Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-03-28
"Slfm" Arthur's COurtship.

Washington Cor New York Morning Journal
Nothing has caused more talk in
Washington society than the engage
ment of young Allan Arthur to Miss
Katie Beach. At first the report Was
not believed. Allan was considered
too young to enter into such con-
tract. There is no longer any doubt
about the engagement. Allan has
asked Miss Beach if she would have
him, and she blushlngly answered
Yes"
The comment on the engagement is
interesting. In one sense society is
shocked; in another it is pleased to
have something to talk about
The story of the meeting and en-
gagement of the couple has a tinge of
romance about it. When Mr.. Arthur
was out west viewing the sights of the
Yellowstone his son was putting in
the time at the seashore. He received
a sick leave from the college physician.
He first went to Long Branch Find
ing it dull there, he joined a party on
a trip to Narragansett Pier. During
his first evening at Narragansett Pier
he met Miss Beach. 1t was late In the
evening. Allan was walking along
over the smooth sand of the shore,
smoking a cigarette and wondering
how loag he could postpone going
back to Princeton. A young lady
passed him carrying a small basket of
flowers Allan is nearsighted He
mistook her for a fower-girl, and
said: Come here, my good girl; l
,,au ,,urobaso Gonna nf uoIrr Hnror. -
quite like real prince.
Miss Beach laughed As her silvery
notes rang out on the evening air
Allan realized his mistake. For a
moment he stood speechless and then,
falling on his knees, he made grace
full apology. While he was brushing
the sand from his trousers Miss Beach
ran away without making aLy reply.
Allan started IN pursuit and got
mutual friend to introduce him. The
rest followed as a matter of course
Allan has been very devoted to his
sweetheart. He has sacrificed his
studies and his future to be at her
side, even to the time Miss Beach had
the measles.
Mrs. Beach, however, interfered
when Allan was over here last She
t.ld him he could not expect to mar
ry her daughter before he had gradu-
ated from collage and had settled In
some profession or business. The
prospect was not inviting; but since
then Allan has remained apparently
close 10 his book. evidently dstermin
ed TO go to work in earnest. His
changing nature has been the source
of great worrIment to Mr.. Arthur
He has lectured his son repeatedly on
his careless ways and habits-all to
no effect. Mrs Beach seems to have
had more influence. How long it will
last is another matter.
Allan is in his junior year at the
| college, and still has another year be-
fore graduating. He never could be
called handsome. He is scarcely
twenty years cd. He stands
six feet two inches In his stockings
and does not weigh over 140 pounds.
| His face is long and narrow. He has
coal black eyes, long dark hair and
very large hands and feet In many
respects he resembles the typical slim
Mr.. Arthur does not oppose the
match. He thinks Allan should have
his own way, so long as he keeps
within proper limit. Il don't sup
pose my SON will want to marry"
said Mr.. Arthur for a couple of years
vet. There will be time enough be-
| fore that to decide the matter
Some of Allan's friends are inclin-
ed to be skeptical, and say he Is not
| sincere In his engagement TO Miss
Katie. They point to his alleged
engagement with Miss Maud Grow
lev. and several other young ladies