Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-06
Married and Gone to Europe.

THE STORY THAT IS TOLD THE SON OF SENATOR
HEARST.
special from Boston to the New York Sun
gives the rumOr of the marriage in that city of
Mr.. Will r. Hearst, son of Senator Hearst and
editor of the San Francisco Examiner to a
woman with whom he had been intimate when
he was at Harvard some years ago. Some of
his former college chums refused to believe the
story. but one who had been quite intimate
with Hearst during his senior year said it was
true. and added: Il don't know any of the
particulars, but understand that the girl was
not in his set and on that account his folks feel
pretty badly about ii. They are irving to hush
1t up, believe. As 1 told you, L don't know
this to be absolutely true. but / have every
reason to believe it. There is nothing against
the girl except that she is not his social equal"
The sun states further: Young Hearst left
the Hoffman House. New York. on November
%. telling the porters, clerks, and cashiers to
keep his destination secret. But it was learned
that he ordered his baggage sent to the French
line pier and that he sailed on La Champagne
the next day. He was alone while at the hotel
His friends up town had not heard of the mar
riage, but one of them was inclined to believe
that young Hearst's father had instructed him
TO be silent. The story as told is that young
Mr.. Hearst grew tired of the irksome re-
straints of his profession. Since the Senator
his father, bought the Examiner as toy for
his son that journal has been reported
to have lost money steadily 1t is said
that no less than S350000 has been
expended in the effort to place the paper upon
paying basis. Young Mr.. Hearst associated
with him some Of the most capable journalists
In California. During the last campaign the
paper supported Mr.. Cleveland on a free trade
platform, and enthusiastically predicted his
election. On the basis of a canvass made by
its agents the federal offce-holders in Califor-
MA bet their money freely upon democratic
success, and they lost heavily. 1t is asserted
that Senator Hearst's personal losses aggre-
gate about S125.OO0. including the money he
subscribed to the democratic campaign fund
IN California He is amply able to stand this
loss, as his income from the famous Golconda
copper mine alone. which he owns in connec-
ton with Haggin and Lewis, is at present re-
ported to be over $500, 900 per annum.
IL IL said that Senator Hearst bears no i'll will
toward his son for having pulled up stakes in
San Francisco and deeamped for foreign parts
with wife. In fact, some doubt exists in the
minds of CalifOrnians as to whether a marriage
ceremony was performed or not Be that as it
may. the young man was provided with ample
funds for bridal tour. Mrs. Hearst the
mother OF the young editor. is reported to be
IN sore distress on account of his conduct
Two years ago Mr.. Hearst was engaged to be
married to Miss Eleanor Calhoun, descendant
OF the wen-known South Carolina family of
that name. She was somewhat older than
her betrothed, and had achieved distinction as
an elocutionist and amateur actress. Mrs
Hearst invited her to be the guest of the fam
lily In Washington, not knowing of her sons
lnfatuation for the lady. As soon as it was
discovered that Miss Calhoun was likely to be-
come Mrs. Hearst, jr., the young lady left
Washington for her home, and Mr.. will Hearst
started for San Francisco. 1t was announced
that the separation was final, and that Senator
Hearst had purchased the Examine, for his son
as balm for his wounded affections 1t seems
however, that during all this time Young Mr.
Hearst had never forgotten a lady in Boston
upon whom he had bestowed his affections
while at Harvard. and il was to her he is re-
ported 10 have turned when Harrison defeated
Cleveland and the business of newspaper man
agement had become wearisome.