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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-26
A Brilliant House.

Not since the gala performance of
the opera at Stockholm during the
Olympic games have 7 seen so brilliant
q house as came out for the first night
OF the "Baliy Russ"
The King and Queen of Sweden were
there that night. nearly four years ago,
the house was packed with visiting roy
alties-and American college boys-and
most of the women were strung with
Jewels from top to toe.
1t was all very gay. and I was glad
enough to take advantage OF the con-
tinental fashion OF standing up and
turning my glasses upon the boxes and
the people in the parquet.
Then, too, there was the promenade
between the acts, and everybody prone
naded, with the chance to see who was
who and-most important to woman
what they had on.
At the Ballet Russo the promenadinG
was confined to the men. who did bit
OF visiting from box to box. but i
caught more than one opera glass
turned on the audience. and no wonder.
The teweled neaddresses worn by those
who went on to the Russian ball GER
tainly made the audience worth looking
at. There was a certain "nair" to the
whole entertainment, and next to the
riot of color and grace on the stage, /
thing the spectators enjoyed the visit OF
Mr.. de Dia sh.leff and certain other dis
tinguished foreigners to the Russian
ambassadors box and the impressive
manner in which they kissed Madame
Bakhmeteft's hand.
Most Picturesque Figures.
never saw so many pretty womel
in Washington as were at the bal
that night, and l wondered how mucl
Of Il was due to the becomingness o
the kakoshnik, the charming Russian
headdress.
1t made the homely women look pref
ty. and as for the pretty ones the.
were ravishipg. Madame Gregory VII
enkin and her school girl daughter
olga, In really truly court costumes
were decidedly the most picturesqu
iigures in the picturesque gathering
and truly little Olga is a beauty.
Her "boyarln." the headdress whic
is worn by the little Russian princesse:
OF blue and pearls, was intensely be
coming. Moreover, was immensely take
with her air of perfect unconscious
ness and poise as she sat In the box a
the theater with the Ambassador an
Madame Eakhmetef..
That few American women know no,
to carry themselves on parade wa
painfully evident that evening whe
most of the handsome and bejewele
women in the boxes were slouchin
scandaloi ally. Mrs Lloyd Bowers wa
another shining exception, also youn
Mrs. Slater, who looked too lovely "a
WsrGa. and Mrs. George Howard hel
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me more pleasure than an opportunity
to raid the White House conserva tories.
The state drawing rooms were abloom
that evening and particularly ioveIR
were the tall American Beauties in the
East room and the great sheaves az
lilies I'm splendid contrast with the
crimson walls OF the red room.
I must confess to a bit OF a disap-
pointment when first looked AT the
program. I had just come from hear
ing the Incompatible Gogorza with the
Phila delphIa orchestra. and theI wish
was father to the thought that he
might sing at the White House. How
ever. l soon discovered that had n
real treat in store In my introduction
to the two artists OF the evening, YER
non stiles. who possesses fine robust
tenor voice, and John Powell, pianist.
Powell a Talented Pianist.
They are both comparatively unknown,
but in the case OF Mr.. Powell It de-
yelops--in the classic language OF the
"ad'-that there's reason. He In
Richmond boy, the son OF one OF Mrs
Wilson's old school masters. and Il
may be that her wish TO give him a bit
of a boost for the sake OF aud lang
syne had something to do with his Sc
lection. He has been studying abroad.
where he made his debut. and has
played at several OF the European
courts with notable success. Moreover.
he plays thrIllingly.
e
Margaret Wilson came in with sena-
| tor and Mrs. Newlands and the three
| sat together by the door into the cor
| ridor. while Just outside gathered lit
| tie group OF late corners, among them
| the Marshalls and the Daniels.
While naturally too well-bred to talk
during the music. they were apparently
having a jolly time. and managed TO
inject deal of laughter and chatter
into the intermissions. Miss Wilson and
Secretary Daniels had bit OF tilt and
she went Off highly amused at his SAL
lies.
Mr.. Daniels in Jolly Humor.
Mr. Daniels pulled long face while
we were all waiting for our conveyances
and grumbled that there was discrim-
ination against those who rode in
\ "chaises." "They make us carriage
company wait" he said. until all the
automobiles have gone by. It's like the
L Old story OF the stage urlNer VINO got
stuck on a hill and commanded first
class passengers TO get out and walk.
second class passengers push.
With that his number was called. 80
ne gathered Mrs. Daniels under his wing
and they departed posthaste, followed by
a salvo OF chuckles.
i -
The Frank Folks and their guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Leopold Stokowski. formed
one OF the most interesting groups OF
the evening and held converse with
most OF the notables present. They are
, a good looking pair, the Folks. he
with a young face which bellies his
, gray hair. and she with fun OF blonde
curles atop a face that Is both bright
and pretty. She had on pink and
silver frock. with a deep purple girdle
} CONTINUED on Page Fourteen.)
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keenes Popular Here.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Keene. who
have purchased the lovely old Snowden
estate just beyond Laurel. are now 60
ing about the pleasant business of get
tins settled. They have a fine house,
some 600 acres OF ground. and seventy
five acres OF woodland. which Is Mrs.
Keene's particular delight.
The Keenes came to Washington six
or seven years ago from New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-26

least interesting thing about him. lie
saw California trying to raise wheat and
fruits and get them transported to the
distant markets OF the world, and saw
the effort fail because the cost OF tran
sport was more than the value OF the
crops would bear and leave a living
price for the producer.
Got the Idea First.
He started around the world TO learn
why II was. and his investigations-in
the wheat pit in Chicago. the Produce
Exchange in New York. the world s
central grain market in Liverpool. con-
WINGED him that there was something
radically wrong with marketing systems.
everybody knows that nowadays, but
Mr.. Lubin got the idea first.
-
He figured that a central bureau of
agriculture and information, represent
ing the whole world. would stabilize
prices and block spectators from hoist
Ing them by reason OF possessing ad-
vanced information about crop condi-
tlons.
He tried to get the British, the
American. the French. and other gov
ernments to take up his idea, and
failed. Then he went to Rome.
The Italian historian, Ferrero, heard
his lecture about his plan; believed IT
was good; introduced him to the Italian
premier: who in turn took him to King
Victor Emmanuel.
Mr.. Lubin talked his big idea right
uoWn the royal throat, to the horror
| OF the attendants, who had never he.
fore seen an enthusiasts site American saw
the air and shake his finger-afterward
mis- hst-under a royal nose.
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where Mr.. keene had established n
reputation as a clever architect, and
they have made their home In Twenty
first street In a dear little hofise which
belongs to Mrs. william Haywood.
They are ever so popular here. Mrs,
Keene was a stanton girl and a
daughter OF John Estes Cook, who has
20 his credit famous history Of Viz
ginla. the delightful knights OF the
Golden Horse Shoe
Countess Glzycka has taken one OF
the funny little Colonial cottages In
Tanzus Row, at the Greenbrier White
Sulphur Springs. for the month OF
April, and Is expected to put In her APP
pearance before very long. Miss Anne
Morgan, with her fidus Achates, Miss
Elsie Dewolf and Miss Maude Wet
more are among the interesting folk
who are established at the Greenbrier
for the spring. and Miss Morgan spends
most OF her time In the saddle.
Also the Llttlefelds-Pay Director and
Mrs. Charles Littlefeld-who spent the
winter at Palm Beach, are to be at the
White to remain until Easter. They
will be at Bradley villa, Manchester
by-the-Sea. as usual during the sum-
mer.
"The Thing" to Lose a Gem.
Actresses are no longer using the story
OF lost Jewelry by way of advertising
these days; they are leaving It TO So
ciety folk. Particularly In summer time
It's the thing to lose a gem or two.
| and Newport and Narragansett can
| scarcely get through a season without
some spectacular jeweIry robDertes.
Comes now from Philadelphia word
that Mrs. oliver Eaton Cromwell, whose
young husband has never quite gotten
over being q washingtonian, although
he has lived in Philadelphia since his
mother became Mrs. Il. Il. StotesDury
is out several thousand dollars worth OF
gems.
When the t@o youngsters were mar.
ried In November. Mr.. and Mrs. Stotes.
bury presented them with their resi-.
dence I'm Locust street, and installed the
the furnishings. There they have beer
making their home. and It was on theil
return from the horticultural show tn,
other day that they discovered indica.
lions OF the first disaster which has evel
overtaken them.
A Jewel case with a broken lock la,
near the door. and taking OF stock dis
closed the loss OF a splendid solitair,
diamond ring. valued at 5000; a tiexibl,
gold bracelet set with diamonds, rings
bar pins. a lovely diamond pendant, tn,
gift of Mrs. stotesbury, and a numbe
OF lesser trinkets. Rather a startling
loss. II would seem at first blush. for
young married couple just starting GU
in life.
White House Filled With Flowers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-26
Fortunate in Wedding Day.


Margaretta Morse. whose marriage TO
Carlos Grevemberg. OF New Orleans,
followed the day after Dorothy's, was
much more fortunate In her selection of
a wedding day.
Instead OF angry skies and verita bic
thunder showers. she had a lovely sun
shiny afternoon. with the first hint O.
spring In the air. Which made the ride
out TO Valley View Farm for the recep-
ton particularly pleasant.
hargaretta was a sweet bride, so pref
ay and just a wee bit serious, and 1
fell In love with the bridemaids' frocks.
pink taffeta, with such picturesque purrS
skirts.
There was an overdress or violet tuIIe
In the front. which changed its mind
half way and disappeared in a cascade
OF frills down the side OF the wee point
ed train.
Mamie Ryan was one or her sister
attendants. OF course. and the other was
her cousin. Corbelia Sharp, who is by
way OF being a beauty.
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White House Filled With Flowers.

How do envy Mrs. Wilson" this
in a charming voice from a very pref
~ woman at the last White House
musicale. and then mot for her place
and position. hut for her ability to
ers."
She voiced my thought exactly. for
I know OF nothing that would give
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-26
Royalty Backed Him.

The King decided that II was the
real thing. lie signed his royal name
to call that Italy issued to all the
nations, asking. them to send delegates
to Rome to start the internatio in
stitute Idea going. Most OF them-ffty
or more. believe-responded.
The King donated one OF his paIscas
at Rome to be headquarters OF the IN
stitute. Now 1t Is firmly esta bllshed. il
threatening one day to be a sort of
international department OF Agriculture.
and Is doing a wonderful work.
The war, am told, has interfered
somewhat but after the war. there is
going to be greater need than ever for
sucn cooperation and coordination
among the producing factors OF the ma
tons; and the idea that David Lubin
conceived In San Francisco and talked
into the willing brain OF a democratic
King. promises to be one of the directs
ing FORCES In the rehabilitation of the
social and economic structures OF the
world when peace comes back.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-26
Best Riding Instructor.

The second squadron OF the Second
Cavalry was stationed at Fort Myer
shortly after the Spanish war. and It
was Troop F. under Capt. Lloyd Brett
he's colonel now-which first brought to
perfection the exhibition drills in the
riding hall, which have become so cele-
brated.
Colonel Brett, who Is now In charge
OF the Yellowstone Park reservation. is
rated the best riding instructor in the
caviary. and certainly his troop was a
crackerjacR.
Indeed. I'm told that no important
new feature has been introduced since
his day. He used to go to cotlllions
and ballots for the express purpose OF
picking up new figures for his drills.
Since the detachment of cavalry at
Fort Sheridan has gone to the border
with the Fifth. and Lieut.. Victor Whit
side with 1t. Mrs. Whitslde. presume
will stay on with the Resides. and Will
not join her husband until things are
more settled. It's hard On her. for in
spite OF the uncertainty OF their plans
she was preparing to so out to him
right away.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-26
Jean ELIOTeT
LETTER.

SUSAN DEAR, Just now we're busy
wondering whether Col. Joseph T. Dick
man will come to Fort Myer with the
third squadron of the Second Cavalry,
which has been ordered here--it should
have gotten in this morning. by the by,
and probably. did. ...
II All depends. OF course, on whether
the ree,mental headquarters will be
moved from Fort Ethan Allen. and this
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-06
U o.
WILSONBURG CAR LINE
Will Be Built by the Traction.
Company as Soon as
Spring Opens.

Instead of operating its Wilsonburg
cars via Adamston and the streets OF
the city, the Monongahela Valley Trac-
ton Company is preparing to send
these cars In and out of the interur-
ban station here. This announcement
was made at the Offices Of the company
yesterday where the plans for the
change were discussed.
About a mile south Of the interur-
ban station, where Limestone creek
empties into the West Fork river, a
branch will be built from the Fair
mont line across country a distance
of about three-quarters Of a mile to
the Wilsonburg line.
When this is completed, a feat that
will be done early in the coming
summer, the Wilsonburg cars will
leave the %interurban station and ar
rive at Wilsonburg over a route that
does away with a long and dangerous
hill. This will enable the operating
OF larger and better equipment on the
road and will prove more Of a con-
yenience to the patrons Of the line
than the present route is being.
The Adamston service will be con-
tinued, but the cars will not proceed
to Wilsonburg via that suburb.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-06
At a Meeting to Be Held Here
Tuesday by Traction Men
and Others.

Traction officials from Fairmont;
Wilbur Watson, Of Cleveland, their
bridge engineer, and prominent
Clarksburgers are called for a meet
ing to be held here next Tuesday to
discuss and settle definitely the plans
for the new interurban traction sta
ton which Is to be constructed here
the coming summer.
That the present plans, which were
drafted by Engineer Watson two
years ago, are now inadequate and
that the building that will be con-
structed here will be larger than at
first intended were the statements OF
General Manager E B. Moore, who de-
clares that business at the Clarksburg
end is increasing so rapidly that the
new station must be built commodlous
enough to care for the future.
One feature that Engineer Watson
will be asked to change at his meet
ing here, will be the express room.
This business on the lines has grown
so rapidly that the room provided
by the original plans will be far too
small and much more floor space Will
be devoted to this department. Other
minor changes will be made and the
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-06
SUPREME COURT
Is about to Catch up with the
Work before It as Never
in Its History.

The supreme court Of appeals was
never nearer up with its arduous
labors than at the present time. In
fact, it has directed the clerk to pre-
pare a special or additional docket
for the present regular term, which
will include all cases, not hereto
fore docketed for hearing, which are
or may be fully matured on or before
February is. This is no way inter
feres with the present docket. The
new docket will be called beginning
on Tuesday, April is, next, and will
probably continue four or five weeks.
Lawyers who mature their cases
before the 18th, will be enabled to
secure for them a place on this spe-
cial docket without the formally Of
a notice or agreement.
II this special action had not been,
taken these cases could not have
.heen heard until the fall regular
term.
This excellent record was made
possible by the statute OF 1918 which
gave to the states highest tribunal
absolute control Of Its docket.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-06
SUGAR TARIFF
Bill along with That Creating
Tariff Commission Will Soon
Be before the House.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Dem-
ocratic leaders expect to have the ad-
minstration bills for creation Of q
tarlf commission and repeal Of the
free sugar clause Of the Underwood
tarlf before the House before the
end OF next week and to press them
for early passage.
Chairman Kitchin announced to-
day that the ways and means COM
mittee would meet Wednesday or
Thursday to draft reports on the two
measures, and that the sugar bill,
which would be taken up first. prob
ably would be considered at q DEM
ocratic caucus within the week. He
thought 1t could be passed by Febru-
airy 90.
Some Democrats on the committee
are said to favor deferring action on
the tariff commission and sugar bills
until party leaders have worked out
a definite revenue program. AS su-
gar will. 60 on the free list May J.,
unless the repeal Is passed, however.
separate action on that bill at least
probably will be recommended.
About $40,000,000 is derived from
the sugar tariff annually.
representative Hills bill for a pro-
tectlve tariff on dyestufrs will be dis
cussed at a conference between Pre-
sident Wilson and Chairman Kitchin
sometime next week, and 1t is under
stood they may go over the entire
revenue situation.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-06
FARMERS HEAR
GREAT LECTURE

ground the only kind to use, he said, Is
the disc drill He urged the use OF
riding c~ultivators whenever possible
as they are easier on the operators and
do better work than walking cultiya-
tors.
Purchase and use Of lime and fer
tilizer spreaders we're urged by Mr..
Zlnn. He declared that only such as
have force speed do good work.
Ground limestone should be used In
preference to burnt limestone, said
he, and he cited many well known au-
thorities to prove his position.
Discussing clover, the county agent
said the time to SOW it, If the field Is
in wheat or rye is about April ! and
that it should be narrowed in with a
smooth harrow. When the clover seed
can not be narrowed in, he stated that
the time to SOW 1t is while the ground
is honey-combed the last of February
or the first Of March.
Farmers were advised by Mr.. linn
to apply about $50 pounds Of phos-
phate to every acre Oh clover soWeu III
the spring.
Allusion was made to a fine meeting
held by Mr.. linn Friday night at
Lightburn with sixty or more deeply
interested farmers In attendance, and
the county agent also referred to the
extension school held during the week
at Good Hope with twenty-five farm
ers enrolled. He stated that impas-
sable roads kept scores and scores OF
farmers away from the school.
Mr.. linn announced that he would
20 to Marshville and Bristol Tuesday
to hold meetings in that section Of the
county. The usual meeting will be
held in the court house here next Sat
urday.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-06
FOR ASTATION
ARE TO BE- SETTLED

people Of Clarksburg will be consult
ed as to the various features as the
officers of the company want to build
a station that will please the patrons
here.
While the new station Is in course
Of construction, the business OF the
terminal will be conducted from tenn
porary rooms which will be provided
in the present car barn. This barn
is now too small for Its purposes here
and the company intends to enlarge
1t, Machine shops and other depart
ments will be constructed in the rear
of the barn and the rooms now next
tothe tracks will be cleared and later
will be used for waiting rooms, tick
ct Offices, ETC.. while the new building
is being erected. Cars from the city
lines will be taken to the barn via
the west end siding.
officials of the company were not
certain yesterday as to how the tenn
porary station would be reached from
the streets but they were Of the opin-
ion that a convenient manner where
by passengers and baggage could be
taken to the station would be ar
ranged for in good time.
II Is the hope Of the officials Of the
company to complete the Clarksburg
station by September i, or soon there
after. Work will be started, so It
was announced yesterday, Just as soon
as the weather will permit.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-06
SUICIDE
Is Committed by Student Nurse
Who Gave a Patient the
Wrong Medicine.

PITTsBURG. Feb. 5.-The body
Of Miss Hazel schoenfelt, aged 20,
of, Altoona, Pa, was found floating
In the Allegheny river here today.
Miss schoenfelt, who was a student
In the school for nurses at the AL
legheny General Hospital, yesterday
gave medicine prescribed by one OF
the hospital physicians. to the wrong
patient. According to Herbert Beam
err, who yesterday relinquished his
position as superintendent Of the In
stitution, and who identified the body
Miss schoenfelt admitted the error,
and was dismissed. She at once put
ON a heavy coat, and hurrying to the
river, three blocks away, walked into
the water until 1t covered her head.
Persons who witnessed the act from
a bridge, were unable to save her,
and her Identity was not disclosed un-
til the body was recovered.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-02-06
FINE PRAGRAM
FOR ENDEAVOR
SESSION HERE
As the Opening One of the OBJ.
servance Of Christian En-
deavor Week of Year.

The Sunday evening service at the
First Presbyterian church will be I'M
der the auspices Of the Senior and
Intermediate Christian Endeavor So
cieties, and the program for the even
ing follows:
Prelude.
Hymn No. 100.
Scripture lesson 2 Cor. 3:1-6-Lewis
Sutton, Jr., president intermediate
Christian Endeavor society.
Opening prayer.
Hymn No. is.
Message from Juniors-Miss Ruth Al
ger, superintendent Junior Chris
tian Endeavor society.
Offertory.
Lillian spang, Of Butler,
Pa.
Address: what Of These Which Are
Arrayed%-Miss Nell v. Layman.
Solo: ellis Love for Me"-Mrs. w. ].
Morgan.
Hymn No. SO.
Hizpah benediction.
Postlude.
Miss Nell Layman, OF Fairmont, was
Junior superintendent of the state
Christian Endeavor Union for a NUM-
her Of year and she brings a most in
teresting message.
The service this evening is the first
Of a series of meetings planned by the
society in observance Of Christian
Bndeavor week February 6-13. All
members are being urged to attend
the Wednesday evening mid-week
prayer meeting, and invitations have
been issued to all the Christian En-
deavor societies in the city and VI
cinity to a social 10 be held in the
church parlors Friday evening.
- ID.