Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-22
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Brevet Brigadier General Ordway, who
was born in 1873. served with credit and
gallantry throughout the civil war, the
greater portion OF the time with his regi-
ment, the Twenty-fouth Massachusetts in
fantry. An act of personal gallantry at
Newbern. n. c, was followed by his ap-
pontment as adjutant of the regiment.
He remained in North Carolina until June
1866, later served in the army of the Poto-
mac, then in Florida and through the cam
paign of 1S54-65 in the army of the James.
After the occupation of Richmond, he was
appointed provost marshal of Virginia.
where, through portion OF the troub'ous
reconstruction times, he directed the deli
cate duties OF his position with much skill
D. and tact.
For galIantry at various times, and be-
cause of his ability, he had been success
lively promoted until. at q years of age he
was made brevet brgadier general. being
the youngest officer in the service TO re-
ceive that grade. His regiment and him.
self were retained in the service until Feb
ruary. 1866 and were the last volunteer
troops mustered out in the state. After
being mustered out, General Ordway went
into business at Richmond. and about ten
years later removed 10 Washington. where
Guard for number Of years. he brought
that organization up 10 a high standard.
His Wayward Daughter.
The hand of Fate that has played such
curious changes OH the chords of Bettina
Gerard's life sounded a new note only last
Wednesday. II was the reconciliation ut
Bellevue hospital, New York between the
notorious actress and her mother and child
Mrs. ordway and her granddaughter SAW
Bettina for the first time after many years
Of separation. Her mother then said that
she would he removed from the hospital at
once and later taken 10 Washington.
Life opened as promising and bright as
spring dawn for Bettina ordway. So
ciai prominence. hoGorrd lineage. beauty
and wealth and "a host of adoring friends
3er. hers by birthright. Her father Gen.
eral Albert ordway. commander of the mi
lita OF the District of Columbia and the
agent Tor ,Jhc liotchkiss Arms Company
at Washington. wds one Of the hest known
and best liked men of the national capital
Tho most distinguished and influential men
of the country were his intimates
when Bettina WAS sent TO the convent at
Georgetown 10 be educated the sweet faced
nuns, their worldly Joys OF life rouounCed.
loved her that she took such joy in living
Her wild jokes, her gay. good na,ured fun
- siHlitS 10 tIitlt patient lips, and
robukss We're softened by the great afec-
tion she had won. There was nothing III
IN her mischief.
= Social Paragon.
From the convent She went 10 Mrs
Burr's finishing school. where Washington
society women are educated. She WAS a
good student and worked hard to gain
those accomplishments which might better
fit her fathers daughter for the high
srrere To which destiny entitled her. Her
friends viii tell You that rarely has one
been seen SO gifted with arts that should
grace social position She played divineIy
and her dancing was perfect as rythm.
She could ride with the best. and eNceilcd
at outdoor sports. Aud. besides this. she
was q splendid linEuist. She spoke French
fuently and could read German readily
ana knew something of Italian.
The summer following her debut Bettina
went with General and Mrs. ordway to the
Green Briar. White Sulphur. West Vir-
Einia's famous resort. where everybody OF
any social distinction for the last half
century has been. Immediately she became
white Sulphur's belle a proud distinction
for any society bud. Her name did not es-
cape scandal, and gossip had much TO say
of wild midnight adventures where she
was. as always, the leader in the fun.
Then came the climax. AT a diploma tic
dinner given at the Springs Bettina was a
toasted guest. There was at the time a