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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08

At Corfu. beautiful little island ly-
ing off the Turkish coast, you get your
first view of oriental life and customs,
and it keeps 4 man with a kodak busy
taking snap shots of the queer things
ne sees. There is n great temptation
remind you of the warriors and heroes
and philosophers you studied about
when 4 boy, and Greece is full of them.
The island of Ithaca excites vivid
that Phoenician ship which brought
Ulysses home, lies in the harbor of
Corfu turned to stone. 1t is now occu-
pied by a monastery of Greek monks
and called by the humiliating name of
Mouse Island. According to the
Odyssey, Ulysses landing at Corfu af-
ter he was wrecked at sea, swimming
to the shore with nothing on but his
undergarments. He piled up a bed of
dead leaves on the rocks as a precau-
ton against rheumatism, and, worn
out by excitement, peril and fatigue,
sank into a dreamless sleep. There he
was discovered by Nausicaa, a beauti-
full princess, upon whose charms
Homer loves to linger. She was the
daughter of King Alcinous, and when
Ulysses awoke she led him to her
fathers palace, with its exquisite gar
|dens and luscious fruits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08

The guides, who endeavor to adjust
their moral consciousness to the Curl
osity of visitors and the topography of
the island to demands made upon them,
show the exact place where Ulysses
swan ashore, and the garden of the
King Alcinous, which is now occupied
by the palace Of King George of Greece,
one of the most democratic and consid-
crate of monarchs, who loves to have
the people enjoy everything that be-
longs to him. He opens his gates TO
strangers and subjects alike, and no.
body is required to pay a fee or even
to ask permission, although the decent
thing to do is to leave. n card at the
porter's lodge and a word of apprecia-
ton, which that official takes entirely
to himself.
one of the streets of Corfu is named
in honor of King Alcinous, and Ulysses
is considered a sort of stepson of whom
the community is exceedingly proud.
The captain tells you that you might
see Olympus if it is n clear day
mean Mount Olympus the home of the
gods, where Jupiter and Venus and
Mercury did such queer things and had
such high old times. Unfortunately
Olympus is now on Turkish soil, much
to the sorrow and the modification OF
the Greeks, who. if they had their ter
ritorial rights. would again include that
noble mountain within their jurisdic-
ton. But it is very seldom clear
enough to see Olympus from the lonian
Sea. and when told a professor in the
American College at Athens what the
captain said. he observed sarcastically
that | might as well have looked for
the oracle of Delphi or Agamemnoh
tomb. which is near Mycenae in south
ern Greece.
The tomb of the great Grecian gen
eral is well preserved, and is one OF the
most striking examples of ancient ma
sorry. 1t has been completely ex-
humed by the Greek Archaeological
Society and is worth long journey 20
see. 1t is sort of underground tenn
pie artstically constructed in the
shane of a bee hive fifty feet high. and
near by is the tomb of Clytemnestra'
his wife. which is also interesting, but
not in such good repair. Agamemnon'
you will remember. was king of all the
Greeks and commanded the expedition
against Troy. After his return he was
murdered by Aegisthos, who during
his absence had taken the liberty 70
make love 70 his wife. Orestes only
son of Agamemnon, avenged ms
fathers death and his mothers shame
when he grew up, and both were bui led
with all the honors that the Greeks
could pay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-03-08

Hadji Kadri and Siret, two other TURK
ish exiles, who are accused of sedition
and conspiracy, and. having fled from
ConStantinople to escape the wrath OF
the sultan, took refuge upon the beau
tiful Greek island, where they were re-
ceived with warm sympathy and treat
ed with distinguished respect by the
people. The government of Greece.
however, could not very well furnish
an asylum to Turkish fugitives of such
eminent notoriety because the rela-
lions between the two countries have
not been entirely cordial since the
close of the war four years ago. and
the Grecian ministry considered it pru-
dent not to offer any cause Of offense.
SO the suitans brother law and mis-
companions We're requested to leave
Corfu and are now going to Switzer-
land, which is the most hospitablc
country in Europe to political exiles.
Corfu hates the Turks. No people
on the earth's surface hate them more,
not even the BulgarianS or Macedo-
mans, although more than a century
has passed since the wrongs of which
they complain We're committed. From
1919 to 1863, with the other Ionian is
lands, Corfu was occupied by the Eng
lish, and in the latter year, upon the
accession of the present King George
to the throne, Mr.. Gladstone persuaded
queen Victoria to give them back to
Greece. That accounts for a statue of
Mr.. Gladstone that stands before the
university in Athens and was erected
by the students a few years ago.
Fortunately for those who come here
to enjoy the climate-and it is fla
vorite winter resort for the people with
weak lungs and other invalids-the
English administration built a fine
system of roads, and they are still in
comparatively good repair, although
the modern Greeks will never be cele-
brated for road building. You can
drive from one end of the island to the
other and during the spring months
and the late fall it is as near paradise
as any place on earth. The late EN-
'""Ss Of Austria had a beautiful villa
just on the outskirts of the city; it
was proposed to bring the late Car of
Russia to Corfu in the hope that his
life might be saved, and numerous 9TH
er famous invalids have sought health
and strength in its glorious sunshine
and soft but stimulating air.
The island covers about 277 square
miles and is thickly settled, having
more than $4,000 inhabitants. Most
of the surface is covered with olive
groves and it is estimated that there
are more than 100000 trees, which
are allowed to grow here without prun-
ing and develop a beauty and attain
size unparalleled elsewhere. The
manufacture and export of preserved
olives and olive oil is the chief occupa-
ton OF the people, but they grow u
good deal of other fruit and wine and
the cheese made from goats milk is ia
nous in the London and Paris markets.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
DOings Of the Diplomats.

The new French ambassador. NJ. Jus
seraud, who resigned the Office Of French
minister to Denmark to accept the post
at washington. will not arrive at the
Capital until early In January. In the
meantime. NJ. de Margerie will act as
charge d'affaires OF the embassy. NJ de
Margerie is the son Of Amelie De Ma
gerie, the well-known writer on philo-
sophical and literary subjects, who has
been decorated by the French Academy.
and who published not long ago a French
translation OF Dante's Divine Comedy"
NJ de Margerie's mother was a daughter
Of Count de Lespinats. who was a social
lion in his time, and a noted rider. NJ.
de MaTgerle was stationed for many
years at Copenhagen before coming to
the United States. to which post he was
accredited two years ago. He entered
the French diplomatic service before he
attained his majority, and is regarded as
one OF its most promising members.
His wife. a woman Of distinction and
beauty. is the sister Of Rostand, the
playwright. and a popular member OF
society. NJ. and Madame de Margerie
have leased a spacious house in n Street
where they entertain constantly and
well. Madame de Margerie Is looking
forward to a visit from her brother,
who planned 20 come to America last
year but was unhappily prevented from
carrying out his intention.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

bronchial trouble for some time. re-
turned from Old Point Comfort early in
the week. The air there had a beneficial
effect. and she is completely restored TO
health, though not as strong as she was
previous to her illness. Mrs. Takahira
at present is the only woman in the
Diplomatic Corps from the Orient. at
least. the only one who takes part in So
ciaI affairs. The mother Of the Turkish
minister, being a Mohammedan. is strict
" secluded, and does not participate In
society. There are no women at the
Chinese Legation, and Prince Min, the
Korean minister. has never brought his
household to this country. Mrs. Taxa
hlra has abandoned the Oriental costume
and dresses handsomely, and in good
taste, and has a weIl-flled Jewel hox.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Philadelphia. is announced. Miss Ros-
sell is a granddaughter Of Mrs Carper
Wister. She made her debut in Phila-
delphia society four years ago. DIT.
Tunis is a graduate OF the University
Of Pennsylvania. He served with dis
tinction in the Spanish American war.
and has been on duty on the training
ship Saratoga. He is examining sur
geon for the Equitable Life Assurance
Company. DIT. Tunis is a brother OF
Mrs B. T. Beylard
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Miss Cathleen Nelson and Reginald c.
Vanderbilt went 10 Newport yesterday
10 visit Mr.. and Mrs. Albert G. Wander
bilt at 6ar:5.-.1
They viii return December IS On Fri
day night Mrs. Frederic Nelson viii
give large theater party and supper for
them. Mr.. Vanderbilts mother and his
sister, Gladys. are due TO arrive from
England January 9.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Miss Charlotte Rebecca Jones. Of
Montgomery, considered the most beau
tful girl in Alabama, ans a social belle
in Washington last winter. will be mar
ried on December l6 TO John Andrew
Barnes, young lawyer OF the South.
Quite romance attaches 10 this we'd
ding because the young bride is the
heroine Of Julius Chambers last novel.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

toned at Fort Yates, y. d. He takes his
wife and two children with him. lie VIII
stop in Buffalo On route Captain Bar
ton spent three months Of his leave with
his parents, Judge and Mrs. W. II. Bar
ton. AT 1909 II Street northwest
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
The Military Circle.

Mrs. Dewey. who has been more or
less Of an invalid for the past two years.
has decided to begin her receptions New
Year Day. Admiral Dewey viii be ab-
sent az that time at Culebra. where no
is directing the naval maneuvers, and
in his absence the Secretary Of the Navy,
Mr.. Moody. will assist Mrs. Dewey in
receiving. The limits Of he Dewey
home make it impossible for Mrs. Dewey
to receive anyone except tho families
of the army and navy.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Mrs. Evans Heggie. Of Grovetown, Ca,
announces the engagement Of her daugh-
ter. Ethel Beatrice. to George Hamilton
place some time in January at the home
in Grovetown. After the wedding. Mr.
Boynton and his bride viii take a trip
through Florida and will return TO At
Ianta 20 make their home.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Mrs. Chauncey Blair and Mrs. Chaun-
cey Keep viii give a young peoples sup
per and dance New Year nigh. at the
residence Of the former, 1880 DrexeI
Boulevard. for Miss Mildred Blair. Mss
Margaret Keep anu Chauucey Blair, Jr.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

wedding day Of George Washington. and
for the purpose OF raising naH=Asg sA=
the Continental Memorial Hall. which
the Daughters OF the American Revolu-
ton purpose building at .he National
Capital in memory OF the Revolutionary
soldiers Mrs. Fairbanks, the president
general. has appointed Mrs. Mary Grant
Dickson chairman OF the committee for
the entertainment.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

and her son and daughter, who came
from Europe, where they passed the
summer, on the Finland. remained in
New York and have not decided on a
date FOR their return to Washington.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
The White House.

The President entertained at dinner
last night. His guests were:
The Postmaster General.
The Secretary Of the Navy.
Senator Mitchell.
Senator Dietrich.
Senator Clapp.
Senator Clarence d. Clark.
Senator McCemas.
Senator Penrose.
Senator Dillingham;.
Senator Burnham-
Senator Burton.
Senator Addison G.. Foster.
Representative jenkins.
Representative Overstreet
Representative Parker.
Representative Littleheld.
Representative Curtis.
Representative Flynn.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

The engagement is announced Of Miss
Middle J. W. Haight only daughter Of
MI. and Mrs. Edward Haight. to Dr.
William H. Rockwell. jr.. OF Philadel-
phla. a graduate Of Yale. class 1859.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

The engagement is announced Of En-
sign Alfred W. Johnson. L. S. n, son OF
the late Rear Admiral Philip c. John
son. U. s. N. to Miss Hannah Cox Har-
ris. OF Albany. n. Y.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

''The Destiny OF Doris" and the charm
ing love story told therein is substan-
TALLY hers, except that the wedding
takes place in the novel at Lake Como
instead Of at Montgomery.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Should the bill now pending IN the
chamber of deputies in Paris, providing
for the abolition OF all French titles Of
nobility. which was introduced by Dep
uty Fournier. become a law, It would
reduce TO the rank Of commoners two
Washington women. the Duchess de la
ROchefoucauld. who is remembered here
as Matte Mitchell. daughter OF Senator
Mitchell. Of Oregon, and Countess de la
Forest Divonne. who was Miss Florence
Audenried. daughter OF Mrs. Joseph c.
Audenried
Miss Mitchell made her debut some
twenty years ago, and was the belle and
pet OF her day. the most popular girl.
perhaps. in the set with which she came
out. Her chief charms were the grace
Of manner that distinguished her. beau
tiful eyes and an exquisite complexion.
Countess &c Ia Forest Divonne IS
younger by several years than the
Duchess de la Rochefoucauld and vas
presented TO society by her mother in
President Arthur's Administration. She
was handsome and attractive girl ana
has had a successful social career in
Paris.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Capt J. Philip Bernhard, an ofacer Of
the Twelfth New York Volunteers In the
spanish-Amerioan war, and his bride.
who was Miss Olin. OF New York. called
at the White House yesterday and we're
cordially greeted by the President.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

The Atlanta chapter OF the Daughters
of the American Revolution will give
colonial ball January Il at the Piedmont
Hotel, in Atlanta, in celebration OF the
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

The date for the wedding Of ReginaIF
Vanderbilt and Miss Nelson VIII be FIX
ed Immediately on the arrival OF Mrs
Vanderbilt. Il is TO be a large home al.
fair, and the ceremony will be perform
ed by a Roman Catholic priest at Mrs
Nelson's residence, 100 Fifth Avenue. at
noon. and viii be followed by an Ella
bOrate breakfast.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Capt. David d. Porter. who has been
seriously nl at a hospital in Norfolk. is
much improved and his family expect
him home shortly.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

One Of the prettiest women in the
Diplomatic Corps is Mrs. Pezet, wife
Of the secretary Of the Peruvian lega-
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Miss Ellen DrexeI Paul gave a large
dinner party Thursday night at her
country place near RadnOr In honor OF
Hon. Rhoda Hanbury Tracy. OF Eng
land Miss Tracy Is making a visit here
as the guest Of Miss Frances c Girls
com and expects TO pass the winter In
this country She is the daughter Of
Lord sudley, and for a number Of years
went to the school Of the Marquis SaS
Carlos de Pedroza. in France. where both
Miss Griscom and Miss Paul were school,
mates with her.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
Engagements.

The engagement Is announced OF Miss
Marion Smith, daughter Of Marriott
Smith, OF Philadelphia, to Lieutenant
Bettison, U. s. Navy, Miss Smith was
presented to society two years ago.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Mrs. Ernest Hammond Everesz. for
merly Miss Ruth Swift. a bride OF the
season. gave an informal luncheon TO
twenty guests Thursday.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Senator COclTeH Of Missouri viii today
formally announce the engagement Of
his elder daughter. Miss Marion, to Ed
son P. Gallaudet. son OF DR.. Edward NJ
Gallaudet. Of this city. The engage
ment is the outcome OF the meeting at
the christening Of the battIeship Mis-
souri,. for which Miss CoclzreU was spon-
sor. and where, Mr.. Gallaudet, being con-
nected with the Cramp ship5uilding
Company. was present. Miss COcErell
was introduced to society in this city
after being educated at the schools Of
Washington and the Convent OF the As
sumption. IN Paris. Mr.. Gallaudet was
the stroke Of the Yale crew of '92 and
'e3, and coach for the following season.
No day has been set for the wedding,
but # Will be celebrated in February
at the Church Of the Covenant.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Mrs Thomas J. Cowie and daughter.
Ethel, wife and daughter OF Paymaster
Thomas j. Cowle, L. s. Navy, returned
from Europe by the steamer 81. Louis.
and are at the Buckingham for the win
tor
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Mrs. schwan. wife OF Brig. Cen The
odore schwan, L. s. Army. retired. who
has been visiting relatives in st. Paul,
for several weeks past viii leave In q
few days 10 join General schwan az their
home here
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Mrs Weston. wife OF the Commlssary
General OF the Army. and her daughters.
who passed the early part Of the week
in New York. have returned home.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Mrs. Eugene F. Ware. wife OF the
Commissioner OF Pensions. and Miss
Ware. will receive the second and fourth
Wednesday Of every month for the re-
mainder Of the season.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Mrs. John Albro Farwell gave a re-
ceptiOn TO introduce her daughter. Ma
bel Farwell. on Thursday
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

The Mount Holyoke College AlumLae
Association viii hold it's regular liter
airy meeting at the home Of Mrs. Ed
ward L. Morris on Wednesday, December
Il. at 8 o'clock
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
Smart Set in Chicago.

Mrs. Marshall Field. ir., entertained
a small party OF friends at dinner Thurs
day night
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
The President's OmciaI FamiIv.

Mrs. Shaw, who visited New York
early In the week. has returned home
and viii receive next Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Representative and Mrs. Swanson, Of
Virginia, have given up their home In
Nineteenth Street, and taken apart
ments at the Cairo for the winter.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Lucius G. Fisher gave
practically the first of the debutante
holiday dances Thursday. in honor Of
their daughter. Miss Ethel Field Fisher.
The big Erie Street house OF the Fish
ers was decorated il American beauties
and Christmas greens. A dinner pre-
ceded the dance.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Mrs Whitelaw Reid has postponed the
ball she had plan-s7==44l - - give to Introduce
her daughter, Gean, 10 society, because
Of the death Of Heber R. Bishop, a rela-
tive OF D. o. Mills. Mrs. Reid's father.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Secretary Root. who went TO New York
TO attend the funeral Of his father-in-
law. Salem Il. Wales. returned TO
Washington Thursday night. Mrs. Root
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Announcement is made Of the engage
ment OF Miss Esther Montgomery,
daughter OF Mrs Richard r. Monteom-
cry. Of Philadelphia, to Alpneus Pack
ard, o. Boston.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

The Earl OF Rosebery's daughter Sybil
is engaged TO marry G. Scott, a subal-
tern in the Scots Guards.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the s. B. c.
entertained last night a number OF their
friends and fellOw-students at the home
Of the secretary Of the society. Miss
Berry, 511 Massachusetts Avenue.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

The engagement IS announced Of Miss
Julia Hedden Worthingtou. daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles d. Worthington
(Miss Julia A. Hedden), and Justin Wal
kcr, son OF Mr. and drs. John Brisben
Walker. OF Irvington-on-the-H Hudson.
Mrs Worthington lived for several years
at 20 Fifth Avenue. New York. but for
the past two years she has been at her
country place, Rossiter, at Iryington-on
the Hudson. when not abroad. Miss
Worthinston made her debut last win
ter at a large reception given for her at
Sherry's by her mother.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

John D. Crimmins will give a COM
ing-out reception" fer his daughter,
Miss Constance Crimmins. tomorrow af-
ternoOn. Mrs. Albert Gould Jennings
gave a dinner for her Friday evening.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Countess Zanipini-salazar. OF Rome.
who has been visiting Mrs. Charles
Thorpe. Of Philadelphia. arrived in
Washington yesterday. She will remain
for some time. The Italian ambassador
has planned to give dinner in honor Of
his cOuntrywoman, who is the editor OF
the italian National Review"
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

The Austrian minister and his niece.
Baroness Won Palm, who was a passen-
ger on the Kronprinz Wilhelm. arrived
at the legation yesterday afternoon at
O'clock Baroness Won Palm win pass
the winter IN Washington.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Patterson, who
are at present IN Chicago. will come 10
Washington as soon as their new house.
which was seriously damaged by fire
several weeks ago, is ready for occu-
pancy, and plan now to reach here short
ly after the New Year.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Mrs. Heber L Smith gave a luncheon
Friday IN honor OF Miss Helen Potts.
one OF the debutantes OF the season.
Among the guests present we're; Miss
Leonora Milne. Nice Beatrice Wilson,
Miss Esther Lloyd. Miss Florence Line
weaver, Miss Grace Elliott Morris. Miss
Frederica, Berwind, and Miss Louise
Townsend
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
Notes.

Mrs. EIHns and her sisters. Mrs. R.
NJ. C. Brown and Mrs Arthur Lee. who
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

The Slamese minister. PLY Akharaj
Varadhara. and the secretary OF the
Sianese legation, Mr. Lotus, returned
20 town on Wednesday Afternoon. Mr.
LOTUS and the minister accompanied the
siamese prince on his tour through the
United States. and remained in Vancou-
yer until he sailed for home. The min
lister and his s4ito viii remain at the
Arlington for the winter.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14
Cav World in Philadelphia.

Mrs. Cornelius Stevenson gave a luuch-
con yesterday at her residence, 2ST
South Twenty-hrst Street. in honor OF
Countess Zanipint-salazar. OF Rome. Her
guests were Mrs. c. c. Harrison. Mrs.
William Masters Camac. Mrs. Charles B.
Platt. jr., Mrs William Churchman,
Mrs, Horace Brock, Mrs. Horace Jayne,
Mrs. John Thompson Spencer, and. Mrs.
II. G. Chapman.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Van Wickle have leased
their Q Street house 20 the minister from
Salvador. and are located at the Ebbitt
House
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

tlon. Mrs. Pezet is rather tall and
slender, with the dark eyes. olive com
plexion, and the glossy black hair pc
culiar TO Spanish women. She IS young.
fond OF society. and has taken a lead
ing part in the festivities OF this winter
Mr. Pezet las been ilI recently. but f.
much better and viii soon be about
again.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Ars. Thomas H. Anderson. wife OF Jus
tice Anderson, will give a tea next Sat
urday to present her daughter 70 society.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

vent 70 West Virginia to attend the
funeral OF their mother, Mrs. Davis. wife
OF former Senator Henry c. Davis, re-
turned to town on Thursday.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Maj. D. r. Larned. U. 6. Army,
retired. is staying at the Barton Hotel
Tor the winter.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Mrs. McNamee. wife OF Captain Nc
Nance. whose husband is stationed at
Fort Huhuca. Is visiting Washington
with her two little boys.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

The engagement OF Miss Anuis Wister
Rossell and DR.. Joseph Price Tuuls, Of
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Miss Coekrell Will receive Thursday
afternoons in January and February.
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Mrs Amos G. Draper and Miss Draper
VIII give a tea Saturday. December q.
from to o'clock
The Washington times., 1902-12-14

Mrs. Juan Attwell will give a dinner at
Rauscher's after Christmas in honor OF
Bishop SpaldIng.