The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-20

penines at the national capital, it Is well
known that her charming daughter was
the actual power behind the throne ana
contributed largely to the luck of the Lei
ters in obtaining social eminence. Lady
Curzon arrived in London this week with
her sister, Miss Daisy Letter. but they Will
tarry there but short while and san Tor
this side within a fortnight Miss Daisy
Letter returns laden with the laurels OF her !
continental conquests. When Daisy Letter
returned from the Dunbar in India last
spring she quite set London agog over
the number of victims who fell before her,
charms, and rumor was persistently r1ie
as to her being engaged, first TO captain
Aarkey, Of Lord Kitchener's staff, then 70
Captain Meade son Of the Earl of Clan
William who had seen service in lnd1a
while Daisy Letter was her sisters guest
at Delhi. Even Prince Francis of Teck be-
came so attentive to this young American
that the announcement or their engage
ment was looked for at Mrs. Ada1r S spec
tacular costume ball last May. On dit that
Miss Daisy Letter has become quite recon
ciled to the breaking up Of her romance
with young 'Bob'' Wallach, to whom she
was reported engaged prior to her depar-
ture for India two years ago.
| Apart from the political standpoint, Sen
! ator Hanna's illness has had a far
reaching effect socially. Miss Jones post
poned her leap year cotillion, which was
scheduled for Monday night. and at least
t two notable dinners have been deferred.
Mrs Hanna has taken little or no part
! in social life this winter, and has accepted
but few invitations, altho of course they
are showered upon her. Mrs. Joseph Me-
dill Mccormick, formerly Miss Ruth Han
ma has spent the greater part Of the Win
ter here, but she also has declined social
activity. Mrs. Mccormick is not in the
most robust health and that accounts fon
her retirement.
Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Roosevelt anc
their two daughters have taken apart
ments at the Arlington, where they vii
spend several weeks. Mr. Roosevelt Is
cousin Of the president.
Secretary of Agriculture and Mis-:
, Wilson entertained at dinner on Monda.
evening on the occasion Of their annua
: cabinet dinner in honor Of the. presiden
and Mrs. Roosevelt. To meet the guest
. OF honor were present all the cabinet cir
Gle with the exception Of the Secretary o
/. State and Mrs. Hay and the Attorney Gen
a eral and Mrs. Knox.
The decoration Of the table was in pink
), with huge carnations and lilies of the val
4 ley for the centerpiece and also formln
corsage bouquets.
q President and Mrs. Roosevelt enter
q tanned a dinner company last Friday even
: ing which included Miss Roosevelt, Count
:, ess de Cassini. Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson
Il Miss Maud Wetmore, Miss Patterson, Mis-
Macveagh, the Misses Mills, the Mise
O. Warder, Miss Emory, Miss Josephir
s Boardman, Miss Mott. Miss Townsen
= Nicholas Longworth, Mr.. Wyndham, M
Deering, Viscount de Chahlorun Mr.. VIC
Rurbido Itchy, Major McCawley, Lieuter
ia ant Fortescue, Mr.. Hillen. Mr.. Postl'
u. thwaite, Mr.. Morgan, Mr.. Perry. Mr.. Ha:
- per and Mr.. Horstmann.
q MoZan,i Mr.. Berry, Mr.. Harper and M
or Horstma
# The table decorations were gilt cande
e. abra and yellow and white carnations. MI
be Roosevelt wore a gown of white sati
r. with iridescent spangles. Miss Rooseye
he white satin and lace.
H. Countess Marguerite is in despair ov
"a the war which threatens to complicate a
nm fairs in the land Of the white car. VIII
a a nation is at war, the diplomatic repr
a. sentatives observe strict seclusion, a
liz the pretty countess had just planned sol
,s very ultra functions for mid-Lent It W
o. childish in Japan to prevent such gale
a when Washington has been as dull as
RI Esummer resort in winter. The countess
IL intensely patriotic and she is not grieyi
Of In public She has a wide circle of sy
ay pathizers and the cause Of Russia is pc
re- fllar in society just now. Miss Durand
OF evidently not going to enter the II
lat against the fair Russian, SO Great Brit
on is without support in upholding the cal
IN Of the fowery kingdom. The social e
4 ment is awaiting some reasonable provo
thy ton to get up a paza Ia or something 70
ell something or another. Washington
the. great, on charity schemes. as We sauiy
of member during the cuban insurrectlo Q
ter the Turko Greek war. The present j
ces anese minister is not a magnetic man. {
ion he will hardly inspire mucn enthusia
H. s.1.s.. Oh nv