The Washington herald., 1907-03-24

who had also served in the civil war.
and they gosslped energetieaIly until the
wee sma' hours. Stories grave and gay,
side-splitting and tear-lnvoking. went the
rounds. Mrs. Aldrich was also present
at the dinner, a stately woman, mani
testify proud of her husbands great ac-
complishments.
No Greek Minister.
A New York Nfirm received a visit not
long since from man who represented
himself as the Greek Minister at Washing
ton. His manner was so unlike that Of an
accomplished diplomatist that before filing
the rather large order he gave they de-
cided TO investigate his status, with the
result, Of course, that they discovered
there was no Greek Minister in Washing
ton, nor had there been since the latter
half Of the past century, for, though We
maintain a legation at Athens, there has
been no representative from that king
dom at Washington since the last minis
ter who. failing 10 possess a sense OF
humor, took very seriously some humor-
Gus paragraphs that were published about
him in the press. Shortly after he pre-
sented his credentials, and without maxi
Ing his adieus 10 the President presenting
his letters OF recall. or giving any ex-
cuse. this accomplished diplomatist simply
yamoosed" from town. HIS departure
was not made a subject of diplomatic
correspondence; no attention, indeed. was
paid 10 his departure, which doubtless
hurt his sensitive pride, but saved the
United States both expense and annoy
ahce.
Pangiras Bey and Nine. PaREfras.
A correspondent from Constantinople
writes that at dinner given recently by
the American Ambassador, Mr.. Leishman.
he met Pangiras Bey and Nine. Pangiras.
The story Of this couple is so interesting
that it is worth while recalling Nine.
Pshglras was Bessie Gerry. OF Portland,
Me. Her sister. Alice Gerry. at one time
the fiancee OF William ". Thomas. for
many years Minister TO Stockholm, and
now a resident with his Swedish wife OF
that capital married one OF the Patter-
sons Of Baltimore, and Is. therefore, con-
nected with the Bonapartes. After Mrs.
Patterson's widowhood, she went with her
sister to live abroad, and they spent some
time in Constantinopie. Pangiras Bey. at
that time serving in the Turkish foreign
Office, when he met this beautiful and
clever American girl became Instantly
epris. never firing In his attentions,
which. naturally. her family. not wisLng
her to marry a Turk. discouraged. for
Pangiras, who is the hero. by the way. of
Marion Crawfords novel. Paul Patoff.
So G..-. . sr~.--
result of his 'cOur," so that finally they
left COnstanunople very hurriedly for
Paris. But distance means nothing 10 a
love-inspired Turk. Miss Gerry. In Paris.
was deluged with letters, messages, tele-
grams. flowers and presents from her
Turkish admirer. The attention aud de-
votion she received from the rising young
Turkish statesman caused much amuse-
ment 10 her family and friends. who
thought she was 50 far removed from his
influence that there could be no serious
result He appeared. however, one day
upon the scene. and quicker than they
could realize, had wooed, won. ard mar
ried the little Yankee girl. whose ancestor
was one OF the signers Of the Declaration
OF Independence, governor of klassachu-
sets. Vice President under Jefferson. and
died in Washington during his period Of
once. Almost Immediately after their
marriage Pangiras Bey and his wife went
20 Rome, where the latter was accredited
as Turkish Minister. and remained there
for number of years, taking a leading
part in social life, for Mime. Pangiras Is
woman OF great personal charm, knowl-
edge OF the world. and social talents, with
fortune Of her own, which makes her
independent of her Turkish husband in
case he should prove Obstreperous. But
II is pleasant 10 relate that so far this
union has been most harmonious, and.
what would seem an ill-assorted match,
very happy one. Mime. Pangiras Is tall,
slender, and graceful. with an ivory white
complexion, brown eyes. reddish hair, and
dresses with great distinction.