The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-02-19
Mr.. and Mrs. LongWorth
Leave for Palm Beach,
Florida.
STARTFROM ALEXANDRIA
Escaped the Curious and
Went Away Rejoicing
in the ElySian.

Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth ars
off for Palm Beach. They boarded the
Southern railway morning train at Alex
andTia, evading in this fashion the eyes
Of the curious and in a olaze Of Roose-
welt sunshine started on their way 70
the Land Of Flowers.
] hey seemed as blithe and happy s a
newly welded pair should and nearly
as unconcerned as most bridal pairs try
10 appear Mrs. Longworth seemed
gayIy Interested in the little crowd gath
cred at the Alexandra station to wish
her gOod-by. and Mr.. Longworth waved
cordial farewell.
Sincere Bood-By-
Perhaps there was more than passing
sincerity in the gesture. and that with
It he breathed long sigh Of freedom
and relief. Until that moment he had
TO share his bride with the American
people; from that moment she became
in truth hts own.
Elaborate preparations were made tO
screen the departure of 0fT. and Mrs.
Longworth and 10 surround it with
every possible privacy.
Private Car ElySian-
10 the Train when it left the station at
Washington, and The couple boarded this
at Alexandria, only 70 leave II mile
farther on for the private car Republic
In this the trip South viii be made.
Arrived in Touring Car.
Mr.. and Mrs Lcngworth reached ths
station at Alexandria in their touring
car at 1879 o'clock, and for half an
hour awaited the arrival Of the train
Mrs. Lougworth remained in the car.
but Mr LOngwOrth alighted, and for
a few minutes walked up and down
outside the station, returning TO the
car TO engage il conversation with MS
wife. He was dressed IN traVenng
suit and dark overcoat, while MIS-
I,onEworth wore a handsome gown OF
chapnpa gne coIored cloth, trimmed with
tan. and spreading velvet hat with
large piumes.
while the car stood outside the sta
ron some few of the Alexandria people
Who were present recognized the occu-
nauts. and one little girl, Pauline
DoIan. marched boldly up TO the young
matron who has been monopohzlng iof
the past week a large share of the at
tention OF the American people
Wont YOU give me your autograph;
asked the Cniiu. anu MS pp -,
with a smile and bow, gTacioosty colil-
piled = In her characteristic manu. ia
bold letters she wrote .,,
Alice Lee Roosevelt Lohg"oIth'
Monday February IS. 1905,
Then she handed the sheet or paper
ana the pen with which she had Wrl1-
ten over TO her husband
Nick Signed. Too.
Here. Nick: you sign. too" she COM
manded. Mr. LongwOrth complied Win
aIacrity. adding Nicholas Long
worth" TO young Miss Dolan's much
/ priced possession.
Tho prince Charles spaniel, given her
bv the Empress OF China, was carried
| in Mrs. Iongworth's arms ana seemed
| - Md within Its tiny body con
! scjousness OF being one OF the mos
important members OF the parry -
/ The IittIe girl Mrs. Longworth eXpialieu
whence the dog had come ana why s'ls
| counted il among her treasures
The Train Pulled Out
| The train pulled up ct the station
! -bo-t1,, after II O'Clock. and Mr.. and
/ NJ T.oDgwortls. escorted by half a
/ dozen attaches of the White House.
made hurried rush up the steps that
/ lead from the road to the train plat
/ form ana then TO The steps Of their
! car The crowd surged along behind.
but there was nothing 10 hear and 1T
! Tbo bride and groom disappeared
/ u-itHin the doors Of the observation
room at the end OF the car and stood
+ there waiting. The crowd uttered Il
feeble cheer
/ SELF shouted the village cut-up- The
whistle blew. the bell changed ana thS
I train pulled out.