Evening journal., 1900-02-27
FIRST MOHAMAdEDAN WOMAN
HERE

.TlhOI MOiiAAlAEDAN NOMAAN
HERE.
It was an interesting and remark
able coincidence that at the very time
the Women Suffragists Of the United
States met in convention in Washing
ton there should arrive within the
gates OF the capital of a nation where
womanhood is protected and held sa-
cred the first Mohammedan woman
who has ever left her native land.
Nine. Ferrouh, wife Of the Turkish
minister, Ali Ferrouh Bey was allow
ed to accompany her husband upon his
return to this country, after a visit of
six months in Turkey, as a special IA
vor from the sultan.
This unusual favor was granted upon
the solemn promise of both the minis
ter and his wife that she should lead
the same secluded life in Washington
as she would in her own country
writes a Washington correspondent
Both gladly consented and they are
keeping their words. Even the secre-
taries, who necessarily are at the lega-
ton much of the time, have not been
presented to Nine. Ferrouh, nor will
they be. not If they are under the same
roof half of the time.
The minister is diligently seeking for
a large house in the near suburbs, with
spacious grounds, so that Nine. Fer
rouh can enjoy a morning walk or go
about among the trees and flowers
without fear .of meeting a man, or be-
ing gazed upon by curious passersby.
If the minister does not find such a
home as he seeks in the near country
side he will take a large mansion near
Connecticut avenue.
ENTRANCE FOR THE WOMEN.
Nine. Ferrouh and the women of the
legations, the minister's sister, and
Nine Hanim, who will act as a COM
panion to Nine. Ferrouh, will have a
separate entrance to their apartments
so that they may go and come without
fear Of interruption.
To Nine. Ferrouh the journey from
her native land to America was one oi
varied interest, for this childlike little
/, woman had never before been outside
of the bounds of a Mohammedan cOun-
= try. Her face was closely veiled dur.
A., ing her travels. With Paris she wa!
Especially delighted.
, She is but "a years old and exceed
{ ingly pretty, with dreamy dark eye
and a prettily rounded face, and darl
!, hair. Indeed, she is a perfect type o
an Oriental beauty. But notwithstand
, ing the minister's wife must follow tn
> customs of all Moslem women, she i
not unhappy nor does she pass he
> time in idleness.
With the exceptions noted she
just like all other women. She ha
u numberless exquisite gowns, loves fin
p clothes and derives an immense amour
: Of pleasure in the variety and chang
= Of her costumes. She also is exceeding
> ly fond of jewels, and possesses man.
3 superb diamonds and other gems O
/, great value and unusual brilliancy.
. SHE IS A MUSICIAN.
+. Nine. Ferrouh is talented and high
IS ly educated. She has sweet voic,
f (which has been well trained, and play
r. several musical instruments But sh
r. spends the greater part Of her time dc
Is ing the finest needlewOrk and tn
IS lrarest Of embrOideries. This she doe
d. while her companions, always of he
al own sex, OF course, read aloud to he
d Nine Ferrouh speaks French fiji
d emily as well as the languages Of he
r own land, and the minister has request
2 ed the friends who are to meet her
4 the lady friends. Of course-that the
If will not talk too freely of the custom
l. of this country, lest his wife will hay
+ her curiosity aroused and become dil
al contented.
2 When Nine. Ferrough pays her II
l. speots to Mrs Mckinley the presidei
/, and all the men Of the official hous,
X hold will not be in evidence
IA Nine, Ferrouh will also return SON
i visits, but only when assured no me
" will be present When she drives
,r walks out with her husband she wi
n go closely veiled.