Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-06-06
SOME PROMINENT WOMEN.
The Widows of Distinguished
Men Who Reside in
Washington.
Special to the PRESS.
WASHINGTON, June 3,

The widow of James G. Blaine has
been figure in society at the Nations
Capital of special interest during the
past season. Although Mrs. Blaine
is still in mourning tor her distin.
guished husband, and in consequence
does not go out in general society, yet
she is found occasionally at the homes
of close friends, and has made her
appearance on several occasions at
small companies. She attended the
recent wedding of Miss Letter, as the
relations between the families have
baen, during recent years, quite init
mate. When the Letters came to this
city to reside they leased the Blaine
house on Dupont circle, which is near
the house they have built and now
occupy. At that time Mr.. Blaine was
in private life, and when he accepted
Office again he purchased the residence
on Lafayette Square, which he fitted
up for his use, and where his last days
were spent.i
As is we'll known that house has
been torn down and theatre build
ing is being erected on the site. Du-
ring the past winter Mrs. Blaine has
been living in the big house on Du-
pont circle, the only members OF the
family with her being her son, james
G. Blain, jr., and Miss Abigail Dodge
Gail Hamilton). A daughter, Mrs.
Truxton Beal, however, has her home
in this city, while the other daughter,
Mrs. Damrosh, lives in New York.
1t is understood that Mrs. Blaine finds
the house too large, and does not in
tend to occupy it for another season.
She proposes to lease it furnished,
and it is said that Mr.. Westinghouse,
the inventor of the air brake, contem-
plates occupying it next year.
The widow of another distinguished
man, Mrs. U. s. Grant, has been
spending the greater part of the win
ter in Washington, and has been liv-
ing with her daughter, Mrs. Sartoris,
who occupies and leased house, While
Mrs. Grants plans for the future have
not been fully decided upon, yet it is
understood that she intends to make
her permanent home here, and has
been looking around for suitable
house. 1t seems to be now petty GER
tain that Mrs. Sartoris will marry
again, the fortunate man, according
to report, being Gen, Kyd Douglass,
of Maryland. While Gen, Douglass
is resident of Maryland, yet it is
stated he will make his home here af-
ter marriage.
As is we'll known the widow OF Gen
Logan continued her residence in this
city after the death of her husband,
and she has always been an active and
prominent figure in social and charit-
able circles. Her home on the heights
overlooking the city is one Of the
points of interest to visitors, and those
who gain admission can examine the
extensive collection which she has
made of mementoes connected with
the career of her distinguished hus-
band. In fact she some time ago had
an addition built to the house, where
there is room with a lofty ceiling,
and here are collected most of her pre-
cious relics. The presence of these
and other women who might be men,
toned, lend an additional interest to
the Nations Capital. They are living
representatives of much that is impor-
tant in the history of this country,
and they are not only of attention
but of Prospect and affection from
thousands of citizens who admire the
lives and revere the memories Of their
husbands.
Another woman whose husband
bore prominent part in the late war,
and who is regarded with a8ectionate
interest, is the widow OF General Phil
Sheridan. 1t was here that Sheridan
had his home and it was here that he
died. Mrs. Sheridan was left with
quite family Of young children, and
the years of her widowbood are being
passed in devoted attention to their
training and education, 1t is proba-
BILE that before many years have pass
ed the valuable public services OF all
these men will be commemorated by
the erection in this city Of some suita-
BILE monument. A great many Of the
heroes of the late war have been hon.
ored in this way, and arrangements
have been perfected for a statue to
General. Logan to be placed in this
city.
The criticism is sometimes made
that while this honor has been paid
to men renowned in war, those who
have given their time and their servl-
ces to their country in other capacities
have been neglected. Thsrsare now
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