Evening star., 1897-03-04
Mrs. Sherman d, Veteran m the
Social Life Of Washington.
GEN. ALGER'S WIFE AND DAUGHTERS
Other Families to Be Prominent in
the New Administration.
NEW NAMES AND FACES

The incoming administration brings to the
social life of the capital change quite as
marked as any that may be apparent in
the political world. Those who have for
four years been the leaders in official So
ciety retire, and others, most of whom are
wholly new to Washington society lovers
take their places. In this view it is spe-
cially interesting to know not only who and
what President McKinleys cabinet min
listers may be, but also TO know something
of their wives, sisters and daughters.
Mrs Sherman, at the head Of the cabinet
hostesses, has had the advantage Of great
experience and personal acquaintance of
many years standing with every person of
prominence in Washington society and of a
large proportion possiblysof those who will
be here among the newcomers to official
life. or the particular duties incumbent
upon cabinet lady she has had the fullest
experience while her husband was Secre-
tary OF the Treasury, SO that in no way
can there be any element Of uncertainty or
surprise In what may be ahead of her the
next four years.
Mrs. Sherman Is woman of fine charac-
ter, has a disposition not easily ruffled, is
prudent and careful in conversation and
thoroughly understands the diplomatic use
of language. To the casual observer she
would be regarded as unusually reticent in
manner and sparing in words but among
her old friends she is regarded a charm
Ing conversationalist. not only because well
informed on all current topics, but equally
because Of her kindly and sympathetic
thought Of others. Her turn of mind is
essentially practical, and those who knew
her many years ago found her then of the
same serious thoughtful manner she has
today. She hates exaggeration, no matter
in wnat phase of life it may present itself
Although the wife of perhaps one of the
richest men in the Senate, the fact that she
was able to look on large expenditures with
n Ln
any ostentatiOus display of wealth or from
any personal mention of it.
The Sherman Family.
In appearance Mrs. Sherman is tall, and
her figure retains its youthful lines. She
has dark hair. which has only of late years
begun to show a little trace of gray. Her
face indicates resolution, but at the same
time accompsni MED by quiet serenity of man
ner.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman have one daughter,
one of two children adopted by them in
| their infancy. The second child died when
a baby. Their daughter has been the OBJ
| ject Of their tenaeresrfare and perhaps the
greatest pleasure and1satisfaction of their
| lives. She Is now Mrs. James liver Mccall
lum. and her marriage few years ago was
an important social event, marked by q
gathering Of the Sherman clan from all
| parts of the country.2 as well as the pres
ence of the most prominent people in Official
| life. Mr. and Mrs. McCallum have a baby
| boy, John Sherman McCallum, about two
years old. They have fine home in the
northeast section, Of the city. Miss Lizzie
Sherman, eldest daughters Of General Sher-
man, now makes her home in this city.
Mr. Sherman has two other nieces here
also, Mrs: Miles. wife OF Major General
Niles, and Mrs. Don Cameron, both daugh-
| ters Of sthe lata5Hldge Sherman.
Mr. and Mrs. sShernan have enjoyed for
several years the occupancy of their spa
oous residence on X street. 1t is a double
hf,{lt of oofo %l,a
! ly adorned with carvings and the Interior
by its elegance and spaciousness admirably
fitted for the hospitality which will be ex-
tended by the premier of the Mckinley ad-
ministration.
Gen. Alger's Family.
Neither Gen. Alger nor his wife and
| daughters are strangers to Washington.
Both Mrs. Alger and her daughters have
| made frequent visits here during winter
| seasons, and have therefore very fair
| idea of what Washington season means.
That they intend to take an active part in
the social life Of the administration Is. very
clear. They are the first of the newcomers
| to provide themselves with a home, and
while 1t may be only temporary one for
them, as 1t Is currently supposed that they
will need much larger house, 1t happens
to be one OF the few now in existence in
| the West End which have historical asso-
Citations. The family will take possession
i tAS IdtlCi PdIS Va the "Sehs dlleT lHe hd-
mont family has taken it's departure south.
The family of Gen.. and Mrs Alger consists
| Of their son, Mr.. Russell Alger, jr., who is
| associated in business with his father, and
| Is married; their two married daughters,
| Mrs. Harry Sheldon and Mrs William
Bailey, the latter being pleasantly remem-
| bered here as Miss Fay Alger; the young
est of the three sisters. Miss Frances. who
has accompanied her parents here, and a
young son, who is at Harvard.
Mrs. Alger is as much beloved for her
anna bility Of manner, kindness of heart
holds her, friends as she is~aamired for her
personal and social charms. She has about
the medium height. hasa graceful figure
| and soft pretty brown hair. She is an ac-
complished woman in every respect, and
well fitted to adorn society. Of which she
is fond to a~certain EXTENT 30 far as it
does not intrude upon her higher duties at