comedy. They will be with the fa- nous Viennese musical comedy Lit tie Boy Blue", which will play an en- gagement at the Grand tomorrow night.
 This management has evidently ap piled the athletic definition or distinc tions regarding amateurs and profes- sionals to its chorus, for the girl who depends solely upon her beauty as a source of maintenance is barred. In asmuch as the girls of Little Boy Blue" possess a fresh loveliness, a natural agility and grace, they are amateurs, that is they have not had all their feminity baked out by the heat of the spotlight. But for the particular purposes of Little Boy Blue" they are far from amateurs, and they certainly are out after the money-for they are rated the highest salaried chorus on the statge.
 Most of the girls were experts in the modern society dances and the others have since been thoroughly coached in the tango, Maxixe, hesita- tion, fox trot, lame duck and other varieties of newest invention.
 The first act in the renowned Bal Tabarin scene of the musical comedy will be a carnival of beauty, music, dancing and general attractiveness. It is said to be the heaviest and most expensive scene that has ever been used in a musical comedy and special stage preparations have always to be made for it before the piece can play most cities. ..
 The original New York production u,;,, he given here and the event prom ;sas +o be the most interesting of the musical season. Seats are no" on sale at Greeson's.