The Washington times., 1905-10-17

retary Root at the State Department
The ambassador is not In good health
and the date for his sailing for Italy
is as yet undecided When he does
leave this country, he will probably re-
turn just in time to head the long line
of diplomats at the Presidents New
Years reception. he now being dean OF
the corps.
Baron Rosen, the Russion ambassador,
yesterday closed the lease for the res
idence of Colonel and Mrs. Augustu.
Tyler. located on Farragut Square, and
will take almost immediate possession
of the property. The house is beauri-
fully located and adapted to large So
cial affairs. There is bali and music
room OF unusually large dimensions, be-
sides fine banquet room and parlors
The house occupies the site of the old
Tracy residence. which was burned to
the ground during the Cleveland ad-
mlnlstration, but none Of the ill-omened
timbers was used in the new building
The baroness Rosen IS one Of the most
accomplished and hospitable diplomatic
women ever met at the Capital, and It
Is safe to predict for the Russian en-
6assy brilliant social reign. Baroness
Eosen is dignified and conservative, but
altogether possessed of a bright. hapr,v
and friendly disposition
Senior Don Joaquin D. Casasus the
newly made Mexican ambassador. has
sent word that his recovery from his
recent indisposition is so advanced thar
ne Will probably reach Washington
p,.oo,, 1pout tne time or the arrival of the
PRESIDENT from the South
L. Vogel, Swiss minister to Washing
ton, was passenger on the steamer
kronprinz Wilhelm. which arrived at
new york today from Bremen.
Baron and Baroness Moncheur, the
Belgian minister and his attractive
American wife. arrived in New York
last evening on the iceland from Ant
werp. and will come over to this CITY
from New York either TODAY or To-
morrow. There IS no woman either in
or OUT OF the Diplomatic CorDs more
popular with the younger element of
society than Baroness Moncbeur uybo
before marriage was Miss S,lavfon
daughter of the ex-ambassador ~
Mexico. "
Walter Beaupre Townley. counselor of
the British embassy. and Ladv Susan
Townley have arrived in Washington
ana S are re- now staying at the New VIII
lard. They visited In Canada. and then
lock a trip to California before com
ing to WASHINGTON, and will take
mouse here as soon as they are able to
iiiio one suited to their tastes.
Sonora Dona Adela Perrin de c.odo,,
wife of the charge d'afraires for MexIco
mas Joined her husband in Washington
and they are making their home for
tne present at the Hamilton. Senior
Sodoy was minister from Mexico 10
sSIautemaia. when reappointed to the
a CCr
formerly secretary.
The return TO Washington of Lieuten-
ant General Chaffee, who WAS accom-
panied by his wife. opens again To
washington one OF the most delightful
at the Capital. Mrs Chaffee stood ~
Journey well. and is in excellent shane
Tor the winters social campaign.
The following people from Washing
ton are registered at New York hotels
today; NJ. c. Davis. ]. w Babson. J.
Burtrane. w. S. Davenport. C. p.
aood, W. = Johnson. A. (. Marks,
ID. Mcclure, Mrs. w. r. N6;:-r. Misses
Needham. Mrs. C. w. Needham A
Neerienex. w. S. Shallenberger. ]
Wall. F. S. Wheeler ]. n. wyginton
J, D. Yeomans, T. II. Canning. Miss
81 i, DAVIS. S. s. Davis. F. S. Hardesty,
Miss NJ Healey. A o. Herbulis. Mrs
n <; ao,aS Hood J; c; Leonard; B Micou.
W Sa'1Ii, So.eSS W. a Pate; Z. A. Pratt. o.
Anderson, = b. Barnett, L. Baum n,
Mis- Miss H Clinton, E: H Clinton. NJ.
e SSiinion: Gpnsna a. l; III Dahl, J. 7. Deyine, Mrs.
w Greene. Mrs. NJ. y. Harrison. ].
F. Lewis, w. Lowell. J. NJ. Nimmo, r.
l. OBrien, ]. NJ. O'Sullivan, DIR. r.
oieen' MISS j. Wall. +. c. Windermann
DR. and Mrs Edgar P Copeland will
be at home 10 their friends Wednesday
October IS. from 10 II at the Rock
ingham.
Capt. Eugene II. c. Leutze and his
family have arrived at the navy yard.
the captain to take charge as COM
mandant. succeeding Capt E. c. PEN
dleton, who will assume command of
the Missouri Captain and Mrs Leutze
and their daughter, Miss Leutze. are
well known 10 society here. and their
home in Hillyer place was always a
pleasant meeting place for the young
people of the navy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward A Mitchell
have taken possession of their new
home on Sixteenth street, adjoining
that Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Howard.
Yesterday afternoon in the vestry
rooms of the Eighth Street Temple, the
Council of Jewish Women held Il most
interesting meeting, marking the tenth
anniversary Of its existence in this city.
After a short business meeting. when IL
was decided to send Mrs. Joel Hillman,
president. and Miss Hetty Abrams, sec
Eetary, as delegates to the convention
in Chicago, in December most inter
esting program rendered.
Miss Abrams read her paper on the
history OF the council from its infancy.
Mrs. Simon Oppenheimer gave review
of the council Mrs. Hillman talked of
the councils last three years existence
and Improvement. Rabbi Stern made a
few remarks, and Alfred Haas played
violin solo. accompanied by his aunt,