Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-05
A PASHA'S BRIDE
Is Director General of Prisons and She
a VaSSar Graduate.
TOMORROW THE ROMANCE ENDS.
Hs is Not an Egyptian, But Handsome, SunsuT
and Athletic Young Englishman, Dr.. Har-
0rOokshank, Who Hs Gained Hcncu
in the Iast-fhs Kh,diu Sends
Marvellous Necklace

New YORK, August Among the
passengers who came over on the last
trip OF the Etruia was distinguished
looking foreigner, whom any one would
have taken for an Englishman but for
the peculiar cut Of his clothing and the
deep bronze on his face. he was
handsome man, OF powerful physique
and courtly manner.
His appearance at the Hotel MARI
borough attracted more than ordinary
attention. 1t was not until yesterday
that his Identity was disclosed. He was
no less parsonage than real Egypt
ian Pasha. He is Dlrector-General OF
Prisons In Egyptian official who ranks
high in the Court OF the Khedive.
His mission TO America is TO take In
custody and escort to Cairo young
lady who IS widely known and highly es-
teemed in society circles in this city.
She is Miss Emma Walraven Comfort,
the only child OF Major Samuel Com
fort. member OF the Standsrd Oil Com
psny.
1t will be a great surprise TO many
who know this beautiful and accom-
plished young woman 10 learn that dur
ing her recent visit TO Egypt she Is said
to have stolen from the Khedive's palace
an article OF such priceless value that
the Pasha, after consulting with the
Khedive. came In person TO convey Miss
Comfort TO his country.
Ii may also seem singular that al
though the treaty that exists between
the United States and Egypt would not
permit even a Pasha 10 carry on an
American girl against her will, Miss
Comfort makes no denial OF the charge
that Is made against her and has freely
consented TO 90.
IL was at a grand ball that was given
In the Khedive's Palace that the article
Miss Comfort Is said TO have stolen was
first missed. IL was the Pasha who dis
covered its loss. II was his heart.
So: she will return with him on the
Etrnria next Saturday. Miss Comfort
will be escorted to Egypt by her hus-
band.
Although Pasha. the handsome Tor
eigner is an Englishman by birth ana
education. His pame is Harry Crook
shank and he is entitled 70 add +. H. Y.
English general who was killed In the
Indian service.
Miss Comfort Is Vassar graduate.
She is tall, fair and stately. Her educa-
tion was begun at convent In Paris.
When she, graduated from Vassar In
! 1889 she took high honors In the higher
sciences, notably In chemistry, mathe-
matics and astronomy.
She went abroad with her mother.
While In Egypt they were the guests OF
Judge Kelly, OF the Egytian Judiciary.
and 1t was through his influence that
they were presented 20 the khedive and
afterwards honored with Invitations 20
the grand ball given az his court. IL
was then the Pasha lost his heart. He
kept their company almost during their
entire stay In Europe.
The wedding Ia 70 be celebrated a.
noon tomorrow AZ the country seat on
DIR. Pickering, the brides uncle, a.
Langhorne, Ia. Numerous guests uill
20 from New York aud PhilAdelphia ~
special train. Rev. A. T.. Westmac0tt
rector OF 81, Luke's Church. Philadel-
pbia, will ofiiciate.
Miss Bell Wood. OF Orange. n. J., is
70 be the maid OF honor and the brides
Egypt: Miss Lille Barnsley. Miss
Helen Chambers and Miss May Picker
ing.
Many beautiful presents have been
sent the bride. but the one which she
will prize above all the rest, and which
is 10 encircle her throat when she is led
to the altar, comes from the Khedive.
IL Is q magnificent necklace, made es-
pecially by the court Jeweller. IL IL an
exact copy OF one that was worn by
Queen Aah-hotep In the eighteenth
dynasty, which began In 1903 i. c.
The necklace is made up OF two ame-
thysts, two comedians and several curl
ously-colored stones. all OF which are
carved to represent beetles. These are
supported at the top and bottom by a
string OF lotus flowers wrought In
colored enamel.
The stones IN the necklace were
taken from the tombs OF old Egyptian
prlncesses turned into mummies several
thousand years ago.
There are but two similar necklaces
in the world. Lady Vincent has one
and Lady Colin Moncriefe the other,
both OF which were presented By tho
Khedive.