Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-20
A ROMANCE.

Miss Pl nbe Emmons Du Bois, whose
funeral occurred at Bath Beach Thurs.
day, at the age of sixIy-two years, had
a romantic and pathetic history. Miss
Du Bois had been bedriddep for over
thirty years, and for the last quarter of
century had lived in Bath Beach,
where she was universally respected.
Miss Du Bois was daughter of the
late Tunis Bergen Du Bois, who came
OF the old Bergen family, after whom
Bergen street in the western district
is named. Possessed of immense
wealth, the old gentleman gave his
only daughter everything that money
could provide. After graduating from
Vassar College, Miss Du Bois made her
debut in Brooklyn society, at fancy
dress ball given in her honor by her
parents. 1t was at this ball that
Miss Dubois met her fate. in the shape
of handsome young southerner, who,
it was said, was distant relative of
General Joseph Shelby, the noted Con-
federate.
Henry Carten, that was the name of
Miss Du Bois's sweetheart, came of q
we'll known Virginia family, who had
lost all their property during the war.
Carten was on visit to New York at
the time of the ball given for Miss Du
Bois, in order that he might see num-
Der of southern sympathizers at that
time 10 the Empire State, with view to
getting their financial assistance for the
4 y, c.,l In or
other Carten received an invitation to
the ball, aud he was introduced to the
fair debutante. 1t must have been
case Of love at first sight, from all &C.
counts. 1t was noticed by many of the
other guests that Miss Du Bois was
very partial to the young southerner's
company. The contrast of the pair, in
the way of personal appearance was
marked. Miss Du Bois was petite
girl of the blond type, while young
Carten was the opposite in every re-
spect. He was over six feet in height,
broad shouldered and had dark curly
hair. They made handsome couple.
Young Carten asked permission OF
Miss Du Bois's parents to call on their
daughter, and, receiving their consent,
laid siege to the heart of the young
lady. His love making Was smooth
enough until he went and asked the
old folks consent for their daughters
| hand. Then he was met with point
blank refusal. He asked for explana-
tions and was told that he would al
ways be welcome visitor, but. nothing
more, ,as they couldn't allowtheir daUgh-
ter to marry supporter of the Sou b.
When the unhappy lover told his sweet
heart about the talk he had had with
her parents, Miss Du Bois is said to
have been prostrated. 1t was at the
time that Carton had to 60 back South,
and the lovers parted company, VOW
ing TO be constant to one another.
About three years later Miss Du Buis
received word of her lovers d-ath
while in battle and from that day until
the day of her death she lived the life
of recuse. When her father and
mother died four years ago Miss Du
Bois was left large sum of money,
much of which she spent in charitable
work. 1t is sal that Miss Du Bois left
an estate valued at $3.50, 600.
DR.. Arthur Voorhees,. of Bath Beach,
said yesterday that he knew the dead
woman well, and had often heard the
story OF her disappointment in love and
subse quept retirement from the social
world because of this and other sfilc-
tions Miss Du Bois was buried yester-
day from her late residence on
Twenty fifth street, Bath Beach.-N. Y.
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