The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-06
MILLIONAIRE WILL
WE'D FACTORY GIRL
Born in Poverty, and ToiIer
All Her Life.
4 P0ETESS, SELF-TAUGHT
Pretty Romance Grows Out of Charity
Wo:k in University Settlement
in New York.

NEW YORK, April G.-J. G. Phelps
Stokes, second son of Anson Phelps
Stokes, announced last night in his
rooms at the University Settlement In
E.ldridge street his engagement to Miss
Rose Harriet Pastor. who three years
ago was a cigarmaker in Cleveland
factory and now Is a clerk in the set
tlement
Rumors that Mr. Stokes had become
greatly interested il Miss Pastor and
intended to marry her have been cur
rent for several MONTH, but only two
weeks ago he said that a report of his
engagement to Miss Pastor was without
foundation and he would sue foe libel
any newspaper that printed such a
statement.
Mr.. Stokes explained last night that
he made this denial, because to acknowI-
edge an engagement would have be-
Titled his relations with Miss Pastor
since they did not consider their rela-
lions should be described by the word
engagement" They had so long con-
sidered themselves one in spirit and pur-
pose that an engagement IN the common
use of the word was unnecessary They
are 10 be married, however, about the
middle of July.
Family Not Opposed.
Mr.. Stokes said there was no oppo-
sition in his family TO his marriage.
Without exception all the Stokes were
rot only content but delighted
Not only are they all pleased, said
Mr.. Stokes, but many of my relatives
have sent me kilograms of congratula-
ton and letters and best wishes. Ny
parents are now in Europe. On March
% I had a cablegram from them. That
was one of the rea sons why | have said
nothing of the marriage before i want
ed to hear from my parents first and
receive the congratulations 1 was sure
they would send This is the cable mes
sage I received from them
"TUNIS. Algeria. March 25.-We most
sincerely congratulate you and wish you
all JOY and happiness. Give our love to
Rose
Parents Coming Home.
His parents, Mr.. Stokes said, had de-
cided TO return SO that the marriage
could take place as soon as possible
There was one who received with min
gled feelings news of the betrothaI He
is J. I. Zevin. literary editor of the
Jewish Daily News, who has been spon-
sor for Miss Pastor since her arrival in
this city two years ago. They were
seen much together before Mr. Stokes
met the girl. Mr.. Zevin's co-workers
were wont TO ask him in friendly rail.
lery if he intended to marry his young
ward. At these questions his face would
light up with a tenderness accentuated
in those who are afflicted with a phys-
ical infirmity
levin Receives News.
Zevn made his home with the Pastors.
The family consists of the mother and
six children Miss Rose is the eldest
and has been the breadwinner since
she was old enough to work Zevin was
devoted to the education of Miss Pas
tor. He observed her progress with the
keenest satisfaction. His friends noticed
a change in his manner a year ago.
They were with him in his office when
the betrothal of Mr.. Stokes and Miss
Pastor was announced late Yesterday
afternoon. Tney urged him to speak.
With flushed face and feverish glow
in his eyes he snatched his hat and hur-
riedly left the office.
1T will all be known in time he
said as he passed out of the door with
hating sten. Instantly silence fell on
the little group which heard his words.
Gill Is twenty-five.
Miss Pastor is twenty-five years old
While she is not described by her friends
as good looking. they say she possesses
attractions which would appeal to =
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