The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-01
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WORDS OF WELCOME
FOR THE AMERICANS.
Arrival OF Secretary straus and
Party in Honolulu Creates
Much Interest.
CUPID PLAYS HIS FRANKS.
Couple Who Meet for First
Time on sl,ipboard Married
on Arrival.
CUPID PLAYS HIS FRANKS
ny MISS CARRIE THOMAS.

III MISS CARRIE THOMAS.
Honolulu, Hawaii.
Honolulu is accustomed to celebrities
For years men Of science and learning
have come to these islands as Mecca
for their invcstisy lions and labors,
while Oriental potcntates and Western
globe trotters have found in them rich
mines OF interest and amusement.
Nevertheless. when the Siberia car
ried on her books such names as Sec
Rotary OF Commerce and Labor Straus,
his wife, son and private secretary;
Nj. and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth,
Governor and Mrs. Carter, returning
from their mainland vacation: Justice
IIartwell, who Will soon succeed Gov
crnor-elcct Frear ms chief tuatioe; Mr..
j. G. Wooiey. the noted temperance adj
yocate, and Captains Q. t. Bolles and
j. n. Bulger. United States inspectors
of hulls and boilers. her arrival aroused
interest to the verge OF enthusiasm. and
1t was n pretty lively dock that greeted
the expected notables In the carly
morning OF July 3ist.
The Siberia is a great boat She and
her twin sister, the Mnnchuria. are the
largest ships that ply the Pacific. She
brought Il large list of passengers, d
weeks mail that had Accumulated at
San francisco. and merry Cupid, who
did some effective work on the ship.
as the following incident will show:
Cupid Plays His Franks.
Among the passengers were Assist
ant-Surgeon Andre Il. Lee, lieutenant
in the United States Navy. on HIS way
to Manila. and Mrs. r. Butler. who was
on her way as a representative OF
syndicate of magazines to write
sketches OF life and incidents in the
Far East.
Mrs. Butler rs said to be one of the
handsomest women In America. Her
portrait appeared recently in one OF the
New York magazines as a type OF Amer
ican beauty.
The two met for the first time on the
steamer and a wedding, which took
place on their one day In Honolulu,
was the final termination of their
seven days OF close fellowship on
board
Governor and Cabinet Onccr Given
Salute.
Although the good ship Siberia had
been sighted about 6 IN the morning
and the whistle had blown to announce
her arrival, It was nearly before
the big guns of the local militia were
discharged seventeen times In. honor OF
the returning Governor and the mem
beers OF the Presidents Cabinet
Such an unusual saiutation, not
heard since the arrival of the first
bunch OF Congressman months ago.
even aroused the Oriental and Ha-
waiian population, and their strollins
pace was quickened into a slow run
which " a sight rare to see IN this
part of the world. especially among the
sons of the dusky race.
Lined up on the Eackfeld wharf
were three companies of the National
Guard Of Hawaii. and as Governor and
Mrs. Carter Totored down between the
soldier boys. he received a salute as
BELTS his position.
The Governor wore a lei OF Hawaiian
smylax around his neck. and was the
only ono of the party thus adorned.
Long,rorths Attract Attention.
In spite of the large number OF
notables on board, it must be confessed
that the greatest interest was centred
around II small group on the upper
deck. composed OF Mr.. and Mrs. Nicho-
las Longworth and Secretary Atkinson,
who had gone out in a launch to greet
the party.
Mr.. and Mrs I.onsworth are not
strangers in Honolulu, having had a
most delightful time here during their
courtship days, when they were both
members of the famous Taft party on
its way to the Philippines. 1t is the
remembrance of that day. with it's
surf riding and other delights, that
has brought them back again to enjoy
at leisure the Paradise of the Pacific.
Mrs. Longworth is woman OF an
unusual type, and could not be rec
ogniZed from her pictures which fail
to reveal her coloring. Her hair is
n fine auburn. eyes blue and complexion
fair and rosy. She is mature for her
years, and has the manner and poise of
a woman. Accustomed to being in til o
llmelight. she met the eyes OF the
curious spectators at tho wharf with
out embarrassment, and yet without
holiness
picked out as man of the world,
and was somewhat sporty in appear
ance With his hat little to ono side
al no smoked his cigar.
MIR. and Mrs. LonEworth's Wishes for
Quiet Respected.
1t has been universally recognized
that Mr. and Mrs. Longworth are
here for rest and quiet, and the Hon
oluluans have been kind enough to let
them have 1t. Aside from two or three
small private dinners and Governor
Carriers reception to Secretary and
Mrs Straus and themselves. they have
been allowed to remain unmolcsted at
their seaside cottage. where they enjoy
the surf at will. Motoring over these
beautiful streets has been a pleas
ant pastime.
Quite serious accident occurred a
few nights after their arrival. Mr.
Walter Dillingham;, Governor Garter
and the Governors brother-in-law. Mr.
Gait, together with the Straus party
and a number of ladies', Were running
along in their autos at a pretty lively
rate, when Mr.. Litchfleld nlighted from
Il car and started to run across the
street to his home.
He was struck by Mr.. Dillingham;
machine. and was quite seriously hurt
Tho identity of the lady accompanying
MIR. Dillingham; was carefully conceal
cd. The papers clearly intimated tina,
the lady must be Mrs. Longworth, and
1t ls said. the rumor was cabled to the
coast. The Presdent's daughters eye.
are said to have snapped when st,
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