The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-29
NINE. BODISCO AND HER SONS
ONE OF THE SAD STORIES FROM THE
WRECK OF THE POMERANIA.
The Lady who Sailed from New York with
Bright Antieipations-why she Chose the
Inflated ship-Ths Son who was Len.

Inflated ship-Ths Son who was Len.
Prom mo Philadelphia Nna,
The case OF Nine. de Bodlsco and her two
sons reported among the lost on the wrecked
Pomerania ia full ofsadness. She was the wife
OF the late Russian Consul General to this coun-
Try. wadcmar de Bodisco. whose residence was
In New York He died At Virginia watering
place in July last. after forty years OF almost
continuous residence in this country. There
are Americans all over the land who knew
Waldemar de Dodisco when boy at school in
Georgetown. who will hear with deep regret
OF tho untimely end of his wlfo and two
promising sons when within few days OF
their native land there TO receive honors
from tho Russian Government, by which
their name has been honored for nearly
three generations. Tho name OF De Bodisco
has been associated from the very first
with the long and unbroken friendship
which has existed between this country and
Russia. The late Consul General 8 uncle was the
groat Count de Bo1isco. Russia's first Minister
plenipotcn,ary to this country. lilo brought
Waldemar to America when he was twelve
years old. and put him TO school at Georgetown.
Russia never had representative in this coun-
try that was moro highly esteemed than the
Bodsco family. 1t was the old Count who was
instrumental in sending American mechanics
to Russia-the Winans Harrisons Eastwlck.
and others-to improve their country and come
home years aftsrward the possessors of colossal
fortunes. Count de Dodisco IL described to this
day by persons who knew him rs public
spirited. far sighted, enterprielnR. and pro-
Sressive That no liked America, and was
dent from the fact OF his bringing HIS young
nephew TO THIS country at that early age aud
putting him 20 school close To Americas capital.
Young Waldemnr. thrown among American
Doys grew up as much an American as Rus
sian was liked by al for his noble disposition
lasted rs long as he lived. Among tho friends
intimate with him up TO the time OF his death
period. is Dr. John VI. Adler OF this city After
the marriage Of tho two young men. their
friendship continued: tho families Visiting one
Nine. do Bodisco and her two sons on Amcri-
can soil were spent at DIR. Adler's house in this
city.
After wademar De Bodisco left college he
vas appointed q member Of the Legation under
and was married in st. PSteTsburs to tho p pTss
ent Niue. de Bodisco. Before her marriage
s4S he Is e. Rot s1s bSeond to
wife be returned 20 this country in 1853 The
old Count had died meantime. and NJ Cntccnzy
was appointed Secretary OF tho Russian Lega-
ton. In this capacity he served until HIS APP
pointment ar Consul General OF Russia in this
country. which office he filled TIL the time Of his
death. last summer, having been in almost con-
tnuous service TO tho Russian Government in
Legation when he left college. After his death
his remains were Inferred near those OF the old
His wife and three sons wore the family left
behind. The sons were, Alexander aged 10 !;
Boris. aged ~, and Waldemar, aged II. All
those sons had since their fathers death. re-
eeiyed honorable appointment. under the Rus
poiniment IN the Home Diplomatic Corps and
Maldomar an appointment rs midshipman in
tho navy. H. was assigned TO duty on the Rus
sian ship Asia az Cramps yard and conse-
quehtly was the only one OF the family who did
not sail for Russia.
Two months ago Instructions we're received
through the Russian Minister NJ Washington.
for Alexander and Boris de Bodisco to come
Europe, rs II il now known. bought from the
Cramps by tho Russian Government last sum
NOR and with the other newly purc biased ships
Undergoing alterations at Cramps yard, It
WAS expected these ships., four in number.
soon as these orders were received. Nine de
bodis'o and hcr sons preUared 20 depart for
their native country. The mother Of Nine de
owed and 81 years old. Ii was The dearest wish
Of the daughter 10 he once. more In her native
land. that the last days OF her mothers life
might be- cheercd by her presence. The Eu-
rope. meantime, was not prepared to sal when
~ S FAMILY ySs ready to Te In tho early part
yitation from her own and her late husbands
cid friends, Dr. Adlers family, came 10 Phlla,
guests Of DR.. and Mrs. Adler ill the Europe
sailed. Most Of their trunks and the greater
phINlou Ol llHlT IhLEnRS was placed on tho
ship. and remains there now, They waited five
weeks, and the time OF its sailing was still I'M
At last Nine dc Bollsco. tired Of the delay.
was induced % take passage on the Pomerania
by Mrs. dc freire q Washington, with whom
she was ON terms Of intimacy. Waldemar. the
youngest son. would remain behind III the
sailing Of the il"et from Cramps yard. On
"Wednesday two weeks ago, Nine. do ,Bodisco
and her TWO eldest sons, accompanied by her
tlird son nnl Mrs DR.. Adler and daughter
started for New York the former 10 take pas
sage on tho IOincrania which sailed on the fol-
lowing dny. An aifectonhtc leavctaking on
sued between the mother and brothers who
@ snd aa9 rends SPS X Xacr Pg and
daughter, whom they scarcely expected 10 sec
home.
On Tuesday evening young wademar de
Captain OF his vessel 10 60 and spend Thanks
giving day with his aunt. Mrs Brook Williams
Of WASHINGTON city tho sister Of his deceased
father He had been rather lonesome since the
departure OF hls mother and brothers. and
looked forward With pleasure to the meeting
70 spend the night with DR.. Adcr's family ana
leave for the capital yesterday. He came down
Pomerania." with trembling hands he bought
paper. Getting near lamp post he ran his
eyes oyer the list Of the lost. Among them
were his mother and two brothers. The rest is
DESCRIBED by DR.. Adler himself
with 4 paper in his hand. completely bewilder-
Cd lie couldn't SPEAK nj first He held the
paper gut and looked ut rs helpossy How he
got to tho house ] can tell for he could hardly
stand on his feet. / never saw any one 30
stricken"
Yesterday morning young Waldemar De DO-
disco. whose pleasant Thanksgiving anticipa-
lions 81 twelve hours before were 40 far from
him az though they had never existed. took the
train for Washington, there 70 Join his relatives
ana minRlo his grlei with their own. At the
among otficors and eailors alike. Capt. Grip
penberR hoped there might be observation-disclosures
that the widow and hor two sons were among
the rescued, but as the afternoon advanced and
10 such tidngs came. he. paced his cabin and
shook his head. Not any less sincere !s thegrief
ofDr, Ad or's family The Doctor himself yester-
day had some faint hope. The sons were
splendid swimmers. he said. and may have
been picked up with their mother and landed at
some point remote from telegraphie commune
cation. But as the hours pass this theory is not
aOnllrmed.