New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28

contributed In every way to their success botn IN
Lansing and Detroit. Mrs. Alger. whose maiden
name n nry. married TO General Aiser
long before tie days OF his prosperity. and during
the years In which he accumulated his wealth. was
his adviser and helpmeet Her face wears an amia-
BILE and pleasant expression. and Is "A good index OK
her character for she is gentle agreeable ana kno'
with gympathes for those less fortunately
placed than herself. or this she is constantly CIV
ing evidence.
General Alger has five living children two sons
and three daughters. His eldest daughter. Carrie
married some ten years ago Harry Sheldon. a son
of Zachariah Chandlers partner: his second dausn-
ter Fay is the wife OF William Bailey. OF Harris
burg, Penn. Frances. the youngest daughter, VINO
is unmarried Is a handsome. brilliant young
woman and has travelled extensively. both In her
own country and abroad: clever linguist, ana
with much interest for art and music when tastes
are shared by her father and mother In tneir
beautiful home In Detroit are some OF the pest exc
amples of modern art. Russell y. Alger IT., ~
married ana living at the Alger homestead, In De-
troit. His other is undergraduate at mar
ward.
Mrs Long who came Washington as oride
I'm the early eighties is pleasantly remembered
here especially by those who, with her ana her
husband helped form "A little New-Engand colony
at the Hamilton House. where they lived. she 10
Mr. Longs second wife, and tall SLENDER
graceful young woman. with pleasant race
pleasant voice and pleasant manners. IL Is nat.
ural for many reasons that Mrs Long shouio
look back to the period she spent In WASHINGTON
with pleasure, and she Is quoted as looking io'-
ward with agreeable anticipations to returning
nero and TO renewing her old friendships.
But her position in society Will OF course our 20
quite dfer ,nt one ana Sa S rfe " of popular mem.
Der Of the House are coasiderable tney are ~, n s
when compared with those that fall to the VIE OF
a Secretary of the Navy. She Is clever ana re-
sourccful woman, ana mere Is small uOuD. Vi sa
success in this new role She will have too, the
assistance of Mr. Longs daughters VINO were
bright and interesting lt,e girls when their dacnSa
was the orator Of the lower house Dnt are f IN
into attractive young women 10 whon "ie ="
Washington will be welcome SxpSienJe, or,.a
The prospective Secretary OF the lhs' t seiv &C.
one term in Congress ard was elected Tor sec
ond but resigned TO accept an appointmohh' urs
President Harrison TO place on the beTctl MIS-
VcKenna who was with her husband In WashinS-
ton went but little and dd not adtehp. 20 bort
stav here many friends. who remember her as q
woman of direct and sincere manners ana ioics
'' In San Francisco the McKennas entertain a.,
enough to go Mrs. McKenna has taken rn Ser
interest In society IMAM ever oeioIf ,ti vs. The
principal reason which prompted Mr. Mekenna
20 accept portfolio in Mr. Mckniey Sa te,,o
Ai"xander and her father was one OF the ori6itai
members Of the law firm OF Aiexthder q vi She "a
the sister OF Henry NJ. Alexander and tharles " r.
exander Of refn OF f the Eq%itabs
lie Assurance Society, and presideh OF , ne oaen
prominently identified with Princeton Inyets ~
Mrs McCook is not conspicuous as -re" biprS sf
cIev Woman but H. deeply interested IN cti,.
Mrs Size is active in the Fifth Avenue ffesoS'
The wife Of the next Postmaster General has
everv qualification for prominent an oilclai
nosifon and will be valuable acquisition 10 SO
Cle,S a. r"onaI attractions Of catholic tastes and
broad knowledge. and belongs to that ciass VINO
seen TO possess perennial youth. lnat she ia.
been the companion OF her daughters since mel.
girhood and entered heartily into All OF IL ehe ~
plans and pleasures, never seeming 10 Ut. u. ~ VI
yyomng people and counting it a happiness 10 con
tribute 10 their enjoyment may account ior 'h's
Mrs. eary's controlling trait is genteness. ana
there is repose about her manner, an Uuys ear
reserve that is extremely agreeable; FOR years rs
since her daughters grew TO womanhood-shee nas
been one of the most notable h4stesses Oh P u,
more and has entertained on Doun..iIb $500 ,hs
both her city home and her country nome '"e
latter situated near Catonsville -. .o,,,,,.
in PRESBYTERIAN Church circles as they are In SO.
ciey Mrs Gary was formerly Caihonc ou rbir5
faith her husband is prominent being an elaer ~
the Brown Memorial Church dlsiinguishing tra r.
of the family is their musical apili,y All afo
highly educated in music, and several are pro-
ent in on H I9m RanSoph formerly
Miss Emma Gary. Mrs; Henry James. formerly
osrly Miss Adelaide Gary; Miss Ida Gary whose
engagement to Francis regram has neen an,
nouncsd Miss Ly Gary Mrs. MRS Rsndoph pays the
harp and has Mh ins cara psys IN.
phGny 0FG9 iSs others play the piano or sne
While they are al fond of society. they likewise
have other interests, ana are nor wmas wou i 90
nrosdad over her household with dignity and
womanly grace, but she has never been wor dly
narson She Is in thorough sympathy with her
Gsmghfors and has been their constant companion.
They have all been considered as possessing more
~ tho ordinary share of Baltimores beauty and
Miss Ida Gary is distinguished for her appearance.
They all are bright and pleasant, and VIII be de-
o,ded addition to Washington society.
+, Stanley Gary. the only son, married one OF
the daughters OF DR.. McGill OF Catonsville.
." The Carys are pleased with the idea Of going to
,yasbngton although 1t Is not probable that they
vii spend much time there this spring. as they
W. 90 early in April to their handsome country