The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-03
HOME LIFE AT 'BEAUVO|R.

III S@sh~ 49,
1Continued from Fifth Page)
away from, the rushing crowd. on the
soil of his loved Mississippi, breathing
lie henlthful breezcs OF the Gulf that
washes the Southern shores of the Con-
federacy, in the shades of his own
home and in the bosom OF his family,
lie can spend the evening Of his busy
life. and fill out the record of ms
treat duties and heroic deeds. But "
ought to be added that his needed iost
and quiet are often broken by visitors
Lowing admirers who are anxious TO-
pay their respects and do honor 10
the greatest living American--but too
often mere curiosity hunters. some oil
whom partake of his hospitality and
then go off to write all Mariner uf
ISLANDERS about him.
& j would not be guilty of drawing
aside the veil that colceals from the
world the privacy of the homcA or
parading before the public even the
names of our noble women: but the
deep interest which our people take in
all that concerns this noble family
must be excuse for saying some things
which otherwise might not be adinis-
sible.
THOSE who knew Mrs. Davis in other
days, as a Senator's or sccretary's wife.
in Washington or as mistress of the
White House and first lady of the
confedelacy. in Richmond. would find
no difficulty in recognizing her now;
for. though time has wrought some
changes in her. she is the same bright,
genial, cultivated, domestic woman, who
Is equally we'll qualified to grace the
parlor, preside at state dinner with
historic men as her guests, attend to
The minutest details OF her house,
Keeping, or visit her neighbors, or look
otter the needy. poor.
"She is one of the finest conversa-
tionalists ever met, and her recollec-
lions of society and events in Wash
InCton. in Richmond and in Europe
and of the prominent men and women
n-itll whom she came In contact, are
simply charming. and would make
nook of rare interest were she dis
nosed to turn her attention to author
vhip.
Devoted to her husband. and taking
a natural pride in his fame: all aftee-
tionate mother, who delights IN nsr
children and grandchildren; affaple
and pleasant with her neighbors;
noted housekeeper and fine economist
and a charming entertainer of visltors.
she strikes all who know her as worthy
to share the fortunes and comfort
the declining years of our chief, as she
was worthy to share his honors and
reign in society at Washington and at
Richmond.
She speaks In the most cordial terms
Gas does Mr.. Davis) of Richmond and
Richmond people. and inquiries very
affectionately after some of her special
friends.
Daughters OF Mr.. Davis.
Miss Winnie Davis, the single daugh-
ter. who was born in Richmond not
long before the close Of the war, is
one of the most thoroughly educated.
accomplished young women whom I
have ever met. At the same time she
is simple, affable. and sweet in her
manners, q brilliant conversationalist,
a general favorite. and every way
worthy of her proud lineage and happy
inheritance as Daughter of the Con-
tederacy."
Mrs. Hayes. the only other living
child, was on a visit TO "Eeauvoir. =
but was sick and had not the pleas
IRE Of seeing her, but I heard her
spoken OF in the warmest terms of
hdmirauon by some OF the neighbors.
saw her four sweet children--an,l
What pets they We're with their grand
tather, whose love OF children is one
of his strong characteristics.
returning from several days trip
TO Meridian. was delighted to find
mat Mr.. Davis had returned from his
plantation, had done me the honor %
railing at my brother-i In laws to sec
me. and was awaiting my arrival.
nose VINO knew him in Richmond
4 curing the war might not recognize
.: {,,.s
lett their impress upon him. and hn
now wears full beard instead of hos
ING closely shaver as then.
Sut the handsome face. the court,,.
grace OF his bearing the flash of his
Z eagle eye, ms cordial manner. genial
9humor and almost unrivalled elo-
Huence of conversation. soon brine
back the Confederate President--the
1ndomitablc leader, the unflinchino
patriot the heightened Christian gen.
1feman whom true Confederates vii,
ever delight to honor.
Seventy eight years of eventful
life are upon him, his health is nor
strong, and his physical powers begin
10 weaken; but his intellect is as clear
as ever. and his heart as warm as
ever for the land he has loved so well
md for which he has toiled, and sui.
Tered, and sacrificed so much.
II shall not be guilty OF betrayine
to the public the confidence of private
conversation, as in this and subse.
quent Interviews. at his own home, Ii,
SPOKE freely of men and events anc
measures from that fun knowledge
and intimate acquaintance. and in thai
perfectly charming manner which
make his Highest utterauces OF un.
speakable value.
But there arc some things which
may. without impropriety, write. ane
which l know will be of deep intcres
to our people.
Talked of Former Days.
Mr.. Davis loves to talk of his home
the Gulf coast of Mississippi and IL
advantages. his pictures, his books
questions In English literature, science
the arts, ETC. in all OF which he i
perfectly at home and talks charm
ingly; his cadet life at West Poin,
and the men he knew there, who wor
afterwards famous; the Mexican Wa
and his services, Of which he speak
Very modestly, but the brilliancy .
which all the world knows; his ser
vices In the United States Senate, an
as In, Of Nor a,,1 ,ncp