Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1894-01-26
SOCIETY AT THE CAPITAL.
Happenings Of a Day in Washington 3
Social Life


Washington, Jan. 2O-Miss Slocum
Of New York, niece Of Russell Sage, is
a guest ut the home Of General Rug
giles.
Madame Romero, wife of the Mexi-
can minister, threw open her beau
nful home yesterday afternoon, and
for hours it was thrOnged with call
erS. The ball room was full of merry
dancers, and the many ladies who as
sisted Madame Romero wore hand
some and becoming gowns
Miss Lucille Fuller daughter of Chief
Justice Fuller, will give luncheon on
the evening Of February /.
Mrs. Hoke Smith has bevy Of
southern beauties for her guests, and
there is no doubt but that her home
is one of the most popular in town.
Miss Crimmins, of New York, is
visiting Secretary and Mrs. Lamont
Madame Vii, wife of the Chinese
minister, was presented to Mrs Cleve-
land Tuesday afternoon by Mrs Sec
rotary Gresham, and the call flied up
an entertaining half hour Madame
Vii is Il pretty little woman, wears her
c0untry'S national costume paints her
cheeks II bright red and looks like
Some quaint figure on a rich tapeStried
fan.
Mrs Tom Johnson. wife Of the mem
Der Of congress who is participating
so largely in the present political de
bates, had most pleasant and large
Unattended reception.
Mrs Blaine is back in town. accom-
panied by her daughter Harriet. Mrs.
Blaine is very much averSc to seeing
herself is the papers, refuses all inter
views and dislikes even to have her
name appear in print.
Mrs. Charles Rohlf, better known as
Anna Katherine Green, authoreSS Of
the famous LcavcnwOrth Case, is visit
ing the city.
Senator Faulkner and his bride have
reached town by steamer from Hamp-
ton
The Washington assembly! which
takes place on the 9th of February.
will be Il very distinguished affair. Its
patrons are Mr.. Alan tombstone, of
the British embassy: Ex-Governor John
Lee Carroll, the marquis imperiali and
many other prominent gentlemen.
The Bachelors German was held in
4 beautifully decorated hall. Among
those present We're the British ambaS-
sador and family. Senator and Mrs.
Brice Madame GuZman, Baron Won
Fhtow. and many other people promi-
nent in social life.
Miss Bessie Stewart. daughter Of
Senator Stewart, gave dinner last
evening. Among the guests were
prince Iturbde. marquis imperiali.
Mr.. de Souza Roza- Miss Mabelle
Stewart and other young society bellies.
Mr.. and Mrs Alfred Gillette, of Phil
adelphia. have purchased house in
town and will make the capital their
future home.
Mrs. William McAdoo. wife of as
sistant Secretary Of the Navy McAdoo,
will have a tea tomorrow afternoon at
her beautiful home on Ninth street,
Miss Tardy, of Lynchburg, is visiting
Mrs McAdoo.
David Little, of Illinois, who owns
an immense farm, is in town. A few
days ago he sent home for big sup
ply of pork, chickens, turkeys, celery
and patotoes. and invited all his
friends to big spread" disdainng
the ceremony of a course" dinner.
The dinner was at Chamberlin's, and
many prominent senators played havoc
with the edibles.
Washington, January 1S.-The CHAIR
ty ball, on January 80, will be one Of
the big social events of the season. for
ahe patronesses are always among the
most fashionable ladies in town and
ahe swell" turns out in full force.
The president and Mrs. Cleveland are
expected to attend, and as tickets are
ut a high price a very good sum is al
ways realized.